https://meenews.co/post/69d57a2f3fb569bd90858f02 Cheryl Miller, Molly Miller, Charli Turner Thorne discuss growth of women’s game te 2026-04-07T21:42:07.159Z Cheryl Miller, Molly Miller, Charli Turner Thorne discuss growth of women’s game PHOENIX – When Cheryl Miller first picked up a basketball, she never envisioned that it would be at the heart of her career for decades to follow. That is, until she saw Ann Meyers Drysdale play for the United States at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. “I saw (Meyers) represent the country, and I was like, ‘You can get a gold medal and a scholarship? Are you kidding me?’” Miller said. Miller went on to win her own gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and she was honored recently along with New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart as the two greatest players of the Associated Press poll’s first 50 years when some of the most powerful voices in women’s basketball came together ahead of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four in Phoenix. They were part of an AP panel commemorating the anniversary of the women’s poll and they discussed how the women’s game has changed from its neglected origins to a thriving, nationally celebrated sport.  The panel gathered in the First Amendment Forum at Arizona State’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication just down the street from Mortgage Matchup Center – but not to discuss the Final Four that would unfold there. Instead, the focus was on 50 years of progress in women’s basketball. The discussion included current and former ASU basketball coaches Molly Miller and Charli Turner Thorne and sportswriter Jeff Metcalfe. Meyers, a pioneer of women’s basketball and a longtime hoops analyst, moderated the event. Cheryl Miller joined Meyers for a separate panel later in the day. During the conversation, the topics shifted from name, image and likeness deals to this year’s Final Four matchup to the evolution of women’s basketball over the past 50 years.  Each member of the panel had a perspective on how the game has grown over the years.  “Things have changed a lot, and I don’t know if anybody had the vision of what we have now: the viewership, the audience, in terms of growth of the game,” Turner Thorne said.  Thorne spent 25 seasons as the coach of Arizona State from 1996 to 2022 (with a leave of absence during the 2011–2012 season). During her tenure, the Sun Devils reached the NCAA Tournament 14 times, making it to the Elite Eight in 2007 and 2009. After announcing her coaching retirement in 2022 with ASU, she made a brief return to the bench the following year as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Mercury.  Molly Miller, who took the ASU coaching job last year, also praised the evolution of the modern game with the rise of NIL sponsorships.  “We clearly played in the wrong era,” she said. “I would have loved to make a little change from my name, image and likeness. To see the evolution and how it’s benefited the student-athlete has been incredible.” Coming off her first season coaching the Sun Devils, Molly Miller led the team to its first NCAA Tournament in seven years, with a record of 24-11. The majority of her wins this season came from a 15-game winning streak early in the season, with 13 of those games coming in the nonconference portion of the schedule. She attributes her progress in the sport to the people who surrounded her in her coaching career, including Sun Devils assistant coach Stephanie Norman. “When I was a younger coach, you don’t know what you don’t know, and I got to learn and grow so much from the people around me,” she said. In a city hosting college basketball’s biggest weekend, hearing the biggest voices from the past and present said one thing about the women’s game: the decades-long groundwork has set the sport up for even greater success in the future. With the hype around women’s college basketball growing larger than ever, the increased visibility and support for women’s sports are opening doors for future generations, and with the WNBA celebrating its 30th anniversary this season, those numbers are expected to grow. This offseason, the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association reached a compromise on a new collective bargaining agreement that includes higher salaries, improved travel conditions, and expanded benefits for players. “I think that (the rising popularity of women’s college basketball) has been one of the biggest inflection points of the sport,” said Metcalfe, a veteran sportswriter in the Phoenix metro area. “I feel like we’ve hit a place with the game that’s unprecedented, and with the expansion in the WNBA, more and more fans will follow from college to pro.” Metcalfe dedicated over 50 years to covering sports, especially women’s basketball. Working at the Arizona Republic from 1985 to 2021, Metcalfe was well known for his work covering the Mercury, ASU sports and the Olympics.  Along with naming Cheryl Miller and Stewart the greatest players of the AP poll era, Delta State University was honored as the first school to be ranked No. 1 in the inaugural AP Top 20 poll in 1976. The poll expanded to 25 teams in 1989. Miller recalled her decision to commit to USC and her relationship with former Trojans coach Linda Sharp.  “(Sharp) was the last college coach to call me, and I thought something was wrong with my game. … She said, ‘No, I wanted to be intentional,’ and from that day forward, we doggone near talked every day, but not about basketball.”    Under Sharp, Miller led USC to back-to-back national championships in 1983 and 1984. She was also a regular figure in the national team setup, winning gold at the 1983 Pan American Games, the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1986 FIBA World Championships and Goodwill Games. Closer to the end of the 1980s, Miller struggled with recurring knee injuries that forced her into an early retirement.  “That was a big hurdle that I was never able to get over, but then it circled back to you (Meyers) and what you were doing after your career … and so I started studying you and what you did on television,” Miller said.  After retiring, Miller got into coaching and broadcasting. She became an assistant coach at USC from 1986 to 1991, before taking the head coach role in 1993. During that period, Miller also worked for ABC/ESPN, reporting on a variety of events. She later served from 1997-2000 as the first coach and general manager of the Phoenix Mercury, leading the team to the WNBA Finals in her second season. The post Cheryl Miller, Molly Miller, Charli Turner Thorne discuss growth of women’s game appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d57a153fb569bd90858ebc Former Prince Andrew refuses to leave temporary home, demands upgrades meet ‘royal standards’: expert te 2026-04-07T21:41:41.353Z Former Prince Andrew refuses to leave temporary home, demands upgrades meet ‘royal standards’: expert Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly in no rush to leave his temporary home, deepening frustrations for his brother, King Charles III. The Sun reported that their younger brother, Prince Edward, paid Andrew a visit for a "quiet word," urging him to speed up his move over concerns he is "deliberately dragging his heels." Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. A spokesperson for the palace previously told Fox News Digital it does not speak for Andrew, 66, because he is no longer a working royal. FORMER PRINCE ANDREW’S DAUGHTERS TORN BETWEEN LOYALTY AND LEGACY AFTER FATHER’S BIRTHDAY ARREST: EXPERTS "There is some dismay from King Charles that Andrew refuses to move to Marsh Farm, his final destination, until all the extensive renovations have been completed to his satisfaction," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner claimed to Fox News Digital. "The king likes to use Wood Farm, where Andrew is currently staying, as a home for guests visiting Sandringham," Turner said. "Prince Edward has been tasked with spending more time with his brother Andrew in an attempt to persuade him to move into Marsh Farm, as renovations are well ahead. But Andrew, who many see as the epitome of pomposity, refuses until it meets his personal royal standards." WATCH: PRINCE WILLIAM SAW FORMER PRINCE ANDREW AS ENTITLED, URGED EXILE: AUTHOR The outlet reported that Edward and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, wanted to stay at Wood Farm over the Easter holiday. However, they were unable to because of Andrew’s presence. Edward and Sophie ended up staying in the estate’s Gardens House, the former residence of the head gardener. Over the last couple of weeks, hundreds of boxes with Andrew’s belongings have been delivered, the outlet reported. Many of them have "HRH" (His Royal Highness) written on the side. Andrew was expected to move into Marsh Farm by Easter. "There is a veiled threat from Charles," Turner claimed. "If Andrew does not move out of Wood Farm soon, he will turf his erstwhile brother and put him in a caravan." In October, the former royal was ordered to surrender his home, Royal Lodge, a 30-room mansion. That month, the king, 77, stripped his brother of his royal titles over renewed scrutiny of Andrew’s ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew relocated to Wood Farm, where their father, Prince Philip, lived following his retirement from royal life in 2017 until his death in 2021. Marsh Farm is a few miles from Sandringham House, one of the king’s private residences. On Feb. 19 — Andrew’s birthday — he was arrested at Wood Farm on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Authorities are investigating an allegation that Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein while he was Britain’s special envoy for international trade. After spending about 11 hours in custody, Andrew was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Correspondence between the two men was previously released by the U.S. Justice Department, along with millions of pages of documents from the American investigation into Epstein. The allegations being investigated are separate from those made by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, an American woman who claimed she was trafficked to Britain to have sex with the ex-prince three times, including in 2001, when she was 17 years old. Giuffre died by suicide in 2025 at age 41. Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, was forced out of Royal Lodge after his titles were stripped. While the 66-year-old has sparked scrutiny over her relationship with Epstein, she has not been accused of any wrongdoing. Russell Myers, royal editor of the Daily Mirror and author of the new book, "William and Catherine," recently told Fox News Digital that Prince William reportedly had a few choice words about his uncle. He noted that palace aides had sounded the alarm about Andrew’s behavior before his relationship with Epstein came to light. "It was very clear to me, made by several people I’d spoken to for the book, how William thought his uncle was always a bit of an ignoramus," said Myers. "He had a real issue with the way that Andrew treated his staff," he shared. "He didn’t like his attitude of entitlement and privilege. This is very alien to both William and Catherine." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "They are very centered on producing really sound and enjoyable working environments for the people who are employed by them. They’re very respectful of the people that they work with." Myers noted that tensions between William and Charles intensified after Andrew gave a bombshell interview to the BBC in 2019, when he attempted to explain his friendship with Epstein. "After that disastrous 2019 interview Andrew gave to the BBC’s ‘Newsnight,’ in which he failed to apologize for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, … William had the foresight to say, ‘This man must not have any place within the institution, any place within the family. He must be banished because he got himself into this mess, and he must be banished before the rot sets in.’" "That’s what he told the late queen and his father at the time," Myers claimed. "... [Andrew] failed to apologize for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. He failed to acknowledge the real impact on Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and really gave a very bad account of himself. ... I think it was six years later before King Charles finally took that action of stripping his title, stripping his honors and exiling him from public life." "I think if William had had his way, then certainly the royal family would've been able to be on the front foot many years ago," Myers added. Fox News Digital reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace previously told Fox News Digital, "We don't comment on such books." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d57a013fb569bd90858eb3 Iranian athletes respond to Trump's warning that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' te 2026-04-07T21:41:21.665Z Iranian athletes respond to Trump's warning that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' President Donald Trump's threat against Iran on Tuesday has prompted reactions from two Iranian athletes. Trump wrote on Truth Social, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again" in reference to Iran amid his threats to target the nation's power plants and bridges. Former Iranian youth wrestling champion Sardar Pashaei, who now lives in the U.S., responded to Trump's threat in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The Iranian regime still has a chance—and all the means necessary—to stop sacrificing its own people and bring an end to this 47-year catastrophe. It has had many opportunities in the past. Instead, it chose repression at home and conflict abroad. Today, the regime is effectively holding the Iranian people hostage, placing civilians in danger while claiming to act in their interest," Pashaei said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "For decades, it has destroyed Iran’s natural resources, built tunnels deep into mountains for missiles, and spent the country’s wealth on drones and war—not on the wellbeing of its people. Above all, we must be clear: the Iranian people must never be the target of pressure or punishment. They have already suffered for decades under this regime. "Responsibility for this crisis lies with the clerical establishment and the IRGC. For decades, chants of 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel' have been driven by the regime—not by the Iranian people, who have instead sought dignity, opportunity, and a normal life, yet have never been given a real choice through free and fair elections. The regime has already lost—both at home and on the global stage. The only remaining question is how much more suffering it will impose before it finally steps aside." TRUMP REVEALS IRAN MADE 'SIGNIFICANT PROPOSAL' AFTER ULTIMATUM, BUT 'NOT GOOD ENOUGH' Iranian competition climber Elnaz Rakabi, who won bronze at the 2021 IFSC Climbing World Championship, shared a different perspective in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "As an Iranian athlete, I cannot stay silent when language is used that speaks of the destruction of a nation as if millions of innocent lives are disposable. Any statement that suggests the collapse or destruction of Iran without recognizing the human cost is deeply dangerous. Iran is not just a regime. Iran is a people, a history, a civilization, and millions of human beings who have already endured decades of repression, fear, and suffering," Rakabi said. "At the same time, the world must not ignore the truth that the Islamic Republic has spent decades oppressing its own people, crushing peaceful protests, and investing the country’s wealth in ideology, militarization, and nuclear ambition instead of the wellbeing of its citizens. "The people of Iran have repeatedly gone into the streets to demand freedom, dignity, justice, and the right to live a normal life, only to be met with bullets, prisons, executions, and fear. The Iranian people are not asking for violence. They are not asking for war. They are asking to be heard. They are asking for their country’s resources to be spent on life, not destruction. They are asking for peace, dignity, and the right to determine their own future. "That is why the destruction of a nation can never be the answer. The people of Iran are not collateral damage. They are not bargaining chips in political rhetoric or international conflict. They are human beings. A peaceful and democratic change in Iran would not only serve the Iranian people, but also the cause of human rights, regional stability, and global peace. So I ask: Is it really so difficult for those in power to choose peace over ideology, human dignity over political interest, and innocent lives over yet another cycle of violence?" Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. ET Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes against its power plants and bridges. Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations has responded, rejecting a temporary ceasefire proposal and vowing "reciprocal measures." "Iran will not stand idle in the face of such egregious war crimes," Iravani said. "It will exercise without hesitation its inherent right of self-defense, and will take immediate and proportionate reciprocal measures." Afsoon Roshanzamir Johnston, an Iranian women's wrestler who competed for the U.S. and won a silver medal in the 1990 freestyle wrestling championships, later serving as a coach for Team USA at the 2016 Rio Olympics, said her "heart is heavy" after Trump's threat.  "My heart is heavy for the beautiful people of Iran. Having fled my homeland as a child of war, I know the brave people of Iran have endured decades of corruption and oppression under the Islamic regime. War is complicated, but I hope for a regime change, not the destruction of the beautiful Persian civilization and heritage," she said.  Iran has reportedly threatened to target energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Tehran will add Saudi Aramco oil facilities, as well as Yanbu and the UAE’s Fujairah pipeline, to its target list should Trump follow through with his threats to attack Iran's energy infrastructure, Iran International reported. The threats from Iran were first reported by the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency, citing a military source. Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d579ed3fb569bd90858eaa First-ever photo of Earth from moon’s far side unveiled as Artemis II begins journey home, Trump weighs in te 2026-04-07T21:41:01.878Z First-ever photo of Earth from moon’s far side unveiled as Artemis II begins journey home, Trump weighs in NASA unveiled the first-ever photo of Earth from the far side of the moon after a flyby Tuesday, taken by the Artemis II astronauts that President Donald Trump hailed in a phone call as "modern-day pioneers." The historic image, taken for the very first time by human beings from this exact perspective, was compared by NASA to the iconic "Earthrise" photo taken by astronaut Bill Anders from the Apollo 8 mission nearly 60 years ago. NASA dubbed the photo "Earthset," as a callback to the 1968 photo. "Humanity, from the other side," The White House wrote in a post sharing the photo on X. "First photo from the far side of the Moon. Captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon." NASA CHIEF JARED ISAACMAN SAYS ARTEMIS II WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE 'IF IT WASN'T FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP' Trump took a call with the astronauts on the Artemis II mission late Monday, saying: "Today you’ve made history and made all of America really proud. Incredibly proud." "Humans have really never seen anything quite like what you're doing in a manned spacecraft. It's really special," Trump added. "I want to personally salute and congratulate Commander Reid Weissman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen." NASA reported that the Earthset photo was captured through the window of the Orion spacecraft around 7 p.m. ET on Monday during a flyby of the moon, without giving any of the four Artemis II crew members specific photographer's credit. ARTEMIS II ASTRONAUT TELLS TRUMP WHAT COMMUNICATION BLACKOUT WAS LIKE: 'I SAID A LITTLE PRAYER' NASA described the view from the photo as a "muted blue Earth with bright white clouds sets behind the cratered lunar surface." "The dark portion of Earth is experiencing nighttime," NASA wrote. "On Earth’s day side, swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region." The Orion holds 32 cameras, according to NASA. Fifteen cameras are fixed to the spacecraft, and 17 are handheld by crew members. ASTRONAUT VICTOR GLOVER PRAISED FOR SAYING MOON MISSION IS 'HUMAN HISTORY,' NOT 'BLACK HISTORY' Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch remarked upon the beauty of the Earth from the crew's unique vantage point, calling it "special." "The thing that changed for me, looking back at Earth, was that I found myself noticing not only the beauty of the Earth, but how much blackness there was around it and how it just made it even more special," Koch recalled. The Artemis II astronauts begin their journey back to Earth Tuesday, with the crew expected to travel a total of 695,081 miles total from launch to splashdown. Their mission is projected to be over 4,000 miles further from the Earth than Apollo 13. The Artemis II capsule is projected to make its West Coast splashdown early Friday evening off the coast near San Diego. "Your mission paves the way for America's return to the lunar surface very soon," Trump told the Artemis II crew. Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace and Landon Mion contributed to this reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d579c43fb569bd90858e8b I can’t help rooting for tiny open source AI model maker Arcee te 2026-04-07T21:40:20.972Z I can’t help rooting for tiny open source AI model maker Arcee Arcee is a tiny 26-person U.S. startup that built a high-performing, massive, open source LLM. And it's gaining popularity with OpenClaw users. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d577b33fb569bd90858e70 Wheelchair basketball collegiate championships bring increased exposure and elite competition to McKale Center te 2026-04-07T21:31:31.641Z Wheelchair basketball collegiate championships bring increased exposure and elite competition to McKale Center TUSCON – University of Arizona students had one last chance to pack McKale Center for a basketball event this season. Fraternities and other school organizations turned out en masse to produce a raucous environment of screaming students. It included kids whom the event organizers hope will be the next generation of wheelchair basketball stars.  The attraction was the first game for the Wildcats women’s wheelchair basketball team against the University of Texas at Arlington. The game was part of the men’s and women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s Intercollegiate National Championships, which took place at McKale from Wednesday to Sunday. “I was scared they were going to give us a tech,” Arizona graduate guard Abby Dunn said of the noise.  Same sport. Same court. Same arena.  But the attention normally reserved for Arizona’s men’s and women’s Division I teams made all the difference for a sport looking for increased exposure. The event, which featured teams representing 12 American universities, did just that, allowing players to compete for a national championship while raising awareness for adaptive athletics on a big stage.  ”(This event), it’s not just put on by the school, it’s supported by the community,” NWBA CEO Brandon McBeain said. “Awesome event overall, and I know our members are really appreciative of that support. It heightens the energy around what already is amazing competition on the court.” Bringing more eyeballs to the sport of wheelchair basketball was the biggest benefit of bringing this year’s NWBA Intercollegiate National Championships not only to the Arizona campus but to the McKale Center stage.  “Adaptive sports and the Paralympic movement still has an awareness problem here in the U.S,.” McBeain said. “Having more eyeballs on our sports will only further advance the exposure of adaptive sports and hopefully create more opportunities for individuals to become involved, not just playing our sport, but involved in a volunteer capacity.” Playing in the same arena where Koa Peat and the rest of the men’s and women’s non-disabled Wildcats basketball players are featured on national television is an opportunity that wheelchair basketball players don’t take for granted. Thrills such as seeing a replay from the backboard camera on the Jumbotron became surreal moments.  “It’s huge to have an event like this at McKale,” University of Arizona sophomore Carlos Reynoso said. “This is the first time that we’ve ever hosted the national tournament here. It’s been great to see the cameras we get to use, the same cameras that the able bodies get to use. To see a transition over to our game, that’s been amazing.” Reynoso started playing wheelchair basketball over 10 years ago. Originally from the Bay Area, the sport has given him the chance to compete while coming back to school to finish his college education as an adult. Not only that, it has allowed him to be a part of a larger community of adaptive athletes, an experience unique to Tucson.  “There’s such a big wheelchair community out here,” Reynoso said, referencing the fact Tucson is home to junior and adult wheelchair basketball teams in addition to the collegiate team. “I’ve gotten to see how tight-knit this community is. Everyone knows who everyone is.” The University of Arizona takes supporting its adaptive athletes seriously, having six sports represented in the adapted athletics department: men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball, track, tennis, swimming, golf and paratriathlon.  “Most of us players have some sort of scholarship, some sort of way that we are getting help towards our school,” Reynosa said. “Just being able to be a student-athlete again has been great. “There (aren’t) a lot of colleges out there that have these kinds of programs in place. This is a great opportunity for anyone who’s able to come out here and continue to grow. Even at my age, I’ve gotten so much better in two years.” Growth is not unique to Reynoso. Dunn is looking at opportunities to play professional wheelchair basketball overseas. It’s an opportunity that she said would not be possible if not for her time playing wheelchair basketball at the collegiate level.  “It means everything, honestly,” Dunn said. “I’m really happy that we have a community that lets us be here and just experience what it’s like to play on a DI court. “My goal is to be a Paralympian and I’m going to do everything in my power to get to that. I’m looking to play overseas and just continue to grow my game. Without my coaches and my teammates I would not be going on that path. I’m just thankful for all of them.” The professional opportunities to play wheelchair in Europe far exceed those in the U.S. for Dunn. The U.S. has no professional wheelchair basketball league, while Europe has the Spanish Wheelchair Basketball League, Germany’s RBBL, Italy’s Serie A, and the British National League. Even so, the adaptive athletics program at the University of Arizona has taken major strides since its inception.  Alana Nichols, a Wildcat alum who has her name in the Paralympic history books, got her start in adaptive athletics at the university. The five-time Paralympian and six-time medalist is the first American woman to ever earn a gold medal in a summer and winter Olympics or Paralympics. She won gold in wheelchair basketball at the 2008 Summer Games and two golds at the 2010 Winter Games in downhill and giant slalom skiing.  “This (event) is really important for the overall awareness of wheelchair basketball. I played from 2003 to 2006 and at the time we could only dream of coming to the McKale Center,” Nichols said. “It’s just come a long way. For McKale and the University of Arizona to support wheelchair basketball the way that they are is really leveling up the whole team. … It’s really big for the program.” The event highlights the importance of adaptive sports for those with disabilities on and off the court. Nichols suffered a spinal injury after attempting a backflip on a snowboard when she was 17. An athlete all her life, Nichols admits she lost her sense of self when sports were taken from her.  “Wheelchair basketball and adaptive sports in general really changed my life,” she said. “Adaptive sports came into my life and it helped me regain a sense of myself.. So much of what makes me a happy person is moving my body and adaptive sports creates an opportunity for me to do that.” Nichols says she appreciates the records and getting to travel the world, but adaptive sports have given her something better: They’ve made life exciting again.  “When you are excited about life, all the other doors start to open, your education starts to thrive, life just opens up to you when you are a happy person and sports did that for me,” she said.  Nichols is now a role model for the next generation of adaptive athletes. The university held a “Pizza with Paralympians” panel where younger athletes could ask questions of six Paralympians across a variety of different sports.  “I hope as a role model, people see me enjoying the process of what I’m doing,” Nichols said. “It’s the chase for me. Not everyone is going to win a gold medal. Less than one percent of the population gets an opportunity to receive an Olympic or Paralympic medal but if you are present and enjoy the process of what you are doing, that’s where it all matters.” The University of Alabama won the women’s tournament and the Auburn Tigers took home the men’s crown at McKale. Far more than the results, the weekend illustrated the power of sports and what can happen when you give an event or people a platform.  “We’re basketball,” McBeain said. “A wheelchair should just be a mechanism or equipment for them to participate in wheelchair basketball.” The NWBA will return to Arizona in a year’s time for its junior and adult national championships at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa in early April 2027. McBeain wants the support of the community and for people to come out and see what these athletes can do.  “We’re an organization that creates access to sport for individuals with disabilities, but beyond that we make an impact on individuals’ lives,” he said. “I really share that with anyone that wants to learn more about wheelchair basketball. There’s endless opportunities for what we are doing and how we are impacting lives for those who become involved in our organization.” The sport is something you have to see to believe. Chairs flipping are a regular occurrence, the sound of crashing metal wheelchair frames and the smell of burned rubber go together like the crack of a bat and the smell of grass at a baseball game.  “The game’s really fast. There’s so much hitting and smashing into each other, falling over,” Nichols said. “This is a really intense sport and it’s really fun to watch. I would tell people if they haven’t seen it to come check it out and watch your mind be blown.” The post Wheelchair basketball collegiate championships bring increased exposure and elite competition to McKale Center appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5779e3fb569bd90858e55 Firefighters rescue dog from fire started by e-scooter in San Tan Valley te 2026-04-07T21:31:10.661Z Firefighters rescue dog from fire started by e-scooter in San Tan Valley Rural Metro firefighters rescued one dog from the Johnson Ranch home, two others got out on their own. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5776c3fb569bd90858e04 VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back — and build — ‘physical AI’ startups te 2026-04-07T21:30:20.906Z VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back — and build — ‘physical AI’ startups Eclipse will put some of that money towards incubating, or building startups. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d575803fb569bd90858df4 The path less traveled: ASU softball uses road trips as opportunity to bond te 2026-04-07T21:22:08.363Z The path less traveled: ASU softball uses road trips as opportunity to bond PHOENIX – For many players on Arizona State’s softball team, long road trips were common in high school. It’s often where some of the best bonding occurs.  And thanks to their recent schedule, the Sun Devils have put that bonding theory to the test.  ASU just concluded an 11-game stretch of games away from Farrington Stadium. The Sun Devils went 7-4 in those games, including a five-game stretch in which they beat North Carolina State, North Carolina (twice) and Marist twice. That followed a stretch at the start of the season during which ASU played 28 of 29 games at home. “It’s pretty cool to be able to (win) at home, but to be able to go on the road and to get five wins on the road, it does help,” ASU first baseman Katie Chester said. “Our team is super, super close; there’s never a quiet bus ride. We’re always talking and having fun.”  From club softball to high school competition and on the college level, going on the road is an opportunity for a group of players to truly form a team.  Bonding is crucial.  With ASU lacking road time earlier this season, the small chances players have to connect can be pivotal.     “We’re away from Arizona, a new state, new opportunities, but at the same time we’ve been doing this stuff since we were teenagers in high school, traveling and stuff,” ASU outfielder Ashleigh Mejia said. Due to favorable weather early in the season in Arizona – and unfavorable weather for teams in other parts of the country – Arizona State began its season with 25 straight home games (winning 19 of them). The Sun Devils won their only road game in their first 29 games, beating UTEP 10-1.  Although playing at home is usually an advantage, with the home team having the crowd on its side, even the best teams need a change sometimes.   Bonding also brings a level of trust. The connection helps players stay level-headed even when facing 2-1 series losses against No.11 Arizona and Kansas that bookended this 11-game stretch. “I just personally didn’t let that define me and define our team,” Mejia said. “Just knowing that we‘re so close at those wins and so talented, I just feel like we just kind of had a chip on our shoulder this week, like what we lost, but we have an opportunity to win six new games.” Coming together and getting a mental reset is important for the Sun Devils, approaching what is the hardest stretch in the season with two series against No. 22 UCF and No. 1 Texas Tech (ESPN/USA Today Poll), along with a game against No. 25 Grand Canyon. Coach Megan Bartlett was thankful that her players finally got to experience the feel of the road before a grueling test against three ranked teams.  “A lot of bonding and time together, the reality of college sports is that’s a real thing for how they connect and how they grind and how they work together,” Bartlett said. “We don’t get to do a lot of that here; we certainly play a lot of home games early on.” The other benefit to road trips is helping the Sun Devils buy into Bartlett’s process, one that the team believes has helped it improve each year, even if the results were not always reflected in the overall record.  “I love the word process and being process-oriented, especially this year, something I had to learn,” Mejia said. “I feel like we’re a team that continues to buy into 1% better every day, then I feel like we’re going to be super successful, and that’s what happened, we didn’t win those games versus U of A, but the process of that hitting, coming back when we’re down, and then getting that success is because of the process.”  With more road trips coming up against Houston and BYU after UCF and Texas Tech, respectively, ASU is better prepared for the struggle, more bonding and, it hopes, more winning.  With more Top 25 matchups to play, more road games and then the Big 12 tournament, the Sun Devils will need to prove that they are bought in and bonded as a team to continue to move forward.   “The margins are so tight when you’re playing top-20 matchups,” Bartlett said. “We talk about five pitches on each side of the ball being what dictates the game. So certainly if they (the players) weren’t aware before, they are aware now.” The post The path less traveled: ASU softball uses road trips as opportunity to bond appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d575683fb569bd90858dcb Polling sites approved, ballots will change for independent voters te 2026-04-07T21:21:44.413Z Polling sites approved, ballots will change for independent voters There are five recognized political parties in Arizona, but this year’s early voting process is expected to change for Independents and outliers who visit early polling places throughout Mohave County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d575513fb569bd90858da3 China cries foul after college researcher’s fatal fall — claims US questioning, feds stay tight-lipped te 2026-04-07T21:21:21.884Z China cries foul after college researcher’s fatal fall — claims US questioning, feds stay tight-lipped Chinese government officials are alleging that a University of Michigan researcher was questioned by U.S. law enforcement shortly before his death on campus last month — a claim U.S. authorities have not confirmed. Danhao Wang, a research assistant in electrical and computer engineering, died in March after an incident inside the George G. Brown Building, according to the university. The University of Michigan Police Department said officers responded around 11 p.m. on March 19 to a report of a person who fell inside the building. An assistant research scientist was found after falling from an upper level and was later pronounced dead. Police said the case is being investigated as a possible act of self-harm and that there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the campus community. FEDS CHARGE 3 IN $2.5B SCHEME TO SMUGGLE US AI TECH TO CHINA USING DUMMY SERVERS Chinese officials, however, have publicly raised concerns about the circumstances leading up to Wang’s death. In a statement issued March 30, the Chinese Consulate in Chicago said a Chinese scholar died "the day after being questioned by U.S. law enforcement personnel," adding that officials, acting under instructions from Beijing, had protested multiple times to U.S. government agencies and the university. The consulate said it had contacted the scholar’s family "at the earliest opportunity" and was assisting them, while accusing the United States of "overstretching" national security concerns to "groundlessly interrogate and harass Chinese students and scholars." AUTHORITIES REVEAL CAUSE OF DEATH IN KILLING OF RETIRED COLLEGE PROFESSOR It also warned of a "serious chilling effect" and advised Chinese nationals in the U.S. to exercise caution in interactions with law enforcement and contact Chinese diplomatic missions if they encounter similar situations. The consulate did not identify the individual. During a March 27 press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China had protested the case and accused the United States of "groundlessly interrogat[ing] and harass[ing] Chinese scholars and students," calling for a full investigation. U.S. officials have not confirmed that any such questioning took place. GOT A TIP? In a statement to Fox News Digital, the FBI’s Detroit field office declined to say whether it had any contact with Wang. FOLLOW US ON X "As a matter of longstanding policy, the FBI neither confirms nor denies the existence of any investigation or investigative activity involving specific individuals," the bureau said. University of Michigan police told Fox News Digital they would not be releasing additional information beyond their public statement, citing the ongoing investigation. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The allegations were first reported by Michigan Advance, which said federal agencies declined to comment on whether Wang had been questioned prior to his death. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Wang’s death remains under investigation, and an autopsy report has been requested. In a message to the university community, Engineering Dean Karen Thole described Wang as a "promising and brilliant young mind," noting his research into advanced semiconductor materials had been published in "Nature." The case comes amid heightened scrutiny of Chinese nationals at U.S. universities. As previously reported by Michigan Advance, federal authorities have brought charges in recent months against individuals with ties to the University of Michigan accused of attempting to smuggle biological materials into the United States. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5753e3fb569bd90858d9a Drug-soaked paper is killing inmates amid reports of prison smuggling trends te 2026-04-07T21:21:02.404Z Drug-soaked paper is killing inmates amid reports of prison smuggling trends A dangerous drug smuggling trend has been reported among U.S. jails and prisons, highlighting a growing health risk. Synthetic cannabinoids have been increasingly detected in fatal overdoses among incarcerated individuals, according to a recent alert from The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE). These man-made psychoactive substances are designed to mimic the effects of THC, the primary active component of cannabis. FATAL DRUG COMBINATION SPARKS ALERT AS 'RHINO TRANQ’ SPREADS ACROSS US Reports have also revealed that synthetic cannabinoids are increasingly being smuggled into correctional facilities on common paper items, such as letters, greeting cards, books, postcards and magazines. The CFSRE has previously warned of "drug-soaked paper strips" causing overdoses among incarcerated individuals. In many cases, the papers are laced with a "potpourri" of synthetic cannabinoids mixed with other dangerous drugs, officials noted. "While it’s impossible to know exactly why people are cooking up these combinations, I suspect they are simply ordering these substances from China or India and mixing them with very little understanding of how different substances interact or what constitutes a lethal dose," Alex Krotulski, director of toxicology and chemistry for the CFSRE, told a local outlet. 'GAS STATION HEROIN' BANNED IN ANOTHER STATE AMID NATIONWIDE CRACKDOWNS In a December 2024 study, the CFSRE found that the paper strips it examined primarily contained "synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists, nitazene opioids, and other novel psychoactive substances." The drug-laced papers have been found to cause "severe health outcomes," including central nervous system depression (slowed brain activity) and bradycardia (slowed heart rate), the agency stated. Cook County Jail in Chicago, which houses nearly 5,000 detainees, has reported increasing cases of smugglers soaking paper with synthetic drugs and sending them into the jail through mail or visitors. In 2023, the jail’s administration confirmed 18 total deaths of prisoners in custody. Five of those were caused by overdose, with three involving synthetic cannabinoids, according to Cook County Medical Examiner records. "I cannot stress how serious this is," Dr. Priscilla Ware, who oversees Cook County Correctional Health and is medical director of Cermak Health Services, told a local outlet in November 2023. "People are dying from this product every single day when they use it." To address the growing trend of soaking paper with cannabinoids, the jail’s administrators reportedly implemented a ban on paper in April 2023. In 2024, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart told a local outlet that while overdose deaths were lower that year, drug-soaked paper smuggling continues to be an issue. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Unfortunately, it has been common to see test results for drug-soaked paper come back with two or three dangerous drugs, and we know that the people who produce this paper often included toxic chemicals, such as insecticides and rat poison, in their ‘recipes,’" Dart told the outlet.  "That was alarming enough. But to see these results come back with a half dozen or more dangerous synthetic drugs – any one of which could be fatal on its own – is terrifying." In July 2024, Cook County reportedly seized three pieces of paper that were suspected to be laced with drugs. Testing by CFSRE found that the papers contained up to 10 separate dangerous synthetic drugs, including protonitazene (a synthetic opioid up to three times more powerful than fentanyl) and xylazine (a powerful animal sedative known as "tranq" or "zombie drug"). CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Cook County noted in an August 2024 press release that drug-laced papers have been known to sell for $10,000 per page. The issue appears to extend beyond Chicago, as The New York Times has reported that at least 16 states have prosecuted people for smuggling drug-laced papers into jails and prisons. "Drug‑soaked paper allows extremely powerful substances — synthetic cannabinoids, opioids and other novel compounds — to be delivered invisibly, without smell or obvious residue, making detection difficult in many environments," Dr. Adam Scioli, chief medical officer of Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania, told Fox News Digital. Scioli said the "drug‑impregnated paper" should not be viewed as a problem limited to prisons.  "It represents a broader and very troubling shift in how highly potent synthetic drugs are being distributed, concealed and consumed across multiple settings," he said. "The same delivery method can easily affect schools, mail rooms, shelters, treatment centers and private homes — any place where paper moves freely and inspection is limited." The fact that paper can be handled or shared unintentionally raises the risk not only of overdose, but of accidental exposure to staff, family members or bystanders, Scioli cautioned. To reduce accidental exposure and to protect both the public and frontline workers, Scioli calls for early detection and screening tools. "Expanding access to evidence‑based addiction treatment, including medications for opioid and alcohol use disorder, directly lowers demand for illicit and high‑risk substances," he added. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "A coordinated response that includes healthcare, public safety, mail systems and community education is essential — this cannot be solved by enforcement alone." Fox News Digital reached out to Cook County Jail requesting comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d575173fb569bd90858d8d Iranians in L.A. Watch Fearfully as Trump Threatens a Civilization te 2026-04-07T21:20:23.403Z Iranians in L.A. Watch Fearfully as Trump Threatens a Civilization Over half a million U.S. residents are at least partly of Iranian descent. They may have left Iran, but many treasure it still. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d573283fb569bd90858d53 ALFREDO ORTIZ: Jobs Report Shows Economy Of Resilience te 2026-04-07T21:12:08.297Z ALFREDO ORTIZ: Jobs Report Shows Economy Of Resilience By Alfredo Ortiz | Friday’s strong jobs report smashed expectations and demonstrated that the economy and labor market are far stronger than the mainstream media suggests. The economy added 178,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent. Real wages rose again, increasing average American living standards. After a rough February distorted by brutal weather across large parts of the country, the labor market has roared back. The naysayers who insisted that blip represented a crumbling economy were wrong, and the March data makes that plain. Friday’s jobs report follows a strong ADP employment report on Wednesday that showed small businesses created 112,000 private-sector jobs in March. While the employment picture was more nuanced at bigger companies, small businesses remain the engine of the economy. Thanks to President Donald Trump’s strong border policies, which have stopped the massive influx of the labor force, the nation is, by any measure, at full employment. The Kansas City Fed estimates that the number of jobs needed each month to keep the unemployment rate steady has fallen from around 150,000 to roughly 50,000. Elevated oil prices are always a threat to small businesses, the labor market, and the broader economy. But the jobs report shows employers recognize today’s high gas prices as short-term pain that doesn’t alter the administration’s domestic pro-energy agenda, which represents a long-term structural shift. Expanded drilling, streamlined permitting, and a commitment to American energy independence mean that today’s prices are a temporary headache, not a permanent condition. Meanwhile, the federal government workforce continues to fall. Since Trump took office, federal government jobs are down by 12% and at the lowest level since 1966, a huge victory over big government. Every position shed from the federal payroll is a resource freed up for the productive private economy — the part of the economy that actually creates goods, services, and lasting prosperity. America’s resilient economy and labor market are a direct result of last year’s Republican tax cuts. The restoration of 100 percent immediate expensing — allowing businesses to write off capital investments in full the year they’re made — gives employers a powerful incentive to expand. The permanent 20 percent deduction for small business income and new interest deductions do the same. Together, these provisions are fueling exactly the kind of investment cycle that produces hiring and wage growth. Guy Berkebile, chairman of Guy Chemical, a manufacturer south of Pittsburgh, explained the situation at an event hosted by Job Creators Network, Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Tax Reform, and the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association, featuring U.S. Rep. Scott Perry this week: “Tax cuts leave us business owners with more money to invest in our employees and in expansion. Immediate expensing helps justify the costs of new projects by reducing the payback time.” Small businesses like Guy Chemical can help Americans connect the dots between tax cuts and more jobs, higher wages, and a stronger economy. The mainstream media will continue searching for ways to cloud any positive news. Our job is to look at the data clearly and call it what it is: a strong economy, a resilient labor market, and pro-growth policies that are working. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Alfredo Ortiz is a contributor to The Daily Caller News Foundation, CEO of Job Creators Network, author of “The Real Race Revolutionaries,” and co-host of the Main Street Matters podcast. The post ALFREDO ORTIZ: Jobs Report Shows Economy Of Resilience first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d573113fb569bd90858d3d Senate President Petersent refers AG Mayes and Secretary Fontes to DOJ for obstruction te 2026-04-07T21:11:45.358Z Senate President Petersent refers AG Mayes and Secretary Fontes to DOJ for obstruction Attorney General Kris Mayes and Adrian Fontes on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives in January 2025. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) Senate President Warren Petersen is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes after they asked for more details around a subpoena he received last month for records from the legislative chamber’s partisan review of the 2020 election.  The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona sent a subpoena to Petersen in March seeking documents as part of a “criminal investigation” of the 2020 election. The request came just over two weeks after former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the state, spreading election fraud claims while stumping for Republican voting legislation that would disenfranchise millions of Americans.  Shortly after, Mayes sent a letter to Petersen asking if the information handed over included Maricopa County voter registration records that would have included participants in the state’s address confidentiality program and other voter information that is “not generally available for public inspection.” She requested a reply by April 6. On Tuesday, Petersen took to the social media site X to say that he had referred Mayes and Fontes, whose office she was representing, to the Department of Justice.  “Today I referred Kris Mayes and Adrian Fontes to the Department of Justice for obstruction of justice and tampering with a witness,” Petersen said. “It is disturbing to see their resistance to an election integrity investigation.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Petersen included in his post the letters from Mayes, as well as a legal opinion he commissioned from the Senate’s private attorneys at the law firm Snell & Wilmer that concluded that Mayes and Fontes acted inappropriately by sending the letter.  Petersen is running for attorney general this year, and if he wins a contested Republican primary election in July, he would face off against Mayes. Mayes blasted Petersen, who was a driving force behind the Senate’s so-called election “audit” in 2021, for continuing to spread lies about election fraud that have been disproven repeatedly. “After wasting taxpayer dollars on the laughable Cyber Ninja’s audit, Petersen again wasted Arizona’s taxpayer dollar on a legal opinion that painstakingly tries to justify his failure to uphold Arizona’s constitutional right to protect its voters’ privacy,” Mayes said in a statement. “This is yet another example of Petersen desperately seeking favor from a president who cannot accept that he lost his re-election in 2020 fair and square. Arizonans will not be fooled.” A key point of contention in the matter is voter roll data, which the Trump administration has been seeking from states, and which Fontes has refused to provide. Arizona is one of several states that is fighting against providing certain voter data with the DOJ which has been collecting the data despite concerns from privacy advocates, even within its own ranks.  The Trump administration has sued Arizona and other states to get that voter data, which it recently conceded it was sharing with the Department of Homeland Security to scour for alleged noncitizens — something the DOJ had previously said it did not plan to do. Petersen and the Senate’s attorneys also took issue with a letter Mayes and Fontes sent to county recorders asking them to withhold voter data from the FBI.  Like Mayes, Fontes denounced Petersen. “While Arizona State Senator Petersen continues to prioritize Donald Trump’s wishes over the safety and security of Arizona’s voters, I can confidently affirm that these methods of intimidation will not stop our work,” Fontes said in a statement. “My main concern for ensuring privacy of personal information in voter registration data, as required by law, remains.”  The outside legal opinion that Petersen and the state Senate paid for says that he acted properly by complying with the subpoena, and that not doing so would have opened them up to legal liability.  “It has the appearance of a politically motivated effort that misrepresents controlling law, threatens public officials with baseless criminal liability and risks obstructing a federal criminal investigations,” the attorneys said. “Legislators and county officials who receive similar subpoenas should understand that compliance is not optional – and that the advice offered by the Attorney General and Secretary on this subject should not be relied upon.”  Fontes said his office is still unsure of what information the Senate has handed over to the Trump administration, and if it includes personal identifying information that state law demands remain secret.  “Our Office asked for reassurance that Arizona voters’ Drivers Licenses and Tribal ID information were not exposed, but in communication with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO), it is still unclear what personal identifying data was made available to the Arizona State Senate and subsequently the federal government,” Fontes said.  It is not certain what all is stored on the drives that were handed over to the FBI that were in the possession of the Senate, though most of the drives given over to the FBI are attributed to CyFir, one of the subcontractors that the Cyber Ninjas hired.  CyFir’s CEO, Ben Cotton, had to walk back bombastic claims made during the election review, and at one point took the data from the “audit” to a “lab” in Montana.  Trump and his allies have long made Arizona a key priority, especially after his 2020 loss, and the president has called to “nationalize” elections while rumors have circulated of possible executive action fueled by election conspiracy theories.  The Grand Canyon State has been at the forefront of those conspiracy theories and efforts since 2020, despite no evidence to substantiate those claims ever coming forward.  The “audit” conducted by the Cyber Ninjas included many falsehoods, some of which have persisted till this day such as the claim of 74,000 phantom voters which has been thoroughly debunked. “But make no mistake — this is not about 2020,” Mayes said in her statement. “This is about laying the groundwork to deny the results of the 2026 election if they don’t go their way. No matter what Warren Petersen or the Trump administration have to say, I took an oath to uphold our Constitution and defend our elections and I will not be deterred from doing so.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d572fa3fb569bd90858d1e Autopsy reveals Colorado QB's blood-alcohol level was double the legal limit during fatal crash: report te 2026-04-07T21:11:22.055Z Autopsy reveals Colorado QB's blood-alcohol level was double the legal limit during fatal crash: report Colorado sophomore quarterback Dominiq Ponder, the 23-year-old who died in a car accident last month, reportedly had double the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he crashed. Ponder’s blood-alcohol content was 0.167 g/100 mL, according to an autopsy report obtained by USA TODAY Sports. The Boulder County Coroner’s report stated Ponder’s cause of death of was multiple blunt force injuries in an accident. Ponder’s mother said that she hopes conversations about decision-making can come from his tragic loss. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "If anything good can come from this loss, it’s the conversations it can start about responsible decision-making, supporting young adults, and making good choices even in ordinary moments," Catrina Hughes, told USA TODAY Sports.  "A big part of his legacy will be to encourage young people to please make responsible choices and to have the courage to step in for their friends when one of them isn’t thinking clearly for themselves. Kids need to know that it’s OK to step in, take keys, call a ride, call a parent, speak up, do anything you can do, one small decision can save a life. Don’t be afraid even if it’s uncomfortable. A difficult conversation is easier than a lifetime of loss." Hughes began a foundation in his honor, the Dominiq Ponder 722 Foundation. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION STEVE MCMICHAEL, WHO DIED LAST YEAR, REVEALED TO HAVE CTE "Funds raised will go directly toward scholarships for student athletes who demonstrate resilience and character, community awareness initiatives about responsible decision-making, and support for children’s hospitals," the GoFundMe said of the foundation. Ponder’s fatal crash happened at 3 a.m. when he lost control of his 2023 Tesla going around a right-hand curve. Ponder went through a guardrail, hit an electrical pole and rolled at least once, according to the Colorado State Patrol. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders delivered an emotional eulogy at Ponder’s funeral. Ponder had been a walk-on quarterback with Colorado in Sanders’ first season as head coach and appeared in two games last season. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d572e63fb569bd90858d15 'Charlie's Angels' star Cheryl Ladd opens up for first time about ‘aggressive’ breast cancer battle te 2026-04-07T21:11:02.331Z 'Charlie's Angels' star Cheryl Ladd opens up for first time about ‘aggressive’ breast cancer battle Cheryl Ladd is opening up about her breast cancer diagnosis for the first time. On Monday, Ladd, 74, got candid about her bout with cancer during an appearance at the PaleyFest 50th anniversary celebration of "Charlie's Angels." "Mine was an aggressive form," Ladd, who was accompanied by fellow costars Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith, said. "I had wonderful doctors. But I was bald for quite a while. It was a humbling experience." "I have a wonderful husband. All through it, he was there for me at every turn, and that makes a difference," said Ladd, referring to her husband Brian Russell. "Eventually, I started to get little sprouts of hair. It was like, 'Oh, I'm getting hair!' It was a long, long, hard road. But you just get through. You just get on with it."  'CHARLIE'S ANGELS' STAR CHERYL LADD REFLECTS ON HER FRIENDSHIP WITH JACLYN SMITH, ENDURING FAITH IN GOD Not only do the three women share an unbreakable bond through their experience on the show, but they're all three cancer survivors. "It just connects you because you know what they’re going through," Smith, who was also diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent radiation treatment in 2002, said during an interview on the "Today Show". "And that’s when I talk about the power of girlfriends." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When Ladd disclosed her diagnosis to her friends, Smith said she immediately empathized. CAMERON MATHISON SAYS NOTICING SUBTLE BODY CHANGES ‘SAVED MY LIFE’ AFTER CANCER DIAGNOSIS "The first thing I did was send her my wigs," she said during the PaleyFest panel. "She was so brave. She did have a very aggressive form [of cancer]." "It’s really important to understand and embrace not being afraid of getting a mammogram," Jackson, a two-time breast cancer survivor, added. "Early detection is key. Find it early enough and you’ll probably be all right." Ladd, Jackson and Smith reunited on Monday to celebrate the show's milestone anniversary and pay tribute to Farrah Fawcett, who appeared as one of the main angels in the first season of the series. TEDDI MELLENCAMP HOSPITALIZED AFTER PAINFUL SORES ERUPT ACROSS HER ENTIRE BODY "Oh, I feel so proud. I feel appreciative. I feel we did something right," Smith told Fox News Digital ahead of the panel. "And I feel I'm still standing here. And life has been interesting. It's been a beautiful journey. Truly, I have two beautiful kids, a great husband, and three granddaughters. So I'm riding high. And you know, I think things are, 'Charlie's Angels' was meant to be. I have no regrets." In 2021, Ladd opened up to Fox News Digital about her meaningful friendships with her former costars. "It’s really interesting because when you do something so specific, so iconic and you are in it when it was huge – it is something you can explain to people, but until you’ve done it, it is different," she continued. "We think back often about how crazy that time was. We had to go into restaurants through the back door. We weren’t prepared for how much people would love the show. It was wonderful, but it was wild." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In 1977, Ladd took on the role of Kris Munroe (the younger sister of Fawcett's character) in the iconic series, which aired until 1981. Ladd, who was chosen by Aaron Spelling to play Fawcett’s younger sister, initially said no to the role. But with enough convincing, she took the plunge – a decision she’s still grateful for. "It was nerve-wracking!" Ladd admitted about appearing in "Charlie’s Angels." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Because the year and season was all about Farrah," she said. "When Farrah decided to leave the show [in 1980], I think it was very shocking for her fans and everyone that loved the show." Despite achieving fame in Hollywood, Ladd said her faith in God has always played a significant role in her life. "It has been all of it," she said. "I knew who I was as a young girl. I would climb up the top of the tree and talk to God all the time. It has been an interesting path – a lot of good, a lot of bumps, a lot of tough, learning moments. He [God] was with me the whole time. He lets us trip ourselves so we remember that he is in charge. I think that is a good thing, especially in our youth! When we aren’t exactly thinking everything through." Fox News Digital's Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d572d23fb569bd90858d0c Democrat swing candidate called Biden's border handling 'a huge misstep' after backing his approach as mayor te 2026-04-07T21:10:42.886Z Democrat swing candidate called Biden's border handling 'a huge misstep' after backing his approach as mayor A Democratic candidate is facing scrutiny over an apparent reversal on the southern border as she seeks to flip a battleground House seat this year. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti recently criticized former President Joe Biden's handling of the southern border, calling it "a huge misstep" and "really terrible" during a March podcast appearance. The House hopeful, however, did not appear to publicly criticize the administration’s border policies when Biden was president. Cognetti, who has served as the mayor of Biden’s hometown since 2020, is vying to unseat freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan in November’s midterm elections. The Northeastern Pennsylvania contest promises to be one of the most competitive House elections this year. JAMES TALARICO SAYS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION WAS CONVINCED BORDER SECURITY WAS 'RACIST' Cognetti’s recent messaging criticizing Biden comes as some Democrats have largely pivoted toward the center on border security after the party’s messaging fell flat in 2024. When Cognetti called for "better control at our borders" during a September 2021 interview with a local outlet, she did not appear to hold the Biden administration responsible for the problem. In August 2023, Cognetti co-signed a letter with a handful of Pennsylvania mayors appearing to approve of the Biden administration’s approach to the border. "You are working to bring more order to the southern border with a combination of strategies," the group wrote to Biden, adding that he had "rightfully promised" to tie border security with expanding pathways to citizenship for illegal immigrants living in the United States.  A spokesperson for Cognetti said the mayor had been consistent in urging Biden to secure the border during his presidency. "Like a lot of Northeastern Pennsylvanians, she has seen what the scourge of Fentanyl has done to our community and has said that President Biden didn’t do enough to secure the southern border," the spokeswoman said, adding that Cognetti is "no stranger to calling out politicians from either political party when they get it wrong." JOSH SHAPIRO KNOCKS BIDEN RECORD, SAYS DEMOCRATS FAILED TO DELIVER RESULTS AMERICANS COULD ‘SEE OR FEEL’ Cognetti also advocated for a more lenient approach to immigration when Biden was president, arguing immigrants, including those who entered the U.S. illegally, "contribute greatly to our cultural and economic growth." The 2023 letter to Biden that Cognetti signed urged the president to grant and expand legal protections to Venezuelan, Honduran, Salvadoran and Nicaraguan nationals living in the United States. Cognetti, who became mayor in 2020, also called for mass amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants during the onset of Biden’s presidency in July 2021. She warned that failure to deliver pathways to citizenship could become a "national security issue," The Center Square reported. "If we don’t do this now, we will start to erode in our strength and that becomes a national security issue," Cognetti told reporters. Bresnahan said Cognetti’s support for mass amnesty would make the district less safe and accused her mayoral tenure of resulting in a Scranton crime spike in a statement to Fox News Digital.  "Mayor Paige Cognetti’s soft-on-crime policies have already led to a spike in violence in Scranton, and her support for legalizing every illegal immigrant in the country will only make things worse, especially in her city where she downplays homicides and gang violence and wants to disarm the police," Bresnahan said. A spokesperson for Cognetti fired back that the mayor has a "proven track record" of investing in local law enforcement and said she has overseen a decrease in violent crime.  The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the swing contest as "Lean Republican." 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d570903fb569bd90858ca2 ICE involved in shooting after agency says illegal immigrant gang member tried to ram officer te 2026-04-07T21:01:04.349Z ICE involved in shooting after agency says illegal immigrant gang member tried to ram officer An alleged illegal immigrant gang member wanted in connection with a murder investigation in El Salvador was shot Tuesday by federal agents in California after authorities claim he tried to run over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer with his car. ICE Director Todd Lyons told Fox News the shooting unfolded after ICE agents conducted a targeted vehicle stop in Patterson, California, to arrest Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, a suspected 18th Street Gang member wanted in El Salvador for questioning in connection with a murder. Mendoza Hernandez was allegedly flagged by the National Targeting Center, according to a senior federal law enforcement source. As agents approached the car, officials said Mendoza Hernandez allegedly weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run over an officer. ICE HEAD SAYS AGENTS FACING 'CONSTANT IMPEDIMENTS' AFTER MIGRANT SEEN RAMMING CARS WHILE TRYING TO FLEE "Following their training, our officers fired defensive shots to protect themselves, their fellow agents, and the public," Lyons said. Mendoza Hernandez was taken to a local hospital. The extent of his injuries and current condition have not yet been released. ICE ACCUSES HONDURAN ALIEN OF RAMMING LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE BEFORE AGENT SHOOTS OUT TIRES The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s Sacramento field office said it is responding to the incident, which it said involved ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). "We are conducting a thorough investigation," FBI Sacramento wrote in a statement. "... [We] are grateful for the Patterson community's continued patience and support." The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office said it is assisting with the investigation. The department noted local law enforcement were not involved in the incident. The incident happened months after Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed Jan. 7 by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, prompting nationwide protests. Following the shooting, officials said Good was attempting to ram federal agents with her car during an anti-ICE protest. Patterson, California, is located about 70 miles southeast of San Francisco, just off Interstate 5. The rural city is known for farming almonds, apricots and other crops. Fox News' Michael Chin and Bill Melugin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5707c3fb569bd90858c99 Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster says she 'deserves a medal' for 26-year relationship te 2026-04-07T21:00:44.895Z Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster says she 'deserves a medal' for 26-year relationship After 26 years of partnership and 18 years of marriage to Rod Stewart, Penny Lancaster says she deserves a medal. In a new interview with Best Magazine, the 55-year-old mother of two opened up about her relationship with the rock legend and revealed how they manage to "keep the intimacy alive" after nearly two decades of marriage. "Yes, 26 years! I deserve a medal, don't I?" she told the publication, per the Daily Mail. "Only joking." The couple met back in 1999 when Penny was a student at Barking College. The pair married in 2007 and eventually welcomed two sons, Alastair Wallace and Aiden Patrick. Stewart was already a father of six at the time of his marriage to Lancaster. ROD STEWART'S WIFE SAYS SHE WOULD HAVE LEFT HIM IF HE REFUSED TO HAVE CHILDREN With a blended family and hectic schedules, Lancaster said it's important that she and her husband find time for each other. "We don't take each other for granted and make sure we have date nights together ... dinner, the theatre or whatever, doing the school run together and having an 'a deux' coffee on the way home, long romantic walks together," she said. "We flirt with each other and make each other laugh." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Lancaster said they "keep the intimacy alive" by celebrating each other and the big milestones they reach in their relationship. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "We're big on celebrating our anniversaries and really spoil each other," she said. "For instance, for our last wedding anniversary, we took a very romantic train trip from Paris to Portofino because Rod proposed to me in Paris and we got married in Portofino. We love reminiscing about our life together and also making plans for the future — more romantic trips." But the biggest secret to their success? Having "time apart," says Lancaster. Lancaster said that really "keeps the spark alive." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56e783fb569bd90858c10 Supervisors vote to end airport advisory agreement with Capstone Aero Solutions te 2026-04-07T20:52:08.010Z Supervisors vote to end airport advisory agreement with Capstone Aero Solutions KINGMAN — Saying that it "no longer requires" the services of its primary adviser regarding matters concerning Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, the Mohave County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to end the short-term contract. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56e603fb569bd90858be5 Arizona business and political leaders need to work together on Colorado River messaging, advocates say te 2026-04-07T20:51:44.386Z Arizona business and political leaders need to work together on Colorado River messaging, advocates say Key Points: Colorado River negotiations remain deadlocked Business leaders are working with city officials to explore water solutions Leaders are trying to strike a balance between pragmatism and urgency Arizona’s business community and local leaders are attempting to balance pragmatic water solutions with urgent messaging to the public and the federal government as the state’s Colorado River position remains precarious. In a conversation for the Arizona Capitol Times’ Morning Scoop, Greater Phoenix Leadership President Neil Giuliano, Intel Senior Technologist Kelly Osborne and Central Arizona Project Board President Terry Goddard discussed the state’s “critical” water situation and the role corporations and cities can play in advocating for a stable water future.  Negotiations between the seven Colorado River states over a renewed sharing agreement are deadlocked, while the U.S. Department of the Interior considers alternatives that Arizona’s negotiators say are unworkable. The state has retained the high-powered law firm Sullivan & Cromwell to represent its position in a potential court battle, but more needs to be done at the local and business levels to conserve water, find alternative supplies and communicate Arizona’s position. Giuliano and Osborne highlighted the commitment Arizona’s business community has already made to water conservation efforts as the federal government considers reducing the state’s allocation of Colorado River water to 15% of the CAP’s current capacity, or about 232,000 acre feet. Giuliano said the state’s business leaders are no strangers to the need to conserve water and create innovative solutions to do so. “We’re desert dwellers,” Giuliano said. “We have been used to this for a very long time, and I think that’s why we’re very good at it, because we have to be.” That’s why GPL joined the Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline, an advocacy project originally formed by a bipartisan group of mayors in the fall of 2025. The coalition has now expanded to include business organizations, local water companies and tribal nations.  Many of the state’s biggest industries rely on Colorado River water, which is why Gov. Katie Hobbs has urged federal leaders to consider the national security and economic risks of reducing the state’s allocation. Semiconductor manufacturers like Intel need water to maintain a competitive edge over other states and other nations, but Osborne said the company is also doing what it can to conserve amid water shortages.  She said the company has decreased its freshwater withdrawal by 30% since 2020 while bringing two new semiconductor factories online by investing in water treatment and reclamation facilities. “Not only do we reduce and reuse water, but we also restore (more) water than we consume,” Osborne said. “Intel has a net positive goal for water, so water that we actually lose to evaporation, we work with nonprofits within our watersheds to go then restore water to the river.”  Goddard noted that partnerships between public and private entities are crucial for both conserving water and advocating for Arizona’s Colorado River allocation. But he said the state’s leaders need to do more to educate the business community and the public at large about the situation, highlighting a recent conversation he had with a business leader. “He said, ‘Well, when does it become critical? When does this issue on the Colorado River become critical?’ And I wanted to say, well, about five years ago …” Goddard said. “I said, ‘Well, clearly today it is critical …’ if it was ever critical, it’s critical right now.” Leaders like Giuliano hope to help the state’s elected officials spread that message by providing data and information they can use to make the case for Arizona’s water. “If the business community can help our elected officials ignore the political noise and just work on your long-term obligation, I think we’d be helping if we can do that,” Giuliano said.  He also said the private sector needs to help government officials spread the word about potential Colorado River cutbacks without spooking investors or average citizens. Osborne said Intel has focused on working alongside city leaders in Chandler to do just that as the company’s footprint in the East Valley grows.  In the meantime, Goddard emphasized the importance of striking a balance between awareness and fearmongering. “I feel like I’m Paul Revere, not Chicken Little,” Goddard said. “The sky is not falling, but we need to make an accommodation for a different kind of more water-short future. We can do it and our cities are pioneers.” The post Arizona business and political leaders need to work together on Colorado River messaging, advocates say first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56e4a3fb569bd90858bc1 Blanche invokes Trump ‘love’ when asked about staying on after Bondi te 2026-04-07T20:51:22.439Z Blanche invokes Trump ‘love’ when asked about staying on after Bondi Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche showered President Donald Trump with praise during a Justice Department anti-fraud press conference and said any decision on permanently replacing Pam Bondi was up to the president. "As to whether or not I want this job, I did not ask for this job. I love working for President Trump," Blanche said in his first public remarks since Bondi's firing. "It's the greatest honor of a lifetime, and if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting, that's an honor. If he chooses to nominate me, that's an honor." Blanche added: "If he chooses to nominate somebody else and asks me to go do something else, I will say, ‘Thank you very much. I love you sir.'" PAM BONDI IS OUT AS AG — HERE ARE THE CONTENDERS WHO COULD REPLACE HER  Blanche's remarks came after Trump announced last week that Bondi would be leaving her role and that Blanche, his formal personal attorney and the DOJ's deputy attorney general, would fill in indefinitely as acting attorney general. Officials can serve in an acting capacity for up to 210 days. Trump has not signaled a nominee to take the role permanently, but he could nominate Blanche. Fox News Digital previously reported that the president has also had discussions with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin about taking the job. Blanche noted that Bondi's transition out of the department remained ongoing. Bondi announced last week that she would take the next 30 days to shift responsibilities to Blanche. When asked why she was pushed out of her job, Blanche said "nobody has any idea … except for the president." Trump had fired Bondi after she failed to secure successful indictments against some of Trump's top political rivals and amid long-simmering frustrations with her handling of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case files. "As far as Pam Bondi's last day on the job, I am the acting attorney general," Blanche said, adding, "We've been regularly communicating over the past several days for an appropriate transition. She is very much a big supporter of this department." Most of Blanche's remarks focused on the DOJ's crackdown on fraud, as he pointed to several recent cases totaling more than half a billion dollars in healthcare and COVID-19-related schemes. Blanche cited a string of examples, including prosecutors securing a guilty plea in a $160 million healthcare enrollment fraud operation and a sentencing in a $100 million COVID-19 fraud case. He contended that such cases represented a fraction of the fraud occurring nationwide and formally rolled out the DOJ's new National Fraud Enforcement Division, led by newly confirmed Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald, who stood by Blanche during his remarks. The division, Blanche said, would involve specialized prosecutors and expanded staffing in U.S. Attorney’s offices across the country, and it would use more advanced technology to more effectively investigate fraud. JD VANCE ANNOUNCES MULTI-STATE FRAUD TASK FORCE IN WAKE OF MINNESOTA SCANDAL "We have a storied history of combating fraud and bringing criminal actors to justice, but the department has never adopted a comprehensive and coordinated approach to investigating and prosecuting fraud against taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs," Blanche said. Former U.S. Attorney John Fishwick of Virginia told Fox News Digital he thought Blanche appeared to be vying for the attorney general role. "Todd Blanche seems to be trying out for the top job today in his opening press conference and surely trying to catch Trump’s attention with his criticism of many of the questions by the press," Fishwick said in a statement, observing how Blanche derided some reporters for their questions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56e223fb569bd90858bb6 As Deadline Nears, Confusion Over U.S.-Iran Talks Swirls Worldwide te 2026-04-07T20:50:42.884Z As Deadline Nears, Confusion Over U.S.-Iran Talks Swirls Worldwide U.S., Iranian, Israeli and other officials offered varying accounts about the state of negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56e0f3fb569bd90858bad To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home te 2026-04-07T20:50:23.046Z To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home Amid the war with Iran, the president has proposed to scale back some of the very programs meant to ease families’ financial burdens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56bd03fb569bd90858b75 2 kids killed in car crash in southern Arizona te 2026-04-07T20:40:48.511Z 2 kids killed in car crash in southern Arizona The deadly car crash was reported Tuesday morning on Highway 90 in Sierra Vista. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d569893fb569bd90858ade Dawn Staley asks basketball world to move on after tense exchange with Geno Auriemma in Final Four clash te 2026-04-07T20:31:05.714Z Dawn Staley asks basketball world to move on after tense exchange with Geno Auriemma in Final Four clash UConn coach Geno Auriemma confronted South Carolina’s Dawn Staley in the moments after the Huskies’ upset loss in last week’s Final Four. Despite Auriemma’s apology, which did not name Staley, chatter about the heated exchange carried into this past Sunday’s national championship game between UCLA and South Carolina. After the Bruins’ dominant title-game win over the Gamecocks, Staley praised UCLA coach Cori Close as a "really quality" person, a remark that contrasted sharply with her initial response to Auriemma following their on-court dispute. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Staley moved to defuse the situation Tuesday, saying she had spoken with Auriemma and praising his legacy in women’s basketball. BASKETBALL LEGEND CANDACE PARKER TAKES AIM AT GENO AURIEMMA AFTER DAWN STALEY CONFRONTATION "I spoke with Geno, and I want to be clear — I have a great deal of respect for him and what he’s meant to this game. One moment doesn’t define a career, and it doesn’t change the impact he’s had on growing women’s basketball. The standard at UConn is what it is because of him, and that’s something this game has benefited from." Staley also called for a shift in focus, encouraging fans and the broader basketball community to move forward. "So, I’m asking everyone to turn the page. Let’s refocus on what matters most — continuing to elevate our game, creating opportunities and pushing it forward. "That’s always been my mission, and it’s not changing." South Carolina beat UConn 62-48 in last Friday’s national semifinal. Auriemma approached Staley for a routine handshake after the game — but the moment escalated, and the two had to be separated. Auriemma initially struck a defiant tone when asked about the exchange, though he later said his behavior was inexcusable. "There’s no excuse for how I handled the end of the game vs. South Carolina. It’s unlike what I do and what our standard is here at Connecticut," the Hall of Fame coach said in a statement. "I want to apologize to the staff and the team at South Carolina. It was uncalled for in how I reacted. The story should be how well South Carolina played, and I don’t want my actions to detract from that. I’ve had a great relationship with their staff, and I sincerely want to apologize to them." Staley previously said she had not spoken with Auriemma after Sunday’s women’s national championship game. She led South Carolina to the national title in 2024 before falling to Auriemma in last year’s championship. 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/69d569613fb569bd90858acf Venezuelan doctor detained in Texas after losing job to visa freeze te 2026-04-07T20:30:25.920Z Venezuelan doctor detained in Texas after losing job to visa freeze The Venezuelan doctor, who was forced out of his hospital job by a federal visa pause, was detained by Border Patrol on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5675a3fb569bd90858a84 Arizona Senate President calls on DOJ to investigate Mayes, Fontes for interfering in election investigation te 2026-04-07T20:21:46.752Z Arizona Senate President calls on DOJ to investigate Mayes, Fontes for interfering in election investigation Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said, "Political threats are not going to deter me from working to protect Arizona's voters," in response to the announcement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d567423fb569bd90858a55 Spanberger dodges questions on whether she would reverse sanctuary policy as DHS turns up heat te 2026-04-07T20:21:22.501Z Spanberger dodges questions on whether she would reverse sanctuary policy as DHS turns up heat RICHMOND, VA — Virginia's Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday ignored questions on whether she would entertain calls from the Department of Homeland Security to end sanctuary policies in the state. "Governor Spanberger must end her sanctuary policies that allow these illegal aliens onto our streets and work with DHS to protect the citizens of the commonwealth," the agency said in a post to social media. Virginia — and in particular Fairfax County — has made headlines in recent weeks for a string of deadly attacks carried out by illegal aliens. DHS BLASTS SPANBERGER ON POTENTIAL RELEASE OF ILLEGAL MIGRANT WITH 30+ ARRESTS CURRENTLY CHARGED WITH MURDER Earlier this month, authorities charged 28-year-old Guatemala native Misael Lopez Gomez with the murder of his 3-month-old daughter. His arrest comes on the heels of an attack by Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, 38, another Guatemalan charged with fatally stabbing a man in his home. The county was also where repeat offender and Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh, 32, stabbed a victim to death at a bus stop in February. DHS noted that three of the four suspects charged with murders in Fairfax County so far in 2026 are illegal aliens. Spanberger did not comment on the figure. TRUMP ADMIN ASKS SPANBERGER, VIRGINIA OFFICIALS NOT RELEASE ILLEGAL CHARGED WITH GROPING HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS At the beginning of her term, Spanberger joined a handful of Democratic governors like California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker who have made it harder for local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts. On Jan. 17, Spanberger rescinded local-federal coordination requirements, arguing that Virginia’s resources would be better spent enforcing its own laws. "Virginians have been deprived of critical public safety and local law enforcement to divert their limited resources for use in enforcing federal civil immigration laws," Spanberger said in a press release. "Federal authorities should enforce federal civil immigration laws — law enforcement in the Commonwealth should prioritize the safety and security of all residents in Virginia, the enforcement of local and state laws and coordination with federal entities on criminal matters," she added. Another illegal alien who has gotten attention in Virginia is Israel Flores Ortiz, 19, who is facing nine counts of assault and battery for groping girls at a Fairfax County high school he was attending. Victims and parents have alleged that Ortiz approached about 12 girls from behind in crowded hallways, grabbed them between the legs and groped their private areas, according to 7News. DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said last month that the agency is "calling on Fairfax County sanctuary politicians to NOT release this predator from jail back into our communities to assault more teenage women." She went on to slam Spanberger for ending former Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s policy of cooperation with ICE, saying it is "siding with criminal illegal aliens over American citizens." NEW POLL REVEALS SPANBGERGER’S POPULARITY IS PLUMMETING AMID BACKLASH OVER GERRYMANDERING DHS explained in a statement to Fox News Digital that it depends on partnerships to coordinate detention and removal of illegal aliens like Gomez, Muy and Jalloh. "ICE can only detain illegals for the purpose of removal," a DHS spokesperson said when asked how the agency coordinates handovers of suspects. Fox News' Peter Pinedo contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5672e3fb569bd90858a4c Massachusetts mom offers to admit killing 3 children as prosecutors push back on move that could dodge prison te 2026-04-07T20:21:02.646Z Massachusetts mom offers to admit killing 3 children as prosecutors push back on move that could dodge prison A Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children is offering to formally admit she killed them in a dramatic legal move that could shift the focus of her trial to her mental state — and potentially keep her out of prison. Lindsay Clancy, who was a Duxbury labor and delivery nurse, is willing to formally admit in writing to her role in the killings, according to a new motion filed by defense attorney Kevin Reddington. The filing, obtained by WCVB5, comes just one week after a judge denied Clancy’s request to split her trial into separate phases that would have divided the question of whether she committed the acts from her mental state at the time. In asking the court to reconsider, Reddington argued that Clancy’s admission would leave her mental condition as the central issue for a jury to decide. The filing states that she is willing to formally acknowledge her involvement in the conduct that led to the deaths of her three children. UTAH CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR KOURI RICHINS CONVICTED IN HUSBAND’S MURDER If she is ultimately deemed mentally unfit to stand trial, she could be committed to a secure mental health facility rather than face prison under Massachusetts law. Prosecutors have not agreed to the proposal. They previously opposed the idea of separating the trial, arguing that the evidence presented in each phase would be nearly identical. Clancy was indicted in September 2023 on three counts of murder and strangulation in connection with the deaths of her children, 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan. Prosecutors allege that Clancy used exercise bands to strangle the children inside the family’s Duxbury home on Jan. 24, 2023, before attempting to take her own life. MASSACHUSETTS MOTHER ACCUSED OF STRANGLING HER 3 CHILDREN SEEKS INSANITY DEFENSE Her husband, Patrick Clancy, returned home to what court documents describe as silence. He found blood on the floor and an open window before discovering his wife outside with cuts to her wrists and neck. She survived the apparent suicide attempt. Previously unsealed records, spanning nearly 300 pages, detail Clancy’s actions in the hours leading up to the killings. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X According to court documents, she had taken one of her children to a pediatrician appointment earlier that day and contacted a CVS pharmacy about a prescription. She also ordered takeout from a local restaurant and used Apple Maps to calculate travel time from her home. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Investigators say she then asked her husband to pick up the food and medication, leaving her alone with the children. Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife. SEND US A TIP HERE Clancy’s defense team has indicated it will argue she was suffering from severe postpartum depression and was overmedicated at the time of the killings. Court records show she had been prescribed a number of psychiatric medications, including Zoloft, Prozac, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Trazodone and Seroquel. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Her husband previously told a family friend he was concerned she may have been experiencing withdrawal from an anxiety medication in the weeks before the tragedy. Clancy has also filed a lawsuit against her medical providers, alleging a catastrophic failure in diagnosing and treating her mental health condition. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Clancy remains paralyzed from the chest down following her suicide attempt, her attorney has said, and is being held at Tewksbury State Hospital where she continues to receive psychiatric care under constant supervision.  She is expected to undergo a court-ordered forensic mental health evaluation between April 10 and April 12, with a status hearing scheduled for April 23, according to NBC10 Boston. Clancy’s trial is scheduled to begin July 20 after being delayed several times. Fox News Digital's Sarah Whitten-Rumpf and Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d567063fb569bd90858a3e Trump’s Threats of War Crimes Intensify Pressure on General Caine te 2026-04-07T20:20:22.855Z Trump’s Threats of War Crimes Intensify Pressure on General Caine The president’s apocalyptic rhetoric clashes with the responsibility of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to protect the military’s honor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d564ff3fb569bd908589fa Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year te 2026-04-07T20:11:43.543Z Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year Key Points: Arizona House measure on short-term rentals likely dead for the year Rep. Selina Bliss’s House Bill 2429 missed key deadlines in the state Senate The bill aimed to allow cities to limit the number of new short-term rentals An Arizona House measure boosting rules for short-term rentals like those offered through Airbnb and Vrbo is likely dead for the year after failing to get a hearing in the state Senate.  Short of some legislative sleight-of-hand, Rep. Selina Bliss’s House Bill 2429 faces nearly impossible odds after missing key deadlines when the final scheduled committee hearings of the legislative session passed in both chambers without it being heard.  She had hoped to get it on the March 31 Senate Appropriations Committee’s agenda, but it didn’t make the chairman’s cut. And it was too late to make it onto the companion House committee agenda the same day, leaving few options for her to resurrect it. Bliss, R-Prescott, said she’s not giving up, but realizes her chances are between slim and none. “I don’t want to walk out of here at the end of session thinking I left a stone unturned,” the Prescott Republican said in an interview with Capitol Media Services. “This is too important to too many people, too many districts.” What that most immediately means is that, at least for this year, there will be no limits on the number of people who can stay in these short-term rentals, no easing the path for communities to shut down bad actors, and no checks to see if renters are sex offenders. Bliss’ long odds come despite Senate President Warren Petersen’s comments that the short-term rental bill “sounded like a reasonable compromise.” The Gilbert Republican said he told his staff to convey to the House his willingness to put it to a vote. Petersen’s comment that he didn’t oppose the measure was prompted by Bliss saying she was told he was opposed to bypassing committees by allowing “strike-everything” amendments to move bills that fail to get Senate committee hearings.  She said she and backers of her compromise legislation, including cities, Realtors and Airbnb, worked every angle in recent weeks to get it heard in the Senate. But by the time the final Senate committee agenda was posted, it was too late to get it on last Tuesday’s House appropriations committee agenda to add it to a previously-passed Senate measure — an act known as a strike-everything amendment. Bliss said she was getting mixed messages and was never able to speak to Petersen directly to hash out a way forward. Bliss has been pushing for three years for new rules on short-term rentals, or STRs, including giving municipalities the ability to limit their numbers.  The number of STR’s has exploded in Arizona since then-Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation in 2016, which he strongly backed barring regulations of the industry.  That led to big problems in vacation towns like Sedona, where average workers can’t find housing, and even Scottsdale, where rental properties are increasingly scarce because of the number of Airbnbs. Despite calls from many municipalities, she was unable to win backing for proposals allowing cities and towns to limit the number of new STR’s or add new regulations because of opposition from the industry and from some lawmakers who support free-market principles. But she was smiling earlier this year when she negotiated a deal with the industry, Realtors and cities and towns to allow at least some new rules.  They included limiting the number of people who can stay overnight in STRs to two per bedroom, a move that should slow parking complaints. The measure also lets cities suspend a local license if there are three violations in 24 months, immediately act if there is just one serious health and safety violation, refuse a permit if there are unpaid fines, and allow cities to require that renters be checked for sex offender status. That last item — sex offender checks — was one of the reasons the bill was late getting to the Senate. After passing the House on a 36-19 vote on March 10, some members demanded the bill be amended to make the checks mandatory. In a rare move, Bliss pulled the bill back for a new amendment doing just that, and a second House tally. It passed for a second time on March 17 on a 37-14 count. That week-long delay meant most Senate committees were down to their final hearing of the year, and it never made it onto the agenda for its assigned committee, or for last week’s final scheduled hearing of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Transportation and Technology. She said she spoke with Sen. David Farnsworth, R-Mesa, the committee’s chair, and that he was supportive and would put it on his agenda. But that didn’t happen. “I missed the deadline because I thought Farnsworth was going to do it for me on the Senate side, and then the agendas got published at the same time, and then I lost both opportunities,” Bliss said last Tuesday.  “That was the point when I knew it was officially dead, when Farnsworth did not have it on his approps agenda,” she said. The post Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d564e93fb569bd908589d8 Second choke point crisis looms as Houthis threaten key Red Sea shipping lane te 2026-04-07T20:11:21.909Z Second choke point crisis looms as Houthis threaten key Red Sea shipping lane Iran-backed Houthi forces are raising the prospect of a second global shipping choke point in the Red Sea, threatening to deepen pressure on energy markets and global trade as the conflict with Iran intensifies. The Houthis entered the conflict in early April with missile and drone strikes on Israel and have since warned they could target shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb — a narrow corridor linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden — raising concerns the war could expand beyond the Strait of Hormuz and further disrupt global trade. Analysts warn that if Houthi forces begin targeting vessels again, it could open a second maritime front in a conflict that has already choked off traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, adding pressure to global energy markets and supply chains. The Bab al-Mandeb is one of the world’s most critical shipping choke points, handling roughly 12% of global seaborne oil trade and serving as a key gateway for cargo moving between Europe and Asia through the Suez Canal. TRUMP SEEKS WARSHIPS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES TO HELP SECURE STRAIT OF HORMUZ The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, are an Iran-backed armed group that controls much of northern Yemen and has been fighting a yearslong civil war against the country’s internationally recognized government. Houthi leaders, in coordination with Iran, have framed the potential escalation as part of their response to U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran and its allies, warning they could target shipping or restrict access to the Red Sea if the conflict intensifies. Iranian official Aliakbar Velayati posted on X on Sunday: "Today, the unified command of the Resistance front views Bab al-Mandeb as it does Hormuz. If the White House dares to repeat its foolish mistakes, it will soon realize that the flow of global energy and trade can be disrupted with a single move." The Red Sea has taken on added importance as the conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing more cargo and energy flows toward alternative routes. That shift has increased reliance on the Bab al-Mandeb — a choke point that handles roughly $1 trillion in goods annually — raising the stakes of any renewed disruption. Traffic through the Bab al-Mandeb is already running well below normal levels after earlier Houthi attacks pushed major shipping lines to reroute vessels around Africa. Ship-tracking data shows daily transits have fallen to roughly half of typical levels, underscoring that the route is already under strain even before any renewed escalation. "It’s less about what they can actually do and more about the threat," former Fifth Fleet commander Vice Adm. Kevin Donegan told Fox News Digital. "Once that risk is there, shipping companies decide not to take it." Even limited attacks or threats can drive up insurance costs and push major carriers to reroute vessels around Africa, effectively reducing traffic through the strait without a formal blockade. The U.S. launched a major air and naval campaign in 2025 — known as Operation Rough Rider — to counter Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, after the group began targeting commercial vessels in opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza. U.S. and allied forces carried out hundreds of strikes on missile launchers, drones, radar systems and other Houthi infrastructure across Yemen in an effort to restore freedom of navigation through the Red Sea. RUSSIA, CHINA VETO UN RESOLUTION AIMED AT REOPENING STRAIT OF HORMUZ, HOURS BEFORE TRUMP DEADLINE The campaign degraded parts of the group’s capabilities but failed to fully eliminate the threat, as shipping companies continued to avoid the route due to ongoing security risks. Both U.S. and regional experts say the Houthis lack the capability to fully shut down the Bab al-Mandeb, but retain the ability to harass vessels with missiles, drones and small boats — tactics that have previously disrupted shipping across the Red Sea. The Houthis field a growing arsenal of ballistic and cruise missiles, anti-ship weapons and drones, much of it derived from Iranian designs. While Iran has long supplied key components through smuggling networks, the group has also developed the ability to assemble and produce weapons inside Yemen — though analysts say those supply lines may now be constrained by the broader conflict. "They do have the ability to pester international maritime traffic," Middle East analyst Gregg Roman said, warning that broader attacks could trigger "a severe international response" from the U.S., Israel and Gulf allies. So far, the Houthis have limited their involvement to strikes on Israel, avoiding the kind of sustained maritime attacks that disrupted global shipping in previous years — a sign analysts say reflects both strategic restraint and pressure from regional actors. Officials and analysts say Iran could still encourage the group to escalate attacks on Red Sea shipping if the conflict deepens, positioning the Houthis as a secondary pressure point in the broader war. That dynamic has raised concerns the conflict could evolve into a multi-chokepoint crisis, testing the ability of the U.S. and its allies to keep critical global trade routes open. Beyond the immediate threat to shipping, Donegan warned that efforts by Iran or its proxies to influence who can safely transit key waterways could challenge long-standing norms of free passage — raising concerns about how similar tactics could play out in other global choke points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d564d63fb569bd908589cf Livvy Dunne says she auditioned for HBO's 'White Lotus' but got rejected for a role te 2026-04-07T20:11:02.384Z Livvy Dunne says she auditioned for HBO's 'White Lotus' but got rejected for a role Former LSU gymnast and social media sensation Livvy Dunne claims she recently auditioned for the fourth season of the HBO drama "The White Lotus." In an interview with Boardroom on Tuesday, Dunne claims her first ever audition for an acting role was for the HBO hit series, but she did not get the part. "My first audition ever was in person for a big show. Am I allowed to even say? I don't know. I didn't get it, but it was for White Lotus season 4. So, that was my first audition ever," she said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Dunne admitted she felt "nervous" going into the audition. "I was obviously a bit nervous at first. I was like, 'Oh man, like what if I forget the lines?'" she added. "I've done things way harder than this in my life. I flipped on a beam in front of 13,500 people. I can do this. it's different. I think I would have rather have done a back flip in front of the casting director. But I mean, I went there, I put it all out there. It was my first audition. I mean, like, I didn't know what to expect. And it was honestly really fun." LIVVY DUNNE CELEBRATES PAUL SKENES' CY YOUNG AWARD HONOR Fox News Digital has reached out to HBO for comment. Dunne, who has more than 7.9 million followers on TikTok and another 5.2 million on Instagram, has pushed back on being labeled and "influencer" ever since the end of her college gymnastics career. Dunne bristled at the term "influencer" during an interview with Maxim. She was then asked what she wanted to be referred to as. "A former athlete, and honestly, right now: model," she said. When she’s not working on her brand or the Livvy Fund, Dunne can be seen cheering on her boyfriend Paul Skenes as he plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fox News Digital's Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d564c23fb569bd908589c6 ICE nabs 5 illegal immigrants wanted for murder abroad in New England crackdown te 2026-04-07T20:10:42.688Z ICE nabs 5 illegal immigrants wanted for murder abroad in New England crackdown Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston announced the arrests of five illegal immigrantsillegal immigrants over the past month who are wanted for murder and other violent crimes in their home countries, including several subjects of Interpol Red Notices. The agency said in a series of posts on X that ‘‘each illegally entered the United States during the Biden administration's disastrous open border policy.’’ ICE said the migrants were apprehended in New England and are wanted overseas for serious violent offenses, including homicide and attempted homicide. ‘‘ERO Boston has always been—and will continue to be—strongly committed to targeted enforcement actions against the most dangerous criminal aliens, ensuring the safety and security of our New England communities,’’ ICE Boston said. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF FATAL HIT AND RUN THAT KILLED NORTH CAROLINA MOTORCYCLIST The arrests underscore ICE’s focus on detaining foreign nationals accused of serious crimes abroad and highlight ongoing concerns about public safety tied to illegal border crossings. Officials identified the suspects as Magno Jose Dos Santos, who was arrested on March 22 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is wanted in Brazil on charges of homicide and attempted homicide tied to a May 12, 2021, incident. ICE SEEKING DETENTION OF 3 ALLEGED MS-13 MEMBERS ACCUSED OF MURDERING 14-YEAR-OLD BOY Bryan Rafael Gomez was arrested on April 4 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for homicide, wanted by authorities in the Dominican Republic. An Interpol Red Notice is an international request to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition. Altieris Chaves Paiva was arrested on April 5 in Falmouth, Massachusetts, and is also the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for homicide, wanted by authorities in Brazil. Kele Cristian Alves-Pereira was arrested on March 13 in Everett, Massachusetts, and is wanted in Brazil for murder, with Interpol issuing a Red Notice for her arrest. She has a ‘‘777’’ tattoo on her neck and a teardrop tattoo beneath her eye, an image released by ICE shows. Danny Granados-Garcia was arrested on March 10 in Waterbury, Connecticut, and is a wanted fugitive in El Salvador, facing an arrest warrant issued Feb. 11, 2026, for aggravated homicide and alleged membership in a terrorist organization. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562e93fb569bd90858983 Nightly southbound SR 51 lane restrictions begin April 7 te 2026-04-07T20:02:49.089Z Nightly southbound SR 51 lane restrictions begin April 7 A map shows the project area for the SR 51 I-10 to Shea Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation project, which began in mid-March and is expected to take six months to complete (graphic courtesy of ADOT). The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is advising Phoenix area drivers to plan for the following nightly lane restrictions for work on the State Route 51 pavement rehabilitation project between Interstate 10 (Papago Freeway) and Shea Boulevard: Southbound SR 51 will be narrowed to one or two lanes between Shea Boulevard and Northern Avenue nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting Tuesday, April 7, and ending Friday morning, April 10. UPCOMING CLOSURES Southbound SR 51 will be CLOSED between Indian School Road and I-10 (at the “Mini-Stack Interchange”) from 9 p.m. Friday, April 10, to 5 a.m. Monday, April 13. ADOT advises drivers to use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones. For more information about the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project, visit azdot.gov/sr51-I-10-shea-pavement-rehab. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562d53fb569bd9085897a Dementia education, support available te 2026-04-07T20:02:29.675Z Dementia education, support available Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Care and Education Campus, located at 3811 N. 44th St., will host Dementia Experience and Education Saturday, April 11, and Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. to noon, both days. This interactive presentation features an 8-minute experience that presses participants to perform everyday tasks as if they were living with cognitive impairment. This simulation will be followed by a general review of the most common types of dementia and how progressive brain changes impact thinking, functioning and behaviors. Participants will then explore improvisation techniques, sensory experiences and other person-centered approaches that optimize meaningful connections with the person living with dementia. Limited seating is available and registration is required. Send an email to events@dementiacampus.org or call 602-767-8300. Find additional information at www.dementiacampus.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562c13fb569bd90858971 Submissions open for emerging artists te 2026-04-07T20:02:09.896Z Submissions open for emerging artists Yaritza Flores Bustos, “51 and Thomas,” 2023. Earthenware, glaze, underglaze, stain, and luster (image courtesy of the artist). Bustos was a 2023 Lehmann Prize winner. Phoenix Art Museum has opened the annual call for submissions for the institution’s Sally and Richard Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards, a juried grant program that provides recognition and $10,000 in financial support for emerging, professional artists based in Arizona. Applicants who are not chosen for the Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards will be automatically entered into the running for the Sette/Cohn Artist Award, a $5,000 prize awarded to an emerging Arizona artist selected from the Lehmann Emerging Artist Award application pool. The call opened March 1 and is open through April 27 to qualifying artists who wish to present their work for consideration. There is no cost to submit an application. Up to two Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards recipients and one Sette/Cohn Artist Award recipient will be announced the week of Sept. 21 with work exhibited in summer 2027. To apply, visit www.phxart.org/art/artist-awards or www.artlinkphx.org/calls. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562ac3fb569bd90858960 Arizona attorney general seeks $972K from Kroger over failed Albertsons merger te 2026-04-07T20:01:48.599Z Arizona attorney general seeks $972K from Kroger over failed Albertsons merger Key Points: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes seeks $972,000 from Kroger and Albertsons States spent $10.3 million in legal fees blocking the proposed merger Arizona held town halls to gauge residents’ concerns about the merger’s impact Attorney General Kris Mayes wants more than $972,000 from two grocery giants whose 2024 merger she helped block. Legal papers filed in federal court in Oregon say that’s what the state spent on legal fees and costs fighting Kroger’s, the parent company of Fry’s Foods, Smith’s, and other grocery stores, proposed bid to acquire the Albertsons chain, including Safeway, which Albertsons had previously acquired. And it’s not just Mayes seeking reimbursement. Several other states involved in the lawsuit, led by the Federal Trade Commission, also want some money. All totaled, their requests exceed $10.3 million. But the attorneys for the affected states are telling U.S. District Court Judge Adrienne Nelson that the amount is justified, citing a Kroger filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission stating that it spent more than $1 billion over three years on the unsuccessful merger. “Thus even when factoring in the FTC’s role in the proceedings, the states’ request in this case is reasonable,” they wrote. There was no immediate response from either company. Mayes got involved in 2023 when the proposed merger was announced. In a statement, Kroger said it would benefit not just shareholders but would lower prices, provide more choices and establish a more competitive alternative to “large, non-union retailers,” a reference to Walmart — though not all Kroger stores are unionized, either. It also promised to invest $1.3 billion into Albertsons. That led Mayes, along with other attorneys general, to start her own probe. All that, according to the lawsuit, cost money. The states shared a database to handle the more than 19 million documents gathered. “States also issued their own investigative demands, interviewed witnesses in the industry, attended FTC investigative hearings, spoke to consumers and grocers, and conducted market research, the lawyers told Nelson. Then in 2024, the FTC sued, and with Arizona and other states joining in, even more costs were incurred. Ultimately, federal and state judges issued an order enjoining the $24.6 billion merger. The chains ultimately gave up and remained separate. But none of that, the state attorneys general say, excuses the two chains from reimbursing them for all their legal fees and costs investigating, separate from the FTC, whether state laws could be violated by the merger. “Each of the states spent a significant amount of time investigating and prosecuting their opposition to the proposed merger,” they told the judge. “The hours for both investigating and prosecuting the states’ antitrust claims for injunctive relief are recoverable.” Mayes herself said at the time that her office was reviewing questions such as whether the combination would enable the surviving entity to drive up prices in Arizona, whether stores would close, and how it would affect the 35,000 Arizonans working for both. That also included a series of town halls across the state to hear from residents on how the merger would affect them and their community. The attorneys pursuing the legal fees estimated in the court documents that the eight states and the District of Columbia — separate from the FTC — spent a total of about 15,000 hours involving 45 attorneys, 16 paralegals and other support staff. And they said the $774 an hour they want for lawyers is reasonable. “The proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger represented a significant threat to the competitive market for grocery stores that is fundamental to maintaining lower costs for food,” the lawyers for the state told the judge. “Defendants were willing to spend $1.5 billion to see the merger through,” they said. “The states’ request for attorneys’ fees and expenses is reasonable in light of the complexity of the issues, the significant impact they had, and the resources required to succeed.” The bid for legal fees is separate from the state of Washington, which filed its own legal action in state court to block the merger, and was separately awarded $28.4 million. The post Arizona attorney general seeks $972K from Kroger over failed Albertsons merger first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562963fb569bd9085893c Cyndi Lauper hit with backlash over SAVE Act stance as critics say ‘stick to performing’ te 2026-04-07T20:01:26.459Z Cyndi Lauper hit with backlash over SAVE Act stance as critics say ‘stick to performing’ Pop icon Cyndi Lauper is facing backlash after blasting a Republican-backed voting bill, warning her followers in a fiery social media post that the SAVE (Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility) Act is "not about protecting against voter fraud — it’s about voter suppression." In an Instagram video, Lauper urged Americans — particularly women — to push back. "It’s me, Cyndi. Don’t be fooled. The SAVE Act is not about protecting against voter fraud — it’s about voter suppression. Congress is trying to pass the SAVE Act to make it harder to vote, especially for millions of women," she said. MERYL STREEP CLAIMS SAVE AMERICA ACT FORCES MARRIED WOMEN TO 'PROVE WHO THEY ARE' TO VOTE She escalated the warning, tying the legislation to a broader fight over rights. "First, they come after our right to control our bodies, and now they’re coming after our right to vote. So, we must stop them," Lauper said. "We are half the population. You need to stand up now. Join me in telling your senators to stand up against the SAVE Act…" Fans were quick to comment on the video, as some criticized the legendary singer. "Stick to performing and stop with politics," one user wrote. "Great job reading from a teleprompter you should pull a Joe Biden repeat quote repeat quote," a comment read. Another called out Lauper, writing, "Wow......I can see by the reflection behind you it appears you are reading off a teleprompter. How much money were you paid for this FALSE ADVERTISEMENT?" "Who cares what HOLLYWEIRD thinks!!!!!!" another user added. Other fans supported the singer, with one writing, "I'm with you 100%." "I love it when people who I thought were cool, end up still being cool AF and doing the right thing!" a fan reacted, while another agreed, "Its all suppression. Suppression of women! Preach, Queen! Stand up!" LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" singer isn’t the only celebrity weighing in on the SAVE Act. Meryl Streep previously raised alarms during an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," suggesting married women could face new hurdles at the ballot box. "I hope that the Save America Act, if that passes, all the married women that have changed their names are going to have to go to the registrar and prove that they are who they are. In other words, to your voting registrar," she said. "This is what I understand. Otherwise, when you get to the voting booth in November, you might be disqualified because your name doesn't, on your birth certificate, doesn't match your name on the voting rolls. So, everybody has to get – and this is such a pain in the neck because you have to go but do it because, otherwise, you'll be turned away." TRUMP WARNS HE WON’T ENDORSE LAWMAKERS WHO OPPOSE SAVE AMERICA ACT She added, "And I think that women need to be heard, especially in this moment." Democrats have argued that the bill could restrict access to voting and impact vulnerable groups. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has gone even further, comparing the proposal to "Jim Crow 2.0." "Each state can have its own voter ID laws, and some do and some don’t. But, secondly, what they are proposing in this so-called SAVE Act is like Jim Crow 2.0. They make it so hard to get any kind of voter ID that more than 20 million legitimate people, mainly poorer people and people of color, will not be able to vote under this law. We will not let it pass in the Senate. We are fighting it tooth and nail," Schumer said in a February CNN interview. Republicans are firing back just as forcefully, insisting the bill protects election integrity without blocking eligible voters. "This is absolute nonsense, and we specifically allow for a provision to make sure that no one can possibly be left behind," Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, has said. "If a woman tried to register to vote with different names on her birth certificate and driver’s license," Roy said, "we literally put in the statute that all you have to do is sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury that, ‘I am that person. This is my birth certificate… and this is my driver's license that is reflecting my married name.’" The SAVE Act would require proof of citizenship to vote, direct states to verify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls, expand coordination with federal agencies like DHS and impose new criminal penalties for registering noncitizens. Fox News Digital's Hanna Panreck contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5626e3fb569bd9085892f Only Trump Knows Why Bondi Was Fired as Attorney General, Blanche Says te 2026-04-07T20:00:46.719Z Only Trump Knows Why Bondi Was Fired as Attorney General, Blanche Says In his first news conference since being elevated to acting attorney general, Todd Blanche said that “nobody has any idea” what led to Pam Bondi’s dismissal other than President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562563fb569bd90858909 Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, U.S. agencies warn te 2026-04-07T20:00:22.145Z Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, U.S. agencies warn A joint FBI, NSA and CISA advisory warns that Iranian hackers have 'escalated' their tactics in response to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d55dcf3fb569bd90858886 Arizona’s HB 2917 would eliminate a valuable law enforcement tool te 2026-04-07T19:41:03.927Z Arizona’s HB 2917 would eliminate a valuable law enforcement tool James Edelstein On June 27, 2024, Prescott Valley Police Department Officers stopped a driver who was impaired by alcohol and drugs, had alcohol and drugs in her car, and whose 12-year-old son was a passenger. This driver had a warrant for manslaughter for failing to appear in court for a separate case in Pinal County where she was charged with killing someone in a crash while she was driving impaired. This stop was only possible because our license plate reader (LPR) captured a photo of her license plate, linked it to the warrant, and alerted our officers. Had she not been apprehended she could have caused another serious collision.  Since then, our department has located offenders, missing persons, and vulnerable children and adults thanks to LPR. Our department does not use LPR without oversight. Our policy requires each LPR search to be done with a case or incident number, justification, audits of LPR use, and training.  Arizona House Bill 2917 would restrict LPR so much that it would render the technology virtually useless as an investigative tool. Requiring a search warrant would flood courts with thousands of warrants every day, disallowing retroactive searches would make the system useless for criminal investigations, and requiring deletion of photos three minutes after they are taken would delete photos before most crimes are reported. Proponents of the bill have cited concerns about “government surveillance” as their reason, although courts have repeatedly ruled that there is no expectation of privacy in a public place, much less a roadway. Most recently, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals held that individuals have no reasonable expectation of privacy in their vehicle’s location on public streets, and that use of LPR does not violate any citizen’s privacy (US v. Porter, No 25-60163).  We are all being tracked by the apps on our phones. That data, rather than being used to stop criminals or protect the vulnerable, is used by private companies for product marketing, determining new retail locations, and other patterning for profit. If the genuine issue is a fear of improper surveillance, why don’t proponents of this bill fight against this use of our location information and instead focus on the legitimate use of photos taken on a public roadway to serve victims and rescue missing people?  Are supporters of this bill prepared to see crime rates increase, solved cases decrease, and missing folks go unfound due to a fear of “surveillance?” The bill’s broad definition of government surveillance could be interpreted to include any government-owned camera. Imagine body camera footage and cameras in public spaces being subjected to deletion requirements in three minutes, search warrants to look at the data, and no retroactive searches? Public spaces like airports and parks would be a criminal’s new favorite place to commit a crime.  LPR is not only used to stop criminals. It is also a critical tool for locating vulnerable people in crisis. On September 24th, 2024, an elderly man went missing who had several medical conditions. We used LPR to locate his vehicle and facilitate its entry into the silver alert system. He was found the next day by the Arizona Department of Public Safety in another community. He required immediate medical attention and was taken to the hospital. If not for his vehicle’s photo on LPR, he may have died. We could not have identified his vehicle without LPR.  I ask our elected officials to carefully consider the impact of requests to tie the hands of law enforcement agencies’ use of LPR. The passage of Arizona House Bill 2917 will make Arizona less safe. James Edelstein is an Assistant Chief with the Prescott Valley Police Department and has been in law enforcement since 1995. The post Arizona’s HB 2917 would eliminate a valuable law enforcement tool first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d55dba3fb569bd90858861 Trump Iran threat sparks calls for his ouster, but one Dem says effort ‘not realistic’ te 2026-04-07T19:40:42.102Z Trump Iran threat sparks calls for his ouster, but one Dem says effort ‘not realistic’ Dozens of congressional Democrats are demanding that Republicans remove President Donald Trump for his latest threat against Iran, but one lawmaker says the idea isn’t "realistic." Several congressional Democrats want to invoke the 25th Amendment, a decades-old addition to the Constitution that empowers a president’s Cabinet to remove him from office if he is unable to do the job. Some Democrats are arguing that Trump’s latest threat against Iran on Truth Social — where he declared that a "whole civilization will die tonight" unless his demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are met — is proof that he has lost the ability to carry out his role as commander in chief. But Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., doesn’t believe now is the moment to pull the trigger on the 25th Amendment. GRAHAM EYES ‘DOWN PAYMENT’ ON TRUMP-BACKED SAVE ACT WITHOUT DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT "I’m getting a lot of traffic about the 25th Amendment after Trump’s mad rants," Whitehouse said on X. "The president is facing serious mental decline; I’m with you on that." "But unfortunately, invoking the 25th is not realistic right now, given his oddball Cabinet of sycophants and eccentrics, and Republican ‘spines of foam,’" he continued. "We’re going to have to buckle down and win this the old-fashioned way." BIPARTISAN SENATORS PROBE KREMLIN-LINKED DELEGATION'S MEETINGS WITH US OFFICIALS Doing so would require Vice President JD Vance and a majority of Trump’s Cabinet to agree to remove him. They would then send a declaration to Congress, which Trump would likely dispute, requiring a two-thirds vote in both chambers to officially remove him from office. It’s a much higher bar than impeachment and conviction — and a move that has never been used to remove a sitting president. While the measure has been used a handful of times since its ratification in the 1960s — either for brief transfers of power during medical procedures requiring anesthesia or to fill vacancies in the vice presidency — it has never been used to involuntarily remove a president. HAWLEY, WARREN TEAM UP TO BACK TRUMP, CRACK DOWN ON DEFENSE CONTRACTOR PAYOUTS Congressional Republicans similarly called for invoking the 25th Amendment against former President Joe Biden toward the end of his presidency, particularly after his debate performance against Trump in the summer of 2024. Still, Democrats are seeking recourse over Trump’s Easter comments and his latest post Tuesday. "If I were in Trump’s Cabinet, I would spend Easter calling constitutional lawyers about the 25th Amendment," Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said on X. "This is completely, utterly unhinged. He’s already killed thousands. He’s going to kill thousands more." Others are accusing Trump of being on the cusp of committing war crimes by targeting civilian infrastructure.  When asked if she believed that the administration would be carrying out a war crime by targeting power supply and bridges, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said, "No." "It's an ongoing operation, and if he needs leverage, he's using that leverage," Ernst said. Many Republicans have remained silent on Trump's post.  Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment and has not yet received a reply. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d55b8b3fb569bd908587f1 Astronaut tells CNN 'entire' Trump administration deserves credit for Artemis mission success te 2026-04-07T19:31:23.699Z Astronaut tells CNN 'entire' Trump administration deserves credit for Artemis mission success Former astronaut Clayton Anderson credited President Donald Trump’s entire administration when asked by a CNN host whether the president "deserves any credit." The Artemis II astronauts completed their lunar mission late Monday, traveling deeper into space than any humans in history and revealing views of the far side of the Moon never seen before. Trump congratulated the crew as they continued their spaceflight, telling them, "Your mission paves the way for America's return to the lunar surface very soon." Anderson, who spent 167 days living and working in space on the International Space Station, spoke to Abby Phillip about how he felt about this latest accomplishment. "I think it's great for them," he said. "I'm very envious. I would love to be with them in that tiny little capsule, being so close to the moon," he said. "But it's very important, and I agree with what Miles [O’Brien] said, that we got to be the best. We’ve got to be the leaders in space exploration. And so I love the fact that we finally have committed after 54 years to begin this journey again." NASA'S ARTEMIS II CREW COMMITS TO MOON TRAJECTORY AFTER CRITICAL BURN SENDS ORION INTO DEEP SPACE Phillip then pressed him for his thoughts on a recent statement from the president, asking the astronaut, "In your view, Clayton, does President Trump deserve credit for — he said today that he was given a choice to shut NASA down or keep it going. Do you think he deserves any credit for keeping it going?" Anderson suggested the entire administration deserved credit, arguing that politicizing this accomplishment is missing the point. "Well, I think the entire administration deserves credit, all the people that are involved picking [NASA Administrator] Mr. Isaacman," he said. "The politics of it to me is — is kind of fluff. I think that the key thing is, is that we're doing it and that takes the efforts of a lot of different people." KEY US ALLY BLOCKS AIRSPACE TO MILITARY FLIGHTS OVER IRAN, ESCALATING STANDOFF WITH TRUMP He continued, noting, "It takes appropriate budget money, as we all know. We hope that the budget money will continue to be there because it will be required for us to get to Artemis III and then Artemis IV. So, you know, everybody's taking credit." "I'm taking credit by being on your show and saying, ‘Hey, I was an astronaut for a while. You know, I lived on the space station. Give me some credit!’" Anderson said. "So, you know — so it's, it's kind of a — it's a humanitarian success."  The exchange was first noted by NewsBusters.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Phillip agreed, saying that after having spent 167 days in space, Anderson indeed deserved to "get all the credit," and thanked him for his service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d55b783fb569bd908587e8 Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt announces engagement to son of team's former quarterback: 'It was always you' te 2026-04-07T19:31:04.167Z Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt announces engagement to son of team's former quarterback: 'It was always you' Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, announced her engagement earlier this week. Hunt posted a photo collage of her engagement to Derek Green, the son of former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green. "It was always you," the couple wrote in a collaboration Instagram post with emojis of a ring, red heart, and infinity sign. "'And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.' Romans 8:28." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The couple posted 14 photos, including one with Green on a knee in front of a crying Hunt, a close-up of the ring, a photo of Green and Clark Hunt shaking hands, and both mothers taking photos of the occasion. Hunt also posted a video that her mother took of her just before she got engaged, captioning it "POV: walking towards your forever." Hunt took a golf cart to a boardwalk that she walked down to meet Green, who was decked out in a white suit himself. The couple also posted on Easter Sunday. "Thank You, Jesus — for salvation, for love, and for this beautiful chapter You’ve written for us. You painted the purest picture of love the world has ever seen, and today we celebrate that gift," they wrote. "As we step into this new season of life together, our prayer is simple — to love each other the way You loved the church. Selflessly. Faithfully. Completely. Happy Easter from our hearts to yours." TRAVIS KELCE'S SISTER-IN-LAW BEGS PEOPLE TO 'STOP F---ING ASKING' HER ABOUT HIS AND TAYLOR SWIFT'S WEDDING While Green did not find the same success as his father, he still played four seasons at SMU and one more at Long Island University. Hunt was previously in a relationship with Cody Keith, an ex-quarterback for East Carolina University who got a shot in multiple NFL training camps before seeing some interest in the Canadian Football League who had once befriended Patrick Mahomes. Rumors of their breakup swirled earlier last year, and then Hunt confirmed she was in another relationship this time last year. Hunt is a staple at Chiefs games every season, usually being spotted on the sidelines before games and commenting on what went down on the gridiron after the final whistle via social media. Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d55b643fb569bd908587df Gilgo Beach victim’s son claims suspected serial killer’s family turned horror into profits ahead of plea te 2026-04-07T19:30:44.413Z Gilgo Beach victim’s son claims suspected serial killer’s family turned horror into profits ahead of plea The son of a victim of the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer has filed a lawsuit against Rex Heuermann and members of his family over the alleged torture and dismemberment of his mother – just days before he is expected to plead guilty to the brutal killings of seven women.   On Monday, attorney John Ray filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Benjamin Torres, the only child of Valerie Mack, according to court documents obtained by Fox News. The civil filing alleges that Mack’s death deprived Torres of his "mother’s care, guidance, protection, nurture, society and economic support."  ACCUSED GILGO BEACH SERIAL KILLER REX HEUERMANN EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILTY IN MURDER CASE: REPORTS Mack, a 24-year-old from Philadelphia, vanished when her son was just 6 years old in 2000. Her partial remains were discovered in Manorville, New York after a group of hikers stumbled upon a suspicious black bag that November. According to the lawsuit, Mack was "tortured ferociously" before allegedly being killed and dismembered by Heuermann.   REX HEUERMANN'S FAMILY KEPT GRUESOME PIECE OF EVIDENCE, SOURCE SAYS As a result, Torres is seeking unspecified "recovery for the wrongful torture and murder of Valerie Mack, for the terror, restraint, pain, mutilation, and dismemberment inflicted upon her before and after death, for the concealment and mutilation of her remains, and for the profound and prolonged harm thereby inflicted," the lawsuit said. EX-WIFE OF ALLEGED GILGO BEACH KILLER STILL DEFENDS HIM, BUT DAUGHTER SAYS HE ‘MOST LIKELY’ DID IT The suit also aims to seek compensation from Heuermann’s ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, and daughter Victoria Heuermann stemming from profits made from the Peacock documentary, "Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets."  The family received over $1 million from the documentary, according to Newsday. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "Asa Ellerup and Victoria Heuermann at some point in time knew of, concealed, deliberately ignored, or consciously avoided learning of material facts concerning the assault, murder, dismemberment, concealment, and disposal of Valerie Mack," the lawsuit added.  SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER The lawsuit also addresses New York’s two-year deadline for wrongful death lawsuits to be filed, arguing the limit should be waived for Torres due to his age at the time of his mother’s murder and authorities’ delay in identifying her remains. SEND US A TIP HERE  Heuermann was charged with Mack’s death in late 2024, marking the seventh and final victim prosecutors say he killed between 1993 and 2010.  LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He is expected to plead guilty to all seven counts of murder as part of a plea deal offered by Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. He is due back in court on Wednesday. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Heuermann is accused of killing Mack, Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla and Amber Lynn Costello.  Tierney, and the attorneys for Heuermann, Ellerup and Torres did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Ellerup's attorney is expected to address the lawsuit at a 4 p.m. news conference. Fox News' Jennifer Johnson and Michael Ruiz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d556f13fb569bd90858719 Attorney general issues warning to landlords on cooling system failures te 2026-04-07T19:11:45.183Z Attorney general issues warning to landlords on cooling system failures Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a warning to landlords about their obligation to provide cooling systems to tenants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d556d93fb569bd908586ef DAVID MARCUS: In Trump's Department of War, it's soldiers — not experts — calling the shots te 2026-04-07T19:11:21.728Z DAVID MARCUS: In Trump's Department of War, it's soldiers — not experts — calling the shots When President Donald Trump changed the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War last year, many saw it as merely a branding exercise, but as the fierceness of Operation Epic Fury in Iran has shown us, it was much, much more than that. On Easter Sunday, our military pulled off a daring rescue of a downed airman behind enemy lines, and what it made clear, once again, is that Trump’s Department of War is run by soldiers, not by experts, and the results are phenomenal. As Secretary of War and former frontline veteran Pete Hegseth has put it many times, his Pentagon will focus on "maximum lethality, not tepid legality." Put another way, what is the point of having the biggest, deadliest, most powerful military in the world if every bad actor across the globe knows America is too feckless to use it? TRUMP TOUTS AIRMAN RESCUE MISSION, BOASTS IRAN COULD BE 'TAKEN OUT IN 1 NIGHT' Thus far, when you compare the stunning success of our military operations in Venezuela, as well as the shock and awe leveled across Iran, with Joe Biden’s staggeringly stupid and tragic Afghanistan withdrawal, the difference isn’t just night and day, and it’s not just winning and losing, but life and death. Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has essentially assumed that it can easily win any knockdown, drag-out military confrontation, so the question has too often been about winning the peace, not winning the wars. This has almost always meant being less aggressive and using less fighting force in the hopes of not creating more people across the globe who dislike America, but Pete Hegseth understands that is not his job. TRUMP’S IRAN STRATEGY IS WORKING AND TEACHING OUR FOES WHAT DETERRENCE MEANS Hegseth’s attitude is that when the bell rings, we pummel our enemies like a young Mike Tyson until the bell rings again; we don’t hold them up for a few rounds to put on a good show for NATO and the United Nations. Another thing that Hegseth instinctively understands as a soldier’s soldier is that the best way to avoid endless wars is to win them quickly, decisively and, as President Trump has put it, unconditionally. This willingness to use extreme measures is something that should give Iran’s leadership — those still breathing, anyway — great pause as we approach Tuesday’s 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to give in or face massive destruction. DR MARC SIEGEL: BLEEDING, ALONE AND HUNTED -- A DOWNED COLONEL’S MIRACLE SURVIVAL On Sunday, Trump posted to Truth Social, "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F**kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP." Liberals all over the country shrieked in agony and called for Trump’s removal, claiming that attacking infrastructure is a war crime, even though attacking infrastructure — or, if you want to be fancy, "disrupting the enemy’s interior lines" — is as natural to warfare as chipping is to golf. Carl von Clausewitz was an early-19th-century Prussian officer whose book "On War" is considered the birth of modern military tactics. In it, he writes this in regard to what defeating your enemy means: WHY TRUMP, IRAN SEEM LIGHT-YEARS APART ON ANY POSSIBLE DEAL TO END THE WAR "What do we mean by the defeat of the enemy? Simply the destruction of his forces, whether by death, injury, or any other means — either completely or enough to make him stop fighting." This is the Hegseth, soldier-first, expert-last style of war; it is not a forever slog in which houses of diplomatic cards are carefully constructed. It is not a style that would allow our naval forces to be captured and humiliated by Iran, as happened under Barack Obama. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION No, under Hegseth’s Department of War, our downed serviceman this week was not bartered for; he was rescued by a military that blew up anyone who tried to get in its way. No wonder recruitment and morale are soaring. Young men and women joining the military under this Department of War know they are neither diplomatic pawns nor guinea pigs in woke social engineering experiments; they are warriors. Whatever the ultimate outcome in Iran, one thing is already certain: no nation on earth, no foe, can assume, as they did under the Department of Defense, that the U.S. military will simply block punches without landing any. After decades of civilian experts and mild-mannered generals giving America a kinder and gentler military, warfighting is back, and whether the United States of America is loved around the world or not, it absolutely will be feared. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d556c53fb569bd908586e6 Michigan Democrat defends appearing with Hasan Piker, distances himself from podcaster's controversial remarks te 2026-04-07T19:11:01.834Z Michigan Democrat defends appearing with Hasan Piker, distances himself from podcaster's controversial remarks Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed defended his decision to appear with controversial podcaster Hasan Piker at an upcoming rally while distancing himself from the host’s past remarks on 9/11 and the October 7 attacks during a "Fox & Friends" appearance on Tuesday. "Of course I oppose rape. Of course I don't think 9/11 was justified," El-Sayed said, referring to past controversial comments made by Piker. "[Just] because you appear with somebody, doesn't mean you agree with them on everything." El-Sayed expanded on that argument by pointing to past controversial remarks made by President Donald Trump, saying that appearing alongside someone does not equate to endorsing all of their views. MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE RESPONDS TO BACKLASH OVER KHAMENEI COMMENTS, CALLS IRAN CONFLICT ‘WAR WE DON’T NEED’ "When did we start bending to cancel culture? When did we start saying that cancel culture was okay?" he asked, arguing that those seeking to earn votes and "build America" should be willing to "go and talk to anyone anywhere." Piker has drawn criticism in the past for controversial comments about both the September 11 attacks and the Oct. 7, 2023 assault on Israel, including remarks that appeared to downplay or justify the violence. More specifically, Piker minimized reports of mass sexual assault during the Oct. 7 attacks, having previously argued that actions taken by the Trump administration helped create enough anger to inspire the atrocity. SANDERS-ENDORSED SENATE CANDIDATE KNOCKED FOR ALLEGED FLIP-FLOP TO 'HAVE IT BOTH WAYS' ON KEY ISSUE In one of his more widely criticized moments, Piker also said during a stream in 2019 that "America deserved 9/11." After immense backlash, Piker said in an interview with The Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur that he "obviously" did not mean that America deserved the attacks and accused critics of not disregarding "the actual truth of what I was talking about," explaining the viral quote as a critique of U.S. foreign policy. El-Sayed has consistently distanced himself from such remarks, insisting that he is speaking to Piker's audience in an effort to reach voters he might not otherwise connect with. El-Sayed also explained his own controversial remark that he wanted to avoid commenting on the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei because of people in Dearborn who were "sad" about the development. "Fast forward five weeks on, I think all of us are sad today. Our gas prices are up over a dollar, we're fighting a war that is taking service members' lives and we're paying our tax dollars to do it to the tune of a billion to $2 billion a day, so I think, all of [us] right now ought to be sad," he said in part. When pressed further, El-Sayed told co-host Lawrence Jones he is "no apologist for any regime, including our own," but argued that "the end doesn’t justify the means" when it comes to U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts. Fox News' Rachel Wolf and Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d556b13fb569bd908586dd Trump's threat to end Iranian 'civilization' sparks uproar on Capitol Hill te 2026-04-07T19:10:41.997Z Trump's threat to end Iranian 'civilization' sparks uproar on Capitol Hill President Donald Trump's escalating threats against Iran sparked fierce bipartisan backlash on Capitol Hill, with some lawmakers calling for his removal from office. Trump warned Tuesday that a "whole civilization will die tonight" unless Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway responsible for one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.  "I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. "However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?" Some Democratic lawmakers in both chambers immediately called for the president’s impeachment, though it is likely to be a futile effort in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. WHY TRUMP’S WAR SPEECH FAILED: DECLARING VICTORY BUT STILL BOMBING IRAN BACK TO THE ‘STONE AGES’ "Trump’s unhinged threats of violence and genocide are inexcusable," Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., wrote on social media. "My Republican colleagues can't keep turning a blind eye. He must be stopped and impeached." "Sickeningly evil. Donald Trump must be impeached," Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said in response to Trump’s message. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., also called on the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment, characterizing Trump as a "maniac" who must be removed from office. Under the U.S. Constitution, the vice president and a majority of the cabinet can use the mechanism to remove a president, though the cohort must submit a written letter to Congress stating their rationale. Lawmakers in both chambers would then need to approve the president’s removal with a two-thirds majority — a much higher bar than impeachment and conviction. Republicans similarly demanded that former President Joe Biden be removed toward the end of his administration. The White House slammed Democrats' renewed impeachment push in a statement to Fox News Digital. "This is pathetic. Democrats have been talking about impeaching President Trump since before he was even sworn into office," White House spokesman Davis Ingle said. "The Democrats in Congress are deranged, weak, and ineffective, which is why their approval ratings are at historic lows." Other Democratic lawmakers stopped short of calling for Trump’s ouster but have advocated for an immediate end to the war and canceling recess to hold a vote to check the president’s war powers in Iran. TRUMP FIGHTING FIERCE BATTLES, AT HOME AND ABROAD: WHY HE CASUALLY DISMISSES THE CONSEQUENCES "Each Republican who refuses to join us in voting against this wanton war of choice owns every consequence of whatever the hell this is," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Tuesday.  Democrats in both chambers are expected to force votes requiring Trump to seek congressional authorization before launching military force against Iran in the coming weeks. However, the House and Senate are not expected to resume session until the week of April 13. Trump’s latest fiery statement comes after his Easter edict, in which the president reaffirmed his Tuesday deadline in an expletive-filled post and threatened that Iran will be "living in Hell." Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., a close ally of Trump’s in the Senate, said he hoped the president was bluffing. "I am hoping and praying that President Trump is — this really is bluster," Johnson told John Solomon Reports. "I do not want to see us start blowing up civilian infrastructure. I do not want to see that we are not at war with the Iranian people. We are trying to liberate them." Republicans have so far given little pushback to Trump’s war in Iran, with many declining to use the term. And in the Senate, they have blocked several attempts from Democrats to rein in Trump’s war authorities in the region and call back America’s military forces from the conflict. Some Republicans aren’t completely sold on providing more funding for the conflict, including Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, until there has been a formal declaration of war approved by Congress. That moment has not yet come, however, but it may be fast approaching, given that the conflict has now stretched over 39 days. At 60 days, Congress would be able to weigh in. Not all Republicans shared the same sentiment as Johnson. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, when asked about the post, said "He’s not wrong."  "Let’s put it like that," Ernst said. "I know the president is really frustrated, and we do want to see the strait opened. It’s not just good for the United States, but it’s good for Europe and so many other countries." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d554843fb569bd90858680 8 electric and gas lawn mower deals — starting at $250 te 2026-04-07T19:01:24.461Z 8 electric and gas lawn mower deals — starting at $250 With winter behind us, it’s time to get your yard back in shape. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d554713fb569bd90858677 American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,’ her employer says te 2026-04-07T19:01:05.009Z American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,’ her employer says Shelly Kittleson, the American journalist who was kidnapped last week in Iraq, has been released, according to Al-Monitor, the Middle East publication where she worked as a freelance contributor.  Viral surveillance footage appeared to show Kittleson being forced into a car by two men at a busy intersection in Baghdad last Tuesday. The State Department previously said an individual with ties to the Iranian-aligned militia group Kataib Hizballah was believed to be involved in Kittleson’s capture.  Kataib Hizballah issued a statement that Kittleson was set free in "appreciation of the patriotic positions" of Iraq’s prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who pushed for her release. The group said she would be set free "on the condition that she leaves the country immediately," according to Al-Monitor. AMERICAN JOURNALIST KIDNAPPED IN IRAQ, EMPLOYER SAYS "This initiative will not be repeated in the future… we are in a state of war waged by the Zionist-American enemy against Islam and in such situations many considerations are disregarded," Kataib Hizballah security commander Abu Mujahid Al-Asaf added, according to The New York Times.  Former Pentagon official Alex Plitsas, a friend of the journalist who has called himself her designated U.S. point of contact, posted on X that he isn't ready to celebrate. "We are still awaiting Shelley to be transferred to US officials. We welcome the news of her pending release but will save celebratory statements until she is transferred. The video that was released provided proof of life. We will have more to say when she is in US hands," Plitsas wrote.  The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Fox News Digital. The 49-year-old freelance journalist, an American citizen and Wisconsin native based in Rome, reported from war zones for years, spending time in Afghanistan and Syria before Iraq. She "often worked without formal assignments from editors and on a shoestring budget, taking shared taxis to lawless corners of Iraq where militia rule outweighs government control," the Associated Press reported after speaking to her friends, family and colleagues.  REPORTER KIDNAPPED IN BAGHDAD KNOWN FOR PURSUING GUTSY, LOW-BUDGET ASSIGNMENTS WHILE LIVING ‘FRUGAL EXISTENCE’ Recent headlines published by Kittleson include, "On eve of Iran’s Pezeshkian visit, Iraq jostles for Shiite space amid rivalries," "Iraqis protest proposed 'anti-women' amendment to personal status law" and "Honor killings in Iraq rekindle efforts to criminalize domestic violence." US STRIKES AGAINST IRAN-BACKED MILITIAS IN IRAQ REPORTEDLY CONTINUE AS BAGHDAD WARNS OF 'RIGHT TO RESPOND' Before she was abducted, Kittleson told friends that U.S. officials had told her a militia group intended to target her, but she didn’t believe the threat was credible.  "They will not hurt me," she told a friend shortly before the kidnapping.  This is a developing story, more to come…  The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5545d3fb569bd9085866e DeSantis targets ‘jihad’ with hardline Florida terror crackdown te 2026-04-07T19:00:45.431Z DeSantis targets ‘jihad’ with hardline Florida terror crackdown Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday creating a state process to designate terrorist organizations and penalize universities that support them, part of what he described as a crackdown on Islamic extremism in Florida. DeSantis, standing behind a sign denouncing Sharia law, said during the bill signing Monday that the legislation was designed to protect Floridians and their tax dollars. "We’ll do millions for public safety, millions for education, but never one red cent for jihad," DeSantis said, noting that "the federal government does this all the time … but we need to be doing that here." The bill, HB1471, reaffirmed that Florida courts cannot enforce any sort of foreign or religious law, including Sharia law. The bill also gave the Florida Department of Law Enforcement the ability to declare domestic terrorist organizations, which would subject the organizations to numerous prohibitions, including barring them from receiving any sort of public funding. HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY REPUBLICAN URGES US MUSLIM LEADERSHIP TO 'ISOLATE EXTREMISTS' AFTER STRING OF ATTACKS "The legislation we’ll sign today is the strongest action Florida has ever taken to protect its people from this influence, and obviously it spans finance, it spans political, it spans culture, and then of course it can be overt acts like we’ve seen at Old Dominion," DeSantis said. The bill also bars Florida universities from receiving public funds if they show support for any group designated a terrorist organization. It requires the schools to expel any students who promote the groups. "If there is a school that is aligned with [the Council of American Islamic Relations], should you have any of your money going to things like that? I think not," DeSantis said. Last month, a gunman opened fire in a classroom of Old Dominion University in Virginia, killing an instructor, who was an Army veteran, and injuring two others before being fatally stabbed by students. Authorities said the attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar" at the time of the shooting and that the incident was being investigated as a likely act of terrorism. The shooting came in the wake of the U.S. and Israel launching joint strikes against Iran in February, sparking war and escalating concerns about retaliatory actions on the part of Iranian proxies in the United States. Campuses, meanwhile, became a hotbed for anti-Israel protests and riots in the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel that was perpetrated by Hamas, an Islamic militant group. OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY ROTC CADETS DISARM ISIS SUPPORTER SHOUTING 'ALLAHU AKBAR' DURING SHOOTING: OFFICIALS Critics said the Florida bill went too far by encroaching on the First Amendment. The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida called it "dangerous." "This legislation attempts to create a system where the government can unilaterally label individuals and organizations as ‘domestic terrorists’ and trigger sweeping consequences without meaningful standards, transparency, or constitutional guardrails," ACLU Florida's Bacardi Jackson said in a statement. The bill came after DeSantis also recently designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations in an executive order. The order has been held up in court proceedings after a federal judge temporarily blocked it from taking effect. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5523e3fb569bd90858607 Projected top pick Fernando Mendoza makes big NFL Draft decision: report te 2026-04-07T18:51:42.520Z Projected top pick Fernando Mendoza makes big NFL Draft decision: report Fernando Mendoza has reportedly made a big decision about the NFL Draft: he will not be attending it. Mendoza, 22, would rather share his draft experience with his family in Miami than attend the draft in Pittsburgh, according to ESPN. The last time the top projected quarterback did not attend the NFL Draft was in 2021 when Trevor Lawrence was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mendoza’s mother, Elsa, has lived with multiple sclerosis for over 15 years and is currently using a wheelchair, which could be a reason for Mendoza’s reported decision to stay home. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback met with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, who own the top pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Mendoza has been projected to be the top selection in this year’s draft as the season played out, starring for an undefeated Indiana team that went on to win the national championship. In 16 games last season, Mendoza completed 72% of his passes for 3,535 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. Mendoza’s 41 touchdowns led all Division I quarterbacks. While the Raiders are widely expected to take Mendoza, there is no guarantee he will start in Week 1. RAIDERS AGREE TO DEAL WITH PRO BOWLER, WHILE TEAM IS EXPECTED TO DRAFT QB WITH TOP PICK However, Raiders minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek have said numerous times that they believe in not playing a young quarterback right away, making it no sure thing that Mendoza would start Week 1. The Raiders officially signed Kirk Cousins on Monday, providing them with a veteran quarterback who can start while Mendoza develops. Cousins also has familiarity with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak. During Cousins’ time with the Minnesota Vikings, Kubiak was his quarterbacks coach for two seasons and his offensive coordinator for another. If the Raiders do indeed select Mendoza, they hope he can be the face of their franchise, regardless of when they eventually start him. 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/69d5522a3fb569bd908585fe World Cup travelers to New Jersey for finals could pay more under Democrat-backed tax hike te 2026-04-07T18:51:22.622Z World Cup travelers to New Jersey for finals could pay more under Democrat-backed tax hike World Cup fans traveling to New Jersey for the big games may have to pay more if certain state lawmakers have their way. Soccer followers are getting ready to pack 11 stadiums across the U.S. this summer for FIFA World Cup matches while local communities weigh how to handle any added costs associated with hosting the games, as Fox News Digital has reported. MetLife Stadium in the New York and New Jersey area is set to host eight games — including the World Cup final. Now, New Jersey lawmakers have proposed a bill that would impose "surcharges on certain transactions to support preparations for [the] hosting of special events," according to the N.J. Legislature. The bill's primary sponsor is state Sen. Paul Sarlo, a Democrat.   BARS COULD STAY OPEN UNTIL NEAR DAWN IN KEY STATE FOR AMERICA 250 AS 'NOISE' WARNINGS SURFACE If passed, a 3% sales tax would be added to retail goods, food and drinks, and event tickets in the Meadowlands District during the dates of the World Cup, according to the bill’s text. A hotel surcharge will also be imposed — tacking 2.5% onto bills at hotels booked during the period June 12 through July 21. "Prearranged rides" such as Uber and Lyft rides will face a $0.50 charge for trips to and from the Meadowlands District. Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and Al Barlas, both Republicans, are slamming the tax hike, calling it a "cash grab." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER In a joint press release, the members said, "Both large and small businesses [are] already trying to survive under bad policy." "New Jersey taxpayers have already spent more than $300 million to host these games," they said in the release. "The way to make that money back is by encouraging people to come here, spend here and come back again — not by taxing them the moment they arrive." "If we truly want to make New Jersey a destination, we should be lowering taxes, not raising them during one of the biggest international events we’ve ever hosted," the statement added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Fox News Digital reached out to the bill’s co-sponsor for comment. In California, six games will be played at Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Santa Clara City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority approved a financial agreement for the World Cup relying on federal funding and local partners at no burden to the taxpayer. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Zaileen Janmohamed, president and CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee, said in a press release that citizens should "fully reap" all the economic benefits. "This agreement reaffirms what we have said from the start — this is a no-risk, all-reward opportunity for the City of Santa Clara," said Janmohamed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d552023fb569bd908585f2 Newlywed Wife of U.S. Soldier Released From Immigration Detention te 2026-04-07T18:50:42.890Z Newlywed Wife of U.S. Soldier Released From Immigration Detention The couple had gone to the husband’s Army base to complete paperwork so they could move in together. But within hours that plan derailed, and New York Times reporting about the case quickly spread. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d551ed3fb569bd908585d5 Firmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI datacenter builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuation te 2026-04-07T18:50:21.415Z Firmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI datacenter builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuation Nvidia-backed Asia AI data center provider Firmus has now raised $1.35 billion in six months. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54fd53fb569bd908585a4 Woods Fire cost USFS $652K, mainly for aerial firefighting te 2026-04-07T18:41:25.556Z Woods Fire cost USFS $652K, mainly for aerial firefighting Rotary hosts USFS, SFD, YCSO at wildfire readiness forum With the wildfire season underway, the Rotary Club of Sedona Village packed its first community preparedness session March 26 at the Village of Oakcreek Association Community Center, bringing together speakers from the U.S. Forest Service, Sed Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54fbd3fb569bd90858577 Iran's UN ambassador takes swipe at Trump in final hours before Strait of Hormuz deadline te 2026-04-07T18:41:01.829Z Iran's UN ambassador takes swipe at Trump in final hours before Strait of Hormuz deadline Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations took a swipe at President Donald Trump on Tuesday hours before Trump’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling one of the president’s posts on Truth Social "deeply irresponsible" and "profoundly alarming."  Trump has given the Iranian regime until 8 p.m. ET to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a key waterway — or face strikes against its power plants and bridges.   In a post Tuesday morning, Trump said, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again," and, "I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will."  "Today the President of the United States again resorted to language that is not only deeply irresponsible but profoundly alarming, declaring that, quote, 'the whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back,' unquote," Amir-Saeid Iravani said at U.N. headquarters in New York on Tuesday afternoon. RUSSIA, CHINA VETO UN RESOLUTION AIMED AT REOPENING STRAIT OF HORMUZ, HOURS BEFORE TRUMP DEADLINE "It is regrettable and alarming that while in full view of the international community, the President of the United States shamelessly and brazenly issues threats to destroy all civilian infrastructure in Iran, including bridges, power plants and energy facilities, by setting a deadline and openly reveals this intent to commit vile crimes and crimes against humanity," Iravani added.  The White House, when asked by Fox News Digital for reaction, said, "The Iranian regime has committed egregious human rights abuses against its own citizens for 47 years, just murdered tens of thousands of protestors in January, and has indiscriminately targeted civilians across the region in order to cause as much death as possible throughout this conflict." CHINA AIDING IRAN MISSILE PROGRAM AMID US-ISRAELI STRIKES, REPORTS SAY "As President Trump said today, Iran can never have a nuclear weapon, and the Iranian people welcome the sound of bombs because it means their oppressors are losing. The President will always stand with innocent civilians while annihilating the terrorists responsible for threatening our country and the entire world with a nuclear weapon," White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly added. "Greater destruction can be avoided if the regime understands the seriousness of this moment and makes a deal with the United States." Trump also said Tuesday, "now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?"  "We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World," the president added. "47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54faa3fb569bd9085856e Trump's 'whole civilization will die tonight' Iran threat polarizes social media te 2026-04-07T18:40:42.183Z Trump's 'whole civilization will die tonight' Iran threat polarizes social media Social media exploded on Tuesday morning when President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that an entire "civilization will die tonight," while threatening a devastating U.S. attack against Iran that prompted outrage from critics.  "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump declared in the post. "However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World," Trump continued. "47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!" TRUMP WARNS 'WHOLE CIVILIZATION WILL DIE TONIGHT,' AS IRANIAN OFFICIAL URGES HUMAN CHAINS AROUND POWER PLANTS In a prior Truth Social post issued on Easter Sunday, the president had threatened a Tuesday attack on the Middle Eastern country's power plants and bridges. During remarks on Monday, Trump indicated the U.S. has "a plan … where every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o'clock tomorrow night, where every power plant in Iran will be out of business, burning, exploding, and never to be used again. I mean complete demolition by 12 o'clock." Trump gave the Iranian regime until 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday to agree to a ceasefire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He has said he doesn’t want the attack to happen, but the threat against an entire civilization polarized social media.  Some accused the president of threatening genocide, while others suggested the tough talk is just a negotiation tactic.  Newsweek’s Josh Hammer recalled a 2016 Salena Zito quote to "take Trump seriously but not literally," and said a decade later that message is still accurate.  "And it's frankly amazing that it still needs to be said," Hammer wrote. TRUMP DEADLINE FOR IRAN TICKS CLOSER AS ISLAMIC REPUBLIC REJECTS TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE New York Times columnist David French quickly condemned the message.  "This is completely deranged rhetoric. If you heard this kind of ranting from a family member who possessed no power at all, you'd be worried about them. From the president, it's horrifying. This is obvious 25th Amendment territory, but people are so desensitized that they can't see it," French responded. Anti-Trump pundit Charlie Sykes declared he had "three quick thoughts" that weren’t particularly flattering, asking, "(1) Has any president of this country — or for that matter, any leader of a liberal democracy — ever threatened the destruction of a ‘whole civilization’ before?" "(2) The line between the so-called ‘madman theory’ and an actual madman is quite thin, isn’t it? (3) It really was a bad idea to entrust this man with the nuclear button, wasn’t it?" Sykes continued.  Billionaire Tom Steyer, the outspoken liberal megadonor and Califonria gubertorial candidate, declared that Trump should "be out" of office.  "If this isn’t a reason to invoke the 25th Amendment, then nothing is," Steyer wrote. "He’s out of his mind."  While many have condemned Trump’s threat, others have shown support or downplayed the rhetoric.   "The truth is, no pundit, influencer, or anonymous furry has a clue as to what Trump is going to do tonight. That is perhaps Trump’s ultimate superpower, keeping everyone on their toes after all these years. I, for one, have faith in him and the people around him," libertarian podcaster Dave Rubin wrote.  "Donald Trump has been a national politician for a decade. Anyone still reacting to the guy’s negotiating tactics and hyperbole with this sort of hysteria ten years in should be disqualified from political commentary. If he nukes Tehran at 8pm, I’ll admit I’m the crazy one," Daily Wire co-founder Jeremy Boreing wrote.  Outkick’s Clay Travis wrote, "Donald Trump has made hyperbolic comments as part of negotiation tactics for a full decade, especially on social media, and yet people still run around like insane people reacting to his posts on here. I truly don’t get it." IRAN WAR NEARS ‘COMPLETION’ AS TRUMP EYES DEADLINE — WHAT THE ENDGAME COULD LOOK LIKE Conservative radio host Erick Erickson said, "The Left ascribes rational purpose to everyone other than Trump. Probably not a coincidence that he has beaten them twice." Meanwhile, Bill Kristol declared, "To conservatives who object when some of us have suggested Trump is a fascist, and who complain when we point out much of real existing American conservatism has devolved into fascism, if you’re silent about Trump’s threat of genocide you’re proving the point you’ve objected to." MS NOW political analyst Richard Stengel wrote, "An American president threatening the death of an ancient civilization is in some ways the end of the 250-year moral experiment of a constitutional republic that the framers saw as a model for all mankind." Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, who quit last month over his opposition to the Iran war, also warned on Tuesday that the president's proposed course of action would threaten America's status as the world's top superpower. "Trump believes he is threatening Iran with destruction, but it is America that now stands in danger. If he attempts to eradicate Iranian civilization, the United States will no longer be viewed as a stabilizing force in the world, but as an agent of chaos —effectively ending our status as the world’s greatest superpower," Kent wrote in a post on X. "This would upend our economy and shatter the global order. The process is already underway, yet we still have time to avert catastrophe if Trump finds the courage to pursue serious negotiations rather than reckless rage and destruction." Many others took to social media with thoughts on Trump's threat:  The White House said Iran still has time to make a deal.  "The Iranian regime has until 8PM Eastern Time to meet the moment and make a deal with the United States. Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do," press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Digital when asked about criticism of the threat.  Fox News Digital’s Alex Nitzberg and Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54d943fb569bd90858525 Off-duty Phoenix police officer involved in Hamilton High School protest incident, report says te 2026-04-07T18:31:48.328Z Off-duty Phoenix police officer involved in Hamilton High School protest incident, report says A newly obtained police report said Dusten Mullen was visibly armed with a black handgun outside Hamilton High School while students were protesting ICE in January. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54d7d3fb569bd90858509 London Zoo: Stink happens: Self-anointing in animals te 2026-04-07T18:31:25.885Z London Zoo: Stink happens: Self-anointing in animals This week's London Zoo column from Karen London. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54d673fb569bd908584e4 Violent mob of juveniles swarms streets, attacks officers in wild ‘teen takeover’ caught on video te 2026-04-07T18:31:03.272Z Violent mob of juveniles swarms streets, attacks officers in wild ‘teen takeover’ caught on video Washington, D.C. authorities arrested nearly a dozen juveniles over the weekend in connection with a series of "teen takeovers," in which swarms of youngsters were taken into custody for allegedly brawling in the streets and assaulting police officers.  The incidents began around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, when police responded to multiple disturbances within the southwest area of the city, FOX 5 reported.  Investigators said various large groups of teens gathered between the Navy Yard curfew zone and the Wharf, located just blocks away from the designated curfew zones established by authorities for the weekend.  WILD BODYCAM VIDEO SHOWS COPS STORM CHAOTIC TEEN ‘TAKEOVER’ AS BUSINESSES TRASHED: 'THEY COME TO FIGHT' "They’re coming from Maryland, they’re coming from Virginia, they’re coming from all over just to be disrespectful here in Ward Six, we’re like some ‘Meeting Zone,’" one local resident told FOX 5. The first fight broke out in the 1300 block of Canal Street, where officers took a 17-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl into custody, the outlet reported.  Just minutes later, a second fight started near First Street and N Street SW, resulting in a 15-year-old boy being arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer. TEEN MOBS SWARM DOWNTOWN IN CHAOTIC TAKEOVER—FIGHTS ERUPT, CARS TARGETED BEFORE CURFEW CRACKDOWN HITS Another large altercation broke out in the same area around 9 p.m., in which multiple juveniles began attacking officers, the outlet reported.  The fight resulted in the arrests of two girls, aged 15 and 16, for allegedly fighting in public. VIRAL 'TAKEOVER' CHAOS ERUPTS AS TEEN BRAWL BREAKS OUT, MULTIPLE ARRESTS AFTER MALL MELEE CAUGHT ON VIDEO Additionally, two 14-year-olds, one boy and one girl, were taken into custody on charges of assaulting a police officer, fighting and resisting arrest, FOX 5 reported.  GOT A TIP? Video taken by a bystander in the area shows a mob of juveniles throwing punches on the street, with one group surrounding an officer before scattering in different directions. FOLLOW US ON X Ultimately, authorities arrested eight teens in connection to the fights over the weekend, according to the outlet.  "The parents need to get more involved, you know," one resident told FOX 5. "Kids are going to be kids, but the parents really, really need to focus on what their children are doing." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The brawls came as the Department of Parks and Recreation hosted evening events geared toward teens Friday and Saturday, while also enacting five juvenile curfew zones throughout D.C. over the weekend.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS The order reportedly restricts anyone under the age of 18 from gathering in unsanctioned groups of nine or more in public spaces, with a separate citywide curfew being enacted nightly from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Currently, the Juvenile Curfew Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 permits authorities to establish curfew zones in high-volume areas to maintain public safety. Earlier this week, members of the city’s council reportedly opted to revisit emergency legislation that would have extended officials’ authority to impose teen curfews when the law expires next month.  The Metropolitan Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54d533fb569bd908584db Spencer Pratt accuses LA Times journalist of 'phone-stalking' his family as mayoral campaign gains steam te 2026-04-07T18:30:43.584Z Spencer Pratt accuses LA Times journalist of 'phone-stalking' his family as mayoral campaign gains steam Spencer Pratt lashed out at the Los Angeles Times and a rival mayoral candidate, accusing a reporter of harassing his family and trying to expose where his children live as his campaign gains traction in the polls. Pratt alleged the reporting crossed a line, accusing a Los Angeles Times journalist of reaching out to his wife, sister, mother and even a restaurant he frequents to track down details about his family. He claimed this all happened after he passed Los Angeles city councilmember Nithya Raman in a recent poll. "Creepy LA Times 'journalist' has been phone-stalking & harassing my sister, my wife, my MOM, and even my favorite burrito restaurant trying to dox where my kids sleep and go to school, all because I pulled ahead of Nithya Raman in the polls, and she sent her lapdog to do her dirty work," Pratt wrote on X. "That’s what they call 'journalism' at the LA Times, folks!" he added. "They’re scared of our campaign. We’re gonna take back our city, and they know they can’t stop us." SPENCER PRATT ANNOUNCES LA MAYOR RUN ON ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PALISADES FIRE THAT DESTROYED HIS HOME Pratt, who gained fame with Heidi Montag on "The Hills," shared a lengthy video claiming he has the "winning message" and that Raman is "panicking." The reality TV star also took aim at the Los Angeles Times for writing a story titled, "Spencer Pratt’s move to Santa Barbara County after his Palisades house burned raises eligibility questions in L.A. mayor’s race." "They want to try to write a hit piece about me, about my residency, because I've had my family sheltered up in my dad's rental home in [Santa Barbara] and they want to attack me for not living in the Palisades while running for mayor?" he said. "Hey, brain surgeon! My house burned down. You guys let my entire neighborhood burn down, remember? The burned out lot I own in the Palisades is still my legal residence where we are trying to rebuild in the face of Karen Basura (Bass) and Nithya Raman and our broken city leadership putting up every hurdle imaginable to make it harder and harder for us to rebuild." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Don't forget. I made the choice to run for mayor three months ago," he added. "You see schemers like Raman and Basura (Bass) and their media sickos can't fathom that I didn't have some grand scheme to run for mayor like these slimy career politicians. I didn't plan any of this. I wasn't thinking, 'I really need to make sure I stay in the zip code in case I run for mayor.' I was just trying to find the safest place to go where I could try and give my kids the most normal life that I could after these clowns nearly destroyed our life as we knew it." A Los Angeles Times spokesperson told Fox News Digital: "The Times learned that Mr. Pratt was living in Carpinteria, and contacted him and those around him for comment. We stand by our story and the reporting of our journalists." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Pratt, who lost his home in the deadly 2025 Palisades wildfire, announced he was running for mayor on Jan. 7. Pratt told the crowd at a fire anniversary event that "this just isn’t a campaign, this is a mission. And we are going to expose the system." The event, called "They Let Us Burn!," was a rally critical of state and local government’s handling of the Jan. 7 wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. In the aftermath of the fire, Pratt emerged as an outspoken critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, both Democrats, and said they failed to prevent the blaze. He has since sued the city of Los Angeles. The complaint blames Los Angeles and its municipal water department for the water issues that hampered firefighting efforts and says it ultimately led to the damage to their properties. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54b753fb569bd908584a1 Phoenix's famous Mystery Castle under new ownership te 2026-04-07T18:22:45.812Z Phoenix's famous Mystery Castle under new ownership A community meeting is scheduled for May 2 where future plans for the Mystery Castle will be presented. The 18-room structure was built in the 1930s. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54b5e3fb569bd90858479 Vacation hot spot cracks down on vaping with jail threats and hefty fines te 2026-04-07T18:22:22.130Z Vacation hot spot cracks down on vaping with jail threats and hefty fines Travelers to Thailand are being reminded that electronic cigarettes are strictly banned in the country — with violators facing steep fines or even prison time. The warning comes as some tourists say they've been caught off guard by the country’s strict anti-vaping laws while on vacation. Recently, a TikTok user, Sara Green, was with her partner visiting Thailand and was approached by authorities while vaping on a beach. She was told the habit was not only frowned upon but illegal, she related in a social media post. TOURISTS MAY FACE STEEP FINES AND JAIL TIME FOR VAPES AT POPULAR VACATION HOT SPOT Green said in her post the two were taken to a police station and questioned. The pair were later released after paying a fine of 40,000 Thai baht, or roughly $1,200. Officials warned they could face up to five years in prison if caught again. Thailand has enforced strict vaping rules starting in 2014, the Thai Embassy indicates. "While electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are used around the world as a way of helping people quit smoking, travelers coming to Thailand should be aware that these devices are in fact illegal in the kingdom," the embassy says. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER It also notes that "anyone found breaking this law by using an electronic cigarette — or vaping — in Thailand could be arrested and face jail time, or a fine several times the value of the illegal item[s]." This applies to both tourists and residents. "The ban was introduced for health reasons, and it was originally suggested because electronic cigarettes were luring young people into smoking," the embassy noted. Thailand is among a growing number of countries that have implemented strict vaping restrictions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Fox News Digital previously reported that Mexico has also taken a hard stance on vaping, with strict enforcement that can impact tourists. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Earlier this year, officials began enforcing a nationwide ban on electronic cigarettes, with penalties that can include confiscation, fines and even detention. Travelers entering the country with vaping devices may face scrutiny at customs, and items brought ashore from cruise ships can be treated as imports under Mexican law. Reports have warned that violations could result in fines of up to $12,500 — or, in more serious cases, potential prison time. The crackdown is part of a broader effort by Mexican authorities to tighten restrictions on smoking and vaping in public spaces. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54b4a3fb569bd90858470 Australia’s most decorated living soldier charged amid fierce debate over war crimes allegations te 2026-04-07T18:22:02.471Z Australia’s most decorated living soldier charged amid fierce debate over war crimes allegations Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan. Roberts-Smith, a former member of the Australian Defence Force, was arrested at Sydney Airport on Tuesday. His arrest has sparked outcry from a former Australian prime minister, who argued its unfair to judge the actions of "men in mortal combat by the standards of ordinary civilian life." X owner Elon Musk also weighed in on the arrest, calling it "insane." The Australian Federal Police and the Office of the Special Investigator said Roberts-Smith is being charged in connection with the killings of five unarmed Afghans in three separate incidents between 2009 and 2012. AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett alleged that Roberts-Smith either killed the unarmed Afghans himself or instructed a subordinate to kill them. If convicted, Roberts-Smith faces life imprisonment on each charge. "It will be alleged the victims were not taking part in hostilities at the time of their alleged murder in Afghanistan," Barrett said during a press conference. "It will be alleged the victims were detained, unarmed and were under the control of ADF members when they were killed." NEW CHARGES AGAINST DC NATIONAL GUARD SHOOTING SUSPECT OPEN DEATH PENALTY DOOR The investigation into Roberts-Smith began in 2021, according to Ross Barnett, director of investigations at the Office of the Special Investigator. Roberts-Smith received the Victoria Cross after storming two enemy machine guns during his fifth tour in Afghanistan. Barnett said at the press conference that the investigation was "under challenging circumstances," given that some of the murders occurred well over a decade ago and investigators were unable to visit Afghanistan. "We don’t have access to the crime scenes, we don’t have photographs, site plans, measurements, the recovery of projectiles, blood spatter analysis, all of those things we would normally get at a crime scene," Barnett said at the press conference. TRUMP’S DC GUARD DEPLOYMENT DIDN’T FUEL VIOLENCE — BIDEN'S AFGHAN VETTING BREAKDOWN DID While Australia's current prime minister has yet to weigh in on the arrest, former Australian Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party Tony Abbott expressed his support for Roberts-Smith on X in a lengthy post. "If Ben Roberts-Smith transgressed, why wasn’t this picked up prior to his gallantry awards and why wasn’t any culture of brutality towards prisoners detected by his more senior officers, and dealt with quickly, rather than being allowed to fester, as has been alleged, for over a decade?" Abbott wrote. Allegations that Roberts-Smith engaged in war crimes began circulating publicly in 2017 and 2018 in articles published by The Age, the Sydney Morning Herald and The Canberra Times. Roberts-Smith filed a defamation suit against the papers, which became Australia's most expensive defamation trial, but in 2023, a Federal Court judge ruled that four of the six murder allegations brought by the papers against Roberts-Smith were legitimate. In one of the allegations ruled to have merit by Justice Anthony Besanko, Roberts-Smith allegedly marched a handcuffed Afghan man named Ali Jan off the edge of a 10-meter cliff. He survived the fall, but Roberts-Smith and his fellow soldiers walked down a footpath to meet him. Roberts-Smith then ordered a subordinate, known as Person 11 in court, to shoot him. The High Court dismissed Roberts-Smith's appeal of the ruling in September 2025. The criminal charges against Roberts-Smith stem from a joint effort by OSI and AFP. The two Australian agencies have conducted 53 investigations into ADF members tied to war crime allegations in Afghanistan. Ten of the investigations remain ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54b363fb569bd90858467 "Friends" actress slams modern sitcoms for being 'too afraid' to tell jokes that make people uncomfortable te 2026-04-07T18:21:42.911Z "Friends" actress slams modern sitcoms for being 'too afraid' to tell jokes that make people uncomfortable "Friends" star Lisa Kudrow said in an interview in late March that sitcoms are "too afraid" of jokes that make people uncomfortable, and that she wasn't drawn to new sitcoms. During an interview with actress Lily Tomlin for Interview Magazine, Kudrow was asked if sitcoms are evolving or dying. "I wish they were evolving. ‘30 Rock’ and 'Seinfeld' and 'Friends' were really funny and really well written. But I’m not drawn to new sitcoms that are multi-camera in front of an audience because I’m not buying it. I don’t know if that’s just because I’ve seen too many single-camera sitcoms — I think we need to get back to being able to tell jokes. I feel like we’ve been too afraid to make jokes that might make people uncomfortable," she said in the interview published on March 30. Kudrow said the "really good" jokes weren't tame ones, and said they needed to catch audiences off guard. MARK NORMAND SAYS LATE NIGHT IS 'DYING' — HOW THE STAND-UP COMIC KEEPS UP IN A CHANGING COMEDY SCENE "But the really good ones, they’re not tame jokes. They’re jokes that are kind of, ‘I can’t believe you just said that.’ Comedy is about surprise. You need things you didn’t see coming," she said. Kudrow was also asked if she ever watches herself in shows or movies. "I can watch 'The Comeback,' no problem. Now I’m comfortable watching 'Friends' without punishing myself. I’m trying to have that be my nighttime show, so I have a laugh or two before I go to sleep. There are still episodes I’ve never seen," she responded. CONAN O'BRIEN SAYS 'F TRUMP' COMICS HAVE BEEN CO-OPTED BY ANGER, 'JUST SCREAMING' Kudrow said in 2024 that she couldn't watch herself on "Friends" because she couldn't bear it, but that it changed after her former co-star, Matthew Perry, died. "Well, I used to not be able to watch it at all. I mean, I'd see it on and be, like, mildly interested, and then I'd see me and say, 'That's enough of that, I can't bear it,'" she said during a 2024 interview. "Listen, after Matthew died I could start watching the show again because it wasn't about me, it had to do with him for some reason." "And, so I have started watching ‘Friends.’ Not started like season one, you know, but there are marathons on, and I have spent at times, since he died, all day long watching the show," she added.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "Friends" actress Jennifer Aniston said there was a whole generation of people who likely think the show is problematic during a 2023 interview. She admitted that things have "evolved" since she began her career but lamented an added layer of "sensitivity" since her days on "Friends," which ran from 1994 until 2004. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54b233fb569bd9085845e Trump’s apocalyptic Iran warning raises stakes for sweeping US strike threat te 2026-04-07T18:21:23.249Z Trump’s apocalyptic Iran warning raises stakes for sweeping US strike threat President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die tonight" as a deadline looms for Iran to agree to U.S. demands, escalating his rhetoric even as last-minute negotiations continue through intermediaries to avert sweeping military strikes. Trump has set a Tuesday night deadline for Iran to accept terms that include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil artery, as U.S. officials — including Vice President JD Vance — continue back-channel talks through intermediaries such as Pakistan.  But significant gaps remain, and the president's latest comments raise the risk the U.S. may move forward with strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, including power and transportation systems and beyond.  TRUMP REVEALS IRAN MADE 'SIGNIFICANT PROPOSAL' AFTER ULTIMATUM, BUT 'NOT GOOD ENOUGH' Trump’s latest remarks mark a sharp escalation from earlier warnings focused on infrastructure. He also suggested Iran had undergone "complete and total regime change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail." Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran’s supreme leader after U.S. strikes killed his father, Ali Khamenei, though his current status and control remain unclear amid conflicting reports. A U.S.-Israeli intelligence memo reported by The Times in the UK said that Khamenei is unconscious and being treated for a "severe" medical issue, and is unable to be involved in any Iranian decision-making. Diplomatic efforts to avert a wider conflict are ongoing but increasingly strained, with mediators including Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey working to broker a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before broader talks can begin. "We are absolutely in touch with" Iran, a senior U.S. official told Fox News. "Absolutely. (The talks) have been positive. If we get lucky, we will have something by the end of the day." Iran repeatedly has rejected a temporary truce in favor of a permanent end to the war, while U.S. officials have dismissed Tehran’s proposals as insufficient, leaving key differences unresolved as the deadline approaches. Trump underscored the threat in a profanity-laced Truth Social post Sunday, declaring that "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day" in Iran and warning that the country’s infrastructure would be destroyed if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He told Iran to "open the F---in’ Strait … or you’ll be living in Hell." As the deadline nears, the conflict is already intensifying on the ground. Airstrikes hit parts of Iran's capital city of Tehran Tuesday, while Iranian officials urged civilians to form human chains around power plants in an effort to deter potential U.S. attacks on critical infrastructure, Iranian state media reported.  Overnight, the U.S. struck dozens of military sites on Kharg Island — including bunkers, radar stations and ammunition storage facilities — a senior U.S. official told Fox News. The island is Iran’s primary oil export hub, making it one of the regime’s most critical economic assets.  By targeting military sites while avoiding energy infrastructure, the strikes suggest the U.S. is applying pressure while holding Iran’s oil lifeline at risk as a potential next step if the deadline passes without a deal. Israel also has signaled a potential expansion of the target set to include Iran’s rail network, warning civilians to avoid trains ahead of possible strikes. Rail lines play a critical role in moving military forces and equipment, particularly in and out of Tehran, and disrupting them could significantly limit Iran’s ability to reposition assets and sustain operations. While Trump has centered his deadline on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the negotiations have expanded into a broader dispute over ending the war, including Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, sanctions relief and security guarantees — issues that remain unresolved as both sides clash over what concessions must come first. Trump’s "civilization" remarks have raised new questions about whether the potential U.S. target set could extend beyond bridges and power plants to include additional infrastructure or systems tied to the Iranian regime’s ability to maintain power. IRAN'S TALLEST BRIDGE COLLAPSES AFTER REPORTED US AIRSTRIKES, IRAN THREATENS AMERICAN ALLIES IN RETALIATION Trump has warned that "every bridge in Iran will be decimated" and that power plants could be left "burning, exploding and never to be used again" if Tehran fails to meet his demands, underscoring the scale of potential infrastructure strikes. Trump also has repeatedly extended similar deadlines in recent weeks, delaying threatened strikes as negotiations continued before issuing new ultimatums. The pattern has raised questions about whether the latest deadline will hold — or serve as another pressure tactic in the final hours of talks. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil passes in peacetime — already has sent shockwaves through global markets, raising pressure on the administration to reach a resolution while increasing the stakes of any potential military escalation. Trump’s rhetoric has fueled questions about how far a potential U.S. strike campaign could extend beyond the infrastructure targets he has publicly identified.  Military analysts say options range from continued infrastructure strikes aimed at crippling Iran’s ability to function to a broader campaign targeting the regime’s core power centers. The White House rapid response team shot down a post on X which quoted Vance and suggested it implied "Trump might use nuclear weapons."  "Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons." "The Iranian regime has until 8PM Eastern Time to meet the moment and make a deal with the United States. Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do," press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.  A U.S. operation could focus on disabling Iran’s electrical grid, transportation networks and energy facilities — a strategy designed to create nationwide disruption and pressure leadership. Such strikes could trigger cascading effects across communications, water systems and industrial production and would impact the civilian population. Other options could involve further targeting of leadership, facilities tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including command-and-control nodes, weapons production sites and economic assets that fund the regime’s operations.  Gregg Roman, executive director of the Middle East Forum, said the president’s language suggests a focus on dismantling the regime’s underlying power structures rather than targeting Iran as a nation. "I really think that what he's talking about are the fundamental roots and the anchors of the Islamic Republic, not of the country of Iran," Roman said. "Everything that the United States would target in a hypothetical attack on power plants, bridges, other key points of infrastructure would really have to focus on those that are connected to the ability of the generals who are currently in charge of this regime and their ability to maintain power," he added. Roman said Trump’s reference to "civilization" likely reflects the 47-year rule of the Islamic Republic rather than Iranian society as a whole. "I don't think he's speaking about Persian civilization. I think he speaking about the 47 years that the Islamic Republic has ruled as a polity." Iranian officials have called on civilians to help protect key infrastructure. Earlier, Iranian official Alireza Rahimi issued a video message calling on "all young people, athletes, artists, students and university students and their professors" to form human chains around power plants. Iranian Preisdent Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that Iranians are willing to give their lives in defense of Iran.  "More than 14 million brave Iranians have so far declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran. I have also sacrificed my life for Iran, I am, and I will continue to do so," he wrote on X. Fox News' Bill Hemmer and Jennifer Griffin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54afb3fb569bd90858453 What Defines a Civilian Target in War? te 2026-04-07T18:20:43.754Z What Defines a Civilian Target in War? It is illegal for any military to target civilians, as President Trump has suggested he would in threats against Iran. But the U.S. has sought significant leeway in defining a civilian target. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54ae63fb569bd90858436 Intel signs on to Elon Musk’s Terafab chips project te 2026-04-07T18:20:22.107Z Intel signs on to Elon Musk’s Terafab chips project The partnership brings semiconductor experience to Musk's latest high-tech project. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d548ca3fb569bd908583f0 Graham eyes ‘down payment’ on Trump-backed SAVE Act without Democratic support te 2026-04-07T18:11:22.815Z Graham eyes ‘down payment’ on Trump-backed SAVE Act without Democratic support A top Senate Republican is eyeing a way to put a "down payment" on Trump-backed voter ID legislation through a party-line bill later in the year. The Senate has been debating the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act for almost a month. But without Democratic votes to break the filibuster, the legislation has no chance of passing. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., wants to put portions of the voter ID and citizenship verification legislation into a budget reconciliation package, which requires only Republican votes to pass. GOP SENATOR’S GAMBIT EXPOSES FALSE DEM CLAIMS ABOUT SUPPORTING VOTER ID "Reconciliation has limits, but we're going to make a down payment on the SAVE Act in reconciliation in the fall," Graham said Monday on a South Carolina radio show, "Straight Talk with Bill Frady."  Graham, who chairs the Senate Budget Committee, is in charge of designing the framework for the reconciliation process in the upper chamber. He plans to meet with the White House Friday to "get this thing moving." Reconciliation does not allow for straight policy, meaning any provisions included in the package must have a budgetary or spending impact to survive Senate rules. If they don’t, they are stripped out. Graham says he has a solution. THUNE ACCUSES CRITICS OF 'CREATING FALSE EXPECTATIONS' AMID BACKLASH OVER STALLED SAVE AMERICA ACT "Voter integrity laws — I'm going to create grant programs, but they'll have conditions on them," Graham said. "To get a grant, you’ve got to make sure you purge your rolls of illegal immigrants. There are a lot of blue states out there that don't do that, and we'll try to get as much of a voter ID system as I can." President Donald Trump and conservatives have demanded that the Senate launch a talking filibuster — or eliminate the filibuster entirely — to pass the SAVE America Act. But Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and other Republicans have made clear the option does not have enough support. The current floor debate, which is paused while lawmakers are away from Washington, D.C., for the Easter break, is designed to force Senate Democrats to argue against voter ID — a policy that polls show is popular with voters across party lines. SENATE PASSES BILL TO FUND MOST OF DHS AFTER HOUSE GOP CAVES Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., argued late last month that Democrats' objection to the SAVE America Act is "not to a photo ID when you show up to vote," despite blocking a standalone voter ID provision pushed by Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio. "Our objection is it's a voter suppression bill, 20 million, maybe more people, when they show up to vote will be told you're off the rolls," Schumer said. "That's the problem with the bill." While Graham’s provision could pass muster under Senate rules, it would likely come in a second reconciliation package in the fall, as midterm elections take center stage. Whether it would take effect by November is unclear. He's eying provisions that would tackle fraud in the package, too. Before that, Graham and Republicans are eyeing front-loading funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in a reconciliation bill that Trump wants on his desk no later than June 1. Senate Republicans are largely aligned behind the idea, arguing that Democrats have refused to fund immigration enforcement without stringent reforms — reforms Republicans say they have offered and Democrats have rejected. Still, House Republicans are not entirely on board, and their resistance could further prolong the longest government shutdown in history. They are frustrated with the current Senate Department of Homeland SecuritySenate Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which carves out ICE and portions of CBP funding. They are demanding the upper chamber make real progress on a reconciliation bill before voting for the compromise plan. "What I'm going to do is draft a reconciliation bill and load up ICE and Border Patrol funding without a single Democratic vote — give them all they need for three to 10 years, whatever I can fit in," Graham said. "We’re going to fund the Border Patrol, and we’re going to fund ICE with Republican votes only." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d548b73fb569bd908583e7 Tennessee Senate passes bill criminalizing migrants who defy deportation orders te 2026-04-07T18:11:03.348Z Tennessee Senate passes bill criminalizing migrants who defy deportation orders Tennessee Republicans are moving to criminalize immigration violations at the state level with a bill that would make it a crime for migrants to remain in the Volunteer State after a final deportation order. The measure, which passed the Republican-controlled Senate on a 26-6 vote, would require illegal immigrants with a removal order to leave Tennessee within 90 days or face a Class A misdemeanor. The House previously passed the measure 73-22. Violators would face up to 11 months and 29 days in jail, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. The bill also creates a separate Class A misdemeanor offense for migrants who re-enter or attempt to enter the state after being deported. THREE STATES SIGN NEW AGREEMENTS WITH ICE FOR EXPANDED IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS Tennessee House Majority Leader William Lamberth, the bill’s sponsor, framed the proposal as a direct challenge to longstanding limits on state immigration enforcement. "When someone has exhausted all their options and they’ve been told to leave the country, it is illegal for them to stay, both under federal law, and if this bill passes, it would be a misdemeanor for them to enter in, or remain in, the state of Tennessee," Lamberth said during a state House Judiciary Committee hearing, according to Newsweek. The measure is part of a broader push by Tennessee Republicans to take a stricter approach to illegal immigration, including restricting public benefits and expanding state involvement in enforcement. FATHER OF SLAIN 20-YEAR-OLD KILLED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ISSUES STARK WARNING AFTER SHERIDAN GORMAN KILLING Supporters, including Republican lawmakers backing the bill, argued it would strengthen enforcement and deter violations. Critics, including immigration advocates and some legal experts, warned it could conflict with federal law, which generally governs immigration enforcement, and could burden state courts, according to the Tennessee Lookout. The proposal raises questions about whether states can impose additional penalties tied to federal deportation orders. It is unclear whether Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, will sign the measure if it reaches his desk. The bill could set up a Supreme Court challenge over federal authority and position Tennessee as a test case for a broader GOP effort to expand state-level immigration enforcement nationwide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5488d3fb569bd908583c8 Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative te 2026-04-07T18:10:21.747Z Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative The new model will be used by a small number of high-profile companies to engage in defensive cybersecurity work. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d546893fb569bd90858329 Man with Celine Dion's rare disease warns her comeback could be dangerous te 2026-04-07T18:01:45.527Z Man with Celine Dion's rare disease warns her comeback could be dangerous A former marathon runner who was diagnosed with the same condition as Celine Dion worries that crowds could be a "trigger" during the singer’s recently announced comeback. Jon Kelf, 56, was a five-time marathon runner before he was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS) in 2019, SWNS reported. Dion revealed her own diagnosis in late 2022. SPS causes progressive muscle stiffness and severe muscle spasms that can lead to chronic pain, falls and loss of mobility over time, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center. UNEXPLAINED SHOULDER PAIN COULD SIGNAL DANGEROUS HEALTH CONDITION, DOCTOR WARNS "In some cases, spasms are so severe that they can cause falls, broken bones and dislocated joints," the center notes on its website. While this rare condition is not fatal, its symptoms can dramatically affect a person’s quality of life. The disease is often triggered by emotional stress or noise, elements Kelf calls "particularly debilitating." He shared with SWNS that he never expected Dion to perform again. LEANN RIMES’ EMOTIONAL REACTION TO JAW RELEASE THERAPY SPARKS WIDESPREAD BUZZ  "I was a bit surprised. Especially when she talked about the dancing. I couldn’t dance before the diagnosis, let alone afterwards," said Kelf, who has no medical involvement or knowledge of Dion's case personally. "Obviously, she has the resources to get the best treatment available, but even still, it’s quite remarkable." BREAKTHROUGH ALS STUDY LAUNCHES AS DRUG AIMS TO SLOW DISEASE PROGRESSION In 2019, the former engineer started feeling his legs tighten up and stiffen anytime he was nervous or tense, but dismissed the odd sensations until one day, he stood and couldn't move. Kelf can now barely walk and has been forced to quit his job. Dion has announced 10 shows in September and October at the 40,000-capacity Paris la Défense Arena, planned at three- to four-day intervals.  The intervals will be crucial for Dion to pace herself, rest and medicate between shows, according to Kelf. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Everyone’s different, but I’m still surprised," said Kelf, who added that the disease could "limit" the singer. "It’s challenging to live with, to say the least. You have to rearrange your entire life. There are good and bad days." While Kelf is hopeful that Dion will be able to make the show work, he warned against underestimating the seriousness of the disorder. "I think it could undermine how seriously people take us, other sufferers," he told SWNS. While he views the tour as positive and inspiring, Kelf said he hopes it will lead to more support for others who are suffering. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Otherwise, people may look at her and think, ‘Why aren’t I doing more?’ which could ultimately have a negative impact." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "If I’m out in public, people don’t see the worst of it," he added. "It's the same with her, they only see the good side." Fox News Digital reached out to Dion's representatives for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d546753fb569bd90858320 Russia, China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz, hours before Trump deadline te 2026-04-07T18:01:25.420Z Russia, China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz, hours before Trump deadline Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution Tuesday aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, just hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to cease threatening the key waterway.  Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. ET to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes against its power plants and bridges on Tuesday. The resolution received 11 votes in favor and two against, with abstentions from Pakistan and Colombia.  "No one should tolerate that they are holding the global economy at gunpoint, but today, Russia and China did tolerate," U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Tuesday. "They sided with a regime that seeks to intimidate the Gulf into submission, even as it brutalizes its own people during a national internet blackout for daring to imagine dignity or freedom." "Failing to adopt this resolution sends the wrong signal to the world, to the people of the world — the signal that the threat to international waterways can pass without any decisive action by the international organization responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security," Bahrain’s foreign minister, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, added following the vote.  US EMBASSIES IN BAHRAIN, EGYPT ISSUE WARNINGS AS IRAN THREATENS UNIVERSITIES ACROSS MIDDLE EAST The vetoed resolution, which was introduced by Bahrain, "strongly encourages states interested in the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz to coordinate efforts, defensive in nature, commensurate with the circumstances, to contribute to ensuring the safety and security of navigation across the Strait of Hormuz." The resolution also demanded that Iran immediately halt attacks on merchant and commercial vessels and stop impeding their freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian infrastructure.  The language of the resolution was significantly weakened to try to get Russia and China to abstain rather than veto it, according to The Associated Press.  The initial Gulf proposal would have authorized countries to use "all necessary means" — U.N. wording that would include military action — to ensure transit through the Strait of Hormuz and deter attempts to close it. WHY THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ MATTERS AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH ULTIMATUM TO IRAN After Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries on the 15-member Security Council, expressed opposition to approving the use of force, the resolution was revised to eliminate all references to offensive action. It would have authorized only "all defensive means necessary." A vote had been expected on Saturday.  But instead, the resolution was further weakened to eliminate any reference to Security Council authorization — which is an order for action — and limit its provisions to the Strait of Hormuz. Previous drafts had included adjacent waters.  "Let me be clear — this text would only embolden the United States and the Israeli regime to continue in their unlawful actions and atrocious crime, while shielding from accountability," Iran's ambassador to the U.N., Amir Saeid Iravani, said following the vote. "The Iranian regime has until 8 p.m. Eastern Time to meet the moment and make a deal with the United States," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News on Tuesday. "Only the president knows where things stand and what he will do."  Fox News’ Patrick Ward, Anders Hagstrom and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d546613fb569bd90858317 China aiding Iran missile program amid US-Israeli strikes, reports say te 2026-04-07T18:01:05.857Z China aiding Iran missile program amid US-Israeli strikes, reports say Communist China is reportedly providing military assistance to the embattled Iranian regime, according to a leading U.S. military think tank and other reporting.  The Institute for the Study of War stated that China is providing military assistance to the Iranian regime’s missile program, basing its research on recent reporting. According to the Institute, "China is helping Iran reconstitute the Iranian missile program amid US-Israeli efforts to degrade it." A TIMELINE OF TRUMP’S ESCALATING DEADLINES ON IRAN AND THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ According to the Institute for the Study of War, "Western media reported that China has sent multiple shipments of missile fuel precursor to Iran since the start of the war." The institute said that, "China’s efforts to help Iran reconstitute could undermine the combined force efforts to degrade or destroy the supporting elements of the ballistic missile program." Gordon Chang, an expert on China, told Fox News Digital that "China is an enemy combatant and is endangering our troops." The Daily Telegraph recently reported that, "Ships believed to be carrying Chinese chemicals for missile fuel have arrived in Iran, raising questions about Beijing’s support for the regime. Four sanctioned Iran-flagged vessels have docked at Iranian ports since the war broke out." The report also claimed that, "Sanctioned vessels carrying enough chemicals to produce hundreds of projectiles travel from Chinese to Iranian ports." Chang urged the U.S. to seize the Chinese vessels that are reportedly transporting sodium perchlorate, the chemical material required for Iran’s missile fuel systems. He added that "It is a question of America’s will to impose costs on China." TRUMP CALLS RESCUE OF DOWNED AIR FORCE PILOT AN 'EASTER MIRACLE' Chang concluded by noting that the "President of the U.S. has many points of leverage. If you look at the overall relationship between China and the U.S., the U.S. has more cards to play." He cited the U.S.-China trade relationship because China is an export-driven country and depends on the vital American consumer market. The Islamic Republic’s military forces have reportedly been feverishly working to rebuild their missile apparatus after punishing U.S. and Israeli airstrikes since the start of the war on Feb. 28. According to the Institute for the Study of War, "Iran has been digging out underground missile bunkers and silos struck by the combined force, in some cases returning them to operation hours after strikes, according to recent U.S. intelligence assessments. Iran may be reestablishing access to their launchers hours after strikes, but these launchers are components of a larger system that has been degraded. Reported fear and lack of coordination across some Iranian forces mean that medium-range missile systems are still functioning sub-optimally." Chinese companies have been sanctioned as part of busting U.S. restrictions on providing military aid to Iran’s regime. In 2023, the U.S. Treasury Department said it had "designated one individual and six entities in a sanctions' evasion network that has facilitated Iran’s procurement of electronic components for its destabilizing military programs, including those used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Particularly, this action targets the head of U.S.-designated Iran’s Pardazan System Namad Arman (PASNA), and the entity’s Iran-, Malaysia-, Hong Kong, and PRC-based front companies[People’s Republic of China] and suppliers that have enabled PASNA’s procurement of goods and technology." Just last month, a report by the Atlantic Council noted "China has supplied Iran with drones, anti-ship cruise missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and the components thereof, to aid in its aerial and maritime defense capabilities. In other instances, China directly supplies Iran with Western or Chinese technology components that are found in Iranian drones used against US military installations and economic interests in the Gulf, as well as on Russia’s battlefield in Ukraine." Fox News Digital press queries to China’s Embassy in Washington D.C., were not immediately returned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d546353fb569bd908582f4 UA alumna investigates the cost of growing up online te 2026-04-07T18:00:21.102Z UA alumna investigates the cost of growing up online A University of Arizona alumna has turned three years of reporting on family influencer culture into a book that asks a question most parents scrolling through social media haven't stopped to consider: what does growing up on camera really cost a child? Journalist and Tucson native Fortesa Latifi's book "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online" was released April 7 and explores why families go viral, what it costs kids, and why platforms, lawmakers and parents have yet to find solutions to the ethical questions surrounding children's lives online. Latifi knew she wanted to become a journalist from the start, but the path into her career was not linear. "I started college in 2010 and it was right at the peak of the print decline, and everyone was like, 'Journalism is dead,'" Latifi said. "(I thought,) 'Okay, great. I don't know what to do, because this is what I wanted my whole life.'" Latifi pivoted, graduating with a degree in family studies and human development. But after working in the field for two years, she decided to return to her first love and pursue a master's degree in journalism from Arizona State University. "I worked for another year or so," Latifi said. "I couldn't break into journalism." Fortesa Latifi's debut book examines why families go viral, what it costs their kids, and why platforms and lawmakers have yet to catch up. Courtesy of Simon and Schuster. She freelanced, eventually finding herself at Teen Vogue with one burning question: What is it like to grow up as an influencer kid? "I started looking around, and I got an interview with a young woman who had grown up on a family vlogging channel. The interview that I had with her was so harrowing and so fascinating," she said. "People still had a lot of questions. I have a lot of questions too. It unwittingly became my beat." For three years, her reporting on the child and family influencer space was featured in publications including Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, where she interviewed Shari Franke, a former member of the "8 Passengers" family YouTube channel whose mother pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse after abusing Franke and her siblings behind the scenes. But writing a book based on her reporting did not come without reservations. "I started talking to my agent, and she was like, 'I think there's a book here,'" Latifi said. "Yeah, there could be, but I don't know." Latifi's hesitation shifted when a three-part series she wrote for Cosmopolitan went viral. The stories explored why family vloggers do what they do, why some families leave the vlogger life, and what child influencers have to say about the lack of regulation to ensure they receive payment for their work. "Book editors and publishing houses started reaching out to me," she said. "(I) wrote a book proposal in five days, I was also seven months pregnant at the time, but … this is the moment that I'd been waiting for." Latifi secured a book deal with Simon & Schuster and wrote her book with new reporting inspired by her previous journalistic work. The book explores themes of parenting in an age of internet algorithms, where children raised as the center of content may face the loss of privacy, autonomy and authentic family bonds, impacts that may surface as resentment and embarrassment as children get older. Journalist Fortesa Latifi draws on three years of reporting in her debut book on family influencer culture. In writing the book, Latifi spoke with influencer families and children who grew up on camera, interviews that required her to build genuine trust with sources sharing vulnerable experiences. "When these young people are thinking about talking to a journalist, it's very scary. Most people have never talked to a journalist, most people have never been interviewed. They don't know what that process is like," she said. "I try to be as open as possible and tell them, 'This is what it'll look like. This is what off the record means. This is what happens if you change your mind.'" She would also refer sources to her previous work so they could see for themselves. "I treat this subject very delicately and that I'm not just coming down hard on one side or the other," she said. "I really take it very seriously to have a lot of nuance and acknowledge the complexities of this industry in my work." Part of developing that trust is the nuance she has brought to her journalism over the years, nuance that is also central to the book. "People ask me, 'Which influencers are getting called out in your book? If you're looking for that, you're gonna maybe a little bit disappointed. But if you're looking for the nuance and complexity of this industry and really like how I grappled with it, then this is your book,'" she said. Whether speaking with a nanny of a family influencer or a former family vlogger, Latifi found that her sources were less concerned with naming names than with illuminating the broader problems at play in the industry. There has been increasing interest in research regarding child influencer culture. One in four fetuses already have a digital footprint prior to their birth and 86% of young Americans want to be influencers when they grow up, according to Latifi. "We often see this content as aspirational, or that it's going to be beneficial to us in some way, but really it just makes us feel terrible," Latifi said. "I quote many academic studies about the emotional toll that consuming mom influencer and family vlogger content takes on people … there was one study that women mothers are especially sensitive to this material in the pregnancy and postpartum period. That makes so much sense." Journalist Fortesa Latifi draws on three years of reporting in her debut book on family influencer culture. Courtesy of Fortesa Lafiti. For many families, the appeal of monetizing content is what draws them to family vlogging — an opportunity that, if not approached carefully, can become exploitative to the children involved. "The middle class is vanishing. Wages aren't keeping up with the cost of living. It's so difficult to figure out childcare and the costs of childcare while working," Latifi said. "I talked to parents who were struggling or even living in Section 8 housing, and then they hit it big on TikTok or Instagram, and they're making their yearly salary in one brand deal, and they get to stay home with their kids. You can understand how, how the scales would tip." Mothers are typically at the helm of this content, and Latifi says that reflects just how difficult it is to be a mother in today's economy. "When you're a mom, you're either a working mom or a stay at home mom. You really do see in this industry, that women are often the head of the content and of this effort," she said. "It really shows how difficult it is to be a mother, that they are looking for both this outlet and for this financial opportunity." With childcare costs soaring and many jobs failing to cover them, Latifi says it's no surprise that mothers are seeking work they can do from home alongside raising their kids. As a mom herself, Latifi understands the drive. "I really do feel genuinely incredibly sympathetic to the parents involved in this industry," she said. Technology also plays a major role. With algorithms and audiences driving demand for family content — even content that captures children in their most vulnerable moments — major tech companies have little incentive to protect children when their platforms profit from the exposure. "There was this case that I write about in the book of Wren Eleanor, who was a toddler whose mother was making videos that people saw as sexually suggestive," Latifi said. "She was licking popsicles, or like eating pickles, what people saw as, like phallic food. And there was this huge uproar. And people were like, 'Why don't the platforms do anything?'" Latifi says she approaches family influencer culture without taking sides, instead examining the economic pressures, algorithmic incentives and cultural forces that drive families to put their kids online. (Photo courtesy of Fortesa Latifi) While tech companies do have policies against the sexual exploitation of children, Latifi says even those are difficult to enforce given how hard it is to define where the line actually falls. There are also social and cultural factors that drive this type of content. The same curiosity that causes people to rubberneck at car crashes is what consumers of family content experience, meaning that audiences also bear some responsibility. "People are drawn to watching other people in vulnerable situations … you just can't help but be interested … but it also has turned into this monetization hellhole," Latifi said. "Multiple family vloggers and mom influencers told me on the record that the content that does best is content where their child is sick, sad or injured." There are also legal and ethical questions to consider. Only a few states have adopted protections for child influencers, raising questions about why legislation has been slow to establish safeguards for minors in this space. Still, there have been pushes for laws that would give child influencers the right to say no, the right to anonymity, and access to third-party representation. "A child cannot really understand what they're consenting to. Even if you say, 'Hey, can I post this on Instagram?' Can they really comprehend that it might go to millions of people?" she said. "But on the other hand, I think parents make choices for their children all the time that they can't consent to, that's kind of what childhood is. It's so complicated." Latifi doesn't claim to have all the answers. "This is an incredibly complicated topic," she said. "I don't feel that it's black or white, or if you put your kids online, you're a bad parent." "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online" is available for purchase at local bookstores or online. Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d544493fb569bd908582c6 Police: Husband kills wife then flees to Arizona and shoots himself te 2026-04-07T17:52:09.199Z Police: Husband kills wife then flees to Arizona and shoots himself A man accused of murdering his wife in Las Vegas on Monday fled to Arizona and shot himself when DPS initiated a pursuit near Kingman, police say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d544323fb569bd908582b0 CRIT backs court ruling upholding Grand Canyon monument te 2026-04-07T17:51:46.099Z CRIT backs court ruling upholding Grand Canyon monument PARKER — The Colorado River Indian Tribes is praising a federal appeals court decision that leaves intact a nearly 1 million-acre national monument surrounding the Grand Canyon, calling it a win for tribal stewardship and protection of the Colorado River. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5441b3fb569bd90858289 Former A-10 pilot struck by missile over Baghdad details training to be a 'good survivor' te 2026-04-07T17:51:23.702Z Former A-10 pilot struck by missile over Baghdad details training to be a 'good survivor' A former A-10 pilot shed light Tuesday on how U.S. airmen are trained to survive behind enemy lines, describing the mindset and skills needed to become what the military calls a "good survivor" in life-or-death situations. "We all go through the training. It's survival, evasion, resistance and escape. We call it SERE, and it gives us the skills to go out and do something like that," said former A-10 pilot Kim "KC" Campbell, referring to the evasive maneuvers a downed U.S. airman used to avoid Iranian capture over the weekend. "The other side of that is when you find yourself on the ground, it's a whole different environment," she added. "And yes, you fall back on your training, but I think you also have to have the will to survive." EX-CIA STATION CHIEF REVEALS HOW AGENCY EXPLOITED IRANIAN COMMUNICATION CHANNELS DURING AIRMAN RESCUE Campbell joined "America's Newsroom" after the daring rescue in Iran, drawing on her own experience after her aircraft was struck by a surface-to-air missile over Baghdad more than two decades ago, a moment that forced her to rely on that very training. "My airplane was hit with a surface-to-air missile. [It was a] life-changing moment for sure, and it definitely, over the last few days, a lot of memories have come back in watching everything play out," she said. At the time of the incident, Campbell said ejecting from the plane was the last thing she wanted to do, so she relied on her training to regain control of the damaged aircraft, avoid ejecting over enemy territory and ultimately land safely in Kuwait. IRGC'S 'LARGER THAN NORMAL' PRESENCE POSES CHALLENGE IN SEARCH FOR MISSING F-15E CREW MEMBER, EXPERT WARNS "Thankfully, the A-10 was built to take hits," she said. An emergency backup system ultimately afforded Campbell the opportunity to regain control and land safely in Kuwait. "We have a saying in the rescue community... ‘affect your own rescue,’" Campbell said. "That means when you're on the ground, you do everything you can to be a good survivor so that the rescue forces can come and get you." Campbell said that while training is critical, survival also comes down to mindset, including knowing that, in the worst-case scenario, other U.S. forces will have your back. "I think there's no greater mission to be able to do combat search and rescue to bring everyone home, and I think as a pilot, I mean, that day for me over Baghdad, I knew that if I had to eject that that rescue crew was coming for me, I knew they would have my back," she said. "And I think when we know that, when we understand that promise, that allows us to do our job and do it well." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d544083fb569bd90858280 Nurse fired for rant against Israelis in Times Square as Spider-Man tries to stop confrontation te 2026-04-07T17:51:04.126Z Nurse fired for rant against Israelis in Times Square as Spider-Man tries to stop confrontation Jennifer Koonings, a former psychiatric nurse practitioner and sexual assault forensic examiner, has been fired from a mental health organization after posting a video of herself appearing to harass Israelis in New York City's iconic Times Square. The video, posted on Koonings' Instagram account, starts with her pointing out a group of men who she calls "baby killers" while they sit in Times Square. The men do not appear to be doing anything or interacting with her. She says in the video that the men are Israeli, then proceeds to ask them if they "killed babies in Palestine" and if they "slaughtered babies," before calling them "terrorists." During the confrontation, Koonings also yells "f--- Israel" at the men. The men have yet to be publicly identified and there is no indication in the video that they were confrontational or engaged in political activity. The incident appeared to be a verbal confrontation, as no physical altercation is visible in the video.  At one point in the video, a person in a Spider-Man costume attempts to stop the confrontation, telling Koonings that she knows nothing about the strangers and encouraging her to stop harassing them. Koonings says she does know that they're Israeli, again saying that "they are baby killers" before mocking the person dressed as Spider-Man. Koonings posted the video on Instagram with the caption "make baby k*llers uncomfortable again." SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS ON MAMDANI OVER REPORTS HIS WIFE LIKED PRO-OCTOBER 7TH POSTS: 'THIS IS WHO THEY ARE' The video caught the attention of the organization StopAntisemitism, who exposed Koonings' background and slammed Inspire Mental Health Services (IMHS), a New York-based mental health provider with which Koonings was affiliated. StopAntisemitism later updated the post, saying that Koonings had been fired from IMHS, something that the agitator confirmed on her own social media. Seemingly unbothered by the firing, Koonings posted a screenshot of the email alerting her of her "immediate termination" from the organization and wrote, "Nice job zios lol you got me fired from a place I was working like 8 hours a week at & I would still shout BABY KILLERS at IOF MURDERERS again!!!" IOF is an acronym often used by anti-Israel agitators who refer to the Israeli army as the Israel Occupation Forces, rather than the actual name, the Israel Defense Forces. FLORIDA NURSE URGES CHINA, UK TO ‘ATTACK THE UNITED STATES’ TO REMOVE TRUMP ‘REGIME’ IN VIRAL TIKTOK "StopAntisemitism’s reporting took this from an isolated incident to a matter of public accountability. The video clearly showed a mental health provider engaging in explicit antisemitic harassment in New York City, conduct fundamentally incompatible with her professional responsibilities," StopAntisemitism founder and Executive Director Liora Rez said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "By bringing widespread attention to it, StopAntisemitism ensured both the public and her employer were forced to confront it. We thank Inspire Mental Health Services for acting swiftly and saying no to hate." Koonings later posted a follow-up video evidently attempting to explain how she knew that the men were Israeli. In the second video, the men confirm that they're from Israel and almost immediately note Koonings' disapproval. She can be heard off camera asking the men how many babies they have killed and how many women and children they have raped. Throughout the interaction, Koonings hurled insults and accusations at the men, even saying at one point that Israelis were worse than the Nazis and accusing them of creating a Holocaust. The men mostly remained quiet, though at one point one of them pushed back on Koonings' comments about the Holocaust.  This is not the first time that Koonings has been fired over her anti-Israel views. In 2024, she was fired from Mount Sinai Hospital after doubting the reports of mass rape committed by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre. Koonings told Turkey-based news outlet TRT World that she did not regret speaking out, even after losing her job. Koonings is vocal about her politics on social media, including on her Instagram page where she has 122,000 followers. The health professional often posts videos with criticisms of Israel and U.S. foreign policy.  Contrary to Koonings' claims about mass rape, United Nations investigators have found reasonable grounds to believe that acts of sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, were carried out during the Oct. 7 massacre. Additionally, female and male hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attacks have testified that they faced sexual violence while in captivity. Koonings has also been involved with CODEPINK, a left-wing anti-war organization that has been critical of Israel. She has recently spoken out against the war with Iran, even saying that the Islamic Republic has grown stronger despite attacks from the U.S. and Israel. Fox News Digital reached out to Koonings, IMHS, and Mount Sinai Hospital for comment and did not receive responses in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d543dc3fb569bd90858261 Apple’s foldable iPhone is on track to launch in September, report says te 2026-04-07T17:50:20.873Z Apple’s foldable iPhone is on track to launch in September, report says The news follows a report from Nikkei Asia on Tuesday that raised concerns the company’s foldable iPhone could be delayed due to challenges during the phone’s engineering test phase. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d541b23fb569bd90858185 City’s BLM-era mental health push puts cops in danger after sword-wielding suspect stabs officer: police te 2026-04-07T17:41:06.026Z City’s BLM-era mental health push puts cops in danger after sword-wielding suspect stabs officer: police Boston officials spent the years after George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests pushing a mental health-first response model meant to reduce the role of police in psychiatric emergencies. But that strategy came under scrutiny Saturday after police said a man in crisis stabbed an officer. The city’s flagship approach is built on the long-running Boston Emergency Services Team, or BEST, a partnership that Boston police say has been in place since 2011. After the 2020 unrest, however, City Hall moved to expand and elevate that model. In April 2021, Boston launched a pilot explicitly aimed at increasing the role of mental health workers and decreasing the role of police in crisis calls. The policy shift was on display on Saturday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Police Commissioner Michael Cox said officers were called around 10:45 a.m. after a man reported that four armed people outside his apartment near Northwestern University wanted to harm him. Officers could not find anyone matching that description but spoke with the caller through the door and then requested EMS and a mental health clinician, through the BEST program, after concluding he was in immediate need of psychiatric help. GOT A TIP? According to Cox, EMS and the clinician spent roughly 35 to 45 minutes talking with the man from outside the apartment and trying to persuade him to come out for treatment. FOLLOW US ON X Instead, police said, he suddenly emerged carrying a sword, stabbed a Boston officer in the arm and knocked the clinician to the ground. "One or more officers fired a Taser and their firearm at the individual, bringing the person to a halt," the commissioner said. "EMS immediately provided medical attention. Unfortunately, the person succumbed to the injuries." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The person has not been immediately identified. The officer stabbed was given a tourniquet on scene before being taken to the hospital. Several officers and two EMS clinicians were also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden. "Today serves as a reminder of the dangers inherent in this work and the sacrifice our members make every day. Members of Boston EMS show up to save lives — not to be assaulted. No one should face violence for simply doing their job," Boston EMS said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with our injured members, the Boston Police officers, and everyone affected by today’s incident." Boston Police are investigating. Fox News Digital reached out to the police and mayor for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5419e3fb569bd90858158 Healthcare data breach hits system storing patient records te 2026-04-07T17:40:46.138Z Healthcare data breach hits system storing patient records Healthcare data breaches keep coming. Now, CareCloud is the latest to confirm a serious security incident. The company says hackers accessed one of its systems that stores electronic health records, not confirmed patient records themselves. The intrusion lasted more than eight hours on March 16. That window matters because even a short breach can expose sensitive data at scale. At this point, there is still uncertainty. CareCloud has not confirmed whether any data was taken or what specific information may be involved. However, the investigation is ongoing, and the company has brought in outside cybersecurity experts. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. HEALTH TECH BREACH EXPOSES 3.4M PATIENT RECORDS   CareCloud operates multiple environments where patient records are stored. According to its filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, attackers gained access to one of those environments. Here is what we know so far: CareCloud also says the incident was contained to that single environment and did not impact its other systems or platforms. Even so, the biggest unanswered question remains whether any data left the system. That detail matters because stolen health data often fuels identity theft, insurance fraud and targeted scams.  Healthcare companies sit on a goldmine of personal information. That includes names, Social Security numbers and medical histories. Unlike a credit card, you cannot simply cancel your medical history. We saw the scale of this risk during the Change Healthcare ransomware attack. That breach disrupted systems across the U.S. and delayed care for weeks. It also exposed just how interconnected the healthcare infrastructure has become. CareCloud serves more than 45,000 providers and supports millions of patients. That kind of reach makes any incident more serious.  CareCloud has not shared full technical details yet. Public records suggest much of its infrastructure relies on Amazon Web Services. Cloud platforms are widely used across healthcare. They offer scale and flexibility. At the same time, they require strict security controls to prevent unauthorized access. It is still unclear how CareCloud separates or backs up data across its systems. That detail could affect how far attackers were able to move once inside. We reached out to CareCloud for a comment, but did not hear back before our deadline. BANKING TECH DATA BREACH EXPOSES 672K IN RANSOMWARE ATTACK   Even if you have never heard of CareCloud, your doctor might use it. That is how these breaches work. A behind-the-scenes company gets compromised, and patients feel the impact later. Right now, there is no confirmation that patient data was stolen. Still, this is the moment to stay alert. If your information was involved, notifications could come weeks or even months later. Healthcare breaches can feel out of your control. Still, a few simple habits can make a real difference. Check every explanation of benefits and billing statement you receive. Look for charges, prescriptions or visits you do not recognize. Even a small, unfamiliar charge can signal fraud. If something looks off, contact your insurer or provider right away. Health data can be used to open accounts, file fake claims or commit identity theft. Identity Theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number (SSN), phone number and email address, and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account. They can also assist you in freezing your bank and credit card accounts to prevent further unauthorized use by criminals. The faster you catch it, the easier it is to limit the damage. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at Cyberguy.com  Your personal details often end up on data broker sites without your knowledge. That information can be used to target you after a breach. Removing your data from these sites with a data removal service reduces how much scammers can find and use against you. 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 If you receive emails about medical updates or billing issues, be extra careful. Malicious links and attachments are common after breaches. Strong antivirus software can help detect threats before you click and stop harmful downloads in real time. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com SSA IMPERSONATION SCAMS ARE GETTING MORE PERSONAL   Secure your patient portals with a password you do not use anywhere else. Reusing passwords makes it easier for attackers to access multiple accounts. A password manager can generate and store strong passwords for you so you do not have to remember them. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at Cyberguy.com Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) if your provider offers it. This adds a second step, such as a code sent to your phone. Even if someone gets your password, this extra layer can stop them from getting into your account. After a breach, scammers often pose as healthcare providers or support teams. They may send emails, texts or even call you. Do not click links or share personal details unless you verify the source. When in doubt, go directly to your provider's official website or call their listed number. The CareCloud data breach is still unfolding. That uncertainty is part of the problem. Healthcare systems are complex. They rely on multiple vendors, cloud services and interconnected tools. That creates more entry points for attackers. Even when companies respond quickly, the ripple effects can last much longer. If your most sensitive health data can pass through multiple companies you have never heard of, who should be responsible for keeping it safe? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d53f5c3fb569bd908580d2 Man dies after I-10 crash in West Valley te 2026-04-07T17:31:08.016Z Man dies after I-10 crash in West Valley The two-vehicle collision occurred Tuesday near Verrado Way in Buckeye. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d53f433fb569bd908580a2 Braves ace Chris Sale slams baseball against his head after walking the bases loaded in wild scene te 2026-04-07T17:30:43.123Z Braves ace Chris Sale slams baseball against his head after walking the bases loaded in wild scene Generally, when players are annoyed with themselves, they take out their frustrations on something else. Not Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale. During the fourth inning of the Braves’ 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night at Angel Stadium, Sale pounded the baseball off his head out of anger. Sale, 37, threw a slider well outside the strike zone to Angels first baseman Jeimer Candelario to walk the bases loaded with no out while the game was tied 1-1. Braves catcher Drake Baldwin tossed the ball back to Sale, who caught with his bare hand instead of his glove, dropped the ball, picked it up and slammed it against his head. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Sale’s frustrations only grew as the inning grew longer. Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe worked a walk one batter after Candelario, forcing in a run to give the Angels a 2-1 lead. The Angels rally continued two batters later when Sale hit designated hitter Yoan Moncada with a pitch to force in another run, making it 3-1. After drilling Moncada, Sale bent over, putting his hands on his knees, before walking behind the pitcher’s mound to pick up the rosin bag, only to spike it into the ground. The nine-time All-Star pitcher’s nightmare of a fourth inning continued when he induced a weak ground ball from center fielder Bryce Teodosio, but it was perfectly placed between shortstop Mauricio Dubon and third baseman Austin Riley. METS MAKE AMENDS WITH TEAM LEGEND WHO WAS INVOLVED IN ASTROS' SIGN-STEALING SCANDAL Dubon did well by diving to keep the ball in the infield, but another run scored, giving the Angels a 4-1 lead.   Sale escaped the fourth inning without further damage but allowed a two-run home run in the fifth inning to Jo Adell, giving the Angels a 6-1 lead. The two-time Cy Young winner was removed from the game afterward. Sale pitched four innings, allowing six runs on five hits, two walks, and striking out seven. Sale came into the game with a good track record against the Angels. In 11 games he had an 8-0 record with a 1.24 ERA, but had no such success on Monday. In three starts this season, Sale is 2-1 with a 3.94 ERA in 16 innings pitched. The Braves (6-5) will look to bounce back when they play the Angels (6-5) in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday at 9:38 p.m. ET. 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/69d53d093fb569bd9085805c Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Yuma te 2026-04-07T17:21:13.708Z Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Yuma A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Yuma gas station. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d53cf13fb569bd9085802c Super Bowl champion Steve McMichael, who died last year, revealed to have CTE te 2026-04-07T17:20:49.323Z Super Bowl champion Steve McMichael, who died last year, revealed to have CTE Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion Steve McMichael, who died last year at 67 after a five-year fight with ALS, has been posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE. The Concussion & CTE Foundation announced that McMichael was diagnosed with stage 3 CTE. CTE can only be diagnosed after death. McMichael revealed he had ALS in 2021, and pledged his brain to be studied upon his death, according to Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Too many NFL players are developing ALS during life and diagnosed with CTE after death," his wife, Misty McMichael, said in a statement released by the foundation. "I donated Steve’s brain to inspire new research into the link between them." CTE is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in athletes in contact sports, combat veterans, and others exposed to repetitive head trauma. It has been known to cause violent mood swings, impulsive behavior, and depression. ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. GIANTS' DEXTER LAWRENCE REQUESTS TRADE AS CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS GET STAGNANT: REPORTS According to a 2021 study by the Harvard Medical School and the Boston University CTE Center, NFL players are more than four times more likely to develop ALS than other men. Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center, said about 6% of individuals with CTE in the brain bank also have ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. "There is strong evidence linking repetitive brain trauma and ALS," McKee said. McMichael, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024, was a key member of the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl winning season in 1985. McMichael spent 13 seasons of his career with the Bears, racking up 847 combined tackles and 91 sacks in 191 games with Chicago. McMichael played in the NFL for 15 seasons, spending his rookie season with the New England Patriots, his next 13 with the Bears, and his final one with the Green Bay Packers. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d53abb3fb569bd90857fc5 Massive six-alarm blaze engulfs California warehouse, employee detained te 2026-04-07T17:11:23.608Z Massive six-alarm blaze engulfs California warehouse, employee detained A massive six-alarm blaze tore through a California warehouse early Tuesday and authorities said an employee is in custody, FOX 11 reported. Video from the scene showed flames ripping through the roof of the Kimberly-Clark consumer goods facility in southern Ontario, Calif., as smoke billowed into the dark sky. Crews responded around 12:30 a.m. to the roughly 1.2 million-square-foot facility where flames were already tearing through the roof when first responders arrived, according to KTLA. NEW SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SHOWS PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR'S MANSION ARSON ATTACK San Bernardino County Fire said the Ontario Fire Department was battling a six-alarm warehouse fire involving paper products, with assistance from multiple neighboring agencies. Police also used drone footage to assist operations. The warehouse contained paper products such as tissues and other consumer goods, helping the fire spread rapidly, FOX 11 reported. FIREBUG BUSTED WITH HOMEMADE MOLOTOV COCKTAILS AFTER 36-HOUR BLAZE-SETTING STREAK: POLICE By about 5 a.m., firefighters shifted to a defensive strategy, positioning ladder trucks around the building and dousing the structure from above as the hours-long fire continued to burn, KTLA reported. About 20 employees were inside the warehouse when the fire broke out, but all escaped without injury, according to FOX 11. Ontario Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Wedell said that while the building’s internal sprinkler system was operational, the fire grew "exponentially very quickly," forcing initial interior crews to retreat and adopt a defensive strategy, FOX 11 reported. Fire officials said the incident is being investigated as an arson case and that one suspect is in custody, the outlet reported. "At this point, we do have a subject of interest," Ontario Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Woodell told KTLA. "That individual has been brought into custody, arrested, and taken to the police department. The individual is awaiting questioning by Ontario Police Department detectives who are en route." Fox News Digital reached out to Ontario's police and fire departments for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d53a913fb569bd90857f8f Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs te 2026-04-07T17:10:41.473Z Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs Google Chrome's latest update brings vertical tabs and a cleaner Reading Mode to help manage cluttered browsing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d53a7d3fb569bd90857f86 Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords te 2026-04-07T17:10:21.657Z Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords Fancy Bear, also known as APT28, has taken over thousands of residential home routers to steal passwords and authentication tokens in a wide-ranging espionage operation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d538513fb569bd90857f1c Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' steakhouse blasted over $650 dinner: 'The worst' te 2026-04-07T17:01:05.243Z Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' steakhouse blasted over $650 dinner: 'The worst' Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are drawing attention over their upscale steakhouse, 1587 Prime, following a viral TikTok review that criticized the restaurant. One woman described having a $650 dinner at the Kansas City-based venue — which opened in September 2025 and has attracted high-profile guests, including Taylor Swift, who's engaged to Kelce.  The woman called it, in her view, "the worst fine-dining experience I've ever had." POPULAR STEAKHOUSE'S DRESS CODE SPARKS BACKLASH AS DINERS TOLD TO DITCH HATS OR EAT AT THE BAR Her comments, however, are in stark contrast to others who said they had very positive experiences at the venue.   TikTok user Nicole Rose, who posts under the handle @knicnacks, shared a video in mid-March that has since garnered more than 600,000 views. In the video, she listed a series of complaints, beginning with what she said was slow drink service and some confusion over the restaurant's tableside martini cart. "Starting off, it took us 45 minutes to get a martini," she said. She added that the $33 drink arrived without the server walking them through the tableside experience. The customer claimed the service lacked attentiveness throughout the evening — and that the staff failed to explain elements of the dining experience.  MOVE OVER, NEW YORK AND CHICAGO — ONE MIDWEST PIZZA STYLE IS TAKING OVER "You couldn't find the server to save your life," she said. She also took aim at the food. "The fried chicken arrived before our drinks did, and it honestly was not good. It was not worth the $25," she said. She also claimed the $15 steak sauces were forgotten, and that her friend had finished most of his steak by the time the sauces were brought to their table. FORMER NFL STAR SPARKS VIRAL DEBATE OVER TIPPING PRACTICES AT SELF-SERVICE RESTAURANTS "My $100 steak was incorrectly cooked," she added. Despite that harsh criticism, the TikToker did point out a few positives. "Broccolini — actually that was the best thing we ordered," she said. The mashed potatoes and the Parker House rolls were also good, she said. Still, she said that, overall, the experience didn't justify the hefty price tag. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "The fastest thing our server did was pull out the bill — the $650 bill," she said. Rose contrasted her experience with a visit to Gibson's Steakhouse in Chicago — which she praised for what she called attentive service and a more polished dining experience.  "They walk you through the entire menu, including showing you the cuts," she said — and urged Kelce and Mahomes themselves to "go to Gibson's and see what they're doing and do that." She added she was especially disappointed because the special night out included a friend who was about to leave for military service. Fox News Digital reached out to Rose, as well as to representatives for Kelce and Mahomes and 1587 Prime, for comment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The video has drawn notable attention online. Some commenters also questioned pricing, including one user who wrote, "A $33 martini in Missouri?!?" Another commenter described the restaurant as a "tourist trap," while others suggested expectations may be influenced by the celebrity ownership. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Rose's review aligns with earlier criticism from restaurant critic Liz Cook, who described the experience as underwhelming and characterized it as a "child-like idea of luxury," she wrote in Defector. However, not all feedback has been negative. A Business Insider review from October said an $800 dinner "did not disappoint" — praising the steakhouse's "luxurious" atmosphere and attention to detail. On Rose's video, someone else said he or she had been to the football legends' hot spot twice.  "Both times [it] was great," the person said. "I'm sorry your server failed you." 1587 Prime currently holds a 4.3 overall rating on Google, indicating generally positive customer feedback.  The restaurant has also faced a separate trademark dispute over its name, according to reports. Kelce and Mahomes have turned their on-field chemistry into other business ventures, including investing together in Chicken N Pickle and the Formula 1 team Alpine Racing LTD. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d538243fb569bd90857ee2 Binge is a movie tracking app that warns you of jump scares in real time te 2026-04-07T17:00:20.787Z Binge is a movie tracking app that warns you of jump scares in real time The app uses iPhone Live Activities to alert you when scary scenes are about to happen, while also tracking what to watch and where to stream it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d536243fb569bd90857eb6 March in Flagstaff predictably finishes as hottest in history, among the driest as snow season falls well behind te 2026-04-07T16:51:48.550Z March in Flagstaff predictably finishes as hottest in history, among the driest as snow season falls well behind March’s heat also pushed 2026 to the highest average high and average temperature for Flagstaff through the first 3 months of the year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5360e3fb569bd90857e8d Trump calls into Vance-Orban Hungary event: 'My kind of people' te 2026-04-07T16:51:26.068Z Trump calls into Vance-Orban Hungary event: 'My kind of people' President Donald Trump, hours away from the deadline he put on Iran to reach a deal, took a few moments on Tuesday to hail Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in an impromptu call-in to a campaign rally address by Vice President JD Vance. "Mr. President, you are on with about 5,000 Hungarian patriots, and I think they love you even more than they love Viktor Orban," Vance told the president in a call that blared over the speakers at the event in Hungary. Speaking by phone to what attendees described as roughly 5,000 supporters before Sunday's election, Trump praised Orban as "a fantastic man" who has "done a fantastic job" leading his country. "I love Hungary and I love that Viktor, I'll tell you," Trump said. "He's a fantastic man. We've had a tremendous relationship, and he does a job. Remember this? He didn't allow people to storm your country and invade your country like other people have and ruin their countries." TRUMP SAYS HUNGARY'S BORDER STANCE KEEPS CRIME DOWN, SAYS EUROPE 'FLOODING' WITH MIGRANTS "Frankly, he's kept your country good. He's kept Hungarian people in your country. And he's done a fantastic job," Trump added. Trump credited Orban’s hard-line immigration stance with keeping Hungary "strong" and said Hungarians were "my kind of people." HUNGARIAN OFFICIAL TOUTS 'GOLDEN AGE' OF US RELATIONSHIP, CREDITS TRUMP WITH BOOSTING NATO AND INVESTMENT Trump said he and the U.S. are with Orban "all the way." After Trump’s remarks, Vance told the crowd they had to get Orban reelected as Hungary’s prime minister. Vance's visit to Budapest, just days before a vote that independent polls suggest Orban might lose, underscores how crucial Trump's "MAGA" movement deems the veteran Hungarian nationalist's reelection. TRUMP ALLY ORBAN ISSUES SCATHING LETTER DEMANDING ZELENSKYY CHANGE UKRAINE'S 'ANTI-HUNGARIAN POLICY' "It's a real honor to talk to you: You're really incredible people with great enthusiasm and brilliance," Trump told the crowd to conclude brief remarks. "Brilliant people, and I really love it. You have a man that kept your country strong and he kept your country good, and you don't have problems with all of the problems that so many other countries have because they let their countries be invaded," Trump added. "And you don't have that problem because of Viktor Orban. That's the only reason you don't have that problem. There was a lot of pressure on him to do it, and those other countries made big mistakes. So I wish you a lot of luck and I love you all." Earlier, Vance lashed out at what he called "disgraceful" interference from the European Union in the Hungarian election. RUBIO SEALS CIVIL NUCLEAR COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH HUNGARY "What has happened in this country, what has happened in the midst of this election campaign, is one of the worst examples of foreign election interference that I've ever seen or ever even read about," Vance told a news conference. "The bureaucrats in Brussels have tried to destroy the economy of Hungary. They have tried to make Hungary less energy-independent. They have tried to drive up costs for Hungarian consumers, and they've done it all because they hate this guy [Orban]." TRUMP HAILS VANCE AND RUBIO AS ‘EXTRAORDINARY’ DUO: HAMMER AND VELVET GLOVE The visit broke with the norms of prior U.S. presidential administrations of not openly campaigning in foreign elections, especially for a government that has maintained close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Orban has maintained cordial ties with Moscow despite the Ukraine war, and says Russian energy is essential for Hungary. Trump has already personally endorsed Orban, 62, as "a truly strong and powerful leader" and Vance lavished praise on the Hungarian prime minister's policies on everything from energy to the war in Ukraine. "I'm here because of the moral cooperation between our two countries, because what the United States and Hungary together represent under Viktor's leadership and under President Trump's leadership is the defense of Western civilization," Vance said. Orban, fighting the toughest reelection bid of his career after 16 years in power, hailed what he called "a golden age" in relations between Hungary and the U.S. under Trump's leadership. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d535e53fb569bd90857e70 U.S. and Israel Coordinate Strikes on Iran as Trump Turns Up Rhetoric te 2026-04-07T16:50:45.301Z U.S. and Israel Coordinate Strikes on Iran as Trump Turns Up Rhetoric U.S. forces launched more than 90 “restrikes” on Kharg Island, Iran’s oil export hub, early on Tuesday but have avoided hitting oil infrastructure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d535cd3fb569bd90857e4b Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon’s AI chips te 2026-04-07T16:50:21.260Z Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon’s AI chips Uber is expanding its AWS contract to run more of its ride-sharing features on Amazon's chips. This is a thumb-of-the nose at Oracle and Google. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5342e3fb569bd90857e0a Midterm alarm bells: Democrats face steep favorability deficit despite election gains te 2026-04-07T16:43:26.020Z Midterm alarm bells: Democrats face steep favorability deficit despite election gains A new national poll is the latest to indicate that Democrats are facing major problems with their party's image as they try to win back congressional majorities from the Republicans in this year's midterm elections. Just 28% of Americans questioned in a CNN poll view the Democratic Party positively, with 56% seeing Democrats in an unfavorable light. The poll, the most recent over the past year to indicate the Democratic Party brand hitting historic lows, comes with just over six months to go until the midterms, when they hope to escape the political wilderness. The GOP, which is working to defend its fragile House and slim Senate majorities in the 2026 ballot box showdowns amid President Donald Trump's underwater approval ratings and a rough political climate that doesn't favor the party in power, doesn't fare much better in the poll, which was conducted March 26-30. WHAT OUR LATEST FOX NEWS NATIONAL POLL SAYS  Thirty-two percent of Americans said they viewed the Republican Party positively, with 55% seeing the GOP in a negative light. An average of the most recent national polls that asked how respondents viewed the two major political parties show the Republicans' favorability 15 points in negative territory but the Democrats 20 points underwater. Helping to sink the Democratic Party's underwater ratings are Democrats themselves. A healthy percentage of Democrats feel that their leaders in Congress aren't fighting back more vocally against Trump and his unprecedented second-term agenda. That's fueling a less favorable view of the Democratic Party among Democrats compared to a noticeably more favorable view of the GOP among Republicans. That's a departure from 2006 and 2018, the most recent midterms, when the Democrats rode blue waves to win back the House when Republicans controlled the White House. In those years, Democrats led by double digits in net favorability. Democrats were ecstatic two weeks ago after flipping a Republican-controlled legislative seat in a right-leaning, Palm Beach, Florida-anchored district that includes Mar-a-Lago, Trump's home turf. The same day, Democrats also flipped a state Senate seat in Florida in a separate special election. The Democrats' Sunshine State victories were their latest wins or overperformances in a slew of special elections from coast to coast since Trump returned to power in the White House 14 months ago. DNC CHAIR KEN MARTIN BOASTS ‘WIN AFTER WIN,’ SHRUGS OFF MASSIVE TRUMP, REPUBLICAN MONEY LEAD Democrats also scored larger than expected victories in last November's gubernatorial elections in blue-leaning Virginia and New Jersey. Partially fueling the Democrats' ballot box performances is their laser focus on affordability amid persistent inflation. And the victories are further energizing Democrats as they work to win back control of Congress in the midterms. "From now until November, Democrats are all gas and no brakes as we compete across every corner of Florida and the nation," Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said after the Florida special elections. But along with their brand issues, also troubling for Democrats ahead of the midterms is their standing in the generic ballot, the closely watched polling indicator that asks respondents whether they'd back the Democrat or Republican in their congressional district without offering specific candidate names. Democrats are up over the Republicans by five points in the CNN poll, and an average of all the most recent national surveys to ask the generic ballot question gives the Democrats an edge over the GOP of just under six points. That margin for the Democrats is smaller than at the same point in the 2018 and 2006 cycles, when they won back the House. National polls also indicate that when it comes to how both parties are handling the key issues that matter to voters, Democrats don't enjoy any overwhelming advantage. The most recent Fox News national poll, which was conducted March 20–23, indicated Democrats with a slight three-point margin over Republicans on which party has a clear plan to bring down prices and make things more affordable. The vast majority of voters questioned in the Fox News poll gave a big thumbs down to both parties. Veteran political scientist Wayne Lesperance, the president of New England College, told Fox News Digital that Democrats "have no room to coast." "Voters remain unimpressed with their brand and for far too many voters the party continues to be defined by Biden and Harris. Democrats are expected to win big in November. But, there is a great deal of work to rehabilitate their brand with voters for 2026 and 2028," Lesperance said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5341a3fb569bd90857e01 Savannah Guthrie returns to business as usual on second day back at 'Today' after mother's disappearance te 2026-04-07T16:43:06.355Z Savannah Guthrie returns to business as usual on second day back at 'Today' after mother's disappearance It was business as usual for NBC’s Savannah Guthrie on Tuesday.  Guthrie returned to work on Monday after more than two months away following the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. On her first day back, the "Today" anchor donned yellow in support of her mother while sitting next to Craig Melvin, who wore a yellow tie and ribbon pin to match. The studio was also decorated with yellow flowers. Savannah Guthrie acknowledged prayers and letters from fans and declared it was "good to be home."  For her second day back, the bright yellow that had emerged as a symbol of support for Nancy was absent from their outfits as the co-anchors focused on presenting the news. Guthrie wore pale pink and Melvin's tie was purple. Some yellow flowers were still visible in the background of the set on Tuesday, but it was noticeably scaled back compared to Monday and the yellow ribbon pins were gone. SAVANNAH GUTHRIE RETURNS TO NBC’S ‘TODAY,’ SAYS IT'S 'GOOD TO BE HOME' AS SEARCH FOR MOTHER CONTINUES Guthrie did hint at her ongoing struggles when interviewing the author of "Joyful Anyway," a book about finding happiness during hard times.  "This is the book that I think I certainly need, but I think everybody needs," Guthrie said.  NBC News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.  SAVANNAH GUTHRIE BREAKS DOWN OVER POSSIBILITY HER MOM WAS TARGETED BECAUSE OF HER FAME, APOLOGIZES TO FAMILY Nancy Guthrie went missing on Feb. 1, prompting a nationwide search. The story made national headlines but so far elicited few clues about her whereabouts or fate, although authorities say she was taken against her will and a masked man who appeared to be armed with a gun was seen at her front door. Investigators and the family have repeatedly appealed to the public for help. There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million in connection with the case — a million of it from the Guthrie family for their mother's recovery. The family has asked anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz and Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d534063fb569bd90857df8 US embassies in Bahrain, Egypt issue warnings as Iran threatens universities across Middle East te 2026-04-07T16:42:46.501Z US embassies in Bahrain, Egypt issue warnings as Iran threatens universities across Middle East The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain told American citizens in the country to shelter in place on Tuesday, as the embassy in Egypt issued its own caution to Americans amid threats that Iran and its terror proxies may try to target American universities across the Middle East. The embassy in Manama directed all U.S. government employees, along with all other Americans in the country, to shelter in a secure structure and stay away from windows until further notice. "Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target American universities in Bahrain," the embassy said. "Iran has specifically threatened American universities across the Middle East." The embassy provided instructions to those Americans who wish to leave the Middle East. TRUMP WARNS 'WHOLE CIVILIZATION WILL DIE TONIGHT,' AS IRANIAN OFFICIAL URGES HUMAN CHAINS AROUND POWER PLANTS "If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available," it said. For those who wish to remain and shelter in place, the embassy reminded them to have a supply of food, water, medications and other essential items. VANCE SAYS IRAN HAS '2 PATHWAYS' AS 12-HOUR DEADLINE LOOMS, PRAYS US ON 'GOD'S SIDE' IN NIXING NUCLEAR THREAT "We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate," the embassy said. Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo advised U.S. citizens to closely monitor the news for regional developments. "Egyptian authorities generally offer effective security protection," the embassy said. "However, extremists and Iranian-aligned actors have expressed interest in planning and carrying out attacks in the region. Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target universities in the Middle East. Iran has specifically threatened American universities across the Middle East." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d533f33fb569bd90857def Lady Gaga cancels concert hours before showtime due to health issue te 2026-04-07T16:42:27.049Z Lady Gaga cancels concert hours before showtime due to health issue Lady Gaga has apologized to fans after canceling a show at the last minute. On Monday, the "Poker Face" singer took to social media to share that she would be canceling her performance at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, due to an ongoing respiratory infection. "I’m so sorry to share that I’m unable to perform tonight and have to cancel the show," she wrote on her Instagram Stories. "I've been fighting a respiratory infection for the past few days and doing everything I can to rest and recover, but it’s gotten worse." LADY GAGA SAYS SHE TOOK LITHIUM WHILE FILMING ‘A STAR IS BORN’ ROLE "My doctor has strongly advised me not to perform today and to be honest I don’t think I could give you the quality of a performance today that you deserve," she continued. "I know how deeply disappointing this is, and I truly could not feel worse about letting you down," Gaga concluded. "I’m so sorry to everyone who made plans to be there and support me. Being in Montreal and performing for you on Thursday and Friday was magical and deeply meaningful. To everyone who was coming tonight, I’m absolutely heartbroken and so sorry." This isn't the first time Gaga has been forced to cancel a show at the last minute. In September, just before she was set to take the stage in Miami, Gaga pulled the plug on her gig due to a vocal cord issue that could put her voice at risk. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The "Bad Romance" singer, who kicked off her Mayhem Ball Tour in July, took to Instagram to share the news with her 61 million followers.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Hi everyone I am really so so sorry but I need to postpone tonight’s show in Miami," Gaga, who was scheduled to perform a two-hour show at the Kaseya Center in Miami, wrote in an Instagram Story. "During rehearsal last night and my vocal warmup tonight my voice was extremely strained and both my [doctor] and vocal coach have advised me not to go on because of the risk it poses." "I want to be hardcore and just push through this for you but I don’t want to risk long term or permanent damage on my vocal cords," she continued. "There is a significant risk based on all our combined experience with a show like ours and as you know I sing live every night — and even though this was a hard and agonizing decision I would be more afraid of the long term implications on my voice. I hope you can forgive me and accept my sincerest apologies for any disappointment. Let down. Inconvenience." "I tried so hard to avoid this," she concluded. "I take serious care of myself to be able to put on this highly demanding show. I love my fans so much. Respect you and hope you can accept my sincere regretful apology. We are trying to reschedule the show as quickly as possible." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d533df3fb569bd90857de6 Department of Education investigates Massachusetts school district over transgender bathroom policy te 2026-04-07T16:42:07.297Z Department of Education investigates Massachusetts school district over transgender bathroom policy FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Education has launched an investigation into a Massachusetts public school district for allegedly allowing students at K-12 schools to use bathrooms and locker rooms based on their self-defined gender identity, rather than biological sex, while forcing students to integrate and preventing parents from changing the policy. Westford County Public Schools’ (WPS) policy surrounding "Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students" allows students to use restrooms and locker rooms of the opposite sex while forcing other students who object to leave, according to America First Legal (AFL), which originally filed the complaint that prompted the investigation.  "America First Legal is committed to ensuring that children are protected from leftist Indoctrination," AFL President Gene Hamilton told Fox News Digital in a statement. "We will not allow our girls to be silenced or harmed by WPS’s ‘gender identity’ policy. The Department of Education’s investigation rightfully sends a clear message to schools across the country: Title IX will not be sacrificed on the altar of gender ideology." VIRGINIA SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTES TO KEEP GENDER BATHROOM POLICY, DEFYING DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DIRECTIVE The same policy allegedly allows girls to enter boys facilities as well, forcing students who disagree with the policy or may be of the opposite sex to leave the bathroom or locker room.  "Prior Administrations regularly misinterpreted Title IX to pander to political ideology and police ‘misgendering’ despite not having sound legal grounds," Department of Education spokesperson Amelia Joy told Fox News Digital in a statement. "With today’s actions, the Trump Administration is upholding the law and righting years of wrongs." The policy, which appears to have been removed from the WPS website, also included policies surrounding gender identities, pronoun usage, and defines terms like "gender nonconforming." TRUMP ADMIN DETERMINES SJSU VIOLATED TITLE IX WITH HANDLING OF TRANS VOLLEYBALL PLAYER BLAIRE FLEMING When the policy was being debated prior to its implementation in March 2025, WestfordCAT reported that one school board committee member said that staff could also be affected by not allowing the use of opposite sex facilities based on gender identity.  "I know that we have students, possibly staff, that this impacts," WPS committee member Tom Laflamme said. "They are real people who are harmed by taking no action. The policy may not be perfect because we are humans, but it makes a statement that they matter to us." The policy was implemented after President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled: "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government" on his first day in office, Jan. 20, 2025. TRUMP ADMIN CRACKS DOWN ON OREGON AND VIRGINIA FOR DEFYING TITLE IX AND WOMEN'S SPORTS EXECUTIVE ORDER The executive order threatens the stripping of federal funds from institutions which do not recognize a two-gender standard and instead rely on self-defined gender identity. "Across the country, ideologues who deny the biological reality of sex have increasingly used legal and other socially coercive means to permit men to self-identify as women and gain access to intimate single-sex spaces and activities designed for women, from women’s domestic abuse shelters to women’s workplace showers," the executive orders reads. "This is wrong." "Federal funds shall not be used to promote gender ideology. Each agency shall assess grant conditions and grantee preferences and ensure grant funds do not promote gender ideology." Fox News Digital reached out to WPS and Laflamme, but did not receive responses in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d533cb3fb569bd90857ddd Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene joins left-wing calls for the 25th amendment as Iran deadline nears te 2026-04-07T16:41:47.841Z Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene joins left-wing calls for the 25th amendment as Iran deadline nears Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called for President Donald Trump to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. "25TH AMENDMENT!!! Not a single bomb has dropped on America. We cannot kill an entire civilization. This is evil and madness," Greene wrote on X. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. Greene's post featured a screenshot of Trump's Tuesday Truth Social post in which he ominously warned that Iran's "civilization will die tonight." FORMER REP MTG VENTS THAT SHE'S 'SO BEYOND DONE,' CHARACTERIZING TRUMP'S ADDRESS AS 'WAR WAR WAR' "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump declared in the Truth Social post. "However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!" he added. Greene, a once-fierce Trump ally, had a bitter falling out with the president last year and has become a vociferous critic of the commander in chief. Some sitting Democratic lawmakers have also called for the president to be booted from office. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., a member of the progressive cadre of lawmakers known as "The Squad," is one of those calling for Trump's ouster. "Sickeningly evil. Donald Trump must be impeached. When will it be enough for my Republican colleagues to grow spines and remove him from office?" she wrote in a Tuesday post on X. ILHAN OMAR CALLS TRUMP AN 'UNHINGED LUNATIC,' URGES BOOTING HIM OUT OF OFFICE Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisc., declared in a Tuesday post on X, "25th Amendment RIGHT NOW! Trump is too unhinged, dangerous, and deranged to have the nuclear codes!" Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., who last year introduced impeachment articles against Trump, declared in a Tuesday post on X, "Trump just threatened to slaughter 100 million people. It's clear he's unfit to be president, the 25th amendment must be invoked. If Vance, Rubio & the others continue to be spineless cowards, Congress must do everything possible to stop Trump & this war." In a Truth Social post issued on Easter Sunday, the president warned, "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F[---]kin’ Strait, you crazy b------, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah." Omar responded to the president's comments, declaring in a Monday post on X, "This is not ok. Invoke the 25th amendment. Impeach. Remove. This unhinged lunatic must be removed from office." TRUMP WARNS 'WHOLE CIVILIZATION WILL DIE TONIGHT,' AS IRANIAN OFFICIAL URGES HUMAN CHAINS AROUND POWER PLANTS Greene declared in a Sunday post on X that the president had "gone insane." "Everyone in his administration that claims to be a Christian needs to fall on their knees and beg forgiveness from God and stop worshipping the President and intervene in Trump’s madness. I know all of you and him and he has gone insane, and all of you are complicit," she asserted in part of the lengthy post. "This is not making America great again, this is evil." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d533b83fb569bd90857dd4 High-risk effort to save 'Dude 44' crew is most incredible combat rescue in US history te 2026-04-07T16:41:28.167Z High-risk effort to save 'Dude 44' crew is most incredible combat rescue in US history You have just seen the most audacious air combat search-and-rescue mission in American history. No other mission compares to the operation to bring home the F-15E crew known as ‘Dude 44.’  U.S. military helicopters have been picking up downed pilots under fire since the Korean War. In Vietnam, pilots were plucked from the tall grass and karst ridges and jungles under enemy fire. U.S. Air Force rescuers saved 1,201 aircrew from the Air Force alone, and a total of 2,780 U.S. service members in combat situations.  Over Iran, the sheer number of planes and people involved and exposed to danger dwarfs any other single rescue in the annals of air warfare. For nearly 48 hours, beginning at 4:40 a.m. local time on April 2, over 155 aircraft and hundreds of military personnel put their lives on the line for a mission 200 miles inside Iran. And everyone came back alive. That’s air dominance.  DR MARC SIEGEL: BLEEDING, ALONE AND HUNTED -- A DOWNED COLONEL’S MIRACLE SURVIVAL "This rescue captured the world’s imagination," President Donald Trump said at the Pentagon on Monday. The astonishing technology of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle is remote, and almost superhuman in its sophistication. But from the moment Americans learned that two aviators were down in Iran, our hearts pounded. We felt, at the most basic human level, their struggle to survive, evade, hide and hope. "They always knew we would be coming to get them," Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said.  With Operation Epic Fury in week five, ‘Dude 44’ was part of the push to eliminate the remainder of Iran’s military power. All combat missions are given a random callsign used just for that sortie; it’s for radio calls to homebase, command and control, the tanker, etc. ‘Dude’ is one of the more popular, but sometimes you get a callsign like "Poptart." CENTCOM COMMANDER DIRECTED STRIKE AGAINST AN IRGC HEADQUARTERS IN UNDERGROUND FACILITY: SOURCES ‘Dude 44’ was a night mission. The F-15E is the workhorse of Operation Epic Fury. It carries the biggest bomb payload of any U.S. fighter. F-15E crews often have hundreds of combat hours racked up over Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and now Iran. The two officers of ‘Dude 44’ likely had double-digit missions over Iran to their credit. They were about to face the worst-case scenario. This F-15E was 200 miles inside Iran when something – a shoulder-fired infrared missile locking on to their engine heat, or anti-aircraft fire – hit them.  At 4:40 a.m. local Iran time, the first rescue began. While joint forces knew both airmen had survived, it was only the pilot they located at first. Rescuers prized a quick daybreak mission that can achieve surprise. What they got was seven hours inside Iranian airspace. The Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green IIs are purpose-built for rescue. They have radars, self-defense chaff and flares, the most sophisticated Link 16 datalinks to other planes, and of course, 7.62mm and .50-caliber guns. RESCUE EXPERT SAYS MOST DANGEROUS MOMENT COMES AFTER ‘JACKPOT’ CALL IN RECOVERY BEHIND ENEMY LINES A U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog fighter loitered and maintained radio communication with the pilot on the ground, to coordinate an exact pick-up spot. A-10s and other aircraft kept up surveillance and shot at anything moving toward the pilot. The Iranians shot back; Caine called it a close-in gunfight and "an incredibly dangerous mission." The lead A-10 callsign "Sandy," designator for special training in search and rescue, took so much fire that the pilot ultimately had to exit Iran’s airspace and bail out.  All this time, a fleet of 155 aircraft set up seven different deception areas to fool the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). B-1 bombers, F-22s, F-35s, F-16s, more F-15s and A-10s created the appearance of multiple search and rescue operations. Above them, 48 tankers, many over Iranian skies, supplied air refueling. Count the participants: hundreds of airmen, special forces and other members of the joint force. This preponderance of airpower faked out the IRGC forces.  Anxious hours passed, yet Central Command dared not launch the second rescue mission because searchers could not pinpoint the F-15E Weapons Systems Officer or "back-seater."  CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION During a rescue, it’s possible to have radio contact or indications of life – but not to know exactly where the airman is. Down in unfamiliar mountains, wounded and bleeding, the airman can only describe what he sees. Devices like infrared strobes can signal to watching aircraft. But Iran’s forces were closing in, making concealment imperative. Fortunately, as CIA Director John Ratcliffe described it, the back-seater was "invisible to the enemy but not to the CIA." Careful sweep monitoring at a range of about 40 miles, as described by Trump, yielded the first clue of slight movement. Then the back-seater stood up in his mountain crevice – and that was enough. "We have him," Trump recounted. (Even Trump cautiously chose his words when talking about this highly classified capability; suffice it to say, our side has been working on the ability to detect and characterize slight motion in terrain for quite some time.) Trump’s decision to greenlight the back-seater rescue was high stakes. Two powerful, specially modified HC-130Js landed and disgorged three MH-6 "Little Bird" helicopters. Small but heavily armed, the three helicopters were unpacked in less than 10 minutes, according to Trump. The team retrieved the back-seater from the mountain. To no one’s surprise, while the HC-130Js landed, they could not taxi fast enough to reach take-off speed in the wet sand and dirt. Trump described how "other aircraft" came to lift out all personnel.  Finally, American fighters strafed and destroyed the HC-130Js to keep secrets out of the hands of Iran – and their cronies in Russia and China. As Caine said, "People are more important than hardware." Still, you’ll be glad to know C-130Js are still made in Marietta, Georgia. And brand-new F-15EX Eagle II fighters for the Air Force are on the production line in St. Louis.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM REBECCA GRANT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5338f3fb569bd90857db8 ‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate te 2026-04-07T16:40:47.719Z ‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate U.S. imports from China have shrunk drastically. But billions of dollars of the change appear to be the result of accounting gimmicks and outright fraud. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d533743fb569bd90857d8e Supervisors to finalize Nanos inquiry questions te 2026-04-07T16:40:20.791Z Supervisors to finalize Nanos inquiry questions The Pima County Board of Supervisors is set to question Sheriff Chris Nanos under oath, with supervisors meeting today to finalize the scope of their inquiry, which could cover everything from his work history and internal affairs matters to immigration enforcement and other duties of his office. Supervisors discussed the situation with attorneys during their March 24 meeting, voting unanimously to request reports from Nanos and for outside counsel to return with the reports during the April 7 meeting. District 2 Supervisor Matt Heinz had previously expressed concern over Nanos' work history and apparent related false statements, and related personnel, management, internal affairs and investigative issues in the department. Nanos started his career in law enforcement with the El Paso Police Department in 1976, staying there until his resignation in 1982. He received eight suspensions in that period for a total of 37 days, including for offenses including excessive force, illegal gambling, insubordination and discharge of his firearm. One excessive force complaint resulted in a 15-day suspension after Nanos reportedly beat a person in handcuffs with his flashlight, sending them to the ICU. On July 21, 1982, the department recorded two allegations against Nanos for insubordination and "consistent inefficiency." Records show he resigned in lieu of termination on Aug. 3 of that year. Heinz said Nanos was "not completely straightforward about the process" regarding his move from El Paso to Pima County, asking how this was able to happen. He said public records he requested showed that the information was omitted from Nanos' job application 42 years ago. "You can't lie on your job applications, you can't lie under oath. What really affected me most about this was that the sheriff's history in Pima County for 42 years seems to have been based on fraud," Heinz said. "I feel very strongly about this. At a time when trust in our government entities, officials in particular, is at an all time low, having this kind of information come out about the highest-ranking law enforcement official for the largest law enforcement agency in Southern Arizona is very troubling and very serious." More than a dozen protestors took over a Marana intersection in October 2024 to urge passerbys to vote against Democratic Sheriff Chris Nanos. Photo by Olivia Krupp. Every law enforcement position except elected sheriffs and constables requires certification by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. Heinz said that could not possibly have happened in the case of Nanos if everyone was being truthful. Heinz recalled previous issues involving the Sheriff's Department under Nanos' leadership, including a RICO investigation in 2016 that resulted in the conviction of the department's second-in-command but no charges against Nanos; controversy surrounding death rates in the Pima County Jail; and repeated years of the department exceeding its budget. The board has repeatedly referred Nanos to the Arizona Attorney General's office for investigation, including once for election interference. "This is about accountability and erosion of public trust," Heinz said. State law allows the board to request reports and bonds from any county officer and require them to provide reports under oath about their duties. Failure to do so could result in removal from office. The board's action comes as a recall campaign against Nanos is also underway, with organizers working toward 135,000 petition signatures ahead of a July primary. Also during the March 24 meeting, the board approved by a 4-1 vote recommendations for the use of nearly $21 million acquired from Beale Infrastructure from the sale of 290 acres of land for their data center project, as well as the eventual $5.8 million in annual property tax revenue from the land. District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy was the lone dissenting vote. The Project Blue land deal closed Dec. 24 and resulted in a total of $20,855,849 going into county coffers. County Administrator Jan Lesher reviewed the funding process along with the county's existing One Pima Initiative and Strategic Prosperity Initiative. The board approved the county administrator's recommendations, which appropriated those funds as follows: $3,120,000 for various aspects of economic development $485,849 for intergovernmental relations $1,000,000 for special programs and projects $2,000,000 for neighborhood reinvestments $1,000,000 for environmental health initiatives $1,000,000 for workforce development $10,750,000 for capital improvement projects $1,500,000 for contingency She added that the $21 million would be a one-time infusion of funds, and she was therefore skeptical of putting any of it toward long-term budgetary commitments. With that in mind, approximately one-fifth of the funds will serve as a three-year "runway" while the county waits for Project Blue to develop and for property tax revenue to cover ongoing costs. "We did then really recognize the unique nature of the public participation in this project, and therefore really realize the need to focus on environmental issues, on health issues, on things that we heard a lot about during the discussions on project blue that would be possible negative impacts on the community," Lesher said. District 5 Supervisor Andrés Cano said that while he opposed Project Blue during the approval vote in December, he appreciated the recommendations for use of the funds, especially the $2 million for resurrecting neighborhood reinvestment, a program that was formerly bond-funded and would fund things like playgrounds, libraries, traffic development and infrastructure. He added that the funds would also help address the environmental and affordability concerns that contributed to his vote against the original Project Blue approval. Ian Stash is a journalism major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact him at istash@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d531c33fb569bd90857d30 Iran releases 2 French citizens after 'three and a half years of detention,' Macron says te 2026-04-07T16:33:07.272Z Iran releases 2 French citizens after 'three and a half years of detention,' Macron says French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris were released by Iran on Tuesday after "three and a half years of detention," President Emmanuel Macron announced.  The pair, who were arrested in May 2022 while visiting Iran, were accused by Iranian state television of being spies who sought to stir up unrest, according to Reuters. France previously denounced their detention as unjustified and unfounded.  "Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are free and on their way to French territory, after three and a half years of detention in Iran. This is a relief for all of us and obviously for their families," Macron wrote on X.  "Thank you to the Omani authorities for their mediation efforts, to the State services, and to the citizens who mobilized tirelessly and thus contributed to their return," he added. SON OF BRITISH COUPLE DETAINED IN IRAN 'LET DOWN' BY STARMER'S LEADERSHIP ON PARENT'S IMPRISONMENT AMID WAR The nonprofit United Against Nuclear Iran described Kohler as the head of a federation of teachers unions in France, with Paris being her partner.  France’s foreign ministry said last May that Kohler and Paris were being detained as "state hostages by the Islamic Republic of Iran."  AFGHANISTAN FREES US CITIZEN DENNIS COYLE OVER A YEAR AFTER TALIBAN ARREST "They are being held in shameful conditions and have been able to receive only four consular visits, under very restrictive conditions," the ministry said at the time.  Iranian authorities freed the pair from prison in November but didn't let them leave the country, according to The Associated Press. French officials said they were then being kept safe at the French Embassy in Tehran, until their departure from Iran on Tuesday.  The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d531af3fb569bd90857d27 Democrat whose parents fled Iran moves to oust Hegseth te 2026-04-07T16:32:47.786Z Democrat whose parents fled Iran moves to oust Hegseth A Democratic congresswoman whose parents fled the regime of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini decades ago announced Monday she would file articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for alleged war crimes amid the current conflict. Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona previously told the New York Times she initially "felt a rush of hope, but also unease" when she learned Americans and Israelis had taken out Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in February. But she has since been harshly critical of how the Trump administration has overseen the conflict, including President Donald Trump’s Easter message to what’s left of Iranian leadership to "open the f---ing Strait" of Hormuz by Tuesday or risk strikes on critical infrastructure. "Donald Trump’s deranged statements — including one on Easter Sunday — are further entrenching our country and our world in another devastating, never-ending war," Ansari said in a statement announcing her plans to impeach Hegseth. 77-YEAR-OLD HOUSE DEM FACING YOUNGER PRIMARY CHALLENGERS SEEKS TO IMPEACH DONALD TRUMP Ansari claimed Trump is threatening war crimes in violation of the Geneva Convention and has already committed "illegal actions and atrocities already committed at his direction — including violence that has destroyed schools, hospitals, and critical civilian infrastructure." "As the daughter of Iranian immigrants who fled this regime, and as an American Congresswoman who swore an oath to the United States Constitution, I know that this cannot go on," she said. Ansari's father was a medical student studying in the United States when the Iranian Revolution broke out and couldn't return to Iran, while her mother fled and was sent to live with another family in Delaware at age 17 after the Khomeini regime continually restricted women's rights, according to the UK Guardian. Ansari urged invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office and said she would file articles of impeachment and seek to formally impeach Hegseth "next week." DEMOCRATS THREATEN TO GRIND SENATE TO A HALT TO FORCE PUBLIC IRAN HEARINGS She alleged the Pentagon chief "repeatedly violat[ed] his oath of office and his duty to the Constitution. Only Congress has the power to declare war, not a rogue president or his lackeys." "Hegseth’s reckless endangerment of U.S. servicemembers and repeated war crimes, including bombing a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, and willfully targeting civilian infrastructure, are grounds for impeachment and removal from office." Hegseth and Trump recently engineered the rescue of an airman shot down by Iranian forces over the weekend, with the president telling the press at the White House that a large military operation was required. Gen. Dan "Raizin" Caine declined to state how many troops were involved, likely for security reasons. When reached for comment, Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson slammed the plan to impeach her boss, telling Fox News Digital that Ansari is "just another Democrat trying to make headlines" as an ongoing Mideast military operation and two "daring and successful" rescue operations were conducted. "Secretary Hegseth will continue to protect the homeland and unleash epic fury on Iran’s radical regime," Wilson said. "This is just another charade in an attempt to distract the American people from the major successes we have had here at the Department of War." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d531863fb569bd90857d08 Say chow: Free & discounted food around Tucson this week te 2026-04-07T16:32:06.718Z Say chow: Free & discounted food around Tucson this week Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d531723fb569bd90857cff Tucson resident Bannon gets Supreme Court help in erasing contempt charges te 2026-04-07T16:31:46.904Z Tucson resident Bannon gets Supreme Court help in erasing contempt charges Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5315f3fb569bd90857cf6 Tucson Council to vote on setting TEP election; Pima Supes talk Nanos' fate te 2026-04-07T16:31:27.358Z Tucson Council to vote on setting TEP election; Pima Supes talk Nanos' fate Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5314b3fb569bd90857ced Case vs. Tucson's 'mushroom man' ends after feds move to dismiss indictment te 2026-04-07T16:31:07.946Z Case vs. Tucson's 'mushroom man' ends after feds move to dismiss indictment Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d531383fb569bd90857ce4 Az AG Kris Mayes to host Tuesday town hall on rising electric bills in Tucson te 2026-04-07T16:30:48.170Z Az AG Kris Mayes to host Tuesday town hall on rising electric bills in Tucson Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d531243fb569bd90857cdb Az Republicans file complaint against Pima County’s policy barring ICE from gov't property te 2026-04-07T16:30:28.418Z Az Republicans file complaint against Pima County’s policy barring ICE from gov't property Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52f053fb569bd90857b88 Reporter's Notebook: Why Trump may not be able to force Congress back over the DHS shutdown te 2026-04-07T16:21:25.574Z Reporter's Notebook: Why Trump may not be able to force Congress back over the DHS shutdown So Congress is now deep into week two of a 16-17 day recess for Easter and Passover. The Department of Homeland Security shutdown is approaching two months. There’s no obvious path to end the impasse. This is why some GOP lawmakers — and conservative activists — demanded President Donald Trump summon Congress back into session and fund DHS. Let’s do a deep dive on that. The president has the authority to call Congress into session under "extraordinary" circumstances. But that hardly compels legislative activity – let alone craft a legislative solution. However, it’s unclear if Trump would even have the power to strong-arm the House and Senate back into session under current parliamentary circumstances. HOUSE GOP’S DHS FUNDING MEASURE SURVIVES CRITICAL HURDLE BUT PATH UNCERTAIN IN SENATE Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution states the following: "He may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper." American presidents have called special sessions of Congress 45 times. Twenty-seven instances involved a recall of both chambers. President George Washington was the first to order a special session of Congress in 1791. Washington wrote to Vice President John Adams – the president of the Senate –  to convene the Senate to consider various nominations and to fill posts in Vermont, which was about to become the 14th state. Vermont was the first state following the original 13 colonies to enter statehood. President Abraham Lincoln ordered a special session for both bodies of Congress after the attack on Fort Sumter in 1861. In late July, 1948, President Harry Truman became the most recent chief executive to deploy his power to reconvene Congress. Congress adjourned for the year earlier that month. That never happens with the contemporary Congress. So Truman summoned lawmakers back to Washington on what is known as "Turnip Day" in Missouri, July 26. That’s the day when farmers should plant turnips for a fall harvest. So, historians bequeathed that particular Congressional meeting as the "Turnip Day Session." Truman wanted action on education policy, energy and housing. Future Senate Majority Leader Robert Taft (R-OH) declared that the Senate wouldn’t "give that fellow anything" during the meetings. Congress didn’t do much, passing two bills which the president felt fell short of his goals. That helped fuel Truman’s "Do Nothing Congress" moniker, which was the hallmark of his presidential campaign that fall. BEHIND THE SCENES OF CONGRESS' ELEVENTH-HOUR RUSH TO FUND THE DHS Again, the point is that a president may recall Congress to Washington. But that authority doesn’t necessarily dictate a legislative outcome. But what we must explore is what circumstances dictate "extraordinary Occasions" as spelled out in the Constitution. Well, that’s pretty vague. But it’s worth noting that in the 18th, 19th and even part of the 20th centuries, Congress only huddled in Washington for distinct periods. In fact, in those days, lawmakers were often gone from Washington for months at a time. That’s partly why the Founders installed a provision empowering the President to recall Congress in a time of crisis. However, as is often the case in politics, a crisis is in the eye of the beholder and far from constitutionally defined. So that brings us to present day. A failure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for nearly two months is a certain crisis. The decision to recall Congress is always up to the president. But there may be Constitutional limits on when a president may reconvene Congress. And despite the drama now enveloping funding for the Department of Homeland Security, Trump may be hamstrung in any effort to press lawmakers back into service in Washington. Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution says that, "Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings." Since the House and Senate have not both adopted an adjournment resolution to be out of session for a fixed period of time, Congress could make the case that it’s not out of session to start with, huddling for just a few moments every three days in brief sessions. Thus, the parliamentary posture of Congress makes the option of ordering "both Houses, or either of them" to convene under Article II Section 3 unavailable to the President. SEE IT: LAWMAKERS CAUGHT ON VACATION AMID RECORD-BREAKING SHUTDOWN WHILE DHS WORKERS GO UNPAID One could certainly argue that Congress isn’t really in session right now, meeting every so often for a few seconds with a skeleton crew. It doesn’t matter. As stated above, the Constitution gives Congress ultimate authority to establish its own rules. President Barack Obama challenged whether Congress was actually in session or not when he tried to bypass the Senate confirmation process and install officials on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) during the period between Senate sessions. The Obama administration contended that Congress really wasn’t in session. Thus, the "recess appointment" option was available to the President, not requiring Senate confirmation. However in NLRB v. Canning in 2014, the Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in favor of Congress. It upheld the right of Congress to make its own rules under Article I, Section 5. In other words, if Congress says it’s in session, it’s in session. And when it’s out, it’s out. It’s not up to the President to make that determination. Writing for the Court, former Justice Stephen Breyer found that "pro forma sessions count as sessions, not as periods of recess…the Senate is in session when it says it is, provided that, under its own rules, it retains the capacity to transact Senate business." The current parliamentary status of both the House and Senate mimics the conditions which triggered NLRB v. Canning. So, as much as some want President Trump to convene Congress, he simply can’t. Moreover, study Breyer’s point that the House and Senate have "the capacity to transact Senate business." We saw that last week when the Senate was supposed to be in a pro forma session, conducting no business. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) passed the Senate’s DHS funding plan for a second time, during what was scheduled to be a pro forma meeting. Don’t forget that some House conservatives wanted the Senate to use its pro forma last Monday to pass the House-approved DHS bill. So there were plenty of lawmakers, pundits and members of the public moaning about Congress leaving town and not fully addressing the DHS funding dispute. So, they turned to the president, hoping he would intervene for the first time since Harry Truman and command lawmakers to hustle back to Washington. No Turnip Day Session for this Congress this year. And if President Trump tried a "Turnip Day Session," it’s unlikely that any lawmakers would bother to "turnip" under the Constitution. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52edd3fb569bd90857b6e How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran te 2026-04-07T16:20:45.239Z How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran In a series of Situation Room meetings, President Trump weighed his instincts against the deep concerns of his vice president and a pessimistic intelligence assessment. Here’s the inside story of how he made the fateful decision. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52ec93fb569bd90857b65 6 Takeaways From the Story of Trump’s Decision to Go to War With Iran te 2026-04-07T16:20:25.679Z 6 Takeaways From the Story of Trump’s Decision to Go to War With Iran New details from the weeks leading up to the campaign show how President Trump’s alignment with Benjamin Netanyahu and a lack of sustained opposition from his inner circle put the United States on a course to war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52d4b3fb569bd90857ab9 US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants te 2026-04-07T16:14:03.974Z US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants The U.S. stock market drifted higher in tentative trading ahead of a deadline President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52d373fb569bd90857aa6 Supervisors vote to end airport advisory agreement with Capstone Aero Solutions te 2026-04-07T16:13:43.860Z Supervisors vote to end airport advisory agreement with Capstone Aero Solutions KINGMAN — Saying that it "no longer requires" the services of its primary adviser regarding matters concerning Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, the Mohave County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to end the short-term contract. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52d233fb569bd90857a9d Ford recalls more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail te 2026-04-07T16:13:23.905Z Ford recalls more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, causing reduced visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers a total of 422,613 vehicles, including 2021-23 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52d0f3fb569bd90857a94 Crypto prices for April 7, 2026 te 2026-04-07T16:13:03.439Z Crypto prices for April 7, 2026 Prices as of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52cfa3fb569bd90857a84 ‘Extremely sick’ Trump threatens ‘a whole civilization will die’ in Iran later tonight as deadline looms te 2026-04-07T16:12:42.805Z ‘Extremely sick’ Trump threatens ‘a whole civilization will die’ in Iran later tonight as deadline looms Emergency crews work at the site of a US-Israeli strike on a residential building that also destroyed the adjacent Rafi-Nia Synagogue on April 7, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump continued to escalate his rhetoric against Iran Tuesday, even as some Republicans in Congress began to back away from his declarations, threatening that “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” he wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.  He ended the 85-word message with “God Bless the Great People of Iran!” Trump posted the early-morning message roughly 12 hours before his self-imposed deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or otherwise face U.S. strikes on the country’s bridges and power plants, he wrote Sunday in an expletive-laden Truth Social post.  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y, denounced Trump as “an extremely sick person.”  “Each Republican who refuses to join us in voting against this wanton war of choice owns every consequence of whatever the hell this is,” he wrote on X Tuesday morning. Threats follow rescue operations Trump’s flurry of fresh threats followed Iran’s downing of two U.S. military aircraft. U.S. forces and intelligence officers launched a major operation to rescue one of the plane’s weapons system officers, which proved successful Sunday, according to the president and U.S. officials. Two pilots had already been rescued. As of Tuesday, the United States struck Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export terminal, according to The Associated Press, and Israeli forces struck eight bridges, according to a post on X by Israel’s military.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday forces had also struck railways. “Yesterday, we destroyed transport planes and dozens of helicopters. Today, we attacked the train tracks and bridges used by the Revolutionary Guards,” he wrote on social media. Trump repeated the threat to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure Monday during a lengthy White House press conference. Targeting civilian infrastructure violates international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions that were updated following World War II. Sens. Ron Johnson, John Curtis express objections Republicans on Capitol Hill, with the exception of Kentucky’s Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Thomas Massie, have blocked efforts to rein in Trump’s war on Iran, but two more GOP voices against the conflict emerged in recent days.  Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told conservative commentator John Solomon Monday that he is against Trump’s threats to bomb civilian targets in Iran. “I hope and pray that President Trump is just using this as bluster,” he said on the “John Solomon Reports” podcast, produced by Just the News. “… We are not at war with the Iranian people. We are trying to liberate them.” Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, declared opposition Friday to funding the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.  “I stand by the President’s actions taken in defense of our national security interests in the Middle East. But we must be clear-eyed about history and the Constitution. While I support maintaining our readiness and replenishing stockpiles, I cannot support funding for further military operations without a formal declaration of war from Congress,” he wrote on X. The U.S. and Israel began a joint bombing campaign on Iran on Feb. 28, killing the Islamic state’s top religious leader, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and numerous other senior leaders.  In response, Iran has targeted global oil trade by effectively choking off the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime passage for one-fifth of the world’s petroleum and liquid natural gas.  This is a developing story and will be updated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52ce53fb569bd90857a64 A timeline of Trump’s escalating deadlines on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz te 2026-04-07T16:12:21.298Z A timeline of Trump’s escalating deadlines on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump issued a fresh ultimatum to Iran on Tuesday, demanding that all vessels be allowed to transit through the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on critical infrastructure. The warning comes after weeks of escalating threats and missed deadlines. "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. "We will find out tonight — one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the world," he added, referencing his 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire and reopen the strait. Trump's warning sharply raises the stakes in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but vital artery for the global energy supply, where disruptions have sent oil and gas prices surging worldwide. WHY THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ MATTERS AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH ULTIMATUM TO IRAN The waterway, which lies between Iran, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, is one of the world’s most critical energy choke points, carrying roughly 20 million barrels of oil a day along with about one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas. The strait is also a vital artery for refined fuels, including products like jet fuel. The latest threat builds on a pattern of deadlines Trump has imposed on Tehran over the strait. Here is a timeline of those demands: In a Truth Social post, Trump declared that if Iran did not "FULLY OPEN" the strait within 48 hours, the United States would "obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!" Ali Mousavi, Iran’s permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization, responded by saying that the Strait of Hormuz was "open to everyone" except Tehran's enemies. Meanwhile, other Iranian officials warned that attacks on energy infrastructure would amount to an attack on the Iranian people and would be met with retaliation. SAN FRANCISCO BECOMES FIRST US CITY WHERE DIESEL PRICES TOP $8 A GALLON Two days later, Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that the U.S. had had "productive" conversations with Iran and that he had ordered the Pentagon to delay any strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. Iranian officials publicly denied that any talks were taking place. Trump again extended his deadline — this time by 10 days, to April 6 at 8 p.m. Eastern — saying in a social media post that he was "pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction" at the Iranian government’s request. WHERE GAS PRICES ARE RISING FASTEST AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH WARNING TO IRAN Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that "great progress" had been made in negotiations to end the conflict. At the same time, he warned that if a deal was not reached and the Strait of Hormuz was not "immediately" opened, the United States would destroy Iran’s power plants, oil wells, Kharg Island — the country’s main oil export hub — and "possibly all" desalination plants. Trump said Iran requested a ceasefire, a claim Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson called "false and baseless," according to the state news agency IRIB. In a social media post, Trump said the United States would consider a ceasefire only once the strait was "open, free and clear," adding: "Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!" WHERE GAS PRICES ARE RISING FASTEST AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH WARNING TO IRAN Trump warned in a Truth Social post that "time is running out — 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them."  The post followed several conflicting statements in previous days, in which he alternately criticized allies for not acting to reopen the strait and suggested it would reopen on its own. In a profanity-laced post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump wrote: "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. "There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F-----’ Strait, you crazy b-------, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah." "Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!" he wrote in a second post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52cd13fb569bd90857a5b Rory McIlroy says he will 'acknowledge' Tiger Woods at Masters dinner following DUI arrest te 2026-04-07T16:12:01.359Z Rory McIlroy says he will 'acknowledge' Tiger Woods at Masters dinner following DUI arrest Tiger Woods will be notably absent from Augusta National this week following his DUI arrest in Florida, but Rory McIlroy said he plans to "acknowledge" the five-time Masters champion when past winners gather for their annual dinner on Tuesday. Woods, along with three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson, will miss the annual dinner, which features a four-course menu inspired by the Northern Irishman’s favorites, including his mother’s bacon-wrapped dates and yellowfin tuna carpaccio modeled after a dish from his favorite New York restaurant. "Unfortunately, there will be a couple of guys that won't be in that room, which is a shame, but I want to make sure that they're acknowledged as well," McIlroy told Golf Channel on Sunday.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "They've been two of the greatest champions that the Masters has ever seen. But it's going to be a really cool night. I can't wait. I hope everyone enjoys the dinner and enjoys everything that I've selected." Woods was arrested on charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a blood alcohol level test after law enforcement said his vehicle collided with another vehicle on March 27. Deputies said they believed Woods was driving impaired. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office reported observing several signs of impairment at the scene, noting that the golf legend was "sweating profusely" and that his movements appeared "lethargic and slow." TIGER WOODS CAR CRASH BODYCAM FOOTAGE RELEASED: 'ALL OF A SUDDEN, BOOM' Woods was placed under arrest after performing a series of field sobriety tests, and during a search, law enforcement found "two white pills inside Woods’ left-side pant pocket." According to the arrest affidavit, the pills were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid for pain relief. Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley confirmed days after his arrest that Woods, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, would not be competing at the Masters.  "Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being," Ridley said. "Although Tiger will not be joining us in person next week, his presence will be felt here in Augusta." This is the second straight year Woods has missed the Masters. He ruptured his Achilles tendon in March 2025, also missing the Masters Club dinner that year. Mickelson, 55, announced last week that he would also be withdrawing from the Masters as he and his family continue "to navigate a personal health matter." The Associated Press contributed to this report.  Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52ca93fb569bd90857a25 U of A earns several top marks in latest US News ranking for grad programs te 2026-04-07T16:11:21.179Z U of A earns several top marks in latest US News ranking for grad programs U of A earns several top marks in latest US News ranking for grad programs nprevenas Mon, 6 Apr 2026 - 21:46 U of A earns several top marks in latest US News ranking for grad programs Today Several University of Arizona graduate programs Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52c933fb569bd90857a09 Anthropic ups compute deal with Google and Broadcom amid skyrocketing demand te 2026-04-07T16:10:59.508Z Anthropic ups compute deal with Google and Broadcom amid skyrocketing demand Anthropic bulked up its compute deal with Google and Broadcom as the company has seen its run-rate revenue surge to $30 billion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52c7f3fb569bd908579eb Tucson explora energía pública ante alza de tarifas te 2026-04-07T16:10:39.661Z Tucson explora energía pública ante alza de tarifas Leer en inglés Ante el aumento de las facturas energéticas y unos objetivos climáticos que podrían resultar inalcanzables, el Concejo Municipal de Tucson está evaluando si la ciudad debería incursionar en el sector energético. En una reunión celebrada el pasado 3 de marzo, el concejo debatió cuatro posibles modelos de gestión energética pública, que van desde un programa de agregación de elección comunitaria hasta la adquisición total de la red eléctrica de Tucson Electric Power; una medida que podría costar hasta $4 mil millones y tardar una década en completarse. El debate fue solicitado por la alcaldesa Regina Romero y la concejala del Distrito 6, Miranda Schubert, en respuesta a las inquietudes de los residentes sobre el alza de las tarifas energéticas, y se produce tras cinco años de trabajo en Tucson Resilient Together, el plan de acción y adaptación climática de la ciudad. En esa misma sesión, el concejo votó por unanimidad para instruir a la Comisión de Clima, Energía y Sostenibilidad de la ciudad a que lidere un estudio sobre las oportunidades a largo plazo en el ámbito de la energía pública que se alineen con los objetivos climáticos de la ciudad. La ciudad lleva ya algún tiempo sentando las bases para abordar este asunto. Fatima Luna, directora de resiliencia de la ciudad, participó anteriormente en conversaciones sobre un posible acuerdo de franquicia con Tucson Electric Power; asimismo, el concejo se reunió recientemente con la fiscal general Kris Mayes para analizar la posibilidad de intervenir en el proceso de revisión tarifaria de TEP. En 2025, el personal municipal organizó siete asambleas ciudadanas para escuchar las expectativas de los residentes respecto a un posible acuerdo de colaboración energética; asimismo, se hizo público un borrador de acuerdo con TEP para recibir comentarios de la ciudadanía. Diversos miembros de la comunidad también han presentado al concejo su propia propuesta de acuerdo de colaboración energética, un modelo que ya están explorando otras ciudades, como San Diego. “Para mí, un acuerdo de colaboración energética reviste una importancia crucial, ya que me permite garantizar que cumplamos con los objetivos climáticos de la ciudad de Tucson; además, dicho acuerdo establece el nivel de inversión que nuestra empresa de servicios energéticos destinará a nuestras iniciativas de acción climática,” declaró Romero. Decenas de miembros de la comunidad protestaron frente al Ayuntamiento en abril de 2025, después de que el Concejo Municipal de Tucson votara a favor de someter a votación de los electores un nuevo acuerdo de franquicia con TEP. Foto de Colton Allder. Romero añadió que, dado que la administración Trump ha recortado los fondos federales destinados al clima y la sostenibilidad, un acuerdo de colaboración energética se ha convertido en una de las pocas vías restantes para financiar el plan Tucson Resilient Together. "Escuchamos constantemente inquietudes sobre el aumento de los costos energéticos; percibimos un deseo de mayor certidumbre tarifaria a largo plazo, interés en alinear nuestro suministro de energía con los objetivos climáticos y un interés más amplio en el control local," afirmó Luna. "En resumen: existen caminos, pero ninguno de ellos será sencillo." Las cuatro opciones analizadas fueron la agregación de elección comunitaria, la creación de un servicio público municipal para abastecer una instalación municipal ya existente, la creación de un servicio público municipal para abastecer nuevos desarrollos urbanísticos y la municipalización total de TEP dentro de los límites de la ciudad. Según la legislación estatal, cualquiera de estas opciones requeriría la aprobación de los votantes, así como la construcción desde cero de un nuevo sistema operativo, lo que incluye la contratación de personal y la infraestructura de facturación. Bajo el modelo de agregación de elección comunitaria, la ciudad crearía una agencia encargada de adquirir energía en nombre de los residentes, mientras que TEP continuaría operando la red eléctrica. Este modelo no exigiría la adquisición de la infraestructura de servicios públicos existente ni la toma del control operativo, ya que se centra en la adquisición de energía más que en la propiedad de la empresa de servicios públicos. Luna señaló que este modelo podría ofrecer una vía para alcanzar el objetivo del plan Tucson Resilient Together, lograr la neutralidad de carbono en toda la ciudad para el año 2045. Actualmente, la agregación de elección comunitaria no está autorizada por la legislación de Arizona, aunque figura en la agenda legislativa aprobada por la ciudad de Tucson. "A veces, avanzar en una dirección que proteja a nuestras familias trabajadoras supone una lucha constante contra nuestra legislatura estatal," comentó Romero. "Resultan desgarradoras las historias que escucho en relación con los servicios públicos en nuestra ciudad. He conversado con muchas familias trabajadoras que, cada verano, durante cuatro o cinco meses, reciben facturas de electricidad de 400 o 500 dólares." Otra opción consistiría en utilizar una instalación municipal existente con cierta capacidad de generación de energía, como por ejemplo, un centro recreativo, como base para crear un servicio público municipal, actuando la ciudad simultáneamente como proveedora y como cliente. Michael Catanzaro, Gerente de Energía de la ciudad, señaló que este enfoque reforzaría la resiliencia energética mediante el almacenamiento en baterías y proporcionaría a la ciudad un entorno controlado para poner a prueba los procesos de adquisición y facturación de servicios públicos. La tercera opción implicaría que la ciudad construyera una nueva infraestructura energética desde cero, en lugar de adquirir activos ya existentes. Catanzaro indicó que los modelos financieros sugieren que este enfoque es viable con una capacidad de cinco megavatios, cantidad suficiente para abastecer de energía a entre 1,300 y 2,000 hogares, a entre 20 y 40 acres de desarrollo industrial, o bien a un único gran cliente industrial. No obstante, esta opción enfrenta diversos obstáculos, entre ellos los conflictos relacionados con los territorios de servicio y la necesidad de una inversión de capital inicial considerable. La opción de mayor alcance sería la municipalización total: que la ciudad asumiera la propiedad y la operación de los activos que TEP posee actualmente dentro de los límites municipales, convirtiéndo así en la proveedora minorista de energía con pleno control sobre las tarifas, los recursos y la planificación. El costo económico constituye un obstáculo importante. La ciudad estima que la adquisición podría ascender a $3 mil millones, mientras que TEP sitúa dicha cifra en $4 mil millones; una suma que, tal como señaló el Administrador Municipal Tim Thomure, cuadruplicó la deuda actual de la ciudad, si bien añadió que los ingresos generados por el servicio público contribuirían a compensar dicho monto. Más allá del costo, una municipalización total probablemente desencadenaría años de litigios y una campaña de oposición bien financiada; el proceso podría extenderse hasta una década y requeriría la aprobación de los votantes. Menos del 10 % de las ciudades que lo intentan logran tener éxito. El capítulo de Tucson de los Socialistas Democráticos de América estaba recolectando firmas en 2025 para una petición en apoyo a una opción de servicio público, en medio de los aumentos de tarifas de TEP. Cortesía de Instagram. Varias grandes ciudades, incluida Los Ángeles, operan bajo este modelo. A nivel local, la Nación Tohono O'odham cuenta con la Autoridad de Servicios Públicos Tohono O'odham, de propiedad tribal, para suministrar energía a la reserva. TEP se opone a la municipalización, argumentando que esta sobrecargar los recursos públicos y aumentaría las facturas colectivas de energía en miles de millones de dólares a lo largo de 20 años para recuperar los costos iniciales. La empresa de servicios públicos afirma que el mejor camino para que la ciudad logre ahorros en las facturas y un control local reside en la cooperación, en lugar de en la propiedad municipal. Romero declaró que el costo de adquirir los activos de TEP para una municipalización total es "algo que no está a nuestro alcance en este momento," dadas las otras necesidades de la ciudad; no obstante, expresó su esperanza de que un acuerdo de colaboración energética pueda generar beneficios para la comunidad y propiciar las inversiones climáticas que la ciudad busca. "La refrigeración no es un lujo aquí en el desierto; es una necesidad de salud pública," afirmó Lane Santa Cruz, concejala del Distrito 1. "Escuchamos las mismas inquietudes una y otra vez, y lo vivimos en carne propia: el aumento de los costos energéticos está ejerciendo una presión real sobre nuestras familias, nuestros adultos mayores y nuestros residentes médicamente vulnerables. Espero que sigamos monitoreando esta situación para poder continuar abordando." Nikki Lee, concejala del Distrito 4, reconoció la existencia del programa de asistencia para personas de bajos ingresos de TEP, pero señaló que este asciende a tan solo 20 dólares mensuales; según ella, esto hace que la intervención de la ciudad para garantizar una energía asequible sea aún más necesaria, dado el aumento de las tarifas. Schubert destacó que el movimiento a favor de la energía pública ha crecido significativamente en los últimos tres años gracias a las peticiones comunitarias y a la labor organizativa, y comentó que su oficina recibe a diario mensajes de residentes del Distrito 6 instando al concejo a tomarse este asunto en serio. "Hemos escuchado alto y claro que los habitantes de Tucson priorizan la resiliencia climática, la asequibilidad, la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas," afirmó Schubert. "A medida que avanzamos en esta conversación sobre escenarios realmente complejos, que presentan tanto pros como contras, solo espero que logremos mantener el enfoque centrado en las familias que se ven afectadas por estas decisiones, y en aquello que nos garantice las mejores condiciones en términos de asequibilidad, responsabilidad ante el público, transparencia y resiliencia energética, logrando así la modernización y limpieza de nuestra red eléctrica." Ian Stash es estudiante de periodismo en la Universidad de Arizona y pasante en El Foco de Tucson. Puede contactar en istash@arizona.edu. Esta nota fue traducida por los pasantes de la preparatoria San Miguel y editada por Diana Ramos, exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson. Contáctala en diana@tucsonspotlight.org.    El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52c6c3fb569bd908579d9 Bisbee hosts vintage baseball tournament this weekend te 2026-04-07T16:10:20.087Z Bisbee hosts vintage baseball tournament this weekend A Bisbee ballpark that once hosted 17 Hall of Fame players will come alive again this weekend when eight teams gather to play baseball by the rules of the 1860s. The historic Warren Ballpark is hosting the 15th annual Copper City Classic on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12. Eight teams from Arizona, California and Colorado will play 14 games across the two days — 10 on Saturday and four on Sunday — with play beginning at 10 a.m. both days. For Friends of Warren Ballpark President Patrick Murphy, the ballfield is hallowed ground for those who participate. "It's our 'Field of Dreams,'" Murphy said. Warren Ballpark was built in 1909 and is one of the oldest continuously used professional baseball stadiums in the United States. It has hosted mining league teams, minor league clubs like the Bisbee Bees and Yanks, and legends like Jim Thorpe. The ballpark also served as a holding site for 1,200 strikers during the 1917 Bisbee Deportation. The event is not a traditional tournament but a celebration of vintage baseball. "It's more for fun," Murphy said. "We really draw the teams in because of the historic aspect of the field." The 15th annual Copper City Classic will take place at historic Warren Ballpark in Bisbee on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12. Photo by Paul “Bucky” Biwer. Murphy isn't just an organizer. He also participates as a player and captain for the Higley Haymakers, which play out of Phoenix but compete around the U.S. "We play once a month, just a bunch of (us) guys playing," Murphy said. "My team, we go across the United States (to) compete in different groups (of) tournaments, (including) the World Vintage Baseball tournament at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan." Murphy's roots at the ballpark date back to his childhood, making his involvement since 2015 a full-circle moment. "The park is just something I've always loved," Murphy said. "My house was just over the right field wall, I would sit on my porch and watch baseball games (and) hear the crack of the bat, so I have deep memories with this ballpark." One of the main reasons the event has been running for so long is the players who consistently return each year. "I think the big thing is, people have been doing this for 15 years plus," Murphy said. "To be able to play on that field and to step on places that, at one point, there was as many as 17 Hall of Fame players that have played there." Scott Shaw, commissioner of the Arizona Vintage Baseball League, has seen the highs and lows of vintage baseball in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, taking over the league three years ago. Before Shaw stepped into a leadership role, he started out as a player. "Then I started my own team," said Shaw, who plays for the Mesa Miners. Players will be wearing uniforms and following the rules from the 1860s. Photo by Paul “Bucky” Biwer. After the league's previous board and leadership stepped down, Shaw stepped in to help. "The board disappeared down to one person who then moved away," Shaw said. "Somebody (had) to take over and I was pretty good with organizing stuff, so I volunteered to do that." The league also had to navigate the pandemic before Shaw stepped in as commissioner and was one of the last sporting activities to return to normal. "This (league) was a late bloomer to come back to it because a lot of the people in the league are older, so they were a little fearful to get out and hesitant," Shaw said. Despite these hurdles, the league has regained stability and is now enjoying the magic and nostalgia that is vintage baseball. Of all the events he's helped organize, Shaw said his favorite is the Copper City Classic. "There's a lot of history there, (which makes it) a great field to play on," he said. Games for this year's Copper City Classic start at 10 a.m. both days. Tickets start at $10 for a single day, with both days costing $15. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. Military members can also get in free with their ID. Patrick Moore is a journalism major at the University of Arizona and an intern with Tucson Spotlight. Contact him at patrickcmoore@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. 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Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52a2f3fb569bd90857992 Vance says Iran has '2 pathways' as 12-hour deadline looms, prays US on 'God's side' in nixing nuclear threat te 2026-04-07T16:00:47.862Z Vance says Iran has '2 pathways' as 12-hour deadline looms, prays US on 'God's side' in nixing nuclear threat Vice President JD Vance said that Iran has "two pathways" it can take regarding the conclusion of the war as President Donald Trump’s 12-hour deadline is looming Tuesday for the regime to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its power plants and bridges.  Vance, speaking in Hungary, also said he is praying that the United States is on "God’s side" in its pursuit to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.  "There are two pathways that this thing is ultimately going to end. First of all, the United States has largely accomplished its military objectives," Vance said. "There are still some things that we'd like to do, for example, on Iranian ability to manufacture weapons, that we'd like to do a little bit more work on militarily. But fundamentally, the military objectives of the United States have been completed."  "I think there really are two pathways, and I'm oversimplifying this a little bit, but I think pathway one is where the Iranians decide they're going to be a normal country. They're not going to fund terrorism anymore. They're going to be part of the world system of commerce and exchange," Vance continued. "And that's going to mean much better things for them economically. It's going to mean better things for the peace and safety of the world. It's going to mean a lot of good things for a lot of people all over the planet. That's option A."  LIVE UPDATES: TRUMP DEADLINE FOR IRAN TICKS CLOSER AS ISLAMIC REPUBLIC REJECTS TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE "Option B is that the Iranians don't come to the table and they stay committed to terrorism, to terrorizing their neighbors, not just Israel but of course their Arab neighbors too. Then the economic situation in Iran is going to continue to be very, very bad. And frankly, it will probably get worse," the vice president said.  "The president also has been very clear that while the Iranians are trying to exact as much economic cost through the Strait of Hormuz, the United States has the ability to extract much greater economic costs on Iran than Iran has an ability to extract costs on us or on our friends in the world," Vance also said. "So I hope that they're smart. The president has set a deadline for about 12 hours from now, and the United States, we're going to find out. But there's going to be a lot of negotiation between now and then, and I'm hopeful that it gets to a good resolution."  HEGSETH TIES IRAN RESCUE TO EASTER STORY AND JESUS CHRIST: 'A PILOT REBORN' Vance told reporters Tuesday that his attitude toward military conflict has been to pray that "we are on God's side." "We’re doing this because we don't want a regime that has committed acts of terrorism to have the world's most dangerous weapon. Because that would mean a lot of innocent people dead," Vance said about the war. "I certainly hope that God agrees with the decision that Iran shouldn't have a nuclear weapon, but I'll keep praying about it."  Vance also accused Iran of unleashing "acts of economic terrorism" that are obstructing the free flow of gas and oil around the world.  "So they've got to know, we've got tools in our toolkit that we so far haven't decided to use. The president of the United States can decide to use them, and he will decide to use them if the Iranians don't change their course of conduct," he warned.  Vance also confirmed Tuesday that "we were going to strike some military targets on Kharg Island" and "I believe we have done so." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d525943fb569bd9085738a James Carville delivers blunt reality check about why Democratic Party remains unpopular te 2026-04-07T15:41:08.167Z James Carville delivers blunt reality check about why Democratic Party remains unpopular Democratic strategist James Carville got blunt about why the Democratic Party remains unpopular on Monday, telling MS NOW host Ari Melber it was because they haven't won elections. Melber noted polling published this month by CNN/SSRS that found just 28% of Americans have a favorable view of the Democratic Party, compared to 32% who have a favorable view of the Republican Party. Melber asked Carville whether this was troubling as the party looks to take back Congress in November. "No," Carville responded. "The reason that people don't like the Democratic Party is the same reason I don't like it right now: we lost. When you win, that changes everything. People are part of a political party because they want the party to win elections. We lost the last election. You're not supposed to like us, OK? I don't like us." Carville said the most important thing a political party can do is win elections and said he would start liking the Democratic Party again once they win some elections. DEMOCRATIC SENATOR LAMENTS PARTY'S MESSAGING PROBLEM AS RATINGS PLUMMET TO 30-YEAR LOW "And the public is justifiably harsh toward Democrats, as they well should be. And the way to cure that is not with a seven-point plan that you're not going to get through between now and 2028 anyway, but it's to go forth and win the election. Then the Democrats will start liking you again," Carville responded. Carville told Melber, "That's simply what it is. I keep seeing that, and don't try to address that. Just like I say, don't just do nothing — stand there. If you do that, party favorability is going to go up 7%, 10% already. And then you get some presidential candidates, it'll go up more." The same CNN poll also revealed that more voters said they would support Democrats in the midterms, 48%, compared to Republicans, 42%. DEMOCRATS HAVE HIT 'ROCK BOTTOM,' PARTY LEADER SAYS; HERE'S HIS UNORTHODOX REBOUND PLAN The Democrats have won multiple elections in the last year, including two gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. Carville has lashed out at President Donald Trump multiple times over the last few months and on Friday said he hoped he didn't "croak" before the midterms. "You sit down, and you listen to me, you fat f---," Carville began. "I told you that you'd be gone by April Fools of 2027," he continued. "I'm getting a little worried. I've got to tell you, I watched that word mash you had the night before last, I guess it was. Man, I've got to tell you, don’t go throw the f---ing number on me before the election, because I want you very, very aware on election night when people tell you what the f--- they think of you. They hate you. Everybody hates you." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Carville then critiqued the president's recent erosion in the polls. Fox News' Taylor Penley contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d525663fb569bd9085735d Google Maps can now write captions for your photos using AI te 2026-04-07T15:40:22.424Z Google Maps can now write captions for your photos using AI Gemini can now create captions when users are looking to share a photo or video. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d523223fb569bd9085730f Iryna Zarutska mural moved to new Providence location after pressure campaign from mayor, activists te 2026-04-07T15:30:42.798Z Iryna Zarutska mural moved to new Providence location after pressure campaign from mayor, activists After left-wing activists in conjunction with Providence, Rhode Island Mayor Brett Smiley launched an intense pressure campaign against a mural of slain Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, sparking the project's cancellation, another business in the city has stepped up to display the mural. Opa the Phoenician, a Lebanese restaurant in Providence's historic Federal Hill, is now home to the mural, which artist Ian Gaudreau began working on Friday. The previous location was The Dark Lady, an LGBT bar in the city's downtown. But that bar was browbeaten by critics into pausing and then altogether cancelling the project. Smiley was the most prominent voice to speak out against the project. PROVIDENCE MAYOR CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF IRYNA ZARUTSKA MURAL, SAYS INTENT IS 'DIVISIVE,' 'MISGUIDED' "The murder of the individual depicted in this mural was a devastating tragedy, but the misguided, isolating intent of those funding murals like the one across the country is divisive and does not represent Providence," he said in a statement, adding that he wanted to "encourage our community to support local artists whose work brings us closer together rather than divide us." Co-owner of Opa, Francois Karam, emphasized that the restaurant is owned by immigrants and the mural is a way to honor Zarutska's story as an immigrant. "[Iryna] was once an immigrant chasing the American dream," Karam said, according to WJAR. "She worked to build a life for herself and lost it along the way. This mural is our way of honoring her on a building owned by an immigrant family who understands that journey." DEM LAWMAKER SPARKS ONLINE FIRESTORM AFTER SAYING IRYNA ZARUTSKA MURAL DOESN’T ALIGN WITH CITY’S VALUES Gaudreau echoed that sentiment. "He has an immigrant family story himself," he said of Karam. "So he really connected with that Iryna, and he felt really passionate about the project." Zarutska was killed on Aug. 22 after she was randomly stabbed from behind on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light-rail train. The suspect in her unprovoked murder is Decarlos Brown Jr., who had a lengthy rap sheet, including convictions for larceny, breaking and entering, and armed robbery. He had previously served five years in prison. Fox News Digital reached out to Smiley's office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51ec63fb569bd90857259 Beverly Westover Hatch te 2026-04-07T15:12:06.066Z Beverly Westover Hatch Beverly Westover Hatch was born Feb. 8, 1937, in Winslow to Victor Westover and Alta Castleberry and passed on March 26, 2026. Her childhood was spent in Joseph City and Holbrook, Woodburn, Ore. and San Francisco, Calif. She graduated from Holbrook High in 1955 and soon after married her sweetheart, Merwin Coy Hatch, in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. Together, Beverly and Coy raised four children: Blaine (Loni) Hatch, Brenda (Sterling) Tanner, David (Holly) Hatch, and AnneMarie (Jim) Passey; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.       She loved being a homemaker, a schoolteacher for 33 years, serving in her church and beautifying everything around her. She cherished many dear friendships and made them a true priority in her life. She treasured her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with a devotion we all felt.       A lifelong learner, Beverly earned a BA in Education from ASU in 1962 and later a M.Ed. from NAU in 1993. She had a special love for reading good literature and delighted in sharing this passion with her students and family.        We will be eternally grateful for her example of love, faith, friendship, perseverance, and hard work. We love her deeply and will miss this wonderful, classy lady.       Full obituary available at owenslivingstonmortuary.com. The post Beverly Westover Hatch first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51eb03fb569bd90857241 Dozens of lawmakers are ditching Congress for governor’s races and the exit door te 2026-04-07T15:11:44.975Z Dozens of lawmakers are ditching Congress for governor’s races and the exit door The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — Congress will look considerably different next year, after dozens of its members move on to other political offices or retire, a number that’s likely to grow as some of those hoping to stay lose their reelection bids.  A turnover of at least 13% will be the highest in more than three decades, bringing in a wave of new lawmakers, who will be looked to as a source of solutions for some of the country’s biggest problems.  But the loss of institutional knowledge and negotiating expertise held by committee chairmen and seasoned lawmakers will not be easily replaced.  Experts interviewed by States Newsroom said a surge of freshmen could lead to a further concentration of power in congressional leaders and heighten the influence of lobbyists, though they added there are benefits as well.  “Serving in Congress is like any other job. It takes you some time to figure out how to be good at it,” said Molly Reynolds, vice president and director of Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. “Even members who come in with state legislative experience, they will know some things about legislating, but they won’t know all the things about Congress.” New lawmakers don’t often understand the more complicated procedures and practices, like budget reconciliation, which Republicans used last year to enact their “big, beautiful” law.  “We ran the reconciliation process last year with lots of members who had never experienced a reconciliation bill before,” Reynolds said. “And one consequence of this kind of lack of experience is that that can stand to empower party leaders even more.”  But, she added, there can be value in “having younger members, who have a different time horizon for thinking about some of the problems facing the country.”  Generational change ahead So far 57 House lawmakers, 21 Democrats and 36 Republicans, have opted to run for another political position or retire. In the Senate, four Democrats and seven Republicans are choosing to leave for one reason or another, according to data compiled by Ballotpedia.  Jonathan K. Hanson, lecturer in public policy at the University of Michigan, said it can take a while for newer members to learn the policy landscape well enough to understand when to listen to outside influence and when not to.  “A person doesn’t walk into Congress knowing how things work,” he said. “And the more that you have people who are fresh, kind of green, don’t know how to navigate the institution, the more power that special interests, lobbyists, so forth might have to influence the political process.” Hanson also said that “some generational change is a good thing.” Longing to be the chief executive North Dakota Republican Sen. John Hoeven said many of his colleagues are opting to run for governor, which he believes is a superior role to the one he holds now.  “I was governor for 10 years before I came here. It’s the best job you can have. It’s a better job than Senate,” Hoeven said. “I mean, it’s an honor to serve in the Senate, for sure. But you just can’t find a better job than being governor. So that’s totally understandable.” More than a dozen lawmakers are running for governor, including Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet, Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn. Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said being a member of Congress can be difficult, leading some lawmakers to head for the exits and other opportunities.   “This is not an easy job and people, you know, decide that they’ve had a good chapter and want to do something else,” Kaine said. “I can understand why people might make that call.” South Dakota Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson, who is campaigning to be governor of his home state, said that every two years, the institution changes when more experienced members leave and newer ones are voted into Congress.  “Every cycle, we always have plenty of retirements, certainly enough retirements to change the nature of the body,” Johnson said. “The bigger factor is, who replaces those who have left? And of course, we’re not going to know that until after the primaries and generals are wrapped up.” Primary elections began in early March and will take place on different dates in each state through mid-September.  Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, who is set to leave at the end of this year, said the impact of retirements will depend on which candidates Americans elect during November’s midterm elections. “If you have people who are getting elected who are practical, common-sense problem solvers, that’ll be good,” Peters said. “If people are hyper-partisan, either left or right, that’s not going to be good.”  Oklahoma Republican Rep. Tom Cole said the retirements from members of his own party could have an impact on the elections. “Obviously, we’re losing some very good members. And it’s easier, as a rule, to defend an incumbent than it is to win an open seat, particularly in a challenging year,” Cole said. “But look, these things run in cycles. You just have to work your way through it.” Travel, long hours, little satisfaction Hanson from the University of Michigan said more Republicans have decided to retire or seek another office because their party is likely to lose at least one chamber of Congress.  “They’re expecting to lose control of the House of Representatives, and it’s not very enticing for them to stay in the fight under those circumstances,” he said.  The mounting challenges that come with being a member of Congress are part of the reason some lawmakers are planning to step aside from their current roles, Hanson said.  “I do think that the job, while seeming glamorous from the outside, is not that glamorous from the inside,” he said. “There’s lots of travel. Even when you go home, you’re traveling around your district. It’s hard on family life. The hours can be very long in those late-night voting sessions.  “And then that would be one thing if what you’re getting out of it is a positive sense of contributing to the broader good, to, you know, the idea of public service.” But, Hanson added, there aren’t that many opportunities these days for lawmakers to pass legislation they believe is meaningful.  “So I think it’s fair to say that while there are certain people who are attracted to being in the thick of this kind of scene, a lot of people find that it’s just not a very satisfying occupation,” he said.  Zachary Peskowitz, a political science professor at Emory University in Georgia, said there are both pros and cons to more than 65 lawmakers leaving Congress at one time.   “On the one hand, there are a lot of members who have a lot of seniority and have served for a long time and a lot of expertise but are in their 70s and 80s in some cases,” he said. “And there have been concerns about how engaged some of them are.” Younger members, Peskowitz said, may “approach the job with more energy than you might get from somebody who’s been in Congress for decades.” Newer lawmakers will also likely come with different viewpoints and priorities, he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51e9b3fb569bd90857221 DeSantis urges Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriages, links practice to 'stealth jihad' te 2026-04-07T15:11:23.699Z DeSantis urges Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriages, links practice to 'stealth jihad' Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken pride in making Florida a leader among red states, but he acknowledged Monday that it was behind in banning cousin marriages, which he is hoping will be outlawed in the near future. "Florida doesn’t ban cousin marriage: That’s a hanging curveball for us to do; we need to do that," DeSantis, famously a fan of baseball, said at a Tampa signing ceremony on another new law empowering state officials to designate groups as terrorist organizations and expel students who support them. DeSantis urged state lawmakers to ban marriage between first cousins, reopening debate over a practice that remains legal in Florida but is barred in most states. "Other states have done it," DeSantis continued. "I don’t know why we wouldn’t, but obviously that feeds into some of the stealth jihad that we see, when you’re allowing things like that. It’s things that are coming in from other cultures that are not consistent with the United States culture, and certainly our culture here in Florida." GOP GOVERNOR LAYS OUT PLAN TO ‘PURGE’ TERRORISTS AND TERROR SUPPORTERS FROM STATE Florida already bans marriages involving close relatives such as siblings, parents, grandparents, nieces and nephews, but first cousins are not on the prohibited list. The governor’s push follows the failure of HB 733, a 2025 proposal that would have added first cousins to the ban starting July 1. Supporters of such a measure cite public health concerns tied to a higher risk of genetic disorders, while critics argue the issue falls under personal freedom and private family decisions. REPUBLICAN SAYS ‘MUSLIMS DON’T BELONG IN AMERICAN SOCIETY,’ DRAWS FIERCE DEMOCRATIC BACKLASH DeSantis teased future action on a cousin marriage ban last month. "For some reason the ban on cousin marriages was dropped during the legislative process," DeSantis wrote on X. "Stay tuned." FLORIDA DESIGNATES MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AND CAIR AS FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS, DESANTIS SAYS This is DeSantis' last legislative session as governor, as he terms out at the end of this year, but there remains the possibility he could call for a special session to reintroduce the effort, if not HB 733, Florida Politics reported Monday. "Now, there were some things that were a part of this package that we may need to add in upcoming, because I think there were some things that we really need," DeSantis said, calling it an "important" issue for American culture and immigration law. "We have got to stop as a country importing people that reject the values of this country, and that's just been going on for a long time," he added. GOP WHIP: ‘AMERICA-HATING TERRORISTS’ SHOULD LOSE CITIZENSHIP UNDER SCAM ACT DeSantis pointed to the recent arrest of the niece and grand niece of late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. "How do they get to where she was even here to begin with?" the governor asked. "What is it about our laws or administrative bureaucracy over what I think a period of four or five years?" TEXAS GOV ABBOTT DECLARES CAIR, MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AS TERRORIST GROUPS, PREVENTING LAND PURCHASES DeSantis' newly signed law empowers the state's chief of domestic security, governor and cabinet to designate any organization they determine engages in extremist acts as a "terrorist organization." After such a designation, the group can be forcibly dissolved and face a freeze on state funding, according to the legislation. It also says that students shall be expelled from their institution if they "promoted a domestic terrorist organization or a foreign terrorist organization." Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51e883fb569bd90857218 Kardashian company co-founder advises women to become 'two-hour' mothers te 2026-04-07T15:11:04.042Z Kardashian company co-founder advises women to become 'two-hour' mothers Emma Grede, co-founder of Kim Kardashian’s Skims and CEO and co-founder of Khloé Kardashian’s Good American, is aiming to "dismantle the lies that women have been sold" on parenting as a businesswoman — suggesting women spend no more than three hours a day with their children. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Saturday, Grede previewed her upcoming book "Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life," which aims to push a more self-focused view of women in motherhood. "Women are drained and exhausted," Grede said. "And so to put upon yourself that every waking minute is oriented around your kids is not a way to live." MICHELLE OBAMA COMPLAINS THAT SOCIETY TELLS WOMEN 'DON’T HAVE AN ABORTION' BUT FAILS TO AID MOTHERS Grede, who has four children, called herself a "max three-hour mum," spending only three hours with her kids from nine to noon on weekends before moving to activities that "fill [her] cup." "Cutting sandwiches into star shapes? That was never it for me," Grede said. Grede added that she does not take part in activities that she considers "overparenting," such as reading school emails, and even suggested that some women are better suited to be "two-hour" mothers. Instead, she encouraged women to focus on creating more "high-impact, core memories" through big moments like weekend getaways. Ideally, Grede said that women should "come out and be honest" about their goals in their careers and family life and be willing to stand firm even with tradeoffs. 'THE VIEW' HOSTS DEFEND MOTHERHOOD AFTER POP STAR CHAPPELL ROAN CLAIMS FRIENDS WITH KIDS 'ARE IN HELL' BIDEN-ERA CIA REPORT TIED SUPPORT OF 'MOTHERHOOD,' 'HOMEMAKING' TO WHITE EXTREMIST IDEOLOGY "I hold a vision for myself," Grede said. "And I’m uncompromising." In a comment to Fox News Digital, Independent Women's Forum senior policy and legal analyst Inez Stepman pushed back on Grede's comments, suggesting public policy should focus beyond the opinions of "wealthy outliers." "Most women aren’t worried about cutting star-shaped sandwiches for their kids, but the majority of mothers in surveys want to actually be there, present, for their children’s early years, the benefit of which is backed by extensive longitudinal research," Stepman said.  "Instead of catering to the preferences of wealthy outliers, public policy should make it possible for more women to do what they actually want to do, which is mother their own children for those critical years while keeping workplace flexibility for when they are older," Stepman continued.  In 2016, Grede co-founded the clothing line Good American with Khloé Kardashian and sold more than $1 million worth of merchandise on its opening day. In 2019, she co-founded the shapewear company Skims alongside her husband, Jens Grede, and Kim Kardashian, which, as of February, is valued at approximately $5 billion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51e5d3fb569bd908571f2 Hermeus raises $350M to build unmanned hypersonic fighters te 2026-04-07T15:10:21.914Z Hermeus raises $350M to build unmanned hypersonic fighters The defense aviation startup is coming off two successful flight demonstrations, and with the next one, it's aiming to go supersonic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51c323fb569bd908571a8 Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham's alleged attacker charged with assault, stalking and threats te 2026-04-07T15:01:06.127Z Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham's alleged attacker charged with assault, stalking and threats Nearly one week after former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked with an unknown substance outside a California office building, the two-time Grammy Award-winning musician's alleged stalker has been hit with seven charges. According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Michelle Dick — who was previously accused of stalking Buckingham and his family — has been charged with two counts of stalking, two counts of threats to commit a crime with intent to terrorize, assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism and battery. The offense dates range from October 2021 to as recently as last month. The date of arrest has been listed as April 3. Last week, Buckingham, 76, was attacked by a woman when he showed up for an appointment in Santa Monica, Calif., according to NBC4 Investigates. The alleged suspect, who authorities described as "a stalking suspect," threw an unknown substance at Buckingham and immediately fled, the outlet reported. LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM'S ALLEGED STALKER SPEAKS OUT AFTER FLEETWOOD MAC STAR ATTACKED IN LA Dick — who claims Buckingham is her biological father — told KTLA on Wednesday that she had approached Buckingham last week and had previously gone to his Brentwood home.  In court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Buckingham filed a request for a restraining order against Dick in December 2024.  "I am afraid her conduct may escalate into something physically dangerous to me and my family," Buckingham wrote in the petition. The harassment began in 2021 when Dick allegedly got "ahold of my wife Kristen's business cell phone number and called the number dozens of times a day sometimes, leaving long drawn-out messages that included the claim that she was my child and threats to kill me and my family," Buckingham stated in the petition.  LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "She also blamed me for facial deformities she apparently suffered as a child and demanded money. I do not know Ms. Dick and I am not her father," he added.  While the harassment seemed to quiet down for two years, Dick made movement in 2024. In September of that year, Dick allegedly taped a piece of paper to Buckingham's California residence with a photographic collage of herself and Buckingham. One day later, Dick was pulled over for sitting outside Buckingham's home. As officers detained and questioned her, Dick stated that Buckingham was her birth father and had "suffocated her as a child." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER On Nov. 3, Buckingham stated he was "awoken out of sleep by nearly a dozen police persons. When I answered the door, I was handcuffed and asked to step outside of my house. The reason given was that a 9-1-1 call had been received stating that my son William was in my house and suicidal and that the caller had heard gunshots." "She is clearly mentally unfit and harbors delusions which makes her scary to me and unpredictable," Buckingham added.  A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted the restraining order, which states that Dick must stay at least 100 yards away from Buckingham and his family. She was also ordered not to harass or attempt to make contact with him in any way. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51c1e3fb569bd9085719f Trump warns 'whole civilization will die tonight,' as Iranian official urges human chains around power plants te 2026-04-07T15:00:46.281Z Trump warns 'whole civilization will die tonight,' as Iranian official urges human chains around power plants President Donald Trump warned in a Tuesday Truth Social post that an entire "civilization will die tonight," issuing the ominous message as his threat of a devastating U.S. attack against Iranian bridges and power plants loomed. "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump declared in the post. "However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!" he added. TRUMP DEADLINE FOR IRAN TICKS CLOSER AS ISLAMIC REPUBLIC REJECTS TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE Iranian official Alireza Rahimi put out a video message urging "all young people, athletes, artists, students and university students and their professors" to create human chains around power plants, The Associated Press reported. In a prior Truth Social post issued on Easter Sunday, the president had threatened a Tuesday attack on the Middle Eastern country's power plants and bridges. "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F[---]in’ Strait, you crazy b-------, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," the president declared in the post. IRAN WAR NEARS ‘COMPLETION’ AS TRUMP EYES DEADLINE — WHAT THE ENDGAME COULD LOOK LIKE During remarks on Monday, Trump indicated the U.S. has "a plan … where every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o'clock tomorrow night, where every power plant in Iran will be out of business, burning, exploding, and never to be used again. I mean complete demolition by 12 o'clock." "We don't want that to happen," he said. Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, who quit last month over his opposition to the Iran war, warned on Tuesday that the president's proposed course of action would threaten America's status as the world's top superpower. ILHAN OMAR CALLS TRUMP AN 'UNHINGED LUNATIC,' URGES BOOTING HIM OUT OF OFFICE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP "Trump believes he is threatening Iran with destruction, but it is America that now stands in danger. If he attempts to eradicate Iranian civilization, the United States will no longer be viewed as a stabilizing force in the world, but as an agent of chaos—effectively ending our status as the world’s greatest superpower," Kent wrote in a post on X. "This would upend our economy and shatter the global order. The process is already underway, yet we still have time to avert catastrophe if Trump finds the courage to pursue serious negotiations rather than reckless rage and destruction." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5177f3fb569bd908570c4 77-year-old House Dem facing younger primary challengers seeks to impeach Donald Trump te 2026-04-07T14:41:03.032Z 77-year-old House Dem facing younger primary challengers seeks to impeach Donald Trump Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., is mounting a longshot bid to impeach President Donald Trump as he stares down a primary threat from younger challengers, who seek to thwart his bid for a 15th House term.  Larson, 77, introduced 13 articles of impeachment against Trump on Monday, citing the president’s military intervention in Venezuela, the deployment of National Guard troops to cities across the country and his executive order to curtail birthright citizenship, among other charges. Larson also charged Trump with "murder, war crimes and piracy" for ordering a naval blockade around Venezuela targeting U.S.-sanctioned oil tankers ahead of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January and for launching dozens of strikes against alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific and the Caribbean. "Through his serial usurpation of the congressional war power and commission of murder, war crimes, and piracy, Donald J. Trump has acted contrary to his trust as President and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of law, liberty, and justice and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States," the resolution reads in part. COMPLEX PARTIAL SEIZURE RULED AS CAUSE OF PAUSING EPISODE DURING HOUSE FLOOR SPEECH, DEM CONGRESSMAN SAYS The resolution has little chance of advancing in the Republican-controlled House or resulting in a Senate trial, even if Larson chooses to force a vote when lawmakers return the week of April 13. However, Larson’s impeachment push comes as the septuagenarian congressman faces a heated primary challenge from several younger candidates running on a mantle of generational change. Larson, a senior member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, notably suffered a complex partial seizure while delivering a speech on the House floor in February 2025. VOCAL ANTI-TRUMP DEM REVEALS WHICH INDUSTRY IS TRYING TO OUST HIM FROM HOUSE SEAT: 'I WAS A TARGET' Primary challenger Luke Bronin, 46, a former Hartford mayor and military veteran, has called on Larson to step aside after nearly three decades in the House. Bronin, who is backed by Democratic-aligned veterans groups, outraised Larson during the first two months after launching his insurgent campaign in 2025. It is unclear whether Larson’s impeachment push is supported by House Democratic leadership. A spokesperson for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Larson is the latest in a string of House Democrats to introduce articles of impeachment against Trump since he began his second term. Trump has repeatedly warned that Democrats will attempt to impeach him for a third time if the party retakes control of the House chamber in 2027. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi did not rule out that possibility during an interview with MS NOW last week, but added that Democrats would focus on addressing cost-of-living issues. Fox News Digital reached out to Larson and the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5176b3fb569bd908570bb Daughter of missing American woman in Bahamas says there were 'prior issues,' calls for full investigation te 2026-04-07T14:40:43.138Z Daughter of missing American woman in Bahamas says there were 'prior issues,' calls for full investigation FIRST ON FOX: The daughter of a missing American in the Bahamas she has learned of "prior issues" and called for a thorough investigation into the disappearance of her mother, who authorities say fell off the boat she was on. Bahaman officials said 55-year-old Lynette Hooker and her husband, Brian Hooker, 58, left the Abaco Inn from Hope Town at around 7:30 p.m. Saturday on a small boat and were headed to their yacht, adding the couple was planning to go to Elbow Cay. While the couple was on the 8-foot dinghy en-route to their yacht, authorities said Lynette Hooker fell off the boat with the ignition key, causing the engine to shut off. The current carried Lynette Hooker away, and Brian Hooker paddled to a marina at Marsh Harbor, where he reported his wife missing at around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday. Lynette Walker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, called for a thorough investigation in a statement to Fox News Digital on Tuesday. Aylesworth's biological father is not Brian Hooker.  "There have been prior issues brought to my attention, which may be important for any thorough investigation. If this truly was an accident, I can understand and live with it," Aylesworth said. "However, there needs to be an intensive review of the facts and circumstances of this tragic incident before that can be determined." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "While the Royal Bahamian police are investigating this matter, I would also appreciate any involvement of the federal, state or local authorities to look into the circumstances of this tragic situation," she added. Aylesworth said she has been "privy to very little information," adding her "sole concern is to find out what happened to my mother and make sure a full and complete investigation is performed into her disappearance." Fox News Digital has reached out to U.S. federal authorities as well as local and state authorities in Michigan, where the couple lives. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Authorities haven't said if Lynette Hooker was wearing a life jacket at the time she allegedly fell off the small boat. The couple is very active on social media, largely showcasing their yacht. Their most recent Instagram post was made on Friday afternoon showcasing a small boat with the caption, "Not going anywhere for a while?!" LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB The Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating the woman's disappearance along with the Royal Bahamas Defense Force and the Hope Town Fire & Rescue. Due to crime, the U.S. State Department currently says the Bahamas is under a level 2 travel advisory and urges Americans to "exercise increased caution" due to crime, beach safety, as well as jet skis and boating. A spokesperson for the State Department told Fox News Digital, "We are aware of reports regarding a missing American near Elbow Cay in the Abacos in The Bahamas and are working with Bahamian authorities to provide assistance." The State Department said that boating in the Bahamas isn't well regulated, stating that "injuries and deaths have occurred." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d515563fb569bd90856fee Police shoot suspect after a robbery and barricade in south Tucson te 2026-04-07T14:31:50.726Z Police shoot suspect after a robbery and barricade in south Tucson Tucson police shot a suspect after a robbery call that turned into a barricade situation near Ajo Way and 12th Avenue in South Tucson, Monday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d515423fb569bd90856fe1 NAH breaks ground on cancer center te 2026-04-07T14:31:30.409Z NAH breaks ground on cancer center Northern Arizona Healthcare broke ground on its new $39.5 million comprehensive cancer center at the Verde Valley Medical Center campus on Thursday, March 25, with about 250 community members in attendance. “This is personal to each and every one of us,” NAH Chief Operating Officer Bo Cofield said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d515263fb569bd90856fba Supreme Court clears path for DOJ to erase Steve Bannon's Jan 6 conviction te 2026-04-07T14:31:02.760Z Supreme Court clears path for DOJ to erase Steve Bannon's Jan 6 conviction The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Justice Department to dismiss the criminal conviction against President Donald Trump's former adviser, Steve Bannon — a symbolic, but significant move in one of the highest-profile prosecutions tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot and resulting congressional probe.  In a brief, unsigned order, justices tossed an appeals court ruling that upheld Bannon’s criminal contempt conviction, sending the case back down to a district court judge for dismissal.  The order clears a key legal obstacle for the Trump administration to dismiss Bannon's criminal conviction completely. EX-FBI AGENTS INVOLVED IN ARCTIC FROST PROBE SUE FOR WRONGFUL TERMINATION The reversal is largely symbolic. Bannon, a longtime Trump ally and former White House adviser, was convicted in 2022 on two criminal charges of contempt of Congress stemming from his refusal to testify before a House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.  He had already served a four-month prison sentence for the convictions in 2024, after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld the guilty verdict handed down by the jury and declined to rehear the case. Bannon had also been ordered to pay more than $6,000 in fines in connection with the conviction. The Supreme Court, for its part, declined at the time to grant his emergency application to further postpone jail time. FBI AGENTS SUE TRUMP DOJ TO BLOCK ANY PUBLIC IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES WHO WORKED ON JAN. 6 INVESTIGATIONS In vacating the appeals court order, justices on the high court removed a key legal obstacle preventing the Trump administration from dismissing Bannon's conviction.  Bannon’s lawyers had argued at the time that he had been acting on the advice of his counsel in refusing to comply with Congress.  They also attempted to argue claims of executive privilege, though the latter sparked skepticism from House lawmakers, who noted that Bannon had departed the White House in 2017, several years before the riot took place. It is unclear how long it might take to formally dismiss the case at the district court level.  The Justice Department in February asked the Supreme Court to allow them to dismiss Bannon's conviction and remand his case back to the district court to do so. They told the high court they had concluded the prosecution was no longer in "the interests of justice." The unanimous Supreme Court order did not have any dissents. FBI AGENTS GROUP TELLS CONGRESS TO TAKE URGENT ACTION TO PROTECT AGAINST POLITICIZATION  Still, the request and resulting order represents a stark about-face from the Biden-led Justice Department, which had argued to the Supreme Court in 2024 that Bannon had acted "with total noncompliance" in avoiding the House investigators. They had urged the high court to deny Bannon's bid to delay prison time.  The order also comes as Trump, in his second term, has moved to unwind many of the investigations brought by the Justice Department under then-President Joe Biden — including the convictions brought in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.  Shortly after taking office last year, Trump issued a blanket pardon to more than 1,500 persons convicted or charged in connection with the events of the day.  His administration has also terminated a growing list of FBI agents assigned to the Jan. 6 investigation, prompting a wave of wrongful termination lawsuits, including one filed as recently as last month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d515123fb569bd90856fb1 Indianapolis official's home attacked after vote in favor of controversial data center te 2026-04-07T14:30:42.998Z Indianapolis official's home attacked after vote in favor of controversial data center An Indianapolis city councilor said someone fired multiple rounds into his home overnight Sunday while he and his son were inside after he backed a controversial data center project, according to reports. Ron Gibson, a Democrat representing District 8, said the shooting happened around 12:45 a.m. Monday and that roughly 13 rounds were fired into his home, FOX59 reported. A threatening note reading "no data centers" was also left under his doormat, according to the outlet. Images from the scene show a front door riddled with bullet holes and an outer glass door completely shattered by the gunfire. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) told Fox News Digital that the officers responded to the lawmaker's home on East 41st Street around 9 a.m. Monday after reports of shots fired. Police described the incident as "an isolated, targeted incident" and said no injuries were reported. WAR ON BADGES: HOUSE GOP TARGETS ANTI-POLICE RHETORIC AMID ICE ATTACKS Police told Fox News Digital that the case is being investigated by IMPD’s Violent Crimes Task Force, with assistance from the FBI, and that an evidence technician responded to the scene to photograph and collect evidence. The Department of Homeland Security is also assisting, FOX59 reported. Fox News Digital has reached the FBI and DHS for comment. Gibson said he and his 8-year-old son were inside at the time. ''Just steps from where those bullets struck is our dining room table, where my son had been playing with his Legos the day before,'' Gibson told the outlet. ''That reality is deeply unsettling. This was not just an attack on my home but endangered my child and disrupted the safety of our entire neighborhood.'' POLITICAL VIOLENCE HAS 'JUST STARTED,’ FORMER FBI AGENT WARNS IN 2026 OUTLOOK The shooting came days after Gibson voted in favor of a proposed half-billion-dollar Metrobloks data center project in the city’s Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, on the near northeast side of Indianapolis. The plan has drawn intense opposition from residents. In a statement issued April 1, Gibson defended his vote after the rezoning was approved by the Metropolitan Development Commission. ''This project met those standards, and I support the Commission’s decision to approve the rezoning for the MetroBloks project,'' Gibson said. INDIANA JUDGE AND WIFE ALLEGEDLY SHOT BY 'HIGH RANKING' GANG MEMBER FACING TRIAL IN VICTIM'S COURT He added that the development could bring investment, jobs and long-term tax revenue to the area. ''MetroBloks has the potential to bring significant investment, create jobs, and generate long-term tax revenue that supports infrastructure, housing and essential services,'' he said. Gibson said the shooting would not deter him from serving his district. ''I am a public servant, but I am also a father and a neighbor,'' he said. ''This act brought violence into our neighborhood, the very thing I work every day to stand against.'' Local leaders and community groups across the political spectrum condemned the attack. According to FOX59, Indianapolis City-County Council President Maggie A. Lewis called the shooting ''deeply disturbing'' and said violence has no place in civic discourse, while Mayor Joe Hogsett said no family should have to endure violence in their home. Republican council members also denounced the incident, calling it ''outrageous'' and urging swift justice. A coalition opposing the data center project also condemned the shooting, saying it was not affiliated with their efforts and reaffirming their commitment to peaceful advocacy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d512ce3fb569bd90856f4b 'SNL' star Chloe Fineman faces backlash after revealing she pantsed a 6-year-old boy as a camp counselor te 2026-04-07T14:21:02.912Z 'SNL' star Chloe Fineman faces backlash after revealing she pantsed a 6-year-old boy as a camp counselor "Saturday Night Live" star Chloe Fineman is facing backlash after she revealed in a Vanity Fair video that she pantsed a 6-year-old boy while working as a camp counselor during her teenage years. The video, titled "‘SNL’ Cast Test How Well They Know Each Other," started off with Fineman asking her "SNL" co-stars to guess which job she was fired from and later rehired by. Mikey Day, Sarah Sherman, Ashley Padilla, Jane Wickline and James Austin Johnson were in the video, brainstorming what Fineman's job title could have been. "I was fired as a camp counselor. I pantsed a boy. He would lift my shirt all the time. It was a different time. He would be like, ‘Hey, could I have a hug?’ And then I’d go to hug him and he’d lift my shirt, like a d---," Fineman said, explaining that she was 16. WHITE HOUSE SPOKESPERSON CALLS ‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ A ‘WASTE’ OF TIME AFTER SEASON PREMIERE "And then I was like, ‘I’m going to get back at you.’ And so we were on a hike and I was like, ‘Hey, Ollie, go look over there. It’s a hawk.’ He looked and then I yanked his pants down, and then I was fired," she concluded. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER According to Variety, after the video received backlash, Vanity Fair edited out the fact that the boy was 6 years old and that Fineman said his "little ding-a-ling was out." "He wasn’t wearing underpants, and then a giant school bus drove by," Fineman said in the original video, according to Variety. In the original video, Fineman's "SNL" co-stars covered their faces in shock, but those clips were also reportedly edited out. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The video, which was uploaded to YouTube, received several comments about Fineman's story. "Omg the editor forgot to cut Chloe's segment," one user wrote. Another added, "Chloe doing her funny voice while she describes exposing a child's genitals was quite upsetting." "Chloe needs to not share so much. Lol," a third user wrote. "Never knew Chloe did so much crime," another added. Vanity Fair did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d512bb3fb569bd90856f42 Major national security vulnerability exposed as DHS reveals how relatives of terror architect allowed into US te 2026-04-07T14:20:43.081Z Major national security vulnerability exposed as DHS reveals how relatives of terror architect allowed into US U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it had discovered "significant national security and public safety risks" in U.S. vetting processes, calling the system "wholly inadequate," just days before two relatives of slain terrorist leader Qasem Soleimani were taken into custody in Los Angeles. The arrests of Soleimani’s niece, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, and grandniece, Sarinasadat Hosseiny, left many asking how close family associates of one of the most well-known terrorists in the world could gain lawful permanent status in the U.S. A USCIS internal review announced just days before the arrests may shed some light on that. On March 30, USCIS issued an alert that, through an ongoing comprehensive review of pending workloads and benefit applications, it had "ascertained that prior screening and vetting measures were wholly inadequate." The agency said that "many applicants for naturalization and lawful permanent residence were not sufficiently vetted." As a result, USCIS said applications were approved and individuals were naturalized who "should not have been." PARENTS OF MACDILL BOMB SUSPECTS ARE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, DHS WARNS OF BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP DANGERS "These gaps," said USCIS, "expose the United States to significant national security and public safety risks and compromise the integrity of the immigration system." In light of these risks, USCIS announced that the agency was issuing a hold and review of all pending asylum applications and benefit applications filed by aliens from high-risk countries. USCIS said the hold and review was in accordance with several executive orders and presidential proclamations by Trump mandating stricter screening and vetting. US BLOCKS 10K NARCOTERRORISTS AS TERROR WATCHLIST SWELLS BY 85K IN 2025 In a policy memo announcing the hold and review, USCIS said it would conduct a comprehensive re-review, potential interview, and re-interview of all aliens from high-risk countries of concern who entered the United States on or after the day former President Joe Biden took office. The agency noted that "when appropriate," it would "extend this review and re-interview process to aliens who entered the United States outside of this timeframe." Then, on Saturday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that he had revoked green cards belonging to Soleimani’s grandniece after their association with the notorious Iranian military leader was discovered. Rubio said that Soleimani Afshar "is also an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime who celebrated attacks on Americans and referred to our country as the 'Great Satan.'" He said that both were in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pending removal. Soleimani, the late head of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed by a drone strike ordered by Trump in 2020. The White House declined to comment on Soleimani Afshar and Hosseiny’s arrests, referring Fox News Digital to the State Department. In turn, the Department of State referred Fox News Digital to the Department of Homeland Security. Acting Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital that both entered the U.S. in 2015. Soleimani Afshar entered on a tourist visa in June, while her daughter, Hosseiny, entered in July on a student visa. Both were granted asylum status by a judge in 2019. Bis said that Soleimani Afshar became a green card holder under the Biden administration in 2021, giving her permanent lawful status. Two years later, in 2023, Hosseiny also got her green card, gaining permanent lawful status. According to Bis, Soleimani Afshar even filed a naturalization application last July. On her application, Soleimani Afshar disclosed that she had traveled to Iran at least four times since being issued a green card. Bis said these trips to Iran "illustrate her asylum claims were fraudulent." TULSI GABBARD WARNS OF 'DIRECT THREAT' FROM SUSPECTED TERRORISTS NOW LIVING IN UNITED STATES Simon Hankinson, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Border Security and Immigration Center, explained that under current law, the bar for asylum claims in the U.S. is "pathetically low." "Some immigration judges apply the standards properly; others are incredibly lax, for altruistic or ideological reasons," he told Fox News Digital. He said the Suleimani relatives most likely "made a case that they were being persecuted by the Iranian regime." "This wouldn’t be impossible — there are relatives of dictators and bad guys who do oppose their own families. But it appears these women didn’t — they supported the regime, its proxies, and policy. They reportedly returned for visits." "Children of regime apparatchiks from China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, and every other country with a communist, dictatorial, repressive regime come here to college, buy houses, get jobs, and stay," he said, adding, "Some are running away from their home regime and could have legitimate claims to asylum. Most are here spending their parents’ money. Scumbags from all over the world rail against the West but they want the New York, Miami, and London lifestyle for their families to enjoy with the money they loot from their own people." USCIS, which is a component of DHS, said that in light of its discoveries, it is developing a "layered vetting plan." The agency said this plan will incorporate classified and unclassified information, as well as expanded criminal history checks, identity verification, and ad hoc security checks with the purpose of closing security gaps. The agency also said it has compiled information on each country listed in the travel ban proclamations and is working with the State Department to identify risk factors, including indicators of fraud, public safety, or national security risks. Bis emphasized that "it is a privilege to be granted a green card to live in the United States of America." She added that "if we have reason to believe a green card holder poses a threat to the U.S., the green card will be revoked." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5109f3fb569bd90856eca Vanderbilt heiress Belle Burden warns of financial 'red flags' she missed during marriage to hedge fund exec te 2026-04-07T14:11:43.591Z Vanderbilt heiress Belle Burden warns of financial 'red flags' she missed during marriage to hedge fund exec Belle Burden is issuing a warning based on the "red flags" she experienced in her marriage. Burden, a Vanderbilt heiress whose new book, "Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage," details her bitter divorce from hedge fund executive Henry Davis, ignored several issues in her marriage, and she's detailing some big ones in a new interview. During an appearance on the "Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones" podcast, the author described the way Davis handled the couple's money. She explained that she gave up her career in corporate law to raise their three children and let him focus on his growing career in finance — and in doing so, she let him control their bank accounts completely. "I think that there was something romantic, almost, about handing this over to him," Burden admitted. "He was like the man in the gray flannel suit who had arrived. And he said to me, 'I'm going to take care of you.' So there was something that felt, like, wonderful about that." NEW YORK HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN'S HUSBAND CONVINCED HER TO ALTER PRENUP BEFORE AFFAIR SHATTERED MARRIAGE: MEMOIR The foundation of this idea, handing over control of finances to Davis, happened early on in their relationship. Burden had generational wealth from both sides of her family, and when she was younger, she signed a contract with her mother ensuring that she'd sign a prenup when she married. She had two trust funds, which were both protected in case of divorce, and she didn't personally want a prenup, but the contract forced her hand. Davis suggested a specific amendment to the draft her lawyer had sent ahead of the wedding: instead of splitting everything equally if they were to divorce, he wanted them each to keep what they had in their own names and split anything in both of their names. NEW YORK HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN RECOUNTS THE VOICEMAIL THAT TORCHED HER HUSBAND’S DOUBLE LIFE: MEMOIR Burden wrote in her book that when she told her lawyer about the change, he "told me it was a bad idea; it was standard to share in what was earned during a marriage, both by [Davis] and by me ... It was fair. I made the counterargument, repeating the words [Davis] had given to me to explain why we should make the change. Finally, [the lawyer] said, 'Okay, Belle, if this is what you want.'" She admitted to feeling a "wave of anxiety," but went through with the amended prenup because she trusted Davis. As she said on "Mrs. Dow Jones," another factor was the couple's "financial inequity." She "wanted to make him feel good and feel important" — his family was "essentially broke" when he was growing up, and it wasn't until after they were married that his career took off — and in doing that, she made herself smaller so he could "feel bigger." Then, after they had their first child, and she gave up her full-time work to be a mother, another factor came into play. "Over the course of our marriage, as I kind of handed [the financial control] off to him, you start to, or I started to believe I couldn't understand it, even though I'm a former corporate lawyer. I paid our bills, and I signed our tax returns, but I didn't read them and I didn't ask him what his bonuses were. And I just trusted and trusted and trusted. And I thought, 'Oh, it's just so complicated. Only he can understand it.'" In addition to not looking at the tax returns, Burden explained that a bookkeeper had kept track of every single charge she made on the couple's credit cards. "It was like a subtle thing that feels protective, like he was very, like, had a strong hand on our spending ... did not want us to spend too much, which felt like protection," she said. "But the flip side of that is that it is controlling, it's really controlling ... it just was like these eyes on me. And I didn't have the same eyes on him." She didn't find out until the divorce proceedings that over the course of their marriage, he'd amassed "at least eight figures of wealth." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When Haley Sacks, the host of the podcast better known by her Mrs. Dow Jones moniker, asked if she would see it as a red flag in a future relationship if someone acted the way Davis did in the beginning, she was quick to agree. "I think it's a real red flag," she said. "I don't think I will get married again. I feel like the idea of co-mingling assets again is really unappealing to me. I'm so happy being in control of my own. So if I was in another relationship, I think I would keep it very separate. But yes, I do see it as a red flag. And I think it doesn't mean your husband is going to walk out the way mine did, but if you ask the questions and ask to be included and ask to understand where the assets are and whose name is on them, and they don't want to tell you, that is a real red flag. And you should really talk to a professional to try and understand what's going on financially in your marriage." In March 2020, when Burden, Davis and two of their three children were quarantining in their Martha's Vineyard home at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Burden got a phone call from a man saying that his wife was having an affair with her husband. Davis was apologetic at first, but the next morning, he told her he wanted a divorce. NEW YORK HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN SAYS EX-HUSBAND REFUSED TO GIVE THEIR 12-YEAR-OLD A BEDROOM AFTER DIVORCE "I try to hold both things in my head, that we really loved each other and had a very happy marriage for a long period of time," she said, "but that he was pretty much programmed from long before the time he met me to really protect himself financially. And I think that was at play in the prenup. I think that was at play at every stage in our marriage. And I think that when he earned money, like when he got a bonus, there was no part of him that was ever going to put it into a joint name." "You were using your trust to pay for the children's school, for the houses," Sacks pointed out. "And he was building like a vintage Rolex collection." Burden wrote briefly about the Rolex collection in her book, claiming that, under his watchful eye, she put purchases like birthday presents for the children and clothes for herself on her personal credit card that he didn't monitor, and her family paid school tuition and made college funds for the kids, while he spent money on things like "a dozen rare Rolex watches, several motorcycles, rare coins, custom suits from Zegna, a small vintage boat that had been used in 'Live and Let Die,' and expensive red wine, hundreds of bottles." The book is also where she wrote about using her trusts to purchase the family's two homes — homes she went through extra effort to make sure were in Davis' name as well. In 2001, they bought a four-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, something that was "much bigger" than she thought they needed, but that Davis loved. She emptied one of her two trusts to purchase it and listed Davis as a joint owner, "even though he had not contributed to the purchase." She said she was happy to do it. A few years later, she used her second trust to purchase a summer home in Martha's Vineyard. Davis had gone to look at it alone, and he'd loved it, so she wired him the funds from the trust, emptying it completely, and, as with the apartment, she made sure Davis was listed as a joint owner of the property. Burden told Sacks that she'd had to write a formal letter to the trustees of her trusts to release the funds so she could make the purchases — another option would have been to simply buy the homes with the trusts so they would have stayed protected, but she felt like it was important for Davis' name to be on the deeds as well. "I felt like I was doing something so important for our marriage, for our family, that I was curing something for him," she said. It wouldn't be until after Davis filed for divorce and requested the prenup be enforced that she realized the situation she was in. In their initial conversations after she learned of the affair, she wrote in "Strangers" that he'd told her she could keep the apartment, the house and custody of their three children. While he continually refused any custody throughout the divorce proceedings and after, the enforcement of the prenup meant that while she wouldn't be able to touch anything he'd earned in his very successful career, he would be entitled to half of the two homes. Burden called Davis to talk to him about this after receiving a summons from court. She wrote that during the call, she asked, "Why are you doing this to me?" to which he answered, "I'm not doing anything to you." "I said, 'You left us. You’ve never told me why,'" she recalled. "His voice was calm, cold. 'I didn’t leave you. I changed residences.'" She wrote that she felt herself "losing control" at that response, and started sobbing and telling him that he had left her and their children. In response, "he said, in a singsong voice, like a taunting child, 'Boo-hoo. Poor Belle. Always the victim.'" Later, she made the decision to file a counterclaim that would fight the prenup — for years, she said she and Davis agreed they should amend the prenup "since it was no longer fair" to her, given her decision to give up her career while his took off. They never went through the process, and when push came to shove, she couldn't afford to buy Davis out of the two homes, meaning she'd be forced to sell both. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Six months later, a judge dismissed the counterclaim and enforced the prenup, then set a trial date to resolve the issue of child support and their joint property. Davis, Burden wrote, hadn't brought up her counterclaim in the months after she initially filed it, but after it was dismissed, he was "inflamed by it." "He said he would give me only the minimum child support required by law," she claimed. "He said I would have to face the consequences of the prenup, of my failed counterclaim." She grappled with the idea of her children losing the homes they'd known all their lives and with losing what her family had left to her, as well as her own financial security. "There was no reason for it, given [Davis'] resources, given his desire to shed, given his refusal to make a home for the kids," she wrote. "It felt like he was playing a game, or running a deal, one he was going to win at all costs, by a wide margin, regardless of the impact on me and our children." In the end, an hour before their trial was to begin in October 2021, Burden and Davis reached a settlement on their own. He negotiated the terms, and she said that she "had to be calm, deferential, grateful," and that if she got her lawyer involved or "pushed him," he would withdraw the offer altogether. He gave up his interest in the two properties they owned and agreed to child support and to pay the children's medical expenses and school tuition. Meanwhile, he'd keep all the money he'd earned throughout their marriage. "I don’t know what finally made him decide to settle," Burden admitted. "I have several guesses, but I will never know for sure. Maybe he always planned to resolve it before trial, to give me the house and the apartment. But only after he brought me to my knees." She told Sacks, "I had given up the fantasy of having any settlement from him, because he was not going to give me any of his money ... I don't spend a lot of time thinking about what I didn't get or what was lost financially. I really just focus on what I have now." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5108c3fb569bd90856ec1 Chicago's deadly sanctuary madness is costing innocent Americans their lives te 2026-04-07T14:11:24.141Z Chicago's deadly sanctuary madness is costing innocent Americans their lives "Law and order" is not an abstract political slogan. Without it, you do not have a civilized society. When law and order breaks down, it is the innocent who pay the price first, whether they live on the South Side, Rogers Park or anywhere in Chicago that we call home. Without it, we do not have community. We have fear and chaos. Without it, we do not have justice. We have death and, in some cases, retaliation. I’m continuing on my Walk Across America. I was not in Chicago when I heard the news that 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University freshman from New York, was gunned down in cold blood. The man who is accused of killing her is Jose Medina-Medina, a 25-year-old Venezuelan national who entered our nation illegally in 2023. He had previous arrests for shoplifting, and yet he was released onto the streets because our sanctuary politics favor illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens. This death comes a year after the senseless death of Katie Abraham in Urbana, Illinois. That 20-year-old girl was sitting in the back of a car at a red light in the middle of the night when a truck driven by an illegal immigrant smashed into her at 80 miles per hour. For over a year, I watched her courageous father, Joe Abraham, do everything he could to warn elected officials that their sanctuary city policies would lead to the death of more innocents. They ignored him. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ignored him. They all ignored him. FATHER OF SLAIN 20-YEAR-OLD KILLED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ISSUES STARK WARNING AFTER SHERIDAN GORMAN KILLING They valued the White-guilt virtue they believed they gained from allowing illegal immigrants into their city, unvetted and unassimilated. They didn’t care about Katie. And now Sheridan is dead. This is not an isolated heartbreak. This is the fruit of a city, and a nation, that has let lawlessness fester. On the South Side, we have lived with it for years: open-air drug markets, gang shootings that turn playgrounds into war zones and politicians who lecture us about "equity" while the body count rises. We watched as certain criminals were coddled, released and protected while the Black families trying to raise children in peace paid the ultimate price. Now that same infestation of lawlessness has spread. The same lack of order that destroyed so many Black neighborhoods is now claiming the lives of other Chicagoans, young people from every background who simply wanted to walk by our city’s lake without fearing the deadly shock of a bullet. SLAIN DC INTERN'S MOM URGES SHERIDAN GORMAN'S FAMILY TO 'FIGHT BACK' AFTER OBITUARY OLIVE BRANCH What began as a crisis in our Black communities is now a citywide epidemic, proving once more that bad policy has no respect for ZIP codes or skin color. Every Chicagoan deserves a city where the police are empowered, borders are respected and criminals are put in prison instead of being released. That is exactly why I am still walking these streets and why I am pouring my life into building our Project H.O.P.E. community center on the South Side. I am not building another warehouse for excuses or government handouts. I am building a place that teaches young people the God-given value of work, responsibility and respect for the law. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION I want to welcome free thinkers who understand that safety is not optional and that no community can thrive when certain criminals are placed above the citizens they prey upon. American principles demand equal justice under the law, not justice for some and leniency for others based on political correctness. To the families of Katie Abraham and Sheridan Gorman, my heart breaks with yours. I am praying for you and standing with you. And to every leader in my city of Chicago who still defends these sanctuary policies while our streets run with blood, I say, repent. Put the citizens first. Enforce the law without apology. Because until we do, the next victim could be any one of our children, walking any street, at any time. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM PASTOR COREY BROOKS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d510623fb569bd90856e95 4 days left to save close to $500 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes te 2026-04-07T14:10:42.228Z 4 days left to save close to $500 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes 4 days left to save up to $482 on your TechCrunch disrupt 2026 ticket. These low rates will disappear on April 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5104e3fb569bd90856e8c A teenage Minecraft YouTuber raised $1,234,567 for a meme prediction market called Giggles. It broke me. te 2026-04-07T14:10:22.260Z A teenage Minecraft YouTuber raised $1,234,567 for a meme prediction market called Giggles. It broke me. Justin Jin’s company Giggles – which he describes as “putting a trading app and TikTok together” – started as a joke. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d50e213fb569bd90856e41 WrestleMania 42 card revealed as main events and major matches are set te 2026-04-07T14:01:05.231Z WrestleMania 42 card revealed as main events and major matches are set The WrestleMania 42 card was announced on Tuesday with only a few days left before the two-night spectacle takes place in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. Three major matches have already stood out to WWE fans as the buildup for them has taken weeks. Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Elimination Chamber winner Randy Orton, CM Punk will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns and two behemoths – Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi – will collide in what is expected to be an epic bout between two titans. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM There will also be some celebrity involvement. Pat McAfee, to the consternation of fans, aligned himself with Orton and will likely be featured in the title match in some way. Popular stream IShowSpeed is also involved in a six-man tag team match with Logan Paul and Austin Theory as they take on Jey and Jimmy Uso and LA Knight. WWE broadcaster Joe Tessitore announced the full card on "Get Up." Night 1 CM PUNK TORCHES PAT MCAFEE AFTER HE'S INSERTED INTO MAJOR WWE FEUD, DEMANDS WRESTLEMANIA TICKET PRICES LOWERED Night 2 The card could always change with potential injuries or other stories occurring between now and the start of the shows. WrestleMania has been a two-night event since 2020 – in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Both nights are set to begin at 6 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN programming. 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/69d50df63fb569bd90856e14 Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency’s budget by $700 million te 2026-04-07T14:00:22.326Z Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency’s budget by $700 million The budget proposal would force CISA to operate with a significantly lower budget than previous years, citing the government's claims that the election misinformation programs were used to "target the President." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d50bb23fb569bd90856dd0 Some cruise ports raising red flags for vacation travelers te 2026-04-07T13:50:42.933Z Some cruise ports raising red flags for vacation travelers → Before booking that shore excursion, there's a growing list of cruise ports raising safety concerns. → Americans face new warnings — and steeper fees — at a once-popular Red Sea escape. → A new study finds older airline passengers may slow emergency evacuations due to mobility and reaction time limits. → A cruise line is adding fuel surcharges to some sailings as rising oil prices raise concerns about broader industry fees. → A familiar tipping move could create awkward moments abroad, according to seasoned travel pros. → One U.S. senator is urging the TSA to reverse its shoe policy, calling the measure reckless. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER → Archaeologists uncovered a rare Christian artifact that may point to an unknown baptism practice. → A coin once used as a bus fare is identified as a 2,000-year-old relic with origins that remain unclear. → Archaeologists discovered a cannonball believed to have been fired during the Battle of the Alamo. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE TRAVEL NEWS A viral hoax falsely claimed the world's oldest known land animal had died, but his veterinarian confirmed the 190-plus-year-old tortoise remains alive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5096e3fb569bd90856d3b Trump admin terminates some agreements with districts, college on transgender students te 2026-04-07T13:41:02.525Z Trump admin terminates some agreements with districts, college on transgender students As President Donald Trump's administration pushes back against radical leftist gender ideology, the Department of Education is taking aim at agreements from prior administrations. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has rolled back provisions of resolution agreements stemming from previous administrations, unshackling schools from unlawful enforcement of Title IX, according to the department. "Today, the Trump Administration is removing the unnecessary and unlawful burdens that prior Administrations imposed on schools in its relentless pursuit of a radical transgender agenda," Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey said in a statement. EDUCATION SECRETARY LINDA MCMAHON ACCUSES CRITICS OF HAVING ‘TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME' "While previous Administrations launched Title IX investigations based on ‘misgendering,’ the Trump Administration is investigating allegations of girls and women being injured by men on their sports team or feeling violated by men in their intimate spaces," she added. "Today is yet another demonstration of the Trump Administration’s commitment to uphold the law, protect our students, and restore common sense. No longer will the federal government force educational institutions to violate the law or punish them for upholding it," Richey declared. The Department of Education listed Cape Henlopen School District, Delaware Valley School District, Fife School District, La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, Sacramento City Unified and Taft College. DETRANSITIONER CHLOE COLE ACCUSES MEDIA OF ‘TRYING TO SUPPRESS’ COVERAGE OF TRANSGENDER SHOOTERS "OCR is rescinding portions of six resolution agreements that were reached through the illegal, heavy-handed manipulation of Title IX. The Department will therefore no longer monitor or enforce these agreements," the department said. A settlement that Delaware Valley School District had with the Obama administration required the district to allow students to utilize restrooms that matched their gender identity, according to The Associated Press. In February, the Trump administration sent the district a letter saying it was rescinding the settlement.  The administration required the district to rescind antidiscrimination protections for transgender pupils, the AP reported. HARVARD ALUM PRAISES TRUMP ADMIN TARGETING UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS POLICIES, HANDLING OF ANTISEMITISM The school board voted last month to alter its transgender student policies to comply with the administration's requirements, the outlet reported. The Associated Press contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5095b3fb569bd90856d32 California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say te 2026-04-07T13:40:43.064Z California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say Researchers found that California's minimum wage hike for fast food workers led to "negative outcomes" such as automation and reduced work hours. The researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz suggested in a report published in March that the policy could produce unintended consequences such as an increase in menu prices, a loss of overtime and benefits, reductions in employee working hours, and an implementation of automation that replaces workers. The minimum wage for workers was $16 before the $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers became law in April 2024. Gov. Gavin Newsom said in September 2023 the increase would help workers earn more as the cost-of-living rises.  RESTAURANTS WARN TIPPED WAGE CHANGES COULD RAISE PRICES, CUT JOBS, RESHAPE DINING EXPERIENCE "The results indicate a plethora of negative outcomes such as higher menu prices for consumers, reductions in employee working hours, widespread elimination of overtime and loss of benefits for employees," said Stephen Owen, an Economics Lecturer, University of California, Santa Cruz. "Further decreases in employee opportunities are being driven by automation and the adoption of labor replacement technologies is accelerating." The report came after a Berkeley Research Group study discovered not only were there 10,700 jobs lost between June 2023 and June 2024 in the sector, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The prices at the establishments soared by 14.5% after the new minimum wage became law. BUSINESS OWNER SAYS 'WE DON’T HAVE MONEY' AS NYC OFFICIALS PROPOSE MINIMUM WAGE HIKE: REPORT Despite the findings, California officials doubled down on minimum wage laws. A phased-in minimum wage hike in Los Angeles mandated up to $30 per hour for airport and hotel workers. The law was signed into law last year by Mayor Karen Bass, mandating that their hourly wage must be raised by $2.50 each year until they reach $30 in 2028.  The Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA) recently commissioned a study that found hotels have eliminated or expect to eliminate 6% of positions, roughly 650 jobs, since the Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance took effect in September. While these laws raise concern from business owners, advocates in Oakland, California are pushing for a $30 minimum wage. NYC $30 MINIMUM WAGE PROPOSAL PUSHED BY MAMDANI WOULD 'OBLITERATE' CERTAIN INDUSTRIES: EXPERT WARNS On the East Coast, the city council in New York City is weighing a proposal to boost the minimum wage to up to $30 — a move that newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani signaled that he would sign on the campaign trail — causing consternation among the business community. The proposal from New York City Council Member Sandy Nurse, a Democrat representing Brooklyn, would require employers to pay workers $25 an hour if those employers provide qualifying benefits and $30 an hour if not. The current $17 minimum wage would undergo a phased increase to reach $30 per hour by 2030 for businesses with 500+ employees and $29 by 2032 for smaller businesses.  Business owners in New York City reportedly warned of dire consequences if the law passes. "We feel like we’re at a tipping point with consumers," said Melissa Fleischut, president of the New York State Restaurant Association. The mandate was a campaign pledge from Mamdani, who promoted a "$30 by ‘30" minimum wage message.  Newsom's office did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Owen also did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d507043fb569bd90856cbf 3 gunmen open fire outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, dubbed 'terrorists' by Turkish official te 2026-04-07T13:30:44.025Z 3 gunmen open fire outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, dubbed 'terrorists' by Turkish official A gunfight with police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, left one attacker dead, two others injured and two police officers sustaining minor injuries. The armed attackers had ties to an activist group that "exploits religion," according to Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci on X. "The identities of the terrorists have been identified," he wrote in a post translated by X. "It has been determined that the individuals, who arrived in Istanbul by a rental vehicle from Izmit, include one with ties to an organization that exploits religion; and it has also been established that one of the two terrorists, who are brothers, has a drug record." 3 BROTHERS OF IRAQI DESCENT ARRESTED IN OSLO FOR 'TERROR BOMBING' OF US EMBASSY U.S. ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack condemned the attack and praised Turkish authorities. "The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s attack on the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul," Barrack wrote on X. "Attacks on diplomatic missions are attacks on the international order — and an assault on the principles that bind nations together. We commend Türkiye and Turkish security forces for their swift and decisive response." BELGIUM DEPLOYS MILITARY TO PROTECT JEWISH SITES AFTER ANTISEMITIC SYNAGOGUE EXPLOSION Police officers pulled out guns and took cover as shots rang out for at least 10 minutes near a permanent security checkpoint near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. One person was seen covered in blood amid the glass towers in the heart of the city's main financial district. Footage obtained by Reuters showed an apparent attacker, in a dark top and carrying a backpack, moving among parked white police and security buses and firing, with an automatic rifle and a handgun. Two bodies lay on nearby streets and parking areas, near grassy areas. PROTESTERS STORM US CONSULATE IN PAKISTAN, AT LEAST 9 DEAD Two police officers were lightly wounded in the attack, Istanbul Governor Davut Gul told reporters at the scene. He said there had been no Israeli diplomatic staff at the consulate for 2-1/2 years, since the Hamas-Israel war began in 2023, leading to a deep chill in Turkish-Israeli diplomatic ties. The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed there were no staff at the consulate at the time of the shootings. NEW TERROR GROUP WITH REPORTED IRAN TIES CLAIMS 4 ATTACKS ACROSS EUROPE The incident occurred next to a major motorway just after midday, immediately outside the tower where the Israeli consulate is located. The gunfire echoed inside nearby bank headquarters, where thousands of workers were breaking for lunch. Turkey, a fierce critic of Israel's military operations in Gaza, had recalled its ambassador from Israel in November 2023 and diplomatic relations have been effectively frozen since then. At the same time that year, Israeli diplomats left Turkey due to security concerns after pro-Palestinian protests erupted across the country and in front of the consulate. Since then, a heavily armed police presence has been maintained in the area near the consulate. Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d502b73fb569bd90856be7 Blake Lively risks becoming a 'pariah' like Amber Heard if dragon attack backfires in court: experts te 2026-04-07T13:12:23.537Z Blake Lively risks becoming a 'pariah' like Amber Heard if dragon attack backfires in court: experts Blake Lively’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni could become a defining moment in her career, with experts warning that a loss at trial may carry long-term reputational fallout. Lively seems to be planning a dragon attack, as referenced in her lengthy statement released after Baldoni's recent court win. She explained she doesn't plan to stop "fighting to expose the systems and people who seek to harm, shame, silence and retaliate against victims," adding a dragon emoji at the end. That defiant tone could carry significant risk as the case moves forward, legal experts told Fox News Digital. If the case reaches a jury and hinges on credibility, Lively could face steep reputational consequences. Some experts warned she risks being viewed as a "pariah," similar to figures in other high-profile courtroom defeats. "The worst-case scenario for Blake Lively is that she goes to trial, and the jury reaches a verdict completely exonerating Baldoni, deciding that he never retaliated against her," Jordan Matthews of Holtz Matthews LLP told Fox News Digital. "It could essentially put her in the same category as Amber Heard, and she could be viewed as a pariah. If she and Baldoni both testify, then this will largely come down to witness credibility and how effective each of their legal teams are at cross-examination." BLAKE LIVELY'S SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS AGAINST JUSTIN BALDONI TOSSED OUT BY NEW YORK JUDGE A federal judge allowed Lively's explosive retaliation claims to move forward in the high-profile Hollywood lawsuit — highlighting what could be considered a coordinated effort by powerful insiders to manipulate public opinion and destroy the "Gossip Girl" star's reputation. As Lively prepares her courtroom strategy, crisis and reputation management expert Dave Quast told Fox News Digital that an emphasized attack mode is "rarely the safest posture" for a celebrity. "For Blake Lively, a more durable position is likely: calm, credible and unflinching," the president of EDQ Strategies, a crisis and reputation management firm, explained. "If she appears focused on accountability rather than revenge, that strengthens her position. If she appears completely consumed by the fight, that risks damaging her brand." TAYLOR SWIFT CALLS JUSTIN BALDONI A 'B----' IN EXPLOSIVE TEXTS WITH BLAKE LIVELY REVEALED IN LAWSUIT Entertainment lawyer Tre Lovell advised a different approach as Lively's reputation depends on the outcome of her trial against Baldoni. "It’s important for Blake Lively to win the case in order to validate the lawsuit and this whole ordeal," the Lovell Firm attorney noted. "Her reputation has taken a very big hit, and she needs to resurrect her brand, the first step of which will be to win the case. As a result, aggressive litigation can only help her; now is not the time for her to take the foot off of the pedal." However, even a courtroom victory may not protect Lively's reputation. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Courtroom success and positive public sentiment are not the same thing," Quast told Fox News Digital. "A celebrity can win a case and still do long-term damage to their brand, particularly if they come across as overly combative or privileged. The public is influenced by the tone of what it reads and watches about a case, and tone often matters as much as facts." "The real reputational test for Blake Lively is whether she comes across as steady, credible and unwilling to be intimidated as opposed to someone whose posture appears fueled by vengeance rather than accountability," he added. "A protracted legal fight can project confidence, but it also prolongs scrutiny. In high-profile cases, positive public opinion doesn't always follow legal success. Her best outcome is being seen as someone who raised legitimate concerns, endured blowback, and refused to back down while remaining composed. Her worst outcome is that a valid grievance begins to look like an all-consuming battle, with aggression overshadowing principle and the fight itself becoming the story." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Judge Lewis J. Liman tossed the majority of Lively's allegations against Baldoni, including the sexual harassment and defamation accusations. The judge's ruling dramatically narrowed the case to focus on the actress' retaliation claims and a breach of contract claim. With Baldoni’s team already shaping the optics of early rulings, settling now could make Lively "look completely defeated." "The benefit of settling is that the parties basically control the outcome. The parties could reach a settlement, and they could both issue negotiated statements that help control the narrative," Matthews told Fox News Digital. "However, even though Baldoni had many of the claims dismissed, they were largely dismissed based on technicalities, and not on the merits." "His team is doing a good job of spinning the ruling, making it sound like the judge completely exonerated Baldoni over claims of sexual harassment," the attorney continued. "If Lively settles now, then it will make her look weak." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d502a33fb569bd90856bde Probe to snare Iran rescue leaker 'underway' as Trump threatens jail for imperiling arduous operation te 2026-04-07T13:12:03.769Z Probe to snare Iran rescue leaker 'underway' as Trump threatens jail for imperiling arduous operation An investigation is "underway" to determine who leaked to the press that one of the two American airmen was still missing after their fighter jet was shot down in Iran on Good Friday, a White House official told Fox News Digital. During a Monday afternoon press conference centered on the successful rescue mission, President Donald Trump said his administration is working "very hard" to determine who the leaker is, which he said put the missing pilot at greater risk. "We think we'll be able to find it out because we're going to go to the media company that released it, and we're going to say, 'national security, give it up or go to jail,'" Trump said. "When they did that, all of a sudden the entire country of Iran knew that there was a pilot that was somewhere on their land that was fighting for his life. And it also made it much more difficult for the pilots and for the people going in to search for him." TRUMP CALLS RESCUE OF DOWNED AIR FORCE PILOT AN 'EASTER MIRACLE' The Military Times attributed an X post by Israel's N12 News reporter Amit Segal as the first to break that one of the "crew members was successfully rescued," citing a Western source around 11 a.m. on Friday. But another Israel N12 News reporter, Barak Ravid, wrote an article for Axios that was published hours before Segal's X post, which shared that one pilot was rescued and another was still missing. Ravid cited his sources as "an Israeli official and a second source with knowledge." "An American fighter jet was shot down by Iranian fire. A search is underway to locate the two crew members, according to a source familiar with the details. Read my article at @axios," Ravid posted on X. The New York Post reported that shortly after Ravid posted his story on X, Segal posted in his Telegram channel "Search operation in Iran — for two American crew members." While Segal shared in his Telegram channel Monday that he was the first to break the news of the missing airman, he walked back his statement to the New York Post. "I’m not sure I was the first," Segal said. "And anyway — I will protect my sources." MAURO COMPARES IRAN RESCUE OF MISSING COLONEL TO MADURO CAPTURE, CREDITS INTELLIGENCE PREPARATION CBS News, the Washington Post and Reuters reported hours later on the missing airman but cited U.S. officials as their sources. Trump called the "leaker" a "sick person," claiming that they will face jail time. "They put this mission at great risk," Trump said. "They put that man at great risk, and they put the hundreds of people that went in looking for him, because everyone now knows that we're going in." Fox News Digital reached out to CBS News, the Washington Post, Reuters and Israel's Channel 12 for comment. Axios declined to comment at this time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5027a3fb569bd90856bb4 Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft te 2026-04-07T13:11:22.420Z Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft Waymo now operates commercial robotaxi services in 11 cities, with various methods to hail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d502653fb569bd90856bab Adobe launches Acrobat Spaces, a free AI-powered study tool for students te 2026-04-07T13:11:01.860Z Adobe launches Acrobat Spaces, a free AI-powered study tool for students Adobe Acrobat Spaces is a free tool for students to use AI and create different kind of study material from documents Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d502523fb569bd90856ba2 The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets  te 2026-04-07T13:10:42.281Z The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets  On a recent episode of Equity, we talked to Arena Private Wealth to explore a growing trend: family offices bypassing VCs to gain direct exposure to AI startups, turning them from passive investors into active participants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5023e3fb569bd90856b99 Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps te 2026-04-07T13:10:22.312Z Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps Merino Energy has simplified the heat pump dramatically in a quest to make them cheaper and easier to install. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4fdca3fb569bd90856ae9 'Unsupervised' child at HersheyPark zoo injured by wolf after crawling under safety barrier te 2026-04-07T12:51:22.367Z 'Unsupervised' child at HersheyPark zoo injured by wolf after crawling under safety barrier A toddler described as "unsupervised" was injured by a wolf over the weekend in Hersheypark's ZooAmerica after managing to crawl into a restricted area.  The parents, from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, were charged Sunday by police with one count each of misdemeanor child endangerment, according to multiple reports.  Police say the parents moved about 25 to 30 feet away from the toddler toward a seating area and were looking at their cellphones at the time of the incident, reports say. Fox News Digital reached out to the Derry Township Police Department for more details.  NATIONAL PARK DEATH EXPOSES REPEATED RULE VIOLATIONS AS TOURISTS TAKE DANGEROUS RISKS "Based on our review, an unsupervised 18-month old child was able to crawl under an exterior perimeter fence, travel to the primary metal enclosure surrounding the wolf habitat, and put his hand through that fence," ZooAmerica said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital, in response to a query about the incident. "A wolf approached and made contact with the child’s hand. This type of response is consistent with natural animal behavior, and was not a sign of aggression," the zoo's statement continued.  "The child was never inside the wolf’s enclosure, and we are relieved the injuries were minor," the zoo said.  The zoo’s wolf pack consists of three animals: a male named Twister and two female sisters, Hazel and Freya.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Officials have not identified which wolf was involved in the incident. Injuries to visitors — especially children — from animals in accredited U.S. zoos are considered rare, and strict safety standards, including secure enclosures and multiple barriers, are designed to prevent direct contact with animals, according to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), based in Maryland.  When incidents do occur, they typically involve unusual situations, such as visitors bypassing barriers or participating in close-contact experiences, rather than normal zoo visits. "Most zoos do their utmost to keep the public safe," Jami LoVullo, founder and president of the Animal Protection Agency and based in California, told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Zoos typically require young children to be closely supervised at all times — and many make this an explicit rule.  Institutions such as the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Louisville Zoo state that children must remain under adult supervision during visits. "There are generally all kinds of signs warning of any danger and asking for the public not to enter these areas. It would be up to the parents to follow them," LoVullo added.  Zoos strictly prohibit crossing barriers or reaching into enclosures, emphasizing that these safeguards are in place to protect both visitors and animals. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Organizations such as the AZA stress that while facilities are designed with safety in mind, parents and guardians remain the first line of supervision. "The safety of our guests and the wellbeing of our animals at ZooAmerica are always our highest priorities," said ZooAmerica.  "Our habitats are designed with multiple layers of protection, and clear signage and barriers are in place to help ensure safe viewing." The institution added, "Guests are expected to remain within designated areas and closely supervise children at all times." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4fdb63fb569bd90856ae0 Mets make amends with team legend who was involved in Astros' sign-stealing scandal te 2026-04-07T12:51:02.736Z Mets make amends with team legend who was involved in Astros' sign-stealing scandal Six years after Carlos Beltran was supposed to manage the New York Mets, the organization is making him the face of the franchise once again. The Mets hired Beltran, a recent Hall of Fame electee, ahead of the 2020 MLB season to make him their next manager after firing Mickey Callaway. However, as the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, which Beltran participated in, was unearthed, he and the organization parted ways without him ever managing a game. But on Monday, the team announced that Beltran's No. 15 will be retired on Sept. 19. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Twelve Mets have worn the number since Beltran's last game with the Mets in 2011 — outfielder Tyrone Taylor currently wears it. But Beltran's Hall of Fame plaque this summer will feature a Mets cap, making him the third player to represent the Mets in Cooperstown, along with Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza. When MLB announced its findings into the investigation into the Astros in 2020, Beltran was the only player named in the MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's report. It has widely been speculated that Beltran, along with Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, the Astros bench coach at the time, spearheaded the operation. While Beltran's most memorable moment in a Mets uniform is an unfortunate one — looking at Adam Wainwright's 3-2 breaking ball with the bases loaded to end Game 7 of the National League Championship Series — he is still easily one of the greatest players in franchise history. He ranks third in WAR, fourth in OPS, and seventh in home runs and RBIs. WORLD SERIES-WINNING MANAGER GETS EMOTIONAL AFTER LEARNING ON LIVE TV HIS TEAM WILL RETIRE HIS NUMBER The nine-time All-Star was a consistent force throughout his entire career, even making the Midsummer Classic in his second-to-last season as a New York Yankee, when he hit .295 with an .850 OPS, 35 home runs and 101 RBIs. Beltran, a switch-hitter, won three Gold Glove Awards while accumulating 2,725 hits, 435 of which were home runs. He also stole 300 bases in his career, making him one of just eight players in MLB history in the 300-300 club. Beltran has the fourth-most home runs by a switch-hitter, trailing Mickey Mantle, Eddie Murray and Chipper Jones. He is also one of 39 players to both drive in and score at least 1,500 runs. Thirty-two of those players, including Beltran, are in the Hall of Fame. The other seven who aren’t are either tied to performance-enhancing drugs (Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Rafael Palmeiro, Gary Sheffield, Manny Ramirez) or are not yet eligible for the Hall of Fame (Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera). In 65 postseason games, Beltran hit .307 with a 1.021 OPS. 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/69d4fda23fb569bd90856ad7 Victor Wembanyama's MVP candidacy at risk after another injury right before playoffs te 2026-04-07T12:50:42.946Z Victor Wembanyama's MVP candidacy at risk after another injury right before playoffs With the NBA playoffs set to begin next Saturday, the San Antonio Spurs are looking to bring back their glory days of winning five titles from 1999 to 2014. Victor Wembanyama has been the primary reason for the team's return to playoff basketball, leading the NBA in blocks per game for the third time in as many seasons while averaging 24.5 points and 11.5 rebounds, both career highs. However, the 7-foot-4 phenom not only suffered a rib contusion on Monday night, putting him at risk for the rest of the regular season and the start of the playoffs, but his MVP candidacy is also at risk. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The NBA states that players must play 65 games in order to receive votes for season awards such as MVP and All-NBA teams. However, Wembanyama has played in 63. That number does not include the NBA Cup Final, which actually does not count toward the stat sheet, but the NBA does count it toward the season-award total, marking him just a bit safer. If Wembanyama wants to be named MVP, the NBA allows a maximum of two games in which a player logs between 15 and 19.59 minutes to count toward the league-required minimum of 65 games played for award eligibility. Wembanyama had 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks while playing 15:40 in the first half on Monday. GENO AURIEMMA RELEASES STATEMENT AFTER SHOUTING MATCH WITH DAWN STALEY: 'UNLIKE WHAT I DO' Wembanyama took an inadvertent elbow to the ribs from Paul George when the Philadelphia 76ers forward was attempting to deflect a pass as the 7-foot-4 Frenchman was sprinting up the court on a fast break with 10:49 remaining in the first half. Wembanyama tumbled to the court and remained down for a minute while George patted him on the backside apologetically. Wembanyama subbed out of the game shortly after the collision and immediately went into the tunnel leading to the locker room while keeping his arm pressed to his side. He returned with 5:33 remaining in the period, but asked head coach Mitch Johnson to take him out with 44 seconds remaining in the first half. He again went into the tunnel leading to the locker room while holding his arm to his side and was ruled out at the start of the second half. San Antonio (60-19) is 2.5 games behind the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder (62-16) and assured of finishing no worse than second in the conference. Each of the Spurs' final three games are at home. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4fb223fb569bd90856a4b Hermeus raises $350M to build autonomous hypersonic fighters te 2026-04-07T12:40:02.476Z Hermeus raises $350M to build autonomous hypersonic fighters The defense aviation startup is coming off two successful flight demonstrations, and with the next one, it's aiming to go supersonic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f8f23fb569bd908569fe World Series champion Tom Nieto dead at 65 te 2026-04-07T12:30:42.249Z World Series champion Tom Nieto dead at 65 Tom Nieto, a World Series champion catcher who also served as a longtime MLB coach, has died, the Minnesota Twins announced on Monday. He was 65. The Twins released a statement on Nieto’s death on social media. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "The Twins organization mourns the loss of 1987 World Series champion, Tom Nieto," the team said. "Our thoughts are with the Nieto family in their time of grieving." Nieto’s sister, Denise Nieto-Jackson, wrote on Facebook that the former player died of a heart attack last month. "On Friday, March 27th, my brother Tom passed on after a heart attack, leaving cherished memories in Florida with his family; his strength and resilience will continue to inspire us all," she said. The Twins initially drafted Nieto in the 31st round of the 1979 MLB Draft. However, he decided to stay in school, eventually transferring to Oral Roberts. The St. Louis Cardinals would select him in the third round of the 1981 MLB Draft. EX-MLB STAR WILBUR WOOD DEAD AT 84 He made his MLB debut in 1984 and played for the Cardinals for two seasons. He was with the Montreal Expos in 1986 before joining the Twins in 1987. He was on the Twins’ 1987 team when they won the World Series against the Cardinals. Nieto played two seasons with the Twins before ending his career with the Philadelphia Phillies after the 1990 season. He played 251 games in his major league career. He hit .205 with five home runs and 69 RBI. When he retired, Nieto went into coaching. He was with the New York Yankees from 1995 to 2002 and the New York Mets from 2005-2008. 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/69d4f6ae3fb569bd90856998 Home robot cooks, cleans and organizes your life te 2026-04-07T12:21:02.722Z Home robot cooks, cleans and organizes your life Ready for a home robot that wakes you up, makes breakfast and even cleans the house afterward?  It may sound far-fetched. However, the Chinese robotics company Unix AI says it is closer than most people think. The company's new Panther series robot is designed to handle full daily routines rather than just one task at a time. It can move through a home, interact with objects and complete multi-step actions without constant input. UniX AI is already testing the system in real homes and service environments. That shift from the lab to everyday use is what makes this worth paying attention to. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. AI ROBOT NOW HELPS TRAVELERS AT SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT The robot stands about 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs roughly 170 pounds based on reported specs. Instead of walking like a humanoid, it moves on wheels. That choice improves stability and helps it run longer on a single charge.  This robot can run roughly 6 to 12 hours, depending on use. A six-microphone array lets it hear and respond to voice commands. That gives it a more natural way to interact with people. Its robotic arms are another key piece. They have multiple joints and can lift up to about 26 pounds. That allows for precise movements like picking up items or placing them exactly where they belong. Under the hood, the robot is packed with sensors and hardware that help it understand and move through your home. It uses cameras and depth sensors to see objects and spaces. It can also rely on LiDAR to map its surroundings and avoid obstacles. This robot is designed to follow through on tasks from start to finish. Instead of stopping after one action, it can continue working through a routine without needing constant input. In recent demonstrations, UniX AI shows the robot preparing food, organizing items and interacting with home appliances inside real residential settings. That matters because real homes are messy and unpredictable. The robot has to recognize objects, adjust to different layouts and handle tasks in sequence. Here are a few examples of what it is being tested to do: Some of these tasks may sound simple, but they are difficult for machines. Handling objects, moving through tight spaces and working around everyday clutter are still major challenges in robotics. This is what makes the system stand out. It is not just completing one action. It is working through a series of steps in real environments. US TARGETS CHINESE ROBOTS OVER SECURITY FEARS Most home robots you see today are built for one job. Think robot vacuums or lawn mowers. This system brings those functions into one platform. It works more like a general-purpose helper. The difference comes down to how it handles tasks. It can plan and complete a sequence instead of waiting for step-by-step instructions. That is where embodied AI comes in. It connects software intelligence with physical movement in the real world. Instead of only answering questions, the robot can take action. Even with all this progress, there are real hurdles. Homes are unpredictable. Lighting changes throughout the day. Objects come in all shapes and textures. Spaces get cluttered fast. Tasks that seem simple to humans can be difficult for machines. Folding clothes, handling soft materials or moving through tight spaces are still major challenges. Cost and safety matter too. Most people will not bring a robot into their home unless it can handle all of that and work reliably every single day. You are not replacing your morning routine with a robot tomorrow. But this shows where things are heading. The idea of a home assistant that handles chores is moving closer to reality. That could mean less time spent cleaning and more time for everything else. At the same time, it raises questions about trust, privacy and cost. A robot that sees your home and hears your voice needs strong safeguards. For now, think of this as an early glimpse. It is not about buying one today. It is about understanding what could become normal sooner than expected. Take my quiz: How safe is your online security? Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, you’ll get a personalized breakdown of what you’re doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here: Cyberguy.com    HUMANOID ROBOT SHOWS SPEED AND REAL SKILL The idea of a robot that cooks, cleans and organizes your life has been around for decades. What feels different now is how close the pieces are coming together. This robot shows real progress in combining movement, perception and decision making. It is still early, but it is already being tested in real homes. The next few years will show whether it becomes something more of us rely on every day. If a robot could handle your daily chores, would you trust it inside your home? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f69a3fb569bd9085698f Former Virginia Gov Glenn Youngkin hints at political future, says he's 'chomping at the bit' after exit te 2026-04-07T12:20:42.984Z Former Virginia Gov Glenn Youngkin hints at political future, says he's 'chomping at the bit' after exit Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signaled his political career may not be over, telling Sean Hannity he still has "more to give" just under three months after leaving office. "I have more to give. I just do. The one year of campaigning and the four years of running, so five years, went by in five seconds. It was amazing," Youngkin said on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast. In the full episode, debuting Tuesday, Youngkin sat down with the Fox News host to discuss his time in office, as well as what things have been like since his term expired in January. NEW POLL REVEALS SPANBERGER'S POPULARITY IS PLUMMETING AMID BACKLASH OVER GERRYMANDERING "Every morning [when I was governor], I woke up literally bounding out of bed, ready to roll, and that was the most purposeful I've ever felt in my whole life." Youngkin oversaw a range of conservative measures passed in the state, including a push to ensure age-appropriate curriculum in public schools. SPANBERGER SIGNALS LEFT BENT AFTER CENTRIST CAMPAIGN; GOP LEADER WARNS OF 'FAIRFAXING THE REST OF VA' He also pushed for tax cuts, including efforts to reduce the state’s grocery tax, rolled back COVID-19 restrictions early in his tenure and emphasized tougher public safety policies. His time in office concluded earlier this year, when Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger's administration succeeded his. "I've been out of office for six weeks. I took [my wife] Suzanne on vacation, which she so deserved. She's been amazing. I think she's of the best first ladies in America," he said. "But six weeks has felt like six years... You're chomping at the bit." While Youngkin stopped short of outlining specific plans for the future, his comments suggest he is keeping the door open to a return to public office. Fox News Digital's Charles Creitz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f4573fb569bd90856928 Red Lobster's push for cheap deals may be backfiring, say experts, as losses pile up te 2026-04-07T12:11:03.399Z Red Lobster's push for cheap deals may be backfiring, say experts, as losses pile up Red Lobster's push to lure diners with cheap deals may be backfiring, with one retail expert warning the strategy could be attracting the wrong customer as losses continue to mount. The Florida-based seafood chain — which filed for bankruptcy in 2024 — has leaned heavily on promotions like seafood boils and $20 lobster rolls to drive traffic. While the discounts have generated buzz and helped lift sales, they have not been enough to offset deeper financial challenges, according to a Bloomberg report.  RESTAURANT FORCED TO SCRAP 'STINKY TOFU' AFTER COMPLAINTS ABOUT ITS STRONG ODOR The company has lost money in four of the past five quarters and may need tens of millions in additional funding to stay afloat, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. Sales rose 12.5% in February, with monthly revenue improving year over year, but those gains have not been enough to offset ongoing losses, according to the report. A major issue is Red Lobster's costly long-term leases, which CEO Damola Adamolekun called the "most important structural piece" the company is working through as part of its turnaround. LEFTOVER HACKS EXPLODE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS AMERICANS FIGHT HIGH PRICES WITH SCRAP FOOD FEASTS At the same time, Red Lobster is also bringing back its fixed-price, all-you-can-eat "endless shrimp" deal, as FOX Business reported recently — a move that sparked debate on social media. "Endless shrimp returns, the exact thing that bankrupted them last time," one user wrote.  "History repeating or redemption arc? Either way, I'm eating good tonight." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "They went bankrupt doing it, took a break to 'think about it' and chose violence again," another user chimed in. Others pushed back on the idea that the promotion caused the bankruptcy. "Private equity brought them to bankruptcy," one person wrote.  "They sold the land the restaurants were on." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Another said, "If you think endless shrimp is what tanked Red Lobster, you have a child's understanding of how these businesses operate." Red Lobster's reliance on discounts may be part of the problem, said Bob Phibbs, a retail consultant in New York. Phibbs said heavy promotions can become "unsustainable" and attract lower-spending customers. "When your main calling card is 'look how cheap we are,' you end up attracting a certain shopper," Phibbs told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "You can attract that shopper, but you have to have an upper end to balance it," he added. Phibbs pointed to higher-margin items such as desserts and bar offerings as ways to offset deep discounts. "[If] the margin-killing promotions become the main items sold, [it's] unsustainable," he said.  "For Red Lobster to move ahead, they need to renovate their aging locations, have a new service level and attract the more profitable customer." Phibbs added, "I think Adamolekun is on the right track, but will the market allow him time to get that new consumer?" Fox News Digital reached out to Red Lobster for comment. "We're always paying attention to what our guests are asking for," a spokesperson for Red Lobster previously told FOX Business. "We're grateful for the enthusiasm and encourage guests to keep sharing their feedback with us. We're listening." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f42e3fb569bd908568fd Spotify’s prompted playlist feature will now work for podcasts, too te 2026-04-07T12:10:22.150Z Spotify’s prompted playlist feature will now work for podcasts, too Spotify will now allow users to input natural language prompts to create podcast playlist. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f1c63fb569bd908568b1 Hawks' last-second heave is too late as Knicks hang on for win te 2026-04-07T12:00:06.602Z Hawks' last-second heave is too late as Knicks hang on for win The Atlanta Hawks were about a half-second away from tying their game against the New York Knicks and forcing overtime on Monday night. The Hawks were inbounding the ball underneath the basket on the far side of the court. The ball came to C.J. McCollum, who took two dribbles and threw up a prayer near half-court. The ball banked off the backboard and into the basket as the buzzer sounded. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Fans at the State Farm Arena went wild as it appeared McCollum tied the game. However, officials reviewed the play, and it was determined that the veteran guard got the ball out of his hands a little too late. New York won the game, 108-105. Knicks head coach Mike Brown explained why he didn’t instruct the team to foul at the end instead of risking a possible game-tying scenario. "It’s tricky. If he misses it, obviously it’s a long heave. But if you foul him on the rebound, or you foul him when he’s turning to heave it now, they get three free throws," he said, via the New York Post. "It’s something we’ve talked about before — it’s still a toss-up situation. … The whole thing was at worst they’ll tie it, and we’ll go to overtime. Lesson learned on a couple possessions down the stretch." Knicks star Jalen Brunson, who made two free throws to give the team a three-point lead with a second left to play, led the team with 30 points and 13 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. KNICKS BROADCASTER'S JOKE COMPARING BULLS' 'OBLITERATED' DEFENSE TO IRAN LEAVES PARTNER STUNNED It was Atlanta’s first home loss since early February, ending the team’s 13-game home winning streak. Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 36 points in the loss. Jalen Johnson added 21 points and 11 rebounds, notching his 48th double-double of the season. New York and Atlanta could potentially meet in the postseason as they’re jockeying for seeding ahead of the playoffs. The Knicks are 51-28 and currently third in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks fell to 45-34 and are currently fifth in the East. Atlanta is only 1.5 games up on the Toronto Raptors for their spot. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f1c63fb569bd908568a8 Artemis II astronaut tells Trump what communication blackout was like: 'I said a little prayer' te 2026-04-07T12:00:06.120Z Artemis II astronaut tells Trump what communication blackout was like: 'I said a little prayer' The Artemis II literally went where no man, or woman, has gone before in an historic trek around the dark side of the moon Monday, and the crew did it with pilot Victor Glover making quick request for divine assistance. "I'd like to ask, what was your feeling when you had no communication?" President Donald Trump asked in a call arranged by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman from Houston mission control to "Integrity," the crew's chosen name for the Orion capsule. "Zero communication all of a sudden: It was cut off by obviously your very special location; what was your feeling when you had no communication? A little bit different perhaps." "Yes, Mr. President, it was," Glover replied. "I said a little prayer, but then I had to keep rolling." The prayer was quick, because when things went dark, the crew had to get to work during the 45-minute communications outage. NASA'S ARTEMIS II CREW COMMITS TO MOON TRAJECTORY AFTER CRITICAL BURN SENDS ORION INTO DEEP SPACE "I was actually recording scientific observations of the far side of the moon," Glover continued. "You know, that is actually the time when we were the farthest and the closest to the moon. "And so we were really able to make some of our most detailed observations of the far side of the moon up close. And so we were busy up here working really hard. And I must say it was actually quite nice." NASA CHIEF JARED ISAACMAN SAYS ARTEMIS II WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE 'IF IT WASN'T FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP' Trump drilled down on the observations. "Did you see a difference, a big difference between the far side of the moon and the near side of the moon?" Trump asked. "Was there a difference in feel or difference in look, what did you see?" The lack of light "certainly did" change the perspective, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen said, noting the far side looked strikingly different from the near side, with far fewer of the dark plains visible from Earth. GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND: AMERICA'S SPACE EDGE IS AT STAKE AS ARTEMIS II HEADS TO THE MOON "The gravitational pull of the Earth has had a profound effect on the near side of the moon, changing all those dark mares, those dark patches of the moon you see from Earth. It's very different on the far side. "While you see some small patches of those mare and deep craters, it's very much absent on that side. So that's really neat." Hansen also took a moment to thank Trump on behalf of Canada, a country that has had at-times testy dealings with Trump. NUTELLA CAPITALIZES ON GREATEST FREE ADVERTISING MOMENT IN HISTORY ON NASA MOON MISSION "And while I have the microphone, sir, I just want to thank you on behalf of Canada: The space leadership you spoke of from America truly is extraordinary," Hansen said. "I've said this many times before, a nation that leads like that and creates and sets big goals for humanity, that brings other countries along with it, is truly incredible. "And I know that's a very intentional, not a necessary decision, intentional decision to lead by example and to allow other countries like Canada to share our gifts and help you achieve these mutually beneficial goals, like establishing a presence on the moon and eventually going to Mars. "And Canadians are so proud to be a part of this program." TRUMP HYPES MOON MISSION AS ARTEMIS II PREPARES TO LIFT OFF UNDER PRESSURE FROM PAST FAILURES Trump referenced Canadian hockey great Wayne Gretzky and said the country is proud of Hansen's bravery. "They are so proud of you, and you have a lot of courage," Trump said. "I'm not sure if they'd want to do that. I'm not even sure if The Great One would want to do that, to be honest with you. But you have a lot of courage doing what you're doing, a lot of bravery and a lot of of genius. But they're very, very proud of you." ASTRONAUT VICTOR GLOVER PRAISED FOR SAYING MOON MISSION IS 'HUMAN HISTORY,' NOT 'BLACK HISTORY' Mission specialist Christina Koch spoke about regaining sight of Earth after the blackout and the importance of U.S. leadership in deep-space exploration. "One of the biggest highlights was coming back from the far side of the moon and having the first glimpses of planet Earth again, after being out of communication for about 45 minutes," said Koch, the first woman to the moon, who already holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman (328 days) and was part of the first all-female spacewalk. "It really just reminds you what a special place we have and how important it is for our nation to work, to lead and not follow in exploring deep space." Commander Reid Wiseman told Trump the crew had witnessed views that were first sights for humanity, including a solar corona during an eclipse and planets lining up beyond the moon. "We saw sights hat no human has ever seen before, not even in Apollo, and that was amazing for us," Wiseman said. "And then the surprise of the day, we just came out of an eclipse where the sun, moon -- the entire dark moon about that big right out the window that we were watching -- we could see the corona of the sun, and then we could see the planet train line up, and Mars. "And all of us commented how excited we are to watch this nation, and this planet become a two-planet species." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f1c53fb569bd9085689f US World Cup hopes take hit after star player ruptures Achilles te 2026-04-07T12:00:05.716Z US World Cup hopes take hit after star player ruptures Achilles The United States Men's National Team has a decent chance to go as far as its ever gone in the World Cup, but they'll have to do it without one of their best young stars. Striker Patrick Agyemang, who has six goals in 14 appearances for the USMNT, ruptured his Achilles on Monday and has been ruled out for the tournament. Agyemang was carried off on a stretcher while playing for Derby in the English second-tier, one tier below the Premier League. He was visibly emotional as he was taken off with his right leg strapped. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 25-year-old first represented the Stars and Stripes last year for training camp and friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica, scoring in both contests. He made the CONCACAF Gold Cup team last summer, where the United States lost to Mexico in the final. Agyemang recently suited up for the United States last week against Belgium and Portugal, scoring against the former on March 28. Team USA, one of three host countries, drew a favorable group back in December, as Paraguay, Australia and either one of the four teams in UEFA Path C, which includes Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo and Romania, stand in its way ahead of the knockout stage. The U.S. is the highest-ranked team of the group. US SOCCER LEGEND LANDON DONOVAN TALKS TEAM'S WORLD CUP CHANCES, RECALLS HONOR OF REPRESENTING COUNTRY The USMNT has not had much success in the World Cup. The squad reached the Round of 16 in 2010 and 2014 but failed to qualify for the tournament in 2018. It returned to the Round of 16 four years ago but couldn’t advance out of the Copa América group stage on home soil last year. After finishing in third place in the inaugural World Cup in 1930, the furthest they have made it since then is the 2002 quarterfinals. Eleven of the 16 host stadiums are in the United States, including the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. The U.S. will open the tournament June 12 in Los Angeles against Paraguay on FOX. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ed4e3fb569bd908567ca Trump proclaims 'failing' New York Times has no credibility, 'running on past fumes' te 2026-04-07T11:41:02.470Z Trump proclaims 'failing' New York Times has no credibility, 'running on past fumes' President Donald Trump called out the "failing" New York Times for "running on past fumes" during a Monday press conference at the White House. "Failing, failing!" Trump said. "Circulation way down at the New York Times. What’s going on with that?" His comments came after New York Times reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs asked the president whether he believed his threats to bomb Iranian structures would constitute a war crime. Kanno-Youngs had to repeat the question before Trump responded. WHY TRUMP IS DENOUNCING THE MEDIA’S IRAN WAR COVERAGE AS TOO NEGATIVE – BOOSTED BY RHETORICAL FCC BACKING "No, not at all. No, no I’m not. I hope I don’t have to do it," Trump responded. "But, again, I just said, 47 years they’ve been negotiating with these people." Trump reiterated his goal to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon before attempting to move on to another reporter. When Kanno-Youngs tried to follow up with another question, Trump cut him off. "You no longer have credibility at The New York Times because the New York Times said, 'Oh, Trump won’t win the election,' and I won in a landslide, I won every swing state. The New York Times said, 'Oh, Trump won’t win the election.' The New York Times has no credibility. The credibility they have is it used to be all the news that’s fit to print. The old Gray Lady. It was great. But they’re running on past fumes, and you can’t keep doing that. You have to be able to give the correct news and people like you, who I know, are fake. You’re fake!" Trump said. SCOTT BESSENT CALLS OUT NY TIMES' TRUMP REPORTING DURING PAPER'S SUMMIT, SAYS IT'S NOT PAPER OF RECORD In a comment to Fox News Digital, a New York Times spokesperson argued that the publication reported on Trump potentially winning the 2024 presidential election and posted links along with a statement. "President Trump’s derisive comments to a New York Times reporter today are the latest example in his pattern of answering fair questions with inaccurate attacks. Contrary to the president’s false claims, our extensive reporting and polling during the 2024 presidential campaign captured the race in full, including his advantages. Mr. Trump himself celebrated this polling and reporting numerous times," the statement read. TRUMP’S LONG-RUNNING FEUD WITH NEW YORK TIMES ESCALATES WITH NEW INSULTS, LAWSUITS The statement continued, "We ask questions of elected leaders to hold them accountable to the public they serve. Our entire White House team—including the talented journalist who posed questions to Mr. Trump today—reports with the same rigor and scrutiny on all who hold the office." This was the second time Trump attacked the New York Times in less than a week after the paper published an erroneous headline referring to NATO as the "North American Treaty Organization" instead of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. "The Failing New York Times, whose lack of credibility, and their constant Fake News attacks on your favorite President, ME, has caused its circulation to absolutely PLUMMET, referred to our severely weakened and extremely unreliable 'partner,' NATO, as the North American Treaty Organization. The correct name is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - A very interesting mistake! The hiring and educational standards have gone way down at the NYT. Bring back, 'ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO PRINT' and, Make America Great Again!" Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ed3a3fb569bd908567c1 Cruise ship strikes reef near Tom Hanks' iconic 'Cast Away' island, sparking rescue at sea te 2026-04-07T11:40:42.819Z Cruise ship strikes reef near Tom Hanks' iconic 'Cast Away' island, sparking rescue at sea A small cruise ship struck a reef near the island where the Tom Hanks' movie "Cast Away" was filmed — and the operator has now shed light on what led to the incident. The April 4 collision occurred when one of its vessels hit a finger reef near Monuriki Island in Fiji during worsening weather conditions, according to Blue Lagoon Cruises. "While the investigation is in its early stages, conditions upon the ship anchoring in the area were calm, and it appears a severe squall caused the ship’s anchor to drag toward a nearby reef whereby the ship became grounded," Blue Lagoon Cruises said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. LUXURY HOTELS LAUNCH SUPERYACHTS FOR WEALTHY TRAVELERS WHO HAVE LONG AVOIDED CRUISES "The response time available for crew was limited," the operator added. Blue Lagoon Cruises said roughly 30 passengers were on board at the time. Citing Fiji Navy sources, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported the vessel was also carrying about 30 crew members. Around dawn, a large high-speed ferry arrived alongside the vessel to assist with the evacuation. All guests and non-essential crew disembarked with their luggage and personal belongings, according to Blue Lagoon Cruises. Passengers were transported back to Port Denarau, where Blue Lagoon Cruises arranged hotel accommodations, along with alternative activities and experiences, the company said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER No injuries were reported among guests or crew. In recent years, several reef groundings have led to emergency rescues.  In 2025, the expedition ship Coral Adventurer struck a reef off Papua New Guinea, leaving about 80 passengers stranded for days, according to reporting by Cruise Passenger and an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation. In 2024, a New Zealand naval vessel grounded on a reef near Samoa, caught fire, and sank, requiring evacuation of all crew, according to a New Zealand Defense Force inquiry.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Monuriki Island is a small, uninhabited island in Fiji’s Mamanuca archipelago.  It is known for its white sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and dense tropical vegetation, surrounded by water and coral reefs. Its remote, untouched landscape made it a perfect filming location for the 2000 movie "Cast Away," starring Tom Hanks. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Since the film’s release, Monuriki has become a popular day-trip destination, often informally called "Castaway Island" (not to be confused with a nearby resort island with that name). Despite its fame, it remains undeveloped with no permanent residents.  Visitors come to hike, snorkel and explore filming spots like the famous "Wilson" beach. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4eb0a3fb569bd9085674a ESPN pundit rips UConn's Geno Auriemma over heated incident with Dawn Staley te 2026-04-07T11:31:22.296Z ESPN pundit rips UConn's Geno Auriemma over heated incident with Dawn Staley ESPN pundit Michael Wilbon teed off on UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma on Monday, following the coach’s outburst toward South Carolina's Dawn Staley on Friday night. Auriemma was seemingly frustrated with Staley’s lack of a traditional handshake before UConn and South Carolina played their Final Four game. South Carolina would eventually win the matchup, but Auriemma and Staley had a heated exchange at the end of the game as they went up to greet each other. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The UConn coach also complained at halftime that Sarah Strong didn’t get a foul call despite her jersey getting ripped. Strong later said she accidentally ripped her own jersey. Wilbon didn’t mince words in his criticism of Auriemma on ESPN’s "Pardon the Interruption." "I’m going to take the rest of the time to deal with Geno, who was guilty of not just the handshake, but the bogus apology and the fictional lies he had a ripped jersey, saying the other team behaved like thugs when his own player ripped her own jersey. It’s the disgraceful behavior of a massively insecure bully," he said, via Awful Announcing. "It was petulant, it was classless." "The fictional visualization of the ripped jersey is unbelievable. The apology didn’t even address the person he offended. We’re all taught to shake hands at the end of a game, no matter what happens. Maybe before a game. He couldn’t even do that. He wandered away, and then he lied on national television, round after round of interviews, and accused South Carolina’s players of doing something his own players did, as if we don’t all have television. And the apology, aftermath, all of it was disgraceful." Auriemma released a statement on the issue, apologizing for his own behavior. BASKETBALL LEGEND CANDACE PARKER TAKES AIM AT GENO AURIEMMA AFTER DAWN STALEY CONFRONTATION "There’s no excuse for how I handled the end of the game vs. South Carolina," Auriemma said in a statement posted to social media. "It’s unlike what I do and what our standard is here at Connecticut. "I want to apologize to the staff and the team at South Carolina. It was uncalled for in how I reacted. The story should be how well South Carolina played, and I don’t want my actions to detract from that. I’ve had a great relationship with their staff, and I sincerely want to apologize to them." Staley took the high road when asked about the incident after the team lost to the UCLA Bruins in the national championship. "I don’t want – this is UCLA’s day, right? Let’s keep it UCLA, them winning the national championship," Staley told reporters, via The Athletic. "… We’re not going to damper UCLA’s day with it." Staley has yet to fully address the incident and what she yelled back at Auriemma during their exchange. Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4eaf63fb569bd90856741 ICE arrests illegal immigrant accused of kidnapping 4-year-old girl from laundromat te 2026-04-07T11:31:02.749Z ICE arrests illegal immigrant accused of kidnapping 4-year-old girl from laundromat U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained an illegal immigrant who was released back into the community after allegedly kidnapping a 4-year-old girl from a laundromat in New York, a report said.  The Department of Homeland Security told the New York Post that Carlos Corte-Corte, 38, of Ecuador, was taken into custody by ICE on March 31 and placed into removal proceedings following the March 28 incident at Laundry Kingdom in Patchogue.  "This three-time deported criminal illegal alien, Carlos Corte-Corte, kidnapped an innocent four-year-old girl from a laundromat on Long Island. New York sanctuary politicians chose to release this kidnapper from jail to prey on more innocent children rather than cooperate with ICE law enforcement," Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis told the newspaper.  "Sanctuary politicians must stop putting politics above public safety," she reportedly added. "This type of insanity leads to more crimes and more innocent victims." ICE IMPERSONATOR BRUTALLY BEATEN BY STREET MOB, DHS SAYS MAN NOT ASSOCIATED WITH AGENCY The Suffolk County Police Department said that, "While a woman was with her two children at a laundromat, located at 138 East Main St., Carlos-Corte, who was unknown to the woman, led her 4-year-old daughter out the back exit of the laundromat, at 12:08 p.m." on March 28.  "Her mother reported her missing, and patrol officers responded to the scene, where they reviewed surveillance video and began canvassing the area. During the search, the mother located her daughter in the children’s play area of the Patchogue-Medford Library, located at 54-60 East Main St. A patrol officer then located Corte near the laundromat and took him into custody," police added.  Corte-Corte was charged with second-degree kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child, police said. DHS SLAMS 'INSANE' 5-YEAR PLEA DEAL FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO ADMITTED FATAL STABBING IN VIRGINIA The day after his arrest, a Suffolk County district judge freed Corte-Corte on supervised release with a GPS monitor, the New York Post reported.  The newspaper said Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney disagreed with the judge’s decision and added that, "I think if you look at the facts of the case, clearly they’re concerning."  "He thought the girl lived alone without parents," the New York Post quoted Corte-Corte's public defender as saying in court. "He took her to the library and told an employee there as such, but there was a language barrier. It seems to be a mistake."    Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4eae33fb569bd90856738 White House unleashes on Stacey Abrams in latest clash over Trump’s election order te 2026-04-07T11:30:43.295Z White House unleashes on Stacey Abrams in latest clash over Trump’s election order The White House tore into Democrat activist and failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams on Monday after she argued President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to rein in mail-in voting was "illegal." "Has Stacey Abrams conceded the multiple elections she lost yet or is she still pretending to be Governor?" White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital. "Election integrity has always been a top priority for President Trump, and the American people sent him back to the White House because they overwhelmingly supported his commonsense election integrity agenda." The comment was in response to Abrams, who said during an appearance on MSNOW over the weekend that Trump’s order would disenfranchise voters, resurfacing long-held tensions with the president amid his latest push to enhance voter security ahead of the midterms. Abrams previously ran for Georgia governor twice and refused to formally concede her 2018 election.  "It is patently illegal, and it is entirely in the playbook of voter suppression that Republicans, including Donald Trump, have been using for the last decade or so," Abrams said. STACEY ABRAMS TOUTS 10 STEPS TO AUTOCRACY, SAYS ‘DO NOT LET PROPAGANDA WIN’ Trump’s order, called "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections," directs the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, in coordination with state leaders, to create a list of citizens, and then directed the U.S. Postal Service to only deliver mail-in ballots to people on the list. "The President will do everything in his power to defend the safety and security of American elections and to ensure that only American citizens are voting in them – that’s only controversial for Democrats like Stacey," Jackson added. Abrams founded Fair Fight Action after her 2018 loss to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, saying Georgia’s election system suppressed voters. The group was later ordered to reimburse the state more than $200,000 in legal costs after an unsuccessful lawsuit.  Separately, Abrams-linked advocacy groups have faced campaign-finance and nonprofit-compliance scrutiny, including a Georgia Ethics Commission case involving the New Georgia Project and a 2025 IRS complaint targeting Fair Fight Action. Abrams has since criticized Republican-led voting initiatives at the federal and state level as relics of the Jim Crow era and designed to disenfranchise racial minorities. "The Constitution gives to the states the authority to determine how elections are held," Abrams said. "What the Republican regime is upset about is that democracy has been working." Trump criticized Abrams as far back as 2018 over her stance on voting, accusing her of wanting "illegal aliens to vote." Abrams "opposed requiring proof of American citizenship at the ballot box," Trump said at the time. Trump has long argued that noncitizen voting, which is illegal, is a widespread problem in U.S. elections. In addition to his executive order, Trump has urged Congress to pass the SAVE Act before the 2026 elections to impose a physical identification requirement on people registering to vote, though it lacks the needed support from Democratic senators to advance in the upper chamber. While the White House has framed Trump's executive order as an effort to bolster election integrity, Abrams and other critics argued it intruded on state authority and would unfairly suppress votes. "The biggest risk for Americans right now is that we see these as piecemeal, and we don’t recognize it’s part of a pattern," Abrams said. "This is step 10 in an authoritarian playbook. You end democracy." JAMES CARVILLE TELLS EX-CNN HOST HE'S WORRIED TRUMP WILL TAMPER WITH 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS Abrams also alleged that the executive order would serve to create a master list of voters, effectively usurping state control over voter registration lists and federalizing elections. "The creation of a database … should terrify all of us," Abrams said. "That is an attempt to do national surveillance." In addition to Abrams' criticisms, roughly two dozen states and voting rights groups filed lawsuits seeking to block the executive order, arguing Trump's directives violated the Constitution by encroaching on states’ authority to administer elections. Fox News Digital reached out to an Abrams representative for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4e6843fb569bd90856679 Flagstaff Event Almanac for April 7 te 2026-04-07T11:12:04.035Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for April 7 Apr 7 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4e66e3fb569bd90856654 Trump's 'final' deadline for Iran to make a deal is just hours away and more top headlines te 2026-04-07T11:11:42.018Z Trump's 'final' deadline for Iran to make a deal is just hours away and more top headlines 1. Trump's 'final' deadline for Iran to make a deal is just hours away 2. Artemis II crew reports 'interesting observation' after Moon flyby 3. Mamdani unveils new 'racial equity plan' and gets brutal wakeup call from Trump's DOJ IN THE HOT SEAT — Dem governor faces heat after new poll exposes how unpopular she has become. Continue reading … FROZEN PERIL — Cause of death revealed for 'Deadliest Catch' deckhand Todd Meadows, 25. 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What's it looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading…   Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn      Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Entertainment (FOX411) Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi Fox News Go Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4e65a3fb569bd9085664b Experts reveal hidden link between poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease risk te 2026-04-07T11:11:22.569Z Experts reveal hidden link between poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease risk There’s a known link between sleep and brain health – but recent research has specifically highlighted the impact of rest on neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in NPJ Dementia found that tau pathology – the buildup of toxic brain proteins that is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s – is also linked to hyperactive brain activity and poor sleep. This could be a reason why people with Alzheimer’s often struggle with sleep before memory loss begins, according to researchers at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. SLEEPING 11 MINUTES LONGER EACH NIGHT SHOWS SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFIT, STUDY FINDS In a press release, the scientists revealed how tau "hijacks" the brain’s energy supply, which leads to a "state of overactive excitability that prevents restorative rest." Using female mouse models, the study authors measured time spent in sleep stages. At six months, the mice with tau pathology spent more time awake and less time in NREM sleep (non-rapid eye movement), which is the calm and restorative first phase of a sleep cycle. By nine months, the results showed even less REM sleep, pointing toward a progressive decline. Tau changes how the brain uses glucose to stimulate brain activity, the researchers concluded. POPULAR DIET TIED TO LOWER DEMENTIA RISK FOR SOME GROUPS, STUDY REVEALS "It’s like a petulant toddler who just won’t calm down and go to sleep," principal investigator Shannon Macauley, PhD, associate professor of physiology, commented in a statement. "The brain is hijacking all your glucose to make glutamate (a chemical neurotransmitter) over and over again, keeping the system awake and preventing it from reaching the deep, restorative stages of sleep necessary for recovery and memory formation," she added. This leads to a vicious cycle, as the disease causes sleep disruption, and sleep disruption then worsens the disease, according to the researchers. The study did have some limitations, the researchers acknowledged. It identifies associations between tau pathology, brain activity and poor sleep, but does not establish a clear causal relationship. It is also unclear whether these findings apply to human populations. ONE TYPE OF OLIVE OIL HAS A SURPRISING EFFECT ON BRAINPOWER DURING AGING Dr. Wendy Troxel, a Utah-based licensed clinical psychologist and senior behavioral scientist at RAND, commented on the Alzheimer's-sleep connection in an interview with Fox News Digital. "We know that sleep is critical for our cognitive health and our ability to age well," she said. "And research shows that short sleep duration, fragmented sleep and irregular sleep schedules can increase the risk of dementia." Other lab studies have shown that deep sleep activates the glymphatic system, which is responsible for flushing out toxins that accumulate in the brain, according to Troxel. This includes tau and amyloid beta, the neurotoxins associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "If you sacrifice sleep, you're not just sacrificing this passive state – you're actually sacrificing this critical brain-flushing mechanism, because the glymphatic system predominantly works while asleep," the expert said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "So, it's really important to protect sleep for your cognitive health, for your cardiovascular health, for your mental health and overall well-being." In her own clinical psychology practice, Troxel said she has patients who experience insufficient or low-quality sleep due to stress. "If we're constantly thinking about, ‘Oh my gosh, if I don't get enough sleep, I'm going to develop Alzheimer's disease,’ that's not going to serve you well," she said. "We do have to recognize the risks, but also recognize that sleep is imperfect." The sleep expert encourages aiming for progress instead of perfection. "If we invade our brains with these worries about the consequences of not sleeping well, that's going to increase pressure and anxiety, and contribute to more restless nights," Troxel cautioned. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Sometimes, we have to just throw our hands up, practice the good behaviors that are going to set the conditions for a good night of sleep, and not obsess about it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4e6463fb569bd90856642 GORDON CHANG: A lot of our anti-American protests are made in China te 2026-04-07T11:11:02.903Z GORDON CHANG: A lot of our anti-American protests are made in China "No Kings" and other protests are sweeping America this year. On May 1, communists and other leftists are planning to try and shut the country down with "general strikes." "Recent reporting indicates that these protests are neither spontaneous nor decentralized," wrote Sen. Josh Hawley to then-U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in February, seeking an investigation into "radical left-wing organizations and individuals funding anti-ICE protests—including those with possible ties to the Chinese Communist Party." At the center of Chinese funding is Neville Roy Singham, an American tech billionaire living in Shanghai, who is implementing Xi Jinping’s euphemistically stated goal of "telling China’s story well." Singham, an avowed communist, operates an "international Revolutionary Front" of about 2,000 groups. Fox News Digital has identified at least 200 organizations inside his network "that directly work on propaganda that parrots the anti-American messaging of the Chinese Communist Party." These messages are produced in "digital shops from New York City to Los Angeles." SHANGHAI SABOTAGE: INSIDE SINGHAM'S SECRET STRATEGY TO DEMONIZE AMERICA Los Angeles is of special interest because of the series of violent leftist protests there, including an anti-ICE one in late March at the Roybal Federal Building. "Some may dismiss the No Kings protests as unfocused therapy sessions for radical activists and the leftist billionaire-backed professional protest industry," Kerry Gershaneck, author of "Political Warfare: Strategies for Combating China’s Plan to ‘Win Without Fighting,’" told me. "But Singham and the Communist Party’s United Front Work Department have much more insidious goals. Ultimately, they seek the destruction of the U.S. and our belief system through psychological warfare, disinformation, cognitive attacks … all designed to shred our national identity and cohesion." Singham has the resources to do all that. Fox News Digital reported that there were 223 transactions, from 2017 through last year, that transferred $591 million around countries on five continents. This "Singham network" consists of "five concentric rings of an ideological pipeline that spreads pro-China propaganda." There are 11 nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that are the core of the network with about $401 million flowing from Singham to these groups. REVOLUTIONARY TOURISM: INSIDE THE $600M MARRIAGE OF DARK MONEY AND FAR-LEFT AGITPROP The core group includes Code Pink: Women for Peace, co-founded by Jodie Evans, Singham’s wife. Singham, who denies working with the Chinese regime, nonetheless operates openly in China, something he could not do unless he was coordinating his high-profile efforts with the United Front Work Department (UFWD), the part of the ruling organization that interfaces with foreign organizations and individuals. The UFWD subverts foreign countries and is thought to function as an intelligence service, especially when it operates with the intelligence operations of the People’s Liberation Army, another Party organ, and the Chinese central government. "Communist China’s primary means of defeating America is political warfare," Gershaneck said to me in 2023. CHINA'S AMERICAN MAO: INSIDE SINGHAM’S BLUEPRINT TO ‘WAGE WAR' FOR A 'NEW WORLD ORDER' That political warfare involves support for protests. As Charles Burton, a former Canadian diplomat in Beijing and author of "The Beaver and the Dragon: How China Out-Maneuvered Canada’s Diplomacy, Security, and Sovereignty," told me, "Some of the most organized and militant elements in recent high-profile, anti-U.S. protests have documented financial and operational ties to Chinese influence networks." "China controls the most expansive, heavily resourced, and sophisticated propaganda capabilities available to any regime in history," Gershaneck notes. "Heavily resourced" is no exaggeration. As Burton wrote to me late last month, "The budget and resources devoted to the United Front Work Department’s operations abroad is estimated to exceed by a least double the total budget of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs." The CCP has identified the U.S. as its enemy. People’s Daily, the Party’s main propaganda organ, carried a landmark editorial declaring a "people’s war" on America in May 2019. That war has been fought in insidious ways. The UFWD has bolstered the demonstrations this year—and so were the fast-spreading protests following the death of George Floyd in May 2020. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION That year, Beijing used the now-closed Houston consulate to provide logistical and financial support to violent protesters in America. Radio Free Asia reported that a People’s Liberation Army intelligence unit, working out of that facility, used big data to identify Americans likely to participate in Black Lives Matter and Antifa protests and then sent them videos on how to "incite" riots. China’s incitement of violence was even out in the open. On October 18, 2020, Chen Weihua, China Daily’s European bureau chief, posted this on what was then called Twitter: "Hope there will be more petrol bomb throwing mobs in protests in the U.S." Moreover, in late January 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the International Falls Port of Entry in Minnesota seized 900,000 counterfeit $1 bills, printed in China. Nobody in China’s near-total surveillance state could counterfeit American currency without the knowledge of authorities, so this counterfeiting operation had Beijing’s blessing. We do not know the motive, but it could not have been profit: No one produces $1 bills for that purpose. Now, the Chinese regime has help funding propaganda and protests in America. After all, it has Singham’s cash and world-spanning network. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM GORDON CHANG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4e6333fb569bd90856639 Canada hate bill could be ‘weaponized’ against people of faith, Conservative lawmaker warns te 2026-04-07T11:10:43.128Z Canada hate bill could be ‘weaponized’ against people of faith, Conservative lawmaker warns A Canadian hate speech bill is drawing backlash from critics who warn it could chill religious speech and expose some people to prosecution for quoting the Bible. Bill C-9, the "Combatting Hate Act," introduced by Canadian Liberal Justice Minister Sean Fraser, passed the House of Commons on March 25 and now heads to the Senate. The measure would expand Canada’s hate speech laws, create a new hate-crime offense and add penalties for intimidating or blocking people from accessing houses of worship, cultural spaces, schools, senior residences and cemeteries. The sharpest criticism of the bill focuses on its repeal of a long-standing defense for religious speech in some criminal hate speech cases. Christian and Muslim groups say the change could chill sermons, religious debate and other faith-based expression, while the Liberal government and some Jewish advocacy groups say the bill is aimed at combating antisemitism, not criminalizing religion. IRISH COMEDIAN SAYS UK PM STARMER HIDES FROM CULTURE WARS AS 'ORDINARY PEOPLE' FIGHT DAILY BATTLES Andrew Lawton, a Canadian Conservative member of Parliament who opposes the bill, said the legislation could leave faith communities vulnerable to prosecution for sharing their beliefs or quoting Scripture. "Bill C-9 makes it easier for people of faith and others to be criminally charged because of views that other people take offense to," he told Fox News Digital. "The bill weakens protections for freedom of expression and freedom of religion, especially with the removal of the longstanding religious defense, which has stipulated that religious beliefs and religious texts expressed in good faith cannot be seen as 'hateful.'" Lawton said the bill’s safeguards are not enough, warning that Liberal officials have already signaled that people could be prosecuted for quoting certain passages from the Bible. "It’s not for government to decide which religious beliefs are legitimate or not," he added. "People of faith can and should debate this. But it’s incredibly concerning when a Liberal cabinet minister says that certain verses of Scripture are so inherently hateful that prosecutors should be able to press charges against those who quote them." DOJ SIGNALS CRACKDOWN ON SYNAGOGUE PROTESTERS USING ABORTION CLINIC STATUTE During a House justice committee hearing last October, Liberal Party MP Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, suggested certain passages from the Bible were inherently hateful toward homosexuals, and questioned the Criminal Code's initial carve out for religious statements made in "good faith." "In Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Romans, there are passages with clear hatred towards, for example, homosexuals," Miller said, according to the hearing transcript. "I don't understand how the concept of good faith could be invoked if someone were literally invoking a passage from, in this case, the Bible, though there are other religious texts that say the same thing. How do we somehow constitute this as being said in good faith? Clearly, there are situations in these texts where statements are hateful. They should not be used to invoke ... or be a defense." In December, Liberal MPs on the House Justice Committee backed a Bloc Québécois proposal to remove the religious defense, the CBC reported. RFK JR TELLS ROGAN UK WENT FROM HOME OF MAGNA CARTA TO DICTATORSHIP FOR SPEECH CRACKDOWN The bill would also create a new offense for willfully promoting hatred by displaying certain terrorist-linked or Nazi symbols in public. It separately creates a hate-crime offense for committing a federal crime when it is motivated by hatred based on factors such as race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. At the same time, the bill says speech does not incite or promote hatred solely because it "discredits, humiliates, hurts or offends." It also clarifies that the law does not ban statements on matters of public interest, including religious statements made in discussion, publication or debate, so long as they do not willfully promote hatred. Lawton said he is concerned about how "bad actors" will "weaponize" the hate-crime legislation in an attempt to "silence opposing voices." "The bill simply shouldn’t pass," he told Fox News Digital. "My colleagues and I tried to minimize the harms of the bill as best as we could. We were able to make some improvements by amendment in the committee stage, but many of the key concerns still remain. We tried to put in strong language affirming that good faith religious beliefs could not be classified as hateful but the Liberals rejected these amendments." AUSTRALIA VOWS TO STRENGTHEN HATE SPEECH LAWS, GUN CONTROL IN WAKE OF BONDI BEACH ATTACK Justice Minister Sean Fraser denied the bill would threaten religious freedom in Canada. "Canada’s commitment to freedom of religion is unwavering. Freedom of religion is a fundamental guarantee under section 2(a) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Nothing in this amendment changes that," Fraser said in a statement released on Dec. 9. "Canadians will always be able to pray, preach, teach, interpret scripture, and express religious belief in good faith, without fear of criminal sanction." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fraser did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. According to data released by Canada's government in March, police-reported hate crimes have risen for six years in a row and are up 169% since 2018. Canada, Scotland, Australia and the European Union have all moved in recent years to strengthen hate-crime or hate-speech legislation. In Malta, a Christian man faced jail time after being prosecuted for publicly sharing his testimony of leaving homosexuality. He was found not guilty in March, after a three-year legal battle. Vice President JD Vance and the State Department have also increasingly criticized censorship and attacks on free speech in Europe. 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(NASDAQ: AIXC) ("AIxC" or the "Company"), a technology company focused on infrastructure for the emerging Embodied AI (EAI) and on-chain asset ecosystem, today shared a weekly business update from Co-CEO… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4df2b3fb569bd9085649f Yale athletics allegedly pushed administrator to retire to open a job for deputy’s alleged romantic partner te 2026-04-07T10:40:43.764Z Yale athletics allegedly pushed administrator to retire to open a job for deputy’s alleged romantic partner EXCLUSIVE: Two of Yale's top athletic officials bought a house together a year before one of them was hired by the university, a deed obtained by Fox News Digital shows. Former colleagues have alleged the two officials are in a romantic relationship, and alleged that a former administrator was pushed to retire to vacate a position for one of the partners. Yale's Executive Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer of Athletics Ann-Marie Guglieri and Deputy Director of Athletics Mary Berdo, who are the second and third top-ranked positions at the athletic department under Athletic Director Victoria Chun, purchased a house together in Milford, Connecticut, in June 2018, the deed shows. Berdo was then hired by the university in April of 2019. Chun, Guglieri and Berdo previously worked together at Colgate University’s athletic department. Yale’s then-president appointed Chun as athletics director in February 2018, and she joined Yale in July 2018. Guglieri started that same month. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Two former employees of the Yale athletics department have alleged that Guglieri and Berdo are in a romantic relationship. Additional former employees have alleged a former administrator was pressured to accept a voluntary retirement package, which then created an opening for Berdo. Guglieri and Berdo’s relationship does not appear to violate Yale’s workplace policies, which state: "Staff are expected to avoid romantic or sexual relationships with employees and trainees for whom they have or might reasonably expect to have supervisory or reporting responsibilities." A Yale athletics organization chart obtained by Fox News Digital, created some time after 2019, shows that Berdo and Guglieri do not have a reporting or supervisory relationship with each other. Instead, both report directly to Chun. Although the relationship does not violate Yale policy, one former Yale coach opined that it is "totally unprofessional" that two people with leadership roles in the Athletics Department "are in a relationship with each other." The former coach told Fox News Digital, on the condition of anonymity, that it was "well-known" in the department that Guglieri and Berdo were "a couple," even though "they didn’t make it obvious." He said they "came as a packaged deal." A former Yale athletic administrator told Fox News Digital under the condition of anonymity that the relationship was "widely known" in the athletic department. Two former employees said the athletics department could not increase its headcount to hire Berdo at the same time it hired Guglieri. But Fox News Digital learned that a former athletics department administrator reluctantly accepted a voluntary retirement package, and then Berdo was hired shortly thereafter.  The former senior associate athletic director was allegedly given "no choice" but to accept the voluntary retirement package in the fall of 2018, creating a vacancy in the department’s front office prior to Berdo’s hiring, according to a former Yale Athletics employee with firsthand knowledge of the situation. "A senior associate athletic director was called in in October of 2018 and was pressured to accept a retirement package, and this person had no choice but to take this retirement package and give 90-day notice, and just after the 90-day notice, Mary Berdo was hired," the former employee said. Former Yale men’s hockey head coach Keith Allain told Fox News Digital that the former employee’s recollection of the pressured retirement and eventual hiring of Berdo is consistent with what he had been told by individuals within the athletics department. Allain declined further comment. Sources with whom Fox News Digital spoke did not claim that Guglieri participated in the selection process for Berdo. But one said there was "a huge question mark surrounding the convenient hiring of Mary Berdo, also from Colgate," and whether the process was completely objective. While Yale declined to comment "on individual personnel matters," a spokesman for the university president’s office told Fox News Digital: "We can confirm that Yale has a robust set of personnel and disclosure policies that it followed." Before she joined Yale, Berdo was the senior associate athletic director at Colgate University and a member of the department’s executive senior staff. She previously worked at the NCAA national headquarters and as assistant director of events and championships at the University of Michigan. She played basketball for the University of Iowa. "Vicky was only able to bring one director, Ann-Marie, with her at the start of her Yale tenure," another former Yale Athletics employee told Fox News Digital on the condition of anonymity. The employee said he had left Yale by the time Berdo was hired but questioned whether the process may have involved "preferential treatment," as "Mary’s hire seemed to be predetermined a year in advance." YALE ATHLETICS SAGA TAKES NEW TWIST AS EMAILS SHOW LEGAL CONFRONTATION WITH EX-COACH'S LAWYER Fox News Digital has reached out Guglieri and Berdo via their university email addresses, and to an email address believed to belong to Chun, but has not received a response. Fox News Digital has verified the identity of the former employees who spoke on the condition of anonymity and that they worked at Yale in the provided timeframes. Other sources contacted by Fox News Digital did not dispute or contradict any of the above allegations. A letter signed by Allain addressed to Yale President Maurie McInnis alleged that Chun has created a "toxic environment" for the university's sports teams. Fox News Digital published the letter last Monday after confirming with Allain that he sent the letter to McInnis via email in October, shortly after his retirement. "I am writing to you at the urging of several head coaches in our Athletic Department. They told me that you were soliciting feedback from a few coaches regarding extending the contract of our athletic director, and are concerned, that with the culture of fear that permeates the athletic department, you will not receive candid feedback," the letter began. The letter later wrote, "Vicky’s singular talent is self promotion and has created a toxic environment within the department where she is insulated by a cadre of administrators whose main task seems to be silencing any dissent," the letter continued. Newman’s lawyer did not allege that either Chun or Guglieri were responsible for making the recording. The letter — sent approximately four years after Newsman’s departure from the university in 2021 — requested a "settlement dialogue, including both financial and non-financial terms." Newman has not taken legal action against Yale or any representatives of Yale, and Fox News Digital does not know whether the parties have settled their dispute. As part of the letter exchange, a former deputy general counsel for Yale confirmed to Granovsky: "A former employee recorded a portion of a meeting with your client, without the university's knowledge." The attorney for Yale denied various other allegations made by Granovsky. A subsequent letter indicates that Yale later provided a copy of an audio file to Granovsky on October 28, 2025. Granovsky responded on November 17 with questions about the recording and noted that Yale’s policy prohibits "surreptitious" recordings. The current version of Yale’s recording policy, which took effect in 2024, states: "Except as authorized by University personnel, participants in meetings in the course of employment or curricular or extracurricular activities may not record such meetings without the permission of all participants." Fox News Digital cannot confirm if any additional letters were exchanged between Newman’s attorneys and representatives of Yale. A source provided copies of the letter and email exchange between Granovsky and Yale to Fox News Digital, and Newman confirmed their authenticity. 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/69d4dab53fb569bd90856369 DR MARC SIEGEL: Bleeding, alone and hunted -- a downed colonel’s miracle survival te 2026-04-07T10:21:41.887Z DR MARC SIEGEL: Bleeding, alone and hunted -- a downed colonel’s miracle survival How does someone — even a military hero with prodigious physical prowess and training — manage to survive approximately 36 to 48 hours in the mountainous terrain of southwestern Iran, likely without food and with little water? How does such a person live with the high chance of having sustained leg fractures or other lower-extremity injuries from being ejected from a plane traveling at high velocity? And how do Navy SEALs, Air Force Special Operations, Army Special Operations Aviation, search and rescue, and combat medics, flanked by 150 aircraft, possibly find him? As CIA Director John Ratcliffe said, it is like finding "a grain of sand in the desert." The answer is a combination of great skill on the part of the rescuers, God’s presence, the airman’s deep faith, and the body’s survival mechanism, known as the "fight-or-flight" response. ‘GOD IS GOOD’: INSIDE THE HIGH-RISK US MISSION TO SAVE A WOUNDED AIRMAN SHOT DOWN IN IRAN In the end, SEAL Team Six commandos extracted the officer, and he was taken first to a U.S. military medical facility in Kuwait, where he will receive high-level care, including wound management, hydration, nourishment and any orthopedic interventions needed. He will no doubt recover — a clear-cut medical miracle. This weapon systems officer, an Air Force colonel with survival and evasion training, reportedly climbed 7,000 feet up a ridge and remained hidden there for nearly 48 hours in a mountain crevice. President Trump, during a press briefing on Monday, said that the airman "scaled cliff faces, bleeding rather profusely, treated his own wounds." TRUMP CALLS RESCUE OF DOWNED AIR FORCE PILOT AN 'EASTER MIRACLE' During his time on the mountain, he could have used bandages and tourniquets to help stop the flow of blood, but he would also have soon needed water to replace the lost fluids. He is reportedly a man of deep spiritual faith, which clearly helped him to survive, and when he finally made radio contact, he sent the message, "God is good." He was spotted by the CIA with a camera from 40 miles away. According to the president, "They kept the camera on him for 45 minutes. He wasn't moving. And they said, ‘You know, probably wrong, but we're seeing something moving.’  This is a vast mountain, vast, thick with bushes, trees. ‘We see something moving 40 miles away.’ It was the head of a human being," the president shared. "’I'm telling you, it's moving.’ And then all of a sudden, 45 minutes later, he moved a lot, stood up, and they said, 'We have him.’" As Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said at the press conference with President Trump, "in that moment of isolation and danger, his faith and fighting spirit shone through." INSIDE THE DARING RESCUE OF AIRMAN BEHIND ENEMY LINES: HOW CIA ASSISTED WITH 'DECEPTION CAMPAIGN' It is unclear whether the downed airman received help from local residents who are opposed to the Iranian regime or if he toughed it out on his own, but either way, his survival constitutes a faith-driven medical miracle. The way human physiology responds to threat clearly played an essential role. At a time like this, the body kicks into fight-or-flight mode, also known as an acute stress response, with an outpouring of stress hormones — epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol. Here’s what happens: The heart rate, blood pressure and rate of breathing increase. There is a release of energy as the body shunts blood toward the muscles and away from the skin. The person feels increased alertness, and all the senses are heightened, which creates a survival advantage. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Though a person can go several days without food, water is essential for organ function, and dehydration can quickly lead to organ failure, especially in the presence of ongoing bleeding. It is unknown how much water the downed colonel had, but it was unlikely to be sufficient for someone with substantial injuries. Survival under these circumstances is clearly a medical miracle. The team that rescued him are angels sent by God. As further details are released in the coming days, they will provide the exact narrative by which God, great military prowess and personal fortitude all came together. Clearly, the colonel’s spirit to survive overcame both the enormous physical challenges and the looming danger he faced inside Iran. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DR MARC SIEGEL Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4daa23fb569bd90856360 Video shows teens take over Chicago streets as mayor warns of ‘trends’ that can turn ‘deadly’ te 2026-04-07T10:21:22.372Z Video shows teens take over Chicago streets as mayor warns of ‘trends’ that can turn ‘deadly’ Hundreds of young people filled the streets and sidewalks in Chicago last week in what Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling "teen trends" that he warned can turn deadly. Video, obtained by Fox News from ChitownCrimeChasers, showed the teens filling streets and sidewalks on March 30, clustering around parked vehicles and moving through intersections. Other footage from that night captured different individuals dancing and socializing in the city's streets, while other moments showed people climbing on cars and brief altercations within the crowd. In Hyde Park, residents say the March 30 takeover lasted for hours late into the night. TEEN MOBS SWARM DOWNTOWN IN CHAOTIC TAKEOVER—FIGHTS ERUPT, CARS TARGETED BEFORE CURFEW CRACKDOWN HITS One resident, Jason Hale, said his car was among roughly 30 affected by crowds in Chicago that night. "Yeah, it’s bad. The hood is messed up, terrible. A thousand worth of damage, dents everywhere, footprints everywhere," Hale told FOX 32 Chicago. Video shows groups of teens standing and moving on top of parked vehicles as crowds formed around them. GOT A TIP? Chicago police confirmed to the local outlet that three curfew violations were issued in connection with the gathering. A 16-year-old girl was also charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct. City officials and police have described these gatherings, which are often organized through social media, as part of a broader, growing trend across Chicago. FOLLOW US ON X Recent events have drawn large crowds to neighborhoods including downtown and Hyde Park, with activity ranging from social gatherings to more chaotic crowd movement. Johnson released a public service announcement telling parents to not let their kids attend the increasingly popular "teen trends across the city." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "We're currently tracking five. That's right. Five teen trends across the city this weekend," the mayor said in an April 3 message. "I'm calling on all parents. Check in with your children. See where they plan to be this weekend. Please, do not allow your child to attend any of these trends this weekend." "They're unsafe, and they can turn deadly. Our police officers will be out enforcing the city's 10 p.m. curfew," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Some residents say the repeated gatherings are raising concerns about safety and quality of life. Hale said the incident has prompted him to reconsider staying in the city. "Your kids should not be out here… I had parents who guided me," he said. "And these parents, they just let them run rampant." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4da8e3fb569bd90856357 Student 'accidentally' finds 'extremely rare' Crusader-era sword after chasing off suspected thieves te 2026-04-07T10:21:02.700Z Student 'accidentally' finds 'extremely rare' Crusader-era sword after chasing off suspected thieves A student in Israel recently made a chance discovery tied to one of history's most violent eras: the Crusades. The University of Haifa recently said in a release that one of its students "accidentally" discovered a Crusader-era sword off the coast of Dor, an ancient port in northern Israel. The sword, which dates to the 12th century, measures over three feet long. LOOTERS' ARREST UNCOVERS 2,000-YEAR-OLD WORKSHOP NEAR JERUSALEM BIBLICAL PILGRIMAGE PATH University of Haifa student Shlomi Katzin was swimming near Dor when he "noticed a group of divers with metal detectors," per the translated release. Katzin, who studies maritime civilizations, suspected the group were antiquities thieves. "Shlomi managed to drive them away from the area, and later during his swim, he spotted the sword protruding from the seabed and acted quickly," the release said. TOURISTS WALK PILGRIMAGE ROAD FROM JESUS' ERA FOR FIRST TIME IN 2,000 YEARS: 'DEEPLY SIGNIFICANT' "He informed Prof. Debbie Cvikel from the Department of Maritime Civilizations at the University of Haifa, who contacted the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA)." Once the IAA approved the sword's removal, it was sent to Elisha Medical Center for a CT scan.  Pictures of the artifact show it was heavily encrusted with shells over the centuries, though it still retains the unmistakable shape of a sword. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Debbie Cvikel, a professor at the University of Haifa, called the artifact an "extremely rare find that sheds light on the Crusader presence along the country’s coastline." She added, "Only a handful of similar swords from the Crusader period are known in the Land of Israel, and this discovery greatly contributes to our understanding of the use of maritime anchorages and the lives of warriors during this time," according to the release. Eyal Berkowitz, imaging sciences expert at the University of Haifa, noted that his team's imaging techniques were non-invasive and kept the artifact intact. "Using CT, we were able to see what the human eye cannot — the internal structure of the sword and its precise physical condition — all through a non-invasive examination that preserved the integrity of this rare artifact for future generations," he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Researchers said the sword also carried symbolic significance. In the release, Sarah Lantus from the Department of Maritime Civilizations at the University of Haifa noted that swords were symbols of "knights and chivalry, as well as of the Christian faith." "It was also one of the most common weapons used by Crusader knights, and their lives depended on them," said Lantus.  "Swords were valuable objects — and therefore were carefully maintained and preserved." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The Crusades were a series of wars between Christian and Muslim forces between the 11th and 13th centuries. They began when Pope Urban II called to reclaim the Holy Land in 1095, with the First Crusade resulting in the siege of Jerusalem in 1099. The discovery is the latest in a string of notable archaeological finds in the region. In March, archaeologists announced that they had found a 2,100-year-old sling bullet with a sarcastic message aimed at enemy forces. Also, last month, officials announced the discovery of a mysterious Christian artifact near the Sea of Galilee, not far from Jesus' ministry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4da7b3fb569bd9085634e Ilhan Omar calls Trump an 'unhinged lunatic,' urges booting him out of office te 2026-04-07T10:20:43.013Z Ilhan Omar calls Trump an 'unhinged lunatic,' urges booting him out of office Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., called President Donald Trump an "unhinged lunatic" in a Monday post on X, advocating for him to be ousted from office. "This is not ok. Invoke the 25th amendment. Impeach. Remove. This unhinged lunatic must be removed from office," she asserted. The left-wing lawmaker made the comments while sharing a screenshot of the president's controversial Easter Sunday Truth Social post threatening attacks against Iranian power plants and bridges. TRUMP WARNS IRAN HE MAY STRIKE ‘EVERY POWER PLANT’ AS DEADLINE TO REOPEN HORMUZ NEARS "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F[---]in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," Trump wrote in the post, referring to the Strait of Hormuz.  Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., warned in a Monday post on X, "Threatening to target power plants and other non-military targets is not strength. If those words become orders to destroy civilian infrastructure with no valid military purpose, it’s hard to see how they would not violate the laws of armed conflict. America leads best with strength, discipline, and professionalism. Illegal orders to make civilians suffer would be a black mark on our military and our country." MARK KELLY PRESSED ON WHETHER HE WOULD REFUSE ORDERS IF HE WAS STILL IN UNIFORM Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., declared in a Sunday post on X, "President Trump's profanity-laden Easter threat to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure—power plants and bridges—are the words of a frustrated and immoral madman. Many experts agree that such attacks would be war crimes under international law. To our military leaders, remember this: You are legally required to refuse orders to commit war crimes." Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., characterized Trump's comments as "the ravings of a dangerous and mentally unbalanced individual," asserting in a Sunday post on X, "Congress has got to act NOW. End this war." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment early Tuesday morning. ‘GOD IS GOOD’: INSIDE THE HIGH-RISK US MISSION TO SAVE A WOUNDED AIRMAN SHOT DOWN IN IRAN During remarks on Monday, Trump indicated the U.S. has "a plan … where every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o'clock tomorrow night, where every power plant in Iran will be out of business, burning, exploding, and never to be used again, I mean complete demolition by 12 o'clock." "We don't want that to happen," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4cb073fb569bd9085603f U.S. Trade Deficit Widens In February But Remains Below 12-Month Average te 2026-04-07T09:14:47.806Z U.S. Trade Deficit Widens In February But Remains Below 12-Month Average By Ethan Faverino | The Joint Economic Committee released its analysis of the latest Monthly Trade Update, drawing on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, Treasury Department, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. recorded a total trade deficit of $57.35 billion in February 2026, an increase of $2.67 billion from January but 11% below the 12-month average. The goods trade deficit stood at $84.60 billion in February, up $2.47 billion from the previous month and 8% below the 12-month average. Meanwhile, the services trade surplus narrowed slightly to $27.26 billion, down $204 million from January and 1% below the 12-month average. Over the 12 months through February 2026, the cumulative U.S. trade deficit totaled $775.60 billion. This included a goods trade deficit of $1.11 trillion, partially offset by a services trade surplus of $329.60 billion. Largest Goods Trade Deficits and Surpluses During the 12 months, the United States recorded its largest goods trade deficit with Mexico ($194.61 billion, representing 17.76% of the total goods deficit), Vietnam ($187.93 billion, 17.15%), and China ($172.90 billion, 15.78%). The largest goods trade surpluses were with the Netherlands ($65.56 billion), the United Kingdom ($42.57 billion), and Hong Kong ($36.16 billion). Key Export and Import Categories The top exported goods by value over the 12 months were civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts; pharmaceutical preparations; and non-monetary gold. These categories together accounted for 17.14% of total U.S. goods exports. On the import side, the leading categories were pharmaceutical preparations, computers, and passenger cars, which together made up 20.25% of the value of all imported goods. February Trade Flows Total exports in February reached $314.79 billion, up $12.56 billion from January and 8% above the 12-month average. Goods exports rose to $206.92 billion, while services exports increased to $107.87 billion. Total imports climbed to $372.14 billion, up $15.23 billion from January and 5% above the 12-month average. Goods imports totaled $291.52 billion, and services imports reached $80.61 billion. 12-month Overview Over the full 12-month period through February 2026: Total exports amounted to $3.49 trillion ($2.25 trillion in goods and $1.25 trillion in services) Total imports reached $4.27 trillion ($3.35 trillion in goods and $917.14 billion in services) The U.S. exported the most to Mexico ($343.77 billion), Canada ($327.91 billion), and the United Kingdom ($105.71 billion), which together represented 34.89% of total exports. Imports were highest from Mexico ($538.38 billion), Canada ($367.20 billion), and China ($275.12 billion), accounting for 35.52% of total imports. Major export port districts included New York City, NY ($268.93 billion), Houston-Galveston, TX ($242.43 billion), and Laredo, TX ($166.74 billion). On the other side, the leading ports were Los Angeles, CA ($369.30 billion), Chicago, IL ($352.76 billion), and New York City, NY ($319.81 billion). Import Duties and Tariff Rates In February 2026, the U.S. collected $21.24 billion in import duties, 13.25% below the 12-month average. Over the 12 months, total calculated duties reached $293.80 billion. The average applied duty rate in February was 8.48%, 0.56 percentage points lower than the 12-month average. The top categories by duty revenue were passenger cars ($28.62 billion at 16.54%); other parts and accessories of vehicles ($19.12 billion at 14.21%); and electric apparatus ($15.11 billion at 15.09%). The leading countries of origin by calculated duty revenue were China ($94.80 billion at an average rate of 35.99%), Mexico ($22.93 billion at 4.28%), and Vietnam ($20.84 billion at 10.06%). Terms of Trade and Currency Movements The U.S. dollar weakened against several major currencies over the period: down 5.8% against the Chinese yuan, 12% against the euro, 6.4% against the British pound, and 16.1% against the Mexican peso. However, it strengthened 3.6% against the Japanese yen. Export prices rose 3.54% year-over-year (2.22% for agricultural exports and 3.76% for non-agricultural). Import prices increased 7.44% overall, with fuel imports falling 10.53% while non-fuel imports rose 8.64%. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post U.S. Trade Deficit Widens In February But Remains Below 12-Month Average first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4caf23fb569bd90856036 Maricopa County Highlights Expanded Mail-In Ballot Options Ahead Of 2026 Election te 2026-04-07T09:14:26.614Z Maricopa County Highlights Expanded Mail-In Ballot Options Ahead Of 2026 Election By Matthew Holloway | Maricopa County officials are highlighting updated options for voters who receive ballots by mail as part of preparations for the 2026 election cycle. In a recent post on X, the county directed voters to information outlining “more options for voters who receive their ballot in the mail,” including guidance on how and where to return ballots. New in 2026: More options for voters who receive their ballot in the mail. Watch the full video with @maricopavote to learn more https://t.co/UByzFt1wM5 pic.twitter.com/awBLz4LRyq — Maricopa County (@maricopacounty) April 3, 2026 Arizona is a predominantly a vote-by-mail state, with the majority of voters participating through the Active Early Voting List (AEVL), which automatically sends ballots to registered voters ahead of elections. According to the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office, early voting typically begins 27 days before an election. A new state law taking effect in 2026 provides additional options for voters returning early ballots, including expanded in-person verification and tabulation procedures. According to Maricopa County election officials in a recent video update, voters who bring a sealed early ballot in the required affidavit envelope to a Vote Center prior to Election Day may check in and provide identification, allowing the ballot to be processed without signature verification at the county’s central tabulation facility. On Election Day, voters may also bring their early ballot to a Vote Center, check in, present identification, and have the ballot tabulated on-site using equipment designated for early ballots. County officials noted these tabulators are distinct from those used for ballots issued and cast in person on Election Day. Ballots tabulated at Vote Centers are included in Election Night results. Voters may continue to return early ballots by mail or by depositing them in authorized drop boxes. Under Arizona law, early ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. Maricopa County elections are administered jointly by the Board of Supervisors and the Recorder’s Office, which oversees voter registration and early voting. Ongoing disputes between the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and the Recorder’s Office over election administration responsibilities have resulted in litigation and disagreements regarding control over certain election functions since Recorder Justin Heap took office in January 2025. Maricopa County Supervisor Debbie Lesko also addressed election administration in recent statements, emphasizing coordination between county offices responsible for conducting elections. Speaking to KTAR News’ The Mike Broomhead Show on March 6, Lesko said, “We need to work together to run smooth elections, and what has transpired is frustrating, but we’re working it out between the Recorder’s Office and the Board of Supervisors.” In a March ruling, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge denied a request from the Board of Supervisors to introduce testimony compelled from Heap, finding the board’s actions fell outside proper legal procedures and could interfere with ongoing proceedings. The court also raised concerns about the board’s use of subpoenas and attempts to introduce evidence obtained outside the judicial process, while the broader legal dispute between the two offices remains unresolved. Supervisor Mark Stewart, however, expressed optimism at the time, saying that the parties were nearing a resolution following the Court’s ruling.  “Regardless of the back-and-forth or expressed frustrations from the Recorder’s office and the Board Chair, we are making progress and working together. It may not be perfect, but it is happening,” Stewart said. County officials have continued to provide voter education materials and updates as part of ongoing preparations for the 2026 election cycle. 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 Maricopa County Highlights Expanded Mail-In Ballot Options Ahead Of 2026 Election first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4cadd3fb569bd9085602d Arizona Superintendent Reminds Parents: School Choice Funds Can Pay For College te 2026-04-07T09:14:05.313Z Arizona Superintendent Reminds Parents: School Choice Funds Can Pay For College By Staff Reporter | Arizona’s school choice program allows participants to use funds to pay for college, per a reminder from the state’s top elected education official. Tom Horne, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, promoted this usage of Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program funds in an interview with The Center Square last week.  Horne said this option was more than just a benefit to families. The superintendent made the case that higher education directly correlated to strengthening Arizona’s economy. “We want kids to go to college,” said Horne. “The percentage of college-educated students in a state has something to do with the success of its economy.” This is not a new allowance. Arizona law has allowed this use of school choice funds since universalization occurred in 2022 under the former governor, Doug Ducey. Arizona was the first state to open school choice to all students.  Over 102,800 students have enrolled in the ESA program for the 2025-2026 school year, as of last week.  Horne is touting the benefits of the ESA program amid attacks from various special interests. The Arizona Department of Education (AZED) is under pressure from a major media outlet, 12News, and anti-school choice organizations over misspending rates within the program.  12News reported that 20 percent of ESA expenditures were improper purchases. AZED reported the misspending rate amounted to less than two percent.  12News argued both figures can be true depending on the context, but Horne argued that was not the case. He said the actual amount of fraudulent purchases out of all misspending was 0.3 percent.  “The people who’ve made these criticisms fundamentally did not understand. To start with, [12News] said there was 20 percent fraud,” said Horne in a KTAR interview last month. “The 20 percent figure was the percentage of purchases under $2,000 to see if they were okay or not. But only 20 percent of that 20 percent were improper. That’s four percent. And the other thing to know is, they’re not all fraud. A lot of times it’s innocent mistakes.” While Horne continues to defend and promote the merits of the ESA program in its present form, both supporters and detractors of the program argue changes need to be made.  Horne’s primary election challenger, Treasurer Kimberly Yee, announced last month that reforms were needed to reduce improper spending, starting with a switch in the reimbursement vendor. Regardless of the outcome of this election, either Horne or Yee may face new challenges from school choice opponents. The benefit to pay for higher education through the school choice program, and universalization as a whole, may be limited later this year pending the outcome of a ballot initiative seeking to place an income cap on eligibility.  Under the initiative, only families earning less than $150,000 a year would qualify to enter the ESA program. That income ceiling would be adjusted annually.  Under that income cap, approximately 15 percent of current ESA students would be removed from the program.  The initiative would also further restrict the list of allowable purchases. All tutors, schools, and service providers would be required to fall under State Board of Education oversight, and pay a fee and register annually with AZED to receive ESA funds.  It would also eliminate the current ability for families to rollover funds. All unspent funds would be recouped and returned to the state. That would, effectively, end ESA students’ ability to set aside funds over the years to pay toward college.  The Arizona Education Association and Save Our Schools Arizona are behind the ballot initiative, “Protect Education Act,” filed last month (this version superseded a previous version, the “Protect Education, Accountability Now Act”). The initiative requires nearly 256,000 signatures to make the ballot. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Superintendent Reminds Parents: School Choice Funds Can Pay For College first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4cac33fb569bd90856006 Dem Senate primary erupts in key state as candidate teams up with radical streamer: 'America deserved 9/11' te 2026-04-07T09:13:39.945Z Dem Senate primary erupts in key state as candidate teams up with radical streamer: 'America deserved 9/11' A Democratic candidate in a crucial Senate battleground showdown is taking plenty of incoming fire from his primary rivals as well as the Republican contender in the race as he prepares to team up on Tuesday with a controversial far-left online streamer. Abdul El-Sayed, the 2018 Michigan Democratic gubernatorial runner-up who is backed by progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders I-Vt., as he seeks his party's 2026 Senate nomination, is scheduled to hold campus rallies at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University with Hasan Piker, as well as with progressive Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania. Piker, a potent progressive influencer, could help boost El-Sayed in a competitive and combustible Democratic Senate nomination race thanks to his millions of younger, progressive social media followers on YouTube, Instagram and X. But the appearance at the campus rallies by Piker — who once said "America deserved 9/11," and who critics argue is antisemitic due to his sharp criticism of the Israeli government and the downplaying of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel — is alarming to many Democrats. BERNIE-BACKED DEMOCRATIC SENATE CANDIDATE IN KEY RACE TAKES INCOMING POLITICAL FIRE El-Sayed's top two rivals for the nomination have blasted his scheduled appearance with Piker, which was announced less than two weeks after a man rammed his truck into a Michigan synagogue, wounding a guard in what authorities said was a targeted act of domestic terrorism against the Jewish community. "It is unacceptable for a candidate wanting to represent all Michiganders to campaign with Hasan Piker, a person who is unapologetic about a career of making hurtful and anti-Semitic comments," Rep. Haley Stevens said in a statement. "With all that's at stake in this election, we should be focused on the challenges Michiganders are facing and how to fight for them." And State Senator Mallory McMorrow, in an interview with the Jewish Insider, called Piker "somebody who says extremely offensive things in order to generate clicks." SANDERS-ENDORSED SENATE CANDIDATE KNOCKED FOR ALLEGED FLIP-FLOP TO 'HAVE IT BOTH WAYS' ON KEY ISSUE "That is not somebody that you should be campaigning with at a moment when there is clearly a lot of pain and trauma across our state," McMorrow added. "You don’t fan the flames and stoke division just to get attention." El-Sayed, Stevens, and McMorrow will face off in an early August primary. It's not just El Sayed's Democratic nomination rivals who are criticizing his decision to team up with Piker. Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and the Anti-Defamation League have charged Piker is antisemitic and Matt Bennett, a leader of the well-known moderate Democratic group the Third Way, slammed El-Sayed as a "disgrace to the Democratic Party."   Former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, who's on a glidepath to the GOP Senate nomination in Michigan for a second straight cycle, told Fox News Digital in a statement, "If you would have told me a few years ago that Democrat frontrunners would campaign with known antisemites, I would've thought you were crazy. But one thing Abdul continues to prove, there's no limit to how far left Democrats will go." WHO IS HASAN PIKER? MEET THE FAR-LEFT STREAMER WHO IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY ONLINE AND DIVIDING DEMOCRATS "From calling to defund the police and make Michigan a sanctuary state, to attempting to abolish private healthcare, and now campaigning with an antisemite who claimed ‘America deserved 9/11,’ one thing that's for certain: Abdul and the Democrats are too radical for Michigan," Rogers argued. In the wake of the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack that incited Israel’s war with Gaza, Piker described Hamas, a terrorist organization, as the "lesser of two evils" in the conflict. Once, when asked if he supported terrorism, Piker answered by saying, "No, I don’t. I don’t support the state of Israel, and I don’t support the state of the United States of America." He also faced backlash for praising the "brave" "mujahideen" who injured Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, who lost an eye in Afghanistan. "What the f--- is wrong with this dude? Didn't he go to war and like literally lose his eye because some mujahideen—a brave f---ing soldier—f---ed his eye hole with their d---?" Piker said. El-Sayed has repeatedly stood his ground in defending his appearances with Piker. The candidate noted that Piker was allowed by Democrats to stream at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. "It's about speaking to a broader audience," El-Sayed said last week in an appearance on Fox News' "America's Newsroom." El-Sayed emphasized that "just because you invite somebody to campaign with you or you're engaging with them does not mean that you agree with them....Every day, 30,000 people and counting tune in to Hassan's stream. A lot of folks who don't watch Fox News, they don't watch CNN, they don't watch MSNBC." The Senate race in Michigan is one of a handful in this year’s midterm elections that will determine if the Republicans hold their 53-47 majority in the chamber. Michigan, where Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is retiring, is one of the National Republican Senatorial Committee’s (NRSC) top targets as they try to not only hold onto their seats, but also possibly expand their majority. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4cab03fb569bd90855ffd LIZ PEEK: Progressive hypocrisy revealed by Cesar Chavez sexual abuse revelations te 2026-04-07T09:13:20.068Z LIZ PEEK: Progressive hypocrisy revealed by Cesar Chavez sexual abuse revelations Jeffrey Epstein is not the only sexual predator who was embraced by Democrats.  Consider the case of farmworkers union leader Cesar Chavez. All over the U.S., civil rights organizations are tearing down statues of Chavez. Celebrations of the late labor leader are being cancelled, and schools that honored him are being renamed. The speed with which progressive groups have tossed the Latino icon overboard is stunning and suggests this: they knew.  DEMS FACE RECKONING AFTER PUTTING DECEASED LABOR LEADER ON PEDESTAL AS SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS EMERGE They knew about the horrific sexual abusesexual abuse of girls as young as 13, reported in recent weeks by the New York Times. They knew that Chavez raped and impregnated a 15-year-old girl, who in later years attempted suicide, and routinely sexually abused other young women. But the left kept silent. Political opportunism trumped protecting women from a sexual predator. The Times report has not led to lengthy investigations or hearings pondering the "allegations." There has been no push-back from Chavez’ family or friends – not even from the United Farm Workers union, which he founded. Indeed, the Times acknowledges, "A handful of Mr. Chavez’s relatives and former U.F.W. leaders have been aware for years about various allegations of sexual misconduct, but there is no evidence that they made efforts to fully investigate the accusations…" The Chavez revelations remind us yet again that Democrats, who pretend to care about women, are profoundly hypocritical. In explaining why his city is scrubbing Chavez’ name from schools and parks, San Fernando Mayor Joel Fajardo said the speedy do-over was necessary "to let our children know that we took this seriously, to make sure that we have a society that values the victims, that trusts the survivors." HIGH-RANKING DEMOCRATS ADMIT TO KNOWINGLY ABANDONING WOMEN Is that true? Consider the case of Tara Reade, who credibly accused then-presidential candidate Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her when she worked for him as an aide in 1993. Reade went public with the sordid accusations in 2020, months before the election that landed Democrat Biden in the Oval Office. NPR and other outlets, including the New York Times, found that Reade had recounted the incident, in which she claimed Biden pushed her up against a wall, lifted her skirt and digitally penetrated her, to a close friend soon after the incident. The friend, Lynda LaCasse, described herself to a New York Times reporter as a "very strong Democrat," who supported Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren during the primaries and intends to support Biden in the general election." She was not a GOP operative. As NPR wrote, "She said she felt compelled to share ‘the truth’ despite her personal politics." BROADCAST BIAS: MEDIA ATTACK CESAR CHAVEZ, BUT SKIP HIS BIG NAME DEMOCRAT FANS Given Biden’s reputation for inappropriately touching women, and his daughter’s recollection of her dad's ("probably not appropriate") showering with her at a young age, Reade’s story is entirely believable. But Nancy Pelosi, at that time House speaker, said she had "great comfort" with Biden’s denials, and the world moved on. Reade, saying she was being threatened and was afraid for her life, moved to Russia, and that was that. Whatever Biden did, Democrats simply put politics first. An even more astounding example of Democrats throwing victims under the bus comes, of course, from the seedy history of former President Bill Clinton, close friend of Jeffrey Epstein. Juanita Broaddrick accused the former president of raping her in 1978 in her hotel room; she varied her story over the years, including at one time recanting the charges in an affidavit relating to similar accusations from a woman named Paula Jones. But in 1999 she came forward, recounting again the alleged rape in an NPR interview. Broaddrick, too, had told a friend about the incident at the time. She, too, was credible. And Broaddrick’s story, like that of Reade, fits well with the known behavior of Clinton, who was also accused of sexual assault by Jones and Kathleen Willey. Jones, who claimed Clinton had assaulted her in her hotel room, eventually settled a civil suit against the former president, for $850,000. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION And, by all means, let us not forget Monica Lewinsky, a 22-year-old White House intern who had oral sex with Bill Clinton in the Oval Office. And, Clinton’s many trips on Epstein’s Lolita Express.   These are stories from the past, but there are plenty of modern-day examples of liberal disdain for women. Remember Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff, who cheated on his first wife by impregnating the family’s nanny, and was credibly accused of assaulting a former girlfriend. Nonetheless, the Washington Post’s Catherine Rampell described him as a "Modern-Day Sex Symbol" and gushed that he was an "ideal partner." Worse, consider the silence from the left about the Iranian women's soccer team, who defied their country’s brutal regime by refusing to sing their national anthem. A number of players initially sought asylum in Australia, where they had competed in the Women’s Asian Cup, but after they and their families were threatened by Iran’s thuggish mullahs, they returned home to an uncertain fate. Our hearts break for them, but not the hearts of those like soccer star Megan Rapinoe, who finally uttered some supportive words after being criticized for her multi-day silence. And what about the left’s love affair with trans women, which has led to the thrashing of outspoken women like J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved Harry Potter books? Rowling, a defender of same-sex marriage and abortion rights, dared to criticize biological men competing against women, and was viciously canceled by the left.  Riley Gaines, a 12-time NCAA All-American swimmer, has been insulted and on one occasion assaulted by protesters enraged by her resistance to trans competitors. Encouraging biological men to play against women in sports is the essential insult to girls and women who work hard to succeed, only to find themselves defeated by people who are naturally stronger and faster. Liberal women are Democrats’ most reliable voters. But they should realize that they are valued mainly as political tools by the left. After all, Democrats cannot even define what a woman is. That says it all. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca9c3fb569bd90855ff4 STEVE FORBES: Europe’s attacks on US tech firms must stop. We have just the way to do it te 2026-04-07T09:13:00.653Z STEVE FORBES: Europe’s attacks on US tech firms must stop. We have just the way to do it As President Donald Trump grapples with our trade relationships around the world, one longstanding issue has emerged: Europe’s unfair, anticompetitive trade policies governing tech and telecom. America’s innovators and job creators have been treated unfairly for far too long.  U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently announced two new Section 301 investigations related to forced labor and manufacturing. Rumblings in Washington, alongside warnings from senior administration officials, indicate that the Trump administration might soon launch a Section 301 investigation into Europe’s discriminatory digital policies. Such a probe is long overdue and should be welcomed.  But a fair, balanced and transparent digital partnership with our European friends is not a given. Here’s why. Over the next several weeks, Europe will undoubtedly attempt to forestall any potential investigation by pulling the United States into an endless, futile negotiation in which they promise to fix every problem, but in reality simply run out the clock on addressing the issues. The administration would be wise to avoid getting dragged into such a pointless endeavor that will tie it up in years of bureaucracy and result in an imaginary, never-concluded deal. US NEEDS TO BREAK CHINA’S SUPPLY CHAIN CHOKEHOLD TO WIN THE TECH RACE We’ve seen this movie before. During the Obama years, the United States entered negotiations with Europe for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The process ran for three long years without ever producing a final agreement, absorbing time and attention but doing little to address imbalances or alter the underlying trajectory of the trade relationship. The stakes are far too high for a repeat feature. The most consequential distortion in the transatlantic relationship is unfolding in the regulatory treatment of digital services and platforms. Here, the terms of competition are increasingly being set by a European agenda that is unmistakably protectionist. This unfair arrangement cannot continue, and it’s high time we got to the bottom of it.  Europe has spent years building a digital regulatory regime that places unique burdens on American technology companies. What it presents as neutral governance to promote so-called European "digital sovereignty" has, in practice, concentrated restrictions on a small group of U.S.-based platforms while leaving domestic competitors largely untouched. And as digital innovation becomes more central to economic and national security, that targeted enforcement has only intensified in scope and scale. NOT JUST TARIFFS: FOREIGN NATIONS PROFITED OFF OF US — NOW TRUMP IS STRIKING BACK Europe has already directed roughly $5 billion in data-privacy penalties at American companies, often in the name of "fair competition" or "consumer protection." At the same, it forces firms like Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft to delay product launches, strip out features, or offer watered-down versions of their services under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Digital Services Act (DSA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Comparable scrutiny of non-U.S. competitors has been far less evident. More recently, that posture has turned even more aggressive. European authorities raided the Paris offices of X in February, following months of investigations and a €120 million fine imposed without any detailed basis for the charge until a U.S. House Committee subpoenaed the decision. Now European officials are rewriting their proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) to insert new "network usage fees" that would fall almost entirely on U.S. firms. This, despite a prior commitment in a recent joint U.S.-EU trade framework to avoid such fees. Slipping them into the DNA framework amounts to a deliberate breach of that agreement. This is not exactly the record of a neutral regulator or a reliable trade ally. Nor is there much indication that Europe intends to ease its push to reshape the digital marketplace through protectionist policies that deliberately single out the United States. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION A Section 301 investigation is needed into these practices, to address discriminatory digital regulation. It would allow the United States to formally assess European practices and provide it with important leverage should the United States wish to enter negotiations after completing the process.  In the meantime, Europe should abandon its campaign and support a fair playing field. Although European nations complain about a lack of "digital sovereignty" and U.S. dominance, the truth is American firms are, in fact, dependent on European energy systems and connectivity for their data center infrastructure. The wiser play for Europe would be to continue maximizing excellence in these areas, complementing the strengths of the United States through fair competition. There may be a time and place for further negotiations. But for now, the United States must establish the magnitude of the problem, which can only come through a 301 investigation. Europe cannot be allowed to stall while expanding its regulatory reach, and exporting its discriminatory model to other countries, including right here in the Western Hemisphere. President Trump and his trade team must not enter into what would be an ill-fated, fruitless discussion with the Europeans. Bluntly put, entering into talks now would be a trap. A Section 301 investigation into European digital protectionism is a necessity.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM STEVE FORBES Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca893fb569bd90855feb MORNING GLORY: Will President Trump go full Sherman in the war on Iran? te 2026-04-07T09:12:41.196Z MORNING GLORY: Will President Trump go full Sherman in the war on Iran? If James McPherson’s 1988 classic history of the American Civil War, Battle Cry of Freedom, has been translated into Farsi, the remaining leadership of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps may want to read it quickly, especially the chapters about General William Tecumseh Sherman’s two famous marches.  The first was the fabled "March to the Sea" from Atlanta to Savannah. The second was the less well known but longer, more difficult and far more devastating for the locals march from Savannah to North Carolina, a march that ravaged the home of secessionist fanaticism, South Carolina, and did so in a way that the state’s people did not think possible given the geography of its marshy lowlands.  Of course America has waged and won wars against tyrants before, but we do not love to wage war. We have never been a conquering empire, but when necessary, our leaders have been ruthless when it comes to concluding war. MORNING GLORY: PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BIG SPEECH ON IRAN — WHAT WILL IT DO? "If we can march a well appointed army right through Jefferson Davis’ territory," Sherman appealed to a skeptical General Ulysses S. Grant and President Abraham Lincoln, it would be "a demonstration to the world, foreign and domestic, that we have a power that Davis cannot resist." "I can make the march and make Georgia howl," Sherman added to the doubters Grant and Lincoln. Sherman was proposing something not done before in the long years of war to preserve the Union and free the enslaved — abandoning his lines of supply and living off the land his army would despoil. Like Lincoln, Sherman "believed in a hard war and a soft peace," writes McPherson, and once approved by his chain of command, Sherman delivered on the "hard" in devastating fashion.  "War is cruelty and you cannot refine it," Sherman said. ALL 4 IRAN WAR ASSUMPTIONS DEAD WRONG — TRUMP PROVES EXPERTS GOT FOOLED AGAIN "It takes a simple, direct and ruthless man to wage war," wrote a different American general in a different war.  General George Patton recorded that blunt statement in his diaries, according to another great popular historian, Rick Atkinson, in his "An Army At Dawn" about Operation Torch in WW2. Sherman had anticipated Patton by nearly 80 years. TRUMP SAYS IRAN ‘NO LONGER A THREAT’ AFTER 32 DAYS — OUTLINES NEXT PHASE OF US WAR "We must make old and young, rich and poor, feel the hard hand of war," Sherman argued, saying of the Confederacy’s elite that his armies would make them "so sick of war that generations would pass away before they would again appeal to it." "It is mercy in the end," he concluded.  Throughout Sherman’s two marches, Lincoln was open to peace on his terms. The greatest president even took a surprise trip to Grant’s headquarters to meet the South’s peace commissioners in person on February 3, 1865. Because Lincoln was adamant about preserving the Union and freeing the slaves, his offers were rejected by Confederate President Jefferson Davis when they were returned to him. Lincoln had even offered some level of compensation to the Southerners who would see their enslaved freed, but that was not enough for the fanatics in Richmond.  The South was already shattered at that point. The value of the confederate dollar had plummeted to 2% of its 1861 value and there was no more meat for General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia which continued the doomed effort to save Richmond. But the leadership of the Confederacy had devolved into denial of reality.  Davis addressed the Congress of the Confederacy three days after Lincoln’s offer, and press reports at the time relayed to the North that the tone of the Confederacy's president was one of "unconquerable defiance." "We will never submit to the disgrace of surrender," Davis thundered.  But, of course, the South effectively did submit on April 9, 1865, when Lee surrendered the largest of the Confederate forces to the Union, accepting defeat. Those two unnecessary months of war that occurred between Lincoln’s offer and Appomattox saw Sherman’s "70,000 Blue avengers" ravage South Carolina where the Civil War had had its start. "I almost tremble for her fate" Sherman said, but he did not hesitate to unleash his forces. "The war in South Carolina wasn’t pretty and hardly glorious," concluded McPherson, "but Sherman considered it effective. ‘My aim then was to whip the rebels. To humble their pride, to follow the to their inmost recesses and make them fear and dread us.’" TANVI RATNA: WITH ONE WAR, TRUMP IS BREAKING MIDDLE EAST'S OLD POWER STRUCTURE Sherman did just that. As did the relentless Grant to his long time foe Lee. Presiding over the long and bloody war from Washington, D.C. was a man of supreme vision and moral clarity, the indomitable Lincoln, misjudged by almost everyone from before the beginning of the war. He had never demanded emancipation before the war was begun by secessionist fanatics who imagined an empire of slavery from the old South into Mexico and extending into Cuba. Lincoln ordered done what had to be done to break the will of the fanatics in Richmond and spread throughout the confederacy.  Like Presidents Wilson, FDR and Truman in the next century, Lincoln had his terms and would accept nothing less.  Lincoln’s price for peace grew higher as the cost in Union lives grew higher too. The 20th century presidents were far from Lincoln in wisdom and eloquence. It is arguable that Wilson was our worst president despite his vast intellect and refinement. Wilson could not win the peace after America won World War I, and in the failure was the seed of the Second World War. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION FDR of course was a deeply flawed man when it came to character but a superb leader in the Second World War, and like Churchill, ruthless when necessary. Truman did what had to be done and didn’t lose any sleep over the atomic bombs which saved tens of thousands of American lives. Presidents do what they think best in wartime. History assesses and often second-guesses them, but they are obliged to act in the moment.  Lincoln was a man of great soul and sorrow but also of  indomitable spirit. Like Sherman and Grant and Lincoln’s famed "Team of Rivals," Lincoln persevered even when a significant peace party sprang up in the North and even when he lost 25 of his 123 Republican seats in the midterms of 1862. We have no idea what will follow President Donald Trump's deadline to the IRGC tonight — we can dispense with the fiction that the mullahs are running Iran now — but there is a very hard core at the heart of the American experience of which we have to hope the IRGC generals are aware. If Trump taps into that and decides to do to Iran’s oil and energy and transportation infrastructure from the air what Lincoln allowed Sherman to do to the Confederacy in Georgia and South Carolina via an army on the ground, it will not be unprecedented. It could in fact eventually result in freedom for an enslaved people.   Trump’s critics are legion and they are especially enraged when he posts what they conclude to be vulgar and unnecessarily provocative posts. What the impact of those posts are on the IRGC we cannot know. Eventually we will. In the meantime, Iran’s people yearn for a freedom that only Trump can deliver and probably only through hard measures.  Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6 p..m ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996, where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca753fb569bd90855fe2 Trump-backed candidate aims to pad GOP's fragile House majority battle in showdown for MTG's seat te 2026-04-07T09:12:21.318Z Trump-backed candidate aims to pad GOP's fragile House majority battle in showdown for MTG's seat ROME, GA — Republican congressional candidate Clay Fuller says that Tuesday's special election runoff in Georgia is "extremely crucial." Fuller is facing off against Democrat Shawn Harris in the race to fill the seat in Georgia's solidly red 14th Congressional District — in the northwest part of the state — left vacant when MAGA firebrand Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down at the beginning of January. Greene quit Congress with a year left in her term, after a bitter falling out with President Donald Trump. The special election, held on the same day as a state Supreme Court contest in battleground Wisconsin, comes as Republicans cling to a razor-thin 218–214 majority in the House. The GOP cannot afford any surprises and allow the Democrats to pull an upset in the special election, in a district Trump carried by a whopping 37 points in his 2024 presidential victory. "We need the reinforcements," Fuller, a local district attorney and a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard who's served in the Air Force since 2009, emphasized in a Fox News Digital interview on the eve of the runoff election, as he pointed to the GOP's fragile majority. "I think the voters in Georgia 14 understand that, and they're looking forward to sending a MAGA America first fighter up on Capitol Hill to support that agenda." PRIMARY PAUSE, POLITICAL FIRESTORM: HIGH-STAKES ELECTIONS THIS MONTH TAKE CENTER STAGE Asked if he was concerned that MAGA supporters would sit out what may be a low turnout election since the president is not on the ballot, Fuller said voters "would crawl through glass to make sure they have a representative up there that fight for them and fight for President Trump, and that's why we're going to have the votes pouring out on April 7." TRUMP HITS CAMPAIGN TRAIL IN KEY BATTLEGROUND AS RACE TO REPLACE MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE HEATS UP Harris, a cattle farmer who spent four decades in the military and retired as an Army brigadier general, needs the support of crossover Republicans in order to pull off an upset. "I am a Democrat, but I'm not tied to the party," Harris highlighted as he spoke with Fox News Digital. And Harris argued, "My opponent, Clay, cannot say that. He actually sold his soul to President Trump." Harris, pointing to surging gas prices fueled by Trump's military attack on Iran, said when voters "go to the polls, they will have to stop at the pump, and that'll be the last thing they think about before they go and vote. And they're going to say, 'You know what, Shawn Harris is the only one that's talking about bringing down costs, Shawn Harris is the only one is saying, 'I'm going to stand up for the people here in Northwest Georgia, period." "We will win this war militarily. However, if we don't watch it and be clear with the American people, based on these gas prices and diesel prices, we could actually lose this war politically." Harris said he "will support President Trump on things like the...southern border." But he added "when it comes to things like...a forever war. Send me. I will push back." Fuller said that "the voters in Georgia-14 support the president in this endeavor. They understand that the Iranian regime was a long term threat to our national security...they understand that President Trump is making the world safer, and they understand that there may be short term pain at the gas pump, and they'll expect those prices to drop as soon as this conflict is over." Harris grabbed 37% of the vote, with Fuller at 35% amid a field of 17 candidates, including 12 Republicans, in the first round of voting in early March. Since no candidate topped 50%, Harris and Fuller advanced to Tuesday's runoff. The congressional seat — which stretches from Atlanta's outer suburbs to the state's northwest borders with Alabama and Tennessee — was left vacant when Greene quit Congress with a year left in her term, after a very public falling out with Trump mostly over her push to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. While Greene remains popular among Republicans in the district, Fuller said the voters he's talked with on the campaign trail "are focused on the fights of the future, not anything that had happened in the past." Asked if he's talked with Greene, Fuller said he "reached out to Rep. Greene, had conversations with her and got advice on the district, and I'll keep those conversations confidential." Harris, who as a first-time candidate lost to Greene by nearly 29 points in her 2024 re-election, emphasized that "I'm not running against Marjorie Taylor Greene anymore," and that his name "carries more weight than any other name in this district." If Harris loses but holds Fuller's margin to the mid-teens or less, national Democrats will argue the election is the latest in nearly 15 months since Trump returned to the White House in which they've overperformed. HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL The ballot box brawl in Northwest Georgia isn't the only electoral showdown on Tuesday. There's also a state Supreme Court election in battleground Wisconsin. While officially a non-partisan contest, state Supreme Court elections in Wisconsin have become extremely partisan in recent years. With the court's majority on the line in last year's contest, outside money poured in and out-of-state door knockers blanketed Wisconsin. One of the biggest spenders was Trump ally Elon Musk, who headlined a rally days before the election and donned a cheesehead hat worn by fans of the Green Bay Packers. Democrats won that election by a larger-than-expected margin and currently hold a 4-3 majority on Wisconsin's highest court. With a conservative justice retiring, the majority isn't at stake in this year's election, although if state Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, a former democratic state representative, wins, liberals would expand their majority on the high court to 5-2. If Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar, a conservative, wins or keeps the margins close, the GOP may claim a moral victory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca4d3fb569bd90855fcd Texas Considers Required Reading List for Schools, Which Includes the Bible te 2026-04-07T09:11:41.256Z Texas Considers Required Reading List for Schools, Which Includes the Bible Education officials are planning an overhaul to English and social studies in the nation’s largest Republican led state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca393fb569bd90855fc4 Without Elon Musk, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Justice Election Goes Quiet te 2026-04-07T09:11:21.836Z Without Elon Musk, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Justice Election Goes Quiet Elections for the Wisconsin Supreme Court have previously brought record-breaking spending and national attention. Tuesday’s race has been a more muted affair. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca263fb569bd90855fbb ‘No Labels’ Arizona Wants to Rebrand as the Independent Party te 2026-04-07T09:11:02.251Z ‘No Labels’ Arizona Wants to Rebrand as the Independent Party Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Arizona have been locked in a legal battle with a chapter of the group “No Labels” as it tries to rechristen itself. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca123fb569bd90855fb2 Fact-Checking Republicans’ Misleading Claims About Problematic Elections te 2026-04-07T09:10:42.558Z Fact-Checking Republicans’ Misleading Claims About Problematic Elections President Trump, his administration and G.O.P. lawmakers have claimed widespread issues with mailed ballots and fraudulent voting, but the evidence doesn’t support them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4c9fe3fb569bd90855fa9 What to Watch in the Election to Succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia te 2026-04-07T09:10:22.824Z What to Watch in the Election to Succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia Clay Fuller, a Republican allied with President Trump, will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in the election to fill the remainder of Ms. Greene’s term after her resignation from Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4adf33fb569bd90855ab7 Trump commandeers Cabinet members to campaign in midterms, ordering them to drop or mute controversial stances te 2026-04-07T07:10:43.563Z Trump commandeers Cabinet members to campaign in midterms, ordering them to drop or mute controversial stances President Donald Trump is drafting Cabinet members and top aides – at least those who haven’t been fired or about to be let go – for a targeted new strategy aimed squarely at the midterms. Key members will be criss-crossing the country, particularly in Republican districts, trying to minimize the party’s losses in November.  In: The more popular parts of the Trump agenda. Out: The more controversial aspects of the Trump agenda that have suddenly become politically inconvenient. TRUMP FIGHTING FIERCE BATTLES, AT HOME AND ABROAD: WHY HE CASUALLY DISMISSES THE CONSEQUENCES It’s an uphill climb. Trump has acknowledged that the president’s party usually gets shellacked in its sixth year. Some Trump loyalists privately acknowledge that the GOP will definitely lose control of the House, and possibly even the Senate.  If Hakeem Jeffries becomes speaker, that will trigger endless investigations that are certain to make Trump seem even more of a lame duck than he is under the Constitution.     Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the classic example. He has spent most of the last year crusading against vaccines, in keeping with his lifelong anti-vax campaign that is not supported by scientific evidence. Kennedy has branded his movement Make America Healthy Again. He has fired the CDC director (who said RFK ordered her to rubber-stamp his policies without evidence), ousted other agency officials, and still hasn’t come up with a permanent director. DONALD TRUMP’S LEGACY: WILL REPUBLICANS EMBRACE HIS POLITICAL VISION, OR HAS HE LEFT CONSERVATISM IN THE DUST? But as Politico reports, Kennedy has "been told by the White House to stay away from some of the more polarizing parts of the MAHA agenda, like vaccine skepticism, and focus instead on issues like nutrition." The campaign must reengage the roughly half of MAHA supporters who say that Trump and Kennedy haven’t done enough to make America healthier, the website says. RFK is a lifelong Democrat, and his party sees a chance to influence voters interested in goals long identified with the left, such as battling unprocessed foods and shrinking chemicals in the environment. Trump is hardly the first president to utilize his Cabinet in the runup to the midterms. Jimmy Carter, in 1979, fired his health secretary, treasury secretary, energy secretary, transportation secretary and attorney general. It didn’t help. And when Iran seized 52 American hostages later that year, he was toast. "Cabinet members will be urged to focus on several things Trump has done since taking office," including tax cuts, Axios reports. He is also considering removing FBI Director Kash Patel and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, according to media reports, but has dropped plans to dump national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard after discussing it with aides. The president took a hard shot at one of our longtime allies yesterday: "We rebuilt Germany. How about Germany telling us, Germany telling that, well, it’s not their war. ‘We had nothing to do with it.’ They wanted me to go and tell them everything I was doing. ‘We didn’t know anything about it.’ Well, if I would have told them, they would have leaked it, and we wouldn’t have been nearly as successful, possibly, right?" He also blamed the media for disclosing the disclosing there was a second crew member missing from the F-15 that Iran shot down, though that seemed to come out almost immediately. "We didn’t talk about the first one for an hour. And then somebody leaked something, which we’ll hopefully find — that leaker. We’re looking very hard to find that leaker. And talked about there’s somebody missing. They basically said that we have one and there’s someone missing. Well, they didn’t know there was somebody missing until this leaker gave the information. So whoever it was, we think we’ll be able to find it out, because we’re going to go to the media company that released it, and we’re gonna say national security — give it up or go to jail. And we know who — and you know who we’re talking about." Amit Segal, a reporter for Israel’s Channel 12, posted this on X at 11:19 a.m Friday: "Western source: One of the American crew members was successfully rescued." CONSERVATIVE COLUMNIST SAYS DONALD TRUMP HAS LOST THE COUNTRY. IT’S COMPLICATED. A New York Times report on deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, architect of the hardline mass deportation campaign, is revealing:  "He faces questions about how aggressively he can continue to drive the deportation campaign, and how much appetite his party and the country have for tactics that proved successful in helping to boost arrests of immigrants but reignited a polarizing debate over what it means to be American…Miller even pulled back his public appearances for a time." So he’s pushing all the same policies, even against immigrants with no criminal record, but… quietly. "Rather than Mr. Miller seeing his power recede, he has moved to apply it in other ways, seeking policies that would pressure undocumented immigrants to leave on their own." Oh, and one more thing.   You might have the impression that there will be a huge blue wave in November. But Charlie Cook, a seasoned and utterly nonpartisan political analyst, explains why that’s not the case. While the Democrats are virtually assured of taking the House, "Only three Republicans were elected in 2024 in districts that Kamala Harris won. Among independents nationally, Trump’s approval ratings typically are down in the high 20s and low 30s, but gerrymandering and political self-sorting by the population has shrunk the number of purple districts, thus diluting independents’ power. There are very few Republican-held seats anywhere in that much peril." With Republican approval of the president in the 80s, "MAGA voters are so in love with him and trust him so thoroughly that nothing—not the Epstein files nor the attacks on Venezuela and Iran—are peeling them off. So Democrats have their work cut out for them to flip many red districts." That brings us to the math. "Only 17 GOP seats are rated as Toss Up or worse. Adding in the next level of competitive seats (‘Lean Republican’) brings only three more GOP seats to the competitive pile—still well below the post-World War II average midterm outcome of a 26-seat loss for the president’s party…Democrats could run the table, hold on to all their own vulnerable seats, and still fall short of their pickups in 2006 or 2018." SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES What’s more, says Charlie, in the last eight years, "the party that lost seats in the House actually gained in the Senate. With just a third of the Senate up every two years and only a handful of seats competitive in most years, the upper chamber’s results tend to be more idiosyncratic." Trump is deploying the Cabinet because he’s looking at serious losses in November. But it may not be the blowout that most prognosticators are expecting. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d47a7b3fb569bd90855070 Michigan holds off UConn to capture first men's basketball national title since 1989 te 2026-04-07T03:31:07.238Z Michigan holds off UConn to capture first men's basketball national title since 1989 The Michigan Wolverines are finally national champions once more in men’s basketball, taking down the UConn Huskies, 69-63, to finish a thrilling NCAA Tournament in style at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday night. This is the first time Michigan has won since 1989, and just the second time in program history they’ve called themselves champions. Meanwhile, the Huskies were looking to win their third title in the last four tournaments, but their shooting failed them in the end.   CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM While both team’s offenses came into this game working like a machine, it was a low-scoring affair to kick off this game. Michigan only owned a 33-29 first-half lead by the buzzer, but it wasn’t Yaxel Lendeborg leading the way in the points department for the Wolverines. The Michigan star, who is playing on a sprained left MCL and left ankle, which came during the win over Arizona in the Final Four, was just 1-of-5 shooting for four points in the first half. It was Morez Johnson Jr. (10 points) and Elliot Cadeau (seven points) finding some rhythm for the Wolverines. UCONN'S DAN HURLEY HEARS BOOS AFTER FINAL FOUR WIN OVER ILLINOIS But it didn’t help that Michigan was scoreless from beyond the arc and shooting just 37% from the field. Meanwhile, UConn wasn’t doing themselves any favors either. The Huskies shot just 33% in the first half, with Alex Karaban hitting two of his five three-point attempts. Solo Ball, who was spotted in a walking boot entering the game with "some type of foot sprain," according to head coach Dan Hurley, had eight points on 3-of-4 from the field. While they were down, UConn was certainly playing the type of game they wanted against Michigan – a rugged battle, especially on the glass. Michigan has shown its prowess of taking momentum and sprinting with it offensively, dominating opponents all year long, including this NCAA Tournament. However, the Huskies know their scratching and clawing abilities for 40 minutes allows them to never let an opponent feel comfortable. Just ask the Duke Blue Devils what happened in the Final Four. The Huskies had that same demeanor in the second half, though it didn’t help they took a page out of the Wolverines’ first-half playbook – they couldn’t find the stroke from range. UConn was desperate to hit a three-pointer, but despite open looks, they couldn’t get one to fall as the Michigan lead eventually got to 11 points after Cadeau finally broke the seal for his squad on the opposite end, burying a three-pointer to get to a double-digit lead. But Hurley was firing up the crowd as the Huskies never quit, cutting the lead to five with less than nine minutes to play in the game. Lendeborg, though, after shaking his head on the bench as he wasn't having the game he hoped in the national championship, stepped up when he checked back in. Lendeborg saw a sweet pass from Cadeau in transition and got the lead back to 11 with a tough layup, making it 56-45 with less than six minutes to play. He would also come in clutch with another two points following a Braylon Mullins three-pointer. Once again, the Huskies wouldn't quit, as Mullins finally found his shot beyond the arc, knocking that Michigan lead back to single digits with a follow-up three-pointer again to Lendeborg's layups. But, just as gritty as the Huskies played, the Wolverines seemed to always have the answer in this hard-fought contest. A key example of that was, after Karaban buried a three-pointer to cut the Michigan lead to six, Trey McKenney stepped back and drilled a 26-footer with 1:49 left in the game to get the lead back to nine points. The Wolverines faithful in the crowd went ballistic, knowing how much that basket meant considering what UConn has been able to do in this tournament. With 37 seconds left in the game, Ball got some help from the backboard, making a three-pointer to cut the lead to 67-63 for the Wolverines. Roddy Gayle Jr. made things more interesting in this game, as he couldn't knock down his two free throw attempts for Michigan. But Karaban didn't have another clutch three-pointer in him, coming up short with 13 seconds left. That was it for UConn's desperation attempt, and Michigan celebrated their win. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. 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The scene unfolded aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission, where a tub of Nutella casually floated out of the spacecraft’s kitchen like it had a call time and a lighting crew. In zero gravity, the jar drifted, turned, and practically posed — label-forward, perfectly framed — delivering a product shot so pristine it looked storyboarded. Within hours, the clip rocketed across social media, with users marveling at what many say no marketing team on Earth could ever replicate. ASTRONAUT VICTOR GLOVER PRAISED FOR SAYING MOON MISSION IS 'HUMAN HISTORY,' NOT 'BLACK HISTORY' "The greatest free advert in history," one user joked.  "Nutella may have just got the greatest ad… ALL FOR FREE!" another account quipped. Another commented: "Nutella just got the most bada-- free ad in maybe human history." TRUMP HYPES MOON MISSION AS ARTEMIS II PREPARES TO LIFT OFF UNDER PRESSURE FROM PAST FAILURES The clip caught the attention of Nutella’s marketing team. The brand shared video of the delicious advertising accident, writing: "Honored to have traveled further than any spread in history. Taking spreading smiles to new heights." It included spaceship and heart emojis in the post that’s been viewed nearly 200,000 times as of Monday evening. NASA’s Kennedy Space Center got in on the fun, writing in a post on X: "Enjoying sweet treats while our Artemis crew takes sweet photos of the Moon!" The jar of chocolatey comfort’s primetime showcase happened about four minutes before the Artemis II crew made history Monday, surpassing Apollo 13’s 1970 distance record of 248,655 miles from Earth. ARTEMIS II CREW DESCRIBES LIFE ABOARD ORION SPACECRAFT ON HISTORIC JOURNEY TO THE MOON AND BACK The Artemis II crew safely regained contact with mission control after a planned 40-minute communications blackout as their Orion spacecraft passed behind the Moon’s far side on Monday.  During the blackout, the astronauts became the most isolated humans in history, while also making their closest approach to the Moon at roughly 4,057 miles above its surface. After reestablishing contact around 7:25 p.m. ET, the mission continued with another historic moment: astronauts observed a rare solar eclipse from near the Moon, capturing images of the Sun’s corona and multiple planets during the flyby. It will now take four days for the crew to return home to Earth. The capsule will aim for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego on April 10, nine days after its Florida launch. The crew is made up of four astronauts: Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialist Christina Koch from NASA, and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency. Fox News Digital reached out to Nutella's parent company, Ferrero, for comment but has not yet heard back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d462f63fb569bd90854c01 APS looks to solve one of clean energy's biggest hurdles: Making the sun work after dark te 2026-04-07T01:50:46.749Z APS looks to solve one of clean energy's biggest hurdles: Making the sun work after dark APS President and CEO Ted Geisler debuted the company's new Agave solar-battery facility. Here's how it could help Arizona energy customers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d460863fb569bd90854b5b How Trump’s Endorsement in California Could Backfire Against Republicans te 2026-04-07T01:40:22.204Z How Trump’s Endorsement in California Could Backfire Against Republicans President Trump endorsed Steve Hilton, a Republican, in the governor’s race, which could help Democrats avoid being shut out of the general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d45e483fb569bd90854b27 How proposed childcare cuts may impact Arizona te 2026-04-07T01:30:48.131Z How proposed childcare cuts may impact Arizona President Trump's recent remarks prioritizing military spending over social programs have sparked concern about potential cuts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d45bfd3fb569bd908549af CM Punk torches Pat McAfee after he's inserted into major WWE feud, demands WrestleMania ticket prices lowered te 2026-04-07T01:21:01.800Z CM Punk torches Pat McAfee after he's inserted into major WWE feud, demands WrestleMania ticket prices lowered WWE star CM Punk torched ESPN broadcaster Pat McAfee in the opening segment of "Monday Night Raw" after the former NFL player was inserted into a major feud ahead of WrestleMania 42. McAfee aligned himself with Randy Orton as "The Viper" goes for the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. McAfee’s appearance on SmackDown and his late entrance into the rivalry with a few weeks to go before WrestleMania 42, sparked aggravation from pro wrestling fans on social media. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The former Indianapolis Colts punter explained during his promo on Friday night that he wanted to change the business for the better, and expressed his desire for the company to return to the days of the Attitude Era. He said people like him have "been forgotten about." He doubled down on his criticism during his show on Monday afternoon and took a swipe at the internet wrestling community, calling them "dips---s." McAfee also expressed confusion as to why there were still tickets available for WrestleMania. Punk, who is in the middle of his own feud with Roman Reigns and will defend the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42 against him, dedicated the first 10 minutes of "Monday Night Raw" to Reigns. But then, he had time for McAfee. WWE LEGEND STEPHANIE MCMAHON SLAPS CODY RHODES IN RETURN TO 'MONDAY NIGHT RAW' He chided the broadcaster, calling him, "Pat MAGA-Fee" in an apparent reference to President Donald Trump’s appearance on his show last year and then took aim at McAfee’s agent, Ari Emanuel, who is also the CEO and director of TKO Group Holdings – WWE’s parent company. "You think you can come here to the business, my business, to pro wrestling, and run your mouth. Well, you just wrote a check that your narrow a-- can’t cash," Punk said. "You want to talk about ticket sales? Do me a favor, call up that agent that was foolish enough to shoehorn you into this business and this show and tell him to lower the ticket prices. "I’ll be damned if I’m gonna have you, somebody who kicked a football for a living, come to my business and talk to me about selling tickets and putting a--es in seats. You got a receipt coming to you." Fox News Digital reached out to TKO Group Holdings for comment. WrestleMania 42 is set to take place on April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Punk and Reigns are sure to be in action with Rhodes taking on Orton. Those matches are the two likely main events for the show. The official card is set to be revealed on Tuesday. 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/69d45bea3fb569bd908549a6 Coach K invokes Bill Belichick's rough UNC debut when asked about Michael Malone's Tar Heels hire te 2026-04-07T01:20:42.344Z Coach K invokes Bill Belichick's rough UNC debut when asked about Michael Malone's Tar Heels hire NBA champion or not, legendary Duke Blue Devils head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski isn’t too worried about Michael Malone, who was reportedly hired to replace Hubert Davis with the UNC Tar heels, getting the program back on track. After all, Krzyzewski’s biggest rival during his illustrious Duke tenure was UNC. And he invoked Bill Belichick when asked about the Malone hire during his appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday. "They had an NFL champion hired as the coach, and Duke beat Carolina football this year," Krzyzewski told McAfee and A.J. Hawk with a smirk on the program. "That doesn’t mean coach Belichick isn’t a great coach, but there is time for adjustments. It takes longer coming from the pros to college." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Belichick learned that firsthand last season, his first in college football with the Tar Heels. While Duke finished with a 9-5 overall record, and won the ACC title, UNC was a paltry 4-8 with a 2-6 ACC record. Also, as Krzyzewski mentioned, Duke defeated Belichick’s UNC crew, 32-25, to end his first season with a loss. FORMER DUKE PLAYER DESCRIBES COACH K'S WAY OF DUMBING DOWN MARCH MADNESS BRACKET INTO MICRO TOURNAMENTS Of course, the college game has completely changed now, with name, image and likeness (NIL) deals paving ways for richer programs to pay for the cream of the crop in the transfer portal as well as out of high school. Belichick and his staff will need to be more creative, and perhaps open the checkbooks more, as this new college system continues to stay in place. But football isn’t king at Chapel Hill – basketball reigns supreme. Krzyzewski knows this, as the Blue Devils were usually pitted against the Tar Heels as top teams in the country fighting for not just bragging rights, but national titles. Malone coached the Denver Nuggets for 10 seasons, which included an NBA title in 2023. However, he was fired in April 2025, quickly taking a sports media role with ESPN one month later. The Tar Heels, who fired Davis following UNC’s crushing loss to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, are taking a similar route as the football program – a coach with a great track record in the pros, but no head coaching experience in college. Malone was an assistant at Oakland, Providence and Manhattan before transitioning to the NBA with the New York Knicks in 2001. His first NBA head coaching gig came with the Sacramento Kings before cementing his spot in Denver. "Mike is a terrific coach and a terrific guy, there’s a learning curve," Krzyzewski added. "Whatever the reasoning is, maybe they’re changing; they now have two pro coaches coaching in college. The infrastructure of their athletic department is now going to become more of a pro-organization, which I think everybody should be doing that. He knows how to do that, and so does coach Belichick. Maybe it’s a sign that they’re moving in that direction organizationally." Malone is hoping for a better inaugural season in Chapel Hill than Belichick, who returns for another football season looking to turn the tides on the gridiron. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d459b93fb569bd90854947 Obama Center takes heat as critics cry foul over ID rules for free entry — while Dems blast voter ID laws te 2026-04-07T01:11:21.400Z Obama Center takes heat as critics cry foul over ID rules for free entry — while Dems blast voter ID laws The Obama Presidential Center is facing a wave of backlash ahead of its opening, with critics blasting its admission policies and raising broader concerns about the project’s cost and management. Conservative commentators on social media are taking aim at the center’s requirement that Illinois residents show valid identification to receive free admission on certain days, arguing it contrasts with Democratic opposition to voter ID laws. "They’re making you show ID… to visit the Obama Library… in Chicago. You can’t make this stuff up!" one social media user wrote. "The Obama Presidential Library is making people show an ID for proof of Illinois residency to get in for free," another posted. "So residents have to prove who they are for this, but not to vote?" VALERIE JARRETT REVEALS THAT PRESIDENT TRUMP ISN'T INVITED TO OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER OPENING CEREMONY Others echoed the sentiment more bluntly, with one account writing: "It turns out Democrats support requiring ID… but only for free admission into Obama’s library." Obama's website clearly states that Illinois residents "must be able to provide proof of residency. Be prepared to show proof of residency at the Museum with a valid photo ID, Illinois driver’s license, state ID, or city-issued ID." Critics have also pointed to reported restrictions tied to early ticket giveaways, including claims that some promotions are limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The latest controversy builds on a string of prior criticisms surrounding the $850 million project. OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER SLAMMED FOR PROMOTING ‘FAR-LEFT' AGENDA ON PUBLIC LAND Earlier this year, the Obama Foundation drew backlash after seeking 75 to 100 unpaid volunteers, dubbed "ambassadors," to help operate the center, even as top executives collect substantial salaries. Federal filings show CEO Valerie Jarrett has earned roughly $740,000 annually in recent years, while overall compensation at the foundation has climbed significantly. The project has also faced mounting scrutiny over its financial impact on taxpayers. Former President Barack Obama once described the center as a "gift" to Chicago, emphasizing it would be privately funded. While construction of the 19.3-acre campus is being financed through private donations, the surrounding infrastructure needed to support the site, including road redesigns, utility relocations and drainage systems, is being paid for with public funds. Early estimates put those infrastructure costs at roughly $350 million, split between the city and state. But more recent figures show Illinois alone has committed approximately $229 million, while Chicago has allocated more than $200 million in related improvements — though officials have not provided a clear, consolidated total of taxpayer spending tied to the project. GOT A TIP? "No single agency appears to oversee the full scope" of the infrastructure work, and critics say the lack of transparency has made it difficult to determine the true public cost. Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi criticized the project, saying taxpayers are being left "on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars" while accusing state leaders of mismanagement. FOLLOW US ON X The controversy is further fueled by the nature of the site itself. The center sits on nearly 20 acres of historic Jackson Park land transferred under a long-term agreement, with significant roadway changes, including the removal of a major thoroughfare, and utility overhauls required to accommodate the campus. Foundation officials have defended the project, saying the center is funded by $850 million in private investment and will serve as an economic catalyst for Chicago’s South Side, generating jobs, community programs and public amenities. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Despite the backlash, the center is pressing ahead with its long-awaited debut. Tickets for the museum will go on sale April 21 for "Founding Members," with general public sales beginning May 6. Visitors can reserve timed-entry tickets for dates between June 19 and November 30. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Admission is set at $30 for adults and $23 for children ages 3 to 11, with discounted rates available for Illinois residents who provide proof of residency. Children 2 and under can enter for free, and Illinois residents will be eligible for free admission on Tuesdays. All entries will be timed, with officials urging guests to arrive within 10 minutes of their scheduled slot. The museum will feature four levels of exhibits, including a replica Oval Office and the Sky Room. Much of the surrounding campus, including gardens, walking trails, a playground, a Chicago Public Library branch and dozens of newly commissioned artworks, will be free and open to the public. Fox News Digital reached out to the Obama Foundation and the Barack Obama Presidential Library for comment. Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d459a53fb569bd9085493e Influencer Jake Paul says Charlie Kirk would have been 'the next president' te 2026-04-07T01:11:01.815Z Influencer Jake Paul says Charlie Kirk would have been 'the next president' Boxer and influencer Jake Paul mourned the death of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk in a new interview, saying that he would have inevitably been elected president someday if he had lived. Becoming President someday, for Kirk, "was like his job and his purpose and all of that," Paul told Theo Von, suggesting it would have made more sense than he, a boxer, aiming for the same position. "Charlie Kirk was clearly going to be the next president." Paul is an influencer with tens of millions of subscribers, and is noteworthy for having converted his online fame into a boxing career, real-world business ventures, and possibly a future career in politics. Paul has also been a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, and during a March 13 rally in Hebron, Kentucky, Trump offered him a "complete and total endorsement" should Paul choose to pursue political office. Paul spoke with Von about his concerns about getting involved in politics, noting in today’s environment, assassination is a legitimate concern. Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. BOXER JAKE PAUL HINTS AT FUTURE RUN FOR OFFICE IN INTERVIEW WITH TRUMP Nonetheless, he noted that he has been flirting with politics, saying, "I think it goes back to Marcus Aurelius, of, like, helping society and like that's the number one thing you can do." Aurelius has numerous quotes about how it is the duty of the powerful to be involved in politics for the public good. He went on to argue that if there is a "dumb--- running and opposing, I will enter the game and risk getting assassinated, but I don't want to." JAKE PAUL PRAISES TRUMP’S LEADERSHIP, SAYS AMERICA IS 'HEALING SLOWLY' UNDER SECOND-TERM ADMINISTRATION "I could see you running. I could see something like that," his interviewer said. "It does take something inside of people. I feel like they feel a sense of purpose and a calling to something. And if they can make sure that that's not just attached to their own ego, and they can make sure that there is a sense of like, ‘I can do something better, and I'm willing to put myself out there to do that.’" Paul credited Trump for being such a person who has not only signed himself up for such a demanding job, but noted this is also a job one burdens their families and all of their loved ones with. "Like Charlie would have been the guy," Paul lamented. "It’s f---ing sad, bro. He's so f---ing awesome." Paul noted that he did not spend time with Kirk personally, but followed all of his social media, and his takeaway was, "He was like aiming for it, though." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d459923fb569bd90854935 Economist editor says European leaders now fear a true NATO 'divorce' after Trump pullout threat te 2026-04-07T01:10:42.372Z Economist editor says European leaders now fear a true NATO 'divorce' after Trump pullout threat The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, said on Monday that European leaders are coming to terms with the possibility of a true "divorce" among NATO. President Donald Trump said he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO over the alliance’s refusal to join his administration’s efforts in the Iran conflict, according to a report. The president, long a critic of the military alliance, which has been pivotal in maintaining global order since World War II, said reconsidering the matter was "beyond consideration." His comments have come after European nations reportedly rejected Trump’s request that allies send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply travels. Iran has threatened or moved to restrict access to the strait in reaction to the U.S. offensive against Iranian targets, raising concerns about global energy markets and economic stability. KEY US ALLY BLOCKS AIRSPACE TO MILITARY FLIGHTS OVER IRAN, ESCALATING STANDOFF WITH TRUMP Beddoes, speaking on an episode of CNN's "Global Public Square" with Fareed Zakaria, spoke about how European leaders are enraged by Trump's recent remarks. "They‘re furious about being called cowards and other insults by the president of the United States when, remember, you know, the only time NATO‘s Article 5 has been invoked was after 9/11 and thousands of Europeans and NATO forces served with distinction in Afghanistan," she said. This, she noted, is in addition to European leaders' concerns about their own energy needs as they heavily rely on fossil fuels from the Gulf. "They see the impact on their economy. And on top of that, now they have the president of the United States and the secretary of state basically saying, you know, 'NATO is finished,'" she said. TRUMP IS RIGHT ABOUT NATO’S WEAKNESS — THE REAL QUESTION IS HOW DOES AMERICA FIX IT CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I think there‘s a growing realization in Europe, even amongst those European countries that have always seen the glass half full and have always hoped that they can maintain some kind of special relationship with the United States, that this time something really might be different," Beddoes said. The flare-up over Iran, she argued, is the latest, perhaps most serious, in a litany of warnings, ranging from Trump's calls for Europeans to pay for their own defense, which she said is a good idea, to tariffs, to "verbal attacks" on Greenland. "I think there‘s a recognition in Europe that, you know, maybe this is a divorce," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d457423fb569bd90854901 3700 block Highway 95.jpg te 2026-04-07T01:00:50.246Z 3700 block Highway 95.jpg A woman who reportedly suffered a medical incident about 12:50 p.m., Monday, April 6, was taken with unknown injuries to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center after he Jeep left Highway 95, crossed the sidewalk and went into the east side… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d455383fb569bd9085489a Scene pkg April 6 te 2026-04-07T00:52:08.377Z Scene pkg April 6 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d455243fb569bd90854891 Airport Authority hosts annual general membership meeting and board elections following regular quarterly meeting te 2026-04-07T00:51:48.202Z Airport Authority hosts annual general membership meeting and board elections following regular quarterly meeting BULLHEAD CITY — Mohave County Airport Authority is hosting its annual General Membership meeting immediately following its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Wednesday, April 8. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d455103fb569bd90854888 It’s a no-go, Tar Heels: Tommy Lloyd to stay at Arizona amid UNC rumors te 2026-04-07T00:51:28.436Z It’s a no-go, Tar Heels: Tommy Lloyd to stay at Arizona amid UNC rumors Arizona men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd announced Friday he was staying in Tucson despite a strong courtship by North Carolina. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d454f63fb569bd9085483f ABC News had a 75-person division dedicated to 'get' Trump, Billy Bush claims te 2026-04-07T00:51:02.246Z ABC News had a 75-person division dedicated to 'get' Trump, Billy Bush claims Former TV host Billy Bush alleged ABC News had an entire "division" dedicated to "get" Donald Trump during the 2016 election. "ABC News had a division. They had a division dedicated with 75 people in it — because I knew the guy who ran the division, which was dedicated to basically getting him," Bush said on Thursday's installment of the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast. Bush, who was swept up in the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape that nearly derailed Trump's first presidential campaign, recalled the last meeting he had with then-NBC News chairman Andy Lack before Bush was ousted at the Peacock network. SAGE STEELE, BILLY BUSH OPEN UP ABOUT INFAMOUS SPLITS FROM ESPN, NBC ON ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY’ PODCAST "I said, 'Andy, I understand what you want to do with this [the "Access Hollywood" footage] and what you want to weaponize this because there's a debate on Sunday night, the second debate with Hillary and Donald,'" Bush said. "And sure enough, it was the first question to come out of Anderson Cooper's mouth. He was the moderator." SAGE STEELE, BILLY BUSH OPEN UP ABOUT INFAMOUS SPLITS WITH ESPN, NBC ON ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY’ PODCAST "This was it! This was – there has always been an 'it' to get Trump, but this was definitely it at the time," he continued. "But I said, 'Look, it's wrong. I understand that you've got something here that you think is relevant, but it's wrong. I mean, I chit-chat with Sean Hannity, you know, 15 minutes before we sit down for an interview. The camera happens to be rolling. Whatever we talk about is not usable... that can't be [weaponized] but this was a special circumstance because of who was running and how they felt about him." When asked for comment, Bush declined to identify who allegedly ran the alleged anti-Trump division at ABC News but suggested the person no longer works at the network. ABC News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The Disney-owned network has had a long, contentious relationship with Trump. In 2017, ABC News was forced to retract a report alleging that fired National Security Adviser Michael Flynn would testify that Trump had ordered him to make contact with Russians about foreign policy while Trump was still a candidate. The report raised the specter of Trump’s impeachment and sent the stock market plummeting. Brian Ross, the chief investigative correspondent behind the false report, was later forced out of the network. In December 2024, just weeks before Trump was sworn into office for his second term, ABC News paid a $16 million settlement to Trump after he filed a defamation lawsuit earlier in the year for comments made by "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos. Stephanopoulos had falsely claimed that Trump was "found liable for rape" in the E. Jean Carroll case when, in fact, a civil jury ruled he was liable for "sexual abuse." ABC News issued an apology as part of the settlement, which was reportedly approved by then-Disney CEO Bob Iger. Last year, longtime ABC News correspondent Terry Moran was fired for attacking Trump and White House aide Stephen Miller on social media. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d454e23fb569bd90854836 Bikini skiing takes off on slopes as record warmth forces resorts into survival mode te 2026-04-07T00:50:42.667Z Bikini skiing takes off on slopes as record warmth forces resorts into survival mode Bikinis are replacing ski jackets as unusually warm temperatures hit western ski resorts. Skiers have been spotted hitting the slopes in swimsuits and shirtless outfits as record heat melts snow across the region. The unseasonably warm weather, combined with a lack of snowfall, has forced many resorts to close early, delay openings or shut down altogether. SNOW DROUGHT GRIPS SKI INDUSTRY AS RESORTS TURN TO GEN Z SKIERS, NEW ACTIVITIES TO FILL LIFTS At Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico, crews have been forced to move snow from remote parts of the mountain onto ski runs in an effort to keep trails open, according to Reuters. In Colorado, conditions have deteriorated to the point where fewer than 20% of trails remain open at some resorts, with brown patches of dirt replacing snow-covered slopes, the agency reported. Despite the poor conditions, some skiers are still making the most of what remains of the season. Posts circulating on social media show people swapping traditional winter gear for swimwear while navigating slushy terrain. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Highly recommend skiing with your besties in bikini tops," one user wrote. "Annual bikini ski came early this year," another user commented. One Reddit user who said he previously worked at a ski lift recalled that warmer days often brought skiers dressed in tank tops or sports bras. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES He said that by the end of the day, many returned with arms and torsos covered in scratches — warning that snow can cause serious skin injuries. Fox News Digital previously reported that the lack of snowfall is already reshaping the ski industry. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ After a winter marked by record-low snow totals, some resorts have begun shifting their strategy to attract younger visitors and keep business steady. Vail Resorts, for example, recently cut prices on its Epic Pass by 20% for skiers and snowboarders ages 13 to 30 in an effort to draw in Gen Z travelers. Industry leaders say younger visitors are increasingly viewing skiing as a social experience, prompting resorts to add events, concerts and other activities beyond traditional skiing. The shift comes as the average age of U.S. skiers continues to rise and warmer winters create ongoing challenges for resorts that rely on consistent snowfall. Jessica Mekles of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d450453fb569bd90854759 DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin signals closer scrutiny of customs at major sanctuary city airports te 2026-04-07T00:31:01.853Z DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin signals closer scrutiny of customs at major sanctuary city airports Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin raised the possibility of restricting customs privileges at airports in sanctuary cities during an appearance on "Special Report" Monday. In his first interview as secretary, Mullin told Fox News that DHS will be taking a closer look at customs enforcement operations at major international airports located in sanctuary jurisdictions, questioning their efficacy. "If they're a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs into their city?" Mullin asked. "If they're a sanctuary city and they're receiving international flights, and we're asking them to partner with us at the airport, but once they walk out of the airport, they're not going to enforce immigration policy — maybe we need to have a really hard look at that." SEN RAND PAUL SAYS TRUMP’S DHS PICK MARKWAYNE MULLIN IS ‘UNFIT’ FOR THE JOB AFTER HEATED HEARING EXCHANGE Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are examples of major customs hubs that DHS could be looking into, as both are located in sanctuary cities. According to Port Authority, roughly 3 million people pass through customs each month at JFK. "I'm going to have to be forced to make hard decisions," Mullin said. "I am not going outside the policies that Congress passed for me, and we're not trying to push those, but we're saying you've got to partner with us." Mullin also warned that sanctuary cities more broadly may be at risk under his leadership of DHS, claiming they are unlawful. "I believe sanctuary cities, it’s not lawful," he told Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier. "I don't think they're able to do that. And so, we're going to take a hard look at this." MULLIN SWORN IN AS DHS CHIEF AFTER GOP FRACTURE FORCED DEM TO SAVE NOMINATION Mullin took the helm of DHS after his predecessor, Kristi Noem, was fired by President Donald Trump March 5, after she carried out Trump’s mass-deportation agenda for more than a year. Trump was reportedly "furious" with Noem saying during a Senate hearing that he knew about a taxpayer-funded ad contract. The White House told Fox News Digital Trump did not know about the contract. Mullin shared his plans for leading the department that has become embattled with controversy. "My job is to empower them [employees] to do their jobs," he explained. "How do I make sure that they have the tools and the assets they need and the manpower they need to be able to go out and deliver the mission that Congress and the president has tasked us with?" During his confirmation hearing, Mullin said one goal is that within six months, he hopes DHS will not be in the headlines every day. "Right now, we get more correspondence from media than the White House does," Mullin revealed. "It’s become such a political hotbed. And really, why is Department of Homeland such a political hotbed? All they're doing is trying to keep our streets safe, trying to keep our nation secure, trying to keep bad actors from having terrorist attacks on the homeland. It should be something we all get behind," he added. Mullin also spoke about the ongoing partial government shutdown as Congress fails to agree on a funding plan for DHS. He accused Democrats of putting the country in a vulnerable state amid conflict with Iran. "It’s putting our mission at risk," he said. "We have some very challenging times right now." "How we get past this is that we've got to put the partisan bickering aside and say, 'What's best for America? What's best for moving forward?'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4501e3fb569bd90854748 Whale That Swam 20 Miles Up Washington River Is Found Dead te 2026-04-07T00:30:22.277Z Whale That Swam 20 Miles Up Washington River Is Found Dead The gray whale, which some locals affectionately named Willapa Willy, was found on Saturday afternoon after first being spotted swimming up the Willapa River last week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d44df13fb569bd90854701 Arizona Republicans file complaint against Pima County’s policy barring ICE from county property te 2026-04-07T00:21:05.592Z Arizona Republicans file complaint against Pima County’s policy barring ICE from county property The Pima County courthouse at dusk. (Photo by James Charnesky/Flickr/CC BY 2.0) Republican lawmakers are accusing Pima County of breaking state law because of a policy that prevents federal immigration agents from stepping foot on county property, like courthouses or police departments, unless they have a judge’s permission.  On Monday, Republican leadership in the Arizona Senate filed what’s known as a 1487 complaint with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, requesting an investigation into whether the county’s policy conflicts with state law. In February, the Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to bar federal agents from using county property to carry out immigration enforcement actions, prohibit county employees from giving them access to the property without a judicial warrant, and erect barriers, like locked gates, around properties that might be targeted by federal enforcement actions. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Senate President Warren Petersen criticized the policy as detrimental for public safety and dismissed it as politically motivated.  “We’re seeing Democrat-run local governments put radical political agendas ahead of public safety,” he said in a written statement. “Instead of supporting law enforcement and protecting their citizens from crime, they’re creating barriers that make it harder to enforce the law and easier for criminals to stay in our communities.” The Gilbert Republican joined Sens. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge, and John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, in requesting an opinion from AG Kris Mayes on whether the policy violates state law. They filed the complaint under a law that allows any lawmaker to spur an investigation into a county, city or town’s policy, even if they don’t represent the affected district.  Mayes has 30 days to publish her conclusion. If she finds that the county policy violates state law, the board could face a lawsuit. And keeping an unlawful policy in place means forfeiting the county’s share of state funding.   The GOP lawmakers argue that the resolution falls afoul of the Supremacy Clause in the Arizona Constitution that places federal authority over state authority, as well as an Arizona law that prohibits counties, cities and towns from limiting the enforcement of federal immigration laws to “less than the full extent permitted by federal law.” But, despite asking Mayes to weigh in, Republicans expressed doubt about whether her opinion could be trusted.  “Given her record and her public opposition to immigration enforcement, there is a serious question about whether she can review this case objectively,” Kavanagh said.  Mayes, a Democrat, has repeatedly criticized the Trump administration’s approach to immigration enforcement, drawing ire from Republicans in Arizona. After Mayes warned that federal raids could spark gun violence because of the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law, Republican lawmakers passed a resolution calling for her resignation.  The complaint is the second in as many weeks filed by Republicans in a bid to censure Democratic-led local governments for seeking to deter federal immigration raids. Last week, Prescott Republican Rep. Quang Nguyen called for an investigation into Phoenix City Council’s adoption of a policy that forbids federal agents from staging immigration enforcement operations on city property, like parks, without first obtaining permission from the city manager or police chief. In their complaint, Petersen, Kavanagh and Shope wrote that Pima County’s new policy unfairly discriminates against federal immigration agents and makes it harder for them to arrest or interview people who may be eligible for deportation. That, the trio argued, infringes on the “congressional mandate” to enforce federal immigration laws and violates Arizona’s prohibition on restricting the ability of federal immigration authorities to carry out their duties.  “Under the Resolution then, any member of the public can walk into a county building and ask for directions or use a parking lot while a federal immigration officer cannot,” reads the letter to Mayes. “Accordingly, the Resolution limits and restricts ICE’s ability to comply with the congressional mandate to inspect, investigate, arrest, detain, and remove aliens who are suspected of being, or found to be, unlawfully present in the United States.” When the board approved the resolution, it justified doing so by citing a state law that empowers a county to regulate the use of its property in a way that best meets the needs of the people who live there. The possibility of immigration enforcement actions taking place on county property, the board reasoned, erodes trust in local law enforcement, affecting public safety, and causes people to avoid county properties, which may impact their ability to obtain public services.  “County-owned and County-operated buildings exist to provide public services and civic access, and the presence of ICE officers conducting civil immigration enforcement activities within County buildings and facilities may deter residents, particularly immigrant and mixed-status families, from accessing essential services, participating in public processes, or engaging with County programs,” reads the resolution.  In an apparent nod to the state law being used to call into question the board’s policy, a provision in the resolution states that it isn’t intended to limit or restrict “the enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d44ddc3fb569bd908546e0 New poll reveals Spanberger's popularity is plummeting amid backlash over gerrymandering te 2026-04-07T00:20:44.012Z New poll reveals Spanberger's popularity is plummeting amid backlash over gerrymandering Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger was swept into the governor's mansion on a deep blue wave last November, but has seen her popularity plummet after less than 3 months in office. Forty-six percent of Virginians disapprove of her job performance, while 47% approve. Compared to Virginia governors from both sides of the aisle since 1994, Spanberger has the highest disapproval rating at this point in her term. In contrast, predecessor Gov. Glenn Youngkin saw a 54-39 job approval at this point in his term, with the highest favorability going to Democrat Mark Warner – now Virginia’s senior senator – with a 78-20 rating. ICE PRESSURES SPANBERGER AS FAIRFAX MURDER SUSPECTS TRIGGER NEW DETAINERS IN ‘SANCTUARY’ CLASH Warner’s current counterpart, Sen. Tim Kaine, was at 62-31, GOP Gov. Jim Gilmore III at 63-30, Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell at 59-39 and Democrats Terry McAuliffe and Ralph Northam at 52-30 and 48-37 respectively. RNC SUES TO STOP DEMOCRATS' VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING PUSH Spanberger defeated then-Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears by 15 points in November and completely flipped statewide offices to Democrats Ghazala Hashmi for lieutenant governor and Jay Jones for attorney general. The Post pointed out that while Spanberger’s favorability was narrow, her win dwarfed that of Youngkin’s over McAuliffe in 2021 – and the Falls Church business executive’s favorability was several points higher than hers. George Mason University Policy & Government Dean Mark Rozell, a co-sponsor of the poll, told the Post that while some bit of political polarization is "baked in," it was "unusual" to see such a result for Spanberger this early in her term after a campaign on a "centrist image." PRIMARY PAUSE, POLITICAL FIRESTORM: HIGH-STAKES ELECTIONS THIS MONTH TAKE CENTER STAGE Seven percent of Virginians, however, by contrast, cite her tenure as "too conservative." Spanberger’s shift on gerrymandering was recently evinced through redistricting referendum critics citing her own 2019 words back to her in recent mailers, according to reports. "Gerrymandering is detrimental to our democracy and it weakens the individual voices that form our electorates. Opposing gerrymandering should be a bipartisan priority," Spanberger tweeted six years ago when Virginia considered its ultimately successful bid to remove map-redrawing power from the partisan legislature. INSURGENT VIRGINIA DEMOCRAT SAYS HIS PARTY IS ‘COMPLETELY WRONG’ ON GUN RIGHTS AND GERRYMANDERING However, Spanberger’s office recently denied claims that there had been any internal deals made involving her personally to help get more Democrats elected; particularly in the case of the Second Congressional District in Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore. Spanberger has also received criticism for appearing to pivot on gun control, from a moderate stance while in Congress favoring commonsense reforms and citing her resume as a former gun-toting CIA agent and postal inspector, to a governor poised to sign sweeping gun bans drafted by far-left Fairfax Democrats. "I’m a mother of three girls in Virginia Public Schools. I’m also a former federal agent who carried a gun every single day for my job," she said at a 2025 rally. "So I come at this issue as someone who cares deeply about the safety of our kids and as someone who understands the responsibilities of owning and of carrying a firearm." The redistricting referendum has been criticized for unfairly empowering Spanberger’s base counties, as five newly-drawn districts would originate in Fairfax and envelop – and critics say overpower – the voices of rural central and Western Virginia. One such district in particular, unfavorably shaped like a lobster according to critics, already has three notable Democratic candidates – gun control bill sponsor State Del. Dan Helmer of Fairfax, former first lady Dorothy McAuliffe, and former Jack Smith deputy JP Cooney – despite the referendum not being officially decided by the voters until April 21. Fox News Digital reached out to Spanberger for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d44bab3fb569bd90854683 CBS to replace Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ with Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’ te 2026-04-07T00:11:23.446Z CBS to replace Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ with Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’ In a historic late night shakeup, CBS is replacing Stephen Colbert’s "Late Show" with Byron Allen’s "Comics Unleashed." CBS announced in July that it had canceled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and that it would officially go off the air in May 2026 after a more than 10-year run. Liberal critics have accused CBS and Paramount of ending the show to appease President Donald Trump and receive approval for a long-planned merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media. What followed was a drawn-out drama between Colbert and his network that will finally come to an end this spring. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "The network will air Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen at 11:35 p.m. beginning May 22, followed by another Allen-produced series, the comedy game show Funny You Should Ask, at 12:35 a.m. The Late Show will sign off on May 21." BROADCAST BIAS: LATE-NIGHT COMEDY DEATH SPIRAL SHOWS HOW LEFTIST HATE KILLED THEIR HUMOR The same outlet also noted that "Comics Unleashed has been airing in the later spot this season and also aired there during the 2023 writers and actors strikes." "Comics Unleashed," hosted by Allen, is described by IMDb as "Byron Allen and four of the most talented comedians take center stage to share stories, tell jokes, and bring the biggest laughter to television. It's entertaining. It's unpredictable. It's undeniably hilarious. It's Comics Unleashed." "I created and launched Comics Unleashed 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love — ," Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. "I truly appreciate CBS’ confidence in me by picking up our two-hour comedy block of Comics Unleashed and Funny You Should Ask, because the world can never have enough laughter." STEPHEN COLBERT REVEALS WHETHER HE'D RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2028 The ascension of Allen’s show appears to be a sign of the times, precisely as many of the late-night talk shows like Colbert’s have been accused of becoming divisively political and out of step with American audiences, many of whom go to podcasts for political commentary. The final season of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" was recently ripped by Variety as "not very good TV" and out of touch with everyday Americans as the host has been flattered by a parade of celebrities. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d44b973fb569bd9085467a NHL team bans fan who bought tickets for group seen celebrating goal with Nazi salute te 2026-04-07T00:11:03.751Z NHL team bans fan who bought tickets for group seen celebrating goal with Nazi salute The Dallas Stars on Monday banned a fan from attending games at the American Airlines Center after they bought tickets for a group of spectators who were seen celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute. Courtney Ripley told WFAA-TV that she was the one who took a video at a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in December, showing the group of four fans extending their right arms with a straightened right hand facing downward. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The team conducted an investigation that identified the person who bought the group their tickets and subsequently banned them. "Any type of discriminatory or hateful behavior will not be tolerated and has no place in our arena," the team said in a statement. "Creating and sustaining environments that are inclusive, safe and respectful is a non-negotiable for the Dallas Stars." NHL COMMISSIONER SAYS HE 'BINGED' NEW HOCKEY REALITY SHOW 'IN ONE NIGHT,' REAFFIRMS STANCE ON PRIDE JERSEYS "Additionally, we are increasing in-arena messaging regarding the Fan Code of Conduct and how our fans can report violations, along with prioritizing staff training to identify and handle situations that arise," the team added. The American Airlines Center told ESPN last week that it has "zero tolerance for any acts of hate and/or discrimination." The NHL has a multipoint fan code of conduct. It states that "the best hockey experiences happen in environments that are inclusive, safe and respectful." Each team has a scripted segment that is shared on their video board, through their public address system or both. The script reminds fans about their respective codes of conduct. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d44b833fb569bd90854671 Mamdani unveils new 'racial equity plan' for more 'equitable future' that prompts quick DOJ pushback te 2026-04-07T00:10:43.946Z Mamdani unveils new 'racial equity plan' for more 'equitable future' that prompts quick DOJ pushback New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released his "Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan" on Monday, which quickly prompted pushback from conservatives online and skepticism from President Donald Trump’s Justice Department, with one top official saying she will "review" the move.  Mamdani’s office explained in a press release that the preliminary report, which the mayor had promised to release within 100 days in office, shows racial disparities in areas like housing, education, and income, and the new plan aims to "establish a new framework for how New York City measures affordability, understands inequity and plans for a more equitable future." "The True Cost of Living Measure offers an honest account of what it actually costs to live in this city — and who is being left behind. It shows that this is not a crisis affecting a small minority of New Yorkers. It is a crisis touching the vast majority of our city, in every borough and every neighborhood," Mamdani said in the press release. "But we know this crisis is not felt equally. Black and Latino New Yorkers — who have been pushed out of this city for decades — are bearing the brunt. The Preliminary Racial Equity Plan is where we begin to reverse that pattern. These reports make one thing clear: we cannot tackle systemic racial inequity without confronting the affordability crisis head-on, and we cannot solve the cost-of-living crisis without dismantling systemic racial inequity." MAMDANI'S 'GUN VIOLENCE' COMMENTS AFTER KILLING OF 7-MONTH OLD BABY SPARK OUTRAGE: 'ABSOLUTE DISGRACE' Mamdani’s announcement quickly sparked pushback from conservatives, as well as from the Trump administration, expressing concerns about race-based initiatives and spending which the administration has been working to undo since taking power last year. "Sounds fishy/illegal," DOJ Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon posted on X. "Will review!" "Straight-up racism against White people," conservative influencer account Libs of TikTok posted on X.  "The reality is Mamdani is implementing blatantly racist policies that reward and punish people based on their skin color," conservative commentator Paul A. Szypula posted on X. The city billed the racial equity plan as the "first time any New York City administration has required major city agencies to examine their work through a racial equity lens and identify and eliminate disparities" and said the plan sets goals across seven domains that include: "Children, Youth, Older Adults and Families; Economy; Housing and Preservation; Infrastructure and Environment; Health and Wellbeing; Community Safety, Rights and Accountability; and Good Governance and Inclusive Decision-Making." The report cites a sizable gap in the median net worth of white households compared to Black households while reporting that Black New Yorkers also have a lower life expectancy and suggests the way to address those gaps is an expansive framework featuring more than 200 agency-level goals, over 800 proposed strategies, and roughly 600 performance indicators intended to track progress over time. "Inequity has been embedded in the foundation of our city and nation since their inception; dismantling it requires a collective effort," NYC Chief Equity Officer and NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice Commissioner Afua Atta-Mensah said in Monday’s press release. NYC LANDLORDS FIRE BACK AT ‘RACIST’ MAMDANI AIDE'S CLAIM THAT TIES HOMEOWNERSHIP TO 'WHITE SUPREMACY' "The NYC Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan reflects the city's commitment to systemic transformation—turning our values into actions. From housing and healthcare to education and infrastructure, every agency plays a pivotal role in reshaping how government serves New Yorkers. This plan outlines measurable goals and actionable strategies to advance racial equity, promote justice and create lasting change." Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani’s office and the DOJ for comment. Dating back to his mayoral campaign, Mamdani has faced intense criticism for his focus on race and "equity, including a policy proposal, "Stop the Squeeze on NYC Homeowners," that outlined his plans to "shift the tax burden from overtaxed homeowners in the outer boroughs to more expensive homes in richer and Whiter neighborhoods."  In February, Mamdani faced criticism over his budget plan that stated the Office of Racial Equity would receive $5.6 million annually, while the Commission on Racial Equity would be allocated $4.6 million, a combined total of $10.2 million. The new figure represents roughly a $3 million increase — or about a 42% jump — from the approximately $7.2 million allocated last year. Fox News Digital’s Amanda Macias contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d446e53fb569bd90854598 Bald-headed killer smiles as prosecutors reveal what she did before dad walked in te 2026-04-06T23:51:01.942Z Bald-headed killer smiles as prosecutors reveal what she did before dad walked in A Washington state woman, who at times smiled in court, has been sentenced to nearly three decades in prison in the killing of her father, a case prosecutors say was marked by weeks of planning. Alyssa Bradburn, 33, was sentenced April 2 in Spokane County Superior Court to 340 months in prison after a jury found her guilty of first-degree murder with a firearm enhancement in the 2024 killing of her father, Timothy Bradburn. The sentence, roughly 28 years, comes about a month after jurors returned the guilty verdict. Prosecutors said Bradburn showed little emotion throughout the trial, often sitting stoically and at times smiling. During her testimony, she said she "enjoyed" the trial process but believed she deserved punishment and would accept her sentence. COLORADO MOM ACCUSED OF KILLING 2 CHILDREN AND FLEEING TO UK RETURNS STATESIDE TO FACE MURDER CHARGES "I killed Tim Bradburn, and I am guilty," she said during trial, smiling, according to The Spokesman-Review. "I’m not afraid anymore. I’m OK with going to prison for however long." According to court documents and testimony cited by prosecutors, Bradburn called 911 on June 25, 2024, and reported that she had shot her father as he returned home from a trip to Hawaii. She told dispatchers his body was in the entryway of their Northwest Spokane home and that she would be waiting outside for police. SON LEARNS FATE YEARS AFTER BRUTAL FAMILY MURDERS IN WEALTHY COASTAL ENCLAVE Investigators say Timothy Bradburn was ambushed as he walked through the front door, still holding his suitcase and keys. Bradburn told detectives she believed she shot him three times — twice in the chest and once in the head to make sure he was dead. An autopsy later determined he had been shot four times. Prosecutors said the killing was deliberate. ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF GEORGE W BUSH’S INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR JOHN NEGROPONTE SENTENCED IN FRIEND’S DRUNKEN MURDER Bradburn admitted she began planning to kill her father weeks in advance, practicing with the firearm inside the home and getting help loading it at a gun range. She also journaled about the plan in the days leading up to the shooting. "The evidence… demonstrated an extreme and elaborate degree of planning," Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Emily Sullivan said. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Bradburn initially claimed she acted in self-defense, alleging her father had abused her and her dogs, but later withdrew those accusations, FOX 28 Spokane reported. During sentencing, her brother, Trace Bradburn, described the devastating impact of the loss. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "My father was everything to me," he said. He also pushed back on the earlier allegations, saying they had unfairly damaged his father’s memory. SEND US A TIP HERE "The false accusations made against him have deeply tarnished his memory," he said, according to FOX 28. "My dad was an amazing man, and he never did anything to hurt anyone." "I just have to live my life with that… and it just guts me every day," he added. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Prosecutors had asked for a higher sentence, 320 months plus a 60-month firearm enhancement, arguing the killing of her own father, combined with the level of planning, made the case especially disturbing. Bradburn’s defense attorney argued for a lower sentence, citing her lack of criminal history and mental health issues, saying she sometimes struggles to distinguish between fantasy and reality, the outlet reported. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Judge Julie McKay ultimately imposed a mid-range sentence of 280 months, plus the 60-month firearm enhancement, for a total of 340 months. "Unfortunately, the crime Ms. Bradburn decided to start her criminal history with is the most significant and serious that we have," McKay said during sentencing, according to the outlet. In addition to prison time, Bradburn will serve 36 months of community custody, must pay restitution related to her father’s death, and is permanently barred from contacting her brother. The judge acknowledged the devastation to the family, noting that no sentence could undo the loss. Bradburn's legal team declined to comment on the sentencing or her change in appearance. Fox News Digital reached out to the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d446be3fb569bd90854588 Hegseth Likens Easter Rescue of U.S. Airman to Resurrection of Jesus Christ te 2026-04-06T23:50:22.196Z Hegseth Likens Easter Rescue of U.S. Airman to Resurrection of Jesus Christ President Trump also asserted that God supports the American war against Iran “because God is good, and God wants to see people taken care of.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4447a3fb569bd90854529 Jane Seymour rocks a bold red bathing suit for family getaway to Hawaii te 2026-04-06T23:40:42.316Z Jane Seymour rocks a bold red bathing suit for family getaway to Hawaii Jane Seymour is taking a break from work to enjoy family time in Hawaii. The British actress, 75, took to Instagram to share a series of snapshots from her vacation in Hawaii, where she is spending time with her daughter and grandchildren. Seymour shared the photos alongside thoughtful captions centered on family, gratitude and slowing down. In her most recent post, Seymour is seen walking along the shoreline in a bold red one-piece swimsuit with a front cutout. She accessorized with a wide-brimmed sun hat and oversized black sunglasses, lifting both arms in the air as she smiled toward the camera. The shoreline is framed by mountains and the ocean behind her. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS JANE SEYMOUR SAYS SHE’S ‘IN MY PRIME RIGHT NOW’ AT 74 She captioned the post, "Somewhere between the ocean and the mountains, it feels easier to remember what really matters. Carrying a bit of that calm into the week ahead. What helps you stay grounded during busy days? 🧘‍♀️" Seymour also shared another beachside moment a few days prior, offering a second look from her Hawaii trip. ‘ALL MY CHILDREN’ STAR SUSAN LUCCI ONCE ATE ASPARAGUS FOR 10 DAYS TO FIT INTO ‘SEXY’ NIGHTGOWN In the image, the "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" star is photographed strolling barefoot along the sand in a light green one-piece swimsuit with delicate cutout detailing. She again wore a wide-brimmed hat and dark sunglasses, smiling as she walked along the shoreline under a bright blue sky. She included a message about slowing down, "Let the end of the week feel like a fresh start. 💚 A moment to breathe, to smile, and to step into the weekend with a lighter heart. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to?" Beyond the photos, Seymour also shared a video of herself seated on the sand, speaking directly to the camera as she reflected on the meaning of the trip. In the clip, she said she felt incredibly grateful to be vacationing in Hawaii with her family, including her daughter and grandchildren. Seymour noted that she has spent much of her life focused on work and rarely takes time purely for enjoyment. JANE SEYMOUR SAYS SHE’S ‘NEVER ON A DIET,’ REVEALS SIMPLE ROUTINE THAT’S KEPT HER A SIZE 4 FOR DECADES She wished her followers a Happy Easter, "I spend most of my life working all the time and very rarely do I actually stop and do something just for fun," she said. "Some days are meant for reflection, for stillness, and for remembering what really matters. Being here with my family, surrounded by such beauty, I feel incredibly grateful for these moments we get to share. However you’re spending today, I hope it brings you a sense of calm. Happy Easter! What are you grateful for today? 🙏🏼" Seymour has long been open about how she maintains her health and balance as she continues working steadily into her 70s. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In a July 2025 interview with Fox News Digital, the actress said she avoids extreme routines, instead focusing on consistency and listening to her body. "I am now the size I was when I was 17 and a ballet dancer," Seymour said at the time, adding that she aims to maintain her weight without pressure. "I try to stay around the same weight, but without going crazy about it," she explained. PAULINA PORIZKOVA, 60, DITCHES ‘SMOKE AND MIRRORS’ IN CANDID LINGERIE VIDEO The Golden Globe winner also emphasized that her approach to wellness is rooted in moderation rather than restriction, noting she prioritizes simple, sustainable habits and daily movement. "I’m not trying to look like a 20-year-old," she said. "I’m just trying to be the most mobile that I can be for my age and what my body’s capable of." Seymour, who stars in the Acorn TV series "Harry Wild," appears to be leaning into that balance, making time for both her career and meaningful moments with family. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d442213fb569bd908544c2 Drinking habits of parents may be more contagious than they think: 'Greater risk' te 2026-04-06T23:30:41.334Z Drinking habits of parents may be more contagious than they think: 'Greater risk' A parent’s drinking habits really do rub off on their children, a new study suggests. Specific parenting interventions can break the cycle of generational substance use, even if the parents don't stop drinking themselves, according to researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo. The study analyzed data from more than 4,200 Brazilian teens and their guardians, finding that parents' drinking habits are a leading predictor of whether their teenagers will partake in alcohol or drugs. COMMON DRINKING HABIT MAY QUIETLY TRIPLE RISK OF ADVANCED LIVER CONDITION A parent’s alcohol consumption is associated with a 24% probability of their child drinking, and that risk escalates when multiple substances are involved, according to the study's press release.  When guardians use both alcohol and tobacco or vapes, the likelihood of their children following suit jumps to 28%. The findings were published in the scientific journal Addictive Behaviors. The data was collected from 2023 to 2024 in four towns in Brazil. The average age of the adolescents was 14.7 years, and the group included an even mix of boys and girls. "With this study, we reinforce the fact that parents' patterns of alcohol and other drug use influence their children's," said lead author Zila Sanchez, a professor at the university, in the release. GEN Z STILL DRINKS, JUST EARLIER AS THE ‘DAYCAP’ TREND BEGINS UPENDING NIGHTLIFE The most effective form of prevention appears to be lead-by-example abstinence. When guardians opt not to drink, 89% of adolescents refrain from using alcohol or other drugs. Home environment also played a role in adolescent substance use, as the researchers analyzed the effects of the following four parenting styles. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "If they set rules and limits at home and show affection, these protective factors greatly minimize the risk they themselves pose when they consume these substances," Sanchez said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER However, the researchers warned that affection isn't a cure-all, and that if alcohol is framed as a universal coping mechanism, a teenager is far more likely to adopt that behavior. "When consumption is frequent and treated as something trivial, it translates into greater risk, regardless of the existing emotional bond," Sanchez said. The researchers noted some limitations of the study. Because it analyzed a snapshot of data from one point in time, it shows a connection but cannot prove that parents’ drinking caused the teens' choices. The data also relied on surveys from teenagers, who may have underreported their own use or misremembered their parents' habits. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Additionally, because the study focused only on four towns in Brazil, the results may not reflect drinking cultures or family dynamics in other parts of the world. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d43ff13fb569bd9085445c California's high-speed rail fiasco exposed in brutal '60 Minutes' segment te 2026-04-06T23:21:21.792Z California's high-speed rail fiasco exposed in brutal '60 Minutes' segment CBS News' "60 Minutes" targeted California's high-speed rail project on Sunday, speaking to multiple officials about the project that has yielded little return since state residents voted in support of it in 2008. CBS' Jon Wertheim spoke to Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., Lou Thompson, who helped found Amtrak and served on California's high speed rail peer review group until 2024, California High Speed Rail Authority board member Anthony Williams and California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin. "We're now in 2026. There are no trains. There's no track laid. It was a complete bait and switch," Fong told "60 Minutes." California voters approved nearly $10 billion in taxpayer funds via municipal bonds in 2008 for an 800-mile high-speed rail system connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, which was estimated to cost roughly $33 billion. The project, which began under former Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown, has been plagued by ballooning costs and delays, and Williams said the latest estimate of the cost to connect the two cities was over $125 billion, nearly quadruple the original amount. 'THE DAILY SHOW' ROASTS GAVIN NEWSOM ON HOMELESSNESS, HIGH-SPEED RAIL IN SATIRICAL 'LEADING MAN' VIDEO The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) said it expects trains to begin running in 2030, a decade after the Golden State's initial goal. CBS reported that the state was getting ready to lay down track for the project, but instead of Los Angeles to San Francisco, it will run about a third of that distance, connecting Bakersfield and Merced. Omishakin acknowledged that mistakes were made in the project. "There were mistakes made. Some of the criticism on this project, I think, is very fair," he said. "I don’t think the voters fully understood — and neither did we in the public sector — what it was going to take to actually get this project delivered." NEWSOM-BACKED HIGH-SPEED RAIL 'BOONDOGGLE' HIT WITH NEW HOUSE INVESTIGATION Williams told CBS that the financing was not there to complete the rail when construction started. "It wasn’t. Let’s be real. We had a lot to learn, we had a lot of growth to do, and, you know, it’s arguable whether we should have been clearer about that," he said. Thompson was asked by CBS' Wertheim if he thought he'd see the system built in their lifetimes. "I don't know. I'm dubious. I'm dubious. Absent a national political will to work with the states to create some of these systems, I think it's going to be in, of course, my lifetime almost certainly not. But maybe yours, I don't know," he said. California's high-speed rail project suffered a major setback after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the termination of $4 billion in unspent federal funding by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in July 2025. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Citing 16 years of failure, no completed high-speed track, and escalating costs, Duffy declared the project at the time, dubbed the "train to nowhere," a mismanaged and over-budget "boondoggle." Fox News' Elizabeth Elkind and Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d43fde3fb569bd90854453 AI-backed super PAC expands into multiple GOP primaries after claiming early wins te 2026-04-06T23:21:02.192Z AI-backed super PAC expands into multiple GOP primaries after claiming early wins FIRST ON FOX: Fresh off a string of primary wins, a major super PAC network aiming to elect AI-friendly candidates to Congress is intervening in several GOP primaries ahead of November’s midterm elections. Leading the Future, a pro-AI group backed by industry executives with a sizable war chest, is pledging to spend $1.5 million supporting Jim Kingston in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District, Aaron Flint in Montana’s 1st Congressional District and Chris McGowan in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. The GOP-held districts are reliably Republican, but all three candidates face primary challengers where an outside spending group’s contributions could prove decisive. President Donald Trump has endorsed Flint and McGowan, but has yet to weigh in on the Georgia seat vacated by Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., who is running for Senate. The super PAC network’s new round of spending comes after it claimed victories in North Carolina, Texas and Illinois, where it poured money into key primaries to elect candidates in both parties who oppose a patchwork of state AI regulations and are more supportive of the industry. SCOOP: HOUSE GOP CAMPAIGN ARM LAUNCHES ‘MAGA MAJORITY’ PROGRAM TO BOOST TRUMP-ALIGNED CANDIDATES "Our recent success across other primaries has allowed us to expand our footprint and continue supporting pro-innovation candidates who understand the need for a national regulatory framework on AI," Zac Moffatt, Leading the Future co-strategist, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "We believe the candidates we’re backing will help deliver real results for a stronger, more prosperous future."  The pro-AI group spent more than $1 million to help Democratic Illinois House candidate Melissa Bean defeat several far-left opponents, while its six-figure ad buy put Republican North Carolina House candidate Laurie Buckhout over a crowded field of challengers.  NEW PRO-AI GROUP BACKED BY TRUMP ALLIES PLANS $100M MIDTERM SPENDING PUSH In Texas, Leading the Future spent a combined $1.4 million in support of Republican candidates Jace Yarbrough, Jessica Steinmann, Chris Gober and Tom Sell, who all won or advanced to the runoff in their respective primaries. The group's aggressive midterm presence comes as the Trump administration is pushing for a single federal AI framework and the buildout of supporting infrastructure, including data centers. The outside spending network is powered by donors including Greg Brockman, president of OpenAI, and his wife Anna, in addition to venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. Leading the Future raised more than $125 million in 2025 and reported more than $70 million in the bank at the beginning of this year. Leading the Future has also targeted candidates who support more guardrails on the industry, which critics argue could stifle innovation and cede growth to China. The group is pledging to spend millions to shut out Democratic New York state legislator Alex Boros from Congress. The group’s latest spending supporting Kingston, Flint and McGowan includes ads running on broadcast, cable and digital, as well as direct mail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d43fca3fb569bd9085444a Trump aiming to 'subvert the midterms' and 'sow doubt' about results, ABC's Stephanopolous reports te 2026-04-06T23:20:42.296Z Trump aiming to 'subvert the midterms' and 'sow doubt' about results, ABC's Stephanopolous reports ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos repeatedly suggested that President Donald Trump was trying to "sow doubt" about the 2026 midterm elections through his recent executive order on mail-in ballots. The "This Week" host began a segment discussing Trump's recent executive order to limit mail-in voting and create a nationwide list of eligible voters, claiming that it was done to "subvert" the midterm elections. "President Trump signed an executive order to limit mail-in voting," Stephanopoulos reported. "His latest move to subvert the midterms, sow doubt about the results as his party faces political headwinds." KATIE COURIC CLAIMS TRUMP'S TEAM MAY WANT TO 'F--- WITH OUR ELECTIONS' AHEAD OF MIDTERMS His comments led to a story by ABC correspondent Mary Bruce, who used similar language in her report. "The president has increasingly sought to sow distrust in the nation‘s elections ahead of the midterms, as he‘s remained fixated on his 2020 defeat," Bruce said. "The administration [is] actively investigating Trump‘s baseless claims that he beat Joe Biden in Georgia and Arizona in that election. Trump also recently called to nationalize elections, and the Justice Department is attempting to force at least 29 states to turn over voter data." In a follow-up segment with Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt, Stephanopoulos reiterated concerns that "the president has taken several steps to sow doubt about the election returns" and that "results are going to be challenged" after the election. JOY BEHAR CLAIMS TRUMP SEEKING TO DECLARE MARTIAL LAW TO STOP MIDTERM ELECTIONS AMID ICE PROTESTS In a comment to Fox News Digital, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said, "Per usual, George Slopadopoulos has no idea what he’s talking about, he’s just regurgitating Democrat talking points as if they’re fact." She continued, "President Trump’s election integrity agenda will secure American elections so every single American can have confidence that their vote is protected and that only American citizens are voting in American elections. The American people overwhelmingly support the President’s commonsense policies."  Trump's executive order directs the Department of Homeland Security to compile lists of eligible voters in each state and block the U.S. Postal Service from delivering absentee ballots to voters not on state-approved rolls. Shortly after Trump signed the order on Tuesday, Arizona, California and Oregon pledged to sue the administration, claiming the order is unconstitutional. Stephanopoulos and ABC News were previously sued by Trump in 2024 after Stephanopoulos claimed during a March 2024 report that the then-candidate was found "liable for rape" in a civil case. LIBERALS FLOAT TRUMP WILL TAMPER WITH, CANCEL MIDTERM ELECTIONS Stephanopoulos repeated the claim ten times despite the fact that a jury actually determined Trump was liable for "sexual abuse," which has a distinct definition under New York law. The lawsuit was formally dismissed in December 2024 after Trump received a $15 million settlement. The network also paid $1 million for Trump's attorney fees and issued segments of regret regarding Stephanopoulos' comments in an editor's note at the bottom of an ABC News article on the news segment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d43b313fb569bd908543a5 Lake Havasu City Restaurant Inspections, February 2026 te 2026-04-06T23:01:05.399Z Lake Havasu City Restaurant Inspections, February 2026 Reported by the Mohave County Department of Health. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d43b1a3fb569bd9085437e Trump roasts Biden over autopen use in viral interaction with kids at White House Easter Egg Roll te 2026-04-06T23:00:42.931Z Trump roasts Biden over autopen use in viral interaction with kids at White House Easter Egg Roll President Donald Trump couldn’t resist turning a fun moment into a roast — and a sales pitch — all at once. The president yucked it up with a group of kids who were coloring pictures at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday. Trump joked that the kids might as well turn his signature into a side hustle, telling them he could sign autographs for them. "Then tonight, you could sell them for $25,000 on eBay," Trump joked, drawing laughs from the crowd.  But the comedian-in-chief wasn’t done yet. The president rarely passes up an opportunity to shade his predecessor. EXCLUSIVE: TRUMP WHITE HOUSE TORPEDOES BIDEN ATTEMPT TO SHIELD ‘AUTOPEN PRESIDENCY’ FILES "Biden would use the autopen," Trump said. "He was incapable of signing his name, so they’d follow him around with this big machine. You know what it was called? An autopen!" The roast of Biden wasn’t the only viral moment. At one point, a young boy wandered behind Trump as he sat at a table and blurted out, "Donald Trump, you’re the best president!"  To which the president responded: "Thank you, honey. I agree." WHITE HOUSE MARKS HOLY WEEK, EASTER WITH DAYS OF PRAYER CENTERED ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY The theme of this year’s Easter Egg Roll was "patriotic spirit." The South Lawn was packed with kid-friendly attractions, from the traditional egg roll to hands-on stations like military card writing, space-themed activities, egg decorating and even mini golf. According to the Office of the First Lady, the event aimed to bring families together to celebrate Easter while highlighting the values of freedom and tradition central to the American story. There was more fun to be had, including an AI-Creation Station, flower bouquet building, a flight lab, a sensory-friendly egg hunt — and live chickens. America250 hosted an immersive experience celebrating America’s historic monuments through a "George the Star’s Journey" activity. Spotted at the Egg Roll were some of the president’s children, including son Eric Trump and his wife Laura Trump, as well as daughter Tiffany and her husband Michael Boulos. Fox News Digital's Ashley J. DiMella contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d438dc3fb569bd90854351 From Midland to Anaheim: Angels prospect Chase Shores’ journey shaped by size, setbacks, competitiveness te 2026-04-06T22:51:08.874Z From Midland to Anaheim: Angels prospect Chase Shores’ journey shaped by size, setbacks, competitiveness PHOENIX – On the field of the Los Angeles Angels’ complex in Tempe, towering right-hander Chase Shores was hard to miss during spring training, where he was a non-roster invitee. At 6-feet-8, Shores has long stood out on a baseball field, but those who have coached him say what separates him is not just his size or his 100 mph fastball – it is his competitiveness. “He’s probably one of the most competitive kids I’ve ever been around,” said Eric Garcia, Shores’ coach at Legacy High School in Midland, Texas. “Sometimes, you know, to a fault.” That competitiveness is one reason the Angels selected Shores in the second round of the 2025 MLB Draft, and it will be on display Tuesday when Shores is scheduled to make his first start of the season for the Angels’ High-A affiliate Tri-City Dust Devils against the Everett AquaSox, marking the next step in his progression. Garcia, who first coached Shores as an assistant during the big right-hander’s junior season before taking over as head coach the next season, said Shores’ obvious physical tools were hard to miss even then. “I think the first thing was probably before I got here, his sophomore year, his size just was not like any other,” Garcia said. “He just continued to build on that as he got bigger and stronger, into his senior year.” By his junior year, Shores was already throwing in the low 90s, Garcia said, making him a major league prospect. But Garcia said Shores’ competitiveness showed up just as much at the plate as it did on the mound. “In high school, he was one of the better hitters we had as well,” Garcia said. “He was ultra-competitive at the plate. He was ultra-competitive on the mound, and you couldn’t ask for a better kid.” That competitive streak carried Shores to LSU, where he was part of a national championship team and later worked his way back from Tommy John surgery – a recovery that tested him mentally more than physically. Shores pitched the final 2⅔ innings of the second and deciding game of the College World Series final series, yielding just one hit and no runs to earn the save in a 5-3 victory over Coastal Carolina “For him to have to sit an entire year at LSU and watch from the dugout, that was probably the most mentally taxing thing,” Garcia said. “I think that’s why you saw that show when he finally got to pitch in the College World Series and helped LSU close out that national championship. I think that was kind of a culmination of what he went through.” Shores has spoken about his focus on reaching the major leagues as quickly as possible, regardless of role. After being drafted by the Angels, Shores said his goal was simple. “The faster I get to the big leagues is really all I care about. Whatever role that fits … that’s the role I will take,” Shores told the Midland Reporter-Telegram after signing with the Angels. The Angels saw both the physical tools and the mentality when they drafted Shores. General manager Perry Minasian said the organization was drawn not just to Shores’ size and velocity, but to his character – including the competitiveness. “What drew us to him was the makeup, and what kind of person he is, and how important he takes this, and how much he loves it, and how good he wants to be at it,” Minasian said. “Anybody can see the talent. It was the intangibles that really made him stand out.” That pro-like mentality, Garcia said, has been there since high school – not just in games, but in the way Shores interacted with others. “He was stopping and signing autographs for little kids,” Garcia said. “Always willing to work with the youth at our camps and stuff like that. He just had the whole package when it comes to that.” Shores’ parents, Bryan and Nicole Shores, both former college athletes, also played a major role in shaping that mindset. His father once described him as a fierce competitor, while his mother said during his recovery from injury that the family never doubted he would return stronger. After being drafted, Shores reported to the Angels’ complex in Tempe, where he began his professional career. He was later invited back as a non-roster player to the club’s major league spring training camp – another step in his development toward the big leagues. While most of his work took place on the back fields of the Angels’ complex, Shores was facing professional hitters for the first time and building toward a defined role in the Angels’ system. Garcia believes Shores’ competitiveness and perseverance will continue to carry him forward as he develops into a professional pitcher.  “Once he finds his role, whether they end up using him as a starter, as a closer, I think they’re going to get a guy that has potential to play in the league for quite a while,” Garcia said. “I don’t doubt him for one minute in anything that he sets his mind to.” From a towering high school pitcher in Midland, Texas to a national champion at LSU and now a developing prospect in the minor leagues, Shores’ journey has been shaped as much by adversity and determination as by velocity – a combination the Angels believe could carry him to big things in his career.  The post From Midland to Anaheim: Angels prospect Chase Shores’ journey shaped by size, setbacks, competitiveness appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d438c33fb569bd90854313 'Knots Landing' star Donna Mills hits back after critic says she wears ‘too much makeup' for her age te 2026-04-06T22:50:43.784Z 'Knots Landing' star Donna Mills hits back after critic says she wears ‘too much makeup' for her age "Knots Landing" star Donna Mills is hitting back at a critic who took aim at her appearance. On Sunday, the 85-year-old actress shared an Instagram video in which she responded to a social media user who wrote, "You wear too much makeup for your age." In the clip, Mills was seen sporting a black leather jacket over a black lace-trimmed tank top with jeans. Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves and her makeup included a rosy blush, pink lip gloss and smokey eyeshadow. 'KNOTS LANDING' STAR DONNA MILLS, 81, DETAILS HER SECRETS TO STAYING FIT: 'I'M CAREFUL' "Oh, this comment," Mills said with a laugh while pointing at the critical remark that was displayed above her. "I guess I didn’t get the memo." The video then cut to Mills, who appeared as a stereotypical elderly woman as she wore a white ruffled blouse, a pearl choker and wire-rimmed eyeglasses with gray hair pulled back into a bun.  "Did you want me to look like this?" she asked with a chuckle. "Sorry, not sorry." The clip cut back to Mills in her previous chic look as she said, "I like the way I look. This is my style, and style doesn’t have an expiration date." JAMIE LEE CURTIS BLASTS HOLLYWOOD ‘FAKERY,’ SAYS PLASTIC SURGERY MADE HER FEEL ‘FRAUDULENT’ "I said what I said," Mills wrote in the caption, adding a white heart emoji. Mills' post was quickly flooded with supportive comments from her celebrity friends and fans. "Most of those comments are from dusty old women who are jealous of your beauty Donna lol!" En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson wrote. "They hate that you disagree with aging and instead choose youth and confidence! Keep being FABULOUS." LORI LOUGHLIN'S AGELESS APPEARANCE HAS FANS DOING A DOUBLE TAKE AT CHARITY EVENT "I love this so much," "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kyle Richardson commented as Academy Award winning actress Octavia Spencer left a series of fire emojis. APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST  "That’s right! You look extraordinary! But the best part is you love it and so do we, "The Young and the Restless" actress Tracy Bregman chimed in. "Actual Queen," one fan wrote, while another added, "Goddess Donna, you will never know how NOT to be stunningly, eternally beautiful!" OPRAH WINFREY FIRES BACK AT INTERNET TROLLS MOCKING HER '90-YEAR-OLD' WALK AT PARIS FASHION WEEK "You are stunning and your makeup is beautiful!' one Instagram user commented. "Love your response and the graciousness along with it! Thats why you exude (sic) being a Lady!" Mills rose to fame when she starred as the scheming divorcee Abby Cunningham in the long-running soap opera "Knots Landing" from 1980 to 1989. Abby was known for her glamorous makeup, styled blonde hair and power-dressing wardrobe. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The actress has long said that she regularly did her own makeup on the show, partly because she was impatient with long makeup sessions. In a 2014 episode of "Oprah: Where Are They Now?," the "Nope" star explained that she had picked up her skills from working with leading makeup artists. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS  "I just learned from them," Mills said. "I found out what they did, how they did it. And so I started to implement it myself. And believe me, it takes me less time to do it than it takes somebody else." "It's one of my things," she continued. "I can't sit still for that long, kind of, you know, in the chair having somebody work on me. It just drives me nuts. So I'd rather do it at home, do it myself, I have my little TV I can watch, and I'm entertained while I'm doing it, so it's better for me." Mills also shared the story behind her 1986 instructional makeup video "The Eyes Have It," which became a hit after it was distributed by Universal Pictures. The actress produced and starred in the video, which led to her to create a beauty kit that was sold on the home shopping network QVC. "When I did the video, it was like, because I got so many letters from people saying, ‘How do you do your makeup? How do you your eyes? You use all these different colors and stuff like that,'" she recalled. "And it was the simplest way to answer them. And I did it all myself. I mean, I financed it, I hired the director and I had no idea it would be as big as it was, but it was fun." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d436a13fb569bd908542ad Horse trapped in Mesa canal rescued by firefighters te 2026-04-06T22:41:37.336Z Horse trapped in Mesa canal rescued by firefighters The horse was exhausted after being rescued from the canal and took some time to rest before being able to walk on her own again, the fire department said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d436893fb569bd90854282 Repeat offender with 19 felonies busted after wild caught-on-camera chase: police te 2026-04-06T22:41:13.574Z Repeat offender with 19 felonies busted after wild caught-on-camera chase: police A repeat offender with a long and violent criminal history is back behind bars after leading law enforcement on a dangerous chase in a stolen vehicle, authorities said. Deputies and officers were dispatched to an auto theft in progress on the west side of Olympia, Washington, where a suspect stole a Honda Civic and fled the area on April 4. Law enforcement quickly began searching for the vehicle. A short time later, a Tenino police officer located the stolen car, but the driver refused to pull over, triggering a pursuit that moved north toward the more populated Tumwater area. Dramatic video from the incident shows the suspect speeding through roadways as officers coordinate over the radio, at one point noting speeds around 60 mph and urging units to stop the vehicle before it reached busier areas. REPEAT OFFENDER STREET RACING AT 106 MPH MOWS DOWN EMT AFTER PREVIOUSLY KILLING SOMEONE IN CRASH: POLICE "If we get him below 50, take him out before it gets to Tumwater," one officer can be heard saying. Authorities attempted to stop the suspect using a grappler device, but those efforts were unsuccessful. Spike strips were then deployed, slowing the vehicle. The suspect initially pulled over — only to take off again in a second attempt to escape. REPEAT OFFENDER NEARS 100TH ARREST AFTER THEFT SPREE, DRUGS AND WILD HIGH-SPEED CHASE: POLICE As the situation escalated, additional resources, including aerial support, were called in to assist in tracking the suspect. With the situation escalating, a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputy executed a precision immobilization technique (PIT maneuver), successfully stopping the vehicle. Deputies then forcefully removed the suspect from the car to prevent him from fleeing into nearby neighborhoods. GOOD SAMARITANS HELP STOP ALLEGED PARK PREDATOR MONTHS AFTER REPEAT OFFENDER RELEASED: REPORT Video shows deputies swarming the vehicle and pulling the suspect out as commands are shouted. "Give me your hands! Give me your hands!" an officer can be heard yelling during the arrest. Officials say the suspect had an active escape warrant tied to an assault case. GOT A TIP? The individual is a 19-time convicted felon with a record that includes serious offenses such as robbery, assault on law enforcement, unlawful possession of a firearm, burglary, and second-degree assault involving strangulation, according to authorities. FOLLOW US ON X Officials say his history also includes multiple convictions for attempting to elude police and possessing stolen vehicles, along with at least 10 misdemeanor convictions. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Authorities say the suspect now faces new charges, including auto theft, attempting to elude law enforcement, DUI, and driving on a suspended license. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "This type of repeat offender poses a clear danger to the public," authorities said. "Deputies didn’t take any chances and acted quickly to stop the threat before it reached a more heavily populated area." Law enforcement credited coordinated teamwork between Olympia Police Department, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, and Tenino Police Department for safely taking the suspect into custody. Fox News Digital reached out to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office for more details on the chase and suspect, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d436753fb569bd90854279 Golfers react to Tiger Woods' absence at Augusta National during Masters week: 'It's unfortunate' te 2026-04-06T22:40:53.830Z Golfers react to Tiger Woods' absence at Augusta National during Masters week: 'It's unfortunate' Tiger Woods may not be competing in this year’s Masters Tournament, but he is on golfers' minds as they prepare for the major this year. Woods’ DUI arrest in Florida on March 27 sent a shockwave through the golf community, and despite needing to lock in at one of the hardest courses on the golf schedule, it’s hard not to think about the five-time Masters winner. Bodycam footage from his arrest, which occurred after a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, saw Woods admit he was "hoping to" play in the Masters. But he released a statement after his arrest, saying he would be stepping away from golf to "seek treatment." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I look at it and go, ‘He’s just a human being like everyone else, and we have struggles,’" Jason Day said on Monday regarding Woods’ situation, per ESPN. "It’s unfortunate. The only thing that I don’t understand is that it’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way as well." Day added that Woods was "my hero growing up." "The reason why I play golf is because of this tournament and Tiger. It’s hard to see him go through what he’s going through, and especially under the microscope. "Some people want him to fail. Some people obviously want him to succeed. It's really difficult for me to go through that and watch him, and I know that he's getting the help now, which is good. I'm just hoping he comes out on the other side and is better." Patrick Reed, a green jacket winner like Woods, is also missing him in Augusta, as well as fellow LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson, who announced he won’t be playing in the tournament due to a family health matter just days after Woods’ arrest. "Let’s be honest, without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the events, in golf, when they both step away, honestly I feel it hurts the game of golf," Reed said, per ESPN. "But at the same time, we want them to come back and be healthy and ready to go." Bubba Watson viewed Woods’ situation from a human perspective — not as a fellow golfer. PHIL MICKELSON WITHDRAWS FROM THE MASTERS, JOINS TIGER WOODS IN SITTING OUT SIGNATURE MAJOR "I could care less about Tiger’s golf," he said, per ESPN. "I told him from day one that we started hanging out back in [2006 or 2007], somewhere in there, that I’m pulling for him as a human being. Forget his golf — I could care less about his golf." Woods’ DUI arrest resulted in charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a blood alcohol level (BAL) test after law enforcement said his vehicle collided with another while he drove impaired. Woods released his statement after entering a plea of not guilty, waiving his right to an arraignment and demanding a trial with a jury Tuesday. "I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today," Woods said in a statement posted on social media.  "I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time." This arrest marked Woods' second DUI arrest within the last decade. In 2017, he was taken into custody, also in Jupiter Island, after taking prescription drugs and falling asleep behind the wheel of a running car at 3 a.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d433fe3fb569bd908540e4 Trump Says Iran Cease-Fire Proposal Is ‘Not Good Enough’ as Deadline Approaches te 2026-04-06T22:30:22.917Z Trump Says Iran Cease-Fire Proposal Is ‘Not Good Enough’ as Deadline Approaches President Trump has threatened to launch a massive attack targeting bridges, power plants and other civilian facilities by Tuesday evening. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d431d13fb569bd90854023 Artemis astronauts brace for eerie 40-minute communication blackout on moon’s far side te 2026-04-06T22:21:05.361Z Artemis astronauts brace for eerie 40-minute communication blackout on moon’s far side The Artemis II crew is set to enter a nerve-wracking communications blackout Monday evening as the spacecraft slips behind the Moon’s far side. NASA said the expected signal loss should last roughly 40 minutes, beginning at 6:44 p.m. ET. During this unprecedented moment, the crew — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — will be more isolated than any humans in deep space history. The blackout occurs as the spacecraft loses line of sight to Earth, with the Moon blocking satellite communications entirely. ARTEMIS II VS. APOLLO: WHY THIS MISSION LOOPS THE MOON BUT DOESN'T LAND Contact is expected to return around 7:25 p.m. ET, when Earth reemerges on the other side of the Moon’s horizon in a moment known as "Earthrise." Ground control has emphasized that NASA does not anticipate any specific dangers during the mission but is prepared for potential contingencies. For example, the astronauts recently practiced performing essential tasks, such as drinking protein shakes or administering medication,  while wearing their bulky orange launch and entry suits in case they must remain in the gear for an extended period. NASA CHIEF VOWS FOUR MOON MISSIONS BEFORE TRUMP'S TERM ENDS IN AMBITIOUS 2028 TIMELINE NASA also noted that if the spacecraft were punctured, Orion is equipped to continuously pump oxygen to maintain cabin pressure, giving the crew ample time to safely don their pressurized suits. The Artemis II crew will also reach several major milestones during the blackout, including becoming the first humans to witness never-before-seen views of the Moon’s far side.  At 7:05 p.m. ET, the spacecraft is expected to reach its farthest point from Earth at 252,760 miles, marking another key milestone and surpassing the Apollo 13 record by roughly 4,105 miles. ASTRONAUT VICTOR GLOVER PRAISED FOR SAYING MOON MISSION IS 'HUMAN HISTORY,' NOT 'BLACK HISTORY' At their nearest point, roughly 4,070 miles from the lunar surface, the Moon is expected to appear about the size of a basketball held at arm’s length, according to NASA. While ground control and the science evaluation room will not be able to interact with the astronauts during this specific period, the crew will continue to execute their lunar targeting plan and conduct science observations throughout the blackout. The astronauts are expected to track historic Apollo sites, scout future landing zones and photograph rare views of nearby planets, including Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn, while also observing a solar eclipse from Orion’s unique vantage point. Earlier in the afternoon, the crew broke a record for distance traveled from Earth set by Apollo 13 in 1970, NASA announced. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d431bd3fb569bd9085401a White House fires back at 'SNL' after Michael Che cracks Trump assassination joke during 'Weekend Update' te 2026-04-06T22:20:45.496Z White House fires back at 'SNL' after Michael Che cracks Trump assassination joke during 'Weekend Update' The White House offered a blistering response to "Saturday Night Live" after it cracked an assassination joke at the expense of President Donald Trump. During Saturday's "Weekend Update" segment, cast member Michael Che set up the joke by noting that Trump attended the opening night performance of "Chicago" at the Trump Kennedy Center. "I think that's cool that the president is going to the theater. I mean — what's the worst that could happen?" Che said with a grin, referencing the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, which sparked massive cheers from the liberal audience. ‘SNL’ MOCKS ICE IN ‘WEEKEND UPDATE’ AFTER CUTTING MINNEAPOLIS SEGMENT IN PREVIOUS EPISODE White House spokesman Davis Ingle swatted the long-running NBC program, telling Fox News Digital, "'Saturday Night Live' hasn’t been a good television show since President Trump hosted it." Trump, who starred on NBC's "The Apprentice" for many years before he entered politics, famously hosted "SNL" in 2015 during the height of the Republican primary race. JIMMY KIMMEL'S TRUMP, MELANIA DIGS AT OSCARS 'FELL FLAT' WITH CRITICS "SNL" landed in hot water last month for a sketch mocking Tourette syndrome in reference to a viral moment from this year's British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs). Tourette syndrome is a motor disorder that manifests itself in various movement and vocal tics, depending on the person. John Davidson, who has severe Tourette syndrome and was the inspiration for the BAFTA-nominated biographical film "I Swear," was heard shouting the n-word while Black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage. "SNL" lampooned the ordeal in a sketch that was cut for time, with canceled or scandal-ridden celebrities like Mel Gibson, Louis CK, Bill Cosby, Kanye West and Armie Hammer claiming Tourette syndrome caused their backlash-inducing incidents or comments. TOURETTE'S CHARITY FURIOUS OVER NEGATIVE ATTENTION TO CONDITION AFTER BAFTAS SLUR INCIDENT, 'SNL' SKIT Tourettes Action CEO Emma McNally, the head of a leading charity dedicated to supporting individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families, blasted the sketch as "not acceptable" in an email to Deadline.  "Mocking a disability is never acceptable. It would not be tolerated for any other condition, and it should not be tolerated by people with Tourette’s," McNally told Deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d42f633fb569bd90853f5c Taylor Frankie Paul says she's leaving the Mormon church amid ‘hell on earth’ domestic violence scandal te 2026-04-06T22:10:43.015Z Taylor Frankie Paul says she's leaving the Mormon church amid ‘hell on earth’ domestic violence scandal Taylor Frankie Paul is letting her followers know that she is leaving the Mormon church after her "hell on earth" domestic violence scandal that completely rocked her world. On Easter Sunday, Paul took to Instagram to share a video montage of moments of sadness, reading the bible, reaching out to friends and family since her season of "The Bachelorette" was canceled due to a domestic violence incident with Dakota Mortensen, her ex-boyfriend and father of her son. "The last 40 days felt like hell on earth. Through every panic attack I prayed for strength as I could feel my body breaking down and out from the distress of it all. And HE sent just that in various ways along with so many undeniable signs saying 'I am with you' which I can’t wait to share that part," Paul captioned her post. She continued, "I’ve prayed since I was young and never strayed away because I believe he wants us to ask for help especially during our lowest points. However, instead of just asking I switched over to thanking him at the end of each day no matter how low I felt." TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR THIRD ALLEGED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT WITH EX-BOYFRIEND On Paul's Instagram post, fans sent their love and well-wishes to the reality star. "You have been so incredibly strong these last few years with every single obstacle you had in your way. You should be so very proud of yourself Taylor. Sending you so much love, prayers, and hugs!" one user wrote. Another added, "We love you Taylor." Paul's co-star, Jessi Draper, commented on her post: "I love you ❤️ you’re the strongest person I know." On her Instagram story, Paul shared a message with her followers, informing them that she was leaving the Mormon church. "Born and raised Mormon (LDS) and I'll always have love and respect towards it. I'll even continue to go with my family at times, with that being said, it's time to detach myself from it," Paul wrote, adding a broken heart emoji. 'MORMON WIVES' STAR WEIGHS JUST 99 POUNDS AT 5'10", ADMITS GLP-1 ADDICTION "I strongly believe in Christ, God, the bible, the divine," she continued. The "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star added that she believes praying can come from inside of a church or on the bathroom floor. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In March, Paul was accused of her third domestic violence incident. The first domestic violence incident resulted in charges against Paul, who pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in August 2023. Video of the incident was shared earlier this month by TMZ, and soon after, ABC announced that it would not be airing Paul's season of "The Bachelorette." A spokesperson for Paul previously told Fox News Digital, following the cancellation of her season of "The Bachelorette," "Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives," the spokesperson continued. "Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation, and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story." Paul, 31, shares two children — Indy, 8, and Ocean, 5 — with ex-husband Tate Paul, and a 1-year-old son, Ever, with Mortensen. The recent domestic violence incident with Mortensen resulted in Paul temporarily losing custody of their son, Ever. In a statement to Fox News Digital last month, a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television said, "In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of 'The Bachelorette' at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family." Fox News Digital's Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d42d0e3fb569bd90853ef2 A Redistricting War in Florida, Georgia’s Runoff and the Latest Politics News te 2026-04-06T22:00:46.025Z A Redistricting War in Florida, Georgia’s Runoff and the Latest Politics News As deadlines approach in the next two weeks, neither is going quite according to the partisan plan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d42cf63fb569bd90853ed2 OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund  te 2026-04-06T22:00:22.215Z OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund  Zero Shot, a new venture capital fund with deep ties to OpenAI, is aiming to raise $100 million for its first fund. It has already written some checks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d42ade3fb569bd90853e77 NAU ROUNDUP: Men's tennis clinches share of Big Sky regular-season championship te 2026-04-06T21:51:26.054Z NAU ROUNDUP: Men's tennis clinches share of Big Sky regular-season championship A look at news and results from NAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d42ac73fb569bd90853e50 Girl who survived brutal Florida shark attack returns to waters where it happened: 'She's fearless' te 2026-04-06T21:51:03.632Z Girl who survived brutal Florida shark attack returns to waters where it happened: 'She's fearless' A young girl who survived a shark attack in Florida returned to the beach as part of the healing process. The shark attack took place on June 12, 2025, off Boca Grande, which is on the state's southwest coast near Fort Myers. Leah Lendel was 9 when she was bitten during a snorkeling trip with her family. The bite nearly severed her hand off. "It's kind of like healing for me to come over here, because seeing this happen to me and sometimes I even forget I got a shark bite," Leah told WZVN-TV. The attack occurred 10 months ago, and Leah still vividly remembers the moment. GOT A TIP? "You see, like, the black stuff in the water? That's where he was," Leah said, according to WZVN. Police body camera captured witnesses rushing to help save her life. The girl was airlifted to undergo emergency surgery. FOLLOW US ON X Surgeons were able to successfully reattach her hand following the attack. Leah, now 10, is still working to regain her strength day-by-day. "I can't really play piano now, and I can't pick up more than 8 pounds, but me and my therapist are working for me to get my wrist strength back," Leah told WZVN. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The girl's parents expressed how proud they are of their daughter's resilience throughout a painful experience. "We thought, you know, it’s going to be 100% amputation. And so that we were just praying. Of course, we, you know, we were hoping. But when you see something this bad, you just understand reality hits. You’re like, this is what it is," Nadia Lendel told WZVN. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Despite the traumatic experience, Leah dreams of getting a snorkeling license, and her mom remains nervous but supportive. "She’s not afraid. She’s fearless," Nadia said. Leah encouraged others to not let fear stop them from fulfilling their dreams. "It’s really rare the sharks even attack a person and I would recommend not swimming in murky water," Leah said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d42aa03fb569bd90853e43 6 Takeaways From Trump’s News Conference on Iran te 2026-04-06T21:50:24.498Z 6 Takeaways From Trump’s News Conference on Iran President Trump described the risky mission to rescue an Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down, but he offered no clear path out of the war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d426403fb569bd90853d72 If winter wrecked your backyard, these spring deals can help — up to 39% off te 2026-04-06T21:31:44.197Z If winter wrecked your backyard, these spring deals can help — up to 39% off Spring has sprung — and it shows! From muddy patios to moldy cushions and brown patches of grass, the remnants of winter are hard to miss. Get your outdoor spaces back in shape with tools like pressure washers, grill sprays and gutter wands, all starting at just $9. Tuffenough solar stake lights, 2-pack: $27.44 (41% off) Magnetic pick-up sweeper: $17.97 (40% off) Scotts Turf Builder weed killer and lawn fertilizer: $60.49 (30% off) Long-handled scrub brush: $20.99 (30% off) Grill cover: $27.99 (28% off) Battery-powered backpack sprayer: $179.99 (20% off) ThermoMaven bristle-free grill brush: $36.53 (15% off) Leaf scoops: $17.95 (10% off) Original price: $11.39 At under $10, Weber’s grate cleaner tackles grease and food buildup on your grill without using harsh chemicals — after months of storage. It’s safe for stainless steel, cast iron, porcelain and even inside smokers. You can even use it without gloves, since it’s phosphate-free and gentle on skin. READ MORE: We found the best grill deals for your next cookout Original price: $39.99 Add extra lighting to your outdoor space with this 100-foot string of lights. The shatterproof, vintage-style bulbs stand up to the elements while adding a touch of style. A heavy-duty wire boosts durability for long-term use.  Original price: $139 Whether you’re removing mildew buildup from the side of your house or clearing a muddy patio, a pressure washer like the Greenworks electric model comes in handy. It has a 35-foot cord that reaches every nook and corner of your home or yard. The four nozzles adjust pressure and give you a more direct stream for tougher messes.  Original price: $349 A Westinghouse gas pressure washer is ideal for larger areas, including whole-house cleaning or longer decks and fences. The 25-foot hose is plenty long for most tasks, and the nozzle is powerful enough to blast through years of grime.  READ MORE: Get your lawn ready for spring with these tools, starting at $21 Original price: $49.99 Salt, ice melt and sand leave lasting stains on your driveway, patio and deck, but 30 Seconds outdoor cleaner quickly washes away buildup and mold and starts working instantly. There’s no pressure washing needed — just soak the surface, wait up to a minute and rinse away the residue with your hose.  Original price: $39.49 Battling weeds is an endless endeavor, but this puller tool reaches down under the plant to get it — roots and all — for good. All you need to do is line up the puller with your plant, push down and lean back — no bending necessary.  Original price: $37.45 Scrape away the mess winter left behind in your gutters with a telescoping cleaning wand. It attaches to your hose and tilts up to 180 degrees, giving you a custom angle to blast away debris. Made from a lightweight, non-corrosive material, it’s built for long-term use. Plus, you’re already spending less than normal with the wand now at 39% off.  Original price: $75 This kit gives you everything you need to repair patchy grass. Made for early spring, it combines seed, nitrogen and mulch to repair thin or bare spots in both the sun and shade. Attach the Lawn Vitality fertilizer bag to your hose for lush, healthy-looking grass.  READ MORE: Make garden upkeep easier with these garden accessories Original price: $699.99 A robotic pool cleaner saves you hours of scooping leaves out of your pool. It packs the power to cover up to 1,600 square feet, with four modes that handle pool walls, floors and the top waterline. The fine mesh filter catches messes you can’t, from sand to algae, leaving your pool ready to use. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Original price: $39.99 Your biggest ally for spring cleanup is a tough hose. It doesn’t get much more durable than this stainless steel option. The material is nearly impossible to kink, and the wide range of lengths (35 to 175 feet) lets you customize the hose to your yard size.  If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4262c3fb569bd90853d69 Iran’s nuclear gamble leaves America one choice — and it can't be a deal te 2026-04-06T21:31:24.396Z Iran’s nuclear gamble leaves America one choice — and it can't be a deal The strategy of the United States toward the Islamic Republic has crossed a threshold that marks the definitive end of a half-century of Western hesitation. In a landmark White House news conference, the President — flanked by CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth — dismantled the long-standing policy of "managed stability" in favor of a strategy aimed at the regime’s structural collapse. By confirming the systematic dismantling of the clerical security apparatus, highlighted by the death of IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike, and signaling an end to the regime’s unhindered control over strategic corridors like the Strait of Hormuz, the administration has moved past the failed diplomatic cycles of 1979 and 2009. While mediators may continue to offer the 'off-ramp' of short-term ceasefires, history warns us that for the mullahs, such deals are never a bridge to peace. They are a tactical survival mechanism designed to shield a nuclear breakout. As this new era of clarity unfolds, the lesson remains: leaving any part of this clerical structure in power, even in a state of 'negotiated' weakness, is not a resolution — it is merely a stay of execution." TRUMP’S MIDDLE EAST ENVOY REVEALS WHAT LED TO BREAKDOWN IN IRAN TALKS BEFORE OPERATION EPIC FURY We must confront the reality that the regime precipitated this crisis as a calculated breakout strategy. According to March 2026 intelligence assessments, the leadership manufactured regional chaos to serve as a shield for their final sprint toward a bomb. The latest IAEA reports are chilling: the regime possesses over 450kg of 60% enriched uranium — enough for nine to eleven nuclear weapons — with a breakout time now measured in days. For a clerical elite that views a nuclear weapon as their only ticket to longevity, military strikes on infrastructure are only a temporary fix if the regime's core remains intact. If any part of this structure is left in power, they will find a way to rebuild the weapon. History provides a roadmap for how clerical power is systemically displaced — and it is never via a polite deal. Even the most powerful secular rulers have fallen for the trap of the clerical off-ramp. Napoleon Bonaparte and Benito Mussolini both attempted to tame religious institutions through concordats, only to find that the clergy’s institutional memory and divine mandates outlasted their secular authority. True secular sovereignty was won in France and Turkey only through the dismantling of the clergy's political and institutional monopolies. In Iran, this clerical structure is not limited to those in turbans; it includes the mullahs in suits — the commissars and generals who remain fervently committed to the theocratic path. They have swallowed the national infrastructure, leaving no internal mechanism for reform. A clerical elite does not evolve; they relinquish power only when it is structurally stripped from them. The mullahs are students of this history; they know that in a secular republic, they don’t just lose a seat at the table — they lose the table entirely. For a theocracy, a deal is a tactical pause. They have observed the North Korean model with envy, learning that a nuclear shield is the only guaranteed deterrent against Western-led regime change and a permanent tool for coercive power projection across the region. Historically, the mullahs have repeatedly sacrificed Iran’s democracy and independence to protect their own position — from securing kickbacks in 19th-century British monopolies over Iranian infrastructure to siding with the Shah to crush the 1906 Constitutional Revolution. NEXT MOVE ON IRAN: SEIZE KHARG ISLAND, SECURE URANIUM OR RISK GROUND WAR ESCALATION Growing up in Iran, many in the diaspora learned a cynical proverb: "A mullah will barter any sacred principle for a qeran — the smallest of coins." For the IRGC, the stakes of a transition are existential. Because they control the country’s major industries and shadow markets, any shift to a secular state would mean the total loss of their accumulated wealth, social stature, and legal immunity. They have every incentive to keep a nuclear sword over the international community to shield their corruption from domestic revolt and project strength abroad. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM FOX NEWS OPINION To understand the mullahs is to understand the concept of Heroic Flexibility. This is not moderation; it is a survival strategy rooted in the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (628 AD). In that pivotal moment, Prophet Muhammad signed a lopsided, ten-year peace treaty with his enemies from the Quraysh tribe in Mecca to buy time for his community to grow in strength. Today, the regime hijacks this legacy for a bait and switch, offering temporary concessions to relieve pressure while waiting for geopolitical winds to shift. Ultimately, the Islamic Republic cannot be managed; it must be dismantled. The only path to a stable Middle East and the world is to support the Iranian people in toppling a regime that has held them hostage for half a century. This requires a strategy that pairs the total economic isolation of the clerical and IRGC apparatus with the current military pressure. The UAE’s recent push for the coalition to continue the campaign until the regime is decisively weakened offers a historic opportunity. By using the war to defang the IRGC’s enforcement structure and severing the financial arteries that sustain their repression, we create the necessary vacuum for the Iranian people to reclaim their sovereignty. The mullahs are not looking for an off-ramp; they are looking for a nuclear shield to ensure their own survival. As long as the clerical structure remains, the bomb remains. We should stop providing them a lifeline to build it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d426183fb569bd90853d57 Family of missing coffee shop owner pleads for clues as cops scour surveillance video te 2026-04-06T21:31:04.645Z Family of missing coffee shop owner pleads for clues as cops scour surveillance video The family of a mother of two and coffee shop owner from Oakland who disappeared shared an update about the missing woman's status on Sunday. "During this holiday weekend, Amy’s friends and supporters have continued their efforts to review hours of video footage, searching BART stations and surrounding streets, and distributing flyers throughout the East Bay," said an Easter Sunday message from Amy Hillyard's family. "We are also thankful for the local media who have helped keep Amy’s story visible and in the hearts and minds of the community." The family posted the message to a dedicated webpage for Hillyard, 52, who disappeared at around 2 p.m. on March 25. Nearly two weeks later, her whereabouts remain unknown. FAMILY RAMPS UP SEARCH FOR MISSING COFFEE SHOP OWNER, MOTHER OF TWO, URGES PUBLIC TO CHECK CAMERAS "While this is a day traditionally centered on hope and renewal, our hope remains steadfast: that Amy will be found and brought home safely," the family said Sunday. "We ask the public to continue sharing Amy’s information, remain vigilant, and report any tips to the Oakland Police Department. Every effort matters. Every lead counts." Hillyard is considered "at risk" due to an undisclosed medical issue. She is a mother of two, and the co-owner of Farley's Coffee Shop in Oakland. BELOVED COFFEE SHOP OWNER, MOTHER OF TWO DISAPPEARS NEAR HOME, URGENT SEARCH UNDERWAY Last week, her family asked residents in Cleveland Heights, Lake Merritt, the Lakeshore District and Crocker Highlands to check home surveillance systems for any signs of Hillyard. "The search to bring Amy home continues, and we remain hopeful," family friend Sarah Wachs told Fox News Digital last week. "We’ve had hundreds of people come together to look for Amy." Wachs told Fox News Digital Hillyard is dealing with a health condition that may leave her disoriented and in need of help, but declined to share further details to protect her privacy. Hillyard is described as 5-foot-4 and about 120 pounds with blonde hair. Police recently clarified she was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, light blue jeans and white sneakers with a black stripe, updating an earlier description of different clothing. The Oakland Police Department said there were no new updates as of Monday afternoon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d425f13fb569bd90853d4b Texas Congressman Accused of Pursuing a Second Subordinate With Lewd Texts te 2026-04-06T21:30:25.352Z Texas Congressman Accused of Pursuing a Second Subordinate With Lewd Texts A news report linked Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas, who has admitted to an affair with an aide, to another series of sexual texts with a different aide, raising a dilemma for the House G.O.P. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d423ff3fb569bd90853d10 Woman taken to the hospital with unknown injuries after medical incident and crash into a building te 2026-04-06T21:22:07.849Z Woman taken to the hospital with unknown injuries after medical incident and crash into a building BULLHEAD CITY — A woman was taken with unknown injuries to the hospital on Monday after apparently suffering a medical incident and crashing her Jeep into a commercial building. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d423e63fb569bd90853cd1 Trump claims he’d win as the president of Venezuela — just needs to 'quickly' learn Spanish te 2026-04-06T21:21:42.346Z Trump claims he’d win as the president of Venezuela — just needs to 'quickly' learn Spanish President Donald Trump joked that he might run for president of Venezuela, claiming he polls higher than any other politician in the South American country. Trump made those remarks during a Monday press conference centered on the rescue mission of an Air Force officer who had gone missing after a fighter jet was shot down over Iran. "The people of Venezuela, they say, if I ran for president of Venezuela, I'm polling higher than anybody has ever polled in Venezuela, so after I'm finished with this, I can go to Venezuela," Trump said. "I will quickly learn Spanish. It won't take too long. I'm good at language and I will go to Venezuela. I'm going to run for president. But we're very happy with the president-elect that we have right now." TRUMP TOUTS AIRMAN RESCUE MISSION, BOASTS IRAN COULD BE ‘TAKEN OUT IN 1 NIGHT’  Trump mentioned Venezuela on several occasions during the press conference. He compared the Easter weekend rescue mission's success to the Pentagon's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. He also suggested that the outcome in Iran would be similar to Venezuela. He described the conflict with Venezuela as being "over in 45 minutes," and boasted that the United States has now taken hundreds of millions of barrels of oil from the country. During a cabinet meeting late last month, Trump joked that he "may run" for president against acting President Delcy Rodriguez, whom he installed as the leader after Maduro was captured. TRUMP TEASES VENEZUELA AS 51ST STATE AFTER TEAM ADVANCES TO WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC FINAL "The people — actually, I’m the highest polling person. In other words, after the presidency, I think I may go to Venezuela and run for president," Trump said. Trump described the prospect as a "wonderful option" for him. While Trump boasted his "good" language skills at Monday's press conference, last month he told Latin American leaders at the inaugural Shield of the Americas Summit that he would not learn a new language. During his address, Trump praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who, as the son of Cuban immigrants, speaks fluent Spanish. "He’s got a language advantage over me, ‘cause I’m not learning your damn language," Trump said. "I don’t have time. I was okay with languages but I’m not gonna spend time learning your language. That much I won’t do." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d423d23fb569bd90853cc8 Nick Shirley admits death threats force him to hire security, cites Charlie Kirk killing te 2026-04-06T21:21:22.791Z Nick Shirley admits death threats force him to hire security, cites Charlie Kirk killing YouTuber and independent journalist Nick Shirley revealed in late March that he now travels with security after receiving threats following his reporting that exposed alleged fraud in government programs.  While appearing on "The Sean Whalen Show" last month, Shirley discussed faith, culture and political activism. "You’re seeing how evil the world is," Shirley said. "I mean they killed Charlie Kirk, not far from here. Who is he? A Christian man who is spreading the truth, and they killed him." Shirley and Whalen framed the issue as a struggle over belief systems and cultural direction, with Whalen suggesting that many people are engaged in what he called a form of "missionary work" through their actions and public presence. NICK SHIRLEY HAS VIRAL RETORT FOR GAVIN NEWSOM'S OFFICE AFTER IT MOCKS HIS INVESTIGATIONS  Shirley said the environment has affected his daily life and personal safety, describing how he now navigates public spaces and interacts with others as threats against him have become more frequent. "I have to have security with me now because people have openly said they want to kill me too," Shirley said. "It’s not fun. I don’t enjoy it. Like not being able to go out or feel like you can go out and do stuff is not the funnest thing in the world." Whalen asked Shirley how the situation had impacted him personally, including his ability to maintain relationships and live normally. Shirley said the added precautions have made everyday activities more difficult. "It’s not the funnest thing honestly to have to like plan everything," Shirley said. "OK, I’m gonna be here for this long, be there for that long." JOURNALIST TELLS SAN FRANCISCO BOARD ‘NICK SHIRLEY'S COMING TO TOWN' AMID FETANYL, CRIME CONCERNS  Shirley also said he believes his work is guided by faith. "I feel like I’ve been doing what God wants me to do," Shirley said. "I feel like I am in line with that." Whalen suggested that such actions amount to a form of modern-day missionary work, arguing that personal example can influence others’ beliefs without direct persuasion. The conversation also turned to younger Americans and political engagement, with Whalen asking what advice Shirley would give to the next generation. "I think the most important thing is to think with common sense," Shirley said. "If things don’t sound right, or they don’t feel right, that there’s probably something that’s not right about what’s going on." YOUTUBER TO TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS ON MINNESOTA'S MASSIVE $9B FRAUD NETWORK INVESTIGATION  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Shirley pointed to political protests and immigration debates as examples, arguing that some individuals lack what he described as basic reasoning. "You ask them like, ‘Oh, you’re mad at them for deporting an illegal migrant? What’s the word illegal mean?’ That breaks their whole entire logic," Shirley said. He urged younger Americans to reject fear and speak openly when they believe they are pursuing the truth. "When you know you’re at least seeking for the truth, you shouldn’t be afraid to voice your opinion," Shirley said. "If I’m not going to do it, someone else will," Shirley said. "And if I’m not going to do it, somebody needs to. So, it might as well just be me." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d423aa3fb569bd90853cbd Between Easter Eggs and Bunny Hops, Trump Talks of War and Autopens te 2026-04-06T21:20:42.987Z Between Easter Eggs and Bunny Hops, Trump Talks of War and Autopens The Easter Bunny was out of earshot as President Trump spoke to reporters about the war in Iran and his predecessor’s mental acuity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d423953fb569bd90853ca6 Gas prices aren’t the only factor fueling used EV sales te 2026-04-06T21:20:21.633Z Gas prices aren’t the only factor fueling used EV sales There are a growing number of reasons why used EVs have gained in popularity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d421683fb569bd90853c35 Steve Daines' handpicked Senate successor Kurt Alme vows to keep Montana in Republican hands in 2026 te 2026-04-06T21:11:04.901Z Steve Daines' handpicked Senate successor Kurt Alme vows to keep Montana in Republican hands in 2026 FIRST ON FOX: Montana will again have a new face coming to the Senate, with Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., bowing out. His chosen successor knows he was picked to stop Democrats from taking the seat. Former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme was handpicked by Daines at the last minute to replace him, and he has no qualms about it as Republicans try to maintain their majority in the upper chamber in a midterm election cycle that is historically a referendum on the party — and president — in control. "Knowing how important it was for Republicans to hold the Senate, I told him if he decided to retire, I would be interested," Alme told Fox News Digital in an interview. TOP TRUMP ALLY STEVE DAINES EXITS MONTANA SENATE RACE, PLANS TO RETIRE Daines, who was seeking a third term in the Senate, dropped out of the race in early March, withdrawing his name just as the registration deadline in Montana was approaching. As he bowed out, Alme leapt in. The move drew heavy criticism from Daines’ opponents in the state and from Democrats in Washington, D.C., but Alme described the plan as one geared toward maintaining the balance of power in the upper chamber. Seth Bodnar, the former University of Montana president who jumped into the race as an independent hours before Daines’ exit, said on X that the lawmaker had "so little respect for Montana Republicans that he withdrew at the last minute to coronate his handpicked successor instead of giving them a voice at the ballot box." "This is the disgusting arrogance of Washington politicians and their party bosses who trade power back and forth like candy while Montanans are crushed under higher costs and fewer opportunities," Bodnar said. 10 SENATE RACES THAT COULD DECIDE CONTROL OF THE CHAMBER IN THE 2026 MIDTERMS It’s a move fitting for Daines, given that he has become one of Washington’s savviest political operators and played a key role in clinching Republicans’ Senate majority while serving as National Republican Senatorial Committee chair during the 2024 election cycle. "The way it happened was Senator Daines called me a few days before the filing deadline, and he said he wanted to retire, but he didn’t want to lose the seat and the Senate to the Democrats," Alme said. "He said he’d only retire if he knew someone like me would step up and keep the seat in Republican hands." "So then, the morning of the filing deadline, he let me know that he would withdraw if I stepped up. So I resigned as U.S. attorney and entered the race, and now, with President Trump’s endorsement, we’re moving forward full speed with the election," he continued. Alme quickly racked up endorsements from President Donald Trump, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and his possible future colleague Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont. It’s no surprise, considering Trump twice tapped Alme to serve as U.S. attorney in the Treasure State and that he previously served as Gianforte’s budget director. Trump said on Truth Social that "if Kurt didn’t have the highest level of aptitude and talent, Steve would have remained exactly where he is." SCHUMER, JEFFRIES SUE TRUMP, ACCUSE HIM OF TRYING TO 'RIG' MAIL-IN VOTING "But Kurt is exceptional, and I will be giving him, based on Steve’s strongest recommendation, my Complete and Total Endorsement," Trump said. Though Trump won Montana by nearly 20 points in 2024 and has consistently notched double-digit wins in his three bids for the White House, Alme’s ascension to the upper chamber isn’t guaranteed. He’ll have to prevail in a three-way statewide contest against Bodnar, the independent, and the expected Democratic nominee, former Montana state Rep. Reilly Neill, who believes Daines’ exit will give her a boost. "His stepping down opens the field for the United States Senate, and this is a good development for Montana," Neill said. Still, Alme is leaning into his bona fides in his pitch to Montana voters, particularly when it comes to bringing back "fiscal discipline" and continuing the Trump administration’s crackdown on crime. "I’ve got to go out and prove who I am, and I’m going to have to earn people’s votes," Alme said. "We think that the Republican platform — and certainly President Trump’s approach to governing — is a winner in Montana," he continued. "And we think that if we stick to our conservative roots, we’re going to perform well against anyone." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d421553fb569bd90853c2c Jason Day already told to tone down his bird-themed Malbon Golf outfits at Masters: report te 2026-04-06T21:10:45.054Z Jason Day already told to tone down his bird-themed Malbon Golf outfits at Masters: report The Masters Tournament is all about tradition, and that includes everything down to what the golfers wear during the four days at Augusta National Golf Club. That was on display last year when Australian star Jason Day was asked to keep his Malbon Golf outfits a bit more reserved. But it seems that he’s already starting to push the boundary before teeing off for his first round on Thursday. Day, a former world No. 1 golfer, was spotted on Monday for his practice round in Malbon’s "Birds of Georgia" collection, wearing a top that featured a bunch of different birds, from orioles to cardinals to woodpeckers and more. The outfit was supposed to have matching pants, but it was reported by Sports Illustrated that Day was told by Augusta National to wear normal, solid-colored pants instead. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM This came after Malbon dropped Day’s fits for the week on social media. "If you are on the course and you are tuned in with nature and know the sounds of birds, you’ll make more birdies," Malbon Golf founder Stephen Malbon told the outlet about Day’s lineup for the week. "It’s inspired by Native American beliefs. Each one of these birds has a different meaning. I’ve been sending the noises of the birds to Jason for the last six months. Hopefully, he’s trying to stay in touch with nature." Throughout the week, Day’s birdwatcher-themed outfits will even feature a vest, set for Wednesday’s practice round. TIGER WOODS STEPPING BACK INTO COMPETITIVE GOLF AS MASTERS LOOM Day isn’t the only Malbon athlete in the field either. Sungjae Im will be rocking Malbon’s bird-themed clothing. In 2024, Day made national headlines with his first Masters collaboration with Malbon. He was spotted wearing a vest that had "No. 313. Malbon Golf Championship" written across it in bold lettering with accompanying blue, baggy pants. But, when Day showed up to the course for his next round, which came on the same day due to a rainout on Thursday, the vest was no longer being worn. Day revealed that Augusta National told him to remove the sweater, and as he didn’t want to ruffle any feathers during the first major of the year, he did what he was told. "My agent got a call from high above and said, ‘Hey, we need Jason to take that vest off.’" Day said last year’s original Masters plans were "a lot crazier" than the 2024 lineup, and the Masters requested an early look at what he was expected to wear. Plans had to be changed. But, while Day admitted he was "not here to step on anyone’s toes because I know that when we play at the Masters, it’s all about the Masters," his outfits this week already seem to be pushing the limit. This will be Day’s 15th Masters Tournament appearance at Augusta National, with his best finish coming in 2011 when he finished tied for second. Fox News' Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d41f4b3fb569bd90853bd1 13 laundry essentials that save time and money — starting at $3 te 2026-04-06T21:02:03.112Z 13 laundry essentials that save time and money — starting at $3 Cut down on time, effort and money spent with products designed to make laundry day less of a chore. From dryer vent cleaners to high-efficiency detergents and retractable clotheslines, these upgrades help you handle every load with less hassle. Original price: $27.95 A clogged dryer vent slows drying times and can increase the risk of fires. This 30-foot vent brush reaches deep to remove lint, hair and buildup. Use it inside your dryer vent and along the exterior opening for a more thorough clean. Original price: $17.24 These 100% New Zealand wool dryer balls cut static, reduce cling and help clothes dry faster. They’re reusable, long-lasting and an easy swap for single-use dryer sheets. Your washing machine works hard — keep it clean with these tablets. 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COAST GUARD INVESTIGATES DEATH OF 'DEADLIEST CATCH' DECKHAND IN ALASKA FISHING INCIDENT His manner of death was ruled an accident, and an autopsy was performed. The Coast Guard confirmed to Fox News Digital last month that Meadows' death is under investigation. Coast Guard watchstanders at the Arctic District command center in Juneau received notification from a fishing vessel just after 5 p.m. local Alaska time that a crew member fell overboard, officials told Fox News Digital. The Aleutian Lady was positioned approximately "170 miles north of Dutch Harbor" when Meadows went overboard, according to the Coast Guard. APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST "He was recovered unresponsive by the crew approximately ten minutes later," authorities said. "First aid and attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful, and the crew transported the deceased to Dutch Harbor." "The Coast Guard is currently investigating this situation. As the nation’s leading marine safety organization, the Coast Guard investigates marine casualties and accidents to uncover their causes and initiate necessary corrective actions." Captain Rick Shelford called Meadows' death the "most tragic day in the history" of his boat in a statement shared on social media. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Todd was the newest member of our crew, he quickly became family," Shelford wrote online. "His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone’s respect right away." "His smile was contagious, and the sound of his laughter coming up the wheelhouse stairs or over the deck hailer is something we will carry with us always." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Shelford continued, "Todd’s love for his children, his family, and his life was evident in everything he did. He worked hard, loved deeply, and brought joy to those around him. Right now, our hearts are broken in a way that words can’t fully express." The captain asked followers to pray for the late fisherman's children and family, "and keep them in your thoughts as they face the days ahead without him." "Todd will forever be part of this boat, this crew, and this brotherhood," Shelford added. "Though we lost him far too soon, his legacy will live on through his children and in every memory we carry of him. Rest easy brother, till we meet again." A crowdfunding campaign created to support Meadows' children noted that he died "while doing what he loved — crabbing out on Alaskan waters." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d41f233fb569bd90853bbf Flight passengers slam airlines for pushing early bag checks even with empty bins on board te 2026-04-06T21:01:23.456Z Flight passengers slam airlines for pushing early bag checks even with empty bins on board Many airline passengers insist they're being forced to check their carry-on bags — even as empty overhead bins on planes remain onboard. Across social media, travelers are sharing stories of being told space has run out, only to board and find empty compartments still available. The complaints are fueling questions about airline boarding practices, and whether speed is being prioritized over passenger convenience. BAGGAGE HANDLER SLAMMED AFTER VIRAL VIDEO SHOWS GUITARS VIOLENTLY TOSSED ON TARMAC "This is becoming increasingly common," New York-based travel expert Lee Abbamonte told Fox News Digital. He said the issue is often tied to airlines' efforts to streamline boarding — and to keep flights on schedule. "Gate agents are trying to not delay flights by preemptively checking bags so all the passengers don’t board with carry-on bags, and then there’s no more overhead space," Abbamonte noted. FLIGHT PASSENGERS ARE PAYING STRANGERS TO STAND IN LONG TSA LINES AS CHAOS DRAGS ON A spokesperson for Delta Air Lines told Fox News Digital the airline’s boarding and baggage procedures are designed to support on-time departures. Across the industry, boarding is a consistent barrier to an on-time departure, the spokesperson said — and boarding can be delayed by passengers needing extra time to store bags because of a lack of overhead storage.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The airline said it uses tools to predict when overhead bins will fill up — and that gate-checking is a last resort. Delta said it is working to reduce gate-checking by offering earlier options for passengers to check bags at no cost. A spokesperson for Southwest Airlines, meanwhile, told Fox News Digital, "We have a target number of gate-checked bags we aim for based on [the] number of customers on board and number of lobby-checked bags." The spokesperson added, "We solicit those from customers in later boarding groups. So customers boarding earlier may very likely see open space." An array of passengers online, meanwhile, say their experience with a variety of airlines has become frustrating to them. In a Reddit post that gained traction, a traveler said he or she was forced to check a carry-on while early boarding groups were still being called — only to find "half" of the overhead bins empty after boarding. Others said the situation is becoming increasingly common, with some pointing to how airlines are prioritizing on-time departures. "I’ve seen this before … way too concerned with being ‘on time,’" one user wrote. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Many travelers also raised concerns about being separated from important or fragile items packed in their carry-ons. "I had diapers, medication and essentials in there. … They still insisted," another commenter said. Still, not everyone is opposed to gate-checking bags. On TikTok, some users said they're willing to hand over their luggage, especially when the service is free. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "I will personally volunteer my bag when I’m alone," one user wrote.  "I would check my bag 100% of the time if it were free," another person said.  Others, however, said experiences in the past have made them hesitant to do so going forward. "I was like this until they ended up putting the luggage on a different plane," one user said.  Many travelers said their biggest concern is the risk of lost luggage, which makes them reluctant to give up their carry-on unless absolutely necessary. Fox News Digital reached out to additional airlines for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d41f0f3fb569bd90853bb6 Arizona Republicans force probe of county’s anti-ICE policies, putting Democrat AG on the clock te 2026-04-06T21:01:03.851Z Arizona Republicans force probe of county’s anti-ICE policies, putting Democrat AG on the clock EXCLUSIVE: An Arizona border county considering multiple ordinances targeting ICE will be investigated after State Senate leaders forced the Democratic attorney general to conduct a review, the top Republican in Phoenix told Fox News Digital. Officials in Pima County, which encompasses Tucson, have directed county authorities to deny immigration enforcement agents access to county property unless they have judicial warrants. Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, told Fox News Digital that the chamber’s resolution, SB 1487, will start a 30-day clock for Mayes to respond and ultimately determine whether Pima County has violated state law or the U.S. Constitution. Petersen, who was joined in the move by Senate President Pro-Tempore TJ Shope of Coolidge and Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh of Fountain Hills, told Fox News Digital that Democrats in places like Pima are putting "radical political agendas ahead of public safety." "Instead of supporting law enforcement and protecting their citizens from crime, they're creating barriers that make it harder to enforce the law and easier for criminals to stay in our communities," he said. STATE TOP COP MOVES TO CRUSH ALLEGED DHS RECORDS RESTRICTION AS COUNTY DENIES ICE-OUT Depending on Mayes' findings, the county may be required to change the policy, face a loss of state-shared revenue, or the case could be referred to the Arizona Supreme Court, Senate leadership told Fox News Digital. "This is about making sure our laws are applied consistently across Arizona," Shope said. "When one county decides to go rogue, it creates gaps that undermine enforcement statewide. Arizonans expect coordination between all levels of government, not policies that tie the hands of law enforcement." Kavanagh also faulted Mayes for taking a similarly confrontational tack with DHS and ICE, saying that she doesn’t get to ignore laws she disagrees with. "Given her record and her public opposition to immigration enforcement, there is a serious question about whether she can review this case objectively. This is not a policy debate. The law is clear, and it must be applied," Kavanagh said. Mayes made waves in recent months with some of her rhetoric, including conjecture that ICE operations could run afoul of stand-your-ground laws, according to FOX’s Phoenix affiliate. MONTANA GOVERNOR LAUNCHES SANCTUARY CRACKDOWN, PROBES CAPITAL CITY OVER ICE LIMITS "I will not be deterred from speaking out or criticizing the Trump administration for its ongoing abuses of power and its trashing of our sacred Constitution," Mayes said in response in January. She also released a statement after the DHS-involved shooting deaths of agitators in Minnesota, saying that "right-wing media" has mischaracterized her previous comments, including those regarding the "danger to public safety" posed by ICE. Asked about such criticisms on Monday by Fox News Digital, a Mayes spokesman said, "President Trump promised to go after drug cartels, but in reality, his administration is pulling federal agents off drug cases by the thousands to target immigrant workers." "Attorney General Mayes will continue to go after the actual threats to public safety: the drug traffickers flooding Arizona communities with fentanyl and other illicit drugs." When reached for comment on the criticisms, a Pima County official provided text of the resolution to Fox News Digital, which read in part: "Recent arbitrary and unfocused civil immigration activities conducted by the Department of Homeland Security and ICE have trampled on civil and constitutional rights, recklessly endangered citizens and non-citizens alike, and culminated in the deaths of detainees and peaceful protesters." JONATHAN TURLEY: DEMOCRAT POLITICIANS ARE RISKING LIVES WITH RECKLESS ANTI-ICE RHETORIC Pima County Supervisor Jennifer Allen followed up, telling Fox News Digital, "What is there to criticize? The county’s action is in response to the egregious and abusive behavior of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and elsewhere in the country over the past year." "Americans protesting this outrageous behavior were killed while peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights. Pima County has no interest in allowing property intended for the benefit of the people of Pima County to be used in support of such lawless actions by the federal government," Allen said. She said that criticism, if any, should be directed at DHS and not at counties trying to prevent alleged abuses. Allen added that any law enforcement with proper warrants can still access Pima property. The county also passed a resolution seeking to prevent immigration enforcement agents from wearing face coverings, but details, including an enforcement mechanism, have yet to be ironed out, according to a county official. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d41ee43fb569bd90853b9d TUSD aprueba recortes de $2.7M ante déficit te 2026-04-06T21:00:20.716Z TUSD aprueba recortes de $2.7M ante déficit Leer en inglés Ante un déficit proyectado de $33 millones, la junta directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson, TUSD por sus siglas en inglés, aprobó recortes presupuestarios por un valor aproximado de $2.7 millones en su reunión del 24 de febrero, eliminando puestos de personal y oficinas administrativas, al tiempo que instruyó a los funcionarios a comenzar a explorar la consolidación de escuelas. El distrito fue señalado por el estado como uno de los nueve con mayor riesgo financiero. Si bien actualmente no se encuentra imposibilitado para pagar sus facturas ni al borde de la insolvencia, los funcionarios afirmaron que las decisiones que se tomen ahora podrían determinar si el distrito logra evitar la intervención judicial en el futuro. La junta eliminó por unanimidad a todos los maestros sustitutos itinerantes regionales, generando un ahorro de 913,855 dólares, y votó por 4 a 1 a favor de cerrar el Centro de Atención al Cliente y suprimir todos los puestos asociados, lo que supone un ahorro de $1,132,159; la miembro de la junta Sadie Shaw votó en contra de esta medida. Mediante una votación de 3 a 2, con la oposición de Shaw y de la miembro de la junta Jennifer Eckstrom, la junta eliminó la oficina del superintendente adjunto de la Región 2 de Santa Cruz, junto con la totalidad de su presupuesto operativo, ahorrando así $222,600; asimismo, suprimió los puestos de director de Currículo Multicultural, coordinador de proyectos y asistente administrativo sénior, integrando sus funciones en el departamento de Pedagogía e Instrucción Culturalmente Relevante, lo que generó un ahorro de $296,235. Finalmente, la junta votó por 4 a 1 a favor de eliminar el cargo de Director Senior de Programas Magnet, ahorrando $129,360 dólares; Eckstrom votó en contra de esta decisión. La junta directiva también instruyó al Comité Asesor de Presupuesto para que inicie el proceso de exploración de posibles consolidaciones y reconfiguraciones escolares de cara al año académico 2027-28. La junta directiva del TUSD votó a favor de eliminar el cargo de director del Currículo Multicultural y otros dos puestos, integrando sus funciones en otro departamento. Foto de Susan Barnett. Varios asistentes se manifestaron en contra de la centralización y la reducción del personal técnico de asistencia y registro, señalando la importancia de contar con alguien en la entrada de las escuelas para recibir a las personas y establecer vínculos con los padres y los estudiantes. La junta votó por unanimidad a favor de mantener esos puestos, por el momento. El superintendente del TUSD, Gabriel Trujillo, afirmó que los recortes se derivan del programa estatal de vales escolares universales, del éxodo urbano de familias con hijos en edad escolar que buscan un menor costo de vida, y de un cambio generacional en el que las familias locales están esperando más tiempo para tener hijos, o deciden no tenerlos en absoluto. También señaló que el 47% de los propietarios de viviendas al este de Swan Road tienen 55 años o más, lo cual calificó como "algo que no es bueno para el negocio de la educación K-12". "Nuestro objetivo es siempre que, cuando nos vemos obligados a recortar algún puesto, intentamos empezar lo más lejos posible del aula," declaró Trujillo. El director financiero del TUSD, Ricky Hernández, recomendó recortes presupuestarios permanentes por un valor de $10 millones en todo el distrito. Dado que el 90% de los gastos se destina a la nómina, advirtió que, en algún momento, "el personal se verá afectado." Sus proyecciones parten del supuesto de que no habrá ayuda por parte de la legislatura estatal, la cual, según indicó, no ha mostrado disposición alguna para intervenir. Entre los recortes adicionales recomendados se incluye una reducción del 2% en los departamentos de educación especial, actividades interescolares y seguridad escolar lo que generaría un ahorro de 7$85,836 dólares, así como un recorte del 7% en todos los demás departamentos, con un ahorro de $2,841,279. La gestión de riesgos y los servicios públicos quedaron exentos de recortes, aunque Hernández advirtió que el distrito enfrenta un aumento del 14% en las tarifas de consumo eléctrico, sin excepciones para los distritos escolares. Jim Byrne, presidente de la Asociación de Educación de Tucson, se dirigió a la junta directiva, destacando el impacto del programa estatal de vales escolares en el déficit y los esfuerzos del sindicato para aprobar una medida de financiamiento adicional que, según se les informó, ayudaría a cerrar la brecha que enfrenta actualmente el distrito. En noviembre, los votantes aprobaron un aumento presupuestario del 15% destinado a mantenimiento y operaciones, generando aproximadamente $45 millones anuales para el pago de salarios docentes, programas artísticos y servicios estudiantiles; este fue el primer aumento de este tipo aprobado para el distrito en más de 25 años. "Vamos a tener que mantener algunas de esas conversaciones difíciles para analizar cómo podemos optimizar nuestros recursos, pero también cómo podemos conservar a nuestro personal y mantener proporciones alumno-docente que sean mejores que las que se proponen actualmente. De este modo, la calidad de la educación pública que ofrecemos cada día superará a la de las escuelas charter y a la de las escuelas privadas basadas en vouchers; podremos superarlas en competencia gracias al aprendizaje que tiene lugar aquí, a la vida en el campus, a todas las actividades extracurriculares y a todos los seres humanos que hacen funcionar nuestras escuelas, quienes son superiores a lo que ellos tienen," afirmó Byrne. Audrey Connealy, empleada del TUSD, interpeló a la junta directiva sobre las finanzas del distrito, señalando que el personal recibió recientemente $1,200 cada uno, mientras que el superintendente obtuvo un aumento salarial de $10.000. “Y ahora se nos cae el cielo encima,” dijo Connealy. “¿Por qué no habríamos de solicitar una auditoría independiente? Porque sabemos que nos están metiendo en un hoyo.” Trujillo afirmó que la medida de recaudación adicional ha sido de ayuda, al evitar que puestos como los de los profesores de educación física y música acabaran en la lista de recortes; no obstante, señaló que nunca se concibió con el propósito de eliminar el déficit por completo. Asimismo, defendió la decisión del distrito de destinar los fondos excedentes al aumento de salarios, argumentando que, en aquel momento, todos los implicados comprendían que el déficit seguiría requiriendo una solución. Ian Stash es estudiante de periodismo en la Universidad de Arizona y pasante en El Foco de Tucson. Puede contactarlo en  istash@arizona.edu. Esta nota fue traducida por los pasantes de la preparatoria San Miguel y editada por Diana Ramos, exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson. Contáctala en diana@tucsonspotlight.org. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d41cd33fb569bd90853b6e Team USA blends veteran leadership, young talent at Phoenix camp before World Cup te 2026-04-06T20:51:31.305Z Team USA blends veteran leadership, young talent at Phoenix camp before World Cup PHOENIX – For New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu, the opportunity to represent the United States never loses its meaning. Ionescu is no stranger to the national stage with USA Basketball, and her experience will be critical to the USA Basketball Women’s National Team as it prepares for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Ionescu has been a part of the U.S. 2014 U-17 World Championship team, the 2018 3×3 World Cup squad and has won gold medals at the 2022 FIBA World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics.  “You have to pinch yourself sometimes,” Ionescu said. “Just thinking about the fact that you get to put on this uniform and represent your country knowing it’s everyone’s dream and mine since I was little.” Ionescu and the rest of Team USA are currently focused on the World Cup. The team’s recent training camp in Phoenix offered an early glimpse of the mindset, the team’s preparation and the leadership that will shape the journey ahead. Ionescu emphasized the importance of veteran leadership on a roster that features several young players attending camp for the first time. Players such as Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson set the tone, bringing WNBA championship experience and a standard of excellence that helps guide the group. Led by coach Kara Lawson, the camp has brought together a collection of champions, rising stars and experienced veterans, all competing and building chemistry ahead of the World Cup in Berlin, Sept. 4 to 13. “The more experience we can get, the better,” Ionescu said. “Especially when it comes from (Wilson); it’s super valuable. We’re super happy to have her.” Wilson echoed the sentiment, noting the hunger of the next generation as a defining trait of this group. “They want to be sponges,” said Wilson, who won the WNBA title with Las Vegas in 2025 and was named WNBA Finals MVP. “I remember being in their spot, so I’m just proud of them.” Wilson remains focused on her own growth and team success, adding that her priority is “to win another one” and continue evolving as a leader. Young stars such as Cameron Brink of the Los Angeles Sparks are embracing the learning environment. After dealing with injury setbacks in the past, Brink described this experience as a step forward.  “It’s been really cool to actually be out there and be able to play live and get a feel for the game,” Brink said. She also highlighted the value of learning from both coaches and teammates, also calling herself “a sponge” eager to absorb knowledge. Meanwhile, USC’s Juju Watkins is taking a patient approach as she works through recovery from a torn ACL. Though limited on the court during the camp, Watkins views her presence as meaningful progress. “Just to be here in this space and get out of L.A. for a while, it’s a different change of scenery,” Watkins said. “It’s been really nice and reminds me to continue to stick with it.”  Veteran forward Napheesa Collier, a Minnesota Lynx standout, pointed to the growing visibility and momentum of the women’s game as another motivating factor heading into the World Cup. “The work and the product has always been there in our game,” Collier said. “Now it’s just more people tuning in.” Part of that growth includes the new, seven-year collective bargaining agreement the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association recently reached. The deal includes massive salary increases with maximum contracts rising to $1.4 million and average salaries expected to be around $583,000. But the growth doesn’t stop there, as the WNBA is also expanding by two teams in 2026, adding the Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo.  The new additions will bring the league to 15 teams and the league plans to add three more franchises by 2030.  Collier noted the excitement surrounding league expansion and increased investment in players, signaling a broader shift that could influence how athletes prepare year-round.  “I think it’s awesome as the game’s growing,” Collier said. “I think both Toronto and Portland are great cities, so it’s exciting for the game and  xciting for the league, especially with the CBA finally getting done and continuing to grow the women’s game.” Overseeing the process is managing director Sue Bird, who is tasked with evaluating talent and shaping the final roster. For Bird, patience is key during this stage of development. “You’ve got to let things unfold and take your time,” Bird said. “There’s no rushing it. I would love to tell you what the final roster will be today, but that’s unrealistic.” Bird praised the team dynamic and the personality of emerging leaders such as Paige Bueckers, the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year with the Dallas Wings, noting her ability to connect with teammates and elevate the group’s competitive edge. Even with a new set of players, the women’s national team still expects to continue its dominance. Heading into the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, the U.S. has won four consecutive gold medals dating back to 2010. At the Olympics, their win streak dates back to 1992 with a 61-game winning streak and eight consecutive gold medals that began in 1996. As the countdown to the World Cup continues, this camp served as more than just preparation.  It was a foundation-building experience. From seasoned Olympians to rising prospects, the collective goal is clear: to maintain the United States dominance on the national stage. The post Team USA blends veteran leadership, young talent at Phoenix camp before World Cup appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d41cb93fb569bd90853b32 Hegseth cuts Ivy League ties in military education shake-up, taps Hillsdale te 2026-04-06T20:51:05.984Z Hegseth cuts Ivy League ties in military education shake-up, taps Hillsdale FIRST ON FOX: Hillsdale College told War Secretary Pete Hegseth it would be "honored" to help educate senior U.S. military officers — aligning itself with the administration’s push to cut ties with Ivy League schools over concerns about ideological influence. In a March 30 letter to Hegseth, Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn thanked the Department of War for including the school among institutions selected for the Senior Service College Fellowship Program, which sends senior military officers to civilian universities for advanced education as they prepare for top leadership roles. "Thank you for including Hillsdale College among the institutions qualified to educate America’s military leaders," Arnn wrote, adding that he supports Hegseth’s goal of equipping the military with "the lethality necessary to protect our national interest." The letter comes weeks after Hegseth announced the Department of War would end partnerships with several elite universities, including Harvard and Princeton, arguing that "woke" ideology had weakened military education.  HEGSETH ENDING MILITARY EDUCATION TIES WITH HARVARD AMID TRUMP FEUD: 'WE TRAIN WARRIORS, NOT WOKESTERS' A February memorandum shows the Department of War canceled 93 fellowship positions across 22 institutions, including Harvard, MIT, Georgetown, Columbia and Princeton. "We train warriors, not wokesters," Hegseth said at the time. Hegseth himself is a graduate of Princeton University and later earned a degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School. In their place, the Pentagon is steering officers toward a new set of schools, including Hillsdale, Liberty University, George Mason University, Pepperdine University and Texas-based Baylor University, along with large public universities such as the University of Florida, Auburn University and the University of North Carolina. The new list also includes senior military colleges such as The Citadel and Virginia Tech, as well as Pentagon-affiliated programs like the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies in Alaska.  The institutions were selected based on criteria including "intellectual freedom," limited ties to foreign adversaries and alignment with the department’s mission, according to the memo.  WHY ELITE COLLEGES FEAR TRUMP AND MCMAHON'S NEW ACADEMIC COMPACT TYING FUNDING TO FREE SPEECH In his letter, Arnn pointed to Hillsdale’s curriculum and mission, saying the school emphasizes the U.S. Constitution and the "political philosophy of the West." He also echoed criticism of higher education, writing that "anti-American ideologies" have "infect(ed) so many of our colleges and universities." Arnn said Hillsdale "refuses all government money to preserve its independence" and that any role in the program would be funded through private sources. The shift away from traditional academic partners marks a significant change in how senior military officers may receive advanced education, with the administration steering the program toward institutions that more closely align with its views on education and national identity. Hillsdale has also worked with the White House on initiatives tied to America’s 250th anniversary, including contributing historical material for the administration’s "Freedom Trucks" campaign and collaborating on a video series featuring President Donald Trump. It remains unclear when the Department of War will finalize new partnerships under the program or how many officers will ultimately be sent to schools like Hillsdale. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d41ca63fb569bd90853b29 Woman gives birth midflight as air traffic controller suggests fitting name for baby te 2026-04-06T20:50:46.249Z Woman gives birth midflight as air traffic controller suggests fitting name for baby Talk about making an entrance – a sky-high entrance. A woman gave birth midair Friday on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica to New York, turning a routine trip into a high-altitude delivery. Caribbean Airlines said the surprise birth happened on flight BW005. The flight from Kingston to New York was expected to take about four hours.  As the flight neared its destination, pilots alerted air traffic control about the unexpected medical situation. ISRAELI PARAMEDIC DELIVERS BABY, RUSHES IT TO BOMB SHELTER DURING IRAN ATTACK "We have a passenger, a pregnant passenger, who is going into labor at this time," a pilot said in audio obtained by CBS News. After coordinating medical crews to meet the plane at the gate, a controller is heard asking, "Is it out yet?" When the pilots confirmed the woman had given birth onboard, another controller chimed in with a fitting suggestion. CALIFORNIA WOMAN GIVES BIRTH INSIDE SELF-DRIVING WAYMO TAXI "Alright, tell her she’s got to name it Kennedy," the controller said, a nod to the airport where the flight was about to land. Caribbean Airlines said that, while the birth was unexpected, the crew never declared an emergency during the flight. Instead, the airline praised its crew, who "managed the situation in accordance with established procedures, ensuring the safety and comfort of all onboard." The airline said the woman and newborn received the care they needed from medical personnel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d41a543fb569bd90853ab0 Close quarters: Inspired by John Wooden, UCLA coach creates winning environment te 2026-04-06T20:40:52.022Z Close quarters: Inspired by John Wooden, UCLA coach creates winning environment PHOENIX – April 3, 1995. A 23-year-old assistant coach for UCLA’s women’s basketball team sat in Seattle’s Kingdome, watching the Bruins men’s team claim national glory for the 11th time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d418343fb569bd90853a3b HCH Pet of the Week: Angela te 2026-04-06T20:31:48.206Z HCH Pet of the Week: Angela If you're looking for a smaller dog with 'big dog' energy, then Angela may be the girl for you! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d418203fb569bd90853a32 NPA baseball lights up bases in first time out at home te 2026-04-06T20:31:28.454Z NPA baseball lights up bases in first time out at home The Spartans scored 22 runs in their home opener on Friday after spending weeks on the road. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4180c3fb569bd90853a29 LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff softball splits doubleheader against Lee Williams in Kingman te 2026-04-06T20:31:08.530Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff softball splits doubleheader against Lee Williams in Kingman A look at how local teams have fared recently. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d417f83fb569bd90853a20 CHA Pet of the Week: Apollo te 2026-04-06T20:30:48.681Z CHA Pet of the Week: Apollo Hi - I'm Apollo! I'm a 5-year-old Siberian Husky mix who was surrendered to the Coconino Humane Association through no fault of my own when my owner could no longer care for me. I'm good with other dogs, kennel trained,… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4137c3fb569bd9085395d Terry Crews' wife reveals she battled Parkinson's in secret for years before finding hope in new treatment te 2026-04-06T20:11:40.635Z Terry Crews' wife reveals she battled Parkinson's in secret for years before finding hope in new treatment Terry Crews' wife, Rebecca King Crews, has been battling Parkinson's disease for 16 years. During an appearance on Monday's episode of the "Today Show," King Crews — who was diagnosed in 2015 - got candid about living with the disease and detailed how a newly-approved procedure has helped manage her symptoms. "I feel good," she said. "I’m able to write my name and my dates, and I’m able to write with my right hand for the first time in probably three years. I'm seeing improvement in my symptoms." PARKINSON'S RISK INCREASES WITH EXPOSURE TO COMMON CHEMICAL, STUDY SUGGESTS King Crews first began noticing symptoms in 2012. "Just some slight numbness in my left foot and then my trainer noticed that my arm did not swing when I'd walk and I was like, 'Okay.' Then I woke up one morning and my hand was shaking," King Crews recalled. "I said, 'Now that's a tremor,' because my grandmother had tremors. So I went to the doctor, and he told me, 'Oh, you're having anxiety, you'll be fine.'" The mom-of-five was able to get multiple referrals for additional doctors and eventually got her diagnosis within three years. "Well, I knew she was a superhero," Crews said of first hearing about his wife's diagnosis. "And she had already went through cancer and defeated it. She was 100% cancer-free. And I said, this is why you get married. My thing is, when they say sickness and health, this is the battle that we were designed to fight together. And that's the whole way I see it. I'm like, where she's weak, I'm strong. Where I'm weak, she's strong. And we built each other up like that. For almost 37 years and all the way to forever. That's how we doing it." In July 2025, King Crews had hit her breaking point. MICHAEL J. FOX'S FAMILY REMAINS HIS SUPERPOWER IN ONGOING PARKINSON'S DISEASE BATTLE "I hadn’t slept in three days [due to the disease]," King Crews told People. "And I felt like I wanted to die." At the time, her husband of 36 years had just read about a groundbreaking new treatment — using sound waves — that had just been approved by the FDA to treat her Parkinson's. The non-invasive treatment, known as focused ultrasound, has been successful in improving King Crews' symptoms. "It hurts," Crews said. "It’s definitely been hard to watch her on those days when I see her so worn out by this. We’re going through this together." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER According to People, King Crews is one of nearly a million Americans living with Parkinson’s and one of less than a hundred patients who have used this new treatment. King Crews chose not to disclose her diagnosis for years to avoid pity. But, now, with this new therapy treatment, she's feeling more hopeful than ever. "I don't believe in telling my story just so you can know my story and feel sorry for me," she said during her appearance on "Today." "I really believe that this procedure and others like it are the new frontier of medicine. They were able to go into my brain without cutting me open. Non-invasive. Non-Invasive at all. It's very, and this focus ultrasound is used to treat many other types of tumors, cancers, without the risk of bleeding, without risk of dying in surgery." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "So I'm excited about the possibility. And then I felt that I wanted to potentially make it more available to others because it's an expensive surgery. It's not covered yet. And just to give hope to people with Parkinson because I believe that we're gonna find a cure." "This is the thing, I see this as the beginning of a cure," Crews added. "And because to watch her go through what she's gone through over the last 10 to 12 years has been very, very hard. You know, the tremors, the not sleeping, the loss of balance, like she said." "To watch her write her name for the first time in three years. Let me tell you, man, I don't know what to say. I'm choked up just thinking about it because. I want the best, she's the rock of our lives, you know? And I just want her to do this." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d413693fb569bd90853954 Democrats face backlash over 'nepo-candidate' scourge, 'noxious' McAuliffe family congressional bid te 2026-04-06T20:11:21.132Z Democrats face backlash over 'nepo-candidate' scourge, 'noxious' McAuliffe family congressional bid Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and his family were called out Monday by a New York Times columnist who deemed his wife, Dorothy McAuliffe's, bid for Congress a case of "rank nepotism." "Looking for a boost in the crowded primary, Ms. McAuliffe’s campaign is blasting out emails from Terry with the theme: I’ve been a party player for more than four decades, so please help my wife!" wrote Times columnist Michelle Cottle. "Sure, she is plenty qualified," Cottle continued. "A former State Department official, Virginia’s former first lady has more experience in government and politics than many other first-time House candidates. I also have no reason to doubt she is a delightful person. But as the Democratic Party tries to shed its reputation as the defender of a self-serving political elite, I do think its candidates should avoid trumpeting their status as the beneficiaries of rank nepotism." Dorothy McAuliffe announced in March that she was entering the Democratic primary race for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. RNC SUES TO STOP DEMOCRATS' VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING PUSH Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed McAuliffe in the race. Cottle noted that political dynasties sometimes transcend generations and other times appear more linear and move through spouses, citing the Clintons. "Nepo candidates are an enduring, nonpartisan reality of U.S. politics," she wrote. "But the Democratic Party risks more than just one House race by embracing them at this moment. And Americans’ predilection for nepo candidates doesn’t necessarily hold during periods of anti-establishment frustration. In some circumstances, a well-known familial brand can wind up hurting more than helping." Cottle argued McAuliffe's brand was not "inspirational" or "future-forward." PELOSI LAMBASTED FOR ENDORSEMENT OF JFK'S INEXPERIENCED GRANDSON FOR CONGRESSIONAL SEAT "Mr. McAuliffe’s fame and fortune were bolstered by his close ties to the Clintons, and for many of the voters familiar with him, he is a relic of that era, which has refused to gracefully fade away," she wrote. "He is also the guy who, after finishing a term as governor in 2018, popped up to run again in 2021 — a rare occurrence in Virginia, which prohibits governors from pursuing consecutive terms — and got stomped by a Republican, Glenn Youngkin." Cottle also pointed to former New Jersey governor Phil Murphy's wife Tammy Murphy's failed bid for Congress in 2024. "At least Mr. McAuliffe is a former governor. Mr. Murphy was still in office when his wife ran; there was no way to separate his power from his wife’s candidacy," she wrote. "The more political nepotism looks like a tool for manipulating the playing field, the more noxious it becomes — even when a revered political figure is involved." In another example of a member of a prominent Democratic family running for office, Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, is running for Congress in New York. Schlossberg has also received a Pelosi endorsement.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The Associated Press reported that Virginia voters will decide on April 21 whether to approve a constitutional amendment establishing a new congressional map. McAuliffe would seek to represent the proposed new 7th District stretching from the D.C. suburbs to western Augusta County if the map is approved. Virginia’s primary elections are scheduled to be held Aug. 4 after the General Assembly moved the date from June to August under legislation signed in February. Fox News' Ashley Carnahan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d413553fb569bd9085394b Meet the Fairfax killers: Top violent illegal alien criminals wreaking havoc on major American suburb te 2026-04-06T20:11:01.431Z Meet the Fairfax killers: Top violent illegal alien criminals wreaking havoc on major American suburb Democratic leaders in Virginia’s most populous county are facing criticism over an ongoing "epidemic" of violence by illegal immigrants that has left 13 dead in a major American suburb near the nation’s capital. Seven illegal immigrants have been arrested in Fairfax County, a suburb of Washington, D.C., in recent years for violent attacks ranging from infanticide to a machete killing and gang activity. Despite these arrests, critics of Fairfax County leaders say they are prioritizing criminal illegal immigrants over Americans’ safety by maintaining sanctuary-type policies that limit cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Virginia’s new Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger is also facing criticism for a day-one executive order that reversed the state’s policy of cooperating with ICE. One critic, Katie Gorka, chair of the Fairfax County GOP, referred to the spate of violence as an "epidemic" ravaging her community. She blamed local Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano and the Democratic-controlled Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. ‘VIRGINIA FATHER’ CHARGED WITH MURDERING INFANT DAUGHTER IS ILLEGAL ALIEN, SAYS DHS Meet the illegal immigrants behind the ongoing spate of violence in Fairfax County. ICE has lodged a detainer, or request to hold, with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office for Misael Lopez Gomez, 28, who is charged with murder and felony child abuse for allegedly killing his three-month-old daughter. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the three-month-old was in the care of Lopez Gomez at the time of the incident at a home in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia. The department said that during the investigation, detectives and hospital staff observed evidence consistent with abuse. Preliminary results from an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma. Lauren Bis, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, called Lopez Gomez a "cold blooded killer" and "monster." DHS said that Lopez Gomez crossed the border into the country illegally in New Mexico in July 2023, under the Biden administration. The same week, ICE lodged a detainer request asking Fairfax County not to release Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, 38, following his arrest in connection with a fatal stabbing the prior weekend. ICE PRESSURES SPANBERGER AS FAIRFAX MURDER SUSPECTS TRIGGER NEW DETAINERS IN ‘SANCTUARY’ CLASH Chavarria Muy is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the stabbing, which also took place in a home in Bailey's Crossroads. Local outlet WUSA9 reported that officers responding to the scene found a man with multiple stab wounds inside the home. The man was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. According to DHS, Chavarria Muy is in the U.S. illegally and entered the country at an unknown place and time. A month before Chavarria Muy’s arrest, Fairfax County Police arrested and charged Abdul Jalloh, 32, with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old Virginia woman named Stephanie Minter. Officers responding to the incident, which took place at a bus stop in the Hybla Valley neighborhood in Fairfax County, found her with multiple stab wounds in her upper body. She was pronounced dead at the scene on Feb. 23. Surveillance footage captured Jalloh and Minter exiting a bus at the stop where she was killed, and Fairfax County detectives determined Jalloh was allegedly responsible for the stabbing. He is charged with second-degree murder. He is also charged with larceny that occurred the day after the fatal stabbing. According to DHS, Jalloh is an illegal alien from Sierra Leone who entered the U.S. illegally under the Obama administration in 2012. DHS said that before his arrest for murder, Jalloh had been arrested more than 30 times and faced charges including rape, malicious wounding, assault, drug possession, identity theft, trespassing, larceny, firing a weapon, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and pickpocketing. On Dec. 19, DHS said that it "vehemently condemns Fairfax County’s sanctuary policies" after Salvadoran illegal immigrant Marvin Fernando Morales Ortez, 23, was charged with second-degree murder for a fatal shooting the day after the agency said local authorities released him after declining to honor a detainer request. DHS said that ICE had lodged a detainer request for Morales Ortez after he was arrested for assault and brandishing a firearm on Sept. 14. Morales Ortez had prior arrests for aggravated assault of a police officer, larceny and disorderly conduct, according to DHS. Morales Ortez was charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting at a home in Reston, Virginia, which is in Fairfax County. He illegally entered the U.S. in Sept. 2016 near Hidalgo, Texas. DHS said he was released into the country by the Obama administration and that in 2022, the Biden administration dismissed his immigration proceedings and marked him as a non-enforcement priority. Maldin Anibal Guzman, 27, a Honduran illegal immigrant, was convicted of second-degree murder by mob in connection with a July 2024 killing in Oakton, within Fairfax County. Local outlet ABC7 reported that Guzman was given a plea deal by Descano’s office, allowing him to serve only five years in prison. Local affiliate Fox 5 reported that Guzman entered the country illegally through the Texas border under the first Trump administration in 2018. The outlet said that ICE lodged multiple detainers for Guzman with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office that were not honored, allowing Guzman back into the community before the mob murder. Elmer De Jesus Alas Candray, 28–29, a Salvadoran illegal immigrant and member of the MS-13 gang, was convicted of six murders, including conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise; five counts each of conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering and murder in aid of racketeering; and three counts of using a firearm during a violent crime resulting in death. Five of the murders took place in Fairfax County from 2018 to 2022. The killings were carried out by Candray and co-conspirators using pistols and machetes. One of the killings, which took place in Reston in 2020, involved Candray and co-conspirators luring a young woman under false pretenses and taking turns shooting her in the face. In Herndon, a community in Fairfax County, Jose Iraheta Palacios, another Salvadoran illegal immigrant MS-13 member nicknamed "Little Crazy," murdered his girlfriend, Claudia Menjivar, and two children, ages 9 and 10, before jumping to his own death in June 2021. Palacios had previously pleaded guilty in Fairfax County Circuit Court in 2015 to human trafficking, gang recruitment of a juvenile and three counts of gang participation and was sentenced to nine years. That sentence would have kept him behind bars until 2024, but a judge suspended the sentence, allowing Iraheta Palacios to serve just two years in state prison. He was deported, though later made it back into the U.S. ILLEGAL MIGRANT CHARGED IN DEADLY 124 MPH CHASE THAT KILLED PREGNANT TEEN, UNBORN CHILD Officers next encountered Iraheta Palacios around 6 a.m. Saturday, sitting on top of a parking garage on Democracy Drive in Reston Town Center in Herndon, Va., and threatening to jump. An affidavit and police radio transmission revealed he told officers he killed his girlfriend, Claudia Menjivar, and her children after arguing over infidelity. Officers attempted to talk Iraheta Palacios off the ledge for nearly an hour before he ultimately jumped and died from the fall. Commenting on a post showing the mugshots of the illegal immigrant murderers, the Virginia GOP wrote, "These are the criminals that Virginia Democrats care about more than your family’s safety." Gorka, who leads the local Fairfax County Republican committee, asserted that the county is "experiencing an epidemic of crime because of Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano's unwillingness to prosecute violent offenders." "Under Descano, felony convictions, trials, and guilty verdicts have dropped sharply, which means repeat offenders are out on our streets," she said, adding, "This is compounded by the fact that Fairfax County's ‘Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy,’ adopted by the Democratic-majority Board of Supervisors, functionally makes Fairfax a sanctuary county." According to Gorka, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office under Democratic Sheriff Stacey Kincaid has declined more than 1,150 detainers in roughly two and a half years. She said that former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, had "partially addressed" the problem through an executive order requiring law enforcement cooperation with ICE before Spanberger rescinded the order. "Virginia Democrats prioritize criminals over victims, illegal aliens over citizens, and Fairfax County citizens have had enough," Gorka told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital reached out to Spanberger, Descano, Kincaid, and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d413413fb569bd90853942 Murder suspect on ICE hold accused of luring teen into death trap where victim’s final plea went unheard te 2026-04-06T20:10:41.599Z Murder suspect on ICE hold accused of luring teen into death trap where victim’s final plea went unheard An 18-year-old murder suspect is being held on an immigration detainer after prosecutors say he helped lure a 15-year-old Missouri boy into a deadly ambush where the teen begged for his life. Yefry Archaga, 18, is charged with first-degree murder in the March 12 killing of 15-year-old Miles Young in Greene County. Jail records show Archaga is being held without bond and is subject to a federal immigration hold. A second suspect, Praize King, 18, is also charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the killing. FOUR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS LINKED TO MS-13 INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY MURDERING 14-YEAR-OLD BOY IN MARYLAND PARK According to court documents obtained by the Springfield Daily Citizen, the attack was premeditated. Prosecutors allege Archaga "planned and set up a 15-year-old boy to be murdered," luring Young into what he believed was a meetup before ambushing him. Investigators say the victim believed he was meeting a girl, but instead walked into a coordinated setup involving multiple individuals. Investigators say a juvenile suspect picked up Young after leading him to believe he was meeting a girl, despite warnings that it could be a setup. ILLEGAL ALIEN YOUTH COACH COULD FACE DEATH PENALTY AFTER ALLEGEDLY MURDERING, RAPING TEEN PLAYER Court documents obtained by KY3 describe how the group had been driving around Springfield discussing the plan before stopping to retrieve a second vehicle. They then allegedly used two cars, including a black Mercedes, to track Young’s location and carry out the ambush. When the vehicle stopped, Young ran. A witness told investigators Archaga, allegedly wearing a black ski mask and armed with a "Glock-style" handgun, chased the teen on foot. DHS SLAMS CALIFORNIA 'SANCTUARY' COUNTY AFTER MOM ALLEGEDLY MURDERED BY 2 HONDURAN NATIONALS "Defendant ambushed victim, chased victim on foot, and shot victim as victim was stating he wanted to live," the probable cause statement says, according to the Springfield Daily Citizen. Another witness reported hearing Young fall and cry out, "I just don’t wanna die," followed by gunshots. Young was struck in the chest and later pronounced dead at a hospital. GOT A TIP? Witnesses told investigators they believed Young had been targeted, possibly tied to a prior dispute. He was expected to testify in a 2025 homicide case, according to the documents obtained by the Springfield Daily Citizen. Authorities allege Archaga fled after the shooting and was arrested March 31 in Webb City following a two-week search. He is scheduled to appear in court April 13. FOLLOW US ON X At least one additional suspect, believed to be a juvenile, has not been publicly identified. The killing has left Young’s family and community devastated. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Miles was a compassionate, loving, and kind 15-year-old who brought light to everyone around him," his family wrote on a fundraising page. "He was a big brother, a son, a grandson, and a friend… full of life and always showed care for others." CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "No parent should ever have to outlive and bury their child," the statement reads. As the family mourns, they say they are leaning on community support while detectives continue working to bring justice in the case. The investigation remains ongoing. Fox News Digital reached out to ICE and the U.S. Marshals for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d410ff3fb569bd90853908 Trump threatens to commit war crimes in Iran by bombing bridges, power plants, schools and hospitals te 2026-04-06T20:01:03.562Z Trump threatens to commit war crimes in Iran by bombing bridges, power plants, schools and hospitals President Donald Trump gestures during a news conference in the White House briefing room on April 6, 2026. Trump spoke about the successful military mission to rescue a weapons systems officer whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran and possible further military action in Iran. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday declined to rule out bombing certain types of civilian infrastructure in Iran, including schools and hospitals, and said that any agreement to end the war must include free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. “We have to have a deal that’s acceptable to me,” he said during a 90-minute press conference. “And part of that deal is going to be, we want free traffic of oil and everything else.” Trump said he hopes he doesn’t need to bomb non-military targets, like power plants and bridges, but that even if he did, he doesn’t believe it would constitute a war crime. International law, including the Geneva Conventions ban on destroying “objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population,” generally considers the targeting of civilian infrastructure a war crime. Trump also reiterated a Tuesday evening deadline for Iranian leaders to make a deal to end the war. “We’re giving them until tomorrow, eight o’clock Eastern time,” he said. “And after that, they’re going to have no bridges. They’re going to have no power plants. Stone ages, yeah. Stone ages.” Negotiations to end the war that Trump and the Israeli government began in late February, have been slow going, in part, due to the destruction of Iran’s communications infrastructure.   “We’re communicating like they used to communicate 2,000 years ago with children bringing a note back and forth,” Trump said. “They have no communication.” Trump contended during the press conference that many Iranians have welcomed their country being bombed and that they get upset when the destruction halts.  “They would be willing to suffer that in order to have freedom,” he said. “We’ve had numerous intercepts. ‘Please keep bombing.’ Bombs that are dropping near their homes. ‘Please keep bombing. Do it.’ And these are people that are living where the bombs are exploding. And when we leave and we’re not hitting those areas, they’re saying, ‘Please come back. Come back. Come back.'”  Trump said that after the war ends, his administration “may even get involved with helping them rebuild their nation.” “Right now, if we left today, it would take them 20 years to rebuild their country, and it would never be as good as it was,” he said. “And the only way they’re going to be able to rebuild their country is to utilize the genius of the United States of America.” Prosecuting leak Trump said a search had begun for whichever official or officials released information last week about a U.S. aircraft being shot down over Iran, leading to rescue operations for two servicemen.  “So whoever that was, we think we’ll be able to find it out, because we’re going to go to the media company that released it, and we’re going to say, ‘National security, give it up or go to jail,’ he said. “And we know who, and you know who we’re talking about.”  Numerous news organizations published the information on Friday and it wasn’t immediately clear which one Trump planned to pursue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d410d43fb569bd908538d5 UA doctor says food and mindfulness can fight stress te 2026-04-06T20:00:20.948Z UA doctor says food and mindfulness can fight stress Instead of reaching for Tylenol, a Tucson doctor says the answer to managing stress and preventing illness might already be in your kitchen. "A topic that I think is extremely relevant to all career people (is) how can we use something that is a part of our daily lives, eating, to mitigate stress and prioritize focus?" said Natalie Vela, a second-year resident at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, during her session at TENWEST, an annual event that celebrates entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation. Practicing mindfulness and utilizing food to better one's overall health falls under integrative medicine, Vela said. "We have evidence-based complementary and alternative practices, really focusing on holistic health of a whole person," she said. "The more physiologic term for stress is allostasis … being the body's state of equilibrium while we're responding to both physical and psychological stressors." Vela said people encounter different types of stress: good stress that promotes resilience in the body; stress that is tolerable but uncomfortable; and toxic stress, which manifests as chronic stress. Both physical stress, like a workout, and psychological stress can trigger similar responses in the body, showing up as increased heart rate, fatigue or behavioral changes. "Your body, ideally, should be able to experience a stressful experience and then come back from that," Vela said. University of Arizona medical resident Natalie Vela leads a session on integrative medicine and stress management at the TenWest Festival. Vela said one way to counteract stress is through a practice called the relaxation response. This mechanism was developed by Dr. Herbert Benson and involves offsetting the body's fight-or-flight response through meditation, according to Vela. She said practicing mindfulness can counteract cortisol levels and lower blood pressure. Another way to prevent cortisol spikes is to avoid eating while in fight-or-flight mode. "We have the power to decrease all of those signals and take back our stress response," Vela said. Vela led attendees through an exercise practicing the relaxation response, with the room falling silent as attendees closed their eyes, relaxed their muscles and meditated. "These practices have been around for centuries and they're actually very universal," she said. Another way to counteract stress and reduce the risk of health conditions like heart disease and diabetes is through healthy eating. Some foods promote heart and brain health and lower the risk of diabetes, including nuts and seeds, whole grains, citrus, berries, fish and omega-3 fatty acids, essential polyunsaturated fats the body cannot produce on its own and must obtain through diet. Attendees practice the relaxation response during Natalie Vela's March 27 TENWEST session, a meditation technique developed by Dr. Herbert Benson to offset the body's fight-or-flight response. Arilynn Hyatt / Tucson Spotlight. She also said olive oil, which is primarily a monounsaturated fat, decreases overall mortality risk by reducing inflammation, blood sugar levels and low-density lipoprotein, or "bad" cholesterol. High LDL levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. "Extra virgin olive oil is huge," she said, adding that research has proven that eating more fruits and vegetables will decrease a person's risk of health issues. "We're not just kidding when we're at the doctor's office telling kids and adults to eat more vegetables. The data, the evidence is there." The average adult requires about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, Vela said. Pregnant women, older adults and those who do not eat meat require more, around 1.0 grams per kilogram. In addition, eating between 25 and 35 grams of fiber daily and consuming an equal amount of protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner is optimal for sustaining energy throughout the day. Taking a 10-minute walk after eating can also help decrease glucose spikes. "When people know about how to make these things more sensible in their lives, you can grab your family members, your roommate and say, 'Hey let's just leave this mess in the kitchen and walk for 10 minutes," Vela said, adding that these healthy and intuitive practices are a standard way of life for many countries across the globe. "I recognize it's a challenge, because our society, especially in the states, is not really set up well. I think we have plenty to learn from our friends in Europe, in Latin America and Asia … who have it as a cultural standard to sit down and be in community during meal time." Arilynn Hyatt is a journalism major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at arilynndhyatt@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d40ead3fb569bd908538a4 Havasu man arraigned on accusations of lying to police in shooting investigation te 2026-04-06T19:51:09.420Z Havasu man arraigned on accusations of lying to police in shooting investigation One Lake Havasu City man is awaiting arraignment in Mohave Superior Court this week, after a March shooting incident on Bison Boulevard. Meanwhile, a second suspect in the case has been charged for allegedly attempting to mislead officers in their… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d40e983fb569bd90853896 When oversight becomes a campaign strategy in Arizona utility regulation te 2026-04-06T19:50:48.776Z When oversight becomes a campaign strategy in Arizona utility regulation Nick Myers Arizona’s Constitution is clear. The Arizona Corporation Commission was designed to operate as an independent, elected body with exclusive authority over utility ratemaking. That independence exists to ensure decisions affecting millions of ratepayers are made through evidence, due process, and transparency, rather than political pressure. That balance is increasingly being tested. Over the past year, Attorney General Kris Mayes has repeatedly used her office to challenge actions of the commission in a pattern that raises serious concerns about the use of legal authority as a political tool for lawfare rather than a measured exercise of oversight. Consider the breadth of recent actions. The attorney general challenged the commission’s approval of an Annual Rate Adjustment Mechanism for UNS Gas, targeting a ratemaking tool that falls squarely within the commission’s constitutional authority under Article 15 of the Arizona Constitution.  Disagreements over rate design are not unusual but elevating them into legal challenges aimed at overturning commission authority is something different entirely. The same pattern appears in the challenge to Tucson Electric Power’s energy service agreement tied to a major data center project. That agreement was structured specifically to ensure that the data center pays its own costs rather than shifting burdens to existing customers. Yet the attorney general sought to invalidate the decision, despite the consumer protections embedded within it. At the same time, the attorney general has taken aggressive positions in Arizona Public Service and Tucson Electric Power matters more broadly, intervening in ways that go beyond traditional legal participation and into sustained public opposition to commission proceedings. From litigation over the repeal of the Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff rules to repeated challenges across multiple utility proceedings, the attorney general has demonstrated a willingness to escalate nearly every major commission decision into a legal or public dispute. That is where her actions become more concerning. Arizona law is explicit that public resources and authority may not be used for campaign purposes. Under A.R.S. § 41-752, public resources cannot be used to influence the outcomes of elections, and A.R.S. § 41-193(A)(2) defines the attorney general’s role as providing legal services to the state, not advancing political objectives. Additionally, Arizona’s conflict of interest and public office statutes reinforce that public power must be exercised for public purposes, not personal or political gain. No one is suggesting that the attorney general should remain silent. Legal challenges, when grounded in clear violations of law, are appropriate. But a pattern of selective, high-profile litigation combined with public messaging that mirrors campaign rhetoric raises legitimate questions about whether that line is being crossed. There is little doubt the lawsuits amount to lawfare, not advocacy for consumers or utilities.  This concern is heightened by the fact that the attorney general previously served as a member of the Arizona Corporation Commission and understands firsthand the constitutional boundaries of ratemaking authority. That experience makes the repeated challenges to that authority all the more difficult to reconcile. The consequences are real. When nearly every major decision is met with legal challenge, regulatory certainty erodes. Investment decisions become more difficult. Infrastructure projects face delays. Arizona’s reputation for stability is weakened. Ultimately, those impacts are borne by ratepayers. Equally concerning is how these actions are communicated. Complex regulatory decisions are reduced to simplified, often alarmist claims. Nuanced policy debates are reframed as clear-cut wrongdoing. That approach may generate headlines, but it does not improve outcomes for Arizona families or businesses. Arizona’s system was designed to balance independence with accountability. That balance depends on each constitutional office respecting its role. If the line between lawful oversight and political use of office is being blurred, that is not a question that should be left to speculation. It is appropriate for the relevant ethics authorities or oversight bodies to review whether the powers of the office are being exercised consistently with Arizona law and longstanding principles of good governance. The Corporation Commission must continue to make decisions based on the record and the law. The attorney general must ensure those decisions comply with the law, not relitigate policy disagreements through repeated public challenges. Oversight is essential. But when it becomes constant, highly public, and indistinguishable from political positioning, it erodes public trust. It ceases to be oversight. It becomes overreach. Nick Myers is chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission. The post When oversight becomes a campaign strategy in Arizona utility regulation first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d40c393fb569bd90853822 Hegseth ties Iran rescue to Easter story and Jesus Christ: 'A pilot reborn' te 2026-04-06T19:40:41.784Z Hegseth ties Iran rescue to Easter story and Jesus Christ: 'A pilot reborn' Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth drew parallels between the rescue mission of an Air Force officer shot down in Iran on Good Friday and Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. Hegseth spoke Monday during President Donald Trump's press conference centered on the Easter weekend rescue mission. He described how the airman "evaded capture for more than a day, scaling rugged ridges while hunted by the enemy." "When he was finally able to activate his emergency transponder, his first message was simple and it was powerful. He sent a message: 'God is good,'" Hegseth said. "In that moment of isolation and danger, his faith and fighting spirit shone through." Hegseth continued to describe the experience of the airman, suggesting that it was a spiritual experience for the service member. TRUMP TOUTS AIRMAN RESCUE MISSION, BOASTS IRAN COULD BE 'TAKEN OUT IN 1 NIGHT' "You see, shot down on a Friday —Good Friday — hidden in a cave — a crevice — all of Saturday and rescued on Sunday," Hegseth said. "Flown out of Iran as the sun was rising on Easter Sunday, a pilot reborn. All home and accounted for. A nation rejoicing. God is good." Throughout the press conference, Trump also gave thanks to God for the success of the rescue mission, claiming multiple times that "God was watching us." 'GOD IS GOOD': INSIDE THE HIGH-RISK US MISSION TO SAVE A WOUNDED AIRMAN SHOT DOWN IN IRAN On Friday, Iran shot down a F-15EF-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet. The pilot and weapons systems officer ejected. A rescue mission was immediately deployed, and the pilot was rescued later that day. The Iranian government soon became aware of the U.S. military crash, posting photos online. Meanwhile, the weapons systems officer avoided being captured by hiding in a mountain crevice. He climbed 7,000 feet to his hiding spot and remained missing for nearly 48 hours before being rescued in a coordinated effort involving 155 aircraft. "No American lives were lost," Hegseth said. "We leave no man behind. And that is not luck. It's the result of unmatched training, superior technology and unbreakable warrior ethos and sheer American grit. Our special operators, pilots and support crews performed with near perfection under fire, and they were lethal." "Just ask any Iranian soldier who dared attempt to get anywhere near that pilot before or during that mission. Death from above. Our troops turned a potential tragedy into a resounding demonstration of American resolve and capability." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d409e13fb569bd908537cf Hegseth ties Iran rescue to Easter story and Jesus: 'A pilot reborn' te 2026-04-06T19:30:41.646Z Hegseth ties Iran rescue to Easter story and Jesus: 'A pilot reborn' Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth drew parallels between the rescue mission of an Air Force officer shot down in Iran on Good Friday and Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. Hegseth spoke Monday during President Donald Trump's press conference centered on the Easter weekend rescue mission. He described how the airman "evaded capture for more than a day, scaling rugged ridges while hunted by the enemy." "When he was finally able to activate his emergency transponder, his first message was simple and it was powerful. He sent a message: 'God is good,'" Hegseth said. "In that moment of isolation and danger, his faith and fighting spirit shone through." Hegseth continued to describe the experience of the airman, suggesting that it was a spiritual experience for the service member. TRUMP TOUTS AIRMAN RESCUE MISSION, BOASTS IRAN COULD BE 'TAKEN OUT IN 1 NIGHT' "You see, shot down on a Friday —Good Friday — hidden in a cave — a crevice — all of Saturday and rescued on Sunday," Hegseth said. "Flown out of Iran as the sun was rising on Easter Sunday, a pilot reborn. All home and accounted for. A nation rejoicing. God is good." Throughout the press conference, Trump also gave thanks to God for the success of the rescue mission, claiming multiple times that "God was watching us." 'GOD IS GOOD': INSIDE THE HIGH-RISK US MISSION TO SAVE A WOUNDED AIRMAN SHOT DOWN IN IRAN On Friday, Iran shot down a F-15EF-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet. The pilot and weapons systems officer ejected. A rescue mission was immediately deployed, and the pilot was rescued later that day. The Iranian government soon became aware of the U.S. military crash, posting photos online. Meanwhile, the weapons systems officer avoided being captured by hiding in a mountain crevice. He climbed 7,000 feet to his hiding spot and remained missing for nearly 48 hours before being rescued in a coordinated effort involving 155 aircraft. "No American lives were lost," Hegseth said. "We leave no man behind. And that is not luck. It's the result of unmatched training, superior technology and unbreakable warrior ethos and sheer American grit. Our special operators, pilots and support crews performed with near perfection under fire, and they were lethal." "Just ask any Iranian soldier who dared attempt to get anywhere near that pilot before or during that mission. Death from above. Our troops turned a potential tragedy into a resounding demonstration of American resolve and capability." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d407b43fb569bd90853774 DHS slams ‘insane’ 5-year plea deal for illegal immigrants who admitted fatal stabbing in Virginia te 2026-04-06T19:21:24.046Z DHS slams ‘insane’ 5-year plea deal for illegal immigrants who admitted fatal stabbing in Virginia FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security is blasting Fairfax County, Virginia prosecutors for offering what it calls an "insane" plea deal to two illegal immigrants who admitted to a brutal murder. DHS says Maldin Anibal Guzman-Videz and Luis Alonzo Sort-Portillo — who are both in the U.S. illegally — stabbed a man to death at a park and walking trail in Oakton, Virginia, in July 2024. The victim’s body was later discovered by a community member in a wooded area, prompting a police response. Despite the severity of the crime, DHS said the two suspects have been offered a plea deal that would result in just five years in prison and the eventual release of "two monsters" back on American streets. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT, ACCOMPLICE GET 5 YEARS FOR MURDER IN SWEETHEART DEAL WITH PROGRESSIVE VIRGINIA DA The two men pleaded guilty to second-degree murder by mob and were sentenced to 25 years, with 20 years suspended, leaving five years to serve, Fox News has learned. A judge accepted the plea agreements. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said that this is a "sweetheart plea deal" with murders. "This 5-year sweetheart plea deal for murder is insane," Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said. "This is yet another example of Fairfax sanctuary politicians siding with criminal illegal aliens over U.S. citizens." Federal immigration authorities say they have repeatedly asked Fairfax officials not to release Guzman-Videz from custody in the past, but those requests were ignored. According to DHS, Guzman-Videz, a Honduran national, was issued a final order of removal in 2019 but remained in the United States. He later accumulated multiple arrests, including for assault, malicious wounding, larceny, obstruction of justice, and failure to appear. According to the Fairfax County Times, he also allegedly robbed a restaurant and allegedly attacked someone with a knife. FOLLOW US ON X GOT A TIP? Sort-Portillo, the second suspect, is a Salvadoran national who entered the U.S. illegally at an unknown time, according to DHS. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL ICE has now requested that both men not be released back into the community, as DHS calls on Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and local leaders to ensure they remain behind bars. "We are calling on Fairfax County sanctuary politicians and Governor Spanberger to commit to not releasing these murderers from jail back into our communities," Bis said. "How many more times must they release criminals into our neighborhoods to create more innocent victims?" CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS DHS also criticized Fairfax County’s broader approach to immigration enforcement, claiming the county's sanctuary policies have contributed to an increase of violent crime. The agency said that illegal immigrants have been responsible for 75% of murders in the county so far in 2026, though that figure has not been independently verified. The department pointed to several recent cases involving illegal immigrants accused of violent crimes, including the killing of a three-month-old child, a fatal stabbing inside a home, and the murder of a mother at a Virginia bus stop. ICE says it has lodged detainers in each case. Fox News' Michael Dorgan and Bill Melugin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d407a03fb569bd9085376b UNC set to hire Michael Malone as next men's basketball coach after firing Hubert Davis: report te 2026-04-06T19:21:04.209Z UNC set to hire Michael Malone as next men's basketball coach after firing Hubert Davis: report The UNC Tar Heels are dipping into the NBA pool for its next men’s basketball coach. After Hubert Davis was fired following a shocking loss to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament earlier this month, the Tar Heels are set to hire Michael Malone, according to ESPN. North Carolina was previously linked to top college coaches, including Michigan’s Dusty May, who will be competing for an NCAA title on Monday night against UConn. But May took his name out of any running across college, while Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd and Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger were also rumored to be in the Tar Heels’ favor. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But Malone, who the past 10 seasons leading the Denver Nuggets, is the man they’re settling on to lead the Tar Heels back to greatness. Malone is the winningest coach in Nuggets history, tallying 471 career wins across his career there, while also winning an NBA title in 2023. VCU COACH PRAISES STUDENT JOURNALISTS AFTER HISTORIC MARCH MADNESS COMEBACK: 'BEST IN THE COUNTRY' However, Malone, despite what he means to the franchise record books, was fired by the Nuggets in April 2025. He quickly entered the sports media space, joining ESPN in May 2025, but he’s back in the saddle now in a whole new collegiate world compared to the pros. Perhaps North Carolina wouldn’t have been searching for another head coach if Davis and the Tar Heels didn’t collapse against No. 10 VCU in the first round, as the Rams mounted the biggest first-round comeback in tournament history to ultimately defeat No. 6 UNC in overtime, 82-78. "We appreciate all that Hubert has done for Carolina as a player, assistant coach, head coach and community leader – he has helped make special memories we will never forget," athletic director Bubba Cunningham said in a statement. "This was not an easy decision because of Hubert’s tremendous character and all he has given to the program, but we must move forward in a way that allows our team to compete more consistently at an elite level." Davis, who made four NCAA Tournaments, including the last three seasons, over his five campaigns with the Tar Heels, released his own statement on the matter.  "Tonight, I was let go by the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill," he wrote. "My desire was to continue to coach here. This opportunity has truly been such a blessing. I thank Jesus literally every day for giving me the opportunity, relationships and experiences with the kids and my staff. I am very proud of what we were able to accomplish together." BILL SELF ANNOUNCES RETURN TO KANSAS SIDELINE, SET FOR 24TH SEASON DESPITE HEALTH ISSUES Davis added that he hopes to be coaching "in the very near future." Davis, who played for UNC from 1988-92 before being a first-round pick by the New York Knicks in 1992, left the program with about $5.3 million still guaranteed from his contract, per ESPN. Davis went 125-54 during his 179-game tenure with his alma mater, which included a first-year Final Four appearance during the 2021-22 campaign. The Tar Heels reached the national championship game, falling to the Kansas Jayhawks, who also overcame a double-digit deficit to be crowned champions.  After missing March Madness in 2023, the Tar Heels earned themselves a No. 1 seed in 2024, but they were taken down by No. 4 Alabama in the Sweet 16, cutting their national title hopes short. Still, Davis earned himself the ACC Coach of the Year Award that year.  The Tar Heels want to get back to the Roy Williams days, as the legendary UNC head coach led his squad to six NCAA titles during his tenure, the most recent coming in 2017. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d407753fb569bd9085374e Tucson museum showcases history of tiny microcars te 2026-04-06T19:20:21.098Z Tucson museum showcases history of tiny microcars Tucked inside the Tucson Auto Museum, a collection of some of the world's smallest cars tells a story of postwar necessity, automotive ingenuity and the European engineers who turned wartime factories into manufacturers of pint-sized people-movers. Fashioned with lightweight frames, small fuel-efficient engines and just enough room for a couple and some luggage, microcars played a major role in making automobiles more accessible to average households in the 1950s. They were city cars, built for little more than the daily commute. "Roads in Europe are traditionally more narrow anyways, and a lot of them were damaged from the war, so they needed smaller cars for many reasons," said Tucson Auto Museum Executive Director Dave Johnson. "After World War II, there was a huge demand for transportation, as well as materials, oil and gas, which were all very scarce." Germany was also left with a dissolved military program, putting wartime manufacturers out of work. Former aircraft makers including BMW, Heinkel and Messerschmitt repurposed what remained of their infrastructure toward microcar production. "As Germany was allowed neither airplane production nor any shipbuilding capacity to supply a merchant navy, all facilities of this type were destroyed over a period of several years," according to the museum's March newsletter. Originally designed by Iso Rivolta to traverse the narrow streets of Italy, the Isetta debuted in 1953 and was eventually licensed to car manufacturers around the world. BMW was the first to fully capitalize on it, improving the model until it became a hit in Germany, selling more than 160,000 units and earning the nickname "bubble car." A microcar from the Tucson Auto Museum's collection, one of several on display that date to the postwar era of the 1950s and '60s. Ian Davis / Tucson Spotlight. The design also opened the door to creative classification strategies, with some manufacturers engineering their cars to qualify as motorcycles rather than automobiles, which came with lighter regulations and lower tax rates. "By putting three wheels on instead of four, and maybe a smaller air-cooled engine in, it became a motorcycle," Johnson said. "We call them microcars, but they are essentially motorized bikes, so they are actually regulated more like that." Known in France as "voiture sans permis," or "car without a license," certain microcars can still be driven by teenagers as young as 14 and operate under reduced tax rates. Though too small for highway use, VSPs are seeing a resurgence in popularity with the introduction of electric models. Microcars dominated the European market through the 1970s, but as economies recovered from the war, consumer preferences shifted toward roomier, more capable vehicles. "Its distance, comfort, and the ability to actually put stuff in it," Johnson said. "People want more out of their cars than just a commuter vehicle." Microcars are gaining attention from American enthusiasts, with Kei trucks being imported from Japan and renewed discussion about opening the U.S. market to the small vehicles. American-made microcars remain unlikely in the near future, but the novelty has found a following in Tucson's local car communities. Ian Davis is a Pima Community College student and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact him at imdavis52023@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d405463fb569bd9085370e Officials slam hospital food as health experts demand menu overhaul: 'Farm to gurney' te 2026-04-06T19:11:02.259Z Officials slam hospital food as health experts demand menu overhaul: 'Farm to gurney' HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to expand the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into hospitals, integrating federal nutrition standards into patient care. On March 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), led by Dr. Mehmet Oz, sent a memo directing hospitals to align their meals with the guidelines by reducing ultraprocessed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, refined carbohydrates and added sugars. Kennedy reportedly shared that Oz’s memo effectively acts like a federal mandate, as hospitals may need to follow the dietary guidelines to maintain funding. DR OZ BLASTS 'WHITE FOODS' AS OBESITY DRIVERS AS FEDERAL DIETARY GUIDELINES CONTINUE TO MAKE WAVES Most hospital menus rely heavily on convenience foods, according to Dr. Hamid Khan, chief medical officer of Jorie AI, a healthcare revenue service. "Patients are often served items such as pasta, processed deli meats, packaged snacks with artificial components, sugary desserts, cereals, juice and soda," he told Fox News Digital.  "Although many hospitals have begun the implementation of 'healthier options,' the average menu still tends to prioritize low cost, long shelf life and ease of preparation over nutrition." Larger concerns include high sugar and sodium levels, processed ingredients and refined carbohydrates in hospital foods, Khan said. "There seems to be a lack of high-quality protein, fresh fruits, vegetables and healthy fats," he added. Khan said he has seen patients order their meals from Grubhub, DoorDash or Uber Eats because they felt the hospital menu options were not healthy enough. "Most of the hospital meals do not provide adequate nutrients … to properly support healing, muscle maintenance, immunity or overall recovery," he told Fox News Digital. "Poor nutrition only makes things worse for this patient pool," Khan went on. "Ultimately, poor nutrition is very harmful for elderly patients and people with chronic illnesses. They are at a higher risk for muscle loss, weakness, delayed healing, infection and re-infection." Celebrity chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian is partnering with Tampa General Hospital in Florida to transform hospital dining, introducing Mediterranean diet–inspired meals for patients. Zakarian told Fox News Digital that hospital food is often a mix of "high desire, low-value and low-nutrition food," typically priced to meet a strict per-plate cost that hospitals cannot exceed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "[There is] very little emphasis on original, pasture-raised proteins and fats like eggs, whole dairy grass-fed beef and poultry, and unprocessed vegetables," he said. In Tampa, Zakarian has been working since 2023 to eliminate all processed foods — removing items containing hormones, added sugars, seed oils and anything prepackaged. "All the food originates from farms and gardens in and around Tampa," he said, calling the mission "Farm to Gurney." Sec. Kennedy and CMS administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced a similar initiative at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami. Vani Hari, known as the "Food Babe," told Fox News Digital that this is the first time leaders in Washington are openly acknowledging that food is medicine. "The fact that they had to send a memo reminding hospitals of that tells you everything about how broken the system is," said Hari, who is based in North Carolina. "People are at their most vulnerable in a hospital bed – and for decades, nobody in charge seemed to care what they were eating." Medicare and Medicaid fund the majority of inpatient services, including at least half of inpatient days at 96% of hospitals and two-thirds or more at 80% of hospitals, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA). An AHA spokesperson told Fox News Digital that hospitals recognize nutritious food is an essential part of healing and recovery.  "They are deeply committed to providing patients with high‑quality, nutritious meals that meet clinical standards, individual dietary needs and federal guidance," said the spokesperson.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Hospital teams collaborate with registered dietitians and clinical staff to make sure each patient receives meals tailored to their medical needs and recovery plan, according to the AHA. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The spokesperson also said the organization regularly evaluates current evidence-based nutrition recommendations and integrates them into meal programs. "Beyond the hospital walls, we partner with community organizations to expand access to nutritious food, provide education on healthy eating, and support initiatives that promote long‑term wellness," they added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d405323fb569bd90853705 'Brady Bunch' star says he went 'fully off the rails' in his 20s after growing up on hit show te 2026-04-06T19:10:42.537Z 'Brady Bunch' star says he went 'fully off the rails' in his 20s after growing up on hit show "Brady Bunch" star Mike Lookinland admitted his behavior was "fully off the rails" after finding mega stardom with "The Brady Bunch." Lookinland and Christopher Knight opened up about their experience as young adults in the Hollywood industry after starring as Bobby and Peter Brady in the 1970s sitcom. "How come you guys didn't end up as a mugshot?" Jaybeau Jones asked during an episode of "The Real Brady Bros." "...There's no one's ever said a bad thing about any of 'The Brady Bunch' kids." "Maybe because we didn't wanna disappoint Florence and Bob," Knight responded. "I mean, that was the beginning of it. It's like there's certain people that you just don't wanna disappoint. I think that was stronger with me with those two than it was my own parents." 'FULL HOUSE' STAR JODIE SWEETIN BLACKED OUT AT CANDACE CAMERON BURE'S WEDDING AT AGE 14 Florence Henderson and Robert Reed starred in "The Brady Bunch" as Carol and Mike, portraying parental figures for Lookinland and Knight. Lookinland admitted he struggled more in his 20s. "I lived my childhood in my 20s because I couldn't when I was a child," he explained. "And in my twenties, I had a car and money and freedom ... I was fully off the rails." He later added: "I'm just thankful that not every man, woman, and child had a high-def camera in their pocket when I was 25, like they do now, because it would have ruined my life," he added. Knight said he had heard "stories" about what Lookinland had gotten up to back then. "Some of that was under the radar," Lookinland responded. "What happens in Salt Lake City stays in Salt Lake City," Knight joked. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER During a previous episode of "The Real Brady Bros.," Lookinland and Knight's co-star Susan Olsen revealed she "almost died" while filming the first episode of "The Brady Bunch" as Cindy Brady. While rewatching the pilot episode with her co-stars, Olsen revealed it was the last time there was a close-up shot of Cindy because "I got injured." Her co-stars couldn't hide their shock at the news as she continued, "Yeah, I almost died." "On the Culver lot, they were shooting something — I would assume, in the girl's bedroom — and I was getting body makeup on my legs," Olsen said. "I was standing on a makeup chair and something from the catwalk, where they keep all the lights and everything, fell." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "It hit the makeup man first, [bounced] off the body makeup woman, and hit me in the face." "You can tell, if you look at the [wedding] ceremony, and you see the three girls on one side, if you were to zoom in really tight, you can see my face is quite swollen," Olsen explained. "I look different. You can even see it in some of the early publicity shots. You can tell my face is a little swollen." "The Brady Bunch" aired from 1969 to 1974. The show featured a blended family of three boys and three girls from previous marriages. The sitcom followed the family's life, showcasing adventures and more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d402da3fb569bd908536a5 Trump Administration to Pull Out of Civil Rights Settlements Backing Trans Students te 2026-04-06T19:00:42.470Z Trump Administration to Pull Out of Civil Rights Settlements Backing Trans Students The Education Department said there was no precedent for the federal government terminating settlements stemming from civil rights investigations into schools. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d402c53fb569bd9085368e Google quietly releases an offline-first AI dictation app on iOS te 2026-04-06T19:00:21.616Z Google quietly releases an offline-first AI dictation app on iOS Google's new offline-first dictation app uses Gemma AI models to take on the apps like Wispr Flow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d400873fb569bd9085366e Sedona City Council OKs Wecom contract te 2026-04-06T18:50:47.634Z Sedona City Council OKs Wecom contract The Sedona City Council unanimously approved a 20-year right-of-way license agreement with Wecom LLC for the buildout of its $4.5 million fiber network that will become city owned at its meeting Tuesday, March 24, that will bring new broadband options. The agreement grants Wecom use of the city’s pu Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3fe153fb569bd908535fd Where does the data for election estimates come from, and what kind of data do we collect? te 2026-04-06T18:40:21.962Z Where does the data for election estimates come from, and what kind of data do we collect? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3fbbe3fb569bd90853549 Netflix launches a standalone app for kids’ games te 2026-04-06T18:30:22.392Z Netflix launches a standalone app for kids’ games Netflix says the app gives children access to an "ever-growing" library of games for kids. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3fa7e3fb569bd90853517 Kathryn Dell Nimtz te 2026-04-06T18:25:02.141Z Kathryn Dell Nimtz Kathryn “Bunny” Dell Nimtz, lifelong Winslow resident, was born to Leo and Loretta Buckley on Nov. 5, 1937. Her parents owned Buckley’s Bootery on Route 66 (now 2nd Street). It was there she developed her business acumen, which served her throughout her career.       After graduating from Winslow High School, she worked for Babbitt’s in their office and as a grocery checker. Later, she was the secretary for the National Bank president when she met her husband, Harold. The two of them ran Oasis Liquors for decades. Their children grown, she took a job at the service desk at Bashas’ (the grocery chain that bought Babbitt’s), bringing her career full circle.       The Peanuts characters and baseball were her two favorite things. She and her mother were avid baseball fans and listened to Yankees games on the family’s AM radio. When she married Harold, she became a Cubs fan. Then Arizona got a team, and they cheered for the DBacks, too. Her son took her to games every time the Cubs were in town.       She was never one to sit still. Caring for family members, many volunteer activities including “story lady” at the library, scouts, and Little League kept her busy.       In her later years, she became a bonus “mom” and “grandma” to many and enjoyed their visits and calls, sharing Winslow history with them.       She is survived by her two loving children, son Harold II (Christina) and daughter Nicole (Robert), extended family, and a long list of wonderful friends.       A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., on Friday, April 10, at Greer’s Mortuary, located at 316 W. Second St., in Winslow. Services will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, April 11, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, located at 220 W. 2nd St., in Winslow. Interment to follow at Desert View Cemetery. The post Kathryn Dell Nimtz first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3fa693fb569bd90853504 Lawmaker pushes for expedited Interstate 11 construction amid environmental challenge te 2026-04-06T18:24:41.454Z Lawmaker pushes for expedited Interstate 11 construction amid environmental challenge Key Points: Arizona lawmaker Rep. Matt Gress proposes segmenting Interstate 11 construction Gress aims to expedite studies halted due to environmental concerns litigation Opponents argue the project promotes urban sprawl and harms the Sonoran desert A Phoenix Republican lawmaker is trying to jump start the construction of a controversial stretch of the proposed Interstate 11. The proposed alignment of the I-11. including the alternative that takes it around the west side of Tucson. (Courtesy of the Arizona Department of Transportation) The proposal by Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, would direct the Arizona Department of Transportation to ask the Federal Highway Administration to consider a stretch between Casa Grande and Wickenburg for separate approval from the main project. That, Gress claims, would expedite the necessary studies that have been halted over litigation over whether state and federal highway officials ignored environmental concerns when they mapped out a route for the segment between Casa Grande and Nogales. But Gress is running into opposition from those who question both his tactics and the need for a new interstate highway.  “This is a very expensive proposition,” said Sen. Mitzi Epstein, D-Tempe. The current estimated price tag for building the proposed stretch of road from Nogales to Wickenburg runs anywhere between $3.1 billion and $7.3 billion. And it’s not just initial costs, said the Tempe Democrat, but ongoing maintenance. Even if federal officials picked up 90% of the construction costs — what has been the practice in the past — the state is still expected to maintain the road. “We don’t take care of the freeways and the roadways we have now,” she said. Sen. Brian Fernandez of Yuma agreed. He pointed out that lawmakers have not raised the state’s 18-cent-a-gallon gasoline tax — the primary source of dollars into the Highway User Revenue Fund that pays for road repairs — since 1990. Fernandez further added that the roads outside Maricopa County, where voters have approved a local sales tax for transportation projects, “vary in degrees from decent to really, really terrible.” And it’s not just Democrats raising questions. “We can’t keep up our own roads,” said Sen. Vince Leach, R-Tucson. Beyond construction and even maintenance costs, he said the state remains on the financial hook to build the connections between the freeway and existing roads. Despite the objections, Gress’s proposal made it out of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Transportation and Technology on a 6-4 party line vote. But even with committee approval the future of the plan remains in doubt. Even Sen. David Farnsworth, who chairs the committee and voted for the bill, said he is unsure whether he will support it when it reaches the full Senate. “We have a lot of other needs,” said the Mesa Republican. Another mapped route of the I-11, including the two alternatives for going either through or around Tucson. (Courtesy of the Arizona Department of Transportation) What’s driving Gress’s proposal for a new interstate highway is a 2022 lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity. The Tucson-based group along with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, the Friends of Ironwood Forest, and the Tucson Bird Alliance, contend that state and federal officials, in planning an alignment of the road, did not do the proper and legally required environmental studies. Much of the focus is on where to build the road through — or around — Tucson. One option being considered is to co-locate I-11 along existing stretches of I-19 and I-10, at least through the area of Picacho Peak. That likely would mean widening I-10 through Tucson. From Picaco Peak, an entirely  new highway would be built to the north and west. But there also is the option — actually labeled at one point as the preferred one — to have I-11 divide off from I-19 north of Green Valley. Then the road would head west around the San Xavier Reservation and then cut north near Tucson Mountain Park and Saguaro National Park, both points of contention. “Every Arizonan should be deeply concerned about the thinking of Federal Highway and ADOT here, that they would run a major interstate between a national park and a national monument and right smack through really culturally rich, archaeologically rich valley that’s important to tribes,” said Russell McSpadden, the Southwest conservation advocate for the Center for Biological Diversity. And there’s something else. That route also runs directly through what’s known as the Tucson Mitigation Corridor. That corridor is not new. It actually goes as far back as the 1980s as part of the development of the Tucson leg of the Central Arizona Project. Part of the reason for its creation was to minimize disruption to wildlife during aqueduct construction. But it also prohibits future development in the 4.25 square mile area to “preserve this fragile desert habitat from urbanization and maintain an open wildlife movement corridor.” Foes last year won a temporary reprieve when the Federal Highway Administration agreed in a court filing to re-evaluate its environmental impact statement and concluded there was no problem with the proposed location of I-11. That now requires the agency to decide whether its original decision remains valid “or a supplemental or new analysis and new decision is needed.” As part of the agreement with highway foes, the federal agency also will allow a 60-day public comment period after it has reached a decision. More to the point, it agreed to take no further action to advance planning work on the highway. The most recent status report, filed on March 16 with the court, said the Federal Highway Administration anticipates it will complete its reevaluation sometime this fall. But agency lawyers told the judge they cannot provide a date for a final report. It is that uncertainty — with no firm date of completion — that is behind the bid by Gress to push ahead by asking the feds to divide the project into two segments. One would be the more controversial one between Casa Grande and Nogales. That, he said, would remain undisturbed by the legislation. Gress contends, however, segmentation would free up progress on the stretch between Casa Grade and Wickenburg. But Sandy Bahr, president of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club, said what Gress is pushing is based on a flaw in his reading of the lawsuit. She said the litigation is not limited to what is occurring around Tucson. It also questions the northern segment — the part Gress wants to separate because he thinks it can be expedited — because the proposed route runs adjacent to the Sonoran Desert National Monument. There are allegations it would cut off access for some animals to the area. Bahr told lawmakers there’s also a larger question of whether a new freeway between Nogales and Wickenburg makes sense and is needed. Issues of additional air pollution aside, she said it would promote more urban sprawl — and do so at the benefit of those who own land near the proposed freeway. “It would destroy pristine Sonoran desert, harm threatened desert tortoises, harm wildlife,” she said. Bahr said that the pending lawsuit also alleges that state and federal transportation officials, who have advanced the freeway as necessary for commerce, did not consider alternatives like rail. Gress, however, said there is bipartisan support, not only for the project but for his proposal to break it into segments to allow some work to start. He cited a letter that was signed by seven of the state’s U.S. representatives as well as Sen. Mark Kelly, all asking the governor for segmentation. “All this is saying is: ADOT, apply to the Federal Highway Administration for segmentation,” Gress said. Still, even he acknowledged that the move, if approved by the feds, wouldn’t necessarily clear the way for construction of the road. Gress said none of that keeps foes from mounting additional challenges to the Casa Grande to Wickenburg segment. If the bill is approved, it would have to be signed by Gov. Katie Hobbs. And, until now, the governor has sought to stay out of the legal fray. She told Capitol Media Services in 2024, even after the lawsuit was filed, that she would not use her power to direct ADOT to scrap a proposal that could route Interstate 11 west of Tucson next to Tucson Mountain Park. The governor also has shown she is hesitant to get in the middle of a fight between business interests that want a new freeway — including some landowners in the area whose property would become more valuable — and the potential damage to the area. “Every project is battling environmental groups,” Hobbs said at the time. “We have to balance progress and sustainability.” The Governor’s Office said this week she has nothing more to add. There actually already is work being done on Interstate 11, billed as a piece of what will connect Mexico through Nogales to Canada. Nevada already has built a stretch between Las Vegas and the Colorado River. And in Arizona, there is work going on to improve U.S. 93 which runs between Wickenburg and the Nevada state line to widen it and eventually make it into part of the highway. The post Lawmaker pushes for expedited Interstate 11 construction amid environmental challenge first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3fa553fb569bd908534fa Trump’s birthright citizenship case could do more than end a right — it could reverse one te 2026-04-06T18:24:21.449Z Trump’s birthright citizenship case could do more than end a right — it could reverse one Members of the media set up outside the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of President Donald Trump's expected arrival on April 1, 2026. The court heard oral arguments that day in a case to determine if Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship is constitutional. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images) As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week about the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, Justice Sonia Sotomayor seemed skeptical. The order as written applies only to babies born in the future, and the Trump administration has asked the court to exclude current citizens from any decision. Still, the court’s senior liberal justice wasn’t so sure it would work out like that. “But the logic of your position, if accepted, is that this president or the next president or Congress or someone else could decide that it shouldn’t be prospective,” Sotomayor told U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, the government’s top advocate at the court. “There would be nothing limiting that, according to your theory.” The birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara, is forcing the Supreme Court to confront the prospect of the United States becoming a much different kind of nation — one where Americans risk losing their citizenship and babies could be born effectively stateless. It’s also a nation that would more closely resemble its past, when broad swaths of people were excluded from the coveted title of American. A majority of the court, including several conservative justices, appeared unpersuaded by the Trump administration’s argument that the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified during Reconstruction, doesn’t guarantee citizenship to nearly everyone born on American soil. The court may very well strike down the order, which has never taken effect, later this year. But whatever the decision, the case has prompted a high-stakes debate over who is an American — and the consequences of that definition — that’s playing out in the courtroom, in court documents and on the steps of the Supreme Court. “Birthright citizenship is not just a legal principle,” Norman Wong said at a demonstration outside the Supreme Court last week. Wong is a grandchild of Wong Kim Ark, who was born in San Francisco but denied entry back into the country after visiting China more than a century ago. Officials at the time argued he wasn’t a citizen, but he took his case to the Supreme Court and, in a 1898 decision, the justices affirmed that virtually all children born in the United States were guaranteed citizenship. “It’s a statement about who we are as a nation,” Wong said of birthright citizenship. “It affirms that America is not defined by bloodlines or exclusion, but shared values and equal rights.” A different view Trump and some Republicans view birthright citizenship differently.  The 14th Amendment says “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”  The Trump administration, which has worked to carry out mass deportations, contends that children born to parents in the country illegally or temporarily are not subject to the country’s jurisdiction. Most historians and legal scholars repudiate that position. The executive order, signed on Trump’s first day back in office, calls citizenship a privilege — not a right — that’s a “priceless and profound gift.”  During a recent Oval Office event, Trump told reporters that birthright citizenship was intended to extend citizenship to formerly enslaved people and their children following the Civil War.  “The reason was it had to do with the babies of slaves,” Trump said. Some Republicans have embraced a conception of the U.S. as a nation bound by a distinct cultural heritage — sometimes in language that celebrates European settlers — as opposed to a people brought together by the idea of America or a set of common principles. Like Trump, they advocate for a restrictive approach to immigration. At a conference last fall on national conservatism — the name sometimes given to this perspective — U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, a Missouri Republican, called America a “a way of life that is ours, and only ours, and if we disappear, then America, too, will cease to exist.” Schmitt filed a brief with the Supreme Court in January, along with Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, in support of the executive order.  “The Citizenship Clause applies only to those who have been allowed to adopt our country as their permanent and lawful home,” the brief says. Revoking citizenship? At the Supreme Court last week, Sotomayor pressed Sauer on a 1923 Supreme Court decision, U.S. vs. Thind. In that case, the justices ruled that a Sikh man from India, Bhagat Singh Thind, wasn’t eligible for citizenship.  Thind argued that he was a “free white person,” a category of person allowed to naturalize under federal law at the time. The court found that Thind didn’t meet that definition under the common understanding of the phrase. The federal government revoked the citizenship of dozens of South Asian Americans following the decision. Sauer reiterated that the Trump administration was only asking for “prospective relief,” prompting Sotomayor to interject. “No, what I’m saying to you (is), yeah, that’s what you’re asking for relief right now,” Sotomayor said. “I’m asking whether the logic of your theory would permit what happened after the court’s decision in Thind, that the government could move to unnaturalize people who were born here of illegal residents.” Sauer responded no, before concluding that “we are not asking for any retroactive relief.” The exchange spotlighted the scenario that many advocates for immigrants fear if the Supreme Court strips away birthright citizenship.  In a court brief, the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, which uses litigation to advance racial justice, and more than 70 other nonprofit groups warned that upholding the order would invite efforts to revoke the citizenship of countless Americans. While the order is styled as only forward-looking, the groups said it threatens much deeper harms. To uphold Trump’s order, the Supreme Court would need to conclude that birth on U.S. soil doesn’t guarantee citizenship. Once that happens, they argue, “it is all too easy” to imagine the government retroactively removing citizenship. “In that scenario, without further intervention from Congress, the affected individuals would become undocumented, with many or most becoming stateless,” the brief says. American Civil Liberties Union national legal director Cecillia Wang, arguing against the order at the Supreme Court, said the 14th Amendment has provided a “fixed, bright-line rule” on citizenship that has contributed to the growth and thriving of the nation.  She cautioned that the order would render whole swaths of American laws senseless. “Thousands of American babies will immediately lose their citizenship,” Wang said. “And if you credit the government’s theory, the citizenship of millions of Americans — past, present and future — could be called into question.” Ariana Figueroa contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3fa3f3fb569bd908534c8 'The View' co-host claims show's criticism of having children was 'misconstrued' te 2026-04-06T18:23:59.454Z 'The View' co-host claims show's criticism of having children was 'misconstrued' "The View" co-host Sara Haines said Wednesday that criticism of her earlier comments on marriage and motherhood had been "misconstrued," responding to backlash tied to remarks made by Isabel Brown encouraging Gen Z women to prioritize marriage and having children. "My ultimate beef with this is that it wraps a woman’s worth up in her ovaries," Haines said on the "Behind the Table" podcast. "Marriage, children, it’s a choice … The world has over 8 billion people. We no longer need to force people to procreate and pump out babies. We have arrived here." The discussion came after the segment on the daytime talk show drew criticism online, particularly from Brown, who argued Haines’ remarks dismissed traditional family values. FCC LAUNCHING PROBE INTO ABC'S ‘THE VIEW’ AMID CRACKDOWN ON EQUAL TIME FOR CANDIDATES Haines said her intent was not to discourage marriage or motherhood, but to address what she described as societal pressure placed on women. "My issue was with the greater message," Haines said. "I love babies. I love being married. I love all those things. But there's so much pressure in this world on women to define themselves by if they're married and if they have babies." She said her perspective was informed by her own life experiences and those of women around her. "My take comes from a place of empathy and life lived," Haines said. "Knowing so many women, having been single, like dating for years and not knowing if I was going to find my person to get married." Haines said she believed the expectation that women can easily marry and have children does not reflect reality for many. "They make it sound like this easy choice. Get married, have kids," she said. "There are so many amazing women I know that aren't meeting people." ‘THE VIEW’ GUEST HOST CALLS ON DEMS TO STOP OBSESSING OVER TRUMP, PROMOTE BETTER FUTURE INSTEAD She also pointed to challenges surrounding fertility and alternative paths to parenthood. "So many people I know have struggled for some reason having babies," Haines said. "Whether it was fertility — I’m friends with a lot of gay couples that have had to fight non-traditional surrogates, all these things." Haines said conversations about women frequently center on marital status and children. "We ask women all the time about marriage and kids and that seems to be all they're worth," she said. "The beauty of progress in time is that we don't have to put that on people's shoulders … You do what you can and what you want because you have a life beyond that." Haines said she believed her comments had been taken out of context by some conservative figures. "I refuse to read it because right when I saw some of the headlines, I thought, here we go again," Haines replied. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "Conservative influencers have kind of misconstrued what you guys were saying on the show and what the point of it is," podcast host and "The View" executive producer Brian Teta said.  "I definitely think she misconstrued — whether that was willful or ignorance, she's missing my whole point," Haines said, referring to Brown. Haines reiterated that her comments were meant to affirm women regardless of their life circumstances. "I know too many women that, for whatever reason, aren't married, don't have kids, and they matter," she said. "I would never want to dim someone's light in life by saying they matter less because of that." Fox News Digital reached out to Isabel Brown and The Daily Wire for comment, but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3fa2b3fb569bd908534bf Tyler Robinson defense asks court to bar cameras for next in-person hearing te 2026-04-06T18:23:39.971Z Tyler Robinson defense asks court to bar cameras for next in-person hearing Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson filed a Sunday court motion to bar all still cameras, video cameras and microphones from a critical hearing on April 17. On that day, Robinson is scheduled to be present in court, and the state and defense are expected to make a flurry of motions. Judge Tony Graf has not made a ruling on whether to ban electronic media throughout the course of the trial. Fox News Legal Analyst Donna Rotunno, and host of the podcast "Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno," said Graf should "take control" and make a definitive ruling on media in the courtroom throughout the rest of the proceedings. TYLER ROBINSON PROSECUTORS SAY CHARLIE KIRK SHOOTING TEXTS SHOW CONFUSION, NOT BIAS, TO REBUT CONFLICT CLAIM She said the defense asking only to ban electronic media for the April 17 hearing could be indicative of a larger strategy, and that they may ask to bar media on a hearing-by-hearing basis. That way, if Graf rules against them, they will only lose the motion for one specific hearing, and not for all of the proceedings moving forward. Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, has pleaded for cameras to be allowed during the trial. "There were cameras all over my husband when he was murdered," she told Fox News' Jesse Watters in an exclusive interview in November. "There have been cameras all over my friends and family mourning. There have been cameras all over me, analyzing my every move, analyzing my every smile, my every tear. We deserve to have cameras in there." WHY POLITICAL ASSASSINATION CASES AREN'T AUTOMATICALLY DEATH PENALTY ELIGIBLE "Why not be transparent?" Kirk continued. "There's nothing to hide. I know there's not because I've seen what the case is built on." Prosecutors also filed a response to a motion filed by Robinson's team last week, asking the court a May 18 preliminary hearing back. The defense is asking to push back the preliminary hearing until expert discovery is complete, and prosecutors argue that the hearing should be held on the scheduled date. The state argues that the defense is trying to confer upon itself rights during the preliminary stage of the trial that it is not entitled to until the actual trial itself, and that discovery is meant to be reserved for the trial, not preliminary proceedings. Rotunno agrees that the defense has been given enough discovery leeway in the preliminary stage of the court proceedings, and that the hearing should remain scheduled for May 18. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3fa043fb569bd908534b3 Arizona county recorders, Republican lawmakers push for more say on elections rule book te 2026-04-06T18:23:00.072Z Arizona county recorders, Republican lawmakers push for more say on elections rule book Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f9f03fb569bd908534aa Cameras have quietly appeared in thousands of U.S. cities – now, AI integration is sounding alarms te 2026-04-06T18:22:40.324Z Cameras have quietly appeared in thousands of U.S. cities – now, AI integration is sounding alarms Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f9dc3fb569bd908534a1 Box up those old papers: Tucson waste dropoff Saturday te 2026-04-06T18:22:20.739Z Box up those old papers: Tucson waste dropoff Saturday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f9c83fb569bd90853498 One line in Trump’s order would reshape how long states have to store election records te 2026-04-06T18:22:00.885Z One line in Trump’s order would reshape how long states have to store election records Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f9b53fb569bd9085348f UA’s run ends in Final Four loss to Michigan, putting bow on historic season te 2026-04-06T18:21:41.231Z UA’s run ends in Final Four loss to Michigan, putting bow on historic season Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f9a13fb569bd90853462 Greene: Tucson’s landfill methane problem & how to fix it te 2026-04-06T18:21:21.757Z Greene: Tucson’s landfill methane problem & how to fix it Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f98e3fb569bd90853459 Trump’s hunt for undocumented Medicaid enrollees yields few violators te 2026-04-06T18:21:02.061Z Trump’s hunt for undocumented Medicaid enrollees yields few violators Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f97a3fb569bd90853450 Newhouse: Arizona's housing shortage is real; historic neighborhoods should have new affordable homes te 2026-04-06T18:20:42.295Z Newhouse: Arizona's housing shortage is real; historic neighborhoods should have new affordable homes Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f9653fb569bd9085343a Why safety regulators closed their investigation into Tesla’s remote parking feature te 2026-04-06T18:20:21.046Z Why safety regulators closed their investigation into Tesla’s remote parking feature NHTSA closed its investigation into Tesla's "Actually Smart Summon" feature, saying that only a fraction of cases resulted in an incident, and that no incidents resulted in injury. Tesla has also issued a number of software updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f7383fb569bd908533ec Mauro compares Iran rescue of missing colonel to Maduro capture, credits intelligence preparation te 2026-04-06T18:11:04.168Z Mauro compares Iran rescue of missing colonel to Maduro capture, credits intelligence preparation U.S. intelligence agencies had already done the groundwork needed to locate a missing colonel inside Iran, Paul Mauro said Monday, arguing the operation relied on intelligence gathered well before the mission began. "You've got to collect, you collect, you collect and a lot of it sometimes you're never going to use," Mauro told "Fox & Friends." "The key is when you need it, it has to be there." Mauro pointed to the Maduro case, which unfolded at the behest of the Trump administration in January, noting U.S. forces' ability to pinpoint where the Venezuelan dictator and his wife were going to be at the time in order to make an effective capture. RESCUE EXPERT SAYS MOST DANGEROUS MOMENT COMES AFTER ‘JACKPOT’ CALL IN RECOVERY BEHIND ENEMY LINES "They got him as they were running to a safe room without a scratch. Everybody comes out without a scratch," he said. "They got them as they were fleeing. That's how detailed the messaging was, and that's how synchronized the operation was." Mauro said that same level of preparation and coordination was on display in the Iran mission, where U.S. forces rescued a missing U.S. weapons systems officer from a downed F-15E following a multi-day search inside enemy territory. TRUMP CALLS RESCUE OF DOWNED AIR FORCE PILOT AN 'EASTER MIRACLE' U.S. intelligence was able to act quickly to retrieve the missing colonel once his location was confirmed. "[This] was one of those situations where the bell rang. 'Guys, what [have] you got?' President turns around, [War Secretary] Hegseth turns around, [and] they all talk to Ratcliffe and they say, 'What [have] you got, director?' and fortunately it was there." Mauro said the operation highlights a broader fact about intelligence work that is apparent to those working within its community: its success comes down to the people running the sources. "At the end of the day… it comes down to people," he said. "If you think that you can sit in a cubicle someplace and get everything you need to be done, that's not how it's going to go. You need people in country, in dangerous areas, Americans working on our behalf that you'll never hear about... they're running the sources so that, again, when you need it, they say, 'My source is good.'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f70e3fb569bd908533d4 Iran threatens ‘Stargate’ AI data centers te 2026-04-06T18:10:22.041Z Iran threatens ‘Stargate’ AI data centers Iran said it will target U.S.-linked data centers with new missile strikes, as the war between the U.S. and Iran escalates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f4ca3fb569bd9085339b Suspect in ICE custody after fentanyl, cocaine hits deputy in face te 2026-04-06T18:00:42.224Z Suspect in ICE custody after fentanyl, cocaine hits deputy in face A Wisconsin sheriff's deputy sifting through money taken from an illegal immigrant suspect arrested on drug charges became ill when she was hit in the face with airborne powdered fentanyl and cocaine, authorities said.  The exposure happened when Jose Fredy Rodriguez Acuna, 25, of Portage, was being booked into the jail on March 31, the Columbia County Sheriff's office said.  Acuna had been arrested earlier that day during a traffic stop. While he was being booked into the jail, deputies were taking inventory of Acuna's belongings, authorities said. "While manipulating US Currency taken from the subject, she unfolded a bill which contained a powdery substance," said Columbia County Sheriff Roger Brandner. "The powdery substance became airborne directly into the face of the deputy causing an exposure." FBI ARRESTS 55 IN MASSIVE DRUG RING WITH ALLEGED CHINA SUPPLIER FLOODING US STREETS WITH FENTANYL The deputy suffered a "medical event" and needed immediate care, authorities said. Other deputies administered Narcan, an over-the-counter nasal spray or injection that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, on the sick deputy. The deputy was taken to a hospital and was expected to make a full recovery.  FATAL DRUG COMBINATION SPARKS ALERT AS ‘RHINO TRANQ’ SPREADS ACROSS US The powdered substance tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl, the sheriff's office said.  Last week, Acuna was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of narcotic drugs.  He was ordered held on a $1,000 cash bond. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer request with the sheriff's office and he was taken into federal custody. Brandner noted that people arrested for drug offenses often conceal drugs and paraphernalia in their belongings during the intake process. "The danger doesn't stop on the street, and our jail staff must be prepared for his danger," he said. "?Our staff did a fantastic job identifying and responding to this life-threatening emergency. We are thankful that the deputy will be able to recover." Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f2783fb569bd90853355 Trump admin. sues Ariz., Con.., Ill. over prediction markets te 2026-04-06T17:50:48.507Z Trump admin. sues Ariz., Con.., Ill. over prediction markets Key Points: All three states have taken action against Kalshi or Polymarket Prediction market operators say they should be regulated by the CFTC There are at least 30 lawsuits between state regulators and industry operators The Trump Administration is suing three states in an attempt to push back on a wave of lawsuits from state gaming regulators who say prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are violating their state gambling laws. Kalshi and Polymarket, which are both based in New York, say they should be regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission since they are registered with the agency as contract markets where users can buy contracts on the outcomes of games. The operators maintain they are not gambling sites and users are not betting on the outcome of sports games, but rather operate more like derivatives markets, which are overseen by the CFTC.State regulators disagree, saying the companies should be beholden to the same state gaming laws as any other betting company. The Trump Administration on Thursday filed lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois seeking to override the state statutes. The majority of state lawsuits have involved Kalshi, which has been sued by state gaming regulators and attorneys general. Kalshi is facing lawsuits from eight states and two tribal governments: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Washington, and the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin and three tribes in California. The company has sued 10 state regulators: Arizona, Connecticut, Iowa, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Tennessee and Utah. The total number of cases is at least 30, not including class action lawsuits. Polymarket, by contrast, currently only faces lawsuits against gaming regulators in Nevada and Massachusetts but also faces several class action suits in states including California and New York, as well as scrutiny from federal lawmakers over questions of insider trading. Courts have been split in the legal fight between state regulators and prediction market operators, but states have mostly had the advantage to date. Judges for the most part have sided with state regulators and have refused Kalshi’s attempts to have the cases moved to federal court, ruling that the issue pertained to state law. The Trump administration in recent weeks has grown more aggressively vocal in backing the nascent industry. Historically, the CFTC has been reluctant to approve markets that resemble sports betting or gambling. That posture remained true at the beginning of the second Trump administration as well, though the president’s son, Donald Trump Jr., has long been a proponent of the industry and serves as an adviser to both Kalshi and Polymarket. In his confirmation hearing, CFTC Chair Mike Selig said he believed it best to leave the issues to the courts but has since changed his tune. Last month in a video, Selig announced the CFTC would be filing a friend-of-the-court brief “to defend its exclusive jurisdiction over these derivative markets.” He followed it with an opinion piece published by The Wall Street Journal. In a statement Thursday announcing the lawsuit, Selig said his agency would continue to “safeguard its exclusive regulatory authority over these markets and defend market participants against overzealous state regulators.” “This is not the first time states have tried to impose inconsistent and contrary obligations on market participants, but Congress specifically rejected such a fragmented patchwork of state regulations because it resulted in poorer consumer protection and increased risk of fraud and manipulation,” Selig said. A spokesperson for Kalshi declined to comment on the lawsuit to State Affairs. A spokesperson for Polymarket told State Affairs in a statement: “Prediction markets are federally regulated financial instruments, and we applaud the CFTC for taking action to defend these important markets.” A spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Gaming said the agency is aware of the lawsuits filed by the CFTC but could not provide any additional information beyond that. A spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes also declined to comment. Arizona took the unprecedented step last month of filing criminal charges against any prediction market platform when it charged Kalshi. Mayes filed 20 counts against the company, with four related to election wagering. Kalshi previously said in a statement to State Affairs the charges were founded on “paper thin arguments.” The Illinois Gaming Board referred comments to the governor’s office. A spokesperson for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told State Affairs the Trump Administration is “carrying water for companies driving well-documented and lucrative insider trading schemes.” “These firms are making record profits while exposing Illinoisans to gaming products with no basic consumer protections or oversight,” the spokesman said. “This is a blatant attempt to sidestep the State’s jurisdiction and put profits ahead of consumers. Illinois isn’t backing down — we will continue to fight to protect Illinois consumers.” The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, which oversees gaming in the state, declined to comment on pending litigation. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong in a statement to State Affairs said the Trump Administration was “recycling industry arguments that have been rejected in district courts across the country.” “These contracts are plainly unlicensed illegal gambling under time-worn state law, and we will aggressively defend Connecticut’s commonsense consumer protection laws,” he said. Update: This article has been updated to include a statement from the Connecticut Attorney General. Emma Kinery is a State Affairs national reporter covering state politics and policy out of our Washington, D.C. office. Contact Emma Kinery at ekinery@stateaffairs.com or on X @EmmaKinery. RELATED CFTC sues Mayes in turf war over Kalshi gambling lawsuit Washington joins states suing Kalshi over gambling claims Court grants Nevada two-week restraining order against Kalshi Kalshi vs. state regulators: State of play A bad bet? Mayes wagers against Kalshi prediction markets High court sets timeline in Kalshi sports ‘contract’ case Federal judge rules Kalshi must adhere to state sports betting law Nessel sues ‘prediction market’ company, alleges violation of gaming laws Tennessee bill would make influencing a prediction market event a felony Prediction markets face legal challenges as Super Bowl bets surge Prediction markets form coalition amid scrutiny from state regulators State AGs call on DOJ to crack down on illegal gambling websites The post Trump admin. sues Ariz., Con.., Ill. over prediction markets first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f06f3fb569bd908532bf Chandler man indicted for murder after alleged road rage incident te 2026-04-06T17:42:07.567Z Chandler man indicted for murder after alleged road rage incident Gustavo Gavia Elias is facing charges of second-degree murder, two counts of child abuse and two counts of driving under the influence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f0583fb569bd9085329c WATCH: Oklahoma trans attorney jailed for contempt after epic court meltdown te 2026-04-06T17:41:44.009Z WATCH: Oklahoma trans attorney jailed for contempt after epic court meltdown A custody hearing in Ada, Oklahoma, last month took a turn for the unexpected — and the incredibly loud — after an attorney who identified himself as transgender was arrested and dragged from the courtroom where he had appeared to represent his client just minutes before. The exchange occurred during a custody hearing in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, some 90 minutes southeast of Oklahoma City. The attorney, Rob Hopkins, was jailed for contempt after sparring repeatedly with the judge, Lori Jackson, during an otherwise unremarkable proceeding. Surveillance footage, audio, and body camera footage reviewed by Fox News Digital has shed new light on the extraordinary confrontation, in which Hopkins can be seen actively resisting arrest by bailiffs. At one point, Hopkins can be seen splaying his body across the judge's bench, resulting in a pile of documents being swept off its finely polished wood surface.  "You're HURTING ME!" Hopkins bellowed, as bystanders looked on. "I can't BREATHE!" he shrieked again, louder. Attendees in the courtroom could be seen looking on quietly as Hopkins twisted, turned, and contorted his body to evade the handcuffs that officers used to restrain him. "I felt very threatened by this person," one individual could be heard telling the judge. SHELTERS, JESUS, AND MISS PAC-MAN: US JUDGE GRILLS DOJ OVER TRANS POLICY IN DIZZYING LINE OF QUESTIONING The meltdown in question, and the arrest, occurred during a custody hearing punctuated by repeated interruptions from Hopkins and warnings from Jackson that he would be held in contempt.  Hopkins then suggested she was discriminating against him for his transgender status, escalating tensions inside the courtroom.  "It's because I'm a transgender attorney practicing all over the state," Hopkins leveled sharply, to which Jackson shot back: "I don't know what you are."  "I don't know you from Adam," Jackson said later, describing his conduct as "entirely inappropriate." Shortly after, bailiffs entered the courtroom, prompting the hearing to descend into complete chaos.  "Do NOT HURT ME!" Hopkins yelled at the officers.  "I'm being thrown down!" he bellowed, as he threw himself on the bench before the officers eventually forced him onto the floor. 'BLANKIES,' ICE TACTICS AND LUXURY JETS: TOP MOMENTS FROM NOEM'S HOUSE TESTIMONY More officers streamed in to help restrain Hopkins, whose uproarious exclamations had, at that point, drawn a crowd — not only in the courtroom, but also in the hallways surrounding it, as the body camera footage shows.  "Get a female officer, now!" Hopkins demanded. "Call 911!" he shrieked, as the officers attempted to place him in handcuffs.  "I can't breathe! I can't breathe!" he declared. From the floor of the court, Hopkins accused the officers of "throwing his glasses" onto the floor — a claim that surveillance footage reviewed by Fox News Digital appears to refute — and ordered the officers to place them back on his face.  "Put them on my face," Hopkins demanded repeatedly, as the officers attempted to place Hopkins into a seated position and escort him from the court. "PUT THEM ON MY FACE!" Hopkins screamed once more, the volume and urgency unchanged from his request for emergency services just seconds before.  'YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED!': PROTESTER DRAGGED FROM KRISTI NOEM'S SENATE HEARING Hopkins said he has since shuttered his law firm following the contempt charge and fallout from the hearing. He did not respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment regarding either the proceedings in question or the reason for his firm's closure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f0443fb569bd90853293 Man caught on video wielding 13-inch kitchen knife at NYC grocery store moments before police shoot him te 2026-04-06T17:41:24.554Z Man caught on video wielding 13-inch kitchen knife at NYC grocery store moments before police shoot him A crazed man was shot by police after wielding a 13-inch kitchen knife outside a grocery store, the New York Police Department said. "Once again, we are reminded of the dangers that our officers confront every time they put on their uniform. And this morning was no different," Inspector Andrew Natiw, the executive officer of the Patrol Bureau of Manhattan North, said in a Monday morning news conference. According to the NYPD, on Monday at 1:15 a.m., a 53-year-old got into a verbal fight with another person inside the City Fresh Market on East 120th Street and Third Avenue. Multiple employees had to physically remove him from the store after he became "irate and disorderly," the NYPD said. The man returned to the store a short time later with a large kitchen knife in his hand, banging on the window, according to police. GOT A TIP? WATCH: Knife-wielding man seen menacing grocery store employees FOLLOW US ON X Surveillance video captured the man wielding a 13-inch knife, yelling, pressing against the store's glass, police said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Employees locked the door and called 911 just after 1:30 a.m.  