https://meenews.co/post/6a932c372c5335ae104cd82b What happens if the Waymo computer fails? te 2026-08-29T19:00:07.170Z What happens if the Waymo computer fails? You buckle into the back seat of a Waymo, the doors close and there is nobody behind the wheel. For some riders, that empty driver's seat still takes a little getting used to. Then another thought creeps in. What happens if the Waymo computer doing all the driving suddenly fails? Waymo has now given us its first detailed look at the powerful computing system hidden inside its driverless vehicles. The company describes a machine built to make decisions in milliseconds without waiting for the cloud or a remote human driver. More importantly, Waymo says it built backups into the system because there is no person sitting up front who can grab the wheel. So, what actually happens when the electronic driver has a problem? Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the Protect Your Money replay Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats , has ended, but you can still watch the full replay and download our financial protection checklist. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five simple ways to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. You’ll learn how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. Get the free replay and checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com TERRIFIED PASSENGERS FILM WAYMO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DRIVING INTO LIVE FIREWORKS IN SAN FRANCISCO Waymo says its newest compute system works somewhat like two independent engines. During normal driving, both computing systems can run full workloads in parallel. If one develops a fault, Waymo says the other can take over. That gives the vehicle another electronic driver already onboard rather than forcing it to wait for someone miles away to intervene. Waymo's broader safety documentation goes further. The company says a secondary onboard computer can bring a vehicle to a safe stop if it detects a failure in the primary system. The vehicle also has backup braking and redundant steering hardware. Separate power sources support critical driving systems. The priority in a serious failure is to keep the vehicle under control and reach a safe state. That could mean stopping rather than finishing your trip. For a rider, that is probably the most important part of Waymo's new disclosure. A Waymo takes in a huge amount of information as it moves. Its cameras feed images into the onboard system. Lidar uses laser pulses to create a detailed picture of the vehicle's surroundings. Radar helps measure how far away objects are and how quickly they are moving. Waymo's latest sixth-generation sensor system uses 13 cameras along with lidar and radar sensors. The computer then has to make sense of all that information fast enough to steer, brake or react to something entering the road. Waymo says those driving decisions happen entirely onboard. That point is important for anyone who has wondered whether a robotaxi needs to send everything to a giant data center before making a turn. It does not. The onboard computer handles the immediate driving workload itself. According to Waymo, it has increased its raw computing power about 20 times over the past eight years. That extra muscle helps shrink the time between seeing something and reacting to it. Waymo also revealed a new custom 5-nanometer ASIC. ASIC stands for application-specific integrated circuit. Forget the jargon for a moment. Think of it as a chip Waymo designed for a very specific job inside its vehicles rather than buying a general-purpose processor and asking it to do everything. The chip handles raw information flowing in from the vehicle's sensors. It helps process camera, lidar and radar data before that information reaches other parts of the driving system. Waymo says the ASIC delivers more than 1,000 TOPS of machine-learning performance. TOPS means trillions of operations per second. That sounds like something printed on the side of a computer box. The practical idea is much easier to understand. Waymo wants the car to recognize what it sees and respond with as little delay as possible. For example, the system can process footage from 13 high-resolution cameras at the same time. Waymo says its technology also improves what the cameras can detect in low light. Computing redundancy only covers part of the problem. Imagine the backup computer works perfectly, but the vehicle suddenly loses its normal braking hardware. Waymo says it has a secondary braking system that can bring the vehicle to a safe stop. Steering also has redundant hardware. Waymo says separate controllers and power supplies support its secondary steering system. Then there is electricity. Critical driving systems have independent power sources so a single power problem does not automatically knock out everything the vehicle needs to operate. Waymo has been building these layers into its autonomous vehicles for years. The company has previously described testing scenarios involving hardware faults, power problems and software failures. Its vehicles continually check their own systems while driving. That approach makes sense when the human backup has been removed from the equation. THIEF USES WAYMO AS A GETAWAY CAR This is one of the biggest misconceptions about driverless robotaxis. There is no employee sitting in an office with a steering wheel and pedals waiting to take control of your Waymo. Waymo does use what it calls Remote Assistance. However, the company says those employees provide information rather than remotely driving the vehicle. If the Waymo Driver encounters an unusual situation, it can request additional context from a remote agent. The car can then decide whether to use that information. Waymo says remote agents do not continuously watch every vehicle. The automated driving system remains responsible for controlling the car. So, if the onboard computer develops a hardware fault, a remote employee does not suddenly become your driver. The backup has to exist inside the vehicle. Absolutely. Backup computers help protect against hardware failures. They cannot prevent every problem a driverless vehicle may encounter. A computer can be functioning exactly as designed while the software struggles to interpret an unusual road situation. We have already seen why that deserves attention. CyberGuy recently reported on a Waymo software recall involving 3,871 vehicles after robotaxis entered closed freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area. That problem involved how the automated driving system handled changing road conditions rather than a dead onboard computer. It is a useful reminder that redundancy addresses one category of risk. Autonomous driving also depends on perception, decision-making and the software correctly understanding what is happening outside the car. Waymo continues to refine those systems as its fleet grows. The company's latest published safety analysis covered more than 220 million fully autonomous miles through March 2026. Waymo says its vehicles experienced fewer serious or fatal injury crashes than human drivers operating in comparable areas during that analysis. Those figures come from Waymo's own safety research. A driverless vehicle has a very different job from the driver-assistance technology you may already have in your own car. Your vehicle may warn you about another car in your blind spot. It might help keep you centered in a lane. You remain responsible for driving. A fully autonomous Waymo has to handle the complete driving task within the areas where the service operates. There may be nobody in the vehicle capable of taking over. That changes the engineering challenge. The computer needs enough performance to understand what is happening around the vehicle almost immediately. It also has to survive years of vibration and temperature changes inside a working car. Waymo says its computing hardware connects to the vehicle's liquid-cooling system to help maintain performance in very hot or cold conditions. This computer effectively lives in one of the roughest offices imaginable. It gets shaken around all day while making decisions that can affect everyone around it. You may already have taken a Waymo, or you could be considering your first ride. Either way, knowing what to do if you need help or the vehicle stops unexpectedly can make the experience less confusing. If you are thinking about taking your first Waymo ride, the empty driver's seat may look like there is no backup. Waymo's new disclosure shows that the company has tried to move that backup into the hardware itself. If one computing system develops a fault, another system is designed to take over. Other backup systems can help with critical functions such as stopping the vehicle or maintaining steering. That may make some people more comfortable climbing into the back seat. Still, redundancy should never be confused with perfection. A second computer lowers the danger from certain hardware failures. It cannot guarantee that every unusual road situation will go exactly as planned. If a Waymo encounters trouble during your ride, you can also reach Rider Support from inside the vehicle or through the Waymo app. Waymo says Rider Support can assist passengers during a trip and in an emergency. For me, knowing how the backup works makes that empty driver's seat a little easier to understand. The giant processing numbers and custom chips are impressive, but the part I care about most happens when something goes wrong. If I am sitting in the back seat of a car with no driver, I want to know there is another system ready before the first one fails. Waymo's approach of running redundant compute, combined with backup vehicle controls, gives us a much clearer picture of how the company thinks about that problem. I also would not treat any of this as a reason to stop asking tough questions about autonomous vehicles. Hardware redundancy can protect against a failed component. Real streets introduce another challenge because software still has to understand construction crews, unpredictable drivers and situations engineers may never have anticipated. The more robotaxis spread into our everyday life, the more transparency I want about what happens during those moments. Waymo opening up the trunk and showing us some of the technology inside is useful. Now we need to keep watching how that technology performs on the road. Would knowing there is a second computer and backup braking make you more willing to climb into a driverless Waymo, or would you still want a human in the front seat when something goes wrong? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a932c362c5335ae104cd822 Abdul El-Sayed plays down Hasan Piker ties after streamer’s viral antisemitism firestorm te 2026-08-29T19:00:06.050Z Abdul El-Sayed plays down Hasan Piker ties after streamer’s viral antisemitism firestorm Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed tried to turn the page on his ties to controversial streamer Hasan Piker Friday — but MS NOW host Katy Tur pushed back.  The candidate’s comments come just days after Piker suggested Jewish Americans are "making antisemitism worse" by voicing their support of Israel — a statement that drew harsh criticism from El-Sayed, who has appeared alongside Piker on the campaign trail. "I believe all Americans deserve the right to advocate for what they believe without fear of violence. This is particularly true for communities that have been intimidated for their beliefs in the past," El-Sayed said in a statement following Piker’s remarks. EL-SAYED DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM HASAN PIKER AFTER DISTURBING REMARKS ABOUT JEWISH AMERICANS He added that "Antisemitism is a scourge, and we need to address it in all its forms," while promising to "stand against any rhetoric that puts the community at risk." "And while politicians and pundits try to make this race about a Twitch streamer, we’re going to be talking about gas, groceries, good schools and healthcare," El-Sayed continued. MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT DEMANDS REPORTERS STOP ASKING 'ABOUT HASAN PIKER' AHEAD OF SENATE RACE On Friday’s "The Moment with Katy Tur," El-Sayed appeared to continue his effort to distance himself from Piker in light of his controversial remarks. "So, if you have Jewish voters in Michigan — I’ll say [Attorney General] Dana Nessel is one of them — who are worried about your association with Hasan Piker. Why? Why keep him so close? Or why not fully disassociate yourself with him, especially when Michigan is so tight? Elissa Slotkin only won by 22,000 votes," Tur asked. According to Ballotpedia, Slotkin won by 19,000 votes.  MICHIGAN DEM AG TURNS ON EL-SAYED OVER TERROR ATTACK RESPONSE, WARNS OF MENTALITY THAT 'BOTHERS ME A LOT' "This campaign is not about a streamer in California. This campaign is about affordability in Michigan. This campaign is about the ability to have healthcare," El-Sayed said. Tur pushed back, arguing the "streamer in California does campaign with a lot of Democrats. So he’s not just a streamer." HASAN PIKER IS BECOMING THE 'FACE OF THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT,' FORMER DEMOCRATIC OPERATIVE WARNS El-Sayed appeared to continue distancing himself from Piker, despite Tur’s pushback. "This campaign is about the challenges Michiganders face," El-Sayed continued. "And I get that, in the media, it’s a lot easier to pick up one person and be like, ‘This is what this is about.’ But this is why a lot of people get so frustrated about politics and political media, because it doesn’t actually speak to the challenges they face." WISCONSIN DEMOCRAT DOWNPLAYS APPEARING ON HASAN PIKER'S SHOW, DOESN'T 'ENDORSE' EVERYTHING HE SAYS The exchange continued, with Tur rejecting El-Sayed’s characterization of his public ties to Piker. "It’s not just the media, and I reject that framing," Tur said. "It’s — six in 10 Americans don’t know who he is, and I’m not saying he’s the most important person in the world. But when you have a state like Michigan, where, again, Elissa Slotkin only won by 22,000 votes, is it worth potentially losing the few votes you need to win?" "Ten in 10 Americans agree that they can’t afford the things that they need in their lives," El-Sayed replied. "So, if folks want to make this about a streamer in California, they’re welcome to do that. But I’m focused on Donald Trump. I’m focused on addressing the affordability crisis. I’m focused on getting you healthcare. And that’s what I’m going to stay focused on." FETTERMAN 'DARES' EL-SAYED TO STICK WITH PIKER, CLAIMS MICHIGAN NOMINEE HAS 'LITTLE MAN SYNDROME ENERGY' El-Sayed’s apparent distance himself from Piker drew criticism from Jason Mudd, CEO of Axia Public Relations, who told Fox News Digital his attempts to distance himself from Piker could do more harm than good to his campaign. "Distancing yourself from someone’s comments rarely works," Mudd said. "Owning your own position does. The moment a candidate argues about how close a relationship is, the audience stops listening to the substance and starts watching the deflection." ABDUL EL-SAYED SAYS RALLYING WITH HASAN PIKER DOESN'T MEAN HE ENDORSES 'AMERICA DESERVED 9/11' REMARK "If this were my client, I would advise them to skip the minimizing and go straight to a clear, standalone statement: here’s what I believe, separate from what anyone else said," Mudd continued. "Ambiguity is what keeps a story alive, not the original comment." Mudd added that El-Sayed’s strategy should be to double-down on his own campaign promises and personal beliefs, instead of just claiming he disagrees with Piker’s statements. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "The test isn’t whether a candidate can prove distance from a controversial figure," Mudd told Fox News Digital. "It’s whether their own answer sounds confident, consistent, and complete the first time. Reporters don’t stop asking follow-up questions. Vague answers do." When reached for comment by Fox News Digital, a representative for El-Sayed pointed to a story in The Hill reporting that the candidate has 'no plans' to campaign with Piker. Fox News Digital reached out to Piker for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a932c342c5335ae104cd819 Bodycam footage shows 49ers owner Jed York stunned as police arrest him in prostitution sting te 2026-08-29T19:00:04.872Z Bodycam footage shows 49ers owner Jed York stunned as police arrest him in prostitution sting San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was baffled when police arrived at his vehicle in East Palestine, Ohio, where he was arrested and arraigned on suspicion of "engaging in prostitution" and "possessing criminal tools," which were later amended to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. Police bodycam footage was obtained by OutKick, showing York being stunned when East Palestine Police Department authorities pulled him over and quickly took him into custody on charges related to trying to meet up with a prostitute in an Ohio trailer park. York was wearing a New York Yankees t-shirt, shorts and sneakers, but he was also still sporting his wedding ring on his left hand, the video showed. 49ERS OWNER JED YORK ARRESTED FOR 'ENGAGING IN PROSTITUTION' IN OHIO, PLEADS NO CONTEST TO LESSER CHARGES "Can I ask what you’re doing?" York said multiple times to the officers who had placed him in handcuffs without an issue and started to pat him down. The officers asked the 49ers owner if he’s looking to meet up with anyone, which York replied, "Just driving." Also in the bodycam footage was an officer mentioning that York had a "s--- ton of cash" in his rental vehicle, finding hundreds of dollars in $20 bills. "It’s crazy the people that do this," an officer was heard saying. "They could do whatever they want. They could do other things. They could go other ways. It’s wild." An incident report from the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force noted that York had agreed to give $160 to a woman for sex after he reached out to her through an undercover ad on a website known for prostitution three times. York went by "Joe" in the communication with the woman, and he planned to be with her for one hour at the Ohio trailer park meeting location. After York pleaded no contest to the lesser charge of disorderly conduct as well as possessing criminal tools, he was sentenced to one day in jail, though he was given credit for time served. He also was ordered to pay $1,150 in fines. York is from Youngstown, Ohio and recently relocated to the state, as his voter registration records showed he moved to his parents’ residence before filing for divorce from his wife, Danielle Belluomini. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! While York has not yet addressed his arrest, the 49ers said in a statement on Monday that the organization would not comment as the legal matter was closed. Head coach Kyle Shanahan did, however, answer questions about York from the media. "My view is, as the coach, does it have effect on us as a team?" Shanahan said. "And that's what I continue to answer on from a football standpoint. It has no effect on us. I mean, as far as what we do day to day, what we talk about, it hasn't been mentioned in a meeting today. It doesn't have to do with what happens on the field." Shanahan added that he still has "respect" for the 49ers owner. "I know it's extremely fresh. I think it's a very, very personal situation," he added. "I got a lot of respect for Jed. I got a lot of respect for Danielle. Their family does mean a lot to me. So, I'm like, you know, with it being a personal [matter], I'm trying as hard as I can to keep it that way." The NFL is also reviewing York’s arrest to see if it violates their personal conduct policy. York, who previously served as the 49ers’ CEO, has been the team’s majority owner since 2024. OutKick’s Armando Salguero contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9329e02c5335ae104cd7cd Ella Langley seemingly fires back after Doja Cat's brutal take on her chart-topping hit te 2026-08-29T18:50:08.637Z Ella Langley seemingly fires back after Doja Cat's brutal take on her chart-topping hit Ella Langley seems to be having fun with her quick rise to superstardom. The "Choosin' Texas" singer posted a carousel of new photos and videos to social media this week, and in her caption, she seemed to poke fun at another artist's apparent dismissal of her accomplishments. "Ella Langley? What is that?" she wrote, appearing to reference comments made by pop singer Doja Cat earlier this week. ELLA LANGLEY JOINS MUSIC ROYALTY WITH ‘INSANE’ MILESTONE FOR ‘CHOOSIN’ TEXAS' During an appearance on the "Sundae Conversation" podcast, Doja Cat was asked if she was a fan of Langley, to which she responded, "I don't know what that is." She sounded out her name a couple of times, and when the podcast hosts suggested she listen to Langley, telling her that she'd like her, she said, "OK." Her comments earned mixed reactions, with some praising her for being authentic in her response about Langley and others accusing her of lying about not knowing who she is. On Aug. 25, she went live on Instagram, per E! News, and spoke further about Langley and her comments on the podcast. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS " I really don’t just give a f— about country music and I don’t understand what’s so hard to believe about that," she reportedly said. "I never cared. I like that one Keith Urban song from 2004."  Doja Cat said that Langley is "probably a fine lady," but "I don’t care for that type of s— at all. It doesn’t inspire me, it doesn’t make me feel good." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE According to E!, she listened to "Choosin' Texas" on the stream, then said, "This is not my vibe, but she has a very pretty voice. If this is No. 1 on the charts, I’m sure it’s on the radio. I could see them playing this s— on the radio. I don’t like it, but that’s fine. It’s very earwormy it sounds like, it’s like [a] catchy melody. I get it, and she’s pretty." Fox News Digital has reached out to Doja Cat for comment. In the comments on Langley's post, fans were quick to draw the connection to Doja Cat's original comments. "We all know… Doja just wants to Be Her," one person wrote. Another commented, "Messy with that caption 😂 it’s what I’m here for." Meanwhile, several Doja Cat fans came to her defense, pointing out that while Langley is undeniably experiencing a huge moment in country music, the pop singer is successful in her own right. Doja Cat has racked up billions of streams, and she's released multiple songs that have reached multi-platinum status. In 2022, she and SZA won the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance for their song "Kiss Me More," and she's been nominated several times. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Meanwhile, Langley is breaking records with her smash hit "Choosin' Texas" – she's spent 19 weeks at the top of Billboard's Hot 100, making the Alabama native's chart-topping anthem the longest-running No. 1 by a female country artist in history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9329df2c5335ae104cd7c4 Identity theft protection is changing: What to look for te 2026-08-29T18:50:07.999Z Identity theft protection is changing: What to look for For years, many people thought of identity theft as a specific event. Someone opens a credit card in your name, runs up a balance and leaves you to clean up the damage. That still happens, but identity theft has become more complicated. Criminals may take over an existing bank account instead of opening a new one. They may transfer your phone number to another device or expose your payment-card information. They may also use your personal details in a convincing scam or combine information from several breaches to impersonate you. Your identity may be connected to your bank, credit cards, retirement accounts and phone service. It can also connect to medical providers, social media profiles, shopping accounts and information collected by data brokers. That broader risk changes what you should look for in identity theft protection. A useful service should do more than alert you that something may be wrong. It should help you understand what happened, decide what to do next and find support when the situation becomes difficult to resolve. Here's what you can do now to protect yourself, what to look for in an identity theft protection service and where extra monitoring and recovery support may help. Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the Protect Your Money replay Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats , has ended, but you can still watch the full replay and download our financial protection checklist. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five simple ways to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. You’ll learn how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. Get the free replay and checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com SIM SWAP SCAM DRAINED FLORIDA WOMAN'S BANK ACCOUNT IN MINUTES New-account fraud remains a concern, but account takeover can be just as disruptive. In an account takeover, a criminal gains access to an account you already own. They may change the password, replace the recovery email address, add a new phone number or make unauthorized purchases and transfers. The warning signs can be easy to miss. You might receive a password-reset alert you did not request, notice that your phone suddenly loses service or see a small unfamiliar charge on a credit card. Other warning signs include unexpected changes to your account profile, a new device connected to your email account or a notification about a transaction you do not recognize. Scams have also become more personalized. A criminal may know your name, location, family details or the name of your bank before contacting you. As a result, a fake text, phone call or email can seem much more convincing. Identity protection has expanded beyond traditional credit monitoring. Today, you may also want help watching financial accounts, payment activity, phone changes, exposed personal information and suspicious transactions. The best service depends on your financial life and comfort level. However, several questions are worth asking before you sign up. Start with coverage. Does the service monitor only your credit file? Does it also watch bank accounts, credit cards, investments, retirement accounts and phone takeovers? What about data breaches, home titles or personal information appearing in risky locations? No service can monitor everything. Extra coverage offers little value if you do not use the accounts or features involved. The important question is whether the service watches the areas where you are most likely to face risk. An alert only helps when you understand what it means and what to do next. Look for alerts that explain the activity clearly. A notification about a new credit inquiry, suspicious charge or account change should help you decide whether the activity is legitimate or requires action. You should also be able to receive alerts through channels you regularly check, such as email, text message, phone or a mobile app. Remember, an alert is a prompt to investigate rather than proof that fraud occurred. A legitimate purchase may look unusual because of a merchant's billing name, travel, a family member's activity or a recurring subscription. Monitoring can tell you that something may be wrong. Recovery is the work that follows. If identity theft occurs, you may need to contact banks, credit bureaus, government agencies, phone providers and other companies. You may also have to dispute fraudulent accounts, replace compromised credentials, document phone calls and keep track of multiple case numbers. That process can become overwhelming, particularly when several accounts are involved. Look for a service that provides access to people who can help explain the recovery process and organize the next steps. A restoration specialist may not be able to make every decision for you. You may still need to provide documents or speak directly with your bank. However, knowledgeable support can make the process less confusing. Some identity protection services include reimbursement or expense coverage for certain eligible losses. Review what the coverage applies to and how much is available. Then check what documentation you need. Also see whether separate terms apply to identity theft, stolen funds, scams, legal expenses or professional assistance. Pay close attention to eligibility requirements, exclusions, geographic limitations and the difference between "up to" amounts and guaranteed payments. A person with one checking account and a single credit card may need a different level of monitoring than someone managing multiple bank accounts, investments, retirement savings and property. Families and caregivers may also value phone support and recovery assistance, especially when helping an older relative navigate a complicated identity issue. Before enrolling, compare the plan's features with protections you already receive through your bank, credit-card company, employer or another service. DIY IDENTITY PROTECTION VS PAID SERVICES: WHAT WORKS IN 2026 Monitoring and recovery address two different parts of an identity theft problem. Monitoring looks for warning signs such as a new credit inquiry, suspicious financial activity, a possible breach, an unusual charge or personal information appearing in a monitored location. Recovery begins after something has gone wrong. It may involve contacting banks, disputing accounts, replacing identification, filing reports, documenting calls and following up with multiple organizations. That is why recovery support deserves as much attention as the list of things a service monitors. An alert may tell you there is a problem. The harder part can be figuring out how to fix it. Before paying for additional protection, there are several steps you can take yourself to make fraud harder and catch suspicious activity sooner. Review all three credit reports for unfamiliar accounts, inquiries and addresses. If something looks wrong, investigate it quickly instead of waiting for another warning sign. You can access your reports and look for accounts you do not recognize, credit inquiries you did not authorize or personal information that appears incorrect. Enable transaction, password-change and login alerts through your banks, credit-card companies and other important accounts. These notifications can help you spot suspicious activity sooner. Pay particular attention to alerts about password resets, new devices, changes to contact information and money transfers. Use strong, unique passwords for important accounts and turn on multifactor authentication whenever it is available. Secure your primary email account first. If a criminal gains access to your email, they may be able to reset passwords for banking, shopping and other accounts connected to it. A credit freeze can make it harder for someone to open a new account using your identity. You can freeze and unfreeze your credit directly with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Remember that a credit freeze focuses on new-account fraud. It does not stop a criminal from taking over an account you already have. Be cautious with unexpected calls, texts, emails and payment requests. Scammers often create urgency because they want you to act before you have time to question what they are telling you. Instead of responding through the message you received, contact the company through its official website, app or phone number. Save screenshots, case numbers, reports and notes from conversations involving suspicious activity. Good records can make it easier to work with banks, credit bureaus, phone providers and other organizations during the recovery process. These steps can reduce your risk and help you catch problems sooner. However, some people may want additional monitoring and hands-on recovery assistance. That raises another question: What should you actually look for in an identity theft protection service? Even with good security habits, identity theft can still happen. Your Social Security number, financial information or other personal data may already be exposed without you knowing it. That is where an identity theft protection service may add another layer of help. Depending on the service and plan, protection can include credit monitoring, financial account monitoring, alerts about suspicious activity and assistance if your identity is compromised. When comparing services, look beyond how many things they claim to monitor. Pay attention to how quickly alerts arrive, what help you receive after a problem occurs and whether reimbursement benefits come with limits or exclusions. Newer identity theft protection services increasingly focus on risks that go beyond someone opening a new credit account in your name. Some services can alert you when payment-card information may have appeared in a breach or other risky location. That can give you a reason to review the card, update payment information or contact the issuer. It does not replace checking your statements or reporting unauthorized charges, but it can provide another warning that your information may be exposed. Some identity protection services can flag transactions that appear unusual or deserve a closer look. That can be useful when criminals test an account with a small purchase or when activity falls outside your typical spending pattern. An alert does not automatically mean fraud occurred, so always verify suspicious transactions through your bank or card issuer's official app, website or phone number. Scams can move quickly, especially when criminals create urgency or impersonate someone you trust. Some identity protection plans provide guidance when you are unsure whether something is a scam and may include reimbursement for certain eligible scam-related or identity theft losses. Before choosing a plan, review what qualifies for reimbursement, how much coverage is available, what documentation you need and which exclusions apply. Some services offer access to advisors or support teams when you receive a suspicious message, notice an unfamiliar transaction or have another identity concern. Having someone available to explain your options can be especially useful when you are unsure what to do first. Recovery assistance can become one of the most valuable parts of an identity protection service after fraud occurs. A restoration specialist may help you understand which organizations to contact, what documentation to gather and how to work through problems involving banks, credit bureaus, phone providers and other companies. When comparing identity theft protection services, look at both how well the service can warn you about potential trouble and how much help it provides once something has already gone wrong. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at Cyberguy.com Identity theft has grown far beyond someone opening a new credit card in your name. Criminals can target accounts you already have, your phone number, payment cards, retirement savings and personal information. That means identity theft protection should match the financial and digital accounts you actually use. Start with the protections you can control yourself. Review your credit reports, turn on account alerts, strengthen your passwords, use multifactor authentication and consider freezing your credit. Then, if you want additional monitoring and recovery assistance, compare services based on what they actually watch and what happens when something goes wrong. Look for broader monitoring, scam support and identity restoration assistance that fit your needs. Still, no identity protection service can replace careful account security and regular financial reviews. What worries you most about identity theft today: someone opening a new account in your name, taking over an account you already have or using your personal information to scam you? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9329df2c5335ae104cd7bb Dem House hopeful’s delayed disclosure reveals mystery payments from Soros-linked groups te 2026-08-29T18:50:07.309Z Dem House hopeful’s delayed disclosure reveals mystery payments from Soros-linked groups A waitress running for Congress in Wisconsin's third district was on the payroll of two left-leaning organizations with ties to billionaire investor George Soros' Open Society Foundation. Rebecca Cooke has portrayed herself as a working-class outsider, touting her experience as a waitress, small-business owner and nonprofit leader raised on a dairy farm. But a personal financial disclosure released two days after Wisconsin’s Aug. 13 primary shows she received more than $5,000 apiece for work with Third Way and the Pipeline Fund, two left-leaning organizations with financial ties to George Soros’ Open Society network. The Open Society network awarded $1 million to Third Way’s nonprofit research arm between 2023 and 2024, while the Pipeline Fund received $1.4 million directly from the Open Society Action Fund in 2024. Through the Open Society Foundation, which serves as the umbrella organization for Soros' philanthropy network, Soros has distributed tens of millions of dollars to nonprofits and groups championing left-leaning causes like policing reform, LGBTQ rights and drug decriminalization. Soros has donated more than $32 billion of his personal fortune to the Open Society's Foundation, which has been overseen by his son Alex Soros since 2022. DEMOCRATIC GROUP LAUNCHES $15M WAR ON DSA AFTER SOCIALIST PRIMARY WINS: 'MORTAL DANGER' The financial disclosure forms only report that the amount of money Cooke received from each organization was above $5,000, but they do not specify the exact amount. The personal financial disclosure form covered Jan. 1, 2025, through July 14, 2026. A spokesperson for Third Way confirmed with Fox News Digital reporting by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Cooke received $30,000 in payment "for a project focused on elevating the voices and concerns of working-class Americans that have too often been missing from the rooms where decisions are made." The Foundation to Promote Open Society, a grant making arm of George Soros’ Open Society Foundations network, donated a $500,000 grant to the Third Way Institute in 2023 and another one in 2024, according to IRS-derived grant records. Third Way Institute serves as the 501(c) research arm of the Third Way. In 2024, Third Way Institute transferred $21.9 million to Third Way, accounting for roughly 98% of the institute’s total spending that year. The institute said the money was used to support charitable and educational work on economic, national security, energy and social policy issues. SOROS NETWORK REBUILDS PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR PUSH AFTER STRING OF ELECTION LOSSES Fox News Digital reached out to Third Way for comment. Pipeline Fund is a organization that works to train, recruit and support progressive candidates running in state and local election races. It began operating independently in 2024 after spinning off from the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a liberal nonprofit network that has received tens of millions of dollars from the Soros-founded Open Society network. Tax records also show that the Pipeline Fund received $1.4 million directly from the Open Society Action Fund and approximately $2.26 million from the Sixteen Thirty Fund in 2024. Scattered across the country, Pipeline Fund has a network of campaign consulting groups, including one in Wisconsin known as Wisconsin Progress. "We can confirm Rebecca Cooke worked as a contractor for The Pipeline Fund in 2025 to help advance our mission of building a reflective democracy where working-class people, women, people of color, and other underrepresented communities are fully supported to run for office and advance the needs of their communities," Pipeline Fund said in an emailed statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. HOUSE DEMOCRATS' CAMPAIGN ARM DRAWS PROGRESSIVE FURY FOR TRYING TO 'TIP THE SCALES' IN KEY HOUSE PRIMARY Prior to making a bid for Congress herself, Cooke opened up her own Democratic campaign consulting firm in 2015, in which she worked with eight state and federal campaigns from 2015 to 2021. "Radical Rebecca Cooke is a paid political operative for far-left liberals and wants to push their socialist agenda. Commie Cooke may fit in at [a] Soros-funded consulting firm, but she is far too extreme to represent western Wisconsin," National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Zach Bannon said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Cooke’s personal financial disclosure was not released until two days after the Aug. 13 primary, following an extension she requested from the clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives in April. All candidates who spend or raise more than $5,000 for a House of Representatives race must submit a personal financial disclosure form 30 days before the election. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., blasted Cooke's delay in releasing her financial records, saying it tells voters all they need to know about her. "For months, Democrats and Republicans across the Third District called on Cooke to release her financial disclosures. She had every opportunity to be transparent with voters. Instead, she chose to keep them hidden until after the primary," Van Orden said in a news release. DEMOCRAT ESTABLISHMENT STRIKES BACK AS SOCIALIST CANDIDATE DOWNED IN BATTLEGROUND PRIMARY "That tells Wisconsin voters everything they need to know about Rebecca Cooke’s character. She was willing to deceive her own party to protect the political persona she built and gain political power," Van Orden said. But Cooke said her financial forms reveal that she truly is a working-class American. "I’ve always worn multiple hats to make ends meet and in addition to waitressing I worked on two projects related to getting more working class people to run for office and conducted research for an organization about how to better connect with working class voters," Cooke said in an email to the Sentinel. "There are unique challenges to running for office as a working class person with an hourly wage job and a full-time campaign schedule. For example, I’m one of the thousands of people in this district who can’t afford health insurance. I’ve been proud to help make it easier for the next generation of working class leaders to step up and take our fight to Washington D.C." Fox News Digital reached to Open Society Foundation, Cooke's campaign and Pipeline Fund for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9329dd2c5335ae104cd7ac Napa County Winery Worker Charged With Starting Pickett Fire That Damaged Grape Harvests te 2026-08-29T18:50:05.730Z Napa County Winery Worker Charged With Starting Pickett Fire That Damaged Grape Harvests The Pickett fire burned nearly 7,000 acres in California wine country last year, causing millions of dollars in losses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9329dc2c5335ae104cd79a Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft te 2026-08-29T18:50:04.745Z Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft This latest lawsuit is particularly broad and homes in on accusations of illegal piracy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9327842c5335ae104cd770 Celebrating Dolly Parton’s legacy: Test your knowledge of the beloved country icon te 2026-08-29T18:40:04.662Z Celebrating Dolly Parton’s legacy: Test your knowledge of the beloved country icon This week's quiz is dedicated to Dolly Parton, celebrating her music, movies, love story and remarkable legacy she leaves behind. How well do you know the country legend? For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainment To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93207e2c5335ae104ccd0f Muslim jail gangs said to force conversions on prisoners in UK: 'Jihadist training camps’ te 2026-08-29T18:10:06.440Z Muslim jail gangs said to force conversions on prisoners in UK: 'Jihadist training camps’ Radical Muslim inmates are said to be forcing other prisoners — mostly white British men — to convert to Islam in some of the U.K.'s prisons, according to British media reports this week. The problem of Muslim gangs in the nation's prisons has become progressively worse since Britain's Sky News first reported, in 2013, that "British inmates are being bullied into converting to Islam while in jail" while noting that "The Prison Officers Association says it is symptomatic of the growing power and influence of Muslim gangs in prison." This week Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary of the opposition Conservative party, has urged the left-of-center Labour Government to root out forced conversions. Timothy posted on X on Tuesday that," Islamist gangs control many of our prisons. Conversion to Islam is the only way to stay safe from them. I obtained data showing 1 in 5 Muslim prisoners are white. That’s four times higher than in the general population. This cannot continue." UK HOME OFFICE GUIDE TELLS ASYLUM SEEKERS NOT TO RAPE, HARASS WOMEN OR MAKE KISSING NOISES He told the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph that "We know that experts have warned repeatedly about forced conversions taking place behind bars, driven by Islamic gangs," Timothy said, adding "We need to be honest that something is not right here – Labour must urgently investigate and stamp out forced conversions in prison." A press release from the U.K. Ministry of Justice stated that, "Most prisons show no evidence of gang-based extremism," while noting "We have also banned terrorist prisoners from holding positions of authority in corporate worship, e.g. leading the call to prayer, and clamped down on material found in prisons that could be used to spread harmful ideologies of justice." According to Nile Gardiner, Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at the Heritage Foundation, this growing trend is having a detrimental effect on the country's prison system. "It is an absolutely outrageous state of affairs in the British prison system. This also poses a very significant national security risk for the United Kingdom. The British government appears to have lost control over its prisons, which have become jihadist training camps," Gardiner, who advised Lady Thatcher, told Fox News Digital. He added that "urgent actions needs to be taken" in response to "the level of forced Islamization in British jails." UK ASYLUM SEEKERS COULD HAVE TO PAY GOVERNMENT $13K BEFORE APPLYING FOR SETTLEMENT The number of incarcerated Muslims has its origins in a defective British immigration policy, said Gardiner. According to The Telegraph, "the number of Muslim prisoners in jails in England and Wales has also increased and accounts for nearly one in five (18%) of the prison population, despite making up 6.5% of the general population." Gardiner told Fox News Digital that "It is very clear that large-scale Islamic migration into the United Kingdom is having a direct impact on crime and public safety in the United Kingdom. And the growing Islamization of Britain carries with it immense risks for British national security and crime. The inflow of Islamic migrants is a real threat to Britain’s future." Jonathan Hall, the British government’s independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, wrote in his 2022 report titled "Terrorism in Prisons" that he secured evidence that Islamist terrorists are behaving and acting as "self-styled emirs." He added that the terrorists are "exerting a controlling and radicalising influence on the wider Muslim prison population (including through enforcers, whilst keeping their hands clean); recruitment (in particular of vulnerable or lonely prisoners, using guidance, sharing of food or material gifts), and conversion backed by implicit or actual violence; soliciting or accepting menial tasks (such as cell-cleaning) from lower status prisoners."  A spokesperson from the ministry told Fox News Digital that, "We do not tolerate intimidation, gang activity or faith-based coercion of any kind in our prisons." The spokesperson added, "Prisons and staff act swiftly to clamp down on all threatening behavior from any groups or individuals." According to the Justice spokesperson, "Forced religious conversions are not tolerated across the prison estate. In response to the report from the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, Jonathan Hall, HMPPS [His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service] carried out a review into the influence of faith-based gangs. Following the review, HMPPS has improved the ability to identify nascent extremist gang activity and disrupt it before it takes hold via advanced training and data collection." FARAGE PUTS SEAT ON THE LINE OVER ‘ESTABLISHMENT HIT JOB’ — VOTERS SEND HIM RIGHT BACK An independent review by Colin Bloom, a British government advisor, looking at how the government engages with faith, in part stated, that "Failure to identify as a Muslim meant that at best the new prisoner would be denied ‘protection’ from the dominant Muslim gang on that wing, or at worst the new prisoner would be subjected to violence and intimidation from that same gang. " According to a Fox News Digital review of the 2023 Bloom report, the 159-page study noted that "The 2019 Ministry of Justice report on separating extremist prisoners noted the growing problem of religious extremism across the prison estate, including the "aggressive encouragement of conversions to Islam." Bloom had previously told GB News that there are some very good (Muslim) chaplains and excellent practices in prison, but "there is also, I think fair to say, that a number of prisons there are very large and aggressive Islamist gangs… where evidence was given to me and my review where Koran's were put on the bed of incoming inmates with the very clear indication convert or get hurt, and it was a way of coercing people to say, you know if you want to be protected in prison then you have to convert and become part of our gang." Bloom noted that "prisons are actually a much more religious place than the rest of society. More people have a faith if they're in prison than not. But even by the standards of the most amazing, you know revivals religious conversions, there is something going on in prisons because we are seeing the most incredible number of people converting, particularly to Islam, in a way that is defies logic. And I think one of the things that we need to ensure that prison chaplains and prison management have is that inquiring mind to say just what the heck is going on here. This doesn't seem right." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93207d2c5335ae104ccd06 Trump touts access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil in deal he says will slash gas prices te 2026-08-29T18:10:05.700Z Trump touts access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil in deal he says will slash gas prices President Donald Trump on Friday touted an agreement with Venezuela that he said would lower gas prices by giving the U.S. majority control over 65 billion barrels of oil from the South American country's proven reserves. The breakthrough comes as disruptions to global energy markets from the Iran war continue to push up prices at the pump, with Americans now paying an average of $4.08 per gallon for regular gasoline, up from $3.20 a year ago, according to AAA. The agreement with Venezuela will give the U.S. a 55% effective interest in the output of a new private company formed to manage the reserves, a U.S. official familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. While the U.S. will not immediately gain access to 35.75 billion barrels of oil, the 55% interest applies to the oil ultimately produced by the 17 Venezuelan fields covered by the agreement. TRUMP PREDICTS GAS PRICES WILL GO DOWN TO $2.50 PER GALLON IF STRAIT OF HORMUZ FULLY OPENS The agreement also allows the U.S. to purchase Venezuelan oil at cost, a provision that could give American buyers access to cheaper crude once production from the fields increases. The deal is unlikely to translate into an immediate drop in U.S. gasoline prices, however, because experts have said bringing significantly more Venezuelan crude to market will require years of infrastructure work and billions of dollars in investment, according to the AP. Rystad Energy, an independent energy research firm, said in July that Venezuelan oil production could jump 17% by 2028, but only if significant advances are made. According to the firm's report, Venezuela will need "higher drilling activity, extensive workover campaigns, improved infrastructure and significantly greater rig availability." Since much of Venezuela’s crude is extremely heavy and viscous, the country also needs a steady supply of diluents — lighter hydrocarbons blended with the crude to make it thin enough to flow through pipelines and reach refineries and export terminals. In 2021, S&P Global described Venezuelan oil as having "the viscosity of asphalt." TRUMP BLASTS BIG OIL FOR ‘MAKING TOO MUCH MONEY’ The U.S. Energy Information Administration has also previously weighed in on Venezuela's troubled oil industry. In October 2023, after the Biden administration lifted most U.S. sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, the agency said "years of underinvestment and mismanagement" would limit growth. The Trump administration, however, is betting that U.S. involvement and a massive influx of private investment can reverse the decline. Trump said Friday the new agreement would greatly increase the U.S. oil supply and "substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future." Secretary of State Marco Rubio similarly said the deal would bring nearly $100 billion in private investment to Venezuela and lower gas prices in the United States. U.S. oil companies have been cautious about investing in Venezuela, citing the country’s deteriorated infrastructure and uncertain business environment. Days after the Trump administration ousted Nicolás Maduro, Trump met with oil executives to discuss potential investment in Venezuela’s energy sector, but several expressed reservations. ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said at the time that he viewed Venezuela as "un-investable." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a931e282c5335ae104cccc7 Top energy trader hails Trump's Venezuela oil deal as a 'generational win' for gas prices te 2026-08-29T18:00:08.704Z Top energy trader hails Trump's Venezuela oil deal as a 'generational win' for gas prices President Donald Trump's newly announced deal to secure majority U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves marks a "generational win" that could lower gas prices for American families, according to oil trader Phil Flynn. Speaking on "Fox & Friends Weekend," Flynn praised the deal, arguing it could lower prices for years and that U.S. technology could transform Venezuela's oil industry. "I think this is a win. It's a generational win for Americans because it is [going to] lead to a generation of low prices," Flynn told host Kayleigh McEnany. TRUMP 'SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING' PLAN TO MAKE VENEZUELA AND ITS $40 TRILLION IN OIL PERMANENT PART OF USA "And it's a win for the people of Venezuela as well because the United States has the technology and the people to develop those oil fields unlike anything Venezuela has been ever able to do in history," he added. The president announced the agreement on Truth Social on Friday. "The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!" Trump wrote. TRUMP’S ENERGY INITIATIVES MAY FINALLY EXTRACT AMERICA FROM MIDEAST CHAOS Trump said the deal was struck at his direction by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, working with Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez. Trump said the U.S., "through a partnership with private business," secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves "at no cost to the American Taxpayer." "This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future, while helping to continue to set Venezuela on a course toward Tremendous Success and Great Prosperity," he continued. ENERGY SECRETARY WRIGHT SAYS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OPEN TO SUSPENDING FEDERAL GAS TAX AMID PRICE SURGE Flynn echoed that sentiment, arguing that the move eases long-standing concerns about depleted U.S. oil reserves. "A lot of people are worried about us drawing down our Strategic Petroleum Reserve," Flynn said. "Now we have the biggest strategic petroleum reserve in history. It's called Venezuela." Rubio praised the agreement on X, calling it a "huge win" for both countries that "demonstrates how President Trump's bold foreign policy is driving America First wins: securing stable reserves and low-cost oil in our Hemisphere and lowering gas prices here at home." TRUMP ECONOMIST POINTS TO 'GREAT SIGNS' OF EASING INFLATION, PREDICTS FUEL COSTS WILL 'PLUMMET' WITH IRAN DEAL While Trump and Rubio say the deal will lower prices over the long term, Flynn cautioned that Americans should not expect immediate relief at the pump. "If you're looking for gasoline prices to fall 10 cents overnight, probably not [going to] happen," Flynn noted. He added, however, that "psychologically it will put some downward pressure on prices" by signaling an easing of geopolitical risks. "It's another sign that the conflicts in the world that have kept prices high for years are starting to come to an end," he said. The agreement comes after the United States launched an operation to capture then-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in January. Maduro's capture was followed by a transition in power ahead of Friday’s oil agreement. Fox News' Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a931e272c5335ae104cccbe House Republican aims to put Democrats on the record over DSA with resolution condemning socialism te 2026-08-29T18:00:07.719Z House Republican aims to put Democrats on the record over DSA with resolution condemning socialism Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., introduced a measure Thursday condemning socialism in all its forms, telling Fox News Digital he wants to use the vote to force moderate House Democrats to take a more public stance against the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). "I keep hearing people like Hakeem Jeffries and others in the Congress saying that they oppose the DSA. Let's see if they're willing to vote for a resolution that would oppose them," Crank told Fox News Digital in an interview on Friday. Crank's House resolution cites New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s victory as one of the clearest signposts of the DSA’s growing political momentum. A recent Brookings Institution analysis found that as of August 12, 123 candidates endorsed or recommended by national, state or local DSA chapters had won primaries this cycle. Most were running for local or state-level office. FAR-LEFT SURGE: MAMDANI-BACKED CANDIDATES OUST DEM ESTABLISHMENT INCUMBENTS Crank described the DSA movement as "anti-American" and "anti-Constitution," arguing that its members are often hostile to free speech, one of the core rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. He also accused DSA members of being anti-Semitic in their advocacy against Israel, particularly after the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel. "I would almost say the DSA in some ways is the marriage between socialism, the traditional socialism of Bernie Sanders, and the anti-Semitism of this sort of radical Arab movement," Crank said. He continued: "If that's a marriage, their child is violence, right? It's violence and intimidation. It's showing up at town hall meetings and trying to shout elected officials down, which, by the way, is completely anti-democratic." MAMDANI FACES QUESTIONS OVER TIES TO OUTLET ACCUSED OF ANTISEMITIC TROPES One recent example of DSA members disrupting an elected official came in February, when San Francisco DSA led a protest at a news conference held by Mayor Daniel Lurie, who is Jewish. Lurie was announcing a tax-cut proposal when demonstrators repeatedly chanted "Tax the rich." During the disruption, a woman also shouted "tax the Jews," though DSA and other protesters said she was not affiliated with the group. Crank also took aim at several proposals contained in the DSA's national program, arguing that they undermine "free and fair elections." His House resolution calls for passage of the SAVE Act — which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections — while also highlighting the DSA's support for extending voting rights to "noncitizens." According to the DSA's program, all permanent U.S. residents should have the right to vote, as should incarcerated people and those with criminal convictions. CLINTON-APPOINTED JUDGE TRIGGERS APPEAL AFTER BLOCKING KEY VOTER CITIZENSHIP LAW The program also calls for abolishing the Senate and replacing the Supreme Court with "a judiciary chosen by and subordinate to Congress." Crank also criticized the DSA's explicit opposition to capitalism, arguing that socialism has repeatedly failed both in the United States and abroad. "I find it ironic that many of the people who are pushing socialism or who are involved in the DSA movement, they're people who came here from a different country and now they come here and want to impose... the socialism that they left, that didn't work," Crank said. He singled out Mamdani as "the first verified failure of socialism," citing his pied-à-terre tax. DSA CO-CHAIR PUSHES BACK ON SOVIET UNION COMPARISONS, WANTS PRISONS TO BE 'LESS NECESSARY' "You're seeing socialism at its worst in places like New York with Mamdani who's saying, 'Well, I am just going to tax anybody who has a big house here,'" Crank said. "Well, people can choose to not have a house in New York. So they leave. It doesn't work." He added: "He's the first one to sort of get elected, and now he's trying to spread it and get other DSA members around the country elected." Crank also mentioned Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old DSA member who won her Colorado primary in July after handily defeating Democratic incumbent Diana DeGette. "[Kiros] said America deserved 9/11. So tell me why that's different? When you have a bunch of terrorists on September 11th killing Americans because of ideology, how is that different than what Mao did? It isn't. This is the insidiousness of this movement," Crank said. Crank's resolution similarly draws a line between modern Democratic socialists and past communist regimes under leaders such as Mao Zedong and Joseph Stalin, asserting that socialism has led to famine, mass killings and more than 100 million deaths worldwide. Kiros' comments on 9/11 stem from an interview she did on June 22 with 9News journalist Kyle Clark, who asked her whether she believed the attacks were an "inevitable consequence" of American intervention. "Inevitable in the sense that we destabilized a lot of the Middle East, which led people to believe that another act of violence was the only response. And again, just like I said before, our responsibility is to get rid of those conditions that lead to violence in the first place," Kiros said. Crank's resolution will be considered by the House Rules Committee on Monday, and there will be a vote likely sometime next week, the congressman told Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a931e252c5335ae104cccb0 El-Sayed Apologizes for March Comment About Michigan Synagogue Attack te 2026-08-29T18:00:05.483Z El-Sayed Apologizes for March Comment About Michigan Synagogue Attack Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, faced criticism from Jewish Democrats after remarking, “hurt people hurt people.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a931e232c5335ae104ccc9d At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control? te 2026-08-29T18:00:03.430Z At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control? Investors, founders, and operators from across Europe arrived for the annual Nordic TechBBQ conference to talk about how humans can have agency over AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a931bcc2c5335ae104ccc56 Wisconsin parent storms field during youth football game and trips 9-year-old kid in wild scene te 2026-08-29T17:50:04.435Z Wisconsin parent storms field during youth football game and trips 9-year-old kid in wild scene "Let the kids play" is something a lot of parents say when watching youth sports. However, one Wisconsin parent decided he wanted to become part of the action in a wild scene. Last Saturday in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, a parent rushed the field during a U-10 football game and tripped a 9-year-old kid who was on his way to scoring a touchdown. The kid was running toward the pylon when the parent ran onto the field and stuck his leg out, taking out the runner. The man who tripped the kid was found by Mount Pleasant police and was given a citation for disorderly conduct, according to FOX 6. He reportedly admitted he was wrong and was cooperative with authorities. The tripped player's coach, Channing Schultz, said the man intended to hurt the kid. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I have seen adults fight, I have seen fights at youth events, I have seen stuff happen, but I have never in my life seen a grown man come on the field," Schultz told FOX 6. "He was so committed and determined to hurt – he wanted to hurt him. He had nothing but intent." Schultz’s Case Eagles play the Milwaukee Colts again in two weeks, and he said the Colts have banned the parent from games. The tripper was the father of a kid on the opposing team. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Schultz said the 9-year-old who got tripped is doing fine after the incident. "He’s a tough kid, he is doing fine," Schultz said. "All my kids are special, but he’s one of my kids that has a natural God-given ability, and it didn’t surprise me that he got up and was ready to play again. He is a very soft-spoken kid, you wouldn’t know if he was happy or sad, but he is the hardest worker extremely talented." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9319742c5335ae104ccc02 “We’re not doing 30 bets a year”: Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16z te 2026-08-29T17:40:04.982Z “We’re not doing 30 bets a year”: Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16z Vijay Pande — who left a16z's roughly $4 billion biotech practice last year to start the much smaller, AI-native VZVC — talks about why biology is finally shifting from a "discovery" science to an "engineering" one, why clinical trials are still brutally expensive, and why he thinks open, shared dat Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9314c42c5335ae104ccb98 Men are skipping showers before dates for a reason that may surprise women te 2026-08-29T17:20:04.725Z Men are skipping showers before dates for a reason that may surprise women As if dating weren’t already enough of a gamble, a new trend has some men skipping their usual hygiene routines before meeting a prospective partner. So-called "pheromone-maxxing" is a viral TikTok trend primarily associated with teen boys and young men that involves skipping showers and deodorant before a date. Some proponents go so far as to wear unwashed shirts or drink their own urine in an effort to "sweat out toxins," VICE reported. 'LOOKSMAXXING' TREND HAS YOUNG MEN TAKING HAMMERS TO THEIR FACES IN PURSUIT OF SHARPER FEATURES Pheromones are chemical compounds that transmit signals between members of the same species. They are well documented in insects and other animals, and some pheromones do not have a discernible scent, Scientific American explained. The theory behind pheromone-maxxing is that the stronger a man’s natural musk, the more sexually attractive he is. The scientific evidence behind that idea, however, is inconclusive. Researchers have found evidence that human body odors and secretions can influence physiological or psychological responses in other people. "But there is no evidence of a consistent and strong behavioral response to any human-produced chemical cue," Scientific American reported. "To date, scientists have collected evidence for possible pheromone effects but have not definitively identified a single human pheromone." One of the best-known experiments examining scent and attraction was a 1995 study commonly called the "sweaty t-shirt study." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Male participants wore the same T-shirt for two consecutive nights, after which female participants were asked to rate the odors of six shirts. Women generally rated the body odors of men whose MHC (major histocompatibility complex) genes differed from their own as more pleasant than those of men with more similar MHC genes. The MHC is a group of genes that plays a key role in the immune system and may also influence individual body odor. Among women taking oral contraceptives, however, that preference was reversed. Later research has produced mixed results. A 2019 study of 883 couples found that people from the Netherlands and Northern Europe were more likely to choose partners with different MHC genes. Researchers did not find the same pattern among Israeli couples and suggested a history of arranged marriages in some groups could help explain why. A 2020 analysis of previous studies, however, found no strong evidence that people prefer partners with different MHC genes or find their body odor more attractive. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Pheromone-maxxing is tied to the broader "looksmaxxing" movement, in which social-media users attempt to optimize their appearance and attractiveness, sometimes through extreme measures such as cosmetic procedures and drastic diets. Pheromone-maxxing has been making recent headlines, but the concept has circulated online since at least 2024. A thread that year in the r/TikTokCringe subreddit drew a largely repulsed response. "And how are those natural pheromones helping him in real life human social interactions?" one Redditor wondered. "I am confused," commented another. "Does he think that bathing means you no longer make pheromones? Is nobody able to teach him?" "There’s no way in hell I would let my child go to school or even in my house smelling stinky," another user wrote. "It’s actually sad that no one in his life has taught him the importance of cleanliness." Discussing the trend on Fox News’ "The Five," co-host Jesse Watters said, "I’m anti-cologne." He recommended a simple pre-date shower with bar soap and shampoo. Panelist Tyrus agreed and urged men to use unscented deodorant. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "If men put too much cologne on, you’re a creep," he said. "You’re sending the wrong message. You don’t want to smell like gym class, but you also don’t want to smell like you’re cheap." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9314c32c5335ae104ccb8f Pennsylvania commissioner accuses Shapiro of 'deceptive' measles death framing as RFK Jr blasts Dem governor te 2026-08-29T17:20:03.765Z Pennsylvania commissioner accuses Shapiro of 'deceptive' measles death framing as RFK Jr blasts Dem governor A Pennsylvania county commissioner is challenging Gov. Josh Shapiro’s announcement of two measles-associated deaths, fueling a growing clash with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the state’s outbreak swells to 460 confirmed cases across 31 counties. Joshua Parsons, one of three Lancaster County commissioners, accused Shapiro of being intentionally "deceptive" during a press conference earlier this week, when the Democratic governor pointed to two "measles-related deaths" in the county. "Well, the governor, in the press conference, they said they were measles-associated deaths, but it was framed, and very much the underlying assertion to it, was that these were measles deaths," Parsons told Fox News Digital. During a Tuesday press conference alongside Dr. Debra Bogen at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Hospital, Shapiro announced the deaths of two people who were unvaccinated for measles. "Today, we see the consequences of a lack of immunizations in the first measles-associated deaths that our Commonwealth has seen in 35 years," Shapiro said. FORMER CDC ADVISER SAYS DECLINE IN KINDERGARTEN VACCINATIONS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT: 'KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON' Shapiro strongly urged Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated for measles during the press conference. "I want to be clear: This illness and death from measles is completely preventable," he said. Parsons said Shapiro cast the deaths as being the result of measles. MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS Parsons noted that national media outlets framed the deaths as being from measles. The New York Times, in a Tuesday story still posted to its website, wrote the headline, "Two Unvaccinated People Died From Measles in Pennsylvania, Officials Say." MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS However, according to conversations he had with the Lancaster County Coroner, Parsons claimed nobody in the county has died from measles this year. "The coroner reported that they don't have… they had zero measles deaths or measles associated-deaths reported. And in Pennsylvania if you have someone who dies of a contagious disease, that does have to be reported to the county coroner," Parsons told Fox News Digital. MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS The coroner, Dr. Stephen Diamoantoni, has also publicly stated in interviews with local media that he had not been contacted by either Shapiro or the Pennsylvania Department of Health and was surprised to learn of the press conference. "The coroner had one case where there was an infant who died in a home birth, and he's talked about this publicly, and that infant died with measles but not of measles. At the time of the press conference, the state did not indicate who these two cases were or anything about them. Subsequently, they came out and said that this infant is one of the ones they're counting," Parsons told Fox News Digital. MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS The Pennsylvania Department of Health, in a statement to Fox News Digital, asserted that it consistently referred to the cases as "measles-associated." "PA DOH did not describe the cause of death of either individual. As PA DOH has repeatedly made clear since Tuesday, the Department consistently used the term ‘measles-associated’ in relation to these two deaths. That term means laboratory or epidemiologic evidence of measles is present — in both cases there was a positive measles test — but the disease may not be assessed by the medical certifier or coroner to be the immediate cause of death," the statement read. MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS The coroner did acknowledge the presence of measles in the infant who died, but said neither he nor the pathologist who examined the infant believed measles to be the cause of death. The coroner, according to Parsons, said the infant died of a lacerated spleen. He also said he has received no information about the second person mentioned by Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS Parsons said that suggested the deaths not being from measles. "The Health Department put out a statement in reply to some of these questions. And I think it just raised more questions, but one line they had in there was that not all deaths in Pennsylvania have to be reported to the county coroner, and that's true. If you have, for example, an elderly person who dies of natural causes, that does not have to be investigated or reported to the coroner," Parsons said. "But if you have someone who dies of an infectious disease, that does have to be reported. So if there is a second death in Lancaster County, that should have been reported," Parsons said. "Now, there's an unlikely scenario that someone contracted measles here and then died outside the county, and that would be reported to another county coroner. And if that's the case, which I think is highly unlikely, if it is the case, they should state that." The Pennsylvania Department of Health, in response to Fox News Digital asking the department why it did not contact the coroner, said "Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 (Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 P.S. Counties § 4236 | FindLaw) outlines when a coroner would be called in to investigate a death. While DOH collaborates with county coroners in various ways, including death reporting, DOH does not regulate or oversee coroner operations, nor are coroners involved in most deaths within their county. " Kennedy was also critical of Shapiro’s comments. "Governor Shapiro's unseemly rush to Lancaster County to convene a national press conference and his giddy delight in announcing two measles deaths was a morose commentary on the contemporary political dialogue," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrote in a Wednesday post on X. "The performance was a replay of the Democrats' COVID playbook: fearmongering, misinformation, finger-pointing, and the weaponization of infectious disease fears for political gain," his post continued. "The announcement appears to have been premature, and the deaths may even have been altogether fabricated by one of the Governor's hopeful staffers. The Lancaster County Coroner says that it has no record of any measles deaths. State law requires that all measles deaths be reported to the coroner," Kennedy also added. Kennedy and Shapiro, according to The Washington Post, had a heated phone call just minutes before Shapiro’s Tuesday announcement. During the call, Shapiro reportedly told Kennedy he did not want the federal government’s help with the ongoing measles outbreak. As of Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health said 460 measles cases have been confirmed across 31 counties in the state so far in 2026. It marks the nation’s largest measles outbreak since 1991, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The majority of infected persons in the state are not vaccinated, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Parsons highlighted that much of the outbreak is relegated to religious communities whose members choose not to get vaccinated. "There's certainly measles here," Parsons told Fox News Digital. "There are in other Pennsylvania counties as well. And a lot of the focus has been on the plain population, Amish and Mennonites. Many of them choose not to get vaccinated. And by and large, they're going about their life and they're living their life and just continue on. So, we certainly have resources available for people if they wanna get vaccinated, but I believe strongly that's each individual's choice," Parsons concluded. In response to a request for comment, Shapiro’s office referred Fox News Digital to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Reached by Fox News Digital, a representative from the Times said the newspaper is "confident in the accuracy of our story." Fox News Digital also contacted the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93126f2c5335ae104ccb6a Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers te 2026-08-29T17:10:07.240Z Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers Mayor Robert Morris of Cave Creek, Arizona, is worried about more water shortages from the severely depleted Colorado River. The federal government recently finalized a new river plan to help keep it from plunging further, causing concerns and uncertainty among… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93126e2c5335ae104ccb61 Woman pleads guilty to child abuse after leaving children home alone te 2026-08-29T17:10:06.408Z Woman pleads guilty to child abuse after leaving children home alone A Lake Havasu City woman has pleaded guilty to leaving her young children home alone when she left her residence for several hours in May. The plea agreement proposed for Natalie Lopez almost fell apart because the defendant had difficulty… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93126d2c5335ae104ccb58 Jim Rosensweet: Proof? te 2026-08-29T17:10:05.471Z Jim Rosensweet: Proof? Editor: If you need any further proof that Donald Trump is totally incapable of fulfilling his duties as President, then you must be in denial or living in a cave. His attempt to rename Lake Ontario, Lake America. His threat… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9310182c5335ae104ccb12 Atria named to Michelin Guide's Southwest recommended list te 2026-08-29T17:00:08.201Z Atria named to Michelin Guide's Southwest recommended list Arizona earned 19 selections to the first-ever Southwest listing, including seven of 18 designations in the Bib Gourmand. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9310162c5335ae104ccb09 Noble Young-Blackgoat sees big position change ahead of second year te 2026-08-29T17:00:06.754Z Noble Young-Blackgoat sees big position change ahead of second year The Flagstaff native made waves when he became a walk-on at NAU last year. Now, he looks to make an impact on defense in a new role as a sophomore. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a930b662c5335ae104cca27 DAVID MARCUS: Woke Virginia tears down statue of Geneva Convention pioneer te 2026-08-29T16:40:06.455Z DAVID MARCUS: Woke Virginia tears down statue of Geneva Convention pioneer Do not adjust your calendars. You may have seen images this week of Confederate statues coming down in Richmond’s capitol grounds, and thought we had slipped back in time to the tumult of 2020, but no. Rather, the commie Commonwealth of Virginia is still tearing down American history in the year of our Lord 2026. As bad as the removal of all of these monuments has been, this particular round of damnatio memoriae on Friday, captured in its illiberal net the statue of a man named Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire, whose work provided a major contribution to the Geneva Convention, the global gold standard of wartime humanitarian rules. McGuire served as a Confederate surgeon for almost the entirety of the Civil War, saving countless lives. One life he failed to save was that of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, who died under the doctor’s care. A Jackson statue also came down on Friday. GENDER EQUITY, DEI, CLIMATE ACTION: HOW THE SMITHSONIAN'S WOKE PUSH 'INFILTRATED' AMERICA'S MOST BELOVED ZOO Once again, the good Dr. McGuire could not save Stonewall. It was under Jackson’s command in 1862 that McGuire established a new humanitarian principle of warfare that we still have with us today, not just in the United States, but across the world. In May 1862, after the First Battle of Winchester, 6 Union army doctors were captured. It was then that McGuire convinced a reluctant Jackson to release them, and established, with Northern agreement, the Winchester Accord, after which both sides released doctors as non-combatants. McGuire himself would be released by the North under the accord in 1864, and would go on to be present for the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. The Winchester Accord would be adopted by the Geneva Convention, offering protection to medical personnel in wars that they still enjoy today, and yet, despite all of this, his statue was toppled, just like all the others. As usual, the destroyers of monuments brook no nuance in their march to destroy American history. If you wore the wrong uniform, your statue has to go and you have to be disgraced. According to Democratic state Senator Mike Jones, McGuire’s statue had to be removed because, "I remembered seeing white only, colored only pictures in my mother’s scrapbook, and so to have that as a visual and then for these things to remain to remind this area of what took place, I think it’s wrong." I’m sorry, but the fact that Jones is made uneasy by metal statues because they remind him of racism that occurred 70 years ago is the kind of silly claptrap that should have been left in the madness of 2020, and yet here we are. Allow me to go a bit further and argue that if you took the accomplishments of every person involved with having McGuire’s statue removed, they would not begin to equal his contributions to the humanization of modern military conflict. It really is incredible. Day and night, night and day, the progressive left goes on and on about alleged war crimes committed by Israel, or the United States, and yet in their ignorance and simple-mindedness they are defaming a man who played a key role in creating the definitions of those very alleged crimes. TRUMP V. SMITHSONIAN: A TIMELINE OF HOW THE WHITE HOUSE FIGHT OVER 'WOKE' HISTORY UNFOLDED The same people who freak out with hair afire when the Trump administration tries to make the Smithsonian museums just a skosh more patriotic, are perfectly happy tearing down a statue of a man whose work saved thousands, maybe millions of lives. Democrats will insist that unlike in 2020, when mobs just tore statues down willy-nilly, this decision went through a process run by democratically elected officials, and sure. But we all know that there is never a conservative on the blue ribbon panels they create to destroy Southern heritage. The very slight silver lining in all of this is that McGuire’s statue, as well as the other two removed on Friday, will be moved to battlefield sites by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation. A spokesperson for that vital organization said, "Preservation is more about the future than the past … At the core of all we do is the belief that our shared history can unite the people of our nation; that there is strength and inspiration for our own times to be found in the struggles of the past." Hear Hear. But those statues belong where they were, in the place of honor the capitol originally provided. Make no mistake, reports of the demise of Woke 1.0 aren’t just exaggerated, they are nonsense, as Friday’s statue removals prove, and our fight against this anti-historical intolerance must not wane, but rather grow in its strength and dedication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a930b642c5335ae104cca1b Relative of Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Is Deported to Africa te 2026-08-29T16:40:04.765Z Relative of Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Is Deported to Africa The Trump administration has deported thousands of immigrants to countries where they have no ties. Dozens were on the latest flight, to the Central African Republic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a930b632c5335ae104cca12 An ICE Shooting, an Extradition Showdown and the Federal Case That Stalled te 2026-08-29T16:40:03.619Z An ICE Shooting, an Extradition Showdown and the Federal Case That Stalled Federal prosecutors planned to charge an immigration agent with serious felonies in connection with a shooting in Minneapolis. Then the agent walked free. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9306b52c5335ae104cc98b Triathlete who survived alligator attack tells harrowing story of his escape: 'I got super lucky' te 2026-08-29T16:20:05.158Z Triathlete who survived alligator attack tells harrowing story of his escape: 'I got super lucky' A triathlete who survived an alligator attack in the Savannah River shared his story with OutKick OutDoors. Jonathan Bruney took a trip to the Georgia/ South Carolina border for what he thought would be a routine day of training for an upcoming Ironman competition. "This was a work trip for me as a coach to bring my athletes down to the river on a recon course day, is what we call it," Bruney explained. BOATER SCARED OFF ALLIGATOR, THEN USED ROPE TO STOP BLEEDING AFTER FLORIDA WOMAN LOST ARM "We all went down to Augusta, we got ready to swim, and this was just going to be a nice, easy zone-two, low-heart-rate day. Just going through each portion of the course." While he was leading the pack, Bruney felt a bump on his elbow that turned the whole day into a fight for survival. FLORIDA MAN GIVES AN INCREDIBLE INTERVIEW ABOUT HOW HE FOUGHT OFF AN ALLIGATOR WITH A FISHING POLE "I was breathing and sighting on my left side … and he was on my right. That’s when my elbow felt the brute of the force." Bruney thought the alligator, which he described to be anywhere between five and six feet, was a log. "I wasn’t even thinking gator," said Bruney. "I’m thinking, ‘Okay, big log floating in the river.’ But then I looked to my right. I’m like, ‘Okay, this is a lot worse than a log.’" Almost immediately, Bruney's fight or flight instincts kicked into overdrive. FLORIDA WILDLIFE OFFICIALS CONFIRM 13-FOOT GATOR KILLED ORLANDO WOMAN WITH 'DEATH ROLL' ON RIVER "This thing’s big enough to barrel roll and rip the arm off if I don’t get away quickly," he recalls. His next move may have ultimately saved his life, or at the very least, his arm. "I did have two moderate punches, but that didn’t do anything… [I] went up the snout and squeezed the eye." Bruney explains that he learned about the eyes being sensitive spots from watching "Shark Week" (who says you can't learn anything from TV shows). After making it to shore, Bruney wasn't just worried about his own safety, but for the safety of his fellow athletes, too. "I hope this gator doesn’t bite one of my athletes," he said. None of the swimmers had their phones on them, so a good samaritan had to dial 9-1-1. While that was taking place, a friend of Bruney's was able to stop the bleeding using a cord from his swim buoy. NEARLY 2,000 OCEAN RESCUES OCCUR AS DANGEROUS SURF SLAMS POPULAR BEACHES THIS SUMMER By the time the first responders arrived, Bruney was starting to feel dizzy and his entire arm was running cold. He credits the police officers and EMTs, who were first to arrive on the scene, with keeping him calm and treating his wounds. "The police officers, they came on scene pretty quickly. I mean, within a few minutes I heard their sirens," Bruney said. "They actually wrapped my arm up. Pretty good props to them for knowing what to do. And then the ambulance came." While the doctors cleared him to continue training for his competition, Bruney admits there was a moment of doubt. But after giving it some thought, he said there was no way he was going to let this deter him. "Being able to remove my race entry, that’s not on the books. I can’t do that." When I asked him whether he would ever go back in the water, Bruney didn't hesitate. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS "We’ll be back in there," he said, confidently. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9306b22c5335ae104cc976 Hollywood celebs are getting into microdrama apps te 2026-08-29T16:20:02.825Z Hollywood celebs are getting into microdrama apps Several Hollywood celebs are ditching the massive eight-figure checks and exotic movie sets for a rising format: microdramas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93045c2c5335ae104cc93f Ex-Hillary Clinton staffer warns Democrats that courting far-left could cost them Jewish voters te 2026-08-29T16:10:04.770Z Ex-Hillary Clinton staffer warns Democrats that courting far-left could cost them Jewish voters Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel this week issued a blunt warning to Democratic leadership ahead of the upcoming midterms: Stop minimizing Jewish voters’ concerns, or they’ll walk. Former Hillary Clinton staffer Kaivan Shroff agreed, saying the issue is whether Jewish Democrats will feel like they have to "explain or defend a basic part of their identity to remain in good standing with the party." Appearing on the Atlantic’s "David Frum Show," Nessel accused the Democratic Party of not valuing its Jewish constituents and making them feel less welcome than members of other minority groups. "I think it’s a fundamental mistake for the Democratic Party to think that you can just push Jewish Democrats out and simply replace them with any other population," Nessel told Frum on Wednesday’s podcast episode. DEMOCRATIC MICHIGAN AG ACCUSES HER PARTY OF 'ABSOLUTELY NOT' DOING ENOUGH TO COUNTER ANTISEMITISM Nessel's comments were echoed by Shroff, a media commentator and former digital organizer for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. Shroff told Fox News Digital that Democrats risk losing key Jewish voters as the party grapples with internal divisions over its ideological direction. "What Nessel is saying should make Democrats nervous because this isn’t really a debate about Netanyahu or even Israeli policy — it’s about whether Jewish Democrats are starting to feel like they have to explain or defend a basic part of their identity to remain in good standing with the party," Shroff told Fox News Digital. "Ironically, Democrats cannot afford to keep shrinking their political tent in the name of expanding it to folks like Hasan Piker — and then act surprised when pieces of the coalition start walking out." Shroff added that Democratic leaders should stop courting socialist-aligned candidates and start shoring up the establishment supporters who have long defended the party — especially ahead of the midterm elections. "Of course, Nessel is a prominent Democrat in Michigan — a state where a lot of this debate has now centered around Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and his affiliation with streamer Hasan Piker, who has made controversial comments that many other Democrats have just condemned as antisemitic," Shroff said. "It’s a critical Senate seat for Democrats to win and they need all their voters and more to show up. So turning off loyal Democrats like Nessel is a huge issue and should be causing major alarm." MICHIGAN'S DEMOCRATIC AG REFUSES TO ATTEND UPCOMING CONVENTION OVER HARASSMENT CONCERNS According to Nessel, Jewish Democrats have felt ostracized by their own party following the attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and accused leadership of cherry-picking issues that are relevant to supporters. "When a Black person says that a phrase that you’re using or the way you’re talking about this issue to me is racist, I’d like you to stop doing it — we respect that," Nessel said on The David Frum podcast.  JEWISH HOUSE DEMOCRAT RECALLS COLLEAGUE SAYING THERE IS NO ANTISEMITISM BECAUSE 'ALL THE JEWS ARE RICH' Nessel then pointed to what she said was a discrepancy in how members of her party handle concerns raised by Jewish voters. "This has been an outlier to me," Nessel said. "I have people saying, ‘You are not going to tell us what you deem to be antisemitic. We’ll decide what’s antisemitic. That’s not up for you, the Jewish population, to decide.’" "I find that to be very off-putting and offensive," she continued. "I think that’s totally unacceptable." BATYA UNGAR-SARGON EXPLAINS WHY SO MANY AMERICAN JEWS BECAME DEMS — AND WHY SOME NOW FEEL POLITICALLY HOMELESS Following her condemnation of the Democrats’ treatment of Jewish constituents’ concerns regarding antisemitism, Nessel added that if faced with the choice, she would choose her Jewish heritage over her party affiliation. "If that’s the deal that has to be made, and I’ve been really candid about this, I was Jewish before I was ever Michigan attorney general — I’m going to be Jewish afterwards," Nessel said. MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC SENATE CANDIDATE CLAIMS ISRAEL 'JUST AS EVIL' AS HAMAS "I was Jewish before I was ever a member of the Democratic Party, and if I have to, I’ll be Jewish afterwards too," she continued. Nessel also took aim at Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, for previous comments he made following an attempted terrorist attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield earlier this year, in which he remarked, "Hurt people do hurt people." MICHIGAN SENATE RACE: EL-SAYED’S TIES TO EXTREMIST FUEL ANTISEMITISM CONCERNS AMONG JEWISH VOTERS "A lot of us perceived that as sort of making excuses for someone that sought to murder over 100 pre-K schoolchildren and that’s the kind of mentality that bothers me a lot," Nessel said. She added that although El-Sayed has met with Jewish leaders in the community, his unwillingness to retract his previous comments is cause for concern and risks amplifying such views. Nessel did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Fox News Digital also reached out to the El-Sayed campaign for comment.  Piker previously told his viewers, "If Jews in America keep putting this idea out there that they are singularly invested in Israel, eventually someone is going to come around and take action, not against the state of Israel, mind you, but against American Jews." Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., who is Jewish, called out Piker this week in response. In a social media post. She wrote, "This shouldn’t be hard: no community should face the threat [of] violence for their political views. Period,"  Slotkin continued, "That goes if you’re pro-Israel, pro-Palestine, pro-choice, pro-life or any other cause you care about. And blaming the victims of violence for bringing it on themselves only further endangers people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93045b2c5335ae104cc936 Star student rejected by 16 colleges, hired by Google, gets legal win in racial discrimination suit te 2026-08-29T16:10:03.889Z Star student rejected by 16 colleges, hired by Google, gets legal win in racial discrimination suit A father in Palo Alto, California is declaring a victory in court after a federal judge allowed a civil rights lawsuit alleging anti-Asian bias in college admissions to move forward. Nan Zhong and his son, Stanley Zhong, filed federal lawsuits against several elite institutions — including the University of California system, the University of Washington, the University of Michigan, and Cornell University. The complaints allege the universities engaged in "racially discriminatory admissions practices that disadvantage highly qualified Asian-American applicants." One of their cases will now proceed in part against the University of Washington after a federal judge granted the university defendants' motion to dismiss in part and denied it in part. "We got an exciting ruling from the judge," Nan Zhong told Fox News Digital. "Effectively, the judge ruled in our favor by denying the university's motion to dismiss. So this is a major development in the lawsuit. That means the judge found enough factual allegations to support our allegation." DUKE LAW'S ALLEGED RACE-BASED ADMISSIONS ACCUSED OF DEFYING SUPREME COURT RULING: DOJ The ruling centered in part on sovereign immunity. Judge James L. Robart denied the defendants' motion to dismiss Stanley's Title VI claims against the university while dismissing several other claims. The University of Washington Board of Regents sent Fox News Digital a statement in response to the ruling. "We're pleased that the court dismissed many of the claims and two of the three plaintiffs. Admission to the Allen School is highly competitive and the vast majority of out-of-state applicants are not admitted because, as Washington’s flagship university, we prioritize Washington residents for admission," a spokesperson said. "With that ruling, we can now proceed into discovery, request internal documents, internal communication, and most importantly, admissions data," Nan said. Stanley Zhong, now 21, made headlines after he was rejected by 16 of the 18 colleges he applied to — including top-tier public and private institutions — despite boasting an elite academic record. A 2023 graduate of Gunn High School in Palo Alto, Stanley scored a 1590 out of 1600 on the SAT (99th percentile), held a 4.42 weighted GPA, ranked in the top 9% of his graduating class, and had launched a free e-signing startup featured by Amazon Web Services. Shortly after the college rejections, Google hired Stanley as a full-time software engineer in a position that his family's court filing says typically requires a Ph.D. or equivalent practical experience. Stanley was first scouted by the tech giant in coding competitions when he was just 13 years old. CALIFORNIA SOCIOLOGY PROFESSOR CITED 'IRONY' IN REMOVING ACT/SAT, NOT FIXING RACIAL DISPARITIES AS INTENDED The family spent over a year researching admissions trends before filing the lawsuits, concluding that anti-Asian bias remains a systemic issue despite recent court precedents. "The story is much bigger than myself, than my son, Stanley, or our family," Zhong told Fox News Digital. "First of all, I have a younger son, so I don't want him to face the same problem that his older brother faced. I think this is something important we should correct so my future grandkids won't have the same problem again." Zhong added that since taking their battle public, dozens of families across the country have reached out to share similar experiences. "After the story came out, we received a lot of communication from other Asian-American families telling us about their story, telling about how highly qualified Asian-American students were rejected left and right," Zhong said. "So this is a large-scale issue and I think of it as an issue that's been around for a long time." CALIFORNIA BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW SAT/ACT TESTING BAN AFTER 1,400 PROFESSORS WARN OF ‘SEVERE’ MATH GAPS Spokespersons for the University of California system have previously denied the allegations, maintaining that their admissions policies strictly comply with state and federal laws prohibiting race-conscious decisions. Stanley Zhong was accepted at the University of Maryland and the University of Texas-Austin but decided to take a job offer as a software development engineer at Google in the fall of 2023 instead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9302072c5335ae104cc8ea Byron Donalds shuts down Bill Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, says 'Florida is a meritocracy' te 2026-08-29T16:00:07.219Z Byron Donalds shuts down Bill Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, says 'Florida is a meritocracy' Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds rejected comedian Bill Maher’s claims that he lost key counties in the recent primary in part due to the racism within the state. Appearing on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" Friday night, Donalds, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, pushed back on host Bill Maher's assertion that he lost parts of Florida's Panhandle because of the area's predominantly White electorate. "You did lose the ‘Redneck Riviera’ badly," Maher said, referring to Donalds’ losses in Calhoun, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hardee, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, and Washington counties — rural counties where roughly 94% of Republican voters are White. STEPHEN A SMITH ADMITS BYRON DONALDS COULD MAKE HIM A REPUBLICAN, CALLS HIM ‘THE REAL DEAL’ "I can’t get with you on a lot of this policy stuff," Maher continued. "But I think it would be great if the country did have [its] first Black, Republican governor." Maher went on to praise Donalds for his willingness to run in "this post-racial world" where constituents don’t care about the "color of their skin," but he added that "we’re not quite there yet though." BILL MAHER BLASTS CALIFORNIA'S EDUCATION RESULTS, CITES TWO SURGING RED STATES "The Redneck Riviera, which is the Panhandle," Maher began. "I think there are people there who still would not — you’re a Republican, you’re a Trumper — they should love you and they don’t. I think there is still racism." "Let’s talk a little bit about the Panhandle," Donalds replied, beginning his rebuttal. "There are counties we did incredibly well in that we won. There were some counties that we fell a little short in, that’s okay." WATCH: BYRON DONALDS BRUSHES OFF GOP DEBATE DEMANDS AS RIVALS LAG FAR BEHIND IN POLLS Donalds then pointed out the crowded Florida primary field which had 11 Republicans on the ballot, with candidates "who had various lines of support." "The number one thing overall, we closed out 48% of the vote in Florida," Donalds said. "800,000 votes [is] a long way to becoming the nominee." TRUMP-BACKED NOMINEES DOMINATE PRIMARY CONTESTS AS PRESIDENT TIGHTENS PARTY VICE GRIP Donalds went on to push back against Maher's argument that racial bias influenced the primary results, insisting that Florida is a place where people can pursue opportunities in elected office. "Florida really has become the microcosm of what we all want," Donalds said. "It's a meritocracy. And it's about the best person with the best views, the best skills, the best talent moving forward to represent your state or to represent a district in your state, and Florida exemplifies that." GIANNO CALDWELL: FLORIDA NEEDS BYRON DONALDS TO PROTECT THE DESANTIS LEGACY However, former Florida state Sen. Dave Aronberg was not as quick to attribute Donalds' showing to the crowded primary field. "When you look at the primary numbers, Byron Donalds falling short of 50% does raise some legitimate questions," Aronberg told Fox News Digital. "Yes, there were 11 names on the ballot, but few of his opponents were viable contenders, and Donalds had a massive fundraising and name recognition advantage compared to the rest of the field. It wasn't exactly a neck-and-neck dogfight." FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: DEMOCRATS LEAD IN THE HOUSE, BUT REDISTRICTING KEEPS THE GOP IN THE GAME Aronberg added, "When you see him underperforming in certain rural pockets, it's hard to completely dismiss race having played at least some quiet role." "Going into November, Republicans have a massive advantage in party registration and financial resources. But this will be no cakewalk based on what we saw in the primary, along with President Trump’s lagging poll numbers and the quality of his Democratic opponent." ‘CAPTAIN CANADA’ FIREBRAND UNLOADS ON TRUMP WITH PROFANE ONE-LINER AS TRADE WAR ESCALATES Maher later challenged Donalds on his campaign platform by pointing to President Donald Trump’s tariffs impacting affordability across the country — especially in Florida. "I don't feel like the president's policies are making that affordable part easy for you," Maher said. A POPULAR COCKTAIL HAS A TRUMP TRADE PROBLEM YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT "Even the Wall Street Journal, which is usually pretty far right, calls this trade war with Canada the ‘dumbest trade war,’ that's the title," Maher continued. "It says Republicans are already getting pounded on the campaign trail over his tariffs and inflation, mostly because of the war. Byron, are you getting pounded on the campaign trail?" "I think that people in Florida are thinking about their pocketbooks. Well, that's like anywhere else," Donalds said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE He went on to defend Trump’s tariffs on Canada, adding that the president is reevaluating trade policies that are not working for the American people. "But I would rather have a chief executive that looks at these deals and engages these other countries and fights for Americans, [rather] than just lets them roll knowing that they're not gonna be in the interest of small businesses," Donalds said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9302062c5335ae104cc8e1 From spit on to hugged, Riley Gaines unlocks main problem with the WNBA, and it’s as simple as red vs. blue te 2026-08-29T16:00:06.140Z From spit on to hugged, Riley Gaines unlocks main problem with the WNBA, and it’s as simple as red vs. blue What a difference a red state makes. Unapologetic and steadfast, Riley Gaines, the nation’s leading advocate for the preservation of women’s sports for biological women, gets under the skin of woke leftists without even trying. She travels the country, and says that biological men don’t belong. The audacity! THESE FEMALE ATHLETES NEED TO SPEAK UP ABOUT KEEPING WOMEN'S SPORTS FOR WOMEN, LIKE SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM DID In some places in this country, Gaines gets booed for speaking this simple logic and truth. She gets yelled at. Even spit on for her beliefs. That was the kind of reception Gaines got at her very first WNBA game in Minneapolis earlier this summer, when she dared to take a sign into the arena that praised Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham for bravely speaking up for girls in girls' sports. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SUPPORTERS RALLY IN INDIANA WHILE DISPLAYING WHAT MAKES AMERICA GREAT Fast-forward to her second-ever WNBA game, Friday night in Indianapolis at an Indiana Fever game in which former NBA player Royce White (now sometimes going by "Roysha") made a surprise appearance, and Gaines got a much different reception. Hugs, smiles, requests for photographs. ROYCE WHITE SHOWS UP TO INDIANA FEVER GAME IN BLONDE WIG AMID WNBA DRAFT PURSUIT Blue state, red state. Delusional, sensible. Hostile, friendly. Perhaps this is part of the problem with the powder keg that is the WNBA. There are 15 teams in the league, and only two are located in solid red states: the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings. Atlanta, Las Vegas and Phoenix have teams, but those states aren’t reliably red, more purple. The league is adding Cleveland in 2028, so that might help, but the scale will still be far from balanced. "My main takeaway is that when Minneapolis is booing you, it’s generally a good sign," Gaines told OutKick with a bit of tongue-in-cheek during halftime of Friday’s game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which the Fever won easily over the Connecticut Sun, 111-91. "Especially for those of us with common sense and an ounce of integrity and a shred of honesty." If there were people in the Fever crowd on Friday that were more Minneapolis than Indianapolis, you wouldn’t know it. Just a different atmosphere and decorum altogether. And that fuels Gaines. The poor reception in Minneapolis didn’t deter her at all. Knowing that so many people across the United States agree with her does. On Friday, as she supported Cunningham and White, Gaines proudly sported a black T-shirt with neon green XX-XY lettering, a label so controversial in some (blue!) WNBA cities that fans at an Atlanta Dream game were recently asked to cover that same shirt. STEPHANIE WHITE, LET ME 'EDUCATE' YOU ON THE SCIENCE OF WHY MEN DON'T BELONG IN WOMEN'S SPORTS The nonsense on gender in the WNBA is incessant. And neither White nor Enes Kanter Freedom could stand to sit back and watch it a second longer. Earlier this month, White joined Freedom, another former NBA star, in saying that they now identify as trans women while also declaring their interest in joining the WNBA next year via the 2027 WNBA Draft. Freedom and White decided to fight lunacy with lunacy, using their over-the-top declarations as a way to push back on the WNBA’s lack of spine and clarity in the trans in women’s sports dilemma. If the WNBA can’t define a woman, can’t put clear language into its bylaws that limits participation in the league to strictly biological women, then Freedom and White say that they will take this fight as far as they can. They say that trying to play in the WNBA isn’t talk, that they are prepared to walk that walk if necessary. They are also prepared to fight through litigation if necessary. While Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game he attended last week in blue Chicago (Sky player Natasha Cloud sniped at him during the game, he responded, fans booed him, and he was ultimately permanently banned from Wintrust Arena), White was received warmly in red Indiana. No boos. No yelling. Instead, fans approached White with smiles and respect and outstretched arms for handshakes and fist bumps. They asked for photos. They thanked him, told him they loved what he is doing for women's sports. "You can't expect that, it was overwhelming," White told OutKick, regarding his Indiana welcome. "But...I think people have a lot of appreciation for what Roysha is doing and some of the other people who are fighting as well. It's just so crazy to me the difference in response here in Indiana versus in Chicago (for Freedom). But one city is run by people who have common sense and the other one isn't, so there's that." Gaines received similar treatment at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. "Let me tell you the difference, being here in Indiana, a home game for the Fever," Gaines said. "The looks that you’re getting are smiles, people are winking. People are coming up and saying thank you. People are expressing their gratitude for the stance that I (have taken). "Not the same response I had in Minneapolis." Gaines expects nothing less from blue cities and blue states now. She understands her messaging in those areas requires her to bring a much stiffer upper lip, and an extra layer of Teflon coating. And even though that's expected, it's not always easy, which is why she so deeply respects and appreciates what Freedom and White are doing. Gaines and White talked at length at halftime of Friday’s game about their convictions on the trans in women’s sports dilemma. Gaines said that it is ironic that WNBA players like Cloud from the Chicago Sky are missing the point of what Freedom and White are trying to do. "I was watching the altercation between Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha (Cloud) where obscenities were yelled back and forth, at least on Natasha’s end at Enes, and I thought to myself, ultimately, Natasha really should be thanking Enes, because what he’s fighting for…is her," Gaines said. "He is fighting for her to have the opportunity and the ability to achieve and to exceed in her sport and even beyond." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Others besides White and Freedom are fighting alongside Gaines for the very same thing. The Indiana Attorney General, Todd Rokita, who sat with Gaines and her husband during Friday's game, has been active in trying to protect girls and women in sports. "I’m pleased to host my friend Riley Gaines tonight with her husband and we’re having a good time," Rokita told OutKick. "But the fact of the matter is, there are a lot of leaders in this country who see the obvious, and the obvious is that sports teams should only have the same biological sex because there are differences. And I am so happy that these biological men (Freedom and White) are proving the point when they are coming to apply for the WNBA solely because the WNBA can’t get its own bylaws straight." What is happening in the WNBA, with the ambiguity surrounding eligibility, concerns Rokita because it could just as easily happen elsewhere, which creates a slippery slope. "As Indiana’s Attorney General, I am looking at this very closely, from the perspective of whether you are for-profit or non-profit, the fact that you have bylaws that make sense and comply with all laws and that they are clear and non-abusive," Rokita said. "And if you can’t define in your bylaws what a woman is and who’s eligible to be on your teams, you’re entering a real gray area in terms of law, in terms of being abusive or deceptive to those you serve. "If the WNBA can’t make some simple decisions about what their bylaws should read, you may see a lot of states, a lot of my friends, get involved, including Indiana." Now wouldn’t that be something? How ironic if it is a couple of men pretending to be women, along with red-state fans and politicians, who ultimately save the very woke and leftist and blue WNBA from itself. It really could be as simple as that. Does the WNBA need more red-state teams? Let me know at: patricia.babcockmcgraw@outkick.com Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92ffab2c5335ae104cc88f College football Week 0 betting picks for North Carolina v. TCU and San Jose State vs USC te 2026-08-29T15:50:03.388Z College football Week 0 betting picks for North Carolina v. TCU and San Jose State vs USC Can you believe we are already there? We've reached that point in the year when we have football once again. Looking at the calendar, it is wild to me that we are almost at the end of August. Time really does fly when you're having fun. It has been a good year for sports betting, and it is now getting even better as we have Week 0 starting today with college football returning. College Football is back, and so is our betting slate. Let's get to it. Both of these teams started last year against each other, and I have to imagine both are looking for better outcomes than their 2025 campaign. North Carolina was rocked in head coach Bill Belichick's first game at the helm. They looked lost on both offense and defense and fell 48-14. The rest of the campaign wasn't much better as the team had a 4-8 record overall. Looking at their wins, there really weren't any that were overly impressive, either. The Tar Heels hope to be better this year, but this is a long rebuilding process. You can't expect it to happen overnight. BILL BELICHICK ANNOUNCES SON STEVE IS ON MEDICAL LEAVE FROM NORTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL PROGRAM After the win to open the season last year, TCU took down Abilene Christian and SMU. From there they lost on the road to Arizona State and Kansas State. After beating Baylor and West Virginia, the team lost to Iowa State and BYU in back-to-back weeks. They did beat Houston, a ranked team, later in the season. They also had one of the better Bowl Games to watch as they won over USC in overtime, 30-27. The reason for optimism this season is around Jaden Craig taking over under center. He comes over from Harvard, where he was successful, but the team wasn't very good. Jeremy Payne will be the featured back and could make this a dangerous backfield after a strong 2025. I like the chances of seeing some good offense from TCU. I don't love the total for the game, as I think it probably goes under 46.5, but we've already lost three points from the opening number. I am instead just focused on the TCU team total. I'll back them to go over 27.5 points. I think they should get a touchdown in each quarter as I still think this North Carolina defense will struggle. There aren't a ton of lopsided games on the slate for today, but this is certainly one of them. San Jose State is expected to be blown out to start the year. USC has manhandled the Spartans in the past, having crushed them in their past three matches. Collectively, USC has won the last three matchups by a score of 146-38. Last year was an ugly season for the Spartans as they finished 3-9, missing out on any Bowl Game. They also went just 2-6 in the Mountain West. THREE TEAMS RANKED OUTSIDE THE TOP-12 OF THE COACHES POLL WHO WILL MAKE THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF USC has a chance to march to its first College Football Playoff berth, but it won't be the easiest path. They enter the season ranked at number 14 in the nation. That puts them right on the borderline of making the postseason tournament. Either way, they should be able to get a great Bowl Game even if they don't get into the playoffs. They have some important continuity here as Jayden Maiava returns to action. Last season, Maiava had 3,711 yards and 24 touchdowns. King Miller returns to the backfield as well, and should lead the way for the squad. They did lose Makai Lemon to the NFL, so there are some questions about who steps up as a receiver. The Trojans are listed at 50.5 for their team total, and I just think that's too high. I wouldn't be surprised to see them win by 30 or 40 points, but I don't think they are going to run up the score either. Maiava probably plays about a half in this game. I'm backing the under 50.5 for the USC team total. I like Miller to get 2+ touchdowns at +195 as a prop as well. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92fd552c5335ae104cc84e Death toll from mudslides, flooding at Nepal-China border climbs past 670, nearly 3,000 missing te 2026-08-29T15:40:05.622Z Death toll from mudslides, flooding at Nepal-China border climbs past 670, nearly 3,000 missing The death toll from the devastating floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has risen to at least 676 people, as rescue operations stall amid poor weather. After Nepali authorities updated their figures Saturday, the combined toll in Nepal and Tibet rose to 676 dead and nearly 3,000 people missing, according to The Associated Press. Chinese authorities have reported seven deaths and more than 550 missing, while Nepal’s disaster agency said the death toll had climbed to 669 with 2,426 people missing. Experts believe Wednesday's mudslides and flash flooding across Nepal and China's Tibet region were caused by a large chunk of ice breaking off a glacier and falling into the Lhende Khola River. Rescue operations at the main disaster zone have been complicated by damaged roads and difficulty establishing communication, and look only to get more difficult, as intermittent rain is expected through the weekend. "Search and rescue operations have been temporarily halted because it is raining, and the weather is foggy," Narendra Pariyar, a top official for Nepal's Rasuwa district, told Reuters. MORE THAN 3,000 MISSING AFTER COLOMBIA EARTHQUAKE AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES $15.5 MILLION IN RELIEF While Nepalese authorities have stressed they don't need countries to send people to help with general search and rescue, they did request that China send tunnel experts as up to 100 people are still trapped in a mud-filled hydropower plant tunnel. ARMY BLACK HAWKS AIRLIFT 200-PLUS STRANDED CAMPERS AS MISSOURI FLOODS TRIGGER MORE 350 RESCUES "We have already made requests for such specialised services and technical assistance in areas where we don't have enough expertise and technical know-how," Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told Reuters. China dispatched five such workers from Tibet by helicopter to assist, according to the country's state-affiliated Xinhua news agency. COLOMBIA BUILDING COLLAPSES ON CAMERA AS EARTHQUAKE BRINGS DEATH, DESTRUCTION Dramatic video showed the rescue of one such person as authorities from Nepal worked to drag the man out of the mud deluge. Though impending rainstorms are likely to make rescue operations more difficult, officials say a previous threat from a lake that had formed on the border between Nepal and Tibet has substantially subsided. MASSIVE GARBAGE HEAP COLLAPSES ONTO HOMES, KILLING AT LEAST 30 AS RESCUERS SEARCH FOR SURVIVORS The lake had been overflowing into the Lhende Khola River, risking further flooding, but that risk had gone down by Saturday, according to Chinese officials. Nepal's finance minister Swarnim Wagle estimated the country will need over $4 billion to rebuild after the disaster. "This is just an estimate. Loss and damage is being assessed," he told Reuters. Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8af2c5335ae104cc7a2 Garage Door Repair in Los Angeles Updates Online Service Information for Greater Los Angeles Homeowners te 2026-08-29T15:20:15.460Z Garage Door Repair in Los Angeles Updates Online Service Information for Greater Los Angeles Homeowners Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8ae2c5335ae104cc799 Naturalization Lawyer in San Diego, CA Highlights the Role of Dedicated Advocacy in Achieving Successful Results te 2026-08-29T15:20:14.708Z Naturalization Lawyer in San Diego, CA Highlights the Role of Dedicated Advocacy in Achieving Successful Results Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8ad2c5335ae104cc790 TimeTailor Salon Software Enters Denmark’s Beauty Scene te 2026-08-29T15:20:13.975Z TimeTailor Salon Software Enters Denmark’s Beauty Scene Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8ad2c5335ae104cc787 Chrysta Wilson to Speak on Pressure-Proof Leadership at the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum in Alhambra, California te 2026-08-29T15:20:13.200Z Chrysta Wilson to Speak on Pressure-Proof Leadership at the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum in Alhambra, California Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8ac2c5335ae104cc77d Mohave Accelerated football gets second win of the season, first at home te 2026-08-29T15:20:12.405Z Mohave Accelerated football gets second win of the season, first at home The Mohave Accelerated Learning Center football hosted its first game of the season and coming off a big win over Mogollon, they were looking for another against Joseph City on Friday. The Patriots moved to 2-0 on the season with… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8ab2c5335ae104cc774 Mohave Accelerated football gets second win of the season, first at home te 2026-08-29T15:20:11.464Z Mohave Accelerated football gets second win of the season, first at home Drake Knight rushes the ball toward the endzone as he is tackled by a Wildcat in Friday's win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8a72c5335ae104cc75e FUSD Summer Internship Program offers high school students professional development experience te 2026-08-29T15:20:07.196Z FUSD Summer Internship Program offers high school students professional development experience FUSD gave high school students the opportunity to gain real world work experience through a new summer internship program. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8a52c5335ae104cc737 Tim McGraw takes hard fall onstage during concert te 2026-08-29T15:20:05.281Z Tim McGraw takes hard fall onstage during concert Tim McGraw took a tumble during a concert this week. The country superstar was playing at the Riverbend Music Center in Ohio on Thursday night, and during a performance of one of his most iconic hits, "I Like It, I Love It," he stumbled back and fell to the floor. As seen in video obtained by Fox News Digital, McGraw didn't let the hard fall faze him. MORGAN WALLEN SMASHES PIANO ON STAGE AFTER EQUIPMENT FAILS MID-PERFORMANCE DURING CONCERT After his legs splayed in the air, he sat up quickly with a smile on his face. He pulled himself up and got right back into the performance. McGraw seemed to take the fall in stride after it happened, and he did the same on social media. WATCH: TIM MCGRAW FALLS ONSTAGE DURING CONCERT After the show, he took to Instagram to share photos and video from the concert, including one of the fall, writing, "Cincinnati, you started our weekend off on the right foot even if I couldn’t stay on mine 😂 We appreciate you coming out and singing along! Detroit, you’re up!" "Oh my God !!! Hope you didn't hurt yourself bad!!" one fan commented. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "It was a great show! And we all got a good laugh since you were ok," another wrote. Multiple fans told him that they hope his back isn't hurting after the spill – McGraw has been open about the issues he's faced with his back, admitting during a concert in 2025 that things were so bad he nearly considered walking away from music altogether. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I've had four back surgeries and double knee replacements, just in the last couple of years," McGraw said during a California show in October. The "Blind Side" actor said right before his most recent back surgery that spring, "things were getting really bad," with the star "getting depressed over it," which made him consider retirement. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE His surgeon was in the audience, as well as another surgeon who'd operated on his wife, fellow country star Faith Hill. After introducing them to the crowd, McGraw said, "This spring, before I had my final back surgery, things were getting really bad, so I was seriously contemplating and figuring out how to walk away. I didn't want to, but I didn't think it was going to get better." "But it's gotten better. So, during that process, I had this idea for this song that sort of dealt with facing age and facing all that stuff that comes along with it," before singing the song he mentioned, called "King Rodeo." Lyrics of the song include: "Hey, King Rodeo, You're lookin' lonely, Like you've lost you're one and only, Adoring crowds are not around you, Whispers and shadows, they surround you." Fox News Digital's Sarah Sotoodeh contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f64d2c5335ae104cc6f1 Florida high school football game delivers one of the most stunning Hail Marys of all time te 2026-08-29T15:10:05.879Z Florida high school football game delivers one of the most stunning Hail Marys of all time Another week, another wild moment in the world of high school football. How great are Football Fridays? Lordy, I'm glad they're back. Just the best. The latest chaotic scene unfolded in Florida (of course), where No. 9 Pahokee — a longtime powerhouse — pulled off one of the most incredible double-pass Hail Marys of all time to stun Royal Palm Beach on the final play of Friday's showdown. PEYTON MANNING'S FRESHMAN SON MAKES HIS DEBUT, BUT FREAK RUNNING BACK STEALS THE SHOW That's right. A double-pass Hail Mary. Never quite seen anything like it. Let's go ahead and roll the tape before we dive in: So much going on, I don't know where to begin. Drawing up a bubble screen lateral from your own 25, and the trusting that the receiver A) stays behind the line of scrimmage, and then B) gets the ball down field enough to give his guy a chance is such a ballsy play to draw up. Obviously, the receiver had to then make a play — jumping over two guys, breaking a few tackles, and then racing to the end zone as time expired. I had no doubt that last part would happen, by the way. Pahokee is notorious for speed. For those who don't know, they have a long-standing tradition of chasing rabbits in sugarcane fields down there. True story. The area has produced several NFL players, including Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson and wide receiver Anquan Boldin. So, yeah — they know what they're doing down south. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Anyway, the big obvious question here is whether or not the kid was behind the line of scrimmage when he launched the second pass. It's close, but it appears he pulled it off: What a play. What a start to this high school football season! Don't forget, just last week we had the mammoth running back up in Tennessee who set the world on fire. Can't wait to see what's next! Welcome back, football. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f3f32c5335ae104cc6a3 Teleprompter Operator Who Bet on Trump Speeches Is Ordered to Pay Fine te 2026-08-29T15:00:03.119Z Teleprompter Operator Who Bet on Trump Speeches Is Ordered to Pay Fine Gabriel Perez had access to the president’s speeches before they were delivered and was accused of placing unlawful wagers on words that would be spoken. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f19f2c5335ae104cc63a Scorpions drop opener 34-8, but coach proud of new team te 2026-08-29T14:50:07.054Z Scorpions drop opener 34-8, but coach proud of new team Mateo Tenbrink connects with Vaycion Lily for Scorpions’ only touchdown; team on the road for next 2 games Scorpion football’s season got underway in the 1A North on Friday, Aug 21, falling 34-8 against the Centurions of Cicero Preparatory Academy/North Phoenix Preparatory Academy with the game call Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92ef432c5335ae104cc5db Tech investor mocks Vance’s call to hire Americans as 'DEI', gets blasted by Trump officials in H-1B firestorm te 2026-08-29T14:40:03.866Z Tech investor mocks Vance’s call to hire Americans as 'DEI', gets blasted by Trump officials in H-1B firestorm Ankit Gupta, a general partner at the influential Silicon Valley startup accelerator Y Combinator, drew criticism from Trump administration officials after mocking Vice President JD Vance’s call to prioritize American workers over hiring cheaper foreign labor. The controversy began after the Trump administration proposed a $103,265 fee for many new H-1B visa petitions. As it stands, the H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers for specialty occupations and is overwhelmingly used by the tech industry. However, it has long been controversial among some conservatives, who say it is abused by tech companies to bring in cheap labor to replace American workers, many of them from India. The proposed fee would make it costlier for American tech companies to rely on such labor and could give them an incentive to hire Americans instead, something Vance has emphasized repeatedly, such as when he recently declared, "If an American corporation needs workers, it should hire and train Americans." Y Combinator general partner Ankit Gupta, who has since restricted his X posts from public access, mocked Vance, saying in purported screenshots, "In a win for the woke left DEI is back." VANCE WARNS THERE WILL BE A 'SOCIALIST PRESIDENT IN THIS COUNTRY' IF GOP DOESN'T FIX ECONOMY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Gupta's comments comparing prioritizing American workers over foreign labor to DEI sparked a wave of criticism from several Trump administration officials and renewed a broader debate over H-1B visas, Silicon Valley hiring practices, and whether American workers—particularly younger and entry-level tech workers—are being disadvantaged by companies’ reliance on foreign-worker visa programs. Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito replied, "Ankit Gupta thinks hiring Americans first—in America—is ‘DEI.’ No, Ankit. It’s called putting your own citizens first. American companies. American jobs. American workers first. If that offends you, the problem isn’t America. It’s your sense of entitlement." FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson criticized Gupta’s rhetoric as part of a larger phenomenon of contempt for American workers. "I’m deeply uncomfortable with wealthy investors attacking American workers like this. I’m afraid it’s increasingly obvious to many people that individuals such as this guy do not have the best interests of America and her citizens in mind," he said. "The purpose of the American economy is to promote the general welfare of American workers, not provide jobs for the rest of the world." In response to Ferguson's post, Y Combinator President and CEO Garry Tan wrote, "YC supports hiring and funding Americans." Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon also weighed in, sharing a lengthy post criticizing what she described as abuses of the H-1B program and other foreign-worker programs. "Our federal (and most state) employment laws mandate a level playing field for American workers vis-à-vis foreigners — yet many American tech (and other) companies prefer to hire cheaper/exploitable foreign workers to do routine jobs Americans could do, and they do this by failing to post jobs on their normal hiring channels (PERM violations), letting foreign-born hiring managers pipeline cheap foreign labor from body-shop mills over American workers (H1-B abuses), lie about their eligibility for no-cap H1-B hiring, abuse other visa categories such as J-1 visas (we see you, universities!), abuse OPT hiring to get cheap, exploitable foreign labor, and sometimes — getting super arrogant, gaslight laid-off and sidelined Americans while doing any of the above," she wrote. CEO UNDER FIRE FOR MASS LAYOFFS AMID FOREIGN WORKER HIRING SPREE NOW APPOINTED TO FED'S TASK FORCE ON JOBS Other commentators, ranging from policy think tanks to former Trump officials, spoke to Fox News Digital about the controversy. John Miano, an attorney with the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), said the debate speaks to fundamental questions about the role of the United States and its immigration system. "The center of this dispute is over what America is. I, and I think most Americans, believe America as a nation state; a commonwealth for the improvement of its citizens. Mr. Gupta clearly views America as an [economic] zone. The graves at Arlington and cemeteries around the world are not the product of Americans fighting and dying to save an economic zone. I would not want to share a foxhole with Mr. Gupta," he told Fox News Digital.  He added, "There is no such thing as the [Libertarian] ideal of economics without borders. I would wager that Mr. Gupta opposes open borders regarding intellectual property. The H-1B program is designed to replace Americans with cheap foreign workers. The U.S. Congress is apparently the only national legislature that has voted to make it explicitly legal to replace citizens with foreign workers, as it has done with H-1B. The H-1B wage system is designed to allow employers to pay H-1B nonimmigrants extremely low wages. The biggest problem with H-1B is that it works exactly as Congress designed it to work." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Former Trump Appointee and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Senate, Mary Marslender, now a Republican consultant, explained how tech companies specifically find loopholes in the rules to avoid hiring Americans, particularly those trying to enter the job market. "The uncomfortable reality is that many large American corporations prefer cheaper foreign labor because it gives them greater control over mid- to entry-level positions, all while telling Washington that qualified American workers can't be found. Immigration lawyers have been caught on video admitting their goal is to avoid hiring qualified Americans," she said. "Some have even confessed to placing job ads in obscure newspapers where Americans are unlikely to look, and then, if a qualified American applies, interviewing them specifically to find a legal basis to disqualify them. Prioritizing cheap foreign labor over American workers denies Americans jobs, particularly young people who need the firsthand job experience to launch their careers. American jobs should go to Americans first." Theo Wold, a former acting assistant attorney general and former White House deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy under Trump, argued that part of what makes America great historically is its amazing pool of native talent. "Jack St. Clair Kilby and Robert Noyce invented the microchip. They also both grew up in America's heartland. From airplanes and the television to nuclear submarines and the internet, American genius invented the modern world. But today's Silicon Valley elites would rather replace the next Robert Noyce with a foreign national on an H-1B visa than invest in American talent. America has a unique convergence of brainpower and risk tolerance. And our young people took the challenge and are excelling in STEM," he said. "America now graduates enough American STEM students to fill every opening in America’s tech and tech-related industries. We should be encouraging our young talent to build anew, rather than replace them with cheap labor widgets from Guangdong and Andhra Pradesh." Fox News Digital reached out to Y Combinator for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92ea962c5335ae104cc55f Stunned couple unearths 150-pound mystery hidden beneath their backyard for decades te 2026-08-29T14:20:06.772Z Stunned couple unearths 150-pound mystery hidden beneath their backyard for decades A couple in San Francisco recently unearthed a 150-pound limestone sculpture buried in their backyard — setting off a search to uncover who created it and how it got there. Greg Gatwood was doing yard work at the couple's Russian Hill home in May when he came across what he initially thought was a piece of concrete buried in the ground as his partner Judy Gittelsohn stood nearby. Gatwood told Fox News Digital he tried to pry the object loose with a shovel before grabbing a pickaxe — and then spotted what appeared to be lips and a nose "peering" back at him. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MYSTERIOUS FACE HIDDEN FOR CENTURIES IN BOOK OF REVELATION CITY "I thought, well, maybe I should just break it into smaller pieces," Gatwood said. "Then I realized it was a statue. "It was like something you see in a movie, almost cinematic, you know — a big beautiful statue like this." Gittelsohn said she was stunned when Gatwood showed her the enormous, two-foot-wide statue — and was impressed by the quality of its craftsmanship. "I was just shocked," she said. "What an enormous find." ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MASSIVE ARTIFACT DEPICTING PHARAOH THOUGHT TO HAVE CHALLENGED MOSES IN EXODUS She added, "I was surprised. I was just gobsmacked." Three months after their discovery, the couple is still searching for answers. Gittelsohn, a professional artist, said she researched the sculpture. She believes it dates to the 1930s and may be connected to artists working under the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The couple's home is near the former San Francisco Art Institute, where prominent sculptor Ralph Stackpole taught for decades — leading Gittelsohn to believe the piece may have a connection to him or one of his students. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER One clue supporting that theory, she said, is that the sculpture was carved from relatively inexpensive limestone rather than costlier materials such as marble or granite. Gatwood believes the statue may have been used as garden art and that it was eventually buried with time. "It's quite possible this statue was displayed in the garden and not so much buried, but just lost," he said. After the couple received local attention for their find, Gittelsohn said a 93-year-old woman took an Uber to their home with her walker and knocked on their door. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The woman — one of several people who have reached out to the couple since the discovery became public — told them she had previously held a show featuring Ralph Stackpole's work.  In September, the couple plans to put the sculpture on public display at the American Messenger Gallery in hopes that someone may recognize the piece or know who created it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "We think someone will eventually recognize it," Gatwood said. The story comes about a year after a New Orleans couple made a similarly mysterious discovery in their backyard. At the time, Daniella Santoro and Aaron Lorenz unearthed an ancient Roman funerary artifact that had been missing from an Italian museum for decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92ea952c5335ae104cc556 Hilaria Baldwin explains how she stays fit raising 7 kids with ‘bathroom workouts’ and an unexpected diet te 2026-08-29T14:20:05.840Z Hilaria Baldwin explains how she stays fit raising 7 kids with ‘bathroom workouts’ and an unexpected diet Hilaria Baldwin is taking the phrase "squeeze in a workout" to a whole new level. The 42-year-old "Nation's Dumbest" contestant and mother of seven told Fox News Digital her fitness routine doesn’t always happen in a gym — or even in a dedicated workout space. Sometimes, it happens right there in the bathroom. "I run every day… I found being a mom, if I can get 30 minutes of my cardio, it helps my mind... It gets me like sort of a little bit more regulated with my nervous system, so I really like that," she shared when asked about her go-to workout with a hectic schedule. HILARIA BALDWIN SHARES MARRIAGE LESSON SHE TELLS FRIENDS AFTER SURVIVING 'UPS AND OUR DOWNS' WITH ALEC BALDWIN "Then I obviously do my yoga, my little bathroom workouts, or just like a stop-and-drop little workout. I love Physique 57. Any kind of barre classes I think are really great." And Hilaria isn’t just talking about quick bathroom sweat sessions. Last month, she gave her fans a front-row look at exactly what those workouts can look like, showing off her physique in a bikini while demonstrating glute exercises in a bathroom. HILARIA BALDWIN FLAUNTS FIT FIGURE IN BIKINI AS FANS MARVEL AT MOM OF 7 Despite her fitness-focused lifestyle, Hilaria insisted she isn't living exclusively on lettuce. "It's not always the same," Hilaria said when asked what a typical day of meals looks like.  "I think people think that I just eat salad all the time, which I’ve definitely done that in the past. But the other day — the baby of the family, we opened up pints of ice cream, two different pints of ice cream at 9 PM. So, sometimes it looks like that." WATCH: HILARIA BALDWIN SQUEEZES IN ‘BATHROOM WORKOUTS’ AS A MOM OF 7 She added, "Eat good things and then enjoy. Have the slice of pizza once in a while. Have the ice cream. I think it’s just a bit of a balance." When Fox News Digital asked if her husband, Alec Baldwin, ever joins her workouts, she laughed and said he’s not the most flexible person. "Can’t touch his toes. I literally married the most inflexible person I have ever met." 'PERFECT' WORKOUT FORMULA CAN TAKE JUST 10 MINUTES A DAY, HILARIA BALDWIN SAYS After more than 15 years together, seven children and plenty of public scrutiny, Hilaria shared the relationship advice she said has helped keep her longtime relationship strong. "Oh, it’s been more than 15 years. We met February 2011. You both have to want to be there," she told Fox News Digital. WATCH: HILARIA BALDWIN REVEALS WHAT KEPT MARRIAGE TO ALEC BALDWIN STRONG THROUGH 'UPS AND DOWNS' "Whenever my friends are coming to me, and they’re like it’s a new relationship, or they’re having a bump in it, I say, ‘if both people don’t really want to be there through your difficult moments, through your best moments, then it’s just not going to probably work out,’" the TV personality explained. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Both Alec and I, through our ups and our downs and our sideways, we’ve wanted to be there. And I think that that’s what’s kept us strong." Hilaria's candid comments come as she appears on FOX's celebrity competition series, "Nation's Dumbest." WATCH: HILARIA BALDWIN PUSHES BACK ON BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT HER The show flips the traditional celebrity competition formula on its head: contestants aren't fighting to prove they're the smartest in the room. They're trying desperately to avoid being crowned the dumbest. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Hilaria joins an eclectic cast that includes Carmen Electra, Anthony Michael Hall, Ice-T, Elle King, Matt Leinart, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Steve-O, JoJo Siwa, Andrew Yang, Jon Heder and Chase Hudson. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE At home, Hilaria and Alec have their own seven-member Baldwin brood: daughters Carmen, María and Ilaria, and sons Rafael, Leonardo, Romeo and Eduardo. Alec is also the father of daughter Ireland Baldwin, whom he shares with ex-wife Kim Basinger. Ireland became a mother herself in 2023 when she welcomed daughter Holland, making Alec a first-time grandfather. "Nation's Dumbest" airs on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET/PT on FOX. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92ea942c5335ae104cc54d 'The Dog Stars' Review: Jacob Elordi fights for survival in Ridley Scott's dull post-apocalyptic western te 2026-08-29T14:20:04.691Z 'The Dog Stars' Review: Jacob Elordi fights for survival in Ridley Scott's dull post-apocalyptic western Ridley Scott has directed some of Hollywood's most iconic movies, from "Alien" and "Blade Runner" to "Thelma & Louise" and "Gladiator." But over the past decade, his films have mostly ranged from OK to meh.  Unfortunately, his latest falls in the latter category.  "The Dog Stars," adapted from Peter Heller's 2012 novel, follows Hig (Jacob Elordi), a mechanic trying to navigate a post-apocalyptic America that had been ravaged by a deadly flu years earlier. He has taken shelter at an abandoned Colorado airport and is joined by Bangley (Josh Brolin), a brutish former Marine with great aim, and Hig's Belgian shepherd, Jasper.  ‘MUTINY’ REVIEW: JASON STATHAM TAKES NO PRISONERS IN MINDLESS BUT AMUSING BRAWLER FLICK ON THE HIGH SEAS The routine is as follows: Hig flies into Denver in his little yellow plane to seek supplies, stops by his old house, triggering flashbacks of his late wife, occasionally makes deliveries to a rural community of Mennonite farmers, and sometimes joins Bangley in killing trespassers who may be infected with the virus before burning their bodies as a precaution. Hig thinks there is more civilization beyond the mountains, namely in Grand Junction. Bangley thinks it's a fool's errand and that leaving Eric would certainly lead to death. But Hig can't deny his own convictions, so he ultimately decides to seek life elsewhere.  ‘THE END OF OAK STREET’ REVIEW: ANNE HATHAWAY, EWAN MCGREGOR FIGHT DINOSAURS IN SURPRISINGLY FUN MOVIE He'll come across some interesting characters on his journey, like the boorish rancher Jack and his daughter Cima (Guy Pearce and Margaret Qualley) and the eccentric Darlene (Allison Janney). There's also what's been dubbed the "Reapers," a group of tatted savages who will kill and destroy anything in their path.  The cast does a fine job. Elordi, the Australian up-and-comer known for his breakout role in HBO's "Euphoria" and appearing more recently in "Wuthering Heights" and Netflix's "Frankenstein" (which earned him his first Oscar nomination), is flexing his leading man muscles. Both Brolin and Pearce earn a few laughs for their rough-around-the-edges performances. And Janney elevates any project she's in, regardless how zany her character is.  'TONY' REVIEW: ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S COMING-OF-AGE STORY UNFOLDS IN CHARMING DRAMEDY However, I never felt strongly invested as a viewer. Except for a few gun battles, "The Dog Stars" was fairly dull. Despite Elordi's best efforts, Hig is a run-of-the-mill dystopian protagonist, so there isn't much to work with (perhaps the source material is to blame).  The guitar-forward score from Harry Gregson-Williams only furthers the film's sleepy western vibe. At least all the mountain scenery was pleasant to look at. ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ REVIEW: TOM HOLLAND, ZENDAYA RETURN FOR ACTION-PACKED, EMOTIONAL SEQUEL CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Ridley Scott's "The Dog Stars" is the latest installment in the prolific director's middling stretch of films that will likely leave the mind shortly after viewing. And when that happens, you question why the movie was made to begin with. "The Dog Stars" is rated R for strong violence and language. Running time: 1 hour, 58 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92e83c2c5335ae104cc4f9 The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy te 2026-08-29T14:10:04.483Z The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy As my 20s are set to come to an end later this year, I’ve officially reached the age where sleeping in the wrong position or stretching just a little too far can cause aches and pains. I’ve always been somewhat skeptical of massage guns, mostly because I’ve tried a few off-brand ones and just assume Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92e5e42c5335ae104cc4b0 Kyle Busch's final words about Daytona come with a sobering Dale Earnhardt twist te 2026-08-29T14:00:04.957Z Kyle Busch's final words about Daytona come with a sobering Dale Earnhardt twist It doesn't take long to spot a Kyle Busch fan at Daytona International Speedway. In fact, drive under the tunnel and into the infield, and a "Rowdy Forever" banner is the first thing that greets you. It's not the only one. Not even close. They're everywhere this weekend. Of course, that's expected. This is the first NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona since Busch's stunning death in May. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 is set to close the regular season later tonight — a little over three months since the sport lost its modern day Dale Earnhardt. For better and for worse, those two will forever be attached at the hip. KYLE BUSCH'S CHILLING MESSAGE AFTER FINAL NASCAR WIN A PAINFUL ENDING FOR MOURNING FANS Busch's death in May was the first major NASCAR death for an active driver since Earnhardt died on the final turn of the 2001 Daytona 500. For decades, Daytona gave Dale fits. He could win all the races, except the race. Busch won just once at Daytona during his two decades in a Cup car, and never won a 500. It was the crown jewel he never got. Lord knows he tried. Came close a couple times, too. Earlier this year, Busch grabbed his first Daytona 500 pole. He led 19 laps, but he fizzled late. No, Kyle never loved Daytona the way Dale Earnhardt did. But he appreciated it. He respected it. During February's 500, he led the third lap of the race, which was dedicated to Dale Earnhardt on what was the 25th anniversary of his death. "Led lap 3 for Dale plus a few more today," he posted days after the race. "Made it to the end, just not in the right spot." Now, the series returns for the first time since his death — and for the first time without an Earnhardt or a Busch in the field since 1978. Yep. That's right. Saturday night's race will be the first Cup race at Daytona without an Earnhardt or a Busch in the field in 48 years. February 19, 1978. For those who don't remember, Bobby Allison won that Daytona 500. Earnhardt would make his first Daytona start months later in the Firecracker 400. Incredible. Forty-eight years. Nearly five decades! So, yes, this sport has Earnhardt and Busch in its blood. Dale died in the '01 Daytona 500, which was Kurt Busch's first race. Kyle came into the series five years later as a rookie with Hendrick Motorsports. UNEARTHED FAN VIDEO SHOWS WHO KYLE BUSCH REALLY WAS, NASCAR'S DARKEST HOUR & BUBBA WALLACE'S 'ROWDY' STORY He'd go on to win 63 Cup races over the next two decades, including a pair of championships. He had 234 wins across all three NASCAR national series. Busch won one Coca-Cola 600, two Southern 500s, and three Indianapolis 500 victories. He won once official race at Daytona, but did win a couple duels and the one Busch Clash on the road course back in 2021. But Kyle never scored that elusive 500. "Yeah, it’s a box we got to check," he said earlier this year. "Here we are. This is an opportunity to be able to do that. I’ve come down here a lot of years." Daytona was never great to Kyle. It wasn't his favorite place to race. He didn't have the best luck. But coming back here this weekend, it's clear this place misses him. And like Dale, he's still everywhere you look. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92dee02c5335ae104cc08d Trump confirms Pentagon plans for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, disputes report on Ground Zero absence te 2026-08-29T13:30:08.778Z Trump confirms Pentagon plans for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, disputes report on Ground Zero absence President Donald Trump said Friday that he's going to be at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A reporter on Friday asked the president why he was not planning to be in New York for the somber occasion. "Because I'm going to the Pentagon," Trump shouted to the press at Joint Base Andrews. On Thursday, The New York Times reported that Trump was not planning to attend the ceremony at Ground Zero, where the Twin Towers came down, because he wouldn't be allowed to give a speech. The annual event has banned politicians from speaking since 2012. I LOST MY WIFE ON 9/11. PLEASE LET THIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY BELONG TO THE FAMILIES When asked about the Times report, a White House spokeswoman called Trump a "proud New Yorker." "President Trump has spoken about his own experiences watching the horrific events of September 11, 2001. On the 25th anniversary of this tragic day, the President will remember those who were killed at the hands of evil terrorists, honor their loved ones, and pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line to rescue their fellow Americans," White House principal deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said in a statement to Fox News. "The vice president is still traveling to NYC and all three sites will be represented with administration officials in attendance," a White House official said, referring to the three Sept. 11 attack sites in Manhattan, at the Pentagon and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed. After TMZ posted on X that Trump was "snubbing" the Ground Zero ceremony, White House communications director Steven Cheung fired back. "FAKE NEWS," Cheung wrote. Trump lambasted the reporter behind in the Times article, writing on Truth Social Friday that she "made up a story that on September 11th, I’m not going to the World Trade Center, in New York City, because they won’t let me make a speech, and I’m going to the Pentagon in D.C., because I’m a featured speaker." "This is more Corrupt News, I’ve been to New York many times over the years, and no one ever speaks, it’s a 'solemn ceremony!'" Trump wrote in part. Trump said, "I would love not to speak, because I’m speaking all the time, and this is a day to remember the victims, and their beautiful family members." Last year, Trump also chose to speak at the Pentagon for the 24th anniversary of 9/11, though he traveled to New York City later in the day to attend a Yankees game. JUDGE THROWS OUT KHALID SHEIKH MOHAMMED'S 9/11 CONFESSION IN ALREADY LONG WAIT FOR TRIAL The last time he attended the Ground Zero ceremony was in 2024, when he was the Republican presidential nominee. He was there alongside then-President Joe Biden and his election rival, then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump also did not attend the Ground Zero ceremony during his first term. He spoke at the Pentagon in 2017, then alternated in subsequent years between commemorations there and at the site in Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, when al-Qaeda hijackers crashed three commercial airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Hijackers also seized United Airlines Flight 93, but passengers fought back before the plane crashed in Pennsylvania. The 9/11 attacks, which remain the deadliest in the nation's history, prompted the invasion of Afghanistan and helped usher in the broader War on Terror, which later included the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Fox News' Patrick Ward contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92dee02c5335ae104cc084 AEW All In 2026 match card, preview and predictions te 2026-08-29T13:30:08.040Z AEW All In 2026 match card, preview and predictions All Elite Wrestling (AEW) will hold its biggest event of the year at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday. All In has proven to be a showcase of some of the pro wrestling’s best. This year will be no different with championship matches up and down the card, including the AEW World Championship being on the line between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay. All In has also featured some surprises in the past with massive returns and debuts that have shaped the AEW roster. Read below for a list of the match card, a preview and predictions for how All In will shake out. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICK == A major trios match will kick off the two-hour All In Buy In and bleed into the first few minutes of All In. Adam Page and Brodido, the Bang Bang Gang, The Conglomeration, the Death Riders, The Demand and The Dogs will compete for the AEW World Trios Championship. But there is a wildcard entrant in this match. It could be anyone or it could be who we’re all expecting it to be. All In has been full of surprises in recent years. Let’s get another one in to start the show off with a bang. Prediction: Adam Page and Brodido retain the trios title despite the chaos that will ensue. == Kyle Fletcher, Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada may be three of the best professional wrestlers in the world. Their rivalry began after Takeshita defeated Okada for the AEW International Championship at Double or Nothing. Fletcher returned and turned on Takeshita. Weeks later, Fletcher won the title at Dynamite: Spring Breakin’ and turned the title picture on its head. Now, the three men will meet at All In. And while it may seem like Fletcher and Okada are on the same page, with the title on the line, it’ll be every man for himself. Prediction: Kyle Fletcher, somehow, pulls it out and retains the title. == Kevin Knight has been the TNT champion for more than 135 days after winning a 10-man Casino Gauntlet match in Vancouver back in April. He’s gone from a fan favorite to the most hated after he turned on "Speedball" Mike Bailey and aligned himself, loosely, with the Don Callis Family. He’s been one of the top stars on the AEW roster since then but may have feuded with the wrong guy in Darby Allin. The challenger has proven that he’s willing to go above and beyond to win any match – even without gold on the line. Allin has been back in the fray for some gold since losing his AEW world title at Double or Nothing to MJF. As he’s dealt with Knight’s mind games, Allin has still shown he’s not willing to go down easy. This will be a big matchup. Prediction: Darby Allin ends Knight’s title reign. == Megan Bayne and Lena Kross, the Divine Dominion have been at the top of the AEW women’s tag team division since March and have dispatched every opponent who have come their way. The Brawling Birds, Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter, have been two women who have not backed down from challenging Bayne and Kross. The Brawling Birds have their home country behind them in this match and the momentum may carry over for them to get the win. Prediction: The Brawling Birds take home the gold. == It has been a long and grueling Continental Challenge Cup and the finals will see continental champion Jon Moxley defend his title against Nigel McGuiness. Moxley is back on the All In card after losing the AEW World Championship to Adam Page last year. Moxley is looking for his own personal redemption and it may come at the expense of Nigel McGuiness, who is already battling an injury. McGuiness’ in-ring appearances have been few and far between but getting back in shape to make it through to the end is an accomplishment in and of itself. I don’t think Moxley can afford to lose this match. Prediction: Moxley retains the AEW Continental Championship. == The men’s Casino Gauntlet match will have a title shot waiting for the winner. The match has seen its own share of surprises in the past and this one may not be different. We already know who the initial entrants are: Andrade El Idolo, MJF, Tommaso Ciampa, Mark Davis and Chris Jericho. Nobody knows who else is going to be in this match, which could make for some wild in-ring action. MJF has the edge after winning this match last year at All In. Will he be able to pull it off again or is his focus too much on AEW national champion Andrade? Prediction: It’s a wild one. Somehow, Chris Jericho sneaks away with the victory. == Mercedes Moné has been lusting to get back on top of the AEW women’s division since her return to the ring earlier this year. She won the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament to earn a shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship. After Willow Nightingale defeated Thekla at Redemption, the match at All In became more about the history between Moné and Nightingale than just the championship. Nightingale was the fourth-ever AEW TBS champion and held the belt for 35 days before Moné ended her first reign. Moné held that title for 584 days before Nightingale finally got her revenge. Nightingale was forced to give up her title due to an injury but made her way back to capture the AEW Women’s World Championship. Now, Moné is on her radar again and apparently delivered an on-screen hand injury to Nightingale on the final "Dynamite" before All In. Prediction: Mercedes Moné picks up the title win. == The temps between the teams of Christian Cage and Adam Copeland and Matt and Nick Jackson have turned up ever since they teamed up at Grand Slam Mexico. Things between the teams got even more chaotic on "Dynamite" as Copeland was the last one standing when they butted heads. The AEW world tag titles have meant the world to have for Cope and Cage. But the Young Bucks have been a dominant force in tag team wrestling for years. It’s a fairly important matchup for the wrestling industry and it will be a treat to see these four men in the ring, going up against each other, at the same time. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS Prediction: Cope and Cage retain in a great tag match. == It’s the match everyone is waiting for: Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay for the AEW World Championship. I don’t have to write too much on their history. Anyone who has ever watched pro wrestling knows the epic matches they put on in New Japan – some of the best matches in wrestling history. Both competitors are a little older now, and a little wiser. Omega is on top of the division as the champion after beating MJF at Spring Breakin’. Ospreay won the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament to earn the title shot, which everyone initially thought was going to be against MJF. But now Ospreay has a chance to dethrone his "hero" in Omega and do it in the main event at Wembley Stadium in his home country. Ospreay has been clear that it has always been his dream to be the focal point at Wembley and now he can be that and more. Prediction: It is Will Ospreay’s time. Ospreay wins in a massive main event. == AEW All In begins at 1 p.m. ET and can be purchased in the United States on HBO Max, Amazon Prime, DAZN, PPV.com, YouTube, DirecTV, Sling and Dish Network. The Buy In begins at 11 a.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92dedf2c5335ae104cc07b WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 match card, preview and predictions te 2026-08-29T13:30:07.154Z WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 match card, preview and predictions WWE NXT Heatwave will cap a wild day of professional wrestling on Sunday. Four championship matches and a submission match will be featured on the card as Heatwave takes place at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. The event marks the first singles match for newcomer Zilla Fatu, who burst onto the NXT scene earlier this month. Fatu immediately went after NXT champion Tony D’Angelo and was thrust into a fatal four-way match with the title on the line. It’s one of the marquee matches on the card. Read below for the full card, a preview and predictions. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICK == It’s a rising star versus a legend. Nattie challenged Jaida Parker to a submission match for Heatwave as their rivalry turned up a notch. Parker will have a chance to prove to Nattie and the rest of the WWE Universe that she is who she says she is. Nattie gets a chance to continue to show why she’s the "lowkey legend" who continuously changes the game in the sport. Prediction: Parker pulls out all the stops. == It’s going to be a long night for Myles Borne as he deals with the Vanity Project. First, he teams up with Tavion Heights to go up against Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes. Borne and Heights have only held the tag titles for three weeks after winning it against Baylor and Smokes earlier this month. Prediction: Borne and Heights hang on to win the tag titles. == It won’t be long before Borne is in another match with another Vanity Project member. Jackson Drake is looking for his shot at NXT gold in this North American Championship match. Drake beat Shiloh Hill with the help of Naraku to earn the chance at the title. Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes may be unable to take down Borne, but it could end up being Drake’s night. Prediction: Jackson Drake captures the title SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS == NXT is unifying the Women’s North American Championship and the WWE Women’s Speed Championship. But there’s one wildcard – Kali Armstrong. The former Evolve women’s champion gets her first shot at gold. It will be an uphill battle as Zaria is a worthy champion and Sinclair has proven much in the ring over the last year. Will two reigns come to an end? Prediction: Kali Armstrong has herself a night == Kendal Grey and Kelani Jordan could both be on the main roster right now and be able to swim with the sharks. For now, the NXT Women’s Championship is on the line as Grey goes up against Jordan. Grey has a rocket strapped to her back since she came over from Evolve. Jordan has complained about not getting proper opportunities in NXT as of late. Jordan has a slight advantage since Grey is coming into the match with an ear injury. Jordan is smart enough to use that to her advantage in this one. Prediction: Grey wins this one in a hard-fought battle. == Old NXT, new NXT, a newcomer, an old face – it doesn’t matter. Tony D’Angelo has knocked everyone down since he returned to NXT programming. He now leads the men’s division as the champion but has a huge task in front of him. Grayson Waller is as hungry as ever. Cruz Montana has momentum on his side. Zilla Fatu is looking to make history. D’Angelo has held the NXT Championship for nearly 150 days. He’s the longest reigning champion since Oba Femi in 2025. Could WWE fans see an upset to end Heatwave? Prediction: Zilla Fatu wins the title in his first singles match on NXT. == WWE NXT Heatwave begins at 3 p.m. ET and can be seen on the CW Network in the United States. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92dc852c5335ae104cc030 Miami Dolphins cheerleaders take on a massive mission to boost fan morale this season, Ric Flair update & NFL te 2026-08-29T13:20:05.083Z Miami Dolphins cheerleaders take on a massive mission to boost fan morale this season, Ric Flair update & NFL It's a beautiful morning in Ohio where we're about to hit the road to drive three-hours round-trip for what we hope will be a sub-12:00 cross country race for Screencaps Jr. He's dealing with some congestion and allergies, so we'll see if his oxygen level hangs on. After cross country, all eyes turn to the patio and college football as we hammer out one final beautiful August weekend soaking up summer energy. I don't care if San Jose State gets blown out by 50 by USC, it's football, and it will be on the patio TV. I don't care that I know nothing about Stanford these days. I will figure out a way to have Hawaii-Stanford on the TV. And don't forget about Hamilton, OH attempting to do the unthinkable by making the Little League World Series championship. The U.S. Championship is today at 3:30. BARRED LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM FROM TULSA GETS REINSTATED FOR CHANCE TO PLAY IN WORLD SERIES What caught my eye last night from the world of high school football? How about this piece of art. I know, I know, more Ohio content. I challenge you guys to beat this Norman Rockwell moment. 📩 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 FALCONS QB TUA TAGOVAILOA BOOED BY DOLPHINS FANS AS MIAMI PAYS PRICE FOR FAILED RELATIONSHIP The Miami Dolphins football team might've concluded an 0-3 preseason last night with a 17-12 loss. The team might have a season win total hovering between 3.5 to 4.5 at most sports books. The team might be trotting out Malik Willis as their starter this season. Yes, I'm being serious. But, at least the Dolphins cheerleaders have their back. Let's face it, there are going to be home games this season where the cheerleaders are going to be some of the very few in Hard Rock Stadium that have their backs. Outside of visiting fans, it's going to be a ghost town. Malik Willis? Are you kidding me? DOLPHINS CHEERLEADERS REVEAL NEW UNIFORMS AS RIVALRY WITH COWBOYS RAMPS UP, ROMO DUI MEMES & VRABEL'S PUPPY There's never been more pressure on the Dolphins cheerleaders to literally cheer up a team and fans than this season. It's going to be brutal, but at least the weather will be great and the ladies will be cheering their hearts out. – Chris W. in California writes: I want to commend you for something you brought up in today's Screencaps about how you have done what you can to make sure your son knows how to handle himself when dealing with adults, etc. out in public. It's such a small thing but it makes such a huge difference. I work in education with troubled youth in danger of not graduating and I run a side business during the holiday season. Every year I try to hire at least one or two high school kids for their first job so they have something to put on a resume and a reference if need be. I WORRY LESS ABOUT SCREENS THAN ABOUT THE CHALLENGES TODAY’S TEENS NEVER FACE It is astounding how many of today's youth simply do not know how to have anything even remotely close to a normal conversation with someone in authority or even an adult in general. The moment they have to speak to a human being that isn't someone their age whose nose is also buried in their phone they become blank-faced, mute simpletons, barely able to more than nod or utter a few words at mouse-fart level decibels. I have made it my mission to make sure my two teenage boys (and now I'm working on the third, a 10 year old) know how to simply converse and interact with society. They can go into a store and speak to a sales clerk and ask them questions or tell them what they need. They can sit down with almost any adult and carry on at least some level of small talk and not be remotely intimidated and my God do adults like myself respond to that. What's sad is that when my kids order food at a restaurant or go up to the register and start chatting with the person behind the counter there's this look of shock and dismay because my kids are looking them in the eye, they're not chatting on their phone and then performing good old human interaction and it's such a rarity these days. Bravo to you and anyone else out there that makes this a priority. I don't care how automated we get, how much machines run more and more, there is no substitute for being able to look someone in the eye, shake their hand and string a few sentences together. After all, last time I checked it's still another human being that's going to decide whether to hire you or not, or let you date their kid or hang out with them. At least in civilized society, which is what Screencaps Nation is all about. – Scott K. says: Felt compelled to compliment you on how you seem to be raising Jr.  As a retired school administrator and old basketball coach (years ago), the thing I value the most in young people is how they are able to communicate with adults as they grow older.  Middle School is where this skill is cultivated, although I feel the training/teaching begins much younger.  Eye contact is a habit and skill that must be TAUGHT.  Asking intentional follow up questions is a SKILL and can be TAUGHT.  It pains me to approach young adults who aren't capable of contributing to the conversation.  As adults, I have no clue how they will make it in the real world where it isn't all dark rooms and video games.   If this Facebook video doesn't load, I apologize. It's video of a semi breaking free from the sled and crashing through a concrete wall. Just another night in Ohio. Your move, Florida. – Bob K. in Florida writes: Good luck to your kid this weekend, I will be looking forward to hearing how he did. Growing up with my family in Pittsburgh, my dad and I played all sports, my big sister played basketball, but one day my little sister came home from school her freshman year and said she was going to try out for the cross-country team. We all just scratched our heads and said OK, and of course we supported her and low and behold, her sophomore year she came in 5thin the state until she tragically passed before her junior year, so I have always had a soft spot in my heart for cross country runners. Go get’em kid Thank you for finally showing the garden, it is beautiful, my wife try’s and as they say in the south " bless her heart " never turns out quite like she was hoping. One thing I did notice, I did not know you were a member of the exclusive club, I could be president of this club, so you ask what club is that? It’s the married way over your head club, Mrs. Screencaps looks lovely, and out of your league, and when people see me and my wife, they just look and think, wow, this guy must be filthy rich ( I am not ) or one hell of a salesperson, so which one are you haha. Kinsey: You're not lying, Bob. – Drew emails: I was reading your take on the price of NFL Sunday Ticket amd I agree it is way too high. However, if you are military/veteran or first responder, you can get it for $199 through Govx.com. I have gotten it at this price last year and this year. It worth che king out to save $280. Anyway,  just wanted to pass that along. Have a good one. Kinsey: If you're a Verizon customer, it's like $240 a season. I'll probably get sucked back into signing up at that price even though I plan on watching way less 1 p.m. games this year. There's something about having those 4 p.m. game options in November when it's dark at 6 p.m. – Gen X Warren in Florida checks in: Great work as always with ScreenCaps! I was happy to see Indy Daryl write in! I was glad to see he and his family are doing well. And I understand not writing in after the passing of his father. Also, no only am I also curious about his new office setup, but if he had any running races coming up!Speaking of SC Nation legends, we haven’t heard from Beau in Toledo or Great American Verne from the NW. I hope both are doing great. Lastly, I’m curious where the T’s will be going this winter. Kinsey: I haven't heard from the Ts on their winter plans. Mike T. sends me stuff pretty much every single day. I'm sure he's reading and will provide an update. As for Beau in Toledo, he's around. He's a wild man on Twitter. Trust me, he's around. As for Great American Vern in the PnW, I haven't heard from my buddy lately, but that doesn't mean he's not reading. There's a very good chance I'll get a reply from him 40 minutes after this post goes live. He's probably been busy fishing for salmon. ################### That is it this morning. It's time to hit the road and get this weekend started. Go have a great one. Go explore. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da312c5335ae104cbfe0 NFL restarts social justice messaging while battling domestic abuse, drunk driving and prostitution arrests te 2026-08-29T13:10:09.293Z NFL restarts social justice messaging while battling domestic abuse, drunk driving and prostitution arrests The NFL will again during the 2026 season stencil its end zones and adorn helmets with "Stop Hate" or "End Racism" as part of its social justice messaging even as the league is inundated in arrests, court dates and personal conduct policy investigations having to do with criminal justice. The league wants to advance the message that every person deserves equal economic, political, and social rights, regardless of their background. And that's good. But it is not making any similar messaging push for stopping men getting physical with women, people driving under the influence or stopping human trafficking – even after one of its owners, Jed York of the San Francisco 49ers, got arrested by a human trafficking task force in Ohio in a prostitution sting. 49ERS OWNER JED YORK ARRESTED FOR 'ENGAGING IN PROSTITUTION' IN OHIO, PLEADS NO CONTEST TO LESSER CHARGES So the league is making social justice a priority while criminal justice needs addressing within its ranks. The return of the social justice push for 2026 was first reported by Front Office Sports. A league spokesman told OutKick that clubs will again have the opportunity to select their preferred end zone stencil messaging. The available options for 2026 for the clubs are the same as last year – "Choose Love," "Inspire Change," "End Racism" and "Stop Hate." Clubs can also use "Never Forget" on Week 1, which is in memoriam of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Players can also again select from the four messages for their helmet decals throughout the season. Here's a thought: Any club not picking "Never Forget" on Week 1 is failing, regardless of what they pick the remainder of the season. Despite the NFL's social justice messaging on its fields and player helmets the rest of this year and every year since 2020, the FBI recorded a 51% increase in bias-motivated incidents from 2020 to 2024. The Anti-Defamation League recorded 2,024 antisemitic incidents in 2020, but by 2024 that number had risen to 9,354 — a more than fourfold increase. In 2020, the FBI reported 7,759 hate crimes. That number was at 10,881 in 2025. These rising statistics amid the NFL's social justice campaign is obviously not the league's fault, but it does raise the question whether its audience is the proper target. And if the league can continue a campaign that isn't necessarily stopping hate or racism, why can't it also take on the criminal problems that some of its own employees apparently have? NFL EMPLOYEES' TROUBLING DRIVING INCIDENTS MOUNT, COSTING JOBS AND PUTTING OTHERS AT RISK The two campaigns wouldn't have to be mutually exclusive. The NFL could stencil its end zones with "Stop drinking and driving" just as it will with one of the four options presented to teams for most of the season. The league could perhaps benefit from such messaging in its stadiums and on its helmets because DUI arrests or other traffic incidents involving NFL people are not uncommon. Consider: The Washington Commanders fired tight end coach Ben Steele on the eve of training camp following a DWI arrest in June. Defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander was suspended by the Minnesota Vikings after he pleaded guilty to third-degree DWI.  The Los Angeles Chargers released guard Ben Cleveland after he was arrested on charges of speeding and driving with a limited permit. That arrest came roughly one-and-a-half-years removed from Cleveland being arrested for DUI. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested in Wisconsin for OWI, which is Operating While Intoxicated, unsafe passing, open intoxicants and refusing a breathalyzer. A hearing is scheduled for Sept. 21. The NFL could also benefit from messaging that addresses domestic violence. The league has seen a not insignificant number of its players or others involved in domestic incidents this year. Just this week, Packers running back Josh Jacobs was charged with battery and one other misdemeanor count in an incident allegedly involving his ex-girlfriend. Falcons edge rusher James Pearce was suspended for the first eight games of the season after he was embroiled in a domestic incident and arrested in February. NFL PUTS 'INSPIRE CHANGE' AND 'CHOOSE LOVE' ON FIELDS BUT NOT SO AGGRESSIVE ABOUT ITS DOMESTIC ABUSE ISSUES Ravens receiver Rashod Bateman, Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper, Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson, and free agent receiver Tyreek Hill, also have run afoul of police or courts or both because of domestic issues this year. So, here's an end zone stencil idea the NFL should consider: "Tackle men but don't touch women." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da302c5335ae104cbfd7 ‘Quiet quitting’ in marriage: The subtle signs a spouse has emotionally checked out te 2026-08-29T13:10:08.601Z ‘Quiet quitting’ in marriage: The subtle signs a spouse has emotionally checked out "Quiet quitting," a workplace term for doing only the minimum required, has also been used to describe a pattern in some marriages. In relationships, the informal term refers to spouses who remain together while reducing their emotional effort, communication or involvement in the relationship. Couples may continue managing day-to-day responsibilities, such as household tasks and parenting, even as one partner becomes emotionally and physically disengaged, relationship experts say. ‘NO CONTACT’ ON THE RISE: NEARLY 2 IN 5 AMERICANS CUT TIES WITH LOVED ONES Discussion of the term has gained traction on social media, with users sharing videos and posts about remaining in a marriage while feeling checked out. Licensed marriage and family therapist Lisa Brookes Kift, of Marin Therapy and Counseling in California, told Fox News Digital that a noticeable absence of friction can be an early warning sign. "It’s a myth that an absence of arguing in a relationship automatically means the relationship is healthy," Kift said. "Many are conflict-avoidant and rather than address their feelings, opt to sweep them under the rug, which over the long term erodes the foundation of emotional safety." Kift said a person’s attachment style — patterns of seeking closeness and support in relationships — can influence how they respond to marital distress. CUT OFF BY YOUR ADULT CHILD? PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCHER REVEALS WHAT PARENTS SHOULD DO NEXT "An avoidant style may be more able to stay in their own lane — on their own island — to ride it out, because they are most comfortable resourcing in themselves," she said. Those with a more secure attachment style are less likely to stay in that dynamic, as they may be more inclined to give a partner the benefit of the doubt and believe problems can be worked through, the expert noted. These patterns can be shaped, in part, by early experiences involving trust, worthiness and whether a person’s emotional needs were met, according to Kift. "What did they learn about whether their needs would be met? Whether the most important people to them could be trusted? That they were lovable for who they were and not what they did?" Kift asked. When adult relationships appear to repeat those early disappointments, partners can lose hope, she added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "I’ve seen quite a few people in my therapy practice who have taken this stance, where there have been failed attempts to get emotional and other needs met, leading to hopelessness," Kift said. Kift identified several early signs that a partner may be becoming emotionally disengaged. Left unaddressed, the relationship could shift into what journalist Monica Corcoran Harel described on Oprah’s podcast as "parallel play" — a reference to toddlers playing side by side without meaningfully engaging with one another. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Repairing a marriage requires both partners to re-engage, Kift said, which can be difficult once one spouse has become deeply emotionally detached. "If one has fully checked out, they will not be open to repair," she said, adding that hypervigilance — remaining on guard for hurt or disappointment — can make it difficult for a person to recognize positive changes in their partner. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ For couples willing to work on the relationship, Kift suggests starting with a conversation that feels safe and communicates care. As one example, she suggested saying: "I know it may not have looked like it, but you and our marriage are very important to me. Can we find a time to sit down and talk?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da2f2c5335ae104cbfce Mica Miller’s siblings allege pastor husband forced final hospitalization before her 2024 death te 2026-08-29T13:10:07.909Z Mica Miller’s siblings allege pastor husband forced final hospitalization before her 2024 death This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Mica Miller's siblings are speaking out about the late worship leader's troubled marriage, alleging her estranged husband, South Carolina pastor John-Paul "JP" Miller, had her involuntarily admitted to a mental-health facility. Mica’s family discusses the alleged hospitalization in "Death of the Pastor’s Wife," a three-part true-crime series that premiered Wednesday on Netflix. The documentary delves into her life, marriage and April 2024 death, which authorities ruled a suicide. Mica’s family describes the hospitalization as part of a broader alleged pattern of coercive control during her marriage. SC PASTOR'S WIFE MICA MILLER TOLD POLICE SHE WAS BEING TRACKED BEFORE HER SUICIDE: DOCS LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Her final hospitalization was involuntary, the siblings allege. They claim Miller contacted a mental-health facility and initiated the admission against his wife’s wishes. According to her siblings, Mica was diagnosed with bipolar disorder while she was engaged to Miller, who reportedly took an active role in overseeing her care. They claim she was hospitalized multiple times during the relationship, including shortly before the couple married in 2017. In a handwritten affidavit accompanying her divorce filing reviewed by Fox News Digital, Mica alleged that she had been abused "emotionally, sexually, spiritually, financially, and physically." The family further said that while Mica was hospitalized, Miller took possession of her vehicle, phone and laptop. Her siblings said the computer contained intimate photographs of her. Mica later reported the alleged incident to police, according to the Netflix series. Miller reportedly declined to participate in the documentary. Fox News Digital has reached out to his attorneys for comment. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The documentary relies on interviews with Mica’s relatives, friends, former Solid Rock Church members and divorce attorney, the streaming platform said. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Mica, 30, was found dead at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina on April 27, 2024, two days after serving Miller with divorce papers. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office concluded that she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and closed its investigation. Miller has denied involvement in her death and has not been charged in connection with it. SEND US A TIP He is, however, facing an unrelated federal prosecution over his alleged conduct toward Mica before her death. GOT A TIP? A federal grand jury indicted Miller in December 2025 on charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to investigators, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina on Dec. 18, 2025. Prosecutors allege that he posted a nude photograph of Mica online without her consent, had tracking devices placed on her vehicle, contacted her more than 50 times in one day, interfered with her finances and damaged her tires. READ THE INDICTMENT: Miller's alleged cyberstalking put his wife in "reasonable fear of death and serious bodily injury," according to the federal indictment, which added that his conduct "would be reasonably expected to cause [Mica Miller] substantial emotional distress." Federal authorities say that Miller also lied to investigators when he was questioned about damaging Mica's tires. Investigators later found that Miller purchased a tire-deflation device online and sent messages to others referencing her vehicle, according to the indictment. If convicted, Miller could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison on the cyberstalking charge and two years for making false statements, along with fines of up to $250,000. Miller pleaded not guilty and remains free on a $100,000 bond. MICA MILLER 911 CALL REVEALS FINAL MOMENTS BEFORE HER DEATH AS NC AUTHORITIES CHALLENGE ‘CONSPIRACY THEORIES’ GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Mica’s relatives are also supporting a proposed South Carolina legislation, Bill 702, known as "Mica’s Law." The legislation would recognize coercive control, including sustained psychological, emotional and financial manipulation, within the state’s domestic-violence laws. The bill was referred to the state Senate Judiciary Committee but did not advance during the 2026 legislative session. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da2f2c5335ae104cbfc5 BROADCAST BIAS: Dolly Parton taught the world the way to be universally beloved te 2026-08-29T13:10:07.229Z BROADCAST BIAS: Dolly Parton taught the world the way to be universally beloved When the news broke that Dolly Parton had died at age 80, the networks exploded in tributes and primetime specials about her career in music and acting and her plethora of good works. Everyone remarked on how rare it was that someone could be universally beloved. How could that be done? Some of the answer to that is simple: Be kind to everyone. Be generous in spirit and with your wealth. One crucial thing, especially in the last 10 years, is to steer entirely clear of politics, if such a thing is possible. The media has tried to shame entertainers who refuse to speak on politics. Dolly brought her aura of celebrity and philanthropy in a way that she could escape the shaming attempts. But she perfected the formula a long time ago, ingratiating herself to a broad audience. One of the old TV clips making the rounds was a 1977 interview on ABC with Barbara Walters, who asked questions that could come across as offensive, even hostile. "Dolly, where I come from, would I have called you a hillbilly?" She hinted that parts of her body might be artificial: "Is it all you?" DOLLY PARTON'S LIFE IN HER OWN WORDS: FROM SMOKY MOUNTAINS POVERTY TO COUNTRY MUSIC IMMORTALITY Then, about her appearance in general, Walters pressed: "You don't have to look like this. You're very beautiful. You don't have to wear the blonde wigs. You don't have to wear the extreme clothes, right? ... Do you ever feel that you're a joke that people make fun of you?" Dolly never took offense. Walters had a habit of trying to ask questions the audience at home might be thinking, so these questions were a chance to address them. Perhaps the roughest question was about how she didn’t see much of her husband Carl Dean on the road, so Walters asked if the love was real, and, "Why have a husband away someplace to see six weeks a year?" STEVE DOOCY: THE DOLLY PARTON I SAW WHEN THE CAMERAS STOPPED ROLLING Walters was married four times to three different men, so maybe she was reflecting on her own nature, if not Dolly’s, who was married to her husband for almost 60 years, until he died last year. In 2018, Dolly talked to ABC correspondent David Wright, and he brought up the plot of the movie "9 to 5" and then tried to relate that to President Donald Trump: "The sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot portrayed so effectively in that movie by actor Dabney Coleman hasn’t exactly disappeared from the culture. We have a president of the United States who said the things on that bus." (That would be the audio that leaked in 2016 where Trump mused to "Access Hollywood" host Billy Bush about grabbing women.) Dolly rolled out her usual answer: "I'm not addressing that. I do not get into that. Of course, I have my opinion about everybody and everything. But I learned a long time ago, keep your damn mouth shut if you want to stay in show business. I'm not in politics. I am an entertainer." The ABC correspondent whined, "And yet you’re also a role model." She replied: "Yes, I am. That's why I don't talk about people." After her passing, NBC touted that it had conducted over 50 interviews with Dolly on "Today," and noted that Robert Goldblatt, who helped Dolly create the Broadway musical version of "9 to 5," became the chairman of NBC Entertainment, and they partnered in two "Coat of Many Colors" movies about Dolly’s childhood, in 2015 and in 2016. DOLLY PARTON OFFERED TO TRY EXPERIMENTAL DRUGS IF ‘NO HOPE’ FOR CANCER BATTLE TO HELP OTHERS, SISTER SAYS It was her father’s inability to read and write that spurred Dolly to create her most celebrated charity, the Imagination Library, in 1995. They have distributed over 300 million books to children to promote literacy. That’s a good cause, no matter what your politics might be. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Her other philanthropic works, from funding disaster relief after local wildfires in Tennessee to development of the COVID-19 vaccine, built that ironclad positive reputation. But as you can tell from all of this week’s outpouring of testimony from famous and not-famous people about her kindness and supportive nature, she also built her reputation, day by day, in many interactions with people who were just astonished to be in her presence. To remain humble after all her fame and fortune defies the stereotype of self-obsessed celebrities. To people who have been granted so much, it’s a challenge to give back, and Dolly Parton seemed to return every demand on her attention with patience and grace. It’s no wonder everyone marvels at her example. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da2e2c5335ae104cbfbc Dolly Parton's path from Nashville newcomer to Billboard's No. 1 country music artist of all time te 2026-08-29T13:10:06.491Z Dolly Parton's path from Nashville newcomer to Billboard's No. 1 country music artist of all time Dolly Parton's career as an entertainer spanned roughly seven decades. During that time, the legendary country music star cemented herself as an icon not only in the music industry, but also as a movie star and a philanthropist. From getting her start on "The Porter Wagoner Show" in 1964 to multiple Academy Award nominations, Parton forged a path for herself in the industry and paved the way for female country singers who followed her. DOLLY PARTON’S SIX-DECADE LOVE STORY WITH CARL DEAN BEGAN AT A LAUNDROMAT Here are some of Parton's career highlights. Parton moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in May 1964, the day after graduating from high school, to pursue a career in country music. Three years later, she released her debut album, "Hello, I'm Dolly," in February 1967, which caught the attention of singer Porter Wagoner. He then invited Parton to join him on his TV show, "The Porter Wagoner Show," a few months later, in September 1967. Parton's time on the show provided her with national attention and established her as a recording artist. Her duets with Wagoner, starting with "The Last Thing on My Mind," became major country hits. Their partnership also earned Parton her first Grammy nomination in 1970. In addition to her duets with Wagoner, she also released many of her well-known songs during this era, including "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," "My Tennessee Mountain Home," "Just Because I'm a Woman" and many more. After seven years on the show, Parton felt it was time to pursue a solo career, ultimately leaving the show in 1974. Shortly after leaving the show, Parton released "Love Is Like a Butterfly," which quickly climbed to the top of the Billboard country charts. She continued releasing hit after hit, including "Here You Come Again," off the album with the same name, which earned her first Grammy Award win in 1979. She had 26 songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard country charts, including "The Bargain Store," "Heartbreaker," "Starting Over Again," "Tennessee Homesick Blues" and "Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That." In addition to her own music, Parton found success covering other artists' songs in her own style, including "Stairway to Heaven," "The House of the Rising Sun," "Shine" and others. "Yes, and they loved it. Robert’s been out on tour, so he’s been doing a lot of interviews," she told Hot Press in 2002 about Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant's reaction to her "Stairway to Heaven" cover. "And he seems to make mention of it a lot – I guess because people are asking him about it – and he says something different every time, but he seems to like it. He says he really likes what I did with it, and that makes me feel good." Parton wrote one of her most well-known songs, "I Will Always Love You," in 1973 when she told Wagoner she wanted to leave the show and go solo. When Wagoner responded negatively and all her efforts to get him to understand her reasoning fell on deaf ears, Parton thought she would put all her feelings into a song and play it for him to help him understand. "I said, ‘Porter, sit down. I got something I need to sing to you,’" she told Howard Stern in 2023. "He was just sitting behind his desk and tears started rolling down. He said, ‘That’s just the best song you ever wrote, and you can go if I can produce the song.’" The song was released in 1974 as part of her "Jolene" album, and climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It returned to No. 1 again in 1982 when Parton released a different version for "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." Nearly two decades after the song's initial release, Whitney Houston's version reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it stayed for 14 consecutive weeks. Houston recorded an R&B ballad version of the song for the soundtrack to "The Bodyguard." In addition to staying at the No. 1 spot for 14 weeks, it was Billboard's No. 1 song of 1993, went 19-times Platinum in the U.S., and won two Grammy Awards at the 1994 ceremony. This version of the song is also the highest-selling single written by a female artist. "I almost wrecked, honest to god. I had to pull over to a Walgreens … and listen to the rest of it," Parton told Stern about hearing Houston's version for the first time. "I couldn’t believe my little country sad song could even be done like that … and it was just overwhelming. That was one of the greatest experiences I ever had in my entire life." Two years after leaving "The Porter Wagoner Show," Parton started her own variety show called "Dolly!" in 1976. The show aired 26 half-hour episodes and featured guest stars such as Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Anne Murray and many others. Ten years after that show ended, she released a second variety show, "Dolly," in 1987. The show aired 22 one-hour episodes from September 1987 to May 1988 and was a huge ratings success, featuring guests such as Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Willis and Loretta Lynn as well as Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. In addition to Wagoner, Parton had several other significant collaborations throughout her career. One of her most celebrated partnerships was with Kenny Rogers. The two first connected in 1983 when they recorded the hit song, "Islands In the Stream" together. The song was a massive crossover hit and spent two consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned them a Grammy nomination. The two later released a joint Christmas album in 1984, titled "Once Upon a Christmas," and a year later collaborated on "Real Love," which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart. Nearly 30 years later, they released "You Can't Make Old Friends" in 2013, the title track of Rogers' album with the same name, earning them another Grammy nomination. "It really made me very emotional," Parton told ABC News in September 2013 about the song. "Even when I was recording it I was tearful, and when I was listening to the demo it really just, you know, it certainly summed us up and our relationship. But it also is such a song of friendship of all kinds." Parton also partnered with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt in 1987 to release their highly successful album, "Trio," which largely featured covers, except for "Wildflowers," which was written by Parton for the album. The album reached No. 1 on Billboard's country albums chart and No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and earned the three artists a Grammy. They followed it with "Trio II" in 1999, which featured a highly praised cover of Neil Young's song "After the Gold Rush," which earned them yet another Grammy. In addition to these collaborations, Parton released songs with Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Miley Cyrus and others. After making a name for herself in the music world, she set her sights on movies. Parton made her feature film debut in the 1980 classic comedy "9 to 5," which also starred Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Tomlin, Fonda and Parton played a trio of secretaries who took revenge on their sexist boss by kidnapping him and enacting changes in the workplace in his name. The movie was an instant classic, earning Parton three Golden Globe nominations and an Oscar nomination for best original song for the song she wrote for the film, "9 to 5." Two years later, Parton made a splash with a second critically-acclaimed role in the film "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," playing Miss Mona, a madam at the Chicken Ranch, a long-running Texas brothel. Her role in the film earned her another Golden Globe nomination. She then starred in the 1989 movie "Steel Magnolias," alongside Hollywood heavy-hitters Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts.  Together they portrayed a group of Southern women who banded together during life's good and hard moments, with Parton in particular playing a hair stylist. "I totally related to her. She's not different from me at all, and it wasn't hard for me to play a Southern girl with a Southern accent," she told "Today" in 1989. "And it's not foreign to me, like you said in your intro, for me to do hair, 'cause I grew up doing my sister's hair, my friends' hair – I started cutting and bleaching in a salon on my own at 15 years old and I loved it." Throughout her career, she also appeared in the films "Rhinestone," "Straight Talk," "The Beverly Hillbillies," "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous," "Joyful Noise" and others, including appearing on three episodes of "Hannah Montana." Parton received many accolades during her roughly seven decades in the entertainment industry. Since releasing her first album in 1967, Parton has received a total of 55 Grammy Award nominations, resulting in 10 wins. Her first win came in 1979 in the female country vocal performance for her song "Here You Come Again." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE She later won awards for "9 to 5," "Trio," "The Grass Is Blue," "Shine" and other projects, with her final nomination coming in 2025 for best audiobook narration and storytelling recording for her memoir, "Behind The Seams: My Life In Rhinestones." Her music was also celebrated in the film world, with two Academy Award nominations for best original song. The first came in 1981 for her song, "9 to 5," and the second in 2006 for the song, "Travelin' Thru," featured in the movie, "Transamerica." Parton received six Golden Globe nominations over her career, including three connected to "9 to 5" and one for her performance in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." She also won an Emmy Award for outstanding television movie as an executive producer of "Christmas on the Square." She also won 10 CMA Awards out of 45 nominations, including entertainer of the year in 1978, five ACM Awards and seven CMT Awards. Parton was honored in other ways, in addition to the many awards she accumulated throughout her career. In 1984, the singer received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. She later received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2006, recognizing her contributions to American culture. In 2022, Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Two years later, Billboard named Parton the No. 1 country music artist of all time. "People usually [say] ‘Dolly rocks’ or ‘you rock’ or ‘you’re a rock star.’ I thought they just meant that I was cool, and I took that as a great compliment," she told Billboard in February 2022 about the induction. "But now I’m going to have to take it literally!" Apart from her work as an entertainer, Parton was also known for her philanthropy. She started the Imagination Library in 1995, which sends free books to children around the world from birth to age five, no matter their families' economic status. She was inspired to create the program by her father, who never learned to read or write. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS According to the organization's website, over three million kids have registered and over 330 million books have been gifted since the program started. "When I was growing up in the hills of East Tennessee, I knew my dreams would come true. I know there are children in your community with their own dreams," Parton said in a statement on the website. "They dream of becoming a doctor or an inventor or a minister. Who knows, maybe there is a little girl whose dream is to be a writer and singer. The seeds of these dreams are often found in books and the seeds you help plant in your community can grow across the world." Parton showed off her business knowledge when she opened her own theme park called Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in 1986. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Not only was the theme park popular, drawing about four million visitors annually, it also provided job opportunities for thousands of people in the area, proving Parton was all about giving back to her community. "The Smokies – and the wonderful people who work here – are what make Dollywood so different than many of the other theme parks around the world," she told National Geographic in January 2024, per People. "We’re right on the front porch of the most-visited national park in the country, so we take what God gave us and use it to dream up the big dreams we want our guests to experience while they are here riding rides and making memories." In addition to her own chart-toppers, Parton wrote many songs for other artists which were also big hits. Included in the list are "Kentucky Gambler," which she wrote for Merle Haggard and became a No. 1 country hit in 1975, and "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" for Bill Phillips, which became a top 10 country hit. She also wrote "Waltz Me to Heaven" for Waylon Jennings, "The Stranger" for Kenny Rogers," "I'm In No Condition" for Hank Williams Jr., "Love, You’re So Beautiful Tonight" for Willie Nelson and "There'll Always Be Music" for Tina Turner. These are far from all the songs she wrote, as it is reported that Parton had a catalog of over 3,000 songs penned by her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da2d2c5335ae104cbfb3 Pop star-turned-Dem candidate’s defense of graphic murder video resurfaces in key House race te 2026-08-29T13:10:05.800Z Pop star-turned-Dem candidate’s defense of graphic murder video resurfaces in key House race In a 2016 interview, Latin Grammy Award-winning artist and Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido defended a fellow singer against criticism for a graphic music video that depicted acts of sexual violence and murder. In the video production of "Fuiste Mía" or "You were mine" by Gerardo Ortiz, a singer walks in on his girlfriend cheating on him. After shooting her lover, he then handcuffs her to a pole, blindfolds her, and gropes her before putting her in the trunk of his car and setting it on fire. In response to backlash, Pulido defended Ortiz, calling the video a matter of artistic direction. "I've made videos with suggestive images; some have stayed, others have been edited, and still others were never used. That's the decision of the artist and their team," Pulido said in response to public backlash against the production. Pulido’s resurfaced response to the music video is the latest in a series of controversies he has tried to downplay as he pursues a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 15th Congressional District — one of the country’s most competitive seats. FORMER DISNEY TEEN STAR EXPOSES CHILLING WARNING SIGNS OF PREDATORY BEHAVIOR IN HOLLYWOOD Pulido is best known for Tejano, or Mexican–Spanish folk-style, songs like "Desvelado" and "Se Murió de Amor," and received five nominations for a Latin Grammy Awards, winning Best Tejano Album in 2025 and 2022. He filed to run for Congress in Texas’ 15th District, challenging Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas. A two-term incumbent, she last won election to the district in 2024 in a 57.1% to 42.9% victory over Democratic nominee Michelle Vallejo.  Along the way, Pulido has drawn scrutiny for a resurfaced history of posting links to explicit websites on his personal X account — as well as for a social media post of what appeared to be him urinating on President Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Pulido has shrugged off criticism for both, stating in 2024 that it's "it’s impossible to have Twitter and not watch porn," and that he had only poured water on Trump’s star as a joke. More notably, Pulido has also had to fend off criticisms of bringing a registered sex offender to a Texas middle school benefit concert in 2018. DEM TIED TO CARTEL OPERATIVE SAYS 'WHITE NATIONALISTS' JOINING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT TO 'HUNT DOWN PEOPLE' In that case, Pulido denied knowledge of his associate’s status at the time and has dismissed coverage of it as a "nothing story," according to Axios. Similarly, in his defense of Ortiz, Pulido downplayed the music video, arguing that viewers had become accustomed to increasingly graphic images. "What happens when there's a [car] accident?" Pulido asked, comparing the music video to real-life instances of tragedy. "Traffic doesn't flow because people slow down or even stop to see what happened; something similar happens with the regional Mexican genre when these kinds of incidents occur. Pulido in the 2016 interview also noted that he didn't agree always with his fellow artists' depictions of women but said he believes everyone is entitled to an opinion. When asked about the music video and Pulido's response to it, his campaign framed it as a distraction from other elements in the race, including controversy on the Republican side of the aisle. "This is emblematic of national Republicans doing anything and everything to distract voters from what are very real — not based on a fictional video — child abuse accusations against Monica De La Cruz and her refusal to release the Epstein files after thousands of girls were trafficked and abused," a Pulido campaign spokesperson said. De La Cruz's former husband, Johnny Hernández, accused her of verbally abusing his 14-year-old daughter from a previous relationship in 2021 divorce proceedings. Authorities did not press charges or open an investigation into the allegations. "Monica De La Cruz knows she’s losing, so she’s deploying the RNC to do her dirty work and deliberately mischaracterized a decade-old Spanish-language interview, in which Bobby said he respects artists’ right to make their own music – a right that Republicans used to believe in but apparently don’t when it comes to their opponents," the campaign added. DEM RIPPED FOR ‘DISGUSTING’ ABSENCE ON BILL TO PUNISH VIOLENT CRIMINALS AFTER GIRL STRANGLED IN GRISLY KILLING At least one Republican onlooker is left unconvinced by the defense of the music video — and defenses of other past behaviors. "Bobby Pulido has spent his entire adult life defending perverts and predators while lashing out at members of law enforcement who keep Texans safe. He is a truly sick individual who is morally rotten," Zach Kraft, a spokesperson for the Republican National Committee (RNC), said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Having cleared their respective primaries, Pulido and De La Cruz will face off in the state's general elections on Nov. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da2a2c5335ae104cbf9d Nvidia’s AI advantage is moving beyond the GPU te 2026-08-29T13:10:02.804Z Nvidia’s AI advantage is moving beyond the GPU The new generation of data center systems is increasing efficiency with smarter traffic control instead of just more processor cycles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92d7da2c5335ae104cbf77 StackQuarry Opens Software Research Library Focused On the Costs That Appear After Purchase te 2026-08-29T13:00:10.424Z StackQuarry Opens Software Research Library Focused On the Costs That Appear After Purchase Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92cc212c5335ae104cb7ca One question about the Constitution puts liberals’ appetite for sweeping change to the test te 2026-08-29T12:10:09.027Z One question about the Constitution puts liberals’ appetite for sweeping change to the test Fox News Digital spoke with attendees and activists at Friday’s March on Washington who voiced support for systemic political change, from sweeping reforms to bringing socialist policies to their hometowns as DSA-backed candidates notch primary victories ahead of the midterms. "I would definitely advocate for that from ground, up, like abolishing [the Constitution], rewriting it, including people's voices that haven't been included on there as well," Sravya, a Washington, D.C. told Fox News Digital. "I would probably also rewrite all the oppressive amendments that are in there targeting marginalized individuals." "March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote" was held Friday at the Lincoln Memorial held on the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, organized by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. Fox News Digital spoke with a handful of attendees, asking whether they would support abolishing and rewriting the Constitution and whether DSA policies are good for the direction of America — questions that drew support from some of those interviewed. SOCIALISTS LAUNCH RADICAL PLATFORM TO ABOLISH THE US SENATE IN BID TO FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM AMERICA Democratic leaders including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders took the stage to rally attendees around voting-rights and civil-rights protections. "I think so," Sravya added when asked if the Senate should be abolished. "Or reconstructing it from ground up. I think that would be important because we have a lot of older leaders there currently that have been there for years. I think it needs a whole systemic reform." SEN DEB FISCHER: THE LEFT'S WAR ON THE SENATE AND SUPREME COURT PUTS OUR REPUBLIC AT RISK "I'm in full support of abolition of the colonial structures that cause terror to all marginalized and oppressed people," responded Darius from Maryland when asked the same question. Abolishing the Senate in one of the goals for the DSA platform, and several march attendees echoed the broader push for systemic change while also backing policies associated with Democratic Socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. DSA-backed candidates have defeated incumbent or establishment-backed Democrats in primaries from Colorado and New York to Pennsylvania and Michigan. There was also an appetite for more Mamdani-style candidates and eager to bring his agenda to their own hometowns. MAMDANI CLAIMS DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS CAN WIN ‘ANYWHERE’ AS DEMOCRATS FEUD OVER PARTY’S FUTURE "Yeah. I would definitely like that," Kassandra, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, said when asked whether she would like to see her state move in the direction of Mamdani's New York. Kassandra, a former volunteer for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, pointed to universal health care, unions and removing money from politics as priorities. BERNIE SANDERS, DSA REVEAL DEMANDS FOR DEM PARTY AFTER SOCIALISTS SWEEP NEW YORK ELECTIONS "I definitely do think we should probably get on board with some universal health care like I said my biggest thing money out of politics," said Kassandra. "I feel like [El-Sayed] is very like [pro] union. He wants to get everyone together and like support all different religions all different races and I really value human rights as a therapist." Kassandra said there have been policies that are aligned with socialism that have come from previous presidents that were beneficial. Asked to identify specific examples, she declined to answer. MAMDANI CLASHES WITH DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS' PUSH TO ABOLISH POLICE AND PRISONS Esteban, a New Jersey resident who works in New York City, said he has seen a "huge shift" since Mamdani took office. "I feel like someone who's lived through a lot of mayoral terms in many different cities, this is probably the most change I've seen so quickly," he said. "So far what I'm seeing is good change." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92cc202c5335ae104cb7c1 Strange Georgia crime-scene clues blow hole in theory of mom’s mysterious death, family says te 2026-08-29T12:10:08.355Z Strange Georgia crime-scene clues blow hole in theory of mom’s mysterious death, family says A negative toxicology report, missing teeth and an unusually positioned driver’s seat are fueling renewed questions into the unexplained 2020 death of Georgia mother Natalie Jones. "The Truth About Natalie," a six-part Audiochuck series, examines the 27-year-old’s life before her disappearance, the circumstances surrounding her death and a questionable overdose theory. The series draws from case files, crime-scene evidence, candid interviews with family members and a volunteer advocate, along with independent forensic analysis. Jones’ mother, Elaine Gordon, told Fox News Digital that friction with investigators began during the search. She alleged that a detective accused her of interfering as she pressed for answers. DETECTIVES' TRUE CRIME PODCAST TAKES FRESH SHOT AT KILLER WHO VANISHED AFTER CAUGHT-ON-CAMERA MURDER "What did they expect me to do, sit at home and be quiet? And I still want somebody to answer this for me: How do we even know Natalie left that lake house in the first place?" Gordon told Fox News Digital. Gordon also questioned whether investigators thoroughly interviewed everyone connected to her daughter’s final hours. Jones disappeared after reportedly leaving a friend’s lake house in Jackson’s Gap, Alabama, on July 4, 2020, in a bright pink 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. She planned to drive home to Heard County, Georgia. At 12:52 a.m. the following morning, her phone sent its last outgoing text to the mother of a former boyfriend. "I made it. Thanks." The message did not indicate where Jones had arrived. Cellphone data reviewed in the podcast indicated that on July 5, Jones’ phone connected with towers across Heard County in a scattered pattern, including on the opposite side of the county from her home. Cellular activity stopped shortly after 5 a.m. Later that morning, Jones failed to arrive at her sister’s home to babysit her children, prompting the family to contact police. Nearly three months passed without answers. Then, in October 2020, a property owner’s nephew discovered Jones’ vehicle off Roosterville Road in rural Heard County, covered in thick vegetation. UC DAVIS FRATERNITY STUDENT'S 2001 DEATH RULED A SUICIDE AFTER 29 STAB WOUNDS QUESTIONED IN TRUE CRIME PODCAST Heard County Sheriff’s Office deputies found Jones deceased in the driver’s seat, slumped toward the driver’s side door, wearing the same clothes she had worn to the gathering. Her body showed advanced decomposition and partial mummification. The medical examiner could not determine Jones’ cause or manner of death. GOLDEN STATE KILLER INVESTIGATOR FINDS ‘RED FLAGS’ IN MARILYN MONROE DEATH SCENE DECADES LATER Although investigators said they found no evidence of foul play, the podcast highlighted several details that left Jones’ family scrambling for answers. Crime-scene photos showed the driver’s seat reclined and pushed farther back than Jones, who stood 5 feet, 5 inches tall, would have kept it. Strands of her hair were wedged along the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle’s trunk had been popped open. Jones’ cellphone, rhinestone sandals, belt and white sunglasses were unaccounted for. Several of her teeth were also missing. Investigators found a small bag inside the car, possibly containing methamphetamine, but the GBI Crime Lab recovered no fingerprints from it. Jones’ toxicology screening came back negative for drugs. In 2021, family advocate Jennifer Peterson petitioned the Heard County Superior Court to impanel a special grand jury to examine Jones’ death, including the possible involvement of a former boyfriend who had been identified as a person of interest, but never charged in the case. In 2022, the district attorney told Peterson that the case was being closed. "We have raised serious questions, inconsistencies and concerns, and too often it feels like they are dismissed, minimized or ignored," Peterson told Fox News Digital. By 2023, law enforcement and the district attorney’s office had stopped responding to her, Peterson said. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "At some point, you have to ask, ‘Who polices the police?’ And what does it take for someone with the authority to simply say, ‘I’ll listen, I’ll look at it, and I’ll help?’ We are still waiting for that person. Hopefully, someone can help us." Peterson contacted Audiochuck podcast host Sean Kipe in March 2023. "What bothers me most is that authorities pushed an accidental overdose theory even though Natalie’s toxicology report came back completely clean," Kipe told Fox News Digital. "Combining that negative drug test with missing evidence like her phone, shoes and teeth makes it nearly impossible to accept the official explanation." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Kipe said Heard County authorities have not contacted him since the podcast’s release. He added, however, that several law enforcement officers from the area reached out to him with doubts about the overdose theory. The Heard County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital that investigators are still seeking leads in the case and that if "anything comes in, we will be glad to run it down." The Heard County DA’s Office referred the inquiry to the West Georgia Judicial Circuit DA’s Office, which was not immediately available for comment. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE "My ultimate hope is to bring Natalie’s mother and children the closure they deserve after years of unanswered questions," Kipe said. SEND US A TIP "By sharing this story with a wide audience, we want to compel authorities to reopen the investigation into Natalie’s death and encourage anyone with information about the case to come forward." GOT A TIP? For Gordon, the podcast also offers an opportunity to show listeners who her daughter was beyond the unanswered questions surrounding her death. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I want everybody to know how loved Natalie was and how much she loved her boys, Trent and Isaac. She wanted a better life for the three of them," Gordon said. "She was excited about her future." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Gordon said that before she disappeared, Jones had bought land and was planning to build a home there for her two young sons. She also had plans to attend college. The first three episodes of "The Truth About Natalie" are available now, with new episodes released each Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92cc1f2c5335ae104cb7b8 Dolly Parton's favorite Southern dishes, from chicken and dumplings to banana pudding te 2026-08-29T12:10:07.667Z Dolly Parton's favorite Southern dishes, from chicken and dumplings to banana pudding As the world mourns country music icon Dolly Parton following her death at age 80, her favorite Southern dishes offer a taste of the traditions she cherished throughout her life. "We were born cooking, as they say," Parton told Food Network of growing up as one of 12 children in Tennessee. "All of my life, I remember being in the kitchen with somebody because life just centered around the kitchen." Parton said she learned to cook from "all those wonderful relatives" she watched in the kitchen. 'GOLDEN GIRLS' KITCHEN COMES TO LIFE WITH CHEESECAKE AND '80S NOSTALGIA "If I were giving you tips, I'd probably get a notice from the health department because I like to use a lot of butter," she told Food Network. "You've got to use a little bit of the things that really make things taste good if you're going after that soul food, so to speak. You've gotta use some grease — bacon grease, mainly." The signature dishes Parton said she often prepared and liked to eat showcased her Southern roots.  She published two cookbooks: "Dolly's Dixie Fixin's" in 2006 and, with her sister Rachel Parton George, "Good Lookin' Cookin'" in 2024. Parton also endorsed several food and cooking products, including cake mixes and frozen meals, throughout her career. FROM FONDUE TO CASSEROLES: CLASSIC 1960S FOODS THAT DEFINED A GENERATION "I'm a really, really good cook," Parton told Wired in 2020. "I'm not a gourmet cook. My food is not pretty, but it's good." Below are some of the Queen of Country Music's favorite foods. A recipe for the Southern classic appeared in "Dollywood Presents: Tennessee Mountain Home Cooking," published in 1989. Decades later, Parton said in an interview with Country Living, "When I think about my mama, I think about some chicken and dumplings." 6 ICONIC AMERICAN RESTAURANTS STILL SERVING UP NOSTALGIA AND CLASSIC FLAVORS "I like a good meatloaf. It's easy to make," she told the publication. "But I also love to make chicken and dumplings. I get a couple of chickens, and I get enough for everyone because everyone loves my chicken and dumplings!" The 1989 recipe associated with Parton begins by simmering a whole chicken with onion and celery leaves in salted water, according to The Kitchn. Parton said it would take her "all day" to make chicken and dumplings the way she liked them. "I may read a while or try to relax while I check in on my cooking," she told Country Living. "It's the same thing with a meatloaf or fried chicken." But Parton wouldn't give away all the details of her famous dish. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I don't give out the recipe," she said. "Mine is all these secret ingredients — and the main one is love." One of Parton's favorite breakfast foods was biscuits and gravy. "Everybody makes biscuits, but how many people make buttermilk biscuits unless you really are from the South?" Parton said in a 2023 interview with Eater. "I love it all. I eat gravy and biscuits at least once a week for breakfast with sausage or whatever. With the same pan, I'll get a biscuit and put apple butter or jam or jelly on there. Whatever looks good. There’s no bad way to eat a biscuit." Parton described herself as more of a cook than a baker, but banana pudding was among her favorite desserts. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Everybody loves banana pudding," she said on ABC's "Good Morning America" in 2022. "That was always one of my favorite things, a big old bowl of banana puddin'." A recipe for the Southern staple, inspired by her mother's method, is included in "Dolly's Dixie Fixin's" and calls for a 12-ounce box of vanilla wafers and five to six sliced bananas. Parton admitted to Wired that potatoes were her weakness. "Every diet I ever fell off of has been because of a potato," Parton said. "Either french fries or mashed potatoes or baked potatoes. Potato, potato, potato! I never met a spud I didn't like." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Parton said a mayonnaise-based potato salad was her go-to dish to bring to a barbecue. She recalled that Sunday fried chicken served with potato salad was "one of the greatest things ever" from her childhood. "When that happened at our church and that big bowl of potato salad got there, you didn't have to worry," she said during an interview on the "Today" show in 2022. "Even [if] it was sunny, it wasn't gonna last that long! It wasn't gonna go bad … not if I was around!" Another love of Parton's was roast pork, "especially the fatty part," Parton said in a 1992 interview with The New York Times. "I can't help it. The greasier the food, the better." Parton revealed to the Times in 1992 that one of her favorite meals to serve guests was roast pork with green beans, turnip greens and fried okra.  Chess pie, a traditional Southern custard-style pie typically made with eggs, sugar, butter and flour or cornmeal, was Parton's favorite pie, she told USA Today in 2019. "I don't eat much cake," she said. "I usually have pie on my birthday. My favorite pie is chess pie. That is 'chess,' not 'chest,' pie." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92cc1f2c5335ae104cb7af Meghan Markle's acting U-turn exposes 'lingering problem' after six years of reinventions: experts te 2026-08-29T12:10:07.035Z Meghan Markle's acting U-turn exposes 'lingering problem' after six years of reinventions: experts Meghan Markle spent years trying to reinvent herself after leaving royal life — but her latest move could bring her right back to where she started. With Season 3 of "The Gentlemen" officially greenlit, the Duchess of Sussex remains in talks to join Guy Ritchie's hit drama, People magazine reported, contradicting earlier reports that the potential deal had fallen through. No deal has been finalized, the outlet said. "If she returns now, it raises the obvious question — what happened to all those other identities she tried on after leaving royal life?" Kinsey Schofield, host of YouTube's "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Fox News Digital. MEGHAN MARKLE’S ACTING RETURN COULD SPARK FRESH PROBLEMS WITH PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON: EXPERT "Podcaster, producer, lifestyle entrepreneur, philanthropist, media mogul," said Schofield. "Returning to acting would suggest that the most viable professional identity Meghan has found may ultimately be the one she walked away from." The talks are in "very early stages," Deadline previously reported. It’s unclear how many episodes she would appear in. The series, which stars Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Giancarlo Esposito, is filmed in the U.K. and set in England. Meghan has already dipped her toe back into acting. In 2025, she filmed a small cameo as herself in Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming comedy "Close Personal Friends," starring Brie Larson, Lily Collins, Jack Quaid and Henry Golding. The potential role in "The Gentlemen," however, would mark a more significant return to scripted acting after leaving "Suits." WATCH: MEGHAN MARKLE COULD REVIVE CAREER WITH SHOCKING ACTING RETURN: EXPERT "The Gentlemen" follows Eddie Horniman (Theo James), who unexpectedly inherits his father’s title as Duke of Halstead and the family’s sprawling estate after his father dies — only to discover that Halstead Manor sits atop a massive cannabis operation and that his reckless older brother has been passed over. Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR, told Fox News Digital that Meghan's potential Hollywood comeback could expose the challenge that has followed her for years: finding an identity once the camera stops rolling that sticks. "This has been the lingering problem for Meghan all these years: what is her identity?" he said. "She's ridden a carousel of career horses. Yet for all the rotations, nothing has seemingly stuck." In a statement shared with The New York Times, a spokesperson for the Sussexes said, "On the heels of a wonderful trip with family and friends this summer, Harry and Meghan have decided to spend an extended period in the U.K. this autumn. They are excited to have their children spend more time in the country that’s such an important part of their family’s story." The spokesperson confirmed that the couple's business operations will remain based in the U.S. Meghan and Harry will also keep their California home. People magazine reported that Meghan's potential acting project contributed to the couple's decision to return to Britain. Schofield isn't convinced that filmmakers will now embrace Meghan with open arms. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I'm still skeptical that this represents some grand Hollywood comeback," she said. "Meghan has spent six years in [California] with a multimillion-dollar Netflix relationship, enormous name recognition and Tyler Perry on speed dial. If acting was genuinely her ambition, she was already standing in arguably the best place in the world to pursue it." "That said, 'The Gentlemen' would be a clever choice," she noted. "It's an established hit with a strong creative pedigree, so she wouldn't have to carry the project herself. But first, she has to prove she can disappear into a character rather than have every scene become about Meghan Markle." In 2022, when asked by Variety whether she would ever return to acting, Meghan replied: "I’m done." "I guess never say never, but my intention is to absolutely not," she said at the time. Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Meghan has launched a series of ventures with mixed results.  LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Her high-profile Spotify partnership ended in 2023 after her podcast, "Archetypes," produced one season. Her planned Netflix animated series "Pearl" was scrapped before reaching production. Her lifestyle brand, originally launched as American Riviera Orchard, endured a prolonged rollout before being relaunched to As Ever in 2025. In March 2026, a Sussex spokesperson confirmed that her Netflix lifestyle series, "With Love, Meghan," would continue as seasonal specials rather than return for a third season. Dan Wakeford, founder of Celebrity Intelligence, told Fox News Digital that after years of reinvention, Meghan may have little to lose by returning to the career that first put her in the spotlight. "The honest picture is more complicated than any of the tabloid headlines and narratives about the empire," he explained. "'With Love, Meghan' became a punchline when it needed to be a launchpad. And when the show was mocked, it poisoned the well for As Ever as well, because the credibility was gone. The problem is that she and Harry believed the big Netflix deals and Spotify checks meant they had leverage when, actually, the checks were the leverage." "The most interesting path forward for Meghan, and several sources raised this unprompted to Celebrity Intelligence, is a return to acting would actually be a wise move," he continued. "Find an extraordinary script the way Demi Moore did with 'The Substance' and do something that shocks people. Get away from this princess arc and go back to what you loved and what made you famous in the first place." Meghan, daughter of Emmy-winning lighting director Thomas Markle, got her start in Hollywood with bit parts on shows like "Fringe" and "The League." She was also a suitcase model on "Deal or No Deal" before becoming a series regular as Rachel Zane in the legal drama "Suits." She filmed her final scenes in 2017 following her engagement, and her final episode aired in April 2018. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "Of all the professional reinventions Meghan has attempted, acting makes the most sense," said Schofield. "She has legitimate experience doing it. She spent years working consistently on 'Suits.' There's nothing embarrassing about returning to the profession that originally made her successful." "What I find amusing is the contradiction," she said. "Meghan spent years presenting herself as though acting was something she had evolved beyond. Perhaps the great reinvention is discovering that the original brand worked better than all the rebrands." Stepping back in front of the camera could work in Meghan’s favor. Recent polls have placed both Harry and Meghan near the bottom of the royal family’s popularity rankings in Britain, ahead of only former Prince Andrew, People magazine reported. But if there's one thing Meghan has consistently proven, it's her ability to command attention — the enduring power of the so-called "Markle Sparkle." "Meghan brings something you cannot manufacture with a marketing budget, and that's global curiosity," said Schofield. "Love her or loathe her, people will watch the first episode just to see whether she can still act. Every photograph from the set becomes international news. Every trailer gets dissected. Every interview generates headlines." "From a publicity standpoint, I completely understand why a producer might take that gamble," she said. "The question is whether the spectacle surrounding Meghan ultimately serves the story or overwhelms it. But there's an enormous difference between attracting attention and building a sustainable career. The real test is whether anybody wants to see Meghan's character again once the novelty wears off." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92cc1e2c5335ae104cb7a6 U.S. debt blows past $40 trillion, jeopardizing quality of life for every American te 2026-08-29T12:10:06.311Z U.S. debt blows past $40 trillion, jeopardizing quality of life for every American America’s national debt is climbing higher with few solutions in sight. Total public debt outstanding exceeded $40 trillion for the first time in history — that's nearly $300,000 per household. This figure should alarm every American, yet years of political promises of easy fixes have dulled the public’s sense of urgency. As America races past the grim, $40-trillion milestone, it is essential to confront why such a high debt is an existential threat to our republic and what realistic solutions remain. The most common benchmark is the debt-to-GDP ratio. Total U.S. public debt now exceeds 124% of GDP. Only a handful of countries rank worse — among them Sudan, Venezuela, and stagnant developed economies like Japan, Greece and Italy. $50 TRILLION IN DEBT IS NOT A DISTANT THREAT. AMERICA IS SPEEDING TOWARDS IT No country should aspire to rank among the highest in this metric, yet America does. Even debt held by the public, over $32 trillion, stands near 100% of GDP. And according to the Congressional Budget Office, it's projected to reach 120% by 2036. TRUMP INTERVENES AS HOUSE GOP REVOLT PUTS SAVE AMERICA ACT AT CENTER OF SPENDING SHOWDOWN A rising debt-to-GDP ratio signals America’s eroding capacity to service existing obligations without heavy reliance on borrowing. Overwhelming national debt slows economic growth, puts upward pressure on inflation and interest rates, reduces investor confidence, diminishes the American dollar’s standing as the global currency and may even spur a fiscal crisis. These aren't just theoretical risks — exorbitant debt produces concrete economic damage. One outcome is the crowding-out effect. Here’s how it works: TOP JPMORGANCHASE EXEC WARNS REGULATORY PROPOSAL COULD SQUEEZE CREDIT FOR MILLIONS OF SMALL BUSINESSES The government borrows to pay back debt obligations. It does so by selling bonds to finance deficits. This reduces the supply of available funds in the market. The result is upward pressure on interest rates and less capital for private investment. This makes it more difficult for businesses to borrow and invest in job creation, innovation and expansion or for individuals to take out loans. In short, more debt means less free-flowing money in the economy. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that for every dollar the deficit increases, private investment falls by 33 cents. Still more, an additional $1 trillion in debt reduces long-run U.S. capital stock of productive assets by 0.7-0.8%. More government debt means less private capital formation, slower productivity growth, and, ultimately, less money in the pockets of Americans. These effects are quiet but damaging. Unlike sudden shocks to the economy — trade disruptions, technological developments or global conflicts — the debt compounds over time. It’s a handy tool for politicians to paper over today’s problems with massive amounts of spending while shifting the burden to future generations. JOHN ADAMS MADE A TERRIFYING PREDICTION. AMERICA IS CLOSE TO PROVING HIM CORRECT Some politicians have absurdly denied the danger of the debt, instead convincing the public that America can spend without limit. The theory undergirding that argument is Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and has been advocated by Democrat New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders’s top economist. They argue that an issuer of fiat currency as powerful as the United States can always spend its way out of crisis. Yet they disregard crowding-out effects, the erosion of consumer confidence and the fact that currency ultimately rests on real economic value. Treating the dollar as unlimited political fuel is a sure path to runaway inflation and a loss of fiscal credibility. Prudent economic policy means confronting sustained levels of deficit spending and high national debt before the two grow further out of control. Net interest costs have already surpassed $1 trillion annually and are projected to climb sharply, reaching more than $2 trillion within a decade and consuming a greater share of federal revenues. The straightforward solution is to eliminate federal deficits and balance the budget. Recent data records a $1.8 trillion deficit in 2025. The government must instead run a surplus and begin repaying its outstanding debt obligations. Restraining spending growth — particularly in major entitlement programs driving long-term imbalances — and unleashing the American economy via policies that expand the productive private sector are essential. Incremental efficiency efforts, including state-level DOGE reform, help at the margin, but structural reform is necessary to ensure a sustainable budget. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Both parties spent the United States into this $40 trillion mess, so it is the bipartisan responsibility of lawmakers to commit themselves to decisive fiscal action now. Inaction guarantees higher interest payments, reduced private investment, diminished fiscal flexibility in times of crisis and a heavier tax or inflation burden on future generations. The clock is ticking, and the choice is simple: Act now or mortgage America's future. Michael Bicksel is a former member of the Heritage Foundation’s Young Leaders Program. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92c76d2c5335ae104cb6fb Macklin Celebrini explains why he didn't take Sharks to the cleaners with max contract te 2026-08-29T11:50:05.475Z Macklin Celebrini explains why he didn't take Sharks to the cleaners with max contract He may only be heading into his third NHL season, but San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini is already on the cusp of being one of the league's highest-paid players by AAV ever. The five-year, $94 million extension he signed this summer kicks in for the 2027-28 season and will see him making an AAV of $18.8 million per season. Sharks GM Mike Grier was no doubt more than happy to pay this, but what's wild is that Celebrini left a nice chunk of change on the table. SHARKS STAR MACKLIN CELEBRINI JUST MADE AN IMPRESSIVE BIT OF NHL AND VIDEO GAME HISTORY According to Sportsnet, the most a player can be paid per season is 20% of the team's salary cap. That meant Celebrini could've asked for $20.8 million per year, and the team probably would've done it. However, Celebrini is playing the long game to make sure the team is competitive in the years to come. "I want to make sure that with where the (NHL salary) cap was going, that the number made sense for the team first and foremost," Celebrini said. "Making sure that everyone can get paid and that we're in a good spot to build the way we want to build, I felt like we kind of landed on that number. "Keeping a little bit more flexibility for everyone, and I mean it's not really a bad thing. I'm committed to this team and this organization." THE TALLEST PLAYER EVER SELECTED IN THE NHL BLEW MINDS IN HIS DEBUT WITH THE SAN JOSE SHARKS That extra $2 million will certainly come in handy down the line, especially when the Sharks really start to get competitive again, and they will. I don't think we're more than a few years away from the team being a big free agent destination again. They missed the playoffs by a few points last season, and with young stars like Celebrini, Will Smith, William Eklund, and Michael Misa, players will certainly be interested in signing. The Sharks get their preseason underway on September 20 in Anaheim against a Ducks team that would kill for some cap flexibility right now, and then will open their regular season slate on October 1 at home against the Florida Panthers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92c5152c5335ae104cb66a College football is back with all eyes on Bill Belichick as courtroom drama heats up te 2026-08-29T11:40:05.135Z College football is back with all eyes on Bill Belichick as courtroom drama heats up Can you feel it? The temperature is starting to change, the leaves are slowly turning, and we have finally reached college football season — even if this weekend is only an appetizer. The long seven-month offseason has been filled with congressional legislation, eligibility lawsuits, CFP expansion and plenty of other storylines that have distracted from the product on the field. But don’t worry. When Bill Belichick leads North Carolina onto the field in Dublin, Ireland, for a matchup against TCU, it will signal that — at least for one day — all is right in the world. MATT RHULE SOUNDS ALARM ON NFL RETURNEES, $45 MILLION ROSTERS AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S PAYROLL PROBLEM Sure, the constant debate over whether athletes with professional experience will be allowed to play this season is not going away anytime soon. But I know we could all use a break from the exhausting subplots that have consumed college athletics. If you can't get excited for Saturday, I don't know what to tell you. Sure, it might not be the most intriguing slate of action, but it's also worth noting that you've likely spent the past seven months clamoring for the opportunity to dive back into your search for where exactly to watch these games. As for North Carolina, the pressure is on Belichick to win this weekend. The Tar Heels cannot afford to come out of the gates looking anything like they did in last season's opener against the same team. VIRGINIA CAVALIERS RELEASE WEEK ZERO INJURY REPORT FEATURING A SHOCKING NUMBER OF HURT PLAYERS But don't you worry, we have plenty of other games this weekend to scratch that itch. Here's a look at the slate. There’s your Saturday slate, with a few FCS matchups thrown into the mix. So sit back and enjoy college football. And please, don’t complain about the appetizer we’re being given. You’ve been craving this since January. Just because the season has officially started doesn’t mean the court system won’t dictate a number of athletes potentially seeing the field. Right now, a battle is brewing in courtrooms in Texas and Louisiana involving college football players who have been granted the right to play this season by local judges. The problem is that those court orders conflict with guidelines enacted by conferences such as the SEC and Big Ten. How does this shake out? On Friday, attorneys representing the athletes added the SEC to their amended lawsuits, which could force conference counsel to appear before a Louisiana judge in order to explain their reasoning behind not allowing an athlete to obey a legal order. No, I wouldn’t expect SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to get within 100 miles of the Baton Rouge courtroom next week, but that doesn’t mean the situation won’t present problems if the judge were to grant the plaintiffs an injunction that allows them to play on Saturday. GOVERNOR LANDRY BACKS LANE KIFFIN, LSU IN FIGHT WITH SEC: 'DON'T HATE THE PLAYER, HATE THE GAME' If that were to happen, the SEC's next move is the one to watch. Does the conference punish LSU under its new guidelines that schools are not allowed to play athletes who have professional ties? Would the SEC file some sort of lawsuit against the athletes to prevent them from playing? Or, would Greg Sankey take aim at LSU specifically? These are all questions that are going to present themselves over the next week, and there are plenty of other schools paying attention to what transpires in both Louisiana and Texas court rooms. But, that can wait a few days. Finally, College Football has returned with a nice weekend slate to hold us over until next Thursday. You earned it folks, because it's been one chaotic offseason. Enjoy the day! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92c5142c5335ae104cb661 Viral Dearborn pastor delivers blunt warning on El-Sayed Senate bid: ‘Can you imagine?’ te 2026-08-29T11:40:04.200Z Viral Dearborn pastor delivers blunt warning on El-Sayed Senate bid: ‘Can you imagine?’ DETROIT — A Black Christian pastor who went viral online for clashing with the city council in the nearby majority-Arab city of Dearborn issued a stark warning about Michigan senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. "Can you imagine him being in the Senate, being able to recommend federal judges to presidents?" Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church said during an interview with Fox News Digital. "That's his goal. His goal is to be able to recommend federal judge to presidents for appointments, and then we're going to find ourselves in Sharia law all over this land." The Democratic nominee for Senate in the Wolverine State said in a 2009 New York Times interview that he was following Sharia law when he took out a special type of loan for an Ann Arbor condo. Sharia Law typically prevents interest on loans, and in some cases, Sharia-compliant Muslims can obtain loans wherein the amount of interest that would be paid over time is instead added to the purchase price of the home. VANCE UNLOADS ON EL-SAYED OVER SHARIA REMARKS: ‘THAT’S NOT MY GRANDPA’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY’ "Ultimately, the question is, when I die and I stand before God and go through everything I did in my life, I don’t want to say I did it the easy way instead of the Shariah-compliant way," El-Sayed told the Times.  El-Sayed's spokeswoman Roxie Richner told the Washington Free Beacon when the report resurfaced earlier this month that, "While he lives by the rules of his faith, as many Americans of various faiths do, Abdul opposes any effort by any religious community to write their faith laws into the laws of our country." In a response to Fox News Digital, Richner characterized Sewell's comments as "cheap attacks and hateful rhetoric" from an ally of El-Sayed's Republican opponent, Mike Rogers. EL-SAYED'S AGENDA PUTS ‘PERMANENTLY’ CHANGED AMERICA ON THE LINE IN MICHIGAN SENATE RACE, GOP FIREBRAND WARNS As referenced by Sewell, members of the Senate often recommend political appointees to presidents, and ultimately, in the case of federal courts, the Senate confirms them. He called El-Sayed a ‘fake doctor,’ referencing criticism of how El-Sayed has described his medical credentials. El-Sayed earned an M.D. from Columbia University but did not complete a residency and has not held a medical license in Michigan or New York. Sewell also accused prominent Muslim politicians including, El-Sayed, of resisting assimilation into American culture. "This is the type of conquering religion whereby people like Abdul El-Sayed, people like [Rep.] Rashida Tlaib, you have [Rep. Ilhan] Omar over there in Minnesota — you look at these people that have a desire, not to assimilate to our culture, but to take over our culture," said Sewell. "They will wave flags to say 'free Palestine.' They will say 'to the river, to the sea,' all on American soil. I mean, these are the type of people that are not looking to assimilate. They're looking to conquer." He added that if Christian ministers and "patriots" didn't step up to combat Sharia law, he would be, "preaching out the Quran" and his "church would become a mosque." The pastor, who was born and raised on the east side of Detroit and says he was a "student of the streets" and "mentored by murderers," is no stranger to media attention. TRUMP INAUGURATION PASTOR SAYS DEARBORN CHRISTIANS 'AFRAID' TO SPEAK OUT IN MUSLIM-MAJORITY CITY Just last week, he was the subject of a viral video from a Dearborn, Michigan, city council meeting. "We are not a nation of Muslims, we are nation of Christians!" he said in an impassioned speech directed towards the councilors. "America, we have lost this city. This is a city that is no longer up under American laws; we are up under Sharia law. We will not have it anymore." DEMOCRATS' CIVIL WAR HEADS TO MICHIGAN WHERE PROGRESSIVES FACE BIGGEST TEST YET IN HIGH-STAKES SENATE SHOWDOWN He also hosted then-candidate Donald Trump at his church during Trump's 2024 campaign, rallying Black voters. He spoke at the RNC that year, too. Throughout the interview with Fox News Digital, Sewell expressed disdain for Democratic Party politicians, who he says have long oppressed African Americans. Sewell isn't a fan of the company El-Sayed keeps, either. He slammed El-Sayed for campaigning with socialist streamer Hasan Piker, who said in 2019 that "America deserved 9/11." Piker has also praised Mao Zedong and Communist China, and said capitalists should be murdered in the streets and spewed a litany of antisemitic comments. "I believe that there's treason for you to say those type of words, that America deserves 9/11," said Sewell. He described Piker, who last week mocked the death of Charlie Kirk by singing a viral internet song in front of a crowd of socialists, as the "demonic" version of Kirk. HASAN PIKER CALLS HAMAS 'FAR MORE MODERATE,' DISMISSES TERROR GROUP’S BRUTAL RULE IN GAZA El-Sayed further distanced himself from Piker Monday after Piker argued on his Twitch show that rhetoric linking American Jews closely to Israel could ultimately provoke attacks against American Jews — comments critics condemned as antisemitic victim-blaming. EL-SAYED DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM HASAN PIKER AFTER DISTURBING REMARKS ABOUT JEWISH AMERICANS "If Jews in America keep putting this idea out there that they are singularly invested in Israel, eventually someone is going to come around and take action, not against the state of Israel, mind you, but against American Jews," Piker said on the stream. El-Sayed said all Americans should be able to advocate for their beliefs without fear of violence, affirmed his commitment to Jewish safety and called antisemitism a "scourge" that must be addressed "in all its forms." He added that nobody speaks for his campaign except him and his campaign spokespeople. Sewell concluded that Biblical values are American values. "This is one nation under the God of the Bible. The reason why America is great — it's because God is great," he said. "God gave us victory, [in the] Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, [the] Civil Rights Movement. That happened essentially with Black and White Christians." "And now people come from all over. We're not saying you're not welcome here. What we're saying is assimilate to our culture." Omar and Tlaib did not return requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92c0672c5335ae104cb10a Donation disagreement sparks questions, leaving Super Cat Fest West's future unknown te 2026-08-29T11:20:07.670Z Donation disagreement sparks questions, leaving Super Cat Fest West's future unknown The future of Super Cat Fest West in Lake Havasu City is uncertain after a public falling-out between the event’s founder and its local organizer over control of charitable donations and allegations that former mayoral candidate Dave Johnson used the… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92c0662c5335ae104cb0fb Flagstaff Event Almanac for August 29 te 2026-08-29T11:20:06.623Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for August 29 Aug 29 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92be0e2c5335ae104cad89 GOV JEFF LANDRY: SpaceX bets on Louisiana as America’s next frontier takes off in the South te 2026-08-29T11:10:06.282Z GOV JEFF LANDRY: SpaceX bets on Louisiana as America’s next frontier takes off in the South For generations, Americans looked west when they thought about opportunity. Today, they should look south. Louisiana has always powered America. We fueled the nation with energy, fed it through our farms and ports, built ships that defended it, and manufactured the products that helped it grow. Now, we are helping lead America’s next frontier: space. NASA AT 68: AMERICA MUST LEAD ON THE MOON, MARS AND BEYOND—OR CHINA WILL With SpaceX choosing Louisiana for its newest chapter, our state is taking its place at the center of the economic and technological race that will define the 21st century. This is more than a win for Louisiana. It is a win for America. For many years, Louisiana saw transformative investments land somewhere else. We watched other states attract the industries of the future while too many of our own left in search of opportunity. Not anymore. SpaceX did not choose Louisiana by accident. THE RED-STATE WINNERS IN THE CLIMB TO BECOME AMERICA’S NEXT ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE It chose Louisiana because we made a deliberate decision to compete. Over the past two years, we have cut taxes, reduced bureaucracy, modernized economic development, strengthened workforce training, and created an environment where major employers know they can build and succeed. THIS RED STATE HANDS REPUBLICANS FRESH AMMUNITION IN THE FIGHT OVER AMERICA'S ECONOMIC FUTURE The results speak for themselves. Louisiana has secured more than $250 billion in announced private investment. Meta is building one of the largest artificial intelligence data centers in history in North Louisiana. Hyundai Steel is investing billions in advanced manufacturing along our River. And Louisiana continues to solidify its position as America’s energy powerhouse through transformative LNG investments — including Woodside’s $17.5 billion Louisiana LNG project, Venture Global’s $18 billion expansion, and Commonwealth LNG’s $13 billion facility. HOW AMERICAN ENERGY HELPED BUILD 250 YEARS OF FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY Together, these projects are creating thousands of jobs, strengthening American energy security, and cementing Louisiana’s role as a global energy leader. Louisiana is not betting its future on a single industry. We are building an economy that leads in energy, manufacturing, technology, and now aerospace. INNOVATION IS KEY TO AMERICA STAYING A SUPERPOWER. BUT IT IS MISSING AN ESSENTIAL PIECE SpaceX is the latest chapter in that story. Some will see rockets. I see what they make possible. ONE OF THE WORLD'S HOTTEST INDUSTRIES IS SPARKING A BLUE-COLLAR JOBS BOOM I see high-paying jobs for Louisiana workers. I see engineers, welders, electricians, fabricators, software developers, and skilled tradespeople building the future right here. I see students who once believed they had to leave Louisiana to pursue careers in technology and innovation realizing they can build those careers at home. I see communities gaining investment, growth, and optimism. Most importantly, I see Louisiana becoming a state that attracts talent instead of exporting it. That matters because the greatest challenge facing our state has never been a lack of resources. It has been a lack of opportunity. For decades, Louisiana was known for what we were losing. Today, we are becoming known for what we are gaining. The proof is already visible. Louisiana recently recorded population growth for the second consecutive year. Young adults accounted for most of that growth. Our labor force participation rate recorded one of the largest increases in America as thousands more Louisianians entered or reentered the workforce. People are choosing Louisiana again. SpaceX did not create that momentum. It confirms it. This project joins a growing list of investments that send the same message to the country and the world: Louisiana is open for business, ready to compete, and prepared to win. For too long, Louisiana was told to think smaller. We were told the industries of the future belonged somewhere else. SpaceX proves otherwise. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The same state that helped America reach the moon through generations of aerospace manufacturing is now helping shape the future of space exploration itself. That should make every Louisianian proud. More importantly, it should make every American optimistic. Because when companies choose to build in Louisiana, they are choosing to build in America. The future of American energy, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and now space exploration is being written in places willing to compete for it. Louisiana is competing. Louisiana is winning. And if SpaceX’s decision proves anything, it is that America's next frontier runs straight through Louisiana. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92be0d2c5335ae104cad80 Trump’s tougher round-two birthright citizenship strategy hinges on key legal distinction, experts say te 2026-08-29T11:10:05.650Z Trump’s tougher round-two birthright citizenship strategy hinges on key legal distinction, experts say Conservative legal experts say President Donald Trump’s latest attempts to narrow birthright citizenship and crack down on birth tourism may have stronger legal footing than his first effort. After the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in June that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment, Trump issued two new executive orders taking narrower approaches to citizenship and birth tourism. The first, signed Aug. 6, directs federal agencies to withhold documents recognizing citizenship from certain children born when neither parent is a U.S. citizen, including some whose parents are members of designated foreign terrorist organizations, foreign-government employees or participants in transactions or fraud intended to obtain birthright citizenship. Experts from the Manhattan Institute, America First Legal and the America First Policy Institute, all right-of-center organizations, argued that Trump’s new order is narrower than his first and is built around longstanding exceptions to birthright citizenship that they believe could apply here. TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDERS TARGETING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP, BIRTH TOURISM AFTER SUPREME COURT SETBACK "The Supreme Court has long recognized that there are exceptions to the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause for the aliens who are considered children of invading armies or the children of ambassadors," America First Policy Institute senior fellow Chad Mizelle, who previously served as the Justice Department’s chief of staff, told Fox News Digital. "So in a situation where you have a terrorist here contrary to the laws of the United States … who is looking to do harm … That has long been recognized by the Supreme Court, and basically going back to the history of our country, as recognized exceptions to any sort of claim of birthright citizenship." United States v. Wong Kim Ark, decided by the Supreme Court in 1898, recognized exceptions to birthright citizenship for children of diplomats and children of alien enemies born during a hostile occupation. Trump’s order argues that members of foreign terrorist organizations can fall within that enemy exception. TRUMP BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP FIGHT COMES ROARING BACK WITH ‘INVADERS’ PLAY AFTER KAVANAUGH ROADMAP "The Supreme Court ruled that you can't restrict birthright citizenship to kids of people in the country temporarily or illegally," Manhattan Institute director of constitutional studies Ilya Shapiro told Fox News Digital. "But what the new executive order does is it goes to one of the classic exceptions to birthrights citizenship, two of the classic exceptions, those who owe an allegiance to a foreign government, meaning employed by a foreign governing diplomats otherwise, and those who are invaders of foreign armies and terrorists, members of foreign organizations hostile to America, certainly qualify in that category." David Bier, the director of immigration studies at the libertarian Cato Institute, however, argued that the president’s attempt to redefine what constitutes an alien enemy without going through Congress puts the administration on legally shaky ground. "Congress ultimately establishes what it means to be subject to U.S. jurisdiction," Bier told Fox News Digital. "There's this very limited exception for accredited diplomats and everyone else in the United States is subject to U.S. laws so the idea that the president himself on his own authority can decide who is subject U. S. jurisdiction and U.S. laws is really a radical expansion and assertion of executive power and really would be unprecedented in the history of the United States." JACKSON ACCUSES THOMAS OF ECHOING INFAMOUSLY RACIST COURT DECISION IN BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP CLASH "I really do think this case is testing a different proposition from the earlier case," Bier added, explaining that the issue at hand has more to do with executive power than birthright citizenship. "And I think it's a lot more questionable as well." Amanda Frost, a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, pointed out that United States v. Wong Kim Ark specifies that only children of enemies "occupying" some portion of the country are barred from citizenship at birth, meaning that Trump’s order would not apply to terrorists simply residing within the country. She said the Trump administration could potentially expand who is legally defined as a diplomat to preclude more people from birthright citizenship, but explained such a move would make it difficult to prosecute individuals for criminal offenses, a concern shared by Bier. Frost and Bier both believe the new executive order should be ruled unconstitutional. Some have floated the issue of standing as a potential problem for those looking to challenge Trump's order. Legal standing requires plaintiffs to show they suffered or imminently face a concrete injury caused by the defendant that a court can remedy. "It's going to be interesting to see who actually does have standing to challenge this order," America First Legal co-founder and president Gene Hamilton told Fox News Digital. "Is there somebody who thinks that they're going to swept up in the definition of a foreign terrorist organization? And if so, it would be kind of fun to see them try to sue the government or have someone sue on their behalf." Trump’s new order is already facing legal resistance. TRUMP TO ASK SUPREME COURT TO REHEAR BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP CASE AFTER 'INSANE DECISION' The same groups who challenged his initial order are now arguing that his new one unlawfully creates exceptions to birthright citizenship that conflict with the Supreme Court’s June ruling. The order remains on the books but is not scheduled to take effect until Sept. 6, with a Maryland judge scheduled to hear an injunction request Aug. 28 and a related motion still pending in New Hampshire. Issued on the same day as the first new executive order, the second order directed the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security to deny travel visas to or pursue removal actions against individuals believed to be in the country for the purposes of birth tourism. Birth tourism is a process through which noncitizens enter the United States while pregnant and give birth in order to secure citizenship for their child. Hamilton described this second order as being on "sound, solid legal footing." "It relies and invokes Section 215(a) of the INA to impose conditions and delegates authority of the Secretary of State … to ensure that we are not granting visas and allowing people to remain on visas who may be engaged in birth tourism," he explained. "It is the sovereign right and province of all governments across the world, and certainly the United States is no different, to determine who should be able to receive a visa and who shouldn't. There's no entitlement to a visa. There's no constitutional right to a visa." SEN ERIC SCHMITT SEEKS TO END BIRTH TOURISM, REVOKE CITIZENSHIP FOR BABIES OF FOREIGN DIPLOMATS Critics also argue that the administration already had tools to combat birth tourism. Since 2020, State Department rules have directed consular officers to deny visitor visas when they have reason to believe an applicant’s primary purpose is traveling to the United States to give birth and obtain citizenship for the child. "No new executive orders are required for the federal government to go after birth tourism operators or deny fraudulent visa applications," Center for American Progress senior director of immigration policy Debu Gandhi told Fox News Digital. "Americans should take note that from day one, the Trump administration has tried to evade the Constitution's clear and unequivocal language on citizenship and unilaterally decide who is born an American." If the administration’s latest effort fails, supporters of further limits on birthright citizenship could turn to Congress or pursue a constitutional amendment, which would require approval by three-fourths of the states. Shapiro says that the administration is on "solid ground" but noted that "if they had proceeded originally in this more targeted, narrower way" then the Supreme Court may not have ruled against them originally. The White House did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92be0c2c5335ae104cad77 Fox Hollow coroner reveals why he doubts suspected serial killer acted alone in hunt for answers te 2026-08-29T11:10:04.947Z Fox Hollow coroner reveals why he doubts suspected serial killer acted alone in hunt for answers Nearly 30 years after thousands of human bones and bone fragments were unearthed at the sprawling estate of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister, new questions are being raised about the mystery of what really happened at Fox Hollow Farm. The coroner leading the renewed investigation claims a key figure in the case has not been fully forthcoming with investigators. "I have had an opportunity to speak with Mark Goodyear a couple of times," Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison told Fox News Digital. FOX HOLLOW FARM SERIAL KILLER'S 10TH VICTIM IDENTIFIED: CORONER "The first question I would ask him is, ‘Are you ready to be honest with me?’ Because in the conversations we’ve had, he’s not been honest. I’ve asked him questions that I knew the answer to, and he didn’t pass that test. So for me to sit down with Mark Goodyear, he’s going to have to be willing to be honest in this conversation. I don’t have time to sit down with somebody that tells lies, untruths." Jellison appears in the ABC News Studios true crime documentary "Return to Fox Hollow: New Victims, Darker Secrets," which explores new theories about potential accomplices, overlooked evidence and witness accounts in the case of Baumeister, a suspected serial killer believed to have murdered numerous men in Indiana. It's a follow-up to the 2025 docuseries "The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer." Jellison said he wants to determine whether Goodyear knows something that could help investigators identify the remaining victims and determine how they died. Goodyear has never been charged with any crime related to the case and has repeatedly denied any involvement in the disappearances. "If we move forward in that conversation, certainly I want to know any information I can gather to help identify these remains," said Jellison. "Were you familiar with anybody? Things that would focus more around identification and how these people died." "Mark Goodyear knows a lot about this case," Jellison said. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Jellison also shared that Goodyear knew many people through gay nightclubs and could help investigators identify some of the remains. Goodyear, who participated in the first docuseries, has described himself as Baumeister's only known survivor. The film detailed how investigators believed Baumeister may have filmed his victims with a secret camera hidden in an air vent in his basement. Goodyear said he was forced to watch some of the tapes in 1994. He said the video was so "bad" it made him scream. "It was like having a camera right up against something," Goodyear said. "You're not going to be able to tell what's going on, but the minute you got a flash of what was going on, it made you scream." The previous documentary examined how Goodyear's account of his relationship and encounters with Baumeister has changed over the years. At the time, Jellison told Fox News Digital it was unlikely those tapes, if they exist, would ever be recovered. Fox News Digital reached out to Goodyear for comment but did not receive a response. Goodyear initially agreed to another interview for the follow-up documentary but did not appear for the scheduled interview, according to the film. SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER About 10,000 burned and broken human bones and bone fragments were recovered from the 18-acre estate that once belonged to Baumeister. Before investigators could arrest him in 1996, Baumeister was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Ontario, Canada. He was 49. Investigators believe Baumeister frequented gay bars in Indianapolis, lured men to his home while his family was away, killed them there and disposed of their remains on the property. Baumeister's son discovered a human skull in the woods at Fox Hollow Farm in 1994, but, according to reports, investigators did not search the property until June 1996. Goodyear said he first encountered Baumeister at an Indianapolis gay bar in 1994, where Baumeister introduced himself as "Brian." Goodyear later told investigators that he went home with Baumeister and described what he said was a disturbing sexual encounter. Goodyear's account eventually helped advance the investigation. After encountering Baumeister again the following year, Goodyear helped investigators obtain information that led them to identify Baumeister. While Jellison has questioned Goodyear's account, he also made clear in the documentary that Goodyear was not a suspect. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "There are very strong indications there is another suspect, and it wasn’t Mark Goodyear," Jellison said in the film. Jellison said there are still more than 9,000 bones and bone fragments yet to be examined. Investigators believe at least 25 people fell victim to Baumeister, according to WRTV. The scope and placement of the remains have also raised another question for Jellison: whether Baumeister could have carried out the crimes alone. "I was always convinced that there was more than one," Jellison said. "There were a lot of people that lost their lives in this incident, and just the placement of the evidence alone. How does one man pull this crime off? And how does one man get ... deceased individuals from his residence to potentially 200 yards through very dense woods? I think it would've been a very difficult task." Jellison is determined to put names to the unidentified victims. He believes some families may still be unaware that a loved one vanished or that the person's remains may have ended up at Fox Hollow Farm. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Jellison compared the scale of the investigation to the recovery effort at the World Trade Center. "Some of these folks did not have close family connections, and they were somewhat marginalized," he explained. "So there may be families out there not even knowing that their loved one went missing, much less consider that person was a victim at Fox Hollow." GOT A TIP? "Thirty years have passed since these remains have been recovered," he reflected. "So potentially, mom and dad could be deceased, and maybe they had no brother or sister. So we’re reaching out further down the lineage to cousins. And a cousin may not even know that they had a family member that even went missing." Jellison said identifying the Fox Hollow victims presents a unique challenge. He contrasted the case with the World Trade Center investigation, where records and missing-person reports gave investigators a clearer idea of who they were looking for. At Fox Hollow, investigators started with remains but few clues about their identities. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I really believe that this investigation is more complicated in some ways than the World Trade Center," he said. "With Fox Hollow, we’ve recovered these remains, but we have no idea who it is that we’re looking for." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Jellison is urging anyone who believes a missing loved one could be connected to the case to contact his office. After the original documentary aired, his office received approximately 500 emails, phone calls, text messages and social media messages, Jellison said. SEND US A TIP "Come forward," he said. "If you don’t know what to do or you don’t know who to call, call me. I’ll get you going in the right direction." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92afff2c5335ae104cab47 Crackdown on critical tech could open Americans to a new national security threat te 2026-08-29T10:10:07.864Z Crackdown on critical tech could open Americans to a new national security threat Americans' sensitive information could increasingly be processed overseas if restrictions on artificial intelligence data centers slow construction in the U.S., a data privacy advocate and industry executive warned. The warning comes as states and local governments weigh new restrictions on the rapidly expanding data center industry amid concerns over electricity costs, grid reliability and other impacts on surrounding communities. Brittany Kaiser, CEO of Alpha Compute, said state moratoriums and restrictions on new data centers could push American companies to seek computing capacity in other countries as demand from AI continues to surge. "One of my top concerns as a top data protection and privacy advocate is that with data center moratoriums being passed in the United States that it will force Americans and American companies to send our data to be processed abroad in other countries," Kaiser told Fox News Digital. "American companies are going to still run their AI," she added. "They're still going to be purchasing data center space in other countries, and it means our sensitive information will be sent abroad and shared with companies and organizations that might not have America's best interests at heart." FROM NETFLIX TO GPS: 10 WAYS THIS HIDDEN TECH INFRASTRUCTURE QUIETLY POWERS MODERN LIFE Data centers are large facilities filled with servers and computing equipment that process, store and transmit information behind many everyday technologies. They support everything from email, social media and internet searches to online banking, streaming services and AI platforms. As demand for AI grows, companies are building increasingly powerful data centers that require vast amounts of electricity, advanced chips and high-speed network connections. Kaiser said the facilities have become critical infrastructure for the digital economy, making decisions about where they are built and who controls the data they handle a matter of growing economic and national security concern. Artificial intelligence, however, requires significantly more computing power, fueling a rapid expansion of data center construction across the country. That growth has sparked pushback in some communities over concerns about electricity costs, water consumption, noise and environmental impacts. Kaiser acknowledged those concerns and said companies should be subject to "common sense regulation" designed to protect communities. "Not all companies are doing it [building data centers] in the same way," she said. "Some are more responsible than others." Kaiser said responsible developments can use closed-loop water cooling systems and generate power independently rather than increasing demand on the existing electrical grid. Alpha Compute, she said, is pursuing projects designed to operate "off-grid, behind the meter," meaning the facilities would generate their own power rather than relying on electricity supplied through the local grid. Kaiser said that approach is intended to prevent the massive energy demands of data centers from straining existing infrastructure or contributing to higher electricity costs for nearby residents. ONE MONTHLY BILL AMERICANS CAN’T AVOID IS QUIETLY SURGING THANKS TO EMERGING INDUSTRY The company is developing a project in Pennsylvania, where Gov. Josh Shapiro recently imposed new requirements on large data center developments. Kaiser said Alpha Compute plans to comply with the regulations and welcomed provisions promoting cleaner energy. Pennsylvania is among a growing number of states confronting the rapid expansion of data centers. In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has pushed data centers to provide more of their own power and shoulder infrastructure costs as development accelerates across the state. Other governors have gone further. Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers as states grapple with concerns over electricity costs, grid reliability and the pace of development. ONE OF AMERICA'S OLDEST MANUFACTURERS SAYS AI IS CREATING JOBS — NOT REPLACING THEM But she cautioned that policies that significantly restrict domestic development could have broader consequences for America's position in the global AI race. "Compute power has now become nearly a utility," Kaiser said, comparing the need for domestic computing infrastructure to energy independence. "We want to have the right to compute," she said. "We want to be able to process data within our own borders as a national security priority, but also for our own intellectual property to make sure we're not sending our data abroad." Kaiser has launched a campaign called "Right to Compute," advocating for domestic data center development alongside sustainability standards and regulation. "We should have the right to both energy independence as well as compute power," she said, "so that Americans and American companies can process all of our sensitive data within our own borders." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92afff2c5335ae104cab3e Comedian finds the secret to surviving boomer parents: Put them in your act te 2026-08-29T10:10:07.247Z Comedian finds the secret to surviving boomer parents: Put them in your act "How much do you weigh?" This question, asked of comedian Jared Freid by his father while on vacation in Delray Beach, Florida, became the inspiration for his new hour of stand-up covering family, body issues, adulthood and the strange closeness between millennials and their boomer parents. He also justifies why, at 41 years old, he chooses to remain on the family cellphone plan. Aptly titled "Family Plan," Freid's second special will drop on Netflix Sept. 1. The comic is known for giving dating advice on his long-running podcasts, "The JTrain Podcast" and "U Up?" and most recently in his new book, "Walking Red Flag." Freid sat down with Fox News Digital to talk about his new special and unpack his parental relationships, from some of his "most horrific memories" involving his mother arguing with other moms over beach chairs to the grave realization that he has the exact same body as his father. For all his jesting complaints about his loud, Jewish family, Freid described them as "the main driver" of his material. Frustration is where a lot of his jokes originate, he said, and few people frustrate him with as much precision as his own kin. "We [millennials] have a weird relationship, that's okay to acknowledge, with our parents," Freid said. "Millennials are incredibly insecure and notice everything. Boomers are incredibly confident and unaware. And what a horrible combination," the comedian said. "Millennials might be living in hell on earth, considering that combination. Our parents are the most confident and unaware generation, and we have to deal with them every day and we love them," he continued. "So that takes an incredible amount of restraint and empathy from our end, because the enraging part about parents is they're always 10% right." Freid, who clarified that he uses the word "boomer" with love, made the case that millennials have a uniquely intertwined relationship with their parents, in part because many millennials are worse off financially than the generation before them, which comes with certain entanglements (like staying on the family phone plan or attending a family vacation paid for by mom and dad). JEFF ARCURI REVEALS HOW 'BACHELORETTE' WIFE’S CANCER FIGHT TRANSFORMED HIS COMEDY — AND THEIR MARRIAGE He said "Family Plan" is exactly the type of comedy he wants to do: an hour of material, unified by the through-line of the Freid family beach trip, that people can watch with their own families, be it their parents or "that cousin that they go and smoke weed with during Thanksgiving." That approach has already shaped his next hour. Freid said his current material grew from another parental indignity: his father offering him Ozempic at dinner. "Should I be embarrassed to leave the house? Do I look that horrific that you have to offer me your prescription medication?" Freid wondered. Rather than repeat the jokes from "Family Plan" — Freid made it clear that his parents provide no shortage of material — he will try to repeat its form, starting with a moment of anger and letting it expand into something larger. The specifics of the set are his, but the emotional dynamic is widely recognizable, and fans have told him so. "People would come up to me and go, 'That's my parents! You're talking about my dad, that's my mom. My parents ask me about my weight and are obsessed with my body and I'm on the family plan.'" Beyond merely cracking jokes at boomers' expense, Freid aims to create a humorous mirror that allows audiences to recognize their own loved ones. He is careful about where he points the joke. "I only talk about myself," he said. "I want to make fun of people I know and love." COMEDIAN DES BISHOP ON HOW AMERICA MADE HIM FUNNIER AND HIS 'HEALTHY COLLABORATION' WITH WIFE HANNAH BERNER His material seems to resonate especially powerfully with Jewish crowds. "I have Jews come up to me, and they go, 'Does anyone else get it?' And I'm like, 'You were in the room, everyone was laughing!'" he said. "Being Jewish, to me, is a culture of discussion and love and empathy and [getting] annoyed, and all of those things. And that's all in this... I do believe stand-up is our Jewish sport, you know? We created the art form. When I do shows for Jews, I'm representing the whole culture." The boomer-parent material is contemporary, but Freid sees himself working inside a much older tradition of turning aggravation into laughter. And it doesn't stop at his own family. Freid performs an extended bit in "Family Plan" roasting Rob Lowe for serving as the face of Atkins, a pairing he found especially absurd as someone who has struggled with body issues himself. "There is nothing as transparent as we're gonna put Rob Lowe in our commercial so that chubby me will believe that if I eat Atkins foods, I can become Rob Lowe," Freid told Fox News Digital. Then he actually met Lowe. Freid encountered the actor at a Netflix golf tournament and nervously introduced himself, explaining that he had been doing a joke about him onstage every night for two years. Lowe immediately knew which one. "Atkins?" Freid recalled him saying. "I heard about the bit. I heard it's hilarious. Can't wait to see it." DAVID CROSS DOESN’T 'GIVE A F---’: THE ACTOR-COMEDIAN ON HIS NEW SPECIAL, SOCIAL MEDIA AND ‘TERRIFYING’ AI "I melted," Freid said. The moment forced Freid to live up to his own self-imposed standards of conduct. "I only make fun of people I could meet," he said. Freid made it this far on his own terms. He said Hollywood never regarded him as an obvious star. "No one was going to come knock on my door to say, 'Jared, you got the goods. You're so good looking, we need to put you on TV.'" NATE BARGATZE REVEALS FAMILY-FOCUSED VISION BEHIND $350M NASHVILLE THEME PARK AHEAD OF HIS FIRST MOVIE RELEASE That forced him to build direct relationships with audiences through podcasts, social media, books and touring. He's been pursuing stand-up for 16 years, describing it as the love of his life. Everything else has been in service of making it into a career. "That's why I do a lot. You know, two podcasts, and the book, and stand-up. It's always been like a little bit of a desperation," Freid laughed. The comic graduated from Penn State with a degree in economics before moving to New York City. He thought he would sell insurance and annuities, but it wasn't for him. The best part of his day was writing emails, he said. Specifically, he enjoyed making friends and colleagues laugh on group email threads or over Google Chat. "It made me feel amazing, so I was like, 'How do I do that all the time? How do I take that drug?' And that turned into me doing open mics and sketch class and improv class and eventually, you know, becoming a comedian." Freid, known for dishing dating advice, has this year entered a relationship of his own. Asked if his position as a prominent voice in the online dating discussion creates any pressure to have his own situation figured out, Freid replied simply, "No." "I don't think good advice comes from people who have it figured out. I think good advice come from vulnerability and admitting your faults," he explained. DAN GAINOR: GEN Z IS RIGHT TO BE ANGRY, BUT BOOMERS ARE NOT THE REAL ENEMY The instinct to carve his own path and be authentic carries over from his comedy philosophy into his dating work and new book, which he named after himself. "It's called 'Walking Red Flag' because I'm the red flag. I'm not trying to be a hero. I'm telling you how I felt, the emotional things I was going through, because I am 10% away from any guy someone's dating." He warned against trusting people who market themselves as finished products. "If anyone says they've figured it out, they're a liar trying to make money off you." For better or worse, Freid has people in his life who have no problem pointing out his perceived flaws. For all the frustration Freid mines from his family, he doesn’t seem particularly interested in escaping it. Asked what advice he would give Jewish mothers whose sons have started dating, Freid laughed off the premise. "They're not going to listen to me," he said. "Keep bothering your sons. Keep giving them crap. They love you for it," Freid continued. "It actually calms them." FROM SOUTHERN CLUBS TO NETFLIX: HOW CLEAN COMIC DERRICK STROUP IS STOPPING AUDIENCES IN THEIR TRACKS He described the familiar barrage from his own mother: When are you coming home? When are you leaving? Why are you eating that? Eat, you haven’t eaten anything. Stop eating. Take. Eat. Drink. What are you drinking for? You drive so fast. You drive like an old lady. For Freid, that running commentary is less a nuisance to be solved than a kind of family soundtrack. "That is like a Jewish man’s white noise machine," he joked. Fortunately, it is also an endless source of material. After 16 years in stand-up, Freid has learned that the people who can get under his skin most effectively are often the same people who make for his best stories. His parents may never stop asking questions, offering opinions or telling him what he should be doing differently. At this point, Freid probably wouldn’t want them to. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92affe2c5335ae104cab35 Lynette Hooker’s husband Brian rummages through trash on California streets months after wife’s disappearance te 2026-08-29T10:10:06.560Z Lynette Hooker’s husband Brian rummages through trash on California streets months after wife’s disappearance EXCLUSIVE: Months after his wife Lynette Hooker went missing, Brian Hooker has been living a calm and seemingly unbothered life in northern California. Hooker, 58, was spotted by Fox News Digital outside a home in Citrus Heights, which is about 15 miles northeast of Sacramento. Lynette, originally from Michigan, disappeared while the couple was on a sailboat vacation in the Bahamas in April. LYNETTE HOOKER'S MOM ALLEGES BRIAN HOOKER LIED ABOUT DAUGHTER'S DISAPPEARANCE, CLAIMS 'FOUL PLAY' Her daughter and the rest of her family have been waiting for any answers in her disappearance. Brian has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing. He was initially detained and questioned then released from Bahamian custody in April. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns HUSBAND OF MISSING AMERICAN WOMAN WILL REMAIN IN BAHAMAS AFTER JAIL RELEASE, ATTORNEY SAYS The U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service is the lead agency investigating Lynette's disappearance. Hooker told investigators Lynette fell from a dinghy while the couple was making their way back to their sailboat, Soulmate, that fateful evening. Four months later, he was seen last weekend walking dogs, taking walks, enjoying a cup of coffee in a garage, and even stopping to sift through neighborhood trash items on the side of the street. NEW VIDEO SHOWS COAST GUARD'S BAHAMAS HUNT AS TEAM DIVES INTO FORENSICS EXAM OF SEIZED LYNETTE HOOKER DINGHY FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X He may be staying with a family member. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Hooker was snapped wearing a brown hat and khaki shorts while walking two small dogs. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Cameras also captured him sifting through people's trash on the side of a neighborhood street picking up items and walking away with them. SEND US A TIP Hooker also appeared to be enjoying a cup of coffee inside his garage wearing a graphic tee that reads "Hellfire Club" from the show "Stranger Things." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He was also seen walking out of a store with his Marine Corps tattoo on full display. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL When Fox News Digital asked about the recent sighting of Hooker, Darlene Hamlett, Lynette's mother, simply said, "I just want the truth to be told and justice for my daughter Lynette." FRIEND OF BRIAN HOOKER SPEAKS OUT, QUESTIONS DISAPPEARANCE OF WOMAN IN BAHAMAS MYSTERY Fox News Digital has reached out to Hooker's attorney, Matthew Borgula. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92affd2c5335ae104cab23 Jewish AG’s convention boycott exposes deepening Israel fault line among Michigan Democrats te 2026-08-29T10:10:05.619Z Jewish AG’s convention boycott exposes deepening Israel fault line among Michigan Democrats LANSING, MI - Michigan Democrats gather Saturday in the battleground state's capital city to hold their 2026 state nominating convention amid controversy over recent antisemitic harassment and open hostility within the party over U.S. support for Israel. Democratic Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who is Jewish, recently announced she wouldn't attend the confab due to security concerns, after anti-Israel party activists shouted down pro-Israel speakers, including Rep. Haley Stevens, at a prior convention in April. This weekend's convention comes as a growing number of Democrats push for cutting military aid to Israel, amidst the Israeli government's ongoing war against Hamas terrorists in Gaza. The convention is also being held just a few weeks after Abdul El-Sayed, a vocal critic of Israel who describes their military actions as "genocide," narrowly edged Stevens to win the Democratic Senate nomination for a crucial seat the Democrats must hold in the midterm elections. DEMOCRATIC MICHIGAN AG ACCUSES HER PARTY OF 'ABSOLUTELY NOT' DOING ENOUGH TO COUNTER ANTISEMITISM "I don’t feel safe going. I feel like my presence isn’t going to be welcome. I don’t want to get chased around. I don’t want to get harassed. I don’t want to get yelled and screamed at. I don’t want to get booed off the stage, irrespective of what I’m saying," Nessel said during a roundtable discussion last month. "I believe that if I go, that is what will happen because it’s been happening to me." Responding, the Michigan Democratic Party said it is "committed to ensuring party-hosted events are safe and secure environments for all attendees." "We reject antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all forms of hateful conduct. We are working diligently with stakeholders, elected officials, and party membership to prepare for our August convention and look forward to welcoming Michigan Democrats to the Lansing Center on August 29," state party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman said in a statement. CHECK OUT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POLL IN MICHIGAN'S BLOCKBUSTER SENATE RACE Joan Lowenstein, endorsement chair of the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus, told Fox News Digital she hasn't "talked to anybody who thinks they will be unsafe at this convention." But Lowenstein, who also sits on the Michigan Democratic Party Central Committee, added, "Some people think it will be unpleasant and why should they bother." But other Jewish Democrats in Michigan are very concerned. "People are traumatized from the previous convention. Many people I talked to, many super progressive people, are really traumatized by the way they were treated, and the way Haley Stevens was booed, and the way other candidates were treated," Rabbi Asher Lopatin told Fox News Digital last week. Lopatin, who was interviewed after joining Republican Senate nominee former Rep. Mike Rogers at a campaign event to unveil Democrats supporting Rogers, referred to Nessel's decision not to attend the convention and said "it just shows how terrible these extremists are that they're intimidating even the attorney general of our state." WHAT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS IN THE MIDTERM RACES SHOW But Lopatin emphasized, "We got to be strong. We got to be proud. We got to be courageous. The Jewish community cannot cower." Stacy Gittleman, a lifelong Democrat who is supportive of Israel, attended the April convention. "I saw more Palestinian flags than American flags on the floor," Gittleman, a writer who published her observations at the convention on substack, told Fox News Digital this week. Gittleman said the jeers and what she highlighted as a "lack of decorum and disrespect" were signs to her of "how far left our party is drifting." The convention is being held as some Jewish leaders in Michigan are circulating an open letter urging Jewish Democrats and independents in the state to sign their names in support of Rogers. The news was first reported last week by the Jewish Insider and confirmed by Fox News Digital. "This is sort of a do-or-die moment," a person involved with the letter who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely told Fox News Digital. "There are many lifelong Democrats who are feeling homeless. ... It’s not just a leftward drift but has turned into an anti-Jewish drift as well." DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Lowenstein, who doesn't support the petition, said those behind the letter "feel it’s an existential issue, and I think that represents a lot of people. And, so, they have to do what they have to do." "It’s sort of 50/50," she added. "Half the people I talk to say, ‘I could never vote for Abdul El-Sayed because of things he’s said about Israel and, consequentially, the Jewish community. And the other 50% say ‘it is so important for Jews as Americans to have an Democratic Senate that I could never vote for Mike Rogers.'" Rogers and El-Sayed are running to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters. The race is among a dozen that will determine if the Democrats win back the Senate majority from the GOP. Rogers, in an interview last week with Fox News Digital, reiterated that he's not asking Democratic voters to become Republicans. And he highlighted concerns he's heard from Democratic Jewish voters in Michigan. THESE 12 MIDTERM RACES WILL DECIDE WHICH PARTY CONTROLS THE SENATE "I've talked to two young women who were at University of Michigan who were afraid to walk to class. They couldn't display their Star of David. To say that they're afraid is probably an understatement," he said. Rogers said "the violent rhetoric ... is going to make a difference" in the general election. El-Sayed is a former Wayne County Health Department director who, if elected in November, would make history as the nation's first Muslim senator. The epidemiologist who unsuccessfully ran for governor as an insurgent candidate in 2018 has made support for Medicare for all a major component of his campaign and has also called for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). But it's El-Sayed's stance and comments on Israel that have angered some Jewish people in Michigan, a state that also has a large Arab and Muslim population. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER El-Sayed used the word "bloodthirsty" to characterize Israel's military moves in Gaza in an MS NOW interview this month. He has argued against unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel, as have other progressive politicians. And El-Sayed has repeatedly declined to directly answer whether Israel has the right to exist. But El-Sayed, after winning the Senate nomination, emphasized, "I stand in solidarity with my Jewish sisters and brothers, and we can condemn antisemitism. And, at the same time, we can be talking about how we bring people together, and we can be talking about everybody's pain. "My commitment to Jewish safety is the same as my commitment to the safety of my own kids. We have a responsibility to take on antisemitism in all of its forms, wherever we see it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92affc2c5335ae104cab1a Appeals court delivers unsettling ruling — and says Supreme Court left it no choice te 2026-08-29T10:10:04.668Z Appeals court delivers unsettling ruling — and says Supreme Court left it no choice A federal appeals court says decades-old Supreme Court precedent forced it to protect the in-home possession of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, as judges warned that rapidly advancing technology has complicated legal lines drawn nearly 25 years ago. The ruling exposes a widening gap between Supreme Court precedent and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. The Seventh Circuit said it was bound by a 2002 Supreme Court decision that rejected restrictions on sexually explicit depictions of fictional children when no actual child was involved in their creation. But two judges warned that modern AI can now generate images virtually indistinguishable from material depicting the abuse of real children. "Indeed, in Free Speech Coalition, the Supreme Court addressed the scope of First Amendment protections for virtual CSAM, but that was nearly twenty-five years ago, and the image-generation technology available today was likely unimaginable back then," Judge John Lee wrote. "Given the relentless advancement in artificial intelligence models, we have some concerns about the lines these cases draw, but we are not free to redraw them ourselves." WORKER AT SWANKY COUNTRY CLUB ACCUSED OF USING AI TO CREATE EXPLICIT PHOTOS OF TEEN: POLICE The Seventh Circuit affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of one of four charges against Steven Anderegg, who investigators said had hundreds of AI-generated sexually explicit images depicting children on devices seized from his Wisconsin home. Anderegg was charged with producing and distributing the AI-generated material, transferring it to a minor under 16, and possessing it. A federal district court dismissed only the possession charge on First Amendment grounds, leaving the other three charges intact. The Justice Department appealed that dismissal, arguing that the government should be permitted to prohibit possession of obscene virtual child sexual abuse material even when no actual child was involved in its creation. But the Seventh Circuit sided with the lower court. The government generally cannot criminalize the private possession of obscene material inside someone's home, but it can prohibit possession of child sexual abuse material involving real children because its creation exploits actual victims. However, the Supreme Court complicated that distinction in 2002 when it struck down restrictions covering sexually explicit images of fictional children created without using actual minors. The justices reasoned that the government's overriding interest in protecting children from exploitation did not apply in the same way when no real child was involved. AOC OFFERS RARE PRAISE TO LATE SEN GRAHAM FOR BACKING AI PORN BILL NOW STALLED IN HOUSE Hans von Spakovsky, a senior fellow with Advancing American Freedom, told Fox News Digital that the appeals court "had no choice but to uphold the dismissal under the First Amendment" because of the Supreme Court's ruling. But von Spakovsky agreed with the concurrence by Lee and Judge Joshua Kolar, who warned the Supreme Court that the rapid growth of AI technology could require the justices to revisit precedent. "Unforunately, AI-generated images are now virtualy indistinguishable from the real thing and some of these images be created based on real child sexual abuse material," von Spavosky said. "Technology may have overtaken and overwhelmed the reasoning used in those prior decisions." NEW YORK MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND LAW REGULATING AI-POWERED COMMERCIALS The Supreme Court previously ruled in Free Speech Coalition that taking images of real children and "morphing" them into sexually explicit poses would not be protected under its ruling on the possession of child sexual abuse material depicting fictional children because the practice involves the interests of real children. Justice Department lawyers have warned that the rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse material could bog down investigators trying to identify real victims, as increasingly realistic artificial images become harder to distinguish from depictions of actual abuse. HAWLEY CHAMPIONS GUARD ACT AS HEARTBROKEN FAMILIES SAY AI CHATBOTS ALLEGEDLY PUSHED TEENS TO SELF-HARM Judges Lee and Kolar raised another concern in their concurrence, citing research that found hundreds of child sexual abuse material images in a major dataset used to train image-generating AI. The judges suggested that could create a link between AI-generated material and the exploitation of real children, though they stressed that the government did not raise the issue in this case and that the record was insufficient to resolve it. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Justice Clarence Thomas anticipated the dilemma more than two decades ago, warning in the Supreme Court’s 2002 ruling that advancing technology could eventually make virtual depictions indistinguishable from child sexual abuse material involving real victims. "If technological advances thwart prosecution of ‘unlawful speech,’ the Government may well have a compelling interest in barring or otherwise regulating some narrow category of ‘lawful speech’" to enforce laws against material produced through the abuse of real children, Thomas wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a4462c5335ae104ca991 Dem candidate erupts in profane defense of Hasan Piker as party figures distance themselves te 2026-08-29T09:20:06.272Z Dem candidate erupts in profane defense of Hasan Piker as party figures distance themselves The socialist Democrat primed to represent much of America’s birthplace in Congress profanely erupted Thursday at Democrats distancing themselves from far-left streamer Hasan Piker, who once suggested the U.S. deserved the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, D-Northwest Philadelphia, is one of several democratic socialists running in November as some prominent Democrats condemn or distance themselves from Piker over his radical left-wing positions and controversial comments. "This is what the institutionalists are focusing their efforts on now: Disavowing Hasan Piker," Rabb tweeted Friday. WHO IS HASAN PIKER? MEET THE FAR-LEFT STREAMER WHO IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY AND DIVIDING DEMOCRATS "Not White Christian nationalists? Not the broligarchs? Not the AI overlords? Nope, the guy encouraging young people to use their collective political power for good," Rabb wrote. "F--- that noise." SOCIALIST HOUSE NOMINEE'S RADICAL LAW-AND-ORDER VISION: 'WHAT ARE ILLEGALS?' In a test of Philadelphia’s socialist-progressive versus establishment divide, Rabb won a four-way primary that included state Sen. Sharif Street, D-North Philadelphia, the son of a former mayor who was endorsed by several mainstream Democrats. Rabb had already embraced his association with Piker during the primary, appearing with the streamer at an event in West Philadelphia in April. He told Piker at the time that he would be "slammed for even talking to you" and called such criticism a "double standard because as a Black progressive, I can’t do this: I’m part of the problem or whatever," according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fox News Digital reached out to Rabb and Piker for comment. Rabb’s defense puts him at odds with a growing list of prominent Democrats who have condemned Piker. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called Piker’s comments about American Jews "dangerous and anti-Semitic." ANTISEMITIC STREAMER FINALLY MAKES DEM LEADER SNAP WITH RARE REBUKE: ‘MALICIOUS’ When pressed by CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, who is Jewish, Jeffries said, "I’ve just addressed Hasan Piker’s comments as it relates to the Jewish community as forcefully as I can, and I will continue to do that." On Tuesday, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., called for a vote on a bipartisan resolution condemning Piker and conservative podcaster Candace Owens. ELISSA SLOTKIN CALLS OUT HASAN PIKER FOR BLAMING JEWISH AMERICANS TARGETED OVER THEIR ISRAEL VIEWS "Hatred is hatred, period. I said it months ago with Rep. Lawler, and Piker has proved it again," Gottheimer said in a statement. "Telling millions of followers that Jewish Americans are bringing violence on themselves is blatantly antisemitic and one of the oldest tropes in the book," Gottheimer added. EL-SAYED DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM HASAN PIKER AFTER DISTURBING REMARKS ABOUT JEWISH AMERICANS Gottheimer declared that anyone campaigning with Piker is "complicit" with him. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., also accused Piker this week of "victim-blaming" American Jews and reiterated his earlier description of the streamer as an "unapologetic antisemite." Schneider warned Democrats risk losing credibility when they condemn controversial figures on the right while "platforming those who espouse hate of any kind" on their own side. Schneider also took a shot at another socialist-aligned candidate running for high office, saying Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed has "refused" to condemn Piker. El-Sayed appeared to distance himself from Piker, telling the Michigan Advance that "nobody speaks for this campaign besides me and my campaign spokespeople" as he faced criticism over his association with the Twitch streamer. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Rabb faces only independent Dennis Mahoney in November in Pennsylvania’s heavily Democratic 3rd Congressional District and is strongly favored to succeed retiring Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a4452c5335ae104ca988 'We have not slowed down': Minnesota not out of the woods on massive fraud scandal, expert warns te 2026-08-29T09:20:05.650Z 'We have not slowed down': Minnesota not out of the woods on massive fraud scandal, expert warns Despite Minnesota’s fraud scandal exploding onto the national scene and costing taxpayers billions, there are growing concerns that the state has still not done what’s necessary to root out the problem. "We have not slowed down, there is no sense in which the fraud has been stopped in Minnesota," Bill Glahn, a policy fellow at the Center of the American Experiment, told Fox News Digital. Glahn has been warning on social media that Minnesota’s rapid growth in provisional assisted-living licenses, most for small facilities, may be outpacing state oversight. In a recent article, Glahn explained the state’s licensing database showed 364 new facilities with provisional licenses popping up over the past year and called for a 90-day moratorium on new licenses while officials investigate. "We have something along the order of 2,500 of these licensed across the state, but about 20% of them, around three, 400 of them have just been started in the last year," Glahn explained. FINAL WALZ FRAUD REPORT RIPS ‘CULTURE OF TOLERANCE’ AS MINNESOTA TAXPAYERS FACE BILLIONS IN ALLEGED LOSSES "I'm not sure if there's a real underlying driver in the demographics or the demand for these facilities, but it's odd that we have these assisted living facilities linked to Medicaid fraud, at the same time, the Minnesota Department of Health is approving more than one a day. More than one new facility gets approved every single day, 365 days a year. And I don't think anybody is really giving any thought to, hey, maybe some of this is not on the up and up." Glahn also pointed to a recent criminal complaint filed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office against Salman Ahmed Elmi, who was charged Aug. 17 with eight felony theft offenses tied to alleged Medicaid billing fraud, as evidence that fraud is still taking place. The criminal complaint also details alleged ties among the Medicaid-funded businesses, properties previously used to provide commercial sex services and people investigators say were part of a sex-trafficking organization. FAILED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WINS DEM PRIMARY FOR MIDWEST GOVERNOR AMID FRAUD SCANDAL FALLOUT "This is two scandals in one," Glahn said. "You have a commercial sex operation, actual brothels, housed in what were later licensed as assisted-living facilities under the Medicaid program." Elmi previously received an award from the state for being an "Outstanding Refugee." "Elmi’s case alone makes clear that this is not old news," Glahn said. "This particular fraud was going on just a couple of months ago." Glahn argued that the latest allegations point to a deeper problem within the state agencies responsible for vetting providers and monitoring taxpayer-funded programs which haven’t been properly addressed. "Personnel is policy," Glahn said. "There isn’t a regulatory mindset under the Walz administration. There isn’t the mindset that we need to trust but verify." While Minnesota officials and lawmakers have taken some fraud-prevention steps since the fraud scandal erupted onto the national scene, Glahn stressed that the reforms do not address what he sees as the central issue: a lack of accountability for those who failed to identify the schemes earlier "Walz has never cleaned house, he’s never fired anybody for not detecting the fraud or not prosecuting the fraud," Glahn said. "It’s the same people doing the same thing, and that culture has never changed." For Glahn, the messaging should start at the top. "They're just operating as business as usual," Glahn said. "We don't have anybody who's currently in office, currently in charge of state government, at least in the executive branch, who's doing anything substantive to address the fraud. It's just amazing how we see these reports every day, and we have Tim Walz traveling the country, traveling elsewhere. He's a lame duck. He doesn't seem to have any interest in closing out this chapter of his legacy with any kind of victory on the fraud front." MILLION-DOLLAR SNAP FOOD STAMP FRAUD SCHEME IN WALZ'S BACKYARD SPARKS OUTRAGE: 'CRUEL JOKE' In addition to the perception that not enough accountability has been taken for the scandal, Walz's Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is running for Senate while Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for governor despite both being in positions of power during the duration of time the fraud scandal festered. "Amy Klobuchar has come out with her multi-point plan of how she's gonna fight fraud once she gets in office, if she gets elected in November," Glahn explained. "I don't know why we couldn't implement this stuff today. She's called for a top-to-bottom audit of state government. She's got another few data points that perhaps were legislative proposals that didn't get passed. Tim Walz could call a special session. We could be in session on Monday, passing an anti-fraud agenda, but there's nothing. So I guess he just fundamentally doesn't have an interest in the subject." Fox News Digital reached out to Walz's office, Klobuchar's campaign and the Minnesota Department of Health for comment but did not receive a response. The Minnesota Department of Human Services told Fox News Digital in a statement that it has rolled out a series of anti-fraud reforms since the fall of 2024, including identifying 14 high-risk services and freezing the enrollment of new providers in those programs. The agency also said it discontinued the Housing Stabilization Services program, began auditing autism-service providers through onsite visits, instituted licensure requirements for autism centers and disenrolled inactive providers. DHS said it has also expanded pre-payment reviews for providers in 13 high-risk fee-for-service programs and completed revalidation determinations for high-risk providers by the end of May. Since the beginning of 2025, the department said it has stopped payments to 747 Medicaid providers over what it described as credible allegations of fraud and made 824 referrals to law enforcement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a1ee2c5335ae104ca921 In Georgia, Jon Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump Script for Senate Race te 2026-08-29T09:10:06.620Z In Georgia, Jon Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump Script for Senate Race Senator Jon Ossoff, the youngest sitting senator and the only Democrat seeking re-election this year in a state President Trump won in 2024, hasn’t moderated his message in his critical race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a1ed2c5335ae104ca918 How a California Bill Sparked a MAGA-Sphere Uproar te 2026-08-29T09:10:05.948Z How a California Bill Sparked a MAGA-Sphere Uproar A privacy measure for immigration aid workers became a free speech cause for backers of Nick Shirley, a right-wing YouTube star. Democrats say the furor is fueled by misinformation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a1ed2c5335ae104ca90f High Debt and Rising Prices Catch Up to Trump, as Midterms Near te 2026-08-29T09:10:05.277Z High Debt and Rising Prices Catch Up to Trump, as Midterms Near To win in 2024, the president promised an economic course correction. Almost two years later, his agenda has made that fight even harder. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a1ec2c5335ae104ca906 Dolly Parton inspired Their Wigs and Makeup, and Had Their Back, Too. te 2026-08-29T09:10:04.442Z Dolly Parton inspired Their Wigs and Makeup, and Had Their Back, Too. Dolly Parton was an advocate for her L.G.B.T.Q. fans. She also understood them, a meaningful bond in places where such recognition was hard to find. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a1eb2c5335ae104ca8fd Fact-Checking Senate Races in Georgia, Alaska and Texas te 2026-08-29T09:10:03.570Z Fact-Checking Senate Races in Georgia, Alaska and Texas Candidates’ attacks are focused on illegal immigration, faith and stock trading. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a929d462c5335ae104ca85a GCU Plans New Colleges Of Law, Skilled Trades As Enrollment Reaches Record High te 2026-08-29T08:50:14.597Z GCU Plans New Colleges Of Law, Skilled Trades As Enrollment Reaches Record High By Ethan Faverino | Grand Canyon University (GCU) is moving forward with plans to establish two new colleges focused on law and skilled trades as the university begins another record-breaking year. GCU announced this week that it expects to serve approximately 141,000 students during the 2026-2027 academic year, representing a 6% increase from the previous year. The university said the growth comes as it works to expand its academic offerings and respond to workforce demands in Arizona and across the country. The planned College of Law and College of Construction and Industrial Technologies would become GCU’s 11th and 12th colleges. “At a time when higher education is facing enormous disruption and uncertainty, GCU continues to grow because students and families are looking for something different,” said GCU President Brian Mueller. “They want a quality education grounded in Christian worldview principles that prepares them for a meaningful career, but they also want to be part of a community that helps them grow as people and understand the purpose behind their work.” “Whether a student wants to become a lawyer, an engineer, an electrician, a nurse, a pastor, a teacher or a construction professional, we believe all work is sacred and has purpose,” he added. A record 141,000 students are expected to delve into their studies at GCU in the 2026-27 academic year! GCU has also announced plans to establish the College of Law and the College of Construction and Industrial Technologies. Read more: https://t.co/I2vuoH5k5v — GCU News (@GCUNews49) August 26, 2026 GCU is moving forward with plans to establish a College of Law that would incorporate a Christian worldview into its curriculum while emphasizing Constitutional law, free-market principles, and the rule of law. The proposed law school has not yet received all of the necessary approvals. Its establishment remains subject to approval or accreditation from the Arizona Supreme Court justices, the Higher Learning Commission, the Arizona Board for Private Postsecondary Education, and the American Bar Association. If those approvals are obtained, GCU said it would welcome its first law students as early as fall 2027 or spring 2028. If the program ultimately receives American Bar Association accreditation, GCU would become the third ABA-accredited law school in Arizona, joining Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. The university is currently conducting final interviews for the founding dean of the College of Law and expects to make a selection in the coming weeks. “The legal profession plays a critical role in preserving the institutions and principles that make a free society possible,” Mueller said. “We believe there is an opportunity to create a law school that produces outstanding attorneys while also grounding students in a Christian worldview, a deep understanding of the Constitution and an appreciation for the principles of free markets, individual liberty and the rule of law.” The proposed college would expand GCU’s focus beyond undergraduate education and provide students with a pathway into the legal profession while emphasizing service and leadership. GCU is also preparing to launch its College of Construction and Industrial Technologies (CCIT), which will focus on workforce development and skilled trades. The college is designed to offer multiple pathways into the workforce, ranging from short-term credentials and apprenticeships to bachelor’s degrees and eventually graduate-level education. GCU said the goal is to allow students to enter the workforce after completing shorter-term programs and potentially return later to pursue additional education while already employed. “For decades, students have been told they had to choose between college or the trades,” Mueller said. “CCIT is unique in that we offer both — an opportunity to experience life on a major college campus while also getting instruction specifically devoted to manufacturing, electrical work, micro-chip technology and construction. Those students might enter the workforce immediately after completing short-term credentials or an apprenticeship, then return later with a job in hand to pursue a four-year degree.” The college will focus on fields including manufacturing, electrical work, microchip technology, and construction. GCU mentioned it is working with companies including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Amkor, Lux Precision Manufacturing, Benchmark, and McCarthy Building Companies as part of its workforce-development efforts. The partnerships are intended to help address labor shortages by combining academic instruction with hands-on technical training. Mueller said Arizona’s continued growth in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, and construction has created demand for workers at multiple levels, including engineers, technicians, electricians, machinists, and construction professionals. “Arizona is attracting billions of dollars in investment in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor production, construction and other industrial sectors,” Mueller said. “Those investments are creating significant demand not only for engineers and other professionals with four-year degrees, but also for thousands of highly skilled technicians, electricians, machinists, construction professionals and other tradespeople.” The expansion comes as GCU prepares for another record enrollment year. The university projects approximately 141,000 students for the 2026-27 academic year, including more than 24,000 students on its Phoenix campus and approximately 117,000 online students. GCU said fully admissible students entering its Phoenix campus in 2025 had an average GPA of 3.6, while the Honors College reported an average weighted incoming GPA of 4.1. The Honors College now has more than 3,400 students. The university currently offers approximately 400 degrees, emphases, and certificates across 12 colleges. As GCU expands its academic offerings, university officials said the two proposed colleges are intended to address different areas of eduction while supporting the same broader goal, preparing students for careers and encouraging them to contribute to their communities. “America has historically been a nation of builders, and we want to help bring that back,” added Mueller. “These are high-skilled, in-demand, good-paying professions that can provide tremendous opportunities for students and their families while strengthening the communities and economy around them.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post GCU Plans New Colleges Of Law, Skilled Trades As Enrollment Reaches Record High first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a929d442c5335ae104ca851 Tempe School Employee Arrested After Allegedly Downloading Locker Room Footage Of Minors te 2026-08-29T08:50:12.783Z Tempe School Employee Arrested After Allegedly Downloading Locker Room Footage Of Minors By Staff Reporter | A Tempe school employee was arrested last weekend for alleged voyeurism involving security footage of minors for sexual gratification.  Antony Nikai Cruz, 28, is accused of downloading surveillance footage of girls ages 13 to 15 years old changing in a makeshift locker room amid renovations at Corona del Sol High School.  Cruz is facing one felony count of voyeurism for sexual gratification; his bond was set at $100,000.  Cruz was not a teacher, according to Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD) officials. While the district didn’t disclose what Cruz’s employment entailed in interviews with the media, TUHSD governing board records reflect that Cruz’s latest employment title was a surveillance officer for the district office, and that he has been with the district since at least the 2022-2023 school year.  Other board records reflect that Cruz provided more than security services for the district.  Records reflect that Cruz coached freshman wrestling at Marcos de Niza High School in 2024.  Records also reflect that Cruz worked as a safety and security officer at various times at Marcos de Niza High School, Mountain Pointe High School, Corona del Sol High School, and Desert Vista High School.  Governing board records further reflect the following for Cruz’s employment history with TUHSD: July 1, 2024: worked extra duty at Corona del Sol High School July 26, 2024: worked extra duty to provide security for an event at Corona del Sol High School September 9, 2024: worked extra duty to provide security for an event at Desert Vista High School November 4, 2024: worked extra duty to coach freshman wrestling at Marcos de Niza High School  May 1, 2025: worked extra duty at Marcos de Niza High School May 21, 2025: worked extra duty at Desert Vista High School June 24, 2026: employment changed from 1.0 safety and security officer at Marcos de Niza High School to 1.0 surveillance officer at the district office, effective July 1, 2026 July 1, 2026: worked extra duty as a safety and security officer at Mountain Pointe High School  The district placed Cruz on administrative leave the day prior to his arrest. He has since been terminated.  According to court records, Cruz was discovered to have downloaded the makeshift locker room footage during a security supervisor audit of security system activity late last week. Court records claim Cruz downloaded the footage in July. That audit reportedly revealed that the camera download history indicated security footage had been exported to external drives, and the security system’s cloud storage history indicated access by an IP address believed to belong to Cruz’s household.  That TUHSD security supervisor contacted the Tempe Police Department about his findings. Police arrested Cruz at his home in south Phoenix on Saturday.  TUHSD issued a statement assuring the public that they believe the security footage was isolated to one camera on campus. TUHSD has also clarified that the existence of security cameras in the makeshift locker room was not standard, stating that the district doesn’t have cameras in classrooms, regular locker rooms, or other designated changing areas. The investigation into Cruz is ongoing. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Tempe School Employee Arrested After Allegedly Downloading Locker Room Footage Of Minors first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a929d422c5335ae104ca848 Trump Administration Urges Hobbs To Opt Arizona Into Federal School Choice Tax Credit te 2026-08-29T08:50:10.879Z Trump Administration Urges Hobbs To Opt Arizona Into Federal School Choice Tax Credit By Staff Reporter | Arizona has not yet opted into a new tax credit to provide school choice funds for families, and the Trump administration is urging Gov. Katie Hobbs to join. Linda McMahon, education secretary for the Department of Education (ED), chastised the governor during a touring event and press conference at the East Valley Institute of Technology on Tuesday.  Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05) — the Republican nominee for governor — and House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-LD29) were present with McMahon. The federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, signed into law through the One Big Beautiful Bill last year, enables individuals to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit up to $1,700 for contributing to approved K-12 scholarship-granting organizations.  ED defines qualifying scholarship granting organizations as those nonprofits that use contribution funds to provide scholarships for education-related services at both private and public schools. These nonprofits must use at least 90% of income on scholarships for educational choice options for K-12 students. At the Tuesday event, McMahon accused Hobbs of denying Arizona students and their parents the access to “real” educational freedom.  “Governor Hobbs has vetoed three measures that would have allowed Arizona to participate in the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, holding Arizona families back from accessing these powerful opportunities expanding across the country,” said McMahon. “This is what real empowerment looks like, giving parents the freedom to choose the path that best serves their child, instead of forcing every student into a rigid, one-size-fits-all system.” Hobbs must opt in and submit a certified list of scholarship granting organizations by Jan. 1, 2027, for Arizona to participate in the inaugural year of the program.  Even if Hobbs does not opt Arizona into the program, Arizona residents may still claim the tax credit. Instead of their credit going to Arizona students, however, those contributions will go to eligible students elsewhere in participating states. Hobbs explained in her veto of SB 1142 that she wouldn’t opt Arizona into the program until the Trump administration issues regulatory guidance for it. She compared the tax credit program to the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, the state’s universal school choice program.  A bipartisan coalition of 30 states have opted into the federal education tax credit program so far: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.  New York announced in May it would opt into the program but has not finalized that opt-in.  Four states have declined to join: Hawaii, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Oregon. Similar to Hobbs, the governor of Wisconsin vetoed legislation to opt into the program.  13 states and Washington, D.C. have yet to announce a decision: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.  Rep. Biggs, who is looking to unseat Hobbs this November, published a press release criticizing Hobbs’ refusal to allow Arizona to join the program.  “Because of her failure, Arizona students will miss out on scholarship dollars that could help pay for tuition, tutoring, technology, special education services, and other educational needs,” said Biggs. “Arizonans should not have to watch their tax dollars create educational opportunities for students in other states simply because their governor refuses to participate.” McMahon also addressed a Scottsdale audience in a “Great American Comeback Tour” event hosted by the America First Policy Institute. The Republican nominee for Congressional District 1, Jay Feely, also participated in the panel. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Trump Administration Urges Hobbs To Opt Arizona Into Federal School Choice Tax Credit first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9288272c5335ae104ca5af Lifelong artist guides students in growing Havasu arts community te 2026-08-29T07:20:07.765Z Lifelong artist guides students in growing Havasu arts community Christine Link’s hands restored an array of picture frames this week, as soft warm lights cast their glow across her Acoma Boulevard studio. As she worked, the Little River Band played from a nearby radio. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9264ff2c5335ae104c9ac4 Shugrue's hosts 'weigh-ins' prior to weekend martial arts tournament te 2026-08-29T04:50:07.396Z Shugrue's hosts 'weigh-ins' prior to weekend martial arts tournament Dozens of martial artists from throughout Arizona converged on one London Bridge business Friday evening, in preparation for this weekend's bouts as part of the city's inaugural "Omega Combat" MMA exhibition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a925b9b2c5335ae104c987a Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras amid privacy concerns te 2026-08-29T04:10:03.680Z Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras amid privacy concerns Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to pause funding Thursday for AI-powered Flock cameras, which have come under scrutiny nationwide amid privacy concerns. Abbott's office told Fox News Digital that the state was moving to cut off state-agency funding for the cameras, while noting that most funding for them comes from the federal government. "Almost all Flock cameras in Texas are used by cities, and those cities are increasingly canceling their contracts with Flock," Abbott spokesperson Andrew Mahaleris said in a statement. POWERFUL CRIME-FIGHTING SURVEILLANCE GROWTH SPURS LAWMAKERS TO ISSUE WARNING: 'ORWELLIAN' "To the extent that cities get any funding for those cameras, most of it comes from the federal government," Mahaleris continued. "To the extent any funding comes from Texas agencies, those agencies are clarifying that those funds cannot be used for Flock cameras." Flock Safety is one of the most widely used providers of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in Texas. The cameras photograph passing vehicles and record identifying information. Using artificial intelligence, the cameras can detect vehicle characteristics such as make, model and color, as well as features including bumper stickers or dents. Using the information collected, law enforcement agencies can search records across participating camera networks. Supporters of the technology argue the cameras can help authorities quickly locate criminal suspects, stolen vehicles or vehicles connected to crimes. Opponents have raised concerns about privacy and data sharing, as well as the potential misuse of information collected by the cameras. FLOCK SAFETY CAMERAS NEED CONSTITUTIONAL GUARDRAILS BEFORE FURTHER DEPLOYMENT, TENNESSEE MAYOR ARGUES Abbott's move comes as a growing number of Texas cities and counties reconsider their relationships with Flock, citing concerns over data sharing, privacy and the potential for misuse. Earlier this week, the Pflugerville City Council voted unanimously to end the city's agreement with Flock, eliminating all 28 camera readers covered by the contract and disabling access to the system, according to the city. In Hood County, the Commissioners Court also voted to end its relationship with Flock and later unanimously directed that the county's three cameras be disconnected and covered until they can be removed. Abbott said in a Friday radio interview that cities and counties have begun canceling contracts with Flock Safety amid pressure from residents, according to the Texas Tribune. DAVID MARCUS: CHINA TRIP A GLIMPSE INTO THE SURVEILLANCE STATE AMERICA MUST NEVER BECOME In a statement to Fox News Digital, Flock Safety spokesperson Paris Lewbel defended the technology as an important public safety tool. "Flock’s technology is an important public safety tool for law enforcement agencies across Texas, helping officers solve serious crimes, find missing people, recover stolen vehicles, and support safer communities," Lewbel said. "We support thoughtful legislation and strong privacy, transparency, and accountability guardrails that ensure technology is used responsibly while preserving law enforcement’s ability to use effective tools to keep people safe," Lewbel continued. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, a Texas state agency created to combat vehicle theft, burglaries and fraud-related motor vehicle crimes, helped state and local agencies install more than 3,000 Flock cameras since 2023, according to the Tribune. REPS ANDY HARRIS, KEITH SELF, SEN RICK SCOTT: FIX FISA. DON’T SPY ON US State grants for the cameras stemmed from a 2023 law that added $1 to vehicle insurance policies across Texas to combat rampant catalytic converter theft. Prior to the law, there had been no discussion in the state Legislature about using the money for Flock cameras, the outlet reported. Earlier this month, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, a Republican, penned an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle urging Abbott to halt new surveillance-technology purchases. Scrutiny of Flock's technology has also extended beyond Texas. On Capitol Hill, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is demanding answers from Flock Safety. "Flock has assembled an unprecedented national surveillance network," Hawley previously told Fox News Digital. "They boast more than 120,000 cameras across 49 states and more than 20 billion vehicle scans every month." Hawley said he is investigating the company to determine who has access to data collected on hundreds of millions of vehicles. Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9259452c5335ae104c982f Umpire Bill Miller goes 0-for-8 on ABS challenges in Reds' 10-8 win over Cubs at Wrigley Field te 2026-08-29T04:00:05.495Z Umpire Bill Miller goes 0-for-8 on ABS challenges in Reds' 10-8 win over Cubs at Wrigley Field The Cincinnati Reds’ clubhouse was in a celebratory mood after a 10-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The Cubs, however, had little to celebrate after their bullpen struggled to contain Cincinnati’s late-inning surge. Much of the postgame conversation centered on home plate umpire Bill Miller and a game he will likely want to forget. Miller went 0-for-8 on automated ball-strike system challenges, with every challenged call overturned. The Cubs won five challenges, while the Reds won the remaining three. BASEBALL IS CHANGING FOREVER WITH ROBOT UMP CHALLENGES The game’s first overturned call came relatively early in the matinée, when Miller initially ruled Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder’s fastball a ball. A successful ABS challenge confirmed that the pitch landed within the edge of the strike zone. Miller’s night did not improve from there. Seven more calls were successfully challenged before the final out, with only two of the eight disputed pitches initially ruled strikes. Four pitches were challenged by Chicago catcher Carson Kelly, while Reds star Jose Trevino successfully challenged two. The remaining two reversals came from the batter’s box, with Cincinnati’s Sal Stewart and Chicago outfielder Seiya Suzuki each winning a challenge. Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson opted against raising any challenges on Friday, despite leading the majors with 88 successful overturns in 124 attempts. Miller has previously been at the center of ABS disputes while serving as crew chief for Reds games. During a Cincinnati game last month, Reds infielder Edwin Arroyo collided with Miller while attempting to field a ground ball in the seventh inning. The collision was at least partially blamed for preventing the Reds from recording the third out and allowing the inning to continue. HALL OF FAMER JOE MAUER PRAISES MLB FOR THE ABS CHALLENGE SYSTEM, SAYS IT'S BEEN GOOD FOR THE GAME Television cameras then picked up a hot-mic moment from Cincinnati reliever Caleb Ferguson, who directed an expletive-laced tirade at Miller over the umpire’s involvement in the play. Ferguson later apologized. "It’s just a very unprofessional thing on my part," Ferguson told reporters. "I know these things happen in the game, but I don’t like that I was kind of the centerpiece of what was going on." According to data compiled by TapToChallenge.com, which tracks the automated ball-strike system, Miller’s 0-for-8 showing Friday in Chicago appears to be the worst by an umpire since MLB introduced the challenge system at the start of the 2026 season. Miller’s 70 overturned calls rank ninth among MLB umpires. Hunter Wendelstedt leads the league, followed by Dan Iassogna, Malachi Moore, Lance Barrett and Manny Gonzalez. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a924d922c5335ae104c9670 Mohave College women’s soccer season opens with win te 2026-08-29T03:10:10.861Z Mohave College women’s soccer season opens with win MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave College women’s soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 2–0 win over Cuyamaca College on Thursday, Aug. 20, in El Cajon, California. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a924d912c5335ae104c9665 Bighorns respond with strong performance against Truckee Meadows te 2026-08-29T03:10:09.835Z Bighorns respond with strong performance against Truckee Meadows MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave College men’s soccer team opened the week with a 1–0 loss to Utah State Eastern on Thursday, Aug. 20, at Firebird Field. Chase Radford made 10 saves, while Lazzar Ramos led the Bighorns with six… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a924b352c5335ae104c95d9 Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever go into FIBA World Cup break with big win over Connecticut te 2026-08-29T03:00:05.885Z Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever go into FIBA World Cup break with big win over Connecticut The WNBA is gearing up to press the pause button for a couple of weeks so players can compete in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, and before they could head to the tournament or on vacation, the Indiana Fever had a date with the Connecticut Sun. Caitlin Clark and company came into the game looking to continue their momentum after a 113-90 win over the Chicago Sky on Sunday, while the Sun were hoping to take what would be just their 11th win of the season. However, despite the rough season, Connecticut came out firing on all cylinders, taking a 28-19 lead over the Fever after the first quarter, an impressive feat on the road. ROYCE WHITE SHOWS UP TO INDIANA FEVER GAME IN BLONDE WIG AMID WNBA DRAFT PURSUIT Unfortunately for the Sun and fortunately for the Fever, it was the wake-up call the home team needed to turn it on. The Fever outscored Connecticut 39-15 in the second quarter to flip the script and take a 58-43 lead to the locker room at the half. While the third quarter wasn't as lopsided as the second, it did feature a highlight-reel assist from Clark to fellow Fever star Kelsey Mitchell. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! That was one of Clark’s 12 assists on the night and two of Mitchell’s 34 points, which moved her into the league lead in total points. Clark matched that with 34 points of her own, which extended their WNBA record for the most 30-plus-point games for a pair of teammates in a single season, with Friday's performance being their fourth of the year. The Fever won 111-91, extending their franchise record for 100-plus-point games in a season to 19. Just four games remain in the regular season for Indiana. With the break for the FIBA World Cup, their next game will be on Sept. 18, on the road against the Toronto Tempo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9244332c5335ae104c94e0 Bighorns respond with strong performance against Truckee Meadows te 2026-08-29T02:30:11.612Z Bighorns respond with strong performance against Truckee Meadows No. 7 Lazzar Ramos, Forward, in action during the Bighorns vs. Truckee Meadows game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9241d42c5335ae104c9445 Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa booed by Dolphins fans as Miami pays price for failed relationship te 2026-08-29T02:20:04.790Z Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa booed by Dolphins fans as Miami pays price for failed relationship As reunions go, Tua Tagovailoa’s return to South Florida as an Atlanta Falcon against his former Miami Dolphins teammates was not exactly a happy one. Dysfunctional is a better word for it. For six seasons, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins tried to make it work. They failed. DOLPHINS NOT GOING TO 'THROW IN THE TOWEL AND JUST REBUILD' BUT THAT COMES WITH HIGHER EXPECTATIONS Tagovailoa was set back by some coaches who didn’t like him and injuries that too often overshadowed him, so he never reached his goal of becoming the face of the franchise. And the Dolphins never came close to reaching the championship level they expected when they drafted Tagovailoa in the top five in 2020 and paid him like a top-five quarterback in 2024. The failures resulted in a divorce during the offseason and this exhibition game at Hard Rock Stadium was the first time the couple happened to be at the same place at the same time since the split. And guess what? Everybody believes they're better off after the separation. But no one is at this stage better off after the separation. DOLPHINS CONSULTANT TROY AIKMAN WILL BE LIMITED IN MNF ROLE LIKE RAIDERS MINORITY OWNER TOM BRADY IS ON FOX Tagovailoa is trying to earn a starting job with the Falcons and the fact he came into this game without yet having done so speaks to his failing since training camp began. Because Tagovailoa has basically been competing only against himself while Michael Penix Jr. has been limited in practices as he makes his way back from a 2025 knee surgery. And, yet, with his only significant competition sidelined and the path to the starting job clear, Tagovailoa hasn't been able to lock the job down. The Dolphins? They got rid of Tagovailoa this offseason despite the fact he would be costing them some $55 million in salary in 2026 alone. There's another bill coming next year. The Dolphins were so over this relationship they paid Tagovailoa to go away. And where has that left them? The Tagovailoa move was part of a systematic divestment from talent in order to "solve the salary cap problem" the previous administration got the franchise into. MIAMI DOLPHINS ENTER FULL REBUILD WITH MALIK WILLIS AT QUARTERBACK AND JEFF HAFLEY AS HEAD COACH The Dolphins are now perhaps the least talented team in the NFL as they prepare for a season in which they will be rebuilding for the 1,387th time in the past decade. So here we were on Friday night: Team Rebuild versus Quarterback Not Good Enough. The scene played out in front of a sparse crowd at Hard Rock that mustered enough emotion to boo for the quarterback they once believed would win them a championship. The Sadness Bowl. And, fittingly, nobody really won. Tagovailoa played well enough, completing 7 of 8 passes. But it wasn't actually good. The Dolphins, resting their talent-needy starting defense, fought with backups that will provide substandard depth this season. And the sparing between a QB who is lacking against backups who are lacking was, well, lacking. Tagovailoa completed 3 of 4 passes on his first drive, with the only incompletion on a throwaway. The Falcons scored a touchdown that drive. But that last paragraph reads more impressively than it looked because the dynamic 43-yard completion from Tagovailoa to Kyle Pitts that highlighted the drive was actually a 4-yard pitch on a screen that the tight end turned into a big run against a scattered defense. On his second drive, Tagovailoa fumbled the snap from center and the Dolphins recovered. And another drive later, running back Brian Robinson fumbled and, once again, the Miami defense recovered. So, good on the Miami defense that is going to get steamrolled once the regular-season begins. And good on Tagovailoa, who still hasn’t done enough to win the Falcons’ starting quarterback job despite facing little healthy competition until this week, when Penix Jr. was fully cleared to practice. Good on both. But not really that good. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a923acf2c5335ae104c9170 Chris Sale turns back clock, hits triple digits and completes gem on emotional night in Braves sweep te 2026-08-29T01:50:07.924Z Chris Sale turns back clock, hits triple digits and completes gem on emotional night in Braves sweep Chris Sale, the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner, had thrown 97 pitches through eight innings Thursday when he walked the length of the Atlanta Braves’ dugout, found manager Walt Weiss and made his intentions clear. "This is mine," Sale declared. The left-hander needed just 12 more pitches to record the final three outs and complete a 1-0 shutout of the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta. The victory capped a three-game sweep for the NL East-leading Braves, who beat Los Angeles by one run in each game. At 37, Sale’s standout performance Thursday offered another reminder that he remains among baseball’s best and reinforced his standing in the NL Cy Young Award race alongside Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski. BREWERS HUMAN HOWITZER JACOB MISIOROWSKI BREAKS HIS OWN RECORD FOR HARDEST PITCH THROWN BY A STARTER Sale unleashed two of his fastest pitches since 2018 on Thursday, with both being hurled while Shohei Ohtani stood in the batter's box. Sale also record his first complete game since 2019. His ERA now sits at 2.06, which is second in the majors only behind Misiorowski. The Braves ace also extended his streak of starts allowing three runs or fewer to 21. Ohtani struck out twice against Sale, who finished the night with 11 strikeouts. "You can make an argument that, as great a career as he's having, he's as good now as he's ever been," Weiss said. "It's mind-boggling." The last time Sale’s fastball reached triple digits was July 6, 2018, when he was 29 and still pitching for the Boston Red Sox. Boston went on to win the World Series that season, years before Sale would need to undergo Tommy John surgery. "Anytime you're facing a team like that you just try to put your best foot forward, you know it's going to be a dog fight, you know it's not going to come easy," Sale told "The Pat McAfee Show" on Friday. Only one Dodgers player managed to reach scoring position while Sale was on the mound. Videos shared on social media showed Sale’s son reacting as he realized his father would return to the mound for the ninth inning. "The family stuff, it's fun just [because], I'm glad I don't see that stuff until after the game [beacuse] that's just so special," Sale told "The Pat McAfee Show" about the emotional night. DODGERS' TARIK SKUBAL EXPECTS AN EMOTIONAL REUNION AGAINST TIGERS FRIDAY Adding to the emotion of the night, Sale took the mound carrying the weight of a personal loss. Before the game, he learned that Ashley Foss, a close family friend, had died of cancer. Foss’ family has managed Sale’s finances through their agency for several years, and the families have grown close over time. While Sale’s performance took center stage, Yoshinobu Yamamoto was strong for the Dodgers as well. The reigning World Series MVP pitched 6.1 innings, allowing one run on Braves catcher Drake Baldwin’s first-pitch solo homer off a splitter. The Braves remain home this weekend, opening a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. The Dodgers, meanwhile, traveled to Detroit for a matchup with the Tigers, with Tarik Skubal facing his former team for the first time since his blockbuster trade to Los Angeles earlier this month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a923acd2c5335ae104c915b Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Targeted Stanford Students Who Criticized Israel te 2026-08-29T01:50:05.851Z Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Targeted Stanford Students Who Criticized Israel The ruling was a win for Stanford’s student newspaper, The Stanford Daily, and it followed another court victory for students targeted by the Trump administration last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9238762c5335ae104c8f34 WATCH: Wanted man escapes cops twice by running onto freeway, then walks into their Panda Express lunch te 2026-08-29T01:40:06.334Z WATCH: Wanted man escapes cops twice by running onto freeway, then walks into their Panda Express lunch A wanted California man who twice escaped officers by running onto a freeway apparently ran out of luck when he unexpectedly walked into a Panda Express where the same officers were eating lunch, police said. Two attempts. Two escapes onto the freeway. Then came an unexpected third encounter. Officers with the Monrovia Police Department recognized the man when he entered the restaurant and quickly arrested him, ending a month-long effort to take him into custody on a no-bail felony probation warrant. WATCH: FELONY SUSPECT'S OCEAN GETAWAY UNRAVELS AFTER 90-MINUTE STANDOFF WITH LIFEGUARDS Body camera video of the incident shows two officers sitting and eating inside the restaurant before springing into action and taking the suspect, who has not been identified, to the ground. Police said the man was wanted on a no-bail warrant for a probation violation. The encounter unfolded July 17, but police released video of the arrest Thursday. In the video, the suspect asks the officers, "What did I do?" DEMOCRAT LAWMAKER'S 107 MPH TRAFFIC STOP BRINGS BODYCAM BATTLE FRONT AND CENTER AGAIN One officer responds, "You've been wanted. You've been running from me for like a month." Police said officers had previously attempted to arrest the man on two separate occasions while he was out walking. Both times, he allegedly ran onto the freeway and managed to evade them. The breakthrough came as officers were taking a lunch break at Panda Express when the wanted man "walked right up to them," police said. "At this point, we're not sure if it was good police work, bad timing, or the irresistible smell of chow mein," the department joked. "Either way, an arrest was made." The officers apparently didn't let the arrest keep them from finishing lunch. "And don't worry the officers went back for their food and finished their chow mein," the department said. "Priorities." The Monrovia Police Department told Fox News Digital its social media post and accompanying footage constitute its public statement on the incident and that no additional information would be provided at this time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92361f2c5335ae104c8eff Judge questions lenient plea deal in $500,000 train cargo theft te 2026-08-29T01:30:07.860Z Judge questions lenient plea deal in $500,000 train cargo theft A local judge has again criticized the leniency of a plea agreement proposed for a modern-day train bandit. Judge Billy Sipe’s comments came during an Aug. 27 sentencing hearing, which was continued until Sept. 9. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9233c52c5335ae104c8e7e Enes Kanter Freedom's legal representatives file FOIA request related to Chicago Sky ejection incident te 2026-08-29T01:20:05.725Z Enes Kanter Freedom's legal representatives file FOIA request related to Chicago Sky ejection incident The America First Policy Institute has launched an investigation into Enes Kanter Freedom’s removal from a Chicago Sky game and his subsequent ban from Wintrust Arena. AFPI filed a six-page public-records request Friday with the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, the government entity that owns the arena. The request was submitted on Freedom’s behalf under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. "Enes Freedom exercised his constitutional right as an American when he attended the WNBA game in Chicago," AFPI chief legal affairs officer Leigh Ann O’Neill said in a statement. "Today, we launched an investigation, seeking critical documents that will assist in our efforts to ensure that public entities are held accountable when American’s constitutional rights are trampled." ENES KANTER FREEDOM EJECTED FROM SKY-FEVER GAME AFTER VERBAL ALTERCATION WITH NATASHA CLOUD Freedom attended Sunday’s game between the Sky and Indiana Fever wearing a shirt that read, "WOMAN noun. adult human female." Sky guard Natasha Cloud approached Freedom’s courtside seat during a third-quarter timeout, leading to a verbal exchange. Security intervened and escorted Freedom from the arena after he stepped toward the court. AFPI’s records request seeks to determine who holds authority over access, security and event operations at the publicly owned facility. The group requested agreements among MPEA, arena operator Oak View Group, the Chicago Sky and the WNBA. It also sought security policies, law-enforcement agreements, records identifying who authorized Freedom’s removal and ban, and documents detailing the arena’s receipt of federal funding. ENES KANTER FREEDOM SENDS LETTER TO WNBA REQUESTING REVIEW OF SKY EJECTION INCIDENT, FULL TICKET REFUND MPEA describes itself as a municipal corporation created by the Illinois General Assembly. Its board members are appointed by Illinois’ governor and Chicago’s mayor. The authority owns the 10,000-seat Wintrust Arena, which operates through a public-private partnership with DePaul University. The records request does not itself establish that Freedom’s constitutional rights were violated. AFPI is seeking documents that could help determine whether the conduct of the Sky or arena personnel can be attributed to a public entity. AFPI asked MPEA to preserve potentially responsive emails, text messages and internal communications while producing records on a rolling basis. No lawsuit has been filed. OutKick has reached out to MPEA and the Sky for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9233c32c5335ae104c8e73 Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says te 2026-08-29T01:20:03.829Z Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says The resolution is part of an effort to hold retailers and pharmacists accountable for what the government says were their roles in the opioid epidemic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a922f172c5335ae104c88ee Royce White shows up to Indiana Fever game in blonde wig amid WNBA Draft pursuit te 2026-08-29T01:00:07.232Z Royce White shows up to Indiana Fever game in blonde wig amid WNBA Draft pursuit Former NBA player Royce White brought his WNBA Draft campaign directly to an arena Friday night, just days after Enes Kanter Freedom was thrown out of a game. Both White and Freedom have declared for the next WNBA Draft as males. White attended the Indiana Fever’s game against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse wearing a long blonde wig, as seen in photos and video obtained by OutKick. The former first-round NBA pick could be seen inside the arena wearing the wig as the Fever prepared to take on Connecticut. He was greeted with a friendly welcome by fans, as multiple people stopped to shake his hand and take pictures with him. FORMER NBA PLAYER ROYCE WHITE SAYS HE IS DECLARING FOR NEXT WNBA DRAFT AFTER ENES KANTER ANNOUNCEMENT When asked by OutKick why he was there, White said, "All hail Queen Roysha, the queen has arrived, it's great to be here... I'm here because Black trans lesbians matter, and we've always mattered, we've always existed... I'm here to participate and scout some of the competition maybe as well." Freedom’s ejection became a national storyline Sunday night and continued to draw attention after he was banned from future Sky games. CHICAGO SKY OWNER OPENS UP ON ENES KANTER FREEDOM EJECTION, MAKES ANALOGY TO SHOOTING A GUN When asked about Freedom's incident and if fans might also see some "fireworks" with White in attendance on Friday, White responded, "I'm just here to spectate. I'm just here to support the WNBA and support the Fever." Asked what reception he expected from Fever fans Friday, White was unfazed: "Who cares? It’s life, you get one life to live. You’re born, you breathe, you stop breathing, hopefully you give all glory to God … Who cares what the reaction is?" His appearance continued the public campaign he launched earlier this month when he announced his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. White previously previewed the look on social media. White formally declared for the draft in a letter sent to the WNBA league office by his attorney, former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz. The declaration stated that White identified as a transgender woman and claimed eligibility under the league’s new collective bargaining agreement. The CBA states that "only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA," but it does not provide a more specific definition based on biological sex or gender identity. White has made clear that his declaration is intended to pressure the WNBA into explicitly stating whether biological males can compete in the league. "I’m transgender. I’m a woman. I identify as sometimes identifying as a woman for purpose of basketball, professional basketball, so I’ll be declaring for the WNBA draft in 2027 as well," White previously told OutKick. White has also threatened to pursue a discrimination lawsuit if he is not allowed to compete. Multiple outlets reported this week that White and fellow former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom would not be eligible for the draft. A league source characterized their declarations as "publicity stunts." However, White’s legal team said it had not received a formal determination directly from the WNBA. "The WNBA should preserve all records in anticipation of litigation," Gaetz wrote on social media. White was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 16th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft after starring at Iowa State. He appeared in only three NBA games, all with the Sacramento Kings in 2014. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a922cbc2c5335ae104c8887 Woman allegedly ejected from roller coaster, suffers serious injuries after dragged along track: reports te 2026-08-29T00:50:04.500Z Woman allegedly ejected from roller coaster, suffers serious injuries after dragged along track: reports A 60-year-old woman suffered a broken rib, collapsed lung, a traumatic brain injury and a dislocated shoulder that required surgery after she was allegedly ejected from her seat on a Colorado roller coaster and dragged, according to reports and a law firm representing her. Nicki Parker, of Texas, was thrown from her seat and dragged for 20 to 30 seconds after she remained strapped into her seat belt as the Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain Resort kept going, FOX 31 Denver reported, citing her attorney. "It was actually wrapped around her and pulled her and she was dragged along the track as it went down," Trent Ongert with Bloch Ongert Injury Law told the news station. MONTANA BOY KILLED AFTER BEING FLUNG FROM CARNIVAL RIDE OPERATING WITH MISSING RESTRAINTS, LAWSUIT ALLEGES Ongert said Parker’s husband, who was riding behind her at the time, attempted to help her. "She was lying on the track. He then had to get her out because there was nobody, no way to get to her," he explained. "They’re about 15 to 20 feet off the ground." Parker remains hospitalized, Ongert said. A sign posted along the ride says that the "cart will stop and beep" if the seat belt is disconnected. COLLEGE GRAD REPORTEDLY DIES IN SIX FLAGS ROLLER COASTER INCIDENT AS FAMILY SUES THEME PARK Colorado’s Division of Oil and Public Safety's Amusement Rides and Devices Program is investigating the incident. "We can confirm our Division of Oil & Public Safety is investigating an incident that happened on Copper Mountain's Rocky Mountain Coaster on Monday, August 17, 2026," the agency told Fox News Digital. "One rider was injured in the incident. The Rocky Mountain Coaster is currently closed while the investigation continues. OPS has also told the manufacturer that they need to publish a safety bulletin and share it with all impacted operators. "A similar ride operating at the Purgatory Resort is also closed pending the outcome of the investigation. Documentation involving the incident will not be made public until the investigation is complete." JURY AWARDS TEENS $550K AFTER OREGON AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE LEFT THEM HANGING UPSIDE DOWN: REPORT The roller coaster, which is 5,800 feet long and bills itself as the "2nd longest alpine coaster in North America," remains closed, according to its website. "Our thoughts are with the guest, and we wish them a speedy recovery," the resort said in a press release sent to local outlets. Fox News Digital has reached out to the agency, the resort and Ongert for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a922a652c5335ae104c8828 Tarik Skubal gets emotional during highly anticipated return to Detroit after blockbuster trade te 2026-08-29T00:40:05.635Z Tarik Skubal gets emotional during highly anticipated return to Detroit after blockbuster trade Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Tigers that brought aboard two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. Now, just weeks later, the Dodgers rolled into Motor City, and guess who got the start? … Yes, Tarik Skubal. TARIK SKUBAL SAYS HE WAS EMOTIONAL LEAVING DETROIT TIGERS FOR LA DODGERS, WOULD LOVE TO RETURN: 'I'M CRYING' Outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers Brady Smith and River Ryan went the other way in the deal. Skubal's return to Detroit came at an interesting time as the NL West leaders came into the evening fresh off of three-straight losses to the Atlanta Braves. So, despite all of the emotions, Skubal had some important work to do on the hill. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Those emotions briefly got the best of him when the Tigers played a tribute video on the big screen. The right-hander got a little misty-eyed as fans gave him a standing ovation. Detroit's Drew Anderson went through the first half-inning with a pair of strikeouts early, and with that it was time for Skubal to take the mound at Comerica Park in a Dodgers uniform. A mix of boos and cheers as he walked out onto the field. However, before he threw his first pitch, there was a light-hearted moment when Skubal's PitchCom wasn't working right. The Tigers' second baseman, Gleyber Torres, was the first former teammate Skubal had to face, and it didn't go particularly well as he sent a pitch deep to center field over Dodger Alek Thomas' head for a double. However, after that, he notched a pair of strikeouts and got out of the inning without allowing a run. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9221052c5335ae104c8679 CBC releases policy change after controversy about refusing to refer to 9/11 as ‘terrorist attacks’ te 2026-08-29T00:00:05.247Z CBC releases policy change after controversy about refusing to refer to 9/11 as ‘terrorist attacks’ The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announced an internal policy change on Friday, explaining why it had previously told reporters and editors to refrain from describing the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks as "terrorist attacks." The memo was authored by Basem Boshra, CBC News' senior director of journalistic standards and public trust, and surfaced ahead of the attacks' 25th anniversary. The directive was first reported by Toronto Sun columnist Warren Kinsella, who said it was addressed to CBC News staff. "Do not refer to the Sept. 11 attacks as terrorist attacks," the memo said. The memo instead described the events as hijackings that led to passenger jet crashes in Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and Manhattan. It also said the World Trade Center was destroyed. AMERICA’S HEARTLAND COMES FACE-TO-FACE WITH 9/11 HISTORY AS 25TH ANNIVERSARY NEARS CBC released a memo on Friday addressing the controversy that erupted as the 25th anniversary of the terror attack, headlined, "How and why CBC News will adjust its 9/11 language guidance." "CBC News finds itself once again in a swirl of confusion about how our journalists use the words ‘terrorist’ and ‘terrorism,’ this time about the al-Qaeda attacks on New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001," it read. "The confusion stems from the leak of an excerpt from our internal language guide that was published and amplified by a number of outlets without full context or explanation. It has caused significant concern, anger and hurt for many people who believe CBC News seeks to minimize or obscure the horror of that day and who was behind it," Boshra continued. "That is the last thing we want to do. And our reporting on 9/11, through thousands of stories over the past 25 years, is an unflinching account of the devastating attacks by al-Qaeda, the hunt and prosecution of those responsible, the thousands of lives that were lost on that day and the incalculable loss and grief experienced by so many others as a result," he added further. "And we intend to mark the forthcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11 with extensive, special coverage that will continue to respectfully and thoughtfully reflect on the monumental nature of this tragedy." SYRIA OFF US TERROR BLACKLIST AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS AS TRUMP ADMIN CLEARS INVESTMENT HURDLE "CBC's reporting on terrorism, wherever it occurs, has always been guided by the principle of attribution, and like other major news organizations, it has been our practice for decades," he explained. "The reason for the extreme care around the use of the words ‘terrorist’ and ‘terrorism’ was detailed in this earlier editor's blog." "But to be clear, CBC News has never said what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, was not terrorism, as some commentators have stated in recent days. We have reported fully and accurately on the reasons and motivations for those attacks as determined by police, governments and an independent commission. We've just made sure to do it with attribution," he said. "Clarity and understanding are at the heart of our journalism. The leaked excerpt without context or explanation has raised more questions for the public that we must now answer," he said. "After reviewing our current language guidance, we have decided to adjust it to clarify that direct attribution is not required for describing the historic events of 9/11 as terrorism." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "We are doing so to remove what has unfortunately (and unintentionally) become an impediment to clarity and public understanding," he concluded. "At the same time, as new acts of politically or ideologically motivated violence occur in our world, we will continue to follow the journalistically sound practice of attributing causes and motivations to officials and experts." Military judge Lt. Col. Michael Schrama on Friday threw out a confession made by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. In his ruling, he wrote that statements made by Mohammed to investigators in 2007 were not given voluntarily, according to the New York Post, complicating what has already been a decades-long wait for the suspected plotter to stand trial. Earlier this week, Schrama set a trial date for June 2028 for Mohammed and three co-defendants. Fox News' C.J. Womack and Louis Casiano contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a921eaf2c5335ae104c8103 Colorado Avalanche sign defenseman Cale Makar to record-setting eight-year contract extension te 2026-08-28T23:50:07.065Z Colorado Avalanche sign defenseman Cale Makar to record-setting eight-year contract extension Hockey players are getting absolutely paid this summer, and for the third time in just a few months, there’s a new highest-paid NHLer: Cale Makar. The Colorado Avalanche announced that they have come to terms on a contract extension with the two-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman, and it's big. How does eight years, $163.2 million sound? ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! That works out to an AAV of $20.4 million per year, an NHL record by a significant margin. Markar's deal — which kicks in after this season — topped the contract extension that Sharks star Macklin Celebrini signed this summer at five years, $94 million, and an AAV of $18.8 million starting in 2027-28. SHARKS STAR MACKLIN CELEBRINI JUST MADE AN IMPRESSIVE BIT OF NHL AND VIDEO GAME HISTORY Celebrini’s contract topped the $18 million-per-season offer sheet the Philadelphia Flyers extended to Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson, which the Ducks matched. With the league's salary cap continuing to go up, players' salaries will too. But is it worth giving such a significant portion of a team's payroll to one player? Well, in Makar's case, it probably is. There are few players as valuable as a puck-moving, play-making defenseman who's still a solid defender on top of his offensive ability, and when you've got one of Makar's caliber, you do whatever it takes to keep him. The numbers kind of speak for themselves: 507 points (136G, 371A) in 470 games. Makar also quarterbacks the Avs' top power-play unit, and while the team was actually only 20th in the league last season by PP%, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better player in that role. Of course, the pressure is now on even more than it already was. Makar helped the Avs win one Stanley Cup, but given the big salary, fans are going to expect the team to be a perennial contender and win another one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a921c5f2c5335ae104c80d9 Mohave College women’s soccer season opens with win te 2026-08-28T23:40:15.125Z Mohave College women’s soccer season opens with win No. 3 Brianne Kumashiro in action during the Bighorns’ game against Truckee Meadows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a921c5e2c5335ae104c80d0 Scene pkg Aug 28 te 2026-08-28T23:40:14.252Z Scene pkg Aug 28 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a921c572c5335ae104c809c Measles deaths may have been 'fabricated,' RFK Jr claims after coroner raises questions te 2026-08-28T23:40:07.052Z Measles deaths may have been 'fabricated,' RFK Jr claims after coroner raises questions Days after Pennsylvania health officials reported two measles deaths, a public dispute has emerged about whether other factors played a role in the fatalities. The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the two "measles-associated" deaths on Tuesday, noting that both individuals were unvaccinated. These were the state’s first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the release. On Wednesday, the DOH revealed that one of the deaths was a newborn baby from Lancaster County. That confirmation came after the county coroner — physician Stephen Diamantoni — said the newborn died shortly after birth from a lacerated spleen and had tested positive for measles acquired before birth, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. FORMER CDC ADVISOR SAYS DECLINE IN KINDERGARTEN VACCINATIONS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT: 'KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON' Diamantoni’s office was still investigating the newborn’s death, and the coroner said he was not aware of the other reported death, Axios reported. The Pennsylvania Department of Health stated that not all deaths are referred to a coroner under state law. The DOH says it uses the term "measles-associated" when laboratory or epidemiologic evidence of measles is present, even if a coroner or medical certifier does not identify measles as the immediate cause of death. Measles can affect the spleen, potentially causing enlargement and, in rare cases, rupture, according to Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst. Pregnant women, newborns and young infants can face a higher risk of serious measles complications, the doctor noted. Infants who are too young to receive the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine can be especially vulnerable. COMMON VACCINE LINKED TO 24% LOWER DEMENTIA RISK IN OLDER ADULTS HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned whether Pennsylvania officials provided sufficient information to substantiate the two measles-associated deaths. In a Wednesday post on X, after the coroner’s comments were made public, Kennedy alleged that Pennsylvania had not given the CDC relevant information and suggested the deaths could have been "fabricated." "The announcement appears to have been premature, and the deaths may even have been altogether fabricated by one of the Governor's hopeful staffers," he wrote. "The Lancaster County Coroner says that it has no record of any measles deaths." RFK also accused Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his office of "fearmongering, misinformation, finger-pointing and the weaponization of infectious disease fears for political gain." Meanwhile, at a Tuesday press conference, Shapiro said the deaths showed the "real-life consequences" of misinformation about the measles vaccine. In a subsequent X post, the governor claimed Kennedy had "stoked confusion amongst parents and others — and the result has been less protection from measles and more cases." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES In response to Kennedy’s comments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also spoke on X about the debate, expressing appreciation for RFK’s efforts to "clarify conflicting information" about the cause of the two reported deaths. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "CDC is working to determine what actually occurred," the agency wrote. "These discrepancies raise important questions, particularly because the Governor’s Office has not provided CDC with information relevant to the outbreak and has declined our offers of assistance." "Under President Trump’s and Secretary Kennedy’s leadership, CDC will follow the facts and tell the American people the truth." Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen disputed the CDC’s account, saying the two deaths were reported to the agency’s measles response team early Tuesday morning. In an X post from the Pennsylvania Department of Health account, Bogen said she had reviewed the case investigations and that state epidemiologists had thoroughly investigated both deaths. She confirmed that both individuals tested positive for measles. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Meanwhile, Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons said he did not believe there was enough evidence to confirm the two deaths were caused by measles, citing information he said he received from the county coroner’s office, according to Local21 News. Siegel noted that measles weakens the immune system and increases the risk of pneumonia, which can stem from measles itself or from a secondary bacterial infection. "If the impact of measles on the immune system or stress on other major organs as a result of the disease leads to death, that would be a measles-associated death," he told Fox News Digital. When a patient has both measles and another immediate cause of death, several considerations come into play when infectious disease specialists are determining whether the virus was a contributing factor. "It has to do with whether the immediate cause of death is from measles itself, as in measles pneumonia, or due to damage to the immune system and secondary infections or other diseases that result," Siegel said. Lancaster County is at the center of Pennsylvania’s current measles outbreak. As of Friday, the state had reported 424 confirmed cases and 73 hospitalizations. Fox News Digital reached out to the involved government officials requesting comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a921c562c5335ae104c8093 Hochul boasts 'I just banned it' as New York outlaws local police partnerships with ICE te 2026-08-28T23:40:06.318Z Hochul boasts 'I just banned it' as New York outlaws local police partnerships with ICE New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday on "Morning Joe" that New York banned formal civil immigration-enforcement agreements between local law enforcement and ICE because she wants officers focused on local crime, while a DHS spokesperson said in an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital that the restriction will force more federal agents into communities as 15 county sheriffs challenge the law in federal court. "When politicians bar local law enforcement from working with DHS, our law enforcement officers have to have a more visible presence so that we can find and apprehend the criminals let out of jails and back into communities," the DHS spokesperson said. "Seven of the top 10 safest cities in the United States cooperate with ICE. Instead of working with us, Governor Hochul and Attorney General James are choosing to RELEASE violent criminals from their jails directly back into our communities to perpetrate more crimes and create more victims." DHS cited five New York cases involving noncitizens who it said remained at large or were released despite ICE detainers after arrests or convictions involving attempted murder, rape, assault, weapons charges or child endangerment. ICE later took all five into custody, and one was removed to Mexico, the department said. BORDER CZAR HOMAN VOWS TO 'FLOOD' NEW YORK WITH ICE AGENTS DESPITE HOCHUL'S RESISTANCE Hochul’s office responded to DHS’s criticism Friday in a statement to Fox News Digital, disputing the department’s characterization of the law’s public-safety consequences. "Governor Hochul has been clear: You don't make New York State safer by co-opting local law enforcement to conduct civil immigration enforcement that targets families, children and hardworking individuals," a Hochul spokesperson said. "A federal court has already upheld New York’s Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, and the state will continue to work with federal and local law enforcement in cracking down on violent offenders while keeping our communities safe and enforcing our laws." During the interview on "Morning Joe", co-host Willie Geist asked whether ICE could still secure agreements with New York police forces. DEM GOVERNOR IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER TESTING LIMITS OF AUTHORITY WITH MAJOR MOVE AGAINST ICE "I just banned it," Hochul said. "It's against the law now in the state of New York to have these agreements." The Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, signed in May, took effect Tuesday. It prohibits state and local entities from entering or remaining in 287(g) agreements, which let trained local personnel perform certain federal civil immigration functions under ICE supervision. Hochul's office said the law does not prevent jails from notifying ICE about potentially deportable people in custody or transferring someone lawfully in custody to the agency, subject to local laws. Existing corrections law also requires the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to notify federal immigration authorities after receiving a noncitizen into custody, the governor's office said. NEW YORK SHERIFFS 'MAD AS HELL' AS HOCHUL PUSHES TO BAN KEY LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIP The federal lawsuit, led by Rensselaer County Sheriff Kyle Bourgault, claims the ban unlawfully overrides independently elected sheriffs’ authority and impairs federally authorized agreements. The state said Rensselaer was the only one of 12 agencies with a 287(g) agreement that had not indicated it would dissolve the pact. Attorney General Letitia James sued Rensselaer County and its sheriff Thursday, seeking an order terminating the agreement. The action was the first filed by the state’s new Office of Immigrant Trust. A federal judge earlier this month denied the Justice Department’s request for a preliminary injunction against the 287(g) ban in a separate case, allowing Tuesday’s deadline to take effect. That litigation remains pending, and the 15 sheriffs have separately requested emergency relief in their new case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a921a012c5335ae104c7c5c North Carolina vs TCU Horned Frogs best bet: Why Bill Belichick's Tar Heels are live underdogs in Week 0 te 2026-08-28T23:30:09.093Z North Carolina vs TCU Horned Frogs best bet: Why Bill Belichick's Tar Heels are live underdogs in Week 0 With all due respect to the FCS schools that played earlier this week, the real college football season kicks off when the North Carolina Tar Heels meet the TCU Horned Frogs at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, in Week 0 Saturday, Aug. 29, at noon ET.  UNC head coach Bill Belichick’s first season in Chapel Hill was an absolute disaster. It started with an embarrassing 48-14 loss to TCU in their season openers last year. The Tar Heels finished 4-8 last season, while the Horned Frogs went 9-4 and upset USC 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl. UNC WANTED THE DEION SANDERS EFFECT WITH BILL BELICHICK, ALONG WITH WINS. IT GOT SOMETHING MUCH DIFFERENT According to ESPN college football analyst Bill Connelly, North Carolina ranks 103rd nationally out of 138 schools in returning production from last year’s team, and TCU ranks 69th. Let’s break down Tar Heels-Horned Frogs and discuss the best way to bet this game.  I understand he’s old and dating a woman 40+ years younger than him, and it weirds people out, but Belichick still knows football. He has to. He’s a six-time Super Bowl champion and the greatest football coach ever. Plus, UNC recruited much more talent this year in Belichick’s first full recruiting cycle. The Tar Heels went from 35th in 247Sports.com’s 2025 recruiting rankings to 17th this season. Per college football analyst Phil Steele, 31 of their signees were "in for spring," and Belichick got to coach these kids up more this offseason. Meanwhile, TCU’S 2026 recruiting class is ranked 44th, and none of its signees were "in for spring". ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Also, the Horned Frogs are replacing former QB Josh Hoover, who went to play for Curt Cignetti and the reigning champion Indiana Hoosiers, and former WR Eric McAlister. Hoover threw for the third-most yards in school history from 2022-25, and McAlister led the team in catches (72), receiving yards (1,190) and touchdowns (10) last season. That said, I trust Belichick can build a better defense in an offseason more than Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes replacing Hoover. To be fair, I’m lukewarm on receivers’ impact on winning and losing, so I don’t care about McAlister no longer being on the team that much. Both teams have transfer quarterbacks. The Tar Heels brought in QB Billy Edwards from Wisconsin after he missed most of last season with an injury. Edwards started 11 games for Maryland in 2024, completing 65.0% of his passes for 2,881 yards with 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions.  First-year Horned Frogs QB Jaden Craig transferred from Harvard, where he set the school record for most passing yards. Going from FCS competition to a Belichick-coached defense, where he has had all offseason to teach his scheme to the players he recruited, is a big jump for Craig. Furthermore, North Carolina ranks 31st in team talent, according to 247Sports.com, and TCU ranks 40th. So, the Horned Frogs have worse talent and less continuity.  This game is in Ireland, and I like backing the better coaches in these international games. There are more media obligations, and it’s a challenge keeping players focused on a business trip in a foreign country. Again, I trust Belichick more in this situation than Dykes. For the record, I’m risking 1.1 units (u) on the Tar Heels +9 (-110) and another 0.5u on their +275 moneyline.  _____________________________ Follow me on X @Geoffery-Clark, and check out my "OutKick Bets Podcast" for more betting content and random rants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9219fe2c5335ae104c7c43 Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine te 2026-08-28T23:30:06.543Z Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine Technical progress has encouraged a new batch of companies to jump in on the promise of profits from humanoid robots. And they're all Chinese automakers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9217a32c5335ae104c7bc1 Michelle Obama shrugs off missing active motherhood after daughters leave, says, 'I'm good' te 2026-08-28T23:20:03.875Z Michelle Obama shrugs off missing active motherhood after daughters leave, says, 'I'm good' Former first lady Michelle Obama faced criticism Friday after telling Jon Stewart on Wednesday's "IMO" podcast that she did not miss having her adult daughters at home. California Republican Party Delegate and mother Elizabeth Barcohana told Fox News Digital the remarks conveyed resentment amid a national debate over motherhood. Obama offered a terse response after Stewart explained that the daily job of parenting had given meaning and structure to his life and asked whether she missed it. "I’m good," Obama said. MICHELLE OBAMA’S ‘ME’ ANSWER ABOUT NEXT CHAPTER DRAWS SOCIAL MEDIA BACKLASH Barcohana said Obama appeared relieved that the active years of raising daughters Malia and Sasha had ended. "There is a difference between a mother expressing exhaustion from the demands of motherhood — which is real and relatable — and expressing resentment," Barcohana said. "Resentment is what appears to come through in Michelle Obama’s remarks, and it is especially painful to hear amid the national conversation surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial. "She seems happy that her daughters’ childhoods are over. That is not a relatable feeling for most mothers at all." Obama said she did not miss having her daughters at home but immediately stressed that she loved them and planned to see them for dinner that night. OBAMA ADMITS 'GENUINE TENSION' IN MARRIAGE OVER PRESSURE TO STAY IN POLITICS "I don’t miss them. I don't. I love them. I’m going to see them tonight for dinner. I love them," she said. "But Barack cried when they went to college. I was like, ‘Bye, little — goodbye.’ Now I … now Friday nights aren’t wrecked with terror and fear about, ‘Where are you? Where are you?’" Conservative commentator Matt Walsh accused Obama of appearing eager for her children to leave despite the assistance he claimed the family's wealth afforded her. "And yet she still couldn’t wait for the kids to leave because the minor demands they made on her time and energy were still too much for her. Just a total raging narcissist," Walsh said. BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA'S FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY REPORTEDLY LEAVING NETFLIX TO GO INDEPENDENT Political commentator Link Lauren criticized Obama for what he characterized as repeated complaints about her family and lifestyle. "This podcast is just her sitting around her mansion in Martha’s Vineyard complaining about how hard her life of luxury is and how much she despises her husband and children," Lauren said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Obama further explained her empty nest reaction by saying she welcomed her daughters' independence and had already spent substantial time actively raising them. "I love my schedule. I have a great schedule, and it’s all mine," Obama said. "I mean, I’ve had so much quality time with my children. So much. Yeah, yeah. I know them inside and out." Obama also praised Barack Obama’s parenting last year, explaining that both parents deliberately prioritized their daughters throughout his presidency. "It was important for both of us, for me and Barack, to carve out that time in those eight years when our girls were in their formative years, you know," Obama said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92154c2c5335ae104c7b65 Bryan Kohberger seeks judge’s removal in escalating bid to undo guilty plea te 2026-08-28T23:10:04.078Z Bryan Kohberger seeks judge’s removal in escalating bid to undo guilty plea Bryan Kohberger, the man convicted of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, is asking a court to disqualify the judge in his case and has asked for a change of venue as he attempts to take back his guilty plea.  Motions for both requests were filed Thursday by Kohberger's new court-appointed attorney, Gregory Rauch. The move came after Kohberger was convicted of first-degree murder.  He has since claimed that he is innocent and has blamed his defense team for leading him to make a false confession. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9212f52c5335ae104c7b08 Tennessee moves to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton days after beloved icon's death te 2026-08-28T23:00:05.374Z Tennessee moves to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton days after beloved icon's death Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport announced Friday that they intend to name the airport in honor of Dolly Parton, moving toward a major tribute to the icon after an outpouring of public support for the beloved late country music legend's legacy. Lee said he spoke with Parton's team about the proposal this week. Her team expressed appreciation for the support and is open to continuing the conversation, according to a joint announcement from the governor and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. The proposal would place Parton's name on the gateway to Music City, connecting the transportation hub with a woman whose music, philanthropy and deeply rooted connection to her home state made her perhaps its most celebrated figure. TRUMP MOURNS DOLLY PARTON, ORDERS US FLAGS LOWERED NATIONWIDE AFTER COUNTRY MUSIC ICON DIES "Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state," said Lee about the Tennessee native, who died Tuesday at 80 after a brief cancer battle. "From her rural mountain home in East Tennessee to global stages, Dolly carried the Volunteer Spirit with her. "At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favorite daughter and greet travelers with the enduring legacy of Dolly’s music, generosity, faith, and kindness." The announcement comes amid a groundswell of support for renaming the airport after Parton. A Change.org petition titled "Rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport" had accumulated 155,501 verified signatures, according to the petition page. DOLLY PARTON DEFIED COUNTRY MUSIC'S EXPECTATIONS FOR WOMEN AND BUILT A CAREER ON HER OWN TERMS: EXPERTS The petition was originally launched in January 2025 by Lydia Popovich and Dan Dion, who argued that Parton's influence extended far beyond the music that made her famous, pointing to her philanthropy and her Imagination Library literacy program. Following Parton's death this week, the organizers said tens of thousands of additional supporters signed the petition and renewed their effort to have Nashville's airport carry her name. The campaign has also drawn support from Tennessee officials. State Rep. Todd Warner said in a response published on the petition page that he would introduce legislation supporting the change. "Yes I will definitely introduce legislation to rename the BNA airport Dolly Parton International Airport! Thanks, TW," Warner wrote, according to the response reproduced by Change.org. DOLLY PARTON'S LIFE IN HER OWN WORDS: FROM SMOKY MOUNTAINS POVERTY TO COUNTRY MUSIC IMMORTALITY Nashville Council member Russ Bradford also said he would sponsor a resolution asking the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority to consider the change, while stressing that the authority, rather than the council, has the ultimate say over the airport's name. "I'm proud to sponsor a resolution asking the Metro Nashville Airport Authority to consider renaming BNA to Dolly Parton International Airport," Bradford said in a response published by Change.org. The tribute carries particular resonance because Parton had previously resisted efforts to put her own legacy on a pedestal. In 2021, Parton asked Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would have allowed a statue of her to be erected on the grounds of the state Capitol. STEVE DOOCY: THE DOLLY PARTON I SAW WHEN THE CAMERAS STOPPED ROLLING "I am honored and humbled by their intention, but I have asked the leaders of the state legislature to remove the bill from any and all consideration," Parton said at the time in a post shared to social media. She explained that she did not believe such an honor was appropriate while the country was confronting larger challenges, but left open the possibility that Tennessee might honor her in that way someday. "Given all that is going on in the world, I don't think putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time," Parton said. "I hope, though, that somewhere down the road several years from now or perhaps after I'm gone if you still feel I deserve it, then I'm certain I will stand proud in our great State Capitol as a grateful Tennessean." The proposal to rename the airport will be discussed at the Metro Nashville Airport Authority’s next meeting on Sept. 17, according to their release. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92109b2c5335ae104c7a91 Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses? te 2026-08-28T22:50:03.830Z Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses? Are XREAL's smart glasses the way of the future for home entertainment? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a920e462c5335ae104c7200 LGBTQ group reveals which Dem nominee is sponsoring Halloween event featuring drag shows te 2026-08-28T22:40:06.099Z LGBTQ group reveals which Dem nominee is sponsoring Halloween event featuring drag shows As the Trump administration’s efforts have choked off federal funding for LGBTQ groups, Keisha Lance Bottoms, former mayor of Atlanta and Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial nominee, is sponsoring an upcoming Halloween event open to children that will include drag shows. "From 5-8, the little monsters roam free trick-or-treating through spooky trails and glowing Halloween worlds, and when night falls — the hallo queen show explodes with music, costumes and pure Halloween spectacle," ColGay Pride, an LGBTQ+ group based in Columbus, Georgia, said in a video. Notably, the group’s programming states that the "adults-only" portion of the night, which includes the drag shows, will begin after 9 p.m. Even so, Lance Bottoms’ support of the Halloween event, which includes a haunted walk, s’mores, an adult-and-kids costume contest — all centered around gender expression — adds to her record of supporting LGBTQ-related content around children. POWERFUL LGBTQ+ GROUP'S ENDORSEMENTS COULD TANK VULNERABLE DEMS OVER RADICAL YOUTH TRANS AGENDA ColGay Pride describes its goal as "promoting diversity, inclusion and equality for the LGBTQ community in Columbus and the surrounding areas and create a supportive and affirming environment through our programs and events." The group, which is throwing its final Halloween celebration after 13 years, said that Trump’s federal funding cuts had made it dependent on individual contributions. "We are closing our doors next year," the group wrote. "It has become far too difficult to raise money when our financial aid was cut off completely under Trump, when our own citizens — the very people we have served for twenty years — do not donate. Sometimes you simply reach a point where enough is enough," the post read. The group thanked Lance Bottoms for her support in a post to Facebook with a "digital sponsorship certificate." It’s unclear how much she contributed to the event. Bottoms' gubernatorial bid has been complicated by political liabilities. The Campaign Finance Commission fined her $37,000 in 2021 for accepting over $60,000 in contributions that exceeded legal limits as well as $110,000 that exceeded debt caps. She also announced that she would not pursue re-election as mayor of Atlanta amid a COVID-19 crime wave that spiked homicides by 58% over levels from the year before. In addition to those controversies, Bottoms has also received criticism from conservatives for her stances on gender policy. GOP FRONTRUNNER IN KEY GUBERNATORIAL RACE FORCED TO ANSWER ABOUT HIRING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS: 'I DON'T KNOW' Recently, in a gubernatorial debate, the former mayor said she would have vetoed the Riley Gaines Act — a piece of legislation that banned biological men from competing in women’s sports. "I believe that decisions about who competes and how people compete shouldn’t be happening at the state capitol. I don’t support the government making decisions about who should compete in athletics. I believe that decision should be left to respective athletic associations," Bottoms said. That comment, in particular, has become a key campaign quote for her opponent, Rick Jackson, a businessman and the Republican nominee to replace outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp, as they set out to attack Bottoms' far-left positions on issues of gender and sexuality. "Keisha Bottoms and the other Democrats said they’d have vetoed the Riley Gaines Act. They won’t protect girls’ sports, but they will open the floodgates for woke ideology in our schools. We’re going to make sure they don’t get the chance," the campaign said in a post to X, highlighting the debate moment. Notably, Bottoms’ sponsorship of the upcoming Halloween event isn’t the first time she has supported drag-themed activities. In 2019, as mayor, she invited Ms. Terra Cotta Sugarbaker, a drag queen, to host a story hour after the Fulton County library system removed a scheduled "drag queen story time" from its events. "Ms. Terra Cotta Sugarbaker and all our LGBTQ friends are always welcome at Atlanta City Hall. How about we host your next story hour? Let’s make it happen!" she wrote in a post to X. RILEY GAINES AND MYKAYLA SKINNER SEND MESSAGE TO SIMONE BILES ON WOMEN'S SPORTS DEBATE AFTER SCOTUS RULING The Bottoms campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the upcoming event, what was included in her sponsorship, or whether it was appropriate to have children present for events centered around sexuality and gender expression. Having cleared her primary, Bottoms will face off against Jackson in the state’s Nov. 3, 2025, general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a920e452c5335ae104c71f7 'Veronica Mars' star Jason Dohring traded Hollywood for farming te 2026-08-28T22:40:05.406Z 'Veronica Mars' star Jason Dohring traded Hollywood for farming "Veronica Mars" star Jason Dohring has stepped away from acting to focus on a new passion. During a recent appearance on the "Don't Do Nothing" podcast, the 44-year-old actor shared that he developed an interest in gardening around four years ago and told his agents, "I'm just going to go farm for a minute." "I just got an interest in it and I've kind of the last three years I built like, I'm on my third farm now and we're just making great food for people cause I really realized that people are getting sick from the food that they're eating," he said. He first began planting in Los Angeles, before developing a 14-acre farm in West Virginia, where they planted 4,000 trees, including apples, cherries, pears, peaches and nectarines, noting he probably planted "3,500 of them myself." 'THE THORN BIRDS' STAR RACHEL WARD TRADED 'EMPTY' HOLLYWOOD FOR FARM LIFE IN AUSTRALIA The actor now lives on an 11-acre farm in Florida with his wife, Lauren Kutner, and their four kids, noting he moved there because of the weather. He said that when farming in California, they weren't allowed to drill a well and would run out of water. "L.A. is crazy. [You can go] eight, nine months with no rain. You know what I mean?" he said. "That's when I when we moved to Florida I was like we get infinite rain. We have infinite manure. Like you know you could farm for free." Dohring is proud of his Florida farm and the regenerative farming method he uses, which involves growing the crops without chemicals. Through this method, he says that on his farm, "stuff is starting to get much better." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "There was this old guy and he's like, ‘Are you the owner?’" he said about a recent experience on his farm. "And he's like, ‘I've been praying to God that the gate was open so I could come in here and see this cause I've been in agriculture since I was 12. I've never seen anything like this before.’" Dohring first rose to fame playing Logan Echolls on "Veronica Mars" opposite Kristen Bell, for three seasons, from 2004 to 2007. He starred in several other projects, including "Moonlight" and "The Originals," before returning to film the "Veronica Mars" feature movie in 2014 and the one-season revival in 2019. His last acting gig was four episodes of "SEAL Team" in 2021. While he has stepped away from acting for now, he admits, "I'll probably jump back into it at some point," adding he has already done a short film for a friend. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I love art, and when I get around art, even talking about this is exciting to me," he said. "I think there's something in everybody that is aesthetic, meaning beautiful or wants to create." The actor married Kutner in 2004, shortly before "Veronica Mars" premiered. The two first met and became friends while in high school, with Dohring saying their friendship is the foundation of their marriage. Since getting married, the couple have welcomed four children: son Owen, and daughters Lily, Ainsley Mae and Isla Avery. "My wife and I were married 20 years ago today," he wrote on Instagram in July 2024. "We have had an amazing life together, including raising four incredible children. I consider her my best friend." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a920e442c5335ae104c71ee Sleeper teams from each Power 4 conference: Who will exceed expectations this college football season? te 2026-08-28T22:40:04.411Z Sleeper teams from each Power 4 conference: Who will exceed expectations this college football season? With college football beginning in earnest this Saturday, many fans are anxiously awaiting to see how the chips will fall in a wide open season in 2026. Sure, on paper, there is a clear delineation between the teams who have everything to win a national championship and the rest of the field, but as they always say, "paper never played a football game." With that in mind, I wanted to take a look at some of my favorite sleeper teams from each Power 4 conference. PREDICTING EACH POWER 4 CONFERENCE CHAMPION AHEAD OF THE 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON I already discussed who I think is going to win each conference, but what about the teams no one sees coming that could upset the established order. These aren't necessarily teams that I would put money on to win their respective conferences, but they are certainly could if things break the right way. Let's take a look at some power conference teams who are flying under the radar this season. I wrote an entire article about how shocked I was to see the Hokies not in the preseason top-25, and I was even more shocked to see they were projected to finish 8th in the ACC. I understand it hasn't exactly been a bed of roses for Virginia Tech since legendary coach Frank Beamer retired, but the Hokies — at least to my eye — have everything they need to finish in the upper echelon of the ACC this season. For starters, landing head coach James Franklin was an absolute coup. RANKING THE TEN BEST COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHES IN THE COUNTRY AHEAD OF THE 2026 SEASON I know I haven't been the most vocal defender of Franklin, but I still think he's a hell of a coach who will benefit from a change of scenery and a slightly less competitive conference. The Hokies also rank top-five in the country in returning production and will feature Franklin's handpicked signal caller Ethan Grunkemeyer under center. Grunkemeyer was forced into action after Penn State starter Drew Allar was lost for the season midway through 2025, and that experience will be invaluable for Virginia Tech this season. A soft start to their schedule could provide the perfect "ramp up" into the meat of their slate in late October, and I wouldn't be shocked at all to see the Hokies push teams like SMU and Louisville for that silver medal spot in the ACC this year. Everyone knows about Texas Tech and the stockpile of talent they have out in Lubbock, but I'm keeping my eye on another team on the opposite end of the Lone Star State to make some noise in the Big 12. I'm surprised I haven't heard more about the Cougars during the preseason hype sessions, considering they won 10 games and finished in the top-25 last season, but perhaps this is right where they want to be. Houston has all the ingredients to challenge the Red Raiders for the conference crown, including a great coach in Willie Fritz, an ascending defense, and one of the most experienced rosters in the Big 12 heading into 2026. A massive early-season showdown looms between the Cougars and the Red Raiders in September, and if Houston is able to keep that game close or even win it, it could be the statement they need to let everyone know they are for real. Other than the aforementioned date with Texas Tech, Houston avoids many of the other heavy hitters in the Big 12, including BYU and both Arizona schools, so another 10-win season could be in the books in H-Town. I think the world of Washington head coach Jedd Fisch, and even wanted him to replace Billy Napier at Florida before Jon Sumrall was hired, so it's no surprise I believe he and the Huskies could achieve big things this year. Looking at Fisch's trajectory, both at Arizona and now at Washington, will give fans a glimpse into what they could expect from the Huskies in 2026. THREE TEAMS RANKED OUTSIDE THE TOP-12 OF THE COACHES POLL WHO WILL MAKE THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF The Wildcats went from one win to five wins to 10 wins in three seasons under Fisch, and the current Washington head coach had win totals of six and nine in his first two seasons in Seattle, respectively. With dynamic quarterback Demond Williams Jr. returning as well as a roster that ranks in the top-15 nationally in returning production, Fisch has all the pieces in place to make a legitimate run at a Big Ten title or, at the very least, put together a remarkable season in the Pacific Northwest. Washington avoids Michigan and Ohio State this year and will play Penn State and Indiana at home. A forgivable schedule could help the Huskies outperform their preseason expectations and have a lot of critics eating crow by season's end. As far as SEC sleepers go, I've seen plenty of love for programs like South Carolina, Auburn, and even Kentucky, but for my money, I believe the Mississippi State Bulldogs will shock plenty of fans and media pundits alike in 2026. Jeff Lebby enters his third season as the head coach in Starkville, and many will view his 2025 season as a failure upon first glance. The losing record will cause many to believe the rebuild is behind schedule, but a closer look shows that the Bulldogs were a few bad bounces and missteps away from an eight-win season. Mississippi State took both Texas and Tennessee — two top-25 teams — to overtime, and were a terrible interception in field goal range away from beating Florida in The Swamp. The Bulldogs are a sneaky talented team, shockingly ranking in the top-20 of the 247Sports Team Talent Composite, as Lebby has done a remarkable job upgrading the personnel at Mississippi State. Sophomore quarterback Kamario Taylor was a highly-touted player coming out of high school and will unlock Lebby's offense with his combination of plus athleticism and uncanny arm talent. I'm not picking the Bulldogs to win the SEC outright, but don't be surprised if the Cowbell Clangers are spoiling a ton of talented teams' chance at winning the league this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a920bf32c5335ae104c6b5e Father-son duo puts music in the hands of Flagstaff te 2026-08-28T22:30:11.258Z Father-son duo puts music in the hands of Flagstaff Eric Corum took over ownership of Arizona Music Pro and opened Sunday Mourning Records and Things in a storage shed within the building. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a920bf22c5335ae104c6b55 FlagShakes presenting 'The Taming' and 'A Room in the Castle' beginning Sept. 17 te 2026-08-28T22:30:10.364Z FlagShakes presenting 'The Taming' and 'A Room in the Castle' beginning Sept. 17 The Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival will present "The Taming" and "A Room in the Castle" by Lauren Gunderson and directed by FlagShakes Artistic Director Amie Bjorklund. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a920bf12c5335ae104c6b4b NAU ROUNDUP: Volleyball makes five additions to roster ahead of 2026 season te 2026-08-28T22:30:09.416Z NAU ROUNDUP: Volleyball makes five additions to roster ahead of 2026 season The defending Big Sky Conference regular season champions made a few additions to bolster its roster ahead of its first tournament this weekend at Ole Miss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a920bf02c5335ae104c6b42 LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino girls win second straight Rick Baker Cross Country Invitational te 2026-08-28T22:30:08.500Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino girls win second straight Rick Baker Cross Country Invitational The Coconino girls cross country team vastly improved in their second straight Rick Baker Invitational victory to begin the 2026 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9209952c5335ae104c6ad2 LGBTQ Arizonans emerge as a voting bloc that could tip close races te 2026-08-28T22:20:05.774Z LGBTQ Arizonans emerge as a voting bloc that could tip close races Photo by Devon Christopher Adams (modified) | Flickr/CC BY-NC 2.0 More than one in every eight Arizonans identify as LGBTQ, making up a demographic group that may prove consequential in the state’s close elections. A recent analysis of federal data across four years conducted by the Human Rights Campaign, the country’s largest LGBTQ advocacy organization, estimated that 13.34% of Arizonans identify as LGBTQ. Ramiro Sarmiento, a spokesperson for the organization, said the number signifies electoral power. “We’re not a demographic footnote,” he said. “The LGBTQ community is a voting bloc that can decide control.”  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Although long a stronghold for Republicans, Arizona in the past decade has transformed into a battleground state where top races are decided by slim margins. In 2022, Gov. Katie Hobbs defeated her Republican opponent, Kari Lake, by a little over a percentage point. That same year, Attorney General Kris Mayes eked out a victory over Republican Abe Hamadeh by a mere 280 votes.  Sarmiento warned that politicians who refuse to court LGBTQ voters — or outright antagonize them with anti-LGBTQ policy positions — risk electoral consequences. He pointed out that voters who identify as LGBTQ are more involved in politics than the rest of the electorate.  “We’re talking about a demographic that is highly engaged, that is very energized to vote,” he said. “And now, with the growing influence, we are going to be a consequential and politically motivated constituency that is poised to deliver a winning margin in competitive races, including in Arizona.”  A survey of voters across several states earlier this year found that 92% of people who identify as LGBTQ plan to vote in this year’s midterms, while only 68% of respondents who don’t identify as LGBTQ expressed a similar intent. In Arizona, LGBTQ rights are on the ballot in November. Republican lawmakers placed a wide-ranging proposal on the ballot that would make it impossible for trans girls to join sports teams, even privately run ones like Little League, that reflect their gender identity. The measure would also open up schools to lawsuits if a trans person uses a bathroom or locker room that best fits who they are.  And while candidates for the state’s top leadership positions aren’t running on a campaign that emphasizes LGBTQ issues, the question about whether the state has a right to legislate LGBTQ people out of existence remains an underlying theme.  Hobbs spent the last four years consistently vetoing discriminatory proposals from the GOP-controlled legislature that sought to make it more difficult for trans and LGBTQ students to be themselves at school. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, who hopes to convince voters to award him the governorship, supported legislation as a state legislator that would have allowed businesses to refuse service to LGBTQ customers based on their religious beliefs, and claimed that trans kids are “children infected by the woke mind virus.”  In the attorney general’s race, Mayes faces a challenge from state Sen. Warren Petersen, who has repeatedly authored and supported anti-LGBTQ legislation. The Gilbert Republican, who is president of the Arizona Senate, helped pass a 2022 law barring trans girls from joining school sports teams that align with their gender identity and pushed a proposal that would have prohibited trans minors from receiving hormone therapy or puberty blockers. When two trans teens filed a lawsuit against the state’s athletic ban, Petersen went to court to argue for its preservation when Mayes refused to defend it.  Despite the increasing electoral power of LGBTQ Arizonans, Republican politicians continue to pursue policies that are actively hostile towards them in an effort to attract base voters. Sarmiento said that strategy won’t be successful for long.  “The things that play with the base don’t play with the general electorate,” he said. “As this community grows, it will eventually eclipse the political benefits that (Republicans) have seen and exploited for years. They’re doing that at their own electoral peril.” More than half of LGBTQ adults, 54%, are younger than 35, according to the analysis from the Human Rights Campaign. Sarmiento said that means the demographic is set to stick around and continue adding political pressure. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9209942c5335ae104c6ab1 Jewish educators face rampant antisemitism in teachers unions, new report finds te 2026-08-28T22:20:04.358Z Jewish educators face rampant antisemitism in teachers unions, new report finds Jewish educators are experiencing rampant antisemitism from teachers unions, according to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The organization surveyed 307 Jewish members of teachers unions, many of whom admitted to censoring themselves and being disappointed with how unions handled concerns about antisemitism. "What we found is not the work of a few bad actors. It is a structural and cultural failure," ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said in a statement. "Jewish educators deserve to feel safe and protected in their union spaces. And instead of that, they are self-censoring and fearing backlash for raising concerns." Greenblatt added that the report's findings represented a "dangerous trend of institutionalized antisemitism." FEDS OPEN PROBE INTO NEW YORK CITY'S ANTI-ISRAEL TEACHERS Sydney Altfield, CEO of Teach Coalition, an organization that advocates for Jewish schools, said the report was particularly concerning because teachers unions were meant to represent and protect all educators. "What strikes me is that these unions are supposed to be homes for everyone, and [they're] not being that," Altfield told Fox News Digital. TEACHER WHO BATTLED UNION FEARS SHE’S BEING TARGETED AFTER SHIRT COMPLAINT: 'I'M AFRAID' One of the key findings of the report was the high rate at which Jewish educators were self-censoring out of fear of retaliation. According to the ADL, 70% of respondents "somewhat or strongly agreed" that bringing up concerns about how Jews were treated in union spaces "could lead to reputational or professional consequences." Additionally, 73.6% said they needed to censor themselves in union spaces and 47.6% said they reduced their participation in union activities due to "harmful rhetoric or behavior targeting Jews, Zionists/Zionism or Israel." A respondent told the ADL that their union leadership "actively works against" Jews and Zionists. The respondent noted that the union "hosted several events promoting extremely biased and nasty anti-Israel curriculum, including giving out flyers that praised the Al-Aqsa flood operation [Oct. 7 attack] and glorified their martyrs..." The respondent said their wife was "physically intimidated at a union event" and was "attacked publicly by union leadership online on social media." FAR-LEFT ACTIVIST CONFERENCE AT TEACHERS UNION HQ RAISES CLASSROOM CONCERNS Many respondents also reported pervasive anti-Jewish, anti-Israel and anti-Zionist conduct and said hostile rhetoric continued well after Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. More than 70% of respondents "somewhat or strongly agreed" that union statements about the Israel-Hamas war failed to condemn the terror organization or the atrocities committed during the massacre. The ADL noted that approximately 52% of respondents said they witnessed minimization or denial of Oct. 7 atrocities, while nearly 49% said they heard the word "Zionism" used as a pejorative term in the past year. "[My local union] passed a resolution as official union policy that blamed Israel for the October 7 Hamas attack...We tried to come up with...amendments, but they voted us down and shouted us down," a respondent told the ADL. Sixty-nine percent of respondents who raised concerns about antisemitism to union leadership told the ADL that they were not satisfied with the response they received. The organization added that one of the top requests from respondents was for leadership to condemn threats and harassments against Jews. "Jewish educators have gone into hiding. They do not admit to being Jewish or wear any identifying clothing/jewelry. We are still being told not to speak," one respondent told the ADL. In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten acknowledged that "no institution" is "immune" to antisemitism. She also said that the AFT was working to address concerns brought up in the report. "Every student and every educator deserves to feel safe at school and in their unions," Weingarten said. "At a moment of real and rising antisemitism, no institution—including unions—is immune; the remedy requires constructive engagement that understands Jewish safety and strong unions go hand-in-hand, rather than binary approaches that pit communities against one another." ANTISEMITIC VIOLENCE REACHES DEADLIEST LEVEL SINCE 1994, NEW GLOBAL REPORT FINDS Weingarten said that the AFT had partnered with the Jewish Council for Public Affairs on training, resources and local programs aimed at helping union members combat antisemitism, hate and extremism.  "There is much more work to do, and we’re looking forward to building on our partnership to ensure all educators and students are safe and respected in their schools," Weingarten added. A spokesperson for the National Education Association (NEA) told Fox News Digital that the union "stands firmly against antisemitism and hate in any form" and takes Jewish educators' concerns seriously. "Every NEA member, including our Jewish members, has the right to participate fully in their union and their workplace, free from discrimination and harassment," the spokesperson said. The NEA spokesperson noted that the union's Jewish Affairs Caucus brings members' concerns directly to union leadership. Additionally, the organization works with the Jewish Council for Public Affairs on antisemitism workshops and trainings, Holocaust education, and resources for educators. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Altfield told Fox News Digital that union leaders must address the problem if members believe that antisemitism is coming from the top, or that leadership may need to be changed altogether. "If people are specifically saying that this is coming from the leadership, then the leadership needs to change," she said. "You can pass resolutions, you can pass and put out different curriculums, but if the top is not living and breathing, you know, a secure place for Jews then it's never going to be trickled down to the bottom." The ADL report comes as the organization notes historic levels of antisemitism across the U.S. In 2025, there were 6,274 recorded incidents of antisemitism, an average of about 17 every day, according to the ADL. These incidents included 203 assaults, 4,003 instances of antisemitic harassment and 2,068 acts of vandalism. Out of the 203 assaults, 32 involved a deadly weapon. The survey covered teachers in 24 states, "with especially large representation from California, Massachusetts and New York," and nearly 99 percent of respondents worked in public schools. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92028f2c5335ae104c69c3 9th Circuit sides with states in Kalshi gambling fight, potentially reviving Arizona’s prosecution te 2026-08-28T21:50:07.501Z 9th Circuit sides with states in Kalshi gambling fight, potentially reviving Arizona’s prosecution (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor) A federal judge’s order blocking Arizona from prosecuting online prediction market company Kalshi for violating the state’s gambling laws is living on borrowed time after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that gambling on sporting events is not protected by the federal law that otherwise allows prediction market firms to operate. The ruling, which came in a similar but separate Nevada case, directly undercuts the rationale used by federal Judge Michael Liburdi earlier this year when he issued an injunction stopping Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes from prosecuting Kalshi and suing the firm for violating Arizona’s gambling laws and a law that makes it illegal to bet on election outcomes in the Grand Canyon State. Arizona could use the Nevada decision to argue that Liburdi should allow the Arizona case to proceed. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE In its ruling that upheld a lower court’s decision to dissolve an injunction allowing Nevada regulators to bar Kalshi from offering trades — known as “swaps” in the commodities market, referring to a contract whose value depends on some future outcome — on sporting events, the three-judge panel concluded that sports events don’t qualify as “swaps,” and thus aren’t protected by federal law. In May, Liburdi sided with Kalshi’s broad reading of the federal Commodity Exchange Act and concluded that sporting events qualify as “events” and “occurrences” under that law, meaning they can only be regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal agency that oversees prediction markets. And that agency has largely declined to stop companies like Kalshi from accepting bets on virtually anything they want, including sports and elections. But on Friday, the appellate judges — all of whom were appointed by President Donald Trump — rejected that view, holding that reading “event” to mean “outcome” is an “archaic or rare usage,” and that the words “event” and “occurrence” must carry independent meaning.  As an example, the court explained that whether the Super Bowl happens is an “occurrence,” but who wins it is not. “Congress did not take a wrecking ball to all sports gambling regulations built up over decades by federal, state, and tribal governments when it amended the (Commodity Exchange Act),” Judge Ryan Nelson wrote in the unanimous decision. Mayes’ office initiated an appeal of Liburdi’s ruling, but the 9th Circuit put the appeal on hold until it considered other cases centering on states attempting to regulate Kalshi and other prediction markets, including this Nevada case. Now that the appeals court has sided with states, it paves the way for Liburdi’s injunction to be dissolved. “This is a significant win for states’ authority to regulate gambling operations. Calling a sports bet a ‘swap’ doesn’t make it one,” Mayes said in a statement celebrating the ruling. “States like Arizona have built a comprehensive system to regulate gaming and today’s ruling affirms those regulations.” The 9th Circuit, Mayes added, “clearly” explained in its ruling in the Nevada case that the federal law regulating commodities “was never intended to strip states of their traditional police power over gambling.” “Kalshi’s position would have effectively federalized sports betting regulation nationwide and swept aside decades of state and tribal oversight built to protect consumers from the real harms of unregulated gambling,” Mayes continued. Mayes’s office said it was reviewing the ruling. From a practical standpoint, Arizona can now ask the 9th Circuit or Liburdi to lift the injunction based on the ruling in this case. If it succeeds, the state’s stalled 20-count criminal case against Kalshi could resume. The 9th Circuit ruling splits from an earlier ruling earlier this year by judges in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which sided with Kalshi and found that states have no authority to stop prediction markets from taking bets on sporting events.  The three Trump-appointed judges repeatedly and directly explained why they viewed the 3rd Circuit ruling as faulty. At its core, the 9th Circuit ruling says that Congress was not “hiding an elephant in a mousehole” when it amended the Commodity Exchange Act by upending “decades of careful regulation of gambling” at the state and federal levels. And the judges invoked the major questions doctrine, the principle that federal agencies can’t transform old laws into new laws through expansive statutory interpretation, teeing up a battle in the U.S. Supreme Court. Interpreting the Commodity Exchange Act to hand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission authority over sports betting — a multibillion-dollar field historically regulated by states and tribes — would be an “extraordinary” grant of authority requiring clear congressional authorization that has never happened, Nelson wrote. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92028e2c5335ae104c69a2 Transgender Canadian golfer sends a blunt message to critics as victories over women pile up te 2026-08-28T21:50:06.389Z Transgender Canadian golfer sends a blunt message to critics as victories over women pile up Biological female golfers in Alberta, Canada, are suddenly being pushed off the top of the leaderboards, but why? It appears a 2025 ruling opened the floodgates for transgender golfers to dominate women's golf in the province and that's exactly what's happened. Trans golfers Veronica Ivy and Rachel Elser have now won five individual women's golf championships this summer, while Ivy, who used to dominate women's cycling in Great Britain, was also a member of the winning team in the 2026 Canadian Women's Mid-Amateur Championship. AMERICANS CLASH OVER TRANSGENDER ATHLETES AS DEBATE HEATS UP: ‘JUST GETTING OUTRAGEOUS' Elser's titles include the Fort McMurray Club Championship along with the 2026 Miskanaw Ladies Open title; Ivy won the B.C. Mid-Amateur and Mid-Master titles on the same day in June and an unidentified club title in August. What's Ivy's message to those who oppose biological males invading Canadian women's golf? Get better, ladies. "To the bigots: stay mad, and get a better hobby," Ivy wrote. "You're deeply unwell and you're obsessed with harassing a stranger. You're not going to make me stop existing and succeeding. I feel really sorry for you. You have my pity." Women & Girls Alberta, a group that is fighting to protect the rights, safety and dignity of Alberta's Women & Girls, according to its Facebook page, says enough is enough with Ivy and Elser. The group says that Alberta has legislation that should be protecting female golfers. But, based on the transgender rules set forth by Alberta Golf — the organization in charge of golf across the province — Ivy and Elser seem perfectly within the rules to go out and dominate biological females. "For individuals who have undergone gender reassignment after puberty, the following guidelines will be used: I. Male-to-female transgendered persons, to compete as a female, must submit documentation from a medical practitioner that gender reassignment has been ongoing for at least one year," Alberta Golf stated as its official policy in February 2025. And what would suffice as reassignment? Hormone therapy is good enough. U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE MAKES NEW TRANS ATHLETE FINDINGS AGAINST USA HOCKEY The results since then speak volumes. "I'm getting back into competitive golf, which was the sport I grew up with since I was 3," Ivy wrote on Instagram the same month as Alberta Golf updated its transgender golf rules. By late summer, Ivy had won the first of what is now a full list of championships. Ah, but Ivy says outlets like OutKick are making more out of this than we should. The competition, Ivy claims, is weak. "They just see that I won some competition–without any checking for what level of competition it was," Ivy told OutSports earlier this month. "I went from competing in elite world-level track cycling, though never making the national team or the Olympics, to contesting for age group provincial titles. "I still haven’t cracked the top 10 at the Canadian national mid-amateur championship. I’m just out here trying my best, being a good competitor. Transphobes are pathetic." Let that sink in, ladies. Ivy doesn't think beating you is that big of a deal because you're not very talented. Not talented enough, Ivy claims, for OutKick to make a big deal out of it. How pleasant. How brave of Ivy. What's Elser's golf background? Outside of a 2025 women's club championship, there's not much to report. Magically, out of thin air, suddenly Alberta women's golf titles are being won by transgenders. But, as Ivy says, that's not their problem. The biological females just need to get used to it or get better. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92028c2c5335ae104c698f For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace te 2026-08-28T21:50:04.484Z For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace The war has deteriorated over the past six months into Mr. Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9200372c5335ae104c6947 New York's Erie County axes DHS job fair over ICE role, drawing backlash: 'Totally inappropriate' te 2026-08-28T21:40:07.919Z New York's Erie County axes DHS job fair over ICE role, drawing backlash: 'Totally inappropriate' A Buffalo-area Republican accused Democratic Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz of overstepping his authority after the Buffalo Convention Center canceled a two-day Department of Homeland Security career expo set to begin Tuesday, because officials objected to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's participation and warned of possible protests. "The county executive has completely surpassed his power and authority. This was totally inappropriate for him to call on the management of the convention center to cancel this event," Republican Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo said in an interview with Fox News Digital. Lorigo said she understood discussions about the event were continuing and hoped the center would reverse its decision. She said vendors had invested time and local labor into the expo’s setup. DEMOCRATIC MAYOR BLASTED BY DHS FOR 'HUNTING DOWN' PROPERTY OWNERS LEASING TO ICE: 'UNHINGED' "I have had discussions with vendors that are already set up there," Lorigo said. "They’re concerned that they’re going to have to close down their business because they can’t afford the hundreds of thousands of dollars, but now they don’t know who’s going to pay the bill." "I think he is blowing the safety concern out of the water," she added. DHS sharply defended ICE in a statement to Fox News Digital on Friday and rejected criticism as political. "Our agents are focused on protecting the American people — not entertaining performative outrage. Where is the outrage for Angel families who lost a loved one to illegal alien crime?" a DHS spokesperson said. "To most Americans, our brave ICE law enforcement are heroes. 80% of Americans support arresting and deporting criminal illegal aliens from American neighborhoods." AMERICA NEEDS WORKERS, BUT TRUMP'S POLICIES ARE SHARPLY CUTTING LEGAL IMMIGRATION A May Harvard CAPS/Harris online survey found 80% supported deporting immigrants who are in the country illegally and committed crimes. USAJOBS described the expo as the department’s premier large-scale hiring event. It was open to the public, veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities and recent graduates, with recruiting planned across cybersecurity, intelligence, law enforcement, finance, human resources, immigration services, logistics and transportation security. New York Labor Department data released Tuesday showed 25,100 people were unemployed in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga area in July. Its 4.4% jobless rate was up from 4.3% a year earlier. DHS ISSUES SCATHING REBUKE AFTER FORMER ATLANTA MAYOR KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS TOUTS CUTTING TIES WITH ICE In a joint statement released by Poloncarz’s office Thursday, the county executive said Erie County owns the convention center but does not manage its bookings or daily operations. Poloncarz said he learned of the expo Wednesday and urged its management corporation to cancel the DHS contract. "The Buffalo Convention Center is a publicly owned community asset, and I do not believe it should be used to support recruitment efforts that are inconsistent with the values we have repeatedly expressed as a welcoming community," Poloncarz said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Convention center President and CEO Patrick Kaler said management first asked DHS to hold the event without ICE. "When it became clear that was not possible, we made the decision to cancel as we feel it’s in the best interests of our community at this time," Kaler said. Fox News Digital reached out to Poloncarz for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9200362c5335ae104c6935 James Roche, Embattled Air Force Secretary, Dies at 86 te 2026-08-28T21:40:06.322Z James Roche, Embattled Air Force Secretary, Dies at 86 A former executive in the weapons industry, he led the Air Force amid reports of sexual assault at its service academy and a multibillion-dollar procurement scandal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91fde72c5335ae104c68aa Rory McIlroy makes embarrassing mistake in $10 million tournament, announcer rips him for being too 'cute' te 2026-08-28T21:30:15.510Z Rory McIlroy makes embarrassing mistake in $10 million tournament, announcer rips him for being too 'cute' Doing the same thing over again and expecting a different result is what some people call insanity. It’s also what Rory McIlroy did Friday. McIlroy was 2-under entering the third hole of the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake when disaster struck. The two-time Masters champion was chipping uphill to the green, about 15 yards from the hole, and he didn’t give his chip enough power. He hit the uphill slope, and the ball bounced once before rolling straight back to his feet. McIlroy then took one quick practice swing and lined up his shot again. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! McIlroy then proceeded to do the exact same thing. He didn’t give the ball enough power when he hit it into the slope, and it bounced once before again rolling back to his feet. The third time was the charm as he finally hit the green and double-bogeyed the hole. However, he significantly hurt his chances of winning the tournament’s $10 million purse. "To get cute twice in a row," the ESPN+ broadcaster said. "Unbelievable, you just have to err long, especially when it’s your second time." YOUTUBE GOLFER GRANT HORVAT IS SELLING KIDS GOLF CLUBS WITH AN ALARMINGLY HIGH PRICE TAG ESPN’s Andy North said that McIlroy makes a lot of forced mistakes, which is why there’s such a difference between him and Scottie Scheffler. "It is very frustrating. He’s such a talented player," North said on the broadcast. "When he’s on, there’s maybe nobody better than him. "He just hits so many quality shots but you can’t keep short-siding yourself, you can’t keep making mistakes with wedges. You look at the difference between the No. 1 and No. 2 players in the world, Scottie doesn’t make a lot of forced mistakes like Rory does." McIlroy rebounded to finish 1-under on the day and 3-under for the tournament, but he was tied for 22nd out of 30 players. At the time of this writing, the Northern Irishman was six strokes off the lead, with Ryan Gerard in first at 9-under par. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91fb882c5335ae104c67bd Trump administration appeals latest order freezing rule on mail-in voting te 2026-08-28T21:20:08.080Z Trump administration appeals latest order freezing rule on mail-in voting A voter drops off a ballot on primary Election Day at the Salt Lake County Government Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Photo by Marco Lozzi for Utah News Dispatch) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is appealing a federal judge’s temporary pause on a U.S. Postal Service regulation that places new restrictions on mail-in voting, according to a Friday court filing.  The administration is headed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to try to halt U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s temporary restraining order issued late Thursday that froze for two weeks an administration plan to carry out parts of an earlier executive order to limit vote-by-mail. Talwani’s order in a Massachusetts federal court reinstated a pause she lifted after the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a temporary procedural victory to Trump on his March executive order to curb mail-in voting.  Democrat-led states and voting rights groups refiled lawsuits earlier this week to try to stop the administration from implementing a final rule that executes Trump’s executive order.  They argue the rule impedes states’ power to administer elections, comes too close to the November midterms to be implemented and would disenfranchise voters that depend on mail-in voting.  The administration says the rule will help secure elections, though it has not offered evidence that fraudulent mail-in voting is a major problem. The administration said in a Thursday brief the regulation did not affect election administration and dealt only with the federal mail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91fb852c5335ae104c6794 California Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Cancellation te 2026-08-28T21:20:05.901Z California Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Cancellation The state is asking a court to reverse a Trump administration agreement and reinstate a planned offshore wind farm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91fb842c5335ae104c678b Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens te 2026-08-28T21:20:04.938Z Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens The turmoil has left a leadership vacuum in the Army at a moment when it is trying to find ways to defend troops against the threat posed by cheap drones. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91f92e2c5335ae104c671f Media obsession with Natalie Harp continues as CNN reporter treats her presence at work as news te 2026-08-28T21:10:06.799Z Media obsession with Natalie Harp continues as CNN reporter treats her presence at work as news The media’s obsession with Natalie Harp, one of President Donald Trump's most trusted aides, continued this week when her presence at work was treated as a newsworthy event.  Harp was dragged into a political firestorm after being name-dropped in a viral stump speech by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., earlier this month. CNN and MS NOW fixated on Harp in the days following Ossoff’s remark, giving much attention to reports of the letters she had written to Trump expressing staunch loyalty and how she joined him on his secret plane switch last month. At the height of the frenzy, CNN even drew backlash for interviewing Harp's estranged brother on air. CNN White House reporter Alejandra Jaramillo took to social media on Thursday to declare she "spotted" Harp "in the back of the Oval Office." The widely mocked post included a candid photo of Harp standing in the back of the room as the president fielded questions from reporters.  JON OSSOFF'S CONTROVERSIAL TRUMP JAB SPARKS MEDIA FEEDING FRENZY OVER WHITE HOUSE AIDE NATALIE HARP The post prompted swift criticism from a variety of conservatives, many of whom noted Harp was literally doing her job. One user joked, "Democrat shocked that an employee actually shows up for work," while another joked that it was nice to see "honest reporting" from CNN.  The saga began when Ossoff appeared to suggest that Harp and Trump had an inappropriate relationship, but the Democrat has since attempted to distance himself from the innuendo. "I’m not quite sure what CNN was attempting to accomplish here," Heritage Foundation media fellow Tim Young told Fox News Digital.  "First of all, they’re showing a White House staffer who is staffing the White House, but ultimately, they are trying to make this false story of Natalie Harp having some illicit affair with Trump come true -- and pretend that Harp would be so embarrassed by it that she would actually ‘still show her face’ in the Oval Office," Young continued. "They’ll deny that that’s their intended goal, but ultimately that’s what they were doing."  CNN, MS NOW HAVE MENTIONED TRUMP AIDE NATALIE HARP HUNDREDS OF TIMES SINCE OSSOFF'S VIRAL JAB Many others offered their thoughts:  WHITE HOUSE TEARS INTO OSSOFF WITH BRUTAL TAKEDOWN AFTER JAB AT KEY TRUMP AIDE: ‘LIGHTWEIGHT LOSER’ When reached for comment, the White House directed Fox News Digital to an X post from White House communications director Steven Cheung, who pointed out that Jaramillo publicly criticized Trump in 2016.  CNN did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  Fox News Digital’s Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91f92c2c5335ae104c6711 It’s Trump’s Capital Now, but Voters Aren’t Living in It te 2026-08-28T21:10:04.868Z It’s Trump’s Capital Now, but Voters Aren’t Living in It His obsession with remaking Washington might hurt his party politically. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91f92b2c5335ae104c6708 Milo Yiannopoulos, a Right-Wing Provocateur, Is Arrested by ICE te 2026-08-28T21:10:03.531Z Milo Yiannopoulos, a Right-Wing Provocateur, Is Arrested by ICE Mr. Yiannopoulos, a prominent early supporter of President Trump, was detained at the New Orleans airport. The Trump administration publicized his arrest and shared a mug shot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91f6d52c5335ae104c66b7 Woman accused of defacing WWII Memorial with spray paint indicted by federal grand jury te 2026-08-28T21:00:05.682Z Woman accused of defacing WWII Memorial with spray paint indicted by federal grand jury The woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., was formally indicted on Friday, Fox News Digital has learned. Melissa Farris has been charged on two counts, including destruction of a veterans’ memorial and destruction of government property. The Kentucky woman allegedly spray-painted the words "Clean hands, dirty money," in bright-pink paint and dumped bubble soap into the fountain at the center of the memorial, according to authorities. WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL ON NATIONAL MALL VANDALIZED WITH PINK SPRAY; FOUNTAIN OVERFLOWING WITH BUBBLES Federal prosecutors allege that cleanup and restoration costs already exceeded $1,000. Farris did a Facebook live before turning herself in and her arrest on Aug. 14, in which she admitted to the alleged vandalism the day before.  "It's me. I am going to turn myself in," she said. "I'm outside district federal court. I am just trying to do the right thing … I was trying to get people to listen… I tried to reach the media, I tried to fight back. I tried to ignore it." Farris claimed she lived in a paper-thin camper that she "boarded up with cardboard in the winter to feel a little bit warmer." Fox News Digital has reached out to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for comment. WWII MEMORIAL VANDALISM SUSPECT IN CUSTODY, CHARGED WITH TWO FELONIES, PIRRO SAYS U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said in a statement after Farris was charged: "Vandalizing our World War II Memorial is a despicable attack on a sacred monument honoring the Americans who fought and died for our freedom. Those Americans include my father and grandfather." Pirro said the charges carry penalties of up to ten years in prison. "Our beautiful World War II Memorial was just hit by Spray Painting Vandals," President Donald Trum wrote earlier this month on Truth Social. "THERE CAN BE NO GREATER INSULT TO THOSE AMERICAN HEROES WHO DIED IN WORLD WAR II. First the Reflecting Pool, now this. We are on their trail! Where do these animals come from???" Several people, including Olympic canoeist David Hearn, were arrested in June for allegedly vandalzing the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but the charges were dropped earlier this month. TRUMP BLAMES VANDALS FOR DEAD GRASS ON NATIONAL MALL WHERE HE HOSTED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Prosecutors cited evidence indicating the damage may have stemmed from a botched renovation rather than vandalism. U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on Aug. 16 said he "absolutely" supported Pirro’s decision to drop the charges, "as does President Trump," he told NBC’s "Meet the Press." Trump has spoken out against the decision this month, saying he "disagrees 100%" with Pirro’s decision. Fox News' Robert McGreevy, Bonny Chu and Ashley J. DiMella contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91f47e2c5335ae104c6641 Police operation takes unexpected turn when officers stumble upon ancient burial cave te 2026-08-28T20:50:06.325Z Police operation takes unexpected turn when officers stumble upon ancient burial cave Israeli police recently stumbled on an ancient burial cave in an unlikely place while carrying out an operation in Jerusalem. The discovery was announced by the Israel Police, Israel's civilian law enforcement agency, on Aug. 24. While carrying out an operation related to what police described as a "violent family conflict" in Silwan, a village in East Jerusalem, officers came upon the cave. ARCHAEOLOGISTS MAKE UNUSUAL FIND NEAR SITE WHERE ARK OF THE COVENANT WAS ONCE KEPT The operation followed a deadly clash between feuding families that erupted into gunfire and Molotov cocktail attacks, according to The Jerusalem Post. The violence prompted police to launch an operation aimed at locating those involved in the conflict. "As part of the activity, Jerusalem Border Police officers conducted searches in Silwan and accompanied government authority representatives at a compound where individuals involved in the incident reside," police said in a translated statement. Officers then found the burial cave beneath a building — along with other "archaeological finds." ANCIENT GOLD RING UNEARTHED AT GRAVE CARRIES 2,000-YEAR-OLD SECRET MESSAGE "Representatives of the Israel Antiquities Authority arrived at the scene, and an initial examination indicates that the graves date to the Second Temple period," police said. "Security forces are securing the scene to allow for the continued handling and examination of the finds." Rock-cut burial caves were commonly used as family tombs in Jerusalem during the Second Temple period, though officials did not provide a more precise date for the newly discovered graves. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The Second Temple period lasted from roughly 516 B.C. to 70 A.D., when Roman forces destroyed the temple during the First Jewish-Roman War. Pictures released by Israeli police show the dark interior of the rock-cut burial cave, with debris scattered across the floor. Fox News Digital reached out to the Israel Police and the Israel Antiquities Authority for additional comment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Jerusalem has been inhabited for thousands of years, and remnants of its ancient past are still emerging today. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The cave is one of several archaeological finds recently uncovered in the Holy City. Earlier this summer, officials announced the discovery of charred wooden beams in Jerusalem dating back roughly 2,600 years — likely remnants of the destruction of Solomon's Temple. Another major find came last year, when archaeologists uncovered the longest and best-preserved section of Jerusalem's Hasmonean-era wall found to date. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91f2222c5335ae104c65de “We will not let this destroy our sacred sites”: Indigenous leaders fight Trump administration’s border wall te 2026-08-28T20:40:02.788Z “We will not let this destroy our sacred sites”: Indigenous leaders fight Trump administration’s border wall Standing near the pond at Quitobaquito Springs, Lorraine Marquez Eiler, a Hia-Ced O’odham elder, shared how her ancestors held ceremonies at the sacred site — a desert oasis in a national park that the federal government is set to bulldoze for a new border wall. She pulled out a photo of her great-great grandparents and her great-grandparents, who would walk about 50 miles through the Sonoran Desert to the springs. The O’odham call the water flow A’al Vaipia. She showed the image of her ancestors to a group that included Indigenous leaders and a U.S. congressional representative — all there on Monday to condemn the border wall construction. “All of my lifetime of work has been for the memories of my ancestors, of what they went through. With the incoming wall, should it be disrupted?” Marquez Eiler said in a determined voice, speaking of her ancestral lands. “That’s just another slap in the face, as far as I’m concerned, to my ancestors. And so I ask: Why?” Lorraine Marquez Eiler’s photo of her great-great grandparents and her great-grandparents, who would walk about 50 miles through the Sonoran Desert to the springs. Surrounded by more than 100 community members at a town hall that followed the visit to Quitobaquito, Marquez Eiler hoped the federal government would pause border construction, as it did earlier this month in Texas after public backlash.  Quitobaquito is sacred to the Hia-Ced O’odham, the Tohono O’odham and other Indigenous people in Southern Arizona and México, who have traveled to the site for generations to join religious pilgrimages and ceremonies. They fear the spring is at risk of drying up if another border wall is built on the protected lands about 30 miles east of Tohono O’odham Nation. The Nation is now fighting to halt border construction on two fronts: On O’odham land, where the federal government plans to build a new 30-foot border wall; and on adjacent federal land where another new border fence threatens Quitobaquito. The projects are part of the Trump administration’s push to spend nearly $50 billion in taxpayer funds on border wall construction. This is far from tribal citizens’ first fight with the U.S. government over destruction and division of their sovereign tribal lands. From the beginning, people of Tohono O’odham Nation have lived on lands that had no borders. The Quitobaquito pond sits near the U.S.-Mexico border just west of the Lukeville port of entry on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. The Trump administration is attempting to build a second border fence 150-feet from the existing border, which O’odham tribal members and environmentalists say would damage Quitobaquito, a sacred site to the O’odham and other indigenous people. Credit: Stephanie Casanova When the U.S. and México governments agreed to separate territories, the Tribal Nation wasn’t informed. For years and until today, O’odham citizens — on both sides of a border they never agreed to — travel freely across their nation. While they have tried to work with border officials to quell crime, they have fought border walls that separate their people and harm their ancestral lands. The recent fights under the Trump administration have spurred a legal battle and a high-profile standoff between federal agents and law enforcement from the Tohono O’odham Nation. O’odham people are now fighting for Tribal sovereignty in the face of a Republican-led federal government arguing for U.S. sovereignty. Feds already razing the land In the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, where Quitobaquito Springs sits about 13 miles west of the Lukeville border port of entry, the Trump administration has proposed a 30-foot tall border fence 150 feet from the existing one. Marquez Eiler is worried she will no longer be able to access land that for generations has been part of her Tribal Nation’s religious traditions, if that wall is built. Parts of Quitobaquito lands originally belonged to a family of Hia-Ced O’odham descent. In 1937, President Franklin Roosevelt signed a proclamation establishing the Organ Pipe National Monument as a way to preserve a vast swath of the Sonoran Desert. The new monument was part of a U.S. National Park Service effort to preserve “ecological wonders of the country,” the agency’s website states. Now, a few miles east of the pond, construction equipment from federal government contractors sits next to the border, the land around it already cleared. Cactuses along the border are marked with a colored string, and a rope lines the proposed area where a second border wall may be built.  Construction equipment is seen near the U.S.-Mexico border just west of the Lukeville port of entry on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Credit: Stephanie Casanova If that line continues west, the Quitobaquito pond is right in its path. If contractors bulldoze the cacti, they will destroy legally protected desert plants. They will destroy flora that is sacred to the O’ohdam people, who traditionally believe that plants and the earth are their ancestors. When the U.S.-México boundary was created through the 1854 Gadsden Purchase, it divided the Tohono O’odham Nation’s ancestral lands. Today, there are about 3,000 enrolled O’odham citizens living in Sonora, México, and families often cross the border to visit family, visit cultural sites, and for religious ceremonies.  Tohono O’odham Nation sues federal government About 30 miles east of Quitobaquito — on O’odham land — the administration has also proposed building a 30-foot fence in three areas where the border is currently marked by heavy steel fencing a few feet tall.  In June, the Tohono O’odham Nation filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security in an attempt to block border wall construction on their land.  “While the Nation values its close relationship with the Department, it has long opposed construction of a border wall on the Reservation,” the lawsuit states.  “The Nation understands that construction of the wall would entail significant devastation on the Reservation, including the destruction of mountain peaks sacred to the O’odham,” the suit argues. “It would fray the ties between O’odham communities and families on opposite sides of the border, interfere significantly with O’odham religious rituals and practices, and destroy plant and animal resources sacred to the O’odham.”  The Nation’s lawsuit cited instances earlier in the year when federal contractors “destroyed ancestral sites of great importance while constructing the wall” adjacent to O’odham land. In April, a Department of Homeland Security contractor damaged the Las Playas Intaglio, a 1,000-year-old fish-shaped geoglyph in Arizona’s Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge that pointed toward the Gulf of California.  Border Patrol continues construction In a memorandum outlining opposition to the lawsuit, the federal government’s attorneys said the Tohono O’odham Nation failed to show that the border wall construction is being done in excess of the federal government’s legal authority. The document also emphasized the U.S. government’s “preexisting right to secure the border.”  “While the United States has worked — and will continue to work — cooperatively with Plaintiff to promote their shared interest in border security, Plaintiff does not hold veto power over the United States’ sovereign duty to secure its borders,” the memo said.  While waiting for a decision from the courts, tribal leaders put up “No Trespassing” signs on Aug. 7, saying in a news release that border wall contractors who attempted to enter the Tohono O’odham Nation would be “illegally trespassing.” Early Tuesday morning, contractors entered the Nation accompanied by about 20 “masked, armed” border patrol agents, according to a news release from the Tohono O’odham Nation.  In an emailed statement Thursday to Arizona Luminaria, Rodney Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner, said CBP is moving forward with the federal government’s border wall construction project along the 62 miles that cut through the Tohono O’odham Nation.   “The project will close one of the most dangerous smuggling and trafficking corridors on the Southwest border: remote desert that has facilitated decades of drug loads, migrant deaths, and cartel activity,” Scott wrote.  A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson in the same email said, “the worksites are inside the 60-foot Roosevelt Reservation,” referring to designated land north of the U.S.-México border that the federal government manages. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, left, and Tohono O’odham Chairman Verlon Jose listen as Lorraine Marquez Eiler, a Hia-C’ed O’odham elder, shares how her ancestors would hold ceremonies at Quitobaquito Springs. Grijalva visited the springs with tribal leaders on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Credit: Stephanie Casanova “This is about tribal sovereignty” At Quitobaquito Springs, Marquez Eiler, the tribal elder, led U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva toward the pond to share more with the congresswoman about the tribal communities’ fight.  “After standing here today, seeing this land, and directly hearing from the nation, I am more convinced than ever, this is not just a border construction project,” Grijalva said. “This is about tribal sovereignty, it’s about sacred land, it’s about history, culture and spiritual practices of the O’odham people and others.”  Tohono O’odham Chairman Verlon Jose and Vice Chairwoman Carla Johnson organized the trip to Quitobaquito to stand against the Trump administration’s insistence on building a new border wall.  For the Tohono O’odham and other Indigenous people, the land is their church, where they hold ceremony and prayer, Jose said. The federal government has a history of destroying the O’odham’s sacred land, he added.  When the first border fence went up between 2019 and 2020, contractors blasted through O’odham burial sites on Monument Hill.  “This is not ours to own. It is ours to protect, to protect for the people. To protect for you and I and everyone the creator has placed here on this earth,” Jose said. Sara Mae Williams, Justice of the Peace in Ajo and a Tohon O’odham member, shares their concerns regarding border wall construction on Tohono O’odham land at a town hall at the Ajo Plaza Rec Hall on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Credit: Stephanie Casanova “Why do we not want a wall?” A few hours after their visit to Quitobaquito on Monday, the International Sonoran Desert Alliance, which Marquez Eiler co-founded, hosted a town hall in Ajo, about 40 miles north of the springs. Grijalva, Jose and Johnson shared their efforts to stop the construction projects and listened to residents’ concerns. More than 100 people filled the Ajo Plaza Rec Hall.  They shared worries over whether the wildlife would survive another construction project – the Quitobaquito pupfish, an endangered species, the Sonoyta mud turtle, the desert caper plant and the Quitobaquito tryonia, a tiny springsnail, call the springs their home.  They criticized the taxpayer cost for the border fence as too high – more than $46 billion in federal funding for projects from California to Texas. They urged Grijalva to push for comprehensive, humane immigration reform instead. “Why do we not want a wall? Because we are not afraid of who is on the other side,” said Sara Mae Williams, Justice of the Peace in Ajo and a citizen of the Tohono O’odham Nation. “It’s us. It’s our people. It pains me when they try to divide us.”  On Tuesday, Grijalva and other Democratic federal lawmakers who represent the borderlands – Reps. Veronica Escobar of Texas and Raul Ruiz and Juan Vargas of California – sent a letter opposing the wall to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Interior.  The lawmakers urged the Trump administration to stop further construction of the border wall “until meaningful government-to-government consultation has occurred with the Tohono O’odham Nation and Congress has received a full accounting of the project’s impacts on Tribal lands, cultural resources, and surrounding communities.” The fight continues U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon denied the Nation’s motion for a preliminary injunction on Aug. 14. In a written opinion explaining his decision, the judge said the Tohono O’odham Nation is “unlikely to succeed on the merits because the federal Roosevelt Reservation exists along the international border and, in any event, plaintiff has not established that construction of a border wall will indeed alter Reservation boundaries.” “The international border is an area of great significance to both the United States and to the Nation,” Leon wrote. “While I have concluded that a preliminary injunction is unwarranted, I fully expect the Government in the months ahead to follow through on its guarantees of consultation and cooperation with the Nation to address the Nation’s concerns regarding border wall construction!” The Tohono O’odham Nation appealed that decision on Wednesday, court records show.  “We will not let this destroy our sacred sites, our burial sites, our holy places, the places of our ancestors,” Jose said at the town hall, pausing to stress his sentences. “We will not let it destroy our environment. We will not let it further divide our people. We will not let it divide our reservation.” The post “We will not let this destroy our sacred sites”: Indigenous leaders fight Trump administration’s border wall appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91efcf2c5335ae104c6595 Internet goes wild for Little League World Series player's extremely relatable dream job te 2026-08-28T20:30:07.701Z Internet goes wild for Little League World Series player's extremely relatable dream job It has been around for as long as I can remember, but I think the Little League World Series player questionnaire really hit its stride when Big Al filled us all in on his habit of hitting dingers. Well, it looks like we may have found a new LLWS player questionnaire all-star, and his name is Daniel Huang. The center fielder for Canada's Little Mountain Little League out of Vancouver asked what his dream job is, and his answer was used during a recent game against South Korea. Man, oh man, did the internet ever get hit in the proverbial feels by this one. LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM GETS ABSOLUTELY SCREWED ON FINAL PITCH OF NO-HITTER, FANS STUNNED BY CALL I understand this. We all understand this. Although I would suggest young Daniel here not have his eyes so fixed on his AARP that he forgets to enjoy his college years. The beauty of the player questionnaire is you get a bunch of kids, many of whom are away from their parents for the first time in their lives, just lettin' it rip on these questions. It's like "Kids Say The Darndest Things" without a certain former Jell-O spokesman MCing it all. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Of course, on social media, people were eating up Huang's answer that is so relatable to anyone who has ever worked a day in their life. I mean, being retired does seem awesome. I can't even comprehend just going out and doing things on weekdays. It must be like when you were a kid in the summer, and you'd lose track of what day of the week it was because it simply doesn't matter. So retirement is basically one big fixed-income summer until you take a dirt nap. What a way to go. Unfortunately for the team from Canada, while they beat the youngsters from Seoul, South Korea, in the game with Huang's viral answer, they dropped their next game against the team from Tokyo, Japan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91efcb2c5335ae104c657a Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips te 2026-08-28T20:30:03.566Z Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91ed7a2c5335ae104c64f1 Progressives study the conservative playbook to build power in the states te 2026-08-28T20:20:10.708Z Progressives study the conservative playbook to build power in the states Montana state Sen. Cora Neuman, a Democrat, speaks at a January news conference in the Minnesota Capitol surrounded by state lawmakers from across the country amid a surge in immigration enforcement there. Democrats say they are increasingly organizing lawmakers across state lines to better compete with the influence of organized conservative groups. (Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer) Progressive activist Gaby Goldstein thinks her opponents are brilliant. Despite her deeply held liberal politics, she admires the work of conservative groups that for decades have built influence in state governments across the country.  “We on the left have left a huge amount of power on the table,” said Goldstein, the founder and president of State Futures, a nonprofit launched last year that coordinates hundreds of Democratic lawmakers across the states. Few on the right have been as influential as the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC. Founded in 1973, ALEC touts over 2,000 lawmakers as members — nearly a quarter of the country’s total state lawmakers. Despite fierce criticism, the organization has made an indelible mark on state policy by pushing hundreds of pieces of model legislation that have reshaped public education, state labor laws and taxation.  “One of the things the right has known for decades is that by moving state policy, you move national policy,” Goldstein said.  State Futures is among a growing number of progressive groups looking to combat the influence of groups such as ALEC. Experts say the left has years of work ahead if it wants to match the prowess of the organized right, which coalesced more readily around a few core issues. But the second Trump administration has rallied Democrats across the states seeking to oppose federal policies. This year, State Futures has worked with lawmakers who proposed nearly 250 bills in state capitols seeking to place limits on federal immigration efforts.  Attention on state policymaking has only heightened as Democrats see the potential to flip hundreds of state legislative seats this November and chip away at the GOP’s hold on American politics.  But Goldstein and other organizers say the left needs to make significant investments in state politics and policy that outlast any individual election cycle. In working to build Democratic power across the states, she’s studied the ALEC playbook. Aside from its relentless focus on state capitols over the years, she compliments the organization’s work of nurturing relationships that connect conservative lawmakers coast to coast. “These are real people who are real friends,” she said. “I admire ALEC very much. I admire a lot about the right.” For its part, ALEC says it welcomes more attention on state policy — even from those on the other side of the aisle. Jonathan Williams, the organization’s president and chief economist, says more people are concurring with ALEC’s belief that changing policy starts with the states. “There’s lots of groups out there that have tried to replicate ALEC from the left,” he said. “And there is some irony … that a lot of the left wanted to take ALEC out there for many years, and now they want to join in and try to replicate it.” Williams said new progressive groups have often sprouted up with massive war chests focused on specific areas of policy. In contrast, ALEC has built a strong base of support from conservative and free-market lawmakers and consistent funders including businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. “You just don’t see years and years of concentrated and growing support from a wide base of supporters,” he said of progressive groups. “Some of these groups come out of nowhere, it seems.” California Democratic Assemblymember Sade Elhawary said state lawmakers increasingly recognize the power of working across state lines. Sometimes, that’s done through pushing similar pieces of legislation. But other times it means just showing support — such as January’s gathering of Democratic lawmakers from more than a dozen states in Minnesota following a large deployment of federal immigration officers there.  “We are so much stronger together,” she said. “We shouldn’t be doing it on our own, because then we can get attacked on our own.” Elhawary is among the 112 lawmakers from 35 states working on federal response issues with State Futures. She said the national Democratic Party is losing the messaging war as it struggles to mount an opposition to President Donald Trump. But she said state lawmakers have the ability to articulate a clearer vision for voters by working on  issues that most matter to their constituents. “When we can organize beyond our state, I think we can organize folks on the ground,” she said. “This is not about just the legislators. This is about community.”  Connecting state lawmakers Liberal groups have sought to offset the growing influence of conservative movements for years. A group with the acronym ALICE, the American Legislative and Issue Campaign Exchange, in 2012 aimed to counter ALEC’s national influence. Liberal activists started the group in Wisconsin in direct response to the hotly debated policies of Republican Gov. Scott Walker, a former ALEC member. In 2011, Walker signed highly publicized legislation eliminating collective bargaining rights for most public employees, a policy championed by ALEC.  ALICE in 2014 merged with the Progressive States Network and the Center for State Innovation, creating what is now known as the State Innovation Exchange, or SiX. The group, which says it includes about 1,800 state lawmakers across 50 states, helps legislators to strategize on legislation that can reshape policy across state lines.  While the group does work to counter the organized right, Executive Director EJ Juárez said it employs different tactics than conservative groups like ALEC. He said lawmakers work with their communities to craft legislation that is responsive to current needs — not just a wish list from outside interests. “It’s not just, ‘Pass this bill because we wrote it and we think it’s good,’” he said. ALEC maintains that its model legislation is crafted and debated by member lawmakers.  Last month, SiX unveiled a national push for legislation to hold federal immigration officers accountable by allowing residents to sue agents for constitutional violations. Democratic lawmakers in Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Utah and Washington said they would work to rewrite state laws to make it easier to sue federal agents. They cited recent laws passed by Connecticut, Maryland and Rhode Island in announcing their broader effort. To date, the American Civil Liberties Union says no federal immigration agent has ever been convinced of criminal wrongdoing while on duty.  “This is about using all the tools that are granted to the states to create the accountability and democracy that we deserve,” Juárez said.  He said enthusiasm is rising among state Democrats looking to respond to Trump administration policies. But Juárez said the left still doesn’t have the sustained political infrastructure touted by the right at the state level. “When you look at the organization of infrastructure on the left, it is completely different,” he said. “It is much more responsive, and it is much more reactive. And what that does is it robs many great efforts of the ability to scale to true nationwide-changing power.” All eyes on elections While national Democratic groups have spent months organizing in opposition to federal immigration policies, many are now turning their sights to November’s midterm elections.  In July, Democratic lawmakers from 15 states met ahead of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ summit in Chicago to discuss not just politics, but how states should prepare for the potential of federal election interference. Those lawmakers said they were more determined than ever to exert their inherent state authority as they look to oppose Trump.  “None of us are in this alone,” said Pennsylvania Democratic state Rep. Leanne Krueger. “There are so many things coming at us that hearing best practices from other places is really helpful.” That meeting was hosted by the States Project, which was founded in 2017 to elect Democrats and build power at the state level. Most state lawmakers are employed part-time, making it difficult to research policy matters and connect with lawmakers across the country, said Mandara Meyers, the executive director of the organization.  But those needs have only accelerated during the second Trump term.  “We’re just in an unprecedented moment, right?” she said. “I think states are dealing with a different kind of challenge and a different kind of federal interference than they ever have before.” The States Project is one of the largest outside spenders on Democratic state legislative races. But that work is viewed as more crucial this cycle as Democrats have a path to flip several Republican-held legislative chambers and break GOP supermajorities in states across the country this November. But Meyers acknowledged that groups on the left are still building out the organizations needed to win and sustain power in states. And despite a renewed appreciation for the power held by states, many still view state legislative races as the “kids’ table” of American politics.  While Democrats are poised well in state races this fall, they still have a long way to go in building out the kind of institutional power the right has enjoyed in states, said Peverill Squire, a political science professor emeritus at the University of Missouri who has researched state legislatures for years.  Even in this favorable midterm cycle, it’s unlikely that Democrats can capture the majority of legislative seats in states. GOP lawmakers currently hold nearly 55% of the nation’s 7,386 state legislative seats and Republicans have control of all chambers in 28 legislatures.  With groups like ALEC, Squire said, Republicans and corporate interests have benefited from pushing a fairly straightforward agenda centered on deregulation and tax cuts. But he said the left has a wider range of policy interests that could make it difficult to push model legislation in states. “My guess is that it would take considerable time and effort for them to coalesce on a common platform in the same way Republicans managed to do over the last two decades,” he said.  Stateline reporter Kevin Hardy can be reached at khardy@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/6a91ed792c5335ae104c64dd Illegal immigrant tuition perks put 4 states in Trump DOJ crosshairs te 2026-08-28T20:20:09.577Z Illegal immigrant tuition perks put 4 states in Trump DOJ crosshairs The Trump administration filed lawsuits against four states Thursday over laws allowing illegal immigrants to receive financial benefits offered to state residents, including in-state tuition, state grants and state-funded student loans. The Justice Department argued that laws in Oregon, Washington, New Mexico and Arizona allowing illegal immigrants to receive benefits are in violation of a federal law that states an illegal immigrant is ineligible to receive higher education in-state benefits unless those same benefits are available to every U.S. student. "This is a simple matter of federal law: Colleges cannot provide benefits to illegal aliens that they do not provide to U.S. citizens," Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division said in a statement.  "This Department of Justice will not tolerate American students being treated like second-class citizens in their own country." DOJ SUES NEW JERSEY OVER LAWS GIVING ILLEGAL ALIENS IN-STATE TUITION, SAYS CITIZENS TREATED AS 'SECOND-CLASS' The latest lawsuits bring the number of states facing legal challenges over laws granting illegal immigrant students the same benefits as lawful residents to 21. The Justice Department has won its cases in Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Illinois. "Our efforts will not cease until President Trump’s promise is fulfilled: Illegal aliens will not receive benefits denied to American citizens," Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward, Jr. said in a statement. The difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition costs at public universities in the four states is significant. The complaint showed that for the 2026-2027 school year, Washington residents would pay $13,406, compared with $44,460 for out-of-state students at the University of Washington. This means illegal immigrants could receive a $31,054 discount if they earned a high school diploma or equivalent in the state, lived there for at least one year for reasons other than attending college and signed an affidavit saying they would seek permanent residency when eligible. TRUMP'S JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SUES NEW YORK, OTHER BLUE STATES OVER TUITION FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS The Justice Department's lawsuit against Arizona also showed a significant difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition costs, with the largest gap at Arizona State University totaling $24,448. The lawsuit alleged that in fall 2025, 432 illegal immigrants received in-state tuition benefits at Arizona State University amounting to $10.5 million in reduced tuition. The lawsuit also cites a report from the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting that estimates more than 3,600 illegal aliens per year could qualify for in-state tuition under Arizona’s law. A spokesperson for the Arizona Board of Regents, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, said the school system follows state law. "We are reviewing the lawsuit and will work closely with Arizona leaders on the appropriate next steps," a spokesperson said. The benefits extend beyond tuition costs. COURT CHECKS PRITZKER AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SCORES ANOTHER IMMIGRATION WIN In Oregon, only in-state students enrolled at Oregon Health & Science University can receive a Rural Nurse Scholars Scholarship, which covers the full cost of tuition and a $1,500 travel stipend. The Justice Department alleges that illegal immigrants are eligible for the scholarship under state law. In Washington, not only do illegal immigrants qualify for in-state tuition and grants, but the state also created a financial aid program for illegal immigrants living in the state who are unable to obtain federal financial aid. The program is known as the Undocumented Student Support Loan Program, and it was created under a bill passed in 2020.  Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said in a statement to Fox News Digital that he stands by the state's laws.  "Washington state won’t be bullied into changing how we provide opportunities for young people in our state," Ferguson said. "We’ll see them in court, and we expect to win." A June 2024 report estimated that roughly 408,000 illegal immigrants were enrolled in higher education, with 29.1% arriving in the United States at age 17 or older. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Lawsuits are pending in Minnesota, Virginia, California, New Jersey, Kansas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Colorado, New York, Connecticut and Vermont. Fox News Digital reached out to Oregon, New Mexico and Arizona's governors' offices for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91ed782c5335ae104c64cb Demi Lovato celebrates 34th birthday in colorful string bikini during Bahamas getaway te 2026-08-28T20:20:08.630Z Demi Lovato celebrates 34th birthday in colorful string bikini during Bahamas getaway Demi Lovato is keeping her birthday celebration going in the Bahamas. The 34-year-old singer kept the birthday fun going Thursday, sharing new shots of herself riding a jet ski in a colorful bikini against the bright blue Bahamas water. Lovato opened the Instagram carousel with a close-up selfie taken while sitting on a red jet ski. JESSICA SIMPSON TURNS HEADS IN BIKINI PHOTOS FROM TRIP TO TURKS AND CAICOS She wore a red, black and yellow patterned string bikini with dark sunglasses and small hoop earrings. Her dark hair fell loosely around her shoulders as she leaned toward the camera for the selfie. "Hi," Lovato captioned the post. "Bye!" she added. A second photo showed the singer from farther away on the same jet ski, giving a wider look at the colorful swimsuit and surrounding water. Fans quickly flooded the comments with praise for Lovato's vacation photos. One fan referenced Lovato’s 2015 hit, writing, "She’s really cool for the summer." "You’re prettier than the prettiest water I’ve ever seen!" another added. One commenter also pointed out how the look coordinated with the jet ski, writing, "The suit matching the jet ski 🙂‍↕️" PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The new photos came just days after Lovato shared more highlights from the same Bahamas getaway. "Someone’s gotta hold it down in the bahamas," she captioned the earlier post. BRITTANY ALDEAN WOWS IN VACATION STYLE DURING BAHAMAS GETAWAY WITH JASON ALDEAN In one of those photos, Lovato stood in shallow water wearing a bright red string bikini with both arms raised above her head. She smiled as the clear water surrounded her, while the tropical shoreline could be seen in the distance. SOFIA VERGARA SIZZLES IN RED BIKINI WHILE CELEBRATING 54TH BIRTHDAY ON YACHT IN ITALY Another image captured Lovato floating on her back in the water in the same red bikini. The singer stretched out across the surface with her arms relaxed at her sides as the blue water filled the frame. Lovato turned 34 on Aug. 20. The birthday getaway comes during a celebratory year for the singer, who recently marked her first wedding anniversary with husband Jordan "Jutes" Lutes. Lovato and Lutes married in California in May 2025 after first going public with their relationship in 2022. Earlier this month, Lovato opened up about what she has learned during her first year of marriage. "When you’re able to communicate with each other what you need, what you want, it creates a safe space for the two of you to share your feelings with one another," Lovato told People at the Aug. 10 premiere of "Camp Rock 3." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "My love for Jordan grows every single day, and I’ve never been so happy in my life. So I think communication is a big part of that," she added. The singer also recently returned to one of the roles that helped launch her career. Lovato reprised her role as Mitchie Torres in "Camp Rock 3" and served as an executive producer on the film alongside the Jonas Brothers. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The original "Camp Rock" premiered in 2008, followed by "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" in 2010. Lovato's Disney roots stretch back to her childhood, when she appeared on "Barney & Friends." She later broke out as Mitchie Torres in "Camp Rock" before starring in her own Disney Channel series, "Sonny with a Chance." Those projects helped launch Lovato's acting and music career, making her return to "Camp Rock" nearly two decades later a full-circle moment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91ed772c5335ae104c64c2 Judge throws out Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's 9/11 confession in already long wait for trial te 2026-08-28T20:20:07.818Z Judge throws out Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's 9/11 confession in already long wait for trial A military judge on Friday threw out part of a confession made by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. In his ruling, military judge Lt. Col. Michael Schrama wrote that statements made by Mohammed to investigators in 2007 were not given voluntarily, the New York Post reported.  The ruling could complicate what has been a decades-long wait for the suspected plotter to stand trial. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91ed772c5335ae104c64b9 NASCAR WAG holds on for dear life with her watermelon farmer boyfriend, Kirk's dog is back & Al vs Trump! te 2026-08-28T20:20:07.024Z NASCAR WAG holds on for dear life with her watermelon farmer boyfriend, Kirk's dog is back & Al vs Trump! '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. Final Friday of August. Can you believe it? We had 22 FCS games last night, and a couple were wild. What a return for football! We have Bill Belichick in Dublin tomorrow. We have NASCAR in Daytona tomorrow. We have a full weekend of Sox-Yanks in the Bronx. And yes, the Fever play tonight, which means we are obligated to cover it. But after tonight? We officially start spending our weekends watching football. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Live it up, WNBA! Your time is short. Let's roll. Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where NASCAR WAG Jordyn Mallory goes for a test ride and holds on for dear life in a Daytona tuneup. What else? I've got a couple insane moments from the world of FCS last night, Al Michaels still pumping his fastball and Kirk's dog, once again, being shoved down our throats. Did y'all miss Kirk's dog?! Well, he's back! This guy is amazing. It HAS to be a bit at this point, right? OK, let's get this show on the road. I've gotta head on up to Daytona for a big weekend of automobile racing, and I'd prefer to not hit the terrible stretch of traffic in Melbourne and Cocoa Beach. Grab you a $11 Busch Light from the Daytona International Speedway infield — Lord knows I will — and settle in for a Friday 'Cap! I took that picture a few years ago — the first Daytona 500 after Trump got re-elected — and all folks could talk about was Anheuser-Busch changing it from "Domestic" to "American" beer. That was a big story that week in the infield. They never came out and admitted it, but it was very clearly because Trump was back in office and everyone was trying to cover their tails from the wokeness of the last four years. Hilarious. Anyway, this will be my 11th summer race at Daytona, dating back to my years at the Daytona Beach News-Journal. Eleven! Time flies. My first ever race I covered was way back in 2016 — a month after I got married. Fun fact from that race: I didn't know what to do or where to go. Had no idea. More importantly, I had no idea where I was ALLOWED to go. So, naturally, I walked straight into a TV interview after a big wreck in an area that was very clearly restricted to just drivers. If you scroll to the 2:00:25 mark, you'll see young, dumb, ignorant Zach on his phone as Jimmie and Jamie argue about the wreck: I nearly got kicked out of the track once the PR folks figured it out. What a rush! And now, here we are, 11 years later and ready for another race weekend. Can't wait. On that note, here's Ross Chastain's girlfriend, Jordyn Mallory, going for a ride to help get us ready for the green flag: Chastain, for those who don't know, is a seventh-generation watermelon farmer from down here in Alva, Florida. His family owns Chastain Farms. True story. He's also a good little driver, and probably ain't the worst bet at +3500. You never know with Daytona. This place is quite literally the Wild Wild West. Carson Hocevar at +1600, Denny Hamlin at +2000 and Austin Dillon at +2800 probably aren't bad sprinkles, either. You're welcome! (Or not) OK, let's keep this class moving and head on up to Cleveland, where Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit got in a little preseason work last night and managed to take a dig at Donald J. Trump in the process: "That is Lake Erie. We think it is still called Lake Erie... We're not quite sure at this point. But we'll be by Lake something like Ontario or whatever it's going to be called by the time we get to Buffalo. Anyway, you know what I'm talking about... Read the news." Al! Some folks are pissed at Michaels today for mocking Trump's shiny new acquisition (Lake America!), while others loved it. LONGTIME REPUBLICAN AL MICHAELS TOOK A JAB AT TRUMP AND NFL FANS WENT SPIRALING OUT OF CONTROL Shockingly, the internet was divided on this one. That almost never happens! Al, by the way, has a long history of donating to the GOP. Not saying he's a Trump guy, but I'm certain he's not a Kamala guy. OK, let's rapid-fire this Friday class into a big weekend. First up? You know what the internet is NOT divided over today? Herbstreit's dog: ENOUGH! I love Kirk Herbstreit. He's the best analyst in the game right now, in my opinion. Love him on GameDay. Love him on Thursday nights. Love him on Saturday nights. But I'm so out on the dog shtick. I've been quietly out on it for years now, but, clearly, I don't need to be quiet anymore. Everyone is sick and tired of the dog. Peter is EVERYWHERE. He's on the plane. On the field. In the booth. He's on the GameDay set every Saturday. It's too much. Please, for the love of God, give Peter a rest this year. We're begging you. Next? For those who didn't feel like subscribing to ESPN+ last night (all of you), we had an incredible first night of FCS football: Amazing. What a start to the season! The best. My question? What in the world is the point of ESPNU? There were 22 (!!!) FCS games last night, and the big-wigs in Bristol couldn't put one on ESPNU? What the heck is the point of that channel?! I was stunned. Anyone else think it was odd? OK, that's it for today — and this week. We haven't done enough baseball today, so here's umpire Laz Diaz accidentally trolling 70,000 fans in Atlanta last night. See you Monday. Was Al out of line? Email me at Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91ed752c5335ae104c64b0 Matthew Berry has had talks with ESPN about a return, following Pat McAfee model te 2026-08-28T20:20:05.934Z Matthew Berry has had talks with ESPN about a return, following Pat McAfee model Matthew Berry left ESPN in 2022, in part, because the company was not open to employees operating their own media companies. Berry then joined NBC, where he appeared on "Football Night in America" while building his own fantasy football company on the outside. Berry has since departed NBC to focus on Fantasy Life, his independently owned media company on pace to generate eight figures in revenue this year. ESPN has since changed its philosophy. Management is now open to partnering with talent who retain ownership of their content. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Berry spoke to OutKick this week on video about his career, business, and future. During the discussion, we asked whether he had talked to ESPN about a potential return in recent months. "Yes," Berry responded without hesitation. "I have [talked to ESPN]," he continued. "When you leave and go out on your own, you look at [Pat McAfee] as the great model. ESPN specifically has done it with some people [in that the talent either license their show to ESPN or can retain ownership of a media brand outside of the network]." In addition to McAfee, Berry cited other unique agreements ESPN has made recently. MATTHEW BERRY DISCUSSES WITH OUTKICK WHETHER HE'D HIRE DIANNA RUSSINI FOR HIS BUDDING FANTASY FOOTBALL EMPIRE "Rich Eisen brought his show over [to ESPN] on a licensing agreement. They have other talent where they do not necessarily license the show, but they allow them to have outside businesses. You think about Bussin’ With The Boys or Josh Pate." As Pate exclusively told OutKick, he and Bussin’ With The Boys co-hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan will host a new college football show on ESPN each Friday this season. Their podcast will remain separate. "I’ll be honest," Berry added. "I have a very good relationship with Jimmy Pitaro and Burke Magnus. I have remained friendly with them over the years since I left." Berry cautioned that, while the talks have been positive, "no deal is imminent" with ESPN. Frankly, it would have been surprising if Berry and ESPN had not discussed a partnership. Berry’s digital content ranks among the most popular in sports media. During football season, his podcast downloads are on par with Barstool’s "Pardon My Take" and "The Bill Simmons Podcast." He is an ideal fit for ESPN’s current strategy of teaming with the top digital creators in sports, with McAfee as the most notable example. For the same reasons, we suspect Berry is also having conversations with Amazon, Netflix, Paramount, and various gambling providers about amplifying Fantasy Life. Later in the interview, Berry said he will not take home as much money this year as he did in salary at ESPN. However, he expects to exceed his television salary by the third year. Watch Berry’s full interview with OutKick on YouTube here or below: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91eb1e2c5335ae104c645d Lions' Dan Campbell delivers awesome message about high school football amid college football chaos te 2026-08-28T20:10:06.670Z Lions' Dan Campbell delivers awesome message about high school football amid college football chaos As college football has descended into chaos amid NIL and players returning from the NFL to play collegiately again, high school football is the last amateur level that is truly pure. With high school football season getting underway, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell detailed what makes it so special in a message to young kids. "You guys grew up together, and I know this: we've got a couple of coaches that have seniors. They have seniors that are opening up tonight. And man, you never forget your senior year for sure. You don't forget all of them, but man, wherever you're at, make the most of it because you're not guaranteed to be able to get a chance to play and be with those guys that you grew up with. Enjoy the game at that level," Campbell told reporters on Thursday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The 50-year-old head coach said high school football is the last level that’s truly no-nonsense. He recalled the smell of freshly cut grass and playing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. "The wins and the sacrifice and the hard work and the blood and the sweat and the tears. It's a special time. Enjoy it," Campbell said. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Campbell called on the young players on high school football rosters to give it their all for the seniors on the team. "If you're a young guy, man, I'm a freshman. I'm a sophomore. I mean, you owe it to the seniors because this may be the last time – you get one more shot – They don't," Campbell said. "So give them everything you got and make it a special year for them because next year is your year. and you're going to want those young guys to help you. So, man, enjoy it. It doesn't last, and you'll remember it the rest of your life." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91eb1d2c5335ae104c6454 Viral video of homeless encampment around city of Berkeley sparks safety concerns from parent te 2026-08-28T20:10:05.550Z Viral video of homeless encampment around city of Berkeley sparks safety concerns from parent A homeless encampment located near University of California (UC), Berkeley student housing in Berkeley, California, went viral on X after a parent posted a video of the scene while moving her child into an apartment. Lyanne Melendez, a longtime reporter for San Francisco's ABC7 News, shared the video after dropping off her son at University Village—a university-owned housing complex located in neighboring Albany. "I just dropped my son off at @UCBerkeley housing and as we were approaching we saw this behind his apartments," Melendez wrote on X, calling out the city of Berkeley, the city of Albany, and Berkeley administration. UCLA SORORITIES HIRE PRIVATE SECURITY AMID TERRIFYING HARASSMENT BY HOMELESS MEN: REPORT While the housing complex sits within Albany city limits, the proximity to campus facilities has drawn reactions from students who navigate surrounding encampments daily. "The [encampment] not on University property... and we have no jurisdiction or ability to address this issue. Please contact the City of Berkeley," a UC Berkeley spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "Turns out it's not really right next to the main UC Berkeley campus, so that's an important thing to note, but there are still issues," John Paul Leon, a UC Berkeley student, told Fox News Digital. Leon, a senior double-majoring in economics and philosophy with a minor in public policy, told Fox News Digital that seeing homeless individuals is a daily reality for students, even if it startles visiting families. "One of the normal things I go through every day is walking past three homeless people on my way to class," Leon said. "It's just a usual occurrence. It's something I've gotten used to, but I'm sure it's something that a lot of parents would not feel right about their children being subject to." FURIOUS RESIDENTS CONFRONT HOMELESS HOUSING LEADERS AS POPULAR BEACH COMMUNITY HITS BREAKING POINT Leon added that he believes university administrators are motivated to address the issue in ways that clear encampments from campus property and surrounding streets while directing individuals toward resources. Nearby business owners have also voiced frustration over conditions along the corridor. Emily Winston, founder and CEO of Berkeley-based Boichik Bagels, told Fox News Digital that the conditions around the corner from her headquarters resemble a "slum out of a third-world country." "There's been feces found all over on various properties. It's been found on our property. I've had to clean it up personally before. Needles, very scary threats to staff that work in the different businesses here," Winston said. She added that the encampment sometimes takes up the "entirety of the sidewalk." Winston, who opened up the Sixth Street location in 2023, said she’s seen onsite sales drop as families avoid the area. "We have this awesome patio. We say, 'Come get a bagel and watch our robots make bagels.’ It's a fun family sort of event," Winston said. "And strangely enough, people don't want to bring their kids around the corner from this because it's pretty scary." SOCIALIST MAYORAL CANDIDATE IGNITES ONLINE MOCKERY FOR TOUTING BASIC CITY SERVICE She also said employees have been forced to navigate dangerous or unsettling encounters.  "My staff had to beg someone to get out of our dumpster. They had actually gone in our dumpster and closed the lid on top of them," Winston recounted to Fox News Digital.  "No one on my staff should be picking up human excrement from the sidewalk in front of our property or used needles. This is not what I built this business here to do," she later added. Winston called the corridor a "dystopian scene" and said she regretted choosing the location. "Had I known what was [going to] happen... I probably would not have signed this lease, and I would have built this elsewhere," Winston said.  She urged city leaders to clear the encampment permanently.  "We're all paying rent, we're paying very significant fees and trying hard to make successful, thriving businesses here," she said. "And this is just, it’s rough, and it’s really exhausting, and it’s just gone on way too long." Winston and other local businesses joined a lawsuit against the city in 2024 over corridor conditions. She said city officials have told her "their hands are tied" because of lawsuits challenging encampment sweeps, but compared the city's actions to housekeeping that only temporarily tidies up.  "I know it's frustrating for them," she added. Barry Braden, co-founder and CEO of Fieldwork Brewing Co. on Sixth Street, told Fox News Digital that the encampment has created ongoing challenges for businesses. "Fieldwork Brewing is deeply concerned about the ongoing conditions surrounding the encampment on Harrison Street and the impact they are having on our employees, our customers, neighboring businesses, and the broader community," Braden said. "We recognize that homelessness is a complex issue requiring compassion and meaningful solutions, but the current situation has created persistent public safety, sanitation, and access concerns that cannot be ignored," he added. Braden said the brewery has been in contact with Berkeley officials and is asking city leaders to take action.  "We have been in communication with the City of Berkeley and are asking City leaders to take prompt, effective action that both connects individuals in the encampment with appropriate services and restores a safe, clean, and accessible environment for everyone who lives, works, and visits the area," he told Fox News Digital. KAREN BASS GRILLED OVER BROKEN HOMELESSNESS PROMISE, BLAMES BUREAUCRACY FOR SLOWED PROGRESS In response to inquiries regarding local encampments, a spokesperson for the city of Berkeley highlighted ongoing municipal and legal efforts to address public health and safety concerns. "The City has methodically laid out its work in the area and our efforts to comply with court orders in numerous filings with the court," the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "We were recently in front of the Judge on August 13 and numerous declarations were filed in advance of that hearing. These declarations include extensive documentation of conditions on the street. If you review those records, you will gain insight into all that we are doing to address the encampments and address the public health and safety concerns," the spokesperson added. Melendez did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91e8ce2c5335ae104c642a Use of masked agents on Tohono O’odham land sparks Native outrage at Cherokee DHS chief Markwayne Mullin  te 2026-08-28T20:00:14.681Z Use of masked agents on Tohono O’odham land sparks Native outrage at Cherokee DHS chief Markwayne Mullin  WASHINGTON – The recent incursion by masked federal agents on Tohono O’odham land didn’t just anger that tribe, which has been trying to block border wall construction along the remote stretch it controls in Arizona. It also infuriated Native Americans who had higher hopes for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the former Oklahoma senator who is only the second Indigenous cabinet member ever. “This is especially disappointing when the DHS is headed by … a member of the Cherokee Nation,” said Angelique EagleWoman, director of the Native American Law and Sovereignty Institute at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Minnesota.  Agents from Customs and Border Protection and the Bureau of Indian Affairs entered the Tohono O’odham Nation at 4 a.m. on Tuesday to prevent tribal authorities from blocking contractors, according to a statement issued that day by the Nation. Jason Nichols, like Mullin a member of the Cherokee Nation, called the incursion by masked agents a “step backward” in federal-tribal relations – and surprising, given Mullin’s “knowledge on the importance of tribal sovereignty.” Tohono O’odham sue DHS over border wall that would divide tribal land along 62-mile frontier with Mexico The former mayor of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was Mullin’s Democratic opponent in 2018 when he won a U.S. House seat. He was dubious about Mullin’s preparation for the homeland security post, he said, but had been relatively impressed with his performance on border policy until this incident. “What I’m hoping for is that they take a deep breath, you know, take one step back,” Nichols said, referring to Mullin’s department. He called for “substantive consultation with the tribe, because I do think the tribes have proven to be willing and even eager partners.” Indeed, the Tohono O’odham have long cooperated with the federal government on border security, though the Nation has also strongly opposed wall construction. One all-Native American unit of Immigration and Customs Enforcement called the Shadow Wolves patrols the Sonoran desert from its base on the Nation. The Tohono O’odham has members and communities on both sides. Its land spans 62 miles of the border west of Nogales. In April, a DHS contractor partly destroyed a sacred archaeological site. The Tohono O’odham filed a lawsuit in June to block further construction and in early August it posted “no trespassing” signs. But on Aug. 14, a federal judge in Washington rejected its request for a temporary pause, despite pleas that construction threatens many other sacred sites.  DHS defended the ongoing construction, though officials deflected questions about the use of force to keep tribal authorities at bay. “The project will close one of the most dangerous smuggling and trafficking corridors on the Southwest border: remote desert that has facilitated decades of drug loads, migrant deaths, and cartel activity,” CBP commissioner Rodney Scott said in a statement his office provided to Cronkite News. “Congress funded this work, a Federal court has affirmed it, and CBP is carrying it out under the legal authorities that apply.” According to the Tohono O’odham Nation, contractors engaged in “pre-construction activities” with drilling equipment at three locations. CBP and BIA agents and a SWAT team used a vehicle blockade to prevent their removal by tribal police, who could only monitor the activity from a distance, according to the tribe. EagleWoman said “the trespassing and covert-style operations” likely violated internal DHS protocols. Meghan Bishop, director of policy of the National Congress of American Indians, said federal authorities had plenty of better options. “I don’t think any tribal nation wants to ban people from their lands, but as sovereigns they have the ability and capability to do that,” she said, “The federal government should respect that.” “From everything that I have seen and understand, the Department of Homeland Security has not engaged in a collaborative, consultative, good fair manner with the nation,” Bishop said.  Another Oklahoman, Joe Deere, a tribal councilor of the Cherokee Nation, also criticized DHS for ignoring the tribe’s objections.  “They have violated treaties before, and they are overstepping the tribal consultation,” Deere said. “Tribal sovereignty should come first, no matter what protection of the people.” Aaron Wright, a preservation anthropologist with Archaeology Southwest who advises tribes, noted that Mullin’s experience in Oklahoma is very different from that of someone who grew up on a Nation that spans an international border.  “Obviously, the Cherokee Nation does not share a border with Mexico, and I suspect that there aren’t many, if any, enrolled Cherokee members who live in Mexico and cross that border to visit family and relatives on a semi-regular basis,” he said.  Delvina Charley, an Indigenous activist in Arizona and member of the Navajo Nation, called Mullin a “sellout” who cannot be trusted by fellow Native Americans. “If this was someone else’s backyard – in Paradise Valley, at the White House – this would be handled differently,” she said. The post Use of masked agents on Tohono O’odham land sparks Native outrage at Cherokee DHS chief Markwayne Mullin  appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91e66f2c5335ae104c63ab Reagan-era official warns ‘red-green alliance’ has shared goal of ‘destroying’ America te 2026-08-28T19:50:07.217Z Reagan-era official warns ‘red-green alliance’ has shared goal of ‘destroying’ America A former Reagan administration national security official is sounding the alarm over what he calls a growing "red-green alliance" between radical Islamists and far-left socialists, warning the unlikely ideological partners are joining forces around a shared anti-American agenda. Frank Gaffney sat down with Fox News Digital to discuss the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America and what he believes are the true intentions and potential threats to U.S. national security. "One can argue that the Sharia supremacists are pursuing communism with a God, or at least a patina, a veneer of religiosity to it," Gaffney explained. "Fundamentally, they're at the hip in totalitarianism. Yes, with different outcomes in mind, but still perfectly willing to make common cause for the immediate shared objective of destroying the United States, which stands in the way of either of their ambitions." DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS SEIZE THE MOMENT WITH EXTREME, ANTI-AMERICAN VIEWS THAT BADLY TARNISH THE PARTY "So that's where we find ourselves at the moment — with a red-green axis that seeks the destruction of our country and is making that a goal being pursued now in the Democratic Party." Gaffney served as assistant secretary of defense for international security policy under former President Ronald Reagan and graduated from Georgetown University with a Master of Arts in international studies from Johns Hopkins University. He founded the Center for Security Policy think tank in Washington, D.C., in 1988 and currently serves as the president of the Institute for the American Future. The "red-green alliance" describes the political cooperation between far-left movements, represented by the color red, and Islamist movements, represented by green. ISRAEL, JEWS TARGETED WORLDWIDE AS WELL-FUNDED LEFTIST, ISLAMIST GROUPS JOIN FOR ‘NAKBA 78’ PROTESTS The Reagan-era official argued that while the far left and Islamists have different ultimate goals, they share a common adversary in the American constitutional system, which he said stands in the way of both movements’ ambitions. These concepts were recently debated during a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing titled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America" that took place earlier this month. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, questioned Kyle Shideler, director and senior analyst for homeland security and counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy, about whether the Muslim Brotherhood partners with groups such as the Democratic Socialists of America and characterized that relationship as the "Red-Green Alliance." COUNTERTERRORISM EXPERT WARNS ABDUL EL-SAYED SENATE BID RAISES HOMELAND SECURITY CONCERNS Shideler agreed with Cruz's characterization and said he has seen evidence that the "red-green alliance" shares a "revolutionary objective" to squash Americanism, including the Constitution. "This threat cannot be ignored because it is politically inconvenient," Cruz posted to X. "A counterterrorism expert testified that the Muslim Brotherhood and the DSA are united by a shared hatred of America — and a revolutionary objective to overthrow the U.S. Constitution." AGITATORS UNITED BY CHINESE MONEY, HATE FOR AMERICA TARGET DATA CENTERS, EXPERTS WARN Gaffney agreed with the sentiment during his interview with Fox News Digital, taking it one step further to say the two movements are "perfectly willing to make common cause" around what he described as an "immediate shared objective of destroying the United States." TRUMP ADMIN ACCUSES HAMAS OF BACKING GAZA FLOTILLA, SANCTIONS ACTIVIST AND MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD NETWORKS "What they have in common is much more important than their differences," Gaffney explained. The "red-green alliance" has also been scrutinized by some Muslim critics of radical Islamism. In May, Fox News Digital spoke with Dalia Ziada, a Muslim scholar who was forced to flee Egypt after criticizing Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. She said that the nexus of radical Islamism with the radical left in the "red-green alliance" threatened the U.S., American politics and Western society. "For five or seven years now, we have been seeing some kind of a ‘sinful marriage’ between the radical left and radical Islamism, the groups that hate Western liberal democracies and desire to destroy them," she told Fox News Digital. A Fox News Digital investigation found roughly 425 organizations spanning communist groups, Muslim advocacy organizations and anti-Israel activist coalitions are part of a coordinated transnational protest network that collectively brings in about $1 billion in annual revenue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91e66e2c5335ae104c63a2 Former Disney Channel star alleges she was sexually abused at 14 after being told to ‘bond’ with employee te 2026-08-28T19:50:06.373Z Former Disney Channel star alleges she was sexually abused at 14 after being told to ‘bond’ with employee A former Disney Channel star made disturbing allegations about her time on set in a new lawsuit. Raquel Lee Bolleau claimed that an adult male employee sexually abused her when she was just 14 – after Disney personnel allegedly encouraged her to "bond" with him. The alleged abuse began during production of the 2001 Disney Channel movie "The Poof Point," after personnel directed her to spend time with the adult employee. According to the complaint obtained by Fox News Digital, the man supplied the then-14-year-old with alcohol and repeatedly sexually assaulted her during filming. After the alleged sexual assault, Bolleau recalled the employee telling her: "You're old enough. You can handle it." FORMER DISNEY STAR MAITLAND WARD SAYS YOUNG ACTORS WERE TREATED LIKE A 'PRODUCT' IN HOLLYWOOD FACTORY Bolleau claimed she returned to set smelling of alcohol, vomiting and visibly changed after the alleged assault, but Disney personnel failed to investigate how a 14-year-old got alcohol or seek medical care for her. Instead, the complaint claimed, an executive branded her "out of control," said the movie had gone "haywire" and told her representatives Disney was "extremely upset." On another occasion, an on-set Disney executive producer allegedly repeatedly told Bolleau she "need[ed] Jesus" and told her mother, "your daughter has a demon inside her," according to the complaint. Bolleau alleged Disney repeatedly separated her from her guardian despite California protections requiring a guardian of a performer under 16 to remain within "sight or sound" of the child. According to the complaint, her guardian could not watch Bolleau while she filmed or accompany her to wardrobe and makeup, and production personnel once told the guardian, "we do not even need you on set." Bolleau claimed those practices left her without adequate adult supervision and gave her alleged abuser unrestricted access to her. 'LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE' STAR SAYS CHILD ACTORS GET 'DROPPED' AFTER HOLLYWOOD FAME FADES Bolleau alleged the employee also sexually harassed and touched her in front of others on set. She claimed he regularly gave her unsolicited hugs, rubbed his genitals against her and whispered comments including "last night was so good" while cast members were still wearing microphones. Bolleau alleged sound technicians could hear many of the comments, but no one intervened or asked what the adult employee was saying to her. "Instead of protecting and supporting its minor employee who was being repeatedly raped, sexually assaulted, sexually abused, and harassed, Disney covered up Mr. Doe’s abuse, and blamed Ms. Bolleau for the impact of Mr. Doe’s horrific misconduct," Bolleau's lawyers wrote. "Disney’s egregious role in Mr. Doe’s abuse of Ms. Bolleau is part of a broader, institutional, and systemic pattern of institutional and individual failures at Disney that extends far beyond 'The Poof Point.'" Bolleau claimed the alleged abuse continued after filming wrapped. According to the complaint, Disney booked Bolleau in first class while seating her guardian in economy on the flight back to California. Bolleau alleged the employee told her to sit next to him and bring a blanket to cover them before sexually assaulting her during the flight and continuing until their row began to deboard at Los Angeles International Airport. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Bolleau sued The Walt Disney Company, specifically alleging Disney failed to protect her from sexual abuse when she was a 14-year-old actress. She claimed the company ignored warning signs, violated child-actor protections and failed to properly supervise her alleged abuser. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, along with attorneys’ fees, costs and interest. "Over the last decade, countless child actors have come forward to bravely share their experiences of abuse by adults in entertainment," Bolleau's lawyers, Doug Wigdor and Jane Kim, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "As former government prosecutors, our message to the entertainment industry is simple: This conduct is inexcusable, and those involved – directly or indirectly – must be held accountable." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Bolleau began acting as a child, with an early television appearance on "Malcolm & Eddie" before getting her breakout opportunity on Nickelodeon’s "The Amanda Show." She appeared as a regular performer during the sketch comedy series’ first season alongside Amanda Bynes. She subsequently moved into Disney projects, playing Marie, the sister of Tahj Mowry’s Eddie, in "The Poof Point." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE She went on to voice Nubia Gross, one of the intimidating Gross Sisters, on "The Proud Family" from 2001 to 2005. Bolleau claimed Disney threatened and did cancel her role in a production following the alleged sexual assault in 2001 in the lawsuit. Disney did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91e66b2c5335ae104c6395 Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Halting Mail-In Voting Rules te 2026-08-28T19:50:03.723Z Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Halting Mail-In Voting Rules The Postal Service appealed an emergency decision from Thursday that blocked it from changing its procedures for mail-in voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91e4162c5335ae104c632b These solar string lights make your patio more inviting for fall — and they're priced at an all-time low te 2026-08-28T19:40:06.689Z These solar string lights make your patio more inviting for fall — and they're priced at an all-time low Patio season is far from over, so give your yard a facelift with these solar string lights while they’re at their lowest price to-date. They give you 52 feet of warm, inviting light, and the solar-powered panel keeps them going without a cord or the need for batteries. Original price: $39.99 The 55% discount makes these solar string lights a particularly good buy right now. An additional coupon also gives 20% off at checkout, dropping the price to $15. Beyond that, the shatterproof plastic bulbs hold up in any season, making them ideal for patio spaces, decks or camping.  READ MORE: 17 backyard additions under $200 that make your outdoor space feel brand new At 52 feet, these lights are long enough for most spaces, but they also come in lengths up to 202 feet. On a full charge, the battery lasts for 26 hours. The solar panel keeps charging, even on cloudier days, so all you have to do is flip a switch and the lights automatically turn on each night. A remote lets you control the lights from anywhere, and create a customized atmosphere. Four adjustable brightness modes dim or brighten the bulbs, giving you the perfect mood lighting for dinners and gatherings. You can also set the lights to stay on steadily, twinkle or flash. Plus, if you don’t want the lights on all night, use the remote to set a six to eight-hour timer.  With more than 2,000 reviews, these string lights earn 4.4 stars out of 5 on Amazon. They’re highly reviewed for quality and ease of use.  READ MORE: 25 useful Amazon finds under $25 that make everyday life easier "I have bought these twice now," one reviewer said. "I loved them so much on my porch I decided to invest in a set for the backyard…We have had cloudy days this last week and that hasn't stopped these at all…They seem to have no issue getting enough power and staying on for a long time." "They nailed it with these string lights," another reviewer wrote. "The bulbs are plastic, but look real. The filament-style bulb looks very nice, gives off a nice bright, natural-toned color light. The solar panel works really well and it's super sleek and small. One day of charging, and they stayed lit until I went to sleep." The included remote gets especially high praise with reviewers, with one saying, "The remote is actually really useful and works from a surprisingly good distance. I love the timer settings and the different flashing/fade options." If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get these lights 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/6a91e4132c5335ae104c630d An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI te 2026-08-28T19:40:03.893Z An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI Given 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one without degrading overall performance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91e1c42c5335ae104c62f0 Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – Aug. 28-31 te 2026-08-28T19:30:12.157Z Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – Aug. 28-31 The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced that closures or lane restrictions are scheduled along several Phoenix-area freeways this weekend, Aug. 28-31. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed for these improvement project restrictions: Westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) closed between 51st and 75th avenues in the Northwest Valley from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (Aug. 31) for widening project. Both Interstate 17 ramps to westbound Loop 101 closed. Westbound Loop 101 on-ramps at 27th and 35th avenues closed. Detours: Consider exiting ahead of the closure and using westbound Bell Road or Union Hills Drive to travel beyond the closure. Note: The eastbound Loop 101 ramps to north- and southbound I-17 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday (Aug. 31). Consider exiting ahead of the ramp closures and using alternate routes to reach I-17. Southbound State Route 51 narrowed to two lanes between Northern Avenue and Bethany Home from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (Aug. 31) for pavement improvement project. Southbound SR 51 on-ramps at Northern Avenue, Glendale Avenue and Bethany Home Road closed. Allow extra travel time. Detours: Consider using southbound Interstate 17 as an alternate freeway route to downtown Phoenix. Northbound State Route 51 closed between Indian School Road and Colter Street (north of Camelback Road) from 9 p.m. Saturday to noon Sunday (Aug. 30) for pavement improvement project. Northbound SR 51 on-ramps at McDowell and Thomas roads closed. Detours: Consider exiting ahead of the closure and using northbound 16th or 24th streets to travel beyond the closure. Note: When this closure ends Sunday, northbound SR 51 will be narrowed to the two right lanes around-the-clock near Camelback Road for ongoing pavement improvement work. Consider using northbound I-17. Click on the Weekend Travel Advisory map graphic or visit the ADOT website for a complete listing of restrictions for this weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91e1bd2c5335ae104c62c3 Antifa-linked sites go dark after State Department terror designation of tech collective te 2026-08-28T19:30:05.375Z Antifa-linked sites go dark after State Department terror designation of tech collective Websites tied to Portland’s Rose City Antifa and the militant abortion-rights group Jane’s Revenge began going dark in the days after the State Department designated their Italy-based technology provider a global terrorist entity. Fox News Digital first reported this week that the State Department had designated Autistici/Inventati, known as the A/I Collective, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist over its alleged support for violent far-left networks. "Today’s news demonstrates the extent to which the A/I Collective was the digital infrastructure of the global Antifa terror network," a State Department official told Fox News Digital. RUBIO PUTS ENTIRE WORLD ON NOTICE AGAINST RISE OF 'POISONOUS' FAR-LEFT TERROR 'MASKED AS EQUALITY' "Just one day after the extremist collective was designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, an untold number of servers and websites — used by far-left extremists to plot violent attacks, target federal agents, and conceal their crimes from law enforcement — have been shut down," the official said. Among them was Rose City Counter-Info, a Portland-based website that the State Department says Rose City Antifa used to publish personal information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel and organize violent activity against federal agents. 15 ANTIFA RADICALS INDICTED, 12 ARRESTED IN SWEEPING FEDERAL PROBE INTO MINNEAPOLIS ANTI-ICE OPERATIONS The State Department said the group used the site to distribute an online flyer urging supporters to use laser pointers against Customs and Border Protection helicopters. Federal records show one man later pleaded guilty to aiming a laser at a CBP helicopter, forcing the aircraft to abort a planned landing. Jane’s Revenge also used A/I services to publish communiqués claiming responsibility for attacks on pregnancy centers and to incite copycat violence, according to the State Department. The group claimed responsibility for the May 2022 firebombing of a crisis pregnancy center in Madison, Wisconsin. The NoBlogs platform, which is hosted by A/I and contains thousands of sites, was intermittently unavailable Friday. Some individual pages remained accessible while others returned errors or timed out. The State Department has not said whether any U.S. agency directly disabled A/I infrastructure or whether the outages resulted from decisions by the collective, its vendors or its users after the designation. FBI SAYS NEW MISSION CENTER HAS IDENTIFIED 'NEFARIOUS' PROTEST FUNDING AND SUBJECTS The sanctions action blocks Americans and U.S. financial institutions from doing business with A/I and freezes any assets it holds under U.S. jurisdiction. The State Department says A/I provided encrypted chat and email services, web hosting, secure video tools and anonymity services to violent left-wing groups in the United States and Europe. The department also said a media organization using A/I services disseminated material from Hamas, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hezbollah and other designated terrorist groups. A/I denied the allegations in a statement posted on a NoBlogs-hosted page. The collective described itself as "a small, volunteer-run, technology collective from Italy" that provides tools for "digital self-defense." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "We will not back down," the group said. "Antifascism and anticapitalism are not terrorism. Protesting is not terrorism." "The terror designation of the A/I Collective dealt a devastating blow to the transnational far-left networks that have plagued America and our allies for years," the State Department official said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91df662c5335ae104c6264 Trump calls ISS crew from Houston to praise space pioneers and offer 'Oval Office time' te 2026-08-28T19:20:06.284Z Trump calls ISS crew from Houston to praise space pioneers and offer 'Oval Office time' President Donald Trump on Friday spoke with American astronauts aboard the International Space Station from Houston, where he honored the Artemis II crew moments earlier. Trump joked at the beginning of the phone call that many Americans would love to travel to space. "I wouldn't do it," he said from NASA's Johnson Space Center. "I hate to admit it. I would not want to do it. But some people love it more than anything." TRUMP TO TRANSFORM SPACEFLIGHT FROM SPECTACLE TO STATUS QUO TARGETING 3 LAUNCHES PER DAY The astronauts said they were "thrilled" to speak with Trump and that they were "in the middle of several spacewalks," with another one planned for next week. Trump called the crew a group of "pioneers" for their efforts in space exploration. He welcomed other officials to speak to the ISS crew and offered to welcome the astronauts to the White House when they return. 'WOKE' MILITARY ACADEMIES TARGETED IN NEW BLUEPRINT FOR SWEEPING WARFIGHTING OVERHAUL "We're going to see you when you get back," he said. "In fact, if you want Oval Office time, right?" A short time earlier, Trump honored the crew of the Artemis II with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and signed an executive order establishing the U.S. Space Force Academy. "It will be at that same level when you serve West Point, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, Annapolis," Trump said, comparing it to the other U.S. military academies. "It's going to be at that level." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91df642c5335ae104c6258 Trump Administration Looks to Give a Swath of Yosemite Park to Developer te 2026-08-28T19:20:04.189Z Trump Administration Looks to Give a Swath of Yosemite Park to Developer The proposed land swap would allow easy access to the crown jewel of the national park system. Democrats and former Park Service officials are incensed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91dd0f2c5335ae104c6207 Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE, held at major deportation hub in Louisiana te 2026-08-28T19:10:07.251Z Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE, held at major deportation hub in Louisiana Controversial former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is being held in federal immigration custody in Louisiana, Fox News has learned. ICE sources told Fox News that Yiannopoulos is currently detained in Alexandria, Louisiana, a major hub used by the agency for deportation operations. Yiannopoulos is a United Kingdom national. His current U.S. immigration status and the specific circumstances that led to his arrest were not immediately clear. MILO YIANNOPOULOS NAMED GRAND MARSHAL OF BOSTON'S 'STRAIGHT PRIDE' PARADE ICE's online detainee locator also shows Yiannopoulos in the agency's custody, according to a screenshot reviewed by Fox News. Yiannopoulos rose to national prominence as a provocative far-right political commentator and former editor at Breitbart News. He became a highly controversial figure through his speeches and online activity, including at UC Berkeley. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for additional information about Yiannopoulos' arrest, immigration status and whether he faces deportation. This is a developing story; check back later for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91dd0d2c5335ae104c61fe Jerry Sandusky granted new evidentiary hearing after accuser recants testimony te 2026-08-28T19:10:05.989Z Jerry Sandusky granted new evidentiary hearing after accuser recants testimony Disgraced Penn State defensive coordinator and convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky is scheduled to return to court next month more than a year after one of his accusers recanted his allegations, according to court documents. Sandusky, 82, was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison after his conviction in June 2012 on 45 counts of child sex abuse. Several prior petitions for post-conviction relief had been denied over the years. He filed a new one in September 2025, which a Pennsylvania judge initially dismissed. That decision was vacated over a procedural misstep, and Sandusky was later granted an evidentiary hearing after one witness, identified as R.R. in court documents, recanted his testimony. EX-PENN STATE FOOTBALL COACH JERRY SANDUSKY MAINTAINS INNOCENCE YEARS AFTER CHILD SEX ABUSE CONVICTION "Affidavits from R.R. (alleged Victim 10) and the mother of alleged Victim 9 also establish that the Commonwealth engaged in questionable tactics to influence testimony of its witnesses," Sandusky's attorneys wrote in their amended petition. Read Sandusky's amended petition for post-conviction relief: They placed R.R.'s recantation within their broader allegation that authorities influenced Sandusky's accusers with therapy and suggestive interviewing, as well as undisclosed changes in witness accounts, according to court filings. "[T]hroughout the pretrial process, I was told — both directly and indirectly — that trauma may have fragmented my memory, and that I could safely affirm details I did not fully recall," R.R. is quoted as saying in an exhibit attached to Sandusky's petition. "I was assured this was common and even expected." IDAHO JUDGE GRANTS BRYAN KOHBERGER TWO HEARINGS NEXT YEAR AS ADMITTED KILLER SEEKS TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA Sandusky's lawyers allege that R.R. "was coached extensively and asked to revisit and reframe his allegations." R.R.'s estranged wife, identified in the filings as Jasmine Rittmeyer, provided an affidavit and could testify, according to Sandusky's amended petition. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Lawyers for the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office have described her as R.R.'s "soon-to-be" ex-wife. Read the prosecution's motion: SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "The opinion of R.R.' s estranged spouse thirteen years after defendant's trial, pondering what she thinks may or may not have really happened to R.R. when he was 10 years old, or any other Sandusky child victim for that matter, is irrelevant and inadmissible," Deputy AGs Cari Mahler and Jaime Keating wrote. The Commonwealth wrote in court filings that Rittmeyer’s affidavit alleges Sandusky investigator Frank Parlato contacted R.R. and "suggested that it would be beneficial for [him] to recant his testimony" before the recantation. SEND US A TIP They are asking the judge not to allow Rittmeyer to testify about her opinion regarding Sandusky's guilt or innocence or whether she believes R.R. told the truth at trial. They also want the focus of the hearing to be on R.R.'s recantation and not the entire case against Sandusky. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Sandusky's lawyers had raised several other claims in the original petition, including that he was denied due process and is entitled to a new trial over allegations that prosecutors influenced the testimony of a different witness and later profited from his allegations. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Sandusky has maintained his innocence after more than a decade behind bars. He's due in a Bellefonte courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9:30 a.m. for the evidentiary hearing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91dab92c5335ae104c5d78 Trump DOJ widens legal war on states giving college benefits to illegal immigrants te 2026-08-28T19:00:09.513Z Trump DOJ widens legal war on states giving college benefits to illegal immigrants The Trump administration filed lawsuits against four states Thursday over laws allowing illegal immigrants to receive financial benefits offered to state residents, including in-state tuition, state grants and state-funded student loans. The Justice Department argued that laws in Oregon, Washington, New Mexico and Arizona allowing illegal immigrants to receive benefits are in violation of federal law, which states that an illegal immigrant is ineligible to receive higher education in-state benefits unless those same benefits are available to every U.S. student. "This is a simple matter of federal law: colleges cannot provide benefits to illegal aliens that they do not provide to U.S. citizens," Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division said in a statement. "This Department of Justice will not tolerate American students being treated like second-class citizens in their own country." DOJ SUES NEW JERSEY OVER LAWS GIVING ILLEGAL ALIENS IN-STATE TUITION, SAYS CITIZENS TREATED AS 'SECOND-CLASS' The latest lawsuits bring the number of states facing legal challenges over laws granting illegal immigrant students the same benefits as lawful residents to 21. The Justice Department has won its cases in Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Illinois. "Our efforts will not cease until President Trump’s promise is fulfilled: illegal aliens will not receive benefits denied to American citizens," Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward, Jr. said in a statement. The difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition costs at public universities in the four states is significant. The complaint showed that for the 2026-2027 school year, Washington residents would pay $13,406, compared with $44,460 for out-of-state students at the University of Washington. This means illegal immigrants could receive a $31,054 discount if they earned a high school diploma or equivalent in the state, lived there for at least one year for reasons other than attending college and signed an affidavit saying they would seek permanent residency when eligible. TRUMP'S JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SUES NEW YORK, OTHER BLUE STATES OVER TUITION FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS The Justice Department's lawsuit against Arizona also showed a significant difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition costs, with the largest gap at Arizona State University totaling $24,448. The lawsuit alleged that in fall 2025, 432 illegal immigrants received in-state tuition benefits at Arizona State University, amounting to $10.5 million in reduced tuition. The lawsuit also cites a report from the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting that estimates more than 3,600 illegal aliens per year could qualify for in-state tuition under Arizona’s law. A spokesperson for the Arizona Board of Regents, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, said the school system follows state law. "We are reviewing the lawsuit and will work closely with Arizona leaders on the appropriate next steps," a spokesperson said. The benefits extend beyond tuition costs. COURT CHECKS PRITZKER AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SCORES ANOTHER IMMIGRATION WIN In Oregon, only in-state students enrolled at Oregon Health & Science University can receive a Rural Nurse Scholars Scholarship, which covers the full cost of tuition and a $1,500 travel stipend. The Justice Department alleges that illegal immigrants are eligible for the scholarship under state law. A June 2024 report estimated that roughly 408,000 illegal immigrants were enrolled in higher education, with 29.1% having arrived in the United States at age 17 or older. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Lawsuits are pending in Minnesota, Virginia, California, New Jersey, Kansas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Colorado, New York, Connecticut and Vermont. Fox News Digital reached out to Oregon, Washington, New Mexico and Arizona's governors' offices for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91dab72c5335ae104c5d6d Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Uphold Ban on Transgender Troops te 2026-08-28T19:00:07.037Z Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Uphold Ban on Transgender Troops President Trump issued an executive order barring transgender service members from the military as part of a broader attack on transgender rights. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91dab42c5335ae104c5d54 Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases te 2026-08-28T19:00:04.515Z Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases Brave's browser begins testing an email alias feature that lets you keep your main email info private. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91d6042c5335ae104c5cb9 Trapped Nepali workers pulled from hydropower tunnel after catastrophic flooding te 2026-08-28T18:40:04.742Z Trapped Nepali workers pulled from hydropower tunnel after catastrophic flooding Stunning video shows rescue workers in Nepal dragging trapped citizens out of the mud in a hydropower plant tunnel after the devastating mudslide that has left over 1,000 people missing. The video, released by Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Office on Friday, shows a series of rescue workers pulling trapped people through a tunnel that’s been saturated with mud. In a post on Facebook, the Prime Minister’s Office said it had rescued 350 people from the tunnel but that efforts continue to evacuate more than 100 people still trapped. The post also added that workers had moved another 533 residents to safety from flooded areas. The rescue operation is intended to save people after a disastrous mudslide struck the valley in the Rasuwa district in northern Nepal, also affecting neighboring Chinese province Tibet. TERRIFYING VIDEO CAPTURES PEOPLE FLEEING INCOMING MUDSLIDE AT NEPAL-CHINA BORDER At least 538 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal, according to the most recent estimate from the Nepal National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) and the Nepal Police. MORE THAN 3,000 MISSING AFTER COLOMBIA EARTHQUAKE AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES $15.5 MILLION IN RELIEF People unaccounted for on the Nepal side now number up to 1,924, according to The Associated Press. Chinese authorities also report that, on the Chinese side of the border in Tibet, which was also affected by the deluge and ensuing mudslide, five people were confirmed dead with another 558 missing. AMERICAN HIKER VANISHES ON TROPICAL TREK AS FLASH FLOODS, MUDSLIDES TURN JUNGLE GETAWAY INTO DESPERATE SEARCH Of the many missing people are approximately 90 Americans, according to the U.S. State Department. President Donald Trump commented on the disaster Thursday, telling reporters, "That was a brutal... that was mud and water. It’s a mixture that nobody’s ever seen anything quite like that, where very powerful, strong, well-built buildings were wiped out like they were toothpicks." A 7.8 MAGNITUDE QUAKE IN THE PHILIPPINES KILLS AT LEAST 32, COLLAPSES BUILDINGS AND SPARKS TSUNAMI The uniquely devastating natural disaster was likely caused by a giant ice rock that crashed into the Lhende Khola River after an earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). "On Wednesday morning (local time), 26 August 2026, a catastrophic debris flow and flood was likely triggered by a glacial collapse in Langtang National Park, Nepal, near the border with China," the USGS said in a post on its website. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PLEDGES $150M IN AID, DEPLOYS NAVY WARSHIPS AFTER DEADLY VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES "This debris flow and flooding travelled nearly 100 km and impacted populated areas downstream along the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi Rivers, including Gyirong Port, China. Preliminary media reports and imagery analysis indicate many buildings and infrastructure have likely been buried or destroyed, including a vital highway connecting China and Nepal," the post added. Fox News Digital contacted the Nepalese Foreign Ministry and the U.S. State Department for further comment. Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91d6022c5335ae104c5ca5 Autopsy Shows Man Killed by National Guard in Memphis Was Shot in Back te 2026-08-28T18:40:02.369Z Autopsy Shows Man Killed by National Guard in Memphis Was Shot in Back The death of the man after a confrontation with National Guard troops is under investigation. An autopsy by a medical examiner shows that he was shot in the back and declared it a homicide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91d3b22c5335ae104c5c20 Chinese hackers target NASA and key US agencies, DOJ alleges te 2026-08-28T18:30:10.204Z Chinese hackers target NASA and key US agencies, DOJ alleges Some cyberattacks start with a suspicious email. Others begin somewhere you would probably never think to look. It could be an old router in someone's home. Maybe it is a forgotten security camera that still connects to the internet. Hackers can compromise vulnerable connected devices and use them to disguise where an attack really comes from. That tactic played a role in a China-linked hacking operation that U.S. authorities say took aim at some of America's most sensitive networks. On Aug. 26, the Justice Department and FBI confirmed intrusion attempts since 2018 against NASA, the Federal Reserve, the Justice Department and the U.S. Senate. Other targets included the Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health. Four unnamed companies in the United States and South Korea were reportedly targeted as well. The names behind the operation sound like something from an IT department: QScan and QTRouter. Yet what these tools allegedly did should get your attention. Here is how the hacking operation worked, how authorities shut it down and what you can do to keep your own connected devices from becoming part of an attacker's network. THIS SATURDAY! Free live CyberGuy class: Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats Join us Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. ET for a free CyberGuy LIVE class covering five simple steps to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will explain how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. You’ll also receive our financial protection checklist, and every registrant will get a link to the class recording afterward. Reserve your free spot today at CyberGuyLive.com. FBI WRAPS UP CYBERCRIME OPERATION TARGETING GLOBAL NETWORKS PREYING ON AMERICANS According to the Justice Department, a Chinese state-sponsored group known as QTFY created and operated QScan and QTRouter. Federal officials say the group worked for China-based Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company. The Justice Department alleges that the company offered hacking services to paying customers, including China's Ministry of State Security and People's Liberation Army. Authorities say QTFY infrastructure has been used to compromise critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks since at least 2018. Court documents also describe targets that included hospitals, telecommunications providers, financial institutions and defense contractors. CyberGuy reached out to NASA about the Justice Department's announcement. "NASA is committed to the cybersecurity and the protection of our systems," NASA spokesperson Jennifer Dooren said. "We work closely with our federal partners, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, to quickly address identified vulnerabilities. We continuously collaborate with software partners and actively monitor and assess our networks, software, and data for potential risks. For security reasons, NASA does not comment on specific reports of potential vulnerabilities or incidents. For additional information regarding this matter, please contact the Department of Justice." We also reached out to the Chinese Embassy in Washington about the Justice Department's allegations. "I am not aware of the specifics you mentioned," an embassy spokesperson told CyberGuy. "China is a firm defender of cybersecurity. The Chinese government firmly opposes and combats all forms of cyberattacks in accordance with the law. We urge the U.S. side to stop using cybersecurity issues to smear or discredit China. China firmly opposes the U.S. overstretching the concept of national security and using it as a pretext to impose discriminatory restrictions on Chinese companies and will firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies." After we sent the embassy the specific Justice Department release outlining the allegations involving QScan and QTRouter, the embassy told CyberGuy it had "no further information to add at the moment." China has repeatedly denied accusations that it sponsors malicious cyber activity. What stands out here is the infrastructure behind the attacks. Federal investigators describe a system designed to find vulnerable devices and then use some of those devices to help hide malicious activity. QScan handled the hunting. The Justice Department says the platform scanned for vulnerable systems and automatically infected thousands of internet-of-things devices around the world. Those compromised devices could then become part of QTRouter. QTRouter served as what investigators call an obfuscation network. In everyday language, it helped conceal where an attack really came from. The network included compromised IoT devices along with commercial proxy devices and leased virtual private servers. Attackers could route malicious communications through that infrastructure. As a result, the activity could appear to originate outside China or even near the network being targeted. That creates a serious challenge for security teams trying to track an attacker. Think about all the internet-connected equipment people rarely touch after setting it up. A router might sit in the corner for years. A security camera could keep running long after its manufacturer stops releasing updates. Hackers pay attention to forgotten devices because those devices can give them somewhere to hide. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized how the infrastructure helped conceal the attackers. "These tools were used by PRC cyber actors to hide the origin of their attacks," Patel said. TRUMP PLAN TAPS US FIRMS TO FIGHT FOREIGN CYBERCRIME You were probably nowhere near the hackers' list of targets. NASA and the Federal Reserve operate in a very different security world from your living room. However, the infrastructure behind these attacks creates a connection to everyday technology. QScan allegedly infected IoT devices and pulled them into a larger network. Those compromised devices then helped disguise malicious traffic. So an insecure connected device can become useful to an attacker even when the attacker has little interest in its owner. You may never see a ransom note. Your smart device could continue working normally. Yet vulnerable equipment can potentially provide infrastructure for malicious activity happening somewhere else. That is one reason I keep telling you to pay attention to the router sitting behind the couch. The Justice Department obtained court authorization to seize domains used by QScan and QTRouter. Those domains turned out to be a critical weakness. Federal officials say the domains were hard-coded into the malware and used for essential functions, including communication and authentication. Once authorities seized them, the Justice Department says QScan and QTRouter became inoperable. Investigators went after infrastructure that the hacking platforms needed to work. Black Lotus Labs says targeting shared infrastructure like this can damage more than one cyber operation at a time. Its researchers wrote that "taking down a single quartermaster's obfuscation network systematically degrades the capabilities of multiple active threat campaigns at once." Black Lotus Labs also says it shared threat intelligence with U.S. government agencies about emerging risks and null-routed traffic to known infrastructure used by the operators. The researchers describe the operation as a kind of cyber "quartermaster," providing shared reconnaissance, routing and concealment infrastructure that multiple China-linked threat actors could use. That approach has become a recurring part of the U.S. response to China-linked cyber operations. The latest operation follows several previous federal efforts targeting Chinese hacking groups. In 2025, the FBI removed PlugX surveillance malware from more than 4,000 U.S. computers infected by the China-sponsored Mustang Panda group. In 2024, federal agents disabled a botnet made up of hundreds of thousands of infected IoT devices associated with Flax Typhoon. The FBI previously disrupted another botnet used by Volt Typhoon to conceal attacks targeting U.S. and foreign critical infrastructure. CyberGuy has also reported on Salt Typhoon, the China-linked hacking campaign that penetrated major American telecommunications networks. These operations work differently. However, they show how valuable compromised infrastructure can become for state-backed hackers. You cannot personally stop a nation-state hacking operation. However, you can make your own devices much harder for attackers to compromise or use as part of their infrastructure. Your router runs software called firmware, and security fixes are often delivered through firmware updates. Open your router's app or administration page and check for updates. If your router supports automatic updates, turn them on. An old router can keep working long after the manufacturer stops protecting it. Check your router's model number on the manufacturer's website to see whether it still receives firmware and security updates. If it has reached end of its life, replace it with a supported model. The FBI has previously warned that cybercriminals actively exploit aging routers that no longer receive security patches. Do not leave the router's administrator account using its original or default password. Create a long, strong and unique password that you have never used for another account. A password manager can help you generate and securely store it. If your router offers two-factor authentication (2FA) for administrator access, turn it on. Your Wi-Fi network should also have its own strong, unique password. Avoid names, addresses, phone numbers or other information someone could easily guess. Do not reuse the password you use to administer the router. Check your router's wireless security settings. WPA3-Personal offers stronger protection and should be your first choice when your router and devices support it. If WPA3 causes compatibility problems with older devices, use WPA2-Personal with AES or a WPA2/WPA3 compatibility mode. Avoid older WEP and WPA security. Most people have no reason to change their router settings while away from home. Look for a setting called Remote Management, Remote Administration or WAN Access. Disable it unless you specifically need it. The FBI has specifically warned that exposed remote administration can give attackers another way to target vulnerable routers. Wi-Fi Protected Setup, or WPS, can make connecting devices easier. However, most people do not need to leave it enabled after setup. Also check Universal Plug and Play, or UPnP. It allows devices to automatically request network access and open connections through your router. If none of your devices require it, turning UPnP off can reduce unnecessary exposure. Most routers include a built-in firewall. Check your router settings and make sure the firewall remains enabled. Avoid changing advanced firewall settings unless you understand what they control. If your router supports a guest network or dedicated IoT network, consider putting security cameras, smart plugs, speakers and other connected gadgets there. Separating those devices from the laptops and phones where you keep sensitive information can limit an attacker's reach if one smart device gets compromised. Your router is only one piece of the network. Check security cameras, doorbells, smart TVs and other connected devices for software or firmware updates. Enable automatic updates when available. If a smart device has reached the end of its support life and no longer receives security fixes, consider replacing it. Some cameras, smart-home hubs and other IoT gear come with preset administrator credentials. Change those passwords during setup. Use a unique password for each important device or account. Open your router's app or administration page and look at its list of connected devices. Make sure you recognize what is there. If you see a device you cannot identify, investigate it. Change your Wi-Fi password if necessary and reconnect only the devices you trust. An old security camera in the garage or smart plug sitting in a drawer can still be connected to your network. Remove devices you no longer use from your Wi-Fi. Disconnect or reset the hardware before getting rid of it. Install operating system and security updates on your computers, phones and tablets as soon as practical. Strong antivirus software can also help detect malware, malicious downloads and dangerous links before they create another route into your devices. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. Unexpected settings changes, unfamiliar devices appearing on your network, repeated connectivity problems or unusual router behavior deserve attention. If something looks wrong, reboot the router and check its settings for changes you did not make. If suspicious activity continues, contact your internet provider or router manufacturer. You may need to factory-reset the router and set it up again using trusted settings. What catches my attention here is how much effort went into hiding the origin of these attacks. The hackers allegedly built infrastructure that could scan for vulnerable devices, compromise them and then use those devices as cover. Federal agents eventually found a pressure point by seizing domains the malware needed to operate. That is a significant win. Still, one disruption leaves a much larger cyber fight in place. State-backed groups keep looking for vulnerable infrastructure because forgotten connected devices are everywhere. Your router may seem like nothing more than the box keeping Netflix running and your phone online. To an attacker, an unpatched device can have an entirely different purpose. For you, the lesson is surprisingly practical. That router you have ignored for five years deserves a checkup. The same goes for old smart-home gear that still connects to the internet. If a manufacturer stopped protecting a device, think carefully about whether you want to keep giving it access to your network. Do you think the U.S. is doing enough to stop China-backed hackers from targeting American networks and using vulnerable devices to cover their tracks? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91d3b12c5335ae104c5c17 El-Sayed dragged over ‘weird’ fixation on ‘talking about other people’s wives’ after latest Trump attack te 2026-08-28T18:30:09.230Z El-Sayed dragged over ‘weird’ fixation on ‘talking about other people’s wives’ after latest Trump attack The Abdul-El Sayed campaign on Thursday launched an attack aimed at White House aide Natalie Harp just a week after attacking second lady Usha Vance in a similarly vicious manner. After President Donald Trump’s edict renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America during a heated trade battle with Canada the EL- Sayed campaign waited into the fray on X. "If we’re just renaming everything now… When are we making this official?" the campaign said in their post, adding a doctored image of the official White House webpage for First Lady Melania Trump, crossing out her name and replacing it with Harp’s. The post was quickly criticized by conservatives on social media. HOUSE DEM'S 'LAKE NATALIE' JAB AT TRUMP AIDE SETS SOCIAL MEDIA ABLAZE: 'STAY CLASSY' "This is just such a weak, phoned-in effort," GOP communicator Matt Whitlock posted on X. "My four year-old could come up with better burns than this." Whitlock added, "Weird how much time this campaign spends talking about other people‘s wives. When Abdul’s not talking about (and clearly thinking a lot about) the vice president and his wife, apparently he’s thinking about President Trump and his wife?" "That boy Abdul is drowning, and his team keeps throwing him bricks," journalist James David Dickson posted on X. "So this is just gross, right?" Conservative advocacy group Michigan Forward posted on X. SECOND LADY USHA VANCE FIRES BACK AT POINTED JAB FROM DEMOCRATIC SENATE NOMINEE ABDUL EL-SAYED "A lil more sexism and misogyny from the Left," political commentator Melik Abdul posted on X. "This time, it's from the Guy who plays foootsie with Hasan Piker." Harp is a longtime Trump supporter, who credited his first-term "right to try" order for saving her life after a serious battle with bone cancer. She then joined the second Trump administration as an aide to the president. In recent weeks, Harp has become the subject of intense media scrutiny and online speculation about the nature of her relationship with Trump. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER In a post over the weekend, responding to Vice President JD Vance’s comments that his grandfather, whom he called Pawpaw, would be shocked to know that El-Sayed is a serious US Senate contender, the socialist-aligned candidate from Michigan responded by invoking Second Lady Usha Vance, who is of Indian descent. "So do we think JD is taking Usha with him back in time to meet Papaw, or no…," El-Sayed wrote on X. Fox News Digital reached out to El-Sayed’s campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91d3b02c5335ae104c5c0e Fox News AI Newsletter: The industry sparking blue-collar jobs boom te 2026-08-28T18:30:08.053Z Fox News AI Newsletter: The industry sparking blue-collar jobs boom IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: - One of the world's hottest industries is sparking a blue-collar jobs boom - From Netflix to GPS: 10 ways this hidden tech infrastructure quietly powers modern life - OpenAI, 100+ companies warn of coming surge in AI-powered cyberattacks, call for global defense push HARD HAT HYPE: The race to build the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence is creating a new boom for America's blue-collar workforce, as construction firms scramble to fill jobs building data centers, power systems and the facilities that keep the technology running. HIDDEN HARDWARE: Data centers are the hidden infrastructure behind much of modern life, powering everything from the apps on your phone and the shows you stream to online shopping, banking and artificial intelligence. DIGITAL DEFENSE: OpenAI released a letter Thursday warning that within months, artifical intelligence (AI) models could become powerful enough to allow bad actors to launch increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks on hospitals, water treatment plants and other critical infrastructure. BEYOND THE GRID: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Wednesday that solar-powered facilities in space could tap the sun’s energy without competing for the land, water and grid capacity required by sprawling data centers proposed across the country. BIG BROTHER: Automatic license plate reader (ALPR) companies have been brought under scrutiny by lawmakers in Washington as privacy hawks warn that the growing sophistication of artificial intelligence technology is testing the bounds of what ALPR devices can legally learn about drivers on the road. COST CRUNCH: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended his decision to "rip the Band-Aid off" on the company’s gross margins as the chip giant continues to power some of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence models. OPINION: Data centers have gone from a niche policy issue to one of the most controversial topics of the midterm elections. Fewer than 30% of Americans support a data center being built in their community and the reason why is simple; the industry forgot about consumers. DIGITAL DOSSIER: AI companies are giving their assistants more ways to remember what you tell them. In some cases, AI can also draw from activity beyond a single conversation. That raises a bigger privacy question. What happens when an AI assistant can build a more detailed understanding of you over time? MONEY TALKS: There’s an ugly political fight brewing in the Lone Star State over data centers, and both candidates running for Senate are racing each other to unveil their plans to slow the AI boom in Texas. OPINION: The progressive left is working hard to derail America’s AI dominance by blocking data center construction. So is China. DOUBLE-EDGED AI: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) will present major challenges as it reshapes industries and work, suggesting that it could be helpful to explore ways to reserve work in certain areas for humans to ease the transition. ROOFTOP REVELATIONS: AI could potentially be the wealth-of-knowledge generator that places practical expertise directly in the hands of young people failed by the current systems. 'AMERICA MUST LEAD': Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., on Saturday dismissed "AI doomsdaying," warning that China benefits from "overreaction" by the United States as the two countries compete for dominance in artificial intelligence. FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Instagram YouTube X LinkedIn SIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERS Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Health DOWNLOAD OUR APPS WATCH FOX NEWS ONLINE Fox News Go STREAM FOX NATION Fox Nation Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox News here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91d3ac2c5335ae104c5bfc $42 Million Abu Ghraib Jury Verdict Is Overturned on Appeal te 2026-08-28T18:30:04.904Z $42 Million Abu Ghraib Jury Verdict Is Overturned on Appeal A Fourth Circuit panel ordered the case to be dismissed, citing a new Supreme Court ruling limiting the ability of foreign citizens to sue in U.S. court. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91d3ab2c5335ae104c5bf3 Trump Creates a Space Academy and Honors the Artemis Astronauts te 2026-08-28T18:30:03.519Z Trump Creates a Space Academy and Honors the Artemis Astronauts President Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew, which took a journey around the moon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91d1562c5335ae104c5bab Karoline Leavitt invited as a guest on ABC's 'The View' after leaving White House role te 2026-08-28T18:20:06.278Z Karoline Leavitt invited as a guest on ABC's 'The View' after leaving White House role Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has been invited as a guest on ABC's "The View," according to a CNN report Thursday. CNN's Brian Stelter reported on the news in response to a Daily Mail rumor suggesting "Karoline Leavitt in secret talks to join TV’s most controversial show." Stelter clarified that Leavitt has only been invited as a one-time guest rather than as a host or guest host. "She would not be a guest host on the talk show or join in a more official capacity," Stelter wrote. "All six co-hosts of 'The View' are returning for the new season that begins in September. And while the show occasionally features guest hosts, that’s not what the outreach to Leavitt was about, the ABC source said." TRUMP SAYS KAROLINE LEAVITT WILL LEAVE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY ROLE, BECOME OUTSIDE ADVISOR Fox News Digital later confirmed the report. The news followed Leavitt's last official day as White House press secretary after serving the Trump administration since the start of President Donald Trump's second term. Speaking with "Fox & Friends," Leavitt revealed that she has been advising Trump on choosing her replacement and said that she plans to spend her time with her two young children. ABC MORE CAUTIOUS OF BOOKING CANDIDATES ON 'THE VIEW' AMID FCC PRESSURE, DISNEY'S FIRST AMENDMENT LAWSUIT SAYS "It has been the adventure of a lifetime, and I am so grateful to him for believing in me and allowing me to serve in this role over the last 20 months, and now being very understanding as a boss and a friend, that it's time for me to take a step back so I can spend more time with my two beautiful children," Leavitt said. "Of course, I have a two-year-old and a four-month-old. They're just at a critical time in their life where they need their mom home a little bit more, so I look forward to spending more time with them, but continuing to serve the president as a top advisor on the outside." The rumors also followed a report last month that suggested "The View" was easing back on hosting political guests since the FCC launched an investigation into the program and ABC. The investigation was launched after the show hosted then-Texas Democratic Senate primary candidate James Talarico in what the FCC viewed as a violation of the equal time rule. ‘THE VIEW’ CO-HOSTS SAY THEY WANT MORE REPUBLICANS ON THE SHOW, CLAIM THEY'RE TOO ‘SCARED’ TO COME ON Though ABC and its parent company, Disney, have argued that the show is "bona fide news" and not beholden to the equal time rule, the program hasn't hosted anyone running in a competitive midterm race since Talarico in February. However, "The View" can host political figures outside a competitive race. In June, the ABC talk show hosted Vice President JD Vance as part of his book tour for his spiritual memoir, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith." Leavitt's appearance would also be a significant move by the show known for its heavily liberal hosts and guests. A study from the Media Research Center found that in 2025, out of 341 guests who appeared on "The View," only two were "conservative." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91d1522c5335ae104c5b8a Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets te 2026-08-28T18:20:02.897Z Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets There's a lot of capital pouring into the business of giving models away. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91cefe2c5335ae104c5b51 Yankees rookie makes dubious history, becomes first shortstop since 1915 with six-game error streak te 2026-08-28T18:10:06.798Z Yankees rookie makes dubious history, becomes first shortstop since 1915 with six-game error streak New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. is making all kinds of history in his first 20 games in the big leagues – some good and some bad. The good? He became the first Yankees shortstop to homer in his debut. The bad? He has made an error in six straight games, becoming the first Yankees shortstop to achieve the dubious mark since Roger Peckinpaugh did it in 1915. "It’s something we’re trying to figure out," Lombard said. "It’s not acceptable. It can’t happen at this level. If you make your pitchers have to get extra outs, it just makes it way harder on us, and teams are going to capitalize. So it’s something that we’re definitely going to have to clean up and I've got to be better tomorrow." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Lombard, who has dazzled with some spectacular plays, has struggled with the routine ones during this stretch. He has made seven errors in 20 games this season. Lombard’s error in the Yankees’ 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday led to a run. With a runner on second base and the Yankees down 4-1 in the top of the eighth inning, Astros first baseman Christian Walker hit a ground ball to Lombard. He tried to come around and fire it to first, but the ball bounced up off his glove instead of into it. Yankees third baseman José Caballero then picked the ball up off the carom and proceeded to airmail it over first baseman Luis Garcia Jr.’s head. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Both Lombard and Caballero were charged with errors on the play as the run scored on the two misplays. "The one today, it’s kind of that in-between ball. So you’re like, is the third baseman getting there?" Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "Is he not? There’s a little indecisiveness there. So I think that played into that a little bit." Despite Lombard’s recent struggles, Boone has full confidence in his 21-year-old shortstop. "The good thing about George is you know he’s so skilled and gifted out there and foundationally he’s really good, too," Boone said. "So he will get through it." The Yankees (75-58) need Lombard to be at his best this weekend, as they enter into the weekend with a huge four-game series against the Boston Red Sox (73-60). The Yankees hold a two-game lead for the top wild-card spot in the American League over their bitter rivals. The first game of the series is Friday night at 7:15 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91ccab2c5335ae104c5ad8 Arizona’s poet laureate takes storytelling beyond the page te 2026-08-28T18:00:11.517Z Arizona’s poet laureate takes storytelling beyond the page Key Points:  Arizona appointed a poet laureate, Laura Tohe, after an eight-year vacancy  Tohe aims to expand literary access across rural, tribal communities Workshops act to break down barriers, create... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Arizona’s poet laureate takes storytelling beyond the page first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91cca82c5335ae104c5ab0 Potential security threat prompts US travel suspension for border city on alert te 2026-08-28T18:00:08.629Z Potential security threat prompts US travel suspension for border city on alert U.S. officials have suspended government activities and travel to a Mexican border city over a potential security threat. Mexicali, a city directly across from Calexico, California, is the subject of a new security alert after officials received information about a potential threat. In a statement, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico said that government activities in and travel to Mexicali were suspended on Aug. 25. TOURIST HOT SPOT SLAPPED WITH US TRAVEL WARNING RENEWAL DUE TO CRIME AND TERROR "We are alerting U.S. citizens of this potential threat," the embassy said. Officials urged Americans to avoid government buildings in Mexicali and remain aware of their surroundings. In addition, Americans were advised to seek shelter in the event of an incident, follow instructions from Mexican law enforcement and notify friends and family that they are safe. "Follow instructions from Mexican law enforcement," the embassy's statement added. "Monitor local media for updates." MAN DIES AFTER VEHICLE GETS STRANDED IN DEATH VALLEY, ATTEMPTS TREK ACROSS BLISTERING SALT FLATS The threat involved a potential armed attack by Los Rusos, a criminal group, against law enforcement facilities in Mexicali, UPI reported. The reported threat came days after Mexican authorities seized roughly 265 pounds of fentanyl from a warehouse in Mexicali, according to the same source.  Authorities estimated the seizure amounted to about 4 million doses. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Mexicali, the capital of Baja California, is a major port of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border. Though not considered a major tourist destination, Mexicali is a busy hub for cross-border travel and commerce. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS More than 5.4 million personal vehicles and 3.1 million pedestrians entered the U.S. through Calexico in 2025, according to federal transportation data. It is unclear whether the alert remains in place. Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana and the State Department for additional information. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The warning comes as Mexico continues to grapple with cartel violence and organized crime. Earlier this year, cruise ships bypassed Puerto Vallarta amid a wave of violence following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho." The unrest prompted U.S. security warnings, while shelter-in-place orders were imposed in several Mexican cities before being lifted days later. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91cca62c5335ae104c5aa7 Trump election fraud crackdown lands first arrest, putting longtime critics in White House crosshairs te 2026-08-28T18:00:06.829Z Trump election fraud crackdown lands first arrest, putting longtime critics in White House crosshairs The first arrest in what a Trump administration prosecutor says will be a broader election fraud crackdown was announced Friday in Los Angeles, as the White House seized on the case to hit back at longtime critics. First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli announced a Honduran national was charged with two felony counts and could face deportation if convicted, while criticizing California’s current voter-registration safeguards and renewing DOJ demands for a voter-roll audit.  "Today’s arrest is the first of many to come. Unfortunately, because states like California allow non-citizens to easily register to vote and receive a ballot by mail, there’s no telling how many non-citizens are currently registered to vote," Essayli said in a statement announcing the capture of Darwin Jonathan Rivera-Flores. CALIFORNIA ACCUSED OF BLOCKING FEDERAL VOTER ROLL AUDIT AS DOJ ESCALATES PROBE OF ELECTION FRAUD CLAIMS "We again renew our request that California immediately comply with our requests to audit their voter rolls so that all voters can have confidence in our elections." Fox News Digital reached out to Gov. Gavin Newsom for comment. Rivera-Flores, of the Winnetka neighborhood west of Van Nuys, was charged with fraudulent voter registration and false claim of U.S. citizenship. He did not vote in an election, according to the DOJ.  Rivera-Flores entered the U.S. during the George W. Bush administration and was a green-card holder, but not a U.S. citizen, according to the affidavit. FOUR NONCITIZENS CHARGED WITH ILLEGALLY VOTING IN 2020, 2022 AND 2024 FEDERAL ELECTIONS IN NEW JERSEY He was previously charged with a misdemeanor for "disrupting immigration law enforcement operations" at a federal building in Camarillo, California, and sentenced to one year of probation. Rivera-Flores also allegedly sent a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agent a slew of taunting text messages, calling the officer "not the good guy" and saying he could not "wait until the midterms" because he believed the agent would not have qualified immunity — legal protection that can shield law enforcement officers from certain civil claims arising from their official conduct. Text messages between Rivera-Flores and the agent reviewed by Fox News show several profane jabs directed at the officer, including, "How you f---ing treat people ... that’s not f---ing protecting, you’re hurting these people," and, "Chris, you know you’re a b----, right." CLICK BELOW TO READ THE AFFIDAVIT Rivera-Flores obtained the agent’s number after the agent unblocked it on his government-issued phone to contact him during an investigation, according to the affidavit. The White House said Rivera-Flores’ case indicates mainstream media and political critics are off-base in their countervailing reporting and allegations about the existence of voter fraud. "Despite the media and Democrats claiming it never happens, the evidence of non-citizens registering to vote in our elections continues to pile up," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. "Any non-citizens found registering to vote and voting in our elections will be held accountable. Only Americans should be electing American leaders." WATCH: TRUMP DOJ VOWS TO PURSUE ‘EVERY SINGLE’ VOTING VIOLATION AFTER NJ ROLL SHOCKER CNN HOST ADMITS HE WAS WRONG TO SAY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT VOTING 'NEVER HAPPENS' AFTER NEW JERSEY ERROR Essayli said the case bolsters DOJ’s demand that California comply with Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon’s request for a comprehensive voter-roll audit. Dhillon said in a statement that noncitizens who "commit fraud so they can vote in American elections" violate federal law and should expect to be prosecuted. "Let this criminal complaint serve as a reminder that the Justice Department stands ready to enforce the laws Congress enacted to ensure only American citizens vote in federal elections." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Californians will decide in November whether to impose additional voter-ID and citizenship-verification requirements. Under current law, people registering to vote must state under penalty of perjury that they are U.S. citizens and provide identifying information. The initiative is being led by state Sen. Tony Strickland, R-Huntington Beach, and Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, R-San Diego. Fox News’ Matt Finn contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91ca512c5335ae104c5a44 Trump border wall construction kicks off in Arizona amid clash with Native American tribe te 2026-08-28T17:50:09.365Z Trump border wall construction kicks off in Arizona amid clash with Native American tribe The Trump administration has started construction of a section of a border wall in Arizona despite objections from a Native American tribe. The wall is part of a $46 billion effort to shore up the southern border with 30-foot steel bollard walls, vehicle barriers, and technology designed to stop illegal immigration and smuggling. However, the Tohono O'odham Nation has said the construction will damage land sacred to the tribe, The Associated Press reported. MULLIN TELLS CONGRESS PRIMARY BORDER WALL WILL BE DONE BY JUNE 2027, SECONDARY WALL BY SUMMER 2028 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the desert spanning the Tohono O’odham Nation, which sits on both sides of the border, is a major corridor for drug smuggling. "The project will close one of the most dangerous smuggling and trafficking corridors on the Southwest border: remote desert that has facilitated decades of drug loads, migrant deaths, and cartel activity," said CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott. TRUMP TO SHRINK 2 UTAH NATIONAL MONUMENTS BY 90% The tribe, which has 37,000 members, including many who live in Mexico, sued the federal government in June in an attempt to halt the project. The lawsuit argued the construction would cause "significant devastation" on the reservation, including the destruction of mountain peaks sacred to the tribe. TRUMP SCORES MAJOR IMMIGRATION VICTORY AS JUDGE CLEARS WAY TO END TPS PROTECTIONS FOR THOUSANDS OF SOMALIS A federal judge rejected the argument, siding with the government and noting that the border wall would be built on a 60-foot-wide buffer zone of federally owned land called the Roosevelt Reservation. "Defendants have not yet articulated plans to construct outside the Roosevelt Reservation," U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington, D.C., wrote in his opinion. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION NAMES ROSARIO 'PETE' VASQUEZ TO SERVE AS NEXT US BORDER PATROL CHIEF The tribe said the construction still constitutes trespassing, even if the project is contained to the Roosevelt Reservation. The tribe set up "No Trespassing" signs this week and said masked CBP agents set up a vehicle blockade to stop tribal police from removing the contractors. "The contractors, who are on the Nation illegally, were accompanied by agents as they worked on three separate locations near the border with drill trucks to conduct soil sampling and other activities," tribal officials said in a statement. The tribe said it was exploring other legal means to remove the contractors. Fox News Digital has reached out to CBP and the Tohono O'odham Nation for comment. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91ca4f2c5335ae104c5a33 Tank That Imploded at Washington Paper Plant, Killing 11, Was Known to Be Unsafe, Report Says te 2026-08-28T17:50:07.337Z Tank That Imploded at Washington Paper Plant, Killing 11, Was Known to Be Unsafe, Report Says A chemical disaster in Washington in May involved a tank that had been deemed at risk of failure nearly a year before, according to federal investigators. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91c7fa2c5335ae104c59fb Flagstaff football drops hard-fought season opener in Delgadillo’s varsity head coaching debut te 2026-08-28T17:40:10.181Z Flagstaff football drops hard-fought season opener in Delgadillo’s varsity head coaching debut The Flagstaff Eagles put up a fight in Andres Delgadillo’s debut as varsity head coach, but could not stop Marcos de Niza’s run game Thursday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91c7f62c5335ae104c59d2 Luis Castillo faces Dean Kremer as White Sox and Twins meet in crucial AL Central series te 2026-08-28T17:40:06.630Z Luis Castillo faces Dean Kremer as White Sox and Twins meet in crucial AL Central series The postseason race is heating up, and I'm here for it. I tend to think that baseball has the best postseason races. I'm not sure that I have a great justification for it, but I'll share my reasoning anyway. The NFL tends to have too many spots locked up too soon. The NBA has too many spots in general, and with essentially 20 teams getting some sort of playoff shot, it's just not interesting. The NHL has a pretty decent race, but the postseason itself for the NHL is more entertaining. With baseball, the trade deadline gets a flurry of moves, and then we see the race. No spot has been locked up yet, but we have a general idea of those with a true chance and those without. The Chicago White Sox may actually pull this off. They are 70-63 for the season, and currently own a 2.5-game lead in the American League Central. However, the vast majority of their success has come at home. They are 29-36 on the road, and maybe that is just a sign of a young team. If you're a pessimistic Sox fan, you look at their road record and the fact that Cleveland is always lurking, and you can't be comfortable. However, the optimist says they are in control of their destiny and playing with house money this season, regardless of what happens. They made their biggest splash in years by acquiring today's starter, Luis Castillo. It is hard to blame them for a lack of moves when the team was a disaster for the past few years, so it was nice to see them adding instead of subtracting. Castillo is having a rough year, though. For the season, he is 4-10 with a 5.19 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP. Since coming over from Seattle, he has allowed 12 earned runs in 18.1 innings. He does have a good track record against the Twins, though. He has allowed them to hit just .228 against him in 123 at-bats. The Minnesota Twins were one of those borderline teams at the deadline. You could've made a case to abandon the season and tell them to look to next year. However, they were in a position where they could also make a run at the division. They ultimately held onto their key pieces despite a lot of interest. The team hasn't been able to find their footing, though, and are now 6.5 games back in the division, and they are 64-70 at the moment. I suppose a series sweep here could go a long way if they want a true shot at the postseason. Twins Promote Top-15 MLB Prospect OF Walker Jenkins To Make Debut vs. White Sox The Twins did make some moves at the deadline, even if they didn't trade away the guys others wanted. They acquired today's starter, Dean Kremer, from the Orioles. For the year, Kremer is just 2-4 with a 5.22 ERA, but he has a strong 1.18 WHIP. Part of the issue is that he has allowed 14 homers in 58.2 innings. So he isn't allowing a ton of baserunners, but when people are hitting him, they are hitting him hard. Almost 30% of the hits he has allowed have left the yard. Sox hitters are batting just .205 against him in 39 at-bats. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM I'm really not sure how a team can trust either of these guys right now. However, I have more faith in Kremer than I do Castillo. Essentially, it boils down to the traffic on the basepaths. Kremer allows fewer guys on the bases than Castillo, so I think he gives the Twins a better chance to win games. Give me the Twins tonight as they start this series with the White Sox. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91c7f52c5335ae104c59c9 DAVID MARCUS: Woke 1.0 is why entertainers needed our secret conservative club te 2026-08-28T17:40:05.705Z DAVID MARCUS: Woke 1.0 is why entertainers needed our secret conservative club As Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., laughs off the excesses of what she now calls "Woke 1.0," it is worth remembering just how bad censorship was under that politically correct cultural regime, and how it got so bad that Hollywood conservatives needed to form their own secret club. In a recent podcast interview, actress Patricia Heaton, of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ fame, spilled the beans on Friends of Abe, a secret organization for conservatives and independents in the entertainment industry, which she helped form during the Obama administration. Abe, in this case, references the first Republican president, Abraham Lincoln. AOC SAYS ‘WOKE 1 WAS CRAZY,’ BUT DEMOCRATS STILL OWE VOTERS AN EXPLANATION A small core group that included stars such as Gary Sinise and Kelsey Grammar, soon turned into a loose organization of thousands, with a New York City chapter that I joined somewhere around 2012, and which was an oasis in a Gotham arts scene that made Mao look like William F. Buckley, Jr. As Heaton put it, "You could ask someone if they are a friend of Abe, or FOA, and if they said yeah, then you know there was another conservative or independent, or someone who is not a Democrat, that you could talk to without feeling like you were going to get in trouble at your job." KELSEY GRAMMER SUSPECTS HE 'MAY HAVE' LOST HOLLYWOOD ROLES DUE TO CONSERVATIVE VIEWS It is hard to overstate just how dangerous expressing conservative ideas was 5 to 15 years ago in the entertainment industry. Take actor Gina Carano, who lost her role in a Disney TV show because she posted on social media that conservatives should not be treated as enemies. In the New York theater scene at this time, in which many New York Friends of Abe toiled, to even question progressive shibboleths on the trans issue or, eventually, the evils of President Donald Trump, could garner a lifetime ban. GINA CARANO SAYS DISNEY WENT QUIET AFTER SETTLEMENT AS SHE GEARS UP FOR ROUSEY FIGHT A conservative in theater was so rare, that when I "came out" as a conservative, as host of a regular 10-minute series, and sparred with the Bowery Poetry Club's hyper liberal audience, people — including good friends of mine — assumed for years that I was doing a bit. For many in the arts at that time, including on the technical side of things, being known as right wing could have real consequences — as direct as not getting a job, or as indirect as just not getting invited to professional events. KEVIN SORBO BLASTS HOLLYWOOD 'BLACKLISTING' OF CONSERVATIVES AS 'SEVENTH GRADE MEAN GIRLS' CULTURE What made Friends of Abe’s monthly meetups so special for us was just that we could talk freely, something that, prior to the emergence of wokeness, we all took for granted. None of us take it for granted anymore. When we look at how few liberals say they are proud of our nation, and how many — like Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico — say the American flag is a "complicated symbol," can there be any doubt that the wholesale excising of conservative ideas from Hollywood played a role in that? There was almost nobody in Hollywood writing rooms — save maybe for shows like South Park and a few others — defending the founding fathers, stressing how far race relations in America have come, or, God forbid, questioning the ability of men to transform themselves into women. As meaningful and important as the fellowship that FOA provided was for its members, the fact that it was needed at all goes a long way to showing just how intolerant of conservative ideas the entertainment industry had become, and for many conservative Americans, how detached it was from their own realities. STEPHEN COLBERT'S 'LATE SHOW' JOKES TARGETED CONSERVATIVES 87% OF TIME IN FINAL YEARS, STUDY SAYS The mere fact that Heaton can talk about FOA today does show a real thawing from the censorious ice age we recently came through. Today, more celebrities are comfortable talking about conservative ideals, including their faith. But, make no mistake, there is still a long way to go. Just because people aren’t being fired for tweets anymore, doesn’t mean that Hollywood isn’t still 95% progressive, and that its output won’t continue to reflect that. Though I’m not in the industry anymore, I’m glad conservatives who still are don’t need to hide it so much anymore, and hope that their influence is soon felt on our screens and in our lives. Until then, and even after, I will remain a proud friend of Abe. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91c7f42c5335ae104c59c0 Good Good Golf doesn't deserve to be canceled for their dumb ad in collaboration with Callaway te 2026-08-28T17:40:04.556Z Good Good Golf doesn't deserve to be canceled for their dumb ad in collaboration with Callaway Cancel culture is making a comeback, unfortunately. In case you missed it, Good Good Golf has been dragged by the golf establishment for an advertisement they posted in collaboration with Callaway golf, which promoted the Quantum Max Driver with Good Good branding. The ad features many of Good Good's top personalities, including co-founder Garrett Clark, who is seen shoving a woman before she's able to get a hold of the driver in his bag. He stands over her as she lays on the ground and tells her not to touch his driver. Reading this makes it sounds bad, and watching it is "cringe," as Clark stated, while apologizing in a lengthy Instagram post following the backlash. The advertisement was done and presented in poor taste and the public didn't receive it well. Even though it was meant to take inspiration from the hit horror movie "Obsession," as Clark stated in his instagram video, where a character becomes obsessed with another due to a magic spell, causing them to be insanely and violently overprotective, it was not perceived that way. Many viewers missed the point and it fell flat, to say the least. But, what has been done in the aftermath since the deleted post, is what is unjust and concerning to me. NFL PUTS 'INSPIRE CHANGE' AND 'CHOOSE LOVE' ON FIELDS BUT NOT SO AGGRESSIVE ABOUT ITS DOMESTIC ABUSE ISSUES This whole situation has turned into a way for companies to virtue signal about domestic violence and supporting women, though most, if not all of these companies have done nothing to protect women and girls as their sports and spaces have been invaded by males over the years. Clark, in a 9-minute long video said neither him, nor the company, support or meant to insinuate any form of domestic violence. It was clearly a skit, but retail companies and even the PGA Tour are actively cancelling the popular YouTube golf brand, making them the fall guy for an ad that Callaway is just as responsible for, in my opinion. YOUTUBE GOLFER GRANT HORVAT IS SELLING KIDS GOLF CLUBS WITH AN ALARMINGLY HIGH PRICE TAG Golf Galaxy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Target, and the PGA Superstore have pulled Good Good products from their shelves and online. Golf Channel cancelled the latest season of the reality show in collaboration with Good Good, "Big Break." Good Good announced Thursday the cancelation of their title sponsorship for the PGA Tour event, the Good Good Championship in Texas saying, "After thoughtful discussion with the PGA Tour and careful reflection, we have decided to step away as sponsor of the Tour event in Austin this Fall." Callaway also ended their partnership with the popular golf brand stating, "we have listened and reflected deeply on the hurt and disappointment caused by the video we reposted. We heard from individuals who shared personal experiences related to violence against women, and their stories were powerful reminders that this issue touches the lives of far too many people. Unequivocally, violence against women is unacceptable and should never be trivialized, normalized, or used as entertainment." Yes, violence and mistreatment of women should be called out and women and girls should be protected, but these decisions and statements are just pure, unadulterated corporate virtue signaling. MARY CAIN'S BOOK AND NIKE'S TRANS-ATHLETE STUDY REVEAL THE SAME PATTERN OF CORPORATE HYPOCRISY Here's the worst part: Has Callaway's merch been pulled from stores? Nope. Has Callaway dealt with any reprecussions from the PGA Tour? Nope. That is exactly what Good Good Golf CEO, Matt Kendrick called out early this morning in a post on X stating, "Interesting that @CallawayGolf asks us to make an ad then approves it then asks us to take the fall then drops us in a coordinated media blitz and covers it up by giving a million dollars away thinking everyone will be ok with it." Bingo. In other words, Good Good is the bad guy, and Callaway gets to virtue signal their way into receiving no backlash from the golf establishment and media because they're donating $1 million "to support organizations working to prevent violence against women, provide resources to survivors, and advance education and awareness efforts." Good grief. Get off your high horse, Callaway. This is clear and obvious cancel culture. PEREZ HILTON JOINS 'TOMI LAHREN IS FEARLESS' AND DECLARES CANCEL CULTURE IS NOW A SPORT Cancel culture is an unjustified public shaming and social ostracism for a perceived wrong, mostly due to something liberals consider not politically correct under their ridiculous societal standards. It's not an actual wrong, worthy of relentless public shaming and corporate canceling. When I told people publicly to avoid shopping and supporting Bud Light, Target, Ulta and others promoting transgenderism through kids clothing, "tuck-friendly" swimwear, a man pretending to be a woman telling women how to be women (Dylan Mulvaney), that is not cancel culture. That's an objective moral wrong. Companies promoting body mutilation through "gender affirming care", gender fluidity, and more nonsense, is worth boycotting. FROM COLIN KAEPERNICK TO DYLAN MULVANEY, NIKE'S DECADE OF LEFT-WING ACTIVISM HAS FINALLY CAUGHT UP TO IT The Bud Light boycott was the most successful boycott in recent history after they partnered with Mulvaney to celebrate "one year of womanhood." It was a justified boycott. Anyone comparing Bud Light to this poorly-acted, dumb advertisement, which was obviously presented in poor taste, is being dishonest. Cancel culture was Twitter banning and suspending accounts like The Babylon Bee, myself, Charlie Kirk, and many others years ago, for calling former Assistant Secretary for Health under the Biden administration, Rachel Levine and swimmer Lia Thomas, men. DAN GAINOR: WE GOT TWITTER/X AS A PLATFORM 20 YEARS AGO AND GLOBAL CENSORS STILL HATE AND FEAR IT Cancel Culture is Fanatics firing from hosting their live shows in 2021 because I went to the gym without a mask in Arizona, the day the Governor dropped the mask mandate. What is being done to Good Good is cancel culture. It’s wrong. Clark never actually shoved that woman, as he stated on Instagram. It was acting. Yes, poor acting and a very bad idea. I've stated online that I have no idea why they thought this way a good idea, especially in a culture ready and willing to overreact, but it was in no way a promotion or endorsement of domestic violence. NIKE REMOVES RUNNING AD IN BOSTON FOR 'PACE SHAMING' I can relate to this in a real way because I was an actor in a video for my Christian college's chapel program, where I played a version of the old Terry Tate: Office Linebacker Reebok commercial, where he tackled men and men throughout the office. I "tackled" and "shoved" men and women in the video. I even stood over a female chapel card monitor yelling at her for accepting a blank chapel attendance card from a student. It was clearly satire. It was a dumb, yet fun video. No women were harmed. No women were outraged. Thousands laughed when it was shown at a semester-end chapel. No one was canceled or was called to be canceled. There have been many advertisements over the years with men tackling or shoving women. Betty White got trucked in a Snickers commercial playing football. In an early 2000s commercial, Michelob Ultra portrayed a woman getting viciously tackled in a football game at a park. There was a clear understanding of satire and acting. It wasn't real. It wasn't a prescription for abusing women. More than anything, there's a clear double standard at play with the way Callaway is being treated by the PGA Tour, Golf Channel, and retailers. Callaway saw this dumb advertisement in collaboration with Good Good Golf, signed off on it, published it, and they are going through the situation unscathed. No, I'm not calling for Callaway to be canceled. Both should have just said the ad was dumb, apologized for how it was received, taking accountability for a lack of clear messaging, saying that it was a spin-off of Obessesion, and move on. Instead, Good Good is faced with their products no longer in major retailers, pushed out of their title sponsorship for a PGA Tour event, and a public corporate shaming that is one of the worst in history. All because the PGA Tour and corporations want to make an example out of a group, so they can look morally superior. It's shameful. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91c59e2c5335ae104c596d Trump signs order creating new Space Academy akin to West Point, location to be determined te 2026-08-28T17:30:06.950Z Trump signs order creating new Space Academy akin to West Point, location to be determined President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to establish the U.S. Space Academy. Trump said the location of the academy was yet to be determined, but compared its significance to that of the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., and the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. The U.S. Space Academy will be for students looking to enter the U.S. Space Force, a new branch of the military Trump created in his first term. Trump said it will also serve NASA and the civilian spaceflight industry. "We're going to have an academy for what the people in this room love the most. That's exciting. That's really exciting. And I'm going to be choosing a location very shortly," Trump said during remarks at NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The other purpose of the event was to award the four Artemis II astronauts with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. Behind Trump stood more than a dozen astronauts throughout the ceremony. After signing the executive order, Trump presented the vaunted award, which was first given to Neil Armstrong in 1978, to all four members of the Artemis II crew. The crew consists of NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, the mission commander; NASA astronaut Victor Glover, the pilot; NASA astronaut Christina Koch, a mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, also a mission specialist. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91c3462c5335ae104c5925 With costs high and Trump unpopular, Democrats favored to retake the House te 2026-08-28T17:20:06.441Z With costs high and Trump unpopular, Democrats favored to retake the House U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at the Detroit NAACP Fight For Freedom Fund Dinner on April 26, 2026. Jeffries is in line to become House speaker if Democrats win control of the chamber in November. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) WASHINGTON — With less than 70 days until midterm elections, Democrats remain favored to regain the majority in the U.S. House.   President Donald Trump’s anemic approval ratings amid the war in Iran, concerns over the economy and a coalitional shift within the party mark some of the largest headwinds facing Republicans heading into November, according to election analysts and political scientists interviewed by States Newsroom.  Though the GOP’s mid-decade redistricting push could help them shore up several seats and the battleground of competitive districts stands relatively small, Democrats maintain an edge to win the House, said Erin Covey, an editor specializing in U.S. House races for the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.  Photo illustration by Getty Images “I would say that Republicans have a path to holding the House, but they kind of have to pitch a perfect game at this point in the cycle,” Covey said.   The GOP’s current House majority stands at 218-212. The Cook Political Report lists 21 House races as toss-ups, with Republicans defending 16.  Costs haven’t dropped Robert Speel, an associate professor of political science at Penn State Behrend in Erie, pointed to Trump’s dismal approval ratings and the impact of the war in Iran on gas prices as among the major disadvantages facing the GOP heading into Election Day on Nov. 3.   “Trump’s popularity is down below 40% in pretty much every poll now, and even in the low 30s or high 20s in some polls, and the Iran war is not even popular with Republicans, which has led to higher gas prices and his tariffs have led to inflation,” Speel said.  “It seems, from some numbers, possibly job losses in the last year and a half, so the economy is not doing particularly well, and I … expect it to drag down the Republicans in November,” he added.  Just 33% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling his job as president, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Aug. 24. The result tied for the lowest approval rating the pollster found since Trump took office in 2017. Just 31% of respondents expressed approval of U.S. military strikes against Iran, including 69% of Republicans.   