https://meenews.co/post/6a1eedf1ee6011c3f4ea28e2 Chicago high school faces outcry after axing Arabic program te 2026-06-02T14:51:29.984Z Chicago high school faces outcry after axing Arabic program A Chicago high school's decision to eliminate its Arabic language program due to low enrollment and budget constraints has sparked backlash from community members who argue the course is vital for inclusion and diversity. Lincoln Park High School (LPHS) announced it will no longer offer Arabic to incoming freshmen. The decision comes as Chicago Public Schools (CPS) grapples with a projected $732.5 million deficit, forcing districtwide cuts to teaching and administrative staff, according to a new report by The Chicago Tribune. LPHS Principal Eric Steinmiller defended the decision during a May 21 local school council meeting. Steinmiller explained that beyond the district’s severe financial constraints, the Arabic program enrolled a total of just 20 students this year and ranked as the school's "lowest-performing" International Baccalaureate (IB) language track based on test scores. However, the decision has upset local activists, parents, and students who are demanding the administration reverse course. An online petition protesting the cancellation has already garnered more than 1,500 signatures. CHICAGO SCHOOLS FACE ENROLLMENT CRISIS WITH 150 BUILDINGS HALF-EMPTY "Eliminating access to Arabic for incoming students would limit educational opportunities and reduce the diversity of language offerings available at LPHS," the petition reads. "Language programs are essential not only for academic growth, but also for fostering empathy, inclusion, and cross-cultural understanding within our school community." The group frames the programming as evidence of the school's "commitment to educational equity, multicultural learning, and the long-term success of LPHS students." The Chicago branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also criticized the school's decision. Jordan Esparza-Kelley, communications coordinator for CAIR-Chicago, argued the language provides vital real-world skills, similar to learning Spanish. CHICAGO SCHOOLS BLASTED BY PARENTS' RIGHTS WATCHDOG OVER 'APPALLING' LGBT AGENDA REVEALED IN UNEARTHED DOCS "No one would propose the removal of trigonometry at a school, right? However, only a subset of students will go on in their life and do that specific variant of math," Esparza-Kelley argued. "The other side of that is every student there speaks. Language programs in general, I think, are more fruitful than some of the other programs that would never have a floating question mark over their heads." Students who spoke at the LSC meeting claimed the program suffered from low enrollment because school leadership under-promoted it to students. Steinmiller noted that the school sought external funding to keep the program afloat.In 2022, LPHS was awarded a one-time, $100,000 grant spread over three years from the Qatar Foundation International. However, that funding was not enough to sustain the program long-term, according to LSC co-chair Amy Zemnick. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I’m not saying there’s not value in the program, and if there was money, absolutely, we would love to keep it, but there’s a lot of different factors here that play into why it’s not sustainable," Zemnick told The Tribune. "The main one being we just don’t have the money or the kids." In a statement to Fox News Digital, Chicago Public Schools reaffirmed that financial constraints and a lack of student interest left them with no choice. "Chicago Public Schools (CPS) works continuously to provide a well-rounded and high-quality education in all settings, with lots of options, to best prepare students for college and careers," a spokesperson said. "Lincoln Park High School administrators are committed to a curriculum that honors and reflects the diversity of Chicago and the world. The school, however, can no longer justify the costs associated with the Arabic language programming due to a significant decline in student interest."  CPS noted that nine other schools across the district still offer Arabic as a world language. The district added that the 16 LPHS students currently enrolled in the track will be permitted to finish their fourth and final year of the program next year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eedc7ee6011c3f4ea28c3 Anthropic scales Claude Mythos to critical infrastructure in 15+ countries te 2026-06-02T14:50:47.583Z Anthropic scales Claude Mythos to critical infrastructure in 15+ countries Anthropic is expanding Project Glasswing, its security vulnerability program, and access to Mythos to 150 organizations across 15 countries — targeting critical infrastructure in power, water, healthcare, and communications where a cyberattack could affect 100 million people. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eedb2ee6011c3f4ea28ba X caters to creators with new ‘React with Video’ feature te 2026-06-02T14:50:26.955Z X caters to creators with new ‘React with Video’ feature X will now let you 'react with video' to posts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eebb3ee6011c3f4ea25be Todd Blanche reveals DOJ unearthed cache of Jack Smith documents inside forgotten room te 2026-06-02T14:41:55.593Z Todd Blanche reveals DOJ unearthed cache of Jack Smith documents inside forgotten room Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche revealed that the Department of Justice discovered a room packed with documents from former special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Donald Trump. Speaking on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast, Blanche said the room was not officially a "secret," but that personnel were unaware of it. His comments come after FBI Director Kash Patel and former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino also discussed documents discovered by investigators. "We found a room like that at DOJ, a few months ago," Blanche said. "It's not fair to say it was a secret room, but it's a room that had a lot of material in it." Blanche added that the documents were found in "burn bags," which are typically used to destroy sensitive documents for security purposes. He said while it’s not uncommon to use these types of bags to get rid of sensitive information, where it was left led him to believe an "honorable" agent may have been trying to preserve it. PATEL FOUND THOUSANDS OF SENSITIVE TRUMP–RUSSIA PROBE DOCS INSIDE 'BURN BAGS' IN SECRET ROOM AT FBI "It's not the existence of a burn bag that I think is interesting or problematic depending on which side you're on," Blanche said. "This one was in a place where I get the point that an honorable FBI agent might have left it there because it was not where it would normally be to be destroyed," he added. "[We] kind of stumbled on it, but it looked almost intentional." In April, Bongino revealed to Hannity that they’d found a "mother lode" of documents tied to the "Russiagate" investigation that he alleges were meant to be destroyed. PATEL FIRES BACK AT MEDIA CRITICS AFTER UNCOVERING SECRET FBI 'BURN BAGS' WITH CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS "That was basically the keys to the kingdom on Crossfire. And the document was so sensitive, we were not even to carry it outside of the office," Bongino said. "I'm reading this document and I'm like, ‘I can't believe this happened in the United States.’ It wasn't just that it happened in the United States, it was that so many people knew about it," he said. "All you had to do was read it. This thing was bulls--- from the start." Bongino said the roughly 100-page document reshaped his understanding of the probe. He said he was "scared" by how many people were involved and did not speak up. "Crossfire Hurricane" was the FBI’s probe into potential collusion between President Donald Trump and Russia. In July 2025, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard alleged the Obama administration promoted a narrative about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election that she said officials knew was wrong. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eeb8bee6011c3f4ea2574 Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence te 2026-06-02T14:41:15.675Z Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who leads the federal housing finance agency, will have oversight of the United States intelligence agencies. He has no known background in intelligence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eeb77ee6011c3f4ea2550 White House Seeks to Impose Political Test on Billions in Federal Grants te 2026-06-02T14:40:55.187Z White House Seeks to Impose Political Test on Billions in Federal Grants A new proposal would allow the administration to block grants if they do not satisfy President Trump’s agenda or support what it calls “anti-American” values. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eeb5dee6011c3f4ea2507 Apple’s MacBook Neo is winning over a new generation of buyers te 2026-06-02T14:40:29.594Z Apple’s MacBook Neo is winning over a new generation of buyers The MacBook Neo shipped 1.1 million units in its first weeks on sale, IDC estimates, as Apple pushes deeper into the mainstream laptop market. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ee941ee6011c3f4ea2409 Los Angeles neighborhood Fourth of July parade canceled after Bass budget cuts, organizers claim te 2026-06-02T14:31:29.923Z Los Angeles neighborhood Fourth of July parade canceled after Bass budget cuts, organizers claim A Los Angeles Fourth of July parade has been canceled, with organizers citing city budget cuts from Mayor Karen Bass' office, according to a letter released Thursday. "Cuts in the City's budget from the Mayor's office meant that city services are no longer provided free of charge for first amendment events such as our parade, and sponsoring organizations need to pay for the City services that ensure a safe event," The Sunland/Tujunga/Shadow Hills Rotary Club announced in a Facebook post on Monday. The club said that estimates from the Department of Transportation brought the new cost for barricades, signage and other event items to almost $20,000, over four times the average budget for the parade. The club noted that it was "with great sadness" that they could not host the long-running Independence Day tradition this year under this cost. CITIES NEAR LA ABANDON JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS AS TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN TAKES HOLD "Rest assured, we'll continue to work with the City to be able to host the parade in the future," the letter concluded. Fox News Digital reached out to the mayor's office for comment. In an interview with the New York Post, Lydia Grant, president of the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council, called the announcement "devastating" and blamed the mayor's office for having "jerked" the council around in the process. "I was very shocked because the mayor herself said to contact her staff to get it done," Grant said. "Then they started ignoring us. This has never happened before." VIRAL 1976 COCA-COLA COMMERCIAL SPARKS NOSTALGIA FOR A MORE PATRIOTIC AMERICAN CULTURE "They delayed so long that we didn’t have time to schedule or fundraise," she continued. "Then the [Department of Transportation] gave us the bill." Grant also expressed frustration over the cancellation of the parade and other city festivals while political protests continue to receive city support. "All the ICE protests that they paid money for, now they don’t have money," Grant said. "They’re investing money into protests and activism instead of something that would bring our community together." THE LEFT IS CELEBRATING JULY 4 WITH PROTESTS WHILE THE RIGHT SEES A PATRIOTIC REVIVAL The Sunland/Tujunga/Shadow Hills Rotary Club's announcement comes less than one week after Rutland, Massachusetts also announced that it would cancel the town's annual 4th of July celebration due to a lack of "adequate public safety staffing." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ee92dee6011c3f4ea2400 Ex-USMNT star sets USA's benchmark for successful World Cup, talks excitement of final being in his home state te 2026-06-02T14:31:09.920Z Ex-USMNT star sets USA's benchmark for successful World Cup, talks excitement of final being in his home state For Tim Howard, this year's World Cup is a full-circle moment. Raised in central New Jersey and becoming pro in his home state, the World Cup final will be held roughly 35 miles away from where the former United States Men's National Team goaltender grew up. When the bidding for the final took place, Howard knew exactly where it had to be played. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I heard Dallas, and I love Dallas. Good, good town, but I just said the World Cup final could only really ever be in one place and it had to be in the New York, New Jersey area," Howard told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "I've never been to a World Cup final. I have never been around a World Cup final. I'm 47 years old, I've only ever seen the World Cup final on TV. So, you know, to be in New York during it, it's sort of crazy to think about. It's pinch myself sort of territory." Howard has never been to a World Cup final, because his USA squads never got to one. In fact, no USA team has ever made it. And Howard doesn't exactly expect this one to make it either. But there is a mark that this year's team does have to reach in order for the World Cup to not be considered a failure for the Stars and Stripes. CHRISTIAN PULISIC HEADLINES OFFICIAL USMNT WORLD CUP ROSTER AS DIEGO LUNA, TANNER TESSMAN LEFT OUT "I think we win the group, and we should win the group. So, start there," Howard began. The USA is the highest-ranked team in its group that also includes Australia, Paraguay and Turkey. "I think if you win the group and you finish first, in the Round of 32 you're going to get a third-place team, which, hopefully, as we start to peel back the layers, shouldn't be any better than any team you had just beaten in the knockout phase, right?" From then on, it's house money, Howard said. "And then I think, if my calculations are correct, in the Round of 16 they're going to have to roll their sleeves up and sort of beat a bully, a top-10 team in the world, right? But that's sort of how it should be. And if they can do that, a top-10, top-20 team, then they get themselves to the quarterfinal," he said. "Now, that's easy on paper. A lot of things have to happen. I think this is a really talented team. Can they come together, all play their best soccer at the same time? We'll see. But I do think they have the potential to do that." Howard is, of course, hoping this team goes the distance, which may provide some extra uniform cleaning. Howard knows all about that as a lifelong athlete who continues to live a healthy lifestyle and partnered with Lysol ahead of this year's World Cup. "I'm not on the field anymore, but I know that after a long match, practice, workout, whatever it is, my clothes stink. I also know that Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is my absolute go-to," he said. "It kills 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria in laundry. So, it's a natural fit as you can imagine with all of the sweating and working out that I did." If Team USA's tournament does not go as planned, though, there is a silver lining, Howard said. "If the United States Men's National Team has a tragic summary and they fail and they don't get out of the group, soccer's not going to go backwards in this country. It's not," he said. "People will be disappointed, but the money and the infrastructure and the support are still going to be there. "They're just going to be hungrier for success." 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/6a1ee919ee6011c3f4ea23f7 Country star Riley Green sets the internet on fire after debuting impressive new song 'Lookout Mountain' te 2026-06-02T14:30:49.998Z Country star Riley Green sets the internet on fire after debuting impressive new song 'Lookout Mountain' Riley Green has country music fans going wild after previewing some new music. The talented singer recently announced his new album "That's Just Me," which is scheduled to be released on Sept. 18. He also dropped his new single "Think As You Drunk." COUNTRY MUSIC STAR CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH SPICY SWIMSUIT PHOTO The "Jesus Saves" singer is on an incredibly impressive roll, and he made it clear he's not stopping. Green was performing at Jacksonville State University last week for the opening of the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts, according to Whiskey Riff, and gave people in attendance a little treat. The country music sensation performed his unreleased song "Lookout Mountain." COUNTRY MUSIC STAR STIRS UP FANS WITH SEE-THROUGH WHITE OUTFIT It certainly seems like Green has another monster hit on the way. Give the emotional song a listen below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. I think it's safe to say Green, once again, managed to craft something that country music fans are going to absolutely love. You don't have to take my word for it. The comments are popping with plenty of reactions. One person wrote, "Gave me goosebumps!!!" Another added, "Wow! This is beautiful!" I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Country music is going through a special moment right now, and it's awesome to watch unfold. Riley Green is among the leaders of the pack, and that's only going to continue as we push through 2026. Let me know what you think of his unreleased song at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ee6dcee6011c3f4ea2393 Trump signals retreat on $1.776B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund amid GOP revolt te 2026-06-02T14:21:16.952Z Trump signals retreat on $1.776B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund amid GOP revolt U.S. President Donald Trump speaks from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, D.C.  (Photo by Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund appeared to be on shaky ground Monday as he continued to face opposition from his own party. Trump had not yet made a public announcement by late afternoon, but several media outlets reported the president planned to possibly drop the fund to clear the way for Senate Republicans to advance a $72 billion immigration enforcement funding package. Politico reported White House officials communicated the decision Monday to Republicans on Capitol Hill, according to two unnamed sources. Trump’s fund has sparked resistance from both parties as concerns mounted that Jan. 6, 2021, riot defendants who assaulted police officers could conceivably get reparations by claiming the law was “weaponized” against them for political purposes.  A slew of lawsuits challenging what opponents called a “slush fund” followed, including from police officers who defended the Capitol that day. Shortly after the reports circulated that Trump might shelve the idea, the Department of Justice defended the fund on social media but said it would comply with a court order issued Friday temporarily barring the government from any further action on the fund. The order did not address the merits of a suit filed against the fund. “The Department of Justice disagrees strongly with the decision on the Anti-Weaponization Fund put forth by the United States District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Virginia, wherein the Court stated that, under no circumstances, may the Department of Justice proceed with the Anti-Weaponization Fund recently established in order to make up for the tremendous abuse, harm, and hate unfairly shown to so many people. This Fund was open to anybody who was so weaponized, targeted, or persecuted, whether they were Democrat, Republican, Conservative, Independent, or otherwise. The Department will abide by the Court’s ruling,” according to the department’s post on X. The DOJ and the White House directed States Newsroom to the post when asked if the president would scrap the fund altogether. Several Republicans vehemently opposed the fund, including retiring Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., who called the fund “stupid on stilts.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., abandoned plans for a floor vote on the immigration bill ahead of the Memorial Day recess as members threatened to defect unless the budget reconciliation package also included language to apply guardrails on the massive “anti-weaponization” pot of money. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Monday that even if Trump says he will drop the fund, “a promise from Trump is worthless.” “If Trump and Republicans are truly abandoning this corrupt scheme, they should have zero problem banning it in law,” Schumer said on the floor. “This week, Senate Democrats will push legislation to ban this slush fund and ensure no president can ever do this again. Trump’s word is nowhere near enough.” The Department of Justice announced the $1.776 billion fund on May 18 as a condition for Trump dropping his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. A day later, the DOJ issued another order declaring Trump and his family would be forever immune from government inquiries, including tax audits, as part of Trump’s voluntary dismissal of the suit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ee6b1ee6011c3f4ea236f Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence te 2026-06-02T14:20:33.433Z Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who leads the federal housing finance agency, will have oversight of the United States intelligence agencies. He has no known background in intelligence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ee4aeee6011c3f4ea2334 Arizona regulators weighing electric utility’s request for a 14% increase te 2026-06-02T14:11:58.953Z Arizona regulators weighing electric utility’s request for a 14% increase The Arizona Corporation Commission, the state’s utility regulatory body, began its first evidentiary hearing on May 18 on Arizona Public Service’s request to raise customer rates by roughly 14%. The hearings are scheduled to end on Tuesday, June 30 and, if approved, would increase customer’s monthly Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ee490ee6011c3f4ea2305 Foreign enemies have a shockingly simple way to track US troops overseas, lawmakers warn te 2026-06-02T14:11:28.553Z Foreign enemies have a shockingly simple way to track US troops overseas, lawmakers warn A bipartisan group of lawmakers is demanding answers from the Pentagon after U.S. Central Command disclosed it had received multiple threat reports indicating foreign adversaries were exploiting commercially available location data to target or surveil American military personnel overseas. In a letter to War Department Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies, lawmakers led by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., warned that the Pentagon "has not taken basic steps to protect U.S. military personnel from the serious counterintelligence and force protection threat posed by the collection and sale of personal information, including cell phone location data, by data brokers." The lawmakers cited information provided by U.S. Central Command, which told Congress it "has received multiple threat reports concerning adversary exploitation of commercial location data to target or surveil U.S. personnel in theater." The warning centers on the vast commercial data broker industry, which collects and sells location information generated by smartphones, apps and advertising networks. Lawmakers say adversaries may be able to purchase or otherwise obtain that data and use it to identify military installations, monitor troop movements or track individual service members. HACKERS CLAIM MASSIVE BREACH OF COMPANY THAT TRACKS AND SELLS AMERICANS' LOCATION DATA After revealing that CENTCOM had received multiple threat reports involving adversaries exploiting commercial location data, the lawmakers argued the Pentagon has failed to adequately address a vulnerability that has been known for years. "That foreign adversaries are still able to buy location data collected from the phones of U.S. personnel serving in military hotspots is a direct result of DOD leadership's failure to prioritize this threat and implement common sense cyber defenses recommended by federal cybersecurity experts," the lawmakers wrote. According to the letter, CENTCOM told lawmakers it only rolled out a capability to administratively disable location sharing on government-issued smartphones in May. Lawmakers also said advertising identifiers — unique tracking numbers used by advertisers and data brokers to monitor devices across apps and services — remain active on government-issued devices despite longstanding recommendations from cybersecurity agencies to disable them. ALLSTATE SUED FOR ALLEGEDLY TRACKING AND SELLING 45M AMERICANS' LOCATION DATA The lawmakers urged the Pentagon to disable advertising identifiers on all government-issued smartphones and issue guidance requiring personnel to do the same on personal devices used overseas or on military installations. They also called for the Departement of War to replace web browsers that facilitate advertising-related data collection with privacy-focused alternatives that include anti-tracking protections. The Pentagon has been grappling with the security implications of commercially available location data for years. In 2018, the fitness-tracking app Strava inadvertently revealed the locations and movement patterns of military personnel after publishing a global heat map of user activity. Similar concerns later emerged involving other fitness and location-based applications that exposed military installations and, in some cases, could be used to identify individual service members. The War Department subsequently issued guidance restricting the use of applications and devices that share geolocation data in operational areas. But lawmakers argue the department has not fully implemented more basic protections designed to limit the collection and sale of location information in the first place. Fox News Digital reached out to the Pentagon for comment.  Cybersecurity experts say the concern extends far beyond fitness-tracking applications. The commercial data ecosystem collects vast amounts of location information generated through smartphones, mobile applications, advertising technology systems and other digital services. "The United States' foreign adversaries have plentiful opportunities to exploit commercial location data on Americans, because so much location data is collected, shared, sold, inferred, and much more across the commercial market on millions of Americans every day," Justin Sherman, CEO of research and advisory firm Global Cyber Strategies, told Fox News Digital. Sherman said foreign adversaries can potentially obtain access to location data through data brokers, digital advertising networks and other commercial systems that collect and sell information about users' movements. "If you're one of the United States' foreign adversaries, you have advanced cyber capabilities, but you see all this U.S. data out there on the commercial market, you'd think: 'why hack when I can buy?'" "Foreign adversaries can take advantage of gaps in U.S. privacy laws, failures in other countries to lock down data, and the pervasiveness of digital systems to get location data from data brokers, real-time bidding networks for digital ads, and many other commercial sources," Sherman said. Once obtained, Sherman said the data can potentially be used to identify individuals, track their movements over time and build what intelligence professionals refer to as "patterns of life" — detailed pictures of a person's routines, habits and activities. "The sale of location data in particular on Americans' devices puts military personnel at risk, can expose their families and other people in their lives, and allow anyone with the data to see the sites they visit, map patterns of life, run intelligence operations against them, and more," Sherman said. "It's a serious national security threat." The lawmakers' letter raises fresh questions about how much commercially available data foreign adversaries can access and whether existing Pentagon safeguards are sufficient to protect American troops operating in sensitive environments around the world. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ee47cee6011c3f4ea22fc Vanilla Ice doubles down on Freedom 250 after artist exodus: 'Once you commit, you don't quit' te 2026-06-02T14:11:08.552Z Vanilla Ice doubles down on Freedom 250 after artist exodus: 'Once you commit, you don't quit' Vanilla Ice is doubling down on his decision to perform at Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair as several artists have withdrawn from the events amid backlash. The Great American State Fair is a planned 16-day festival that will be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., running from June 25 to July 10 as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. The fair is being organized by Freedom 250, a nonprofit backed by President Donald Trump and working with the White House Task Force 250. After the lineup was announced on May 29, several performers, including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, the Commodores, Morris Day and others have announced they were dropping out. ROCK THE COUNTRY FESTIVAL DEFENDS PATRIOTIC MESSAGE AFTER ARTISTS EXIT, 'LOVING AMERICA ISN'T POLITICAL' During a Monday interview with Fox News Digital, Vanilla Ice, who was born Robert Van Winkle, confirmed that he was still "100%" on board, saying criticism of performers taking part has only strengthened his resolve to participate. "I'm reinforced. I'm here. I am committed. Once you commit, you don't quit, man. And that's how I am," the 58-year-old rapper and singer said. "I was so honored, man, my mom is proud of me, everybody," Vanilla Ice said of being asked to perform. "It's such a cool thing to go celebrate your country and enjoy the birthday." AMERICA 250 ORGANIZERS UNVEIL SWEEPING PLANS FOR THE COUNTRY'S HISTORIC BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION "And the way the people are dragging this into politics, it's not fair," he continued. "It is not fair to us as entertainers for sure. And I think that this shouldn't be looked at as political or anything." "I'm happy that Trump's putting this on," Vanilla Ice added. 'I'm honored that he invited me. I've played for him many times. They're great friends of mine." WATCH: VANILLA ICE DOUBLES DOWN ON AMERICA 250 PERFORMANCE AMID BACKLASH The "Ice, Ice Baby" singer noted that he lives in Palm Beach, Florida, the city where Trump's resort and primary residence is located. Though Trump resides at the White House while he serves out his second term, the president and his family often visit Mar-a-Lago on weekends and holidays. KEITH URBAN PERFORMS AT TRUMP'S MAR-A-LAGO PARTY FOR BILLIONAIRE ANTHONY PRATT "They're really good people. They've shown me a great time," Vanilla Ice said. "I enjoy them." Vanilla Ice told Fox News Digital that he would perform for virtually anyone, comparing his approach to former NBA star Dennis Rodman, who famously developed a relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He went on to say that he would play for Democratic leaders like former President Joe Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom and their families because he believes people of all political backgrounds are fans of his music. GENE SIMMONS TELLS AMERICANS TO 'SHUT UP AND STOP WORRYING' ABOUT POLITICS OF THEIR NEIGHBORS The rapper explained that he doesn't engage with politics at all. "I don't vote," Vanilla Ice said. "I don't waste my time with that. It's more about pina coladas and palm trees with me. I don't take any of these things serious, especially this whole mess. But some people do and I respect them all, man." "I love everybody," he continued. "This world needs more d--n love, you know? That's the truth behind it. We need to show more love, man, to all of our countrymen and both sides need to come together." ICE CUBE GROANS OVER BACKLASH HE RECEIVED FOR WORKING WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP: 'HAVE A NICE LIFE' When asked about his reaction to the backlash he received after recently saying he would even perform for Russian President Valdimir Putin, Vanilla Ice laughed off the criticism and stood by his remarks. "I sure will," he said. "I have." Vanilla Ice recalled that he performed in 1993 in front of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin during the annual White Nights Festival in Saint Petersburg, Russia while on tour. SNOOP DOGG FIRES BACK AT CRITICS CALLING HIM A 'SELLOUT' AFTER TRUMP INAUGURATION PERFORMANCE "He was out there with the machine gun guards around the whole room and jamming and dancing with all of his grandkids," Vanilla ice remembered of Yeltsin. "People, you cannot as a musician, you cannot pick your fans. They pick you and you play. Shut up and play, man. You know, this isn't something that you have some kind of stance or a political platform to be something that you're not. You're a freaking entertainer. Entertain." Vanilla Ice told Fox News Digital that he was disappointed that celebrating the 250th anniversary of the country's founding had become politicized. "It's kinda shocking to me that we can't celebrate the birthday of our country, man, turning 250," he said. "I was born and raised here, man. I'm proud to be an American. I wanna celebrate this, you now? And I'm honored to be doing this. This is a huge honor. And it's sad that people take everything so serious. You're overlooking that it's the birthday of our country. It's not about the politics." COUNTRY STAR TRACY LAWRENCE CALLS OUT ‘DIVISIVE’ POLITICAL CLIMATE: MUSIC SHOULD BRING US 'ALL TOGETHER’ Several of the artists who withdrew from the Freedom 250 events are frequent collaborators of Vanilla Ice on nostalgia tours. Young MC and C+C Music Factory have both appeared on the rotating lineup of the I Love the '90s tour, which Vanilla Ice has headlined for years. The 2026 iteration of I Love the 90's Tour is currently ongoing with a series of summer and fall dates. C+C Music Factory were originally scheduled to perform at the Great American State Fair but their current involvement remains unclear, with different members giving conflicting accounts about participating in the event. Vanilla Ice told Fox News Digital that he didn't believe it was "fair" that the musicians faced scrutiny for participating in the events as well as for their decisions to withdraw. SHINEDOWN SLAMMED BY FANS AS ‘COWARDS’ AFTER DOUBLING DOWN ON DECISION TO EXIT ROCK THE COUNTRY FESTIVAL "I respect them all too that pulled out even because they're still on tour with me," he said. "They have their own reasons and they live in different places, and it's different. They have to feel that heat. So for them, it's not fair and they just kind of like, 'Hey man, I don't need all this heat. I'm just here to play and enjoy.'" "But for me, I'm gonna celebrate my country and I don't think anybody should tell me I shouldn't, and I'm honored to be on this," he continued. "And I'm going to bring back the 90s, hopefully we still do it. I don't know if it's still going, but either way, I'm going, man." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Following the artist exodus, Trump floated replacing the concert lineup with himself making a rally-style appearance. However, the Great American State Fair has not yet been canceled though Freedom 250 announced that Trump would headline the opening ceremony. JOHN LEGEND APPEARS TO JAB AT TRUMP FANS ICE CUBE, LIL WAYNE DURING RALLY FOR KAMALA HARRIS Vanilla Ice told Fox News Digital that he had talked to some of the artists after they dropped out of the celebrations. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Young MC was the first one I spoke to, and we just looked at each other and go, 'Man, it's crazy, right?' And I go, 'I know, bro,'" he said. "I never would have thought so much would come down on us and so much attention like that. It's not really fair for them. It's not fair for me. And I respect all of them and they're good friends of mine for over 30 years." Vanilla Ice lamented that people are turning the America 250 controversy into a partisan fight and urged unity ahead of the country's birthday. "This is something that we should come together and be like laughing about and an understanding that we need to come together in this country," he said. "Man, it's no fun for either side to be all separate like this. You can blame, blame, blame. It don't matter. Put yourself in your own state of mind and shake a hand and make a friend and understand that smiles are contagious, man." "This life is too short for all of us to have any animosity or any build-up or any hatred on anybody," Vanilla Ice added. "Learn what the word love is. We need a lot more of it, man. Go jam some Bob Marley and enjoy life. It's too short." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ee468ee6011c3f4ea22f3 Walgreens didn’t abandon Chicago’s South Side. We let crime drive them out te 2026-06-02T14:10:48.633Z Walgreens didn’t abandon Chicago’s South Side. We let crime drive them out Walgreens didn’t leave the South Side of Chicago because they hate Black people. They left because we made it impossible for them to stay. Just recently, another Walgreens shut down on Cottage Grove, and once again the public conversation turned in the wrong direction. People started blaming the company, blaming corporate greed, blaming everything except the conditions on the ground that made staying there untenable. But businesses do not keep stores open out of charity. They stay where people shop, where customers feel safe, and where theft and disorder do not make daily operations a losing proposition. At that Cottage Grove Walgreens, the theft was off the charts. By local reports, the store lost more than a million dollars to theft in a single year. Walgreens poured roughly $400,000 into security guards at that one location and still couldn’t stop the shoplifting, the brazen grab-and-runs and the threats to staff. All the while, honest customers, especially the elderly, came in less because they didn’t feel safe. When you combine high theft, high security and insurance costs, and falling sales, the math stops working. In a capitalist country, no corporation can ignore that kind of math forever. I know this pain personally. Several years ago, the Walgreens just feet from my church on King Drive in Woodlawn closed its doors too. Across the street, the McDonald’s fled as well. I didn’t blame either of them then, and I don’t blame Walgreens now. I blamed the violence in the community, the rampant theft and the declining sales that made it harder and harder for those businesses to survive. AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS FIGHT TO SURVIVE CRIPPLING DINE-AND-DASH CRIME SPREES What really bothers me are the people talking about everything except the real issue. We had Ald. William Hall stand in front of cameras and say Walgreens should be charged with "first-degree corporate abandonment." He even called it "pharmaceutical genocide" and said, "It should be a crime, the way they’re treating our elders ... it should be a crime, the way they’re treating our families." But I have a question for him and every leader nodding along: Where was that same outrage when criminals were robbing that store blind? Where was the outrage when our elders were watching people walk out with bags of stolen goods? Where was the outrage knowing those thefts were putting our own pharmacy at risk? Why is it a crime when Walgreens finally closes, but not a crime when thieves did everything they could to make staying impossible? I’ve seen what happens after the cameras leave. When we lost the Walgreens near my church, we had to organize carpools to other locations so our elderly members could keep getting their medications. People with diabetes, heart conditions and other chronic illnesses suddenly had to figure out how to travel farther for basic prescriptions. Mothers had to scramble for formula and over-the-counter medicine. The criminals who treated that store like their personal ATM didn’t think about any of that. They didn’t care. They don’t care two cents about their own people. HOW MAINSTREAM MEDIA BECAME 'PART OF THE RACE GRIEVANCE INDUSTRY' HARMING BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS Yet nobody wants to say that part out loud. It’s easier to attack a corporation than to confront your own community. It’s easier to accuse Walgreens of "abandoning" the South Side than to admit that we helped drive them out by tolerating theft and violence. It’s easier to rail against "corporate greed" than to look a young man in the eye and say, "You are wrong. You hurt your own grandmother when you stole from that store." Part of this comes from our ingrained culture of excuse-making. Any time we talk about crime, someone rushes in with "root causes." Yes, there are root causes — poverty, broken families, bad schools. I see them every day. But root causes do not erase personal responsibility. They do not turn theft into justice. They do not make it OK to steal medicine out of the mouths of your own community. And let’s be clear: When we drive out a Walgreens or a McDonald’s, we are not just chasing out a logo. We are choking off jobs. The people behind those counters are our neighbors. They live here. They pay rent here. Those paychecks feed families on our blocks. When enough people treat the store as a place to steal instead of a place to shop, those jobs evaporate. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION If we want businesses to stay, we have to act like a community worth investing in. Our grandparents marched to be allowed into these once-segregated establishments. They fought and bled so they could walk through the front door, sit at the counter and be treated like customers instead of second-class citizens. So I’m not going to join the chorus attacking Walgreens for closing a store that was losing money and drowning in theft. I will tell the truth: They left because we, as a community, did not protect what we had. I want businesses to come back to Cottage Grove and to King Drive. I want pharmacies, grocery stores and restaurants to open and thrive here. But they will not come back because we guilt them into it. They will come back when they see a community that respects them, patronizes them and stands up against the few who try to tear them down. Until then, every time a store closes, we need to look in the mirror. We need to stop asking, "Why did Walgreens abandon us?" and start asking, "Why did we abandon Walgreens?" CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM PASTOR COREY BROOKS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1edfe5ee6011c3f4ea2227 Brendan Sorsby gambled on his own team, yet the NCAA is somehow the bad guy in this case te 2026-06-02T13:51:33.504Z Brendan Sorsby gambled on his own team, yet the NCAA is somehow the bad guy in this case After three hours of arguments inside a Lubbock District Court Monday, Brendan Sorsby's fate will likely be decided this week by retired Judge Ken Curry in his lawsuit against the NCAA. But in reality, which I'm assuming we live in, Brendan Sorsby should be thankful for the three years he was allowed to play after placing bets on Indiana football while on the roster. That fact alone, which Texas Tech and Sorsby confirmed, is the most damning part of this saga. There is also no denying that Brendan Sorsby has a gambling problem, which is evident by the risks he was taking each time he sent money to a friend so that a bet could be placed, and that part should be the main concern for those around him. He's talented enough that receiving an opportunity to play football in the NFL is going to happen, though we just don't know when that will actually happen. BRENDAN SORSBY BROKE NCAA GAMBLING RULES. NOW, HIS TEXAS TECH FATE IS IN THE HANDS OF A LUBBOCK JUDGE Once again, we are waiting for a local judge to decide whether NCAA rules will actually be enforced. Crazy right? I would tend to agree that there are a number of rules that the organization deserves to be challenged on, and I would imagine those within the offices in Indianapolis might actually agree that there are plenty of those guidelines currently out of date. This one, though, is as plain as the sunshine on a warm Texas day. Brendan Sorsby gambled on his own team to win a football game. But, since the NCAA has taken its beatings over the years with eligibility and NIL types of cases, once again we await a judge to decide if an athlete will step onto the field this season. Just as we did for Trinidad Chambliss and plenty others along the way. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! At some point, one would think that maybe this isn’t the hill you want to die on, right? Lawyers for Brendan Sorsby seriously walked into a Lubbock District Court on Monday morning and argued that somehow the NCAA is the bad guy in this case. The overreaching bad guy once again preventing an athlete from rightfully suiting up this season for his team, so he can also cash a massive NIL check in the process, right? Let me be clear, I'm for athletes making a gigantic amount of money for their services. But, this has nothing to do with players earning their paychecks on the field. HAIL MARY IN LUBBOCK: BRENDAN SORSBY’S LAST SHOT AT BEATING NCAA GAMBLING ALLEGATIONS Attorney Jeffrey Kessler, who is fabulous at his job, seriously had this to say following the hearing. "This case, I think, is badly misunderstood by a lot of people," Kessler proclaimed. "It's very important that everyone understand that it is undisputed that (Sorsby) never did any betting to compromise the integrity of his team, the bets he made on his team was when he was not participating in that team and he never bet again to do that." Are we serious here? Brendan Sorsby has admitted to gambling on Indiana and Cincinnati basketball while enrolled at the two schools. Sorsby, through the filing, admitted to placing at least 2,900 wagers for more than $30,000 during his time in Bloomington. Of those, through his own admission, 40 were on Indiana football while he was on the scout team, and before he stepped onto the field during the 2022 season against Penn State. And, we're going to sit here and act as though Sorsby blaming the NCAA for his gambling problems is the right way to go about beating the system? If you thought the first quote from Kessler was entertaining, here's another gem. "And what this case is about is when you have no threat to competitive integrity, but you have a mental illness of gambling addiction, which is plaguing — plaguing — student-athletes across the country, the NCAA said in its policies it would consider that it would support the athlete and instead they want to punish him. That's wrong," Kessler profoundly mentioned. What are we doing? Yes, Texas Tech and the NCAA can support Sorsby off the field as he fights this terrible disease. But, why should his "mental health" issues be the one way he gets out of being punished for not only breaking the law, but breaking NCAA rules that are known to every single athlete who sets foot onto a college campus? We have officially lost the plot in college athletics, and it's embarrassing to watch it unfold in real time. I have all the sympathy and empathy in the world for someone who is battling addiction, which I think we can all agree on. I truly hope that Brendan Sorsby continues getting the help he needs to overcome this problem, and if it's truly this bad, that he will be fighting for the rest of his life in some form or fashion. But four years ago, Sorsby screwed up in a massive way. He bet on his own team, and continued to break NCAA rules by gambling on other sports while knowingly continuing to do this during his time at two additional schools along the way. He might not have been gambling on his own team any longer, according to his testimony, but he was clearly breaking rules that he knew had consequences by continuing to place bets through intermediaries. Now, it's time to pay for those actions. None of this is personal towards Sorsby, but he didn’t exactly "turn himself in" during this process either. Once Texas Tech was informed by the NCAA that its quarterback was being investigated, then it became the NCAA's fault for him being in this situation. No, if I break the rules and continue doing so knowing I'd probably get caught along the way at some point, the right thing to do is accept your punishment and be appreciative that you got to play the sport for an extra three years after first breaking the law. I wish nothing but the best for Brendan Sorsby in the future. But, this soap opera needs to end. I guess we will find out if a retired Texas judge uses common sense, or is persuaded by this ongoing narrative that the NCAA is out to ruin the quarterback's life by trying to enforce a very simple rule. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1edfd1ee6011c3f4ea221e Danica McKellar stuns the Internet with a MAHA-inspired workout, hitter takes a brutal foul tip & summer MEAT te 2026-06-02T13:51:13.597Z Danica McKellar stuns the Internet with a MAHA-inspired workout, hitter takes a brutal foul tip & summer MEAT The sun is up on this beautiful Tuesday morning, Screencaps is ready to go and one of TV's greats, Danica McKellar, or Winnie Cooper to those of us who grew up with her, stops by to show us how, at 51, she stays in shape. That's right, Winnie Cooper is 51. It's been 33 years since "The Wonder Years" ended its run on ABC. What makes this woman great is that she gained stardom from that single show and never ran from it. Then, she turned herself into a Hallmark Christmas movie legend, made solid money doing that work, wrote children's books and continues to lean into the "The Wonder Years" content. She didn't run from it. You know what, the more I think about it, McKellar deserves a Medal of Freedom or some sort of award they give out at the White House. Trump, if you're reading this, please honor this woman for her work for this country. At least find a MAHA role for her. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! – Alex in NC emails: Thank you ESPN for doing the right thing and letting the video run and the announcers be quiet while the players and fans sang country road after West Virginia walked it off in the 10th against UK. Amazing game and finish and you could just see how amazing the atmosphere was there. You don’t get that in the pros, college baseball is special if you haven’t been before and you have a super regional nearby try and go you won’t be disappointed. Morgantown will be insane next weekend. Cal Poly has no clue what they are walking into for a Friday night game in the hills. Kinsey: My high school teammate's son was in that video singing "Country Roads." Matthew Graveline is wearing No. 0. He went from playing on mediocre Ohio State teams to being the left fielder for this West Virginia team. Like his father, he has a cannon. Keep an eye on Graveline in the super regionals. Congrats to those who have tickets to this super regional. June baseball in Morgantown is going to be special. Just imagine how many Jell-O shots West Virginia fans will consume if they can make it to Omaha. That turned out to be a tough Monday if you're an Alabama softball fan. You go from being 2-0, to this, then losing on a walk-off and ultimately being bounced by being shut out in the second game against Texas Tech. Do you even say anything after this happens? 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here Make sure you're opening it. Don’t hurt the open rate. Guys, I'm at the point of the season where I need to hold a midseason home run derby for my 14U team (there are only three 14s on the team). They're 1-6, they've lost six straight, and morale is about as low as it can possibly get. We need something to break the ice, so my plan is to get a field and turn it into a MrBeast Games event. I have to place targets on a field that are worth cases of Gatorade or something like that. My plan is to take $100 to Costco, Target or some other place and have Screencaps Jr. figure out what these kids would compete for and then consider it a $100 investment in my own mental health. OLIVIA DUNNE & MILLER LITE BRING THE FUN WHILE BUD LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLOUNDER, NANCY MACE SHOOTS A GUN & MEAT Any suggestions on what this home run derby should look like? Yes, I would make it a home run if you can make it to the outfield on a fly on a high school diamond. Guys, I need the energy to be high. Tell me how to spice it up even more. Do I go get bull's-eye targets made? Maybe buy them on Amazon? The budget may have to go to $200, but that's fine. – Rick in Georgia writes: Hi Joe…..hoping you can help me get a temperature reading from the SC Community on a perplexing topic for me: destination weddings.  Recently, me, my old hockey buddies and current golfing buddies have been pondering this topic as we receive invitations to our nieces, nephews & neighbors' kids destination weddings.  We live in GA, so on top of the typical 30A destination weddings to Florida’s beaches, recent invites also include the Bahamas, Hawaii and Scotland.  My hockey buddy said his nephew’s fiancé picked Scotland because she had a dream (!!) about getting married in a Scottish castle and therefore, decided to "rent a castle" in Scotland for their wedding.  My bud blew the wedding off, creating a firestorm within his family tree. He told me: "No way I fly 8 hours to Scotland, then spend 2 hours on a ferry just to get to this castle for a wedding.  Period." His decision has prompted much discussion in our circles.  The main topic seems to land on "kids these days" sort of generational stuff.  For a traditionalist like me, I like the idea of getting everyone you love and everyone that loves you to your wedding.  Such a special day. Family.  Friends. Young.  Old. Food. Drinks.  Music.  Apex-level memories created that special day. All under one roof, celebrating the beginning of a new journey. Seems a little off to pick a destination where both sides - bride and groom and their families & friends - all have to travel the globe for the event.  You limit the amount of folks that can make the trip due to a variety of factors…time, money, etc. The sample size of my hockey & golfing buddies may be small/skewed, so again, hoping to get a solid read from a bigger, trusted sample size powered by the SC Community.  Thanks in advance for any insights & perspective that may pop from this and, as always, keep up the awesome work.  Always appreciated.  Kinsey: The way I see it, the couple can pick wherever they want to have a wedding and the guest can simply say no. Family being offended that someone won't spend $10k or whatever it costs to attend a Scotland destination wedding is rather ridiculous. Tough. I get your take on the traditional side of things, but, you have to remember that weddings are now considered content that helps propel women within their social circles. It's social life resume material. OMG, you got married in Scotland? That must've been magical, Sydney. Trust me, Sydney will not care if her uncle wasn't there. Guys, just simply say you have a travel ball tournament you cannot miss. Problem solved. – Nick asks: What food combinations do you not understand why people like them?  For example, I will never get Wendy's fries dipped in a Frosty, nor do I have any inclination to try it.   – Millennial Brandon in northern Kentucky shares advice for Millennial Chris B. in Bowling Green: I responded to your question about Millennial Chris B and his balding spot in his yard from wiffle ball, on FaceBook but I feel this issue needs to be dropped on the main OutKick page. Two reasons 1) Not everyone does social media and I believe this one will get serious traction 2)There are tons of older guys who ran into this issue when their kids were growing up and will have a lot of the same takes.  Growing up where we did we had a ball field we could walk to but when we could only get 12 or so guys to play we used my neighbors side yard for home plate then our front yard was the rest of the infield. We had to use tennis balls because of how close some of the neighbors lived, and since my dad was one of the greatest Knothole coaches off all time we had access to bats and actual bases. We played all day almost everyday and those bald spots showed up quickly, much to my moms dismay. My dad, raising four boys and being a coach, loved it. My mom would complain often enough we remember her saying "Why can’t they just play at the park?". My dad would just say "The grass will grow back, these guys are going to grow up and be gone before we know it". Fast forward 30 years and here we are. As a fellow millennial, Chris B please let the kids play, grab a cold one and even offer to be full time pitcher, they’ll love you even more for it. Keep up the great work. God Bless America and Keep making Rec Ball great again. No way you'd complain about that much privacy, right? #################### That is it this morning. Thank god the sun is out and shining. Let's go make it an incredible day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1edfa6ee6011c3f4ea2200 Amazon Prime Day 2026 takes place June 23-26 te 2026-06-02T13:50:30.473Z Amazon Prime Day 2026 takes place June 23-26 Groceries and household essentials will be a main focus of this year's deals event. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1edd63ee6011c3f4ea21aa Trump names Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence te 2026-06-02T13:40:51.598Z Trump names Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is appointing Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William "Bill" Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Pulte's leadership at the FHFA and his oversight of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. "William has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac," Trump wrote. Trump said Pulte will remain FHFA director and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while serving in the intelligence post. "Congratulations to Director Pulte!" Trump added. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1edb1eee6011c3f4ea2147 GOP urges SCOTUS to reject 'war on American energy' they say would hit families' wallets te 2026-06-02T13:31:10.482Z GOP urges SCOTUS to reject 'war on American energy' they say would hit families' wallets FIRST ON FOX: More than 70 lawmakers are lining up against a Colorado county's effort to hold major oil companies financially liable for alleged climate change damages.  The group of House Republicans led by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., is calling on the Supreme Court to side with ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in a hotly contested climate change lawsuit that they argue amounts to a costly "war on American energy."  The GOP lawmakers have characterized Boulder County’s lawsuit as a "dangerous overreach" that could leave major fossil fuel companies on the hook for billions of dollars in alleged damages. A positive ruling for the liberal county would encourage more lawsuits that could threaten the financial viability of the fossil fuel industry, they warn. "Radical activists are trying to use the courts to accomplish what they couldn't achieve through legislation — forcing their radical agenda on the American people and driving energy costs even higher," Scalise said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. "These lawsuits would hand local activist politicians the power to dictate national energy policy and threaten the energy producers that power our economy." EXPERTS WARN OF BIGGEST ‘SCANDAL IN LITIGATION SYSTEM’ IF SCOTUS DOESN’T NIX LANDMARK ENERGY POLLUTION CASE Attorneys with the law firm Boyden Gray filed the amicus, or "friend of the court," brief on behalf of the congressional Republicans.  The court is expected to hear oral arguments this fall in Suncor v. Boulder about whether federal law preempts localities from seeking relief for alleged climate damages in state courts. A ruling is expected in 2027. The case reached the nation’s highest court after the Colorado Supreme Court allowed the yearslong case to proceed under state law, despite long-standing questions about whether localities can seek damages over cross-border and global greenhouse gas emissions. Boulder originally sued the major oil companies in 2018, arguing they knowingly contributed to global warming and misled the public about alleged climate harms. The Republicans’ amicus brief argues that liability claims belong under federal jurisdiction, because allowing state courts to adjudicate global climate damages would result in a "cacophony of competing state commands" that undermine Congress’ role in setting national energy policy. "The Court should reject this attempt by Respondents to establish their 'own foreign policy' from a Boulder courthouse," the brief reads. NY HOUSE GOP LAUNCHES PRESSURE CAMPAIGN ON HOCHUL TO SCRAP CLIMATE LAW OVER SOARING ENERGY COSTS The signers also warned that a ruling in favor of Boulder County could unleash devastating economic losses for U.S. energy producers.  "The sheer magnitude of the alleged damages would restructure the American energy industry if not bankrupt it altogether — and cause ripple effects worldwide, especially when multiplied by the dozens of similar cases across the country," the brief continued. The legal battle is also spilling into Colorado politics, where Republicans argue that climate-related lawsuits championed by Democrats threaten jobs and drive up energy costs. Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., a freshman lawmaker representing a swing district near the city of Boulder, cast the lawsuit as part of Democrats’ efforts to make energy production unaffordable.  "These lawsuits and regulations aren't just attacks on oil and gas companies — they're attacks on Colorado jobs, American energy independence and every family already struggling with higher costs," Evans, who signed the brief, told Fox News Digital. "I will continue fighting to protect Colorado energy workers and unleash the all-of-the-above energy strategy our nation needs."  Republicans’ emphasis on affordability comes as the party grapples with voter frustration about higher-than-usual gas prices tied to the conflict with Iran. Nearly 90% of voters called rising gas prices a "problem," according to a Fox News Poll published in May. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1edaf5ee6011c3f4ea2129 Blue Origin plans to launch New Glenn again this year after explosion te 2026-06-02T13:30:29.034Z Blue Origin plans to launch New Glenn again this year after explosion CEO Dave Limp said damage to the company's launchpad in Florida was not as bad as expected. But Blue Origin still hasn't shared the cause of last week's explosion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ed66eee6011c3f4ea2070 Bernie Sanders refuses to back away from Graham Platner endorsement despite report of explicit texts to women te 2026-06-02T13:11:10.952Z Bernie Sanders refuses to back away from Graham Platner endorsement despite report of explicit texts to women Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., indicated he is not backing down from his endorsement of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, despite reports that the Democrat exchanged sexual texts with several women after marrying his wife two years ago.  Platner’s campaign confirmed the text exchanges to Politico following a report from The Wall Street Journal that claimed his wife, Amy Gertner, told a campaign aide about the texts after he launched his Senate bid as they began looking into potential political liabilities. Gertner discovered the messages months after the couple married in 2024, the Journal reported.  "Sixty percent of our people are living paycheck to paycheck. People can't afford healthcare. They can't afford groceries. They can’t afford to fill up their gas tanks. The oligarchs are planning to spend, I believe, some $90 million in a small state like Maine to defeat Graham Platner," Sanders told an MS Now reporter on Monday. "So I think maybe we should be focusing on the important issues facing working people throughout this country, not focusing on his marriage."  When asked if he was rethinking his endorsement, Sanders replied, "certainly not." SENATE CANDIDATE GRAHAM PLATNER SENT EXPLICIT TEXTS TO MULTIPLE WOMEN WHILE MARRIED, WIFE SAYS: REPORT "And my understanding is that his wife, Amy, who I've met, indicated they love each other. But maybe we focus on the issues facing the American people, the people of Maine, and not the marriage issues facing Graham Platner," Sanders also said.  At another point Monday, Sanders, when pressed by reporters whether he still supported Platner, said, "Of course," and, "Why would I not?" according to The Associated Press.  CORY BOOKER ADMITS GRAHAM PLATNER 'HAS QUESTIONS TO ANSWER' Gertner came out to defend her husband's Senate campaign on Saturday.  "So it makes me really angry, disappointed, and I find it really shameful that there's a group of media outlets and people who are willing to spread gossip, instead of talking about real issues that Graham is running on — like healthcare and education and childcare," Gertner said in a video posted on X. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP "Being newly married is hard. Being newly married and going through infertility is hard. Being newly married, going through infertility, and a Senate campaign is hard," she added.  Fox News Digital’s Brie Stimson and Eric Mack contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ed65bee6011c3f4ea2067 Why the Carolina Hurricanes' defense could stifle Vegas in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals te 2026-06-02T13:10:51.033Z Why the Carolina Hurricanes' defense could stifle Vegas in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals We have fresh ice, guys locked in, superstitions upheld and the Stanley Cup probably somewhere being polished. I can't wait for the first game of the series between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. Although it doesn't have a premier team in the league, this could still be a great matchup. It probably makes a bit of sense to mention how the teams got here, so let's start with the regular season. The Golden Knights weren't exactly elite during it, but they clearly did enough to make the postseason. It happens often in hockey, probably more than any other sport, where a goalie or team gets hot, and they ride it to the Stanley Cup. The Golden Knights were just 39-26-17 for the season, but have found their way to be one of the final two. DESPITE POTENTIAL RATINGS NIGHTMARE FOR NHL, VEGAS-CAROLINA STANLEY CUP FINAL STILL HAS PLENTY OF INTRIGUE This is a great franchise, though. Since their inception, they've been to the Stanley Cup Finals multiple times and won it once. They've only missed the playoffs one time. This postseason wasn't a cakewalk for them, but they did sweep the Colorado Avalanche, who were regarded as the best team in the league. Prior to that, they took down the Utah Mammoth and the Anaheim Ducks both in six games. I can't tell you that this would've been a make-or-break season for the Carolina Hurricanes, but it certainly hasn't put anyone's job in jeopardy that they've finally gotten to the Stanley Cup Finals. They were one of the league's best teams this season with a 53-22-7 record. They made it to the Conference Finals last season, but were swept. It felt as if the same fate happened; there would be some shakeups. However, this has been a great run through the postseason for Carolina. They've lost just one game on their journey to the Finals. Does that mean they should plan the parade? Not by any means, but it does have to give them a lot of confidence. Their goalie, Frederik Andersen, has been a wall, allowing just five goals over their last five games against the Montreal Canadiens. It isn't just his performance, though. The Carolina defense is allowing very few shots on goal at all. Take out Game 1 of the Conference Finals, and the Hurricanes have allowed just 15 goals all postseason. They allowed six in that Game 1. Oddly enough, they only allowed five goals to their opponent in each of the four wins in all three series they've had so far. Vegas is a good offensive team, but this is going to be a tough code to crack. I don't think it happens in Game 1. Sure, we've seen Andersen stumble a bit in a similar situation last round. However, he also has two shutouts in Game 1s in the postseason. He's as locked in as you can get, and I think it will be tough for Vegas to figure him out. Give me under 2.5 goals for Vegas at -105. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ed647ee6011c3f4ea205e Kelsey Grammer says Spencer Pratt is the only 'real option' for LA mayor te 2026-06-02T13:10:31.037Z Kelsey Grammer says Spencer Pratt is the only 'real option' for LA mayor Kelsey Grammer firmly believes that Spencer Pratt is the only "real option" in the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral race. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Grammer spoke briefly about the Los Angeles primaries, which takes place on June 2. "He's the only guy that's a real option," the award-winning actor said. "We know what the rest is gonna do," Grammer added. The Los Angeles mayoral primaries are the first stage of the city’s mayoral election, where voters choose among multiple candidates in a nonpartisan race. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces Pratt and Nithya Raman. WATCH: LEFT-WING LA MAYOR FACES REALITY TV CHALLENGER’S BLUNT TAKEDOWNS IN HEATED MAYORAL DEBATE If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two finishers advance to a runoff election later in the year. During a separate interview with Fox News Digital at the Trump Accounts Tour at Rustico Restaurant Westlake Village on May 29, Grammer spoke about what drew him to President Donald Trump's federally-backed accounts for minors designed to jump-start long-term financial security. WATCH: Kelsey Grammer says Spencer Pratt is only 'real option' for LA mayor "When I first heard about the Trump accounts, we just had a kid. So, eight months old, I said to my accountant, I say, 'Let's get a Trump account. Let's get this thing going.' And then, of course, I found out that the other kids can have them," he said. Grammer is the father of eight children: Spencer, Greer, Mason, Jude, Faith, Gabriel, James, and Christopher. "My older ones are past, you now, past cashing in on this idea, but it's a great idea. It empowers young people to actually get in the game," he continued. "They talk about financial literacy. I mean, and I have a beef about actual literacy, but I want to make sure my kids understand that this is still the greatest country in the world for a lot of reasons. And one of those reasons is capitalism." Grammer said that he believes in the "American Dream" and that hard work equals success. "If you come from a place of kindness and you come from a space of respect for others, all the other things will fall into place. If you understand you gotta balance a checkbook, you gotta pay your bills, you gotta pay your taxes, there's a whole world of stuff you have to maintain. That's your ticket to freedom. That's your ticket to the American dream. It's hard work," he said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Grammer believes it's the older generations' responsibility to pass that knowledge down. WATCH: Kelsey Grammer shares the key to achieving the 'American dream' "It's our responsibility to pass on to them this idea that you are obligated to be part of the system, to be a good part of it, to actually give back, to be involved in commerce, but to do something right, to do it well, and to make sure that you hurt as few other people as possible in the process," Grammer concluded. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Trump Accounts are government-backed investment savings accounts created for children under 18 to help families build long-term wealth. Eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 receive a one-time $1,000 government contribution, while parents, relatives, and employers can add money over time. The accounts are invested in low-cost stock index funds, grow tax-deferred, and can later be used for expenses such as education, buying a first home, or starting a business. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ed425ee6011c3f4ea1ffe Flagstaff Event Almanac for June 2 te 2026-06-02T13:01:25.118Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for June 2 June 2 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ed404ee6011c3f4ea1fd6 Little Rock baseball team celebrates with bus driver on the field after upset win to advance to Super Regional te 2026-06-02T13:00:52.705Z Little Rock baseball team celebrates with bus driver on the field after upset win to advance to Super Regional Chaos would be the most accurate word to describe regional play in the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, with upsets galore taking place around the country. If there were one regional, however, that you had to circle as the most chaotic, you may not have to look past Hattiesburg, Miss., where Little Rock pushed through the bracket. Southern Miss, the host in Hattiesburg and No. 9 seed overall, was eliminated right out of the gate, losing to Little Rock, the No. 4 seed in the regional, in its opening game. The hosts then fell to Virginia to drop out of the tournament before the two-seed Cavaliers lost to the three-seed Jacksonville State, setting up the rare matchup between the bottom two seeds for a spot in the Super Regional. DODGERS PITCHER'S WIFE RECEIVES HORRIBLE THREATS DIRECTED AT NEWBORN CHILD Little Rock, which defeated Jacksonville State 6-4 on Saturday, could have lost in the rematch on Sunday to set up a Game 7 situation, given the Trojans entered the contest without a loss, but handled business 6-3 to advance to the Super Regional for the first time in program history. The celebrations on the field were epic, but it was Little Rock dragging its bus driver out onto the field to celebrate with them that stood out. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It's clear that the Trojans view Kevin the bus driver as a member of their team, and were sure to let him celebrate the baseball team making history. Next up for Little Rock is a Super Regional matchup against Troy, another team on a Cinderella run that advanced to its first-ever Super as well. Troy, which will play host to the best-of-three series against Little Rock with a spot in the College World Series on the line, advanced out of the Gainesville regional, where it got the best of No. 8 overall seed Florida, as well as Rider and Miami (Fla.). The top two seeds in the NCAA Baseball Tournament, UCLA and Georgia Tech, also failed to get out of their regionals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ed3f0ee6011c3f4ea1fcd FIRST ON FOX: Trump admin transforms DC hotspot once rocked by George Floyd protests in symbolic reversal te 2026-06-02T13:00:32.473Z FIRST ON FOX: Trump admin transforms DC hotspot once rocked by George Floyd protests in symbolic reversal FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump’s Department of the Interior unveiled a new patriotic installation at Freedom Plaza in downtown Washington, D.C., placing Revolutionary War figures at a site long associated with protests and encampments.  "This exhibition featuring Caesar Rodney and the 12 Soldiers of the Revolutionary War is a powerful tribute to the patriots whose service and sacrifice helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today," Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum told Fox News Digital. The installation pairs a statue of founding father Caesar Rodney with 12 bronze Revolutionary War soldiers, honoring patriots whose sacrifices helped found the nation. Freedom Plaza has frequently been the site of political protests, including when it was known as "tent city" during economic protests in 2011 and more recently as the staging area for protests during the violent summer of 2020, when riots broke out in cities nationwide following the death of George Floyd. "As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, this exhibition is one of the many ways President Donald J. Trump is ensuring that the stories of the men and women who built this nation are preserved, honored and shared for generations to come," said Burgum. "Our history is one of courage, opportunity and exceptionalism, and this exhibition helps bring that legacy to life for all Americans." INTERIOR DEPARTMENT ADOPTS NO-TOLERANCE POLICY FOR HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS IN WASHINGTON, DC Caesar Rodney is best known for his overnight ride from Delaware to Philadelphia in July 1776, traveling nearly 80 miles through a storm to break a deadlock within Delaware's delegation. His vote helped secure unanimous support among the colonies that cast votes for independence. "Under President Trump’s leadership, Freedom Plaza will offer visitors a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of Americans who fought to secure our independence nearly 250 years ago," DOI official Matthew Middleton told Fox News Digital. The 12 other soldiers represented are:  Simon Knowles, Caesar Glover, Joseph Warren, Jude Hall, Peter Muhlenberg, James Armistead Lafayette, Samuel Whittemore, Jack Sisson, James Caldwell, Peter Salem, Naphtali Daggett and Salem Poor. TRUMP FLOATS REPLACING 250TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT WITH MASSIVE MAGA RALLY AFTER ARTISTS PULL OUT During the protests of 2020, a statue of Rodney in Wilmington was removed as monument debates over historical figures with ties to slavery intensified. The statue was moved to Freedom Plaza to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Freedom Plaza has a storied history as a political protest hotspot in the nation's capital.  Occupy D.C. demonstrators set up at Freedom Plaza in October 2011, one of two major federal-property protest sites in the city, sparking many battles with the National Park Service. RIOTING, LOOTING LINKED TO GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTS LEAVES TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION ACROSS AMERICAN CITIES It became a gathering point during the 2020 George Floyd protests, with activists assembling there before marching through city streets. The riots and unrest in Washington were concentrated closer to the separate Lafayette Square and the later "Black Lives Matter Plaza," which D.C. began dismantling in March 2025. In 2020, demonstrations ripped through downtown DC outside the White House's North Lawn, covering the areas of the Freedom Plaza and BLM Plaza. Freedom Plaza was first established in 1980 and originally named Western Plaza, the site was renamed in 1988 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. It frequently served as an encampment site for the homeless until recent federal crackdowns under the Trump administration. The plaza will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the exhibit's installation, Fox News Digital has learned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ed197ee6011c3f4ea1f4f Would you ride in Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi? te 2026-06-02T12:50:31.913Z Would you ride in Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi? Getting into a car with no one behind the wheel can be a little weird the first time. You know the car is supposed to drive itself, but part of you no doubt may still feel uneasy. Waymo is trying to make that moment feel less anxious with its new Ojai robotaxi. It has more room to stretch out, bigger screens to control the ride and a cabin built for passengers from the very start. That could make a real difference. If driverless rides are going to become something you actually use, they need to feel safe, simple and comfortable once the doors close. CHINA’S FIRST MASS-PRODUCED FLYING CAR DEBUTS Waymo says the first public Ojai rides will begin in the coming weeks. Select riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix will get the first chance to try it. The rides will be free for a limited time while Waymo gathers feedback and refines the experience. Access will then expand gradually to more riders and more cities. Waymo also says Denver, Las Vegas and San Diego are on its expansion list before the company opens the doors wider later this year. For now, interested riders can use the Waymo app and sign up as a Trusted Tester. The Ojai looks like Waymo's attempt to rethink what a robotaxi should feel like from the inside. Instead of feeling like a regular car with self-driving tech added in, the Ojai was built around the rider experience. Waymo describes it as a more expansive cabin with extra legroom, a flat floor and a low step-in height. That could help when you are carrying groceries, traveling with luggage or getting in and out with less mobility. WAYMO TEAMS UP WITH WAZE TO SPOT POTHOLES FASTER The Ojai cabin gives riders three large adaptive screens. You can use them to adjust parts of the ride, including the temperature and music. Waymo also added charging ports and cup holders. Those may sound like small touches, but they are the things you notice once you are actually sitting in the back seat. Waymo also says the Ojai was designed with accessibility in mind from the start. The vehicle has a flat floor, a low step-in height, Braille, grab bars and screen-reader compatibility. Those details can make a ride easier for someone who needs a little more support getting in or out. They can also help older riders, passengers with disabilities or anyone juggling bags, groceries or a tired kid after a long day. UBER UNVEILS A NEW ROBOTAXI WITH NO DRIVER BEHIND THE WHEEL The Ojai will be the first vehicle to use Waymo's sixth-generation Waymo Driver. That is the company's autonomous driving technology. Waymo says this new generation will help it operate in snowier cities and bring fully autonomous rides to more communities. Snow, slush and messy weather can challenge autonomous vehicles in ways sunny streets cannot. If Waymo can handle those conditions safely, it could expand far beyond the warmer markets where robotaxis have had an easier start. Waymo says its Mesa, Arizona, factory is getting ready to build tens of thousands of vehicles each year. The Ojai will come first, followed by the Hyundai IONIQ 5. That matters because robotaxi services need vehicles. Lots of them. The Ojai also includes practical changes that could help Waymo keep a larger fleet on the road. Waymo points to easier-to-clean interiors, faster charging, increased battery capacity and a more modular design for maintenance and repairs. Those details may not sound exciting, but they matter if robotaxis are going to move beyond a handful of cities. The easier these vehicles are to charge, clean and repair, the easier it may be for Waymo to bring them to more riders. WAYMO VEHICLES 'PUTTING AMERICAN LIVES AT RISK,' SOURCE WARNS AMID AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE COMPANY'S MASSIVE RECALL If you already ride with Waymo, the Ojai could make your next trip feel more comfortable. The bigger difference may be how normal the ride feels once you are inside. If you have never taken a driverless ride, the Ojai may become your first real temptation. The extra space and rider-friendly features could make the idea easier to try. But there is still a comfort gap for many riders. You are stepping into a vehicle with no human driver. That makes comfort important, but safety still drives the whole decision. That question feels especially timely. Waymo recently paused freeway rides in several U.S. cities while it works on software updates tied to construction zones and flooded roads. Surface-street service has continued, but the pause is a reminder that even advanced robotaxis still face many challenges out there on the road. Waymo says riders have taken more than 20 million fully autonomous trips across 11-plus cities. The Ojai now gives the company another chance to prove that driverless rides can feel safe, useful and normal for more of us. Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi shows where driverless rides are heading next. The car still has to get you from point A to point B safely, but now Waymo is also trying to make the ride feel easier, roomier and more comfortable once you get inside. I like that Waymo is thinking about the rider experience, not only the driving technology. The extra space, accessibility features and rider controls could help those who have been curious but hesitant. Still, trust is a huge hurdle. A nicer cabin may make the ride more comfortable, but Waymo still has to prove that a car with no driver can handle the messy, unpredictable roads we all deal with every day. Would you climb into Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi for a free ride, or do driverless cars still have more to prove before you would trust one? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ecf59ee6011c3f4ea1ebe Homan vows ICE detention facility 'isn't going anywhere' despite Democrats' push to shut it down te 2026-06-02T12:40:57.031Z Homan vows ICE detention facility 'isn't going anywhere' despite Democrats' push to shut it down A Newark, New Jersey, facility behind a wave of chaotic anti-ICE protests "isn't going anywhere," border czar Tom Homan warned Monday, firing back at Gov. Mikie Sherrill and a slew of Democratic officials. "The governor keeps saying she's going to keep raising hell until this facility shuts down. Well, I've got news for the governor — that facility isn't going anywhere," Homan said on "Hannity." "We're going to enforce the law, we're going to detain people, we'll remove people..." Many of the people in the facility, Homan added, must be detained under federal law and cannot be released. FOX NEWS GOES INSIDE NEW JERSEY ICE FACILITY STORMED BY DEMOCRATS Homan said he has personally verified that everyone in the facility is being legally detained. Newark's Delaney Hall is at the center of a standoff that began after illegal immigrant detainees penned an open letter alleging they live in "inhumane" conditions and claiming they were being denied medical care and adequate food. "Initially, we ask for forgiveness for the way we entered the United States, but given the circumstances we were living in our countries, which placed our lives and those of some members of our families in danger," the letter states. "We feel vulnerable and, in a way, kidnapped—detained without justification—not to mention that we are being tortured physically and psychologically due to the poor food resources provided in these detention centers." The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied the allegations, releasing facility menus that it said showed detainees receive three meals daily, including options such as chicken fajitas and Salisbury steak. NEW JERSEY AGITATORS BITE, KICK AND PUNCH ICE AGENTS AS DELANEY HALL CLASHES CONTINUE; 9 MORE ARRESTED: DHS Protests have escalated into confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement. Sherrill issued a statement, writing that she is "deeply disturbed" by alleged "poor conditions" at the facility. "I have long opposed private detention facilities and advocated against them. I will continue to call for the closure of Delaney Hall because of reports like these," she wrote. Democrats have since mounted a broader effort against the facility, including calls from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for Delaney Hall to be "shut down." Homan, however, blamed what he called "false" Democratic claims for the chaos. "We've got to remember what started all this. You've got Democratic lawmakers from Memorial Day making false allegations about the facility, about the food, the medical care, hunger strikes," he said. "I went into that facility. I went to the medical [portion]. I went through outdoor recreation, indoor recreation. I even made a surprise visit this weekend and walked into the cafeteria and ate the same meal that the detainees around me were eating," he added. "I made sure my tray equaled their tray. I had spaghetti and meat sauce. I had beans. I had green beans. I had bread and rolls. I had drinks. I had dessert. The food was good. It's all a false premise." Fox News' Stephen Sorace and Michael Dorgan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ecf41ee6011c3f4ea1e8e ZeroDrift raises $10 million to protect AI models from themselves te 2026-06-02T12:40:33.433Z ZeroDrift raises $10 million to protect AI models from themselves A new AI compliance service sits between AI models and end users to flag and replace any messages that might present a compliance problem. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ecce9ee6011c3f4ea1e2e West Virginia's epic walk-off sparks emotional 'Country Roads' celebration that defines college sports te 2026-06-02T12:30:33.834Z West Virginia's epic walk-off sparks emotional 'Country Roads' celebration that defines college sports In an era of college athletics dominated by conversations about NIL, the transfer portal and congressional legislation, it's nice to get a reminder of why we fell in love with these sports in the first place. Monday night, with eyes on the Women's College World Series and NCAA tournament in college baseball, a scene out of Morgantown, West Virginia, seemingly brought fans together amid the ongoing chaos. Sometimes, it just takes a good reminder. BRENDAN SORSBY ADMITS WAGERING NEARLY $90,000 DURING COLLEGE CAREER AS NCAA FIGHT HEATS UP In game seven of the Morgantown Regional, with the Kentucky Wildcats playing West Virginia for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals (the next round), the scene looked more like a Saturday afternoon of college football. But, if you're unfamiliar, welcome to the world of college baseball. The night before, West Virginia scored five runs in the final inning to secure the win. On Monday, the Mountaineers would be the ones needing to hold on, leading 5-1 through seven innings. Now, with their tournament hopes on the line, it was going to be another nervous night for fans in Morgantown. This time, once again though, West Virginia sent their fans into a frenzy, thanks to a walk-off single from first baseman Armani Guzman that turned a Monday night showdown into one massive party. What came next was pure cinema, as the kids would say. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Thousands of fans, arm-in-arm, with John Denver playing over the loudspeakers, singing "Country Roads" in unison as they celebrated being one step closer to the College World Series in Omaha. It doesn’t get much better than this, I don't care what team you root for. What could possibly make the moment even better? How about West Virginia's Armani Guzman, who grew up in New York, joining the crowd in singing "Country Roads" while wearing a headset to talk with the announce team. Lost in the overwhelming noise that comes with enjoying college athletics nowadays is the pure joy that comes from watching your favorite team provide moments you certainly won't forget. And yes, I will be the first to admit that what we are currently seeing in college athletics can be nauseating at times. There are times when you have no idea the names of 50% of your favorite team's roster, thanks to the transfer portal becoming such a factor in recruiting. There is also the overwhelming feeling that fans have lost the ability to connect with players on a yearly basis, given the current dilemma of how much money one team can offer over the other playing such a factor in what the roster will look like. TED CRUZ, MARIA CANTWELL UNVEIL BIPARTISAN COLLEGE ATHLETICS BILL AMID NIL CHAOS, LAWSUITS, 'LANE KIFFIN RULE' But, there are times when we are quickly reminded of why some enjoy collegiate sports over the professional product. On Monday night, we were provided that moment all across the country as baseball teams fought their way through the NCAA Tournament. At the same time, the Women's College World Series continued to prove why it's such an underrated sport, as Alabama and Texas Tech battled for a spot in the national championship. If you're new here, welcome to college baseball and softball. If you're a regular, you most certainly didn’t need this reminder. But, I imagine you still enjoyed it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eca8dee6011c3f4ea1db0 Beloved theme park to close for good, ending nearly 50 years of family memories te 2026-06-02T12:20:29.513Z Beloved theme park to close for good, ending nearly 50 years of family memories Washingtonians are already mourning the impending loss of a beloved theme and water park, with many residents still in disbelief months after the closure was announced. Wild Waves Theme Park, located in Federal Way, Washington, announced last year it would close at the end of the 2026 season. The park's final day is scheduled for Nov. 1. Months ahead of the closure, residents are heralding the end of an era. CASINO BOSS DEFENDS CLOSURE OF ICONIC PRIMM RESORTS AMID BACKLASH FROM FOUNDING FAMILY Commenters have been weighing in on Wild Waves' recent Facebook posts and hoping the park can still be salvaged. "I hope we can find a new owner to help save the park," one Facebook user wrote recently. "Shouldn't be closing. ... The majority of people want it to remain," another person said. "We don't want it to close," a third user wrote. "I do hope there [is] a buyer real quick." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Still another user wrote, "Lots of fond memories to remember. Such a fun place to go. ... Sad to see it closing down permanently." The park features an array of water rides and multiple roller coasters, including its signature wooden roller-coaster, Timberhawk: Ride of Prey, according to its website. In November, Wild Waves' operator, Premier Parks, announced it would be shutting down permanently, citing mounting financial losses following the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are thankful for our guests, team members and the community of Federal Way for supporting Wild Waves and creating so many thrills and great memories with families and friends," Kieran Burke, president and owner of Premier Parks, said in a statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Unfortunately, the rising cost of ongoing operations since reopening after the COVID shutdown has generated millions in losses, which forces us to discontinue operations at the end of our 2026 season." The park opened in 1977. It has since "welcomed millions of guests across the Pacific Northwest region, offering a unique combination of theme park thrills and refreshing water park fun," the company said. Fox News Digital reached out to Wild Waves for further comment. The future closure of Wild Waves comes as some other theme parks across the U.S. revamp or close longtime attractions. Many theme park fans complain that popular parks are dismantling attractions they view as nostalgic. In May, Universal Orlando began demolishing portions of its decades-old Lost Continent area at Islands of Adventure, prompting emotional reactions from longtime fans. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ In April, Walt Disney World began replacing some longtime Frontierland attractions as part of a major expansion project. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ec84bee6011c3f4ea1d32 Sanders says Platner has the 'guts' to fight billionaires despite growing scandal pileup te 2026-06-02T12:10:51.116Z Sanders says Platner has the 'guts' to fight billionaires despite growing scandal pileup Scandal after scandal is not enough to dissuade Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s most vocal supporter in the upper chamber.  Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is not backing away from Platner despite the seemingly ever-growing baggage attached to the insurgent Democratic candidate.  The once long-shot candidate has had several fiascos break out in recent weeks following the revelation last fall that he had a tattoo of iconography linked to Nazis. Sanders argued that it was Platner’s firm stance against billionaires that was dredging up the skeletons in his closet.  DEMOCRATS BREAK WITH SCANDAL-PLAGUED GRAHAM PLATNER, WARN OF 'CIVIL WAR' IN PARTY "What we're looking at right now is a situation where billionaires have already pledged to spend $90 million in a tiny state like Maine," Sanders said. "Trust me, that is a lot of money. They don't want him in." "And the reason that they do not want him in the Senate is he has had the guts to stand up to the big money interests, to fight for healthcare as a human right, to demand the billionaires start paying their fair share of taxes," he continued.  Platner’s public relations woes began when video surfaced of him sporting a totenkopf, or death’s head tattoo, on his chest — a symbol of the Nazi war machine from World War II. MAINE DEM SENATE HOPEFUL BACKED BY BERNIE SANDERS APOLOGIZES FOR NAZI-STYLE TATTOO, VOWS TO STAY IN RACE The dam has broken in recent weeks, with old Reddit posts resurfacing in which Platner waxes on veterans, sexual assault and other topics. He’s also embroiled in a sexting scandal and was most recently found to have a profile on the controversial Kik platform. But for Sanders, and other backers of Platner’s in the Senate, the goal is beating Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. "I think what we, as a nation, need to do is to focus on the important issues facing working families, 60% of whom are living paycheck to paycheck," Sanders said. "And I think that Graham and his wife, Amy, will work on their marriage, and I wish them the best."  PLATNER STILL HAS ACTIVE ACCOUNT ON ANONYMOUS APP DUBBED 'PREDATOR'S PARADISE' AMID CHEATING SCANDAL Platner was recently elevated to be the likely nominee in Maine after Gov. Janet Mills, who was the first pick for Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C., opted to drop out over financial issues with her campaign. Now he’s likely headed to a fierce battle against longtime incumbent Collins in November. When asked about the latest issues plaguing Platner, Collins said there wasn’t much else to say.  "I don’t have anything to add," Collins said. "Every day there's a new revelation about Graham Platner that reflects on his character." Still, Democrats who are backing the scandal-plagued Platner aren’t quick to drop him as their favored choice in Maine. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., who endorsed Platner early on, said that the candidate has lived a "very, you know, real experience. He's talked about it."  "He's talked to his wife about it. There was, you know, the voters of Maine are gonna decide what they're gonna do, but, you know, we know that at this point, this man can still win the race, and as long as he continues, I think we'll all be there," Gallego said.  Platner is set to meet with Democrats in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Sanders said he would be there. But the choice to continue backing him, despite the several scandals piling up, has Republicans both scratching their heads and salivating at the chance to take on a candidate bogged down by baggage.  "I mean, this guy's a nut job," Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., said.
"So, that's their call. But, you know, I won't hold my breath for the Democrats to sort of course correct on this. They're just — it's just about absolute power for them. 
So they want to support a dude with Nazi tattoos who has all this other stuff going on. I mean, that's on them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ec833ee6011c3f4ea1d03 Rocket engine startup Impulse raises $500 million to hire people, not AI te 2026-06-02T12:10:27.593Z Rocket engine startup Impulse raises $500 million to hire people, not AI Engineering physical systems still depends on human talent, according to Impulse Space president Eric Romo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ec5e0ee6011c3f4ea1c80 Rubio to Testify Before Senate, Arguing for Budget Amid Iran War and Pressure on Cuba te 2026-06-02T12:00:32.071Z Rubio to Testify Before Senate, Arguing for Budget Amid Iran War and Pressure on Cuba The secretary of state has played a key role in the Iran deliberations, as well as in U.S. policy toward Cuba. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ec386ee6011c3f4ea1bf4 Iowa man suspected of killing 6 family members in 'act of evil' te 2026-06-02T11:50:30.303Z Iowa man suspected of killing 6 family members in 'act of evil' An Iowa man is suspected of fatally shooting six relatives before taking his own life on Monday, authorities said. Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies said officers responded to a report of a shooting at about 12:12 p.m. Monday at a home on Park Avenue in Muscatine, a city roughly 50 miles southeast of Cedar Rapids. When officers arrived, they discovered four victims inside the residence suffering from gunshot wounds. All four were pronounced dead at the scene, Kies said during a news conference. Investigators quickly identified the suspected gunman as Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, of Muscatine. Police said McFarland had left the residence before officers arrived. 5 FOUND DEAD IN MINNESOTA APPARENT MURDER-SUICIDE: POLICE Authorities later located McFarland on the city's riverfront trail near a pedestrian bridge. "While talking to Ryan Willis McFarland, he took his own life," Kies said. NYC SHOOTING: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SHANE TAMURA, GUNMAN WHO KILLED 4 INCLUDING NYPD COP IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN Officers and emergency medical personnel attempted to render aid, but McFarland was pronounced dead at the scene. As investigators continued examining the case, police developed information suggesting there could be additional victims elsewhere in the city. Officers subsequently discovered an adult male dead from an apparent gunshot wound inside a residence on Mill Street. Investigators later found another adult male dead from an apparent gunshot wound inside a business on Grandview Avenue. FLORIDA MAN SUSPECTED OF KILLING 6 IN SHOOTING SPREE AT 2 RESIDENCES IDENTIFIED Police believe all six victims were family members of McFarland. "The preliminary investigation indicates the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute," Kies said. Authorities have not yet publicly identified the victims or released details about their ages and specific relationships to McFarland. A TIMELINE OF THE MANHUNT FOR RURAL MONTANA BAR MASSACRE SUSPECT AS A SMALL TOWN HOPES FOR CLOSURE The Muscatine Police Department is being assisted in the investigation by the Muscatine Fire Department, Muscatine County Sheriff's Office, Iowa State Patrol and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Kies called the killings an "act of evil" and said the community is mourning. "Today, I simply do not have the words," Kies said. "This act of evil and what it has done to our community." The chief confirmed McFarland had a criminal record but declined to provide additional details. The investigation remains active as detectives continue processing multiple crime scenes and conducting witness interviews. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shootings to contact the Muscatine Police Department's Major Crimes Unit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ec131ee6011c3f4ea1b6d Republicans chase breakthroughs in multiple state primary elections and more top headlines te 2026-06-02T11:40:33.433Z Republicans chase breakthroughs in multiple state primary elections and more top headlines 1. Republicans chase historic breakthroughs in multi-state primary elections 2. FBI's next move in Nancy Guthrie case could finally expose suspect 3. Trump reportedly fumed at Netanyahu in tense phone call GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY — From reality TV to city hall? Trump-backed Spencer Pratt soars in LA mayor race as Californians vote. Continue reading … CAUGHT ON CAMERA — Michigan nurse filmed threatening to slit Trump's throat now under federal probe. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ebcd0ee6011c3f4ea1a7d Karmelo Anthony trial ignites rival camps that threaten to get in jurors’ heads in track meet stabbing: expert te 2026-06-02T11:21:52.789Z Karmelo Anthony trial ignites rival camps that threaten to get in jurors’ heads in track meet stabbing: expert The first day of jury selection in the case involving a Texas teenager accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf to death following a confrontation at a high school track meet was ushered in by demonstrators from both sides taking to the streets outside the courthouse, raising concerns about a potential outside influence impacting the jury.  Karmelo Anthony, 18, is charged with first-degree murder stemming from Metcalf’s death.  The case sparked outrage both in the local community and nationwide, with conversations surrounding race and self-defense rights taking center stage.  On Monday, as prospective jurors arrived at the courthouse to be considered for selection, a crowd of demonstrators descended outside the court-ordered perimeter to voice their support for both sides of the case. AMERICA STILL CAN'T PUT DOWN THE RACE CARD. AND IT'S THE SHAME OF OUR NATION  Positioned on opposite sides of the street, video footage shows the groups chanting, playing instruments and carrying signs both in favor and against Anthony – with the crowd of counter-demonstrators also carrying a large sign with Metcalf’s photo.  "We declare, we decree, Karmelo is free," supporters of Anthony can be heard saying outside the courthouse.  FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The presence of supporters from both sides presents a unique challenge for the attorneys seeking a fair trial in a case that has been marred by public perception and media attention, according to Texas defense attorney Larry Taylor. KAREN READ JUDGE SUED OVER 'BUFFER ZONE' KEEPING PROTESTERS AWAY FROM COURTHOUSE "It goes to reinforce potential negative biases, as well as potentially even create some new ones," Taylor told Fox News Digital. "And so to walk by individuals who are angry or shouting, it could get into the mindset of a potential juror."  SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER As jury selection remains underway, Taylor noted that any indication that a potential juror has been impacted by the demonstrators could be grounds for removal.  "If I see someone potentially nodding their head to the rhythm of a chant, it can be taken as something that they either agree with or have some kind of feeling toward," Taylor said. "And that could potentially have that juror struck." TRUE CRIME REPORTERS BLOCKED OUTSIDE COURTHOUSE WHERE KAREN READ IS ON TRIAL FILE FIRST AMENDMENT LAWSUIT Before the trial was set to be underway, a Texas judge issued a gag order in the case – effectively barring anyone involved in the trial from speaking to the media. Cameras, livestreams and video recordings are also banned from inside the courtroom, and demonstrators must stay outside of a specific perimeter surrounding the courthouse. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST  "[The judge] doesn’t want people coming up there in large numbers who feel that the case isn't necessarily going their way, and they have some kind of reaction to that," Taylor said. "You don't want witnesses to be pointed out or to be harassed or threatened."  According to Taylor, the judge presiding over Anthony’s case must walk a fine line between protecting the demonstrators’ freedom of speech and the defendant’s right to a fair trial. TEXAS PRESS CONFERENCE IN AUSTIN METCALF KILLING DEVOLVES INTO CHAOS OVER TRACK MEET STABBING "You have the battle of the First Amendment versus the sanctity of the Seventh [Amendment]," Taylor told Fox News Digital. "Having access to the courts that is uninhibited and fair. So you have the judge weighing these constitutional rights and saying, ‘Okay, you have a right to protest, you have a right to be vocal, but I am going to set a distance away from my court so that I will have a fair and impartial jury."  LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB The possibility of allowing outside influences to impact the outcome of the trial could be monumental, as Taylor insists the judge must prioritize shielding the jurors from any potential biases.  "If things go crazy, and demonstrators are threatening witnesses as they're walking in, and people seem rattled, then the case just doesn't flow," Taylor said. "You're setting yourself up for an appeal or a mistrial, and having to do this all over again." AUSTIN METCALF’S SUSPECTED KILLER INDICTED ON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE IN TRACK MEET STABBING Anthony was indicted on the first-degree murder charge by a Collin County grand jury stemming from the alleged stabbing at a Frisco track meet on April 2, 2025. GOT A TIP? "For weeks, my team has been presenting evidence to the grand jury," Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said after the indictment. "Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first-degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony — which they did." "With that indictment, the case now moves formally into the court system," Willis added. FOLLOW US ON X Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing Metcalf inside a Memorial High School team tent during the sporting event, with investigators alleging Anthony told Metcalf, "Touch me and see what happens," before retrieving a knife from his bag.  The alleged stabbing was due to a confrontation between the two teenagers, according to police. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Immediately after the incident, authorities said Anthony told responding officers he acted in self-defense, telling officers, "I’m not alleged, I did it." MOURNING MOTHER, TWIN BROTHER OF SLAIN TEXAS TEEN SPEAK OUT: 'LOST MY BEST FRIEND IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE' Mike Howard, Anthony’s attorney, has insisted that the details surrounding what lead up to the confrontation have not been disclosed to the public, and will be released in court. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "We expect that when the full story is heard, the prosecution will not be able to rule out the reasonable doubt that Karmelo Anthony may have acted in self-defense," Howard said following the indictment. WATCH: Father speaks out after son was stabbed to death at track meet As the court prepares to hear opening statements in the case, Taylor said the presence of the demonstrators outside the courthouse could bring a sense of peace and support for both families. "Both families in essence have lost sons," Taylor said. "Karmelo Anthony will never be the same – he could potentially be imprisoned. And so seeing supporters of your child gives hope to the family that actually lost their son. Seeing people out there in support of their son gives them a hope that justice will fall their way."  Fox News Digital reached out to Anthony’s attorney and the Collin County District Attorney’s office for comment.  Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price, Peter D'Abrosca and Kyle Schmidbauer contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ebcbcee6011c3f4ea1a74 Cancer survivors saw major improvements in sleep and well-being with one weekly practice te 2026-06-02T11:21:32.792Z Cancer survivors saw major improvements in sleep and well-being with one weekly practice Yoga is known to boost relaxation, strength and flexibility – and now a new study has found the practice could improve cancer survivors’ quality of life. A randomized trial led by the University of Rochester Medical Center found that a four-week yoga program significantly reduced insomnia, fatigue, anxiety and mood disturbances after cancer treatment. The findings were presented last week at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago. CANCER SURVIVORS MAY SEE SURPRISING BENEFITS FROM ONE SPECIFIC EXERCISE, STUDY SAYS  The study was conducted across multiple U.S. community cancer care sites, including 410 adult cancer survivors averaging 54 years of age. Around 75% were breast cancer survivors, and none of them had practiced yoga regularly within the prior three months. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups. Half of them received only standard survivorship care without the yoga, while the other half received standard care and were also enrolled in the Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program. As part of the YOCAS program, the survivors completed two instructor-led 75-minute yoga sessions each week, including 18 Gentle Hatha yoga and Restorative yoga poses, breathing exercises and mindfulness training. EATING MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES LINKED TO SURPRISING EFFECT ON SLEEP Based on questionnaires completed by the patients, the survivors in the yoga group experienced "moderate-to-large" reductions in overall mood disturbance, "small-to-medium" reductions in anxiety and "medium-to-large" reductions in fatigue, the study found. The improvements in mood and fatigue appeared to be linked to yoga's beneficial effect on sleep quality, according to the researchers. "This indicates that cancer survivors have an option to alleviate these cancer-related side effects at the same time, without adding another drug," lead investigator Yuri Choi, PhD, of the Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, in Rochester, New York, told Fox News Digital. The study did not reveal any major safety concerns or serious adverse events related to the yoga practice. The study did have some limitations, chiefly that the findings are preliminary and have not yet been peer-reviewed for a medical publication. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "The sample in our clinical trial was relatively homogeneous, with most participants being women (96%), breast cancer patients (75%), Caucasian (93%), and having some college or higher education (82%)," noted Choi. "We are adapting our intervention to reach all cancer patients and survivors, including the creation of a mobile app to reach people in rural communities." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The research also excluded patients with metastatic cancer (whose disease had spread to other parts of the body). The total study was only four weeks, so more research is needed to determine long-term benefits. If the findings are confirmed by peer-reviewed publications, this could lead to recommendations for structured yoga programs as a non-drug supportive therapy for cancer survivors, the researchers noted. Some yoga studios may use different names for Gentle Hatha and Restorative yoga, such as Foundations Yoga or Healing Yoga, Choi noted.  "Survivors should also look for certified yoga instructors who have experience working with cancer patients/survivors or individuals with other challenging health conditions," the researcher advised. "They should not be afraid to ask their oncology team for referrals to qualified instructors in their community." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Choi also noted that the research did not reveal whether other types of yoga, such as heated-room or rigorous-flow yoga, are safe or beneficial for cancer survivors. The study was funded by the National Cancer Institute. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ebca8ee6011c3f4ea1a6b Ben Sasse reflects on life, parenting, future of country in Ruthless interview te 2026-06-02T11:21:12.944Z Ben Sasse reflects on life, parenting, future of country in Ruthless interview Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse delivered a heartfelt reflection on his life, parenting, and politics to the Ruthless Podcast in an exclusive interview released Tuesday morning.  "Death sucks, but I'm not really scared," Sasse told the Fellas. "People are surprised by the answer. And I’m like, well, I guess I’ll talk for a little while." Sasse was diagnosed with metastatic stage-four pancreatic cancer in December. Throughout the interview, Sasse emphasized the importance of being rooted. "We have funeral plots in Arlington, Nebraska, 14 miles east of our house along the river in Dodge County, Nebraska," Sasse said. "I don’t want my family to ever give that up." FORMER GOP SEN. BEN SASSE REVEALS STAGE-4 CANCER DIAGNOSIS: 'IT'S A DEATH SENTENCE' Sasse’s career has taken him across the country and, at times, away from his family for extended periods of time. Receiving degrees from Harvard and Yale, he worked as a management consultant before coming back to academia.  After serving as the president of Midland University, Sasse was first elected to the Senate in 2014.  Sasse resigned from his seat in 2023 to become the President of the University of Florida.  In the interview, podcast co-host Comfortably Smug, himself a recent father, cited a recent op-ed by Sasse’s daughter and asked for parenting advice. VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE REVEALS HE HAS 'SACRED TIME' WITH HIS FAMILY FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS EVERY DAY "I recently just had a son," Smug mentioned. "How did you manage to raise such self-actualized individuals? She said the line that opened with where instead of asking them, like, ‘how was your day?’ You asked them, ‘who did you serve?’ This makes an individual more outward-looking and trying to be a contributor to their community and their friends rather than being a consumer." The Nebraskan responded by emphasizing the importance of unconditional love and the importance of teaching your children the values of hard work and service to others.  "Your parental goal should be for them to know unconditional love, and then in response to live a life of gratitude, where there are some expectations around them," Sasse responded. "And so she says in her piece that she knows she has unconditional love from us, and that we expect her to grit and grind through it and go and serve other people, not be narcissistically obsessed with herself." FORMER NEBRASKA SENATOR BATTLING CANCER WARNS PEOPLE HAVE 'STOPPED MAKING BABIES' The conversation also touched on how technology has changed family life, the economy, and American politics.  "You'd be sitting in Republican Senate lunch, and dudes are scrolling through social media reading comments on Twitter, on their press releases," Sasse said. "I'm like, you know, those are mostly Russian bots. They're mostly not even real… Like if you’ve got eight digits that come at the end of your name, that's not Cynthia from Norfolk, Nebraska. But now I just couldn't care less about the tribal stupid [things] that people might yell about." Podcast co-host Josh Holmes detailed how many of Sasse’s former colleagues in the body have appreciated his perspective over the last couple of months.  "I talked to a number of your old colleagues in the Senate over the last couple of months who are just deeply appreciative of the time you’ve taken to share wisdom in this particular part of life," Holmes told Sasse. Sasse has authored two books on this intersection of parenting and the future of the country: "Them: Why We Hate Each Other—and How to Heal" and "The Vanishing American Adult." Since his diagnosis, Sasse has also launched the Not Dead Yet Podcast. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ebc94ee6011c3f4ea1a62 After losing my daughter, I learned where the immigration crisis really begins te 2026-06-02T11:20:52.878Z After losing my daughter, I learned where the immigration crisis really begins My youngest daughter Katie was killed when an intoxicated illegal immigrant slammed into the back of the vehicle she was riding in at nearly 80 miles an hour while it sat idle at a stoplight. Ever since, I have been trying to understand how reckless public policies allowed something so horrific, and so preventable, to happen. Katie’s death forced me to look beyond slogans and political talking points and ask harder questions about what America’s immigration system has become, who benefits from it and who ultimately bears the costs when governments refuse to enforce meaningful standards. The more I examined the data, the more I began to notice an aspect of the problem that often seemed ignored or dismissed in public debate. Perhaps because acknowledging it had become politically uncomfortable. According to recent data from the Center for Immigration Studies, newly arrived immigrants now possess significantly lower levels of educational attainment than earlier waves of immigration. OBAMA JUDGE USES ‘VINDICTIVE’ RULING TO RELEASE ALLEGED MS-13 HUMAN TRAFFICKER During the border-surge years engineered under the Biden-Harris administration and overseen by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the composition of migration shifted heavily toward poorer regions of Latin America, bringing larger numbers of individuals with limited formal education and fewer workforce skills needed in a modern, technology-driven economy. That matters because advanced economies increasingly depend on productivity, skills and institutional capacity. Educational attainment strongly correlates with earnings, poverty rates, tax contribution and long-term dependence on public systems. America in 2026 is not the industrial America of 1920. Low-skill labor no longer guarantees upward mobility, even for many native-born Americans struggling under rising housing costs, inflation, healthcare expenses and stagnant wages. Yet policymakers continue expanding migration flows while insisting there will be no meaningful fiscal or social consequences. REFUGEE FLOOD ISN’T SMART POLICY, IT’S THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON TAKING But consequences exist whether political leaders acknowledge them or not. Lower educational attainment is closely associated with lower earnings, higher poverty rates and greater demand on public systems. School districts shoulder the costs of language services and educational remediation, often straining already struggling districts. Hospitals provide emergency care that is frequently never fully reimbursed, with taxpayers ultimately covering much of the burden. Cities face mounting housing pressures, while welfare systems expand to accommodate growing needs. My own family has lived both versions of America’s immigration story. Decades ago, my parents came to the United States legally for the opportunity this country offered and not for benefits or special privileges that increasingly incentivize lawlessness surrounding immigration today. I'M AN ANGEL MOM WHO SAW AT THE WHITE HOUSE HOW PRESIDENT TRUMP IS RESTORING HOPE AND SAFETY FOR FAMILIES This is personal for me. Katie’s killer, Julio Cucul-Bol, a Guatemalan national who used a Mexican alias while in Illinois, admitted through an interpreter in state court that he had no formal education and was unable to meaningfully communicate in either English or Spanish. So, I have to ask the question Democrat Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and many other politicians never will: What purpose did allowing Bol into this country actually serve? How did it strengthen America, improve our communities, or better the lives of American citizens? DAD OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT DUI VICTIM ISSUES WARNING TO AMERICANS OVER LAX DRIVER'S LICENSE LAWS My daughter is dead. Reasonable people can debate immigration levels and legal pathways. But no serious nation can maintain public trust while weakening enforcement and insisting there are no downstream consequences for public institutions, fiscal stability, or social cohesion. Many countries benefit enormously from large-scale emigration. Remittances from migrants working in the United States generate billions in foreign income while also relieving domestic political pressure. NOT COMING TO AMERICA: THE 60-YEAR IMMIGRATION BUBBLE FINALLY BURSTS In effect, the United States increasingly subsidizes the consequences of governmental failure abroad. Rather than fixing conditions for their own citizens, struggling governments can export portions of their poverty to the United States while importing remittance dollars back home. That dynamic may benefit political elites on both sides of the border, but it does little to encourage long-term reform, self-sufficiency, or stable institutions. In many cases, mass unmanaged migration may actually delay the economic and civic improvements those societies ultimately need most. A truly moral and compassionate approach should not simply encourage people to flee struggling nations indefinitely. It should encourage the development of lawful, stable and prosperous societies where citizens can build meaningful lives in their own countries with dignity and opportunity. IRYNA ZARUTSKA FLED UKRAINE FOR SAFETY BUT DEMOCRATS' SOFT-ON-CRIME POLICIES FAILED HER The United States should be an example to be emulated; a nation built on lawful behavior, strong institutions, accountability and opportunity. Not one that increasingly allows itself to be taken advantage of by governments unwilling to fix conditions for their own people. Migrants should be drawn to America because of the opportunities created by economic freedom and social stability, not enticed by self-serving politicians offering taxpayer-funded benefits while refusing to address the consequences of weak enforcement. States like Illinois increasingly respond to the departure of productive citizens not by confronting the policies driving people away, but by attempting to replace those losses through mass migration encouraged by expansive benefits and weakened standards. Administrations like Biden-Harris accelerated that approach nationally during the border-surge years. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION That is not a serious long-term strategy for national prosperity or institutional stability. Every public policy carries tradeoffs, and citizens should not become collateral damage to reckless immigration policies pursued for short-term political gain. A serious immigration policy would begin with honesty: honesty that educational attainment matters in advanced economies; honesty that mass low-skill migration creates fiscal burdens; honesty that weak enforcement and sanctuary policies carry real-world consequences; and honesty that America cannot permanently function as the economic and social safety valve for the developing world without eventually weakening itself. Compassion without limits is not governance. And no nation can indefinitely absorb the unresolved economic and institutional failures of other countries while expecting its own stability, cohesion and prosperity to remain strong forever. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JOE ABRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ebc80ee6011c3f4ea1a59 Martina Navratilova says Billie Jean King’s trans-athlete stance ‘doesn’t square’ with her own words te 2026-06-02T11:20:32.873Z Martina Navratilova says Billie Jean King’s trans-athlete stance ‘doesn’t square’ with her own words Martina Navratilova wants Billie Jean King to explain herself. King is one of the most important figures in the history of women’s sports, a tennis icon who helped build the modern women’s game and spent decades fighting for equal opportunity, equal pay and respect for female athletes. But King has also publicly supported trans-identifying biological male athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports. In a 2025 interview with The Telegraph ahead of Wimbledon, King called the broader transgender-athlete debate in sports "a nightmare" and said people should listen to transgender people’s stories and make them feel included. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! That position has frustrated Navratilova, another tennis legend and longtime advocate of gay rights and women’s sports, because King has also publicly acknowledged the physical differences between men and women. Asked how King could reconcile those two positions, Navratilova said the contradiction is obvious. "I honestly don’t know because it doesn’t square," Navratilova told OutKick. Navratilova was responding to a clip of King discussing the obvious physical differences between men and women. In the clip, King said men are generally bigger and stronger, have different skeletal systems and bigger hearts, and that women never claimed they were physically the same as men. That’s the entire reason women’s sports exist in the first place. In 2020, King joined nearly 200 athletes in supporting a friend-of-the-court brief against an Idaho law that barred trans-identifying male athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. "There is no place in any sport for discrimination of any kind," King said at the time. "I’m proud to support all transgender athletes who simply want the access and opportunity to compete in the sport they love." That's the gap Navratilova is pressing. "I think she thinks that they play fair and square, meaning males identify as women, take all the hormones and do everything, like Renée Richards did 50 years ago," Navratilova said. "And that it’s just nice to include everybody." But Navratilova said the issue can’t be reduced to kindness or inclusion. TENNIS STAR ARYNA SABALENKA SAYS FEMALE ATHLETES FACING TRANS COMPETITORS 'JUST NOT FAIR TO WOMEN' She offered a hypothetical scenario: a high school boys basketball team holds tryouts, 10 boys make the team, and five boys who don’t make the boys team then try out for the girls team. If they make it, which they almost certainly would, five girls lose their spots. "That’s not equality," Navratilova said. "That’s a total takeover." And it’s not just about who wins, she said. It’s about roster spots, podium spots, awards, prize money, privacy, safety and the entire purpose of female-only categories. For Navratilova, the answer starts with keeping sex-based boundaries intact. "The solution is obvious," she told OutKick. "No male bodies in women’s sports and no male bodies in women's sex-based spaces for many different reasons, not the least of which is women’s rights to safety, dignity and fairness and privacy." Navratilova said her private conversations with King have made King's public position even more frustrating. "Billie Jean has repeatedly told me over the last four or five years that she would love to talk to me about it, that she defers to me because I know a lot more about it than she does," Navratilova said. But Navratilova said the conversations she expected, never really happened. "Without talking to me really and listening to what my points were, she just went her way and put out the statement by her and the Women’s Sports Foundation about inclusion and all this stuff," Navratilova said. That, Navratilova said, is what surprised her most. "I don’t think she really has heard the other side of the debate, so to speak," Navratilova said. Navratilova said she wants King to answer the question directly. "Please get Billie Jean on record," Navratilova said. "I’d like to know how she explains it because she hasn’t been able to explain it to me." OutKick contacted King and the Women’s Sports Foundation seeking comment and offering King an interview. Neither responded. And Navratilova is not alone. Nancy Hogshead, a three-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, civil rights lawyer and former Women’s Sports Foundation president, went even further. Asked whether King’s comments on male advantages suggested she was starting to come around, Hogshead rejected that premise. "Oh no, she’s always known that," Hogshead told OutKick. "She’s a hypocrite, she’s a total hypocrite." Hogshead said she could understand confusion several years ago, before more research and high-profile cases brought the issue to the forefront. Her own view, Hogshead said, was not always what it is now. "I was in favor of it too," Hogshead said. "I thought this was about inclusion and nondiscrimination. I thought it was fair." That has changed. "I was wrong," Hogshead said. "I was dead wrong." Hogshead pointed to sex-eligibility disputes involving Caster Semenya, the Lia Thomas case and research on male puberty and athletic performance as part of what caused her to rethink her position. She said the same evidence should matter for King. "She knows, but she hasn’t made the connection," Hogshead said. "As she says, men are faster, stronger, bigger lungs structurally, but hasn’t made the connection of like, oh, so that’s unfair to the girls to have to compete with that." Hogshead said her frustration with King and the Women’s Sports Foundation predates the transgender-athlete debate. "I wouldn’t say I left," Hogshead said of her 2014 departure from WSF. "I would say I got fired because I would not sign a contract." Hogshead alleged the contract would have restricted her from speaking publicly about sexual abuse and harassment involving athletes. Asked why she believed a women’s sports organization would want to limit her ability to speak on that issue, Hogshead pointed to what she described as King’s aversion to backlash. "Because Billie Jean didn’t want to go into any room and face hostility or having somebody be against her," Hogshead said. Hogshead connected that episode to the current fight over transgender athletes in women’s sports. "I think it’s more political for the same reason, for the exact same reason that she didn’t wanna be involved in the sexual abuse issue or she didn’t want the Women’s Sports Foundation to be involved," Hogshead said. "It’s hard to be the tip of the spear." To Hogshead, both fights come back to the same issue: whether women’s sports leaders are willing to take unpopular stands when women and girls need defending. OutKick separately asked the Women’s Sports Foundation whether Hogshead’s role ended because she refused to sign a contract restricting her from speaking publicly about sexual abuse in sports and whether King was involved in or aware of that contract decision. WSF did not respond before publication. That leaves a central question unanswered. If men have physical advantages over women, and King says they do, then why should biological males who identify as women be allowed into female categories? Navratilova’s position is especially notable because she has personal history with Renée Richards, the transgender tennis player who sued to compete in the women’s draw at the 1977 U.S. Open. Richards later coached Navratilova. That history matters because Navratilova didn't come to the issue as an opponent of inclusion. "Because of Renée, I was completely all-in for inclusion," Navratilova said. "Most of us welcomed Renée into the fold." CHRIS EVERT DEFENDS MARTINA NAVRATILOVA ON TRANS ATHLETES: 'SCIENCE DOESN'T LIE' But Navratilova said Richards competed at a very different moment and under very different circumstances. Richards was 43 and not in peak playing shape when competing against women, Navratilova said. At the time, Richards was essentially a one-off case. "It was only one because she won the right to compete in a court of law," Navratilova said. "There were no others. Even if there were other transgender people, they would have to sue for the right to compete." That has changed. In recent years, trans-identifying biological male athletes have competed in women’s and girls’ sports across the country, from high school track and field to college and junior college volleyball to cycling, swimming and other sports. Navratilova said the change forced her to reconsider the issue in a way she did not have to when Richards was the only example. But, more importantly, Richards also has a new perspective on the issue. "Renée herself now says she should not have been able to compete," Navratilova said. "She realizes now she had an advantage." Richards made a similar argument in a 2024 position paper published by Sports Illustrated in 2025. "I believe that having gone through male puberty disqualifies transgender women from the female category in sports," Richards wrote, adding that a "retained physical advantage persists" even after testosterone reduction That’s why Navratilova says it’s no longer enough to rely on the language of inclusion without answering the competitive question. "Boys are faster, stronger, quicker than girls," Navratilova said. "And so, if it doesn’t matter who wins, why do they have to compete as a girl? If they feel like a girl, they can still compete with the boys if they don’t care where they end up. Why is it the girls that need to suck it up?" Navratilova came out publicly as a lesbian in 1981 and became one of the most prominent openly gay athletes in the world. That’s part of what makes the backlash against her so striking. Navratilova has been called homophobic, transphobic, bigoted and worse for her position on women’s sports. She told OutKick the attacks are especially frustrating because many of the people attacking her don’t know what it was like for gay athletes when she came out. Asked what she makes of being called homophobic, Navratilova dismissed the idea. "It’s just stupid," Navratilova said. "I came out before they were born, so they don’t know what it was like." Navratilova said the criticism from within the LGBTQ advocacy world has been painful because she still believes in equal rights. "I respect everybody’s right to human rights, equal rights everywhere," Navratilova said. But she said equal rights do not include the right for male-bodied athletes to enter female sports or female-only spaces. "You do not have a right to come into my space," Navratilova said. That doesn't mean the verbal attacks haven't stung. "What does it make me feel like? Just sad," Navratilova said. "Just really sad that they would just name-call rather than have a discussion and totally discount what I went through and twist it around." King’s legacy in women’s sports is undeniable. She fought for women to have opportunities, respect, prize money and a professional tour of their own. She famously beat Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes," a moment that became larger than tennis and helped cement King as a symbol of women’s equality. But that history is exactly why Navratilova and Hogshead say King’s current position deserves scrutiny. Women’s sports were not created because women lacked talent, discipline or courage. They were created because biological sex matters in athletics. King knows that. She has said so herself. That’s why Navratilova wants an answer. How does King square a lifetime spent fighting for women’s sports with a position that allows biological males to compete against females? So far, King hasn’t answered that question for OutKick. And according to Navratilova, she hasn’t answered it for her, either. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eba21ee6011c3f4ea19a3 Pacific Fusion’s latest prototype packs 440 gigawatts into an 80-nanosecond burst te 2026-06-02T11:10:25.672Z Pacific Fusion’s latest prototype packs 440 gigawatts into an 80-nanosecond burst Pacific Fusion's sub-scale prototype delivered enormous amounts of power in a flash, setting the company up for its demonstration power plant. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eb7cfee6011c3f4ea194b The NFL's main social media accounts remained silent about Pride Month on its first day te 2026-06-02T11:00:31.594Z The NFL's main social media accounts remained silent about Pride Month on its first day The annual June 1 kickoff to Pride Month came and went on Monday and the NFL's X account that serves over 36 million followers and its Instagram account that serves 32 million followers did not mention the event. Let that sink in for a moment. The league accounts that, in the past years, have told fans that "football is gay," that "football is lesbian," that football is queer, transgender, bisexual and, for everyone, were silent on the issue. The National Football League's social media accounts this year stuck to, well, football. The league posted about the Myles Garrett trade to the Los Angeles Rams. About the A.J. Brown trade to the New England Patriots. About Odell Beckham signing with the New York Giants. And Raymond Berry dying. So, this may mean something. Or nothing. EX-NFL STAR DEZ BRYANT SLAMS LEAGUE'S PRIDE MONTH MESSAGING: 'FAR FROM RIGHT' For conservatives, Christians and others, it is a small victory they hope extends throughout the entire month and eventually to the league's individual teams, most of which embraced Pride Month on its first day. Nine of the 32 teams did not recognize Pride Month on Monday. For some gay activists, the NFL's action (or inaction) on social media on Monday means they're hoping some admin corrects an oversight as early as Tuesday morning. Otherwise, it's a big loss for those activists that want their sexuality celebrated and amplified by the country's most popular sports league. Whatever it means, this is where we are in 2026: Corporations, small businesses, universities, individuals, and yes, sports leagues are being watched on the first day of Pride Month to see how they handle the divisive issue. We say divisive because there are no winners amid the scrutiny. Recognizing the month or opting out sends a message that upsets somebody regardless of the choice. TENNESSEE GOVERNOR SIGNS NUCLEAR FAMILY MONTH RESOLUTION AS CRITICS PUSH BACK ON EXCLUSIONS Major League Baseball, the NBA and even the NHL recognized the start of Pride Month on Monday. The professional hockey league did so by changing its logo to rainbow colors — a betrayal of its own corporate branding. So, the NFL was different than its professional sports counterparts for at least one day. It was also different than it has been in the past when it did salute Pride Month on its first day and even once came up with celebrating LGBTQ history month. This doesn't mean the NFL is no longer supporting gay issues. It supports those all year long on its website and via other means, including fundraising events and promotions. But this messaging omission this time — intentional or otherwise — was notable. As to the league's teams, the nine teams that declined to mention Pride Month are generally the same group that have done so in the past. The New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints did not recognize Pride Month on social media. Most of those did not last year, either. And this is where we remind you, this is a snapshot in time. The NFL may offer a Pride Month nod in the coming hours or days after publication of this piece. The teams that opted out might as easily opt in over the coming days. The Indianapolis Colts, for example, have been back and forth on the Pride Month celebration posts the past two years. But they were the NFL's first team to post about Pride Month this year. And why do we count? Because we live in an increasingly populist society where one side insists it must celebrate its sexuality and wants others to join in, and the other side has increasingly resisted and, in the extreme, believes the celebration of one sexuality over an entire month is insufferable. All one has to do is read the replies to the teams to understand both of those are so. It is also interesting that Pride Month and the corporate pandering it encourages create some strange dynamics. Example: WASHINGTON COMMANDERS, WHO ADVOCATE FOR GAY PRIDE, CELEBRATE MUSLIM HOLY DAY The Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings are among the teams that saluted Pride Month on Monday. But that seemingly makes those teams seem quite conflicted on social media because in March they also celebrated the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, with a shoutout to Eid al-Fitr. The Vikings celebrated the Muslim holiday on X while the Texans and Eagles did so on Facebook. The Muslim religion, like Christianity and Judaism, has strict teachings against homosexuality. But the Commanders, Vikings and Eagles were not the only ones presenting a paradox to the celebration of gays with the orthodoxy of the Muslim religion on Monday. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a verbose (for X) post about how it would take more than a month to "honor the contributions of queer and transgender New Yorkers." Mamdani was born in Uganda, is a Sharia Muslim and has consistently praised his home country while also publicly embracing his religious identity. Except that Uganda in 2023 enacted the Anti-Homosexuality Act that imposes life imprisonment for same-sex acts and the death penalty for aggravated homosexuality. And traditional Sharia treats homosexual acts as punishable offenses. Yes, quite inconvenient for someone celebrating the start of Pride Month. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eb337ee6011c3f4ea1864 John Gotti pal: I stashed $10M in my kid's toychest te 2026-06-02T10:40:55.191Z John Gotti pal: I stashed $10M in my kid's toychest "I was the chief of staff of the Gambino crime family." That's how Lewis Kasman describes his role at the side of legendary Mafia boss John Gotti. Kasman spent years with Gotti and the Gambino crime family and is now peeling back some of the secrets and revealing what that life was like at the top of the American Mafia. "I had a big toy chest in my attic in my house in Woodbury filled with millions of dollars in it," he says, in amounts varying from $6 to $10 million, depending on the month, saying the Gambino family earned more than $100 million a year. EX-COLOMBO CRIME FAMILY CAPO REVEALS HOW GAS TAX SCHEME RAKED IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS WEEKLY "I loved it. I loved it all. I loved the power...to have the boss's ear, and I had unfettered access. It was amazing." Kasman, who is now 68 years old, opens up about his friendship and working with Gotti for a Fox Nation exclusive documentary, "Gotti's Guy," which can be seen on the Fox Nation streaming site and Fox One. Throughout the late 1980s and early '90s, as Gotti reigned over the underworld, Kasman was right there, in the inner circle. He was a familiar fixture accompanying the Don, the made men and Gotti's lawyers. He was routinely referred to as "Gotti's adopted son" by the news media and frequently interviewed and quoted defending Gotti during his various trials. In the Fox Nation program, Kasman describes how he grew up as "a Jewish kid on Long Island," who went to sleep-away camp and had a bar mitzvah, to being the trusted sidekick and sounding board to the most infamous Mafia Don since Al Capone. "We had a brotherhood me and him," says Lewis. "I had no agenda and he had no agendas. He just wanted my friendship and my voice to speak for him when he didn’t want to speak or couldn't speak, because of his position." Lewis says Gotti needed someone like him, an objective sounding board outside the circle of mobsters, who was loyal, direct and had no ax to grind. FORMER NY DETECTIVE MOONLIGHTED AS BONANNO CRIME FAMILY SOLDIER, HELPED FUEL MINI-MOB WAR, FEDS ALLEGE "I could go in places where John didn't want to go, and I could talk to Skippers (Capos) the way John didn't want to. As a boss, you have to carry yourself a certain way. He would never go and ask for anything. That was not John Gotti's way." "I never crossed the line. See, I knew my boundaries. I had the most boundaries that anyone in life could have with John Gotti, and I knew my place. He trusted me and I trusted him." "He was a man's man," he says. "I used to say, Grandpa, you're a legend in life. You’re gonna be a legend when you pass, but you're a legend in reality. You are legendary now. I used to walk around the garment center, guys in trucks would honking their air horns. How's the boss? How's the chief? Wherever you would go, they loved this guy."  "He was a superstar, an A-lister celebrity. The crowds, the people, the pictures. It became surreal." WATCH: FORMER MAFIA INSIDER REFLECTS ON JOHN GOTTI'S COURTROOM VICTORIES: But with time, Kasman reassessed his life and his role. He says back then, in his 20s and 30s, he had put aside his moral issues and ignored any ethical concerns about hobnobbing with Mafia murderers but now sees the error of his ways. "When I look back, you could disappear at any time," he says. "He was the Mafia, and he was a killer, and he was a tough guy. Tough guy. Very tough guy." ‘MIND CHESS,’ NOT THREATS, CONVINCED REAL-LIFE SOPRANOS MOBSTER TO COOPERATE: RETIRED FBI AGENT "I did not lie to myself. I knew who he was, and I knew what he was capable of. But I wasn't in fear of him. I respected him for who he was and the kind of Boss he was of that family. And if he was my father, my natural father, I couldn't have loved him more." During one of Gotti's trials, his flamboyant lawyer Bruce Culter, called Kasman "one of the finest young men I know," and said "he has a great friendship and business relationship with John Gotti." But the Gotti family has had other names for their former friend. John A. Gotti, Gotti's son, wrote scathingly about Kasman in his bestselling book "Shadow of My Father."   He branded Kasman "traitorous scum," a "turncoat," who became "the adopted confidential informant of the FBI," who is a "perjurer, thief and traitor" who turned on his father… and the Gotti family, by slipping false information to the Feds. After the elder Gotti died, Kasman got in trouble with the law and he became a confidential informant for the FBI, taping conversations with mobsters and at one time it turned out, Mr. Gotti's wife as she recovered from a stroke. FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC LED SECRET LIFE AS MAFIA HITMAN BEFORE FAMILY FELL APART: SON "What infuriated me about Kasman," Gotti's son wrote, was "that he had recorded my mother on a visit with her, shortly after her stroke. She was recovering from brain surgery, and had been sedated. As directed by the FBI, are there no limits to what these low lives will do at the behest of their government masters? No." Kasman admits he was directed by the FBI to secretly tape the younger Gotti, but says he wound up inadvertently wearing the wire on the visit to his mother.  "It was a mistake," he now says and deeply regrets it. In 1996, Kasman served six months in federal prison after pleading guilty to lying to a grand jury investigating the Gambino crime family.  In 2010, Kasman again pleaded guilty to fraud and was sentenced to time served for obstruction of justice and money laundering. Gotti's eldest daughter Angela was quoted as calling him "a piece of s—," saying "somebody’s got all my father’s money. He was the one holding it." Kasman now resides in Florida and leads a quiet life away from the streets of the city that were once Gotti's turf. As for missing those halcyon days and the intense public interest surrounding Gotti, he is now wistful. "I don’t miss it," he says. "I miss him."  "Gotti's Guy" is now streaming on Fox Nation. Also, watch the second season of "Stories of the American Mafia" on Fox Nation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eb323ee6011c3f4ea185b Rubio braces for Hill grilling as Republicans join bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers te 2026-06-02T10:40:35.195Z Rubio braces for Hill grilling as Republicans join bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to face tough questions on Capitol Hill this week as Congress threatens to curb President Donald Trump’s war powers, while the administration pushes for an end to the conflict with Iran. Rubio will testify in four congressional hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday on the State Department's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. But the Trump official is likely to be grilled on the ongoing negotiations to end the war and whether the U.S. military campaign should continue against Iranian forces and the country’s nuclear capabilities.  The U.S. and Iran have yet to agree on terms to end sporadic fighting. Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and potential sanctions relief have emerged as key sticking points in negotiations.  President Donald Trump said Monday that he "couldn’t care less" if the stalled talks were over, in an interview with CNBC. TRUMP SAYS IRAN IS 'NEGOTIATING ON FUMES,' BELIEVES REGIME THOUGHT THEY COULD OUTWAIT HIM "I don’t care if they’re over, honestly," Trump told the outlet. "If they’re over, they’re over. If they’re not, you know, I think they took too much time. Frankly, I thought they started to get very boring." The president’s comments followed fresh rounds of fighting over the weekend that tested the fragile ceasefires in place since early April. The U.S. military has shown no signs of ending its blockade of Iranian ports while Tehran has continued to flex its hold over the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio's Hill appearances come as both the House and Senate could advance legislation this week that would halt U.S. involvement in the war, absent congressional authorization. A successful war powers resolution would likely be a symbolic blow to the administration given an expected presidential veto and the lack of a veto-proof majority. GOP REP MASSIE JOINS DEMOCRATS IN OPPOSITION TO US IRAN STRIKES But the president may suffer a political setback as a growing number of Republicans are souring on Trump’s handling of the war. In the House, Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Tom Barrett, R-Mich., have joined Democrats in voting to curtail the president’s war powers — and more GOP lawmakers could follow suit this week. The Trump administration has repeatedly argued that the 1973 War Powers Resolution requiring congressional oversight of military action infringes on the executive branch. Beyond the war powers debate, Rubio is also likely to face questions about Trump accepting a deal that stops short of dismantling Iran's nuclear program. The Trump administration has repeatedly said it would never agree to anything that allows Iran to have a nuclear weapon.  Some Republicans with hawkish national security views have warned Trump against agreeing to a deal that would let Tehran continue to project power across the region. "Our commander in chief needs to allow America's skilled armed forces to finish the destruction of Iran's conventional military capabilities and reopen the strait," Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., wrote on social media in late May. "Further pursuit of an agreement with Iran's Islamist regime risks a perception of weakness. We must finish what we started. It is past time for action." Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ead79ee6011c3f4ea171b Quick Fix: Pasta sauce gives oven-baked chicken thighs an easy boost te 2026-06-02T10:16:25.347Z Quick Fix: Pasta sauce gives oven-baked chicken thighs an easy boost For this easy, hands-off dinner, the oven does all the work. Bone-in chicken thighs, coated in rich pasta sauce, roasted on a sheet pan will stay tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ead64ee6011c3f4ea1712 FOO-QUICKFIX-MCT te 2026-06-02T10:16:04.312Z FOO-QUICKFIX-MCT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ead4fee6011c3f4ea1709 Clif Builders launches White Fudge Oreo protein bar te 2026-06-02T10:15:43.830Z Clif Builders launches White Fudge Oreo protein bar The Clif Builders brand has expanded its protein bar lineup with the release of a new White Fudge Oreo-flavored bar aimed at consumers seeking post-workout recovery fuel. 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That follows gains of 0.4% month-over-month and 6.59% year-over-year in March. “Retail sales continued to grow in April despite higher gas prices driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran, cautious consumer sentiment and the persistent concerns about sustained inflation,” stated NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. Core retail sales, which also exclude restaurants, posted a smilier 0.34% month-over-month gain and climbed 5.53% year-over-year. For the first four months of 2026, total sales were up 6.07% year-over-year, while core sales rose 5.99%. Sales growth was broad-based, rising in eight of nine major categories on a yearly basis and in all but one category on a monthly basis. Clothing and accessories stores led the way with a 0.59% month-over-month increase and a strong 9.75% year-over-year gain. Sporting goods, hobby, music and book stores advanced 0.12% month-over-month and 8.55% year-over-year, while health and personal care stores rose 0.45% and 8.42% respectively. Digital products, including electronic books and games, posted the strongest monthly gain at 1.11% and climbed 8.09% annually. Other categories showing positive momentum included general merchandise stores (up 0.15% month-over-month and 6.19% year-over-year), electronics and appliance stores (up 0.16% and 4.03%), and grocery and beverage stores (up 0.36% and 3.21%). Furniture and homes furnishings stores saw a slight 0.06% monthly decline but still posted a 2.58% annual increase. Building and garden supply stores edged up 0.009% for the month but were down 2.74% from the prior year. “Spending on household priorities remains solid, supported by a steady labor market, wage growth and a significant influx of cash from tax refunds,” added Shay. “While consumers are mindful on costs, retailers are working hard to keep everyday goods affordable for American families.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Retail Sales Post Seventh Consecutive Monthly Gain In April first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eac8dee6011c3f4ea169a Hamadeh Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Cut Fuel Costs For Service Members And Veterans te 2026-06-02T10:12:29.266Z Hamadeh Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Cut Fuel Costs For Service Members And Veterans By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ-08) has introduced the Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026, a bipartisan measure designed to deliver direct financial relief to service members, veterans, and their families by providing discounts on fuel purchased at military exchange stores. The legislation, H.R. 9027, is co-sponsored by Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), Don Davis (D-NC-01), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19). It authorizes the Secretary of Defense to implement a program offering discounts on motor fuel sold at exchange stores and dispensed directly into vehicles owned by eligible patrons. “As part of my unwavering commitment to America’s military heroes and keeping my promise to improve service members’ lives, I introduced legislation authorizing a fuel discount at military exchange pumps to lower living costs for our troops, veterans, and dependents,” stated Congressman Hamadeh. The bill would allow the Secretary of Defense to provide a base discount on gasoline and diesel fuel equal to the federal fuel tax rate, which is at least 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel. It also authorizes supplemental discounts to help offset state and local fuel taxes when applicable. These costs disproportionately impact military families, veterans, and retirees, who often face long commutes to bases, training facilities, work, or VA medical appointments. With inflation and rising transportation costs continuing to strain household budgets, many service members spend a significant portion of their income on fuel. Discounts would be applied automatically at the time of sale to the maximum extent practicable. The authority for the program would terminate on September 30, 2029. The legislation includes safeguards to prevent fraud or abuse, prohibits the resale of commercial use of discounted fuel, and requires the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports to Congress detailing program usage, costs, gallons sold, and any implementation issues. “Fuel is one of the few products sold by exchanges still subject to tax,” added Hamadeh. “This discount, equal to the federal fuel tax, shows profound gratitude to our nation’s heroes who have borne the heavy costs of war defending our freedoms. This common-sense step delivers real relief to our selfless service members and their families.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Hamadeh Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Cut Fuel Costs For Service Members And Veterans first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eac77ee6011c3f4ea1691 Fontes’ Office Exposed Protected Voter Data, Kept Breach Quiet For Nearly Two Years te 2026-06-02T10:12:07.184Z Fontes’ Office Exposed Protected Voter Data, Kept Breach Quiet For Nearly Two Years By Staff Reporter | Voters’ personal information was exposed after Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes’ office accidentally publicized them in violation of the law.  For nearly two years, Fontes’ office avoided publicization of the mishap. Their communications remained limited to the victims of the accidental publicization.  It was Votebeat who first found and reported on secretary of state records detailing the blunder this week. Fontes didn’t provide comment for the article. However, his chief of staff did go on the record. Nearly 400 voters were impacted in the unintended disclosure in 2024. These voters were part of Arizona’s Address Confidentiality Program (ACP), which promises confidentiality for certain individuals with court orders of protection from the publicization of personal information like home addresses and phone numbers.  ACP members are often victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking. Some are members of the justice system, including police officers. According to these email records uncovered by Votebeat, Fontes staffers failed to notice their accidental publicization of protected voters’ information for nearly nine months. It was only by chance at a meeting that one keen-eyed staffer realized the mistake. Fontes’ office said the former director of voter registration, administration, and technology, Craig Stender, was to blame. Stender passed away in March.  Stender denied wrongdoing immediately around the time of the office’s discovery of the error, which occurred in October 2024. Email correspondence from Stender indicated a breakdown in communication between the analyst who pulled the data and Stender.  Fontes’ chief of staff, Keely Varvel, told the secretary of state’s human resources department in an email that Stender had incorrectly instructed an analyst on pulling voter records. Stender was fired in October 2024. Varvel told Votebeat that the records, properly pulled, would have been redacted automatically.  Staffers responded to impacted voters with information detailing what entities received their confidential records. This included a researcher at the University of Arizona and four out-of-state political data firms. One recipient passed along the protected voter records to another out-of-state political data firm. While Fontes has publicly declared his commitment to protecting voter information, he never publicly announced this breach in trust concerning his office’s handling of confidential voter data.  Much of that rhetoric has centered around Fontes’ fight with the Trump administration over voter records. A federal court ruled that the Trump administration didn’t have justification to require Fontes to turn over voter registration records.  The Department of Justice sought Arizona’s entire voter registration list, which includes the full name, date of birth, home address, and driver’s license number or last four digits of a Social Security number.  Fontes has also been very public in his criticisms of attempts to go after noncitizen voters. Fontes has asked Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap to send him the information on the alleged hundreds of noncitizen voters discovered in Heap’s county. Heap opted to go to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office with the information, much to the chagrin of Fontes and Attorney General Kris Mayes. (Following two warning letters from Mayes, Heap did comply and submit the noncitizen voter list to Mayes’ office for investigation).  Fontes cast doubt on the accuracy of Heap’s noncitizen voter list, arguing that the federal database used by election officials to confirm citizenship had a high error rate and couldn’t be trusted without further verification. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Fontes’ Office Exposed Protected Voter Data, Kept Breach Quiet For Nearly Two Years first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eac58ee6011c3f4ea1660 Wisconsin Dem touts endorsement from union pushing back against CDL crackdowns on illegal alien truckers te 2026-06-02T10:11:36.318Z Wisconsin Dem touts endorsement from union pushing back against CDL crackdowns on illegal alien truckers A Democratic candidate waging a high-stakes bid for one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country touted connections to a group pushing to keep laxer restrictions around commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) for undocumented immigrants. Rebecca Cooke, running in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District to unseat incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisc., highlighted an endorsement from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). "I’m honored to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the hard-working men and women of AFSCME.," Cooke wrote. Cooke’s alignment with AFSCME continues Democrats' pushback against crackdowns on proof of citizenship status in certain industries. TRUMP-BACKED VAN ORDEN PROJECTED TO DEFEAT DEM CHALLENGER IN COMPETITIVE WISCONSIN DISTRICT Cooke did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Over the past year, the Department of Homeland Security has highlighted several instances where Americans were killed by illegal aliens who acquired CDLs. In one such case, Dawood Hussain, a Pakistani native, was charged in April with vehicular homicide after driving a commercial truck down the wrong way of a highway, killing a U.S. citizen in a collision. "Illegal aliens should not be operating 80,000-pound tractor-trailers on American roads," USCIS spokesman Matthew J. Tragesser said of the incident. TRUCKER SLAPPED WITH CHARGES IN FATAL DRIVING INCIDENT PREVIOUSLY IMMIGRATED TO US ILLEGALLY: SOURCE "This tragedy, like many others, was completely preventable. Under President Trump’s leadership, USCIS remains committed to safeguarding our communities by helping to ensure dangerous illegal aliens are removed from our country, as well as supporting the president’s call for even tougher measures to prevent future truck tragedies." As states and federal lawmakers evaluate rules surrounding CDLs, AFSCME has pushed back, arguing that the standards should remain open to encourage job maximization — even for illegal immigrants. The group published a toolkit, instructing businesses on how to circumvent restrictions on CDLs to illegal aliens. Additionally, the group has sued the Trump administration for imposing federal requirements through the Department of Transportation that would require states to secure proof of lawful immigration status. Cooke’s alignment with AFSCME is especially noteworthy in Wisconsin, a state with a trucking workforce. CALIFORNIA TO REVOKE 17,000 COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSES GIVEN TO IMMIGRANTS AMID TRUMP ADMIN PRESSURE Over 186,600 residents of Wisconsin are employed in the trucking industry, according to the Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association — a figure accounting for roughly 1 in every 14 jobs in the state. Cooke last lost a congressional election to Van Orden, 51.3% to 48.6%, in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eac44ee6011c3f4ea1657 If you cracked an egg by accident, is it still safe to eat? Experts weigh in te 2026-06-02T10:11:16.463Z If you cracked an egg by accident, is it still safe to eat? Experts weigh in Many shoppers routinely open a carton of eggs at the grocery store to check for cracks before buying them. But what if an egg cracks later in the car, or while being transferred to the refrigerator at home — is it still safe to eat? "The short answer is no. Cracked eggs should be discarded," said Bill Marler, a food safety advocate and attorney based in Washington state. "Cracked eggs allow Salmonella to enter and grow inside the egg," he told Fox News Digital. "The risk is significant. Cracked eggs are more likely to test positive for Salmonella than those with intact shells, even if the intact shells were dirty with feces." 'I'M A HEART SURGEON, HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EGGS, YOUR HEART AND YOUR HEALTH' The size of the egg's crack and how long it's been there matter, according to Donald Schaffner, professor of food science at Rutgers University in New Jersey. "If the crack is small, and it happened recently, the possibility of any bacterial spoilage would be small," Schaffner told Fox News Digital. "If the crack is bigger, or it happened a long time ago, the possibility that bacteria have entered the egg and begun to spoil would be larger." "The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends discarding cracked or dirty eggs entirely," Marler added. Fully cooking an egg should eliminate any Salmonella risk, Schaffner said.  Using newly cracked eggs in dishes that will be fully cooked is one option, he said. In his home, he'll sometimes fully cook the eggs and feed them to his dogs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "There is a small possibility that other pathogenic bacteria, besides Salmonella, might get inside the egg and start to grow," he said. "Some of these bacteria make heat-stable toxins that would not be destroyed by cooking, but I think this is a very unlikely possibility." Eggs are one of the leading sources of the roughly 1.35 million Salmonella infections the CDC estimates occur annually, according to Darin Detweiler, a food safety policy expert and professor at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies. Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea and stomach cramps and typically goes away on its own, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Immunocompromised people, children, pregnant women and the elderly are at a greater risk of serious complications, Food & Wine reported. "Salmonella can sometimes infect a laying hen's reproductive tract," Detweiler told Fox News Digital. "When that occurs, the bacteria may be deposited inside the egg before the shell is formed. As a result, even an egg with a clean, intact shell can potentially contain Salmonella." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER For this reason, some countries, including many European Union nations, have adopted widespread vaccination programs targeting Salmonella in poultry flocks, he said. Even when an egg is contaminated before the shell forms, the overall risk to consumers remains relatively low, Detweiler and Schaffner said. "The Salmonella are likely in the white of the egg," Schaffner said.  "Egg whites naturally contain preservatives that stop bacteria from growing. However, the egg white is separated from the egg yolk by a membrane. If this membrane breaks down, bacteria can move from the white to the yolk. The yolk contains none of these natural preservatives, and so the bacteria are able to grow in the yolk." Schaffner added, "The good news is that it takes a while for this membrane to break down, and it breaks down more slowly under refrigeration conditions. This is part of the reason why we recommend that people refrigerate eggs." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The risk of cross-contamination on hands, surfaces and other foods is real, Marler said.  "When in doubt, throw it out" is the safest approach, he said. "Clean, separate, cook and chill" are the four basic practices for preventing food poisoning, Schaffner said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eac30ee6011c3f4ea164e FBI's next move in Nancy Guthrie case could finally expose suspect, expert predicts te 2026-06-02T10:10:56.392Z FBI's next move in Nancy Guthrie case could finally expose suspect, expert predicts LAS VEGAS — The FBI has been discussing bringing new tech tools into the Nancy Guthrie investigation, sources told Fox News Digital over the weekend. They declined to elaborate. Morgan Wright, the CEO and founder of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases, said he believes the tools are likely focused on one of three areas Monday. "The solution to this case is going to be, I think, something technical, something that they come up with — new ways of analyzing data," he told Fox News Digital. "I'm looking at the video, the video forensics, signals analysis, blockchain kind of stuff." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Video forensics could include technology that enhances publicly known or unknown video to help identify either the suspect or his vehicle. Signal analysis could include cell-site or ad-tech data analysis. And the blockchain could expose whoever was behind the ransom and extortion attempts, whether they were legitimate or not. "If I'm going to put it into three buckets, I'd say it's going to come out of one of those three buckets," Wright, the editor and host of the "Crime: Reconstructed" Substack and podcast, added. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Investigative genetic genealogy could still provide a major breakthrough, he said, but that's not new tech. NANCY GUTHRIE'S FRONT DOOR BLOOD EVIDENCE POINTS TO ‘SINGLE ABDUCTOR’: FORMER FBI PROFILER He said he believes the publicly known evidence shows there was only one kidnapper involved, in part because only one person appears on video, and no one has come forward to claim the reward of over $1.2 million. SEND US A TIP HERE "I don't know that there's anything else to indicate a second person," he said. That's likely why the suspect was seen struggling to obscure the camera and eventually took it with him, he added. Not to hide his face, which was already covered, but to mask the suspect vehicle. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "The blood trail stops at the edge of the driveway," he said. "So we know there was a car." The investigation, which kicked off four months ago Monday after Guthrie's suspected abduction from her home in Tucson, has already involved the use of state-of-the-art Bluetooth detection deployed over the neighborhood in a helicopter and the groundbreaking recovery of Nest doorbell camera video. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB The Bluetooth "sniffer" was flown around the area in the hope that it could pick up signs from Guthrie's pacemaker device. She did not have a cloud subscription for her cameras, and the physical device itself was missing before police arrived to investigate her disappearance. But the FBI and Google teamed up to recover images that show a masked man on her doorstep on the night of her abduction as well as several weeks earlier. The Guthrie family is urging anyone with information to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million for information that breaks the case. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Tucson's Crime Stoppers affiliate, 88-Crime, at 1-520-882-7463. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1eac1cee6011c3f4ea1645 LA business leader says crime, wildfire fallout fueling Pratt surge as voters seek change: 'People are angry' te 2026-06-02T10:10:36.473Z LA business leader says crime, wildfire fallout fueling Pratt surge as voters seek change: 'People are angry' SANTA MONICA, CA — A business leader and former city council candidate is reacting to Spencer Pratt’s surge in the Los Angeles mayoral race by pointing to crime, the recent wildfires, and the inhospitable business climate as the reason why voters are discontent with the status quo.  "I think a lot of people are concerned about what's happening, they really don't know how to fix this, and I think the crime, the homelessness, the addiction, all the above behaviors of what's happened in our city as politicians that are causing this, I think a lot people are seeing that," John Putnam, the president of Putnam Brands & Putnam Accessory Group, told Fox News Digital. "And I think Spencer's actually bringing the light in a real way. He's pretty basic with his delivery of his issues and I think that's resonating a lot. Even if you don't want to vote for him, you're listening, though and I think that's resonating with a lot of people." Putnam, a former candidate for Santa Monica City Council in 2024, told Fox News Digital that even though his town of Santa Monica doesn’t vote for LA mayor, the winner’s platform will have a "trickle down" effect all across the county. SPENCER PRATT ENTERS LA MAYOR RACE, ACCUSES CURRENT LEADERSHIP OF 'CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE' OVER FIRE RESPONSE "California's got a big issue, but the city, especially where we live, Santa Monica is a byproduct of what's happened in Los Angeles and across the world," Putnam said. "In Santa Monica alone, we're a people driven economy. 80% of our revenue comes from outside this city. We need revenue being generated from people that are coming here to visit." Putnam’s company, which he has run for 40 years, is based near downtown Los Angeles and he told Fox News Digital that it’s clear when you drive around the city that the business climate is being significantly handcuffed by crime, homelessness, high taxes, and other factors.  "It costs so much to operate a business here," Putnam said. "Out of 250 cities that were surveyed a few years ago, Santa Monica came in number one of being the most expensive place to do business and that's because of all the regulation, all the other aspects. RESIDENTS IN EXCLUSIVE ENCLAVE DEMAND DEM MAYOR ACT ON CRIME SURGE "But on top of that, if you can't create an inviting environment and a safe environment and a clean environment, there's no hope. I mean, the bottom line, there is zero hope in that arrangement. So we have to do something quickly and the pain is there. We just as voters, hopefully will determine what we have to do to change that." Crime has been a highly talked-about issue in the mayoral race between Pratt, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, and progressive Councilwoman Nithya Raman. Putnam says that over the past few years, crime has gotten worse overall, despite statistics that say specific violent crimes are down.  "There's all sorts of stats, it’s worse, everyone's trying to sugar coat it in different ways, but the stats are out there, they’re saying crime is down, I think violent crime is down across the country, but all this petty stuff is happening," Putnam said. SPENCER PRATT ANNOUNCES LA MAYOR RUN ON ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PALISADES FIRE THAT DESTROYED HIS HOME  "It's come in all neighborhoods. I mean you know it's down in the south side of Los Angeles, east. It's everywhere. You know even here in Santa Monica, we're definitely being victims of this behavior of crime, and the drug addiction that's running rampant in our city that's causing this kind of criminal activity doesn't really satisfy anyone. It doesn't protect us. It doesn't make us feel safe and it doesn't help our community just to grow." Roughly a year and a half ago, the Los Angeles area was devastated by wildfires in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades that killed 31 people. The Palisades fire crept within a few miles of Putnam’s home in Santa Monica and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, including Pratt’s home. Putnam told Fox News Digital that the fires, and criticism of Bass’s preparedness and response, is "definitely a point of every conversation" with Los Angeles residents as only a handful of homes have been rebuilt.  "People are feeling left out, they're not feeling like they're being helped," Putnam said. "I mean, their whole town, Altadena and Palisades were just destroyed. Beyond that, you had nail salons, you have all these hair salons, you had restaurants, these people are homeless from their businesses, their income and they aren't getting the love and the attention they deserve, we need to come together and help those people." "That's what's frustrating. I think people are angry, but also just really concerned. And I think this is really, Spencer's really done a good job of bringing that out and letting people know this is not acceptable and we have a choice here." Pratt will face off in the mayoral primary on Tuesday night against Bass and progressive city council member Nithya Raman in an election where the top two candidates will move on to the November general election; however, if a candidate receives 50% of the vote, they become the next mayor outright. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ea510ee6011c3f4ea13dc Blue state governor roasted as ‘arsonist’ putting out her own fire as she blames outside agitators at 'siege' te 2026-06-02T09:40:32.472Z Blue state governor roasted as ‘arsonist’ putting out her own fire as she blames outside agitators at 'siege' As New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill blamed out-of-state agitators for unrest outside Newark's Delaney Hall detention facility, critics pointed to the limited police presence around the site in the days leading up to the clashes. During Fox News Digital’s time on scene at Delaney Hall through Thursday of last week, there were few, if any, visits by marked New Jersey State Police vehicles — an agency under Sherrill’s control. Likewise, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s hands-off sanctuary city policies were evident in the scarcity of Newark police cruisers around the facility. Nonetheless, on Saturday, Sherrill said five of six people arrested Friday were from Pennsylvania and New York – the latter just a few miles from the protest. That was not enough for critics, as the leading Republican seeking to challenge Delaney Hall critic Sen. Cory Booker in November called out Sherrill for trying to take credit for fixing a problem that should not have existed to begin with. WATCH: POLICE ABSENT FROM DELANEY HALL CHAOS AS AGITATORS BLOCK ICE VEHICLES AND AGENTS USE PEPPER SPRAY "Governor Sherrill, you are an arsonist complaining about the fire you helped start. Delaney Hall is under siege," investigative journalist Alex Zdan said of the Democrat in a statement. Zdan, who lists border security and better oversight of Big Pharma as his top issues, is considered the front-runner in Tuesday’s Republican Senate primary to take on Booker — who notably preceded Baraka as mayor. "Our brave state troopers are in harm's way, and all you can do is complain to the media about outside agitators? Who asked them to go there, Governor?" Zdan went on. "Who was told it was a moral duty to descend on Delaney Hall and assault our brave ICE agents and troopers? You, Andy Kim, and Cory Booker. This is your mess. Own it. Restore order now." The Department of Justice announced charges against a 27-year-old accused of shouting epithets at ICE personnel and threatening to murder an officer and his family after allegedly obtaining the officer's identity, telling him he "ha[d] your face." Nicholas Matthew Scelfo appears to have ties to both New Jersey and New York. The FBI said agents raided his Morristown home, while a DOJ charging document described him as being "of Brooklyn." FBI ARRESTS PROTESTER WHO THREATENED TO KILL ICE OFFICER'S FAMILY AT NJ DETENTION CENTER PROTEST, BLANCHE SAYS Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark Special Agent in Charge Spiros Karabinas said the incident was not an example of protected protest, as "calling for murder of a federal law enforcement officer and his family is not speech safeguarded by the Constitution; it is a grave criminal offense that will not be tolerated." As Fox News Digital departed Delaney Hall on Thursday night, the first visible pair of New Jersey State Police cruisers appeared in the area — one conducting a checkpoint near Roanoke Avenue under the Pulaski Skyway and the other near New Jersey Transit’s Ironbound bus garage, which lies just south of Delaney Hall on then-agitator-ridden Doremus Avenue. By the weekend, however, Sherrill’s police were out in force with riot gear, including mounted officers among their ranks. A video shared on social media Monday showed one man approaching officers outside the Ironbound garage and taking a seat on the curb while mouthing off to police, who let him vent for a moment before quickly detaining him and pulling him behind the line of riot-shielded officers. Outside agitators were, however, among those who converged nightly on Delaney Hall, as one young man videotaped by Fox News Digital screaming at ICE was later interviewed by an independent news outlet and at one point recounted experiences "in Minnesota" — an apparent reference to similar riotous displays there. New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has suggested most agitators had been peaceful until now while condemning a group wearing gas masks and helmets that "deliberately refused to comply with orders" and put the public "at risk." However, in another statement over the weekend, she characterized the group as "overwhelmingly peaceful protesters who have been shining a light on the troubling conditions at Delaney Hall." "We will continue to protect the constitutional right to peaceably protest, and we denounce any violent conduct that interferes with peaceful protesting," Davenport said. Efforts to reach Baraka and Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones prior to state police arrival were unsuccessful. Sherrill’s office did not immediately return a request for comment. A DHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital that as of Monday, the perimeter around the center is "fully closed" and that federal authorities will continue to prosecute suspects who obstruct proceedings, as ICE had to repeatedly rebuff angry agitators who leaped into action every time a federal vehicle or transport van appeared on Doremus Avenue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ea086ee6011c3f4ea0e1f Republicans can win the midterms if they just stop underselling success te 2026-06-02T09:21:10.547Z Republicans can win the midterms if they just stop underselling success Republicans head into the 2026 midterms with a rare advantage: a concrete record of accomplishments to run on powered by President Donald Trump’s second-term successes. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has proposed a practical midterm strategy reminiscent of his 1994 "Contract with America" that urges Republicans to run hard on their winning record. That record includes such wins as the Working Families Tax Cut, which has already brought positive effects to the economy. The "Big Beautiful Bill" extended the 2017 tax cuts, ended taxes on tips and overtime, ended taxes on Social Security for most seniors, expanded the child tax credits and childcare tax credits. It also permitted businesses to write off major investments, made permanent a 20% small-business tax deduction, loosened restrictions on oil and gas lease sales, expanded Workforce Pell grants, provided investment accounts for children and expanded access to zero-deductible telehealth. Remarkably, not a single Democrat voted in favor of this powerhouse legislation. TRUMP TOUTS POTENTIAL 20% TAX REFUNDS FROM 'BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL' Republicans should be shouting these accomplishments from the rooftops. Compare that to the Democrats, whose much-delayed, much-hyped, then much-feared "autopsy" of what went wrong in 2024 finally hit the press. Sadly, it left out any fruitful evaluation of the real reasons for their loss — the failed policies of the Biden administration and the promises of then-Vice President Kamala Harris to enact even worse ones. In fact, Democrats only seem willing to double down on their crazy ideas, moving further away from the American mainstream to embrace their activist base. Their candidates oppose law enforcement and border security. Their candidates care more about biological men pretending to be women than real women. They field a candidate who had a Nazi SS tattoo, and another who called for the imprisonment of "American Zionists" and spouted other antisemitic phrases. DEM REP DENIES THAT GRAHAM PLATNER'S TATTOO IS 'DISQUALIFYING,' SAYS CANDIDATE 'TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT' Democrat candidates care more about illegal aliens than American citizens, epitomized by the fact that not a single Democrat stood during the president’s State of the Union address when asked if they support American citizens over illegal immigrants. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries thinks continued racial division is the way to go, asking athletes to withdraw or boycott Southern universities, even though the best options for them might be universities like Alabama, Georgia or Auburn. Harris — maybe the closest thing to a party leader they’ve got — isn’t doing the Democrats any favors either. Her recent call for a "no bad idea brainstorm" focused on nothing but unconstitutional pipe dreams. Harris and other prominent Democrats openly push to fundamentally rewrite the rules of American democracy. If they had their druthers, they’d abolish the Electoral College, create multi-member congressional districts and immediately pack the Supreme Court. These positions are no longer fringe; they are the mainstream of today’s Democratic Party. REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: DEMOCRATS SAY THEY CAN STILL FLIP THE HOUSE DESPITE GOP REDISTRICTING GAINS IN THE SOUTH Marc Elias, the Democrats’ redistricting strategist, has gone so far to as to imply that the entire state government of Virginia should be thrown out and reconstituted after the Virginia Democrats’ redistricting referendum was deemed unconstitutional by the state’s Supreme Court. Talk about a sore loser. The Democrats simply will not learn from their mistakes. Still, Republicans aren’t guaranteed a midterm victory and, despite the proven success of their agenda, there’s more work to be done to convince voters that Trump and Republicans are the team unlocking prosperity for Americans. For example, though inflation has largely been tamed by the Trump administration, it’s still nagging enough to mention. High gas prices also remain a tangible pain point for many voters. Republicans should make the case that their energy policies have already generated over $4 billion in new lease revenues and domestic energy production. These policies — as well as a smart resolution to the Iran war — are the surest path to lasting relief at the pump. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Another "must do" for Republicans is to ensure the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement’s successes are getting through to moms. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has made significant progress getting America on the path to better health. Under his leadership, artificial food dyes known to contain carcinogens have been eliminated. Vaccines are being reexamined for true efficacy and requirements are being relaxed to give families more choices for their children. The "Eat Real Food" campaign encourages families to move away from the ultra-processed foods filled with unpronounceable, unhealthy chemicals and toward real, nourishing whole foods. Women care about their families’ health and are seeing positive changes on grocery store shelves and in the doctor’s office, and it’s President Trump and Republicans who’ve empowered the Make America Healthy Again transformation. In 2026, the issue of health should be just as important on the campaign trail as the economy. The midterms, like the 2024 election, will pit normal people with normal ideas against crazy. The 2026 map is receptive to Republican ideas, and Republicans have a popular and winning record. Now they need to become their own best cheerleaders and make sure every voter knows it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ea072ee6011c3f4ea0e16 MORNING GLORY: A summer of celebration followed by a fall of mourning te 2026-06-02T09:20:50.553Z MORNING GLORY: A summer of celebration followed by a fall of mourning The next four months are anniversary heavy. Before the fireworks of the 250th Fourth of July begin, try with family and friends to agree on what we are celebrating, and try as well to articulate why and how we defend what our country has long been committed to on paper and for 250 years in actual and expanding practice. While the Semiquincentennial is upon us in a month, we are also only three months and an handful of days away from the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by Al Qaeda on the United States. The great and the awful anniversaries are connected by that which the first proclaimed and which the second attempted to end: freedom. TRUMP LAUNCHES MASSIVE ‘FREEDOM 250’ PUSH TO IGNITE AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION The Declaration asserted the existence of "rights" of individuals that exist before any government — no matter its form — comes into being: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." The great day of the fourth is, from beginning to end, about love of our country because our country defends our individual rights, rights inherent in the way we are formed by God and nature. While there are several ways to enumerate our natural rights, the founders of the country thought them all sufficiently important to risk everything to declare and fight for those rights. That is the core of what we celebrating next month: our freedoms. FOR 2026, YOU SHOULD MAKE A RESOLUTION TO KNOW THE REVOLUTION We ought also to spend part of this celebration in reflecting on admiration for the courage of the not just those who voted "yes" on the Declaration and who would actually sign their names to it on August 2, 1776. They did the voting and the signing in the face of overwhelming odds against their success as the American colonists were choosing war with the mighty British Empire. As Justice Neil Gorsuch’s recent book for children and young adults — Heroes of 1776 — made clear, the sacrifices and suffering of our founding families were extreme and their deprivations bitter during the long war that followed. (A celebration of the day of the actual signing of the Declaration will be held on August 2 at Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial on the shores of Lake Erie, adjacent to the town of Put-In-Bay, Ohio. There is no more appropriate place as it was there that the Revolution announced on the 4th of July in 1776 and sealed on the 2nd was actually made enduring with the defeat of the squadron of British ships by the American Navy that effectively turned the second war with Great Britain — the War of 1812 — in America’s favor.) That first of America’s long wars ran from April 19, 1775 in Lexington and Concord where the first shots were fired until September 3, 1783 when King George’s representatives signed the Treaty of Paris recognizing the establishment of the United States as an independent and sovereign nation. The second war with Britain begun formally in 1812 followed decades of tensions between our country and its motherland. Real peace with the United Kingdom was not achieved until February, 17 1815 when the Treaty of Ghent was ratified by the United States Senate, and what was effectively 40 years of conflict with Great Britain came to a close, and the rights of Americans secured from foreign entities even as the long work of perfecting them for all Americans would take up more than another 150 years and encompass a vast Civil War and our entry into two world wars as well as numerous Amendments to the Constitution and federal laws to make the example of a free people more perfect. JONATHAN TURLEY: AOC'S WAR ON BILLIONAIRES TWISTS AMERICA'S BIRTH INTO A SOCIALIST MYTH The Declaration became a touchstone of "the West," with more than half of the 192 countries now represented at the United Nations having a founding document that can be called a "Declaration of Independence." The origins of the Declaration reach far back in history, to both "Jerusalem and Athens," to Ancient Israel and Ancient Greece. One could even argue that Ancient Persia has a hand in forming "the West" as it was Cyrus the Great who repatriated the Jews to Jerusalem and his son-in-law Darius who endorsed the rebuilding of their Temple there. Without the return of the Jews from their exile the West could not have developed as it did. The Declaration perfected the mission statement of "The West," the long work of drafting of which can be understood to have begun with England’s Magna Carta, sealed by King John of England at Runnymede on 15 June 1215. The United States Constitution, when ratified in 1789, and amended to add the Bill of Rights soon thereafter, established the Republic that has successfully protected the rights demanded by the Declaration in theory, but only made real for all citizens only after a vast Civil War and decades of amendment and legislation. The American Republic remains the model of successful governance through the rule of law protected by the separation of the powers of government both vertically between the state and federal governments and horizontally within those governments that divide legislative, executive and judicial branches into equal branches of those federal and state governments. The First Amendment prohibits the establishment of an official religion in the United States while also protecting the "free exercise" of all faiths or none. One of the motivating hatreds of fanatics for America — like those who attacked in 25 years ago in September and those we are fighting today in Iran and its proxies — is that Americans refuse to declare one religion to be the "true" religion. All faiths or none at all are protected here. This refusal to establish a national faith — whether religious or secular — is the source of the hatred held for us by many of our enemies. Defining the extent of "the West" is difficult. America sets the standard for individual liberty, but many countries aspire to reach that level of ordered liberty. The West should be understood as any country in which the expansion of liberty and literacy is ongoing and where the rule of law controls life, not the rule of one or a few powerful people. If personal freedoms and literacy are on the rise in a country, that nation is either a part of or aspiring to join "the West." Many nations around the world have "established" religions, including Israel and all of its neighbors. (The Pew Research Center counts 80 counties that either have an official religion or favor one or more religious groups over others.) That a country has an "established religion" doesn’t exclude it from "The West." Any nation that protects religious minorities in the exercise of their faith and the right of citizens to speak freely is clearly part of "the West." Many counties are on the path towards classically liberal ideals. As our own journey took almost two centuries to complete even in theory (with the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act or 1965) so too other nations in the world are on their own paths towards joining wholly with "the West." America’s 250 years of independence is the standard by which other republics are measured. The enemies of the "American system" are many and varied but they share in common a hatred of pluralism, of freedom of speech and belief, press and assembly, and ultimately self-government. AFTER EPIC FURY: HOW TO DEFEND AMERICA’S SECURITY AND VALUES IN A DANGEROUS WORLD When America celebrates this summer, our friends around the world will applaud our progress and our role as the deliverer of the world from its would-be totalitarian rulers in the 20th century, and as the great protector of freedom of the seas and enemy of absolutism in all of its forms in the 21st. When we celebrate on the 4th of July and the 2nd of August, we ought to keep in mind that only a few weeks later we will mourn the awful anniversary of the worst attack on America by foreigners in history. Absolutist fanatics drove the terrible events of 9/11. The fanaticism which led to the equal of the darkest of days in modern times insisted on exclusive claims of truth, claims that could not compete with those fundamental structures of the West which allow free peoples the rights of conscience. Totalitarians can be secular or sectarian. What they always must be, however, is absolutist in their truth claims, and oppressive of anyone or country that asserts freedom of thought. Which is why we ought to see both the "hot war" with Iran and its proxies, as well as the relatively new Cold War 2.0 with the People’s Republic of China and its allies, as part of the never-ending struggle of free peoples against those who would subjugate them. Ukraine and Israel are our allies in fact and usually in name because they embrace the fundamental commitment to the individual’s freedom. Their enemies are our enemies because their enemies want to snuff out the freedom the peoples of those country enjoy. Though their modern "foundings" are more than a century younger than ours, they have embraced the right path and are heading in the right direction. They are part of the West as is, for example, the United Arab Emirates and increasingly other countries in the Middle East and across the Pacific which are gradually modernizing their understanding of the rights of their peoples and the crucial need for the rule of law. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION We all ought to hope that 50 years hence on our tricentennial the great people of Iran and other counties throughout the Middle East have joined the Abraham Accords, and that our commitment to freedom of the individual has spread throughout our hemisphere. We ought also to hope that the police state that is the People’s Republic of China has evolved to a government that lifts their people up and protects their freedoms rather than persecuting them for trying to exercise their natural rights Americans have long recognized and fought and died for. This brace of anniversaries should remind every American that ours is a unique and enduring commitment to human liberty and that many in the world fear such ordered liberty and always will. But if the framers could endure on-and-off battles with the planet’s greatest power for 40 years beginning in 1775, every generation ought to know they have it within themselves to carry on that commitment to the country’s first principles. Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ea05eee6011c3f4ea0e0d LIZ PEEK: Democrats face a socialist reckoning they are too scared to stop te 2026-06-02T09:20:30.625Z LIZ PEEK: Democrats face a socialist reckoning they are too scared to stop Democrats have a tiger by the tail. Democratic Socialists are bringing money and energy to their party, but also a growing crop of anti-American, anti-capitalist and often antisemitic candidates who scorn our country’s traditions and values. These challengers may ride today’s wave of anti-Trump sentiment, concern about AI and anger about high prices, and win in solidly Democrat areas, like Manhattan, but long term they will become an embarrassment. AOC and her Democratic Socialist colleagues are not going to breach the Oval Office anytime soon. Establishment Democrats like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer know this, but are scared to death of taking on the likes of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, for fear of being primaried by Leftist candidates and run out of office. Consequently, they have left the door open and unguarded, welcoming the upstarts. Shame on them. MORNING GLORY: DEMS' BERNIE-BACKED OYSTER FARMER HANDS SUSAN COLLINS A MASSIVE 2026 ADVANTAGE Democrats believe they have an excellent chance to take back control of Congress in the fall midterm elections. The war in Iran is not popular, gasoline prices are hovering at $4 per gallon, and the President’s approval ratings have declined. The stage is set for a Democrat win. But, as the far left invades their party, incumbent Democrat legislators are being pushed aside by increasingly bizarre and offensive candidates like Darializa Avila Chevalier, who in recent years denounced former President Joe Biden as a "rapist" and "war criminal" and on social media proclaimed the U.S. a "f**king disgrace." Chevalier, who for good measure also posted "f**k Kamala Harris" and has attacked leftists Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes, has a shot at ousting long-time Democrat stalwart Adriano Espaillat who represents New York’s 13th Congressional district. Chevalier has a deplorable history of racist remarks, is in favor of closing all prisons, legalizing all drugs and ending U.S. military support for Israel. No one would be taking this person seriously but for her endorsement by Zohran Mamdani. New York’s Democratic Socialist Mayor shocked his party’s establishment by giving his support to Chevalier, thus undermining a five-term congressman who is head of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The seat is safe, rated "Solid D" by the Cook report, but a win by Chevalier would further boost Mamdani’s power and lessen moderate Democrats’ tenuous control of the party. Chevalier is not the only far-left candidate making headlines. As the midterm looms, Democrats eager to take control of the senate are pinning hopes on the likes of Graham Platner to defeat Republican Susan Collins in Maine, Abdul El-Sayed to fill an open seat in Michigan and James Talerico who is running against Texas AG Ken Paxton for Republican John Cornyn’s seat in the Lone Star state. Platner and Talerico have had to scrub embarrassing social media histories in frantic efforts to reinvent themselves. In this internet era, your past is thankfully hard to erase, and rightly so. Disavowing something you said five years ago just because it now complicates your campaign isn’t persuasive. Platner has not only had to pretend he no longer believes vulgar posts from a now-deleted Reddit account about his appetite for masturbation, that make light of sexual assaults and other sexual topics, but has also tried to explain away a Nazi-themed tattoo on his chest. Most recently, it has come to light that his wife alerted his campaign early on about sexually explicit texts Platner sent to several women that she had discovered on the oyster farmer’s phone. He also has an account on a private messaging app called Kik that some claim is often used for sexual hook-ups. Like Platner, Texas state representative James Talerico is feverishly reinventing himself. In 2022, Talerico ran what he then described as a "non-meat" campaign, telling an audience concerned with animal welfare that climate change considerations were driving him to reduce his consumption of meat. Now, running to represent a major cattle-ranching state, and after being derided as "Tofu Talerico" by opponent Ken Paxton, the candidate declares himself a red-blooded steak lover. Talerico is also battling early comments that "God is non-binary," and that there are six sexes, just the kinds of goofy nonsense that GOP opponents can capitalize on. Moreover, he has embraced the canard that white people are essentially racist, which is unlikely to play well in the Lone Star state. In Michigan, one of the front-runners in the Democratic Primary to fill Gary Peter’s seat is progressive Abdul El-Sayed, a far-left proponent of Medicare-for-all who wants to abolish ICE and who made headlines recently by recounting a story showcasing what critics say are serious anger management issues. El-Sayed, admitted to smashing a fifth of vodka on the floor of a liquor store in Detroit because the proprietor commented on the length of his beard, something with religious connotations among his fellow Muslims. Establishment Democrats must be horrified at the turn their party is taking. Adding to their woes, Jill Biden is hitting the airwaves trying to drum up interest in her new book. The former First Lady is doing interviews about her White House years, reminding the country of the essential lie of the Biden era, perpetuated by her and by Democrat officials, that Joe Biden was fit to serve another four years. Meanwhile, the Democrat National Committee is at war with itself, wrangling over, among other things, an incomplete and sloppy "autopsy" about how they lost in 2024. They don’t need an autopsy, they just need to listen to the few sane voices in their party which have decried Democrats’ support of biological men competing in women’s sports, defunding the police, open borders and other unpopular issues. In addition, at some point, they will have to freeze out the radical extremists who are hijacking their party and actively working against the best interest of the United States. The voters will not stand for it. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e9e30ee6011c3f4ea0d77 What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Iowa, Montana and Beyond te 2026-06-02T09:11:12.391Z What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Iowa, Montana and Beyond Democrats have a competitive Senate primary race in Iowa, where the party is hoping to make gains, while a smokejumper is running in a contested House primary in Montana. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e9e1cee6011c3f4ea0d6e California’s Primary Election: What to Watch te 2026-06-02T09:10:52.953Z California’s Primary Election: What to Watch The race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom has been unpredictable for months, while Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is trying to fend off two challengers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e9e09ee6011c3f4ea0d65 Pattie Gonia, a Drag Queen, Is Sued by Patagonia Over Trademark Infringement te 2026-06-02T09:10:33.030Z Pattie Gonia, a Drag Queen, Is Sued by Patagonia Over Trademark Infringement The outdoor apparel company says the drag queen and environmentalist is using its name for commercial purposes. She’s ready to go to court. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e924fee6011c3f4ea0afc From reality TV to city hall? Trump-backed Spencer Pratt soars in LA mayor race as Californians vote te 2026-06-02T08:20:31.677Z From reality TV to city hall? Trump-backed Spencer Pratt soars in LA mayor race as Californians vote Republicans are aiming to break longtime losing streaks by taking first steps toward winning elections for governor and Los Angeles mayor as voters in Democrat-dominated California head to the polls on Tuesday. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump's clout over the GOP will once again face a ballot box test, in a gubernatorial showdown in Iowa, while the Hawkeye State's Democratic Senate nomination is the latest battle between the establishment and progressive wings of the party. California and Iowa are two of the six states holding primary contests from coast to coast during the first week of June, in elections that will impact November's midterms, when the GOP's slim Senate and razor-thin House majorities will be up for grabs. The election arguably grabbing the most headlines nationally is in Los Angeles, where it's been three decades since a Republican won a mayoral contest in the nation's second most populous city. Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star and online influencer-turned-mayoral candidate, is gaining traction, thanks in part to his populist pitch and viral videos. THE CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS BOOSTING SPENCER PRATT IN THE LOS ANGELES MAYOR SHOWDOWN Pratt, a Republican running as an independent in the left-leaning city, is backed by Trump. His rise is also fueled in part by his well-known status as one of the victims who lost their homes in last year's devastating wildfires, when over 17,000 homes in Los Angeles County were destroyed, as well as his right-leaning focus on homelessness, crime and government accountability in a city long run by Democrats. "I keep saying I become the mayor because of moms. Moms are getting me elected. Moms do not feel safe in Los Angeles. Not just feel safe, they are not safe. Nobody's safe really in LA unless you're the drug dealer. The drug dealers and the people giving them the needles, the city, our taxpayer money, the needle givers, they're safe, the meth pipe givers. They're safe. Everyone else is not safe in LA," Pratt argued this past weekend in an interview on Fox News' "Saturday In America with Kayleigh McEnany." Pratt is targeting Mayor Karen Bass, a former Democratic congresswoman seeking a second four-year term steering Los Angeles. Bass, who has been endorsed by former Vice President Kamala Harris, a former California senator and state attorney general, as well as the state's two Democratic senators, Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, last week landed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom's backing. IS THERE A 'GROWING REVOLT' AGAINST CALIFORNIA'S ONE-PARTY RULE? Bass is attempting to fend off challenges from the right from Pratt and on the left from progressive City Council member Nithya Raman. If no candidate tops 50% in Tuesday's nonpartisan mayoral election, the top two finishers will face off in November. In the race for governor, a whopping 61 candidates are running to succeed Newsom in steering the nation's most populous state and the world's fourth-largest-economy. But heading into the jungle primary, where all candidates regardless of party affiliation appear on the same ballot, with the top two finishers advancing to the general election, only a handful of contenders have a good chance of making the cut. Among them are Democrats Javier Becerra and Tom Steyer and Republican Steve Hilton. Becerra, a former longtime congressman and California attorney general who later served as a Cabinet secretary in former President Biden's administration, would become the first Latino Golden State governor in modern history. Steyer, meanwhile, is a billionaire hedge fund founder turned environmental activist who unsuccessfully ran for his party's 2020 presidential nomination. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Hilton is a one-time British political strategist turned American conservative commentator and former Fox News Channel host who is backed by Trump. Also in the race is Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican. Hilton and Bianco are both hoping to become the first California Republican win a gubernatorial election since then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2006 re-election two decades ago. Bianco has argued that he's the most conservative candidate in the race. But Hilton, in an interview on Fox News' "The Big Weekend Show," reiterated his argument that "Chad is just too far behind. He can't make it into the top two. So every vote for him actually helps the Democrats. We have got to make sure of this. We can't let this opportunity for change slip away." Democratic candidates former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, are among the other better-known contenders. Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Alex Padilla mulled launching Democratic bids for governor, but both last year announced they would take a pass. That resulted in the lack of a clear Golden State gubernatorial frontrunner for the first time in more than a quarter century. And the race was overshadowed for much of last year, as the devastation from the LA wildfires and Trump's immigration raids grabbed headlines in California. But the showdown for governor entered the spotlight earlier this year when one of the leading candidates, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, dropped out of the race and then resigned from Congress following a political implosion after facing multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct that he continues to deny. Swalwell's exit from the race opened the door for first Steyer and then Becerra to rise in the polls. Steyer shelled out more than $200 million of his own money to blanket the airwaves and the internet with ads. Bianco, who launched his campaign for governor in April of last year, was among the top contenders in the race until Trump's endorsement of Hilton in early April blunted his momentum. In Iowa, the retirements of Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and GOP Sen. Joni Ernst along with the rough political midterm climate facing Republicans, have Democrats optimistic they can flip the seats in a one-time battleground state that turned red the past decade. Trump, who carried Iowa by 13 points in his 2024 presidential election victory, last week weighed in on the competitive GOP gubernatorial primary, The president endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra in a race that also includes entrepreneur and private school co-founder Zach Lahn, who is backed by the influential conservative group Turning Point USA, state Rep. Eddie Andrews, former state Rep. Brad Sherman and former state administrative services director Adam Steen. The winner will face Democratic state Auditor Rob Sand, who is unopposed in his primary. Sand is the only Democrat currently elected to statewide office. The brute force of the president's endorsement power and the immense grip he has on the Republican Party has been on display in GOP primaries the past month, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas. Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa is the overwhelming frontrunner to secure her party's Senate nomination in the race to succeed retiring Ernst. Hinson, a former TV news anchor who is in her third term representing Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, is facing a long-shot challenge from former state senator and former U.S. Senate candidate Jim Carlin. Hinson is backed by Trump, Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune, the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is the campaign arm of the Senate GOP. Hinson, who in 2020 flipped a Democratic-held seat that covers the northeastern portion of Iowa, is seen as a rising star in the party. The Republican-controlled seat in Iowa is a top target for Democrats and the race is one of about a dozen crucial showdowns in this year's midterm elections that will determine whether the Republicans hold on to their current 53-47 majority in the chamber. Hinson will face off in the general election against the winner of an expensive and contentious Democratic Senate primary between state Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympian, and state Sen. Zach Wahls. Wahls, a progressive who Republicans have likened to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has the backing of liberal champion Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Turek, the more moderate Senate contender who flipped a GOP-held Iowa House seat in 2022, is backed by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. He also has the tacit support of longtime Senate Democratic leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. And VoteVets, an establishment-aligned outside group, has spent big bucks on behalf of Turek. Primaries in Iowa's 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts will set up general election showdowns in crucial GOP-held seats that Democrats are aiming to flip. It's the same story in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, another purple seat Democrats are eyeing as they try to regain the House majority. The Republican incumbent, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., has been in the national headlines after being absent from Congress and the campaign trail for three months due to a "a personal medical issue." In New Mexico, the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is taking top billing. Former Rep. Deb Haaland, who served as Interior Secretary in former President Joe Biden's administration and made history as the nation's first Native American woman to serve as a Cabinet secretary, who's to make history again as the first Native American woman elected as governor. She faces off against Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman. Three major Republicans are seeking their party's gubernatorial nomination. Montana voters will select nominees in Tuesday’s primary to replace departing Republican incumbent Sen. Steve Daines. The senator and Trump are backing former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, who jumped into the race in March immediately after Daines announced his retirement just ahead of the state's filing deadline, in what appeared to be a carefully choreographed move. Alme faces two longshot rivals for the nomination. Former state Rep. Reilly Neill appears to be the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in the solidly Republican state. The Republican and Democratic nominees will face off in the general election against former University of Montana president Seth Bodnar, who is running as an independent and has outraised everyone else in the race. In GOP-dominated South Dakota, Gov. Larry Rhoden faces a crowded and competitive field as he seeks a full term as governor. Rhoden was lieutenant governor in early 2025 when he assumed the top job after then-Gov. Kristi Noem stepped down to become Department of Homeland Security secretary in the Trump administration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e81e7ee6011c3f4ea073d Battle between Bari Weiss and ‘60 Minutes’ explodes as Scott Pelley accuses her of murdering the show te 2026-06-02T07:10:31.198Z Battle between Bari Weiss and ‘60 Minutes’ explodes as Scott Pelley accuses her of murdering the show If you thought there was an uproar at "60 Minutes," that was pattycake compared to what happened yesterday. Bari Weiss has been under assault by journalists and commentators since becoming editor-in-chief of CBS, mostly from liberals and left-leaners who are convinced she’s a crazy conservative. That’s not true, and I’ve mostly defended her, but she has made some rookie mistakes as someone who never worked in television. So even as the headlines swirled around President Donald Trump’s decision to drop the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund – made possible because many Republicans joined Democrats in openly criticizing the fund aimed at the Jan. 6 rioters – Weiss is facing a rebellion of her own. First she fired "60 Minutes" correspondents Cecilia Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi (whose story on a Salvador prison she held, but ran intact after Trump officials wouldn’t appear), along with executive producer Tanya Simon.  SCOTT PELLEY HAS HEATED CONFRONTATION WITH NEW '60 MINUTES' BOSS, ACCUSES BARI WEISS OF 'MURDERING' SHOW Ratings for "CBS Evening News" have plunged under new anchor Tony Dokoupil, though not all is his fault – CBS failed to get him a visa for Trump’s trip to Beijing, and he had to report from Taiwan. But "60 Minutes" has always been different, the crown jewel of the onetime Tiffany network. It operates from a separate building, across Manhattan’s 10th Avenue. Its ratings have been terrific, and the show also makes money, over $200 million in advertising for the network. After 58 years on the air, it’s averaging an impressive 9.1 million viewers, a 9% jump over last season, and has a substantial digital presence. SHARYN ALFONSI OUT AT ’60 MINUTES' AFTER FEUD WITH BARI WEISS, RIPS CBS FOR ‘CHILLING MESSAGE’ TO NEWSROOM But this is why I think Weiss, who I’ve interviewed, made a major mistake in hiring tech journalist Nick Bilton to run the newsmagazine. He may be a great guy, but he, too, has never worked in the broadcast business. It’s almost like that’s a disqualification in the Weiss era. Bilton has worked for the New York Times and Vanity Fair. He met Weiss while working on some documentary projects together. "When you take an insider and put them inside a company, nothing changes," Bilton told the Times. "I’m not saying that we’re going to change the show completely and drastically." "If you don’t disrupt, you yourself will be disrupted," he says, according to Variety. "There is nothing I love more than picking a fight." But yesterday a leading member of the "60" crew, Scott Pelley, fought back hard, his voice breaking at times. During an angry staff meeting, Pelley, a former evening news anchor, said of Weiss: "She is murdering ‘60 Minutes.’ She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it, and she’s been doing exactly that." That’s according to a recording of the meeting obtained by the Times.   Pelley was just getting started: "She has no qualifications for her job; you have slender qualifications for this job. The changes that she’s made at the ‘Evening News’ have been catastrophic, so why should we expect that any of this is going to be any better?" Bilton responded that "I will show you…I’ll be meeting with everyone. I’m very excited to meet with everyone, yourself included." Pelley pressed the show’s new boss on why he accepted the job, "knowing that you will never be welcome here." That drew some pushback: "I have been a journalist for 25 years, Scott. I’ve sat across from incredibly powerful people like you have, and none of it intimidates me." Weiss apparently was asked to stay away from the meeting. Look, Bilton may have some good ideas. In the past, the network created "60 Minutes II," which ran for seven seasons but folded after a Dan Rather segment on George W. Bush and the National Guard that turned out to be based on forged documents, and both CBS and the anchor apologized. SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES So here’s the dilemma. Pelley and Lesley Stahl are the most prominent of the show’s anchors.  If Weiss fires Pelley over his comments, it will look like she can’t take criticism and is retaliating over free speech. The media will frame it as sheer intolerance on her part. If she keeps Pelley, she’ll have to accept working with someone who has been so openly critical of her and his new boss at the show. This battle inside CBS News over its most successful franchise is far from over. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e6824ee6011c3f4ea020a County approves zoning for new warehouse distribution center in Havasu te 2026-06-02T05:20:36.792Z County approves zoning for new warehouse distribution center in Havasu A new warehouse project could be coming to the Lake Havasu City region, bringing with it about 100 new jobs and $200,000 in annual county tax revenues. And although the county’s governing board appeared receptive to that plan, some residents… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e5ec0ee6011c3f4e9ffde Trump makes late-night endorsements in six states ahead of Tuesday primaries, including California te 2026-06-02T04:40:32.865Z Trump makes late-night endorsements in six states ahead of Tuesday primaries, including California President Trump has issued a series of endorsements ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota, including in gubernatorial, congressional and Senate races. Among the candidates Trump has thrown his support behind is U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, who is seeking to become his state's next governor. "As your next Governor, Randy will fight tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Champion our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Empower Ethanol, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our incredible Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, Advance Election Integrity, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment," Trump wrote on Truth Social. In California—a state Trump and Republicans have routinely criticized over its majority Democratic leadership and are hoping to make gains in despite Democrats’ statewide dominance—Trump has endorsed Steve Hilton in the gubernatorial race. California uses a top-two primary system, in which all candidates appear on the same ballot and the two highest vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party. PRESIDENT TRUMP MAKES ENDORSEMENT IN CALIFORNIA GUBERNATORIAL RACE: 'HE WILL BE A GREAT GOVERNOR' "He is a truly fine man, one who has watched as this once great State has gone to Hell. Gavin Newscum and the Democrats have done an absolutely horrendous job," Trump said of current Gov. Gavin Newsom, a frequent Trump critic. "Crime is increasing, and Taxes are the highest of any State in the Country, maybe the World," Trump added. "Steve can turn it around, before it is too late, and, as President, I will help him to do so! With our Administration, working alongside a Great Governor like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before." He also endorsed California GOP Assemblyman James Gallagher, who is running for Congress, as well as San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond, who is also seeking a seat in the House. TRUMP ENDORSES HINSON IN 2026 RACE TO KEEP KEY SENATE SEAT RED Others in California who received endorsements include Reps. Tom McClintock, Jay Obernolte, and Vince Fong, along with Kevin Lincoln, a former Stockton mayor who is running for a seat in the newly redrawn 13th Congressional District. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., also received a nod from Trump. Other congressional endorsements included Reps. Tom Kean Jr., Jeff Van Drew and Chris Smith, all of New Jersey, as well as Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont. Trump also endorsed Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, in her U.S. Senate bid. Trump also endorsed Aaron Flint, who is running to represent Montana; South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley; and Greg Cunningham, a former police officer from New Mexico. Trump had previously endorsed Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. In May, Trump touted victories by several candidates he had backed in GOP primaries or runoff elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e5a1dee6011c3f4e9ff19 Hantavirus death reported in Kingman, Mohave County Health Department says te 2026-06-02T04:20:45.842Z Hantavirus death reported in Kingman, Mohave County Health Department says Mohave County has confirmed its first Sin Nombre hantavirus death. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e4bfeee6011c3f4e9fbbd Florida beach toll booth worker killed after driver rams structure before getting stuck in sand, sheriff says te 2026-06-02T03:20:30.231Z Florida beach toll booth worker killed after driver rams structure before getting stuck in sand, sheriff says A toll booth attendant at a Florida beach was killed Monday when the driver of a pickup truck rammed into the structure before getting stuck in the sand. The fatal crash happened around 12:40 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue beach access ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said. The employee inside, Tammy Jo Baker, was just a few weeks shy of her 63rd birthday, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said at the scene. The driver was "probably doing about 40 mph," the sheriff said. "And it crushes the toll taker's booth." CHAOTIC TEEN BRAWL GOES VIRAL AFTER TEEN TERROR PROMPTS US ATTORNEY PIRRO'S PLAN TO PROSECUTE PARENTS Baker, a longtime employee with Volusia County who recently began working for the beach parking contractor, was pronounced dead at the scene after lifeguards attempted to perform CPR. "I think she was probably close to being killed on impact," Chitwood said. "That booth isn’t made of anything, if you look at it. And you hit that thing at 40 miles an hour; there’s really nowhere to go. And it flipped the booth around, the force of that." DRIVER PLOWS THROUGH AIRPORT GATE ONTO AIRFIELD, SNEAKS ONTO PLANES BEFORE POLICE TAKEDOWN, BODYCAM SHOWS After the vehicle struck Baker, the driver, identified as 35-year-old Deanna Harrell, continued toward the water before authorities said she attempted before attempting to turn around and became stuck in the sand. Bystanders ran to the truck to pull Harrell out, authorities said. She was being tested for possible impairment while driving, Chitwood noted, adding that there was a "heavy odor of alcohol" coming from the vehicle. "It's just senseless," Chitwood said of Baker's death. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e4756ee6011c3f4e9fad3 Triple-digit heat settles over Lake Havasu City before breezy weekend te 2026-06-02T03:00:38.794Z Triple-digit heat settles over Lake Havasu City before breezy weekend Lake Havasu City is headed for a week of typical early June weather, with temperatures climbing into the low- to mid-100s before breezy conditions arrive over the weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e3e53ee6011c3f4e9f862 Rick Adelman, architect of some of the NBA's best offenses and Hall of Famer, dead at 79 te 2026-06-02T02:22:11.914Z Rick Adelman, architect of some of the NBA's best offenses and Hall of Famer, dead at 79 Rick Adelman, who ranks 10th in NBA history with 1,042 wins, died on Monday. He was 79. The National Basketball Coaches Association announced his passing. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Adelman spent 23 seasons as an NBA head coach, leading the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves. He compiled a 1,042-749 regular-season record and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. Before coaching, Adelman played seven seasons as an NBA point guard after being drafted by the San Diego Rockets in 1968. After taking over the Trail Blazers during the 1988-89 season, Adelman led a Clyde Drexler-led roster to NBA Finals appearances in 1990 and 1992. In 1998, Adelman became the head coach of the Sacramento Kings. The Kings reached the playoffs in all eight of his seasons in Sacramento and advanced to the Western Conference Finals in 2002. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement Monday honoring Adelman's legacy. FORMER NUGGETS COACH DOUG MOE DIES AT AFTER CANCER BATTLE, SON SAYS "Rick Adelman was one of the most respected and accomplished coaches in the history of the NBA," Silver said. "Following his NBA playing career, Rick turned to coaching where his leadership, innovation and genuine love for basketball left a lasting impression on generations of players and fellow coaches over his nearly 30-year run. He was a brilliant strategist and teacher of the game, and an even better person. I send my deepest condolences to Rick's family and many friends throughout the league." Adelman is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Kay, their six children (including Nuggets coach David Adelman) and 12 grandchildren. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e3e14ee6011c3f4e9f832 North Carolina Officer Charged After Beating of Suspect Captured on Doorbell Video te 2026-06-02T02:21:08.624Z North Carolina Officer Charged After Beating of Suspect Captured on Doorbell Video While trying to make an arrest, the officer, in Shelby, N.C., punched her repeatedly in the head and body and he continued even after another officer tried to intervene. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e3dffee6011c3f4e9f829 Hawaii Man Charged With Killing Three Men te 2026-06-02T02:20:47.508Z Hawaii Man Charged With Killing Three Men An expansive manhunt on the Big Island of Hawaii ended with the suspect’s arrest on Thursday in the deaths of the men, who were in their 60s and 70s. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e3de8ee6011c3f4e9f804 Pima Supes agree to let Conover sue over Trump's changes to Obamacare te 2026-06-02T02:20:24.954Z Pima Supes agree to let Conover sue over Trump's changes to Obamacare Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e3951ee6011c3f4e9f7a7 Steph Curry signs 10-year deal with Chinese brand Li-Ning, raising questions about NBA's ties to China te 2026-06-02T02:00:49.916Z Steph Curry signs 10-year deal with Chinese brand Li-Ning, raising questions about NBA's ties to China The biggest sneaker free agent in basketball history didn't sign with Nike or Adidas. Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry just signed with a Chinese brand. After mutually parting ways with Under Armour in 2023 and ending a 13-year partnership, the four-time NBA champion has signed a massive 10-year deal with Chinese sportswear giant Li-Ning. Curry announced the move on his social media on Monday. 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Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e37aeee6011c3f4e9f775 Hantavirus red 3D virus cells on white background medical concept design te 2026-06-02T01:53:50.870Z Hantavirus red 3D virus cells on white background medical concept design Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e3799ee6011c3f4e9f76c Poppy te 2026-06-02T01:53:29.424Z Poppy Poppy is an adult female pit bull terrier mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e3784ee6011c3f4e9f763 Emery Rose te 2026-06-02T01:53:08.388Z Emery Rose Emery Rose is an adult female domestic medium hair cat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e376eee6011c3f4e9f759 Our View: Arizona needs film infrastructure, not another tax credit fight. Start in Mohave County te 2026-06-02T01:52:46.472Z Our View: Arizona needs film infrastructure, not another tax credit fight. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e3705ee6011c3f4e9f72c Arizona’s Jakubcik leads, ASU’s Williams makes push in NCAA men’s golf as Sun Devils showcase international flavor te 2026-06-02T01:51:01.934Z Arizona’s Jakubcik leads, ASU’s Williams makes push in NCAA men’s golf as Sun Devils showcase international flavor Arizona State senior Michael Mjasseth hits a drive at the NCAA Division I men’s golf championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e34b4ee6011c3f4e9f675 Jared Kushner's overseas luxury resort project faces anti-corruption investigation amid violent protests te 2026-06-02T01:41:08.714Z Jared Kushner's overseas luxury resort project faces anti-corruption investigation amid violent protests Albanian anti-corruption prosecutors are investigating changes to the protected status of a coastal wetland where a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, has drawn environmental opposition and protests, according to Politico. SPAK, Albania’s special anti-corruption prosecution office, has opened a probe into changes made to the status of the Vjosa-Narta protected landscape in Zvërnec, Politico reported. The coastal wetland area is home to flamingos, Mediterranean monk seals, and sea turtle nesting sites, Politico reported. IVANKA TRUMP BREAKS DOWN IN EMOTIONAL INTERVIEW TALKING ABOUT HER MOTHER IVANA’S DEATH, OTHER CHALLENGES In 2024, Kushner publicly discussed plans for his firm, Affinity Partners, to develop luxury tourism projects in Albania, including in the Zvërnec area. Earlier this year, he visited the area with his wife, Ivanka Trump. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama recently confirmed to Politico that talks were ongoing between the government and Kushner over the deal, which is expected to include roughly 10,000 hotel rooms and villas. EUROPEAN CAPITAL ROCKED BY VIOLENT PROTESTS AS GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION PROBE FUELS UNREST "I want to make Albania a country that is a destination to be envied in the region, and this project is part of this effort," Rama said Monday. Fox News Digital has reached out to Affinity Partners and SPAK for comment. Protests by Albanian citizens and nonprofit groups began in May when large, barbed-wire-topped fences were erected at the proposed site, preventing locals and tourists from accessing the beach. On Sunday, protesters assembled outside government offices to demand an end to the project as well as Rama's resignation. Following Sunday's protests, footage emerged showing private security guards appearing to assault and drag a protester along a cliff. Some guards allegedly threatened other demonstrators who were attempting to remove fences and halt construction. The licenses of two private security companies were revoked following the incident. Meanwhile, around 15 protesters have been charged, and the local police chief has been stripped of his duties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e34a0ee6011c3f4e9f66c Californians fleeing to red states are driving up home prices and rents in their new cities, data shows te 2026-06-02T01:40:48.714Z Californians fleeing to red states are driving up home prices and rents in their new cities, data shows People leaving Los Angeles and California are raising the cost of living in some red states after years of relocating from the left-leaning state. A new Los Angeles Times report on Sunday found that of the top 10 cities people have relocated to from Los Angeles and California, all 10 have seen the median rent and home prices increase faster than they have in Los Angeles, though prices overall were still cheaper. The cities on the list included Nashville, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Phoenix and Atlanta from traditionally right-leaning states Tennessee, Texas, Arizona and Georgia. However, some blue cities such as Portland, Seattle, Las Vegas and Denver were also included in the data. TAX AND RUN: HOW NY AND CALIFORNIA ARE BLEEDING PEOPLE AND PROSPERITY According to research developed by the Council for Community & Economic Research (C2ER), all 10 cities saw a larger cost of living increase between 2020 and 2025 compared to Los Angeles, with some cities experiencing twice as much of an increase. In a comment to the Los Angeles Times, Evan White, co-founder of the California Policy Lab, noted that "people were going to dramatically less expensive locations," though the affordability gap appeared to be shrinking. PROPOSED CALIFORNIA WEALTH TAX DRIVES BILLIONAIRE EXODUS TO FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, LOCALS CONFIRM "White’s research showed that those who leave California are much more likely to become homeowners in their new states. As homes in popular destinations for those fleeing California appreciate more quickly, selling a home in California to move elsewhere becomes less profitable," the article read. Data from Zillow was less conclusive, finding that only five out of the 10 cities saw a median rent increase by more than Los Angeles' 29%. Zillow also showed that only six out of the 10 cities saw median home price increases higher than Los Angeles' 45%, with Phoenix and Nashville home prices increasing by about 70%. However, the report noted that all 10 cities were still considered more affordable than Los Angeles, with some by a wide margin. AMERICANS CONTINUE VOTING WITH THEIR FEET AS HIGH-TAX CITIES STRUGGLE TO RECOVER Meanwhile, city planners, such as Austin architect Chris Gannon, are hoping to balance out the population boom from incoming Californians with rising home costs for in-state residents. "If there’s less Californians coming," Gannon told the Los Angeles Times, "that’s probably better for the folks here because that means less competition." Fox News Digital reached out to the California Policy Lab for comment. California continues to see large swaths of people moving out of the state, with Los Angeles County losing more than 54,000 residents between 2024 and 2025 alone. With higher prices and a looming billionaire wealth tax, the Golden State continues to see both working-class residents and wealthy business owners leaving for more affordable cities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2ff0ee6011c3f4e9f582 Carville advises Talarico 'to deal with' past culture war comments if he wants to win Texas te 2026-06-02T01:20:48.385Z Carville advises Talarico 'to deal with' past culture war comments if he wants to win Texas Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville and his co-host Al Hunt agreed last Thursday that Texas’ Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico needs to walk back his past comments if he wants to win in the Lone Star State. Talarico, the co-hosts agreed, is in a strong position to score a historic victory in Texas if he plays his cards right. They previously cheered his victory over Rep. Jasmine Crockett, to be the Democrat's nominee, saying he would likely push the same policies as Crockett but without sharing her history of controversial comments. However, some of his past statements on race, gender ideology, abortion, and religion are now causing headaches for his campaign. "I think Talarico has to be smart, and he has to be aggressive. As you just suggested, the GOP already aired an ad accusing him of saying all kinds of weird things," Hunt said.  JAMES TALARICO ADMITS PAST COMMENTS 'MISSED THE MARK' WHEN CONFRONTED ON CLAIMS LIKE GOD IS 'NON-BINARY' "Some of it is true," Carville agreed, before adding, "He's got to deal with it."  "Yeah, but he said there's six genders. Well, I don't know whether he said it or not, but if he said it, God d--- it, he better walk it back right now or explain it," Hunt said. "But most importantly, I think James, what he has to do is say, ‘Hey, I may have said some dumb things, but Ken Paxton has committed dumb, corrupt acts that hurt Texas citizens.’" Hunt went on to argue that Texas has a 50% chance of electing him. "If he stays on the offensive and Hispanic and Black voters are energized, I may not be quite as — I mean, I think Texans — I think Talarico has a 50/50 shot." "On that, we can agree," Carville said. "It's a pure tossup." Carville argued that all the key ingredients for a superb Democratic comeback are there. "First, you would have a bruising, expensive, negative, drawn-out Republican primary. Check. It would need a Democrat who would defeat an urban progressive in a Democratic primary to at least give a patina of moderation. Check!" Carville said. RISING STAR TALARICO TOPPLES PROGRESSIVE FIREBRAND CROCKETT IN HIGH-STAKES TEXAS SENATE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY He continued, "You would need to have a political climate where Democrats would be consistently overperforming. Check. You would have to raise an inordinate amount of money for a Texas Democrat because they have no power. Check." "In other words," Carville concluded, "everything that you would say in a lab had to happen to get this thing to the point that here we are, almost post-Memorial Day, saying it's a 50/50 race." In a recent CBS interview, Talarico blasted Paxton’s campaign for clipping his past controversial statements, even as he admitted he regrets some of them. "There are some statements that I have made that I certainly regret. There are statements that I have made where I have missed the mark. I will be the first to admit that," Talarico said. "But Ken Paxton is intentionally clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2c03ee6011c3f4e9f4cd Public School Briefs – June 2026 te 2026-06-02T01:04:03.923Z Public School Briefs – June 2026 Progress on the new library (pictured), classrooms, collaboration spaces and studios will continue over the summer months as Madison Rose Lane Elementary gears up for the 2026-27 school year (photo courtesy of Madison School District). [SCROLL down for the full story.] Glendale Union High School District District prepares for new school year The Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) is preparing to welcome students for the start of the 2026–27 school year on Monday, Aug. 10. Before the first day of school, all GUHSD campuses will host Walk-Through Registration during the week of July 27. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend walk-through registration alongside their students to ask questions, complete essential back-to-school steps and receive campus information. Because each campus may have different registration schedules, families should continue checking their school’s website for specific dates, times, and additional details as the school year approaches. Washington High School student-of-the-month recipients joined Beatitudes Campus residents for a special luncheon in late April where they each received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their achievements (photo courtesy of GUHSD). Students recognized by Beatitudes Prior to the end of the 2025-26 school year, Washington High School student-of-the-month recipients were honored during a special luncheon hosted by residents at the Beatitudes Campus, where each student received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their achievements. The celebration highlighted the strong partnership between Washington High School and the Beatitudes community, whose generosity continues to support and inspire Washington students, the GUHSD district said. Opportunities like these reflect the meaningful community connections that help invest in student success and future goals across the Glendale Union High School District. Job fair scheduled for support staff Glendale Union High School District will host the Support Staff Job Fair on Thursday, July 16, at Moon Valley High School. In-person screening interviews will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. for applicants interested in joining the district ahead of the 2026–27 school year. Interested candidates can apply online through the “Employment” tab on the district website: www.guhsdaz.org. Positions offer benefits including competitive pay, health, dental and life insurance, paid time off, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System and short-term disability coverage. For more information or to RSVP, call 623-435-6010. Employees honored for dedication The Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) Governing Board hosted the 2025-26 Retirement Recognition Reception, honoring employees whose years of service and dedication have made a lasting impact across GUHSD schools and programs. Retirees were celebrated alongside family members, friends, district leaders and staff during the annual event recognizing careers devoted to supporting students and strengthening school communities. Superintendent Matt Belden and Governing Board president Natalie Veidmark shared remarks thanking retirees for their commitment to education and the positive influence they had throughout the district. Principals and administrators honored retirees for their contributions across classrooms, athletics, counseling, operations and student support services, highlighting the legacy each individual leaves behind within the Glendale Union High School District. Kids eat free this summer All kids and teens ages 18 and under can eat free this summer. Meals are available at select GUHSD schools, regardless of where the child attends. In the North Central area, families can go to Sunnyslope High School, 35 W. Dunlap Ave., from 7-8 a.m. for breakfast and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch, May 27-29, and Monday through Thursday, June 1 to June 25. Other participating sites include Greenway High School and Independence High School. For questions, call the district at 623-435-6040 or visit www.guhsdaz.org. Madison School District Free summer meals available to children Madison School District announced the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children, ages 18 and under, without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at various sites and times. Families who qualify for free or reduced meals will continue to receive Sun Bucks this summer – $120 per eligible child. This money will be automatically uploaded to their EBT cards, if families do not already have an EBT card, one will be sent to them. The program will be hosted at the following schools and times: Madison No. 1 Middle School, 5525 N. 16th St. – June 2 to July 25, Monday through Friday; closed June 19 and July 3. Breakfast is served 7:45-8:20 a.m.; lunch is served 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Madison Camelview Elementary School, 2002 E. Campbell Ave. – June 2-18, Monday through Thursday, closed Fridays. Breakfast is served 7:55-8:10 a.m.; lunch is served noon to 12:20 p.m. Madison Park Middle School, 1431 E. Campbell Ave. – June 9 to July 3, Monday through Friday; closed June 19. Breakfast is served 7:30-8 a.m.; lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to noon. Madison Heights Elementary School, 7150 N. 22nd St. – June 2 to July 25, Monday through Friday; closed June 19 and July 3. Breakfast is served 7:45-8:20 a.m.; lunch is served 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. For more information, call Madison School District at 602-664-7900. Rose Lane unveils mascot, updates campus rebuild Madison Rose Lane Elementary is embarking on an exciting new era, the district announced, marked by a campus rebuild and a fresh new mascot: The Rose Lane Rising Stars. The new mascot was developed through a collaborative process, guided by input from students, staff and families, and represents the creativity and kindness of the Rose Lane community, the confidence and lifelong skills students develop through the programs and the school’s unique identity as a high-quality visual and performing arts school for elementary age students. The adoption of the new mascot coincides with the near-completion of the first phase of the ongoing campus rebuild, which is scheduled to open for students and teachers in August. In addition to modernizing the overall learning environment, the updated facilities in phase one include new classrooms, a new library, collaboration spaces and dedicated studios specifically designed for the school’s visual and performing arts programs, including art, music, dance and theater. The new campus is part of Madison School District’s commitment to provide safe, modern and innovative learning environments for students and is made possible by support from the local community through voter-approved bond initiatives. Madison Rose Lane is currently accepting enrollment applications for the 2026-27 school year. Visit www.madisonaz.org/enroll for details. Felipe Carranza Osborn School District Osborn names new superintendent At a May 19 executive session of the Osborn School District Governing Board meeting, the board unanimously voted to enter into contract negotiations with Felipe Carranza to serve in the role of district superintendent. Carranza currently serves as principal of Solano Elementary School. The superintendent position was most recently held by Dr. Michael Robert, who moved to the Washington Elementary School District. Summer projects are underway Residents who happen to pass Osborn School District campuses this summer may notice a lot of activity as several bond-funded improvements get underway. Thanks to local voter support, multiple campuses will undergo upgrades to enhance learning environments, safety and facilities in addition to installation of new shade structures and creation of specialized outdoor learning areas. Inside, buildings will get fresh paint, new carpeting and updated kitchen equipment. Campus safety will also see a boost through security camera upgrades. Families can track projects and spending at Your Bond dollars at Work on the district website: www.osbornschools.org. Phoenix Union High School District Camelback High School Principal James Arndt announced that he will leave the school at the end of June (screenshot via YouTube, courtesy of Camelback High School). Camelback to name new principal In an April 27 video announcement to the community, Camelback High School’s Principal James Arndt announced that he would be leaving the role at the end of June. And in a subsequent Linkedin post, he looked back on his time at the school. The post read in part, “Seven years ago, I walked into Camelback High School at 29 years old. I didn’t fully know it then, but I was about to be shaped by the most remarkable community I have ever known. I was fortunate enough to be named Principal in 2020, and these six years leading this school have been the most rewarding of my life.” Arndt celebrated the Class of 2026 and then the school more broadly, adding, “Camelback is still the same amazing community, too long overlooked, home to 30 different languages and students representing communities from across the world. A school for every kid, every background, every story. We set out to build a pathway for every single one of them, and we are on the road to accomplishing that mission. The work will continue with whoever comes next.” The district held a principal forum event on May 12, giving the community an opportunity to meet the two principal finalists: Dr. Daniel Garcia, current principal at Academies at South Mountain and Rene Martinez, current assistant principal at Maryvale High School. Residents can watch the forum online at www.pxu.org/o/chs/page/camelback-principal-forum. Superintendent Thea Andrade is expected to name the new principal prior to the end of May. Joseph Parra Miguel Student offered record scholarships In May, Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) announced its first-ever “5 Million Dollar Scholar.” Joseph Parra Miguel, at student at PXU’s Phoenix Coding Academy, was accepted to 49 schools and the scholarships he was offered from each of the schools he was accepted to total $5 million. He plans to attend Arizona State University to study business with an emphasis on language and culture. Choosing to stay in Phoenix was a choice he made because he wants to stay close to his family, who are of great importance to him, the student said. For more information about Phoenix Coding Academy and to enroll for the 2026-27 school year, visit www.pxu.org/enroll. Esports team wins district championship The Camelback High School Marvel Rivals esports team battled through technical issues, computer crashes and long hours to become the 2026 PXU District Champions. Their resilience and teamwork paid off with a huge win over Central, the school said. The Smash Ultimate team also had an incredible run, going undefeated in bracket play before facing the three-time state champion Carl Hayden team in an intense matchup. They regrouped and finished the tournament in 3rd place overall. Washington Elementary School District Enrollment now open for 2026-27 Whether it’s free, full-day kindergarten, premier special education and gifted services, or engaging programs in art, music, PE, STEM and online learning, WESD says that it offers opportunities designed to meet the individual needs of every student. With multiple A+ Schools of Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School and a National Title I Distinguished School, the WESD continues to be recognized for excellence. The district is also a top 20 school district in the country in student growth and has been named a top 10 elementary school district in Arizona. Additionally, 87 percent of WESD schools earn an “A” or “B” rating. The district currently is enrolling kindergarten through eighth grade students for the 2026-27 school year. To begin the enrollment process, visit the WESD Welcome and Registration Center at 3200 W. Cholla St., or enroll online at www.wesdschools.org/families/registration. Teacher named ‘EL Teacher of the Year’ WESD celebrated Josie Corson, kindergarten teacher at Orangewood School, who has been named the EL Teacher of the Year. Corson was recognized both on her campus and during the EL Student Achievement Award Ceremony at the WESD Administrative Center, honoring her outstanding commitment to student success and language development. The district said, “Known for her compassionate approach and dedication to meeting students where they are, Josie creates a classroom environment where every child feels supported, encouraged and empowered to grow. Her ability to help students build confidence while reaching their full potential has made a lasting impact on both her students and the Orangewood community. Congratulations to Josie on this well-deserved recognition!” District provides free summer meals  WESD will offer free breakfast and lunch meals for children and teenagers up to 18 years old this summer until June 18, Monday through Thursday, at multiple WESD schools including some in the North Central Phoenix corridor such as Desert View, Moon Mountain, Mountain View, Orangewood, Richard E. Miller and Sunnyslope. No application or registration is needed. All meals must be consumed on-site. Adult meals will also be offered at a cost. To view specific dates and times for each school, visit the WESD website at www.wesdschools.org/families/nutrition-services. For more information, contact the WESD Nutrition Services Department at 602-896-5235. Mountain View principal Annie Diaz, pictured with Governing Board member Bill Adams, begins her role on July 1 (photo courtesy of Washington Elementary School District). WESD introduces new superintendent, principal In May, the Washington Elementary School District (WESD) announced that its Governing Board unanimously approved a contract appointing Dr. Michael Robert as the district’s next superintendent. Robert currently serves as superintendent of the Osborn Elementary School District and was selected following a comprehensive search process that included multiple interviews, opportunities for community input and a public forum, the district said. He is scheduled to assume his new role on July 1. Robert will work closely with Interim Superintendent Dr. Lupita Hightower to ensure a smooth leadership transition. The district said, “We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Hightower for her year of dedicated service to the district and for her meaningful contributions in supporting students, staff and the entire WESD Family.” Additionally, WESD announced that Annie Diaz, current assistant principal at Mountain View School, will serve as the school’s next principal beginning July 1. The district recognized and thanked current principal Phil Liles for his leadership and the many contributions he made to the Mountain View community over the past four years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2befee6011c3f4e9f4c4 Elder pup still has plenty of pep te 2026-06-02T01:03:43.993Z Elder pup still has plenty of pep Adorable salt and pepper gentleman Joey – who may be small but has a big heart – is looking for a new home to call his own (photo courtesy of Arizona Humane Society). At seven years young, adorable Joey (pet number 845859) found himself in the care of the Arizona Humane Society after his previous human fell ill and was no longer able to care for him. Once in the shelter, this adorable pup was given a dental exam to ensure his teeth are in tip top shape. Joey recently spent time in a loving foster hero home to continue healing from his dental surgery and is now ready for his new forever home. Those who know this salt and pepper gentleman say he may be small but has a big heart. A cuddle bug in every sense of the word, Joey also enjoys being close to his favorite people for cozy naps, cuddles and relaxation. Although he may be a little gray in the face, this sweet pup still has a lot of pep in his step and is a great reminder that senior pets are just as deserving of love and care as their younger counterparts. Plus, there are a lot of different perks to owning older pets as oftentimes they are already trained and you know their medical and historical backgrounds. Joey’s adoption fee includes his neuter surgery, current vaccinations, a microchip and a follow-up wellness exam with a VCA Animal Hospital. Visit this handsome boy at the Arizona Humane Society’s Sunnyslope Campus or learn more at www.azhumane.org/adopt to give him the loving forever home he deserves. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2bdbee6011c3f4e9f4bb The thrill of the hunt: Thrifting in Phoenix te 2026-06-02T01:03:23.992Z The thrill of the hunt: Thrifting in Phoenix Nancy Licht, who says that Mid-century modern is her jam, has furnished her vacation rental in North Central with her thrifting finds (submitted photo). Goodwill, Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul are well-known and well-established thrift stores. But today, they are joined by dozens of smaller shops across the Valley. Nancy Licht has furnished almost all of her vacation rental in North Central with thrifting finds. Mid-century modern is her style, and she has found lamps, tables, artwork, linens, dishes, couches and chairs in stores from Goodwill to White Dove to SEEDS to the Assistance League shops. She knows what day of the week each shop discounts merchandise, and makes her rounds accordingly. “It’s the thrill of the hunt,” she said of her thrifting adventures. “When I can find a treasure, especially one at a bargain price that I can use or that I can resell, I have had a successful shopping trip. I especially like to buy from shops that support nonprofits, like SEEDS supports programs for young adults on the spectrum. White Dove supports Hospice of the Valley and HALO supports programs for homeless animals.” Sherri Williams is a business woman who takes a day off a week to volunteer at Thrift to Thrive, a shop that supports Thrive AZ. Proceeds benefit its Safe Sleep program that provides beds to children and youth in need. “I come home feeling good about the day’s work,” Williams said. “The shopper, the other volunteers, those who bring in donations, all are working together not only to give unwanted items a second life, but to show children and teens that someone cares about them.” Besides thrifting for a good cause, the Valley is home to dozens of thrift stores that are owned by savvy business people who rely on them to support themselves and their families. Avery Greey is a Gen Z entrepreneur who saw an opportunity and jumped on it. During COVID, “Ewie Vintage” started out as a pop-up store under a tree in parking lot of a friend’s office. Social distancing was part of the vibe, as were carefully chosen classics, individual styles, Y2K and disco. Her Indian School shop is tiny, friendly and beautiful. She often has a line of shoppers out the door, and her social media channels are lively. Why? “In this time of fast fashion and mass production, young men and women are drawn to vintage shopping to help them express their individuality through clothes. Plus – they just don’t make them like they used to!” Greey says. Linda Betancourt is a recently retired fashion executive in Phoenix whose career took her to fashion capitals around the world, behind the scenes as a buyer and department store and brand decision-maker. She echoes Greey’s thoughts. “Retail fashion used to be about the drama, the romance of presentation and discovery. Now it’s all about mass production and cutting costs,” Betancourt said. “When I was working in the industry, I shopped the big name stores and boutiques. But now? So many of them are gone or only carry mass-produced items that have no style. I love to shop thrift stores – it’s the thrill of discovering a hidden gem, and creating my own individual look.” Tom Garcia, who grew up in North Central Phoenix, started shopping at Buffalo Exchange as a young student. Buffalo Exchange is one of the original vintage clothing stores in Phoenix, along with My Sister’s Closet. “It’s a double-edged sword, thrifting. Some visits yield a vintage shirt or fun pair of sneakers that I otherwise would have never found. On the other end, however, there are a number of times I have come to trade yields little to no return,” he says. Shoppers who lug boxes of books to Half-Price Books, where gently used books can be resold, often go home with all but one or two of the books they had hoped to be accepted for resale. “You just never know what they are in the market for,” Garcia added. Auctions are another way to satisfy that thrill of the hunt for a bargain, and shoppers can fully engage without lifting more than the finger required to scroll the internet. Sherry Gage, a North Phoenix resident, retired from the medical field and makes her living scouring online auctions and reselling her finds. She is especially fond of auctions featuring building supplies, tools and artwork. “Friends let me know what they are looking for, and I can usually find it on one of the online auction sites – for pennies on the dollar if they buy retail. For example? Bookshelves, cool antique lighting fixtures, books…name it and I’ll find it for you!” Gage found stools from an old-fashioned ice cream shop on auction, and she bought them, thinking “somebody will love these for a home bar.” She found her customer in North Central – Candy and Chocolate Company. “They fit right in – the beautiful marble fixtures, tile floor and ice cream bar – all vintage and the stools look like they have been there for years.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2bc8ee6011c3f4e9f4b2 Experience classic French with a Southwest tang te 2026-06-02T01:03:04.074Z Experience classic French with a Southwest tang Vincent Guerithault is pictured at his eponymous restaurant, Vincent on Camelback, with a French classic: poached salmon with chaudfroid sauce, garnished with a bouquet of sculpted vegetables (photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News). Nearly 40 years ago, Vincent Guerithault opened his eponymous restaurant, Vincent on Camelback. Over the decades, it has hovered at the top in most listings of “bests” in the Valley, noted for its classic French dishes, Guerithault’s innovative mingling of Southwest flavors and ingredients with some of those foundational dishes, and his award-winning wine cellar. Begun in an architect’s office building made up of a lot of little rooms, the restaurant has expanded, adding more small rooms while maintaining an intimate atmosphere evoking a comfy country home. A market bistro has been added at the back, and at one time, a farmer’s market operated there as well, until Covid forced its closure. Today, guests flock to Vincent from across the nation to dine on cuisine prepared by the man the James Beard Foundation named America’s Best Chef, Southwest (1993), and semifinalist for Outstanding Chef (2008 and 2009). Despite the accolades – the Republic of France named him an Officier de L’Ordre du Mérite Agricole in 2018, and he was inducted into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame in 1992 – he and his wife and partner, Leevon, welcome guests with low-key warmth and an atmosphere that is more homey than haute. And their restaurant has helped spark a remarkable growth in the number and quality of dining places in the Valley, along with a blossoming of purveyors who are providing farm-to-table ingredients that are now menu staples. Guerithault began his culinary career as a teenager in the low echelons of a classic French restaurant, learning how to prepare vegetables – creating perfectly turned potatoes into olive shapes, dicing precise cubes of onions, carrots and celery for mirepoix, mastering the mother sauces – and other fundamentals of French cuisine. In the classic career path of his time, Guerithault labored his way up through layers of the kitchen hierarchy, his journey like stepping stones through in some of the finest restaurants in France, including L’Oustau de Baumanière in Les Baux de Provence, and Maxim’s and Fauchon in Paris. He moved to the United States in 1976 and became sous chef at Le Francais, working under chef Jean Banchet at what was considered one of the finest French restaurants in the nation. Food lovers from across the nation – including this writer – made pilgrimages to Wheeling, near Chicago, for a meal there. Ten years later, driven to a warmer clime by a particularly glacial blizzard, Guerithault moved to Phoenix, beginning his career in Oaxaca at Pinnacle Peak. “That was when Pima was a dirt road,” he said. And yet, like in Wheeling, where patrons made a 45-minute drive from Chicago to dine at Le Francais, patrons made the dusty trek from Phoenix. They were happy when he moved to North Central Phoenix – a much shorter drive. “We took over in summer of ’85,” he said. “We didn’t know what we were doing. It was kind of scary when you look at it. We had so little money that we bought a lot of used equipment.” Some of that equipment, now 50 years old, still is in use at Vincent. “We started very small.” That included the wine list, which in those early days had a long list of names but might only have a single bottle of the listed wine. “You sell it, and the day after you have to buy another one,” Guerithault said. That grew, and the restaurant has received the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence since 1997. Guerithault’s experimentation with Southwestern influences, such as the duck confit tamale, was in part due to a very old friend, who had worked with him in those early days at L’Oustau de Baumanière: Wolfgang Puck. They lost touch over the years, then reconnected in Los Angeles, at Spago. Puck was building a culinary empire and had some advice for Guerithault. “He said, ‘Why don’t you do something different? Don’t just do French, French, French.’ One of the pastry chefs there was from Arizona, and her parents owned a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, La Piñata. They taught me how to do a tamale. I decided to do a duck tamale. Then a smoked salmon quesadilla. “We try always to do something a bit different. We have a poblano chile stuffed with a duxelles of mushrooms with goat cheese and beurre blanc. We do a duck confit on the bone with different sauces, and we use the same duck, shredded, in a tamale, with raisins, diced poblanos and served with a little beurre blanc.” The menu changes daily, and there are still French classics on the menu, such as rack of lamb – but with Southwest touch: pepper jelly. That’s a change from a previous iteration, where the server would ignite a sprig of dried rosemary to add fragrance to the lamb and a bit of wow to the presentation. Cheesecake with pistachios(photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News) Checkerboard mousse cake, with berries as playing pieces(photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News) (photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News) Floating island with a cloud of caramel strands (photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News) “Some people would go to the front desk and complain that someone was smoking something illegal,” Guerithault said. On some evenings, when several tables ordered the lamb – a must-have favorite for long-time guests – the smoke got pretty heavy, so they had to make a change, thus the pepper jelly. Floating island is a popular dessert, topped with a gauzy cloud of caramel strands, as is the pistachio cheesecake and an ingenious checkerboard mousse cake with layers of white and dark chocolate ganache between the mousse, with berries as playing pieces. The restaurant added rooms over the years and operated a farmer’s market every Saturday morning for six or seven months every year for 29 years. It closed when COVID hit. “We don’t have enough people do it,” Guerithault said. Guerithault has expanded his services to include catering and cooking classes. In June, classes include sweet and savory crepes, prepping and cooking duck, classic French sauces, Wellingtons and recipes with chicken. Check the website for dates. “A lot of people ask how we have lasted 40 years,” Guerithault said. “It’s passion and being willing to work long hours and do creative things.” A famed Parisian chef told him, “When I go to a restaurant, I want to meet the chef. If the chef is skinny and sad, doesn’t want to be there, the only thing I can do is to turn around and run.” “You want someone who is happy to be there,” Guerithault said. For Vincent and Leevon, that’s been the case for four decades, and for the food lovers who have followed them all those decades, hopefully more. Vincent on Camelback, 3930 E. Camelback Road, is open Wednesday through Saturday, starting at 5 p.m. Closing hours vary, depending on demand. For information, call 602-224-0225 or visit www.vincentsoncamelback.com. After a brief break, the bistro will re-open June 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2bb4ee6011c3f4e9f4a9 Roman Roads seeks historic preservation te 2026-06-02T01:02:44.073Z Roman Roads seeks historic preservation Designed by famed architect Al Beadle and built between 1964 and 19070, owners at the Roman Roads complex will seek to preserve the mid-century property for the next generation as it pursues Historic Preservation Overlay zoning through the city of Phoenix (photo by C. Miller). Already recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, Roman Roads is now seeking Historic Preservation Overlay zoning from the city of Phoenix – a move that will help preserve the mid-century property for the next generation. Why is Roman Roads deserving of preservation? Rachel Simmons, the driving force behind the zoning request and an owner of one of the 24 condominiums, can answer that question with three words: “It is iconic.” Located on Maryland Avenue, just east of 16th Street, Roman Roads is identified by a dramatic arch and fountain that greets residents and visitors alike. The multi-family project was “masterfully designed by architect Al Beadle to provide all of the privacy of single-family living with the amenities of condominium life,” Simmons wrote in an article for Modern Phoenix. “There were only supposed to be 12 units; the first five were built in 1964, designed by Beadle,” she told us. “Then, in the late ‘60s, they hired Gene Buckley to do a floor plan redesign and the last building was built in 1970.” Simmons elaborated on some of the striking architectural features that she feels make Roman Roads iconic. “The design is Modernism, which is what Beadle did,” she said. “Each unit is about 20 feet tall, and at the center of the interior, it reaches that full ceiling height, with huge windows that look out to a back courtyard. Each unit has its own cocktail pool and a big covered patio that serves as exterior living space – it is so integrated into the interior through the glass. And then he designed privacy screens that extend towards the back of the patio so that nobody can see into each other’s back yard, even if you are upstairs looking through the window.” The building fronts also have the 18-foot windows – that window design later had to change in order to get a building permit. All of the Beadle units also have a floating staircase with a “catwalk” connecting the upstairs bedrooms – the Buckley redesign features an L-shaped staircase. Simmons, who is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers and the program director for Interior Design at Scottsdale Community College, says that Beadle’s architecture is important to Arizona. “He definitely had a style, and I think that is part of what makes him unique and special to Arizona,” she said. “He was working in Mid-century modernism, but I would say closer to Heroic authentic modernism, with rectangular and square forms. He worked really hard to create functional living spaces for people and integrate the interior with the exterior.” He designed beautiful large-scale homes but was also interested in multi-family, she added. And he designed the only Case Study here in Arizona – The Triad Apartments, built in 1962 at 28th Street and Turney Avenue, “An opportunity to explore how people can live in smaller footprints, but still live very well.” Through her master’s work at ASU, she explored the redesign of mid-century architecture (which she generally defines as from 1947 to 1965) during a time in Phoenix when “there was a big building boom before the bubble, and everybody was buying up these cool mid-century houses and tearing them down. I really wanted to explore ways to update the homes so that people could appreciate them more.” It is that desire to cultivate appreciation that is moving Simmons to pursue historic preservation zoning. As the proposed rezoning case moves through the hearing process, Simmons also reflected on historic preservation in Phoenix more broadly. “What is interesting about the approach to historic preservation is that preservationists often have more conversations on what we should tear down than what we should save. We don’t think everything is savable. We are realistic about it and what we try to do is to allow a city to develop its own story and tell its own story. We do want to see architectural growth, but by picking out the right buildings from the right time periods, that really reflect that time period, is how we develop that story.” She added that preserving buildings like this creates interest in the city and draws people to the city. “Historic preservation develops a sense of place. It tells the story of the city. It gives us visual interest – we don’t want everything to look the same. But we do want Roman Roads to last for future generations.” The Historic Preservation Commission will consider the Roman Roads case (number Z-35-26-6) on Monday, June 15, at 4:30 p.m. It will then go to the Camelback East Village Planning Committee on July 7, the Planning Commission on Aug. 6, and the Phoenix City Council on Sept. 9. Learn more at www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd/historic-preservation.html. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2ba0ee6011c3f4e9f4a0 From the Editor: June 2026 te 2026-06-02T01:02:24.090Z From the Editor: June 2026 Pictured by row — “Roman Roads seeks historic preservation” (On the Cover); Café Chat: “Experience classic French with a Southwest tang” (see Food for Thought) | “True North takes on Butler properties” (see Taking Care of Business); Pet of the Month: “Elder pup still has plenty of pep” (see Community/Pets); June Public School Briefs (see School Days) | “The thrill of the hunt: Thrifting in Phoenix” (On the Cover); “AHS campus expands veterinary services” (see Community) Hello, North Central neighbors! It is estimated that the world generates 92 million metric tons of textile waste every year – much of it driven by “fast fashion” – with around 20 percent of the total waste coming from the U.S. The EPA also estimates that 12 million tons of furniture is discarded in the U.S. annually, with roughly 80 percent of it going straight to landfills. With that in mind, Trudy Thompson Shumaker looks at how North Central resale businesses are diverting items from landfills, generating jobs and commerce and, in some cases, supporting local nonprofits along the way. Meanwhile, I caught up with Rachel Simmons at Roman Roads, who is spearheading a zoning application to obtain Historic Preservation Overlay zoning for the iconic 1964 Al Beadle designed condominium complex. The case will be heard by the Historic Preservation Commission on June 15. At the same meeting, the Acacia Library, 750 E. Townley Ave., will be considered for historic preservation. You can read my story about Acacia Library online in our January 2026 issue. Also in this month’s issue, you will find stories about ways for both humans and pets to stay safe as we head into summer, along with other neighborhood news in Community; our round up of North Central school news in School Days; things to do in Phoenix in Arts & Entertainment; and in Food for Thought, Marjorie Rice pays a visit to Vincent on Camelback in Café Chat, and we highlight other places to eat and drink in North Central and beyond. We hope you enjoy our June issue, and until month, all my best, Kathryn M. Miller North Central News Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2b8cee6011c3f4e9f497 On the Town in June te 2026-06-02T01:02:04.631Z On the Town in June Things to do in Phoenix in June, left to right by row: TsuShiMaMiRe at The Rebel Lounge; First Fridays in the Garden at Japanese Friendship Garden | “Ecstatic Time: The Alchemy of Photography” at Phoenix Art Museum; Leo Middea at Valley Bar; Ballet Arizona’s Ballet in the Making | Searows at Crescent Ballroom; Skáld at The Van Buren The arrival of summer in the Valley brings another round of free First Friday events, live local and touring bands, dance, theater performances and art exhibits, family-friendly things to do and more. See you on the town in June! Check out our Local Events page for things to do throughout the month. All event dates are current at time of publication. Check with individual venues for up-to-date show information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2b78ee6011c3f4e9f48e Program encourages library engagement te 2026-06-02T01:01:44.712Z Program encourages library engagement This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is “Unearth a Story,” which invites readers of all ages to dig into great books, discover new adventures and explore the power of storytelling (photo courtesy of Maricopa County Reads). Phoenix Public Library will launch its annual Summer Reading Program, also known as the Summer Reading Game, on June 1. This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” invites readers of all ages to dig into great books, discover new adventures and explore the power of storytelling. The program runs through July 20. The Summer Reading Game is free and open to everyone. Participants can stay active and engaged while escaping the summer heat, building strong reading habits and enjoying activities throughout the season. Signing up is simple. Beginning in May, participants may register at any Phoenix Public Library location or online at www.maricopacountyreads.org. After registering, users can select from different gameboards and begin reading 20 minutes a day or completing literacy activities to earn points. Participants track their progress online and earn prizes along the way. The goal is to reach 1,000 points by July 20 to receive a free book and additional rewards. Readers can enhance their Summer Reading experience by unlocking digital badges, completing online challenges, attending free library events and exploring community experiences tied to this year’s theme. Beyond the reading program, residents will find dozens of free activities and events at their local library to keep both kids and adults cool, entertained and engaged over the summer months. In the North Central area, visit Acacia Library (750 E. Townley Ave.), Century Library (1750 E. Highland Ave.), Cholla Library (11050 N. Metro Pkwy E.) or Yucca Library (5648 N. 15th Ave.). Additional information and how-to videos are available at www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2b64ee6011c3f4e9f485 Head to the movies this summer te 2026-06-02T01:01:24.713Z Head to the movies this summer In a tradition that dates back more than 50 years, Harkins will bring family-friendly films back to the big screen, helping kids stay cool and entertained during the hot summer months. The Summer Movie Fun program begins on Monday, June 1, and kids can enjoy one movie per week for eight weeks for just $8 with Summer Movie Fun Digital Season Tickets. All shows begin at 9:45 a.m., with movies every weekday through Friday, July 24. Moviegoers ages 13 and under can look forward to a lineup that includes “Dog Man,” “A Minecraft Movie,” “KPop Demon Hunters,” “How to Train Your Dragon” (2025), “The Bad Guys 2,” “Mystery Movie,” “SpongeBob: The Search for SquarePants” and “Paddington in Peru.” Check with the theater for screening dates. All adults must be accompanied by a child. For additional information, visit www.harkins.com/smf. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2b42ee6011c3f4e9f453 Jacob Fatu acknowledges Roman Reigns, Bron Breakker spears Paul Heyman and more from 'Monday Night Raw' te 2026-06-02T01:00:50.879Z Jacob Fatu acknowledges Roman Reigns, Bron Breakker spears Paul Heyman and more from 'Monday Night Raw' A solemn Jacob Fatu made his way to the ring to kickoff "Monday Night Raw" following his Tribal Combat loss to world heavyweight champion Roman Reigns at Clash in Italy with the crowd in Turin wondering whether he would participate in the "Acknowledgement Ceremony." Reigns was surrounded by his Bloodline stablemates, Jey and Jimmy Uso, smiling as he awaited Fatu’s arrival. Reigns beat Fatu twice in one calendar month, thwarting his first major challenger to a championship he won at WrestleMania 42 over CM Punk. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Fatu’s demeanor was much different than in weeks past. He walked cautiously and less confident than he had been. Reigns had proven everything he said he was. He sits at the head of the table. He is the "Tribal Chief." And it was up to Fatu to "acknowledge" him. Fatu snatched the microphone from Jey Uso’s hand. "At Tribal Combat, I knew what I was getting myself into. I knew the consequences. I knew the repercussions. Hell, I knew what would happen if I walked out with that title last night," Fatu said. "And I knew what would happen if I lost. Hell, I’ve been taking Ls my whole life. It ain’t nothing new to me. Taking Ls my whole life brought me right here. Standing right in front of you, right now "Speaking of a loss, last night in Clash in Italy, in front of the whole world, including my children – my children seen their father be a man, take a loss and keep his word. And last night, I lost to my ‘Tribal Chief.’" Fatu finally acknowledged Reigns, getting down on one knee to salute the champion. Reigns said that he loved Fatu. Jimmy Uso said this was a "warning shot" to everyone on the roster. Each member of The Bloodline held up one finger in unison. WWE unveiled the King and Queen of the Ring Tournament brackets after Clash in Italy was finished and the first match on the men’s side was held on Monday night. Intercontinental champion Penta, Oba Femi, Solo Sikoa and Carmelo Hayes battled it out in an effort to move to a singles match in the semifinals of the tournament. Femi was coming off a devastating loss against Brock Lesnar. He and Lesnar went to war at Clash in Italy, and while he was a little banged up, he looked unstoppable against his three opponents in the fatal four-way. "The Ruler" showed to be unstoppable, taking out everyone involved in the match and Talla Tonga. He hit the Fall from Grace on Sikoa and pinned him for the win. Femi took the microphone and called out Lesnar after the match was finished. He vowed to win the King of the Ring and go after Lesnar for a third time. "You took your best shot and I’m still here," he said. The women were in action during the night as well. Iyo Sky, Roxanne Perez, Giulia and Lash Legend squared off in a fatal four-way match with a spot in the semifinals waiting for the winner. Giulia came in as the favorite with the Italian crowd behind her. But she faced an uphill battle against upstart prospects in Perez and Legend and the former champion, Sky. Giulia hit an Arrivederci on Legend, but the pin fall was broken up. Each wrestler received a chance to showcase their abilities, but for the most part, no one could get an easy pin. Sky took advantage of Legend’s double slam on Perez and Giulia. She moved Legend out of her way, stepped on Giulia and hit the Over the Moonsault to defeat Giulia. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The rivalry between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker has not slowed down one bit. The two have still been going at it following Breakker’s win over Rollins at Backlash last month. But Breakker and The Vision were down another man going into the main event on "Monday Night Raw." Logan Paul tore his triceps and is out of action for the foreseeable future. Bronson Reed has been recovering from his own injury, leaving The Vision down to just Breakker and Austin Theory. Breakker stepped up as a tag team champion in Paul’s place but the turmoil in the stable appeared to affect the outcome of the match. The Vision couldn’t play the mind games that they are used to in order to score the victory. The match descended into chaos with Theory making his presence felt. He hit Rollins with the title before Montez Ford came to to even the odds in Rollins’ corner. Breakker hit Ford with a spear and then Rollins, but "The Visionary" kicked out of a pin. Rollins hit Breakker with a Stomp. But Paul Heyman would put Breakker’s foot on the rope to break the pin. Rollins came after Heyman with a crazed look. He took his eyes off Breakker, who came around and tried to hit Rollins with a spear. But Breakker bulldozed the 60-year-old Heyman through the barricade. Rollins sneakily grabbed the title and put it near his abdomen. As Breakker came back into the ring, his spear went into the belt itself. Rollins then picked up the win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e292eee6011c3f4e9f3d9 New charges for suspect in felony theft, endangerment case after probation sentence te 2026-06-02T00:51:58.466Z New charges for suspect in felony theft, endangerment case after probation sentence An 18-year-old Victorville man would appear to have avoided prison six weeks ago, after he was granted three years’ probation and a suspended imposition of sentence on previous felony charges. But according to county officials, that opportunity has been squandered. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e2911ee6011c3f4e9f3b2 Hidden tunnel discovered in Tijuana may have supported cross-border trafficking operations te 2026-06-02T00:51:29.271Z Hidden tunnel discovered in Tijuana may have supported cross-border trafficking operations Mexican authorities have uncovered a sophisticated underground tunnel near the U.S.-Mexico border that was equipped with lighting, ventilation and an electronic transport system, which they say may connect Tijuana to a street in San Diego. Mexico's Attorney General's Office, known as the FGR, announced the discovery Saturday following a search warrant executed at a property in the Nueva Tijuana neighborhood of Tijuana, Baja California. Authorities said the tunnel stretched approximately 265 meters, or about 870 feet, and reached a depth of roughly 6.3 meters, or 21 feet underground. According to investigators, the tunnel contained operational infrastructure, including lighting and ventilation systems, as well as an electronic sliding mechanism designed to move items in both directions between Mexico and the U.S. RASHIDA TLAIB BECOMES LONE HOUSE LAWMAKER OPPOSING CRACKING DOWN ON MEXICAN CARTELS' BORDER TUNNEL SYSTEM The tunnel was discovered through intelligence work conducted by agents with the FGR's Criminal Investigation Agency in coordination with Mexico's Security Cabinet. Officials said the search warrant was executed as part of an investigation into alleged violations of Mexico's firearms and explosives laws as well as drug-related offenses. Authorities said they believe the property may have functioned as a storage, logistics and trafficking center for firearms, explosives and illicit drugs. FEDS LIKELY EYEING 'COVER-UPS' TO BUST MEXICAN CARTELS ALONG BORDER: FORMER DEA AGENT Photos released by the FGR appear to show agents navigating the underground passageway, access points leading into the tunnel and evidence recovered during the operation. Investigators said they recovered ammunition, suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, cell phones and various documents from the property. Images released by Mexican authorities also appear to show ventilation infrastructure inside the tunnel, underscoring what officials described as a sophisticated operation. BORDER AGENTS UNCOVER RPG LAUNCHER, CACHE OF RIFLES HIDDEN IN VEHICLE HEADING TO MEXICO The FGR said its investigation indicates the tunnel likely connects to a street in San Diego, though authorities have not publicly identified the location or confirmed whether the U.S. side of the tunnel has been located. Officials described the discovery as a significant blow to criminal organizations that rely on underground smuggling routes to move narcotics and other contraband across the border. The evidence and property have been turned over to federal prosecutors in Baja California, who will continue the investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e28fdee6011c3f4e9f3a9 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' collapses in second weekend at box office, cementing huge loss for Disney te 2026-06-02T00:51:09.346Z 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' collapses in second weekend at box office, cementing huge loss for Disney The news just keeps getting worse for "The Mandalorian and Grogu," The Walt Disney Company, Lucasfilm, and by extension, the future of the Star Wars franchise. It was just over a decade ago that "The Force Awakens" became the highest-grossing movie, not adjusted for inflation, in the history of domestic U.S. box office. While deeply flawed and derivative, it at least attempted to set up a cohesive storyline for a new generation of Star Wars trilogy. It's been downhill ever since. As soon as "The Last Jedi" hit theaters several years later, it became clear that Lucasfilm, then-headed by Kathleen Kennedy, had no coherent plan for the series. "The Last Jedi" undid much of "The Force Awakens," had little explanation for plot setups in the first film, and treated the legendary hero of the Star Wars universe with disdain. In short, a microcosm of the problems with modern filmmaking. NEW STREAMING DATA PAINTS SHOCKINGLY GRIM PICTURE FOR DISNEY'S AWFUL "STAR WARS" SEQUELS The studio scrambled, brought back J.J. Abrams to fix things with "The Rise of Skywalker." Which was widely panned for its unrealistic plot, laughable dialogue, and inexplicable plotting. Fast forward seven years, and "The Mandalorian and Grogu" hit theaters as the first Star Wars film of the 2020s. Opening weekend ticket sales were disappointing, coming in on the low end of estimates at around $81 million, and the long Memorial Day weekend gross winding up far short of "Solo," the last non-trilogy film in the Star Wars universe. That seemed to set up Disney to potentially take a small loss, or struggle to the theatrical break-even point. Still, if the film had positive word of mouth, a strong second week could have put "The Mandalorian and Grogu" back on track financially. With this past weekend's box office results now in, unfortunately for Disney, it was the exact opposite. According to Box Office Mojo, not only did "The Mandalorian and Grogu" drop out of the top spot in theaters, it fell all the way to third thanks to a whopping 70% collapse in revenues. Its opening weekend was a disappointing $81.7 million, and it fell all the way to just $25 million from Friday to Sunday. That's not unprecedented, but it sure is disastrous. Even more incredible, the two movies that beat out "The Mandalorian" were low-budget films from essentially first-time directors. "Backrooms" is a $10 million horror movie from 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons. It made $81.4 million in its first weekend, just slightly less than a $175 million Star Wars movie, despite not hitting theaters on a holiday weekend. "Obsession" also beat out "The Mandalorian," grossing an estimated $26.4 million over the weekend. That movie was directed by Curry Barker, a 26-year-old who found fame from YouTube and TikTok. The production budget on "Obsession," at around $750,000, was likely lower than what "The Mandalorian" spent on office supplies. It outgrossed it this past weekend anyway. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! These results also cement that Disney will likely lose a substantial amount of money on "The Mandalorian." Reports have suggested that production and marketing costs ran around $300 million. Even if tax credits brought that down, a reasonable break-even point would be around $500 million worldwide. At $137 million domestically and a 70% drop, it's not going to come close. Another 70% drop for its third weekend would be just $7.5 million in grosses, all but guaranteeing it winds up well short of $200 million domestically. With international grosses better, but still underwhelming, it's possible that "The Mandalorian and Grogu" fails to reach even $375 million worldwide. Potentially handing Disney a $100 million+ loss. For a Star Wars movie. There are plenty of lessons to learn from this, if anyone involved is interested in learning them. Churning out lazy, uninspired movies no longer works, even if they're attached to a previously important brand name. Years of degrading the Star Wars legacy with terrible, unwatchable streaming series and the disappointing end of the previous trilogy have taken their toll. Teenagers today don't have the same reverence for Star Wars that prior generations did. Because the movies they've seen have not been good enough to warrant it. Instead of checking specific boxes and satisfying targets, focus on quality stories and memorable characters. Does anyone care about Rey, or Poe, or Finn? Of course not. But Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca remain beloved parts of film history. Under Disney and Kathleen Kennedy, they've forgotten what made Star Wars what it is. Or used to be. And as this past weekend shows, where two low-budget horror movies from YouTubers outgrossed a Star Wars movie, it might be too late to fix it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e28e9ee6011c3f4e9f3a0 Texas teens accused of using dating apps to lure young men into violent robberies that left one victim shot te 2026-06-02T00:50:49.344Z Texas teens accused of using dating apps to lure young men into violent robberies that left one victim shot Two Texas teenagers are accused of using online dating platforms to lure young men into violent robberies that left one victim pistol-whipped and a 15-year-old boy shot four times, authorities said. Alyssa Canul, 17, was arrested on May 27 in Universal City, near San Antonio, and charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, according to Universal City officials and Bexar County arrest records. Authorities say she worked alongside her boyfriend, Joseph Anthony Aguilar, 18, who was arrested a day earlier on May 26 during a SWAT operation. Aguilar is facing multiple felony charges. MIAMI WOMAN ALLEGEDLY LURED MAN TO LUXURY CONDO VIA INSTAGRAM, THEN ROBBED HIM WITH 2 ACCOMPLICES Police allege the pair targeted young men through dating apps, convincing them to meet in person before robbing and assaulting them. "The pair recently moved to Universal City and are accused of luring young men on online dating sites then, robbing and assaulting them," the city said in a statement.  In one case, a victim was allegedly robbed and pistol-whipped. SHOOTING AT FLORIDA BEACH 'TEEN TAKEOVER' LEAVES 17-YEAR-OLD HOSPITALIZED WITH GUNSHOT WOUND In another, a 15-year-old boy was lured to a meeting spot and shot four times. The teen survived and is recovering from his injuries, authorities said. The suspects were living at Universal City's Villa Mesa Apartments at the time of the alleged attacks, according to police. Aguilar was taken into custody during a SWAT operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Investigators at the time said a female accomplice remained at large until authorities later identified and arrested Canul. INSIDE THE TEEN TAKEOVERS THREATENING TO EXPLODE THIS SUMMER AS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND KICKS OFF: 'VERY WORRIED' Universal City Police Chief Johnny Siemens praised the swift response by officers and partner agencies. "When something like this happens, there is always concern in the community," Siemens said. "In this case, all officers involved moved quickly." Universal City Police could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e243cee6011c3f4e9f2ac Caitlin Clark defends coach Stephanie White after sideline confrontation sparks debate te 2026-06-02T00:30:52.385Z Caitlin Clark defends coach Stephanie White after sideline confrontation sparks debate The fallout from the heated sideline exchange between Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark isn't going away. After days of criticism and nonstop social media debate, White addressed the incident Monday, opting to stand firm in her coaching style. But then she also drew scrutiny for suggesting the reaction would be viewed differently in men's sports. "What happened in that moment is, I was challenging a player. It's coaching, is what it is," White said. "I don't often think it becomes an issue if you're watching it in men's sports, most of the time." The exchange occurred during Indiana's ugly 100-84 loss to the Portland Fire. FEVER COACH ACCUSED OF SNUBBING CAITLIN CLARK WITH ODD RESPONSE AFTER HEROIC FOURTH QUARTER Caitlin Clark struggled through one of the roughest performances of her young WNBA career. White portrayed it as the natural result of two highly competitive personalities pushing each other. "She wants to be coached. I want her to help me be a better coach," White added. "We're both competitive. We're both stubborn. We're more alike than different. Hopefully, we continue to bring the best out of each other." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! White also pushed back against the reaction surrounding the incident, arguing that Clark's enormous profile guarantees scrutiny. "I think the narrative of people trying to make something that it's not is just taking sensationalism to try to get some clicks, and all the other stuff," White said. She later added: "It's not a new thing. It's just new because everything that she does gets clicks. That's how everybody makes money, right?" Clark also commented on the exchange and echoed that sentiment when she met with reporters, dismissing the idea that the confrontation reflected deeper issues between herself and her coach. "First of all, [it was] two people being competitive. Two people that really want to win," Clark said. "I think a lot of those things happen all the time." Asked what sparked the frustration, Clark delivered a blunt answer: "[We were] down 20 points, so. Probably that." Despite the public attention surrounding the moment, Clark also took responsibility for Indiana's recent struggles. "I know there's an immense amount of pressure and sometimes that pressure can get to you, and frustrate you in different ways," Clark said. CAITLIN CLARK'S SHOOTING WOES CONTINUE AS FEVER RELY ON ALIYAH BOSTON'S CAREER NIGHT FOR WIN OVER STORM "And that's on me. I have to be a lot better, as well." The Fever star continued: "I wanna win. This team wants to win. And I'm the point guard, so it's on me to help this team and this franchise win." Clark also gave perhaps her strongest defense of White when asked about their relationship. "I ride for Steph. I ride for these girls. Nobody thought twice about it," Clark said. "It's just another example of what everybody, all of you, want to blow up and make something that it's just not in reality." Clark then pointed to a personal moment from last season that she says fans never see. "When I got hurt at the Connecticut game last year, I bawled in Steph's arms. That's somebody that I will ride for for the rest of my life." Still, the incident has fueled a broader conversation about the Fever's early-season frustrations. Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller suggested the visible tension reflected a team struggling to find answers during a difficult stretch. "Right now, it's frustration. And unfortunately, it's boiling over and it's being seen," Miller said during an NBC Sports discussion of the incident. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1fb6ee6011c3f4e9f210 Jaxson Dart's girlfriend Marissa Ayers made her runway debut in a bikini at Miami Swim Week te 2026-06-02T00:11:34.238Z Jaxson Dart's girlfriend Marissa Ayers made her runway debut in a bikini at Miami Swim Week Jaxson Dart continues to show what offseason leadership looks like ahead of his second season in the NFL. The New York Giants quarterback set the tone early in the offseason with a fishing trip with his bikini-clad girlfriend Marissa Ayers back in January. It's the perfect way to hit the reset button after a tough season. The couple then showed up ready for action at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby a few months after the fishing trip. That’s an event made for a franchise quarterback. So is Miami Swim Week. You may have heard that Dart’s been the focus of some controversy recently. He’s not not letting that affect the locker room and he’s not letting it affect any of his planned public appearances either. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! On Friday, after addressing that controversy with reporters at the Giants training facility, Dart was in the front row at Miami Swim Week, according to the NY Post. This was a personal, not a strictly professional appearance for the young Giants quarterback. His ring girl and influencer girlfriend was making her runway debut. Ayers slipped into a string bikini for the White Fox Boutique swim show, titled La Tropica Runway Show, which The Post reports was held at The Setai Miami Beach. It was, as the 23-year-old said, "a dream come true" and a moment that Dart wasn’t going to miss. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE It just goes to show that bikini events like Miami Swim Week still get plenty of attention. They still make headline, whether you’re new to the league or have already been through the grind of multiple NFL seasons and are on the other side of it. It's a setting perfect for letting loose and dominating or making your runway dreams come true in a bikini. The haters are going to have to try much harder to trip up Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers. These two mean business. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1fa1ee6011c3f4e9f1ec Trump administration names Rosario 'Pete' Vasquez to serve as next US Border Patrol chief te 2026-06-02T00:11:13.433Z Trump administration names Rosario 'Pete' Vasquez to serve as next US Border Patrol chief The Trump administration has selected a veteran Border Patrol official with more than 26 years of service to lead the agency following the resignation of former Chief Mike Banks. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Monday that Rosario "Pete" Vasquez will serve as the next chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, overseeing nearly 20,000 agents and professional staff operating across the country. Vasquez most recently led the Border Patrol's Blaine Sector in Washington state, overseeing operations along the U.S.-Canada border and coordinating with federal, state, local, tribal and international partners. CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott praised the appointment, calling Vasquez "a Border Patrol agent's agent." US BORDER PATROL CHIEF MIKE BANKS ABRUPTLY RESIGNS, FOX NEWS LEARNS "He has spent more than two decades leading from the front, earning the respect of the workforce, and delivering results in some of the most challenging operational environments in the country," Scott said in a statement. "He understands what this mission demands because he has lived it. There is no one better suited to lead the United States Border Patrol into its next chapter." Vasquez succeeds former Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks, who announced his retirement in May after leading the agency during President Donald Trump's second administration. Banks told Fox News last month that he was stepping down after helping oversee what he described as a dramatic turnaround in border security. BORDER PATROL CHIEF OWENS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT, TEXAS BORDER CZAR TO TAKE OVER "I feel like I got the ship back on course from the least secure, disastrous, chaotic border to the most secure border this country has ever seen," Banks told Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin at the time. "Time to pass the reins, 37 years, it's time to enjoy the family and life." As chief, Vasquez will be responsible for leading Border Patrol operations across nearly 7,000 miles of international land borders and approximately 2,000 miles of coastal waters. According to CBP, Vasquez has served in a variety of operational and leadership roles throughout his career, including assignments along the southwest and northern borders, at CBP headquarters and in international postings. BORDER PATROL ANNOUNCES 'PHENOMENAL' TURNAROUND AS NUMBER OF MONTHLY MIGRANT RELEASES DROPS TO ZERO His résumé includes service with the Border Patrol's Search, Trauma, and Rescue Unit, the agency's Special Operations Group and CBP's Office of Anti-Terrorism. He also served as director of the Alliance to Combat Transnational Threats, assistant attaché for CBP in Canada and acting executive director within CBP's Office of Trade. The appointment comes as Border Patrol officials continue focusing on efforts to combat transnational criminal organizations, disrupt human smuggling and narcotics trafficking networks and strengthen border security operations. "It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as chief of the United States Border Patrol, and I'm grateful for the trust placed in me by President Trump, Secretary Mullin, and Commissioner Scott," Vasquez said. "Our agents have never backed down from a challenge, and neither will I. As chief, my focus is clear: support our agents, strengthen our operational capabilities, and ensure the U.S. Border Patrol remains the most effective border security force in the world." Established in 1924, the U.S. Border Patrol is one of the nation's largest federal law enforcement organizations and serves as the primary agency responsible for securing America's land borders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1f8cee6011c3f4e9f1bf CBS News chiefs told Scott Pelley they wanted him to stay on '60 Minutes' before tense clash with new producer te 2026-06-02T00:10:52.314Z CBS News chiefs told Scott Pelley they wanted him to stay on '60 Minutes' before tense clash with new producer CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and newly-appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton made multiple overtures to the show's veteran correspondent Scott Pelley before the tense showdown he had with the incoming boss, Fox News Digital has learned. Weiss sent shockwaves across the media landscape on Thursday with the ousting of "60 Minutes" correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega as well as executive producer Tanya Simon among others, marking an editorial shift in the long-running newsmagazine program with Weiss handpicking an outsider to lead its path forward. Prior to Monday's staff meeting, where Pelley had a contentious exchange with Bilton about the dismissals, both Weiss and Bilton had reached out to Pelley expressing their desire to have him remain a "60 Minutes" correspondent and that he hadn't engaged with them before the war of words unfolded, according to a source familiar with CBS News leadership. However, it is unclear whether Weiss and Bilton still hold that sentiment towards Pelley, particularly after he lashed out at his bosses in front of the staff. SCOTT PELLEY HAS HEATED CONFRONTATION WITH NEW ‘60 MINUTES’ BOSS, ACCUSES BARI WEISS OF ‘MURDERING' SHOW Fox News Digital reached out to Pelley and CBS News for comment. Pelley has had a history of being vocally critical of CBS leadership. In April 2025, he took aim at the network's parent company, Paramount, following the resignation of "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens, who claimed he had no longer had editorial independence as the company was engaged in mediation talks with President Donald Trump's legal team to settle a lawsuit he filed in 2024. CBS NEWS FIRES ‘60 MINUTES’ CORRESPONDENTS, TOP PRODUCER IN SWEEPING SHAKEUP OF STORIED PROGRAM "Our parent company, Paramount, is trying to complete a merger," Pelley told viewers at the time. "The Trump administration must approve it. Paramount began to supervise our content in new ways. None of our stories have been blocked, but Bill felt he lost the independence that honest journalism required." "No one here is happy about it, but in resigning, Bill proved one thing. He was the right person to lead ’60 Minutes’ all along," he added. The merger was in reference to Paramount's $8 billion takeover by Skydance Media, run by David Ellison, Paramount's new CEO, who appointed Weiss as CBS News' editor-in-chief last fall. Weeks later, he slammed Trump for filing lawsuits against journalists and their companies "for nothing" during a commencement address at Wake Forest University. Trump accused CBS News of election interference over how the network handled its "60 Minutes" interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Paramount made an eight-figure settlement to Trump days before his FCC approved of the Paramount-Skydance merger. "Our previous owners at CBS faced political pressure and crumbled‚" Pelley reportedly said in March. Back in January, the "60 Minutes" veteran swiped Weiss, reportedly telling colleagues, "She needs to take her job a little bit more seriously." That comment came after Weiss clashed with Alfonsi, who accused her of having political motives when she pulled a segment about the infamous El Salvador prison CECOT moments before it was set to air in December. It ultimately aired a month later. CBS, BARI WEISS FACING MOUNTING BACKLASH FROM LIBERAL CRITICS OVER YANKING '60 MINUTES' SEGMENT Bilton met with staff on Monday in a pre-planned meeting to discuss the show’s future, but Pelley used the gathering to unload on Weiss, who was not present at the meeting, after Bilton said Weiss loved "60 Minutes," one of the news business' most revered programs.  "She’s murdering 60 Minutes. She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it and is doing exactly that," Pelley said. The quote was first reported by The Guardian and confirmed by Fox News Digital. Pelley also told the group that Weiss has "no qualifications for her job" and bluntly informed Bilton, who has no linear television experience, that he has "slender qualifications" for his new role. Before joining "60 Minutes," Bilton was a documentary filmmaker and a technology journalist for The New York Times and Vanity Fair. "So why should we expect any of this is going to be any better?" Pelley asked. SHARYN ALFONSI OUT AT ’60 MINUTES' AFTER FEUD WITH BARI WEISS, RIPS CBS FOR ‘CHILLING MESSAGE’ TO NEWSROOM Bickering ensued, according to audio of the meeting obtained by the Status media newsletter, and Pelley began peppering Bilton with questions about why particular "60 Minutes" staffers were terminated and CBS News managing editor Charles Forelle eventually suggested Pelley was being rude. "I'm not being rude… you know what was rude? Black Thursday. That was the absolute definition of rudeness," Pelley shot back, referring to the firings.  "This is a conversation," Pelley added. "That is rude, and you were part of that." As the infighting continued, Bilton suggested that Pelley speak directly with Weiss.  "What I would like to do right now is talk about what happens next," Bilton said, but "60 Minutes" staffers continued to argue. "You have no idea what my plans are, so I will present those plans to you. I will present them when the time is right," Bilton said.  Pelley didn’t let up, asking his new boss if he knew how the firings were going to play out.  "I am not intimidated by — I have been a journalist for 25 years, Scott. I have sat and talked with incredibly powerful people like you have," Bilton shot back. "None of it intimidates me, OK? So you are not going to intimidate me in front of this group of people." Remaining "60 Minutes" correspondents include Pelley, Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim. Anderson Cooper previously announced his departure from "60 Minutes" as a correspondent in February after nearly two decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1b34ee6011c3f4e9ea95 Congress targets NFL's $110B broadcast model as Jim Jordan requests Goodell testify at June 10 hearing te 2026-06-01T23:52:20.874Z Congress targets NFL's $110B broadcast model as Jim Jordan requests Goodell testify at June 10 hearing The House Judiciary Committee on Monday requested NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testify at a hearing that will examine whether the Sports Broadcast Act of 1961 has been used by sports leagues "to harm consumers," according to a letter obtained by Fox News and OutKick. The letter, from Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R, Ohio), requests Goodell testify on June 10. This is not a subpoena , so Goodell can opt to testify or not. He is instructed to let the Committee know his intentions by June 3. BROADCASTERS URGE CONGRESS TO REEXAMINE SPORTS BROADCASTING ACT AS GAMES SHIFT TO STREAMING PAYWALLS An NFL spokesman did not immediately respond to an email seeking confirmation as to the commissioner's intentions. "We respectfully request your testimony at a hearing titled "Examining the Sports Broadcasting Act" on June 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in room 2141 of the Rayburn House Office Building," the letter to Goodell reads. "This hearing will examine the Sports Broadcasting Act (SBA) of 1961 and its effect on the modern broadcast market for major sports leagues. In particular, this hearing will examine the ways in which the distribution of professional sports has evolved since the SBA was first enacted 65 years ago. "It will also examine the extent to which the antitrust exemption created by the SBA has been used by the professional sports leagues to harm consumers and whether potential legislative remedies may be needed to address that harm." TUBERVILLE SUGGESTS BILLIONAIRES BUYING COLLEGE PROGRAMS WOULD BE WORSE THAN AN NFL-STYLE TV DEAL That sounds ominous and should be for the NFL because its business model hinges on the antitrust exemption within the Sports Broadcasting Act. The Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 grants professional sports leagues, including the NFL, a limited antitrust exemption that allows teams to pool their television rights and sell them collectively as a league package rather than having each team negotiate its own broadcasting contracts. So, the NFL is able to negotiate television contracts as one entity on behalf of its 32 teams. That has been a boon to the league. The NFL's current media-rights agreements, which run through the 2033 season, are reportedly worth more than $110 billion overall. The annual values for the four major broadcast partners are: NBC (Comcast): approximately $2 billion per year. If Congress, the Department of Justice or the FCC — all of which are conducting probes into how professional sports leagues may be violating the Sports Broadcasting Act by funneling games to pay streaming sites such as Amazon, Netflix, Peacock and others — decide a change is necessary, it could rock the NFL to its foundation. So, as the letter from Jordan to Goodell states, the commissioner should be "prepared to summarize your testimony with a five-minute opening statement and answer questions posed by Subcommittee members," some of whom might not be treating the commissioner as a friendly witness. The NFL has previously made a presentation before the FCC to convince that body that the league's business model is good for consumers as 87 percent of its games are on so-called "free" television. But consumers have complained that the advent of Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, which require consumers pay a subscription fee, has affected their wallet as the NFL has siphoned multiple games to the services in recent years. This coming season, Amazon Prime holds exclusive national rights to the NFL's annual Black Friday game in addition to 15 Thursday Night Football games, while Netflix will carry two Christmas Day games and Peacock streams an exclusive regular-season matchup. The cost for consumers of adding all those services to have access to the games is at the root of their complaints. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1b20ee6011c3f4e9ea8c Atlanta train passenger stabbed about 20 times after maniac allegedly slit her throat in random attack te 2026-06-01T23:52:00.951Z Atlanta train passenger stabbed about 20 times after maniac allegedly slit her throat in random attack A 66-year-old Atlanta woman was fatally stabbed aboard a MARTA train in what transit police described as a random attack. The victim, identified by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office as 66-year-old Margaret Swan, was attacked as a train traveled between the Lakewood-Fort McPherson and Oakland City stations, according to MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher. "This appears to be a senseless act of violence, and our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones and those who witnessed this horrific incident," MARTA said in a statement. CHARLOTTE RESIDENTS SAY THEY FEEL LESS SAFE AS CITY FACES SECOND TRANSIT STABBING John Elijah Matthews, 25, is charged with murder malice in the death of the 66-year-old on board the public transportation. FOLLOW US ON X According to the warrant obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta, the passenger was sitting alone on the train when Matthews began the alleged stabbing attack. At 11:21 on Saturday, the CCTV reportedly showed Swan sitting alone on the train car. Just before 11:25, Matthews is seen on board, walking to the side of the train where Swan was sitting, standing near her alone. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Matthews, 19 seconds later, "is seen walking up to (Swan) and standing just to her right." Several seconds later, he allegedly took out a knife, opened it and cut the victim in the throat. 11Alive reported that Swan was stabbed 18 to 20 times in an unprovoked attack. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS During the attack, the warrant said, the victim was screaming for help as she was continuing to get stabbed. The suspect was then seen on the CCTV cameras "throwing [Swan] to the floor and standing near her until the train arrived at the Oakland City Station," less than two minutes later, according to the warrant. When the train arrived at Oakland City, according to the warrant, Matthews got out with a knife still in hand as officers rushed to the scene. Matthews was arrested and charged shortly after. Emergency medical workers attempted life-saving efforts, but Swan died on the scene. GOT A TIP? The stabbing comes as Atlanta passengers have grown increasingly worried about train safety. Last week, according to FOX 5, a man was stabbed multiple times at the Georgia State Station. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office for additional information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1b0dee6011c3f4e9ea83 Kash Patel touts FBI's 'full-throttle mission' after Operation Spring Cleaning yields 615 federal indictments te 2026-06-01T23:51:41.033Z Kash Patel touts FBI's 'full-throttle mission' after Operation Spring Cleaning yields 615 federal indictments A nationwide FBI operation to combat gang-related threats resulted in the seizure of hundreds of weapons and drugs, as well as 615 criminal indictments, as authorities prepare for the summer season, when some violent and property crimes have historically shown seasonal increases. Operation Spring Cleaning was a three-month law enforcement surge conducted by federal and local agencies. It targeted violent offenders, drug traffickers, armed felons, and fugitives accused of spreading deadly drugs, driving gun violence, and increasing crime across district and state lines, the Justice Department said Monday. "Operation Spring Cleaning is the latest success story in this FBI’s full-throttle mission to surge resources all across the country, crushing violent crime and saving American lives," FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Digital. "Whether it’s Summer Heat, Viper, Grayskull, Spring Cleaning, or others, these are the ops that have delivered the most prolific run of crime reduction in United States history." FBI TAKES DOWN ANTI-TREN GANG MEMBERS IN LARGEST BUST YET IN VIOLENT MIGRANT TURF WAR "These surges truly save lives, and I couldn’t be prouder of our agents and partners who executed them," he added. Overall, the operation netted 1,139 arrests, 984 firearm seizures, and 615 criminal indictments, according to an FBI document reviewed by Fox News Digital. The FBI document also said the operation included 1,474 joint operations and 586 search warrants. Law enforcement also confiscated, 509 kilograms of cocaine, 48 kilograms of fentanyl, according to the document. Authorities also seized 698 pounds of methamphetamine, 567 pounds of marijuana, 7.4 kilograms of crack cocaine, 38 kilograms of heroin and 13,260 MDMA pills, widely known as "ecstasy" or "molly," the Justice Department said. The operation also supports the Justice Department’s broader efforts under Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative to repel illegal immigration and eliminate drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), authorities said. MORE THAN 300 ARRESTED IN SPRAWLING CALIFORNIA CRACKDOWN ON CHILD EXPLOITATION CRIMES "The FBI's Operation Spring Cleaning is yet another example of our commitment to rooting out crime and delivering results the American public deserves," said FBI Deputy Director Chris Raia. "Along with our partners, we're protecting our communities, reducing crime stats nationwide, and producing record numbers of arrests and seizures. We remain focused on carrying out our mission to crush violent crime and defend the homeland, and we've only just begun." Operations were conducted across the country, including in Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Dallas; Houston; Philadelphia; and Sacramento, Calif. In Dallas, authorities seized $20,000 worth of jewelry and a Mercedes-Benz, in addition to drugs and guns. "People willing to commit violent crimes don’t care about city and county lines," said Reid Davis, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Charlotte office. Monday's announcement came days after the FBI announced the results of Operation Soteria Shield, a sweeping joint takedown between the FBI and Texas authorities. That recent operation resulted in more than 276 arrests for suspected child exploitation and the rescue of 89 children, authorities said Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1af9ee6011c3f4e9ea7a Tiafoe's heartbreaking French Open collapse ends America's last hope at Roland Garros te 2026-06-01T23:51:21.025Z Tiafoe's heartbreaking French Open collapse ends America's last hope at Roland Garros Frances Tiafoe was the last American standing at the French Open. And after leading two sets to one and 5-4 in the fourth set, he was one service hold away from a trip to the quarterfinals. Then he let it slip away. Tiafoe, the No. 19 seed, lost to Matteo Arnaldi in five sets at Roland Garros, ending the United States' singles run in Paris in brutal fashion. Arnaldi beat Tiafoe, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4, to reach the quarterfinals. This wasn't just a loss. It was a complete collapse. Tiafoe was up two sets to one. He was up 4-1 in the fourth set. He had a double-break lead and a spot in the final eight sitting right there in front of him. Then it all came apart. Tiafoe dropped the opening set in a tiebreaker, then spent the next two sets wrestling control away from the unseeded Italian. He took the second set, pulled away in the third and appeared to have the match in his hands when he broke Arnaldi twice in the fourth. That should have been enough. It wasn't. Arnaldi broke back once. Tiafoe still had an opportunity to serve for the match, up 5-4. But Arnaldi broke him again. Then the Italian fought off a break point in the ensuing game, forced a fourth-set tiebreaker and eventually stole the set, turning what looked like a Tiafoe escape into a full-blown fifth-set fight. By then, the match felt different. Both players looked exhausted in the fifth set, but it was Arnaldi who was able to summon the extra energy to outlast Tiafoe in a battle of attrition. And now, American tennis has nobody left in singles. The United States started Roland Garros with legitimate hopes on both sides of the singles draw. Coco Gauff was the defending women's champion. Madison Keys was still alive into the second week. Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Learner Tien, Zachary Svajda and others gave American men's tennis plenty of chances to make noise. Then it was only Tiafoe. Until it wasn't. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The loss stings even more because Tiafoe is comfortable in these moments. He has made deep runs at majors before, most notably reaching the semifinals at the U.S. Open in 2022 and earning a quarterfinal berth in last year's French Open. He also had to fight just to get here, surviving Hubert Hurkacz in five sets earlier in the tournament and rallying from two sets down against Jaime Faria in the third round. He had never faced three consecutive five-set matches during a major tournament until Monday. So, no, this was never a clean ride. But it was still right there. Arnaldi's reward is a quarterfinal matchup against Matteo Berrettini, who beat Juan Manuel Cerundolo in straight sets earlier on Monday. Cerundolo had stunned top-seeded Jannik Sinner earlier in the tournament. Berrettini certainly isn't a pushover. He's a former Wimbledon finalist and, when healthy, has enough power to make anyone uncomfortable. But this is also what makes Tiafoe's loss so hard to absorb. Carlos Alcaraz isn’t in the tournament after withdrawing because of a wrist injury. Sinner was knocked out. Novak Djokovic was upset by 19-year-old Joao Fonseca. AFTER DJOKOVIC'S HISTORIC LOSS, ROLAND-GARROS WILL CROWN A FIRST TIME MAJOR CHAMPION IN YEARS The men's draw is wide open by Roland Garros standards, and Tiafoe had a real chance to make the deepest French Open run of his career. He was also trying to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick won the U.S. Open in 2003, and the first American man to win the French Open since Michael Chang in 1989. American tennis needed somebody to stick around. Tiafoe nearly did. Instead, after leading 4-1 in the fourth set with a double-break advantage, he became the last American singles player to exit Paris. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1693ee6011c3f4e9e9b0 What happens now? The APS rate case isn’t over te 2026-06-01T23:32:35.193Z What happens now? The APS rate case isn’t over Ylenia Aguilar On May 18, I stood outside the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) with small business owners, parents, faith leaders, veterans and everyday Arizonans who had one unified message for our state’s utility regulators: Enough. Only a single speaker that day supported Arizona Public Service’s (APS) proposed rate hike, a hike that could raise electricity bills by hundreds of dollars a year for families already choosing between groceries and keeping the lights on. The hearing room filled to capacity and an overflow room had to be opened. Public comment ran past its allotted time because so many Arizonans showed up to be heard. That evening, more people, many who couldn’t attend during work hours, gathered for a rally outside the commission, refusing to leave until their voices echoed in that building.  In case you are wondering, here is what comes next. The May 18 session was not the end of the APS rate case. It was one milestone in a process that began when APS filed its application last June and will not conclude until late 2026 at the earliest. The evidentiary hearing of the formal proceeding where APS, commission staff, and more than 30 intervenors present witnesses and evidence to the Administrative Law Judge is scheduled to run through the end of July. The judge will then draft an opinion, outlining proposed rates and whether APS should be allowed to use a controversial Formula Rate Adjustment Mechanism, or FRAM, that would let the utility raise rates annually without a full rate case. Finally, the commission votes at an open meeting, expected later this year, where commissioners can adopt or amend the judge’s recommendation before their final vote. If approved, new rates would take effect in early 2027. That is a long runway, and it is also an opportunity. Every step between now and that vote is a chance for ratepayers to be heard. The commissioners are elected officials. They are supposed to answer to the people of Arizona, the ratepayers, not to APS shareholders. Yet not every commissioner was present to hear the public out on May 18. When hundreds of Arizonans take time away from work and family to show up, the people they elected to regulate their utilities should be in the room to listen. And what happened that day: the overflow room, the extended hearing, the unanimous opposition sends a message commissioners cannot ignore in the months ahead. What I witnessed was not just opposition to a rate hike. It was a community that has had enough of being treated like an afterthought in decisions that shape their daily lives. It was business owners who understood that unsustainable energy costs threaten their livelihoods. “Energy affordability isn’t just a utility issue, it’s an economic justice issue. At El Sagrado Galeria, every dollar that goes to an inflated APS bill is a dollar that doesn’t go back into our community. We’re calling on the ACC to protect small businesses and reject this rate hike,” said Sam Gomez, executive director of El Sagrado Galeria. It was renters and working families who cannot absorb another bill increase when food, housing, and healthcare are already out of reach for too many. It was young people who know they will pay for APS’s expensive gas plant investments for decades if the commission does not demand better. It was veterans, faith leaders and environmental justice advocates standing shoulder to shoulder because they all live under the same Arizona sun and pay the same APS bill. The ACC now carries the weight of what it heard on May 18. The judge will consider the information and make a recommendation. The commissioners will deliberate and vote on what to give APS. And through every step, we will be watching, speaking out, organizing, and holding the ACC accountable to the people it is supposed to serve. Si te preguntas si tu voz importa, sí importa. It matters now more than ever. The fight for affordable, clean energy in Arizona did not end when the hearing room doors closed on May 18. It continues! Ylenia Aguilar is a Senior Campaign Organizer with the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign in Arizona and an elected member of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board. The post What happens now? The APS rate case isn’t over first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1679ee6011c3f4e9e98c NBA Finals MVP odds breakdown: Why betting on Victor Wembanyama at -185 is a 'dumb bet' te 2026-06-01T23:32:09.264Z NBA Finals MVP odds breakdown: Why betting on Victor Wembanyama at -185 is a 'dumb bet' I've had a rough go of it with the NBA Playoffs. It hasn't been terrible by any stretch, but I've lost a max playoff bet for the first time since I've started publicly giving out picks. I had the Knicks and Thunder as the Finals matchup, and I've seen myself repeatedly picking the wrong side or total in the last round. Perhaps I can get it back on these NBA Finals. Today, we will take a look at how to bet the NBA Finals MVP market. It is pretty clear there are two top players on each team. Victor Wembanyama is the best player in the series, and perhaps for the next 12-15 years, you might hear people saying he is the best player in the league. I made mention of this elsewhere, but if he wins a championship here, he is setting himself up for an undisputed GOAT resume. It is a long way to go, but there is nothing he can't do. I suppose it helps to be enormous, but other guys have been tall and haven't done what he is doing. The Spurs winning the championship almost certainly will mean that Wembanyama has a great series, but at -185, this is a dumb bet. It is dumb because the Spurs are -205 to win the series. To be at -185, you need two things: the Spurs to win, and Wembanyama to be the best player. It is highly unlikely anyone else on the Spurs wins, but for only 15 or 20 cents of savings, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me to bet on him winning. On the other side, a better value, in my opinion, is betting on Jalen Brunson to win the Finals MVP. The Knicks are very much live dogs. They've looked fantastic in the playoffs, haven't had to go through a bunch of brutal battles or games, are rested, and have a deep roster. This will not be an easy win for San Antonio. Brunson is not as good as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Spurs just made life miserable for the MVP, so Brunson will likely have a tough series, but if the Knicks win, expect it to be due to Brunson carrying New York there. There are players on both teams that I can make a case for to win Finals MVP. I'll go through most of them, but won't go too far in depth on them. Instead, I'll tell you how they can win the award. I'll also share who my favorite would be to bet out of this group. SPURS PHENOM VICTOR WEMBANYAMA MAKES NBA HISTORY WITH FIRST CAREER DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD Karl-Anthony Towns is going to have his hands full guarding Wembanyama. He is a decent defender, but he's not going to shut him down. However, if Towns can stretch the floor, average 20+ points, continue to facilitate as he has in the first three series of the playoffs, and say hold Wemby to around 20 points per game, he could win. I just don't think it is likely. Stephon Castle is the fourth favorite at +5000. I actually really like this and will put a fraction of a unit on it. Castle didn't deserve the Western Conference Finals MVP award, and he didn't get it. He had far too many turnovers. However, his defense was a major factor in their winning. If he shuts Brunson down, averages his typical averages, and the Spurs sweep or win in five, I think there is real consideration, especially if Wembanyama is fairly average in the series. OG Anunoby is next at +6000. I also very much like this one. OG is not the primary or secondary option on the team. However, he is one of the better scorers on the team and has been a great option for the Knicks in many of their postseason games. If he keeps up the scoring, he could be a strong consideration and might even lead them in scoring in the Finals with all the attention Brunson will draw. I also wouldn't be shocked to see him guarding anyone on the floor. KNICKS STAR CAUGHT 'IN 4K' STICKING FINGER IN TEAMMATE'S SENSITIVE AREA DURING NBA CUP CELEBRATION Josh Hart at +15000 is one who is also probably a consideration to me. In terms of value, I think he is mispriced and should be at +10000 or even +8000. Hart is a bit of a do-it-all guy. The value of a triple-double has gone down significantly over the years, but Hart could average it in this series. Assists might be the issue as Brunson tends to dribble the air out of the ball, but Hart is like every role player combined on the Spurs. His impact on the game, on both sides and in many aspects shouldn't be overlooked. How to bet NBA Finals MVP I won't waste a ton of money on the NBA Finals MVP. There is a reason that Wemby is the favorite and that Brunson is a close(ish) second. I tend to think of this as a lotto ticket. The Knicks are very live dogs in this series and could win it without much surprise. I personally think that the best looks are taking Anunoby, Hart and Castle. I'd probably recommend playing about a half unit on Brunson, and then split the other half on the other three I mentioned. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1665ee6011c3f4e9e983 Sydney Sweeney fires back at 'Euphoria' critics with provocative behind-the-scenes photos te 2026-06-01T23:31:49.271Z Sydney Sweeney fires back at 'Euphoria' critics with provocative behind-the-scenes photos Sydney Sweeney is shutting down critics of her controversial "Euphoria" scenes and making it clear that she stands by her work as her character Cassie Howard. The 28-year-old actress and the HBO drama series have faced backlash over her portrayal of Cassie in the third and final season in which her character dove into the world of OnlyFans and creating sexually explicit content. On Tuesday, Sweeney hit back at her detractors with a brief but pointed message on Instagram along with a carousel of behind-the-scenes images that included some of Cassie's most provocative season three looks. SYDNEY SWEENEY WRANGLES PYTHON NEARLY NUDE IN 'EUPHORIA' AS FANS BLAST 'SNOOZE FEST' SEASON "it’s called… acting," Sweeney wrote in the caption of her slideshow, which included photos in which the actress was seen almost completely nude. In one image, Sweeney went topless and wore sheer nude stockings with strategically placed leaf-shaped coverings as she posed with a giant python. Sweeney was seen topless wearing only a pair of nude thong underwear as the python wrapped itself around her body in another photo. In a mirror selfie, the "Anyone But You" star donned a brown dog costume comprised of dog ears, a collar, a leash, wristbands and a satin corset. 'EUPHORIA' FACES BACKLASH AFTER SYDNEY SWEENEY'S MOST X-RATED EPISODE YET When the fetish-inspired dog-costume scene aired during the season, it quickly became one of "Euphoria's" most polarizing moments, triggering widespread backlash from viewers who criticized the storyline as excessive and unnecessarily provocative. In other photos, Sweeney was seen posing in a tiny hot pink string bikini while kneeling on a bar, hanging upside down from a stripper pole and wearing the low-cut corset-style wedding dress that Cassie donned when she married Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi). In addition to her Instagram post, Sweeney also shared a series of selfies to her Instagram Story. She was seen wearing a pink and nude dress with a low-cut rose-trimmed neckline in one image. The Emmy Award nominee posed in a gold halter top in another photo and modeled a sheer white babydoll negligee adorned with pink roses over white lingerie in one shot. In another photo that she shared, Sweeney was seen sitting in a makeup chair while a stylist curled her hair. Sweeney also included other snaps from filming, including photos of herself posing with her co-stars including Elordi and Alexa Demie. SYDNEY SWEENEY FANS BEG 'EUPHORIA' TO END THE 'HUMILIATION RITUAL' AFTER SHOCKING NEW CASSIE SCENE During a Monday appearance on The New York Times "Popcast" podcast, "Euphoria" creator Sam Levinson heaped praise on Sweeney for her bold approach to the controversial scenes and nudity depicted throughout the season. "When I first wrote it … I thought, ‘Well, maybe, we shoot all of this, and we don’t have any nudity,’" Levinson said via Us Weekly. "I was talking to her about, maybe, there’s ways to shoot around certain [things] — and she looked at me, and she’s like, ‘Are you kidding? I’m playing an OnlyFans model.’" The 41-year-old emphasized that he "always" consults with actors about what best serves their characters, and Sweeney was willing to fully embrace the creative direction. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I think she’s a totally fearless actor. She’s also just wonderfully professional, and shows up just game every day," he said. "I adore working with her, because there’s such a flexibility in terms of the performance." Levinson explained that he and "The Housemaid" star share "a lot of trust." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I can say, ‘Why don’t we try this scene just a little crazier, with a little more humor.’ Suddenly, this whole other version of the scene can come out just based on her performance," he said. "We’re tackling this world of OnlyFans where women are being paid to whisper into an ear-shaped microphone and lick it," Levinson continued. "There is a level of absurdity to it that is just fun." In the show, Cassie launched her OnlyFans account to help fund her lavish wedding to Nate and later turns it into a full-fledged career after their relationship unravels. After briefly deleting the account under pressure from Nate, she relaunches it, gains viral fame and eventually becomes a successful content creator. In the series finale, Sweeney shuts down her OnlyFans account after landing a coveted role on the fictional soap opera "L.A. Nights." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1651ee6011c3f4e9e97a NHL Stanley Cup Finals betting guide: Why the Hurricanes are the pick to beat the Golden Knights te 2026-06-01T23:31:29.281Z NHL Stanley Cup Finals betting guide: Why the Hurricanes are the pick to beat the Golden Knights We've reached that point in the summer where there are only a few games remaining for two of the big four sports leagues. We have the NBA Finals starting on Wednesday, and the NHL Stanley Cup Finals starting tomorrow. This is a great time of the year, and we have some awesome matchups. I'm looking forward to seeing what to make of the Golden Knights and Hurricanes. Here is how we should bet it. Series Bets The first question is going to be around who actually wins the Stanley Cup. The answer is not obvious or easy by any means. Both of these teams are capable of hoisting the cup, but I think the Hurricanes are the team that will do it. Carolina finally got over the hump and has made it to the Finals. It really wasn't even that much of a struggle. Sure, they lost the first game against the Canadiens, but they then won the next four. In the playoffs, the Hurricanes are 12-1. Does that mean the Vegas Golden Knights can't take them down? Of course they can. Vegas just ousted the team that was most likely to make a major run, the Colorado Avalanche. It wasn't even that competitive of a series. I'm not sure I think there is a ton of value in the Golden Knights at +130, though. I would prefer to see them lose Game 1 then maybe invest in them. DESPITE POTENTIAL RATINGS NIGHTMARE FOR NHL, VEGAS-CAROLINA STANLEY CUP FINAL STILL HAS PLENTY OF INTRIGUE The over 5.5 games is a heavy favorite at -185, but the Hurricanes haven't played more than five games in a series yet. I don't think I'd lock this in at this number. Instead, if you think it will be a long, close series, which it should be, the Golden Knights are -150 on the +1.5 spread. That would require the series to go seven games, or Vegas to win. I think that's a better value for you. Conn Smythe Trophy It is hard to see anyone being a bigger contributor to the success of the Hurricanes than Frederik Andersen, their goalie. He is at +220 to win the award. For those unfamiliar, this is just the name of the award for the Most Valuable Player. It doesn't always go to a goalie, though. Since 2011, there have been just three goalies awarded the trophy, with the last coming in 2021. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS STAR MITCH MARNER IS DOING THE FUNNIEST THING EVER WITH POSTSEASON EXPLOSION Logan Stankoven, a center for the Hurricanes, has nine goals in 13 games. If he can keep his hot streak up, there is no reason he couldn't win. At +850, this is a great option for us to have in our pockets. If you think it makes more sense to take a Golden Knights player, the options are pretty clear, with Pavel Dorofeyev and Brett Howden both having 10 goals scored in the postseason. Dorofeyev is +5000, and Howden is +10000. The favorite is actually Mitch Marner from Vegas at +165. I won't waste the money on it. He does have seven goals and 14 assists this postseason, but I just don't think the payout is worth it compared to the other options. For me, I'll take a shot on the Hurricanes to win the series, but I might grab a ticket on Vegas if they get up to +200 or higher after the first game. I'll also put a half unit or less on Stankoven, Howden, and Dorofeyev for the Conn Smythe Trophy. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1628ee6011c3f4e9e966 Mavericks Pass on Dallas City Hall Site, Choose Valley View for New Arena te 2026-06-01T23:30:48.871Z Mavericks Pass on Dallas City Hall Site, Choose Valley View for New Arena The choice gives the N.B.A. franchise room to pursue a sprawling mixed-use development while easing pressure on one of Dallas’s most closely watched civic battles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1613ee6011c3f4e9e94c How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 — and what every company gets regardless te 2026-06-01T23:30:27.354Z How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 — and what every company gets regardless Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Here’s how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e13b0ee6011c3f4e9e8dd NFL is becoming the NBA: Rams trade for Myles Garrett raises concerns about Superteams, parity and tanking te 2026-06-01T23:20:16.713Z NFL is becoming the NBA: Rams trade for Myles Garrett raises concerns about Superteams, parity and tanking There are 100 days until the start of the 2026 NFL season. Traditionally, this is the time of year when nearly every fan base can convince itself it has a chance. Well, almost every fan base. Hope had been one of the NFL's strongest selling points. That doesn't feel true this year. In fact, the NFL is starting to resemble the NBA. A small handful of teams appear capable of winning the Super Bowl. Another handful look as if they are actively positioning themselves for the future. Everyone else is stuck in the middle. On Monday, the Cleveland Browns traded pass rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for a package that included a first-round pick, Jared Verse and additional draft capital. The Browns received significant compensation. They also traded away the best defensive player in football. Garrett is a generational talent. Last season, he recorded 23 sacks, breaking the NFL's single-season sack record and finishing 6.5 sacks ahead of the next-closest player. The Rams were already the betting favorites to win the Super Bowl. Acquiring Garrett improved their odds to +600. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Bills, Ravens and Seahawks are tied for second at +1000. FORMER MSNBC HOST JOY REID SAYS SHE IS NO LONGER A NEW YORK GIANTS FAN BECAUSE JAXSON DART INTRODUCED TRUMP On paper, the Rams have assembled something rarely seen in the modern NFL: a superteam. This is arguably the most talented roster since the 2007 Patriots. Los Angeles reached the NFC Championship Game last season and lost largely because of special teams mistakes that plagued the team all year. The Rams addressed that issue by hiring a new special teams coordinator. Then they spent the offseason adding All-Pro and Pro Bowl talent across the depth chart. Along with Garrett, Los Angeles traded for cornerback Trent McDuffie and signed fellow Chiefs corner Jaylen Watson. McDuffie is widely regarded as one of the five best cornerbacks in football. Watson would be a No. 1 corner on several NFL teams and finished last season ranked by PFF as the 17th-best cornerback in the NFL. As currently constructed, the Rams are elite at quarterback, pass rush, cornerback, wide receiver, offensive line, tight end, running back, head coach and general manager. That's not supposed to happen in a league built around parity. Then again, the NFL had a parity problem before this offseason. Consider these numbers, via OutKick's Dan Zaksheske: The last 10 Super Bowls have featured only nine different franchises. Twenty-three NFL teams have not appeared in a Super Bowl during that span. More franchises have reached multiple Super Bowls (five) over the last decade than have reached one (four). It has been over 15 years since the AFC Championship Game did not include either the Chiefs or the Patriots. New England and Kansas City have represented the conference in nine of the last 10 Super Bowls. Four franchises have combined to win 10 of the last 13 championships: the Patriots with three, the Chiefs with three, the Eagles with two and the Seahawks with two. The Rams now have a chance to make it five franchises that have accounted for 11 of the last 14 titles. They are pursuing their second Super Bowl championship in five seasons and their third appearance since 2019. Those five teams were, once again, among the most aggressive this offseason. You know what the Rams did. Kansas City added Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. Philadelphia reinforced its pass rush and receiving depth. New England traded for A.J. Brown. Meanwhile, Cleveland joins a growing list of teams that appear more focused on the highly anticipated 2027 NFL Draft than the 2026 season. The Dolphins, Cardinals and Jets appear to be operating under a similar philosophy, trading away their top talent. That leaves much of the league stuck in a cycle of mediocrity. Good enough to compete for a playoff spot. Not nearly good enough to compete for a championship. No franchise embodies that reality more than the Steelers, who continue to prioritize stability over championship upside. For all the discussion about quarterbacks and coaches, the NFL has become a league defined by owners who empower their general managers to spend resources. The most influential NFL figures of the past decade are the general managers: Les Snead (Rams), Howie Roseman (Eagles), Brett Veach (Chiefs), John Schneider (Seahawks) and Jason Licht (Buccaneers). Their owners gave them the latitude to re-sign top players, sign big-name free agents and trade draft picks. And that they did. Such competitive imbalance is undoubtedly a concern for the NFL. The league became America's last true monoculture partly because of its "any given Sunday" model. Any team could beat any other team, and any franchise could dream big. That isn't the case anymore. It hasn't been the case in a decade. At some point, fans will begin to notice. The league is already asking fans to invest more time and money in its product through streaming services, international games, additional windows and an increasingly fragmented viewing experience. There is also no easy fix. The NFL can't simply force some owners to spend more aggressively or others to scale back. As other professional sports leagues have shown, eliminating tanking is just as difficult. The Rams trading for Myles Garrett underscores that. For years, the NBA had a "wake me up in May" feel to it, knowing the same three or four teams would be there in the end. The NFL is starting to feel the same way, even 100 days out. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e1179ee6011c3f4e9e86d Sunny Hostin supports Graham Platner despite calling him 'a liar, a racist, an anti-Semite' te 2026-06-01T23:10:49.671Z Sunny Hostin supports Graham Platner despite calling him 'a liar, a racist, an anti-Semite' "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin called Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner "a liar, a racist, an anti-Semite" on Monday, but still defended supporting his run for office in order for Democrats to win the Senate majority in November's midterm elections. Platner has faced a series of controversies in recent weeks, including criticism over a tattoo with links to Nazi imagery, resurfaced Reddit posts in which he made inflammatory comments about veterans, sexual assault and political opponents, and reports about sexually explicit messages exchanged with other women during his marriage. During a discussion of Platner's latest scandal, Hostin admitted that she was conflicted due to her belief that the Democrats need to win back Congress. "So he's a liar, a racist, an anti-Semite. He's a homophobe," she said. "So he has all the things and character does matter. But we have someone that has almost unbridled power in the White House at this point. There are no checks and balances and the only way that we can maybe bring a bit of our democracy back is by having a Congress that functions and that has these checks and balances. And I do think one of the only ways is to win that seat in Maine."  VETS TORCH DEM SENATE HOPEFUL WHO CALLED ARMY ‘FAT, LAZY TRASH,’ MOCKED SOLDIER SHOT FOUR TIMES Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin spoke out against Platner's campaign earlier in the conversation. "To be honest, his sexting is the least of my concerns with this guy," she said. "Graham Plattner trashed a Purple Heart recipient, said he didn't deserve to live, defamed fallen Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, downplayed how hard it is to report sexual assault in the military, repeatedly used anti-gay slurs and homophobic posts as recently as 2021, called himself an avowed communist, and has a Nazi tattoo for 20 years that he's since covered up." "This guy just seems like a guy of not very good character, and there are a lot of options in this country. And by the way, there are other paths for Democrats to win," Griffin added. Fellow co-host Sara Haines agreed and said Platner was unfit for office.  "This is a problem," she said. "The Purple Heart recipient, by the way, the video he insulted, was a man who took fire to save his team. And he said, this stupid guy should have died. It's only because they didn't have good aim that he's here. If you were capable of saying that at any time in your life, you've shown me who you are, and I heard you." "This man should be nowhere near Congress," Haines continued. "We've already got a wealth of people we need out. We're not sending one like this in." PLATNER CONTROVERSIES FUEL SPECULATION ABOUT LITTLE-KNOWN MAINE BALLOT REPLACEMENT PROVISION Platner's campaign did not immediately return a request for comment from Fox News Digital. The campaign confirmed the explicit text exchanges to Politico following a report from The Wall Street Journal that Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, told a campaign aide about the texts after he launched his Senate bid as they began looking into potential political liabilities. Gertner discovered the messages months after the couple married in 2024, the Journal reported. Amid his many controversies, attention has turned to a little-known provision of Maine law that could allow Democrats to replace Platner on the general election ballot after the primary. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "The View" co-host's criticized Platner's tattoo in October. "Although everyone has a past, not everyone can whip up an antisemitic or racist tattoo that they accidentally got on spring break when they were drinking," Haines said at the time. "You know, like the level of what you're bringing up is not just a whoopsie. So, this is where I say there are just so many fish in the sea. In fact, there are 1.5 million people in Maine. I’m sure there is someone else they can get now." Fox News' Amanda Macias and Brie Stimson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0f66ee6011c3f4e9e807 CHA Pet of the Week: Sprite te 2026-06-01T23:01:58.232Z CHA Pet of the Week: Sprite Hi, I'm Sprite! I am a bubbly, adorable, Australian Kelpie mix puppy looking for my new best friend. At 6 months old, I am full of puppy energy and looking for a home where I can get lots of exercise… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0f51ee6011c3f4e9e7fe NAU Athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame class te 2026-06-01T23:01:37.273Z NAU Athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame class A look at news and results from NAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0f20ee6011c3f4e9e7ba Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion to pay for AI buildout te 2026-06-01T23:00:48.230Z Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion to pay for AI buildout The Google parent company plans to raise the funds by selling stock. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0f0aee6011c3f4e9e7a8 Trump’s transgender military ban driven by ‘desire to harm,’ appeals court rules te 2026-06-01T23:00:26.715Z Trump’s transgender military ban driven by ‘desire to harm,’ appeals court rules Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0d2cee6011c3f4e9e761 The next frontier: Washington grapples with its latest space oddity te 2026-06-01T22:52:28.552Z The next frontier: Washington grapples with its latest space oddity Isaac Asimov famously declared that he didn’t believe in "flying saucers." Asimov countered that he believed in "evidence" and "observation." "I’ll believe anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there’s evidence for it," Asimov said. "The wilder and more ridiculous something is however, the firmer and more solid the evidence should be." The Trump administration released another batch of UFO files recently. This is part of making good on a promise to release videos and documents related to UAP, unidentified aerial phenomena. Bipartisan lawmakers pressed President Donald Trump to make good on this promise back in March. This release is the second group of material publicized by the government. And what’s in it? NEW UFO FILES REVEAL STARTLING REPORTS A space oddity. Some 57 years in the making. "They thought it was something, you know, penetrating the spacecraft, if you know what I mean," said Apollo 12 Command Module 12 pilot about what he and his colleagues saw in outer space in late 1969. That’s one snippet of audio which is now public. The baffled astronauts tried to unravel a cosmic conundrum when they spotted weird beams of light bouncing around their spacecraft more than half a century ago. "The streaks I saw were ones that I saw on the horizontal," said Apollo 12 Lunar Module Pilot Alan Bean. "The horizontal streaks were always a little bit above the center." PENTAGON DECLASSIFIES APOLLO 12 AUDIO OF ASTRONAUTS DESCRIBING UNEXPLAINED 'STREAKS OF LIGHT' IN SPACE These were clips of audiotape the government recently dumped. Tales from tape never heard before about what some of humankind’s first space explorers experienced and observed when they slipped the surly bonds of Earth. The president pledged to publicize as much unexplained material as possible. "It's been in the minds of people for a long time," said President Trump in late April. "And I think some of it's going to be very interesting to people." It’s a document dump that is out of this world. But it’s hard to quantify and understand exactly what it all means. Let alone if it provides "evidence," as Asimov would say, "which explains something, which to some, could be "ridiculous." No one knows exactly what these videos and documents reveal. Especially when it comes to demonstrating that UFOs exist or that there are visitors to Earth from another planet. But that doesn’t mean that the information isn’t remarkable. EX-PENTAGON OFFICIAL SAYS UAP FILES REVEAL 'TREASURE TROVE' OF INTELLIGENCE DATING BACK TO THE 1940S "Virtually speechless!" is how one military pilot characterized strange "orange orbs" which materialized near his helicopter during a flight last year. Then there was a stationary pill-shaped object in the Middle East zipping off at ludicrous speed. Then there was a celestial trinity of objects synchronously hovering over water in Iran. One lawmaker who has long called for UAP transparency isn’t starstruck at the releases. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., was skeptical before the Pentagon put out the latest tranche of information. "The stuff they're dropping right now is just Deep State classic," said Burchett. "They won't show us some of the stuff that we've seen. They're going to show stuff that is easily identifiable." But this information is far from easy to identify, quantify or even understand. The government can explain some weird sightings. At a 2022 House hearing on UAP, the Pentagon demonstrated how light refracting through certain military visual aids created an optical illusion. But the stories are legion about what can’t be explained or defined. The difference now is that Congress mandated the Pentagon create an office to document and study UAP. And the government either can’t – or doesn’t want to explain a lot of what’s out there. "We have been stonewalled. We have been blocked. We have had witnesses intimidated," said Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., on Fox. She asserted that former workers at the Pentagon UAP office were even "attacking" some witnesses and whistleblowers who have come forward. SECRETLY FILMED UFO DOC REVEALS INSIDER VIDEO AS OFFICIALS RELEASE NEW ALIEN RECORDS: 'SOMETHING IS IMMINENT' But here’s the other challenge: understanding exactly what documents and videos the government has in its possession. "This is not an easy thing to do. There's not one huge repository of all of these documents and videos and photos," said Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., on Fox. Burlison is now suggesting the government "reverse engineer" what they find at certain "crash locations" or where people have discovered weird physical material here on terra firma. "The White House and the DNI (Director of National Intelligence) is now looking at places to go investigate," said Burlison on Fox. So people sift through the files in a quest to unearth evidence that is definitely un-Earth. But more information often yields more questions. And that’s to say nothing of the other-worldly expectations set the pending release of files and information. The bar is high. And while the release of information is intriguing, no one quite knows what it all means. If you wanted proof of ET or revelations of a government conspiracy, you’re better off watching an old VHS tape. We just don’t know what these files mean. And, in many cases, even are. The document dump isn’t a nothing-burger. But a something-burger. Still, that doesn’t sate the appetite for those who are on a quest for the truth. And it likely just angers those who are convinced the government has something to hide. TRUMP ADMIN RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILES DOCUMENTING UFOS, 'EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE' On Fox, Burlison said he "personally" experienced "frustration" about declassifying information. But Burlison cautioned the Trump Administration against holding material back. "I’ve seen those kind of videos," said Burlison. "I’m telling the administration through you at this moment that if they don’t release those, then I have the capabilities of getting those videos released." In the meantime, people are sorting through the recently released material, trying to decode it. "There's a whole bunch of big ones out my window now. It's just bright. Looks like the Fourth of July out around the window," exclaimed one astronaut in a just released soundbite. So we’re accumulating a lot of "evidence" and "observation." Kind of what Isaac Asimov was looking for. But signs of life from other worlds? Not necessarily. This is why the Pentagon says there’s no evidence that the videos reveal something from outer space. But the military concedes that it can’t explain everything. So the evidence will pile up. Figuring out what it means is not the final frontier. But the next frontier. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0d18ee6011c3f4e9e758 Twice-deported illegal immigrant accused of firing toward Texas homes during neighborhood dispute te 2026-06-01T22:52:08.559Z Twice-deported illegal immigrant accused of firing toward Texas homes during neighborhood dispute A twice-deported Mexican national with a prior attempted homicide conviction was arrested in Texas over Memorial Day weekend after authorities say he fired dozens of rounds at neighbors during a standoff that ended with a SWAT team taking him into custody. Juan Ayala Montero, 60, was arrested May 24 in Montgomery County and charged with felony deadly conduct involving the discharge of a firearm. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ayala was armed with a long gun and actively firing rounds at multiple people in the Kings Colony neighborhood when deputies responded to the scene. When a large law enforcement presence arrived, Ayala retreated into his home and barricaded himself inside, authorities said. REPEAT OFFENDER FREED AFTER SWAT STANDOFF TIED TO THREE SHOOTINGS IN ONE MONTH: REPORT The standoff ended after the arrival of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office SWAT team, at which point Ayala surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident. Investigators recovered approximately 31 shell casings from the scene and said evidence showed multiple rounds were fired toward homes and residents. Witnesses told investigators they attempted to de-escalate the situation and convince Ayala to put down the weapon, but he continued firing, authorities said. TEEN SUSPECT TIED TO 12 ATTACKS IN CHAOTIC AUSTIN SHOOTING SPREE IDENTIFIED AS ILLEGAL ALIEN Initial 911 calls indicated there were multiple victims. Investigators later determined only one person, a 17-year-old male, had been struck by gunfire. The teenager was treated and released from a local hospital. Authorities said the shooting stemmed from an altercation between Ayala and the teenager. The juvenile was later charged with making a false report to a peace officer after investigators determined information he initially provided to law enforcement was untruthful and hindered the investigation. WAVE OF ALLEGED MIGRANT MURDERS IGNITES FURY ACROSS US AS OFFICIALS WARN OF MORE CARNAGE, CRACKDOWN NEEDED U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Monday that Ayala is also the subject of an immigration detainer and federal detainer after authorities determined he was in the country illegally. Ayala, a Mexican citizen, had previously been deported from the U.S. twice and illegally reentered the country multiple times. He was convicted of attempted homicide and criminal trespass while living in the U.S. illegally. ICE ARRESTS ILLEGAL MIGRANT ACCUSED OF ENTERING THE COUNTRY 6 TIMES An immigration judge ordered him removed on Aug. 31, 1999, and he was deported to Mexico on Aug. 30, 2000. After allegedly returning illegally, he was encountered again by immigration officials following a 2006 arrest by the Dallas Police Department. He was transferred into ICE custody and removed to Mexico that same day. Authorities allege Ayala illegally entered the U.S. for a third time on an unknown date before his most recent arrest. EXCLUSIVE: FOX TOURS ICE DETENTION FACILITY; MANAGER HOPES TO 'DISPEL' 'FALSE NARRATIVES' Montgomery County jail records show Ayala is being held on an $80,000 bond on the deadly conduct charge. The records also show an ICE hold and federal detainer have been lodged against him. Authorities credited the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office's participation in ICE's 287(g) program with helping quickly identify Ayala's immigration status and secure a detainer. "The arrest and placement of an immigration detainer on this violent criminal illegal alien is another example of the positive impact that the 287(g) program has on increasing public safety in our local communities," ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston Acting Field Office Director Gabriel Martinez said in a statement. "By participating in the program, it provides our state and local law enforcement partners with another tool to prevent dangerous criminal illegal aliens like Ayala from being released back into the community where they will likely reoffend," Martinez added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0d04ee6011c3f4e9e74f Oregon cop shot, several dead as gunman barricades himself inside home: 'Unimaginable loss of lives' te 2026-06-01T22:51:48.567Z Oregon cop shot, several dead as gunman barricades himself inside home: 'Unimaginable loss of lives' An Oregon police officer was shot multiple times Sunday while responding to a domestic disturbance that left several people dead, authorities said. Officers with the Sandy Police Department and Clackamas County Sheriff's Office rushed to the 39000 block of Evans Street in Sandy — about 30 miles east of Portland — just before 4 p.m. after reports of a domestic disturbance and shooting. As officers arrived, gunfire broke out. Police returned fire, and one officer was struck multiple times. The wounded officer was airlifted to a hospital by Life Flight and is expected to survive, according to the Sandy Police Department. 