https://meenews.co/post/6ad02c9e75342cf4db906f53 FBI arrest leads to maximum 90-year sentence for gymnastics coach who recorded minors at Mississippi gym te 2026-10-15T01:30:06.167Z FBI arrest leads to maximum 90-year sentence for gymnastics coach who recorded minors at Mississippi gym Sean Gardner, a once prominent youth gymnastics coach, was sentenced to 90 years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of secretly recording young female students undressing and using the bathroom at a Mississippi gym. Gardner’s sentence was the maximum possible span that U.S. District Judge Kristi Johnson could issue. Gardner was ordered to serve 30 years in prison for each of the three federal child pornography production charges, which he pleaded guilty to. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The 39-year-old was arrested by the FBI last summer, which was first reported by the Associated Press. The charges against Gardner sent a shock wave through the sport, as U.S. gymnastics came under fire after another instance where its athletes were not protected enough from sexual abuse. The most well-known case was Larry Nassar’s conviction, where he was found guilty of sexually assaulting at least 265 young women and girls during a 22-year period, which included many Olympic and U.S. women’s national gymnasts. OKLAHOMA WINS NCAA WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIP FOR FOURTH TIME IN FIVE YEARS In Gardner’s case, he pleaded guilty to placing a hidden camera in a bathroom at a gymnastics studio in Purvis, Mississippi, between December 2017 and April 2018, where he would record his students. An investigation found that Gardner created videos with close-up images of at least 10 minors naked or undressing. Investigators found the videos on his computers years later while looking into claims that he was sexually abusing gymnasts in Iowa. Some of Gardner’s former students at Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance Institute in West Des Moines, Iowa, claimed he used his position to prey on them, citing so in police reports and civil lawsuits. Gardner was a key coach for top youth gymnasts that would frequent the institute founded by Liang "Chow" Qiao, another prominent coach known for producing Olympic talent. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Gardner has not yet been charged in connection with the Iowa claims, though authorities noted they would be waiting for the results of the federal case before determining how to proceed. Some of the women involved in Gardner’s federal case also argued that USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Center for SafeSport were notified of his behavior in 2017. However, they claim the organizations failed to take action to remove him from the sport for years. In 2022, Gardner was suspended after a gymnast at Chow’s accused him of sexual abuse. Chow later fired him. SafeSport did its own investigation at the time, noting that Chow and other coaches were made aware of the allegations of sexual misconduct against Gardner. But they failed to report them to SafeSport, which is required by policy. Other lawsuits still remain against Gardner, USA Gymnastics and Chow’s Gymnastics. The Associated Press contributed to this report. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad02a4a75342cf4db906ec6 Canadian singer Joni Mitchell officially becomes American citizen after 62-year journey te 2026-10-15T01:20:10.040Z Canadian singer Joni Mitchell officially becomes American citizen after 62-year journey Joni Mitchell has officially become an American citizen at age 82, more than six decades after she first moved to the United States. The music icon, who hails from Canada, announced the news on Instagram as she shared a photo of herself beaming while holding an American flag along with a video from her naturalization ceremony. "A journey that began 62 years ago," Mitchell wrote in the caption of her post. ART GARFUNKEL JOINS GROWING LIST OF CELEBRITIES CONSIDERING A MOVE ABROAD OVER TRUMP PRESIDENCY Mitchell wore a red and navy blue floral cardigan that had an American flag pin along with a red beaded necklace, a red beret and black pants with black boots while posing in between an American flag and a Department of Homeland Security flag. In the video that Mitchell uploaded, she was seen sitting in the front row at the ceremony as the speaker announced, "And Joni Mitchell, Canada" to cheers and applause from the audience. According to KSL, Mitchell will also retain her Canadian citizenship as both the U.S. and Canada legally permit dual citizenship. The legendary singer-songwriter was born Roberta Joan Anderson in Fort Macleod, Alberta to Royal Canadian Air Force flight lieutenant William Andrew Anderson and teacher Myrtle Marguerite. Mitchell's family lived on several bases during World War II before eventually settling in Saskatoon, which the singer has often referred to as her hometown. She went on to attend the Alberta College of Art in Calgary before dropping out and relocating to Toronto, where she played gigs at coffee houses and folk clubs. The "Both Sides Now" songstress moved to the United States in 1965 at age 21 after marrying American folk singer Chuck Mitchell. The former couple, who lived in Detroit, Michigan, performed together as a folk duo before divorcing in 1967. After their divorce, Mitchell left Detroit and moved to New York City, where she became part of the Greenwich Village folk scene and performed along the East Coast. By 1968, Mitchell had moved to Los Angeles, settling in Laurel Canyon, which was becoming a hub for singer-songwriters including David Crosby, Graham Nash and others. In the mid-1970s, Mitchell moved to LA's Bel Air neighborhood, where she lived in a historic 1920s home for decades. Mitchell went on to build her legendary music career while living in California, where she recorded many of her most acclaimed albums, including "Blue," "Court and Spark" and 'Ladies of the Canyon.'" Throughout her career, Mitchell has won 11 Grammy Awards and she was inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1997. She was also recognized with the Kennedy Center Honors in 2021 and received the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in 2023. The musician currently lives in Santa Barbara, California. Mitchell is an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump and expressed frustration that she couldn't vote in U.S. elections because she was Canadian. CHRIS ROBINSON, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FACE BACKLASH AS 'AMERICANS HAVE HAD ENOUGH' OF BEING LECTURED: EXPERT During a performance at the Hollywood Bowl in LA in October 2024, Mitchell slammed Trump while performing her 1985 song "Dog Eat Dog," according to Billboard. After singing a lyric about wealthy financiers, she added, "Like Donald Trump!" Following her performance of the song, Mitchell responded to an audience member who shouted an anti-Trump remark. "'F--- Donald Trump.' I love that song," she said, apparently referencing rapper YG's 2016 protest song "FDT (F--- Donald Trump)" featuring the late rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle. She then encouraged Americans to participate in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, in which Trump ran against Democratic nominee former Vice President Kamala Harris. "Everybody get out and vote. This is an important one. I wish I could vote — I'm Canadian. I'm one of those lousy immigrants," Mitchell said. Months before becoming an American citizen, Mitchell criticized the political climate in the U.S. while accepting a lifetime achievement award at Canada's Juno Awards in March. At the ceremony, Mitchell praised Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying, "I'm so glad to be back in Canada. This man is a blessing. You guys are so fortunate." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE She also appeared to take a swipe at the Trump administration while contrasting Canada with the U.S. "I'm living in the States and you know what's happening there," she said. Following Mitchell's comments at the Juno Awards, the White House issued a dismissive response. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When asked about her remarks, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told The Independent, "Who the hell is Joni Mitchell?" PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Mitchell also appeared to express opposition to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies during the 2026 Grammy Awards. While accepting the award for Best Historical Album, she wore an "ICE OUT" pin, joining other entertainers protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad02a4975342cf4db906ebd White House punches back at Chicago Mayor Johnson over reparations demands te 2026-10-15T01:20:09.022Z White House punches back at Chicago Mayor Johnson over reparations demands The White House punched back at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday after the progressive mayor claimed President Donald Trump neglected compensation for descendants of formerly enslaved Black Americans while favoring the wealthy. Johnson appeared on the "Native Land Pod" podcast Sunday to discuss his administration's crime-reduction efforts in Chicago, where violent crime rates have fallen sharply, according to the Johnson administration and Chicago Police Department data. Speaking with hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum, Johnson argued that public safety "has to be something more than just policing," highlighting city investments in "mental behavioral healthcare, promoting detectives, and expanding and investing in CVI (community violence intervention)." REPARATIONS ACTIVISTS CALL OUT BLUE STATES FOR USING SLAVERY HISTORY TO FUND BROADER AGENDA The podcast hosts turned to a recent Truth Social post by Trump targeting Illinois leadership over crime. "Chicago is suffering an unprecedented and particularly violent crime wave that is getting worse by the day," Trump posted on Oct. 6. "The Federal Government can extinguish it quickly and completely, but the Mayor of Chicago, or the Governor of Illinois, must ask for our help. What is wrong with them? Why aren’t they asking? TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE! President DJT." Johnson pushed back against the president’s statement, alleging Trump enriched wealthy Americans while ignoring the demands of "descendants of the formerly enslaved." "He's so sorry. It's real pathetic, right, because it's so disingenuous … This is the president who just released the largest upward transfer of wealth into the hands of the ultrarich at the expense of the demands of those of us who are descendants of the formerly enslaved," Johnson said. "The largest upward transfer of wealth at the expense of education, housing, health care, transportation, good-paying jobs, which literally were all the demands of the formerly enslaved," he added. TRUMP ADMIN VOWS TO STOP REPARATIONS PROGRAMS, ACCUSES OFFICIALS OF 'VIRTUE SIGNALING' TO GET 'VOTES' Johnson also said Trump "cut [the] violence prevention budget by 800 million dollars," slamming the president for being concerned "about the wrong borders" as illegal weapons pour into Chicago. "He cut the ATF budget by 30%. My local police department has worked in tandem with the AFT to get illegal weapons off the streets of Chicago. This year alone, we have removed almost 9000 illegal weapons off the street." The White House dismissed Johnson's claims and called on the mayor to focus on local public safety. "Government programs that dole out money based on race are illegal," a White House spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. "Chicago would be better served if Mayor Johnson focused more on lowering his city’s homicide rate instead of advocating for divisive, unconstitutional government action."  BLACK CHICAGOANS CALL ON REPARATIONS FROM GOVERNMENT, MONEY DEPOSITS LIKE 'STIMULUS' CHECKS According to the mayor's office, Chicago has seen notable drops in violent crime since Johnson took office in May 2023, including double-digit decreases in homicides, shootings, and overall violent crime.  Chicago has "achieved historic double-digit decreases in crime and violence" in 2025, a spokesperson for Johnson told Fox News Digital, and is on track to see even further decreases in violent crime in 2026, with homicides down 3.8%, shootings down 1.3%, and robberies down 20.9% from the same period last year. While Johnson did not explicitly use the word "reparations" during the interview, a spokesperson pointed Fox News Digital to the city’s reparations initiatives. Johnson previously signed an executive order establishing a 40-member reparations task force intended to address "historical harms committed against Black Chicagoans and their ancestors." In March, Johnson announced the "Repair Chicago" public engagement initiative aimed at gathering lived experiences from Black residents to inform future municipal policy and direct equity measures. The push for reparations in the region comes as the federal government ramps up legal scrutiny of local programs. Nearby Evanston, Illinois, launched a first-of-its-kind reparations program in 2021 offering $25,000 grants to eligible Black residents or their direct descendants for housing and home repairs, funded by local taxes on legal recreational marijuana sales. To date, Evanston has distributed more than $7 million of an allotted $20 million fund. Earlier this year, the city's Reparations Committee cleared an additional wave of funding for 44 residents. However, the Trump administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled plans to challenge race-conscious distribution models. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division previously told Fox News Digital that local officials pushing these measures are "virtue signaling" to win votes. CHICAGO REPARATIONS ADVOCATES SAY FEDERAL GOV MORALLY OWES '7 QUADRILLION DOLLARS' IN SLAVE LABOR Federal intervention is expanding elsewhere as well. In September last year, the DOJ warned officials in Buncombe County, North Carolina, that it would investigate potential civil rights violations if local leaders approved recommendations from the Asheville-Buncombe Community Reparations Commission. Responding to Johnson's remarks on the podcast, White House Spokeswoman Allison Schuster emphasized that the administration remains committed to dismantling race-based initiatives. "President Trump was resoundingly elected with a mandate to end divisive, racist policies and restore merit and efficiency," Schuster told Fox News Digital. "DEI ran rampant during the Biden Administration, and Americans ultimately paid the price for these destructive policies with a restricted labor pool, higher operational costs, and workforce inefficiencies. The Trump Administration will always promote equal treatment under the law for every American, regardless of race or ethnicity." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad02a4675342cf4db906e9a Montez Sweat Suspension Could Bring an Early End to His Bears Tenure te 2026-10-15T01:20:06.496Z Montez Sweat Suspension Could Bring an Early End to His Bears Tenure Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat may have cost himself a lot more than two game checks with his recent suspension. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad027f875342cf4db906e65 Fest of Fall promises an eclectic lineup of fun te 2026-10-15T01:10:16.618Z Fest of Fall promises an eclectic lineup of fun Posse Grounds filled with cornhole, pickleball and more offerings Fest of Fall returns with an estimated 1,000 people coming out to Posse Grounds Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., to celebrate the changing of the seasons. And this year’s edition promises something for everyone with o Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad027f175342cf4db906e38 Copper theft suspect's daring escape caught on bodycam video before deputies discover what he left behind te 2026-10-15T01:10:09.750Z Copper theft suspect's daring escape caught on bodycam video before deputies discover what he left behind An Oklahoma copper theft suspect stunned a deputy with a headfirst dive through a closed window, but overlooked one detail that helped deputies track him down. The encounter unfolded Oct. 1, when Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a vacant home on Sunset Lane, according to information included in the agency’s bodycam video. A deputy found Rayven Lee Wooten, 24, of Nicoma Park, inside allegedly stealing copper wire from a dishwasher, authorities said. WATCH: MAN ACCUSED OF AIMING FLAMETHROWER AT OFFICERS SERVING EVICTION NOTICE IN WILD BODYCAM VIDEO Video shared by the sheriff’s office captures the deputy confronting Wooten and repeatedly ordering him to take his hands out of his pockets, turn around and get on his knees. "You’re not listening," the deputy said. "Turn around and get on your knees. You will get shot." Wooten instead ran around the kitchen and dove headfirst through the closed living room window, prompting a startled expletive from the deputy. "He just bailed out the window. He’s on foot," the deputy radioed. WATCH: WILD TRAFFIC STOP TURNS CHAOTIC AS SUSPECT DRIVES OFF WITH ONE COP INSIDE, DRAGS SECOND OFFICER Wooten initially escaped, but deputies said he left his backpack behind with his driver’s license inside, helping them track him down. The sheriff’s office had its own review of the dramatic getaway. "A suspect took the phrase ‘Make a break for it’ a little too literally!" the agency wrote alongside the video, adding that the man "missed his calling as a Hollywood stuntman." Viewers had plenty to say about the deputy’s stunned reaction and the clue the suspect left behind. WATCH: MISSOURI SUSPECT DIVES HEADFIRST OFF BRIDGE IN WILD BID TO EVADE DEPUTIES "So he did all that, then left his identification behind lol," one commenter wrote. "The deputy’s reaction … total disbelief," another added. "Being flabbergasted and the frustration of unlocking the front door = priceless," a third wrote. Officials said Wooten is charged with burglary, resisting arrest and obstructing an officer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad027f075342cf4db906e2f Rams tackle Alaric Jackson wins appeal, will miss just one game for punching Bills' Bradley Chubb te 2026-10-15T01:10:08.806Z Rams tackle Alaric Jackson wins appeal, will miss just one game for punching Bills' Bradley Chubb NFL hearing officer Derrick Brooks reduced Los Angeles Rams tackle Alaric Jackson’s suspension from two games to one on Wednesday for striking Buffalo Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb. The incident occurred moments after Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime victory over the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Monday night. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After removing his jersey and shoulder pads, Jackson approached the postgame handshake line and threw a punch at Chubb. Jackson later claimed Chubb made sexually degrading remarks about his mother during the game. Chubb did not retaliate. The successful appeal saves Jackson an estimated $934,555 against his $16.8 million base salary, reducing his lost pay from two game checks to one. RAMS OFFENSIVE LINEMAN PUNCHES BILLS LINEBACKER AFTER THRILLING GAME: 'TEMPERS GOT FLARED' "They always catch the second guy, so I let him swing, and then my teammates held me back, and I just chilled," Chubb said postgame. Jackson will serve the one-game ban Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals and is eligible to return in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The official suspension statement read, in part: "After the game, as players were shaking hands and exchanging jerseys, Jackson struck Buffalo linebacker Bradley Chubb in the face after a brief confrontation, violating Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to "any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship." The ruling comes amid Jackson's prior disciplinary history with the league. The NFL suspended Jackson for the first two games of the 2024 season under the Personal Conduct Policy regarding unconsented phone recordings, and he entered a diversion program following a June arrest on suspicion of domestic violence. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad027ef75342cf4db906e26 Mike Tomlin offers blunt take on NFL players-only meetings: ‘I think you’re dead’ te 2026-10-15T01:10:07.719Z Mike Tomlin offers blunt take on NFL players-only meetings: ‘I think you’re dead’ The Dallas Cowboys’ uneven start continued in Week 5, when they fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and dropped to 2-3 through five games. Much of the scrutiny has centered on Dallas’ defense, which has struggled to find consistency during the team’s early-season stretch. Against that backdrop, the Cowboys reportedly held a players-only meeting. Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach and current NBC Sports NFL analyst Mike Tomlin offered his perspective on what a players-only meeting can signal about a team’s state of affairs. MIKE TOMLIN'S COACH CRITICISM MAKES HIM BETTER TV ANALYST BUT RAISES QUESTION WHETHER HE'S EYEING COWBOYS JOB "I think you’re dead," Tomlin told ESPN’s Jason Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, during the latest episode of the brothers’ "New Heights" podcast. Tomlin later clarified that his concern was less about whether a players-only meeting had occurred than about the fact that it became a subject of public discussions. "If it did occur, I’d like to not hear about it," Tomlin said. "The fact that you hear about it is what makes it BS." JERRY JONES GOES ALL IN AS COWBOYS TRADE FOR STEELERS' JOEY PORTER JR IN HOPES OF SUPER BOWL PUSH Jason Kelce’s visible support for the Philadelphia Eagles during broadcasts has drawn attention since he retired from the only team he played for and moved into broadcasting. Travis Kelce then asked whether Tomlin had faced criticism for speaking fondly of the Steelers during "Football Night in America" broadcasts. "To be honest with ya, I don’t care if I do," Tomlin said. "How can you be somewhere 19 years, man, and had really a personal stake in most of the guys being there and not care for ’em? Not root for ’em? Not be for ’em? I’m not gonna pretend that I’m not. I can’t do that. Certainly, I got a job to do, and I’m gonna do it. But everybody knows where my heart is and where my support is, and I’m not apologizing for that." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Matt Eberflus served as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator last season under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. He joined the San Francisco 49ers as assistant head coach/defense for 2026, with Dallas turning to Christian Parker to lead the defense. The Cowboys have shown modest improvement under Parker in some areas, but they still rank near the bottom of the NFL in yards allowed per game through five weeks. Shortly after last Thursday’s 24-16 loss to the Bucs, Schottenheimer began making changes to a Dallas defense that has largely struggled thus far. One of those changes included adding a familiar face to the coaching staff. Mike Pettine will join the Cowboys as senior defensive assistant. Pettine has also worked with Parker in the past. The Cowboys will travel to historic Lambeau Field on Sunday night for a Week 6 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad027ec75342cf4db906def Ricursive Intelligence is betting on AI-designed chips to help solve the compute crisis te 2026-10-15T01:10:04.893Z Ricursive Intelligence is betting on AI-designed chips to help solve the compute crisis The founders detailed how their startup is developing AI that can design chips, learn from each iteration, and improve subsequent designs, all with the goal of automating and accelerating the chip design process. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0233e75342cf4db906d2d Katie Zacharia Is Trump’s New Press Secretary. But Is She a Lawyer? te 2026-10-15T00:50:06.998Z Katie Zacharia Is Trump’s New Press Secretary. But Is She a Lawyer? Katie Zacharia told The New York Times that the confusion over her legal credentials is the result of one big misunderstanding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0233d75342cf4db906d11 David Ortiz Has Thoughts on Ohtani Being in LA Lineup; They Aren’t Pretty te 2026-10-15T00:50:05.945Z David Ortiz Has Thoughts on Ohtani Being in LA Lineup; They Aren’t Pretty Probably not a good sign that the Red Sox legend started the sentence with “Look, I love Ohtani…” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0233c75342cf4db906cf5 Flock CEO defends surveillance technology amid national backlash: ‘We shouldn’t pause progress’ te 2026-10-15T00:50:04.447Z Flock CEO defends surveillance technology amid national backlash: ‘We shouldn’t pause progress’ At TechCrunch Disrupt, Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended his company's surveillance technology despite growing privacy concerns, arguing that its crime-fighting benefits outweigh the risks of abuse. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad020e875342cf4db906a12 Chargers Could Replace OC Mike McDaniel With This Former Head Coach: Report te 2026-10-15T00:40:08.604Z Chargers Could Replace OC Mike McDaniel With This Former Head Coach: Report The Chargers haven't decided about Mike McDaniel's future on the staff, but if they choose to let him go, they have a backup plan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad020e775342cf4db906a09 Should SF Giants Consider This Braves Pitcher Reunion After Dismal Season? te 2026-10-15T00:40:07.380Z Should SF Giants Consider This Braves Pitcher Reunion After Dismal Season? Another day, another San Francisco free agent consideration. But this time? It’s fixing a trade that went down during the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad020e675342cf4db906a00 NFL Reduces Alaric Jackson's Suspension Following Punch te 2026-10-15T00:40:06.093Z NFL Reduces Alaric Jackson's Suspension Following Punch Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson had his suspension reduced following a postgame incident Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad020e475342cf4db9069e4 Meet the five companies competing in the Startup Battlefield finals at Disrupt 2026 te 2026-10-15T00:40:04.290Z Meet the five companies competing in the Startup Battlefield finals at Disrupt 2026 It’s time to unveil the five companies that will be competing in the Startup Battlefield finals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad01e8e75342cf4db906997 How Trump Voters Feel About High Grocery Prices Ahead of The Midterms te 2026-10-15T00:30:06.207Z How Trump Voters Feel About High Grocery Prices Ahead of The Midterms With the midterms nearing, some are venting frustration with the president while others are standing by him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad01c3975342cf4db906928 Trump torches Democrats at Arizona rally, warns they will ‘destroy our country’ ahead of midterms te 2026-10-15T00:20:09.033Z Trump torches Democrats at Arizona rally, warns they will ‘destroy our country’ ahead of midterms President Donald Trump brought a blunt warning to Arizona voters Wednesday, declaring Democrats would "destroy our country" as he blasted their State of the Union conduct and urged supporters to turn the state red from top to bottom. With Election Day less than three weeks away, Trump rallied behind Republican gubernatorial nominee Rep. Andy Biggs and a slate of GOP candidates during a campaign stop in Bullhead City, taking aim at Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs and calling for a victory in honor of Charlie Kirk. "On election night, Arizona is going to prove that America does not belong to those who hate it," Trump said. "America belongs to those who love, love, love, love — love it." TRUMP CAMPAIGN INSIDER REVEALS STRATEGY BEHIND MIDTERM BLITZ THAT WHITE HOUSE HOPES PAYS OFF BIG Biggs joined Trump onstage and pointed back to the president’s February State of the Union address to Congress, accusing Democrats of refusing to stand when Trump challenged lawmakers about their commitment to Americans. "Vote Republican top to bottom," Biggs told the crowd. "Let’s turn Arizona red." TRUMP ISSUES BLUNT MIDTERM WARNING, VANCE GREETED WITH ‘48’ CHANTS: TOP TAKEAWAYS FROM GOP CONVENTION Trump seized on the criticism, shifting to lawmakers’ reactions to a veteran honored during the speech. "Not one Democrat smiled or clapped," Trump said. "And that’s when I looked at them and I said, ‘You people are crazy.’" JOHN FETTERMAN DEFENDS TRUMP SUPPORTERS, CONDEMNS FELLOW DEMOCRATS' 'F--- TRUMP' STRATEGY "But that’s what we have," he continued. "They’ll destroy our country." Trump’s account combined separate moments from the Feb. 24 address. He awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams, who was 100 at the time, as Trump recalled Wednesday. He also recognized World War II veteran George "Buddy" Taggart. MICHAEL MONSOOR HAD AN ESCAPE ROUTE — THE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT CHOSE TO SAVE HIS TEAMMATES INSTEAD The partisan stand-or-sit confrontation came when Trump asked lawmakers to affirm that the government’s first duty was to protect American citizens rather than illegal immigrants.  Republicans rose while many Democrats remained seated. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania separately said he stood to recognize honored guests, including veterans. On Wednesday, Trump also aimed repeated personal attacks at Hobbs, who Biggs is seeking to unseat, calling her a "low IQ individual." BATTLEGROUND DEM GOVERNOR TORCHED FOR ‘DRUNKEN SAILOR’ SPENDING GOP CRITIC SAYS IS SYMBOLIC OF BIGGER PROBLEM Trump praised Biggs’ running mate, former state Sen. Sine Kerr, who is seeking to become Arizona’s first lieutenant governor.  Biggs selected Kerr in July for the newly created office. TRUMP FLEXES GOP MUSCLE IN ARIZONA PRIMARIES AS DEMS DODGE FAR-LEFT UPSET Trump also urged supporters to elect Republican secretary of state candidate Alex Kolodin, calling him "a warrior for election integrity" as he attacked Democratic incumbent Adrian Fontes. "You look good, central casting, actually," Trump told Kolodin, joking that he looked "a little bit nerdy." Trump gave shoutouts to Republican Reps. Paul Gosar, Abe Hamadeh and Eli Crane, describing Hamadeh and Crane as "warriors." He also praised congressional candidate Mark Lamb, calling him "a friend of mine" and urging voters to send him to Washington to represent Arizona’s 5th Congressional District. The rally also included a tribute to Kirk, whom Trump remembered on what he said would have been the conservative activist’s 33rd birthday. "A great person, a great man, a great friend of mine," Trump said as the crowd chanted, "Charlie! Charlie!" Trump offered support to Kirk’s widow, Erika, and their family before turning the remembrance into a call to vote. "In Charlie’s honor, we want you to go out and vote," Trump said. "He’d be out there fighting like nobody else. So let’s have a big victory in honor of Charlie Kirk." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad01c3875342cf4db90691f Elizabeth Hurley sizzles in bathrobe as diamond ring sparks Billy Ray Cyrus romance speculation te 2026-10-15T00:20:08.060Z Elizabeth Hurley sizzles in bathrobe as diamond ring sparks Billy Ray Cyrus romance speculation Elizabeth Hurley's latest sultry selfies have put a massive ring in the spotlight. The 61-year-old actress shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the set of her new television project, posing in a white bathrobe that slipped off one shoulder while a large diamond ring on her left hand caught attention. In one mirror selfie, Hurley lounged on a bed with her bare legs on display, holding up her phone as the oversized ring sparkled on her finger. ELIZABETH HURLEY WOWS IN DARING YELLOW STRING BIKINI AS SHE CELEBRATES HER 61ST BIRTHDAY Her highlighted brunette hair fell in loose waves around her face, while the loosely draped robe revealed one shoulder. Another photo showed Hurley posing for a mirror selfie in the same white robe, with one leg stretched across the bed. Although the ring remained on her finger, it was turned inward, concealing the large stone seen in the other shot. The eye-catching ring left fans wondering whether it had something to do with her relationship with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus or was simply part of her character's wardrobe for the show. "Day 1 on set #TheBurbs 🎬❤️ @Peacock @ImagineEntertainment," Hurley captioned the Instagram carousel. One follower went straight to the question surrounding the ring. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "So should we be calling you by Mrs. Cyrus or Mrs. fisher ?" the person wrote. Hurley has not publicly explained the significance of the ring in the photos, and it remains unclear whether the jewelry belongs to her or her character. Other followers focused on the actress's return to television. Her son, Damian Hurley, enthusiastically commented, "SO EXCITED ❤️❤️❤️." "Can’t wait," another person wrote. "Nice robe for day one 🎬," a third added. Hurley also included a photo of a colorful flower arrangement featuring purple roses and pink blooms, accompanied by a handwritten note reading, "Welcome to The Burbs! Love Celeste." The flowers appeared to be a welcome from Celeste Hughey, the creator and executive producer of Peacock's "The 'Burbs." Hurley is joining the second season of Peacock's "The 'Burbs" as Beverly "Bev" Fisher, the mother of Rob Fisher, played by Jack Whitehall. The mystery comedy, loosely inspired by the 1989 film starring Tom Hanks, follows a married couple whose move into the husband's childhood home exposes unsettling secrets in their seemingly quiet suburban neighborhood. ELIZABETH HURLEY SIZZLES IN SKIMPY ORANGE BIKINI AS SHE FLAUNTS HER SVELTE PHYSIQUE AT 60 Further details about Hurley's character and her role in the upcoming season have not yet been revealed. While the ring's meaning remains a mystery, Hurley's real-life romance with Cyrus has been anything but a secret. The actress and the "Achy Breaky Heart" singer went public with their relationship on Easter Sunday in April 2025, sharing a photo of Cyrus kissing Hurley on the cheek. The couple first met while filming the 2022 holiday movie "Christmas in Paradise," although their romance did not begin until they reconnected years later. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Cyrus previously revealed that Hurley reached out to him during a difficult period in his life, sending an unexpected message of support after they had gone roughly two years without speaking. "We did very few scenes together but the couple times we were in the same scene there was a chemistry there," Cyrus said during an appearance on Apple Music Country's "The Ty Bentli Show," according to People. "We just laughed, and it was at a time I wasn’t laughing a lot." The country singer said their connection ultimately developed into something that brought him happiness after a challenging stretch. "It's just a good thing. It's been a long time since I've been this happy," he said. BILLY RAY CYRUS GUSHES OVER 'BEAUTIFUL GIRLFRIEND' ELIZABETH HURLEY AFTER OLIVIER AWARDS RED CARPET More recently, Hurley offered a glimpse into their relationship during a July 2026 appearance on the British talk show "This Morning." Asked about their blended families and the time they spend between the United States and England, Hurley appeared pleased with how the arrangement was working. "Well, blended families and blended continents," she said. "It's actually great." Hurley explained that Cyrus had become increasingly comfortable spending extended periods at her home in the English countryside. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Billy hadn't really been to England much, apart from short tours or something, but he spent months on end in England in the country," she said. "He loves it, too." The actress also joked that Cyrus has been attempting to improve his domestic skills. "He's definitely a country boy," Hurley said. "He can't cook or really do anything like that. So he's trying to learn because he wants to be able to bring me a tray for breakfast or something," she continued. "That hasn't quite happened yet." Hurley added that Cyrus had managed to help with one task around her property: picking apples from her orchard. Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for Hurley for comment regarding the ring. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad01c3575342cf4db9068fe Red Sox Predicted to Sign Star Outfielder in Major Offseason Move te 2026-10-15T00:20:05.772Z Red Sox Predicted to Sign Star Outfielder in Major Offseason Move The Boston Red Sox are being predicted to sign star outfielder Randy Arozarena in free agency during this offseason. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad019e175342cf4db906894 Drake Maye Makes Feelings Clear on AJ Brown's Patriots Return te 2026-10-15T00:10:09.814Z Drake Maye Makes Feelings Clear on AJ Brown's Patriots Return Patriots quarterback Drake Maye reacted to teammate AJ Brown's return to practice after missing five games with an injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad019e075342cf4db90688b Warriors Announce Major Kristaps Porzingis Update Ahead of NBA Season te 2026-10-15T00:10:08.544Z Warriors Announce Major Kristaps Porzingis Update Ahead of NBA Season Kristaps Porzingis addresses his health struggles after the Warriors confirm he will remain sidelined indefinitely. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad019df75342cf4db90686f Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt te 2026-10-15T00:10:07.049Z Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt Every day, conversations unfold across social media and websites around the world. A seemingly insignificant post—whether it involves AI-generated misinformation, hate speech, or a damaging rumor—can quickly snowball into a much larger public controversy. Gudea, a company that tracks how stories and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad019dd75342cf4db906862 Proposición 430: Pima Community College pide a los votantes un bono de $250 millones ante la reducción de fondos estatales y federales te 2026-10-15T00:10:05.247Z Proposición 430: Pima Community College pide a los votantes un bono de $250 millones ante la reducción de fondos estatales y federales Read in English Cuando Andrew Martini era más joven y vivía en California, el garaje de su vecino comenzó a incendiarse. Llamaron al departamento de bomberos y, en cuestión de minutos, los bomberos llegaron al lugar para apagar el fuego. “Fue una experiencia realmente buena poder presenciar aquello y recibir la ayuda que necesitábamos en ese momento, especialmente por la eficiencia con la que actuaron”, dijo Martini. “Desde entonces, siempre he querido ayudar a la gente y poder hacer ese tipo de trabajo, porque me pareció muy interesante”. Actualmente, Martini cursa su segunda semana de formación en el programa de técnico en emergencias médicas (EMT, por sus siglas en inglés) del Pima Community College, con el objetivo de convertirse en bombero estructural o forestal. Hasta ahora, asegura que ha aprendido mucho en sus clases, especialmente porque la formación es muy práctica. “Ha sido de gran ayuda contar con maniquíes y poder practicar directamente con ellos”, dijo. “Es muy útil para entender cómo hacer las cosas correctamente y tener la oportunidad de realizar los procedimientos uno mismo, paso a paso y con calma, para comprender mejor el tema e involucrarse más en el proceso”. Andrew Martini (en el centro) aprende a realizar ventilación con bolsa-válvula-mascarilla (BVM) en un maniquí adulto que presenta apnea, durante su curso de EMT junto a sus compañeros de clase. El ejercicio consiste en insuflar aire en los pulmones de un adulto que ha dejado de respirar y es una de las primeras habilidades que Martini ha adquirido en su proceso para obtener la certificación como EMT. Crédito: Susan Barnett. Credit: Susan Barnett El programa de EMT podría beneficiarse de la aprobación de la Proposición 430, un bono de obligación general que proporcionaría $250 millones para modernizar las instalaciones antiguas del Pima Community College y ampliar la capacitación laboral en carreras de alta demanda y buenos salarios. Las boletas anticipadas se enviarán el 7 de octubre para las elecciones generales del 3 de noviembre. “Estamos en un punto en el que no estaríamos pidiendo esto si la institución realmente no lo necesitaría para seguir adelante”, dijo Greg Taylor, miembro de la Junta Directiva del Pima Community College. “No lo estamos pidiendo simplemente porque sería bueno contar con estas mejoras en el futuro. Estamos en una situación en la que son indispensables. Si no recibimos estos fondos adicionales para compensar las importantes pérdidas de financiamiento que estamos viendo por parte de los gobiernos estatal y federal, la institución no podrá continuar funcionando como hasta ahora y tendrá una capacidad mucho más limitada para responder a las necesidades de la comunidad”. Proyecto Cantidad Nuevo Centro de Excelencia de Seguridad Pública$39,800,000 Nueva sede de la policía del campus en el campus downtown$29,000,000 Renovar los centros de apoyo y éxito estudiantil$27,300,000 Modernizar y ampliar los espacios académicos (ciberseguridad/TI, artes, STEM, educación)$57,000,000 Actualizar y mejorar la infraestructura existente (instalaciones y TI)$58,900,000 Refinanciar bonos de ingresos para reducir los pagos futuros de intereses$38,000,000 Costo total estimado$250,000,000 Lo que haría el bono Si se aprueba el bono, las primeras prioridades serían atender el mantenimiento aplazado y las reparaciones necesarias, dijo David Bea, vicerrector ejecutivo de Finanzas y Administración, durante una sesión informativa organizada por Pima Foundation, una de las cinco que la fundación realizó para explicar la propuesta a los votantes. Alrededor de una docena de personas asistieron a la sesión, en la que el canciller Jeffrey Nasse mostró una imagen de una tubería obstruida por residuos como un ejemplo de las necesidades del colegio. “Han pasado 30 años desde la última vez que solicitamos un bono, mucho tiempo sin ese tipo de mejoras”, dijo Nasse. Añadió que la institución necesita modernizar todo, desde los sistemas de tecnología de la información (TI) y calefacción, ventilación y aire acondicionado (HVAC) hasta los sistemas eléctricos y otras instalaciones. “Además de que todo es muy antiguo y no es adecuado para respaldar nuestra misión, las cosas son cada vez más caras, por lo que incluso tratar de reunir los recursos necesarios a medida que aumenta la inflación representa un desafío para la institución.” El bono también le permitiría al colegio ahorrar aproximadamente $4 millones mediante el refinanciamiento de la deuda existente, dijo Nasse. Otros proyectos incluyen $29 millones para construir la sede de la policía en el campus del centro de Tucson, $27.3 millones para renovar los centros de apoyo y éxito estudiantil y $57 millones para modernizar y ampliar los espacios académicos. Los proyectos se llevarían a cabo por etapas, y algunos aún necesitarían pasar por el proceso de diseño arquitectónico y revisión de los programas. Bea estimó que los primeros edificios nuevos abrirían en un plazo de tres a cinco años, y que muchos proyectos estarían en las últimas etapas de construcción alrededor del quinto año. El canciller Jeffrey Nasse habla ante una docena de asistentes en el campus West de Pima sobre la necesidad de la Proposición 430. El evento fue una de las cinco sesiones informativas organizadas por la Fundación Pima para informar a los votantes. Crédito: Susan Barnett. Credit: Susan Barnett ¿Por qué ahora? El bono de $250 millones se calculó utilizando una fórmula que el estado empleaba para asignar fondos de capital y operación a los colegios comunitarios. Según Jeff Silvyn, asesor jurídico general del colegio, Pima hubiera recibido aproximadamente $221 millones si no se hubieran aplicado los recortes al financiamiento estatal. “El bono que estamos solicitando es apenas un poco más que esa cantidad. Por lo tanto, prácticamente compensaría lo que la institución dejó de recibir en fondos estatales”, dijo Silvyn. Para una vivienda valuada en $250,000, el costo para un residente del Condado de Pima sería de aproximadamente $2.60 al mes, es decir, unos $31 al año, añadió.  Han pasado 30 años desde la última vez que Pima solicitó a los votantes autorización para emitir un bono. Según los funcionarios de la institución, varios factores contribuyen a esta necesidad, entre ellos un aumento en la demanda, los continuos recortes estatales y la pérdida de subvenciones federales. Bea dijo que, si bien Pima solía recibir alrededor de $23 millones al año en fondos estatales para operaciones, mantenimiento e infraestructura, ahora, recibe $1.5 millones anuales del estado para apoyar los programas de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM, por sus siglas en inglés), así como los programas de capacitación laboral. Los primeros recortes se debieron a la recesión de 2008, cuando la legislatura redujo el presupuesto en unos $12 millones. Posteriormente, en 2016, los legisladores estatales eliminaron por completo la asignación anual de fondos operativos para los dos distritos de colegios comunitarios más grandes: Pima y Maricopa, según Silvyn. A nivel federal, el colegio ha perdido subvenciones que se habían renovado durante 30 años. El colegio afirma haber buscado formas de reducir costos: alquilando instalaciones en el Condado de Pima, reubicando programas y personal, y abordando el consumo de energía y agua mediante la modernización de los servicios públicos y la infraestructura. “Esperábamos poder contar con financiación estatal o federal para llevar a cabo este tipo de iniciativas, pero esos fondos ya no existen y no parece que vayan a volver a corto plazo”, señaló Taylor. “Así que la pregunta que nos queda es: ¿decidirán los votantes del Condado de Pima que el colegio es una institución en la que queremos invertir por nuestra cuenta?”. Si no se aprueba la emisión de bonos, el colegio tendrá que reducir el alcance de los proyectos y buscar otras vías de financiación, como aumentar el impuesto principal sobre la propiedad o las tasas de matrícula; ambas medidas quedan a discreción de la Junta de Gobierno del PCC. Este año, la institución aumentó la matrícula en $2.50 por crédito para los cursos de nivel inferior y añadió una tarifa de $10 por crédito para los estudiantes de secundaria inscritos en cursos de matrícula dual.  La Junta también aprobó un incremento del 2% en el impuesto sobre la propiedad para los residentes del Condado de Pima para el ciclo 2026-2027, lo que representa el aumento máximo permitido por la legislación estatal. El colegio tiene autorización para aumentar el impuesto principal sobre la propiedad un 2% cada año, pudiendo acumular los porcentajes no utilizados para años futuros, según explicó Justin Kree — director de relaciones con los medios — en un correo electrónico. “Por ejemplo, si el colegio comunitario aumentará los impuestos sobre la propiedad un 1% este año, la Junta podría incrementarlos hasta un 3% al año siguiente”, señaló. “Entre los 10 distritos de colegios comunitarios de Arizona, PCC tiene la cuarta tasa impositiva más baja y mantendría esa misma posición si se aprueba el bono”. Oposición No existe una oposición organizada a la propuesta, salvo un argumento en contra incluido en el folleto informativo para votantes de PCC que llegó a los buzones a finales de septiembre. En dicho folleto, Carlos Mejorado Carrillo, exalumno de PCC y residente del Condado de Pima, manifestó su oposición al bono, principalmente porque considera que la institución no ha sido lo suficientemente transparente con la comunidad. Dice que PCC no ha publicado “una contabilidad de promesas a resultados clara que muestre cómo las inversiones anteriores mejoraron la finalización, el empleo, los salarios, el acceso y la equidad” en relación con la Proposición 481. La propuesta, aprobada en 2020 por los votantes con el 70% de respaldo, otorgó a la institución mayor flexibilidad para utilizar los ingresos fiscales sin afectar a los contribuyentes. El asesor jurídico general, Silvyn, dijo que existen tres mecanismos distintos para garantizar que los fondos del bono se utilicen según lo prometido: la junta directiva, elegida por los votantes; un comité de finanzas y auditoría, cuyos integrantes son seleccionados por la junta y está conformado por entre ocho y 12 miembros de la comunidad con experiencia relevante en el área; y la auditoría anual que realiza el estado. El programa de EMT del campus East de Pima utiliza equipos de nivel profesional para capacitar a los estudiantes en situaciones reales que podrían enfrentar en el campo de trabajo; por ejemplo, una camilla líder en el sector que fue una de las primeras en incorporar un sistema de elevación hidráulica para reducir la carga física de los técnicos. Crédito: Susan Barnett. Credit: Susan Barnett Nuevo Centro de Excelencia para el Personal de Primera Respuesta y la Seguridad Pública Cuando Martini, estudiante del programa de EMT, investigaba dónde continuar su formación, acompañó a varias estaciones de bomberos durante sus recorridos de trabajo y habló con numerosos bomberos para preguntarles dónde le convenía estudiar. Según dijo, todos le recomendaron a Pima. Aunque antes no sabía nada sobre el bono, afirmó que ahora va a “votar a favor al 100%”. “Las personas recibirán una mejor capacitación, utilizarán mejores materiales y tendrán mejores equipos. Estarán mejor preparadas para salvar vidas y ayudar a las personas cuando lo necesiten”, dijo. “Lo más importante es que tendrán esa confianza en sí mismas y sabrán que pueden atender a quienes necesitan ayuda”. Muchos de los profesionales de seguridad pública de Tucson han recibido capacitación en Pima, según Todd Canale, decano de Seguridad Pública del colegio, gracias a un acuerdo de colaboración que mantiene con varias agencias de primeros auxilios de Tucson y del Condado de Pima. El colegio también colabora con organizaciones comunitarias, como el programa Earn While You Learn de AMR, en el que los estudiantes reciben un pago mientras completan un curso de seis semanas para obtener su certificación de EMT. Ese programa, al igual que el programa de paramédicos de la institución — que Canale describió como un “programa de referencia en todo el país” —, se encuentra en una antigua escuela primaria de 60 años ubicada en la calle 29, donde ambos funcionan desde 2012. El año pasado se rompió una tubería de aguas residuales, lo que reforzó para Canale la necesidad de trasladar el programa al campus este. El bono destinaría $39.8 millones a la creación de un Centro de Excelencia para Personal de Emergencias y Seguridad Pública. El centro reuniría todas las disciplinas de seguridad pública bajo un mismo techo y contaría con espacios como salas de evidencia, módulos de simulación y posiblemente una sala de audiencias simulada, para que los estudiantes adquieran experiencia práctica en situaciones similares a las del mundo real. “Imaginen cuánto mejor preparados estarían los estudiantes si pudieran aprender y capacitarse en un entorno parecido al que encontrarán en su trabajo, con el mismo tipo de equipo que utilizarán cuando estén trabajando”, dijo Canale. “Esa es la idea. Así, cuando salgan de Pima Community College y comiencen a trabajar, se sentirán cómodos y estarán preparados”. The post Proposición 430: Pima Community College pide a los votantes un bono de $250 millones ante la reducción de fondos estatales y federales appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0178a75342cf4db9067ea Dodgers star Will Smith's wife delivers third 'October baby' just before Dodgers Game 3 bout vs Brewers te 2026-10-15T00:00:10.967Z Dodgers star Will Smith's wife delivers third 'October baby' just before Dodgers Game 3 bout vs Brewers The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a 2-0 hole in the NLCS as the series against the Milwaukee Brewers moves to the West Coast, and all the stars for the home team will need to be at their best. Dodgers catcher Will Smith, though, has a valid reason to be thinking elsewhere on Wednesday night: his wife delivered their third child. Smith’s wife, Cara, posted on Instagram Wednesday to announce the birth of their third daughter, Carter. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Our third October baby girl… Carter," Cara posted with cute emojis. As she mentioned, the Smith family has welcomed all three of their children now in the month of October. Charlotte, the couple’s first daughter, was born in 2022. Then, Layton came in October 2024 – where the Dodgers won the World Series. Now, the Smiths are hoping the arrival of Carter can lead to the team’s third trip to the World Series in three seasons. However, they head into Wednesday night chasing after the Brewers, owners of the best record in baseball this season, taking a commanding lead. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! But the arrival of Carter couldn’t have come at a better time for the Smiths, as Will had a break in between Games 2 and 3 to allow for travel and rest, with the series switching cities. Unfortunately for him, it’s not too long of a break, as Smith will be back behind the dish catching Blake Snell in what feels like a must-win game to get back into the series. Of course, it’s only Game 3 and momentum can swing at any time. But Los Angeles knows, because they’ve done it before to other teams, how strong a 3-0 series lead in a best-of-seven matchup can be. It’s not a place they want to be against the Brewers. Smith is also hoping his third daughter’s birth can give him a bit of luck, as he’s been struggling at the plate in recent games. Smith has gotten just one hit this postseason, going 1-for-19 with eight strikeouts and one walk. He isn’t the only Dodgers player struggling, though, as Shohei Ohtani has been reeling at the plate. The two-way superstar has been dealing with injuries to his knee and arm, but he said that is no excuse for how he’s been hitting. Manager Dave Roberts is leaving him in the lineup, as he was moved to sixth as the team’s designated hitter against left-hander Robert Gasser for the Brewers. Smith will hit behind Ohtani in the seven hole and assume his regular catching duties. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0178775342cf4db9067c9 Bills Announce Franchise History for Josh Allen, James Cook After Week 5 Win te 2026-10-15T00:00:07.787Z Bills Announce Franchise History for Josh Allen, James Cook After Week 5 Win The Buffalo Bills acknowledged franchise history accomplished by quarterback Josh Allen and running back James Cook. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0153575342cf4db906776 Arizona sues OpenAI over the dangers ChatGPT poses to children te 2026-10-14T23:50:13.127Z Arizona sues OpenAI over the dangers ChatGPT poses to children Icons for popular AI virtual assistant apps are seen on a smartphone screen. (Photo illustration by Getty Images) Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing OpenAI over its ChatGPT feature, saying it violates the state’s consumer fraud protections and endangers children.  In a wide-ranging, 87 page lawsuit filed in Maricopa County Superior Court on Wednesday, Mayes argues that OpenAI should be forced to implement stronger safety controls and required to pay a $10,000 fine for every time it engages in false or deceptive advertising. The lawsuit comes as attorneys general in Kansas, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, West Virginia, Montana and Idaho launch similar challenges in their own state courts. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE In a statement accompanying an announcement of the Arizona lawsuit, Mayes lambasted OpenAI for failing to implement protocols to keep children safe while at the same time financially benefitting from the data those children provide.  “OpenAI put Arizonans’ safety at risk by failing to implement adequate user protections or transparency measures, despite clear indications that minors were regularly interacting with its chatbot,” she said. “We’re suing OpenAI to protect Arizona children and to hold the company accountable for its repeated violations of Arizona law.”  The company and its flagship product, ChatGPT, has increasingly weathered criticism for advising users, including minors, on how to take their own lives. In California, 7 lawsuits have been filed against the company accusing it of wrongful death, negligence and assisted suicide. Four of the seven plaintiffs died by suicide.  Drew Pusateri, an OpenAI spokesperson, said in an emailed statement that ChatGPT has built-in “age-specific protections” that many other AI products lack and added that the company is working on improving its safety protocols.  “While no system can be perfect, we’ll continue to work with experts to inform our work and build additional safeguards, such as the parental controls, break reminders and age-appropriate model protections that exist today,” Pusateri said.  Pusateri also called on state leaders to consider policies that apply to all artificial intelligence companies, not just OpenAI.   “We’re committed to working with states on advancing pragmatic AI policies that apply to the entire AI industry — not just one company,” Pusateri said.  In her lawsuit, Mayes alleged that OpenAI flouted Arizona’s Consumer Fraud Act because it used deceptive marketing tactics to promote ChatGPT as a product that can help Arizonans handle important matters, including financial and health care decisions, without clarifying that the chatbot isn’t actually qualified to do so.  “Notably absent from ChatGPT’s advertisements are any adequate disclosures that ChatGPT can be wrong, make mistakes, or provide false or nonsensical information,” Mayes said in the lawsuit. “Also absent is any adequate disclosure that ChatGPT is not licensed to provide accounting, legal or medical services, or that millions of people use ChatGPT for conversations in which they discuss suicide, and that ChatGPT fails to direct many of those users to professional resources despite OpenAI representing that it is trained to do so.”  Under Arizona law, it is illegal to use deception, misrepresentation, or false pretenses to sell or advertise any merchandise, even if no one was actually deceived or misled. The attorney general can take such violations to court and seek up to $10,000 in civil penalties for each violation.  Mayes also criticized ChatGPT’s safety protocols as insufficient, noting that while it is rated for children 13 and older, other AI chatbots like Grok and Claude have stricter ratings. Grok is rated for children 16 and older and Claude is rated for people 18 and older. On top of that, Mayes said, ChatGPT has no actual age verification requirements in place. In an emailed statement, an OpenAI spokesperson said that while ChatGPT is rated for kids 13 and older, users need permission from their parents to use it if they’re younger than 18.  The lawsuit also accuses ChatGPT of using overly “sycophantic” language to extract personal information from users.  “Through conversations between ChatGPT and Arizonans, OpenAI is collecting, storing, and using the private and sensitive information of Arizonans including information regarding Arizonans’ health, finances, relationships, and families,” reads the lawsuit.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0153375342cf4db906757 John Stamos says Beach Boys legend Mike Love is facing 'serious health challenges' te 2026-10-14T23:50:11.382Z John Stamos says Beach Boys legend Mike Love is facing 'serious health challenges' John Stamos performed with the Beach Boys on Sunday at Ryman's Auditorium in Nashville. Before the show, the actor was overcome with emotion talking about Beach Boys legend Mike Love, who is facing "serious health challenges." Stamos, 63, shared a carousel of images on social media with his "musical hero and mentor" before admitting that he was "struggling" to put his feelings into words. "My beloved friend, father figure, musical hero and mentor, Mike Love, is facing serious health challenges," he wrote. "We hope he’ll be doing what he loves for years to come, but we don’t know what the future holds. We have tonight." At Tuesday's Hot Cuisine fundraiser for the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF), Stamos told Fox News Digital it was his mission to get Love to the Ryman Auditorium for a performance of a lifetime. ROD STEWART CONFIRMS FINAL TOUR AFTER HEART PROCEDURE AND HEALTH SCARES "Our goal was to get him up at the Ryman this weekend. He wanted it," Stamos said. "I've been spending a lot of time with him, you know, quiet time. We've been listening to music … Doo-wop, he loves Doo-Wop." "And I said, ‘You gotta tell me, do you really think you can do these shows this weekend?’ He said, ‘Yes, and I really want to.’ I said, 'We'll make it happen.'" Stamos added, "Everybody told him not to – doctors, his family – but it was something he wanted to do. He's made all my dreams come true and all my wishes. So I had to fulfill his wish, and we made sure that he got there and did a good job." SRF presented John Stamos with the Bob Saget Legacy Award, recognizing his steadfast support for scleroderma research and his commitment to following in Bob’s footsteps by shining a spotlight on scleroderma and raising funds toward a cure. Love's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. It's unclear what health struggles Love faces. Stamos and Love's son Brian Love made speeches prior to the show. "One thing about him is he's stubborn and he's steadfast, and he did not want to miss the Ryman. I mean, for good reason. Look at this place. So we are happy. We're going to be positive. We're gonna sing along. But I still remember something he told me when I was a child, and it stuck with me. I said, ‘Dad, why do you do so many shows?’ I mean, we are talking about a guy who's done over 100 concerts a year well up into his 80s," Brian said, via Variety. Adding: "That's just incredible, right? So he told me, ‘Well, if you don’t do as many concerts, you don't see as many towns, and then that means less people get to hear the amazing Beach Boys personally.' So he's always cared for the small towns, the fairs… This is obviously a much more well-known, beautiful venue. But he cares about the listener, and I think it's such an honor to be part of that. And we've gotta live in the moment." Stamos then said: "All we have is tonight really, and I think it's going to be very, very special. Mike, he insisted on being here… He's done over 7,000 live shows. And tonight'll be 7,422, I think exactly. I think that's where we're at. He's counting… We love you, and have the greatest night ever, and God bless you all." After the curtains opened, Love was seen already seated on stage, the outlet reported. He sang in his seat along with his bandmates, and did not do his lead vocals. During the performance, the Beach Boys legend addressed concerns about his health, and said, "Obviously I’ve been going through some health issues for quite a while. But I didn’t want to miss being at the Ryman with y’all." Variety reported that Love was helped up by Brian and Stamos at the end of the show as the song "We Are The Champions" by Queen played. JON BON JOVI ABRUPTLY ENDS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SHOW AFTER HEALTH SETBACK In his social media post, Stamos acknowledged that Love "is a fighter," and despite "doctors, family and friends urging him to focus on his health, he insists on being on stage." "He says he needs his band, the audience, his friends and drummer surrounding him to lift him up," Stamos wrote. "I’ve played with Mike for 41 years. I never imagined how deeply it would affect me to see someone larger than life face something so human and fragile." The Beach Boys have been touring in support of the 60th anniversary of their groundbreaking 11th studio album, "Pet Sounds." Stamos noted that "the Mike Love we see tonight may not be exactly the Mike we’ve always known. But he’s still every bit the Mike we love." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "His lyrics, optimism, unforgettable hooks and more than 7,000 concerts have brought joy to generations," Stamos wrote. "What he’s given me personally is immeasurable." "Forty-one years of stages, airplanes, hotel rooms, laughter and moments nobody else saw. He married Caitlin and me. He’s shared experiences with my family, and now my son." The "Full House" star admitted that Love didn't only give him a spot in the band, but he also "gave me a place in his life." WATCH HERE: JOHN STAMOS FULFILLS BEACH BOYS LEGEND MIKE LOVE'S WISH TO PLAY IN NASHVILLE GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "He taught me how to entertain, hold a stage, connect with an audience and make people feel something. I carry those lessons everywhere," Stamos said. "He’s made me a better musician, entertainer and man. "This life with Mike and the Beach Boys has become part of my identity. I’ve felt entrusted with being a steward of this extraordinary music, carrying it to new generations." Stamos wanted to "be completely present" performing with Love at the Ryman over the weekend and "hear every harmony, familiar joke and cheer. Feel that first chord hit and watch age, illness and time disappear. Just a bunch of guys making music together." He wrote that "Maybe the hardest part of loving someone is becoming so accustomed to the miracle of having them there that you forget it’s a miracle at all." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "Tonight, I won’t forget," Stamos wrote. "I want to cherish every second without feeling those seconds slipping away. That’s what I’m giving him." He added, "We don’t know what tomorrow brings. But we have tonight." Fox News Digital's Larry Fink contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0153275342cf4db90674e Rogan warns Trump's voters feel betrayed by Iran war with 'no easy way out' te 2026-10-14T23:50:10.432Z Rogan warns Trump's voters feel betrayed by Iran war with 'no easy way out' Podcaster Joe Rogan discussed the war in Iran with actor Michael Douglas on Wednesday, arguing that the conflict has angered supporters of President Donald Trump, who voted for him in part because of his promises to avoid new wars. "I do not like this Iran war in any way, shape, or form," Rogan said. "It doesn't make any sense for us. It seems like it's getting really out of hand. They were trying to get every single president, including Trump in his first term, to do this," Rogan said on his podcast. Douglas, who is both Jewish and a pro-Israel Democrat, agreed that the conflict was a mistake. "Now we've done it, and it's very clear it's a giant quagmire. It's very clear there's no easy way out. Not good," Rogan said. "And there's still a lot of people that insist that it had to happen, that Iran was the greatest funder of state terrorism in the world and that what they were doing was, you know, funding and arming these forces and having them do these — to commit these terrorist attacks. And I'm sure a lot of that's true." ROGAN SAYS TRUMP ‘F---ED IT UP,’ MAY HAVE HANDED COUNTRY BACK TO THE DEMS IN 2028 WITH UNPOPULAR IRAN WAR "I concur," Douglas said, noting his concern about the expansion of the conflict following an attack on an airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which he compared to attacks on major U.S. airports. The actor then added, "I'm surprised with all of our Western intelligence and Israelis’ intelligence that we have not had a better handle on the situation." Rogan responded to criticism that the Trump administration had been persuaded the conflict would be an easy victory, saying, "Well, look, obviously I'm not an expert on international relations, but I don't think the picture that they painted of how this was going to go down was even remotely accurate." "Yeah," Douglas agreed. After Rogan recalled Iran’s crackdowns on protesters and mass arrests, Douglas said there have been "tens of thousands" of arrests and appeared to suggest the war was instigated by Israel. "I think it was instigated by Israel by the fact that they had information that these key Iranian leaders would all be together and were persuaded that we take them all out. We can turn it over and, yeah, didn't turn out that way," the actor said. "I don't know how they convinced Trump to do it," Rogan said. "I do know that in any international conflict, I'm sure even during Vietnam, even after people kind of knew the Gulf of Tonkin was horses---, there was I'm sure there's people even today that defend the Vietnam War," Rogan said, referring to U.S. claims of an attack on the U.S.S. Maddox in the waters off Vietnam on Aug. 4, 1964 that escalated the conflict. "You're going to get people that support this war," he continued. "But I think the majority of the United States felt like one of the things that we were voting for when we voted for Trump is, ‘No more wars.’ Stop this s---. Like it's crazy. You know, when I remember one of his speeches or one of his interviews, someone was asking him about Ukraine. ‘Do you want Ukraine to win? Do you want Russia to win?’ And he said, ‘I just want people to stop dying.’ And most people who voted for him based on that feel very upset that there's a new war going on." FOX NEWS POLL: VOTERS OPPOSE THE IRAN WAR, SEE PROLONGED COMMITMENT "Yeah, yeah," Douglas agreed. Rogan also acknowledged that experts have warned about Iran's increasing missile production and the dangers of the country acquiring a nuclear weapon. Trita Parsi, the co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, spoke to Fox News Digital about Rogan’s comments. "I fully agree that Trump's decision to start a war with Iran has deeply frustrated the anti-war component of his 2024 coalition and that it will be extremely difficult to get them back," he said. "The gap between what he so explicitly promised — no more wars — and what he has delivered — yet another war of choice in the Middle East that does not serve U.S. interests — could not be any wider." Like Rogan and Douglas, Parsi agreed that "the Israeli presentation of Iran could not have been further from the truth, as Iran's military capabilities and the theocracy's resilience were far more formidable than the Israelis had asserted." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE He offered a grim assessment of the Republican Party’s future. "The war has created a major rift within the Republican Party and created a MAGA vs. America First coalition," Parsi said. "Moreover, the GOP's ability to bring anti-war constituents to its side has been severely damaged. Many of them left the Democratic Party because of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza; now many of them will return to the Democratic Party due to the war in Iran."  "These voters were crucial to Trump's success in 2016 and 2024, and their significance is only likely to grow," he added. White House spokesperson Davis Engle told Fox News Digital, "What matters most to the American people is having a Commander-in-Chief who takes decisive action to eliminate threats and keep them safe, which is exactly what President Trump is doing." "He campaigned proudly on his promise to deny the Iranian regime the ability to develop a nuclear weapon, and Americans are already safer because of his bold leadership," he added. "The President makes these incredibly important national security decisions based on the best interests of the American people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0153175342cf4db906745 Los Angeles Dodgers openly mock sad MLB fans by selling #RuiningBaseball margaritas at home games te 2026-10-14T23:50:09.487Z Los Angeles Dodgers openly mock sad MLB fans by selling #RuiningBaseball margaritas at home games Ever since the Dodgers dropped a billion-dollar hammer on Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the rest of baseball has melted down. The self-appointed guardians of the game spent all year sobbing that LA bought a cheat code and ruined the sport. Ahead of Wednesday’s pivotal Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Dodgers decided to take that collective outrage and put it straight onto the cocktail menu. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Dodger Stadium is officially pouring the "#RuiningBaseball margarita" for $25 throughout the NLCS (per Arash Markazi on X). The recipe: tequila, mango and jalapeño margarita mix, and a chile mango slice on the rim. DAVE ROBERTS CALLS CRITICISM OF DODGERS' SPENDING 'LAZY,' SAYS RIVALS SHOULD 'LOOK IN THE MIRROR' To their credit, the Dodgers smartly hit opposing fanbases that want to cry about LA's payroll. Still, 25 bucks is steep. Chavez Ravine will happily shake those tears over ice, add some heat, and cash the check. ALEX RODRIGUEZ DEFENDS DODGERS' SPENDING SPREE AS LIKELY LOCKOUT GETS CLOSER: 'I THINK IT'S GREAT' Of course, not every pour required opening your wallet. For fans trying to stomach a brutal 2-0 series deficit, a free Budweiser stand was on hand at Wednesday’s game to help the faithful chill out and take the edge off before first pitch. Get-in prices for Game 3 in LA were estimated at the mid-90s level. Free beer or spicy tequila, Game 3 is a gut check. The Dodgers desperately need an offensive spark to stay alive this October, in pursuit of the NL's first-ever three-peat. Channeling a little jalapeño fire from the stands couldn't hurt a dugout looking to turn the tide. Win or lose, there's a chance we may not get Dodgers baseball until 2028 over this feared lockout. And it still won't be the boys in blue's fault. Grab a cup, lean into the hate, and toast to ruining baseball while you still can. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0152f75342cf4db906739 The Crisis Playbook for Universities in Trouble te 2026-10-14T23:50:07.467Z The Crisis Playbook for Universities in Trouble Schools under scrutiny as Cornell is often follow a sort of public relations playbook, adding rules, hiring outside investigators and sometimes making leadership changes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0152e75342cf4db906730 Appeals Court Blocks California Law Mandating I.D. for Federal Agents te 2026-10-14T23:50:06.405Z Appeals Court Blocks California Law Mandating I.D. for Federal Agents The court said that California could not impose state requirements on federal law enforcement operations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0152d75342cf4db906715 Rams Officially Sign New Kicker After the Release of Harrison Mevis te 2026-10-14T23:50:05.149Z Rams Officially Sign New Kicker After the Release of Harrison Mevis The Rams officially sign Blake Grupe and release Harrison Mevis following costly kicking struggles against the Buffalo Bills. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0152b75342cf4db90670c Mike Tomlin Doesn't Hold Back on Cowboys After Ugly Buccaneers Loss te 2026-10-14T23:50:03.806Z Mike Tomlin Doesn't Hold Back on Cowboys After Ugly Buccaneers Loss Mike Tomlin believes that the Cowboys are "dead" following reports of a players-only meeting after their Week 5 loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad012d875342cf4db90669d Marvin Harrison Jr. Keeps Cardinals Fallout Private With Cryptic Message te 2026-10-14T23:40:08.461Z Marvin Harrison Jr. Keeps Cardinals Fallout Private With Cryptic Message Houston Texans WR Marvin Harrison Jr. stayed quiet when asked what went wrong during his time with the Arizona Cardinals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad012d775342cf4db906694 Ramaswamy Campaign Removes Sex Offender From Ad After Backlash te 2026-10-14T23:40:07.194Z Ramaswamy Campaign Removes Sex Offender From Ad After Backlash Ramaswamy’s campaign removed a man from an Ohio governor’s race ad after details of his criminal background emerged. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad012d575342cf4db90668b Chargers Announce Quarterback Signing Amid Disappointing 0-5 Start te 2026-10-14T23:40:05.787Z Chargers Announce Quarterback Signing Amid Disappointing 0-5 Start The 0-5 Los Angeles Chargers signed a former AFC starting quarterback to their practice squad on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0108075342cf4db90662e Inflation Data Shows Prices Are Up, Worrying Republicans Ahead of the Midterms te 2026-10-14T23:30:08.502Z Inflation Data Shows Prices Are Up, Worrying Republicans Ahead of the Midterms Today’s inflation report gave Democrats a chance to tie pain at the pump to Trump’s decisions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0107f75342cf4db906613 Micah Parsons Gives Interesting Update on His Mentality With His Injury te 2026-10-14T23:30:07.222Z Micah Parsons Gives Interesting Update on His Mentality With His Injury Micah Parsons hasn't been cleared to return from the torn ACL injury he suffered last December. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0107d75342cf4db90660a Dodgers Reveal Surprising Shohei Ohtani Change for Game 3 vs. Brewers te 2026-10-14T23:30:05.730Z Dodgers Reveal Surprising Shohei Ohtani Change for Game 3 vs. Brewers The Los Angeles Dodgers are dropping Shohei Ohtani down to sixth in their batting order for Game 3 against the Brewers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00e3075342cf4db9065d0 Letter: 5 decisions Maricopa voters should consider te 2026-10-14T23:20:16.486Z Letter: 5 decisions Maricopa voters should consider Tuesday, Nov. 3 is Election Day, an important day in Maricopa. Early ballots are distributed. Please remember to vote, and when you do, I offer the following considerations. City council: There are 4 candidates running for 2 seats, incumbents Henry Wade and Vince Manfredi, along with two new candidates, Tena Dugan and Chrystal O’Jon. A Councilmember’s term is 4 years, which provides considerable time to make decisions and take action on myriad local and regional issues. Councilmembers are nonpartisan, and while each holds certain preferences and political ideologies, ultimately their individual and collective goal should be doing what’s best for Maricopa regardless of political affiliation. One such person who will do that is Tena Dugan. I have seen first-hand her tenacity, thirst for knowledge gained through diligent research, and the ability to speak up. She has a strong voice and will not hesitate to use it on behalf of all constituents to question, demand accountability and transparency, and make informed decisions. Please cast your vote for Tena Dugan for City Council. School board: MUSD has made some very prudent and fiscally responsible decisions over the years, and that begins with a strong board in collaboration with an exemplary Superintendent and executive staff. That’s one reason I urge you to vote for Patti Coutre. I have known Patti for many years and have come to appreciate her passion and commitment to quality education and responsible leadership on the MUSD School Board. Please vote for Patti Coutre. Proposition 414, Maricopa’s General Plan: This guiding document must be voter approved every 10 years. Our first approval was in 2006, so it’s only the second time it has appeared on the ballot. It provides direction and strategy for general land use. As many will understand, it’s not the final say as the city, often supported by our Planning & Zoning Commission as well as City Council, has allowed numerous changes since 2006. Whether you agree with those changes or not, the General Plan is essential in continuing to move Maricopa forward. It will appear on the ballot again in 2036, and a lot will happen between now and then. This is one voter opportunity to influence how Maricopa grows. Please vote YES on Prop 414. Proposition 416, MUSD’S continued override: Quality education is one of the three top considerations when business or industry invests in a community. It starts in our schools. One of the first questions investors/developers ask concerns “workforce” – the quantity and quality of people who will become employees, managers, and executives. MUSD has made some excellent choices in providing educational opportunities, among them the Alma Farrell Innovation Academy – the first K-8 school of its kind in Arizona, and the Workforce Development Center at the Maricopa High School campus. The override is essential to continued funding which enables smaller class sizes, technology investments, and the RAM academy. This is NOT a new tax, but a continuation. Without this funding, MUSD schools will have to make unwanted cuts that will diminish or possibly eliminate existing programs and services. Our growth will continue, and quality education remains a top priority. Please vote yes on Prop 416. Proposition 320 – Required funding on “direct instructional expenses:” This initiative sounds reasonable at first glance, but like much proposed legislation, it actually causes more problems than it solves. It also only applies to certain school districts. Charter schools are exempt. If approved, Prop 320 requires school districts like MUSD to spend 60% of their annual operating budget on “direct instructional expenses”. If passed, it takes away local control and strips local school boards and staff of the ability to spend money where it has the highest/greatest benefit. Additionally, some of the things note included: bus transportation, food programs/lunches, nurses, counselors and counseling services, custodial staff, staff professional development, utilities (heat, lights, A/C, etc.), school resource/safety officers and more. Grants would also impact the “bottom line”, making it more difficult to operate efficiently. Help keep control local and empower the school board leaders who we elect and who then hire the superintendent to manage their own budgets. Please Vote NO on Prop 320. Thank you, and please remember to vote! Peg Chapados Former Maricopa City Councilmember The post Letter: 5 decisions Maricopa voters should consider appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00e2975342cf4db9065aa Netflix greenlights doc on Daejon Love, the fake 49ers WR who fleeced dating app victims for $1.3M te 2026-10-14T23:20:09.022Z Netflix greenlights doc on Daejon Love, the fake 49ers WR who fleeced dating app victims for $1.3M Netflix has officially ordered an Untold documentary on the wildest fake-baller scheme in modern sports, locking in on Daejon Love, the 35-year-old con man who swindled women out of more than $1.3 million by pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver. Titled "Untold: Wide Deceiver," the documentary will focus on the bizarre workings of Love's scam and feature interviews with the victims who bought into the scheme. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Federal prosecutors say Love and his 18-year-old accomplice, Taylor Jamie Chan, used Tinder, Bumble, Hinge and Facebook Dating to target women across California, Oregon and Washington. MAN ACCUSED OF POSING AS 49ERS PLAYER IN $1.3M ROMANCE SCAM APPEARED IN VIDEO OBTAINED BY OUTKICK Love went full method actor to concoct his ruse. To convince women he was catching passes on Sundays, he staged entire fake workouts, including clips of himself running routes on public beaches while wearing a replica 49ers helmet. The facade collapsed in August when the FBI arrested Love and Chan at an airport in Boise, Idaho. Love was indicted on federal conspiracy and wire fraud charges, with the FBI identifying dozens of victims across multiple states. LESEAN MCCOY THROWS HIS SUPPORT BEHIND THE GUY WHO ALLEGEDLY SCAMMED WOMEN BY POSING AS A 49ERS PLAYER In one video, Love staged a mock contract signing, flashing team gear and telling the camera, "Niners, you already know, Niner gang." When questioned about his status on the active roster, Love's go-to excuse was pointing to an allegedly injured finger. In one Instagram video, he flashed an AI-generated Google search snippet that erroneously listed him as a Niners receiver, telling his followers, "That's Google. That's not me, that's Google." Once he convinced them he was an NFL star and real estate player, he pressured them to take out high-interest personal loans to fund his fake, high-yield investment programs. WOMAN LOSES NEARLY $1M IN LINKEDIN ROMANCE SCAM None of the money was ever invested. Love burned through the cash on luxury cars, designer jewelry, and flashy vacations to keep up the appearance of wealth for his next target. Once a victim ran out of cash or started asking basic financial questions, Love cut off all contact. He pleaded not guilty and remains held without bail ahead of a federal jury trial set for Dec. 15. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00e2875342cf4db9065a1 Major airline abandons 3 key cities as passengers face shrinking flight choices te 2026-10-14T23:20:08.035Z Major airline abandons 3 key cities as passengers face shrinking flight choices American Airlines has dropped flights to three destinations across the U.S., Mexico and the Middle East this year, leaving some travelers with fewer flight options. The airline has discontinued service to Santa Maria, California; Tijuana, Mexico; and Doha, Qatar, according to aviation outlet Simple Flying, which cited data from aviation analytics company Cirium. The cuts have left Santa Maria without service from a major U.S. legacy carrier, while Tijuana lost its only nonstop route operated by a U.S. airline. FURIOUS CROWDS PROTEST SKY-HIGH HOUSING COSTS AND MASS TOURISM IN MAJOR CITY By cutting its routes from Phoenix to Santa Maria and Tijuana, American Airlines has exited both destinations. At Santa Maria, Allegiant Air remains the only commercial airline serving the airport, with flights to Las Vegas, according to Simple Flying. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways has taken over the Philadelphia-to-Doha route, restoring nonstop service between the two cities after American's departure. Regarding the cancellation of service to Santa Maria, American Airlines said the decision was based on performance. American Airlines operated service to Santa Maria, California, under its American Eagle brand through a partnership with SkyWest Airlines, a spokesperson from the company told local outlet KEYT earlier this year. INNOCENT MISTAKE ON LONG FLIGHT COULD HAVE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES FOR TRAVELERS "Unfortunately, flights to SMX did not meet performance expectations, and SkyWest informed American it will discontinue service as of May 7," the official said. In June, American Airlines permanently cut its Philadelphia-to-Doha route after previously suspending flights due to regional hostilities, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. "As part of an optimization of our network and fleet, American has made the difficult decision to discontinue service to Doha, Qatar (DOH)," American Airlines spokesperson Bri Harper said in a statement to the outlet.  In August, American Airlines discontinued service to Tijuana, Mexico, after the route failed to meet performance expectations. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER American Airlines routinely reviews its routes to ensure "optimal deployment of aircraft," a spokesperson told aviation outlet AirlineGeeks, adding that service to Tijuana had not met "performance expectations." Fox News Digital reached out to American Airlines for further comment. Steven Arroyo, an aviation safety expert and retired United Airlines captain based in Florida, told Fox News Digital that route cancellations are a common part of the airline business. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "If airlines are consistently not making money on a route, they're going to pull out, and it happens all the time," Arroyo said. "It's part of the economic reality of running an airline efficiently." Arroyo said travelers should monitor routes and ticket prices when planning upcoming trips. He encouraged travelers to "keep an eye on what's going on" with their planned routes and "do a little bit of research" before booking their trips. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Arroyo also urged travelers planning trips to the Middle East to closely monitor their flights and consider backup arrangements. "If you are traveling to the Middle East, to the Gulf region, I would highly advise all passengers, all customers, to keep a careful watch," he said. "Go on the internet. Go to the company's website. See what's going on. ... Try to lock in those prices or make alternative plans if it looks like flights may be canceled on your route." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00e2775342cf4db906598 Federal agents seize phone of Rep. Ilhan Omar in raid tied to immigration fraud probe te 2026-10-14T23:20:07.046Z Federal agents seize phone of Rep. Ilhan Omar in raid tied to immigration fraud probe Federal authorities seized a cell phone belonging to Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., during a Monday raid on her Washington, D.C., home as part of a criminal fraud investigation into her immigration paperwork. Omar's immigration history is facing renewed scrutiny, with investigators issuing more than a dozen subpoenas to her family members following the raid on her residence. Investigators are examining whether Omar's family lied about her age when she immigrated to the United States in 1995. Omar became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2000. The probe centers on whether the age listed on her application differed from her actual birth date. WATCH: ILHAN OMAR DENIES FEDS HAVE CONTACTED HER AFTER BORDER CZAR HOMAN CONFIRMS 'CRIMINAL' INVESTIGATION She was reported as 17 years old at the time she acquired citizenship, making her eligible to receive citizenship automatically through her father's naturalization. Questions surrounding Omar's age resurfaced after her congressional staff contacted a Minnesota public library months after she took office to request that her birth year in historical records be changed from 1981 to 1982. HOMAN CONFIRMS 'CRIMINAL' INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ILHAN OMAR, SAYS HE KNOWS 'THINGS ARE GOING ON’ Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, expressed confidence when asked about the investigation into his wife. "My wife came here when she was 12 years old as a child war refugee," Mynett told Fox News Digital this week. "No concerns." ILHAN OMAR’S EMBATTLED HUSBAND APPEARS AT SCENE OF HSI RAID IN MIDST OF CRIMINAL FRAUD INVESTIGATION Authorities are also examining paperwork submitted by Omar's late father, Nur Omar Mohamed, regarding his application to enter the U.S., investigating whether statements on his filings were untruthful. Omar has denied any wrongdoing and accused the Trump administration of weaponizing federal law enforcement against political opponents. DEMOCRATS HAVE ‘DIRTY HANDS’ OVER COMPLAINTS ABOUT OMAR RAID WEEKS BEFORE ELECTION, EX-PROSECUTOR SAYS "For a decade, Donald Trump has relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with inflammatory rhetoric, repeatedly putting a target on her back," her office said in a statement. "Now, those attacks have escalated to a pointless federal raid. The Congresswoman has done nothing wrong. No president should be able to use the power of the federal government to intimidate his political enemies." In addition to the immigration probe, a separate inquiry is underway regarding Omar's federal financial disclosures. Officials noted that financial disclosure review is unrelated to the raid on her home. Fox News Digital has reached out to Omar's office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00e2475342cf4db90657a 2 Braves Stars Suddenly Emerge as Top Trade Candidates te 2026-10-14T23:20:04.482Z 2 Braves Stars Suddenly Emerge as Top Trade Candidates Atlanta Braves stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies have both been named top offseason trade candidates to watch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00bdc75342cf4db906532 IMG_1721.jpeg te 2026-10-14T23:10:20.301Z IMG_1721.jpeg Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00bdb75342cf4db906529 IMG_1725.jpeg te 2026-10-14T23:10:19.209Z IMG_1725.jpeg Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00bda75342cf4db906520 IMG_1714.JPEG te 2026-10-14T23:10:18.100Z IMG_1714.JPEG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00bd875342cf4db906517 IMG_1732.jpeg te 2026-10-14T23:10:16.729Z IMG_1732.jpeg Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00bd775342cf4db906509 Photos: Trump visits Bullhead City te 2026-10-14T23:10:15.361Z Photos: Trump visits Bullhead City Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00bcd75342cf4db9064a7 Cam Ward Embraces Challenge With Strong Message on Turning Titans Around te 2026-10-14T23:10:05.826Z Cam Ward Embraces Challenge With Strong Message on Turning Titans Around Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is not shying away from the challenge of turning the franchise around. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad00bcc75342cf4db90648b Intero Biosystems wants drugmakers to test on mini human intestines, not animals te 2026-10-14T23:10:04.164Z Intero Biosystems wants drugmakers to test on mini human intestines, not animals Intero Biosystems is selling lab-grown human intestines to drugmakers as regulators push for alternatives to animal testing, while the startup looks to scale production and expand its organoid technology. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0098075342cf4db906463 Arizona, other states sue OpenAI alleging harms to the public te 2026-10-14T23:00:16.441Z Arizona, other states sue OpenAI alleging harms to the public Key Points: Eight states filed lawsuits against OpenAI alleging the chatbot violated consumer protection laws AGs accused it of harming children by providing dangerous medical advice, encouraging self-harm Legal actions seek financial penalties, data destruction, bans on further testing of advanced models At least eight states are suing OpenAI, alleging its popular chatbot harmed kids and violated consumer protection laws. Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska and West Virginia each filed their own lawsuits in state court, according to an announcement Wednesday from Iowa’s attorney general. The litigation was announced at a news conference in Des Moines, Iowa, that also included the attorneys general from Kansas, Nebraska and West Virginia. “OpenAI claims ChatGPT is safe while it’s giving dangerous medical advice, encouraging people to hurt others, and coaching people to commit suicide — all while pretending to be their fake friend,” Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, a Republican, said in a statement.  OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In recent months, the company created ChatGPT for Teens, introduced parental controls, and supported chatbot safety legislation.  The lawsuits represent the latest salvo in a state-led effort to rein in artificial intelligence chatbots that mimic human interactions and that have been implicated in a range of harms to youth, including suicides. The death of California teenager Adam Raine last year has been a catalyst. Raine took his own life after extensive interactions with ChatGPT. His parents sued OpenAI and have alleged that the chatbot “coached” Adam to suicide. State legislators have responded by passing more than a dozen chatbot protection laws. Attorneys general have launched investigations into OpenAI. In June, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed what his office said was the first state-led lawsuit against the company.  Iowa’s lawsuit alleges that OpenAI rushed ChatGPT to market in late 2022 and that the chatbot poses a threat to the public, including design features that aim to maximize user engagement. The complaint cites several examples from around the country of individuals who were allegedly harmed or died as a result of interactions with ChatGPT, including Raine.  The lawsuit also references recent events where OpenAI agents escaped their testing environment and engaged in cyberattacks, including of the AI company Hugging Face.  Iowa accuses OpenAI of violating the state’s consumer fraud act. It seeks up to $40,000 for each violation, plus $5,000 per violation involving “an older individual.” Other relief sought includes an order requiring OpenAI to destroy data obtained from Iowa residents and a ban on “further testing of advanced AI models until adequate safeguards are implemented.”  The lawsuit also seeks reimbursements to Iowa residents who purchased a product or service from OpenAI.  Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, said in a news release that OpenAI harmed children, deceived parents and violated the state’s consumer fraud law. The complaint, filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, alleges that OpenAI put profits over safety in its rush to introduce ChatGPT as the first generative-AI chatbot to attain widespread public use, and accuses the company of using manipulative tactics to maximize compulsive use among young people. The suit asks the court to stop OpenAI from “engaging in deceptive, misleading, or unfair acts or practices” that violate state law and to pay the state a penalty of up to $10,000 per violation of the consumer fraud act. “We’re suing OpenAI to protect Arizona children and to hold the company accountable for its repeated violations of Arizona law,” Mayes said in a statement.  Other states, including Alabama and California, have open investigations of OpenAI stemming from the Hugging Face incident. Arizona Senior Statehouse Reporter Rachel Ohm contributed to this report.  The post Arizona, other states sue OpenAI alleging harms to the public first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0097d75342cf4db90643f Minneapolis progressives turn on George Floyd-era public safety overhaul, push to dismantle office te 2026-10-14T23:00:13.799Z Minneapolis progressives turn on George Floyd-era public safety overhaul, push to dismantle office Minneapolis City Council leaders advanced a proposal Tuesday to eliminate the city's Office of Community Safety as part of a sweeping public safety restructuring, citing poor management and financial oversight concerns. Mayor Jacob Frey warned the move could jeopardize critical services.  According to The Star Tribune, the office was created by Mayor Frey in 2022 in response to calls for police reform after the death of George Floyd. 3 DEAD, INCLUDING SUSPECTED GUNMAN, AND 3 OFFICERS INJURED IN MINNEAPOLIS SHOOTING City Council President Elliott Payne and Council Member Robin Wonsley, who are spearheading the measure to eliminate the office, cited performance and cost concerns in a statement to FOX 9. "It is good governance to stop investing in things that are not producing meaningful outcomes and are wasting taxpayer dollars," Wonsley said. "The Office of Community Safety has also contributed to increased audit costs due to poor management. It’s our responsibility to cut unnecessary bureaucracy that does not contribute to public safety." The proposal marks a significant reversal for a city that reorganized public safety operations after Floyd's death. Frey, who established the office in 2022, criticized council members for seeking to dismantle a structure some had previously championed. In a statement to Fox News Digital, the mayor warned that the proposed elimination could threaten existing public safety programs. "This office — one that these council members advocated for — manages services like mental health response, violence prevention and police reform. If council members want these services in jeopardy, that’s on them. This wholesale elimination without a plan, combined with other proposed cuts to MPD, is not a serious proposal when it comes to public safety in our city," Frey said. According to the City of Minneapolis, the Office of Community Safety oversees five departments: police, fire, 911, emergency management and neighborhood safety. The office was designed to coordinate public safety services, improve communication between departments and establish a unified chain of command and accountability. GOP ACCUSES WALZ ALLIES OF BURYING $52M MEDICAID FRAUD REPORT BEFORE ELECTION The proposal comes amid mounting scrutiny of the city's violence prevention spending. A recent Minneapolis audit identified serious deficiencies in the Neighborhood Safety Department's oversight of community-based violence prevention contracts, including inadequate documentation and financial controls that increased the risk of fraud and misuse of taxpayer money. According to the investigation, the city failed to properly oversee millions of dollars awarded to violence prevention organizations. The audit examined a system that has directed more than $36 million to five major violence prevention programs since 2023. WALZ ADMINISTRATION IGNORED FRAUD WARNINGS AS BILLIONS VANISHED, HOUSE OVERSIGHT REPORT ALLEGES Payne defended the proposed restructuring as a way to preserve services while reducing administrative expenses. "These proposed changes to the government structure ensure that progress on issues such as public safety and racial disparities is not impacted by unnecessary costs and bureaucratic bottlenecks," Payne told FOX 9. "Now more than ever, our city government must be responsive to the needs of residents, and its structure should reflect that." The city's published 2026 public safety budget allocated more than $16 million to the Office of Community Safety, nearly $10 million to Neighborhood Safety and more than $225 million to the Minneapolis Police Department. It remains unclear how much money eliminating the office would actually save. Wonsley defended the proposal in comments to Fox News Digital, explaining that key non-police programs that continue to show success, such as the Behavioral Crisis Response team, predated the Office of Community Safety and would continue to operate without it. "The Office of Community Safety became administrative bloat that was a barrier to creating and expanding alternative responses rather than leading the development of a comprehensive public safety system," Wonsley said. She argued the $2 million office had become a "bureaucratic barrier" plagued by mismanagement by Mayor Frey and said taxpayers have paid the price. "The city can advance a comprehensive safety system and support police reform much more efficiently without unnecessary bureaucratic layers that have proven to be ineffective," Wonsley added.  "Residents should not anticipate negative impacts because OCS was never able to effectively manage or oversee programs and services. The proposal does not eliminate any violence prevention or public safety programs that produce results. It simply removes administrative bloat." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0097c75342cf4db906436 Ex-SJSU volleyball coach files new lawsuit alleging retaliation for Trump support, religion amid trans scandal te 2026-10-14T23:00:12.674Z Ex-SJSU volleyball coach files new lawsuit alleging retaliation for Trump support, religion amid trans scandal EXCLUSIVE: Former San Jose State University volleyball assistant coach has filed a new lawsuit over her alleged treatment during and before the school's scandal involving transgender athlete Blaire Fleming and female teammate Brooke Slusser. Melissa Batie-Smoose filed an initial lawsuit last October, but it was dismissed in September. But she's not backing down, and is now making new allegations about what happened before she was suspended and eventually let go from her position. Her new complaint alleges that SJSU head volleyball coach Todd Kress mocked her for supporting Donald Trump in front of players, reacted with hostility to her religious objections to a transgender athlete’s participation, and made her feel "physically unsafe" during certain interactions. The complaint alleges she repeatedly told Kress, "in substance," that "God made man and woman" and that her beliefs prevented her from treating a male athlete as female. She claims Kress responded with hostility toward those beliefs and disparaged her politics. CAMPUS CONFLICT EXPOSED AT THE CORE OF SJSU'S MESSY FIGHT VS TRUMP ADMIN OVER VOLLEYBALL SCANDAL "Kress would also berate her during practice in front of the athletes, calling her ‘Trump-loving’ or a ‘Trump lover’ and mocking her political affiliation," the complaint states. Elsewhere, the filing alleges that Kress knew she was a Republican who had voted for Trump and used those remarks to damage her relationship with players, excluded her from meetings and reduced coaching duties. The relationship at the center of the new complaint began well before the controversy. Batie-Smoose says she worked with Kress at Florida State in 2006 and again at Fairfield University from 2019 through 2022. When Kress moved to San Jose State, she accepted the associate head coaching position and relocated her family from Connecticut to California in January 2023. Batie-Smoose has previously alleged she learned that Fleming was transgender only after arriving in 2023. Over the next two seasons, Batie-Smoose says, disagreements about Fleming’s participation became entangled with her relationship with Kress, her responsibilities on the court and her standing inside the athletic department. One alleged confrontation described in the complaint began with a canceled recruiting visit. In approximately August 2023, a hurricane disrupted a recruit’s flight. Batie-Smoose says she returned from the airport to the gym to update Kress, who ignored her greeting twice. After she commented on his behavior, she alleges, he followed her into her office and closed the door. The complaint says he "cornered, yelled at, and berated her" and told her he could get her fired. Batie-Smoose describes feeling physically unsafe during the encounter. She says she reported the incident to athletics human resources and an administrator overseeing the program, but "in response, Plaintiff was told that Kress was her boss and that she needed to listen to him. Kress received no disciplinary action for his behavior towards Plaintiff." The filing also describes alleged confrontations involving players. OutKick is not disclosing the names of the players. The complaint alleges Kress berated one athlete "so harshly for not passing her running test that she experienced panic attacks. Plaintiff reported this mistreatment to Alexander. Upon information and belief, Kress was not disciplined." It described another alleged incident in which a player was "excoriated by Kress in front of the team for being a few minutes late to the locker room after a losing match. The ferocity of his interaction resulted in both Plaintiff and [the player] informing Alexander about the incident. Upon information and belief, Kress was not disciplined." The new complaint also separately cites an older accusation against Kress. Fox News Digital reported in July that a former Fairfield player had accused Kress of a 1998 hotel-room assault. Batie-Smoose’s filing alleges that the former player notified SJSU in October 2024 and that an official acknowledged her stated safety concern. It argues that the university’s handling of that report supports her claim of disparate treatment. "Plaintiff is further informed and believes, based on public reporting, that Defendant took no further action following this correspondence, and that Kress continued to coach and travel with the SJSU women’s volleyball team without interruption or restriction. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant’s handling of this report is consistent with, and corroborates, the pattern of disparate treatment against Plaintiff alleged throughout this Complaint," the lawsuit states. On Oct. 29, 2024, Batie-Smoose submitted a Title IX complaint alleging unequal treatment and failures to address concerns inside the program regarding the transgender athlete and the female players on that year's team. Days later, the university placed her on paid administrative leave. According to her new lawsuit, her punishment arrived on Nov. 2, about 90 minutes before a home match: a university administrator blocked her entry to the gym, required her to surrender her identification and keys, and instructed her to leave. She alleges she could not retrieve belongings from her office. The filing includes an attachment of her suspension letter. The letter referenced a complaint against Batie-Smoose dated Oct. 24 — five days before her own Title IX submission. The allegations included differential treatment based on a protected status, disclosure of confidential student information, drinking with athletes during team travel, unprofessional or insubordinate conduct, inappropriate language and a failure or refusal to coach athletes. The letter prohibited campus access and contact with student-athletes and imposed restrictions on discussing the investigation, with exceptions including legal counsel and a union representative. Batie-Smoose alleges the university used the accusations as a pretext and enforced its rules differently against her than against Kress. She denies improperly disclosing protected education records and says the information she discussed came from public sources or personal observations. Batie-Smoose acknowledged having a drink in an airport lounge while adult players were present, but says she neither purchased their drinks nor encouraged them to drink. She alleges another male coach was drinking there without facing the same consequences. She also denies directing inappropriate language at players or refusing to coach an athlete for whom she had responsibility. On Jan. 31, 2025, athletics director Jeff Konya notified her that her temporary coaching appointment would not be renewed, in a letter issued on behalf of President Cynthia Teniente-Matson. Batie-Smoose's latest lawsuit was filed Oct. 13 in the Northern District of California, the lawsuit names the California State University trustees and 11 university employees, including Kress, after a legal setback in September. On Sept. 4, Judge Noël Wise dismissed Batie-Smoose’s previous amended complaint, which asserted discrimination and retaliation under Title VII and Title IX. Wise found that the allegations did not plausibly connect the suspension or nonrenewal to Batie-Smoose’s sex or protected advocacy. The order emphasized the complaint’s account that the university acted after she disclosed student information to the media despite instructions to keep it confidential. "Plaintiff’s complaint supports that she was disciplined for violating a confidentiality law, not for opposing discrimination on the basis of sex," Wise wrote. The ruling granted leave to amend within 21 days, so now Batie-Smoose and her attorneys have escalated their fight with a trove of new allegations. SJSU and CSU have declined to provide responses to Batie-Smoose's latest complaint. INSIDE THE FALLOUT OF THE SJSU VOLLEYBALL SCANDAL: ‘THIS IS AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM’ "Due to pending litigation, San Jose State is unable to comment," an SJSU spokesperson told OutKick. A CSU spokesperson responded, writing, "The CSU is not commenting at this time. We were made aware of the lawsuit yesterday and are still reviewing the claims." The new complaint comes as SJSU and CSU find themselves in the midst of a mult-front legal battle with Batie-Smoose, former athletes, and President Donald Trump's administration over the scandal. On Jan. 28, 2026, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights issued a findings letter addressing SJSU’s volleyball program. The letter, attached to Batie-Smoose’s new complaint, concluded that the university violated Title IX in its treatment of athletic participation, sex-separated facilities and the handling of discrimination complaints. On employment and scholarships, the letter expressed compliance concerns and identified evidence it considered indicative of unequal treatment, while acknowledging gaps in the records. Some of the most consequential passages concern the university’s handling of its two coaches. OCR reported that personnel investigations involving Batie-Smoose and Kress were opened on Nov. 12, 2024, and questioned why the university suspended her but not him. The letter cited investigator notes stating that Kress "crossed the FERPA line in his interview with ESPN," referring to the federal student privacy law. The letter also described internal records suggesting officials worried that suspending Kress could "spark more media attention" and "unduly disrupt the team." The lawsuit, citing those passages, argues that privacy and team stability were applied selectively. CSU disputes that comparison. Its March complaint against the Education Department argues that the coaches were not similarly situated, that Batie-Smoose disclosed protected information, and that an investigation found insufficient evidence that Kress retaliated against Slusser. The system also challenges the federal investigation’s procedures and conclusions. Meanwhile, CSU’s disagreement with Washington has become a lawsuit of its own. The university system sued the Education Department on March 6, arguing that the government was attempting to punish SJSU retroactively for conduct consistent with the law, federal guidance and NCAA rules in effect during the 2022–24 seasons. CSU declined the federal government’s proposed resolution agreement. It maintains that protecting transgender students and complying with then-governing rules did not amount to unlawful sex discrimination. Federal officials threatened enforcement that could put funding at risk. But a March 31 court order established protections against funding disruption based on the challenged findings. The legal landscape has also changed since the 2024 season. On Feb. 6, 2025, the NCAA changed its policy to restrict competition on women’s teams to athletes assigned female at birth, following Trump’s executive order the previous day. The policy permits athletes assigned male at birth to practice with women’s teams under specified conditions. On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the challenged restrictions in West Virginia and Idaho, ruling that Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause permit schools to reserve female teams based on biological sex. The court expressly left unresolved a separate question: whether schools may allow transgender women and girls to participate on female teams. That limitation matters in the SJSU dispute, where permission to exclude and a legal obligation to exclude are different issues. In March, a Colorado federal judge dismissed the Mountain West defendants from the lawsuit brought by Slusser, Batie-Smoose and other volleyball players. The court found that the conference was not subject to Title IX and was not a state actor for the constitutional claims. It also dismissed several claims against university officials, while deferring a ruling on Title IX damages claims against the CSU trustees pending the Supreme Court’s decision. Supplemental briefing continued after that decision. For Batie-Smoose, the latest suit seeks both compensation and restoration of her professional standing. She requests reinstatement to her former job or a comparable position, back pay and other compensatory relief, punitive damages against individually liable defendants, legal fees and a jury trial. She also asks for removal or correction of adverse personnel records, including the suspension letter, the later evaluation and an October 2025 nondiscrimination-policy finding. The complaint specifies no total damages figure. She has returned to coaching elsewhere. Cisco College announced her appointment as head volleyball coach in April. But her new filing asks a court to revisit the place she left: the gym entrance where she says her work was interrupted, the personnel file that followed, and the university decisions that she alleges converted a dispute over women’s sports into the loss of her job. CSU has disputed the broader accusations against SJSU. In its own litigation against the Department of Education, the university system says it followed the law and athletic eligibility rules applicable during the seasons at issue, protected student privacy and investigated complaints. It also says an investigation found that Batie-Smoose discriminated against Blaire Fleming because of sex and gender identity. Batie-Smoose contests the university’s findings and denies refusing to coach any athlete. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0097b75342cf4db906415 U.S. Continues to Provide Intelligence to Ukraine, Officials Say te 2026-10-14T23:00:11.379Z U.S. Continues to Provide Intelligence to Ukraine, Officials Say Confusion about the U.S. stance has mounted in Kyiv amid restrictions on how the military version of Starlink is used. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0097a75342cf4db90640c Surprise Democratic Donor Blitzes Senate Races in Republican-Leaning States With Ads te 2026-10-14T23:00:10.212Z Surprise Democratic Donor Blitzes Senate Races in Republican-Leaning States With Ads Steve Pajcic, a lawyer and philanthropist in Florida, started a group that is airing ads in Kansas and South Carolina. Florida and Mississippi are next. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0097875342cf4db9063f1 Josh Turek Is Winning Over Iowa Trump Voters, Poll Finds te 2026-10-14T23:00:08.617Z Josh Turek Is Winning Over Iowa Trump Voters, Poll Finds A new poll shows that Democrat Josh Turek is winning over people who voted for President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0097675342cf4db9063e8 Republicans Get New Midterm Warning Sign as Kansas Senate Race Shifts te 2026-10-14T23:00:06.878Z Republicans Get New Midterm Warning Sign as Kansas Senate Race Shifts Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted the race from Leans Republican to a Toss-Up on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0071f75342cf4db906399 Tomi Lahren suggests Tony Romo to listen to the advice he gave her during 2016 Trevor Noah backlash te 2026-10-14T22:50:07.734Z Tomi Lahren suggests Tony Romo to listen to the advice he gave her during 2016 Trevor Noah backlash Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo's life has been a bit of a roller coaster these days. The four-time Pro Bowl selection recently parted ways with CBS, citing the need to take a mental health break. This came just a few short months after he was arrested on charges of OWI in Wisconsin back in July, and happened the same day he was booted from the Korn Ferry qualifier for signing an incorrect scorecard. It's probably safe to say that 2026 has not been Romo's year, but if anyone knows how to handle rough times amid public scrutiny, it's the former Dallas Cowboys signal-caller. JIM NANTZ SPEAKS OUT ON 'GREAT FRIEND' TONY ROMO'S OWI ARREST, SAYS HE WILL 'ALWAYS' BE THERE FOR HIM And OutKick's very own Tomi Lahren has proof. During an episode of "Tomi Lahren is Fearless," Lahren explained to her guest, Barstool's Kevin "KFC" Clancy, that Romo once offered up some sage advice about dealing with online hate. "It was actually Tony Romo at the time who told me, 'you think the whole world is talking about it, but really, nobody is,'" Lahren recounts. This came on the heels of Lahren receiving some hateful comments for her appearance on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" just after Donald Trump won in 2016. "Basically the message was, 'don't be so full of yourself that you think that everybody is talking about you,'" Lahren relayed. "Because most people aren't even on the internet." Clancy concurred and took things even one step further. "I think humans are not meant to be this connected and interact this much," he opined. "We can't handle it." The longtime Barstool employee goes on to explain that for 99.9% of human history, we as humans were only confined to interacting with our small community. COWBOYS OWNER JERRY JONES HAS TONY ROMO'S BACK, BELIEVES HE WILL 'WORK THROUGH' OWI ARREST "The fact that you have access to millions of people's opinions ... I don't think we are even wired to be able to handle that." It's great advice from all parties involved, and Romo would be wise to heed the words he offered up to Lahren nearly a decade ago. He's going through a rough patch, but he will come out on the other side. A guy as resilient as Romo is — undrafted from a small school in Eastern Illinois, coming back from a number of injuries — will be able to rebound just fine. No one knows what the future holds for the former CBS commentator, but as for the noise online in the present, 46-year-old Romo just needs to listen to the 36-year-old version of himself. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "You think the whole world is talking about it, but really, nobody is." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0071e75342cf4db906379 There’s a New Great Pumpkin to Rule Them All te 2026-10-14T22:50:06.417Z There’s a New Great Pumpkin to Rule Them All A farmer in Rhode Island raised a 3,156-pound pumpkin this year, setting a new measure for the greatest of all gourds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad004cd75342cf4db906335 A City Council debate without much debate te 2026-10-14T22:40:13.779Z A City Council debate without much debate Maricopa City Council candidates agreed on some of the city’s biggest challenges during an Oct. 8 debate, but their answers often lacked the specifics needed to turn broad priorities into plans.  During InMaricopa’s two hour-livestreamed event, candidates generally gave vague responses to questions about transportation, public safety, water and the city’s future.  Councilmember candidates included challengers Tena Dugan and Chrystal O’Jon as well as incumbents Vincent Manfredi and Henry Wade.   Long-time incumbents facing would-be challengers should make for an exciting debate. So why did none of the candidates use the rebuttal option?  Their platforms  The candidates began by discussing their platforms and what they believe to be Maricopa’s biggest challenge.  “I’m running because residents deserve clear answers, responsible spending and a real voice in the decisions that affect their lives,” Dugan said. “Public safety is more than a budget line.”  She stressed the importance of a heavily funded public safety department and transparency in answering resident questions.  Wade referenced his years of service citing his sponsorship of key initiatives and of expanding community programs, especially those that focus on youth.   “I’m very proud of my work with the Maricopa Youth Council,” Wade said.  O’Jon stressed that it’s important to her that she exemplifies service, especially to her family.   “It’s important to me to show them Grandma’s getting out there and hitting the streets and asking people what’s of concern to them,” O’Jon said.  Manfredi’s platform cited his 12 years of experience and his approach of asking the people which issues they’d like councilmembers to focus on.   “I knock on doors, I listen to people, I talk to people online. I do Facebook lives and answer questions constantly,” Manfredi said. “The number one concern people have is transportation.”  [Karen Bartunek] [Karen Bartunek] [Karen Bartunek] [Karen Bartunek] [Karen Bartunek] [Karen Bartunek] [Karen Bartunek] Community connections Wade focused on the importance of staying connected as a community and putting children first while O’Jon stressed service to the community and the power of getting to know your neighbors, but neither candidate gave concrete directives of how they would accomplish their aligned goals.  Wade and O’Jon talked about increasing focus on youth. For O’Jon that involved reallocating funds toward youth and arts programs, but did not specify where the money would come from or how. Wade agreed that he would prioritize youth services, too, but didn’t give examples.  ‘Garbage in, garbage out’  Who uses AI? Each candidate except Wade, who admitted he didn’t “know it as well as I probably should.”  O’Jon said it’s good for statistics and analysis, as well as research and budgeting.   “It’s something we can use, we need it. It’s here to stay, it just needs to be used responsibly,” she said.  Dugan said she uses it for research, statistics and to help her emails “sound nicer.”    “I use AI programs as checks and balances,” she said. “I’m very, very careful that the information I get has to be correct.”  Manfredi said he uses it for proofreading and once to create a map for canvassing.   He also noted AI is only as effective as the person training it. If it’s fed with poor information practices, that’s what it will run on.   “Garbage in, garbage out,” Manfredi said.  Who holds utilities accountable?  As for the precautionary boil water advisory?   All four candidates agreed that while Global Water Resources is a private company, it was council’s job to hold them accountable. However, none of the candidates specified how they would plan to do so.  A vision but no blueprint  The lack of debate did give way to a sweet ending when candidates made it clear they agreed on the desire to keep Maricopa growing. There was a consensus on the need to continue building the economy, boosting revenue and creating a community people not only want to visit, but also call home.  But it seems agreeing on the destination is easier than explaining how to get there.            Vincent Manfredi is the owner of InMaricopa.  The post A City Council debate without much debate appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad004c775342cf4db90630e DOJ threatens emergency legal action against California over suspected noncitizen voters te 2026-10-14T22:40:07.105Z DOJ threatens emergency legal action against California over suspected noncitizen voters The Justice Department is threatening emergency legal action against California election officials unless they take steps to prevent suspected noncitizens from voting in November's midterm elections, setting a Thursday deadline as state officials push back. In letters sent Tuesday, Acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter demanded that California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Los Angeles County Registrar Dean Logan review a list of potentially ineligible voters within 48 hours. The DOJ instructed officials to segregate ballots from individuals whose citizenship cannot be verified and warned it would seek emergency legal relief if its demands were not met by noon Eastern on Oct. 15. A DOJ spokesperson told Fox News Digital that thousands of potential foreign nationals ineligible to vote have been identified on California's voter rolls statewide, not just in Los Angeles County. MAP IT: DOJ ILLEGAL VOTING CRACKDOWN SWEEPS 17 STATES AS RAZOR-THIN ELECTIONS FACE SCRUTINY "This should not be controversial, as the criminal statute is clear: only American citizens may vote in federal elections. It is a federal crime for noncitizens to vote in U.S. elections, and the DOJ is asking California to ensure that is not occurring," the spokesperson said. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, pushed back during a Wednesday news conference, accusing the Trump administration of attempting to intimidate voters and promoting false allegations of widespread voter fraud. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CHARGES 16 ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES WITH ALLEGED ILLEGAL VOTING, ELECTION CRIMES "There is no widespread voter preference, voter fraud problem. It doesn't exist. It is a lie. It is a conspiracy theory," Bonta said. Bonta said his office is working with the secretary of state and Los Angeles County officials to review their options. STATE DEPARTMENT CONSIDERS SHARING PASSPORT RECORDS FOR VOTER CITIZENSHIP CHECKS Meanwhile, Logan said his office received a password-protected USB drive purportedly containing voter records but has not accessed it because of cybersecurity concerns. "We have not accessed the drive because doing so would conflict with established data privacy and information security protocols. We do not consider the device a secure medium. Additionally, the letter does not specify the number of individuals involved or describe the information contained in the records," he said. The dispute comes as Californians are already casting ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections, though the DOJ has not established that the individuals identified have cast illegal ballots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad004c575342cf4db9062d9 AOC, JD Vance Head to Michigan as Polls Show Tight El-Sayed-Rogers Race te 2026-10-14T22:40:05.365Z AOC, JD Vance Head to Michigan as Polls Show Tight El-Sayed-Rogers Race The events could offer clues about which political messages resonate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0026e75342cf4db906254 49ers Could Trade for Pro Bowl Pass-Rusher Amid Nick Bosa Injury te 2026-10-14T22:30:06.037Z 49ers Could Trade for Pro Bowl Pass-Rusher Amid Nick Bosa Injury With star edge-rusher Nick Bosa sidelined with a calf injury, the San Francisco 49ers could make a trade for some reinforcements. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad0001375342cf4db9061fd Fox News Poll: Cost-of-living concerns weigh on GOP in midterms te 2026-10-14T22:20:03.987Z Fox News Poll: Cost-of-living concerns weigh on GOP in midterms When voters rate the economy and the president negatively just weeks before Election Day, the incumbent party is vulnerable, and that’s certainly the case in the latest Fox News survey. The economic landscape is stark. Six in 10 voters say the cost of living is their top economic worry, overshadowing government spending (15%), jobs and income inequality (7% each), tariffs (6%) and taxes (5%).  Majorities rate the economy negatively (74%) and expect it to worsen next year (53%), while two-thirds are dissatisfied with how things are going in the country (66%). Few, 18%, say their family is better off compared to two years ago. Independents say they’re worse off (52%) and think the economy will get worse (70%). FOX NEWS POLL: IT’S A LONE STAR SENATE SHOWDOWN BETWEEN TALARICO AND PAXTON A majority of voters, 55%, say inflation is "not at all" under control. That’s up from a low of 45% earlier this year, and includes 30% of Republicans. President Donald Trump’s lowest job rating is on inflation: 22% approve, a new low. Last summer, 36% approved. Four years ago, before the 2022 midterms, 29% approved of former President Joe Biden’s performance on inflation. Disapproval of the job Trump is doing has reached 77% on inflation, 70% on the economy, 69% on tariffs and 64% on foreign policy. A smaller share, but still a majority, disapprove of his handling of immigration (56% disapprove), while border security is the only issue that is close to positive (50% approve, 50% disapprove). Trump’s overall job approval is 36%, his lowest ever in a Fox News survey for either term. It had been holding steady at 39% since May. The decline is mainly driven by decreases among voters under age 45, those with annual household income below $50,000, non-White voters, and those without a college degree. FOX NEWS POLL: MICHIGAN VOTERS SPLIT BETWEEN EL-SAYED AND ROGERS Approval stands at a low of 76% among Republicans. That’s down 3 points since last month, 12 points since September 2025, and 16 points since early in his second term (March 2025). As in most midterms, voters are prone to punish the party in power: 7 in 10 say they will vote to send a message to Trump, with nearly twice as many expressing opposition (47%) as support (25%). If the election were today, 54% of voters say they would back the Democratic candidate in their House district and 45% would support the Republican. That is outside the margin of error and is a wider lead than last month when Democrats were ahead by 51%-44%. The race narrows among those saying they are certain to vote, with the Democratic candidate ahead by 52%-46%. The survey finds about the same number self-identify as Democrats (43%) and Republicans (41%), and both parties feel equally certain about voting (62% and 64% respectively), while more Democrats (61%) than Republicans (52%) say they are extremely interested in the election. Party loyalty is solid: 98% of Democrats support their party’s candidate, and 94% of Republicans back theirs. Independents favor the Democrats by 26 points. The Democratic candidate is the choice among Whites with a degree, those under age 45, women, union households and Hispanics. The Republican is ahead among Whites without a college degree (White men without a degree in particular), those 65 and over, voters who attend religious services regularly, military veterans and White evangelical Christians. While 43% of Hispanic voters supported Trump in the 2024 election, just 31% prefer the Republican candidate this year. "When the country is this closely divided in terms of partisanship, slight differences in defection and turnout rates can make all the difference," said Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who helps conduct the Fox News Poll with Democrat Chris Anderson. "Republicans have time to close these apparent gaps, but it’s getting late." Meanwhile, Democrats lead on 10 out of 13 issue concerns. The top five voter concerns are government corruption (60% extremely concerned), inflation (58%), gas prices (50%), government leadership (49%), and healthcare (48%). And double digits more trust the Democrats than the Republicans to handle each of those. Republicans retain the advantage on crime (by 10 points) and border security (R+8), while views are closely divided on immigration (R+3). The Democrats are seen as better on healthcare (D+22), inflation (D+16), gas prices (D+12), voting rights (D+12), election integrity (D+12), government leadership (D+11), what’s taught in public schools (D+11), artificial intelligence (D+10), government corruption (D+10) and foreign policy (D+9). Republicans have lost ground on key issues compared to four years ago, when more voters trusted them by 21 points on border security, 13 points on inflation and 9 points on foreign policy. Other issues that voters are extremely concerned about are the Iran war (42%), immigration (35%), crime (34%), voter suppression (32%), AI technology (32%), what’s taught in public schools (29%), voter fraud (28%) and border security (25%). While corruption in government and inflation are the top two worries about both parties, far more Democrats (72% and 70%) than Republicans (47% and 49%) are extremely concerned. The issue that helps explain the Democrats’ advantage isn’t an issue at all. By a 14-point margin, more voters think the Democrats will do a better job "fighting for people like you." Majorities of White voters with a college degree (53%), men (52%), women (60%) and non-White voters (77%) think Democrats will fight for them. Whites without a college degree are split 49-49%. Despite their issue advantage, just 35% say Democrats have a clear plan for dealing with the country’s problems, and 33% say the same about the Republicans. That reverses the Republican advantage from July 2025, when 43% said the Republicans had a clear plan compared with 33% for the Democrats. There’s deep dissatisfaction with lawmakers: 15% approve of Congress, while 84% disapprove. Remarkably, that’s above the low of 9% approval in October 2013. Both parties are viewed negatively. The Democratic Party is underwater by 16 points (42% favorable, 58% unfavorable), while ratings of the GOP are net negative by 23 points (38% favorable, 61% unfavorable). Yet, favorable ratings fail to translate directly into vote choice. One third of those backing the Democratic candidate (31%) dislike the party, while 23% of those supporting the Republican dislike the GOP. Among the 26% who dislike both parties (double haters), Democrats lead 62%-36%. Here’s how polarized the parties are: Just 16% of Republicans say that Democrats love America and want what’s best for the U.S., and even fewer Democrats, 6%, think Republicans do. Compared to four years ago, the number of voters saying Democrats want what’s best for the country is up four points, while fewer say Republicans love the country now by 6 points. Fifty-one percent of voters have a favorable view of capitalism compared with 32% for socialism. Compared to a year ago, positive ratings of capitalism are down 2 points while they are up 5 points for socialism. Eight in ten of those with a positive view of socialism support the Democratic candidate, while 6 in 10 of those viewing capitalism favorably back the Republican. Voters who plan to cast their ballots early favor the Democratic candidate (by 19 points) as do mail voters (D+33), while the candidate choice splits among those voting in person (early or on Election Day). Six in 10 oppose U.S. military action against Iran, and they back the Democrats by 56 points. CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE A new high of 46% think the U.S. is too supportive of Israel, and those voters favor the Democratic candidate by 42 points, while the 4 in 10 who think U.S. support of Israel is about right pick the Republican by 27 points. Nearly 6 in 10 have a negative view of artificial intelligence technology, and they back the Democratic candidate by 27 points. Conducted Oct. 9-12, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,202 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (114) and cellphones (786) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (302). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±2.5 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling errors, 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/6acffdbd75342cf4db90614b CedarDB wants one database to handle both transactions and analytics, as AI agents raise the stakes te 2026-10-14T22:10:05.167Z CedarDB wants one database to handle both transactions and analytics, as AI agents raise the stakes Databases have traditionally been designed either for analytical data or for operational data. But database engine CedarDB supports both, and its approach has gained relevance with the rise of agentic AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acffb6775342cf4db906108 Wildlife influencer comes close to losing a wrestling match to a 19-foot reticulated python te 2026-10-14T22:00:07.013Z Wildlife influencer comes close to losing a wrestling match to a 19-foot reticulated python A wildlife influencer who goes by the name The Real Tarzann on social media put his blue belt jiu-jitsu skills up against a 19-foot reticulated python. Smart. He realizes he's getting dangerously close to being in trouble when the snake wraps up one of his arms and both of his legs at the same time. The Real Tarzann, real name Mike Holston, tells his cameraman as he's wrestling the snake, "I'm okay. For now. But I won't be in a second." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS After having the python strike towards him a couple of times, he grabs its head and is in for his "toughest battle with a snake yet." That's because this gigantic snake doesn't want to go down without a fight. It immediately starts trying to wrap its body around the influencer. Once it has Holston's arm and both of his legs wrapped up it appears to start tightening its grip on him. He admits, "I'm losing this battle, guys. For the first time, I've met one that I can't beat." MMA FIGHTER CONFIDENTLY BELIEVES HE CAN BEAT A CHIMPANZEE IN A FIGHT AND CLAIMS IT WILL BE LIVESTREAMED Despite the admission, he's not ready to give up. When asked if he needs help, he responds, "In a sec, I'm gonna flip him over. I still got head control, but my legs are and arm... watch. Ready?" Once he flips the snake over and is lying on his back, he's able to eventually wrestle himself free, but not without admitting that his blue belt was nothing compared to the python and its "black belt in the jungle." The Real Tarzann, after escaping and avoiding being squeezed to death, also admitted while trying to catch his breath that it was as close as he's "been in a long time to being wrapped up." That's not my idea of a good time. But it's one way to get off the couch and spend an afternoon if you're looking for adventure. I'd love to know what the plan was here if he wasn’t able to flip the snake and if he started to lose the fight even more. Was the cameraman jumping in? Were there others there, making the whole wrestling a huge snake in the jungle by himself completely unnecessary? Was anyone armed? Cool social media video, I guess. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acffb6575342cf4db9060ff Expert calls California 'Wild West' for surrogacy after couple charged with abusing surrogate-born children te 2026-10-14T22:00:05.262Z Expert calls California 'Wild West' for surrogacy after couple charged with abusing surrogate-born children The case of a California couple recently accused of abusing children born to surrogates exposes the pitfalls of an industry one expert described as the "wild west." Guojun Xuan, 66, and his wife, Sylvia Zhang, 39, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit child abuse. Authorities said the couple operated their own surrogacy agency out of their home in Arcadia, California. "I say it all the time. It's the wild, Wild West," Kallie Fell, executive director of the Center for Bioethics and Culture, told Fox News Digital. SURROGATE WHO REFUSED ABORTION TAKES FIGHT TO SUPREME COURT AS BABY'S LIFE HANGS IN BALANCE Xuan and Zhang allegedly abused more than a dozen surrogate-born children — some as young as 2 months old — inside their multimillion-dollar Arcadia residence. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman called the alleged abuse "appalling and revolting." OHIO MOM OF 16 CRADLES STOMACH IN COURT, PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN SEVERE ABUSE CASE INVOLVING OWN CHILDREN "This was not a home where these children were loved and nurtured," Hochman said when announcing the charges. "This was a home where these young children were systematically beaten and punished if they did not do what they were told." In addition to the alleged abuse, the couple operated Future Spring Surrogacy from their home, recruiting surrogates and paying them tens of thousands of dollars. At least eight surrogates reported aggressive tactics and false statements regarding the family's living situation, officials said. SURROGATE WHO REFUSED ABORTION ASKS SCOTUS TO INTERVENE AS BABY COULD BE MOVED OUT OF TEXAS "The thing about the case is that I wish it was shocking for me," said Fell, who opposes commercial surrogacy. "Because of the space I work in, I get to hear shocking stories around the globe — things that people don't realize the surrogacy industry has grown into. It's not just a place where couples who have been struggling with infertility go as a last resort to have a child." "I mean, this has really turned into, if you have enough money to pay for it, then you can, by any means necessary, really have a child in California," she added. SURROGATE, CALIFORNIA COUPLE CLASH IN COURT AS NEWBORN FIGHTS FOR LIFE AFTER HEART SURGERY Unlike in some states, a license is not required in California to open a surrogacy agency, and there is no comprehensive regulatory framework to oversee the industry across the state. Surrogacy is a billion-dollar global market used to help couples who are unable to conceive or carry a child. The issue, Fell noted, is that while the process is accessible to anyone who can afford it, there are no meaningful regulatory safeguards for the children born to surrogates. "I was a foster parent," she said. "My husband and I went through gobs of courses, gobs of home studies, background checks, everything — really under a microscope. The same is not true for surrogacy. It doesn't apply." As the surrogacy boom has expanded, foreign nationals — many from China — have increasingly used American surrogates to have children, according to a 2024 report by the Heritage Foundation. Because commercial surrogacy is completely illegal inside China, wealthy Chinese individuals and couples frequently look abroad, primarily to the U.S., to grow their families. While banned or heavily restricted in several other countries, cross-border surrogacy is not regulated at the federal level in the U.S., opening the door for foreign clients to secure American birthright citizenship for the resulting children, according to the conservative think tank. "We absolutely need to close our borders to international surrogacy," Fell said. "Why do we need folks from overseas coming, renting wombs here in the United States?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff90f75342cf4db90607c Bear breaks into Alaska hospital at 2 am, helps itself to an early Halloween candy buffet te 2026-10-14T21:50:07.022Z Bear breaks into Alaska hospital at 2 am, helps itself to an early Halloween candy buffet Most people wait until Halloween to stuff themselves with candy. But one black bear in Alaska decided Oct. 12 was close enough. And instead of going door-to-door like a civilized trick-or-treater, this guy just helped himself to whatever he could find. The unexpected visitor showed up around 2 a.m. Monday at a hospital on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage, Alaska. According to Alaska's News Source, the bear made his way through the hospital's emergency department before discovering a bucket of donated Halloween candy and proceeding to chow down. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS Probably even ate the candy corn. Gross. A woman named Sherri Warnke — who was leaving the hospital after visiting her mother — spotted the massive animal about 30 feet away in a dimly lit hallway. To make things spookier, Warnke didn't have a hospital badge, meaning all the doors along the corridor were locked to her. So there she was, trapped in a hallway with a hungry black bear. Warnke slowly backed away, hoping the bear hadn't noticed her. Fortunately, that's when our furry friend discovered the candy bucket and apparently decided chocolate was better than human. Eventually, an announcement came over the hospital intercom warning everyone that there was a bear in the building. But that didn't stop some doctors from coming out to take pictures. MAMA BEAR TEACHES CUB THE FINE ART OF RIPPING OPEN A TRUCK BED COVER IN A PARKING LOT Warnke made it out safely, and the bear reportedly exited through the same entrance he'd used to get inside. Nobody was injured. Hospital staff later showed Warnke a surveillance photo of the bear standing at the emergency department reception desk, where they joked that he appeared to be checking in. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Of course, with winter approaching, bears are busy packing on the pounds before hibernation. Most bears are out there catching salmon, digging through dumpsters and scavenging for berries. But this guy figured out where they keep the good stuff. He could have at least put on a costume, though. Love all things wildlife and outdoors? Follow OutKick OutDoors on Instagram and TikTok! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff90d75342cf4db906047 Supreme Court Sides With Republicans Again in New Political Ad Rates Order te 2026-10-14T21:50:05.583Z Supreme Court Sides With Republicans Again in New Political Ad Rates Order The ruling gives the FCC more time to review a policy that would extend discounted campaign ad rates to political committees. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff90b75342cf4db90602b Ambani’s Jio seeks to raise $3.2B in what could be India’s biggest IPO te 2026-10-14T21:50:03.563Z Ambani’s Jio seeks to raise $3.2B in what could be India’s biggest IPO Jio plans to use most of its IPO proceeds to repay debt as it expands beyond telecom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff6b675342cf4db905fb9 Supreme Court Justices Laugh at Lawyer's Answer in Paramount Case te 2026-10-14T21:40:06.924Z Supreme Court Justices Laugh at Lawyer's Answer in Paramount Case The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could have implications for online privacy lawsuits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff6b475342cf4db905f9d Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’ — its website says different te 2026-10-14T21:40:04.958Z Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’ — its website says different Langley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff46c75342cf4db905f8c The waiting game te 2026-10-14T21:30:20.365Z The waiting game The crowd is on its feet awaiting President Donald Trump's arrival as winds pick up. Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs was the last scheduled speaker. The stairs are in place, the music is cranked up to 11, and all eyes… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff46175342cf4db905f50 Ravens star predicted his game-winning interception once he saw Tua Tagovailoa in game, teammate says te 2026-10-14T21:30:09.191Z Ravens star predicted his game-winning interception once he saw Tua Tagovailoa in game, teammate says When you know, you know, and Baltimore Ravens star Kyle Hamilton certainly knew. After the Ravens scored to take a 30-23 lead over the Atlanta Falcons in overtime on Sunday and Hamilton saw Tua Tagovailoa come onto the field, he was ebullient. He knew he was going to seal the game. "Kyle (looked across the field) and was like, ‘Tua in the game!’" Ravens star cornerback Marlon Humphrey recalled on a recent episode of "The Marlon Humphrey Show." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "He knew he was going to get a pick. He literally was like, ‘Oh, he better throw me one.’ He was so excited, it was the most excited I’ve probably seen Kyle." Humphrey said he didn't know if Hamilton knew something he didn't, but Hamilton was confident he would get an interception. It was Hamilton's first interception of the season and the sixth of his career. Tagovailoa entered the game late in the fourth quarter for Michael Penix Jr., who left after taking a vicious shot to the ribs. Penix returned for one play before overtime, but after the Ravens scored in the extra period, it was the former Miami Dolphins star who led the Falcons’ offense onto the field. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The turnover bug plagued Tagovailoa last season, as he threw 15 interceptions in 14 starts. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday Penix is expected to start in the team's game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, in which case Tagovailoa will be relegated to backup duties again. The Falcons hope Penix can indeed return, because without him in the lineup, offensive production cratered. With both Penix and Tagovailoa injured to begin the season and Cooper Rush at quarterback, the offense scored just 16 points over the first two weeks of the season. When Penix returned to the lineup, the Falcons offense kicked into high gear. Against the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints, they scored 80 points, the most in the NFL over that stretch. The other thing Penix provides, or rather takes away? The excitement opposing defenders feel about a potential interception. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff46075342cf4db905f47 Michael Penix Jr likely starting for Falcons against Bears despite rib injury, Kevin Stefanski says te 2026-10-14T21:30:08.054Z Michael Penix Jr likely starting for Falcons against Bears despite rib injury, Kevin Stefanski says The quarterback situation in Atlanta has been one of the NFL’s most closely watched storylines. After an offseason marked by injuries and a two-week stint with Cooper Rush under center, Atlanta appeared to find some stability when Michael Penix Jr. returned to the starting lineup. Late in Sunday’s hard-fought game against the Baltimore Ravens, Penix sustained a rib injury on a sack. He briefly returned before the end of regulation but could not continue in overtime, forcing Tua Tagovailoa to take over. Tagovailoa threw the game-ending interception, leaving Penix’s status for a pivotal Week 6 meeting with the Chicago Bears uncertain. After Penix underwent an MRI earlier this week, Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that the quarterback is on track to start Sunday’s game, barring any setbacks. Penix was back at practice Wednesday, although he was listed as a limited participant. BACKUP QUARTERBACK TYLER HUNTLEY LEADS BALTIMORE RAVENS TO IMPROBABLE OT WIN OVER ATLANTA FALCONS Stefanski stopped short of offering details about what he knew about the extent of Penix's rib injury, instead telling reporters that the left-handed thrower is "feeling better." On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter told "The Pat McAfee Show" that Penix’s rib injury "didn’t look like it’s a long-term injury" at the time. Penix’s practice workload this week will depend on how he feels, Stefanski said. "I want to see how he's feeling," Stefanski said. "With any injury like this, you want to make sure as they move around and how they're feeling -- it could be all, some, none. We shall see." ESPN reported later on Wednesday that Penix "took all the first-team reps in practice." "I felt good today at practice," Penix told reporters when asked the status of his ribs. "… I just gotta stay on top of my rehab and just make sure I'm doing all the right things." He added: "I feel good to go this week, so that's the plan." Penix’s injury history, dating back to his college days, is well documented. He suffered his latest ACL injury last November and underwent surgery. His recovery kept him out of the Falcons’ first two games this season. Bears star Caleb Williams' status is also unclear for Sunday's game in Atlanta. He's missed the last two games with a hamstring injury. However, Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday that Williams would be listed was a full participant on the latest injury report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff45e75342cf4db905f26 Supreme Court Again Sides With Republicans in Political TV Ad Fight te 2026-10-14T21:30:06.469Z Supreme Court Again Sides With Republicans in Political TV Ad Fight The Trump administration had filed an emergency application asking the justices to intervene in a long-running dispute over political ad rates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff20f75342cf4db905edc LOCAL ROUNDUP: No. 1 Coconino shut out at No. 2 Mesquite te 2026-10-14T21:20:15.462Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: No. 1 Coconino shut out at No. 2 Mesquite A look at how local teams fared recently, including Coconino flag football and Flagstaff volleyball losing heavyweight matchups against some of the best teams in the state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff20d75342cf4db905ecc Prop. 144 could reshape Arizona mail voting while doing little to speed results te 2026-10-14T21:20:13.432Z Prop. 144 could reshape Arizona mail voting while doing little to speed results (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror) Proponents of Proposition 144 say that it will make Arizona’s elections faster and more secure, but critics say it’s unlikely to significantly speed up results — and it could spell the end of no-excuse voting by mail, by far the most popular way to vote in the Grand Canyon State.  Prop. 144 would make numerous amendments to the state constitution, and the most impactful provision would require voters who cast a ballot by mail to provide state-issued identification every time they vote. But the ballot measure doesn’t include specifics about what kind of identification voters would have to provide or how they would do it, leaving that up to the Arizona Legislature.  That would mean the Republicans who have controlled the legislature almost exclusively for 60 years and voted for a bill that would have effectively banned no-excuse early voting, would be tasked with writing the rules on how mail voters provide ID.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Voters already weighed in on additional identification requirements for mail-in voters in 2022, when they narrowly rejected Proposition 309. But this time around, the mail-in voter ID requirement is nestled in Prop. 144 alongside much more popular provisions like limiting registering to vote and voting to citizens. Those already exist in state law and the Arizona Constitution, and have since Arizona became a state in 1912. “It’s my experience in the sausage-making of how these things go that you take things that you know are popular and you attach them to a provision that you need to pass,” Gina Swoboda, the former head of the Arizona Republican Party, said during a Sept. 22 “Mechanics of Democracy Lab” at Arizona State University.  During an Oct. 1 Clean Elections debate, Greg Blackie, of the far-right Arizona Free Enterprise Club, which has long crusaded to tightly restrict voting by mail, encouraged voters to support Prop. 144. He noted that more than 90% of Arizonans support citizens-only voting. The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote. Arizona Votes: 2026 “So, this measure is not some dangerous provision that’s going to result in the legislature adopting something they couldn’t already do,” he said. “What it does is it allows the voters to tell the legislature, ‘We want voter ID, regardless of how people vote.’ And that is popular.” If voters approved the proposal, also known as the “Fast Accurate Secure Transparent Election Results Act,” it wouldn’t change who can register to vote or cast a ballot. But it would change how Arizonans who vote by mail verify their identities.  Currently, voters are required to provide ID when they register to vote and when they vote in person.  Those who vote by mail sign an affidavit on the green early ballot envelopes confirming that they’re registered to vote in that county and haven’t voted elsewhere. Violators can face perjury charges. Blackie initially dodged a question about how mail-in voters would provide identification, but when pressed, he suggested three options: providing a driver’s license number or early voting identification number with the ballot; scanning a QR Code that links to an ID scanner that would verify voter identity; or calling an election center to provide a driver’s license number over the phone.  During the Clean Elections debate, Randy Keating, the chairman of “No on Prop. 144,” argued that the lack of specificity in the election reform measure was a “feature not a bug.”  “They want the chaos, right?” he said. “They want to make sure that there’s doubt, there’s confusion, there’s ambiguity in our election laws. Not only our election laws, but the Arizona Constitution, so they can point to a problem that they created and say, ‘We have to do something about that.’” The state lawmaker who sponsored the legislation that became Prop. 144, Rep. Alexander Kolodin, is a member of the far-right Arizona Freedom Caucus whose record as an attorney and a state legislator are replete with unfounded claims about Arizona’s elections. For more than two years, the Scottsdale Republican has been pushing legislation to make Arizona’s elections more like Florida’s in the name of “election integrity” and boosting trust in elections. The final version of Prop. 144 is a significantly pared down version of that legislation.  Keating said that the same politicians and organizations pushing Prop. 144 to address a lack of confidence in election results are the same politicians sowing doubt in the state’s elections in the first place  “This is a zombie idea that just won’t go away, no matter how much you show that the problem doesn’t really exist,” he said. “So, again, this is all just much ado about nothing. It’s an excuse to try to limit people who vote by mail, because they feel that their preferred candidates would probably have a better chance based on that, not their policy ideas.” Kolodin, the Republican nominee for secretary of state, has backed changes to Arizona election laws that are inspired by conspiracy theories, including banning no-excuse vote-by-mail and returning to voting in tiny precincts, which election officials said was logistically impossible.  The proponents of Prop. 144 say it will speed up election results, something that many election-denier politicians say have made Arizona a “national laughingstock,” with final results typically posted about 13 days after the election.  It’s always been this way in Arizona elections, but no one cared until recently because Republicans easily won most contests up and down the ballot. But as the state has become a battleground, coupled with President Donald Trump’s evidence-free fixation on election fraud, it’s become a point of contention for Republicans. “I think that many Arizonans don’t like that it takes a couple weeks to get election results when we see other, larger states able to have results posted the night of or the next day,” Blackie said. “And, so, when they can get results faster, and when they have confidence that everybody is proving who they are before they vote, I do think that that will raise confidence for Democrats, for independents, for Republicans — for all voters — when we’re all held to the same standard.” A significant factor slowing the results are the roughly 250,000 “late early” mail-in ballots dropped off on Election Day and the preceding weekend. Signature verification of those ballots can be time-consuming, and proponents of Prop. 144 say that its requirement for all counties to allow voters to bring their ID to a polling place and watch their ballot be tabulated will speed things up, eliminating the need to signature-verify those ballots.  But how much that provision will speed up election results depends on how many people use it. Maricopa County provided that option to voters during the July primary election. Just 23,400 out of more than 677,000 voters who cast a ballot in that election in Maricopa County used that option, about 3.5% of voters. The tabulation provision will also be costly for counties, many of which don’t currently have tabulators at all of their polling locations. Prop. 144 would also prohibit foreign nationals from spending money to influence state elections. They are already barred from giving to candidates, but can give money to other political committees, including ballot measure campaigns.  Additionally, the FAST Act would create a new, tougher standard for challenging election laws enacted by the state legislature. That provision reads “the people and the legislature may enact laws governing elections, including early voting and mail voting, provided such laws are rationally connected to a legitimate state interest including timely and accurate election results, efficient election administration, election security, and preserving public confidence in the integrity of elections.” During the Sept. 22 event, Tom Collins, executive director of the Citizens Clean Election Commission said he sees this “as a fundamental effort to make the legislature have primacy over issues that currently it does not have … exclusive authority over and to force the courts and others to defer to them.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff20b75342cf4db905eae Dan Campbell's wife Holly reacts to a female Lions fan thirsting over the head coach on social media te 2026-10-14T21:20:11.159Z Dan Campbell's wife Holly reacts to a female Lions fan thirsting over the head coach on social media If anyone understands the appeal of Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell to members of the opposite sex, it's his wife Holly. They've been married since 1999 and have two children together. She gets it. She also gets life in the NFL after spending more than a decade as the wife of a player throughout Dan's career. Part of that is keeping an eye out for thirsty fans who might have a real interest in your man. Whether the interest in the Lions head coach in this case is real or not, a video surfaced on Instagram, posted by a female Lions fan, that was captioned "Daddy Dan!" THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It shows Dan Campbell walking across the field prior to the Lions 45-21 blowout win over the Cardinals in Arizona. It also includes the text "Went to the Lions game but I didn't come to see the Lions." The fan was obviously talking about "Daddy" Dan Campbell. The commenters on the video confirmed that she wasn't alone. There are plenty of others who enjoy the head coach. One who did a decent job of summing it all up wrote, "Respectfully to his wife but yes, we all be looking." LIONS HEAD COACH PAYS TRIBUTE TO MIKE DITKA AFTER LEARNING OF HIS DEATH FROM A PRESS CONFERENCE QUESTION The video alone probably wouldn’t have gotten a response from Holly. It's innocent enough. She's not tossing her number his way or anything. But the attention it picked up and the decent amount of comments it collected meant she had to let everyone know that she was keeping an eye on it. And that's what she did. Holly knew how to handle the situation. There was no nasty DM needed or a post calling out the fan's thirst. She dropped a like on the "Daddy Dan" video and reposted to her own Instagram Story. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Again, she gets the attraction to the man she married and isn't worried about them showing their support for him on social media. As veteran of a move as it gets. She's been in the league for decades and has probably seen everything you can see in and around the game. A tip of the cap to the ladies is all it took in this situation. Holly had some fun with it. The fan, who appears to be married, had some fun with it and in a post that she disabled the ability to embed, she wrote, "Go Lions 🦁 & Dan Campbell & @hollyhcampbell 🐐 @detroitlionsnfl @detroitlionsfanpage." She shared some more footage, if you will, from the game as well as the like and repost she received from Holly Campbell. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER This exchange, along with a blowout win last Sunday, could be what gets the 3-2 Lions back on track ahead of two big divisional games at home against the Packers and the Vikings. Ladies, thirst all you want. Just know Holly will be watching. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff20a75342cf4db905ea5 The iPhone Duo starter kit: 10 accessories to protect and upgrade your new phone te 2026-10-14T21:20:10.003Z The iPhone Duo starter kit: 10 accessories to protect and upgrade your new phone Apple's new releases include their first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, which arrives Oct. 23. Once you've got the new phone in hand, the next step is building the right setup. Shop accessories made specifically for the iPhone Duo, including cases, screen protectors, magnetic grips and more. Protect and upgrade your new foldable iPhone with these accessories. This leather folio was designed specifically for the iPhone Duo. The sleek MagSafe case comes in a classic black, tan or brown. The soft felted cover protects your screen, and two interior card slots mean it can also double as your wallet. READ MORE: Got the new iPhone 18? Shop cases, chargers and early iPhone Duo accessories from $8 The iPhone Duo has two screens, making it all the more important to invest in durable screen protectors. This tempered glass option is scratch- and drop-resistant, and features ClearPrint technology that mitigates smudges. A foldable phone may be bulkier and potentially more awkward to hold one-handed. OhSnap's ultra-thin magnetic grip adds extra security and doubles as a stand for hands-free viewing while supporting MagSafe charging. Protect your screens and camera lenses with this three-pack of tempered glass protectors. The camera covers are designed to preserve photo quality (even in low light), while adding an extra layer of protection against scratches and everyday wear. Original price: $9.99 Keep your new phone close with this universal lanyard. The design allows the port to stay open for charging, no matter where you are. READ MORE: The best Apple deals: $50 off the AirPods Pro, an under-$40 power adapter and more Keep your iPhone powered throughout the day with this MagSfe magnetic power bank, which snaps onto compatible phones for cable-free charging. It supports wired USB-C charging and packs enough capacity for longer days, travel or whenever you’re away from an outlet. A fast and compact USB-C wall charger will keep your iPhone Duo powered up at home or on the go, and this Anker two-pack comes with a 5-foot cable so you can keep one setup at your desk and another in your carry-on. Original price: $24.99 A magnetic car mount charger keeps your iPhone secure and within reach while driving. It holds your phone in place for hands-free directions and charges wirelessly at the same time, cutting down on loose cords in the car. READ MORE: 10 Amazon deals to kick off holiday shopping This upright stand charges your phone and AirPods or an Apple Watch simultaneously. Reviewers love the space-saving design and MagSafe compatibility. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Original price: $21.99 Protect your iPhone Duo's camera with a lens protector. The waterproof adhesive layer keeps it secure. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff20875342cf4db905e9c Hochul dodges when pressed over victims of illegal immigrant crime: ‘Will you apologize?’ te 2026-10-14T21:20:08.708Z Hochul dodges when pressed over victims of illegal immigrant crime: ‘Will you apologize?’ New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declined to directly apologize to the families of people killed by illegal immigrants after Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman confronted her over the issue during Tuesday night's gubernatorial debate, instead turning the exchange toward Americans killed by federal immigration agents. Looking directly at Hochul as he brought up several victims, Blakeman asked what she had to say to families who will "never get to sit at another Thanksgiving dinner, never be able to open their presents on their Christmas tree." "Will you apologize to them, and will you please return Sheridan Gorman's parents' calls to talk to you about your sanctuary policy?" he said. NEW YORK GOVERNOR DEBATE HEATS UP AS BLAKEMAN, HOCHUL SPAR OVER TRUMP, SANCTUARY STATUS, ICE SHOOTING Jose Medina-Medina, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, faces charges related to the fatal shooting of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student from Yorktown, New York, as she walked with friends near her campus late at night. Her death has fueled calls for change from her parents, who have taken aim at sanctuary policies that limit cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE. Hochul responded by calling all crimes "heartbreaking," adding, "I abhor all crimes, regardless of the perpetrator." She then went on to say her administration has spent billions to "help law enforcement do their jobs" and reduce crime across the state. SHERIDAN GORMAN’S MOM SCORCHES DEM LAWMAKERS SHE SAYS REFUSED TO HEAR FAMILIES OF SLAIN AMERICANS "We have driven down crime to historic lows, especially violent crimes like shootings and murders and that didn't come easy," she said. "That took a lot of work. I've had to change laws. I've got to allocate more money." Hochul did not directly answer Blakeman's request for an apology or his question about returning Gorman's parents' calls. Instead, she brought up Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were shot and killed during separate confrontations with federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in January. "When you're talking about ICE, what I find so shocking is that when an American mother was murdered by ICE agents, you said that her killing was justified," she fired back. MULLIN CALLS MAMDANI'S ANTI-ICE RHETORIC 'DANGEROUS' FOLLOWING NEW YORK SHOOTING She said Blakeman did not have an answer when asked whether Pretti’s death was "justified," saying, "I find those answers just reprehensible, so you won't apologize. I apologize for any pain that has happened to anyone." The exchange set off a wave of social media scrutiny, with critics accusing Hochul of not caring about the victims. "INSANE! Kathy Hochul can’t even apologize to victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens - or promise to return their calls," RNC Research posted on X. "She couldn't care less," radio host Brett Winterble posted on X. "Disgusting," Republican National Committee spokesperson Kristen Cianci posted on X. "NO APOLOGY. No ownership of the sanctuary policies," Richard Sementa, executive producer of "The Mark Levin Show," posted on X. "BOOM! Bruce Blakeman put Kathy Hochul's immigration policies on trial, live. Bruce Blakeman: "What do you say to their families, Kathy?" Families of victims want answers, and Hochul still hasn't given them one," conservative influencer Gunther Eagleman posted on X. Voters will decide between Hochul and Blakeman in the upcoming November election to determine who will serve as New York governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acff20775342cf4db905e93 Josh Allen's sweet Hailee Steinfeld moment caught on camera after the Bills' thrilling overtime win te 2026-10-14T21:20:07.464Z Josh Allen's sweet Hailee Steinfeld moment caught on camera after the Bills' thrilling overtime win Los Angeles is full of stars, but after the Buffalo Bills' win on Monday, Josh Allen was only looking for one: his wife. Allen was seen walking off the field after the Bills’ thrilling 37-34 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, looking up into the stands for "Sinners" star Hailee Steinfeld. "Is my wife in one of these suites somewhere?" Allen asked in a video captured by Spectrum News 1. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Does anybody know?" While the MVP-winning quarterback seemed unable to find Steinfeld, she was shown passionately cheering for her husband during the "Monday Night Football" broadcast. "Go, Josh! Let’s go, Josh! Let’s f---ing go!" Steinfeld was seen yelling during the game. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Steinfeld had every reason to be engrossed in the game, as the Bills and Rams scored a combined 48 points in a captivating second half that required overtime. However, for a moment in the extra period, it looked like Allen was going to suffer his eighth straight overtime loss. The Bills got the ball first and drove into Rams territory, but running back James Cook fumbled for the second time in the game and turned the ball over. The Rams needed only a field goal to win following Cook's turnover, but Harrison Mevis' potential game-winning field goal attempt was blocked by Bills linebacker Greg Rousseau. Allen took advantage of the second chance, driving the Bills back into field goal range and setting up Tyler Bass' game-winning 45-yard field goal. With the win, Allen improved to 1-7 in overtime games. The Rams limited the Bills' passing attack, holding Allen to just 210 yards with one touchdown and one interception on 12-of-19 passing. As a runner, Allen was dynamic, rushing for 121 yards and one touchdown. Allen will look to make his wife proud again — and successfully find her suite, if she attends — when the Bills (4-1) play the Las Vegas Raiders (3-2) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfefc475342cf4db905e41 Video: Trump speaks in Bullhead te 2026-10-14T21:10:28.132Z Video: Trump speaks in Bullhead Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfefc275342cf4db905e38 Video: Andy Biggs speaks te 2026-10-14T21:10:26.960Z Video: Andy Biggs speaks Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfefc175342cf4db905e2f Air Force One lands te 2026-10-14T21:10:25.645Z Air Force One lands Air Force One descends into Bullhead City, about an hour later than it was scheduled to arrive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfefbf75342cf4db905e23 Live blog: President Trump visits Bullhead City te 2026-10-14T21:10:23.962Z Live blog: President Trump visits Bullhead City President Donald Trump is in Bullhead City, Arizona, this morning for an midterm election rally at the Bullhead/Laughlin International Airport. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfefb675342cf4db905e03 No Excuses: Jim Leonhard Tells Bills Defense 'It's Time To Be Good At Something' te 2026-10-14T21:10:14.527Z No Excuses: Jim Leonhard Tells Bills Defense 'It's Time To Be Good At Something' Jim Leonhard’s patience is being tested by a porous Buffalo Bills defense that’s giving up too many points, too many yards and having difficulty stopping opponents on fourth down. And the first-year defensive coordinator is done making excuses regarding a new-look unit experiencing growing pains five weeks into the season. "It’s time to be good at something, and that’s our struggles right now," Leonhard said. "It’s too inconsistent to pretend that we’re building and working and making improvements. Everything’s being evaluated." Leonhard maintained confidence in his players, but cautioned the next step could involve roster changes. "This is professional football. If we don’t feel like the answers are there then, yeah, then there gets to be some big conversations," he said. Leonhard addressed reporters over a Zoom conference call on Tuesday, a day after quarterback Josh Allen bailed out the defense in a 37-34 overtime win at the Los Angeles Rams. The Bills (4-1) are staying in Southern California before leaving for Las Vegas to face the Raiders (3-2) on Sunday. In thanking Allen for playing what he called the role of Superman, Leonhard said relying on the offense to carry the load isn’t a recipe for success. "It has to change. It has to get better," he said. "We plan on being in a lot of big games, and it’s our job as a defense to go close them out for wins." And while the Rams high-octane attack presented a steep degree of difficulty, he said it doesn’t make up for the ongoing problems that continue arising. __ Buffalo allowed 33 first downs against LA, matching the most the defense has surrendered dating to 1991. The Bills have allowed 20 or more first downs in each of their five outings, one short of last season’s total. __ A re-shuffled secondary experienced coverage and communication issues in allowing Matthew Stafford's 383 yards passing. The Bills have allowed 250 or more yards passing four times already, twice more than last year. __ Fourth-down stops are a problem, with Buffalo allowing opponents to convert 8 of 9 attempts after the Rams went 2-for-2. __ The inability to get off the field is not only reflected in Buffalo allowing the third-most yards per outing (389) and fifth-most points (141) in the NFL thus far, it’s tiring out a unit that’s played 350 snaps, the second most behind Detroit. "You play that many snaps, it’s hard to sustain," Leonhard said, referring to the defense playing 78 snaps on Monday — the most by Buffalo since 2023. "We have to get some bigger wins earlier in the game," he added. "I have to be more aggressive in helping us get off the field in some situations to help these guys not get to that fourth quarter and be burned out." In taking over the defense following Sean McDermott's firing, Leonhard anticipated more from a unit entering the season making the switch to a 3-4 system and breaking in four new starters. Though injuries have played a role, the weak spot has involved the secondary, with the starting cornerback position unsettled opposite Christian Benford. After starting the first four games, second-year player Maxwell Hairston was replaced by rookie Davison Igbinosun on Monday. The Bills' depth was already thin at the position in opening the season with five cornerbacks, including Dee Alford filling the nickel position. Part of the problem, Leonard said, is players trying to do too much. "There’s a fine line of trying harder and trying smarter," he said. "I have that tendency. You want to do more, you want to do extra. Sometimes, it’s just relax, take a step back and simplify. Slow down." Reporting by the Associated Press. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfefb575342cf4db905de9 Elle Duncan makes a fool of herself saying she and Black women are the real victims of the WNBA discourse te 2026-10-14T21:10:13.309Z Elle Duncan makes a fool of herself saying she and Black women are the real victims of the WNBA discourse Former ESPN anchor Elle Duncan called the discourse surrounding the WNBA "toxic as hell" and claimed that Black women are the target. "It feels like open season to dunk on Black women because we do not have protection. Because no one cares. Because we are low-hanging fruit," Duncan said of the WNBA discourse during a discussion with Front Office Sports on Tuesday. "It is very easy to dunk on us since we are, I would say, outside of transgender people, the most marginalized of the marginalized groups." FORMER ESPN ANCHOR SMEARS CAITLIN CLARK FANS WITH SWEEPING, FALSE ACCUSATIONS OF RACISM | MATT CALKINS Duncan, a highly peculiar individual, then accused "opportunists" of latching on to Caitlin Clark as a means of diminishing Black and queer women. "It’s twofold for them—so you get to lift this one person up, and you get to, ultimately, reduce everybody else that isn’t her to nothing," Duncan said. At this point, you probably expect us to respond to the examples Duncan provided to support her claims about Black women in America and the WNBA. Unfortunately, we cannot. Duncan didn't provide any. On the surface, I reject her premise. She says Black women lack protection, yet her own career suggests otherwise. ESPN hired Duncan after she was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in April 2013. She then repeatedly used ESPN's sports programming to make personal political statements. She reportedly lobbied behind the scenes to have the company remove Sage Steele from a social justice special in 2020 over concerns about Steele's "Blackness," whatever that means. Steele was removed. On at least two occasions, Duncan interrupted the network's sports coverage to protest legislation. She first called for a moment of silence in response to Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill. She later used the SportsCenter set to condemn the Supreme Court's decision to return abortion policy to the states, calling on fathers to support their daughters' ability to obtain abortions. Last year, she again ventured into political commentary on ESPN, declaring that "everyone" should adore and love former first lady Michelle Obama. Imagine the reaction if an ESPN anchor had instructed viewers that "everyone" should adore and love first lady Melania Trump. Yet ESPN did not discipline Duncan or distance itself from her commentary, as it did Steele after she discussed political and social issues in 2021. By that standard, Duncan appeared quite protected at ESPN. Despite all of that, Netflix has since hired her to anchor its sports coverage. Talk about privilege. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! I also reject the notion that Black women lack protection in the WNBA, a league composed predominantly of black women. Recently, A'ja Wilson charged aggressively toward a fan in the stands and avoided a suspension. DiJonai Carrington also avoided discipline after clotheslining Sophie Cunningham this summer and later accusing the WNBA of racism on social media from the locker room. Black women are also routinely afforded the benefit of the doubt by the media during WNBA controversies. ESPN's primary WNBA studio show features an all-black female panel and has often drawn criticism for holding Clark to a different standard than black players. Further, it's difficult to take Duncan seriously when she laments the toxicity surrounding WNBA coverage. Duncan was among the media figures who helped politicize the league when Clark arrived. She was initially ESPN's lead WNBA host, but was hardly a neutral observer. Duncan repeatedly shamed Clark over the supposed racism of anonymous online trolls, as if Clark were somehow responsible for them. She has continued to stoke the same divisions since joining Netflix. This summer, Duncan suggested Clark bore some responsibility for a wildly inappropriate USA Today column in which the author invoked Emmett Till while warning that Clark's silence in the face of online criticism could endanger black women. The racialization of the WNBA has never been particularly difficult to trace. Most people have been afraid to say where much of it originated. Clark is a straight White woman from Iowa who entered a predominantly black league with a level of fame no WNBA player had ever possessed. Players and media figures, many of whom were Black women, met her arrival with unmistakable resentment. Some explicitly attributed her popularity to white privilege. Others invoked the "great White hope" trope to explain her appeal. Elle Duncan, A'ja Wilson, DiJonai Carrington, Angel Reese, Monica McNutt, Cindy Brunson, Chiney Ogwumike, Sheryl Swoopes, and others are not innocent bystanders to the toxic WNBA discourse they now condemn. They have been among its most prominent participants. In many of the controversies that have defined the league's culture war, they have been the aggressors, not the targets. Duncan and others now want to reverse that sequence of events. They want the backlash against their own divisive rhetoric and behavior to serve as proof that black women were the victims all along. That's a convenient revision of what actually happened. WNBA discourse is "toxic as hell" in large part because a straight white woman from Iowa transcended the league, and too many people around the sport could not accept her success without filtering it through race, sexuality, and privilege. Rather than treat Clark's popularity as a historic opportunity for women's basketball, they treated it as a grievance. They framed her fame as "white privilege." They called her fans "racists" for defending her. Such dishonest framework guaranteed resentment. It also guaranteed backlash. Rinse and repeat. The likes of Elle Duncan have done far more to poison the conversation surrounding the WNBA than Clark or her fans have. She did so again by describing the very people stirring the resentment as the victims. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfefb475342cf4db905de0 DOJ unveils nationwide tax fraud crackdown involving 76 defendants, nearly $500M in alleged losses te 2026-10-14T21:10:12.097Z DOJ unveils nationwide tax fraud crackdown involving 76 defendants, nearly $500M in alleged losses The Justice Department announced a nationwide tax fraud crackdown Wednesday involving 76 defendants and more than $490 million in estimated intended tax losses, including new charges against 31 individuals accused of schemes targeting American taxpayers. The first-ever National Tax Enforcement Surge brought together 35 U.S. attorneys' offices and IRS criminal investigators over approximately six weeks. The operation resulted in 23 new charging actions involving more than $350 million in alleged intended tax losses, while another 45 defendants were involved in trials, guilty pleas and sentencings associated with nearly $140 million in estimated intended losses. "Every dollar stolen through tax fraud is a dollar taken from the American people," Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a news release "What we uncovered during this concentrated surge is only the tip of the iceberg. The Department of Justice is committed to expanding our investigations and exposing schemes designed to evade accountability, because there is no safe haven for fraudsters." AG BLANCHE UNVEILS FEDERAL CHARGES AGAINST 160 DEFENDANTS IN PANDEMIC RELIEF SWEEP Speaking at Wednesday's news conference, IRS Criminal Investigation chief Jarod Koopman described the operation as a new enforcement strategy and said similar crackdowns would follow. "The consolidated actions we are announcing today represent an entirely new approach in our enforcement strategy. Partnering with DOJ to strategically surge resources around a broad range of tax crimes. And although this type of enforcement is the first of its kind, it will not be the last," Koopman said. APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS ORDER BLOCKING IRS FROM SHARING TAXPAYER DATA WITH ICE Among the largest cases highlighted was an alleged fraudulent trust scheme in Texas, where four defendants were charged with promoting tax shelters that prosecutors say concealed more than $1.5 billion in income and caused over $200 million in estimated tax losses. In Georgia, three Mexican citizens were indicted in connection with an alleged $74 million tax refund scheme involving more than 16,000 U.S. Treasury checks. Prosecutors allege the defendants used Mexican identification documents belonging to other individuals to obtain IRS taxpayer identification numbers and file fraudulent returns. FBI OPERATION TARGETS SCAM COMPOUNDS IN AFRICA WITH ARRESTS, ACCOUNT TAKEDOWNS Asked during the news conference how much money taxpayers could expect to recover, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald acknowledged that fraudulent proceeds are sometimes spent before investigators can retrieve them. McDonald said the Justice Department is building an asset forfeiture and recovery team to pursue assets allegedly purchased with fraud proceeds, including luxury vehicles and real estate. He did not provide a total recovery figure, noting that some cases remain in their early stages. The crackdown follows the Justice Department's establishment of its National Fraud Enforcement Division in April. Defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfefb275342cf4db905dd7 Carolina Panthers lineman Taylor Moton overcame bloody, life-threatening episode and now he's back at practice te 2026-10-14T21:10:10.878Z Carolina Panthers lineman Taylor Moton overcame bloody, life-threatening episode and now he's back at practice This is a comeback story of the highest order because Taylor Moton's life was at risk, blood was splattered all over his chest, and doctors frantically rushed to keep him from dying from a life-threatening emergency. Moton is a Carolina Panthers offensive lineman. Except, he hasn't been an offensive lineman since the offseason because he was exclusively a patient trying to overcome the condition that caused, as he put it, "a multitude of clots in my right lung." DEION SANDERS DECLARES HE'S CANCER-FREE, ADDRESSES INCONTINENCE AHEAD OF COLORADO FOOTBALL SEASON People die from runaway blood clots. I had a friend die from blood clots in 2022. Miami Dolphins senior vice president Jason Jenkins died from a bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism due to phlebothrombosis. He was in his office at the team's training facility when it happened. Jenkins had complained of the pain clots in his legs caused him for months before that. He talked about how he had to be careful when he flew because that could impact his condition. So when Moton was placed on the non-football injury list in July it caught my attention because there had been reports about it being tied to clots since June. And that was extremely worrisome. But this column isn't all about sadness and concern. Or death. HOUSTON TEXANS STAR PRACTICES IN PADS FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER 2024 CAREER-THREATENING INJURY That's because Moton is back on the Panthers practice field this week. And he was in the locker room on Tuesday talking about his victory over a life-threatening condition. "I was just hanging out about to take a nap, lay down, and all of sudden it started to feel like my chest was really congested," Moton told a group of reporters gathered at his locker. "I thought it was just normal chest congestion. But I started to taste blood in my mouth and then I knew something was up." One can only imagine what a world-class athlete who hadn't yet reached his 32nd birthday thinks when confronted with a serious medical emergency. These guys train to feel invincible. But Moton immediately realized he wasn't invincible. He was in deep trouble. "I started coughing up blood -- and it was like a lot of it," Moton said. "And I could start feeling it leaking through my chest even -- something like really different. So, after 15-or-something minutes, I was like 'Yeah, I've got to go to the hospital.' "Went to the hospital, they were doing CT scans, ultrasounds, trying to find what was going on. And that's when they found a multitude of clots in my right lung." Stunning. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Moton said doctors to this day have not figured out what caused the frightening episode. "They put me on blood thinners, and other than that I was just working," he said. "I just couldn't have contact on the blood thinners because having contact on blood thinners can lead to like a brain bleed." Moton has been trying to stay in shape but it clearly isn't football shape. So he has 21 days to try to reach that kind of physical conditioning before a decision on his season's availability has to be made. The Panthers, dealing with injuries on their offensive line, need him as soon as possible. The man they're getting back has a different outlook than the one who last played a game in the 2025 season. "When you see the blood, you start thinking the worst," Moton said. "But thank God I'm still on this side of Earth, right? Like past football, man, it makes you count your blessings to be here. Still get to see my family. It's a blessing." And this: "Honestly," Moton added, "it gave me more gratitude for life in general."  FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfefb175342cf4db905dce Trump scores win from liberal-leaning Ninth Circuit in ICE enforcement showdown te 2026-10-14T21:10:09.527Z Trump scores win from liberal-leaning Ninth Circuit in ICE enforcement showdown The Trump administration scored a victory at a liberal-leaning appeals court Wednesday, which temporarily blocked a section of a California law requiring plainclothes federal law enforcement agents to show their badges and identification when carrying out operations. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration was "certain to succeed" in its lawsuit against California, finding that the No Vigilantes Act’s identification requirement violates the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, which says federal law takes priority when it conflicts with state law. "Section 10 explicitly overrides the federal government’s power to determine whether, how, and when to publicly identify its officers," the panel wrote. The preliminary injunction comes from a federal appeals court that has repeatedly clashed with the Trump administration over some of its signature immigration policies, including blocking efforts to withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities in 2018, restricting attempts to tighten asylum eligibility that same year and refusing to reinstate Trump's travel ban targeting several predominantly Muslim countries in 2017. FEDERAL COURT BLOCKS NEWSOM’S BID TO SHACKLE ICE IN TRUMP IMMIGRATION WIN The ruling comes as a major blow to California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, widely viewed as a 2028 presidential hopeful. Newsom has positioned himself as a leading opponent of Trump's immigration agenda, signing a series of laws aimed at protecting immigrant communities, restricting federal immigration enforcement operations and increasing oversight of federal agents in the state. The Trump administration sued California over provisions in the No Vigilantes Act and No Secret Police Act, which restricts law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, in November 2025. Judge Christina Snyder, a Clinton-appointed judge, initially blocked the No Secret Police Act's mask restriction for federal officers but declined to block the No Vigilantes Act's identification requirement. The Trump administration appealed Snyder's decision on the identification requirement, and the Ninth Circuit temporarily blocked its enforcement in February before granting an injunction pending appeal in April. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS NEW YORK LAW BANNING ICE AGENTS FROM WEARING MASKS California argued that its identification requirement did not amount to an unconstitutional regulation of the federal government because a state law crosses that line only when it "impose[s] substantial burdens on federal operations." But the appeals court ruled that the state never had the authority to directly regulate federal officials. "The burden of the regulation on federal operations, whether substantial or otherwise, is irrelevant," the court wrote. The liberal appeals court ruling drew praise from Trump administration officials, including Brett Shumate, assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's Civil Division. DOJ WARNS FORMER RED STATE IS BECOMING THE NEXT CALIFORNIA AS GOVERNOR EMBRACES ICE LIMITS "The Ninth Circuit agrees that California cannot regulate federal law enforcement," Schumate wrote on X. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "Today, the Ninth Circuit again affirms what common sense makes clear: California cannot regulate how Federal law enforcement officers carry out their jobs authorized by Congress," Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, Jr. wrote on X. "Today's decision is a huge WIN for protecting the safety of our Nation's law enforcement officers and ensuring @POTUS 's promise to enforce our Nation's immigration laws." Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfefb075342cf4db905dc5 Court ruling opens door for Michigan to add former Miami, Boise State player to roster mid-season in wild move te 2026-10-14T21:10:08.194Z Court ruling opens door for Michigan to add former Miami, Boise State player to roster mid-season in wild move We were all waiting to see which college football programs would potentially add players to their roster during the season via a court ruling, and now we might have our answer. The Michigan Wolverines are on the cusp of dipping into the transfer portal and signing two players who could help them at multiple positions this season. Yes, I said this season. Thanks to a temporary restraining order granted by a Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judge, former Miami Hurricanes tight end Alex Bauman and former Boise State defensive back Jeremiah Earby are now legally allowed to play this season. SEC ACCUSES LSU OF DEFYING ITS RULES AS WILL WADE'S BASKETBALL ROSTER ADDS FUEL TO A BURNING FIRE In fact, both are reportedly enrolled at Michigan, after a judge in the state granted them the ability to be rostered. The temporary restraining order allowed each player to enter the transfer portal, though it's not a coincidence that they were granted these orders within the Ann Arbor area. JUDGE GRANTS INJUNCTION AGAINST NCAA, SEC, ALLOWING ATHLETES WITH NFL TIES ELIGIBLE TO PLAY FOR LSU, OTHERS If you're wondering how Earby and Bauman would be allowed a return to college football, based off the professional rules established by the Big Ten conference, it all hinges on the fact that neither player signed with an NFL team. When the NCAA enacted new guidelines on how many years an athlete has to compete at the collegiate level, this spurred a plethora of lawsuits against the organization by members of the 2022 class that felt as though they were being singled out. After playing for Boise State last season and recording 60 tackles, Jeremiah Earby did not receive an opportunity at the professional level. So, after the NFL process played out, he then decided to try his hand at filing a lawsuit that would allow him to play an additional season of college football. NFL TO NCAA? COURTROOM CHAOS IS GIVING PRO ATHLETES A BIZARRE PATH BACK TO COLLEGE, AND IT'S ONLY JUST BEGUN For Bauman, he was a member of the Miami Hurricanes 2025 team that played for a national championship against Indiana. Before playing for Mario Cristobal, the wide receiver attended Tulane for three years, with his productive 2024 season garnering enough attention that landed him a spot at Miami. NFL WARNS CLUBS THEY CANNOT SIGN ANY PLAYER WHO RETURNS TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL FOR 2026 SEASON, MEMO SAYS Now, the question is whether Kyle Whittingham will officially add these two players to the Michigan roster, as they are currently 3-2 on the season and are preparing to play Penn State this weekend in Ann Arbor. In the case of Jeremiah Earby and Alex Bauman, they are enrolled at Michigan, but have not yet signed with the Wolverines, as of Wednesday afternoon. LSU HOLDS OFF ON ADDING PLAYERS WITH NFL TIES AS SEC LAWSUIT LOOMS OVER PROGRAM, LANE KIFFIN In recent months, there have been a number of athletes who have received the same type of court ruling as these two players, though it's up to the school on whether they will actually roster them. The school is not commenting on the matter, given that both players have yet to officially sign with Michigan. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! But these court cases don’t just appear out of thin air, especially when they are heard in the a school's backyard. NCAA IGNORED THE WARNINGS. NOW IT'S FIGHTING FOR SURVIVAL IN COURTROOMS ACROSS AMERICA OVER ELIGIBILITY The latest move involving a player being granted an additional year of eligibility, and then using a court-issued transfer portal window, has commissioners across the country wondering how to reel in these cases being won inside a courtroom. For the NCAA, all they can do is continue fighting these lawsuits, given they could have just grandfathered these athletes into their new rules. Welcome to the chaos of college athletics in 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfefad75342cf4db905d7c Colossal Biosciences announces new AI platform to help accelerate de-extinction efforts te 2026-10-14T21:10:05.789Z Colossal Biosciences announces new AI platform to help accelerate de-extinction efforts Colossal announced a new AI platform to help accelerate its de-extinction efforts and Peter Diamandis has launched a new fund to back startups who use it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfed5b75342cf4db905d38 Woman found floating in sea after going overboard Royal Caribbean ship te 2026-10-14T21:00:11.119Z Woman found floating in sea after going overboard Royal Caribbean ship A woman who went overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship was rescued after spending 20 hours in the water clinging to a lifebuoy, the Hellenic Coast Guard said. The 44-year-old Salvadoran national was traveling aboard Odyssey of the Seas as it sailed through the Ionian Sea near the island of Zakynthos on Saturday, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs told USA Today. The cargo ship MSC Rossella III was assisting in the search and spotted the woman inside the bright orange lifebuoy in dark waters. The vessel alerted authorities, and a Greek Coast Guard crew arrived to toss her ropes and pull her to safety. CRUISE PASSENGER JUMPS FROM BALCONY AND DIES AFTER FALLING OVERBOARD INTO OCEAN The woman reportedly told authorities she jumped off the ship because she "wanted to disembark," a Coast Guard spokesperson told Agence France-Presse, adding that "she was 20 hours at sea." Following her rescue, she was transported to the port of Katakolo and brought to a local hospital, where a prosecutor ordered a psychiatric evaluation, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard. CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER DIES AFTER FALLING FROM BALCONY – FBI INVESTIGATES HIGH-SEAS HORROR Fox News Digital reached out to Royal Caribbean for comment. The incident follows a similar stunt last year when a man jumped off Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in an attempt to evade nearly $17,000 in gambling debt. The passenger, Jey Gonzalez-Diaz, survived the jump and was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfed5975342cf4db905d2f Furious crowds protest sky-high housing and mass tourism in major city te 2026-10-14T21:00:09.083Z Furious crowds protest sky-high housing and mass tourism in major city Growing tensions between tourists and locals hit a boiling point in Spain recently as hundreds of thousands of residents flooded the streets of Barcelona, Madrid and other Spanish cities to protest skyrocketing housing costs. A housing affordability crisis is at the center of the unrest, fueled in part by short-term vacation rentals — an issue that Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni has publicly addressed. Residents are arguing mass tourism has priced them out, with real estate companies converting apartments into lucrative vacation stays. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the issue recently at an event in Barcelona. ANGRY LOCALS BLOCK FAMOUS BEACH AS MASS TOURISM PROTESTS ESCALATE AT VACATION HOT SPOT "Finding an apartment in Barcelona definitely gave me a better understanding of how competitive the housing market can be," travel writer Jordi Lippe-McGraw, who moved to Barcelona from New York City six weeks ago, told Fox News Digital. "It's a city where so many people want to live. There's a lot of pressure on available housing." Barcelona and the surrounding region welcomed a total of 26.1 million visitors in 2025, which generated an estimated $15.4 billion in direct tourism spending, according to the Barcelona Tourism Observatory. Frustrated locals have protested loudly and defiantly. BRAZEN PICKPOCKETS PREY ON VULNERABLE TOURISTS AS VACATION ISLAND IS SWARMED BY MILLIONS Amid the pressure, the federal and local governments are trying to implement change. "Barcelona began rethinking tourism ... back in 2017," the commissioner for sustainable tourism, José Antonio Donaire, told The New York Times this summer. "But the message of the city now is: Not one tourist more," he said. In September, the forced eviction of María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Spanish pensioner, became a symbol of the affordability crisis, as Fox News Digital reported earlier. After she died on Oct. 7, thousands took to the streets in Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Málaga and other cities. AMERICANS EMERGE AS SOUGHT-AFTER VISITORS AS VACATION ISLAND FACES TOURISM BACKLASH Short-term vacation rentals are part of the dispute. On April 1, Barcelona combined a flat $5.60 (€5.00) city surcharge with the regional Catalan tourist tax, creating one of the highest visitor taxes in Europe, according to the Barcelona City Council. That raised the total overnight tax for hotel guests to between $7.84 (€7.00) and $13.44 (€12.00) per person, per night, according to the Catalan Tax Agency. In September 2026, Barcelona also finalized plans to restrict short-stay cruise tourism. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The Barcelona City Council initially approved raising the municipal tourist tax surcharge for short-stay cruise visitors to the legal maximum of $27 per day, according to the official city council portal. Lippe-McGraw said the crowds are palpable in tourist areas, but the neighborhood where she lives is largely shielded from protests. "We were aware of this sort of anti-tourist sentiment before arriving, which definitely weighed on our minds," she said.  "Some of Barcelona's most popular areas — like the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, the Sagrada Familia — can be incredibly crowded even on a random Tuesday afternoon," she added.  "I can understand how frustrating that must be if you're a resident who's simply trying to get to work, running errands or going about your day," she added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Lippe-McGraw has traveled across all seven continents and said mass tourism has hit many major cities, in her experience. "How do you decide who is allowed to come and see Venice or see Barcelona versus who is not?" she asked. Yet locals have been very welcoming to her family, she said. "Everybody has been welcoming us, even in day-to-day interactions at the store, at the pharmacy, dealing with a plumber," she said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We are trying to make an effort to speak Spanish, learn the cultural norms. … And I think making an effort to understand the culture, learn the language and being respectful of local customs goes a long way."  Brittany Miller and Ashley J. DiMella of Fox News Digital, as well as Teresa Mull, contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfed5675342cf4db905cf8 Newsweek Webinar: How the Politics of AI Could Shape Midterms te 2026-10-14T21:00:06.504Z Newsweek Webinar: How the Politics of AI Could Shape Midterms Newsweek will revisit its AI Policy Scorecard after Election Day to examine what the midterms mean for Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfeb0475342cf4db905c92 Christian teacher was 'quite shocked' after getting fired for telling student she's pro-life te 2026-10-14T20:50:12.773Z Christian teacher was 'quite shocked' after getting fired for telling student she's pro-life A Christian teacher in the United Kingdom says she was fired after telling a student she was pro-life during a classroom discussion, describing her shock at losing her job over remarks she says were simply an honest response to a student's question. Anita Meston, a secondary school teacher who taught French and humanities at Biddick Academy, told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview she was covering a history lesson about the bombing of Dresden when students began asking about her views on Israel and abortion. Meston said she initially asked students to compare the bombing of Dresden with the conflict between Israel and Gaza in an effort to encourage classroom discussion. FIRED SCHOOL COUNSELOR LOSES AGAIN AFTER FREE SPEECH FIGHT OVER GENDER-THEMED BOOKS IN HIS OFFICE As the discussion progressed, a student asked whether she supported abortion. "And I said, 'No, I'm pro-life,'" Meston recalled. "And she said, ‘Well, what does that mean?’" Meston said she explained that her Christian beliefs would prevent her from participating in an abortion if she worked in a medical setting. "And I said, also, I know women who've had abortions who've regretted them," Meston said. "And she then responded with, ‘Well I know women who've had abortions who haven't regretted them,’ and I said, ‘Well that's fair enough.’ And then we moved back to the lesson, whatever was left of it." NASHVILLE SCHOOL PULLS LGBT BOOKS AFTER CHRISTIAN TEACHER WAS DISCIPLINED FOR REFUSING TO READ ONE But Meston claims the exchange cost her her job. "I was quite shocked actually," she told Fox News Digital, describing a subsequent meeting with the school's head teacher. Meston said the head teacher accused her of sharing personal opinions in class before informing her that the school could no longer employ her. "She said, 'Thank you very much for your service, but we can't keep you on at the school,'" Meston recalled. The teacher said the experience left her feeling humiliated despite believing she had done nothing wrong. "Well, it's shock, isn't it?" Meston said. "And then, also feeling … humiliated in a way. Although I knew that I hadn't really done anything wrong, you still get that sense that, you know, you're being kicked out of your job and having to tell other teachers why and the first teacher I spoke to actually said to me, ‘Well, a lot of us have similar views to you, but we're not keen. ... We're frightened to express them.’" TRUMP DOJ EXPANDS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY PROTECTIONS AFTER MAJOR SUPREME COURT RULINGS Jeremiah Igunnubole, Meston's attorney, told Fox News Digital he believes the dismissal was connected to her expression of Christian beliefs and violated protections afforded under British law. "Well, teachers should teach children how to think, not what to think," Igunnubole said. CHRISTIAN WOMAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO NEW 'ORWELLIAN' CHARGES FOR STANDING AND SILENT PRAYER He argued that Meston had not attempted to impose her views on students but had merely responded to a question before returning to the lesson. "She did not seek to indoctrinate. She did not seek to impose her beliefs on the students. She simply answered a question," he said. WASHINGTON FATHER SUES SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR DENYING RELIGIOUS OPT-OUT FOR 5TH GRADER FROM LGBTQ INSTRUCTION Igunnubole said Meston's case is proceeding before the Newcastle Employment Tribunal, where a preliminary hearing is scheduled to address the basic arguments and establish a timetable for future proceedings. A spokesperson for The North East Learning Trust, which Biddick Academy is a part of, told Fox News Digital in a statement, "While we are not able to comment on this individual case, we have a clear staff code of conduct, which is consistently applied to protect the safety and wellbeing of our children at all times." Fox News Digital reached out to the Newcastle Employment Tribunal for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfeb0375342cf4db905c89 'See a true Holocaust': Religion professor indicted after anonymous antisemitic posts exposed te 2026-10-14T20:50:11.635Z 'See a true Holocaust': Religion professor indicted after anonymous antisemitic posts exposed An associate professor at Haverford College is facing a federal cyberstalking charge after an alleged months-long online antisemitic intimidation campaign against a Jewish colleague and his family. Messages that prosecutors say the professor sent include antisemitic language and threats. Guangtian Ha, an associate professor of religion at Haverford College, was arrested on Oct. 6. The indictment lays out a series of serious allegations. According to a federal indictment, Ha carried out the alleged intimidation campaign from Oct. 9, 2025, through May 20, 2026, using anonymous X accounts to send threatening messages and share images of his Jewish colleague's mailbox. Lori Lowenthal Marcus, who serves as the legal director of The Deborah Project — a legal group that previously filed a Title VI civil rights lawsuit against Haverford on behalf of Jewish students — told Fox News Digital that the messages reveal a harsh truth about anti-Zionism on campus. "Everything that I had heard from Guangtian Ha, the accused here, had been directed at Zionists," Lowenthal Marcus said. "What he revealed in his anonymous posts to another faculty member was 95% about hatred of Jews and death threats towards Jews and disgusting language towards Jews." JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE AT A ‘CROSSING POINT’ AS STUDENTS WEIGH ANTISEMITISM RISKS, NEW REPORT SHOWS Lowenthal Marcus said that the messages exemplify a concern that Jews at Haverford had raised, that the word "Zionist" was being used as "a code word for Jews." On Oct. 9, 2025, Ha allegedly used the X account "America1st33509" when replying to the victim's X posts with an image of the victim's own home mailbox and the eyes emoji, according to the indictment. Then, in the winter of 2026 — the indictment states that this occurred "in or about January 2026, through in or about February 2026" — Ha allegedly used the account "America1stLM" to post several "threatening and harassing messages." "LM" in Ha's username likely refers to Lower Merion Township, a Jewish area in Pennsylvania near Haverford College's campus. Using the "America1stLM" handle, Ha allegedly sent the victim messages such as "Jew, get the f--- out of my country," "Jew pig, get the f--- out of lower Merion," "If jews are so special then. they should also be placed in special camps and receive special treatments," and "LM jews are going to have it big time, jew. Remember this. You scums have had it too easy. Goyim are taking America back, blood-guzzling demons." JEWISH STUDENT SUES NEW YORK SCHOOL ON OCT 7 ANNIVERSARY OVER 'RELENTLESS ANTISEMITIC HARASSMENT' The indictment states that the victim and his family "enacted security precautions" in response to those messages. However, this did not stop Ha's alleged harassment. Prosecutors allege that Ha continued the harassment, mocking those security measures in a Feb. 27, 2026, post that read: "@[Victim 1] The goyim have woken up, jew. Run. Flee. Leave. Blurring your home on google map and installing a security camera next to your mailbox won't help." Months later, on April 15, 2026, Ha, using the handle "Im_GoyimDL" demanded in a post that the victim, whom he referred to as a "fat jew," leave Lower Merion Township. Approximately one minute after that post, according to the indictment, Ha wrote "@[Victim 1] Jew, watch your [Victim 1's minor son's true name.] There shall be a sign." According to the indictment, Ha sent additional messages in April and May 2026, including posts that contained the victim's home address. The indictment also describes messages from that period that included a pro-Nazi sign-off and a threat invoking the Holocaust. In April 2026, Ha allegedly tagged the victim and wrote, "Nothing wrong to hate jews. We started to decline the moment we stopped hating, eradicating and expelling jews. Babylonians knew, the Romans knew, the Spaniards knew. American jews have been exposed. F--- anti-Zionism. HH." The indictment notes that "HH" is a common abbreviation for "Heil Hitler." The next month, Ha posted, "@[Victim 1] Eliminate the jewish cockroaches. Exterminate the jewish state. [Victim 1], you will have nowhere to go. Your family has no future in the US. Give it another 10 years, and you shall see a true holocaust." DOJ SUES UCLA OVER ALLEGED ‘JUDENREIN’ CONDITIONS DURING ANTI-ISRAEL ENCAMPMENT The threats from Ha became so serious that the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) got involved with the case. When reached for comment, the bureau referred Fox News Digital to court documents. Ha, according to the indictment, "frequently utilized virtual private networks to obfuscate his internet protocol address and make tracing of the source of the messages more difficult." A virtual private network, often referred to as a VPN, can help hide one's internet protocol (IP) address, obscuring a user's location. Despite the attempts to disguise his identity, federal authorities were able to trace the messages back to Ha. Ha was ordered detained in federal custody pending trial following a hearing Tuesday, according to an Oct. 13 announcement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Haverford College declined to give further comment on the situation. However, the college's president released a statement on the day of Ha's arrest. "I am deeply distressed by these allegations and want to state in the plainest of terms that any form of harassment or discrimination based on identity is unacceptable, antithetical to our values, and has no place at Haverford," Haverford College President Wendy Raymond's statement read. "Professor Ha, who was on sabbatical leave and not teaching this academic year, has been placed on administrative leave and barred from campus while the criminal process moves forward," she added. In the statement, Raymond confirmed that a representative of Haverford College has been in contact with Ha's alleged victims. She also thanked the FBI, Campus Safety and Haverford Township Police Department. "I am heartbroken and furious at the possibility that an individual within our community would seek to inflict such pain on another," Raymond wrote. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Lowenthal Marcus noted that while political speech about the Middle East is protected under academic freedom, harassment and threats cross a clear legal line. "For some reason, everyone has been screaming about academic freedom and free speech rights and became free speech absolutists when it came to protecting the Jews. And that's got to end," Lowenthal Marcus told Fox News Digital. While the federal indictment focuses on anonymous threats, Ha's social media posts were already at the center of a federal civil rights lawsuit filed against the college. The Deborah Project cited several of Ha's posts in a 2024 lawsuit against Haverford on behalf of Jewish students. In one post, Ha appeared to threaten people in his "little world" — which the lawsuit contends refers to Haverford — who were silent about the situation in Gaza. "I will forever remember who in my little world are silent on this genocide or even tacitly support it, with whatever excuse they have managed to convince themselves of, and I will never forgive them. I know their names and I know their faces. Never forgive. No reconciliation," Ha wrote. In another one of the public posts, Ha, an associate professor of religion, wrote, "Zionism is fundamentally a modern racist ideology that has next to nothing to do with Judaism as an ancient religion." "He deserves no credibility, but of course students and others who read from a professor of religion making a statement like that, they are going to give him," Lowenthal Marcus said of Ha's statement in which he attempted to sever Zionism from Judaism. Lowenthal Marcus expressed hope that the indictment of Ha would force not just Haverford College, but educational institutions nationwide to recognize the dangerous reality of online antisemitic harassment. "I hope this will be a deterrent to others who would act as he has acted, and will also be an impetus for investigators, for educational institutions and other kinds of institutions to recognize the code word 'Zionist' for what it is," she told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital reached out to Haverford Township Police Department for comment, but did not receive an immediate response. No legal representatives for Ha have been named publicly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfeb0175342cf4db905c54 Unruly Passenger Duct-Taped on Flight Could Face 20 Years in Prison te 2026-10-14T20:50:09.812Z Unruly Passenger Duct-Taped on Flight Could Face 20 Years in Prison An Arizona man indicted over an American Airlines disturbance could face up to 20 years in prison. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfeb0075342cf4db905c4b WNBA Announces 2026 All-Rookie Team With Surprising Twist te 2026-10-14T20:50:08.197Z WNBA Announces 2026 All-Rookie Team With Surprising Twist The WNBA's All-Rookie Team includes names like Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles, Kiki Rice and more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfeafe75342cf4db905c42 Former Dream All-Star Shares Advice to This Year's Team Ahead of Finals te 2026-10-14T20:50:06.756Z Former Dream All-Star Shares Advice to This Year's Team Ahead of Finals The Atlanta Dream are headed to their first WNBA Finals in 13 years, and this ex-player shared advice for what they should expect. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfeafc75342cf4db905c39 New Report Suggests 'MNF' Conflict Between Troy Aikman, Joe Buck te 2026-10-14T20:50:04.883Z New Report Suggests 'MNF' Conflict Between Troy Aikman, Joe Buck A new report suggests Joe Buck and Troy Aikman got into an argument before "Monday Night Football" earlier this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe8af75342cf4db905bbd Seahawks Could Get Major Offensive Boost for Week 7 vs Chiefs te 2026-10-14T20:40:15.502Z Seahawks Could Get Major Offensive Boost for Week 7 vs Chiefs The Seattle Seahawks could get a major offensive boost before next Sunday's primetime Week 7 matchup against the Chiefs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe8ae75342cf4db905bb4 Raiders HC Klint Kubiak Shuts Down Ashton Jeanty Rumors Before Week 6 vs Bills te 2026-10-14T20:40:14.219Z Raiders HC Klint Kubiak Shuts Down Ashton Jeanty Rumors Before Week 6 vs Bills Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak dismissed the rumors about running back Ashton Jeanty on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe8ac75342cf4db905bab Texans Announce Week 6 Decision on Newly-Acquired WR Marvin Harrison Jr te 2026-10-14T20:40:12.631Z Texans Announce Week 6 Decision on Newly-Acquired WR Marvin Harrison Jr Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced the team's Week 6 decision on recently-acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe8aa75342cf4db905ba2 Colorado OC Uses Shedeur Sanders to Explain Julian Lewis' Struggles te 2026-10-14T20:40:10.968Z Colorado OC Uses Shedeur Sanders to Explain Julian Lewis' Struggles Colorado offensive coordinator Brennan Marion used Shedeur Sanders' development to Julian Lewis' struggles this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe8a975342cf4db905b99 Rookie WR Carnell Tate Gets Brutally Honest About Titans' 0-5 Start te 2026-10-14T20:40:09.580Z Rookie WR Carnell Tate Gets Brutally Honest About Titans' 0-5 Start Rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate got brutally honest about the Tennessee Titans' 0-5 start to begin his NFL career. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe8a875342cf4db905b90 Patrick Mahomes Grateful for Early Bye Week Amid Chiefs' Undefeated Start te 2026-10-14T20:40:08.001Z Patrick Mahomes Grateful for Early Bye Week Amid Chiefs' Undefeated Start Patrick Mahomes discussed the benefits of the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 5 bye in his return from a torn ACL. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe8a575342cf4db905b70 BICAS bike ride in Tucson aims to offset funding losses te 2026-10-14T20:40:05.502Z BICAS bike ride in Tucson aims to offset funding losses BICAS, the Tucson nonprofit that teaches people to fix their own bikes, is raising money with a community bike ride Saturday after ending 2025 with a net loss of nearly $100,000 as government funding was cut. BICAS, short for Bicycle Inter-Community Art & Salvage, is a collectively run bicycle education and recycling center that started in 1989. Through the years, it has offered programs in bike mechanics, art education and making art from recycled materials. “At BICAS, you can bring your bike and we can walk you through exactly what’s broken and what needs to be fixed,” said Teresa Blakeslee, BICAS visual communication designer. Empowering people to do it themselves is at the core of BICAS’ mission of advocating for affordable bicycle transportation, education and creative recycling. Instead of fixing a customer’s bike, BICAS teaches riders the skills to do it, so they don’t have to pay someone else for costly repairs, Blakeslee said. BICAS offers a wide variety of classes, workshops and clinics about bike maintenance and wheel construction, and it hosts craft hours, community art programs and more. Some of the programs have a cost, but BICAS’ work-trade program offers volunteer opportunities in exchange for credits that could be spent on used parts, time with community tools, one as-is bike per year and half the cost of one class. One hour of work-trade equals $16 of shop credit. Last year, 699 people participated in the work-trade program, including 78 kids, for a combined total of 2,934 hours. “I worked (at BICAS) for just one day and was able to ride home on a bike. That bike opened up my world exponentially. It gave me freedom to get where I need to go when I want to go,” an anonymous BICAS customer said in a survey conducted by the group. Southern Arizona news written by journalists who live it. Free in your inbox. BICAS offers classes and art programs for adults and youth. Last year, 78 youth were among the 699 people who took part in its work-trade program, which gives volunteers shop credit for their hours. Courtesy of BICAS. By collecting information about its customers anonymously, BICAS is able to identify community needs and make data-driven decisions to better serve its customers. Most customers come from historically marginalized and underserved communities. Over the past five years, more than 70% of BICAS customers reported less than $12,000 in yearly income. “I am homeless due to a restraining order my husband issued against me, with no family or friend (per se) support, recovering from a drug addiction,” another anonymous customer said in the survey. “I was recently released from jail and am staying at a homeless shelter. With my husband’s control over my car, I had no transportation of my own until BICAS. The staff here was so welcoming and nice– knowing nothing of my hardships.” Owning a car is expensive, said Blakeslee, who does not have a car and uses a bike as her means of transportation. “A lot of people rely on bikes to get to school or work in Tucson,” Blakeslee said, explaining that access to a bike can make a difference in a lot of BICAS customers’ lives. She pointed to unhoused community members, who often have to carry all their belongings, saying a bike can make it easier. According to the American Automobile Association, owning a car in 2026 can cost $12,863 a year. Owning a bike is less expensive, but it can still cost hundreds of dollars each year for regular maintenance. Behind those programs, a collective working model lets BICAS members share ideas and experiences when planning programs, which Blakeslee said helps the organization meet the needs of people who rely on bicycle transportation most. But BICAS announced on Instagram on Sept. 1 that it is in a financial crisis after government funding was cut and federal grants continue to dry up. As a result, BICAS has become “more reliant on financial donations and money raised in our bike shop,” said the post, asking community members to consider making a donation. “I learned to ride on a bike built from BICAS scraps! You are so important to our community,” local artist Serena Rios McRae wrote in a comment on the post. In 2025, BICAS recorded a net loss of nearly $100,000. Its income comes mostly from in-kind donations, federal and local government grants, classes and sales of art, salvaged parts and merchandise. In an effort to raise funds, BICAS is partnering with Food Conspiracy Co-op for a community bike ride starting at the co-op, 412 N. Fourth Ave., on Saturday, Oct. 17. At 9 a.m., BICAS will open its free fix-it station, limited to small fixes and flat tires. At 10 a.m., riders will head to Himmel Park for a snack break before riding back to the co-op to enjoy drinks. Snacks and drinks are provided and the ride comes with a suggested $10 donation to support BICAS. Beyond the ride, BICAS opens Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s open Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. for its Women, Trans and Femme Workshop, a space for that population to come together and build confidence and knowledge working on their bikes. Visit www.bicas.org for more information on its programs. Diana Ramos is a University of Arizona alum and Tucson Spotlight reporter. Contact her at diana@tucsonspotlight.org.   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/6acfe65675342cf4db905b33 Spooky savings, cozy finds and a head start on Christmas te 2026-10-14T20:30:14.220Z Spooky savings, cozy finds and a head start on Christmas FOX News Deals may be compensated for or earn commission if you buy through our links.  Mid-October means postseason baseball, Halloween decorating and cooler nights on the couch. Cozy up with this Bedsure faux fur blanket, now 55% off at just $36. It's an easy way to make your living room feel a little more inviting as temperatures drop. READ MORE: 16 fall home finds that make your space feel warm and inviting, starting at $10  Halloween is just around the corner, and there's still time to make your home the spookiest on the block. I found deals on everything from towering inflatables to colorful lights and fog machines that’ll help you get into the Halloween spirit without overspending. — Caitlyn Martyn, Commerce Editor Give trick-or-treaters a fright with this spooky tree inflatable, now $44. Light up your Halloween display with these purple and orange string lights, on sale for $20. Create an eerie atmosphere with a fog machine.  -- Editor's Pick: Fright Night Halloween candy, 5-pound bag: $19.99 (50% off) Why it’s worth it: Stock up for trick-or-treaters without spending a fortune. FOX readers can get 50% off a 5-pound bag of Halloween candy with code FOXNEWSDEALS, bringing the price down from $40 to $20 with free shipping. 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Save 30% sitewide during Dearfoams' Semi-Annual Friends & Family Sale with code FRIENDS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe65475342cf4db905b2a Kai Trump's Miami women's golf season on hold following second wrist surgery: 'I made the best decision' te 2026-10-14T20:30:12.749Z Kai Trump's Miami women's golf season on hold following second wrist surgery: 'I made the best decision' Kai Trump’s freshman year at the University of Miami is not going according to plan, at least on the golf course. Trump, who joined the Hurricanes’ women’s golf team this year, announced that she underwent a successful surgery to repair a wrist injury she suffered in September. Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump, posted a picture of her laying in a hospital bed with her arm in a sling and cast on Instagram Wednesday. The surgery took place at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The surgery was one that the 19-year-old said is best for her "long-term health and my future in the game I love." "While I had hoped to avoid surgery, after talks with my family, coaches, and athletic training staff I know I made the best decision for my long-term health and my future in the game I love," Trump wrote. "It’s certainly not how I envisioned the next few months, but sometimes the journey takes an unexpected turn, and I’m choosing to embrace this one with patience, and a whole lot of determination." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Trump injured her wrist, which has had previous troubles, in her first college tournament. She previously had surgery on her left wrist in January, where she shared at the time it was done to "address injuries to the stabilizing tissues of my ECU tendon and damage to my triangular fibrocartilage complex." Trump had played in a three-round tournament this past week in Muncie, Indiana, with one day requiring two rounds of play. As for recovery, Trump didn’t elaborate on any timetables. However, she thanked Dr. Michelle G. Carlson, a hand and upper extremity specialist, as well as her teammates, coaches and family for the support at this time. "Recovery will take time, but I’m incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by amazing people who continue to lift me up, encourage me, and remind me that every challenge is an opportunity to grow," Trump’s post continued. "Having the right people by your side makes all the difference, and I couldn’t be more grateful. "For now, it’s all about healing, and trusting the process. I can’t wait to be back with my team, doing what I love. I’ll be back before you know it, stronger and more grateful than ever! Go Canes!" SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe65375342cf4db905af3 Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer Pushes Back on Jerry Jones Decision te 2026-10-14T20:30:11.011Z Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer Pushes Back on Jerry Jones Decision Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer pushed back against a recent statement from team owner Jerry Jones. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe65175342cf4db905aea Former Pro Bowler Pitches Blockbuster Justin Herbert Trade for NFC Team te 2026-10-14T20:30:09.701Z Former Pro Bowler Pitches Blockbuster Justin Herbert Trade for NFC Team A retired offensive lineman thinks a team with an injured quarterback should ask the Los Angeles Chargers about Justin Herbert. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe65075342cf4db905ae1 Micah Parsons Gives Blunt Response Over Missing Cowboys Revenge Game te 2026-10-14T20:30:08.025Z Micah Parsons Gives Blunt Response Over Missing Cowboys Revenge Game Micah Parsons explains why he’s sitting out the Packers’ Week 6 game versus Cowboys and what it would take for him to play. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe64d75342cf4db905ac5 Flock CEO: We haven’t ‘fired’ any police departments as customers te 2026-10-14T20:30:05.554Z Flock CEO: We haven’t ‘fired’ any police departments as customers Flock CEO Garrett Langley said that the surveillance company has not cancelled contracts of any police department or law enforcement agency, despite reports of abuse. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe40275342cf4db905aa8 Arizona employee health insurance costs are ‘out of control,’ lawmakers say te 2026-10-14T20:20:18.657Z Arizona employee health insurance costs are ‘out of control,’ lawmakers say Key Points:  Arizona’s state employee health insurance trust fund faces a $660 million funding gap Republican lawmakers want to study the plan’s costs and employee contributions ahead of 2027 Rising healthcare costs and limited state budget reserves could lead to higher employee premiums, greater cost-sharing and other changes to the plan Republican lawmakers want to make state employee healthcare a focus of the 2027 legislative session as budget staffers project a $660 million funding gap in the state’s insurance trust fund.  The fund, which costs $1.4 billion annually, receives roughly $850 million from employer contributions and employee premiums, leaving the state to cover the remaining costs through other sources, according to Joint Legislative Budget Committee staff.   The growing gap adds pressure to an already strained state budget, with lawmakers facing limited reserves and nearly $600 million in projected spending on recurring expenses that have been classified as one-time costs. The health insurance subsidy is the largest of those expenses, and Republicans are signaling they want to overhaul the plan as they weigh how to close the shortfall without further straining state finances. “Costs are out of control. If we are going to claim to be self-insured, we need to take this very seriously as a Legislature and find solutions,” said Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman David Farnsworth during a Sept. 30 JLBC meeting. “I think the whole thing needs to be revamped.” Arizona’s state employee health plan became self-insured in 2004. Since fiscal year 2023, when the state provided $103 million from the general fund to help cover costs, trust fund subsidies have grown substantially. The subsidy payment decreased to $73 million in fiscal year 2024, but it has steadily increased since. The state spent $140 million and $195 million in the following two years before spending $325 million in the current fiscal year. JLBC staff predicts the state will need $660 million to close the current funding gap, including $325 million from the general fund, with the remainder coming from other sources.  “We’re not putting enough money into the health employee trust fund, and that’s why the subsidy has grown,” Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, said during JLBC’s meeting. “I think some of us are concerned about the spending side of the equation and that the plan isn’t being managed as well as it could.” Gress said the trust fund should be a central issue for the governor and the Legislature next year. The recently enacted budget increased ongoing funding for the fund by $100 million beginning in fiscal year 2029, but that increase won’t be enough to cover the funding gap. Why have costs risen? The Arizona Department of Administration projects a 10% increase in healthcare prices and a 3.5% increase in employee utilization for the next three years.  “It’s very difficult to predict this particular market that far in the future,” ADOA Benefits Service Division Director Paul Shannon told lawmakers on JLBC. “The country’s experiencing a rising inflation rate.” The nation’s large employers also expect healthcare costs to rise 9% to 11% in 2027, according to three national surveys.  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ most recent national health expenditure fact sheet states that healthcare spending increased by 7.2% in 2024. CMS also expects national spending growth to outpace the country’s average gross domestic product growth by a little more than 1% through 2034.  Spurred by increased demand, the American Medical Association found national growth rates in 2023 and 2024 were the highest recorded since 2003’s 8.6% increase, excluding 2020, when spending surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Next steps State lawmakers predict the Arizona health insurance trust fund will have a $500 million deficit by 2030 under the state’s current insurance plan and spending formula. JLBC staff recommended a combination of solutions to address that shortfall, including employee premium increases, increased employee cost sharing and structural changes to the state’s health insurance plan.  Meanwhile, the state faces a tight budget outlook. Under current spending plans and revenue projections, budget staff expect only $61 million in available funds for the next fiscal year and $52 million the year after—amounts insufficient to cover the health insurance subsidy and other ongoing one-time expenses.  Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, told the Arizona Capitol Times that Republicans are considering legislation in the upcoming session to address the issue. But he said GOP lawmakers first want a study to compare state employee health benefits with the private sector and other government entities.  “In the private sector, the average employee pays 20% of the cost, whereas in the Arizona state government, our employees only pay 7%,” Kavanagh said, citing statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “That creates a lot of the usage, plus health costs are way up.” The recently enacted budget also established an oversight board for the trust fund, tasked with designing policies to lower the employer and employee cost-share ratio of medical premiums to 85% employer and 15% employee by 2035. Sen. Lela Alston, D-Phoenix, cautioned against raising employee healthcare costs, noting that Arizona state employee salaries are low relative to other states. “We’re actually making salary cuts,” Alston said. “I hope whoever makes these decisions will keep that in mind so that we keep families healthy and keep our own employees off benefits like Medicare and food stamps. We do have employees in the state of Arizona on food stamps.” At an Oct. 8 Finance Advisory Committee meeting, Ben Henderson, Gov. Katie Hobbs’s budget director, said the governor’s office is prioritizing every available option to ensure state employees have health insurance.  “That’s an ongoing cost that’s necessary and must be addressed,” Henderson said.  The governor vetoed a Republican budget plan in the legislative session that would have cut the health insurance trust fund by about $90 million while increasing employees’ premium share by 20% over three years.  In May, the governor’s office said the trust fund would have ended the fiscal year in debt under the Republican budget and would have led to a yearly pay cut for Department of Public Safety officers of $7,400 to $10,000.  Hobbs is still seeking a $700 million federal border reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security, which she initially requested last year. Henderson said the governor’s office would like to use that reimbursement to help pay ongoing one-time costs, but Arizona’s application is still pending, and Kavanagh said he doesn’t expect that money to come to Arizona. The post Arizona employee health insurance costs are ‘out of control,’ lawmakers say first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe40075342cf4db905a82 Ohio Gov Mike DeWine defies NCAA eligibility rule with executive order for student-athletes te 2026-10-14T20:20:16.649Z Ohio Gov Mike DeWine defies NCAA eligibility rule with executive order for student-athletes Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order Tuesday allowing colleges and universities in the state to decide whether athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 can compete for a fifth season. The order challenges a new NCAA eligibility rule that excludes those athletes. "When the rules change, fairness has to remain part of the equation," DeWine, a Republican, said in a statement. "We want Ohio’s student-athletes to have the same opportunity as student-athletes in other states." Under DeWine’s order, Ohio colleges and universities may allow eligible athletes to compete despite the NCAA’s position that those who have already played four seasons cannot receive another year of eligibility. In a statement exclusively obtained by OutKick, Ryan Downtown, an attorney representing a group of athletes in a key eligibility case pending in an Ohio court, said: "We are thankful that Gov. DeWine took action to ensure that all student-athletes in Ohio are treated equitably with their peers. Hopefully, the NCAA will stop its misguided quest to deny the Class of 2022 the same fifth year offered to everyone else. If not, we hope other governors will follow suit." Sources told OutKick’s Trey Wallace Tuesday night that other governors could "follow suit" with their own versions of similar orders as soon as next week. NCAA WINS TENTH CIRCUIT 'STAY', BUT FACES MORE ELIGIBILITY LAWSUITS FROM 2022 CLASS ATHLETES IN CHAOTIC TIME The NCAA pushed back against DeWine’s order Tuesday. In a memo to the organization’s member schools, which was also obtained by OutKick, NCAA President Charlie Baker said DeWine "cannot legislate NCAA eligibility rules." "One elected official seeking to make their own rules for their own schools’ advantage is a terrible way to run athletic competitions," Baker wrote. He also urged Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping bill that aims to establish guardrails for how colleges compensate athletes and what those athletes can challenge in court. Baker added, "This is precisely why Congress must pass the PCSA as soon as possible." Baker’s statement continued: "And not only did NCAA members vote unanimously to implement the age-based eligibility change in this way, the Ohio Court of Appeals just recently agreed with that decision. "The Ohio Court of Appeals isn’t alone in siding with the NCAA on this issue. Multiple appellate courts have now recognized the importance of consistently applying NCAA eligibility rules and the significant disruption that results when eligibility standards vary from institution to institution or state to state. "The NCAA will protect the interests of all member institutions and student-athletes." There was no immediate response from any of Ohio’s eight Division I programs, including Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State, Big 12 member Cincinnati and six Mid-American Conference schools. JUDGE GRANTS INJUNCTION AGAINST NCAA, SEC, ALLOWING ATHLETES WITH NFL TIES ELIGIBLE TO PLAY FOR LSU, OTHERS The executive order is reminiscent of California’s decision to clear the way for name, image and likeness compensation by passing a state law that other states quickly followed with similar measures. The NCAA was essentially forced to allow NIL payments for thousands of athletes. The NCAA eligibility rule is being challenged in multiple courtrooms across the country, with plaintiffs saying it is both unfair to the class of 2022 and deprives them of the chance to earn money off their celebrity through NIL deals and share in revenue now flowing from schools to their athletes under the House settlement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Ohio order came the same day a key eligibility case, Wisne v. NCAA, saw a new development involving how the players would establish the economic harm they say they suffered as a result of the eligibility change. A lower-court judge initially sided with the players, granting all NCAA athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 a fifth year of eligibility for the current school year. An appeals court blocked that ruling and its full hearing came in front of a three-judge panel of the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver, which did not immediately rule. All three asked multiple questions to plaintiff attorney Robert Shelquist over the plaintiffs’ attempts to define the market for the players. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! That definition would be key to determining how the players are being harmed by being declared ineligible. It’s the benchmark the judges said was key to winning an antitrust lawsuit such as this. If the judges rule in favor of the NCAA, it would set what could be an important precedent but would not necessarily end the legal wrangling. After they blocked the initial ruling, cases in state courts across the country went on — most notably one in Louisiana that led LSU to look into bringing on two football players who had spent time this summer in NFL training camps. More recently, the NCAA has won cases in Kentucky, Ohio and Arizona. With the Ohio executive order, more litigation could be on the horizon. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe3ff75342cf4db905a79 'Raise hell, praise Dale' Earnhardt speeding ticket excuse unites Americans te 2026-10-14T20:20:15.425Z 'Raise hell, praise Dale' Earnhardt speeding ticket excuse unites Americans During these troubling times when Americans feel more divided than ever before, it's nice to see this nation come together from time to time. Today is one of those days. America has united for Dale Earnhardt and the memories we have of an American who stood for everything this country used to stand for. Dale was the best of us. He was the common man. He was the man working on a car in a garage behind a mobile home. He was corporate America. He was the guy who just wanted to take his fishing boat out a few times per year to relax. That is why when the Greensboro Police Department tweeted Wednesday that "'Raise hell, Praise Dale,' is not an appropriate response when we ask you why you were speeding," America was left no choice but to go on the offensive. DALE EARNHARDT ONCE BROKE HIS HAND PUNCHING A MAN WHO KILLED A DEER ON HIS NORTH CAROLINA FARM Like Dale bodying that punk rainbow warrior Jeff Gordon into the wall, the best people in this nation declared (virtual) war on the GPD. Even Dale Jr. went on the offensive for his dad's memory. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Of course NASCAR, who would love for fans to move on and root for a modern driver as hard as they rooted for Dale, got in on the action. "Leave the speeding for the race track," NASCAR's account tweeted. That response was instantly bashed by old-school NASCAR fans who remember why the sport was invented. "This is not the kind of bootlegging attitude you guys started off with," one fan responded. "NASCAR was built by guys who got good at outrunning the cops while hauling moonshine. This is ironic," wrote another. Remember your roots, NASCAR. Americans let the Greensboro PD know they'll never, ever stop praising Dale. It's the social construct they signed up for a long, long time ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe3fd75342cf4db905a54 Fact-Checking Senate Debates in Georgia, Maine and Michigan te 2026-10-14T20:20:13.794Z Fact-Checking Senate Debates in Georgia, Maine and Michigan With control of Congress hanging in the balance, nominees have attacked their rivals’ records, stock portfolios and families, with varying degrees of accuracy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe3fb75342cf4db905a3b Photos Show Kash Patel at Virginia Event After False Report He's in Russia te 2026-10-14T20:20:11.838Z Photos Show Kash Patel at Virginia Event After False Report He's in Russia The FBI director appeared at a Virginia law enforcement event after pushing back against a report that he traveled to Russia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe3fa75342cf4db905a32 Reality TV Star Killed When Sister Tries to Pistol-Whip Attacker: Police te 2026-10-14T20:20:10.265Z Reality TV Star Killed When Sister Tries to Pistol-Whip Attacker: Police The sister of a reality TV personality has been charged in the star's killing that occurred during a brawl, authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe3f875342cf4db905a29 Seahawks Have Big Injury Update on Key Running Back te 2026-10-14T20:20:08.797Z Seahawks Have Big Injury Update on Key Running Back The Seattle Seahawks are expected to have a key running back return from an injury before playing the Chiefs in Week 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe3f775342cf4db905a20 LeBron James Makes Bold Claim About Jalen Brunson After Knicks' Championship te 2026-10-14T20:20:07.328Z LeBron James Makes Bold Claim About Jalen Brunson After Knicks' Championship LeBron James had a surprising take on Jalen Brunson winning NBA Finals MVP as the Knicks prepare to defend their championship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe3f575342cf4db905a04 Electric vehicle sales in the U.S. are showing signs of life te 2026-10-14T20:20:05.188Z Electric vehicle sales in the U.S. are showing signs of life The electric vehicle market in the U.S. has been growing for the last three consecutive quarters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe1a275342cf4db9059b8 MS NOW issues correction after reporting Kash Patel 'landed in Russia' while he was actually in Virginia te 2026-10-14T20:10:10.417Z MS NOW issues correction after reporting Kash Patel 'landed in Russia' while he was actually in Virginia The FBI accused MS NOW of incorrectly reporting FBI Director Kash Patel was in Russia on Wednesday when he was actually in Virginia, forcing the network to issue a correction.  "We do have some breaking news we want to get to here on MS NOW. This is about the FBI Director, Kash Patel. MS NOW has learned that Patel has landed in Russia for a meeting scheduled to take place there," MS NOW anchor Peter Alexander told viewers, citing "two people familiar with the matter." MS NOW then brought on Justice and intelligence reporter Ken Dilanian to analyze the situation. Dilanian fretted that his FBI sources were concerned because they didn’t know why Patel was in Russia and suggested the trip would "raise a lot of eyebrows," in part due to his potential hosts being the FSB, Russia's security service. JEN PSAKI MOCKS TRUMP’S NEW PRESS SECRETARY, QUESTIONS IF SHE’S A 'POTENTIALLY FAKE LAWYER' The FBI quickly eased those concerns.  Shortly after MS NOW’s breaking news was announced, the FBI Rapid Response X account mocked the liberal network, noting that Patel was actually in Virginia for a law enforcement appreciation event at Liberty University. "MS Now’s ‘sources’ are ‘familiar’ with NOTHING," the FBI Rapid Response account wrote. Patel responded, "Facts over clickbait." Later in the day, MS NOW corrected its on-air gaffe.  "I want to correct reporting from earlier today. I reported that two sources had told us that FBI Director Kash Patel had landed in Russia for a planned trip that had been reported about recently. We've since learned that Patel did not, in fact, land in Russia today and remains in the U.S. The FBI did not answer our questions when they asked them about it," Dilanian told MS NOW viewers.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "But we do know now that he has not already landed in Russia, as we reported earlier. The timing of any potential trip remains unclear," he continued. "Again, we regret this error, and we are transparent about when we make errors." When reached for comment, MS NOW directed Fox News Digital to Dilanian's on-air remarks.  Politico reported in July that Patel had a planned trip to Russia that would include stops in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe1a175342cf4db9059af Trump’s 19-year-old granddaughter pictured in hospital following medical procedure te 2026-10-14T20:10:09.114Z Trump’s 19-year-old granddaughter pictured in hospital following medical procedure Kai Trump has undergone another wrist surgery for a recent golf-related injury. President Trump’s eldest grandchild, 19, posted an update to Instagram on Wednesday, announcing that the procedure was a success. She included a selfie from her hospital bed showing her left arm in a cast and sling. According to the statement included in the post, Trump, who is a competitive golfer on the University of Miami Women’s Golf team, underwent surgery to repair a wrist injury sustained during her first tournament of the season. KAI TRUMP RECALLS ‘A LOT OF CRYING’ WITH MOM VANESSA BEFORE COLLEGE AMID BREAST CANCER BATTLE "While I had hoped to avoid surgery, after talks with my family, coaches and athletic training staff, I know I made the best decision for my long-term health and my future in the game I love," she said. "It’s certainly not how I envisioned the next few months, but sometimes the journey takes an unexpected turn, and I’m choosing to embrace this one with patience, and a whole lot of determination." KAI TRUMP REVEALS HOW FAMILY RALLIED AROUND MOM VANESSA AMID BREAST CANCER BATTLE: ‘IT’S A LONG JOURNEY’ The statement continued that recovery will "take time," but the young athlete acknowledged that she’s "incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by amazing people who continue to lift me up, encourage me, and remind me that every challenge is an opportunity to grow." "Having the right people by your side makes all the difference, and I couldn’t be more grateful," she added. The social media influencer also shouted out her doctors at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, where she was treated. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "A special thank you to Dr. Carlson and the incredible team at HSS in New York for taking such great care of me, and to my teammates, coaches, family and everyone who has supported me along the way," Kai Trump said. "For now, it’s all about healing, and trusting the process. I can’t wait to be back with my team, doing what I love. I’ll be back before you know it, stronger and more grateful than ever! Go Canes!" In an appearance on "Fox & Friends" in July, the president's granddaughter said she had undergone wrist surgery six months earlier. She also admitted to being "a little nervous" about starting her freshman year and Division 1 golf career at the University of Miami. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "[I'm] a little nervous, I'm not gonna lie, but I'm ready for the next chapter," she said. "And I love my siblings. I am not far away from them, like an hour and a half away." When asked where she gets her "competitive edge," Trump pointed to her mother and the president as two likely influences. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "My mom's competitive, too, but definitely Grandpa's very competitive," she said. Fox News Digital’s Taylor Penley contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfe19e75342cf4db905977 TimeTeller puts our internal clocks at the center of personalized medicine te 2026-10-14T20:10:06.571Z TimeTeller puts our internal clocks at the center of personalized medicine German startup TimeTeller has developed a saliva test kit to help anyone understand their circadian rhythm; it aims to reduce side effects from cancer treatments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfdf4c75342cf4db90592b White House confirms appeal as Trump-appointed judge extends ruling restoring CNN, MS NOW, Politico access te 2026-10-14T20:00:12.733Z White House confirms appeal as Trump-appointed judge extends ruling restoring CNN, MS NOW, Politico access A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump extended an order blocking the administration from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from the White House, finding the restrictions likely violated the outlets' First Amendment rights. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday night allowing journalists from the three organizations to retain their White House press credentials while their lawsuit proceeds, according to The Associated Press. A White House official confirmed to Fox News Digital that the administration intends to appeal the ruling, criticizing the decision and defending the restrictions on the outlets' access to the president. MAMDANI TELLS TRUMP BANNED WHITE HOUSE OUTLETS ARE WELCOME AT NYC MEETING "The Fake News has no place demanding a spot in the President’s Oval Office. The lies they smear are a disservice to the American public and tear at the very fabric of our Democracy. They’re completely capable of reporting from directly outside. We intend to appeal this misguided decision," the official said. Theodore Boutrous Jr., an attorney representing CNN, MS NOW and Politico, welcomed the ruling in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "We are grateful that the Court ruled in favor of our clients CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO and secured access to the White House for these news media organizations and their journalists," the statement read. Boutrous accused Trump of restricting the outlets' access to punish unfavorable reporting and said the ruling protects the organizations' constitutional rights. The ruling expands Kelly's Sept. 24 temporary restraining order, which found the outlets were likely to succeed on their Fifth Amendment due process claims. Kelly now also determined the restrictions likely violated the First Amendment because they were motivated by Trump's objections to the outlets' coverage rather than national security concerns, the AP reported. Kelly also rejected the administration's request to suspend his ruling pending an appeal, according to the AP. WHITE HOUSE TV POOL TO SUSPEND COVERAGE OF TRUMP EVENTS Trump announced the ban in September, criticizing the three organizations' reporting. White House officials subsequently deactivated or confiscated reporters' credentials, prompting the outlets and three journalists to sue over alleged First Amendment and Fifth Amendment violations. Justice Department attorneys argued that White House press access is a privilege, not a right, and defended the president's authority to determine which journalists receive credentials. Fox News Digital reached out to the Justice Department for comment. The lawsuit remains pending, with the preliminary injunction keeping the three outlets' White House credentials in place while the legal battle continues. Fox News Digital's Michael Sinkewicz and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfdf4a75342cf4db905922 Every WNBA network's biggest regular-season audience in 2026 featured Caitlin Clark's Fever te 2026-10-14T20:00:10.758Z Every WNBA network's biggest regular-season audience in 2026 featured Caitlin Clark's Fever The WNBA sent out a news release Wednesday celebrating its record-setting 2026 season. Television audiences grew, attendance increased and the league had plenty of accomplishments to promote. But read through the television section and you’ll notice the same team keeps showing up. ABC’s biggest regular-season game featured Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. So did the biggest games on CBS, ESPN, ION, NBC and Peacock, USA Network and Amazon Prime Video. CAITLIN CLARK'S LOWEST-RATED PLAYOFF GAME STILL OUTDREW EVERY NON-FEVER FIRST-ROUND BROADCAST The league highlighted seven platforms and every one had its biggest regular-season audience with the Fever on the court. I’ve written quite a bit about Clark’s impact on WNBA viewership, including how Indiana’s 10 regular-season games on ABC, CBS and NBC averaged twice the audience of the two semifinal openers. This time, the league supplied a network-by-network breakdown that makes a pretty good case for giving the Fever as many television windows as possible. Here are the biggest regular-season games on the seven platforms noted in the WNBA’s report: NBC’s section also included Indiana’s July 12 game against Las Vegas, which drew 2.64 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. That was the second-most-watched regular-season game of the year, behind the Fever’s August matchup with Chicago. Then there’s ESPN and ABC. The Disney-owned networks had five regular-season games exceed two million viewers and, unsurprisingly, Indiana played in all five. WNBA SUDDENLY WANTS TO STICK TO BASKETBALL AFTER YEARS OF MAKING POLITICS PART OF THE PRODUCT Put yourself in the position of someone buying WNBA television rights. You’d want Clark on your schedule as often as you could get her. The people selling advertising around those games probably wouldn’t need much convincing, either. And fans didn’t need every Fever game handed to them on a major broadcast network. They found Indiana on cable and paid streaming services, too. The league reported that 51 regular-season telecasts averaged at least one million viewers, up from 19 last year. Nine topped two million, compared with four in 2025. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Games without Indiana also gained viewers. Non-Fever regular-season broadcasts on ESPN and ABC averaged 984,000 viewers, up 24% from last year, according to Sports Media Watch. I’ve said before that the WNBA’s opportunity is to turn people who show up for Clark into people who keep watching other teams. I’d be interested to know how many of those additional viewers first started following the league because of her. These numbers don’t answer that question, but a reasonable person might conclude she certainly didn't hurt overall viewership. Go back to 2023, the year before Clark entered the league. WNBA regular-season games across ESPN’s networks averaged 440,000 viewers, and that was their best regular-season audience in 17 years. Then Clark arrived in 2024, and the average jumped to 1.2 million, an increase of 170%, according to ESPN. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That 17-year high wasn’t even half the average audience ESPN drew in Clark’s rookie season. Now, three seasons into her career, the Fever delivered the biggest regular-season audience on all seven platforms in the league’s celebratory press release. Indiana’s season is over, but the WNBA is still using its games to sell the success of its television business. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfdf4875342cf4db905919 Cartels use drones to scout border agents and map smuggling routes, expert warns te 2026-10-14T20:00:08.879Z Cartels use drones to scout border agents and map smuggling routes, expert warns MEXICO CITY: Mexican cartels are said to be using commercial and modified drones to watch U.S. security personnel, map patrol routines and support smuggling corridors along the southern border as authorities expand efforts to disable the aircraft. The U.S. military detected 378 drone incursions along the border during the previous 30 days, Brig. Gen. Brian Filler of Joint Task Force-Southern Border recently told reporters. He said the trend was increasing, and the aircraft were typically commercial drones with cameras used for surveillance tied to smuggling and human trafficking. "On the border, the most common application is surveillance and reconnaissance as cartels look to establish a pattern of life for U.S. security personnel and support smuggling outcomes across the border," Austin Doctor told Fox News Digital. Doctor directs strategic initiatives at the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology and Education Center and teaches criminology and criminal justice at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. US MILITARY LAUNCHES FIRST AUTONOMOUS WARFARE COMMAND TO DEPLOY UNMANNED SYSTEMS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson confirmed the growing threat, telling Fox News Digital that "Rapidly advancing Unmanned Aircraft System technology presents persistent threats, including counter-surveillance, illicit cargo movement, and potential kinetic attacks. Cartels increasingly exploit UAS for surveillance, illicit activities, monitoring law enforcement, scouting crossing points and coordinating smuggling operations. CBP detected over 42,000 near-border UAS flights in FY25 and over 37,000 in FY26, underscoring the scale of this challenge." The spokesperson added that "Under congressional authority (6 USC 124n), the Department of Homeland Security has approved Counter-UAS authorities for CBP. U.S. Border Patrol C-UAS operations, with DHS Secretary approval, cover the entire Southwest border and areas extending 100 miles inland for detection, identification, monitoring, and tracking of UASs. USBP C-UAS operates in all Southwest border sectors to detect, track, and mitigate these threats." Doctor explained how the cartels are using drones. "Most cartels and cartel associates still rely on commercial-off-the-shelf drones," he said. More sophisticated aircraft are emerging, however, including "larger agricultural drone devices." He added, "Cartels continue to innovate their drone designs, often focused on increasing payload sizes, improving resistance to countermeasures and boosting operational capabilities." He identified surveillance and logistics as the dominant border roles, with weaponized use more frequently documented inside Mexico. "Cartels and cartel affiliates use drones for a wide range of tactics and operations… That includes kinetic attacks on rival factions, civilians in Mexico and local security forces." Doctor said NCITE research identified the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG, as "a key driver of drone innovation and adoption within the Mexico cartel ecosystem," although drone use has spread among cartels and across Mexican states. FBI WARNS BATTLEFIELD-STYLE DRONE ATTACKS COULD REACH US: 'ONLY A MATTER OF TIME' A 2025 seizure in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, shows how border regions can support those programs. Mexico’s security cabinet said soldiers and state police detained a man and seized 18 drones, 151 explosive objects, two improvised explosive devices a drone detector and three counter-drone devices. The official announcement did not identify a cartel. Doctor said the safehouse "was reported as linked to the Los Metros faction of the Gulf Cartel." Weaponized drones have also reached a Mexican border city. In Oct. 2025, Baja California’s prosecutor said a drone dropped homemade explosive devices at an anti-kidnapping prosecutor’s office in Tijuana, damaging four vehicles but causing no injuries. Authorities described it as criminal retaliation but did not publicly identify a cartel. Doctor said Tijuana was among the exceptions to the pattern of attacks occurring farther inside Mexico. Border regions, he said, remain "critical facilitation hubs," and the risk of increased kinetic attacks there "remains credible." Mexico says it is responding with interdictions, counter-drone equipment, military operations and new criminal penalties. During last month's Águila Alta operation in the Tijuana-San Diego area, the defense ministry said Mexican forces neutralized five drones, detained one person, seized a firearm, magazines and ammunition. One aircraft was initially detected in the U.S. and later neutralized in Mexico following information-sharing with Customs and Border Protection. Officials said the operation deterred criminal activity and strengthened coordination but released no before-and-after data showing whether drone traffic subsequently declined. Mexico made certain drone-related conduct a federal crime in 2024, including dropping explosives, adapting aircraft to carry weapons or drugs and surveilling public officials. CBP OFFICERS SEIZE $67 MILLION IN ILLEGAL DRUGS AT SAN DIEGO BORDER PORTS, DHS SAYS Earlier this month Mexico deployed 500 soldiers and National Guard members, two helicopters, drones and mobile and fixed counter-drone systems in five Tamaulipas municipalities. The Navy separately reported 159 personnel, 11 vehicles and two drones under Operation Sable. In response to Fox News Digital questions, a Department of War spokesperson said Joint Task Force-Southern Border, CBP and the Department of Homeland Security use layered monitoring and detection systems to "observe, evaluate and, if needed, engage threats."  What remains unknown is the number of cartel-operated drones, which groups control individual flights and whether Mexico’s countermeasures are producing results. Doctor said that increased counter-drone resources are important but cautioned that "it is almost certain that cartels will continue to innovate and adapt." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfdf4575342cf4db9058cd Ambrosia Energy will build a 10 GWh factory in Texas to make batteries for off-grid data centers te 2026-10-14T20:00:05.575Z Ambrosia Energy will build a 10 GWh factory in Texas to make batteries for off-grid data centers Startup Ambrosia Energy will build a massive factory to crank out batteries to augment solar panels, creating a round-the-clock clean power plant. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfdced75342cf4db905871 Trump-backed GOP candidate who ousted scandal-plagued incumbent warns against 'never-ending war' with Iran te 2026-10-14T19:50:05.298Z Trump-backed GOP candidate who ousted scandal-plagued incumbent warns against 'never-ending war' with Iran For 14 years, Ryan Elijah reported on Central Florida’s biggest stories from the television newsroom. Now, he is on a mission to represent the same community in Congress.  Elijah stepped into a contentious GOP primary in which he warned that incumbent Cory Mills was at risk of losing the Republican-leaning district to the Democrats, following a series of personal and professional scandals. Elijah won a convincing victory in the August 18 Republican primary, receiving 47% of the vote to Mills' 34%. Trump, who had originally endorsed Millls, later claimed that he had privately encouraged the embattled congressman to withdraw from the race. REP CORY MILLS DRAWS FIRST REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER AS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS, EXPULSION THREAT MOUNT Recently, the veteran television journalist sat down with Fox News Digital to discuss his views on Iran, affordability, and immigration, while pledging to remain an independent voice in Congress, and a strong advocate for Volusia and Seminole counties. Elijah did not take the decision to leave working in media lightly, but felt a call to leadership:  "I love my job. It's something I could have retired from TV and been perfectly happy. But I think we all look for the time you're asked to step up and lead. And for me, that was this time. When we saw how the primary was playing out, it just became clear that we were going to lose this election in November.  "And I decided that we had the connections in this community to throw our hat in the ring. We had the trust from the community and the primary played out a lot like we thought it would, where people wanted a choice. I think that's what primaries are all about in Seminole County and Volusia County spoke really loud. In that primary, and now I think they put us in a great spot to hold this seat in November." Elijah pledges to put transparency and accountability front and center for the constituents of the seventh district: "Well, I think transparency and accountability are huge issues. I think when I talk to people, they don't feel like they're heard very much in Washington. And I think that you have to be transparent about whatever you can. And first of all, if you have nothing to hide, that's the best way to be transparent because you can exactly show your business dealings and how your life dealings are.  "And that's something we've talked about a lot…and then in terms of accountability, no one is above the law. And that's a message that Americans want to hear, whether you're a Democrat or Republican, there are laws for a reason, and we have to make sure those laws are upheld." As the military engagement with Iran is rattling global energy markets and pinching American's pocketbooks, Elijah concedes the need to thwart a nuclear Iran, but also is wary of another forever war: GOP RISING STAR HELPED TOPPLE TRUMP-BACKED INCUMBENT. NOW HE'S CAUGHT LEADERSHIP'S EYE "This is a decade-long issue and a conflict between Iran and its proxies, where they have targeted and they have killed Americans. So the U.S. military right now is trying to end that conflict. But as representatives, we have to listen to the American people. We have to listen to central Floridians.  "And they have been very clear on this. They're concerned about it. They are concerned this is going to be a never-ending war. They don't want that. I don't want that either. I share that belief, which is why I think we need to draw this conflict down. And we need to make sure that Iran is not a nuclear threat." On the immigration issue, Elijah cites improvement under GOP leadership on the issue, but argues that enforcement focus should remain on criminals: "This is another issue where I think you have to look at where we've come from. When you let tens of millions of illegal people into this country, you're going to have issues that take a long time to fix. And I think if you look at the way there has to be a federal, a local, and a state cooperation with immigration, that's what it takes to work. Which is why when I talk to all the sheriffs in our district that are endorsing us, they're handling immigration much better than other parts around the country because they have that cooperation.  "We need to start with the criminals. We have got many criminals still here illegally in the United States. That's what they focused on in central Florida. That's what ICE needs to focus on, removing the criminals. And there's a compassionate way to handle this as we've got an issue that is not going to be fixed in just six or 12 months." Elijah consistently emphasizes that he will be an independent voice for the district, not a partisan rubber stamp: "Well, I've said a lot. Look, I ran in this primary without the president's endorsement. I've been an independent voice in this and I've told a lot of people that ask me that question.  "As you can imagine, I go to a lot of doors. That's a question: ‘Will you support the president? Will you not support the president?’ And what I tell them is, if it's a policy that supports our country and supports our district, I'm going to support that policy.  "More often than not, I will because I'm a Republican. I like a lot of those policies. If there's a policy I disagree with, we won't. So in that situation, that's where things are at." Finally, Elijah acknowledges that affordability, while lacking a quick and easy fix, is the defining 2026 issue for much of the electorate: "I think the number one thing that we hear from people, and that's affordability, and that's not an easy fix, but I think what they want out of government is accountability. We talked about that before, that government is going to be accountable on its spending, on its policies, and getting inflation down, which is going to lower interest rates. It's going to lower the cost of living.  "People in Central Florida, people around the country, they want to be heard. And what they're saying in a very clear tone right now is make sure that you control government spending and protect the future of our children. That's probably the biggest thing I want them to notice." Elijah will be facing Navy veteran and former NASA employee Bale Dalton in the November 3 general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfda9c75342cf4db9057ed Pregnant influencer 'just so shocked' when flight attendant refuses to lift her bag te 2026-10-14T19:40:12.013Z Pregnant influencer 'just so shocked' when flight attendant refuses to lift her bag A pregnant influencer’s awkward luggage spat has ignited a heated debate over flight attendant responsibilities. Influencer Dominique Elissa recently recalled asking a male flight attendant to place her bag in an overhead bin while she was traveling. Speaking on the "Big Small Talk" podcast on Oct. 7, Elissa said she explained to the flight attendant that she was pregnant and had been told not to lift the bag herself. The bag weighed nearly nine pounds, according to Elissa. TRAVELERS RAGE AS BUDGET AIRLINE PLANS OVERHEAD BAG FEE: 'HIGHWAY ROBBERY' She said the flight attendant declined to lift it. She told her that if she could not put the bag in the overhead bin herself, it would need to be checked. The airline involved in the incident was not identified. "I was just so shocked," the influencer said on the podcast. Another passenger eventually noticed the situation and offered to help her with the luggage, she said. "I feel this lack of respect for pregnant women at the moment," Elissa added on the podcast. Fox News Digital reached out to Elissa's team for further details.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert and founder of the Protocol School of Texas, told Fox News Digital that travelers should not assume a flight attendant will be able to handle their luggage. "They're customer service providers," said Gottsman. "They want to make your travel comfortable and safe. They're not baggage handlers." Gottsman said policies vary by airline, with some airline and union rules discouraging or prohibiting flight attendants from lifting heavy bags due to safety and injury concerns.  She also noted that the flight attendant offered Elissa an alternative by suggesting she check the bag. While fellow passengers often help pregnant travelers, Gottsman says moms-to-be shouldn't assume they'll get assistance. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES If someone nearby is able and chooses to help, it should be viewed as "an act of kindness and generosity," Gottsman said. For travelers who know they cannot lift their own carry-on, Gottsman recommended considering checking those bags instead. The cabin clash drew quick responses online. "I was under the impression flight attendants aren't allowed to lift bags into the overhead bins," one Reddit user commented. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Some commenters said they had seen flight attendants voluntarily step in to help. "I didn't know this. I've had multiple flight attendants help me with this when I'm traveling alone," one person wrote. "I don't even ask. They just see me struggling and intervene." Other commenters thought the traveler should be responsible. "Not their job! If you cannot lift your bags, then you should politely [ask] another passenger," one user wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfda9a75342cf4db9057e4 WATCH: Georgia Senate debate erupts over white supremacy allegations, Epstein ties in fiery exchange te 2026-10-14T19:40:10.405Z WATCH: Georgia Senate debate erupts over white supremacy allegations, Epstein ties in fiery exchange Georgia's contentious U.S. Senate race erupted into a heated confrontation Tuesday night as Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., accused GOP challenger Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., of allowing the dissemination of "neo-Nazi propaganda" inside his own home, prompting Collins to fire back over Ossoff's financial support from a billionaire with ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The exchange unfolded during the candidates' second and final debate ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, which was hosted by the Atlanta Press Club and broadcast by Georgia Public Broadcasting network. During the debate, Ossoff sought to tie his GOP opponent to White nationalism and repeatedly demanded that Collins commit to stopping the dissemination of hateful rhetoric involving his campaign staff, in particular Collins' son-in-law, which Ossoff alleged has continued despite blowback. Meanwhile, Collins accused his Democrat opponent of fueling threats against his family, refusing to return campaign support connected to LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and questioned Ossoff over his support for candidates linked to controversial streamer Hasan Piker. DEM ‘EPSTEIN CLASS’ ATTACK BACKFIRES AS TOP CANDIDATES FUNDED BY EPSTEIN-TIED BILLIONAIRE "How weak a person do you have to be to be unable to stop someone under your own roof from disseminating neo-Nazi propaganda while you run for the Senate?" Ossoff asked, referencing reporting about his opponent's son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II, who was the subject of a CNN investigation about sharing Nazi propaganda imagery, promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories and polling his online followers about whether he should produce a video titled "Why Gen-Z Doesn't Hate Hitler." "How about this, Mike? We can shake hands on it," Ossoff continued to press. "Will you commit tonight that for the remainder of this campaign, it's just three weeks, Mike, you won't allow any more neo-Nazi propaganda to be produced from your house? Can you make that commitment?" Collins responded by accusing Ossoff of inflaming hostility toward his family, pointing to threats he said he and his son-in-law had received. "I'm a little tired of this, Jon," Collins said. "There's a crazy person in jail right now because of your rhetoric," he alleged, before saying he had received another threat just the previous day. JON OSSOFF SILENT ON SPLC INDICTMENT AFTER TAKING MORE THAN $700K FROM AFFILIATE OF INDICTED GROUP "You have not denounced, you've not condemned Reid Hoffman, one of your largest donors out there, one that's been supporting you with over $1 million," Collins shot back. "Why don't you denounce that? Why don't you return that money?" Collins was referring to Reid Hoffman, the billionaire LinkedIn co-founder and major Democratic donor whose past relationship with Epstein has drawn scrutiny. Hoffman has acknowledged meeting with Epstein after the financier's 2008 conviction for sex offenses and visiting his private island. Hoffman also contributed $7,000 directly to Ossoff's campaign and $1 million to a political action committee supporting the Georgia Democrat, according to previously reported campaign finance records. Earlier in the debate, Collins went further, accusing Hoffman of sending Epstein ice cream with a message referencing girls, while again pressing Ossoff to reject his financial support. "Jon Ossoff, his number one donor, one of his largest donors, is Reid Hoffman, the same guy that's in the same files, the same guy that sent ice cream, ice cream to Jeffrey Epstein on his birthday and said, 'This is for the girls,'" Collins said during an earlier exchange in the debate. THUNE-ALIGNED GROUPS UNLEASH HISTORIC WAR CHEST TO DEFEND SENATE MAJORITY: 'WINNING MESSAGE' The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Hoffman sent Epstein ice cream in 2014 with a message indicating it was intended for him or "for the girls." Hoffman has apologized for his association with Epstein, which he said stemmed from fundraising activities involving the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has not been accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein's crimes. Ossoff rejected the Hoffman comparison, however, arguing that the allegations against Collins involved someone living in the congressman's home rather than a political donor. "Mike, if any of these folks were based in my house, then I'd understand you to ask me to take responsibility for them," Ossoff said. "What I asked you, Mike, was, can you commit for just three weeks to stop the production of neo-Nazi propaganda from your home?" Earlier in the debate, Collins was directly questioned about concerns from Black Georgians over allegations of White-nationalist ties involving members of his political operation. "I condemn any sort of hate speech, antisemitism, hate of any kind. It's abhorrent," Collins responded, adding that he had fired staffers when controversies arose. Collins also sought to turn the accusations back on Ossoff by criticizing his support for Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and invoking left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, who Collins blasted for saying the U.S. deserved 9/11, and promoting anti-Semitism. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "He hangs his hat on this Abdul El-Sayed, you know, the guy that hates Israel — best friends with Hasan Piker, who said that America deserves 9/11," Collins said Tuesday night. Ossoff has previously condemned Piker's rhetoric, telling The Atlanta Journal-Constitution through a spokesperson that he "unreservedly rejects reckless and dangerous rhetoric" suggesting political advocacy justifies violence against Jewish Americans or any other community. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfda9975342cf4db9057db Powerade takes nasty shot at Sydney Sweeney's nude gambling ad, MLB fans fume & have commercials gone too far? te 2026-10-14T19:40:09.143Z Powerade takes nasty shot at Sydney Sweeney's nude gambling ad, MLB fans fume & have commercials gone too far? 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com. Middle Hump Day of October, and it's a big one. We've got postseason baseball tonight. We've got college football tonight. I hear there's a big cold front headed south for the first time this fall. Sure, it's gonna stop just short of Florida as they always do, but I'm happy for everyone else. You all deserve it. It's been a long, hot summer. There's nothing like that first real cold front of the fall. It was my favorite part of living in Boston when I was there a decade ago. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! You can just smell it. You can feel it. That first crisp morning of the fall? It's the best. We have to wait another month for ours, but I know it's right around the corner. We're close, folks. Soak it all in. Best time of year. Let's roll. Welcome to a Hump Day Nightcaps — the one where Sydney Sweeney catches a stray from the marketing folks over at Powerade because people weirdly think her naked GAMBLING ads are some sort of shot at women's sports. For the life of me, I still don't get that one. But, that same outrage mob is also pissed at Shane Gillis today for making a joke on "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE." There's just no helping these people. It's pointless to even try. COMEDIAN TIM DILLON SLAMS SYDNEY SWEENEY CRITICS UPSET WITH STEAMY AD: 'HOW INSANE IS THAT? ' What else do y'all wanna talk about? I've got a high school coach out in Oregon getting canned for running up the score. Wait till you see what he did! Also, MLB fans are PISSED at the league for moving tomorrow's ALCS game up five hours, and while we're on the subject of naked Sydney Sweeney ads, I'd like to ask the class a question about commercials on the way out. Sound good? Good! Grab you your favorite dessert for National Dessert Day, and settle in for a Hump Day 'Cap! Easy one. Key lime pie. Maybe it's the Florida Man in me, but there's nothing better than a solid piece of key lime pie. And yes, the one from Publix absolutely counts as a solid piece. I got an email from a reader a few months ago berating me for saying Publix key lime pies were elite, and it was just nonsense. If you really think that, you've clearly never had one. They will change your lives. Trust me. And that concludes the culinary portion today's class. You're welcome! Now, let's al take a swig of Powerade to wash it down, and check in with the ongoing drama surrounding the provocative Sydney Sweeney ad: Amazing. Silly, yet amazing. So, Powerade is apparently waging war on Sydney Sweeney and Novig because, as you can see, they took Sweeney's nearly nude gambling ad as a shot at women's sports. They've slapped a brand new ad campaign entitled Never Just Sports right next to Novig's, and it's just a compilation of female athletes doing athletic things. And that's fine. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the ad. It makes sense. Here's where Powerade looks dumb ... Sweeney's campaign has NOTHING to do with women's sports. Nothing. Nada. They aren't connected at all. Her ad is for a GAMBLING company and is geared towards men. It's literally about betting on sports, which is why it's aptly titled Just Sports. The whole point of the ad was to get dudes to sign up for a Novig account and start hammering parlays this football season. And it worked, by the way. The left, of course, took this completely out of context because most things fly over their heads, and instead viewed it as Sweeney somehow demeaning women's sports. It makes no sense. It's never made any sense. They're trying to create a narrative that simply doesn't exist, which is funny because that's what they accuse us of doing with the whole transgender athlete issue. The whole thing is silly. Powerade's response is, of course, silly. But, we live in really silly times right now. Oh well. Speaking of silly things to do, let's head out to Oregon and check in on the Marist Catholic High School football team: Whoaaaaaaaa Nellie! That onside kick rivals Sean Payton's infamous onside kick in the 2009 Super Bowl. Stunning. Nobody saw it coming, which is fair given A) it was the second quarter, and B) the score was 57-0. According to boots on the ground, the game was halted at halftime and never resumed. The play was so egregious, they just ... stopped the game entirely. The coach was fired the next day. Fair or foul? I think the firing, on the surface, is a bit much. But, as is usually the case with these things, I'd imagine there's some more meat on this bone. There HAS to be more to the story, right? You don't just fire a coach because he called an onside kick up 57-0. Was it in bad taste? Sure. No argument from me. But I also once played for a coach who warned us before a game to "give them a good, old-fashioned country a**-kicking" or we'd spend the entire next morning running stairs, so I've seen worse. OK, let's rapid-fire this Hump Day class into a big Hump Day night. First up? Get to sleep, Indians fans — you guys are playing at 1 p.m. tomorrow! Let's check in on the comments to get a pulse at how Tribe fans are handling the news! I could go on and on. Fans are PISSED right now. I don't blame them. A 1 p.m. start time for an ALCS game ... on a THURSDAY? Come on. Feels like a massive advantage for the Rays. Disgusting behavior here from Rob Manfred. On the way out — as promised — I want to leave the class with a question: Hey @MLB - wanna get more kids watching baseball? Maybe start with the commercials. Watching the playoffs tonight with my kids and here's the rundown: - Megan Fox selling ED pills in a red bodysuit - The scariest movie trailer you've ever seen - Sydney Sweeney in zero clothes promoting betting on sports Leagues can't figure out why kids don't watch. You don't need a Nickelodeon game. You're not the Savannah Bananas. Just show baseball in a way I can leave on in my house. My wife actually brought this up a few weeks ago when the Braves were still in it ... Are commercials getting out of hand during sporting events? I understand marketing. I get it. But I tend to agree with this rant. The naked Sydney Sweeney ad isn't even my biggest gripe. I can't stand the horror movie trailers during these events. They drive me NUTS. I love scary movies. LOVE them. You know who doesn't? My 5-year-old daughter, who is also a huge sports fans. If I see that stupid "Other Mommy" trailer one more time during one of these games, I'm going to lose it. Can we at least tone those down a touch? Feel like that's not a big ask, right? Let me know! And, as always, see y'all tomorrow. Have commercials gone too far? Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfda9775342cf4db9057b7 Appeals Court Questions Trump’s National Guard Deployment in D.C. te 2026-10-14T19:40:07.445Z Appeals Court Questions Trump’s National Guard Deployment in D.C. After thousands of troops deployed by the president have patrolled Washington for more than a year, a three-judge panel interrogated whether the deployment could continue indefinitely. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfda9575342cf4db90579b Ashley Hinson Touts Win for Iowa Farmers as GOP Senate Seat Under Threat te 2026-10-14T19:40:05.536Z Ashley Hinson Touts Win for Iowa Farmers as GOP Senate Seat Under Threat The EPA announcement praised by Hinson comes just three weeks before the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd85475342cf4db90574b Sleeper GOP candidate puts blue-leaning state in play as fraud scandal shadows Dems te 2026-10-14T19:30:28.179Z Sleeper GOP candidate puts blue-leaning state in play as fraud scandal shadows Dems Republicans are eyeing a rare Senate pickup opportunity in Minnesota, where GOP nominee Michele Tafoya is narrowing the gap with Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, prompting Fox News to move the race toward Republicans less than three weeks before Election Day. It's been nearly a quarter-century since Republicans last won a Senate election in the blue-leaning state. But Tafoya, a former longtime NFL sideline reporter, is aiming to break that losing streak by flipping the seat held by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith. A new Minnesota Star Tribune/KARE 11 poll shows Tafoya trailing Flanagan by just four percentage points. On Tuesday, the Fox News Power Rankings shifted the race to the right, from Likely Democrat to Lean Democrat. GOP SENATE HOPEFUL SOUNDS ALARM AFTER TERROR PLOT THWARTED "The more that Minnesotans learn about me and my opponent and see what my opponent has failed to do over the last eight years alongside [Democratic Gov.] Tim Walz they're understanding Minnesota needs change. We need fresh ideas, we need an independent thinker, and they're jumping on board," Tafoya said in a Fox News Digital interview. Fox News Digital reached out to the Flanagan campaign for comment, but didn't receive a response at the time this story was published. The race is unfolding against the backdrop of Minnesota's massive welfare assistance fraud scandal, which has attracted national attention for nearly a year and prompted Democratic Gov. Tim Walz to abandon his 2026 re-election bid. The scandal has also become a central issue in Tafoya's campaign against Flanagan. Tafoya highlighted that "there has been historic fraud under this administration, where Peggy Flanagan, my opponent, has been the second-in-charge in this state. And not only was the money stolen, it hollowed out these programs that were supposed to be getting help like kids' meals or autistic kids or seniors who were supposed to be getting visits, health visits, wellness visits, and so that's been hollowed out." DEMS SEE NEW CHANCES TO FLIP SENATE SEATS BUT GOP'S MASSIVE CASH ADVANTAGE AN OBSTACLE "Walz understood that he was not going to win another term as governor with these conditions, but my opponent thinks she deserves a promotion. I think people are starting to realize she deserves a pink slip," Tafoya argued. Flanagan has said she is "incredibly angry with the fraud," has acknowledged public frustration over the scandal and that more could have been done sooner to catch and prevent the fraud. The lieutenant governor has noted that she was not in charge of the state agencies at the center of the scandals or steering the daily state response. She has also distanced herself from Walz, who has accepted blame for the fraud. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS FORMER - HERE ARE THREE FACTORS THAT COULD STOP IT "It's wall to wall coverage on every nightly news program here for months and months. We're seeing it in polling," Minnesota-based veteran national Republican strategist Kirsten Kukowski told Fox News Digital. Pointing to Flanagan, Kukowski said she has "a lot of fraud baggage...and it's really made the Senate race really tight here." Tafoya is also highlighting a recent spate of gang-related shootings in the Minneapolis-St. Paul suburbs, and on Monday announced a five-point-plan to combat the violence. "We will do more in our first eight weeks as a US Senator than Peggy Flanagan has done in eight years as the second in charge," she told Fox News Digital. WHO'S UP AND WHO'S DOWN IN THE LATEST FOX NEWS MIDTERM POWER RANKINGS "First of all, we've got to name the problem, and even Somali lawmakers and law enforcement have named this problem. We have a Somali gang violence problem. We've got to name it. She refuses to name it. You can't fix it if you don't name it," Tafoya emphasized as she referred to Flanagan. Flanagan, a progressive candidate backed by left-wing champions Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Ro Khanna, topped more moderate Democratic Rep. Angie Craig by roughly 20 points in the August Senate primary. Tafoya grabbed over 50% of the vote in the GOP Senate primary, as she topped a crowded field of rivals. She was heavily recruited by national Republicans including Sen. Tim Scott, the National Republican Senatorial Committee chair. "We did a really good job of recruiting the most independent-minded Republican who understands why it's important to win in Minnesota," Scott said in an interview on Fox News' "Hannity." Scott said, "Michele Tafoya has a story to tell. She's doing a really good job. This is a race that will come down to the wire." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Senate Majority Leader John Thune, the top Republican in the chamber, recently teamed up on the campaign trail in Minnesota with Tafoya. But the Thune-aligned Senate Leadership Fund, the top super PAC backing GOP Senate candidates, has yet to make a major investment in the race. Asked about national Republican support, Tafoya said "we are getting small dollar donations from all over the country. We're getting donations from every county in this state, and I am a happy warrior, and I will deal with the circumstances I'm given... We're going to win this campaign on ideas." Democrats are hopeful that popular Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who is running for governor this year, may help push Flanagan over the finish line. "Our latest poll has Flanagan with a strong lead, and we fully expect her to be elected to the U.S. Senate," Lauren French, communications director for the Senate Democrat-aligned Senate Majority PAC, told Fox News Digital. French argued that "Republicans are spending in deep red states, and watching the battleground map extend around them. Their desperate last-minute attempt to push Minnesota into play is a political ploy." DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Flanagan has repeatedly tied Tafoya to President Donald Trump, whose approval ratings are well underwater in Minnesota. "Michele Tafoya is all in for Donald Trump — and he's all in for her," Flanagan reiterated Monday in a social media post. Flanagan, who is Native American, also wrote on X, "My Ojibwe name is Gizhiiwewidamookwe, which means ‘Speaks in a Loud and Clear Voice Woman.’ I’m going to be Minnesota’s voice in the U.S. Senate — not Donald Trump’s." But Tafoya appears to be putting some daylight between herself and Trump, as she highlights her support for abortion rights. "I’m a pro-choice Republican not afraid to stand up to my party," Tafoya says in a new campaign commercial. "When Trump is right, I will work with him. When he is wrong, I will stand up for Minnesota." The ad was quickly criticized by leaders on the right. Among them was Mercedes Schlapp, a senior fellow at the Conservative Political Action Conference, who said on social media, "Pro-life Republicans will stay home after watching this ad." But hours later, Trump gave Tafoya a plug, telling the crowd at an Ohio rally he headlined, "You have to vote for Michele Tafoya, who’s a very respected person." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd85275342cf4db905742 Nuggets and Rockets offer the best long-shot value in the NBA championship futures market te 2026-10-14T19:30:26.842Z Nuggets and Rockets offer the best long-shot value in the NBA championship futures market The NBA Season is just around the corner. If you haven't been watching preseason, I can't really blame you. However, I will say the NBA preseason is better than most of the other major sports leagues because the starters and teams actually play a reasonable amount of time in the games, even if they don't mean anything. Once the games start to have meaning, we will have great betting opportunities. I looked at season-long individual awards yesterday; let's take a shot at who will win the NBA Championship this season. The New York Knicks took home the crown last season, and have run back the same team. However, I am not expecting them to get back-to-back championships. We haven't had the same winner in two straight years since the Golden State Warriors had Kevin Durant on their team. He's been on three different teams since then. So, why not the Knicks? Winning championships is hard. I'm not taking anything away from New York, but it seemed like everything went their way last year. They beat the Hawks, then the 76ers, and finally the Cavaliers before beating San Antonio in five games. They are still the cream of the crop, but they've played a lot of basketball, and it does eventually catch up with you. THE 76ERS JUMP TO BETTING FAVORITE OUT EAST AFTER LEBRON JAMES TAKES HIS TALENTS TO PHILADELPHIA The easy choice in the East is the 76ers. They have Tyrese Maxey running point guard, Joel Embiid at center, and they won a playoff series last year. Then they went out and added Jaylen Brown and some guy named LeBron James. Seemingly defying Father Time, James continues to be an elite player. Embiid will always be a question mark with his health. The team no longer has a great backup behind him, but you could conceivably put James at center, Brown at power forward, Edgecombe at small forward, and slip Anfernee Simons into shooting guard. Dean Wade and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are solid bench pieces as well. They are clearly the two best teams in the East, but that doesn't mean they finish 1-2 in the regular season. Some teams just care more about it. I'll take the 76ers to win at +900, because I genuinely don't think anyone else from the East has a real shot outside of the Knicks, and I don't see them winning two in a row. LEBRON JAMES SHUTS DOWN JOEL EMBIID RIFT RUMOR, BUT SIXERS LEADERSHIP TENSION IS REAL The Western Conference is also a bit of a two-horse race. The Spurs made it to the Finals last season, and they lost to the Knicks. Victor Wembanyama seemingly disappeared in that series, and they couldn't close out games. I'm not sure that changes this season. The Spurs are deep, but unless Wemby takes another leap forward (which is more likely than not), they won't represent the West again. The Thunder are still the deepest team in the league. They are both +270 to win the championship, and I just don't see the value in wagering on either. The West is better for taking a long shot. My first choice here is the Nuggets at +2500. They still have the best player in the league. Jamal Murray is one of the best heatwave scorers in the league, and now their bench, which sucked for years, is a bit deeper. They have DeMar DeRozan, who is one of the best scorers in the league. They also have Marvin Bagley III, and it seems like this team, if healthy, could be extremely tough for any team to match up with. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! I also think the Rockets are worth taking a flyer on at +5000. The team hasn't really added anyone significant to the team via trade or free agency, but the reason I like them is that they will have an actual point guard this year. Fred VanVleet is 32 and coming off a torn ACL, but if he can play at a reasonable level, it may be the difference-maker for the Rockets. I like the depth of the bench, but I acknowledge everything would need to go right for the Rockets to win the championship. One note on the Lakers: I know some will think they are the right pick for the West, but I don't see it. I love Luka, and he already took the Mavericks to one Finals. However, I just don't see this team having the defense, even with Walker Kessler, to win the championship. Overall, I'll take the 76ers at +900, Denver at +2500, and a small wager on the Rockets at +5000. The exact matchup option of Thunder vs. Knicks at +1300 is the favorite and kind of fun, but I still don't love it. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd85175342cf4db905720 Maryland Republican Andy Harris Blamed Democrats for High Gas Prices. Laughter Ensued. te 2026-10-14T19:30:25.373Z Maryland Republican Andy Harris Blamed Democrats for High Gas Prices. Laughter Ensued. Representative Andy Harris, a Republican, said during a debate that environmental regulations had caused diesel prices to rise. Some in the audience groaned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd84f75342cf4db905717 Sleeping ICE Agent Who Fought With Homeowner Is Charged With Assault te 2026-10-14T19:30:23.883Z Sleeping ICE Agent Who Fought With Homeowner Is Charged With Assault The off-duty agent was found sleeping on the front lawn of a home in Fresno, Calif., last week before the scuffle unfolded. The police said he “appeared intoxicated and agitated.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd3a675342cf4db905623 The Breathtaking Cost of the Midterms: $10 Billion and Counting on Ads te 2026-10-14T19:10:30.553Z The Breathtaking Cost of the Midterms: $10 Billion and Counting on Ads The campaign is set to be more expensive than the 2024 presidential election cycle, and has already exceeded the ad total booked by the N.F.L. last season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd3a175342cf4db905608 NFL Analyst Not Buying 'One and Done' Vikings as Super Bowl Contenders te 2026-10-14T19:10:25.011Z NFL Analyst Not Buying 'One and Done' Vikings as Super Bowl Contenders NFL Network analyst doesn't think Kyler Murray will lead the undefeated Minnesota Vikings to a deep playoff run. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd39a75342cf4db9055ff I'm Becoming a Stay-At-Home Mom—I'm Scared of What It'll Reveal About Me te 2026-10-14T19:10:18.379Z I'm Becoming a Stay-At-Home Mom—I'm Scared of What It'll Reveal About Me I'm choosing to stay home with my kids and I'm asking myself questions that I've been afraid to say out loud. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd39175342cf4db9055e3 Hiyd is a health tracker that attaches to the watch you already wear te 2026-10-14T19:10:09.276Z Hiyd is a health tracker that attaches to the watch you already wear Former Apple engineers figured out how to get a biometric sensor to attach to your watch without any magnets or adhesives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd15b75342cf4db9055d3 Video: The crowd arrives te 2026-10-14T19:00:43.158Z Video: The crowd arrives Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd15875342cf4db9055ca Good morning from Bullhead te 2026-10-14T19:00:40.421Z Good morning from Bullhead Good morning! We have our news team from River City Newspapers at the Bullhead/Laughlin International Airport waiting for President Trump's arrival for today's electtion rally. The team consists of Alicia Armendariz from Today's News-Herald in Lake Havasu City, DK McDonald… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd15575342cf4db9055bd View of the stage te 2026-10-14T19:00:37.891Z View of the stage Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd15375342cf4db9055b4 David Rose speaks te 2026-10-14T19:00:35.798Z David Rose speaks Here's a photo of David Rose, the Republican nominee for Arizona House of Representatives, talking to the crowd.Also seen: Congressional candidate Mark Lamb, Congressman Paul Gosar, State Rep. Hildy Angius, and Mohave County Supervisors Sonny Borrelli, Travis Lingenfelter, Ron Gould… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd15075342cf4db9055ab Live blog: President Trump visits Bullhead City te 2026-10-14T19:00:32.194Z Live blog: President Trump visits Bullhead City President Donald Trump is in Bullhead City, Arizona, this morning for an midterm election rally at the Bullhead/Laughlin International Airport. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd13f75342cf4db905575 Dem AG targets Trump on voting while his state sends rights letters to dead people te 2026-10-14T19:00:15.391Z Dem AG targets Trump on voting while his state sends rights letters to dead people President Donald Trump and his election security efforts were a central target in Virginia Democratic Attorney General Jay Jones' rollout of a " Voter Protection" unit, but Republican critics say the announcement overlooked voting- rights controversies unfolding in his own backyard. Jones formed the Voter Protection Section on Tuesday to enforce state voting-rights laws as Virginia faces scrutiny over restoration letters sent to deceased felons amid Gov. Abigail Spanberger's restoration of voting rights to more than 66,000 Virginians. Jones "launched this section to address the continued erosion of the federal Voting Rights Act, Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on our democracy, and his administration's efforts to impede access to the ballot," his office said in a statement. TRUMP SCORES SUPREME COURT WIN ON MAIL-IN VOTING RESTRICTIONS BEFORE MIDTERMS Jones' announcement did not identify specific Trump administration actions, but the president signed a March 2025 order seeking stricter proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration and changes to mail-ballot rules and backed the SAVE Act to mandate voter ID. "At a time when the Trump administration has sought to push the federal government further into the administration of state elections, we will work closely with the Department of Elections and the Federal Accountability Unit to protect Virginia’s authority, the integrity of our elections, and every eligible voter’s right to be heard," said Ajay Saini, the OAG official Jones named to lead the division. However, critics quickly faulted the unit for overlooking controversies within Virginia's own government after the felon rights-restoration scandal broke earlier this month. "‘Two Bullets’ Jay Jones is now worried about ‘misinformation’ after just this year telling Virginians that Democrats’ illegal gerrymandering power grab was about ‘fairness’," the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) said in a statement, referencing Jones’ previous reported text messages envisioning shooting a prior GOP House speaker twice instead of former German Chancellor Adolf Hitler or Cambodian dictator Pol Pot. TRUMP ELECTION INTEGRITY PUSH EXPOSES MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD PEOPLE ON NORTH CAROLINA VOTER ROLLS "The top priority for this new divisions should be finding out how many dead felons have had their rights restored, and how that happened in the first place," current Virginia House Minority Leader Terry Kilgore, R-Gate City, told Fox News Digital. Several Virginians reported receiving restoration notices addressed to deceased relatives. Fredericksburg resident Howard Lambert confirmed to Fox News Digital a letter addressed to his late daughter indicated officials had reviewed her case before restoring her rights. 34,000 DEAD PEOPLE FOUND ON VOTER ROLLS PROMPTS EXPERT TO SLAM DEMS FOR RESISTING 'COMMONSENSE' CLEANUP Kim Taylor, a former Republican delegate from the Petersburg area, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that Jones' pledge to protect Virginians’ votes ignores his silence on both the "dead felons" scandal and a Democrat-supported November ballot measure that would take restoration rights away from the governor and automatically empower formerly incarcerated felons to vote. "Jay Jones can create all the fancy new ‘voter protection’ units he wants to make himself feel better, but it’s nothing more than an empty political gesture when Richmond is mailing voting rights restoration letters to dead felons," Taylor said. VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT TOSSES DEM-BACKED REDISTRICTING MAP, UPENDING EXPECTED 10–1 EDGE "With three critical constitutional amendments on the ballot, including one fundamentally changing felon voting rights, Virginians need real election integrity instead of another taxpayer-funded political stunt." When pressed on those issues and on Republicans’ claims that the SAVE Act provides protections itself, a spokesperson for Jones declined to elaborate beyond an initial statement: "I was raised by people who understood that the right to vote was never simply given. Generations of Americans had to sacrifice, organize, and show extraordinary courage to claim that right," Jones said. "That history is personal to me, and it reminds us that the work of civil rights and voting rights is never finished." "That is why we created a dedicated Voter Protection Section within the Office of the Attorney General. This work now has a permanent home, and a team focused every day on defending voting rights and enforcing Virginia law," he added, calling protection of voting rights a "year-round" responsibility. Virginia Beach attorney Tim Anderson, who has focused on Richmond’s legal maneuvers regarding both immigration enforcement and voting rights, said Tuesday that Jones’ plan raises a separate question about enforcement against noncitizens who vote illegally amid Virginia's restricted cooperation with DHS. Anderson previously discussed the dead-felons case with Fox News Digital and noted Tuesday that Gov. Abigail Spanberger previously restricted ICE’s use of public property, including through guidance involving encounters at polls. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "Now Attorney General Jay Jones says his office will enforce Virginia’s election laws. Then answer this, Attorney General: Does that include prosecuting noncitizens who knowingly vote illegally—with the same enthusiasm you bring to protecting access to the polls? We know this is a big fat ‘No’. Enforce the whole law," he said. The Democratic Party of Virginia, however, backed Jones’ new unit, arguing that Trump is "attacking voting rights [and] Virginia is not backing down," as election security remains a prominent issue heading into the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd13d75342cf4db90556c French newspaper claims climate change is fueling child marriages, including girls as young as 12 te 2026-10-14T19:00:13.305Z French newspaper claims climate change is fueling child marriages, including girls as young as 12 A French newspaper claimed Tuesday that climate change is accelerating child marriages in developing countries, including among girls as young as 12, citing research suggesting that natural disasters are pushing impoverished families to marry off their daughters at increasingly younger ages. Le Parisien's report, headlined "She was only 12: Climate change, a new accelerator of child marriage," directly linked weather-related disasters to early marriages in Bangladesh, Kenya and other countries. "In Bangladesh, Kenya and elsewhere, climate disasters are worsening child marriages," the newspaper said in a passage translated from French. "By destroying incomes and homes, they push some families to marry off their daughters at increasingly younger ages." ALASKA STATE FAIR BARS PARENTAL RIGHTS GROUP DUE TO 'EXTREMIST' GROUP DESIGNATION BY FAR-LEFT ORGANIZATION The article drew criticism from Moms for Liberty CEO and co-founder Tina Descovich, who told Fox News Digital that attributing child marriage to climate change shifts responsibility away from those exploiting children. "Blaming climate change for the abhorrent practice of marrying off girls as young as 12 sounds absolutely wild… but it’s just the latest absurd excuse for disgusting behavior, shifting responsibility onto the environment instead of the people and ideologies that choose to exploit children," Descovich said. "At Moms for Liberty, we see this same mentality every day in America, where activists blame society, systems, or external factors for harming kids rather than demanding strong families, parental rights, and personal accountability that actually protect our children," she continued. TALIBAN WIPES OUT DECADES OF PROGRESS AS 2.4M AFGHAN GIRLS REMAIN LOCKED OUT OF SCHOOL, UN AGENCY SAYS The French newspaper based much of its reporting on Plan International's 2026 report, which examined the relationship between climate-related disasters and child marriage. Researchers surveyed 5,000 girls and young women across Bangladesh, Kenya, Peru, Senegal and Zimbabwe. According to Le Parisien, 36% reported observing increased child marriage following climate-related disasters, while 11% said they had personally experienced child marriage. Fox News Digital reached out to Le Parisien and Plan International for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. The newspaper highlighted the case of a 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl who was reportedly married off four days after boys harassed her inside a cyclone shelter. According to a teenage friend interviewed by the outlet, the girl later gave birth to a baby who died, leaving her with serious health complications. AMERICANS TRAVEL TO PAKISTAN TO FREE CHRISTIANS TRAPPED IN MODERN-DAY SLAVERY: 'GOD'S HAND WAS IN IT' Another case involved Runa, a 15-year-old Bangladeshi girl whose widowed mother arranged her marriage after a cyclone destroyed a family's livestock and income. Runa described how the marriage interrupted her education during a July interview with Australia's ABC News. "I did not want to get married," Runa said. "I wanted to continue my education. The decision made me feel very sad and helpless."  However, Runa was eventually allowed to return to school with assistance from aid organizations after her husband's family agreed to let her resume her education, according to ABC News. Now 17 and a mother, Runa said returning to her studies had given her renewed hope for the future. Child marriage was already widespread in Bangladesh before the latest report. According to UNICEF's 2025 survey, 47.2% of women ages 20 to 24 were married before turning 18, down from 51.4% in 2019. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE UNICEF identifies poverty, entrenched gender norms, harmful traditional practices, barriers to education and climate-related disasters among the factors contributing to child marriage. Bangladesh's 2017 Child Marriage Restraint Act generally prohibits marriage for girls younger than 18, although the law includes an exception allowing underage marriages with parental consent and court approval under special circumstances. Plan International maintains that climate-related disasters created additional financial pressures on families, particularly those dependent on agriculture and livestock. Tanushree Soni, a Plan International representative, previously explained the economic circumstances behind child marriages during an interview with ABC News. "Financial stress is the trigger," Soni said. "The families look to lessen the burden because they don't consider girls to be part of their own families." The research describes a relationship between weather-related disasters and child marriage, although the survey findings alone do not establish that human-caused climate change directly caused the individual marriages described in the newspaper's report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfd13975342cf4db905537 Talarico to Skip Bernie Sanders Texas Rally as Senate Polling Lead Tightens te 2026-10-14T19:00:09.624Z Talarico to Skip Bernie Sanders Texas Rally as Senate Polling Lead Tightens James Talarico won’t join Bernie Sanders when he visits the Lone Star State as polls with Ken Paxton have grown closer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcf0575342cf4db905513 Isaiah Mizell, Brandon Phelps step up as Arizona overcomes receiver injuries, make push for conference title te 2026-10-14T18:50:45.964Z Isaiah Mizell, Brandon Phelps step up as Arizona overcomes receiver injuries, make push for conference title PHOENIX – When the University of Arizona football team took the field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia last Saturday, the Wildcats were in a world of hurt. They had lost their leading three receivers, in terms of production, the previous week against Cincinnati. Top receiver Tré Spivey suffered a season-ending broken foot, while Giovanni Richardson and Chris Hunter III departed the Cincinnati game early with leg injuries. With one Big 12 loss already on its record, Arizona couldn’t afford another if it wanted to stay in the race for the conference title and a College Football Playoff berth. As it turned out, all the worry was for naught. Quarterback Noah Fifita and the offense didn’t skip a beat.  Fifita threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns, sophomore Isaiah Mizell had six catches for 183 yards and two touchdowns, and Gilbert native Brandon Phelps had four catches for 88 yards and a touchdown as Arizona won its fourth straight game while posting a season-high in points in a 52-31 victory over the Mountaineers. Wildcats coach Brent Brennan credited Fifita’s spring and summer regimen. “I think it speaks to the confidence in and the chemistry he built with those guys in the offseason,” Brennan said. “He doesn’t just build that chemistry with Spivey and Gio and Chris Hunter, right? All those receivers are part of those throwing sessions when Noah says, ‘Hey, let’s go throw.’  “They all show up for that and he takes those reps just as seriously as he does a rep with Tré.” Fifita has thrown for the fifth most passing yards in college football this season with 1,756 yards and 16 touchdowns, which is tied for sixth. Apparently, receivers are interchangeable for Fifita, an NFL draft hopeful. “We talk about Noah a lot and rightfully so. He’s unbelievable,” Brennan said. “His preparation is just so thorough, just the way he takes notes in meetings, just like how every part of his process he is so engaged in.  “I think you’re seeing the benefit of him having a coordinator for a second year now. His relationship with coach (Seth) Doege, their communication, like the consistency of what we’re doing offensively from the carryover from last year to this year.” Even with three receivers down, the Wildcats’ receiving core feels it can get the job done no matter who Fifita is targeting. “I feel like there’s no set one in our group,”  Mizell said. “Given an opportunity, everybody will shine.” Arizona receiver Isaiah Mizell outraces West Virginia cornerback Jason Chambers on a 72-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter of the Wildcats’ 52-31 win in Morgantown on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Marison Bilagody/University of Arizona Athletics) Mizell made a huge leap in his work with the Wildcats last year and it showed against West Virginia. In his first four games this season, he caught 13 passes for 176 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He nearly doubled his receiving yardage and doubled his touchdown total in a single game. “He’s always been talented, but he was young, ” Brennan said. “The way he attacked the last nine months, 10 months has really been different.” Mizell said he received words of encouragement from his injured receiving mates before the game. “My motivation was Gio, Chris and Trey,” Mizell told reporters. “They all sent me text messages last night saying how much they believed in me and that just gave me a boost today.” Mizell was able to show off the athleticism and speed that Boone High School (Orlando, Florida) coach Andy Johnson saw with regularity.  “He’s a true freak 1% athlete,” Johnson said. “He could have been an elite soccer player. That’s what he was doing before football. He was at the soccer academy. He could have been an elite track athlete. His mom and dad were Florida Gator track athletes. His brother Aiden was an elite track kid. To his credit, he took a chance on football and I think it’s really going to pay off for him.” At Boone, Mizell racked up 2,371 receiving yards and 40 touchdowns in his three-year career. The majority of his yards and touchdowns came in his junior and senior seasons. “I was not surprised at all,” Johnson said of Mizell’s performance against West Virginia. “He’s so explosive. A lot of those big plays he had, he just overwhelms a defensive back because of his natural speed and acceleration, and he’s just on top of guys so fast. If you take one bad step, bad angle, it’s over.” Arizona receiver Brandon Phelps had four receptions for 88 yards against West Virginia, including this 42-yard touchdown on a flea flicker in the fourth quarter. (Photo courtesy of Marison Bilagody/University of Arizona Athletics) Alongside Mizell, Phelps recorded career highs with four receptions and 88 yards against West Virginia, including a 42-yard touchdown reception on a flea flicker pass in the fourth quarter to put his team up by two scores. “It was a huge momentum swing for our team,” Phelps told reporters. “We were just running that all week and I knew exactly when we called that I was going to be open because they were just so scrambled even pre-snap. I just knew it was going to happen and I’m just happy that Noah found me and I’m just happy I could find the end zone.” Mizell said Phelps’ performance was the kind of thing he sees regularly in practice from the junior, who played high school ball at American Leadership Academy, Gilbert North. “I feel like a lot of people downplay him because of the other three receivers in the room,” Mizell said. “But Phelps is just as good as them.” Arizona (5-1 overall, 2-1 conference) is on a bye week before facing Iowa State at home on Oct. 24. While Spivey won’t be back and Brennan said Richardson is “out for a little bit,” Hunter is expected to return against the Cyclones, giving Fifita plenty of options with his newfound targets, Mizell and Phelps. “There’s a lot of stuff to be excited about in that film,” Brennan said. “Now we’re shifting gears to the bye week and really for me it’s how do we improve? How do we keep moving forward as a football team where we keep doing the things we need to do to continue to elevate every time we step on the practice field or step into the meeting room?” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcefb75342cf4db905500 New traffic light at Desert Greens on track for completion te 2026-10-14T18:50:35.505Z New traffic light at Desert Greens on track for completion Construction crews are nearing completion of a traffic light installation at Desert Greens Drive and Smith–Enke Road.  The $1.3 million project will be completed by the end of the month, city officials told InMaricopa yesterday.  The project began in June with a periodic closure of Desert Greens between Colby Drive and Smith-Enke Road. Workers constructed a westbound right-turn lane at the intersection and last weekend installed a traffic light.   The impetus for the traffic light installation was to improve safety at the intersection, particularly for motorists attempting to turn or cross Smith–Enke Road during heavier traffic periods.   The project is part of a broader effort to invest in transportation infrastructure as Maricopa continues to expand, according to city officials.  The post New traffic light at Desert Greens on track for completion appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcef675342cf4db9054da Florida State releases top recruit after he gets hit with felony charges from 150 mph police chase te 2026-10-14T18:50:30.538Z Florida State releases top recruit after he gets hit with felony charges from 150 mph police chase The Florida State football program is sending a clear message to one of its top recruits after he was arrested earlier this week. Chuck Kennon, the program's top-ranked recruit of this year's class, is no longer with the team after being arrested on charges of two felonies. Officers said Kennon was traveling 79 mph in a 50-mph zone in Tampa early Sunday morning, according to UPI, and when officers approached the vehicle, they suddenly found themselves in a chase at speeds over 150 mph. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Kennon's Dodge Durango got a flat tire, which led to Kennon attempting to flee on foot and into an industrial plant. While searching for Kennon, police found his phone and a woman in a bodysuit "covered in dirt stains, blood and grass" with lacerations on her arm. She told officers she asked Kennon to exit the vehicle more than 10 times and was detained. Kennon, who is currently being held in Falkenburg Road Jail, was released from the program due to conduct detrimental to the team, the school said. 'BURN THE BOATS': UCLA COACH'S FIERY PREGAME SPEECH BEFORE OREGON GAME WAS PURE HOLLYWOOD He turned himself in on Monday night and is facing three charges: aggravated fleeing to elude ( a second-degree felony), false imprisonment (a third-degree felony) and resisting an officer without violence (a misdemeanor), records show. Kennon was the sixth-best cornerback in the nation in his class and the 51st-ranked overall recruit. He chose FSU over 30-plus offers. Florida State has struggled this season, going 3-3 thus far. They will face No. 3 Miami, who are 5-0, on Saturday. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcef475342cf4db9054d1 10 health conditions may be linked to Alzheimer's years before diagnosis te 2026-10-14T18:50:28.905Z 10 health conditions may be linked to Alzheimer's years before diagnosis Certain medical conditions may signal early-onset Alzheimer’s disease several years before diagnosis, a new Finnish study suggests. Researchers found that depression, vertigo, headaches and other conditions were more common during the five years preceding diagnosis, potentially offering clues for earlier detection. The researchers analyzed medical records from 407 people with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and 4,035 people of similar age and sex without the diagnosis, focusing on the 15 years prior to diagnosis. SUBTLE CHANGE IN HOW YOU SPEAK COULD BE EARLY SIGN OF DEMENTIA RISK, NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS The average age at diagnosis was 60. Early-onset disease is diagnosed in people under 65. The findings were published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia. The following conditions were found to be significantly more prevalent among those who were ultimately diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. DEMENTIA RISK MORE THAN QUADRUPLES AMONG ADULTS WITH COMMON DISORDER Differences in medical conditions were most pronounced in the five years before an early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis, the study showed. 3 THINGS TO AVOID IN MIDDLE AGE COULD MEAN 13 MORE YEARS WITHOUT DEMENTIA, STUDY FINDS The researchers also found that healthcare visits increased substantially among early-onset Alzheimer’s patients immediately before and during the time of diagnosis, which may indicate emerging symptoms. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "It is well-known that the neuropathological changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease begin at least 15 to 20 years before clinical cognitive symptoms appear," said Suvi-Johanna Krüger, M.D., Ph.D., study co-author and clinical lecturer at University of Oulu, in a press release. "Most previous studies have focused on late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and considerably less is known about early-onset Alzheimer’s disease." As the study was observational, it only establishes associations and cannot demonstrate that these conditions can reliably predict Alzheimer's disease. "Our study cannot determine whether these conditions cause early-onset Alzheimer’s disease or whether they are consequences of the underlying disease process," Krüger noted. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Some conditions may represent risk factors, while others may reflect early symptoms or changes occurring during the prodromal phase of the disease." It is also possible that genetics, lifestyle and socioeconomic factors played a role in the patients’ outcomes. Also, the researchers could not independently verify all medical diagnoses or assess the severity of the patients’ disease severity. Additionally, the findings may not apply to populations outside Finland. Larger studies looking at disease biomarkers, genetics and clinical assessments could help determine whether there is a casual relationship between the medical conditions and Alzheimer’s incidence, and whether these medical patterns could be used to improve early detection. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ For people experiencing any persistent medical symptoms, including issues with memory or cognition, experts say it’s important to see a healthcare provider. "Early diagnosis is important because more treatment and support options are available in the early stages of the disease," Krüger advised. "Early diagnosis also gives individuals and their families more time to plan for the future and access appropriate support services." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcef375342cf4db9054c8 40 Days For Life CEO Shawn Carney on 'College GameDay' religious sign ban: 'Nobody's for this' te 2026-10-14T18:50:27.588Z 40 Days For Life CEO Shawn Carney on 'College GameDay' religious sign ban: 'Nobody's for this' For years, one of ESPN's most popular original programs has been "College GameDay." The show, which features some of college football's most prominent personalities traveling to different campuses across the country, has been a fan favorite for well over three decades now. One of the best parts about "GameDay" is the students and fans piling into a small area on campus to express themselves and cheer on their team, and one way they've done that since the show started was to bring handmade signs. They've featured everything from clever jokes to insults to opposing mascots, but last weekend in Tuscaloosa, the "GameDay" executives took a stand and introduced a "no religious signs" ban ahead of the Crimson Tide's top-ten showdown with Georgia. This took pretty much everyone by surprise, including 40 Days For Life CEO Shawn Carney. CHRISTIAN WOMAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO NEW 'ORWELLIAN' CHARGES FOR STANDING AND SILENT PRAYER Carney's company focuses on holding peaceful vigils outside of abortion facilities, offering pregnant women alternatives as well as a last chance to "choose life." To say faith is near and dear to his heart is an understatement, and when he first heard the news about the religious sign ban, he was perplexed. "We've done this and it doesn't work," Carney said when discussing the ban. "It's called 2020 and all of the companies that decided to go in that direction, it just backfired. It's so stupid." Carney reveals that he's a huge fan of "College GameDay" and a diehard Texas A&M Aggie, and ESPN trying to muzzle what he calls their largest demographic of fans doesn't make sense in his eyes. THE NFL IS AMERICA'S MOST GOD-CENTERED PROFESSIONAL SPORTS LEAGUE AND SUNDAY'S GAMES CONTINUED TO PROVE IT "Football is religion in the South," he explains. "You look at the SEC and you can throw in the Big 10, these are religious people that follow college football. That's a huge market that is college football." And it isn't just the fans, either. Coaches and players alike are very faith-based and give credit to Christianity with helping guide them through trying times. It's a clear case of Disney and ESPN not understanding who they're appealing to with these decisions. PAT MCAFEE’S PRO-MILITARY COMMENTS ON ‘COLLEGE GAMEDAY’ IGNITE ONLINE BACKLASH FROM THE LEFT For the ban to take place at the University of Alabama, of all places, was even more stupefying to Carney. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "It's shocking that (Alabama) would be the location," he admits. "It's the heart of the Bible Belt unapologetically, and Nick Saban definitely had a theme of his faith and faith in God when he was a coach." "Bear Bryant is definitely rolling over in his grave." Make no mistake about it either, the rule may have said "no religious signs," but as Carney points out, the only religion ESPN - or any big corporation - cares about is Christianity. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "They're not going after Muslims, they're not going after Hindus... It's dumb corporate America doing what they often do all the time, which is decide that they just want to ban a group, and it's almost always Christians." The amount of backlash that Disney and ESPN have received in the wake of their decision is a sign that things are trending in the right direction, though. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "Nobody's for this. Nobody likes it," Carney says. "Do you think atheists watching "GameDay" are offended that somebody has a sign that says John 3:16? "It's embarrassing." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcef275342cf4db9054bf Robert Saleh assures Cam Ward is in 'a good headspace' amid Titans embarrassing start to season te 2026-10-14T18:50:26.268Z Robert Saleh assures Cam Ward is in 'a good headspace' amid Titans embarrassing start to season The Tennessee Titans are 0-5 to start the season, they have the lowest-scoring offense in the NFL and second-year quarterback Cam Ward has not taken anything even resembling a positive step in his development. This is also a franchise that has not beaten a team in its own AFC South division since November 2024. The Titans are objectively an awful football team, but their fans shouldn't have to wait too much longer for something, anything positive to happen, according to the message head coach Robert Saleh is relaying this week. Tennessee is coming off a 26-3 home loss to what was a winless Houston Texans team that managed to sack Ward four times. During his Wednesday press conference, Saleh was asked how his young quarterback could not let pressures and sacks affect him moving forward, which is when the coach offered up some questionable comments. THREE NFL DUMPSTER FIRES MAKE EMBARRASSING LEAGUE HISTORY NOT SEEN IN NEARLY THREE DECADES "Really cool conversation with Cam this week," Saleh said. "He's in a good headspace, and he's got a lot of confidence in the o-line." Saleh claiming that he had a "cool conversation" with Ward and presenting that as some sort of selling point for his team's fanbase would be one thing if the Titans were winning football games. You add that on top of his comment that Ward is in "a good headspace," and it's hard to come up with a more disingenuous message that will assuredly fall on deaf ears. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Ward is 3-19 as a starting quarterback, which includes a 0-7 mark against AFC South foes, and is staring another loss to a divisional rival in the face with the Titans traveling to Indianapolis to take on the Colts on Sunday. While Saleh must do everything in his power to instill confidence in a quarterback that the Titans' front office views as the face of the franchise for years to come, flipping the narrative and sharing that Ward is angry yet motivated wouldn't make the situation worse. The reality is the situation in Nashville couldn't possibly be any worse, with the franchise firmly sitting at rock bottom. Since firing Mike Vrabel as head coach in January 2024, the Titans have gone 6-33 and are on their second general manager and second head coach across that time frame. With Saleh beginning his Tennessee tenure at 0-5, his head coaching record in the NFL sits at 20-41 overall after a multi-season stint with the New York Jets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcef075342cf4db9054b6 Mamdani accuses Blakeman of 'bigotry and racism' in breakout debate that mayor didn't watch te 2026-10-14T18:50:24.191Z Mamdani accuses Blakeman of 'bigotry and racism' in breakout debate that mayor didn't watch New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani accused Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman of "bigotry and racism" on Tuesday night despite admitting to not having watched Blakeman's debate with Gov. Kathy Hochul live. Mamdani made the statement in comments to reporters on Wednesday after Blakeman and Hochul squared off on Tuesday night. A reporter asked Mamdani whether he was bothered that Hochul hadn't responded to Blakeman's claims that the NYC mayor is an antisemite. "So I think, you know, it is hard for anyone to keep up with all of the bigotry and racism that Bruce Blakeman exhibits on a regular basis. So I think that the governor did a good job and I'll never fault someone for not being able to catch all of it because that is a fool's errand when it comes to Bruce Blakeman," Mamdani said. SHOCK POLL: POWERFUL BLUE STATE GOV'S LEAD SHRINKS TO SINGLE DIGITS WEEKS BEFORE ELECTION "And I think the governor also made clear, you know, I've said that I, I didn't watch the the debate beyond the clip, but I think the governor has made clear time and time again what her vision is. It's a vision of a more affordable New York," he continued. "And when it comes to Bruce Blakeman, his vision seems to be making life harder for working people. When the governor and I announced putting our city on a pathway to universal childcare, Bruce Blakeman went on television and said this was rewarding lazy parents who would sit at home and watch 'The View.' When we were speaking about concerns about what HR1 was going to do with regards to healthcare access across the state, Bruce Blakeman went on television and said that he would cut Medicaid in half," he added. The debate opened with the candidates being asked about the conduct of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which last week drew outrage in New York City following the shooting of a 28-year-old Dominican national whom the Department of Homeland Security said refused to comply with lawful orders during a targeted operation in the Bronx. A five-year-old boy inside Oscar Bergal's vehicle was unharmed. "Kathy Hochul appealed to ICE to let this criminal out. The question that New Yorkers have to ask is what was this guy doing in New York in the first place? It's because Kathy Hochul has made us a sanctuary state," said Blakeman. MAMDANI CALLS ICE A 'ROGUE' AGENCY AFTER NYC SHOOTING, CLAIMS AGENTS VIEW LAW AS 'MERELY A SUGGESTION' "Think about it. This guy came into the country illegally. He's been convicted of a crime. He's got pending charges for dealing drugs, poison to our children. And he's a gangbanger. This is who Kathy Hochul is defending?" Blakeman continued. "I have a cooperative agreement with ICE until Kathy Hochul said we could no longer cooperate with ICE. We got over 2,000 illegal migrants out of my county with criminal records ranging from rape, attempted murder, robbery, burglary, drug dealing, carjacking, gang activity. And that's because we cooperated with ICE, and we didn't raid one school, one hospital, one daycare center or one church. If you cooperate with federal law enforcement, it makes for a safer community. That's what I did. Kathy Hochul is taking that ability away from us. That's why things like this happen." Hochul called Blakeman's response a "non-answer," because "he refused to condemn what ICE did." MULLIN CALLS MAMDANI'S ANTI-ICE RHETORIC 'DANGEROUS' FOLLOWING NEW YORK SHOOTING "So he basically says in the state of New York, he'd be fine if ICE agents shoot into cars, shoot guns into vehicles, not knowing who's inside and could have killed a 5-year-old child. If that doesn't shock the conscience of everybody — and it should shock his conscience as well — that he says, that's OK, that's how ICE is supposed to do it," Hochul added. "I'll tell you what. I oversee over 500 policing agencies in the state of New York, over half a million arrests every year. That's not how you conduct yourself. ICE is out of control. It's out of control in Nassau County." Blakeman pushed back, saying, "it never would have happened" but for Hochul's "sanctuary policy." Fox News' Greg Norman contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfceee75342cf4db905494 U.S. Is Sending Hundreds of Troops to Latin America te 2026-10-14T18:50:22.691Z U.S. Is Sending Hundreds of Troops to Latin America The Pentagon is expanding its fight against drug traffickers, even as the plans recall a long and bloody history of U.S. intervention in the region. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfceec75342cf4db90547f Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Hires First Agent of His NFL Career te 2026-10-14T18:50:20.601Z Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Hires First Agent of His NFL Career Browns QB Shedeur Sanders makes a quiet move with the NFL trade deadline approaching. What it could mean in Cleveland. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfceea75342cf4db905476 Chiefs DE George Karlaftis Delivers Confident Super Bowl Statement te 2026-10-14T18:50:18.782Z Chiefs DE George Karlaftis Delivers Confident Super Bowl Statement Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis delivered a confident message about his team's Super Bowl chances. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcee975342cf4db90546d Phillies Decide About a Don Mattingly Manager Promotion After Interim Role te 2026-10-14T18:50:17.365Z Phillies Decide About a Don Mattingly Manager Promotion After Interim Role Don Mattingly took over as interim manager after the team fired Rob Thomson back in April. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcee875342cf4db905464 MLB Announces Big Change for Rays vs Guardians ALCS Game 3 te 2026-10-14T18:50:16.121Z MLB Announces Big Change for Rays vs Guardians ALCS Game 3 MLB adjusted the start time for Thursday's ALCS matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcee675342cf4db90545b Bears HC Ben Johnson Gets Honest About Montez Sweat's NFL Suspension te 2026-10-14T18:50:14.390Z Bears HC Ben Johnson Gets Honest About Montez Sweat's NFL Suspension Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson reacted to the costly two-game suspension for defensive end Montez Sweat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcee475342cf4db905452 Rob Gronkowski Has Zero Faith in This NFL Team for the Playoffs te 2026-10-14T18:50:12.533Z Rob Gronkowski Has Zero Faith in This NFL Team for the Playoffs “They’re getting pushed over, they’re getting dominated across the board,” the former Patriots TE said of the team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcee175342cf4db905449 UCLA HC Bob Chesney Drops Powerful Quote After Bruins' Hot Start te 2026-10-14T18:50:09.524Z UCLA HC Bob Chesney Drops Powerful Quote After Bruins' Hot Start Bob Chesney has the Bruins undefeated after their win at Oregon, and just dropped a powerful quote about his goals this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcedf75342cf4db905440 Tyrese Haliburton Dominated in Emotional Game Back at OKC te 2026-10-14T18:50:07.372Z Tyrese Haliburton Dominated in Emotional Game Back at OKC The last time Tyrese Haliburton played in Oklahoma City, he tore his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcedc75342cf4db905421 UA students rally in Tucson for Cornell’s Jane Doe te 2026-10-14T18:50:04.516Z UA students rally in Tucson for Cornell’s Jane Doe University of Arizona students rallied and marched along Greek Life Row on Oct. 8 in solidarity with Cornell University’s Jane Doe, demanding stronger responses to sexual violence at universities, including their own. The rally was part of a national day of action in response to the case of Jane Doe, a former Cornell University student who alleges seven men drugged and sexually assaulted her at a fraternity house in 2024 and who sued the university and others in September. The rally was organized by several groups, including UA Resist; Feminists Organized to Resist, Create and Empower; Pride Alliance; Students for Socialism; and others. It came days after the university announced that all fraternities were placed on activities suspension amid a wave of misconduct investigations. Inside Higher Ed reported Oct. 14 that university spokesperson Nick Prevenas said that 16 fraternities were cleared after mandatory meetings and five remaining are under active investigation by the dean of students’ office and the University of Arizona Police Department. “Universities across this nation including the U of A and the justice system have proven themselves incapable of protecting the most vulnerable students and holding perpetrators of sexual violence accountable,” Arian, a member of Students for Socialism, said to the crowd. One freshman student attending the rally shared her experience being sexually assaulted and strangled in September, saying the university didn’t take any action to keep her attacker off campus. She said the dean of students told her the university would not keep her attacker, who plans to enroll, from entering campus, and the Office of Institutional Equity cut off communication with her after a meeting last month. Support news that meets Tucson where it lives. UA Resist; Feminists Organized to Resist, Create, and Empower; Students for Socialism; and other groups organized the Oct. 8 rally and march as part of a national day of action against sexual violence. Quentin Agnello / Tucson Spotlight. Brandon Rogers, a member of a Greek life organization, said Second Street, home to many of the UA's fraternity houses, has a culture of assault, abuse and rape. “One that has been allowed to continue on our campus because of the million dollars it brings back in alumni donations, and recognition, and popularity,” he said. Rogers also spoke about the situation at Cornell. “Why in a house of over 50 men did not a single one hold their so-called brothers accountable?” Rogers asked. “And why did it take two years and a lawsuit from a victim for Cornell University, the city of Ithaca and for the state of New York to actually take a victim seriously?” One in six female freshman students experience some form of sexual violence or harassment, Rogers said, and one in three women attending a four-year university will experience sexual violence at some point in their lives. “There have been like eight reported incidents since the beginning of the semester, but they have been slipping through the cracks,” said student Luiza Benavides. Protesters also criticized what they described as the university’s multimillion-dollar partnerships with Raytheon, Elbit Systems and Border Patrol. “President Garimella has repeatedly shown his priorities by inviting people like alleged rapist, billionaire Eric Schmidt to be our commencement speaker last year for graduation,” said Students for Socialism member Audrey Zelinka. Students marched Oct. 8 as speakers said sexual violence reports at the university are going unaddressed. Quentin Agnello / Tucson Spotlight. Marchers called for accountability and justice as chants of “Gender Violence We Say No, Sexual Assault has got to Go” filled campus. “I came out here to protest the inaction taken by the Cornell University because their border directors thought covering up a rape would be much better than having to face the facts that they are protecting rapists and have for many many years,” said Students for Socialism member Apollo Pearrish. Others came out in solidarity with the survivors. “What brought me here was that I’ve had a lot of people in my life that I know that have survived sexual assault,” said one protester. Others said the issue reaches well beyond one campus. “This happens all over the US, just because it happened at one place and that’s like trending doesn’t mean that we can’t stand up for everywhere it’s happened as a whole,” said student Brooke Kanyur. Protesters also pointed to what can be done locally. “We can take the steps, the university can take the steps,” Benavides said. “We culturally can take the steps to call out when we see aspects of rape culture in our community.” Abril Ruiz is a student at the University of Arizona School of Journalism and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at abrilruiz@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/6acfcc9b75342cf4db905415 Williams Field volleyball players Caden Phillips, Gavin Mortensen gear up for Youth Olympic Games te 2026-10-14T18:40:27.452Z Williams Field volleyball players Caden Phillips, Gavin Mortensen gear up for Youth Olympic Games PHOENIX – When they started playing sand volleyball together in fifth grade, Caden Phillips and Gavin Mortensen had no idea that they would soon become one of the top youth beach volleyball pairs in the United States.  “I just did it because I played a lot of sports and it was fun,” Phillips said. “I was just trying to figure out what sport I liked. I totally never would have thought I would have gotten this far.” Over the summer, the duo competed in the U18 World Championships in The Hague, Netherlands, making it to the round of 16 in the tournament. In a few weeks, they will head out again to compete in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The beach volleyball portion of the competition begins Oct. 31. For now, their biggest challenge is gearing up for the Dakar Games while still competing as the top pair for Gilbert Williams Field High School’s boys beach volleyball team as juniors.  “These kids live, eat and breathe volleyball,” Williams Field coach Jesse Alo said. “They do indoor high school, indoor club and beach. That’s all they want to do.” Phillips and Mortensen’s journey to international competition began when they were in elementary school, when family ties led the friends to pick up the sport. Phillips’ older sister played volleyball first, and Phillips’ mom asked him if he wanted to play as well. So naturally, Phillips went to Mortensen and asked if his friend would join him.   “When he first asked me to be his beach (volleyball) partner, we were playing soccer, and I thought it would be a cool side thing, just to play for fun, and then I don’t know,” Mortensen said. “It just ended up working out.” For Phillips, there is an added pride that comes with excelling at the sport that his sister played before him.  “I kind of did it to try and be better than her,” Phillips said. “Because she was good at sand, I was like, ‘Oh, I just want to be better than her.’ Just like that. And she’s obviously happy for me, but she probably is a little salty, in the best way possible, because she’s really supportive of me and how far I’ve gone. But it technically all started with her.” Mortensen’s older brother also picked up the sport, making it a full family affair on both sides. Last year, during the first year of boys beach volleyball as an Arizona Interscholastic Association sanctioned sport in Arizona, Mortensen competed with his older brother Colten, who was a senior at the time, as the No. 1 pair for Williams Field.   Phillips competed at the No. 2 spot, marking one of the first times that Phillips and Mortensen were not partners on the sand. Alo says the separation may have made their game even better once they returned to playing together. “I think sometimes when you separate out, you kind of learn how to play the game just a little bit differently with new players and different partners,” Alo said. “I think that only makes you better, because you see new ways of the game happening and moving forward. You have to adjust to new partners, and that’s all part of the higher level game.”  When they returned to playing as a pair, Phillips and Mortensen’s chemistry on the court improved, as they continued climbing the ranks of the United States beach volleyball scene.  “From the club level, to them working with the National Team Development Program, and working with some Olympians and these world renowned coaches, these guys have had so much help all around,” Alo said.  That help includes Brian Brinkerhoff, the head coach of Volley for Life Arizona and Phillips and Mortensen’s club coach, as well as Billy Allen, the associate head coach for Stanford beach volleyball and Phillips and Mortensen’s Team USA coach.  “I only get to see them occasionally,” Allen said. “I’m not working with them every day, so they do a lot of stuff on their own, and they stay on it and train hard. When I get to see them, they’re usually better than they were before.” Allen highlighted the pair’s friendship off the court as one of the keys for their success on it. They run a fast-paced offense, and their deep knowledge and understanding of each other makes a noticeable difference in game situations.  After many years of friendship, Phillips and Mortensen know each other’s tendencies and preferences on the court, and use that to their advantage. The combination of technique, skill and inherent connection makes them dangerous.  “I think that’s what makes them stand apart,” Allen said. “They just have so much history. On the court, they know what to expect from each other as far as set locations and the tactical stuff. They know where the other one’s going to be. You can tell they are friends and that they are tight, and that they want what’s best for the other person.” Phillips and Mortensen’s sand volleyball journey began with their families. However, even with the duo motivated to outdo their older siblings, the two always keep focused on whatever comes next, which is competing for Williams Field during the next few weeks and preparing to go to Dakar.  During the USA Beach Volleyball Youth Olympic Beach Trials in Hermosa Beach, California, Phillips and Mortensen did not realize the magnitude of what they were playing for.  “I don’t think we knew what we got ourselves into at first,” Phillips said. “Going into the tournament, we were like, ‘Okay, we just gotta win this tournament. Okay, we get something, like a bid for something if we win.’ But I didn’t realize it was actually the Junior Olympics until after, when my mom told me. So I didn’t know I was getting myself into it.” As the top pair for the United States, the duo had a lot riding on the tournament, and ended up facing off against the No. 2 pair in the finals. Phillips recalled the relief of finally winning and learning that he and his friend were going to be representing the United States in Dakar.  “We knew it all came down to this one tournament, and in that last game, we were playing a really good team,” Mortensen said. “When we eventually won, it was just surreal, and we just didn’t know. It’s just really cool.” Before the two head to Dakar, they have to finish up their high school beach season. At Williams Field, Phillips and Mortensen’s Black Hawks are off to a 8-0 start as a team, ranked No. 1 in the state. As a pair, Phillips and Mortensen are currently unbeaten at the No. 1 spot.  Alo also noted that their success on the big stage has helped put a spotlight on sand volleyball in Arizona, a state that has not been traditionally associated with beach volleyball success.  “They’re doing such a great job here locally, so many kids know them,” Alo said. “Everybody likes watching them. Everyone hears about them. Everyone reads up about them. Just as much as I love watching them play, I think they’re a really cool beacon of progress in beach volleyball here in Arizona.” When they arrive at the Youth Olympic Games, Phillips and Mortensen will jump right into the tournament, as beach volleyball begins on the opening day. The beach volleyball portion of the Games begins with round-robin pool play, with Phillips and Mortensen in Pool E along with representatives from Venezuela, Brazil and Guatemala.  After pool play concludes, the top two teams from each of the six pools advance to the Round of 16, with the two best third place teams also advancing. The four remaining third place teams must play an additional qualification match, with the two winners rounding out the 16 teams. After that, the tournament moves to the knockout stage, with the round of 16 on Nov. 2, quarterfinals and semifinals on Nov. 3, and the medal matches on Nov. 4.  When they finally begin competing, Phillips and Mortensen will carry with them the support of their families, friends, teammates and coaches. They will do it together, supporting each other every step of the way.  “I think one of the things that makes them so strong is just how connected they are,” Allen said. “They always have each other’s back, and just like on court, you can see them never blaming their partner, but always trying to do something better.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcc8b75342cf4db9053e2 Man posing as NFL player accused of conning women out of $1.3M te 2026-10-14T18:40:11.563Z Man posing as NFL player accused of conning women out of $1.3M A man claiming to play for the San Francisco 49ers matches with you on a dating app. His Instagram has 85,000 followers and a blue checkmark. There are videos showing what appears to be his football lifestyle. He drives luxury cars and seems to have plenty of money. So, would you believe him? Domonique DuBose had her doubts. When she joined me on The CyberGuy Report podcast, she explained how she became suspicious of a man who allegedly used a fake NFL identity to pursue women and promote fraudulent investments. Federal prosecutors say Daejon Labrayae Love and an alleged accomplice received approximately $1.3 million from at least 26 women. Love pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a felony charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and a public defender representing him did not reply to a request for comment. Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo ordered love detained as a flight risk. DuBose recognized warning signs and avoided losing any money herself. "Basically, I caught on right away," DuBose told me. What she uncovered raises serious questions about how easily someone can fake an identity online and how you can spot the warning signs before it's too late. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better health care. Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com ‘TINDER SWINDLER’ ROMANCE FRAUDSTER PROMISES ‘SAFE’ DATING APP – USING INTEL FROM CON MAN PLAYBOOK According to DuBose, Love's Instagram account looked like something you might expect from a professional athlete. His posts showed him wearing San Francisco 49ers clothing and enjoying an expensive lifestyle. There were also videos from football-related locations, including footage that appeared connected to the Super Bowl in New Orleans. "It looked valid. I mean, he had 85,000 followers. He had a blue check," DuBose recalled. She even contacted a friend who had played for the 49ers. Surprisingly, she says that friend initially supported Love's story. Still, she continued investigating. "I looked at everything from the NFL roster for the Niners to IR to practice squad," she explained. She also searched his college football history, looking for evidence that he had actually played at the professional level. Another detail bothered her. Nearly every photo seemed to feature 49ers clothing. To DuBose, who knew professional football players, that constant display of team merchandise seemed unusual. Federal investigators later confirmed with representatives of the NFL and the 49ers that Love had never been employed by either organization. That's what makes this case so troubling. A convincing social media profile can make someone seem credible long before anyone checks the facts behind it. DuBose said she met Love on Hinge. His profile described him as an NFL receiver, but their first interactions made her uncomfortable. "It was really fast how he wanted to get my number," she told me. Instead of sharing her personal number, she took a precaution that limited how much information he could access. "I gave him my work cell phone number instead of my own phone number, and he started texting me." Then came an unusual flood of attention. Love sent several videos and voice recordings almost immediately. One recording played during our podcast interview included this opening: "So what's up, beautiful? I had to shoot my shot with you." The messages also included extravagant claims about his wealth and how much he wanted to spend time with her. For DuBose, the pace of the attention felt strange. "And it was just so fast. It was so rapid," she recalled. Some of his other claims raised even more questions. DuBose said he talked about coming from a wealthy Swiss family and having ownership interests involving Gucci stores. She struggled to reconcile those stories with his supposed NFL career. Rather than accepting the explanation, she kept checking. Love's supposed football career was only one part of the alleged operation. During our podcast conversation, I asked DuBose about his different identities. She explained that he appeared to have more than two, with different names and professional backgrounds depending on whom he approached. According to federal investigators, Love used several names, including Jon Love, Daejon Love, Avril Lyto Love and Jordan Love. His professional identity also changed depending on the person he approached. "He was a real estate investor. He was a day trader," DuBose explained. Prosecutors say Love used those claims to convince women that he had access to lucrative investment opportunities. His alleged accomplice, Taylor Jamie Chan, posed as a financial advisor who helped manage Love's fortune, court records allege. Together, they allegedly used fake bank and investment accounts showing enormous balances. They also staged FaceTime calls displaying fabricated investment gains. Some women even took out personal loans after Love promised they would quickly be repaid, the affidavit says. READ THE AFFIDAVIT – APP USERS, CLICK HERE: DuBose told me that some women appeared to receive early investment returns, which encouraged them to invest more. However, federal investigators say none of the victims they interviewed reported receiving actual returns after sending money. When women ran out of money or started asking too many questions, prosecutors allege Love cut off contact. The federal investigation has grown since the arrests. On Sept. 18, the FBI reported that 35 additional women had come forward claiming they were defrauded. Investigators were still working to verify those allegations. If confirmed, the number of identified victims would rise from 26 to 61. For DuBose, the emotional damage described by women who say they encountered Love has been particularly painful. She told me that some women described relationships lasting years. Others said they became deeply involved with someone whose identity they never fully understood. "There's some that dated him for 11, 12, 13 years off and on," she said. Those longer timelines reflect what women reportedly told DuBose. They extend beyond the February 2022 start date of the alleged financial scheme documented by federal investigators. "It breaks my heart," she told me during our interview. She was especially disturbed by the emotional vulnerability that someone could exploit when a person believes a relationship is genuine. "And using that to your advantage is just sick." DuBose also told me that she would like to confront Love about his alleged actions. After hearing so many stories, there's one answer she still wants. "I want to know why." The FBI has encouraged potential victims to come forward, even if they feel embarrassed about what happened. Investigators say reports from additional people may help them understand the full scope of the alleged scheme. One of the biggest questions raised by this case involves the platforms where these relationships begin. A blue checkmark and a large online following can make an account appear trustworthy. However, verification features vary by platform, and confirming an account holder's identity does not establish that their claimed career or wealth is genuine. DuBose expressed frustration about how easily someone can construct a false life on dating apps. "As far as the dating apps go, you can be whoever you want on those dating apps. And that's the scary part." She acknowledged that some platforms offer identity checks. However, she questioned whether those checks could ever guarantee that someone was telling the truth about their background. That's a concern worth considering. A person can use their real name and still make false claims about their job. They can also provide authentic photographs while exaggerating their wealth. For anyone meeting a stranger online, independent verification remains an important safeguard. LUTHER DAVIS ALLEGEDLY WORE DISGUISES TO POSE AS NFL PLAYERS IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LOAN FRAUD SCHEME You can still meet people online while taking precautions against fraud. These steps can help you identify suspicious behavior before a relationship becomes financially risky. If someone says they play professional sports or hold a prestigious position, check official organizational records. Don't rely on social media search results alone. For example, NFL teams publish player rosters that you can check against someone's claims. Excessive attention early in a conversation may be an attempt to establish trust before introducing a financial request. Pay attention if someone immediately wants to move off the dating app or begins discussing a serious relationship before you've had time to get acquainted. Communicate through the dating app until you feel comfortable. A separate phone number can help limit exposure, although it won't eliminate every risk. Avoid sharing your home address or workplace details with someone you have only recently met online. Look for inconsistent names or multiple profiles using the same images. A reverse image search may reveal whether someone has copied photographs from another person's account. Our CyberGuy article explains how to avoid dating app scammers. Be especially skeptical of guaranteed returns or requests to take out personal loans. Independently check any financial opportunity before considering it. Someone who genuinely cares about you should respect your decision to keep your finances separate. Conflicting information about someone's background deserves a closer look. Give yourself time to verify details without pressure. If the person becomes defensive or tries to discourage you from checking their claims, consider that another warning sign. DuBose continues taking precautions when meeting new people. She told me that she checks phone numbers and tries to establish whether someone is using a legitimate identity. "If you text me the moment you text me, I'm reverse checking your number. I'm making sure your name is valid." A reverse lookup can provide useful clues, although scammers may use spoofed numbers or accounts registered under other people's names. A SCAMMER HAS YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS. WHAT CAN THEY ACTUALLY DO? If you suspect someone has deceived you through a dating app, act quickly. Your chances of recovering money may depend on how you paid and how soon you report the transaction. Explain what happened and ask whether it can reverse or recall the payment. If you sent money through a wire transfer or payment app, contact that service's fraud department as soon as possible. Speed can be important when attempting to recover funds. Save screenshots of messages and dating profiles. Keep financial transaction records that could help investigators. Don't delete conversations before documenting them, even if the experience is upsetting. File a complaint through IC3.gov and provide as much information as possible. Include the person's usernames, phone numbers and payment details. You can also report suspected fraud to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Report the suspicious account so the platform can investigate and take appropriate action. Include any evidence showing that the person misrepresented their identity or requested money. Criminals sometimes contact fraud victims again, claiming they can retrieve stolen money in exchange for an upfront payment. Be skeptical of anyone promising guaranteed recovery, especially if they request additional payments or sensitive financial information. If you have information involving Daejon Love or Taylor Chan specifically, the FBI requests tips through tips.fbi.gov or 1-800-CALL-FBI. What stayed with me after speaking with Domonique DuBose on The CyberGuy Report podcast was how convincing this alleged deception became. We're talking about someone who reportedly built an entire lifestyle around a career he never had. He used the credibility of a major NFL team and social media to get people to believe him. Some allegedly trusted him with significant amounts of money. During our conversation, I raised a question that I think deserves a serious answer. These social media companies can collect an extraordinary amount of information about us. As I put it on the podcast, "these social media companies know what toothbrush we're using and when we're going to buy a loaf of bread." So why does it remain so difficult to identify someone who builds a false professional identity and uses it to target people? I also admire how thoroughly DuBose investigated the situation. Even when someone she knew appeared to validate the story, she continued asking questions. Her experience is a reminder that you should never feel pressured to trust someone simply because their online life looks convincing. If a dating app verifies someone's identity but that person turns out to be lying about who they are, should the platform share responsibility for the damage? Or do you believe people should be entirely responsible for protecting themselves? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfcc8875342cf4db9053d9 Hochul deflects when pressed on ties to 'anti-Christian' Mamdani in fiery debate moment: 'Shame on you' te 2026-10-14T18:40:08.866Z Hochul deflects when pressed on ties to 'anti-Christian' Mamdani in fiery debate moment: 'Shame on you' New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul declined to directly defend socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during Tuesday night's gubernatorial debate after her Republican challenger accused him of being antisemitic, anti-Christian and un-American. "With all the issues that face New York City, the first thing he did was sign an executive order to water down the definition of antisemitism, shame on you, mayor," Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said on the debate stage before pointing his attention at Hochul over her endorsement of the socialist New York City mayor. "You are campaigning around the state with a guy who doesn't believe in American values," Blakeman said. "He talks about collectivism. That means you take personal property rights away. You take other people's property rights. This is a guy that's anti-Christian, couldn't find an hour out of his day to attend the installation of a new archbishop here in New York City, the biggest religion in the city of New York. Look, if you want to campaign with him, that's fine. But I will tell you right now, I think Zohran Mamdani is an antisemite. I believe he's anti-Christian. And I don't think he has American values." Hochul responded by turning to the moderator and deciding to answer a previous question about comments, reported by the New York Times, Blakeman made in a "secret meeting" related to whether the NYPD under Mamdani would respond if far-left protesters were causing violence against the Jewish community. Blakeman disputed her characterization of that meeting before complimenting Mamdani for selecting and keeping Jessica Tisch as NYPD commissioner. "Let's move on," the moderator then said. SCHUMER, JEFFRIES DODGE MAMDANI CONTROVERSY AS FELLOW NEW YORK DEM UNLOADS "Antisemitism is on the rise, and it's occurred under your watch, and Zohran Mamdani is fueling it," Blakeman added before the conversation moved to another topic. Republicans quickly highlighted the exchange on social media. HOCHUL'S OFFICE MOCKS KATIE ZACHARIA WITH AARON RODGERS INJURY POST DESPITE GOVERNOR'S PRESS SECRETARY SCANDAL "Zohran Mamdani is an antisemite, he’s anti-Christian, and he’s anti-American. And Kathy Hochul is campaigning with him," Kristin Cianci, Northeast Comms Director for the Republican National Committee (RNC) posted on X. "What an utter disgrace. New York deserves better." "Zohran Mamdani is an antisemite, anti-Christian and anti-American," the New York Republican Party posted on X. "And he's Kathy Hochul's best friend. " Hochul was asked about the exchange and why she "didn't defend the mayor" by a reporter on Wednesday morning during a press conference on the state's investment into the first-ever community center in Jackson Heights. "I’m not going to take the bait from someone who’s throwing out such insane arguments," Hochul said. "He had a litany of things that were either false or so absurd that I’m not going to dignify them with a response from me, the governor. So, everyone knows I reject that, his description of the mayor. The mayor and I are great partners, we’re working hard together. And I’m not gonna give him the dignity of responding to those kind of crazy comments. And that’s pretty consistent how I’ve been." The two New York politicians clashed on a variety of issues on Tuesday night, including President Donald Trump, a recent ICE-involved shooting, energy prices, and inflation. Democrats outnumber Republicans by a roughly two-to-one margin in blue-leaning New York state, but polling in September indicated that Blakeman has cut his deficit against Hochul to single digits. Hochul, who is running for a second full four-year term steering the nation's fourth most populous state, stood at 50% support among likely voters in New York, with Blakeman at 41%, according to a Siena College poll conducted Sept. 11-17. By a 50%-30% margin, voters said Mamdani's support for Hochul is a plus for the governor's bid for re-election. Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfca3b75342cf4db90536b Kamala Harris calls to expand Supreme Court, add states if Dems take Congress te 2026-10-14T18:30:19.015Z Kamala Harris calls to expand Supreme Court, add states if Dems take Congress Former Vice President Kamala Harris called for institutional changes to the Supreme Court as well as the Electoral College during an interview on Tuesday, calling for more justices on the highest court in the nation. "The work that we can do about winning back the House and the Senate is going to be on a number of things. For example, I believe that we need to expand the Supreme Court. We need more justices on the Supreme Court so that we can have a court that actually reinforces the spirit and principles behind the Constitution of the United States," Harris told podcast host Keke Palmer on her "Baby, This is Keke Palmer" podcast. "I believe that we should be pushing for what is possible around changing the Electoral College. Right?"  "It's about, the popular vote has to matter, right? You know, all the things that make people feel like, overwhelmed, and does their vote matter? We have, you know, listen, if the folks there want it, we should be pushing for statehood for Puerto Rico and D.C., right? These are some of the things that are structural that we need to do, but we need to re-establish affordable child care," Harris added. KAMALA HARRIS FACES DEMOCRATIC DOUBTS OVER 2028 AS ALLIES PUSH BACK ON CLAIMS SHE’S SQUANDERED HER CHANCE Harris lost both the Electoral College and the popular vote to President Donald Trump in 2024. She told Palmer she still remains undecided about a 2028 presidential run. Y. David Scharf, chairman of Morrison Cohen LLP and head of its Government Strategies & Controversies practice, told Fox News Digital that Harris' proposed changes could set a "dangerous precedent." "Kamala Harris says she wants to defend democracy, but her solution is to rewrite its rules when Democrats don't like the results. That's a dangerous precedent," he said. "Nine justices have been the number since 1869. FDR tried to pack the Supreme Court, and even his own party pushed back. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg herself warned that expanding the Court would make it look partisan." GAVIN NEWSOM EXPRESSES 'OPENNESS' TO PACKING SCOTUS, CALLS ELECTORAL COLLEGE SYSTEM 'PERVERTED' He continued, "The Electoral College is written into the Constitution. Eliminating it requires a constitutional amendment, not a Democratic majority in Congress. You don't get to change the referee because you don't like the calls. Harris may think this is a winning message for the Democratic base, but it's a much tougher sell to the independent and swing voters her party needs." The former VP also spoke about the midterm elections during the interview. "On the first Tuesday in November, the midterms are going to happen," she began. "And our ability to put people in Congress who will say no, when they do things like cut $1 trillion out of Medicaid will be powerful and affect people right away.  "Our ability to put people in Congress who will say enough of the corruption, enough of ending the funding for research on issues like fibroids, which they have done under the guise of attacking DEI, can be stopped. There are things that are not only about what will be helpful, but also stopping what is harmful, that we can do right away with these midterm elections." Her comments come days after her 2024 vice presidential running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, warned of a reckoning among Democrats if the party fails to deliver on promises, should they take back Congress and potentially the presidency in 2028. Harris was called out by Democratic advisors on Tuesday for failing to reinvent herself politically as she weighs another White House run, Politico reported. The report, based on interviews with nearly 20 California-based Democratic donors and strategists, highlighted growing skepticism among some party insiders about Harris' political future and whether she has done enough to distinguish herself from her unsuccessful 2024 campaign. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Longtime Democratic strategist Doug Herman, a veteran of former President Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 campaigns, told Politico that Harris "totally blew it. … She hasn’t gotten into the mix." Former Gov. Jim Hodges of South Carolina, the leadoff state in the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential nominating calendar, told the outlet, "I don’t see anything different myself. It seems like more of the same to me." Veteran Democratic strategist Maria Cardona, an outside advisor to Harris, pushed back against the criticism highlighted in a new Politico report, and called the story "infuriating" in a previous statement to Fox News Digital. "How can you state that she hasn’t done anything new or groundbreaking or talked about new initiatives or policies and then lay out exactly those policies — like proposing an expanded Supreme Court, lowering the voting age to 16, making D.C. and Puerto Rico states. Those are pretty groundbreaking policies!" Cardona told Fox News Digital, as she pointed to some of Harris' moves since the end of former President Joe Biden's administration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfca3775342cf4db905362 Vance takes aim at soft-on-crime Dems as GOP faces uphill midterm battle: ‘lost their minds’ te 2026-10-14T18:30:15.945Z Vance takes aim at soft-on-crime Dems as GOP faces uphill midterm battle: ‘lost their minds’ EXCLUSIVE: TYLER, Texas — Faced with an uphill battle in November's midterms as costs soar for Americans, Vice President JD Vance is making a pitch that the alternative is not better — and argues that Democrats would only make existing problems like street crime worse. "It sort of drives home how the Democrats have kind of lost their minds," Vance told Fox News Digital on Tuesday when asked about a recent rash of Somali gang violence in Minnesota. "And if you elect Democrats, you're fundamentally electing people who will invite criminals into your state, into your communities and make your communities less safe," he added in discussing the upcoming duel for control of Congress. In typically-blue Minnesota, Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is vying for a seat in the U.S. Senate, but facing a tough challenge from Republican Michele Tafoya. 100-SHOT SOMALI GANG GUN BATTLE ROCKS MINNESOTA AS SHERIFF WARNS 'WE'RE IN TROUBLE' "If you elect Republicans, you may not agree with us on everything, but we agree on some basic principles," Vance continued. "Like, for example, everybody should be safe, everybody should be secure in their communities — and we don't want let violent criminals come into our country." "So, I do think that contrast is driven a little bit more starkly given what's happening in Minnesota." Fox News Digital spoke with the vice president after a campaign rally in the town of Tyler, Texas, about 100 miles east of Dallas, on Tuesday. There, Vance rallied for Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton who is also in a tight U.S. Senate race with Democrat state Rep. James Talarico. FOX NEWS POLL: IT’S A LONE STAR SENATE SHOWDOWN BETWEEN TALARICO AND PAXTON The progressive candidate recently returned from a two-week campaign absence, which Vance described as "odd." "How old is he? Thirty-five? Forty?" Vance questioned of Talarico. "You've got to have the energy to do the job, and taking two weeks off the campaign in October — that's the meat of the campaign — I just think it's a very, very bizarre thing." The vice president added that he hopes Talarico's health is okay, but that Texans must weigh whether he has the energy to do the job as a U.S. Senator. TALARICO DISAPPEARANCE HAS DEM VOLUNTEERS WORRYING AND TRUMP ASKING, 'WHAT IS GOING ON?' In that race, Talarico has demanded a debate with Paxton, who has yet to oblige. President Donald Trump said that the two should debate, posting to Truth Social that Paxton is "ready, willing, and able." Vance took a softer stance when asked about a potential debate. "That's ultimately something Ken Paxton and James Talarico are going to decide," Vance told Fox News Digital, adding that Paxton will make a "great senator." "Obviously, those are some those are things the campaigns have to negotiate," he continued. "But, I'll let Ken Paxton and James Talarico make that decision. Ultimately, they each have to make their case to the people of Texas." Nationwide, Republicans are underwater when it comes to the economy and cost of living, along with the war in Iran, according to Fox News polling. REPUBLICANS FACE BRUTAL MIDTERM HEADWINDS. SIX FORCES COULD HELP THEM DEFY HISTORY. Of those polled in September, 61% say gas prices are a major problem, up from 48% two years ago, while 52% say the same for healthcare costs, up from 44%. Majorities also view housing costs (54%, down from 60%) and grocery prices (62%, down from 66%) as major problems ahead of the November election. In a similar poll, 71% of respondents said the Trump administration lacks a concrete strategy for ending the ongoing war in Iran. The two issues are closely related — as gas prices spiked sharply from a national average of $2.98 per gallon at the start of the war earlier this year, to an average of $4.33 per gallon today. "Well, we obviously want gas prices to be as low as they possibly can," Vance said. "And I think voters have to ask themselves, who has affirmatively taken steps to lower gas prices in the face, of course, of the Iranians terrorizing international shipping?" REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS BREAK WITH TRUMP ON DIESEL DEAL WITH RUSSIA Vance accused Democrats of complaining about the problem without offering solutions. "We saw the president's announcement, with Russian diesel being allowed to come into the market," he said. "We have massive refinery capacity that we're announcing that we're going to build upon here. So, we're doing everything that we can, recognizing that building out energy refining capacity takes some time." "I'm very cognizant that a lot of Americans are struggling with high gas prices," he acknowledged. "We're doing as much as we can to address as much of the pain as possible." The 50th vice president stopped short of providing a definitive end date or marker that would signify an end to the war, but said that Iran must commit "not to rebuild [uranium enrichment] capacity and to stay off a pathway of nuclear weapons." "They're going to stay off the pathway that's developing a nuclear weapon, and I think the president's been quite clear about that. I think the entire administration has been quite clear about that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfca3275342cf4db90532d YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms te 2026-10-14T18:30:10.575Z YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms The label will appear on the player page and include songs entirely generated by AI or partially, such as involved in composition and vocals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc80475342cf4db905304 City of Flagstaff announces adoption of 2024 building and fire codes te 2026-10-14T18:20:52.128Z City of Flagstaff announces adoption of 2024 building and fire codes According to the city's release, the adoption updates the city's construction regulations to align with the latest industry standards and includes local amendments that address Flagstaff’s specific conditions and priorities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc80175342cf4db9052fb NAU ROUNDUP: Men's and women's basketball moving to Rolle Activity Center full-time this season te 2026-10-14T18:20:49.473Z NAU ROUNDUP: Men's and women's basketball moving to Rolle Activity Center full-time this season A look at news and results from NAU, including both men's and women's basketball moving to play all its home games at Rolle Activity Center this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc7fe75342cf4db9052f2 Northland Prep volleyball closes comeback for Clark on solo senior night te 2026-10-14T18:20:46.287Z Northland Prep volleyball closes comeback for Clark on solo senior night Northland Prep had one goal in mind Tuesday, win for Alana Begay Clark on her senior night. The Spartans did just that with a thrilling comeback. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc7fb75342cf4db9052e9 Flagstaff Flag football shuts out Lee Williams in region opener to stay undefeated te 2026-10-14T18:20:43.383Z Flagstaff Flag football shuts out Lee Williams in region opener to stay undefeated The Eagles opened regional play with a statement, shutting out previously undefeated Lee Williams in Kingman, 34-0. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc7f775342cf4db9052d8 Trump admin resists government watchdog’s call to automate ICE body cameras te 2026-10-14T18:20:39.341Z Trump admin resists government watchdog’s call to automate ICE body cameras An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's badge and weapon are seen as ICE conducts a vehicle checkpoint on Georgia Avenue on Aug. 30, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance for federal immigration officers’ use of body-worn cameras, according to a Wednesday report from independent federal investigators. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security, however, resisted a recommendation in the report from the Government Accountability Office that ICE change its current policy, in which agents choose when to manually turn on body cameras, as opposed to automatic activation.  In a response to GAO, the department — which oversees both agencies — argued that automatic activation on a body camera presents a risk to ongoing operations, such as recording sensitive interactions with informants or victims or inadvertently filming bystanders.   GAO said that statement was insufficient. “However, DHS’s response did not include information on environments where automated activation could be effective, or other controls that could help ensure compliance with activating cameras when required by policy,” according to GAO.  Multiple shootings The report came after multiple high-profile cases of federal immigration officers shooting and killing people during interactions and enforcement actions, prompting calls for wider body camera use. GAO made seven recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security to update its guidance for body cameras.  The department agreed with six, but disagreed with implementing automated camera activation controls, arguing that ICE’s current policy  is sufficient. CBP does have automatic camera activation, which means the body camera turns on and starts recording when a weapon is drawn or emergency lights are turned on. “Without reliable control activities, ICE risks gaps in documentation and video evidence that can make reviews of incidents more challenging,” according to GAO.  After federal immigration officers killed two U.S. citizens in January during an aggressive deportation drive in Minneapolis, the Trump administration directed body cameras to immigration agents.  In June, there were two back-to-back killings of immigrants in Texas and Maine that prompted border czar Tom Homan to announce that during traffic stops at least one ICE officer will wear a body camera.  Democrats have also pushed for all federal immigration officers to wear body cameras in the wake of the killings and violent interactions from agents that were recorded by bystanders.  Thousands of body cameras distributed GAO investigators found that as of April, ICE issued 4,800 body cameras, splitting them evenly between its deportation wing of Enforcement and Removal Operations and the investigative law enforcement arm of ICE, Homeland Security Investigations.  And in June, CBP issued approximately 11,500 cameras, mostly to Border Patrol.   But GAO found problems in the cameras’ deployment. “Most CBP and ICE offices have not developed specific operational guidance that explains how personnel should use, or not use, cameras under their unique operational circumstances,” according to the report. “The lack of guidance at this operational level increases the risk that CBP and ICE personnel will fail to use the cameras as required under policy.” DHS agreed to the recommendations from GAO that the leaders of ICE and CBP should update their body camera program to include changes in requirements and costs and plan for any contingencies based on current risk.  The department also agreed that CBP and ICE should implement goals to ensure effectiveness for the body-worn camera program and that both agencies should ensure their sub-agencies are also given proper guidance on the expectations and appropriate uses of the body cameras. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc7f375342cf4db9052b8 Paige Spiranac goes viral on the golf course in a revealing Willy Wonka Halloween costume te 2026-10-14T18:20:35.063Z Paige Spiranac goes viral on the golf course in a revealing Willy Wonka Halloween costume It's that time of year again, if you can believe it. The time of year when Paige Spiranac goes viral, putting her own twist on a Halloween costume. The holiday is right around the corner, and while her 31 days of Halloween extravaganza appears to have been retired, she's still dressing up for the occasion. That's par for the course. Just like her annual contributions to the Fourth of July, she can mix it up and still hit the fairway. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Paige took to the golf course on Tuesday dressed up as Willy Wonka from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Obviously, her version fit her style. And what is a Willy Wonka costume on the golf course if you only have one Oompa Loompa joining you? It would have been a missed opportunity. Paige doesn’t miss on much. That's why she didn’t just have one Oompa Loompa with her. As the character from the movie, she's rolling deep with the group from Loompaland. PAIGE SPIRANAC'S SWING IS SO HOT IT GETS FLAGGED AS SHE HITS THE COURSE IN COUNTRY CLUB APPROVED ATTIRE I'm sure, as she's done in the past, Paige will debut a different costume once Halloween arrives. It's become part of the holiday tradition. No offense to Heidi Klum, I'm a big fan of hers and all, but the big Halloween party costume reveal is a disappointment every year. Paige's reveal, if you want to call it that, is much better. There's no overthinking it or drawn-out production that has to accompany it. Maybe it's just me. I'm big on keeping it simple. In my book, there's no need for the over-the-top costume. I'm not suggesting that no effort goes into it. I'm merely pointing out that the hours of makeup and months of putting a Halloween costume together is nothing but wasted effort. Paige has a decent track record that proves me right. Let me be the first to wish you and yours a Happy Halloween this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc7f075342cf4db9052af Lindsay Clancy mistrial holdout juror speaks out, says he had 'a lot of evidence' for conviction te 2026-10-14T18:20:32.387Z Lindsay Clancy mistrial holdout juror speaks out, says he had 'a lot of evidence' for conviction EXCLUSIVE: The lone holdout juror who wanted to convict Massachusetts mom Lindsay Clancy of murder in the strangling death of her three young children told Fox News he had "a lot of evidence" in mind when he refused to fall in line with 11 others who wanted to find her not criminally responsible in his first televised interview. "There were moments as we were deliberating," Michael Desronvil told Fox News' Kayleigh McEnany Wednesday. However, he declined to go into specifics as the next steps for Clancy's case remain unclear. Desronvil was the only deliberating juror on the 12-person panel who voted to convict Clancy. Eleven others said she was not criminally responsible for the crime due to mental disease or defect. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR ASKS FOR ONE THING IN NEW VIDEO AFTER MISTRIAL DRAMA He has previously said that he wants the public to focus not on him but on Clancy's children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months — each of whom she strangled with exercise bands. In a series of interviews after the mistrial on Sept. 4, other jurors accused Desronvil of wanting to find Clancy guilty despite harboring his own reasonable doubts about the prosecution’s case. LINDSAY CLANCY JUROR ADMITTED 'REASONABLE DOUBT' BUT STILL REFUSED INSANITY VERDICT, FOREPERSON SAYS He has denied those claims and said so again Wednesday. ATTORNEY FOR LONE HOLDOUT JUROR IN LINDSAY CLANCY MISTRIAL PUSHES BACK ON CLAIMS OF REFUSING THE LAW "I had a lot of evidence to back up my claim," he said. "But because out of respect of the other jurors in the court system, I will put that to sleep for now until, you know, they go through the process." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Clancy's defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, has called for an inquiry into the holdout juror, whom he has labeled an "obstructionist." SEND US A TIP He has asked Judge William Sullivan to preserve juror records from all 12 panelists and six alternates, including their questionnaires, courthouse hallway surveillance video taken outside the deliberation room and sign-in sheets for the jurors' cellphones. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS LINDSAY CLANCY DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO DISMISS UNDER DOUBLE JEOPARDY GROUNDS, WITH FOCUS ON HOLDOUT JUROR He's also seeking the holdout's juror questionnaire and any supplemental filings, probation records and "Juror Doe's record from the statewide domestic violence registry." He is asking the judge to require prosecutors to divulge whether it has had any contact with the holdout as a defendant, complainant or subject going back to January 2021. And he asked for Desronvil's phone records between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on each deliberation day. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR TAPS FORMER TRUMP LAWYER TO FIGHT BACK AS HE’S ‘DRAGGED THROUGH THE MUD’: ATTORNEY A hearing on his motion seeking an inquiry has been postponed after Desronvil retained a Massachusetts attorney. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Clancy's trial was declared a mistrial on Sept. 4 after the deadlock. Prosecutors argued that she acted deliberately and understood that strangling her children one by one with exercise bands was wrong. Her defense countered that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, repeatedly sought help to no avail and was not criminally responsible. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc7ec75342cf4db90527e Condition Affecting Millions of Women Studied for Possible Dementia Link te 2026-10-14T18:20:28.526Z Condition Affecting Millions of Women Studied for Possible Dementia Link A condition affecting millions of U.S. women has been linked to a higher Alzheimer's risk. A new review explores why. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc7e875342cf4db905275 Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Reveals Positive Week 6 Update te 2026-10-14T18:20:24.362Z Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Reveals Positive Week 6 Update New England Patriots superstar cornerback Christian Gonzalez provided a positive injury update on himself Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc7e475342cf4db90526c Patriots Make Big AJ Brown Injury Decision Before Week 6 vs Jets te 2026-10-14T18:20:20.204Z Patriots Make Big AJ Brown Injury Decision Before Week 6 vs Jets The New England Patriots designated wideout A.J. Brown to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc7df75342cf4db905263 Broncos Star Talanoa Hufanga Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks te 2026-10-14T18:20:15.754Z Broncos Star Talanoa Hufanga Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks Talanoa Hufanga's ankle injury is expected to sideline the Broncos safety for multiple weeks, a massive blow to Denver's defense. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc7db75342cf4db90525a John Wall Makes Major Return to Washington Wizards in New Role te 2026-10-14T18:20:11.200Z John Wall Makes Major Return to Washington Wizards in New Role Wizards legend John Wall is reportedly expanding his broadcasting role with Monumental Sports Network for the new NBA season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc5e975342cf4db90520f Selma Blair's on-off boyfriend asks fans to 'pray' for actress after Delta flight incident, assault charges te 2026-10-14T18:11:53.754Z Selma Blair's on-off boyfriend asks fans to 'pray' for actress after Delta flight incident, assault charges Selma Blair's on-again, off-again boyfriend pleaded for compassion after the actress' arrest and subsequent assault charges following an alleged mid-air incident aboard a Delta flight to New York. Andy Kiernan asked social media followers to "pray for Selma," in an Instagram story shared Monday. "She has a good heart," he wrote. "She hasn't yet got the help she needs. Pray that she does." SELMA BLAIR ARRESTED AFTER IN-FLIGHT INCIDENT He added, "She's a human being like the rest of us. Pray for Arthur too." Kiernan was referring to Blair's 15-year-old son, Arthur Saint Bleick, who she co-parents with fashion designer Jason Bleick. SELMA BLAIR ACCUSED OF KICKING NURSE HOURS AFTER JFK PLANE ARREST It's unclear when the pair began dating and if they're currently in a relationship. The actress went public with Kiernan in 2024, according to photos published by the Daily Mail.  Kiernan and Blair's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Blair, 54, was arraigned Monday on two counts of second-degree assault stemming from alleged attacks on a Port Authority police officer and a nurse following her arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport from Los Angeles. Police had responded to a call about a "physically abusive passenger" aboard Delta Flight 938. SELMA BLAIR SAYS ‘NO ONE RETURNED MY CALLS’ AFTER ANTI-ISLAM COMMENT LED TO HOLLYWOOD FALLOUT Judge Indira Khan set bail at $20,000 cash/$60,000 bond/$60,000 partially secured bond. She's expected in court in January 2027. The "Hellboy" actress was taken into custody at JFK and transported to a hospital for evaluation following the in-flight incident. Two flight attendants reported injuries, and one was taken to a hospital, according to officials. Police officer Maria Suarez was helping secure Blair on a stretcher at approximately 11:50 p.m. ET when Blair allegedly "removed her leg from the stretcher straps and kicked Officer Suarez repeatedly about the face, neck and chest," according to an affidavit. Suarez suffered swelling to her jaw and "substantial pain to her face, neck and chest," and was then treated at a Queens-area hospital, according to the filing. Blair is also accused of kicking a nurse in the chest at a Queens hospital. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE During her court appearance in Queens on Monday, Blair’s lawyer claimed the actress missed multiple doses of a "powerful" medication, The New York Post reported. "This was not an intentional assault," the outlet noted that her attorney, Shawn Barnes, said in court. "Ms. Blair missed several doses of … a powerful medication that controls severe neurological symptoms. "Ms. Blair boarded this flight after being on set and working extensive hours and exhaustive hours in the days leading up to this flight." He added, "Additionally, at one point, during the flight, there was an incident where Miss Blair actually fell and hit her head. These factors, coupled with altitude, resulted in a state of severe confusion and disorientation." Law enforcement officials confirmed Blair was also separately served with a summons by the FBI, and is currently facing one charge of assault. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "On Sunday October 11 at approximately 11pm at JFK Airport, PAPD responded to a call about a physically abusive passenger aboard Delta Airlines flight 938 which was parked at the gate after arrival from LAX," New York Port Authority officials confirmed to Fox News Digital. "Suspect was identified as Selma Blair, a 54-year-old woman. She was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "We'd like to have some medical personnel at the gate for a couple of the FA's [flight attendants] involved in the passenger incident," dispatch requested in audio obtained by Fox News Digital. "They just need to get a couple things looked at." Delta confirmed that law enforcement officials responded to an incident upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport, a flight which departed out of Los Angeles earlier in the day. "Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first," the airline said in a statement. Sources told TMZ that Blair allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another in the middle of the flight.  She was traveling with her service dog, which is now in the custody of her attorney, CBS reported. "Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition," a rep confirmed to Fox News Digital at the time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc5de75342cf4db905206 Hollywood star sounds alarm over disappearing jobs as productions flee California te 2026-10-14T18:11:42.814Z Hollywood star sounds alarm over disappearing jobs as productions flee California When Adam Carolla asked actor and comedian Jeff Garlin on his podcast last week whether there was "anything going on in Hollywood anymore," the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star admitted that acting roles had virtually dried up for him. "I haven't worked in almost three years since ‘Curb’ ended," Garlin said, prefacing his remarks with uncertainty about whether he should reveal his circumstances. "…The reason that you and I do this no longer exists. It doesn’t." "We could be doing this thing in Sweden," he added. HOLLYWOOD JOBS FLEE OVERSEAS AS CONGRESS SCRAMBLES TO STOP PRODUCTION EXODUS — WITH TRUMP'S BLESSING With that comment, Garlin was referring to the growing number of productions that have left not only California but the country altogether. Meanwhile, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said last week that a new post-production tax credit, an expanded film and television tax credit, and protections for actors against AI-generated content are expected to help Hollywood. In total, 35 films, 28 of which are independent projects, received production incentives in the latest round of awards under the California Film Commission's expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program. The commission estimates the projects will generate more than $1 billion in direct production spending, create jobs for more than 5,400 cast and crew members, and employ 24,800 background actors. HOLLYWOOD FEELING MORE HOPEFUL AMID A PUSH FOR FILM TAX CREDITS AND PARAMOUNT STAYING PUT, FILMMAKER SAYS Additionally, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers is working on a federal tax credit for film and television productions that could be used alongside state production incentives. Even with the proposed and expanded incentives, conversations with people in Hollywood suggest that uncertainty remains about whether the measures will bring production jobs back. NEWSOM SAYS FILM TAX INCENTIVES ARE BRINGING HOLLYWOOD HOME BUT INDUSTRY EXPERTS WARN IT MAY BE 'TOO LATE' "The number of American productions that are filmed in Ireland tells you all you need to know. All these empty sound stages. It's a shame," Garlin said. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry has lost 49,000 jobs since 2022, following the COVID-19 pandemic and a slowdown in streaming production. TRUMP, SCHIFF FORGE UNLIKELY ALLIANCE AS HOLLYWOOD BLEEDS JOBS TRUMP CALLS HOLLYWOOD A 'TOTAL DISASTER,' PUSHES FEDERAL TAX INCENTIVE FOR FILM AFTER MEETING WITH JON VOIGHT Actor and comedian Bryan Callen told Fox News Digital that he sympathizes with Garlin but wasn't surprised by his admission. "You can’t make your living as just an actor anymore in Los Angeles. If you do a series on, say, Netflix, and it's a 10-episode series, do the math. Take a look at what’s left after taxes and commissions to your manager, your agent, whoever it might be," Callen said, emphasizing the high cost of producing films and television shows in Los Angeles. CHRIS ROCK EXPOSES BRUTAL REALITY OF HOLLYWOOD AFTER DECADES OF FAME "You are living, if you are lucky, a middle-class existence, but probably lower than that when you take into account how expensive everything is in Los Angeles — property and just having to live and buy food and all that stuff," he said. Callen himself has increasingly turned to stand-up comedy and podcasting rather than relying solely on acting. "I was like, I can't put all my eggs in this acting basket," he said, pointing to several factors that have diminished the cultural prominence of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars. "This business has been so atomized. The days of all of us going to one place, whether it's a TV show or a movie, to watch that one person are long gone… And if that's the case, big names are no longer big names. They just aren't." Still, despite what Callen described as the demise of Hollywood’s "monoculture" — an era when major stars alone could draw audiences to television shows and movies — he doesn’t believe Hollywood itself is going away. "Remember this about Los Angeles," Callen said. "First of all, you shot there because the weather was predictable. It wasn't going to rain you out. And number two, the best of the best still lives in Los Angeles." "People think they can move this business to Texas or whatever. No, you can't. At the end of the day, you still have the best sound engineers, the best directors, the best writers, the best special effects people, the best people who score film and all that." While Carolla and Garlin may share Callen’s perspective on Hollywood’s enduring strengths, they still had plenty to lament about the current state of the entertainment business in the Golden State. "I talked to a friend of mine… He's been working as an editor nonstop for 32 years…," Carolla said. "And he goes, ‘I'm retired. There's no work.’" "Everyone is moving out, and it’s affecting — I mean, again, everyone thinks about the actor, the director, but a crew has so many people that work, hairdressers, catering, craft service people, crew members." "I moved here to be in a world where Bob Newhart and Mel Brooks opened the doors, and you followed through," Garlin said. "It used to be, ‘Boy, you’re lucky, even if you’re talented, to break through.’ Now, it’s, ‘You’re lucky if someone even notices you’re in the room.’" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc5d575342cf4db9051d8 Caleb Williams Takes Big Step to Possibly Returning in Week 6 te 2026-10-14T18:11:33.510Z Caleb Williams Takes Big Step to Possibly Returning in Week 6 The Bears quarterback has been out since Week 2 as he recovers from a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc5cc75342cf4db9051cf Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr Expected to Start Week 6 vs Bears Amid Injury te 2026-10-14T18:11:24.980Z Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr Expected to Start Week 6 vs Bears Amid Injury Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski gave a big injury update on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc5c475342cf4db9051c6 Kyle Hamilton Was Apparently Thrilled When Tua Tagovailoa Checked In te 2026-10-14T18:11:16.738Z Kyle Hamilton Was Apparently Thrilled When Tua Tagovailoa Checked In Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton was apparently thrilled when backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa entered the game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc5bd75342cf4db9051bd Map: Ebola Outbreak With Near 50 Percent Death Rate Spreads to New Country te 2026-10-14T18:11:09.701Z Map: Ebola Outbreak With Near 50 Percent Death Rate Spreads to New Country The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing its 17th Ebola outbreak and the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc5b675342cf4db9051b4 Trump Announces Two Major Economic Deals Ahead of Arizona Midterm Rally te 2026-10-14T18:11:02.781Z Trump Announces Two Major Economic Deals Ahead of Arizona Midterm Rally Trump touted billions in new energy and semiconductor investments as he sought to counter frustration over the economy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc5ac75342cf4db9051ab Browns Get Encouraging KC Concepcion Injury Update Ahead of Ravens Clash te 2026-10-14T18:10:52.382Z Browns Get Encouraging KC Concepcion Injury Update Ahead of Ravens Clash The Browns received an optimistic update on rookie receiver KC Concepcion ahead of a division clash with the Ravens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc5a375342cf4db9051a2 Astros Make Decision About Manager Joe Espada's Future With Team te 2026-10-14T18:10:43.437Z Astros Make Decision About Manager Joe Espada's Future With Team The Houston Astros lost in the wild-card series to the White Sox after going 81-81 during the regular season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc59975342cf4db905199 Aaron Rodgers Is Playing Young and JJ Watt Loves it, But Still Jokes te 2026-10-14T18:10:33.667Z Aaron Rodgers Is Playing Young and JJ Watt Loves it, But Still Jokes Take note, children: If you’re over a certain age and need to squat? Don’t. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc59075342cf4db90517d Apate sends AI agents undercover to get scammed so they can gather fraud intelligence te 2026-10-14T18:10:24.582Z Apate sends AI agents undercover to get scammed so they can gather fraud intelligence Most companies use AI agents to ship products faster or speed up workflows. Apate.ai sends them undercover to get scammed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc32d75342cf4db905118 Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shares his retirement plans with a former president te 2026-10-14T18:00:13.857Z Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shares his retirement plans with a former president Just ask President Bill Clinton: Jerry Jones isn’t retiring anytime soon. The Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager celebrated his 84th birthday on Tuesday and said he spoke with the 42nd president of the United States about retiring. "No, I’m not. I was with President Clinton yesterday and the day before on my birthday and we were talking about that and I paraphrased the great Toby Keith, ‘We’re not going to let that old man in,’" Jones said during an appearance on Fox News’ "Fox & Friends." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Jones appointed himself general manager after buying the team in February 1989, and the Cowboys have won three Super Bowls during his tenure. Jones, who gave Steve Doocy a tour of his Texas mansion Wednesday morning, had his three Super Bowl trophies displayed alongside his three championship rings. Also in Jones' library were photographs of him with President Donald Trump and former President George W. Bush. Unfortunately for Jones, getting another photograph with a president seems more likely than adding another Super Bowl trophy to his library, given the way the Cowboys' defense is playing. JERRY JONES HAS NO 'SUCCESSION PLAN' FOR COWBOYS LEADERSHIP: 'JUST WON'T BE HERE TO TOSS MY TWO CENTS IN' While the defense has undergone significant changes, Jones expected better results by now. "Well, let’s say this, we changed everything on the defense. Not until literally I bought (the) team have we had more changes. We’ve changed out the personnel dramatically, we’ve changed out the coaching staff totally, we’ve changed out the schemes involved. That first year we won one game. We’re evolving, but it’s probably a little more time needed than I had anticipate when we made these changes this year," Jones said. Last season, the Cowboys gave up the most points per game in the NFL with 30.1. They acquired defensive tackle Quinnen Williams last year at the trade deadline, acquired edge rusher Rashan Gary and linebacker Dee Winters in separate trades. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Jones remade the secondary by drafting safety Caleb Downs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft while also signing safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year, $33 million contract and cornerback Cobie Durant to a one-year, $5.5 million deal. He fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and hired 34-year-old Christian Parker to replace him. Despite the wholesale changes, the Cowboys rank 27th in the NFL in scoring defense, allowing 27.2 points per game. The Cowboys are 2-3 despite ranking seventh in the NFL in scoring, averaging 27.6 points per game this season. Jones' Cowboys will look to get back to .500 when they play the Green Bay Packers (3-2) on Sunday night at 8:20 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc32975342cf4db9050e3 Steelers React to RB Jaylen Warren's Notable NFL Accomplishment te 2026-10-14T18:00:09.049Z Steelers React to RB Jaylen Warren's Notable NFL Accomplishment The NFL recognized Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren as the AFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc32475342cf4db9050c5 Tucson voters weigh 25-year TEP franchise in Prop. 421 te 2026-10-14T18:00:04.734Z Tucson voters weigh 25-year TEP franchise in Prop. 421 Tucson voters will decide this fall whether to renew Tucson Electric Power’s franchise agreement for another 25 years and accept at least $2 million a year from the utility for shade, trees and energy help for low-income households. Proposition 421 bundles the two deals into one vote. Supporters say it keeps power reliable without raising rates, while opponents say it locks the city into a corporate utility for a generation. The Tucson City Council voted unanimously on April 7 to send Proposition 421 to voters after revising several earlier drafts. The current franchise agreement expires in April 2027. The renewal would keep the existing 2.25% franchise fee customers pay on their bills, which funds undergrounding power lines, low-income assistance and renewable energy incentives. It also gives Tucson Electric Power, known as TEP, vehicles access to Tucson’s rights-of-way so crews can work on the grid and respond to outages on city streets. The energy collaboration agreement is new and would be the first of its kind in Arizona. TEP’s payments, starting at $2 million a year and rising 2% annually, would pay for tree planting, shade, heat-resilient infrastructure and energy-efficiency programs for low-income households. The city expects to receive about $64 million over the 25-year agreement. TEP says that Proposition 421 will not increase energy rates for customers and would allow it to continue making upgrades to its infrastructure. Ending the agreement, TEP says, would require the city to approve each project individually, slowing down its ability to respond. “TEP is backing Proposition 421 because it supports reliable electric service and does not increase customer bills,” TEP spokesman Joe Barrios told Tucson Spotlight. “The franchise agreement helps TEP safely and efficiently use city streets, alleys and rights-of-way to maintain our equipment, resolve outages, and serve customers within city limits. Its common-sense terms help TEP and the City coordinate this work efficiently.” The information guide mailed to voters included 70 arguments in favor of Proposition 421 and two against. Of the 70 arguments in support, 59 were funded by TEP’s political action committee, TEP for Tucson. These arguments were submitted by TEP employees, various Tucson-area residents, business leaders and some elected officials. We're a nationally recognized newsroom, but we're still a nonprofit that runs on community support. Help us keep telling Tucson's stories. The city charges a $240 filing fee for each argument included in the voter guide, meaning TEP for Tucson paid $14,160 to submit its 59 arguments. Pima County charges $25 per argument for its own ballot measures. Interest groups such as the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection paid for some of the remaining 11 “for” arguments, and elected officials paid for their own. Tucson Mayor Regina Romero expressed her support for Proposition 421, calling it a unique opportunity for the city to invest in neighborhoods while also preparing for future heat increases. “In Tucson, reliable energy is more than a convenience, it is essential to protecting public health, supporting local businesses, and helping the community remain resilient during an emergency,” Romero said in her letter. “Proposition 421 shows what Tucson can achieve when residents, government, businesses, and community partners work together on practical solutions. It’s an investment in our people.” Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen also submitted a letter in support of Proposition 421, pointing to benefits for low-income families and carbon footprint reduction. “If Proposition 421 passes, the Energy Collaboration Agreement will go into effect as well,” Allen said in her letter. “What this means for voters is that money to fund Tucson’s climate priorities will come directly from TEP’s corporate resources, not ratepayers.” Proposition 421 has also drawn opposition from various community groups. Public Power for Tucson has organized against it under the argument that it would block off their preferred option of a public power utility, which they say would be more reliable and less expensive. They also called this a “referendum on how TEP conducts business here.” “The annual $2M for Tucson is insignificant for Fortis, especially with the $2.2M increase Tucsonans will pay for TEP’s requested rate hike,” two Public Power for Tucson organizers wrote in their opposition letter. “If we stick with TEP for 25 more years, Tucson will become unlivable. We won’t be able to afford electricity to avoid the summer heat. There will be no water because data centers and TEP’s fracked gas plants will suck our desert dry. Temperatures will continue to rise, and there will be more wildfires and more intense, yet drier monsoon storms.” The Party for Socialism and Liberation also submitted an argument against Proposition 421, accusing TEP and its Canadian-based parent company Fortis Inc. of “monopoly” and saying that the $2 million payment would simply purchase them more influence over the city government. “A ‘YES’ vote surrenders leverage for a generation, handing TEP the power to shape infrastructure, serve environmentally destructive data centers, influence regulators and local politicians, and pass costs onto ratepaying residents. A ‘YES’ vote holds Tucsonans captive to a monopoly obligated to its shareholders, not the public,” party members said in their letter. 💡 The general election is November 3. Pima County voters can register, check their registration or request a mail ballot at recorder.pima.gov. Ian Stash is University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at ianjgs16@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/6acfc0cf75342cf4db905083 BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Get $1500 in Bonuses for Game 3 of the Dodgers-Brewers Series te 2026-10-14T17:50:07.458Z BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Get $1500 in Bonuses for Game 3 of the Dodgers-Brewers Series The lines are chalked, the grass is cut and the dirt has been raked. Game 3 is taking place tonight in Los Angeles. BetMGM wants to get you involved with $1,500 in bonus bets if your first wager loses. New users can use promo code FOXNEWS to place a wager on Game 3, and if the bet loses, your wager will be refunded in bonus bets up to $1,500.  The Brewers had all the success in the first two games. The Dodgers took the lead in both of the first two games, but they squandered it both times. Milwaukee found a way to get runs in both games — the first game by a homer and manufacturing the second. In Game 2, they played mostly small ball, but did get the occasional homer.  In hopes of taking a three-game lead, the Brewers are sending out Robert Gasser to the hill. This will be Gasser’s second game of the postseason. In his first outing, he went four innings and allowed three hits, including a solo homer. He only threw 56 pitches and hasn't pitched in a full week. Gasser has faced the Dodgers a couple of times this season, and he didn’t pitch poorly, but Los Angeles won both of his games. In May, Gasser threw 4.1 innings, allowed four hits, four earned runs, four walks and four strikeouts. In August, he faced the Dodgers in LA and went 6.1 innings, allowing three earned runs on eight hits, one walk and seven strikeouts. He has allowed three homers to Dodgers hitters.  Los Angeles is still undecided about who will take the ball for them. They have plenty of options, and they’ve landed on a former Cy Young winner to take the ball for them in this one. Blake Snell is looking to lead them to their first win of the series.  It was a good start for Snell in the National League Division Series, but the Dodgers did lose the game. He went 3.2 innings and allowed three hits and one earned run. He also allowed five walks while striking out five. Command isn’t usually an issue for Snell, but he can’t afford to give the Brewers free bases if he wants to give the Dodgers a chance today. Snell didn’t face the Brewers this season, but they are 11-for-64 against him in his career.  Can Gasser give the team a great start, or will Glasnow be the Ace he is capable of being? Bet tonight on BetMGM using promo code FOXNEWS, and if your first wager loses, you’ll receive a bet refund in the form of bonus bets up to $1,500.  When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at 8:00 ET Where: Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles, California TV/Streaming: FS1 Odds subject to change   Regular season stats Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfc0ce75342cf4db90507a Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: $500 in No Sweat Bets Available for Game 3 of the NLCS, Dodgers-Brewers te 2026-10-14T17:50:06.013Z Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: $500 in No Sweat Bets Available for Game 3 of the NLCS, Dodgers-Brewers Wednesday brings us a key matchup in the NLCS as the Dodgers host the Brewers for Game 3. Hard Rock Bet is offering new users an offer of wagering $5 to unlock $500 in No Sweat Bets. Place a $5+ wager of -500 or longer and earn a $50 bonus wager each day for the next ten days.  History suggests this series could already be over. Teams that lose the first two games of a best-of-seven series rarely come back, though it has happened before. History is on Milwaukee’s side. Teams that take a 2-0 lead in a best-of-seven postseason series have gone on to win roughly 84% of the time. Six teams have overcome a 2-0 deficit in League Championship Series history, and the Dodgers are looking to become the seventh. Three of those comebacks have come since 2020, including Los Angeles' rally over the Braves in the 2020 NLCS. Here are the teams that have overcome 2-0 deficits in a League Championship Series: We also just saw the Guardians win the ALDS after dropping the first two games. Can the Dodgers add to the small list of NLCS winners? 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The Brewers have a commanding lead over the Dodgers in this one, winning both of the first two games, but if the home team continues to win, the Dodgers could head back to Milwaukee up 3-2 on their opponent. What will happen tonight as Los Angeles looks to make this a series against pesky Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Brewers are putting on a clinic right now. There are a few things that are very impressive about the Brewers in this series. The first thing that I like is that they are winning in a multitude of ways. Game 1 saw them hit a game-tying homer, then they drew a walk, bunted their runner to second, and then hit a single to take the lead. Game 2 was a lot of station-to-station baseball, but they did get a major home run from William Contreras at a key moment. Another impressive thing about Milwaukee has been their ability to come back. The Dodgers have scored first in both games, but the Brewers haven't rolled over and died. As impressive as their offense has been, their pitching staff has been even better. Their starters have been reliable, but their bullpen has been even better. Tonight, they send out Robert Gasser to the mound. Gasser has made one start in the postseason; he went four innings and allowed three hits and one walk. He allowed a solo homer, and the Brewers won the game 3-1 over the Padres. This could be a good game for the Dodgers as they faced Gasser twice this season and won both games. They are also hitting .312 against him. The Los Angeles Dodgers need a win. Teams that go down 0-2 in a best-of-seven series have about a 15% chance to win the series. There have only been six teams to ever do it, but three of them have done so in the past six seasons. The Dodgers aren't playing bad baseball. In Game 1, they might've been the better offense, but they couldn't get the hit when they needed it. Game 2 was mostly the fault of their bullpen. However, it isn't a good sign for them that they lost games with both Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound. The Dodgers have one of the deepest starting rotations in baseball history. That's more opinion than fact, but they essentially can throw an ace in any game. Tonight's ace is Blake Snell, who makes his second start of the postseason. In Snell's game against the Braves, he went 3.2 innings, allowed three hits, and one earned run. He struck out five hitters, but he also walked five. He walked 16 hitters over 42.2 innings in the regular season, so this game was an outlier. He didn't face the Brewers this season, but he has held them to a .172 batting average over their careers against him. Take out Gary Sanchez from the lineup, and they are 4-for-41 against him (.095 average). CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! I do think the Dodgers get the win tonight, but I'm not willing to wager -172 on it. Instead, I think this is a game where we get some success from the Dodgers offense. I doubt Gasser gets more than three innings of work, but eventually this Brewers bullpen has to falter a bit. I just don't think it will be a high-scoring game tonight. I wouldn't be surprised to see Shohei Ohtani break out either. Give me the over 3.5 runs for the Dodgers tonight. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbe8575342cf4db904fe2 Pope Leo undergoes blood tests, X-ray following cancer surgery, Vatican says te 2026-10-14T17:40:21.546Z Pope Leo undergoes blood tests, X-ray following cancer surgery, Vatican says Pope Leo XIV underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray Wednesday following surgery to remove a small nodule on his lung, with his recovery going "as expected," the Vatican announced. The development comes after the Holy See Press Office said "the night passed calmly for the Pope" at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The 71-year-old pontiff on Tuesday underwent thoracic surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung with doctors confirming he had lung adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer, according to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office. "This morning, the Holy Father underwent the blood tests and chest X-ray scheduled after surgery. The results confirm that his postoperative recovery is progressing normally: the values are within the expected range for the type of operation performed," it attributed Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora as saying. POPE LEO DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER AFTER SURGEONS REMOVE PART OF RIGHT LUNG, VATICAN SAYS "The Holy Father has undergone respiratory physiotherapy and has begun walking around his room. He has resumed eating normally and had breakfast and lunch," their statement added. "His recovery is proceeding as expected." The pope's diagnosis was confirmed through a tissue examination conducted during the operation, consistent with findings from preoperative tests, the Vatican said. POPE LEO DENOUNCES DEATH PENALTY AS 'INADMISSIBLE' AHEAD OF PENTAGON'S PLANNED LIVESTREAMED EXECUTION The pope spent approximately three hours in the operating room, although the surgery itself lasted about 90 minutes. Doctors said the procedure was successful and there were no complications. "Doctors found a small lump in the lung," Leo said after an Angelus address at St. Peter's Square on Monday. "It was identified at a very early stage and well situated." "The doctors consider it appropriate to intervene and so, following their advice, I decided to have surgery to remove it," he continued. "The surgery is already scheduled for the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and I rely on your prayer." Fox News' Courtney Walsh, Anders Hagstrom and Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbe8475342cf4db904fd9 Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders hires an agent for first time, adding more fuel to trade rumors te 2026-10-14T17:40:20.363Z Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders hires an agent for first time, adding more fuel to trade rumors Shedeur Sanders has hired an NFL agent for the first time, and while that typically sounds like something a player wanting a new contract would do, that isn't the main reason the Cleveland Browns quarterback is making this move. Sanders, in only his second season since being drafted in 2025, has hired Adie von Gontard of Young Money APAA Sports, as his first NFL representation. This is a logical choice because Gontard already represents Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Travis Hunter. Hunter and Sanders were teammates and friends at the University of Colorado and came out in the same 2025 draft. BROWNS PICK DESHAUN WATSON AS THEIR STARTING QUARTERBACK DESPITE HOME CROWD BOOING AND HIS '17 AWAY GAMES' COMMENTS But the fact that Sanders is hiring an agent now, after going through the draft process, enduring a disappointing first day in which he hoped to be selected in the first round but fell to the fifth and signing his rookie deal without representation, is curious. The timing suggests stuff. Young Money APAA Sports did not immediately reply to a request for comment. But multiple NFL sources are telling OutKick they believe Sanders has hired representation because he's getting ready to press for a trade from the Cleveland Browns. It should be noted the NFL is rife with rumors and none of the sources speaking about Sanders are directly tied to his family. But this is very much how the NFL operates, so it makes sense. DESHAUN WATSON REMAINS THE CLEVELAND BROWNS STARTING QUARTERBACK BUT THAT COMES WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE Only two weeks ago, Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. hired an agent for the first time and over the weekend the Houston Texans confirmed they had traded for him. Minkah Fitzpatrick (2019), Za'Darius Smith (2023) and Haason Reddick (2024) all hired new agents because they were trying to get traded. Sanders currently finds himself as the backup quarterback in Cleveland after losing a competition for the starting job to veteran Deshaun Watson. Coach Todd Monken's decision to start Watson was not unexpected, but nonetheless disappointing to Sanders. Sanders has mostly stepped back into the shadows as most backup quarterbacks do. But it is no secret around the league that he wants to play and believes he can help a team. That opportunity, however, doesn’t appear to be on the horizon in Cleveland. Watson, 31, hasn't been great in leading the Browns to a 3-2 record. But he hasn’t been a disaster, either. His seven touchdown passes match the totals of Josh Allen and Sam Darnold. And he has fewer interceptions (2) than either player. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Watson's 94.1 passer rating is also not spectacular, but it is better than the likes of Drake Maye, Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Hurts and even Matthew Stafford. And, yes, Cleveland's 93 total points is bottom 10 in the league. But some of that is surely on the fact the Browns offensive line has been inconsistent, coach Todd Monken's offense is a work in progress and the running game is middling. The point is the picture of the Browns' offense is not one that suggests Watson is on the verge of getting benched and Sanders promoted. So what does a player who believes he should be playing somewhere else do? He can grit his teeth, stay quiet and do nothing. Or he can grit his teeth, stay quiet and hire an agent to do something on his behalf. The new agent would then deal with the team on the player's behalf in requesting a trade — which is rarely a pleasant conversation. It makes sense if Sanders wants an opportunity elsewhere, he hire someone to make that case on his behalf instead of fighting the battle himself. The NFL's trade deadline is Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. So, yes, the timing of the agent hiring raises eyebrows. It adds smoke to rumors that were already smoldering. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbe8375342cf4db904fd0 Elon Musk’s SpaceX imposes stunning restrictions on Ukraine that could have deadly consequences te 2026-10-14T17:40:19.361Z Elon Musk’s SpaceX imposes stunning restrictions on Ukraine that could have deadly consequences Ukraine is urgently pressing Elon Musk’s SpaceX to reverse new restrictions on its Starshield satellite service that Kyiv warns could hamper its ability to intercept Russian attack drones and conduct other military operations, a source familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital. The restrictions were imposed without advance warning despite Ukraine relying on the service under arrangements contracted through the U.S. government meant to last until May 15, 2027, according to the source. Ukrainian forces discovered the change overnight after experiencing connectivity problems and contacting SpaceX customer support. They were told Starshield service would be restricted on platforms traveling at speeds of 100 miles per hour or higher, the source said. RUSSIA MAY BE USING HIDDEN 'LUNCHBOX-SIZE' DRONE DEVICES TO COUNTER UKRAINE DEFENSES: EXPERT Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on defense technology  warned that the change could particularly hamper Ukraine’s efforts to intercept Russia’s newer, jet-powered Shahed attack drones, saying it threatened "one of our few chances to defend the country" against them. Ukrainian forces have also begun documenting effects on the battlefield. Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps said one unmanned systems unit on the Huliaipole front had already been forced to cancel missions because of connectivity problems. The unit reported interruptions even while drones were traveling below the stated 100 mph threshold. Starshield is SpaceX's national security satellite service, based on technology developed for the company's better-known Starlink network. The change could affect Ukrainian drones, aircraft and helicopters that rely on Starshield connectivity while moving at high speeds, including drones used to intercept Russian Shahed attacks. Ukrainian units are already reporting performance problems at speeds below the stated threshold, according to the source. UKRAINE SEEKS MORE US PATRIOT INTERCEPTORS AS BOMB SHELTER PROBE DEEPENS Ukraine has contacted SpaceX seeking an explanation for the restrictions and asking the company to restore its previous service capabilities, the source familiar with the move told Fox News Digital. They said Ukraine communicated to Musk's company that the restriction had not previously applied to its terminals and was creating significant operational problems for Ukrainian forces in its continued war with aggressor Russia. Kyiv also noted that its current service arrangements, contracted through the U.S. government until May 15, 2027, cover land-based mobile and fixed uses, including mobile platforms, according to the source. SpaceX had not responded to Ukraine’s request as of Wednesday morning, the source said. PENTAGON CONSOLIDATES DRONE OVERSIGHT AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PUSHES RAPID UNMANNED WARFARE EXPANSION Polish foreign minister Radislaw Sikorski tore into Musk over the restrictions. "Hey @elonmusk, big man, are you playing politics with your products again? As your European customers, wea re watching you," he wrote on X. Poland pays for more than 2,900 Starlink terminals operating in Ukraine. Sikorski and Musk clashed last year over Ukraine’s dependence on Starlink, with Musk telling Sikorski "Be quiet, small man." Fox News Digital has reached out to the Pentagon, White House and SpaceX for details. There’s been no public confirmation that Musk personally ordered the restrictions. The Pentagon, through Space Force, contacts with SpaceX for Starshield services, giving the department a direct role in administering the government’s agreements with the company. But the existence of a Pentagon contract does not establish whether the military or SpaceX has authority over specific operational restrictions, including the new speed limit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbe8275342cf4db904fc7 Joe Espada out as Astros manager as team's top-down overhaul continues te 2026-10-14T17:40:18.326Z Joe Espada out as Astros manager as team's top-down overhaul continues The Houston Astros' overhaul is continuing. The Astros became the first team to make the postseason despite not finishing over .500 (they went 81-81), but it was quickly understood that they did not belong after getting walloped in the Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox. Much of the organization has changed from the top down since it last won the World Series in 2022, and one of the cherries on top commenced on Wednesday when the team announced it would not be renewing the contract of manager Joe Espada. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The team announced it was moving on from several members of Espada's coaching staff. His contract is set to expire at the end of this month. "We are thankful for Joe’s hard work, his passion for the game, and for his commitment to the Houston Astros," team owner Jim Crane said in a statement. "He represented the Astros and the Houston community in the most positive way. We wish he and his family the best moving forward." The Astros will now be searching for a new manager and general manager after former GM Dana Brown was fired in August. 2026 WORLD SERIES ODDS: BREWERS TAKE OVER AS FAVORITES It was the first managerial job for Espada, who was in his third year after being promoted from bench coach after Dusty Baker retired following the 2023 season. Espada had been with the organization since the 2018 season after previously working as the New York Yankees' infield and third base coach for three seasons. Espada went winless in the postseason during his managerial tenure in Houston, also getting swept in the 2024 Wild Card Series by the Detroit Tigers. They missed the postseason in 2025. Espada's exit was announced shortly after the Philadelphia Phillies announced they would be dropping the interim tag on Don Mattingly over a two-year deal. The Astros and Seattle Mariners are the only two teams in the league with open managerial spots, as interim managers Chad Tracy and Andy Green are staying with the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets, respectively. The Associated Press contributed to this report. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbe8175342cf4db904fbe Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Brewers @ Dodgers Game 3 te 2026-10-14T17:40:17.281Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Brewers @ Dodgers Game 3 Are we seeing the end of the road for the Dodgers dynasty? Are we watching the Brewers march to their first championship? There are a lot of questions still to be answered, but Fanatics is leaving no question about their offer: Bet $20 and earn $350 in FanCash when wagering on Brewers vs. Dodgers Game 3 using promo code FOXNEWS350. We’ve already seen two games between these two clubs, but will we see a different outcome in Game 3? The first two games both went to the Brewers, and both were wins in very different ways.  In Game 1, the Brewers took down the Dodgers with a final score of 2-1. It was a combination of timely hitting and creative base running. They were down 1-0 when Bryce Turang hit a homer to tie the game. A bit later in the game, they were able to draw a walk from Tarik Skubal, then bunted him to second base, and got a single to score the run. In Game 2, the Brewers took a different approach. The Dodgers scored in the top of the first, but William Contreras singled to give the Brewers a tie in the bottom half of the frame. In the third, the Dodgers struck again. However, in the bottom half of the inning, the Brewers scored two runs on a Christian Yelich single.  The Dodgers took over again in the fifth, scoring two runs and taking a 4-3 lead. 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When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at 8:00 ET Where: Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles, California TV/Streaming: FS1 Odds subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbe8075342cf4db904fb5 Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 on Dodgers-Brewers Game 3 te 2026-10-14T17:40:16.240Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 on Dodgers-Brewers Game 3 Game 3 of the National League Championship Series is here, and we have the Dodgers with their backs approaching the wall, down 2-0 to the Brewers. Underdog is offering new users a chance to wager on tonight’s game using promo code FOXNEWS to earn $100 in bonuses from a $5 bet. Tonight’s game features some of the best players from this season, but some stand out more than others. Here are two players from each team that need to step up tonight if they want to give their team a win. Jackson Churio — This has been a fantastic season from the 22-year-old left-fielder for the Brewers. He hit .291 with 25 homers and 75 RBIs. He only had three hits against the Padres in four games, but he had six RBIs, accounting for roughly half of the runs the team scored. He is just 2-for-9 against Los Angeles in the series. The Brewers could use him igniting the offense at the top of the order.  William Contreras — The Brewers’ catcher has been fantastic this season, hitting .270 with 18 homers and 94 RBIs. In the postseason, he has been even better with a .391 batting average. He has nine hits in 23 at-bats and three of them have left the yard. He went hitless in Game 1, but carried the team to victory in Game 2. If he keeps swinging a hot bat, this series might be over in just two more games. Shohei Ohtani — For the best player in baseball, it has been a rough stretch. He still hit 30 homers and .275 for the year, but he has struggled since coming back from injury. He returned to action on September 23rd, and has had 41 at-bats, getting just eight hits. 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When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at 8:00 ET Where: Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles, California TV/Streaming: FS1 Regular season stats Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbe7c75342cf4db904f71 Medicare Update: Major Insurer Sues Trump Admin Over Star Ratings te 2026-10-14T17:40:12.497Z Medicare Update: Major Insurer Sues Trump Admin Over Star Ratings Alignment Healthcare filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in federal court. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbe7b75342cf4db904f68 Jackson Faces Campaign Finance Disclosure Pressure in Maine Senate Race te 2026-10-14T17:40:11.101Z Jackson Faces Campaign Finance Disclosure Pressure in Maine Senate Race The deadline for third-quarter federal campaign expenditure filings is Thursday, October 15. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbe7875342cf4db904f5f What Is Retatrutide and When Could Weight-Loss Drug Be Publicly Available? te 2026-10-14T17:40:08.731Z What Is Retatrutide and When Could Weight-Loss Drug Be Publicly Available? Use of the new drug "resulted in significant weight reduction," according to a clinical trial from Eli Lilly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbe7675342cf4db904f56 Exclusive: Republican Governor Rebukes Trump Plan to Buy Russian Diesel te 2026-10-14T17:40:06.830Z Exclusive: Republican Governor Rebukes Trump Plan to Buy Russian Diesel Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt warns Trump's Russian diesel plan may prolong the Ukraine war for little price relief. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbc3775342cf4db904b4e Washington HS girls blast male athlete participating in track meet: 'Don't think that that's right or fair' te 2026-10-14T17:30:31.346Z Washington HS girls blast male athlete participating in track meet: 'Don't think that that's right or fair' Charlie Garret and Sierra Retzlaff were among the Washington high school girls who walked away from a cross-country race on Tuesday, refusing to compete against a male athlete who began the season on the boys' team. Instead of bolting off the line when the gun sounded, Garret, Retzlaff and about a dozen other girls walked a few meters and then left the course, while the male athlete took off. "He’s taking that spot. I don’t think that that’s right or fair," Retzlaff said during an appearance on Fox News' "Fox & Friends." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I agree with Sierra, I don’t think it’s fair at all and he’s taking away a spot from every single girl that lines up on that line," Garret, who appeared on "Fox & Friends" with Retzlaff, said. In addition to walking off, Garret and Retzlaff used body paint to write "keep women in women's sports" on their arms and legs. The male runner finished first in the girls' varsity race on Sept. 29 after finishing 76th in the boys' junior varsity race on Sept. 5. WASHINGTON GIRLS WALK OFF CROSS COUNTRY MEET IN PROTEST OF MALE ATHLETE, PARENTS REVEAL HOW IT CAME TO THIS Garret and Retzlaff both attend Skyview High, while the male runner attends Camas. During Tuesday's race, some members of the male runner's team joined the protest, refusing to compete. "I think it’s amazing what they did and I think it’s really brave and courageous of them," Garret said. "Especially since they are running with this person and is one of their teammates. So, I really applaud those Camas girls, I couldn’t be more proud of them." Retzlaff's parents brought signs supporting their daughter, but her father was removed from the event . The athletic director reportedly said the signs were inappropriate . Although the signs weren't allowed, Retzlaff appreciated her parents' support. DAD BANNED FROM SCHOOL GROUNDS AFTER PROTESTING TRANS RUNNER COMPETING AGAINST HIS DAUGHTER "Obviously it’s great not feeling like you’re the only one doing something and having the people that are always with me through everything really helped a lot," Retzlaff said. Garret said the community as a whole was supportive of their decision to protest, even if their team was a little shocked at first. The Camas School District said it follows Washington Interscholastic Activities Association eligibility rules and Washington state law, but an upcoming vote could change the policy. On Nov. 3, Washington voters will vote on Initiative 638, which would prohibit students defined as biologically male from competing in certain female-only interscholastic athletic competitions. The initiative would require students to provide verification of biological sex from a healthcare provider to enter those competitions. However, even if the initiative is approved, it would not take effect in time for Garret, Retzlaff and the other protesting girls. Washington's state cross-country championships are scheduled for Nov. 7, and the measure would go into effect 30 days after the election. OutKick's Jackson Thompson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbc2e75342cf4db904b45 ‘Paid for the bullets’: Dem challenger hits senator with stunning ICE accusation during fiery Senate debate te 2026-10-14T17:30:22.408Z ‘Paid for the bullets’: Dem challenger hits senator with stunning ICE accusation during fiery Senate debate Fierce disagreement broke out on the debate stage on Tuesday evening as Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, defended her record against accusations that she had enabled the death of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Troy Jackson, her Democratic opponent, argued Collins had facilitated the deadly encounter on the three-month anniversary of the incident by funding what he described as a "rogue agency." "Look, Senator Collins paid for the bullets and at Donald Trump's command. Now she wants credit for not pulling the trigger," Jackson said, referring to the roughly $70 billion in funding for immigration enforcement agencies included in the Secure America Act, a party-line bill that extended provisions for the agency through the end of Trump’s term. TRUMP TAKES ICE SHUTDOWNS OFF THE TABLE WITH SIGNATURE ON KEY $70B BILL "That's the choice on this stage. A senator who helps Donald Trump hurt Maine then tells us how concerned she is, or somebody who will stand up against him before another family in Maine has to pay the price." Guerrero’s shooting has become a flash point in Trump’s immigration enforcement push, especially in the Maine Senate race where Democrats have used his death to illustrate broader critiques of Collins: that her occasional willingness to break with the majority of the GOP hasn’t meaningfully curbed the administration’s policies. But at the debate on Tuesday evening, the third between Collins and Jackson, Collins pushed back on the narrative, arguing that her power as a Republican senator has been key to implementing a handful of safeguards on an agency that she described as critical to American safety. "After the Biddeford shooting, I called the Secretary of Homeland Security, [and] met with the acting director and suggested that they prioritize Maine for receipt of these body-worn cameras. And they did. And every ICE agent in the state of Maine and across the country now has the body-worn cameras," Collins said at the debate on Tuesday. "I increased by 17% the budget for the independent Office of Inspector General," Collins added. Guerrero, a 25-year-old Colombian national, was fatally shot in Biddeford on July 13 when he tried to flee ICE officers in a vehicle during an operation targeting an illegal immigrant with a final order of removal, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Guerrero was not the target of the operation. 