https://meenews.co/post/6a53392cc2ca79de236670ca Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, Dies at 71 te 2026-07-12T06:50:20.298Z Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, Dies at 71 Mr. Graham died of a “brief and sudden” illness on Saturday evening, his office said. He served in the Senate for more than two decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5336ffc2ca79de23667083 Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71 after 'brief and sudden' illness, office says te 2026-07-12T06:41:03.964Z Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71 after 'brief and sudden' illness, office says Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died Saturday evening following a "brief and sudden" illness, according to a statement from his office. "On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness," his office said. "Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period," it continued. This is a breaking story; check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a531d36c2ca79de23666d4f Conor McGregor's long-awaited Octagon return cut short by apparent knee injury seconds into UFC 329 te 2026-07-12T04:51:02.751Z Conor McGregor's long-awaited Octagon return cut short by apparent knee injury seconds into UFC 329 Nearly five years after his last walk to the Octagon, Conor McGregor made his long-awaited UFC return Saturday night against fellow MMA star Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas. McGregor opened aggressively, attempting a running kick before throwing a head kick moments later. He appeared to slip on both tries. Holloway quickly capitalized after the second, taking top position and landing a right hand before McGregor was able to work his way back to his feet. Moments later, McGregor hit the canvas again after trying to throw a kick with his right leg, which appeared to buckle underneath him. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The official inside the Octagon waved off the fight moments later, giving Holloway a TKO victory. During the broadcast, UFC CEO Dana White pointed to a first-round replay that appeared to show the moment McGregor suffered the injury. The apparent injury was not to the same leg McGregor broke during his 2021 fight against Dustin Poirier, which led to a lengthy absence from the Octagon. The loss extended McGregor’s long winless drought, with his last UFC victory coming by first-round TKO against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in January 2020. JAKE PAUL'S BUSINESS PARTNER GIVES TIMELINE ON RETURN TO RING AFTER CAREER-THREATENING INJURY McGregor earned a unanimous decision over Holloway in a featherweight clash in 2013, when neither was an MMA megastar. In the blink of an eye, McGregor’s star rose. On Wednesday, he admitted he got caught up in his own stardom after winning UFC belts in two weight classes and becoming one of the biggest names in combat sports. "I launched an Irish whiskey," McGregor said. "I didn’t drink heavily, if at all, at that time of my life. I was an athlete at the top of my game. Next thing you know, thousands upon thousands of bottles (are) in my garage. RONDA ROUSEY REVEALS WHAT INSPIRED HER TO END NINE-YEAR MMA HIATUS FOR ONE FINAL FIGHT "‘Sell this, Conor.’ OK, I’d leave my property with two bottles under my arm, and that was it. I was caught. And I wasn’t used to it. And that’s it. God gave me these lessons. That’s it. I was trapped and caught, and it is what it is." Easier said than done, perhaps, as the controversial former champion has been embroiled in multiple controversies and legal issues over the past several years. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a53162ec2ca79de23666c6b Argentina survives another scare courtesy of Switzerland to advance to World Cup semifinals te 2026-07-12T04:21:02.807Z Argentina survives another scare courtesy of Switzerland to advance to World Cup semifinals Argentina and Switzerland had some very different World Cup resumes coming into Saturday night's quarterfinal match in Kansas City. The Lionel Messi-led Argentina team is battling to win its second World Cup in a row, while the Swiss found themselves in the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 after defeating Colombia on penalties. Argentina survived a scare against Egypt, and that set up an interesting matchup between an offensive juggernaut and a Swiss squad that has leaned on its defense. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE It didn't take too long for Argentina's offense to get started. In the 10th minute, moments after Messi sailed a corner past the front of the net, Alexis Mac Allister put the reigning champs on the board. Argentina continued to control possession, though only slightly, while Switzerland matched it stride for stride and created a handful of chances. Argentina, meanwhile, failed to capitalize on a couple of excellent opportunities. The game went to halftime with Mac Allister's tally being the only one on the board, which Switzerland would probably consider a win in a lot of ways. Keeping the reigning champs within arm's reach is no small feat. In the second half, Switzerland continued to put some pressure on, and even made Argentine goaltender Emiliano Martinez make some key saves. In the 67th minute, that pressure paid off with the Swiss shocking the heavily pro-Argentina crowd when Dan Ndoye evened things up at 1-1. Momentum had definitely swung in Switzerland's favor, but then Switzerland got hit with a brutal decision from the officials. Argentina's Leandro Paredes was given a yellow card, but upon review, the call was reversed, and the yellow card was given to Switzerland's Breel Embolo. Critically, this was his second yellow card of the game, so he was sent off, and Switzerland had to continue with just 10 players. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE However, the Swiss managed to stay alive, and this one was headed to extra time, and that was thanks to a stunning save on an Argentina corner from Switzerland's Gregor Kobel in the final moments of regulation. In the first half of extra time, Argentina's Thiago Almada and Lautaro Martínez were both shown yellow cards. Meanwhile, Switzerland managed to keep the match level despite being down a man. However, in the 112th minute, Argentina's Julian Alvarez called game with a beauty from way out to punch Argentina's ticket to the semifinals. Unreal. How many more scares are Argentina fans going to be able to take? Argentina tacked on another just as added time began to extend their lead to 3-1. It's worth noting that Messi did not score in this game, ending his scoring streak — which dated back to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar — at a stunning nine games. The semifinal matchups are now set, and they are doozies. Spain and France will square off on Tuesday in Arlington, while Argentina moves on for a showdown with England on Wednesday in Atlanta. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a530ac8c2ca79de23666b4b Why Phoenix chose not to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches te 2026-07-12T03:32:24.143Z Why Phoenix chose not to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches PHOENIX — As fans fill stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Phoenix is watching from the sidelines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a530ab4c2ca79de23666b42 Quarterback Noah Fifita steps into louder role as Arizona chases Big 12 goals te 2026-07-12T03:32:04.181Z Quarterback Noah Fifita steps into louder role as Arizona chases Big 12 goals FRISCO, Texas – Noah Fifita has been nothing short of confident in his aspirations for Arizona this upcoming season. Big 12 Football Media Days just served as another platform to amplify his message. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a530aa0c2ca79de23666b39 Quarterback Noah Fifita steps into louder role as Arizona chases Big 12 goals te 2026-07-12T03:31:44.206Z Quarterback Noah Fifita steps into louder role as Arizona chases Big 12 goals Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita has high expectations for himself and for his team, he said Wednesday at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a530a8cc2ca79de23666b30 harbor drive fire.jpg te 2026-07-12T03:31:24.238Z harbor drive fire.jpg A man was uninjured but displaced Saturday, July 11, when a gas-fired generator caught fire and spread to his home in the 900 block of Harbor Drive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a530a78c2ca79de23666b27 Man displaced after fire renders his home uninhabitable te 2026-07-12T03:31:04.280Z Man displaced after fire renders his home uninhabitable BULLHEAD CITY — A man was displaced after a gas-fired generated caught fire that spread to his home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a530117c2ca79de23666a39 Mick Jagger doesn't want to 'lecture' fans, says his job is to make people 'have the best time' te 2026-07-12T02:51:03.231Z Mick Jagger doesn't want to 'lecture' fans, says his job is to make people 'have the best time' Mick Jagger is opening up about what he thinks his job is as an entertainer. During an interview with the New York Times podcast, "The Interview," the 82-year-old Rolling Stones frontman shared he believes his job as a musician is to make sure audiences "have the best time they possibly have" at his shows. "I mean, the bottom line of my thing is really that my job in the live music world is just those people that come to have the best time they possibly can, and for two hours or whatever it is to forget all their problems and the problems of the world and their mortgages and their whatever," he said. "They can have just the best time. It's similar to going to a sports event, really, because everything else is shouted out," he continued. "You're just watching who's going to win. You're not worrying about everything else." BLACK CROWES FRONTMAN CHRIS ROBINSON’S PAST CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS RESURFACE AFTER HALTING PATRIOTIC CHANT Jagger made it clear he is more concerned with making sure his fans walk away at the end of his concert feeling good, emphasizing that he doesn't "want to lecture them" about anything. While he doesn't feel the need to "lecture" his fans at his concerts, he isn't above inserting his opinion and providing social commentary in his song lyrics. "I've also got into this habit of doing songs that are about personal relationships, and then I throw a verse about politics in there," he explained. "I think that's a trick that I've learned from other songwriters, or I've listened to others, because nobody wants to hear a whole song about politics or...social comment, of any kind." Although the musician told interviewer, David Marchese, his main goal when performing is to entertain, he did ignite a small feud between himself and the governor of Louisiana while performing in New Orleans in May 2024. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER While performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Jagger called out Gov. Jeff Landry by name. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "We're a welcoming crowd, aren't we?" Jagger asked. "I hope Mr. Landry is enjoying the show. He's real inclusive you know. He's trying to take us back to the Stone Age." Shortly after the comment, the Republican governor responded on social media, appearing to mock the singer as well. "You can’t always get what you want," he posted on X. "The only person who might remember the Stone Age is Mick Jagger. Love you buddy, you’re always welcome in Louisiana! #LoveMyCountryMusic." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52fa0dc2ca79de23666988 Fearing troops or ICE at the polls, Arizona organizers train hundreds as election observers te 2026-07-12T02:21:01.106Z Fearing troops or ICE at the polls, Arizona organizers train hundreds as election observers LUCHA Executive Director Alejandra Gomez speaks to attendees of the Congreso 2026 poll observer training in Phoenix on July 11, 2026. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) As President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has said it plans to send election monitors to Arizona and other swing states, community organizers are focusing on training hundreds of locals on how to be election observers — with an emphasis on what to do if the National Guard or immigration agents arrive at the polls.  “The threats facing our democracy are not theoretical,” Vivian Serafin, a member of Living United for Change in Arizona, told members of the press that gathered for a roundtable discussion about the training on Saturday.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE nad LUCHA, along with the Arizona Center for Empowerment, organized training events in Phoenix’s heavily Latino Maryvale neighborhood and in Tucson Between the two events over 250 people received the training, according to LUCHA.  