3 UTAH POLICE OFFICERS SHOT RESPONDING TO ‘DISTURBANCE’ CALL; SUSPECT IN CUSTODY "The officer is in stable condition, and I'm extremely thankful that I can tell you that they are expected to survive," Sandy Police Chief Patrick Huskey said at a brief news conference on Sunday. "There are multiple victims deceased at this time." Authorities have not released the number of victims or how they died. The suspect barricaded inside the home, triggering a massive response from multiple law enforcement agencies and prompting shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents. After several hours, the suspect surrendered shortly before 8 p.m. and was taken into custody without injury, police said. The deaths are being investigated as a homicide, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. SHOOTING AT FLORIDA BEACH 'TEEN TAKEOVER' LEAVES 17-YEAR-OLD HOSPITALIZED WITH GUNSHOT WOUND "Our thoughts are with the recovering officer, the homicide victims, their families, the entire Sandy community," the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. "We are also thinking of the first responders who faced significant danger on Sunday." The agency added that it is providing full support to the Sandy Police Department as investigators work to navigate the aftermath of the incident. Following the suspect's arrest, authorities lifted the shelter-in-place order and said there was no ongoing threat to the community. In a statement, Sandy Mayor Kathleen Walker called the shooting an "unimaginable loss of lives" and urged residents to support victims' families and first responders. MAN WHO WARNED COWORKERS 'NO ONE'S GOING HOME TODAY' GETS PRISON TERM IN FATAL SHOOTING "This tragedy reaches beyond the neighborhood where it happened. It reaches the families and friends of the victims, and the neighbors who witnessed the shootings and aftermath," Walker said.  "We honor our city police officers who answered the call, and the officer that was wounded. It shakes our community to its core." Sandy Police told Fox News Digital they had no additional information to share.  The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0cf0ee6011c3f4e9e746 Alex Murdaugh murder saga lands right back where it started before next Lowcountry courtroom battle te 2026-06-01T22:51:28.633Z Alex Murdaugh murder saga lands right back where it started before next Lowcountry courtroom battle The South Carolina Supreme Court has sent Alex Murdaugh’s murder case back to a lower court for retrial, marking the official start of what could become another lengthy courtroom battle in the Lowcountry. A new court docket entry lists the filing as a "Remittitur" for Richard Alexander Murdaugh, dated May 29. The remittitur sends the case back to the trial level, where prosecutors, defense attorneys and the court will now begin navigating the new murder proceeding. That process will likely include scheduling hearings, revisiting pretrial motions, handling evidence disagreements and setting a possible new trial date. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Murdaugh, the disgraced former South Carolina attorney whose family once held enormous legal power in the state’s Lowcountry region, was previously convicted in the 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and younger son, Paul, at the family’s rural hunting estate in Colleton County. SEND US A TIP HERE In May, the South Carolina Supreme Court ordered a retrial in the murder case, upending one of the state’s most closely watched convictions. The formal return of the case to the lower court does not mean a retrial is imminent. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson previously told Fox News Digital that he hopes to retry the notorious case "quickly." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Wilson said his office is aiming to bring the case back to court within the next year, though he admitted that the timeline is not guaranteed. "Look, I'm being aspirational when I say this, but we would like to try to get this case up before January 2027. That would be our goal," he said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Murdaugh's lead defense attorney, Dick Harpootlian, has said the defense plans to seek a venue change, attorney-led jury questioning and potentially sequestration of jurors. "We now have the ability to get people's social media, their Instagrams, all of that," he previously told Fox News Digital. "And we'll scour that before they ever get a chance to appear." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Murdaugh's retrial comes after the state's Supreme Court unanimously reversed the disgraced lawyer's convictions in the killings of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, ruling that Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca "Becky" Hill improperly influenced jurors during the six-week trial. Though his murder convictions and subsequent life sentences were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday, he remains in prison to serve sentences for his financial crimes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0cc5ee6011c3f4e9e71b Phoenix Pride has filed for bankruptcy te 2026-06-01T22:50:45.113Z Phoenix Pride has filed for bankruptcy Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0cb1ee6011c3f4e9e712 Arizona promised these voters privacy. It accidentally broke its vow. te 2026-06-01T22:50:25.265Z Arizona promised these voters privacy. It accidentally broke its vow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0802ee6011c3f4e9e6bd Trump Finds High-Wire Iran Negotiations ‘Very Boring’ te 2026-06-01T22:30:26.474Z Trump Finds High-Wire Iran Negotiations ‘Very Boring’ President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e05ecee6011c3f4e9e67c Arizona sues MultiPlan, major insurers, alleging a ‘cartel’ that underpaid doctors and hospitals te 2026-06-01T22:21:32.793Z Arizona sues MultiPlan, major insurers, alleging a ‘cartel’ that underpaid doctors and hospitals Attorney General Kris Mayes speaks to reporters on June 1, 2026, announcing a lawsuit accusing MultiPlan and health insurers of colluding on prices in violation of Arizona law. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a lawsuit Monday against MultiPlan, which last year renamed itself Claritev, alleging the company conspired with insurers for years to under pay doctors and hospitals, oftentimes leaving patients footing the bill for out-of-network care.  “This wasn’t an accident,” Mayes told reporters Monday. “It was a coordinated deliberate scheme.”  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Mayes’ office is accusing Multiplan, along with insurers Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Elevance, Molina, Centene and Health Care Service Corporation, of working together to determine lower rates for out-of-network care.  The sprawling complaint alleges that MultiPlan helped these companies set the prices for out-of-network services by using a proprietary algorithm that fixed prices for each service regardless of the geographic area or other factors.  The company has already been under the microscope after a 2024 investigation by the New York Times brought many of the same allegations to light. The company is also facing a federal lawsuit making similar allegations in which the U.S. Department of Justice has sided with those seeking relief from MultiPlan.  “This case, like the RealPage case, is an example of old fashioned price fixing using new technology which is against the law all the same,” Mayes said, referring to a lawsuit she filed in 2024 involving collusion among apartment complex owners.  The MultiPlan lawsuit alleges that insurers contributed to the “illegal repricing scheme by supplying the claims, and billing data that informs MultiPlan’s algorithms, which would be against each client-payor’s competitive economic interests but for the market control on out-of-network services compensation rates affected by the conspiracy.”  Mayes’ office is seeking a permanent injunction from MultiPlan being allowed to operate in this way; restitution for those harmed; civil penalties; and for those named in the suit to surrender any profits made under the alleged “illegal scheme.” State prosecutors claim that MultiPlan and its co-conspirators violated Arizona’s anti-trust act consumer fraud act.  “The more they squeezed our doctors and hospitals, the more profits they made,” Mayes said.  The lawsuit alleges that MultiPlan and the health insurers wielded an outsized influence, effectively eliminating any competition and consolidating market power — allowing them to set prices and “effectively forming a buyer’s ‘cartel.’”  This “cartel” primarily impacted PPO plans, specifically those through employers which are offered as having increased flexibility.  The availability of a large network of insurers and their data was something that MultiPlan used to “further lower out-of-network prices and to enlist new clients into the cartel,” the lawsuit alleges.  “MultiPlan retains all competitor data in a massive database—by February 2026, MultiPlan touted that it had ‘approximately 15 petabytes of data’—to which all clients have access,” prosecutors wrote in the lawsuit.  And that data allowed MultiPlan to create tools like PlanOptix, which allowed any member of that “cartel” to determine in real time if a competitor was reimbursing at a higher or lower rate than them.  “As a doctor, there is nothing more frustrating or heartbreaking than watching an insurance plan get in the way of a patient’s needs,” Dr. Andrew Carroll told reporters Monday. Carroll supported the lawsuit and said that MultiPlan’s alleged price fixing hurts smaller independent doctors like him, as they are unable to appeal decisions made by the company.  Doctor and Arizona Medical Association President Jason Jameson said that the “collusion” among insurers created a dangerous environment for patients in the state, in addition to harming physicians and hospitals.  “It is more than insulting, it is actually dangerous to the healthcare in our state,” Jameson said.  With hospitals set to see major impacts to their budgets from Medicaid and Medicare cuts, MultiPlan and the insurer’s “collusion” creates further problems for hospitals that oftentimes rely on insurance payouts, Mayes said.  “The MultiPlan cartel takes particular advantage of hospital emergency departments,” the lawsuit alleges. “Emergency rooms cannot decline to treat patients with insurance plans connected to MultiPlan. As such, hospital emergency rooms rely on the commercial insurance networks that contract with MultiPlan for reasonable compensation for emergency services. At the same time, demand for emergency department medical services is highly inelastic. Patients often have little choice regarding which hospital they are taken to and are rarely able to avoid or defer emergency medical treatment. By colluding to underpay emergency services providers, MultiPlan and its clients have been bleeding emergency rooms dry.”  The lawsuit also alleges that private medical groups with tight profit margins are being hit hard by these underpayments.  “While revenue per physician has increased by 9.1% since 2020, the median expense per physician has increased by 26.5%,” the lawsuit says. “Just like other providers, these medical groups cannot afford to be underpaid. When they are, access to and the quality of care could decline, which, in turn, harms patients.”  Claritev, the new name for MultiPlan, did not respond to a request for comment for this story. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e05d3ee6011c3f4e9e65b Soros-backed nonprofit accuses NJ Gov. Sherrill of spreading 'MAGA propaganda' on ICE detainees te 2026-06-01T22:21:07.506Z Soros-backed nonprofit accuses NJ Gov. Sherrill of spreading 'MAGA propaganda' on ICE detainees A Soros-backed nonprofit organized a demonstration outside of New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s office on Monday afternoon, saying the Democratic governor is spreading "MAGA propaganda" and not doing enough for the migrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Delaney Hall in Newark, N.J. The protest reflected the backlash that Sherrill is facing by far-left members of her own party. On its donation page, Cooper River Indivisible directs donors to the politically powerful Indivisible Project, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit group that has been very active in backing Democratic politicians.  They work closely with Indivisible Civics, their 501(c)(3) sister organization.  Indivisible receives money from the Open Society Action Fund, a 501(c)(4), which is backed by notorious Democratic donor George Soros. MEET THE FAR-LEFT GROUPS FUNDING ANTI-DOGE PROTESTS AT GOP OFFICES ACROSS THE COUNTRY "WE ARE HEADING TO MIKIE SHERRILL'S OFFICE — to demand that she answer for the mess that she has made," the event’s sign-up page reads on the Mobilize.us platform. "Governor Sherrill's response has caused serious harm inside and outside of Delaney Hall. Peaceful protestors and journalists have been arrested, injured, and had their constitutional rights violated, all while GeoGroup Guards and ICE continue to retaliate against strikers," the announcement continued. The group is calling on Sherrill to meet with illegal migrants who are detained at the Delaney Hall ICE facility and release young, old or sick detainees.  "GeoGroup Guards" is a reference to the security personnel hired by the government contractor, Geo Group Inc., that is running the facility as part of its national contract with ICE. SOMETHING TO HIDE? ICE UNDER FIRE FOR SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS AT FOR-PROFIT DETENTION CENTER Cooper River indivisible also accused Sherrill of "inciting violence by siccing the police on peaceful protestors" and said she is spreading "MAGA" propaganda after more than a week of protesting at the ICE facility. In 2023, Open Society Foundations, through the Open Society Action Fund, issued a two-year grant of $3 million to the Indivisible organization. The grant was "to support the grantee's social welfare activities," according to the Open Society Foundations’ website. Indivisible has also played a lead role in the organization of the "No Kings" protests. ASRA NOMANI: THE $2.1 BILLION MACHINE BEHIND 'SPONTANEOUS' ANTI-TRUMP PROTESTS According to the Open Society Foundations' website, Soros "has given away more than $32 billion of his personal fortune" to the foundations. His son Alex Soros serves as chairman of the board.  "We support a wide range of independent organizations that work to deepen civic engagement through peaceful democratic participation, a hallmark of any vibrant society and a right protected by the Constitution," a spokesperson from Open Society Foundations told Fox News Digital. "Our grantees make their own decisions about their work, consistent with the law and the terms of their grant agreements." Protests at Delaney Hall have exploded over the past week. Contrary to the allegations by the demonstrations, local law enforcement hasn’t been involved in arresting agitators or squashing often violent riots but New Jersey State Police did arrest rioters on Friday night. NEW JERSEY AGITATORS BITE, KICK AND PUNCH ICE AGENTS AS DELANEY HALL CLASHES CONTINUE; 9 MORE ARRESTED: DHS On Saturday morning, Sherrill said that state police were present at the riot to protect the agitators from ICE agents, but the violent battle that took place the night before was mainly between local law enforcement and the rioters, according to first-hand witness by Fox News Digital. State troopers, including some on horseback, deployed heavy riot control tactics on Friday night, including noise bombs, tear gas grenades, pepper spray and riot shields in an attempt to disperse the mob. The police had established barriers for the zone earlier in the afternoon, which rioters commandeered to fight back against police. "My top priority is keeping New Jerseyans and our communities safe – and an increased ICE surge in the area outside of Delaney Hall is a threat to public safety," Sherrill posted to X Saturday morning. "We know that lives would be at risk were that to happen. And I will not accept that risk." By Saturday afternoon, the New Jersey governor held a press conference, issuing a list of demands to the Department of Homeland Security, including visitation for families and medical care for the sick and vulnerable. A source at DHS told Fox News Digital that the department wouldn’t accept her demands, and that visitation was only suspended due to the violent riots. The source also said that ICE operation will continue as normal now that Delaney Hall is secure, allowing visitations to resume. Fox News Digital reached out to Indivisible and Sherrill but did not receive responses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e05aaee6011c3f4e9e649 5 People Leave Hantavirus Quarantine in Omaha te 2026-06-01T22:20:26.873Z 5 People Leave Hantavirus Quarantine in Omaha Thirteen people remain at the facility in Nebraska. Those who returned to their home states may be under constant surveillance for three more weeks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e03a2ee6011c3f4e9e5f2 Police hunt suspect after recent business school graduate killed in downtown shooting te 2026-06-01T22:11:46.872Z Police hunt suspect after recent business school graduate killed in downtown shooting A bright young man who recently graduated from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business Indianapolis had his life cut short when he was murdered Thursday. Brett Scrogham, 23, is the victim of the crime. He planned to join his family for an Indianapolis Indians baseball game downtown last week when he parked his car inside a public garage, according to WXIN. Witnesses heard a gunshot and saw a man running from the garage. Police then found a wounded Scrogham. He died from his injuries Saturday, police said. Indianapolis authorities have not issued a formal description of the suspect, but said in a statement to Fox News Digital that they are "making meaningful progress in this investigation." INDIANAPOLIS MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO MURDER AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM JAIL 2 DAYS EARLIER: REPORT Scrogham was honored as a top 100 undergraduate student by Indiana University Indianapolis last year, according to a post on his LinkedIn page. "Honored to be recognized among such great peers! I’ve been blessed to be surrounded by so much experience and knowledge at the Kelley School of Business, and I look forward to the opportunities IUI continues to offer!" he said on the platform. According to his LinkedIn page, he was a development analyst at a commercial real-estate firm. MASS SHOOTING NEAR INDIANA UNIVERSITY INJURES 9, NO ARRESTS MADE YET "He was extremely intelligent," a friend of Scrogham's who knew him through collegecollege and their faith lives told Fox News Digital. "I figured he'd be running a company in a couple of years. He seemed to know everyone, [was] friends with everyone." The last time Stewart saw Scrogham was at his recent wedding. "He could've been on 'Dancing With the Stars,'" Stewart said. "The way he knew how to swing dance was crazy. The latter half of the wedding he stole the show." SHOOTING INSIDE INDIANA SUPERMARKET LEAVES 3 DEAD, WITH 2 OFFICERS SUSTAINING INJURIES "He was really smart, really into his faith," Stewart continued. "Just incredible that he would be the one, of all people, to be a victim of senseless violence." Meanwhile, violent crime in Indianapolis has become a hotly-debated issue. "Today, I am saddened to learn of the passing of the victim of last week’s random act of violence. My prayers are with the family of this young man and all who knew him," said the city's Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett in a statement on X. "Violence anywhere in our community is unacceptable — especially when it claims the life of an innocent person simply enjoying the amenities that make our city great." He praised the work of local authorities and said detectives will "continue to work diligently to hold the perpetrators of this crime accountable and will not rest until a suspect is in custody." Hogsett urged the community to come together to share information to help the investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e038eee6011c3f4e9e5e9 Group of teenage campers stalked by a group of Sasquatches in Idaho over Memorial Day Weekend te 2026-06-01T22:11:26.876Z Group of teenage campers stalked by a group of Sasquatches in Idaho over Memorial Day Weekend A group of 10 teenagers, almost all of them 18, from Parma, Idaho, took the two-hour or so trip to Payette National Forest in McCall, Idaho, to go camping for Memorial Day weekend. While there, they claimed to have had encounters with, and some of them even witnessed, several Sasquatches. The witness who submitted the claim to The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, Kyera, says that the first sighting came on Friday night when her friend Abi had seen a tall, dark figure just a couple of yards behind their friends Daniel and Baylee’s tent. Abi kept this information to herself until Monday morning "because she didn’t want to freak anybody out. She didn’t know it at the time, but the weekend was only going to produce more encounters with the suspected group of Sasquatches. On Saturday around midday, an argument between two of the friends caused another of the ten friends, Colton, to walk into the tree line to get away from the arguing. Kyera decided to go look for him and as she wandered through the trees she heard what "sounded like something was walking with me in the tree line and whistling at me in different directions to get me lost in the forest." NEW EVIDENCE SURFACES IN NORTHEAST OHIO BIGFOOT FLAP INCLUDING ALLEGED TRACKS AND UNEXPLAINED HOWLS After a few minutes of looking for Colton, she turned back only for her to run into him and find out that he had gone back to camp not long after walking into the tree line. At the time, she thought the whistling she heard was just her friend. Later that night into early the next morning, a group of four was sitting around the campfire when they heard branches breaking behind one of them. They then heard coyotes howling and decided that the coyotes must have been what they heard making the noise in the forest. At around 3 a.m. on Sunday, while everyone was sleeping, one of them heard what sounded like someone trying to start their car. That was followed by "really aggressive and rhythmic knocking," which they wrote off as a woodpecker. If only they had known that there was likely a group of Bigfoot in the area. Then, later in the day on Sunday, Daniel "saw a figure on 2 legs." He had gone to use the bathroom when he came in contact with a 9-foot-tall creature "with blank reflective eyes" that was walking toward him. He ran back to get a couple of his buddies. One of them was Kyera’s boyfriend, Colton, who had packed a rifle for the trip. They set out to find the 9-foot-tall creature. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "They let off warning shots and returned to camp and said they were heading to our friends’ camp down the way because they heard the ‘person’ run that direction. They headed to our friends’ camp and later stated they were circled by 3 or more creatures in the woods," Kyera wrote. "Our friends, Dillion and Sabrina, were camping off an abandoned road. They later returned and Daniel and Colton said they saw three creatures that stood 9 feet tall with dark fur and standing on 2 legs with blank reflective eyes. They described it as a human looking animal that was too tall to be a person and too fast to be human. They stated the creatures knew how to hide behind the trees and were circling them and trying to separate them from each other. Colton then stated he shot one of them, and then shot off 5 warning shots." They heard more knocking. They found handprints on a couple of the vehicles and footprints around their camp. They also claim to have found, before packing it up and calling it a weekend, broken trees "put together as sideways crosses all in a wide circle with what appears to be teepees made out of trees." BFRO Investigator Matthew Moneymaker spoke with two of the witnesses by phone and concluded that "They are telling the truth. The only question is whether it was a misinterpretation." He added that four out of the 10 on the camping trip had visual sightings in the daylight around their camp. The rest heard sounds at some point and, given that there is a history of Bigfoot activity in the area, Moneymaker said, "it is pretty obvious some sasquatches were there, at least three of them." At least three of them, indeed. It’s this level of confidence that got me into Bigfoot in the first place. The lack of any real evidence shouldn’t deter anyone from making definitive statements like these. Believe them or not, they know what they saw and what they heard. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e037bee6011c3f4e9e5e0 Fox News Poll: 'Resilient discontent' defines the US mood at 250th anniversary te 2026-06-01T22:11:07.035Z Fox News Poll: 'Resilient discontent' defines the US mood at 250th anniversary As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, American voters remain attached to the country, even as a majority describe it in negative terms and many believe Americans are more divided by their values than united by them. That’s according to the latest Fox News national survey released Monday. When asked what one word best describes the United States today, two-thirds of voters choose a negative word such as "failing," "divided," "struggling," or "corrupt."  That includes nearly twice as many Democrats as Republicans.  Only about one-quarter of voters suggest a positive word, such as "freedom," "great," "powerful," or "strong," and more than four times as many Republicans as Democrats use those terms. FOX NEWS POLL: VOTERS SEE AI REGULATION AS URGENT, RANK SAFEGUARDS AHEAD OF INNOVATION By a 16-point margin, a larger number of voters believe Americans are mostly separated by different values (58%) than bound by shared values (42%). Majorities of Democrats (62%) and independents (65%) think Americans are separated by different values, while views among Republicans are split (49% shared vs. 50% different values). FOX NEWS POLL: VOTERS SEE WELFARE FRAUD AS COMMON, STILL MOSTLY FAVOR PROTECTING BENEFITS OVER CRACKDOWNS Even so, the survey finds broad agreement on some fundamental American principles. When describing the U.S., more than 8 in 10 voters say it’s important to emphasize national unity and shared values (85%) as well as U.S. democratic principles (83%). Three-quarters (77%) prioritize highlighting the country’s multiculturalism and diversity. Of the three, there’s relatively wide partisan disagreement on multiculturalism, with 88% of Democrats viewing it as an important descriptor of the country compared to 67% of Republicans — a 21-point gap. And while national attachment remains strong, it has noticeably eroded compared to two decades ago when 93% said they would rather live in the U.S. than any other country. Today, that number is 81%, while 19% say they would rather live elsewhere — a share that has more than tripled since 2004 and 2005. The desire to leave is especially pronounced among voters under age 30 and Democrats, as about 3 in 10 of each group would rather live outside the U.S. By contrast, almost all Republicans (96%) and most voters ages 45 and over would stay in the U.S. (86%). Enthusiasm about the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary clearly reflects the partisan gap: more than twice as many Republicans (74%) as Democrats (35%) are excited about the milestone. Fully 84% of MAGA Republicans are excited compared to 57% of non-MAGA Republicans. More than half of veterans (55%), White men without a college degree (63%), and White evangelical Christians (70%) are also excited. CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE "These findings suggest a national mood best described as ‘resilient discontent,’" says Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who conducts Fox News surveys with Democratic counterpart Chris Anderson. "The growing share who would rather live elsewhere combined with stark partisan differences in enthusiasm for the country's anniversary, suggests commitment to the nation is becoming less automatic and more conditional." Conducted May 15-18, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,002 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (109) and cellphones (635) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (258). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data. Fox News’ Victoria Balara contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0352ee6011c3f4e9e5cf Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race te 2026-06-01T22:10:26.473Z Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race The deep-blue state’s primary elections will show how angry voters are at the status quo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e0143ee6011c3f4e9e59a Arizona AG sues major health insurers for alleged price-fixing conspiracy te 2026-06-01T22:01:39.596Z Arizona AG sues major health insurers for alleged price-fixing conspiracy Attorney General Kris Mayes said some major insurance companies are violating the consumer fraud and antitrust laws in Arizona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e010fee6011c3f4e9e566 Minnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin te 2026-06-01T22:00:47.515Z Minnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin Delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party’s convention voted to hold a moment of silent prayer for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1e00f9ee6011c3f4e9e548 UA students push for climate action plan answers te 2026-06-01T22:00:25.033Z UA students push for climate action plan answers University of Arizona students are still waiting for answers on the school's stalled climate action plan, even after the student senate unanimously passed a resolution in April demanding transparency on the delays. Senate Resolution S26009, co-authored by Ojas Sanghi and College of Medicine Sen. Alexander Jauregui Galarza, calls for accountability and transparency on the University of Arizona's proposed Climate Action Plan. Because it was not signed by former ASUA President Adriana Grijalva before the end of the school year, it is stalled until at least the fall. The UA is the only college in the state without a climate action plan, according to Sanghi, who graduated earlier this month. Sanghi was a member of the Youth Climate Coalition, a youth-led organization fighting for climate justice in the state. The group created a comprehensive climate action plan implemented by the Tucson Unified School District and began working on a similar climate action plan for the UA during Sanghi's freshman year. Since then, he continued to press ahead with climate activism and stayed in contact with professors and the Office of Sustainability. The University of Arizona began collecting data for a climate action plan in 2022, building on a 2018 strategic plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. The plan was put on pause in early 2024. "It's still really disappointing that I started working on this climate stuff as a freshman and I'm graduating now and like four years have gone by and nothing has happened," Sanghi said. "What we consistently heard is that the administration isn't doing anything." Students advocate for a climate action plan at a 2025 Tucson Unified School District meeting. The Youth Climate Coalition helped create a climate action plan that TUSD implemented last year. Arilynn Hyatt / Tucson Spotlight. UA spokesperson Mitch Zak said the university initiated a strategic review of the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan in early 2024 to ensure its approach was "fully aligned with evolving priorities and available resources." "We are actively learning from plans of other universities and from the City of Tucson's Tucson Resilient Together Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. The U of A launched its own Sustainability and Climate Action Plan process in 2023, and we are committed to getting it right," Zak said in an email. "That review is ongoing as the Action Plan process remains active, including continued engagement with university leaders to ensure the plan is thoughtful, actionable, and aligned with the university's Strategic Imperatives." Sanghi said the resolution was a last resort to pressure the administration into action. The April resolution requests that the Office of Sustainability and other related departments release each stage of the university's climate action plan and provide an explanation for why the plan has been delayed, along with regular updates on its status and implementation. The resolution asked for the documents to be released within 21 calendar days. "Student voices are an important part of this process, and we are committed to transparency as the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan moves forward," Zak said. "ASUA Senate will receive a full update on the Action Plan's progress and next steps in the process this fall." Students, however, say the university's response has been slow in coming. Galarza got involved with the climate resolution after suggesting Sanghi submit a public records request for the information. "As senators our whole job is to listen to students, so it was mainly the students who were the backbone of all of this," Galarza said. The UA Office of Sustainability's website says the school's Sustainability and Climate Action Plan is in the works. Sanghi worked with College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture Sen. Tommy Gutierrez and Executive Vice President Benjamin Huffman on the resolution. He said he was glad to have made some progress on climate action. "It's really like trying to snatch a victory from the jaws of defeat in terms of where we have to be and where we are not," Sanghi said. The Office of Sustainability's website says it has been working with senior leadership to realign aspects of the plan with current institutional priorities, finances and governance structures. Arizona State University's climate plan aims to increase the university's ability to survive climate change disruption and to anticipate, adapt and thrive. The plan is split into a Climate Resilience Emergency Management Plan and the Climate Resilience Enterprise Planning Framework. Northern Arizona University has also committed to carbon neutrality, with a plan that prioritizes resource conservation, clean energy purchasing, decarbonized heating and cooling, vehicle electrification and greenhouse gas tracking. Throughout the resolution process, Galarza said bureaucratic pushback during revisions slowed the measure's progress, though he said they remained committed to working with the administration. "You don't want to be too forefront, but at the same time it's been like four years," he said. "People who went into the UofA, knowing about the (plan), still haven't gotten anything from it now that they're graduating, so now people are concerned." Climate plans on college campuses are not new. More than 1,000 college institutions have pledged to cut emissions in half by 2030 and go net-zero by 2050 globally, with 400 institutions in the United States having signed a formal climate commitment, according to Second Nature, a nonprofit focused on accelerating climate action in higher education. Northern Arizona University's climate action plan commits the school to carbon neutrality through clean energy, vehicle electrification and greenhouse gas tracking. The University of Chicago, Penn State University, Howard University, Yale University and other institutions have created climate action plans with help from Second Nature. The United Nations Development Program has noted that universities are uniquely positioned to advance climate action through research, teaching and their broad reach in society. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education is another organization that supports colleges in creating climate action plans, offering frameworks and resources for institutions working to become more sustainable. Sanghi acknowledged that shifting priorities and other factors may have contributed to the delays, but said that was not an acceptable excuse. He said he was frustrated and angry with how the university administration operates. "Throughout my time working with them, the conclusion I've come to see is that (administration's) last priority … is students," he said. Galarza said the administration's pushback discourages students from speaking up, though he said it has not stopped him. "I'm not discouraged by that, but I just think it's weird that it happens," Galarza said. "ASUA or Senate leadership I feel like should be more inviting." Sanghi said the resolution could return to the Senate floor in the fall for another vote, adding that the timing might be better for ASUA members and senior leadership. "I can envision a future when the UA actually cares about climate action and more broadly invests in the students," he said. "But one of the most important things is that we advocate not just because we're annoyed and because the system has to change, but because there's hope for a better system." Arilynn Hyatt is University of Arizona alum 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/6a1dfee1ee6011c3f4e9e4fa Five moments that made Odell Beckham Jr one of NFL's most polarizing figures te 2026-06-01T21:51:29.111Z Five moments that made Odell Beckham Jr one of NFL's most polarizing figures Odell Beckham Jr. is back with the New York Giants, the team that drafted him 12th overall in 2014 and where he became one of the most polarizing stars in the league. Just a year after signing a five-year, $95 million extension, Beckham was traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2019. Seven years later, he’s back, and we’ve came up with his five most notable moments in a Giants uniform. Honorable mentions include saying he was "not having fun anymore" after a personal slow start in 2016, and then all but saying Eli Manning was the problem with the Giants offense in 2018 during an interview alongside Lil Wayne; although he was probably right. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Beckham’s talent was undeniable, but it was constantly put on the backburner as the constant talk around him was mostly about on-field outbursts and questionable comments. But on Oct. 16, 2016, Beckham caught two touchdowns – one for 75 yards in the third, and another for 66 yards with less than 90 seconds left that wound up being the game-winner. His 222 receiving yards from that afternoon are his career high, and that fourth quarter score gave MetLife Stadium one of its biggest pops. Beckham got a chance to mimic an act that every Giants fan wishes they could do. After scoring a touchdown in Philadelphia against the Eagles in 2017, Beckham got on all fours and lifted his leg, pretending to urinate in the end zone in one of his more odd celebrations. His reasoning? "I’m a dog, so I acted like a dog." Yes, he was fined. Beckham had become a rather controversial figure in the game rather quickly thanks to some insane catches and outbursts, but this one may be his most notable. After Eli Manning threw an interception against the Washington Redskins in 2016, Beckham swung his helmet at a kicking net, which returned with a shot in the face. Two weeks later, in the aforementioned game against the Ravens, he proposed to the kicking net. By his reaction, it said yes. ODELL BECKHAM JR SIGNS WITH GIANTS IN BIG BLUE REUNION At the time, Josh Norman was an elite corner for the 14-0 Carolina Panthers, and Beckham was an elite receiver in New York. The two traded barbs all week long and were physical from the jump. When Beckham dropped a wide open 52-yard touchdown, Norman took advantage and got well in Beckham’s head. Both players were called for plenty of unsportsmanlike conduct calls with punches, tackles, and plenty other extracurricular activities, somehow not getting ejected, and it finished with Beckham headhunting Norman from several yards away. Beckham got revenge with a game-tying touchdown and an Allen Iverson-like stepover over Norman, but the damage had already been done, as the receiver was suspended for a game. No questions asked, this is the best catch ever made. He caught a Hail Mary with three fingers for a touchdown while being tackled. It created the monster and forever changed the trajectory of Odell Beckham Jr. as we know 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/6a1dfecdee6011c3f4e9e4f1 MLW star Shotzi to take part in Battle for the Brave event, auction battle helmet to support Tunnel to Towers te 2026-06-01T21:51:09.344Z MLW star Shotzi to take part in Battle for the Brave event, auction battle helmet to support Tunnel to Towers Major League Wrestling star Shotzi will be among the stars who will compete in the Battle for the Brave event on Saturday, which will support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The charity wrestling showcase, being run by pro wrestling couple, Steve Maclin and Deonna Purrazzo, will take place in Rahway, New Jersey, and feature several high-profile wrestlers and matches. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Shotzi told Fox News Digital in a recent interview she was going to donate a piece of gear to be put up for auction to help support the charity. "Not only is the match card insane. It’s just gonna be a really killer show," she said. "They’re doing a really great job at promoting and raising money. I’m actually going to raffle off a helmet for the charity as well. All proceeds for that helmet, it’ll be a special helmet that I wear at that show, and it’ll be raffled off to contribute. PRO WRESTLING STAR SHOTZI OPENS UP ABOUT SIGNING WITH MLW, WHAT MAKES COMPANY STAND OUT "That’ll be my little contribution to everything that they’ve been working for. Hats off to Deonna and Steve for putting all of that together." Shotzi will team with Priscilla Kelly, who she beat on "MLW Fusion" on Saturday, to go up against Emily Jaye and Tiara James. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Maclin, Matt and Jeff Hardy, Richard Holliday, Amazing Red, Rich Swann, Megan Bayne and others will also be on the card. The Hardys released a statement to Fox News Digital last month about their participation. "My brother and I are both very excited to be headlining Steve Maclin and Deonna Purrazzo's very special Tunnel to Towers event. Tunnel to Towers is a very special organization that helps take care of people who have been injured on the job protecting us - people like the military, first responders and police," the Hardys said. "We are very grateful for all of these people's services and efforts in keeping us all safe and healthy. We look forward to raising as much money as we possibly can." The event begins at 7 p.m. ET at the Rahway Rec Center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dfea3ee6011c3f4e9e4d2 Defense tech darling Mach Industries hits $1.8B valuation, a 4x jump in a year te 2026-06-01T21:50:27.195Z Defense tech darling Mach Industries hits $1.8B valuation, a 4x jump in a year In a wild ride for 22-year-old founder and CEO Ethan Thornton, Mach Industries has raised another $300 million. It already has five autonomous vehicles in development and completed a major acquisition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dfca1ee6011c3f4e9e49f Funding freeze? GOP seeks delay in state school overhaul te 2026-06-01T21:41:53.193Z Funding freeze? GOP seeks delay in state school overhaul Key Points: Republican leaders seek to block court order to fix school funding system Judge Dewain Fox declares current system unconstitutional, citing unsafe buildings and lack of equipment His ruling may halt state funding if schools remain unfixed Calling it an illegal intrusion on their authority, Republican legislative leaders are moving to block — or at least delay — a court order requiring them to fix the system of public school funding that left some students in disrepaired buildings and without the equipment necessary to learn. Attorneys for Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Steve Montenegro are telling the Arizona Court of Appeals that the directive to fix the system from Maricopa County Superior Court Dewain Fox is flawed. They argue that the judge exceeded his authority and that it is solely up to the Legislature to determine education policy. And what that means, they are telling the state Court of Appeals, is it is lawmakers — and not the courts — who decide what minimum facilities are needed and, by extension, how much the state needs to spend. But attorneys representing school districts and education groups said nothing in the court order interferes with legislative prerogative. They pointed out to appellate judges that it was the Legislature itself that directed what was originally known as the School Facilities Board to craft the standards. That came after a 1994 Arizona Supreme Court ruling that voided the school finance system in place at the time. And that, in turn, led to creation of “minimum adequacy guidelines.” But what came out at trial, the lawyers for the schools said, showed that lawmakers have not actually provided the money to meet those standards that they created. And that, they said, violates the self-imposed constitutional requirement for the Legislature to both maintain — and fund — a “general and uniform public school system.” Fox, in his 114-page decision released in August, said many schools lack the resources to ensure that students have what they need to learn, including equipment and well-kept buildings. He cited a laundry list of unmet needs including, in some cases, buildings that are unsafe because of cracks and other deficiencies. Also missing, the judge said, was the money to fund a requirement — again, in the state standards — for certain academic equipment, like computers for students. And Fox said the state has failed to provide the money for other legally required improvements, including keeping students safe from shooters invading schools. The judge, however, did not direct how to fix all that. Instead, he gave lawmakers and the governor until early November to come up with — and fund — a system that ensures schools have what they need to meet those “minimum adequacy guidelines” so that students have what they need to learn, including equipment and well-kept buildings. That’s partly because Fox has conceded that he doesn’t have the authority to order a specific resolution — or even direct lawmakers to allocate a specific amount of dollars for a problem that both sides agree could cost billions to correct. But he does have other powers. If that November deadline is not met, the judge could bar the state from maintaining an education funding system that does not meet both the requirements for adequate facilities as well as other capital needs. And that means if the state does not come up with a constitutionally acceptable plan, Fox could simply block the state treasurer from distributing any funds at all to any schools — something that would effectively shut down the K-12 system. It is that deadline — and that threat of school closures — that the GOP legislative leaders want the Court of Appeals to delay, giving them time to argue that Fox is off base and his order to fix the problems should be voided. All that starts with cost. “Compliance with its edicts could require outlays totaling possibly in the billions,” they said in their appellate court filings. “These funds do not materialize out of ether,” the attorneys for lawmakers wrote. “They must either be extracted from the wallets of Arizona citizens and businesses or transferred away from other agencies and departments that provide vital health, safety, and social services.” On top of that, they said it’s unclear exactly how much cash it would take to comply with what Fox said is the constitutional standard and avoid a court order shutting down the school finance system. For example, they told the appellate judge that the districts that sued said “building renewal” — money for major renovations, repairs and certain upgrades to academic buildings — has been “underfunded” by $3.8 billion. Yet the entire state budget in the 2025 school year was about $16.2 billion, with nearly half of that already dedicated to K-12 education. “At the risk of stating the obvious: money is finite,” they told the appellate judges. “The state cannot print more currency,” the lawyers for the GOP leaders said. “Every additional dollar allocated to school capital funding must be either obtained from Arizonans’ bank accounts in the form of tax increases or siphoned from other components of the budget.” Attorneys for educators, however, said that doesn’t paint an accurate picture. Yes, they acknowledged that $3.8 billion figure of cumulative shortfalls. But that, they said, does not necessarily represent the cost of bringing the education system right now into compliance. They also said there’s nothing in Fox’s order that requires all the money be found in the first year. But, ultimately, their case revolves around the argument that, as Fox found, the system is broken, that it affects the ability of students to learn — and that it has to be fixed. For example, the judge mentioned leaks in the roof of Elfrida Elementary School. “The leaks disrupt the learning environment because students stop what they are doing to position trash cans to collect the dripping water,” Fox wrote. And in Chino Valley, the judge said, classroom temperatures “can reach into the 90s which impacts student learning.” All of that, the lawyers for the schools said, is a reason for the appellate court to refuse to delay Fox’s order and deadline. “The superior court’s ruling documented a massive number of problems that existed for many years and continue to exist today,” they said. In seeking a delay, however, attorneys for the GOP leaders said that they haven’t flatly refused to fix problems. Instead, they said that questions of the timing and prioritization of the funds that are made available are beyond the reach of the courts. “Nonsense,” responded the lawyers for the schools. It starts, they said with evidence that the problems are only getting worse. But they told the appellate judges there’s an even bigger reason to reject that contention — or even to allow a delay in bringing the schools into compliance. “Children get one shot at elementary school,” the attorneys for schools wrote. “A child in Chino Valley who spent her education in 90-degree classrooms while the district waited more than a decade for an HVAC replacement does not benefit from a remedy that may arrive after she is done with school,” they said. Ditto, they said, of children in schools with leaking roofs, excessive carbon dioxide buildup, mold and inadequate air conditioning. “These are Arizona children, not widgets,” they said. The lawyers for GOP lawmakers, in seeking to void Fox’s orders, have another argument. What is missing, they are telling the Court of Appeals, is any evidence that students are not getting an adequate education despite the complaint of and evidence presented — of inadequate funding. In fact, they argued, the record shows otherwise. “Representatives of the very school districts that the trial court deemed ostensibly underfunded — including Crane, Tolleson Elementary, Blue Ridge, Wickenburg, Mohawk, Laveen, and Somerton — all testified that they provide their students with an education outcome that meets the state’s minimum academic standards,” the lawyers argued. “They offered no examples of students at their schools whose educational experience did not meet those standards,” they continued. “These admissions and omissions, which the trial court ignored, extinguished the plaintiffs’ claims.” But the attorneys for the schools said such a direct link between deficiencies and outcomes is not necessary for a finding of inadequate funding and an order to fix the problems. “For example, a teacher in a sweltering, noisy, moldy classroom with excessive CO2 and a leaking roof can technically ‘teach’ a lesson aligned with academic standards,” they said. “But it would be impossible to show that a certain deficiency caused specific students to fail a test.” More to the point, they said that’s exactly why state law and regulations actually define minimum acceptable guidelines for the quality and quantity of facilities students need to achieve high academic standards. And they pointed out something else: the state’s own School Facilities Board — the one created by lawmakers after they lost that 1994 ruling — itself links those guidelines directly to student performance. In fact, the expert witness called by the GOP lawmakers in the case conceded at trial that “your leaking roof I would expect to be tied to student performance, because students don’t do well when the roof is leaking.” The appellate court has not set a date to hear arguments about delaying Fox’s order. Hobbs, for her part, has been pretty much silent on the whole dispute. Her last comment came after the August ruling where she said she was aware of it but had not actually seen the order setting the deadline. Instead, she provided a general comment on how she has “worked diligently” with lawmakers to address underfunding in facilities. But the judge, in that ruling, said the governor is not blameless. He pointed out that in planning for the 2024-2025 school year, the School Facilities District — the successor to the School Facilities Board which is responsible for funding construction and repairs — estimated it needed more than $587 million to meet all the identified needs of all the schools. Yet the Department of Administration, which is under the governor’s purview, requested less than $222 million. “And the governor’s budget proposal providing for Building Renewal grant funding of less than $200 million,” Fox wrote. There was no response to repeated requests to the governor’s press aide for comments about the case, her funding plans and her own role in the problem. The post Funding freeze? GOP seeks delay in state school overhaul first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dfc87ee6011c3f4e9e47b Education Secretary Linda McMahon rips California trans athlete ‘compromise,’ tells Newsom to ‘pick a side’ te 2026-06-01T21:41:27.526Z Education Secretary Linda McMahon rips California trans athlete ‘compromise,’ tells Newsom to ‘pick a side’ Education Secretary Linda McMahon rejected California’s reintroduced policy for trans-identifying biological male athletes in girls’ sports, taking direct aim at both the state’s "shared podium" policy and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s public posture on the issue. McMahon spoke with OutKick on Monday as the Department of Education continued to recognize June as "Title IX Month," which the Trump administration is using to highlight its effort to restore sex-based protections in schools and athletics. The secretary said the administration views Title IX as a protection for female athletes, not as a law that requires girls to compete against biological males. "I think the president has made it crystal clear as to what he expects Title IX to be," McMahon said. "That is the way it was originally drafted and is expected to be: girls are in girls' sports and boys are in boys' sports." The debate has also put renewed pressure on Newsom, who said in March 2025 that it was "deeply unfair" for males to compete in women’s sports but has not pushed California to reverse its policy allowing athletes to compete based on gender identity. Asked what message she would send to Newsom, McMahon said the California governor cannot keep trying to straddle both sides of the issue. "I think he needs to stick to one plan or the other," McMahon said. "On the one hand, when he's being interviewed, he'll say that it's totally unfair and men should not compete in women's sports, and yet he does nothing about it in the state of California to make that stick. And so, he needs to pick a side and stick to it. He can't have a foot in both camps." McMahon said Title IX was created to give women athletic opportunities they had long been denied. "Title IX first came along to give women the opportunity to play in sports because they were shielded from it or prevented from going into sports," McMahon said. "So Title IX really made sports accessible to all women and now that right is being infringed on by boys who are electing to be girls and I just don't think that's correct." Title IX, part of the Education Amendments of 1972, prohibits sex discrimination in education programs or activities that receive federal funding and has long been applied to athletic opportunity. The Title IX fight has become especially prominent in California, where AB Hernandez, a biological male who identifies as a girl, competed in the girls’ division at the California state track and field championships over the weekend. INSIDE THE LAST DANCE OF AB HERNANDEZ Hernandez finished first in the girls’ high jump and triple jump, received first-place medals in both events and placed third in the long jump. Amid backlash, the California Interscholastic Federation reintroduced a pilot policy allowing additional girls to receive podium spots or medals in events where they were displaced by a biological male athlete. OutKick asked McMahon whether she viewed that as a workable compromise. "I don't think it's the right kind of compromise," McMahon said. "I still believe that men should compete in men's sports and women should compete in women's sports, and they don't have to share a podium. It is the winner of the event who earns the prize. And women should not have to compete against men." HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE SLAMS CIF'S SHARED PODIUM RULE AS HUMILIATING RESPONSE THAT FAILS FEMALE COMPETITORS The federal government has already escalated its fight with California over the issue. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found in June 2025 that the California Department of Education and CIF violated Title IX, and the Justice Department sued California the following month. The secretary also said Democrats have largely refused to confront what she views as the obvious consequences of those policies. "I just think it's another instance of a lot of Democrats who just don't want to look at what the realities are and the fact that this administration is clearly making it known through the president's executive order that men should not compete in women's sports," McMahon said. McMahon said the issue extends beyond competition and into female-only spaces, including locker rooms, travel and lodging. "It’s not just competing, it is also sharing their locker room facilities, et cetera, and traveling in buses and being in hotel rooms and all of those things," McMahon said. "And it just puts women in a very awkward position." McMahon also pointed to a recent school dispute over locker room access, criticizing the idea that girls should be the ones required to adjust when they are uncomfortable sharing intimate spaces with biological males. "In fact, there was one school over the weekend that just said, well, if women are uncomfortable in that situation, they just need to find another place to change," McMahon said. "And I don't think that's the way it ought to be. Women have their private and intimate facilities and men do as well. They should be respected." CALIFORNIA ATHLETE SAYS SHE CHANGES CLOTHES IN HER CAR TO AVOID SHARING A LOCKER ROOM WITH TRANS ATHLETE McMahon pointed to the Department of Education’s resolution with the University of Pennsylvania over Lia Thomas as a model for how institutions can address past violations. Penn agreed to apologize to female swimmers impacted by Thomas’ participation on the women’s team and restore records and titles to female athletes. "One of the settlements that the Department of Education had was with the University of Pennsylvania, in which they actually apologized to the female athletes who had lost to males," McMahon said. "And that was a big deal." Asked what other organizations or institutions she would like to see reach similar resolutions, McMahon said the department is looking across the country. "Any one of them who are breaking these rules, that's where we would like to see it," McMahon said. "And that's why we filed some Title IX cases throughout the country and are hoping to get those same kinds of resolutions made." McMahon said Penn drew national attention because of Riley Gaines, who has become one of the most prominent advocates for protecting women’s sports after competing against Thomas in college swimming. "Penn was clearly in the limelight for so long because of Riley Gaines," McMahon said. "And she's really been a stalwart for this. So that's why I'm really hoping that we'll see more schools step up to the plate on this." McMahon said the department’s focus this month is making sure schools understand the administration’s view that Title IX requires sex-based protections in sports and private spaces. "I think that this administration is rightfully celebrating Title IX," McMahon said. "And I really hope that colleges, universities, schools, and everywhere around the country will continue to celebrate this and to be respectful of it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dfc73ee6011c3f4e9e472 A.J. Brown headed to New England to reunite with Mike Vrabel after a season of Eagles unhappiness te 2026-06-01T21:41:07.592Z A.J. Brown headed to New England to reunite with Mike Vrabel after a season of Eagles unhappiness The Philadelphia Eagles wanted to trade wide receiver A.J. Brown and on Monday did just that. Call that the NFL's worst kept secret the past six months. Brown is going to the New England Patriots to reunite with his former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, who now coaches the Patriots. Brown's new team was the second-worst-kept secret in the NFL the past few months Vrabel loved Brown when they were together in Nashville. The Eagles announced they have agreed to send Brown to New England in exchange for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round selection. The compensation package was decided early Monday. Hallelujah, something we didn't already know! GIANTS WORKING OUT MULTIPLE RECEIVERS INCLUDING ODELL BECKHAM JR, WHILE EAGLES LOOK TO TRADE AJ BROWN Brown will need to pass a physical in order for the deal to be finalized. That hasn't always been an easy thing, as Maxx Crosby and the Baltimore Ravens proved earlier this offseason, so this isn't done, done until that physical is passed, passed. The reason everyone knew this was going to happen is, well, the signs were unmistakable. Brown hasn't been happy in Philly for a while. Philly hasn't been happy that Brown let his unhappiness bleed onto his cryptic social media posts and sometimes even his effort on the field. And in Foxborough, Mass., Vrabel really wanted his former player to fill a void as a No. 1 receiver the Patriots have been missing since at least the end of last season when they cut Stefon Diggs. The Patriots not only fill that void but probably get an upgrade. And Vrabel, under withering criticism for his relationship with NFL insider Dianna Russini for going on two months now, gets a welcome change to the conversation. MIKE VRABEL, ONE MONTH AFTER STARTING COUNSELING, TELLS REPORTERS HE LOVES HIS WIFE The timing of this trade was obvious because at 4 p.m. on Monday the salary cap implications for trading Brown became less onerous for the Eagles. They went from possibly carrying a $43.4 million dead-money charge to make a trade to shrinking that to $16.3 million based on NFL June 1 salary cap rules. The Patriots inherit the final four years of Brown’s contract while the Eagles will split their remaining cap hit over the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Brown immediately becomes Drake Maye’s No. 1 receiver in New England. The Patriots are hoping to take the next logical step after playing in the Super Bowl last season but losing to the Seattle Seahawks. Adding Brown, who has six 1,000-yard receiving seasons in his seven-year career, seems like a solid step toward doing that. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dfc49ee6011c3f4e9e454 Nvidia chases $200B CPU market with AI agent PCs from Microsoft, Dell, and HP te 2026-06-01T21:40:25.592Z Nvidia chases $200B CPU market with AI agent PCs from Microsoft, Dell, and HP If Nvidia has cracked a way to bring AI agents easily, safely and usefully to the masses, it could — and should — be big. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dfa38ee6011c3f4e9e428 Plans underway to reopen Havasu business after owner’s apparent suicide te 2026-06-01T21:31:36.158Z Plans underway to reopen Havasu business after owner’s apparent suicide Lake Havasu City investigators are still probing the circumstances behind the apparent suicide of former television personality and local business owner Darrell Sheets. But this week, family of the deceased say Sheets’ business could soon be reopened. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dfa1bee6011c3f4e9e402 Taxpayer-funded 'Meth Mansion' under fire as crime concerns mount around homeless campus te 2026-06-01T21:31:07.919Z Taxpayer-funded 'Meth Mansion' under fire as crime concerns mount around homeless campus A Los Angeles County-funded homeless services campus dubbed a "Meth Mansion" by critics is facing mounting scrutiny after residents, business leaders and law enforcement officials raised alarms about violence, drug activity and public safety concerns surrounding the facility. The Skid Row Care Campus, located at 442 S. Crocker Street in downtown Los Angeles, was approved by county officials as part of a broader effort to address homelessness in Skid Row. Public records reviewed by Fox News Digital show the site was established as a "Safe Services Space and Harm Reduction Health Hub" offering health care, short-term recovery beds, showers, laundry facilities, case management and harm-reduction resources. County records show the facility is operated by Homeless Health Care Los Angeles, Social Model Recovery Systems and Wesley Health Centers. The campus costs approximately $26 million annually to operate, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. But recent reporting by FOX 11 Los Angeles documented what critics describe as a growing public safety crisis around the campus, including open-air drug use, overdoses and violent crime in the immediate vicinity. LA COUNTY HOMELESS SPENDING UNDER THE MICROSCOPE OF NEWLY APPOINTED US ATTORNEY According to FOX 11, LAPD officers responded nearly 700 times to the 400 and 500 blocks of Crocker Street this year, averaging roughly six calls per day. The station also reported four homicides occurred on those two blocks during the first four months of 2026. 📢 Have a story tip, photos, or compelling video to share? 📰 Story Tips: Send me your news tips and story ideas on X: 👉 @StephenyPrice 📸 Photos & Behind-the-Scenes Content: Connect with me on Instagram: 👉 @fndstephprice 📧 Pictures, Videos & News Tips: Email me directly: 👉 stepheny.price@fox.com 🚨 If you witnessed breaking news or captured compelling photos or video, I'd love to hear from you. Fox News Digital has requested records and comment from the LAPD regarding the reported crime figures. LAPD Central Division Commanding Officer Capt. Kelli Muñiz told FOX 11 that the concentration of violence should concern city leaders regardless of the neighborhood. KAREN BASS GRILLED OVER BROKEN HOMELESSNESS PROMISE, BLAMES BUREAUCRACY FOR SLOWED PROGRESS "Any time you have four homicides in the same area, everybody should be alarmed," Muñiz said. "It shouldn't matter the socioeconomic status of that community. We're talking two small blocks. Four deaths in four months." FOX 11 also reported aerial and ground-level footage showing people openly using drugs near the facility, emergency responders treating overdose patients and suspected drug dealing in the surrounding area. "People are overdosing, people are fighting, people have lit fires. It's just mayhem, 24/7," Estela Lopez, executive director of the Downtown Industrial District Business Improvement District, previously told FOX 11. BLUE CITIES U-TURN ON DISTRIBUTING DRUG SUPPLIES TO ADDICTS AFTER PROGRESSIVE POLICIES FAIL TO STEM EPIDEMIC Downtown Los Angeles resident David Fleming told FOX 11 that conditions surrounding the facility have become a daily quality-of-life and public safety concern. "Open-air drug use, open-air drug dealing, animal abuse, public lewd sex acts — anything that you wouldn't want to have in your own neighborhood occurs there on a daily basis," Fleming said. "Don't trust the county and the city when they say they want to put some services in your neighborhood and it won't impact your neighborhood negatively." Lopez told Fox News Digital that while Skid Row has long struggled with crime and disorder, the conditions surrounding the care campus stand out even by neighborhood standards. KAREN BASS DEFENDS DENTAL CARE FOR HOMELESS METH USERS, SAYS IT’S 'ALREADY PAID FOR' "Imagine how much worse this place has to be that, in spite of it being a neighborhood of chaos and mayhem 24/7, this location has stood out for how much worse it has made that block," Lopez said. "Imagine how bad this has to be to shine out in that context." Lopez argued that government officials have failed to hold the facility accountable despite the volume of police and emergency responses associated with the area. "If this were a private business that was causing this kind of mayhem on the streets, the city would act under nuisance abatement," Lopez said. "When you have generated nearly 700 calls for service in a short period from the police department, there are measures that the city can take." WATCH: LEFT-WING LA MAYOR FACES REALITY TV CHALLENGER’S BLUNT TAKEDOWNS IN HEATED MAYORAL DEBATE "They're saying, 'Well, it's a county facility.' What does that mean?" Lopez continued. "Does that mean another government entity can come in and create mayhem, hundreds of police calls, dangerous situations and homicides, and that's okay because it's a county facility?" Lopez also criticized what she described as a lack of accountability from county officials. "I went to the county supervisor who advocated for this facility and funded it, and her staff has been completely stonewalling," Lopez said. "This is the second facility. This is not the first." HOUSING FIRST IS A DISASTER. I SAW SACRAMENTO'S HOMELESS CHAOS FIRSTHAND According to Lopez, she raised concerns about another county-backed harm-reduction facility years ago and believes officials failed to address the issues before opening the larger Crocker Street campus. GOT A TIP? The controversy has reignited debate over harm-reduction policies, which seek to reduce the health consequences of drug use through services such as clean syringes, smoking supplies, overdose-reversal medication and connections to treatment and housing services. Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, whose district includes the campus, defended the facility's mission in a statement previously provided to FOX 11. FOLLOW US ON X "Everyone in Skid Row, residents, workers, business owners, service providers, and unhoused Angelenos, deserves to be safe and treated with dignity," Jurado said. "The Skid Row Care Campus was created through extensive community input to provide essential services like showers, restrooms, laundry, health care, harm reduction, case management, and respite in a neighborhood that has been neglected for far too long." Jurado added that, "We cannot solve Skid Row by criminalizing poverty or pushing people from block to block." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass acknowledged concerns surrounding the site but emphasized that the facility is operated by Los Angeles County. CALIFORNIA’S BATTLE OVER CRIME AND HOMELESSNESS IS A WARNING TO THE NATION "This is a County-operated facility, and I am aware of and concerned about the problems associated with the campus," Bass told Fox News Digital. "I am in discussions with the County about how to resolve these concerns." CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS The County of Los Angeles previously defended the facility in a statement provided to FOX 11. "The County of Los Angeles is committed to safety and security at the Skid Row Care Campus and takes any concerns from businesses and neighbors seriously," the county said. "We recently increased campus security and expanded outreach on nearby streets to connect individuals to housing and support. We also work closely with LAPD and LA City leaders on the site's operations." Public records reviewed by Fox News Digital show county officials envisioned the campus as a key component of the county's broader Skid Row Action Plan, which sought to expand healthcare, housing assistance and harm-reduction services in the neighborhood. Fox News Digital has reached out to Los Angeles County officials, the LAPD, Jurado, and the facility's operators for additional comment and records regarding campus operations, security measures and crime trends in the surrounding area. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1df9f0ee6011c3f4e9e3e1 Arizona's Sydnie Vanek goes all-in on long jump te 2026-06-01T21:30:24.395Z Arizona's Sydnie Vanek goes all-in on long jump 👟 This story was first published in The Undercovered, a Substack newsletter by former Arizona Daily Star reporter PJ Brown covering untold stories in women's college, professional and Olympic sports. Two years ago, Sydnie Vanek was a two-sport athlete juggling volleyball and long jump, waking up at 6 a.m. for volleyball practice before squeezing in classes, track practice and the weight room. She once competed at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, California and drove straight to San Diego for a spring volleyball match the same day. In the midst of all of it, she set the Arizona freshman record in the long jump at 21-5.5, second best in program history, finished third at the Pac-12 Championships, narrowly missed the NCAA Championship finals and competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Two years later, she is still moving fast. But after finishing up the fall volleyball season, she finally settled on one sport. (At some point it came down to "what I really wanted to pursue and be really good at," Vanek said. Her life looks much different these days, and the adjustment has not been easy. She misses her former teammates and the team environment, but said she knows she made the right call. She is faster and stronger, and says everything clicked at the first meet of the season. She has hit season bests in each of her last two major competitions. Vanek won the Big 12 Outdoor Championships with a jump of 21-4, then finished third at the NCAA West Regional with a 21-9, second all-time in Arizona history. Next up is the NCAA Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., June 10-14. Arizona assistant coach Dino Dodig said she had a "championship mentality" at the Big 12 championships, taking the victory on her final jump. What struck him was how Vanek, who had competed in only a handful of events during the outdoor season, put it all together for a mistake-free jump. "Not being affected by emotions, by intensity, by crowd, by not being on the first place, going in the last jump, and then really making the best jump, your last one, that just proves that she's not just the one who has the talent. She also has the mental capacity to handle very stressful situations," Dodig said. "And for somebody who just started being fully back in the track and field … (it) just shows that she has natural psychological abilities to compete and to win. Obviously, that is a dream come true for every athlete, and a dream come true for every coach." University of Arizona’s Sydnie Vanek’s competed in the Big 12 Track and Field Outdoor Championships on May 15, 2026. Mike Christy / Arizona Athletics. Dodig has worked with Vanek only this season, but has already seen in her a drive to be the best and a willingness to do whatever it takes. Those qualities combine with her physical gifts, standing at least 6 feet tall with the lean, long build of a natural jumper. "She was born to do this sport. That physique with that type of physiological advantages that she has in terms of explosiveness, in terms of the length of the strides, in terms of how she uses it when she moves is a golden combination for an Olympic athlete to have,” Dodig said. “Any athlete dreams to have that type of balance, in terms of in physique, in terms of being able to run fast, being able to cover a lot of ground with the long strides, being able to have bounds and explosive energy out of those long strides." Dodig said Vanek still has room to grow in her technique and understanding of the event, but her natural talent, work ethic and feel for the sport have him convinced she could develop into the next top U.S. long jumper. Before the season, Dodig talked to Vanek about being patient, knowing it was her first year focused solely on long jump. The goal was not just staying healthy, but resisting the urge to chase results. "Almost like chasing a perfection in terms of technique and fundamentals and allowing the results to come to us," Dodig said. The focus was on building a complete track and field athlete, not squeezing out every inch this season. Dodig sees far more in Vanek's future than what she has already shown. “I want to develop her in a position where, when she gets stronger, when she gets faster and more fundamentally developed, then we will be watching her getting medals at the Olympic Games," Dodig said. That’s the big goal, but for now, it’s one stride at a time. And that means focusing on what’s right ahead of her. Her days now revolve around training, eating, sleeping, lifting and competing. Two years later, Vanek is still always on the move. But now all of it is pointed in one direction, and the results are starting to show. PJ Brown is the founder of The Undercovered, a Substack newsletter covering untold stories in women's college, professional and Olympic sports. Find more of her work at theundercovered.substack.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/6a1df7c5ee6011c3f4e9e39b Pentagon Bars Reporters From Its Press Office te 2026-06-01T21:21:09.992Z Pentagon Bars Reporters From Its Press Office Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly curtailed journalists’ access in the Pentagon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1df7b2ee6011c3f4e9e392 Demonstrators Cannot Be Forced to Take Down ‘86-47’ Flag, Judge Rules te 2026-06-01T21:20:50.064Z Demonstrators Cannot Be Forced to Take Down ‘86-47’ Flag, Judge Rules A federal judge wrote that the phrase, which also led to charges against the former F.B.I. director, James Comey, did not appear to constitute a true threat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1df79eee6011c3f4e9e389 Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash te 2026-06-01T21:20:30.152Z Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1df582ee6011c3f4e9e331 Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds te 2026-06-01T21:11:30.238Z Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds A simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older individuals before more serious symptoms occur, scientists have discovered. Writing is a complex, brain-heavy workout that requires the mind to process information, organize thoughts and send precise signals to the fingers all at once, according to experts. Because writing draws on so many complex mental functions, researchers believe that small changes in how people write could provide early warning signs for cognitive impairment. FIRST BLOOD TEST FOR ALZHEIMER’S DIAGNOSIS CLEARED BY FDA Researchers in Portugal wanted to see if analyzing the process of writing — such as how long a person pauses or how they organize their strokes — could catch cognitive changes earlier than traditional paper-and-pencil tests, which usually only grade the final answer. The study looked at 58 older adults between the ages of 62 and 92 living in care homes, according to a press release. Among the participants, 38 had already been diagnosed with cognitive impairment. Each volunteer was asked to complete various writing exercises using an ink pen on a specialized digital tablet that tracked their precise hand movements. The tests covered basic pen control, copying sentences from a flashcard, and writing sentences that others spoke aloud, the researchers said. DEMENTIA RISK FOR PEOPLE 55 AND OLDER HAS DOUBLED, NEW STUDY FINDS Simple tasks, like drawing lines or copying text, did not reveal major differences between the two groups. Because these activities rely mostly on basic motor skills, the team hypothesized that they weren't mentally challenging enough to expose subtle cognitive issues. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES When writing from dictation, older adults with cognitive impairment had writing patterns that were noticeably slower, more fragmented and less coordinated. "Dictation tasks are more sensitive because they require the brain to do multiple things at once: listen, process language, convert sounds into written form and coordinate movement," Dr. Ana Rita Matias, the study's senior author from the University of Évora, stated in the press release. As a sentence became more complex, the brain struggled to keep up. Adults with cognitive decline took longer to start writing, paused more frequently and struggled with stroke organization, the study found. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Currently, diagnosing cognitive decline often involves expensive brain scans or lengthy psychological testing. "The long-term goal is to develop a tool that is easy to administer, time-efficient and affordable, allowing integration into everyday healthcare contexts without requiring specialized or expensive equipment," Matias said. The study did have some limitations, including that it was relatively small. As it was limited to 58 older adults living in care homes, larger and more diverse groups need to be tested to confirm the findings, the researchers noted. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The study also did not account for the participants' use of medications, which could potentially impact both handwriting and brain function. The study was published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1df56eee6011c3f4e9e328 The things Abdul Carter conveniently didn't mention about his distaste for President Trump te 2026-06-01T21:11:10.235Z The things Abdul Carter conveniently didn't mention about his distaste for President Trump The New York Giants have a lot going on with the return of Odell Beckham Jr., along with the addition of two other receivers in JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios, so the controversy caused when Abdul Carter complained teammate Jaxson Dart supports President Donald Trump is on the back burner now. That's how the Giants want it. That's how Carter probably wants it because he definitely doesn't need anyone doing any critical thinking about the episode. DART AND CARTER HUG IT OUT BUT NEITHER APOLOGIZES But WFAN host Craig Carton of the Carton Show with Chris McMonigle has apparently given the saga some thought and he shared some of those on Don't@Me with Dan Dakich. "Abdul Carter had nothing to say when his coach did a press conference about his whole family meeting the president," Carton said. "He had nothing to say when Saquon Barkley golfed with [Trump]. No, it's white people. It's white people that offend dumbasses." It's not just White people. Because Harbaugh is White. Carter found it easy to say, "if [Dart] chooses to align himself with a man like President Trump, it's my responsibility based on what I believe or what I stand on, to not only show my teammates that I'm against that, but to show the world." This, while conveniently not mentioning whether he has any problem with Harbaugh, who visited Trump at the White House prior to the 2025 season. Carter also conveniently didn't mention that Lawrence Taylor, the greatest defensive player in franchise history, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and the man Carter asked for permission to wear his retired jersey, is a Trump supporter. ABDUL CARTER DELETES CRITICISM OF JAXSON DART ON SOCIAL MEDIA Taylor has appeared publicly with Trump on multiple occasions over the last several years, including campaign rallies, White House events and golf outings. One of the most notable appearances came in May of 2024 when Taylor joined Trump on stage at a campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey. Trump introduced Taylor as "the greatest defensive player ever" and referred to Taylor and former Giants running back O.J. Anderson as his "golfing partners." Taylor then delivered one of his strongest public endorsements of Trump, telling the crowd: "I grew up a Democrat, and I've always been a Democrat — until I met this man right here." Taylor later added: "[Trump] will not have to worry about nobody in my family ever vote for a Democrat again." That happened one month after Carter publicly requested the honor of wearing Taylor's retired No. 56. Taylor denied the request and Carter wears No. 3 now, but the second-year player had obvious respect for Taylor. Has that respect diminished based on Taylor's sheer audacity of supporting Trump more openly than Dart ever has? We don't know because Carter has never criticized Taylor. Or Harbaugh, his coach. Or been asked about it, either. This is where the fabled toughness of the New York media failed last week. They asked Dart if he made a mistake being with Trump at a rally. They didn't ask Carter if he made a mistake calling out a teammate publicly. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! They asked Dart if he understood why introducing Trump would be considered controversial by some. They didn't ask Carter if he understood how Trump won the vote of 77 million Americans, the second-highest vote total in U.S. history, and his distaste for the president would be considered controversial by some. And, yes, the media spoke with Harbaugh, too. They didn't ask the coach about his meeting with Trump. And they didn't ask Carter if that visit by his coach similarly offends him? So, one supposes, there are reasons the New York media also want this story to die because it paints some of them in a light of doing incomplete work. "People are always looking for something to latch on to, to attack those who support Trump," Carton told Dakich. "It's interesting to me that so many people are upset about a second-year QB introducing the president, but I didn't hear one of those members of the media say a word about Josh Jacobs allegedly strangling his girlfriend." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1df546ee6011c3f4e9e31c Appeals Court Says 28 Transgender Troops Who Sued Can Remain in Military te 2026-06-01T21:10:30.384Z Appeals Court Says 28 Transgender Troops Who Sued Can Remain in Military The ruling gives a temporary reprieve to a group of service members while their lawsuit proceeds. The plaintiffs plan to ask the court to extend the ruling to all transgender troops. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1df2feee6011c3f4e9e2c1 Jimmy Kimmel says he felt 'defeated' after Colbert show was cancelled, says CBS is using 'made-up numbers' te 2026-06-01T21:00:46.625Z Jimmy Kimmel says he felt 'defeated' after Colbert show was cancelled, says CBS is using 'made-up numbers' Late-night talk shows used to be a unifying force in American television. Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch Johnny Carson poke fun at everyone, identify and support up-and-coming comics, entertain with clever and timeless skits, bring on musical guests and tell jokes. Those days are long, long gone. Late-night talk shows are now yet another vehicle for left-wing political activism. Hosts like Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver and Seth Meyers have all but abandoned any pretense of comedy in favor of yet another lecture on their ideological preferences. As a result, despite outsized salaries, ratings have dropped dramatically, and these shows are less important than they've ever been. That led to the cancellation of "Late Night with Stephen Colbert" after years of losing money, with CBS saying they were losing $40 million a year to do a less entertaining version of an MSNBC show. Naturally, the few devoted left-wing viewers of the Colbert show were furious. And that includes Jimmy Kimmel himself. DEMOCRATS FAWN OVER STEPHEN COLBERT FOR HOLDING 'TRUTH TO POWER' AFTER CBS CANCELS SHOW Kimmel, in a new interview with Vulture, explained how "defeated" he felt when he heard that Colbert's show was being taken off the air. "I feel a little bit defeated about it," he said in the interview. "In a lot of ways, I feel like I’m looking at my own future." Kimmel, of course, blamed President Donald Trump for the show's cancellation, and cast doubt on CBS' statement that Colbert's show was losing a fortune. His proof? That in 2023, the New York Times reported that Colbert turned down a longer, five-year contract in favor of three. To him, that implies the show wasn't losing money for the network. "Am I to believe that over the course of those two years, they suddenly started losing $40 million a year?" he said. "These are just made-up numbers." As for Trump, Kimmel claims he feels "sorry" for the President of the United States. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I feel sorry for him," he claimed. "He obviously didn’t get hugged a lot." Says the man who joked about Melania Trump having the "glow like an expectant widow." Kimmel saying he felt "defeated" by the Colbert show cancellation gives the game away. These aren't meant to be comedy programs to entertain people, they're part of a political project. Opposition to the right, group therapy for the "resistance" left. And Kimmel, who has never been accused of thoughtfulness or thoroughness, claiming that Colbert's contract offer proves something is once again wrong. That offer would have been made long before a new regime headed by David Ellison took over at CBS. A regime that does not view losing money in service of the Democratic Party as a noble goal. For most in entertainment, it doesn't matter how well a show or movie performs as long as it carries the correct ideological outputs. Just look at Disney's last four to five years of film and television releases. The issue with Kimmel, and Colbert of course, is that over time, they lost whatever infinitesimal humor they may once have had. They are not funny. Their shows are not funny. Nobody cares about their skits or "jokes" or monologue’s. Random YouTubers routinely get millions more views than they do. And they're either completely clueless as to why, or unable to fix it. That's on them, not us. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1df0dbee6011c3f4e9e289 Catherine te 2026-06-01T20:51:39.024Z Catherine Catherine is a young female shepherd mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1df0a7ee6011c3f4e9e24b Mills Reminds Maine Voters She’s ‘Still on the Ballot’ for Senate Amid Platner Controversy te 2026-06-01T20:50:47.025Z Mills Reminds Maine Voters She’s ‘Still on the Ballot’ for Senate Amid Platner Controversy A month after withdrawing from the state’s Senate race, Gov. Janet Mills suggested she remained an option after the likely Democratic nominee, Graham Platner, faced a new scandal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1df090ee6011c3f4e9e230 Tucson children's museum hosts adults-only Nostalgia Night te 2026-06-01T20:50:24.401Z Tucson children's museum hosts adults-only Nostalgia Night The Tucson Children's Museum is marking 40 years with a full slate of events, including Saturday's 21-plus after-hours night for grown-ups who want to relive their childhood. Nostalgia Night is June 6 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event offers the "kids who grew up here an opportunity to come back and play, even if they don't have kids themselves," said Director of Marketing Teresa Truelsen. Attendees can make custom charm bracelets at the Sigfus Charm Bar or get a portrait drawn in minutes by Face Me Portraits by Linus, a local artist who draws portraits without looking at the paper. The event will also feature live music by DJ Bay Bay Ruthless, with the museum courtyard transformed into a dance floor. Attendees can purchase food from Chef Pablo Valencia's award-winning Scratching the Plate food truck, with alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages available from Crooked Tooth Brewery, Ray Ray's Sonoran, Los Milics Vineyards and Transit Tea. General admission "plus" tickets include two drink tickets with the price of admission. The museum and all its exhibits will be open for attendees to interact with and enjoy, alongside a photo booth and other "retro activities." Live music is a staple of the Tucson Children's Museum's adult after-hours events, including the upcoming Nostalgia Night on June 6. Courtesy of Children's Museum Tucosn. Truelsen said the museum has hosted other 21-and-up events in the past, including its annual "evening of play" event in October. Nostalgia Night is meant to be a more intimate and scaled-down version and is "really just a night to have fun, look back, and play." The event is part of the museum's larger yearlong 40th anniversary celebration. The museum has already hosted events including Futureville Day, where kids got the chance to explore future careers and opportunities, and Desert Discovery Day, a celebration of community and culture within the Sonoran Desert. In addition to Nostalgia Night, the museum is hosting a July 18 Birthday Bash to celebrate its history with a 1980s-themed after-hours event for all ages. Summer is the busiest time of year for the museum, with kids out of school and parents looking for fun ways to keep them entertained, according to Truelsen. Beyond expanded summer hours, the museum has partnered with the Downtown Experience Summer Event Series, which includes evening activities and experiences from four local museums. On the last Friday of the month through August, the museum will host after-hours events included with the price of admission. The next is June 26, when the museum will host a Bubble Bash complete with foam cannons, bubble machines and other related attractions. More information can be found on the children's museum calendar on its website. Elias Bonilla is a journalism and political science major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact him at ebonilla1500@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dee37ee6011c3f4e9e1da Condado de Pima abre primer centro de recuperación de opioides. Seis meses después, lo que funciona y lo que no. te 2026-06-01T20:40:23.198Z Condado de Pima abre primer centro de recuperación de opioides. Seis meses después, lo que funciona y lo que no. Read in English Michael Schaeter llegó al centro SAFR sin tener adónde ir. Había huido de una relación de violencia doméstica y se encontraba sin hogar. A los pocos momentos de cruzar la puerta, fue bienvenido, pudo tomar una ducha y comenzó a recibir medicamentos para tratar el trastorno por consumo de opioides. “Este lugar me recibió de inmediato”, dijo. La experiencia de Schaeter refleja lo que el primer centro de recuperación y sobriedad con supervisión médica del condado de Pima, conocido como SAFR, fue diseñado para hacer: brindar atención inmediata y de bajo umbral a algunos de los residentes más vulnerables del condado. Desde su apertura en enero, el centro atendió a más de 130 pacientes en los primeros tres meses. Ahora, una evaluación preliminar ofrece una primera mirada de lo que está funcionando y lo que aún necesita atención. El condado de Pima enfrenta una crisis de opioides con alrededor de 2 mil muertes por sobredosis desde 2020; el 97% de esas muertes fueron accidentales. Como respuesta, hace seis meses abrió el primer centro alternativo de recuperación con supervisión médica para la sobriedad (SAFR, por sus siglas en inglés) en el 250 S. Toole Ave., y ya ha atendido a más de 130 pacientes en el condado de Pima. En noviembre de 2025, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Pima aprobó una asignación de 1.8 millones de dólares del Consejo Asesor Regional del Acuerdo sobre Opioides para financiar el centro establecido por Community Bridges Inc. El centro opera como un programa de desvío de bajo umbral que ofrece servicios médicos tanto a personas que llegan voluntariamente como a personas que suelen ser atendidas por fuerzas del orden o servicios de emergencia. El centro cuenta con 15 camas, opera las 24 horas del día, los siete días de la semana, y se anima a los pacientes a permanecer durante 96 horas. El centro ofrece evaluaciones clínicas, medicamentos para el trastorno por consumo de opioides y referencias para tratamiento a largo plazo. Los pacientes no necesitan seguro médico para recibir atención. Francisco Calles es paciente del centro SAFR. Está esperando ser ubicado en una vivienda y busca recuperarse de la adicción al fentanilo y al alcohol. “Mi primera experiencia fue de bienvenida”, dijo. “Bienvenido a nuestra compañía, bienvenido a nuestra ayuda”. Calles escuchó sobre el programa por personas que conoció en una parada de autobús en el centro de Tucson. Dijo que, como paciente que llegó por cuenta propia, el personal lo anima a seguir regresando para recibir ayuda. “Si no eres capaz de cuidarte tú mismo, ellos te cuidarán”, dijo. Desde la apertura del centro en enero, el equipo Responsive, Insight, Strategy and Engagement (RISE) de la Universidad de Arizona fue subcontratado por Community Bridges para realizar una evaluación del periodo piloto entre enero y marzo y analizar cómo está avanzando el centro. En los próximos tres meses, los líderes del condado de Pima decidirán si el periodo piloto del centro SAFR continuará con una extensión de un año. “Los próximos meses representan una ventana crítica”, reportó el equipo RISE. “El programa se está acercando a un nivel de madurez operativa que aún no era posible durante los primeros meses tras su apertura”. En dos meses, se había gastado el 10% del presupuesto, quedando 1.68 millones de dólares disponibles. En enero y febrero, el costo promedio por paciente fue de 1,706 dólares y el costo promedio por día fue de 3,123 dólares. Esto fue lo que encontró el equipo RISE: ¿Quiénes son los pacientes? El centro SAFR registró 149 admisiones hasta el 22 de marzo y atendió a 138 pacientes. El 100% de los pacientes estaba desempleado y el 97% no tenía vivienda, mientras que el 76% contaba con Medicaid. Todos los pacientes del centro SAFR deben someterse a una prueba de detección de drogas en orina. En febrero y marzo, un tercio dio positivo a opiáceos y el 91% dio positivo a fentanilo. Los pacientes con trastorno por consumo de opioides pueden comenzar o continuar el tratamiento con buprenorfina, un medicamento utilizado para tratar el consumo de opioides en un proceso conocido como MOUD. Más de dos tercios de los pacientes reportaron hablar con otras personas menos de una vez por semana. Según el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Pima, una de las barreras más importantes para acceder a atención es la actitud hacia las personas que enfrentan problemas de consumo de drogas. “Varias personas con experiencia vivida reportaron haber enfrentado estigma y juicios al buscar atención médica, así como en interacciones con personal de las fuerzas del orden y el público en general”, informó el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Pima. La mayoría de las referencias al centro SAFR provinieron del Departamento de Policía de Tucson. El resto fueron referencias de amigos, familiares, otros programas de Community Bridges y servicios de salud. “Desde el inicio estamos viendo que las personas salen de los campamentos y llegan aquí, ya sea a través de un programa de desvío o por cuenta propia como una opción voluntaria”, dijo el administrador adjunto del condado, Steve Holmes, durante una reunión de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Pima en febrero. El centro SAFR cuenta con dos entradas principales: una para el registro de pacientes y otra para entregas realizadas por el Departamento de Policía de Tucson y personal de primeros auxilios. “Te dan todos los medicamentos que necesitas para ayudarte a mantenerte sobrio”, dijo Schaeter, paciente del centro. “Si sigues el programa, te encaminan”. Los pacientes permanecen más tiempo en el centro Durante una reunión de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Pima en febrero, Holmes dijo que uno de los desafíos era que la mayoría de los pacientes no permanecía durante los cuatro días completos previstos. “Las personas que permanecen más tiempo parecen tener condiciones menos agudas relacionadas con el trastorno por consumo de sustancias”, dijo Holmes. Según el equipo RISE de la Universidad de Arizona, el tiempo de permanencia ha aumentado cada mes. El equipo predijo que los pacientes han permanecido más tiempo debido a que durante las labores de alcance se describió el lugar como un refugio. En el primer mes, el tiempo promedio que los pacientes permanecieron en el centro fue de 10.7 horas, en comparación con 89.3 horas en marzo. La meta del centro es que los pacientes permanezcan las 96 horas completas. Los análisis realizados por el equipo RISE concluyeron que los pacientes de mayor edad, aquellos que recibieron una evaluación psiquiátrica y quienes continuaron tomando medicamentos para el trastorno por consumo de opioides (MOUD, por sus siglas en inglés) tendían a permanecer más tiempo. Escasez de personal y problemas en la calidad de los datos Community Bridges había cubierto 11 de los 19 puestos de trabajo en el centro hasta finales de marzo. El equipo RISE reconoció una falta de enfermeros y trabajadores de salud conductual, con ocho vacantes aún sin cubrir. “Hacen las cosas a tiempo cuando tienen personal”, dijo Bonnie Joerz, paciente del centro SAFR. “A veces no tienen suficiente personal para ayudar, así que espero cuatro o cinco horas”. “Espero volver a ponerme de pie”, dijo. La falta de datos suficientes fue el problema más importante encontrado durante la evaluación del equipo RISE. Un memorando de la directora del Departamento de Salud, Theresa Cullen, indicó que la evaluación identificó problemas críticos que deben abordarse con rapidez. “El informe enfatiza que los sistemas actuales de datos siguen siendo insuficientes y requieren inversión adicional en personal, capacitación e infraestructura tecnológica”, dijo Cullen. Un ejemplo de los problemas de calidad de datos en el centro SAFR ocurre durante la llegada de un paciente. Este periodo se conoce como tiempo de triaje y mide el tiempo entre la llegada del paciente al centro y el momento en que recibe atención. La meta del centro es que ese tiempo sea de 10 minutos. En enero, los datos reportaron que el tiempo de admisión y evaluación inicial fue de cero minutos para todos los pacientes, lo que sugiere un problema en la documentación. Para abordar esto, Community Bridges agregó un campo de ingreso de datos para que los pacientes lo completen al llegar al centro. Entre febrero y marzo, 14 pacientes reportaron su tiempo de evaluación inicial.  Según el equipo RISE, otras áreas con deficiencias en la recolección de datos incluyen el seguimiento de derivaciones realizadas por las fuerzas del orden, datos poco confiables en las encuestas de satisfacción de pacientes e información faltante sobre el tratamiento MOUD. “Abordar estos problemas será esencial para garantizar la precisión de la evaluación y la sostenibilidad a largo plazo”, dijo la administradora del condado, Jan Lesher, en un memorando. Los pacientes han pasado de ser referidos con amigos y familiares a otros programas Una prioridad del centro es desarrollar planes adicionales de tratamiento para los pacientes después de que reciben el alta. “SAFR ha demostrado un sólido desempeño inicial al conectar a las personas con atención continua, con aproximadamente el 96% de los pacientes recibiendo referencias al momento de ser dados de alta, acercándose a la meta del programa del 100%”, dijo Cullen. En enero, alrededor de la mitad de los pacientes recibieron referencias para ser ubicados con familiares y amigos como parte de su tratamiento. En febrero y marzo, la mayoría de las referencias pasó a dirigirse a otras clínicas. Schaeter fue referido a un refugio de Community Bridges después de su primera visita al centro SAFR. “Estuve ahí durante cuatro meses”, dijo. “Ese lugar era excelente”. La razón más común por la que los pacientes no recibían un alta adecuada se debía a factores personales y emocionales. El equipo RISE señaló que esto a menudo reflejaba pacientes que no estaban listos para recibir tratamiento o que requerían atención médica adicional. Según la evaluación de RISE, hubo 25 incidentes en enero y febrero que presentaron problemas para las referencias y pudieron haber derivado en altas incompletas. El 52% de esos incidentes correspondió a pacientes que rechazaron tratamiento médico, el 12% estuvo relacionado con presunta actividad criminal, el 8% con abuso físico y el 4% con agresiones al personal. No se reportaron incidentes en marzo. Mejoran condiciones para el cuidado de mascotas Las mascotas pueden brindar apoyo adicional a pacientes con trastorno por consumo de sustancias. El centro SAFR ha estado desarrollando un programa de cuidado animal para pacientes que son dueños de mascotas. En febrero y marzo, seis perros y un gato fueron alojados en el centro. Community Bridges colaboró con el Pima Animal Care Center para proporcionar vacunas gratuitas contra la rabia a los pacientes antes de su llegada. En las instalaciones hay jaulas, correas, arneses y una estación dispensadora de bolsas para desechos, y el personal con alergias a animales fue reasignado a otros programas. Según el equipo RISE, aún se necesitan mejoras en el seguimiento de datos para medir el impacto que las mascotas tienen en el tiempo de permanencia de los pacientes en el centro. El personal también identificó dificultades para encontrar referencias a lugares que acepten mascotas para los pacientes después de recibir el alta. Se ha propuesto un área para perros, pero todavía no está en funcionamiento. Traducción: Beatriz Limón The post Condado de Pima abre primer centro de recuperación de opioides. Seis meses después, lo que funciona y lo que no. appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dec35ee6011c3f4e9e199 Kristin Cavallari lets loose during a dominant Miami Swim Week, ESPN's vulgar hot mic & 'Bama beer wall! te 2026-06-01T20:31:49.344Z Kristin Cavallari lets loose during a dominant Miami Swim Week, ESPN's vulgar hot mic & 'Bama beer wall! Whew. I'm back! Did I miss anything? What a week. What a long — loooooooooooooooong — week. A good vacation, of course, but a long week. Amber and I were both gone last week, which means this was the Matt Reigle show every day. Were y'all nice? I hope so. Today, though, we get back on track. We're in June. Can you believe it? This is the halfway point of the year for me. I know it's not technically until July 2, but it's really today. When the calendar flips to June, we're (un)officially in the second half of the season. And that's when things start to ramp up. You spend the first half of the schedule just trying to keep your head above water. You just want to stay in the race. You can't win a championship during that time, but you can certainly lose one. But now, we GO. It's all hands on deck. All systems go. College World Series. FIFA. Dog Days of MLB. NFL mini-camps, and then training camp. College football media days. Two more golf majors. It's all ahead of us right now, and it's time to dial it in. Let's roll. Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where Kristin Cavallari dominates a Miami Swim Week like the veteran she is. GEORGIA PLAYER HITS MAMMOTH GO-AHEAD HOME RUN, PROMPTLY GETS EJECTED FOR EXCESSIVE CELEBRATION DURING TROT What else? I've got the best of the rest from a loaded weekend of #content, the first three days of the Road to Omaha DELIVERED, and where do we stand on this Georgia player getting tossed after hitting a ball to outer space yesterday afternoon? Seems silly to me, but I'd like to hear from YOU. Grab you something tall and strong — and make it a hurricane to celebrate the start of hurricane season down here in Florida — and THEN settle in for a Monday 'Cap! Yep. That's right. For all my fellow Floridians in class ... today is the day. The start of hurricane season. The time of year where we brush up on our spaghetti model knowledge, and quickly try to re-learn the difference between the EURO model and GFS. I'm pretty sure Google also has a new AI hurricane model that will be all the rage whenever the next storm hits, so I'm looking forward to that. The good news? While today marks the beginning of hurricane season, we all know not to really pay attention until we get into August. It's usually pretty quiet until then. But come August-October? Heads on a SWIVEL at all times. Right now, it's just hot, humid, and rainy. I came home from a week vacation and my yard looked like the jungle. I spent three hours yesterday getting it back in shape, and that was just the front. I haven't even attacked the back yet. And by the time I finish with that, the front will be ready again! But this is when we grind down here. We grind during these months so we can enjoy the fall. It's a rite of passage in this great state, and one I quite enjoy. Now, I also enjoy Miami Swim Week. So does Kristin Cavallari. She bats lead-off to start class! You know it's officially summer when Miami Swim Week kicks into high gear. Good to see Kristin Cavallari still firing the fastball, too. Absolute veteran of the game. Just a grinder. You can have all your up-and-coming influencers. I'm good dancing with the partner I came with, and that's Kristin Cavallari. Welcome to Florida, Kristin! It's not the most glamorous time of year down here, but it's still better than being anywhere else. OK, let's get to the best #content from a big weekend. Has the Road to Omaha delivered so far, or WHAT? What a weekend. What an opening act from college baseball. March Madness gets all the shine, but June Madness is so criminally underrated. I've caped up for college baseball for years now. I've BEGGED ESPN to give it more airtime during the actual season. VANDERBILT PITCHER SCREAMS AT BATTER LIKE A MANIAC, GETS HIT WITH INSTANT KARMA ONE PITCH LATER This weekend was exactly why. Just unlimited #content ... and it's not done! We've got a bunch of Game 7s (3s) today to decide the next round. Can't wait. Anyway, a couple thoughts ... Speaking of undoing stupid things, let's rapid-fire this Monday class into a big Monday night with maybe the dumbest sequence in the history of college baseball yesterday afternoon in Athens: OK class ... where do we stand on this? I am firmly in the "BS" camp here. Firmly. This is silly. What did Mike Gundy once ask? "Where are we at in society today?!" We're really ejecting players for celebrating too much after they just hit a go-ahead nuke in a regional final? Seriously? How is this even real? This kid just hit the biggest home run of his life — a moment every athlete dreams about — and the umps toss him? The Pussification of America. And how about the Liberty players and coaches whining about it? Instead of whining, how about you just drill the kid in the back next time? Or, better yet, go up there the next inning and win the game? But we're ... ejecting ... kids over THIS? Read the room, blue! This isn't a random Sunday rubber game in March. This is June Madness! If a kid hits a tank like that, in THAT spot, let him celebrate. And then, let the players take care of it. End of story. Next? On the way out, let's go ahead and pour one out for Russell Wilson, who is apparently hanging them up (temporarily?) and joining the CBS pregame show this fall. Should be RIVETING stuff! Just think ... that man will be sending it out to Tony Romo at 4:25 p.m. in just a few short months. What a stable CBS is building. How will we ever compete?! OK, that's it for today. Good start to the week. Take us into a new month, Maggie Sajak! See you Wednesday. OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. (roughly, we’re not robots). Did the Georgia player deserve to get tossed? Email me at Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dec20ee6011c3f4e9e18c Former IndyCar driver Rick Treadway dies in motorcycle crash at 56 te 2026-06-01T20:31:28.155Z Former IndyCar driver Rick Treadway dies in motorcycle crash at 56 Rick Treadway, a former IndyCar driver who raced at the 2002 Indianapolis 500, died on Saturday in a motorcycle crash, the company announced. He was 56. Treadway raced the 2002 Indy 500 under his father Fred Treadway’s race team. He started in 17th and finished in 29th in that race. He got his first start on the IndyCar circuit in 2001 in Kentucky midway through the season. He made eight starts the following season. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "The Indy 500 start was the highlight of Treadway’s INDYCAR SERIES career, which consisted of 11 races in the 2001 and 2002 seasons for his father’s teams Treadway-Hubbard Racing and Treadway Racing," Indianapolis Motor Speedway said in a news release. IndyCar drivers like Conor Daly and Arie Luyendyk paid tribute to Treadway in posts on X. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Really sad to see this news today. If you listen to @SpeedStreetPod you know how much this name means to a certain segment of our show. RIP Ricky. We’ll keep doing our #indy500 driver research in your honor!" Daly wrote. Luyendyk added, "Sad news hearing Rick Treadway passed away last Saturday. Our condolences go out to my former @IndyCar team owner Fred Treadway, Janice and Brian Treadway. Rick was a fun, crazy, humble, wild and brave personality. "RIP Ricky. We are thinking of you, Treadway family." Treadway previously competed in the Formula 2000 junior formula racing series and competed in the Indy Legends Charity Pro-Am Race from 2014 to 2018. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dec0cee6011c3f4e9e183 Newsom blasts Democrats for their 'victim mentality' that enabled homeless crisis te 2026-06-01T20:31:08.165Z Newsom blasts Democrats for their 'victim mentality' that enabled homeless crisis California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke to podcaster and academic Scott Galloway on Thursday about how the Democratic Party has made major missteps in recent years that continue to damage its reputation. On the "The Prof G Pod" podcast, Galloway pointed to Los Angeles as an example: "LA does feel like as a proxy for — if Democrats can't figure out a way to run cities and operate them well, we're just going to have trouble across the whole federal stack in terms of elections." While Newsom said that progress has been made in California, he admitted it has not been visible or felt as much as it should. "The ultimate manifestation of that failure, the byproduct of the affordability crisis, what's happening as it relates to street homelessness," he said. "Unsheltered homelessness, encampments in particular, the permissiveness particularly that came at peak during and after COVID as it relates to tents out on the streets and sidewalks, the quality of life, the diminution of quality of life and this notion that we couldn't do anything about it." CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR CANDIDATE WARNS OF 'MAGA-LIKE' STATE MOVEMENT UNLESS DEMS 'WAKE UP' Newsom argued that the inability of local leaders to take action on the issue reflected "this sort of victim mindset that, frankly, was almost universal with many of the leaders in local government." "Somehow we were applying the standard that it was compassionate to step over people in the streets and the sidewalks in the name of, you know, their personal liberty," he said. "When, in fact, the degradation of the communities, the businesses that were impacted by that, the family structure — you know, mom that just wants to walk his or her kid down to the playground, or in the stroller — was outraged and furious and didn't trust government." "And so it is the issue that defines people's angers. It's the issue that defines my anger as governor," Newsom added. "Here's the good news. For the first time in close to two decades, Scott — no other governor has been able to say this in decades — we've seen almost a double-digit decrease in unsheltered homeless in the state of California." Galloway noted that he loves visiting the LA area where he was born and raised but that he typically only stays in the "bubble" of a nice hotel where people come to visit him.  "Whenever I step outside of my bubble, I'm somewhat rattled by the extreme homelessness," he said. STEPHEN A SMITH CALLS ON GAVIN NEWSOM TO ‘ANSWER’ FOR CALIFORNIA’S HOMELESSNESS, CRIME Newsom touted progress on the homeless issue in California, including in LA, due to new policies in the state that didn't exist six or seven years ago. "Again, the state had no homeless strategy, no homeless plan. It was not there for the cities and counties," he said, noting various reforms, including using more coercion to get people off the streets. "And again, it's a flywheel. Progress has finally been made, but it does mark, you're right, so much the anger and frustration, particularly in the country's second-largest city, LA," Newsom added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Later in the conversation, Newsom was asked about what actions he was proud of and which he regretted during his governorship.  "You know, I think the biggest problem with the Democratic Party is we're perceived, rightfully, as too slow, weak, and ineffective," he said. "We got to be more aggressive, stronger, more assertive, more clear, more conviction." He also noted that Americans are more wary of the government after experiencing missteps during the COVID-19 pandemic. "You know, we lost a lot of trust during COVID, and we haven't gotten that back," he said. "And I think we've under-indexed how so much has changed since COVID, and I was a little slow at understanding how much had changed." "So it's not a specific action per se," he said of trying to recall an action he is proud of or that missed the mark. "But it's, I think, just broader tonal appreciation that everything had changed, but I hadn't changed to the degree that I should as a leader of the fourth-largest economy in the world. I have begun to address that in much more robust ways, but I think that would be something I would reflect on as a point of critique and consideration." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1debe2ee6011c3f4e9e165 From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield’s alumni now? te 2026-06-01T20:30:26.715Z From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield’s alumni now? We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1de9a0ee6011c3f4e9e124 Two hikers capture terrifying video of charging grizzly bears at Glacier National Park te 2026-06-01T20:20:48.150Z Two hikers capture terrifying video of charging grizzly bears at Glacier National Park A pair of hikers got the scare of a lifetime while trekking through Glacier National Park over Memorial Day weekend when they found themselves face-to-face with not one, but two charging grizzly bears. The terrifying encounter was captured on video and later shared on Instagram by hiker Mason Van Zeeland, who was exploring the Montana park with Alyssa Olsen when the pair crossed paths with the bears. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK According to ABC News, other hikers had warned them that grizzlies had been spotted on the trail. Even so, nothing could have prepared them for what happened next. One bear ran past the hikers before a second stopped nearby. "I was kind of like, joking, and then the bear growled and I was like, 'Oh no, this ain't happy times anymore,'" Olsen said. The video shows just how quickly the situation escalated. "We're going to die. We're actually gonna die. Holy heck!" Olsen can be heard saying as the bears move through the area. BEAR ATTACK IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK LEAVES 2 HIKERS INJURED At first, the hikers thought they might simply be able to wait out the encounter. "We decided after a few minutes to keep going and just stay ready and I guess, being optimistic isn't always the best," Van Zeeland said. That plan changed when one of the grizzlies turned its attention toward them. That’s when Van Zeeland deployed the bear spray. "It definitely looked at us and then that's when I let out a little spray, and it turned the other way and ran off into the woods by the lake," he said. The hikers later speculated that the bears may have been siblings. Thankfully, both bears and both humans were unharmed. But their close call serves as another reminder that Glacier National Park remains very much grizzly country. The National Park Service recommends hikers stay at least 100 yards away from bears whenever possible, carry bear spray, avoid running during encounters and slowly back away if a bear is nearby. The incident comes less than a month after a hiker was found dead in Glacier National Park following what authorities described as a suspected bear attack. Search-and-rescue crews discovered the hiker's body approximately 2.5 miles up the Mt. Brown Trail on May 7. Authorities said the victim was found "approximately 50 feet off the trail in a densely wooded area with downed timber." The incident marked Glacier National Park's first deadly bear attack since 1998. For Olsen and Van Zeeland, their encounter ended with a story they'll never forget — and a strong reminder for all of us that carrying bear spray in grizzly country isn't optional.  It may be the only reason they're around to tell the tale. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1de98cee6011c3f4e9e11b Trump admin backs off controversial $2B fund, clearing path for stalled GOP immigration bill te 2026-06-01T20:20:28.153Z Trump admin backs off controversial $2B fund, clearing path for stalled GOP immigration bill The Department of Justice (DOJ) pressed pause on the Trump administration's "anti-weaponization" fund on Monday, giving Senate Republicans runway to hammer through a massive immigration enforcement funding package in the process. The DOJ announced on X that it would abide by a Virginia federal court's order to not move forward with the fund. It comes as Republicans in the upper chamber punted their plan to advance a $72 billion immigration enforcement package over deep concerns about who could access the flow of taxpayer dollars from the nearly $2 billion fund. SENATE GOP ERUPTS OVER TRUMP DOJ 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION' FUND, PUNTS ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING The DOJ said in a statement that it "disagrees strongly with the decision on the Anti-Weaponization Fund" by the Virginia district court, "wherein the Court stated that, under no circumstances, may the Department of Justice proceed with the Anti-Weaponization Fund recently established in order to make up for the tremendous abuse, harm, and hate unfairly shown to so many people." "This fund was open to anybody who was so weaponized, targeted, or persecuted, whether they were Democrat, Republican, Conservative, Independent, or otherwise," the agency said. "The Department will abide by the Court’s ruling." GOP'S PRIMED FOR PRIMARY SEASON PAYBACK ON TRUMP'S MOST AMBITIOUS, CONTROVERSIAL POLICY For the time being, that could ease Republicans' concerns over whether those convicted of assaulting police officers on Jan. 6, 2021, could access the money. And it will likely allow the GOP to restart the budget reconciliation process with that political pressure point now sidelined. It comes as Democrats are gearing up for a deluge of bills and amendments that likely could have passed had the administration not halted the fund. But still, it's unclear if it means the fund has totally been nixed, or if it's just a temporary pause. When asked if he thought Democratic amendments and bills would survive, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said that the administration would have to be crystal clear about what happens next. "If the administration effectively shuts it down, and makes that very, very clear, and that, to me, should answer the question," Thune said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1de77cee6011c3f4e9e0db Offensive mastermind Mike Leach, who died in 2022, heads ballot for College Football Hall of Fame te 2026-06-01T20:11:40.312Z Offensive mastermind Mike Leach, who died in 2022, heads ballot for College Football Hall of Fame Mike Leach, the eccentric and revolutionary offensive savant whose teams set dozens of scoring and passing records over his 21-year head coaching career, is among the nominees for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1de75cee6011c3f4e9e09d Teen athlete arrested, three horses pulled from competition after alleged overnight barn attack te 2026-06-01T20:11:08.552Z Teen athlete arrested, three horses pulled from competition after alleged overnight barn attack A teenage competitor has been arrested after allegedly stabbing three horses at a barrel racing event at a Nevada hotel over the weekend.  Authorities with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call reporting a horse had been injured at a barn near the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa just after 2 a.m. Saturday, police said in a press release.  Upon arriving on scene, authorities found three horses that had "​​been intentionally injured with a sharp object," the department said.  The LVMPD Animal Cruelty Section was subsequently notified and dispatched to the barn, leading detectives to identify the teenage girl as a possible suspect in the alleged stabbings. FOLLOW US ON X  Investigators revealed she had access to the barn the horses were being kept in, and that they believe "she may have used a knife to inflict multiple injuries to the horses."  While the injuries to the three horses are not life-threatening, the animals were unable to compete in the 2026 National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) Professional's Choice Las Vegas Super Show, which was held at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center over the weekend. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Following the discovery of the alleged stabbings, the teenager was located at a nearby hotel and taken into custody, police said. TEXAS TEEN ALLEGEDLY KILLED RIVAL COMPETITOR'S SHOW GOAT IN ACT OF JEALOUSY She was later transported to the Clark County Juvenile Hall and charged with 12 counts of willful or malicious killing, maiming or torturing an animal and three counts of felony malicious destruction of private property valued at more than $5,000, police said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Her identity has not been released by authorities due to her age.  In a statement posted to social media, the NBHA said it "experienced an isolated incident" early Saturday, "involving the mistreatment of a limited number of equine athletes by an event competitor." "This situation was addressed immediately in coordination with the National Barrel Horse Association, the South Point Hotel and Security, Metro Police, and all appropriate parties," the organization added. "The individual involved has been removed and placed in the care of authorities, and there is no ongoing threat of any kind." Fox News Digital reached out to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, NBHA and South Point Hotel Casino & Spa for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1de745ee6011c3f4e9e077 Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, in first-of-its-kind lawsuit over violent incidents te 2026-06-01T20:10:45.994Z Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, in first-of-its-kind lawsuit over violent incidents The lawsuit partially revolves around a shooting at Florida State University last year, and ChatGPT's alleged role in the incident. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1de72fee6011c3f4e9e06c 📚✨ ¡El Club de Lectura de Verano de Tucson para adultos está de regreso! ✨📚 te 2026-06-01T20:10:24.001Z 📚✨ ¡El Club de Lectura de Verano de Tucson para adultos está de regreso! ✨📚 Leer en inglés Si alguna vez participaste de niño en ese querido programa de lectura de verano basado en la pizza, entonces ya conoces la emoción de llevar un registro de tus libros, ganar un premio y deleitarte con la gloria de una pizza gratis. Ese tipo de motivación hacía que leer se sintiera como una aventura y una celebración. Creemos que los adultos merecen esa misma alegría. Este verano, El Foco de Tucson, Tucson Spotlight y Tucson Tome Gnome regresan para el segundo año de nuestro Club de Lectura de Verano de Tucson para adultos, contando ahora con la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Pima como socio colaborador. Ya sea que estés redescubriendo tu amor por la lectura o que ya tengas una pila creciente de libros pendientes por leer, este programa es para ti. Lleva un registro de tus lecturas, completa desafíos divertidos y gana premios, tal como en los viejos tiempos. 📖 ¿Por qué un club de lectura para adultos? La lectura no deja de ser mágica después de la infancia. De hecho, muchos de nosotros anhelamos el tiempo, el espacio y la comunidad para sumergirnos en grandes libros, y un poco de estímulo nunca viene mal. Este club tiene como objetivo unir a las personas a través de las historias, apoyar a las librerías locales y reavivar esa chispa que sentíamos cuando leer era, a la vez, una experiencia personal y algo digno de celebración. Ya sea que te guste la ficción, las memorias, las novelas gráficas o las épicas que desafían los géneros, tu lectura cuenta, y ¡podría hacerte ganar una pizza! 🌟 Cómo participar A partir del 1 de junio, recoge tu hoja de registro de lectura y tu cartón de bingo de libros en cualquier sucursal de la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Pima, o en: Stacks Book Club, 1880 E. Tangerine Rd., Suite 140, o en su nueva ubicación en 2920 E. Broadway Blvd.  Homeward Books Collective, 3054 N. 1st Ave, Unit 8. O descárgalos aquí e imprímelos por tu cuenta Una vez que tengas tus materiales, lleva el registro de tus lecturas, acepta el desafío del bingo y ¡ve tras esas recompensas! Los bibliotecarios de la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Pima han preparado más de 20 listas de lectura seleccionadas cuidadosamente para ayudarte a encontrar tu próximo libro, abarcando desde terror y ciencia ficción acogedora hasta historias sobre inmigración y ciencia. 🎁 Premios ¡Mantenemos vivo el espíritu del programa "Book It!" de Pizza Hut! ¡El programa cobra vida, con un toque al estilo Tucson! 📚 Lee 5 libros – Gana una calcomanía de edición limitada. 📚 Lee 10 libros – Gana una calcomanía de edición limitada + un marcapáginas. 📚 Lee 15 libros – Gana una calcomanía de edición limitada + un marcapáginas + un imán o un botón. 📚 Lee 20 libros – Gana una calcomanía de edición limitada + un marcapáginas + un imán o un botón + un libro o un cupón para pizza. 🧩 Completa una fila en la tarjeta de bingo – Participa en un sorteo para ganar un tote bag de edición limitada. Cada fila completada cuenta como una participación independiente. Todos los premios se entregarán en nuestra celebración de fin de verano, el domingo 16 de agosto, de 9 a.m. hasta el mediodía en Coalition Space, así como en las fiestas de las sucursales de la biblioteca, a partir del 14 de agosto. Asegúrate de traer tu tarjeta y tu hoja de seguimiento, y llega temprano; las cantidades son limitadas y los premios se entregarán por orden de llegada. 📍 ¿Por qué participar? Reconecta con la alegría de leer: por diversión, para crecer personalmente o para disfrutar de una pequeña competencia amistosa. Apoya la increíble red de librerías locales y autores de Tucson. Descubre nuevos títulos, géneros y, tal vez, incluso nuevos compañeros de lectura. Recibe recompensas por algo que te encanta, sin necesidad de escribir ensayos ni informes. Así que toma tu marcapáginas favorito, elige tu próxima gran lectura y acompáñanos en un verano lleno de historias, calcomanías y, sí, ¡pizza! Se han programado tres eventos comunitarios a lo largo del verano: un intercambio de libros y evento de inauguración en Coalition Space el 7 de junio; un intercambio de libros y mercado de mitad de verano en Di Luna Candles el 11 de julio; y la fiesta de fin de verano en Coalition Space el 16 de agosto. Sigue al Foco de Tucson, Tucson Spotlight, Tucson Tome Gnome y la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Pima en las redes sociales para recibir actualizaciones, recomendaciones de libros, detalles de los eventos y mucho más. ¡Feliz lectura! 📚🍕 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/6a1de4dbee6011c3f4e9e02d DAVID MARCUS: 5 blatant lies Democrats are spreading about Delaney Hall and ICE te 2026-06-01T20:00:27.274Z DAVID MARCUS: 5 blatant lies Democrats are spreading about Delaney Hall and ICE Democratic elected officials and far-left agitators have teamed up in the past week to manufacture a chaotic crisis at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, and it is a conflagration fueled almost entirely by blatant lies. It began with Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., being pepper sprayed when he decided to spend his Memorial Day marching with Antifa thugs, under their flag, while pretending he just wanted to visit the facility. Less than two days later, Reps. Jerry Nadler and Dan Goldman, both of New York, simply made appointments and walked right in, but the fire had been lit, and every night since, there have been clashes. Throughout this time, Democrats and their media allies have had their lying set to fully automatic, and here are the five biggest lies, meant to sow division and spark violence. FOX NEWS GOES INSIDE NEW JERSEY ICE FACILITY STORMED BY DEMOCRATS 1. The conditions at Delaney Hall are horrible The first lie, the one that launched this ship of Antifa agitators, is that conditions in Delaney Hall are inhumane, a charge for which the public has yet to see an iota of real evidence. We were told the food was inedible, but when Fox News obtained the menu for the facility, it looked better than the grub at most sleepaway camps. Several Democratic elected officials have inspected the site now, and if this really is the Garden State variety of the Hanoi Hilton, I think they would have more to say than, "We heard reports of disturbing conditions." The bottom line is that this claim is, thus far, baseless. GOV. SHERRILL BLAMES ICE, DEFENDS RIOTERS AFTER DEPLOYING TROOPERS TO QUELL VIOLENT MOB 2. ICE wants confrontation Perhaps the worst of these lies, because it is a direct smear against law enforcement, is the absurd idea, floated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., that ICE and its agents actually want to be attacked by agitators to use it as a pretext for a larger presence in Newark. This farcical claim doesn’t make a wooden nickel’s worth of sense. Does Sherrill think these agents want to be bitten? To her minimal credit, given how obvious it is, the governor has now acknowledged that out-of-state agitators are the ones causing mayhem. Now, because of that, Sherrill is taking heat from the left for telling that plain, basic truth. DAVID MARCUS: DEMOCRATS OWN THE CHAOS AND RACISM AT NEW JERSEY ANTI-ICE RIOTS 3. New Jersey State Police were deployed to protect protesters from ICE This brings us to our next lie, the fabulist assertion that state police were finally called in to protect the protesters from the ICE agents, not the other way around. This is totally through the looking glass. It is agitators who are invading the space of the agents, goading them with racial slurs, and collecting bricks. The only thing thus far that has helped to quell the violent nocturnes is the cooperation of state police and ICE. It’s not protesters and state police vs. the feds; it's ICE and troopers versus the violent agitators, which is why the lunatics are now furious with the state police and the governor. DEM CONGRESS MEMBERS STORM NEW JERSEY ICE PRISON TO CONDUCT 'OVERSIGHT VISIT': 'PEOPLE DESERVE DIGNITY' 4.DHS backed down on visitation In response to having allegedly betrayed Antifa by deploying the state police, Sherrill and several House members, such as Rep. LeMonica McIver, D-N.J., who was arrested at the facility last year, now claim they have won a concession from the Trump administration, because the Department of Homeland Security is reopening visitation for detainees. What they aren’t mentioning, but what DHS has made clear, is that the only reason visitation was suspended in the first place was because of the violent and unhinged agitators. This is obviously an attempt to save face after needlessly causing a week of chaos. HOUSE REPUBLICANS WARN ANTI-ICE RHETORIC FROM DEMOCRATS IS DRIVING VIOLENT ATTACKS ON AGENTS 5.Delaney Hall is proof ICE must be abolished CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Ultimately, the purpose of all these lies above is to support this one: More and more Democrats insist that ICE must be shut down, and just as in Minnesota, are building a case to simply not enforce our immigration laws at all. Notice that these Democrats never offer a supposedly more humane way to enforce the democratically enacted federal laws on immigration, and it is increasingly clear that their desire is simply not to enforce them at all. Frustrating though it is, it's important that we all pay attention to these lies from the left as they go whizzing by, because in a few years’ time, they will repeat them as absolute fact, and most archived media outlets will back up their prevarications. If you see one of these lies in the wild, and you will, call it out. Do not let it stand, because that is the only way we can ever get the truth back. It seems likely the Democrats will continue their lying, but there is no reason you have to believe them. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1de03fee6011c3f4e9df6c Brendan Sorsby broke NCAA gambling rules. Now, his Texas Tech fate is in the hands of a Lubbock judge te 2026-06-01T19:40:47.116Z Brendan Sorsby broke NCAA gambling rules. Now, his Texas Tech fate is in the hands of a Lubbock judge Brendan Sorsby was not present in a Lubbock courtroom Monday morning as his attorneys made what the NCAA described as a "Hail Mary" attempt to overturn his ineligibility stemming from sports gambling violations. In one of the most consequential NCAA eligibility cases in recent memory, given its potential ramifications, attorney Jeffrey Kessler argued that the Texas Tech quarterback's gambling addiction and mental health struggles should have been considered in determining his eligibility. He also contended that Sorsby's betting activity at Indiana did not compromise the integrity of college football. Standing before retired Tarrant County Judge Ken Curry, who had to take over the case following the previous judge recusing himself because of ties to Texas Tech football, attorney Jeffrey Kessler argued that Brendan Sorsby being involved with the Red Raiders' team was "critical" and time was of the essence. Brendan Sorsby admits wagering nearly $90,000 during college career as NCAA fight heats up The reason why attorneys for both the NCAA and Brendan Sorsby were arguing in a courtroom on Monday morning is pretty basic. Sorsby wagered nearly $90,000 over the past four years on multiple sports, including Indiana football while he was on the team in 2022. In reality, it comes down to a player wagering on his own team, outside of other thousands of bets he placed on a variety of different sports. And, if the NCAA had been made aware of this in previous years, we might not be in this spot today debating whether the organization is somehow at fault for the actions of Sorsby. HAIL MARY IN LUBBOCK: BRENDAN SORSBY’S LAST SHOT AT BEATING NCAA GAMBLING ALLEGATIONS "If we're talking about avoiding irreparable harm, he should not even have been playing these last few years," NCAA attorney Taylor Askew said in his remarks. "It begs the question as to whether had this been found out when he was a redshirt freshman in Indiana, whether a lawsuit like this would have ever been filed, or if this is in response to the fact that he has a meteoric rise and he is a great football player." As OutKick reported, Sorsby admitted to the NCAA through "Stipulated Facts" that he placed bets on Indiana basketball, as well as Cincinnati basketball, while he was attending each school. While playing for the Hoosiers, Sorsby has admitted to placing nearly 2,900 bets for over $30,000 on a variety of different sports. But, the main reason why the NCAA ruled the quarterback ineligible centered around his gambling on the team he was part of. In essence, this is a simple case of right versus wrong, and whether the NCAA has considered the "mental health" disorder of addiction in its review of the facts. CINCINNATI SUES FORMER QUARTERBACK BRENDAN SORSBY OVER $1M NIL BUYOUT AFTER TEXAS TECH TRANSFER "He had no intent to do anything corrupt the integrity of the sport," attorney Jeffrey Kessler argued for Sorsby, while also noting that him not being able to play football would impede the process of his recovery from gambling addiction. How did the NCAA respond to this verbiage, along with the assertion that Sorsby came forward with his addiction problems in hopes of getting better? "Mr. Sorsby didn’t come forward. He got caught, and when he got caught, then he went to treatment and that's the first time you heard about this mental health concern," NCAA attorney Taylor Askew noted. "He was found out by law enforcement, and that's what triggered this." Essentially, Brendan Sorsby was arguing that the NCAA faced zero irreparable harm by allowing him to play, while also trying to persuade the judge to agree that the organization failed the quarterback with this penalty, and not supporting him through this process. At the same time, Kessler argued that Sorsby entering treatment was not a "ruse" so that he could get back on the field, while at the same time winning in the court of public opinion. But, the problem for the plaintiffs was that their client did not enter a rehabilitation center until after the NCAA informed Texas Tech they were opening an investigation into the gambling of Sorsby. So, getting around the perceived timing of receiving help for the problems with addiction was going to be an uphill battle, no matter how much truth there was to it. "There is no proof in the record that we did not consider Mr. Sorsby's mental status here," NCAA's Taylor Askew pointed out. So, Sorsby's legal team did its best to sway the court to side with them, based on the perceived lack of support from the NCAA, while arguing that they were not going to be harmed if the quarterback was granted an injunction that would allow him to play this season. "There's no question of irreparable injury here," Jeffrey Kessler argued during his final statements. "Counsel said he's not hurt, he can go to the NFL. With all due respect, playing in college and for a national championship, is not the same experience as the NFL. You cannot duplicate that experience." In reality, which I don't know if some in college athletics are living in, one cannot place bets for or against his own team, while on the roster. More importantly, NCAA rules prohibit athletes from gambling on sports that have a championship game tied to it. Brendan Sorsby did all the above, and no one is trying to diminish his battle with addiction. But, rules are rules. And the quarterback broke them while at multiple schools. I will never doubt attorney Jeffrey Kessler, though. Now, the fate of Brendan Sorsby is in the hands of a retired Lubbock judge. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1de02bee6011c3f4e9df63 Scott Pelley has heated confrontation with new '60 Minutes' boss, accuses Bari Weiss of 'murdering' show te 2026-06-01T19:40:27.195Z Scott Pelley has heated confrontation with new '60 Minutes' boss, accuses Bari Weiss of 'murdering' show "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley had a heated confrontation with his new boss on Monday, scolding CBS News for "murdering" the iconic program.   Last week, CBS News fired "60 Minutes" correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, along with the program’s executive producer Tanya Simon and other behind-the-scenes staffers. Nick Bilton, a documentary filmmaker and a former New York Times columnist, was selected by the network's polarizing editor-in-chief Bari Weiss to serve as the new EP.   Bilton met with the remaining staff on Monday in a pre-planned meeting to discuss the show’s future, but Pelley used the gathering to unload on Weiss after Bilton said Weiss loved "60 Minutes," one of the news business' most revered programs.  "She’s murdering 60 Minutes. She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it and is doing exactly that," Pelley said. The quote was first reported by The Guardian and confirmed by Fox News Digital.  SHARYN ALFONSI OUT AT ’60 MINUTES' AFTER FEUD WITH BARI WEISS, RIPS CBS FOR ‘CHILLING MESSAGE’ TO NEWSROOM Weiss, who was named editor-in-chief of CBS News in October after her outlet, The Free Press, was acquired by new Paramount CEO David Ellison, has attempted to tamp down the network’s liberal approach to the news. She overhauled "CBS Evening News" by tapping Tony Dokoupil as its new anchor and made "60 Minutes" her next target while the show is on a summer hiatus.  Status, a left-leaning media newsletter that is frequently critical of Weiss, obtained audio of Bilton’s disastrous meeting with staffers. Fox News Digital has confirmed the quotes published by Status are accurate.  Pelley also told the group that Weiss has "no qualifications for her job" and bluntly informed Bilton, who has no linear television experience, that he has "slender qualifications" for his new role.  Pelley, who has been critical of Weiss and CBS parent company Paramount for months, asked, "So why should we expect any of this is going to be any better?" CBS, BARI WEISS FACING MOUNTING BACKLASH FROM LIBERAL CRITICS OVER YANKING '60 MINUTES' SEGMENT Bickering ensued, and Pelley began peppering Bilton with questions about why particular "60 Minutes" staffers were terminated and CBS News managing editor Charles Forelle eventually suggested Pelley was being rude. "I'm not being rude… you know what was rude? Black Thursday. That was the absolute definition of rudeness," Pelley shot back, referring to the firings.  "This is a conversation," Pelley added. "That is rude, and you were part of that." As the infighting continued, Bilton suggested that Pelley speak directly with Weiss, who was not at the meeting.  "What I would like to do right now is talk about what happens next," Bilton said, but "60 Minutes" staffers continued to argue.  CBS NEWS FIRES '60 MINUTES' CORRESPONDENTS, TOP PRODUCER IN SWEEPING SHAKEUP OF STORIED PROGRAM "You have no idea what my plans are, so I will present those plans to you. I will present them when the time is right," Bilton said.  Pelley didn’t let up, asking his new boss if he knew how the firings were going to play out.  "I am not intimidated by — I have been a journalist for 25 years, Scott. I have sat and talked with incredibly powerful people like you have," Bilton shot back. "None of it intimidates me, OK? So you are not going to intimidate me in front of this group of people." CBS News did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  Remaining "60 Minutes" correspondents include Pelley, Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim. Anderson Cooper previously announced his departure from "60 Minutes" as a correspondent in February after nearly two decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dddfeee6011c3f4e9df15 Trump’s transgender military ban driven by ‘desire to harm,’ appeals court rules te 2026-06-01T19:31:10.948Z Trump’s transgender military ban driven by ‘desire to harm,’ appeals court rules The E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse in Washington, D.C., home of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, on July 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Fischler/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — Transgender military members won a temporary victory against the Trump administration in federal appeals court Monday when two judges ruled a policy banning them from service violated their constitutional right to equal protection under the law. Judges Judith W. Rogers and Robert L. Wilkins for the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia upheld a lower court ruling allowing those plaintiffs involved in the case to continue their service. The decision is a preliminary injunction, meaning the case will continue to play out in court. The policy, issued by President Donald Trump in an executive order in January 2025 and carried out by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, “appears to be driven by the bare desire to harm a politically unpopular group: persons who identify as transgender,” Wilkins wrote for the 2-1 decision. “As such, at this preliminary stage, I conclude that the Hegseth Policy is both arbitrary and based upon animus, and for those reasons the Policy violates Plaintiff-Appellees’ constitutional right to equal protection of the law,” continued Wilkins, who was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014. Rogers was appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1994. Judge Justin R. Walker, a 2019 Trump appointee, dissented. Jennifer Levi, the lead attorney for the eight military plaintiffs, said Monday’s appeals ruling is an “enormous victory.” “I will say that the plaintiffs in this case have just served their country with incredible honor and courage, and this decision is a recognition of that fact,” Levi, senior director for GLAD Law, told States Newsroom in an interview. “And really it’s important because (it is) recognizing that those who are capable of serving should be able to continue.” States Newsroom reached out to the Pentagon for comment.  Eight active-duty service members and transgender individuals who are actively pursuing enlistment in the armed forces initially brought the case against Trump and Hegseth, among other officials and three branches of the U.S. military. The number of plaintiffs has since grown. The preliminary injunction does not extend to the plaintiffs pursuing enlistment. This is a developing story and will be updated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ddde7ee6011c3f4e9def4 'Entourage' creator backs Spencer Pratt for LA mayor, says city 'has collapsed' under current leadership te 2026-06-01T19:30:47.352Z 'Entourage' creator backs Spencer Pratt for LA mayor, says city 'has collapsed' under current leadership Doug Ellin, creator of the hit series "Entourage," is backing Spencer Pratt's campaign for mayor of Los Angeles while voicing his frustration over what he sees as the city's decline. Last week, the television producer took to social media to share his personal experience living in L.A., detailing a home break-in that forced him to increase his security. "[I have] fifteen cameras … two German Shepherds, three legal guns … five years ago, I didn't lock a door here, but you know what happened? Two animals invaded my house," Ellin said in the video posted to Instagram. "And no, I'm not racist because they were wearing masks... I know they were animals because they invaded my house. I know I don't care what their excuses are, like a lot of you f---ing care." THE CELEB ENDORSEMENTS BOOSTING SPENCER PRATT'S CHANCES OF BECOMING THE NEXT LA MAYOR "I know invaders of homes should get 20 years, but I'm not paranoid, so I don't believe your bulls--t about the stats and the crime  because everyone in my neighborhood has got the same problem. They're f---ing all putting cameras and high-end security guards because we're all getting broken into. It's not made up, it's not false, and this city has collapsed in the last five years. There is no f---ing denying it unless you have an agenda, and I don't know what that is." RESIDENTS IN EXCLUSIVE ENCLAVE DEMAND DEM MAYOR ACT ON CRIME SURGE "But you say, ‘Oh, Spencer Pratt has no experience! So how can we possibly think about this.’ What experience did Karen Bass have?" he asked. "We want to fix this place because we don't want to be forced out. I'm one of the people who made this city look great! I did it for years. I glorified it. I meet people all the time that moved here because of the show that I f---ing created — and they hate it here now. Hate!" In his caption, Ellin urged the residents of Los Angeles to vote for "change." "I don’t know that there is a better political system anywhere, but ours sucks. Both sides rob us blind and deliver little. And to be gaslit constantly by hack ‘journalists’ and out-of-touch celebrities is disgusting. I wish I knew what everyone wanted, but my main concerns are that people feel safe and that our government doesn’t steal money from everyone while not delivering anything for anybody. We need change. The best and only option is @spencerpratt." OJ MURDER TRIAL WITNESS RALLIES FOR PRATT'S CAMPAIGN AGAINST 'AWFUL' MAYOR BASS: 'LA NEEDS A CHANGE' Earlier this year, Pratt opened up to Fox News Digital about the private endorsements he's said he's received from multiple celebrities. "I know actual A-list stars support what I do, because I’ve been at restaurants, and they sit down at the table, and they quiz me about everything that I know for 20 minutes and thank me," Pratt said. "But these people know if they do that publicly, they risk losing their careers that some of them have been working for 30 years to have." Throughout his campaign, Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety and government spending, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from voters dissatisfied with current leadership. In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood stars like Katharine McPhee, David Foster and more. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I think Spencer running for mayor is f---ing genius," Kristin Cavallari said on the April 21 episode of her "Let’s Be Honest" podcast. "Because I think everyone in politics — I don’t care what side you’re on — everyone is corrupt." Paris Hilton backed Pratt with a simple comment. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Pratt uploaded a video showing himself giving a tour of the Airstream trailer where he now lives, parked amid the rubble of his Pacific Palisades property after it was destroyed in the L.A. fires. "Spencer for Mayor," Hilton wrote, adding a raised-hands emoji. During Wednesday's episode of Fox News' "The Story with Martha MacCallum," Billy Bush backed Pratt as well.  "We feel, you know, there's a sadness that comes and an empathy that comes from homelessness, but aggravated angry drug addicts who are in your face and scaring people, that's not OK," he said. "And under Karen Bass, it has gotten worse and worse. It is a terrible situation. And, you know, this guy stepped up. Who else stepped up? He's the best chance Los Angeles has. And we're getting behind him." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dddcfee6011c3f4e9decb Pima County opened a first-of-its-kind opioid recovery center. Here’s what’s working — and what isn’t. te 2026-06-01T19:30:23.203Z Pima County opened a first-of-its-kind opioid recovery center. Here’s what’s working — and what isn’t. Michael Schaeter arrived at the Sobering Alternative For Recovery Center with nowhere to go. He had fled a domestic violence relationship and was homeless. Within moments of walking through the door, he was taken in, given a shower and started on medication to treat opioid use disorder. “This place, they took me in immediately,” he said. Schaeter’s experience reflects what Pima County’s first medically monitored sobering and recovery center — known as SAFR — was designed to do: provide immediate, low-barrier care to some of the county’s most vulnerable residents. Since opening in January, the center served more than 130 patients in the first three months. Now, an early evaluation offers a first look at what’s working and what still needs attention. Pima County is facing an opioid crisis with about 2,000 overdose deaths since 2020 — 97% of these deaths are accidental. To take action, the first medically monitored SAFR center opened six months ago at 250 S. Toole Ave. and has served more than 130 patients in Pima County. In November 2025, the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved an award of $1.8 million from the Regional Opioid Settlement Advisory Council to fund the center established by Community Bridges Inc. The center operates as a low-barrier deflection program that provides medical services to voluntary walk-ins and people who are typically encountered by law enforcement or emergency services. The center offers 15 beds, is open 24/7 and patients are encouraged to stay for 96 hours. The center provides clinical assessments, medications for opioid use disorder and referrals for long-term treatment. Patients do not need insurance to receive care. Francisco Calles is a patient at the SAFR center. He is waiting to be placed in a home and is trying to recover from fentanyl and alcohol addiction.  “My first experience is welcome,” he said. “Welcome to our company, welcome to our help.” Calles heard about the program from people he met at a bus stop downtown. He said that as a walk-in patient, the staff encourage him to keep coming back for help.  “If you’re not capable to nurture yourself, they will nurture you,” he said. Since the center’s opening in January, the University of Arizona Responsive, Insight Strategy and Engagement team, or RISE, subcontracted with Community Bridges to conduct a pilot period evaluation from January to March to assess how the center is progressing. In the next three months, Pima County leaders will decide whether the SAFR center pilot period will continue with a one-year extension.  “The months ahead represent a critical window,” the RISE team reported. “The program is approaching a level of operational maturity that was not yet possible during the first several months following launch.” In two months, 10% of the budget was spent with $1.68 million remaining.  In January and February, the average cost per patient was $1,706 and the average cost per day was $3,123. Here is what the RISE team found: Who are the patients? The SAFR center had 149 admissions by March 22 and served 138 patients — 100% of the patients were unemployed and 97% of the patients were unsheltered, with 76% on Medicaid. All patients at the SAFR center are required to take a urine drug screening. In February and March, one-third tested positive for opiates and 91% tested positive for fentanyl. Patients who have opioid use disorder are able to start or continue buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use. Over two-thirds of the patients reported talking to others less than once a week. According to the Pima County Health Department, one of the most prominent barriers to accessing care is attitudes toward people dealing with drug abuse.  “A number of people with lived experience reported encountering stigma and judgment related to getting care from health care professionals and in interactions with law enforcement personnel and the public at large,” the Pima County Health Department reported. The majority of referrals to the SAFR center came through the Tucson Police Department. The rest were referrals from friends, family, other Community Bridges programs and health services.  “Out the gates we’re finding that the folks are coming out of the encampments and going over here either through a deflection program or on their own as a voluntary option,” Deputy County Administrator Steve Holmes said in a Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting in February.  The SAFR center provides two main entrances into its facility, one for patient check-in and one for TPD and first responder drop-offs. “They’ll give you all the medicine you need to try to help keep you sober,” said Schaeter, a patient. “If you follow the program, they set you up.” Patients are staying for longer at the center During a Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting in February, Holmes told the board that a challenge they were facing was that most patients weren’t staying for the intended full four days.  “The people who are staying longer seem to be less acute in their conditions of substance use disorder,” Holmes said. According to the University of Arizona RISE team, the length of stay has increased with each month. The team predicted that patients have been staying longer due to describing the facility as a shelter during outreach efforts. In the first month, the average time patients spent at the center was 10.7 hours compared to 89.3 hours in March. The center’s goal is for patients to stay for the complete 96 hours. Analyses conducted by the RISE team concluded that patients who are older, patients who were given a psychiatric evaluation and patients who continued to take opioid-use medication tended to have a longer stay. A shortage of staff and issues with data quality Community Bridges had filled 11 of 19 staffing positions at the center as of late March. The RISE team acknowledged a disparity of nurses and behavioral health workers, with eight positions remaining to be filled. “They get things done in a timely manner when they have the staff,” said Bonnie Joerz, a patient at SAFR. “Sometimes they don’t have many staff to help so I’m waiting for four or five hours.” “I’m hoping to get back on my feet,” she said. Insufficient data was the most prominent issue found during the RISE team’s evaluation. A memorandum from Pima County Health Department Director Theresa Cullen said the evaluation identified critical issues that must be addressed promptly. “The report emphasizes that current data systems remain insufficient and require additional investment in staffing, training, and IT infrastructure,” Cullen said. An example of data quality issues at the SAFR center happens during a patient’s arrival. This period is called triage time, and the data measures the time from when the patient gets to the center and when they are given care. The center’s goal for patient arrival to triage time is 10 minutes. In January, the data reported that the triage time was zero minutes for all patients, suggesting an issue with documentation. To address this, Community Bridges added a data entry field for patients to fill out when they arrive at the center. Between February and March, 14 patients reported their triage time. According to the RISE team, other areas that had deficiencies in data collection were tracking law enforcement deflections, unreliable data on patient satisfaction surveys and missing information on opioid-use medications. “Addressing these issues will be essential to ensuring evaluation accuracy and long-term sustainability,” County Administrator Jan Lesher said in a memo. Patients have switched from being referred to friends and family to other programs A priority at the center is developing additional treatment plans for patients after they are discharged. “SAFR has demonstrated strong early performance in connecting individuals to continued care with approximately 96% of patients receiving referrals upon discharge, approaching the program’s target of 100%,” Cullen said. In January, around half of the patients were provided with placement referrals to family and friends for treatment. In February and March, the majority of referrals transitioned to other clinics. Schaeter was referred to a Community Bridges shelter after his first visit to the SAFR center. “I was there for four months,” he said. “That place was great.” The most common reason patients weren’t properly discharged was due to personal and emotional factors. The RISE team said this often reflected patients who were not ready to receive treatment or who required further medical care. According to the RISE evaluation, there were 25 incidents in January and February that presented issues for referrals and may have led to incomplete discharges — 52% of those incidents were patients who refused medical treatment, 12% were suspected criminal activity, 8% were physical abuse and 4% were abuse to staff. No incidents were reported in March. The center is improving accommodations for pet care Pets can provide additional support to patients with substance use disorder. The SAFR center has been developing an animal care program for patients who are pet owners. In February and March, six dogs and one cat were housed at the center. Community Bridges collaborated with the Pima Animal Care Center to provide patients with free rabies vaccinations prior to arrival. Crates, leashes, harnesses and a waste bag dispensing station are available at the facility and staff with pet allergies have been relocated to other programs. According to the RISE team, improvements are still needed in tracking data to measure the impact pets have on patients’ length of stay at the center. Staff also identified a challenge in finding referrals that are pet-friendly for patients after discharge. A dog run has been proposed but is not operational. The post Pima County opened a first-of-its-kind opioid recovery center. Here’s what’s working — and what isn’t. appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ddba3ee6011c3f4e9de91 Orlando Police officers facing unprofessionalism claims for letting women in bikinis dance and twerk for them te 2026-06-01T19:21:07.193Z Orlando Police officers facing unprofessionalism claims for letting women in bikinis dance and twerk for them Several Orlando Police officers are in trouble for a viral video of them patrolling the Caribbean Carnival Festival, which took place a couple of weekends ago. The event is funded in part by Orange County, Florida, through the arts and cultural affairs program, which the officers apparently weren't supposed to be taking part in. In the video they’re doing nothing but sitting on or standing next to their golf cart while scantily-clad women dance around them. Smiling and laughing while in uniform and on duty is not up to the Orlando Police Department’s standards when it comes to this type of behavior. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Doing nothing to stop it and allowing one of the women to climb up and twerk on top of the golf cart "does not reflect the professionalism expected of Orlando Police officers," the department said of the video in a statement to FOX 35. The Orlando Police Department added that it "does not condone this type of conduct and has launched an internal investigation to determine whether any department policies or regulations were violated." So much for community outreach on a no-harm, no-foul approach harm, no foul approach to the festival. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE The officers involved in the incident have been suspended for four months from working these kinds of "extra-duty events" pending the results of that internal investigation. Jamie Copenhaver, a law enforcement expert, told FOX 35 that even if the officers didn’t initiate the unscheduled entertainment, they should have shut the dancing down. He expects the officers to use some common sense. He didn’t call for an extreme response to the dancing. Hitting the gas pedal on the golf cart and removing themselves from the scantily-clad women and their dancing would have been a reasonable response. This is a matter of credibility for Copenhaver. This one seemingly innocent incident could cause problems for the officers down the road. That makes sense to me. What if they went on a call and were recognized? Would someone attempt to distract them by breaking out in dance or twerk? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ddb8fee6011c3f4e9de88 Secret Service investigating after clip goes viral of nurse appearing to threaten Trump te 2026-06-01T19:20:47.270Z Secret Service investigating after clip goes viral of nurse appearing to threaten Trump The Secret Service is investigating after a viral video of a nurse appeared to show her saying she wanted to drive to Washington, D.C., and take a knife to President Donald Trump's throat, prompting calls for an investigation. In a video shared Sunday by Right Angle News Network, a woman identified as Rhonda Lee said, "God, please kill this motherf-----2. He needs to f---ing die. I've never felt like that about anyone." Lee, who, according to her LinkedIn, worked at University of Michigan Medical Center beginning in March 2000, but has not been employed there since 2023, continued, "Given my profession, it's counterintuitive but you know what? F--- that guy. He f---ing needs to die." WEST VIRGINIA LIBRARIAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY RECRUITING PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO ASSASSINATE TRUMP Lee added, "I have never been a violent person, but I'm about to drive up there with my god---- neck knife and give that motherf----- a smiley face across his god--- neck. F-- him. I hate that b----." In a statement to Fox News Digital, Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the United States Secret Service, said, "The U.S. Secret Service continuously monitors information streams to support our protective intelligence mission." Guglielmi added, "Due to the sensitive nature of this work, we are unable to confirm or comment on specific threat cases. However, anything that could be perceived as a threat to the President or any Secret Service protectee is taken extremely seriously and investigated thoroughly." In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mary Masson, senior director of public relations at Michigan Medicine, said Lee has not worked there since 2023. "We are cooperating with law enforcement to provide any information helpful to their investigation," Masson said.  DR BEN CARSON: PATIENTS SHOULD NEVER FEAR POLITICAL BIAS IN HEALTHCARE Users on X replied to Right Angle News Network's post of the video, with one saying, "She needs to lose her license to practice medicine, be arrested and FIRED." Another said, "Um, someone with that level of HATE in her heart to post a video for The World to see/hear should NEVER, EVER be allowed to provide in home care for elderly patients or any patients for that matter... In fact, she shouldn't even be allowed to be around 4-legged animals!! She is what HATE is and looks like!!!!!" Someone else observed, "What is it about nurses and teachers? They used to be people to look up at. Now they act like psychopaths." OHIO TEACHER FIRED AFTER VIDEO APPEARING TO LAMENT TRUMP SURVIVING WHCA DINNER SHOOTING Nurses from across the country have taken to social media to wish ill or harm on members of the Trump administration, with a Florida nurse posting a video on TikTok calling on foreign governments, including China and the United Kingdom, to attack the United States in order to remove what she described as the Trump "regime".  A California nurse expressed disappointment that Trump was not killed in the April shooting during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.   In a statement to Fox News Digital, White House spokesman Davis Ingle said, "Anyone who engages in or endorses political violence or assassination culture must be condemned in the harshest terms possible. They should also immediately seek psychiatric help to treat their severe and debilitating case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has warped their brains and made them sick in the head." Fox News Digital has attempted to reach Lee for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ddb7bee6011c3f4e9de7f Six people stabbed in London during Arsenal's Premier League title parade as 24 arrested te 2026-06-01T19:20:27.280Z Six people stabbed in London during Arsenal's Premier League title parade as 24 arrested Another soccer victory celebration turned dangerous over the weekend, this one in London. Just hours after nearly 800 people were detained, and one person was killed, in Paris after Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Champions League, six people were stabbed in London during Arsenal's Premier League title parade on Sunday. Arsenal, whom PSG beat on Saturday for the UEFA title, won the Premier League last month, and their victory parade was held Sunday in England, but it resulted in 24 people winding up in custody. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM One of the people who were stabbed, a man in his 20s, suffered life-threatening injuries but is now in stable condition, authorities said in a release. Most of the victims were not seriously hurt. "I would like to thank the vast majority of the hundreds of thousands of Arsenal supporters who attended the day to celebrate safely and responsibly," Commander Stuart Bell said in a statement. MEDICAL CART CARRYING INJURED SOCCER PLAYER RUNS INTO TEAMMATE IN INSANE SCENE IN ECUADORIAN LEAGUE "However, we had been clear that violence and other criminality would not be tolerated and unfortunately there were pockets of anti-social behaviour and incidents where officers needed to intervene, including assaults on their colleagues. As the evening progressed and the majority of the crowds made their way home, there was sadly further violence, including gang-related incidents. Officers were swiftly on scene to each stabbing and investigations are ongoing." Authorities said four police vans were also damaged during the celebration. 10 of the 24 people arrested were placed in custody on suspicion of assaulting police -- one officer suffered a slash wound to the hand and another was hit on the head, both by objects thrown. Three were arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, and three on drug charges. It was Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2004. 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/6a1dd94aee6011c3f4e9de20 Brooks Nader, Alix Earle and Molly Sims stun in barely-there bikini looks at SI Swimsuit runway show te 2026-06-01T19:11:06.792Z Brooks Nader, Alix Earle and Molly Sims stun in barely-there bikini looks at SI Swimsuit runway show A roster of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models made a splash in Miami Beach. The 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show, which took place Saturday night during Swim Week, brought dozens of pinups, athletes, influencers and celebrities to the catwalk, where they flaunted some of the event's most sizzling looks and unveiled beachy trends. Some new names and familiar faces who strutted their stuff this year included Brooks Nader, Camille Kostek, Alix Earle, Molly Sims and Katie Austin, who is expecting her first child. MOLLY SIMS, BROOKS NADER STUNS IN RISQUÉ GOWNS AT THE 2026 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY Notably, Sims showcased a gingham one-piece featuring a plunging V-neck. The 53-year-old completed the look with sun-kissed tresses and glowing skin. The model posed for the magazine for the eighth time in her career, wearing several two-piece swimsuits, including an orange string bikini while posing on a cliff overlooking the ocean. "If only I could tell the 20-something version of me shooting her first @si_swimsuit issue that she'd still be here at 52 ... feeling more beautiful and confident in her skin than ever before," Sims wrote on Instagram. "Thank you @mj_day and my entire SI family!!!" WATCH: ‘BAYWATCH’ STAR BROOKS NADER RECALLS GROWING UP UNDER STRICT SWIMSUIT RULES Another sought-after star at this year’s fashion show was Nader. She won the magazine's 2019 open casting call and appeared in the 2020 issue as a rookie before later landing a cover spot. She is currently filming the "Baywatch" reboot. Austin, the daughter of fitness icon Denise Austin, also walked the runway while six months pregnant. The appearance marked the 32-year-old's sixth time at the fashion show. "Everything's different this year," Austin told People magazine. "I feel like, usually, I would have a little bit more of a workout regimen and be watching a little bit more of what I eat. But at this stage of my life, being six months pregnant, it's not really going to matter as much what I eat. So, I think making sure I'm eating the right things as far as feeling good, I think that's the entire point of it." "This year is different because I cannot take my annual tequila shot before the runway, so I'll be missing that," she laughed. "But it'll be good because I love the girls this year. I think this is our best group of girls yet. Their energy will help as well, and they're such a great team." The 2026 issue was unveiled in May and featured Earle, Nicole Williams English, Hilary Duff and Tiffany Haddish as this year's cover models. Other models featured in the issue included Nader, along with Hunter McGrady, Jena Sims, Nina Agdal and Christen Goff, among others. "Every year we ask ourselves how we push further, how we find the women, the locations and the stories that make people stop and feel something. The 2026 issue is our answer. This class is extraordinary," MJ Day, editor-in-chief of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, said in a statement sent to Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "At first glance, our four cover models, Alix Earle, Hilary Duff, Nicole Williams English and Tiffany Haddish, redefine what you might expect from the Swimsuit Issue, and that's exactly what makes this moment so exciting. "This issue isn't about sameness; it's about celebrating individuality. Each woman brings a distinct combination of relevance, resilience and range that extends far beyond what's expected." "From Tiffany's deeply human story rooted in joy and honesty, to Alix's evolution of access into influence, to Nicole's commitment to authentic growth and Hilary's quiet reinvention marked by confidence, humor and grace, together, they represent the power of embracing every chapter," Day continued. "As part of a collective of 34 remarkable women, they remind us that there is no single blueprint for success or happiness and that truth is not limiting, it's liberating." The shoots for this year's issue took place in Botswana, Montauk, New York, Baja California Sur, Mexico, South Caicos and Fort Myers, Florida. The original Swimsuit Issue debuted in 1964. It has served as a launching pad for models including Kathy Ireland, Christie Brinkley, Elle Macpherson, Kate Upton and Ashley Graham. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In 2023, at age 81, Martha Stewart became the oldest model to appear on the cover of the annual Swimsuit Issue. Stewart surpassed Maye Musk, the mother of Elon Musk, who appeared in the magazine in 2022 at age 74. Over the years, the issue has tried to stay fresh, with painted bikinis, plus-sized models, unedited photos, tiny swimsuits, amputee models, older models and the addition of professional athletes and celebrities, The Associated Press reported. The current issue is on newsstands, and the runway show will be available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+ beginning June 9. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dd936ee6011c3f4e9de17 Spencer Pratt tells Bill Maher he would arrest him as LA mayor for smoking pot in front of kids te 2026-06-01T19:10:46.872Z Spencer Pratt tells Bill Maher he would arrest him as LA mayor for smoking pot in front of kids Spencer Pratt told Bill Maher in an interview released Monday that he would enforce restrictions on smoking and drug use around children if elected Los Angeles mayor, making parks, schools, daycare centers, public safety and basic city services central to his pitch as the city's mayoral race heads toward Tuesday's primary. Maher asked Pratt on the "Club Random" podcast whether he cared about all the issues facing the city, and Pratt said his priorities began with safety, lights and potholes before turning to smoking near children. "I care about safety, the lights being on, potholes," Pratt said. "I don’t want you smoking in front of kids at the park. You know, I’ll be enforcing if you’re smoking that in front of a kid at a swing. I’ll be getting you as mayor." CALIFORNIA MAYOR WANTS TO GIVE HOMELESS PEOPLE 'ALL THE FENTANYL THEY WANT': 'NEED TO PURGE THESE PEOPLE' Pratt then broadened the point to drug use near children in public spaces. "No more drugs around kids at parks, in schools, in front of daycares," Pratt said. "We need to have a society of consequences again." Pratt said smoking pot near children at a park was not something he viewed as normal when he was growing up. "I never thought growing up I could smoke a blunt in front of a kid at the park," Pratt said. "Now that happens. Moms do not want their kids that are like 5 years old." SPENCER PRATT IS STANDOUT LA MAYORAL CANDIDATE IN DEBUT DEBATE PERFORMANCE: '10/10 NO NOTES' Maher pressed Pratt on whether he would need to know more about issues such as solar power if elected mayor. "No, Spencer, I got bad news," Maher said. "If you’re the mayor, you are going to have to learn some of these issues more." Pratt said he would delegate some issues while focusing first on crime, homelessness and conditions on city streets. "I don’t need to know about solar," Pratt said. "I need to focus on making sure the moms are safe and the animals are not being abused. That’s my party." Pratt said solar policy was not at the top of his agenda. "Solar panels. We’re about three years from worrying about solar panels," Pratt said. "We need to get all the naked drug addicts off of the sidewalks, and then I can worry about solar panels." SPENCER PRATT SEIZES ON HOMELESSNESS REMARKS BY KAREN BASS, BLASTS DEMOCRAT FOR FAILURES Maher said Pratt’s appeal came partly from his willingness to speak bluntly about city problems. "This is a state that is constantly overthinking everything and overregulating everything," Maher said. Maher also criticized California's political imbalance and said one-party rule weakens accountability. "Anytime any polity is ruled by one party, it’s not good," Maher said. "Not even if you are a Democrat, you have to understand that it’s not good because you need the check on the other." Maher later warned Pratt that he would be confronting powerful interests if elected. "Trust me, what you’re going to go up against is a state that is just full of special interests, all of which are very, very powerful," Maher said. "I mean, you can’t do anything in this state without getting a license or an inspection." HILTON SAYS SPENCER PRATT CAMPAIGN REFLECTS GROWING REVOLT AGAINST CALIFORNIA'S 'ONE-PARTY RULE' CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE California's Department of Cannabis Control says cannabis may be used on private property but not in public places, and says people cannot smoke cannabis where tobacco smoking is illegal or within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare center or youth center while children are present. Pratt's campaign website described his bid as "not a campaign," but "a mission," and lists crisis leadership and government reform among his priorities. The nonpartisan Los Angeles mayoral primary is scheduled for Tuesday, with voters choosing among Mayor Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and other candidates in the city’s jungle primary system. The top two finishers, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to a runoff election later this year unless a candidate wins an outright majority of the vote in the first round. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dd922ee6011c3f4e9de0e Ted Danson was shocked women viewed him as a sex symbol during early ‘Cheers’ days te 2026-06-01T19:10:26.873Z Ted Danson was shocked women viewed him as a sex symbol during early ‘Cheers’ days Ted Danson could not believe women found him attractive during his early days on "Cheers." During a recent episode of his podcast, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," the 78-year-old actor interviewed "Parent Trap" star, Lisa Ann Walter, and had a surprising answer when she asked him "what happened when you figured out what a hottie you were." "I won't go back too far because it's not necessary, but I was the guy who literally I would be, the woman would be standing opposite me naked and I'd be going 'What?' I'd look over my shoulder and be like, 'You mean me?'" he said. "Literally, it took me until the second year of ‘Cheers’ when I decided, 'You know what? Keep your mouth shut, Ted.'" The actor said that whenever he wasn't on set and "somebody would say something" about his sex symbol status, he would start to protest, and before catching himself, noting, "I'd have to swallow it." ‘I DREAM OF JEANNIE’ STAR BARBARA EDEN NEVER SAW HERSELF AS A SEX SYMBOL DESPITE ICONIC COSTUME He went on to say that when anyone would compliment him and tell him "you're so sexy and so funny," he attributed it to the show's decision to hire "very sexy looking women to look at Sam Malone and go, 'Wow, he's sexy.'" "I got that mantle and I finally learned to keep my mouth shut," he said. Walter later assured Danson that while he may not have been feeling it, "you were selling it," and it wasn't just about "the women they put around you." Danson starred as Sam Malone on "Cheers" for over 12 years, from 1982 to 1993, a role which earned him two Emmy Awards for lead actor in a comedy. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Cheers" came to an end after 11 seasons when Danson decided to leave the show in order to pursue other opportunities, with executives deciding to end the show upon his departure. "I was changing for the better and working really hard at that, so I thought, ‘Might as well jump completely off the cliff,'" Danson shared about his decision to leave the show in an August 2025 episode of the podcast. "And [there was] a little bit of … ‘If I don’t leave now, I may not know if I could do anything else, and I want to see if I can do any other stuff.'" Following his time on the show, Danson appeared in films such as "Pontiac Moon" and "Saving Private Ryan," and successful television shows such as, "Becker," "Damages," Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." Most recently, he introduced himself to a younger audience playing a demon named Michael, in "The Good Place," a role which earned him three Emmy Award nominations. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I love when 12-year-olds and their parents come up and tell me how much they love watching 'The Good Place,'" Danson told Vanity Fair in June 2019. "I’m just really grateful that I got to be part of a show that I think actually, in a wonderful, silly, happy, uplifting way, means something." Danson is currently starring in Netflix's "Man on the Inside," playing a retired professor who finds a new career as a spy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dd6d6ee6011c3f4e9dc24 Arizona man convicted of stabbing his friend to death granted new trial te 2026-06-01T19:00:38.154Z Arizona man convicted of stabbing his friend to death granted new trial The Arizona Supreme Court found errors had been committed during the defendant's trial that could have influenced the jury's decision. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dd4b5ee6011c3f4e9d8f3 Shooting at Florida beach 'teen takeover' leaves 17-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound te 2026-06-01T18:51:33.517Z Shooting at Florida beach 'teen takeover' leaves 17-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound Clearwater, Florida, police are warning of a shutdown of "teen takeovers" after a boy, 17, was hospitalized following a shooting tied to a social media meetup Sunday. The Clearwater Police Department's threat management unit was made "aware of a planned gathering at the beach," Deputy Chief Michael Walek said a Sunday night news conference, adding that "some of those people who gathered decided to break the law tonight." "That kind of behavior cannot and will not be tolerated," he continued. "I want to send a very, very clear message to anyone who plans to come here and engage in the kind of behavior that we saw this evening: Don't do it; if you do, your trip to the beach will end up with a trip to jail." CHAOTIC TEEN BRAWL GOES VIRAL AFTER TEEN TERROR PROMPTS US ATTORNEY PIRRO'S PLAN TO PROSECUTE PARENTS Police nationwide have been dealing with a spate of teen gatherings that have led to lawlessness. "You can phrase it however you want: Teen takeover, meetup, it's all organized on social media," Walek said, stating that hundreds of people gathered in this incident that led to the shooting that occurred during a fight that broke out. The shooting happened around 5:15 p.m. ET on Sunday in the 100 block of Coronado Drive, according to Clearwater Police. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found the teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. "His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening," Walek said. The police deployed extra officers and resources as several disturbances broke out across the area and officers detained several people after the shooting, though others fled the scene, according to Walek. Police have not publicly identified those detained, announced charges or said whether they recovered the weapon used in the shooting. HUNDREDS OF TEENAGERS TRANSFORM PEACEFUL BEACH INTO CHAOS AS POLICE FORCED TO BREAK UP FIGHTS Witnesses described a chaotic scene as gunfire erupted near the beach. "I heard probably what I figured 6 or 7 gunshots," beach resident Dylan Gilbert told Fox 13 Tampa Bay. "I was like what’s going on." Resident Janette Walker said she and her daughter saw the injured teenager after the shooting. POLICE FLOOD ORANGE CRUSH ISLAND HOT SPOT, WARN OF TEEN TAKEOVERS AS BEACH BASH MADNESS RETURNS "I told my daughter, oh my god, that boy was shot," Walker told the local station. "They have towels on his stomach, and they could see blood coming through, and it looked like he got shot in the stomach." The incident unfolded during the first weekend after school let out, a time when police said they were already aware of an uptick in teen beach attendance and had additional resources in place, with assistance from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and Largo Police Department. "This is the first weekend of school being out and this is going to be the last weekend that this type happens," Walek said. PARENTS FACE POSSIBLE ARREST, STEEP FINES IN MILITARY TOWN'S TOUGH NEW APPROACH TO COMBAT YOUTH CRIME Residents said the repeated large gatherings have become a threat to public safety and a burden on businesses that rely on beach visitors. "It’s been a crisis for years," Walker said. "They need to really crack down and figure out who’s doing the Facebook, who’s sponsoring it and stop it." Walker said the takeovers are damaging the beach community. "These takeovers are ruining it for the people who work down here and are trying to make a living," she said. "Everybody we heard from today are pissed off." Police have not released the identity of the injured teenager or said who organized the gathering online. Investigators also have not confirmed how many shots were fired. Walek emphasized that despite the violence, Clearwater Beach remains safe for families and visitors, and said police intend to prevent future meetups from escalating. "Clearwater Beach is family friendly; it’s safe," Walek said. "This is a bunch of kids acting like kids, and I’m telling you it won’t happen again." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dd49fee6011c3f4e9d8cf Rams adding Myles Garrett as part of blockbuster trade and Super Bowl push for 2026 season te 2026-06-01T18:51:11.115Z Rams adding Myles Garrett as part of blockbuster trade and Super Bowl push for 2026 season The word "blockbuster" is too often tossed around in the NFL because, well, clicks. But Monday has brought a truly BLOCKBUSTER trade because the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a deal that would send generational pass rusher Myles Garrett to the Rams for Pro Bowl pass rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder and more. So pick your adjective: Blockbuster. Bombshell. Stunner. "Nothing is final at this point," Browns general manager Andrew Berry told reporters during a break in the Cleveland Browns Foundation's 26th annual golf tournament. "We are in discussions of a potential transaction including [Garrett]. We'll have a lot more to say about it once it is final, if it does become final, and I'll discuss the details at that point, but, you know, we are in negotiations. "We're hopeful we close something here in the next several hours." That was mere minutes before the two teams agreed to the deal. RAIDERS TRADE MAXX CROSBY TO THE RAVENS FOR TWO FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICKS The only way it falls through now is if either of the players involved declines to report to their new team or if either fails his physical — something that happened earlier this year with accomplished pass rusher Maxx Crosby's trade to the Baltimore Ravens. Barring that ... Wow! This is the Rams adding the crowning piece to an offseason in which they have shown they're making a Super Bowl push in 2026. RAMS PICK UP ALL-PRO TRENT MCDUFFIE IN BLOCKBUSTER TRADE WITH CHIEFS: REPORT The team traded with the Kansas City Chiefs for Pro Bowl cornerback Trent McDuffie, added the Chiefs' other starting cornerback Jaylen Watson in free agency, and drafted quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round of the draft. The Simpson addition will not necessarily help the team this season but gave the Rams confidence to pull off the Garrett deal because they have a young quarterback on the roster should starter Matthew Stafford retire after 2026. Stafford announced he was returning for 2026 after he won the Most Valuable Player award for last season but, at age 38, his prospects are gauged season-to-season. So having a viable new starter in Simpson for 2027 was important to Los Angeles in including the 2027 first-round pick in the trade for Garrett. RAMS MAKE SURPRISE FIRST-ROUND MOVE, TAKE ALABAMA QB TY SIMPSON Did you know Garrett is an NFL Defensive Player of the Year — twice? Did you know that Garrett holds the NFL record for most sacks in a season? In 2025, he produced 23 sacks, breaking the NFL's single-season record and accomplishing something even Hall of Fame pass rushers such as Reggie White, Lawrence Taylor and Bruce Smith never did. Before that, Garrett combined multiple seasons of 14-plus sack seasons that leave him as the Browns' leader in that category with 123.5 and led him to All-Pro status five times. So, yes, Garrett has built a résumé that places him among the most dominant edge rushers in NFL history. Verse, meanwhile, is no slouch. Entering his third NFL season at age 25, Verse has already established himself as one of the league's premier edge rushers because he impacts games far beyond traditional sack numbers. As a rookie in 2024, he won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award after recording 66 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and an NFL rookie-leading 77 pressures, demonstrating an ability to disrupt offenses on every down. He followed that up in 2025 with 58 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and three forced fumbles, earning a second consecutive Pro Bowl selection. More importantly, Verse developed into one of the league's most disruptive pass rushers, finishing with 100 quarterback pressures, the second-most in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus. This trade gives the Browns two first-round picks in 2027, a draft they deeply value for its expected available talent. They are a team looking to the future. The Rams, meanwhile, are looking to win a Super Bowl this coming season. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dd487ee6011c3f4e9d88f Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access te 2026-06-01T18:50:48.067Z Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access Several users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta's own support chatbot was blamed for allowing hackers to hijack accounts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dd471ee6011c3f4e9d864 Why wildfire experts are so worried about this year’s fire season te 2026-06-01T18:50:25.503Z Why wildfire experts are so worried about this year’s fire season Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcfdcee6011c3f4e9d7ca ‘Deeply grateful to the Tribal leaders’: Katie Hobbs completes visits to all 22 tribal nations te 2026-06-01T18:30:52.954Z ‘Deeply grateful to the Tribal leaders’: Katie Hobbs completes visits to all 22 tribal nations Gov. Katie Hobbs participates in a bill signing ceremony for House Bill 2281 ion May 21, 2025. (Photo by Shondiin Silversmith/Arizona Mirror) Sharing acorn stew with tribal leaders in San Carlos. Zip lining at Grand Canyon West on Hualapai tribal land. Riding the country’s only tribally-owned mountain roller coaster at Sunrise Park Resort. And kids running alongside a small pack of Rez dogs to greet a state SUV rumbling down a remote reservation road. These are some of the moments Jason Chavez — director of Tribal Affairs in the Governor’s Office — says best capture the spirit of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nearly three-and-a-half-year push to meet with all of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes. That effort reached a milestone May 27 when Hobbs visited the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe. “Tribal partnerships are a pillar of my administration and proactive engagement with Tribal Nations is a priority,” Hobbs said in a statement shared Wednesday with Arizona Luminaria. “I am proud to be the first Arizona Governor to visit all 22 Tribes in the state. I am deeply grateful to the Tribal leaders and members who welcomed me and my staff into their communities to listen and learn.” “I look forward to continuing to work hand in hand with Tribes to deliver the opportunity, security and freedom that are fundamental to the Arizona Promise.” Gov. Katie Hobbs meets with Indigenous leaders and community members as part of a nearly three-and-a-half-year effort to visit all of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes. 22 Tribal Nations. 22 separate answers. Hobbs kicked off her visits in late January 2023, just weeks after her inauguration, when she attended listening sessions organized by former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to hear from federal boarding school survivors on the Gila River Indian Community and Navajo Nation. As of late May, Hobbs has made 35 visits to Tribal Nations — meeting with each of Arizona’s 22 tribes at least once and returning to a few multiple times, according to a list of the visits provided by her office. Chavez — who is a Tohono O’odham citizen – helped convene and organize the visits, and attended all but two. The list shows the Democrat governor met with at least one Tribal Nation nearly every month since 2023. The largest gap was nearly six months between Aug. 29, 2025, and Feb. 24, 2026. A spokesperson for Hobbs said the gap was “a matter of scheduling” and that the governor remained in regular communication with tribal leaders. Hobbs visited the Navajo Nation and Gila River Indian Community the most — five times each. Chavez said the general format of the visits was as diverse as each Tribal Nation. “So 22 tribes, I have 22 separate answers for you,” he said. “Tribal affairs is everything, it includes water, public safety, infrastructure, health care, gaming, education,” Chavez continued. “So depending on which tribe we were talking to or which day of the week it was, it was a different priority.” Some visits were ceremonial, like in October 2023 when Hobbs presented a Gold Star medal to a family in Gila River whose loved one, Mathew B. Juan, was the first Arizonan and Native American killed in combat during World War I. Gov. Hobbs visits Havasupai to survey flood damage. She met with members of the Havasupai Tribal Council to discuss recovery efforts, Sept. 30th, 2024. Hobbs activated the State Emergency Operation Center and deployed aviation assets of the Arizona National Guard in response to Tribal Nation’s request for assistance. Credit: Arizona Office of the Governor. Others were urgent. In July 2024, Hobbs visited the San Carlos Apache Tribe to survey damage from the Watch Fire. “She toured the emergency operations center, met with first responders, met with tribal leaders to understand what the needs are and of course to thank those that were volunteering their time, collecting donations there at the high school,” Chavez said. The fire destroyed more than 20 homes and burned over 2,100 acres, according to ABC15. “We have endured fires before but the human scale of this is particularly devastating,” San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler stated in a news release at the time. “Unfortunately, multiple families lost homes. It was horrible all the way around. I have received reports of families leaving with nothing, elders having no transportation, and kids running without shoes. We have never experienced anything like this.” Hobbs directed up to $400,000 to support the Tribal Nation and local communities managing the fire. She joined the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s call for a major disaster declaration, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deliver assistance to people reeling from devastating fires. The agency announced in October 2024 that federal disaster assistance was available to the San Carlos Apache Tribe to aid in recovery efforts, according to a news release. At times, the visits were simply about being present in an effort to rebuild trust that had eroded between the state and Tribal Nations over decades, Chavez said. “Showing up matters,” he added. And so Hobbs tasted traditional foods, listened to traditional songs and, at one point, bird danced with women from the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe. “There’s a lot of pride there — like, this is a governor and she’s in my community,” Chavez said. “So a lot of really happy moments … but really powerful moments too.” Gov. Katie Hobbs meets with Indigenous leaders and community members as part of a nearly three-and-a-half-year effort to visit all of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes. Several policy changes also grew directly from conversations with tribal leaders, Chavez said. Hopi leaders, for example, told Hobbs they had spent decades trying to secure state trust lands promised under the 1996 Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act. Hobbs, upon returning to Phoenix, directed the state land department to work on a solution, which in December 2024 resulted in an agreement to exchange 110,000 acres of state trust land near Winslow to the Hopi Tribe. It was unclear as of May 29 if the land had been fully conveyed. ​​“Today is not only another historic day, it is also a day of celebration for the Hopi Tribe. The 1996 Hopi-Navajo Land Settlement Act is being fulfilled. The Hopi Tribe signed the settlement with the United States 30 years ago,” Hopi Tribe Chairman Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma said in a news release at the time. Nuvangyaoma expressed gratitude to officials with state and federal agencies who united to honor the settlement. “A special thank you to Governor Hobbs, and Commissioner Sahid for their leadership, collaboration and dedication to this effort,” he added. “Within Hopi, it is our time of the soyal’ang ceremony — the start of the New Year and the revitalization of life,” Nuvangyaoma continued. “It is fitting that this historic moment coincides with such an important time.” “These problems weren’t created overnight” Going into this effort, Chavez said, they were well aware of a long-standing reality in many tribal communities: elected officials only showed up when they were running for office or when they wanted something. And Hobbs, he said, was determined to break that pattern by prioritizing tribal communities from the start and throughout her term. “The very first thing she did the morning of her inauguration was to have breakfast with tribal leaders,” Chavez said. “That was a sign of the respect, the role and the place that tribes would have within her administration.” Still, Hobbs’ milestone comes the same week she launched a multi-million dollar reelection ad campaign, the Arizona Mirror reports. And despite Hobbs’ visits to Tribal Nations, several Indigenous people have told Luminaria in recent months that they remain frustrated with the state’s progress on urgent issues, including addressing the ongoing injustice of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis speaks to attendees during an MMIP gathering at the Arizona State Capitol on May 5, 2026. At an MMIP Awareness Day gathering at the Arizona state Capitol on May 5, Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis echoed some of those concerns, noting that the state still lacks a coordinated, statewide MMIP database — something the Hobbs-established MMIP task force initially sought to collect. The task force was formed in 2023 and is set to end at the close of 2026 — unless Hobbs decides to extend the Indigenous-led policy work. Lewis, who helped create Arizona’s new Turquoise Alert system, also stressed at the gathering one of the alert’s major gaps: it does not apply to missing children labeled runaways, including its namesake, Emily Pike. Tribal leaders and advocates also have pressed Hobbs on other issues at several points during her term. In 2024, Havasupai leaders and Indigenous activists called on Hobbs to close a uranium mine south of Grand Canyon, citing its potential threats to the environment and health. Hobbs, at the time, defended the mine as one of the most heavily regulated in the country. However, new state filings show the mine’s operator is now asking state regulators to raise the allowable arsenic limit in groundwater under the site – a request scientists said was dangerous, KNAU reports. To the people who want more done, Chavez says, “We certainly see them. I see them and I hear them.” “These problems weren’t created overnight and they’re, unfortunately, not going to be solved overnight,” he continued, adding that some fixes may require lawmakers to act, as opposed to executive action from the governor. “It takes all of us working together to be able to address some of these, and something that is really unique in Gov. Hobbs’ approach is that she has sort of this open door policy with tribal leaders.” This article first appeared on AZ Luminaria and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. 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"Our cancelling the 4th of July celebration this year reflects ... an on-going process within the congregation to better understand our own whiteness," wrote Nantucket Unitarian Universalists (NUU) and the Rev. Erin Splaine of the Second Congregational Meeting House Society in a letter published by the Nantucket Current on Thursday.  The historic Nantucket Unitarian Meeting House has hosted a public reading of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights in downtown Nantucket each Fourth of July holiday for the past 25 years. The decision comes as communities across the country prepare for events tied to America's upcoming semiquincentennial celebrations, sparking criticism from social media users amid a broader debate over how the nation's founding documents should be commemorated. THE UNWINNABLE WAR AMERICA'S FOUNDING FATHERS FOUGHT AND WON CHANGED HUMAN HISTORY FOREVER Church leaders said the decision reflects ongoing conversations within the congregation about race, privilege and the historical application of constitutional rights. "For those of us who are white the experience of the Rights and Privileges conferred by the Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights, and the Constitution of the United States have, for centuries, been tragically, often violently, and unequally applied to fellow citizens who are not white," the letter explained. In previous years, local leaders and the island's chamber of commerce had promoted the event on social media platforms for all to attend to celebrate the holiday. The letter stated that Splaine would not "engage" with anyone concerned with the cancelation on social media, saying those concerned could make an "appointment" to speak with her.  "Social media is not the place for important, tender conversations," the letter stated.  Nantucket, a famed summer retreat off the Massachusetts coast, attracts celebrities, millionaires — and billionaires. Biden and his family head up to the island almost every year to celebrate Thanksgiving with family for decades. Critics were quick to flood social media with reactions, pointing to the island's exclusivity and arguing that some on the left appear increasingly uncomfortable celebrating America's founding ahead of the nation's 250th birthday. WEALTHY COASTAL ENCLAVE'S DIRTY SECRET REVEALED THROUGH WASTEWATER TESTING SURVEILLANCE "If you know anything about Nantucket, you know that's where the rich, privileged people live. Just another self important dem who thinks she's important," posted an X user. "OK Nantucket,  break out those fireworks.  Don't let this idiot spoil your fun." "Nothing says ‘inclusive’ like canceling a national holiday," wrote one user on X. "Someone needs to tell this nitwit that over 600,000 white men died in the battle to end slavery in this country by the way, the only country that decisively fought to end slavery," said an X user. "I’m so tired of these people spewing lies because they refused to learn the truth. Pick up an old history book. It’s there." "She's throwing a tantrum, and her congregation gets to take it and not ask any questions," posted another person. DEATH OF AMERICAN HISTORY? PROFESSORS WARN STUDENTS, EVEN TEACHERS SHOW ‘SHOCKING IGNORANCE’ OF FOUNDING DOCS RARE, HISTORIC US DOCUMENTS TRAVELING COUNTRY ON 'FREEDOM PLANE' AHEAD OF AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY To salvage the annual event, another church on the island, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, announced it would read the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, the Nantucket Current reported.  "We may not be there yet but we felt it was important to gather together and try to live up to the promises our country has made," said St. Paul’s Rev. Max Wolf. "Those documents are aspirational." Fox News Digital reached out to the Nantucket Unitarian Meeting House for comment, as well as Biden's office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dce26ee6011c3f4e9d742 Flight attendants beg travelers to stop doing the one thing that annoys crews most te 2026-06-01T18:23:34.794Z Flight attendants beg travelers to stop doing the one thing that annoys crews most Flight attendants are urging passengers to stop touching them to get their attention, saying the behavior is one of the most common frustrations they face on the job. Several veteran flight attendants recently discussed the issue on the "Jumpseat Chronicles" podcast, encouraging travelers to use call buttons or simply speak up when they need assistance. "We get poked and touched as flight attendants," co-host Joshua Boyd said — describing it as one of the most persistent issues crew members encounter. FLIGHT PASSENGER CALLS OUT 'NASTY COLOGNE' WEARER, IGNITING AIRPLANE ETIQUETTE DEBATE "It happens so often that if we got paid $1 for it, we would be millionaires," Boyd said. Instead of physically touching crew members, the flight attendants said passengers should use the call button, make eye contact or politely wave if they need assistance. Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert based in Texas and founder of The Protocol School of Texas, told Fox News Digital that touching a flight attendant violates both personal and professional boundaries. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Just as you would not touch the passenger sitting next to you, you do not reach out and touch a flight attendant to get their attention," Gottsman said. She said passengers should instead make eye contact, offer a friendly wave or use the call button instead of touching or snapping at flight attendants to get their attention. "A polite and louder than usual ‘excuse me’ may feel a bit bold, but it's definitely more appropriate than tapping someone on their arm, shoulder, waist or any other part of their body," she said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Gottsman noted that passengers are not always aware of what a flight attendant may be dealing with at a given moment. "Their main focus is the safety of the passengers on the plane," she said. "Basic etiquette calls for respecting another person‘s job and their personal space." The issue also sparked debate on Reddit, where some travelers agreed passengers should avoid physical contact and rely on call buttons or verbal requests instead. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "I’d love for this to be in an announcement," one user wrote. "If you need our attention, please use the call button or your voice, but please do not touch us." Yet others argued that a light tap on the shoulder is often viewed as a socially acceptable way to get someone's attention, particularly in a noisy airplane cabin. "A gentle tap on the shoulder is a pretty common way of getting someone’s attention," one commenter wrote. Several travelers also said they worry flight attendants may not hear them when they say "excuse me," especially on crowded flights. "My ‘excuse me’s’ definitely fail much more often than they succeed," one user wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dce12ee6011c3f4e9d733 Are Texans Ready for Talarico’s Kind of Christianity? te 2026-06-01T18:23:14.309Z Are Texans Ready for Talarico’s Kind of Christianity? Jim Rigby, a pastor who rarely uses the word “God,” is a key to understanding the Senate candidate trying to pull off something unusual in Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcdfeee6011c3f4e9d72a Could Talarico’s Religious Approach Win Texas? te 2026-06-01T18:22:54.315Z Could Talarico’s Religious Approach Win Texas? James Talarico, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Texas, has connected his political positions to his Christian faith. Our religion reporter Ruth Graham discusses how his perspective differs from the politically conservative Christianity dominant in Republican politics in Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcde8ee6011c3f4e9d721 They Voted for Trump. Here’s How They Feel About High Gas Prices. te 2026-06-01T18:22:32.311Z They Voted for Trump. Here’s How They Feel About High Gas Prices. With the midterm elections five months away, many Americans who backed President Trump are wrestling with pain at the pump and the war in Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcdd4ee6011c3f4e9d718 China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk te 2026-06-01T18:22:12.384Z China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk New research examines how a Chinese company struggled to develop its predictive surveillance technology while U.S. restrictions were in place. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcdc0ee6011c3f4e9d70f A Paralympic Champion and an Eagle Scout Give Democrats Hope in Deep-Red Iowa te 2026-06-01T18:21:52.475Z A Paralympic Champion and an Eagle Scout Give Democrats Hope in Deep-Red Iowa Tuesday’s Senate primary features two candidates with compelling personal stories. Both have stressed their independence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcdacee6011c3f4e9d706 How California’s New Congressional Map Is Reshaping Tuesday’s Primaries te 2026-06-01T18:21:32.391Z How California’s New Congressional Map Is Reshaping Tuesday’s Primaries The state now has just four congressional districts considered safe for Republicans, and four seen as competitive. The rest of its 52 members of Congress are all but certain to be Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcd94ee6011c3f4e9d6eb Water access is now a risk factor in SpaceX’s IPO te 2026-06-01T18:21:08.319Z Water access is now a risk factor in SpaceX’s IPO The company says it needs "significant" water resources to cool its data centers, and that access to abundant, affordable water is a challenge. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcd7eee6011c3f4e9d6dc Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution te 2026-06-01T18:20:46.309Z Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcd69ee6011c3f4e9d6d2 U of A continues to rank among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings te 2026-06-01T18:20:25.423Z U of A continues to rank among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings U of A continues to rank among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings nprevenas Mon, 1 Jun 2026 - 09:05 U of A continues to rank among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings Today The Center for World University Ranking Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcb26ee6011c3f4e9d697 Former MSNBC host Joy Reid says she is no longer a New York Giants fan because Jaxson Dart introduced Trump te 2026-06-01T18:10:46.875Z Former MSNBC host Joy Reid says she is no longer a New York Giants fan because Jaxson Dart introduced Trump Former MSNBC host Joy Reid says she can no longer root for the New York Giants after quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Trump on stage. Reid first called Dart an "idiot" for using the word "pleasured" to describe meeting Trump. "I’m pleasured to meet, like what does that even mean?" she began. "First of all, he’s an idiot. OK, but what do you mean ‘you’re pleasured to meet the president?’ Like, is English your first language? What are you saying?" She then explained why she must stop supporting the Giants DONALD TRUMP SHOUTS OUT JAXSON DART AFTER GIANTS QB'S APPEARANCE AT EVENT WAS MET WITH CONTROVERSY "I was, you know, really kind of repulsed as a Giants fan — former now — because the reality is Donald Trump is not a normal president," Reid told host Jack Cocchiarella. "Donald Trump is not an American president. Donald Trump is a wannabe king. And we’re in the 250th anniversary of our divorce from the king of England. And Donald Trump is trying to be a king." Apparently, all the players who committed violent crimes were not enough to turn Reid away from the Giants. It took a player welcoming Trump on stage. Later in the rant, Reid suggested Dart benefits from, you guessed it, White privilege. JEMELE HILL TRIES USING THE RACE CARD TO DEFEND ABDUL CARTER FOR CRITICIZING JAXSON DART AND TRUMP "Sports has always been political and it’s always been used as Americana, right? They love it when the athletes are representing America on the court or on the field and that’s what you’re supposed to do. If you’re waving the flag, that’s fine. If you’re challenging the flag or challenging the status quo in the country, that’s a problem. And that’s black artist, black athlete vs. white athletes," she said. "It’s always been that way. When Muhammad Ali says he won’t go to Vietnam, no one questions, 'Well, maybe we should let him interrogate a little bit more why we’re fighting in Vietnam.' Instead, they just call him unpatriotic and throw him in jail. And so, you know, this has been the history of Black athletes, really, from the beginning. The only way to kind of be an acceptable Black athlete is to also wave the flag." Wait, what? Muhammad Ali was undoubtedly bigger than sports, but comparing his protest of the Vietnam War to Dart simply introducing a sitting president is quite a leap. And if society were truly as hostile toward Black athletes as Reid suggests, one would think there would be far more scrutiny when athletes commit serious offenses, such as domestic violence, assault and reckless driving. We also must ask: When did Joy Reid become a Giants fan? For starters, we've never heard her discuss the team before. More importantly, abandoning a franchise because one player welcomed a president on stage seems like an awfully thin reason to walk away. If being a sports fan requires every player on your favorite team to share your political views, there won't be many teams left to support. As OutKick founder Clay Travis noted, there is about a "zero percent chance she could answer basic questions on Giants fandom." Honest question: Could she even name the player who made the Helmet Catch against the Patriots in Super Bowl 2007? Doubtful. Still, it was probably wise for Reid to jump into the Dart controversy, albeit embarrassingly. Since MSNBC fired her in 2025, she has struggled to remain relevant. Hyper-racial idolatry may be too competitive a field on the internet to cut through. Reid may need to mix it up a bit more, as she did by announcing her departure from Giants fandom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc8eeee6011c3f4e9d65d City of Sedona hosts free Friday night family events te 2026-06-01T18:01:18.392Z City of Sedona hosts free Friday night family events City hosts karaoke, pool movie, bingo, trivia, July 4th fest Sedona Parks and Recreation will start hosting free events geared toward local family fun on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout June at the Sedona Posse Grounds Hub in Posse Grounds Park. “We’re evolving our Fridays in June, previously we Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc8d6ee6011c3f4e9d64d NAU ROUNDUP: Five Lumberjacks punch tickets to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships te 2026-06-01T18:00:54.864Z NAU ROUNDUP: Five Lumberjacks punch tickets to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships The five Lumberjacks heading to Eugene are the most by any Big Sky Conference team this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc6ecee6011c3f4e9d5ea Arizona man wanted for violent attack found at Legoland te 2026-06-01T17:52:44.311Z Arizona man wanted for violent attack found at Legoland The 46-year-old was taken into custody at California's Legoland park and is facing charges in Arizona for a violent attack reported last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc6d1ee6011c3f4e9d5dd Say hello to the ‘New’ guy: Comedian aims to shake up Arizona governor’s race te 2026-06-01T17:52:17.359Z Say hello to the ‘New’ guy: Comedian aims to shake up Arizona governor’s race Key Points: Fictional character New Amato enters Arizona governor’s race Amato takes aim at real politicians like Gov. Katie Hobbs and Congressman Andy Biggs Votes for Amato likely won’t count, but real third-party candidates could sway results In case anyone was worried about a lack of candidates in Arizona’s gubernatorial race, a “New” satirical contender has joined the pack with an offbeat platform and the backing of a “New” party. New Amato, a businessman based in Lake Havasu City, will join Republican Congressmen Andy Biggs, David Schweikert and No Labels Party candidate Hugh Lytle in challenging Gov. Katie Hobbs this November. Amato has three simple priorities: ending taxes for families and companies, bringing the Seven Wonders of the World to Arizona and shutting down the state’s last Sizzler steakhouse.  “I’ve just grown to love it here. I love the people, I love the climate, and the general energy here,” Amato told the Arizona Capitol Times. “I looked at sort of the problems that the state has been having and realized that some of the great qualities of Lake Havasu that I see every day, we could expand on a statewide level and I’d want to be at the center of that, making that happen.” Amato said his day one goal will be shutting down the final Sizzler in Flagstaff. He also envisions bringing the Eiffel Tower to Phoenix and the Great Wall of China to the border between Arizona and Mexico. While Biggs supports eliminating the state’s income tax, Amato described it as a “half measure,” saying he wants to get rid of all taxes.  “The two steps we’re going to do as soon as I become governor would be to eliminate nearly all regulations, and then eliminate all taxes on businesses and homes, families, and so that’s going to spur an economic explosion within the state,” he said.  Amato is, of course, not a real candidate, which one might realize after he urges voters to cast their ballot for him in October. He is the fictional creation of comedian Tim Heidecker, known widely for producing the Adult Swim comedy sketch series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, who launched the Amato campaign with a stuttering YouTube video and a typo-laden website on May 27. Heidecker’s character is part of a web series called “On Cinema,” hosted on the comedian’s own streaming platform, HEI Network. Amato might be fictional, but that did not stop him from taking shots at his opponents — two real Arizona politicians. In his campaign launch video, Amato calls Hobbs “a joke” before accusing her of being “competent, inpo- incompetent and corrupt.” In an interview with the Arizona Capitol Times on May 29, Amato went even further by comparing Hobbs and Biggs to barnyard animals while stuttering over or even completely butchering their names.  “I like to say, you’ve got Pigs versus Hogs,” Amato said. “In other words, Andy Piggs versus Deborah-Katie Hobbs, Katie Hoggs, I say. So you have basically the same beast, the same animal, pigs and hogs are very similar, and I am a different breed.” Hobbs has frequently told reporters that she would welcome any candidate into the race to challenge her in November, though it’s likely that Amato was not the kind of candidate she had in mind.  In his campaign launch video, Amato notes he supports the policies of the “current Republican government candidate Andy Piggs and the woman that’s running,” though it’s unclear whether he’s referring to withdrawn Republican candidate Karrin Taylor Robson or the governor. Nevertheless, Amato argues neither have what it takes to “turn things around and take this state to the next level.”  The campaign video makes no mention of Schweikert, Biggs’ current primary opponent. That exclusion, intentional or otherwise, sums up the impact many Arizona politicos predict Schweikert will have on the governor’s race this year.  Amato also plans to create his own party, the “New Party,” which might inspire a feeling of déjà vu in anyone who has been following the Arizona Independent Party saga.  “I think it’s time for a new voice, a new party, the New Party,” Amato said in his campaign video. “As head of the New Party, I will be running for governor as a third party candidate under the New Party banner.” Amato seemed uninterested in discussing other third party candidates in the race, like Lytle, who will appear on the No Labels Party ballot line following a lengthy court case over the party’s name earlier this spring. He told the Arizona Capitol Times that he’s been too focused on his own write-in campaign.  In all seriousness, third party candidates could play an outsized role in this year’s gubernatorial contest, a fact that both major party candidates acknowledge. In a memo sent to reporters, Hobbs’ campaign manager Nicole DeMont wrote that the campaign is not resting on its laurels despite polling showing the governor slightly ahead of both Republican contenders. “While most polling tests Hobbs versus Biggs, they will be joined on the November ballot by No Labels and Green Party candidates,” DeMont wrote. “Arizona statewide races often come down to just a few hundred or few thousand votes, so even a small percentage of votes for a third party cannot be ignored and injects a degree of uncertainty into polling.” An early May survey conducted by Noble Predictive Insights shows third party candidates could pull up to 6 or 7% of the vote from the Republican and Democratic candidates. Lytle supporters make up most of those numbers, with only around 1% of voters saying they would vote for another third party candidate.  Political consultants agree that third party candidates are more likely to pull votes from a Democratic candidate like Hobbs, given that Republicans still have a slight voter registration advantage over both Democrats and independents in the state. Hobbs’ campaign seems acutely aware of that fact, given that attorneys with ties to the governor aided legal challenges to the candidacies of Lytle and Green Party contender Risa Lombardo.  Election officials seem to agree that it is unlikely that Amato’s fictional campaign will have a real impact on Arizona’s gubernatorial race. Amato is encouraging voters to write him in on their ballots, but according to the Secretary of State’s Office, those votes can only be counted if Amato is registered as a write-in candidate. After seeing Amato’s video, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes took to social media to encourage voters seeking accurate information about the elections to visit arizona.vote.  “I enjoy a good joke as much as the next guy does, but elections in all reality are not a laughing matter,” Fontes said.  The filing period for write-in candidates who hope to appear on the general election ballot opens June 6 and ends Sept. 4, so it’s unclear whether Amato will make a bid for an official appearance. If he does, it’s likely that any write-in votes would be disqualified considering Amato said he has only lived in “Lake Hasafoo” since January and gubernatorial candidates are required to have been Arizona residents for at least five years. And, at the end of the day, it’s unlikely that Arizona election officials will be able to count votes cast for a fictional character. The post Say hello to the ‘New’ guy: Comedian aims to shake up Arizona governor’s race first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc6b6ee6011c3f4e9d5ba Medical cart carrying injured soccer player runs into teammate in insane scene in Ecuadorian league te 2026-06-01T17:51:50.087Z Medical cart carrying injured soccer player runs into teammate in insane scene in Ecuadorian league The second tier of the Ecuadorian league doesn't often create headlines in the professional soccer world, but over the weekend, it produced one of the funniest, most diabolical clips we've seen in quite some time. El Nacional and Liga de Portoviejo took the pitch on Sunday afternoon, and things flowed as expected. Portoviejo, positioned in the middle of the table, grabbed a 1-0 lead against El Nacional, which occupies the basement of the 12-team table and is still searching for its first win of the campaign. Things took a turn for the worse, literally, in the 72nd minute for Portoviejo. USMNT STAR CHRISTIAN PULISIC FINALLY ENDS LENGTHY GOAL DROUGHT IN WIN OVER SENEGAL One of the club's outfield players went down with an injury, and one that appeared to be serious, given that he was taken off the pitch on a medical cart. As the medical cart slowly began departing the field, another Portoviejo player, Edison Caicedo, who was clearly not paying attention to his surroundings, stepped directly in front of the cart. While the cart was only traveling a few miles per hour, the corner of the stretcher lying on the back of it appeared to squarely connect with the player's upper thigh, sending him to the turf in an instant. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The player who was hit by the cart immediately grabbed his thigh and knee area while squirming in pain on the ground. The funniest part of the entire sequence, by far, is the driver of the medical cart attempting to drive off after hitting the player. He made it all of a few feet before Portoviejo staff members stopped him, and didn't exactly look too concerned about hitting someone while behind the wheel. While Caicedo likely woke up with a bruise on his thigh on Monday morning, he was able to continue and finish the match, which Portoviejo held on to win 1-0. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc68cee6011c3f4e9d59e A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping te 2026-06-01T17:51:08.151Z A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping The Mall lets shoppers build a personalized feed of brands, track sales and drops, and discover products across thousands of retailers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc675ee6011c3f4e9d591 Maricopa County recorder asks judge to hold board of supervisors in civil contempt of court te 2026-06-01T17:50:45.664Z Maricopa County recorder asks judge to hold board of supervisors in civil contempt of court Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc661ee6011c3f4e9d57f 4 years after Supreme Court ruling, more candidates repay campaign loans with post-election cash te 2026-06-01T17:50:25.663Z 4 years after Supreme Court ruling, more candidates repay campaign loans with post-election cash Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc433ee6011c3f4e9d546 Another NATO ally signs onto European nuclear umbrella as continent boosts self-defense te 2026-06-01T17:41:07.034Z Another NATO ally signs onto European nuclear umbrella as continent boosts self-defense France has added a ninth European country to President Emmanuel Macron's growing nuclear deterrence initiative as European governments move to take on a larger role in its own defense following years of pressure from President Donald Trump to shoulder more of NATO's security burden. Norway announced Wednesday that it will join France's so-called "forward deterrence" initiative, becoming the latest country to participate in discussions over how France's nuclear arsenal could contribute to European security. The effort also includes Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Greece and the United Kingdom. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stressed that "our deterrence will continue to be provided by NATO" and said France had consulted both NATO and the U.S. as the initiative expanded. EUROPE STEPS UP TO FUND ITS OWN DEFENSE, PROVIDE SECURITY FOR UKRAINE AFTER TRUMP THREATS The expansion comes as European governments race to strengthen its militaries amid concerns that Russia could eventually push beyond Ukraine and threaten NATO territory. It also marks another step in Macron's effort to position France at the center of a more self-reliant European security framework as NATO allies increase defense spending and military cooperation. It also follows years of warnings from Trump that the U.S. should not continue carrying a disproportionate share of Europe's defense burden. "If they don't pay, I'm not going to defend them," Trump said in 2025 when discussing NATO allies that fail to meet defense spending commitments. Trump repeatedly has argued that European countries relied too heavily on American military power while underinvesting in their own defenses. At NATO's summit in The Hague earlier in 2026, alliance members agreed to a new goal of spending 5% of GDP on defense and defense-related investments by 2035, a dramatic increase from NATO's longstanding 2% benchmark. France has not announced plans to permanently station nuclear weapons in nations participating in the initiative and retains sole authority over any decision involving its nuclear arsenal. Instead, participating countries will take part in discussions, planning and exercises related to French nuclear deterrence while France signals that the security of its European partners is increasingly tied to its own. Macron also has said participating countries could temporarily host French strategic air forces as part of the initiative. Macron has increasingly positioned France as a leader in Europe's push to take greater responsibility for its own security. France is the European Union's only nuclear-armed country, and the French president has argued that France's nuclear deterrent should play a larger role in protecting the continent as governments across Europe increase military spending and expand defense cooperation. MOCKING HIM AS 'MICRON,' RUSSIA WARNS MACRON AGAINST MAKING NUCLEAR 'THREATS' France built an independent nuclear deterrent during the Cold War under President Charles de Gaulle. France conducted its first nuclear test in 1960 and developed its own arsenal in part to ensure the country would never be entirely dependent on Washington for its security. The arrangement leaves open questions about exactly what commitments France is making. For decades, Europe's ultimate nuclear backstop has been the U.S. which stations nuclear weapons in several NATO countries including Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands as part of the alliance's broader deterrence posture. France's proposal is less explicit, seeking to strengthen deterrence by making Russia consider the possibility that threats against European allies could implicate French security interests without offering a formal nuclear guarantee. The initiative highlights how some European governments are looking to strengthen regional defense arrangements even as the U.S. remains NATO's dominant military power and primary nuclear guarantor. It also comes as Trump and Macron continue a relationship marked by both cooperation and public disagreements. In March, Trump rated Macron an "8 out of 10" as an ally while discussing French support for a U.S.-led effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz. "Not perfect, but it's France," Trump said. "We don't expect perfect." At the same time, Macron has increasingly pushed for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense and has publicly broken with Washington on several foreign policy issues, including criticism of U.S. military actions in the Middle East. Those tensions reflect a broader challenge facing NATO as European governments seek to strengthen their own military capabilities while continuing to rely heavily on the United States for much of the alliance's military power and nuclear deterrence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc409ee6011c3f4e9d528 Accused of a crime after shooting a migrant in Minnesota, ICE agent is arrested in South Texas te 2026-06-01T17:40:25.112Z Accused of a crime after shooting a migrant in Minnesota, ICE agent is arrested in South Texas Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc1faee6011c3f4e9d519 US attack clicks in pre-World Cup win over Senegal, but wobbly defense means Mauricio Pochettino has work to do te 2026-06-01T17:31:38.634Z US attack clicks in pre-World Cup win over Senegal, but wobbly defense means Mauricio Pochettino has work to do CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Twelve days before its 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, the United States delivered one of its most complete performances under Mauricio Pochettino.  Christian Pulisic ended a five-month scoring drought and added an assist in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Senegal, a team that had lost just once in its previous 30 matches. But the victory was not perfect. Defensive mistakes remained a concern. The U.S. let an early 2-0 lead slip away, looked vulnerable in defensive transitions and failed to firmly put the game away when it had the chance. But between Pulisic’s resurgence, an explosive attack, initiative to control the game and a tactical performance that reflected Pochettino’s vision, the U.S. walked away with exactly what it needed most: confidence. “Always it’s better to win,” Pochettino said after the game. “It’s important to get good feelings. Overall, it was a positive day, but we are conscious now about things that we need to improve.” The Americans controlled possession for long stretches, pressed Senegal high up the field and generated five goals overall, though two were disallowed. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw admitted afterward that the intensity caught his team off guard. “We like to play with the ball, but the U.S. surprised us by taking the ball from us and being extremely aggressive, which didn’t make us look good because we weren’t expecting that,” Thiaw said. For a team still fine-tuning ahead of its World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12, the match offered the clearest picture yet of how Pochettino wants the U.S. to play – and a number of insights into how the tournament could unfold. Senegal fans cheer after Sadio Mané scored the team’s first goal in a friendly match with the U.S. ahead of the World Cup on May 31, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.. (Photo by Janes Reyes/Cronkite News) Charlotte delivers a World Cup atmosphere For one afternoon, Charlotte provided a glimpse of what the World Cup could look like this summer. The announced crowd of 57,741 nearly filled the 75,000-seat Bank of America Stadium.. Most of the fans backed the United States, though thousands of Senegalese fans were on hand, too, creating an atmosphere players repeatedly mentioned after the match. “It was electric,” Pulisic said. “The energy today in Charlotte was incredible,” said center back Mark McKenzie. “To walk into the stadium and feel that, was huge and it gave us a boost in large periods of this game.” The large turnout for a mere tuneup match also showed the depth of the U.S. fan base. “To see 60,000 people out there supporting us, it’s a testament to their belief in not only us as a senior team but across the federation – the youth national teams all the way up to the women’s national team,” McKenzie said. The support extended to Senegal as well. Thiaw called the turnout from the Senegalese diaspora in the United States “extraordinary.” “It is a pleasure to know that we have a large community here in the United States,” he said. “These are people who love their country and love their national team. Everywhere we go, we see them and they come out to visit us.” Sebastian Berhalter (left) and Folarin Balogun celebrate after Balogun scores the winning goal of the 3-2 pre-World Cup friendly match with Senegal on May 31, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by Janes Reyes/ Cronkite News) Pulisic ends drought, sparks the attack Pulisic entered Sunday without a goal in five months. By halftime, the AC Milan forward had reminded everyone why he remains one of the most important players in the American attack. The opening goal came in the seventh minute after the U.S. quickly moved the ball through midfield. Pulisic found Sergiño Dest arriving from the right and the PSV Eindhoven wing-back finished the move to give the Americans an early lead. But Pulisic has notched plenty of assists since his last goal, and the pressure remained high on “Captain America.” Just 13 minutes later, Ricardo Pepi played a perfectly weighted pass behind Senegal’s defense. Pulisic timed his run, rounded goalkeeper Mory Diaw and calmly finished with an empty net to double the U.S. advantage – ending a scoring drought that dated back to his last goal for AC Milan on Dec. 28. As soon as the ball crossed the line, Pulisic’s body language told the story: relief rather than wild celebration in the clenched fists and primal scream. “That was what he needed. I’m so happy for him, so happy for everyone,” Pochettino said after the match. “After a long time without scoring, it’s important for our players knowing the preparation for the World Cup.” McKenzie said Pulisic’s breakthrough felt inevitable. “It was always brewing,” he said. “It was on the horizon and it was just a matter of getting over the line.” U.S. and Senegal fans cheer at their pre-World Cup friendly match May 31, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The U.S. Men’s National Team won 3-2. (Photo by Janes Reyes/Cronkite News) Doubts linger on starting lineup The U.S. attack gave fans plenty to cheer for, but it didn’t end the dilemma facing Pochettino: who to start in the No. 9 role for the U.S. Men’s National Team when the World Cup begins? Pepi and Folarin Balogun offered two very different alternatives, giving the coach flexibility depending on the opponent and game situation. Pepi frequently dropped into midfield, drifted into wide spaces and made diagonal runs behind defenders. His movement created space for teammates and helped connect the attack. His assist on Pulisic’s goal highlighted his ability to create as well as finish. Balogun, meanwhile, looked every bit the penalty-box striker. Monaco’s forward consistently occupied center backs, attacked dangerous spaces inside the area, and finished clinically when opportunities arrived. After Senegal fought back to a 2-2 tie, Balogun restored the lead with the eventual game-winning goal. He also had another goal disallowed and was involved in several dangerous attacking sequences. Midfielder Weston McKennie credited familiarity for the chemistry the group showed in the final third. “We’ve all played together countless times, and we all know what we like,” he said. “The more you know your players and the more you get what they like and don’t like, I think it makes it much easier to play.” The performances reinforced something Pochettino has emphasized throughout camp – the value of flexibility and options. “We saw the commitment of everyone there,” he said. “We have players that have enormous talent. But the important thing … is also for the fans that really believe in us.” Pochettino’s vision emerges Beyond the win, Sunday’s performance may have been the strongest example yet of what Pochettino wants the USMNT to become. The Americans pressed aggressively, won the ball high up the field and consistently looked to attack quickly once possession was recovered. The approach disrupted Senegal’s rhythm and prevented one of Africa’s strongest teams from controlling possession “We are a team that likes to have the ball,” Thiaw said, and “we didn’t have it very much.” McKenzie said adaptability remains central to the team’s identity. “It’s all about what the game calls for,” he said. “Sometimes it’s playing out of the back, sometimes it’s being more direct. Honestly, it’s playing for what the game calls for. We adapt depending on the rival.” The U.S. not only controlled large stretches of the match but also created significantly more danger in front of goal than Senegal managed to do. In addition to its three goals, and the two more finishes ruled out, they hit the post once. McKennie said converting chances was one of the biggest differences from previous performances. “We tend to, for 35 or 40 minutes, dominate a game and have high pressure,” he said. “What was different this time is that we converted on the chances that we had.” Defensive concerns remain As impressive as the attack looked, the match also reinforced concerns that still surround the U.S. defense. Senegal scored twice despite spending long stretches without control of the game. Sadio Mané cut the deficit before halftime and later capitalized on another defensive mistake to level the score at 2-2. When asked on how Senegal generated its opportunities, Pochettino pointed directly to his own team’s errors. “Through our mistakes,” he said. “Of course, they have quality and very good players.” McKenzie identified defensive transitions as one of the areas requiring improvement. “Playing out of the back comes with some risk. Being strong in that defensive transition against attackers and teams that can hurt you will be important,” he said. Midfielder Tyler Adams echoed that assessment.“There’s a lot of pieces that we can still do a lot better. I think we could have also scored more goals,” he said.  