'SQUAD' MEMBER CALLS DHS 'GREATEST THREAT TO OUR SAFETY' AFTER ICE-INVOLVED SHOOTING "The vehicle attempted to flee the scene and, fearing for public safety, an officer discharged his weapon. The driver of the vehicle was struck and emergency services were immediately contacted. He passed away from his injuries," DHS said in a statement at the time. In Jackson’s estimation, the moment is emblematic of what he described as an agency out of control. "That is why I believe that this agency is just a rogue agency that's doing Donald Trump's bidding," Jackson said. "I do believe it's important to get rid of it and take that money and prioritize it into existing law enforcement that actually people believe in." Like many progressives, Jackson has argued that the agency is beyond the scope of reform, sharing the view of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The group, which backed Jackson in his gubernatorial bid earlier this year before he became a candidate for Senate, calls the agency "a violent and illegitimate agency." Jackson has shared almost that exact framing, similarly stating that ICE "is not legitimate law enforcement," in a debate from last Thursday. Collins disagrees. On Tuesday, she argued that the agency, although flawed, serves an important role in American law enforcement, pointing out that its role overlaps with many other forms of law enforcement. "It investigates child trafficking, human trafficking and general child exploitation: drug smuggling, international cartels, financial scams. It recently helped shut down a child pornography ring in the state of Maine. I don't think any of us wants to go back to the days of completely open, uncontrolled borders. That is dangerous for us," Collins argued. EXCLUSIVE: DHS SECRETARY MULLIN SLAMS SANCTUARY POLITICIANS AS ATTACKS ON ICE OFFICERS SKYROCKET "I think what happened is far too many ICE officers were hired and deployed without adequate vetting and training. But let us not forget the important work that ICE does, which is why it should be reformed and not abolished, as Troy has said." Having secured their parties’ respective nominations, Collins and Jackson will face off in the state’s Nov. 3 general election. Elaine Mallon contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbc2a75342cf4db904b3c Ethan Hawke blasts Hollywood's 'greedy b-----ds,' predicts massive rebellion against powerful elites te 2026-10-14T17:30:18.857Z Ethan Hawke blasts Hollywood's 'greedy b-----ds,' predicts massive rebellion against powerful elites Ethan Hawke isn't holding back when it comes to the powerful forces he believes are controlling the entertainment industry. During a new interview with GQ, the Oscar-nominated actor took aim at wealthy power players, blasting "greedy b-----ds" who think they control every aspect of Hollywood and predicting a major rebellion against the industry. "I believe in rebellion. And I think people are going to wake up and punch back and there’s going to be massive movements in music and massive movements in live theater and massive movements of people getting together," Hawke said. FROM ‘SCREAM’ TO STREAM: JAMIE KENNEDY REVEALS HOW HOLLYWOOD LOST ITS WAY AND WHY HE WON'T GIVE UP ON LA "So don’t worry that the money and the greedy b-----ds that think they control everybody, they always lose in the end," he continued. "And they’re all going in the grave eventually. They think they’re winning, but they’re losing because their lives are worthless." Hawke also expressed frustration with the financial pressures shaping Hollywood, arguing that the projects actors care about most often come with the smallest paychecks. TRUMP, SCHIFF FORGE UNLIKELY ALLIANCE AS HOLLYWOOD BLEEDS JOBS "There's a direct correlation I find that the more you love a project, the less you get paid," he said. "If you want to beat the algorithm, it's very difficult to do that and be paid." This isn't the first time Hawke has spoken about the pitfalls of Hollywood. ROBERT DOWNEY JR. SLAMS MODERN CELEBRITY CULTURE AS 'ABSOLUTE HORSES---' Last year, the actor called celebrity a "poison" for a young actor's brain. During an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience," Hawke got candid about his start in Hollywood as a young man, and reflected on the psychological effect of becoming famous at a young age. "I think celebrity is like a tiny drop of mercury. Or it's poison. It's poison for your brain," the actor said. "To be a professional actor at a young age, it's dangerous in extremely insidious ways that are very, very hard to perceive when it's happening," Hawke said. Rogan compared the experience of becoming famous as a child to concrete. If concrete is made incorrectly, with the wrong amount of water or cement, that's it, he explained. Rogan added that once it dries there is no way to repair or fix it. DISNEY ALUM CHRISTY CARLSON ROMANO RIPS HOLLYWOOD FOR FAILING CHILD STARS AFTER HAYDEN PANETTIERE’S DEATH "That analogy works for all walks of life. Really. If you have something really traumatic happen in childhood, it's very hard to recover. It's a tremendous amount of work to recover. And I agree with you, like I think celebrity is like a tiny drop of mercury. Or it's a poison. It's a poison for your brain," Hawke said. During his GQ interview, Hawke expressed the same sentiment. "I wouldn’t be the first person to say that there’s an aspect of celebrity that is like a disease," he said. "And you can handle little bits of it, but too much of it—we can see what happened to Elvis and we can see Michael Jackson. It’s a form of isolation. It’s like being put in a zoo, and zoo animals go nuts. So do human beings." "And it seems like a kind of nice isolation because people are giving you money and they’re telling you you’re wonderful, but nobody’s being real with you," he continued. "And that makes people insane. And they start scratching, trying to find some real life. And sometimes people do that with drugs, some people do that with acting out or getting in fights or whatever the ways that people do it." Last year, fellow actor Dakota Johnson also ripped into Hollywood, calling the industry an absolute "mess." During her appearance on the show "Hot Ones," Johnson was asked why "Hollywood is risk-averse." "I think it’s hard when creative decisions are made by a committee, and it’s hard when creative decisions are made by people who don’t even really watch movies or know anything about them … that tends to be what’s occurring a lot," Johnson shared with host Sean Evans. Johnson, who has grown up in the business as the daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, is no stranger to the inner workings of Hollywood. The "Fifty Shades of Grey" actress’ comments come as studios continue to create sequels and remakes, with original storytelling often sidelined. "When something does well… studios want to keep that going so they remake the same things," she claimed. "But humans don’t want that. They want fresh. They want to feel new things, experience new things, see new things." She added, "So I don’t know, I guess it’s all just a bit of a mess right now, isn’t it?" Fox News Digital's Sarah Sotoodeh and Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfbc2175342cf4db904b33 Washington officials call girl’s claimed emergency ‘manufactured’ after alleged trans athlete sexual assault te 2026-10-14T17:30:09.324Z Washington officials call girl’s claimed emergency ‘manufactured’ after alleged trans athlete sexual assault Washington education officials called a teenage wrestler’s asserted need for emergency Supreme Court relief "manufactured," urging the justices to reject her request to avoid competing against transgender opponents after she alleged she was sexually assaulted by one during a match. Attorneys for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Superintendent Chris Reykdal argued that the family had not established a likelihood of future injury requiring immediate intervention. "The ‘irreparable’ nature of Applicants’ claimed harm is manufactured," the state’s filing said. "Applicants have sought emergency relief three times despite there not being any true emergency." WASHINGTON FAMILY REQUESTS SCOTUS INJUNCTION AFTER DAUGHTER WAS ALLEGEDLY SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BY TRANS ATHLETE The accusation concerned the family’s claim of future irreparable harm and the need for immediate court intervention. The state’s response was one of three oppositions filed Tuesday in the case brought by Kallie Keeler, identified in court as K.M.K., and her mother, Stephanie Lynne Brown. Puyallup School District and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association also asked the Supreme Court to deny relief. Keeler alleges a transgender opponent sexually assaulted her during a December 2025 girls’ wrestling match. Her family is seeking an injunction allowing her to return to wrestling without being matched against a male athlete, or protections allowing advance notice and an opportunity to opt out without penalty. A district judge denied a preliminary injunction Aug. 23, and the Ninth Circuit denied emergency relief Sept. 25. The Supreme Court had not ruled on the application as of Tuesday evening. FEMALE WRESTLER WHO WAS ALLEGEDLY SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BY TRANS ATHLETE OPENS UP ON WAGING TITLE IX LAWSUIT The state’s attorneys pointed to the approximately six months between the match and the lawsuit, followed by another month before the family sought a preliminary injunction. They also argued the family’s asserted urgency shifted from the start of soccer season to the school year and then wrestling season, which begins in mid-November. ADF senior counsel Hal Frampton previously told OutKick that Supreme Court intervention was necessary to secure protection before Keeler’s remaining high school seasons slip away. "Our only avenue for relief in advance of wrestling season is the Supreme Court," Frampton said. The state also invoked an upcoming ballot measure as a reason for the justices to refrain from intervening. Washington voters will consider Initiative IL26-638 on Nov. 3. The measure would prohibit students it defines as biologically male from competing in designated female school athletic competitions and require healthcare providers to verify participants’ biological sex. Separately, the state disputed the family’s parental-rights theory, arguing it would improperly allow parents to dictate rules for school athletics. "But the Constitution does not entitle parents to bespoke athletic rules," its attorneys wrote. Puyallup School District defended its response to Keeler and disputed the premise that it had failed to offer accommodations. Frampton previously accused officials of making "no effort to compromise." The district’s filing cited a separate testing room, counseling offers, an independent investigation and expedited approval of Keeler’s transfer to Puyallup High School. "It has provided all the relief it can," the district’s attorneys wrote. The district said its Title IX investigation of the alleged assault remained ongoing and unresolved. Pierce County prosecutors previously declined to charge Keeler’s opponent, citing their inability to prove third-degree rape beyond a reasonable doubt or overcome a consent defense under case law governing athletic contests. The district also emphasized that Keeler could decline matches without additional consequences imposed by the district. That assurance does not eliminate a recorded forfeit or loss under National Federation of State High School Associations wrestling rules. The distinction is central to the dispute: Keeler’s family seeks to avoid competitive penalties as well as district-imposed consequences. The district argued it cannot change national wrestling rules, control every tournament bracket or provide notice identifying another student’s transgender status. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) offered a separate threshold defense, arguing Title IX does not apply to it because it is a private nonprofit association that receives no federal funding. The association cited the Supreme Court’s 1999 NCAA v. Smith decision, which held that dues from federally funded members did not make the NCAA a recipient of federal financial assistance. Keeler’s attorneys have advanced a separate theory that the WIAA exercises controlling authority over federally funded schools’ athletic programs. The WIAA disputed that theory and argued it required further factual development. The association also said Keeler had not applied for a hardship waiver concerning varsity eligibility following her transfer. That waiver process concerns transfer eligibility; it does not itself provide the assurance against transgender matchups sought in the emergency application. On forfeits, the WIAA argued that its rules allowing additional penalties for certain withdrawals apply to postseason competition and that any such penalty is discretionary. It said no penalty had been imposed on Keeler and its board had not been asked to consider her circumstances. The association maintained that the requested injunction would require information and operational control it lacks. "An injunction a defendant cannot obey is not a remedy; it is a contempt trap," its attorneys wrote. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Although it urged denial of relief against all defendants, the WIAA asked to be expressly excluded from any injunction the Court might grant, or at least protected from an order requiring changes to its gender-identity participation rule. All three responses emphasized that the Supreme Court’s recent West Virginia v. B.P.J. ruling permitted sex-based restrictions but left unresolved whether Title IX prohibits schools from allowing transgender girls onto girls’ teams. The family’s application also asks the Supreme Court to take up the case before the Ninth Circuit finishes its review. The defendants urged the justices to let proceedings continue in the lower courts. Frampton has described a broader goal of securing a ruling that Title IX requires a protected female category nationwide. For Keeler, he emphasized the limited time remaining to compete. "High school careers are fleeting. She's already a junior. Blink and it'll be over. And we just don't want her to miss out on the opportunity to compete in high school athletics," Frampton said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb9d075342cf4db904ad9 Televising an execution wouldn’t be justice. It would be a snuff film dressed up as spectacle. te 2026-10-14T17:20:16.711Z Televising an execution wouldn’t be justice. It would be a snuff film dressed up as spectacle. The soldiers memorial reads the date November 5, 2009 at a remembrance service recognizing the 13 victims killed in the Ft. Hood attacks on the one year anniversary in Killeen, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2010. Major Nidal Malik Hasan, an army psychiatrist, was later convicted killing 13 and wounding 30 during a shooting rampage in 2009. (Photo by Ben Sklar/Getty Images) Executions are conducted like rituals, at least in Arizona. The witnesses are ushered in as solemnly as at a funeral and seated as precisely as guests at a wedding: government officials, families of the victims, guests of the soon-to-be decedent, journalists. A disembodied voice announces over a speaker that the execution has started. Viewed on a closed circuit TV, a team of men dressed uniformly in black escorts the prisoner into the chamber and straps him to a table. Another team, this time in white, swarms over him to set IV lines. A curtain opens dramatically, and there he is, blinking and gaping awkwardly at his audience. Or staring dumbly at the ceiling, lost in his last moments. The warden reads the death warrant. The condemned person is asked for last words, but often declines, because what is there to say? Silence. Everyone watches as the man’s eyes close, his chin drops, his chest slows, his breathing stops. A long moment passes, though it seems like hours. Then, the voice on the speaker announces that the execution has been completed, and everyone is hustled out of the room. The journalists, and often the victims’ survivors, retreat to a conference room to stand before TV cameras. The ranking prosecutor gives a homily about closure and justice served to drive home how necessary this was. Sometimes the victims rage. Sometimes they are reflective. The reporters tell everyone how peaceful it was — except on those occasions when it isn’t. The recent Tennessee failed execution, for example. Or the 2014 Arizona botch when a man gasped and choked for two hours before executioners finally finished him off with the fifteenth dose of what should have killed him in one. Or countless other examples. Four prison administrations ago in Arizona, there was even a buffet with cold cuts afterward, as at a funeral, though no one seemed inclined to eat. What is disturbing about execution by lethal injection is that, if done as planned, it looks like nothing. But a person has died in front of you, and that alone keeps you up at night. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The point of witnessing is not for the spectacle. It’s not for entertainment. It is to make a record, to assure that the procedure is carried out legally, fairly and humanely. I have witnessed seven executions and covered at least as many more as a reporter in the press scrum. In 2007, the day after I witnessed my first, I got a call from a top Arizona law-enforcement official who had also witnessed and wanted to get something off his chest. “They go to great lengths to make this look like it is not a violent act,” he said. That is the purpose of the ritual. Now, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wants to livestream the execution by firing squad of former Army officer and psychologist Nidal Hasan, who, in 2009, murdered 13 service members and injured 32 others at Fort Hood, Texas, while shouting “God is Great” in Arabic. It was a horrid crime, the kind that merits the death penalty in the military, in federal law and in the laws of those states that still keep capital punishment on the books. Hasan earned his death penalty. Hegseth thinks it is a teaching moment worthy of a ritual. “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that’s the public,” he told the media, “because people need to understand there’s serious consequences for these types of things.”  Hegseth fashions his oratory after evangelical preaching. He quotes Old Testament scripture. The religiosity is interspersed with rants about testosterone and transgenderism and “lethality,” an uncomfortable mishmash of sexuality and violence and religion. “We will hunt you down without apology and without hesitation, and we will find you and we will kill you,” he intones in a recent TV ad.  Sigmund Freud theorized that sex and violence shared a part of the psyche he called the Id, which he described as operating completely on the desire for immediate gratification, regardless of logic or moral consequences. What is the logic and morality of watching people die?  In a sense, we have already been watching public executions on our TVs and other screens: the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by ICE agents, the missile attacks on alleged drug-runner boats in the Caribbean. We were scandalized by videos of the public murder of the activist Charlie Kirk.  Here is the proposed black-and-white dichotomy: shooting a conservative icon was truly horrifying. No one needed to see it. But watching the shooting of a Muslim terrorist will be judicious and satisfyingly debasing, and never mind the taint of Holy Crusade.  In medieval times, execution was political commentary, and cruelty was the point. Transgressors were dragged behind horses from town to town, they were drawn and quartered, their bodies left to rot, their heads impaled on stakes. Execution by firing squad in those states that still practice it is marginally more violent than lethal injection. They strap the prisoner in a chair and dress him in dark colors that don’t show the blood. They put a black hood over his head. The guns may poke through a hole in the wall so that the gunmen can’t be identified. But there is the flash and bang, the jerking and slumping, aural and visual shock to let the witnesses know that someone is most definitively dead.  It’s not supposed to look peaceful. No one has been executed by military firing squad since 1945; they made a controversial TV movie starring Martin Sheen about that execution. The fact that there hasn’t been one since speaks volumes. But who is to say what a military firing squad will look like in 2026? If it happens at all — and I don’t believe it will — I’m certain it will be grandiosely styled to symbolize Hegseth’s theocratic vision of the kingdom and the power and the glory, amen. But instead of some dramatic scene worthy of a movie, featuring a dangerous-looking villain, they will be executing a middle-aged man who uses a wheel chair. That sounds more like a cheap snuff film. A human sacrifice. A ritual. But in the name of what god? YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb9c775342cf4db904ab8 Rory McIlroy calls LIV Golf 'half a good idea' before saying he'd vote yes on having players return to Tour te 2026-10-14T17:20:07.059Z Rory McIlroy calls LIV Golf 'half a good idea' before saying he'd vote yes on having players return to Tour In the months leading up to LIV Golf's inception in 2021 and its inaugural event in June 2022, no one was a harsher critic of the breakaway league than Rory McIlroy. As the years have passed and with LIV's future now a complete uncertainty, McIlroy has taken a wider-lensed look at things and, as a result, softened his disdain for the league. Perhaps there is a piece of McIlroy that feels bad for certain players who left the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf. Maybe he's simply grown a bit softer as a now 37-year-old, or with the career grand slam box finally checked, perhaps he's stopped giving a thought to anything that does not directly involve him. While we may never know the why of it all, there is no denying that McIlroy's tune about LIV has changed, and his recent comments during the Bloomberg New Economy Forum only confirm that. LIV GOLF FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY AFTER SAUDI FUND PULLS SUPPORT, LEAVING PLAYERS OWED MILLIONS IN UNPAID MONEY With LIV Golf filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the writing on the wall at least beginning to form that the LIV 2.0 endeavor could be a failure-to-launch situation, McIlroy has begun reflecting on the first iteration of the league. "LIV had probably like half of a good idea that was executed pretty poorly," McIlroy shared during the forum in New Delhi. "They had a lot of capital, but I think a lot of that capital was wasted in some ways, and I think they could have used that money a lot more strategically, and they could have partnered with some of the governing bodies of the game, and they certainly could have done better things with it instead of just enriching tour pros that were already making a lot of money." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! A year ago, maybe even sooner, it would have been hard to imagine McIlroy sharing thoughts such as these about LIV Golf and what the business could have done. In the past, it would have only been a moment to strictly criticize LIV. McIlroy taking this approach was likely made easier with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) officially cutting off all funding to the circuit earlier this year, but it's still an interesting change of pace from the former World No. 1. RORY MCILROY FINALLY COMES TO REALIZATION THAT JUDGING PLAYERS WHO LEFT FOR LIV GOLF WAS A MISTAKE On that topic of change, McIlroy began softening his stance about LIV players returning to the PGA Tour months ago. In May, he said LIV players making a return to the Tour would be "good business." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER When asked at the forum if he would welcome players back on Tour, he stuck to the same idea with his answer. "Yes, I would," McIlroy explained. "A rising tide lifts all boats, and I think having some of these players back is beneficial for the business of the tours." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb9c575342cf4db904a83 Rancho Humilde’s Execs on Music, Identity and Freedom Driving a Movement  te 2026-10-14T17:20:05.292Z Rancho Humilde’s Execs on Music, Identity and Freedom Driving a Movement  Rancho Humilde explores Mexican music’s growth, cultural roots, artist freedom, collaboration and global ambitions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb76e75342cf4db90470f Mosqitter is turning its mosquito traps into an AI-powered surveillance network te 2026-10-14T17:10:06.686Z Mosqitter is turning its mosquito traps into an AI-powered surveillance network Mosqitter is turning its mosquito-trapping hardware into an AI-powered surveillance network designed to identify species, monitor populations, and provide earlier warnings of mosquito-borne disease risks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb54c75342cf4db9046d2 Chick-fil-A's first new sauce in 10 years has fans sharing strong reaction te 2026-10-14T17:01:00.934Z Chick-fil-A's first new sauce in 10 years has fans sharing strong reaction FIRST ON FOX — Chick-fil-A is adding a spicy twist to its signature sauce, introducing its first new permanent sauce in a decade. Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce will arrive at restaurants nationwide on Nov. 16. The new sauce will be available in standard dipping cups and 8-ounce bottles, the Atlanta-based company told Fox News Digital. The sauce blends the chain's classic flavor, with its mustard notes and smoky tang, with spicy peppers and subtle sweetness, according to Chick-fil-A. The company said its menu team aimed to honor the original while creating a distinct new experience. CHICK-FIL-A REIMAGINES SOUTHERN BREAKFAST CLASSIC AS AMERICANS PILE ON THE PROTEIN "We know our guests love bold, spicy flavors, and in our year of newstalgia, we're turning up the heat on a classic," Allison Duncan, Chick-fil-A's director of menu and packaging, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "As our first new permanent sauce in 10 years, Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce delivers an exciting kick to the signature flavor our guests know and love." Customers on Reddit were already discussing the possibility of a spicy version before the announcement. CHICK-FIL-A IS ONE OF AMERICA'S TOUGHEST FRANCHISES, AND THE STARTUP COST MAY SHOCK YOU Some welcomed the idea, while others questioned whether it would deliver enough heat. "A big pet peeve of mine is so many food items that say 'spicy' but aren't. I'm skeptical of this sauce too," one Reddit user wrote. Another commenter joked, "You mean I no longer have to mix my CFA and Buffalo to make Chickfalo sauce anymore." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Yet another user admitted to being skeptical of fast-food chains' claims about spicy food, writing that "most places market something 'spicy' and it barely has any kick." Chick-fil-A said its research over the past year found that customers consistently identified a spicy version of its signature sauce as the sauce they most wanted to see added to the menu. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The fast-food chain tested spicy chicken strips at two locations in Georgia earlier this year. Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce is the first new sauce to join the lineup since Sweet & Spicy Sriracha was introduced in 2016. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Chick-fil-A's Honey Mustard, Barbeque and Polynesian flavors were the first sauces to make their way to the restaurants in 1984. The original Chick-fil-A Sauce made its nationwide debut in 2006. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb54b75342cf4db9046c4 Dem senator's hiring announcement sparks GOP eruption over who is encouraged to apply: 'Blatantly illegal' te 2026-10-14T17:00:59.132Z Dem senator's hiring announcement sparks GOP eruption over who is encouraged to apply: 'Blatantly illegal' A Democratic senator is facing accusations of racial and sexual discrimination over a controversial social media post encouraging members of minority groups to apply for a role in his office. "I’m hiring motivated and eager interns for the Spring 2027 semester in my Boston office. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, veterans and other underrepresented candidates with Massachusetts ties are encouraged to apply," Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., posted to X on Tuesday. "Are white men allowed to apply, Senator?" Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, shot back on X Tuesday. DEI HIRING BOOST FOR ONE BLUE STATE'S MUSLIM COMMISSION INITIATIVE FLIES IN FACE OF TRUMP'S ANTI-WOKE PUSH Conservatives on X erupted with anger over the post, with some going as far as to claim the senator’s job posting was illegal. "Crazy that a United States Senator can openly violate civil rights law on Twitter," conservative activist Chris Rufo wrote. "This is blatantly illegal," Katie Miller, podcaster and wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, wrote. NEW YORK TIMES SUED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVER ALLEGED 'DEI-RELATED' EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has stated in past guidance that encouraging applicants from certain backgrounds to apply for a job does not necessarily violate federal discrimination law. However, the agency also warns that job advertisements expressing preferences based on race, sex or other protected characteristics may be unlawful. The Congressional Accountability Act also applies federal workplace discrimination protections to congressional offices. The actual job posting on Markey’s Senate website does not bar White people from applying, despite questions raised by Gill and others about whether certain applicants were being favored. Other conservatives stopped short of accusing Markey of breaking the law, but characterized his hiring practices as unjust nonetheless. "You'll notice it's never ‘I'm resigning my Senate seat because white men have too much power’ or 'I'm donating my house to reduce the racial wealth gap,’" online commentator Bernard Stanford wrote. "That would at least be a personal decision. But no — the white male sacrificial burden is always foisted upon someone else." DEMOCRATS’ GENERATIONAL BATTLE ERUPTS AS 80-YEAR-OLD SENATOR FACES YOUNGER CHALLENGER "Democrats will write stuff like this and then wonder why young white straight men have rejected their party in droves," journalist Corey Walker said. "This is disturbing, especially from the Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee," Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler posted to her X account. "From day one we’ve said it: politicians need to stop picking winners and losers — and stop turning every government program into a DEI grift. America’s entrepreneurs compete on merit, not identity. That principle should be nonnegotiable for anyone entrusted with shaping our nation’s small business policy." Markey’s office did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb54975342cf4db9046bb Great Wolf Lodge family massacre blew up during ‘uncommon’ three-week stay at pricey resort, officials say te 2026-10-14T17:00:57.471Z Great Wolf Lodge family massacre blew up during ‘uncommon’ three-week stay at pricey resort, officials say Disturbing details paint a graphic picture of how a loving father and his 3-year-old son were stabbed to death inside a popular family resort during the family's multi-week extended stay. Investigators say Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, used "butcher knives" when she allegedly stabbed her husband, Charles "Chaz" Harrison, 36, and the couple's three-year-old son. It happened at the Great Wolf Lodge in Pennsylvania's Pocono region on Monday. The family is from the small rural town of Towanda, Pennsylvania. TEXAS MOTHER FACING CAPITAL MURDER CHARGES AFTER ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING HER TWO SONS TO DEATH The criminal complaint says officers responded to a 911 call about a "suicidal woman" who "needed help dying." Officers discovered the two victims with stab wounds inside their hotel room and found knives, blood, and various medications, the documents say. SUBURBAN ILLINOIS BOY DIES IN SUSPECTED DOMESTIC HOMICIDE AS NEIGHBORS FEAR ANOTHER LINDSAY CLANCY CASE The couple was on an extended, three-week stay at the resort – which can cost more than $600 a night. In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Great Wolf Lodge provided brief details about the lengthy stay. "We’ve had families in the past stay at our resorts for extended periods of time while completing home renovations or repairs because our rooms are larger and there’s a lot of entertainment offerings, so a multi-week stay is uncommon, but not completely unusual," the statement said. GREAT WOLF LODGE HORROR AS MOM ACCUSED OF KILLING HUSBAND AND TODDLER INSIDE HOTEL ROOM The spokesperson did not provide detail into how the family was paying for the stay; and instead referred Fox News Digital to law enforcement for "specifics on this case." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X FORMER CORRECTIONS OFFICER ACCUSED OF KILLING WIFE, FORCING KIDS TO HELP They checked in on Sept. 21 and were due to check out on Tuesday. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Metallica Rose Harrison, who is now facing criminal homicide charges, had recently posted photos of the family on her social media account showing them at the resort's waterpark. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB A woman named Melissa Rivera, who said she was Chaz's sister, wrote in a post, "Their passing was sudden, and we are heartbroken trying to come to terms with losing two people we loved so dearly." MUSICIAN, PREGNANT WIFE AND 3-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER SHOT AND KILLED INSIDE HOME SEND US A TIP She created an online fundraiser for funeral expenses. Rivera went on to say, "Chaz was a good guy whose whole life was centered around his wife and child. He meant so much to our family, and the pain of losing both him and my nephew so unexpectedly is hard to put into words." GOT A TIP? According to the couple's social media accounts, it appears the couple was married for three years before the tragedy. 'AMERICAN IDOL' ALUM CALEB FLYNN WEEPS AS DAUGHTERS ASK HIM WHY HE KILLED THEIR MOTHER, VOW NOT TO VISIT HIM NORTH DAKOTA MOM STABS HER 2 CHILDREN TO DEATH IN 'HORRIFIC' KILLING THAT LEFT COPS TRAUMATIZED: OFFICIALS Harrison is currently sitting in a Monroe County jail cell and was denied bond, court records show. She is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 21. A spokesperson for the company previously said to Fox News Digital, "We’re cooperating fully with local law enforcement as they conduct their investigation." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb54875342cf4db9046b2 Pentagon appoints its own public affairs executive as acting Stars and Stripes publisher te 2026-10-14T17:00:56.211Z Pentagon appoints its own public affairs executive as acting Stars and Stripes publisher The Pentagon has found a new publisher for Stars and Stripes, at least on an interim basis, appointing Christian Devine, executive director of the Pentagon's public affairs office, to lead the military newspaper. Stars and Stripes, which has published a newspaper continuously since World War II, describes itself as a source of "independent news and information to the U.S. military community, including active-duty servicemembers, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families" that is "governed by the principles of the First Amendment." "The Pentagon is proud to appoint Chris Devine to serve as acting publisher of Stars and Stripes," chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told Fox News Digital. PENTAGON VOWS TO REFORM MILITARY NEWSPAPER STARS AND STRIPES, REMOVE 'WOKE DISTRACTIONS' "As a former Marine Corps colonel and a seasoned public affairs leader, Chris brings unmatched expertise, strategic vision, and a commitment to ensuring Stars and Stripes maintains editorial independence while delivering exclusive, mission-focused reporting that directly serves America’s warfighters and their families," Parnell continued. "In this interim role, he will provide decisive leadership to modernize Stars and Stripes and to strengthen its mission." Devine will continue his role as executive director and principal advisor in the Pentagon’s public affairs office until a permanent Stars and Stripes publisher is found. He is expected to split time between the two gigs. "It’s a dynamic media organization with a prestigious history and purpose, and I hope I can lend a strong arm during the interim to the men and women who continue to contribute to its notable legacy," Devine said in a statement. The Pentagon, which funds roughly half of Stars and Stripes' annual budget, according to the newspaper's website, began 2026 by announcing plans to overhaul the long-running military publication. "The Department of War is returning Stars & Stripes to its original mission: reporting for our warfighters. We are bringing Stars & Stripes into the 21st century. We will modernize its operations, refocus its content away from woke distractions that syphon morale, and adapt it to serve a new generation of service members," Parnell posted on X in January. FIRED STARS AND STRIPES STAFFERS SUE PENTAGON, ALLEGE RETALIATION AND FIRST AMENDMENT VIOLATION "Stars & Stripes will be custom tailored to our warfighters. It will focus on warfighting, weapons systems, fitness, lethality, survivability, and ALL THINGS MILITARY. No more repurposed DC gossip columns; no more Associated Press reprints," Parnell continued. "Stars & Stripes has a proud legacy of reporting news that’s important to our service members. The Department of War is committed to ensuring the outlet continues to reflect that proud legacy." As part of the shake-up, Stars and Stripes' longtime publisher Max Lederer, its editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte were fired in August. At the time, a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital that the firings were a result of Slavin and Korte's unauthorized participation in a "CBS Sunday Morning" segment about the Pentagon's efforts to overhaul the paper and Lederer's refusal to fire them at the direction of Pentagon leadership. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE They have since filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon over their terminations, alleging they are facing "imminent retaliation and termination in violation of their First Amendment and statutory rights." In September, U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden denied a temporary restraining order filed by Stars and Stripes to reverse their firings, claiming they "ultimately fail to carry their significant burden to show that they are clearly entitled to a preliminary injunction." Fox News Digital’s Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb54675342cf4db9046a9 James Talarico torches Biden border policies in stunning attack ad as progressive tries to flip Texas blue te 2026-10-14T17:00:54.414Z James Talarico torches Biden border policies in stunning attack ad as progressive tries to flip Texas blue Texas Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate James Talarico appears to be further moderating his previous left-wing stances as he slammed former President Joe Biden for ‘failing us’ on border security in a new campaign advertisement released Monday. Despite spewing a seemingly hawkish and downright right-leaning border stance in the recent ad, Talarico previously called to slash Texas’ entire border-security budget in an unearthed interview. "I called out Joe Biden for failing us on the border," Talarico says in the opening of the ad released this week. But Talarico’s campaign couldn’t give Fox News Digital an example of him ever publicly criticizing Biden during his presidency. And the Texas Democrat explicitly made a call to put Texas’ entire $800 million two-year border security budget toward public education in a 2019 interview with The Austin Chronicle. JAMES TALARICO ADMITS DEMOCRATS TOOK ‘BORDER FOR GRANTED’ UNDER BIDEN "We're also sending about $800 million per biennium to the border with Mexico for ‘increased border security,’" Talarico said in the more than seven-year-old interview. The two-year deal allocating $400 million per year toward border security in the state of Texas was the state’s entire budget toward warding off illegal immigration at the time Talarico made the call to replace that funding. "I'd rather take that money and put it back into public education and help increase the basic allotment, for instance," he said in the interview. Talarico has ramped up his efforts to come off more moderate amid claims that he is too progressive to win a Senate seat in notoriously red Texas. His move to a more moderate stance on immigration only started during his Senate bid in the state with the highest rates of illegal immigration. "Putting a bunch of boats, planes and border patrol agents on the physical border is expensive and also does not solve the problem," he said in the interview. His 2019 criticism of border enforcement comes to the surface as border crossings under the Trump administration fell to a new record low level in 55 years in 2025, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The decline in illegal immigration followed a series of immigration enforcement measures implemented by the administration. "Everyone will admit it's just political grandstanding," Talarico said in the interview. "Certain lawmakers want to appease extreme parts of their base. And they do it by pumping money we don't have down to the border." EXCLUSIVE: TALARICO CAUGHT ON TAPE GIGGLING ABOUT HIS CHURCH HOUSING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS SET FOR DEPORTATION In his run for Senate, Talarico has now labeled himself a "border security" Democrat, despite an extensive history of pushing back on border security reform and authorities. A former member of the Texas legislature and a former school teacher, Talarico has been in the spotlight repeatedly for many of his far-left controversies, particularly comments regarding immigration enforcement. He has called to dismantle Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), claiming it was "time to tear down this secret police force." Talarico also referred to illegal aliens as his "constituents." He labeled Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security policies as "atrocities" and accused him of "hunting" illegal immigrants. The Senate candidate also said he "taught a lot of undocumented students," and that those illegal aliens were more patriotic than Americans. "James is proud to be the only candidate in this race who has unveiled a border security agenda endorsed by Republican and Democratic border county sheriffs," Talarico's campaign spokesperson JT Ennis told Fox News Digital when asked about the flip-flop. TALARICO DISAPPEARANCE HAS DEM VOLUNTEERS WORRYING AND TRUMP ASKING, 'WHAT IS GOING ON?' He continued, "James supports stronger border security and immigration enforcement — it’s why he’s called for more border patrol agents and has said we should be arresting and deporting violent criminals and human traffickers — not moms and babies." The Texas Senate hopeful went briefly missing from the campaign trail this month, prompting viral rumors online to swirl that he was at a behavioral health center. Talarico debunked these claims after clearing the air on his whereabouts when he reappeared Friday, reassuring voters that he was recovering from the flu. Talarico is running against GOP rival Ken Paxton for the Senate seat in Texas. The race has remained close as November’s midterms approach. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb54475342cf4db904685 Lakers May Have Found Exactly What They've Been Missing te 2026-10-14T17:00:52.598Z Lakers May Have Found Exactly What They've Been Missing Walker Kessler impresses in his Lakers debut as JJ Redick praises his impact but raises concerns about the team's rebounding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb54275342cf4db90467c Spurs' De'Aaron Fox Gets Roasted by Fans After Defending Playoff Performance te 2026-10-14T17:00:50.843Z Spurs' De'Aaron Fox Gets Roasted by Fans After Defending Playoff Performance Fans are blasting De’Aaron Fox after he defended to his poor play during the Spurs' NBA Finals run last season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb54175342cf4db904673 Heat Get Sobering Prediction Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo Blockbuster te 2026-10-14T17:00:49.027Z Heat Get Sobering Prediction Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo Blockbuster Despite pairing Giannis Antetokounmpo with Bam Adebayo, the Heat face a sobering prediction ahead of the new NBA season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb53f75342cf4db90466a The US Must Stop Treating Aging Like a Disease | Opinion te 2026-10-14T17:00:47.162Z The US Must Stop Treating Aging Like a Disease | Opinion America must rethink aging by prioritizing strength, purpose and social connection to help older adults live fuller lives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb53c75342cf4db904661 Major Injury Update for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens te 2026-10-14T17:00:44.447Z Major Injury Update for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson receives an encouraging injury update ahead of Sunday's AFC North matchup against the Browns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb53975342cf4db904658 Dan Quinn's Future With Commanders Gets Update From NFL Insider te 2026-10-14T17:00:41.845Z Dan Quinn's Future With Commanders Gets Update From NFL Insider The Washington Commanders have a big decision to make on head coach Dan Quinn this season after a 1-3-1 start. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb53675342cf4db90464f Cardinals Have Timeline for Possible Carson Beck Move: Report te 2026-10-14T17:00:38.964Z Cardinals Have Timeline for Possible Carson Beck Move: Report The Arizona Cardinals reportedly have a timeline for when they could roll out rookie quarterback Carson Beck. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb53475342cf4db904646 Stephen A Smith Defends Micah Parsons After Jayden Daniels Criticism te 2026-10-14T17:00:36.809Z Stephen A Smith Defends Micah Parsons After Jayden Daniels Criticism Stephen A. Smith defended the Packers' Micah Parsons amid media backlash over his criticism of the Commanders' Jayden Daniels. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb53275342cf4db90463d Why a 161-Year-Old Brand Thinks It Has to Reinvent Itself te 2026-10-14T17:00:34.905Z Why a 161-Year-Old Brand Thinks It Has to Reinvent Itself Carter's is the biggest baby brand in the United States but the brand is warning that's not enough to guarantee their future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb53075342cf4db904634 NFL Evaluators Frown on Marvin Harrison Jr Trade te 2026-10-14T17:00:32.525Z NFL Evaluators Frown on Marvin Harrison Jr Trade Some NFL evaluations around the league think the Houston Texans made a significant overpay for Marvin Harrison Jr. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb52e75342cf4db90462b Impeach Trump? Swing State Democratic Senate Candidates Diverge te 2026-10-14T17:00:30.774Z Impeach Trump? Swing State Democratic Senate Candidates Diverge Some Democrats running in swing states are wary of impeaching President Trump after the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb52c75342cf4db904622 Raiders Consider Major Decision on Ashton Jeanty Amid Injury Concerns te 2026-10-14T17:00:28.843Z Raiders Consider Major Decision on Ashton Jeanty Amid Injury Concerns Ashton Jeanty has struggled while dealing with ankle and foot injuries, and the Raiders are now considering making a change. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb52a75342cf4db904619 Ukraine’s Starlink Slowdown Is Putin's Latest Windfall te 2026-10-14T17:00:26.815Z Ukraine’s Starlink Slowdown Is Putin's Latest Windfall Nothing in politics happens in a vacuum. Volodymyr Zelensky is learning that lesson in the most brutal fashion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb52975342cf4db904610 Greg Abbott Is 'Struggling' Ken Paxton Warns: What Texas Polls Show te 2026-10-14T17:00:25.207Z Greg Abbott Is 'Struggling' Ken Paxton Warns: What Texas Polls Show Leaked audio has Ken Paxton saying Greg Abbott is “struggling” as polls show Texas’ governor and Senate races within a few points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb52775342cf4db904607 Atlanta Dream Get Major Allisha Gray Injury Update Before WNBA Finals te 2026-10-14T17:00:23.277Z Atlanta Dream Get Major Allisha Gray Injury Update Before WNBA Finals Atlanta Dream star Allisha Gray remains day-to-day after a hand procedure, leaving her WNBA Finals availability uncertain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb52475342cf4db9045fe Has Lions’ Jared Goff Been Playing ‘Perfect’ Ball? Pros Weigh In te 2026-10-14T17:00:20.837Z Has Lions’ Jared Goff Been Playing ‘Perfect’ Ball? Pros Weigh In Detroit has the worst defense in the NFL, so what kind of magic is their quarterback pulling here? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb52275342cf4db9045f5 Lions Post Response to NFL Announcement for RB Jahmyr Gibbs te 2026-10-14T17:00:18.969Z Lions Post Response to NFL Announcement for RB Jahmyr Gibbs Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs continues to further his reputation as one of the most electrifying players in the NFL. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb52075342cf4db9045ec How El Niño Will Impact California This Winter te 2026-10-14T17:00:16.175Z How El Niño Will Impact California This Winter California could see frequent storms and an increased risk of flooding this winter amid El Niño conditions, a meteorologist said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb51c75342cf4db9045e3 Social Security COLA Could Be Higher Under Proposed Changes te 2026-10-14T17:00:12.261Z Social Security COLA Could Be Higher Under Proposed Changes The push to use the CPI-E instead of the CPI-W for the annual COLA has been renewed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb2be75342cf4db904598 Jen Psaki mocks Trump’s new press secretary, questions if she’s a 'potentially fake lawyer' te 2026-10-14T16:50:06.878Z Jen Psaki mocks Trump’s new press secretary, questions if she’s a 'potentially fake lawyer' Former Biden White House press secretary Jen Psaki mocked President Donald Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia on Tuesday, following Zacharia's first White House briefing. Psaki questioned Zacharia's legal credentials after citing reports that researchers could not verify her admission to a state bar. The former Biden White House press secretary also criticized Zacharia's handling of her first briefing and suggested Trump had appointed someone whose legal qualifications remained unclear. "So where exactly is Katie Zachariah licensed to practice law? It is a very weird mystery, right?... A potentially fake lawyer? I don't know. She could answer the questions and provide clarity," Psaki said during her show, "The Briefing with Jen Psaki." HOCHUL'S OFFICE MOCKS KATIE ZACHARIA WITH AARON RODGERS INJURY POST DESPITE GOVERNOR'S PRESS SECRETARY SCANDAL Zacharia responded to the criticism in a statement to Fox News Digital, defending her professional experience. "I practiced international transaction law, with all the appropriate credentials," Zacharia said. Zacharia earned her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University in 2011, the White House press office said.  The university confirmed her educational background in a statement published following her appointment. Pepperdine President Jim Gash, who previously worked with Zacharia when she served as his research assistant at the university's law school, praised her following Trump's announcement. "Pepperdine is proud to count Katie among our alumni, former colleagues, and friends," Gash said. "As she takes on this significant responsibility, we pray that God will grant her wisdom and courage. We look forward to seeing her use her incredible gifts and extensive experience in service to our nation." KAROLINE LEAVITT JOINS FOX NEWS AS CONTRIBUTOR AFTER LEAVING WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY ROLE Republican National Committee spokesperson Natalie Baldassarre also defended Zacharia in a statement to Fox News Digital, criticizing Psaki's television career and her handling of the White House briefing room under former President Joe Biden. "Jen Psaki's doing what she does best — trying to circle back to relevance to save her failing show," she said. "Katie Zacharia is an unwavering supporter of President Trump and a sharp communicator; she deserves credit for jumping into the pit on her first day to face the media Psaki and Biden spent years dodging." Psaki suggested she missed Zacharia's predecessor, Karoline Leavitt, before playing clips from the new press secretary's introductory remarks. After Zacharia thanked Trump for appointing her and expressed enthusiasm about joining the administration, Psaki criticized her delivery. "Oh, Katie, Katie, Katie, I am so deeply uncomfortable already, and I've watched it multiple times today," Psaki said. "Read all those words all by yourself without having to sound anything out, at least not while standing behind the podium, maybe BEFORE." KAROLINE LEAVITT'S REPLACEMENT AS PRESS SECRETARY FACES 'CRITICAL' TEST AS MIDTERMS LOOM, TRUMP ADVISOR SAYS Following the briefing, Trump praised his new press secretary when reporters asked about her performance. "I thought she was very good," Trump said. The White House issued a statement Tuesday praising Zacharia's introductory briefing and highlighting her remarks about the administration's agenda, media access and support for working parents. "Katie Zacharia delivered a commanding inaugural press briefing as the 37th White House Press Secretary," the statement said. "The briefing, which generated wall-to-wall coverage, served as a strong introduction to her tenure and highlighted the Trump Administration’s record of delivering historic successes for the American people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb2bd75342cf4db90458f High school football coach fired after humiliating rival with ill-timed onside kick te 2026-10-14T16:50:05.016Z High school football coach fired after humiliating rival with ill-timed onside kick A high school football coach in Oregon has been fired after running up the score against his team's rival last weekend. Sometimes, you just out-kick your coverage. Or, you know, something like that. Zach Loboy, the head coach at Marist Catholic High School, was let go by the school after his team destroyed rival Cottage Grove, 63-0, last Friday. The school confirmed the firing in an email, saying they "determined that a change in leadership was necessary to reflect our school’s mission and values." Those "values" apparently included NOT performing an onside kick while up 57-0 in the first half. ENTIRE CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM SUSPENDED AFTER MASCOT'S OBSCENE GESTURE Unfortunately, Loboy didn't get that message in time: Whoaaaaaaaa Nellie! That onside kick rivals Sean Payton's infamous onside kick in the 2009 Super Bowl. Stunning. Nobody saw it coming, which is fair given A) it was the second quarter, and B) the score was 57-0. According to boots on the ground, the game was halted at halftime and never resumed. Cottage Grove AD Garrett Bridgens told The Register-Guard that the decision was made "in the best interest of our kids, our fans — the entire situation — to do what was best for everyone." A couple things ... BEHEMOTH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STAR SLAMS DEFENDER TO THE GROUND LIKE A RAGDOLL AFTER INTERCEPTION Anyway, this is certainly a first for me. I've covered high school football for a long time. It was my main job in a previous life. Here at OutKick, I've spent all fall highlighting viral moments from Friday nights around the country. I can safely say that I've never seen a situation like this. "Our priority is to support our players, maintain a positive team environment, and help the team finish the season strong," the school added in the email, which was obtained by KVAL in Oregon. "We recognize that a coaching change in the middle of a season can be difficult for players and families. We appreciate your understanding, support, and prayers as we navigate this transition." Fair or foul? Let me know! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb06875342cf4db904529 Built from scratch: How a family turned craft beer into a holiday tradition te 2026-10-14T16:40:08.458Z Built from scratch: How a family turned craft beer into a holiday tradition When Kym and Joe Toner started GiveThemBeer in 2014, they didn't have investors, a large team or a detailed business plan. They had $10,000 from selling their boat, a 1,000-square-foot warehouse and an idea: Turn great craft beer into a memorable gift. Kym had experience in the gift industry, and both she and Joe had developed an appreciation for craft beer as the category grew across the country. Joe came up with the name GiveThemBeer, and the couple got to work. Their first gifts featured six craft beers arranged in metal buckets. Joe shrink-wrapped each order himself before shipping it. The company received its first order on Feb. 23, 2014. In its early years, GiveThemBeer was a family project built around busy schedules. Kym stayed home with the couple's young children and worked on the business after they went to bed. She answered customer emails, printed orders and handled whatever needed attention the following day. Joe continued working in corporate insurance while helping build the company. For several years, GiveThemBeer was not profitable. "We didn’t have investors or a mentor telling us what to do," Kym said. "We just kept trying things, figuring out what worked and paying attention to what people actually wanted." That process became the company's foundation. At first, Kym and Joe assumed customers would gravitate toward clever beer names, colorful labels and themed gifts. But they quickly learned that customers cared less about novel packaging and more about the quality of the beer inside. GiveThemBeer shifted its focus to curated assortments of highly rated craft beers from breweries across the country. The goal was simple: Make it easy to give someone a gift filled with products they would genuinely enjoy. GiveThemBeer’s Beer Briefcase received national television attention in late 2015, giving the young company some of its first major exposure. Five weeks later, Joe's 15-year-old daughter, Hannah, was diagnosed with leukemia, and the family’s priorities changed overnight. For about two years, Joe spent his days at the hospital with Hannah while Kym cared for the couple's two young children, who were 6 months and 18 months old at the time. Kym kept GiveThemBeer going during naps, after bedtime and in the small windows between caring for her family. "The thought of the business not working or Hannah not making it didn't even cross my mind," Kym said. "We just took it one day at a time, getting across the finish line to remission." GiveThemBeer kept going. More importantly, so did Hannah. Today, Hannah is healthy and an integral part of the family business. In 2017, Kym and Joe noticed that adult Advent calendars were beginning to gain popularity in the United States. They saw an opportunity to take the idea they understood — curated gift-giving — and turn it into a daily holiday experience. The first GiveThemBeer Beer Advent Calendar featured a hand-selected lineup of American craft beers. Customers weren't just buying a box of beer; they were buying the experience of opening something new every day throughout December. As interest grew, GiveThemBeer expanded into hard seltzer, cocktails and spirits. In 2019, GiveThemBeer's Hard Seltzer Advent Calendar went viral, reinforcing the company's approach: Pay attention to what consumers are excited about and move quickly. The company now offers 21 different Advent calendars, including food and nonalcoholic products like pickles, bacon, hot sauce and other giftable treats, and has sold tens of thousands since launching the collection. The calendars have become more than products. Customers return year after year, with some buying the same kind of calendar every Christmas, while others wait for the latest addition. "We just keep adding what people want," Kym said. "But what makes it really special is seeing people come back year after year. These calendars have become part of their Christmas traditions. We might be creating the calendar, but they are creating the memories around it." In October 2024, GiveThemBeer faced another major setback. Hurricane Milton severely damaged the company's warehouse just as the holiday season kicked off. The inventory was destroyed, the building was badly damaged and the facility was left without power for several days. For a company that depends on the holiday season, the timing could hardly have been worse. But the orders continued coming in. Employees, family members and friends worked together to remove soaked carpet, clear debris, salvage what they could and continue filling orders around the damage. Hannah printed orders from her apartment, where she had electricity, and made trips back and forth to the warehouse to bring them to the team. Eventually, the damage became too extensive for the company to remain in the building, and the landlord told GiveThemBeer to leave. Within two weeks, the company had relocated to a larger warehouse and was back to fulfilling holiday orders at full speed. Most customers never knew what was happening behind the scenes. For the Toner family, the experience became another test of their determination. When asked when she knew they would pull it off, Kym's answer was simple: "Not pulling it off was never even a thought." There was never a master plan for GiveThemBeer. The company grew through trial and error. Kym and Joe paid attention to their customers, adjusted when things didn't work and moved quickly when they saw a new opportunity. They also kept going when life became more difficult than business. What began with $10,000 from the sale of a boat and a small warehouse has grown into a family business offering 21 Advent calendars and shipping holiday gifts across the country. But the company's growth is only part of the story. For Kym, Joe and the rest of the family, the calendars represent more than a collection of products. They are a reminder that traditions can come from unexpected places — and that sometimes, the businesses people build are also the things that carry their families through. GiveThemBeer's collection now includes options far beyond traditional beer calendars. A daily countdown for pickle lovers featuring a variety of flavors and styles. A savory assortment of jerky flavors and varieties for snackers and meat lovers. A giftable countdown built around one of the most popular breakfast and comfort-food staples. A flavorful option for anyone who enjoys bold flavors and a little heat during the holiday season. The company’s original Advent offering, featuring a curated selection of craft beers. An option for adults who enjoy discovering different whiskey selections throughout December. Product availability, selection and shipping deadlines may vary. Alcohol products are available only to customers who meet applicable age requirements. This article contains affiliate links. FOX may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Product availability and prices are subject to change. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb06775342cf4db904520 White House slams The Chicks' Natalie Maines with ‘peanut-sized brain’ insult after singer takes aim at Trump te 2026-10-14T16:40:07.412Z White House slams The Chicks' Natalie Maines with ‘peanut-sized brain’ insult after singer takes aim at Trump The White House fired back at The Chicks frontwoman Natalie Maines after the singer took aim at President Donald Trump, unleashing a blistering personal attack that branded her a "despicable nobody" with a "peanut-sized brain." "Natalie Maines is a despicable nobody who clearly suffers from a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has rotted her peanut-sized brain," the White House told Fox News Digital. The scathing response came after Maines — who kicked off The Chicks' anniversary tour for "Taking the Long Way" in Manhattan this week with bandmates Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire — revived the infamous criticism of former President George W. Bush that sparked a firestorm more than two decades ago, only this time, she suggested she would welcome Bush back compared to Trump. CHRIS ROBINSON, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FACE BACKLASH AS 'AMERICANS HAVE HAD ENOUGH' OF BEING LECTURED: EXPERT According to Billboard, Maines declared during the show that she would "never" submit to the "shut up and sing" brigade. "We thought that was the worst it could get," she said, referencing the backlash to her 2003 comments towards Bush. "Now I’d give George (W.) Bush a big wet kiss," she laughed. "’Cause now we’re ashamed the president of the United States is from the United States." The comment was a direct reference to her 2003 statement about Bush that garnered backlash at the time: "Just so you know, we do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas." The comments prompted a mixed reaction on social media. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Kind of tired of this political rant… get on with your music which I love," one user wrote on Instagram. "Spent $1500 for a ticket to see a concert with wonderful music. Did not want to hear politics," another quipped. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Despite the negative feedback, others praised The Chicks for speaking up. "It was the correct thing to say back then and is definitely the correct thing to say now. Bravo Chicks," one user wrote on Instagram. "The chicks are on the right track," one wrote. WHITE HOUSE FIRES BACK AT ARIANA GRANDE AFTER SHE TOLD THEM TO NEVER USE HER MUSIC IN ICE DEPORTATION VIDEO In May, Maines sparked controversy after posting a profanity-filled rant targeting Trump, accusing the president of destroying democracy in an Instagram post. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "Our democracy is disappearing right before our eyes. This fugly slut is using your gas money to pay the insurrectionists. But don’t worry about it. I’m sure posting selfies will fix everything." She added, "My last post that called him a fugly slut got removed. We’ll see how long this one lasts. Repost and help the message live." The White House responded with the same statement they gave on Maines' latest dig, noting, "Natalie Maines is a despicable nobody who clearly suffers from a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has rotted her peanut-sized brain." A representative for Maines did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfb06575342cf4db904517 Ella Langley appears to take not-so-subtle shot at Riley Green during Instagram stream te 2026-10-14T16:40:05.998Z Ella Langley appears to take not-so-subtle shot at Riley Green during Instagram stream Ella Langley appeared to take a subtle swipe at fellow star Riley Green on a recent Instagram livestream. Langley and Green have a long history of working together, with their collaborations becoming some of country music’s biggest hits. The two reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with "you look like you love me," but that was far from their only success. MIRANDA LAMBERT SAYS SHE AND ELLA LANGLEY CLASHED WHILE MAKING HIT RECORD The pair collabed on "Don't Mind if I Do," which also became a monster hit. However, she didn't seem too happy with a recent comment from the "Jesus Saves" singer. Green was on "The Voice," according to Country Chord, and briefly touched on Langley's success... in a fashion that she seemed to have a problem with. "I’ve had some success with duets. There was a girl that reminded me a lot of y’all. I took her on tour with me; her name’s Ella Langley. She’s doing pretty well," Green said on the NBC show. Well, that comment wasn't missed by Langley, and she let it be known she wasn't pleased while streaming on Instagram. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER A fan asked what she thought about "when Riley took credit for" her "success," and she took a not-so-subtle shot. "Yeah, when that man took credit, no, didn’t love that, but typical. Typical. Pretty typical," Langley told her live viewers. You can watch her comment in the video below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Trouble in paradise? To add more intrigue to the brewing situation, Country Chord also reported that Langley recently unfollowed Green on Instagram. A Big J journalism check confirms that she's not currently following him on Instagram, but Green still follows her. Read into that as much as you'd like. I'm sure the mega-fans will have very rational reactions and theories. Hopefully, these two are able to eventually get back together in the studio and pump out some more great music. In the meantime, fans will have to settle for the drama. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfabc275342cf4db904417 'This is your bridge': Lake Havasu City breaks ground on Freedom Bridge project te 2026-10-14T16:20:18.823Z 'This is your bridge': Lake Havasu City breaks ground on Freedom Bridge project Lake Havasu City celebrated the start of the Freedom Bridge and Freedom Avenue project Tuesday morning with a groundbreaking ceremony — a milestone decades in the making. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfabbf75342cf4db90440e Hobbs eases diesel restrictions, allows heavier farm trucks on Arizona highways te 2026-10-14T16:20:15.245Z Hobbs eases diesel restrictions, allows heavier farm trucks on Arizona highways PHOENIX -- Saying she's trying to cut costs for Arizonans , Gov. Katie Hobbs late Tuesday ordered state officials to temporarily stop enforcing laws that now bar farmers and ranchers from using cheaper "red dye diesel'' in the trucks they… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfabb975342cf4db904405 Supreme Court lets $122,200 in sanctions stand against Lake, Finchem attorney te 2026-10-14T16:20:09.915Z Supreme Court lets $122,200 in sanctions stand against Lake, Finchem attorney PHOENIX -- The U.S. Supreme Court won't overturn $122,200 in penalties against an attorney for Kari Lake and Mark Finchem for filing what lower court judges called a "frivolous'' challenge to the use of voting machines in Arizona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa9a575342cf4db90436f Wisconsin plane crash kills 5 adults, child as authorities probe final communications with air traffic control te 2026-10-14T16:11:17.270Z Wisconsin plane crash kills 5 adults, child as authorities probe final communications with air traffic control A small plane carrying five adults and a child was in contact with air traffic control before crashing into a wooded area in Wisconsin Tuesday night, killing everyone aboard and leaving investigators searching for answers about the aircraft's final moments. The Piper PA-46 was on a return flight from Kenosha to Menomonie when it went down in the Town of Dellona in Sauk County, according to the Sauk County Sheriff's Office. Authorities received multiple reports of a downed aircraft around 9:31 p.m. Tuesday and dispatched emergency crews to the area of Park Lane, where first responders discovered the wreckage in a densely wooded area west of Herwig Road. SMALL PLANE CRASHES INTO SHALLOW WATER NEAR REMOTE ALASKA TOWN, KILLING ALL 4 PEOPLE ABOARD Rescue crews began searching for survivors while investigators worked to identify the aircraft and determine how many people were aboard. All six occupants were ultimately found dead at the scene, authorities said. Their identities have not been released. Investigators are now working to determine what communications took place between the aircraft and a nearby air traffic control tower before the crash, as well as whether weather conditions in the area may have played a role. "We know that they had contact with the tower prior to the crash and investigators are looking into that today to find out what that communication was," Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister told FOX6 Milwaukee. FATHER, SON KILLED IN PLANE CRASH ON WAY HOME FROM BASEBALL GAME Meister said it remained unclear who owned the aircraft but confirmed that it was not a commercial plane. No structures were damaged, and no injuries were reported on the ground, according to the sheriff's office. The crash site remained secured Wednesday as investigators worked to piece together the circumstances surrounding the deadly flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and will lead the investigation into the cause of the crash, the sheriff's office said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa9a375342cf4db904366 Massive trove of Republican voter and donor info breached in Biden DOJ probe: Senate chairman te 2026-10-14T16:11:15.307Z Massive trove of Republican voter and donor info breached in Biden DOJ probe: Senate chairman FIRST ON FOX: A new memo obtained by Fox News Digital alleges that former President Joe Biden’s Justice Department collected information on hundreds of thousands of Republican voters and donors. The memo is part of an update from Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and his investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith and his Arctic Frost probe, which was launched by Biden’s Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2022 to investigate efforts to overturn results of the 2020 election. Grassley has been diving into Arctic Frost since last year, releasing a drip feed of whistleblower reports on the investigation that led to Smith testifying before the Judiciary Committee last month. EXPLOSIVE NEW REPORT PUTS JACK SMITH BACK IN HOT SEAT AS JIM JORDAN ALLEGES HE TRIED TO 'SWAY' 2024 ELECTION The latest update found that Smith’s special counsel's office and the DOJ "obtained spreadsheets containing Republican campaign donors, supporters, and detailed personal voter information in various formats, totaling over 639,000 individuals, at minimum," Grassley said in the memo. "Out of those, over 148,000 rows are identified in the spreadsheets as donors," he continued. "The donors generally contributed small-dollar amounts." The data gathered on the voters and donors included names, dates of birth, physical addresses, emails, whether the person was a registered Republican, their occupation and place of employment — samples on the list included retirees, pool technicians, drivers, loggers, etc. — credit card information, donor analysis data, and donation amount, among other details. JACK SMITH'S TRUMP PROBE SWEPT UP FOX NEWS, OTHER MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AS INVESTIGATION WENT BEYOND LAWMAKERS Fox News Digital reached out to Smith’s newly launched law firm for comment. The memo follows a previous release from Grassley that showed Smith’s team collected checks from nearly 5,000 Americans across the country who donated to Trump and Trump-aligned Republican entities. "This update shows that Jack Smith and the Biden Justice Department collected incredibly invasive donor data — and voter data — beyond what could conceivably be necessary for him or his team to fulfill the [special counsel office’s] mandate," Grassley said. HOUSE VOTES TO REPEAL CONTROVERSIAL ARCTIC FROST PROVISION FROM GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN BILL "This update further corroborates that Smith and his partisan team aimed to map out the entire Republican Party apparatus," he continued. "I again call on my Democratic colleagues to join my oversight work instead of trying to defend Smith and sweep his abuse of authority under the rug." Grassley noted that during Smith’s hearing last month, he pressed the former special counsel for a "yes or no" answer on whether his investigation gathered data on donors. "Yes," Smith said. "We acquired financial information. As I sit here right now, I cannot recite to you every subpoena we issued. I can tell you why we issued subpoenas. And it was to conduct a criminal investigation of one of the most serious crimes that's ever happened in our nation's history. I had a duty to collect facts." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa9a175342cf4db90435d Chick-fil-A's first new sauce in 10 years sparks skepticism among fans te 2026-10-14T16:11:13.760Z Chick-fil-A's first new sauce in 10 years sparks skepticism among fans FIRST ON FOX — Chick-fil-A is adding a spicy twist to its signature sauce, introducing its first new permanent sauce in a decade. Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce will arrive at restaurants nationwide on Nov. 16. The new sauce will be available in standard dipping cups and 8-ounce bottles, the Atlanta-based company told Fox News Digital. The sauce blends the chain's classic flavor, with its mustard notes and smoky tang, with spicy peppers and subtle sweetness, according to Chick-fil-A. The company said its menu team aimed to honor the original while creating a distinct new experience. CHICK-FIL-A REIMAGINES SOUTHERN BREAKFAST CLASSIC AS AMERICANS PILE ON THE PROTEIN "We know our guests love bold, spicy flavors, and in our year of newstalgia, we're turning up the heat on a classic," Allison Duncan, Chick-fil-A's director of menu and packaging, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "As our first new permanent sauce in 10 years, Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce delivers an exciting kick to the signature flavor our guests know and love." Customers on Reddit were already discussing the possibility of a spicy version before the announcement. CHICK-FIL-A IS ONE OF AMERICA'S TOUGHEST FRANCHISES, AND THE STARTUP COST MAY SHOCK YOU Some welcomed the idea, while others questioned whether it would deliver enough heat. "A big pet peeve of mine is so many food items that say 'spicy' but aren't. I'm skeptical of this sauce too," one Reddit user wrote. Another commenter joked, "You mean I no longer have to mix my CFA and Buffalo to make Chickfalo sauce anymore." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Yet another user admitted to being skeptical of fast-food chains' claims about spicy food, writing that "most places market something 'spicy' and it barely has any kick." Chick-fil-A said its research over the past year found that customers consistently identified a spicy version of its signature sauce as the sauce they most wanted to see added to the menu. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The fast-food chain tested spicy chicken strips at two locations in Georgia earlier this year. Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce is the first new sauce to join the lineup since Sweet & Spicy Sriracha was introduced in 2016. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Chick-fil-A's Honey Mustard, Barbeque and Polynesian flavors were the first sauces to make their way to the restaurants in 1984. The original Chick-fil-A Sauce made its nationwide debut in 2006. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa99e75342cf4db90433a Lamar Jackson Could Get Top Weapon Back for Ravens-Browns Clash te 2026-10-14T16:11:10.051Z Lamar Jackson Could Get Top Weapon Back for Ravens-Browns Clash The Ravens may be getting reinforcements as one of Lamar Jackson’s top weapons could return for Sunday’s game against the Browns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa99c75342cf4db904331 Paul Finebaum Makes Bold Nick Saban Claim About Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer te 2026-10-14T16:11:08.163Z Paul Finebaum Makes Bold Nick Saban Claim About Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer Paul Finebaum says Alabama Crimson Tide fans see Kalen DeBoer differently than expected after the 20-17 loss to Georgia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa99a75342cf4db904328 Double Stroller Review: Nuna, Zoe, UppaBaby, Bumbleride, Thule te 2026-10-14T16:11:06.562Z Double Stroller Review: Nuna, Zoe, UppaBaby, Bumbleride, Thule I tested six popular strollers, and there's only one that would work for me. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa99775342cf4db90431f Ukraine Claims Major Battlefield Gains in 'Operation Vivaldi' te 2026-10-14T16:11:03.942Z Ukraine Claims Major Battlefield Gains in 'Operation Vivaldi' Ukraine publicly confirmed it had mounted a counteroffensive near Lyman, Donetsk, in mid-September. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa99475342cf4db904316 Mom Faces ICE Deportation 3 Years After Surviving Migrant Boat Disaster te 2026-10-14T16:11:00.538Z Mom Faces ICE Deportation 3 Years After Surviving Migrant Boat Disaster A mother and daughter survived a deadly shipwreck together. Then they reached the U.S. and were separated by ICE. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa99275342cf4db90430d Micah Parsons Calls Out Jayden Daniels for 'Inexcusable' Blunder in Week 5 Tie te 2026-10-14T16:10:58.034Z Micah Parsons Calls Out Jayden Daniels for 'Inexcusable' Blunder in Week 5 Tie Micah Parsons bashed Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels for taking a sack at the end of overtime on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa98f75342cf4db904304 Red Wings Sign 41-Goal Star Forward to Historic $91M Contract Extension te 2026-10-14T16:10:55.869Z Red Wings Sign 41-Goal Star Forward to Historic $91M Contract Extension The Detroit Red Wings have signed star forward Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year, $91 million contract extension. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa98d75342cf4db9042fb FBI Adds Another Name to New List of Most Wanted Fraudsters te 2026-10-14T16:10:53.072Z FBI Adds Another Name to New List of Most Wanted Fraudsters The FBI has added Imer Gomez, accused of defrauding more than 400 investors, to its new Most Wanted Fraudsters list. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa98a75342cf4db9042f2 49ers Urged to Trade for Jaguars Pro Bowl WR to Bolster Offense te 2026-10-14T16:10:50.151Z 49ers Urged to Trade for Jaguars Pro Bowl WR to Bolster Offense The San Francisco 49ers are being urged to trade for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. to boost their offense. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa98775342cf4db9042e9 Tyreek Hill's NFL Future Takes New Turn After $500K Verdict te 2026-10-14T16:10:47.612Z Tyreek Hill's NFL Future Takes New Turn After $500K Verdict Tyreek Hill's NFL future faces new questions after a $500K civil verdict, despite an encouraging update from his agent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa98575342cf4db9042e0 Broncos QB Bo Nix Dismisses Slump Talk as ‘Narrative’ Ahead of Seahawks te 2026-10-14T16:10:45.019Z Broncos QB Bo Nix Dismisses Slump Talk as ‘Narrative’ Ahead of Seahawks Bo Nix’s numbers have dipped, but the Denver Broncos QB has a different view before facing the Seattle Seahawks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa98275342cf4db9042d7 List of Roller Coasters Shut Down After Man Fell To Death at Six Flags te 2026-10-14T16:10:42.642Z List of Roller Coasters Shut Down After Man Fell To Death at Six Flags Twelve rides have closed since a fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa98075342cf4db9042ce Bears Get Promising Caleb Williams Injury Update Before Falcons Game te 2026-10-14T16:10:40.416Z Bears Get Promising Caleb Williams Injury Update Before Falcons Game The Bears may be getting their quarterback back. Here’s the latest on Caleb Williams’ injury and his status for the Falcons game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa97e75342cf4db9042c5 JJ Redick Sends Blunt Message About Bronny James After Preseason Struggles te 2026-10-14T16:10:38.367Z JJ Redick Sends Blunt Message About Bronny James After Preseason Struggles JJ Redick discusses Bronny James’ preseason struggles and the challenges affecting his Lakers role. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa97a75342cf4db9042bc An Accessible Destination Means Nothing If You Can’t Reach It | Opinion te 2026-10-14T16:10:34.334Z An Accessible Destination Means Nothing If You Can’t Reach It | Opinion Ramps and open doors can't deliver inclusion when families lack a way to travel, says Daniel Goodman. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa97675342cf4db9042b3 New Bills Cornerback Trade Target Emerges After Win Over Rams te 2026-10-14T16:10:30.765Z New Bills Cornerback Trade Target Emerges After Win Over Rams The Buffalo Bills have been named a potential trade suitor for Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa97275342cf4db9042aa Trump Critics Keep Mocking Women in His Orbit Over Their Looks te 2026-10-14T16:10:26.823Z Trump Critics Keep Mocking Women in His Orbit Over Their Looks Trump critics and partisan social media accounts have mocked Barbera Thornhill, Susan Dell and Kimberly Guilfoyle's looks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa96e75342cf4db9042a1 Paul Finebaum Rips Steve Sarkisian Over ‘Absurd’ Arch Manning Comments te 2026-10-14T16:10:22.631Z Paul Finebaum Rips Steve Sarkisian Over ‘Absurd’ Arch Manning Comments Paul Finebaum blasted Steve Sarkisian's recent defense of Arch Manning, calling the Texas coach's comments "absurd" and hogwash." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa96a75342cf4db904298 Men Accused by Nancy Mace Charged Over Alleged Sexual Assault—Who They Are te 2026-10-14T16:10:18.162Z Men Accused by Nancy Mace Charged Over Alleged Sexual Assault—Who They Are The men were among four people Mace publicly accused of sexual misconduct during a February 2025 speech on the House floor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa96575342cf4db90428f Packers Linked to Pro Bowl RB to Replace Josh Jacobs te 2026-10-14T16:10:13.801Z Packers Linked to Pro Bowl RB to Replace Josh Jacobs The Green Bay Packers are being linked to Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard with Josh Jacobs still unavailable. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa96075342cf4db904273 Prismm helps banks keep inherited money in-house te 2026-10-14T16:10:08.774Z Prismm helps banks keep inherited money in-house With Prismm, account holders can give designated family members access to their accounts and documents ahead of time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa70875342cf4db903f57 Jon Ossoff Says He’s Not Running For President. History Says He Can Change His Mind. te 2026-10-14T16:00:08.780Z Jon Ossoff Says He’s Not Running For President. History Says He Can Change His Mind. “I’m running for re-election to the Senate,” the Democrat said during a debate on Tuesday. Barack Obama said the same thing 20 years ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa70575342cf4db903f2e Votantes de Oro Valley decidirán plan de crecimiento a 10 años te 2026-10-14T16:00:05.649Z Votantes de Oro Valley decidirán plan de crecimiento a 10 años Leer en inglés Los votantes de Oro Valley decidirán este noviembre si adoptan una hoja de ruta para la próxima década del municipio redactada por los propios residentes que abarca desde la densidad habitacional y la conservación del agua hasta los tiempos de respuesta policial y los corredores de vida silvestre. El plan general Path Forward Camino hacia el futuro de Oro Valley es el resultado de más de 10,700 comentarios públicos recopilados a lo largo de tres años de reuniones, y busca reflejar las prioridades de los residentes en materia de seguridad pública, agua, desarrollo, entre otros aspectos. "A menudo me preguntan cuál es mi visión para Oro Valley," dijo el entonces alcalde Joe Winfield cuando el municipio inició el proceso de planificación en 2023. "Pero la pregunta más importante es ¿Cuál es la visión de Oro Valley para el futuro?' Son nuestros residentes y las partes interesadas quienes definen esa visión, y eso sucede cada 10 años a través del plan general." La ley estatal exige que cada municipio elabore y adopte un plan general integral con una vigencia de 10 años. Durante la última década, el municipio ha trabajado en la implementación de su plan de 2016, titulado "Your Voice, Our Future" (Tu voz, nuestro futuro), abordando la mayoría de las 310 acciones que incluía. El plan general de 2026 contempla 286 acciones específicas divididas en cuatro grupos: comunidad, sostenibilidad, economía y desarrollo. La categoría de comunidad abarca aspectos como la identidad local, las artes y la cultura, los parques y la recreación, y la seguridad pública; su objetivo es fomentar una comunidad basada en la amabilidad que apoye la diversidad de intereses, edades y orígenes, preservando al mismo tiempo el carácter único del municipio. Asimismo, establece políticas para ampliar y mantener las oportunidades recreativas y al aire libre, mejorar la seguridad vial y garantizar la seguridad de la comunidad mediante un cuerpo policial de respuesta rápida y medidas de preparación ante inundaciones e incendios forestales. El Foco de Tucson acaba de ganar un premio nacional por su colaboración en periodismo local. Reciba directamente en su bandeja de entrada los reportajes que hicieron posible este reconocimiento. La categoría de sostenibilidad aborda la conservación del medio ambiente, el clima y la energía, así como los recursos hídricos, mediante políticas para mantener corredores de vida silvestre, proteger plantas nativas y ampliar las áreas de conservación del municipio. En cuanto al clima y la energía, el plan busca promover la reducción de residuos, fomentar la energía solar y disminuir las emisiones de carbono durante los próximos 10 años. También pretende garantizar la disponibilidad de agua mediante la ampliación de programas de conservación, tales como la diversificación de las fuentes de agua, la limitación del uso de césped natural y el fomento de la recolección de agua de lluvia. Para mantener la estabilidad económica y financiera, el plan aborda las finanzas municipales, así como el sector empresarial y el turismo, estableciendo políticas para gestionar el presupuesto local, diversificar las fuentes de ingresos, ocupar locales comerciales vacíos, apoyar a las empresas locales y diversificar las industrias. Por último, la categoría de desarrollo se ocupa de la vivienda, el uso del suelo y el transporte, con el objetivo de fomentar una oferta diversa de opciones habitacionales desde casas adosadas hasta condominios y, al mismo tiempo, limitar la construcción de complejos de apartamentos de alta densidad. El plan incluye una lista detallada de acciones para equilibrar el entorno de Oro Valley con el desarrollo comunitario en materia de transporte, prioriza el mantenimiento de la calidad de las carreteras, la reducción de la dependencia del vehículo particular mediante el transporte público y el fomento tanto de la eficiencia como de la seguridad. Si los votantes rechazan el plan, seguirá vigente el plan de 2016 hasta que se apruebe uno nuevo. El plan no crea nuevos impuestos ni establece el presupuesto municipal. Los residentes de Oro Valley votarán sobre el plan el 3 de noviembre. Allison Kuester es estudiante de la Universidad Northwestern y pasante en El Foco de Tucson. Puede contactarla en allisonkuester2029@u.northwestern.edu.  Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa4ad75342cf4db903dc5 Iowa Dem Senate candidate says he's too busy campaigning to attend all state House votes te 2026-10-14T15:50:05.471Z Iowa Dem Senate candidate says he's too busy campaigning to attend all state House votes Democratic Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek defended his attendance record after being called out by his opponent, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, during a Tuesday night debate for the state's open Senate seat. Hinson remarked on Turek's absences while responding to a question posed to both candidates about Iowa's rising cancer rates. "You have to show up to vote for things like pediatric cancer research, and I've invested in legislation to make sure that we're redirecting those resources to get to where it needs to go to help get to the bottom of this cancer crisis," Hinson said. As Fox News Digital first uncovered, Turek missed 261 votes in Iowa's state legislature from Jan. 12, 2026, through May 3, representing nearly 58% of the total votes during that time. The debate's moderator asked Turek directly why he missed the votes. DEM SENATE HOPEFUL RIPPED AS 'ABSENTEE LEGISLATOR' AFTER MISSING NEARLY 60% OF VOTES "I have gone out there, and I have met with Iowans all over the state, all 99 counties, hundreds of public forums," Turek responded. FOX NEWS POLL: TUREK, HINSON IN CLOSE IOWA SENATE RACE "Meanwhile, Ashley Hinson, since she's decided to run for U.S. Senate, has not done one in-person town forum. Also, in my first three years in the legislature, [I had] more than a 90% attendance record," Turek continued. "I want to ask again, though, why did you miss those votes?" the moderator repeated. MEDIA NARRATIVE PREDICTING BLUE WAVE IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATE NOT MESHING WITH LOCAL REPUBLICANS: 'FIRED UP' "I'm out campaigning. I'm out meeting Iowans all over all 99 counties. I've done hundreds of in-person town halls. Meanwhile, Ashley Hinson, since she's running for the U.S. Senate, has not done a single in-person town hall," he said. Hinson objected to the notion that she hasn't done any town halls during the campaign cycle. FOX NEWS POLL: A CLOSE SENATE CONTEST IS BREWING IN IOWA "I've done more town halls than the percentage of time he showed up to work this year. 42% of the time is all Rep. Turek showed up to work this year. That's two out of every five days of work," Hinson said. "Iowans, if you're watching tonight, you should know if you don't show up to work two out of five days, you're not getting a promotion. You're getting fired. I am proud of my bipartisan record working with both parties to get things across the finish line. I rank in the top 20% of bipartisan lawmakers in Congress and I have a 99% attendance record even while running a statewide campaign," she concluded. OBAMA ENDORSES DEMOCRATIC IOWA STATE REP RUNNING FOR US SENATE AGAINST TRUMP-BACKED HOUSE REPUBLICAN Turek, before the moderator moved on, chimed in, adding, "She also missed 193 votes." A spokesperson for the Hinson campaign clarified to Fox News Digital that the 193 votes Hinson missed accounted for her entire time in Congress, while the 261 votes Turek missed were in the 2026 legislative session alone. IOWA GOP GOVERNOR NOMINEE RECOUNTS VIRAL CLASH THAT PUT OBAMA ON THE SPOT AT 2009 TOWN HALL The Hinson campaign also disputed the idea that she hasn't held any town halls. "Since being elected to Congress, Ashley Hinson has held 47 in-person town halls and more than 30 telephone town halls — speaking directly to Iowans about the issues that matter most to them," Billy Fuerst, the Hinson campaign communications director, told Fox News Digital. TRUMP-BACKED IOWA US SENATE HOPEFUL SAYS IRAN WAR MUST 'BE BROUGHT TO A SUCCESSFUL AND IMMEDIATE END' "Ashley has a 98.8% lifetime voting record while Josh Turek registered a 42% voting record in the State House this year. Ashley missed 16% (94 of 553) of committee amendment votes over the course of her congressional tenure, but has been present for all final passage votes (final passage votes include the amendment language) in her time on the Appropriations Committee — 70 total bills since 2021," Fuerst concluded. Rep. Turek and his campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital for comment. Fox News Digital's Leo Briceno contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa25a75342cf4db903d5e Jamaica accepts first flight of third-country deportations from US amid looming Supreme Court battle te 2026-10-14T15:40:10.743Z Jamaica accepts first flight of third-country deportations from US amid looming Supreme Court battle Jamaica began receiving third-country deportations from the U.S. this week, with the first flight of migrants arriving on Tuesday. President Donald Trump's administration has used the third-country policy to deport migrants who claim that their home countries are too dangerous to return to. Tuesday's flight saw 22 migrants land at Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport in Jamaica. VENEZUELANS, CUBANS, COLOMBIANS ARRIVE IN AFRICAN NATION UNDER TRUMP DEPORTATION DEAL Jamaican authorities signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. in June to allow transfers to begin. The agreement caps the number of migrants arriving to 25 "per fortnight." Jamaica's Ministry of National Security and Peace and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade released a joint statement clarifying the new program on Tuesday, according to NBC News. LIBERIA AGREES TO ACCEPT 1,200 THIRD-COUNTRY DEPORTEES FROM US WITHIN A YEAR "The government reiterates that this is a transit arrangement intended to facilitate the return of Third Country Nationals to their country of origin or other receiving countries, with the support of the IOM (International Organization for Migration)," the statement read. "The arrangement will not be funded by the Government of Jamaica," it continued. "No third-country national with criminal antecedents will be permitted to transit through Jamaica." FEDERAL APPEALS COURT DEALS BLOW TO TRUMP DEPORTATION AGENDA Third-country deportations have faced heavy attacks from critics of the Trump administration, and the Supreme Court is set to consider the legality of the policy in December. The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration in September to continue its deportations while the question is being litigated. TRUMP PLANS TO DEPORT IRANIANS TO VIOLENCE-PLAGUED CENTRAL AFRICAN NATION IN NEW DEAL Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson said they would have denied the administration's request for a stay. The decision gives the administration the immediate relief it sought as it presses ahead with third-country removals, even as the Supreme Court has yet to decide whether the policy remains. The dispute centers on the Trump administration's efforts to remove illegal aliens to third countries. Lower courts have not categorically prohibited those removals but have required procedures intended to give aliens an opportunity to raise claims that they could face persecution or torture in the destination country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa25975342cf4db903d50 Team USA hockey brothers connect to pull off historic NHL feat in dominant performance te 2026-10-14T15:40:09.353Z Team USA hockey brothers connect to pull off historic NHL feat in dominant performance The Tkachuk brothers have already shown what they can do on the global stage, but now, Matthew and Brady have the ability to wow the league more often. After helping Team USA win Olympic gold together earlier this year, Brady was traded to his brother's Florida Panthers, who won the Stanley Cup in the two seasons before the Carolina Hurricanes took home the hardware last season. When the move was made, hockey fans knew it was a matter of when, not if, the brothers would create magic together. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE It did not take long. In just their seventh game of the season, Brady scored a hat trick on Tuesday night, with each of his goals being assisted by Matthew, who had two other assists on the night. Brady also had an assist, meaning the brothers combined for nine points in Florida's 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. All of Brady's goals came within 8:03 of ice time in the second period. Brady Tkachuk became the ninth Panthers player with three goals in a period. He also had four points in the second as the brothers became the third and fourth Florida players with a four-point period. PHILADELPHIA SPORTS HIT ROCK BOTTOM AS EAGLES, PHILLIES, FLYERS ALL ARE HAVING ABYSMAL OCTOBER Brady became the ninth player in NHL history to have a hat trick in which each goal was assisted by his brother, and the first since Daniel Sedin got help from his brother, Henrik, in 2015. The Tkachuks teamed up for the first time in the 4 Nations Face Off in 2025, where each brother got into a fight within the first three seconds of their game against Canada. It was the first time international hockey had been played in a best-on-best format since the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Canada won that tournament with an overtime gold medal game, but the United States got the ultimate revenge in February, taking home its first gold medal since 1980. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa25775342cf4db903d30 Kamala Harris to Campaign for Democrats in Mississippi, New Hampshire and Wisconsin Ahead of Midterms te 2026-10-14T15:40:07.872Z Kamala Harris to Campaign for Democrats in Mississippi, New Hampshire and Wisconsin Ahead of Midterms Former Vice President Kamala Harris will also rally for Democratic candidates in Georgia and Nevada. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acfa25675342cf4db903d27 Sexual Assault Report at Chicago Frat Roils Another Elite Campus te 2026-10-14T15:40:06.395Z Sexual Assault Report at Chicago Frat Roils Another Elite Campus The University of Chicago said the suspect and victim were not students at the school. But the accusation drew scrutiny and outrage after revelations of a reported gang rape at Cornell University in New York. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf9fff75342cf4db903cc9 Foul-mouthed anti-war protesters repeatedly derail Hegseth's remarks at Army event in DC te 2026-10-14T15:30:07.551Z Foul-mouthed anti-war protesters repeatedly derail Hegseth's remarks at Army event in DC Protesters repeatedly interrupted War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s headline appearance at the Army’s biggest annual conference on Wednesday, calling him a "war criminal" and a "coward" in protest of the Iran war. At least five times in the first half hour of a panel, foul-mouthed anti-war protesters shouted at Hegseth, calling him a ‘f---ing Nazi’ among other insults. Hegseth responded with chuckles and sarcastic comments, at first — but his reactions became increasingly short and irritated as he slammed the 'semi-coordinated' attack as one-by-one protesters emerged among the crowd in Washington, D.C. PETE HEGSETH HEADS TO CAPITOL HILL TO DEFEND TRUMP'S IRAN WAR AS 60-DAY CONGRESSIONAL DEADLINE LOOMS "You’re not a warrior you’re a coward!" one demonstrator shouted at Hegseth. "She thinks highly of me," the Pentagon chief quipped after one outburst, which led to brief applause from the crowd. The protesters were spread among the room and waited a few minutes between outbursts to interrupt the panel with their anti-war messages. As Hegseth said as he saw a pattern emerging among the outbreaks, he acknowledged: "Appears we have a bit of a tactic." The demonstrators were forcibly removed by security for the event — with at least one woman needing to be carried out of the room by multiple officers while she continued to scream her protest. The panel with Hegseth included acting Army Secretary Adam Telle, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink and assistant Secretary for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict Derrick Evans. As the disruptions continued, the speakers stopped pausing amid the din of shouting and tried to talk over the protesters. It’s unclear how the protesters received credentials to attend the event known as AUSA, which brings together Army brass and the defense contractors that service them. EMERGING TECH HAS NEW ARMY LEADERS WARNING TROOPS CAN'T ‘AI’ THEIR WAY TO VICTORY ON THE BATTLEFIELD The panel focused on Project Agincourt, the Pentagon’s initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous weapons and military systems. Hegseth joined senior leadership from the service branches to discuss how the military plans to integrate drones, robotics and other autonomous technologies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf9da975342cf4db903c7b Trump immigration policies could turn away much-needed foreign doctors, critics say te 2026-10-14T15:20:09.950Z Trump immigration policies could turn away much-needed foreign doctors, critics say Dr. Sindhura Manubolu, the director of the family medicine program at the Long Island City Health Center in New York, received her medical degree in India. Some fear the Trump administration’s immigration policies will dissuade or prevent doctors who earned their medical degrees in foreign countries from practicing in the United States. (Photo by Shalina Chatlani/Stateline) As the nation’s physician shortage worsens, some fear the Trump administration’s immigration policies will dissuade or prevent doctors who earned their medical degrees in foreign countries from practicing in the United States. Among all U.S. doctors, an estimated one quarter were educated abroad. But they make up an even larger proportion of physicians in many specialties, including internal medicine (41%), endocrinology (46%) and geriatrics (52%). The U.S. has long welcomed foreign-educated physicians as a way to ameliorate its doctor shortage. Already, an estimated 102 million Americans live in communities that don’t have enough primary care providers, according to the federal Health Resources and Services Administration. The agency projects a shortage of 141,160 full-time physicians by 2038. Foreign-educated doctors are slightly more likely than American ones to work in areas with a shortage of primary care providers. And doctors who are here on H-1B visas — a federal program that allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire non-citizen workers for health care jobs and other positions requiring specialized knowledge — are more likely to work in high-poverty areas. But last August, the Trump administration issued a rule increasing the fee for employers hiring workers through the H-1B visa program to $100,000, up from between $2,000 and $5,000. It also has issued a travel ban on residents of 39 countries. And earlier this month, the U.S. State Department broadened its “online presence review” of applicants for H-1B and other visas to ensure that they do not “pose a threat to national security or public safety.” “The United States remains vigilant throughout the visa issuance process to confirm that applicants do not intend to cause harm to Americans or threaten U.S. interests,” the State Department said in its announcement of the expanded vetting. Dr. Tarun Ramesh, a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and a health policy researcher at Harvard Medical School, said Trump’s policies will make it more expensive for hospitals and other healthcare employers to hire foreign physicians and might dissuade many international doctors from coming here at all. “We’ve created a system where we depend heavily on physicians trained abroad, and at the same time, we create immigration policies that make it harder for those physicians to enter, to train, to remain in the country,” Ramesh said. “And that intersection of both the health workforce and immigration workforce and immigration policy makes it a clear tension.” Both left-leaning and conservative states have taken steps to attract foreign physicians. As of the middle of this year, about two-dozen states of every political bent had enacted laws to make it easier for foreign nationals to get their U.S. medical licenses. Georgia Republican state Sen. Dr. Ben Watson, who co-sponsored a law in his state, said there simply aren’t enough U.S. medical school graduates to keep pace with population growth. He said one of his main goals is to increase the number of doctors in rural areas. “We did it in several different stages to assure quality,” Watson said. “Hopefully we can encourage rural migration from that standpoint, also.” Since 1994, states also have used the federal Conrad 30 Waiver Program to boost the number of doctors in underserved areas. The law allows a limited number of foreign medical school graduates who have trained in the U.S. using a J-1 visa to waive the normal requirement that they return to their home countries for two years before applying to come back — as long as they practice in an underserved area. In increasing the H-1B visa fee, the Trump administration argued that some employers, especially tech companies, have abused the program by using it to replace native-born workers with foreigners who will work for less, rather than using it to fill jobs they can’t find Americans to do. “American IT workers have reported they were forced to train the foreign workers who were taking their jobs and to sign nondisclosure agreements about this indignity as a condition of receiving any form of severance,” President Donald Trump said in the executive order he issued in September 2025. “This suggests H-1B visas are not being used to fill occupational shortages or obtain highly skilled workers who are unavailable in the United States.” But 20 Democratic-led states sued to stop the fee increase, and in June a federal judge ruled in their favor. The administration was thwarted again in September, but it isn’t giving up: its latest proposal is to levy a $103,265 fee for a subset of H-1B applicants. Even as the legal wrangling continues, the administration’s proposal has had an effect. In November survey of its members, the American Hospital Association found that 64% of hospitals that utilize the H-1B program had paused, deferred or limited recruitment because of the possibility of the $100,000 fee. Andrew Wizner, an attorney who represents medical institutions that hire foreign medical school graduates, said the onslaught of new rules, legislative holdups, and confusing court decisions almost certainly has dissuaded some H-1B and J-1 visa applicants from applying to practice or train here. “If you’re outside the U.S. and loosely following, (you might think) ‘Oh, there’s this rule, and I heard a court may have set it aside, but I don’t really know how their system works, their judicial system, and what that means,’” Wizner said. He said the message that foreign-educated doctors are receiving is a simple one: “Don’t come here.” Bradley Cunningham, a regulatory affairs and policy analyst at the Association of American Medical Colleges, said most hospitals simply can’t afford to navigate the new legal challenges and fees associated with H-1B visas. “There’s a tremendous amount of confusion and misinformation about what’s going on,” Cunningham said. Like Wizner, he said he suspects the uncertainty swirling around H-1B visas is causing many would-be applicants to think twice about coming to the U.S. “We can’t determine causality, but I can’t imagine that that is helping the situation any more when you’re talking about having to commit your family to come overseas to train at an institution and not having security or assurance that you can complete your training.” Stateline reporter Shalina Chatlani can be reached at schatlani@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf9da775342cf4db903c2f Save 50% on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket and join the last two days in San Francisco’s Moscone West te 2026-10-14T15:20:07.212Z Save 50% on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket and join the last two days in San Francisco’s Moscone West Get 50% discount on the last two days of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Oct. 14-25, in San Francisco's Moscone West. Register now and join the rest of the startup ecosystem. Today, it's all about physical and software AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf9da575342cf4db903c26 Deezer will soon let you filter out AI-generated music te 2026-10-14T15:20:05.583Z Deezer will soon let you filter out AI-generated music Deezer said that the new toggle will be rolled out by the end of the year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf9b4f75342cf4db903bc1 Floqer’s AI agents research sales prospects so teams don’t have to te 2026-10-14T15:10:07.368Z Floqer’s AI agents research sales prospects so teams don’t have to Floqer is an autonomous customer knowledge platform that provides business-to-business sales and marketing teams with an AI-powered database designed to continuously collect, organize, and update the information used to understand their customers. Floqer is pitching Wednesday on the Startup Battlefi Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf9b4d75342cf4db903bb8 Zenzap raises $44M for its AI chat app that aims to replace WhatsApp in the workplace te 2026-10-14T15:10:05.533Z Zenzap raises $44M for its AI chat app that aims to replace WhatsApp in the workplace Zenzap is used by organizations including Starbucks and Taco Bell Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf98f875342cf4db903b7c Phillies commit to Don Mattingly as full-time manager after up-and-down interim campaign te 2026-10-14T15:00:09.017Z Phillies commit to Don Mattingly as full-time manager after up-and-down interim campaign The Philadelphia Phillies are committed to Don Mattingly. The Phils fired Rob Thomson from his managerial post in the midst of the season and brought in Donnie Baseball on an interim basis. With Mattingly in the clubhouse, the Phillies turned their season around but narrowly escaped a late-season collapse, and they lost in the National League Wild Card Series to the Atlanta Braves. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But the Phillies must have liked what they saw, Mattingly will have the interim tag taken off and be hired full time. He signed a two-year deal, the team announced Wednesday. It, of course, should be noted that Mattingly's son, Preston, is the general manager of the team. The Phillies were 9-19 when they fired Thomson, and Mattingly's Phillies went 73-45 in their next 118 games, but they lost five of their last 15. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Philadelphia will be the third team that Mattingly has been the manager of, along with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins. Mattingly was the bench coach for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2023 through their pennant-winning season of 2025 but stepped down shortly after they lost the World Series. Mattingly has been in professional baseball since 1979 and has yet to win a World Series — the 2025 Fall Classic was the first one he appeared in. The Phillies' main core of Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber isn't going anywhere, while Aaron Nola and Christopher Sanchez are under contract for several more years. Philadelphia has had an open window throughout this decade, as Harper won his second MVP in 2021. But they lost the World Series in 2022 and have gone backward since then, losing in the 2023 NLCS, the 2024 and 2025 NLDS and the Wild Card this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf98f675342cf4db903b48 Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff amid intensifying competition for user attention te 2026-10-14T15:00:06.242Z Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff amid intensifying competition for user attention Netflix said most of the cuts would affect its product, tech, legal, and human resources departments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf96ad75342cf4db903b14 Adopt a pet te 2026-10-14T14:50:21.281Z Adopt a pet These animals are available for adoption through the Bullhead City Animal Resource Center (BARC). It is located at 2435 Miracle Mile in Bullhead City. BARC's hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf96a275342cf4db903ae2 Mystery woman sought after American found dead in Costa Rican tourist destination te 2026-10-14T14:50:10.377Z Mystery woman sought after American found dead in Costa Rican tourist destination Costa Rican authorities are searching for a woman who is suspected of homicide after an American citizen was found dead in late September. The Judicial Investigation Agency in Costa Rica, their country's equivalent of the FBI, said the agency is seeking the public's help to identify a woman suspected of homicide after an American citizen who they identified as "Fleming" was found dead on Sept. 27 at a condominium near the beach. The 74-year-old American citizen entered a condo in Playas del Coco, a seaside town in a popular tourist area on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast, at 4:50 p.m. on Sept. 27, according to Costa Rican authorities. The woman was allegedly seen leaving the condo without him. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Authorities then located his body, which had head injuries were likely caused by blunt objects, according to officials. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The woman hasn't yet been identified, but authorities say she has "a fair complexion, a slender build, and black hair, and stands approximately 1.60 meters tall." SEND US A TIP At the time of the alleged homicide, the woman was wearing blue denim shorts, sandals, and a white bra that had chain-like accessories on it. She was seen in security video released by police walking down a street with another woman. The Judicial Investigation Agency in Costa Rica is asking anyone who may have information about the incident or the woman to contact 800-800-0645. Fox News Digital has reached out to the State Department for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf96a075342cf4db903ad9 African nations on ‘knife’s edge’ as US embassy warns Americans of long-range attacks te 2026-10-14T14:50:08.895Z African nations on ‘knife’s edge’ as US embassy warns Americans of long-range attacks The entire Horn of Africa region is said to be on a knife’s edge. As explosions reportedly claimed to be caused by drones hit Ethiopia's capital city in early October, the U.S. embassy in Addis Ababa warned U.S. citizens of the danger of ‘long-range attacks.' Analysts say there’s a high probability that Ethiopia and Eritrea are about to erupt in a new war, with worrying regional backing for both sides. Former CIA analyst and National Security Council Africa director Cameron Hudson says the Trump administration needs to become more involved. He told Fox News Digital, "Regional leaders will say privately that they don’t want a regional war. But with so many armed actors and so much meddling going on in each other’s countries, a regional conflagration becomes increasingly likely. It is this kind of miscalculation that the Trump Administration needs to be working now to guard against." EXCLUSIVE: TRUMP ENVOY BLASTS SOUTH AFRICA OVER HATEFUL ‘KILL' CHANT, SAYS COUNTRY IS DRIFTING TOWARD US FOES The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa took to its website to caution Americans in Ethiopia that it "is aware of reports of possible long-range attacks directed at Ethiopian military installations on several instances in October of this year. U.S. citizens should accordingly exercise caution and follow the advice of local authorities." The Embassy also hit out at reported disinformation, "some social media accounts contain false and misleading reports about the security situation in Ethiopia. U.S. citizens are urged to verify information using multiple sources or reliable information." Indeed, although explosions in and around Addis Ababa, mainly at military installations, can be confirmed as having taken place, it cannot be established that the frightening spectacle of drones crashing into buildings in a major African city which houses the headquarters of the African Union happened. Requests for comment to the Ethiopian government were not returned. TRUMP GETS MAJOR WIN AGAINST CHINA IN AFRICAN RARE EARTH MINERALS RACE Dr. Jalale Getachew Birru, Regional Expert of the U.S.-based Armed Conflict Location and Event Data research group, told Fox News Digital this is potentially a worrying development. "If identified as an aerial or drone attack, they exceed the capabilities of Ethiopia’s domestic insurgent groups, confirming Ethiopia's allegation of foreign state involvement." The rebel groups opposing Ethiopia’s government have joined together to form the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival. This coalition claimed responsibility for the Addis Ababa attacks, stating they used drones. Blen Mamo, executive director of the Ethiopian Horn Review thinktank, is also concerned about a new phase of conflict using drones. Mamo told Fox News Digital, "should the Alliance for Survival possess drone capabilities, it could fundamentally alter the dynamics of the conflict, refocusing strategic control on aerial dominance. " In early October, Ethiopian troops pushed out rebel groups who had occupied the Tigrayan capital, Mekelle. This operation ended a four-year-long ceasefire between Ethiopia and Tigray, the northernmost province of Ethiopia. Last week, reports claimed Eritrean troops had entered Ethiopia. Although the allegations have not been independently verified, Fox News Digital has seen multiple videos showing what appears to be large convoys of trucks carrying uniformed soldiers passing through the Ethiopian city of Adigrat. Addis Ababa is said to have subsequently launched drone attacks and pushed the Eritreans back over the border. The latest fighting was sparked principally by Ethiopia’s statements that it wants to get access to Red Sea ports. The country became landlocked when Eritrea became independent in 1993. In a speech as he was sworn in for a new 5-year term Oct. 5, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said sea access was "of vital importance to Ethiopia’s civilization." He added, "Based on the principle of give and take, we will work diligently to ensure that Ethiopia has an outlet to the sea." US VISA CLASH EXPOSES SUDAN’S FORGOTTEN WAR AS FOREIGN POWERS COMPETE FOR STRATEGIC FOOTHOLD Possible regional expansion of any conflict also comes from the creation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egypt and Sudan are at odds with Addis Ababa, after it built the dam across the Blue Nile , affecting access to water to these countries which are downstream. Egypt this month took up a formal position against Ethiopia, when it created a coalition with Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia. The State Department has been active diplomatically to try and resolve the situation. A spokesperson told Fox News Digital Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met this month with Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and spoke with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos. Also, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Frank Garcia met with Minister Saleh. The spokesperson added, "Both U.S. officials underscored the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity for all countries in the Horn of Africa." Following these discussions, State Department spokesman Thomas "Tommy" Piggott released a statement, saying, "Increasing cross-border tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have the potential to affect the entire region. The Horn of Africa cannot sustain another military conflict and humanitarian crisis. A conflict jeopardizes ongoing U.S. collaboration on shared interests with both countries." Piggott added, "We strongly urge Ethiopia and Eritrea to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of their neighbors , exercise maximum restraint and return to dialogue and cooperation as agreed in their 2018 peace framework. Peace through dialogue is the only path toward sustainable security, economic growth, and prosperity." The Horn Review’s Mamo told Fox News Digital the reality on the ground is "increasingly pointing toward a conflict that may prove impossible to avoid," and warned of Egypt’s motives: "Parallel military and technical cooperation with Asmara (the capital of Eritrea) also adds strategic depth along Ethiopia’s northern frontier, while Egypt’s expanding role in Somalia and Red Sea port initiatives extends its regional influence." "The situation in Ethiopia and in the region is extremely dynamic," analyst Cameron Hudson told Fox News Digital.  Hudson added, "The question remains, given the weakness of the internal (rebel) coalition, will external forces attempt to step in and exert greater leverage against Abiy." He continued, "We are seeing Eritrea begin to move forces into Ethiopia, while a coalition of regional states including Somalia, Egypt, Sudan and Eritrea have issued a statement that amounts to a veiled threat against Ethiopia and its regional ambitions to establish a Red Sea naval presence and expand a series of hydroelectric dams on the Nile. The entire Horn of Africa region is on a knife’s edge and it is being made only more complicated by Houthi efforts to shut Red Sea shipping and the war in Iran." "The risk of regional conflict remains high," Hudson said. "Egypt would be happy to see Ethiopia bogged down in internal conflict and unable to pursue its ambitions on the Nile and in the Red Sea. Similarly, Sudan hopes that internal conflict in Ethiopia distracts Addis from its support of the rapid support forces militia in Sudan’s war." "Local disputes can quickly become regional and international disputes with global consequences very quickly in this corner of the world," Hudson added, "closure of the Bab el Mandab straight, owing to unchecked tensions and violence across the Red Sea, will quickly be felt in the U.S." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf969f75342cf4db903ad0 Missing Summer Wells' father arrested on domestic assault charge in Tennessee te 2026-10-14T14:50:07.611Z Missing Summer Wells' father arrested on domestic assault charge in Tennessee Donald Wells, the 61-year-old father of missing Summer Wells, has been arrested again — this time on a domestic assault charge, according to court records in Tennessee. Hawkins County Jail records show he was booked into custody at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday and was scheduled for arraignment at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Additional details were not immediately available. Neither a spokesperson for the Wells family or the sheriff's office immediately responded to requests for comment. MISSING SUMMER WELLS: JAILED DAD WRITES NOTE ‘TO THE PERSON OR PERSONS RESPONSIBLE' FROM INSIDE COUNTY LOCKUP The elder Wells has been arrested before on domestic assault, DUI and firearms charges unrelated to his daughter's disappearance, which remains unsolved. He was also served with a civil order of protection on behalf of his wife back in 2020. Summer Wells was 5 when she vanished from her family's home in rural Rogersville, Fox News Digital has reported previously. She would now be 10, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has released an age-progressed image showing what she may have looked like as a 9-year-old. MISSING TENNESSEE CHILD SUMMER WELLS: REWARD REACHES $58,000 Summer's mother, Candus Bly, told police she last saw her daughter at their home on Ben Hill Road in Rogersville on June 15, 2021 — when she said the child came inside from planting flowers with her grandmother. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS The parents have maintained that they believe someone entered their 11-acre property, lured the girl outside and took her. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X No suspects have been publicly identified but investigators had been looking for a potential witness — the driver of a red pickup truck that had full-sized ladder racks and white buckets in the bed. GOT A TIP? When she was last seen, Summer was about 3 feet tall and around 40 pounds. At the time she went missing, she was wearing gray pants, a pink shirt, and may have been barefoot. She has blonde hair. TENNESSEE PARENTS' SONS IN CUSTODY AFTER DISAPPEARANCE OF DAUGHTER SUMMER WELLS LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The couple's other children were taken from their home after Summer vanished. According to the family's website, the parents were cleared by a Department of Child Services investigation but have not regained custody of their sons. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Summer’s parents both have criminal records, and Bly’s sister, Rose Marie Bly, was reported missing from Wisconsin in 2009 in a case that remains unsolved. Anyone with information on Summer's whereabouts is asked to all the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office at 423-272-7121 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Tips can be emailed to TipsToTBI@tn.gov. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf969d75342cf4db903aaf Talarico has an edge in nearly every poll, but the Texas Senate race is tightening. te 2026-10-14T14:50:05.911Z Talarico has an edge in nearly every poll, but the Texas Senate race is tightening. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf945275342cf4db903a13 NPR affiliate apologizes for sponsoring anarchist event linked to anti-ICE attackers te 2026-10-14T14:40:18.814Z NPR affiliate apologizes for sponsoring anarchist event linked to anti-ICE attackers An NPR affiliate is apologizing after sponsoring an anarchist book fair that publicly expressed solidarity with defendants prosecuted over a violent attack on a Texas ICE detention facility that left a police officer wounded. New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) acknowledged it "erred" by accepting an invitation to sponsor and host a table at the "New Hampshire Anarchist Book Fair" in Hanover, New Hampshire, saying the decision ran afoul of its standards against involvement in activities that could be viewed as political. "NHPR erred in accepting an invitation to sponsor and host a table at the Anarchist Book Festival in Hanover on Saturday," the station said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital by NHPR President and CEO Jim Schachter. "Our code of ethics makes clear that we should not compromise the integrity of our journalism by involvement in anything that can be viewed as political." NPR GETS $80 MILLION GIFT FROM DEMOCRATIC MEGADONOR IN MAJOR BOOST AFTER LOSING GOVERNMENT FUNDING "No one from NHPR's newsroom was aware of or involved in the decision to participate in this event," the statement added. "We remain committed to our mission of independent, trustworthy journalism for everyone in New Hampshire, and we are evaluating our internal processes to ensure mistakes like this don't happen again." The controversy centers on promotional materials for the event that declared, " Solidarity with the Prairieland Defendants" — a reference to defendants prosecuted in connection with a July 4, 2025, attack on the Prairieland Detention Center, an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas. RUBIO PUTS ENTIRE WORLD ON NOTICE AGAINST RISE OF 'POISONOUS' FAR-LEFT TERROR 'MASKED AS EQUALITY' Federal prosecutors said members of what they described as a North Texas Antifa cell launched a coordinated attack on the facility, using fireworks and vandalism to draw law enforcement officers outside while armed participants positioned themselves nearby. An Alvarado police officer responding to the scene was shot in the neck. Nine defendants were later convicted of federal offenses stemming from the attack, while seven others pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists, according to the Justice Department. "NHPR didn't 'err,' they got caught," posted the Carroll County Republicans on X. "There better not be any taxpayer money going to this domestic terrorist allied corporation." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "NHPR promoting Antifa (shocking, I know)," added New Hampshire state Rep. Kristin Noble. Referring to NHPR's statement that its journalists were not aware of the event, state Rep. Keith Ammon quipped: "Don't feel bad. I thought it was a fair about cookbooks." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf944e75342cf4db9039f3 6 Dead in Wisconsin Plane Crash te 2026-10-14T14:40:14.298Z 6 Dead in Wisconsin Plane Crash The aircraft crashed in the town of Dellona on Tuesday night, killing five adults and one child, local authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf944975342cf4db9039d6 TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 2 te 2026-10-14T14:40:09.038Z TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 2 Day 2 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, full of all themes across AI, investor-only session, more roundtables, and more. Register to save 50% on your pass. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf91f275342cf4db9039b7 City of Flagstaff to honor Gene Munger with plaque dedication te 2026-10-14T14:30:10.927Z City of Flagstaff to honor Gene Munger with plaque dedication Before his death in 2023, Gene Munger was an advocate for literacy and a dedicated volunteer in Flagstaff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf91f075342cf4db903990 Ilhan Omar’s husband insists he has ‘no concerns’ amid federal immigration investigation te 2026-10-14T14:30:08.122Z Ilhan Omar’s husband insists he has ‘no concerns’ amid federal immigration investigation Rep. Ilhan Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, insisted he has "no concerns" about federal investigations into the Minnesota Democrat’s immigration paperwork after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents raided the couple’s Washington, D.C., home. "My wife came here when she was 12 years old as a child war refugee," Mynett told Fox News Digital. "No concerns." His comments came the same day that Omar’s relatives were reportedly issued subpoenas, the New York Times reported Tuesday, as part of HSI’s investigation into her immigration paperwork. At least two of Omar's relatives were subpoenaed — one was confirmed to be Omar’s sister, Sahra Noor. Fox News has also learned that subpoenas have been sent to multiple family members of Omar. The subpoenas were issued one day after federal agents searched their Washington, D.C., residence, as first reported by Fox News Digital, as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into her immigration pathway to the United States, two sources familiar with the probe told Fox News Digital. ILHAN OMAR’S EMBATTLED HUSBAND APPEARS AT SCENE OF HSI RAID IN MIDST OF CRIMINAL FRAUD INVESTIGATION It was also reported by the New York Post on Tuesday that Omar’s staff helped to get her birth year adjusted from 1981 to 1982 in the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, as well as other sites such as Wikipedia and media outlets. The altered birthdate was published during her entire time serving in Minnesota’s House and for months into her time serving in Congress. She claims that she became a naturalized citizen by obtaining derivative citizenship through her father, Nur Omar Mohamed, when she was 17 years old — five years after leaving Somalia, as a "child war refugee," according to what Mynett described her as to Fox News Digital. Omar continues to deny allegations of immigration fraud amid HSI’s raid of her home. WATCH: ILHAN OMAR DENIES FEDS HAVE CONTACTED HER AFTER BORDER CZAR HOMAN CONFIRMS 'CRIMINAL' INVESTIGATION "For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation," Omar posted to X on Monday. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced on Tuesday that her office is also investigating Omar's financial disclosures about reporting of her and Mynett’s shared net worth. Scrutiny of Omar's finances intensified after her 2024 congressional financial disclosure listed business interests associated with Mynett valued between $6 million and $30 million. Omar's office subsequently said the figures were incorrect and amended the filing. The largest change in the documents was from Mynett’s assets. His reported ownership interests in both his winery and venture capital advisory firm, which were previously valued in the millions of dollars, are listed with no value now. ILHAN OMAR'S OFFICE SAYS SHE'S ‘NOT A MILLIONAIRE’ AFTER $30M FILING REVISED DOWN TO UNDER $100K: REPORT In Omar’s 2024 financial disclosure records, Mynett’s share in his winery was valued between $1 million and $5 million, and his share at the venture capital advisory firm was valued between $5 million and $25 million. Now, his equity interests are both listed at $0. Omar's office previously told Fox News Digital that Mynett has partners in both businesses and said the earlier disclosure mistakenly reflected the businesses' total equity rather than his ownership interest. The office also said the original filing listed assets without accounting for liabilities. Fox News Digital’s Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf91ee75342cf4db903987 Dem senator says 'zero interest in running for president' in debate with GOP opponent te 2026-10-14T14:30:06.537Z Dem senator says 'zero interest in running for president' in debate with GOP opponent Incumbent Sen. John Ossoff, D-Ga., who has repeatedly shot down the prospect of mounting a 2028 presidential bid, reiterated his position during a Tuesday night Georgia U.S. Senate debate. Atlanta Journal-Constitution chief political reporter Greg Bluestein pressed Ossoff about the issue during the Atlanta Press Club U.S. Senate debate at the Georgia Public Broadcasting studios. "Senator Ossoff, you've repeatedly said you won't run for president in 2028, but your name continues to surface as a potential contender," Bluestein said, adding, "So will you pledge right now tonight to serve your full six-year term if you win?" "Yes, I will," Ossoff replied. "I have zero interest in running for president. I'm not running for president. I'm running for re-election to the Senate."  GOP GOVERNOR CANDIDATE SKIPS DEBATE AGAINST FORMER BIDEN ADVISOR, REPLACED BY EMPTY PODIUM The Democrat faces Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., in the Peach State contest, a Republican congressman who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since early 2023. Collins pushed during the debate, saying Ossoff "is running for president" and will "be your DSA candidate," apparently referring to the Democratic Socialists of America. EXCLUSIVE: OSSOFF CHALLENGED TO RETURN EPSTEIN-LINKED DONATION OR RETRACT 'EPSTEIN CLASS' ATTACK Ossoff has served in the U.S. Senate since early 2021. While President Donald Trump has endorsed Collins, former President Barack Obama is backing Ossoff. REPUBLICAN SOUNDS ALARM ON RISING DEM STAR: 'THIS GUY'S GOING TO BE A PROBLEM' The state — which currently has a Republican governor and two Democratic senators — went to Trump in the 2016 and 2024 presidential elections and to Joe Biden in 2020. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf8d5375342cf4db9038d3 Your phone may reveal doctor, church and pharmacy visits te 2026-10-14T14:10:27.469Z Your phone may reveal doctor, church and pharmacy visits Nobody needs to follow you to know where you went this week. The phone in your pocket can already keep a record of your movements. And parts of that information can end up in the hands of other companies. Your pharmacy. Your cardiologist. The church you attend on Sunday morning. The support group you'd rather nobody knew about. None of it necessarily comes from hacking. It can come from ordinary apps you installed yourself and the permissions you gave them. Here's how your movements can get out, who buys location data and the settings that can limit how much gets shared. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better healthcare. Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com WHAT YOUR INTERNET PROVIDER, WEBSITES AND ADVERTISERS SEE Smartphones can use advertising identifiers that help advertisers and developers measure ads and activity. On Apple devices, the system advertising identifier is known as the IDFA. Android devices can use Google's advertising ID. Advertising identifiers can help connect activity across apps when apps and advertising systems are permitted to use them. Combined with location data and other signals, those identifiers can help companies build a much more detailed trail of where a device has been. And a trail stops being anonymous fast. A device that sleeps at your address every night and turns up at a dialysis center every Tuesday and Thursday isn't much of a mystery to anyone who can connect those locations with other identifying information. An app asks for your location. Often for a fair reason, like providing a local forecast or showing the nearest pharmacy. What many people don't realize is that apps can include advertising and analytics software from outside companies. Depending on the app, its permissions and its privacy practices, that technology may collect or receive information about your device and location. Location information can also become part of the digital advertising ecosystem, where information about a device can pass among multiple companies. Once location data leaves your phone, controlling where it goes next becomes much harder. This isn't a theory about what could happen. The government spent years fighting one such case in court. On May 4, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement that bars the data broker Kochava and its subsidiary, Collective Data Solutions, from selling, sharing or disclosing sensitive location data without people's affirmative express consent, subject to the terms of the order. The FTC alleged Kochava sold location data from hundreds of millions of mobile devices that could track people to health facilities, places of worship and other sensitive locations. Kochava did not admit wrongdoing. Kochava wasn't alone. In December 2024, the FTC took action against two more location data companies, Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla, over allegations involving the sale of sensitive location data. In January 2025, Gravy Analytics was breached. A hacker posted what they claimed was 17 terabytes of stolen data on a Russian cybercrime forum. Security researchers examining a sample found more than 30 million location points, including phones at the White House, the Kremlin and military bases around the world. The data reportedly came from everyday apps, including games and dating apps. Think about what that means. A company collects movements. Regulators take action over how sensitive location data gets handled. Then criminals allegedly obtain a massive collection of data anyway. Strip out the technical language. A few weeks of location data can potentially reveal: Those last few can turn a privacy problem into a safety concern. A device that regularly leaves a home at the same time and returns two hours later can reveal patterns about when someone may be away. Location information can also make a scam call more convincing. "I'm calling from the billing office at the clinic on Oak Street about your visit last week" is much harder to dismiss when the clinic and timing happen to be correct. And with Medicare Open Enrollment beginning October 15, a caller who seems to know your doctor or pharmacy may sound more convincing than a random scammer. If you've ever tapped "Allow" on a weather app, a store app or a game, you may have shared it. You might have granted that permission years ago and forgotten about it. Even apps without precise location permission may be able to estimate your general area through information such as your internet connection. You can't make yourself invisible, but you can make your movements harder to track. You can't stop your phone from knowing where you are and still use every location-based feature. But you can limit which apps get that information and reduce some of the identifiers used for advertising and tracking. None of this takes technical skill, and you can tackle one part at a time. Advertising identifiers aren't the only way companies can recognize a device, but limiting them can remove one tool used to connect activity for advertising purposes. First, control whether apps can request permission to track you across other companies' apps and websites: When this setting is off, apps that request permission to track are treated as though you selected Ask App Not to Track. They cannot access Apple's system advertising identifier, known as the IDFA. Apple also has a separate setting for ads that Apple itself delivers: This second setting limits how Apple personalizes the ads it delivers in services such as the App Store, Apple News and Stocks. It is separate from the app-tracking control above. THE SCAMMER AT YOUR DOCTOR'S OFFICE MAY ALREADY KNOW WHO YOU ARE To check your advertising ID controls: Depending on your Galaxy model and software configuration, you may also find Google's advertising controls through Settings > Google > All services > Ads. Deleting the advertising ID prevents apps from accessing that particular Google advertising identifier. It does not prevent every form of advertising, analytics or device identification. Google says deleting the advertising ID removes that identifier. Apps that try to access it receive a string of zeros instead. Apps can still have their own privacy and advertising settings, so this does not eliminate every form of tracking. Now look at which apps can see where you are and whether they really need that access. You don't have to turn Location Services off completely. Doing so can interfere with useful features. Instead, focus on apps that have more access than they need. Pay particular attention to apps allowed to access your location all the time. Weather, shopping and similar apps often don't need continuous background access. YOUR HOME IS EMPTY. DO BURGLARS ALREADY KNOW? A weather app, for example, usually doesn't need to know exactly where you're standing. Navigation is one situation where precise location makes much more sense. Delete dormant apps. Every unused app is another set of permissions and data practices you may have forgotten about. If you haven't opened an app since last year and no longer need it, consider deleting it. If you have older relatives, their phones are worth checking next. They may be carrying years of old app permissions, and scammers frequently target older adults. Sit down with them for 10 minutes the next time you visit. Review location permissions, advertising controls and apps they no longer use. Changing these settings can reduce future collection and sharing, but it doesn't erase information that companies may have already collected. And here's the piece many people miss. A location trail by itself may consist largely of coordinates and device information. It becomes much more revealing when someone can connect those movements with a name, home address, phone number or relatives. Some of that identifying information can come from people-search and data broker sites that publish or sell personal details. You can run a quick free scan to see what a scammer would see if they looked you up right now. If it shows details you never agreed to publish, you'll be able to take action and get them removed. This is where I strongly recommend using a personal data removal service. These services can automatically send removal requests to hundreds of data brokers, including people-search websites, on your behalf. They can also keep monitoring and resubmitting requests when your information reappears, which is important because data can return even after it has been removed. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. Your phone can reveal far more about your life than you may realize. Location data can expose visits to doctors, pharmacies, places of worship and other sensitive locations, especially when it gets combined with advertising identifiers and other information about you. The FTC's actions against location data brokers show this is not a hypothetical privacy problem. And the Gravy Analytics breach showed what can happen when enormous collections of location information fall into the wrong hands. I would start by reviewing which apps have access to your location and removing access from anything that doesn't truly need it. Then limit app tracking on your iPhone or delete your advertising ID on Android if that option is available. These changes won't make you invisible, but they can reduce the amount of information available to build a detailed trail of where you go. And don't forget the phones belonging to parents or older relatives. Years of forgotten app permissions can leave far more information exposed than they realize. When was the last time you checked which apps on your phone can see your location? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf8d5075342cf4db9038ca Harry Styles challenged by GOP gov candidate to put migrant shot by ICE ‘on his tour bus’ after MSG tribute te 2026-10-14T14:10:24.817Z Harry Styles challenged by GOP gov candidate to put migrant shot by ICE ‘on his tour bus’ after MSG tribute New York GOP gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman decried Harry Styles as an "out-of-touch" elitist after the singer paid tribute at his Madison Square Garden performance to a migrant shot during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation. "I think Harry Styles should put that guy on his tour bus and tour around the country with this guy, who is a convicted criminal," he said Tuesday on "Fox & Friends." "He is alleged to have gang activity. He's alleged to be involved in drug-dealing poison to our children." Styles, who is doing a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden, took a moment during his show to honor 28-year-old Oscar Belgal, a migrant from the Dominican Republic who was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday while his 5-year-old son was in the back seat of the car. HARRY STYLES ADDRESSES ICE SHOOTING IN NEW YORK WITH CALL FOR ‘DIGNITY AND JUSTICE’ "I just want us to take a moment to think about Oscar Belgal tonight, and I want us to just think and remember to just look after each other," the singer said. Blakeman criticized Styles over the tribute, arguing that illegal immigrants with prior convictions should be deported and not defended by celebrities. "It's elitist, it's out-of-touch and quite frankly, it's wrong," he told Fox News. "We have to get these illegal migrants with criminal records out of our communities." METALLICA FRONTMAN JAMES HETFIELD BLASTS ENTERTAINERS PUSHING POLITICAL AGENDAS AT CONCERTS Belgal was shot after allegedly refusing to comply with officers conducting a targeted arrest operation. Senior ICE official Marcos Charles defended the officers during a Friday news conference, explaining what prompted them to open fire. Belgal has previous arrests for assault, robbery, drug possession and weapons possession, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Federal officials also alleged Belgal has ties to the Trinitarios street gang. "This is who [Styles] wants in our communities? This is who he sticks up for, rather than federal agents who just want to do their job?" Blakeman asked. TRUMP BRINGS MIKE TYSON ON STAGE AT SYRACUSE RALLY, JOKES THAT HE IS BRUCE BLAKEMAN'S PERSONAL SECURITY Blakeman, who is in the final weeks of his campaign for New York governor, argued that celebrities such as Styles are insulated from the consequences of the immigration policies they appear to support. "Harry Styles and elitists like him, they know that these criminals aren't going to move into their neighborhoods," he said. "They're going to move into neighborhoods with Hispanic and Latino populations, Asian-American populations, African-American and Caribbean populations, and hurt those communities and try and get those kids into their drug gangs." A DHS spokesperson also criticized the singer’s tribute in a statement to Fox News Digital, saying in part: "Imagine taking law enforcement advice from a man who dresses in women’s clothes while hiding behind armed private security." Fox News Digital reached out to Styles for comment. MAMDANI CALLS ICE A 'ROGUE' AGENCY AFTER NYC SHOOTING, CLAIMS AGENTS VIEW LAW AS 'MERELY A SUGGESTION' Blakeman’s comments against Styles come as New York leaders, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, continue to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts. More than 16,000 ICE detainers have not been honored by New York since January 2025, according to DHS, while Mamdani has called ICE "rotten to its core." Blakeman criticized Hochul as "out-of-touch" and accused her of putting New Yorkers in danger through her immigration agenda. Belgal is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn reportedly with a bullet lodged in his neck. His legal team said he is enduring "deplorable conditions" at the facility. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf8d4c75342cf4db9038c1 Stephen King's 'Carrie' gets updated spin with Mike Flanagan's bold take on classic story te 2026-10-14T14:10:20.821Z Stephen King's 'Carrie' gets updated spin with Mike Flanagan's bold take on classic story Mike Flanagan's new project "Carrie" appears likely to make some waves. Basic info: 'CRYSTAL LAKE' TRAILER REVEALS THE 'FRIDAY THE 13TH' ORIGIN STORY WITH LINDA CARDELLINI AS PAM VOORHEES Mike Flanagan is a legendary name in the horror genre, and unlike your typical slasher and gore content, his horror stories generally tell very complex stories that play out over a lengthy period of time. Below are his notable series: Flanagan reached a deal in 2022 to jump from Netflix to Amazon Studios ("The Fall of the House of Usher" was his final Netflix product), and "Carrie" is his first show for the company. Now, to be clear, I have never read the book written by Stephen King or seen any of the movies or TV products that were created. I know the 1976 film is considered a classic in the horror genre, and I understand the basic plot premise of a young woman ultimately terrorizing the people around her. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER I went into the premiere of "Carrie" more or less completely blind outside of the stated facts above, and as you all know, I prefer it that way most of the time. The series isn't a linear timeline through the premiere episode. It jumps between Carrie's introduction to being forced into a public school following her father's death and people being interviewed in a later timeline after some kind of horrific tragedy. In the school timeline Carrie is an isolated and shielded child struggling with her father's death and essentially thrown to the wolves at school. She's completely unprepared for the shift of not knowing much about the outside world to be bullied and traumatized by a school shooting drill. There's immediate signs of paranormal capabilities that nobody, Carrie included, have a handle on. In the later timeline, viewers don't see Carrie at all. There are only traumatized survivors, clear indications that a violent event has occurred and confirmed deaths of characters introduced in the premiere. Personally, I like the creative choice from Flanagan. It sets the stage to see Carrie's arc from innocent child to someone who plays a pivotal role (although, seemingly not alone based on what is shown in the premiere) of a live-altering event. One of the most interesting choices from Flanagan is that in the later timeline with the interviews, Carrie isn't painted as a villain by anyone. That would seem to indicate she will continue to be a sympathetic figure throughout season one. It will be fascinating to see that continue to unfold. I will tell you there are some painfully uncomfortable scenes in the premiere, especially one in a locker room, that are a bit difficult to sit through but do provide specific plot purposes. Through the premiere of "Carrie," I think it's safe to say Flanagan's first TV production since 2023 is going to spin up viewers just like all his previous works. The man has a grip on the genre, and appears primed to deliver again. Are you already watching? Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf8d4675342cf4db9038b8 GOP lawmaker urges Johnson to scrutinize new socialist lawmakers' 'access to intelligence' te 2026-10-14T14:10:14.252Z GOP lawmaker urges Johnson to scrutinize new socialist lawmakers' 'access to intelligence' New York City's lone Republican in the House of Representatives is raising alarms about the far-left Democrats poised to serve alongside her on Capitol Hill next year. "These people are extreme, they're radical, they are dangerous, and they really have no business being in the United States House of Representatives," Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., told Fox News Digital. "And it scares me that they're going to have access to intelligence." New York City was one of the largest fronts in the nationwide civil war that's gripped the Democratic Party this midterm election cycle. It's where two members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) scored upset primary victories against establishment-backed candidates — in deep-blue seats that mean they are virtually guaranteed to win their general elections in November. DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN WARNS OF 'DANGEROUS' SOCIALIST AGENDA AFTER FAR-LEFT PRIMARY WINS Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., in his Upper Manhattan and Bronx-area district, while New York State Assemblywoman Claire Valdez won an open race for the Brooklyn- and Queens-area district represented by retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y. Both Chevalier and Valdez have called for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and have called Israel's war on Gaza a "genocide." DSA CO-CHAIR MOCKED FOR PROUDLY CONFIRMING SOCIALISTS WANT TO ABOLISH THE SENATE, NATIONAL BORDERS, PRISONS Malliotakis said their support of the DSA platform made both "un-American." "I think they want to undermine the country. I mean, anybody whose campaign is based on no jails, no cops, no borders, is a real detriment to the country," she said. "These are the people that are going to have access to intelligence? I think [Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.] really needs to look at that and see if they're a national security threat." JOHNSON WARNS COMMUNISM IS 'ON OUR OWN SHORES' AFTER FAR-LEFT CANDIDATES WIN NEW YORK PRIMARIES And if Republicans win the House majority in November, she called on Johnson to limit which committees the pair could serve on. "I do have a lot of concern about these members having access to sensitive information and intelligence that if put in the wrong hands, could be a detriment to our national security," Malliotakis said. DEMOCRATIC INFIGHTING GROWS AS CONGRESSWOMAN EXPOSES ‘DISRESPECTFUL’ WELCOME OF SOCIALISTS INTO ‘BIG TENT’ The sentiment is just a preview of what is likely to be historic division within the House of Representatives next year, no matter who wins the midterms. The DSA has advocated for scrapping the U.S. Constitution in favor of a new system, as well as the abolition of prisons, the Supreme Court, and the police. Malliotakis also pointed out that Chevalier once posted online, "I forgot to get napkins, so I just wiped my hand on the American flag behind me." But next year they are poised to be in the same congressional delegation, and the New York Republican, born to a Greek immigrant father and a Cuban immigrant mother, said she does not know how she could work with them. "They are so extreme, I don't see where we would find common ground," Malliotakis said. "I don't think I could work with somebody who wipes her hands on the American flag because she doesn't have a napkin." Chevalier and Valdez's campaigns did not respond to a request for comment by Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf8d3f75342cf4db903899 NTangible bets it can predict how athletes will perform under pressure te 2026-10-14T14:10:07.752Z NTangible bets it can predict how athletes will perform under pressure NTangible is building an analytics platform for collegiate sports organizations and other clubs to measure an athlete's "clutch" factor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf888e75342cf4db903804 A college football field looked so pathetic last weekend, the AD was forced to issue an apology te 2026-10-14T13:50:06.941Z A college football field looked so pathetic last weekend, the AD was forced to issue an apology First downs should be a little easier to come by this weekend for the Winston-Salem State football team, and it has nothing to do with a better offensive game plan. Nope. Put simply, they'll actually know where they need to go now. A TikTok showing the ... odd ... way a stadium worker marked the hash lines at Bowman Gray Stadium ahead of last weekend's game went viral earlier this week, sparking such backlash, the AD was forced to issue an apology. NFL FIELD EXPERT SAYS PLAYING INTERNATIONAL GAME ON BRAZIL FIELD 'CHALLENGING' AND INCLUDED TRIM WITH SCISSORS The video has more than 2 million views in just one day, and shows an unidentified person jaggedly painting the hash marks along the sidelines at Bowman Gray Stadium. The man then steps back, admires his work, and then proceeds to walk off the next mark by taking a few giants steps and laying down some more paint. Fans and team personnel already in the stadium were, understandably, stunned. And a little concerned. Take a look: Amazing. I could watch that video all day long. There's just so much meat on the bone there, I don't even know where to begin. Just look at those marks, and then think about the fact that they then played an actual college football game in between those lines a few hours later. A real college football game! It looks like a pee-wee field. Baffling. I'll admit, when I first saw that video hit the timeline this week, I thought it was AI. In today's world, with all the resources we have, there was simply no way that was a real video. I didn't fall for it ... CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Until I saw Winston-Salem's AD, Eric Burns, issue an apology via social media late Tuesday. "The field markings at our last home game fell short of WSSU athletics' standards, and I take responsibility," Burns said. "We've secured additional field preparation support and implemented new checks to ensure this is addressed before our next home game. Our student-athletes and Ram Nation deserve the highest standard, and we are committed to meeting it every time." Well, that's a relief. Perhaps now the 0-6 Rams will have a chance to actually win a game moving forward. Surely it can't get any worse! THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It starts at the top, folks. Remember that. What did Deion Sanders once say? You look good, you feel good; you feel good, you play good; If you play good, they pay good! If the Rams' athletic department is allowing that sort of nonsense before the game, I can't even imagine how low the standards are when the lights actually do come on. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Let's be better this week, Winston-Salem State. Let's show a little pride. And most importantly, let's go out and win a ballgame. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf863b75342cf4db903724 Flagstaff Mountain RV Park serves up premier pizza and four-season frills te 2026-10-14T13:40:11.576Z Flagstaff Mountain RV Park serves up premier pizza and four-season frills "I had no idea how it was going to work and it was absolutely terrifying. I mean, it was like four months before we opened that I realized I had to run the business at the same time," Stump said.… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf863975342cf4db9036fe Bryan Kohberger's court hearings abruptly canceled as lawyer warns of lengthy legal battle te 2026-10-14T13:40:09.297Z Bryan Kohberger's court hearings abruptly canceled as lawyer warns of lengthy legal battle Three upcoming hearings for convicted Idaho student killer Bryan Kohberger have been unexpectedly vacated in what a lawyer for his family says is just the beginning of what is expected to be a much longer court process. Kohberger was arrested on Dec. 30, 2022, in connection with the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students six weeks earlier. In July 2025, he took a plea deal to avoid the death penalty, only to petition the court a year later asking to withdraw it and claiming he'd had ineffective counsel and been misled into pleading out. "This simply marks the start of a longer post-conviction relief process," said Jason Goldman, a New York attorney representing Kohberger's family. BRYAN KOHBERGER'S NEW LAWYER SAYS KEY QUESTIONS MAY SOON GET ANSWERS IN COURT Judge Steven Hippler’s amended scheduling order is expected to shed more light on the vacated hearings, the first of which was set for Thursday. It has not yet been made public. KOHBERGER PROSECUTORS SAY NO AS IDAHO KILLER TRIES TO BOOT JUDGE WHO CALLED HIM A 'FACELESS COWARD' Thursday's hearing was initially scheduled to address a motion from Kohberger's new Idaho lawyer, Greg Rauch, seeking to have Hippler disqualified from the case over concerns of potential bias. Two other hearings set for next year have also been vacated, and a series of deadlines in coming months are also expected to be impacted by the new order. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The student stabbings rocked the country. Four undergrads were stabbed to death in a home invasion attack at an off-campus rental home just steps from the edge of school grounds. The victims were Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20. GOT A TIP? With no suspects publicly identified for weeks, the arrest of Kohberger at his parents’ house in Pennsylvania came as a national surprise. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He had been studying for a Ph.D. in criminology at Washington State University, just 10 miles away and across the state line from the University of Idaho. BRYAN KOHBERGER CLAIMS FAMILY JOINED PLEA TALKS AS HE SEEKS TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA: COURT DOCS GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Kohberger gave no motive or explanation when he pleaded guilty last year. In July, filing a handwritten motion for post-conviction relief, he claimed he was innocent. This is a developing story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf863775342cf4db9036f4 Retired NFL star takes one look at Madison Beer & gets why Herbert's struggling, ALCS empty seats & NFL memes te 2026-10-14T13:40:07.989Z Retired NFL star takes one look at Madison Beer & gets why Herbert's struggling, ALCS empty seats & NFL memes Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. Make it make sense. Herbert's QB rating since entering the NFL has never dropped below 93.2. His completion percentage has never been lower than 65%. Through five weeks of the 2026 season, the Chargers QB's completion percentage is below 60% and his QB rating is an eye-opening 70.2. We're talking absolutely stunningly terrible stats. MADISON BEER IS BEING ACCUSED OF RUINING JUSTIN HERBERT'S CAREER, SAD EAGLES FANS & YANKEES FANS FIGHTING But, now, it's all starting to make sense to guys like Ochocinco who had no idea what's waiting for Herbert when he gets home – his fiancée Madison Beer. Here's what happened when Ocho took one look at Beer to see what's going on. "Let me see what she looks like… OH SH*T! I don’t too much put cream in my coffee, but I get it," the former Bengals wide receiver told Shannon Sharpe. Guys, I've been saying it over and over since those training camp videos surfaced. I even went out and found a body language expert to tell me what was going on between Herbert and Beer. The body language expert swore that the camp hangouts were positive. I was of the opinion that Herbert's brain is scrambled right now. It looks like I've been proven right. Perhaps I'm the expert here. I have 20 years of Internet experience to tell me that a QB's not focused. Through five weeks, it's advantage old Internet guy. 📩 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 This story was relayed in the text group this morning. One of the guys we go on golf trips with found himself out for a dinner cruise with his wife the other night. After a seafood dinner, he decided to take a shortcut home by going a different route around an island between Toledo and Monroe, MI. Yep, he hit a sandbar. Yep, he has a big boat. Three hours later, he received the bill: $10,800. I've never owned a boat. Is that high? – Michael C. has stories to share: I wish it were true that the golf integrity problem just started in the last decade. Unfortunately, it has been going on for a long time. Maybe because today, there are more long-legged blondes on the courses, it's getting more attention. My experience in the pro ams is that many amateurs don't like to admit how high their real handicap is when they play with a pro. I always started off letting the pros know that I was real 18 and that golf was my hobby not my job. The best story I have is one year I was playing in the Sony Pro Am and was paired up with Brett Wetterich and a couple of guys I didn't know. They claimed to be 4 and 6 handicaps. They were obviously lying because they didn't have the mechanics and their shots were all over the course except straight. Halfway through the round, we were about 200 yards from the green with a slight incline. Brett took out a 6 iron and laid it in the middle of the green near the flag. The two guys asked Brett's caddie what club he hit and he told them it was a 6 iron. They started to pull out 6 irons and the caddie rushed over and told them to put the irons back in the bag and use their fairway woods. They didn't get close to the green. I hit a 3 iron to the edge of the green. I enjoyed that hole just because of the caddie's reaction. Integrity didn't get them a 4 and 6 handicap. Also, keep in mind that pro-ams are usually best ball tournaments. Their putts probably didn't matter and it was for YouTube clicks. – Daren got in on this topic: Hey Joe. My weird take is I often didn't keep score. Told folks I didn't have an handicap for that reason. College matches/practices, playing with my dad or betting, of course I did. I kept it mentally for myself but no, Gee, I just shot par. Often we played crowded munis, etc. Your tee ball is 6" ob, I'm not headed back for distance penalty. I would drop 6" inside and, mentally, give myself a 2 stroke penalty. When I was getting better, I spent a bunch of time trying to teach myself to turn my irons left/right for approach. Gee, that fade just went 30 yards offline. For gimmes, no. If everyone is inside of 18", it should not bother pace of play for everyone to putt out. An example why I feel it's important. Was playing a CC course in Fayetteville, NC, during a college tourney. The greens were very fast and rolling. On a dog leg left 5 par, a lake all along the left, I hit a great long iron 2nd to 12". Above the hole. Well, 2nd putt was from 20+ feet. Missed that one too. Oops. Kinda think finishing is important. Well, that's just me. – Keith in Indian Rocks Beach, FL spotted this one: – It's always great to hear from Guy G., who is about to hunker down before Lake Erie starts dumping: CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE – Jeff B. in Indiana on the decline of Hooters: You bring up Hooters' struggles in Screencaps (the BEST daily column in the history of daily columns!) and I might have an idea why... During a road trip to Colorado last week, I stopped at a Hooters to grab some wings and a beer for lunch. The place was slow, just me and 3 other seated patrons. My wings came out SUPER greasy (you can see in the picture the bottom of the serving was nothing but oil/grease) and my fries were lukewarm at best. That much grease made every wing except the first two soggy and not nearly as good as Hooters wings were just 10 years ago. I ate them, because I was famished, but I should have sent them back and asked the cook to drain the wings better. Also, not sure what they did, but their hot sauce has changed as well. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! When the quality of the food takes such a dramatic decline, it's understandable that people stop going there, even if the "scenery" is easy on the eyes. ################### And that is it for this mid-October morning, the day after a record high. Things are about to cool off here. They're saying possible wind chills in the 20s here this weekend. Mrs. Screencaps already told me she's figuring out her cozy sweater/long sleeve shirt rotation. I'm told there are midweight sweater levels. A midweight fall shirt, she says. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER I had no idea. That's where we're at with the temps. Fall is officially here. Let's go have a great day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf863675342cf4db9036eb 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Collin Gosselin accuses mom of trying to 'bury' him to ‘protect her reputation’ te 2026-10-14T13:40:06.737Z 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Collin Gosselin accuses mom of trying to 'bury' him to ‘protect her reputation’ Collin Gosselin is taking aim at his estranged mother, Kate Gosselin, accusing the former reality TV star of trying to "bury" him to protect her public image as he makes allegations of childhood abuse in his new memoir, "In the Shadow of Eight." In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the "Jon & Kate Plus 8" alum said he has not spoken to Kate since he was 13 and would need an apology and accountability before considering reconciliation. "I'd like an apology, simply put, an apology and for her to admit, and just take accountability for what she did," Collin, 22, said. COLLIN GOSSELIN SENDS CRYPTIC SIGNAL TO MOM KATE AFTER CLAIMS SHE'S 'SPIRALING' OVER HIS UPCOMING MEMOIR "And to say, you know, 'I'm sorry that I've soiled your name, and I've made every effort to bury you, to protect my reputation,' I think that'd be very honest and very powerful for her to say that … just show accountability because everything she's done to protect her reputation, it's all been at my cost." In his memoir, "In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood," Collin alleged he endured physical abuse, isolation and forced psychiatric medication as a child. He also compared his experience in a treatment facility to being sent to a juvenile detention center, saying it left lasting scars. Collin said he held on to hope even during what he described as his darkest moments. KATE GOSSELIN CALLED A 'MONSTER' IN SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS AFTER SON COLLIN ANNOUNCES MEMOIR "I had very little hope, but I always had some, and I hung on to that … I just kept telling myself that there's a better future for me and there will be a time where I will be past this," he said. The former child star said sharing his story had weighed on him for years before he finally decided to speak publicly. WATCH: COLLIN GOSSELIN BLASTS MOM KATE FOR 'BURYING' HIM TO SAVE HER REPUTATION "It was heavy on my heart, my whole life, but especially now, it was just, I just felt like it was the time to do that," he said. The rift with Kate remains deep. Collin recalled a visit from his mother when he was 13, claiming the encounter left him with a painful final memory. "She berated me for all of 20 minutes after not seeing me for over a year," he said. KATE GOSSELIN DEFENDS HERSELF AGAINST SON COLLIN AS HE PREPARES TO RELEASE SHOCKING NEW MEMOIR Collin also described the effects of the psychiatric medication he said he was allegedly forced to take as a child, saying it left him feeling like a "zombie." In his memoir, he portrayed his childhood away from the cameras that made his family famous as deeply isolating. WATCH: COLLIN GOSSELIN DETAILS ALLEGED ABUSE, CONFRONTS FAMILY TRAUMA Despite the estrangement, Collin said he had not ruled out taking a call from Kate. But forgiveness, he stressed, would not automatically mean reconciliation. "Reconciliation requires action and accountability," he said. "I think we can all say, 'I'm sorry,' but if we're not willing to take the actions and take accountability for what has happened in the past and what happened my entire childhood, then what does that really mean, you know?" Collin said he remains open to hearing from his mother, hoping she might acknowledge what he alleges happened during his childhood. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE WATCH: COLLIN GOSSELIN RECLAIMS CONTROL OF HIS TV CAREER AS AN ADULT "I think I'd take the call out of curiosity and just to hope that maybe she would admit to the things that she did to me when I was a child," he said. Now, Collin is stepping back into the spotlight on his own terms as a contestant on the fifth season of FOX's "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," a move he said carries special significance after growing up on reality television. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "It was so powerful to be able to come back to TV on my own terms as an adult and rather than being a young child being pressured to perform on the daily," he said. He also stressed that children should have a say in whether their lives are broadcast to the public. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "When a child does not want to be on TV, that should be their decision to make. And we should let them make that decision," he said. Collin's memoir, "In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood," is out now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf83e275342cf4db903694 Bryan Kohberger's court hearings abruptly canceled as lawyer warns of lengthy legal battle te 2026-10-14T13:30:10.324Z Bryan Kohberger's court hearings abruptly canceled as lawyer warns of lengthy legal battle Three upcoming hearings for convicted Idaho student killer Bryan Kohberger have been unexpectedly vacated in what a lawyer for his family says is just the beginning of what is expected to be a much longer court process. Kohberger was arrested on Dec. 30, 2022, in connection with the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students six weeks earlier. In July 2025, he took a plea deal to avoid the death penalty, only to petition the court a year later asking to withdraw it and claiming he'd had ineffective counsel and been misled into pleading out. "This simply marks the start of a longer post-conviction relief process," said Jason Goldman, a New York attorney representing Kohberger's family. BRYAN KOHBERGER'S NEW LAWYER SAYS KEY QUESTIONS MAY SOON GET ANSWERS IN COURT Judge Steven Hippler’s amended scheduling order is expected to shed more light on the vacated hearings, the first of which was set for Thursday. It has not yet been made public. KOHBERGER PROSECUTORS SAY NO AS IDAHO KILLER TRIES TO BOOT JUDGE WHO CALLED HIM A 'FACELESS COWARD' Thursday's hearing was initially scheduled to address a motion from Kohberger's new Idaho lawyer Greg Rauch seeking to have Hippler disqualified from the case over concerns of potential bias. Two other hearings set for next year have also been vacated, and a series of deadlines in coming months are also expected to be impacted by the new order. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The student stabbings rocked the country. Four undergrads were stabbed to death in a home invasion attack at an off-campus rental home just steps from the edge of school grounds. The victims were Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20. GOT A TIP? With no suspects publicly identified for weeks, the arrest of Kohberger at his parents’ house in Pennsylvania came as a national surprise. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He had been studying for a Ph.D. in criminology at Washington State University, just 10 miles away and across the state line from the University of Idaho. BRYAN KOHBERGER CLAIMS FAMILY JOINED PLEA TALKS AS HE SEEKS TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA: COURT DOCS GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Kohberger gave no motive or explanation when he pleaded guilty last year. In July, filing a handwritten motion for post-conviction relief, he claimed he was innocent. This is a developing story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf83e175342cf4db90368b LPGA commissioner shares sensible opinion on controversial Good Good Golf ad: 'Good people make mistakes' te 2026-10-14T13:30:09.066Z LPGA commissioner shares sensible opinion on controversial Good Good Golf ad: 'Good people make mistakes' LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler believes in something that has largely been lost, not only in sports, but across society as a whole: forgiveness. During the "Tuned In" summit hosted by Front Office Sports on Tuesday, Kessler was asked to share his take on the controversial Good Good Golf advertisement with Callaway that took over the golf world and social media back in August. Kessler's opinion on the ad — which featured Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark pushing member Alexis Miestowski to the ground — was one based in common sense. Like most, he couldn't believe the advertisement was greenlit to begin with, but he isn't on board with the idea of cancelling the brand over an admittedly huge mistake. FORMER PGA TOUR STAR HUNTER MAHAN SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON CONTROVERSIAL GOOD GOOD AD, FALLOUT THAT FOLLOWED "The fact that someone thought that was a good idea and it came to life just shows you that while society has made enormous progress, we have a very, very long way to go," Kessler began. While his opening thoughts appeared to be him going down the path of completely bashing Good Good Golf and all that were involved, he later approached the topic from a forgivable point of view. "Good people make mistakes," Kessler continued. "And we have to leave room in society for someone to say, 'I made a massive mistake. Please forgive me. Here's what I learned, and it won't happen again.'" THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! While it appears that Kessler is of the belief that Good Good Golf should be allowed an opportunity to right its wrongs, the brand suffered severe consequences in the days after the advertisement was first shared online. Callaway, despite admitting that it approved the collaborative ad, ended its partnership with Good Good days after the backlash began. Good Good also split with the PGA Tour ahead of its sponsored tournament set for November, plus some retailers pulled their products from their shelves. The brand was also involved with the return of Golf Channel's 'Big Break' reality series, but the network ultimately chose to cancel it altogether. Good Good, which boasts over 2.1 million subscribers on YouTube, took a brief pause in posting new content to its channel. It has since launched a new series centered around playing golf in all 50 states in just 50 days. Each video has accrued over 500,000 views, with many of them individually approaching 1 million views. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf818975342cf4db903638 Hobbs allows expanded use of tax-free diesel for agricultural vehicles te 2026-10-14T13:20:09.585Z Hobbs allows expanded use of tax-free diesel for agricultural vehicles Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs is temporarily allowing agricultural vehicles to use “red dye” vehicles off the farm The tax-free gas includes red dye that’s typically only used on farm land The governor’s office said farmers should not have to pay back taxes when law reverts back in 2027 Saying she’s trying to cut costs for Arizonans, Gov. Katie Hobbs late Tuesday ordered state officials to temporarily stop enforcing laws that now bar farmers and ranchers from using cheaper “red dye diesel” in the trucks they use to deliver agricultural products. “Arizonans are feeling the squeeze at the grocery store, and we are stepping up to deliver relief,” said the Democratic governor in a press release. “By cutting taxes and regulations for our farmers and ranchers, we’re lowering the cost of doing business and helping Arizona families put food on the table in the face of skyrocketing costs due to the war in Iran.” Hobbs, in her executive order, also is going to allow heavier vehicles hauling agricultural products to use state highways. But exactly how all that would work — and whether there actually would be any permanent financial relief — remains unclear. At the heart of the problem is that diesel fuel is running far north of $6 a gallon. That compares, according to AAA, to about $3.64 a gallon a year ago. John Boelts, president of the Arizona Farm Bureau, said all that is driving up costs for producers of food and fiber. And that, in turn, is reflected in the costs to consumers. Farmers and others already can buy and use red-dye fuel for off-road use, ranging from farm equipment and construction bulldozers to backup generators and data center power systems. The product is virtually chemically the same as diesel sold at fuel pumps — but without that 24.4-cent-a-gallon federal levy and 26-cent state tax. What happens is that when fuel is picked up at a distribution hub, that red dye is added to show that the buyers did not pay those taxes based on that promise to use it only off road. More to the point, that dye allows state and federal transportation officials to determine whether those over-the-road trucks are cheating by buying fuel without paying the levy. What the governor ordered will let agricultural operations buy and use that less expensive dyed fuel for all of their operations, including deliveries, without fear of penalty — at least through the end of the year. This comes more than a week after President Trump issued his own order allowing all truckers — not just those hauling agricultural products — to buy the specially marked diesel through 2026. Less clear, however, is whether the actions by Trump or Hobbs will actually save farmers and truckers any money in the long run. Trump acknowledged that all his order does is defer payment of those federal excise taxes — the ones that truckers normally would have to pay for their on-road use — for the remainder of the year, without penalties or interest. He makes no mention of what happens in January to all those deferred taxes. Instead, the White House says that it wants to “explore pathways to eliminate the obligation to pay the deferred taxes.” Hobbs is using a different tactic. Her order tells the Arizona Department of Transportation, which monitors trucks, to “de-prioritize” the enforcement of state laws that prohibit the use of red dye diesel, at least as far as those hauling agricultural products. It specifically directs them to “refrain from initiating inspections, citations, or other enforcement actions based solely upon the presence or use of dyed fuel in such vehicles” through the end of the year. Gubernatorial press aide Christian Slater said, however, that those who are entitled to buy the tax-free diesel between now and the end of the year won’t later be handed a bill for what they didn’t pay. Boelts said any help is welcome. “It’s a temporary reprieve,” said Boelts, who raises green vegetables like iceberg and romaine lettuce, cauliflower and broccoli in the Yuma area. “The hope would be that that deferral is permanent.” Ultimately, he said, the solution — at least as far as the state diesel levy is concerned — may rest with the Legislature. However, Boelts said many manufacturers of new diesel fuel have told buyers that the use of red-dye fuel will void the warranty. And that, he said, may convince some farmers that the dollar savings of tax-free fuel are not worth that financial risk. The other key element of the governor’s program is designed to allow more agricultural products to be delivered in a single load. Under current law, trucks are limited to 80,000 pounds unless the owners or operators obtain a special permit — at a fee. Hobbs is directing ADOT to charge no fees for trucks weighing up to 90,800 pounds. Hobbs said in March, as fuel prices were soaring, she would consider suspending the state gasoline tax. It is 18 cents a gallon, with an additional penny set aside to clean up old fuel tanks. But that was during the time she was negotiating a new state budget with the Republican-controlled Legislature. And nothing ever came of that. The post Hobbs allows expanded use of tax-free diesel for agricultural vehicles first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf818775342cf4db903611 SEC accuses LSU of defying its rules as Will Wade’s basketball roster adds fuel to a burning fire te 2026-10-14T13:20:07.191Z SEC accuses LSU of defying its rules as Will Wade’s basketball roster adds fuel to a burning fire A legal battle between the LSU Tigers athletic department and the Southeastern Conference continues to play out in the Northern District Court of Alabama, with an explosive filing on Tuesday evening. If the SEC has its way, the case will linger until LSU acknowledges that it attempted to skirt the conference’s professionalism rules by recruiting — and potentially signing — athletes with professional experience in the NFL or NBA, or until LSU accepts some type of punishment without using a courtroom as a shield. The ongoing saga between one of the SEC’s biggest schools and the conference it resides in has pushed both sides toward a war over the limits of what LSU is permitted to do under league rules. INISDE A LOUISIANA COURTROOM: SEC-LSU LEGAL CIRCUS PLAYED OUT OUT LIKE A JOHN GRISHAM NOVEL IN STUNNING SHOWDOWN Dating back to before the college football season started, multiple athletes at first sued the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility based off the new guidelines that were enacted over how many years an athlete can play collegiate sports. When passed in June, the NCAA made it clear that while athletes would now have five years to play five seasons, they left out the 2022 class. This has led to a plethora of lawsuits being filed across the country, as some judges are granting athletes an additional season based on the NCAA's lack of grandfathering in the 2022 class, while the NCAA has been hellbent to fight each case presented in front of a local judge for consideration. But after a Louisiana district court judge ruled that Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris were eligible to play this season following their professional football experience, the SEC and other conferences adopted a rule barring athletes with professional experience from returning to college sports. LSU MIGHT HAVE TO SUE THE SEC IF THIS LEGAL WAR IS EXPEDITED, WHILE DABO SWINNEY IS STAYING IN HIS 'LANE' This led to attorneys for the plaintiffs adding the SEC to the ongoing lawsuit in a Baton Rouge court, which ultimately saw commissioner Greg Sankey taking the witness stand for over five hours on that Thursday before LSU would take the field against Clemson. It was not 20 minutes into his testimony that word started leaking from within the courtroom that the SEC had filed its own lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin, President Wade Rousse and others within the Tigers administration for encroaching on their first amendment rights to govern themselves within the conference. LSU HOLDS OFF ON ADDING PLAYERS WITH NFL TIES AS SEC LAWSUIT LOOMS OVER PROGRAM, LANE KIFFIN If you were wondering why the SEC thought it would be best to file this type of lawsuit against a member institution, the conference is working under the impression that LSU would continue using the court system to maneuver around the enforcement of rules. "That threat is not hypothetical. Defendants have already shown they will use Louisiana’s courts to stop the Conference from governing itself," the SEC stated in a filing on Tuesday. "Working hand in glove with the Pyburn plaintiffs, they helped obtain state-court orders that bar the Conference from enforcing the Professionalism Rules." Just like a tale out of a John Grisham novel, the aftermath of that day in Baton Rouge has been nothing short of dramatic. After Lane Kiffin and the Tigers made the decision to not roster both Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, there were some who thought this lawsuit between the two sides would be dropped. "LSU’s eleventh-hour decision not to include two former professional athletes on its football roster does not moot the SEC’s claims," the conference said in a filing on Tuesday. "Nor does it matter that Defendants did not block or interfere with the September 10th meeting." NCAA HAS NO PLANS TO SURRENDER, AS ELIGIBILITY LAWSUITS FOR 2022 CLASS TURN INTO AN ALL-OUT LEGAL WAR But, the fight between LSU and the SEC was essentially just getting started, which also came after subtle threats from the conference to kick the Tigers out of the league. In reality, this was not going to happen, but that hasn’t stopped the SEC from threatening punishment against the Tigers for continuing to recruit athletes with professional experience. Late Tuesday night, in a response to the SEC's response, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill called the SEC's lawsuit "garbage". "The new response by SEC lawyers proves that the Commissioner was never acting in good faith," AG Murrill said. "LSU has broken no rules, and the case is moot. The lawsuit was garbage from the start and should be dismissed." While some were paying attention to what Lane Kiffin was doing with the football program, the real fight was already starting with LSU basketball coach Will Wade. Kiffin's roster moves were never the real threat in this battle, but more so how the Tigers were putting together a roster for the upcoming basketball season. Just a week ago, LSU technically had just four players on the current roster who were eligible, which came after former St. John's star RJ Luis Jr. was granted an injunction to play college basketball this season, though he has not been added to the Tigers roster. In their strategy to piece together a team, Will Wade has focused a majority of his time on players with professional experience, which was part of the SEC's filing on Tuesday in opposition of LSU's motion to dismiss. "LSU has openly recruited former NBA player RJ Luis Jr., has allowed him to practice with LSU’s men’s basketball team, and has refused to publicly and definitively state that he will not be included on LSU’s basketball roster, which is not due for several more weeks," the SEC's motion stated. For some minds, this strategy is of the same playbook that Lane Kiffin toyed with in the days leading up to LSU's season opener against Clemson. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE LSU LEAVES FORMER PRO-ATHLETES OFF FINAL ROSTER, ONE NIGHT BEFORE SEC TAKES LANE KIFFIN AND TIGERS TO COURT On Tuesday, Will Wade mentioned that LSU would follow the orders set forth by the SEC. "We're going to follow all the SEC protocols with him," Wade said Tuesday during SEC Media Days. "I think it's been pretty clear what the SEC protocols are on all that. He didn't travel with us to McNeese, and he hasn't been rostered." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! While this might please some, the official roster does not have to be submitted until one day before the first game of the regular season., and there are still a handful of players LSU awaits answers on who have some type of professional experience. And, while there might not be any further movement from the football side of things, Will Wade and LSU administrators are still testing the limits of what is allowed by conference standards, at least according to the SEC. "Defendants’ threatened interference with the SEC’s First Amendment freedoms is ongoing," the SEC mentioned. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Now, we wait on a judge in Alabama to rule on whether this case moves forward. But remember, this was always about Will Wade, not Lane Kiffin's football team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf7f3175342cf4db9035b4 AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Threading the needle on Ukraine, Russia and China te 2026-10-14T13:10:09.646Z AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Threading the needle on Ukraine, Russia and China Let’s get the preliminaries out of the way. Ukraine has corruption problems and political dysfunction of its own. But, in this war, Ukraine is unequivocally the good guy. Russia’s invasion was unprovoked, unjustified and indefensible. Vladimir Putin is the aggressor. Volodymyr Zelensky is defending his country. Period. Now let’s talk about geopolitical reality. Donald Trump is attempting something far more ambitious than ending the war in Ukraine. He is trying to rearrange the strategic chessboard for the next several decades. Understanding that objective is essential to understanding his seemingly contradictory decisions. The United States has one truly consequential long-term strategic competitor: China. Russia is dangerous, nuclear-armed and capable of wreaking havoc on its neighbors. But, Russia is also a declining power with an economy dependent on natural resources, deteriorating demographics and ambitions that, while unacceptable, are largely regional. China is something else entirely. Beijing seeks to challenge American economic, technological and military leadership globally. It has the industrial capacity, financial resources and strategic patience to pursue that ambition for generations. China’s challenge is in a different category altogether. CHINA’S LONG-TERM FINANCES ARE ALL WET AS BILL TO MAINTAIN HUGE NAVY COMES DUE IN 2031 Here is Trump’s dilemma: Europe is not yet strong enough to contain Russia without substantial American support. Despite years of promises, too many NATO allies remain dependent on American military capabilities, intelligence, logistics and leadership. Until Europe can handle Russia largely on its own, the United States must continue devoting enormous resources to European security. Every additional weapons system, dollar and hour of strategic attention consumed by Moscow is a resource unavailable for deterring Beijing or addressing other threats around the world. Trump is trying to change that equation. His apparent objective is to create conditions under which Russia can eventually become a more normal, economically engaged country rather than a permanent adversary requiring America’s undivided attention. Think of it as strategic triage. In the long run, we want a fully economically engaged Russia that has something meaningful to lose, but still needs a good kick in the ass from time to time to remind Putin and his successors to stay the hell out of Europe. That is a far better outcome than a permanently isolated, militarized Russia driven ever deeper into China’s embrace. NATO'S EASTERN FLANK RACES TO REARM AS TRUMP PRESSURE EXPOSES WESTERN EUROPE'S DEFENSE GAP That doesn’t mean trusting Putin. It means understanding his incentives. Putin wants two things: money and real estate. He wants the economic benefits of international engagement and the territorial advantages of empire. Trump is uniquely positioned to offer the former while making the latter prohibitively expensive. That is the needle Trump is trying to thread. But, he is threading it while balancing competing global equities: keeping energy prices manageable, maintaining pressure on Iran, deterring China, supporting Israel, reassuring allies and protecting the American economy. Europe’s continued military dependence makes every calculation harder. And until Europe is genuinely capable of assuming primary responsibility for its own defense, America cannot simply disengage from Russia, however much we might wish to concentrate our resources elsewhere. Which brings us to Zelensky. I have enormous respect for his courage and determination. And when Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries, the military logic is obvious. Petroleum revenues finance Putin’s war machine. Disrupting them is a legitimate strategic objective when conducted within the laws of war. Zelensky is right to hit Russia where it hurts. But being right is not always enough. An attack that makes perfect sense to Ukrainian military planners may complicate Trump’s larger negotiations, disrupt energy markets and create political problems at home. Zelensky’s first responsibility is Ukraine’s survival. Trump’s first responsibility is America’s interests. Those interests overlap enormously, but they are not identical. Here is what Zelensky must understand: Trump is not simply Ukraine’s principal supplier of weapons, intelligence and money. He is a strategic partner managing a far larger set of global obligations. Zelensky needs to stop approaching Washington principally with a shopping list and start asking a different question: Mr. President, what can Ukraine do to help you accomplish your broader objectives while protecting our sovereignty? TRUMP CALLS FOR UKRAINE TO REPLACE ZELENSKYY AFTER CLASH OVER RUSSIA DIESEL DEAL: 'GET A NEW PRESIDENT' That is not capitulation. It is sophisticated diplomacy. It means coordinating major military and economic initiatives before they become surprises. It means understanding American energy concerns and domestic political pressures. It means offering Trump practical ways to demonstrate progress rather than simply demanding more assistance. And it means recognizing that Trump’s ability to sustain American support depends partly on convincing Americans that his policies are working. There is another reality diplomats often prefer not to discuss: Donald Trump conducts foreign policy through personal relationships to an extraordinary degree. I worked for him. I know. The conventional diplomatic playbook emphasizes prepared meetings, formal communications and bureaucratic coordination. Trump places enormous weight on personal access and whether someone understands what he is trying to achieve. The late diplomat George Ball captured an enduring truth: "Nothing propinks like propinquity." In plain English, proximity matters. TRUMP NEGOTIATORS WITKOFF, KUSHNER MEET WITH PUTIN IN MOSCOW AS US PUSHES FOR END TO RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR Zelensky needs to be talking to Trump constantly. Not once a month. Not only when he needs another weapons package. Almost every day. Sometimes to discuss the battlefield. Sometimes to share intelligence. Sometimes to float an idea. Sometimes just to tell him a joke or share some gossip. That may sound trivial when thousands are dying in Ukraine, but it isn’t. Personal familiarity creates trust. Trust creates access. Access creates influence. Even Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with their almost hourly access to Trump, can occasionally be surprised by a decision. That is the nature of his unusually fluid, personalized decision-making process. Imagine the disadvantage of a foreign leader relying exclusively on traditional diplomatic channels. Zelensky cannot afford that disadvantage. There is also the uncomfortable matter of American politics. Trump needs Republicans to retain control of the Senate in November. Zelensky needs Ukraine to survive the coming winter. To a neutral observer, those objectives are hardly equivalent. To each leader, however, they are critical. Should Zelensky intervene in an American election? Absolutely not. Should he understand Trump’s political pressures and help create conditions under which continued American support becomes easier to defend? Absolutely. There is a world of difference between helping a political party and helping an American president demonstrate that his foreign policy is producing results. Zelensky should be looking for opportunities to do the latter every day. Understanding Trump’s political constraints is not the same as surrendering Ukraine’s interests. It is recognizing that the most effective way to secure American support is to make Ukraine’s success part of Trump’s success. But this bargain must run both ways. Zelensky cannot be expected to restrain attacks on Russian energy infrastructure while Putin continues pounding Ukraine’s power plants, cities and civilian infrastructure. Ukraine has already demonstrated a willingness to consider reciprocal restraint. That willingness must be met by Russian action, not simply another American request for Ukrainian patience. If Trump wants Zelensky to accommodate his broader strategy, Trump must use America’s enormous economic leverage to make Putin accommodate it as well. That means no unilateral rewards for aggression, no permanent sanctions relief in exchange for temporary gestures and no settlement that leaves Ukraine defenseless while Russia rearms. A temporary diesel arrangement or sanctions reprieve is not normalization. It is a tactic. Real normalization requires verifiable Russian behavior and meaningful consequences for renewed aggression. Putin wants economic engagement. Trump controls much of what makes that engagement possible. That leverage should be used to secure lasting concessions, not exchanged for another fleeting promise. Meanwhile, Europe must accelerate its military transformation. The United States cannot indefinitely remain Europe’s principal insurance policy while simultaneously preparing for the far greater strategic challenge posed by China. The ultimate prize is not a handshake with Putin or another White House announcement. It is a Europe capable of defending itself, a Russia with powerful incentives to stay within its borders and an America free to concentrate its strategic weight where the greatest long-term danger lies. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Until Europe reaches that point, Trump must balance competing military, economic and political demands that Zelensky cannot afford to ignore. And Trump must recognize that Ukraine’s survival is essential to making his larger strategy credible. Zelensky needs Trump’s leverage, weapons and economic power. Trump needs Zelensky’s cooperation to produce a sustainable settlement rather than a theatrical one. Putin must understand he cannot play them against each other indefinitely. The message to Zelensky is simple: Help Trump succeed in his larger geopolitical mission, and insist that Ukraine’s survival be part of that success. The message to Trump is equally simple: Give Zelensky a reason to trust that helping you will not cost him his country. Neither man needs to abandon his interests. Both need to understand the other’s. That is how transactional diplomacy works when it works well. And that is how you thread the needle. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM AMB. GORDON SONDLAND Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf7f3075342cf4db9035ab Sherrod Brown's 1971 letter argued against releasing Vietnam War POWs, podcast hosts reveal te 2026-10-14T13:10:08.285Z Sherrod Brown's 1971 letter argued against releasing Vietnam War POWs, podcast hosts reveal The Ruthless Podcast hosts surfaced a striking letter to the editor from Ohio Democratic Senate nominee Sherrod Brown arguing against releasing the American Prisoners of War (POWs) during the Vietnam War. "When you think of this disease that’s infected the Democratic Party, you think about [Michigan Democratic Senate Nominee Abdul] El Sayed," podcast co-host Michael Duncan said. "You think of [New York Democratic congressional Darializa Avila] Chevalier, who said she's basically against Western civilization. But Sherrod Brown's been on this his entire career." In the summer of 1971, Brown wrote a letter to the editor published in the News-Journal. The longtime politician, who first ran for office over fifty years ago, asked if the North Vietnamese "released our POWs, what would stop the U.S. from bombing Hanoi and Haiphong?" FOX NEWS POLL: ECONOMIC ANXIETY AND CANDIDATE CONCERNS DEFINE OHIO SENATE RACE Brown’s left-wing writings made headlines in 2015 when BuzzFeed reported that the teenager wrote that the Nixon administration was turning the country into a "fascist police-state." Fox News Digital reached out to the Brown campaign for comment and hasn’t received any response. Podcast co-host Comfortably Smug, a noted fan of President Richard Nixon, asserted that it is emotional seeing the footage of President Richard Nixon meeting with the POWs when they returned stateside. TODAY’S LEFTISTS ARE DANGEROUSLY WRONG ABOUT COMMUNISM. JUST LISTEN TO THE SURVIVORS "There's incredible footage, I invite everyone to go see, of when President Nixon brought these POWs home," Smug said. "You hear stories of what it meant to those families to get their loved ones back who were being tortured. You have this guy who is currently running for Senate in this day and age who wrote, he hopes American POWs do not return from being tortured. How is he on the ballot?" With Republicans holding a 53-47 advantage over Democrats in the Senate, Democrats view Ohio as a prime pickup opportunity en route to flipping the chamber. Fox News has classified Brown’s showdown with incumbent Senator Jon Husted as a "toss-up." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE While critics may dismiss the discovery of these op-eds as being outdated or another example of political rhetoric during campaign season, podcast co-host John Ashbrook noted how it suggests where Brown’s sympathies lie. "If you live in the state of Ohio, or you're a political junkie like us, you've heard it said over and over again, ‘Oh, Sherrod Brown is a crazy lefty,’" Cincinnati native John Ashbrook said. "It's sort of dismissed. He's a lefty, and nobody ever fills in the gaps. Well, I think this piece that he wrote in the 70s sort of explains why a lot of people were like maybe he is sort of sympathetic to the communists." Brown previously served three terms in the U.S. Senate representing Ohio from 2007 to 2025. The "Ruthless" podcast has covered the midterms extensively over the past year. The hosts have interviewed candidates in 19 states as part of the Ruthless Midterm Interview Series. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf7f2b75342cf4db903586 Prop. 430: Pima Community College asks voters for $250 million bond as state, federal money dries up te 2026-10-14T13:10:03.669Z Prop. 430: Pima Community College asks voters for $250 million bond as state, federal money dries up When Andrew Martini was younger and living in California, his neighbor’s garage started to burn down. The fire department was called and within minutes, firefighters were on the scene putting out the fire.  “It was just a really great experience being able to see that and get the help that we needed in the moment and especially as efficiently as it was,” Martini said. “Since then, I’ve always kind of wanted to help people and be able to do that because it was really interesting for me.” Martini is now in his second week of getting his certification through Pima Community College’s EMT program with the goal of becoming a structural or wildfire firefighter. So far, he says he’s learned a lot from the classes he’s taken, especially since it’s so hands-on.  “It’s been extremely helpful having the dummies and being able to actually test it on something physically there,” he said. “It’s very helpful with actually developing the connection of like, ‘OK, this is how you properly do it’ and get the opportunity to actually walk through it yourself slowly to better understand the topic and get more involved in the process.”  Andrew Martini, center, learns how to perform a BVM Ventilation to an apneic adult dummy in his EMT course alongside his classmates. The exercise requires pushing air into the lungs of an adult who has stopped breathing and is one of the first things Martini has learned on his path to become EMT certified. Credit: Susan Barnett The EMT certification program could benefit from the passing of Proposition 430, a general obligation bond that would provide $250 million to modernize aging Pima Community College facilities and expand workforce training for high-demand, high-wage careers. Early ballots go out Oct. 7 for the general election on Nov. 3 “We’re at a place now where we wouldn’t be asking if the college didn’t really need it to move forward,” Pima Community College Governing Board Member Greg Taylor said. “We’re not asking just because these things are nice to have moving forward. We’re in a position where this is a need to have. If we do not have this additional funding to make up for the substantial losses that we’re seeing from the state and federal government, the college will not be able to continue in the way that it has continued, and we’ll be looking at a dramatically reduced ability for the college to respond to community needs.”  Project Amount New Center of Excellence for First Responders & Public Safety $39,800,000 New campus police headquarters at the downtown campus  $29,000,000 Renovate student support and success centers $27,300,000 Modernize and expand academic spaces (Cyber/IT, Arts, STEM, Education)$57,000,000 Update and improve existing infrastructure (Facilities and IT)$58,900,000 Refinance revenue bonds to reduce future interest payments $38,000,000 Total Estimated Cost$250,000,000 What the bond would do  If the bond passes, deferred maintenance and remediation would be the first things addressed, said David Bea, executive vice chancellor for finance and administration, at an information session hosted by Pima Foundation, one of five the foundation is holding to explain the proposition to voters.  About a dozen people attended the session where Chancellor Jeffrey Nasse showed a picture of a pipe clogged up with residue as just one example of the college’s needs.  “It’s been 30 years since we’ve been out for a bond, a long time without that type of upgrade,” Nasse said, adding that the college needed to upgrade everything from IT and HVAC to electrical systems and more. “Not only is it really old and not adequate for supporting our mission, but things are more expensive, so even trying to put things together as inflation increases is a challenge for the college.”  The bond would also save the college an estimated $4 million from refinancing existing debt, Nasse said. Other projects include $29 million for building police headquarters at the downtown campus, $27.3 million for renovating student support and success centers and $57 million for modernizing and expanding academic spaces. The projects would be phased in, with some still needing architectural design and program review. Bea estimated the first new buildings would open in three to five years, with many projects in the later stages of construction by around year five.  Chancellor Jeffrey Nasse speaks to about a dozen attendees at Pima’s West Campus about why Proposition 430 is needed. The event was one of five different information sessions Pima Foundation hosted to inform voters. Credit: Susan Barnett Why now?  The $250 million bond was calculated using a formula the state used for capital and operational funds allocated to community colleges. According to Pima’s General Counsel Jeff Silvyn, Pima would have received about $221 million without state funding cuts.  “The bond we’re asking for is just a little bit above that. So it pretty much would make up for what the college did not receive from state funding,” Silvyn said. For a $250,000 house, the cost to a Pima County resident would be about $2.60 a month, around $31 a year, he added.  It’s been 30 years since Pima asked voters to authorize a bond, and Pima officials say a mix of things are contributing to the need, like an increase in demand, continuous cuts from the state and the loss of federal grants.  Bea said that while Pima used to get about $23 million a year in state funding for operations, maintenance and capital, they now get $1.5 million from the state annually to support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and Workforce programs. The first cuts were due to the 2008 recession, when the legislature cut about $12 million. Then again in 2016, state legislators eliminated the annual operating funding allocation entirely for the two largest community college districts: Pima and Maricopa, according to Silvyn.  At the federal level, the college has lost grants that had been renewed for 30 years.  The college says it has looked for ways to cut costs: leasing facilities around Pima County, moving programs and staff and addressing energy and water consumption by upgrading utilities and infrastructure. “We had hoped to rely on maybe state funding or federal funding to be able to do those sorts of things, but that is gone and it doesn’t look like it’s going to be coming back anytime soon,” Taylor said. “So it leaves us the question of: will Pima County voters decide that the college is something we want to invest in ourselves?” If the bond doesn’t pass, the college will have to scale back the projects and find other ways to finance them, such as increasing the primary property tax or tuition, both of which are at the discretion of the PCC Governing Board.  This year the college raised tuition $2.50 per credit in lower division courses and added a $10 per credit fee to high school students in their dual-enrollment courses. The board also approved a 2% property tax hike for Pima County residents in 2026-2027, the highest increase state law allows. The college is allowed to raise primary property taxes by 2% every year, with unused amounts “banked” for future years, Kree wrote in an email.  “For example, if the College raised property taxes by 1% this year, the Board could raise them by up to 3% the following year,” he said. “Among Arizona’s 10 community college districts, PCC has the fourth-lowest tax rate and would remain the fourth-lowest if the bond passes.” Opposition There is no organized opposition to the proposition, other than one argument against it in the PCC voter informational pamphlet that hit voters’ mailboxes in late September.  In it, Carlos Mejorado Carrillo, a PCC alum and Pima County resident said he opposes the bond largely because he feels the college has not been transparent enough with the community. He said PCC has not yet published a clear “promise-to-outcome accounting showing how prior investments improved completion, employment, wages, access and equity,” referring to Proposition 481. The proposition, passed in 2020 by voters with 70% approval, increased the college’s flexibility to spend tax revenue without affecting taxpayers.  General Counsel Silvyn said there are three different mechanisms to ensure the bond is used as promised: the governing board who is elected by voters, a finance and audit committee elected by the board and made up of 8 to 12 community members with relevant experience in the field, and the annual audit done by the state. The EMT certification program at Pima’s East Campus uses industry equipment to train students on real scenarios they may encounter on the field, like an industry-leading stretcher, one of the first with a hydraulic lift system that helps ease the load off of EMTs. Credit: Susan Barnett Center of Excellence for First Responders and Public Safety  When EMT student Martini was researching where to continue his education, he went on ride-alongs with several fire departments and spoke to many firefighters about where he should go. They told him to go to Pima, he said.  While he didn’t previously know about the bond, he said he’s now “100% going to vote for it.” “People are going to be getting better training, they’re going to be using better materials, they’re going to have better equipment, they’re going to be more knowledgeable on how to save people and help people when they need it,” he said. “The most important part is that people are going in with that confidence level. That they know that they can take care of people who need the help.” Many of Tucson’s public safety officers have been trained at Pima, according to Todd Canale, Pima’s dean of public safety, through a reciprocal agreement the college has with multiple Tucson and Pima County first responder agencies. The college also has partnerships with community agencies, like AMR’s Earn While You Learn program, where students are paid to complete a six-week course to get their EMT certification.  That program, as well as the college’s paramedic program — which Canale called a “benchmark program throughout the nation” — are located at a 60-year-old former elementary school on 29th Street, where they’ve been since 2012. Last year, a sewage pipe broke, further highlighting for Canale the need to move the program to the east campus.  The bond provides $39.8 million for the creation of a Center of Excellence for First Responders and Public Safety. It would bring together all public safety disciplines under one roof and make space for things like evidence rooms, simulation pods — and possibly a mock courtroom — for students to get real life experience. “Think about how much better off students would be if they could learn and train in an environment that looks similar and has the same kind of equipment they would use when they’re actually on the job? That’s the idea,” Canale said. “So when they walk out of Pima College and go into that work environment, they will be comfortable, they will be prepared.” The post Prop. 430: Pima Community College asks voters for $250 million bond as state, federal money dries up appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf7cd975342cf4db90355a Criminologist professor at Big Ten college offers warning to students as police probe possible serial killer te 2026-10-14T13:00:09.022Z Criminologist professor at Big Ten college offers warning to students as police probe possible serial killer Concerns over a possible serial killer in Lansing, Michigan, have the Big Ten college town on edge. Earlier this month, the Lansing Police Department announced it is investigating the unnerving possibility that five recent deaths may be connected to an attacker allegedly lurking along the Lansing River Trail. "I definitely think we need to be cautious, but we also need to be rational," Karen Holt, a criminology professor at Michigan State University, told Fox News Digital. MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO 2023 KILLING OF LAUREN HEIKE ON PHOENIX HIKING TRAIL Police said over the last year five men were attacked along the popular trail; one of the victims was found stabbed to death under a bridge. "As someone who studies violence, the first thing that came to mind was the victims and the vulnerability of these victims and the method of the violence," Holt said. HUD’S HOMELESSNESS REFORMS PUT HUMAN LIVES AHEAD OF HOUSING BUREAUCRACY All the victims were homeless, police said. CRIMINAL PROFILER REVEALS 'EXTREMELY RARE' RED FLAG IN CASE OF SUSPECTED SERIAL KILLER MIGRANT IN TEXAS "If we have a community where people can be attacked in this way, then I don't necessarily know that we can call it a safe community," Holt said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST She continued, saying, "One of the patterns with either single or serial homicide offenders or just violent offenders is that they tend to go after individuals who are particularly vulnerable." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X She says homicide offenders often see these victims as individuals "who lack credibility" and may assume that going after homeless victims "decreases the likelihood that they're going to be caught." ‘OUT OF CONTROL’ KILLINGS IN SPANBERGER’S VIRGINIA REACH ‘INSANE’ POINT AS MIGRANT CHARGED IN STABBING SPREE Timeline of killings SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS On September 3, Edward Joseph Smith, 23, was arrested in connection to the deadly stabbing of Daniel Lusk, 22. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "I would love to learn more about the relationship between that victim and perpetrator," she said. Police have not announced any motive in Lusk's murder. PHILADELPHIA HOME LINKED TO 7 MISSING WOMEN, LATE RESIDENT'S POTENTIAL 'SERIAL KILLER' MEMOIR INVESTIGATED Smith has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing in the four other deaths. SEND US A TIP GOT A TIP? Holt says Lusk's murder "stands out" in comparison to the other alleged killings in that the victim was stabbed – whereas the other four victims suffered some sort of head injury or possible blunt force trauma. TOLEDO POLICE FOLLOWING 'MULTIPLE LEADS' AS MANHUNT ENTERS 3RD DAY AFTER FESTIVAL SHOOTING Police have yet to confirm any arrest of this possible serial killer. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Holt maintains Lansing needs to remain vigilant. "Don't walk the trail would be my advice. Maybe walk a different trail." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf737775342cf4db9033e1 Trump says 'we are looking into' other Dan Sullivan on Alaska ballot, warns about governor's race te 2026-10-14T12:20:07.222Z Trump says 'we are looking into' other Dan Sullivan on Alaska ballot, warns about governor's race President Donald Trump says federal authorities are "looking into" Dan Sullivan, an independent challenger who goes by the same name as the Republican incumbent, Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, in the Alaska Senate race. Trump made the statement in an interview with Fox News after a campaign rally in Alaska on Tuesday night. He suggested the second Sullivan's presence in the race was a "hoax" by Democrats to siphon voters away from the Republican candidate. "We are looking, I can't say federal, but we are looking into it. It's a disgrace. We have, I call him the real Dan Sullivan, a great senator from Alaska. And in the race, they put somebody named Dan Sullivan who knows nothing about politics. His name happens to be Dan Sullivan. They even wanted to change his middle initial, which was different. They wanted to make it an S so that it could be exactly correct. I think it's just terrible that they did it," Trump said. SEEING DOUBLE: SECOND DAN SULLIVAN ADVANCES, SETTING UP BIZARRE ALASKA SENATE BALLOT "And actually, he got two points or something in the primary. The real Dan Sullivan won it, but ... It's a terrible thing. It's another hoax by the Democrats," he added. Trump also weighed in on the gubernatorial race in Alaska, where he has endorsed GOP candidate Bernadette Wilson. Other GOP candidates have been hangers-on in the race, despite Wilson winning the primary. Trump called on her Republican competitor, Dave Bronson, to drop out of the race. "He doesn't have to, but he should, because, frankly, he lost in the primary by substantial numbers to Bernadette. And I'm not involved that much in, you know, Alaska politics, other than I want to see Dan and Nick get in. But she won in the primaries, and the others should have dropped out. So now you have three Republicans running against one Democrat. And I don't like that. I don't like those odds very much. But there, she's great, and maybe she'll get in, but I thought I had an obligation to endorse her," Trump said. Trump went on to criticize the Democrat in the race, Mary Peltola, following her criticism that Sullivan had voted in favor of the war in Iran. GOP SENATOR, EX-HOUSE DEM EMERGE FROM ALASKA’S ‘JUNGLE PRIMARY’ DESPITE FAR-LEFT MEDDLING The president argued Americans understand that increased prices at the pump are a "small price to pay" to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. "Can you imagine if they attacked our cities, and they attacked places where we are, including right here in Alaska? You would see turmoil far greater. We have a lot of oil flowing right now in the almost strait, we control it. The war is going to be over very, very soon. We're going to have a big victory very shortly. Very, very shortly, and oil is going to come way, way down. Gasoline is going to come down to where it was before," Trump said. "I had it down to $1.85 a gallon in some places like Iowa and a lot of places, actually. And I think we're going to maybe even top those numbers. So you're going to see it. But most importantly, Iran, the number-one state sponsor of terror, will never have a nuclear weapon. If they had one, you might not be standing here right now," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf737575342cf4db9033d8 Six Flags rider who fell to his death was in remission from cancer, survived 'crazy' car fire, sister says te 2026-10-14T12:20:05.958Z Six Flags rider who fell to his death was in remission from cancer, survived 'crazy' car fire, sister says A Georgia man who survived cancer and escaped a "crazy" car fire just a month ago died after falling from a Six Flags roller coaster, leaving his heartbroken sister struggling to comprehend how her brother could survive so much, only to lose his life in a tragic amusement park accident. Hassan Kariem, 42, died Monday after falling from the 200-foot-tall Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. His sister, Andrea Clark, 35, told the New York Post on Tuesday that her brother had been in remission from cancer since 2015 and had survived a car fire just weeks before his death. "He's an amazing person," Clark told the outlet through tears. "The coolest part about me was him." MAN DIES AFTER FALLING FROM GOLIATH ROLLER COASTER AT SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA Clark, who described her brother as "my hero," called his sudden death "unfair," saying she could not understand how someone who had overcome so much could be gone. "He had other issues, but he's healthy, he was able-bodied. I don't understand it," she said. Clark also recalled her brother's devotion to his loved ones, telling the Post that he worked hard to provide for his family and helped raise his fiancée's daughter, whom he had known since she was 3 years old. "He could do it all," she said. The grieving sister also condemned the circulation of disturbing images showing her brother's final moments as he fell from the roller coaster, urging people to stop sharing them. "That's just evil," Clark told the Post. "It's tragic and I feel like we've gone too far as a society." ATTORNEY SAYS FATAL SIX FLAGS ROLLER COASTER ACCIDENT COULD RAISE BROADER SAFETY QUESTIONS AS 9 RIDES CLOSE Witnesses described a horrifying scene as Kariem reportedly fell from the ride, with one parkgoer telling local outlet WXIA that the victim appeared in a souvenir photo taken during the roller coaster's run. "He was in our pictures," the witness said. "He fell and hit the car three different times." The Goliath hypercoaster reaches speeds of up to 70 mph and features a 170-foot initial drop, a second 175-foot drop and a 540-degree spiral, according to the park's website. Atlanta Public Schools confirmed Tuesday that Kariem worked for the district as an IT manager and extended its condolences to his family. Six Flags said it was cooperating with authorities investigating the incident and temporarily closed similar roller coasters at other parks across the country as a precaution. Authorities have yet to determine what caused Kariem to fall from the ride. Fox News Digital’s Louis Casiano and Andrea Margolis contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf712175342cf4db90337a State Department issues travel advisory as arrests and exit bans hit popular destination te 2026-10-14T12:10:09.879Z State Department issues travel advisory as arrests and exit bans hit popular destination Americans who may be planning an overseas trip are facing an updated warning from the U.S. State Department amid heightened safety and security concerns. The department issued a Level 3 "Reconsider Travel" advisory for Saudi Arabia on Oct. 12 — with certain parts of the country carrying the more severe Level 4 "Do Not Travel" designation. U.S. officials cited several concerns behind the warning — including regional conflict, terrorism, missile and drone attacks, exit bans and strict laws surrounding social media activity. AMERICANS WARNED AGAIN TO RETHINK TRAVEL AS MISSILE ATTACK RATTLES HISTORIC REGION The updated advisory comes after a series of attacks on Saudi airports by Iran-backed Houthi rebels reportedly killed at least 14 people, including an American, and injured more than 300 others, as Fox News Digital recently reported. Travel expert Lee Abbamonte told Fox News Digital, "Americans considering travel to Saudi Arabia should be aware of fresh attacks on Riyadh airport and threats of further action due to conflict with the Houthis and the ongoing Iran war." He added, "This is a very confusing time for Saudi travel, as we don’t currently know where this conflict will go. I would probably sit it out if I were thinking of traveling to the region" right now.   The security concerns have also affected commercial air travel, according to the department. The threat of Iranian missile and drone attacks has continued since hostilities between the U.S. and Iran began in February, the State Department said.  Commercial flights are still operating in Saudi Arabia, though service has faced major disruptions at times. Cities, airports, military bases, energy facilities and other infrastructure have been targeted, while debris from intercepted weapons can also pose a danger to people on the ground. Travelers are also being cautioned about what they capture on their phones during such incidents. "Do not photograph, film or share information about missile or drone interceptions or impact sites," the State Department warned — noting that Americans have been detained for taking photos of recent events. Terrorism remains another concern.  Officials are warning that attacks could happen with little or no warning at tourist attractions, hotels, transportation hubs, shopping malls and other places visited by foreigners. The advisory also cautions Americans about what they post or interact with on social media. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Some U.S. citizens have been arrested for past social media activity," the advisory states. That can include posts, reposts or likes viewed as critical of the Saudi government or its leaders, even if they were shared while outside the country, according to the department. The advisory warns that violating Saudi laws, even unintentionally, can carry serious consequences. "If you break laws in Saudi Arabia — even by mistake — you could be deported, fined, imprisoned or subject to an exit ban," the advisory states. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The strongest warning applies near the Yemen border, where Americans are advised not to travel due to terrorism. For those who do travel to Saudi Arabia, officials recommend staying alert, following local news and having a plan to leave in an emergency without depending on U.S. government assistance. Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for additional comment and details. A State Department spokesperson confirmed to The Travel that the U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia issued a separate security alert on October 10, strongly urging all Americans to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and the surrounding areas, the outlet reported.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The spokesperson also condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and airports.  Emma Bussey of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf711f75342cf4db90336f Corruption Trial Begins for Former Oakland Mayor and City Contractors te 2026-10-14T12:10:07.331Z Corruption Trial Begins for Former Oakland Mayor and City Contractors The bribery and fraud charges against Sheng Thao, her partner and an influential family offer a window into more widespread efforts to corrupt officials in the San Francisco Bay Area. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf6c6d75342cf4db9032a4 Vance gives pointed warning after federal raid on Ilhan Omar's home and more top headlines te 2026-10-14T11:50:05.932Z Vance gives pointed warning after federal raid on Ilhan Omar's home and more top headlines 1. Vance gives pointed warning after federal raid on Ilhan Omar's home 2. Trump signals patience with Iran has run out  3. Secret recording device sparks OpenAI security scare  FULL SPEED AHEAD — Trump signs pardons for Alaska diesel mechanics onstage during rally. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf6a1475342cf4db90322d New York governor debate heats up as Blakeman, Hochul spar over Trump, sanctuary status, ICE shooting te 2026-10-14T11:40:04.676Z New York governor debate heats up as Blakeman, Hochul spar over Trump, sanctuary status, ICE shooting The New York gubernatorial race heated up Tuesday as Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Brad Blakeman clashed on the debate stage, with the pair trading jabs over President Donald Trump, a recent ICE-involved shooting and inflation. The debate opened with the candidates being asked about the conduct of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which last week drew outrage in New York City following the shooting of a 28-year-old Dominican national whom the Department of Homeland Security said refused to comply with lawful orders during a targeted operation in the Bronx. A 5-year-old boy inside Oscar Bergal's vehicle was unharmed. "Kathy Hochul appealed to ICE to let this criminal out. The question that New Yorkers have to ask is what was this guy doing in New York in the first place? It's because Kathy Hochul has made us a sanctuary state," said Blakeman, a Republican. "Think about it. This guy came into the country illegally. He's been convicted of a crime. He's got pending charges for dealing drugs, poison to our children. And he's a gangbanger. This is who Kathy Hochul is defending?" Blakeman continued. "I have a cooperative agreement with ICE until Kathy Hochul said we could no longer cooperate with ICE. We got over 2,000 illegal migrants out of my county with criminal records ranging from rape, attempted murder, robbery, burglary, drug dealing, carjacking, gang activity. And that's because we cooperated with ICE and we didn't raid one school, one hospital, one daycare center or one church. If you cooperate with federal law enforcement, it makes for a safer community. That's what I did. Kathy Hochul is taking that ability away from us. That's why things like this happen." Hochul called Blakeman's response a "non-answer," because "he refused to condemn what ICE did." "So he basically says in the state of New York, he'd be fine if ICE agents shoot into cars, shoot guns into vehicles, not knowing who's inside and could have killed a 5-year-old child. If that doesn't shock the conscience of everybody — and it should shock his conscience as well — that he says, that's OK, that's how ICE is supposed to do it," Hochul added. "I'll tell you what. I oversee over 500 policing agencies in the state of New York, over half a million arrests every year. That's not how you conduct yourself. ICE is out of control. It's out of control in Nassau County." Blakeman pushed back, saying, "it never would have happened" but for Hochul's "sanctuary policy." "You have invited criminals to come into our state and prey on our on our communities. And now you won't let local law enforcement cooperate with ICE in an orderly way, like we did in my county," Blakeman added ."We didn't have any incidents in my county because we were allowed to cooperate with local law enforcement. But you took that tool away. The reason why that happened is because of you, Kathy Hochul, and your immigration policies, where you actually invite people into our state, give them free everything, and you don't care whether they're criminals or not. That's a bad policy." As part of her rebuttal, Hochul said, "I have a right to answer this one because this is so absurd. I have said, from the president on down, I said, New York is not a sanctuary for criminals, not a sanctuary for criminals. Full stop." The two candidates also clashed over Trump and the state of the U.S. economy. "He promised to cut energy costs. He promised to cut down grocery costs. And you know what? Everything has happened under your friend Donald Trump, who you are the president of the of the fan club for Donald Trump. It's absurd how adoring you are of him. My gosh," Hochul told Blakeman. "Well, what he has done is raise gasoline prices and energy prices and the cost of tariffs have driven up everything in the state. If you bought groceries lately, my God, the people are suffering. And that didn't have to be the case. Why are we at war with the rest of the world?" "You like to talk about Donald Trump all the time, because you don't want to talk about your record," Blakeman responded. "I'm talking about my record right now," Hochul said. "Because it's a record of misery and failure," Blakeman continued. "The highest taxes, utility rates that are 70% higher than national average. But let me say something about Donald Trump. Donald Trump is my friend. He's endorsed me. But so is Bonnie Lautenberg, a liberal Democrat whose husband, Frank, served in the United States Senate and was a pillar of the Democratic Party. Actor Debra messing, who is a liberal Democrat who supports me because she trusts me to make safer communities, improve the quality of life here in New York." "Alright you got two votes," Hochul said. "Good for you." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf67c775342cf4db9031e5 Fall flowers’ last hurrah te 2026-10-14T11:30:15.551Z Fall flowers’ last hurrah Even as summer fades and the first hints of winter’s crispness begins to appear, wildflowers still bloom in the Arizona deserts and wildlands. This week I’ll take a look at some of the fall blooms still out there in both… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf67be75342cf4db9031b0 'Big Bang Theory' producer says societies who abandon God drift toward tyranny te 2026-10-14T11:30:06.075Z 'Big Bang Theory' producer says societies who abandon God drift toward tyranny Hollywood producer Chuck Lorre, the creative force behind hit sitcoms such as "Two and a Half Men" and "The Big Bang Theory," discussed the importance of spirituality on Joe Rogan's podcast Tuesday. Lorre released his memoir, "Sitcom: A Memoir," on Tuesday, reflecting on his life and career. Lorre has previously discussed his religious background, having been raised Jewish before joining the Church of Scientology in his youth and later embracing Buddhism. In the most recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," Lorre warned that worldly wealth and fame ultimately are not fulfilling and that "it's not the real solution. The real solution, you know, I'm going to say it and then regret it, but the real solution is a spiritual solution. You have to find something beyond this world." After Rogan asked why he might regret making the remark, including whether it had to do with working in Hollywood, Lorre replied that he didn't wish to be associated with "new age bulls---."-." RICHARD GERE CONFRONTS HOLLYWOOD FAME, EGO AND GREED AS 'DARK CLOUDS' THAT THREATEN INNER PEACE Rogan agreed, saying he believes the term "spirituality" has been co-opted by insincere people who have given it a "bad name." "I know some people that are like legitimately spiritual. Some of the nicest people that I know," Rogan said, describing a Christian acquaintance who built homes for homeless people and helped them overcome addiction. "It's like I know people like that too," Lorre agreed. "They're real, and they’re role models." Later on in the episode, Lorre marveled at how humans are unlike animals in that they create religions as a means of understanding and valuing the world around them, saying, "You wanna call it true or not, it's an organizing element that no other animal does." 'WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE' STAR DAVID HENRIE SAYS HIS FAITH COST HIM AGENTS, MONEY AND FRIENDS IN HOLLYWOOD Lorre argued that it didn't matter if a particular religion was "true" but said that when a society abandons a belief in a supernatural god, it begins to worship extreme ideologies. "When civilizations or cultures that took God out of the picture, they replaced it, with the Communist Party, with a fascist dictator. You know, it's same idea: ‘Organize around me. Doesn’t matter if I’m right or not, organize around me.’ And people will," he warned. Lorre compared shared religious beliefs to a tentpole holding society's understanding of reality together, suggesting that challenging those beliefs can provoke anger and uncertainty. "And if you take that away from them, they get angry. It freaks them out because it's like the tent pole. That tent pole moves, the tent comes down and everything, you know, if you believe that this is the truth and someone says, ‘No, it's not. It's bulls---.’ Everything else you believe is in fair play. Everything," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE   Lorre himself is no stranger to political commentary. Last month at the Project Angel Food Angel Awards in Los Angeles, Lorre used his acceptance speech to insult the first family, call the president a "Russian asset" and joke about checking whether Trump had suffered a fatal heart attack. He also called the first lady "a surgically enhanced, cold-hearted Yugoslavian escort who clearly hates her husband." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf631175342cf4db9030e4 Battleground Republicans break with Trump on key issues in final midterm sprint te 2026-10-14T11:10:09.268Z Battleground Republicans break with Trump on key issues in final midterm sprint Battleground Republicans are breaking from President Donald Trump with increasing frequency as Election Day draws closer and the party fights to protect its congressional majorities. With just three weeks until voters head to the polls to decide who controls Congress for the latter half of Trump’s term, some Republicans are putting distance between themselves and Trump as the party faces significant political headwinds. Veteran GOP strategist Doug Heye told Fox News Digital that such a strategy at this juncture was "not a surprise." "It happens in midterms when presidents aren’t popular," Heye said. "Add to that the more outlandish things he’s done — often on things that have nothing to do with lowering costs, ending the war with Iran, etc. — this was bound to happen." TRUMP VANISHES FROM GOP SENATOR'S CAMPAIGN WEBSITE AS POLL NUMBERS PLUNGE WEEKS BEFORE ELECTION It’s a similar situation to what’s played out with past presidents during a midterm election year, most recently with former President Joe Biden in 2022. And the Republican National Committee (RNC) is arguing that the party is united behind Trump, while conceding that GOP candidates have individual stakes. "Unlike the Democrats who are in a full-blown civil war with extremists, Republicans remain united behind the president's agenda of cutting taxes, lowering drug costs and securing our communities. We are laser-focused on winning, and our candidates will run the races necessary to best represent their districts and prevent Democrats from taking control," RNC spokeswoman Natalie Baldessarre said. And running their own races is what several are notably doing, balancing individuality with their support for Trump and the GOP base. At least two House Republicans, Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., and Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., have touted conflict with Trump in advertisements. TRUMP-LINKED SUPER PAC PULLS FUNDING FROM 2 HOUSE REPUBLICANS AS GOP FIGHTS TO KEEP MAJORITY Kiggans is out with a new ad touting herself as "one of the most bipartisan members of Congress," who has taken on her "own party to protect jobs, and working with Democrats to save healthcare." One visual referenced a news article that said, "Kiggans bucks Trump on offshore wind." Meanwhile, Lawler recently released an advertisement in which he highlighted taking on "the left and the right," followed by a clip of Trump calling him a "pain in the a--" on state and local tax deduction issues. But for many, like Lawler, it’s a balancing act of trying to keep Trump and the GOP base happy, while courting independent voters. White House spokesperson Davis Ingle said, "No one can dispute the fact that President Trump has created one of the most robust coalitions in political history with the MAGA movement, and the president understands how to communicate with them." "President Trump is the unequivocal leader, best messenger and unmatched motivator for the Republican Party, and he is committed to maintaining Republican majorities in Congress," Ingle told Fox News Digital. "The president signed the largest working-class tax cuts in history, lowered the cost of prescription drugs, sealed the border, drove violent crime to the lowest level in nearly a century, unleashed an energy revolution, added more than a million private-sector jobs and sent Americans’ 401(k)s climbing to record highs," Ingle continued. "The choice has never been more clear: doubling down on President Trump’s winning, commonsense agenda or the Democrats’ extreme liberal policies and obstruction." Still, the political tightrope was on full display when Lawler appeared on stage at Trump’s midterm convention in September, when he noted he and the president didn't "always agree." He told Fox News Digital at the convention, "I fundamentally believe if you want to get things done, you have to be able to work with whoever the president is. And it's why I've consistently been rated among the most bipartisan and effective members of Congress." Former Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., and Sen. John Husted, R-Ohio, also notably appeared at Trump’s convention in Dallas. They have, however, split from Trump on some key issues in an effort to show daylight between themselves and the president. CAN THE 'BEST SHOWMAN IN POLITICS' DELIVER AGAIN? GOP BETS ON TRUMP AT HISTORIC MIDTERM CONVENTION They have called for an end to the Iran war and have diverged from Trump on data centers — the president declared on Truth Social shortly after the midterm convention that "the only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor." But it’s a key sticking point for several Republicans on the trail who recognize the bad optics the hulking, windowless behemoths have with voters. Many, including Husted and Rogers, don’t believe it’s an issue that the federal government should have total dominion over. "What we've said is there should be a moratorium until we get all of the voters' decisions and questions answered," Rogers told Fox News Digital during the convention. "These are big decisions. I don't think there should be a federal ban, because if the federal government can ban it, it can also tell you have to have one." Another vulnerable GOP lawmaker who broke from Trump on the issue of data centers is Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Mich., who has maintained that it should be a decision for local governments whether to allow such facilities in their backyards. "When you have people colluding with these corporations to come in and build a data center, before people in the community even know about it, because of these non-disclosure agreements, I think that violates the trust that people have or don't have with their local officials right now," Barrett said on Fox News’ "The Big Weekend Show." Barrett is also one of a small handful of House Republicans who has consistently voted against the U.S. operation in Iran without congressional approval. The Middle East conflict has gained a steady stream of GOP opposition the longer it’s gone on, as evidenced by the growing number of Republicans voting for Democrats’ war powers resolutions in the House. Among them is Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, who previously voted with the GOP on similar measures until the most recent such vote in mid-September. And Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, who voted against reining in Trump on Iran, noted on the Woo & WayCo podcast last week, "We need to get out of this war quickly." "What [Trump] did to stop a nuclear danger is a beautiful thing, but right now, you know, I don’t think anyone can cut a deal with Iranians, because you can’t trust them," Miller said. The Ohio Republican’s re-election chances are up in the air amid a slew of domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and former father-in-law. He did notably appear at Trump’s rally in Youngstown, Ohio. Trump’s plan to import foreign beef has also gotten some pushback from vulnerable House Republicans like Miller-Meeks and Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. Nunn, another battleground Iowan, introduced a bipartisan bill last month that would suspend Trump’s plan while directing the federal government to find a strategy to grow domestic cattle numbers. And some candidates, like Rep. Tom Kean, R-N.J., do not mention the president on their websites at all. References to Republicans on Kean’s site are few and far between, but it touts him as an "independent leader standing up for what is right for New Jersey." A separate White House official argued that Republicans distancing themselves from Trump "could not be further from the truth — President Trump is still the unequivocal leader of the Republican Party." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf631075342cf4db9030d9 Selma Blair's lawyer cites missed medication, head injury after in-flight arrest: What doctors say te 2026-10-14T11:10:08.326Z Selma Blair's lawyer cites missed medication, head injury after in-flight arrest: What doctors say Selma Blair’s recent in-flight arrest has raised questions about the potential effects when a person with multiple sclerosis misses prescribed medication. The actress, 54, was arraigned Monday on two counts of second-degree assault after allegedly attacking a police officer and nurse following an altercation with flight attendants aboard a Delta flight into New York City, the Associated Press reported. In court, Blair’s attorney, Shawn Barnes, said that Blair had missed several doses of "a powerful medication that controls severe neurological symptoms," according to multiple outlets, including AP. SELMA BLAIR ACCUSED OF KICKING NURSE HOURS AFTER JFK PLANE ARREST The attorney added that Blair hit her head during the flight, which departed from Los Angeles, and was in "a state of severe confusion and disorientation." He also suggested the altitude may have been a factor. The incident was the result of a "medical emergency" and not criminal misconduct, he claimed. Blair was diagnosed with MS in 2018. It is not known which medication she reportedly missed or whether her symptoms were directly related to multiple sclerosis. Fox News Digital reached out to Blair's representatives requesting comment. There are three primary treatment approaches for multiple sclerosis, according to Dr. Lee Murray, a board-certified neurologist practicing in Jackson, Tennessee, at West Tennessee Healthcare. "The first-line treatments we utilize try to prevent recurrent inflammatory attacks," Murray, who has not treated Blair, told Fox News Digital. 'HELICOPTER BRAIN' COULD BE MAKING YOU FEEL SICK: HOW TO SPOT IT AND WHAT TO DO These medications often involve IV infusions, but they can be in the form of pills or injections the patient gives themselves. "These are oftentimes medications folks take for several years," Murray said. "The hope of that is to keep the MS suppressed, to keep [the patient] from having MS attacks." When patients experience an MS relapse, doctors may prescribe high-dose steroids, either orally or intravenously, to reduce inflammation and help speed recovery, according to Cleveland Clinic. Patients with multiple sclerosis often have other health issues, Murray noted. "For instance, patients with MS may have bladder difficulties, or they’ll develop depression or neuropathic pain," he said. "And so we prescribe medications that don't treat the MS itself, but they deal with the symptoms related to MS." Dr. Yoshua Quinones, board-certified internist with Medical Offices of Manhattan, reiterated that there are different classes of MS medications. PARKINSON'S PATIENTS MAY PROTECT MEMORY AND MOVEMENT WITH ONE SIMPLE HABIT "Disease-modifying therapy reduces relapses, new MRI lesions and long-term disability accumulation," Quinones, who also did not treat Blair, told Fox News Digital. Other medications are used to treat acute relapses or manage symptoms such as fatigue, walking difficulties, spasticity and bladder problems. Disease-modifying therapies themselves fall into several categories, according to the doctor. Immunomodulators help regulate the immune system, while anti-trafficking drugs prevent certain immune cells from reaching the brain and spinal cord. Cell-depleting therapies, which are generally considered highly effective treatments, target and remove specific immune cells. It’s essential for patients to be compliant with their MS medications, according to Murray. "If an MS medication dosage is missed, the patient runs the risk of having an MS relapse, which can result in acute or new changes neurologically," he said. "There's a host of different symptoms that can occur." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Potential effects of a relapse may include balance difficulties, vision loss, dizziness, bowel or bladder dysfunction, or weakness, numbness or tingling on one side. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "If a patient with multiple sclerosis has missed their doses of medication and begins to develop new neurological deficits, they need to seek medical attention to see if they are in an active MS flare," Murray advised. "Recognizing that and being able to quickly get on high-dose steroids can reverse some of the symptoms the patient may be experiencing." Although steroids can speed recovery from an MS relapse, they have not been shown to improve long-term outcomes, according to the MS Society. Quinones agreed that skipping medications will reduce disease control. "Poor compliance will increase the risk of relapse and MS-related hospitalizations," she said. "For example, if you stop any anti-trafficking medication, it carries a high risk of rapid disease reactivation. Abrupt cessation of this class can even trigger a rebound worse than baseline." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Cell-depleting agents can act over months, so a single missed or delayed dose is less immediately impactful, Quinones added. "A single dose of disease-modifying therapy is not catastrophic — however, if constantly missed, it can raise a relapse risk." The risks of missing medication depend on the specific drug, how long treatment is interrupted and the patient's individual circumstances, according to doctors. Fox News’ Tracy Wright contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf630f75342cf4db9030d0 The Nobel Peace Prize has become a fig leaf for left-wing activism te 2026-10-14T11:10:07.411Z The Nobel Peace Prize has become a fig leaf for left-wing activism Alfred Nobel intended the peace prize for those who had done the most to advance peace among nations. Instead, it is increasingly handed out to the international activist class: people who say the right things, back the right causes and appeal to the political instincts of a handful of parliamentarians in a rarefied progressive bubble. This year’s award to Navi Pillay is a case in point. Pillay is best known for chairing the U.N. commission of inquiry that accused Israel of genocide in Gaza. Her selection will inevitably be read as an endorsement of a U.N. culture in which hostility to Israel is not a liability but a badge of moral seriousness. NOBEL PEACE PRIZE AWARDED TO UN JURIST WHO ACCUSED ISRAEL OF COMMITTING GENOCIDE IN GAZA But there is more to Pillay’s record than the commission’s fixation on Israel. When Denmark’s embassy in Pakistan was bombed after Danish newspapers republished the Muhammad cartoons, former Foreign Minister Per Stig Møller reportedly said Pillay’s response was not to defend free speech, but to suggest censorship and restrictions on it. Her reaction to Charlie Hebdo was much the same. Pillay reportedly called the magazine "doubly irresponsible" for publishing Muhammad cartoons. She is said to have described them as "malicious and deliberately provocative" and said she "fully understands why people wish to protest strongly." When Islamists answer speech with threats, violence and murder, Pillay’s first instinct seems to be to scold those who exercised their right to speak. In 2022, she defended fellow U.N. commissioner Miloon Kothari after he referred to a "Jewish lobby" controlling social media and questioned whether Israel should even be a member of the United Nations. Kothari later apologized. An event in Pillay’s honor at Berlin City Hall was canceled after the mayor withdrew her support. WEAPONIZING THE CHARGE OF GENOCIDE FUELS AN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS ANTISEMITISM There are more reports of uncomfortable episodes. Pillay is said to have declined to attend the 2010 Nobel ceremony for the imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, citing a scheduling conflict in Geneva as Beijing pressured foreign governments to stay away. At Durban II the previous year, she remained seated while Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered an antisemitic tirade against Israel and Western delegations walked out. She condemned his speech later, but admitted that she had been "naive" about the Iranian president. A review of Pillay’s first two years as U.N. human-rights chief found no public statements from her on abuses in dictatorships as Cuba, North Korea, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan or Belarus. This is the person the Nobel Committee now presents as a model of human rights, freedom and peace. The prize has a long history of such decisions. AMBASSADOR JEFF BARTOS: UN MUST ABANDON ANTI-AMERICAN, ANTI-WESTERN LEGACY OF DURBAN CONFERENCE In 1994, Yasser Arafat was awarded the Peace Prize despite a political career built around hijackings, murder and the glorification of violence against civilians. In 1973, Henry Kissinger and North Vietnam’s Le Duc Tho received it for negotiating a Vietnam ceasefire that quickly fell apart. Tho refused the award because peace had plainly not been achieved. In 2007, the prize went to Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Climate change may be an important issue; it is not, however, what Nobel had in mind when he wrote of peace among nations. Barack Obama received the award in 2009, less than nine months into his presidency and before any significant diplomatic achievement. Even Obama seemed embarrassed by how premature it was. The European Union won in 2012, not for a particular peace agreement or diplomatic breakthrough, but for a lofty view of Europe that appealed to the Oslo establishment. None of this is an argument against human rights, international law or humanitarian work. It is an argument against pretending that every fashionable cause belongs under the heading of furthering world peace. There is a difference between speaking the language of peace and doing the hard work of making it. The latter involves deterrence, diplomacy, compromise, alliances and often, dealing with people one does not like. It is not always glamorous and rarely produces applause in international conference halls. Consider the Abraham Accords. They normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states, creating embassies, direct flights, trade, investment and security cooperation. They replaced formal hostility with working relations between governments that had long treated one another as enemies. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER Some may dislike Jared Kushner or the Trump administration. That is beside the point. Kushner did more to advance peace between states than many of the campaigners and organizations celebrated by the Nobel Committee in recent years. Yet it is almost impossible to imagine the committee rewarding such an achievement. Association with Trump alone would make Kushner unacceptable to the small political circle that controls the prize. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION That is the problem. The Nobel Peace Prize is decided by five people appointed by Norway’s parliament. They have the power to pronounce who represents the world’s highest moral ideals. Too often, they use it to reward people who share their own progressive assumptions. The Stockholm-based Nobel Foundation cannot simply reclaim the prize. Nobel’s will assigns responsibility to a committee appointed by Norway’s Parliament. But the committee can be criticized, and it should no longer be treated with the automatic reverence it enjoys. Alfred Nobel created an award for exceptional achievements that furthered world peace. The Norwegian committee has turned it into an annual seal of approval for causes it happens to favor. A Peace Prize that cannot tell the difference no longer deserves the name — much less the respect it still receives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf630d75342cf4db90309b Scimplify raises $25M to challenge China’s grip on critical materials with AI te 2026-10-14T11:10:05.642Z Scimplify raises $25M to challenge China’s grip on critical materials with AI Scimplify's annualized revenue run rate has tripled to $200 million as it eyes U.S. expansion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf5e6475342cf4db90300e A life worth living: Ty Herndon returns to Laughlin as part of long, successful country career te 2026-10-14T10:50:12.465Z A life worth living: Ty Herndon returns to Laughlin as part of long, successful country career Country music star Ty Herndon has staying power, both in Laughlin and in general, but it hasn’t been without challenges. He continues his local run of more than 15 years at the Riverside Resort this Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 14-18, with a… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf5c0575342cf4db902e46 Washington girls walk off cross country meet in protest of male athlete, parents reveal how it came to this te 2026-10-14T10:40:05.278Z Washington girls walk off cross country meet in protest of male athlete, parents reveal how it came to this Holly Burns and about a dozen other girls walked away from a cross-country race in Washington on Tuesday. They refused to compete against a male athlete who had started the season racing on the boys’ team. When the race began, half of the girls competing, and the male athlete, took off running. Burns and the other half of the girls slowly walked forward past the starting line, and then into the nearby tree line, sacrificing one of their high school competitions. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Footage of the protest has since gone viral across social media, igniting widespread awareness for one of the trans athlete incidents currently plaguing Washington state. For Burns, a Camas High School runner, the decision to protest was reinforced by strength in numbers. Her parents, Kevin and Sarah Burns, told OutKick their daughter initially wanted to avoid "making waves." "She wanted to kind of play it safe, so we, we weren't going to push it. We just kind of let her kind of feel it out. We told her that. We supported her whichever decision she tries to make," Kevins said. DAD BANNED FROM SCHOOL GROUNDS AFTER PROTESTING TRANS RUNNER COMPETING AGAINST HIS DAUGHTER But then her teammates began talking. The girls shared their concerns. They decided to act together. And her parents backed her. "The more I heard about her friends wanting to do something, the more I heard about her team wanting to do something, we definitely were in support of that," Kevin said. "We told her, do what you think is best." The Oct. 13 meet pitted Camas against Battle Ground. Camas hosted the event at the Underwriters Lab campus, where the girls’ race was scheduled for 4 p.m. The Burnses said they learned about the athlete’s move to girls’ competition recently. They worried about what it would mean for their daughter and her teammates. "You hear about it, but you just never think it’s going to be on your kid’s small cross-country team," Sarah said. ATTORNEY FOR ALLEGED VICTIM OF TRANS ATHLETE SEXUAL ASSAULT SAYS SCOTUS FIGHT CAN HELP SET TITLE IX PRECEDENT Camas School District has said it follows Washington law and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association eligibility rules. For the Burnses, that policy leaves their daughter’s concerns unresolved. "I don’t see how it’s OK to discriminate against my daughter and the daughters of everyone else that is trying to fairly compete," Kevin said. Their own protest began before the girls walked off. FEMALE ATHLETES, WOMEN'S SPORTS ADVOCATES SPEAK ON CAPITOL HILL AS TRANS ATHLETE ISSUE HOVERS OVER MIDTERMS They arrived with signs, and security challenged them, the parents said. "They said that we’re not allowed to hold up signs at this event today," Kevin Burns said. "I questioned them if that was constitutionally legal, if we could express ourselves by just holding a sign. And we kind of went back and forth about public versus private property. And in the end, it didn’t seem like they really had a grasp on what they could tell us to do or not. "So I just went ahead and held up my sign, and they had several security guards following me and pestering me and telling me that I would have to leave. And I just said, no, I’m not going to leave." Other parents approached, they said. Some offered support. Others said they agreed but feared the backlash that could follow speaking publicly. At one point, Sarah said she had a confrontation with a woman who identified herself as a psychiatric nurse. "I had a lady that came up to me and said she was a psychiatric nurse and that I was a disgusting human for holding up this sign and that I was doing psychological damage to these children," Sarah said. "I told her that one day I’m gonna have to stand before my Lord and Savior and I’m gonna feel good about this." The Burnses said they respected the girls who chose to race Tuesday. They believed some wanted to preserve their chances of competing in postseason meets. "I think they all have to make their own decision," they said. For Holly, they do not yet know what sitting out will mean. "Well, we don’t know that yet," they said when asked whether the protest cost her a chance at something she had worked toward. "But there’s cost to everything when you stand up for what you believe is right, I think. If there wasn’t, then you’re not really standing up for anything," they said. "Her goal this season was just to have fun and compete and do the best that she could." Now her parents hope she can keep pursuing those goals while standing alongside her teammates. More races remain. Camas lists its next championship meet for Oct. 21 at Lewisville Regional Park. Another decision awaits Washington voters on Nov. 3. Initiative 638 would prohibit students it defines as biologically male from competing in certain female-only interschool athletic competitions. It would require students seeking to enter those competitions to provide verification of biological sex from a healthcare provider. The Burnses support the measure. But even if voters approve it, the measure would take effect 30 days after the election. Washington’s state cross-country championships are scheduled for Nov. 7. The athlete at the center of the dispute had already competed in several girls’ races. On Sept. 5, the runner finished 76th in a boys’ junior varsity race at the Ultimook meet in Oregon. By Sept. 15, the runner was competing in the girls’ race at a Camas meet involving Skyview. The Burnses had not spoken with the athlete or the athlete’s family. Their position, they said, was that the runner should compete with boys. "Their child has every right to participate in the boys athletics, just like they did at the beginning of the season, but it’s not fair to the girls," they said during the interview. Holly’s parents rejected the idea that the stakes become insignificant because the athletes are in high school. "Some of these girls work really hard to compete. It’s most of what they do all summer long. It means a lot to them," they said. They argued that losing opportunities can undo the rewards of that effort. "Then that’s devastating to all the hard work. It erases everything they’ve done." The dispute unfolds against a broader conflict over Washington’s eligibility policies. President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5, 2025, executive order directed federal agencies to protect female athletic opportunities and prioritize Title IX enforcement against federally funded institutions that require female athletes to compete against males in women’s categories. Federal officials opened an investigation into Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in April 2025. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal defended Washington’s protections. He said the state had allowed students to participate in athletics consistent with their gender identity since 2007 and would continue enforcing its laws unless Congress or federal courts changed the legal requirements. A separate Washington sports dispute has also reached the Supreme Court. A high school wrestler identified in court filings as K.M.K. and her mother, Stephanie Brown, have requested emergency relief, including notice and an opportunity to decline competition against male athletes without penalties. The WIAA opposed the application in a filing Tuesday, arguing that the requested relief would conflict with state law and compromise other students’ privacy. The Supreme Court’s docket showed the responses filed Tuesday and no ruling on the application. The Burnses plan to keep showing up. "So we made a few contacts and we might go forward with that and have a more organized protest the next time," Kevin said. Asked whether they would return with more signs and shirts, the answer came quickly. "Definitely. Yeah, we will." They also said they were prepared for greater national attention if it helped bring change. Some friends disagree with their position. The couple hopes those relationships can survive the dispute. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I think we can respect each other outside of the controversy," they said. Their fears extend beyond one race. They worry about what the policy means for college athletics, Olympic competition and other spaces reserved for women. "Women’s spaces will be erased," they said. For now, their daughter has chosen to stand with her teammates. Her parents want other families to know they can speak up, too. "Don’t be afraid." "Stand up for girls’ rights." "Girls need their own space. They need their sports. They need their athletics." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf59b775342cf4db902e02 Today's poll: Should President Trump establish a Route 66 National Monument made up of historic sites along the Mother Road? te 2026-10-14T10:30:15.356Z Today's poll: Should President Trump establish a Route 66 National Monument made up of historic sites along the Mother Road? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf59b675342cf4db902df9 Should President Trump launch a major federal initiative to develop new water supplies for the American West? te 2026-10-14T10:30:14.153Z Should President Trump launch a major federal initiative to develop new water supplies for the American West? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf59ad75342cf4db902dc4 Bipartisan senators demand Trump scrap Russia diesel deal, call it 'betrayal' of US allies te 2026-10-14T10:30:05.136Z Bipartisan senators demand Trump scrap Russia diesel deal, call it 'betrayal' of US allies A bipartisan group of senators is urging Donald Trump to scrap his recently announced diesel deal with Russia, warning it could help President Vladimir Putin finance his war against Ukraine and calling the agreement "a gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our Allies." "The Treasury Department’s General License No. 135, which lifts sanctions on Russia’s diesel exports, only provides Putin with more fuel to finance his war machine and enables Russia to continue its brutal attacks on Ukrainian civilians. Granting Moscow the ability to sell Russian diesel freely in global markets damages American security interests and is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine, who continue to defend themselves from Putin’s murderous, illegal war. This deal is a gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our Allies; it should be rescinded," the senators asserted in the missive. The letter, which also includes a note of cc to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is signed by GOP Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine, Alan Stuart Armstrong of Oklahoma, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and John Cornyn of Texas, as well as Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Dick Durbin of Illinois, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Jack Reed of Rhode Island, and Chris Coons of Delaware. REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS BREAK WITH TRUMP ON DIESEL DEAL WITH RUSSIA "We also recognize the urgent need to lower energy costs for American families and address the disruptions caused by the war with Iran. However, allowing Russian-origin diesel into global markets will offer limited to no relief to Americans. It will have a negligible impact on fuel prices, but the revenues the Kremlin will receive from this agreement will undoubtedly finance its desired war of attrition and advance its security cooperation with China, Iran, and North Korea. It will also endanger servicemembers operating overseas in support of Operation Epic Fury," the senators declared in their message. "Putin is a tyrant. Withdraw from this agreement, rescind General License No. 135, and execute the authorities provided under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Maintain our legacy – and the duty America holds – as leader of the free world," they urged. TRUMP RUSSIA DEAL COULD FUEL PUTIN'S WAR, EX-NATO COMMANDER WARNS AS ZELENSKYY SAYS 'NYET' The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's comment request on Wednesday. The senators' message to the president comes after Trump, in a Truth Social post on Friday, announced, "I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter. Additionally, based on the condition of their Diesel Refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel. TRUMP SAYS RUSSIA HAS AGREED TO DELIVER MILLIONS IN DIESEL FUEL AFTER 'HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL DISCUSSION' "Between our TOTAL CONTROL of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian Energy, Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST! Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my Greatest Priority. This is a very big and important announcement. Additionally, it must be understood, that Iran will not have a Nuclear Weapon!" the president declared in the post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf550175342cf4db9029ea American-made goods also got more expensive under Trump tariffs, new research finds te 2026-10-14T10:10:09.169Z American-made goods also got more expensive under Trump tariffs, new research finds Americans aren't just seeing the price tag increase for imported goods. Thanks to President Donald Trump's tariffs, they are now paying more for products made in the U.S.A., according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In fact, the research finds that prices for many everyday goods would have fallen last year and into early 2026 without Trump's tariffs. The findings offer new evidence of how the sweeping tariff policy, a centerpiece of the president's economic agenda during his second term, have affected Americans’ wallets — and it's only getting worse with just one month until the midterm elections. TRUMP BET TARIFFS WOULD BRING BACK AMERICAN FACTORY JOBS. NEW REPORT SAYS IT DIDN'T WORK Economists had long warned that tariffs would drive up consumer prices, but measuring their precise impact has been difficult as trade policies shifted and companies made decisions about whether to absorb higher costs or pass them along to shoppers. Put simply, the New York Fed found that tariffs kept prices higher on many of the goods Americans buy every day. Without the tariffs, prices across the consumer goods examined for this study would have fallen by early 2026. Instead, they rose. The researchers estimated that tariffs added about 2.9 percentage points to prices across the goods they studied. And the impact, notably, was not limited to imported products facing the most fallout from tariffs. The New York Fed found that Trump's policies pushed up prices on American-made goods. Researchers estimated that about two-thirds of the tariff-related price increase came from imports, while roughly one-third came from products made in the United States. FLOURISH CHART SHOWING FED FINDINGS: 30552508 The White House pushed back, arguing that tariffs will ultimately benefit U.S. workers and be paid by foreign exporters. "President Trump’s America First trade agenda is reshaping the international economic order to reduce our trade deficit, revitalize American manufacturing, and deliver lasting benefits to our workers, farmers, and producers," White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told Fox News Digital. The administration has maintained that foreign exporters reliant on access to the U.S. market will ultimately bear the cost of tariffs, Rogers added. A MUST-WIN MIDTERM STATE IS THE REAL LOSER OF TRUMP'S CANADA TRADE WAR Scott Lincicome, vice president of general economics at the Cato Institute, told Fox News Digital that consumers may not see significant relief as long as tariffs remain in place. "What we know is that the tariffs have increased prices a bit," Lincicome said. "What we don't know is whether the prices will stay where they are or go up even a little bit more as companies finally cave and start passing on more of the tariff costs onto consumers." "As long as the tariffs remain in place, it's unlikely we're going to see price declines," he added. The research also found that tariff-related price increases can take up to a year to fully reach consumers, particularly when American manufacturers face higher costs for imported materials and components. Although the researchers estimate that the inflationary impact of existing tariffs has largely peaked, they expect consumer goods prices to remain higher than they otherwise would have been. 5 STATES COULD BE THE BIGGEST LOSERS IN TRUMP'S TRADE WAR WITH CANADA, EXPERT WARNS The findings could carry political implications as Trump and Republicans face voters in November after campaigning on lowering the cost of living. "When you campaign on lowering prices and then you actually actively increase prices, it's probably gonna hurt when voters go back to the polls and are mad about prices still being too high," Lincicome said. Meanwhile, higher energy costs are adding another layer of pressure on American households. "It's really a double whammy for American consumers because first you had the tariffs which increased the prices of a lot of products. And then you had energy prices spike because of the Iran war," Lincicome said. He warned that rising diesel costs could push prices higher beyond the gas pump, increasing transportation expenses for businesses that rely on trucks, trains and agricultural equipment. "Those things are going to act as kind of another tariff because they're gonna increase the cost of getting that product to you," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf550075342cf4db9029e1 Hooters restaurants keep closing even as CEO says there's more to the story te 2026-10-14T10:10:08.227Z Hooters restaurants keep closing even as CEO says there's more to the story Hooters restaurants continue to disappear across America, including several longtime locations in Florida — but the iconic chain's CEO insists the closures aren't a sign that the brand is losing its appeal. Neil Kiefer, CEO of Florida-based Hooters Inc., told Fox News Digital the company is focused on rebuilding the restaurant chain after its original founders regained control of the brand following its 2025 bankruptcy. "The number of stores will go up and down, but the longevity of our commitment will not," Kiefer said. "These store closures are not an indication of brand strength." HOOTERS RESTAURANTS KEEP DISAPPEARING AS ICONIC CHAIN LOSES LONGTIME LOCATIONS IN FOUNDING STATE His remarks come after Fox News Digital reported that Hooters closed its last remaining restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida, ending a 40-year presence in the city. The closure followed the September shutdown of a Hooters in Panama City Beach, which had operated for more than three decades. Other longtime locations have also disappeared, including a Hooters in Boca Raton, Florida, which closed earlier this year after 16 years when its landlord declined to renew the lease. But Kiefer said the recent closures need to be viewed in the context of the company's ownership changes. "In March 2025, Hooters of America filed for bankruptcy," he said. HISTORY OF HOOTERS: 5 FACTS YOU LIKELY NEVER KNEW ABOUT THE RESTAURANT CHAIN "Hooters of America was a separate corporate entity from the original Hooters team that first founded the brand and their first restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, in 1983," he went on.  "While these two groups may have shared a name, they shared nothing else. The original founders saw an opportunity to step in and reclaim their brand, integrity and legacy. Since these acquisitions, we've learned some stores were in various stages of need." Kiefer also emphasized that the closures should not be viewed as a reflection of the restaurant chain's "beloved staff, community or sisterhood of the orange shorts." The restaurant chain has been working to reinvent itself under its new ownership — with a renewed emphasis on food, hospitality and attracting families. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Kiefer previously told Fox News Digital that Hooters had become overly sexualized under its former corporate leadership and that he wanted to restore the brand's original identity. That strategy has included opening new restaurants, including a location in The Villages, Florida, in July 2025, while another location in Lutz, near Tampa, is coming soon, according to its website. The Villages restaurant has also attracted attention for its popularity among retirees, demonstrating how the brand is attempting to appeal to a broader customer base. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS For now, however, the restaurant chain's shrinking footprint remains visible in parts of its founding state. Following the Jacksonville and Boca Raton closures, large stretches of the state's Atlantic coast are without a Hooters restaurant. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Kiefer maintains that the company's commitment to its customers and employees remains unchanged. "Instead, we are concentrating our efforts on what has always made us successful: our community, our staff, our food and our unshakeable dedication to all three." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf54ff75342cf4db9029d8 The Iran war's unexpected impact on US defenses against China threat downplayed by top Army leader te 2026-10-14T10:10:07.304Z The Iran war's unexpected impact on US defenses against China threat downplayed by top Army leader Amid growing concerns that the Iran war is drawing away critical U.S. defenses from China's doorstep, the Army's top commander in the Pacific says the forces are using this unexpected opportunity to modernize. Gen. Ronald Clark, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, provided his assessment that diverting Patriot missile defenses to the Iran war has not increased risk to forces in the Indo-Pacific despite concerns about deployments impacting America's readiness for potential conflict with China. "Actually, it's given us an opportunity to modernize our systems here," Clark told Fox News Digital during a small-group interview at the Association of the United States Army's annual conference in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Patriot systems have been redeployed from the Indo-Pacific to support operations in the Middle East, while U.S. forces in South Korea have also sent Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors to the region. An October Congressional Research Service report cited estimates that U.S. forces had expended roughly 1,700 Patriot and 200 THAAD interceptors during the conflict, while the Congressional Budget Office estimated that the military had used between half and two-thirds of certain interceptor inventories. The Pentagon's inspector general has cited strategic inventory shortfalls and manufacturing bottlenecks stemming from the conflict, raising questions about how quickly the U.S. could replenish its defenses in the event of another major confrontation. Clark said the deployments are giving Patriot crews firsthand experience defending against enemy attacks, while equipment upgrades are expanding what individual batteries can accomplish. He said an upgraded Patriot battery can now provide coverage that previously required an entire battalion, though he did not specify whether he was referring to geographic coverage or the number of threats the system can engage. Asked whether recent diplomatic progress between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping had changed his assessment of the threat from China, Clark said he believes the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is continuing its build-up. "Well, I believe they're continuing to prepare," Clark said. XI PREPARES CHINA ‘FOR BATTLE’ AS EXPERT WARNS OF GRAVE DANGER FACING US AHEAD OF DC SUMMIT The assessment comes weeks after Trump welcomed Xi to Washington for a high-profile state visit that produced new trade agreements and commitments to improve military communications. But the diplomatic progress has not resolved tensions over Taiwan and China's growing military reach across the Indo-Pacific, where American commanders continue preparing for a potential conflict. Clark did not say whether China's military preparations had accelerated or whether diplomatic outreach had changed Beijing's intentions. He emphasized that the U.S. military's responsibility is to remain ready for a potential conflict while working to prevent one. TAIWAN ANALYSTS SAY TRUMP-XI SUMMIT PRODUCED NO POLICY SHIFT BUT REAL TEST LIES AHEAD "Hopefully my legacy in this job is that when we walk away from command of USARPAC, that the deterrent posture of our command is such that we have not just prevented war, but we're preventing war in the future," Clark said. Clark said Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, recently discussed reviving disaster-management exchanges between the U.S. Army and China's PLA during talks with his Chinese counterpart. The exchanges would provide an opportunity for American and Chinese military personnel to work together on disaster response, restoring a channel of direct engagement that Clark said he hoped to see revived. "If you're able to have a conversation with your adversaries, you're able to share information with them in a way that makes them not want to fight," Clark said. He said U.S. Army Pacific would be responsible for coordinating the exchanges with its Chinese counterparts if the effort moves forward. He did not announce a date or say that Beijing had formally agreed to resume the program. The U.S. and Chinese militaries have periodically conducted disaster-management exchanges in the past, including an event hosted by the Army at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state in 2017. "The cost of going to war is just so high that it's our duty to, one, be absolutely prepared for that eventuality, but two, to prevent that from happening," Clark said. The diplomatic outreach comes amid continued confrontations between Chinese and Philippine forces in the South China Sea. As Fox News Digital previously reported, the Philippines tracked 101 Chinese navy and coast guard vessels around disputed waters in September, nearly double the number recorded in August. More recently, Philippine authorities accused Chinese forces of obstructing maritime operations and carrying out dangerous maneuvers near Philippine aircraft. CHINESE MILITARY ACTIVITY NEARLY DOUBLES AROUND KEY US ALLY IN DISPUTED WATERS Meanwhile, the Army has been expanding its capabilities across theIndo-Pacific, positioning additional forces and equipment closer to potential flashpoints as part of its effort to deter Chinese aggression. Clark said the Army now has more resources committed to the region than at any previous point in his career, including additional divisions, a corps headquarters and specialized formations designed to conduct long-range strikes and operations across multiple domains. "The Army is now better resourced in the Pacific than I've ever seen it," he said. He pointed to the Army's growing ability to support naval and air operations, including land-based weapons capable of striking targets at sea. Clark said recent military war games have demonstrated the importance of those capabilities, including one maritime scenario in which the addition of Army forces changed an unfavorable outcome. "It's really tied to existing capabilities we have," Clark said, citing the Army's ability to detect targets, conduct strikes, protect military assets and sustain operations from land. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf54fe75342cf4db9029cf Criminologist professor at Big Ten college offers warning to students as police probe possible serial killer te 2026-10-14T10:10:06.392Z Criminologist professor at Big Ten college offers warning to students as police probe possible serial killer Concerns over a possible serial killer in Lansing, Michigan, have the Big Ten college town on edge. Earlier this month, the Lansing Police Department announced it is investigating the unnerving possibility that five recent deaths may be connected to an attacker allegedly lurking along the Lansing River Trail. "I definitely think we need to be cautious, but we also need to be rational," Karen Holt, a criminology professor at Michigan State University, told Fox News Digital. MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO 2023 KILLING OF LAUREN HEIKE ON PHOENIX HIKING TRAIL Police said over the last year five men were attacked along the popular trail; one of the victims was found stabbed to death under a bridge. "As someone who studies violence, the first thing that came to mind was the victims and the vulnerability of these victims and the method of the violence," Holt said. HUD’S HOMELESSNESS REFORMS PUT HUMAN LIVES AHEAD OF HOUSING BUREAUCRACY All of the victims were homeless, police said. CRIMINAL PROFILER REVEALS 'EXTREMELY RARE' RED FLAG IN CASE OF SUSPECTED SERIAL KILLER MIGRANT IN TEXAS "If we have a community where people can be attacked in this way, then I don't necessarily know that we can call it a safe community," Holt said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST She goes on to say, "One of the patterns with either single or serial, homicide offenders or just violent offenders is that they tend to go after individuals who are particularly vulnerable." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X She says homicide offenders often see these victims as individuals "who lack credibility" and may assume that going after homeless victims "decreases the likelihood that they're going to be caught," she said. ‘OUT OF CONTROL’ KILLINGS IN SPANBERGER’S VIRGINIA REACH ‘INSANE’ POINT AS MIGRANT CHARGED IN STABBING SPREE Timeline of killings SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS On September 3, Edward Joseph Smith, 23, was arrested in connection to the deadly stabbing of Daniel Lusk, 22. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "I would love to learn more about the relationship between that victim and perpetrator," she said. Police have not announced any motive in Lusk's murder. PHILADELPHIA HOME LINKED TO 7 MISSING WOMEN, LATE RESIDENT'S POTENTIAL 'SERIAL KILLER' MEMOIR INVESTIGATED Smith has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing in the four other deaths. SEND US A TIP GOT A TIP? Holt says Lusk's murder "stands out" in comparison to the other alleged killings in that the victim was stabbed – whereas the other four victims suffered some sort of head injury or possible blunt force trauma. TOLEDO POLICE FOLLOWING 'MULTIPLE LEADS' AS MANHUNT ENTERS 3RD DAY AFTER FESTIVAL SHOOTING Police have yet to confirm any arrest of this possible serial killer. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Holt maintains Lansing needs to remain vigilant. "Don't walk the trial would be my advice. Maybe walk a different trail." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf54fd75342cf4db9029c6 Mamdani, City Council move to end iconic NYC horse-drawn carriage industry as workers face uncertain future te 2026-10-14T10:10:05.236Z Mamdani, City Council move to end iconic NYC horse-drawn carriage industry as workers face uncertain future New York City's iconic horse-drawn carriages could disappear from Central Park under an agreement reached Tuesday between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin, setting the stage for a vote to eliminate the historic industry. The agreement would ban horse-drawn carriage operations beginning June 1, 2028, if approved by the City Council on Oct. 22, ending a longtime tourist attraction amid concerns over animal welfare and public safety. The proposed legislation, known as Romanch's Law — named after 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who suffered fatal injuries in a horse-drawn carriage crash in June — would require city officials to develop a transition plan for carriage drivers, owners and stable workers, though financial compensation would not be guaranteed. MAMDANI'S LATEST FREEBIE SETS OFF ONLINE FURY AS CRITICS RIP CITY PRIORITIES: 'OPERA SOCIALISM' "The horse carriage industry is coming to an end in New York City. Our administration will make sure workers and owners are protected, and the horses are safe," Mamdani wrote on X. Animal rights group PETA celebrated the agreement after years of campaigning against the carriage industry. "This is long overdue, and it can't come quickly enough," PETA representative Ashley Byrne told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview Tuesday. Byrne cited incidents involving horses collapsing in city streets and colliding with vehicles, and said more than 70% of New Yorkers support a ban, a figure Fox News Digital has not independently verified. MAMDANI, NYPD GIVE SECURITY UPDATE AHEAD OF JEWISH HIGH HOLY DAYS, 9/11 25TH ANNIVERSARY The Central Park Conservancy also welcomed the agreement, emphasizing public safety. "We applaud the City Council for finally taking on this issue. For the Central Park Conservancy, this has always been a matter of public safety. We hope carriages can be phased out efficiently and humanely so that no one else ever suffers the fate of Romanch Mahajan," Conservancy President and CEO Betsy Smith said. But the Transport Workers Union sharply criticized the agreement, accusing city leaders of failing to provide meaningful financial protections for workers and carriage owners. "Council Speaker Menin's bill has no meaningful economic relief for workers," TWU International President John Samuelsen said in a statement. "It only says the city should prepare a worker transition plan by April 2027 and include weak measures like job fairs and job counseling." Samuelsen also accused Menin of exploiting the June death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch Mahajan to advance the ban. MAMDANI'S 'THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING' ANNOUNCEMENT CRACKING DOWN ON FOOD DELIVERY TIPS SPARKS OUTRAGE "Council Speaker Menin used the tragic death of a tourist to contrive a public safety crisis. This is disgraceful political opportunism, and Zohran should not simply go along with it, particularly when immigrant families' livelihoods are being destroyed," he said. Under the legislation, city agencies would have until April 1, 2027, to develop a workforce transition plan that includes job placement, career counseling, training and referrals to other transportation and tourism jobs. Officials would also have to consider compensation for carriage owners and assistance with retiring horses, but no payouts are guaranteed. "We have been working closely with the City Council, union partners, carriage drivers, animal welfare advocates, and community leaders to deliver a just transition that protects workers while ending horse-drawn carriages in Central Park once and for all," City Hall spokesperson Sneha Choudhary said. Fox News Digital reached out to Transport Workers Union Local 100, which represents carriage drivers and owners, for comment. Menin, who would be the first sitting City Council speaker to support the legislation, according to the Council, said the city must balance tradition with public safety and workers' livelihoods. "We can honor our city's traditions while recognizing when it's time to move forward in the interest of public safety, protecting workers, and strengthening our city's economic vitality," Menin said. The legislation follows the June death Mahajan, a tourist from India who suffered fatal injuries after a horse-drawn carriage bolted, collided with another carriage and overturned in Central Park. "The tragic and preventable death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan made clear that the status quo is no longer acceptable," Menin said. The Central Park Conservancy previously reported that the fatal crash was the eighth horse-related incident in or around the park in approximately 13 months. Days earlier, a carriage horse named Deniz reportedly collapsed and died while pulling tourists. Following Mahajan's death, TWU Local 100 called for tougher driver examinations, enhanced training and additional safety regulations rather than an outright ban. Mamdani's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf4df575342cf4db902881 Schumer warns of Republican advantage that could change the battle for Senate control te 2026-10-14T09:40:05.636Z Schumer warns of Republican advantage that could change the battle for Senate control Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sees a path to victory for Democrats in November — but one major Republican advantage has him worried. In a letter to his Democratic colleagues, Schumer, D-N.Y., argued that his crop of candidates and Democrats running across the country are winning the messaging battle against the GOP, but asked, "Can Republicans buy the Senate?" "With just three weeks until Election Day, the battle for control of the Senate comes down to one defining question: Will the unprecedented tsunami of Republican money defeat the massive Democratic advantage in candidates, policies, and political climate," Schumer wrote. DEMOCRATS SEE NEW CHANCES TO FLIP RED STATES — BUT A $400M GOP SPENDING ADVANTAGE COULD DERAIL THEIR PLANS "There are 22 days until Election Day, and two enormous forces are on a collision course: deep voter dissatisfaction with Republicans and an unprecedented flood of money aimed at overcoming their political liabilities," he continued. "Which force prevails could determine control of the United States Senate." Republicans do have a distinct money advantage and have seen outside groups and President Donald Trump’s MAGA Inc. spending at eye-popping levels across the Senate map. MAGA Inc., for example, has over $400 million at its disposal, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings, and reportedly has plans to spend in key Senate races like Iowa, Ohio and Alaska in the waning weeks of the midterms. SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LIMIT ON PARTY CAMPAIGN SPENDING IN COORDINATION WITH CANDIDATES Then there’s tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has contributed roughly $276 million to Republican-aligned political action committees (PACs) this cycle. Notably, he contributed $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC closely aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. Schumer lamented the funding, arguing that it was coming from a small field of deep-pocketed donors "looking to buy a pardon, curry favor, and move the needle in favor of their personal interests." He also charged that the influx of cash was thanks in part to the Supreme Court’s decision in June to eliminate federal limits on how much political parties can spend on candidates. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING. HERE ARE 3 FORCES THAT COULD STOP IT "None of us are naïve; we’ve known this day would come ever since Justices Kennedy, Roberts, Scalia, Alito, and Thomas decided to give their billionaire and corporate friends permission to buy elections," Schumer said. But Democrats’ own super PAC, the Senate Majority PAC, which is closely aligned with Schumer, broke its own fundraising records in the third quarter of this year, raking in $151 million. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) announced shortly after the court’s decision that it would be pumping in $40 million in a slew of battleground states. And the Senate GOP’s campaign arm, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), also teed up over $46 million in battleground races. "This pity pitch from Chuck Schumer is a testament to the enthusiasm of Republican grassroots donors who are re-engaging in full force to stop Democrats’ socialist march," NRSC spokeswoman Bernadette Breslin told Fox News Digital. "Unfortunately for Schumer, the DNC’s debt crisis is symptomatic of a dying Democratic brand, with approval ratings in the toilet and donors doubting their own chances of flipping the Senate." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf4ba175342cf4db902826 Lake Havasu City Council Candidate Q&A | What fresh idea will you bring to the table? te 2026-10-14T09:30:09.936Z Lake Havasu City Council Candidate Q&A | What fresh idea will you bring to the table? The general election is approaching, set for Nov. 3. Two Lake Havasu City Council candidates are vying for the final remaining seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf4ba075342cf4db90281d 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Weird water smells and what they mean te 2026-10-14T09:30:08.622Z 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Weird water smells and what they mean Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46fd75342cf4db902751 Ty Herndon te 2026-10-14T09:10:21.891Z Ty Herndon Ty Herndon Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46fd75342cf4db902748 Laughlin Desert Classic te 2026-10-14T09:10:21.085Z Laughlin Desert Classic Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46fb75342cf4db90273f Our View: Welcome back, Mr. President. We have a few things to show you. te 2026-10-14T09:10:19.876Z Our View: Welcome back, Mr. President. We have a few things to show you. Six years ago, Donald Trump came to Mohave County looking for votes. On Wednesday, he returns as president of the United States, and we welcome him back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46f475342cf4db90270f Fraudsters robbed America's Main Street. Republicans are making them pay te 2026-10-14T09:10:12.388Z Fraudsters robbed America's Main Street. Republicans are making them pay As the White House's Fraud Ledger shows, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has uncovered more fraud than any other agency. Through Vice President JD Vance's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the Trump administration is eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse at historic rates. When COVID shut down the country, small business owners did everything they could to keep their doors open. They drained their savings, skipped paychecks, and fought to keep employees on the payroll. While small businesses were fighting to survive, fraudsters stole billions from programs meant to keep them afloat. The Biden-Harris administration had years to hold fraudsters accountable. It never did. Under Republican leadership, that era is over. WHITE HOUSE LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE MAP TRACKING BILLIONS IN SUSPECTED FRAUD Last month, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler stood with Vice President Vance in Kansas City, Missouri, and announced the suspension of 870,000 borrowers linked to an estimated $39 billion in suspected pandemic fraud, the largest action of its kind in the agency's history. As chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, I've worked closely with Administrator Loeffler to go after this money and ensure Main Street isn't left high and dry. Every dollar a fraudster took was a dollar a family business didn't get. The Biden-Harris SBA knew COVID fraud was rampant and still failed to act. In 2023, the SBA’s Office of Inspector General estimated that more than $200 billion in pandemic loans may have gone to fraudsters. Agency leadership at the time stated the actual number was closer to $36 billion. When our Committee asked then-SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman to explain the $164 billion difference, she refused to testify. So, we kept digging. WHITE HOUSE PUSHES 'WATERSHED' FRAUD-FIGHTING REFORM IN CONGRESS AS VANCE CONVENES TASK FORCE Our Committee spent 18 months investigating the pandemic loan programs. What we found was deeply disturbing. Rather than fixing its own broken controls, Biden's SBA pointed fingers at the private lenders it worked with. It even floated ending collections on fraudulent loans under $100,000, valued at about $11 billion, because it didn't want to appear to be strong-arming borrowers. Unfortunately, pandemic loans aren't the whole story. Just look at the 8(a) program, which helps disadvantaged small businesses compete for federal contracts. It only works if those firms do the work themselves. Pass-through schemes, in which the winning firm hands the job off to someone else, cheat the very businesses the program was meant to help. In an effort to rein in fraudulent spending, Administrator Loeffler did something nobody had done in nearly 50 years: she audited the entire program. When hundreds of firms refused to hand over their financial records, she moved to kick them out. The SBA has also closed loopholes that let loans be issued in the names of children and the deceased, some of whom are listed as being older than 115. House Republicans have helped lead this recovery from the start, and are ensuring these reforms stick. In June, the House passed my COVID Fraud Transparency Act, which requires the SBA's inspector general to report quarterly to Congress on COVID loan fraud. My Committee also advanced pragmatic anti-fraud bills, including Rep. Dan Meuser's (R-Pa.) Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act and my bipartisan Put America on Commission Act. I've spent my career in the car business, and I know that paying commissions delivers results. My bill, the Put America on Commission Act, would reward Americans who come forward with credible tips about pandemic loan fraud, funded by penalties paid by convicted fraudsters. When I became chairman, I said we would not write this money off. Democrats spent four years ignoring this fraud and were ready to forgive billions of dollars. House Republicans, alongside Administrator Loeffler and Vice President Vance, will continue pursuing it so that the next time mom-and-pop shops need help, they won't have to stand in line behind fraudsters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46f375342cf4db902706 Socialism looks appealing when schools refuse to teach its horrific, real-world cost te 2026-10-14T09:10:11.612Z Socialism looks appealing when schools refuse to teach its horrific, real-world cost Ahead of the National Day for the Victims of Communism, the U.S. Department of Education issued a "Dear Colleague" letter calling on schools and universities across the country to strengthen their instruction on the history and human toll of communism and socialism. The letter highlights states that have already taken steps to make sure students learn about the destruction these centralized regimes caused. Florida is one of them. The state recognizes November 7 as Victims of Communism Day and requires high school students in U.S. government courses to receive instruction on communist regimes and how their victims suffered. But, the fact that the federal government had to remind schools of this at all reveals a failure in our educational system. THE PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION MACHINE IS COLLAPSING. WE SHOULD LET IT FALL Why should anyone have to ask schools to teach the well-documented history of an ideology that claimed more than 100 million lives in the 20th century? Because educational institutions have quietly dropped the comparative study of economic and political systems. When I was in school, this was an important topic in history and economics classes. Now it is an afterthought. THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE. YOUNG AMERICANS ARE FALLING IN LOVE … WITH SOCIALISM The result is a generation of graduates who feel an affinity for socialist policies without ever learning what those policies have done. A 2025 Cato Institute and YouGov survey found that 62 percent of Americans under 30 view socialism favorably, and more than a third view communism favorably. When students are taught only the shortcomings of capitalism, without ever studying the failures and human rights abuses of centralized state economies, they naturally assume socialism is the cure. This is why I wrote College Without Communism. The goal was not a partisan attack. It was an urgent educational plea. We are committing academic malpractice when we send students into the workforce without a basic understanding of the economic philosophies that shaped modern history. A generation will never defend a system it wasn't taught to understand. If young Americans do not know how free markets work, how they rely on voluntary cooperation, protect individual agency, and have lifted billions out of poverty, they will not recognize when those freedoms disappear. If they never study what happened when Marxist ideology was applied in the real world, they will romanticize the idea of a centrally planned society. BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: THE REAL REASON COMMUNISTS FEAR RELIGION AND WANT BELIEVERS SILENCED The appeal of socialism to a 20-year-old college student makes perfect sense if the ideology only ever appears on a whiteboard in a lecture hall. On paper, socialism promises perfect equality, generous safety nets, and fairness. But students are rarely taught what happens when those theories leave the whiteboard and are imposed on real human beings. They are not taught that whenever a state tries to centrally plan human behavior, control prices and redistribute resources from the top down, it creates crushing shortages and concentrates power into the hands of a few bureaucrats. They are not taught that these regimes have persecuted churches, imprisoned believers, and tried to replace faith in God with faith in the state. We do not need to indoctrinate our students. We need to give them the complete historical context to compare these systems honestly. Teach them that economic freedom and personal liberty rise and fall together. A society that punishes success to enforce equality will run out of the resources needed to lift anyone out of poverty. Capitalism, while imperfect, is the only system that has consistently rewarded ingenuity, encouraged competition, and empowered the individual instead of the state. The National Day for the Victims of Communism is a day to remember the past, but it is also a lesson for our future. If we want the next generation of American leaders to champion prosperity, innovation, and upward mobility, they need to see what happens when the theory leaves the lecture hall. We cannot expect a generation to defend a freedom it was never taught to understand. It is time for American education to teach them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46f275342cf4db9026fd Omar raid draws ominous warning from Vance as he blasts progressive rep's 'rage' toward America te 2026-10-14T09:10:10.875Z Omar raid draws ominous warning from Vance as he blasts progressive rep's 'rage' toward America EXCLUSIVE: TYLER, Texas — Vice President JD Vance told Fox News Digital the Trump administration has no plans to "butt in" on a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., after the raid on her Washington, D.C. home the day prior. Vance, however, insisted that the law will be enforced if immigration fraud is uncovered. "We don't want to be like the Biden administration. We never want to be like that — where they would allow the law to go after their political opponents," the vice president said in an exclusive interview following a midterm campaign rally in the Lone Star State on Tuesday. "We really want to let the law, the facts drive this," he continued. "And if justice requires something else be done, then, of course, we'll take a step when we have to." Omar's Washington, D.C., home was subject to a predawn raid on Monday conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the principle investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as first reported by Fox News Digital. DEMOCRATS' FURY OVER ILHAN OMAR RAID DRAWS STINGING GOP REMINDER ABOUT RAID FROM THE PAST: ‘SET THE PRECEDENT’ Conservatives repeatedly accused then-President Joe Biden's DOJ of politically persecuting President Donald Trump and his allies after his first term in office ended. Most notably for critics, Trump's Mar-a-Lago home was infamously raised by the FBI as part of an investigation into alleged mishandling of classified documents. That case was closed when Trump again won the presidency in 2024. "In the Trump administration, unlike the previous administration, we let the facts and the law drive this stuff — so the president and I really don't butt ourselves in the DOJ investigations," Vance said. "We're not trying to micromanage this. We're not trying to tell [Attorney General] Todd Blanche to do one thing or another. We try to let the facts drive this thing." "So we're gonna let the investigation unfold," he went on before warning: "If, of course, criminal wrongdoing is discovered or potentially fraudulent immigration is uncovered, then obviously there will be legal proceedings to follow that." While an investigation into potential immigration fraud related to a sitting member of Congress is unprecedented, Vance reiterated that authorities will go where the facts take them — no matter the circumstances of the case. "I think we have to let the facts and the law drive this, right? So I don't think you can say because politics might be difficult or politics might be easy, you can't follow the law. You have to actually enforce the law as it exists," he said. COULD TRUMP REVOKE ILHAN OMAR'S CITIZENSHIP FOR ALLEGED BROTHER MARRIAGE? EX FEDERAL PROSECUTOR BREAKS IT DOWN Additionally, the vice president slammed Omar for what he views as a negative attitude towards the United States despite it being the country where her family fled to escape civil war in Somali in 1991. "And to the question of it being unprecedented, I mean, what I'd say is that Ilhan Omar herself is a very unprecedented person," he said. "We have very rarely had a person in Congress who seems to have such disdain and such rage at the country that gave her a better life," Vance said. "Now, that's not a crime." "But we're going to see whether she did commit a crime. And if she did, we're obviously going follow the law," he reiterated. Vance made the comments after rallying on behalf of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport in Tyler, Texas, a city about 100 miles east of Dallas. Paxton is running in a neck-and-neck race with Democratic state Rep. James Talarico just three weeks before Election Day, as Republicans fight desperately to hold control of Congress. ILHAN OMAR'S WEALTH SCANDAL TAKES A TURN JUST ONE DAY AFTER RAID OF HER DC HOME Omar responded to the raid on social media Monday afternoon, both from her personal and government X accounts. "I’m ok," Omar wrote on her own X hours after the search. "Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement." "For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns," she continued. "This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced." TRUMP RALLY CROWD CHANTS 'DEPORT' AS PRESIDENT RIPS ILHAN OMAR AFTER FEDERAL RAID In a post from her official government X account from just after 1:30 p.m., Omar elaborated further. "This raid by Trump’s DHS is an outrageous abuse of power and an unprecedented escalation in the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies. For a decade, Donald Trump has relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with inflammatory rhetoric, repeatedly putting a target on her back," she said. "Now, those attacks have escalated to a pointless federal raid. The Congresswoman has done nothing wrong. No president should be able to use the power of the federal government to intimidate his political enemies." Fox News Digital reached out to Omar's office for comment, but did not hear back before publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46f275342cf4db9026f4 Republicans in historically critical battleground county pull no punches in midterm homestretch: 'Lot of hope' te 2026-10-14T09:10:10.129Z Republicans in historically critical battleground county pull no punches in midterm homestretch: 'Lot of hope' HAMILTON, OH - Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is fighting for his political future in a tight race in reliably red Ohio, and he spoke to Fox News Digital along with other local Republicans about what to expect in the few weeks before the critical midterm election. "Look, he's been there for 50 years and everywhere I go, no one can name a single thing that he ever did for them," Husted said about his Democratic opponent Sherrod Brown, who is attempting to return to the U.S. Senate after being defeated by Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, in 2024. "And think about this, you can't keep sending the same old Sherrod Brown back to Washington and expect different results. The place is broken. He's the one that broke it. He created the system. If you wanna see a better, brighter future, you can’t send the same ol' Sherrod Brown back." Husted, speaking to Fox News Digital at a Butler County GOP event on Saturday, pointed to the recent Ohio visits from President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., as a sign the momentum is on his side in a race some polls show him trailing. TRUMP TOUTS ‘GOLDEN AGE’ AT OHIO RALLY, URGES VOTERS TO DELIVER GOP MIDTERM WINS "We're seeing a ton of energy and literally in the last month, you can just feel it change…we're just seeing people all around the state just rallying and the crowds have been larger and more enthusiastic than I expected in a midterm. So it gives us a lot of hope." Despite Ohio’s Republican lean, Husted faces an uphill battle in a race that has tightened considerably and Republicans are also contending with the traditional midterm headwinds facing the party in power, making turnout and voter enthusiasm especially critical in the weeks ahead. Republicans are also facing concerns over gas prices and affordability, with voters focused on the cost of everyday essentials ahead of the midterm elections. Fox News Digital asked Husted about those concerns and whether part of his message to voters is that the Democratic Party being put back in power won’t fix those issues. SCHUMER PREACHES AFFORDABILITY IN DEM MIDTERM PITCH WHILE SABOTAGING GOP FIXES FOR SOARING COSTS "Yeah, look, it's common sense versus crazy," Husted explained. "Look, we've done some good things. We have more jobs in Ohio than we've ever had in our history, the lowest unemployment rate. Now we just got to fight to get prices down. The Democrats block us at every turn trying to do that." Democrats in the Senate recently blocked Husted’s legislation aimed at requiring large data centers to pay for the power generation and infrastructure needed to serve their facilities rather than shifting that burden onto taxpayers as the data center issue becomes a top issue on the Ohio campaign trail. "They blocked my ratepayer protection pledge, which would have forced data centers to pay their own way. Why? Because they just wanted to use it as a political issue rather than actually solving problems for people," Husted said. Husted continued, "We're the party of drill, baby drill. They're the part of closing down pipelines and refineries and power plants. We are going to create the energy supply to meet the demand and help lower prices. The Democrats, they don't believe in any of it. They believe in command and control of the government. They want to take more of your money out of your paycheck, send it to Washington. If you want your freedom and your fortune, then you need to vote for Republicans." If Husted is going to be successful in November, Ohio attorney and political strategist Mehek Cooke says the key will be pushing back hard on the affordability issue. "I think Senator Houston every single day needs to close that deal by talking about his ratepayer protection data plan, where he promised to cut costs for every single American by saying data centers will not take our resources, taxpayers will not pay for those bills, data centers will and every Democrat voted against that," Cooke said, adding that the vote against Husted’s bill shows Democrats "don’t care about data centers." "You know what they care about? The money that data centers give them," Cooke said, referencing Fox News Digital reporting that Brown has taken money from companies that operate data centers. "Jekyll and Hyde, I've said this about Sherrod," Cooke said. "He's a different man in Ohio. He's the aw shucks, I'm disheveled, I don't know where I am, what day is it? You love me, I love you. And then he gets to Washington and he turns his back on us. So we care about datacenters. We don't wanna pay their bills. And guess what? John Husted will make sure we never do. He's pushing affordability that Sherrod Brown could never dream of while pocketing their money." Brown campaign spokesperson Lauren Chou pushed back in a statement to Fox News Digital, accusing Husted of supporting the war in Iran that "sent the costs of gas and diesel to record highs" and saying he "led the charge to bring 226 data centers to Ohio." "Jon Husted puts corporations and billionaires first every time, and we all pay for it," Chou said.  Butler, Clermont and Warren counties form a critical Republican vote reservoir in southwestern Ohio, collectively producing hundreds of thousands of votes and some of the state’s largest GOP margins. Their importance was underscored in 2004, when George W. Bush’s combined margin in the three counties exceeded his statewide margin of victory. RAMASWAMY OUTLINES KEY CONTRASTS WITH DEM OPPONENT LESS THAN 100 DAYS OUT FROM KEY GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION Several Republican candidates on stage Saturday night pointed to the importance of those counties and Art Sauerwein, Butler County GOP Executive Committee Chairman, told Fox News Digital the "biggest concern" he’s hearing from Republicans is that if Democrats win the governorship, Senate seat, and contested House races "our state’s going to be in huge trouble." "The wokeness that's been going on under the Democrat leadership has really damaged Ohio in the past and we have our platform as Republicans to cut taxes, cut spending, eliminate fraud and waste and we want to work on our schools and get the wokeness that's in our schools," Sauerwein said, adding that Republicans are "energized and motivated." Billionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy also appears to be in a neck-and-neck race with his Democratic opponent, former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton. Sauerwein expressed optimism about that race, calling Ramaswamy the "hardest working guy I have seen." "Almost to the level of President Trump," Sauerwein said. " But I'm really impressed with how hard he's working. He's been going all over the state. His message is spectacular to what we need in Ohio. If he only delivers on half of what he says, Ohio is going to be in awesome shape." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46f175342cf4db9026eb Ukraine showed Trump how easily an enemy could cripple an AI powerhouse te 2026-10-14T09:10:09.367Z Ukraine showed Trump how easily an enemy could cripple an AI powerhouse An adversary can interrupt an artificial intelligence system without defeating its software. It need only strike the infrastructure that keeps the system running. Ukraine proved the point inside Russia this past week. President Trump and his national security team should take note before an enemy tries the same thing here. On October 8, a Ukrainian drone attack forced Yandex, the technology company often called "Russia’s Google," to suspend operations at its Sasovo data center. The next day, another strike knocked out several modules at its Kaluga facility, which Yandex had called its most powerful data center in Russia. On October 11, the company announced that its Vladimir-region data center had shut down completely after a drone attack. Ukraine disrupted three major Yandex computing facilities in four days. The Sasovo facility housed two of Yandex’s three supercomputers used to train its AI models, including YandexGPT. Yandex said it could not yet determine whether the equipment could be restored. Whatever the final damage assessment, Russia’s leading AI developer lost a major computing hub in a single night. AMERICA MUST DEFEND OUR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, HERE AND OVERSEAS, TO WIN THE NEXT WAR During my years as an Army officer and Pentagon strategist, I learned to judge a military capability by whether it would be there when needed. A weapon that dazzles on the test range becomes a liability when its supply line fails in combat. That standard should govern our dependence on AI. The word "cloud" hides the physical machinery behind computing services. Those services require buildings, processors, electricity, cooling equipment and communications networks. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency calls energy and communications "fundamental to the operation of practically every other critical infrastructure sector." THE AI REVOLUTION WILL GO WHEREVER THERE'S ELECTRICITY — AND CHINA KNOWS IT That vulnerability reaches well beyond Russia. Government missions, essential services and American businesses all run on advanced computing. When a privately operated facility supports an indispensable defense or intelligence function, its continued availability becomes a national security concern. That does not mean Washington should take these facilities over. A government nameplate on the gate would not stop a single drone. What matters is who defends these sites and how quickly they recover. An outage need not destroy equipment to cause serious harm. Intelligence that arrives after a commander must act may come too late to protect troops or shape the decision. A recovery plan that misses the mission’s deadline is no plan at all. US MILITARY BASES ARE ‘ILL-EQUIPPED’ TO STOP DRONE SWARMS, TOP COMMANDER REVEALS AFTER RUBIO'S UAP WARNING Russia is a war zone, and America is not. But consider Loudoun County, Virginia, which has the highest concentration of data centers in the world, and neighboring Prince William County. Fences, cameras and guards protect those campuses on the ground. None of that stops a drone, and federal law reserves the authority to bring one down for federal agencies and certified state and local police. Ukraine’s strikes give Washington every reason to test whether our essential computing would survive an attack from the air. President Trump has already laid a policy foundation. His June 5 national security memorandum directed agencies to form partnerships with willing private companies to secure America’s most advanced AI technologies. It specifically contemplated threat intelligence sharing, joint AI red-team exercises and stronger physical and cybersecurity protections for the nation’s data centers. The memorandum gave agencies 120 days to develop those partnerships, a deadline that passed on October 3. The administration should now report what it has accomplished: which partnerships are operating, what protections they provide and whether essential missions can continue after a major facility becomes unavailable. Trump’s new Super Intelligence Task Force, announced October 4 and led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, is the right venue to demand those answers. Reuters reported October 8 that vice chair Scott Kupor expected the full committee to convene this week and to issue a charter afterward. Infrastructure readiness belongs in that charter. The president should direct four practical steps. First, identify the computing capabilities essential to national defense, intelligence and other indispensable government missions. Assess the cost of losing them, the availability of alternatives and the time required to restore operations. The mission, not a facility’s price tag or size, should determine its security priority. Second, assign responsibility. Private operators must harden their facilities and build redundancy. Defending the airspace above them is government’s job, so federal agencies and local police should plan counter-drone coverage for the most critical sites. Federal agencies must also provide timely threat information, define requirements for the missions they purchase and coordinate emergency assistance. The president should name a single official responsible for pulling those efforts together and closing gaps. Third, establish proportionate, enforceable security requirements. Government contracts can require protection and continuity arrangements for essential services, and Congress should close demonstrated gaps in authority. Requirements should cover power, cooling and communications as well as computing equipment. Fourth, test recovery the way Washington-area agencies have long exercised their continuity of operations plans in drills such as FEMA’s annual Eagle Horizon. Those tests should include the loss of more than one facility or a shared power or communications provider. Can another site accept the workload? Are the necessary data, equipment and personnel available? Can operations resume within the mission’s deadline? Where the answer is no, fix it before a crisis. Congress should receive classified reports on those results. A public summary can establish accountability without revealing sensitive facilities or defensive measures. The civilian nuclear industry offers a useful precedent. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission requires nuclear power plants to maintain armed security officers, physical barriers and intrusion detection, and it tests those defenses with force-on-force exercises. Most of those plants are privately owned. AI data centers pose different hazards, and Washington should not copy nuclear rules wholesale. The principle carries over: private ownership and enforceable federal security obligations can coexist. America should preserve the entrepreneurship that drives technological progress while requiring dependable service for essential national missions. Targeted protections can deliver both. The larger danger lies in the Pacific. In any conflict with China, America will need computing power that survives the first blow. Washington should identify how an adversary would try to knock that capacity out and require defenses and recovery plans proven in exercises. Ukraine’s strikes are a warning shot. President Trump should demand a tested answer to the question they raise: When a critical American AI facility goes down, can our essential missions continue? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46f075342cf4db9026e2 Democrats have ‘dirty hands’ over complaints about Omar raid weeks before election, ex-prosecutor says te 2026-10-14T09:10:08.621Z Democrats have ‘dirty hands’ over complaints about Omar raid weeks before election, ex-prosecutor says Former federal prosecutors are pushing back on Democrats' accusations that the Trump administration violated Justice Department policy by searching the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., just weeks before an election. "It's difficult to not point out the dirty hands of the people that might complain about election interference," Jim Trusty, a former federal prosecutor, said, pointing to former special counsel Jack Smith's prosecution of President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election. "Democrats definitely can't contend that it's a politicized investigation after everything that happened in the Trump era," Abhishek Kambil, a former federal prosecutor, told Fox News Digital. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, released a lengthy statement alleging that the Justice Department violated protocol by conducting "overt actions in politically-sensitive matters in the 60 days before an election." HOMAN CONFIRMS 'CRIMINAL' INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ILHAN OMAR, SAYS HE KNOWS 'THINGS ARE GOING ON’ "Just 22 days before the elections, this is blatant political intimidation and an attempt to interfere with the Congresswoman’s reelection," Raskin wrote in his press release. But Kambil pointed out that the U.S. Department of Justice Manual, which outlines procedures for federal criminal investigations, does not explicitly impose a 60-day period before elections in which investigative actions can't be conducted. "The 60-day requirement is not something that's in the justice manual," Kambil told Fox News Digital. "That's basically an unwritten practice of what DOJ typically does, and the justice manual itself does not have the time frame on that." Kambil said that any actions which could be perceived as influencing an election will require prior approval from either the Attorney General or the Deputy Attorney General. The Justice Department has long followed an unwritten practice known as the "60-day rule," which discourages politically sensitive investigative actions close to an election. The practice came under scrutiny in a 2018 DOJ inspector general report examining former FBI Director James Comey's decision to notify Congress of new developments in the Hillary Clinton email investigation just 11 days before the 2016 presidential election. The watchdog concluded that Comey had disregarded longstanding department policy and practice, calling his decision a "serious error of judgment." "It doesn't create a ban; it just creates effectively a consultation requirement to higher level leadership before it can happen, but there is no statute or anything else preventing this," Kambil told Fox News Digital. The Justice Department also was accused by President Donald Trump of ignoring its "60-day rule" when special counsel Jack Smith filed a revised indictment against Trump just 70 days before the 2024 presidential election. Weeks later, Smith submitted a 165-page brief outlining evidence against Trump in the federal election interference case, which was made public just 34 days before the election. Trump and Republican lawmakers accused Smith of attempting to influence the election, but Smith maintained that his office followed DOJ policy and complied with a court-ordered filing schedule. "For 60 days prior to an election, the Department of Injustice is supposed to do absolutely nothing that would taint or interfere with a case," Trump posted in all capital letters to his Truth Social. "They disobeyed their own rule in favor of complete and total election interference." BIDEN-ERA FBI’S ‘NIXONIAN’ TRUMP FAMILY SURVEILLANCE DRAWS SCRUTINY FROM UNLIKELY CORNER "Going back to Jack Smith, obviously trying to get a case tried — the January 6th case before the election — to affect the electorate," Trusty said. Trusty pointed out that the Justice Department needed approval from a magistrate judge in Washington, D.C., before executing its search warrant. "There's at least probable cause," Trusty said. "It's a long way off from proving a case at trial." "But keep in mind, in D.C. President Trump and his administration don't always have friendly treatment from the judges there," Trusty continued. "So this was a magistrate judge who looked at the sworn statement, said there's enough to justify a raid, and now we've had a raid." A judge can reject a search warrant application if investigators fail to establish probable cause. But approving a warrant does not necessarily resolve questions about whether the search complied with the Justice Department's election-year policies. TRUMP DOJ UNLEASHES LARGEST DENATURALIZATION EFFORT IN DEPARTMENT HISTORY — AND SAYS IT’S ‘ONLY THE BEGINNING’ "When you see Democrats challenging the warrant or what happened, they're not really going after the merits," Kambil said. "They're challenging the timing." The Homeland Security Investigations raid stems from an investigation into immigration paperwork Omar's father completed when she was a child. Omar, who fled Somalia's civil war, immigrated to the United States with her family in 1995 at age 12 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2000. In response to the raid on her home, Omar accused Trump of engaging in "political intimidation" against her. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "This raid by Trump’s DHS is an outrageous abuse of power and an unprecedented escalation in the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies," Omar posted on X. "For a decade, Donald Trump has relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with inflammatory rhetoric, repeatedly putting a target on her back." Fox News Digital reached out to the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46ef75342cf4db9026c2 Becerra Is a Quiet Trailblazer for Latinos in California te 2026-10-14T09:10:07.646Z Becerra Is a Quiet Trailblazer for Latinos in California Xavier Becerra is a heavy favorite to become California’s first Latino governor in the modern era, though he does not talk much about the milestone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46ee75342cf4db9026b9 Supreme Court Weighs Privacy Law From the Videotape Era of ‘Be Kind, Rewind’ te 2026-10-14T09:10:06.844Z Supreme Court Weighs Privacy Law From the Videotape Era of ‘Be Kind, Rewind’ The justices will consider how the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 applies in the digital age of streaming videos, email newsletters and targeted advertisements. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46ee75342cf4db9026b0 Five Bodies Are Found Along Michigan Trail and the Police Hunt a Killer te 2026-10-14T09:10:06.030Z Five Bodies Are Found Along Michigan Trail and the Police Hunt a Killer Lansing’s police chief says the string of attacks along a greenway raises the possibility that a serial killer has been at work. A man is under arrest in one of the deaths. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf46ed75342cf4db9026a7 A Trump Backlash Endangers Susan Collins in the Maine Senate Race te 2026-10-14T09:10:05.076Z A Trump Backlash Endangers Susan Collins in the Maine Senate Race The race in Maine, which could decide Senate control, is testing whether there is still room for Ms. Collins’s brand of moderation during a sharply polarizing presidency. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf3b3475342cf4db902418 Kamala Harris faces Democratic doubts over 2028 as allies push back on claims she’s squandered her chance te 2026-10-14T08:20:04.904Z Kamala Harris faces Democratic doubts over 2028 as allies push back on claims she’s squandered her chance As former Vice President Kamala Harris weighs another White House run in 2028, a longtime advisor is firing back at Democratic strategists and donors who argue she has squandered an opportunity to politically reinvent herself following her 2024 election defeat. Veteran Democratic strategist Maria Cardona, an outside advisor to Harris, pushed back against the criticism highlighted in a new Politico report, defending Harris' policy proposals and campaign activity as Democrats debate whether the former vice president deserves another shot at the White House. Cardona argued the story was "infuriating in its silliness." The report, based on interviews with nearly 20 California-based Democratic donors and strategists, highlighted growing skepticism among some party insiders about Harris' political future and whether she has done enough to distinguish herself from her unsuccessful 2024 campaign. Longtime Democratic strategist Doug Herman, a veteran of former President Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 campaigns, told Politico that Harris "totally blew it... She hasn’t gotten into the mix." AOC GIVES MAJOR HINT ABOUT 2028 Former Gov. Jim Hodges of South Carolina, the lead off state in the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential nominating calendar, told Politico, "I don’t see anything different myself. It seems like more of the same to me." But Cardona, a veteran of the Bill Clinton administration, the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama presidential campaigns who currently serves as a member of the Democratic National Committee, disagreed that Harris had failed to spell out what she would offer Democrats anxious for change. "How can you state that she hasn’t done anything new or groundbreaking or talked about new initiatives or policies and then layout exactly those policies - like proposing an expanded Supreme Court, lowering the voting age to 16, making DC and Puerto Rico states. Those are pretty groundbreaking policies!" Cardona told Fox News Digital, as she pointed to some of Harris' moves since the end of former President Joe Biden's administration. Harris, the nation's first Black vice president, has also said that Black people should be "transactional voters," instead of automatically supporting Democratic candidates. "She’s damned if she does and damned if she doesn’t," Cardona argued, adding that Harris "is still the most qualified person to be president of the United States that is mentioned as a possible candidate for 2028." Harris has been crisscrossing the country this year, first on a book tour for her best-selling campaign memoir "107 Days" and currently to support fellow Democrats running in the midterm elections. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB While Harris has teamed up with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan and congressional nominees in her home state, some Democratic nominees running in red states made headlines in recent weeks by asking the former vice president not to campaign with them. But Cardona said, "Harris has been out there nonstop talking to young voters, women voters, black voters, Latino voters, and she has been asked by many candidates to come and campaign with them. She has focused her energies on winning the midterm elections. Can you imagine the backlash if she was out there focusing on herself and how she can remake the Democratic Party?" Harris replaced Biden as the Democrats' 2024 presidential nominee after he ended his re-election bid following a disastrous debate performance against President Donald Trump. Her truncated three-month presidential campaign ended in defeat, with Trump narrowly sweeping all the key battleground states as he won back the White House. If she runs a third time for president, Harris will enjoy instant name ID and plenty of goodwill from within her party. But she would also face a Democratic base trying to move past the 2024 election setbacks, and she would likely be part of a very crowded and competitive 2028 primary field. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER A Democratic consultant, who asked for anonymity to speak more freely, told Fox News Digital that "voters feel like they haven't heard much from Harris, which means bad memories from her 2024 election loss remain fresh in their minds." But longtime Democratic strategist Michael Ceraso said that consultants "are not voters." "I just don’t trust that the consulting class really has a finger on the electorate," he told Fox News Digital. "To listen to consultants saying Harris has blown it – presidential politics hasn’t really even started yet.. These consultants are just getting soundbites." Ceraso noted that it took Biden three runs to win the White House. "The third time was the charm and everybody said to Biden when he ran the third time, ‘why are you running.’ Well guess what, he ended up becoming the nominee and the president," he said. "Why can’t Harris look at that template and say ‘that can apply to me too.’" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf38dd75342cf4db902392 Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Sanctions on 2 Groups Aiding the I.C.C. te 2026-10-14T08:10:05.503Z Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Sanctions on 2 Groups Aiding the I.C.C. The ruling prevents the administration from penalizing two rights groups for working to provide information for the International Criminal Court’s war crimes investigations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf343775342cf4db901db2 Mayes’ Past Call For Higher Water Prices Draws Criticism From Petersen te 2026-10-14T07:50:15.432Z Mayes’ Past Call For Higher Water Prices Draws Criticism From Petersen By Matthew Holloway | A resurfaced 2009 interview in which Kris Mayes suggested water prices might need to rise has drawn criticism from Republican attorney general candidate Warren Petersen. Public relations consultant Stacey Champion responded by highlighting Mayes’ recent efforts to challenge utility rate increases. During the 2009 Arizona PBS “Horizon” discussion, Mayes, then chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission, said higher water prices could reduce consumption and the energy needed to pump water. She appeared alongside Arizona Investment Council President Gary Yaquinto and Arizona State University professor Mike Pasqualetti. Public records researcher Brian Anderson circulated an excerpt on X, accusing Mayes of admitting that she deliberately increased water bills to combat global warming. The exchange does not identify a specific rate increase approved by Mayes or establish that stated motive. INSANE VIDEO: @KrisMayes admits to hiking your water bills on purpose to stop global warming "When it increases in price—the water—and people use less of it … that's a good thing … I think we can all come together around this idea that maybe the price needs to go up." #AZAG pic.twitter.com/0hytB0e1kV — Brian Anderson (@AZBrianAnderson) October 11, 2026 Petersen shared the clip, writing, “I disagree with Mayes. I think your utility prices should go down, not up.” In the recorded interview, Mayes explained the relationship between water prices, consumption, and the energy needed to deliver water. “As it increases in price, what happens to energy? Well, what happens to energy is, well, when it increases in price, the water, and people use less of it, then we use less energy to pump that water. And so that’s a good thing,” Mayes said. She then called for changing how Arizonans value water and for utilities to participate in that effort. “But to Gary’s point, you know, we do need to value water differently. And I think Arizonans are ready to do that. I think Arizonans are ready to step up. But our utilities, and, you know, water companies, electric companies, natural gas companies, they need to step up too,” she said. Mayes proposed a statewide discussion about resource consumption and prices. “We need a statewide effort on both of these issues. And I think we need a statewide, frankly, marketing campaign around this to generate a dialogue, you know, about how we use our energy and how we use our water. And then I think we can all come together around this idea that maybe the price needs to go up.” Champion responded on X, accusing Petersen and his allies of misrepresenting Mayes’ record. “The lying & spinning from Weasley Warren & his team of misfits is just gross,” Champion wrote. “Want to pay exorbitant utility bills? Vote R. Lower bills? Vote D.” Champion attached screenshots of six announcements from Mayes’ office concerning utility rates and data centers. The headlines included efforts to reduce proposed APS and Tucson Electric Power rate increases, challenges involving two water utilities, a proposed statewide pause on data center development, and a request to investigate whether APS customers subsidized large energy users. Champion’s post highlighted Mayes’ subsequent positions on utility costs. However, it did not dispute the words Mayes used in the 2009 interview. The original pricing discussion followed host Ted Simons’ question about whether Arizona’s era of inexpensive water was ending. Yaquinto said water had been undervalued and argued that higher prices could encourage more efficient consumption. He also emphasized affordable access for families. “I think it’s important that because it is an essential commodity for life, and everybody needs water to live and survive, there has to be some water made available to families on a low-cost basis,” Yaquinto said. “But if you’re a high user, I think that it’s now time for us to begin valuing and pricing the water properly.” Later in the discussion, Mayes pointed to differences in water costs across Arizona. “We see places in Arizona where the cost of water is $10 a month. Crazy low,” she said. Mayes also called for utilities to provide customers with conservation and energy-efficiency measures. “What I would say is, if we give the tools to people that allow them to conserve, I think people do conserve,” she said. The broader interview examined the water requirements of electricity generation and the implications of building power plants in an arid state. Mayes said the commission was considering water consumption as part of utilities’ long-term resource planning. 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 Mayes’ Past Call For Higher Water Prices Draws Criticism From Petersen first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf342d75342cf4db901d84 Federal appeals court rules some nonviolent felons can legally own guns te 2026-10-14T07:50:05.841Z Federal appeals court rules some nonviolent felons can legally own guns A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that a federal ban on gun possession by convicted felons cannot be constitutionally applied to some people whose prior offenses did not involve violence or threats indicating a risk of misusing firearms. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued two rulings clarifying when the federal prohibition on gun possession by convicted felons can be enforced under the Second Amendment. The court, which includes several judges appointed by President Donald Trump, upheld the firearms restriction against a man with a conviction stemming from a carjacking but ruled that the ban could not be applied to another man based on his prior drunk-driving convictions. One of the cases decided on Tuesday involved James Bost, who pleaded guilty to terroristic threats, criminal conspiracy, false imprisonment and simple assault in Pennsylvania state court following a 2002 carjacking. MAJOR APPEALS COURT DECLARES NEW JERSEY AR-15 BAN UNCONSTITUTIONAL IN LANDMARK SECOND AMENDMENT RULING Bost was later indicted on federal firearms charges after authorities found him in possession of a gun despite his prior convictions. He sought to dismiss the charges, arguing that the federal ban violated his Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. U.S. Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas, writing for the majority in the decision against Bost, said people convicted of crimes demonstrating a risk of physical violence through the misuse of firearms may presumptively be disarmed based on those convictions alone. "The right to keep and bear arms has limits, and this is ​one: Those who pose a risk of physical violence from misusing guns can be disarmed before that risk becomes a reality," wrote Bibas, an appointee of President Donald Trump. In a separate case involving Edward Williams, the court ruled that the federal firearms restriction could not constitutionally be applied to him based on his prior convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol in the early 2000s. One of those convictions triggered the federal ban, which generally applies to offenses punishable by more than one year in prison. Williams had been sentenced to a term of 90 days to two years, which he served under home confinement. After learning the conviction prevented him from owning guns, he sued to secure a declaration that the law was unconstitutional as applied to his offense. Writing for the court, U.S. Circuit Judge Paul Matey, a Trump appointee, rejected the Justice Department's argument that historical restrictions on "habitual drunkards" justified applying the federal firearms ban to Williams. Matey described Williams as "a peaceable ​citizen, capable of bearing arms consistent with the ​design of the Second Amendment." "And with that ⁠rehabilitation comes restoration of the civic privileges guaranteed to citizens by the Constitution, and the freedom to again exercise the natural right of armed defense against threats and tyranny," the judge wrote. U.S. Circuit Judge Arianna Freeman, writing separately in disagreement with the majority's reasoning, said she parted ways from the majority opinion "when it says a prior conviction is disarming on its face only if it involved violence or threats." DOJ THREATENS TO SUE CALIFORNIA OVER 'GLOCK BAN,' ARGUING LAW VIOLATES SECOND AMENDMENT Freeman argued that the Second Amendment also permits restrictions on people whose criminal conduct demonstrates a credible threat to public safety, even when their offenses did not involve explicit violence or threats. The judge argued that while convictions for crimes that involve violence or threats qualify, other offenses, such as drunk driving, should be covered as well because they show that a person "poses a credible threat to the physical safety of others." Joshua Prince, a lawyer for Williams, praised the ruling, saying the decision made it clear that "there does not exist any historical tradition of stripping individuals with non-violent convictions of their Second Amendment rights and whom do not pose ⁠a threat to ​the public in possession of a firearm." The rulings come amid a series of cases evaluating whether modern gun restrictions are constitutional under a new legal standard established by the Supreme Court's landmark 2022 Second Amendment decision. In a 6-3 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the high court held ⁠that modern gun restrictions must be "consistent with this nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation." Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf31d575342cf4db901d01 ‘Honey Please’: The Steep Rise and Sudden Fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle. te 2026-10-14T07:40:05.524Z ‘Honey Please’: The Steep Rise and Sudden Fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle. President Trump cut her loose after damaging news reports about her tenure as ambassador to Greece. Once a prominent Trump insider, she suggested she will now fight to defend her reputation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf2f8575342cf4db901ccb Arizona GOP Seeks Criminal Investigation Into Tammy Caputi’s Residency Filings te 2026-10-14T07:30:13.262Z Arizona GOP Seeks Criminal Investigation Into Tammy Caputi’s Residency Filings By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Republican Party has asked Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell to investigate whether Democratic legislative candidate and former Scottsdale Councilwoman Tammy Caputi misrepresented her residence in voter registration and candidate filings. AZGOP Chairman Sergio Arellano alleged that Caputi used a Scottsdale condominium address to establish residency in Legislative District 4 without actually living there. The party requested an investigation into possible election law violations, forgery, and perjury. “These allegations warrant a thorough investigation. I have asked County Attorney Mitchell to review the evidence and determine whether any laws were violated,” Arellano said. “I have confidence that her office will take these concerns seriously and ensure that Arizona’s election laws are enforced.” The party’s announcement describes a request for an investigation but does not indicate that prosecutors have decided to file charges or opened an investigation. 🚨🚨Breaking News🚨🚨https://t.co/iADf6xWKJr — Republican Party of Arizona (@AZGOP) October 13, 2026 Caputi has previously defended her residency. In statements reported by KJZZ, she said she moved into the condominium in July 2025 and has lived there since. She described the owner as a longtime friend who offered her an opportunity to rent during changing family circumstances. “I understand that running for public office comes with scrutiny, and I welcome legitimate questions about my residency,” Caputi said. She also asked that her family’s circumstances remain private and criticized Republicans for using them politically. The Arizona Republic reported that photographs it obtained showed the condominium with little furniture and few indications of occupancy. The party also questioned whether utility accounts were in Caputi’s name. Arellano contended that the circumstances warranted scrutiny of the residence Caputi reported on official documents. KJZZ reported that the condominium belongs to Nestor and Suzanne Guzman, who each contributed $5,500 to Caputi’s campaign. The outlet said the property’s sale listing was removed Oct. 2, the day the Republic published its reporting. KJZZ also reported that Caputi still owns the north Scottsdale home she listed during her 2024 City Council campaign. That property falls within Legislative District 3. Arizona’s voter qualification statute, defines residency as actual physical presence combined with an intent to remain. For a political subdivision, the physical presence must be within that subdivision. The statute also provides that a temporary absence does not end residency when the person intends to return and that an individual has only one residence for election law purposes. Under A.R.S. § 16-311, candidates for state legislative office must be qualified electors and reside in the district they seek to represent when filing. Nomination papers must provide the candidate’s actual residence address, subject to specified exceptions. Caputi and Democrat Karen Gresham are challenging Republican Reps. Matt Gress and Pamela Carter for the district’s two House seats. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Arizona GOP Seeks Criminal Investigation Into Tammy Caputi’s Residency Filings first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf2d3075342cf4db901c5b 85 Years After Pearl Harbor Attack, Officials To Identify Unknown USS Arizona Crew Members te 2026-10-14T07:20:16.829Z 85 Years After Pearl Harbor Attack, Officials To Identify Unknown USS Arizona Crew Members By Staff Reporter | On the 85th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, federal officials will initiate the identification and return of remains belonging to World War II service members killed aboard the USS Arizona.  The Department of Defense (DOD) will begin exhuming 277 of the sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. As part of the disinterment, the DOD will undertake forensic efforts to identify 86 of the service members whose identities remain unknown to this day.  The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) will use DNA analysis to match the remains to family members. DPAA will disinter eight caskets to start, then proceed at a pace of around eight caskets every two to three weeks until all the remains of the 86 unknown service members are disinterred.  More than 700 family members of the USS Arizona’s fallen are anticipated to be present for a ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following the first disinterment on December 7 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii, per reporting from the Stars and Stripes.  The disinterment almost didn’t happen. A report by the Navy submitted to Congress in 2022 advised that it would take about a decade and $2.7 million to obtain familial DNA for identification efforts. The federal government determined such an undertaking would be too costly and require too much manpower. DPAA needed a 60% threshold of DNA Family Reference Samples — family representation for 643 crew members — to proceed with the disinterment and identification process.  Kevin Kline, whose great-uncle Robert Edward Kline was among the service members killed aboard the USS Arizona, launched Operation 85 in 2023 to collect those samples. Kline reportedly spent nearly $150,000 of his own money to fund the costs to obtain them, and successfully made the organization an official partner of DPAA. In April, DPAA announced that Kline and Operation 85 successfully reached the required 60% threshold, having obtained 653 DNA kits.  The 277 buried in Hawaii outside the ship represent nearly a quarter of the lives lost on the ship that day.  Just before 8 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, Japan attacked the Pearl Harbor naval base. More than 350 Japanese aircraft bombed U.S. vessels, the USS Arizona among them. The battleship exploded and sank, then burned for more than two days. The USS Arizona had 334 survivors: 319 from the Navy, and 15 from the Marines. 1,177 from the USS Arizona perished, representing nearly half of the 2,403 service members killed at Pearl Harbor. More than 900 of the 1,177 have the sunken battleship at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial as their final resting place. DPAA recently reached a record milestone of 250 identifications of unaccounted-for service members. The 250th service member to be identified was U.S. Army Captain Albert Wilcox, a prisoner of war killed aboard a Japanese troop and prisoner transport ship that was sunk by Allied aircraft in the final months of World War II. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post 85 Years After Pearl Harbor Attack, Officials To Identify Unknown USS Arizona Crew Members first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf2d2675342cf4db901c14 4 Takeaways From the Los Angeles Mayoral Debate te 2026-10-14T07:20:06.699Z 4 Takeaways From the Los Angeles Mayoral Debate Mayor Karen Bass and her former ally, the City Council member Nithya Raman, attacked each other’s records on Tuesday night in the last televised debate before the election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf2acd75342cf4db901bb9 Trump announces massive oil, gas and mineral exploration plans in Greenland, touts national security benefits te 2026-10-14T07:10:05.930Z Trump announces massive oil, gas and mineral exploration plans in Greenland, touts national security benefits President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration was expected to begin in Greenland. "Massive Oil, Gas, and Mineral Exploration is getting ready to begin in our new and beautiful Greenland!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "There are Experts that are saying that the amount of easily available Oil is far greater than that of almost any land, anywhere in the World and, even more importantly, from a Security Purpose in the Defense and Offense of both the United States of America, and Europe, is second to none," he continued. "Any future attack on the United States will have to come across Greenland, where our Defense will routinely knock down drones, missiles, or any other form of weapon not yet even conceived," Trump added. TRUMP'S GREENLAND FIXATION REVEALED AS WARS EXPOSE WHY THE ARCTIC ISLAND MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER Trump said Greenland "gives us time, location, and sightline, like nowhere else in the World!" Trump did not immediately provide additional details about when or how the exploration would begin. Greenland's government stopped issuing new oil and gas exploration licenses in 2021, citing environmental and climate concerns. Some previously issued licenses remain valid, although drilling requires additional government approvals. Greenland is believed to hold significant untapped oil and gas resources, but commercially recoverable reserves have not been established. Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment. Trump's comments come after the U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement last month expanding U.S. military access to the strategically important Arctic island. While the U.S. already had extensive military rights in Greenland under a 1951 defense agreement, the new arrangement expands Washington's ability to establish additional military facilities, subject to consultation and procedures outlined in the agreement. SECURITY EXPERT HAILS TRUMP'S GREENLAND PACT AS A 'BIG DEAL' ON PAR WITH ALASKA PURCHASE The agreement also restricts military installations by non-NATO countries and establishes safeguards against potentially threatening foreign investments in sensitive sectors, including natural resources and critical infrastructure. Although Trump had sought to acquire Greenland, repeatedly arguing that U.S. ownership was necessary for national security, the new agreement did not grant U.S. sovereignty over the island. Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining authority over foreign, defense and security policy while Greenland controls many of its domestic affairs, including mineral resources. Fox News Digital's Morgan Phillips and Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf110775342cf4db900b90 Trump administration slashes time refugees have to challenge loss of legal status te 2026-10-14T05:20:07.142Z Trump administration slashes time refugees have to challenge loss of legal status The Trump administration is adopting a new rule that would shorten the time refugees have to challenge the termination of their legal status, marking another restriction on legal immigration pathways as the White House continues its immigration enforcement crackdown. The new policy, which takes effect Wednesday without undergoing the usual advance public notice-and-comment process, reduces the time refugees have to respond to a notice of intent to terminate their status from 30 days to 10. According to the new rule, the administration is aiming to "mitigate potential risks" linked to people who were admitted as refugees but were not eligible for refugee status. The documents pointed to refugees admitted during the Biden administration, claiming there was an "alarming erosion of the integrity" of the refugee program during those years, although refugee advocates dispute that allegation. TRUMP ADMIN PAUSES VISA APPOINTMENTS WORLDWIDE AMID HEIGHTENED SCREENING FOR APPLICANTS "A review of refugee processing policies and procedures implemented under the Biden administration indicates an alarming erosion of integrity leading to aliens being admitted to the United States as refugees when their identities, eligibility for refugee classification, and admissibility were determined based on incomplete records," DHS' document reads. "The priority of expediency over quality encouraged a lack of robust interviews," it added. "Certain questions to ensure that aliens were eligible for refugee status prior to admission to the United States were omitted and this increased the risk of ineligible aliens being approved for refugee classification and subsequently admitted to the United States." A spokesman for Citizenship and Immigration Services, Zach Kahler, similarly said the agency has found "an alarming erosion of screening and vetting measures" during the Biden administration to "rush processing and maximize the number of refugees admitted." The Trump administration is "ensuring that refugee status is reserved only for those who were eligible under the law," he said in a statement to The Associated Press. This comes after the Trump administration ordered the review of at least 185,000 refugees admitted during the Biden administration who still have pending green card applications. The U.S. refugee admissions program has historically enjoyed bipartisan support since Congress passed the Refugee Act of 1980. Refugees undergo extensive security screenings and background checks before being approved for resettlement. Many spend years waiting in refugee camps before they can be admitted after undergoing multiple rounds of interviews and screenings. With the Trump administration's new rule, critics argue tens of thousands of people who fled persecution and wars in their home countries could be forced into deportation. "These families did everything asked of them," Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president of Global Refuge, said in a statement. "They submitted to interviews, background checks and years of waiting abroad, only setting foot on U.S. soil once government officials approved their applications." She said the Department of Homeland Security now wants to "revisit those decisions on a 10-day clock, a notice period wholly insufficient to find a lawyer, translate documents or get records out of a country they were forced to flee due to conflict or persecution." "In some cases, refugees may not even receive the notice before their ten days are up, effectively eliminating their only chance to respond," she added. "If the government’s case for termination is truly strong, it can afford to give people a meaningful chance to challenge it." HIAS, a major refugee aid group, also warned that refugees who have fled violence, persecution and displacement will be at risk of being deported to countries where they could be subject to persecution and torture. "They are trying to upend the core principle that refugee resettlement represents permanent protection," HIAS Vice President Naomi Steinberg said in a statement. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FINES OF UP TO $1.8M FOR MIGRANTS The Trump administration has significantly overhauled the U.S. refugee admissions program, sharply restricting overall admissions while prioritizing the resettlement of white South Africans. Last month, the Trump administration established a ceiling of 17,500 refugee admissions for fiscal year 2027, with most slots allocated to Afrikaners, a predominantly white ethnic group in South Africa. During his first term, President Donald Trump reduced the number of refugees approved every year. The Biden administration reversed that trend, setting a refugee admissions ceiling of 125,000 for fiscal year 2025. When Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, he immediately suspended the refugee program, stranding people around the world who had been set to come to the U.S. The administration later reopened the program but limited it mostly to white South Africans. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf110575342cf4db900b5c Scientists Find Unusual Pattern in Children Later Diagnosed With Cancer te 2026-10-14T05:20:05.623Z Scientists Find Unusual Pattern in Children Later Diagnosed With Cancer Researchers found DNA-repair antibodies in children years before diagnosis, offering hope for earlier cancer detection. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acf009e75342cf4db9007ec Trump-Appointed Judge Halts White House Media Ban Indefinitely te 2026-10-14T04:10:06.128Z Trump-Appointed Judge Halts White House Media Ban Indefinitely A judge grants a preliminary injunction blocking the White House from enforcing a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acefe4575342cf4db900779 Trump Adds Another Giveaway to His Midterm Pitch: Pardons. te 2026-10-14T04:00:05.441Z Trump Adds Another Giveaway to His Midterm Pitch: Pardons. The president has stepped up his offers of financial rewards to voters with just weeks until the midterms. On Tuesday at a rally in Alaska, he announced pardons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acefbee75342cf4db9006e3 Trump's Alaska Rally Takeaways as He Backs Bernadette Wilson For Governor te 2026-10-14T03:50:06.722Z Trump's Alaska Rally Takeaways as He Backs Bernadette Wilson For Governor President Donald Trump made a rare trip to Alaska 21 days before the midterms to rally support for GOP candidates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acef73f75342cf4db9003ed Tampa Bay Rays win game two over Guardians thanks to terrible error from José Ramírez, even ALCS at 1-1 te 2026-10-14T03:30:07.462Z Tampa Bay Rays win game two over Guardians thanks to terrible error from José Ramírez, even ALCS at 1-1 The American League Championship Series has pitted two of the most unlikely franchises against each other, with a trip to the World Series on the line. The Tampa Bay Rays entered the 2026 season with one of the three lowest payrolls in baseball, as they usually do. They made few big additions, preferring to trust their farm system, player development staff, and the ability to mix and match players in specific situations. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians found a way to reduce spending even further, running the lowest payroll in Major League Baseball, in order to maximize profits for team ownership. Fast-forward to October, and the Rays and Guardians are the two AL teams, not the Yankees or Red Sox. Not the Astros and Rangers from big markets in Texas. Or the Blue Jays, with their top-5 payroll, or even Detroit, where the Tigers ran the 11th highest payroll in baseball and by far the highest in the AL Central. DODGERS DYNASTY ON THE BRINK AFTER THE MILWAUKEE BABIP MACHINE DIALS UP ANOTHER WIN FOR BREWERS As surprising as it comes, if you haven't watched baseball before. But maybe even more surprising? How game one of the ALCS between these two teams played out. Cleveland, hardly known as an offensive powerhouse, fell behind 2-0 against one of the best run prevention teams in baseball. Then, starting in the sixth inning, they started scoring and never stopped. Home runs from Chase DeLauter and light-hitting catcher Patrick Bailey tied it, and a parade of hits led to a 4-3 lead in the eighth, which they promptly expanded to 7-3 by the ninth. The team that finished 24th in the league in runs scored, exploding for seven runs in game one of the ALCS against one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. If that doesn't demonstrate the randomness of postseason baseball, it's hard to know what does. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE That set up what amounts to a must-win situation for the favored Tampa Bay Rays in game two, who sent midseason trade addition Freddy Peralta, acquired from the lowly New York Mets, to the mound hoping to even the series. Cleveland countered with Parker Messick, coming off an outstanding season of his own. But on Tuesday, Peralta, despite his struggles in New York, was electric. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Six shutout innings, with six strikeouts and just four hits allowed, with an average fastball velocity over 2.5 mph higher than his season average. And he got a little help from his defense too, as star third baseman Junior Caminero made a nice play on a liner to his left, and hit the Dikembe Mutombo finger wag afterward. Just as you'd expect from the Tampa pitching lab, Peralta's start lowered his ERA to just 0.81 over his last eight starts in a Rays uniform. Somehow, they do it every single time. On offense, the Rays' lineup got to Messick in the fourth thanks to some shaky Cleveland defense. After Victor Mesa Jr. beat out an infield single, overturned on review, Jonny DeLuca struck out and Ben Williamson hit what seemed to be a routine grounder to third. But it took a funny hop and got through Guardians third baseman José Ramírez, scoring Mesa from third. Then Liam Hicks made it really hurt, lacing a line drive single to center to score Williamson and Chandler Simpson and extend the lead to 3-0. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The Guardians, as has become their trademark of late, battled back in the seventh. Patrick Bailey worked a leadoff walk after an ABS challenge, and got to second on a one-out Steven Kwan single. After José Ramírez flew out, Chase DeLauter drove in a run with a 105mph double to right. With the tying run at second base, Cleveland sent up Jo Adell, another impactful midseason acquisition who helped seal the game one win with a two-run single in the ninth inning. But Ian Seymour shut the door, getting Adell swinging on a changeup out of the zone. The Guardians couldn't get anything going in the eighth, and Tampa went into the ninth inning with their dominant closer, Bryan Baker, looking to finish it out. And he did on just seven pitches, going through a quick 1-2-3 inning to even the series at a game apiece. Tampa entered the series as big favorites, thanks to their deep pitching staff, and a lineup that's better as a whole than the sum of its parts. Plus Baker, who's followed up his 1.44 ERA in the regular season with four scoreless innings and four saves in the playoffs. Tuesday's game two was a microcosm of this year's postseason; dominant pitching and timely, often advantageous hitting. Given these two teams' strengths, that's likely to continue for the remainder of the series. The ALCS now shifts to Cleveland for game three, where Gavin Williams, coming off a dominant ALDS start against the White Sox, is expected to face Tampa bulk pitcher Griffin Jax. Expect a raucous crowd at Progressive Field, as the Guardians look to make progress towards a return to the World Series for the first time since 2016. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aceede075342cf4db9001ad Dave Roberts keeps Shohei Ohtani in Dodgers' NLCS Game 3 lineup despite postseason struggles te 2026-10-14T02:50:08.568Z Dave Roberts keeps Shohei Ohtani in Dodgers' NLCS Game 3 lineup despite postseason struggles Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts probably never thought he'd have to take Shohei Ohtani out of his lineup during a postseason series. Ever. But after the team went down 2-0 in the NLCS to the Milwaukee Brewers, with Ohtani struggling at the plate, a decision had to be made heading into Game 3 at Dodger Stadium. The final verdict? Roberts will be trusting his Japanese superstar. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "He’s adamant he feels good enough to be in there," Roberts told reporters, via The New York Post, during the team’s off-day on Tuesday regarding Ohtani’s left knee and right arm ailments he’s been dealing with. "He’s close to finding something with his swing. I feel great about it." Ohtani has been serving as the Dodgers’ designated hitter, but he has been slumping throughout the postseason. His batting average is now down to a measly .150 after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Game 2 loss to the Brewers in Milwaukee. He also hasn’t had an extra-base hit or an RBI in the playoffs. It was Roberts who started the debate over whether Ohtani should be in the Game 3 lineup after his postgame comments on Monday night to The Athletic. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Roberts ultimately decided the four-time MVP should get another shot after having a meeting with president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes. "He was very convicted that he is onto something mechanically," Roberts added. "He was adamant that he can help us, he’s well enough to help us win a baseball game. So, that’s all I needed to hear." Ohtani, through his interpreter Will Ireton, added: "The symptoms shouldn’t be the reason why I can’t hit. He said he takes "full responsibility" for how he’s played thus far in October. Ohtani’s injuries are ones he’s dealt with throughout the regular season, with his arm requiring an injured list stint to try and get better. But it’s clearly stymied the slugger, who hasn’t hit a home run since Aug. 18 – a stretch Ohtani is not used to. Roberts noted that his confidence in Ohtani has "never wavered," and his Game 3 decision is a testament to that. Will it work out in a game that feels like a must-win to get momentum back on the side of the back-to-back World Series champions? SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aceeddf75342cf4db9001a4 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he won't fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch despite socialist pressure te 2026-10-14T02:50:07.024Z NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he won't fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch despite socialist pressure New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he has "no plans" to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, pushing back against calls from his democratic socialist allies to remove the city's top cop following protests over an ICE-involved shooting in the Bronx. Ahead of a ceremony Tuesday honoring fallen NYPD officers, Mamdani was asked about Tisch's future as head of the department. "Jessica Tisch is the police commissioner. I have no plans to change that," Mamdani told reporters. "The reason that I made the decision to have Jessica Tisch as the police commissioner was because of her record of uprooting corruption from the upper echelons of the NYPD while lowering crime across our city," he continued. "And over the last 10 months that we've worked together, we have delivered the lowest recorded number of murders in our city's history, the lowest recorded number of shootings as well as shooting victims." SOCIALIST SURGE: MAMDANI FLEXES GROWING POLITICAL MUSCLE AS HE TAKES ON DEM ESTABLISHMENT The mayor's comments came after the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) called for Tisch's removal following last week's ICE shooting and demanded that Mamdani use his authority to drive ICE out of New York City. The demand followed last week's shooting of Oscar Belgal during a federal immigration operation in the Bronx. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Belgal, a 28-year-old Dominican national, was shot after allegedly refusing to comply with officers' orders during a targeted ICE operation to arrest him. NYC SOCIALIST CANDIDATE SAYS CRIMINAL RECORD OF MAN SHOT BY ICE 'DOESN'T EVEN MATTER' Following the incident, a City Hall spokesperson said Mamdani was reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting but had no plans to remove Tisch. Scott Munro, president of the Detectives' Endowment Association — the union representing active and retired NYPD detectives — was also asked by reporters Tuesday about the DSA urging Mamdani to fire Tisch. Munro said he believes Mamdani supports the police commissioner, noting that crime was down and Tisch was "doing her job." Mamdani and Tisch appeared together Tuesday at the New York City Police Memorial, where they honored 42 fallen NYPD members, including 41 who died from illnesses related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and their aftermath. The ceremony also honored Detective First Grade Didarul Islam, who was killed in a Midtown Manhattan mass shooting in 2025. 9/11 DEATH TOLL KEEPS GROWING DECADES LATER AS TOXIC EXPOSURE HAUNTS SURVIVORS The mayor paid tribute to the fallen officers and their families during the ceremony, which Tisch also attended. "While we cannot feel the silence they left behind, we will refuse to let their memory fade," Mamdani said. Earlier this week, Mamdani directed the NYPD to conduct a comprehensive review of its use-of-force policies and practices. He also announced reforms aimed at strengthening accountability when police officers are accused of serious misconduct. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aceeddd75342cf4db900170 NFL Makes Final Decision on 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw's Suspension te 2026-10-14T02:50:05.092Z NFL Makes Final Decision on 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw's Suspension San Francisco 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw appealed his one-game suspension, and on Tuesday he found out his fate for Week 6. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aceeb8675342cf4db90010d Saints’ 1-4 start under Kellen Moore prompts warning from owner Gayle Benson: ‘Not our standard’ te 2026-10-14T02:40:06.994Z Saints’ 1-4 start under Kellen Moore prompts warning from owner Gayle Benson: ‘Not our standard’ Frustration over the New Orleans Saints’ 1-4 start appears to extend beyond the team’s fan base. Saints principal owner Gayle Benson voiced her concerns Tuesday, less than two full days after the team dropped its third consecutive game. "That is not acceptable to me," Benson said of the team’s record at the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club luncheon. Quarterback Tyler Shough showed promise during his rookie season, fueling expectations that the Saints could compete for the NFC South title and make a playoff push in their second season under head coach Kellen Moore. But a narrow overtime loss to the Detroit Lions in the season opener foreshadowed the difficult road ahead. The Saints bounced back in Week 2 before losing to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3 and being dominated by division rival Atlanta Falcons in Week 4. The Minnesota Vikings then defeated New Orleans 23-13 in Week 5. DREW BREES FEELS TYLER SHOUGH HAS EVERYTHING NEEDED WITH SAINTS TO SUCCEED IN 2026: 'UNBELIEVABLE SITUATION' "And it falls short of what our fans truly deserve," Benson continued. "I hear the frustration directed towards our team and our organization. It is not lost on me. Our fans invest their time and their hearts in the Saints. They are right to expect more than we have delivered." During a speech that lasted roughly eight minutes, Benson delivered a rare in-season public critique of the NFL franchise she oversees, making clear that the team’s current direction could not continue. Benson, 79, rarely speaks publicly about the Saints during the season, but when she does break her silence, her comments have typically been supportive. This week, she directly challenged Moore and longtime general manager Mickey Loomis while also accepting personal responsibility for the team’s struggles. "Kellen Moore and his coaches are responsible for preparing our players to perform," Benson said. "Mickey Loomis and our football staff are responsible for building a roster capable of sustained success. Our players are responsible for their preparation and execution. I am responsible for holding this organization accountable." NEW ORLEANS SAINTS PROJECTED UNDER 5.5 WINS AS ROSTER TRANSITION CONTINUES INTO 2026 SEASON Loomis has been a fixture in the Saints’ front office, playing a key role in the team’s football operations for the past quarter-century. Last year, Benson told The Times-Picayune that suggestions of dismissing Loomis were "ridiculous" and said she believed he did a "great job." "I am committed to making the decisions necessary to improve this team," she said. "Everyone in this organization understands the urgency. We must prepare better, execute consistently and correct the mistakes that are costing us the games." Benson also referred back to the Saints’ 45-24 loss to Atlanta, which came during a game commemorating the 20th anniversary of the first game played at the Superdome after it was restored following Hurricane Katrina. "Losing this year’s anniversary game to Atlanta truly disappointed me," she said. Benson also noted that she would not "accept this level of performance." Benson acknowledged that the Saints will need to show meaningful progress on the field, not simply talk about it, to restore trust. "Words will not restore our fans’ confidence," she said. "Our performance must do that." The Saints must now prepare for a crucial two-game stretch that includes a trip to New Jersey to play the New York Giants and an overseas matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL’s first game in France. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aceeb8575342cf4db9000ed 7 Takeaways from the Second Georgia Senate Debate te 2026-10-14T02:40:05.189Z 7 Takeaways from the Second Georgia Senate Debate Representative Mike Collins, who lags Senator Jon Ossoff in public polls, hit his opponent harder in a second and final debate on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acee92e75342cf4db900067 Trump signs pardons for Alaska diesel mechanics onstage during rally touting major energy deals te 2026-10-14T02:30:06.955Z Trump signs pardons for Alaska diesel mechanics onstage during rally touting major energy deals President Donald Trump announced pardons for two Alaska diesel mechanics during a midterm rally Tuesday night in Wasilla, bringing the men onstage to sign clemency documents as he highlighted major energy investments and infrastructure projects in the Last Frontier. Trump identified Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming, two co-owners of an Anchorage diesel repair shop who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act in 2022. "I'm giving each one of the three an unconditional pardon," Trump told supporters, also referring to an earlier pardon for Mackenzie "Mac" Spurlock, a Wasilla diesel shop owner. TRUMP GRANTS PARDONS TO 'PERSECUTED' MECHANICS IN RIGHT-TO-REPAIR CRACKDOWN: 'I AM SETTING THEM ALL FREE' The president defended the men, saying their work helped keep trucks operating in Alaska's extreme cold and arguing that their Biden-era prosecutions were unfair. According to the Biden Justice Department, Czubak and Fleming were among three co-owners of "Arm Rippin Toys" who admitted removing federally required emissions-control equipment and tampering with monitoring devices on at least 37 diesel vehicles between July 2019 and September 2020. BIDEN-ERA ENVIRO RULE ACCUSED OF STRANGLING TRUCKERS, SQUEEZING AMERICANS LANDS ON TRUMP CHOPPING BLOCK The shop collected approximately $100,000 for the modifications, federal prosecutors said at the time. As he signed the clemency documents, Trump took a jab at former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen. "So I'm going to sign this now, something that Joe Biden would be unable to do because he was unable to sign his signature," Trump said. TRUMP COMMUTES SENTENCE FOR FORMER PHILADELPHIA UNION OFFICIAL, ATTORNEY SAYS He also shared candidly the privilege of the presidential pardon power with the crowd. "What an honor. I love doing this stuff," Trump said. One of the men thanked the president from the stage, describing the personal impact of the prosecution. "It really did destroy us. It destroyed friendships. It destroyed families," he said. The pardons came during a rally in which Trump made a series of major announcements about Alaska's energy future, including declaring that a long-awaited 800-mile natural gas pipeline had secured every necessary federal permit. "Every single permit that you need, you can start tonight," Trump told the crowd. "Every single permit that you need has been granted." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for additional details on the project's federal permitting status. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acee92d75342cf4db900048 5 Takeaways From a Heated and Personal Maine Senate Debate te 2026-10-14T02:30:05.146Z 5 Takeaways From a Heated and Personal Maine Senate Debate Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, disagreed over the war in Iran and President Trump in the third of four debates in a key race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acee6de75342cf4db8fffef Lane restrictions planned for SR 347, I-10 this week te 2026-10-14T02:20:14.903Z Lane restrictions planned for SR 347, I-10 this week Drivers traveling between Maricopa and the Phoenix area should plan for overnight lane restrictions on State Route 347 and Interstate 10 starting tonight, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Eastbound I-10 near the Gila River Bridge, between mileposts 173 and 174, will be reduced to one lane from 9 p.m. tonight to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, for damaged barrier repairs. On SR 347, southbound traffic will be narrowed to one lane from Casa Blanca Road to Maricopa nightly from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 13-15, for paving. Northbound SR 347 will be narrowed to one lane from Maricopa to Casa Blanca Road from 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, to 4 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, also for paving. Drivers should slow down, follow posted speed limits, merge safely and allow extra travel time through work zones. Get traffic updates on InMaricopa.com or AZ511.   The post Lane restrictions planned for SR 347, I-10 this week appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acee22d75342cf4db8ffec6 Florida executes inmate who killed cellmate because he wanted death penalty te 2026-10-14T02:00:13.175Z Florida executes inmate who killed cellmate because he wanted death penalty A Florida man who said he murdered his cellmate in the hopes of securing a death sentence was executed on Tuesday. James Robertson, 63, died after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison. He was pronounced dead about 10 minutes after the lethal injection was administered. Robertson declined to give a final statement when asked if he had any last words. "Nah, I’m straight," he responded. TWO FLORIDA INMATES DIE IN RARE DOUBLE EXECUTION AFTER SCOTUS DENIES STAYS Robertson's execution was a stark contrast to the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee two weeks ago, when she survived two doses of pentobarbital and was rushed to the hospital. Pike has since been released from the hospital and returned to prison. "Florida has a sound lethal injection process and protocol," Jordan Kirkland, a state Department of Corrections spokesperson, said at a news conference ahead of the execution. While he could not speak about Tennessee’s lethal injection protocol, Kirkland said Florida would make sure its process was "humane and dignified." Florida injects death row inmates with a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart when they are put to death, according to the state Department of Corrections. Robertson had pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for strangling his cellmate, Frank Hart, as he was sleeping in 2008. He waived all appeals and told investigators that he killed the man so he would be given the death penalty and not have to live out the rest of his days behind bars. Hart was killed just eight days before he was set to be released, according to his daughter, Rebecca Hart, who emphasized that her father was not only a piece of Robertson’s story. "When someone you love is taken from you in such a violent way, the world keeps moving, even when a part of yours feels like it has stopped," she told reporters outside the prison. "Other people go on with their lives, but you carry your loss into every tomorrow." Hart was sentenced to prison in 2003 following a sexual battery conviction. Robertson was only 17 years old when he was sent to prison in 1980 for burglary and assault. Additional convictions for escape, battery and weapons offenses extended his prison sentence. Florida was initially scheduled to execute two people on Tuesday, but Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew a death warrant last week for William Lee Thompson, 74, who was sentenced to death for his role in the 1976 kidnapping and killing of 23-year-old Sally Ivester. He was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping and sexual battery in connection with Ivester's death. DeSantis did not provide a reason for stopping the execution but had temporarily stayed the execution last month pending a psychiatric evaluation amid concerns about Thompson's mental competency and deteriorating health. His attorneys said he has dementia and failing health and want him transferred to a medical facility. This was the first time DeSantis withdrew a death warrant. Thompson will remain on death row, and a new death warrant could be signed in the future. DeSantis is the third Florida governor to sign a death warrant for Thompson. Former Govs. Bob Graham and Bob Martinez each scheduled executions for Thompson in the 1980s, but he avoided the electric chair, the state's method of execution at the time, after years of appeals and stays. In July, Florida executed two prisoners in one day, the first time a state has done so in nearly a decade. Florida has accelerated its pace of executions amid a flurry of death warrants signed by DeSantis since 2025. The governor oversaw a record 19 executions last year, more than any other Florida governor in a single year since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976, accounting for approximately 40% of the U.S. total for 2025. TEXAS EXECUTES JAMAAL HOWARD DESPITE CONCERNS OVER LETHAL INJECTION DRUG USED IN FAILED TENNESSEE EXECUTION Last year, 47 executions were carried out nationwide, the highest annual total since 2009. Florida has carried out more than half of the 31 total executions in the country so far this year. Robertson was the Sunshine State's 17th execution of 2026, with two more already scheduled, not including Thompson. William Reaves, 77, who was convicted of fatally shooting a deputy in 1986, is scheduled to be executed Oct. 20. Jesse Guardado, 64, is scheduled to be executed Nov. 5 for robbing and killing a woman to buy drugs in 2004. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acee22b75342cf4db8ffebd Trump Energy Department issues emergency order to prevent blackouts across 13 states amid unusual October heat te 2026-10-14T02:00:11.485Z Trump Energy Department issues emergency order to prevent blackouts across 13 states amid unusual October heat The Trump administration has issued an emergency order aimed at preventing potential blackouts across 13 states as unseasonably warm October temperatures strain the electrical grid serving more than 60 million Americans. The Department of Energy authorized PJM Interconnection, a regional grid operator, to use additional power generation resources as rising electricity demand coincides with scheduled maintenance at power plants and transmission facilities. The order, issued Monday under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, takes effect Tuesday and remains in place through Friday, Oct. 16. It allows certain generating facilities to operate beyond normal restrictions if needed to maintain electricity supplies. WHO PAYS FOR US POWER BOOM? BLUE, RED STATES OFFER STARKLY DIFFERENT WAYS TO LOWER UTILITY BILLS AMID AI SURGE PJM serves all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. PJM Interconnection told Fox News Digital that it does not expect the emergency conditions to affect everyday customers, but warned that rising electricity demand and unpredictable weather patterns are creating new challenges for grid reliability. Jeff Shields, a spokesperson for PJM, said electricity demand is growing faster than new generating capacity can come online, while unpredictable weather is leaving fewer opportunities for critical maintenance and construction. Shields added that planned maintenance periods now present reliability risks that grid operators previously faced primarily during summer and winter. LAWMAKERS TARGET ENERGY AFFORDABILITY THROUGH SWEEPING PERMITTING OVERHAUL IN NEW HOUSE BILL "This order will help ensure millions of American families and businesses across the mid-Atlantic have access to affordable, reliable, and secure electricity by making additional power generation, including backup power, available to use as needed," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. The emergency action comes as temperatures across parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic are expected to climb into the 70s and 80s, increasing electricity demand while some generating facilities and transmission lines remain offline for maintenance. Wright also criticized energy policies under former President Joe Biden, arguing that restrictions on conventional energy production have weakened grid reliability. TRUMP'S EPA REFORMS ARE A HUGE BOOST TO MANUFACTURERS, BUT THERE'S MORE RED TAPE TO CUT: EXPERT The emergency order comes as the Energy Department pursues separate investments to strengthen the nation's electrical infrastructure. DOE recently announced plans to support 84 Tennessee Valley Authority transmission and distribution projects across eight states, representing approximately $581 million in planned investments. The projects, which include $250 million in federal funding, are expected to add roughly 2.5 gigawatts of grid capacity, improve reliability for 2.58 million families and businesses and support approximately 800 jobs. The TVA initiative is separate from the PJM emergency order, and its final funding and regulatory approvals remain pending. Representatives for the Department of Energy and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acee22875342cf4db8ffe8b Bills HC Joe Brady Vows There Will Be Consequences for RB James Cook te 2026-10-14T02:00:08.676Z Bills HC Joe Brady Vows There Will Be Consequences for RB James Cook Bills coach Joe Brady hinted if star RB James Cook continues to fumble, he could see his touches per game significantly affected. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acedfcf75342cf4db8ffe31 Great Wolf Lodge horror as mom accused of killing husband and toddler inside hotel room te 2026-10-14T01:50:07.707Z Great Wolf Lodge horror as mom accused of killing husband and toddler inside hotel room A Pennsylvania mom is accused of stabbing her husband and toddler to death inside a Great Wolf Lodge hotel room before telling emergency responders she was supposed to have her "happy family." Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, of Towanda, faces two counts of criminal homicide after police discovered her husband, Charles Harrison, and their 3-year-old son dead inside the resort Monday, according to a criminal complaint reviewed by Fox News Digital. "It wasn't supposed to end like this. I was supposed to have my happy family. That's what I envisioned since I was a child," Harrison allegedly said during the ambulance ride to a hospital. TEXAS MOTHER FACING CAPITAL MURDER CHARGES AFTER ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING HER TWO SONS TO DEATH Pocono Township police responded to room 2030 at the resort in Scotrun around 3:13 p.m. Oct. 12 after Harrison called dispatchers seeking help dying, according to the affidavit. Officers encountered Harrison at the doorway with bleeding cuts on her wrist and puncture wounds around her neck. She told them she wanted to be with her husband and son, investigators wrote. Inside, police found Charles Harrison with multiple stab wounds to his chest. The couple’s son, identified in the complaint by his initials, appeared to have a single stab wound to his chest. Harrison was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital’s Monroe Campus in Stroudsburg for treatment. FORMER CORRECTIONS OFFICER ACCUSED OF KILLING WIFE, FORCING KIDS TO HELP "Every day, I work so hard. To be the best person, the best mother, the best wife," she allegedly told emergency responders before lamenting how things had ended. Investigators found a large kitchen knife on the bathroom floor and a smaller knife on the bathroom sink, according to the affidavit. Both had teal green handles, and resort staff told police they were not the type of knives kept by the lodge. Several medication bottles were also scattered throughout the room, investigators wrote. The family had checked into the resort on Sept. 21 and extended their reservation to Oct. 5, with checkout scheduled for Oct. 13, according to information police obtained from lodge security. NORTH DAKOTA MOM STABS HER 2 CHILDREN TO DEATH IN 'HORRIFIC' KILLING THAT LEFT COPS TRAUMATIZED: OFFICIALS Surveillance video showed all three family members entering their room around 6:53 p.m. Sunday. Later that night, Harrison and her husband visited the arcade before returning to the room around 11:22 p.m., the affidavit states. Monroe County District Attorney Michael Mancuso described the complaint as "disturbing reading" and said investigators were continuing to gather evidence. "The investigation continues as we gather further evidence shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this horrendous situation," Mancuso wrote in a statement. He thanked township officers, Pennsylvania State Police forensic investigators and the county coroner’s office for their work, describing the room as a "complex double homicide scene." Mancuso emphasized that Harrison is presumed innocent and that prosecutors must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Police described the deaths as an isolated domestic tragedy and said there was no threat to the community. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acedd7875342cf4db8ffd83 French AI CEO warns Americans against voting Democrat saying 'you don't want to be France' te 2026-10-14T01:40:08.671Z French AI CEO warns Americans against voting Democrat saying 'you don't want to be France' Brivael Le Pogam, co-founder and self-proclaimed "techno-emperor" of the French AI company Argil, went viral on Tuesday for his X post urging his American followers to not vote for Democrats if they want to avoid his country's fate. "I’m French. I want to talk to Americans who are about to vote Democrat. Not to insult you. To warn you. I come from your future," Le Pogam began his post. He explained that under progressive politicians, France increased public spending to nearly 57% of the country's total GDP in an effort to push free healthcare, free college and a strong welfare system. The results, however, have been dismal. ANDY BESHEAR CALLS SOCIALISM A 'FAILED EXPERIMENT' AS POLL FINDS DEMS VIEW IT MORE FAVORABLY THAN CAPITALISM "Here’s what it looks like from the inside. France hasn’t passed a balanced budget since 1974. Our debt is above 3,300 billion euros. Interest on that debt is becoming one of the biggest items in the national budget. Our hospitals are collapsing despite record funding. Our schools rank lower every year. Young people with degrees can’t afford an apartment in the city they were born in. Our best engineers leave for London, Zurich and San Francisco. And the rich you wanted to tax? They left too, and took the jobs with them," Le Pogam wrote. He warned his followers that France did not vote for decline but faced the repercussions of 50 years' worth of taxes and regulations, encouraging Americans not to go down the same path. DSA-BACKED CANDIDATES ARE WINNING PRIMARIES AND THEIR VISION FOR AMERICA IS VERY DIFFERENT "I love America because it’s the one place on earth where people still believe they can build something from nothing. I came to Silicon Valley as a self-taught kid and it changed my life. That spirit is the most precious thing your country has. Before you vote, ask yourself one question: is the program you’re voting for making America more like America, or more like France? Trust me. You don’t want to be France," Le Pogam ended. Le Pogam's post quickly went viral, being shared by several conservative commentators along with billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman. "An important read on how we keep America from becoming France, from a Frenchman," Ackman wrote. Le Pogam made multiple follow-up posts to his original comments and responded to the accusations that "Democrats aren't socialists" and "America will never be France."  He remarked that over the last 25 years, products subsidized by the government, such as healthcare, education and housing, have exploded in cost while goods not funded with government tax dollars, such as phones or software, have only gotten more affordable. I ESCAPED COMMUNISM. AMERICA MUST NOT IGNORE THE URGENT WARNING SIGNS "That's the Trojan horse. It always works the same way. A real problem. A generous-sounding promise. A program that makes things worse. Then the failure of that program becomes the argument for the next one. People who lived under communism in Poland learned to recognize the lie and the mask the lie wears. The lie never presents itself as a lie. It presents itself as compassion," Le Pogam wrote. He added, "In France we are at the end of that road. Debt we can never repay. Young people who can't afford a home. Our best people leaving. And every few years our cities burn. Nobody voted for this. They voted for one more generous promise, fifty years in a row. If you're a Republican, share this with the Democrat in your life. Not to win an argument. To start a conversation. If you're a Democrat, I'm not asking you to switch teams. I'm asking you to look at the pattern. Wherever the state took over, life became unaffordable. Don't fix the failures of government with more government. Stay American. Ask for less state, not more." In a comment to Fox News Digital, Le Pogam stood by his comments, saying the reception "has been very positive overall." He also threw his support behind the Republican Party. "In general, I support the Republicans. I believe their platform is currently the one that better protects the dynamism, individual freedom, and entrepreneurial spirit that make America unique — and that Europe (especially France) has largely abandoned," Le Pogam said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acedd7575342cf4db8ffd3c Justice Department says North Koreans have infiltrated dozens of U.S. companies te 2026-10-14T01:40:05.895Z Justice Department says North Koreans have infiltrated dozens of U.S. companies U.S. authorities warn that sanctioned hackers are increasingly targeting Americans to act as facilitators between breached U.S. companies and Pyongyang. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acedb1e75342cf4db8ffad1 Tyreek Hill found liable on two battery counts in divorce battery case, must pay Lakeeta Vaccaro $500,000 te 2026-10-14T01:30:06.501Z Tyreek Hill found liable on two battery counts in divorce battery case, must pay Lakeeta Vaccaro $500,000 A jury found former NFL player Tyreek Hill liable for two separate incidents of battery against his wife Lakeeta Vaccaro and awarded her $500,000 in compensatory damages at the conclusion of their battery divorce trial on Tuesday. The same Miami-Dade County jury that found Hill liable on the two counts of battery also found him not liable on five other counts of battery against Vaccaro, not liable on one count of assault, not liable on one count of committing intentional emotional distress against Vaccaro, and not liable on one count of continuing domestic violence against Vaccaro. Vaccaro's lawyers had earlier on Tuesday also agreed to the dismissal of another count of battery. KENNETH WALKER III WELCOMES POTENTIAL TYREEK HILL REUNION WITH CHIEFS: 'HE'S A BALLER' So Hill, in the eyes of the court, emerges from this trial looking like a spouse who did on two occasions batter his wife per the preponderance of the evidence. But the same standard of preponderance of the evidence found he did not batter or assault Vaccaro tied to six other counts. And while Hill is paying a half-million-dollar price for his battery, the judgment falls well short of expectations the plaintiff may have carried into the start of the trial. NFL FACING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EPIDEMIC THIS OFFSEASON WITH ARREST OF RAMS LINEMAN THE LATEST CASE This, however, does not get Hill off the hook if he expects to continue his NFL career. Hill, who had planned to return to the NFL as early as next month and has been tied to rumors of re-joining the Kansas City Chiefs, is the subject of an ongoing NFL review under the Personal Conduct Policy. And that review will surely study the accounts on which Hill was judged to have battered Vaccaro. NFL PUTS 'INSPIRE CHANGE' AND 'CHOOSE LOVE' ON FIELDS BUT NOT SO AGGRESSIVE ABOUT ITS DOMESTIC ABUSE ISSUES Those two incidents: On January 11, 2024, Vaccaro said Hill demanded she sign a postnuptial agreement, a request that both parties agreed was at the heart of many of their disagreements during the trial. Vaccaro accused Hill of becoming angry and aggressive, "throwing plaintiff's clothing and personal belongings around the room." Hill, the charge states, then "intentionally and without plaintiff's consent, violently pushed and shoved plaintiff, knocking her to the floor, standing over her and cornered her ..." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Vaccaro said Hill knowingly strangled her "by applying pressure to plaintiff's throat or neck and/by blocking plaintiff's nose or mouth ..." The next incident the jury found Hill liable for occurred on April 7, 2025, when the couple was in their Sunny Isle, Florida condominium. Vaccaro claimed Hill put his hands on her, shoved her, forcibly restrained her and threw her computer. "As a direct and proximate result of defendant's conduct, plaintiff sustained physical injuries ...," the suit against Hill maintained. The jury agreed on this count as well. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aced8c775342cf4db8ff794 Ilhan Omar Faces New Probe After Raid as Trump Admin Launches Investigation te 2026-10-14T01:20:07.099Z Ilhan Omar Faces New Probe After Raid as Trump Admin Launches Investigation Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is facing a new federal investigation into her financial disclosures after the raid on her home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aced67275342cf4db8ff73c Rep Ilhan Omar's immigration history faces new scrutiny as federal investigators subpoena relatives te 2026-10-14T01:10:10.123Z Rep Ilhan Omar's immigration history faces new scrutiny as federal investigators subpoena relatives Rep. Ilhan Omar’s, D-Minn., immigration history is facing fresh scrutiny after federal agents searched her Washington, D.C., home, with new reports detailing subpoenas to relatives and a request from her congressional staff to change the birth year listed in public biographies. Federal investigators have subpoenaed Omar’s sister, Sahra Noor, and at least one other person in her family circle as they examine possible fraud and false statements in immigration paperwork, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the investigation. Fox News has also learned that subpoenas have been sent to multiple family members of Omar.  Separately, the New York Post reported that Omar’s staff asked the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library in May 2019 to change her listed birth year from 1981 to 1982, a discrepancy a former political opponent has questioned while challenging the Minnesota Democrat’s account of how she became a U.S. citizen. HOMAN CONFIRMS 'CRIMINAL' INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ILHAN OMAR, SAYS HE KNOWS 'THINGS ARE GOING ON’ The reports come one day after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents searched Omar’s Washington, D.C., home.  Two sources familiar with the probe told Fox News Digital the search was part of an ongoing criminal investigation involving her immigration paperwork. The Justice Department confirmed that agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation. Omar has repeatedly denied immigration wrongdoing and accused the Trump administration of using federal law enforcement against her. "I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement," Omar, a member of DC's progressive "The Squad," wrote Monday on X. "For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation," she continued. "I will not be silenced." According to emails reviewed by the Post, Omar’s congressional staff contacted the Minnesota library months after she entered Congress to request the birth-year correction. "On May 17, 2019, Library staff were informed by Rep. Omar’s congressional staff that her birth year was incorrect and requested that we change it to 1982," the library’s director wrote in a May 24, 2019, email, according to the outlet. DEMOCRATS' FURY OVER ILHAN OMAR RAID DRAWS STINGING GOP REMINDER ABOUT RAID FROM THE PAST: ‘SET THE PRECEDENT’ The director also said Omar’s staff were working with Wikipedia, the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress and other sources to correct the year. But the library’s original entry was not based on a birth certificate or other supporting documentation. In another email cited by the Post, the director said the 1981 date had been drawn from other reference sources and added "without documentation." The discrepancy does not establish that Omar falsified immigration records, and neither report established that the biography change prompted Monday’s search. Omar has said she became a citizen through her father’s naturalization in 2000, before she turned 18. "I became a citizen actually before I turned 18," she told The Intercept in a September 2018 interview, according to the Post. "My father became a citizen and so I got my citizenship through that process." COULD TRUMP REVOKE ILHAN OMAR'S CITIZENSHIP FOR ALLEGED BROTHER MARRIAGE? EX FEDERAL PROSECUTOR BREAKS IT DOWN AJ Kern, who unsuccessfully challenged Omar in the 2022 Democratic primary, has questioned whether Omar was still a minor when her father became a citizen, the Post reported. Kern told the outlet that she filed a Federal Election Commission complaint and sued to demand proof of Omar’s citizenship. A state judge dismissed the lawsuit for lack of jurisdiction, according to the Post. The Times reported that investigators have been examining the immigration history of Omar’s family, including whether her late father, Nur Omar Mohamed, lied or omitted information on immigration forms before becoming a citizen. The precise scope of the investigation remains unclear. Grand jury subpoenas seek evidence and do not, by themselves, mean the recipients are suspected of wrongdoing.  The Times reported that previous federal inquiries into Omar’s immigration history have not resulted in charges. ILHAN OMAR’S EMBATTLED HUSBAND APPEARS AT SCENE OF HSI RAID IN MIDST OF CRIMINAL FRAUD INVESTIGATION The immigration developments also come as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro disclosed a separate examination of Omar’s financial disclosures. Speaking Tuesday on Fox News’ "America Reports," Pirro said her office was investigating the filings, which previously showed that the combined reported value of two businesses tied to Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, climbed from approximately $15,000 to $51,000 in 2023 to between $6 million and $30 million in 2024. Fox News Digital previously examined the disclosures involving eStCru LLC, a California winery, and Rose Lake Capital LLC, a Washington-based venture capital firm. 'SQUAD' DEM DISMISSES FRAUD PROBE SPECULATION AFTER $29M NET-WORTH DROP Omar amended the filings in April, reducing the couple’s combined reported assets to between $18,004 and $95,000. Her office said the original disclosures failed to properly account for business liabilities. Financial disclosures list assets in broad ranges and do not establish an exact net worth. In September, the Office of Congressional Conduct voted 5-1 to recommend that the House Ethics Committee dismiss misconduct allegations related to the disclosures, finding no substantial reason to believe Omar reported false or incomplete information in violation of federal law or House rules. That review is separate from the federal investigation Pirro described. It remains unclear whether the financial inquiry is connected to Monday’s search. President Donald Trump renewed his criticism Tuesday in a statement shared by the White House on X, questioning the change in Omar’s financial filings. "America wants answers, and we want them, NOW!" Trump said. Vice President JD Vance, who previously accused Omar of immigration fraud, said Tuesday that he had no advance knowledge of the search, according to the Times. "If there’s a real case there, we’re going to follow the facts," Vance said. "If there’s not a real case there, then we won’t." Fox News Digital reached out to the Justice Department, Omar’s office and the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library for comment. Fox News Digital's Amanda Macias contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aced67075342cf4db8ff733 Kelly Clarkson 'has put us in danger,' Brooklyn store owner claims as bird's price tag soars to $15M te 2026-10-14T01:10:08.547Z Kelly Clarkson 'has put us in danger,' Brooklyn store owner claims as bird's price tag soars to $15M Kelly Clarkson's public clash with a Brooklyn shop has left its owner concerned about more than a lost sale. Adam Rubin, co-owner of Art of Play, and children’s author, spoke with Fox News Digital inside the Brooklyn store Tuesday morning, claiming the singer has put his business in danger following their viral dispute over a $15,000 mechanical singing bird. Meanwhile, the bird at the center of the controversy now has a staggering $15 million price tag. KELLY CLARKSON SLAMS BROOKLYN STORE OVER ‘PRETTY WOMAN’ TREATMENT "But I am afraid for the safety of our shop. Kelly Clarkson has put us in danger," Rubin told Fox News Digital. Rubin claimed the backlash has extended beyond angry comments online, with people associated with the business allegedly facing threats and having their personal information exposed. "We've got incredible support from our neighbors and fans over the past few days and all of them have been attacked, threatened, doxed," he said. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Rubin also accused Clarkson of an "abuse of power," arguing that the singer's enormous platform has intensified the backlash against his small business. Rubin argued that Clarkson's celebrity status carries a responsibility, saying, "you can't just try to squash somebody like a bug and expect everybody to give you a pass." Rubin also questioned why strangers would go to such lengths to attack a small business on behalf of a celebrity, expressing frustration that people who had never visited his store were joining the backlash. The mechanical bird that sparked the dispute has also undergone a dramatic price change. A photograph taken Tuesday by Fox News Digital shows a new sign beside Molly identifying the bird as a creation of artist Bliss Kolb, with an eye-popping price of $15 million. The sign describes Molly as "The world's most famous singing bird automata!" and lists its price as "$15,000,000." The new figure is 1,000 times the original $15,000 price at the center of Clarkson's complaint. Art of Play previously explained in a public statement that the original $15,000 figure referred to a nearly identical automaton available from artist Bliss Kolb, while Molly herself is permanently attached to the wall and serves as a fixture in the store's magic performances. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Rubin also addressed the dramatic price change during his conversation with Fox News Digital, pointing to the attention Molly has received since Clarkson's visit. He described the new figure as a matter of "supply and demand," while the store has maintained that the bird is not for sale. Rubin suggested Molly's sudden notoriety has made her one of the most recognizable mechanical birds in the world. The new sign offers a striking contrast to the original $15,000 price tag that Clarkson cited in her complaint. The price change adds another twist to a dispute that began Saturday when Clarkson visited the Brooklyn shop and later accused an employee of treating her as though she couldn't afford its merchandise. KELLY CLARKSON'S STORE CALLOUT SHOWS THE 'POWER' OF CELEBRITY STATEMENTS: EXPERT Clarkson initially took to social media to describe what she considered a humiliating shopping experience, comparing her treatment to Julia Roberts' character in the 1990 film "Pretty Woman." "Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me," Clarkson wrote. "Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale," she added. The singer later doubled down on her account after Art of Play disputed her version of events. Clarkson maintained that she had pointed to a $15,000 price tag and was told the bird was available for purchase, but that an employee suggested finding her something comparable. "So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar. Got it," Clarkson wrote in a follow-up post. Art of Play has maintained that the encounter was a misunderstanding. In its public response, the store explained that Molly is a permanent fixture in the shop and that employees had offered Clarkson the opportunity to purchase a similar bird from its creator. KELLY CLARKSON SAYS 'AMERICAN IDOL' PRODUCERS 'LIED' ABOUT $1M PRIZE The business also said another singing bird automaton, priced at approximately $2,000, was available. For Rubin, however, the controversy has become much more personal than a disagreement over an unusual piece of merchandise. During his conversation with Fox News Digital, the co-owner revealed that he had recently undergone a medical procedure and was not supposed to be working. "I'm not even supposed to be here today. I got a cancer removed from my face last week," Rubin said. "I'm getting the stitches out tonight," he added. Rubin said his concern about the store's safety was the reason he came in despite recovering from the procedure. The co-owner also wanted to explain what Art of Play represents beyond the dispute that has suddenly brought it national attention. "This is a curiosity shop," Rubin told Fox News Digital. He described a business built around objects intended to inspire curiosity, including spinning tops, kaleidoscopes, puzzles, games and playing cards. "And the reason this place exists is to make people feel like a kid again," Rubin said. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE The business began online before operating a small location in San Diego. Rubin said the Brooklyn shop opened approximately two years ago. Rubin, who is also a children's book author and magician, has spent years working in the world of illusion and performance. The Brooklyn store also houses a small theater that hosts close-up magic performances, with Molly serving as the opening act, according to Rubin. Art of Play has previously maintained that the bird is permanently attached to the wall and was not available for purchase. Despite the public dispute, Rubin said Clarkson would still be welcome back at the shop. "We messaged her. I don't know if she saw it. I don't know if she cares," Rubin said. Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for Clarkson for comment. Fox News Digital's Janelle Ash and Christina Dugan-Ramirez contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aced66e75342cf4db8ff72a Venture capital firm tied to Donald Trump Jr weighs legal action against ABC News over botched report te 2026-10-14T01:10:06.919Z Venture capital firm tied to Donald Trump Jr weighs legal action against ABC News over botched report ABC News could face significant consequences as the venture capital firm at the center of a botched report about the Trump family ponders legal action. "We still have our attorneys completely plugged into this, and we're not taking options off the table, because they can't get away with writing completely false things and hit jobs," 1789 Capital spokesperson Alexa Henning told Fox News Digital. "We're not going to back down," she continued. "We're gonna keep calling them out and make sure that people know the truth." GOP SENATOR CALLS FOR FCC PROBE OF ABC NEWS OVER TRUMP SONS-ANDURIL 'POLITICAL HIT JOB' Henning’s comments followed ABC News' shocking decision to delete a report examining alleged investments tied to President Donald Trump’s adult children, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., without explanation only to republish a cleaned-up version days later. The original Wednesday article claimed companies connected to the president's sons had secured billions in government contracts, including through venture capital firm 1789 Capital but was hit with significant criticism. The controversy centered on ABC News' original claim that 1789 Capital, where Trump Jr. serves as a partner, acquired a major stake in defense contractor Anduril Industries through a $2.5 billion investment. The figure instead represented Anduril's broader fundraising round, while 1789 Capital's investment was approximately $50 million. The original report, which remains accessible through the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, was published under the headline, "Trump sons' investments have won billions in Pentagon contracts since his election." ABC NEWS QUIETLY REPUBLISHES GUTTED VERSION OF STORY ON TRUMP SONS IT HAD DELETED WITHOUT EXPLANATION ABC News republished a substantially revised article Friday, acknowledging errors involving investments, government contracts and the chronology of events. The updated version also clarified that Trump Jr. does not serve on the firm's investment decision-making committee. The new headline reads, "New shipyard announced amid earlier Democratic concerns about potential conflicts of interest," though the original reporter's byline was replaced with "ABC News." The ordeal has shocked the media industry, with observers pondering what went wrong and why ABC deleted the initial version without a clear explanation. Henning said there was "no evidence" that the Trumps did anything wrong, but the false version of the story went viral on social media and was shared by high-profile Democrats, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom. While the updated story features an editor’s note admitting "errors," it does not explain what the errors were or apologize to 1789. Henning said the outcome is not "sufficient." She wants ABC News to explain the truth to its audience and noted that "ABC has a long history of doing this to the president and his family." Trump famously agreed to a $16 million settlement to resolve a defamation lawsuit against ABC News in 2024 after anchor George Stephanopoulos falsely stated that Trump had been found liable for "rape." ABC NEWS DELETES ‘HIT PIECE’ ON TRUMP SONS' PENTAGON-LINKED INVESTMENTS WITHOUT EXPLANATION Henning has said that nobody from ABC News asked 1789 for comment prior to the initial story being published, and that an ABC News journalist "vigorously defended" the report before it was suddenly deleted. "If you don’t understand investments in venture capital growth, you shouldn’t be reporting on it," she said. "When you’re a reporter, you should want to understand what you’re reporting on." She also objected to reporters who cover the media industry insisting that sources familiar with the situation claimed the initial story was simply "published prematurely." "I knew that was also a lie because that was not told to me the day the story went up — the editor fully stood by it … they know they were wrong. They just don't want to admit it," Henning said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate what led to the erroneous report. Henning believes a combination of "laziness" and wanting to get a "good hit on the Trump family" resulted in the false report being published in the first place.  "They just didn’t think they would get push back," Henning said. Henning said she has heard from "multiple people inside ABC" who privately acknowledge this was a "huge mess up." "This story was just false on the facts," she said. "Our lawyers have been in touch with ABC and Disney," Henning added. "We’re still monitoring the coverage and still monitoring what they say, so we’ll see [about a lawsuit]." ABC News did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Fox News Digital’s Joseph A. Wulfsohn and Julia Bonavita contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aced41a75342cf4db8ff6a6 Attorney says fatal Six Flags roller coaster accident could raise broader safety questions as 9 rides close te 2026-10-14T01:00:10.287Z Attorney says fatal Six Flags roller coaster accident could raise broader safety questions as 9 rides close A fatal roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia is raising questions about ride safety and potential liability as investigators work to determine how a rider was ejected from one of the park's attractions. The man was killed Monday while riding Goliath, the tallest roller coaster at the park, which features a 200-foot first hill. Police and state ride inspectors are investigating, while Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar roller coasters across North America following the death, according to The Associated Press. Mark Lopez-Trigo, a Florida personal injury attorney and founding partner of Padron & Lopez-Trigo, told Fox News Digital that investigators will likely examine whether the incident was isolated or points to an issue with the ride's safety equipment, maintenance or inspections. "What led to this incident, whether it be isolated or system-wide?" Lopez-Trigo said. "Was it a failure in the system itself?" MAN DIES AFTER FALLING FROM GOLIATH ROLLER COASTER AT SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA Investigators could examine Goliath's restraint system and whether required maintenance and inspections were properly conducted leading up to the incident, he said. "All that's going to hopefully come out in the next couple days throughout the investigation," he said. Lopez-Trigo stressed that the investigation remains in its early stages and that the cause has not been determined. Six Flags' decision to temporarily close similar rides could help narrow the investigation, Lopez-Trigo said, though the closures alone do not establish a broader safety problem. "It tells us where to focus theories of liability," he said. Goliath does not take riders upside down and uses lap bars that pull down over riders' legs and waists rather than seat belts, according to The Associated Press. Lopez-Trigo said cases involving alleged safety-equipment failures often require investigators and attorneys to look beyond the moments immediately preceding an accident. MAN'S FATAL FALL FROM SIX FLAGS ROLLER COASTER SPARKS HORRIFYING EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS "Usually what it boils down to is, like what I said, some sort of trickle down effect where a certain system either wasn't maintained properly or wasn't inspected properly," he said, speaking generally about cases his firm has handled. For the victim's family, potential civil litigation could include a wrongful-death claim brought through the victim's estate, while injured guests could have separate personal injury claims, depending on the circumstances, Lopez-Trigo said. While those claims involve different legal rights and damages, he said the process of determining what happened and who, if anyone, bears responsibility would likely be similar. "While justice might mean different things to the different parties, the path to getting that justice is probably gonna look similar in terms of finding some of the answers as to how this happened," he said. Lopez-Trigo said the closure of nine similar coasters underscores how much remains unknown. "Six Flags' decision to temporarily close nine other roller coasters across six parks tells you that the company itself does not yet know what caused this," he said. WOMAN ALLEGEDLY EJECTED FROM ROLLER COASTER, SUFFERS SERIOUS INJURIES AFTER DRAGGED ALONG TRACK: REPORTS Determining the cause will be critical not only to potential civil claims but also to identifying whether safety changes are needed, Lopez-Trigo said. "When we've dealt with cases like this in the past, it was always extremely important to find out what happened," he said, adding that uncovering the facts can help prevent similar incidents. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not announced an official cause. Six Flags could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aced41875342cf4db8ff69d Micah Parsons says Jayden Daniels 'probably cost' Dan Quinn his Commanders head coach job after Week 5 tie te 2026-10-14T01:00:08.022Z Micah Parsons says Jayden Daniels 'probably cost' Dan Quinn his Commanders head coach job after Week 5 tie Jayden Daniels taking a sack instead of throwing the ball out of bounds cost the Washington Commanders a much-needed overtime victory against the New York Giants on Sunday. Green Bay Packers star defensive end Micah Parsons believes that action, which led to a 27-27 tie in Week 5, cost Daniels’ head coach his job. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn’s seat has been hot for some time, but it may be at a scorching level now after what occurred in Week 5 when Daniels went down in field goal range without a timeout and the clock hit zero in overtime to force a tie. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE This came after the Giants gifted them a chance for the win, as running back Cam Skattebo fumbled on a run play in field goal range for his own kicker that would’ve been a potential game-winner in overtime. The Commanders were left stunned, as Quinn threw down his headset on the sideline knowing that his team should be 2-3 instead of 1-3-1. And frankly, he had to know the questions and speculations about his job security would be even louder. Parsons added to it during the latest episode of "The Edge with Micah Parsons," where he placed blame on Daniels in that final moment. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Jayden Daniels probably cost my man Dan Quinn his job, to be honest with you," Parsons said in the episode. "I’m a big Jayden Daniels fan, but, the reality is he probably cost a lot of people their jobs this past weekend." Quinn was Parsons’ defensive coordinator with the Dallas Cowboys from 2021-23 before accepting the head coaching post with the Commanders. The Commanders had blown a lead they held most of the game at home on Sunday, with Malik Nabers tying it up with a touchdown in the fourth quarter to force overtime. And Giants kicker Dominic Zvada, who missed three field goals in the contest, missed a 46-yard attempt on the opening overtime drive. Daniels should’ve just thrown the ball away, but debate over the final play in overtime has brought up the coaching staff and the team as a whole deserving blame – not just the signal-caller. MAGIC JOHNSON MAKES RARE CRITICAL POST AFTER COMMANDERS' HEAD-SCRATCHING TIE AGAINST GIANTS "All respectfully, we get coached so much on these situations that I'm a defensive player and this is programmed to me," Parsons added. "I know what to do in those situations. "There’s no way I’m taking a sack with 14 seconds left and no timeouts. And mind you, it’d be different if Jayden Daniels was a rookie. This is your third year. You’ve been to the NFC Championship Game, you’ve been in big moments before. To me, even after the sack, you’re casually getting up. … I’m like, ‘You just took a sack.’ … He’s not even urgently getting up." Either way, after a brutal 2025 season that didn’t build upon reaching the NFC Championship Game in 2024, it hasn’t been great for Quinn and the Commanders to begin 2026. They sit at the bottom of a topsy-turvy NFC East division, and could’ve certainly used the victory to move to 2-3 just like the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. For Daniels, it was a learning moment, but one Parsons and others believe he should’ve known about before even snapping the ball. It was his first game back since dislocating his left elbow again in Week 2 against the Cowboys on the road. Daniels did, however, play a solid game, especially with his legs. The injury didn’t seem to make him hesitant to run, as he rushed for 103 yards with two touchdowns on the ground, while going 17-of-25 through the air for 199 yards. There’s no doubting the talent the former Heisman Trophy winner has – it’s been on full display since winning the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year. And though his teammates were also lackadaisical when Daniels was sacked, the fact the quarterback went down with the ball in his hands with no timeouts in the first place is a real issue that Parsons believes trumps any other argument. Will it cost Quinn his job? Leadership comes into question when the quarterback pulls that sort of stunt. Quinn said after the game that the blame "does not fall on" Daniels. However, Commanders left guard Chris Paul told 7News DC that the lack of timeouts was discussed in the huddle before the snap. As for Daniels himself, he said, "We’ve got to know the situation. We’ve got to relay that as an offense. It starts with everybody, top down. Ultimately, it’s on me." Though he said it was on him, Parsons wanted more accountability. "I’m a player. I’m a big JD5 fan, but that’s inexcusable bro. The lack of urgency, that’s something … I would’ve had to say something in the locker room. I would’ve had to come talk to him, like, ‘Yo, that’s not OK.’" SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aced1c075342cf4db8ff5ec NBA announcer Mike Tirico addresses the truth behind Michael Jordan's, limited NBC role te 2026-10-14T00:50:08.171Z NBA announcer Mike Tirico addresses the truth behind Michael Jordan's, limited NBC role NBC’s return to NBA coverage last season offered longtime basketball fans a dose of nostalgia. The venerable broadcast network regained the league’s rights as part of an 11-year media deal, reviving the iconic theme song that accompanied NBA broadcasts from 1990 to 2002. Disney-owned ESPN and Amazon Prime Video also joined the deal, which marked the NBA’s move away from longtime broadcast partner TNT. As NBC prepared to launch its 2025-26 NBA coverage, the network announced that former Chicago Bulls superstar and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan had been named a "special contributor." Some interpreted the announcement as a signal that Jordan would become a regular presence on the studio desk. Instead, his role amounted to a single sit-down interview with lead play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico, which NBC split into several segments and aired throughout the season. MICHAEL WILBON REVEALS JORDAN'S TRUE FEELINGS ABOUT LEBRON MIKE BREEN SAYS FANS 'DESERVE TO BE THROWN A BONE' AS NBA CUTS ALL LOCAL BROADCASTS FROM THE PLAYOFFS Jordan is not expected to reprise his role when the 2026-27 NBA season tips off next Tuesday. Nearly a year after NBC’s announcement, questions about Jordan's limited involvement continue to linger. Tirico argued that continued interest in the interview validated NBC’s decision to let Jordan’s limited role speak for itself. "I love the fact that we did one interview —and you can say what you want about it airing once or being spread out over our series of pregame shows during the year— it’s a year later and people are still talking about it," Tirico said Tuesday in New York City during an onstage interview at the Front Office Sports Tuned In summit. "And people are still asking about it. Which, to me, is all the reason that it was completely worth it." Instead of addressing the NBA’s daily headlines or weighing in on current players, Jordan’s interview focused on broader topics, including load management and his enduring love for basketball. That approach may have disappointed viewers hoping to hear the basketball icon discuss players such as LeBron James or major storylines such as the controversy involving Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. Tirico, however, maintains that the segments provided an authentic view of Jordan’s personality. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I think Michael Jordan hadn’t been on TV for a long time for a reason," Tirico said. "He likes being Michael Jordan. Even still, when he’s on camera, there’s an aura about Michael Jordan that is just different. Sitting across from him. It’s just a different feel. I think he is above the daily discourse of, ‘Hey, who is the best point guard in the NBA right now?’ and ‘who’s the best this or the best that?’" If another sit-down can be arranged in the future, Tirico would eagerly welcome Jordan back, regardless of the subject matter. "I will say that it was damn cool to hang with MJ and talk basketball, and talk business and golf and all that other stuff," Tirico said. "If he wanted to be— we would all run to have him on every single day. But that’s just not what he wants to do, I think, at this point in his career and life." The NBA opens the 2026-27 season on Oct. 20 with a three-game slate beginning with an afternoon matchup between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons. The defending champion New York Knicks then host the new-look Philadelphia 76ers, while the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs close the night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aced1be75342cf4db8ff5e3 Reparations official demands compensation beyond a 'single check' as advocates makes progress in California te 2026-10-14T00:50:06.398Z Reparations official demands compensation beyond a 'single check' as advocates makes progress in California Advocates for racial reparations celebrated a legislative victory in California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2599 — the Truth in Disclosure Act — into law. But key figures behind the effort say corporate transparency is only a starting point, maintaining that direct cash compensation remains essential. Kristin Nimmers, policy and campaign manager for the California Black Power Network (CBPN) and the Alliance for Reparations, Reconciliation, and Truth, told Fox News Digital that financial reparations must go far beyond a "single check." "We really focus on a harm-based approach, so whoever was harmed should be entitled to that repair," Nimmers said. "Compensation for slavery, unpaid labor, for the 40 acres and a mule that were promised after the end of slavery — that should go to folks who have lineage and are descendants of people who were enslaved, because that is the harm that is being repaired." REPARATIONS ADVOCATES SLAM CASH COMPENSATION ‘HANDOUT’ LABEL, POINT TO PAST GOVERNMENT REMEDIES However, Nimmers emphasized that racial inequities persisted long after the end of chattel slavery. "Black Americans were denied wages. We were denied property. We were denied access to capital. We were denied access to equal education — all of that over hundreds of years," Nimmers added. "And so a single check is not going to holistically repair our communities." AB 2599 requires qualifying corporations doing business in California with more than $100 million in gross revenue to search their historical records and publicly disclose any financial ties to chattel slavery. Lawmakers and advocacy groups are now attempting to leverage the bill's passage as momentum to turn broader recommendations from the California Reparations Task Force into law. During the multi-year tenure of the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans (established under AB 3121), CBPN served as an official state community anchor. The coalition facilitated grassroots civic engagement across California, hosting listening sessions to gather public testimony that directly informed the task force’s landmark 1,100-page final report issued in 2023. CALIFORNIA COUNTY APPROVES REPARATIONS PLAN AS NEIGHBORING SCHOOL DISTRICT 'BLACK THRIVING' EFFORT STALLS However, the path forward for direct cash payouts remains difficult. While Newsom signed AB 2599, the governor has consistently taken a cautious stance on direct financial restitution, resisting high-cost payout proposals and vetoing related financial measures backed by progressive lawmakers. Newsom's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment regarding CBPN's support for cash payments. Progressive coalitions also face internal ideological divisions within the broader movement. Grassroots organizations like the U.S. Freedmen Project — comprised of self-identified "Foundational Black Americans" — strongly disagree with broader, harm-based eligibility frameworks. The group aims to educate the public on the legal and historical distinctions between African Americans who directly descend from enslaved people in the U.S. and those who voluntarily immigrated to the country in recent decades. The U.S. Freedmen Project told Fox News Digital that recent immigrants and Black Americans who do not meet its ancestry criteria should not be included in government reparations programs, arguing that left-leaning advocates are using the legacy of slavery to fund a far broader social platform. Nimmers pushed back on lineage-only requirements, arguing that systemic discrimination in the 20th century affected a wider range of Black residents. NEWSOM SIGNS FIRST-IN-NATION LAW FORCING MAJOR COMPANIES TO REVEAL SLAVERY-ERA TIES: 'MAKE IT PUBLIC' "If you are a Black person — maybe a Black immigrant who came here in the 1950s before the Civil Rights Act was passed — then you also experienced segregated schools," Nimmers said. "If you experienced segregated schools, if you experienced redlining, and we are coming up with some sort of policy or some sort of form of repair for those things, then you should also be included in the group that is repaired. It isn’t really a lineage-based outlook, but more of a harm-based approach." While state-level cash proposals remain stalled, localized initiatives have moved forward. Earlier this year, the Reparations Committee in Evanston, Illinois, approved $25,000 housing grants to 44 Black residents. City officials focused on housing, calling historical redlining and discriminatory zoning "the strongest case for reparations." For California advocates, the long-term goal remains a comprehensive package encompassing both financial compensation and systemic policy reform. "Reparations is not a handout. It is about acknowledging, addressing, and repairing harm," Nimmers told Fox News Digital. "What is the repair for that harm, and who fits within the group that was harmed? It's necessary because we are owed that compensation for unpaid labor and historical harms." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acecabc75342cf4db8ff289 Panic in Dallas: Cowboys defense holds emergency summit as season spirals after Bucs loss te 2026-10-14T00:20:12.461Z Panic in Dallas: Cowboys defense holds emergency summit as season spirals after Bucs loss Five weeks into the season and fresh off an embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Dallas Cowboys are already breaking out the oldest crisis gimmick in football: the defensive players-only meeting. Sitting at 2-3 and watching their defense get pushed around on a weekly basis, the entire unit gathered behind closed doors on Monday morning to air out their issues. Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown described the session as a blunt "heart-to-heart." "Looking ourselves in the mirror," Overshown said. "Putting what we wanted our standard to be, we put that on the board. We went by bullet point, bullet point. Are we holding up to this? Are we being this? As a unit, how can we get closer? What is it? Just hearing from all of us. It really wasn't like a fire drill conversation, it was more so, 'What can I do to help you? What do I expect from you on Sundays, or every Monday walk throughs?' We've got to talk to each other like that because the ship is only going to go as far as the weakest person on the boat. As long as we all in this together, I think we're going to be great. I know we're going to be there." JERRY JONES SLAMS TABLE AFTER DAK PRESCOTT THROWS CRITICAL LATE INTERCEPTION IN BRUTAL COWBOYS LOSS Writing bullet points on a dry-erase board is cute, but it does not erase what happened against Tampa Bay. Dallas got thoroughly embarrassed at home by a winless Buccaneers squad, surrendering 241 rushing yards and making an 0-4 offense look explosive. The Cowboys surrendered 419 total yards, blew basic run fits, and failed to force a single takeaway. Through five weeks, Dallas has surrendered at least 375 yards every game. Management is now scrambling to stop the bleeding before a tough road trip to Green Bay. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Defensive coordinator Christian Parker is moving upstairs to the coaching booth, and longtime NFL coach Mike Pettine was hired as a senior assistant to provide adult supervision. Meanwhile, Dallas hopes Overshown's return from a four-game hamstring injury adds badly needed speed. Whiteboard therapy is fine, but unless this group starts tackling someone, the Cowboys' season is officially cooked. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acecab975342cf4db8ff26a Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Diesel Deal With Putin te 2026-10-14T00:20:09.936Z Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Diesel Deal With Putin A bipartisan group of 12 senators called on the president to drop his decision to ease sanctions on Russia’s exports of diesel fuel, saying the deal would help Moscow continue the war in Ukraine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acecab875342cf4db8ff245 Saints Put on Blast by Owner Gayle Benson Amid 1-4 Start te 2026-10-14T00:20:08.132Z Saints Put on Blast by Owner Gayle Benson Amid 1-4 Start Saints owner Gayle Benson puts her team on blast following their third consecutive loss in Week 5 to the Minnesota Vikings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acec86075342cf4db8febf7 Former Chicago police detective linked by DNA to 8-year-old girl's cold-case murder, police say te 2026-10-14T00:10:08.067Z Former Chicago police detective linked by DNA to 8-year-old girl's cold-case murder, police say A former Chicago homicide detective has been identified as the killer of an 8-year-old girl who disappeared while walking to church in 1960, with authorities now examining other cases that may have involved the officer. Thomas F. McInerney Jr. joined the Chicago Police Department in 1959, just one year before Gloria Kowalewicz was abducted and murdered. He later became a detective investigating violent crimes and remained with the department until retiring in 1987. More than 65 years after the killing, Chicago police confirmed to Fox News Digital that advances in DNA technology and a preserved fingerprint helped investigators identify McInerney, who died in 2006 at age 70. COLD CASE BREAKTHROUGH SOLVES TEEN KILLING AFTER SUSPECT LIVED FREE FOR DECADES: 'BETTER BE AFRAID' Gloria disappeared Nov. 12, 1960, after leaving her home shortly before 8 a.m. to attend morning Mass at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, just a few blocks away. Her body was discovered roughly four hours later in a ditch at a forest preserve southwest of Chicago. She had been shot and killed. The murder prompted an extensive investigation, with police interviewing more than 1,300 people and knocking on hundreds of doors. Despite those efforts, the case remained unsolved for decades. Investigators preserved evidence from the crime scene and surrounding area, including a bullet, Gloria's coat and shoes, and a white communion purse containing her prayer book. A fingerprint was also recovered from the purse's strap. DISCARDED TRASH UNCAPS 41-YEAR-OLD MURDER CASE IN RITZY SEASIDE RESORT TOWN, AUTHORITIES SAY Working with the FBI and Illinois State Police, investigators used modern forensic technology to link DNA and the preserved fingerprint to McInerney, according to the department. "McInerney should never have worn the CPD star, and it is devastating to accept that he was never identified and held accountable while he was alive," Chicago police said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is working to identify other cases that may have involved McInerney, according to The Associated Press. KILLER EX-COP EXECUTED FOR CHILD'S SLAYING AS SHERIFF SAYS HE’S SURE SAME MONSTER MURDERED ANOTHER GIRL Police said Gloria's parents died before learning who killed their daughter, but expressed hope that identifying McInerney would bring some closure to those who knew her. McInerney later worked for the Federal Public Defender's Office in Nevada before retiring in 2004, according to the AP. He died two years later without facing charges in Gloria's murder. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acec85d75342cf4db8febe5 Man who lived as woman for eight years warns surprising teen sexuality data may not tell full story te 2026-10-14T00:10:05.866Z Man who lived as woman for eight years warns surprising teen sexuality data may not tell full story A man who spent eight years identifying as a woman is casting doubt on reports of a dramatic decline in teenagers identifying as gay or bisexual, warning that social media and peer pressure may be influencing how young Americans describe their sexual orientation. Walt Heyer, who detransitioned roughly 40 years ago and now serves as a senior fellow at the Family Research Council, told Fox News Digital in an exclusive video interview that he remains skeptical of the apparent shift, suggesting some teenagers may be reluctant to openly identify as gay or bisexual because of social pressures. "I don't really believe that there's a big dramatic free fall," Heyer said, referring to recent reports about declining rates of gay and bisexual identification among some teenagers. LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS REMOVES 'T' FROM LGBT ADVOCACY, SAYS 'RADICAL' TRANS ACTIVISTS ARE ERODING GAY SUPPORT "I think what's happening is that because of social media, there's a lot more influence on people who may not want to fall into that classification on a social media level and will withhold the fact that they are gay or bisexual, but really don't want to openly admit it," Heyer said. The comments come after The Washington Post highlighted CDC data showing that the percentage of ninth-grade girls identifying as lesbian or bisexual fell from 30% in 2021 to 17% in 2025. The share identifying as bisexual alone dropped from 26% to 13% over the same period. PRISHA MOSELY: AS A DETRANSITIONER AND MOM, I KNOW WHAT GENDER IDEOLOGY STOLE FROM ME The percentage of boys identifying as gay or bisexual has remained largely unchanged over the past decade, while the share of high school girls identifying as lesbian or bisexual surged following the COVID-19 pandemic before beginning to decline, the Post reported. Heyer, an author and co-author of multiple books including "Trans Life Survivors" and "Paper Genders" who has spent years working with people questioning their gender identities, argued that social dynamics among young people could complicate attempts to interpret the findings. "I've had actual people in school saying that they're bullied into identifying one way, or they're bullying and bullied to not identify that way," he said. BLUE STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCUSED OF DEFYING SUPREME COURT, HIDING GENDER TRANSITIONS FROM PARENTS Heyer also said he believes peer and societal pressures are significant factors in kids choosing to identify with something else that is not their biological sex. "What's interesting about that is that many kids are sort of coerced by their peers to say things one way or the other, so I've been very skeptical about what the kids are saying, whether they're gay or bisexual," Heyer said.  "I don't really believe that there's a big dramatic free fall. That was, I think, quoted as a free fall in the people identifying as gay or bisexual," he added. "I think what's happening is that, because of social media, there's a lot more influence on people who may not want to fall into that classification on a social media level and will withhold the fact that they are gay or bisexual, but really don't want to openly admit it." A DETRANSITIONER CONFRONTED A CALIFORNIA LAWMAKER ON THE HARMS OF GENDER TRANSITION. HERE'S WHY HE SPOKE OUT Simply but perhaps most importantly, Heyer said he thinks adults should do a better job of only affirming what is true. "I think that what I've really discovered is that we know now and have evidence, factual evidence, that nobody has ever changed their gender," Heyer said. "I went through the hormones, had all the surgeries, identified that way. So far in all world history, nobody has actually biologically changed their gender. This is a cosmetic social appearance, it is not a biological change."  "And when you come to that conclusion, you realize that really the procedures and these terminologies and labels, what I refer to as God rejecting labels, God rejecting procedures in every aspect. This is the way young people and adults reject God and say God doesn't exist by taking these labels on," he added.  DETRANSITIONERS REVEAL HOW DOCTORS PUSHED THEM TOWARD LIFE-ALTERING TREATMENT AS TEENS Heyer also urged researchers to conduct additional studies before concluding that the numbers reflect a lasting shift in sexual identity. "I just think it's important for us to be much more thorough and go to other areas before we come to some conclusion that there's a giant, giant drop in these identities," he said. "I don't think we're there yet." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home