As reporters sat in a reception hall in west Phoenix that usually hosts weddings and quinceañeras, LUCHA displayed a heat map showing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Maricopa County alongside past and future polling locations.  Karime Rodriguez, a training facilitator with the Arizona Center for Empowerment, points to a heat map of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity alongside future and past polling locations, during a training on July 11, 2026. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Legislative districts with large Hispanic populations showed more frequent ICE enforcement operations. Many were near  past or future polling locations, something that guided the training, LUCHA said.  Those enforcement actions, and the deadly consequences they have brought, were also center stage Saturday: The training session featured a memorial for people shot and killed by immigration agents in recent months.  A memorial set up for individuals killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sits at the front of the room during the Congreso 2026 poll observer training in Phoenix on July 11, 2026. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) “The Trump administration is laser-focused on making it harder for regular folk to vote,” LUCHA Executive Director Alejandra Gomez told reporters. “They want chaos, because chaos suppresses turnout.”  That “chaos” is coming in the form of observers from a Department of Justice that has embraced election conspiracy theories and the administration’s firing of key election administration officials ahead of the midterms, Gomez said. “We are not being dramatic — we are reading the signals,” Gomez added. “We are here because democracy is not protected by hope alone. It is protected by people.”  The event, dubbed “Congreso 2026,” is about “turning concern into action” and empowering communities that are impacted by the Trump administration’s push to seize control of election administration so they can inform their neighbors of their rights when it comes to voting, according to Gina Mendez, one of the organizers.  “That way, when elections happen, they are able to defend voters in their neighborhood,” Mendez said.  And the defense LUCHA is preparing voters for is the likelihood of Trump sending the National Guard or immigration agents to polling locations.  Earlier this year, Arizona lawmakers attempted to pass legislation that would have forced all 15 of Arizona’s counties into agreements with ICE to be at polling places and drop boxes during the midterm and primary elections. That bill died without receiving a formal hearing.  The Trump administration has also said it has considered sending ICE to polling locations, and recently a poll worker in New York was confronted by ICE agents over a social media post she made that was critical of the agency.  “I really wanted that to be a solemn moment,” Karime Rodriguez with Arizona Center for Empowerment, who helped design the training, told the Mirror about a scenario for trainees in which they’re informed in the middle of responding to the National Guard being sent to the polls that ICE will be arriving, as well.  Rodriguez said that, while the scenario may seem extreme, it is possible, considering the rhetoric that has come from the Trump administration. Trump has said in the past that he is willing to send both the National Guard and ICE to the polls, and his administration has not ruled it out when directly asked about the possibility.  A slide tells attendees of the Congreso 2026 poll observer training in Phoenix on July 11, 2026, the scenario they are planning to help community members understand (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) As a bright yellow slide displaying “The Situation” came across the screen for attendees to respond to a mock scenario, alerting them that Trump had issued an executive order to send troops to the polls, attendees began to furiously write notes on butcher paper as they worked in small groups to formulate a plan and predict potential issues.  As attendees were discussing how they would respond to the scenario in the 10 minutes they were allotted, they posed questions to each other as they worked to come up with possible solutions: Will the media be suppressed by Trump talking heads or social media algorithms? How can they bypass that? Will National Guard troops even want to listen to the President?  For Rodriguez, the training is about helping Arizonans learn how to react quickly and decisively in the face of Trump administration actions that will chill voter turnout. The goal is to present scenarios so observers don’t freeze on Election Day, so they can better “observe, report and activate” when the time comes.  “At its core, this training is to help us learn how to lean on our neighbors more,” Rodriguez said.  Early voting has already begun for the primary election with the last day to mail-in your ballot being July 14. If you miss that deadline or are not on the early ballot list, you can vote in person up until election day which is July 21. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52f7b6c2ca79de2366693f Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Alleged K-12 fraud, one school's battle with Newsom and a win in Florida te 2026-07-12T02:11:02.297Z Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Alleged K-12 fraud, one school's battle with Newsom and a win in Florida 'ESPECIALLY HIDEOUS': Explosive report finds $230M in alleged K-12 education fraud amid Trump's crackdown IDEOLOGICAL DIVIDE: Just 1 in 10 Ivy League trustees are Republican; Yale has none, report finds WOKE REBELLION: California high school battles Newsom's state law ordering it to change 'Indians' mascot CAMPUS RECKONING: Teachers who celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination now cash in with taxpayer-funded settlements CIVIC DISSENT: Florida board votes to ban illegal immigrants from public college admissions Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52f319c2ca79de236668d1 It's Christmas in July as hundreds of Santas go on the march in the middle of a stifling summer heat wave te 2026-07-12T01:51:21.551Z It's Christmas in July as hundreds of Santas go on the march in the middle of a stifling summer heat wave It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas — if you ignore the calendar, that is. While much of Europe continues to grapple with stifling summer heat, one Danish city looked ready for Christmas. Hundreds of Santa Clauses, Mrs. Clauses and Christmas elves from around the world filled the streets this week for the annual World Santa Claus Congress in Aalborg for a colorful tradition that has delighted onlookers for decades despite taking place months before the holiday season. The festive gathering transformed Denmark's fourth-largest city into a sea of red suits, white beards and Christmas cheer as professional Santas marched through downtown, posed for photos with visitors and took part in games and competitions all in the middle of July. SANTA CLAUS REVEALS HIS FUN FACTS, RECAPS CHRISTMAS EVE JOURNEY WITH ‘FOX & FRIENDS’ HOSTS This year's event came as central and Southern Europe continue to grapple with extreme heat, making the sight of dozens of Santas bundled in their signature outfits even more striking. First staged at an amusement park near Copenhagen in 1957, the World Santa Claus Congress moved to Aalborg on Denmark's Jutland peninsula two years ago. The annual gathering will celebrate its 70th anniversary next year. SANTA CLAUS REUNITES WITH THE MEDICAL TEAM WHO SAVED HIS LIFE AFTER A CRITICAL CARDIAC EVENT Originally created to entertain children, the congress has since grown into a popular meeting place for the men and women who portray Santa Claus and his North Pole coterie during the Christmas season in stores, shopping malls and holiday events around the world. Participants traveled all the way from countries including Norway and Japan to exchange stories, compare beards, sharpen their craft and prepare for another busy Christmas season. The packed schedule includes gingerbread-eating contests, gift-wrapping competitions, balloon modeling and several lively parades through Aalborg's sun-drenched streets. "The grandmas say: 'Oh, it's too early to come here,'" organizer Peter Gislund, who also serves as Santa Claus in Aalborg during the Christmas season, told The Associated Press. The children, however, reacted as most children tend to upon seeing Santa Claus. "The kids say: 'Hooray! Santa's here already,'" he added. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52f306c2ca79de236668c8 Khosla family reaches deal to buy Super Bowl champion Seahawks for NFL-record price: report te 2026-07-12T01:51:02.103Z Khosla family reaches deal to buy Super Bowl champion Seahawks for NFL-record price: report Months after capturing their second Super Bowl title, the Seattle Seahawks are poised to begin the 2026 season under a new ownership structure. A group led by Vinod Khosla, his wife Neeru and their son Neal is set to become the fourth ownership group in the franchise's 51-year history. The Khosla family reportedly reached a $9.6 billion agreement with the Paul Allen estate to take controlling interest in the Seahawks, a record price tag for an NFL franchise. The NFL’s most recent ownership change came in 2023, when a group led by Josh Harris purchased the Washington Commanders for a then-record $6.05 billion. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Seahawks’ reported $9.6 billion price tag would easily eclipse the NFL’s all-time sale record, but it still wouldn't surpass the $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers last October — the richest deal in North American sports history. The Seahawks confirmed the pending sale in a statement, though financial terms were not disclosed. Vinod Khosla, a limited partner with the San Francisco 49ers, will be required to sell his family’s minority stake in the team as part of the agreement before becoming the Seahawks’ controlling owner. "We are honored to be entrusted as the next stewards of the Seattle Seahawks," Vinod Khosla said in a statement on behalf of the Khosla family. "We look forward to building on the winning legacy Paul Allen created and to earning the trust of the Seahawks organization and fans everywhere." Before the sale can become official, it must be approved by at least 24 of the NFL’s 32 owners. That vote could come as soon as late next month at a league meeting, according to ESPN, though the deal must first be reviewed by the league’s finance committee. Beyond the Khosla family, it remains unclear what other parties are possibly involved in the investor group. FOLLOWING SUPER BOWL TITLE, JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA EYES CONTINUED SUCCESS IN SEATTLE Vinod and Neeru Khosla have been married since 1980. Vinod is listed as the co-founder of Sun Microsystems. He later created Khosla Ventures. Their son, Neal Khosla, is a Stanford graduate and the co-founder and CEO of Curai Health. Neeru Khosla graduated from San Jose State University with a master's degree in molecular biology and is also an entrepreneur. Jody Allen has chaired the Paul G. Allen Estate since her brother’s death in October 2018. In February, the estate put the Seahawks up for sale, following Allen’s wishes that his assets eventually be sold, and the proceeds sent to charity. Earlier this week, Front Office Sports reported that a group led by Celtics alternate governors Wyc Grousbeck and Aditya Mittal was viewed as one of two finalists in the Seahawks bidding process. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52ee69c2ca79de23666842 Gunfire shatters Toronto Latin street festival, leaving at least 2 dead and 3 injured te 2026-07-12T01:31:21.380Z Gunfire shatters Toronto Latin street festival, leaving at least 2 dead and 3 injured The Toronto Police Service is investigating after gunfire broke out Saturday night at a large Latin street festival in Midtown Toronto, leaving at least two people dead and three others injured. Police said they received reports of a shooting at St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue at 8:12 p.m. local time and discovered an active shooter situation. First responders found five people suffering from gunshot wounds, officials said. Two of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene. It is unclear what led to the shooting, and police have not yet confirmed any arrests. Following the shooting, the Toronto Transit Commission suspended train stops at the nearby St. Clair West station on Line 1 Yonge-University due to what officials described as a "security incident." Regular transit service has since resumed. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area and follow all directives from police at the scene. The TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival, Toronto’s biggest Latin culture celebration, was celebrating its 22nd annual event in Toronto's Hillcrest Village. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52ee55c2ca79de23666839 Social media was not impressed by Norway subbing off Erling Haaland with their World Cup on the line te 2026-07-12T01:31:01.933Z Social media was not impressed by Norway subbing off Erling Haaland with their World Cup on the line Norway's boat-rowing (even if historically inaccurate) run through the World Cup has come to an end after a 2-1 quarterfinal loss to England. The match wasn't without controversy, however, as Norway surprisingly substituted one of the tournament's most electric players, Erling Haaland. The Manchester City star had seven goals in the tournament, but was kept scoreless on Saturday. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE Worse yet, it was a pre-corner foul of his that cost Norway what would've been their second goal of the match. However, it was shocking to see the 25-year-old get subbed off in favor of Jorgen Strand Larsen. Of course, many wondered whether Haaland had sustained an injury, but let's just say the decision to pull him with 15 minutes left in extra time and Norway trailing by a goal wasn't a popular one on social media. Jeez, tell us how you really feel! NORWAY'S WORLD CUP KIT REFLECTS THE NATION'S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WITH MEANINGFUL HISTORIC DETAILS Of course, we'll certainly get some more info on this after the fact — I'm not super familiar with Norwegian sports media, but I'm sure they'll ask manager Ståle Solbakken about this one — but it's still disappointing. Haaland had an incredible tournament and became one of the most popular players in it. It's just a bummer to see his tournament end with him sitting on the bench, whether that was due to injury or because of a questionable substitution. It was still a great run for Norway, and I don't think it would be wild to see something like this again four years from now in Saudi Arabia at the next World Cup. But now, the tournament is almost down to its final four. France and Spain will face off in one semifinal match, while the Three Lions await the winner of Saturday night's match between Argentina and Switzerland. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52ec15c2ca79de236667f8 Last American to use an iron lung dies at 78 years old after childhood polio diagnosis te 2026-07-12T01:21:25.570Z Last American to use an iron lung dies at 78 years old after childhood polio diagnosis A 78-year-old Oklahoma woman who was diagnosed with polio as a child and was the last American to rely on an iron lung to live has died. Martha Lillard found out she had the once-feared disease when she was 5 years old, which left her paralyzed from the neck down, and required her to use the machine to help her breathe while she slept. Lillard contracted COVID-19 twice during the pandemic, which left her in the machine nearly 24 hours a day. DEADLY LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE OUTBREAK SPARKS CONCERN IN MAJOR US CITY: KNOW THE SYMPTOMS "They told her she wasn't supposed to live past 20 years old," her younger sister, Cindy McVey, told The Associated Press on Friday. "She had the enthusiasm and the drive to continue living and make the best of her life." Despite having polio, Lillard was able to go to school two hours a day as a child, and she had tutors the rest of the time. She also used an intercom phone system that allowed her to interact with her teachers and classmates from home. Lillard was even able to take road trips as a child because of a custom trailer that could accommodate the iron lung and her father making sure their hotels had wide enough doors for the machine. An iron lung is a negative-pressure ventilator that would help a patient with paralyzed lung muscles breathe. EXPERIMENTAL VACCINE SHOWS PROMISE AGAINST DANGEROUS INTESTINAL ILLNESS The disease once caused thousands of cases of paralysis in children during outbreaks each year in the first part of the 20th century before a vaccine became available in 1955. By 1979, polio was considered eliminated in the U.S. Later, Lillard was able to regain the use of her left arm and legs through therapy and was even able to drive for a time. She lived independently for many years, even marrying earlier this year to a man from Egypt she corresponded with for two decades after he was able to obtain a visa. THESE LEAFY GREENS COULD HELP PROTECT YOUR LUNGS, STUDY SUGGESTS "They were really soul mates," McVey said. "He's extremely brokenhearted." Lillard, who her sister said wrote poetry and volunteered with the Humane Society, had just 25% lung capacity before she was diagnosed with COVID. She died of chronic pulmonary failure and post-polio syndrome, according to her death certificate. Her sister added that it was related to the effects of long-haul COVID. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52ec02c2ca79de236667ef 'Die Hard' actor Robert Davi blasts Mamdani after NYC map omits Little Italy te 2026-07-12T01:21:06.122Z 'Die Hard' actor Robert Davi blasts Mamdani after NYC map omits Little Italy "Die Hard" actor Robert Davi blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Friday after a city map highlighting immigrant enclaves omitted Little Italy. The "New York City Immigrant Enclaves" map resurfaced on social media earlier this week after users pointed out it omitted Little Italy, as well as historically Jewish and Irish neighborhoods, despite highlighting 30 immigrant communities across the five boroughs. Following criticism from Italian-American groups, the city said it plans to update the map to include Little Italy. MAMDANI DEFENDS CONTROVERSIAL NYC MAP AFTER OMITTING ICONIC LITTLE ITALY, JEWISH AND IRISH NEIGHBORHOODS Davi, who was born in Astoria, Queens, lashed out at Mamdani in a video posted on X, calling him a "jerk" for snubbing Little Italy. "I hope every New York Italian American and Irish American spits on you when they see you," Davi said. "I would spit on you if I saw you. Shame on you, you garbage man. Shame on you. Respect the city you're in and understand the people who helped build it." "My grandparents came from Sicily and Naples and they taught me, speak the English. This is America. God bless America," the 75-year-old "Licence to Kill" actor said. ZOHRAN MAMDANI PRAISED FOR 'FANTASTIC' QUESTION-DODGING ON PRESIDENTIAL ELIGIBILITY "My grandfather enlisted in World War I and got wounded three times … he helped build New York City as an immigrant, an Italian immigrant," he continued. The veteran actor also suggested the mayor, whom he described as a "leftist Marxist Communist," leave the United States. "Go back to where you were born, Mamdani," Davi said. "You don't belong in America." MAMDANI BLASTS ICE AGENTS, ELON MUSK AND 'SUPREMACY' IN AMERICA 250 SPEECH AHEAD OF JULY 4 WEEKEND Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, and moved to the United States when he was 7 years old. Davi also suggested there should be a constitutional amendment preventing Mamdani from running for public office. "You should spend time in America, at least a generation, especially those of you that come from a country that has a totally different philosophical ideology bent," he said. The mayor's office previously directed Fox News Digital to remarks Mamdani made during an unrelated press conference Friday, where he defended the map and said it had originally been created under the previous administration in 2023. "This map was initially created by the prior administration in 2023, and when we inherited it, we added a few additional neighborhoods," Mamdani said. "It's clearly not an exhaustive list of the more than 200 ethnic communities that call our city home, and we're going to be making additional changes in the future to reflect that and that includes Little Italy." Fox News Digital has reached out to Mamdani's office for comment. According to the Library of Congress, more than 4 million Italians immigrated to the United States between the 1880s and 1924, with roughly one-third settling in New York City. Fox News Digital's Brittany Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52e776c2ca79de23666605 Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to past Trump health concerns te 2026-07-12T01:01:42.185Z Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to past Trump health concerns Democrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear escalated his pressure campaign against Sen. Mitch McConnell on Saturday, demanding the longtime Republican senator from the Bluegrass State reveal his undisclosed medical condition as questions mount over the 84-year-old's ability to serve. In a post on X, Beshear connected his recent push for the lawmaker’s transparency to past national debates, writing, "I publicly and privately urged the last administration to address the public’s concerns with the former president’s health. I’m calling on Sen. McConnell to do the same and provide voters an update on his own health." Beshear ended the post by urging McConnell to "end the crazy speculation" and "just tell us what's going on." MCCONNELL FACES FRESH CALLS TO COME CLEAN ABOUT HEALTH ISSUES The governor's public comments follow a formal letter he sent to McConnell on Wednesday requesting a full health update on behalf of constituents who are "increasingly concerned" about the senator’s wellbeing and "ability to hold office in the United States Senate." Beshear argued public officeholders have a commitment to represent constituents with "clear communication about one's ability to serve." MCCONNELL WAS FOUND 'UNCONSCIOUS' IN HOME LAST MONTH AS CONDITION REMAINS UNKNOWN McConnell has been absent from the Senate for three weeks and was first hospitalized in early June for an undisclosed condition. His office has declined to release specific details or a timeline for his return, though leaked emergency dispatch audio from a June 14 call revealed he was seemingly found unconscious at his home and may have suffered a heart attack. McConnell’s wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, traveled to China shortly after the hospitalization, and her office claimed his condition "did not warrant an immediate return to the U.S." Both Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso said they have since spoken with McConnell at length about Senate business, recent Supreme Court decisions and the ongoing Graham Platner campaign scandal. However, when asked about McConnell’s condition aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said, "I have no idea how he's doing." The White House and McConnell’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52e762c2ca79de236665fc England soccer manager goes viral for angry, combative interview after World Cup victory over Norway te 2026-07-12T01:01:22.725Z England soccer manager goes viral for angry, combative interview after World Cup victory over Norway England soccer manager Thomas Tuchel was not happy after his team punched their ticket to the World Cup semifinals on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Norway. In Tuchel's postgame interview with Fox Sports, he lamented his team's mistakes and appeared combative with the interviewer. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE "The way we played, how we played, sloppy, lot of technical mistakes, not fast enough, not repetitive enough, we were lucky today," he said. Tuchel then got into a heated back-and-forth with the interviewer over a question about the team's mindset, as he insisted the team's issue was not due to "mentality" but "quality." "Overall, we got lucky today," he later repeated. ENGLAND'S JORDAN HENDERSON OFFICIALLY RULED OUT AFTER FREAK FALL CAUSES FRACTURE, OPTS FOR SURGERY England star Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England to the win. Bellingham's goal was his second of the match after he also found the equalizer late in the first half. The Real Madrid star is now tied with England teammate Harry Kane for six goals in the tournament, trailing only France's Kylian Mbappé and Argentina's Lionel Messi, who have eight apiece. England will advance to the semifinals to play the winner of Argentina vs. Switzerland on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52e74fc2ca79de236665f3 Kristin Cavallari admits her kids fly coach while she sits in first class te 2026-07-12T01:01:03.277Z Kristin Cavallari admits her kids fly coach while she sits in first class Kristin Cavallari is admitting to the same parenting move which got another celebrity mom in trouble with her fans. During a recent interview on the "Aspire with Emma Grede" podcast, the 39-year-old reality TV star shared that she doesn't give her children a free pass in life, and "if they want something, they have to work for it." "I try to be very hyper-aware of that because they are growing up in a very fortunate situation and I want them to know this is my money, this is not your money," she explained. "Something as small as they fly coach I'm flying in first class. That was important to me when they became old enough." She joked that now that they are old enough to where she can trust them not to fight while they're alone on the plane, it is easy for her to leave them and say, "Bye guys, have fun back there." SCOTT EASTWOOD CREDITS HIS FAMOUS FATHER'S WORK ETHIC FOR MAKING HIM AWARE OF 'BULLS---' IN THE FILM INDUSTRY Fans loved the idea of Cavallari enjoying a luxury flight on her own while her kids sat in economy, with one YouTube comment reading, "She's a real one for flying her kids coach while she is in first class haha." Cavallari shares three kids with her ex-husband, Jay Cutler: sons Camden, 13, Jaxon, 12, and daughter Saylor, 10. While on the podcast, "The Hills" star also spoke about her divorce from Cutler, who she was married to from 2013 to 2022, saying what gave her the "confidence to leave my marriage was the success of" her jewelry and skincare brand, Uncommon James. "Which is interesting because if I didn't have Uncommon James, I could have taken half of his money, right? But because I had this company, there was a really large asset on our balance sheet. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I didn't get anything, which I'm so happy about now. But I don't get any money from my ex-husband. I had to give him half the value of Uncommon James in cash and properties and everything else. Yeah. Isn't that interesting?" The "Very Cavallari" star's admission comes shortly after singer Jessica Simpson defended herself for sitting in first class with her mother, but without her children and her then-husband, Eric Johnson. Simpson's solo trip in first class became public knowledge after her ex-husband, Nick Lachey, who was also on the flight with Simpson, exposed her during an appearance on an episode of "Watch What Happens Live!" in May. "I believe her kids and her — I’m not familiar with where they stand, but — her husband, maybe, were on the plane but not with us," he said, later confirming they were "in a separate class of service." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When asked about her ex-husband's comments by paparazzi when at the airport later that month, Simpson clarified, "My mom bought those tickets. It was my mom’s treat for us to go to Hawaii." Simpson shares three kids with her estranged husband: Maxwell, 14, Ace, 12, and Birdie, 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52e05ac2ca79de23666390 Jude Bellingham's second straight two-goal performance sends England to World Cup semifinals te 2026-07-12T00:31:22.380Z Jude Bellingham's second straight two-goal performance sends England to World Cup semifinals As the 2026 FIFA World Cup progresses into its final stages, we're going to get more downright titanic clashes, and one of them was Saturday's quarterfinal match between England and Norway. Sure, England — with the likes of offensive machines like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham — is always a team to watch, but Norway has been a surprise dark horse. Of course, that's thanks to the force of nature that is Norway's Erling Haaland, who has quickly become one of the most popular players in the United States, and the feeling is mutual. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE With so much firepower on the pitch, there was a good chance that there was going to be some serious fireworks. However, the first 20-plus minutes or so — up to the hydration break — were really just a feeling-out process with neither team getting any real, dangerous scoring opportunities. In the 28th minute, England was awarded a free kick, which Kane drove past the Norwegian wall, but up over the crossbar. NORWAY'S WORLD CUP KIT REFLECTS THE NATION'S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WITH MEANINGFUL HISTORIC DETAILS But in the 46th minute, Norway opened the scoring, with 22-year-old Andreas Schjelderup netting an absolute beauty. The lead didn't last too long, though. In stoppage time at the end of the first half, Jude Bellingham, the hero of the Three Lions' gutsy win in Mexico City over Mexico, evened things up with his fifth goal in six matches at this World Cup. England nearly took a lead into the locker room at the half when Kane found the back of the net just minutes later; however, it was ruled to be offside. In the early part of the second half, both sides exchanged some scoring opportunities, which included a tough shot that English goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had to tip over the crossbar for a Norwegian corner. That one was fended off, but moments later Norway was awarded another corner, which England deflected out for another corner. The third time was (kind of) the charm, and the Norwegians ended up putting the ball in the back of the net, but it was called back due to a foul on Haaland. That meant Norway had to retake the corner, which England managed to defend. Norway looked dangerous on set pieces and nearly scored on another one later in the half, only for England to get bailed out by the crossbar. England got some late opportunities of their own, but neither team could break the tie, and it was off to extra time. In the 93rd minute — who else? — Jude Bellingham gave England their first lead of the match, and that was all they needed. England held on and will play the winner of Saturday evening's match between Argentina and Switzerland as they continue their quest for their first World Cup title since 1966. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52ddc4c2ca79de23666327 Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name te 2026-07-12T00:20:20.232Z Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name When we last sat down with Jobs at TechCrunch Disrupt nearly three years ago, his firm Yosemite was brand new and biotech was still reeling from its post-pandemic crash. Now, the venture outfit has a team of 17; a cluster of blockbuster drugs are all losing patent protection in roughly the same wind Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52d4a2c2ca79de23666215 Inquiring minds are asking: How soon is too soon to get a new dog after losing your four-legged best friend? te 2026-07-11T23:41:22.261Z Inquiring minds are asking: How soon is too soon to get a new dog after losing your four-legged best friend? For those of you who are unfamiliar with some of the more personal aspects of my life, I lost my dog Rooney about three and a half months ago. He was an 11–12-year-old lab mix that my wife and I rescued in the latter half of his life, and even though we only had him for about six years, we created a lifetime of memories with him. Even nearly four months later, I still find myself thinking about the hole he left in our lives and there are times when doing even mundane tasks around the house reminds me of him. WOMAN'S CANCER BATTLE TAKES UNBELIEVABLE TURN WHEN HER DOG GETS SAME DIAGNOSIS I say all of this to underscore that I still probably haven't completely gotten over having to put him down back in March, so when talks started to commence in recent weeks about potentially looking for a new dog, I met those conversations with mixed emotions. The first time my wife mentioned thinking about "the next dog," my face scrunched in disgust. How could she even consider replacing Rooney so soon? Then I thought a little more about it and considered my two-year-old son, who only just started to develop a bond with Rooney right before we lost him. I got even more heartbroken imagining my son falling in love with the new dog, as the memory of Rooney slowly faded from his mind as he aged. WOMAN STALKED BY CHARGING BEAR ON MORNING DOG WALK CAPTURES TERRIFYING ENCOUNTER ON CAMERA Not to mention the fact that we still have another dog, Elle, who will probably have a full-on stroke if/when we bring a young, energetic puppy into our increasingly crowded house. I clearly wasn't handling the suggestion well, but I slept on it, and I'm not sure if it's just because my wife has worn me down, but I'm starting to see another side to this whole thing. Getting another dog doesn't mean forgetting Rooney entirely, and although there is still some scarring from losing him, the pain has been dulled significantly over the last few months. And does it really make a difference if we wait another three months, six months, a year, before we get another dog? Part of me says yes, but part of me says no. My wife and I are opposites when it comes to change and sentimentality. She's very Type-A, and is almost eager to embrace change. While I tend to be more reflective and resist change unless it's smacking me right in the face. Perhaps that's the crux of this whole thing. I don't think my wife loved Rooney any less than I did, I just think it's in her nature to move on quicker than I do. I think having a young child changes the calculus as well. If we were childless, I'd imagine the timeline to get a new dog would be elongated, but I know my wife is keen on the idea of getting our son a dog of his own so they can "grow up together." All of this still warrants the simple question: When is it "appropriate" to get a new dog after losing your four-legged best friend? Additionally, is there ever an appropriate time? Or do you just have to "feel it out?" It's a complex situation that I'm not sure has the correct answer, and yet here we sit at the crossroads of it all. These are the things they don't teach you about parenting, but we have to learn on the fly anyway. C'est la vie. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52d25ec2ca79de236661d9 Ex-WNBA player backs congressional review as league faces scrutiny over alleged Clark targeting te 2026-07-11T23:31:42.271Z Ex-WNBA player backs congressional review as league faces scrutiny over alleged Clark targeting Former WNBA star Katie Douglas said Caitlin Clark often plays with a "target" on her back as a group of Republican lawmakers called on the league to improve player safety after a series of physical interactions between Clark and opposing players. Speaking on "Fox News Live," Douglas called the lawmakers' effort "helpful" and said it is good to bring awareness to the sport and support fairness. "I think any time you have lawmakers now using their voice and using their platform, I think it is helpful just to bring continued awareness," Douglas said. CONGRESSMAN EXPLAINS WHY HE SIGNED LETTER TO WNBA DEMANDING ANSWERS ON CAITLIN CLARK'S TREATMENT Clark, who plays for the Indiana Fever, has largely tried to downplay the drama, but the ongoing series of fouls and trash talk against her prompted multiple lawmakers to send a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert calling for answers on Clark’s treatment and improved player safety. The Fever released a statement Wednesday distancing itself from the congressional letter, writing, "Our organization nor Caitlin has had any interaction with anyone in this congressional group and we were unaware of their letter." In the letter, lawmakers praised Clark for "transforming women's sports" and inspiring a new generation of young women and girls. They called her the "face of your league." HOST CLAIMS WNBA COMMISSIONER CATHY ENGELBERT CANCELED INTERVIEW AS CAITLIN CLARK CONTROVERSY MOUNTS "Millions of casual fans now tune in to watch her play. Unfortunately, what they too often witness is not simply aggressive competition, but repeated acts of unnecessary physical hostility and violence," the lawmakers wrote, adding that there are reports some of the incidents "may be racially motivated." The lawmakers noted that Clark has been hip-checked, poked in the eye and struck in the throat, arguing that the incidents have gone "far beyond routine physical play." There have also been claims of inconsistent officiating against Clark. A source familiar with the league told Fox News Digital that player safety is the WNBA’s "top priority," including Clark’s safety. According to the source, the league established an "Officiating Task Force" to better regulate the physicality of play, which they say has led to an increase in fouls called this season.  