Competition remains open After a strong first-half performance, Pochettino replaced 10 of the 11 starters, spreading the playing time throughout the roster. The move by the Argentine coach reflected both the depth of the roster and the competition that still exists within the squad. Pochettino highlighted midfielder Sebastian Berhalter as an example. “He’s a monster in how professional he is,” Pochettino said. “He deserved to be in the roster.” The internal competition may be one of the team’s biggest strengths. “Everybody needs the ability to go out there and showcase what they can do,” McKenzie said. “It shows the collective group that we have, the 26 guys all pushing in the same direction.” McKennie viewed the coach’s wholesale changes as a reflection of a healthy internal competition. “Every player is here with a common goal, a common mission,” he said. “Everybody wants to show that when that first 11 goes out there, they want to be part of it.” Senegal leaves Charlotte with questions Senegal arrived in Charlotte with the expectations of a team widely considered among Africa’s strongest World Cup contenders.  The Lions of Teranga had won their last seven games and all but one of the last 30. And they were eager to make a statement after months of controversy.  In March, the Confederation of African Football stripped them of the Africa Cup of Nations title, ruling they had forfeited a 1-0 victory over Morocco after walking off the field to protest a penalty call.  Thiaw admitted that Sunday’s game didn’t unfold as hoped. The U.S. dictated much of the match. Senegal struggled to establish possession, found little rhythm in midfield and spent long stretches defending against waves of pressure. “We weren’t expecting that, it definitely made us look uncomfortable,” Thiaw said. Senegal’s coach credited the Americans’ intensity with making his team uncomfortable and preventing the possession-oriented game they had prepared for. Despite the defeat, he expressed confidence that Senegal’s supporters would continue backing the team as it prepares for the World Cup. “Now, it is up to us to make them proud, win our matches and have a great World Cup,” he said. “I believe the diaspora here in the United States supports us deeply.” The defeat does little to change expectations surrounding the Lions of Teranga, though they left Charlotte with plenty to analyze. Senegal’s final opportunity to make adjustments comes June 9 in a friendly against Saudi Arabia, before opening its World Cup campaign June 16 against 2022 runner-up France. A step forward before Germany The United States now turns its attention to Chicago. A friendly with Germany on June 6 will provide one final tuneup before its tournament opener with Paraguay on June 12 – a final measuring stick to show that Sunday’s performance was not an exception. There are still “obvious things that we need to improve,” Pochettino said, but the signs Sunday were encouraging.  Players agreed. “We wanted to come out with a lot of energy,” captain Tim Ream said. “We wanted to set the tone for what the summer could be for us.” The post US attack clicks in pre-World Cup win over Senegal, but wobbly defense means Mauricio Pochettino has work to do appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc1dbee6011c3f4e9d4e6 Odell Beckham Jr signs with Giants in Big Blue reunion te 2026-06-01T17:31:07.275Z Odell Beckham Jr signs with Giants in Big Blue reunion Odell Beckham Jr. signed with the New York Giants on Monday, marking a reunion eight years after the team traded him to the Cleveland Browns. There’s no guarantee Beckham will be on the 53-man roster when September rolls around. For now, he’ll be added depth to a team that may not have Malik Nabers back before Week 1 following a knee injury he suffered last season. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Beckham also sat out the entire 2025 season as he worked to get in shape for an NFL roster. He played nine games for the Miami Dolphins in 2024, making nine catches for 55 yards. "The thing I love about Odell is right now he's in such a good place in terms of his humility," Giants head coach John Harbaugh said in April when Beckham worked out for the team before the draft. "He wants to be part of a team. He wants to contribute. He wants to help the young guys. That's what he's talking about doing. He still thinks he has some juice, and he looked good in the workout. You still got to be able to play. It's not going to be the old Odell. It's going to be a different version, the 2.0 Odell I guess you would say." Harbaugh coached Beckham when the two were with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023. Beckham played 14 games that year, coming off a torn ACL he suffered in Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams. He had 35 catches for 565 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games in 2023. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Giants selected Beckham with the No. 12 pick of the 2014 draft out of LSU. He quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic receivers in the league and his numbers were on par with Jerry Rice before injuries and general disarray plagued his time with the team. Beckham made one of the greatest catches in NFL history, battling through a pass interference penalty to make a wild touchdown grab against the Dallas Cowboys. He had 390 catches for 5,476 yards and 44 touchdowns while with Big Blue for the first five years of his career. He was a Pro Bowler three times and the 2014 Offensive Rookie of the Year. For all his faults, Beckham was named one of the top 100 Giants players of all time by an independent committee, according to the team. Right now, he would join a team that has Nabers, Darius Slayton, Calvin Austin III, Darnell Mooney and rookie Malachi Fields on the depth chart. The team also added Braxton Berrios to the roster. If the Jaxson Dart-Abdul Carter controversy wasn’t going to make training camp fun, having a veteran like Beckham around certainly will. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc1b1ee6011c3f4e9d4cb Grand Theft Auto V cheat service gets hacked, exposing thousands of gamers te 2026-06-01T17:30:25.279Z Grand Theft Auto V cheat service gets hacked, exposing thousands of gamers Hackers stole usernames, hashed passwords, and other data from a service that allowed players to cheat in Grand Theft Auto V. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbf6fee6011c3f4e9d490 Nancy Guthrie likely targeted by local worker who assumed family was wealthy, says veteran investigator te 2026-06-01T17:20:47.024Z Nancy Guthrie likely targeted by local worker who assumed family was wealthy, says veteran investigator LAS VEGAS — A leading forensic scientist who spent decades with one of the country's largest medical examiner's offices told Fox News Digital over the weekend that she believes Nancy Guthrie may have been targeted by a local worker who assumed the victim's family had money. "I find it flabbergasting that anyone would take a woman her age, but what I think is probably the case is that someone in the area, maybe a handyman, maybe a service person, had known, had found out that Mrs. Guthrie was the mother of Savannah Guthrie and said, 'Oh, she must be rich,'" Barbara Butcher said Saturday, speaking on the sidelines of CrimeCon Las Vegas. "So this person is not well." Butcher, a longtime medicolegal death investigator and the host of Oxygen's "The Death Investigator," also said the lack of a credible ransom demand raises concerns that Guthrie may have died shortly after the alleged abduction due to shock or an underlying medical condition, leading the suspect to hide evidence and vanish before the case could be resolved. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "My second thought was that after time, when there was no valid ransom demand or any information forthcoming that it's probably likely that Mrs. Guthrie died of shock, fright, heart disease, whatever it was, very soon after being taken from her home," she added. "And that's just horrifying to me...and so now this kidnapper had nothing and probably, unfortunately, took her body into the desert and buried her there." INTERNET USER SEARCHED FOR NANCY GUTHRIE'S ADDRESS AND DAUGHTER'S SALARY BEFORE 'TODAY' HOST'S MOTHER VANISHED Guthrie is believed to have been taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of Feb. 1. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB She is the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, whose family offered to meet ransom demands sent to TMZ in February. Despite that, Guthrie's whereabouts remain unknown. The family is urging anyone with information to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million for information that breaks the case. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Tucson's Crime Stoppers affiliate, 88-Crime, at 1-520-882-7463. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbd55ee6011c3f4e9d445 Street fight between two large and in charge ladies leaves one bleeding from the face after being kicked te 2026-06-01T17:11:49.428Z Street fight between two large and in charge ladies leaves one bleeding from the face after being kicked The fight was brief and it was violent. Two large and in charge ladies were involved in a street fight in West Hollywood early Saturday morning that left one of the big-boned women bleeding from her face. The video of the two, which captures punches, hair pulling, one of them being thrown onto the sidewalk and kicked in the face, was round three according to the person who recorded the action. Musician Tyler Garrett, who captured the fight’s bloody ending, told The California Post that witnesses had gotten "tired of separating them and let them go at it." They had stepped in twice prior and weren't going to do it again. These ladies had to settle their differences. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The third time these two went at it was enough to declare a winner. As the two squared off and punched each other on a crowded sidewalk, the shoeless woman in what appeared to be a headlock pulled off an incredible move. A move I would have bet neither of them had the ability to execute. She drops her hips, grabs hold of the other woman’s hair, then slings her opponent to the concrete below. Whatever chance of her being controlled in what turned out to be, at best, a loose headlock was gone. A HEATED HOT DOG VENDOR TURF WAR LEADS TO A SIDEWALK BRAWL BETWEEN TWO FEMALE WIENER SLINGERS As the only one of the two still standing, she now had the advantage. She delivered a few punches to her downed opponent, avoided a desperate kick before using her shoeless right foot to land a couple of kicks to the face of the downed woman she can be heard calling a "hoe." The fight was over. The woman on the sidewalk got up, staggered around and revealed that she was bleeding from the face. Whatever they were fighting over no longer mattered. The streets of West Hollywood had declared a winner and she was a feisty above-average size woman who wasn’t wearing any shoes. Early Saturday morning, that corner belonged to her. She let everyone know that you didn’t want to mess with her, because no matter the size, she could ragdoll you. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbd41ee6011c3f4e9d43c Hiker discovers body of missing New Mexico nuclear lab worker, police say te 2026-06-01T17:11:29.387Z Hiker discovers body of missing New Mexico nuclear lab worker, police say One of the bodies of the 11 mysteriously missing persons that had potential ties to U.S. nuclear secrets or rocket technology has been discovered by a hiker in a New Mexico national forest. Police have identified the remains of Melissa Casias, 54, a missing Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) worker. Her disappearance became part of a wider swirl of speculation over scientists and lab-linked employees who vanished or died under unclear circumstances that spurred President Donald Trump's attention and a House Oversight Committee investigation. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was informed Thursday that the hiker found Casias in the McGaffey Ridge area of the Carson National Forest with a handgun alongside her remains, according to a NMSPBI Facebook post late Saturday night. "The cause and manner of death have not yet been determined," according to police, which noted the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) identified the remains as those of Casias and are conducting "further anthropological examination." WHITE HOUSE REVIEWING CASES OF MISSING, DEAD SCIENTISTS FOR POSSIBLE LINKS AS 11TH PERSON IDENTIFIED Casias, from Taos, New Mexico, and Anthony Chavez worked at LANL, a leading nuclear research facility in New Mexico, and both were among those marked as suspiciously missing by FBI and House Oversight investigations. "The New Mexico State Police extend their deepest condolences to the Casias and Mondragon families during this difficult time," the agency wrote in its release. Casias was reported missing June 25, 2025, after she failed to arrive at work and did not return home after visiting her daughter at work, police said. Her family later found that her purse, identification and cellphones had been left behind, prompting concern for her welfare and a missing person investigation. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT SCIENTIST’S ACCIDENTAL DEATH RAISES QUESTIONS AS PROBE INTO MISSING SCIENTISTS GROWS State police said the investigation remains active and ongoing. In an April 20 letter to FBI Direct Kash Patel, the House Oversight Committee said it was investigating "recent unconfirmed public reporting" alleging that people connected to "U.S. nuclear secrets or rocket technology" had died or vanished in recent years. MISSING GENERAL, SCIENTIST DEATHS TIED TO SECRET US WORK PROMPT WHITE HOUSE PROBE "Public reports raise questions about a possible sinister connection between a string of mysterious deaths and disappearances which began in 2023," House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., and Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., wrote in a release seeking information from federal agencies. The committee’s release said the reported cases included the two LANL, two affiliated with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, an MIT scientist who worked on nuclear fusion – shot by the Brown University mass shooter – a pharmaceutical researcher and a government contractor who worked at a nuclear weapons component production facility. Authorities have not announced any link between Casias’ death and the other cases and speculated they were not linked. The House letters also described the reporting under review as unconfirmed. REP BURLISON DEMANDS FBI PROBE AFTER TOP US SCIENTISTS VANISH OR TURN UP DEAD Casias’ disappearance had prompted a Missing Endangered Advisory from New Mexico authorities after she was last seen in the Taos area. She was 53 years old at the time. The discovery in Carson National Forest now closes the search for Casias, but not the investigation into how she died and whose handgun was found beside her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbd2dee6011c3f4e9d433 Marine combat veteran bets big on Hispanic outreach in bid to flip Dem-held House seat te 2026-06-01T17:11:09.435Z Marine combat veteran bets big on Hispanic outreach in bid to flip Dem-held House seat A congressional candidate in New Mexico is betting that his Hispanic ties — and military background — are just the thing historically Democratic voters will need to go Republican in the fall. "I connect with them on that level. They wanted somebody with law enforcement or military experience, which, you now know, I have both," Greg Cunningham said, referring to the Hispanic community in the state’s 2nd Congressional District. "One of the reasons that I decided to run — that I feel so strongly about this is, you know, Hispanic culture is at its core a conservative culture." Cunningham’s hope that the GOP can win over the Hispanic vote, a historically Democratic voting bloc, continues longstanding efforts from Republicans to flip the script among minorities, especially in fringe districts that could decide the balance of power in 2026. That’s especially true in New Mexico’s second congressional district — currently held by Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M. It’s one of thirteen that voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, but that sent a Democratic representative to Congress anyway. The Cook Political Report indicates the district "leans" Democratic, despite a D+0 rating. Cunningham, who became the default GOP candidate after a lone primary challenger dropped out in April, will be the first new GOP candidate voters will consider since 2018. Former Rep. Yvette Herrell, who has been the candidate since then, last lost in 2024 by 4.2% to Vasquez. Cunningham believes his background is uniquely suited to the challenges of the district. A Marine reconnaissance veteran who served in combat, Cunningham joined the Albuquerque Police Department, spent years on patrol and narcotics, worked as a DEA task force officer on federal drug and cartel cases and later operated in undercover roles before transitioning into private security. TRUMP MAKES PLAY FOR BLUE-LEANING STATE AS HE BRIEFLY DETOURS FROM THE BATTLEGROUNDS "I love Yvette Herrell, but I am a different person in every way, shape, and form. And what I bring to CD2 and to this race is exactly what we need," Cunningham said. Specifically, Cunningham believes that his background will help address high levels of crime and narcotics that have persisted despite lowered levels of illegal immigration. "The human invasion portion of that equation is solved. The law enforcement, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, all of those challenges are the same exact challenges that I faced when I worked down there 20 years ago. Nothing has changed," Cunningham said. But more than his practical knowledge and experience, Cunningham said he hopes to appeal to values central to the Hispanic community. "We value our families, we value our culture, we value our faith. And so, I think when you take Republican or Democrat, take the donkey or the elephant out of it, and you start speaking to people on a core level, who are you?" Cunningham said. HOUSE GOP RUSHES TO COURT CRITICAL VOTING BLOC WHILE FACING UPHILL MIDTERM BATTLE "We all want the very same things," he added. New Mexico is roughly 50% Hispanic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Like all Democratic strongholds and competitive districts, Cunningham believes half the battle will be convincing voters that Republicans can secure the seat in the first place. "I just have to convince [New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District] why we can win this," Cunningham said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbd02ee6011c3f4e9d415 U of A New Start program helps tucson students transition to college te 2026-06-01T17:10:26.396Z U of A New Start program helps tucson students transition to college U of A New Start program helps tucson students transition to college nprevenas Mon, 1 Jun 2026 - 09:48 U of A New Start program helps tucson students transition to college Today The University of Arizona is renewing its long-running New Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbaf2ee6011c3f4e9d3f6 Measles, whooping cough spike amid low vaccination rates te 2026-06-01T17:01:38.312Z Measles, whooping cough spike amid low vaccination rates Vaccine hesitancy fed by misinformation is causing new surges of measles and whooping cough, while COVID-19 hotspots persist in some states and a new threat looms from an Ebola outbreak in central Africa. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbad5ee6011c3f4e9d3d3 Jill Biden confronted on touting Joe's debate showing despite thinking he may have had a stroke onstage te 2026-06-01T17:01:09.992Z Jill Biden confronted on touting Joe's debate showing despite thinking he may have had a stroke onstage Former first lady Jill Biden was confronted during a Monday interview on why she touted her husband's debate performance immediately after his disatrous 2024 showdown with President Donald Trump, despite her worrying at the time that former President Joe Biden had a stroke. On NBC's "Today," co-host Craig Melvin confronted Jill Biden with a clip from after the debate in which she praised her husband in front of a group of supporters for answering all the debate questions. "And in the days and weeks after that, you continued to insist that the president was fine," Melvin said. "How — how do you square thinking that he may have had a stroke with what you were saying in the days and weeks after? How do you square those two?" Biden said she saw that Joe appeared to be OK and noted that he acknowledged he had messed up as they prepared to go to another event. FORMER JILL BIDEN SPOKESMAN CLAIMS EX-FIRST LADY IS TRYING TO 'CHANGE THE TAPE' AFTER 2024 DEBATE ADMISSION "I know we're going into another event, or we have two more to do, and I'm, my mind is racing," Biden said. "What do I say to him? What do I say to him? I'm his wife, I've got to lift him up. So, we go to the next event and I'm thinking, 'What do I say that will lift him up that is true?' I want to say the things that are true. And so I said, you know, 'You answered every question.'" Melvin noted, "That's a pretty low bar." "Well, and so, you know, I had to sort of lift him up," Biden continued. "I mean, I'm his wife. I'm not going to get out on the stage there and say, 'Joe, you really screwed that up.' I mean, and we have all our supporters there. So, you know, that was my, that's who we are. I mean, I had to support him. I couldn't come out and I mean, really, publicly say, 'Joe, you did a terrible job in that debate.'" WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE IS HAVING A STROKE, AFTER JILL BIDEN REVEALED DEBATE-NIGHT FEARS During an interview that aired last week, the former first lady revealed that she thought her husband was having a stroke during the debate in 2024. "I wasn’t horrified, I was frightened," Biden recalled in a recent interview. "I had never, ever seen Joe like that before or since. I don’t know what happened. As I watched it, I said, ‘Oh my God, he’s having a stroke.’ It scared me to death," she said. The former president's debate performance ultimately led to his decision to drop out of the race. Melvin also confronted Jill Biden on whether she wished she would have encouraged him to just serve one term as president. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "You're his closest confidant. You're described as Joe's gut check. If you could go back in a time machine and do it all over again, would you have encouraged him, maybe, to not run again?" Melvin asked. Jill responded, "You know, as I look back, would I want to put Joe through the hurt and the pain that we felt during that time? Never." "But it had to be his decision, Craig," she said. "It had to be his decision alone, because he had to live with that decision the rest of his life. I couldn't say, 'Joe, do this' or 'Joe, do that.' It was his decision to run in the first place — only his — even though the family had their input, especially the grandchildren. But, you know, it was his decision to get out." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbaadee6011c3f4e9d3c4 Judge Rejects Defense Request to Close Hearings in Charlie Kirk Murder Case te 2026-06-01T17:00:29.515Z Judge Rejects Defense Request to Close Hearings in Charlie Kirk Murder Case A Utah judge, Tony Graf, ruled against the defense’s effort to bar the public from a preliminary hearing but did restrict access to some evidence Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db87dee6011c3f4e9d36d Netflix releases bone-chilling preview for new thriller series 'I Will Find You' starring Sam Worthington te 2026-06-01T16:51:09.356Z Netflix releases bone-chilling preview for new thriller series 'I Will Find You' starring Sam Worthington Netflix's new thriller "I Will Find You" looks very intriguing. Basic info: 'DUTTON RANCH' STAR NATALIE ALYN LIND STIRS UP SPECULATION ABOUT SHOW'S FUTURE WITH SIMPLE COMMENTS There's nothing that gets the blood pumping like a great thriller-mystery, and it appears that's exactly what Netflix has cooked up. ‘REMINDERS OF HIM’ DIRECTOR SAYS PRISON DOESN’T DEFINE A PERSON’S WORTH The preview paints a very dark journey as the hunt for the truth about a young boy and a man wrongly convicted of murder unfolds. Give the preview a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. That preview is a shot of adrenaline straight to the chest. Something tells me that Netflix is about to have a massive hit on its hands. Plus, the cast is stacked with Sam Worthington and Britt Lower leading the way. Both are extremely talented, and both command the screen whenever they're on it. Now, they're linking up for a very dark and fast-paced mystery on Netflix. What do you think of the preview? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com, and you can check out "I Will Find You" starting July 18 on Netflix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db853ee6011c3f4e9d354 Zigging when most are zagging, ex-Meta CTO raises $250M climate fund te 2026-06-01T16:50:27.832Z Zigging when most are zagging, ex-Meta CTO raises $250M climate fund Mike Schroepfer's Gigascale Capital has raised a large fund to back founders building climate-friendly solutions for the world's energy and material shortages. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db691ee6011c3f4e9d345 Filip Jakubcik chasing Arizona’s first individual NCAA men’s golf title te 2026-06-01T16:42:57.598Z Filip Jakubcik chasing Arizona’s first individual NCAA men’s golf title Arizona senior Filip Jakubcik’s night before the fourth and final round of the NCAA Division I men’s golf championship consisted of a book to read, a friend to call and a girlfriend with whom to spend time.  There were no rituals to follow – just a simple schedule before another round of golf with his teammates. Even so, that round on Monday morning at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California could be the most important round of his life. Following a strong first three rounds in which he shot 68, 66 and 72, Jakubcik finds himself tied for second place with Alabama’s William Jennings, both sitting at 10-under-par. They trail Oklahoma State’s Preston Stout by one stroke. “I’ll go eat dinner with the team and then go to bed fairly early,” Jakubcik said Sunday. “I’m not superstitious and there’s not a single thing I do every day before a round that keeps me from playing good or helps me play good.” Jakubcik credits his touch around the green for his early-weekend success. “I would say, honestly, putting,” Jakubcik said. “It’s usually more ball striking, and putting can be very good this week, so that definitely helps.” In the 92-year history of Arizona golf, no Wildcat has won the individual championship. The program did see success in 1992 when it won its only team championship with a group that featured 2003 U.S. Open champion Jim Furyk. Arizona State’s Phil Mickelson won the individual championship that same year. Thirty-four years later, Jakubcik would love to help deliver the second team championship for Arizona, which sat in a tie for fourth place at 8-under, 14 strokes behind Auburn and 11 behind Texas. He’d also like to win one on his own.  His teammate and roommate of four years, Zach Pollo, believes that Jakubcik can get the job done. “He’s been great all four years,” Pollo said. “We’ve roomed together for all four of them and we push each other really well. I think it’s just showing up, you know, interactions, always being out there practicing. I think that we just instill that in the other guys.” Jakubcik said neither he nor Pollo is the rah-rah type. “I’m pretty soft-spoken, and he’s even more so, so I wouldn’t say we’re talking too much together,” Jakubcik said. “But he’s a great guy. I’ve had a lot of fun with him throughout those four years, and he works just as hard as I do — that makes a great roommate, great teammate, and a great friend.” Coach Matt Walton said his upperclassmen – especially Jakubcik and Pollo – have led by example. “It’s player-driven for sure,” Walton said. “For coaches, it’s a matter of just keeping the blueprint there and allowing the players to navigate within that blueprint. They hold each other accountable just as much as we do.” For Jakubcik and Pollo, this is their second time participating in the NCAA championships. After falling short in 2024, they are comfortable with the course and know what to expect. “Knowing where to hit it and where not to hit it – that happens with more experience,” Pollo said. “The more you play a course, you just know the ins and outs.” Jakubcik agreed. “Just knowing certain locations I’ve already played on, I have an idea how the course looks even from the tee,” he said. The goal is to win, but the senior leaders said they take a “process over results” mentality. “Obviously we want to win and it’s easy for us to want to win,” Pollo said. “So you almost have to try to not want to win when you’re out there and just focus on one shot at a time and take the outcome.” Jakubcik said he will take that in-the-moment mindset into the final round. “I’m not trying to have any expectations whatsoever,” he said. “Just play my game and whatever happens (Monday) happens. I can’t really control the outcome. All I can control is how I approach (Monday), and I’ll do my best to be OK with whatever happens.” “It would be pretty special, being able to get into the final stroke play round, maybe go even further. Either way, it’s special to us already. Our freshmen are great, and I hope the program’s going to continue being great.”Jakubcik was scheduled to tee off at 12:09 p.m. alongside Stout and UCLA’s Baylor Larrabee. Golf Channel will start its live broadcast at 2:30 p.m. PST. Follow the live stats on https://scoreboard.clippd.com/home. The post Filip Jakubcik chasing Arizona’s first individual NCAA men’s golf title appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db673ee6011c3f4e9d316 Platner still has active account on anonymous app dubbed 'predator's paradise' amid cheating scandal te 2026-06-01T16:42:27.031Z Platner still has active account on anonymous app dubbed 'predator's paradise' amid cheating scandal Senate candidate Graham Platner has not deactivated his account on a private messaging app associated with casual sex and anonymous encounters — despite facing mounting questions over infidelity and the platform’s ties to sexual exploitation.  Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee in Maine’s 2026 Senate race, has an active profile on Kik, an anonymous chatting platform notorious for lax identification methods that have enabled the proliferation of child sexual abuse material.  The profile, reviewed by Fox News Digital, contains a sexually suggestive picture of Platner showing the candidate’s naked torso with a towel draped around his waist. It is unclear when the image was taken, but Platner created the account in 2016.  Platner’s presence on Kik was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, which reported that he sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women while married to his wife Amy Gertner, who wedded Platner in 2023. According to the outlet, Platner’s wife first discovered the adulterous messages in the spring of 2025 and later divulged them to a since-departed campaign official. CORY BOOKER ADMITS GRAHAM PLATNER 'HAS QUESTIONS TO ANSWER' FOLLOWING LATEST SCANDAL Multiple child safety groups have criticized Kik due to its anonymous structure and public group chats that allow strangers to contact each other with little effort. Users only need an email address to create an account, and there is no enforceable age-verification mechanism.  Roughly 70% of the platform’s users are estimated to be between 13 and 24 years old, according to multiple industry reports. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation designated Kik as a "predator’s paradise" in 2023 for being rampant with "predatory behavior and child sexual exploitation."  The watchdog also placed the platform on its "Dirty Dozen" list for facilitating and profiting from sexual exploitation. In 2024, Kik was rated the worst app for severe sexual content, according to Bark, a parental control and online safety platform. Between 2023 and 2025, at least four Maine men were sentenced for distributing child pornography or soliciting nude pictures from underage girls by posing as minors while using Kik. UNEARTHED POSTS SHOW DEM SENATE HOPEFUL PRAISING VULGAR GRAFFITI, MAKING CRUDE PORTA-POTTY ADMISSION It is unclear who Platner messaged on the clandestine platform, but there is no evidence he communicated with minors.  The Platner campaign said over the weekend that he deleted the app from his phone long before The Wall Street Journal's reporting. Gertner released a video slamming the media for reporting on Platner's alleged cheating, which she labeled "gossip" while insisting she has a "great" marriage with the candidate.  "It makes me really angry, disappointed," Gertner said in the video posted Saturday evening. "And I find it really shameful that there’s a group of media outlets and people who are willing to spread gossip instead of talking about real issues that Graham is running on."  Gertner plays a visible role in Platner’s campaign and is financially compensated in a volunteer coordinator role. Platner’s alleged infidelity is the latest incident in a string of controversies that has dogged his insurgent campaign.  The far-left Senate hopeful has previously sparked backlash for posting vulgar messages on a since-deleted Reddit account in which he joked about masturbating in public portable toilets, discussed using satellite phones on an overseas deployment to "cyber f–k" his girlfriend and appeared to defend military personnel who cheat on their spouses. "You don't have much experience with Latin American hookers, do you?" Platner wrote in response to a user concerned about the exploitation of female prostitutes in Colombia. "I've heard that idiotic sentiment made within the confines of the the [sic] military. ‘If you can't remain faithful to your wife, how can you remain faithful to your comrades?’" he wrote in a separate post in response to an article reporting on Secret Service agents paying prostitutes. "Well, I have many good buddies who lied and cheated with women, and yet were straight shooting hard men when it came to their work." "I find it is a sentiment only held by moral relativists who need something to cry about, intelligent people realize they are not mutually exclusive," he went on. Platner also called himself a communist, denigrated rural White people as "racist" and "stupid" and singled out Black people for not tipping well, in since-deleted posts.  He has also faced mounting scrutiny over a Nazi-linked chest tattoo that he has since covered up. Platner said last year he got the black skull-and-crossbones tattoo while out drinking with fellow Marines in 2007 during a period of leave in Croatia and denied knowing the symbol’s Nazi origins. Platner's hand placement notably shields the heavily scrutinized tattoo from view in his Kik account profile. Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment but did not hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db65fee6011c3f4e9d30d Anti-cartel candidate 'The Tiger' channels Trump and Bukele in Colombia election shocker te 2026-06-01T16:42:07.116Z Anti-cartel candidate 'The Tiger' channels Trump and Bukele in Colombia election shocker Colombia’s first-round presidential election, won by tough-talking conservative Abelardo de la Espriella, signaled what analysts describe as a growing backlash across Latin America against leftist governments. The presidential election could carry significant implications for U.S. interests in the region, including drug trafficking, migration and regional stability, as voters increasingly prioritize security, counternarcotics policies and economic stability ahead of a June 21 runoff between de la Espriella and leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda. "For the Trump administration, a Colombia that recommits itself to security cooperation, counternarcotics efforts, and stronger democratic institutions would be a major win and an important step forward towards restoring stability across the Western Hemisphere," Melissa Ford Maldonado of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) told Fox News Digital from Colombia. ANTI-CARTEL HARDLINER CHANNELS TRUMP IN BID TO END COLOMBIA'S LEFTIST ERA IN PIVOTAL ELECTION "What happens in Colombia affects the flow of drugs into American communities, the strength of transnational criminal networks, migration pressures and the broader balance between democratic governments and criminalized regimes throughout the region," she added. The first-round winner, de la Espriella, a conservative lawyer and political outsider known as "El Tigre" ("The Tiger"), has emerged as the face of Colombia's security-focused shift.  An admirer of President Donald Trump and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, won 43.7% of the vote Sunday, outperforming most polls and advancing to a runoff against left-wing Cepeda, the candidate backed by President Gustavo Petro.  His campaign has centered on a hardline crackdown on criminal organizations, which he argues have flourished under Petro's "Total Peace" policy. In an interview with the Associated Press, de la Espriella pledged to open mega-prisons and take a far more aggressive approach toward criminal groups. "Criminals will either surrender or leave the country," he said. The vote comes as Colombia faces rising violence, expanding criminal organizations and growing criticism of President Gustavo Petro’s "Total Peace" strategy, which sought negotiations with armed groups and criminal networks. AT LEAST 80 PEOPLE KILLED IN NORTHEAST COLOMBIA AS PEACE TALKS FAIL, OFFICIAL SAYS "Colombia heads into a June 21 runoff with armed groups controlling vast stretches of the country, a failed ‘Total Peace’ negotiating strategy leaving communities more exposed than when it began, and a Venezuelan refugee crisis that has overwhelmed the state's already thin capacity to govern its own territory," Daniel Swift, senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies told Fox News Digital. Maldonado said Colombia’s election reflects a wider political shift taking place across Latin America. "This election is part of a broader trend across Latin America, where voters are increasingly rejecting the failed promises of the left in favor of security, sovereignty and economic opportunity," she said. ECUADOR'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION GOES TO RUNOFF BETWEEN CONSERVATIVE INCUMBENT, LEFTIST LAWYER "We’ve seen it in Argentina, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Honduras, Costa Rica and now increasingly in Colombia." Swift agreed the election results reflect a broader regional trend. He said with de la Espriella outperforming "every poll, with security at the top of every voter's mind — confirms that Colombia is part of a broader regional reckoning: Latin Americans are losing patience with governments that cannot provide security," Swift said. Maldonado said the results reflected mounting frustration with the country’s direction under Petro. "Years of growing insecurity, rising coca cultivation, expanding criminal organizations, and concessions to armed groups have left many Colombian people frustrated with the direction of the country," she added. The June 21 runoff is expected to focus heavily on security policy, organized crime and Colombia’s future relationship with the United States under the Trump administration. Maldonado argues it "offers Colombia an opportunity to begin reversing course and reestablish a principle that should have never been up for debate: criminal organizations should be confronted, not negotiated with." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db64bee6011c3f4e9d304 US Mint Unveils World Cup 2026 Coins And Collectors — Even Incredibly Casual Ones Like Me — Are Ready te 2026-06-01T16:41:47.115Z US Mint Unveils World Cup 2026 Coins And Collectors — Even Incredibly Casual Ones Like Me — Are Ready Back in the day, I was all about collecting state quarters. However, that was the extent of my flirtation with numismatics.  I wasn't even into the fancy, valuable stuff. I just really dug that Indiana had an Indy car on its quarter. This now has me thinking about going and bugging my local bank tellers so I can get my grubby paws on the slick commemorative coins that will be coming out to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In case you haven't heard (if that's true, where the hell have you been?), the United States is hosting the biggest sporting event in the world this summer, along with Canada and Mexico. "The FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Program presents a unique opportunity to create a lasting legacy for the sport of soccer in the United States while celebrating one of the world’s most unifying global events," Mint Director Paul Hollis said in a statement. "The Mint is honored to release these commemorative coin designs, which reflect the sport’s extraordinary global reach and its accessibility to people of all ages and skill levels." Three designs have been unveiled and will be used on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin and a half-dollar clad coin.  "We are delighted to see the designs of this special series of official FIFA World Cup 2026 commemorative coins, which offers football fans a truly unique way to celebrate the global game’s most iconic tournament," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said. USMNT star Christian Pulisic finally ends lengthy goal drought in win over Senegal On top of being a cool collectible or memento from such a big event, the surcharges from the coins will be used to help grow soccer in the United States. Alright, well, I might need to find myself one of those little book things that you pop the coins into, like I had for my state quarters. Unlike that one, though, I think I can complete this set of three coins. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db637ee6011c3f4e9d2fb Mamdami marks Pride Month, says honoring 'queer and transgender' contributions would take more than 30 days te 2026-06-01T16:41:27.122Z Mamdami marks Pride Month, says honoring 'queer and transgender' contributions would take more than 30 days New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the beginning of June's Pride Month with a Monday post on X, saying it would take longer than just one month to honor the ways in which "queer and transgender" residents have benefited the city over time. "It would take far more than a month to honor the contributions of queer and transgender New Yorkers," Mamdani wrote. "From the Cercle Hermaphroditos in 1895, the first trans advocacy group in the United States, to the drag balls of the Harlem Renaissance, to the Stonewall uprising, to the Lesbian Herstory Archives, to ACT UP!, founded in 1987 as queer people fought for their lives while the Reagan administration looked away, New York City's history has long been shaped by queer and trans New Yorkers," he continued. 'THIS IS NOT THE NEW YORK CITY I KNEW': JEWS, MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS UNITE AT ANTI-MAMDANI RALLY "To all our queer and trans neighbors: you deserve a City where you can afford to live safely, openly, and joyfully. Happy Pride, New York City," he added. The Democratic National Committee also issued a post on X marking June's Pride Month, stating, "Love openly. Live authentically. Happy Pride!" NYPD COMMISSIONER 'PROUDLY' LEADS ISRAEL PARADE AS GRAND MARSHAL; MAMDANI BREAKS TRADITION, AVOIDS EVENT Various Democratic figures also expressed their support. "During #PrideMonth we celebrate love, freedom and the courage to live authentically. From San Francisco to communities across our nation, we honor the trailblazers and activists who expanded the promise of equality and pledge to carry on the work they began. Happy #Pride!" former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in a post on X. MAMDANI'S 'COGE' ROLLOUT GETS DOGE'S ATTENTION AFTER CRITICS SAY HE RIPPED OFF ELON MUSK Former Vice President Kamala Harris declared in a post, "Pride is joy. Pride is courage. Pride is a celebration. And Pride is the ongoing fight to ensure every person can live as their authentic self. This month and every month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and all those continuing the fight for equality. Happy Pride!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db623ee6011c3f4e9d2f2 Jeff Foxworthy says new Fox Nation special could be his last, and he's ending it where he started te 2026-06-01T16:41:07.266Z Jeff Foxworthy says new Fox Nation special could be his last, and he's ending it where he started After decades of making audiences laugh, comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy said Monday that his new Fox Nation special may serve as a full-circle moment for his stand-up career. Foxworthy told "Fox & Friends" that he's not finished with stand-up altogether, but creating a special takes considerable effort, especially the unconventional way he crafted "The Joke's On Me," now streaming on Fox Nation. "I'm not saying I would quit doing stand-up. It's just a lot of work to do a special. And I'd rather hang out with my grandkids," Foxworthy said with a grin. "The Joke's On Me" isn't just an hour of laughs. Foxworthy set out to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the repetitive, creative process of putting a special together — something audiences have seen in documentaries of musicians, but never in the realm of stand-up comedy, he said. FROM ‘SCREAM’ TO STREAM: JAMIE KENNEDY REVEALS HOW HOLLYWOOD LOST ITS WAY AND WHY HE WON'T GIVE UP ON LA "When you commit to doing a special, it's a year. It takes a year of going in comedy clubs every — Wednesday nights, Tuesday nights, you know, trying new things. Is this funny? Is it not funny? And nobody's ever showed that." The comedian has also written dozens of books stemming from his famous "You might be a redneck if..." one-liners. When the idea first struck him, he wrote 10, he told Fox News, and today he estimates he's written over 9,000. FROM SOUTHERN CLUBS TO NETFLIX: HOW CLEAN COMIC DERRICK STROUP IS STOPPING AUDIENCES IN THEIR TRACKS "I didn't think about it being a hook or books. I was just trying to make people laugh. I wrote 10 ways how to tell how you might be a redneck. And the next night, people weren't only laughing, they were pointing at each other." Foxworthy ended his first stand-up special in 1990 with the famous joke, but he's been using different material for the last 20 years of his career, he said. Given that "The Joke's On Me" could be his last special, he saw fit to brush the dust off the old favorite. "I thought, 'Well, this might be the last special I do, because it's a lot of work.' And I'm like, 'If I closed the first one that way, why not tie a bow around it and close the last one that way?'" "The Joke's On Me" is available now on Fox Nation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db5f9ee6011c3f4e9d2da Anthropic files to go public te 2026-06-01T16:40:25.827Z Anthropic files to go public The company said Monday it has filed confidentially for an IPO. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db40aee6011c3f4e9d2b9 The Mark Lamb scandal isn’t just hypocrisy. It’s a Republican Party in moral free fall. te 2026-06-01T16:32:10.703Z The Mark Lamb scandal isn’t just hypocrisy. It’s a Republican Party in moral free fall. Mark Lamb in March 2024. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) Few things are more predictable in politics than self-proclaimed moral crusaders getting caught in their own hypocrisy. Mark Lamb, the self-described “family man” who built his public image as a gun-slinging Pinal County Sheriff, tough on Mexican cartels and wrapped in “family values,” now finds himself in a sex scandal and accusations involving racist remarks. The 53-year-old Republican, who’s running for Congress in Arizona’s District 5 under the MAGA banner, is a prominent member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But instead of the family man image he carefully cultivated, an Arizona Republic investigation paints a very different picture: sexual affairs, trysts involving his wife, years of sexting with other women and threats to keep it all quiet.   GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The Republic’s reporting included screenshots of explicit chats, sexual messages and nude photos allegedly sent from Lamb’s cellphone and social media accounts before and during his eight-year tenure as Pinal County Sheriff. I really don’t care about Lamb’s romantic affairs — what happens in his marriage is between him and his wife. But the allegations go far beyond sexual conduct between consenting adults. According to the Republic’s reporting, Lamb threatened a woman by saying he would send state troopers after her if she publicly shared nude photos he had sent her. That isn’t just a marital matter or kinky behavior from a morally corrupt politician. It’s the hypocrisy and the abuse of power by a badge-carrying sheriff. It’s blatant intimidation from a politician who wants to represent a district of nearly 800,000 Arizonans in the U.S. House of Representatives. How’s Lamb responding? Andrew Gould, an attorney for Lamb’s congressional campaign, sent a letter to The Republic dismissing the allegations as “baseless and harmful.” “The campaign is aware that various false, misleading, and potentially defamatory allegations have circulated online for years,” Gould wrote. “They are repeated without verification and often to only cause great reputational and political harm.” But that broad denial raises more questions than it answers anything. What’s specifically false? The trysts involving his wife, that he allegedly set up and then watched? The years of sexting with women? The alleged threats to use law enforcement against a woman to keep their exchanges from coming out? If the reporting truly was “baseless,” you would expect Lamb to be loudly and publicly denying the allegations — on television, in interviews, anywhere he could. You would expect him to say something like the photos are not his, the messages did not come from his phone or that he didn’t know about them.   Instead, Lamb has largely disappeared from public view with just two months before the July 21 GOP primary. Lamb is facing construction firm owner Daniel Keenan. Lamb has Donald Trump’s endorsement and thus remains the favorite to win both the primary and the general election in this heavily MAGA district that includes Queen Creek, Gilbert and Apache Junction. Lamb isn’t just counting on Trump’s endorsement. He’s clearly borrowing from Trump’s political playbook to survive scandals: ignore and wait them out. Trump is an expert on that. He weathered sex scandals and accusations of sexual assault — including a civil judgment against him for sexual abuse and defamation. Lamb is betting MAGA voters will similarly turn a blind eye to his sexting, explicit exchanges and threats. This isn’t just about Lamb’s hypocrisy. It’s the abuse of power of his public standing, his badge, to intimidate women and keep them quiet. And yet, few Republicans are condemning Lamb’s behavior. Rep. Andy Biggs, who’s seeking the GOP nomination for governor and who Lamb aims to replace in CD5, told KTAR he’s “reserving judgment right now.”   Rep. David Schweikert, who’s trailing against Biggs, called him out, saying his stance on Lamb “borders on immoral” and called on Lamb to explain himself. Really, that’s it? This whole thing with Lamb shows yet again the decadence of a movement that embraces candidates who publicly preach righteousness while privately shredding the values they claim to hold. It’s a moral decay of a political movement that invokes God and Christian values but are quick to excuse misconduct, sexual scandals and abuses of power of their own politicians like Lamb. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db3f1ee6011c3f4e9d29a Spencer Pratt rides Big Tech’s rightward wave as latest Silicon Valley titan opens wallet te 2026-06-01T16:31:45.430Z Spencer Pratt rides Big Tech’s rightward wave as latest Silicon Valley titan opens wallet Google co-founder Sergey Brin just became the latest high-profile member of the tech world to throw his financial support behind a Republican. Brin gave Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt a maximum donation of $1,800 on May 27, according to municipal campaign finance records. Other big names in tech making contributions to the mayoral hopeful include Palantir’s chief technology officer, SpaceX’s director of solar production, a communications executive at TikTok, the co-chairman and co-founder of Riot Games, Activision Blizzard former CEO and the Winklevoss twins. Pratt is a registered Republican running in Los Angeles’ nonpartisan mayoral race. The Google co-founder’s donation may be unsurprising to some, as recent reports indicate that he has somewhat soured on California Democrats over their push for an additional tax on billionaires. Brin has also praised the Trump administration for its approach to artificial intelligence by thanking the president for "supporting our companies instead of fighting with them." JEANIE BUSS, SOFIA RICHIE'S HUSBAND AMONG BUSINESS TITANS REPORTEDLY BACKING SPENCER PRATT'S LA MAYORAL RACE The donations add a local front to a broader political realignment in tech, where some of the industry’s most recognizable names, beginning during the 2024 electoral cycle, grew more willing to back Republicans amid fights over taxes and artificial intelligence policy. Los Angeles' mayoral race has become a local flashpoint for that trend, with Brin and other prominent tech figures backing a conservative challenger to shake up governance in one of the nation’s most liberal cities. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who first gained notoriety for accusing Meta co-founder Mark Zuckerberg of stealing their intellectual property to create Facebook, have since pivoted to cryptocurrency and broader tech investment and, as of 2024, have become major Republican donors.  Joining the Winklevoss twins in throwing their support behind Trump in 2024 were tech-focused venture capitalists such as David Sacks, Marc Andreessen, Chamath Palihapitiya, Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire and Shervin Pishevar, as well as Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man.  VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE REVEALS BIG TECH 'VERY MUCH ON NOTICE' AFTER CEO'S INAUGURAL DONATIONS Since Trump has taken office, tech firms have taken institutional steps to ingratiate themselves with his administration. Amazon, Apple, Google and Meta, for instance, have all made contributions to his controversial construction of a ballroom on White House grounds. Those same firms, alongside Microsoft, Uber and Nvidia, all donated to Trump’s inaugural fund ahead of him taking office. Tech was previously one of the chief antagonists of Trump’s movement, with the president’s supporters accusing the industry of suppressing their speech and manipulating information to benefit the Democratic Party – as with the suppression of the New York Post’s reporting on Hunter Biden’s laptop.  KAREN BASS APPEARS TO LIKEN SPENCER PRATT TO TRUMP AMID TIGHTENING LA MAYORAL RACE While tech’s leadership seems to have become more friendly toward Republicans, the rank-and-file still overwhelmingly support the Democratic Party. While campaign finance records show that employees at tech firms gave a greater share of donations to the GOP in 2024 compared to past cycles, the vast majority of their donations still went to Democrats.  In recent years, tech leaders have enjoyed private dinners with Trump both in the White House and at Mar-a-Lago, with some, such as Sacks and Musk, securing formal roles within his administration. While records do not indicate that Musk has financially supported Pratt’s campaign for mayor, the billionaire has been a vocal supporter of him on social media. Pratt is running in a nonpartisan primary against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, and Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialists of America-affiliated city councilwoman. Election Day is set for Tuesday.  Google and the Pratt campaign did not respond to requests for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db3ddee6011c3f4e9d291 Thomas unloads on Court for helping convicted murderer but ignoring 'law-abiding citizens' te 2026-06-01T16:31:25.432Z Thomas unloads on Court for helping convicted murderer but ignoring 'law-abiding citizens' Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, accused the Supreme Court of focusing on the wrong cases after the justices vacated a lower-court ruling in a Florida murder case over what he described as an "inconsequential foot fault" that would have had "no effect on the outcome of the case." Thomas argued that Gary Whitton's bid for a new trial based on false testimony from a prosecution witness would not have changed the outcome because the evidence against the Florida death row inmate was overwhelming. But the overarching point of his dissent was a rebuke of the Court's priorities. He pointed to cases involving race, free speech and military families that the justices declined to hear as examples of disputes he believed were more deserving of the Court's attention. "It is unfortunate that the Court chose to intervene at the request of a convicted murderer to correct the Eleventh Circuit's inconsequential foot fault," Thomas wrote in his dissent. "What makes it even worse is that the Court does so even while it refuses to correct far more consequential errors for law-abiding citizens." In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court determined that the Eleventh Circuit must reconsider whether to grant Whitton a new trial without considering DNA evidence discovered after the original trial. The evidence showed that blood stains found inside Whitton's boots belonged to James Maulden, who was found dead with multiple stab wounds in a motel room on Oct. 10, 1990. The night before, Whitton was seen with Maulden at a bank, where the victim withdrew the entire balance of his account. SUPREME COURT TOSSES CONVICTION AND DEATH SENTENCE OF OKLAHOMA INMATE, ORDERS NEW TRIAL The justices determined that the DNA evidence discovered through improved testing in 2002 was inconsequential because the original jury was unaware of it during the 1991 trial. But Thomas deemed the Eleventh Circuit's reliance on the DNA testing results in its denial a "technicality" error. "If the Eleventh Circuit erred at all in mentioning the DNA test results, it was harmless for at least two reasons. First, the court thoroughly examined the overwhelming evidence against Whitton, which was more than sufficient to justify its decision," Thomas wrote. "Second, Whitton had not even exhausted his claim in state court, so the Eleventh Circuit could not have ruled for him anyway." JUSTICE THOMAS REBUKES SCOTUS FOR DENYING WIDOW’S CASE, SAYS IT LETS GOVERNMENT DODGE BLAME Whitton's bid for a new trial is based on the discovery that Jake Ozio, a prosecution witness, lied during the trial when he testified that he did not have a criminal record prior to his arrest. Ozio shared a jail cell with Whitton and testified that he overheard Whitton confess to "‘stabb[ing] the bastard.’" Whitton filed a Giglio claim alleging that Ozio lied about hearing his confession, which the Florida Supreme Court rejected. Years later, Whitton argued in his federal habeas proceedings that Ozio lied about not having a criminal record, but Thomas contended that claim should have first been exhausted in state court. This means Whitton may be procedurally barred from obtaining relief regardless of whether the Eleventh Circuit improperly relied on post-trial DNA evidence. "Whitton does not deny that state-court remedies were available," Thomas wrote. "Yet, he never sought state remedies for his claim based on Ozio's characterization of his criminal record." Thomas rounded out his dissent by criticizing the Court for declining to hear cases involving "law-abiding citizens," including parents of Boston University students challenging an affirmative-action policy they argue constitutes unconstitutional race discrimination, objections to university policies alleged to chill "free speech," and a lawsuit filed by the widow of an Air Force service member killed on the job. "This Court routinely declines to provide relief to law-abiding Americans when it would actually matter, even after lower courts conspicuously flout this Court's precedents in ruling against them," Thomas wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db3c9ee6011c3f4e9d288 NFL legend Raymond Berry dead at 93 te 2026-06-01T16:31:05.512Z NFL legend Raymond Berry dead at 93 Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame wide receiver who helped transform the position in the NFL, died last week, according to his family. He was 93. The Baltimore Colts legend’s family said he died on May 25 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A cause of death was not announced. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "People said Raymond Berry was not blessed with the size or speed of other receivers in the National Football League, but no one worked harder to refine his skills and master his craft," Pro Football Hall of Fame president and CEO Jim Porter said in a statement. "The chemistry he developed with quarterback Johnny Unitas through hours of route-running thousands of repetitions in practice created a dynamic tandem that thought with one mind on game days. "Together they helped the Colts win consecutive titles in the late 1950s, including the classic 1958 NFL Championship Game that served as a springboard for professional football becoming this country’s most popular sport." The Colts selected Berry in the 20th round of the 1954 NFL Draft. He played for Schreiner College and SMU before turning pro. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He spent his entire 13-year NFL career in Baltimore. He recorded 631 catches for 9,725 yards and 70 touchdowns. He was a six-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro and helped the Colts to two NFL Championships before the league’s eventual merger with the American Football League. "It is with very heavy hearts that we extend our condolences to the family of Colts legend Raymond Berry, who passed away last week," Colts owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon said in a statement. "In NFL history, there are only a handful of players who we can say truly changed the sport. Raymond Berry is one of the few names on that list. "As a player during a historic era of Colts football, Raymond redefined the standard for what a wide receiver could and should be. He set records, was selected to multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams, and retired as the NFL's all-time leader in receiving yards and receptions. One of his most memorable moments came during the 1958 NFL Championship, when he had a career day on the field in the 'Greatest Game Ever Played.'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db3a1ee6011c3f4e9d27a Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List te 2026-06-01T16:30:25.037Z Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List The defense secretary’s decision to block the officers’ promotions appears driven by his anti-woke stance rather than based on merit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db15eee6011c3f4e9d236 OJ murder trial witness rallies for Pratt's campaign against 'awful' Mayor Bass: 'LA needs a change' te 2026-06-01T16:20:46.080Z OJ murder trial witness rallies for Pratt's campaign against 'awful' Mayor Bass: 'LA needs a change' LOS ANGELES — As celebrities continue to rally behind Spencer Pratt’s campaign for Los Angeles mayor, reality TV personality and O.J. Simpson murder trial witness Kato Kaelin tells Fox News Digital that Pratt is the candidate he thinks will bring necessary change to the city. "It’s clear to me that Karen Bass did an awful job as LA Mayor during the 2025 fires," Kaelin, a Los Angeles resident who rocketed to fame after testifying in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, told Fox News Digital, alluding to the heavy criticism Bass has faced for being out of the country during the devastating wildfires in 2025 that killed over two dozen people in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. "I supported Rick Caruso for Mayor in 2022 and think Spencer Pratt could shake things up this cycle. LA needs a change in leadership." LA TIMES OWNER SAYS ENDORSING KAREN BASS WAS A ‘MISTAKE' DUE TO INCOMPETENCE Kaelin, who has lived in Los Angeles for decades but who cannot cast a ballot in the race because he lives outside LA proper, said it "shocks" him that anyone would even "consider voting for Bass." "Her agenda is not for the people of LA, she’s proven it with policy regarding homeless and drug abuse on the streets," Kaelin said, adding that the current mayor "has proven to be awful" and Pratt "brings energy and a different perspective." Kaelin first became a household name during the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial. He testified as a key witness for the prosecution since, at the time of the murders, Kaelin was staying in a guesthouse on Simpson’s Rockingham estate. The trial transformed Kaelin from an aspiring actor into a pop culture figure, with his distinctive appearance and courtroom testimony drawing intense public attention. KAREN BASS APPEARS TO LIKEN SPENCER PRATT TO TRUMP AMID TIGHTENING LA MAYORAL RACE Over a dozen celebrities have rallied behind Pratt, a former reality television star from "The Hills," as he continues to make the case that his status as a political outsider is what Los Angeles needs. Others argue that political experience is a prerequisite to running for mayor of the second-largest U.S. city.  "I relate to Spencer because he receives hate just because he was on a reality show and I was sometimes hated just for being a witness - vote Pratt!" Kaelin said. Pratt, a registered Republican running as an independent, will square off on Tuesday night in the mayoral primary against Mayor Bass and progressive City Councilwoman Nithya Rahman. In Los Angeles, the top vote-getters will advance to a November election, unless a candidate receives 50% of the vote, in which case they will automatically claim victory and be named the next mayor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf9eee6011c3f4e9d207 US Forest Service announces additional fee‑free day on June 6 te 2026-06-01T16:13:18.070Z US Forest Service announces additional fee‑free day on June 6 All standard amenity recreation sites on national forests and grasslands will be available at no cost. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf89ee6011c3f4e9d1fe Flagstaff youth group helps Snowbowl donate lost gloves te 2026-06-01T16:12:57.042Z Flagstaff youth group helps Snowbowl donate lost gloves The youth group at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Flagstaff has been helping the Arizona Snowbowl find a new home for their mismatched lost gloves. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf74ee6011c3f4e9d1f5 Coconino County Building Code adoption public hearing te 2026-06-01T16:12:36.150Z Coconino County Building Code adoption public hearing The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at 4 p.m. during the Coconino County Board of Supervisors meeting at 219 E. Cherry Ave. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf59ee6011c3f4e9d1d4 Graham Platner pulled out of MS NOW interview in wake of scandal, host claims te 2026-06-01T16:12:09.993Z Graham Platner pulled out of MS NOW interview in wake of scandal, host claims MS NOW host Eugene Daniels claimed Sunday that Maine Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Graham Platner pulled out of appearing on the liberal network after his latest scandal. Daniels made the comment on his show "The Weekend" in response to Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, releasing a five-minute video defending Platner and his campaign in the wake of reports that Platner sent explicit messages to at least six women while he was married. Daniels pushed back on the video, pointing out that reports explained that Gertner herself shared the texts with the campaign out of concern it would be used against Platner during the election. DEMOCRATIC MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE GRAHAM PLATNER CONFRONTED BY MS NOW HOST ABOUT TATTOO CONTROVERSY "It is not gossip if she brought it to the campaign herself and told them what it is. Graham Platner was supposed to come on the show… His team pulled out," Daniels said. "They came to us and wanted to come on. They pulled out. I think we saw why yesterday as these stories came out." He continued, "But one of the questions I have for him is, like, do people know who you are? Does Maine really know what they’re getting with you? Because there’s always things that come out over and over again. It’s like, where is the [oppo] file?" Platner's campaign denied Daniels' claim in a comment to Fox News Digital. "This is flat out inaccurate. There was never an interview scheduled –– this is just another example of pundits trying to get views and clicks. Graham was busy at back-to-back events today, doing what he loves –– talking with Mainers and sharing his vision for a politics that focuses on people's lives, not the pundit or political class in DC," a spokesperson said. DAVID MARCUS: ESTABLISHMENT DEMS TURN ON GRAHAM PLATNER, BUT IT'S WAY TOO LATE Platner has also faced a number of controversies before this, including a now-covered-up tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol, and past controversial comments on Reddit minimizing sexual assault and making crude remarks about masturbation and a deleted post where he claimed a wounded soldier "didn’t deserve to live." Gertner's video notably did not dispute the recent allegations. "So it makes me really angry, disappointed, and I find it really shameful that there's a group of media outlets and people who are willing to spread gossip, instead of talking about real issues that Graham is running on — like healthcare and education and childcare," Gertner said. MICHIGAN DEM REP DECLINES TO SUPPORT PLATNER AFTER RESURFACED RAPE COMMENTS She added, "Being newly married is hard. Being newly married and going through infertility is hard. Being newly married, going through infertility, and a Senate campaign is hard." Fox News Digital reached out to MS NOW for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf45ee6011c3f4e9d1cb AI helped researchers bypass Apple M5 defenses te 2026-06-01T16:11:49.994Z AI helped researchers bypass Apple M5 defenses Apple devices have earned a reputation for being tough to break into. That comes from Apple's tight control over the hardware, software and many of the protections standing between you and an attacker. However, a new claim from security startup Calif shows how quickly the cybersecurity world may be changing. Calif says a small team of researchers used a preview version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos to help build a working macOS kernel exploit against Apple's new M5 chip protections in less than a week. A kernel exploit targets the core part of an operating system, which controls how your device runs and what apps can access. The company says the exploit survived Apple's Memory Integrity Enforcement, or MIE, a security feature designed to make memory-based attacks much harder on newer chips. The bigger concern is speed. Artificial intelligence may help skilled researchers find serious software flaws faster than ever before, which means scammers and cybercriminals could eventually use similar tools to find weak spots before companies have time to patch them. CHINESE HACKERS TURNED AI TOOLS INTO AN AUTOMATED ATTACK MACHINE Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com. Calif says its researchers built what it describes as the first public macOS kernel memory corruption exploit on M5 silicon with MIE enabled. The company says the attack targets macOS 26.4.1 on Apple M5 hardware. It begins with a regular local user account and ends with root access. Root access gives someone the highest level of control on a Mac. That could let an attacker change system settings, reach sensitive files or run commands with powerful permissions. That sounds alarming, but it needs context. Calif described this as a local privilege escalation chain. In everyday terms, an attacker would already need some way to get code running on the Mac first. This type of attack would more likely follow another step, such as a malicious download or compromised installer. Once bad code gets that first foothold, a privilege escalation bug can help it dig much deeper. SHAMOS MALWARE TRICKS MAC USERS WITH FAKE FIXES Memory corruption bugs have been a favorite target for attackers for years. These flaws can let attackers crash software, steal data or take over parts of a system. Apple's Memory Integrity Enforcement was designed to make that type of attack far more difficult. Apple says MIE uses hardware-assisted memory safety protections on A19 and M5 processors or later. In simpler terms, MIE helps the chip and operating system check whether software touches memory in suspicious ways. That makes many older attack tricks harder to pull off. That is why Calif's claim warrants attention. The researchers say they found a way around those protections with help from Mythos Preview. That suggests AI could speed up the hunt for flaws, even in systems with advanced built-in defenses. AI CYBERSECURITY RISKS AND DEEPFAKE SCAMS ON THE RISE Calif says Mythos Preview helped identify the bugs and assisted throughout exploit development. The company also made clear that human expertise still mattered. According to Calif, Mythos found the bugs quickly because they belonged to known bug classes. However, bypassing Apple's new protection required experienced researchers. Think of it this way: AI helped point the researchers toward weak spots. People still had to understand how to turn those findings into a working exploit. That makes the story more concerning because AI may help skilled teams move much faster. FORMER GOOGLE CEO WARNS AI SYSTEMS CAN BE HACKED TO BECOME EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WEAPONS Mozilla has already seen similar potential. The organization said an early version of Claude Mythos Preview helped identify 271 vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 150. Mozilla said those findings came during an evaluation of the model's ability to help with security work. So the bigger story goes beyond Apple. Advanced AI tools may give security researchers more speed. Those same tools could eventually help attackers search for software flaws faster, too. Most people do not think about kernel exploits when they open up their laptops. They think about email, work and family photos. That is exactly why this story hits closer to home than it may seem. If researchers can find high-impact bugs faster with AI, attackers may eventually try to do the same. The unsettling part is the speed. A flaw that once took months to discover might surface much sooner when AI helps scan code and suggest attack paths. Calif called its work "a glimpse of what is coming." That may sound dramatic, but the warning is easy to understand. Cybersecurity teams may need AI to defend systems as quickly as attackers use AI to search for weak spots.  MAC MALWARE MAYHEM AS 100 MILLION APPLE USERS AT RISK OF HAVING PERSONAL DATA STOLEN This does not mean your Mac has suddenly become unsafe. Apple's security model remains one of the strongest in consumer tech. It also does not mean MIE failed as a protection. No security feature blocks every attack forever. DON'T IGNORE APPLE'S URGENT SECURITY UPDATE However, updates now matter more than ever. Calif says it shared its findings with Apple and plans to release full technical details after Apple ships a fix. That is how responsible disclosure should work. Researchers report the issue first, the company investigates it, and users get a patch before attackers get a roadmap. We reached out to Apple for comment, but did not hear back before our deadline. That brings us to this: what you can do now to lower your risk. 10 SIMPLE CYBERSECURITY RESOLUTIONS FOR A SAFER 2026 You do not need to become a cybersecurity expert to lower your risk. A few smart habits can make it much harder for attackers to get the access they need. Start with software updates. On your Mac, go to Apple menu > System Settings > General > Software Update. Install any available macOS updates. Also, turn on automatic updates where possible. This helps your Mac get important security fixes without waiting for you to remember. Be careful with apps from links, pop-ups or unfamiliar websites. If an attacker needs code running on your Mac first, a fake app can become the front door. Download apps from the Mac App Store or directly from trusted developers. Also, pause before opening installers sent through email or social media links. Strong antivirus software can add another layer of protection by helping detect malicious downloads, suspicious links and scam websites before they put your Mac at risk. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. Review which apps have access to sensitive parts of your Mac. Go to Apple menu > System Settings > Privacy & Security and check permissions for areas such as Accessibility, Camera, Microphone and Screen Recording. Remove access for apps you do not recognize or no longer use. These permissions can give apps powerful reach across your device. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Apple Account. This adds another layer of protection if someone steals or guesses your password.  Also, use a strong, unique password. Do not reuse the same password you use for email or banking. A password manager can help create and store unique passwords for each account, so you do not have to remember them all yourself. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at CyberGuy.com. Your browser is one of the most common places where attacks begin. Keep Safari, Chrome, Firefox or any other browser updated. Then, review your browser extensions. Remove anything you do not use or do not recognize. A shady extension can track your activity, inject ads or collect sensitive data. Safari: Open Safari > Settings > Extensions. Uncheck any extension you do not recognize or select it and click Uninstall. Safari extensions update automatically with their apps. Chrome: Open Chrome > three dots > Help > About Google Chrome to check for updates. To review extensions, go to Chrome > three dots > Extensions > Manage Extensions. Remove anything suspicious or unnecessary. Firefox: Open Firefox > Firefox menu > About Firefox to check for updates. To review add-ons, go to Firefox > Add-ons and themes > Extensions. Remove anything you do not recognize. Firefox recommends keeping add-ons set to update automatically. Scammers love fake pop-ups that claim your Mac has a virus. These alerts often push you to download software or call a fake support number. Do not click the warning or call the number on the screen. Close the tab or quit the browser. If you feel unsure, restart your Mac and check for updates through System Settings. Use Time Machine or another trusted backup method. A recent backup can help you recover if malware damages files or locks you out. Keep at least one backup separate from your Mac. That way, a device problem does not take your backup down with it. Many people leave their Macs running for weeks. A restart can help clear temporary processes and apply pending updates. A restart will not solve every security problem, but it can help your Mac finish updates and clear out processes that no longer need to run. FBI WARNS OVER 1 MILLION ANDROID DEVICES HIJACKED BY MALWARE Apple built serious protections into its newest chips, and that still matters. But Calif's claim shows that even the strongest consumer security systems now face a new kind of pressure. AI is starting to change the speed of vulnerability research. For you, the lesson is this. Keep your Mac updated. Be careful what you install. Review the apps that have deep access to your system. The age of "set it and forget it" security is fading fast. Your device may be smart, but the tools looking for its weak spots are getting smarter too. If AI can help a small team challenge Apple's newest defenses in days, should companies be required to disclose how they are using AI to find and fix security flaws before attackers do? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf1cee6011c3f4e9d1b6 This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies te 2026-06-01T16:11:08.625Z This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies Windborne Systems' newest weather forecasting model beats the best government predictions by days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf07ee6011c3f4e9d19b SpaceX says it may issue ‘significant’ equity in ‘future transactions’ te 2026-06-01T16:10:47.583Z SpaceX says it may issue ‘significant’ equity in ‘future transactions’ The company added a warning to prospective investors that a major dilution could be in the cards after it goes public. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daef0ee6011c3f4e9d180 “Deeply grateful to the Tribal leaders”: Arizona governor completes visits to all 22 Tribal Nations te 2026-06-01T16:10:24.711Z “Deeply grateful to the Tribal leaders”: Arizona governor completes visits to all 22 Tribal Nations Sharing acorn stew with tribal leaders in San Carlos. Zip lining at Grand Canyon West on Hualapai tribal land. Riding the country’s only tribally-owned mountain roller coaster at Sunrise Park Resort. And kids running alongside a small pack of Rez dogs to greet a state SUV rumbling down a remote reservation road.  These are some of the moments Jason Chavez — director of Tribal Affairs in the Governor’s Office — says best capture the spirit of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nearly three-and-a-half-year push to meet with all of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes. That effort reached a milestone May 27 when Hobbs visited the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe.  “Tribal partnerships are a pillar of my administration and proactive engagement with Tribal Nations is a priority,” Hobbs said in a statement shared Wednesday with Arizona Luminaria. “I am proud to be the first Arizona Governor to visit all 22 Tribes in the state. I am deeply grateful to the Tribal leaders and members who welcomed me and my staff into their communities to listen and learn.” “I look forward to continuing to work hand in hand with Tribes to deliver the opportunity, security and freedom that are fundamental to the Arizona Promise.” Gov. Katie Hobbs meets with Indigenous leaders and community members as part of a nearly three-and-a-half-year effort to visit all of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes. Credit: Courtesy of the Office of the Arizona Governor 22 Tribal Nations. 22 separate answers. Hobbs kicked off her visits in late January 2023, just weeks after her inauguration, when she attended listening sessions organized by former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to hear from federal boarding school survivors on the Gila River Indian Community and Navajo Nation.  As of late May, Hobbs has made 35 visits to Tribal Nations — meeting with each of Arizona’s 22 tribes at least once and returning to a few multiple times, according to a list of the visits provided by her office. Chavez — who is a Tohono O’odham citizen – helped convene and organize the visits, and attended all but two. The list shows the Democrat governor met with at least one Tribal Nation nearly every month since 2023. The largest gap was nearly six months between Aug. 29, 2025, and Feb. 24, 2026. A spokesperson for Hobbs said the gap was “a matter of scheduling” and that the governor remained in regular communication with tribal leaders. Hobbs visited the Navajo Nation and Gila River Indian Community the most — five times each. Chavez said the general format of the visits was as diverse as each Tribal Nation. “So 22 tribes, I have 22 separate answers for you,” he said. “Tribal affairs is everything, it includes water, public safety, infrastructure, health care, gaming, education,” Chavez continued. “So depending on which tribe we were talking to or which day of the week it was, it was a different priority.” Some visits were ceremonial, like in October 2023 when Hobbs presented a Gold Star medal to a family in Gila River whose loved one, Mathew B. Juan, was the first Arizonan and Native American killed in combat during World War I.  Gov. Hobbs visits Havasupai to survey flood damage. She met with members of the Havasupai Tribal Council to discuss recovery efforts, Sept. 30th, 2024. Hobbs activated the State Emergency Operation Center and deployed aviation assets of the Arizona National Guard in response to Tribal Nation’s request for assistance. Credit: Arizona Office of the Governor. Others were urgent. In July 2024, Hobbs visited the San Carlos Apache Tribe to survey damage from the Watch Fire. “She toured the emergency operations center, met with first responders, met with tribal leaders to understand what the needs are and of course to thank those that were volunteering their time, collecting donations there at the high school,” Chavez said. The fire destroyed more than 20 homes and burned over 2,100 acres, according to ABC15. “We have endured fires before but the human scale of this is particularly devastating,” San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler stated in a news release at the time. “Unfortunately, multiple families lost homes. It was horrible all the way around. I have received reports of families leaving with nothing, elders having no transportation, and kids running without shoes. We have never experienced anything like this.” Hobbs directed up to $400,000 to support the Tribal Nation and local communities managing the fire. She joined the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s call for a major disaster declaration, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deliver assistance to people reeling from devastating fires. The agency announced in October 2024 that federal disaster assistance was available to the San Carlos Apache Tribe to aid in recovery efforts, according to a news release. At times, the visits were simply about being present in an effort to rebuild trust that had eroded between the state and Tribal Nations over decades, Chavez said. “Showing up matters,” he added.  And so Hobbs tasted traditional foods, listened to traditional songs and, at one point, bird danced with women from the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe. “There’s a lot of pride there — like, this is a governor and she’s in my community,” Chavez said. “So a lot of really happy moments … but really powerful moments too.” Gov. Katie Hobbs meets with Indigenous leaders and community members as part of a nearly three-and-a-half-year effort to visit all of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes. Credit: Courtesy of the Office of the Arizona Governor Several policy changes also grew directly from conversations with tribal leaders, Chavez said. Hopi leaders, for example, told Hobbs they had spent decades trying to secure state trust lands promised under the 1996 Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act. Hobbs, upon returning to Phoenix, directed the state land department to work on a solution, which in December 2024 resulted in an agreement to exchange 110,000 acres of state trust land near Winslow to the Hopi Tribe. It was unclear as of May 29 if the land had been fully conveyed.  ​​“Today is not only another historic day, it is also a day of celebration for the Hopi Tribe. The 1996 Hopi-Navajo Land Settlement Act is being fulfilled. The Hopi Tribe signed the settlement with the United States 30 years ago,” Hopi Tribe Chairman Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma said in a news release at the time. Nuvangyaoma expressed gratitude to officials with state and federal agencies who united to honor the settlement. “A special thank you to Governor Hobbs, and Commissioner Sahid for their leadership, collaboration and dedication to this effort,” he added. “Within Hopi, it is our time of the soyal’ang ceremony — the start of the New Year and the revitalization of life,” Nuvangyaoma continued. “It is fitting that this historic moment coincides with such an important time.” “These problems weren’t created overnight” Going into this effort, Chavez said, they were well aware of a long-standing reality in many tribal communities: elected officials only showed up when they were running for office or when they wanted something. And Hobbs, he said, was determined to break that pattern by prioritizing tribal communities from the start and throughout her term.  “The very first thing she did the morning of her inauguration was to have breakfast with tribal leaders,” Chavez said. “That was a sign of the respect, the role and the place that tribes would have within her administration.” Still, Hobbs’ milestone comes the same week she launched a multi-million dollar reelection ad campaign, the Arizona Mirror reports. And despite Hobbs’ visits to Tribal Nations, several Indigenous people have told Luminaria in recent months that they remain frustrated with the state’s progress on urgent issues, including addressing the ongoing injustice of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.  Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis speaks to attendees during an MMIP gathering at the Arizona State Capitol on May 5, 2026. Credit: Chelsea Curtis At an MMIP Awareness Day gathering at the Arizona state Capitol on May 5, Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis echoed some of those concerns, noting that the state still lacks a coordinated, statewide MMIP database — something the Hobbs-established MMIP task force initially sought to collect. The task force was formed in 2023 and is set to end at the close of 2026 — unless Hobbs decides to extend the Indigenous-led policy work.  Lewis, who helped create Arizona’s new Turquoise Alert system, also stressed at the gathering one of the alert’s major gaps: it does not apply to missing children labeled runaways, including its namesake, Emily Pike. Tribal leaders and advocates also have pressed Hobbs on other issues at several points during her term. In 2024, Havasupai leaders and Indigenous activists called on Hobbs to close a uranium mine south of Grand Canyon, citing its potential threats to the environment and health. Hobbs, at the time, defended the mine as one of the most heavily regulated in the country.  However, new state filings show the mine’s operator is now asking state regulators to raise the allowable arsenic limit in groundwater under the site – a request scientists said was dangerous, KNAU reports.  To the people who want more done, Chavez says, “We certainly see them. I see them and I hear them.” “These problems weren’t created overnight and they’re, unfortunately, not going to be solved overnight,” he continued, adding that some fixes may require lawmakers to act, as opposed to executive action from the governor.  “It takes all of us working together to be able to address some of these, and something that is really unique in Gov. Hobbs’ approach is that she has sort of this open door policy with tribal leaders.”  The post “Deeply grateful to the Tribal leaders”: Arizona governor completes visits to all 22 Tribal Nations appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dacbaee6011c3f4e9d14b Sister of slain student Sheridan Gorman condemns anti-ICE protest in family’s hometown te 2026-06-01T16:00:58.784Z Sister of slain student Sheridan Gorman condemns anti-ICE protest in family’s hometown The sister of Sheridan Gorman, the college student allegedly shot and killed by an illegal immigrant, is fed up with the anti-ICE protests happening in her hometown. Madelon Gorman, wrote a post on Facebook condemning a group of protesters who reportedly gathered in Yorktown, New York. "Seeing an anti-ICE protest take place in our hometown—a town that means so much to my family—has been incredibly painful," she writes in the post. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman was shot and killed while on a walk near the school's campus in Chicago, on March 19. CHICAGO-AREA STUDENT PAPER UNVEILS ICE TRACKER DAYS AFTER ILLEGAL MIGRANT CHARGED FOR SHERIDAN GORMAN MURDER Her accused killer is Jose Medina-Medina, 25, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela. He was due in court for a discovery hearing on Monday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Madelon Gorman said, "My sister left Yorktown to pursue her education in Chicago, where she was tragically murdered by an illegal immigrant with a criminal history. That loss shattered my family. It changed every holiday, every birthday, every family dinner, and every future milestone we once imagined." Anti-ICE protests in New Jersey have gained national attention following violence, and death threats against ICE agents. Northern Westchester Indivisible is a leftist group that organizes rallies in New York's 17th congressional district. The group gathered on Saturday with a mission of protesting MAGA and Congressman Mike Lawler, according to an advertisement for the protest. "These are the streets we grew up on, the schools we attended, the fields where we played, and the community events where our family volunteered. This is the town that celebrated our accomplishments, watched us grow up, and stood beside us after Sheridan’s death. To see a demonstration that, from our perspective, appears to oppose an agency whose mission includes removing dangerous criminal offenders feels deeply personal," Gorman said. Medina-Medina has been in jail since March and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Those charges may also be upgraded as authorities say he was caught in jail with a six-inch shank. Fox News Digital has reached out to Northern Westchester Indivisible for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da813ee6011c3f4e9d0b6 Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson narrowly avoids injury at celebrity softball game after nasty collision te 2026-06-01T15:41:07.751Z Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson narrowly avoids injury at celebrity softball game after nasty collision The New England Patriots dodged a bullet Sunday during a celebrity softball game. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who caught a fourth quarter touchdown from Drake Maye in the Super Bowl, suffered an injury scare during the softball game hosted by Maye when comedian Matt Rife rolled up on Stevenson's leg during a rundown that had Patriots fans gasping for air. In a video posted on social media by Boston reporter Marlee Wierda, Stevenson's left leg can be seen bending awkwardly as Rife lost his balance trying to run to second base during the rundown. Stevenson can be seen getting up and smiling about the incident, but the video speaks volumes. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Half the Patriots beat the s--t out of me," Rife joked on Instagram Sunday night after the nearly catastrophic incident. To his credit, like Pete Rose entering an MLB All-Star Game in the 1970s, Rife came to play. The 30-year-old Ohio native started the game with a triple to right-center, followed that up with a ground-rule double and then nearly caused a riot by falling into Stevenson's knee like Rose taking out Ray Fosse in 1970. Sticking to his bad boy softball image, Rife refused to say he was in the wrong for his Pete Rose antics. "(T)rying to earn a roster spot u gon put yourself on witness protection in Massachusetts.. watch aht," a Patriots fan fired back at Rife, who refused to give an inch. The guy was there to win the game. "Crowded baseline, had to do it," he replied on an Instagram post where Patriots fans were ripping him for being a modern-day Charlie Hustle. Guess who won the game where the Patriots nearly lost a running back? That's right, just like Rose's National League team in 1970, Rife's team got the win and the comedian let everyone on Twitter know all about it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da7ffee6011c3f4e9d0ad College students accused of inciting boardwalk chaos walk free as prosecutors pull plug, city demands answers te 2026-06-01T15:40:47.754Z College students accused of inciting boardwalk chaos walk free as prosecutors pull plug, city demands answers The charges against the college students who were accused of organizing a beach "takeover" event earlier this month have abruptly been dropped. The Delaware Department of Justice has dropped the charges, citing "no factual basis" for them, according to Attorney General Kathy Jennings, FOX29 Philadelphia reported. Earlier this month, Fox News Digital confirmed the Rehoboth Beach Police Department previously arrested four Delaware State University students: 19-year-old Xander Nicholl, 21-year-old Angelin Clauvil, 21-year-old Eric Barnett and 22-year-old Keyon Scott on charges relating to facilitating a riot, as well as conspiracy in the second degree. Chaos ensued when hundreds of young people gathered on the beach and boardwalk on May 19 after the alleged "takeover" event was advertised on social media. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The event led to several arrests for illegal drug use, underage drinking and disorderly, and disorderly conduct among others, with businesses shutting down early. When the state DOJ dropped the charges, the City of Rehoboth Beach did not get the memo. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "The City of Rehoboth Beach has not been contacted by the Department of Justice regarding reports that charges arising from the May 19 beach takeover incident have been dismissed," a spokesperson for the City of Rehoboth Beach told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Based on our current understanding, it does not appear that all relevant facts and circumstances have yet been fully reviewed. As such, we believe further explanation regarding the reported disposition of these charges would be beneficial to both the City and the public. In addition, the City has reached out to Fleur McKendall of the NAACP to arrange a meeting and discuss these matters. At this time, we have not yet received a response but remain willing to engage in a constructive dialogue." Both the Delaware DOJ and NAACP Delaware State Conference of Branches did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Fox News Digital has also reached out to Nicholl, Clauvil, Scott and Barnett for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da5cfee6011c3f4e9d052 Former Prince Andrew under investigation for alleged inappropriate conduct with woman at Royal Ascot te 2026-06-01T15:31:27.997Z Former Prince Andrew under investigation for alleged inappropriate conduct with woman at Royal Ascot Former Prince Andrew is reportedly under investigation again for inappropriate conduct with a woman at Royal Ascot. According to The Sunday Times, Thames Valley Police are "examining events in 2002 as they consider wider possible crimes by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, including sexual misconduct, ­corruption and fraud." The alleged incident reportedly took place at the famed racing festival, which was attended by multiple members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth, King Charles, Prince Edward, and Andrew’s oldest daughter, Princess Beatrice. FORMER PRINCE ANDREW FACES WIDENING MISCONDUCT PROBE AS POLICE LAUNCH WITNESS HUNT Representatives for Andrew and Thames Valley Police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Buckingham Palace has previously told Fox News Digital that the palace doesn't answer for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor because he's no longer a working royal.  Hilary Fordwich, British royals expert, told Fox News Digital that the royals are "bracing themselves regarding more revolting revelations." EX-PRINCE ANDREW TOLD ROYAL STAFF TO 'F OFF' IN ENTITLED OUTBURSTS: PRINCESS DIANA'S FORMER BUTLER "The debauchery and disgusting behavior of Andrew was known, as more who felt constrained by protocol are now talking, there will be more, such as Ascot, close to where Queen Elizabeth II was at the time." Regarding the latest claim, royal broadcaster, Ian Pelham Turner, said "many more stories" regarding Andrew's behavior are bound to surface. "Allegedly, the woman in question was a waitress at the event," Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital. "Very few details have been released at the moment as there is a further police investigation now happening. Andrew has a long record of rudeness to staff, shouting and swearing at them and going against strict protocol rules over security." "Royal Ascot is one of the favorite destinations of the year for the royal family and certainly during the Queen's time, she would love to watch her own horses, bred in her own stables, race," he continued. "There have been growing rumors that many more stories are surfacing regarding misdeeds by Andrew and a growing public dislike for the former prince." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Last month, Andrew was at the center of another misconduct probe by police as British investigators assessed allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein and alleged sex crimes at royal properties. At the time, Thames Valley Police were urging potential witnesses to come forward as they examined claims that Epstein allegedly sent a woman to have sex with a man, seemingly Andrew, at a residence in Windsor in 2010. "On 19 February 2026, a man in his sixties from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office," police said in the statement. "He was interviewed under caution and released under investigation on the same day. Two addresses, in Berkshire and in Norfolk, were searched." FORMER PRINCE ANDREW'S EX-ASSISTANT EMERGES AS 'KEY WITNESS' IN HIS INVESTIGATION: EXPERTS "Following the arrest and search activity, we have been working with the United States Department of Justice to get further information that may be related to this investigation," police said. "We have also been working with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom and have sought early investigative advice from them as we would in serious, complex, or sensitive cases." "We are also speaking with a number of witnesses; however, as per national guidance, we cannot confirm or deny the identities of these individuals," the statement read. Thames Valley Police arrested Andrew on Feb. 19, 2026, his birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS His brother, King Charles III, reacted to Andrew's arrest in a statement issued by Buckingham Palace. "What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation," the king said. "Let me state clearly: the law must take its course," he added. "As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all." The former prince has faced public scrutiny due to his ties to the late Epstein, who died by apparent suicide while in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da5bcee6011c3f4e9d049 Pratt 'could be the guy' LA needs to 'disrupt' institutional chaos plaguing city: Beach volleyball legend te 2026-06-01T15:31:08.074Z Pratt 'could be the guy' LA needs to 'disrupt' institutional chaos plaguing city: Beach volleyball legend SANTA MONICA, CA — Beach volleyball legend and Los Angeles native Christopher ‘Sinjin’ Smith is touting Spencer Pratt’s "disrupter" mayoral campaign and explained why he believes Pratt has tapped into voter frustration over the glaring issues facing the city.  "It doesn't surprise me at all that Spencer is resonating with the people of Santa Monica and LA in general, because he's saying common-sense things," Smith, the first volleyball player to win 100 career tournaments during a storied Hall of Fame career that earned him the nickname "King of the Beach," told Fox News Digital.  "We've all seen the news and everything else of what's been going on for the past years and how things aren't as good as they could be, and Spencer steps in and goes. This doesn't make any sense, particularly with the fires, and things could be a lot better. And I believe that he's really going to try to make things better for everybody. This isn't a political thing, I don't think at all, I think it's more, how do you make the lives of all people from Los Angeles better? And he's hitting all the key points, and it seems like he could be the guy." Smith, who was born in Santa Monica and has lived in Los Angeles for the entirety of his life, including in the Pacific Palisades, told Fox News Digital that Pratt feels like the man for the moment.  REALITY TV STAR SPENCER PRATT GAINS TRACTION IN LOS ANGELES MAYORAL RACE AFTER FIERY DEBATE "What's been going on in the city of LA has been going on for a long, long time, as long as I've been around," Smith explained. "I think a lot of people in LA have been waiting for someone like him, somebody with common sense who speaks logically and is willing to do the tough things to make our town better." The devastating Palisades wildfire came within a few miles of Smith’s Santa Monica home and several of his friends lost everything they owned in the tragedy that many believe Mayor Karen Bass, who is running for re-election, didn’t do enough to prevent, respond to, or rebuild from. THE CELEB ENDORSEMENTS BOOSTING SPENCER PRATT'S CHANCES OF BECOMING THE NEXT LA MAYOR Smith said he has met Bass and that she is a "very nice lady," but for "whatever reason," it "doesn’t seem like she wants to do the hard work to make things better for people." "Particularly when you have the fire and so many different things that went wrong before the fire, during the fire, after the fire," Smith said. "It seems like anything and everything that could go wrong went wrong, and leadership is the key for all of that. Again, very nice lady, but if she's not willing or not capable of doing the things that are gonna help the people of LA, then what's the point? I think you have to try something different and, again, politics out of it." While the city of Santa Monica is one of several independent municipalities that do not vote in the LA mayor race, the winner’s policies will impact all residents of Los Angeles County, and Smith believes that Pratt’s outsider status is necessary to shake up the institutional problems like homelessness, fraud and crime. "Spencer Pratt is the kind of person that he's been on the outside for so long, he’s seen all this bad stuff that's going on, and he's going, why is it like this? And it doesn't have to be," Smith said. "So yeah, I really get a sense that he wants to come in, he wants it to change things, he wants to disrupt everything that's been going on in the past and change it for the better. It just makes logical sense. All the things that he's been saying, and I certainly hope that if he does get into office, he's able to accomplish the things that he wants to accomplish, because it'll be good for everybody." Pratt will face off in the mayoral primary on Tuesday night against Bass and progressive city council member Nithya Raman in an election where the top two candidates will move on to the November general election. However, if a candidate receives 50% of the vote, they become the next mayor outright. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da5a8ee6011c3f4e9d040 Georgia player hits mammoth go-ahead home run, promptly gets ejected for excessive celebration during trot te 2026-06-01T15:30:48.143Z Georgia player hits mammoth go-ahead home run, promptly gets ejected for excessive celebration during trot I've long said that college baseball deserves more respect, especially this time of year. Folks obsess with March Madness, but I don't think it holds a candle to June Madness. Fine. That's a little hyperbolic, but I do believe this country needs to pay way more attention to college baseball. You want 24/7 electricity? Check out post-Memorial Day college baseball. The Road to Omaha. It's the best, and it started this weekend around the country with regional tournaments. On that note, let's go ahead and head on out to Athens, where Georgia's Tre Phelps gave the Bulldogs the lead Sunday against Liberty with a mammoth home run, and then promptly got ejected for an ... exuberant ... celebration while rounding the bases. Enjoy! NCAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT DESCENDS INTO MAYHEM AS PLAYERS, COACHES, PARENTS EJECTED Goodness gracious. First off ... what an absolute nuke from Tre Phelps. That ball still hasn't landed. And what a moment, too. Regional final. Trip to the Super Regionals on the line. You're at home. You're down a run in the sixth inning. And you just potentially sent your program to the next round of the tournament. As a baseball player — as an athlete — you dream of those moments. It's something he'll talk about for the rest of his life. Which is why I think this ejection is pure insanity. Just nuts. What are we doing here? We're really tossing kids for THAT? You have to be able to read the room as an umpire. I understand the whole "sportsmanship" aspect to this. I do. But look at the situation! The kid just hit the biggest home run of his life. I don't know that I've ever seen a baseball player ejected for excessive celebration. That certainly didn't seem like the time for it. And here's the kicker ... some are reporting that Phelps was actually signaling to his family while running down the first base line: Goodness. Now, I have no clue if that's who Phelps was motioning to in the beginning of his trot. You could probably piece the two together and make a case, but it's all subjective at this point. Georgia manager Wes Johnson pointed this out after the game, for what it's worth. "As far as the Tre (Phelps) situation, for the record, Tre's family was sitting up in the stands," he said. "Tre was waving at his family. The umpires — whatever, you know I'm not an umpire — they thought he was talking to their dugout." Regardless, the ejection was stunning. Truly stunning. Again, I don't know that I've ever seen that before, and I spent two decades playing baseball. Was it excessive? Absolutely. Obnoxious? Sure. But baseball has a way of policing itself, right? The game is built on the unwritten rules. Did the kid need to be tossed after hitting the go-ahead home run in a regional final? Probably not. Would he have taken a fastball to the back during his next at-bat? I'd imagine so. Instead, his replacement — Michael O'Shaughnessy — hit a no-doubter in the eighth inning that put the game on ice: Was that the Baseball Gods giving us their verdict on the situation? Perhaps. They have a way of doing that. In any event, the Bulldogs are moving on. Tre Phelps will now be suspended for the first game of the Super Regional next weekend. And it all seems a little silly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da351ee6011c3f4e9cff8 Lone survivor rescued after fatal fall kills three climbers on Mount McKinley te 2026-06-01T15:20:49.191Z Lone survivor rescued after fatal fall kills three climbers on Mount McKinley Three Latvian climbers died and a fourth survived after a fall on Wednesday near Denali Pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley. Four members of a seven-person climbing expedition fell near Denali Pass, about 2,100 feet below the mountain's 20,310-foot summit, according to Reuters. The Latvian Mountaineering Association identified the deceased climbers as Inese Puceka, Vija Olte and Renars Kunigs-Salaks, the outlet reported. ONE MAN TURNED A GLOBAL SKYSCRAPER INTO HIS MOST DANGEROUS DESTINATION OF ALL: 'PRETTY SURREAL' The association said a fourth climber, Mārtiņš Bilzēns, survived the fall and was in critical condition. Rescue crews from the National Park Service evacuated the surviving climber on Thursday from a basin at approximately 17,200 feet. Challenging terrain and weather conditions prevented a helicopter from landing. That required rescuers to use a long-line extraction system before transporting the climber to Kahiltna Base Camp and later to a hospital, according to the National Park Service. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The three remaining members of the expedition who were not involved in the fall returned to High Camp after assisting their climbing partners, park officials said. Following the rescue efforts at high altitude, all three experienced declining physical conditions and were evacuated from the mountain Friday. Recovery efforts for the three climbers who died remain ongoing as weather, terrain and mountain conditions continue to affect access to the site, park officials said. The accident occurred near Denali Pass, one of the most hazardous sections of the mountain.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The stretch between High Camp and Denali Pass has been the site of numerous injuries and fatalities over the years, with many incidents involving unprotected falls, according to reports.  Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, rises about 20,310 feet above sea level and is considered one of the most demanding climbs in North America. The mountain's steep slopes, glaciers, rapidly changing weather and extreme altitude create significant challenges even for experienced climbers. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Only about 1,000 to 1,200 climbers attempt to reach the summit each year, most during the May and June climbing season.  Less than half of those who attempted the climb last year successfully reached the top, according to park statistics. More than 130 people have died on the mountain throughout the park's history. Fox News Digital reached out to the National Park Service for further comment. Reuters contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da10dee6011c3f4e9cfca Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ for loyalists has no modern precedent, presidency scholar says te 2026-06-01T15:11:09.192Z Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ for loyalists has no modern precedent, presidency scholar says A mob of Trump supporters gathers in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. An "anti-weaponization" fund was created by the Department of Justice in May 2026 that could make payments to those who took part in the Jan. 6 attack. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images) President Donald Trump’s extraordinary $1.776 billion fund to pay off allies and others who say they have been wronged by past administrations has drawn widespread condemnation by opponents, including some Republicans, who characterize it as an act of brazen corruption. But the Trump administration’s push to reward its supporters also harkens back to an earlier era of American cronyism, experts say, while expanding the frontiers of political favoritism. From the early years of the United States until well into the 19th century, a spoils system dominated the federal government. Presidents handed out jobs to supporters, filling the bureaucracy with workers who had demonstrated loyalty to the administration in power.  President Andrew Jackson (Courtesy Library of Congress) Trump’s political idol, President Andrew Jackson, replaced large numbers of federal officials after his 1829 inauguration, for instance. One appointee to a role at the Port of New York made out with more than $1 million, valued at tens of millions today. The comparison isn’t exact. The spoils system was associated with the distribution of government jobs to political allies, a practice called patronage. Trump’s new fund would instead deliver taxpayer dollars directly to favored individuals. Yet, academics who have studied the spoils system and the presidency see parallels between the past and present — with a desire to reward allies and build allegiance at the center of it all. “It seems to me that may be the common element here,” said Sidney Shapiro, a professor of law at Wake Forest University who wrote before the 2024 election that Trump wanted to reinstate the spoils system. “It appears President Trump is thinking about using the fund to reward people unfairly punished, but I think in his mind it’s unfairly punished because they were trying to support him.” Five-member board to be named by Trump The Department of Justice announced the “anti-weaponization fund,” which critics call a “slush fund,” on May 18 as it moved to settle a lawsuit Trump had filed in his personal capacity against the IRS over the leaking of his tax returns by a former agency contractor.  The suit placed Trump in the extremely unusual position of effectively negotiating with himself because he has erased the DOJ’s post-Watergate tradition of independence from the White House. Even before the settlement, the Justice Department under Trump had taken actions that would have been unheard of in other recent administrations. For instance, federal prosecutors have brought a case against former FBI Director James Comey and tried to pursue criminal charges against New York Democratic Attorney General Letitia James.  The DOJ has also obtained an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, a frequent critic of GOP politicians. Trump’s settlement agreement provides for the creation of the fund overseen by a board of five members chosen by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney. Trump can fire the members for any reason. The fund’s board will have the power to make decisions about payments, as well as issue formal apologies. Claims submitted to the fund must be processed by Dec. 1, 2028, prior to the end of Trump’s term. Jan. 6 rioters line up A bevy of Trump supporters and hangers-on have said they plan to apply for compensation. They include individuals who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, disrupting Congress’ certification of President Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Trump previously pardoned rioters when he took office in January 2025. Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy and sentenced to 22 years in prison before Trump pardoned him, predicted on a recent podcast that a “lot of J6ers are going to spend their money on firearms.” Former national Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio looked on as far-right activists celebrating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack marched down Constitution Avenue on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison on sedition charges related to the attack, but President Donald Trump commuted his sentence. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) Trump has cast the fund as an act of magnanimity on his part because the settlement agreement doesn’t include a monetary payout to him.  However, Blanche also signed a document barring any additional scrutiny of the president’s past tax history, a move that shields him from audits. The New York Times and ProPublica reported in 2024 that Trump could have owed $100 million if he lost an audit battle over improper tax breaks. “I gave up a lot of money in allowing the just announced Anti-Weaponization Fund to go forward. I could have settled my case, including the illegal release of my Tax Returns and the equally illegal BREAK IN of Mar-a-Lago, for an absolute fortune,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to the FBI search of his Florida residence in 2022. “Instead, I am helping others, who were so badly abused by an evil, corrupt, and weaponized Biden Administration, receive, at long last, JUSTICE!” Trump has adopted a “patrimonial” approach to governing, James Pfiffner, a professor emeritus at George Mason University who has studied the presidency, wrote in an email to States Newsroom.  Benefits, like federal contracts, go to those who are loyal, Pfiffner wrote, and the government is treated as if it were a family business and the state’s resources were his personal property. The “anti-weaponization fund” represents an extension of that approach, Pfiffner wrote, but also goes further than past presidents. He wrote that he could think of no past precedents in the modern presidency for such a blatant use of taxpayer money to potentially reward loyalists. “At least in the spoils system, the people hired by the government were working and presumably doing their jobs,” Pfiffner wrote. “The beneficiaries of this fund have done nothing to earn their benefits, and presumably some will be rewarded for having committed crimes to overturn the 2020 election.” Congress began curbing the spoils system after the 1881 assassination of President James Garfield by a spurned job seeker.  Over the next two decades, many federal positions were moved into a civil service system. While the federal government still includes some 4,000 political appointees today, the vast majority of the bureaucracy is staffed by civil servants. Critics and defenders in Congress But it’s unclear whether Congress will block Trump’s fund, despite an intense backlash. Anger among Republican senators has stalled action on budget legislation funding immigration enforcement, which Democrats would have used to force votes on amendments to block the fund. Democrats have introduced multiple bills aimed at halting it. “Congress cannot stand by while Trump turns the federal government into a political operation for his friends and cronies,” Sen. Michael Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, said in a statement. Obstacles exist to congressional action. Even if Republicans who control both chambers voted with Democrats, Trump could veto bills passed placing restrictions on the fund, which would require two-thirds majorities in the House and Senate to override.  And some GOP lawmakers have defended the fund. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., speaks to reporters after voting in the GOP primary in Auburn, Alabama on May 19, 2026. Tuberville has defended President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund. (Photo by Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector) On May 21, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, objected to a unanimous consent request by Sen. Alex Padilla, a California Democrat, to pass a bill that would prohibit payments to Jan. 6 rioters. “Thankfully, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Trump Department of Justice established a standard and lawful process to hear from American citizens who suffered lawfare or weaponization under the Biden administration,” Tuberville said on the Senate floor. Lawsuits have been filed challenging the fund and how it’s structured. Two police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 have sued, warning that rioters could use the money to organize.  Fund blocked temporarily On Friday, a federal judge in Virginia ordered the Trump administration to halt work on the fund for at least two weeks while she considers ordering a lengthier pause. The decision came in a lawsuit brought by a former federal prosecutor fired by the DOJ and a California professor who was charged but acquitted of assaulting a federal officer after protesting an immigration raid. Legal advocacy groups also argue Congress didn’t intend for federal money to be used for these kinds of payoffs. “Another commonality is we the taxpayers are funding both,” Shapiro, the Wake Forest professor, said of the spoils system and the Trump fund. “We certainly fund the jobs that people have and now we’re funding this fund.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da0f5ee6011c3f4e9cfa9 Republicans emerge as biggest threat to Trump's controversial DOJ fund te 2026-06-01T15:10:45.593Z Republicans emerge as biggest threat to Trump's controversial DOJ fund Senate Democrats are doing everything they can to kill President Donald Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund, and Republicans may be keen on helping them. The nearly $2 billion fund has drawn heavy criticism from both sides of the aisle since its announcement last month as part of the settlement between Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  It also, for now, has blown up the GOP’s push to advance billions in immigration enforcement funding. And as lawmakers return from a week-long break, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Democrats aren’t going to let the issue die quietly.  