Among registered voters, 36% said Democrats had a better plan or policy regarding the cost of living, compared with 28% choosing Republicans.    When the GOP secured a trifecta of the White House, Senate and House in 2024, voters gave the party homework to lower prices and do so right away, but Republicans failed that assignment, said Democratic campaign strategist Reed Adamson.  “Prices have gone up, and so, you’re going to see them try and wiggle out of that every time, but it comes up in so many different ways, whether it is anecdotes about cost of groceries or gas or just overall cost of living or even just consumer sentiment about the economy,” Adamson said.  “It is going to be really hard for them to wiggle out of it, and I think Democrats, for the most part, have been just sort of really disciplined in hammering that home,” he added.  Gas prices are displayed on a billboard in North Salt Lake, Utah on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Photo by McKenzie Romero/Utah News Dispatch) Dems confident The Democratic Party’s campaign apparatus for House races expressed confidence they will take back the House. “Democrats are going to flip the House majority in November because we have the better message, better candidates, and strong momentum on our side,” Nebeyatt Betre, a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spokesperson, said in a statement shared with States Newsroom.  “All Republicans have to offer are higher prices families hate, unpopular rigged maps voters hate, and devastating health care cuts everybody hates,” Betre said. “Democratic candidates are winning over voters because they’re talking about their plans to lower costs, strengthen access to health care, and make Congress work for working people.” GOP’s map, cash advantages Meanwhile, the GOP’s campaign arm for House races sees several factors in their favor, including that progressive candidates have won Democratic primaries in some competitive races.   “House Republicans are running on a more favorable map with historic fundraising, stronger candidates, and a commonsense agenda, while Democrats are saddled with a deeply unpopular agenda and radical socialist nominees hijacking the must-win districts they need to take the majority,” Mike Marinella, a spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee, said in a statement shared with States Newsroom.  Twenty-three Democrats are running in districts Trump won in 2024, including 21 where Trump garnered more than 50% of the vote, according to a June NRCC battleground memo.  The NRCC also holds a $13.7 million cash-on-hand advantage over the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, as of mid-July.   And, despite low poll numbers for Republicans, their opponents have not sold voters on a clear alternative, Daniel Scarpinato, a Republican campaign strategist, said. “Republicans face some headwinds, but Democrats actually have to say, ‘Here’s what we’re going to do differently,’ and they haven’t really been able to articulate that,” Scarpinato said. “It’s really just been a pretty anti-Trump message, but they haven’t told people, ‘Here’s what we’re going to do.’” He noted that in focus groups, swing voters are not “ecstatic about the Democratic Party.” President Donald Trump’s unpopularity, due in part to an inability to execute his campaign promise to lower costs, is likely to hurt Republican congressional candidates in the midterms, according to political scientists and analysts. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Turnout problem Republicans are also facing a challenge in getting their voters to the polls, as their coalition has transitioned to include fewer college-educated and older people, and those groups historically turn out the most in midterms, according to Ryan Owens, a political science professor and director of the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University.  Trump has pivoted the party more toward blue-collar voters and away from the more affluent and educated voters whose high turnout rates buoyed the party in past midterm election cycles.  Without Trump up for reelection, the party will likely struggle to activate the coalition that twice sent him to the White House, Owens said. “You used to see Republicans do really well in midterm elections,” he said. “But now that they don’t rely so much on that college-educated, white vote, their coalition doesn’t turn out as much as it used to in midterms. “Without having Trump on the ballot, without having a presidential election that generates that kind of enthusiasm to turn out, Republicans have been doing worse and worse during midterms,” he added.  Covey, of the Cook Political Report, said Republicans’ redistricting blitz and the number of pickup opportunities Republicans drew themselves across Texas, Florida, Missouri, North Carolina and other Southern states is the main reason they have any path to keeping their majority.  However, “there’s a lot of variance in that because the seats that were redistricted, many of them are still quite competitive, and so, there’s a world in which Democrats hold on to them this cycle, for sure,” she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91c3442c5335ae104c5904 Hochul ICE policy ‘written in the blood of victims,’ opponent says as sheriffs sue te 2026-08-28T17:20:04.771Z Hochul ICE policy ‘written in the blood of victims,’ opponent says as sheriffs sue New York Gov. Kathy Hochul faces new legal and political challenges over a law restricting local law enforcement cooperation with ICE after her Republican gubernatorial opponent warned it was "written in the blood" of crime victims. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whose county borders sanctuary New York City, warned more New Yorkers will be hurt by Hochul’s move, pointing to recent cases of people maimed by illegal immigrants. "I want to be very clear about this law: This law is written in the blood of the victims, past, present and future," Blakeman said. "This law is completely misguided and will make our communities less safe," Blakeman said. "We have a governor and a legislature [wherein] every major criminal justice initiative makes it easier for criminals to prey on our communities." DEM GOVERNOR IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER TESTING LIMITS OF AUTHORITY WITH MAJOR MOVE AGAINST ICE Blakeman’s warning came as a coalition of 15 sheriffs representing counties from the shore of Lake Champlain to the Massachusetts line filed a lawsuit challenging the ban on 287(g) ICE agreements. His campaign referred Fox News Digital to his remarks when asked for additional comment. In a memo outlining the "Local Cops, Local Crimes Act," Hochul argued that "current federal immigration efforts have made communities less safe" and that using local officers and assets for federal civil immigration enforcement draws resources away from local public-safety functions. A Hochul spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Blakeman’s "understanding of New York’s bail and immigration laws is incorrect," and said the governor’s top priority remains public safety. BLAKEMAN CUTS INTO HOCHUL'S NEW YORK GOVERNOR'S RACE LEAD IN NEW POLL, AS LIKELY VOTERS GIVE DSA JUDGMENT "The Local Cops, Local Crimes Act does not tie the hands of our police or stop them from apprehending dangerous criminals, and local law enforcement can and will continue to work with federal authorities on criminal investigations and violent crime just as they always have," the spokesperson said, adding that the law doesn't prevent cooperation on "ordinary criminal investigations." EXCLUSIVE: LEGAL GROUP TELLS NYPD COPS THEY CAN CONTACT ICE DIRECTLY DESPITE BLUE CITY'S SANCTUARY RULES Hochul recently signaled she'd enlist Attorney General Letitia James to take action against counties that do not comply with the law, while quipping that police should not be converging on churches and schools to help "Stephen Miller reach his quotas." Miller is a White House aide credited with crafting much of President Donald Trump's immigration policy. "We have reviewed this law with the county attorneys and we looked for every possible way not to comply with this law," Blakeman said in his recent remarks. "However, it was concluded that we would have to abide by the law. I am a law-and-order county executive. I believe in the rule of law, even when it's a bad law," he said. ICE EYES $20M PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK GLOVES AS HOCHUL WARNS OF LEGAL CONSEQUENCES Blakeman said the law makes it harder for police to keep communities safe, pointing to the recent killing of Westchester County resident Sheridan Gorman, which authorities have attributed to an illegal immigrant, while she was attending college in sanctuary Chicago. Blakeman cited Illinois’ restrictions on state and local participation in federal immigration enforcement as he argued that New York was moving in a similar direction. Closer to home, Blakeman said an illegal immigrant from Honduras was charged days ago in his county with second-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a 14-year-old. Rep. Michael Lawler, the Rockland County Republican who has often warred with Hochul, tweeted this latest law shows she is "the worst governor in America" and "doesn't give a s— about public safety or the rule of law." Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin opposed the 287(g) ban before it took effect, calling the agreements "common sense." McLaughlin, whose Capital Region county is one of the 15 challenging the law, invited Hochul to follow through: "We don’t really care what this legislature did, we are not going to let them endanger our citizens," he told ABC’s Troy affiliate in June. "I dare you to confront me on this, governor. We’re not stopping." Late Thursday, Hochul announced a countersuit against Rensselaer County’s sheriff for noncompliance. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Blakeman said he similarly sought a route to noncompliance, pointing to the recent seizure of dozens of illegal handguns and several kilograms of drugs, as well as one of the "largest gang takedowns" in the U.S., which netted 42 gang members in 2025. Blakeman argued Wednesday that ICE involvement allowed authorities to keep some suspects in custody who otherwise might have been released under New York's cashless bail and other laws. The law-and-order debate is also playing out elsewhere on the statewide GOP ticket, where former Brooklyn federal prosecutor Saritha Komatireddy, who is vying against James, is in a faceoff over criminal justice policies. Fox News Digital's Kiera McDonald contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91c0f52c5335ae104c5897 Matt Rhule sounds alarm on NFL returnees, $45 million rosters and college football’s payroll problem te 2026-08-28T17:10:13.628Z Matt Rhule sounds alarm on NFL returnees, $45 million rosters and college football’s payroll problem The debate over whether NFL returnees should be allowed back into college athletics isn’t going away anytime soon, especially with the amount of court proceedings taking place amid new conference guidelines. Over the past few months, dozens of lawsuits have been filed across the country challenging the eligibility rules for athletes from the 2022 class. What began as a fight over an additional year of eligibility has now turned into a full-blown battle involving conferences, schools, attorneys and state court judges. GOVERNOR LANDRY BACKS LANE KIFFIN, LSU IN FIGHT WITH SEC: 'DON'T HATE THE PLAYER, HATE THE GAME' The fallout has led conferences across college athletics to enact new guidelines outlining potential punishments for schools that roster plaintiffs granted an injunction or temporary restraining order by a local judge. In Louisiana and Texas alone over the past week, more than 50 athletes have been granted another year of eligibility. Attorneys are now adding conferences, including the SEC, to their lawsuits because of the new guidelines meant to deter schools from taking these players. One of the more interesting debates around this entire saga has centered around the competitive advantage these athletes would have on the field. While some might wonder how much better a fourth string player participating in NFL camp would actually be with a return to college, Nebraska's Matt Rhule told OutKick's Dan Dakich that these athletes would have a considerate advantage over players who have been practicing on a college campus. "Twice as good, twice as good," Rhule told Dakich. "I mean, I think the hardest thing, you know, when you're coaching these guys is you're always telling them like, 'hey guys, do this, this is what it's like, or the next level'. You know, half of it is like as a kid, you know they’re kids, right?...Like just the growth you make. "They train for the combine. They train in a pro facility, had an agent pay for their meals, trained with NFL teams, they had training camp...I think if an NFL player came back, it would be twice, if not three times better than they were." Whether or not you believe that is a entirely different topic of discussion, but I think most would take the word of the Nebraska head coach. LSU’S LANE KIFFIN FIRES BACK AT NFL RETURNEE BACKLASH: BLAME THE NCAA, NOT US FOR RECRUITING PRO ATHLETES Though, maybe he's just saying this to create fear for judges across the country. We are essentially living in an era where college sports should be viewed more like Double-A baseball than the amateur model administrators spent decades trying to protect. Better yet, think of how much it will cost these schools to continue fielding a roster that is in the CFP conversation when the first week of November comes around. As for the entire "name, image and likeness" conversation, Rhule says that is no longer the proper way to describe how college athletes are being compensated. "People use the term NIL for a while. We gotta get rid of that, it's just payroll. It's player payroll," Matt Rhule noted to Dan Dakich. "You look at the National Football League, all the major sports, they all have a salary cap because they say the number one expenditure is paying players. In college football, the spending on players has gone up 60% every year. "What was once a $24 million roster is now a $30 (million). Playoff teams this year, outside research, is about $45 million. Some of the numbers coming out might not havw the right word, but some of the numbers are low, it's about $45 million a year.." While Rhule would go on to say that Nebraska has great deals and makes a ton of money from sponsorships and other forms of revenue, it comes down to a decision that the school has to make on where to spend, and how much. And yes, there are programs spending the type of money Rhule described. LSU and Texas are certainly on that list. But as college football continues to push the limits — with potential changes still coming through congressional legislation — the cost of building a competitive roster will only continue to rise. Programs with the resources will adapt and find the money. Others will be left trying to compete for conference championships and playoff berths with rosters that cost half as much as the teams sitting across from them. In other words, welcome to college athletics in 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91c0ee2c5335ae104c5876 How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems  te 2026-08-28T17:10:06.475Z How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems  Sophia Bendz, founder of Cherry Ventures, stopped by Equity to break down the latest in the Swedish tech ecosystem. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91bc452c5335ae104c5818 YENDI PARKER: From Yuma To The Capitol: How A Local Effort Helped Deliver Historic Property Tax Relief For Arizona Veterans te 2026-08-28T16:50:13.616Z YENDI PARKER: From Yuma To The Capitol: How A Local Effort Helped Deliver Historic Property Tax Relief For Arizona Veterans By Yendi Parker | For anyone who has lived in Yuma, the sound of military aircraft overhead isn’t unusual. It’s part of daily life. So perhaps it is fitting that an effort to significantly expand property tax relief for Arizona’s disabled veterans has roots here. The reforms, championed by Rep. Michael Carbone, whose Legislative District 25 includes portions of Yuma and Maricopa counties, have unfolded over multiple legislative sessions. They significantly expand Arizona’s property tax benefits for disabled veterans, with additional changes taking effect in tax year 2027. But the story didn’t begin at the Capitol. It began with his constituents. Yuma resident and military veteran Josh Pembleton wrote the original constituent proposal and brought it to Carbone about two years ago. Fellow veteran Josh Wright also provided his thoughts and perspective as the idea developed. “That makes me so proud, because it came from our citizens,” Carbone said. Pembleton said the idea grew from conversations with veterans frustrated by Arizona’s existing property tax exemption system. Income restrictions and other requirements meant too few veterans were benefiting from the policies already in place. He began looking at what other states were doing and saw an opportunity for Arizona to do better. “I think it is more than fair to provide a benefit to those that have sustained lifelong injuries while providing service to our great country,” Pembleton said. “If the VA recognizes these veterans in reference to disability rating, we should too.” Barry Todd, also a veteran, was part of the effort, listening to disabled veterans across Arizona about where the system was falling short. “Our goal was never political,” Todd said. “We simply wanted the law to reflect the sacrifices veterans made and remove barriers that kept them from receiving benefits they had earned.” That persistence eventually paid off. Arizona now provides a full property tax exemption on the primary residence of qualifying veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. Veterans with service-connected disability ratings from 10% through 90% can receive property tax relief prorated proportionally according to their disability rating. The reforms also removed the previous property-assessment ceiling for disabled veterans and provide protections for qualifying surviving spouses. Beginning in tax year 2027, disabled veterans and their surviving spouses will no longer be subject to the household income limits that previously prevented many from qualifying. For Carbone, the changes represent a dramatic improvement in Arizona’s treatment of veterans. “The thing that makes me the happiest is going from one of the worst to one of the best now,” Carbone said. “We want you to stay here in Arizona. And it is the right thing to do.” House Republicans describe the resulting program as one of the most generous veteran property tax benefits in the nation. For those who helped push the reforms forward, the goal is to lead from the front while honoring veterans and making Arizona a place where they can afford to put down roots after their military careers. Passing legislation, however, is only part of the job. Arizona’s county assessors now have to make it work. Yuma County Assessor Stevie Seale said his office will be prepared to help local veterans navigate the new benefit when implementation begins. “Starting in January 2027, Yuma County will be ready to implement this new law and make the process as clear and straightforward as possible for our veterans,” Seale said. “The Legislature got this right. This was an issue I advocated for while running for assessor, and it’s rewarding to see it become a reality and provide this benefit to those who have served our country.” Veterans seeking the exemption will work through their local county assessor, putting those offices on the front line of turning the statewide reform into a tangible benefit for veterans and their families. For Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls, the effort fits a community where supporting military families and veterans is part of its identity. “Yuma is a community that takes a lot of pride in our military and veteran presence,” Nicholls said. “We want Arizona to serve as our veterans’ home after they retire. We welcome them here in Arizona and in Yuma.” That commitment has earned national recognition. Yuma was named a 2025 Great American Defense Community, one of only three communities nationwide selected that year. As a Yuma resident of eight years and the wife of an active-duty Marine now in his 21st year of service, I’ve seen that relationship firsthand. Here, military service isn’t something observed from a distance. It is woven into everyday life. That’s also why this story is about more than property taxes. Veterans who choose Arizona after leaving the military become our community members. Helping them build their next chapter here honors their service while strengthening the communities they join. And maybe that is the best part of this story. A Yuma veteran saw a problem and wrote a proposal. Other veterans lent their voices. Their state representative listened and carried the issue to the Capitol. Lawmakers acted. Now local officials will help deliver the benefit. Years from now, most Arizonans probably won’t remember the bill numbers. But disabled veterans and their families may remember something far more important: Arizona made it easier for them to remain in the place they chose to call home. And behind that statewide change is a story with roots in a community where military service has never been an abstract idea. It has always been part of life in Yuma. Yendi Parker is an English teacher at Yuma Catholic High School. She also serves as the Eastern Arizona Chapter Manager for Our America and 3rd Vice President for the Arizona State Federation of Republican Women. The post YENDI PARKER: From Yuma To The Capitol: How A Local Effort Helped Deliver Historic Property Tax Relief For Arizona Veterans first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91bc3e2c5335ae104c57ec Enes Kanter Freedom pushes back after Cameron Brink dismisses transgender athlete debate as 'non-issue' te 2026-08-28T16:50:06.278Z Enes Kanter Freedom pushes back after Cameron Brink dismisses transgender athlete debate as 'non-issue' Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday’s Chicago Sky game after a confrontation with guard Natasha Cloud late in the third quarter. Freedom had been seated along the baseline wearing a black shirt that read, "WOMAN noun. adult human female." The Sky later announced that the 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA center would be barred from future games at Wintrust Arena. Team owner Michael Alter said the ban would remain in place "unless sometime in the future he’s able to prove to us to our satisfaction that he is able to abide by our rules without being a potential threat." Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink also weighed in on the controversy surrounding Kanter, calling the debate over transgender athletes "non-issue" for the WNBA and suggesting the retired NBA center was "just trying to stay relevant." LA SPARKS STAR DIRECTS EXPLICIT RANT AT ENES KANTER FREEDOM OVER TRANS DEBATE: 'STUPID PIECE OF S---' Kanter fired back at Brink’s comments Thursday during an appearance on "Fox News @ Night." "You guys are the one that [have] been advocating about male[s] playing in your league or against your team. Well here I am, I have arrived and I have every right to play because I identify as a woman," he said, before then accusing Brink of taking a position he characterized as inconsistent with support for transgender athletes. "For you to come out and act like I shouldn't be playing, you are anti-trans and it is unacceptable." Kanter also responded to Megan Rapinoe. The two-time Women’s World Cup champion with the U.S. women’s national team had questioned his assertion that he was "just out there to protect women." "Well, oh my God, thank you so much because that’s what we were asking for. In fairness, you did warn us about men forcing their way into WNBA spaces, and lo and behold," Rapinoe said. ENES KANTER FREEDOM EJECTED FROM SKY-FEVER GAME AFTER VERBAL ALTERCATION WITH NATASHA CLOUD "I grew up playing soccer and you are one of those female athletes [who] advocated [for] males playing in women's sports, so here I am. I am offering you $5 million to any charity you want, if you beat me one-on-one in soccer." The confrontation with Cloud last Sunday unfolded shortly after she scored in the paint with less than two minutes remaining in the third quarter. The Fever called timeout and Cloud celebrated with teammate Aicha Coulibaly before turning and walking toward Freedom along the baseline. Cloud, who led the WNBA in assists in 2022, began shouting and pointing toward the 34-year-old Freedom as she approached him. Freedom then rose from his seat and stepped onto the court with his arms extended as security personnel and several Sky players moved between them. "It was pretty clear to us that his purpose of coming here was trying to be provocative and just see how much attention he could get and stir up and create," Alter told reporters. Kanter said he would be willing to speak directly with Cloud about the incident. "Of course I would sit down and talk to her," Kanter told "Fox News @ Night" host Trace Gallagher. He then laid out a condition for ending the dispute, saying, "Unless the WNBA adds the word 'biological' next to the [word] 'female' in their collective bargaining [agreement] in Article 13, Section 1A, then I will drop everything." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91bc3d2c5335ae104c57e3 Newsom targets major affordability squeeze in ‘striking’ convergence with Trump te 2026-08-28T16:50:05.217Z Newsom targets major affordability squeeze in ‘striking’ convergence with Trump California Gov. Gavin Newsom is making affordability a focal point of his agenda as the potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender moves to tackle housing costs — seizing on an issue that hurt Democrats politically while converging with pieces of President Donald Trump’s deregulatory housing agenda before the midterms. Newsom’s biggest recent housing reforms in California came before Trump’s March 2026 executive order on regulatory barriers, but the two are pushing some of the same ideas, including faster approvals, fewer regulatory hurdles and more housing construction. "This is a pattern that we've seen a couple times with Democrats, where they will fight tooth and nail against economic common sense, but if it starts pulling the wrong way for them, then they'll come around to reality. So you know he's focusing on a lot of things that Trump has been championing," economist Peter St. Onge told Fox News Digital. "...These are things that the free-market economists have been championing for decades." St. Onge said while Newsom’s "transformation has been certainly striking," California’s struggle to rebuild after the Palisades fire underscores whether that shift will translate into results. THE KEY STRATEGY RED STATES ARE USING TO LOWER HOUSING COSTS REVEALED "We saw this with the Palisades fires where thousands of houses were burned. And people go through… and look at exactly how many houses are under construction and it’s pretty close to zero. The regulatory blockade is insurmountable," said St. Onge. Newsom has embraced some of the same supply-side housing tools Trump has pushed nationally, including faster approvals, fewer regulatory barriers and efforts to reduce construction costs. California enacted its major recent reforms in June 2025, before Trump issued a housing-specific executive order targeting regulatory barriers in March 2026. The push comes after Democrats notched big wins in 2025 by campaigning on affordability, reclaiming ground on an issue that had worked in Trump’s favor in 2024. The Golden State governor signed a housing package in June 2025 to exempt certain projects from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and streamline environmental review for qualifying housing and infrastructure development. Some Coastal Commission housing appeals were limited and new residential building standards through 2031 were placed on hold. Newsom followed those changes in July by signing another housing package aimed at streamlining affordable-housing financing and project reviews. "We can’t speak to the Trump administration’s approach, because he hasn’t done anything. Trump’s failed economic policies and tariffs (also called taxes on Americans) have increased prices and shut down supply chains – slowing building across the country," Newsom director of communications Tara Gallegos told Fox News Digital when approached for comment. "In contrast, in California, Governor Newsom has enacted historic reforms in California to boost affordability, accelerate housing production, and hold local governments accountable for planning and building the housing their communities need," Gallegos added. $104,200 SALARY IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA CONSIDERED 'LOW-INCOME' BY STATE OFFICIALS Trump already made reducing regulatory barriers to home construction part of his federal housing agenda. He signed an executive order in March directing agencies to identify ways to speed permitting, reduce regulatory costs and encourage state and local governments to ease barriers to new construction. The White House’s Economic Report of the President, published in April, went further by recommending specific state and local reforms, including by-right approval for code-compliant projects, deadlines of no more than 60 days for a right-to-build decision and 30 days for later permits and inspections, limits on certain fees, third-party inspections and fewer green-energy mandates. "Unlike incompetent Governor Gavin Newscum, President Trump has been laser-focused on making housing more affordable. The President signed an Executive Order prohibiting large Wall Street firms from purchasing single-family homes, directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds that helped drive rates to four-year lows, and cut unnecessary red tape at a historic pace to boost supply, speed construction, and lower costs," White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital . "The President will not stop fighting until the American Dream of homeownership is within reach for every American, which is why he continues to sign bold new executive orders and calls on Congress to pass further legislation," added Ingle. John Gibbs, Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies Director at The Heritage Foundation, told Fox News Digital that housing is better handled by state and local governments. .TRUMP SCORES MAJOR WIN AS CONGRESS PASSES HOUSING CRACKDOWN ON WALL STREET INVESTORS "While California's recent efforts to streamline approvals and limit local barriers to development reflect policies to increase housing supply that many economists across the political spectrum support, it is important to recognize that housing supply is ultimately governed primarily by state and local governments, not Washington," said Gibbs. The president and governor both have different powers in their pockets they can use. Newsom can directly use state power to override local zoning, streamline CEQA/permitting and pressure cities to build. Trump’s levers are largely federal — mortgage finance, federal regulation, GSEs and incentives/guidance to states. "Federal policymakers have far greater control over demand-driven housing policies such as mortgage guarantees, federal mortgage insurance programs, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), and monetary policy, than they do over local zoning and land-use decisions," Gibbs explained. Manhattan Institute senior fellow Judge Glock also Fox News Digital there are contrasts to the president and Newsom’s plans. TRUMP’S AFFORDABILITY PLAN FACES CONSERVATIVE PUSHBACK AS POCKETBOOK ISSUES LOOM OVER MIDTERMS "One problem is that many of Newsom's housing laws contain handouts to unions or to environmental groups that further drive-up housing prices, such as requirements for union labor or for solar-paneled roofs," said Glock. "The Trump administration, by contrast, has tried to limit such requirements for new housing." "The Trump administration has also focused more on trying to expand cities outward and allowing more single-family homes, while Newsom has focused on densifying existing areas and building more apartments," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91bc3c2c5335ae104c57da Jelly Roll rolls away from apolitical past after Trump jokes spark MAGA and ‘snowflake’ labels te 2026-08-28T16:50:04.146Z Jelly Roll rolls away from apolitical past after Trump jokes spark MAGA and ‘snowflake’ labels Making his final appearance as guest host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Thursday night, country music star Jelly Roll walked back his previous assertions that he is apolitical just days after mocking President Donald Trump’s weight, physical fitness and approval ratings. "A lot of people seem to think these Jimmy Kimmel writers have secretly been pulling the strings and forcing this good old country boy to poke fun at our commander-in-chief," Jelly Roll told the audience. "But let’s be real about this y’all: Do you think I would take orders from some sweaty little dork named Josh? No, I was just telling it like it is. And for some reason that seemed to freak a lot of people out. I guess now that I’ve lost all this weight, folks can finally see I have balls." The country music star continued, adding, "It is funny that before this week everybody thought I was MAGA. And now they think I’m some sort of liberal snowflake." DOLLY PARTON REFUSED TO PICK POLITICAL SIDES FOR DECADES: ‘I’M NOT IN POLITICS, I’M AN ENTERTAINER’ He went on to walk the audience through his cultural and political evolution, and pushed back on criticism of his celebration of the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House in June — using the event as a catalyst for his message surrounding his political views. "But just because I watched a fight on TV, doesn’t mean I support everything this administration does," Jelly Roll said. "Just like how hosting Jimmy Kimmel’s show doesn’t mean I have all of Jimmy Kimmel’s politics." TRUMP ADMIN OFFERS BLUNT ADVICE TO WHITE HOUSE UFC CRITICS AS 11TH-HOUR LAWSUIT LOOMS "Sure, I lean left on some things," he continued. "But like most folks, I’m pretty down the middle. I am a Christian. I am a country music singer. I’m a farmer. I’m a bow hunter. And most of the things I eat, I prefer to get with a stick and a string. That’s the truth." He concluded the segment of his monologue by joking about his newfound friendships with Kimmel’s crew, adding, "And I truly am going to miss all of my communist, Antifa friends here on the staff of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’" LUKE COMBS’ BRUTAL RESPONSE TO ‘LIBERAL’ LABELS: ‘WHY DO WE ALL CARE?’ Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, then gave a heartfelt, sometimes emotional explanation of his previous unwillingness to share his political views, in which he addressed a moment during the 2026 Grammys Awards where he declined to offer a personal opinion about the country’s political climate and questioned why people would seek his views. "For the last six months, I’ve watched people decide who I am, what I am, what I believe, what I support and what I don’t support," he said. "And I felt that even more this week, just because I told a couple of jokes. And honestly, this goes back further for me, y’all. This goes back to February this year. I won my first [Grammy]. Actually, somehow on that night, I won three of them." MUSICIAN KENNY CHESNEY'S REFUSAL TO SPEAK OUT ON POLITICS SPARKS ARGUMENT ON 'THE VIEW' He added that shortly after receiving his award, he was asked a question invoking his political stance and "fumbled his words." "Looking back, I don’t necessarily regret asking for more time before I spoke," Jelly Roll said. "I wish more people took more time before they spoke. But I do wish I had found the words to express my heart just a little bit sooner. But I was afraid that anything I was going to say was going to be immediately taken as a political statement." JOHNNY CARSON'S FRIEND SAYS LATE-NIGHT KING WISELY AVOIDED PARTISANSHIP AS KIMMEL CONTROVERSY GROWS Jelly Roll — who has a years-long history of run-ins with the law and was pardoned by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee in December 2025 — pointed to his new ability to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, but did not reveal who he plans to cast his ballot for. "And, ironically, by trying so hard not to make a political statement, I became one," he said. "I spent my entire career trying not to belong to a political party — partly because until March of this year, I wasn’t even allowed to vote. But now that I have that right, it’s one I plan to exercise this coming November." JELLY ROLL SAYS LIFELONG GUN BAN AS A FELON SHOULD HAVE 'PATH TO REDEMPTION,' WANTS HIS RIGHT TO HUNT BACK He added that he wants to "speak for the unspoken for," and expressed a sense of regret for his unwillingness to talk about his views when given the platform. "My daddy always told me it is never too late to do the right thing," he said. "So I am going to try to do the right thing right now because human dignity isn’t Republican nor Democrat. Compassion isn’t left-wing and mercy isn’t right-wing." "Pain and healing knows no partisanship," he added. "Hurting hearts are more important than poll numbers and there are no boundaries or borders for broken families." Jelly Roll concluded his week of hosting with an anecdote about his father, a "blue back Democrat," and his uncle, a "red hat Republican," telling the audience there was little the two agreed on. AOC SAYS ‘WOKE 1 WAS CRAZY,’ BUT DEMOCRATS STILL OWE VOTERS AN EXPLANATION "This might be hard for people to understand out there, but they were absolutely best friends," he said. Jelly Roll’s apparent transparency and candidness while hosting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" may have been the right play, CEO of Axia Public Relations Jason Mudd told Fox News Digital. "If Jelly Roll were my client, I'd tell him to keep doing exactly what he did on that stage. State the distinction, then stop talking. The second you start defending and justifying, the audience assumes you're hiding or protecting something," Mudd said. Mudd pointed to Jelly Roll’s use of a personal family story to highlight the key point of his monologue — a decision the PR expert believes paid off. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "The part I keep coming back to isn't about politics at all," Jelly Roll said. "It's the story about his dad and his uncle, one a Democrat, one a Republican, best friends anyway. That's America. That's the real point of his whole monologue. Everything else is decoration around it." Fox News Digital reached out to Jelly Roll for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91b9ec2c5335ae104c5796 MALC and Mohave boys golf compete at Lee Williams, Thunderbird girls in Prescott te 2026-08-28T16:40:12.647Z MALC and Mohave boys golf compete at Lee Williams, Thunderbird girls in Prescott The Mohave Accelerated and Mohave boys golf teams traveled to Kingman on Tuesday to face Lee Williams at Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course. The Patriots finished second behind Lee Williams with a 276. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91b9eb2c5335ae104c578d MALC and Mohave boys golf compete at Lee Williams, Thunderbird girls in Prescott te 2026-08-28T16:40:11.637Z MALC and Mohave boys golf compete at Lee Williams, Thunderbird girls in Prescott Aryana Burch finishes her swing at Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course on Aug. 19. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91b78b2c5335ae104c5701 Judge Excludes Key Confession in Sept. 11 Case te 2026-08-28T16:30:03.710Z Judge Excludes Key Confession in Sept. 11 Case Prosecutors argued the statements by the defendant, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, were crucial evidence for the eventual death-penalty trial. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91b5372c5335ae104c535e Kamala Harris dives into midterm fight only to get roasted for never having 'an original thought in her life’ te 2026-08-28T16:20:07.605Z Kamala Harris dives into midterm fight only to get roasted for never having 'an original thought in her life’ Critics mocked former Vice President Kamala Harris after she warned Republicans are "trying to cheat" in the midterms while echoing President Donald Trump’s signature "too big to rig" rallying cry in a new video urging Democrats to turn out in force. "We are two months away from the midterms. Get out and vote. Let’s get everyone out to vote. They are cheating," said Harris in a recorded video Thursday posted on X. "They are trying to cheat, and we have got to turn out in big numbers and be too big to rig. I’ll see you out there," Harris added. Trump repeatedly used "too big to rig" during the 2024 campaign, after years of casting doubt on U.S. election integrity following his loss in the 2020 election. Harris is using the same phrase while accusing Republicans of trying to cheat in the 2026 midterms. 2026 MIDTERMS STATE OF PLAY: KEY RACES UNFOLD AS STEVENS, EL-SAYED BATTLE IN MICHIGAN "Kamala Harris has never had an original thought in her life," wrote TPUSA Spokesman Andrew Kolvet. "47 seconds. 15 jump cuts. She must be high as a kite," wrote popular account End Wokeness. "Nice to know she's still stealing Trump's ideas," said conservative commentator Shawn Farash. "Sounds familiar," said Turning Point show host Jobob Taeleifi. FEDERAL JUDGE AGAIN BLOCKS TRUMP'S MAIL BALLOT ORDER JUST BEFORE MIDTERMS In her video, Harris pointed to Monday’s Supreme Court ruling allowing parts of Trump’s mail-voting order to move forward while the legal fight continues. The court did not rule on whether the restrictions themselves are legal. A federal judge on Thursday again temporarily blocked the Postal Service from enforcing the new mail-ballot requirements, setting up another round of litigation over the policy ahead of November’s midterms. FOX NEWS POLL: AS ECONOMIC PAIN DEEPENS, DISAPPROVAL OF TRUMP HITS NEW HIGH Harris urged Democrats to turn out in large numbers while arguing that Trump’s mail-voting policies could make it more difficult for some voters to cast ballots. "By the way, he votes by mail from Mar-A-Lago, but he doesn’t want you to vote by mail. Just this week the U.S. Supreme Court backed up the president’s agenda. He’s trying to make it more difficult for you to vote by mail," Harris said in the video. Fox News Digital reached out to Harris for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91b5362c5335ae104c5355 Lindsay Clancy verdict: Retired judge explains what happens if insanity defense prevails te 2026-08-28T16:20:06.647Z Lindsay Clancy verdict: Retired judge explains what happens if insanity defense prevails If jurors find Lindsay Clancy not criminally responsible for strangling her three children, her civil commitment to a mental institution could come up for review every year — making it difficult to predict how long she could remain hospitalized, according to a retired judge. Clancy would not face "a 'life sentence in a public mental hospital,'" Carol Erskine, a retired Massachusetts judge and child welfare advocate, wrote in a post on X. "She could remain hospitalized for many years — even indefinitely — but only as long as the legal criteria for civil commitment continue to be met." The first move is in the trial judge's hands, Erskine later told Fox News Digital. LINDSAY CLANCY DIDN'T SHOW 'BREAK WITH REALITY' AS JURY WEIGHS PSYCHOSIS DEFENSE: SUSAN SMITH PROSECUTOR "The initial aspect of what happens is an order by the judge," she said. "If the judge so orders it, a 40-day evaluation in a locked unit." After that, there would be an evaluation and hearing on whether she should be committed for further. "If the recommendation is for a civil commitment because there's likelihood of serious harm under the statute, then there would be a commitment for a period of six months," she said. "And that would, again, be in a locked unit." LINDSAY CLANCY DEFENSE SCORES ‘EXTREMELY HELPFUL’ PSYCHOSIS CONCESSION AS EXPERT FLAGS NEXT HURDLE FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Beyond that, Clancy would be up for review every year to determine whether there is still a likelihood of serious harm and if she should still be be committed to a mental institution, she said. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "It’s really impossible to say how long she would be committed if she’s committed because it all depends on if she is initially committed [and] these yearly evaluations," Erskine said. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE After the evaluation, the facility's superintendent could recommend discharge. If there is a petition to discharge, the district attorney's office and Clancy's defense attorney can be heard in court. PROSECUTOR IN INFAMOUS KILLER MOM CASE SAYS WOMEN ON LINDSAY CLANCY JURY MAY BRING ‘STRANGE TWIST’ TO VERDICT That's just one potential outcome as jurors, who began deliberating Thursday, weigh Clancy's fate. GOT A TIP? Clancy is charged with three counts of murder in the deaths of her children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, who was 8 months old. Jurors could find her guilty of first- or second-degree murder, manslaughter, or not criminally responsible via the insanity defense. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST LINDSAY CLANCY DESCRIBED A MALE VOICE ORDERING HER TO ‘KILL HER CHILDREN AND KILL HERSELF’: TESTIMONY Investigators have said that after strangling them with exercise bands, she attempted to kill herself by cutting herself and jumping out a second-floor window. The resulting injuries have left her paralyzed. LINDSAY CLANCY'S FAMILY WAS 'VERY CONCERNED' ABOUT HER MENTAL HEALTH IN THE MONTHS BEFORE SHE KILLED HER KIDS But her limited mobility is likely not going to be a factor when she is evaluated for her potential for harm in the future, Erskine said. "I don’t think it would play a huge role in how they evaluate whether she has a mental illness that creates a likelihood of serious harm because we’re talking about serious harm to herself as well," she explained. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91b2dd2c5335ae104c511d Rio Nuevo aborda seguridad y crecimiento del centro te 2026-08-28T16:10:05.314Z Rio Nuevo aborda seguridad y crecimiento del centro Leer en inglés La Junta Directiva de Rio Nuevo se reunió el 29 de julio por primera vez desde la repentina renuncia de un miembro de la junta y el tiroteo ocurrido el mes pasado en el centro de la ciudad; abordó ambos asuntos y, al mismo tiempo, continuó impulsando proyectos de expansión comercial en todo el centro de Tucson. Crystal Moore, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de Downtown Tucson Partnership, expuso ante la junta las medidas para mejorar la seguridad en el centro, entre ellas una mejor gestión de la economía nocturna, una mayor visibilidad de la seguridad pública y la coordinación de horarios del personal municipal, como los embajadores de seguridad, los agentes de policía del distrito y los policías fuera de servicio. La medida más polémica ha sido la adopción de escáneres de identificación Patron Scan por parte de los negocios que participan en la iniciativa de seguridad Together Tucson. Estos escáneres recopilan el nombre y los apellidos, la fecha de nacimiento y el código postal de las identificaciones escaneadas, almacenando la información en una base de datos durante un periodo de entre 24 horas y 21 días, según el criterio del operador. Cuando se prohíbe la entrada a infractores en un establecimiento participante, dicha prohibición se aplica automáticamente en todos los demás locales adheridos al programa. El presidente de la junta, Fletcher McCusker, señaló que el programa, con un coste de $55,000 ya ha suscitado críticas en internet, donde miembros de la comunidad han expresado su preocupación por la privacidad. Moore defendió el uso de los escáneres, afirmando que recopilan menos datos que el antiguo sistema obsoleto que utilizaba anteriormente Together Tucson. "Probablemente, su teléfono genera más información que simplemente su nombre y apellidos, su fecha de nacimiento y su código postal," afirmó, añadiendo que ya se ha registrado un descenso de los incidentes violentos en el centro desde la implementación del sistema. McCusker elogió la actuación de los policías fuera de servicio durante el tiroteo del mes pasado, en el que resultaron heridas nueve personas, así como en otro tiroteo desde un vehículo ocurrido en mayo. "En dos ocasiones durante los últimos meses, estos agentes han corrido hacia donde se producían los disparos," declaró McCusker. "No solo intervinieron, sino que dispararon contra el agresor. La rápida actuación de nuestros agentes salvó muchas vidas." Unos peatones cruzan la avenida North Sixth en el centro de Tucson, a pocas cuadras del lugar del tiroteo del 19 de julio que dejó nueve heridos y motivó nuevas medidas de seguridad por parte de Downtown Tucson Partnership y Rio Nuevo. Foto de Gracie Kayko. Moore estuvo de acuerdo y atribuyó el mérito a la coordinación realizada entre bastidores. "El Departamento de Policía de Tucson hizo un trabajo excelente hace 12 días, y Rio Nuevo tuvo algo que ver en esa respuesta," dijo Moore. "Eso se debe al plan estratégico que tenemos para esas noches de gran actividad." La junta también habló sobre la renuncia del exmiembro Edmund Marquez, quien decidió centrarse en su reciente adquisición de la mayoría accionaria de los Tucson Sugar Skulls; dicha renuncia se produjo aproximadamente una semana después de la reunión de la junta del 14 de julio. "Nos sorprendió a todos con su renuncia entre una reunión y otra," comentó McCusker. La junta debatió cómo cubrir los vacíos dejados por la renuncia de Marquez, incluyendo la sustitución de su función como segundo firmante de cheques por la veterana miembro Jannie Cox y el nombramiento de Mike Levin para el grupo de marketing de la junta. McCusker manifestó que no le interesaba celebrar elecciones en la junta para elegir a otro directivo. Kyle Jefferson y Linette Antillon compartieron detalles sobre sus planes para ampliar Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, negocio que la pareja ha poseído y gestionado durante más de 12 años. El establecimiento se encuentra en el número 115 de East Broadway Boulevard, pero ambos trabajan en un proyecto en el local contiguo, en el número 121 de la misma calle, que ha permanecido vacío durante ocho años. La empresa planea implementar tres conceptos que permitirían mantener el edificio abierto durante toda la jornada laboral, incluyendo colaboraciones con otros dos negocios locales. "Tendríamos un servicio de café por la mañana... en colaboración con Presta Coffee," dijo Antillon. "Contaríamos con un nuevo concepto gastronómico a cargo de Anello para ofrecer almuerzos y cenas y, por supuesto, nuestra sala de degustación con cerveza artesanal, aunque también ofreceríamos un menú ampliado que incluiría vino." El Centro de Tránsito Ronstadt en el centro de Tucson, situado dentro del distrito que abarca la iniciativa de seguridad "Together Tucson" de la organización Downtown Tucson Partnership. Foto de Gracie Kayko. Sin embargo, debido a su antigüedad, el edificio requiere una remodelación integral. "Cuando adquirimos la propiedad hace aproximadamente un año y medio, lamentablemente no había nada utilizable y nada cumplía con la normativa vigente", señaló Jefferson. "Se trata de una modernización completa del inmueble." Estos planes incluyen un sistema integral de climatización (HVAC) que ya ha sido instalado. Jefferson comentó que el proceso de construcción avanzó más rápido de lo previsto, al tiempo que mostraba representaciones visuales de cómo luciría el edificio una vez terminado. La pareja indicó que la ampliación generaría unos $7 millones en ingresos en un plazo de tres años; esto produciría cerca de $613,000 en impuestos sobre las ventas y aportaría unos $183,000 al proyecto de desarrollo urbanístico planificado de Rio Nuevo. Solicitaron a Rio Nuevo 400.000 dólares para cubrir parte del costo total del proyecto estimado en $1.2 millones, desglosados ​​de la siguiente manera: $100,000 de inmediato, otros $100,000 en el plazo de un año y $200,000 mediante reembolsos de impuestos sobre las ventas de las parcelas. Se prevé que el establecimiento ampliado abra sus puertas en octubre. Favin Gebremariam, propietaria del complejo de entretenimiento etíope Z-Street, dio seguimiento a su solicitud de $65,000 dólares para construir una estructura de sombra permanente, similar a las de los parques infantiles, un tema que ya se había abordado en una reunión anterior. Presentó a la junta tres opciones distintas para la estructura, basadas en los presupuestos de empresas constructoras: una de American Play Systems y dos de Shade Industries (empresa con sede en Phoenix). El diseño de American Play Systems tendría un costo aproximado de $57,500 mientras que los dos diseños de Shade Industries costarían alrededor de $73,000 y $91,000 respectivamente. Zemam's es propiedad de la familia Gebremariam, quienes también poseen el complejo de entretenimiento etíope Z-Street. Durante la reunión de la junta directiva de Rio Nuevo celebrada el 29 de julio, la familia solicitó 65.000 dólares para instalar una estructura de sombra permanente en Z-Street. Griffen Engelberg / El Foco de Tucson. Gebremariam solicitó financiación para la opción más costosa, la cual incluye tres toldos en lugar de los dos contemplados en la propuesta inicial y siete postes de acero. "Esta opción preserva la mayor cantidad de espacio útil para reunirse y crear recuerdos, y así se mantendrá durante los próximos 15 a 20 años," afirmó. La junta se mostró reticente a aprobar dicha opción, citando las recientes preocupaciones presupuestarias de Rio Nuevo. Un flujo de caja mensual de apenas $240,000 ha obligado a la entidad a recurrir a sus reservas. Corky Poster, miembro de la junta, sugirió prescindir del toldo adicional por el momento; a su juicio, esto reduciría el precio a un nivel similar al de la opción más económica ofrecida por Shade Industries. "Podría ser algo que añadan dentro de seis meses o un año, con un coste y un gasto relativamente bajos," señaló Poster. "Simplemente intento mantener bajos nuestros costes de capital." Taunya Villicana, también miembro de la junta, preguntó si la familia Gebremariam había negociado un plan de pagos con Shade Industries. Gebremariam respondió que aún no habían consultado a Shade Industries sobre un plan de pagos, ya que acababan de recibir la información de contacto y los presupuestos esa misma semana, aunque se mostró dispuesta a averiguar qué margen de flexibilidad ofrecían. McCusker recomendó explorar opciones de reducción de costes o de financiación. Asimismo, la junta concedió prórrogas a dos proyectos: Cornish Pasty Co. y Herbert's Deli. Cornish Pasty Co. obtuvo una extensión hasta el 31 de diciembre, mientras que Herbert's recibió una prórroga hasta el 28 de febrero. Benjamin DePue es estudiante de periodismo en la Universidad de Arizona y pasante en El Foco de Tucson. Puede contactarla en bdepue@arizona.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/6a91b0892c5335ae104c50a4 Enes Freedom vs Natasha Cloud: The opposing activists at the center of the WNBA's latest signature moment te 2026-08-28T16:00:09.640Z Enes Freedom vs Natasha Cloud: The opposing activists at the center of the WNBA's latest signature moment Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud just couldn't help themselves. The duo gave the WNBA its closest equivalent to the "Malice in The Palace" incident on Sunday night, and the Chicago Sky turned it into a week of news with a ban and an interview. Here's how activism set both Freedom and Cloud on a collision course into sports hysteria: ENES KANTER FREEDOM OPENS UP ON CONFRONTATION WITH NATASHA CLOUD THAT LED TO EJECTION, WNBA PURSUIT They came from opposite ends of the world. Freedom built his public identity fighting governments abroad. Cloud built hers challenging institutions here in the U.S. Both came to see an athlete’s platform as an obligation. Both became comfortable with confrontation. But they developed nearly opposite definitions of who needed protection and what posed the threat. Freedom’s activism came first, and it came with consequences. Born in Switzerland and raised in Turkey, Freedom moved to the United States as a teenager and became the third overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Basketball gave him a career. Turkey gave him a cause. Freedom traces his political awakening to 2013, when corruption allegations engulfed the government of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He became an outspoken Erdoğan critic and a prominent supporter of Fethullah Gülen, the U.S.-based cleric whom Turkey blamed for the failed 2016 coup attempt. Freedom accused Erdoğan’s government of crushing dissent, jailing journalists and using terrorism charges against political opponents. His criticism eventually made a return to Turkey unsafe. Then the conflict reached his family. Freedom’s relatives publicly disowned him as pressure mounted. His father lost his university job, faced prosecution on terrorism charges and was eventually acquitted. Turkish authorities canceled Freedom’s passport in 2017, leaving him temporarily detained at a Romanian airport during an international charity tour. He later skipped NBA travel outside the United States because he feared detention or forced return to Turkey. Freedom received U.S. citizenship in 2021 and legally added Freedom to his name. His advocated for speech without government retaliation, religion without persecution and dissent without prison. America, in his telling, was special to him because it allowed the criticism that authoritarian countries punished. Then during the 2021-22 NBA season, Freedom wore custom shoes highlighting China’s treatment of Tibetans and Uyghur Muslims. He promoted Hong Kong and Taiwanese autonomy, attacked forced labor and accused the NBA, Nike and prominent players of muting criticism to protect business interests in China. A Chinese streaming service stopped showing Boston Celtics games after his first Free Tibet demonstration. Freedom continued anyway. Meanwhile, Cloud, during her upbringing, enjoyed many of the American liberties that Freedom did not when he was growing up. She was raised in a predominantly White family in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Cloud entered the WNBA in 2015 and joined a league already more politically outspoken than most American sports institutions. By 2016, she was participating in the Washington Mystics’ protest of the police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. The Mystics wore "Black Lives Matter" shirts and joined a media blackout intended to pressure the league. WNBA PLAYER NATASHA CLOUD FIRES OFF PRO-TRANS MESSAGE FOLLOWING ALTERCATION WITH ENES KANTER FREEDOM In 2019, two shootings near Hendley Elementary School forced children into lockdown twice in two weeks. The school sat less than two miles from the Mystics’ arena in Southeast Washington. Cloud responded by pressing city leaders for action and temporarily refusing to discuss basketball with reporters. She turned the team’s media availability into a campaign for school safety and sustained investment in Ward 8. Her advocacy expanded into a broader effort against gun violence. The Mystics won the WNBA championship later that year. But Cloud walked away from the title defense. After George Floyd’s death in 2020, Cloud opted out of the entire WNBA season to work on racial-justice initiatives. She helped lead marches, promoted voter registration and pushed for the Mystics’ arena to serve as a polling location. Converse supported the decision and covered the salary she forfeited. The WNBA later presented the choice as the defining turn in her development as an activist. Cloud’s cause became broad but consistent. Racial justice. Police accountability. Gun control. Voting access. LGBTQ rights. Investment in women’s sports. Thus, they naturally ended up on opposite sides of the transgender debate. Freedom sees the female category as a protected boundary that gender ideology threatens to dissolve. Cloud sees transgender people as part of a broader community that political movements have targeted. He frames his campaign as a defense of women. She frames opposition to transgender inclusion as another attack on a vulnerable group. Freedom and Cloud did not need a courtside seat to find each other the first time. Their first major public clash came in July 2023, when Cloud criticized the United States against the backdrop of Supreme Court rulings affecting affirmative action and LGBTQ rights. "Our country is trash in so many ways and instead of using our resources to make it better we continue to oppress Marginalized groups that we have targeted since the beginning of times. Black/brown communities & LGBTQ+ man we are too powerful to still be attacking issues separate," Cloud wrote on social media at the time. Freedom responded, writing "Just ask your colleague Brittney Griner how ‘trash’ America is. Calling America trash huh? Let me know when your season is over…" as Griner's detention in a Russian prison had been a national storyline that year. Cloud responded more diplomatically then than she did on Sunday. "I have respect for @EnesFreedom lived experience in his country," Cloud wrote. "I would expect him to have the same respect for MY lived experience as a black gay woman in my country." Freedom recalled the incident in a recent interview with OutKick. "Me and Natasha Cloud got into it back in 2023, and not many people know about it, when she called America trash," Freedom said. "When people have no idea what the other side looks like, they can call America anything that they want, but it was unacceptable, so I checked her on that one." At 2:31 p.m on Sunday., Freedom’s manager, Hank Fetic, texted Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca to say they would be at the game. The message, obtained by OutKick, said Pagliocca had "always been fair" and "deserved a heads up in advance." "Enes and I will be at the sky game tonight," Fetic wrote. Pagliocca responded at 5:30 p.m., approximately 30 minutes before tipoff: "Appreciate the text, hope you are well too." Sky principal owner Michael Alter told OutKick that he and his team considered the phrase "deserved a heads up" a warning that Freedom planned to do more than watch basketball. "When you say you deserve to know, why would you say you deserve to know?" Alter said. "That’s a clear, direct indication that be ready, trouble’s coming." Alter said organization alerted security but allowed Freedom inside. Alter said staff members were instructed to ignore him and not "take the bait." But Alter said the players were not told he was coming, a decision he admitted he regretted. That decision resulted in consequences in the third quarter, when Cloud initiated a now-infamous altercation. Freedom said Cloud first turned toward him and said, "She’s not going to sleep with you," in response to him cheering for Sophie Cunningham. Freedom said he responded that he was not trying to sleep with Cunningham and was there to support her and "protect women." According to Freedom, Cloud answered with repeated profanity. "She started to drop a lot of F-bombs, and she started to curse a lot, and she started to bark at me," Freedom said. "I’m like, ‘There are lots of kids and teenage girls in the stands idolizing you. This is unacceptable.’" With 1:22 remaining in the third quarter, Cloud scored inside before a timeout, chest-bumped teammate Aicha Coulibaly and walked in Freedom’s direction. Video shows Cloud yelling and pointing as she approached the baseline. Freedom stood, extended his arms, gestured toward Cloud and stepped forward. Security arrived almost immediately while teammates and staff restrained Cloud. Freedom was ejected. Cloud remained in the game and there is no public knowledge of any discipline assigned to her. The Sky said Wintrust Arena security, NBA Security and Chicago police determined that Freedom became a potential threat when he opened his arms, pointed at Cloud and moved toward the playing surface. In a written response obtained by OutKick, the organization said WNBA officials agreed with the decision and would have demanded Freedom’s removal if security had returned him to his seat. Alter said the response was remarkably fast. "It was the quickest decision I’ve ever seen in someone being ejected from a game," he said. But Alter acknowledged that he did not know whether Freedom crossed the baseline. He had not reviewed the officials’ written report and did not possess documentation showing that Chicago police made a separate threat assessment. No report or direct statement from the security entities identified by the Sky has been publicly released. "I can’t tell you what his intent was beyond his actions," Alter said. "I don’t know what was in his head." Freedom insisted there was nothing more in his head—or in his feet. "That was my last step," he said. "I’m telling you right now, I was not gonna take another step. I was gonna stop there." Freedom argued that 11 years in the NBA had taught him where a spectator could and could not stand. "If I step over the baseline, yes, they have every right to throw me out of the game," he said. "I literally simply opened my arms and said, ‘I’m here to protect women.’" The written rules settle more of the warning dispute. Freedom repeatedly argued that security was required to warn him before ejecting him. The WNBA Fan Code of Conduct, however, says guests who fight, throw objects or attempt to enter the court will be "immediately ejected." It does not require a warning for that offense and expressly permits future-game bans. A warning provision does appear in the 2026 WNBA Official Rule Book, but under the narrower category of "Verbal Fan Interference." It applies when verbal abuse interferes with a coach’s ability to communicate with players during a game or huddle. Freedom would have been entitled to a warning under that provision before an ejection for continued verbal interference. If security reasonably determined that he attempted to enter the court, immediate removal was permitted. Alter defended that distinction with the interview’s most incendiary line. "He wasn’t given a warning because certain threats don’t get warnings," Alter said. "To use an extreme example, when you shoot a gun at someone, you don’t get a warning, ‘Don’t do that again.’" Meanwhile, the WNBA rulebook identifies profanity and taunting as unsportsmanlike conduct that can warrant a technical foul. The available evidence does not establish Cloud’s exact language, whether officials heard the alleged profanity or whether her actions required any automatic penalty. But Freedom thinks she should be fined and required to review the league’s player-conduct rules. "Of course, obviously, as an owner, he’s gonna try to do whatever he can to protect his player," Freedom said. "But she should be disciplined for sure." Alter repeatedly declined to say whether Cloud will be penalized while speaking to OutKick. Cloud did not give reporters a detailed account. She instead returned to the political subject online, posting a message of support for transgender people after the game. Sky coach Tyler Marsh defended her as someone who protects her teammates and "people that need to be protected." The Fever won 113-90. Freedom displayed his shirt to the crowd while security escorted him away, spoke with police in the arena lobby and posted that he had been ejected "for supporting WOMEN." Cloud remained with the Sky and spoke with team and league security after the game. Then the organization extended the incident beyond Sunday. Alter announced Tuesday that Freedom was banned from future Sky games at Wintrust Arena unless he could prove that he understood the rules and would no longer present a potential threat. Alter did not identify a formal reinstatement process or explain exactly what Freedom would need to do. "I’m not going to give him a roadmap," Alter said. On Wednesday, Freedom sent a formal letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert that OutKick obtained. He requested an explanation for his ejection, a review of Cloud’s conduct, a refund for his tickets and preservation of arena video, security reports and internal communications. He also asked whether his shirt, advocacy or announced effort to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft influenced the decision. The letter accused the league of selective enforcement and cited other recent security controversies involving messages about transgender participation in women’s sports. One week before the Chicago game, the WNBA acknowledged that security at an Atlanta Dream game acted improperly by directing fans to cover shirts carrying messages on both sides of that debate. "This should not have happened," the league said afterward. The Sky denied that Freedom’s viewpoint or clothing caused his removal. That explanation is supported by the fact that the organization knew he was coming, admitted him in the shirt and allowed him to remain courtside for more than two quarters. Its stated line was the step toward the court. Freedom’s letter nevertheless demanded a written response within five business days. A day later, after hearing Alter’s gun analogy, Freedom raised the stakes again. "Me and my legal team will definitely be taking actions against Chicago Sky and Michael Alter," Freedom said in Wednesday's interview with OutKick. Freedom did not identify a legal claim or provide a filing timeline. The incident and its fallout may have yielded the WNBA and the Sky another PR headache, but also profit. The game averaged 3.31 million viewers across NBC and Peacock and peaked at 3.82 million, making it the most-watched WNBA regular-season game since the league’s opening weekend in 1997 and the third-most watched ever. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91b0852c5335ae104c5082 More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey te 2026-08-28T16:00:05.296Z More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey The backlash against license plate readers comes amid a wave of police abuses of surveillance cameras. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91ae2d2c5335ae104c4fdd Massive Chinese bot farm caught conducting US ‘influence operations’ pushing coordinated online narrative te 2026-08-28T15:50:05.668Z Massive Chinese bot farm caught conducting US ‘influence operations’ pushing coordinated online narrative The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has uncovered a massive suspected Chinese bot farm conducting "influence operations" online in the United States, including pushing an anti-artificial intelligence and anti-data center narrative. This comes as a national debate rages over the costs and benefits of continuing to develop artificial intelligence at breakneck speed and the massive data centers required to power it. The debate also has immense political implications, dividing parties internally as many members of the GOP break with President Donald Trump on AI and data centers. As this national conversation unfolds, X’s Global Government Affairs account said the platform’s safety team identified a bot farm of approximately 200,000 inauthentic Chinese accounts "involved in influence operations." The X team said that within the bot farm, 200 accounts were found posting "in a manner that could manipulate a legitimate debate about American AI and energy policy." BLANCHE URGED TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED FOREIGN INFLUENCE IN FIGHT AGAINST DATA CENTERS According to the platform, posts by these accounts contained claims that AI data centers are driving up household electricity prices and straining the grid. The X team said other accounts also posted AI-generated cartoons depicting data center developers enriching themselves at the public's expense. One image shared by the team depicted horrified citizens across from data center developers with bags of cash with the caption, "Data centers get subsidized while we foot the bill!" Another image read that "the AI industry is booming, but the costs are being borne by ordinary people." Earlier this summer, OpenAI announced that it had banned a "cluster of ChatGPT accounts that likely originated in China" that were being used to generate a "covert influence operation" primarily targeting U.S. audiences. OpenAI said the accounts generated short comments and images similarly claiming that data centers and AI were increasing electricity demand and causing higher costs. The influence campaigns were discovered as debate rages over AI. Critics of AI development say the data centers required to power it harm the environment, drive up electricity costs and decrease neighborhood property values. Proponents, meanwhile, say AI data center development is critical to national security and boosts local economies by creating jobs. REPORT: CHINESE PROPAGANDA, SINGHAM NETWORK, FOREIGN DARK MONEY LINKED TO CAMPAIGNS AGAINST DATA CENTERS Speaking at the White House earlier this week, Trump suggested that the AI industry needs "a little public relations help," pointing to a May Gallup poll that showed a majority of Americans oppose data centers being built in their communities. He said that local communities and states should want to welcome data centers because "the jobs are enormous, and the money paid, the taxes paid are just enormous." "And if you don't take it, you're going to be left behind because there are plenty of places that want it," he added. Meanwhile, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has warned that China benefits from "overreaction" to "AI doomsdaying" in the U.S. as the two countries compete for dominance in the industry. Fetterman wrote that "AI supremacy and energy dominance underpins our national security." FETTERMAN ALIGNS WITH TRUMP ON AI PUSH, WARNS CHINA BENEFITS FROM US 'OVERREACTION' Following the discovery of the Chinese influence campaign, X’s Global Government Affairs team wrote that "we take seriously any attempts to undermine the integrity of the global town square and suspend accounts that violate our Authenticity policy." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The platform said it remains "committed to maintaining an open and authentic platform where people debate topics of public interest." Fox BUSINESS' James Cirrone and Fox News Digital's Michael Sinkewicz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91ae2c2c5335ae104c4fd4 San Diego Padres vs Tampa Bay Rays betting preview: why the first five innings favor McClanahan te 2026-08-28T15:50:04.292Z San Diego Padres vs Tampa Bay Rays betting preview: why the first five innings favor McClanahan I ended up going 1-1 yesterday in the two WNBA plays that I put out for the night. Not the end of the world, but I'm glad we have a full slate of baseball games again today for us to choose from. I'm back at it with some really intriguing games tonight. We have Tarik Skubal returning to Detroit for the first time since he was traded, and honestly, I'd probably fade him as it might be pretty emotional. But, I have my eyes set on a different former Tigers hurler as the Padres take on the Rays. The San Diego Padres have been one of the hotter teams in baseball. They are currently sitting at 72-62 and owner of the final Wild Card spot. This team has more than enough talent, but it seems like they haven't been able to put it together for a full season. I still maintain that if they can get it together in the postseason, they have a roster dangerous enough to win the World Series. Sure, you can probably say that about a lot of teams, but I think it is more true of the Padres than the majority of teams simply due to the talent on the roster. New Padres owner Kwanza Jones puts on a performance for the ages at introductory presser As usual, they went out to add more talent at the trade deadline. One of those additions takes the hill tonight, as Casey Mize comes to the mound. He is 5-7 for the season with a 3.44 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. Mize has struggled on the road a bit more than in his home stadium this season, but the majority of those numbers came when he was with the Tigers. Since coming to San Diego, he has had two strong starts and two awful ones. Rays hitters have rocked Mize in the past, with 12 hits in 29 at-bats, so this could be another ugly one from him. The Tampa Bay Rays are one of the best teams in baseball, and currently own the No. 1 spot in the American League. They probably will be the owner of the spot when the playoffs are finalized. If it isn't them, then it is probably going to be some other American League East team. The Rays would need a complete collapse for them to lose a postseason spot. Based on batting average, this team is the best offensive team in baseball. However, even that success hasn't always translated to runs. The team is at just 17th in the league. The pitching staff has been equally strong for the Rays. They have a 3.78 ERA collectively and a 1.15 WHIP. Throwing today for the Rays is one of their aces, Shane McClanahan. For the season, he is just 9-6, but he owns a 3.10 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. He has been outstanding at home with a 2.32 ERA and holds opponents to just a .189 batting average. He hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in a start since the middle of July, and in 16 of 22 starts, he has held opponents to two or fewer earned runs. Padres hitters are batting just .197 against him. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM I bet on McClanahan last time he pitched when he took on the Orioles. He went five strong innings and didn't allow a run. We are going to back him again here, but I'm going just the first five innings. The bullpen let me down last time, and the Orioles won in 10 innings. I'm taking the Rays to win this one, but just through five innings. I think Mize might struggle, and I think we have a good chance to win both on the run line and money line. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91abd42c5335ae104c4f5d Friend-focused photo sharing app Retro snags $21M te 2026-08-28T15:40:04.334Z Friend-focused photo sharing app Retro snags $21M Retro, a friend-focused photo-sharing app built by former Instagram employees, has raised more than $21 million in Series A funding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91a9812c5335ae104c4f05 ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after judge declines to intervene te 2026-08-28T15:30:09.100Z ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after judge declines to intervene A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who was charged in connection with shooting someone in Minnesota earlier this year was released from lock up in Texas on Thursday. A judge on Wednesday declined to take action to prevent the man's release and force Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to send the individual back to Minnesota. Minnesota officials have been pushing to have the man held as they fight for his extradition in the Hennepin County case. The man, Christian Castro, "was released at 6:59 a.m.," Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino told Fox News Digital in an email on Thursday. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced in May that Castro was "being charged with four counts of assault in the second degree and one count of falsely reporting a crime." JUDGE CLEARS PATH FOR ICE AGENT ACCUSED IN MINNESOTA SHOOTING CASE TO LEAVE TEXAS JAIL "Mr. Castro fired his service weapon at the front door of a home knowing there were people who had just run inside that presented absolutely no harm to him or anyone else," Moriarty asserted, saying the bullet hit Julio Sosa-Celis in the leg and eventually lodged "in the wall of a child's bedroom." Castro was arrested in Texas, and Minnesota has been pressing for Texas to extradite him from the Lone Star State. 'POLITICAL STUNT' PROSECUTION OF ICE AGENT FOR 'ROAD RAGE' PROVOKES HEATED DHS RESPONSE U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.'s Wednesday order denying a temporary restraining order declared, "In May, the State of Minnesota charged Castro with various crimes based on that incident. By the time these charges arose, however, Castro was no longer in Minnesota, leading a county judge to issue a nationwide warrant for his arrest. When authorities in the State of Texas arrested Castro in late May, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz initiated the process under the Extradition Act of 1793 and the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act to secure Castro’s extradition to Minnesota." "Under the UCEA, Castro can be detained on the strength of the Minnesota warrant only until August 27, 2026. As the day approached, and fearing that Castro will flee into Mexico should he be released, Minnesota made repeated inquiries of Texas regarding the status of the extradition request. On August 18, having not received a definitive answer, Minnesota filed this action, alleging that Governor Abbott 'has refused' to sign a rendition warrant, violating the Extradition Clause of the United States Constitution, the Extradition Act, and the UCEA," the order stated. ABBOTT TAUNTS FAR-LEFT AG WITH FIERY WARNING OVER ICE EXTRADITION FIGHT: 'SUCH BAD LAWYERS' "Minnesota moves for a temporary restraining order to avoid Castro’s release before Governor Abbott signs a rendition warrant. On August 25, the Court held a hearing on the request. Based on the record and the applicable law, the Court concludes that Minnesota fails to satisfy the requirements for the issuance of a temporary restraining order," the judge's order noted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91a9802c5335ae104c4efc Trump admin blocks more than $1.6B in potentially improper Medicare lab payments, agency says te 2026-08-28T15:30:08.179Z Trump admin blocks more than $1.6B in potentially improper Medicare lab payments, agency says Federal officials have blocked or clawed back more than $1.6 billion in potentially improper Medicare laboratory payments since President Donald Trump returned to office, including $732 million tied to 157 lab providers booted from the program for alleged fraud. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said the labs were suspected of billing Medicare for tests that were never performed, tests patients did not need and services billed at higher rates than they should have been. "When laboratories bill Medicare for tests they never performed, it drains the Medicare Trust Fund and diverts resources away from beneficiaries who need them," CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said. DOJ CHARGES 19 DEFENDANTS IN ALLEGED $4M PHILADELPHIA MEDICARE AND MEDICAID FRAUD In one case, the owner of a consulting company enrolled 14 labs in Medicare and billed the program more than $24 million, even though CMS said none of the labs appeared to be operating. CMS has since held back $12 million in payments to the labs and recovered another $7 million. Eleven of the 14 labs have been removed from Medicare, while the remaining three are still under investigation. CMS said it is using artificial intelligence and other technology to sift through Medicare claims and spot unusual billing that could be a sign of fraud. The technology looks for billing that falls outside normal patterns and can flag suspicious claims for closer scrutiny. CMS can then hold, reject or deny a claim before Medicare pays it. Of the $1.6 billion cited by the agency, more than $500 million in suspected fraudulent payments were stopped through 185 payment suspensions after CMS investigated 600 labs. "The previous administration treated our taxpayer-funded programs as piggy banks for fraudsters," the White House told Fox News Digital. "That is no longer the case, thanks to President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Dr. Oz, who is an anti-fraud superstar." TREASURY HAILS SUCCESS OF ANTI-FRAUD PROCESS THAT FLAGGED AND PREVENTED $99 MILLION IN PAYMENTS TO DEAD PEOPLE The agency also recovered more than $276 million in overpayments made to 442 suspect labs and said another $127 million in potentially fraudulent payments was prevented after 85 cases were referred to law enforcement. CMS pointed to two recent cases in Texas as examples of labs suspected of billing Medicare for services they did not provide. One lab began billing Medicare in late February. CMS said it caught the suspicious activity early and denied $1.2 million in claims. The lab then changed the way it billed Medicare in early April in an apparent attempt to get around the agency’s safeguards, according to CMS. Officials continued watching its claims and stopped more than $150,000 in additional payments before removing the provider from Medicare later that month. DR OZ SAYS 800 HOSPICE PROVIDERS SUSPENDED IN CALIFORNIA OVER ALLEGED $1B MEDICARE FRAUD SCHEME Another Texas lab began billing heavily in May after submitting test claims two days earlier in the year. CMS denied $1.9 million in claims and captured another $1.7 million in payments. The lab remains under review and could be removed from Medicare. The lab cases are part of a wider Trump administration push to combat improper Medicare billing involving medical equipment, hospice care, skin treatments and other services. CMS said its Medicare fraud prevention efforts saved $42 billion in fiscal year 2025. So far in 2026, the agency says it has identified $1.8 billion in Medicare overpayments and recovered $378 million in overpayments from post-payment reviews. Since Jan. 1, CMS has also frozen more than $371 million in Medicare payments involving 267 providers and suppliers. That includes more than $226 million in suspected improper billing for medical equipment, more than $53 million involving skin treatments and more than $23 million involving hospice providers. "We won't stop until we've restored program integrity and ensured that fraudsters have nowhere left to hide," Oz said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91a97f2c5335ae104c4ef3 Taylor Sheridan's Landman faces lengthy wait as season 3 production timeline revealed te 2026-08-28T15:30:07.067Z Taylor Sheridan's Landman faces lengthy wait as season 3 production timeline revealed "Landman" fans better be ready to wait for new episodes. Taylor Sheridan's hit show about the oil business in Texas with Billy Bob Thornton leading the way is an exceptional series. It has plenty of dark moments like much of Sheridan's other works, but it also has the perfect blend of light-hearted moments and comedy. 'LANDMAN' STAR SAM ELLIOTT SAYS FANS FLOCK TO HIT SHOW TO ESCAPE THE ‘S---' IN THE WORLD TODAY The drama is also mega-popular with TV fans. Viewers have been eager to get an update on when it will return. Spoiler: not for some time. Season two of "Landman" came to an end on January 18, 2026. There had been some hope that maybe season three would premiere this year. That's not going to happen. Star James Jordan addressed the status earlier in August with comments that flew under the radar until ScreenRant made them go viral this week. "I believe we’re bringing back the same director, Stephen Kay, who I adore. So it’s going to be a great ride. We start that sometime in September and we’ll shoot that through the first quarter of next year," Jordan told Us Weekly. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE If production is going into the first quarter of 2027, then "Landman" fans 100% aren't getting season three in 2026. That's absolutely not happening. At best, fans might be looking at a release at some point between May 2027 and late summer 2027. ALI LARTER DEFENDS TAYLOR SHERIDAN'S WRITING OF FEMALE CHARACTERS, CALLING CRITICISM A 'FALSE NARRATIVE' Ideal? No, but delays sometimes happen. In fact, they happen all the time in the entertainment industry. What I can say with complete certainty is that fans will be more than happy to wait as long as Taylor Sheridan's show returns with the same excellence fans saw in the first two seasons. All will be fine as long as the product meets expectations, and when it comes to Sheridan, it almost always does. What do you hope to see in "Landman" season three? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91a72a2c5335ae104c4ea0 Engelbert Humperdinck makes blunt admission about mysterious decades-long Tom Jones feud te 2026-08-28T15:20:10.424Z Engelbert Humperdinck makes blunt admission about mysterious decades-long Tom Jones feud Engelbert Humperdinck said this week that he and Tom Jones were friends for a "long time" before their decades-long rift, and he doesn’t know what tore them apart. "To this day, I still think that Tom is probably one of the best singers the world has ever known, you know, and we don't speak to each other," the "Release Me" singer told Raymond Arroyo on his "Arroyo Grande" podcast on Wednesday. He continued, "I don't know. Something happened and it just went." SAMMY HAGAR BURIES DECADES-LONG FEUD WITH DAVID LEE ROTH AFTER TOUR DATES ARE AXED He denied that it had anything to do with another woman, as some rumors have suggested. "I don't know what it is, you know, it just happened after my manager died," Humperdinck said. "He died of cancer, and then right after that, because I left Gordon [Mills] before he passed away, and he took umbrage to that, I guess, for some reason, but I can't tell you, I don't know why." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Mills, who died in 1986, also managed Jones at the same time. "To this day, I would embrace him if he ever put his hand out to me," he continued. "There's no point, there's no — I don't like animosity. I don't hate the man. As a matter of fact, I love his singing, you know, and I think he's been a great asset to the world of music." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS As someone who was successful before him, Humperdink said the "It's Not Unusual" singer taught him a lot about the business. The legendary '60s crooners were even roommates in London for a time when their careers were starting. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "We had a good relationship in the early years, and what has happened now is something I can't put my finger on, but I really hope that one day, like Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, we'll be together again." Fox News Digital has reached out to Jones’ reps for comment. Jones, 86, told The Sun in 2024, Humperdinck "has tried, but I don’t want to talk." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91a7272c5335ae104c4e97 Man accused of posing as 49ers player in $1.3M romance scam appeared in video obtained by OutKick te 2026-08-28T15:20:07.650Z Man accused of posing as 49ers player in $1.3M romance scam appeared in video obtained by OutKick OutKick obtained a video in late 2024 that appears to show Daejon Labrayae Love signing what he represented to be an NFL contract. When the cameraman asks Love who he is signing with, Love responds, "Niners, you already know, Niner gang." OutKick did not publish a story at the time because we could not independently verify Love’s claimed NFL affiliation and had no evidence that he had sought or received money from women. The material suggested Love was using a purported 49ers affiliation to impress women but didn't indicate an investment scheme. MORE DETAILS ABOUT JED YORK'S ARREST IN A PROSTITUTION STING COME TO LIGHT AND BEGS QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 49ERS Now, newly unsealed federal court records provide a far different account. An FBI affidavit says Love filmed himself "supposedly signing an employment contract with the 49ers" while claiming he would be a wide receiver for the team. The video obtained by OutKick appears to match the affidavit’s description. Representatives for the NFL and 49ers told investigators Love had never been employed by the team or the league, according to the affidavit. On Aug. 25, 2026, the Justice Department announced that Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, were charged in Portland, Oregon, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. Federal authorities allege Love and Chan used a false 49ers persona, a lavish lifestyle, fictitious investment accounts and romantic relationships to defraud 26 women in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California out of about $1.3 million. The affidavit says Love allegedly portrayed himself to women as an NFL player for the 49ers or a wealthy Swiss real estate developer. Chan allegedly posed as Love’s financial advisor, joining three-way FaceTime calls with women and displaying purported investment gains. Investigators said Love posted misleading photographs, videos and statements online to support the 49ers claim. FORMER COLLEGE BASKETBALL GUARD KERR KRIISA INDICTED IN ALLEGED $2.2M WIRE FRAUD SCHEME The FBI also said Love posted screen-recorded videos that appeared to show legitimate NFL players, with the original posters’ information removed. According to the affidavit, Love then presented the videos as his own to convince women he played for the 49ers. Agents identified three videos from Love’s iCloud accounts that had been shared roughly 185 times, including with numerous alleged victims. Two showed Love wearing a 49ers jacket, according to the affidavit. In one video, Love allegedly said San Francisco "offered me the most money," claimed he had received a signing bonus and said he attended team meetings and workouts. The affidavit says Love also claimed friendships with current and former NFL players Tyreek Hill, Antonio Brown and John Brown, and used those purported relationships to explain how he received tryout invitations. Investigators said Love’s financial records showed no identifiable legitimate income and no direct deposits or payroll checks from the 49ers or another legitimate employer. Court records also describe how investigators say Love built his image online and in person. The FBI said Love spent more than $1,160 at Green Gridiron, a website that sells custom football helmets. Investigators also found purchases from Prop Money Inc., which sells realistic fake cash for movies, and from companies that sell social media followers, likes and views. Love posted photos in 49ers apparel and was photographed with a 49ers helmet. He also had a 49ers-themed "LOVE 1" cake. The affidavit alleges Love used phone applications to create fake bank and investment account balances that he then showed women as proof of his wealth and investment success. In January 2024, according to the affidavit, Love asked Chan to make a screenshot showing a $3.4 million account balance. The following month, investigators say Love asked Chan to create a stock account appearing to be worth $11 million. SHE DIDN’T EXIST, BUT THE MONEY DID: A REAL INFLUENCER SOUNDS THE ALARM ON AI DECEPTION The government alleges Chan helped give the alleged scheme credibility by posing as Love’s financial advisor. Chan allegedly exchanged messages with Love about fictitious investment opportunities, then joined FaceTime calls in which women were shown false investment gains. Love and Chan were arrested together at Boise Airport on Aug. 24, 2026, according to the Justice Department. The complaint lists an alleged offense window of February 2022 through March 2026, while the Justice Department said the alleged scheme continued until the Aug. 24 arrests. The affidavit identifies Chan as 18 but does not list his date of birth. Under the government’s timeline, Chan would have been 13 or 14 when the alleged scheme began. In the affidavit’s first detailed account from February 2022, Love allegedly told a woman within days of meeting her on a dating app to invest $10,000 with Chan. In a separate Idaho filing, prosecutors asked a judge to detain Love pending his transfer to Oregon. The government alleged Love was wearing 49ers apparel when he was arrested and that agents later found $3,000 in cash and 49ers gear, including a helmet, in an Airbnb associated with him. As of publication, OutKick could not immediately verify whether detention or transfer rulings had been entered following their scheduled initial appearances. Prosecutors also said in their Idaho detention motion that Love was in Boise while actively trying to defraud three additional Idaho victims. The San Francisco 49ers and Love’s attorney did not respond to requests for comment before publication. Love and Chan are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91a01d2c5335ae104c4c51 House Dem's 'Lake Natalie' jab at Trump aide sets social media ablaze: 'Stay classy' te 2026-08-28T14:50:05.321Z House Dem's 'Lake Natalie' jab at Trump aide sets social media ablaze: 'Stay classy' A House Democrat's jab at one of President Donald Trump's most loyal aides prompted a firestorm on social media. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., is getting heat from the right and praise from the left after she quipped about Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario.  "Let’s just call it Lake Natalie so we know you’ll start protecting our Great Lakes," she wrote on X. Trump signed an order on Thursday renaming one of the five Great Lakes "Lake America" amid an ongoing trade dispute with Canada. HOUSE DEM DEBBIE DINGELL PLACES TRUMP'S LAKE ONTARIO NAME CHANGE IN THE CROSSHAIRS Dingell's comment appears to be aimed at Trump aide Natalie Harp, a close confidante of the president, whom Democrats have seized on after she was reportedly one of the small group of people who joined Trump on a separate plane after a potential Iranian plot to take down Air Force One. The comment has prompted fierce backlash from Trump allies who accuse Democrats of unfairly targeting a White House aide trying to do her job — a sentiment that was on full display online this week. JON OSSOFF DODGES ON WHY HE INVOKED TRUMP AIDE'S NAME DURING GEORGIA CAMPAIGN RALLY "You're being exactly who I said Democrats were all along. You don't care about protecting women from sexism/misogyny. You just care if they have an R behind their name," GOP commentator Melik Abdul wrote on X. Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Robert "Buzz" Patterson said, "Wow. Stay classy, Michigan." OBAMA STRATEGIST TURNS ON RISING DEM STAR OVER VIRAL TRUMP ATTACK: 'GRATUITOUS AND UNNECESSARY' "Ouch! Not so nice to a young woman staffer .. i suspect your target is the President but it is not nice to the young staffer.. why does she deserve this ? …this all started with a snarky comment by a dem senator," veteran news anchor Greta Van Susteren wrote. Van Susteren was referencing a comment by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., that kicked off the frenzy over Harp in the first place. Ossoff said during a rally that Trump would rather "build his ballroom and travel with Natalie" than do the job of president. CNN, MS NOW HAVE MENTIONED TRUMP AIDE NATALIE HARP HUNDREDS OF TIMES SINCE OSSOFF'S VIRAL JAB "Is this the new move when a dem wants to pretend they’re relevant?" former Trump spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko wrote on X. Pundit Rich Baris wrote, "We're starting to see glimmers of the Ole' Democrat crazy we all have come to know in the Trump Era." But left-wing social media circles cheered Dingell on. "Debbie wins the Internet today, full stop," wrote former conservative lawyer and failed congressional candidate George Conway. Democrat Janice Hough wrote, "Rep. Debbie, I was not familiar with your game." "Debbie hits a grand slam," quipped Norman Ornstein, contributing editor for The Atlantic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91a01a2c5335ae104c4c42 For Once, a New York Jet Is Destined to Win Something te 2026-08-28T14:50:02.773Z For Once, a New York Jet Is Destined to Win Something A House race in Arizona pits Jay Feely, a former Jets kicker, against Amish Shah, a former sideline doctor for the team. Jets fans in the district say it’s a welcome distraction from all the losing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a919dc42c5335ae104c4b83 Apple TV is raising its subscription prices again te 2026-08-28T14:40:04.502Z Apple TV is raising its subscription prices again Now, Apple TV subscriptions will cost $14.99 per month, up from its previous price of $12.99 per month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a919b6f2c5335ae104c4a86 Biden-honored Iraqi official lands on US terror watchlist as Trump State Dept revokes visa te 2026-08-28T14:30:07.559Z Biden-honored Iraqi official lands on US terror watchlist as Trump State Dept revokes visa FIRST ON FOX: Four years ago, Taif Sami Mohammed was being celebrated by the United States as one of the world’s most courageous women. Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised the senior Iraqi official as the country’s "Iron Woman," crediting her with stopping bribes, uncovering schemes that enriched corrupt officials and fighting corruption despite threats against her. Today, Mohammed is believed to be outside Iraq, on the U.S. terrorist watchlist and can no longer enter the United States. A State Department official told Fox News Digital that the department revoked Mohammed’s visa this week, marking a dramatic reversal for an official who received one of the Biden administration’s highest-profile awards for women in 2022. "While the Biden State Department shamefully celebrated and awarded foreigners who threaten our nation, the Trump State Department revokes their visas and ensures these individuals are removed from our country," Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Dylan Johnson told Fox News Digital. TRUMP ADMIN EYES HISTORIC MASS VISA REVOCATION TARGETING UP TO 200K ASYLUM SEEKERS: REPORT "Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio, suspected terrorists will never be allowed to remain in the United States." The State Department did not immediately provide details about when Mohammed was placed on the terrorist watchlist or the intelligence that led to that determination. Mohammed’s fall from Washington’s favor had been building publicly for more than a year. Republican lawmakers previously accused her of helping facilitate terrorist financing through Iraq’s financial system and urged the Trump administration to take action against her. Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Greg Steube, R-Fla., called Mohammed a "key enabler of terrorist funding in Iraq" and pushed the administration to impose sanctions. Those allegations stand in stark contrast to how the Biden administration described Mohammed when it selected her for the State Department’s International Women of Courage Award in 2022. At the time, Mohammed was Iraq’s deputy finance minister and director general of its budget department. The State Department described her as a "frontline leader against corrupt practices" who had been integral to preventing corruption in Iraq’s budget. Blinken went further during the March 2022 awards ceremony, saying Mohammed had "stopped bribes" and uncovered efforts to inflate government payrolls and enrich corrupt officials. The ceremony, hosted by Blinken and featuring remarks from then-first lady Jill Biden, honored twelve women whom the State Department said had shown extraordinary courage and leadership. Mohammed later rose to become Iraq’s finance minister, overseeing the federal budget, government spending and Baghdad’s financial relationship with Iraq’s Kurdistan region. Her troubles have since spread beyond Washington. An Iraqi court summoned Mohammed and placed her on a judicial wanted list as authorities widened a corruption investigation into former senior government officials, IraqiNews reported Aug. 9, 2025, citing sources familiar with the proceedings. FBI BRINGS IRAQI MAN ACCUSED OF COORDINATING NEARLY 20 TERROR ATTACKS IN EUROPE TO FACE TRIAL IN NEW YORK According to the report, Mohammed is believed to be outside Iraq and has not been detained. The court action is part of an investigation and does not establish that she committed wrongdoing. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The investigation grew out of a broader corruption probe involving government contracts and large sums of public money and has reached other former Iraqi officials, according to the report. Mohammed’s placement on the U.S. terrorist watchlist represents a separate and potentially more serious development. The State Department has not said whether it is connected to the terrorist financing allegations raised by members of Congress, the Iraqi corruption investigation or other intelligence gathered by the U.S. government. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9199162c5335ae104c4a12 Dolly Parton slept as little as 3 hours, did her own hair and makeup on set, co-star Danica McKellar says te 2026-08-28T14:20:06.273Z Dolly Parton slept as little as 3 hours, did her own hair and makeup on set, co-star Danica McKellar says Dolly Parton's former co-star, Danica McKellar, is sharing who the country music legend really was when the cameras weren't rolling. During an interview with Fox News Digital, McKellar said that Parton told her that she would only sleep three to five hours a night and then wake up and do her own hair and make-up. "She told me she only slept three to five hours a night. She was always dreaming stuff up and just busy. She'd sleep on her big travel bus, if she was traveling and doing things, and wake up early in the morning... She did her own hair and makeup, her own wig and her own makeup. And she'd get to work," McKellar said. McKellar's professional relationship with Parton began through Parton's Imagination Library, which included McKellar’s children’s book, "Goodnight, Numbers," in its literacy program. DOLLY PARTON'S LIFE IN HER OWN WORDS: FROM SMOKY MOUNTAINS POVERTY TO COUNTRY MUSIC IMMORTALITY McKellar later narrated the documentary "The Library That Dolly Built" before pitching the idea for the 2019 Hallmark movie "Christmas at Dollywood," in which she starred opposite Parton. While working with Parton, McKellar told Fox News Digital that the "9 to 5" singer was "everything that you hope she could possibly be and much more." "She's incredible, great work ethic. She wanted to rehearse a lot and I was like, 'I would love to rehearse with you.' I'd love to just be in her presence. She was incredible. She walked on the set and made everyone feel comfortable because people were so nervous to meet Dolly Parton." "And she just walked on this set and said, 'Merry Christmas everybody.' Like to the whole room and everyone just was charmed, like that was it," she said. WATCH: Dolly Parton slept just 3 hours and did her own hair and makeup, co-star recalls GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE WATCH: Dolly Parton charmed everyone on set with one simple Christmas greeting, co-star says LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Parton died Aug. 25, 2026, at age 80 after what her team described as a brief battle with cancer. The country music icon died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville surrounded by loved ones. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE McKellar believes Parton would want her legacy to remind people to treat one another with kindness. "Because she knew how to make everybody feel good about themselves," McKellar said. "That's what she taught me the most. And what I think is her message for the world, treat each other kindly. You have a choice. You have so much power, more power than you realize." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9199152c5335ae104c4a09 Country singer Lauren Alaina credits small-town Georgia roots for strong work ethic, faith te 2026-08-28T14:20:05.335Z Country singer Lauren Alaina credits small-town Georgia roots for strong work ethic, faith Country singer Lauren Alaina is thankful for her small town roots and the lessons they taught her. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 31-year-old singer spoke about her upcoming album, "Stages," and shared why she credits growing up in Rossville, Georgia for her success and her work ethic. "I come from a long line of hardworking people and believers and dreamers in their own way, whatever their path was," she said. "Mine obviously looked very different than the rest of my family because my working hard and my dreaming was leaving home and going to a new place, which people don't do a ton in Rossville, Georgia." She explained that not only did she learn the importance of working hard from growing up in her small town, but also of "being kind, being grateful [and] being funny," saying she got her "sense of humor from back home for sure." One of "the biggest lessons" she learned, growing up in her small town, is to keep "working hard and being kind to people, and if you work hard, it pays off." WATCH: Lauren Alaina credits her small town upbringing for her work ethic and faith "I do think my work ethic definitely came from watching every one of my family. My mom worked really hard, my dad worked really hard, and my grandparents. They all had very different careers and different lives, but they just worked really hard and they kept their faith strong." As an adult, she is now "thankful" to have grown up where she did and to have a strong faith and work ethic as some of the things were instilled in her throughout her upbringing. Alaina is gearing up for the release of her fourth studio album, "Stages," which she calls "a deeply personal album," which covers three different phases of her life. "It feels like it represents me fully because I feel like I finally landed in the place of who I am supposed to be in this stage of my life," she said. "And I was able to kind of take a look back and share all of my stories. I'm really proud of it. It's a deeply personal album. It's really fun too. It's not overly serious. It is serious in parts and carefree and my mid 20s in parts and represents my hometown in parts as well. So I'm very proud of that." The "Road Less Traveled" singer admits that each stage was hard for her to revisit, be it her parents' divorce, navigating heartbreak and losing her father unexpectedly. WATCH: Lauren Alaina titled her latest album 'Stages' to represent the different phases of her life CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER There are bright spots in there too, including when she met her husband and when she welcomed her daughter. "I closed the album with a song called 'Heaven Sent,' which is one of my favorites, and it's about my dad sending my daughter for me to help me heal and move forward," she said. "But the songs about my dad are definitely the hardest. It's the biggest loss I've ever gone through. It's still very hard, but the songs about him are incredibly difficult." Alaina got her start when she was a teenager as a contestant on "American Idol." She competed on the show's 10th season in 2011. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When speaking with Fox News Digital, Alaina said if she could go back and talk to her 15-year-old self, she would tell her, "Thank you so much because this decision you're making changes your life so much." WATCH: Lauren Alaina would thank her 15-year-old self for taking a risk on 'American Idol' "All the things that you dream of having, you get them," she said. "I mean, the journey obviously looked completely different than my 15-year-old self could have ever imagined, and there were highs, there were lows, there were ups, there was downs, but I wish I could just tell her about the stage of life I'm in now. Where my career's doing really well. I have this amazing husband and this beautiful little girl and, like all of our dreams came true." "Stages" is out now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9196c32c5335ae104c49d9 Yavapai County supervisors reject YCSO’s new APLRs te 2026-08-28T14:10:11.105Z Yavapai County supervisors reject YCSO’s new APLRs Three Ekin Patrol mobile license plate reader cameras pulled off consent agenda and unanimously denied The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected contracts for three Ekin Patrol automated license plate readers for the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office at its Aug. 19 meeting. The ALPR Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91920e2c5335ae104c492c Judge again freezes Trump mail-voting rule, citing states’ constitutional election power te 2026-08-28T13:50:06.864Z Judge again freezes Trump mail-voting rule, citing states’ constitutional election power Volunteers at the Denver Clerk and Recorder's office check and organize primary ballots on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Fraieli/Colorado Newsline) A federal judge froze for two weeks a Trump administration regulation to restrict mail voting late Thursday, calling the U.S. Postal Service rule a violation of states’ power to administer elections. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s temporary restraining order reinstated a pause that she had lifted just a day earlier, following a U.S. Supreme Court procedural ruling Monday that allowed the administration to implement the policy. The federal government will likely appeal Thursday night’s order. Throughout months of litigation, Talwani, whom President Barack Obama appointed to the Massachusetts federal court bench in 2013, has shown strong skepticism about President Donald Trump’s power to compel states to overhaul their mail voting systems. She did so again Thursday, saying the government had not produced any evidence of fraudulent mail voting that the rule was intended to fix. The voting rights groups and Democratic states that sued, however, had shown that voters would be disenfranchised in the Nov. 3 midterm elections if the rule remains in place then, she wrote. “The USPS’s interest in correcting an unsubstantiated problem through likely unconstitutional means is dwarfed by the overwhelming risk of pervasive disenfranchisement of citizens who need access to mail ballots in order to vote,” Talwani said. The Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled Monday the two dozen Democratic state officials had sued too early when they challenged Trump’s executive order that USPS had not yet codified in a final rule. The ruling did not mention that the Postal Service had actually published a final rule the previous business day, Aug. 21. The states and voting rights groups promptly refiled lawsuits Wednesday to challenge the final rule, asking Talwani to keep it from taking effect while the case proceeded. In the interim, the Trump administration forged ahead with the rule’s implementation, publishing an FAQ earlier Thursday on various aspects of the rule and arguing in court that it was not seeking to take over election administration. The rule creates new requirements for mail ballot envelopes, which states say would present a major challenge to complete before this year’s elections. It also requires states to send the federal government lists of voting-age citizens, which would be cross-referenced with federal citizenship data, and forbids the Postal Service from delivering or collecting ballots from people who are not confirmed to be eligible voters through that process. Trump and administration officials have characterized the rule as a tool for election integrity and Trump has long claimed fraud was rampant in mail voting, without ever providing evidence. All states allow some form of mail voting. Eight states, primarily in the West, and the District of Columbia, mail ballots to every registered voter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91920d2c5335ae104c490c Viral nature video captures stunning albino deer in Wisconsin Northwoods, and it lives up to the hype te 2026-08-28T13:50:05.674Z Viral nature video captures stunning albino deer in Wisconsin Northwoods, and it lives up to the hype An epic nature video is going viral for all the right reasons. We've been pumping out nature content left and right here at OutKick following the launch of OutKick Outdoors. The content machine never ends. Fortunately, the nature topic is one of the easiest topics on the internet when it comes to golden footage and photos. TWO KANGAROOS THROW PUNCHES LIKE UFC FIGHTERS IN AUSTRALIAN MAN'S BACKYARD IN VIRAL VIDEO That leads us to one of the coolest videos that we've seen in a long time. Instagram user @joelord_wi shared a video this week that is nothing short of absolutely incredible. The footage going viral on Instagram shows an albino buck with a massive rack running across a road in Wisconsin. WISCONSIN TEEN'S TURKEY HUNT TAKES A WILD TURN WHEN A BOBCAT LUNGES AND GRABS HIS ARM ON CAMERA "Well I hope this was a good omen for fishing this week in the Wisconsin Northwoods. Can’t explain what it was like getting so close to such a majestic Unicorn! Wild Wisconsin, albino whitetail," he captioned the video. That certainly sums it up well. BEAR CUBS SPAR ON WOMAN'S FRONT PORCH IN ADORABLE VIRAL NATURE VIDEO, REACTIONS POUR IN Check out the stunning footage below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. That's certainly some of the coolest nature footage that I've seen in a long time. Seeing an albino deer never gets old. JORDAN DAVIS FACES FAN BACKLASH OVER HAWAII AXIS DEER HUNT DESPITE STRONG CONSERVATION BACKING My brother-in-law captured footage of an albino deer back in 2024 that you can see below. While the exact number of albino deer in Wisconsin isn't known, it's estimated that one out of every 30,000 births of white-tail deer are albino. I grew up in Wisconsin and spent countless hours outdoors. I've seen an albino deer in-person one time in my entire life. That's what makes seeing one so incredibly special. It might only happen once, if it happens at all. What do you think of the footage? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91920c2c5335ae104c4903 Hillary Clinton's dig at Trump over Lake Ontario name change sparks viral backlash: 'Shooting blanks' te 2026-08-28T13:50:04.648Z Hillary Clinton's dig at Trump over Lake Ontario name change sparks viral backlash: 'Shooting blanks' Former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton found herself on the wrong end of social media criticism after taking issue with President Donald Trump’s move to rename Lake Ontario amid a heated trade war with Canada. "It's Lake Ontario," Clinton posted on Thursday, inserting herself into the debate stemming from Trump’s executive order instructing the Department of Interior to refer to the lake as "Lake America" from now on. Clinton, whose X account does not allow replies, was immediately mocked by conservatives over her failed presidential run against Trump as the post surpassed 3 million views in just a few hours. "It’s not President Hillary Clinton…and never will be," conservative commentator CJ Pearson posted on X. CLINTON’S EYEBROW-RAISING SOCIALISM TAKE SPARKS BRUTAL MOCKERY: ‘DEFINITION OF INSANITY’ "Trump Controls the News Cycle Volume 87187585124782," former Trump DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin posted on X. "It’s President Donald J. Trump," the Republican National Committee (RNC) posted on X. "And you’ll never be President," Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., posted on X. ‘CAPTAIN CANADA’ FIREBRAND UNLOADS ON TRUMP WITH PROFANE ONE-LINER AS TRADE WAR ESCALATES "Loser says what?" conservative commentator Jillian King Anderson posted on X. "Democrats preferring Canada to America is the least surprising thing I’ve seen all day," conservative commentator Michael Knowles posted on X. "Hillary's out here shooting blanks ," conservative radio host Vince Coglianese posted on X. Trump's move to rename the lake, which sits on the U.S.-Canada border, came amid a breakdown in trade between both nations, with Trump accusing Ottawa of unfair trade practices. The U.S. imposed new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods such as wine, furniture and dairy products, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said U.S. trade demands proved Washington wanted to "destroy our major industries," including autos, steel and aluminum. "Canada has been ripping us off for a long time on trade," Trump said Thursday. "Very sadly, even the military, you know, we defend Canada for nothing. We don't get anything. They don't pay us to defend Canada." Trump previously used geographic names to make political statements, ordering the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in January 2025. "The Lake of America was something I've been thinking about for a long time, actually. As you know, we took something called the Gulf of Mexico — we changed it — and now it's very routinely the Gulf of America," Trump said in the Oval Office on Thursday. Several prominent Democrats have come out against the name change, including New York's Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul who said New York, which borders the lake's southern side, "won't be calling it that." Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano contributed to this report . . Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a918fb62c5335ae104c46ff Jena Sims makes a golf commercial that won't get canceled, 12U football coaches tangle & Chris Sale's shutout te 2026-08-28T13:40:06.482Z Jena Sims makes a golf commercial that won't get canceled, 12U football coaches tangle & Chris Sale's shutout Welcome to the final Friday Screencaps for August where we give thanks to the patio gods for the great weather we're about to experience this weekend. I'm talking 80 degrees and sunny today. 82 and sunny Saturday and 87 and sunny on Sunday. Here's what I want you to do right now. Go hide all the pumpkin spice candles your wife has out. Replace them with Yankee Candle's 'Sun & Sand' candles. Or a variation. If you don't have that scene, go buy it today on your lunch break. It's still summer, dammit! Moving along....what a week for the golf industry and commercials. I'm sure you guys have been following the Good Good vs. Callaway drama. Let this serve as a reminder that it isn't hard to make a golf commercial. For example, look at how Chili's made this commercial, or social media content, with PGA golf wife Jena Sims. This is how you make a golf commercial that won't get canceled. BACKLASH OVER GOOD GOOD GOLF AD GOES TOO FAR AS STORES PULL MERCHANDISE, PGA TOUR EVENT POTENTIALLY CANCELED You hire a hot woman. You have her hit a golf ball off a cart barn, everyone laughs, the hot woman smiles, everyone feels great and woke mobs don't even blink. "At least I look cute," Sims says as she hits one off the barn. Exactly. 📩 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 • Thank you to all of you who took time to subscribe this week to the Screencaps YouTube page. I had no idea so many people would want to hear my take on viral videos, but here we are over 1k and rolling along. • Screencaps Jr. turns 14 today. The best part about this age for me is watching him handle himself in public. Wednesday night, he needed new spikes for cross-country, so I took him to the local running shoe store. When we walked in, I told him to handle the conversation with the clerk, who is a cross-country runner himself. I stayed out of it.    