The source added that the league has also invested in security upgrades both on and off the court, including enhanced security, AI to identify hate online and launching its "No Space for Hate" platform. Douglas said the league is being urged to apply officiating standards fairly across the board, regardless of the player. SARAH SPAIN IS ANGRY AND BITTER THAT CHRISTINE BRENNAN WOULD DARE DEFEND CAITLIN CLARK "What everybody is asking for, lawmakers, players, I think GMs, I think across the board is the league to find that consistency with officiating," Douglas said. "So I think it is important that people continue to use their voice, people continue to use their platform to advocate for change when you know that something's not right." Douglas acknowledged that being a sports official is a difficult job because of the real-time pressure, but she said there needs to be change because of the visible "physicality" in plays against Clark. While Douglas wouldn’t call the physical play against Clark jealousy, she said Clark has a "target," and that "the league has to understand, if that is the case, that they do have to do a better job of being consistent." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52d24ac2ca79de236661d0 Another US citizen tests positive for Ebola virus while working in Congo amid record outbreak te 2026-07-11T23:31:22.823Z Another US citizen tests positive for Ebola virus while working in Congo amid record outbreak A U.S. citizen working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tested positive for Ebola this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, as the virus continues to spread in Central Africa. The unidentified American, who works for a humanitarian organization, is the second U.S. citizen to test positive for Ebola amid the current outbreak. Dr. Peter Stafford fully recovered after being evacuated to Germany from the Congo in May during the first week of the outbreak. EBOLA TREATMENT CENTER SET ON FIRE IN CONGO AFTER RESIDENTS CLASH WITH AUHORITIES OVER VICTIM'S BODY "CDC is aware of a U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who has tested positive for Bundibugyo virus, a type of Ebola," the CDC said of the second case in a statement Friday. The agency added: "CDC is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies, public health authorities, and partners in DRC to help prevent further transmission by supporting contact tracing and performing risk assessments to identify high-risk contacts." Stafford returned to the U.S. last month after testing negative for the virus. "I am filled with gratitude to God for preserving my life, to all those who prayed on my behalf, and to the many medical providers who cared for me," he said in a statement. "I am feeling well and thankful to be reunited with Rebekah and the kids. Our prayers continue for those in Congo who are facing this devastating epidemic and for the ongoing efforts to control the disease." DETROIT-BOUND PLANE DIVERTED TO CANADA AFTER PASSENGER FROM EBOLA-HIT REGION BOARDED 'IN ERROR,' OFFICIALS SAY This is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded in Africa with 1,830 confirmed cases in Congo, including 648 deaths, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cases have also been reported in Uganda. Bundibugyo virus has no approved vaccine or treatment. Last month, a French doctor tested positive for the virus after returning to Paris and no cases have been detected in the U.S. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the risk of a global outbreak of the virus, which is not airborne but spreads through bodily fluids, remains low. Congolese authorities declared an Ebola outbreak on May 15. The U.S. ramped up security precautions after the outbreak was declared, including enhanced health screenings for citizens returning from the region and restricted entry for non-U.S. citizens in the region. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52cdadc2ca79de23666156 Army Black Hawks airlift 200+ stranded campers as Missouri floods trigger more 350 rescues te 2026-07-11T23:11:41.316Z Army Black Hawks airlift 200+ stranded campers as Missouri floods trigger more 350 rescues In a high-stakes rescue operation Friday, Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters swooped into Reynolds County, Missouri, to airlift 202 young campers and staff members stranded by rapidly rising floodwaters at Camp Taum Sauk along the Black River in the Missouri Ozarks. Video released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol captured the tense moments as children ran to board the waiting helicopters. The campers, aged 8 to 16, and their counselors were successfully evacuated and taken to St. Louis, where they were safely reunited with their families, troopers said. 1 DEAD FOLLOWING DEVASTATING FLOODING IN MISSOURI, WITH MORE STORMS, HEAVY RAIN ON THE WAY "We are beyond thankful for your help keeping our camp community safe," Camp Taum Sauk officials posted in an Instagram post Saturday morning, expressing gratitude to the National Guard, Reynolds County 911 Emergency Responders and the local Arcadia community. The historic coed camp has been in operation in Lesterville, roughly 125 miles south of St. Louis, since 1946. The camper rescue comes just over a year after the Guadalupe River in Texas Hill Country flooded on July 4, 2025, taking the lives of at least 135 people, including 28 people at all-girls Camp Mystic.  US MILITARY DEPLOYS MTVRS, AIRLIFTS AID TO VENEZUELA FOLLOWING DEADLY EARTHQUAKES Nearby, operators of the Bearcat Getaway campground closed their facilities for the weekend and confirmed on Facebook Friday afternoon that all campers and staff were safe and accounted for. The dramatic aerial rescue at Camp Taum Sauk was part of a large, coordinated emergency response across Missouri after a relentless storm system dumped 6 to 12 inches of rain on central, south-central and southeastern parts of the state. THREE DEAD, 7 RESCUED IN BOATING TRAGEDY AS SEVERE HOLIDAY WEEKEND STORM RAVAGES WISCONSIN TOURIST HOT SPOT Following an executive order by Gov. Mike Kehoe declaring a state of emergency, local emergency personnel performed at least 351 swift-water rescues across the region. "Missouri’s first responders once again answered the call with extraordinary bravery, professionalism, and compassion," Kehoe wrote in a statement on Facebook. State officials are urging vigilance as the National Weather Service warned the already saturated soils could see an additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall through the weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52cd99c2ca79de2366614d MLB commissioner Rob Manfred goofs up first overall draft pick's name te 2026-07-11T23:11:21.868Z MLB commissioner Rob Manfred goofs up first overall draft pick's name The 2026 MLB Draft got underway on Saturday, and it got off with a real bang. And by that, I mean MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred goofed up the first overall pick's name. The Chicago White Sox had the first overall pick in this year's draft, and they used it to select UCLA's Roch Cholowsky. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! However, Manfred read the star shortstop's name as "Cho-LOO-skee," which wouldn't be a problem if that's how it's pronounced. But it isn't. It's "Chill-OW-skee." Now, in Manfred's defense — which might be the first time that phrase has ever been written out — names aren't easy. Athlete names can be especially tricky. There just aren't many John Smiths or Jeff Johnsons out there these days. So, I get it... kind of. As is the case for most drafts, there are some players expected to go in the first few picks, and Cholowsky was one of the frontrunners. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE It's unreasonable to expect picture-perfect pronunciation of every name called during the draft, but getting the three to five players expected to go at the top right doesn't seem like too much to ask. If I had to do that, I would be practicing those names like crazy. I'd be able to say those names forward and backward in my sleep. Of course, the gravity of the moment would probably lead to me messing them up anyway, but dammit, I'd give it the ol' college try. What's interesting is that this is the second straight major pro draft that led off with an awkward first-overall pick. Manfred muffed this one, and back at the NHL Draft in June, Justin Bieber clearly skipped the run-through when he decided to go freestyle while announcing that the Toronto Maple Leafs were taking Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick. Alright, sports world, we're playing it a little fast and loose with these draft announcements. Let's not skip practice, alright? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52c692c2ca79de23666094 Kamala Harris attends Los Angeles Sparks game, gives an insufferable, uninspiring speech to the team te 2026-07-11T22:41:22.900Z Kamala Harris attends Los Angeles Sparks game, gives an insufferable, uninspiring speech to the team The WNBA is obviously a left-wing activist league that is happy to promote Democratic politicians. Teams like the Seattle Storm openly endorsed Kamala Harris for president. WNBA players and the players' association also conspired to oust Kelly Loeffler, a Republican senator, as an owner of the Atlanta Dream, with players shamelessly wearing "Vote Warnock" T-shirts. And on Saturday, before the matchup between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx, the league invited Gov. Tim Walz to honor coach Cheryl Reeve as the WNBA's winningest coach by declaring July 11 Cheryl Reeve Day. So the Los Angeles Sparks recognizing and even inviting failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris to speak to the team after their win shouldn't surprise anyone. The Sparks recognized the former vice president and her husband, accompanied by "I Miss You" by Aaron Hall. WNBA PLAYER SAYS THE LEAGUE SHOULDN'T WEAR USA 250 PATCHES FOR THE ALL-STAR GAME BECAUSE OF SLAVERY During the broadcast on ION, Kamala Harris was interviewed and unprofessionally fawned over. She received questions such as, "I know you're such a huge basketball fan. How do women do it better?" The whole interview served as a weak PR campaign for the league. Harris spouted multiple word salads about the athleticism of the players, saying the league was full of "incredible excellence in terms of athletic ability, in terms of ambition, in terms of discipline, and what they're doing to model the height of athleticism." After the Sparks secured a 102-87 win over the Chicago Sky, Harris spoke to the team. "You are having an incredible impact," she stated. "People of every gender, background and race watch the W… You guys are impacting people who you may never meet, who may never know your names or mine, but they are aware of what you’re doing" Sure, Kamala. People from the ever-changing, constantly growing list of genders are watching the WNBA. According to Harris, people of every background may not know these players' names, but they know what they're doing in the league. Makes sense. CHINEY OGWUMIKE'S DEFENSE OF ALYSSA THOMAS REINFORCED EVERYTHING CRITICS SAY ABOUT THE WNBA MEDIA Harris went on to say these players are giving all of these people a "sense of their value and their dignity and what they have a right to expect in this world." We can only speculate what those rights may be. As the word salad ended, Harris said, "Congratulations on this game, but congratulations as much as anything else, for the path that you guys are charting. It is extraordinary to watch." After she ended with, "That’s it," she included her now famous Kamala cackle. Now, hopefully, we can be unburdened by what has been. Thank God this woman isn’t our president right now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52c441c2ca79de23665f91 Major American city again takes top honors for worst possible travel reason te 2026-07-11T22:31:29.581Z Major American city again takes top honors for worst possible travel reason As people prepare to travel for summer vacation, a top pest-control company is revealing the U.S. cities where you’re likely to encounter bedbugs. Bedbugs are small insects that feed on blood and live near humans or animals, favoring places we sleep or rest, such as beds, couches and nearby furniture. They can cause itchy bites, skin irritation, and in some cases, allergic reactions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Chicago once again topped the list of Orkin’s 2026 Bed Bug Cities List, retaining the pest control and extermination company’s number one ranking as America’s city where it performed the most bedbug treatments. Orkin announced last year that the Windy City had held onto its spot as the most bedbug-infested city in the nation for the fifth consecutive year. Los Angeles, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis rounded out the top five this year. Popular tourist hot spots Tampa and Myrtle Beach experienced increased bedbug activity, Orkin reported. "Many cities where bedbug activity has been the worst in the last year are also some of the country’s most popular travel destinations and are expected to welcome large numbers of visitors for major concerts, festivals and sporting events throughout the summer and beyond," Orkin announced in a press release. Nashville and Oklahoma City each climbed 10 spots on this year’s list, the company said, while Youngstown, Omaha and Knoxville recorded some of the largest declines. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER According to Orkin, "These year-over-year changes highlight the persistent and evolving nature of bedbug activity across the nation." The rankings are based on treatment data from metro areas where Orkin performed the most bedbug treatments from May 2025 to May 12, 2026, and includes both residential and commercial bedbug treatments. A report by casino.ca released earlier this summer ranked Michigan as the state with the highest estimated risk of encountering bedbugs, followed by Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, Fox News Digital previously reported. Hawaii and Oregon ranked lowest on the list. Warren, Michigan, topped the list of U.S. cities, with North Las Vegas, Nevada, and Madison, Wisconsin, also ranking among the biggest hot spots, according to the report. The casino.ca analysis combined bedbug data from Orkin and Terminix with TripAdvisor hotel reviews, treatment records and social-media posts to estimate travelers' risk of encountering bedbugs. While such reports "make for fun reads," Zachary DeVries, associate professor of urban entomology at the University of Kentucky, previously cautioned Fox News Digital against putting too much stock in them. "The main problem I have with these [rankings] is they make it seem like urban areas have all the bedbug problems, but from some recent work we’ve done and anecdotal reports, we know bedbugs can show up anywhere — urban, suburban or rural," he said. "In fact, while people are more packed together in urban areas and thus more likely to bump into bedbugs, those living in rural areas may have less access to good pest control services and thus may find it more difficult to get rid of bedbugs," he added. Dini Miller, professor of urban pest management at Virginia Tech, told Fox News Digital that places tend to get attention for bedbugs when people are visiting and looking for them. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Experts recommend inspecting mattress seams, upholstered furniture and behind headboards for bedbugs while traveling. They also suggest using a sticky lint roller on clothing, upholstery and the bottoms of shoes to help detect hitchhiking bed bugs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52bfb1c2ca79de23665f15 Irish police under fire for refusing to identify reported asylum seeker sought in American mother's murder te 2026-07-11T22:12:01.542Z Irish police under fire for refusing to identify reported asylum seeker sought in American mother's murder An international manhunt is in its fifth day after the murder of an American woman in Ireland, but Irish police have yet to name a suspect or provide any description of the man they are seeking — a decision drawing sharp criticism from many, including a former FBI agent and an Irish politician. Jamey Carney, 43, a New York native who moved to Ireland in 2021, was found dead after suffering head injuries and suffocating in her home in the picturesque town of Killarney, County Kerry, late Monday, according to The Irish Times. The idyllic southwestern town is hugely popular among American tourists. Before Carney's body was discovered Tuesday, the man Irish police describe as a "person of interest" had already traveled about 200 miles from Killarney to Dublin Airport and boarded a flight to Turkey, according to Irish police, suggesting authorities knew his identity but chose not to disclose it publicly. Some Irish publications have reported that the person of interest is an asylum seeker originally from Jordan who came to Ireland in 2024 amid an influx of illegal immigrants descending on the island country. AMERICAN MOTHER MURDERED IN IRISH TOURIST TOWN AS INTERNATIONAL MANHUNT TARGETS ALLEGED ASYLUM SEEKER "How is the public supposed to help with locating the alleged suspect when Irish authorities won't even release his name?" former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker wondered in an interview with Fox News Digital. "Time is of the essence. Every hour or day increases the chance the suspect disappears, destroys evidence or hurts others. Public help is critical. Withholding a photo, name or description for days while the suspect is on the run is counterproductive." Parker said that if the roles were reversed and a non-U.S. citizen had been murdered in the United States, authorities would typically release identifying information immediately. "Law enforcement — local, state and federal, including the FBI and U.S. Marshals — would aggressively release identifying information to the public," she said. "The public's help is often what leads to locating fugitives." Irish broadcaster RTÉ reported police said they were not in a position to comment on the person's age, name or nationality for legal reasons, though authorities did not specify any such legal basis. A 2015 immigration law protecting the identities of asylum seekers may explain why Irish police have not identified the person of interest, Gript.ie reported. According to the outlet, the law generally prohibits publishing the identities of asylum seekers to protect them from those they claim to be fleeing. Fox News Digital asked Irish police to identify the person of interest and explain the legal basis for withholding his identity, but they declined to provide any new information, saying only that there were "no additional updates at this time." Independent Dublin City Councilor Gavin Pepper, a critic of mass immigration into Ireland, slammed the decision not to publicly identify the person of interest. He said the failure to do so is a serious public safety concern. "That man had a substantial head start," Pepper told Fox News Digital. "At the end of the day, it shouldn't matter what color your skin is. If you commit a heinous crime, your face should be all over every newspaper, every TV station. A manhunt is a manhunt." Irish police are treating Carney's death as a murder. WATCH: Harry Cole: American mom's murder highlights Ireland's immigration issues HERE'S WHY IRELAND IS AT BOILING POINT OVER MASS IMMIGRATION Pepper said that had authorities publicly released the person's identity sooner, law enforcement in the country where he landed could potentially have been waiting for him. Not everyone agreed with emphasizing the man's reported immigration status. Ruth Coppinger, a member of the Irish parliament with the Trotskyist political party People Before Profit, criticized media reports identifying the man as an asylum seeker, accusing some outlets of "stoking the flames of racism," according to Gript.ie. She argued in the Irish parliament that "the common denominator in violence against women is a man, not a nationality." Several news outlets – including the New York Post, The Irish Mirror, Irish Independent and Irish Examiner -- identified the 28-year-old person of interest by name. Irish police and the Department of Justice declined to confirm his identity to Fox News Digital. Carney's body was discovered by her 13-year-old daughter in an upstairs bedroom of their home just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Irish Times reported. Irish police issued alerts to airports, ports, train stations and bus stations within just over an hour of Carney's body being discovered, the Irish Independent reported. However, the person of interest had already left Ireland. The search is becoming increasingly difficult as the hours and days pass. Irish police are now working with Interpol, Europol and Turkish authorities to try to locate the man after he flew to Istanbul. Detectives fear he may already have left Turkey with local assistance and traveled onward to Syria or his native Jordan, according to reports. An Irish police source also told Fox News Digital they believe locating the man will be difficult because he had already fled the country. Investigators believe he first arrived in the United Kingdom before traveling to Ireland, according to reports. The killing comes as Ireland grapples with a rise in violence against women. Gript.ie reported that eight women have died in violent circumstances in the country this year, matching the total for all of 2025. According to the outlet's analysis, only one of the identified or sought suspects in those cases was an Irish national. Ireland does not record the ethnicity of those who commit crimes. Carney was originally from Westchester County, just north of New York City. She moved to Ireland in 2021, according to the Irish Independent. Her social media profiles described her as a "New Yorker in Ireland" and featured photos and videos of her with her daughter and a man she identified as her partner. In one recent post, she referred to them as a "mixed couple." Carney's social media accounts also showed she supported the Free Palestine movement. Her Facebook bio described her as a "New Yorker in Ireland," included the phrase "Free Palestine," and read "Fk Ice," an apparent reference to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Several posts also showed the couple attending pro-Palestinian rallies together. THOUSANDS MARCH IN DUBLIN AGAINST IRELAND'S MASS MIGRATION POLICIES AS MCGREGOR PURSUES PRESIDENTIAL BID Posts on the social media accounts of the man named in media reports referred to Carney as "my love" and "my heart." His accounts also contain posts from the United Kingdom and Turkey in recent years. Carney's LinkedIn profile indicated she worked for a healthcare outsourcing company in Ireland after previously working as an insurance agent and real estate salesperson in the New York metropolitan area. Carney's sister, Devon Bennett, described her as "an insanely caring human being" who "dedicated so much of herself, her energy and her time to fighting for the rights of others," according to the Irish Independent. Bennett said Carney was especially proud of her "brilliant daughter, Michaela." "We grew up in New York, but she spent much of her best years with Michaela in Bergen County, New Jersey," Bennett told the outlet. "Their true home, where they both felt they truly belonged, was the beautiful town of Killarney." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52bf9ec2ca79de23665f0c Retired Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr says multiple teams have reached out about a comeback te 2026-07-11T22:11:42.084Z Retired Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr says multiple teams have reached out about a comeback Never say never, right? At least that's what Derek Carr said. Carr, 35, retired in May 2025 after 11 seasons, but the four-time Pro Bowler said that multiple teams have tried to bring him back to the gridiron. "There were multiple teams that reached out to me this offseason. I won't say who or how, but they reached out and was just gauging my interest on what I wanted to do. They were good, solid football teams," Carr said during a recent appearance on NFL Network’s "Good Morning Football." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Carr didn’t shut down the possibility of a return, but said it would take a "special situation" to come back. "I never say never, it would take a special situation," Carr said. "I think I’m just at the point where I just want to win. I want to win," Carr said. "So if I were to do it, it would have to be a special team that maybe lost somebody or needed somebody, but even then, it's not guaranteed." Carr said he is always training and staying in shape, but is enjoying being a husband and father. "I'm having too much fun hanging out with my wife, hanging out with my kids, and trying to get good at golf. So it would take a special deal." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The Saints signed Carr to a four-year, $150 million contract in 2023 and still own his rights, meaning that if he were to return, a team would have to acquire him from the Saints. The Saints, who drafted quarterback Tyler Shough in the 2025 NFL draft, would presumably be willing to facilitate a trade after Shough impressed. Even if Carr played last season, he might not have taken a snap due to multiple shoulder injuries. In March 2025, while Carr was preparing for the season, he experienced pain in his right shoulder. The Saints announced that medical scans determined that Carr sustained a labral tear and had significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff. The team’s medical staff and Carr considered surgery on his shoulder, but there was no guarantee the quarterback would have the same strength, function and performance he was used to. In Carr’s last season, he played 10 games and completed 67.7% of his passes for 2,145 yards with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. The Saints went 5-5 in his starts. Carr’s season was cut short when he sustained a concussion and a left hand injury on the same play against the New York Giants. In 169 career regular season games, Carr has a record of 77-92, a 65.1% completion percentage, and has thrown for 41,245 yards with 257 touchdowns and 112 interceptions. He spent nine seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders and two with the Saints. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52bf4cc2ca79de23665eeb This slushie machine was a lifesaver during NYC’s heat wave te 2026-07-11T22:10:20.170Z This slushie machine was a lifesaver during NYC’s heat wave Last weekend’s brutal NYC heat wave had me craving a frozen drink almost every afternoon. Normally, that would mean sweating through a walk to 7-Eleven for a slurpee. This time, though, I stayed home and put the new Ninja Slushi Twist to the test. Ninja’s latest slushie machine builds on the popular Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52bd47c2ca79de23665ec6 Aaron Lewis says music industry turned its back on him because of his politics te 2026-07-11T22:01:43.073Z Aaron Lewis says music industry turned its back on him because of his politics Aaron Lewis is opening up about why he thinks industry executives have cast him aside. During a recent interview on the "Pickin’ It Out with Andrew Pope" podcast, the 54-year-old musician spoke about his upcoming record, and why he believes the music industry has turned its back on him. "Everything's too political now," he explained. "I've played the [Grand Ole] Opry a whole bunch of times and I don't get invited to the Opry anymore. All because I believe in this beautiful, amazing country that we're so blessed to have." The musician first found fame as the lead vocalist and founding member of the band Staind. He stayed with the band until the early 2000s, before embarking on a successful solo career in 2010. ELLA LANGLEY FANS RALLY TO HER DEFENSE AFTER MORGAN WALLEN DUET SPARKS POLITICAL BACKLASH During the interview he reflected on the idea that in two years it would be 30 years since he formed Staind, calling it "such a blessing to still be able to do this after doing it for almost 30 years." "We're now eligible for the Hall of Fame," he said, before adding that "it'll never happen." His upcoming sixth studio album, "Give My Country Back," is set to drop on July 17. Lewis and Pope said they hope listeners will be able to find the album in order to listen to it. "You got to look for it. Any of my stuff," Lewis explained. "The machine that is, has no problem turning its back on me." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Lewis isn't the only musician to deal with backlash due to politics. Vanilla Ice recently received backlash when he was announced as one of the performers at the Great American State Fair, celebrating the 250th anniversary of America. After the lineup was announced on May 29, several performers, including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, the Commodores, Morris Day and others announced they were dropping out. When it comes to the backlash he received for agreeing to perform at President Donald Trump-backed Freedom 250 events, the rapper said he is "just an entertainer" and that it isn't fair for him or any other entertainer "to be dragged into politics and stuff." "I think people are taking everything too serious, and you should enjoy this concert, this celebration of our country, and we should all come together. That's what music's for anyway, to bring people together," he said. "Music brings people together, and that's what it's all about." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS While he chose not to drop out, he didn't blame the other artists for choosing not to perform at the concert, saying "they have their own reasons, and they live in different places, and it's different," but that he was "honored" to be able to celebrate his country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52bd33c2ca79de23665ebd Bobby Portis Jr reveals the surprising reason behind his new Miami Heat jersey number te 2026-07-11T22:01:23.620Z Bobby Portis Jr reveals the surprising reason behind his new Miami Heat jersey number It's always interesting to hear how athletes come up with their jersey numbers. Sometimes there's a deep story, or it's a tribute to another player. Other times, as is the case with Bobby Portis Jr.'s new number with the Miami Heat, it comes by way of a sign. A literal one. On a highway. NORWAY'S WORLD CUP KIT REFLECTS THE NATION'S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WITH MEANINGFUL HISTORIC DETAILS Portis was dealt by the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat along with Bucks teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo in exchange for Nate Ament, Tyler Herro, Kasparas Jakucionis, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, and a number of draft picks. That means a fresh start is in order for the former Bull, Wizard and Knick. Part of that means moving on from the No. 9 he used in Milwaukee and adopting the somewhat unusual No. 95 he'll use in Miami. Portis explained what inspired his new digits. "When I was driving my stuff down to Miami, I didn’t want to wear No. 9 because that’s a Milwaukee thing for me," he explained. "So, I wanted to change it up a little bit. I was looking up at the sign and it said ‘95 South.’ And if you don’t know, you can take 95 all the way to Miami. So 95 is where I’m at now." Wow. This has to be the first time anyone has ever been inspired by I-95. If it inspires anything, it's usually dread. WISCONSIN BADGERS JUST ADDED THE PERFECT JERSEY SPONSORSHIP IF THERE IS SUCH A THING Normally, when I see those signs, my first thought is more like, "Crap, I guess this is just going to be the fastest, most direct way to get from A to B, isn't it?" Hey, whatever works. Of course, Portis noted that there's a little bonus with the number, as he was born in 1995 as well. But I love that this was secondary to the fact that he saw a sign for I-95 and was like, "Eureka!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52b8a9c2ca79de23665e44 Bryce Harper video to FanDuel user with gambling addiction under review by Pennsylvania officials te 2026-07-11T21:42:01.860Z Bryce Harper video to FanDuel user with gambling addiction under review by Pennsylvania officials The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is reviewing a video from Bryce Harper to a FanDuel bettor who claims to have struggled with a gambling addiction. Reports say FanDuel acquired the video through Cameo, where the Philadelphia Phillies star charges $899, and sent it to Terry Thompson. Thompson lost $1.5 million gambling, resulting in the foreclosure of his home. He hid his addiction from his loved ones and planned to take his own life, but instead "voluntarily placed himself into a psychiatric facility where he stayed for six days," where he was "formally diagnosed with a gambling addiction disorder." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM However, a lawsuit filed by Thompson says FanDuel and DraftKings enabled his gambling addiction through "promotional offers and gifts." Thompson accuses his FanDuel VIP host, Bryttani Morgan, of offering Super Bowl tickets, accommodations and other luxuries in an effort to keep him gambling on the online sportsbook. The Harper video is not mentioned in the suit. "We are aware of the situation and are reviewing it," Doug Harbach, a spokesperson for the board, said Friday, via PennLive. "I can’t comment beyond that at this juncture." Thompson's lawsuit admits that Morgan suggested "we...[take] a timeout" after a rough stretch, but alleges she shortly afterward got in touch with him about an "emergency." The emergency in question? "FanDuel’s offer of yet another Super Bowl gift package that included two tickets for Super Bowl LVII in Arizona, free hotel accommodations, two tickets to a FanDuel Super Bowl party, two tickets to a Sports Illustrated Super Bowl party, and free transportation during Super Bowl weekend," the suit states. "Thereafter, Plaintiff Thompson continued to lose large sums of money on the FanDuel Sportsbook App, and Defendant Morgan continued to supply him with free tickets to Philadelphia sporting events and free betting credits to ensure that he would do so." FORMER SAVANNAH BANANAS PLAYER NAMED MLB ALL-STAR HOURS AFTER HITTING FOR CYCLE AS A ROOKIE FanDuel did not respond to an email from Fox News Digital requesting comment about the gaming board's review, but it said it is "committed to fostering a culture of responsible gaming and protecting our customers." "Unlike illegal offshore sportsbooks, FanDuel employees are trained to recognize and flag signs of problem gambling and offer resources and tools, and we continue to review and strengthen our policies to ensure we have the industry’s strongest consumer protection initiatives," a FanDuel spokesperson said to Fox News Digital. When asked by Fox News Digital whether Thompson was offered "resources and tools" to combat his addiction, one of his attorneys pointed to the aforementioned suggested "break." Harper does not have an endorsement deal with FanDuel and has not commented publicly on the situation. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52b896c2ca79de23665e3b NYPD officer charged with rape, child sex crimes previously admitted to misconduct on the job, records show te 2026-07-11T21:41:42.345Z NYPD officer charged with rape, child sex crimes previously admitted to misconduct on the job, records show A New York City police officer arrested Wednesday night on charges including rape and sexual acts against a child previously admitted to violating department rules, including engaging in a dangerous high-speed chase and allegedly failing to activate his body camera, the district attorney's office says. The 39-year-old officer, Joshua Acosta, was taken into custody while he was off duty around 7:46 p.m. within Brooklyn’s 61st Precinct, an NYPD spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital. The precinct covers part of southern Brooklyn. An 11-count criminal complaint alleges Acosta committed numerous sex acts against a girl when she was younger than 13 and younger than 17 years old. The alleged abuse lasted from September 2021 until June 2026, the complaint said. Acosta's defense attorneys, Jason Goldman and David Gelfand, told Fox News Digital that while the allegations against him are "undoubtedly serious," they are "demonstrably false." "While it is deeply unfortunate that Officer Acosta has had his reputation smeared, we look forward to clearing his name through the proper channels once all the facts come to light," they said in a statement. NYPD DETECTIVE, CHILDREN SHOT IN SEPARATE BROOKLYN SHOOTINGS OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND Documents from the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office — the same office that is now prosecuting Acosta — show he was the subject of multiple civilian complaints years before his arrest. Acosta admitted fault over an incident that occurred while he was on patrol in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, the documents obtained by Fox News Digital showed. On Jan. 4, 2019, Acosta initiated a pursuit of a suspect and topped out at 56 mph "without taking into consideration the nature of the offense, time of day, location, population density and police necessity," the documents said. Acosta allegedly failed to activate his bodycam during the chase or during the ensuing traffic stop, the documents said. The case was closed on July 30, 2020, and Acosta's punishment was him forfeiting 15 vacation days, according to the documents. MAMDANI WALKS BACK PLAN TO INCREASE NYPD HEADCOUNT FOLLOWING DSA PRESSURE Two other complaints against Acosta were filed with the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), the city agency tasked with investigating and prosecuting misconduct by NYPD officers. While one case was listed as pending, the CCRB was able to substantiate allegations made about an incident that occurred on Sept. 26, 2019. The CCRB said Acosta engaged in abuse involving a verbal or physical threat of force, entry of premises and a frisk, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. For this, he was subjected to Schedule B command discipline, which is more serious than Schedule A. There were two other cases against Acosta, with one involving an armed robbery suspect who had been chased inside a home on June 19, 2019, according to a