SENATE GOP ERUPTS OVER TRUMP DOJ 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION' FUND, PUNTS ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING "This week, Senate Democrats will launch a coordinated effort to kill the slush fund before one cent goes out the door," Schumer wrote in a letter to his colleagues. "And no matter what Republicans do, we will force them to vote." "If Republicans return to reconciliation, we will be ready with amendments to shut the fund down," he continued. "If they try to bury the issue, we will force them to the Senate floor. If they try to sneak behind appropriations, we will fight them there too." The Senate is returning to pick up where lawmakers left off on budget reconciliation, the party-line process that the GOP is using to ram through $72 billion to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three and a half years. REPUBLICANS RECOIL AS TRUMP'S BILLION-DOLLAR DOJ 'SLUSH FUND' FOR ALLIES THREATENS ICE, BORDER PATROL PLAN Part of that process includes a "vote-a-rama," where unlimited amendment votes happen. Democrats already have several amendments in the works to curtail the fund, including one that would prevent those convicted of rape and sexual assault from gaining access to the taxpayer-funded pot of money.  And Republican leaders feared that many in the GOP would support those amendments. The relationship between Senate Republicans and Trump is not on its highest note, either, following the president’s decision to back successful primary challengers to Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and John Cornyn, R-Texas.  But the dissent within the GOP against the Department of Justice (DOJ) fund is far broader than just two Republicans, with at least half the conference taking issue with it during a fiery closed-door meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. REPUBLICAN BREAKS WITH TRUMP AFTER PRIMARY LOSS, CALLS FOR ‘STEADY, NOT ERRATIC’ LEADERSHIP Several wanted to know what kind of action, if any, would be taken by the administration to put guardrails on the fund to prevent those convicted of assaulting police officers during the riots of Jan. 6, 2021, from gaining access to the money.  Many see this as an issue that Trump and the administration need to solve, especially with how close Republicans were to ramming the broader reconciliation package through.  But the DOJ has argued that they aren’t seeking reconciliation money for the fund, and that it’s an issue that has nothing to do with the process. However, Republicans see it differently, given that the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has oversight of the Justice Department, plays a significant role in the legislative package.  Schumer and Democrats, however, want to outright demolish the fund. "There will be no escape hatch," Schumer said. "No fake guardrails or backroom promises to hide behind. No Justice Department announcement that makes this corruption acceptable." "Republicans are scrambling for a way out — not to end the corruption, but to manage it," he continued. "That will not be enough. You do not fix a corrupt slush fund by promising to manage it better. You end it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d9c70ee6011c3f4e9ce74 Serena Williams to make pro tennis return at the HSBC Championships in London te 2026-06-01T14:51:28.390Z Serena Williams to make pro tennis return at the HSBC Championships in London Serena Williams will return to professional tennis this summer as a doubles competitor the HSBC Championships. The tournament begins in London at The Queen’s Club on Saturday and it runs through June 21. It is one of the events leading up to Wimbledon, which takes places in July. "THE QUEEN RETURNS," the tournament announced on X. "Serena Williams is BACK & set for doubles at the #HSBCChampionships!" This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d9c47ee6011c3f4e9ce5e Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch te 2026-06-01T14:50:47.433Z Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch The British fintech has built a waitlist of about 450,000 users in India as it prepares for a broader launch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d9c33ee6011c3f4e9ce55 DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms te 2026-06-01T14:50:27.024Z DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms Alternative search engine DuckDuckGo launches 'no AI' web extensions for Chrome and Firefox users. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d9a35ee6011c3f4e9ce35 1 dead after crash in west Phoenix te 2026-06-01T14:41:57.665Z 1 dead after crash in west Phoenix A sustained fatal injuries in a crash reported near 55th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d9a17ee6011c3f4e9ce0f Heel Turn: Pro wrestling's hot month should remind fans just how good they have it te 2026-06-01T14:41:27.431Z Heel Turn: Pro wrestling's hot month should remind fans just how good they have it It’s often difficult to live up to the high expectations that pro wrestling fans have. The diehards want every match to be five stars, the storylines to make complete sense and the fans in the arena to yell and scream as if they’ve never been to a show before. Sometimes, they have to remember just how good they have it in this era. Not everything is going to be "Monday Night Wars" level of entertainment. Pro wrestlers are dealing with injuries, fatigue and the added pressure that comes with trying to execute at every turn. Sometimes, it’s worth remembering just how much wrestling there is nowadays and just how good every fan has it. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It brings us to June 1. The last 31 days of pro wrestling was a real treat for anyone who watches the sport. Clash in Italy, Backlash, Saturday Night’s Main Event, Double or Nothing, Fairway to Hell, Wrestling Dontaku and Noche de Los Grandes were just some of the major pro wrestling events that occurred in May. Is it safe to say that May was one of the best months of pro wrestling ever? WWE hosted solid premium live events that saw Roman Reigns defeat Jacob Fatu twice and Sol Ruca win the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage captured championships at All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) Double or Nothing while Will Ospreay’s storylines with United Empire and the Death Riders grew at Wrestling Dontaku. AEW also hosted Fairway to Hell at the SoFi Center in Florida – a venue in which The Golf League matches are hosted. The event received praise and will host Brawl at the Ballpark in July at Target Field in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide finished off one of the best feuds over the last year in El Grande Americano and Original El Grande Americano. El Grande Americano won the match and Chad Gable was revealed to be the Original El Grande Americano. It was widely praised as a match of the year contender and we’re only five months into the year. Not to mention, Fox News Digital was in New York for Awesome Championship Wrestling that delivered on four-plus hours of wrestling fun. May afforded pro wrestling fans some of the best action of the year as the major companies build toward the summer in what should be a wild one. So, here’s to May. There may not be another run like it this year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Roman Reigns held strong as he defeated Jacob Fatu in a Tribal Combat match at Clash in Italy on Sunday, retaining the World Heavyweight Championship in the process. It was the second time the two had squared off in a calendar month with Reigns winning both times. WWE seemed to have signaled that a new inning of The Bloodline storyline was about to unfold. As Reigns walked to the back with Fatu and Jey and Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa looked on with his MFT stablemates Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga. The group had split from Reigns after WrestleMania 40 where Sikoa declared himself the head of his own table. Sikoa declared on Instagram that Fatu should have stuck with his faction instead of the "Samoan Werewolf" being so-called neutered by Reigns. The "Tribal Chief" has remained untouchable going into the first "Monday Night Raw" of June. As the King of the Ring Tournament gets going, Reigns called out LA Knight and Royce Keys specifically as they’re looked at as favorites to win and get a shot at his title come SummerSlam. The latest "Dynamite" began with a backstage segment from Double or Nothing in which Will Ospreay went to the medical room to get checked out. He met with Kenny Omega, who was also getting checked out. "My worry is that you can’t trust those guys," Omega told Ospreay bluntly. "What they do is what they say they will do. They wanted to hurt me. They hurt me. … I will do anything for you, Will. For you to realize your dream of being champion, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do. It would’ve been so easy for me to help you." Ospreay, who has worked with the Death Riders to get back to full strength, agreed with Omega to a point but said Omega didn’t show up. He questioned Omega failing to be at AEW week in and week out. "I get the appeal to the Death Riders. They’re serious. They mean business," Omega continued. "They get the job done. So, I’m not saying don’t trust them. All I’m saying is, be careful, as a friend." Jon Moxley appeared and told Ospreay that was "good advice." Ospreay is into the semifinals of the Owen Hart Men’s Tournament after beating Samoa Joe at Double or Nothing. Should he win the tournament, he will get a shot at the AEW World Championship in his home country at Double or Nothing. As he inches closer to that dream, the Death Riders will either be there to help him see it through or try to demolish it at the last moment. Major League Wrestling launched a new season of "Fusion" on Saturday evening. It was a jammed double episode that was newsworthy. MLW world heavyweight champion Killer Kross signed an open contract for his next challenger to his title. Matt Riddle took the opportunity before an enraged Alex Hammerstone could make his mark. Elsewhere, an undefeated Shotzi challenged Shoko Nakajima for her MLW World Featherweight Championship. Shotzi defeated Priscilla Kelly and set her eyes on gold. Meanwhile, Austin Aries and Trevor Lee put on a show while Zamaya made quick work of her opponent in her debut match. Aries also called out MLW openweight champion Blue Panther after he defeated Lee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d99eeee6011c3f4e9ce02 Losing Trust in Justice Dept., Judges Call Out Its Lawyers’ Behavior te 2026-06-01T14:40:46.952Z Losing Trust in Justice Dept., Judges Call Out Its Lawyers’ Behavior The federal courts have long assumed that the government’s lawyers are trustworthy. Now judges across the country are criticizing their lack of candor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d99d9ee6011c3f4e9cdee Tucsonans can find free & discounted food at food banks & local schools te 2026-06-01T14:40:25.432Z Tucsonans can find free & discounted food at food banks & local schools Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d92f0ee6011c3f4e9cd1b June 1 marks four months since Nancy Guthrie was reported missing te 2026-06-01T14:10:56.545Z June 1 marks four months since Nancy Guthrie was reported missing Authorities continue to search for answers, but updates from investigators have offered little clarity on what happened to her. Here's what we do know. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d90c4ee6011c3f4e9ccab Amphitheater seeks partner te 2026-06-01T14:01:40.390Z Amphitheater seeks partner Council OKs SCP 2.0’s letter asking for plans to revive 5,500-seat outdoor venue The Sedona amphitheater is seeking a partner for a serious long-term commitment, music is a must. The Sedona City Council unanimously approved a non-binding letter of intent with Sedona Cultural Park 2.0 nonprofit — and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d90a9ee6011c3f4e9cca1 Food truck location proposed for downtown Havasu te 2026-06-01T14:01:13.831Z Food truck location proposed for downtown Havasu Lake Havasu City's food truck scene could soon grow again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d908eee6011c3f4e9cc7f Russell Henley goes unconscious at Colonial, Eric Cole's continuous sting, and Joaquin Niemann flips in Korea te 2026-06-01T14:00:46.233Z Russell Henley goes unconscious at Colonial, Eric Cole's continuous sting, and Joaquin Niemann flips in Korea Sunday at the Charles Schwab Challenge was a bit sleepy, but then Russell Henley woke up in a rather aggressive mood. The 37-year-old flipped a switch down the stretch in Fort Worth to earn the sixth PGA Tour win of his career and pass quite a career milestone in the process. Where there is a winner, there are also many losers, and for Eric Cole, he's essentially turned into the face of the latter group since earning his spot on the PGA Tour in 2023. His streak of not having the breaks fall his way earned another notch this week, but it's not all bad for the former PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. On the other side of the planet, Joaquin Niemann found the LIV Golf winner's circle yet again in South Korea. He's somewhat sneakily benefited the most from leaving the PGA Tour, and all he's missing now is to show any semblance of a pulse at a major championship. This is Par Talk, a weekly read to get you caught up on all the happenings that took place in professional golf that you need to know. You can follow Mark on X @itismarkharris and email him at mark.harris@outkick.com. The theme throughout the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday was that none of the half dozen or so players with a chance to win it wanted to go out and take it. But then, Russell Henley volunteered to do so when he stepped to the 16th tee while trailing by three shots. PGA TOUR EVENT AT TRUMP DORAL GETS HUGE BOOST WITH NEW SPOT ON RESTRUCTURED 2027 SCHEDULE Down three with three to play makes the approach straightforward. Extremely difficult, but straightforward, and Henley went out and executed by closing his round out with three consecutive birdies to earn a spot in a playoff with Eric Cole. Henley knocked his tee shot on the par-3 16th hole to 15 feet and drained the birdie putt to officially grab hold of the momentum. He hit his approach shot into the par-4 17th to 15 feet and his final approach on the par-4 18th to just outside the same range. For a player who has earned a bit of a reputation for lacking aggression down the stretch, the former Georgia Bulldog certainly had plenty of it on Sunday afternoon. As for the playoff, it didn't exactly come as a surprise that all Henley needed was one hole to finish the job against Cole. A driver and a wedge inside of five feet, the job was done, and Henley was hugging his three children and his wife as a PGA Tour winner for the first time in 14 months. In recent years, Henley has become a player who clearly enjoys difficult tests, and winning at Colonial with a score of just 12-under checks that box. With his victory in Fort Worth, Henley passed the career earnings mark of $50 million. Notable players he's surpassed on the career earnings list are Ernie Els, Bubba Watson, Tommy Fleetwood, Tony Finau and Luke Donald. He may be the most unsuspecting $50 million winner in PGA Tour history, which is probably exactly the way he wants it. Eric Cole is a unique player. He's 37 years old, is a journeyman in professional golf, has won a dozen times on mini tours, yet remains winless on the PGA Tour despite earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2023. With that resume as a guy nearing 40, he's earned the reputation of being a perennial loser, and while he's not a winner, the criticism he receives feels a bit harsh. Cole is in the middle of just his fourth season on the PGA Tour, and this past week's Charles Schwab Challenge marked his 120th start on Tour. In that time, he's made 84 cuts, finished runner-up three times, has 41 Top 25 finishes and has earned $13.5 million. It's safe to assume he'd trade in a couple million bucks to turn one of his second-place finishes into a victory, but it's not as if Cole is living in some sort of endless, unsuccessful hellscape inside the ropes. Sunday's playoff loss to Henley was the second time in his young-ish Tour career that he's had to witness his opponent birdie the first extra hole to slam the door shut. Chris Kirk gave him the same treatment at the 2023 Honda Classic. Cole didn't have his best stuff on Sunday, hitting just 10 greens in regulation, but still carded an even-par round of 70 to give himself a chance to earn his first win on Tour. He's more aware than anyone out there that even-par rounds on Sunday very rarely get the job done, and certainly understands he got beat by a guy who simply got scorching hot down the stretch. It won't make the sting hurt less, but that's golf sometimes. LIV Golf, or at least this version of LIV Golf, may not exist in just a few months, and out of all the players on the circuit, Joaquin Niemann may be the most upset about it. The Chilean beat Talor Gooch in a playoff to win LIV Korea over the weekend for his eighth individual title since joining the circuit in 2022. Those eight titles are two more than any other LIV player, and while he's not the first, second, or maybe even fifth player fans think of when it comes to LIV, he certainly should be. BRYSON DECHAMBEAU ADMITS TO TURNING TO AI TO HELP FIX HIS SWING AFTER STRUGGLES AT LIV GOLF KOREA The loudest LIV critics out there will try claiming that Niemann's eight wins aren't noteworthy, but winning professional golf tournaments, regardless of the fact that they are no-cut events, is not easy. Doing so eight times in less than five years is wildly impressive. Maybe the scariest, and definitely most alarming fact about Niemann, is that he's still just 27 years old. If (when) LIV does officially go belly up, Niemann's next move will be among the most intriguing to follow. As a two-time winner on the PGA Tour and former 15th-ranked player on the planet, there is no denying he has the game to make serious noise on the game's biggest stages, but has shockingly failed to do so throughout his entire career. In his 28 major championship starts, he's finished inside the top 10 only once, which was a T-8 at the 2025 PGA Championship. The sample size is large, the results are very poor, but he still has all the time in the world on his side, and what he does with it over the next decade will be an interesting watch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8e3bee6011c3f4e9cc52 Massive and made of fiberglass, Muffler Men are a Route 66 classic — and they're multiplying te 2026-06-01T13:50:51.825Z Massive and made of fiberglass, Muffler Men are a Route 66 classic — and they're multiplying Americans have these roadside giants, also known as Paul Bunyans, Uniroyal Gals and most commonly, Muffler Men. Manufactured in Los Angeles, they first appeared on the highways of North America in the early 1960s as an advertising gimmick, often promoting… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8bddee6011c3f4e9cbf9 Woman tests fate by getting too close to a massive bison, faceplants while running away te 2026-06-01T13:40:45.752Z Woman tests fate by getting too close to a massive bison, faceplants while running away A woman learned the hard way that messing with nature is a very bad idea. Viral videos of people testing fate with wild animals are right near the top of the list of the best content online. Nature has plenty of uplifting moments, but it's also full of people doing stuff so stupid that it's honestly mind-boggling. Well, buckle up because we have a real doozy today. HORRIFIED TOURISTS WATCH AS BISON BOILS TO DEATH IN YELLOWSTONE HOT SPRING The popular Instagram page @touronsofnationalparks is known for spotlighting the foolishness of people in national parks. The page recently posted a video that needs to be seen in order to be believed. A woman decided it was a wise idea to get close to a massive bison in Yellowstone National Park. How do we think that worked out for her? BEAR ATTACK IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK LEAVES 2 HIKERS INJURED Spoiler: not well. She face planted while attempting to run away. Check out the absolutely shocking video below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. People were quick to roast the woman in the comments. One wrote, "Help me Ranger Obi Wan, you’re my only hope." Another added, "Survival skills of a French fry." A third wrote, "Even the buffalo is confused." Here's some free advice for everyone when it comes to dealing with wild animals. Stay a safe distance away, especially when dealing with an animal that can easily weigh north of 800 pounds. Yet, I know that advice will be ignored, and the content will keep flowing. Wouldn't have it any other way. Let me know your thoughts on the video at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d899aee6011c3f4e9cbbb Rising pop culture star Rachel Pizzolato concludes massive May at Miami Swim Week, Ric Flair's health & MEAT te 2026-06-01T13:31:06.311Z Rising pop culture star Rachel Pizzolato concludes massive May at Miami Swim Week, Ric Flair's health & MEAT The sun is shining bright, Monday Screencaps is dialed in, the birds are chirping away, summer is in the air, a skunk unloaded in the early morning hours (thankfully not on my dogs) and it's officially June 2026. Guys, let's face it, this is going to be a massive month for the United States and the world. We have the World Cup, America 250, Trump's birthday UFC event, there's an intriguing NBA Finals (if you're into that sort of thing), the NHL Finals are ready to roll and there's even that Great American Fair thing on the National Mall where Vanilla Ice will take the stage. Add in amazing weather, flowers blooming, long patio nights, my annual five-day golf trip, and you have all the ingredients for an action-packed month. Before we get June rolling, let's stop and appreciate the month that our new favorite pop culture star, Rachel Pizzolato just completed over the weekend. I've been telling Screencaps readers about Rachel for years. Earlier this month, I wrote about how she had a test shoot with Victoria's Secret and how that would be the perfect hire as a counterattack to Sydney Sweeney and her SYRN lingerie company. VICTORIA’S SECRET SHOULD SIGN RACHEL PIZZOLATO TO FACE SYDNEY SWEENEY IN LINGERIE WAR, REDS FAN IS DUMB & MEAT Over the weekend, Rachel completed her huge May in Miami dominating Swim Week. How'd she celebrate? By breaking out a cartwheel right on the runway. That's something you don't see over at the SI Swimsuit show. That's the power of Pizzolato. If you're running an America 250 event, get this woman on your event list NOW. She's an absolute party. She's always smiling. Always laughing. This is the demeanor the United States needs more of. More Pizzolato, NOW! • Moving along...what did I do this weekend in Ohio? With the help of Screencaps Jr., I filled up a 12-yard dumpster with a play set, tree limbs, an old pool toy bin, 2X4s, dead arborvitae trees, etc., etc. When I tell you guys it was a total yard renovation weekend, I'm not lying. It was insane. I'm talking 10 hours on Saturday, and another 10 on Sunday, but now, we should be set. The best purchase I made all weekend had to be the Ryobi battery-powered reciprocating saw. It tore apart the wood play set in about 30 minutes. That pressure treated lumber cut like butter. Laugh all you want at me buying Ryobi. I don't care. You know what else was amazing this weekend? Mrs. Screencaps' drip irrigation system not only turning on correctly, but only having one spot where either a chipmunk or rabbit chewed through a line. ONE repair job. Incredible. – I just saw this email from Reagan B. for Homebrew Bill who is looking to get into the pruner game: Bill, since you already have ryobi batteries, you may want to check out their one handed reciprocating saw.  I can't speak specifically to theirs, as my battery system is DeWalt.  I mainly use mine for other purposes, but it has been my go to for tree limbs since I got it.   Because it is one handed, it allows you to hold the limb with the other providing more control.  3" and under and it goes through them in just a couple of seconds.  4" and above and I'm grabbing a chain or polesaw.  The blades are cheap and unlike chains (the small one handed ones included) you don't have to be scared of the dirt.  I used it to cut a root a couple inches below the surface that would have destroyed a chain. Kinsey: Just so people don't accuse me of stealing Reagan's thunder, he sent in this reciprocating saw advice Sunday night at 11:27. I'm telling you guys, for the money, that Ryobi reciprocating saw is a steal. #notsponsored 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here • I didn't watch much television this weekend, but I did catch this home run trot down in Georgia that had the Internet all fired up. Here's my only problem with this exotic trot: The timing. Georgia was down 1-0 in the bottom of the 6th to Liberty when the guy decides to go all Savannah Bananas on the Flames. That's a nice Liberty team, but that's also the No. 3 ranked Georgia Bulldogs. You're actually supposed to pound Liberty. Even Screencaps reader Travel Ball Hardo Chris B. in Houston who celebrates everything travel ball, where this nonsense develops at an early age, says the hitter went too far. This reaction out of the travel ball hardo actually surprised me. – X Canuk writes: I told you I was going to write about my views on the moral decline of society and its impact. We have strayed mightily from the values you espouse and your readers hold dear! You wrote recently "This column is all about looking at the absurdities of the times we live in and asking how we can make things better. . . . I'm asking for some sanity in this world we live in." I have been pondering this for a while now and it all started when I was talking to my neighbor and he was asking why we have all these cameras along the public thoroughfares and intersections . . . "government intrusion" he stated. My response was simple, we are no longer ethical and moral. Ethics are a societal system like "Do unto others, as you would have done unto you." Increasingly, we don't have a social construct anymore, it is about me, what I can get, to heck with the common good (like buying up all the toilet paper during COVID?). Morals, on the other hand are individual and in my opinion, moral relativism has become the norm. What's good for you, is good for you, what's good for me, is good for me . . . don't judge. The problem is, you cannot shoot your neighbor because his cat does its business in your flower bed, as justified as you may be! Hence, government needs to step in with laws, regulations and controls. Regulating morality becomes the norm and is futile when trying to regulate each individual, business, community group in a society. Of course, with more rules comes the need for policing to ensure the rules are followed. More patrols, cameras, inspections . . . you get the idea. When we put the individual ahead of the common good, we are doomed. Relative moralism is a slippery slope because there is no fundamental belief by all in something, an absolute truth. "Don't judge!" is the decree. Ridiculous. What this column inspires and its readers desire is to get back to the days where people were good citizens, caring for one another, being self-aware, neighborly, doing unto others . . . a nicely mowed lawn. Acting civilized, working hard, reflecting on our own actions, owning mistakes, having shame, trying to be better! Today, it seems its about lie, cheat, steal, get what's mine. People are shameless. Now we need proof in court, video evidence to combat lies to prove a person is guilty. Why don't people declare they are guilty when they are caught red-handed in a crime? Charlie's Kirk's shooter and the United Healthcare CEO shooter stated "not guilty" when asked. Why are we forced to waste public resources? So, we face a moral decline. Unwanted children fill our group homes, affairs/divorce are rampant, court dockets are filled with the guilty, restaurants are trashed, air/road rage incidents are common, kids lose their innocent childhood years, murder is justified, fights breaking out at little league, people don't want to work for what they have, have no pride in themselves, young men are aimless, have few friends, women abhor the word "homemaker," we want instant gratification of any need. Try reading Romans 1, verse 18 to the end of that chapter to see how what was written 2,000 years ago, reads like today. It is uncanny. But, there is hope. What this column/readers desire . . . let's get back to the basics. Start with what the founders of this country believed, a common sense of ethics from some agreed upon source. They generally believed the bible, but if not that, then? Each one of us needs to be accountable, reflective as individuals and do right! Be better, take the high ground, be respectful, obey the laws, help your neighbor. If individuals are self-governed and do the right thing, less laws and cameras are needed. Society functions so much better and at much less cost. Thanks to you and your team for making us think, igniting self-governance in all of us as we try to make sense of it all. My wish is this column ignites a nationwide awakening. We all need to keep up the good fight, it is worthy of a country 250 years old!   Kinsey: I'm happy that X-Canuck keyed in on the basics of lawn maintenance and taking care of property. I'm convinced that if you don't start with the basics of taking pride in your own property, there's a good chance you might have a problem making society a better place. That doesn't mean you have to have an Instagram property. I could go on and on, but I'll let others have their say. – Mark in Nashville emails: It will be interesting to see what a private equity firm will do with the Hut. They will certainly look to improve profitability, which can be anything from cutting costs within the operating system to opening new stores in strategic markets. If they read Screencaps, they will know exactly what to do! Take care. https://seekingalpha.com/news/4598618-yum-brands-in-exclusive-talks-to-sell-pizza-hut-to-longrange---report?share_source=shared_news?source=emailshare – Jeff E. observes: Speaking of weird toothbrush usage…Just watched a dude set his toothbrush on the bathroom counter ine one of the bathrooms at the San Antonio airport.  He put toothpaste on the toothbrush - as it sat on the counter - then put toothpaste away and picked up the toothbrush - that had been lying flat on bathroom counter at an airport bathroom - and brushed his teeth with it. Is that gross?  I think it’s gross.  Sheesh - I have been spending way too much time is airports. For the record:  you are not just a journalist.  You are above that.  You are a judge of current events and the behaviors of humanity - a dispenser of advice - an advisor on getting your s--t together - an encourager of keeping your s--t together and stepping it up to make the world better - a town cryer - a bearer of real political correctness,  and  a man of courage in seeking and speaking the truth. Remember - if you’re making everyone happy - you’re not doing it right. Gotta go - getting ready for takeoff. – Jeff D.'s advice: During my youth baseball coaching career one of the saddest points was seeing the middle school malaise. Kids who used to run to the field excited to play, suddenly started loafing to the field wearing their crocs with their heads buried in their phones. While frustrating, it is just a part of their growth. My advice, find a gimmick to get them motivated. One coach back in the day would keep an ice cold Orange Crush and give it to the player who crushed the ball that day. On a warm day get a tarp and run a hose to help them learn to dive, slide. Create a dirt bag of the game, player who got the dirtiest gets a Prime or something.The good news is this is phase and when they start getting a little more testosterone, they will turn into raging animals (this requires different coaching). BRITNEY SPEARS STUNS WITH A POST-PLEA DEAL INSTAGRAM DANCE, COLLEGE BASEBALL HOT MIC & IS THIS DREAM NORMAL? Kinsey: We're back at it tonight. It's a new month. It's time to turn the page. #################### And that is it. I'm running late on a Monday morning. Go have an incredible day. Let's have a great June 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8986ee6011c3f4e9cbb2 Fourth US drug boat strike in a week kills more 'narco-terrorists' te 2026-06-01T13:30:46.394Z Fourth US drug boat strike in a week kills more 'narco-terrorists' The U.S. military conducted a deadly strike against a vessel in the Pacific on Saturday, killing several alleged "narco-terrorists," according to U.S. Southern Command. That attack, which killed three men, was one of four such military strikes announced by SOUTHCOM last week. "On May 30, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed," the post on X noted. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CRACKS DOWN ON BRAZIL'S BIGGEST DRUG GANGS WITH 'GLOBAL TERROR' DESIGNATION A strike on Friday killed three men, while a strike on Wednesday killed two, SOUTHCOM reported. A strike on Tuesday killed one person but others survived: "One male narco-terrorist was killed during this action, and there were two survivors. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors," SOUTHCOM noted in a post on X. U.S. MILITARY KILLS ALLEGED NARCO-TERRORIST IN LETHAL STRIKE ON DRUG-TRAFFICKING VESSEL IN EASTERN PACIFIC The U.S. conducted what it characterized as "self-defense strikes" against Iran over the weekend. "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend. The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters. U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that posed clear threats to ships transiting regional waters," according to a press release. "No American service members were harmed. CENTCOM will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire," the release added. US MILITARY ATTACKS IRAN IN 'SELF-DEFENSE STRIKES' OVER WEEKEND CENTCOM noted in a Monday post on X, "Last night at 11 p.m. ET, U.S. forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces based in Kuwait. These missiles were immediately defeated and no American personnel were harmed. U.S. Central Command remains vigilant and will continue to protect our forces from Iranian aggression while supporting the ongoing ceasefire." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d874eee6011c3f4e9cb5a Arizona lawmakers return to Capitol to discuss budget deal as deadline looms te 2026-06-01T13:21:18.154Z Arizona lawmakers return to Capitol to discuss budget deal as deadline looms The budget talks come after months of public tension between the Democratic governor and Republican legislative leaders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8734ee6011c3f4e9cb4d Lawmakers fight deadline on Arizona school repairs te 2026-06-01T13:20:52.242Z Lawmakers fight deadline on Arizona school repairs PHOENIX -- Calling it an illegal intrusion on their authority, Republican legislative leaders are moving to block -- or at least delay -- a court order requiring them to fix the system of funding public schools that a judge declared… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d84feee6011c3f4e9caf6 Country star Riley Green nearly dove into the crowd after a fan split his ear open during a performance te 2026-06-01T13:11:26.312Z Country star Riley Green nearly dove into the crowd after a fan split his ear open during a performance Riley Green described a tense moment on stage during one of his concerts in a recent interview with Billboard. When speaking with the outlet, the 37-year-old country music star recalled the moment a fan threw his cell phone at him while he was performing in Melbourne, Australia. "Initially, there was probably a moment where I thought about diving into the crowd and I reeled that back a little bit," he said. "There’s people in the venue that paid good money to come see me play and it seems pretty childish for me to let one person ruin it for everybody." The incident led him to get five stitches on his earlobe, but he continued on with the show, noting, "I got to be honest: I looked pretty cool with blood running down my neck singing ‘I Wish Grandpas Never Died.’" ZACH BRYAN, MORGAN WALLEN LATEST STARS TO FALL VICTIM TO CONCERT FANS THROWING OBJECTS Green is scheduled to perform at the Rock the Country festival in celebration of the country's 250th anniversary of independence. The festival is headlined by Kid Rock, an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump. While some acts, including Carter Faith, Ludacris and Morgan Wade dropped out to avoid creating more division politically, Green was not deterred. "The simplest way I can put it is if somebody calls me and wants me to come play a festival and financially it makes sense, then I’m probably going to go do it. I don’t ask a lot of questions beyond that," he told Billboard. "Rock the Country sounds like a fun festival. I don’t see any benefit in me making anything political. I think people go to concerts to try to get away from their everyday problems and enjoy country music. My job is to entertain them." The "In Love by Now" singer had his big break when he released his hit single, "There Was This Girl," and found even greater success after the release of his debut album, "Different 'Round Here," in 2019. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER He has since released two more albums and has collaborated with the biggest names in country music including, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett and Ella Langley. His song with Langley, "You Look Like You Love Me," boosted his popularity and earned him a CMA Award win. "I didn't think it was a hit because I thought talking verses were way too traditional to work, but I thought, 'Well, it'd be cool to have a song that we could do together on the road,'" he said on "The Zach Sang Show" in September 2025. He later added: "So I just wrote a second verse for it and we recorded it and you know it I thought it was fun. I thought it was something that kind of stayed in your head a little bit but again just goes to show you I don't know because I had no idea it would be the big hit that it was." Earlier this month, Green announced he would officially be joining "The Voice" as a coach in its upcoming 30th season in an Instagram post featuring him sitting in the iconic judges chair. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I guess y’all can start calling me coach… see ya this fall," he captioned the post. Fans couldn't contain their excitement over the announcement, with one writing, "Guess I’ll be watching the voice now," in the comments section, and another adding, "suddenly i’ll be watching this season of the voice." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d84eaee6011c3f4e9caed Housing First is a disaster. I saw Sacramento's homeless chaos firsthand te 2026-06-01T13:11:06.393Z Housing First is a disaster. I saw Sacramento's homeless chaos firsthand America’s homelessness crisis is routinely framed as a housing crisis. It is not. It is a crisis born from the collapse of accountability at every level of the system. Nowhere are the consequences of that collapse more visible than in California — and especially in its capital city, Sacramento. In 2016, California became the only state in the nation to formally adopt the federal government’s Housing First mandate as its sole taxpayer-funded approach to homelessness, directing billions in state and federal dollars toward subsidized-for-life apartments with no accountability for sobriety, treatment, or work — ever. WHY BLUE STATE POLICIES ARE CAUSING EVEN MORE HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA Sacramento County followed in 2017, embracing the housing-only model, despite repeated warnings from frontline providers that housing alone would never adequately address the addiction, mental illness, trauma or behavioral health challenges that so often accompany homelessness. Those warnings proved tragically accurate. Under this mandate, homelessness rose nearly 35% nationally. In California, it surged 40%. In Sacramento County, the homeless population more than doubled. NEWSOM JUST MADE A CATASTROPHIC MISTAKE ON CALIFORNIA’S HOMELESSNESS DISASTER But even more alarming than the numbers was what society increasingly learned to tolerate: human deterioration, environmental destruction, exploding encampments and escalating public disorder, all while accountability and expectations were systematically stripped from the system itself. That’s because the problem was never simply homelessness, and the solution was never simply apartments. Waterways, parks and sidewalks did not become wastelands because of a lack of housing. They were devastated by a policy framework that systematically removed recovery, restoration and accountability from the center of homelessness policy. NEWSOM JUST TOOK A PAGE FROM TRUMP. BUT THERE’S MORE TO DO TO KEEP CALIFORNIA A GOLDEN STATE What followed was entirely predictable: tens of thousands of needles and shopping carts strewn across rivers, canals and public spaces as encampments became government-sanctioned waiting rooms for permanent housing that often never comes. As vulnerable human beings are left idle for years without treatment or purpose, social decay takes root — and what should shock the public conscience becomes normalized. This is what we saw in Sacramento last week, as a colleague and I spent one day there working with the River City Waterway Alliance — a volunteer group made up largely of retirees who have quietly become one of the last lines of defense protecting Sacramento’s waterways from environmental collapse. We spent another day working with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s HOT Team, which removed an estimated 5,000 pounds of waste from a canal that the team had fully cleared just one month earlier. LA COUNTY HOMELESS SPENDING UNDER THE MICROSCOPE OF NEWLY APPOINTED US ATTORNEY One conclusion became impossible to escape: America’s homelessness crisis is, at its core, a crisis of zero accountability — and Sacramento is the telltale sign of what happens when accountability collapses, ideology replaces outcomes, and leaders refuse to confront the consequences of their own policies. Realities in Sacramento alone paint a staggering picture: Over the past three years, Alliance volunteers removed nearly 4 million pounds of waste from Sacramento waterways — including 29,000 needles, 19,000 shopping carts and more than 70,000 batteries. CALIFORNIA IS BROKE, BUT IT’S NOT TOO LATE FOR THE REST OF US Meanwhile, the death rate among the homeless population more than doubled over that same period. In one year, Sacramento County’s Sheriff’s HOT Team visited nearly 4,600 camps, closed over 1,300 of them, and cleared 3 million pounds of trash from homeless encampments. Yet as volunteers and law enforcement struggle to contain the fallout, Sacramento’s homeless population grew by another 13% last year alone — an additional 1,000 individuals — further compounding a crisis the region was already failing to keep pace with. SEC SCOTT TURNER: BLAME DRUGS AND MENTAL ILLNESS, NOT PRESIDENT TRUMP, FOR THE CHAOS GRIPPING OUR STREETS The deterioration is accelerating far faster than it can be contained, and the sheer scale of the destruction is almost impossible to comprehend unless you witness it firsthand. But most heartbreaking of all was our time walking Sacramento’s streets, where we saw human beings visibly deteriorate physically, mentally and spiritually while passersby barely looked up — no shock, no outrage, no gasp. In Sacramento, this level of suffering and societal breakdown is now tolerated. Yet none of this was inevitable. THIS IS HOW WE'LL KNOW IF CALIFORNIA GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM'S EPIPHANY ON 'LIBERAL GOVERNANCE' IS REAL For years, volunteers with the River City Waterway Alliance begged local and state leaders to confront the accelerating environmental destruction unfolding across Sacramento’s waterways. At the very same time, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that would have created a sober living housing set-aside — despite pleas from individuals struggling with addiction, frontline providers and mayors across California who warned the state desperately needed more recovery-focused options within its homelessness system. To their credit, the city and county are now responding. But repeated pleas to the governor, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Wildlife Conservation Board, and even the Sacramento chapter of the Sierra Club — organizations with real power and publicly stated missions tied directly to these issues — were met with silence. Crickets. At the very same time, the Sheriff’s HOT Team, which is actively containing the destruction, now faces the chopping block as county leaders grapple with a $100 million budget deficit. That tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the current system and the elected officials leading it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Today, Sacramento stands as a warning to the rest of the nation about what happens when accountability is stripped away, when leaders refuse to confront the consequences of their own failed policies, and when voters continue returning those same leaders to power even as human suffering, environmental destruction, public disorder and societal collapse accelerate in plain sight. That is the real crisis. Not simply homelessness. Not simply housing. It’s the collapse of accountability itself. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM MICHELE STEEB Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d84c1ee6011c3f4e9cae1 Ex-F.B.I. Officials Form New Group to Help Agents Grapple With Patel’s Changes te 2026-06-01T13:10:25.984Z Ex-F.B.I. Officials Form New Group to Help Agents Grapple With Patel’s Changes The F.B.I. Support Network offers legal, mental health and job search services to current agency employees. Its founders say the work force is incredibly strained under Kash Patel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d82acee6011c3f4e9caa0 Giants working out multiple receivers including Odell Beckham Jr, while Eagles look to trade AJ Brown te 2026-06-01T13:01:32.313Z Giants working out multiple receivers including Odell Beckham Jr, while Eagles look to trade AJ Brown With the first NFL game of the 2026 season 100 days away, at least two teams — the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants — are looking to make significant roster decisions with big-name wide receivers, and those moves involving A.J. Brown and Odell Beckham Jr. could come as early as Monday. The Giants, who have been in contact with Beckham for over a month, and are expected to bring the receiver to their facility on Monday, a source confirmed to OutKick and Fox News Digital. The Giants are also working out JuJu Smith-Schuster, Anthony Miller and Braxton Berrios on Monday. Smith-Schuster is familiar with the team's offense because he played under Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy in Kansas City last season. Beckham, 33, wants to return to the team that drafted him in 2014 and has been working toward landing a contract offer and opportunity for weeks. Beckham even attended the team charity softball game over the weekend and was fully engaged with quarterback Jaxson Dart and other players. AN ODELL BECKHAM JR. RETURN TO THE GIANTS? HE JUST TOOK A NOTABLE STEP IN THAT DIRECTION The Giants need receiver help after losing Gunner Olszewski for the season to what the team believes is an Achilles tear. And while Beckham is not a special teams contributor like Olszewski was or Berrios would be, he is a favorite of coach John Harbaugh and does bring some insurance in that Malik Nabors hasn't proven he's fully ready to be on the field following ACL surgery in October and a clean-up procedure to remove scar tissue in April. While the Giants are looking to add receiver help, the Eagles are now more financially able to move on from star receiver A.J. Brown. That's because June 1 triggers salary cap mechanisms for allowing the team to trade the star receiver. Those mechanisms that begin Monday allow Philadelphia to spread that dead cap weight of a trade across multiple seasons rather than having to absorb most of it in 2026, which the Eagles could not realistically manage. June 1 dramatically reduces the immediate cap hit and makes a trade much more manageable. Before June 1, trading Brown would have forced the Eagles to carry a $43.4 million dead-money charge, making a deal financially impractical. That dead-money charge for 2026 shrinks to $16.3 million on Monday because it is now spread over multiple seasons. JALEN HURTS ABSENT FROM AJ BROWN'S WEDDING AS EAGLES TRADE RUMORS CONTINUE TO SWIRL: REPORT The Eagles have been engaging with multiple teams about a Brown trade since before the NFL Draft. And the team that showed the most interest in Brown has consistently been the New England Patriots. But there's an issue: The Eagles want a first-round pick in exchange for Brown. The Patriots don't want to give up a 2027 first-round pick. And neither does anyone else, so far, according to multiple league sources. So, while the Eagles are now financially less constrained from making a trade, they do not wish to conduct what they believe would be a fire sale for a very talented receiver. They want what club general manager Howie Rosen is satisfied is market value for a good player. That begs the question why the Eagles are willing to part with a talented player at age 29 (later this month), while he is still in his top production years? Well, everyone in the NFL knows that for much of the past year, there have been signs of frustration from Brown regarding his role in Philadelphia’s offense, particularly last season when the passing game took a back seat to the Eagles’ run-heavy approach centered around 2,000-yard rusher Saquon Barkley. Brown has sometimes publicly and sometimes via cryptic social media posts expressed dissatisfaction with his role on the team and even with quarterback Jalen Hurts. Eagles coaches, teammates and sometimes even Brown himself have had to answer for the distraction of having a seemingly unsatisfied player on the roster despite his $32 million per year contract that makes him the NFL's seventh-highest-paid wide receiver. The reason other teams, media and fans would not be surprised by this trade is Philadelphia has spent the offseason adding receiving depth and preparing for a future without Brown. That future seems closer starting Monday morning. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8298ee6011c3f4e9ca97 Trump flips script on left, maneuvers to use foreign influence law against the them te 2026-06-01T13:01:12.384Z Trump flips script on left, maneuvers to use foreign influence law against the them President Donald Trump is turning foreign-influence laws that once ensnared figures in his own orbit toward left-wing activist networks accused of benefiting from overseas money and support. Once seldom enforced criminally, FARA and related foreign-agent laws became a more prominent DOJ enforcement tool after 2016, including in cases involving several figures in Trump’s orbit, as well as the Biden administration. Now, legal experts say that FARA and other laws dealing with foreign influence are emerging as a potential weapon in Trump's campaign against left-wing activist networks. "Unfortunately, it seems clear that the Biden administration went overboard and tried to use FARA as a political weapon against allies and supporters of President Trump instead of concentrating on real national security threats and those acting on behalf of foreign governments and principals without disclosing it as required by the law," Hans von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom, a think tank founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, told Fox News Digital.  TRUMP, DEMOCRATS LOCKED IN ENDLESS CYCLES OF PAYBACK AFTER COMEY INDICTMENT AND TARGETING PRESIDENT'S ENEMIES' FARA requires people acting in the United States on behalf of foreign governments or political parties to disclose their relationships, activities and funding to the Justice Department. While the law has been on the books for decades, criminal prosecutions related to it have become more common from 2016 onwards, engendering resentment among conservatives who feel they were unfairly targeted by the Justice Department. "Prior to the Mueller gang and the deep state using it against Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn, FARA was rarely, if ever used for criminal purposes," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton told Fox News Digital. "It was seen as a paperwork issue ... anti-Trump fanaticism turned it into a weapon to put people in jail." FARA prosecutions were relatively rare prior to the first Trump administration, with only seven criminal cases being prosecuted between 1966 and 2015. In 2018 alone, however, the Department of Justice charged more than 20 individuals and entities with FARA violations. FEDS SUBPOENA HASAN PIKER, MEDEA BENJAMIN OVER CUBA TRIPS During the first Trump administration and the Biden administration, many of those targeted by the Department of Justice for undisclosed links to foreign governments were viewed as close allies of Trump. Paul Manafort, Trump’s 2016 campaign chair and a long-time GOP consultant, for instance, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States in 2018 in connection with his activity as an unregistered foreign agent for Ukraine.  Michael Flynn separately came under scrutiny for his firm’s work tied to Turkish interests, while his criminal plea involved false statements to the FBI about conversations with Russia’s ambassador. Flynn’s business partner was convicted of acting as an undisclosed agent of Turkey, though the conviction was eventually overturned and the investigation was dropped by the Justice Department. Conservatives were not exclusively targeted during the last two administrations, however. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat, Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, and Linda Sun, a former Democratic staffer, all faced foreign influence investigations under the Biden administration.  TAX COMMITTEE REPUBLICANS PRESS FOR TREASURY CRACKDOWN ON NONPROFITS PROMOTING FRAUD, 'ANTI-AMERICAN' HATE The pattern of right-wing politicos getting caught up in alleged foreign influence schemes continued into the Biden administration, with Rudy Giuliani, GOP megadonor Stephen Wynn and Trump associate Tom Barrack all being investigated for foreign ties. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi wound down FARA enforcement upon taking office in 2025, narrowing prosecutions to activities resembling traditional espionage, citing the law's purported weaponization under President Joe Biden. Fitton characterized this as a "reversion to the norm." In a departure from the prior two administrations, Spakovsky told Fox News Digital that the Trump administration is working to "implement a comprehensive national security strategy that integrates FARA as a tool," citing a national security memo issued by the president in 2025. NSPM-7, the memo referenced by Spakovsky, is a Trump administration directive ordering federal agencies to investigate and disrupt alleged networks behind domestic terrorism and organized political violence. It specifically directs the Department of Justice to scrutinize foreign ties and investigate possible FARA violations in order to investigate advocacy groups, nonprofits, donors and activists linked to alleged political violence. Some groups on the right and left have criticized the memo for potentially targeting constitutionally protected expression. The ACLU, for instance, argued that it could chill free speech since the document explicitly calls out "anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism and anti-Christianity" as dangers to the United States. FOREIGN BILLIONAIRES FUNNEL $2.6B TO US ADVOCACY GROUPS TO INFLUENCE POLICY, WATCHDOG REPORT CLAIMS Spakovsky, however, argued that the memo simply implements changes that were recommended by career civil servants during the Obama administration. "When looking at the directive, another important point on FARA is to go back to a very revealing report issued by DOJ's Inspector General in 2016 in which it criticized DOJ’s lack of enforcement of FARA, including during the Obama administration," he said. "It recommended that DOJ develop a comprehensive enforcement strategy that was integrated with DOJ’s overall national security efforts … This relatively new directive seems to be an effort to do exactly what the DOJ IG recommended ten years ago – implement a comprehensive national security strategy that integrates FARA as a tool." Though FARA is seen by many as the obvious mechanism to address foreign influence, if it is indeed being exerted on American activists, some legal experts are skeptical about relying on it alone. "FARA is a powerful tool. It's just a difficult tool to use," Jason Torchinsky, a partner at the law firm Holtzman Vogel, told Fox News Digital. "It is a powerful tool, but there's other tools they can use too." Torchinsky pointed to the recent investigation into Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and Code PINK co-founder Medea Benjamin, initiated by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, as an example of this. TOP GOP SENATOR CALLS OUT CODE PINK, THE PEOPLE’S FORUM ALLEGEDLY PUSHING CCP PROPAGANDA IN US "If these guys literally are shipping things to Cuba in violation of sanctions, that's pretty easy," he said. "You don't have to prove any intent … OFAC sanctions are just such an easy crime to prosecute, because it's like, you did X, I have evidence you did X, and it was prohibited …  it's a really nice sort of cut and dry criminal case." Trying to bring FARA charges into the mix, according to Torchinsky, could lead to unnecessary complications. Torchinsky, who specializes in government ethics laws, noted that prosecuting violations of FARA often proves problematic as defendants can sometimes credibly claim their actions are protected by the First Amendment. Other options, he said, may be more attractive to prosecutors attempting to address foreign political influence. Heritage Foundation senior legal fellow Zack Smith, added that prosecutors need to prove that those accused of violating FARA knew they were breaking the law at the time of their conduct, which he called "a very high standard." BIDEN DOJ WEAPONIZED FACE ACT AGAINST PRO-LIFE AMERICANS, 882-REPORT ALLEGES "The IRS has tools that allow them to revoke the nonprofit status of nonprofits that are acting illegally," Torchinsky continued. "There's a concept in internal revenue law called the illegality doctrine. The idea is that you can’t set up and operate as a nonprofit, something that’s illegal." Nonprofit organizations accused of providing material aid to foreign terrorist organizations, for instance, could be prosecuted by the administration without the Justice Department having to prove that they acted as unregistered foreign agents. "Criminal statutes like wire fraud, bank fraud, those types of statutes could come into play, particularly if those carrying out these foreign influence operations are receiving cash or payments or some other type of compensation for taking part in these operations," Smith added. 'RIOT INC.': TRUMP LAUNCHES 'WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT' PUSH TO EXPOSE ANTIFA FUNDING NETWORKS, DARK MONEY SOURCES Some, however, see FARA as an indispensable tool in fighting foreign influence. "I look forward to a quiet life outside of politics. With a fire-pit and beehives," Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, posted to X on Wednesday. "Until then I am going to make it my mission to get the FARA office back up and running. The political divide in this country is a foreign op from multiple countries and it’s sad." WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT TUESDAY'S HOUSE HEARING ON FOREIGN INFLUENCE IN AMERICAN NONPROFITS: 'FOLLOW THE MONEY' Torchinsky noted that the presidential national security memo laid out some laws other than FARA that the administration could use to target foreign-backed political agitators.  "You can go after these folks, particularly these entities that are engaged in violence," he said. "They've got conspiracy against rights, solicitation of a crime or violence, money laundering, funding terrorist acts or facilitating terrorism, arson offenses, RICO, and fraud against the United States." "For example, organizing protests and violence at companies that are in the F-35 supply chain, like Palestinian groups are doing, is potentially a solicitation of acts of violence," Torchinsky added. "Now, I suspect this is the beginning of a larger conversation over FARA, whether it needs to be revised, how it needs to be revised, what this regime will look like going forward to combat foreign influence in the United States," Smith, the Heritage fellow, said. "But fundamentally, there should be broad agreement that foreign influence, particularly foreign influence directed at influencing our elections, our political discourse, is very problematic. Appropriate action should be taken to combat it." The Department of Justice, Treasury Department, and Code PINK did not respond to requests for comment when reached by Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8284ee6011c3f4e9ca8e Dale Jr reveals heartbreaking final text message from Kyle Busch, NASCAR gets a win & driver teases revenge te 2026-06-01T13:00:52.396Z Dale Jr reveals heartbreaking final text message from Kyle Busch, NASCAR gets a win & driver teases revenge Whew. What a race. What a finish in Nashville! Sure, it happened around midnight and we were all tucked in and tuckered out, but still ... it's Nashville. The best things usually don't happen around there until after midnight. Feels like NASCAR needed a moment like that in the waning laps Sunday night. A restart with four to go. Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe beating and banging all the way to the checkers. Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the booth narrating the whole thing. A Kyle Busch bow at the end from Hamlin, who is now one of the last remaining members of the "old guard" in the garage. After a really rough 10 days, NASCAR needed a win. They got it at Nashville. We'll get into it, obviously. What else? We'll unfortunately stay on the Kyle Busch beat today, because we have some new updates since we last spoke. We'll also get to Dale Jr.'s last conversation with Busch and how it would've potentially blown minds across the sport, and did Austin Dillon intentionally wreck Brad Keselowski at Nashville? The footage ain't great, but I'm not sure. You'll see. We'll figure it out together. Four tires, enough fuel to get us to Michigan, and maybe an ice-cold beer for Brad and Austin on the way out of town ... Monday Morning Pit-Stop — the "NASCAR finally got a win" edition — is live! Like I said in the opening, NASCAR needed something to go right last night. Anything. Just a break. The Kyle Busch death has been hanging — and will continue hanging — over this sport for well over a week now. It's just been dark cloud after dark cloud after dark cloud. And, at the same time, there have been literal dark clouds everywhere they've went! Last weekend's Coke 600 was a washout from start to finish. They squeezed in just enough miles to make the race official. It was brutal. NASCAR SENDS DANGEROUS MESSAGE WITH LATEST PENALTY THAT HAS FANS FUMING: SHUT UP AND DRIVE This weekend's trip to Nashville wasn't looking great, either. Friday and Saturday were absolute slogs. Rain. Rain. And, of course, more rain. That's what tends to happen during these May/June/July/August races, you know. It rains during these months in the good 'ol US of A. Has for as long as I can remember. Just one of them deals, as DW would say. KYLE BUSCH TEXTED NASCAR CEO TWO DAYS BEFORE DEATH WITH SPECIFIC REQUEST, AND IT WAS PERFECT So THIS finish late last night (or was it early this morning?) was very much needed for a beaten and battered racing series still trying to dig out of this awful hole: Denny, for those who weren't locked in for the green flag, was the polesitter last night for about 10 seconds before he jumped the start of the race and was sent to the back by NASCAR. How does the polesitter ... jump the start? Don't they control the start? That's a new one. Anyway, he spent the first half of the race in the back, finally worked his way back towards the front at the halfway mark, and was clearly the car to beat at the end. Not a bad look for Joe Gibbs Racing, either, when all three guys are up there fighting for the win on the final lap. And then Denny gave us the Kyle Busch bow? I'm not sure I want everyone in the garage doing that the rest of the year because at some point it'll lose its luster. But Denny Hamlin is absolutely one of the very few who can pull it off. He has free rein to do whatever he wants, not that anyone cares what I say. Nor should they! As for Kyle ... again, I don't want to keep doing this every week, but I have to talk about Rowdy a bit before we get back to Nashville. Since we last spoke, his death certificate became public information, which feels odd to me. Don't love that. But, it's out there, and it does offer some insight to his final hours. Again, I'm not sure we need that insight, but we have it, so I'm passing it along: Look, this was just a really bad series of events. I know that's putting it in overly simple terms, but it's what it seems like to me. This was the perfect storm in the worst possible way. Officials called Busch's death a "chain of events." He was suffering from bacterial pneumonia for "days to weeks" before things got really bad on that fateful Wednesday morning. It turned into sepsis, and Busch later died. We knew Kyle was sick for a while leading up to the week he died. He needed medical attention after the race at Watkins Glen, and was coughing after winning at Dover the week before he died. Fans unearthed that clip over the weekend, and it's a tough watch. It's all a tough watch right now, which is why Denny's win — and the show it gave us at the end — was so important. OK, a couple more on the way out. First up? Dale Jr., who continues to be just excellent in the Prime broadcast booth, spoke to Kyle Busch mere days before his death and the two were cooking up something special for NASCAR fans: UNEARTHED FAN VIDEO SHOWS WHO KYLE BUSCH REALLY WAS, NASCAR'S DARKEST HOUR & BUBBA WALLACE'S 'ROWDY' STORY "He's texting me and he was like, 'What scheme are we going to run?' I said, 'You can run any scheme that you want. We can run 51 or whatever you'd rather have him say.' He literally said, 'The Dale Jr. 8.' "And he's giving my head an exploding emoji. And then he says, 'Race fans.'" So, Kyle was going to run the Dale Jr. 8 scheme during a Cars Tour race this summer. Goodness gracious. Imagine telling that to NASCAR fans 15 years ago? Imagine telling it to Dale Jr. fans 15 years ago?! These two didn't get along great for a long period after Kyle wrecked Junior at Richmond. That's probably putting it mildly. We went from that, to Kyle Busch driving Dale's late model in the Cars tour. Shows you how much respect Kyle had earned in the Cup garage. OK, one more quickie on the way out ... and it has to do with the actual race last night! I know. Stunning. What do we think, class? Did Austin Dillon intentionally punt Brad Keselowski here? I don't believe we heard from Austin Dillon last night, but I'm gonna assume he's going to say he did NOT wreck Brad on purpose there. Brad, naturally, doesn't see it that way, and then teases some revenge. "So, turnabout is fair play." Love that. We THRIVE on revenge in this class. We need it like we need oxygen. Go get 'em, Brad! PS: I'm in Junior's camp on this one. I don't think Austin wrecked Brad intentionally. If anything, he should've been pissed at Chris Buescher, not Brad. I know the video doesn't look great, but it just seems odd to me. Then again, those two haven't historically gotten along, so perhaps Austin did punt him into next week for no apparent reason. Either way, it's a win-win for us! Let me know: Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. OK ... that's all I have for today. I'll see y'all at Michigan. Good weekend for NASCAR. They needed it. Let's try to keep that up this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8039ee6011c3f4e9ca40 Rangers vs Cardinals prediction: Why St Louis is the moneyline pick despite Jacob deGrom on the mound te 2026-06-01T12:51:05.511Z Rangers vs Cardinals prediction: Why St Louis is the moneyline pick despite Jacob deGrom on the mound Just like your favorite athlete, your favorite (or at times, least favorite) sports bettor goes through slumps. That would be me at the moment, and while it sucks to admit, I do like to let readers know when I'm hot, or when I'm cold. Right now, it might be in your best interest to fade me. However, it doesn't tend to last long, and I expect to snap out of it as the Rangers take on the St. Louis Cardinals. The Texas Rangers are one of those teams that I look at and don't see anything overly impressive with their roster. I like their team, but I don't find their lineup to be full of great hitters or an intimidating presence. Sure, Corey Seager is very good and a former World Series MVP. Jake Burger is having a nice campaign so far, and Josh Jung is hitting the ball well. However, they just seem to be an average offensive team overall. On the other hand, that rotation of theirs is something that can be fierce. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! On Monday night, they get one of the best pitchers of his generation, Jacob deGrom, to take the bump. DeGrom is one of those guys who used to be so elite that every five days, your team could expect a win. I wouldn't quite classify him as that at the moment, but he is still a very strong starter. He is 3-4 with a 3.77 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP for the year. The problem is that, for whatever reason, he was demolished on the road in May. Three road starts, 16 earned runs over 15.1 innings. His two home starts? Thirteen innings and two earned runs. The Cardinals are infuriating. I'm a Chicago Cubs fan, so maybe I feel differently about them than most guys. However, after a few years of poorly performing teams, they finally hit the reset button on the roster. During the offseason, they traded away not only their best pitcher, Sonny Gray, but also the two biggest bats in their lineup (even if they might not have been the best players anymore). This year, in what was supposed to be a rebuild has turned into success for now with the club over .500. Their pitching staff hasn't exactly been elite, but they've been good enough. Today, they have a younger guy on the mound who has put together a nice start to the 2026 campaign. Michael McGreevy has a 3-4 record with a 2.98 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. He has been even better at home this year and owns a 1.93 home ERA. His last two starts haven't been the cleanest -- nine innings and eight earned runs allowed. However, he only gave up nine earned runs in May. This should be a bit of a pitcher's duel. Sure, deGrom looks a bit rough at the moment, but that doesn't mean he is going to struggle for the entire season on the road. I think any time he toes the rubber, he can make the adjustments needed and deliver a great performance. In this game, I'm taking a shot on the Cardinals to win it. They haven't been great at Busch Stadium, but McGreevy has been. On the other side, deGrom has been worse on the road, and it isn't just May. I'll take the Cardinals to win this on the moneyline, but I wouldn't blame you for betting the under either. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8025ee6011c3f4e9ca37 James Comey '86 47' seashell case prosecutor suddenly steps down, assistant US attorney steps in te 2026-06-01T12:50:45.585Z James Comey '86 47' seashell case prosecutor suddenly steps down, assistant US attorney steps in The federal prosecutor handling the Justice Department’s criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey over his "86 47" seashell Instagram post has stepped down, according to a new court filing. A notice of substitution filed Friday in the Eastern District of North Carolina says Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Severo will replace Matthew Petracca "as counsel for the government." The filing from U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Ellis Boyle requested that Petracca be removed from the court docket but did not explain the change. Boyle had hired the rookie prosecutor for the case months ago. Comey is facing two federal charges and up to 10 years in prison for his sharing the Instagram post showing seashells arranged to read "86 47," potentially signaling would-be political assassins. Prosecutors have alleged the post amounted to "a serious expression of an intent to do harm" to President Donald Trump, the 47th president. JAMES COMEY TELLS COLBERT WHAT LED TO HIM POSTING CONTROVERSIAL '86 47' INSTAGRAM POST The number "86" is a common restaurant term for getting rid of or stopping service of an item, but Trump and his prosecutors argue it is also well known to law enforcement as a mob term for assassination. "Threatening the life of the President of the United States is a grave violation of our nation’s laws," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in an April 28 statement at the time the two-count indictment for threatening the president and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce was announced. "The grand jury returned an indictment alleging James Comey did just that, at a time when this country has witnessed violent incitement followed by deadly actions against President Trump and other elected officials," he added. "The temperature needs to be turned down, and anyone who dials it up and threatens the life of the President will be held accountable." LEGAL EXPERTS WARN COMEY ‘8647’ INDICTMENT FACES FIRST AMENDMENT HURDLES Comey has denied any threatening intent, saying he viewed the image as a political statement and not a dog whistle for assassins. "James Comey disgracefully encouraged a threat on President Trump’s life and posted it on Instagram for the world to see," FBI Director Kash Patel added in a statement. "As the former Director of the FBI, he knew full well the attention and consequences of making such a post. This FBI and our DOJ partners pursued a rigorous investigation that followed the facts – and now Mr. Comey will be held fully accountable for his actions." FEDERAL JUDGE DISMISSES JAMES COMEY, LETITIA JAMES INDICTMENTS The case is being prosecuted in North Carolina, the location where the infamous seashells were photographed. "No one is above the law in the Eastern District of North Carolina," Boyle wrote in a statement. "Our office regularly pursues threat cases including those against public officials. The Grand Jury examined the evidence in this case and found probable cause to indict Mr. Comey." The change comes as the case heads toward an October trial after U.S. District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan granted Comey’s request for a delay. NBC News first reported Petracca's departure from the Comey case and said he has also recently come off other criminal cases in the district. The network reported that Petracca had considered leaving the Justice Department altogether but decided against it after taking a week off, according to sources. "If Comey is charged for the shell picture, it would face a monumental challenge under the First Amendment," constitutional law expert Jonathan Turley told Fox News in April. "In my view, the image itself is clearly protected speech. Absent some other unknown facts or elements, it would be unlikely to survive a threshold constitutional challenge." Comey has portrayed the prosecution as politically motivated, and has said he will continue speaking out about what he views as threats to the rule of law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d7b7aee6011c3f4e9c996 Your Microsoft text codes are going away te 2026-06-01T12:30:50.310Z Your Microsoft text codes are going away If you have ever waited for a login code that never showed up, you already know the pain. You type in your password. Microsoft asks for a code. Then you stare at your phone like it owes you money. Now Microsoft wants to move even further away from that routine. The company says it will phase out SMS codes as a sign-in and account recovery method for personal Microsoft accounts. Instead, Microsoft wants more people to use passkeys and verified email. This affects anyone who uses a personal Microsoft account. That can include Outlook, OneDrive, Windows, Xbox or Microsoft 365 users. That may sound like another tech company forcing you to change your habits. In this case, though, there is a real security reason behind it. Text-message codes helped make account logins safer for years. They were never built, however, to protect your digital life. Crooks have learned how to abuse them, steal them and trick people into handing them over. SIM SWAP SCAM DRAINED FLORIDA WOMAN'S BANK ACCOUNT IN MINUTES Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com. Microsoft says SMS authentication has become a major source of fraud. Text messages can be intercepted, stolen through SIM-swap scams or captured through phishing attacks. That creates a real problem because your Microsoft account can unlock a lot. It may connect to Outlook, OneDrive, Xbox, Windows, Microsoft 365 and saved payment details. Once a criminal gets into that account, the damage can spread fast. They may read your email, reset other passwords or look for private files stored in the cloud. SMS codes once felt like a strong extra layer. Today, they can give people a false sense of security. A scammer may call your phone carrier and try to move your number to another SIM card. They may also send a fake Microsoft login page that asks for your code. If you type it in, the scammer can use it right away. That is why Microsoft wants users to move toward passkeys. Microsoft has not listed a universal cutoff date for every personal account. However, it says users who still rely on SMS will be guided to add a verified email and set up a passkey. HOW SIM SWAPPING LED TO A $1.8M CYBER FRAUD CASE A passkey lets you sign in without typing a traditional password. Instead, you use something already tied to your device. That may be your face, fingerprint, device PIN or a physical security key. Here is the key difference. A passkey uses cryptography behind the scenes. One part stays with Microsoft. The private part stays on your device or inside your password manager. A scammer cannot simply trick you into reading a passkey over the phone. That makes passkeys much harder to steal than SMS codes. They can also feel easier once you set them up. You may be able to sign in with your fingerprint or face instead of waiting for a text that may never arrive. MICROSOFT CROSSES PRIVACY LINE FEW EXPECTED Security upgrades can be annoying. SMS codes are familiar. Most people know how they work. Even when they are clunky, they feel simple. Passkeys can feel confusing at first. You may wonder where the passkey lives. You may also wonder what happens if you lose your phone or whether you need one for every device. That confusion is real. It can get worse if you set up a new Windows PC, use a shared computer or switch devices often. The good news is that Microsoft says verified email will remain part of the account recovery process. So you should make sure your backup email address is current before you run into a lockout. Before you start, use a device you trust. Also, make sure your browser and operating system are updated. Note: Microsoft's support pages may say Advanced Security Options, or Add a new way to sign in or verify. However, in the current Microsoft account dashboard, many users may see Manage how I sign in and then Add another way to sign in to your account instead. AMERICA'S MOST-USED PASSWORD IN 2025 REVEALED Do not rush through this change. A few minutes of cleanup can save you a big headache later. Your recovery email should be an account you can access today. If it points to an old work email or a forgotten inbox, update it. 2) Remove old phone numbers Check whether your Microsoft account still lists an old number. If it does, remove it or replace it with your current number. Microsoft Authenticator can give you another secure way to verify your identity. It can also help if you have trouble with SMS or email. If Microsoft offers backup codes, store them somewhere secure. Do not keep them in a plain note called "Microsoft password." Even if you move to passkeys, a password manager still helps. It can store strong passwords, flag reused logins and help you avoid fake sign-in pages. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at CyberGuy.com. IF SOMEONE GETS INTO YOUR EMAIL, THEY OWN EVERY ACCOUNT YOU HAVE. THESE 3 MOVES LOCK THEM OUT FOR GOOD Microsoft's move away from SMS codes may feel inconvenient at first. However, the old text-code system has too many weak spots. A passkey will not make you invincible. No security tool can promise that. Still, it can make account theft much harder for scammers who rely on fake login pages, stolen codes and SIM-swap tricks. If your Microsoft account holds years of email, family photos or work files, this change deserves your attention. Set up a passkey, verify your backup email and remove old recovery options. Would you trust a text message to protect your most important account, or has that comfort become the risk? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d76eeee6011c3f4e9c923 Archaeologists uncover 'mysterious' ancient tunnel near biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem te 2026-06-01T12:11:26.871Z Archaeologists uncover 'mysterious' ancient tunnel near biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem Excavators recently uncovered a "mysterious and impressive" ancient tunnel in Jerusalem, not far from archaeological sites tied to the biblical Kingdom of Judah. The discovery was announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) in a May 14 statement. The tunnel was found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, an archaeological site tied to the biblical-era Kingdom of Judah, according to previous IAA excavations. TOURISTS WALK PILGRIMAGE ROAD FROM JESUS' ERA FOR FIRST TIME IN 2,000 YEARS: 'DEEPLY SIGNIFICANT' The rock-hewn tunnel is about 164 feet long and was found ahead of construction on a new residential neighborhood north of Ramat Rachel. The tunnel is around 16 feet tall and roughly 10 feet wide — and officials note that the rock-cutting "was executed meticulously." "The tunnel itself was discovered filled with layers of soil that had accumulated over hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of years," the IAA said. "It is clear that whoever carved this tunnel invested tremendous effort [and] careful planning, and possessed the capabilities and resources necessary to achieve this goal." FORBIDDEN PASSAGE? SECRET MEDIEVAL TUNNEL FOUND BENEATH ANCIENT PAGAN GRAVES, ARCHAEOLOGISTS SAY Excavation directors Sivan Mizrahi and Zinovi Matskevich told the IAA the discovery was unexpected. "We were excavating in relatively rocky and exposed terrain when suddenly we discovered a natural karstic cavity," the pair said in a joint statement. "To our amazement, as the excavation progressed, this cavity developed into a long tunnel. Parts of it are still collapsed, so the tunnel has not yet revealed all of its secrets." In 2020, IAA excavations near Ramat Rachel revealed seal impressions and structures tied to the Kingdom of Judah, indicating that "governmental activity took place in the area," the organization said at the time. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER No evidence that's been uncovered so far, however, directly connects the newly discovered tunnel to the Kingdom of Judah or the biblical era — and the age of the tunnel is unknown. "The tunnel lies only a few hundred meters, as the crow flies, from two significant ancient sites — a public building from the Iron Age (First Temple period) in the Arnona neighborhood, and Tel Ramat Rachel, where settlement remains dating from the Iron Age through the Islamic period have been documented," Mizrahi and Matskevich said. Though the purpose of the tunnel remains unclear, researchers theorize it may have been carved to reach a chalk layer used for quarrying building stones or producing lime. "Possible evidence supporting this interpretation includes a shaft carved into the tunnel’s ceiling, which may have been used for ventilation, as well as quarrying debris discovered on the tunnel floor — although this interpretation, too, remains uncertain," the IAA said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Experts have ruled out the possibility that the tunnel was part of an ancient water system, and some posit the site may have been abandoned before construction was completed. "Alternatively, the findings may indicate that the quarrying and construction of the tunnel were never completed, and therefore its intended purpose and nature remain unknown," the IAA says. Amit Re'em, a Jerusalem district archaeologist at the IAA, said the find "joins many others being uncovered every day, hour by hour, throughout the city." "The archaeologists and researchers of the Israel Antiquities Authority are constantly at work, because this city never ceases to surprise," said Re'em. "Usually we have explanations for the discoveries we uncover, but sometimes, as in this case, we stand astonished and amazed." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Fox News Digital reached out to the IAA for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d76daee6011c3f4e9c91a FDA delays cost Americans trillions and slow lifesaving drugs, new report says te 2026-06-01T12:11:06.871Z FDA delays cost Americans trillions and slow lifesaving drugs, new report says A new report argues that speeding up Food and Drug Administration reviews could unlock trillions of dollars in economic value and get lifesaving treatments to patients faster. "It takes about a decade from start to finish to come through FDA," economist and former acting chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers Tomas Philipson told Fox News Digital in an interview. "Most of that time is not spent on safety. Most of it time is spent on effectiveness trials." The paper, titled "The Multi-Trillion Dollar Opportunity in Reforming the FDA," estimates that cutting FDA effectiveness-review timelines by one year could generate more than $10 trillion in economic value by getting new treatments to patients sooner and encouraging additional medical innovation. 19 DRUG APPROVALS IN 2024 THAT HAD 'BIG CLINICAL IMPACT,' ACCORDING TO GOODRX Philipson argued that most delays in the drug approval process stem from determining effectiveness rather than safety. "FDA is charged by Congress to enhance both safety and effectiveness of new drugs," Philipson said. "People recognize the role of the government potentially ensuring safety and consumer protection, but it's a unique role that FDA has of ensuring effectiveness." He also argued that faster approvals could help lower prescription drug costs by increasing competition among manufacturers. "Reforming FDA would have a big impact on drug affordability for patients because it would allow for far more competition between drugs that come out faster," he said. OPERATION WARP SPEED WAS MIRACULOUS. TRUMP ADMIN SHOULD NOT ABANDON TECHNOLOGY THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE The report estimates that accelerating approvals by one to six years could generate trillions in economic value through earlier access to drugs, biologics and medical devices, as well as stronger incentives for innovation. The authors also warn that China's faster, lower-cost clinical trial system could lure investment and drug development activity away from the United States. Philipson said the competitive challenge from China underscores the need for policymakers to rethink the pace of FDA approvals. "I think there's a huge role for the president here to push an analogous effort to what he did with Operation Warp Speed during COVID," Philipson said. "It's equally urgent for other patient groups who don't have COVID but other diseases." The authors propose reforms including greater use of artificial intelligence in drug reviews, faster clinical trial designs and broader access to "right to try" programs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d76b1ee6011c3f4e9c906 Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO te 2026-06-01T12:10:25.912Z Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO Strava will charge a flat monthly fee from developers to access its API Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d74a2ee6011c3f4e9c8ef Phoenix gas prices dropped 16 cents over last month but remain well over $4 te 2026-06-01T12:01:38.478Z Phoenix gas prices dropped 16 cents over last month but remain well over $4 Phoenix drivers have seen some slight relief at the pump but the average price remains over $4.50. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d7483ee6011c3f4e9c8ca Congress barrels toward deadline pile-up as GOP divisions threaten Trump agenda te 2026-06-01T12:01:07.984Z Congress barrels toward deadline pile-up as GOP divisions threaten Trump agenda Congress returns facing looming deadlines, unfinished business and internal Republican divisions as the midterm elections draw closer. Lawmakers left Washington ahead of Memorial Day on the cusp of passing a massive immigration enforcement funding package. Doing so would have allowed Republicans to tackle other outstanding priorities. Instead, the budget reconciliation process — which Republicans planned to use to funnel roughly $72 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol — stalled after a surprise move by the Trump administration exposed deep divisions within the GOP.  SENATE GOP ERUPTS OVER TRUMP DOJ 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION' FUND, PUNTS ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING Now, the setback in the reconciliation process threatens to further push back other key agenda items, including the fast-approaching deadline to reauthorize a critical spy law, a colossal defense policy bill and a potential affordability-focused legislative package. The Senate is currently stuck on the reconciliation package after the Department of Justice unveiled its nearly $2 billion "anti-weaponization" fund geared to provide payouts to those who feel wronged by the government.  Senate Republicans erupted over the fund during a closed-door meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, demanding answers on whether people convicted of assaulting police officers during the riots of Jan. 6, 2021, would be allowed to get access to the taxpayer-funded money.  Little has changed between the Senate GOP and administration since then, with Republicans putting the onus of dealing with the issue onto the White House. "The administration appreciated last week’s conversation and feedback," a White House official told Fox News Digital. "We look forward to additional conversations as needed." TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON $1.8 BILLION 'SLUSH FUND' THAT KILLED HIS AGENDA, SPURRED REPUBLICAN REBELLION The House is expected to take up the budget reconciliation bill upon Senate passage.  But with no clear path forward, other pressing issues are beginning to crowd the congressional calendar. Congress will soon have to address the looming June 12 deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). It’s a fight that lawmakers have punted on twice now over bipartisan demands for reforms to the program, despite the Trump administration pushing for a clean reauthorization.  The spy law fight is one of the few horseshoe issues in Congress that blends Democrats and conservatives in a push for stronger privacy protections. While Section 702 allows the government to spy on foreign nationals abroad, there’s nothing in the law to prevent it from collecting data on Americans if they’re ensnared in those communications.  House conservatives are seeking reforms that would require warrants to surveil Americans’ communications, close loopholes allowing the government to buy sensitive data from brokers without a warrant, and curb overly broad authorities permitting the incidental collection of information, according to a source familiar with the discussions. REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS PASSES SHORT-TERM FISA 702 FIX, DELAYS LONG-TERM RENEWAL GOP privacy hawks in the Senate, including Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Rick Scott, R-Fla., are expected to push for similar priorities in the upper chamber. Meanwhile, in the House, Democrats are likely to force a vote to rein in the president’s Iran war powers that could pass with modest GOP support. House GOP leadership shelved a war powers vote last week amid poor attendance from Republicans. Democrats are also expected to trigger a vote on legislation authorizing $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine and levy new sanctions on the Russian war effort. The measure faces an uphill battle to become law due to expected opposition from Republican leadership and the Trump administration. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is also facing pressure from a swath of House Republicans to get the ball rolling on a third budget reconciliation package ahead of the midterm elections. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital that GOP lawmakers are having "great meetings" and he expects the conference to pass another budget reconciliation package by the end of July.  Pfluger’s Republican Study Committee has consistently advocated for a package focused on affordability issues across the housing, energy and healthcare sectors. Enthusiasm for a third reconciliation bill has been less pronounced in the Senate.  Congress is also beginning to make moves with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the colossal package that would open up $1.15 trillion to fund the Pentagon. It’s an annual must-pass piece of legislation that could be slowed by the more pressing fights on the Hill. Several lingering issues facing Congress come as time is dwindling to complete work before the midterm elections. Lawmakers will be gone for their typical August recess, but will also have almost the entirety of October off to campaign.  That means that the next few weeks will be crucial, particularly for Republicans, who are trying to pass any outstanding parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d746fee6011c3f4e9c8c1 Yankees deliver 'remarkable' 13-run inning behind Aaron Judge's pep talk to wake up his teammates te 2026-06-01T12:00:47.995Z Yankees deliver 'remarkable' 13-run inning behind Aaron Judge's pep talk to wake up his teammates The New York Yankees' bats came alive in an historic inning against the Athletics on Sunday. The Yankees piled on 13 runs in the third, following a rousing pep talk from Aaron Judge. The three-time American League MVP told his teammates that they needed to wake up after Athletics starter Jacob Lopez retired the first six batters he faced. "I just felt like we were a little asleep there that first two innings. I expect more out of the guys and I know they expect more of themselves. A couple of choice words there just to get it going. The boys responded," Judge said in what could have been the understatement of the year. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It started with a calamity of errors for the A’s. Lopez walked two batters after Anthony Volpe reached on a hit. He failed to cover first base when Paul Goldschmidt hit a grounder to the right side. Ben Rice, then, followed with a two-run double, followed by a Judge blooper and a Cody Bellinger RBI single Lopez was removed from the game after Bellinger’s at bat. Reliever Michael Kelly allowed five batters to reach safely afterward. The Yankees scored 10 runs before the first out was recorded in the inning. Goldschmidt came back around and struck out. Rice followed up with a two-run triple. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "To bat around with no outs, it’s incredible," Judge said. "That’s what this team is capable of doing. We got our backs up against the wall, find a way to dig ourselves out of it and to continue to keep the pressure on them. We needed all 13 of those runs." New York had 11 hits, four walks and four stolen bases in the inning. The 13 runs the Yankees scored was the most since doing it against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 21, 2005. It was one behind the franchise record for an inning, which was set July 6, 1920, against the Washington Senators. It was the first time 12 consecutive batters reached safely in an inning since doing it against the Senators on Sept. 11, 1949, in the first game of a double header. It was just two batters away from an MLB record, which the Detroit Tigers set with 14 in the sixth inning on June 17, 1925. "Remarkable," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "Glad we were able to make it stand up. Obviously, a lot of really good things offensively. ... I don’t think the prettiest game on either side, necessarily. But we were able to make a really outstanding inning stand up." While a boon for the Yankees, it was a nightmare for A’s manager Mark Kotsay. "I really don’t know how to describe that inning," Kotsay said. "Obviously, the two walks became an issue right away. Hit after hit, really. At some point you figure the ball’s going to go at someone, and it never did." New York won the game, 13-8. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6fbcee6011c3f4e9c86a US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over the weekend and more top headlines te 2026-06-01T11:40:44.865Z US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over the weekend and more top headlines 1. US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over the weekend  2. Iran's president reportedly submits resignation letter to Supreme Leader's office 3. Democratic senator says Graham Platner's latest scandals give him 'concerns' SWARM TACTICS — Defense expert warns Hezbollah's thermal-equipped flying weapons are ‘game changing.’ Continue reading … PARKING LOT FURY — ‘No one’s going home today' threat preceded fatal shooting at Minnesota warehouse. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6b4aee6011c3f4e9c831 Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, study reveals te 2026-06-01T11:21:46.714Z Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, study reveals This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Veterans with cancer face a higher risk of suicide attempts, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The risk is especially prevalent in the months following diagnosis and can persist for years, states the study, which was published in JAMA Oncology. The researchers analyzed Veterans Health Administration data from more than 292,000 veterans with cancer from 2014 to 2023. GRIEVING MOM HOSPITALIZED WITH RARE ‘BROKEN HEART SYNDROME’ AFTER VETERAN SON’S SUICIDE The data was measured against the rate of suicidal self-directed violence (SSDV), including both fatal and nonfatal suicide attempts, the study stated. Veterans with cancer experienced suicide attempts at a rate of 203 per 100,000, which the researchers noted is "significantly higher than the general population." The study also found that overwhelming distress tied to disease diagnosis, treatment and long-term effects puts patients at risk "well into survivorship," or long after active treatment is over. The risk was highest in the first six months after diagnosis, but persisted for up to five years. VETERANS' PTSD SYMPTOMS COULD IMPROVE WITH HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY, STUDY SHOWS Those with higher SSDV rates included veterans with severe frailty, chronic mental illness, advanced cancer and high pain scores. High rates of nonfatal attempts were recorded most in veterans under the age of 45, females, and veterans with central nervous system cancer or thyroid cancer. Prescription medications were the most common method used in nonfatal suicide attempts, including opioids, while firearms were most common in fatal attempts. As the study was observational, the results show an association but don't prove that cancer directly caused the suicidal behavior. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Lead study author Donald R. Sullivan, MD, associate professor of medicine at the OHSU School of Medicine, commented that this is a "concerning public health crisis that disproportionately affects America's servicemen and servicewomen." "We hope to raise awareness and inform the development of approaches to better support veterans and mitigate the impact of a cancer diagnosis on their well-being," he said in a statement sent to Fox News Digital. In a press release statement, Sullivan added that a cancer diagnosis is often a "profound shock." "Even cancers with good survival rates can trigger an immediate fear of death," he said. "That initial moment, combined with pain, treatment side effects, anxiety or depression, can be incredibly destabilizing." Jim Whaley, CEO of Mission Roll Call — a nonprofit veteran advocacy group — reflected on these findings in an interview with Fox News Digital. "The study shows that more investigation and action is needed to medicate the higher percentage of veterans diagnosed with cancer committing suicide," said Whaley, who was not involved in the study. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Understanding the chain of events and upstream factors is vital, as is sharing the study results and recommendations with veteran support organizations involved in these efforts on the ground in communities across the nation." Whaley also stressed the importance of recognizing that health encompasses both mental and physical well-being, especially for military service members. "Just as we trained in physical fitness daily, we must exercise our mental health in the same manner," he said. "Veterans sometimes need the tools to do that." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While veterans are "great" at helping other veterans, Whaley suggested that they’re "not so good at asking for help." It's imperative that loved ones and people within the veteran community watch for warning signs of mental health decline, he added. The number of veteran suicides is 425% higher than the number of combat deaths since 9/11, he noted. "Despite good intentions, the decline in the number of suicides is not dropping enough to end this scourge," Whaley said. "We need to combine efforts in research, outreach and care ... It is a national crisis that needs a national-level task force." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6b36ee6011c3f4e9c828 Chaos erupts at NY reparations hearing as ‘Foundational’ Black Americans clash with left-leaning groups te 2026-06-01T11:21:26.947Z Chaos erupts at NY reparations hearing as ‘Foundational’ Black Americans clash with left-leaning groups Black residents in New York are voicing sharp concerns to state officials over a proposed reparations plan, warning that broadening the program's scope to include other marginalized groups and recent immigrants could co-opt and dilute their movement. "I think it's important because as Foundational Black Americans who've been here since the founding of the country, coming in as slaves, and also indigenous people who are here, we have a claim to the country," Aubrey Muhammad told Fox News Digital. "We have our own culture, and we deserve to be compensated for what our ancestors have been put through." Muhammad delivered his testimony to the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies during a crowded public hearing at Hempstead High School on Long Island last month. During the session, he accused Democrats of actively importing "Latinos" from South America to fill "voting rolls" as "replacements for us," while further alleging that incoming populations are gentrifying traditionally Black neighborhoods. NEW YORK SHERIFFS 'MAD AS HELL' AS HOCHUL PUSHES TO BAN KEY LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIP In a follow-up interview with Fox News Digital, Muhammad doubled down on his public testimony. "The Democrats, in a sick way, imported 25 million immigrants. And 70% of them came into poor Black neighborhoods," Muhammad claimed. "Hempstead, since the '90s, has been flooded with immigrants. That's taking the resources, putting them towards others." Demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the Village of Hempstead has undergone significant demographic shifts over the last three decades. Today, the community of roughly 59,000 is evenly divided between majorities, sitting at approximately 45.7% Black or African American and 44.8% Hispanic or Latino. In 1990, the Hispanic population accounted for around 14%.  The public hearing was organized by the state's nine-member reparations commission—which was established by law in December 2023—to gather public input and examine the historical legacy of slavery and subsequent discriminatory policies in New York. "I think that we are owed a debt," Caprice Reins, a local resident who attended the event as a spectator, told Fox News Digital. LEFT KEEPS CRYING JIM CROW BECAUSE SUPREME COURT REJECTED RACIAL DISTRICT GAMES The public hearing was organized by the state's nine-member reparations commission—which was established by law in December 2023—to gather public input and examine the historical legacy of slavery and subsequent discriminatory policies in New York. Several speakers at the hearing represented "The United States Freedmen Project," a group of self-identified "Foundational Black Americans." The organization aims to educate the public on the legal and historical distinctions between African Americans who are direct descendants of enslaved people in the U.S. and those who immigrated to the country voluntarily in recent decades. The debate grew contentious at times, culminating in at least one speaker storming out of the auditorium while shouting at Freedmen Project supporters. "Sit down with the clowns if you want to!" the speaker, who declined to identify himself to Fox News Digital, yelled as he left. "Stand up for freedom." INSIDE CUBA’S FOREIGN INFLUENCE CAMPAIGN: FROM THE VENCEREMOS BRIGADE OF THE 1960S TO SATURDAY IN A UNION HALL Supporters of the Freedmen Project argued that any state-level reparations bill based strictly on race would violate the U.S. Constitution's Equal Protection Clause. They urged state officials to base eligibility criteria strictly on proven "lineage" to insulate the program from inevitable legal challenges. "If those are based on race, they're going to be shot down like affirmative action, like the Fearless Fund, like the farmer's bill," Divine Prince, a spokesperson for the Freedmen Project, told Fox News Digital, referencing recent federal court rulings that struck down race-conscious policies. Addressing those legal concerns at the conclusion of the hearing, commission member Dr. Ron Daniels acknowledged the complexity of navigating the law. "The idea that we feel that we should somehow craft something that will not in some way look like it's racial is somewhat problematic," Daniels said. "We do have a legal team, we have legal counsel, and there is a whole body of lawyers who, in fact, are dealing with… an injury- and harm-based proposition in terms of how to present reparations." Tensions also flared over the presence of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU). Members of the Freedmen Project argued that the left-leaning organization and its local chapters do not represent the specific interests of ancestral Black Americans. Susan Gottehrer, the Director of the Nassau County Chapter of the NYCLU, defended a broader approach to addressing systemic inequities. "These government policies have affected Black New Yorkers regardless of lineage. Excluding a subset of Black Americans would leave a significant portion of documented racial injustice completely unexamined," Gottehrer said. NAACP OFFICIAL CONDEMNS WHITE POLITICIANS TRYING TO REPLACE RESIGNING BLACK MAYOR Muhammad called Gottehrer's remarks "disrespectful" because they conflate the distinct historical experiences of different Black populations. "The ACLU just wants funding so they get some of our reparations money to pay for these other causes," Muhammad alleged. "They form these organizations, they give them funding, and they bless these immigrants—they bless these other groups, marginalized groups." Brooke Lean, who attended the hearing wearing a shirt promoting the Freedmen Project, agreed that the civil liberties group's platform diverges from the core goals of the reparations' movement, asserting that not all Black residents have an equal claim. "They want to erase our story, dilute our story by adding in a bunch of people who just got here, whose ancestors did not build this country," Lean told Fox News Digital. Freedmen Project members also criticized New York State Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages (D-22nd District), a primary sponsor of the legislation that created the commission, for suggesting that reparations should address systemic issues impacting all Black New Yorkers. "When we draft the legislation for the commission, we want to ensure that we're having a thorough conversation about slavery and its harms, whether it's mass incarceration, health disparities, the lack of educational opportunity for folks, or the wealth gap," Solages said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6b22ee6011c3f4e9c81f DNC’s 192-page autopsy sounds like bad therapy. Democrats still have a big problem te 2026-06-01T11:21:06.792Z DNC’s 192-page autopsy sounds like bad therapy. Democrats still have a big problem The Democrats have far more than a messaging problem. They have a self-examination problem. On May 21, the Democratic National Committee released 192 pages of proof. Therapists know that some patients can talk endlessly about their problems without ever confronting what’s keeping them stuck. They can explain fluently why their lives aren’t working: toxic people, unfair systems, bad bosses, childhood wounds. Sometimes those explanations are valid. But eventually good therapy requires interruption. At some point, I find myself stopping the narrative and asking the harder question: "What role are you playing in why this keeps happening?" Without that confrontation, therapy can quietly become an endless rehearsal of explanation instead of a process of growth. Reading the Democratic National Committee’s post-election autopsy, I couldn’t help thinking about those patients. The report was supposed to explain why Democrats lost the presidency, Congress and much of the country’s trust. Instead, the rollout itself became psychologically revealing. DEMOCRATS RELEASE 2024 ELECTION AUTOPSY THAT CHAIR SAYS 'DOES NOT MEET MY STANDARDS' The DNC released the report with a disclaimer printed across every page: "This document reflects the views of the author, not the DNC." And when some conclusions made party leadership uncomfortable — including the finding that Democrats wrongly assumed voters already understood Donald Trump’s weaknesses and that his negatives were "baked in" — party annotators pushed back directly in the margins with comments like "no evidence provided" and "contradicts claims elsewhere in report." As a therapist, I’ve seen similar dynamics many times. Patients sometimes acknowledge uncomfortable truths while simultaneously arguing with them, qualifying them or trying to explain them away before those truths fully land emotionally. A party commissioning an autopsy and then debating the pathologist in the margins is not necessarily a party ready to hear hard news. The report catalogs tactical failures, messaging problems and demographic erosion. It acknowledges the party’s growing disconnect from working-class voters, men and large parts of the country. But what it struggles to confront is the broader psychological culture that may have contributed to those failures in the first place. DEM SENATE CANDIDATE MAKES STUNNING ADMISSION ABOUT ANTISEMITISM IN HER PARTY: 'DANGEROUS' Over the last decade, many elite institutions aligned with the Democratic coalition — universities, media organizations, nonprofits and parts of corporate America — have increasingly adopted the language of validation, emotional safety, trauma and harm. Disagreement is often treated less as disagreement and more as evidence of cruelty, insensitivity or moral defect. Emotional discomfort is increasingly framed not as part of democratic life, but as evidence that something harmful has occurred. That shift matters because political movements, like people, can lose the ability to test reality. In therapy, patients sometimes become so invested in protecting a preferred self-image that criticism itself starts feeling intolerable. Once that happens, self-examination becomes performative rather than transformative. The goal subtly shifts from discovering what is true to protecting what feels emotionally safe. You can see traces of that mindset throughout the autopsy itself: the discomfort with confrontation, the instinct to soften or qualify uncomfortable conclusions before fully reckoning with them and the difficulty tolerating interpretations that threaten identity or self-concept. HOW TRUMP PANIC BROKE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND FUELED ENDLESS CRISIS POLITICS Modern political institutions now perform self-awareness the way some patients perform insight. They hold listening sessions, release reports and speak the language of reflection while carefully avoiding the more painful possibility that some of their core assumptions may simply be wrong. The performance of introspection gradually replaces introspection itself. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION But good therapy doesn’t simply validate. Good therapy helps people deal with their reality. Patients sometimes arrive in denial. They rationalize failures, externalize blame and construct narratives that protect self-esteem. Growth begins when those defenses are challenged compassionately but directly. In my new book, "Therapy Nation," I argue that many of our institutions — from therapy offices to universities to political movements — have confused validation with growth and self-expression with genuine self-examination. A therapist who reflexively validates everything a patient says may provide temporary emotional relief while reinforcing the very patterns keeping the person stuck. The DNC autopsy reads similarly: aware enough to recognize problems, but still uncomfortable with fully confronting what those problems might actually reveal. The right has its own forms of tribal defensiveness and motivated reasoning, including among some who refuse to reckon honestly with January 6th, where people stormed the U.S. Capitol. But the DNC report offered an unusually vivid example of a broader cultural instinct: the desire to appear introspective while protecting oneself from the full discomfort of genuine self-confrontation. A real autopsy cuts to the bone. It doesn’t come with a disclaimer. The fact that the DNC’s did may tell us more about the party’s condition than any of its findings. Until Democrats can tolerate the discomfort of genuine self-examination without annotating it into submission, they’ll keep mistaking the performance of self-awareness for the reality of change. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN ALPERT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6b0eee6011c3f4e9c816 Dodgers pitcher's wife receives horrible threats directed at newborn child te 2026-06-01T11:20:46.795Z Dodgers pitcher's wife receives horrible threats directed at newborn child Baseball can bring out the best moments in sports history, but it can also bring out the worst in fans – whether it’s throwing objects onto the field or death threats on social media. The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott revealed on her Instagram that she received threats directed at their newborn child after her husband’s recent outing. Scott, a one-time All-Star, allowed three runs on three hits on Saturday in a 4-3 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "When did it stop being a game?" Maddie Scott wrote on her since-expired Instagram Stories, via the New York Post. "I don’t speak out often. Ever actually. I promise you, you don’t know what it’s like unless you’re living it." She reposted comments from one user that included a comment that read, "Hope this mutt d i e s soon," on a picture of their child. The user added, "I hope you get home to your family lying in puddles of their own blood." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Multiple MLB players experienced death threats directed toward them during the 2025 season. Seattle Mariners pitcher Tayler Saucedo shared a post in August that read he hoped "your f----- head gets blown off" and that his wife also died. Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks, a cancer survivor, revealed "horrible and cruel" threats directed at him and his wife in May 2025. In that same month, Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr had threats directed at his wife and children. Texas authorities later identified the source of the threats – an "inebriated" sports bettor. The rise of sports betting has coincided with threats directed at MLB players. It’s not just in MLB that it is happening, and it seems as though a lot of people need to log off completely. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6404ee6011c3f4e9c751 Inside the last dance of AB Hernandez te 2026-06-01T10:50:44.477Z Inside the last dance of AB Hernandez A man standing in line for the ice cream stand nudged his friend when AB Hernandez walked by. "Hey, that's AB Hernandez," he whispered to his friend on top of the ramparts at Veteran's Memorial Stadium in Clovis, California. "I don't know who that is," the friend responded, before the other man filled him in. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Hernandez was in between qualifying for events in the final round of the state championships in high jump, long jump and triple jump on Friday. Whispers, rumors and attention had become the norm for the well-known transgender athlete. Hernandez summoned national media hurricanes to two high school track seasons and a volleyball season in the span of one year. Daisy Gardner, a local pro-LGBTQ activist says she has known Hernandez and the athlete's mother Nereyda Hernandez since 2024, when news about the trans athlete's identity and participation in girls' sports began to garner local attention. "I think the two of them have walked through fire. I don't know anyone else who's a high school kid who has been targeted by President Trump... I have seen death threats and threats, wishing physical injury upon AB," Gardner told Fox News Digital. "Every single time, Nena and AB Hernandez brush it aside, and just go and do the thing that all great athletes do, which is put it out of their mind and focus on the game." AB lived up to that reputation in one last high school competition this weekend, right after making a big political campaign debut alongside Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer on Friday morning. Hernandez's political video and competition footage were now topics of viral debate. There was a social media firestorm raging beyond the walls of the stadium before and after Hernandez captured two state championships Saturday night, and then shared podium spots with every girl who finished one spot behind, in a growing social media punchline. Through it all, Hernandez kept an easy smile during the competition, on the podium, and especially while interacting with the girls competing in the same events. Hernandez talked and laughed with female counterparts in between jumps. One of the girls that was frequently close to Hernandez throughout the weekend was the daughter of California mom Jennifer Oliver. "There was a great group there and were just being silly and supporting the other girls while jumping since there is a lot of downtime you just start hanging out," Oliver said. Oliver does not believe biological males should compete in girls' sports. She says the topic, and a difference in views with her daughter, has been an issue at home recently. "It is a sensitive subject somewhat at home right now because [my daughter] is young and can’t see the broader implications of males in female sports. Even when we discuss very specific cases where girls have been injured due to a male player or lost ranking etc., doesn’t really resonate yet as she has not been personally impacted and in fact has had a positive experience," Oliver said. "She wants to be inclusive and I absolutely think that the schools have focused so much time on not triggering anyone and training on microaggressions and not misgendering anyone or you can be disciplined for that." INSIDE THE SCOTUS HEARING BOUND TO BE A TURNING POINT IN THE CULTURE WAR OVER TRANS ATHLETES IN WOMEN'S SPORTS After Oliver spoke out against trans athletes in girls' sports in an interview the previous week, she says her daughter was confronted for the mother's comments. "She was super upset at me. My older daughter told me that this probably created huge drama for [her] and my older daughter actually was mad at me too and said I had no idea what it is like in high school with all of the social media," Oliver said. Oliver believes in a kind approach, that she hopes is taken by all sides. "Two things can exist at the same time - we can be kind humans to each other regardless of gender identity and also create guidelines for sports based on biological birth.  