When officers arrived, they told the man to drop the knife multiple times, but he "quickly advanced toward the officers with the knife extended out." CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Authorities said that one of the officers shot the suspect and immediately requested EMS and rendered aid to the 53-year-old suspect. The suspect, they said, was removed to Harlem Hospital where he went into surgery, and is in critical, but stable condition. The NYPD declined to provide a name of the suspect. Police said the man has a history of prior arrests and was known to law enforcement. Investigators recovered approximately seven shell casings at the scene. The incident remains under investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f0303fb569bd9085328a CENTCOM commander directed strike against an IRGC headquarters in underground facility: sources te 2026-04-06T17:41:04.768Z CENTCOM commander directed strike against an IRGC headquarters in underground facility: sources High-level sources have informed Fox News that during rescue efforts in Iran after a U.S. fighter jet was shot down, the commander of U.S. Central Command directed an attack against an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps headquarters in an underground facility. While the airman rescue was going on, CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper directed a strike on an IRGC headquarters in an underground facility near Tehran — it was done with B2 bombers, using massive ordinance penetrators, the same weapon used last year in Operation Midnight Hammer, according to the sources. Fox News is told the headquarters was obliterated. The US military B1 bombers (BONES) dropped 100 of their 2,000-pound bombs during the rescue operations to keep Iranians away from the rescue area during the operation, according to a senior U.S. defense official. A senior military source told Fox News, "we delivered the heat" on the IRGC. RESCUE EXPERT SAYS MOST DANGEROUS MOMENT COMES AFTER ‘JACKPOT’ CALL IN RECOVERY BEHIND ENEMY LINES CENTCOM noted in a press release that U.S. forces had rescued two service members after their F-15E was downed. Fox News was told that the operation took place between the two rescues: Cooper ordered the B2s to fly round trip from Whiteman AFB in the US because they received time-sensitive intelligence about the location of a large number of IRGC commanders inside this underground bunker in Tehran, and the Massive Ordinance Penetrator bunker buster bombs were dropped by the B2 warplanes. AIRMAN RESCUE SHOWS US CAN PENETRATE ENEMY TERRITORY ‘ANYWHERE’ IN IRAN, FORMER PENTAGON OFFICIAL WARNS Following the rescues, President Donald Trump declared in a Truth Social post, "We have rescued the seriously wounded, and really brave, F-15 Crew Member/Officer, from deep inside the mountains of Iran. The Iranian Military was looking hard, in big numbers, and getting close. He is a highly respected Colonel. This type of raid is seldom attempted because of the danger to 'man and equipment.' It just doesn’t happen!"  RETIRED F-16 PILOT SAYS RESCUED US AIRMAN'S SURVIVAL IN IRAN HIGHLIGHTS INTENSE EVASION TRAINING "The second raid came after the first one, where we rescued the pilot in broad daylight, also unusual, spending seven hours over Iran. An AMAZING show of bravery and talent by all!" he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3f0053fb569bd90853272 Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle — again te 2026-04-06T17:40:21.585Z Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle — again Apple plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its App Store fight with Epic Games, as it challenges a ruling limiting its ability to charge fees on external payments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3ee003fb569bd9085323e Giants' Dexter Lawrence requests trade as contract negotiations get stagnant: reports te 2026-04-06T17:31:44.363Z Giants' Dexter Lawrence requests trade as contract negotiations get stagnant: reports New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence reportedly requested a trade from the team and has made clear to the organization he will not be at the team’s offseason workouts. Lawrence has been trying to "negotiate a contract reflecting his value to the Giants" the last two years but talks have remained stagnant, ESPN reported on Monday. Discussions about a new deal reportedly haven’t moved forward even with John Harbaugh coming in as head coach. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The burly 340-pound defensive lineman is a three-time Pro Bowler and has been with the Giants through some rough seasons. Despite that, he’s been one of their better defensive players since the team selected him in the first round of the 2019 draft out of Clemson. Lawrence has 30.5 sacks, 15 pass break-ups and 341 tackles in 109 career games with New York. NEW YORK JETS OWN THE LONGEST PLAYOFF DROUGHT IN MAJOR NORTH AMERICAN PRO SPORTS AFTER THE SABRES CLINCHED Last season, Lawrence played in all 17 games for the first time in his career. He had an interception to go along with 31 tackles and a half-sack. The 28-year-old player signed a four-year contract extension with the Giants in 2023, reportedly worth $87.5 million. He has two years left on his current deal. He would be paid $18.5 million in 2026 and $15.5 million if a new deal isn’t negotiated. It’s unclear what team would be interested in trading for Lawrence. But with the NFL Draft around the corner, New York would likely expect at least two picks from any team trading for Lawrence. 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/69d3edec3fb569bd90853235 White House Egg Roll for Easter celebrates 'patriotic spirit,' America's farmers and the USA te 2026-04-06T17:31:24.482Z White House Egg Roll for Easter celebrates 'patriotic spirit,' America's farmers and the USA The White House's annual Easter Egg Roll event was held Monday — with a special "patriotic spirit" theme as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed scores of Americans to the People’s House. Held on the South Lawn, this year’s event included such activities as the beloved egg roll, a Be Best Military Card Writing Station, the Lunar Exploration Experience, egg coloring fun for kids and mini golf. The occasion brought families together "to celebrate both the joy of Easter and the enduring blessings of liberty that define the American story," according to a release from the Office of the First Lady. TOP BOMBSHELLS IN MELANIA TRUMP DOCUMENTARY AS VIEWERS CALL AMAZON PRIME HIT A 'MASTERPIECE' There were also an array of activities, such as an AI-Creation Station, flower bouquet building, a flight lab, a sensory-friendly egg hunt — and live chickens. America250 hosted an immersive experience celebrating America’s historic monuments through a "George the Star’s Journey" activity. Spotted at the Egg Roll were some of the president’s children, including son Eric Trump and his wife Laura Trump, as well as daughter Tiffany and her husband Michael Boulos. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump opened the occasion by speaking from the South Portico, with an Easter bunny beside them. In his speech, the president shared that this Easter is for America's egg farmers — noting that he was asked about egg prices last year and was asked to use plastic eggs for the roll. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "It’s hard to believe they didn't want me to order eggs for the Easter egg roll, the Easter egg hunt that we have here every year. They wanted me to use plastic. I said, 'I'm not using plastic. We'll get it solved,'" said the president. "Within a short period of time, eggs came down. … We had so many eggs, we didn't know what to do with them," Trump added. "Today we have more than 40,000 eggs supplied by all of the great egg farmers that are with us.' He said the White House Egg Roll was anticipating between 30,000 and 50,000 Americans today to take part in all of the festivities. "I want to thank all of the associations and the egg farmers, and all of the people that are here," said Trump. The first lady spoke as well, wishing all Americans a happy Easter. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "I hope you enjoy this beautiful day," Melania Trump said. "We are celebrating a very special Easter egg roll this year because it's the 250th birthday of this beautiful nation. Enjoy it, and I hope you have a wonderful day." Music was played at the festive event by The United States Marine Band, the Army Band, the Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps, the Navy Band and the Air Force Band. Further down on the South Lawn, a stage featured popular child performer Go with YoYo. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The tradition of the Reading Nook continued, with the first lady reading a book to children. Guest readers this year included second lady Usha Vance, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Education Secretary Linda McMahon, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Michael Kratsios, Office of Science and Technology policy director.  There were 500 Americans who volunteered for this year’s Egg Roll event at the White House. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3edd93fb569bd9085322c ‘God is good’: Inside the high-risk US mission to save a wounded airman shot down in Iran te 2026-04-06T17:31:05.017Z ‘God is good’: Inside the high-risk US mission to save a wounded airman shot down in Iran In a scene that unfolded like a Hollywood script, hundreds of American troops descended into the rugged mountains of southwestern Iran on Saturday to rescue a wounded airman who had spent nearly two days hiding from Iranian forces.  What followed was a high-stakes combat search-and-rescue mission deep inside Iran, with U.S. forces racing to locate and extract the wounded officer before Iranian troops could reach him, deploying a large contingent of special operations forces and aircraft into hostile territory. In total, the U.S. sent in more than 150 aircraft, sources told CBS News, and several different teams: Navy SEALs, Air Force Special Operations, Army Special Operations Aviation, search and rescue and combat medics.  One of the two crew members was flown to Landstuhl regional medical center in Germany, typically the first stop for U.S. soldiers wounded in combat zones, and the other is being flown there Monday, a senior U.S. defense official told Fox News. As the rescue unfolded Easter Sunday, the pilot radioed a brief message to help U.S. forces identify him: "God is good," a senior U.S. defense official confirmed to Fox News. Here’s a look at how the scene unfolded.  A U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over Iran Friday, according to U.S. officials. Both the pilot and the weapons systems officer ejected from the aircraft.  The aircraft was operating as part of ongoing U.S. combat operations over Iran when it was shot down, though officials have not publicly detailed its specific mission. While details of the incident were not immediately clear, Iranian state media released images of an ejection seat and debris that appeared consistent with an F-15E. Iran initially claimed it had downed a more advanced F-35 stealth fighter, but U.S. officials later confirmed the aircraft was an F-15 Strike Eagle.  The F-15E Strike Eagle is a two-seat fighter jet flown by a pilot and a weapons systems officer, who manages targeting, sensors and weapons. The aircraft is designed for both air-to-air combat and deep strike missions against ground targets, allowing it to operate far inside enemy territory. After the crew ejected and aircraft went down, U.S. forces quickly launched a combat search-and-rescue mission, deploying rescue helicopters into Iranian territory to recover the downed pilot. The pilot was rescued later that day, within hours of the shoot down, in what Trump described as a daylight operation. Rescue helicopters, including HH-60W Jolly Green II aircraft, came under Iranian small-arms fire as they moved in to extract the pilot, according to U.S. officials. Crew members aboard the helicopter carrying the pilot were injured, but the aircraft was able to fly safely out of Iranian territory. An A-10 Thunderbolt II providing close air support for the rescue effort was also hit by enemy fire, according to U.S. officials. The aircraft was damaged, and the pilot later ejected over Kuwaiti airspace and was recovered. While the Pentagon remained tight-lipped about the mission, Iranian state media blasted images from the crash and called on civilians to join in the search for the second crew member, an Air Force colonel, according to Trump.   The Pentagon has not publicly released the names of the crew members, a standard practice while operations are ongoing. Both airmen have been recovered and are receiving medical care at a U.S. military facility, according to officials.  Iranian state media urged civilians to help locate the missing crew member and offered a reward for his capture, while Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces launched a search in the region. The weapons systems officer, a colonel with SERE training, was using his survival and evasion training to stay one step ahead of Iranian forces. He reportedly climbed 7,000 feet up a ridge and remained hidden there for nearly 48 hours, a senior defense official told Fox News.  The colonel hid in a mountain crevice while the CIA launched a deception campaign to convince the Iranian regime they had already located him and were moving him to the ground for exfiltration. While the Iranians were confused and uncertain of what was happening, the agency used its specialized capabilities to locate the American airman, a senior administration official told Fox News. AIRMAN RESCUE SHOWS U.S. CAN PENETRATE ENEMY TERRITORY 'ANYWHERE' IN IRAN, FORMER PENTAGON OFFICIAL WARNS Trump said the American aviator was being "hunted down" by enemies who were "getting closer and closer by the hour."  The U.S. used MQ9 Reaper drones to protect the area around where the U.S. believed the airman was hiding and fired on anything that came close to that area and any area where U.S. forces were operating, an administration official told Fox News.  At the same time, the U.S. launched strikes on nearby areas to keep Iranian forces away. "We executed multiple large scale strikes in the surrounding area using every tactical jet in the U.S. inventory + B-1 Bombers to keep him safe," a senior U.S. official said.  In between the rescue of the pilot and the rescue of the weapons officer, U.S. forces flying B2 bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri dropped "bunker buster" massive ordnance pentetrator bombs on an IRGC headquarters, a senior defense official told Fox News. At the right moment, Trump said, he directed the military to send dozens of heavily armed aircraft to rescue the crew member, who the president said is "seriously wounded" but will recover.  When the colonel finally made radio contact to coordinate the pickup, he sent the message: "God is good."  U.S. officials were not sure it was him at first. Trump told Axios they feared it was a trap. But those who knew the colonel said he was a man of deep faith.  Rescue helicopters, including HH-60 Pave Hawk aircraft, came under Iranian small-arms fire during the extraction, sources told Air and Space Forces magazine.  U.S. forces established a remote airstrip inside Iran to support the rescue. Problems with two other transport planes prompted U.S. forces to blow them up rather than leave them behind in Iran, according to The Associated Press. "The fact that we were able to pull off both of these operations, without a SINGLE American killed, or even wounded, just proves once again, that we have achieved overwhelming Air Dominance and Superiority over the Iranian skies," Trump said on social media. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for additional details on the mission. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3edc53fb569bd90853223 Trump touts airman rescue mission, boasts Iran could be 'taken out in 1 night' te 2026-04-06T17:30:45.066Z Trump touts airman rescue mission, boasts Iran could be 'taken out in 1 night' President Donald Trump touted the "historic" rescue of the downed F-15E airmen behind enemy lines and issued a warning to Iran to make a deal before Tuesday night's 8 p.m. ET deadline or face being "taken out." "This is a rescue that's very historic," Trump told the White House press corps in a Monday news conference. "It'll go down to the books." "Late Thursday night, an American F-15 fighter jet went down deep inside enemy territory in Iran while participating in Operation Epic Fury, where we're doing unbelievably well. Well, at a level that nobody's ever seen before." Trump quickly paused his hailing of the rescue to add a warning for Iran to come to peace. "The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night," Trump said. This is a breaking news update. Check back for more on this story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3eb853fb569bd9085319e Fry's to pay $120,000 for allegedly refusing to provide ASL interpreter for deaf employee te 2026-04-06T17:21:09.100Z Fry's to pay $120,000 for allegedly refusing to provide ASL interpreter for deaf employee The lawsuit in Arizona alleged that an employee for Fry's repeatedly asked for an American Sign Language interpreter and was denied this accommodation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3eb593fb569bd90853176 Do You Have Questions About a No-Bid Federal Contract? Tell Us Here. te 2026-04-06T17:20:25.449Z Do You Have Questions About a No-Bid Federal Contract? Tell Us Here. The government is supposed to let many vendors compete for contracts, to get the best deal for taxpayers. We are looking at cases where it did not. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3e9423fb569bd90853073 Here's how Arizona's gas prices have changed in the last week te 2026-04-06T17:11:30.526Z Here's how Arizona's gas prices have changed in the last week Arizona's rising price for unleaded gas has not quite surpassed the record cost seen in June 2022. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3e92a3fb569bd9085304e Top cops out: The Attorney General firings and forced exits that made history te 2026-04-06T17:11:06.942Z Top cops out: The Attorney General firings and forced exits that made history Attorney General Pam Bondi’s departure last week was the latest in a series of high-profile firings or resignations of America’s top law enforcement officer, from a key Watergate figure to a well-respected attorney whose differences with the president became irreconcilable. Former President George Washington appointed Founding Father and former Virginia Gov. Edmund Randolph the nation’s first attorney general in 1789, and in the years since, there have been dozens of successors, some lost to history and others more memorable. Eliot Richardson, the secretary of defense at the time of the Watergate burglary, was named to succeed Attorney General Richard Kleindienst, who resigned amid the scandal after reportedly being pressured by a member of the Watergate "plumbers" to assuage the situation. "Plumbers" was the moniker for the group accused in the burglary at the DNC headquarters, then located at the Watergate Hotel in Foggy Bottom, D.C. They were organized by CIA officer E. Howard Hunt and FBI agent-turned-future conservative talk radio star G. Gordon Liddy. The name purportedly came from the dual meaning of "leaks" — political versus pipes. TOP DOJ OFFICIALS TO BRIEF HOUSE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN PROBE Kleindienst was playing golf at Burning Tree in Bethesda, Md., in June 1972 when Liddy reportedly approached him to say that the Committee to Re-elect the President (Nixon’s committee) was involved in the burglary, according to an account from the UK Guardian. Kleindienst reportedly told the G-man to get lost, and the federal investigation ensued as normal. As the scandal raged on April 30, 1973, Nixon announced he had accepted the resignations of Kleindienst, and presidential assistants John Ehrlichman and H.R. Haldeman — and fired White House Counsel John Dean — who has often called President Donald Trump’s tenure worse than that of his old boss. "Mr. Kleindienst asked to be relieved as Attorney General because he felt that he could not appropriately continue as head of the Justice Department now that it appears its investigation of the Watergate and related cases may implicate individuals with whom he has had a close personal and professional association," Nixon said in a public letter that day. Richardson’s tenure began thereafter and ended with one of the most significant executive branch departures in history: the "Saturday Night Massacre." On October 20, 1973, Nixon ordered Richardson to fire Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox shortly after Cox subpoenaed the Oval Office recordings. Richardson, who appointed Cox and reportedly pledged not to fire him without cause, refused and resigned. TRUMP FIRES JUDGE-PICKED US ATTORNEY AS TOP DOJ OFFICIAL WARNS COURTS TO STAY IN THEIR LANE Nixon then asked Richardson’s deputy, William Ruckelshaus, to fire Cox, and he also resigned instead of carrying out the order. Nixon then ordered Ruckelshaus’ deputy, Solicitor General Robert Bork, who is better known for his unsuccessful nomination to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan, to fire Cox. Bork did so and reportedly considered resigning but stayed on at the urging of his predecessors to ensure stability at the DOJ. That November, an LBJ-appointed federal judge found that Cox’s firing had been unlawful. Nixon himself ultimately resigned almost one year later on August 9, 1974. Richardson’s legacy became that of a cabinet official who, in times of crisis, sacrificed professional status for personal integrity, as described by the Constitution Center and others. Alberto Gonzales was one of President George W. Bush’s closest advisers, going back to his time as Texas governor. He was also the first Hispanic attorney general and the highest-ranking Hispanic cabinet official until Trump named Marco Rubio to secretary of state in 2025. Gonzales ultimately resigned the top cop post in 2007 amid mounting bipartisan criticism of the DOJ’s firing of several U.S. attorneys and allegations that he was not forthright during congressional inquiries about whether politics played a role in the firings. Bush lamented his friend’s resignation, saying "it is sad that we live in a time when a talented and honorable person like Alberto Gonzales is impeded from doing important work because his good name was dragged through the mud for political reasons." Gonzales faced mounting pressure and criticism amid the firings and regarding comments defending enhanced interrogation techniques against suspected terrorists. He stated "I do not recall" or similar framings of the statement dozens of times during a contentious Senate hearing where he battled Republicans like Pennsylvania’s Arlen Specter and Democrats including California’s Dianne Feinstein. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., later confronted Gonzales over his responses. KARL ROVE: TRUMP DROPPED BONDI, BUT THE REAL POLITICAL FIGHT IS JUST BEGINNING "You’ve answered ‘I don’t know’ or ‘I can’t recall’ to close to a hundred questions. You’re not familiar with much of the workings of your own department. And we still don’t have convincing explanations of the who, when and why, in regard to the firing of the majority of the eight U.S. attorneys," Schumer fumed, according to a transcript posted to the left-wing outlet DemocracyNow. In his testimony, Gonzales said U.S. Attorneys indeed serve at the pleasure of the president, and that the Justice Department makes "decisions based on the evidence, not whether the target is a Republican or a Democrat." "I know that I did not, and would not, ask for a resignation of any individual in order to interfere with or influence a particular prosecution for partisan political gain," Gonzales said. "I also have no basis to believe that anyone involved in this process sought the removal of a U.S. Attorney for an improper reason." Bush nonetheless remained behind his pick, rebuking a "no confidence" resolution drafted by Schumer, Feinstein and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. as the controversy continued. Ultimately, Gonzales announced on August 27, 2007, that he would be stepping down on September 17. "Yesterday I met with President Bush and informed him of my decision to conclude my government service as attorney general… let me say that it's been one of my greatest privileges to lead the Department of Justice," Gonzales said in his resignation announcement. "I have great admiration and respect for the men and women who work here. I have made a point as attorney general to personally meet as many of them as possible, and today I want to again thank them for their service to our nation." Former Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions was the first in the upper chamber to endorse then-developer Donald Trump in his 2016 presidential bid. The immigration enforcement hardliner and Trump loyalist, however, saw his relationship with the new president fray early in their term. Sessions recused himself from the Trump-Russia investigation, citing his own campaigning for Trump amid reports he also met personally with Russian envoy Sergey Kislyak. The recusal incensed Trump and led him to regularly bash Sessions in the press, and also to blame Sessions for the appointment of former FBI Director Robert Mueller III as special counsel in the Russia case. Trump also faulted Sessions for declining to criminally pursue Hillary Clinton. Sessions’ tenure ended the day after Republicans lost the House in the 2018 midterm elections, but left the Alabamian with a successful professional record in reversing Obama-era policies and cracking down on sanctuary city policies. US INTERIM ATTORNEY GENERAL TODD BLANCHE CALLS SPECULATION SURROUNDING BONDI'S FIRING 'SIMPLY NOT TRUE' But Trump’s firing of Sessions only further invigorated his Democratic critics, as New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker called it an "alarming development that brings us one step closer to a constitutional crisis." Booker claimed Trump fired Sessions because he was scared Mueller would "implicat[e]" him in the Russia investigation. Former Attorney General William Barr resigned from his second tenure as the nation’s top cop in December 2020, amid disputes over whether the prior month’s election had been subject to widespread fraud. Barr, who previously served under President George H.W. Bush, appeared to irritate Trump when he told the Associated Press he had not seen "fraud on a scale that could have effected a different outcome in the election." In announcing the departure, Trump tweeted that he had a "nice meeting" with Barr and that his relationship "has been a very good one; he has done an outstanding job." Barr also touted Trump’s first-term record amid what he called a "partisan onslaught" and "relentless, implacable resistance." In comments to NBC News in 2022 ahead of the release of his book "One Damn Thing After Another," Barr said he told Trump at the White House that he understood the president was frustrated with him, and that he was willing to submit his resignation. "Accepted," Trump supposedly said, but the president himself reportedly claimed he asked for Barr’s resignation, not that the AG quit. PAM BONDI IS OUT AS AG — HERE ARE THE CONTENDERS WHO COULD REPLACE HER "The absurd lengths to which he took his stolen election claim led to the rioting on Capitol Hill," Barr said, while adding that Trump’s actions still wouldn’t reach the legal level of "incitement" as claimed by Democrats. In his resignation letter, Barr applauded Trump’s ability to "weather" the Russia investigation and Democrats’ attempts to "cripple if not oust [the] administration," and said the president restored the U.S. military and curbed illegal immigration. The first attorney general of the modern era to be ousted was Harry Daugherty, a member of President Warren Harding’s administration. Daugherty was part of the so-called "Ohio Gang" of longtime Harding confidants from his home state. Daugherty’s fall began amid the Teapot Dome Scandal — the most infamous incident prior to Watergate — which led to the imprisonment of Interior Secretary Albert Fall. Fall was implicated in low- or no-bid oil leases at Teapot Dome, Wyoming, in 1923, and jailed for accepting bribes from energy companies. Daugherty was later investigated for allegedly failing to prosecute people involved in Teapot Dome, and was allegedly implicated in a handful of other scandals including being charged with conspiracy amid the sale of illegal liquor permits during prohibition. He was also accused of influence peddling and members of the "Ohio Gang" were accused of selling government appointments. Daugherty’s brother Mal was president of a bank, which was later closed by the state of Ohio after the Senate was unable to "pry" during its investigation into Attorney General Daugherty, according to a 1930 TIME report. The sibling’s bank recorded "heavy withdrawals" during that time, which caught the attention of regulators in Columbus. Harry Daugherty ultimately met his ouster after Harding died in office in August 1923. New President Calvin Coolidge booted him from the DOJ over loss of public trust and refusal to turn over departmental records regarding alleged corruption. Daugherty was never convicted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3e8fd3fb569bd90853038 Watch this video of how a job interviewer exposes a North Korean fake IT worker te 2026-04-06T17:10:21.132Z Watch this video of how a job interviewer exposes a North Korean fake IT worker An apparent North Korean worker was caught visibly stumped during a remote job interview when asked to insult the country's leader. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3e48d3fb569bd90852fad Left-wing toolkit from college professors group urges students to ‘create a crisis’ over ICE te 2026-04-06T16:51:25.265Z Left-wing toolkit from college professors group urges students to ‘create a crisis’ over ICE A toolkit for students produced by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and several other groups is encouraging a campaign opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and urging them to "create a crisis" at their universities.   The campaign strategy in the "Schools Drop ICE" toolkit reads, "Create a crisis for university admin through an escalating campaign, around winnable demands, that combines majoritarian outreach and tactics with non-violent direct action."  Produced by the AAUP in concert with the Young Democratic Socialists of America, the Sunrise Movement and the Workplace Justice Lab at Rutgers University, the goal of the campaign is to "Get hundreds of colleges to drop their contracts with ICE's key enablers — Enterprise, Target, Hilton, Flock, and ICE Air Carriers. If our schools drop these companies, the companies will feel pressure to drop ICE."  VIRGINIA SCHOOL SUSPENDS NUMEROUS STUDENTS AFTER ANTI-ICE WALKOUT, ORGANIZERS PLAN COUNTY-WIDE PROTEST  The website for Schools Drop ICE lists the first one of five "targets" for students to take on as charter flights, naming Eastern, GlobalX, and Omni Air. "Athletic teams charter the same planes that deport immigrants," the website states. "Why should students ride deportation airlines?"  It also points out that charter flight company Avelo Airlines ended deportation flights on Jan. 27 following widespread protests and opposition.  The second target is Flock cameras, with the website pointing out that "license plate surveillance cameras fed directly to ICE through local police departments." SCATHING REPORT REVEALS ANTIFA-LINKED ORG PASSING OUT MATERIAL TO K-12 STUDENTS: 'POLITICAL REVOLUTION'  The website says that, "Campus police at 60+ schools use Flock cameras, tracking every car on campus without consent."  The third target is Enterprise car rentals, with the website saying that the company "rents vehicles to ICE agents conducting raids and deportation operations."  "Universities hold rental contracts with Enterprise. Switching providers costs nothing and sends a clear message," it says, adding that universities canceling their contracts with Enterprise is "the easiest target to win. Rental contracts can be switched overnight." PRESIDENT OF LARGEST TEACHERS UNION SET TO SPEAK AT 'POLITICAL REVOLUTION' EVENT TARGETING ICE The fourth target proposed to students is Hilton Hotels, with the website saying that the company "houses ICE agents in hotels near detention centers and during enforcement operations," adding, "Many campuses have on-site or affiliated Hilton properties. Schools can renegotiate hotel partnerships."  In January, a formerly Hilton-branded property in Minnesota had its Hilton label removed by the hotel chain after a video surfaced that appeared to show that the location repeatedly denied immigration officers despite Hilton Hotels apologizing and saying that its "properties are open to everyone, and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination."    The fifth and final target listed on the Schools Drop ICE website is the Target Corp., with the campaign saying "Target stores near every campus. Consumer and contract pressure from the education sector hits their brand." "Every regime depends on the cooperation of key institutions," the website states. "ICE can't operate without corporations providing flights, vehicles, surveillance tech, and logistics. These are the pillars holding the system up. When enough pillars refuse to cooperate, the whole structure comes down." Ethan Rome, the National Director of the Emergency Campaign to Support Higher Eduction, which includes "Schools Drop ICE," told Fox News Digital: "The goal is to ensure that campuses are safe for all students, faculty, staff, alums, and community members, regardless of their immigration status." "The purpose of the toolkit is to help students, faculty, staff, and their allies shine the light on the reckless, irresponsible, and deadly force of ICE during their assaults on communities across the country, and to ask colleges and universities to stop enabling ICE by contracting with corporations that provide transportation, lodging, and other services," Rome continued.  "We are a non-violent movement with three organizing principles, including a strict prohibition against violence and property damage of any kind, which is prominently displayed on the toolkit," he added. "Our goal is to create a public relations crisis that colleges and universities can easily resolve by cutting ties with ICE contractors and no longer enabling ICE’s unlawful and violent behavior." The AAUP, Young Democratic Socialists of America, Sunrise Movement, Janice Fine, director of Justice Lab@RU Workplace Justice Lab at Rutgers University, Higher Education Labor United, the American Federation of Teachers and the Union for Everyone did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.  In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Flock Safety said, "This is disappointing, as the group who put this together conducted very little research about Flock. As we've publicly shared many times, Flock has no relationship with ICE, or any sub agency of DHS. In fact, all Flock customers 100% own and control their data. So if a school chooses to collaborate with ICE, they do so of their own volition, and Flock has no interest in the matter." The spokesperson added, "And it's sad that this misinformation will leave students and faculty less safe. Because when real tragedies happen, like the Brown University mass murders, we need technology like Flock." Eastern, GlobalX, Omni Air, Enterprise and Target did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.  According to the Department of Homeland Security, immigration agents are facing an 8,000% increase in death threats and a 1,300% increase in assaults since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3e4793fb569bd90852fa4 Melissa Gilbert pushes back on ‘untruth’ as husband faces child sex abuse charges te 2026-04-06T16:51:05.839Z Melissa Gilbert pushes back on ‘untruth’ as husband faces child sex abuse charges Melissa Gilbert publicly addressed long-circulating allegations involving her husband, Timothy Busfield, as he faces fresh child sex abuse charges. In the criminal complaint against the "West Wing" actor, two separate allegations from Busfield's past were mentioned. Busfield was accused by two women of sexual assault stemming from incidents in 1994 and 2012. Gilbert insisted she knew "the truth" of what happened when she married Busfield in 2013. "I need to make something abundantly clear," Gilbert, 61, said during an appearance on "Good Morning America." "These allegations have been out in the ether for a very long time." "When Tim and I got together, the internet existed. I didn't go into my relationship blind. I'm neither naive nor am I complicit," she said. "I talked to him about it. I asked him questions about it. I heard his side of the story — which nobody has ever heard — which is the truth. And when the time is right, and that is not now, Tim will tell the truth of all of these past allegations when he needs to." TIMOTHY BUSFIELD PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGES A grand jury indicted Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child earlier this year. He pleaded not guilty to all charges on Feb. 11. Two 11-year-old twins alleged that the director had touched them inappropriately while working together on the set of "The Cleaning Lady." During her first sit-down interview, Gilbert insisted Busfield isn't capable of doing what the young boys have accused him of. "No one knows him better than I do," she explained. "I know literally everything about him. Our marriage has, you know, we've had a lot of ups and downs. We've been through struggles, we've had our own issues to deal with and we worked through everything." MELISSA GILBERT STANDS BY 'PROTECTOR' TIMOTHY BUSFIELD AS SHE’S NAMED ON WITNESS LIST IN CHILD SEX ABUSE CASE "He's nothing if not completely honest with me," Gilbert added. "I trust him with my children's lives, with my grandchildren's lives, my nieces and nephews. He is an honorable, caring, generous human being." Gilbert and Busfield were both previously married and blended their families in a wedding ceremony held in April 2013. Gilbert is a mom to two adult sons, Dakota and Michael, while Busfield is a dad to three kids – Samuel, Daisy and Wilson. TIMOTHY BUSFIELD'S DEFENSE BLAMES 'STAGE PARENTS' WITH FRAUD HISTORY FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGES The "Little House on the Prairie" star said this has been "the most traumatizing experience of our lives," and admitted the allegations have upended their future for good. "What has this whole episode been like for you?" George Stephanopoulos asked Gilbert. "Hell," she responded. "Our life as we knew it is done," she quickly explained. "We are grieving what we had – all of our plans, all of our dreams, all of our ideas, all of our projects. For Tim, it's done. He's canceled. Even if he's exonerated, he will always be that guy. [He’s] the last person in the world who would hurt a child. And believe me, if I thought for a second that Tim Busfield hurt a child, he'd have a lot more to worry about than prison." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Busfield had turned himself in to authorities in January on related charges by police and was released from jail by a judge who found no pattern of criminal conduct or similar allegations involving children in Busfield’s past. The grand jury indictment allows the case against Busfield to proceed toward possible trial without a preliminary courtroom hearing on evidence. An investigator with the Albuquerque Police Department said a boy reported that Busfield touched his private areas over his clothing when he was 7 years old and again when he was 8, according to the initial criminal complaint from police. The boy’s twin told authorities he was also touched by Busfield, but he didn’t say anything right away because he didn’t want to get in trouble, the complaint said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Each count in the indictment against Busfield carries a possible penalty of six years in prison that can be enhanced if it involves a sexual offense, according to prosecutors. Gilbert explained why she chose to speak out now, after months of silence from the actress. "It's time," she said on "GMA." "We've been hearing and reading too much — untruth," she added. "And we felt that the time was right to speak out. Also, honestly, I wasn't capable until now. It's been a very traumatic time." Busfield's lawyer, Larry Stein, told Fox News Digital: "We appreciate George for taking the time to clarify some important facts in this case. We hope the remainder of the interview airing on tonight's 'Nightline' will make clear that the parents are criminals: one served more than three years in jail and lost their license to practice law for defrauding 1,500 people of $6,000,000, and the other for writing bad checks and stealing cars." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3e44c3fb569bd90852f8f North Korea’s hijack of one of the web’s most used open source projects was likely weeks in the making te 2026-04-06T16:50:20.269Z North Korea’s hijack of one of the web’s most used open source projects was likely weeks in the making North Korean hackers pushed out malicious updates to a popular open source project by hacking a top developer's computer in a long-running campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3e2303fb569bd90852f55 Starbucks to prompt more tipping on card payments, fueling 'tip creep' backlash te 2026-04-06T16:41:20.102Z Starbucks to prompt more tipping on card payments, fueling 'tip creep' backlash Starbucks is revamping its tipping system in a major way, the company announced recently, including expanding the tipping options. The Seattle-based company said Thursday that baristas will be able to receive tips on more credit and debit card transactions, according to Reuters. While customers can already tip in-app and in stores, Starbucks is expanding tipping to more credit and debit card transactions, including when customers use the app to pay in-store. AMERICA'S BIGGEST TIPPERS REVEALED: THE 5 MOST AND LEAST 'GENEROUS' STATES The coffee giant is also rolling out a new bonus structure allowing baristas and shift supervisors to earn up to $1,200 annually on top of their base pay. The bonus structure, based on customer service targets and sales, will take effect in July. Also, employees will be paid weekly starting in August, a move the company said is in response to barista feedback. In a statement obtained by Reuters, Workers United, the union that represents some Starbucks employees, said the move was "clearly a reaction to our organizing and demands for higher take-home pay for baristas." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The union also said that bonuses and tips are "largely out of baristas' control." Starbucks has said baristas — in a fast-paced, customer-facing role that often involves high order volumes — average around $30 an hour when pay and benefits are combined. Customers "should absolutely expect to see more frequent tipping prompts," said Amore Philip, a public relations strategist based in New York. "What's happening here is part of a broader shift in consumer culture often referred to as 'tip creep,' where tipping is expanding into spaces that traditionally didn't require it," she told Fox News Digital.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "For customers, that can create a sense of pressure or even confusion to where consumers may be tipping for service, convenience or simply because the system is prompting you to." The move is strategic for Starbucks — as higher tips and bonuses could improve morale and translate to better service, Philip said. "The tension is really about balance," she added. "Consumers are becoming more aware of how often they're being asked to tip, [but] if the experience feels elevated, including faster service, better interactions … customers may be more willing to participate." The new tipping move is "an easy way for Starbucks to avoid raising prices directly," said Ted Jenkin, managing partner at Exit Wealth Advisors in Georgia. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Who wants to give a tip before you even get your latte?" he said to Fox News Digital.  "That defeats the whole idea of a tip." Fox News Digital reached out to Starbucks for comment.  Reuters contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3e21c3fb569bd90852f4c Top GOP defense voice breaks with invasion fears, says US can reopen Hormuz without ground war te 2026-04-06T16:41:00.520Z Top GOP defense voice breaks with invasion fears, says US can reopen Hormuz without ground war Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, said he doesn't think mobilizing ground troops in Iran will be "necessary" to open up the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade waterway that has been blocked by the Iranian military for more than a month. Turner, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, appeared on ABC’s "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" on Sunday, just hours after President Donald Trump threatened Iran to "open the F-----' Strait" or else "you'll be living in Hell." Stephanopoulos asked Turner if he thinks the Strait of Hormuz could be opened without military intervention. At first, Turner didn't directly answer the question. Instead, he spoke broadly about the conflict, saying that Iran's efforts to become a nuclear state are being "eliminated" thanks to President Donald Trump's military interventions. He also blamed the Obama administration for failing to "undertake the conflict." TRUMP SAYS IRAN ‘NO LONGER A THREAT’ AFTER 32 DAYS — OUTLINES NEXT PHASE OF US WAR "If you just step back and watch, as the Obama administration was going to do while Iran became a nuclear power and they became North Korea, we wouldn't be looking at the Strait of Hormuz," Turner said. Stephanopoulos then asked Turner again if he thought mobilizing ground troops to open up the important waterway would be necessary. "Well, I think, you’re certainly seeing that even as this conflict evolves, that that is being put in place, and I don‘t think U.S. ground troops are going to be necessary in any direct conflict," Turner said. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM TRUMP’S IRAN ADDRESS "In this instance, we‘re seeing that the conflict is continuing with the president beginning to, in conjunction with Israel, significantly diminish Iran‘s military capabilities, both their navy, their missile capabilities, overall are continuing, and certainly, their nuclear capabilities are being continually diminished. And that was the goal, and that is an incredibly important goal for the safety of the United States," Turner continued. In a follow-up post on Truth Social, Trump gave Iran a deadline of "Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also urged European countries to assist with reopening the waterway in a Wednesday address to the nation. TRUMP ORDERS WAR DEPT TO POSTPONE STRIKES ON IRANIAN ENERGY SITES, CITING 'PRODUCTIVE' TALKS TO END WAR "The United States imports almost no oil through the Hormuz Strait and won't be taking any in the future. We don't need it. We haven't needed it and we don't need it," Trump said. "We will be helpful, but they should take the lead in protecting the oil that they so desperately depend on," he continued. Even though the United States imports very little oil through the Persian Gulf, a disruption to the supply chain will send shocks throughout the global supply. Since the start of the war, the average price for gas in the United States has jumped to more than $4 a gallon. Fox News Digital reached out to Turner for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3e2083fb569bd90852f43 Longtime Dodgers fan, 81, upset at organization over paper ticket issue te 2026-04-06T16:40:40.912Z Longtime Dodgers fan, 81, upset at organization over paper ticket issue The advent of mobile ticketing has largely forced the paper ticket to go the way of landline phones, dial-up internet and other commonly used products that technology has phased out. One lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan is hoping the team can at least hear him out on being able to continue to print his tickets. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Errol Segal, 81, told NBC Los Angeles on Friday the Dodgers told him he won’t be able to buy paper tickets for the entire season. He was able to buy some paper tickets on Thursday. Segal told the station he doesn’t know how to use a computer and only uses a flip phone. He told the station it wouldn’t have been a major deal if he was a season-ticket holder for only a few years, but he said, he’s been one for the last five decades. SEN ERIC SCHMITT PUSHES FOR LEGISLATION TO TACKLE RISING SPORTS TICKET COSTS "If I had the tickets one year, five years, 10 years, that’s another story," he told the station. "Fifty years I’ve had these tickets. They threw me under the bus." Segal said the team offered to buy his tickets back, but he didn’t want to hear it. Segal told the station he hopes the Dodgers would reconsider their stance. Fox News Digital reached out to the Dodgers for comment. The team has a frequently asked questions sheet listed on its team website, showing fans how they would be able to access their Dodgers tickets through the MLB Ballpark app. One of the questions listed asks, "Can I still print my Dodgers tickets at home?" "No, to improve security and reduce the risk of ticket fraud, print-at-home tickets in any form are no longer accepted for entry at Dodger Stadium," the response said. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3dfc53fb569bd90852f01 NPR public editor admits glaring absence of Jewish victim's voices in coverage of Michigan synagogue attack te 2026-04-06T16:31:01.398Z NPR public editor admits glaring absence of Jewish victim's voices in coverage of Michigan synagogue attack NPR's public editor admitted last week that "important voices" were missing from the outlet's coverage of the March attack on a Jewish synagogue in Michigan, distorting audience perception of the story. Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, who was born in Lebanon in 1985, allegedly rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel, a large Reform Jewish synagogue filled with more than 100 children in West Bloomfield, on March 12 before exiting the vehicle with a rifle and exchanging gunfire with armed security, who shot and killed him.  Public editor Sarah McBride wrote she did not find NPR stories quoting rabbis, congregation members or families of children who fled the building in the liberal outlet's coverage. NPR's public editor serves as a "bridge between the newsroom and the audience" that will explain and at times criticize in-house editorial decisions to readers. "NPR ran multiple stories on the attack. In all of that coverage, voices from Temple Israel are absent. I couldn't find any stories that quote rabbis, congregation members or the families of the children who had to flee the building," McBride wrote, noting one story quoted a rabbi from a nearby congregation. WHO IS AYMAN MOHAMAD GHAZALI? LEBANESE-BORN AMERICAN ACCUSED IN JEWISH SYNAGOGUE ATTACK NPR published a March 15 report headlined, "In a small Lebanese town, grief and fear follow the Michigan synagogue attack," that detailed support for the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, the hometown of Ghazali. The piece by reporter Hadeel al-Shalchi was seen by some critics as sympathetic to the suspected terrorist’s family and the community at large.  McBride admitted her inbox was flooded with negative feedback of its coverage of the Middle East conflict embroiling the U.S., Israel, Iran and Lebanon. "Our Public Editor inbox is overflowing with commentary on NPR's coverage of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran and now Lebanon. Much of it is critical of NPR," McBride wrote. Commentator Batya Ungar-Sargon was among the critics, writing on Substack, "That’s right: NPR found the real victim of an attack on 140 Jewish American babies—and it’s the Hezbollah-infested town in Lebanon that raised a family of terrorists." MICHIGAN SYNAGOGUE ATTACK SUSPECT IDENTIFIED, ENTERED US ON SPOUSE VISA FROM LEBANON: DHS McBride said her criticism echoes what "dozens" of listeners have sent in, while others have asked if the Bekaa Valley story was "inappropriate or insensitive" and some asked why it failed to mention the family's connection to Hezbollah. McBride declared the "journalistic purpose of the story was to explore the connection between the terror attack on the Michigan synagogue and the family that was killed on the other side of the world," insisting that "documenting that relationship and humanizing the family does not imply that Ghazali's attempt to kill more than a hundred children was justified." All preschool children and staff at the temple were safely evacuated from the synagogue. But the community remains shaken by the horrific terror attempt. McBride noted a local Detroit newspaper wisely covered Shabbat services the following day. NPR PUBLIC EDITOR CLAIMS ALLEGED 'POLITICAL BIAS' IS ACTUALLY 'GEOGRAPHIC BIAS' "The Detroit News attended Shabbat services the next day, which had to be held in another location. A story like that would have been the perfect opportunity to examine [the] community's response to the terrifying attack. NPR or Michigan Public Radio pulled away from the story at Temple Israel too soon," McBribe continued. "When important voices are missing from coverage, it distorts the audience's perception of everything else." Fox News Digital’s Bonny Chu contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3dfb13fb569bd90852ef8 'Full House' star Dave Coulier warns 'everything in my life was toxic' before cancer battle te 2026-04-06T16:30:41.935Z 'Full House' star Dave Coulier warns 'everything in my life was toxic' before cancer battle As a two-time cancer survivor, Dave Coulier is more aware than ever.  During an appearance on Friday's episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show," the "Full House" alum, 66, opened up about discovering the many toxicities in his life and explained how he managed to make life changes one step at a time. "I wanted to know, ‘Why did my lymphatic system crash?’ And I realized as I went down the rabbit hole, everything in my life was toxic," Coulier admitted. "My toothpaste, my shampoo, the garbage bags, the toilet paper, everything, skin cream, everything." BARRY MANILOW GIVES FANS POSITIVE HEALTH UPDATE FOLLOWING HIS RECENT CANCER DIAGNOSIS "I said, 'I need to change this, but how do I do it?' It's a pretty daunting task to change your lifestyle like that," he continued. "So I changed one thing. I replaced my toothpaste. And I thought, 'I put that in my mouth every day, I'm gonna start there.'" The comedian was initially diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2024. One year later, doctors diagnosed Coulier with HPV-related oropharyngeal tongue cancer in October 2025, a discovery made just months after celebrating his recovery from his first diagnosis.  During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor. The actor believed the tumor was caused by his lymphoma, but later found out the two cancers were unrelated. In February, Coulier revealed he was in remission after battling two cancer diagnoses in the last two years. The beloved TV star underwent 35 rounds of targeted radiation in December to battle the disease. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "It’s been a roller coaster ride for sure," the "Full House" star admitted during an appearance on "Good Morning America" in February. "I’m in remission with both cancers. And what a journey this has been." WATCH: DAVE COULIER EXPLAINS HOW EARLY DETECTION SAVED HIS LIFE FROM CANCER TWICE Coulier shared his story because he feels he can help people. "I never wanted to be the poster boy for cancer, believe me," he explained. "But now I feel like I can encourage people to get those prostate exams and mammograms. Talk to your doctors and get ahead of this." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS During his chat with Clarkson last week, Coulier explained why he was inspired to build an online tool to help others pinpoint toxicities in their daily lives.  "Your journey starts with just one thing," he said. "I thought, let's build a website to help people. So I became a professional label reader. I'm very aware now, and it's what I'm wearing on my skin, my clothing, everything." "So I started Awear Market, and we found all these mom-and-pop companies around the United States that are making soap in their garage," he continued. "They're making shampoo. They're making snacks, dog treats, stuff for kids. So we champion those small businesses. They're amazing, and they're doing the right thing." "I get to be kind of the flag bearer of all of this movement that I think that people are just naturally gravitating toward," he added.  Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3d8fd3fb569bd90852e1e Heat builds this week in Lake Havasu City as storms skim Mohave County, winds return late te 2026-04-06T16:02:05.626Z Heat builds this week in Lake Havasu City as storms skim Mohave County, winds return late Lake Havasu City will heat up quickly this week, with temperatures pushing into the mid-90s by midweek, while storm chances stay mostly east of the area until a late-week system brings wind and a slight chance of rain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3d8e93fb569bd90852e15 Historic neighborhood protection bill revived after stalling in Senate te 2026-04-06T16:01:45.546Z Historic neighborhood protection bill revived after stalling in Senate PHOENIX -- A measure to protect historic neighborhoods from new development stalled in the state Senate, a fate normally sealing their fate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3d8d53fb569bd90852e0c Lawmaker pushes plan to speed I-11 work despite cost and environmental concerns te 2026-04-06T16:01:25.459Z Lawmaker pushes plan to speed I-11 work despite cost and environmental concerns PHOENIX -- A Phoenix Republican lawmaker is trying to jump start construction of a controversial stretch of the proposed Interstate 11. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3d8be3fb569bd90852de7 Son of Hollywood director accused of years of sexual, racial abuse of water polo teammate at ritzy prep school te 2026-04-06T16:01:02.177Z Son of Hollywood director accused of years of sexual, racial abuse of water polo teammate at ritzy prep school An exclusive high-end private school in the Los Angeles area has been rocked by a lawsuit alleging that three water polo teammates, including a star player who is the son of a well-known film director, racially and sexually abused a teammate for years. The civil lawsuit filed by Aidan Romain, who was a minor and water polo player at the swanky Harvard-Westlake School at the time of the alleged incidents, says he was repeatedly subjected to persistent racist and sexual misgivings at the hands of his teammates. One teammate, Lucca Van Der Woude, is named in the lawsuit, along with the school itself, school president Richard B. Commons and boys water polo program head Jack Glover. Van Der Woude is the son of Thomas "Basti" Van Der Woude, a high-profile Hollywood assistant director of shows including "Fear the Walking Dead," "Westworld," and current hit "Ballard." The younger Van Der Woude is considered a top Olympic prospect, and at one point was a prized recruit to play water polo at UCLA, one of the most elite college programs in the country. It is unclear what his present recruitment status is with the team, but the lawsuit against him alleges shocking behavior. ELITE MASSACHUSETTS BOARDING SCHOOL ROCKED BY TEACHER SCANDAL AND INSTITUTIONAL COVER-UP ALLEGATIONS "From August 2022 until February 2024, Plaintiff Aidan Romain (then a minor) was sexually assaulted, harassed, and humiliated primarily by three Harvard-Westlake water polo teammates – often in the presence of Harvard-Westlake agents and employees," the lawsuit begins. The lawsuit says that in 2022, Romain was the only freshman to make the varsity water polo team at Harvard-Westlake, but that abuse at the hands of Van Der Woude began during his very first practice, when the defendant allegedly "digitally penetrated" him underwater.  "The abuse was not spontaneous. It was part of a years-long culture in which violence and humiliation were normalized and facilitated through the school’s coaching staff and administration," the suit says. "At Harvard-Westlake, sexualized misconduct was treated as ritual, and silence was the price of inclusion. Speaking out was betrayal and survival meant staying quiet." COLLEGE FRESHMAN DIED AFTER FRATERNITY HAZING LED TO 'HORRIFIC' ABUSE, FAMILY SAYS According to the lawsuit, Romain was also subject to use of the "N word" consistently. In another "disturbing display of racism," Van Der Woude and another teammate who is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit allegedly "began whipping Plaintiff with a rope and then an elastic band, making references to slavery as they demanded that Plaintiff 'get back to work!' while striking Plaintiff." Van Der Woude was arrested in 2024 and later admitted in juvenile court to "'sexual penetration with a foreign object (digital penetration) against a minor' as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors," according to the suit. In February 2025, he was ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution to Romain. YALE STUDENT ATHLETE COMES FORWARD TO ALLEGE 'TOXIC CULTURE' UNDER ATHLETIC DIRECTOR VICTORIA CHUN The suit claims Harvard-Westlake, which costs $54,900 to attend, knew of the abuse, but failed to act. Romain now reportedly lives in Barcelona, where he continues to train.  "It was very difficult on a daily basis to deal with the racial abuse and the sexual abuse," he told ABC7 in March. Fox News Digital reached out to Van Der Woude's attorney and Harvard-Westlake for comment. Harvard-Westlake previously denied the allegations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3d8943fb569bd90852dd2 OpenAI’s vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week te 2026-04-06T16:00:20.959Z OpenAI’s vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week OpenAI proposes taxes on AI profits, public wealth funds, and expanded safety nets to address job loss and inequality, blending redistribution with capitalism as policymakers debate AI’s economic impact. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3d67a3fb569bd90852d7f Trump reveals Iran made 'significant proposal' after ultimatum, but 'not good enough' te 2026-04-06T15:51:22.319Z Trump reveals Iran made 'significant proposal' after ultimatum, but 'not good enough' President Donald Trump said Iran negotiators made "a significant proposal, a significant step," following the ultimatum he issued on Easter Sunday, but it is not "good enough." "They made a proposal, and it's a significant proposal, a significant step," Trump told reporters at the Easter Egg Roll on Monday, a White House tradition that comes amid the backdrop of war. "It's not good enough, but it's a very significant step," Trump continued. "They are negotiating now. And they have made a very significant step. We'll see what happens." This is a developing report. Check back here for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3d6663fb569bd90852d76 Sky trade Angel Reese in stunning move before WNBA season begins: reports te 2026-04-06T15:51:02.623Z Sky trade Angel Reese in stunning move before WNBA season begins: reports Angel Reese was reportedly traded on Monday as WNBA free agency opened. The Chicago Sky agreed to trade Reese to the Atlanta Dream, according to multiple reports. "NBA on Prime" broadcaster Taylor Rooks first reported the deal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It’s one of the first big moves in the offseason as the league and its players union came to a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement before any team could make transactions. The Sky selected Reese in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft out of LSU. She was coming off a national championship with the Tigers and was a part of a class that featured Caitlin Clark. Reese emerged as one of the top rebounders in the league during her rookie season. She played 34 games for Chicago in 2024 and averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds. She was an All-Star, finished runner-up in Rookie of the Year voting and even earned an MVP vote. DIANA TAURASI REACTS TO WNBA, PLAYER'S UNION VERBAL AGREEMENT ON NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING She missed some time during her second season with Chicago, only playing in 30 games, which was down from 34 in her first season. Still, Reese maintained her prowess on the court. She averaged 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. The Sky failed to make the postseason in each of Reese’s first two years. She also had two different coaches in her first two seasons and is about to have a third. The Dream had the best record in the WNBA last year at 30-14. However, the team was ousted in the first round of the playoffs by the Indiana Fever. Atlanta will have its own decisions to make in free agency. Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner, Jordin Canada and Brionna Jones are expected to be free agents. Rhyne Howard is a restricted free agent. 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/69d3d6523fb569bd90852d6d Iran executes people, including teens, by hanging te 2026-04-06T15:50:42.909Z Iran executes people, including teens, by hanging The Islamic Republic of Iran took the lives of two men convicted of trying to storm a military facility and access an armory in January, the Mizan news outlet of Iran's judiciary indicated on Sunday, according to Reuters. An organization called Iran Human Rights said that the Iranian news agency reported that the two individuals, Mohammad Amin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast Kolor, were hanged on April 5. Biglari, a 19-year-old computer science student, Kolor, 30, were arrested with several other individuals on January 8 amid a crackdown against protesters in the nation's capital city of Tehran, according to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights. They faced charges that included "'enmity against God (moharebeh), corruption on earth, arson of public facilities, and assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security,'" the group indicated. TRUMP WARNS IRAN HE MAY STRIKE ‘EVERY POWER PLANT’ AS DEADLINE TO REOPEN HORMUZ NEARS Another individual arrested January 8, 18-year-old Amirhossein Hatami, was hanged on April 2, Iran Human Rights noted, citing the Mizan News Agency. Ali Fahim, a 23-year-old who was among those arrested on January 8, was executed on April 6, the Hengaw Organization noted on Monday, explaining that the Mizan news agency confirmed the killing.  "These executions are part of the Islamic Republic’s strategy of survival, waging war against its own people under the shadow of external conflict," Iran Human Rights Director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam noted. "The international community must respond with urgency. The situation of prisoners and the regime’s systematic use of the death penalty as a political tool of repression must be made a central condition in any negotiations or engagement with the Islamic Republic." The executions occurred as the U.S. and Israel continue to wage war against Iran. EX-CIA STATION CHIEF REVEALS HOW AGENCY EXPLOITED IRANIAN COMMUNICATION CHANNELS DURING AIRMAN RESCUE In a Sunday Truth Social post, President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iranian power infrastructure and bridges on Tuesday. He demanded that Iran open the Strait of Hormuz. WHY THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ MATTERS AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH ULTIMATUM TO IRAN "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F---in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," the president declared. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3ccf13fb569bd90852bc7 American tourists warned of arrest, jail time for taking photos, pocketing souvenirs in locale te 2026-04-06T15:10:41.079Z American tourists warned of arrest, jail time for taking photos, pocketing souvenirs in locale The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Americans who may be headed on trips to Ethiopia.  The advisory remained a "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" — warning of unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines and exit bans. Officials warned of restrictions for travelers when they enter and leave the country. AMERICANS WARNED OF POTENTIAL ATTACKS AT VACATION DESTINATION AS BORDER CROSSING EXIT FEE DOUBLES A 1,000 Ethiopian Birr, or about $7 for an entry fee, is required, with officials noting that "excess currency may be confiscated."  A $3,000 fee is required to exit the country. "When departing Ethiopia, nonresidents carrying more than the equivalent of $3,000 USD in foreign currency and residents carrying any amount of foreign currency must produce a valid bank document or foreign currency customs declaration that is less than 30 days old," the advisory indicates. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The U.S. Embassy is located in Addis Ababa. Tourists are also warned about certain items they may attempt to bring back to the U.S. "Travelers transporting ivory may be detained, imprisoned or fined and the ivory may be confiscated," the advisory says. It also notes that "souvenirs that are copies of antiques or religious artifacts require a proper receipt and may still be confiscated. "Export permits processed by the Export Section of the airport customs office are required for antiques, including religious artifacts, Ethiopian crosses, and animal skins and other wildlife parts," it adds. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Ethiopia has strict laws pertaining to photography. "It is illegal to take pictures of government buildings, military installations, police/military personnel, and key infrastructure such as roads, bridges, dams and airfields," the advisory points out. Officials say that if tourists are caught taking pictures of prohibited sites, they may be subject to fines, have photographic equipment confiscated and even face possible arrest. "As a general practice, you should avoid taking pictures of individuals without their clear consent," it also advises. Ethiopia is home to 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites — including churches, parks and ancient ruins. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Popular sites include Rock-Hewn Churches in Lalibela, which feature 11 monolithic churches carved into rock, known as a "New Jerusalem," and ruins of the ancient Aksumite Empire. The Simien National Park is full of mountain peaks, valleys and rare wildlife. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3cac63fb569bd90852ade Flagstaff STEM City announces 2026 STEMMY Award winners te 2026-04-06T15:01:26.343Z Flagstaff STEM City announces 2026 STEMMY Award winners The 2026 STEMMY Awards Ceremony was held at the Lowell Observatory on Thursday, March 19. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3cab23fb569bd90852ad5 Pranee Thai Street Food and Vegan Sushi takes over for Red Curry Vegan Kitchen in downtown Flagstaff te 2026-04-06T15:01:06.550Z Pranee Thai Street Food and Vegan Sushi takes over for Red Curry Vegan Kitchen in downtown Flagstaff Pranee Thai Street Food and Vegan Sushi Bar officially debuted in downtown Flagstaff on March 11 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3ca9e3fb569bd90852acc City of Flagstaff to host Community Social Powwow te 2026-04-06T15:00:46.160Z City of Flagstaff to host Community Social Powwow Arts and craft vendors will also be present for all three days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3c8583fb569bd90852882 Goodrow to get road upgrade  te 2026-04-06T14:51:04.426Z Goodrow to get road upgrade  Safety, new housing development drive City Council decision  The Sedona City Council took initial steps during its March 10 meeting to make basic road improvements to Goodrow Lane. Council directed the Sedona Public Works Department to add the project to the Capital Improvements Projects List for co Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3c8413fb569bd9085285d American woman missing after husband says she fell overboard, swept to sea during Bahamas boat trip: police te 2026-04-06T14:50:41.223Z American woman missing after husband says she fell overboard, swept to sea during Bahamas boat trip: police An American woman went missing in the Bahamas on Saturday after she fell overboard on a boat trip and was carried away by strong currents, according to local police. The woman was swept into the ocean on Saturday at around 7:30 p.m. during an evening boat trip with her husband from Hope Town to Elbow Cay in the Bahamas, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Authorities said the woman fell off the boat with the ignition key, causing the engine to shut off. Police said her husband lost sight of her while strong currents swept her away, adding that both people are U.S. nationals. AMERICAN WORKER SHOT, KILLED IN BAHAMAS AS SENIOR OFFICER CHARGED WITH MURDER: POLICE The man paddled to shore, reaching the Marsh Harbour Boat Yard around 4 a.m. Sunday. He alerted someone after paddling to shore, who then notified police of his wife's disappearance. MAJOR CRUISE LINE CANCELS PLANNED SAILINGS, UPENDING VACATIONS: 'DEFINITELY A DISAPPOINTMENT' The Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating the woman's disappearance along with the Royal Bahamas Defense Force and the Hope Town Fire & Rescue. Due to crime, the U.S. State Department currently says the Bahamas is under a level 2 travel advisory and urges Americans to "exercise increased caution" due to crime, beach safety, as well as jet skis and boating. The State Department said that boating in the Bahamas isn't well regulated, stating that "injuries and deaths have occurred." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3c5d53fb569bd908527ec Startup Battlefield 200 applications open: A chance for VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K te 2026-04-06T14:40:21.981Z Startup Battlefield 200 applications open: A chance for VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K Nominate your startup, or one you know that deserves the spotlight, and finish the process by applying. Selected 200 have a chance at VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K for Startup Battlefield 200. Applications close on May 27. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3c1243fb569bd90852719 How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others te 2026-04-06T14:20:20.552Z How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3bf493fb569bd908526f8 Navigator cuts leave Americans with less help to find Obamacare plans te 2026-04-06T14:12:25.681Z Navigator cuts leave Americans with less help to find Obamacare plans Kimberly Dudley, of Cincinnati, is one of the last five Affordable Care Act navigators in Ohio, helping residents find a private health care insurance plan on the public HealthCare.gov marketplace. In one of its first acts, the second Trump administration cut annual funding for the navigator program by 90%. (Photo by Anne Saker/Stateline) CINCINNATI — For four years, Kimberly Dudley has worked on the front line of the Affordable Care Act as a navigator, helping Ohioans solve the puzzle of buying private insurance on the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace. But the job is harder now, the answers scarcer. In one of its first acts, the second Trump administration cut annual funding for navigators by 90%, from $100 million to $10 million, arguing the program was wasteful. Under the ACA, better known as Obamacare, navigators help educate and enroll people — especially those living in hard-to-reach communities. They were paid through a user fee on monthly premiums. In January 2025, 50 navigators served Ohio’s 88 counties, toting their laptops to meet Ohioans at rural libraries and suburban food courts to help them search for a health care plan on the marketplace. But by the Nov. 1 start of open enrollment, the busiest time of year, only five navigators remained. Dudley, of Cincinnati, is one of them. Married with a child, she was hired in 2022 at Cincinnati’s Freestore Foodbank and found “such a joy from helping people, although it’s been hard this year.” The hotline, for example, is in Dudley’s hands now. The other navigators who worked calls were laid off. The administration did not respond to requests last week to discuss the navigator program cut. But in announcing the cuts last year, an administration statement said: “Navigators are not enrolling nearly enough people to justify the substantial amount of federal dollars previously spent on the program. This reduction will ensure funding is focused on meeting the statutory goals of the program more efficiently and effectively.” Dudley’s task got even tougher at the end of last year, when the Trump administration and Congress allowed certain pandemic-era subsidies to expire, and policy premiums rose sharply, often to more than many Ohioans can pay. She hears the stories every day on her own phone, which doubles as Ohio’s ACA hotline. People call when they are ruled ineligible for Medicaid, usually because their incomes are too high. In early March, Dudley heard from Tonya Horn, 59, of Cleveland Heights, who needed help. All her working life, said Horn, she felt lucky to have employer-paid health benefits up to her most recent job, working remotely for Empower, a Colorado financial services company, as a talent acquisition diversity program manager. But last year, her job at Empower felt less secure. Her pink slip came in January. Helping Horn, Dudley spotted a plan on HealthCare.gov that with an income-based subsidy would cost $450 a month with no deductible. But then Dudley discovered that Horn’s doctor does not accept that insurance plan. “I don’t know if this works for you,” Dudley said, “but getting insurance could involve switching doctors.” Horn sighed. “Can we keep looking?” Drop in enrollment This year, Ohio’s enrollment in the HealthCare.gov marketplace fell by 20%, the second-largest decline among the 50 states. The overall national enrollment slid 5%. Experts in Ohio said a few factors depressed enrollment. Some people aged into Medicare. Others found jobs with health benefits. But one certain force was the Dec. 31 expiration of the pandemic-era subsidies on most marketplace plans. The ACA does provide premium subsidies based on income, but the federal government began offering additional help in 2021 as temporary pandemic relief. The “enhanced” subsidies cut many people’s monthly premiums by hundreds of dollars. They also helped boost the number of people buying health coverage from the insurance marketplaces, from 11.4 million people in 2020 to 24.3 million last year. Americans who had the enhanced subsidies got warnings from their insurers about the Dec. 31 expiration. As of March 26, the number of Americans with marketplace coverage dropped by about 1.2 million compared with 2025, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Last week, a spokesperson for U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, an Ohio Republican, said that Husted proposed to extend the subsidies two more years, with new restrictions to prevent fraud in marketplace plans. Democrats rejected the idea, said Joshua Eck, Husted’s deputy chief of staff. “But had they supported the bill, or been willing to discuss it, it’s likely this problem would have been solved in December.” In Ohio, the Columbus nonprofit research group Health Policy Institute of Ohio found that of the more than 580,000 Ohioans with 2025 HealthCare.gov plans, nearly 90% used the temporary subsidies. California and at least nine other states that run their own health insurance marketplaces have used state money to help residents absorb the expiration price shock, though only New Mexico is completely filling the gap. Ohio could not dip into its budget that way because it uses the federal marketplace. In January, the Health Policy Institute of Ohio estimated that 2026 premiums for Ohio marketplace plans would surge by 114% on average. Said institute analyst Brian O’Rourke: “It’s reasonable to expect that (the enrollment drop is) because of the expiration of the subsidies.” On the statewide ACA hotline call with Horn, Kimberly Dudley said her own mother got a notice from her insurance company that her $40-a-month premium would increase to $400. “I was able to help her figure out a plan, but her premium still went up some,” Dudley said. “We’re going to find a way forward for you.” “I hope so,” Horn said. Ohio expands the ACA Ohio’s industrial base collapsed in the 1990s, and hundreds of thousands of workers lost employer-paid coverage. Young people left Ohio for work, and the insurance pool shrank as it rapidly aged. Numerous studies found Ohio’s health declining, in no small part because nearly 1.5 million Ohioans, more than 10% of the population, had zero health insurance. The ACA also allowed states to expand Medicaid to adults with incomes up to 138% of the poverty level, although some Republican-led states have refused the expansion. In Ohio, GOP Gov. John Kasich pushed the Republican-led state legislature to approve the expansion in 2013; 40 states and the District of Columbia have expanded their programs. Ohio’s participation in the federal marketplace grew until 2025, when enrollment hit a record high. How did we help people back in the day when they didn’t have coverage? – Charlotte Rudolph, UHCAN Ohio executive director The speed of the retreat in Ohio of the ACA brought swift consequences. The Columbus nonprofit group UHCAN Ohio “has been helping people since the law’s inception,” said Executive Director Charlotte Rudolph. Then last fall, “If we saw five people, maybe one enrolled. They’re making that tough decision to say, ‘I hope I don’t get sick.’” “We are now going through our archives, asking ourselves, how did we help people back in the day when they didn’t have coverage?” Further complicating Ohio’s health care horizon are Trump administration cuts to Medicaid. More than 3 million Ohioans use the health program for low-income residents. But under the broad tax and spending measure President Donald Trump signed last summer, as many as 1 in 10 of those Ohioans could be found ineligible through new work requirements and other hurdles. Horn, on the hotline phone call, said her weekly $624 unemployment payments had put her over the Medicaid threshold. Dudley nodded as she tapped on her keyboard. “I hear that a lot,” she said. What the future holds While the immediate problems are stressing the system, experts say they are anxious for what is to come in Ohio’s health care. Uninsured people often use emergency departments for primary care, straining hospitals still under pandemic duress and understaffed. Many Ohioans on Medicaid live in its rural spaces, where the safety net has long been fraying. The trade group the Ohio Hospital Association told the state legislature last year that more than 70% of the state’s rural hospitals have been running in the red for years. “My fears,” said Grace Wagner of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, “are that as these changes continue to come, decision-makers aren’t aware or prepared to respond.” Dudley and Horn spent another 30 minutes on the ACA hotline, but none of the HealthCare.gov options clicked. Finally, Horn said she would call back. “Sure, it’s a lot to think about,” Dudley said, and ended the call. Then she sat looking at her laptop screen full of HealthCare.gov. She doesn’t like to leave a puzzle unsolved for someone who came to her for help. “I love what I do. Being able to do this work is fantastic, even in the midst of all this stuff happening,” she said. “But there are times when I feel a little overwhelmed.” This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3bf343fb569bd908526d8 Chelsea Handler rips marriage as ‘outdated,’ says she prioritizes freedom te 2026-04-06T14:12:04.351Z Chelsea Handler rips marriage as ‘outdated,’ says she prioritizes freedom Chelsea Handler is opening up about her philosophy on men and dating. During a recent appearance on the "Angie Martinez IRL Podcast," the 51-year-old comedian discussed her views on relationships, marriage and men in general, telling the host that she is "not out seeking men," noting, "that is not my agenda in life." "I'm here for women and I'm here for myself," she said. "I've never been very thirsty for a man or a partner. You've got to really kind of get my attention for me to pay attention in a serious way because otherwise it's a bunch of casual encounters. You know what I mean? I like that. I like traveling a lot. I like hooking up with guys. I don't like to get too serious. I don't want someone in my space all the time. I just am not interested in that." When it comes to whether she believes in growing old with someone, Handler said, "I mean yeah sure," but then pointed out that "there's 8 million of us" on Earth, and rather than think of yourself as alone when not in a relationship, "you have to think of yourself as like 'I'm free. I'm free now to make every decision I want for myself." CANDACE CAMERON BURE SAYS ‘MEN ARE SCARED TO TALK TO WOMEN’ IN TODAY’S MODERN DATING WORLD Freedom is a big deal for the former talk show host, who went on to say that "my whole vibe is about freedom." "I love the the idea that I don't have to check in with anybody about anything I do," she said about being single. "I don't have to consider or consult with anyone. If I want to get on a plane and go to Paris, which I will do on in a moment's notice, I will go to Majorca for a month and f--- off by myself. You know what I mean? I'll do all of that stuff." Handler is currently in a relationship with a younger man whom she refers to as "Cowboy," who she met when he lent her $1,000 after she sat next to him at a blackjack table in Las Vegas. They later clicked when he joined her on a trip to Antarctica, and the rest is history. Despite hitting it off with her new beau, she still claims marriage is "not something I attain to do," calling it an "outdated" tradition and "a really silly idea." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "But since I've bemoaned marriage my whole entire public life, it would be really hypocritical for me to get married, which means I'll probably do it," she said. "At some point I might just go, okay, f--- it. I'm 50 years old, so I might as well just go get married. What could go wrong at this point? But I don't care about marriage. I don't care about that. I feel like that's a very patriarchal thing anyway. You're kind of like property a little bit." The former "Chelsea Lately" host has been in a few public relationships in the past, most recently with fellow comedian, Jo Koy, whom she dated for just under one year. Handler announced their breakup in July 2022, saying that being loved by Koy "has been one of the greatest gifts of my life," and that he had a hand in renewing her "faith in men, in love, [and] in being 100% who I am." She further discussed the reason behind their breakup during an episode of "Now What?" in December 2022, telling Brooke Shields that she thought she found "the person [I'd] spend my life with," and even considered marriage, but that "towards the end of the relationship, it just became clear that this was not my person." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "There were just some behaviors that we couldn't agree on… It felt to me like I would have to abandon myself, which maybe I would have been OK to do if I were 20 or 25, but I wasn't willing to do that. No matter how much I loved this person — and I loved him so much — I was not going to abandon myself," Handler continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3bf203fb569bd908526c6 Pro wrestling star Trevor Lee signs MLW deal, talks goals with company te 2026-04-06T14:11:44.616Z Pro wrestling star Trevor Lee signs MLW deal, talks goals with company Pro wrestling star Trevor Lee signed a deal with Major League Wrestling (MLW) and will continue performing with the company as the Southern Crown champion. Lee, who wrestled in WWE as Cameron Grimes, returned to MLW for sporadic appearances after he was released. He faced off against Mistico at MLW Eric Bischoff’s One Shot, appeared at Battle Riot VIII in January and a handful of Fusion tapings. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He won the MLW Southern Crown Championship in a Bunkhouse Stampede match against Andrew Everett, Beastman, Diego Hill, Festus, Ikuro Kwon, Jesus Rodriguez, Josh Bishop, Matthew Justice and Paul Walter Hauser. "I’m just excited to be able to really kind of do anything," Lee told Fox News Digital. "You know, these past couple of years, I’ve been kind of waiting on a good opportunity and I feel like MLW is kind of presenting that opportunity. I really liked the ability to be able to work with CMLL (Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre), to be able to work with New Japan. "So, it’s really cool to see what’s going to come out of this." Lee is among former WWE wrestlers who have joined MLW over the last few years. Matt Riddle, Killer Kross, Scarlett Bordeaux, Shotzi Blackheart, Donovan Dijak, Bishop Dyer, Austin Aries, Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson, Priscilla Kelly and several others have all competed in WWE at one point or another. PRO WRESTLING STARS KILLER KROSS, SCARLETT BORDEAUX TALK 'VERY SIMPLE DECISION' TO WORK IN MLW AGAIN It also helps that MLW founder Court Bauer has a WWE background as well. "I think what really entices me to want to work with MLW is that they do have a great production," Lee explained. "When you watch the product, it looks good. The crowds are big, the crowds are loud. That’s really kind of all you’re asking for, especially when you kind of take a step down. "MLW isn’t WWE, but they’re not an indie either. They’re right there. So, it’s nice to be able to be at a place that can represent you well, show you well, and also give you a good batch of talent to work with as well with so many different companies that can come through there." Lee, 32, said he wanted to keep showing the pro wrestling world that he can still perform at a high level. "I just want to be able to show that I’m more than just like a comedy promo act. I can have these elite tier matches and that’s really what my goal is with MLW – to see how far we can go," he said. He said he hoped to be able to square up with Aries, Riddle, Dijak as well as CMLL and New Japan competitors. 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/69d3bef93fb569bd908526ba Republicans Unveil a $342 Million Battle Plan to Keep the Senate te 2026-04-06T14:11:05.074Z Republicans Unveil a $342 Million Battle Plan to Keep the Senate The main super PAC for Senate Republicans is focusing on eight states, and plans to spend big money to defend G.O.P.-held seats in Alaska, Iowa and Ohio. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3bee53fb569bd908526b1 Supreme Court Clears the Way for Dismissal of Bannon Conviction te 2026-04-06T14:10:45.309Z Supreme Court Clears the Way for Dismissal of Bannon Conviction Stephen K. Bannon, a former close aide to President Trump, was convicted for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the investigation into the Jan. 6 attack. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3becc3fb569bd908526a0 Ticket savings of up to $500 this week for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 te 2026-04-06T14:10:20.648Z Ticket savings of up to $500 this week for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Starting today, you have 5 days to save nearly $500 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. This offer disappears Friday, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here to secure these low rates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3ba453fb569bd908525dd Rescue expert says most dangerous moment comes after ‘jackpot’ call in recovery behind enemy lines te 2026-04-06T13:51:01.060Z Rescue expert says most dangerous moment comes after ‘jackpot’ call in recovery behind enemy lines The most dangerous moment in a high-stakes rescue mission often comes after the objective is secured, a veteran operator told Fox News on Monday, reacting after U.S. forces recovered a missing airman behind enemy lines in Iran. "Very often when these operations happen... we get our objective [and] over the radio, we say 'jackpot'... and very often in the command center when that happens, everyone starts high-fiving each other because that means that you got the target, you got to [the] objective ...," Grey Bull Rescue founder and Chairman Bryan Stern told "Fox & Friends First." But for the team on the ground, that moment marks the beginning of the most difficult phase in the rescue. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP BRIEFED ON DOWNED F-15 FIGHTER JET IN IRAN "If I'm calling 'jackpot' on the radio, that means that my team and I are still behind enemy lines. We just happen to now have our package with us. Getting home is often the harder part," Stern explained. He continued, "My blood pressure always spikes as soon as we call a 'jackpot'... because I know everyone's very excited and not paying attention. I've got to get the team… back on track to remind them we still have to get home." US PILOT RESCUED FROM DOWNED F-15E FIGHTER JET IN IRAN, SEARCH FOR SECOND CREW MEMBER ONGOING Stern's remarks come after forces rescued a missing U.S. weapons systems officer from a downed F-15E in Iran following a multi-day search inside enemy territory as Iranian forces simultaneously searched the area. The pilot, who also ejected from the jet in Khuzestan province, was rescued Friday morning. President Donald Trump touted the recovery mission as an "Easter miracle." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3ba313fb569bd908525d4 WNBA champ Natasha Cloud takes issue with Trump's Iran message on Easter te 2026-04-06T13:50:41.395Z WNBA champ Natasha Cloud takes issue with Trump's Iran message on Easter WNBA champion Natasha Cloud criticized President Donald Trump on Sunday after he fired off a strong message toward Iran on Easter morning. Cloud teed off on Trump in messages posted on Threads. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "A sitting president who claims to be ‘a God fearing man’ to be tweeting on Easter Sunday that he will bomb Iran’s infrastructure IS NOT A MAN OF CHRIST," the New York Liberty guard wrote. "A reminder that yes Jesus died for our sins, but He was murdered by….the governing Authority. He did not follow THEIR law, because THEIR law is not God’s law. A part we TOO often just pass over." Cloud then wrote about how terrorism is defined in the U.S. "In the United States, terrorism is defined by federal law as: "The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives," she added. LIVE UPDATES: TRUMP WARNS IRAN HE MAY STRIKE 'EVERY POWER PLANT' AS DEADLINE TO REOPEN HORMUZ NEARS Cloud had previously called out the Trump administration’s use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and, nearly three years ago, got into a feud with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom after she called the U.S. "trash" before the Fourth of July holiday. On Sunday, Trump warned Iran that U.S. military forces could attack power plants and bridges in Iran if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t opened. "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F----n’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," he wrote on Truth Social. Trump is expected to deliver an update on the U.S. military operation in Iran on Monday. He has said the war with Iran is "nearing completion," but a looming deadline could determine whether the conflict is actually ending — or about to escalate. Fox News’ Morgan Phillips contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3b5813fb569bd90852523 Amazon job text scam warning signs te 2026-04-06T13:30:41.974Z Amazon job text scam warning signs You get a text message. It says Amazon is hiring. The pay sounds great. The work is easy. It feels like a lucky break. Then you read it again. That is when things start to feel off, and you realize it could be a scam. Let's break down the exact text message scammers are sending and call out every red flag so you know what to watch for next time. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join.   YOUTUBE JOB SCAM TEXT: HOW TO SPOT IT FAST   Here is what stands out right away in this message. The message opens with "Hi" and does not include your name. Legitimate recruiters usually personalize outreach, especially for a job opportunity. A generic greeting suggests this message was sent to many people at once. The message shows up out of nowhere, which should immediately raise concern. In this case, there was no application submitted and no prior contact with a recruiter. Because of that, the outreach feels unexpected and unverified. Legitimate companies do not randomly text people with job offers, especially without any previous interaction. The message comes from a random Hotmail email address, not an official Amazon domain. Real recruiters from Amazon use corporate email accounts tied to Amazon. They do not text you from a generic email or personal number. That alone should stop you in your tracks. The role description sounds broad and generic. "Supporting Amazon sellers" and "online tasks" could mean anything. There are no clear responsibilities, no team, no department. Scammers keep things vague on purpose. It helps them reach more people. The message promises $100 to $600 per day for about an hour of work. That is not how legitimate jobs work. When you see high pay for very little effort, that is often bait designed to pull you in fast. It mentions a base pay of $1,000 for every four working days. That conflicts with the daily rate listed earlier. Inconsistent details are a common scam signal. Real job offers are clear and consistent. The message asks you to text "Interested" to a phone number instead of applying through a formal process. There is no application, no interview and no verification. Because of that, the urgency is intentional and designed to get a fast response before you have time to think it through. The message tells you to text a number like +14482009251. At first glance, it may look like a U.S. number because of the +1 country code. But scammers often use internet-based numbers that can be routed from anywhere. Legitimate recruiters rarely ask you to move a job conversation to a random phone number. If the number feels off, trust that instinct.  It says, "If you are 25 or older." That is not a standard hiring requirement for most roles. Random restrictions like this are another sign that something is off. There is no mention of: Legitimate companies follow structured hiring steps. They do not skip straight to texting. SSA IMPERSONATION SCAMS ARE GETTING MORE PERSONAL   These messages hit a sweet spot for many people. They promise flexible work while also offering remote roles and quick income. As a result, that combination is hard to ignore, especially if you are job hunting. Because of this, scammers design messages that feel like an opportunity rather than a risk. You are likely to see more messages like this. Job scams have moved from email to text because people respond faster on their phones. That means you need to slow down and question anything that feels too easy or too good. A real opportunity will still be there tomorrow. A scam depends on speed. We reached out to Amazon about this text message scam, and a spokesperson told us: "Scammers that attempt to impersonate Amazon put consumers at risk. We will continue to invest in protecting consumers and educating the public on scam avoidance. We encourage consumers to report suspected scams to us so that we can protect their accounts and refer bad actors to law enforcement to help keep consumers safe." Start with a quick gut check. Then take these steps.  Go to the official website of Amazon and check their careers page. If the job is real, it will be listed there.  Instead, ignore the message completely. Do not text back, click any links or call the number. Even a quick reply can confirm your number is active, which may lead to more scam attempts. Scammers often find your number through data broker websites that collect and sell personal information. Using a trusted data removal service can help reduce your exposure by removing your information from hundreds of these sites and lowering the chances of being targeted. 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 If a scam message leads you to a link, your device could be exposed. Strong antivirus software helps block malicious downloads before they cause harm. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com High pay for minimal work is one of the biggest warning signs. If it sounds easy, assume there is a catch. TECH GIANTS UNITE TO FIGHT ONLINE SCAMS   Look at the email or phone number. If it is not tied to the company, treat it as suspicious. Never share sensitive details like your Social Security number, banking information or ID through text. Real employers use secure systems, not text messages.  After you spot the red flags, delete the message right away. In addition, use your phone's "Report Spam" option to flag it. This helps your carrier and messaging apps identify similar scams and block them for others. lso, Amazon recommends visiting its help pages to find additional information on how to identify scams and report them at amazon.com/ReportAScam. At first, the message looks polished. It uses a name and references a well-known company while laying out pay and benefits. However, once you slow down, the problems become clear. For example, the greeting is generic, and you never applied. In addition, the sender does not match the company, and the phone number feels off. On top of that, the pay is unrealistic, and the hiring process is missing entirely. This is how most scams work. They depend on speed instead of accuracy. Have you ever received a job text like this, and what tipped you off that it was a scam? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3b3583fb569bd9085249e Driving Habits May Cost More Than You Think: Data-Backed Driving Techniques to Reduce Fuel Costs and Vehicle Wear te 2026-04-06T13:21:28.191Z Driving Habits May Cost More Than You Think: Data-Backed Driving Techniques to Reduce Fuel Costs and Vehicle Wear Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3b3443fb569bd90852495 Driving Habits May Cost More Than You Think: Data-Backed Driving Techniques to Reduce Fuel Costs and Vehicle Wear te 2026-04-06T13:21:08.547Z Driving Habits May Cost More Than You Think: Data-Backed Driving Techniques to Reduce Fuel Costs and Vehicle Wear Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3b32b3fb569bd90852455 NBC’s Savannah Guthrie tells fans, ‘We feel your prayers,’ during emotional moment as mother remains missing te 2026-04-06T13:20:43.465Z NBC’s Savannah Guthrie tells fans, ‘We feel your prayers,’ during emotional moment as mother remains missing NBC’s Savannah Guthrie largely kept the focus on the news during her highly anticipated return to "Today" on Monday after a two-month absence as the search for her missing mother continues.  Guthrie was poised during her return, which came 64 days after her mother, Nancy, went missing from her Arizona home. At 8:30 a.m. ET, 90 minutes into her return, Guthrie went outside to join the crowd gathered in the plaza outside the show’s Rockefeller Center studio. "These signs are so beautiful. You guys have been so beautiful, I received so many letters, so much kindness, and my whole family, we feel it, we feel your prayers. Thank you so much," Guthrie said as she teared up.  Guthrie then acknowledged a fan wearing a shirt that said, "Welcome home Savannah," and took selfies with members of the crowd. She never mentioned her mother by name during the show.  SAVANNAH GUTHRIE RETURNS TO NBC’S ‘TODAY,’ SAYS IT'S 'GOOD TO BE HOME' AS SEARCH FOR MOTHER CONTINUES Nancy Guthrie went missing on Feb. 1, prompting her daughter to step away from NBC's flagship morning show. The nationwide search for her mother has made national headlines but so far elicited few clues about her whereabouts or fate. Guthrie treated her return like business as usual at the opening, teasing stories on the war with Iran, President Donald Trump’s Easter morning social media post, rising gas prices and the Artemis II mission to space. "Good morning, welcome to ‘Today’ on this Monday morning. We are so glad you started your week with us, and it is good to be home," Guthrie told viewers to kick off the program. SAVANNAH GUTHRIE BREAKS DOWN OVER POSSIBILITY HER MOM WAS TARGETED BECAUSE OF HER FAME, APOLOGIZES TO FAMILY "Here we go, ready or not, let’s do the news," she added, alongside co-anchor Craig Melvin. Once Guthrie said she was happy to be home," NBC’s morning show did the news as usual until the 7:30 am ET hour kicked off and Guthrie noted the "love" from fans.  "Some beautiful signs out there," Guthrie said.  "I’m excited to see them, give them all a hug," she continued, teasing her eventual trip outside. "I’ve been really feeling the love so much."  SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S EASTER MESSAGE REVEALS ANGUISH AS MOM MISSING 63 DAYS Nancy Guthrie is believed to have been taken from her home against her will and was last seen when her son-in-law dropped her off at home around 10 p.m. the night before she went missing. Investigators and the family have repeatedly appealed to the public for help. There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million in connection with the case — a million of it from the Guthrie family for their mother's recovery. The family has asked anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3b0d03fb569bd90852404 Spain’s Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI te 2026-04-06T13:10:40.335Z Spain’s Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI The company is also announcing a deal with L3Harris to build the sensors for Xoople's spacecraft. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3b0bc3fb569bd908523fb Convicted spyware maker Bryan Fleming avoids jail at sentencing te 2026-04-06T13:10:20.361Z Convicted spyware maker Bryan Fleming avoids jail at sentencing The pcTattletale founder escapes a custodial sentence following the first successful prosecution of a spyware maker in the U.S. for over a decade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3ae813fb569bd908523c1 Newsom's California rail project now expected to cost $126B, official admits, with still no tracks laid te 2026-04-06T13:00:49.897Z Newsom's California rail project now expected to cost $126B, official admits, with still no tracks laid California's delayed, over-budget high-speed train from Los Angeles to San Francisco is running fast only in one direction: Rising costs to even get rolling, which are now estimated to be $126 billion. "Today, we estimate with the right optimization just over $125 billion," California High Speed Rail Authority board member Anthony Williams told CBS's "60 Minutes" on Sunday. "I think $126 billion is the current estimate for that." That is nearly four times the $33 billion price tag presented to voters in 2008, making the long-delayed project a black eye for Democrat-run California, derided as the latest political example of "waste" in deep-blue America and a "train to nowhere." "We’re now in 2026: There are no trains; there’s no track laid; it was a complete bait and switch," Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., told "60 Minutes," saying the project "needs to stop." NEWSOM TOUTS CALIFORNIA’S NUMEROUS LEGAL FIGHTS WITH TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IN FINAL STATE OF THE STATE "The California High-Speed Rail nightmare is the probably quintessential example of government waste and mismanagement." California’s long-troubled high-speed rail project is facing renewed scrutiny after state Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin acknowledged that many of its critics have a point. "There were mistakes made," Omishakin told CBS. "Some of the criticism on this project I think are very fair." TRUMP ADMIN UNCOVERS 'STAGGERING' $8.6 BILLION IN SUSPECTED CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS FRAUD "I don't think the voters fully understood and neither did we in the public sector what it was going to take to actually get this project delivered," Omishakin added. Taking aim at California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom, President Donald Trump called California's project "the worst cost overrun, I've ever seen," a statement he he has in the past reserved for Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell's Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C. "This administration is working to usher in a Golden Age of Transportation," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS in a statement. "That vision includes high speed rail and we're exploring opportunities to efficiently build that infrastructure in America. NEWSOM’S FAILED LEADERSHIP HAS LET CALIFORNIA BECOME A LAND OF FRAUD AND SCAMS "What this administration won't stand for is boondoggle projects like Newsom's Train to Nowhere that wasted billions in taxpayer dollars yet delivered nothing to the American people," Duffy said. "Under President Trump, America is building again. We defunded Newsom's disaster and created the first Trump Infrastructure Dividend. Those dollars will now actually fund critical projects that enhance safety on rail networks across America." Newsom himself cast doubt on the full San Francisco-to-Los Angeles plan in 2019, and the project now faces a funding gap of roughly $90 billion. "For $10 billion, Elon Musk put 300 rockets in orbit; for $11 billion, the state of California has built 1,600 feet of elevated rail with no rail," Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar said in 2024. State officials say they remain confident more money can be found to dump into the project, but for now California’s high-speed rail stands as a costly symbol of ambition, delay, and deep public skepticism. 'THE DAILY SHOW' ROASTS GAVIN NEWSOM ON HOMELESSNESS, HIGH-SPEED RAIL IN SATIRICAL 'LEADING MAN' VIDEO "The ultimate 494 miles of building this out without the federal government's help will be challenging: There's no doubt about that," Omishakin said. Nearly two decades since the start of the project, no track has been laid, and the only major visible progress is on a Central Valley segment between Bakersfield and Merced, according to the report. The project’s earliest projected opening is now 2033, far later than originally promised. Critics, including Bakersfield's Fong, a member of the House Transportation Committee. CALIFORNIA IS BROKE, BUT IT’S NOT TOO LATE FOR THE REST OF US "The business plan that was put out in 2008 was very theoretical," Fong said. "You know, 'This is what we think is gonna happen.' "And it became very clear that they didn't have the specifics worked out." Fong has sought oversight and accountability on the waste, including 597 change orders that have cost more than $2.3 billion alone as of November 2025, which is nearly 7% of the initial $33 billion project estimate. "Taxpayers deserve full transparency and accountability," Fong wrote in a statement in February. "The high-speed rail nightmare is a glaring example of structural mismanagement. "Reckless, repeated contract amendments have squandered resources and precious tax dollars. Hardworking California taxpayers cannot afford to let this continue. This project should be canceled before even more money and time are wasted." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3a7723fb569bd908522de 'Credible intelligence' reveals North Korea's successor to Kim Jong Un, South Korea says te 2026-04-06T12:30:42.026Z 'Credible intelligence' reveals North Korea's successor to Kim Jong Un, South Korea says South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) thinks that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter has been lined up to be her father's eventual successor, lawmakers noted on Monday, according to Reuters. The NIS indicated to lawmakers that its analysis stems from what it characterized as "credible intelligence" that it had gathered, Reuters reported, citing briefings by ruling and opposition party members following a closed-door parliamentary meeting. Video footage posted last month showed Kim and his daughter on a tank. KIM JONG UN APPEARS WITH TEENAGE DAUGHTER AT LIVE-FIRE ROCKET TEST IN NORTH KOREA The South Korean agency indicated that the scene of the girl driving a tank was meant to emphasize her supposed military aptitude and counter doubts concerning a female successor, lawmakers noted, according to the outlet. North Korean state-run media KCNA published photos of the North Korean leader and his daughter with a tank last month, following prior images of the girl utilizing firearms, Reuters reported. The daughter is thought to be about 13 years old and named Ju Ae. IRAN'S WAR AGAINST THE US AND ISRAEL IS BEING FUELED BY NORTH KOREAN WEAPONS, EXPERT WARNS The outlet reported that ruling Democratic Party lawmaker Park Sun-won indicated that the scenes are meant to pay "homage" to the North Korean leader's military appearances years ago when he was being set up to succeed his father as regime leader. ​Korea Institute for National Unification analyst Hong Min said the tank scene is not enough to determine that she has been established as her father's successor, pointing out that she appeared with her father rather than independently, unlike her father's independent military appearances as he was being groomed to take the helm. NORTH KOREA TESTS SOLID-FUEL MISSILE ENGINE AS KIM BOOSTS THREAT TO US MAINLAND North Korea is one of the world's only nuclear-armed nations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3a2c23fb569bd90852250 America's cult-favorite mineral water vanishes from shelves as demand explodes te 2026-04-06T12:10:42.509Z America's cult-favorite mineral water vanishes from shelves as demand explodes A high-profile shortage of one of the hottest mineral water brands — combined with surging demand — is reshaping the beverage aisle. Topo Chico, the cult-favorite sparkling mineral water owned by Coca-Cola, has been largely unavailable nationwide since February as the company upgrades facilities at its source in Mexico, with supply not expected to return until late 2026. The disruption has left some shelves empty, with consumers turning to alternatives as other brands step in to fill the gap.  HEAVY SODA TREND FLOWS THROUGH US AS SUPER SWEET FOUNTAIN DRINKS SPARK BUZZ ONLINE Demand for mineral water has been rising for years, and recent shortages are accelerating that trend, Forbes reported. Unlike seltzer, which is typically made by adding carbonation to purified water and can be produced almost anywhere, mineral water must come from specific natural sources, making it harder to scale production when demand surges. This distinction helps set mineral water apart from seltzer. It contains naturally occurring electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium and potassium, giving it a more complex taste, a slightly salty edge and stronger, longer-lasting carbonation. As people cut back on alcohol, mineral water is increasingly filling a role once occupied by wine and other alcoholic drinks, according to Ben Tannenbaum, an alcohol industry analyst in New York and vice president of partnerships at LineLeap, a nightlife technology platform. "Mineral water is filling a slot that wine used to own — a drink that signals you're paying attention without requiring explanation," Tannenbaum told Fox News Digital.  'BLOODBATH' HITS WINE COUNTRY AS MILLENNIALS AND BOOMERS ABANDON ALCOHOL "The bottle matters. A Topo Chico or San Pellegrino on the table communicates something that tap water, or even a generic seltzer, can't." He added that branding tied to origin — similar to wine's "terroir" — is resonating with consumers.  "People are ordering a place, not just a drink," Tannenbaum said. That positioning may help explain why premium bottled water has become a growing category, as Fox News Digital previously reported. For years, flavored seltzers dominated the sparkling water boom as healthier, low-calorie alternatives to soda and alcohol.  WITH AMERICANS 'ZEBRA STRIPING' INSTEAD OF QUITTING DRINKING, MICHELOB ULTRA ZERO IS CASHING IN But the category is now shifting toward simpler, more "ingredient-forward" options tied to natural sources. Cocktail writer and educator Camper English said growing interest in hydration, along with confusion about water quality, is also fueling demand. "People are bombarded with messaging about the need to hydrate and drink lots of water, and always carry water with them to work and the gym and everywhere else — often in huge fancy insulated water bottles," English, based in San Francisco, told Fox News Digital. He added that consumers are becoming more aware that even unflavored water can have distinct taste profiles, which he highlights in water-tasting classes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "There is a lot of pressure to know more about the 'right' water to drink," he said. "That may mean the safest or trendiest or supposedly healthiest." He also said the shift away from alcohol is creating more opportunity for premium water. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Topo Chico's rapid growth in the U.S. following Coca-Cola's 2017 acquisition has helped drive demand, potentially adding pressure on supply. Coca-Cola said in a statement to Fox News Digital that updates to facilities at the water source and production sites in Mexico are tied to the company's priorities of safety and quality. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We aim to have Topo Chico Mineral Water back later this year," the company said.  The company added that the change only involves Topo Chico Mineral Water, and that other Topo Chico drinks remain available in the U.S. Even after the brand returns to shelves, analysts say the shift toward mineral water is likely to persist. "The consumers driving this trend aren't making trade-offs," Tannenbaum said. "They're not switching to tap because Topo Chico is out of stock. They're looking for the next bottle that signals the same thing." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3a06a3fb569bd90852204 BYU women's basketball star explains religious reason why team didn't practice before tourney win te 2026-04-06T12:00:42.694Z BYU women's basketball star explains religious reason why team didn't practice before tourney win The BYU Cougars women’s basketball team was on the outside looking into the NCAA Tournament this season despite going 26-12 under head coach Lee Cummard. The Cougars played well enough to earn an invitation to the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament, where the team was able to knock out the Kansas Jayhawks last week before losing to the Columbia Lions on Wednesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM BYU drew attention for an interesting and faith-based, decision ahead of their 70-67 win over Kansas. The team didn’t practice because it was a Sunday. Delaney Gibb, who led the team in scoring, explained it was for religious reasons that the team doesn’t practice on Sundays. "When you look at it from a perspective of our team and our culture we’ve built and the faith that we have it’s a day that we get to have a different perspective on life," Gibb said, via the school’s website. "There’s things that are bigger than basketball and Jesus Christ and having faith in Him is something that’s bigger than basketball." SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM POSTS 'JESUS IS KING' MESSAGE AS WNBA NEGOTIATIONS HEAT UP AHEAD OF CBA DEADLINE Gibb scored 12 points in the three-point victory. Sydney Benally added 15. The sophomore’s remarks went viral during the week. Unfortunately, for the Cougars, BYU lost to the Lions in their next game. Gibb is likely to return for her junior season. She was named to the All-Big 12 Conference First Team after being named the 2025 Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year. During the 2025-26 season, Gibb averaged a team-leading 18.3 points per game. She also averaged 5.1 rebounds. 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/69d399613fb569bd9085211f Ceasefire proposal could reopen key oil route amid US-Iran tensions and more top headlines te 2026-04-06T11:30:41.129Z Ceasefire proposal could reopen key oil route amid US-Iran tensions and more top headlines 1. Ceasefire proposal could reopen key oil route amid US-Iran tensions 2. Artemis II crew to pass far side of the moon, traveling further than any human 3. GOP races to pass ICE, Border Patrol funding bill as priorities pile up, divisions emerge CAMPAIGN BOOST — President Trump endorses former Fox News host Steve Hilton for California governor. Continue reading … HEAVENLY VIEW — Artemis II astronaut marvels at 'beauty of creation' in Easter message. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d397313fb569bd908520d5 Behind 'No Kings' St. Paul protest: $250K production machine equal to a Def Leppard concert te 2026-04-06T11:21:21.511Z Behind 'No Kings' St. Paul protest: $250K production machine equal to a Def Leppard concert When anti-Trump protesters took to the streets across the country in late March for rallies branded as "No Kings," CNN reported that anti-Trump protests had "popped up" nationwide, including at the Minnesota State Capitol. But a Fox News Digital investigation reveals that nine vendors were paid an estimated $250,000 to build a professionally-sophisticated protest infrastructure behind the "flagship" event held in St. Paul, and a former Obama and Biden administration political and communications strategist, Roger Fisk, took credit for being the "Senior Advisor to the #NoKings flagship event," fine-tuning the "art and science" of throwing the protest, along with two other "No Kings" protests last year. The machine behind the protest included deploying about 30 semi-trucks to deliver concert-level equipment, a massive mobile stage, nearly a mile of heavy-duty feeder cable used to distribute electricity throughout the rally site, scores of porta-toilets and folding chairs, eight jumbo screens, high-speed internet and bike-rack barriers to keep the crowds away from the stage, filled with bold-faced celebrities including rock star Bruce Springsteen, actress Jane Fonda and singer Joan Baez.  The operation amounted to a massive buildout that resembled the setup for an outdoor music festival or Def Leppard concert, according to the event's vendors, most of whom requested anonymity. The logistical details behind the event illustrate how modern protests increasingly resemble professionally produced public events rather than spontaneous grassroots demonstrations. The investigation reveals a rare behind-the-scenes view of the infrastructure, funding and logistics that power the modern day protest industry, details organizers rarely disclose. 500 GROUPS WITH $3B IN REVENUES ARE BEHIND THE #NOKINGS PROTESTS AND COMMUNIST CALL FOR 'REVOLUTION' As Fox News Digital previously reported, about 500 organizations with an estimated $3 billion in annual revenues sponsored, endorsed and participated in the nationwide protest. The network includes stalwart Democratic nonprofits including Indivisible, MoveOn and the ACLU, which have received millions of dollars over the years from billionaire George Soros and his Open Society philanthropies. Another network tied to the protests includes pro-communist groups, like the People's Forum, CodePink, the ANSWER Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, backed by American-born tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, promoting messaging aligned with the Chinese Communist Party, President Xi Jinping and the People’s Republic of China. Notably, anti-American rhetoric from China labeling the United States as "fascist," "rogue," and "autocratic" has been parroted by these groups and surfaced as a recurring theme in the St. Paul protest, where communist and socialist organizations flew the flags of Iran, Venezuela and Cuba. Singham didn't respond to a request for comment. POWER COUPLE OF CHAOS: HOW A TYCOON AND ACTIVIST BUILT A 'REVOLUTIONARY BASE' AT THE HOUSE OF SINGHAM It's understood that Indivisible footed most of the bill for the St. Paul protest, sources said. Nancy Snow, author of the book, "Propaganda and Persuasion," told Fox News Digital that it's important to follow the money on all aspects of political communication, including protests. "We are in an age of cognitive warfare, in which there is a competition to shape how people think, and it's always important to follow the money because it tells you who is setting the agenda and amplifying the message," she said. "Following the money doesn’t automatically invalidate the grievances of citizens who show up for a protest. Both things can be true at once." About 24 hours before demonstrators arrived with signs calling the U.S. a "fascist" nation, a different scene unfolded on the Capitol grounds, with semi-trucks loaded with equipment rolling into the State Capitol. 'NO KINGS' CALLS ITSELF LEADERLESS, BUT ITS OWN INTERNAL DOCUMENTS TELL A VERY DIFFERENT STORY "You need a platform for people to stand on and a way for people to be seen and heard in order to reach everybody," Matt Svobodny, a production manager with Slamhammer Sound & Roadcase Co., a live-event production company based in nearby St. Louis Park, Minn., told Fox News Digital.  "And, in order to do that, you need professionals that know what they're doing and are going to do it also safe for all the people…," he said. "So you can't just have people with good intentions and no idea what they're doing." A longtime professional, Svobodny provided a rare warehouse tour of the elements required to make the protest happen. Svobodny said crews began physical setup around 8 a.m. Friday and continued working until after midnight, returning in early morning. Along with the mobile concert stage and cable, the system they assembled included about 100 speakers and extensive lighting equipment. Three vendors supplied eight large video screens across the Capitol grounds so people far from the stage at the far end near Martin Luther King Boulevard could see the speakers. Additional delay speakers were positioned farther back from the stage so that speeches would remain synchronized across the large audience area, he said. For security reasons, the stage was partially fitted with ballistic bullet-resistant glass to protect the speakers. "It has all the elements and infrastructure of a music festival," Svobodny said. Permit records, obtained by Fox News Digital, identify the organizing entity for the event as the "No Kings Coalition and Indivisible Twin Cities." Indivisible is the brand name for several powerful Democratic groups: Indivisible Action, a political action committee; Indivisible Project, a 501(c)(4) with $10.4 million in revenues; and Indivisible Action, a 501(c)(3) with $5.2 million in revenues. The permit application listed a local leader, Kris Ragozzino, as the applicant and described the rally as a program including "speakers, artists and musicians." The production itself relied on a network of specialized vendors, each responsible for a different component of the rally’s infrastructure.  The estimated total for the logistical expenses was $250,000, sources said. Svobodny said he worked mostly with Ragozzino and Roger Fisk, a former advance man for presidential trips in the Obama and Biden administrations. In a post on LinkedIn after the protest, Fisk described himself as a "Senior Advisor to the #NoKings flagship event."  In the post, Fisk recalled the "complexity" of organizing the event, noting, "Add to that satellite trucks, cable runs, ballistic glass, road closures, most of the bike rack [sic] in North America, risk monitoring and threat analysis, bridge construction, Springsteen, a kaleidoscope of law enforcement, and staffs of elected officials, security details, and other celebrities that require specific care and respect. The final week was 4 am to 9-10-11 pm…" Fisk added that "we have learned so much together in developing the art and science of these massive pro-democracy public engagements." Ragozzino, Fisk and Indivisible co-founders Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg didn't respond to requests for comment. Fisk bluntly acknowledged the protests were staged for the cameras for maximum media coverage, which public relations officials call "earned media," a buzzword for free press coverage. "Earned media is my main metric," Fisk wrote, "and our content reached between a quarter and a half billion impressions in the 24 hours after the events, with our flagship event leading the way." In his LinkedIn profile, Fisk writes that he worked this past year as a consultant to  Indivisible and its three earlier "No Kings" protests, saying he "developed thematic strategies and program frameworks for Indivisible’s three pro-democracy mobilizations, engaging 15 million people across every state and 22 countries coordinating messaging across messaging networks." He didn't disclose how much he had been paid. COMMUNISTS, DEMOCRATS USE #NOKINGS RALLY TO CALL FOR MAY DAY STRIKE: ‘SHUT IT DOWN’ Snow, the former director of the New Hampshire chapter of Common Cause, a progressive group, said that "sunshine is the best disinfectant" and encourages organizations to be more transparent about the obvious logistical heavy-lifting it takes to throw a protest. In his company's warehouse, as crews cleaned the stage, Svobodny considered the event a success, in part because the vendors went unnoticed by the media. "Hopefully, most people didn’t even think about us," he said.  "I mean, in some ways, kind of, the goal of us or myself is to, like, not even be noticed." Hannah Brennan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3971d3fb569bd908520c8 IDF confirms IRGC intel chief killed; Quds Force commander also eliminated in strike te 2026-04-06T11:21:01.559Z IDF confirms IRGC intel chief killed; Quds Force commander also eliminated in strike Israel announced that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' intelligence chief Brig. Gen. Majid Khademi was killed in a precision strike, with an Israeli official noting that Quds Force’s special operations commander Asghar Bagheri was eliminated at the same time. In a statement posted on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Khademi's killing, accusing him of helping advance terrorist attacks abroad and overseeing surveillance of Iranian civilians as part of the regime’s crackdown on domestic protests. "Khademi wasn’t just any figure, he was effectively No. 2 within the IRGC, one of the few senior commanders who managed to survive multiple waves of Israeli and American targeting over the past year — until now," a senior Israeli official told Fox News. "He kept moving, relocating, but ultimately he was hunted down and eliminated. "He oversaw an intelligence apparatus that repeatedly failed to detect or prevent major Israeli and U.S. operations, including a series of strategic surprises that exposed deep vulnerabilities inside Iran’s security system." IRAN'S INTERNET BLACKOUT HIDING STRIKE DAMAGE AND SUPPRESSING DISSENT, ISRAELI OFFICIALS SAY Notably, Khademi was "deeply involved in attempts to penetrate U.S. systems, including efforts to breach the Pentagon," and "coordinated extensively with Russia," according to the official. "His removal marks a significant blow to Iran’s intelligence leadership at a time when the regime is already under sustained pressure," the official added. Bagheri was also killed at the same time as the strike that took out Khademi, the official noted, but the IDF has yet to officially confirm his killing. TRUMP DECLARES 'I GOT HIM BEFORE HE GOT ME' AFTER IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER KILLED IN STRIKE "Bagheri was directly involved in recruiting agents across the Middle East and orchestrating attacks against American targets in Iraq and Syria — including operations that led to U.S. casualties," the senior official told Fox News. Khademi spent decades in intelligence and counter-espionage roles while rising through Iran’s security apparatus. Before his appointment, Khademi headed the Guard's Intelligence Protection Organization, charged with internal surveillance and counter-intelligence, and held senior roles in Iran’s defense ministry. The IRGC intelligence arm is one of Iran’s most powerful security bodies, with a central role in domestic surveillance to counter foreign influence, and often operating in parallel with the civilian intelligence ministry. Fox News' Trey Yingst and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d397093fb569bd908520bf Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC’s ‘Today,’ says it's 'good to be home' as search for mother continues te 2026-04-06T11:20:41.674Z Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC’s ‘Today,’ says it's 'good to be home' as search for mother continues Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC’s "Today" on Monday after a two-month absence as the search for her missing mother continues.  "Good morning, welcome to ‘Today’ on this Monday morning. We are so glad you started your week with us, and it is good to be home," Guthrie told viewers.  "Here we go, ready or not, let’s do the news," she added, alongside co-anchor Craig Melvin. "So good to have you back," he said. Guthrie wore a yellow dress as Melvin wore a yellow tie in a nod to the search for her mother. Nancy Guthrie went missing on Feb. 1, prompting her daughter and longtime NBC host to step away from the network's flagship morning show. The nationwide search for her mother has made national headlines but so far elicited few clues about her whereabouts or fate. SAVANNAH GUTHRIE BREAKS DOWN OVER POSSIBILITY HER MOM WAS TARGETED BECAUSE OF HER FAME, APOLOGIZES TO FAMILY Guthrie was all business at the outset, teasing stories on the war with Iran, President Donald Trump’s Easter morning social media post, rising gas prices, and the Artemis II mission to space. Savannah Guthrie released an Easter message on Sunday, where she discussed her family's agonizing struggle and the universal feeling of dealing with unanswerable questions and the absence of a clear resolution. She said her perspective began to shift as she reflected on the period between Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, a span she described as often overlooked but central to understanding faith in moments of uncertainty. "It is the darkness that makes this morning’s light so magnificent, so blindingly beautiful," Guthrie said. "It is all the brighter because it is so desperately needed." SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S EASTER MESSAGE REVEALS ANGUISH AS MOM MISSING 63 DAYS Nancy Guthrie is believed to have been taken from her home against her will and was last seen when her son-in-law dropped her off at home around 10 p.m. the night before she went missing. In the early morning hours, a masked man was seen on her doorstep and appeared to be armed with a handgun. At around 2:30 a.m., her pacemaker made its last sync with her Apple devices, indicating a potential timeframe for when she was taken out of the home. Her watch and iPhone were recovered inside.  A series of unverified ransom notes were sent to media outlets, including TMZ and a local Tucson station, leading many to believe the disappearance is somehow financially motivated. No suspects have been publicly identified.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS Investigators and the family have repeatedly appealed to the public for help. There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million in connection with the case — a million of it from the Guthrie family for their mother's recovery. The family has asked anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI. This is a developing story, more to come…  Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz, Adam Sabes, David Rutz and Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d394f13fb569bd9085207e Harvard alum praises Trump admin targeting university admissions policies, handling of antisemitism te 2026-04-06T11:11:45.394Z Harvard alum praises Trump admin targeting university admissions policies, handling of antisemitism The Trump administration has launched two new probes into Harvard University as it continues to hold the institution accountable for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. One probe is focused on the handling of antisemitism on campus, while the other alleges that the university has used "illegal race-based preferences in admissions" in violation of the Supreme Court's ruling on Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. In addition to the probes, the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Letter of Impending Enforcement Action to Harvard over the university's refusal to provide the government with requested information on its admissions process. This follows a review that the OCR opened in May 2025 to determine if the university was still using racial preferences in its undergraduate admissions process. "Harvard University should know better. Its name will always be tied to the landmark Supreme Court case that found sweeping racial discrimination in admissions and the campus has been in the spotlight for tolerating egregious antisemitic harassment for years now," Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement. Harvard has been given 20 calendar days to comply with the OCR's information requests. If it fails to do so, the university could face enforcement actions, including a DOJ referral, according to the DOE. HARVARD STUDENT SAYS JEWISH CLASSMATES FEEL 'UNWELCOME' AS MULTIBILLION DOLLAR DOJ LAWSUIT LOOMS Alexander Kestenbaum, also known as "Shabbos," commended the Trump administration for launching the probe, saying that to him, it represented "promises made, promises kept." "I think it's quite astounding that Harvard University knew that the Trump administration was going to investigate them for their civil rights violations and rather than cooperating to reach some sort of settlement negotiation or understanding, they dug deeper, and they refuse to cooperate with the federal government to ensure that no student is having their civil rights violated," Kestenbaum told Fox News Digital. "I've got to say, Harvard is fighting the Trump administration far greater and with more alacrity than they ever fought against antisemitism, against anti-Asian discrimination, against the discrimination against White Christian men. So, I think it sort of underscores their priorities and their values," the Harvard alumnus added. HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL ANNOUNCES LAYOFFS AFTER TRUMP CUTS BILLIONS IN FUNDING Kestenbaum is no stranger to legal entanglements with Harvard. He and other students sued the university over its alleged lack of action against antisemitism. Harvard and Kestenbaum reached a confidential settlement in May 2025. "I'm very proud that we play a small role in this. I'm proud of the fact that the DOJ has constantly cited Kestenbaum v. Harvard," he told Fox News Digital. "I'm honored that we can have these conversations with the DOJ, with the Department of Education, the members of the White House who are seriously concerned about the treatment of American students at the hands of these far-left institutions like Harvard and Columbia and elsewhere." Following Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre and the launch of the resulting war, anti-Israel agitators began demonstrating on university campuses across the U.S., including Harvard. The university's then-President Claudine Gay, was grilled by a congressional committee about rising antisemitism on campus. In an infamous moment during the December 2023 hearing, Gay was asked by Rep. Elise Stefanik whether calling for the genocide of Jews violated Harvard's rules on bullying and harassment, and answered that "it can be, depending upon the context." Gay later apologized in an interview with The Harvard Crimson, saying that "when words amplify distress and pain, I don’t know how you could feel anything but regret." Gay resigned from her post in January 2024 following the tense hearing. At the time, she also faced allegations of plagiarism. When asked about Harvard's seemingly unchanged conduct, Kestenbaum said "poor leadership" was to blame. He said that no one from the university had been able to explain why the university had asked Gay to return to the classroom. He also claimed that university faculty had been adamantly against Harvard President Alan Garber negotiating with the Trump administration. US BLOCKS TRUMP ATTEMPT TO FREEZE MORE THAN $2 BILLION IN HARVARD FUNDS Recently, Harvard University earned a "C" on the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Campus Antisemitism Report Card. The ADL gave the prestigious university good marks on "publicly disclosed administrative actions" and "Jewish life on campus." However, Harvard received a "medium" score for "campus conduct and climate concerns." Kestenbaum told Fox News Digital that, while he has graduated and left campus, students who are still there have told him that they are thankful for the Trump administration's actions, but cannot express that sentiment on campus. He said that this is not new, and that when he filed his lawsuit, there were students who wanted to tell their stories, but decided not to out of fear of professional blowback and social isolation. "A lot of students will self-censor, and so they don't publicly admit how they really feel politically, but many are tremendously grateful to the administration for getting this university in check," he said. Kestenbaum called for the government to "withhold every last penny from Harvard University," saying that it was "an embarrassment that billions of dollars in American taxpayer funds are still being used to fund an institution that also discriminates against said American taxpayers." Fox News Digital reached out to Harvard for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d394dd3fb569bd90852075 Government says 'eat better' but makes it harder to feed your family te 2026-04-06T11:11:25.545Z Government says 'eat better' but makes it harder to feed your family Years ago, in my pediatrics practice, I was speaking with the mother of one of my patients. As I was going over the latest nutrition guidelines for her child, she stopped me cold:   "I know what’s in the guidance. I know what I’m supposed to do," she said. "But apart from McDonald’s, where am I going to feed my family for $10?"  I’d like to ask Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that question as he promotes his "Eat Real Food" campaign. I couldn’t agree more with the message, but most people already know we should eat real food. The real issue is that slogans offer no help if you’re a parent trying to feed kids on a tight budget while grocery prices skyrocket. You expect government leaders to understand your circumstances and offer policy solutions to match.   But this administration is making it harder, not easier, for families to put real food on the table. TRUMP ADMIN'S NEW NUTRITION GUIDELINES TARGET ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS, EASE UP ON RED MEAT AND SATURATED FATS As a doctor and a dad, I join the millions of parents who are demanding healthier foods. Our country’s food supply is overrun by ultraprocessed products filled with ingredients that belong in a chemistry lab, not our bodies. Food and beverage corporations market these products to children relentlessly and rake in billions of dollars. At the same time, our kids are paying the price: on any given day, most children don’t even eat a single vegetable. Something is very wrong here. So I welcome the movement to make our food supply healthier.  Secretary Kennedy has embraced this movement, too, but not nearly as much as he’d like you to believe. For instance, he talks a lot about the administration’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Some of the new guidelines are smart, including recommendations that Americans eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and fewer ultraprocessed products. But if it’s too expensive to follow that advice, does it really mean anything? What good are words on paper if the administration makes it harder for you to afford your grocery bill?  Consider the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps more than 40 million Americans afford groceries. During last year’s government shutdown, the administration ordered states to stop distributing SNAP benefits, and then fought court rulings striking down that order. President Trump signed a bill that will kick millions of people off SNAP, including families with children, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and young adults previously in foster care. The administration will soon propose even bigger cuts to the program. How does any of that make real food more affordable?    Or take the National School Lunch Program, which serves about 30 million children. No other federal nutrition program in the country reaches as many children. For many of them, a school lunch is their best shot at a healthy meal during the week. But the administration has canceled programs that help schools buy healthy produce directly from local farmers and ranchers. The administration has even proposed eliminating grants to help schools upgrade their cafeterias. Without a working kitchen, schools can’t prepare, serve, and store fresh foods.  Does any of that help children grow up healthy or learn in the classroom? IN A SNAP, TRUMP BLAMED FOR BLOCKING FOOD ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES These policies make real food more expensive and less accessible. None of it makes sense.  When families can’t afford real, healthy food, the consequences are severe. I’ll never forget this 4-year-old boy I took care of in Atlanta who wasn’t growing properly. Tests didn’t show any underlying diseases, but something was clearly wrong with his development; he looked much younger than he was. Our staff eventually figured out the cause: he wasn’t getting enough food to eat because his family couldn’t afford it. He was literally starving in the wealthiest country on earth. My "prescription" in this case was not medication, but connecting his family to a faith-based organization that ran a food bank. With more to eat, his health improved.   CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Imagine how many more doctors are having this same conversation with families now amid the Administration’s massive funding cuts.   In medical terms, a child who isn’t growing properly is suffering from a "failure to thrive." Our country is experiencing a similar fate. Nearly 48 million Americans don't get enough food. Charities do incredible work across our country, but there’s no way they can make up for massive cuts to federal programs: for every meal provided by a food bank, SNAP provides nine. So why cut a program that is clearly working? If the administration truly believes in "Eat Real Food," it should focus less on catchphrases and more on making real food more affordable. That means protecting programs that help families buy groceries, giving schools the ability to serve healthy meals to all children, and making sure parents are never priced out of the real food aisle at the grocery store.  Politicians are experts at talking a big game, but true leaders make a real difference in people’s lives. The next time Secretary Kennedy tells you to "Eat Real Food," ask yourself why the administration is making it so hard for families to actually do it. At the end of the day, it’s an empty soundbite. And like an empty calorie, it doesn’t nourish anyone.    CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM RICHARD BESSER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d394ca3fb569bd9085206c Unexplained shoulder pain could signal dangerous health condition, doctor warns te 2026-04-06T11:11:06.089Z Unexplained shoulder pain could signal dangerous health condition, doctor warns Unexplained shoulder pain could signal a more serious problem, experts warn. While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also be a phenomenon called "referred pain" stemming from liver cancer.  Pain in the right shoulder blade has been linked to early signs of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. COMMON DRINKING HABIT MAY QUIETLY TRIPLE RISK OF ADVANCED LIVER CONDITION Published case reports have shown that shoulder pain can be a symptom of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary liver cancer. Mark Ashamalla, MD, chief of radiation oncology at Episcopal Health Services in New York, confirmed that liver cancer can sometimes cause pain that is felt in the right shoulder, even though the shoulder itself is completely normal. "The liver sits high in the right upper abdomen, just under the diaphragm, which is the muscle that helps us breathe," he told Fox News Digital. "If a liver tumor grows large enough or is positioned in a way that stretches the liver’s outer covering or irritates the diaphragm, it can trigger nerves in that area." RED FLAGS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER THAT WARRANT SCREENINGS BEFORE 45 YEARS OF AGE The brain can then misinterpret those signals and "feel" the pain in the right shoulder or right shoulder blade, even though the problem lies in the liver. "It’s a real symptom, but it is not because anything is wrong with the shoulder joint itself, Ashamalla noted. This is not true "phantom pain," which usually refers to pain felt in a body part that has been amputated or removed, the doctor clarified.  "Most shoulder pain is caused by far more ordinary things, like muscle strain, arthritis, tendon problems or poor posture," Ashamalla said. Typical orthopedic shoulder pain usually occurs after an injury, overuse, sleeping awkwardly, lifting something heavy or repetitive motion, according to the doctor. "It tends to worsen with certain arm movements, and the shoulder may feel tender, stiff, weak or have a limited range of motion," he said. "By contrast, referred pain from the liver often does not behave like a shoulder problem." The doctor listed the following clues that may indicate referred shoulder pain linked to liver cancer.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "That said, these are warning signs, not proof. There’s no single pain pattern that automatically means cancer," Ashamalla emphasized.  "What matters most is when the pain does not fit the usual orthopedic pattern or is accompanied by other concerning symptoms." One of the challenges with liver cancer is that it often causes no early symptoms at all, or only very vague ones, according to Ashamalla. "Liver cancer often does not present with one obvious, dramatic symptom," he said. "Instead, it may show up as a cluster of vague changes that are easy to brush off one by one." Ashamalla shared the following liver cancer symptoms that can be subtle and easy to overlook. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Ashamalla stressed that people shouldn’t be frightened by every ache or pain. "Shoulder pain is extremely common, and in most cases the cause is benign," he said. "Don’t panic about ordinary shoulder pain, but don’t ignore it if it's persistent, unexplained, or comes with other red-flag symptoms." For those who already have liver disease or risk factors for liver cancer, such as cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis, unexplained symptoms may warrant a greater concern. People should seek medical attention if their pain meets any of the following criteria, according to the doctor. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d394b63fb569bd90852063 Cooper Flagg makes latest 'statement' for NBA Rookie of the Year with 45 points in Mavs' win over Lakers te 2026-04-06T11:10:46.454Z Cooper Flagg makes latest 'statement' for NBA Rookie of the Year with 45 points in Mavs' win over Lakers Cooper Flagg entered Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in a tight race for the NBA Rookie of the Year award with his former Duke Blue Devils teammate Kon Knueppel. Flagg, who was coming off a 51-point performance, likely needed another dominant game to shorten his odds of becoming the league’s top rookie. He delivered. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The budding Mavericks star scored 45 points in Dallas’ 134-128 win over the injury-depleted Lakers. The victory ended the Mavericks’ longest home losing streak in 32 years. He added nine assists and eight rebounds to his stat line as well. "I think it's definitely some sort of statement," he told reporters, via ESPN. "But it just goes back to what I said: I'm confident in myself, and I know what I'm capable of. I'll just let the rest of the stuff figure itself out." Flagg is the first rookie to have back-to-back games with at least 40 points since Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson did it during the 1996-97 season. The achievement came after he became the first teenager to score at least 50 points in a game when he had 51 points against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. LAKERS SUPERSTAR LUKA DONČIĆ SUFFERS SEASON-ENDING INJURY "I don't know if he's making a closing statement," Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said. "I think he's doing what he's been doing all season. Being able to play different positions. Being able to be uncomfortable. He's never complained and has delivered for us. "Tonight, being able to do it on national television, it's not easy. Especially coming off a 50-ball. He wants to win, and he helped the team win tonight." Flagg is leading the Mavericks, who improved to 25-53 with the win, with 20.8 points per game. He also averages 6.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. Knueppel has been a bright spot for the Charlotte Hornets this season as they appear set to make the postseason for the first time since 2016. He’s third on the team in scoring, averaging 18.8 points per game. He also averages 5.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Dallas has four games left to play, while Charlotte has three. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d390143fb569bd90851fdc Division III national championship ends on wild buzzer-beater as Mary Washington wins first title te 2026-04-06T10:51:00.174Z Division III national championship ends on wild buzzer-beater as Mary Washington wins first title NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament excitement isn’t limited to Division I schools. The University of Mary Washington and Emory University’s Division III national championship game came down to the wire. The Mary Washington Eagles had the ball in the final seconds and were scrambling to get last-second shot into the net against the Emory Eagles. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Mary Washington guard Kye Robinson put up a fallaway shot as he fell out of bounds. Robinson’s shot missed, but forward Colin Mitchell was there to rebound the ball and put it into the basket as time expired. Mitchell ran back up the court as his teammates ran toward him to celebrate the win. "We trusted Kye to get to the spot," he said, via Yahoo Sports. "And he got there and shot a good shot. Right place, right time." Robinson admitted he didn’t take the "easiest shot possible." DAWN STALEY GIVES CLASSY ANSWER AFTER GENO AURIEMMA QUESTION FOLLOWING NATIONAL TITLE LOSS: 'IT'S UCLA'S DAY' "I feel like I was making it kind of hard on myself. And then once I felt my leg buckle a little bit, I was like, 'Oh, I just have to get it up.' Definitely the best missed shot of my life." Seconds before Mitchell’s game-winning putback, Emory’s Ethan Fauss hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 12 seconds left. Fauss and Jair Knight were the catalyst in putting Emory up eight points three minutes into the second half. It was Emory’s largest lead. Mary Washington would go on a 14-2 run to get back into the game. Robinson had 27 points on 12-of-22 shooting. He had eight rebounds, four assists and four steals in the win. Jay Randall had 14 points and Kaden Bates added 10. Knight and Fauss had 24 points for Emory. Ben Pearce, Emory’s all-time leading scorer who eclipsed 2,000 points in his career, was held without a made shot until he hit a 3-pointer with 90 seconds left. He went 7-of-11 from the free-throw line. Mary Washington’s victory gave the team 30 for the season. It was a program record for wins. The team, which lost to Emory in the tournament last year, eliminated the defending champions, Trinty, in the semifinals. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d390003fb569bd90851fd3 President Trump makes endorsement in California gubernatorial race: 'He will be a GREAT Governor' te 2026-04-06T10:50:40.710Z President Trump makes endorsement in California gubernatorial race: 'He will be a GREAT Governor' President Donald Trump has endorsed Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race. "I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California, for many years. He is a truly fine man, one who has watched as this once great State has gone to Hell," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post about Hilton, a former Fox News host, on Monday. "Gavin Newscum and the Democrats have done an absolutely horrendous job. People are fleeing, crime is increasing, and Taxes are the highest of any State in the Country, maybe the World. Steve can turn it around, before it is too late, and, as President, I will help him to do so! With Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before! Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT. He will be a GREAT Governor and, importantly, WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!!!" the president declared in the post. VANCE ANTI-FRAUD TASK FORCE SUSPENDS 221 CALIFORNIA HOSPICE AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SO FAR Fox News Digital reached out to Hilton's campaign and to Gov. Gavin Newsom's office on Monday. Hilton, a Republican, is running in a crowded jungle primary that includes candidates from both sides of the political aisle.  The top two candidates in the June 2, 2026, primary will advance to the general election. Some of the Democratic candidates seeking the governorship include Biden-era Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becera, Rep. Eric Swalwell, and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.  MEDIA PERSONALITY STEVE HILTON ENTERS CALIFORNIA GUBERNATORIAL RACE Trump's full-throated endorsement of Hilton may hurt Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is one of the other Republicans running for the role.  Hilton and Bianco had been the top two contenders in some public opinion polls, giving Republicans hope that no Democrat would finish in the primary's top two positions. That scenario may be less likely now, as Hilton's support is likely to rise and Bianco's drop in light of the president's endorsement.  "Trump kills any GOP hopes of an R vs R runoff in the California governor's race," Rob Pyers of California Target Book wrote in a post on X regarding the president's endorsement of Hilton.  "Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton likely frees up tens of millions of dollars for Democratic groups who would have otherwise had to spend heavily to elevate one of the two leading GOP gubernatorial candidates to avoid a Democratic lockout," Pyers wrote in another post. BIANCO SAYS ‘DEMOCRAT POLICY IS INDEFENSIBLE’ AS GOP CANDIDATES TOP CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR POLLING Hilton became a U.S. citizen in 2021, and renounced his UK citizenship in 2025, he noted during an interview with GB News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d38dad3fb569bd90851f7d Ayanna Pressley ripped for calling evictions an 'act of violence' te 2026-04-06T10:40:45.533Z Ayanna Pressley ripped for calling evictions an 'act of violence' A House Democrat is facing backlash for comparing evictions to violence, despite appearing to benefit from rental income tied to her husband’s growing real estate portfolio. "Eviction is an act of violence," Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., said in a video posted to social media Thursday. "And we have to do everything to prevent it." "It degrades the health of communities. There is great stigma associated with it," she continued. "Housing is a human right." Pressley, a progressive lawmaker and member of "the Squad," has long advocated for rent cancellation legislation and pushed for an eviction moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic. She introduced legislation Wednesday that would prevent evictions from being factored into credit reporting and fund legal assistance for those at risk of eviction. SQUAD MEMBER BRANDS ICE 'RACIST' AND 'ROGUE' IN CALL TO ABOLISH AGENCY Her sales pitch is falling flat with supporters of free markets and conservatives.  "Great. When can I move into your house for free?" journalist Brad Polumbo wrote in response to Pressley’s statement. "The only violence in this statement is what Ayanna Pressley is doing to the meaning of words and the English language," conservative commentator Steve Guest added.  A spokesperson for Pressley emphasized the congresswoman's perspective on evictions in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Evictions are destabilizing life events with devastating consequences for the physical, financial, and mental wellbeing of those being evicted, who are disproportionately women and families with young children," the spokesperson said. Pressley, a four-term lawmaker, has previously faced charges of hypocrisy for pushing rent-relief policies while appearing to profit from her husband's status as a landlord. GET OFF MY LAWN! 5 TIMES SQUATTERS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF UNWITTING HOMEOWNERS IN 2024 According to Pressley’s 2024 financial disclosure, Pressley and her husband reported up to $8 million in combined assets derived from four Massachusetts rental properties. Pressley’s spouse earned up to $350,000 in rental income and a property sale, according to the congresswoman’s 2024 financial disclosure form.  The rentals include a house on Martha’s Vineyard worth more than $1 million. The couple sold a one-bedroom condo in Fort Lauderdale in 2024 valued at under $500,000. The Massachusetts Democrat also raised eyebrows in February for comparing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to members of the Ku Klux Klan. "In the same way that the KKK cannot be reformed, another — you know, masked militia group — I do not believe that ICE can be reformed and that this has anything to do with training and protocols," Pressley said in an interview. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d38b513fb569bd90851f30 AI needs more power: Offices could be the answer te 2026-04-06T10:30:41.607Z AI needs more power: Offices could be the answer If your office cranks up the AC on a hot afternoon, you are part of a much bigger story. Energy demand is climbing fast. Data centers and AI systems are using more electricity than ever. At the same time, extreme weather is putting added stress on the grid. That pressure has utilities looking for relief in an unexpected place. Not a new plant. Not a massive battery installation. Instead, they are turning to buildings that already exist. A Seattle startup called Edo is betting your office can help keep the lights on. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join.  A BASIC MONTHLY BILL AMERICANS CAN’T DODGE IS BECOMING A MIDTERM FLASH POINT   A virtual power plant, often called a VPP, connects many buildings and devices so they can act like one coordinated energy resource. Instead of generating new electricity, these systems adjust when and how energy gets used. Here is the idea in plain terms. When demand spikes, a building can temporarily reduce non-essential power use. That might mean cooling a space earlier in the day or delaying equipment that does not need to run right away. Across thousands of buildings, those small shifts add up quickly. Edo focuses on commercial buildings, which make up a large share of U.S. electricity use. The company installs technology that connects to existing building systems like HVAC, batteries, solar and EV charging. It links these systems through standard communication protocols and manages them from a central platform. That allows everything to work together instead of operating in silos. Edo then maps out where energy is being used and when. From there, building operators get a clearer picture of what can be adjusted without disrupting daily operations. For example: These changes happen with coordination, not guesswork. Utilities can then tap into that flexibility when demand spikes. NY HOUSE GOP LAUNCHES PRESSURE CAMPAIGN ON HOCHUL TO SCRAP CLIMATE LAW OVER SOARING ENERGY COSTS   This approach solves a real problem. When demand surges, utilities usually face tough choices. They can build new power plants, install large-scale batteries or reduce power through blackouts. All of those options come with high costs or major disruptions. Virtual power plants offer another path. They reduce strain on the grid without building new infrastructure. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, VPPs could provide up to 160 gigawatts of flexible capacity by 2030 if adoption ramps up. Virtual power plants have been around for years, mostly in residential settings. Companies like Tesla, Sunrun and EnergyHub already connect home batteries and smart devices. At the same time, firms like Voltus and CPower Energy focus on large industrial users. Commercial buildings, however, have been largely overlooked. That is where Edo sees opportunity. AI is not just a software story. It is an energy story. Massive data centers require huge amounts of electricity. As more companies adopt AI tools, demand will continue to rise. That makes flexible energy strategies more important than ever. Instead of racing to build new plants, utilities are rethinking how existing power gets used. Virtual power plants are becoming part of that solution. Take my quiz: How safe is your online security? Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, you’ll get a personalized breakdown of what you’re doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here: Cyberguy.com    OIL CEO URGES NEWSOM TO DO THE 'MATH' AS CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR VOWS TO STOP OFFSHORE DRILLING   Office buildings are already being used to support the grid. Companies like Edo are working with thousands of properties to adjust energy use in real time when demand spikes. What makes this shift important is how quickly it can scale. Instead of waiting years for new infrastructure, utilities can tap into systems that already exist. As AI demand grows and energy pressure builds, that flexibility could become one of the most practical tools available. As AI drives up electricity demand, who should take the lead in keeping the grid stable: utilities or the companies using the most power? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d389343fb569bd90851ee4 Angels’ Mike Trout calls out Mariners' risky strategy after getting hit by pitch te 2026-04-06T10:21:40.585Z Angels’ Mike Trout calls out Mariners' risky strategy after getting hit by pitch Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was hit by a pitch in Sunday’s game against the Seattle Mariners and was forced to leave, sparking fears from fans that he will have to miss time. Fortunately, for Trout and Angels fans, Los Angeles manager Kurt Suzuki said after the game that X-Rays were negative and he was going to be day-to-day. Trout said he was worried there was damage because of how swollen his wrist got, but added he was "relieved" it was not broken. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Trout did express some frustration with Mariners pitcher Casey Legumina. Legumina threw the 94 mph fastball that hit Trout. The 11-time All-Star and three-time MVP was also hit by a pitch in Friday’s game from Bryan Woo’s sinker. Trout said the Mariners pitchers need to locate the zone better if they were going to continue to throw inside. "We know where they're trying to get me out, fastballs up and in, so it's just frustrating," Trout said, via MLB.com. "You know, if you can't control it up there, you shouldn't do it. So it is what it is." MIKE TROUT GIVES THE $35 MILLION REASON WHY HE WILL NOT PLAY FOR TEAM USA IN WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC Suzuki brushed off any notion there were bubbling tensions between the two clubs. "Balls slip," the first-year manager said. "It's baseball. Like I said the other night, it's part of the game. Obviously, you don't want him to get hit. Or see Mike get hurt. But at the same time, you understand, I was a catcher, that they’re trying to get guys out." The Angels won the game, 8-7, in 11 innings. Since 2021, Trout has been a bit of a mainstay on the injured list. He’s only played more than 100 games twice since then and only at least 130 games once – last season. Through 10 games this year, Trout is batting .212 with two home runs and three RBI. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d386c13fb569bd90851e7c King Charles sparks backlash from UK Christians by not delivering an Easter message this year te 2026-04-06T10:11:13.663Z King Charles sparks backlash from UK Christians by not delivering an Easter message this year UK Christians are shocked by King Charles opting to not give an Easter message, according to experts. Buckingham Palace previously confirmed that Charles would not be giving an Easter message. The palace told GB News that an Easter message from the monarch is not an annual statement, like the Christmas message. It is expected that Charles's silence would upset some Christians as he wished Islamic practicing people a "blessed and happy Ramadan" on social media in February. "This came as a shock to most UK Christians here in the United Kingdom… we expect a message from the Monarch," Neil Sean, a royal commentator, told Fox News Digital. FORMER PRINCE ANDREW’S DAUGHTERS WON’T ATTEND EASTER SERVICE AS ‘YORK BRAND’ DEEMED ‘TOXIC’: EXPERT He added, "It’s not clear why he’s decided to not offer a message up, which is why the British people are angry… but more so when he made video contributions filmed inside Royal palaces for Eid and Ramadan." Sean noted that Charles is being accused in the United Kingdom as being a "secret Muslim." The Royal Family Instagram, however, did share a message in honor of Easter Sunday. An image of a cross with "Happy Easter. He is risen!" was posted to the Royal Family Instagram page. The caption said: "Wishing you a joyous Easter Sunday to Christians celebrating in the Uk, the Commonwealth and around the world today." Ian Pelham Turner, a royals expert, echoed Sean's sentiments and explained that this was an easy way for Charles to start another scandal overseas. "How do you turn a Royal drama into a crisis? Simply do not follow decades of tradition and decide not to write an Easter message even though King Charles is head of the Church and swore an oath at his Coronation to uphold the faith," Turner said. KING CHARLES TO ADDRESS 'INCREASING PRESSURES OF CONFLICT' IN SPEECH AS TRUMP CRITICIZES BRITISH PM ON IRAN "At a time when there are tensions in the country over the further evolution of Islam and the beliefs many believe that Charles is a closet Muslim add on to the fact that the newly ordained Archbishop of Canterbury is the first woman in centuries and this will cause controversy for her to deal with it just leaves William no doubt to fulfill a plan already orchestrated to fill the gap," he continued. Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal expert, told Fox News Digital that there has never been a royal tradition to put out an Easter message. "Queen Elizabeth only gave one Easter message, during the Covid pandemic, which has justly become famous, as it was so beautifully crafted," he said. "The King did give an Easter message last year and a Royal Maundy message in 2024." Fitzwilliams's said that Charles's decision to not give a message is not unusual, however, he believes skipping out on delivering an Easter message is "a mistake." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "The King did give a special message to celebrate Ramadan this year. It would therefore surely have been appropriate to have delivered one for Easter, as the controversy over this is one which could and should have been avoided," he noted. "The King's contribution to inter-religious understanding over the years has been considerable, but the absence of a message celebrating the very special significance of this weekend, when one was delivered which celebrated Ramadan earlier in the year, is surely a mistake." Helena Chard, royal broadcaster and photographer, told Fox News Digital that this is just another royal crisis for the monarchy. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "King Charles began releasing Easter messages when he was a Prince. An Easter message has never been set in stone like the yearly Christmas message. He continues a centuries old Royal tradition, the yearly Royal Maundy tradition where the monarch hands out Maundy Money to recognise those that who have given outstanding service to their communities," Chard said. She explained that this year's Easter tradition was handled differently. "This year the Easter tradition was carried out in Asaphs Cathederal in Wales. 77 men and 77 women were given specially minted silver coins symbolising humility, charity and the Monarchs duty to serve others," Chard said. Chard said that people are sharing too "many grumbles" with Charles not delivering an Easter message. "I’m surprised there hasn’t been more backlash with Dame Sarah Mullally making history as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England’s 1,400-year history! People are sharing far too many grumbles and conspiracy theories… Love is the way forward," she concluded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d386ae3fb569bd90851e73 Construction crew unearths surprising 300-year-old cannon while digging in historic city te 2026-04-06T10:10:54.208Z Construction crew unearths surprising 300-year-old cannon while digging in historic city Construction workers in the United Kingdom recently unearthed a 300-year-old cannon during a routine day on the job. The find was made during work in Kingston upon Hull, a city in East Yorkshire, according to an announcement earlier this year from the Hull City Council. After the cannon was found, archaeologists from Humber Field Archaeology, a unit of Hull City Council, examined it.  WORLD'S LARGEST MEDIEVAL CARGO SHIP EMERGES FROM ITS UNDERWATER GRAVE OFF ONE COUNTRY'S COAST The cast-iron cannon likely dates to the late 17th century or early 18th century.  The artifact measures nearly nine feet long and weighs over a ton, officials said. "Initial observations indicate the cannon had been decommissioned, with the nozzle deliberately capped," the announcement said.  "Archaeologists believe it was likely repurposed as a mooring post, a common practice in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, before being pushed into the dock area prior to it being infilled in the 1930s," the council noted. Pictures show the iron cannon heavily encrusted with dirt and corrosion after being unearthed at the site. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The discovery was "very unexpected," said Peter Connelly, archaeology manager for Humber Field Archaeology. Connelly told Fox News Digital the contractors "certainly weren’t expecting a cannon to turn up" — and didn't even realize it was a cannon at first. "The archaeologists weren't expecting it because they knew that the deposit being dug into was dock backfill," he said. He observed, "This discovery just goes to show that people will deposit anything in a conveniently large hole in the ground when it is being backfilled." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER While such finds are not unheard of, Connelly described the find as "definitely very rare." Hull archaeologists previously found a Henry VIII-era cannon in the late 1990s, as well as a fragment of a cannon from just before the English Civil War. "This new cannon discovery is only the third of its kind in 30 years," said Connelly. Archaeologists were instead expecting typical 20th-century "domestic refuse," he added, as well as the "occasional accidental loss." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "For example, a complete late 19th century glass decanter was recovered from the dock backfill — somebody was probably quite upset when they lost this," Connelly recalled. The archaeologist said the cannon showed clear signs of being deliberately decommissioned before being reused. "After the dock fell out of use, and as it was being backfilled and converted to a garden, this mooring post no longer had a function and the cannon was tipped with the backfill," he said. Researchers will analyze the cannon to see whether it was made in Hull, as the city had its own cannon makers in the late 18th century. "Further work is still to be carried out on the cannon to focus on when exactly it was cast, where it was made and hopefully find out who made it," Connelly said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d37f993fb569bd90851d44 GOP races to pass ICE, Border Patrol funding bill as priorities pile up, divisions emerge te 2026-04-06T09:40:41.554Z GOP races to pass ICE, Border Patrol funding bill as priorities pile up, divisions emerge A party-line tactic to ram legislation through Congress and bypass the Senate filibuster has become a dumping ground for Republicans’ legislative priorities throughout the year. Now, as Democrats refuse to fund immigration operations, Republicans are once again readying a budget reconciliation package. The hard part will be getting enough of the GOP on the same page to craft a bill that can pass and survive the strict rules underpinning the process. Republicans used the same process to pass President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" last year. It’s a time-consuming, labor-intensive legislative maneuver that nearly blew up and could fail unless both the Senate and House align on what exactly they want to include. SENATE PASSES BILL TO FUND MOST OF DHS AFTER HOUSE GOP CAVES Trump officially backed using reconciliation again this week as a way to skirt Democrats’ refusal to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), as Congress inches closer to ending the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. Trump demanded that Republicans get the bill on his desk by June 1. "We are going to work as fast and as focused as possible to replenish funding for our Border and ICE agents, and the Radical Left Democrats won’t be able to stop us," Trump said on Truth Social. Still, Republicans have viewed reconciliation as a vehicle to tackle fraud, affordability, Trump’s tariff authorities, additional tax provisions, healthcare, funding for the Iran war, supplemental agriculture spending, and election integrity measures in the months since passing the "big, beautiful bill." DHS SHUTDOWN BREAKTHROUGH COMES AT COST FOR REPUBLICANS AS FUNDING FIGHTS NEARS END Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has warned that if reconciliation is going to work — especially given the limited timeframe lawmakers have to start and finish the process — Republicans need to "keep our expectations realistic." "Our theory of the case behind all this was to keep that thing as narrow and focused as possible, and that maximizes the speed at which we can do it and the support for it," Thune said. "There will probably be some attempts to add things," he continued. "There are things out there that, obviously, many of us are interested in. But on a reconciliation vehicle like this — which we need to move with haste, as the president has pointed out — it’s probably not a likely magnet for all these other issues." Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told voters at an event this week in South Carolina that he is eyeing two new reconciliation packages, which could ease concerns about cramming all the GOP’s priorities into one massive bill. GOP RAILS AGAINST 'S--- SANDWICH' DEAL AS ALL EYES TURN TO HOUSE TO END DHS SHUTDOWN "We want to do it quick — ICE, Border Patrol — fund it as much as you can, multi-year," Graham said. "Then there’s another one coming. I just made news. There’s another one coming in the fall, and that’s going to be about going after fraud." House Republicans spent their recent policy retreat earlier this year pushing a so-called "reconciliation 2.0," gearing up to load the package with several provisions that could drain time and struggle to earn support in the Senate — where strict guidelines could kill proposals entirely if they don’t comply with the rules. The Republican Study Committee (RSC), which has long called for a second reconciliation bill, also wants to add proposals addressing affordability concerns. "We support pursuing funding for military readiness and Homeland Security through this legislative process, while simultaneously codifying the president’s agenda to deliver lower costs for working families," the RSC Steering Committee said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Some Republicans are also pushing to include the latest policy fight: the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The voter ID and citizenship verification legislation has no chance of passing the Senate given unified Democratic opposition. It’s also unlikely to survive the Senate’s reconciliation rules, which allow only provisions that directly impact spending. "I think we have to set our sights a little bit lower on this reconciliation bill," Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., told Fox News Digital. "It’s got to be targeted to fund ICE for 10 years — I think that’s the number one thing for us. If we can nibble at the edges of the SAVE Act, that would be great, but the parliamentarian is not going to let us do the SAVE Act. That’s just an impossibility." Some of the loudest proponents of the bill in the House GOP acknowledge that adding the SAVE Act to reconciliation would be a challenge — largely because they would prefer to keep the bill intact and push it through the Senate. "Look, it’s time for them to do a walk-and-talk and filibuster, and let’s make this thing happen," Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., said. "The American people are watching — piecing it together just to try to get a piece." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d37d983fb569bd90851d12 Best Bets: Monday, April 6, 2026 te 2026-04-06T09:32:08.259Z Best Bets: Monday, April 6, 2026 Coming Up Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d37d843fb569bd90851c94 Davis Dam releases for April 6 te 2026-04-06T09:31:48.458Z Davis Dam releases for April 6 Tuesday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d37d703fb569bd90851bb3 Gas prices April 6 te 2026-04-06T09:31:28.310Z Gas prices April 6 Arizona average: $4.70 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d37d5c3fb569bd90851aed Gary Hanson: The Purge that Redefined Justice te 2026-04-06T09:31:08.024Z Gary Hanson: The Purge that Redefined Justice Editor: It didn't come as a leak, memo, or a quiet Friday night announcement. It came as a boast standing on stage at CPAC, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told the crowd that not a single DOJ or FBI employee… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d37d483fb569bd90851a27 Our View: Stop the back-and-forth on national monuments and let Congress draw the lines te 2026-04-06T09:30:48.048Z Our View: Stop the back-and-forth on national monuments and let Congress draw the lines A federal appeals court just shut down a challenge to the Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. The judges did not rule on whether the monument is too large or well drawn. They said… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d37b273fb569bd9085191a Brian Davia: Motives questioned te 2026-04-06T09:21:43.900Z Brian Davia: Motives questioned Editor: Why give a made-up award to a man who just might have the TSA get paid after the longest government shutdown in history? If America was first he would have made sure the TSA always gets paid so us… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d37b133fb569bd90851911 Steven Roberts: Trump's campaign of corruption te 2026-04-06T09:21:23.912Z Steven Roberts: Trump's campaign of corruption Donald Trump frequently floats falsehoods that flout reality. No, the 2020 election was not stolen. No, prices have not gone down. But when he discusses the midterm elections this fall, he can often turn truthful. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d37aff3fb569bd90851908 Deborah Porter: Not putting America first te 2026-04-06T09:21:03.927Z Deborah Porter: Not putting America first Editor: Trump promised to remove the US from “endless wars.” In his second term, the US has overthrown President Maduro in Venezuela; threatened to “take by force” Greenland; bombed Iran; and threatens to take over Cuba, which is suffering a… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d379383fb569bd90851891 NEWT GINGRICH: What Trump can teach us about energy and America’s future te 2026-04-06T09:13:28.272Z NEWT GINGRICH: What Trump can teach us about energy and America’s future As conflict in the Middle East raises fears of new shocks to global oil markets, one lesson should already be clear: the United States needs as much reliable energy production as it can get. Artificial intelligence, massive data centers, advanced manufacturing and the electrification of industry are driving electricity demand sharply upward. According to analysis from Cleanview, nearly 680 data centers are currently planned in the United States, requiring electricity equivalent to roughly 186 large nuclear reactors. The nation that can generate abundant electricity at reasonable cost will have a decisive advantage in the technological competition with China, which is rapidly expanding its own energy infrastructure. President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are beginning to align America’s energy policy with this strategic reality. They are restoring a simple principle that Washington had largely forgotten: Energy demand should dictate energy policy. In recent years, driven by climate ideology, federal policy moved in the opposite direction. The Biden administration tried to engineer the nation’s energy system through mandates, regulations and subsidies favoring specific technologies, rather than asking how much electricity the country would need and how best to produce it. WHAT TRUMP'S RATEPAYER PROTECTION PLEDGE MEANS FOR YOU The results were predictable. Electricity costs rose, permitting slowed and concerns about grid reliability grew. At precisely the moment the United States needed to expand energy production, federal policy made it harder to build new power generation. In a world where geopolitical shocks — from Iran to Russia — can disrupt energy markets overnight, limiting domestic supply is a strategic mistake. We are now reversing this approach by focusing on the conditions that allow every reliable domestic energy source to expand. The Trump administration has moved aggressively to expand domestic oil and natural gas production and directed agencies to prioritize permitting for power infrastructure and streamline environmental reviews. Trump also instructed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy to accelerate licensing and demonstration projects for next-generation nuclear reactors, particularly small modular nuclear reactors — factory-built units designed to be deployed faster and at lower cost than traditional reactors. TRUMP DIRECTS MILITARY TO STRIKE NEW DEALS WITH COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS: ‘GOING TO BE BUYING A LOT OF COAL’ The most significant policy shift, however, may come from the Working Families Tax Cut Act, which Republicans in Congress passed, and the president signed on July 4. Rather than creating new subsidies for specific power sources, the law improves the tax treatment of capital investment across the economy. By restoring 100% bonus depreciation, companies can deduct the full cost of major investments immediately. This dramatically improves the economics of building new facilities — factories and industrial plants and the power generation and grid infrastructure needed to support them. Companies building large data centers can more easily justify investing in the electricity generation needed for their operations. Several major developers recently joined Trump at the White House to pledge they would cover the cost of the electricity needed for their facilities so local communities would not bear the burden of rising demand. The same policies encourage companies to build manufacturing capacity, including facilities that produce components for energy systems. That matters because the United States has become heavily dependent on foreign supply chains, particularly Chinese manufacturing, for many energy technologies. A tax environment that rewards domestic production is one of the most effective ways to reverse this dependence. TRUMP TROUNCES BIDEN ENERGY RECORDS IN JUST MONTHS AS ADMIN CELEBRATES 1 YEAR OF 'HISTORIC GAINS': DATA Expanding domestic energy production also strengthens national security. America’s abundant natural gas resources already provide a reliable foundation for affordable electricity, and growth in nuclear and domestic solar manufacturing can further reduce the nation’s vulnerability to foreign disruption. Critics argue the Working Families Tax Cut Act is hostile to renewable energy because it rolls back many mandates and subsidies created by the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. But this misreads the policy change. The law simply shifts to a source-neutral approach that depoliticizes energy generation. We should let the market decide the best path for powering our future — not give preferential treatment to some sources over others.  This means supporting traditional power sources, nuclear energy, wind generation, hydroelectric dams, solar power, and battery storage technology — all of the above. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION In fact, renewable energy is well positioned to grow in this environment. The Energy Information Administration projects that most new generation coming online soon will be solar installations — a reflection of deployment speed and construction costs rather than political mandates. When electricity demand rises quickly, developers naturally gravitate toward technologies that can be deployed fastest while larger projects move forward. The stakes could not be higher. Leadership in artificial intelligence will depend on software and semiconductors — and enormous amounts of electricity. China understands this and is building energy infrastructure at a staggering pace. The United States must respond with the same urgency but with a better model. Instead of dictating the nation’s energy mix from Washington, policymakers should focus on encouraging investment, expanding supply and protecting consumers from rising electricity costs. The emerging approach under President Trump and congressional Republicans moves in that direction by allowing something far more reliable than ideology to guide the system: demand for electricity itself. In an era defined by rising electricity demand and volatile global energy markets, the most effective energy policy is the simplest one. Let demand lead — and let American innovation deliver the supply. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM NEWT GINGRICH Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d379243fb569bd90851888 Fetterman says 'moral clarity' drives his widening break with the Democratic Party te 2026-04-06T09:13:08.594Z Fetterman says 'moral clarity' drives his widening break with the Democratic Party Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said that "moral clarity," and not party politics, is his guiding principle, Saturday, as he described a widening break with Democratic colleagues over his support for Israel and opposition to the ongoing government shutdown. "There's been a fracturing between me and my party... primarily it's been Israel," Fetterman said on "Life, Liberty & Levin," noting that he was one of the few Democrats to support Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran. "That might isolate me politically, but I've had no regrets because I've always felt that's the moral clarity, and I never checked, you know, whatever politics are behind it," he said. Fetterman criticized Democrats who campaigned with streamer Hasan Piker, a far-left internet personality who has taken heat for his controversial statements. In one of Piker's more widely criticized moments, he said during a stream in 2019 that "America deserved 9/11," later admitting in an interview that those comments were "inappropriate." He has also called religious Jews "inbred," defended Hamas as being "a thousand times better" than Israel, mocked discussions of antisemitism on college campuses and said it "doesn't matter" if rapes occurred during Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. "Democrats have to decide, whose side are you in? Are you proud to stand with that kinds of an individual or stand with Israel?" Fetterman asked. "I may have lost the socialist vote and the pro-Iran vote in my party, but that's part of my party that's growing, unfortunately." FETTERMAN TELLS FAR-LEFT PROSECUTOR TO 'LIGHTEN UP' AFTER THREATENING TO ARREST ICE AGENTS OVER RAIDS Fetterman also broke from some of his colleagues on the government shutdown, taking a firm stance against it because of the harm to federal employees. "That used to be the Democratic Party position, 'We'd never, ever shut our government down. That's the wrong thing. You're going to hurt workers, you're going to hurt America.'" "What was deeply offensive to me was [Democrats] knew it would have no direct or indirect impact on ICE," he said. Democrats' demands for ICE reforms and Republicans' refusal to acquiesce have been main drivers of the ongoing government shutdown as Congress has failed to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). FETTERMAN CONDEMNS DEMOCRATS FOR REFUSING TO PUT 'COUNTRY OVER PARTY' ON IRAN STRIKES The Pennsylvania Democrat argued TSA agents already had a difficult job, and now they've gone without pay for more than 40 days. "That should be the kind of people we're fighting for," Fetterman said. "And we betrayed them for the wrong reasons." "We have a responsibility as senators to keep our government open, and we find a way forward without punishing all these innocent workers and making our nation less safe." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d379103fb569bd9085187f Iran war nears ‘completion’ as Trump eyes deadline — what the endgame could look like te 2026-04-06T09:12:48.835Z Iran war nears ‘completion’ as Trump eyes deadline — what the endgame could look like President Donald Trump says the war with Iran is "nearing completion," but a looming deadline could determine whether the conflict is actually ending — or about to escalate. "We are going to finish the job, and we’re going to finish it very fast. We’re getting very close," Trump said Wednesday night, adding that U.S. forces will "hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks" and "bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong." As the war enters what analysts describe as its final phase, the administration is signaling a shift from broad military gains to a narrower endgame — raising questions about what "finishing the job" actually means militarily and politically. Trump gave Iran until Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to comply could trigger sweeping strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure. TRUMP PAUSES IRAN ENERGY PLANT STRIKES FOR 10 DAYS AS TALKS ‘GOING VERY WELL’ "If no deal is made … we are going to hit each and every one of their electric-generating plants, very hard and probably simultaneously," he said. "With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE. IT WOULD BE A "GUSHER" FOR THE WORLD???" he said on Truth Social Friday.  The U.S. already has begun expanding its target set to include major infrastructure. This week, American strikes hit one of Iran’s largest bridges — a critical transportation artery — signaling that mixed-use infrastructure supporting military logistics is now firmly on the table. "The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again — Much more to follow!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "IT IS TIME FOR IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE." That raises a central question heading into the final weeks: what, exactly, would "finishing the job" look like? Military analysts say it is unlikely to be a single decisive strike. Instead, the endgame may unfold as a series of escalating options — from intensified attacks on Iran’s remaining missile and drone network, to broader strikes on infrastructure designed to force the regime into a deal, or a longer-term strategy of containing Iran’s capabilities from above. "We will continue to see very aggressive attrition of offensive and defensive targets, as well as infrastructure targets," said RP Newman, a retired Marine ground combat veteran and counterterrorism consultant. Some critics doubted that Trump has a clear exit strategy.  Trump's public address Wednesday "was a summary, somewhat in chronological order, of things he’s already said on social media for the last month — and that, in and of itself, reveals that he doesn’t have a plan," said Trita Parsi, a geopolitical analyst with the Quincy Institute, on X. "I think he wants to get out of this war. I just don’t think he knows how." Rather than winding down, Newman said, the U.S. may still be expanding its options. "That gives the President more options and it gives the enemy an additional problem set to ponder." He also cautioned that Iran retains significant capability despite weeks of strikes. "Iran likely has more missiles and drones remaining in their inventory than some people in organizations think or are claiming," Newman said. Recent U.S. intelligence assessments cited by CNN suggest that roughly half of Iran’s missile launchers remain intact and thousands of drones are still in its arsenal. Behnam Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said the likely objective now is to "degrade and defang the regime of its long-range strike capabilities and prevent it from being able to pose a threat abroad." That effort, he said, would focus not just on weapons, but on the systems that sustain them. "The regime’s bases that house these missiles and drones need to be targeted and collapsed … as well as the domestic supply chain and defense industrial base that supports these projectiles," Taleblu said. At the same time, the administration appears to be signaling limits to how far it will go. Trump has suggested the U.S. may rely on continuous surveillance of Iran’s nuclear sites rather than launching new strikes or sending in ground forces to seize enriched uranium — a strategy Taleblu described as "watching them like a hawk." WHY TRUMP’S WAR SPEECH FAILED: DECLARING VICTORY BUT STILL BOMBING IRAN BACK TO THE ‘STONE AGES’ The influx of thousands of new troops from Marine Expeditionary Units and the 82nd Airborne Division in recent weeks has fueled speculation that the U.S. may be eyeing a ground operation to seize Kharg Island or recover Iran’s nuclear stockpile — estimated at more than 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium — believed to be entombed deep within the Isfahan tunnel complex since the U.S. first collapsed its entrances in June 2025. That approach could allow Washington to step back militarily while maintaining pressure, but it risks leaving key elements of Iran’s nuclear program intact. "Keeping this material relatively accessible for the regime will mean that this will be a problem that the U.S. will be coming back to," Taleblu said. Trump also has signaled that, even as the U.S. pressures Iran to reopen the Strait in the short term, it may not pay a role in securing global energy flows, shifting more responsibility to allies. "To those countries that can’t get fuel… go to the Strait and just take it. Protect it. Use it for yourselves," he said. Still, whether the war can truly be "finished" within Trump’s timeline remains uncertain. Iran is believed to retain portions of its missile and drone arsenal, and analysts warn that even a degraded regime could continue to pose a threat — particularly if key capabilities survive the current campaign. What happens next may depend on whether the pressure applied in the coming days — especially ahead of the April 6 deadline — is enough to force an outcome. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d378fd3fb569bd90851876 I lost my daughter to sanctuary policies. My senators are too cowardly to talk to me te 2026-04-06T09:12:29.124Z I lost my daughter to sanctuary policies. My senators are too cowardly to talk to me My family and I are lifelong Illinoisans. We are now living each day with the consequences of what I believe are misguided sanctuary city and state policies in our state. Our top government leaders—Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, along with Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker—have supported these policies, often without what many would consider meaningful guardrails. Too often there has been no direct engagement from any of these leaders or acknowledgment of the victims who live with the real-world consequences of sanctuary polices. My daughter Katie was killed at age 20 on January 19, 2025, in an incident that should never have happened. She and four of her friends were stopped at a red light in Urbana when they were rear-ended at nearly 80 miles per hour. The driver—previously deported, driving drunk, operating under an alias, and with a record that raised serious concerns—was able to remain in the country and on the road. The impact was so severe that first responders had to pry Katie and the other girls from the wreckage. Katie was killed at the scene. Another young woman died in the hospital the next day. The three others in the car suffered serious injuries. What should have been an ordinary moment at a traffic light became an irreversible tragedy. ANGEL FATHER SLAMS PRITZKER'S SANCTUARY POLICIES, SAYING THEY LEAD TO 'PREVENTABLE' DEATHS That is the reality behind what are often abstract policy debates, including those surrounding sanctuary city and state policies. At the end of March, I encountered that disconnect firsthand. On March 25, 2026, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to testify before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution. Sen. Durbin—one of Illinois’ senators—was part of that broader committee process. Yet it was my other senator, Tammy Duckworth, whom I encountered outside the hearing rooms at the U.S. Capitol. I introduced myself and explained why I was there. I told her about my daughter—an innocent victim in a case that raises serious questions about sanctuary city and state policies she has supported. MY DAUGHTER WAS KILLED, AND I WARNED SANCTUARY CITY POLICIES WOULD COST LIVES AGAIN Her response surprised me. She told me that she was unaware of Katie’s story. Unaware. Fourteen months after her death, a United States senator, who represents me in Congress, was still unfamiliar with an incident that profoundly affected one of her constituents. I chose not to explain my situation further at that moment—not out of disrespect, but out of principle. CHICAGO KILLING REIGNITES SANCTUARY CITY FIGHT AS ANGEL PARENT HEADS TO SENATE HEARING Elected officials have a responsibility to understand the real-world impact of the policies they support. That responsibility should not fall only on grieving families. I told Sen. Duckworth that if she wanted to better understand my situation, she could take the time to learn about what happened and reach out to me directly. I would be open to that conversation. What followed were calls from the senator’s staff offering condolences, and later a request for my email address so the senator could send a letter. I declined. A form letter, while perhaps well-intentioned, is not the same as direct engagement or a meaningful effort to understand. FATHER OF SLAIN 20-YEAR-OLD KILLED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ISSUES STARK WARNING AFTER SHERIDAN GORMAN KILLING At this point, I remain open to a genuine conversation with Sen. Duckworth, though experience makes it difficult to predict if that will ever happen. Unfortunately, this was not an isolated experience. For more than 14 months, Sen. Durbin has not publicly acknowledged Katie’s story—no statement, no outreach, no recognition. DEM SENATORS DODGE CRUCIAL QUESTION ON ILLEGAL ALIEN ACCUSED OF KILLING CHICAGO COLLEGE STUDENT That silence continued even when I sat just feet away from him during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for over two hours last month. During that time, Katie was not mentioned or explained by him —even as other senators took a moment to recognize her life. That absence is difficult to understand. For years, Illinois officials have supported sanctuary city and state policies with an avowed emphasis on compassion and protection. Those goals matter. But what is often missing from the discussion is a full accounting of the risks and unintended consequences those policies may carry. CHICAGO MAYOR DOUBLES DOWN ON ILLEGAL ALIEN 'ASSAULT' COMMENT AFTER SHERIDAN GORMAN'S DEATH And now, we are seeing another heartbreaking loss. The tragic killing of 18-year-old Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman in Chicago last month is another life taken too soon—another family facing unimaginable grief. I take no satisfaction in drawing connections, but it reinforces a concern I have raised before: when the consequences of sanctuary city and state policies are not fully acknowledged or examined, there is a risk that preventable tragedies may continue. What is most difficult is not simply disagreement over policy, it is the feeling that the human impact of these outcomes is not always fully recognized. CHICAGO’S BRANDON JOHNSON BLASTS 'ASSAULTS AGAINST IMMIGRANTS' AS SLAIN SHERIDAN GORMAN IS LAID TO REST For the families and friends left behind, the loss does not fade with time or headlines. It settles into the quiet moments—the empty seat at the table, the milestones that will never be reached, the conversations that will never happen. Much of that grief is carried silently. sh What makes that burden heavier is not only when acknowledgment is withheld or minimized, but when these tragedies are contextualized in ways that shift focus away from the loss itself. When the lives of those taken are treated as secondary to broader political arguments, or when responsibility is redirected rather than accepted, it deepens the sense of distance between leaders and the people they serve. Too often, those who have advanced or defended these policies are reluctant to fully grapple with their consequences. Instead, there is a tendency to reframe, to point elsewhere, or to emphasize competing narratives—rather than to pause and accept responsibility where it is due. SLAIN COLLEGE STUDENT’S MOTHER VOWS ‘FIGHT FOR JUSTICE’ AFTER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHARGED IN CHICAGO KILLING That is not leadership. It reflects a more cynical form of politics—one that families experience in a deeply personal way. Families who have lost loved ones deserve more. They deserve acknowledgment that is direct and sincere. They deserve leaders who are willing to confront difficult outcomes honestly, even when it is uncomfortable, and to take responsibility for the positions they have advanced. A basic understanding and acknowledgment of lives lost—of families forever changed—should not be difficult. It should not depend on politics. It should be a starting point for reflection and, when necessary, reassessment. FACIAL RECOGNITION HELPED CRACK ALLEGED STUDENT MURDER BY ILLEGAL MIGRANT – NEW BILL COULD BAN IT: RET. COP At the heart of this issue is a broader question about responsibility. Public policy should strive to balance compassion with accountability. It should remain open to evaluation, especially when lives are affected. That is what thoughtful leadership requires. Too often, however, political realities—maintaining coalitions, shaping narratives, and defending existing positions—can make that kind of reflection more difficult. When that happens, the distance between policymakers and the people affected by their decisions can grow. This is not about partisanship. It is about responsibility and responsiveness. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION When policies, including sanctuary city and state policies—have real-world consequences, those outcomes deserve acknowledgment. When patterns raise concerns, they deserve careful consideration. And when lives are lost, they deserve to be recognized with sincerity and care. As my family continues to live with this loss, that distance has never felt more real. The question is whether it will remain—or whether those in positions of authority are willing to close it through genuine engagement, accountability, and reflection. Because ultimately, leadership is not only about the policies one supports, but about the willingness to confront their outcomes with honesty and humanity. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JOE ABRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d378e93fb569bd9085186d Primary pause, political firestorm: High-stakes elections this month take center stage te 2026-04-06T09:12:09.599Z Primary pause, political firestorm: High-stakes elections this month take center stage The ballot box battle for the House majority resumes this week. Special U.S. House contests in Georgia and New Jersey and a Virginia referendum that is the latest face-off between President Donald Trump and Republicans and Democrats in the high-stakes congressional redistricting wars — with the House majority on the line — will all draw national attention this month. Also on tap in April: a state Supreme Court election in battleground Wisconsin. The consequential elections come as the 2026 primary calendar, which kicked off in March, takes a break this month before returning with a vengeance in May. TRUMP-BACKED FULLER ADVANCES IN RACE TO FILL MTG'S CONGRESSIONAL SEAT Here's a closer look at the four ballot box showdowns. Trump-backed Republican House candidate Clay Fuller faces off with Democratic candidate Shawn Harris to fill a vacant congressional district in solidly red northwest Georgia that was once held by MAGA firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene. Harris, a retired brigadier general and cattle farmer, and Fuller, a local prosecutor and Air National Guard member, were the top two finishers in a field of 17 candidates, including 12 Republicans, in the early March special election. With no candidate topping 50%, Harris and Fuller advanced to a runoff. SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE'S OLD SEAT IN CONGRESS HEADS INTO OVERTIME The special election comes as Republicans cling to a razor-thin 218–214 majority in the House. That means the GOP cannot afford any surprises or allow Democrats to pull an upset in a district that extends from Atlanta's northwest exurbs to Georgia's northwestern border with Alabama and northern border with Tennessee, which Trump carried by 37 points in his 2024 presidential victory. Fuller, who is expected to consolidate the Republican vote that was divided in the first round, is considered the clear frontrunner in the race. But if Harris holds Fuller's margin to the mid-teens or less, national Democrats will argue the election is the latest in the 14 months since Trump returned to the White House in which they've overperformed. The congressional seat was left vacant when Greene stepped down at the beginning of January. Greene quit Congress with a year left in her term, after a very public falling out with Trump mostly over her push to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. While officially a non-partisan contest, state Supreme Court elections in the Midwestern battleground have become extremely partisan in recent years. HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL With the court's majority on the line in last year's contests, outside money poured in and out-of-state door knockers blanketed Wisconsin. One of the biggest spenders was Trump ally Elon Musk, who headlined a rally days before the election and donned a cheesehead hat worn by fans of the Green Bay Packers. Democrats won that election by a larger-than-expected margin and currently hold a 4-3 majority on Wisconsin's highest court. With a conservative justice retiring, the majority isn't at stake in this year's election, although liberals with a win could expand their majority to 5-2. But if the conservative candidate wins, or keeps it close, the GOP may claim a moral victory. Republican Joe Hathaway, a local mayor, is hoping to pull off an upset in the special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant after now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill stepped down after winning last November's gubernatorial election. Hathaway, who was unopposed in February's primary, faces off in the election against Democrat Analilia Mejia, a progressive organizer backed by left-wing champions Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Mejia pulled off an upset, narrowly edging out front-runner former Rep. Tom Malinowski in a field of 11 candidates. The face-off was one of the latest between progressives and more mainstream Democrats. The 11th Congressional District in northern New Jersey's New York City suburbs was once the kind of seat where Republicans excelled at the ballot box. Hathaway, who has pointed out his differences with Trump, is the type of Republican who could attract crossover voters. Add in that Mejia may be too far to the left for some voters in the district, and there's a chance for some intrigue on Election Day. Voters in Virginia are casting ballots on a Democrat-pushed referendum that would give the competitive state up to four more left-leaning U.S. House districts in time for this year's midterm elections. That could result in a 10-1 advantage for Democrats in the state’s U.S. House delegation, up from their current 6-5 edge.  With two weeks until Election Day, early voting is surging, according to officials, with turnout outpacing early voting from last autumn's general election. Despite being vastly outraised by Democrats, Republicans see positive signs in early turnout. Republicans call the Democrats' redistricting effort an "unconstitutional power grab." Democrats counter that it's a necessary step to balance out partisan gerrymandering already implemented in other states by the GOP. Virginia is the latest redistricting battleground, with Florida on deck, to alter congressional maps ahead of November's elections. Republicans are defending their razor-thin House majority in the midterms, and Democrats need a net gain of just three seats to win back control of the chamber. That means the redistricting efforts in Virginia and other states may very well decide which party controls the House next year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d378d63fb569bd90851864 REP RO KHANNA: Trump needs to stop hurting American workers and stand up to China te 2026-04-06T09:11:50.086Z REP RO KHANNA: Trump needs to stop hurting American workers and stand up to China President Donald Trump announced he will head to Beijing in May with the United States likely still dealing with the economic fallout from his reckless and costly war against Iran. Gas prices are rising, the stock market is tumbling, and American manufacturers, farmers and families are paying more for essential items as Trump continues to impose sweeping tariffs on America’s trading partners.   By contrast, China enjoys stronger economic and strategic advantages than it did before President Trump began his second term. The president’s chaotic tariff policy was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court and has failed to rebalance America’s economic relationship with China. At the same time, it has seriously weakened the global coalition of American allies and partners needed to confront Beijing’s unfair economic policies. Despite Trump’s tariffs, the U.S. global goods trade deficit increased to a record high of $1.23 trillion last year — more than $105 billion over the average goods deficit under President Joe Biden. Meanwhile, China’s trade surplus with the world ballooned, rising to an unprecedented $1.2 trillion in 2025 from $992 billion in 2024. Although the bilateral U.S. trade deficit with China shrank, China now simply reroutes many of its goods — often illegally — to the United States through third countries, a concerning trend the Trump administration has failed to address. TRUMP THREATENS 'MASSIVE' CHINA TARIFFS, SEES 'NO REASON' TO MEET WITH XI The administration’s chaotic policies have harmed American manufacturers, farmers, and port workers — critical groups for America’s competition with China that President Trump claimed his policies would help. Since he returned to office, U.S. manufacturers have shed approximately 100,000 jobs and manufacturing construction has declined by 12%. American farmers have lost more than $14 billion in sales to China and paid over $4 billion in higher input costs. Trump’s impulsive trade actions toward China have hit soybean farmers particularly hard: in 2025, China bought a paltry 7.4 tons of U.S. soybeans, down from 26.8 million tons in 2024. Momentum to rebuild the U.S. shipbuilding industry, which has drawn support from both political parties and major industrial unions, has also stalled after Trump suspended critical fees on Chinese ships after meeting with Xi in South Korea last year. WHY TRUMP’S WAR SPEECH FAILED: DECLARING VICTORY BUT STILL BOMBING IRAN BACK TO THE ‘STONE AGES’ The president has further jeopardized the prospects for workers at U.S. shipyards and ports by attacking the offshore wind industry, which has been forced to cancel ship orders and job contracts after his administration cut hundreds of millions of dollars in government support. In short, Trump has done little to level the playing field with China and address its non-market policies that led to an estimated 3.7 million Americans losing good-paying jobs and contributed to nearly 70,000 U.S. factories shuttering between 2001 and 2018. In fact, he has made things worse. Trump’s visit to China may prove yet another instance of his art of the squeal — not art of the deal. When he meets with Xi, Trump should start by demanding the Chinese Communist Party agree to rebalance our economic relationship and play by the same rules as we do. This means operating on market-oriented principles, upholding basic human rights and ceasing to distort markets with blanket subsidies, illegal dumping, intellectual property theft and currency manipulation. China’s suppression of labor rights and wages, including the use of forced labor, is particularly devastating for U.S. workers. TRUMP SCORES FOUR BIG WINS WITH XI, BUT HAS ONE BIG MISS Trump must be particularly forceful in demanding these changes to Beijing’s policies in the rare earths sector, where its price manipulation, heavy subsidization and lack of worker and environmental protections have stifled competition, giving the CCP a dangerous monopoly over an industry that underpins U.S. national defense and economic security. If China does not support this constructive rebalancing of our relationship, we should be open to reviewing China’s permanent normal trade relations status, which gives China privileged access into the U.S. market. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION In the meantime, we should impose antidumping and countervailing duties as well as targeted tariffs in sectors where China’s overcapacity and other unfair practices threaten U.S. interests. Most importantly, we should invest revenue from those tariffs in a new fund for rebuilding domestic manufacturing in critical industries. Trump must also clearly communicate to Xi that his escalating threats against Taiwan are unacceptable and that any war would be a disaster. Unfortunately, Trump’s war in Iran, which is costing American taxpayers an estimated $1 billion per day, has forced the Pentagon to pull important capabilities from the Indo-Pacific, weakening effective deterrence. His administration’s decision to delay an important arms sale package to Taiwan ahead of his trip and failure to mention Taiwan in its National Defense Strategy likely further embolden Xi. Rather than abandoning our partners, Trump should bring America’s allies together to counter China’s nonmarket practices, revitalize the industrial bases of America and our allies, and push back against China’s efforts to creep towards hegemony in Asia. Any deal President Trump considers with China must put America’s workers, farmers and families first and include a clear commitment to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific. An outcome short of that would make for yet another failed summit with Xi and put America’s economy and our friends in only greater jeopardy. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM REP RO KHANNA Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d378c23fb569bd9085185b Blue states are changing the tax rules on the wealthy and it's going to cost all of us te 2026-04-06T09:11:30.409Z Blue states are changing the tax rules on the wealthy and it's going to cost all of us Every politician eventually runs out of other people's money to spend. Blue state governors and legislators are just running out faster than the rest. Right now, there is a coordinated wave of new tax proposals sweeping California, New York, Washington state, Massachusetts, Michigan and Connecticut. The common thread? They all believe the solution to self-inflicted budget crises is to reach deeper into the pockets of their most productive residents. And if those residents decide to leave, they want to charge them an exit tax on the way out. What? Is this America? Let that sink in. An exit tax. As in, we know you're leaving because of our lousy tax structure, and we want the door to hit you on the way out. CALIFORNIA’S HATRED FOR CAPITALISM IS KILLING THE GOOSE THAT LAID ITS GOLDEN EGG The proposals on the table right now California's Billionaire Tax Act is the crown jewel of this movement. The ballot measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on the total net worth of anyone worth more than $1 billion residing in the state. Not their income. Their net worth. Think about what that means for a founder whose entire net worth is locked up in a private company that employs thousands of people.  And think about how many millionaires they made themselves building that company.  You could have $2 million in liquid assets, and a $100 billion paper valuation and California would hand you a $5 billion tax bill. That's not a tax policy. That's an asset seizure dressed up as fairness. Washington state, which has never had an income tax in its history just passed a 9.9% tax on incomes over $1 million. The moment that bill cleared the legislature, Starbucks founder Howard Schultz announced he was moving to Florida. Shocker. Starbucks' own headquarters announced it's moving to Tennessee. Shocker. When the founder and the company both leave at the same time, that's not a coincidence. That's a message we hear in a resounding fashion from high tax high spend states. Michigan wants to amend its state constitution to impose a 9.25% top rate on incomes over $500,000. For residents of Detroit, the combined state and local rate would approach nearly 12%. Meanwhile, across the border in Ohio, the flat income tax rate is 2.75%. In Indiana, it's 2.95%. You don't need to be a certified financial planner to do that math. You just need a moving truck. SEAHAWKS GM WARNS WASHINGTON’S NEW 'MILLIONAIRE TAX' COULD HURT FREE AGENT RECRUITING This is a story about bad leadership decisions I want to be clear about something. I'm not here to defend billionaires. I'm here to defend economic reality. The top 1% of California taxpayers currently supplies nearly half of all income tax collections in the state. Half. That's not a sustainable revenue model. That's a house of cards. And the moment those top earners which are not just the billionaires, but when the $500,000-a-year business owners, the startup investors, the executives start relocating, the math collapses for everyone else who stays behind. MAMDANI'S ESTATE TAX PLAN COULD DRIVE WEALTH OUT OF STATE, CRITICS WARN This has already started. Six of California's 214 billionaires left before the proposed January 1, 2026, residency cutoff. Those six people alone took $27 billion in potential tax revenue with them. Google co-founder Larry Page dropped $170 million on a Miami estate and moved his family office out of California. David Sacks who lived 30 years in the state packed up for Texas and called the proposed tax what it really is which is an asset seizure. Here's what I've learned in over thirty years as a financial advisor. Wealthy people don't wait for the bill to arrive. They plan years in advance. The exits happening today were decided in law offices and financial planning meetings 18 months ago. The exits that haven't happened yet are being decided right now. Why this should matter to you even if you're not a billionaire WASHINGTON DEMS PASSED AN INCOME TAX THEY KNOW IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL. THAT WAS THE POINT Here's where this stops being an abstract policy debate and starts affecting your daily life. When high earners leave a state, the remaining tax base must pick up the tab. Services get cut. Or taxes get raised on the next rung of earners which are the people making $150,000, then $100,000, then lower. California, New York, and Michigan didn't build world-class universities, hospitals, and infrastructure by accident. They built them on the backs of a thriving private economy. Dismantle the engine, and eventually the whole train stops. There's also a broader economic signal being sent here. When Washington state is no longer a zero-income-tax state, when California makes it financially dangerous to be a successful founder,  and when Michigan punishes its highest earners at nearly 12 cents on the dollar innovation, capital, and job creation go somewhere else. And somewhere else, right now, is Florida, Texas, Tennessee, and Nevada. CALIFORNIA’S LOOMING CAPITAL FLIGHT PROBLEM COULD RESHAPE STATE IN 3 KEY AREAS What you should do right now If you live in one of these states and you have built meaningful wealth including a business, a portfolio, a real estate holding, or a qualified retirement account this is not a news story to skim and forget. This is a planning conversation to have with your financial advisor and your estate planning attorney. Several of these proposals include exit taxes on residents who leave within five years of implementation. The window to plan proactively is now. Not after the ballot measure passes. Not after the bill is signed. Now. Wealthy people are not a fixed resource. They are mobile, they are organized, and they have options. And right now, those options are looking a lot like the Sunshine State instead of the Golden State. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d378ae3fb569bd90851852 Why the Strait of Hormuz matters as Trump issues fresh ultimatum to Iran te 2026-04-06T09:11:10.951Z Why the Strait of Hormuz matters as Trump issues fresh ultimatum to Iran Few places on the planet matter more to the global economy than the Strait of Hormuz. That’s why President Donald Trump has given Iran until Tuesday to allow all vessels through the key waterway — or face strikes on critical infrastructure, as fuel costs climb worldwide. In a profanity-laced post on Truth Social, Trump wrote on Sunday: "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F-----’ Strait, you crazy b-------, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah." "Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!" he wrote in a second post. Trump also said he will hold a press conference at the White House on Monday alongside military officials. SAN FRANCISCO BECOMES FIRST US CITY WHERE DIESEL PRICES TOP $8 A GALLON   At just 21 miles wide at its narrowest point, the waterway between Iran, Oman and the United Arab Emirates is one of the world’s most critical energy choke points. It carries roughly 20 million barrels of oil a day, along with about one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas. It’s also a key artery for refined fuels. The Middle East exports about 1.1 million barrels per day of jet fuel — roughly 15% to 17% of global consumption — according to Jaime Brito, executive director of refining and oil products at OPIS. Much of that supply moves through the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation is already sending oil, gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices sharply higher worldwide. As of April 5, the national average for regular gasoline stood at $4.11 per gallon, according to AAA — up 86 cents from a month earlier. On the West Coast, drivers are seeing the highest costs, with prices reaching $5.92 per gallon in California and $5.37 in Washington.  WHERE GAS PRICES ARE RISING FASTEST AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH WARNING TO IRAN On the East Coast, gas prices are exceeding $4 in several areas, including $4.27 in Washington, D.C., and $4.06 in New York.  In the Midwest, Illinois stands out at $4.29 per gallon, while much of the region remains in the mid-$3 range. Southern states remain cheaper overall, though prices are rising. Texas and South Carolina are averaging $3.82, while Florida is higher at $4.20. Diesel has climbed to $5.61, up about $1.45 over the past month. As a key fuel for freight, shipping and public transportation, it is especially sensitive to supply disruptions. In San Francisco, prices have surged even higher. For the first time on record, average diesel costs have surpassed $8 per gallon, according to GasBuddy — an unprecedented milestone for any U.S. city. Additionally, jet fuel prices in the U.S. have more than doubled in a matter of weeks as Middle East tensions squeeze supply. THE UNLIKELY TOOL TRUMP IS EYEING TO TACKLE RISING OIL PRICES AMID THE IRAN CONFLICT Prices jumped from about $2.11 in January to $4.88 per gallon by April 2, according to the Argus U.S. Jet Fuel Index, a daily benchmark tracking prices in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New York. Jet fuel — one of airlines’ largest expenses — is especially volatile due to thin inventories, specialized storage and limited spot trading. That can amplify price swings when supply tightens. Airlines have warned that inventories could run dry within weeks, raising the risk of higher airfares and flight cancellations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d378873fb569bd90851847 In Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Iran War Is a Dividing Line te 2026-04-06T09:10:31.528Z In Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Iran War Is a Dividing Line Tuesday’s special House election runoff in a conservative stretch of Georgia is one of the first to showcase disagreements over the conflict, including within the G.O.P. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d36f4e3fb569bd90850ec0 Arizona Bill Would Require Schools To Notify Parents Of Serious Threats te 2026-04-06T08:31:10.517Z Arizona Bill Would Require Schools To Notify Parents Of Serious Threats By Matthew Holloway | A bill advancing through the Arizona Legislature would require schools to notify parents and staff within 24 hours of serious threats or incidents involving violence on campus. House Bill 4109 was approved by the Arizona Senate Rules Committee last week and now heads to the full Senate for consideration. The measure previously passed the Arizona House of Representatives in early March by a 35–17 vote, with seven members abstaining and six Democrats joining Republicans in support. Sponsored by Rep. Lydia Hernandez (D-LD24), the bill would require schools to notify parents and employees within 24 hours of “life-threatening violence, threats of life-threatening violence, or threats that involve a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.” Schools would also be required to provide information about the nature of the incident and how administrators responded. Under the legislation, law enforcement would be required to be notified immediately following serious threats or acts of violence. Schools would also be required to confiscate any deadly weapons and hold them until police arrive. HB 4109 would further require school districts to submit annual reports detailing campus safety incidents, including lockdowns, shelter-in-place events, evacuations, weapon-related incidents, and referrals to law enforcement. Districts would also be required to provide a summary of their safety policies. The bill mandates that school districts adopt a formal public safety policy outlining emergency procedures and designating the superintendent as the responsible authority for implementation. Superintendents and school board members could face misdemeanor charges for failing to comply with the law’s requirements. Superintendents may be charged if they fail to notify parents, contact law enforcement, or follow established procedures after serious threats or violence. School board members could face charges if they fail to adopt a safety policy or retaliate against individuals who report violations. Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne told The Center Square that schools in the state face ongoing safety concerns, citing 500 recorded incidents in 2025 involving students bringing firearms onto campus. “Schools that don’t yet have police are playing Russian roulette with the lives of the students and the teachers and the staff,” he said. Horne said the number of police officers assigned to schools has increased from 190 in 2023 to 565 and encouraged schools to work with the Arizona Department of Education to expand campus security coverage. Horne has repeatedly urged school leaders to allow the Arizona Department of Education (AZED) to “provide them with police officers.” He added, “We pay for the police officers. It doesn’t cost them anything.” Newsrooms: Video of Horne comments is available here: https://t.co/2VQXTI0ccR For immediate release: March 9, 2026 Contact: Communications@azed.gov Horne says recent gun incident at elementary school shows need for added safety funds Legislature, Governor to consider more… pic.twitter.com/MObTWTELjX — Arizona Department of Education (@azedschools) March 9, 2026 “We need to do everything we can to protect the safety of our students, teachers [and] staff,” Horne said. He added that reporting requirements would provide transparency about incidents involving weapons or threats on school campuses. Horne blasts Democrats for voting against school safety bill Legislation would require schools to report life-threatening incidents. State schools superintendent Tom Horne says Democrats who voted against HB 4109, a bill requiring schools to report life-threatening on-campus… — Arizona Department of Education (@azedschools) March 26, 2026 In a statement on March 26, Horne was critical of Democrat legislators who voted against the measure, stating, “It is reckless and irresponsible for these legislators to ignore the reality that school campuses are at risk and need every resource at their disposal to protect lives.” “It is ironic that the bill is sponsored by Democrat Representative Lydia Hernandez,” he added. “She deserves credit for this effort. I am pleased the bill passed out of committee even with the opposition from members of her own party.” 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 Arizona Bill Would Require Schools To Notify Parents Of Serious Threats first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d36f393fb569bd90850eb7 Hobbs’ New Arizona Board Of Regents Picks Devoted To DEI te 2026-04-06T08:30:49.527Z Hobbs’ New Arizona Board Of Regents Picks Devoted To DEI By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) grew by two new members this week.  On Monday Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Michele Halyard, an oncologist specializing in breast cancer, and Steve Peru, formerly Coconino County’s manager. “Dr. Michele Halyard is a leader in medical education who will provide expertise to the Board as the universities work to meet the state’s healthcare needs,” said Hobbs in an announcement. “Steve Peru is a longtime public servant with decades of experience who will bring his pragmatic leadership and focus on accountability to the Board. Our public university students deserve the best, and I’m confident Michele and Steve will help ensure the continued excellence of higher education in Arizona.” Halyard’s past and present accomplishments included in Hobbs’ announcement referenced a fellowship with the American Society for Radiation Oncology, professorship of radiation oncology, vice deanship of the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, board membership with the Arizona Community Foundation, and membership with the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee.  One thing not mentioned in Hobbs’ announcement was Halyard’s career-long DEI goals on reforming health care with health equity.  Halyard has spent her 40 years in medicine advocating for affirmative action and health equity in medicine, according to Mayo Clinic profiles on the doctor published in 2023 and 2024. Halyard expressed her belief in the existence of structural racism in medicine, and its disparate impacts on patient suffering and mortality.  “I didn’t see a lot of people of color at the clinic either working or as patients, and I really thought what a shame that was because of the preeminence of healthcare that we deliver,” said Halyard. “People who, perhaps, feel shut out from the healthcare system, people who experience structural racism that prevents them from getting in for the best care, that really results in excess death, excess suffering among populations of people.”  It was under Halyard that Mayo Clinic initiated “antiracism efforts” by using affirmative action in recruiting. Halyard’s husband is Phoenix City Councilman Kevin Robinson, a Democrat and former Phoenix Police Department assistant chief.  Peru’s historic dedication to DEI initiatives wasn’t mentioned in Hobbs’ press release, either.  Shortly after joining Coconino County as their manager, Peru took on a years-long effort by the county to recruit an individual for a DEI directorship position. In the weeks following Trump’s inauguration last year, Peru posted a comment agreeing with another colleague’s LinkedIn post advocating for DEI in K-12 in the wake of the new administration’s policies.  Prior to joining Coconino County, Peru was the chief development and government relations officer at Coconino County Community College and former CEO and president of United Way of Northern Arizona.  Last September Hobbs appointed Jimmy McCain, the youngest son of John McCain, to ABOR. McCain’s appointment stirred controversy, not only for his conflict with Arizona legislative leaders and President Donald Trump, but with his role at a company that was a key sponsor of Hobbs’ inaugural committee.  Hobbs has also appointed Lee Stein, former assistant U.S. attorney and special assistant attorney general within the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. The governor’s two picks for student regents have backgrounds in gun control advocacy. Their contributions to ABOR include expanding time and resources for students’ mental health.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Hobbs’ New Arizona Board Of Regents Picks Devoted To DEI first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d36a983fb569bd90850e05 The backroom of publishing laid bare in new mystery from Evelyn Clarke te 2026-04-06T08:11:04.817Z The backroom of publishing laid bare in new mystery from Evelyn Clarke The novel from Evelyn Clarke, the pen name for authors V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke, is one of readers' most anticipated books this spring. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d363933fb569bd90850d34 Savannah Guthrie shares emotional Easter message te 2026-04-06T07:41:07.912Z Savannah Guthrie shares emotional Easter message Guthrie reflected on her faith and hope amid the search for her missing mother in a message she shares just one day before she returns to the TODAY show. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3637f3fb569bd90850d2b Arizona author's debut adult romance is perfect for locals and literary lovers te 2026-04-06T07:40:47.926Z Arizona author's debut adult romance is perfect for locals and literary lovers Kara McDowell's latest novel, 'The Write Off,' is set at the Tucson Festival of Books, following two rival authors as they confront a decade's worth of history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d35c843fb569bd90850c3e Trump fighting fierce battles, at home and abroad: Why he casually dismisses the consequences te 2026-04-06T07:11:00.049Z Trump fighting fierce battles, at home and abroad: Why he casually dismisses the consequences Donald Trump is waging a two-front war. In Iran, the downing of an American F-15 fighter jet, with the spectacular rescue of the missing second crew member, announced by the president yesterday, was fantastic news thanks to special ops teams who risked their lives to find him. But the fact that the plane was shot down unfortunately undercuts Trump’s argument that the murderous mullahs have no ability to fight back. And it highlights what soldiers have always known: War is hell.  The same goes for the Iranians downing an A-10 attack plane, and though the pilot was quickly rescued, it shows the unpredictable nature of war.  At home, Trump has been firing top aides, and targeting others for dismissal. The ouster of Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem, and media reports about who’s next, has fueled anxiety throughout the Cabinet. The only person who’s probably safe at this point is Jared, given his son-in-law status. WHY TRUMP’S WAR SPEECH FAILED: DECLARING VICTORY BUT STILL BOMBING IRAN BACK TO THE ‘STONE AGES’ There is some connective tissue between these ongoing battles. They reflect a president who busts through the guardrails, scolds his allies, launches a surprise war with little explanation, and turns on those he deems insufficiently loyal. To his supporters, Trump gets results because he’s not afraid to take risks that have paralyzed previous presidents grappling with the world’s leading terror state. To his detractors, Trump is impulsive and reckless, boxing himself into impossible corners by failing to adequately plan for the inevitable consequences. WHY TRUMP FACES AN AGONIZING DECISION ON OBLITERATING IRAN’S OIL SUPPLY IF HE CAN’T GET A DEAL By any fair yardstick, U.S. and Israeli warplanes have decimated Iran’s military machine with a remarkably low casualty rate.      And Iran’s cheap-to-produce drones have caused some injuries to Americans at military bases in surrounding Arab countries, and also inflicted damage on Israel, wounding numerous residents. Asked by NBC’s Garrett Haake in a phone call whether the downing of the F-15 – before the rescue – would affect his negotiations with Iran, Trump said, "No, not at all. No, it’s war. We’re in war, Garrett." One reason the president’s prime-time speech fell short is that the public expected him to declare victory and get out, not threaten to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages." And will he actually wrap things up in "two to three weeks," which is his standard refrain for some time in the future? For the president to urge European nations to just "take" the Strait of Hormuz – after having declared that he wouldn’t end the war without a deal to break the Iranian blockade – shows the mixed messages that have marked this conflict. And then, having washed his hands of anything having to do with Hormuz, Trump posted on Truth Social yesterday: "Open the F----- Strait, you crazy b------s." Uh, which is it? Depends on when you ask him. (CNN ran the quote as a banner, uncensored.) TRUMP VOWS US WILL STRIKE IRAN’S POWER PLANTS, BRIDGES IF STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS NOT REOPENED Trump is touting Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf, as someone he can do business with. But Ghalibaf has repeatedly mocked him, posting: "This brilliant no-strategy war they started has now been downgraded from ‘regime change’ to ‘Hey! Can anyone find our pilots? Please?’" Perhaps the president will lose confidence in him the way he did with Pam Bondi. The now-former attorney general did a terrible job, from botching the Epstein files to refusing to engage with the pedophile’s victims to insulting Democrats at a hearing in which she proudly proclaimed that this was a distraction from the Dow topping 50,000. Bondi unloaded on Jamie Raskin, who led Democrats during Trump’s second impeachment: "You don’t tell me anything, you washed-up loser lawyer. You’re not even a lawyer!?" (Raskin is a graduate of Harvard Law School and taught constitutional law at American University.) But that only partially explains her removal. Bondi did everything she could to prosecute Trump’s political enemies. But charges against James Comey and Letitia James were tossed out by judges or blocked by grand juries that refused to indict. It’s worth dwelling on how outrageous it is for the Justice Department to serve as an attack dog for those who the president has pronounced guilty. Not since John Mitchell went to prison in the Watergate coverup has the department’s mission been so twisted. Bondi’s likely replacement, Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, a former Trump defense lawyer (and ex-prosecutor), backed Bondi every step of the way in turning DOJ into Trump’s Department of Retribution. The president clearly wants Blanche to be even more aggressive. Trump all but confirmed this yesterday to ABC, saying: "Everybody wants it. But Todd’s doing very well. He’s been with me a long time." PAM BONDI IS OUT AS AG — HERE ARE THE CONTENDERS WHO COULD REPLACE HER Trump’s attorneys general have suffered the same fate. He booted Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from the Russiagate probe, and then campaigned against him. Bill Barr resigned under pressure from Trump after finding no widespread fraud in the 2020 election, with the president later hurling insults at him. Noem also did an awful job, seemingly more interested in self-promotion than dealing with the excesses of ICE, especially the fatal shooting of two American citizens, who she branded domestic terrorists. It wasn’t until she falsely accused Trump of approving a costly ad campaign featuring her that he’d had enough. As an added indignity, we learned that Noem had potentially exposed herself to blackmail when those gaudy photos of her cross-dressing husband surfaced. Now there are newspaper reports that Trump may dump Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who’s been accused of an improper relationship with a security staffer, misusing public funds and workplace drinking. Several top aides have resigned, and her husband is barred from the building after an accusation of sexual assault. Trump is also weighing a pink slip for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who often freelances on his own. Lutnick was untruthful about visiting Jeffrey Epstein on his Caribbean island, years after he claimed to have cut off contact. Trump has been asking aides about sacking Tulsi Gabbard, the national intelligence director, but seems to have dropped that idea for now. He doesn’t want headlines about a full-scale housecleaning. "She’s a little bit different in her thought process than me, but that doesn’t make somebody not available to serve," he told reporters the other day.  KRISTI NOEM ‘DEVASTATED’ BY STORY ABOUT HER HUSBAND’S ONLINE ACTIVITIES A judge has also blocked a subpoena for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, the subject of a DOJ criminal probe related to cost overruns for the agency’s renovation of its 89-year-old headquarters. Cabinet shakeups are occasionally used as quick fixes. In 1979, Jimmy Carter demanded that all members resign, and wound up dropping Health Secretary Joe Califano, Treasury Secretary Michael Blumenthal, Energy Secretary James Schlesinger, Transportation Secretary Brock Adams and Attorney General Griffin Bell. It didn’t help. For Trump, it’s almost always a question of loyalty, and for those who fall into disfavor, no amount of butt-kissing is ever enough. SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES So we have the president fiddling with his political lineup and potential replacements even as he is fighting a war against Iran. You might think that would be put on hold as American warplanes are shot out of the sky. But Trump is the ultimate multi-tasker. He’s even found time lately to complain about his planned White House ballroom and filed an emergency appeal, citing national security concerns, of a court ruling that has blocked construction. Whether the president is dealing with Pam Bondi or Mohammad Ghalibaf, he does what he wants, when he wants to do it. And leaves the consequences for another day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d35c5c3fb569bd90850c28 The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has some impressive add-ons that make snapping photos really fun te 2026-04-06T07:10:20.230Z The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has some impressive add-ons that make snapping photos really fun The Xiaomi 17 Ultra gives you a ton of options to play around with images, including preset filters and hardware add-ons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d35a303fb569bd90850bf0 Havasu man accused of vandalizing Trump cutout at business, causing $500 in damage te 2026-04-06T07:01:04.312Z Havasu man accused of vandalizing Trump cutout at business, causing $500 in damage A Lake Havasu City man allegedly vandalized a wooden Trump cutout, causing about $500 in damage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d35a1c3fb569bd90850be7 Yuma man charged in Havasu hit-and-run DUI after BAC tops 4 times legal limit te 2026-04-06T07:00:44.611Z Yuma man charged in Havasu hit-and-run DUI after BAC tops 4 times legal limit A Yuma man was arrested after police say he fled a crash and drove with a blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d34e653fb569bd90850ac2 'It was horrific': 2 people seriously hurt after suspected drunk drive crashes into Cave Creek Bike Week te 2026-04-06T06:10:45.840Z 'It was horrific': 2 people seriously hurt after suspected drunk drive crashes into Cave Creek Bike Week The driver also allegedly struck another car and eight motorcycles, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3457d3fb569bd908509c7 It’s a no-go, Tar Heels: Tommy Lloyd to stay at Arizona amid UNC rumors te 2026-04-06T05:32:45.933Z It’s a no-go, Tar Heels: Tommy Lloyd to stay at Arizona amid UNC rumors INDIANAPOLIS – Amid the excitement of the Men’s Final Four, Tommy Lloyd quieted a fast-moving rumor: He will remain the coach of the Arizona men’s basketball team, he said Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3456a3fb569bd908509be On fire: Landon Hairston’s hot streak is leading ASU baseball’s culture shift te 2026-04-06T05:32:26.109Z On fire: Landon Hairston’s hot streak is leading ASU baseball’s culture shift PHOENIX – Athletes can be dialed in. They can be on a hot streak. A tear. Then there’s whatever Arizona State sophomore outfielder Landon Hairston is on. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d345563fb569bd908509b5 On fire: Landon Hairston’s hot streak is leading ASU baseball’s culture shift te 2026-04-06T05:32:06.452Z On fire: Landon Hairston’s hot streak is leading ASU baseball’s culture shift Arizona State’s Landon Hairston watches a deep home run in a game against Arizona on March 10, 2026 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d345423fb569bd908509ac ‘Don’t poke the bear’: New-look Rattlers used March heat to prepare, win opener te 2026-04-06T05:31:46.756Z ‘Don’t poke the bear’: New-look Rattlers used March heat to prepare, win opener GLENDALE – As time expired on the Arizona Rattlers’ season last year, the San Diego Strike Force had three men in motion. The penalty should have ended the game, but the referees didn’t see it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3452e3fb569bd908509a3 ‘Don’t poke the bear’: New-look Rattlers used March heat to prepare, win opener te 2026-04-06T05:31:26.773Z ‘Don’t poke the bear’: New-look Rattlers used March heat to prepare, win opener Arizona Rattlers coach and general manager Kevin Guy said, "There were some people trying to push my buttons in the offseason and I'm taking this year personally." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3451a3fb569bd9085099a Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez lead UCLA to a national title with a 79-51 rout of South Carolina te 2026-04-06T05:31:06.864Z Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez lead UCLA to a national title with a 79-51 rout of South Carolina PHOENIX — Leading up to Selection Sunday, UCLA claimed that its 31-1 record had a stronger foundation than Connecticut’s 34-0. The bracket-makers didn’t agree. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d345063fb569bd90850991 SPORTS-BKW-SOUTHCAROLINA-UCLA-GET te 2026-04-06T05:30:46.725Z SPORTS-BKW-SOUTHCAROLINA-UCLA-GET Kiki Rice (1) and Gabriela Jaquez (11) of the UCLA Bruins celebrate with the trophy after the victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the national championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday, April… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d33ba73fb569bd90850871 Pair of Democrat lawmakers slam 'blockade of fuel' to Cuba, 'economic bombing' after visit to island te 2026-04-06T04:50:47.377Z Pair of Democrat lawmakers slam 'blockade of fuel' to Cuba, 'economic bombing' after visit to island Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., said after a congressional delegation returned from Cuba that U.S. economic restrictions on the island represented an "illegal U.S. blockade of fuel" and "effectively an economic bombing of the infrastructure of the country." The lawmakers, following their five-day delegation to Cuba, spoke out against what they described as a humanitarian crisis on the island that they argue is linked to the U.S. embargo.  "The illegal U.S. blockade of fuel to Cuba—90 miles south of the United States—adds to the longest embargo in world history and is causing untold suffering to the Cuban people," the lawmakers said in a statement on Sunday. "The United States prevented a single drop of oil from entering Cuba for over three months. This is cruel collective punishment—effectively an economic bombing of the infrastructure of the country—that has produced permanent damage. It must stop immediately." US ALLOWS RUSSIAN OIL TANKER TO REACH CUBA AMID BLOCKADE AS TRUMP SAYS ISLAND 'HAS TO SURVIVE' "We witnessed firsthand premature babies in incubators, weighing just two pounds, who are at tremendous risk because their ventilators and incubators cannot function without electricity," they continued. "Children cannot attend school because there is no fuel for them or their teachers to travel. Cancer patients cannot receive lifesaving treatments because of lack of medications. There is a water shortage because there is little electricity to pump water. Businesses have closed. Families cannot keep food refrigerated, and food production on the island has dropped to just 10 percent of the people’s needs." This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his pressure campaign on Cuba in recent weeks, calling the island a "failed nation" and suggesting that "Cuba is next" following recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela and Iran. The trip came after Jayapal and Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced legislation to block federal funds for military action against Cuba without congressional approval. Jayapal and Jackson said they spoke with families, religious leaders, entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, the Cuban government, Latin American and African ambassadors, humanitarian aid organizations and Cubans across the political spectrum, including dissidents. "Across all sectors, there is agreement: this illegal blockade must end immediately. We do not believe that the majority of Americans would want this kind of cruelty and inhumanity to continue in our name," the lawmakers said. The pair added that the Cuban government "has sent many signals that this is a new moment for the country." "While we were there, President Diaz-Canel released over 2,000 prisoners. The Cuban government has begun to liberalize its economy with significant reforms, including allowing Cuban American entrepreneurs to invest in private businesses in Cuba. Entrepreneurship has grown substantially, with small- and medium-sized private businesses now comprising large parts of the economy," the statement said. CUBA RELEASES 2,000 PRISONERS AMID TRUMP PRESSURE, ENERGY CRISIS "Significantly, the Cuban government has invited in the FBI to conduct an independent investigation of a lethal speedboat shooting," it continued. "The remaining obstacles to progress in Cuba now rest with the United States changing our outdated, Cold War-era policy of coercive economic measures and military pressures against Cuba." Jayapal and Jackson went on to say that "true reform will only come from charting a new course." "The United States and Cuba must immediately enter into real negotiations that provide for the dignity and freedom of the Cuban people and the tremendous benefits to the American people that will accrue from a real collaboration between our two countries," they concluded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3394d3fb569bd90850844 Happy Valley Road closed in Peoria following crash te 2026-04-06T04:40:45.893Z Happy Valley Road closed in Peoria following crash Eastbound Happy Valley Road at 91st Avenue will be closed while police investigate a crash that sent two people to the hospital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d32ff13fb569bd90850667 Care to dance? UCLA did, all the way to an NCAA women’s basketball title te 2026-04-06T04:00:49.336Z Care to dance? UCLA did, all the way to an NCAA women’s basketball title PHOENIX – As the confetti fell and UCLA was crowned national champion, Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Charlisse Leger-Walker took the stage for an encore of the Bruins’ last dance. As the trio has done countless times this season, they delivered a performance similar to that of the UCLA dance team, but this final one felt special after defeating South Carolina 79-51 at Mortgage Matchup Center for the Bruins’ first NCAA championship. Mission complete. UCLA dominated the Gamecocks Sunday afternoon, never trailing while outrebounding South Carolina 49 to 37 and scoring 12 more points in the paint on 13 more second-chance opportunities.  UCLA’s championship was spearheaded by its starting five of Betts, Jaquez, Leger-Walker, Gianna Kneepkens and Kiki Rice, who combined for 70 of the Bruins 79 points. This core of players have lead the way for the Bruins this season as their chemistry and bond drove their team’s success. “What an amazing way to finish off the season with a national championship,” Betts said. “Knowing that we did everything to get there basketball-wise, we also just enjoyed each other. We’re such a close group of girls, I’m going to miss them so much.” The Bruins in 1978 won the AIAW Large College championship. However, for the first time in program history, the UCLA women have won an NCAA national championship. The desire to bring hardware back to Los Angeles for the Bruins community played a huge part in driving this Bruins squad to success.  “I’m just so proud of the way we represented this school, this program, this community,” Betts said. “These girls mean everything to me. This program has changed my life in the best way possible. I’m forever grateful for UCLA.” For Bruins coach Cori Close, she felt extra gratification in winning this title because it proved her hope that recruiting “uncommon, courageous women could yield an uncommon result.” She added that “it just is so much for me not about a national championship. It’s the validation that it can be done differently.” Players on the South Carolina women’s basketball team sit solemnly on the sideline during the Women’s Final Four championship game against UCLA on April 5, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. UCLA beat South Carolina 79-51. (Photo by Sydney Lovan/Cronkite News) Close was mentored early and extensively in her career by UCLA legend John Wooden, who won 10 national championships as the coach of the men’s basketball team from 1948-75. It took Wooden 16 years to win his first title for the Bruins. Close just secured her first title in her 15th year as head coach. However, Close, in the spirit of Wooden, did not want attention directed at her. Instead, she wants people to focus on how the Bruins won: playing as a team. “It wasn’t about whether or not we got the ‘W’ or not,” Close said. “I wanted us to be able to play our best when our best was needed. We delivered on that.” South Carolina fell in the national title game for the second straight season as the offense  struggled to find rhythm consistently against a suffocating Bruins defense. “We had a lot of people taking shots that aren’t normal for us,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. “We didn’t do a good job of getting the people that was supposed to get some better looks at the ball. I think UCLA had a lot to do with it. … I didn’t think we had to play perfect basketball, but we had to play better basketball.” Staley, despite the tough loss, wants people to give UCLA credit and support its win. Specifically, Staley praised Close and spoke of their positive relationship over the years. “I’m always happy for people that worked hard in this game, who are really quality people,” Staley said. “I want good things to happen for them. Cori is one of those people who really works at making our game better. Not just UCLA, but our entire game.” A big part of the UCLA win in the title game was Gabriela Jaquez, who tallied a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Jaquez did not want to point to her own successes. She credited her performance on fulfilling her role and have the support of teammates. “I had open shots and I made ’em – I think that was just kind of what it was,” Jaquez said. “Just super proud of this group and how we played as a team to get this victory.” The post Care to dance? UCLA did, all the way to an NCAA women’s basketball title appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d32b7b3fb569bd908505ef Close quarters: Inspired by John Wooden, UCLA coach creates winning environment te 2026-04-06T03:41:47.015Z Close quarters: Inspired by John Wooden, UCLA coach creates winning environment PHOENIX – April 3, 1995. A 23-year-old assistant coach for UCLA’s women’s basketball team sat in Seattle’s Kingdome, watching the Bruins men’s team claim national glory for the 11th time. Thirty-one years and two days later, that assistant can call herself a national champion. Driven by the 11 banners hung for the men’s team in the Pauley Pavillion rafters, Cori Close always had a national championship in mind when she took the job at UCLA in 2011. Although attending the 1995 title game helped cement Close’s passion, the previous 10 had an even larger impact. Close, 54, was not alive for over half of those titles, but the coach who won them, John Wooden, is still one of the biggest influences in her life. Although Close has now reached the peak of college basketball success, she thinks that Wooden would be proud of her for much more than cutting down the nets. “Coach Wooden actually wouldn’t care as much about the championship as he would about staying true to our process,” Close said after Sunday’s 79-51 national title victory at Mortgage Matchup Center.. “I hope I would make him proud by realizing and recognizing that this is a by-product of what’s happened in their habits, in their love for each other, in committing to a process over a long period of time.” Wooden might have retired in 1975, but he stayed around the UCLA program long after. While Close spent time at UCLA as an assistant, she would typically look to Wooden for advice, and for more than a decade, met him twice a week at his home to talk basketball and life. The legendary coach always knew what to say. Close never had Wooden as a resource after taking the job in Westwood in 2011, one year after his death. She was nervous about her new role.  “I remember thinking to myself, ‘Oh my gosh, I don’t want to let him down,’” Close said. “The biggest way I can pay it forward is to live in a way and coach in a way and teach in a way that pays it forward what he did for me.” Close then teared up, thinking of his impact beyond the titles he won. “I think the biggest thing he did is every time I would ask him, ‘What would you do here,’ he would never answer,” Close said. “He would always make me realize that I’m wired uniquely, and it wasn’t about what he would do, it’s how am I wired to lead to my best.” The advice, or lack of it, from Wooden has now certainly paid off. The win, years in the making, was the product of patience and connection from UCLA players and staff. Although  three freshmen and a sophomore are part of UCLA’s roster, eight players in the Bruins’ locker room are seniors. One unique aspect that those players experienced was a gradual climb. Going from Sweet 16 to Final Four to national champions, it took belief from the UCLA staff.  One of the players the staff believed in most was Lauren Betts, who transferred in ahead of her sophomore season in 2023-24. Voted the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, she is grateful for what the school gave her. “I can’t thank this program enough for how much they believed in me,” Betts said. “When I came in my sophomore year, I was completely different than I am today. I showed up and I had zero confidence. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to play basketball for that much longer. Coach Cori really stayed patient with me. She wanted to see me accomplish everything that I’d ever dreamed of.” UCLA center Lauren Betts signals to be passed the ball during the Women’s Final Four championship game against South Carolina on April 5, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Betts was awarded the Women’s Final Four Most Outstanding Player of the Year. (Photo by Sydney Lovan/Cronkite News) With a lack of confidence thrown out of the window, Betts shined in Westwood, averaging 20.2 and 17.2 points per game in her last two college seasons.  She stepped into the tournament with a goal of erasing the pain from last year’s Final Four loss. Knocking out all challengers in UCLA’s way en route to the national title game, UCLA prepared hard for the Gamecocks on Saturday. During practice, fewer than 24 hours before tipoff in the last game of her college career, Betts had a special feeling of what was to come. “Yesterday, I knew that we were going to win because we were so focused,” Betts said. “When you have a certain energy in practice, you wake up the next morning, you’re like, ‘We have done everything you can possibly do to be ready for a game.’ It’s just the confidence that you have.” Then, the ball was tipped. The Bruins were there, and the one running for her life like a shooting star was Gabriella Jaquez. Despite what “One Shining Moment” says, the world knew just how hard Jaquez worked in all the years before the title game. At Mortgage Matchup Center, it showed. Putting up 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Jaquez contributed to UCLA’s one shining moment. Growing up in Southern California, she had the opportunity to watch a different Bruins team make a memorable run to the Final Four, one that included her brother, Jaime. Jaime, who also played at UCLA, made the all-regional team in the 2021 tournament, where the Bruins became the second team to go from First Four to Final Four. A high schooler while she watched her brother make magic in March, Gabriella had the will to end up in Westwood. Now looking back, she couldn’t be happier. “Super satisfied with this result,” Gabriella said. “The journey was even better. Coming in my freshman year, my dream was to be at UCLA. Just to have an offer from UCLA brought tears to my eyes.” While she is grateful for her relationship with her brother, who made sure to attend the title game after dropping 32 points for the Miami Heat the night before, she still took the time to flex a bit. “Of course I have bragging rights,” she said. “I’m a champion now.” While she now looks to move up to the professional level, she took the time to make a reference to another Los Angeles basketball legend. Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s iconic press conference after Game 2 of the 2009 NBA Finals, Gabriella added her own spin. “Job’s finished,” she said. “Job is finished.” The post Close quarters: Inspired by John Wooden, UCLA coach creates winning environment appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3268e3fb569bd9085056f Close quarters: Inspired by John Wooden, UCLA coach creates winning environment te 2026-04-06T03:20:46.068Z Close quarters: Inspired by John Wooden, UCLA coach creates winning environment PHOENIX – April 3, 1995. A 23-year-old assistant coach for UCLA’s women’s basketball team sat in Seattle’s Kingdome, watching the Bruins men’s team claim national glory for the 11th time. Thirty-one years and two days later, that assistant can call herself a national champion. Driven by the 11 banners hung for the men’s team in the Pauley Pavillion rafters, Cori Close always had a national championship in mind when she took the job at UCLA in 2011. Although attending the 1995 title game helped cement Close’s passion, the previous 10 had an even larger impact. Close, 54, was not alive for over half of those titles, but the coach who won them, John Wooden, is still one of the biggest influences in her life. Although Close has now reached the peak of college basketball success, she thinks that Wooden would be proud of her for much more than cutting down the nets. “Coach Wooden actually wouldn’t care as much about the championship as he would about staying true to our process,” Close said after Sunday’s 79-51 national title victory at Mortgage Matchup Center.. “I hope I would make him proud by realizing and recognizing that this is a by-product of what’s happened in their habits, in their love for each other, in committing to a process over a long period of time.” Wooden might have retired in 1975, but he stayed around the UCLA program long after. While Close spent time at UCLA as an assistant, she would typically look to Wooden for advice, and for more than a decade, met him twice a week at his home to talk basketball and life. The legendary coach always knew what to say. Close never had Wooden as a resource after taking the job in Westwood in 2011, one year after his death. She was nervous about her new role.  “I remember thinking to myself, ‘Oh my gosh, I don’t want to let him down,’” Close said. “The biggest way I can pay it forward is to live in a way and coach in a way and teach in a way that pays it forward what he did for me.” Close then teared up, thinking of his impact beyond the titles he won. “I think the biggest thing he did is every time I would ask him, ‘What would you do here,’ he would never answer,” Close said. “He would always make me realize that I’m wired uniquely, and it wasn’t about what he would do, it’s how am I wired to lead to my best.” The advice, or lack of it, from Wooden has now certainly paid off. The win, years in the making, was the product of patience and connection from UCLA players and staff. Although  three freshmen and a sophomore are part of UCLA’s roster, eight players in the Bruins’ locker room are seniors. One unique aspect that those players experienced was a gradual climb. Going from Sweet 16 to Final Four to national champions, it took belief from the UCLA staff.  One of the players the staff believed in most was Lauren Betts, who transferred in ahead of her sophomore season in 2023-24. Voted the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, she is grateful for what the school gave her. “I can’t thank this program enough for how much they believed in me,” Betts said. “When I came in my sophomore year, I was completely different than I am today. I showed up and I had zero confidence. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to play basketball for that much longer. Coach Cori really stayed patient with me. She wanted to see me accomplish everything that I’d ever dreamed of.” UCLA center Lauren Betts signals to be passed the ball during the Women’s Final Four championship game against South Carolina on April 5, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Betts was awarded the Women’s Final Four Most Outstanding Player of the Year. (Photo by Sydney Lovan/Cronkite News) With a lack of confidence thrown out of the window, Betts shined in Westwood, averaging 20.2 and 17.2 points per game in her last two college seasons.  She stepped into the tournament with a goal of erasing the pain from last year’s Final Four loss. Knocking out all challengers in UCLA’s way en route to the national title game, UCLA prepared hard for the Gamecocks on Saturday. During practice, fewer than 24 hours before tipoff in the last game of her college career, Betts had a special feeling of what was to come. “Yesterday, I knew that we were going to win because we were so focused,” Betts said. “When you have a certain energy in practice, you wake up the next morning, you’re like, ‘We have done everything you can possibly do to be ready for a game.’ It’s just the confidence that you have.” Then, the ball was tipped. The Bruins were there, and the one running for her life like a shooting star was Gabriella Jaquez. Despite what “One Shining Moment” says, the world knew just how hard Jaquez worked in all the years before the title game. At Mortgage Matchup Center, it showed. Putting up 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Jaquez contributed to UCLA’s one shining moment. Growing up in Southern California, she had the opportunity to watch a different Bruins team make a memorable run to the Final Four, one that included her brother, Jaime. Jaime, who also played at UCLA, made the all-regional team in the 2021 tournament, where the Bruins became the second team to go from First Four to Final Four. A high schooler while she watched her brother make magic in March, Gabriella had the will to end up in Westwood. Now looking back, she couldn’t be happier. “Super satisfied with this result,” Gabriella said. “The journey was even better. Coming in my freshman year, my dream was to be at UCLA. Just to have an offer from UCLA brought tears to my eyes.” While she is grateful for her relationship with her brother, who made sure to attend the title game after dropping 32 points for the Miami Heat the night before, she still took the time to flex a bit. “Of course I have bragging rights,” she said. “I’m a champion now.” While she now looks to move up to the professional level, she took the time to make a reference to another Los Angeles basketball legend. Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s iconic press conference after Game 2 of the 2009 NBA Finals, Gabriella added her own spin. “Job’s finished,” she said. “Job is finished.” The post Close quarters: Inspired by John Wooden, UCLA coach creates winning environment appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d321da3fb569bd908504c0 New Hampshire suspect who shot officer and triggered massive manhunt killed in police gunfight te 2026-04-06T03:00:42.051Z New Hampshire suspect who shot officer and triggered massive manhunt killed in police gunfight The suspect who allegedly shot a New Hampshire police officer has been killed in a gunfight with authorities, officials said Sunday. Matthew J. Masse, 38, allegedly opened fire on family members and the responding officer Saturday afternoon in Raymond, sparking a massive manhunt that included road closures and a shelter-in-place order. "There was an exchange of gunfire between Mr. Masse with his rifle and the officers," the state Attorney General’s Office said. "Following that exchange, Mr. Masse was found deceased by officers when they approached his location." An autopsy has been scheduled for early this week to confirm his cause and manner of death, the office added. MASSIVE MANHUNT UNDERWAY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE TOWN AFTER GUNMAN ALLEGEDLY WOUNDS POLICE OFFICER, FIRES ON FAMILY The incident erupted shortly after 1:30 p.m., when Masse reportedly shot his relatives with a long gun and then fired at responding police. A Nottingham Police Department officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. The suspect — described as a middle-aged white male who is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 202 pounds — reportedly had active felony warrants for attempted arson at his family's home on Thursday. After the shooting, Masse fled into a wooded area, triggering a large-scale manhunt, officials said, and K-9 units were deployed and officers were "working feverishly with other agencies" in an all-hands-on-deck search. MAN WITH PRIOR ARREST CAUGHT ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO SHOVE STRANGER INTO TRAIN TRACKS TWICE IN TERRIFYING VIDEO New Hampshire State Police found Masse around 10:06 p.m., hours after residents near Ham Road had been told to shelter in place, authorities said. During the attempted arrest, an exchange of gunfire broke out. Authorities later found Masse dead at the scene, with his long gun recovered nearby. No other officers or civilians were injured, and authorities said there is no further threat to the public.  The names of the officers involved are being withheld pending formal interviews, per protocol. Fox News' Alexandra Koch contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d31f873fb569bd9085048c Body found in Phoenix te 2026-04-06T02:50:47.015Z Body found in Phoenix Phoenix police say officers found a man near 44th Street and Earll Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d316233fb569bd90850380 Baby among 3 dead in holiday horror as Easter egg hunt turns deadly te 2026-04-06T02:10:43.967Z Baby among 3 dead in holiday horror as Easter egg hunt turns deadly Three people were killed, including a 10-month-old girl, after high winds toppled a tree in Germany during an Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning, according to authorities. Around 50 people from a nearby residential facility for new mothers, pregnant women and children were attending the egg hunt in a wooded area near the town of Satrupholm at about 11 a.m. when a 100-foot tree fell on top of them, police said in a statement. Four people became pinned under the tree, police said. DUCK-HUNTING TRIP IN NEW ORLEANS TURNS DEADLY UNTIL LAST-MINUTE PRAYER BRINGS MIRACLE First responders arrived at the scene and first began treating a 21-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl, but both died at the scene. The woman's 10-month-old daughter also later died at the hospital. An 18-year-old woman sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital in a helicopter. The residential facility is part of the state-funded child welfare system, supporting pregnant women and new mothers who need help, according to its website. Grief counselors were sent to the scene after the fatal incident on Sunday. Pictures from the scene showed several Easter eggs scattered on the ground as two of the victims were seen covered in white sheets. The German weather service had put the area under a high winds warning. ONE DEAD AND DOZENS INJURED DURING PREGAME EVENT AT PERU SOCCER STADIUM Officials from the Schleswig-Holstein region, where the facility is located, said they were "deeply shaken" by the Easter tragedy. "Our thoughts are with the family members of the dead, with the injured, and with everyone who had to experience this terrible occurrence," regional Governor Daniel Günther, Interior Minister Magdalena Finke, and Youth and Families Minister Aminata Touré said in a joint statement to the dpa news agency. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3118a3fb569bd90850322 SR 51 pavement project is underway te 2026-04-06T01:51:06.087Z SR 51 pavement project is underway A map shows the project area for the SR 51 I-10 to Shea Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation project, which began in mid-March and is expected to take six months to complete (graphic courtesy of ADOT). A project to improve the pavement surface along State Route 51 between the Interstate 10 “Mini-Stack” interchange and Shea Boulevard in Phoenix began the weekend of March 13-16, and is expected to take approximately six months to complete. The pavement rehabilitation project by the Arizona Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Maricopa Association of Governments, will run along a 9.5-mile section of State Route 51, between Interstate 10 (Papago Freeway) and Shea Boulevard. The purpose is to extend the life of the pavement and improve the driving experience and safety. The SR 51, I-10 to Shea Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation project is included in the Regional Transportation Plan for Maricopa County and funded through Proposition 479, a countywide dedicated half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements approved by voters in 2024. This work began with a series of weekend closures along SR 51 so crews can remove the top layer of older, worn asphalt pavement along the nearly 10-mile stretch. They also will use the concrete pavement treatment known as diamond grinding to provide a smoother ride. The process adds small grooves to the pavement to help limit tire noise. The $17.8 million project is scheduled for completion this fall. In addition to weekend closures, the work will require weeknight lane and ramp restrictions or closures. For details about the project, visit www.azdot.gov/projects/central-district-projects and search “SR 51.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d311763fb569bd90850319 Neighbors host Music in the Park te 2026-04-06T01:50:46.455Z Neighbors host Music in the Park The Carnation Association of Neighbors invites the community to its third annual Music in the Park celebration on Sunday, April 12, at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, which offers the opportunity to soak up good music, great company and community spirit. The free family-friendly event, held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., takes place on the amphitheater and along the north edge of the Circle of Life. Enjoy live performances by two outstanding Phoenix bands, with a DJ spinning tunes between sets. Kids will love the face‑painting station and bounce house, while adults can explore a variety of local vendors and sample treats from several food trucks. Learn more at www.carnationassociationaz.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d30f1a3fb569bd908502b9 Artemis II astronaut marvels at 'beauty of creation' in Easter message from deep space te 2026-04-06T01:40:42.472Z Artemis II astronaut marvels at 'beauty of creation' in Easter message from deep space Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover reflected on "the beauty of creation" as he delivered a message of faith and unity from deep space this weekend. Glover, the pilot of the historic lunar mission, was asked by CBS News Saturday about observing the Easter holiday while traveling away from Earth. "I don't have anything prepared. I'm glad you brought it up, though; I think these observances are important," Glover responded. Invoking the Bible and humanity's place in the cosmos, Glover shared his perspective on the uniqueness of Earth. ARTEMIS II ASTRONAUTS FACE TOILET TROUBLE AS THEY HEAD TOWARD THE MOON "As we are so far from Earth and looking at the beauty of creation, I think, for me, one of the really important personal perspectives that I have up here is I can really see the Earth as one thing," Glover said. "When I read the Bible and I look at all the amazing things that were done for us... You guys are talking to us because we're in a spaceship really far from earth, but you’re on a spaceship called Earth that was created to give us a place to live in the universe and the cosmos." Glover emphasized how precious human life is while marveling at the planet's place in the universe. "Maybe the distance we are from you makes you think what we're doing is special, but we're the same distance from you. And I'm trying to tell you — just trust me — you are special," he said. "In all of this emptiness — this is a whole bunch of nothing, this thing we call the universe — you have this oasis, this beautiful place that we get to exist together." ASTRONAUT VICTOR GLOVER PRAISED FOR SAYING MOON MISSION IS 'HUMAN HISTORY,' NOT 'BLACK HISTORY' He said the holiday was an opportunity to reflect on a shared responsibility for unity, regardless of religious background. "I think, as we go into Easter Sunday, thinking about all the cultures all around the world, whether you celebrate it or not, whether you believe in God or not, this is an opportunity for us to remember where we are, who we are, and that we are the same thing, and that we've gotta get through this together." The Artemis II crew includes NASA Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen. The team is making humanity’s first journey to the moon since 1972, following a flight path similar to that of Apollo 13. On Sunday, the crew sent additional Easter greetings and revealed they had celebrated by hiding "eggs" around the spacecraft. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "We wanted to take a minute to commemorate the holiday that we have at this time of year, something that many religions and many cultures hold dear," Koch said. "We did hide a few eggs around the cabin. They were the dehydrated scrambled egg variety, but we were all pretty happy with them." Hansen also shared a message, emphasizing love as a universal value. "Happy Easter everyone," he said. "We're talking up here as a crew and we did want to send a special Easter message on this day and, no matter your faith or religion, for me the teachings of Jesus were always a very simple truth of love, universal love." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d30cc63fb569bd90850297 Man dies after altercation with police in Mesa te 2026-04-06T01:30:46.325Z Man dies after altercation with police in Mesa The Mesa Police Department said in a release that the man resisted arrest and assaulted officers before being put in handcuffs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d308153fb569bd90850226 Suspect arrested in connection with the death of Mesa man te 2026-04-06T01:10:45.864Z Suspect arrested in connection with the death of Mesa man Mesa police officers responded to a home near Stapley Drive and Main Street for a welfare check on March 18. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d3037a3fb569bd908501ae Arizona lottery results for Sunday, April 5, 2026 te 2026-04-06T00:51:06.436Z Arizona lottery results for Sunday, April 5, 2026 Powerball - April 1 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d303653fb569bd90850199 And the winner is... Meet the champions of the 2026 Read to the Final Four program te 2026-04-06T00:50:45.814Z And the winner is... Meet the champions of the 2026 Read to the Final Four program The statewide program, presented by Helios Education Foundation, held its championship celebration just before the NCAA Women's Final Four in Phoenix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2f7aa3fb569bd9084ffdc Warnock likens pro-Trump Christian leaders to those who used Scripture to defend slavery te 2026-04-06T00:00:42.114Z Warnock likens pro-Trump Christian leaders to those who used Scripture to defend slavery Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., compared Christian leaders who say their faith supports President Donald Trump to religious people who justified slavery in America. During an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper that aired Sunday, Warnock, who serves as the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, was asked several questions about how his Christian faith influences his politics. After saying he prayed for the president but didn't endorse his "ungodly" administration, Tapper asked the Democratic Senator what he thought about pastors who go to the White House to show their support for Trump and believe he was put in office with a divine purpose. "There are a lot of religious leaders who go to the White House and not only pray for the President, but make a show of suggesting that he was chosen by God for this mission," Tapper said. BATTLEGROUND DEM CANDIDATE LINKED PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF FAITH TO POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN 2023 SPEECH "Yeah, they're wrong," Warnock responded, before comparing these leaders to those who skewed Scripture to justify American slavery. "And there were Christians who thought that slavery was, you know, somehow God-like—American chattel slavery—and they justified it. And they used Scriptures to support their position," he continued. "It just so happens that I’m the product of a countervailing tradition that was literally born fighting for freedom. That understood that God didn't create us to be slaves. That’s why the Black Church was emerged." Warnock went on to say the Black Church was a church that began by "correcting the American heresy that somehow tried to reconcile the faith of Jesus to slavery." During the interview, Warnock said he prayed for Trump because he needed "a lot of prayer." SPEAKER JOHNSON USES BIBLE TO JUSTIFY SECURED BORDERS AFTER BEING ASKED ABOUT POPE’S RHETORIC ON MIGRANTS He also said the president needed to be held accountable for his "bigotry" and "cruelty that he is unleashing on American streets through his version of ICE." "I have to be honest about what he’s doing," he told Tapper. "His kind of unabashed, unvarnished bigotry; the cruelty that he is unleashing on American streets through his version of ICE. Those things have to be condemned. And so, for me, prayer and prophetic speech, which holds power accountable—those two things go hand-in-hand. I am not about to be the chaplain, blessing that which is ungodly and unjust." Tapper also pressed Warnock on how he responds to conservative parishioners at his church who disagree with his political views on immigration and abortion. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I'm sure you encounter quite a bit, African American members of your church, Baptists who are more socially conservative than you, who say, 'I'm with you on the hunger, I'm with you on the kindness, but Laken Riley was murdered by an undocumented immigrant and I see nothing compassionate about having him in this country,'" Tapper said. "Or they talk about abortion, or other things that maybe are not in line with your politics." "How do you confront that?" he asked. "Oh, we're Baptist," Warnock responded, before saying he welcomes a variety of viewpoints at his church . "We could all use a little bit more grace these days," he added. "Grace for people who don‘t share our point of view." When reached for comment, White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told Fox News Digital that, "President Trump made a campaign promise to fight for religious freedom, and he has quickly secured major, commonsense victories for people of faith – from restoring biological truth to protecting parents’ fundamental rights and keeping men out of women’s sports." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home