One of my biggest goals with my kids is for them to be able to handle themselves in public and have the ability to read a room. He handled himself the other night like a pro. It was fun to watch. • Speaking of running, the road to the Ohio Jr. High State Championships starts tomorrow in Celina, OH. I still can't believe where we're at today vs. a year ago with cross-country. I had never been to a cross-country event. I'd never watched it online. Not a single immediate family member had ever run. NFL ENDS PRO BOWL AFTER DECADES OF DECLINING INTEREST, WILL TURN ALL-STAR GAME INTO AN AWARD FOR 88 PLAYERS Now? We're pumped up to get on the road and drive 90 minutes to watch a 12-minute race. The hope is that he'll be running sub-12 to start the season. We'll see. There's a sinus cold going through the house. It's time to power through. God bless those of you who deal with this stuff week after week. I love watching football, but I don't think I could possibly stand to be living inside this world. – Tom T. loves having football back: Just sitting here watching the Maine Black Bears v Towson State (MD) Tigers on Monumental Sports Network… football is back. I don’t know what it is about the game that has drawn me in since I was 6 years old. I only played organized football for 3 years, but I love it wholeheartedly. I sat in front of the TV by myself as a kid and watched it all… Archie Griffin, Sonny Jergenson, Army v Navy, Anthony Davis and USC v Notre Dame.. an epic comeback, Bear Bryant, #1 Buckeyes getting beat on the last play by Sparty, ABC World Wide of Sports and Keith Jackson. Fast forward to App State beating Michigan, tailgates, fantasy football. Here is a re-cap of that Buckeye v Sparty game … The Upset That Time Forgot: MSU Topples No. 1 Ohio State - Pigskin Dispatch Football is great because we all still care. These games are more compelling than any Premier League or World Cup match. God Bless the USA and God Bless football! – Jess in Alabama emails: CHRIS SALE! That’s it. And hopefully the site can have a few headlines today featuring the Braves surprisingly sweeping the Dodgers instead of the WNBA. Thanks for all you do! Kinsey: Why was Sale's kid shocked? His dad was allowed to go back out and pitch the 9th inning in a 1-0 game while nearing 100 pitches. Sales ended up with 109 pitches. Why is this impressive? Because no pitcher in Major League Baseball has more than one complete game shutout this season. There have been just nine this season. – Jase asks: What do you think about the NFL discontinuing the Pro Bowl as a game? I'm surprised it took this long. The only All-Star Game I still watch is MLB. Kinsey: I'm convinced the NFL will replace it with some sort of flag football championship. Don't think for a second the NFL is going to give up that weekend to the NBA. That's not happening. They're cooking up something and with flag football at the 2028 Olympics, I'm expecting them to use this open weekend for their new baby, NFL Flag. – Chris B. in Florida/North Carolina emails: A few years ago — well into the Commanders' era — I was checking out of a hotel in Baker City, Oregon (there’s a whole other story, but it’s not relevant to this). The desk clerk, who was clearly Native American (probably Payute or Nez Perce in that area, but I didn’t ask) was wearing an old-school Redskins cap. I complimented him on it and his excellent use of irony, and he just thanked me and laughed. – Philly Ray in MN shares: Your story about the kid needing to raise $600 for school reminded me of my favorite fundraiser. Our neighbor's son played on the high school football team and they sold, and delivered water softener salt before the season started. He even emptied the bags into the softener so he got some extra lifting and saved me a trip to Home Depot (not sponsored). Please get rid of the coupon books, wrapping paper and magazine subscriptions for something most people can use. Kinsey: The local boys lacrosse team delivers mulch in the spring. This is the first I'm hearing of a water softener salt fundraiser. I'm with you. Provide something we can all use and let's talk business. Or I'll just give cash. The marching band kids come through with a bucket. I'm fine with that. – 'Sheriff' John in Houston says donate a little more and the benefits are actually pretty good: I think I've written you about this subject before, but this year - my last year of having a kid in school - I explicitly told the football coach and the band director earlier this month that I was making the maximum "family sponsorship" to the respective booster clubs ($500 apiece) and did not intend for my son to participate in the organized begging this year (otherwise known as "fundraising"). Neither party complained and thus far it has been quite pleasant getting to avoid the constant shaming and I don't feel guilty at all. An interesting aspect - when you make the maximum sponsorship you get all kinds of goodies in return: spirit merchandise, a discount code for more merchandise for family members, your name on the t-shirt, and your name at the top of the membership list that literally is emailed out once a month. When you give in to the begging nowadays you don't get anything in return anymore, not even a World's Finest chocolate bar. I wish I had thought of this sooner. As promised, here's a look at the work we've been putting in. Looking at where we're at now vs. where we were just a couple of years ago is startling. We actually have hydrangeas that look great and crisp edges thanks to my new Stihl tools. Go enjoy your weekend. You've earned it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a918d602c5335ae104c4499 House Dem Debbie Dingell places Trump's Lake Ontario name change in the crosshairs te 2026-08-28T13:30:08.680Z House Dem Debbie Dingell places Trump's Lake Ontario name change in the crosshairs Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. declared that she will introduce legislation targeting President Donald Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. "The Great Lakes are a shared treasure that generations of Americans and Canadians have worked together to protect. That’s why I'm introducing legislation to keep Lake Ontario as Lake Ontario and block President Trump’s idiotic order," Dingell declared in a Thursday post on X. The president's executive order called for updating "the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) to reflect the renaming of the Lake and remove all references to Lake Ontario from the GNIS, consistent with applicable law." The order also stated that, "The Board on Geographic Names shall provide guidance to ensure all Federal Government references to Lake Ontario, including on executive department and agency maps, contracts, and other documents and communications, shall reflect its renaming." TRUMP RENAMES LAKE ONTARIO 'LAKE AMERICA' AMID INTENSIFYING US-CANADA TRADE DISPUTE Trump posted to Truth Social on Thursday what appeared to be the content of a message from U.S. Geological Survey Director Dr. Ned Mamula. "As of 4:30 pm today the U.S. Geological Survey has officially designated the former Lake Ontario to be renamed as Lake America in all official USGS electronic documents," Mamula noted. "The change will begin occurring in printed documents over the next several days. This change has also been made official in the Geographic Names Information System." Dingell's post on X linked to a Politico report, which stated that Dingell noted in an interview that she plans to introduce a measure on Monday to nullify Trump's move to change the lake's name. NEW YORK GOV HOCHUL REJECTS TRUMP'S 'LAKE AMERICA' RENAMING WITH BLUNT MESSAGE The report linked to a copy of Dingell’s proposed "Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act," which would declare that Trump’s Aug. 27 order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America," along with actions taken under it, has "no force or effect." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and to Dingell's office early on Friday morning. TRUMP FLOATS RENAMING THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS AFTER REBRANDING HISTORIC LAKE Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared in a Thursday post on X, "The name Lake Ontario comes from the Wendat word Ontari’io, which, appropriately, means 'the lake is beautiful, the lake is big'. The name is more than 400 years old, predating both the Confederation of Canada and the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. "We know that America is changing. Their trading relationships, their foreign policies, their national monuments, their hydronyms. Canadians also know that naming reality means calling it Lake Ontario – then, now and always," Carney said in the post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a918d5f2c5335ae104c4490 Soros-backed DA accused of going easy on illegal immigrants gets squeezed by House GOP te 2026-08-28T13:30:07.704Z Soros-backed DA accused of going easy on illegal immigrants gets squeezed by House GOP House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is warning that subpoenas are on the table if county prosecutors accused of going easy on illegal immigrants who commit crimes do not cooperate. Jordan's committee is investigating district attorneys for so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions" who have been accused of taking immigration status into account when pursuing criminal complaints, even when the alleged crime has nothing to do with the suspect's legal status. "If we have to, we'll use subpoenas to get the documents that we think they may not be giving us. There's a process we always go through. We ask for things, we ask again, we explain why, we work with their office — in some cases their counsel — and back and forth," Jordan explained in an interview with Fox News Digital. "And then if we have to use subpoenas, we certainly will do that ... but we want to know the facts." DOJ OPENS INVESTIGATION INTO SOROS-BACKED DA ACCUSED OF SHIELDING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FROM CONSEQUENCES Of particular concern, Jordan said, is Fairfax County, Virginia, DA Steve Descano. Descano was recently thrust under scrutiny after the stabbing death of 41-year-old U.S. citizen Stephanie Minter, whose accused killer came to the U.S. illegally from Sierra Leone in 2012. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the man had been arrested over 30 times before Minter's killing. SOROS PROSECUTOR IN DANGER OF BEING REMOVED AFTER GRIEVING MOM’S DESPERATE ALARM: ‘CAN’T BELIEVE THIS’ Descano, who has led the Fairfax County District Attorney's Office since January 2020, issued plea bargaining guidance that year saying prosecutors should "consider immigration consequences where possible" and consider "the collateral immigration consequences of the specific crime(s) the defendant is charged with," according to local outlet WTOP News. Fairfax County is known as a sanctuary jurisdiction, meaning local law enforcement is not bound to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. SANCTUARY COUNTY REFUSED 615 ICE TRANSFER REQUESTS, TURNED OVER JUST 11 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, RECORDS SHOW "This is one of the dumbest policies I've ever heard of. You're going to tell local law enforcement not to work with federal law enforcement when it comes to enforcing federal law?" Jordan said. "And then you have people like Mr. Descano, who are releasing bad guys, and they have a stated policy saying, you know, 'We will look at their immigration status before we make a decision on charging,' and in certain clear agreements and they're releasing guys. You have then you have bad things happen." He noted Minter's case as an example. SOROS-BACKED PROSECUTOR SET FOR CAPITOL HILL GRILLING AS SANCTUARY POLICIES FACE RECKONING Descano's 2019 campaign for DA notably received hundreds of thousands of dollars from Justice and Public Safety PAC, which boasts billionaire George Soros among its backers. Fairfax County happens to be a major suburb of Washington, D.C. Jordan argued its proximity to the country's national security epicenter made its sanctuary policies even more dangerous. "That's definitely a concern that I think probably any American with common sense would have," he said. But there are other sanctuary jurisdictions his committee would probe as well, Jordan suggested. DOJ ACCUSES MARYLAND OF 'ACTIVE AND DELIBERATE EFFORT' TO PREVENT DEPORTATIONS OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS: LAWSUIT "You've got not just Descano, but it looks like Alvin Bragg up in New York, [Larry Krasner] in Philadelphia, so many of these DAs who are doing the same darn thing," he said. Fox News Digital reached out to Descano's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a918d5d2c5335ae104c446e a16z creates a $1.1B ‘Machine Age’ fund to ‘accelerate the physical buildout of AI’ te 2026-08-28T13:30:05.244Z a16z creates a $1.1B ‘Machine Age’ fund to ‘accelerate the physical buildout of AI’ The firm, known for its focus on software, is going to start throwing more money at the hardware behind AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9188af2c5335ae104c42a8 Scott Brown on Ruthless: Sophie Cunningham has the guts to challenge men competing in women’s sports te 2026-08-28T13:10:07.042Z Scott Brown on Ruthless: Sophie Cunningham has the guts to challenge men competing in women’s sports In an interview with the Ruthless Podcast, Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator and current Senate candidate in New Hampshire, commended Indiana Fever shooting guard Sophie Cunningham for her advocacy on behalf of women’s sports.  "I don’t miss a game when the [Indiana] Fever [are] playing," Brown said in an interview released Friday morning. "Sophie Cunningham had the guts to get up and challenge this crazy ideology and put up with that crap." Cunningham made news earlier this summer when she said that female athletes shouldn’t have to compete against biological men.   SEN RON JOHNSON DETAILS SENATE FILIBUSTER STRATEGY ON ‘RUTHLESS' Brown is no newcomer to the women’s sports debate. His daughter, Ayla, was a basketball player at Boston College. "My daughter committed to Boston College at 15," Brown, who served as ambassador to New Zealand during President Donald Trump's first term, said. "[She was a] Gatorade Player of the Year, two years in a row, 2,358 points in high school. And they had men, practice players, coming in and trying to make them better because they were bigger and stronger. To think one of them was going to take my baby's job." Earlier this month, Brown criticized the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) in an opinion piece in the Union Leader over its policies regarding transgender athletes.  "It's hypocritical," Brown said of the league to the Fellas in the interview. "It's a no-brainer. The WNBA better get their you-know-what together because they're going to lose it all without even blinking." NEW HAMPSHIRE CANDIDATE JOHN SUNUNU BLASTS DEMS FOR MOVING ‘FIRST IN THE NATION PRIMARY’ ON RUTHLESS  Brown is currently running for Senate, looking to replace the retiring Jeanne Shaheen.  Brown shocked the political world with his January 2010 Massachusetts U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, defeating Martha Coakley in a special election to finish the term of the late Sen. Ted Kennedy. In the Republican primary on Sept. 8, Brown faces another former senator: John Sununu. Ruthless interviewed Sununu earlier this month.  On the Democratic side, Rep. Chris Pappas faces several challengers, including Karishma Manzur." The general election will take place on November 3rd. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW THE RUTHLESS PODCAST The interview took place as part of the Ruthless Midterm Interview Series, an ongoing initiative to interview major candidates across the country. The hosts have already interviewed candidates in 19 states, with more scheduled ahead of the November midterms.  Podcast co-host Josh Holmes commended Brown for his commitment to conservative values in a region not known to be easy for Republicans. "You're a good man," Holmes told Brown. "I'm glad you stayed in it for as long as you have because you've been a real warrior in a bunch of places that aren't easy to be for sure." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9188ae2c5335ae104c429f STEPHEN MOORE: Data centers aren’t just buildings. They are economic engines te 2026-08-28T13:10:06.317Z STEPHEN MOORE: Data centers aren’t just buildings. They are economic engines On November 17, 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed an executive order fixing the eastern terminus of the transcontinental railroad at Council Bluffs, Iowa. A modest town on the Missouri River became Mile Zero of the infrastructure that built industrial America. By the early 20th century, eight major railroads ran through Council Bluffs, and a farm-state river crossing had become one of the great junction points of the American economy. A century and a half later, Council Bluffs is Mile Zero again. In 2007, Google chose this town of 62,000 for one of its first company-built data centers. The company recognized, as Lincoln did, that America's infrastructure runs through the middle of the country. What’s also clear today are the extraordinary benefits that flow to the states and cities hosting 21st century infrastructure, such as data centers. A SOUTHERN STATE JUST TOOK THE TOP SPOT IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S FASTEST-GROWING INDUSTRIES Consider Iowa, where Google has now invested more than $20 billion since breaking ground in Council Bluffs. The investment is ongoing. Last year, the company committed another $7 billion to expand its presence in Council Bluffs and build an entirely new campus in Cedar Rapids. Google is not alone in committing capital to Iowa. Meta operates one of its largest data center campuses in Altoona. Microsoft has poured billions into West Des Moines. The state that critics once flew over has become the crossroads of the cloud. SILICON VALLEY IS LOSING THE DATA CENTER FIGHT, RISKING A REPEAT OF A CLASSIC FAILURE A small but vocal band of pressure groups claim that data centers are big buildings with few workers inside. But judging a data center by the headcount is like judging the transcontinental railroad by the number of stationmasters. The wealth was never in the depot. It was in everything the depot made possible. Look at what the buildout actually creates. Google is funding a partnership with an entity known as the electrical training ALLIANCE. It was created by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the National Electrical Contractors Association and the partnership will massively expand Iowa's electrical workforce pipeline. Seven hundred apprentices will be trained in Cedar Rapids by 2030. META OFFERS PAID TRAINING FOR AI DATA CENTER JOBS These are careers in the skilled trades: electricians, pipefitters, welders, HVAC technicians. No four-year degree, no student debt. A high school graduate in eastern Iowa can walk into an apprenticeship and wire the machines that run the artificial intelligence economy. Construction of a single campus puts more than a thousand tradesmen to work for years at a time. And the ripple effects reach Main Street: Google's presence generated $2.7 billion in economic activity for Iowa last year. That translates to high-paying jobs for Iowa workers throughout the state. The community dividends are just as concrete. When Google learned that some Council Bluffs students had laptops but no internet at home, it extended its own wireless network to serve them for free. The company has put millions into local schools and nonprofits and funded the city's free public Wi-Fi. It also committed to replenishing 120 percent of the water it consumes, starting with a $1.3 million Missouri River Basin conservation project. AMERICA'S AI BOOM IS A JOBS OPPORTUNITY, NOT AN EXCUSE FOR UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME None of this happened by accident. Iowa's leaders — Governor Kim Reynolds, Senator Joni Ernst, local officials in both parties — competed for this investment with low taxes, sensible permitting, and a simple message: build here. Other states chose differently. They held hearings, added conditions, studied the question until the cranes went elsewhere. The capital didn't wait. It never does. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION This is the choice now facing hundreds of American communities, because the AI buildout is the largest infrastructure project in our history — bigger in real dollars than the railroads, rural electrification, or the interstate highways. Lincoln understood, even amid a brutal civil war, that laying the groundwork to bind the country together with iron and steam merited his firm commitment. That same resolve is needed today. The states and cities that welcome the technology companies laying the foundation for America’s economic future will, like Council Bluffs, reap the benefits of being at the junction points of the next American century. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9188aa2c5335ae104c4278 In one Armory Park kitchen, dinner for 100 unhoused neighbors starts at noon te 2026-08-28T13:10:02.840Z In one Armory Park kitchen, dinner for 100 unhoused neighbors starts at noon Each Wednesday evening, upwards of 100 people line up on a sidewalk adjoining Tucson’s Armory Park for a hot meal served in heaping portions from steaming containers lined up on a folding table.  It’s a bounty of food offered to an unhoused community that is often food insecure — and each week the food for Community Care Tucson’s weekly distribution is prepared in a small handful of home kitchens. In early July, amid the dog days of summer, one of those is the home kitchen of Ash Fortune, a longtime volunteer and career kitchen worker who has perfected the art of cooking batch meals to appeal to a broad range of diners.  “It feels important to give back, to be aware of how lucky and privileged I am to not be worried about my next meal,” says Fortune, who has cooked for the distribution nearly every week for the past two years.  A table of food at a mutual aid homelessness food distribution by Community Care Tucson It’s a glimpse into one part of the labor behind Tucson’s mutual aid network, through which a handful of different groups provide food, clothing and sometimes medical care in different areas around the city.  ”We can all just do things —  you can just get together with your friends and start addressing the needs you see in your community,” Fortune says.  Ash Fortune makes a shopping list for Community Care Tucson’s weekly mutual aid distribution. Noon: Making a shopping list Fortune leans over the counter of her kitchen and looks down at her shopping list. “I think 3 pounds of butter is good,” she muses. “Or maybe 4?”  A 1920s kitchen with modern day appliances in Armory Park is where the magic happens. “My workspace,” she says.  Then it’s time to go to Restaurant Depot, where she gets about 40 pounds of frozen chicken, a bunch of boxes of frozen green beans and, crucially, butter. The total cost is $265, paid for by Fortune with the support of her partner’s steady job. “Butter was the big ticket item today,” she says.  Ash Fortune shops at Restaurant Depot for Community Care Tucson’s weekly mutual aid distribution. Another household will be preparing some 50 pounds of potatoes plus rice and beans as Fortune gets going on the chicken and green beans; a group of people also makes about 200 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches every week.  Vegetables aren’t always popular, but today’s green beans are going to get the star treatment. “The veggie side I bring will probably be drenched in garlic butter.” Ash Fortune cooks a meal for Community Care Tucson’s weekly mutual aid distribution. 1:35 p.m. The first vat of light salted water goes on to boil for vegetables as Fortune rinses the chicken. There will be three trays of chicken, each of which will hold 20 pounds of meat. Fortune seasons the chicken with zeal: whole Mexican oregano, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic and vegetable salt.  “I measure with feeling in my heart,” she laughs.  Then the chicken slides into the oven to cook for the next hour and she sanitizes the countertops. If there wasn’t a reporter and photographer in the room, Fortune says, she’d listen to an audiobook, maybe on local Indigenous history or about archaeology, with her headphones on.  Ash Fortune cooks a meal for Community Care Tucson’s weekly mutual aid distribution. 2 p.m  As green beans are tipped into large metal vats boiling away on the stove, Fortune pours the animal fats into a plastic tin to be used later for gravy.  Then Fortune turns to the lemonade:  RECIPE: 5 GALLONS OF LEMONADE 8 cups of lemonade concentrate 8 cups of water 9 cups sugar  1 tablespoon of salt  Dissolved in 10 cups of hot water Add the sugar water and 8 cups of lemon juice to the 5 gallon jug and fill the rest of the way with cold water  Ash Fortune cooks a meal for Community Care Tucson’s weekly mutual aid distribution. 3 p.m.  The biggest challenge to working outside a commercial kitchen, says Fortune, is keeping the food at an appropriate holding temperature. To do that, she’s created an ad hoc steam table that is going alongside the vat of boiling green beans.  RECIPE: GRAVY FOR GREEN BEANS  Take 2-3 cups of fat drippings from baked chicken, and boil until shimmery Add 3 tablespoons of flour to make a roux  Cook until the color darkens  Stir, then add vegetable stock Simmer on low as the liquid continues to thicken Ash Fortune cooks chicken for Community Care Tucson’s weekly mutual aid distribution. 5:41 p.m.  It’s over 100 degrees outside, and the temperature inside is rising as well as the second batch of chicken continues cooking.  Fortune moves through it all smoothly, navigating the multiple dishes while also making lemonade and putting together a few extra containers of rice and beans to have on hand just in case they run out.  “It’s just awful to not have enough. It feels really bad,” she says.  There are less than two hours to go, and eight minutes left on the chicken. Fortune glances at the time on her phone anxiously. Ash Fortune cooks a meal for Community Care Tucson’s weekly mutual aid food distribution. 6 p.m. One hour until the distribution starts, and Fortune, with a sigh of relief, confirms the chicken is cooked. She pours the drippings into a pan and puts the green beans in the oven.  Then, wearing black gloves and wincing at the heat, she shreds the steaming chicken, and generously slathers it with barbecue sauce as she appraises the pan. “Juiciness to properly cooked-ness is the battle we are all fighting.”  People gather during a mutual aid homelessness food distribution by Community Care Tucson 7:30 p.m. People are usually lined up before 7 p.m., when Community Care Tucson’s distribution formally starts, and they watch as the distribution tables unfurl from people’s trunks and backseats: there is a hot chocolate and coffee station, a wound care station and a pet care station.  By 7:38 p.m., Fortune has moved on to handing out the second pan of chicken.  Platters of food at a mutual aid homelessness food distribution by Community Care Tucson The food distribution by Community Care Tucson includes food for pets. 8 p.m.  As people move through the line, some holding big backpacks or pulling carts and others leading dogs, Fortune is on the third tray of chicken and the 50 pounds of potatoes are almost done.  The table is also out of green beans.  Does she feel a sense of accomplishment?  “I think I do feel accomplishment if everyone gets fed,” she says. And that week, they did.  A man eats at a mutual aid food distribution by Community Care Tucson 9 p.m.  At the end of the night, Fortune sends a photo of her workhorse kitchen.  The post In one Armory Park kitchen, dinner for 100 unhoused neighbors starts at noon appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9183fb2c5335ae104c41cb Anthropic gets its first court win over the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label te 2026-08-28T12:50:03.707Z Anthropic gets its first court win over the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, handing the AI company a victory as its second Pentagon lawsuit continues in Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9181a52c5335ae104c4191 Senator Chris Murphy calls idea mass immigration is putting US at risk a 'fake problem' te 2026-08-28T12:40:05.677Z Senator Chris Murphy calls idea mass immigration is putting US at risk a 'fake problem' U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., argued on Wednesday that the idea that mass immigration puts the U.S. at risk is a "fake problem." During an interview with Connecticut news outlet the CT Mirror Murphy was asked about the arrests of parents at a bus stop in Danbury by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Murphy said the intent of these arrests was to "terrorize these little kids" before promoting his work to oppose ICE and protect immigrants. Host John Dankosky then asked Murphy, "Longer term, what can and should be done to solve this problem?" Murphy argued that President Donald Trump's administration was trying to solve a "fake problem" of mass immigration creating more crime rather than fixing an immigration system that appears to operate "without rules." MAMDANI SHRUGS OFF DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONCERNS OVER HIS 'ABOLISH ICE' PUSH "The problem, according to the Trump administration, is a country that has been invaded, a country that is at risk physically because of the presence of people from other countries," Murphy responded. "That is a fake problem. That is not a real problem." "Nobody likes to hear this," he added, "but immigrants, first generation immigrants and undocumented immigrants both commit crimes at rates lower than natural-born Americans, than people that are born here in this country. So if you want to live in a safe community, you are actually better off living in a community with people that just got to the United States of America. And so we're not seeking to solve ‘a problem’ of migrant crime." Murphy conceded that the U.S. immigration system does "frustrate" Americans across the political spectrum "when we have a system of immigration that appears lawless, that appears without rules." "That you can have your mom or dad or grandmother wait in line for years and years and years and then someone comes across the border who doesn't actually have a legal claim to stay in the U.S. and gets to be here for years. That's the problem we have to solve," he added. When asked by a listener whether he would dismantle ICE as an institution, he replied that people need to "tear down ICE and rebuild it" arguing that "this version of ICE should not remain or come back if Democrats control the presidency or Congress." Murphy has drawn scrutiny over his stance on immigration, including past comments stating that Democratic policy has "failed to deliver for the people we care about most, the undocumented Americans that are in this country." Daniel Di Martino, a Manhattan Institute fellow and Venezuelan-born economist, suggested that while Murphy’s point about immigrant crime levels may be technically correct, demographic differences skew those figures. "It is true that the average immigrant, legal or illegal, is less likely to commit crime. For example, while according to the census' latest five-year American Community Survey over 2% of [A]merican-born between 18 and 59 years old are imprisoned, only 0.75% of immigrant men are," he began." When we split groups by nativity and race, we see that even non-Hispanic White men are more likely to be in prison than foreign-born men with 1.2% of White men in prison. Black and Native American men lead with the highest imprisonment rate with nearly 6.5% of each of these groups in a carceral facility." MORE THAN 100 HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS WITH VIOLENT OFFENSE AND SEX CRIME CONVICTIONS DEPORTED: DHS Di Martino noted that crime rates among immigrants also vary by country of origin. "Among immigrants, it is Hondurans who have the highest imprisonment rate at 1.7% of their men in jail. Mexicans also have a higher imprisonment rate than White men at 1.4%. Europeans, South Americans, and Asian immigrants all have very low crime rates," he said. "Indian men specifically are the group with the lowest imprisonment rate among all large immigrant origins with barely 0.09% of them in jail, likely because the majority of Indian immigrants are high-skilled immigrants on H-1B visas or already have green cards or citizenship through employment." Beyond demographics, he argued that one key feature skews the number of crimes committed by American-born citizens. "But the crime gap between immigrants and natives in the United States hides an important fact: Immigrants who commit a crime tend to be deported and thus cannot reoffend," he said. "Since most crimes are committed by career criminals who reoffend after release, non-citizens do not get as many chances to reoffend as native-born Americans. This is a good thing and criminal non-citizens should be deported." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Theo Wold, former assistant attorney general and former White House deputy assistant for domestic policy under Trump, spoke to Fox News Digital about Murphy’s comments. "There are no reliable statistics showing that illegal immigrants commit fewer crimes — and Democrats are the reason. They have blocked efforts to record and report illegal immigrant crime for decades so they can spout pseudo-statistics like these, made up out of whole cloth," he said. "Illegal immigration is a real issue for ordinary Americans — both crime and economic displacement. I grew up in Stockton, the first American city where foreign-born residents became the majority of the population, and it is now consistently one of the nation’s most violent municipalities," he added. "My father owned a carpentry business that he later shut down due to illegal aliens undercutting his prices. Chris Murphy should leave the bubble of his donors’ swanky mansions along Connecticut’s Gold Coast if he wants to see how illegal immigration has affected this country." A spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security also defended ICE. "Our agents are focused on protecting the American people — not entertaining performative outrage. Where is the outrage for Angel families who lost a loved one to illegal alien crime?" the spokesman asked. "To most Americans, our brave ICE law enforcement are heroes. 80% of Americans support arresting and deporting criminal illegal aliens from American neighborhoods. These officers put their lives on the line every day to arrest the worst of the worst, including murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists all while facing a 1,300% increase in assaults, a 3,300% increase in vehicular attacks, and an 8,000% increase in death threats against them." The spokesman concluded, "Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, if you break the law, you will face the consequences. Illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S. We will find you, we will arrest you, and we will deport you whether Connecticut’s pro-criminal illegal alien senator likes it or not." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9181a42c5335ae104c4188 Longtime Republican Al Michaels took a jab at Trump and NFL fans went spiraling out of control te 2026-08-28T12:40:04.824Z Longtime Republican Al Michaels took a jab at Trump and NFL fans went spiraling out of control Al Michaels, 81, might still have his fastball. For years, he's been teetering. Believe me, I've spent many a Friday morning writing about how bad Al was on the call the night before. But during Amazon Prime's one and only preseason game Thursday night, Michaels came out firing — and, naturally, set the internet ablaze in the process. "That is Lake Erie. We think it is still called Lake Erie ... We're not quite sure at this point," Michaels said during the Patriots-Browns broadcast in Cleveland. TRUMP FLOATS RENAMING THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS AFTER REBRANDING HISTORIC LAKE "But we'll be by Lake something like Ontario or whatever it's going to be called by the time we get to Buffalo. Anyway, you know what I'm talking about ... Read the news." Incredible. A couple things ... TRUMP TAUNTS CANADA ON RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO THE 'LAKE AMERICA' AMID RISING BORDER TRADE RIFT Now, because we live in such a divisive time, fans went nuts over Al's comments last night. Some loved the jab at Trump. Others hated it. Weirdly, the internet couldn't seem to agree on it. Shocking, I know. "NFL fans don’t want to watch Trump-hating, America-last announcers. Al Michaels must apologize," one fan said on X. "He should be grateful to live in a country that would pay someone who is barely alive millions to butcher a football game," added another. "Remember when Bob Costas tried to get political in 2012 about gun control and he managed to piss off pretty much every person and the nation ..." said a third. Amazing. Of course, you had the complete other side of the spectrum, too. "Ironically, Al Michaels was a big republican back in the day." "I’ve seen enough. Al Michaels comeback season. Top of his game!" And, of course, my personal favorite: That's true. Al would absolutely give us a history lesson on all the great lakes in America (Canada?) if he had the time. Lord knows Bob Costas would've done it whether he had the time or not. Anyway, I'd chalk it up to a solid start to Thursday Night Football this season. Al Michaels is still making waves at 81, and that's say something after the past few years. Well done. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a917f4d2c5335ae104c3c27 Meta executive leaves for OpenAI as the social media giant faces growing scrutiny in India te 2026-08-28T12:30:05.694Z Meta executive leaves for OpenAI as the social media giant faces growing scrutiny in India Sandhya Devanathan will oversee some OpenAI operations across Southeast Asia and Australia in her new role. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a917cf92c5335ae104c3211 Popular beach town rejects noise, trash and traffic as it weighs stricter vacation rental rules te 2026-08-28T12:20:09.089Z Popular beach town rejects noise, trash and traffic as it weighs stricter vacation rental rules A popular Florida beach community is weighing tighter rules for its short-term vacation rentals after full-time residents have raised concerns about visitors' noise, overflowing trash and parking complications. The proposal under consideration for Pensacola Beach could create a registry for vacation rentals. It could require owners to designate someone who can be reached 24/7 when problems arise, according to reports. Rhonda Dorfman, president of Pensacola Beach Advocates and a full-time resident of the island, told Fox News Digital that one concern is giving law enforcement a clear point of contact when complaints are made at rental properties. POPULAR DESTINATION CRACKS DOWN HARD ON TOURISTS AS NEW LIMITS THREATEN SUMMER GETAWAYS "The sheriff's deputies have a very difficult time finding out who's in charge here," Dorfman said, noting that calls can involve complaints about noise and underage drinking. She said many problems are tied to larger vacation homes that can accommodate dozens of guests. "It's not the three- and four-person families that come out to the beach," Dorfman said.  Instead, she said, some homes "sleep 30 or 40 people — and that is where we're getting the problems." Large groups can also put pressure on parking and trash collection, she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "If you have a home that sleeps 30 or 40 people, even if you put five people in a car, that's six cars," Dorfman said. Trash left outside between guest checkouts and scheduled collection days has also become a concern, she indicated. "That trash sits out there in the heat. It stinks. It's ugly," she said. Noise can become another issue at night, with Pensacola Beach's noise ordinance taking effect at 10 p.m., according to Dorfman. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Still, she noted that vacationers come to Pensacola Beach to enjoy themselves during the summer. "You work 50 weeks out of the year, you save up for your vacation, and you want to have a good time," she said. "We know you're here on vacation, and we want you to have a wonderful time, but you are in a residential community," Dorfman said.  Online discussions reveal the competing perspectives on tourism.  Some Reddit commenters have pushed back against criticism of visitors, pointing to the economic activity that tourism brings to the Pensacola area. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Other commenters highlighted the appeal of visiting Pensacola Beach despite its crowds. "The beaches are beautiful," another commenter wrote, while advising travelers to "pack your patience" when the area becomes particularly busy. Dorfman emphasized that the residents who support additional rules are not seeking to eliminate vacation rentals. "We don't want to get rid of short-term rentals," she said. "We want our low-density residential communities to still feel like a community." She said officials are looking at regulations used in other Florida communities, including Gulf Breeze, Anna Maria Island and Panama City, as they consider what could work for Pensacola Beach. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a917cf82c5335ae104c3202 Free climber stranded on Georgia rock face calls 911, prompting dramatic rescue by firefighter te 2026-08-28T12:20:08.122Z Free climber stranded on Georgia rock face calls 911, prompting dramatic rescue by firefighter A free climber who called 911 after becoming stranded on a Georgia cliff face was rescued Tuesday by a firefighter who rappelled down to reach him. The climber, who hasn't been identified by authorities, was stuck on the west face of Mount Yonah, a 3,166-foot mountain ridge in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in North Georgia. According to White County Public Safety officials, the man called 911 at around 7 p.m. to report that he was unable to safely climb up or down the mountain. Authorities used a drone to locate the man, who was standing on a 20" by 20" ledge approximately 260 feet up the mountain. 11 VISITORS TRAPPED AS DANGEROUS FLASH FLOODING TEARS THROUGH ICONIC NATIONAL PARK White County firefighter Will Roper rappelled down the mountain to reach the man. Drone video showed Roper maneuvering beneath him before securing him in a harness and clipping him to the rope. The climber was then hoisted to the top of the mountain. The entire rescue operation took about 42 minutes, officials said. Roper told FOX 5 Atlanta said this was the first time he's had to rescue someone on a mountain. FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE PULL YOUNG WOMAN FROM SEWAGE-FILLED RAVINE AFTER DAYS TRAPPED IN 104-DEGREE HEAT "I've done a lot with dummies and a lot with other firefighters in training, but that's the first time that I've ever done it, kind of in the heat of the moment with a live subject," Roper said. "It was a little nerve-racking going over the edge," he added. Roper said the climber was strikingly calm, telling FOX 5 he jokingly asked him: "Have you been rescued before? You're pretty good at this." The climber told Roper that he had experience with Mount Yonah but simply picked the wrong route and got stuck. "I've been on kind of a high since then, just to have the first rescue," Roper said, adding that he was glad to be able to help someone using his technical training. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a917cf62c5335ae104c31f0 Micah Parsons' brother defends Josh Jacobs for maybe being guilty of only 'a shove' of ex-girlfriend te 2026-08-28T12:20:06.902Z Micah Parsons' brother defends Josh Jacobs for maybe being guilty of only 'a shove' of ex-girlfriend Terrence Parsons Jr. is the older brother of Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons and, aside from that, he's known for controversial opinions about the NFL. But on Thursday evening big brother stepped on a figurative landmine. That's because Parsons Jr. decided to discuss the Josh Jacobs legal situation that is now the top story for the Packers. And it was a disaster. Jacobs is in the investigative crosshairs of both the Brown County District Attorney and the NFL after being charged with misdemeanor battery on his ex-girlfriend. He's also charged with damaging her phone. GREEN BAY PACKERS PRO BOWL RB JOSH JACOBS ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DOMESTIC ABUSE CHARGES It's a rough situation because, as OutKick reported on Thursday, the DA's office says it has surveillance video from a garage camera of the alleged physical altercation between the running back and the woman. So, what's the problem for Parsons Jr.? He apparently doesn't think Jacobs allegedly knocking down the woman and busting up her phone, resulting in the misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property, is that serious. Certainly not serious enough to cost Jacobs his NFL career. "A shove?" Parsons typed on X. "Yall gotta relax anger gets the best out of anyone everyone deserves a second chance misdemeanors at that." Ooof. Parsons Jr. diminished the seriousness of what Jacobs allegedly did and rightly got ratioed for that opinion. But the backlash made him sit down, reflect, consider that an NFL player knocking down a female is never a good idea, and then the brother to one of the league's best pass rushers walked it all back. No he didn't. He doubled down. "I’ll never be afraid to stand on what I believe in," Parsons Jr., then posted. "yall act like he sucker punched that girl this ain’t a ray rice situation never said he was right but it ain’t right calling for that man’s career." This is where it must be stressed that Terrence Parsons Jr.'s opinion does not necessarily reflect that of Micah Parsons. But Parsons Jr. bills himself as a "media personality," who is well known to Dallas Cowboys fans (and the team) for sharing opinions that make the organization cringe because of who he's related to is his thing. It would not be surprising if the Packers are not happy with this. This opinion will very likely result in Micah Parsons at some point having to answer for his brother's defense of Jacobs. Parsons Jr. is right in that he recognizes Jacobs is in deep trouble regardless of whether he is convicted of the two charges that carry up to an 18-month combined jail sentence or not. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The NFL is investigating Jacobs. It can, at its discretion, hand down discipline that could include a six-game suspension for Jacobs violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell can also decide to place Jacobs on the exempt list, which is basically a paid suspension until the matter is decided. But Jacobs' status is also at risk long-term if the video District Attorney David L. Lasee described in his incident report indeed shows the NFL player allegedly knocking down his ex-girlfriend. That could potentially put Jacobs at risk of getting the Ray Rice treatment from NFL teams who want nothing to do with the bad publicity of having him on their roster. Parsons Jr. recognizes that. And he decided minimizing what Jacobs did to try to help avoid that for his brother's teammate was the way he wanted to address the matter. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9178492c5335ae104c2d3c Norway's King Harald dies peacefully at 89, son Crown Prince Haakon to succeed him te 2026-08-28T12:00:09.276Z Norway's King Harald dies peacefully at 89, son Crown Prince Haakon to succeed him Norway's King Harald died Friday at 89, the Royal House of Norway announced. "It is with deep grief that we announce that His Majesty King Harald has passed away," the royal palace said in a statement. "King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet Friday 28 August at 6:35 AM," the statement continued. NORWAY RAISES SECURITY CONCERNS OVER MANHATTAN-SIZED ARCTIC LAND SALE AS TENSIONS RISE Harald, who was Europe's oldest living monarch, was hospitalized with a blood infection on Aug. 17. He had previously received a pacemaker after falling ill during a vacation in Malaysia in 2024.  Harald announced he would be drawing down his number of public appearances that same year. The monarch had served as Norway's head of state since 1991. He was Norway's first royal heir to be born in the country in more than 500 years. In 1905, after Norway gained its independence from Sweden, Harald's grandfather, King Haakon VII, became the first king of an independent Norwegian state since 1387. Harald was viewed as a reformer and advocated for his fellow European royals to continue a trend towards openness with the public.  "If you've opened the gate it's very difficult to close it again," he told Reuters. "I'm not sure I'd want to close it. So far so good, as far as I'm concerned."  When the Nazis invaded Norway in 1940, Harald's mother fled with him, first to neutral Sweden, then to the United States, where they briefly lived in the White House after then-President Franklin Delano Roosevelt offered the pair safe haven.  Harald, his mother and his sisters soon moved to Bethesda, Maryland and would often meet with Roosevelt, who Harald said was like a grandfather to him.  Harald's son, Crown Prince Haakon, 53, will succeed him and take the name King Haakon VIII. Haakon and his wife, who will become Queen Mette-Marit, have been embroiled in scandal since it was revealed she exchanged emails with and had multiple meetings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  CROWN PRINCESS METTE-MARIT OF NORWAY SAYS SHE REGRETS HER TIES TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN Mette-Marit said she regrets her ties to the deceased billionaire and claimed she had no knowledge of his sordid past while communicating with him.  Additionally, Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, who she had from a previous marriage, was convicted of several charges of rape and domestic violence in June. He was sentenced to four years in prison, and both he and prosecutors are appealing the sentence.  Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9178472c5335ae104c2d20 14 tailgating essentials for grilling, watching the game and staying warm te 2026-08-28T12:00:07.914Z 14 tailgating essentials for grilling, watching the game and staying warm College football season has just started, and the NFL isn’t far behind. Whether you’re setting up your backyard for game-watching or heading to a tailgating event, things like portable grills, Bluetooth projectors and coolers help you show up prepared. Original price: $424.99 Pop this Coleman RoadTrip grill in your backyard and get 285 square inches of cooking space. Two folding side tables give you prep room and the rollable wheels make it easy to move. If you’re watching the game outside, the Monster Vision 2 entertainment system offers a 15.2-inch screen and up to eight hours of video playback. Just connect to your favorite smart streaming device with the HDMI port and you can start watching. The weather-resistant casing stands up to light rain. READ MORE: Best tech deals this week: Save on Apple AirPods, HP laptops and more Original price: $109.99 Broadcast college and NFL games outside with a portable Bluetooth projector. It works with most streaming sticks like Fire TV Sticks and Roku Sticks, and you can connect it to Bluetooth speakers for stronger sound. With the coupon price, the projector costs just $70 — a $40 savings. Coleman’s rolling cooler accommodates food and drinks for a party of people. Plus, it acts as additional seating, holding up to 250 pounds. Large, all-terrain wheels help you move it, even when fully stocked. If you’re bringing just enough drinks for yourself and a few friends, the YETI Roadie 15 has space for up to 22 cans (without ice). It even fits standard wine bottles and 2-liter soda bottles. An extra-tough strap adds to the portability. Lay out all your food or set up your entertainment system on this 4-foot folding table. It conveniently folds in half for easy storage in the back of your car. READ MORE: 14 slip-on shoes that make getting out the door easier, from sneakers to clogs Relax in a GCI rocker chair while you enjoy the game. The shock-absorbing steel frame supports 250 pounds and has an oversized seat for comfort. Original price: $58.99 Bring this lightweight Coleman camping chair to games and tailgate parties for a convenient place to sit. A cupholder and multiple pockets give you room for drinks, snacks and on-the-go tech. Original price: $99.95 The JBL FLIP 5 is a waterproof Bluetooth speaker so it can withstand rainy fall football games. The near-perfect 4.8-star rating and thousands of positive reviews praise the sound quality and lightweight design, ensuring you’re getting a solid speaker built to last. Original price: $129 Clip this mini Bose speaker to your bag or keys for music on the go. The 12-hour battery life keeps the music going no matter how long you’re waiting for the game to start. Despite its small size, customizable bass and treble options give you the sound quality you’d expect from Bose. READ MORE: 25 useful Amazon finds under $25 that make everyday life easier College football often means early morning games and chilly weather. A Mr. Heater portable heater runs off small propane cans. It heats up to 95 square feet, enough for a single person or pair. Original price: $169.99 If you’re sitting in the stands, take the chill away with these heated stadium seats. Powered by any USB battery, they offer three heat settings up to 130 degrees. An anti-slip bottom prevents falls, while the waterproof 600D Oxford canvas keeps the internals dry in the rain. A football-themed cornhole set gives you a fun activity to stay occupied with while you wait for kickoff. This portable set comes with all-weather boards and enough bean bags for two players. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Original price: $29.99 Whether you’re at home or in a public space, a pop-up trash can helps your area stay clean. It collapses down when empty, and includes a zip-on lid that prevents bugs or animals from getting in. 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/6a9173942c5335ae104c2c4b Kirk Cousins dominates Raiders preseason quarterback play but coach Klint Kubiak still won't name the starter te 2026-08-28T11:40:04.232Z Kirk Cousins dominates Raiders preseason quarterback play but coach Klint Kubiak still won't name the starter The preseason has ended for the Las Vegas Raiders and Kirk Cousins clearly outplayed rookie first-round pick Fernando Mendoza in those games, but coach Klint Kubiak is stubbornly still refusing to name a starting quarterback. The rookie coach is refusing to do what everyone knows he will eventually do and name Cousins the starter for the Sept. 13 2025, regular-season opener against the Miami Dolphins. "I still don’t think we need to name anybody," Kubiak told reporters after Thursday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. KIRK COUSINS JOINS RAIDERS TO KEEP SEAT WARM FOR FERNANDO MENDOZA Alrighty, then. We know this is some kind of motivational mind game thing Kubiak is playing because last week he told everyone he simply doesn't want any player getting comfortable with his status on the team. And that includes the quarterbacks. That's fine. But this borders on being comical. Because in the same news conference Kubiak declined to pick a starter, he spoke of Mendoza taking backup repetitions once regular-season practices begin. RAIDERS ROOKIE FERNANDO MENDOZA THANKS GOD FOR AN NFL DEBUT THAT COMPARES FAVORABLY TO 'MR BRADY' He also said Mendoza could benefit from three more preseason games. And then there's the statistics that blare as if through a bullhorn that Cousins is the guy. Cousins on Thursday evening completed 8 of his 11 passes in action limited to the first quarter. Cousins finished the preseason 13 of 17 (76.5 completion percentage) for 101 yards with 1 TD. That means Cousins authored a 110.2 passer rating in the preseason and the team announced that is the best mark by a Raiders quarterback since 2017 for anyone with a minimum of 17 attempts. Translation: Cousins balled out. "Kirk looks great, he looks ruthlessly efficient," Mendoza said. RAIDERS FRANCHISE THAT ONCE EMBRACED AN OUTLAW IMAGE NOW HAS 'NO TURDS,' COACH KLINT KUBIAK SAYS Mendoza didn't look that way the past couple of games. He threw an interception last week and another on Thursday night. He completed 5 of 9 attempts to be barely above the 50 percent completion mark for the second consecutive week. And unless Kubiak is seeing Mendoza dominate in some super secret practice that no one else in the organization is attending, then this is a delayed announcement for the sake of, well, who knows what? The oddly obvious part that telegraphs Kubiak's intention to name Cousins the starter is that he tells the truth a lot when offering an evaluation of the NFL's first overall draft pick. "He needs another three preseason games, all those rookies do," Kubiak said of Mendoza. "And now that the season is starting, the practice reps get smaller and that's just life. "But us, as coaches, we got to keep getting him ready to play, keep developing him." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS Once teams begin regular-season practices, they give their established starting quarterback the majority of work in practice so he can be prepared for the games that count. The backup gets limited practice work. And as Kubiak himself said, that's Mendoza. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91713d2c5335ae104c2be2 Uber Eats drone delivery could soon reach your home te 2026-08-28T11:30:05.880Z Uber Eats drone delivery could soon reach your home Your next Uber Eats order could arrive without a car pulling up outside your home. Uber Eats drone delivery is moving closer to everyday life through a new partnership with Zipline, one of the most established names in autonomous delivery. Uber and Zipline announced the deal earlier this month. The companies say the first deliveries will begin later this year in existing Zipline markets. From there, they plan to expand into dozens of U.S. cities. Their long-term target is huge: 1 million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029. That does not mean a drone will show up with your meal tomorrow. The rollout will start in markets where Zipline already operates, including Dallas and Houston, before expanding to additional areas. 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PAPA JOHNS DRONE DELIVERY SKIPS THE PIZZA The experience should eventually feel much like placing any other Uber Eats order. The companies say eligible Uber Eats customers will have the option to receive their orders through Zipline when the service launches later this year. Today, customers in Zipline's existing U.S. service areas can download the Zipline app, enter their address and browse available restaurants and stores. Once someone places an order, the business prepares it and loads it into Zipline's autonomous delivery system. Zipline handles the flight with its Platform 2 system, also called P2. The electric aircraft can carry up to 8 pounds and has a 10-mile service radius. Zipline says the system can make some 10-mile deliveries in about 10 minutes. Its current fact sheet lists a cruise speed of about 70 mph. When the aircraft reaches the delivery location, it hovers around 300 feet above the ground. A smaller delivery unit descends on a tether, steers toward the selected drop-off spot and gently places the order on the ground. The delivery unit then returns to the aircraft, and the drone flies back to recharge for its next order. Zipline told CyberGuy that the entire process happens autonomously. So you do not need a drone landing pad next to the house. Zipline can place deliveries in a yard or another approved location while the larger aircraft remains overhead. According to the joint announcement, Zipline has completed more than 2.7 million commercial deliveries. Its aircraft have flown more than 135 million autonomous commercial miles. Zipline also says it now makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 20 seconds. In the U.S., its P2 home delivery system has already been operating with Walmart and restaurant partners. Zipline's fact sheet says the service launched in Pea Ridge, Arkansas and more than 20 communities around Dallas-Fort Worth. The company has been expanding quickly as well. In July, Zipline said the number of businesses offering delivery through its app had grown 13 times during the first half of 2026. Roughly 70% of its flights were taking place in the United States at that point. CyberGuy recently looked at another side of that expansion when Zipline began carrying eligible prescriptions to Cleveland Clinic patients. The drone stays overhead while a tethered unit lowers the medication to the patient's property. The obvious appeal is speed. A drone can take a more direct path than a car crawling through traffic. It also avoids the hunt for parking near a busy restaurant. Zipline says its P2 system can make some 10-mile trips in about 10 minutes. Of course, that does not mean every meal reaches your house 10 minutes after you tap Place order. The restaurant still needs to prepare the food. Severe weather or certain flight conditions could still affect whether a drone can complete a delivery. Local flight conditions may also change what the system can do. Still, cutting time on the road could help your dinner spend less time getting cold in the back seat of a car. MISSOURI TESTS MEDICAL DRONES TO SPEED UP RURAL HEALTH CARE The Zipline deal also reveals a bigger part of Uber's strategy. Uber says it is building a delivery network that combines human couriers with autonomous technology. Depending on the trip, that technology could include a sidewalk robot or a drone. We have already seen pieces of this plan. Uber Eats uses autonomous sidewalk robots in some markets. CyberGuy previously looked at how those machines navigate streets and bring food directly to customers. Uber also invested in drone company Flytrex in 2025. At the time, Uber called that its first investment in drone delivery technology. Now Zipline joins the picture. That suggests Uber wants the Uber Eats app to become the layer connecting customers with different delivery systems. A drone may make sense for one neighborhood. A robot may work better somewhere else. You may eventually care less about what carries your dinner and more about which option gets it there faster. Noise could be one of the first things people notice when drone delivery arrives in their neighborhood. One delivery overhead may be easy to ignore. Regular flights throughout the day could be another story. Zipline says it has spent years working to make its aircraft quieter. The company says its drones now typically fly at least 300 feet above the ground. During delivery, the aircraft stays high while a smaller unit lowers the order on a tether. Zipline says the full delivery takes about 90 seconds. Flying higher helps reduce how much sound reaches people below. Still, the real question is how noticeable these drones will be once they become part of everyday neighborhood traffic. A delivery service flying over homes has a much higher bar than the hobby drone someone sends up at the park. Zipline's aircraft fly autonomously with onboard systems that help them understand their surroundings. The company has also received FAA approval for certain beyond visual line of sight, or BVLOS, operations. That allows approved flights without requiring ground observers to watch the aircraft along the entire route. Zipline says it put P2 through extensive testing before launching home deliveries. That included tens of millions of simulated flights and more than 150,000 deliveries at test facilities. However, regulatory approval does not automatically mean drone delivery can appear everywhere. The companies still need the right operating area and infrastructure before a neighborhood can participate. Uber is also making a strategic investment in Zipline as part of the agreement. The companies have not disclosed the size of that investment in their official announcement. However, they describe the relationship as a long-term effort to accelerate drone delivery across the U.S. Zipline itself has plenty of money riding on this expansion. Earlier this year, the company announced that it had raised more than $600 million and reached a valuation of $7.6 billion. The companies now have a very ambitious benchmark in front of them. Reaching one million drone deliveries every day by the end of 2029 would require far more aircraft and participating businesses. The network would also need to reach many more homes. CyberGuy reached out to both Uber and Zipline for comment, but neither company responded before our deadline. Most Uber Eats orders will continue arriving the familiar way for now. However, if you live in an area where Zipline already operates, watch the Uber Eats app later this year. The companies say qualifying customers will eventually have the option to receive an order by drone. Before selecting drone delivery, pay attention to the drop-off location. You should also check what happens when weather prevents a flight. Then look closely at the price. Uber and Zipline have yet to explain whether customers will pay an additional fee for the drone option. If the cost stays reasonable, speed could become the selling point. Waiting for dinner feels a lot longer when your phone says a drone could get it there in minutes. The larger change may happen almost without us noticing. Once people stop thinking of drone delivery as unusual, choosing one could eventually feel as routine as selecting a faster delivery window today. I've watched drone delivery go from something that felt years away to something people are actually starting to use. What jumps out to me here is how quickly Uber could help push it into the mainstream. Millions of people already know how to order dinner through Uber Eats, while Zipline already has drones making real deliveries. Put those two pieces together and this starts to feel a lot closer to everyday life. Of course, people will have questions once these drones start showing up over their neighborhoods. How much noise will they make? Will the delivery really be faster? And how much extra will Uber charge for the convenience? For me, that last part could be the dealbreaker. If a drone can get my food to me noticeably faster without adding a hefty fee or becoming a neighborhood nuisance, I can see a lot of people giving it a try. The real test will come when that drone delivery option actually pops up on your phone, and you have to decide whether you want dinner coming by road or through the sky. Would you choose a drone if it could get your Uber Eats order to your door faster, or would you rather keep delivery traffic on the ground? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a916ee62c5335ae104c2b6e EXCLUSIVE: Bad Bunny, Marxism and 'Nasty Women' among courses offered at Ivy League, elite colleges te 2026-08-28T11:20:06.891Z EXCLUSIVE: Bad Bunny, Marxism and 'Nasty Women' among courses offered at Ivy League, elite colleges EXCLUSIVE: From "Religion and Nasty Women" to "Decolonizing French Food," students at some of America’s most prestigious universities can take courses on Bad Bunny, Marxism, gender and even why dancing matters if the world is ending. Collegiate conservative organization Young America’s Foundation (YAF) shared the eye-catching offerings in its 2026-27 "Comedy & Tragedy Report," obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital. At Columbia University, "Religion and Nasty Women" takes its name in part from President Donald Trump’s "nasty woman" remark about Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign. CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM EXTENDS BEYOND STUDENT PROTESTS AND INTO CLASSROOMS, ADL WARNS The course description says the phrase has since become a "badge of honor and a rallying cry for women’s empowerment." Students examine goddesses, prostitutes and virgins across several religious traditions in what the description calls a survey of "religious-based misogyny" and women’s responses to it. Columbia also offers "Marxism and Cultural Theory," though the course description makes clear students shouldn’t expect a deep dive into Marx himself. LIZ PEEK: TRUMP IS STARVING THE MACHINE THAT CREATES AMERICA'S SOCIALIST REVOLUTIONARIES "This course will not offer an intensive study of the writings of Karl Marx," the description states. Instead, the class examines Marxism as a theory of culture, including its relationship to global capitalism, financial crises and other "discourses of social justice." Bad Bunny, aka Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, may need to add college course namesake to his list of accomplishments, with the Puerto Rican musician suddenly inspiring multiple classes at elite universities. CONFIDENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION SLIPS AFTER BRIEF RECOVERY, GALLUP POLL FINDS At Princeton, "Thinking with Bad Bunny: the Cultural Politics of Race, Language, and Empire" examines his music, lyrics, activism, "gender non-conforming performances" and business strategies. The course also explores how Bad Bunny navigates his status as a global Latino icon, while coming from what its description calls "Puerto Rico's colonial context." THE PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION MACHINE IS COLLAPSING. WE SHOULD LET IT FALL Yale gets in on the Bad Bunny action, too, with "Bad Bunny: Musical Aesthetics and Politics," a course examining his music alongside Puerto Rico's history, politics and "colonial past and present." At the University of Pennsylvania, "Decolonizing French Food" starts with wine, cheese and baguettes before examining how French culinary traditions have been shaped by colonialism. Stanford University’s "Gender in the Wild" course reportedly examines how gender shapes ideas about wilderness, freedom, heroism and risk, drawing on feminist texts, "Indigenous knowledge" and "Black environmental thought." DEMOCRATS OUTNUMBER REPUBLICANS 6-TO-1 AMONG COLLEGE GRADUATION SPEAKERS, REPORT FINDS Swarthmore College offers "Queering God: Feminist and Queer Theology," a religion course examining feminist and queer interpretations of God. "The God of the Bible and later Jewish and Christian literature is distinctively masculine, definitely male. Or is He?" the course description asks. The class explores whether characteristics including nurturing, forgiveness and love can be understood as feminine or female, and seeks to "stretch the limits of gendering-and sexing-the divine." Swarthmore also offers "The Fat Renaissance," which examines depictions of body size in early modern England and their relationship to what the course description calls the modern-day "obsession with bodily regulation and control of body size." The class is taught from the perspective of "conscious respect for bodily diversity." For YAF, the unusual subjects are no laughing matter. MED SCHOOL DEANS COME UP EMPTY IN TENSE HEARING WHEN ASKED POINT BLANK IF MEN CAN HAVE BABIES: 'RIDICULOUS' "Higher education has been hijacked by progressive ideology, transforming too many of our colleges and universities from places of learning into institutions of indoctrination," YAF President Gov. Scott Walker said. "This report pulls back the curtain on what students are being taught and exposes just how deeply ideological agendas have taken root on campus. "That is why YAF is fighting back, to ensure students receive an education, not an indoctrination, and to restore intellectual freedom and academic excellence to America’s campuses." The courses reported also come with elite-school price tags. YAF estimates a three-credit course at Princeton costs $5,778, while its report puts the equivalent at $5,613 at Penn. The organization says its estimates are based on U.S. Department of Education tuition data, with annual tuition at flat-rate institutions divided by a standard 30-credit academic year. YAF told Fox News Digital it surveyed available course catalogs covering the 2026-27 academic year from schools in the Ivy League, Big Ten, SEC and PAC-12, along with U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 liberal arts colleges. The organization said course titles and descriptions were reproduced unedited from university websites and course catalogs, and said its selections represent a sample rather than an exhaustive list. YAF has published its "Comedy & Tragedy Report" since 1995, arguing that the courses it documents demonstrate a lack of ideological diversity in higher education. Columbia, Princeton, Penn, Stanford and Yale did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a916ee62c5335ae104c2b65 Common vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults te 2026-08-28T11:20:06.210Z Common vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults A recent study led by researchers at Brown University appears to strengthen the link between shingles vaccination and a reduced risk of dementia diagnoses in older adults. The study, published in The Annals of Internal Medicine, evaluated electronic health records and Medicare claims for more than 509,926 U.S. adults 66 and older who were admitted to skilled nursing facilities. Individuals who received at least one dose of the recombinant shingles vaccine, commercially known as Shingrix, experienced a 24% relative reduction in dementia risk over a four-year period compared to people who did not receive the shot, the researchers found. ALZHEIMER'S RISK MAY BE 35% LOWER WITH COMMON MENOPAUSE TREATMENT, STUDY FINDS However, the findings show an association and do not prove that the vaccine directly prevents dementia, the researchers noted. Dr. Ajeet Sodhi, a clinical neurologist and neuro-interventionalist in Orlando, Florida, noted that while the finding is "remarkable," it builds upon a growing foundation of scientific literature rather than standing alone. "This is maybe the third or fourth study, and they all came to the same conclusion," Sodhi, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "It seems that by giving patients the shingles vaccine called Shingrix, in the next couple of years, we see a clinically significant decline in the development of dementia." Researchers have proposed several possible explanations for the association, including the vaccine's role in preventing shingles and its potential complications. The virus has also been linked to vascular events such as stroke, which can contribute to vascular dementia. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Sodhi noted that recent medical literature continues to support larger cardiovascular benefits as well. "In addition to the study that we're talking about today, there was a study published just this week that showed the shingles vaccine results in a clinically significant reduction in the incidence of both cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease," he told Fox News Digital. "So that's heart attacks and strokes." The neurologist emphasized that while the data shows a strong correlation, the vaccine is not currently classified as a direct therapeutic treatment for cognitive decline. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "It's not at this time considered a treatment," he noted. "This association is ... very, very suggestive, but we can't say one-to-one it proves that this treats dementia. And this finding, honestly, is kind of like icing on the cake." Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox, according to Mayo Clinic. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus lies dormant in nerve tissue near the brain and spinal cord, where it can reactivate decades later as a painful rash with fluid-filled blisters. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The primary function of the vaccine remains the prevention of the severe nerve pain and rash caused by shingles reactivation. Shingles can lead to severe complications, including post-herpetic neuralgia, a debilitating condition causing long-term nerve pain that persists after the rash clears, according to Cleveland Clinic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends two doses of Shingrix for adults 50 and older, as well as adults 19 and older who are or will be immunocompromised. The vaccine is FDA-approved to prevent shingles and related complications — not to prevent or treat dementia. The study received funding from GSK, the maker of Shingrix; the authors stated that the company had no role in the study’s design, analysis or publication. For individuals concerned about memory loss or family medical history, experts recommend consulting a doctor early. "The common theme in all of this is the sooner you seek evaluation, the better it is for the treatment," Sodhi advised. "The treatment is more likely to work the earlier you are in the onset of the disease." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a916ee52c5335ae104c2b5c Want to know what's really in your food? The Trump administration is trying to help te 2026-08-28T11:20:05.501Z Want to know what's really in your food? The Trump administration is trying to help Americans have a right to know what is in their food. That shouldn’t be controversial. You should be able to walk into a grocery store, read a label, and be confident that the ingredients listed on the food you are buying have been subject to transparent, science-based oversight and are safe for consumption. The Trump administration has now taken an important step toward doing exactly that. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a rule requiring food manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) whenever they determine that an added substance is Generally Recognized as Safe, or "GRAS." When Congress passed the Food Additives Amendment in 1958, the idea was simple: ingredients with a documented history of safe use or those that qualified experts had agreed were safe should not face the same pre-market approval process as brand-new food additives. Everyday substances like salt, vinegar, black pepper, and baking powder fall into this category. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EXPANDS 'PRODUCT OF USA' LABEL AS PUSH FOR AMERICAN-RAISED BEEF GROWS Unfortunately, our regulatory system has fallen short of that basic standard. And over time, the exception became the rule. Under the current system, manufacturers can self-determine whether a new additive is GRAS and introduce it to the U.S. food supply without notifying the FDA or the public. The manufacturer is still responsible for maintaining evidence to support its own determination, but the FDA may have no advance notice when a new substance enters the supply chain. And that is the problem. The FDA cannot effectively oversee substances and ensure our health if it does not know they are entering the food supply, and Americans cannot make fully informed choices when our system lacks transparency. That’s a loophole. GEN Z TURNS ON CLASSIC SNACKS, FORCING MAJOR GROCERY SHAKE-UP: 'THEY DON'T TRUST THEM' One that has allowed large food manufacturers to flood the domestic food market with new substances without FDA review or even FDA notification. We’ve raised this issue before at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI). Last year, we laid out this problem in an issue brief, "Make America Healthy Again by Ensuring Safe Foods," calling for greater transparency and accountability in the GRAS process. RFK JR HAILS FIRST US HOSPITAL TO PROMISE HEALTHIER MEALS: 'WE HAVE A TEMPLATE' The proposed rule would require the FDA to maintain a public list of GRAS notices, giving researchers, regulators, and consumers visibility into ingredients entering the marketplace. For substances already on the market, the Trump administration is proposing a streamlined process to ensure the public has transparency about what is in their food. This is exactly how you modernize our food system and close loopholes: increase transparency and give responsible manufacturers a path to compliance. We’ve already seen why reform is necessary. Consider tara flour, a food additive that entered the food supply without the manufacturer submitting a GRAS notice to the FDA. After hundreds of illnesses and hospitalizations were later associated with the substance, the FDA conducted its own review and found that tara flour did not meet the standard for GRAS. We should learn from that experience. But this shouldn’t be confused with the choice between consumer safety and a thriving food industry. Manufacturers that promote transparency in the products they sell benefit from consumer confidence. Companies that invest in safety and transparency should not be put at a disadvantage by a system that lets competitors introduce substances into the food supply without regulatory oversight. Americans should not have to wait for people to get sick before regulators identify the substances and ingredients entering our food system. This is not about government dictating every decision made at the dinner table, but about ensuring consumers have access to transparent, reliable information on what they’re eating. BROOKE ROLLINS, DR. BEN CARSON: WE ARE PUTTING REAL FOOD BACK ON SCHOOL LUNCH TRAYS President Trump and Secretary Kennedy are getting that right, taking a step toward restoring accountability in a flawed system that has drifted far from its original purpose. Regulators gain insight into what is reaching the food supply, manufacturers don’t circumvent transparent rules, and families have all the facts they need to make their own choices. If a substance is safe enough to put on Americans’ plates, requiring manufacturers to tell the FDA should not be controversial. Americans have a right to know what is in their food. Taylor Hood is an Analyst of Healthy America Policy at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a916ee42c5335ae104c2b53 Trump clears Supreme Court hurdle on mail ballots as states vow another fight and more top headlines te 2026-08-28T11:20:04.462Z Trump clears Supreme Court hurdle on mail ballots as states vow another fight and more top headlines 1. Trump clears Supreme Court hurdle on mail ballots 2. Trump changes Lake Ontario’s name to ‘Lake America’.  3. Norway mourns the death of King Harald   TEHRAN'S THREAT — Iran addresses reports of potential plot to assassinate Barron Trump. Continue reading … DIVIDED NATION — Hot takes on accused killer mom Lindsay Clancy could put your paycheck at risk: expert. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a916c952c5335ae104c2b16 TrulyCar Launches Transparent Vehicle History Platform with One-Time Pricing and Salvage Auction Photo Access te 2026-08-28T11:10:13.194Z TrulyCar Launches Transparent Vehicle History Platform with One-Time Pricing and Salvage Auction Photo Access Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a916c942c5335ae104c2b0d TrulyCar Launches Transparent Vehicle History Platform with One-Time Pricing and Salvage Auction Photo Access te 2026-08-28T11:10:12.423Z TrulyCar Launches Transparent Vehicle History Platform with One-Time Pricing and Salvage Auction Photo Access Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a916c932c5335ae104c2b04 HomeAssure Administration Spotlights Specialty Coverage for Modern Home Systems te 2026-08-28T11:10:11.627Z HomeAssure Administration Spotlights Specialty Coverage for Modern Home Systems Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a916c922c5335ae104c2afb HomeAssure Administration Spotlights Specialty Coverage for Modern Home Systems te 2026-08-28T11:10:10.857Z HomeAssure Administration Spotlights Specialty Coverage for Modern Home Systems Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a916c8d2c5335ae104c2abd Dolly Parton defied country music's expectations for women and built a career on her own terms: experts te 2026-08-28T11:10:05.214Z Dolly Parton defied country music's expectations for women and built a career on her own terms: experts From the get-go, Dolly Parton was a force to be reckoned with. She challenged social norms, broke barriers for women in country music and ultimately helped redefine what a female country star could be. Throughout her life, Parton — who died Aug. 25 after a brief battle with cancer — helped "expand the narrative" of how women were perceived, not only in country music but beyond it, experts told Fox News Digital. "Dolly followed some other pioneering women like Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn who had already challenged expectations and proved that women’s experiences belonged in country music," Dr. Tracy King, a chartered clinical psychologist, writer and pop-culture commentator, told Fox News Digital. DOLLY PARTON DIES AT THE AGE OF 80: A LOOK AT HER LIFE THROUGH PHOTOS "However, where they belonged was still within a narrow narrative of specific roles such as: the respectable woman, the suffering wife, the attractive female or the supporting partner to a more ‘powerful’ man." "Dolly helped expand the narrative," King continued. "She could be the glamorous star, serious songwriter, ambitious decision-maker, owner of her work and a brand manager of her public identity all at the same time. She did not have to remove her femininity, accent or background to become powerful." WHY DOLLY PARTON COULD BRING TOGETHER AMERICANS WHO AGREE ON ALMOST NOTHING "This gave other women much more possibility," she added. "You could be emotionally open without being seen as weak, commercially ambitious without being masculine and visible without surrendering control of your story." Long before the rhinestones, platinum records and entertainment empire, Parton was one of 12 children raised in a one-room cabin in rural Tennessee, where money was scarce but music was a constant. "I’ll always be a country musician because I’m a country girl," she told People in 1975. "My style is my soul and my feelings. I’ll tell the world in my songs what I wouldn’t have told my mother." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Parton would eventually turn the struggles and values of her childhood into the foundation of her songwriting. STEVE DOOCY: THE DOLLY PARTON I SAW WHEN THE CAMERAS STOPPED ROLLING "Dolly refused to treat the things that made her different as problems that needed correcting," King said. "Her appearance became instantly recognizable, her voice very distinct and her background became central to the stories she told." "She did not deny the poverty of her childhood, but she refused to accept that it made her inferior," King continued. "In ‘Coat of Many Colors,’ the homemade coat for which she was mocked also represented her mother’s love. Dolly acknowledged the shame and hurt, but she didn’t allow the cruelest interpretation of that experience to become the only one." DOLLY PARTON’S SIX-DECADE LOVE STORY WITH CARL DEAN BEGAN AT A LAUNDROMAT "This is what it means to reclaim your story," she added. "We cannot always prevent other people from judging us, but we can refuse to let their judgment become our identity. Her accent and background also helped create trust. People felt that she remembered where she came from and had not reinvented herself by rejecting her earlier life. She became successful without treating the person she had once been as someone who needed to disappear." But Parton’s roots weren’t the only thing she refused to shed on her way to the top. The Grammy Award winner leaned heavily into her trademark appearance — refusing to accept the idea that femininity and authority were mutually exclusive. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Dolly understood the assumptions people made about her appearance and used humor to demonstrate that she knew exactly what they were thinking," King said. "She was in on the joke, but she was never the joke." Parton "consciously created her image" rather than allowing the industry to create it for her, King said. DOLLY PARTON REFUSED TO PICK POLITICAL SIDES FOR DECADES: ‘I’M NOT IN POLITICS, I’M AN ENTERTAINER’ "The contrast between that image and her intelligence made other people’s prejudice visible," she said. "It exposed the judgers. Women are still frequently told that authority must look restrained, serious and almost masculine. Dolly rejected that. She did not change her appearance to prove she was intelligent; she made her intelligence impossible to deny and that femininity could run alongside and did not have to be denied." Parton’s carefully constructed image didn’t prevent her from earning respect. It became part of what made her success so significant. TRUMP MOURNS DOLLY PARTON, ORDERS US FLAGS LOWERED NATIONWIDE AFTER COUNTRY MUSIC ICON DIES Professor Susan McClary, a professor of music at Case Western Reserve University, said Parton entered the industry with "two strikes against her" — only to turn both into strengths. "When Dolly Parton began her career, she had two strikes against her: she performed country music — a genre disdained by many listeners; and she presented herself in her attire and make-up as a cartoonish stereotype," McClary said. "Through perseverance, talent, self-deprecating sense of humor, and generosity, she managed to win over a vast fanbase while never compromising her values." "Feminists who might have dismissed her appearance came to see her as a role model who insisted on creating and maintaining her own image," McClary said. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE But Parton’s determination to control her own identity extended far beyond her looks. Behind the larger-than-life image was a savvy songwriter and businesswoman who was equally determined to control her own work. "Dolly built on the groundwork of Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette and expanded the range of what a female country performer could become," King said. "She opened the door to women being recognized as authors of their careers rather than being selected and managed by men. She wrote her own material, protected her publishing rights, left a successful partnership with a powerful male performer and developed businesses beyond the control of the traditional Nashville system." "She showed younger artists that creative freedom depends not only on being heard, but on retaining ownership and decision-making power," she added. Parton also demonstrated that female country artists did not have to remain confined to what society expected of them. "A female country artist could enter pop music, film and television, establish a production company, build businesses and still remain connected to country music," King said. "We can see elements of that broader template in the careers of performers such as Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, The Chicks, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves." "Her songwriting opened another door by showing that women’s inner lives could carry major commercial songs," King added. "Female characters could be jealous, angry, ambitious, sexually judged, economically exploited, ashamed, heartbroken or ready to leave. Later female performers had greater permission to write from their own point of view rather than to present a version of womanhood that was comfortable for a male audience." Parton’s influence ultimately stretched far beyond music. She built a business empire centered in her home state of Tennessee, with Dollywood becoming one of the state’s most recognizable attractions. Her charitable work through the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library left another lasting mark. The Imagination Library, inspired by Parton’s father, who never learned to read or write, provides free books to children from birth to age 5. The program grew into an international literacy initiative, distributing millions of books to children around the world. Following Parton’s death, tributes poured in from some of the women who followed the path she helped widen. "Dolly, thank you for all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth," Reba McEntire wrote on Instagram. "Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart. There will never ever be another you. We will remember and cherish every memory and every note you ever played and sang." "Thank you, Lord, for Dolly," she concluded. "She’s gonna have a blast in heaven singing all her favorite songs with all her family and friends who have gone on before her." Shania Twain also shared an emotional tribute, calling Parton her "mentor." "Dolly was pure light sent from heaven," Twain wrote on Instagram. "My mentor is gone. My songwriting teacher and hero of grace and humility. There is a hole in my heart but the joy of just the thought of her smile will continue to fill me with inspiration for as long as I live." Decades after she first entered an industry with narrow expectations for female performers, Parton left women in country music with far more room to define success on their own terms, said King. "Dolly left female performers with a much wider blueprint: write the story, own the work, control your own narratives and shake off the ones anyone else may have given you," King said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a916c8c2c5335ae104c2ab4 LA merchants fight to save 97-year-old cross as lawyer warns of nationwide stakes te 2026-08-28T11:10:04.418Z LA merchants fight to save 97-year-old cross as lawyer warns of nationwide stakes A legal battle over a nearly century-old cross tradition and longstanding Nativity display in the historic heart of Los Angeles could threaten generations of Mexican-American traditions and leave religious monuments across the country vulnerable, an attorney representing local merchants fighting to preserve the displays told Fox News Digital. "If the cross and nativity were taken down, it would just be the first step in unraveling the vibrant community cultural celebrations, a lot of which have their roots in Mexican-American Catholic history and really decimating this tight-knit community," Andrea Butler, counsel at Becket and lead attorney for the merchants, told Fox News Digital Thursday in an interview. A cross has stood at the head of Olvera Street since 1929, when the original was raised to celebrate Los Angeles' 148th birthday, while a life-size Nativity is displayed each December as part of the community's traditional Las Posadas celebration. SUPREME COURT SHOWDOWN LOOMS OVER ST MICHAEL STATUE BLOCKED FROM PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING Last year, according to Becket, a resident sued the city asking it to remove or cover the cross and stop the Nativity display, arguing the display "offends [him] and makes [him] feel excluded as a non-believer." The religious-liberty group said merchants have helped preserve those traditions since the area was revitalized in the 1920s, with some current vendors belonging to families that have operated at the market since it opened in 1930. Merchants also help organize annual cultural and religious celebrations, including Día de los Reyes, Día de los Muertos and Las Posadas. In its Monday filing, Becket asked the Ninth Circuit to allow the Olvera Street Merchants Association Foundation to join the legal battle over a nearly century-old cross and longstanding Nativity display at El Pueblo in Los Angeles. Becket said the merchants are seeking to defend religious and cultural traditions their families have helped preserve for generations. According to Becket, El Pueblo attracts millions of visitors each year to its Olvera Street marketplace, historic sites and cultural events celebrating the neighborhood’s Mexican-American heritage. YOU SHOULDN’T NEED A PERMIT TO PRAY IN YOUR OWN HOME — THE SUPREME COURT SHOULD AGREE "El Pueblo and Olvera Street are some of the most historic areas in Los Angeles," Butler said. "They are very near the site of the original founding of the city back in the 1700s, and the area has had a long and sometimes bumpy history throughout the history of LA. It… went through substantial decline for centuries, and then in the 1930s, the historic and cultural value of the area was really recognized, and there was a concerted effort to restore the area, preserve the city's historical and cultural history through designating it as El Pueblo Historical Monument. And at the time of the 1930s when the restoration efforts were really underway, that's when the Olvera Street Market took shape, and our clients, the merchants, are members of families who have been selling their goods on the market on Olvera Street since the 1930s." Butler added, "Most of them are third or fourth generation members of this community. And so the cross and the nativity are really vital components of long-standing history and tradition, most of which, in the context of El Pueblo, is Mexican-American history really celebrated in Los Angeles culture." She said the case is about whether the First Amendment will be upheld in protecting the displays. "At the Becket Fund, we believe that religion is a natural part of human culture and history, and it's something that should be celebrated just like any other part of our heritage, history, culture, and it's not something that needs to be basically thought of as kind of a dirty word or something that needs to be taken down because some people might find it offensive," Butler said. "It's something that is a natural part of human culture and should be part of the displays that we see celebrating our culture throughout the country," she added. "And the idea that the founders would have thought a passive religious display celebrating a historical moment in time needed to be taken down because it violated the First Amendment is really absurd." FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS TEXAS LAW REQUIRING TEN COMMANDMENTS IN PUBLIC CLASSROOMS In a statement to Fox News Digital, Valerie Hanley, treasurer of the Olvera Street Merchants Association Foundation, said, "Olvera Street is not just a part of our families’ heritage, it’s at the heart of Los Angeles’s history. One offended bystander shouldn’t get to decide which parts of our City’s story we can tell." Fox News Digital reached out Jack Gerritsen, one of the plaintiffs in the case, for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9167e02c5335ae104c291e Socialist mayoral candidate ignites online mockery for touting basic city service te 2026-08-28T10:50:08.119Z Socialist mayoral candidate ignites online mockery for touting basic city service A Los Angeles councilwoman’s celebration of a newly painted neighborhood crosswalk has drawn online mockery after critics seized on the months-long timeline and glossy "street infrastructure" rollout for what they said amounted to a basic city service. Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is facing online mockery after celebrating the completion of a neighborhood crosswalk project, which was first raised by the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council late last year, in a post on X. The post featured before-and-after images and thanked her field team for "continuing to problem-solve, push for solutions, and make our streets safer." "Dear Lord, Nithya. Your standards are so incredibly low," responded Richard Grenell, Presidential Envoy for Special Missions amid Donald Trump's second term. "They didn’t even fix the street, they painted over cracks. And it took them a year….." "Holy s—t, my sides...Nithya Raman's big accomplishment is taking 9 months to paint 7 yellow stripes over a cracked street?" quipped former L.A. mayoral candidate and reality television star Spencer Pratt. "How dumb do you have to be to post this? BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA" DEM'S MELTDOWN OVER ‘TERRORIST SYMPATHIZER’ HASAN PIKER TRIGGERS INSTANT CONSERVATIVE MOCKERY: ‘YIKES’ "This is beyond parody," responded conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. "Eight months to paint some yellow lines. Huge infrastructure victory! Make her mayor!" "They're calling it the most ambitious infrastructure project since the Golden Gate Bridge," added the Manhattan Institute's Chris Rufo. AOC'S SOCIALIST CREDENTIALS FACE FRESH SCRUTINY AFTER GLARING 7-YEAR GAP SURFACES: ‘VERY CONVENIENT’ Fox News Digital reached out to Raman’s office and Pratt for comment but did not receive a response before publication. Raman’s announcement labeled the work "Improving Our Neighborhood Street Infrastructure" and included before-and-after photos showing yellow crosswalk markings across the cracked roadway. She said the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council had brought the issue to her office in late 2025. The post did not specify the project’s cost, when physical work began, which city department performed it or whether the work involved safety improvements beyond the painted markings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9167de2c5335ae104c290c One of the world's hottest industries is sparking a blue-collar jobs boom te 2026-08-28T10:50:06.997Z One of the world's hottest industries is sparking a blue-collar jobs boom The race to build the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence is creating a new boom for America's blue-collar workforce, as construction firms scramble to fill jobs building data centers, power systems and the facilities that keep the technology running. The rapid buildout is putting a new premium on skilled trades, with data centers requiring armies of workers to prepare sites, pour concrete, install electrical systems and handle the infrastructure needed to bring them online. "For many years, there's been a lack of focus just in general from what is the benefit of a career in the trades," explained Cole Renken, general manager of Merlo America, the U.S. division of Italian construction equipment manufacturer Merlo Group. "It's a very stable income, very stable lifestyle that you can provide for," he added. ONE OF AMERICA'S OLDEST MANUFACTURERS SAYS AI IS CREATING JOBS — NOT REPLACING THEM Now, the AI infrastructure boom could bring renewed attention to those careers. U.S. construction spending is projected to climb from $2.22 trillion in 2026 to $2.85 trillion by 2031, according to a new report from Merlo America developed with predictive sales intelligence firm BiltData.ai. Industrial construction, which includes factories and data centers, is projected to reach $684 billion by 2031, representing 24% of total U.S. construction spending. Much of that growth is being driven by the infrastructure needed to power AI, cloud computing and 5G, with data centers emerging as a major source of construction and industrial activity. And building those facilities requires skilled workers at nearly every stage of a project. Renken said large projects require heavy-equipment operators to prepare sites and logistics workers to coordinate materials, followed by concrete workers, electricians, plumbers and other skilled trades as construction progresses. Electrical workers, he said, could face particularly high demand. A SOUTHERN STATE JUST TOOK THE TOP SPOT IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S FASTEST-GROWING INDUSTRIES And the jobs don't necessarily disappear once construction is complete. Brittany Kaiser, CEO of AI infrastructure company Alpha Compute, told Fox News Digital that data centers require workers not only to build the facilities and energy infrastructure, but also to install equipment, monitor operations, perform maintenance and support future expansion. "These are projects that can provide hundreds or thousands of jobs over many, many years," Kaiser said. "It's not a quick construction project." She described data centers as "a constant construction project," requiring workers across construction, electricity, energy development, monitoring and maintenance as facilities grow and expand. That ongoing demand could create opportunities for surrounding communities, particularly for workers who can be trained for specialized positions. "It's jobs that can also be taught and trained," Kaiser said. "So it's very possible to engage with the community on education and training initiatives to allow people to get access to these higher paying jobs that they didn't have a skill set for before." But as projects multiply, finding enough skilled workers could become a challenge. Renken said shortages in the trades have persisted throughout much of his career and could intensify as more projects come online. The boom, he said, is also a reminder that even the most advanced technology depends on physical infrastructure and the skilled workers needed to build and maintain it. That need, he said, could bring new attention to skilled trades that have long been overshadowed by the focus on high-tech jobs. "To me, it has been kind of an overshadowed market that hasn't gotten the attention that it needs," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9165842c5335ae104c268f Music industry fends off flood of AI music 'stealing' the charts te 2026-08-28T10:40:04.974Z Music industry fends off flood of AI music 'stealing' the charts Artificial intelligence is stepping into the music industry as artists, producers and songwriters fight to keep the human soul on the airwaves. According to Deezer, a music streaming app, AI-generated music accounts for about 44% of daily music downloads. Last year, after riding the momentum of two popular songs called "Walk My Walk" and "Livin’ On Borrowed Time," the AI-generated band Breaking Rust debuted at number nine on the Emerging Artists chart. Unlike a real band, Nashville-based country music artist Ben Gallaher said fake AI bands cannot compete with live entertainment.  "I'm a live guy, so you can't take an AI band and go see the show because there is no in-person band," Gallaher said. ROBOT SMASHES USAIN BOLT'S LEGENDARY SPRINT MARK THEN SLAMS INTO WALL Gallaher has been playing the guitar since he was six years old. He said there's nothing AI can do to take all those years of experience away. "AI can't replace the human heart," Gallaher said. "Nashville's a special place. There's no place like it in the world musically, and it's always been that way. AI is not taking that away." Writing music with AI is a slippery slope, but using it to streamline business operations and hammer down a tour schedule is something Gallaher supports.  "If AI writes a line, you can't then use that line and say you wrote it," Gallaher said. "We can use AI to help find certain venues based on the demographics of where people are listening to the music. That's an amazing tool." The recording studio is one of the places where AI is used to refine workflow in the early stages of song creation.  Ocean Way Nashville Director of Operations, Joe Baldridge, said using AI is like having another collaborator in the room to bounce ideas off of.  "They're going to want to use it to create an edge in their workflow," Baldridge said. "You could use it as a collaborator. You could use it as an editor." Although AI can be used to lay down basic ideas in the song-creating process, Baldridge said nothing can replace the authenticity of human-created music.  He said most people can detect when something is made by a computer.  AI FIREFIGHTING DRONES TAKE AIM AT WILDFIRES "We've had drum machines for a long time. We've had ways to manipulate vocals for a long time. We've had ways to grab incredible sounds from many different things and program them together to mock up a track," Baldridge said. "Humanity and that representation of authenticity and art is going to be something that audiences will seek out." There are no federal laws to protect human artists from AI-generated music topping the charts.  Artists like Grimes, David Guetta, Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine, Lauv, Kanye "Ye" West and Tyga have shown support for AI in music. However, the list of artists that openly oppose it is much longer. In 2024, over 200 artists joined the "Artist Rights Alliance" in signing a letter against the use of AI in music. Lee Miller, board president of the Nashville Songwriters Association International, said more needs to be done to protect songwriters from AI programs that copy human art.  "Every song comes from a lifetime of experience," Miller said. "You will absolutely destroy the art if you take away the human experience." When someone prompts AI to write a song, Miller said the robot analyzes and copies the style and words of a real songwriter, adding that it "muddies the waters" of what is art and what is a "spreadsheet." "Is that what the public wants? Do you want to live in a society where everything is just generated by the robot?" Miller said. "I feel like, at the very least, the lawmakers are going to have to step in and put guardrails on what is copyrightable and what isn't, what's protected and what isn't." Entertainment attorney Barry Shrum said the United States' copyright law is "human centric." The U.S. Copyright Office does not grant copyright protection to anything that is created solely by artificial intelligence. "Our copyright law was developed and foreseen as something that would incentivize humans to create things so that we can benefit society and grow our culture," Shrum said. In July, the Recording Industry Association of America and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry started preposing guidelines to protect human creators. "They want the streaming platforms to identify AI-generated and AI-assisted [music]," Shrum said.  In August, Apple Music announced that it would start labeling AI music by the end of 2026.  Spotify allows AI-generated songs on its platform. However, the streaming service announced a new policy which will label artists' profiles with an "AI Persona" badge. SoundCloud also allows AI-generated songs on its platform. Unlike Apple Music and Spotify, SoundCloud currently discloses if music is AI generated. However, it prohibits third parties from using artists' content to train generative AI models to mimic creators. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9160dc2c5335ae104c2606 Our View: Western Arizona is having a moment in the governor’s race te 2026-08-28T10:20:12.592Z Our View: Western Arizona is having a moment in the governor’s race For years, Phoenix politicians treated Western Arizona like a remote backdrop—out of sight, out of mind, and largely left to fend for itself. Now, in the race for governor, Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs and Republican challenger Andy Biggs have suddenly… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9160d72c5335ae104c25d6 Popular summer fruit has an edible part most people throw away, USDA reveals te 2026-08-28T10:20:07.387Z Popular summer fruit has an edible part most people throw away, USDA reveals When most people are done eating the sweet, juicy flesh of a watermelon, they toss the rind. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently added an official nutrition profile for watermelon rind, providing new information about its nutritional value while highlighting a potential way to reduce food waste. A one-third-cup serving of raw, seedless watermelon rind contains 10 calories, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 140 milligrams of potassium and 4 milligrams of vitamin C, according to the USDA. While the rind is edible, it is not necessarily a replacement for the fruit's nutrient-dense flesh. POPULAR GROCERY STAPLE COULD TAKE HIT AS CALIFORNIA FACES MAJOR SUPPLY VULNERABILITY Watermelon rind nutrition has previously been analyzed by other institutions around the world, but not according to the USDA's standardized requirements, Stephanie Barlow, senior director of communications for the Florida-based National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB), told Fox News Digital. The NWPB funded the watermelon rind analysis and spearheaded the effort to add watermelon rind to the USDA's FoodData Central database, Barlow said. "Most consumers do not know the rind is edible," she said. "Plain and simple." A watermelon is, on average, 70% flesh and 30% rind, and 62% of consumers throw out the rind, according to the NWPB's 2023 Watermelon Consumer Usage Study. SEAWEED-BASED COATING COULD KEEP STRAWBERRIES FRESH FOR DAYS WITHOUT REFRIGERATION, STUDY FINDS Barlow said that amounts to an average of five pounds of rind that could instead be used in a wide range of recipes. "The watermelon rind is an interesting addition to the nutrition conversation, especially because it is a part of the fruit we typically throw away," Lisa Young, registered dietitian and adjunct professor of nutrition at New York University, told Fox News Digital. "Eating the rind can be a simple way to get a little more nutrition while reducing food waste." Young added that she wouldn't call watermelon rind a nutritional powerhouse or suggest eating it instead of the juicy flesh.  "The flesh provides important nutrients and antioxidants, including lycopene," she said. "Rind is tougher and less sweet, so preparation matters. … Just be sure to wash the watermelon well before cutting and eating the rind." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER As more consumers look for ways to stretch their food budgets and use food in new ways, interest in watermelon rind recipes and the rind's versatility has increased year after year, Barlow said. "Food creators on TikTok and YouTube have contributed to watermelon rind awareness in recipes from around the world, and interest continues to grow," she said. Because of increasing consumption of the rind, "we wanted to explore what the nutritional benefits of the rind were," Megan McKenna, NWPB's senior director of marketing and food service, told Fox News Digital. "This required employing the services of a USDA-approved lab to do the testing, as well as working with health professionals to verify the results." "The new USDA nutrient profile gives dietitians and health professionals standardized data they need to confidently incorporate watermelon rind into recipes and nutrition guidance," Barlow added. "It helps consumers – and also food service – get even more value from every watermelon they bring into their kitchens." For someone interested in trying watermelon rind, one of the easiest preparations is adding it to a smoothie, she said. Her favorite way to incorporate it is in a rind slaw that involves shredding pieces of rind and adding vinegar, sugar, salt and oil. The recipe "even leaves on the edible outer green skin and is easily made with simple ingredients," she said. Watermelon rind can also be pickled, used in stir-fries, roasted or incorporated into baked goods. "Proper food safe handling at home with all watermelon must start with washing the watermelon under cool, running water," Barlow said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "A simple rinse is best, no need for any abrasive scrubbing or solutions. Once your whole watermelon is rinsed and dried, it's ready for cutting into slices, dices, sticks and cubes, reserving that rind for recipes." If a recipe calls for removing the green outer skin, a vegetable peeler works well, she said. "The rind skin is similar to its cousin, the cucumber, and it peels right off," Barlow said. For storage, the NWPB recommends refrigerating cut watermelon in a glass or plastic container, where it should keep for three to five days, McKenna said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Our watermelon rind pickles keep for up to two weeks when sealed in a glass jar and refrigerated," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9160d62c5335ae104c25cd GOP firebrand targets booming business letting foreigners exploit US citizenship laws te 2026-08-28T10:20:06.746Z GOP firebrand targets booming business letting foreigners exploit US citizenship laws House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., is subpoenaing a doctor allegedly behind a sprawling birth tourism scheme based in Florida. It comes as Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, is setting his sights on a new target after his crackdown on the Smithsonian Institution made headlines and thrust fresh scrutiny onto its teaching of American history. Gill's task force on investigating institutional abuses, which is part of the House Oversight Committee, is now gearing up for a hearing on the practice of birth tourism — something the White House sounded the alarm on just this month. As part of the hearing, Comer sent a subpoena to Dr. Wladimir Lorentz of Have My Baby in Miami, a South Florida business that's aimed at helping foreigners give birth in the United States. The hearing is expected to take place Sept. 1. Comer accused Lorentz of refusing to voluntarily appear via his attorney, and in a letter sent with the subpoena on Tuesday, Comer said Lorentz's attorney argued he could not speak with the committee due to a pending criminal probe being conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. "As the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of a company doing business as 'Have My Baby in Miami,' your knowledge regarding the company’s marketing practices and direct observations relevant to the birth tourism industry is vital to the immediate investigation," Comer's subpoena letter read. SEN ERIC SCHMITT SEEKS TO END BIRTH TOURISM, REVOKE CITIZENSHIP FOR BABIES OF FOREIGN DIPLOMATS "Furthermore, given the national security concerns raised by birth tourism, delaying the hearing or deferring your testimony to some unknown date in the (potentially far) future would be an extraordinary action that would curtail the Committee’s ability to glean valuable information that will inform its oversight and further its legislative goals." Meanwhile, Gill echoed Comer's concerns over national security. BIRTH TOURISM FIGHT SHIFTS TO US ‘TROPICAL MATERNITY WARD’ WITH HISTORY OF CHINESE EXPLOITATION "A growing industry is openly marketing American citizenship to foreign nationals who travel here for the express purpose of giving birth on U.S. soil. This abuse of our immigration system also raises serious national security concerns, particularly given the number of birth tourists traveling from adversarial nations like China and Russia," the House GOP firebrand said. His panel's Sept. 1 hearing is also expected to feature testimony from Dr. Steve Camarota of the Center for Immigration Studies. The medical director and owner of a company called International Maternity Services, Dr. Julio César Novoa, was also invited. TEXAS GOV ABBOTT SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER CRACKING DOWN ON 'BIRTH TOURISM,’ SAYS US CITIZENSHIP NOT FOR SALE Gill's new task force, which was founded this year, has largely focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts across various sectors of American life. He's held hearings on whether the Smithsonian's teaching of U.S. history involved overly ideological and political leanings, and whether DEI plays a role in running the American Bar Association (ABA). Birth tourism is the colloquial term for the general practice of foreign nationals coming to the U.S. on temporary visas for the purpose of having a child who then automatically becomes an American citizen. President Donald Trump targeted birth tourism in a recent executive order after the Supreme Court struck down his efforts to curb birthright citizenship writ large. He also signed an order banning specific categories, such as children born to foreign government workers, from automatically getting U.S. citizenship. Have My Baby in Miami is just one company that appears to make it more accessible for foreigners to give birth in the U.S. Its website and social media pages appeared to be disabled as of Thursday. But a YouTube page that appears to be associated with the business states, "Many people have questions about how to have a child in the United States, and we can help clarify how to deliver in Miami, how to live in the United States during your pregnancy, how to have a baby in the United States, how much it costs to deliver in the United States and how to go through pregnancy in the United States." "Children who are born in the United States, with rare exceptions, have US citizenship," the summary states. An October 2025 article by Local 10 in Florida appears to have obtained information from the now-deleted pages, including that the company reportedly touted that it helped deliver 2,000 babies. It's not yet clear if Lorentz will appear. But defying a congressional subpoena could risk criminal charges. Fox News Digital reached out to his lawyer for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9160d62c5335ae104c25c4 Mail-voting crackdown moves ahead as Trump court win opens door to federal action te 2026-08-28T10:20:06.101Z Mail-voting crackdown moves ahead as Trump court win opens door to federal action The next phase of President Donald Trump’s effort to change America’s mail-in-voting system is taking shape after the Supreme Court issued a largely favorable ruling for the White House in a challenge to Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions. Former White House deputy counsel Gene Hamilton said federal agencies such as the Postal Service can now move forward with parts of Trump’s election-integrity order, including new ballot-mail standards and efforts involving state citizenship lists, as opposing states wait to see which concrete federal actions could form the basis of new lawsuits. "It’s really interesting what the court did [and] it’s actually exactly what you would expect the court to do," Hamilton told Fox News Digital. TRUMP SCORES SUPREME COURT WIN ON MAIL-IN VOTING RESTRICTIONS BEFORE MIDTERMS Hamilton said that when Trump directed USPS, DHS and DOJ to prepare for the new protocols, several states immediately claimed harm, but the court’s majority rejected their challenge. Originally, a Boston federal judge agreed with them, but the Supreme Court effectively said "you can’t enjoin [the feds] from thinking" — in Hamilton’s words — because no action had taken place yet. JACKSON RIPS INTO SUPREME COURT COLLEAGUES' 'SERIOUS LEGAL ERROR' ON TRUMP MAIL-IN VOTING ORDER "It reminds the American people … just because something might happen in the future [it] doesn't mean that you're actually harmed today, and that's really the crux of what the court did." Hamilton quipped that if the states challenging the order were proven right — and the possibility of future harm were enough to obtain a legal stay — his organization would "have a field day across the country" trying to head off new policies he and his clients oppose. In that regard, he added that the district judge ultimately overruled by the Supreme Court made an "egregious" misread of Article III powers and essentially said states can dictate which cases the attorney general and DOJ try to prosecute. He emphasized that the legal landscape could change quickly once Trump’s actions get underway, but said states challenging executive action must show a concrete or sufficiently imminent injury rather than rely on predictions about what agencies might eventually do. DHS APPROVES PLAN TO VERIFY VOTER CITIZENSHIP, MONITOR MAIL BALLOTS AS TRUMP PUSH INTENSIFIES Besides USPS, Trump’s order directs DHS to compile and provide states with lists of adult U.S. citizens, while DOJ was told to prioritize investigations and potential prosecutions involving ballots issued to ineligible voters. "Let’s see what the departments and agencies actually do. Well, let's see what they say they're going to do," Hamilton told Fox News Digital, as new concrete federal rules will come next. USPS WOULDN'T DELIVER BALLOTS IN STATES THAT REFUSE TO FORK OVER MAIL-IN VOTER INFO UNDER PROPOSED RULE The clock is ticking to implement the plan and respond to further legal challenges as states distribute mail ballots progressively earlier than in past decades. USPS first proposed its ballot-mail rule in June and has since finalized it, requiring standardized ballot envelopes and unique tracking barcodes while directing states to use a federal portal to identify voters receiving mailed federal ballots. States that fail to comply could see outbound federal ballot mail refused or returned. But the agency signaled at the time that it won’t implement the rule for the midterms unless the litigation is resolved. A separate injunction obtained in litigation by the League of Women Voters currently blocks USPS from implementing the rule. "Why wouldn't you take steps like getting a list of eligible voters, like asking the USPS to use standard mail security measures that they use for other things," Hamilton commented. Asked which provisions of Trump’s order the administration plans to implement following the ruling, when those actions would begin and how states would be directed to comply, the White House did not provide specifics. "These are commonsense measures that protect the security of mail-in ballots and ensure only Americans are electing American leaders. This administration will continue to lawfully enact the agenda President Trump was elected on — which includes the safety and security of our elections," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. California Attorney General Rob Bonta — who led the plaintiffs from 23 states along with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro — criticized the Supreme Court for letting Trump "try to make it harder for Americans to vote." Shapiro was listed separately because Pennsylvania Republican Attorney General David Sunday had not signed the state onto the suit. "Not so fast," the potential 2028 presidential candidate said in a statement. "Donald Trump does not run elections here in Pennsylvania — or in any state." "[The] SCOTUS decision does not deal with the substance of Trump’s unconstitutional Executive Order and does not mean his illegal attempt to restrict mail-in voting will go forward." On Wednesday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes responded to the ruling, declaring, "Over my dead body is that rule going to go into effect. We are going to fight this tooth and nail in the courts." Bonta pledged to continue the fight and noted that Obama-appointed Judge Indira Talwani of Boston had originally sided with the plaintiffs. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Hamilton predicted such disputes would produce another round of litigation as agencies make their next moves. "We have to get through the arbitrage of lower court proceedings, and I'm sure there's going to be a lot more fighting to come," he said. Shapiro echoed the plaintiffs’ opposition to the ruling, tweeting: "We’ll see the Trump Administration in court." Fox News Digital's Hannah Brennan and Melissa Chrise contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9160d52c5335ae104c25bb Dems derided Trump’s midterm gamble — until he ended up winning big te 2026-08-28T10:20:05.386Z Dems derided Trump’s midterm gamble — until he ended up winning big One year ago this week, Texas passed a new congressional redistricting map, giving President Donald Trump his first major victory in his push to give Republicans a big boost heading into the midterm elections by drawing more right-leaning districts.    One year later, as they fight to hold their razor-thin House majority, Republicans are the big winners, with partisan redistricting netting them at least 10 additional right-leaning congressional seats in time for the midterms. Democrats and left-leaning pundits repeatedly railed against Trump's efforts and charged they would "shred our country’s democracy." Top Democrats aimed to fight fire with fire but fell short. Their efforts to keep pace with the GOP were derailed following major court rulings by the Supreme Court and Virginia's top court earlier this year, which were seen as major legal victories for Republicans. And the GOP scored another redistricting win earlier this month in Missouri, when a judge allowed a new map, backed by Trump and passed last year by Republican state lawmakers, to be used in November's elections. BLOCKBUSTER SUPREME COURT RULING IGNITES REDISTRICTING WARS ACROSS SOUTHERN STATES Progressive pundits that cast Trump’s push for Texas to redraw its congressional map before the 2026 midterms as a threat to voting rights and democracy. Among them was former MSNBC anchor Joy Reid. She branded the fight a "Voting Rights 911" and later titled a segment on "The Joy Reid Show" as "Texas’s War on Democracy Through Gerrymandering." John Oliver, host of "Last Week Tonight" on HBO, was also among a group of pundits that criticized the redistricting push as a power grab by Trump and the GOP. Oliver said gerrymandering was the practice of manipulating maps "to get the outcome you want," and called it "putting a heavy thumb on the scale of who gets elected." Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for Reid and Oliver to see if they continue to stand by their criticism, but didn't receive responses by the time this story was published. It wasn't just pundits who spoke out. Top Democrats also took action, after Trump, aiming to prevent what happened during his first term in the White House when Democrats reclaimed the House majority in the 2018 midterms, first floated the idea of rare, but not unheard of, mid-decade congressional redistricting. After Texas led the way last summer, Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin called a ruling by the conservative-dominated Supreme Court to greenlight the redistricting a victory for a "rigged map" meant to protect the GOP from midterm accountability. "But it will backfire," Martin predicted. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who led a successful redistricting effort in his Democrat-dominated state last year to negate the GOP gains in Texas, emphasized, "California will not sit idle as Trump and his Republican lapdogs shred our country’s democracy before our very eyes." TWIN COURT RULINGS RESHAPE HOUSE BATTLEFIELD AS DEMOCRATS FIGHT UPHILL REDISTRICTING BATTLE And Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, who considered but decided against redrawing congressional maps in the blue-leaning state, charged that Trump and Republicans were aiming to "erode our democracy and drag us toward authoritarianism." A veteran Republican strategist sees the Democrats' arguments as hypocritical. "The left’s overcharged political rhetoric is undermined by Governor Gavin Newsom’s willingness to spearhead a power grab in his state that eliminated at least 5 GOP congressional seats," Colin Reed told Fox News Digital. Reed argued that "Democratic leaders had the same goal as Republicans with mid-decade redistricting; they just weren’t as successful, but their intent makes any complaints about democracy ring hollow." But Democrats stand by their resistance. "Elected leaders in every state should respond aggressively to this unAmerican attempt to rig control of congress for a generation," John Bisognano, executive director of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, told Fox News Digital. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER While Texas and California were the first major battlegrounds in the redistricting war, the fight quickly spread from coast-to-coast. Republican-controlled Florida, Missouri, and Ohio and swing state North Carolina, where the GOP dominates the legislature, drew new maps as part of the president's push. But in blows to Republicans, a Utah district judge late last year rejected a congressional district map drawn by the state's GOP-dominated legislature and instead approved an alternate that created a Democratic-leaning district ahead of the midterms. And Republicans in Indiana's state Senate in December defied Trump, shooting down a redistricting bill that had passed the state House. But Democrats were dealt a major blow this spring when the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the Democrat-controlled state's congressional redistricting ballot measure, which would have produced up to four more left-leaning House seats. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Concurrently, a blockbuster decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that gutted key portions of the landmark Voting Rights Act – ruling that race should not dictate the redrawing of legislative districts – gave a handful of GOP-dominated Southern states the greenlight to move forward with redistricting. The legal rulings locked in an advantage for Republicans in this year's battle for the House. Now it's up to voters to decide which party will control Congress. But the redistricting fight is far from over. Democrat-controlled New York is taking steps toward redistricting in time for the 2028 elections. So is blue state Maryland, but a court ruling on Wednesday dealt Democrats a setback. A Maryland court blocked Democrats from adding a congressional redistricting initiative to the November ballot on Wednesday. The Democrat-backed effort would have allowed Maryland residents to vote on an amendment to the state constitution to let lawmakers redraw district maps ahead of the 2028 elections. Meanwhile, battleground Georgia, where Republicans currently control the governor's office and state legislature, is also mulling a move. "The gerrymandering crisis Trump started last year is is not over. We expect him to continue demanding new congressional maps that manipulate voting districts to protect Republicans despite what American voters want," Bisognano told Fox News Digital. He urged state leaders to speak out and draw "responsive maps to ensure the national congressional map reflects the make up and the will of the American people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9160d42c5335ae104c25b2 Fox News Digital's News Quiz: August 28, 2026 te 2026-08-28T10:20:04.562Z Fox News Digital's News Quiz: August 28, 2026 Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom getting banned from a WNBA arena and a Missouri deputy attorney general surviving after going missing for six days. Looking for another challenge? The Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary and President Donald Trump’s reported Turkey departure were featured in last week's News Quiz. Test your knowledge of presidential portrayals, summer sips and more in this week's American Culture Quiz. If you're looking to play even more, you can find all of our quizzes by clicking here. Check back next week for the latest News Quiz from Fox News Digital. Thanks for playing! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a915e862c5335ae104c2585 Brad Bettencourt Cites $1.5 Million Community Budget Fix In Bid For LD9 House Seat te 2026-08-28T10:10:14.890Z Brad Bettencourt Cites $1.5 Million Community Budget Fix In Bid For LD9 House Seat By Staff Reporter | One Republican is competing against two Democrats for two seats in the highly competitive Arizona House of Representatives race in Legislative District 9. Bradley (Brad) Bettencourt is facing off against Democratic incumbent Lorena Austin and Democratic newcomer Jacob Martinez. Bettencourt fell right in the middle of the pack for voter turnout in the primary election. Austin received about 11,200 votes, Martinez received about 9,300 votes, and Bettencourt received about 10,400 votes.  Bettencourt believes his banking career and budgeting prowess — which he says are evidenced by his role in fixing over $1.5 million in budget errors at his Dobson Ranch community — can bring the Arizona budget off life support and onto the path of recovery.  “I’m running because the numbers have to add up: for our state budget and for the families who live here,” said Bettencourt in a recent news release. “I stepped up when my own community of 5,000 homes discovered more than a million and a half dollars in budget errors and helped get the finances back on track. Arizona families are dealing with rising prices while paychecks struggle to keep up. They deserve a representative who will bring practical solutions, not games or extremes.” Along with the budget, Bettencourt has his eye on strengthening approaches to the biggest issues facing the state today: water security, housing affordability, educational outcomes and choice, legal immigration, and border security.  Bettencourt generally advises more aggressive government action on Colorado River negotiations, cuts to bureaucratic red tape that impact housing, border security, legal immigration pathways, first responder funding, increased penalties on certain crimes like fentanyl distribution, regular infrastructure improvements, and tax cuts to incentivize family growth. As for the other priorities, Bettencourt proposed government actions that support the individual freedom to act, like protecting educational choice and increasing educational outcomes through competitive teacher pay and expansions of career preparation pathways for students, and opposing new restrictions or burdens on lawful gun ownership.   Bettencourt is an Arizona native that resided in other states and traveled through Latin America before returning to the Valley. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Arizona State University, and has previously resided in southern Arizona, where he worked for a bank in Yuma and Nogales.  So far, Bettencourt has been outraised by his Democratic opponents. His campaign has raised more than $64,000, out of which $29,000 has come from himself.  The other top single donors to his campaign are the Freedom Club PAC, which gave $2,500; Michelle Masters, who gave $2,000; Gary Golka, who gave $1,000; the NFIB Arizona PAC, which gave $1,000; Veronica Law, who gave $1,000; and Don Tapia, who gave $1,000.  Austin has raised more than $104,000. Her top 10 donors are: AFSCME People, $11,000 Elizabeth Simons, $5,500 Western States Regional Council of Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee, $5,500 The Next 50 PAC, $5,500 Ross Boucher, $5,400 Jane Fonda Climate PAC, $5,000 Peter Francis, $3,000 Climate Cabinet PAC, $2,500 Int’l Ass’n of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers Local 359 PAC, or SMART PAC, $2,500 Arizona Education Association Fund for Public Education, formerly AZ PAC, $2,000 Martinez has also raised a similar amount at more than $100,000. His top 10 donors are very similar to Austin’s top 10: AFSCME People, $11,000 Western States Regional Council of Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee, $5,500 Joseph Rich, $5,500 The Next 50 PAC, $5,500 Jane Fonda Climate PAC, $5,000 Ross Boucher, $3,500 Int’l Ass’n of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers Local 359 PAC, or SMART PAC, $2,500 Climate Cabinet PAC, $2,500 Ironworkers Local 75 PAC, $2,000 United Food & Commercial Workers Local 99 PAC, $2,000 AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Brad Bettencourt Cites $1.5 Million Community Budget Fix In Bid For LD9 House Seat first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a915e842c5335ae104c257c Shope Accuses Mayes Of Providing ‘Election-Year Cover’ For Hobbs Amid Sunshine Investigation te 2026-08-28T10:10:12.981Z Shope Accuses Mayes Of Providing ‘Election-Year Cover’ For Hobbs Amid Sunshine Investigation By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Senate President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope (R-LD16) is accusing Attorney General Kris Mayes of providing political cover for Governor Katie Hobbs after Mayes declined to prosecute the governor following a two-year investigation into alleged pay-to-play activity involving Sunshine Residential Homes. Shope is also challenging Mayes to publicly support legislation aimed at increasing transparency around political contributions and state contracts, measures he said her office has previously declined to support. Last week, Mayes announced that her office found insufficient evidence to establish that political contributions made by Sunshine Residential Homes and individuals connected to the company were exchanged for rate increases approved by the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS). The attorney general’s decision does not close the matter entirely. A separate investigation being led by the Arizona Auditor General, with assistance from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, remains ongoing. The Arizona House of Representatives has also commissioned an independent investigation into the allegations. Shope originally requested the investigation in 2024 after Sunshine Residential Homes and individuals associated with the company made combined political contributions of $580,840 benefitting Hobbs, her inaugural fund, her legal defense fund, and the Arizona Democratic Party, according to the senator’s office. 🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: President Pro Tem Shope Condemns AG Mayes' Election-Year Cover for Governor Hobbs' Pay-to-Play Scandal Full press release: https://t.co/yvXkJnhWVr@TJShope pic.twitter.com/Ykq5Yysyli — AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) August 24, 2026 Sunshine founder Simon Kottoor and his wife Elizabeth also contributed to Hobbs’ campaigns. Kottoor even served on Hobbs’ inaugural committee and became a gold-level sponsor of her inauguration. Sunshine initially sought a DCS rate increase in December 2022 but was denied in February 2023. The company reapplied several months later and received a mid-contract increase in May 2023. Its rate was subsequently increased again during its April 2024 contract renewal, making it the state’s highest paid group-home provider per child. Internal DCS communications that surfaced during the controversy also acknowledged Sunshine’s political connections and discussed keeping the company’s special rate increase from competitors. Despite the scrutiny, Hobbs did not agree to an interview with investigators. Instead she provided two written statements through her attorneys. Shope said Mayes’ decision is particularly concerning because he previously introduced legislation intended to address the types of conflicts raised by the Sunshine investigation. “For two years, Kris Mayes had every opportunity to support meaningful pay-to-play reforms, and she chose silence,” Shope said. “She allowed Hobbs to avoid questioning, ignored the growing trail of political contributions, and then cleared her fellow Democrat after a two-year investigation. Only after the Legislature adjourned did Mayes suddenly discover that reform was necessary. That’s not leadership. It’s political damage control.” Shope sponsored SB 1612 in 2025, legislation that would have required companies seeking state contracts or certain grants to disclose political contributions and other items of value connected to the governor, political committees, and affiliated organizations. The bill also included requirements for state agencies to retain records used in evaluating contract proposals. Hobbs vetoed the bill. Shope introduced similar legislation again this year through SB 1186. The bill retained requirements for companies seeking state contracts or grants to disclose political contributions and for state agencies to preserve records used to evaluate contract proposals. Hobbs again vetoed the measure in June, amid the continuing investigation into Sunshine Residential Homes. “Katie Hobbs took the political money, her administration approved the rate increases, she refused to answer investigators’ questions, and then she vetoed the reforms designed to prevent this from happening again,” added Shope. “Now her political ally wants Arizonans to believe the matter is closed. It isn’t.” Mayes has called for legislative action following her decision not to prosecute Hobbs, saying changes to state law are needed to address potential conflicts involving political contributions and government contracting. Shope said he plans to bring his legislation back during the next legislative session and intends to challenge Mayes to publicly testify in support of the reforms she is now calling for. “If Mayes is sincere, she can endorse the legislation, appear before lawmakers, and demand that Hobbs sign it,” continued Shope. “If she refuses, Arizonans will know her call for reform was nothing more than election-year cover for the governor. The other investigations must continue without interference, and their complete findings must be made public,” Shope concluded. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Shope Accuses Mayes Of Providing ‘Election-Year Cover’ For Hobbs Amid Sunshine Investigation first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a915e832c5335ae104c2573 Biggs Calls For Statewide Flock Camera Ban As Hobbs Expresses Support For The Surveillance Technology te 2026-08-28T10:10:11.039Z Biggs Calls For Statewide Flock Camera Ban As Hobbs Expresses Support For The Surveillance Technology By Ethan Faverino | Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs is calling for a statewide ban on Flock automated license plate reader cameras, putting him at odds with Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, who said she trusts individual law enforcement agencies to decide whether they want to use the surveillance technology. The disagreement came during a public safety forum hosted by the Arizona Police Association on Tuesday at Arizona State University’s Downtown Phoenix campus. Biggs and Hobbs answered questions separately and did not share the stage, with both candidates addressing issues including border security, police funding, and automated license plate readers (ALPRs). According to Fox 10, the forum was intended to allow voters and Arizona law enforcement officials to hear each candidate’s position on public safety issues ahead of the November gubernatorial election. Biggs said he would ban Flock cameras throughout Arizona if elected governor. This isn’t a partisan issue, but it’s a clear difference between me and Katie Hobbs. We can find ways to support law enforcement without putting our civil liberties in danger. https://t.co/POoqxvCiaU — Andy Biggs (@andybiggs4az) August 26, 2026 Hobbs took a different position. According to KTAR News, Hobbs claimed she trusts individual law enforcement agencies to determine whether they want to use surveillance technology such as Flock cameras. The disagreement came as several Arizona cities and police departments have recently suspended, investigated, or terminated their use of Flock cameras following concerns over the potential misuse of the technology. The debate over Flock cameras gained new significance on Wednesday when the City of Tempe announced it had shut down its entire network of Flock automated license plate readers and would terminate its contract with the company. Tempe has turned off its Flock automated license plate reader system and will end its contract with the company. The cameras are no longer collecting license plate data, and Tempe will not seek another company to replace the system. While the cameras have helped Tempe Police… pic.twitter.com/sFqfpOPiqd — City of Tempe, AZ (@Tempegov) August 26, 2026 The city previously ended automatic data sharing from its Flock cameras earlier this month. Although the city said its own audits did not uncover improper use of the system, officials said recent incidents involving other Arizona law enforcement agencies raised concerns about the potential for misuse. A Chandler police officer recently resigned after admitting to improperly using the department’s Flock system to locate a family member. The city subsequently discontinued its 40-camera Flock system and said it would not renew its current agreement with the company. In Apache Junction, former officer Joshua McDaniel also resigned after an investigation found that he had used the Flock system to search for his wife’s vehicle. Two dispatchers who assisted with the search were also disciplined. Goodyear has also launched a criminal investigation after an internal-affairs audit identified potential misuse of its Flock system by an officer. That officer was placed on administrative leave and had access to department computer systems restricted. Surprise initially suspended its Flock system after an audit identified an anomaly and placed an officer on administrative leave. The city then canceled its Flock contract and requested that the company’s equipment be removed. However, the officer was cleared of wrongdoing on after investigators determined the apparent anomaly was caused by a technical issue rather than improper use. The Surprise Police Department has concluded a formal Professional Standards Unit investigation into an anomaly found during a routine audit of its Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system, fully clearing the involved police officer of any system misuse. Consistent with… pic.twitter.com/xrY2NYMAc9 — Surprise Police Dept (@Surprise_PD) August 26, 2026 Sedona, Flagstaff, South Tucson, Pinal County, and Cave Creek have also ended or announced plans to end their Flock contracts within the last year. With Flock cameras becoming an increasingly controversial issue across Arizona, the technology is expected to draw further debate at the state Capitol during the upcoming legislative session. Lawmakers have already attempted to establish statewide regulations governing automated license plate readers, with several proposals introduced and debated earlier this year. Senator Kevin Payne (R-LD27) introduced SB 1111, which sought to establish statewide requirements for ALPR use, including restrictions on data access, mandatory training, and regular audits. The bill advanced through the Senate but ultimately did not become law. Senator Mark Finchem (R-LD11) introduced SB 1138, which also sought to establish restrictions on ALPR use, including requirements governing access, training, and data retention. The bill was later amended into an unrelated measure. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Biggs Calls For Statewide Flock Camera Ban As Hobbs Expresses Support For The Surveillance Technology first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9157752c5335ae104c2431 As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space te 2026-08-28T09:40:05.178Z As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space Launched by Belgian startup Any, LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo space that can be used to carry bags, work equipment, or even pets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9152c72c5335ae104c2389 JONATHAN TURLEY: James Carville's latest tirade reveals the left's all-consuming politics of rage te 2026-08-28T09:20:07.344Z JONATHAN TURLEY: James Carville's latest tirade reveals the left's all-consuming politics of rage In "Breaking Bad," the character Walter White explains to a major drug dealer why cheaper knockoffs of his signature Blue Sky methamphetamine are just not enough: "So… it’s grade-school tee-ball vs. the New York Yankees. Yours is just some tepid… off-brand, generic cola. What I’m making is classic Coke." This week, veteran Democratic political strategist James Carville released his own uncut, undiluted classic product to a nation of rage addicts. Blue Sky rage. What set off Carville was telling. He and others were outraged that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Trump’s son-in-law and close adviser Jared Kushner to discuss areas of common ground. Such dialogue "with the enemy" is unthinkable in what I consider our "age of rage," particularly for someone like Carville. The political strategist who previously threatened that, once Democrats are back in power, Trump allies and institutions that enabled the president should be treated the same way as Nazi collaborators were after World War II. Carville went into his signature berserker trance on his podcast, appropriately called the "Politics War Room": "These people are a pack of felons and traitors, and you do not meet with them! You do not meet with them. There’s only one thing you can do with people that you genuinely believe deep inside of every fabric of your body are a pack of thieves and a pack of traitors." JAMES CARVILLE GOES NUCLEAR ON JEFFRIES OVER JARED KUSHNER SIT-DOWN AND DEMANDS DEMOCRATS DRAW A LINE As usual, Carville delivers the line with the intensity of a man seconds away from a self-induced stroke. The message, however, is clear. Anyone seeking a middle ground or compromise is a traitor and will be dealt with the same way as Nazi collaborators once Democrats regain power. What is really on display is rage politics. When you feed this addiction, you have to keep your product pure to avoid the pain of rage withdrawal. Carville is asking Democrats the same question as Walter White when asking whether they really want some cheap knockoff when they can have the real thing. Go with the classic. Go with the rage. JEFFRIES' REPORTED MEETING WITH KUSHNER ABOUT POSSIBLE TRUMP COOPERATION DRAWS LEFT-WING BACKLASH Over in what's become the social media safe space for liberals, BlueSky, Carville is being heralded as a prophet of furor. It was a perfect combination. BlueSky was created for liberals to remove themselves, particularly from X, because of conservatives returning to social media after years of censorship. Many in the media saw BlueSky as the future, as they predicted the rapid death of X. It did not exactly work out that way. Some liberal influencers proclaiming their abandonment of X never actually left, and many others have returned. BlueSky is now little more than a progressive boutique in comparison to X. It has an estimated 43 million users, as opposed to up to 600 million for X. (Monthly active users drop to around 27 million versus more than 300 million.) In practice, BlueSky has developed a reputation for a largely liberal political culture and robust user-controlled moderation tools. It offers a protected zone for liberals to rave among themselves without the distraction of as many opposing views or voices. JAMES CARVILLE BLASTS FAR-LEFT 'WHITE TURDS' AMONG DEMS WHO HE SAYS VALUE LENIN MORE THAN MLK It is a social platform that is premised on the same "you do not meet with them" screed offered by Carville. Recently, the seasoned strategist has lashed out at the far left of his party, such as Democratic Socialists, over their radical agenda. However, he and other establishment figures are primarily objecting to the fact that it appears these radical policies will not succeed in the upcoming midterm elections and return them to power. Carville appears to have no problem trashing the system to secure and maintain power. He previously called for packing the Supreme Court but notably told Democrats not to actually talk about it: "If the Democrats win the presidency and both houses of Congress, I think on day one, they should expand the Supreme Court to 13. F— it. Eat our dust. Don’t run on it. Don’t talk about it. Just do it." LEFT-WING PODCASTER BLASTS SCHUMER, JEFFRIES AS 'FASCIST COLLABORATORS' Other Democratic leaders continue to try to co-opt the mob for their own uses. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer dismissed questions about the DSA platform to eliminate the presidency, the Supreme Court, and the Senate. These are small differences, according to Schumer, compared with the need to win elections: "Not everyone has the same exact view on every single issue." One of those small disagreements is the very existence of the institution that Schumer so desperately wants to lead. Carville and Schumer, however, appear to agree on the key element of the political strategy of keeping the rage alive. The greatest threat to that strategy is any dialogue between Democrats and their Republican neighbors. If reason were to break out before the elections, all could be lost. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The effort reflects the fact that the rage in an age of rage eventually burns off. People look into a mirror on both sides and realize that we have become grotesque by yielding to the anger and hate. Once people start to talk with one another again, it is harder to hate so completely and blindly tap into the rage that hate traffickers need. So Blue Sky rage is hitting the streets. The Classic Coke of hate is to be injected directly into the veins of a nation of rage addicts. After all, as Walter White asked his fellow traffickers, "Do you really wanna live in a world without Coca-Cola?" CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9152c62c5335ae104c2380 DOUG SCHOEN: Why Democrats cannot break free from the far left’s transgender demands te 2026-08-28T09:20:06.584Z DOUG SCHOEN: Why Democrats cannot break free from the far left’s transgender demands The most formidable challenges facing establishment Democrats in November’s midterms are the success of far-left, socialist, or progressive candidates in primary elections and mainstream Democrats’ surrender to that wing of the party. Alongside advocating for an agenda that is radical in its drive to reshape America – and is broadly unpopular – the DSA’s influence has left Democrats on the wrong side of an issue that the party has been hobbled by in the past: transgender policies. Simply put, the DSA’s strong opposition to legislation banning biological males from competing in women’s sports has come to define where the national Democratic Party stands, much to its detriment. FORMER BERNIE SANDERS OPERATIVE WARNS RADICAL LEFT HAS 'OVERTAKEN' THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY FROM WITHIN And while this problem did not suddenly become an issue – Democrats had been trending this way for years before the 2024 election – it is only getting worse and will continue to do so. Indeed, we have already seen examples of it becoming a prominent topic in 2026 campaigns. DEMOCRATS STAY QUIET ON NEXT STEPS AFTER SUPREME COURT TRANSGENDER SPORTS RULING In Florida, Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has made transgender issues a central line of attack against Democrat David Jolly, including Jolly’s position on gender-affirming care for minors. Jolly disputes Donalds’ characterization of his position. Moreover, in Massachusetts, during a debate against incumbent Democratic Sen. Ed Markey, primary challenger Rep. Seth Moulton was forced to reverse himself and walk back comments he made just two years ago. MASSACHUSETTS SENATE CANDIDATES TRADE SHARP ATTACKS IN FIERY DEBATE AS INCUMBENT MARKEY SKIPS EVENT At the time, Moulton said, "I have two little girls, I don’t want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete." Fast-forward to their 2026 debate earlier this month: Moulton walked back his phrasing, apologizing to the trans community for any pain caused while insisting his underlying goal was to encourage open debate within the party. BATTLEGROUND DEMOCRAT FLIP-FLOPS ON CONVERSION THERAPY AFTER LEFT-WING BACKLASH Does Moulton now fear more for his primary prospects with an increasingly dominant far-left base than he does for his daughters’ safety? Both of these examples show the pressure Democrats face from their left flank and their refusal to distance themselves from a position the American people and most Democrats do not endorse. HOUSE DEMS HAND GOP A WIN ON TRANS SPORTS AS PARTY UNITY CRACKS Analyses of the 2024 election compellingly suggest that this could well have played a decisive role in the outcome. The DNC’s post-election autopsy "determined [Kamala] Harris had no answer" to "Republicans’ very effective advertisements" highlighting Harris’ position. NEVER-TRUMP REPUBLICAN IS TOP DEM CHOICE IN CRUCIAL FLORIDA PRIMARY Further, according to one PAC’s analysis, then-candidate Donald Trump’s "Kamala is for they/them, President Trump is for you" ad was so effective that it shifted the race almost 3 points in Trump’s favor, double his 1.5 percentage-point margin of victory in the popular vote. The Trump campaign also pointed to the ad’s success with suburban women, a key demographic. DEMOCRATIC INFIGHTING GROWS AS CONGRESSWOMAN EXPOSES ‘DISRESPECTFUL’ WELCOME OF SOCIALISTS INTO ‘BIG TENT’ Make no mistake, Democrats are on the wrong side of the transgender debate given public opinion. According to Gallup’s May 2025 survey, roughly 7 in 10 (69%) Americans – including 72% of independents and a plurality of Democrats – believe transgender athletes should only be allowed to play on sports teams that match their gender at birth. Even among Democrats, support for allowing transgender athletes to play on teams that align with their current gender identity has dropped 10 points since 2021, now sitting below a majority, at 45% – despite party leadership’s embrace of the position. Pew found that 49% of Americans favored requiring transgender people to use public bathrooms matching their sex at birth, while 26% opposed such policies. Americans continue to support laws that would require transgender people to use public restrooms that match their sex at birth, not the one to which they have transitioned. However, when it came time to actually take a stand, no Democratic senators and just two Democratic House members supported a 2025 bill that sought to bar transgender athletes from competing against girls in K-12 schools. DEM REP HENRY CUELLAR REJECTS DSA AGENDA, SAYS SOCIALISTS ARE TRYING TO 'USE' DEMOCRATIC PARTY To that end, neither Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer nor House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has been willing to take specific positions aligning with popular views favoring bans on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. Schumer has been the most explicitly opposed to the bans, calling them "despicable," while Jeffries has been more measured, simply saying that Democrats care about "fairness in sports" but refusing to support legislation seeking to bar the practice. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION In Maine, Gov. Janet Mills has publicly clashed with the Trump administration over the state’s policy allowing transgender students to participate in school sports according to their gender identity. Ultimately, despite broad public opposition to allowing transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity – and a sharply divided Democratic electorate – the party’s elites continue supporting policies allowing this to occur, or at best equivocate. At the same time, the data make clear the dilemma establishment Democrats face: continue mollifying the far left, or risk having the transgender issue hurt the party in general elections. Put another way, the far left’s and DSA’s veto over Democratic policy puts the entire party on the wrong side of another key issue. And unfortunately, all signs point to this problem continuing to be a drag on Democratic support in the midterms and into the 2028 presidential election. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DOUG SCHOEN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9152c52c5335ae104c2377 America faces a crisis in our military arsenal that Trump is racing to fix te 2026-08-28T09:20:05.781Z America faces a crisis in our military arsenal that Trump is racing to fix The world feels more dangerous than it's been in a generation. As the United States finds itself back in active conflict in the Middle East, Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine grinds into its fifth year. The world holds its breath to see whether China moves on Taiwan. And after decades of treating our defense industrial base like a peacetime operation, that strain is exposing just how fragile America's arsenal can become. For decades, the Pentagon has bought munitions the way a peacetime military does: year to year, program by program, with procurement requests that shift with each budget cycle. Years of perceived peace let us coast on the stockpiles already built, without reckoning with the impact this had on our industrial base. Manufacturers were left guessing at demand from one year to the next, and that uncertainty withered production capacity over time. The war in Iran put this problem on full display. The conflict has put sustained demand on precision munitions and air defense interceptors – affecting both the United States and our allies. Gulf partner nations have warned U.S. officials that their interceptor stocks are running dangerously low, and the Pentagon has been forced to pull THAAD and Patriot batteries out of South Korea to cover the gap. MORE THAN HALF OF SOME US WEAPONS STOCKPILES USED IN IRAN WAR, RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT CHINA THREAT This didn’t happen in a vacuum. Munitions production has been under-resourced across administrations for years and this is now showing up on the ground. Troops and commanders are having to make calls about where scarce weapons get allocated. Despite these operational constraints, U.S.-made air defense systems continue to perform admirably in battle. The problem is depth, not capability. Iran has made it clear that we simply don't have enough of that proven hardware to sustain a long fight. US DRAINS CRITICAL MISSILE STOCKPILES IN IRAN WAR AS YEARSLONG REBUILD LOOMS Fortunately, recent contract announcements from the Pentagon show that a commitment to fixing this problem is taking hold. The Navy announced a $22.9 billion, seven-year contract to ramp up Tomahawk cruise missile production from roughly 60 a year to more than 1,000. This multiyear commitment provides long-range certainty that lets industry hire the workforce, expand facilities and lock in suppliers around real, sustained demand, as opposed to reacting to it year to year. It’s a welcome shift that’s part of a larger trend. Since January, the Pentagon signed long-term framework agreements with both RTX and Lockheed Martin covering seven major weapons systems, all built on the same seven-year model. Together, these deals will push AMRAAM production to 1,900 units a year, SM-6 to more than 500, PAC-3 interceptors from 600 to 2,000, and THAAD from 96 to 400. The message behind the numbers is straightforward: The Pentagon wants stockpile depth built in permanently, not scrambled together the next time a war breaks out. VANCE PUSHES BACK ON REPORT OF STOCKPILE CONCERNS AS US RACES TO BOOST MISSILE PRODUCTION While this is a helpful first step, it won't single-handedly solve the problem. Even under these agreements, full production capacity will take time to arrive, and Congress must approve continued appropriations to fund them through completion. The military is also still working against an outdated procurement process that limits how fast any new capability, not just these missile systems, can reach the warfighter. The U.S. still averages more than 12 years to move a major weapons program from concept to fielding, and that's a separate challenge the Pentagon and Congress still need to resolve. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Moving forward, the Pentagon and Congress should understand that treating sustained, elevated defense investment as the standing cost of this era, not a wartime exception that ends when the current conflict does. The industrial base that wins the next fight is the one we choose to build now, deliberately, before we need it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91506d2c5335ae104c2321 The Town Council Race Was Tied. The Three of Spades Called It. te 2026-08-28T09:10:05.901Z The Town Council Race Was Tied. The Three of Spades Called It. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91506b2c5335ae104c2306 Jury Deliberations Underway in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial te 2026-08-28T09:10:03.239Z Jury Deliberations Underway in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial In order to reach a verdict, jurors must agree on whether Ms. Clancy should be held criminally responsible for killing her three children. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a913db52c5335ae104c1abf NAU backup quarterback competition coming down to the wire te 2026-08-28T07:50:13.372Z NAU backup quarterback competition coming down to the wire The decision on who NAU’s backup quarterback will be is heavily contested. Two young players from Arizona are battling for the role, with a decision to be made this week before the season opener. 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"King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet Friday 28 August at 6:35 AM," the statement continued. Harald's son, Crown Prince Haakon, 53, will succeed him. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a913b542c5335ae104c1a0b New Hampshire man allegedly steals rescue truck from firefighters battling his burning home te 2026-08-28T07:40:04.896Z New Hampshire man allegedly steals rescue truck from firefighters battling his burning home A New Hampshire man whose home was going up in flames allegedly stole a rescue truck from responding firefighters, then crashed into a fire engine, drove over active hoses and narrowly missed three firefighters before fleeing the scene, authorities said. Nestor Roman II, 30, of Dalton, faces multiple charges after authorities said he stole the rescue vehicle and later crashed several miles from his burning home. According to New Hampshire State Police, troopers were responding around 3:50 a.m. Tuesday to assist Dalton Fire & Rescue with a house fire when they learned that a Whitefield Fire & Rescue vehicle had been stolen. NYC 5-ALARM FIRE INJURES AT LEAST 17 FIREFIGHTERS, OTHERS AS BLAZE DAMAGES MULTIPLE APARTMENT BUILDINGS Dalton Fire & Rescue said crews had been dispatched to a fully involved structure fire near Faraway Road and Mountain Road, with several neighboring departments responding as mutual aid. As firefighters battled the blaze, Roman allegedly got into Whitefield Fire & Rescue's F550 rescue truck and drove away shortly before 5 a.m., according to the fire department. NY POLICE CAR CATCHES FIRE, TROOPERS INJURED IN 3-CAR COLLISION The department said Roman allegedly drove around Whitefield's E3 fire engine, nearly striking two firefighters and narrowly missing a third who could have been pinned between the two large trucks. Roman then allegedly crashed into the E3 and a small pickup while "forcing their way onto the road ahead," according to the department. State police said Roman drove over multiple water supply lines while fleeing. Dalton Fire & Rescue said two charged hoses being used to fight the fire were run over but were not damaged. Roman also allegedly struck a firefighter's personal vehicle farther down the road and damaged neighboring property, according to fire officials. State police said wooden fences at two separate properties were also damaged. WATCH: MISSOURI SUSPECT DIVES HEADFIRST OFF BRIDGE IN WILD BID TO EVADE DEPUTIES The escape came to an end several miles away after a Dalton homeowner reported that the stolen rescue vehicle had crashed on their property, according to state police. The homeowner also reported that Roman was allegedly attempting to take items from the porch. Troopers arrived moments later and found Roman on the porch. Police said he was uncooperative but was ultimately taken into custody. Roman was charged with three felony counts of reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, burglary and two counts of theft by unauthorized taking. He also faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing government administration, four counts of conduct after an accident, resisting arrest and detention, driving after suspension subsequent and two counts of driving over a fire hose without consent, according to state police. Despite sustaining significant damage, Whitefield's E3 was able to remain in operation, and firefighters ultimately extinguished the flames. MYSTERY STRANGER VANISHES AFTER FAMILY SAYS FRANTIC WARNING SAVED THEIR LIVES DURING DEVASTATING HOUSE FIRE Fire officials said the house was a "complete loss." The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire. "We are extremely thankful that no firefighters were physically injured despite the close call," Dalton Fire & Rescue said in a statement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a91137d2c5335ae104c0d37 Federal judge again blocks Trump's mail ballot order just before midterms te 2026-08-28T04:50:05.157Z Federal judge again blocks Trump's mail ballot order just before midterms A federal judge on Thursday again blocked President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail-in voting, halting the directive, at least for now, for a second time with only about a week before the first mail ballots are expected to be sent out for the upcoming midterm elections. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani issued a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of the new U.S. Postal Service rule implementing the order. The ruling is likely to be quickly appealed and could soon make its way back to the Supreme Court, days after the nation's highest court handed down a procedural decision that allowed the administration to move forward. Thursday's ruling comes after Democrats and voting rights groups refiled their lawsuits to comply with the recent Supreme Court decision. The high court did not address the legality of Trump’s order, only finding that Talwani had acted too soon. JACKSON RIPS INTO SUPREME COURT COLLEAGUES' 'SERIOUS LEGAL ERROR' ON TRUMP MAIL-IN VOTING ORDER The administration has now issued a formal rule governing how states must prepare and submit mail ballots for USPS acceptance, effectively taking the legal fight back to square one. The case will have a significant impact on November's midterms, as nearly one-third of Americans vote by mail and election officials argue there is not enough time to amend their systems to comply with the new directives. The Postal Service said it will not accept outbound mail ballots if states do not submit required recipient information through its portal and meet the rule’s envelope and barcode requirements. "Plaintiff states have neither time nor funds to design new mail ballots, seek approval of the new designs, order production of mail ballots, update their own election management systems, train election officials to use the USPS portal and upload citizen data to the portal, all before the midterms," Talwani wrote in Thursday's ruling. A hearing in the case is scheduled for Sept. 3. USPS WOULDN'T DELIVER BALLOTS IN STATES THAT REFUSE TO FORK OVER MAIL-IN VOTER INFO UNDER PROPOSED RULE Democrats and voting rights groups argue that the Postal Service rule and Trump’s order are unconstitutional. They say the Constitution grants states, as well as Congress in some cases, the authority to establish election rules, noting that the president and Postal Service do not have that power. USPS, however, says the rule does not determine voter eligibility or compare submissions with state voter rolls, and that states retain control over who may vote by mail. "This rule is a clear attempt by the federal government to interfere in elections it has no power to control. Today, a federal court halted it before this administration could wreak havoc on our elections," New York Attorney General Letitia James, one of two dozen Democrat attorneys general who filed one of the lawsuits, said in a statement. Trump’s first executive order, which was issued last year, was blocked on those grounds. The order attempted to change election procedures, including by requiring additional physical documentation to register to vote, such as a U.S. passport, a REAL ID or military ID indicating U.S. citizenship or a government-issued photo ID accompanied by proof of citizenship. Trump has long criticized mail-in voting, which he falsely attributes to his 2020 election loss to former President Joe Biden. But Trump himself uses mail-in voting to cast his ballot as a registered voter in Florida. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM RESTRICTING MAIL-IN BALLOTS AHEAD OF MIDTERMS According to a 2025 report by the Brookings Institution, mail-in voting fraud was recorded in only about four cases out of every 10 million mail ballots cast, contradicting claims by Trump and his allies that election fraud is widespread. The analysis covered general elections from 2016 through 2022 and relied in part on a database that its source says is not comprehensive. Trump issued the executive order targeting mail-in voting in March, leading to legal challenges.  In a separate case, a federal judge in Washington declined earlier this year to block the order at that stage, finding the challenge premature because the administration had not yet implemented the directive. The Supreme Court struck down one of those holds earlier this week. Talwani removed the second injunction a short time later. The plaintiffs then refiled their challenges, pointing to the Postal Service’s publishing of its final rule, in an effort to build a stronger case. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a910a1c2c5335ae104c0b66 Suspected human smugglers lead cops on 100-mph chase before bailing and allegedly committing armed carjacking te 2026-08-28T04:10:04.527Z Suspected human smugglers lead cops on 100-mph chase before bailing and allegedly committing armed carjacking Two suspected human smugglers led authorities on a 100-mph chase in Texas on Thursday before bailing out of their vehicle, with one allegedly carjacking a civilian at gunpoint, authorities said. Helicopter video from U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations shows the high-speed pursuit unfolding along Interstate 10 in Fabens. Authorities are seen pursuing the suspected human smugglers before their vehicle was disabled and both occupants fled on foot. VIDEO SHOWS ILLEGAL ALIENS FOUND CRAMMED INSIDE SEMI-TRUCK SLEEPER CAB IN ALLEGED SMUGGLING BUST An official can be heard over radio communications saying the vehicle's front right tire may have been damaged by a spike strip. Moments later, the vehicle slows down and two occupants jump out and run. "Bail out, bail out, bail out!" someone is heard shouting in the video. The two men are then seen running across the highway, with one quickly apprehended by a member of the Texas Department of Public Safety. 2 COLOMBIAN NATIONALS ARRESTED IN STOLEN MERCEDES LINKED TO VIOLENT CALIFORNIA CARJACKING The other suspect allegedly carjacked a civilian at gunpoint before he was also later taken into custody, authorities said. Authorities have not released information about how many people were allegedly being smuggled or their nationalities. "Outstanding coordination by Border Patrol, AMO, HSI and Texas DPS," CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott posted on X alongside video of the pursuit. "Suspected human smugglers hit 100+ mph and bailed out when their vehicle was disabled," Scott continued. "One then carjacked a civilian at gunpoint. Smugglers risk lives for profit. We will keep taking them down." The incident took place near a Speedway gas station at around 9:16 a.m., according to KFOX14. The suspects are expected to face human smuggling and evading arrest or detention charges, the station reported. Fox News Digital has reached out to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for additional information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a910a1b2c5335ae104c0b5d Fiery views on Lindsay Clancy at work could get you fired — and be perfectly legal, employment lawyer warns te 2026-08-28T04:10:03.677Z Fiery views on Lindsay Clancy at work could get you fired — and be perfectly legal, employment lawyer warns Sharing fiery views at work about the Massachusetts mom accused of killing her three young children could get you canned and still be legal, according to an expert on employment law who is following the case. Lindsay Clancy, 36, is accused of strangling her children — Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months — and trying to end her own life by dropping from a second-floor window after sending her husband to pick up takeout and something from a pharmacy, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office. The case has drawn national attention, pro-Clancy protesters to the courthouse and impassioned discussions about who is responsible online after her defense argued she is not guilty by reason of insanity or mental defect. "That disciplinary measure, it's not on its face illegal if you get fired for starting, you know, fiery speech about Lindsay Clancy and how you support her," said Nicole Brenecki, a New York-based attorney who specializes in employment law. LINDSAY CLANCY MURDER TRIAL BECOMES SOCIAL MEDIA OBSESSION AS TIKTOKERS, SLEUTHS DEBATE CONTROVERSIAL CASE Still, Brenecki warned, a fired employee could still raise legal concerns if their Clancy-related statements were used as a pretext to get rid of them for other reasons. "If a case like this came to the court system, it would not be viewed in the context of the free speech alone," she said. "It would also be viewed in the contexts of employment laws." LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL: POSTPARTUM IS REAL, BUT CHILD KILLING DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY, VETERAN PROSECUTOR SAYS As a "general rule," however, she said employers would be allowed to prohibit such discussions about the case. Other considerations would involve whether the speech took place during working hours, disrupted business operations or whether there was discrimination against protected groups involved in the firing. "Every single case in our court system is very highly and intensely fact-based," she said. "So we cannot give...any specific explanation as to whether something would be illegal or not. We have to look at the facts." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Still, Brenecki advised against arguing over strong opinions at the water cooler. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "If you truly want to voice them in a workplace, then be prepared to have to find greener pastures," she said. There could be other consequences as well. Earlier this month, an attorney named Alex Thomason said in a TikTok video of his own that he has already spoken with men involved in custody disputes with women who have been posting the "solidarity hold a heart thing" for Clancy. In one instance, he said, he is looking to have a woman's visitation rights stripped away. "I want to be able to have a forensic psychiatrist interview this woman just to see how wack-a-doodle she is, and we're gonna use her TikTok posts," he said. LINDSAY CLANCY DESCRIBED A MALE VOICE ORDERING HER TO ‘KILL HER CHILDREN AND KILL HERSELF’: TESTIMONY LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Defense attorney Kevin Reddington has argued that Clancy was under the effects of postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors allege she acted deliberately and understood what she was doing was wrong. SEND US A TIP Dozens of supporters have rallied outside the courthouse, carrying signs and wearing shirts with phrases like, "Stand in Peace for Lindsay." LINDSAY CLANCY DIDN'T SHOW 'BREAK WITH REALITY' AS JURY WEIGHS PSYCHOSIS DEFENSE: SUSAN SMITH PROSECUTOR Jurors began deliberating after both sides delivered their closing arguments Thursday. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST PROSECUTOR IN INFAMOUS KILLER MOM CASE SAYS WOMEN ON LINDSAY CLANCY JURY MAY BRING ‘STRANGE TWIST’ TO VERDICT They will decide whether Clancy is guilty of first-degree murder, second-degree murder or manslaughter in the deaths of her three children — or not criminally responsible by reason of the insanity defense. WATCH: Jury instructions outline verdict options in Lindsay Clancy trial GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL If convicted of any of the three counts of first-degree murder she faces, Clancy would see a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. WATCH: Judge commends attorneys for efforts in 'emotionally taxing' Lindsay Clancy trial Fox News' Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9100be2c5335ae104c00f4 Aliyah Boston addresses Caitlin Clark's viral smile at Angel Reese on 'Post Moves' podcast te 2026-08-28T03:30:06.324Z Aliyah Boston addresses Caitlin Clark's viral smile at Angel Reese on 'Post Moves' podcast Caitlin Clark found herself at the center of another viral moment after the Indiana Fever’s overtime win over the Atlanta Dream earlier this month. As Angel Reese reacted to a missed potential game-winning layup in the final seconds of regulation, cameras captured Caitlin Clark smiling in the background as the Dream forward was consoled by teammate Rhyne Howard. It was not immediately clear what prompted Clark’s reaction, but social media quickly turned the clip into a viral meme. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The exchange added another chapter to the long-running Clark-Reese rivalry, which dates to Reese’s "You can’t see me" gesture toward the then-Iowa star during the 2023 national championship game. On this week’s episode of the "Post Moves" podcast, Boston addressed Clark’s viral moment alongside co-host and Basketball Hall of Famer Candace Parker. During a discussion about the Aug. 16 Fever-Dream matchup, Parker mentioned the much-discussed moment. "Did you see Caitlin’s reaction to the Dream’s missed putback?" the three-time WNBA champion asked the Fever center. "... In real time you see nothing but we [the Fever] saw it after and I was like, ‘Here we go,’" Boston said. Boston then addressed the online reaction, adding: "No ‘cause like, we just—peace, love and happiness. We will never be free!" Parker also suggested the Fever have been involved in some of the WNBA season’s biggest viral moments, including Sophie Cunningham’s pointing gesture and Paige Bueckers telling Clark to calm down. She added that Reese has had also had her share of meme-worthy moments. ANGEL REESE AND CAITLIN CLARK EXCHANGE WORDS IN SECOND DREAM-FEVER MEETING IN THREE DAYS "I would have been like Paige, too," Parker said. "I’d have been like, ‘Calm down. I’m trying to foul you.’" Boston was unmoved, suggesting that telling someone to calm down rarely has the intended effect. "No, I don’t care," she noted. The Dream have won four straight games since their Aug. 16 loss to Indiana, clinching a postseason berth. The Fever defeated the Chicago Sky last Sunday in a game that drew record viewership. Indiana returns home Friday to face the Connecticut Sun. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90f9bc2c5335ae104bffc2 Tony Romo hit with several new citations after OWI arrest, further jeopardizing return to NFL broadcasts te 2026-08-28T03:00:12.148Z Tony Romo hit with several new citations after OWI arrest, further jeopardizing return to NFL broadcasts Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo made headlines in July when he was arrested on charges of allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Romo was stopped on a highway, then did not perform well when given field sobriety tests by police. He was released, and is supposed to appear in court in September. Almost immediately afterward, CBS Sports announced that they would put him on leave from broadcasting duties "until further notice." Now, he's facing several additional citations in Milwaukee related to that arrest, per a new report from the New York Post. According to newly filed court records, Romo now faces "first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open intoxicants inside his vehicle," the report says. TONY ROMO ARRESTED IN MILWAUKEE FOR ALLEGED OWI OFFENSE: REPORT A spokesperson for Romo issued a statement saying that he "accepts full responsibility" for what happened and reiterating that it’s a civil, not criminal, matter. "Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved. We are working with local authorities to bring this matter to a close and we are communicating with CBS about next steps." After the arrest, many speculated that his time in the CBS broadcast booth may be over. Boomer Esiason said it’s likely he’ll have to move on and get things "straightened out." BODYCAM SHOWS TONY ROMO ARGUING WITH OFFICER BEFORE REFUSING BREATH TEST DURING DUI ARREST "If I had to guess, purely speculation given what’s going on right now, I would think it’s over," Esiason said on WFAN. "He may end up going somewhere else and getting things straightened out." CBS Sports president David Berson said recently that it's still an "evolving situation" and that it's unclear when, or if, Romo ever returns to the booth with CBS. "It’s an evolving situation and therefore we are still assessing," Berson explained. "There is no timetable or final decision at this time." "I hope you can respect and appreciate this is a personnel matter and a legal one for Tony, so I can’t speak to that aspect of things," he said. These new citations might not help his chances. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90f9b92c5335ae104bffb6 Climber Stranded for Hours on 6-Inch Rock Ledge Before Rescue te 2026-08-28T03:00:09.985Z Climber Stranded for Hours on 6-Inch Rock Ledge Before Rescue Racing against the darkness, rescuers in California on Saturday saved a man who had become stranded on a ledge perched atop a soaring peak on the Sierra Nevada. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90f5042c5335ae104bfeeb California authorities identify final unknown victim of ‘Happy Face Killer’ Keith Jesperson after 34 years te 2026-08-28T02:40:04.708Z California authorities identify final unknown victim of ‘Happy Face Killer’ Keith Jesperson after 34 years The final unidentified victim of notorious serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, known as the "Happy Face Killer," has been identified more than three decades after her body was discovered along a California highway, authorities announced Thursday. The Riverside County District Attorney's Office identified the woman, long known to investigators only as "Claudia," as Lydia Jane Wade McWhorter of Texas, after DNA testing confirmed a connection to a member of her maternal family. McWhorter's body was discovered Aug. 30, 1992, along Highway 95 about seven miles north of Blythe, California. Jesperson, a long-haul truck driver who confessed to killing eight women across multiple states, later admitted killing her. Jesperson told investigators he knew the woman as "Claudia," but authorities were unable to determine whether that was her real name. INVESTIGATORS FIND RELATIVES OF ‘HAPPY FACE’ SERIAL KILLER’S LAST UNKNOWN VICTIM IN MISSION TO IDENTIFY HER The identification comes after Riverside County investigators publicly renewed their effort to identify McWhorter in 2024, when genetic genealogy had connected the unknown victim to relatives on her father's side but had not produced the maternal connection needed to confirm her identity. Fox News Digital reported at the time that DNA testing had identified Summer Gonzales as the victim's paternal half-sister. Gonzales said she wanted to learn her sister's real name and eventually lay her to rest with family. An investigative lead ultimately brought the cold case team to one of McWhorter's direct maternal relatives, according to the district attorney's office. Investigators then identified a possible genetic connection to another member of the maternal family. A DNA sample confirmed that connection earlier this week, allowing investigators to positively identify McWhorter nearly 34 years after her body was found, authorities said. REMAINS FOUND IN UTAH DESERT 28 YEARS AGO WITH HELP OF A PSYCHIC FINALLY IDENTIFIED THROUGH DNA GENEALOGY McWhorter's sisters, who grew up with her, had spent decades without knowing what happened to her after she disappeared from Texas in the 1990s, according to prosecutors. "I want to thank the public for the role you play in our investigations," Billy Hester, supervising investigator of the Cold Case Unit, said in a news release. "When people take the time to share information, submit a tip or simply pay attention to what is happening in their community, it can make a real difference. You may not know where a piece of information will lead, but our investigators will follow it. Most importantly, I hope this will finally bring closure to Lydia’s family." The district attorney's Division of Victim Services is working with McWhorter's family as they decide how to honor her and lay her to rest. 'HAPPY FACE' KILLER WARNS FELLOW SERIAL KILLER REX HEUERMANN COULD BE 'TOSSED TO THE WOLVES' IN PRISON Jesperson was arrested in 1995, and eventually confessed to killing eight women between 1990 and 1995 in California, Washington state, Oregon, Florida, Nebraska and Wyoming. He became known as the "Happy Face Killer" after sending letters about his crimes to the media that he signed with a smiley face. He pleaded guilty to McWhorter's murder in Riverside County on Jan. 8, 2010, and was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.  He is serving multiple life sentences in Oregon. With McWhorter's identification, Riverside County's cold case team has now closed the final unidentified-victim case tied to the murders for which Jesperson was convicted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90f2af2c5335ae104bfd89 Old Al Michaels stumbles through awkward Lake America-Trump jab during Thursday Night Football broadcast te 2026-08-28T02:30:07.432Z Old Al Michaels stumbles through awkward Lake America-Trump jab during Thursday Night Football broadcast Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime is already an endurance test. Between brutal offensive line play, endless commercials and whatever disaster the Cleveland Browns are trotting out, sitting through four quarters takes serious grit. Throw in 81-year-old Al Michaels auditioning for late-night TV over an aerial shot of Cleveland, and watching him crash and burn in real time is pure banana land. Coming back from commercial during the Browns-Patriots game, Uncle Al dropped his cutting-edge political commentary on Donald Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war. TRUMP FLOATS RENAMING THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS AFTER REBRANDING HISTORIC LAKE "That is Lake Erie. We think it is still called Lake Erie ... We're not quite sure at this point. But we'll be by Lake something like Ontario or whatever it's going to be called by the time we get to Buffalo. Anyway, you know what I'm talking about ... Read the news." WATCH: Oof. You could physically feel the oxygen get sucked out of the booth. Kirk Herbstreit, a guy who carefully tiptoes around political landmines so he can host "College GameDay" in peace, completely froze. Herbie sat there like a hostage before mumbling under his breath: "Some of us know ..." Translation: Al, please. Do not drag me into your country club Resistance Twitter jokes. Al Michaels is a broadcasting legend. Miracle on Ice, manning the booth for 11 Super Bowls, all of it. But watching old Al try landing a smug Trump jab on live TV hits with the force of a wet paper towel. It’s classic boomer-broadcaster energy, like your blue-haired cousin dropping political riffs at Thanksgiving. Maybe Uncle Al wasn't feeling particularly patriotic with New England in town. DEBUT OF FORMER STEELERS COACH MIKE TOMLIN ON NBC SNF HAD HIGHLIGHT MOMENTS BUT WAS TOO CAREFUL AND REHEARSED Or maybe he spent his pregame prep doom-scrolling political Twitter in his trailer. Imagine the Cleveland Browns dropping 27 first-half points and the worst part of the entire night is still Al Michaels forcing his anti-Trump tight-five on the audience. Absolute fever dream on Amazon Prime. "Read the news," Al smugly instructed at the end of his bit. How about we stick to calling the game, Al? If he attempts another political tightrope walk like that, Amazon might just pull the plug and swap him out for A.I. Michaels for the rest of the season. At least the digital version stays on script. Leave the monologues to the late-night guys, and let Herbie live to see Saturday. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90f2ae2c5335ae104bfd80 New York Gov Hochul rejects Trump's 'Lake America' renaming with blunt message te 2026-08-28T02:30:06.419Z New York Gov Hochul rejects Trump's 'Lake America' renaming with blunt message New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday responded to President Donald Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid his ongoing trade war with Canada, saying her state would continue using the old name. "New York won’t be calling it that," Hochul, a Democrat, wrote on X. Trump's order, directs the Interior Department and Board on Geographic Names to update federal records and provide guidance so federal references reflect the new name. But Canada and international bodies are not required to adopt the new name. TRUMP RENAMES LAKE ONTARIO 'LAKE AMERICA' AMID INTENSIFYING US-CANADA TRADE DISPUTE "The name Lake Ontario comes from the Wendat word Ontari’io, which, appropriately, means 'the lake is beautiful, the lake is big.' The name is more than 400 years old, predating both the Confederation of Canada and the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement. "We know that America is changing. Their trading relationships, their foreign policies, their national monuments, their hydronyms. Canadians also know that naming reality means calling it Lake Ontario — then, now and always," he added. U.S. states are also not bound by the order and can continue using "Lake Ontario" on state maps, highway signs and tourism materials. Hochul, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott were among state leaders who criticized or mocked the move. "And I just renamed Lake Michigan Lake Wisconsin. See, I can sign napkins that say things, too," Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, wrote on X alongside a video of himself writing "Lake Wisconsin" on a McDonald’s paper napkin and signing the bottom. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, called Trump's move to rename the lake over the trade feud "petty and disappointing." "We should be at the negotiating table, finding a path forward that strengthens both the U.S. and Canadian economies. Further escalating tensions does nothing to help American or Canadian families and businesses," Scott said. The name Lake Ontario is also commonly traced to an Indigenous word translated as "lake of shining waters," and includes around 5.6 million Americans and Canadians in its watershed, according to the Center for Great Lakes Literacy. The lake borders Canada's Ontario province and New York, connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean through the St. Lawrence Seaway. Hochul has criticized Trump for the trade war with Canada, saying earlier this week that the president is "treating our allies as enemies" and that "American families continue to suffer because of it." TRUMP TAUNTS CANADA ON RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO THE 'LAKE AMERICA' AMID RISING BORDER TRADE RIFT New York is among many states expected to be hit hard by the trade war with the U.S.'s northern neighbor. U.S. goods and services traded with Canada totaled an estimated $872.3 billion last year, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer's office. Carney said the Canadian government would impose retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. beginning Sept. 8 in response to the Trump administration’s new 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, which took effect earlier this month. The prime minister said Canada "will match Washington's new tariffs dollar for dollar in order to protect Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90f0562c5335ae104bfd1a Fired Stars and Stripes staffers sue Pentagon, allege retaliation and First Amendment violation te 2026-08-28T02:20:06.709Z Fired Stars and Stripes staffers sue Pentagon, allege retaliation and First Amendment violation The three Stars and Stripes staffers who were fired last week over alleged insubordination have 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." "Defendants are attempting to fire Plaintiffs for speaking up as private citizens in support of the press’s freedom to cover military operations, its need to reach all servicepersons, and in retaliation for their publication of a news report on deteriorating conditions aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln during its extended tour of duty in the Mid-East," the lawsuit filed Thursday stated. "This action seeks to prevent the blatant violation of the First Amendment rights of these journalists and challenges the U.S. Department of Defense’s extraordinary censorship efforts in violation of both the First Amendment and DoD regulations and policies." The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., was brought by ousted Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, longtime publisher Max Lederer and Middle East reporter Lara Korte. PENTAGON FIRES LONGTIME PUBLISHER, EDITOR, REPORTER FROM MILITARY NEWSPAPER STARS AND STRIPES The firings stem from Slavin and Korte's unauthorized participation in a "CBS Sunday Morning" segment that aired last month about the Pentagon's efforts to overhaul the paper and Lederer's refusal to fire them at the direction of Pentagon leadership. According to the lawsuit, the trio allege Pentagon leadership "understood these interview statements expressed personal opinions, and therefore took no immediate action, despite their displeasure" and that it wasn't until Stars and Stripes published its report on the alleged strife aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln that the Pentagon's stance had shifted. The lawsuit notes that Pentagon leadership demanded Lederer to fire Slavin and Korte just one day after the report was published. PENTAGON OFFICIALS MULLING THE FIRING OF MILITARY NEWSPAPER STARS AND STRIPES PUBLISHER Listed as the defendants in the lawsuit are The Pentagon, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell and his principal deputy assistant Andrew Brey. "Our goal is to protect the rights of service members and their families to a free and independent press," Slavin, Lederer and Korte said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Stars and Stripes has served them for generations, and that independence is essential to keeping military communities fully and accurately informed." "This lawsuit is about safeguarding that mission and ensuring our civilian and military journalists can do their jobs without retaliation," they added. PENTAGON VOWS TO REFORM MILITARY NEWSPAPER STARS AND STRIPES, REMOVE 'WOKE DISTRACTIONS' A Pentagon spokesman declined to comment. The Pentagon kicked off 2026 by announcing its overhaul of the long-running newspaper. "The Department of War is returning Stars & Stripes to its original mission: reporting for our warfighters," Parnell posted on X in January. "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. "Stars & Stripes will be custom tailored to our warfighters. It will focus on warfighting, weapons systems, fitness, lethality, survivability, and ALL THINGS MILITARY," the statement continued. "No more repurposed DC gossip columns; no more Associated Press reprints. 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." The Pentagon previously fired the Stars and Stripes ombudsman in April after being an outspoken critic of the Trump administration's oversight of the paper. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90f0552c5335ae104bfd0b Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote te 2026-08-28T02:20:05.029Z Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote After reviewing the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands, a federal judge barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90edfc2c5335ae104bfc9b AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10 te 2026-08-28T02:10:04.044Z AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10 A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York's West Village on September 10 with Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh — covering AI, sports investing, community-building, venture economics, and politics, with cocktails, food, and networking t Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90eba62c5335ae104bfc31 Maine meteorologist suffers giggle attack on live TV after prank backfires spectacularly te 2026-08-28T02:00:06.868Z Maine meteorologist suffers giggle attack on live TV after prank backfires spectacularly A local meteorologist is experiencing viral fame after he was caught on live television suddenly breaking into an uncontrollable fit of giggles that grew increasingly hysterical as he struggled to keep his composure. Patrick Osborn, who was delivering a regularly scheduled weather report on Maine news station WABI, left viewers completely stunned Sunday morning as he repeatedly tried, and failed, to hold back his laughter. In the video, Osborn was seen gasping for breath as he blurted out temperatures between chuckles, repeatedly apologizing before the laughter finally rendered his speech completely incomprehensible. The laughing fit stretched on for about a minute, with Osborn stepping off camera before returning and eventually tossing back to a colleague. SPORTS COMMENTATOR MICHAEL HOLLEY IS 'FINE' AFTER FAINTING DURING LIVE BROADCAST IN TERRIFYING SCENE Recalling the moment with WABI co-anchor Brian Sullivan, Osborn said, "I got a fit of laughter that I was not able to control on air, unfortunately. A lot of times, something funny happens, and I’m able to contain myself, but this one, it was just a little too overwhelming." He revealed that the laughter was triggered by a prank he had attempted to play on fellow anchor Josh Gabbard, only for the joke to backfire on him. During a commercial break, Osborn said he played a short Charlie Brown video for its sound effects but failed to realize the clip was actually an hour-long compilation that periodically replayed the sound every few minutes. DAD JOKES MAY BE GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN IN ONE SURPRISING WAY, EXPERTS SAY He said the audio then unexpectedly played again while he was starting his weather segment, almost instantly sending him into hysterical laughter. "It’s the Charlie Brown phone call noise. It’s one where his mom or teacher calls him, and it’s the ‘Wa, wa, wa,’" Osborn told his station. "Something as silly and light-hearted as a Charlie Brown sound made me completely lose my composure." "I was just trying to keep it together but I couldn't. Like, when you're not supposed to laugh, you're in an environment when you can't laugh, and you're trying to hold it back, that just makes it 10 times worse," he said. Osborn added: "I tried to get through it," but "Josh had to leave the studio." "Thats the hardest I’ve heard … really anyone laugh," Sullivan said, laughing along. WABI posted the clip to TikTok. As of Thursday night, the clip had nearly nine million views. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90e94c2c5335ae104bfbda Broncos coach Sean Payton buries Geoff Schwartz after analyst butchers Bo Nix's downfield game te 2026-08-28T01:50:04.214Z Broncos coach Sean Payton buries Geoff Schwartz after analyst butchers Bo Nix's downfield game Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton has little patience for careless sports TV analysis, especially from former NFL players who should know what goes into evaluating a quarterback. So when former offensive lineman-turned-TV analyst Geoff Schwartz mischaracterized Bo Nix on national television this week, Payton responded directly. Schwartz appeared Wednesday on "First Things First" as the panel debated whether Nix was primed for a major second-year jump or likely to level off. Schwartz argued Nix was still essentially the same quarterback he had been in college. NO, LAMAR JACKSON DOESN'T DESERVE TO BE RANKED AMONG THE NFL'S TOP 10 QUARTERBACKS "I do think he just is what he is at this point. He looks like the same quarterback he was in college... He's consistent. He's not gonna make mistakes. But he's not gonna push the ball down the field all that often." The clip quickly drew a Community Note correcting Schwartz’s claim: Nix has thrown the most touchdown passes of 20-plus air yards in the NFL since the start of the 2024 season, with 19 including the postseason ... That makes Schwartz’s assessment difficult to defend. Nix may not be a finished product, and questions about his long-term ceiling are fair. But claiming he does not push the ball downfield ignores how Denver has used him. BRONCOS STAR QUARTERBACK BO NIX UNDERWENT SECOND PROCEDURE ON SURGICALLY REPAIRED ANKLE: REPORT Payton caught Schwartz's take and brutally offered his own assessment. "Always easy to tell who works at it and who doesn't," Payton said, responding to Schwartz. Payton quoted the post and went straight at the work behind Schwartz’s take. Former players are hired to provide perspective beyond standard debate-show talking points. That is why Schwartz’s claim stood out. Nix’s deep-ball production is not an obscure or cherry-picked statistic. It directly contradicts the premise of Schwartz’s take. Schwartz may believe Nix has limitations as a passer. That is a fair discussion. But presenting him as a limited quarterback who rarely attacks downfield is not supported by the numbers. Schwartz got sacked, plain and simple. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90e6f52c5335ae104bfb43 Dodgers owner Mark Walter denies reports, says team payroll is supported by revenue: 'There has been no fraud' te 2026-08-28T01:40:05.720Z Dodgers owner Mark Walter denies reports, says team payroll is supported by revenue: 'There has been no fraud' The Los Angeles Dodgers have become baseball's villain in the minds of opposing fans, thanks to their criminal dedication to trying to win more games. And if there's one thing fans won't tolerate, it's trying to win more games instead of putting profits first. But fans who have that view were handed an enormous gift recently when news broke that the team's principal owner, Mark Walter, was under investigation by the federal government. Walter is alleged to have used investment funds to make loans directly to other businesses. Some of which were also part of Walter's portfolio of businesses. That's not illegal, but there are specific requirements for disclosure and investor exposure for such private-credit deals, and it's again alleged that Walter's organizations did not accurately describe the scale and scope of those loans. The scale of these loans is such that it's believed Walter may be looking to bring in $16 billion to $20 billion in order to fully settle them. ALEX RODRIGUEZ DEFENDS DODGERS' SPENDING SPREE AS LIKELY LOCKOUT GETS CLOSER: 'I THINK IT'S GREAT' The assumption of many in the anti-Dodgers baseball fan community quickly turned to an unsubstantiated belief that the team's high payroll was supported by loan fraud. That their deferred contracts were to allow Walter to skate by without paying for star players. And that the World Series wins deserved some sort of asterisk, for an inexplicable reason. Well, Walter's company, TWG Global addressed those comments and concerns in a new statement this week, flatly denying the rampant conspiracy theories. "Over the past several weeks, multipronged attacks against TWG have been advanced by unnamed sources with self-serving interests that have been reported in the media. It is important to set the record straight," it said. "TWG stands firmly behind the integrity of its business and remains focused on continuing to deliver value to its stakeholders." More specifically, the statement says that "despite what has been reported, there has been no fraud." "There is no victim here. No one has been harmed, and no one has claimed they were harmed," the statement says. "TWG is committed to working with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve their inquiries." COULD SHOHEI OHTANI LEAVE THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS IF MARK WALTER SELLS THE TEAM AFTER LAKERS DEAL? With regard to the Dodgers, TWG was even more direct. "The Dodgers have the highest revenue in baseball," they added, "and it significantly exceeds the team's obligations to its players." That's always been obvious. The Dodgers reportedly became the first baseball team to generate over a billion dollars in revenue in a single season. At least a billion. Even including luxury tax penalties and player payroll, they're spending roughly 55% of that income. Not to mention the biggest question; if Walter was committed to using insurance company loan stop make himself richer through the Dodgers, why would he not just pocket that extra income instead of spending more money on players? ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He’s committed to fraud, but he’s willing to sacrifice, say, an extra $100 million to $150 million a year in income just to try to win? As for Walter selling the Los Angeles Lakers, the company explained that he was "approached" by the eventual buyers, and that the sale was made out of opportunity, not necessity. None of this will matter to those who have made their minds up, but it's yet another example of how the rush to find a villain can create false, inaccurate narratives that don't hold up to scrutiny. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90e49d2c5335ae104bfae7 Dolly Parton's beloved literacy mission sees surge of support after country icon's death te 2026-08-28T01:30:05.091Z Dolly Parton's beloved literacy mission sees surge of support after country icon's death Dolly Parton's legacy of putting books into the hands of children is receiving a surge of support in Alabama following the country music icon's death, with hundreds of residents backing a specialty license plate that would help fund her Imagination Library across the state. Parton died Tuesday at 80. Beyond a career that produced classics including "Jolene," "9 to 5" and "I Will Always Love You," Parton built an extensive philanthropic legacy, with the Imagination Library becoming one of her signature initiatives. Kaelyn Christian, Alabama state director for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, told Fox News Digital that the proposed plate had roughly 40 pre-commitments at the beginning of the week but had surged to more than 550 as of Wednesday afternoon, putting it more than halfway toward the 1,000 needed for the plate to go into production. DOLLY PARTON OFFERED TO TRY EXPERIMENTAL DRUGS IF ‘NO HOPE’ FOR CANCER BATTLE TO HELP OTHERS, SISTER SAYS "It's exploded over the last 24 hours really," Christian said. "It's been amazing," she continued. "If you had asked me last week if I thought we would make a thousand I would have said I'm not sure, but now I'm really confident I think that we'll hit that 1,000 mark." Christian said roughly $50 from each plate would go back to the Imagination Library program in the Alabama county where the vehicle is registered. Drivers would pay the fee annually, creating an ongoing source of support for local programs and an easy way to "almost set up a recurring donation to your local Imagination Library," she said. Parton launched the Imagination Library in 1995 in honor of her father, who never had the opportunity to learn to read or write. Registered children receive a free book every month until they turn 5, with children enrolled from birth eligible to receive up to 60 books. DOLLY PARTON’S SIX-DECADE LOVE STORY WITH CARL DEAN BEGAN AT A LAUNDROMAT Since the program's founding, more than 300 million books have been gifted around the world. Christian said about 114,000 Alabama children are currently enrolled in the program and that registrations had also "gone crazy in the last 24 hours." She said the money generated by one specialty plate would cover the cost of providing books to two children every month for almost two years, or roughly 48 books. Beyond the numbers, Christian said part of Parton's legacy can be found in children growing up excited to find a new book in their mailbox every month. DOLLY PARTON’S PRIVATE CANCER BATTLE HIGHLIGHTS WHY SOME PATIENTS DON’T SHARE THEIR DIAGNOSES Her own son, who is nearly 5, is enrolled in the program. "He just loves the books that we get every month," Christian said. "He talks about them all the time. And he talks about Ms. Dolly sent me another book." Christian also recalled speaking with a mother who wanted to pre-commit to the license plate because her children were about to graduate from the Imagination Library and she wanted to help provide the same experience to another child. She said the program can also have a lasting impact on families who otherwise may not have been able to afford books for their children. Christian recalled hearing from one family that told her, "We couldn't afford books for our home and so we enrolled in this program." "Now my middle school child reads 200 books a year," the parent told her, according to Christian. DOLLY PARTON'S ‘ALL-AMERICAN HEART’: HOW COUNTRY ICON FORGED SPECIAL BOND WITH US MILITARY "It just really is the gift that keeps on giving for children," Christian said. "The full point of the program is to inspire a love of reading. That's what we want." Christian emphasized that the specialty plate is more than a way to commemorate Parton, saying the recurring funding could help local partners continue operating their programs for years to come. She described those partners as the "boots on the ground," responsible for finding and enrolling children, promoting the program in their communities and raising money to help fund it. "I think it really gives them the security that they will be able to continue their local program long term," Christian said. In 2023, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced a statewide expansion of the Imagination Library. Christian said the program achieved coverage in all 67 Alabama counties in early 2025 and that the state provides 50% financial support for participating children. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90dfed2c5335ae104bfa34 CNN apologizes after mistakenly airing image of Dolly Parton impersonator during report on icon's passing te 2026-08-28T01:10:05.447Z CNN apologizes after mistakenly airing image of Dolly Parton impersonator during report on icon's passing CNN offered a mea culpa after the network mistakenly aired a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator during its coverage of the passing of the American icon. Parton died Tuesday at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Her death sent shockwaves around the world, with millions paying tribute to the country music legend. On Tuesday's installment of "Laura Coates Live," a montage of photos appeared onscreen as CNN correspondent Shimon Prokupecz was reporting live from Nashville. DOLLY PARTON DEAD AT 80 However, among them was an image of Patron tribute artist Kelly Vohnn, seen attending a screening last year of "Song Sung Blue," a film about the real-life Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. "We regret the error and apologize to the Parton family," a CNN spokesperson told Fox News Digital. DOLLY PARTON DIES AT THE AGE OF 80: A LOOK AT HER LIFE THROUGH PHOTOS Vohnn spoke with The New York Post about how her phone began blowing up after her image appeared on CNN, calling the experience "weird." "I started getting all these texts in from friends saying that I was on CNN, and I couldn’t believe it," the Canadian-born impersonator told The Post. "I felt so sorry and apologetic for Dolly... and CNN just picked something not appropriate." DOLLY PARTON'S LIFE IN HER OWN WORDS: FROM SMOKY MOUNTAINS POVERTY TO COUNTRY MUSIC IMMORTALITY "It was quite embarrassing, to be honest," Vohnn said about the network's mistake. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90dd9a2c5335ae104bf9f2 Arizona State Treasurer's Office asking for submissions to AZ529 essay contest te 2026-08-28T01:00:10.874Z Arizona State Treasurer's Office asking for submissions to AZ529 essay contest Fifth and sixth grade students from across Arizona can submit an essay answering the question: "What is your dream job and how do you plan on achieving it in the future?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90dd992c5335ae104bf9e9 Coconino quarterback situation tight amid sudden Utley transfer te 2026-08-28T01:00:09.590Z Coconino quarterback situation tight amid sudden Utley transfer Coconino football has a tough decision to make on who will be the starting quarterback week one against Snowflake after junior Hendrix Utley’s sudden departure to AZ Compass Prep. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90db3c2c5335ae104bf963 Mark Ruffalo accused of antisemitism by Hollywood insiders over Paramount merger remarks te 2026-08-28T00:50:04.999Z Mark Ruffalo accused of antisemitism by Hollywood insiders over Paramount merger remarks Hollywood producers Haim Saban, Lawrence Bender and Teddy Schwarzman accused actor Mark Ruffalo of "simple antisemitism" in an online statement issued by a group of nearly 1,000 industry insiders on Tuesday, arguing that the actor invoked tropes about Jewish wealth and power while attacking Paramount leadership and its proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. "This is not commentary on a merger. It is not a criticism of a government. It is simple antisemitism, where Jewish executives are portrayed as a secretive and powerful wealth-hoarding elite delighting in mass death," the group, which calls itself The Brigade, told the Hollywood Reporter. Paramount responded to Fox News Digital Thursday after being asked about The Brigade’s statement and Ruffalo’s denial that his remarks were antisemitic. "We stand by the statement," Paramount spokesperson Melissa Zukerman said, adding that they had no further comment. MARK RUFFALO FIRES BACK AT PARAMOUNT OVER 'APPALLING' ANTISEMITISM ACCUSATION TIED TO ELLISON MERGER CRITICISM Elizabeth Barcohana, the California Republican Party’s Jewish engagement chair, told Fox News Digital Thursday that Ruffalo’s prominence in the opposition to the merger reflected Hollywood’s liberal political activism, while praising The Brigade for challenging him. "Ruffalo as an anti-merger spokesman is an odd choice given his extremist rhetoric that has completely discredited him with rational people. He is an activist more than an actor (indeed maybe that’s one in the same). I applaud The Brigade for organizing an oppositional force against the explosion of antisemitism within Hollywood, and standing up to Ruffalo’s Israel Derangement Syndrome," Barcohana said. The Brigade described itself as a group of nearly 1,000 members, friends and allies of the Jewish community working across entertainment. The statement's signatories also included Ram Bergman, Matti Leshem, Anthony Bregman, Micah Green and Lynn Harris. Ruffalo rejected Paramount's earlier accusation in a statement provided to Fox News Digital on Saturday, maintaining that his objections targeted political and corporate decisions rather than Jewish people. ANTISEMITIC VIOLENCE REACHES DEADLIEST LEVEL SINCE 1994, NEW GLOBAL REPORT FINDS "The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest. Criticizing the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticizing Jewish people," Ruffalo said. The Brigade directly rejected that distinction, arguing that Ruffalo's focus on Israel while targeting Jewish executives imported a conspiracy narrative into a corporate debate. "Singling out Jewish executives and describing them in terms lifted from centuries-old antisemitic conspiracy theories, while invoking Israel as the frame for that attack, is antisemitic," The Brigade said. The dispute began after Ruffalo shared an August video of Oracle executive vice chair and Paramount board member Safra Catz discussing technology Oracle used to assist Israel following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks. Ruffalo connected Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, the father of Paramount CEO David Ellison, to financing behind the proposed acquisition. PARAMOUNT ESCALATES THREAT TO LEAVE CALIFORNIA AS DEM AG'S ANTITRUST LAWSUIT STALLS WARNER BROS MERGER "These ‘really profoundly scary technologies’ will most likely be merged into one of the largest media conglomerates in the world and one day used on you," Ruffalo said. "Look how she revels in what we now have come to see as a genocide, which was built on an apartheid system of oppression powered by Oracle." Paramount responded that Ruffalo had crossed from criticism of the transaction into prejudice and said it does not tolerate bias against anyone. Hollywood figures have split over the dispute. John Cusack publicly backed Ruffalo over the weekend, while "Hacks" actress Hannah Einbinder called the antisemitism allegation ludicrous. The Simon Wiesenthal Center sided with Paramount, commending the company for responding. The proposed transaction would place CNN, HBO and Warner Bros. studio assets under the same family’s control. A coalition of 12 state attorneys general sued to block it on antitrust grounds, and the companies agreed not to close until five days after a court ruling on the merits or June 1, 2027, whichever comes first. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90db3b2c5335ae104bf95a Prosecutor says he has portion of Josh Jacobs' domestic incident with ex-girlfriend on video te 2026-08-28T00:50:03.936Z Prosecutor says he has portion of Josh Jacobs' domestic incident with ex-girlfriend on video The District Attorney who charged Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs with two domestic misdemeanors on Thursday initially released a statement about reviewing new available evidence, and now we know that evidence is surveillance video related to the alleged battery. After police investigated the incident at the scene of Jacobs' alleged battery on his ex-girlfriend, they later did more legwork according to District Attorney David L. Lasee. And they uncovered a security camera in Jacobs' garage where he and his ex-girlfriend allegedly had a physical altercation. JOSH JACOBS FACES TWO MISDEMEANOR CHARGES AFTER MAY ARREST The incident report from Lasee's office says ANM, as they are identifying the player's ex-girlfriend, told officers as she was trying to exit the garage door to get outside, "Jacobs grabbed her and threw her to the ground and she struck her head, suffering an injury," the report reads. "Jacobs then took her phone from her while she was on the ground. ANM laid on the ground for a while and then struggled to walk back into the house." ATTORNEY FOR DENVER BRONCOS DEFENDER JONATHON COOPER PLAYS RACE CARD IN DOMESTIC ABUSE CASE Lasee's incident report says this is on video. The "surveillance footage from the camera system within the garage of the Tretni Mar residence from May 23, 2026, between 8:30 a.m. and 8:38 a.m. corroborates the relevant portions of ANM's statement that one would expect to have seen on video, including both ANM and Jacobs departing the residence in their respective vehicles and returning to the residence, as well as their actions on the security camera in the garage. "The surveillance video further shows Jacobs took ANM's phone while she was on the floor of the garage, and approximately 40 seconds later, Jacobs returns to the garage and appears to damage ANM's phone." The video is not available for independent inspection at this time. It will obviously be used as evidence in the case against Jacobs. BRONCOS STAR SPEAKS OUT FOLLOWING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST, FIRES OFF AN APOLOGY He was charged Thursday with one count of misdemeanor battery and one count of criminal damage to property. Jacobs turned himself in to police on May 26, three days after the incident at his Hobart, Wisconsin home. So far, the case has been tried in the court of public opinion as a he-said versus she-said account, with Jacobs enlisting a legal team that claims he will be exonerated of the allegations. But if the District Attorney's office indeed has a video that prosecutors say shows Jacobs getting physical with his ex-girlfriend in that garage, his legal situation will be much worse and his status as an NFL player could be at risk. The NFL, which studies practices, meetings, and games on tape, obviously frowns upon video of a battery by one of its employees and has a history of separating from such episodes. Ray Rice's career ended when a 2014 video of him striking his then-fiancée, Janay Palmer, in the face during an argument became public. The video Lasee viewed before deciding to charge Jacobs comes with its own backstory outlined in the DA's incident report: "Your complainant reviewed a follow up report from Investigator Van Lanen of the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department received on August 6, 2026, and a digital forensic examination report prepared by Frank Angel for the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, received on August 13, 2026. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Those reports relate an on or about July 27 and 28, 2026, of recovered electronic devices from Jacobs’s residence, including components of a video surveillance system, as well as cellular phones from both Jacobs and ANM. "Angel’s report outlines the process used to conduct the forensic exam of the devices, and explained that the recovery of video files from the surveillance system was complex and took several weeks, culminating in a final verification on July 21, 2026. "Based on the foregoing, the complainant believes this complaint to be true and correct." The Packers released a statement about Thursday's charges. "We are aware of the charges brought against Josh Jacobs," the team said in a statement. "We will continue to cooperate with the NFL as we work through the process. We will have no further comment at this time." The NFL's investigation of the entire episode is ongoing and Jacobs is subject to discipline under the Personal Conduct Policy and may even be placed on the commissioner's exempt list, which would mean he'd get paid but cannot play. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90d8e62c5335ae104bf919 Butler Valley: A water transfer basin ready for use te 2026-08-28T00:40:06.309Z Butler Valley: A water transfer basin ready for use Bruce Babbitt Interior Secretary James Burgum has just ordered a drastic and punitive reduction in Arizona’s share of the Colorado River. We must now respond both by preparing for possible litigation, and by accelerating our efforts to develop new in-state water supplies. High on the list of potential supplies is an obscure, little known groundwater transfer basin in western Arizona called Butler Valley. The Valley is 150 square miles of empty, unoccupied land. This makes it the perfect, conflict-free place to develop the next water transfer to the metro Phoenix area (formally, the Phoenix Active Management Area or AMA).  That the Butler Valley has remained vacant, and available for groundwater transfers, goes back to a prescient recommendation that Wes Steiner, the renowned state water engineer, made to us  when we were in office in 1982 — that we set aside and reserve the entire Butler Valley groundwater basin for future water transfers. We acted on Steiner’s recommendation by instructing the State Land Department to designate the Valley as a groundwater reserve. We then implemented land exchanges that placed 99% of the land in the Valley in state ownership.  As a result, the Butler Valley groundwater reserve remains in public ownership, awaiting transfer action.   Robert Lane How much water is there? The Department of Water Resources estimates that the groundwater basin holds some six and a half million acre feet of accessible water, enough to supply a city the size of Tempe for a hundred years.  Typically, water transfers run into practical obstacles because moving water over any distance requires costly infrastructure. But, as luck would have it, the Butler Valley is located only about a mile from the Central Arizona Project canal that brings water from the Colorado River into the Phoenix AMA. The cost of infrastructure to connect the two will be minimal compared to other groundwater basins in the region. To activate a transfer process will require close cooperation and planning between two state agencies that have very little history of working together. It is time for the State Land Department, which holds title to Butler Valley, and the Central Arizona Project, which owns the canal, to wake up and prepare a joint transfer program. And it is up to Governor Hobbs and the Central Arizona Project Board of Directors to make certain that they do so. Bruce Babbitt served as governor of Arizona from 1978-1987. He then served as U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 1993-2001. Robert Lane served as Arizona Land Commissioner from 1983-1987. The post Butler Valley: A water transfer basin ready for use first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90d8e32c5335ae104bf8f0 3 illegal aliens arrested in major Virginia child exploitation sting released on bond te 2026-08-28T00:40:03.448Z 3 illegal aliens arrested in major Virginia child exploitation sting released on bond Three of nine men arrested in a major Virginia child exploitation sting are illegal aliens with lengthy criminal histories, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to Fox News. The three men have since been released on bond. The suspects allegedly traveled to Fairfax County to meet with minors for sexual encounters after engaging in sexually explicit conversations online with undercover detectives posing as juveniles, police said Wednesday. The three illegal aliens were identified as Reyben Leono Sanchez Hernandez, 21, of El Salvador; Wilmer Alexander Aguilar Cruz, 28, of El Salvador; and Henry Adalberto Flores Herrera, 39, DHS told Fox News. DHS said the three men were previously caught illegally entering the U.S. before being released under the Obama administration. DHS blamed the administration’s immigration policies and Fairfax County’s "sanctuary" policies for what it described as an influx of criminal illegal aliens. SPANBERGER RIPPED OVER IGNORED ICE DETAINER AFTER ILLEGAL ALIEN WITH 18 PRIOR CHARGES ACCUSED OF SEX ASSAULT According to DHS, Sanchez Hernandez’s criminal history includes solicitation of prostitution from a minor. Fairfax County police also said he was charged with driving on a suspended license. Sanchez Hernandez was caught illegally entering the U.S. near the Rio Grande Valley on Sept. 25, 2013, officials said. He was released into the country about a month later. ICE placed a detainer on Sanchez Hernandez with the Fairfax County Detention Center on July 29, officials said. However, police said he has since been released on a $3,000 secured bond. DHS TORCHES SPANBERGER AFTER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHARGED WITH CHILD SEX ABUSE AT BABYSITTER'S HOUSE GRANTED BOND Aguilar Cruz was caught by Border Patrol near Hidalgo, Texas, in late 2012 before being released into the country under the Obama administration about two weeks later, according to DHS. His criminal history includes allegations involving computer solicitation of a child, indecent liberties, proposed sex acts, sodomy, extortion and threats to burn, DHS said. On April 27, 2019, police in Prince William County, Virginia, arrested Aguilar Cruz on charges of threatening to bomb or burn and making a threat in writing. ICE arrested him two days later, and he was released on bond on Aug. 9, 2019, according to DHS. ICE placed a detainer on Aguilar Cruz with the Fairfax County Detention Center on July 31, officials said. However, local police said he has since been released on a $3,000 secured bond. Flores Herrera’s criminal history includes felony solicitation of prostitution from a minor, sexual exploitation of a minor, driving under the influence of liquor and a traffic offense, according to DHS. ICE placed a detainer on Flores Herrera with the Fairfax County Detention Center on July 17, officials said. He has since been released on a $5,000 secured bond. DHS did not disclose how Flores Herrera entered the country. SPANBERGER'S ICE ROLLBACK TO BLAME FOR TODDLER KILLING, VIRGINIA 'HOTBED' OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CRIME: DHS A DHS spokesperson blamed former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris, for policies the department said paved the way for millions of unvetted illegal aliens to enter the U.S. "These criminal illegal aliens were hand-delivered to Fairfax County communities by President Obama, who, like Sleepy Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, unleashed millions of unvetted illegal aliens into American communities and abused the law to do so," the spokesperson said. "President Trump and Secretary Mullin are now enforcing the law, arresting illegal aliens who have no right to be in our country—and have reversed Democrats’ deadly catch and release policy." The department also urged Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to increase cooperation with ICE to turn over detained immigrants. "Under Governor Spanberger, Virginia has become a hotbed of illegal alien crime. During her first days in office, Governor Spanberger signed executive orders banning state cooperation with ICE as well as terminating 287(g) state and local agreements," the department said. "We are urging Governor Spanberger to put her community first and turn over this criminal illegal alien to ICE." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90d68c2c5335ae104bf84a RNC threatens legal action against New Jersey officials over noncitizens on voter rolls: 'On notice' te 2026-08-28T00:30:04.647Z RNC threatens legal action against New Jersey officials over noncitizens on voter rolls: 'On notice' The Republican National Committee is escalating its fight with New Jersey election officials over voter roll records, threatening legal action as it seeks information related to noncitizens found on the state's rolls. The RNC sent formal National Voter Registration Act violation notices Wednesday to New Jersey's secretary of state, and election officials in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties. The committee is seeking records related to noncitizen removals, citizenship verification efforts and other voter roll maintenance activities. Officials have until Sept. 15 to produce the records or potentially face litigation, according to the RNC. "Democrat (Gov.) Mikie Sherrill admitted what the RNC already uncovered through public records requests: noncitizens are on New Jersey's voter rolls," RNC Chairman Joe Gruters said in an RNC release. "Now, election officials are refusing to turn over records explaining how it happened. "Voters deserve answers, and the RNC is putting officials on notice: comply with the law, hand over the records, or face legal action." NEW JERSEY GOVERNMENT UNDER CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION AFTER EXPLOSIVE REVELATIONS ON NONCITIZEN VOTERS The RNC claims Bergen County records identified 134 noncitizens removed from New Jersey voter rolls between January 2023 and August 2026. Of those, 91 registrations were linked to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), according to the committee. Sherrill's administration has separately disclosed that a software error at the MVC improperly registered approximately 6,600 people to vote between June 2023 and June 2024, before she took office. DEMOCRATS CONCEDE NJ VOTER-ROLL FAILURE WAS ‘HORRIBLE’ — BUT REJECT BROADER FRAUD FEARS Her administration said approximately 5,100 people affected by the error were removed from the voter rolls because they had no separate registration or attestation of eligibility. Another approximately 1,450 registrations were changed to rejected status pending further review by county election officials. The state said approximately 340 people newly registered because of the software error voted. It also identified approximately 220 people affected by the error who voted, but had previous registrations or separate attestations indicating they may have been validly registered. Sherrill said county officials had been directed to resolve remaining cases before the November election. HOUSE REPUBLICANS CONFRONT NJ GOVERNOR OVER 6,600 NONCITIZENS REGISTERED TO VOTE IN ALLEGED SOFTWARE FAILURE She has also accused the Trump administration of seeking greater federal control over state voter rolls and resisted federal efforts to obtain nonpublic voter information, calling the effort a "phishing expedition here in New Jersey." The governor's office has said its investigation into the MVC error remains ongoing. The RNC, New Jersey secretary of state's office, and Sherill's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90d4362c5335ae104bf784 Huge Knicks fan Kylie Jenner talks courtside fits & desire to become even bigger fan with enhanced implants te 2026-08-28T00:20:06.618Z Huge Knicks fan Kylie Jenner talks courtside fits & desire to become even bigger fan with enhanced implants EDITOR'S NOTE: This story contains explicit language in direct quotations. Feel free to criticize Kylie Jenner's Knicks fandom if you want. You're not going to catch me doing that, and I have a feeling after you hear what she has to say about her journey to becoming a fan, you're not going to either. She discussed falling in love with the team on the "Better Half" podcast. She talked about her dedication to courtside outfits, and a desire to become an even bigger fan by one day enhancing her breast implants. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Kylie's appearance is being considered, by some, to be one of the greatest interviews of all-time. I don't allow myself to be a prisoner of the moment, at least I try not to be. I can't go along with that. Not right now anyway. I can go along with her being considered a huge Knicks fan. It started, she revealed, when she went to her first Knicks game with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet. "I never was into it unless it was, like, someone was married or dating someone, and then I would watch it," Kylie said, reports the NY Post. "It wasn’t until I went to my first Knicks game that I fell in love." She knows how special it was for the Knicks to win an NBA championship just a couple of seasons into her fandom and for her to get to witness it all courtside. "For them to win, I mean, I'm the luckiest Knicks fan 'cause I feel like I am a new Knicks fan … and I got to see them win!," Kylie admitted. KYLIE JENNER INSPIRES KNICKS LINGERIE, SWIFT-KELCE MSG WEDDING RUMORS & GERMAN DISCOVERS WAFFLE HOUSE You can save your breath if you think she didn’t put enough time in as a fan. She more than made up for the lack of hours rooting for the team by sacrificing her style while her feet were on the hardwood. She often wore a big shirt or jacket due to the difficulties of being a fan with a big butt. She dipped into her closet filled with blue and orange to make sure her crack wasn't out during the games. "When you have a big, fat, juicy ass, and you’re sitting down, and you’re wearing a little crop top, it’s just, like, my ass crack is always just out... ," Kylie told the hosts. "I always have to bring a jacket or something so I can enjoy the game and not worry if, you know, I'm naked." That's doing what it takes to win. That's sacrifice for the good of the team, but that's not all Kylie Jenner had lined up for the discussion. She talked about becoming an even bigger fan of the New York Knicks one day. Bigger as in enhancing the size of her breasts. She said, "They need to be bigger and more out there. I want my tits to walk in before I do." That is how you make a statement. It's also how you put together a complete argument to counter anything critics of your fandom dare to come at you with. It's hustle, it's dedication, it's winning basketball. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90d4342c5335ae104bf776 Los Angeles Mayor, Stung in Debate, Eases Street Vending Crackdown te 2026-08-28T00:20:04.824Z Los Angeles Mayor, Stung in Debate, Eases Street Vending Crackdown Mayor Karen Bass had compared the ubiquitous purveyors of street food with homeless encampments. Her opponent, Nithya Raman, said vendors should be brought into the system. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a90d1dd2c5335ae104bf71a Social media erupts after cops reportedly raid home of Ilhan Omar's son: 'Not a good look' te 2026-08-28T00:10:05.947Z Social media erupts after cops reportedly raid home of Ilhan Omar's son: 'Not a good look' Social media is in a frenzy over a report that police raided the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar's son over charges in connection with allegations involving his roommate. Minneapolis police raided the home of Adnan Hirsi earlier this week when they confiscated guns and ammunition before arresting his roommate, Abdulrahman Abdi, Alpha News reported. Hirsi, Omar's son, has not been implicated in any wrongdoing, nor is the congresswoman implicated in the reported incident. But the report's mention that the suspect shares an apartment with the progressive lawmaker's son was enough to make her right-wing critics on social media erupt. "Nothing to see here. Move along," Steve Ferguson, a small business owner with nearly 300,000 followers on X, posted. CAUGHT ON CAMERA: SQUAD DEM SQUIRMS WHEN PRESSED ON VANCE DOJ FRAUD PROBE Right-wing activist Benny Johnson wrote, "Not a good look for Ilhan Omar." Online influencer "Spitfire" wrote on the site, "This Omar investigation is getting more interesting by the day." "Anyone shocked that a horrible person would be a horrible mother? What do you expect from someone who marries their brother?" wrote Townhall columnist Derek Hunter, referencing an unproven online conspiracy theory that Omar previously was married to her brother, which she has denied. REP ILHAN OMAR'S DAUGHTER STRIKES HARD-CORE COMMUNIST POSE AS MOM BATTLES CLAIMS SHE IS RICH Commentator Gunther Eagleman called to "deport Ilhan Omar and her family." "Ilhan Omar: Supports violent jihad. Ilhan's daughter: Arrested during pro-Hamas campus riots; traveled to Cuba with a CCP-linked group. Ilhan's son: Home raided by police; guns and ammunition seized," wrote Eitan Fischberger, a former staff sergeant in the Israeli military and a current opinion columnist. The report itself was also shared without comment by former Trump advisors Corey Lewandowski and Sean Spicer. The report said that a search warrant was executed on Tuesday at the home that Abdi shares with Hirsi, and that guns and ammunition were recovered. Abdi was reportedly arrested earlier in the day. No wrongdoing by Hirsi was reported. The Minneapolis Police Department declined to comment when reached by Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital did confirm that Abdi was arrested by Minneapolis police and booked just after noon on Tuesday. He was released just before midnight the next day, records show. Omar herself is a staunch advocate for gun control. Fox News Digital reached out to her office for comment on the incident. 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