This doesn't make the people that want only biological girls in sports evil," she said. Jolene Vayo, the mother of another girl who competed against Hernandez this past weekend and at last year's state meet, says her daughter also wouldn't dare to speak out against the trans athlete publicly, even if she privately disagrees with the concept of males in girls' sports. "She agrees males have an unfair advantage and allowing them to compete in girls’ sports is unfair, I feel she hesitates from publicly expressing that out of fear that saying so will hurt her transgender peer’s feelings, or cause them distress," Vayo told Fox News Digital. "I have had to talk to my daughters a number of times about the importance of advocating for your boundaries, and that they should never feel guilty if they feel something being forced on them is unfair or uncomfortable... I feel a lot of the silence from many, not just my daughters, stems from the fact that speaking about gender ideology is highly polarizing." The story of AB Hernandez has been just as much the story of the girls who have shared the field, court and podium spots with the trans athlete in recent years. The girls who have opposed Hernandez's inclusion have been allegedly targeted with harassment and death threats, just as Gardner claimed Hernandez had. Hernandez's former track and field opponents, including Reese Hogan, Olivia Viola, Katie McGuinness and Julia Teven are among those who have been bold enough to step forward in the "Save Girls Sports" movement. Hogan previously told Fox News Digital she faced alleged backlash for speaking out against and protesting Hernandez's presence in girls' sports. CALIFORNIA GIRLS TRACK STAR OPENS UP ON VIRAL PODIUM PROTEST OF TRANS OPPONENT AND IF SHE'LL DO IT AGAIN Hernandez's own former volleyball teammates Hadeel Hazameh and Alyssa McPherson were allegedly ostracized and targeted after taking a stand against the athlete in the fall. Hazameh previously told Fox News Digital she received a death threat over it. "No kid should be targeted with harassment online and I'm sorry to hear that," Gardner said of the alleged attacks on the girls who have spoken up against Hernandez. Fate scheduled Hernandez's final high school sporting event just days before the California gubernatorial primary. Steyer's Friday video invited a new layer of scrutiny on Hernandez and the athlete's mother, as the family was officially directly standing in the political arena with a major Democratic contender. "I'm so proud of you for what you're doing," Steyer said to Hernandez in the video. Republican candidate Steve Hilton responded just hours later at a "Save Girls Sports" rally outside the stadium. "Tom Steyer has taken a wildly extreme position on this issue that is totally out of touch with most California families and young people," Hilton told Fox News Digital. Just one year earlier, Hernandez became the biggest trans athlete name in high school sports when President Donald Trump made a Truth Social post slamming Gov. Gavin Newsom for a trans athlete's participation in the girls' track and field championships. Newsom's handling of trans athletes in California girls' sports in recent years has proved to anger both sides, previously saying the concept is "deeply unfair" while also criticizing right-wing activism to "Save Girls Sports." As an LGBTQ activist, Gardner couldn't offer any praise to the current governor for his handling of the issue. "I would say I want to focus on the future," Gardner said when asked her thoughts on how Newsom has managed the issue of trans athletes in girls' sports. "I'm so grateful that both [Xavier] Becerra and Steyer have come out in support of a very vulnerable minority of kids." Meanwhile, Oliver and Vayo are taking a political but civil approach as well, as they seek to quietly remedy the issue of trans athletes in girls' sports through voting, without getting involved in protests. "People need to get out and vote and pay attention to your local elections and speak up at school boards," Oliver said on how she hopes to address the issue. Vayo added, "The only way this will end and women’s rights will be restored is at the ballot box. Every adult that continues to remain silent along with the majority of Democrat state leaders who approve and support this are setting a precedent and conditioning our girls to believe that males have the right-of-way when it comes to females." Other community members have taken a more active approach in addressing the situation. During a press conference, organized by the local California LGBTQ advocacy groups Pride at the Pier and Rainbow Families Action, outside of the stadium for Hernandez's final meet on Saturday, police were summoned after a group of "Save Girls Sports" activists descended on the event and loudly disagreed with the LGBTQ activists. Nereyda Hernandez had just given a speech, and was one of the first LGBTQ activists to leave the scene once the opposing protesters arrived. Other activists, including Gardner, stayed behind as the confrontation eventually dissipated under the police supervision. Everyone involved returned to a civil state, as activists on both sides settled down to do interviews with media, and some did the interviews right next to the activists of opposing beliefs. It was there and then that Gardner agreed to do the interview with Fox News Digital, after a brief moment of consideration, as other LGBTQ activists had declined to do so. It marked a step of progress in relations between the two sides compared to a more violent police-related incident that happened one year earlier. At the 2025 California state track and field championships at the same location, when Hernandez was making the athlete's first run at the girls' state titles with a massive political spotlight, local conservative activist Josh Fulfer was assaulted by a pro-trans activist with a transgender pride flag, and footage of the attack and the activist's subsequent arrest went viral across social media as a dark reminder of the tension between the two groups. No such known incident happened at this year's state title. And Fulfer says he forgives his assaulter. "I forgive him. That's what the bible says to do," Fulfer told Fox News Digital. I'm just praying for that person." But the tension between the groups has by no means simmered after this year's finals. The ramped up emotions and social aggression of a high-stakes election cycle has only amplified that tension, especially on social media. And now, with California's primary now just one day away, Hernandez's track meet and shared-podium spots that have become an infamous viral sensation in recent weeks, are still fresh in the minds of voters. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5f72ee6011c3f4e9c6ed Today's poll: Should Arizona focus film industry investments in western Arizona instead of offering broad statewide tax credits? te 2026-06-01T10:31:14.552Z Today's poll: Should Arizona focus film industry investments in western Arizona instead of offering broad statewide tax credits? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5f53ee6011c3f4e9c6be Doctor who lost 70 pounds on carnivore diet says Americans have been 'misled and misfed' on nutrition te 2026-06-01T10:30:43.921Z Doctor who lost 70 pounds on carnivore diet says Americans have been 'misled and misfed' on nutrition A growing number of Americans are trying to consume more protein. Dr. Ken Berry, a physician in rural Tennessee, traces some of the trend to people reporting improved health by following meat-based diets. Each year, the International Food Information Council survey asks Americans to select the qualities that best define a healthy food. In 2025, Americans' views shifted, with "good source of protein" overtaking "fresh" as the top criterion. The survey also found that for the fifth year in a row, most Americans (70%) reported protein as the nutrient they're most trying to consume. That's up from 62% in 2021. RFK JR. CLAIMS HE LOST 20 POUNDS IN 20 DAYS, GAINED MENTAL CLARITY ON EXTREME DIET While protein remains a priority for many Americans, nutrition experts continue to debate the optimal amount and sources of protein for long-term health. Berry was the keynote speaker at Meatstock 2026, an annual convention for followers of carnivore and ketogenic diets. "Meatstock continues to grow each and every year, sometimes doubling," Berry told Fox News Digital. Carnivore diets vary slightly, Berry said. Some people eat only meat, some eat ruminant meat only, while others incorporate meat, eggs and fish. They all experience remarkable health benefits, according to Berry, who said he heard testimonial after testimonial from people who said they've lost stored fat, reduced fatty liver and inflammation and generally transformed their health on the carnivore diet. FOLLOWERS OF BIBLE-BASED DIET SAY SCRIPTURE-GUIDED EATING TRANSFORMED THEIR HEALTH "The stories you hear at Meatstock grab your heart, and they also grab your brain and make you think," he said. Berry himself testified to dropping 70 pounds and reversing "a list of maladies," including prediabetes, by making the switch from the diet prescribed by the American Diabetes Association to the carnivore diet nine years ago. "I live on beef, butter, bacon and eggs," Berry said. The carnivore diet "sounds like basically a terrible idea," Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said in 2024.  He said people miss out on fiber and other key nutrients and that eating animals could lead to climate change. Others have criticized the diet for being too restrictive to be maintained long-term.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES They have also pointed to a lack of clinical evidence they say is necessary to support the diet. Still, people are intrigued. Berry's keynote speech has gained nearly 80,000 views on YouTube in three weeks. The theme of his talk was that people have been "misled and misfed." Some of the biggest misconceptions, he said, people believe about nutrition are that whole grains and fruit juices are good for you. They'll keep you alive, he said, but they won't "optimize your health." Popular whole-grain foods such as bread and oatmeal are "almost uniformly inflammatory for most people," Berry said, though many nutrition researchers have found associations between whole-grain consumption and improved health outcomes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER He added that the starch present in legumes, beans and other foods commonly accepted as healthy spikes people's insulin. Fruit juices found in many smoothies and other products labeled as wellness beverages "in many cases, have more fructose than Coca-Cola," he said, though nutritional content varies significantly by product. Many nutrition studies contain conflicts of interest that consumers may not recognize, Berry argued. Concerns about bacon, red meat, cancer and heart disease are overstated, Berry said, though major health organizations continue to cite evidence linking processed meat consumption to increased health risks. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research arm has classified processed meat as carcinogenic and red meat as probably carcinogenic, while other researchers continue to debate the strength and interpretation of the evidence. "We have not changed as a genetic species from 100,000 years ago. Therefore, our diet should be predominantly meat, or all meat," Berry said. The diet can be affordable because consumers do not need to buy premium cuts or exclusively grass-fed meat, Berry said. Bacon, baloney and hot dogs can be health foods if the consumer is "an ingredient sleuth" and selects those made with only meat, salt and spices, Berry said. Critics of carnivore diets have also raised concerns about the elimination of fruits, vegetables and other plant-based foods that provide fiber, vitamins and other nutrients commonly recommended in dietary guidelines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5d65ee6011c3f4e9c67a One southern city you've never heard of is growing faster than anywhere else in America te 2026-06-01T10:22:29.836Z One southern city you've never heard of is growing faster than anywhere else in America CELINA, Texas — A few years ago, the city of Celina was a quiet ranching town surrounded by open fields an hour north of Dallas. Now, it’s the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight. The boom transforming this once-rural community reflects the explosive growth reshaping North Texas, as families and businesses push beyond city hubs in search of more affordable housing, better schools and more space. But the rapid expansion is also testing Celina’s infrastructure, water supply and ability to preserve the small-town identity that drew many residents there in the first place. "If you drive around Celina, you can definitely tell that we're the fastest growing city," Mayor Ryan Tubbs told Fox News Digital. "We have a lot of road construction going on, a lot of new sewer and water lines, just all different infrastructure projects getting ready to service our residents of the future." THE RED STATES RACING AHEAD IN AMERICA’S POWERFUL WEALTH BOOM — AND THE STATES FALLING BEHIND According to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates, Celina grew by 24.6% between 2024 and 2025 — meaning roughly one in four people in the city today did not live there a year prior. Despite this, residents say Celina has managed to hold onto the close-knit community feel that prompted many families to put down roots there. "Yes, we can see and feel the growth, but we haven't lost our sense of community here in Celina," resident Carolyn Harvey told Fox News Digital. The city’s rapid expansion mirrors the broader population boom unfolding across North Texas, where communities on the outer edges of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are growing at some of the fastest rates compared to other cities in the country. THE RED-STATE WINNERS IN THE CLIMB TO BECOME AMERICA’S NEXT ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE The growth is reshaping not only the region’s economy, but also the political and cultural landscape of suburban Texas. These once-small, now-booming communities are gaining greater influence over schools, infrastructure and statewide priorities the more people relocate there. But the surge has also brought mounting pressure on roads, utilities and public services as cities like Celina race to keep up with demand. Tubbs said local leaders are trying to balance that growth by expanding infrastructure while continuing to attract more businesses and employers. "It definitely brings jobs, but it also brings a lot of challenges from an infrastructure standpoint, from water resources [and] road resources," Tubbs said. "But it brings a lot of opportunities." Much of the city’s workforce still commutes to nearby economic hubs like Frisco and McKinney, though officials hope new development will eventually allow more residents to work closer to home. Tubbs says that roughly 30% of residents work remotely, while the others commute to other North Texas cities. He also noted that the top employer in Celina is the school district with nearly 1,000 employees. Tubbs said the city hopes to preserve the sense of community that has long defined Celina, even as new residents continue pouring in. "If I was giving a recommendation for anybody else that's moving to Texas, it's just get involved," Tubbs said. "Give back and see how much you get back from the community." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5d51ee6011c3f4e9c671 Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense claim could define murder trial in high school track meet stabbing: analyst te 2026-06-01T10:22:09.913Z Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense claim could define murder trial in high school track meet stabbing: analyst More than a year after 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a confrontation at a Frisco high school track meet, the Texas suspect accused of killing him is expected back in court as jury selection begins for his murder trial on Monday. Karmelo Anthony, 18, faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with Metcalf's death. The start of jury selection is expected to provide the latest indication of how prosecutors and defense attorneys plan to navigate a case that has drawn widespread attention and competing claims about whether Anthony acted in self-defense. As Anthony prepares for his trial, Texas defense attorney and legal analyst Jeremy Rosenthal told Fox News Digital that one of the biggest hurdles facing both sides may be finding jurors who have not already formed opinions about the case. "This case in particular has a lot of disturbing history when it comes to misinformation online, rumors, doxing, things like that," Rosenthal said. TEXAS PRESS CONFERENCE IN AUSTIN METCALF KILLING DEVOLVES INTO CHAOS OVER TRACK MEET STABBING Rosenthal noted that publicity surrounding the case became so intense that one of the judges previously involved in the proceedings required FBI involvement after receiving threats. "There's particular concern about have people already heard of this case, have they already formed opinions," he said. While Rosenthal believes a jury can ultimately be seated in Collin County, he said the process may take time. TRIAL DATE SET FOR AUSTIN METCALF’S SUSPECTED KILLER IN TRACK MEET STABBING "Collin County is a bigger place. I think we have close to a million residents, so I do think we'll be able to seat a jury, but it is going to take a little bit of work," he said. Rosenthal said the defense's anticipated self-defense argument could ultimately become the defining issue of the case. "Self-defense is a really intricate defense that you have to sort of set up," Rosenthal said. Under Texas law, self-defense is what attorneys call a "confession and avoidance" defense, meaning a defendant admits to the conduct but argues it was legally justified under the circumstances. SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SHOWS FATAL STABBING OF AUSTIN METCALF AT TEXAS TRACK MEET, OFFICIALS SAY "The crux of the issue is that you cannot provoke the harm and then retreat behind self-defense," Rosenthal said. According to Rosenthal, one of the key legal questions could be whether evidence shows Anthony provoked or escalated the confrontation before the fatal encounter, a factor that could significantly affect how a self-defense claim is evaluated by the court and jury. WATCH: The killing of Austin Metcalf has devastated our entire community, says Greg Willis "Did Karmelo Anthony initially provoke the harm? Did he initially elevate the tenseness or the threat in the situation?" Rosenthal said. "Or did the victim provoke it?" Rosenthal said jurors are likely to hear competing accounts about who said what, where individuals were standing and whether anyone escalated the confrontation before the stabbing occurred. He added that the jury could ultimately be asked to consider not only murder, but potentially a lesser offense such as manslaughter depending on how the evidence develops and what instructions are given by the court. AUSTIN METCALF'S ACCUSED KILLER NEEDS SUPPORT FIGHTING 'WHITE SUPREMACY' AFTER MURDER INDICTMENT: SPOX Anthony was indicted by a Collin County grand jury after prosecutors presented evidence related to the fatal confrontation that unfolded during a track meet in Frisco on April 2, 2025. "For weeks, my team has been presenting evidence to the grand jury," Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said after the indictment. "Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first-degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony — which they did." "With that indictment, the case now moves formally into the court system," Willis added. SUSPECTED TEXAS TRACK MEET KILLER EXPECTED TO WALK FREE AFTER BOND SLASHED According to the arrest report, the confrontation occurred inside a Memorial High School team tent during the track meet. GRIEVING TEXAS FATHER SPEAKS OUT AFTER SON WAS STABBED TO DEATH AT HIGH SCHOOL TRACK MEET Investigators allege Anthony warned Metcalf, "Touch me and see what happens," before reaching into a bag and pulling out a knife. A witness told police Anthony stabbed Metcalf during the encounter. Metcalf later died from his injuries. WATCH: Father speaks out after son was stabbed to death at track meet According to police records, Anthony told responding officers he acted in self-defense. Investigators also reported that Anthony made a spontaneous statement after being detained, telling officers, "I'm not alleged, I did it." Anthony's attorney, Mike Howard, has maintained that the full circumstances surrounding the confrontation have yet to be heard in court. "We expect that when the full story is heard, the prosecution will not be able to rule out the reasonable doubt that Karmelo Anthony may have acted in self-defense," Howard said following the indictment. MOURNING MOTHER, TWIN BROTHER OF SLAIN TEXAS TEEN SPEAK OUT: 'LOST MY BEST FRIEND IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE' Austin's father, Jeff Metcalf, has remained outspoken throughout the case and previously welcomed news of the indictment. "I am pleased that we are moving forward," Metcalf told Fox News Digital after the indictment. "With the first-degree murder indictment, it now goes into the court system. I fully believe that justice will be served for Austin Metcalf. I look forward to the forthcoming trial. But it will never bring my son back." The case has generated significant public attention since the stabbing, with supporters of both families weighing in online and advocacy groups becoming involved. GOT A TIP? Dominique Alexander, founder of the Next Generation Action Network and a spokesman for Anthony's family, has repeatedly argued that the case should not be tried in the court of public opinion. "This case involves multiple minors and sensitive details that I cannot and will not speak about publicly," Alexander said after the indictment. "That is why, from the beginning, I have refused to let this be tried in the court of public opinion." FOLLOW US ON X Anthony's legal team has similarly rejected efforts to frame the case through a racial lens. AMERICA STILL CAN'T PUT DOWN THE RACE CARD. AND IT'S THE SHAME OF OUR NATION "The factual and legal issues involved in this case are not about race," Howard previously told Fox News Digital. "The law applies to every person, regardless of their race, equally. We have faith in the people of Collin County to apply the law blindly." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Looking ahead, Rosenthal said some of the most consequential moments in the case may come once jurors are finally seated. He noted that jury selection could take several days and that opening statements are often among the most important moments of any criminal trial because they provide jurors with their first opportunity to hear each side's theory of the case. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Unlike some high-profile murder prosecutions that center on allegations of long-term planning or premeditation, Rosenthal said this case is expected to focus heavily on the events immediately surrounding the fatal confrontation. "I think you're going to see a lot of localized focus on the people who were there and on the hours that really surrounded that one incident," Rosenthal said. "Everything really in the immediacy of those few hours is going to be crucial." Fox News Digital's Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5d3dee6011c3f4e9c668 NYC landlord pleads for help as '9-year-squatter' continues to drain him dry in court saga: 'Twilight Zone' te 2026-06-01T10:21:49.996Z NYC landlord pleads for help as '9-year-squatter' continues to drain him dry in court saga: 'Twilight Zone' EXCLUSIVE: NEW YORK CITY — A Brooklyn landlord says he has been trapped in a nearly decade-long legal nightmare that has cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and legal fees, while New York courts repeatedly delay resolution as his tenant continues living in the apartment without making direct rent payments to the landlord. Thomas Diana, who owns a small eight-unit building in Park Slope, told Fox News Digital he has spent the last nine years trying to remove a woman who originally moved into one of his apartments as a live-in companion for an elderly, disabled tenant. Court records show the woman moved into the apartment in 2014 after responding to a Craigslist advertisement seeking a live-in companion for the tenant, who later died in 2016. What followed was nearly a decade of litigation spanning multiple courts and proceedings. After the elderly tenant's death, disputes arose over the woman's tenancy status, rent obligations and whether the apartment remained subject to New York rent-stabilization laws as Diana sought unpaid rent and possession of the apartment. SQUATTER TURNS COUPLE'S DREAM HOME PURCHASE INTO NIGHTMARE "This has gone on for nine years. Nothing about this is justice," Diana told Fox News Digital. "Every time the case gets close to resolution, there’s another delay, another lawyer change, another new story." Diana says the tenant has changed lawyers at least eight times in the ongoing legal saga, which Diana refers to as a "9-year squatter situation," although the case technically centers around a dispute over rent stabilization laws with the two sides disputing nearly every aspect of the case. "It drained my daughter’s college fund," Diana told Fox News Digital inside his home while wearing a now-outdated T-shirt that says, "Stuck with 8-year-squatter." "Now we’re borrowing money to pay for college while this just keeps dragging on. It gets pretty stressful. People think eviction cases are like TV where it takes two weeks. In New York it can take years, and this one has turned into almost a decade." IS MAMDANI’S SOCIALIST PUSH FOR RENT CONTROLS ABOUT TO WRECK THE NEW YORK CITY HOUSING MARKET? Attorneys for the tenant strongly dispute Diana’s characterization of the case, and the tenant at one point sued Diana, claiming the apartment had been improperly removed from rent stabilization protections. "Mr. Diana’s distortion of the facts in this case is a sad attempt to harass our client out of her rent-stabilized apartment, and he will not be successful," Casey Gilfoil, an attorney with Brooklyn Legal Services, told Fox News Digital. Gilfoil said a judge has already ruled Diana improperly removed the apartment from rent stabilization and said the remaining issue before the court is determining the legal rent and any potential damages. Brooklyn Legal Services also says the tenant has money set aside in escrow pending the court’s final ruling. Diana pushed back, saying the court did not find that he committed fraud and that he followed the guidance he says he received from New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal when the apartment was deregulated years before the tenant sued. "The judge ruled there was no fraud," Diana told Fox News Digital. "She said I incorrectly destabilized the apartment. I did it as they told me to." Diana also disputed Brooklyn Legal Services’ claim that the tenant has years of rent saved in escrow, saying the numbers do not add up and that, based on court communications regarding her employment history, it is unlikely she has accumulated "anywhere near" $300,000. Diana says the occupant’s lawsuit relied on what he describes as a series of shifting and contradictory claims, including allegations that the original elderly tenant was not disabled, that the occupant had been on the lease and that the apartment was illegally deregulated. During depositions, Diana said his attorney challenged those claims with emails, photographs, rent records and testimony. He contends the allegations did not withstand scrutiny during questioning. "She got destroyed on all 18 claims," Diana said. "And once those fell apart, they just made up new ones." WASHINGTON POST BLASTS RENT CONTROL AS 'FAILED POLICY' THAT LEAVES RENTERS 'WORSE OFF' THAN BEFORE Court stipulations required the occupant to make monthly use-and-occupancy payments, similar to interim rent payments, of roughly $835 per month at one point, but Diana says those payments stopped years ago. He estimates total unpaid rent now ranges between $275,000 and $325,000. In her deposition, the occupant testified she has not worked full time in years and has limited income, a factor Diana says the courts have effectively allowed to justify continued nonpayment. Diana, who started a GoFundMe page to help with his financial struggles, says the prolonged case has left him struggling to maintain his building and cover basic expenses, including tuition for his children. "One apartment out of eight not paying rent wipes out any profit," Diana said. "Judges talk in terms of months. They don’t talk about what $300,000 actually does to a family." He also pointed to an overall problem with the system and described repeated housing court inspections that he says resulted in excessive and duplicative violations, which further delayed proceedings and increased costs. "They’ll cite you for a paint drip from 20 years ago and call you a slumlord," Diana said. "Meanwhile, the tenant hasn’t paid rent in nearly a decade." Diana says his case highlights what he views as a systemic imbalance in New York’s housing courts that allows bad-faith actors to exploit tenant protections indefinitely. "They tell you to sell your building. They tell you to accept a buyout, to pay the person who owes you hundreds of thousands of dollars," he said. "That’s not justice. That’s legalized theft." In April, the case was adjourned again until this summer, essentially guaranteeing that the saga will extend into its 10th year. "This court case has become a Twilight Zone Marathon," Diana said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5d29ee6011c3f4e9c65f Queen Elizabeth’s mother wanted her to marry another man before Prince Philip: author te 2026-06-01T10:21:29.990Z Queen Elizabeth’s mother wanted her to marry another man before Prince Philip: author Before Prince Philip captured Queen Elizabeth II's heart, another aristocratic suitor may have been in the running for the future monarch. According to royal historian Hugo Vickers, author of "Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History," his research revealed that Hugh, Earl of Euston — who later became the 11th Duke of Grafton — was considered a potential match for the young princess before she ultimately fell for the man who would become the love of her life. "The Queen Mother was very keen that [her daughter] should marry a Grenadier Guard," Vickers told Fox News Digital. PRINCE PHILIP’S NOTORIOUS STRAIGHT TALK AND UNFILTERED OPINIONS WERE FEARED BY PALACE STAFF: ROYAL BUTLER "And the Grenadier Guards [are] the most prestigious of all the British regiments. If you're a Grenadier Guard, you are the top." "Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, as young girls, were contained in Windsor Castle during the war," Vickers shared. "There were quite a number of Grenadier Guards stationed. And Princess Margaret used to say that the whole of the castle was surrounded by barbed wire, which wouldn’t have kept the Germans out, but certainly kept [them] in." "With all of these Grenadier Guards around the place, the queen mother was very much hoping — she placed a number of Grenadier Guards, as it were, on Princess Elizabeth’s path. She would have loved her to marry Lord Euston. I think it was slightly in the cards at one point, and that could have happened." WATCH: WHY QUEEN ELIZABETH REJECTED HER MOTHER'S PREFERRED MATCH: AUTHOR According to the book, Sir Henry "Chips" Channon, a politician whose diaries chronicled what people in royal and high-society circles were saying at the time, believed that in 1943, Hugh was "reserved for a higher destiny — the very throne itself." "The Queen Mother may well have preferred an English aristocrat," royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital. In the book, Lady Brigid Guinness told Channon that while Hugh was pursuing her, she believed he would wind up with the young Princess Elizabeth because "she likes him." WATCH: QUEEN ELIZABETH WAS FURIOUS PRINCE PHILIP LEFT WITHOUT SAYING GOODBYE: AUTHOR But it was Lord Mountbatten, Philip's uncle, who reportedly helped smooth the way for his nephew while other potential suitors, like Hugh, fell out of the picture. "My understanding is that Lord Mountbatten was instrumental in getting Earl Euston a fabulous job as ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to the Viceroy of India," Vickers told Fox News Digital. "So Earl Euston went to India, which, of course, got him out of the way." The book also suggests Hugh fell out of favor because the royal family came to see him as too passive. By October 1943, Channon was writing that the royal family had encouraged the Euston romance but dropped him as "too inert and énervé." Billy Whitaker, a Grenadier Guard at Windsor, also told Channon that he thought Hugh hadn’t been seriously considered, whereas Philip was. "I think it was a much better choice that Queen Elizabeth married Prince Philip," said Vickers. "Prince Philip was a breath of fresh air. He had a very good naval career during the war. He was bursting with ideas. They feared he would be a modernizer. They were absolutely right. I think the Duke of Grafton, a charming and cultured man, would not have been a modernizer or a vibrant influence on how to move the House of Windsor forward." In 1946, Hugh married Ann Fortune Smith, a member of the Smith banking family. She went on to become Lady of the Bedchamber from 1953 to 1966 and then Mistress of the Robes to the queen from 1967 until she died in 2021 at age 101. British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital she believes Philip was destined to be with the late queen, who died in 2022 at age 96. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Thirteen-year-old Princess Elizabeth fell head over heels with 18-year-old Philip on that crucial fine weekend of July 1939," she explained. "She was so amazed by the handsome, athletic Philip. A smitten Elizabeth kept a photograph of Philip in her bedroom." "Despite Princess Elizabeth’s heart set on Philip, her parents thought he was a brash, totally unsuitable match," said Chard. "They discussed other potential suitors from high-society circles. One of these high-ranking British nobles was the Earl of Euston. But after his marriage to Fortune, she became a close friend and confidante to Elizabeth, serving the royal household for 69 years, even accompanying the queen on overseas tours." "Elizabeth steadfastly refused to look at anyone else. If anyone was a possible match, it was Lord Porchester, nicknamed "Porchie." At least he had a passion for horse racing. However, their relationship was platonic." The future queen and Philip would go on to develop a romantic relationship, though it was largely conducted through letters and occasional meetings. During World War II, Philip served in the Royal Navy, and the pair reportedly exchanged letters. By the mid-1940s, their relationship had become more serious. Philip would visit the royal family when he was on leave. The then-princess remained committed to him despite concerns within royal circles about his finances, foreign background and family connections. "Determined, Princess Elizabeth eventually convinced her father to allow her to marry Philip after a royal tour of South Africa," said Chard. "King George VI realized that ‘distance made the heart grow fonder.’ Princess Elizabeth, now 21, didn’t forget about Philip. She missed him more." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The king was not enamored with Philip, who he saw as a rather brash young man," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital.  "But Elizabeth became infatuated with the dashing young blond. She kept a photograph of Philip, wearing a beard, in her boudoir without her parents' permission. When it was obvious that Elizabeth was in love with Philip, the king took Elizabeth and her sister Margaret on a royal trip as a cooling-off period, to no avail. His daughter had made up her mind." "Princess Elizabeth’s parents eventually gave their full blessing," said Chard. "Their engagement was officially announced in July 1947, and their relationship of choice, not arrangement, was a huge success. Let’s face it, Philip was the most handsome of them all!" Elizabeth and Philip married on Nov. 20, 1947. Then in 1952, the king died of cancer at age 56. Philip gave up his naval career before pledging to become the queen's "liege man of life and limb, and of earthly worship," The Associated Press reported. Philip spent more than seven decades supporting his wife. Before he died in 2021 at age 99, he fulfilled more than 20,000 royal engagements to boost British interests at home and abroad. He headed hundreds of charities, founded programs that helped British schoolchildren participate in outdoor adventures and played a prominent part in raising his four children. "What many now don’t know or realize is that Prince Philip initially wasn’t viewed as appropriate by many, particularly courtiers, who found him too foreign, too rough-edged, too ambitious and insufficiently English," said British royals expert Hilary Fordwich. "It was a testament of the queen’s deep feelings for him that she wouldn’t be dissuaded from him despite considerable pressure from all sides. Their relationship was based on genuine love and mutual appreciation, rather unusual for royal marriages." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5d15ee6011c3f4e9c656 Sailboat tracking shutoff could be crucial in Lynette Hooker disappearance, expert says te 2026-06-01T10:21:09.993Z Sailboat tracking shutoff could be crucial in Lynette Hooker disappearance, expert says LAS VEGAS — A former federal prosecutor who wrote a book on no-body murder cases told Fox News Digital that a "key question" in the search for a missing American woman is why her husband's sailboat stopped transmitting location data on the night she disappeared. Brian Hooker and Lynette Hooker left shore at Hope Town in the Bahamas at around 7:30 p.m. on April 4, Brian Hooker told authorities that rough waters caused his wife to fall off their dinghy. Brian Hooker paddled to shore and arrived at Marsh Harbour around 4 a.m. on April 5, according to authorities. The couple was headed back to their sailboat Soulmate, their full-time home in retirement, when Lynette fell overboard, Brian claims. The couple frequently sail around the U.S. and Caribbean, according to their social media pages. Data obtained by Fox News Digital through marine tracking company VesselFinder shows the Soulmate's Automatic Identification System (AIS), which broadcasts a vessel's identity, speed and position, went dark at 9:29 p.m. on April 4 and did not resume until 8:40 a.m. the following morning, a blackout of more than 11 hours. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Blaine Stevenson, a friend of Brian Hooker's, previously told Fox News Digital that Brian returned to his sailboat with search and rescue officials on the morning of April 5. The Coast Guard Investigative Service is conducting a criminal investigation into Lynette Hooker's disappearance. Tad DiBiase, a former federal prosecutor and author of the book "No-Body Homicide Cases: A Practical Guide to Investigating, Prosecuting and Winning Cases When the Victim is Missing," told Fox News Digital that finding out how the tracking data went dark will be a key question for investigators. SEND US A TIP HERE "I believe there's evidence that the tracking of the boat was turned off at a time that closely parallels around the time that she went missing. All of those things are highly suspicious," DiBiase said. FRIEND OF BRIAN HOOKER SPEAKS OUT, QUESTIONS DISAPPEARANCE OF WOMAN IN BAHAMAS MYSTERY DiBiase said if he were a prosecutor being consulted on this case, he'd want to see a few questions answered. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I'd wanna know a lot more about their relationship and then I would want to be very certain that the tracking system was turned off, what time it was turned off, all of that kind of forensic evidence," he said. "I'd want to make sure that it was very solid and very clear what happened and what the position of the boat was, as opposed to where he said the boat was." U.S. authorities recently asked the Bahamian government for clearance to search a new area in the Sea of Abaco for Lynette Hooker's remains after investigators found GPS data that allegedly contradicted what her husband told investigators on the night she disappeared, CBS News first reported and sources confirmed to Fox News Digital. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB A source in the Bahamas told Fox News Digital that the new search, if approved by Bahamian authorities, will focus on an area of the Sea of Abaco with waters reaching 25-foot depths. The renewed efforts are based on GPS data from Brian Hooker's phone, in which he was using a marine navigation app. The Hookers' dinghy allegedly visited the same area, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News Digital. The Coast Guard seized the couple's sailboat, Soulmate, in early May and took it to Fort Pierce, Florida, but it was recently moved to Fort Lauderdale, as authorities couldn't pull it from the water. Brian Hooker's Michigan-based attorney previously asked Americans during an interview with ABC News to give him the benefit of the doubt. "I would ask those watching to treat him the way you would want to be treated, to give him the benefit of the doubt, and to consider that not all of us, nor you, considering your own relationships, the way you speak to one another, we all handle things in different ways," Crystal Marie Hauser said. Fox News Digital reached out to Brian Hooker's lawyer for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5cebee6011c3f4e9c643 Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M te 2026-06-01T10:20:27.994Z Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M The Seoul-based rocket startup is developing its own launch vehicles and engines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5863ee6011c3f4e9c220 US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over weekend te 2026-06-01T10:01:07.201Z US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over weekend U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it carried out "self-defense strikes" against Iran over the weekend. "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend," a press release noted. The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters. U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that posed clear threats to ships transiting regional waters," CENTCOM continued. "No American service members were harmed. CENTCOM will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire," CENTCOM's release added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d584fee6011c3f4e9c217 Greg Abbott posts AI image of himself dunking in Spurs jersey to troll Kathy Hochul after Knicks gaffe te 2026-06-01T10:00:47.193Z Greg Abbott posts AI image of himself dunking in Spurs jersey to troll Kathy Hochul after Knicks gaffe We have officially crossed the Rubicon of political psychosis. With the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks squaring off, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott went completely rogue and dropped a digital war crime on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's timeline. The man posted a fully commissioned, AI-generated fever dream of himself catching Vince Carter air in a Spurs uniform just to put Hochul in a body bag at the rim. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It’s deranged, aggressively disrespectful, and pure car-wreck appeal. You physically cannot look away. Abbott paired the high-flying graphic with a caption that read, "Spurs about to dunk on Knicks like Texas has been dunking on New York. Go Spurs Go." GOV. KATHY HOCHUL'S ATTEMPT AT DUNKING ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S NEW YORK KNICKS FANDOM BACKFIRES While the alien emoji was a nod to Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama, the post itself was a direct response to Hochul committing one of the most heinous sports blunders in recent memory. In an attempt to take a swipe at President Donald Trump's New York sports credentials ahead of the Finals action between the Spurs and Knicks, Hochul tried to challenge Trump's hoops knowledge during a news conference. KNICKS FANS SEND NYC INTO CHAOS AFTER FRANCHISE REACHES FIRST NBA FINALS SINCE 1999: ' "I'd ask him to name the starting lineup of the 1993 championship team and see how he does," Hochul told reporters with total confidence. There was just one massive problem with the Democratic governor's routine. The 1993 Knicks did not win a championship. TRUMP SAYS HE THINKS HE'LL ATTEND NBA FINALS GAME AS KNICKS CLOSE IN ON LONG-AWAITED CHAMPIONSHIP Patrick Ewing and company were famously eliminated by Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks haven't actually hoisted a trophy since 1973, a painful reality that virtually any New York sports fan could tell you. Critics pointed out that Hochul invented a fictional championship ring just to score a cheap political point against Trump. Naturally, Abbott saw the massive basketball brick from his New York counterpart and decided to run the fast break. Hochul practically served the chance for a poster moment on a silver platter. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d55f7ee6011c3f4e9c1d9 USMNT star Christian Pulisic finally ends lengthy goal drought in win over Senegal te 2026-06-01T09:50:47.194Z USMNT star Christian Pulisic finally ends lengthy goal drought in win over Senegal Christian Pulisic is considered to be one of the best American-born soccer players in the world and is expected to be a major part of the U.S. national team’s run in the upcoming World Cup. It’s why the goal drought going into a friendly against Senegal was absolutely bizarre. Pulisic hadn’t put one into the back of the net since Dec. 28 when AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona in a Serie A match. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He got the weight off his back on Sunday when he scored in the 19th minute of the U.S. match against Senegal. "Now maybe we can stop talking about it," he said after the match. The Americans won, 3-2, despite Sadio Mané tying the match early in the second half. Folarin Balogun put the U.S. ahead in the 62nd minute. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Pulisic was scoreless in his final 19 matches for AC Milan. The score also ended an eight-match scoreless streak while playing for the U.S. national team. "I felt this confidence, like I have played really well in recent months, but all everyone seems to want to worry about is goals. So, hopefully, we can stop talking about it," Pulisic said. "We have games ahead and I have to be ready." US SOCCER LEGEND CLINT DEMPSEY PREVIEWS TEAM'S WORLD CUP CHANCES, DISCUSSES 'RESPONSIBILITY' TO GROW THE GAME Pulisic added that it was a relief to finally get the goal. "The performance of Christian, for 45 minutes, was really, really good," U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said. "He still has the potential to improve. But I think it is the way that he is training from day one. (The) way he played for 45 minutes was the habits that he created last week. Every day training with this attitude, with this commitment, with this energy. I think now we need to try to extend (it) until 90 minutes. "I am happy for him also because after a long time, a few months, he scored again. Obviously, that is important for our players in the preparation to the World Cup." The U.S. will play Germany in its next friendly on Saturday. Then, it’s off to its first World Cup Group D match against Paraguay. Watch 3 Days of the FIFA World Cup for Free after 5/18 or before. Start your free trial or try it free. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d4cd3ee6011c3f4e9c0f2 The West still doesn’t grasp the danger of China’s rare earth endgame te 2026-06-01T09:11:47.910Z The West still doesn’t grasp the danger of China’s rare earth endgame If you drive a hybrid or an electric vehicle (EV), fly on a modern jet, or expect American weapons to hit their targets, you owe thanks to a small group of elements known as heavy rare earths. For more than a decade, China has been the world’s near-sole supplier. Last year, Beijing shut that door to Western defense companies. Here is my prediction: it is not going to reopen for any industry in the West. Some Western leaders keep treating each new Chinese export restriction as a bargaining chip — leverage to be traded for the right concession at the right summit. That is the wrong way to read what is happening. China is methodically executing a long-term economic and military plan to stop shipping these materials abroad altogether. It intends to send us Chinese-made EVs, wind turbines and robots built with dysprosium and terbium — not the oxides themselves. Who would blame them? Keeping the entire mine-to-magnet-to-manufacturer chain inside China preserves jobs and stability at every link. For the Chinese Communist Party, maximizing employment and minimizing internal dissent is Job No. 1. Denying Western militaries the inputs they would need in a fight over Taiwan, for example, is an added bonus to Beijing. THE CCP CONTROLS THE MOST INTIMATE ELEMENTS OF OUR LIFE. MOST AMERICANS HAVE NO IDEA The economic logic is the part Western policymakers need to internalize most. A kilogram of dysprosium shipped abroad as a powder earns China a few hundred dollars and employs a handful of miners. The same kilogram, tucked inside the motor of an electric car, helps roll a $40,000 vehicle off a Chinese assembly line. It also employs millions of Chinese workers, from the mine to the smelter to the magnet plant to the auto factory. Multiply that across the seven million vehicles China will export this year, plus its wind turbines, drones, MRI machines and industrial robots, and the choice writes itself. Beijing said as much, out loud, in its Made in China 2025 blueprint: capture the full chain, from rock to robot. Markets are responding rationally to that strategy. Earlier this month, dysprosium oxide sold in China for about $270 a kilogram. In Europe, the same material fetched $1,100 — more than four times as much. Terbium showed the same pattern: $1,145 per kilogram in China versus $4,250 in Europe. Last fall, Beijing quietly cut off terbium sales to private investors, so its own factories could get first call. That is not how an exporter behaves. That is how a country hoarding a scarce resource for itself behaves. TEXAS RARE-EARTH PROJECT AIMS TO CURB US RELIANCE ON CHINA, STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY The quiet truth is that China is running short of the heavy rare earths it once had in abundance. Despite holding roughly a third of the world’s total rare earth reserves, its deposits of the heavy varieties — the ones that make high-performance magnets work — have been thinning for more than a decade. To cover the gap, China has been relying on imports from war-torn Myanmar, and even those mines are starting to fade. Every kilogram of dysprosium Beijing ships overseas comes from a shrinking pile. The strategic stakes follow directly from the chemistry. A pinch of dysprosium or terbium, often less than 1% by weight, when alloyed into the permanent magnets that spin inside an EV motor, allows the magnets to withstand engine heat without losing strength. The same magnets steer cruise missiles, point fighter-jet radars and drive the silent propulsion in America’s submarines. Without these two elements, modern weapons and nearly every EV on the road either degrade or simply stop working. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION China is not weaponizing rare earths to punish the West. It is doing something colder and more durable: deciding that selling raw materials is bad business. The licensing rules, the extraterritorial reach and the on-again, off-again suspensions — these are not random skirmishes. They are the dial Beijing is slowly turning down on raw exports while it turns the other dial up on finished goods made from the same atoms. President Donald Trump clearly sees where this is headed. His administration is working furiously to develop mine-to-manufacturer supply chains in the U.S., including the Pentagon's early investments in the domestic scandium supply chain. Europe must accelerate its efforts along the same lines. Any plan that assumes we will continue to receive Chinese heavy rare earths — even with a permit stamp — is built on a supply that basic economics says will shrink until it disappears. The Pentagon’s 2027 ban on Chinese magnets in American weapons systems and the surge of new mine-and-magnet projects on both sides of the Atlantic are not protectionism. They are a late but necessary admission that the world’s most important supply chain is being deliberately pulled out from under us. The only question left is whether the West will build its own supply chains in time — or keep waiting for an opening that Beijing has every reason to keep shut. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM MARK A. SMITH Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d4cc0ee6011c3f4e9c0e9 Trump’s energy initiatives may finally extract America from Mideast chaos te 2026-06-01T09:11:28.063Z Trump’s energy initiatives may finally extract America from Mideast chaos The way to solve the Middle East problem is to leave the Middle East problem. From the madness, a pattern is emerging: barrels are being rounded up in the Americas and the United States is quietly assembling the pieces of a new energy isolationism. It started with "Drill, Baby, Drill," the long-in-the-tooth bit of campaign rhetoric. Then came the January 2025 National Energy Emergency proclamation. Then the Big Beautiful Bill and rolled-back regs for oil and gas producers and consumers. Then Venezuela and its enormous reserves. And now the lessons of playing with fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The collective result is a reshuffling of U.S. energy access. "Let them all do it. What the hell are we doing it for?" President Donald Trump recently declared, suggesting Europe, China, Korea and Japan should be the ones to open and police the Strait of Hormuz. "We will be helpful, but they should take the lead in protecting the oil they so desperately depend on." Whatever one’s regard for Trump, the argument that the U.S. goes it alone might just be a reasonable one. Oil markets are a confusing network of alliances, logistics, seaborne routes, pipelines and refining needs. But in the simplest terms: the U.S. consumes 20 million barrels of crude per day and produces 13.6 million. Analysts will say we’re energy independent, but that’s a BTU calculation, not actual barrels. We need more physical barrels to make up the difference, and we’re almost there. STEVE MOORE: FIVE ENERGY TRUTHS THE MEDIA IGNORE AS AMERICA’S OIL BOOM BLUNTS THE IRAN WAR’S IMPACT Canada exports 4.0 million barrels per day to the U.S., Mexico adds 0.3 million, and Venezuela adds 0.44 million. Combined, that’s 18 million barrels a day. As Venezuelan exports rise with the work Energy Secretary Chris Wright is doing there, and Mexican exports return to historic norms, with newly favorable federal leasing in Alaska, the Lower 48, and the offshore Gulf, we’re knocking on the door of actual rather than rhetorical energy independence. Tier One shale acreage may be disappearing, but drilling efficiencies continue to improve, and there’s no shortage of BTU-rich natural gas liquids coming out of the major basins. There are two wild cards: California and New York. Both are oil- and gas-rich, yet, both irrationally flawed in their use-it-but-don’t-produce-it mantra. Stuck in their cognitive dissonance, where they trade policy for poverty, maybe the day will come when ideology finally gets traded in for pragmatism. Rub #1: The floor on oil price profitability isn’t the $50s or $60s per barrel, as pushed by the Trump administration. It’s in the middle to upper $70s. No amount of regulation-off or cutting unnecessary regulations can fix that. TRUMP FLOATS A GAS TAX HOLIDAY Rub #2: Trump and Chris Wright term out in January 2029. Should another pairing like former President Joe Biden and former Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm take place, the gains made will likely be repealed, canceled, or litigated, as happened with Biden’s illegal suspension of federal lease sales on Day One of his administration. That was Day One of the war on fossil fuels. Don’t think it’s not coming again. Given that much of the production in Western states is on federal acreage, a hard left turn in policy will tank the energy independence we’re building toward. A second push into renewables won’t add the energy we need, surely not with the coming strain of data center demands. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The left doesn’t see energy as an all-of-the-above choice, as it needs to be. It agitates against fossil fuels, which, aside from nuclear, are the only means of universal efficiency. Should another Biden take charge, the renewal of state-sponsored climate activism will return us to the same Middle East mayhem we now have a chance to leave behind. Trump and his secretaries are running out of time. Accomplishing true U.S. energy independence has to be done now — meaning more leasing on federal lands and water, a higher rig count, and completing proposed pipelines and refinery expansions. Politicizing low oil prices, as Trump is prone to do, won’t get us there. Reasonable oil prices are neither inflationary nor recessionary. The damage comes when prices go too low, as they were earlier this year, or too high, as they are now. As both the owner of a fracking company and an oil and gas production company, I’ll take the middle every time. Reg-off is good, but it’s negligible compared to necessary prices. The window is open. It won’t stay that way. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAN DOYLE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d4cabee6011c3f4e9c0e0 As a physician, I know we need to focus on helping the forgotten smoker te 2026-06-01T09:11:07.913Z As a physician, I know we need to focus on helping the forgotten smoker As a physician, former member of Congress, and former secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I have spent much of my career focused on policies that improve health outcomes. I have also seen the toll of smoking up close. I lost my father to what I often call "Lucky Strike lungs." That experience has stayed with me — and it underscores a simple fact: smoking remains one of the nation’s most serious and persistent public health challenges. Yet in Washington, there is a growing habit of talking about smoking as if it were yesterday’s problem. It is not. Roughly 25 million American adults still smoke cigarettes, and far too many have been left out of the public health conversation. That is the central message of "The Forgotten Smoker," a new white paper from Philip Morris International U.S. (PMI U.S.) that urges policymakers to confront a reality they too often overlook: progress has stalled for millions of Americans still at greatest risk. From a physician’s perspective, these Americans are not abstractions. They are patients, parents, workers, veterans and neighbors. Many have tried to quit more than once. Many know the risks all too well. But understanding the danger and overcoming addiction are not the same thing. If we are serious about reducing smoking-related disease, our policies must reflect the lived reality of adults who continue to smoke instead of assuming the problem will solve itself. A more effective approach starts with a straightforward public health principle: the greatest harm comes from combustion. The FDA has recognized that tobacco and nicotine products exist on a continuum of risk, with cigarettes at the most dangerous end and smoke-free alternatives generally posing lower health risks than continued smoking. That matters. For adults who do not quit nicotine entirely, moving away from cigarettes can still be a meaningful health intervention. CIGARETTE SMOKING IN AMERICA PLUMMETS TO HISTORIC SINGLE-DIGIT LOW, NEW STUDY FINDS Unfortunately, that message is still not reaching the people who need it most. The FDA can make real progress by authorizing smoke-free products through its rigorous scientific review process, but that progress means little if patients never hear about it — or if their clinicians do not feel prepared to discuss it accurately. As a physician, I find that especially troubling. Regulatory action matters, but communication is what turns regulatory action into public health impact. We can see the consequences in the data. A national survey of 1,565 U.S. healthcare practitioners commissioned by PMI U.S. and fielded by Povaddo LLC found that 47% mistakenly believe nicotine is a carcinogen, while another 19% are unsure. The fact is, nicotine itself does not directly cause cancer. The same survey found that 69% want the FDA to share clinical evidence on the role smoke-free products can play in harm reduction, 68% want clear guidance on counseling patients who want to move away from cigarettes, and 95% say they would share FDA-provided information with patients. That is not a marginal finding. It is a clear signal that clinicians want credible, practical tools — and that the FDA is uniquely positioned to provide them. DISPOSABLE VAPES MORE TOXIC AND CARCINOGENIC THAN CIGARETTES, STUDY SHOWS That confusion does not stop at the clinic door. "The Forgotten Smoker" research found that misinformation about nicotine and relative risk is widespread: 52% of Americans incorrectly believe nicotine itself causes cancer, and 73% mistakenly believe all tobacco and nicotine products are equally harmful. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Yet the public also understands there is unfinished work. When presented with the scale of continued smoking, 79% say more should be done to reduce smoking-related harm. In Washington, that should be seen for what it is: both a warning and an opening to act. What should happen next is fairly straightforward. The FDA should equip clinicians with practical, plain-language guidance they can use now — materials developed with input from practicing physicians that explain what the agency has authorized, what that authorization does and does not mean, and how to have evidence-based conversations with adult smokers trying to move away from cigarettes. It should say plainly and repeatedly what drives the greatest health risk: smoke, not nicotine. It should make authorization decisions understandable to non-experts and bring that science into exam rooms, where patient decisions are often shaped. And it should speak directly to adult smokers in ways that meet them where they are, especially populations that remain overrepresented among those who continue to smoke, including older Americans and veterans. Good public health policy meets people where they are, uses the best available evidence, and gives both patients and clinicians the tools to act. The forgotten smoker has been overlooked for too long. Washington should stop looking away. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DR. TOM PRICE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d4c84ee6011c3f4e9c0d5 Book Surfaces 120 Years After a San Francisco Library Lost Almost Everything te 2026-06-01T09:10:28.068Z Book Surfaces 120 Years After a San Francisco Library Lost Almost Everything A book of poetry that survived the catastrophic 1906 earthquake and fire has been returned to the Mechanics’ Institute Library. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d3ea6ee6011c3f4e9bd67 Scottsdale Issues Notice Of Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase, Schedules June Hearing te 2026-06-01T08:11:18.463Z Scottsdale Issues Notice Of Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase, Schedules June Hearing By Matthew Holloway | The City of Scottsdale has issued a Truth in Taxation notice advising residents that city officials may consider an increase in the primary property tax levy for fiscal year 2026-27 as part of the municipal budget process. According to Scottsdale’s public notice and supporting budget documents, the city is proposing a primary property tax levy increase tied largely to Arizona’s statutory two-percent adjustment, while projecting that the primary property tax rate itself could decline due to growth in assessed property values. The Arizona Daily Independent reported that Scottsdale is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $681,888, or 1.70%, above the prior year’s levy level, excluding revenue generated through new construction and changes related to voter-approved bonded indebtedness or overrides. Scottsdale’s published notice states that the city “may increase” its primary property tax levy over last year’s level and emphasizes that the notice itself does not mean a tax increase has been approved. Instead, the city said the notice reflects the possibility that the City Council could discuss and potentially adopt a levy increase during the budget process. According to the city, the current primary property tax rate of $0.4891 per $100 of assessed valuation could decrease to as low as $0.4801 as rising assessed property values offset portions of the proposed levy increase. City budget documents show Scottsdale’s proposed FY 2026-27 primary property tax levy totals approximately $41.29 million, an increase of about $1.02 million over the current fiscal year’s $40.27 million levy. City officials reported the increase is primarily attributable to the statutory two-percent adjustment and includes repayment to the Risk Management Fund for tort liability claim payments made during calendar year 2025. Scottsdale’s proposed secondary property tax levy, which is used for repayment of voter-approved general obligation debt, is also forecast to increase. According to city documents, the proposed secondary levy would rise from $34.85 million in FY 2025-26 to $36.70 million in FY 2026-27 due to increased debt service obligations. Despite those levy increases, Scottsdale projects the combined city property tax rate could decrease from $0.9124 to approximately $0.9068 per $100 of assessed valuation because of growth in the city’s net assessed property values. City officials estimate that a homeowner with an assessed property value of $100,000 would pay approximately $90.68 in combined city property taxes under the proposal. The city has scheduled a Truth in Taxation hearing, Property Tax Public Hearing, and Municipal Streetlight Improvement District hearing for June 9 at 5 p.m. at Scottsdale City Hall Kiva, located at 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard. Meetings will also be broadcast on Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed through Scottsdale’s website. Following those hearings, Scottsdale officials plan to consider formal adoption of property tax ordinances during the City Council meeting scheduled for June 23. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Scottsdale Issues Notice Of Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase, Schedules June Hearing first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d3e91ee6011c3f4e9bd5e Recorder Heap Filed Contempt Motion After Board Of Supervisors Ignored Court Ruling te 2026-06-01T08:10:57.432Z Recorder Heap Filed Contempt Motion After Board Of Supervisors Ignored Court Ruling By Ethan Faverino | Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap has asked the Maricopa County Superior Court to hold the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in civil contempt, claiming the Board has failed to comply with a court order issued more than six weeks ago restoring election authority and resources to the Recorder’s Office. The filing comes 43 days after Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney ruled that the Board of Supervisors has exceeded its statutory authority by assuming control over election functions assigned by Arizona law to the County Recorder. In an Application for Order to Show Cause filed on May 28, 2026, Heap argued the Board has continued to exercise powers the court determined belong to the Recorder’s Office while refusing to return critical election personnel, systems, and resources. “The Court settled these issues 43 days ago,” stated Heap. “Since then, the Board has refused to comply, continued exercising powers the Court ruled it does not possess, and even interfered with Recorder personnel carrying out their lawful duties at Recorder-operated election sites.” The dispute stems from a lawsuit filed by Heap against the Board after disagreements over election administration responsibilities, funding, and operational control. In its April ruling, the court rejected the Board’s argument that it possessed “plenary” authority over county election administration. Blaney wrote that Arizona election statutes specifically assign numerous election duties to the Recorder and that the Board cannot assume those responsibilities without legislative authorization or the Recorder’s consent. The court found that Arizona law designates the Recorder as the responsible official for 111 election-related functions assigned to the “recorder or other officer in charge.” As a result, Blaney ordered the Board to restore authority, personnel, and election systems to the Recorder’s Office or immediately fund replacement systems. The ruling also directed the Board to release election-related funding appropriated for the Recorder and prohibited the Board from exercising election functions delegated by law to the Recorder. According to Heap’s latest filing, the board has yet to return election IT personnel, servers, databases, websites, and other systems necessary for the Recorder’s Office to carry out its statutory responsibilities. The filing further claims the board has refused to authorize the use of state and federal funds appropriated for election administration. Heap also pointed to actions taken during recent May jurisdictional elections, stating that the county’s Elections Director instructed poll workers at Recorder-operated ballot replacement sites to disregard directions from the Recorder’s Office staff regarding voter information requirements under state law. Additionally, the Recorder’s Office argues that the Board adopted a resolution asserting authority over early ballot drop boxes during the early voting period despite the court’s injunction and Arizona statutes assigning that responsibility to the Recorder. The Recorder’s Office contends these actions represent continued violations of the court’s order rather than delays in implementation. The filing states that Recorder officials attempted to negotiate phased transition plans, resource-sharing agreements, and other cooperative solutions which were rejected by the Board. Heap is now asking the court to order the Board to appear and explain why they should not be held in contempt, impose sanctions sufficient to compel compliance with the April ruling, and award attorney fees and court costs. “The voters of Maricopa County deserve election administration that follows the law, respects the courts, and remains focused on conducting elections that are lawful, secure, accurate, accessible, and worthy of the public’s trust,” added Heap. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Recorder Heap Filed Contempt Motion After Board Of Supervisors Ignored Court Ruling first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d3e7bee6011c3f4e9bd55 Anti-School Choice Group Claims It Doesn’t Have To Disclose Percentage Of Out-of-State Funds te 2026-06-01T08:10:35.922Z Anti-School Choice Group Claims It Doesn’t Have To Disclose Percentage Of Out-of-State Funds By Staff Reporter | The group seeking to end Arizona’s universal school choice program declared that it doesn’t have to disclose the percentage of out-of-state funds. A complaint filed in April alleged the Protect Education, Accountability Now Committee (PEANC) falsely advertised that only 9% of contributions came from out of state.  PEANC’s ballot initiative, the Protect Education Act, would impose an income cap limiting enrollment in Arizona’s school choice program, Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, and eliminate funding rollover. PEANC claimed in a response submitted on Friday and obtained by AZ Free News that Arizona law only requires the percentage of out-of-state contributors, not out-of-state contributions.  The section of Arizona law at issue (A.R.S. § 16-925) states the following:  “In addition to the disclosure required by subsection A of this section, a political action committee that makes an expenditure for an advertisement shall include a disclosure stating: […] The aggregate percentage of out-of-state contributors as calculated at the time the advertisement was produced for publication, display, delivery or broadcast. The disclosure shall state ‘paid for by _____’ as prescribed by subsection A of this section, followed by ‘with _____% from out-of-state contributors’ with the blank to be filled by the aggregate percentage prescribed by this paragraph.” Counsel for PEANC argued in its response letter that, while nearly $4.5 million of its $4.6 million in net contributions did come from Washington, D.C. labor organizations, only 9% of all contributors to PEANC were from out of state.  “This text requires disclosure of the aggregate percentage of out-of-state contributors — i.e., based on contributor counts — not dollar amounts or ‘aggregate funding,’ and that percentage is calculated ‘at the time the advertisement was produced,’” stated PEANC’s counsel, Barton Mendez Soto. “The word ‘contributors’ refers to the people or entities making contributions, not the dollar amounts of their contributions.” PEANC’s counsel said their interpretation accurately reflected what they dubbed the “contributors-percentage metric” represented by the statute.  The complainant, Jack Pannell, filed his complaint with the secretary of state after he observed a disclaimer on the bottom of PEANC’s website claiming that out-of-state contributors accounted only for 9% of total funding. An archived version of the site captured in early February reflected an out-of-state contributions disclosure that totaled 50%.  Major Arizona-native donors to the PEANC came nowhere near the millions posted to PEANC’s finance reports; these donors include Arizonans For Quality Education (AFQE), $50,000; Nita and Phil Francis, $25,000; and the Arizona Education Association, $10,000. Approximately 99% of AFQE’s funding has been tied to “shadow sponsors,” meaning unnamed corporations and LLCs. The remaining funds, less than half of a percent, came from an individual named Christopher “Chris” Kotterman on behalf of the Friends of ASBA, an affiliate of the Arizona School Boards Association. Kotterman has served as Gov. Katie Hobbs’ senior policy advisor since late 2024.  The Protect Education Act would need about 256,000 signatures to make the ballot. The petition-filing deadline is July 2. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d39f9ee6011c3f4e9bcad Best Bets: Monday, June 1, 2026 te 2026-06-01T07:51:21.754Z Best Bets: Monday, June 1, 2026 Coming Up Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d39e4ee6011c3f4e9bca4 Davis Dam releases for June 1 te 2026-06-01T07:51:00.712Z Davis Dam releases for June 1 Tuesday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d39cfee6011c3f4e9bc9b Gas prices June 1 te 2026-06-01T07:50:39.755Z Gas prices June 1 National average: $4.39 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d32bbee6011c3f4e9bba2 Paul McCartney at 83, still trying to do it all – with a touching album echoing his celebrated career te 2026-06-01T07:20:27.595Z Paul McCartney at 83, still trying to do it all – with a touching album echoing his celebrated career On his musical memoir about growing up in Liverpool, Paul McCartney sings: "My father was a salesman "My mother was a saint "Working every God-given minute "To make enough to pay the rent."' PAUL MCCARTNEY REVEALS HOW A 'HAPPY' TEEN HITCHHIKING TRIP WITH GEORGE HARRISON DELIVERED A SHOCK Of course, she’s a saint – remember "Mother Mary comes to me," from Let It Be – and McCartney is not quite in that category. But in the lead-up to his 84th birthday, more than half a century after his band broke up, he has produced some of his finest work since, well, the Beatles. A few of the songs fall flat, in part because of the all-Paul-all-the-time flavor in which he double-tracks his own harmonies. On some songs, Chrissie Hynde provides the backup vocals. It is exquisitely produced and McCartney uses some of his old Beatles and Wings tricks. One song starts out with spoken words and then launches into the stratosphere, with McCartney playing different guitars. Another is all acoustic. His voice ranges from crooner to rocker to falsetto to, briefly, the familiar growl. On others, he abruptly changes tempo and sound nix, an old Beatles trick.  PAUL MCCARTNEY SAYS BEATLES CLASSIC UNITES AUDIENCES 'IN TRUMP’S AMERICA' DESPITE POLITICAL DIVIDE Sir Paul, in short, is still trying to entertain us, and himself. "When I’m 64" seems so far away.   On The Boys of Dungeon Lane, McCartney plays 17 instruments, including harpsichord and recorder, but that eventually gives it a certain sameness. There are all kinds of changes, in pacing and instrumentals, with one song just on acoustic guitar. Mighty orchestral arrangements arise out of the blue. About half the tracks are polished rockers and ballads, some others flat or dull.    On another song, McCartney recalls looking up at a girl’s window: "I saw your silhouette on the blind "Do you think of me? "Do I ever cross your mind?" The answer – with new generations of Beatles fans, sold-out stadium concerts and a Beatles Channel on Sirius XM – is yes, he’s part of the atmosphere. Maybe even inescapable. For most of us, it's hard to remember a time when Paul McCartney wasn't in our lives.  On the just-released album, there is a gem of a duet with Ringo Starr about their hometown, and the drummer is also touring as an octogenarian. But I think the key point is this.  Despite having been so famous for so long, McCartney remains good-humored and gracious to his fans, deliberately putting them at ease because he knows being in his presence can feel intimidating.  Contrast that with a long list of arrogant rock stars from the sixties and seventies who don't give a damn about the fans as long as they buy tickets to these nostalgia-tour arena concerts. Or fall victim to their own self-destructive behavior and various addictions (Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison).  At the height of Beatlemania, McCartney did some lousy things. He dumped his longtime fiancée, actress Jane Asher, who insisted on pursuing her career, and cheated on her as well.  Was he overly bossy? Absolutely. But as Ringo has said, if not for Paul pushing them into the studio, the Beatles never would have made more than two albums.  It was McCartney who came up with the idea for Sgt. Pepper, gaudy uniforms and all, a record that changed music forever. And he got to write the theme for a James Bond movie. McCartney fell for American photographer Linda Eastman, and after their marriage, when he formed Wings, he made her part of the band – despite her limited skills – so she could travel with him. Early reviews for Wings were brutal, but the couple spent much time on his Scottish farm, hanging with the horses and sheep.  PAUL MCCARTNEY SAYS HE FOUND FREEDOM AFTER BEATLES SPLIT THROUGH LATE WIFE LINDA'S UNIQUE PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY After the Beatles breakup, McCartney was seriously depressed and drinking heavily. He also got plenty of bad press for suing his bandmates – but that was aimed at their shady new manager, Allen Klein, who, McCartney had warned his friends, turned out to be a crook. Linda's subsequent death was an awful tragedy for him. He is now married to Nancy Shevell, a member of New York’s transit agency and heiress to a trucking fortune.  Given his recent appearances on "SNL" and as Stephen Colbert's final guest, there's been lots of chatter about whether his voice is now strained. Maybe a little, but I can tell you after seeing him stage a three-hour concert last year that it's still very powerful. Not to mention his sheer stamina. McCartney has put out plenty of albums, and not all of them are great. He does a lot of what he calls "silly love songs." Therefore he's been easy to dismiss as a prince of pop, compared to the heavier, more political tunes of his longtime partner, John Lennon.  But the sheer range of his songwriting – from Yesterday to Michelle, from We Can Work It Out to Lady Madonna, from Maybe I’m Amazed to Band on the Run – is stunning.  McCartney played bass in the Beatles because no one else would do it, and his lilting lines revolutionized its use as a driving force in rock.  He even played the haunting intro to John’s Strawberry Fields Forever on the brand new and highly experimental Mellotron. The new album has references to Lennon (their "secret code") and George Harrison (talking guitars on the bus), "before we learned to twist and shout." It’s not all looking back, but unfortunately there’s no standout hit. McCartney will suddenly come in with dramatic drums or organ in ways that conjure up memories of that original band. "The place we used to live in "You could say it wasn’t much "But it was home to us," he sings with Ringo. That is, before lightning struck, before the appearance with Ed Sullivan, and before screaming girls became the soundtrack of their lives. It is Paul’s most personal and vulnerable album. SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES "People say why do you do it? I just do it because I love it," he says in an interview.  As the Ringer put it: "McCartney doesn’t need a comeback because he never went away." I guess the highest compliment I can pay to Paul McCartney is that he's aged gracefully. And you can't say that about many of the old-time rockers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d3062ee6011c3f4e9bb4f Ex-Iowa school superintendent sentenced to prison as an illegal alien found with firearms te 2026-06-01T07:10:26.623Z Ex-Iowa school superintendent sentenced to prison as an illegal alien found with firearms The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after pleading guilty in January to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on employment paperwork and illegally possessing firearms while unlawfully in the United States Ian Andre Roberts, who served as the top leader of Des Moines Public Schools, is expected to be deported to his native Guyana in South America after completing his sentence, according to his attorneys and the Associated Press (AP). The ruling caps a dramatic downturn in the longtime educator’s two-decade career in urban education, according to the Associated Press (AP). It first unraveled after an immigration operation led to his detention and resignation in 2025. Prosecutors said Roberts knowingly misrepresented his citizenship status on employment paperwork during his time at the district, which serves 30,000 students, according to the AP. FORMER IOWA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED BY ICE EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILTY TO FEDERAL CHARGES During his hiring process, Roberts allegedly submitted a counterfeit Social Security card and falsely claimed U.S. citizenship in an application to the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, which issued him a professional administrator license that year, prosecutors said. SCHOOL CHIEF TO SUSPECT: ICE ARREST OF DES MOINES SUPERINTENDENT EXPOSES FAKE DEGREES, DRUG CONVICTIONS Roberts was first arrested on Sept. 26, 2025. According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Roberts was in a school-issued vehicle when officials approached him. ICE officials said Roberts sped away, abandoned the vehicle, and attempted to hide before being located with the assistance of state patrol officers. At the time of the arrest, authorities said a loaded handgun wrapped in a towel was found under the seat, along with approximately $3,000 in cash inside the vehicle. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Roberts acknowledged possessing four guns, including a loaded Glock handgun found in his vehicle. The remaining weapons were found during a search of his home and included a rifle, a shotgun, and another pistol. Before his time at the district, Roberts was issued a notice to appear before an immigration judge in October 2020, months before his work authorization expired, and was later subject to a final order of removal in 2024, according to the authorities. District officials told the AP that they were unaware of any immigration-related issues involving Roberts. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously said Roberts had a criminal history that included a narcotics possession offense. He was also accused of unauthorized use of a vehicle, though the charge was later dropped. Roberts’ attorneys had sought probation, but the judge rejected that request, according to the AP. Roberts expressed remorse at sentencing, the outlet reported. Roberts, who is married to a U.S. citizen, was denied lawful permanent residency after officials said he failed to disclose prior arrests in his application, according to the AP. He reportedly said he did not believe disclosure was necessary because the charges had been dropped. Following his detention, an audit also found Roberts had awarded district business to a consulting firm with which he had previously worked, prompting Des Moines Public Schools to review its conflict-of-interest policy, the outlet added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d1b6bee6011c3f4e9b8d2 NAU ROUNDUP: Football matchup at defending national champion Montana State to air on ESPN2 te 2026-06-01T05:40:59.424Z NAU ROUNDUP: Football matchup at defending national champion Montana State to air on ESPN2 A look at news and results from NAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d1b54ee6011c3f4e9b8c1 Check out summer reading programs in Arizona te 2026-06-01T05:40:36.310Z Check out summer reading programs in Arizona From programs at your local library to challenges at your favorite bookstores: Here's a look at summer reading for all ages right here in Arizona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d18f3ee6011c3f4e9b852 Elderly couple fatally stabbed inside Queens apartment, no arrests made as investigation continues: report te 2026-06-01T05:30:27.027Z Elderly couple fatally stabbed inside Queens apartment, no arrests made as investigation continues: report A elderly couple died after a fatal stabbing inside a Queens apartment over the weekend, according to local reports, citing the authorities. The victims were identified in reports as a 71-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman. Both were found suffering from multiple stab wounds inside the residence, according to the New York Daily News. Officers reportedly rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call just before 8 p.m. Saturday. The New York Post said the call came in as the assault was still underway. NEW IMAGES SHOW ARMED EX-CON HUNTED FOR TORTURING, KILLING ELDERLY COUPLE AFTER RUSE TO ENTER HOME: POLICE Police responded to a residence near Peck Avenue and 64th Avenue in Fresh Meadows, Queens, where they encountered the victims critically injured, NY Post said. EMS transported the pair to local hospitals for emergency treatment, the Daily News added. The man was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and the man was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, the woman was brought to North Shore University Hospital, according to the NY Post. VIRGINIA MAGAZINE EDITOR, 23, KILLED IN HIT-AND-RUN WHILE CROSSING STREET Both victims were later pronounced dead, according to reports. No arrests had been made as of the latest local reports, and an the investigation remained ongoing. Fox News Digital reached out to the New York Police Department for more information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d144cee6011c3f4e9b7da Family mourns pregnant Arizona teen shot, killed while on vacation in California te 2026-06-01T05:10:36.154Z Family mourns pregnant Arizona teen shot, killed while on vacation in California Her newborn baby was delivered in an emergency C-section and remains in critical condition, her family tells 12News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d0664ee6011c3f4e9b5d2 25,000 water bottles collected at Taylor Swift workout event for charity te 2026-06-01T04:11:16.871Z 25,000 water bottles collected at Taylor Swift workout event for charity "Swiftie Liftie Club" is a Phoenix-based fitness club. The group started as a class at GroundWrk, a fitness studio located in central Phoenix, last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d0648ee6011c3f4e9b5ac Fireworks reportedly trigger mass horse stampede through Rome streets, injuring several soldiers te 2026-06-01T04:10:48.473Z Fireworks reportedly trigger mass horse stampede through Rome streets, injuring several soldiers Fireworks set off without authorization in Rome reportedly triggered a mass stampede of frightened horses during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s annual Republic Day parade, injuring multiple riders and animals. The incident occurred late Friday near the ancient Baths of Caracalla as mounted units from Italy's armed forces and law enforcement agencies were practicing for the June 2 national celebration, Reuters reported. Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said. Video captured the chaotic scene, showing numerous horses galloping along Via Cristoforo Colombo as drivers recorded the scene. The search and recovery effort reportedly continued until dawn the next day, with the last horse recovered roughly nine miles from the scene. NEW YORK OFFICIALS CANCEL HORSE RACING AT RACETRACK OVER 'UNACCEPTABLE NOISE LEVELS' FROM NEARBY CASINO According to Reuters, the sudden bangs began shortly before 11:30 p.m. and triggered panic among the ceremonial horses, many of which were being escorted by Italy’s Army, Carabinieri paramilitary police, and state police. Some riders were mounted, while others were leading horses by hand when the startled animals broke free, the outlet said. KENTUCKY DERBY HORSE SCRATCHED AFTER THROWING JOCKEY WHILE GETTING LOADED INTO STARTING GATE During the chaos, a 22-year-old soldier reportedly suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung, though officials said his injuries were not life-threatening. At least 15 horses were also injured, though none required euthanasia, according to reports. Italian outlet ANSA said the stampede injured three young soldiers from the Montebello Lancers and a 29-year-old policewoman. ILLEGAL STREET TAKEOVER SHUTS DOWN BUSY INTERSECTION WITH DANGEROUS STUNTS, FIREWORKS: POLICE Officials are reviewing how the unauthorized fireworks were ignited near the rehearsal site. The Rome Local Police Command said four traffic police officers were involved in the incident and were reportedly near the firecrackers when the explosion occurred, ANSA said. Officials said one of the officers allegedly lit a battery of fireworks about 200 yards from the horses, the outlet reported. The officer was identified as a 50-year-old who joined the force after passing the most recent exam. Video footage and witness statements suggest the explosions and the horses’ escape occurred simultaneously, according to the local report. Rome police commander Mario De Sclavis told Corriere della Sera that the incident "discredits the image of the Corps and its officers," according to Reuters. Sclavis added that the agency will take "necessary measures" to hold those responsible accountable, according to ANSA. "Last night's events hit us like a tsunami," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d0631ee6011c3f4e9b58c Oro Valley to vote on budget; Pima Supes look at suing Trump over Obamacare te 2026-06-01T04:10:25.922Z Oro Valley to vote on budget; Pima Supes look at suing Trump over Obamacare Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cfa86ee6011c3f4e9b3e1 Knicks beat the Spurs for the NBA Cup, but need to do it in the NBA Finals for the title they crave te 2026-06-01T03:20:38.237Z Knicks beat the Spurs for the NBA Cup, but need to do it in the NBA Finals for the title they crave GREENBURGH, N.Y. — When the New York Knicks declined to hang a banner after beating the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Cup, they did so because they were waiting to celebrate something bigger. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ce7d1ee6011c3f4e9b166 Elizabeth Hurley sizzles in skimpy orange bikini as she flaunts her svelte physique at 60 te 2026-06-01T02:00:49.597Z Elizabeth Hurley sizzles in skimpy orange bikini as she flaunts her svelte physique at 60 Elizabeth Hurley turned up the heat just ahead of summer as she stunned in a sultry bikini snap. On Wednesday, the 60-year-old actress showed off her svelte physique in a skimpy orange two-piece from her Elizabeth Hurley Beach brand. The "Bedazzled" star's bikini featured a top tied with a twisted knot and low-rise bottoms. Hurley wore her hair down under a straw hat and accessorized with aviator sunglasses that had mirrored lenses. The U.K. native flashed a bright smile as she posed in front of a window with her arms above her head while holding a bottle of Clinique sunscreen. ELIZABETH HURLEY STUNS IN CHEETAH-PRINT BIKINI DURING LUXE MALDIVES ESCAPE Hurley, who frequently shares bikini photos on social media, launched her London-based luxury swimwear label in 2005. "I decided to venture into beachwear not only because I've always been obsessed with vacation clothes, but also because it's an area where women, regardless of shape or size, can either look amazing or really get it wrong. I wanted to develop resort collections which make women feel fabulous at any age," Hurley wrote on her website. Hurley has previously shared her advice for capturing the perfect bikini photo. Earlier this month, she revealed "number one tip" while lounging by a swimming pool in a black and white striped string bikini and sporting a pair of sunglasses. ELIZABETH HURLEY SHARES HER BEST BIKINI PHOTO TIPS WITH INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS IN NEW POST "Being photographed in a bikini can be scary so here’s my number one tip: LIE DOWN!! Even in hideous overhead light, or with nasty hi-def camera phones (these were taken on a phone in direct sunlight) if you s-t-r-e-t-c-h out enough and wear sunglasses you’ll look fine 🩷Thank me later 😉," she wrote in the caption of her Instagram post. In the photos, Hurley showcased her toned abs and slim figure while laying down on her back and keeping her upper body propped up on her elbows. The Vogue cover star leaned her head back and dipped her hair into the water in one image. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In July 2025, Hurley revealed another one of her tricks for taking the best bikini photos, emphasizing that lighting was key. In a photo she shared on Instagram, Hurley modeled a tan bikini that featured a triangle top linked with a gold chain and bottoms with gold chains around the hips. ELIZABETH HURLEY WOWS IN RED BIKINI BOTTOMS AND SWEATER AS SHE CREDITS ONE DAILY HABIT FOR AGELESS APPEARANCE "The secret to flattering bikini pics? BAN overhead sunlight," she wrote in the caption. "When shooting bikinis, sunrise or sunset are your best friends 😉 We shot this at 7am… By 8am, I was lounging around in one of my equally flattering @elizabethhurleybeach kaftans, feeling glamorous AND shielded from the lethal sun." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS During a 2022 interview with SheKnows, Hurley pushed back against the idea that women should feel "judged" for continuing to wear bikinis as they age. "It’s completely absurd if people think they can’t put a bikini on and enjoy being on the beach because people might think their body looks too old," she said. "I mean, that’s just obscene. It’s a terrible point of view." The actress went on to say that she believes women should have complete freedom in how they dress, declaring that "women should do whatever the hell they want to do" regarding their style choices. "And damn anybody criticizing them," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ce7bdee6011c3f4e9b15d Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan can't lose the NBA Finals after playing for both remaining teams te 2026-06-01T02:00:29.675Z Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan can't lose the NBA Finals after playing for both remaining teams There is a timeless saying that claims, paraphrasing here, that it is always better to be lucky than gifted. Any guy currently punching well above his weight class with a lovely girlfriend knows that truth intuitively. But right now, New York Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan understands it better than anyone else in the basketball world. KNICKS' JEREMY SOCHAN, 76ERS' VJ EDGECOMBE HAVE HEATED EXCHANGE AFTER NEW YORK'S GAME 2 WIN The 23-year-old forward is currently a member of the Knicks, providing "energy" off the bench — i.e., he's not doing much. But his remarkably fortunate position extends far beyond helping a relentless New York squad reach the NBA Finals. The real lottery win stems directly from the unique circumstances of his roster journey during the 2025-26 campaign. And no matter who wins the Finals, Sochan's leaving with "NBA champion" added to his Wikipedia page. Sochan began the year with the San Antonio Spurs, the franchise that selected him in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft. And since he appeared for both organizations during the season, Sochan effectively secured one of the league's most unusual safety nets. NEW YORK READY TO COMBUST AS NYPD SHUT DOWN KNICKS WATCH PARTY OUTSIDE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Sochan finds himself in an enviable position. If New York captures the title, Sochan will celebrate alongside his current teammates and New York City, the latter of which is ready to pop off amid a 53-year championship drought. If San Antonio prevails, league custom suggests the Spurs would still award him championship jewelry in recognition of his contributions earlier in the season. Sochan finds himself in an enviable position. And there's zero doubt he wants New York to win it all. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ce0b3ee6011c3f4e9b046 ICE arrests illegal alien who allegedly faked asylum claim based on homosexuality, became Indiana jail officer te 2026-06-01T01:30:27.439Z ICE arrests illegal alien who allegedly faked asylum claim based on homosexuality, became Indiana jail officer EXCLUSIVE: Federal officials on Sunday revealed to Fox News Digital that immigration agents arrested a suspected illegal immigrant who allegedly entered the United States under a "fraudulent" asylum claim before later becoming employed as a taxpayer-funded corrections officer in Portland, Indiana. The detainee, identified as Selah Dine Habib, a native of Mauritania in northwest Africa, was arrested on May 21 after being released into the U.S. by the Biden administration around 2023, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Habib claimed to be homosexual on a pending asylum application, DHS alleged, adding that investigators later discovered he had married a woman after entering the country. According to local outlet WIBC, which first reported the case, the woman was the daughter of the county sheriff whose office later employed Habib as a correctional officer at the county jail. ICE DETAINS NEW ORLEANS POLICE RECRUIT AFTER IMMIGRATION JUDGE SIGNED REMOVAL ORDER FOLLOWING HIS HIRING "He entered the country illegally in March 2023 near Lukeville, Arizona, and was RELEASED into the country by the Biden administration where he was reportedly hired as a corrections officer in Indiana," DHS said. "He will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings." "His pending asylum application is believed to be fraudulent, as he applied based on homosexuality in 2023 but married a woman in 2025," officials said. WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGES BLUE CITY JAILS HIRED OVER 100 ILLEGAL GUARDS OVER SEVERAL YEARS According to WIBC, Habib joined the Jay County Jail as a correctional officer after marrying the sheriff's daughter in 2025, making him the sheriff's step-son-in-law. Jay County Sheriff Larry Ray Newton confirmed Habib's employment to the outlet, saying he served as an unarmed correctional officer after presenting employment authorization documents that cleared the hiring process. According to county officials cited by WIBC, Habib also passed the federal E-Verify employment-authorization check during onboarding. ICE ARRESTS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRAINING AS PENNSYLVANIA CORRECTIONS OFFICER SUSPECTED OF RAPE "I am able to confirm that Mr. Habib submitted an I-9 with documentation, and an E-Verify Check was completed at the time of employment," the Jay County Auditor’s Office told the outlet. "The report came back as employment authorized." "Departments are responsible for completing any reference checks, background checks, drug tests, etc. before submitting new employees to the office. The sheriff would be able to speak to the standard practices completed in his office," the office said. The Auditor's Office added that any discrepancies flagged by the E-Verify system would have halted the onboarding process immediately. "Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin ICE is restoring law and order. Illegal aliens have NO PLACE in our communities, especially in positions of law enforcement," DHS said. Habib is currently being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Clay County Jail detention facility in Brazil, Indiana, WIBC said. He is currently contesting a final deportation order from the United States, WIBC added, citing sources. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cde5cee6011c3f4e9afff Here's how the CDC tried to use bad science to convince people to wear masks during COVID te 2026-06-01T01:20:28.160Z Here's how the CDC tried to use bad science to convince people to wear masks during COVID As we near June 2026, it’s disturbingly apparent from social media and the real world that there are still a ridiculous number of people who are religiously masking in public. One such post on X received an inordinate amount of attention as one man bragged about masking at the British Museum in London to keep himself healthy and avoid losing points of IQ. Seriously. As if someone wearing a mask halfway through 2026 has IQ points left to lose. But that continued dedication to masking of any kind is not merely the result of unintelligence, or misplaced hypochondria, or even being affiliated with a specific political party. Though, of course, all of that doesn’t hurt.. It’s a result of the concerted effort to promote masks, courtesy of the media, politicians and most importantly, research either conducted or promulgated by the CDC. RFK JR. DEFENDS FIRING SPREE AT CDC, VOWS ‘NEW BLOOD’ AT AGENCY And we have some data on just how damaging that practice actually was. Three researchers, two of whom have since gone on to bigger and better successes, Vinay Prasad and Tracey Beth Hoeg, explained in detail how committed the CDC was to promoting masks. Their study titled, "An analysis of studies pertaining to masks in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Characteristics and quality of all studies from 1978 to 2023," looked at the CDC’s weekly publication over 45 years, and how it covered the data and evidence on this topic. And in case there were any remaining doubts that masks never had the slightest chance of stopping respiratory viruses, of the studies that met their inclusion criteria, all of them came after 2019. Not one was published prior to 2019. "77 studies, all published after 2019, met our inclusion criteria," they write. "75/77 (97.4%) studies were from the United States alone. All geographic regions and age groups were represented." Here’s another remarkable fact that they discovered. Nearly 30% of the studies covered in their reference set did not have a comparative group. BILL MAHER CALLS FOR COVID COMMISSION: THE 'POWERS THAT BE' REFUSE TO ADMIT THEY 'GOT IT WRONG' "The most common study design was observational without a comparator group 22/77 (28.6%)," they explain. Observational studies, as a reminder, are among the least meaningful types of evidence-based research. But that’s made even worse by the fact that a significant portion of these observational studies did not even have a comparison group. The CDC was posting research based on observations without anything to compare it to. And using it as proof of their position. Seriously. They also found that nearly half of this research was conducted in the community, but quite literally zero were randomized. "The most common setting was the community (35/77;45.5%). 0/77 were randomized studies," they explained. So zero randomized trials, and 30% of all CDC published research was an observational study with nothing to compare it to. This is the very definition of low quality research. Here’s where it gets good. Only 30% of the studies, or 23/77, even attempted to test for mask effectiveness. And just 14.3%, or 11/77, contained a "statistically significant result." Yet a whopping 75.3%, 58/77, "stated masks were effective." The CDC referenced low-quality research that was often observational in nature, with no comparisons and zero randomized trials. And yet 75.3% of the time, that low-quality research claimed masks were effective at stopping COVID. And incredibly, 71% of the studies "used causal language" to sell their work; basically stating that their research showed that masks cause COVID to spread less frequently, despite there being no scientific justification for such a statement. That right there is the formula for how to reach the year 2026 with people still wearing masks. But wait. There’s more. Not one study cited to randomized data. And just one mannequin study correctly discussed the lack of causal relationship, while only 1/77 studies "cited conflicting evidence." Essentially, the MMWR publications referenced research that overstated their claims, exaggerated evidence, and made causal links where none exists. If you’re wondering why those scientists involved would do such a thing, it’s because they likely wanted to get their work published by the CDC. Or because the research may have been funded by the CDC and the authors potentially knew or assumed the conclusion they were supposed to reach. The CDC said masks work, therefore they needed research to make that claim a reality. "MMWR publications pertaining to masks drew positive conclusions about mask effectiveness over 75% of the time despite only 30% testing masks and <15% having statistically significant results," they summarize. "No studies were randomized, yet over half drew causal conclusions. The level of evidence generated was low and the conclusions drawn were most often unsupported by the data. Our findings raise concern about the reliability of the journal for informing health policy." It’s easy to forget just how insane the timeline on masking was, so as a refresher, here’s how the CDC handled their masking recommendations and mandates. Including a reference to the infamous "hairstylist study," where the organization breathlessly reported the results of two masked hairstylists as some sort of proof that masks stopped COVID. "In March of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not generally recommend mask wearing for healthy people, consistent with the advice from the US Surgeon General," they write. "Over several weeks in March and early April 2020, a coordinated social media campaign to recommend masks began. Then on April 3rd, 2020, the CDC recommended people ages 2 years and older wear a cloth face covering in public. On July 15th, 2020, the CDC Director recommended all Americans start wearing masks as a way to 'get the epidemic under control,' citing a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly (MMWR) study involving two hairstylists in Missouri. That coming Fall of 2020, universal masking in schools and daycares was recommended by the CDC and widespread mandates were enacted at the state, district and county levels for children as young as two. Masking on public transportation was required by federal mandate starting January of 2021." That is how important the MMWR was in advancing these specific goals. They referenced it to justify widespread mandates, toddler masking, and it informed state and local policies that impacted millions for years on end. Then, consider just how much of the CDC’s published research, the "voice" of the organization, was deemed "inappropriate." If you’re looking for reasons why trust in "science" has never been lower, this is it. And again, this messaging is quite literally dangerous. Parents may be masking their children because the CDC continuously published shoddy research meant to support their unjustifiable policy positions. How many adults will live the rest of their lives in fear because the media covered these studies in support of their ideology, political party, and belief in "experts" and Anthony Fauci. As they write in the discussion, "MMWR studies consistently drawing conclusions about mask effectiveness without supporting evidence is particularly problematic and difficult to justify considering the totality of randomized evidence about the use of surgical or N95 masks to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses has been negative." "The inappropriate use of causal language used in MMWR studies was also adopted directly by the CDC director when she cited an observational phone survey, which also happened to be included in the present analysis, stating to the public ‘Masks can help reduce your chance of #COVID19 infection by more than 80%.’ This referenced study found an association between respondents’ recollection about mask wearing and self-reported COVID-19 tests, which was non-significant for cloth masks." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! This is how you launder bad information through the media. There was no justification for the claim Rochelle Walensky made about masking. She was well aware, yet said it anyway. What else would you expect from someone double masking, defiantly rejecting reality and common sense? High quality evidence said masks didn’t work, which is why objective reviews like the Cochrane Library came to the same conclusion: that masks don’t work. The CDC’s MMWR used low quality evidence to effectively mislead people. That’s exactly how you lose trust, cause harm, and invite much damage to your reputation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cdc04ee6011c3f4e9afae Cory Booker admits Graham Platner 'has questions to answer' following latest scandal te 2026-06-01T01:10:28.964Z Cory Booker admits Graham Platner 'has questions to answer' following latest scandal Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., admitted to having "concerns" on Sunday over the latest scandals surrounding Graham Platner, the presumptive Maine Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate. While appearing on ABC's "This Week," Booker was asked about the latest scandal plaguing Platner's campaign after it was reported that Platner had sent explicit messages to at least six women despite being married. "Do you have concerns with the weight of all these controversies that it may jeopardize Democratic hopes to get that Senate seat in Maine?" host Jonathan Karl asked Booker. DAVID MARCUS: ESTABLISHMENT DEMS TURN ON GRAHAM PLATNER, BUT IT'S WAY TOO LATE "Yes, I have concerns," Booker said. "That guy has questions to answer, and that’s what campaigns are for." Booker then pivoted to discussing his concerns over the Democratic Party failing to take back the Senate in 2026. "I know that so much is riding on Democrats taking control of the Senate," Booker said. "That this election, if we do not get the votes necessary to take care of the House and the Senate, we will continue to have an out-of-control president." Fox News Digital reached out to Platner's campaign for comment. DEM REP DENIES THAT GRAHAM PLATNER'S TATTOO IS 'DISQUALIFYING,' SAYS CANDIDATE 'TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT' Platner’s campaign confirmed the text exchanges to Politico following a report from the Wall Street Journal that claimed his wife, Amy Gertner, told a campaign aide about the texts after he launched his senate bid as they began looking into potential political liabilities. After the story went viral, Gertner released a five-minute video statement defending her husband and his campaign. "So it makes me really angry, disappointed, and I find it really shameful that there's a group of media outlets and people who are willing to spread gossip, instead of talking about real issues that Graham is running on — like healthcare and education and childcare," Gertner said. WASH POST EDITORIAL BOARD ACCUSES MAINE PROGRESSIVE GRAHAM PLATNER OF OFFERING VOTERS 'FANTASTICAL SOLUTIONS' Platner has also faced a number of controversies before this, including a now-covered-up tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol, and past controversial comments on Reddit minimizing sexual assault and making crude remarks about masturbation and a deleted post where he claimed a wounded soldier "didn’t deserve to live." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cd2a3ee6011c3f4e9ae90 Hasan Piker says UK has barred him, trashes 'unbelievable...power' of pro-Israel groups te 2026-06-01T00:30:27.126Z Hasan Piker says UK has barred him, trashes 'unbelievable...power' of pro-Israel groups It hasn't been a great last few days for Marxist political influencer Hasan Piker. First, as Fox News Digital reported exclusively last week, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sent Piker an administrative subpoena seeking financial, logistical and communications records related to his March trip to Cuba as part of an investigation into whether he violated U.S. sanctions laws against doing business with the communist regime running the island nation. Then last night, during protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Newark, N.J., hecklers confronted Piker, calling him a "f---ing fraud, " "fake-a-- grifter" and "dog abuser," telling him, "Go back to the desktop." (Piker has denied allegations he trained his dog, Kaya, with a shock collar.) Now, Piker told his loyal following on the gaming platform Twitch that British authorities denied his Electronic Travel Authorization, or ETA, preventing him from traveling to the United Kingdom for a series of scheduled appearances, including events at SXSW London and the Oxford Union. Approved U.S. travelers to the UK can enter the country with a simple Electronic Travel Authorization, which is easier to get then a formal visa. "I've been banned from the UK," Piker told viewers. "I've been to the UK on numerous occasions, and all of the things they're complaining about now are things I've said before." He went on to say, "It's f---ing ridiculous." HASAN PIKER DEFENDS PRO-COMMUNIST, ANTI-ICE SINGHAM NETWORK ACTIVISTS AS 'WONDERFUL PEOPLE' Although Fox News Digital could not confirm Piker's claim, such a move by the UK would be significant because it would mark a potential red line that a Western government has drawn regarding the importation of extremist ideas and ideological movements that officials believe may contribute to social unrest, extremism or political violence. At the tail end of a long livestream, Piker said he was denied entry for alleged antisemitism, which he denied, and then proceeded to lash out at Jewish organizations that he said had campaigned against his visit, claiming they wielded excessive influence over British policy. "Israel advocacy organizations have unbelievable amounts of power over what even the United Kingdom has to say and do," Piker said. "If you're an avowed anti-Zionist, your travel will be restricted." Piker accused the UK government of bowing to pressure from pro-Israel advocacy groups and described the decision as evidence of a growing crackdown on political dissent across Western democracies. The comments came weeks after several British Jewish organizations publicly urged the government to block Piker's entry into the country, citing remarks they described as antisemitic and supportive of extremist groups. Piker has said he believed the U.S. deserved the 9/11 attack as "backlash" for its foreign policy decisions. The Jewish Leadership Council and Community Security Trust argued that Piker's presence in Britain would not be "conducive to the public good," pointing to his comments about Hamas, Hezbollah, Zionism and Orthodox Jews. Labour MP David Taylor also called on the Home Office to revoke Piker's visa ahead of scheduled appearances at SXSW London, arguing that his rhetoric had contributed to concerns within Britain's Jewish community. Punctuating his commentary about the UK decision with deep sighs, cursing and rage at suggestions from his followers, Piker repeatedly rejected accusations of antisemitism, saying criticism of Israel was being conflated with hatred of Jews. He said the decision reflected a broader trend in which governments are suppressing anti-Israel voices. "This is straight-up fascism," Piker said. "Being critical of Israel while combating antisemitism is not a good enough reason to bar someone entry into the country." HOW A RHODES SCHOLAR WITH TIES TO CUBA'S PRESIDENT ORGANIZED THE CONVOY THAT BROUGHT HASAN PIKER TO HAVANA The streamer said he had planned a week-long trip that included appearances alongside former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, a live podcast recording and an event at Oxford Union. Varoufakis is the co-founder of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit group, Progressive International, which Piker credits with getting him to Cuba for a March aid convoy that may have violated U.S. laws. A Fox News Digital investigation chronicled how Progressive International and its co-founder David Adler have allegedly been a critical part of a foreign influence operation by the Communist Party of Cuba. Progressive International and Adler didn't respond to a request for comment. The U.K. government didn't respond to a request for comment. However, in recent weeks, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, a critic of Israeli policies, recently revoked the travel authorization of Piker's uncle, Cenk Uygur, founder of "The Young Turks," after concluding his presence would not be "conducive to the public good." During the livestream, Piker warned that the alleged UK decision could set a precedent for other Western countries, including Australia and Canada, potentially restricting his future travel. HASAN PIKER NAMES PRO-CCP TYCOON SINGHAM AS FINANCIER OF 'POLITICAL MOVEMENTS' DESPITE NONPROFIT VENEER "I genuinely did not think this would happen," he said. "We're moving into a very different timeline." Piker said he and his team were exploring whether he could apply for a standard visa despite the denial of the Electronic Travel Authorization, though he acknowledged it was a long shot. Piker's case intersects with a broader inquiry into the influence of transnational activist networks operating in the United States. During a livestream this week, Piker said that the Treasury Department's investigation into his Cuba trip may ultimately be focused on Neville Roy Singham, an American Marxist businessman living in Shanghai who has funded a network of nonprofit organizations and activist groups that have drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and administration officials. Among the organizations funded by Singham is CodePink, which also received a Treasury Department administrative subpoena related to its participation in the March convoy to Cuba, as well as groups such as the Party for Socialism and Liberation and the ANSWER Coalition. All three organizations openly identify with socialist or communist political traditions and have been prominent organizers of anti-Israel demonstrations across the United States since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas against Israel. Critics argue that some of those demonstrations have created hostile environments for Jews in the UK, U.S., and elsewhere, including the use of slogans such as "From the river to the sea," which calls for the elimination of Israel. Trump administration officials are investigating the groups tied to Singham as a transnational network advancing anti-American, pro-Chinese Communist Party and anti-Western narratives while exploiting political and social divisions inside the U.S. Lawmakers, Treasury officials and national security analysts have increasingly examined whether such networks are helping to amplify polarization, social discord, and hostility toward democratic institutions. Meanwhile, last night at the ICE protest, Piker defended the groups as led by "wonderful" people. The debate has been particularly acute in Europe, where governments have grappled with alliances between far-left activists and Islamist organizations that have joined forces around anti-Israel activism and antisemitism. Critics argue that some of these coalitions have fomented rhetoric and violence hostile to Jews, leading to rising antisemitism in the UK, much like in the U.S. For his part, Piker ended his podcast defiant, angry and seemingly deflated for the moment, repeating again, "Bro, they banned me from the UK," and then finally closing the podcast, saying, "I'm done for the day." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ccdf5ee6011c3f4e9adbf Commodores co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread dead at 75 te 2026-06-01T00:10:29.753Z Commodores co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread dead at 75 The Commodores' co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread has died. He was 75. On Saturday, LaPread's daughter, music producer Soraya LaPread, confirmed her father's death on social media. "It is with very heavy heart that I must announce that my Father Ronald LaPread has passed," Soraya wrote on a post shared to her Instagram Story. Soraya also uploaded a photo of herself embracing LaPread. No cause of death was immediately provided. However, the NZHerald reported on Saturday that LaPread died following a "sudden medical event" in Auckland, New Zealand. According to the outlet, LaPread had lived in Auckland for 40 years prior to his death. LIONEL RICHIE CALLS EXPLOSIVE MARRIAGE-ENDING FIGHT THE 'SCANDAL OF MY CENTURY' IN NEW TELL-ALL BOOK LaPread co-founded the Commodores with Lionel Richie, Walter "Clyde" Orange, Thomas McClary, William King, Milan Williams after they met as students at the Tuskegee Institute, which later became known as Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee, Alabama. In 1971, the Commodores were selected to open for the Jackson 5, a major break that helped them gain national exposure. The funk, soul and R&B band signed with Motown in 1972 and released their debut studio album "Machine Gun" in 1974. SLY STONE, FRONTMAN OF SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE, DEAD AT 82 LaPread was a member of the Commodores for 16 years from 1970 to 1986 and played on 11 of their albums. His bass work can be heard on some of the legendary group's biggest hits including "Machine Gun," "Brick House," "Easy," "Three Times a Lady," "Sail On," "Still" and "Nightshift." KOOL & THE GANG'S MICHAEL SUMLER DEAD AT 71 AFTER FATAL CAR CRASH During LaPread's tenure with the band, the Commodores earned nine Grammy Award nominations, winning in 1986 for best Rhythm & Blues vocal performance – duo, group or chorus of "Nightshift." STEVE CROPPER, BLUES BROTHERS GUITARIST AND STAX RECORDS LEGEND, DIES AT 84 After leaving the Commodores, LaPread moved to New Zealand but remained closely associated with the band's legacy and occasionally reunited with the group for special appearances. During a 2022 appearance on the "TRUTH IN RHYTHM" YouTube series, LaPread shared that he continued to play music at his home studio every day. SLY STONE, FRONTMAN OF SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE, DEAD AT 82 "I play some bass and some keyboard and some singing. I do it every day because that's my joy," he said. "I love it. I believe that God gave me that gift, but I will use it until I can't do it anymore." LaPread also expressed his hopes of performing with the Commodores again, saying, "That has always been my dream to get on stage one time with those fellas once again just for the fun of it." In October 2025, LaPread joined the Commodores' current lineup which includes original member William King along with Brent Carter and original member Walter "Clyde" Orange's sons Cody Orange, and Colin Orange for their show in Auckland. BLONDIE DRUMMER CLEM BURKE DEAD AT 70 The Commodores later celebrated LaPread's appearance in a post on the band's official Instagram page. Along with a slideshow of photos, they wrote, "We had an amazing show in Auckland, New Zealand, the first of our 8-show Australia / New Zealand tour. So much love in the theater! Our highlight? We were joined on stage by original Commodores bass player Ronald LaPread!" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER On Saturday, Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee paid tribute to LaPread in a Facebook post, writing, "The City of Tuskegee mourns the passing of Ronald LaPread, legendary bassist of Tuskegee's very own Commodores and one of our community's most distinguished native sons." "Ron received his musical start while attending Tuskegee Institute High School and later Tuskegee University, where he helped build the foundation for a remarkable career that would impact music fans around the world," Lee continued. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "His talent, dedication, and success brought pride to Tuskegee and served as an inspiration to generations of young people who followed in his footsteps," he added. "On behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Tuskegee, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the LaPread family, his friends, former bandmates, and fans across the globe." "Ronald LaPread's music and legacy will continue to live on for generations to come." The Commodores recently made headlines when they announced that they had pulled out of their scheduled performance during the Great American State Fair, 16-day festival in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.  "The Commodores will not be performing at the Great American State Fair," the band wrote on Instagram. "Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party. We support the betterment of all Americans." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home