CCRB review document obtained by Fox News Digital. Acosta entered the residence after the suspect was handcuffed and searched through "several drawers and rooms," according to the CCRB document. He allegedly later told investigators that he did not receive orders to conduct the search and had only done so to locate possible guns, according to the CCRB. On August 4, 2021, an inspector with the Police Commissioner's Office sent a letter to the CCRB saying that Acosta would receive training on how to conduct lawful searches of private property. "While Officer Acosta's limited search was unauthorized, he did not receive any guidance from available supervisors at the scene and clearly engaged in his actions in good faith," the letter said. The remaining case against Acosta, which was listed as pending, alleged that he responded to a family dispute on August 29, 2020, and failed to "conduct a proper field investigation," according to the document from the Brooklyn DA. David Gelfand, Acosta's attorney, said the allegations of misconduct as a police officer are irrelevant to his case. "Law enforcement has one of the most difficult jobs in our society. They are routinely criticized and vilified, with every step they take under a microscope. The fact that Officer Acosta has been the subject of 3 [to] 4 such accusations over the course of 14 years is neither relevant nor noteworthy. We look forward to fighting his case on the merits and clearing his name of the baseless accusations lodged against him," Gelfand said in a statement. The Brooklyn DA's office declined to comment beyond what is contained in the disclosure documents. The NYPD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52b882c2ca79de23665e32 Kate Hudson shows off fit body in multiple string bikinis during family vacation in Greece te 2026-07-11T21:41:22.896Z Kate Hudson shows off fit body in multiple string bikinis during family vacation in Greece Kate Hudson brought the heat this summer during her family vacation to Greece. In a recent video posted on Instagram, the 47-year-old actress shared snippets from her trip to Greece, which included a number of clips of her in different bikinis. She starts off the video pouring herself a drink while on the beach in a white string bikini, before it quickly transitions into a clip of her in a black bikini as she jumps off a boat and dives into the ocean. We then see her in the same black bikini, this time paired with a sunhat, as she took the time to work out while jetting off on a boat in the middle of the ocean. JESSICA ALBA POSTS MULTIPLE BIKINI PHOTOS FROM ITALIAN VACATION WITH BOYFRIEND DANNY RAMIREZ In addition to sharing sweet family moments featuring her children, nieces and nephews and her parents, she also shared videos of herself dancing with a guitar while in a red bikini, playing in the ocean with her family, stretching in a leopard-print bikini while on a boat and mixing drinks in a revealing blue one-piece. She posted photos from the family vacation earlier in the week, which included more photos of her in multiple bikinis. Fans in the comments section couldn't contain their envy, with many wishing they were on holiday with Hudson and her family, with one writing, "I want to be vacay friends with ya’ll!!" 'This is just too much happiness and joy all at once...keep it to yourself Kate!" another added, while a third wrote, "I want to come next time." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Despite coming from Hollywood royalty, as Hudson's siblings are also actors and her parents are Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, fans pointed out in the comments section that they act "like regular people," which is something Hudson has spoken about in the past. When speaking with Fox News Digital in April, the "Running Point" star shared that raising fame-obsessed kids would make her a "failure" as a mom. Hudson is mom to three kids: Ryder, 22, Bingham, 15, and Rani, 7. "Well, my thing is, if my kids drive or purpose is for fame and success, then it's something that would feel like a failure of mine," the star began. "If that is how they equate feeling significant, then, you know, they're being fed a lie." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She went on to say that while she would understand if her kids believed fame and success meant opportunity, but noted that achieving those things doesn't "constitute or create a really fulfilling life," and that she hopes whatever they end up doing brings them "purpose and community purpose." "So, for me, the most important thing for me with my kids is that they feel self-possessed, that they understand what really drives purpose, and what does a purposeful life look like for them, and where do they hold their values, right?" she added. "What are those values and why?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52b62cc2ca79de23665de7 The 5 most disappointing preseason top-10 college football teams of the 21st century te 2026-07-11T21:31:24.077Z The 5 most disappointing preseason top-10 college football teams of the 21st century Preseason rankings in college football have become a hot topic of conversation nearly every July and August. While the college football world still eagerly awaits the 2026 edition of the preseason polls, it's good to remember that these rankings are somewhat of an inexact science. It's fun to argue and joust with other fans about where you believe your team should be slotted in the first edition of the official rankings of the college football season, but sometimes being a highly ranked team heading into the year can be a death sentence. SEC, BIG TEN ARE DOMINATING COLLEGE FOOTBALL THANKS TO MASSIVE ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER CONFERENCES The combination of sky-high expectations and overlooking holes in the roster can lead to disastrous seasons for teams whose goals may have been a bit too lofty, and there's plenty of historical precedent to prove it. With that in mind, here are five of the most disappointing preseason top-10 teams from the 21st century. Believe it or not, there was a time when the Oregon State Beavers were a budding powerhouse in college football. The 2000 season was a glimpse into what the Beavers could be under the direction of head coach Dennis Erickson, featuring an 11-win season and a throttling of traditional blue blood Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. All signs were pointing up heading into 2001, but for whatever reason, Oregon State bottomed out before they even had a chance to get things going. After starting the season in the top 10, the Beavers dropped three of their first four games, including their opener against Fresno State. BREAKING DOWN EA SPORTS' COLLEGE FOOTBALL 27 TEAM RATINGS: WHO'S TOO HIGH, WHO'S TOO LOW? Oregon State fell out of the top 25 for good following a 38-7 beatdown against UCLA, and they were never able to recover from that point forward, limping to a 5-6 record and missing out on even making a bowl game. While they did secure a win over a top-10 Washington team late in the year, 2001 will always be seen as a season of wasted potential in Corvallis. Erickson would jump ship to the NFL the following season, and fans were left wondering what could have been. We all know that preseason number one teams rarely go wire-to-wire and win the whole thing, especially in the modern era. For the 2012 USC Trojans, winning the national championship was the furthest thing from their mind, as the presumptive pick to win the crystal football had it all come crashing down the minute the calendar flipped to November Coming off a top-10 finish in 2011, the Trojans and head coach Lane Kiffin (yes, THAT Lane Kiffin) were finally eligible for postseason play following a two-year ban in the aftermath of the end of the Pete Carroll era in Southern Cal. That wasn't the only cause for celebration, as USC returned a litany of stars including presumptive number one overall draft pick Matt Barkley at quarterback, as well as two 1,000 yard receivers (Marquise Lee and Robert Woods), a 1,000 yard running back (Curtis McNeal) and Penn State running back transfer Silas Redd. Even after an early season loss to eventual Pac-12 champs Stanford, the Trojans headed into late October still boasting a top-10 ranking with all their goals in front of them. Then disaster struck, and they lost five of their last six games to finish the season unranked. They would be the first preseason number one team to end the season outside of the top 25 since the 1964 Ole Miss Rebels. Despite all the talent in the world, USC could not live up to the lofty expectations foisted upon them in August. Kiffin was "tarmac'd" just one season later, and the Trojans still haven't fully recovered, finishing in the top 10 of the AP Polls just once since 2011. 2022 was a bizarre, up-and-down year for the Texas A&M Aggies, both on and off the field. Things started about as good as they could have in College Station, as head coach Jimbo Fisher constructed what was, at the time, the greatest recruiting class in the history of college football. The signing day haul was so legendary, it caused Alabama head coach Nick Saban to personally and publicly call out his former assistant, and their relationship has allegedly been strained by the incident to this day. To complement their historic acquisition of talent, the Aggies were ranked sixth to start the 2022 season, but it took all of two games for that to come unraveled. Notorious giant slayers Appalachian State strolled into Kyle Field and pulled off only the second-most shocking upset in program history, downing TAMU by a score of 17-14. While the Aggies rebounded nicely and beat a couple of top-15 teams in Miami and Arkansas, they would go on to lose their next six games, missing out on a bowl game entirely. A team with College Football Playoff aspirations failing to make a bowl game is shocking, though not unprecedented, but the added sting of losing all the momentum from signing the number one class just eight months earlier is what makes this one stand out from the rest. Oddly enough, the Aggies had two wins over top-10 opponents in 2022, as well as another against number 13 Miami, meaning more than half of their wins came against top-15 opponents. Texas A&M had the talent to warrant their preseason ranking, but for some reason, Jimbo and the boys just couldn't get it done. Speaking of Jimbo Fisher, the former Texas A&M coach was almost on this list twice, since his final year in Tallahassee featured a team ranked in the preseason top-five that only narrowly avoided missing a bowl game in 2017. Luckily for Jimbo, however, the Seminoles just recently outdid themselves when it comes to shocking collapses relative to preseason expectations. The 2023 Florida State Seminoles were a freak injury to quarterback Jordan Travis away from making the College Football Playoff, and whether you believe they were robbed of the chance to play for a national title or not is up for debate. Regardless, coming into the '24 season, the Noles were ranked in the top 10 and had one thing on their mind: revenge. Perhaps they should have had "actually playing football" on their mind, too, because the season was even more of a disaster than anyone could have anticipated. After starting the season with a last-second loss in Ireland to Georgia Tech, the Seminoles returned to the friendly confines of Doak Campbell Stadium and got roadgraded by an unranked Boston College team. Another home loss to Group of 5 Memphis signaled that the season was officially on catastrophe watch, and after a nail-biting win against an overmatched Cal team, FSU watched their hopes and dreams combust in the form of six straight losses, all while failing to score more than 16 points. Even the biggest Seminole haters couldn't have seen this coming, as head coach Mike Norvell's portal strategy finally blew up in his face to the tune of a 2-10 season. A 5-7 campaign in 2025 didn't do much to brighten the moods of fans in the Panhandle, and now FSU is on the hook for Norvell's bloated contract with seemingly no way out. From a 13-win season to football purgatory. Life comes at you fast. This was supposed to be the year that Penn State finally put it all together. 2025 was going to be the year Big Game James Franklin silenced his doubters en route to a national championship. The year prior featured a deep playoff run for the Nittany Lions (albeit, aided by a fairly weak draw) and all the pieces seemed to be in place in Happy Valley for Franklin to make his move. Their quarterback, Drew Allar, was entering what seemed like his eighth year of eligibility, the defense looked elite from the year prior, the portal haul of wide receivers was supposed to help Allar take the next step, and both coordinators were considered some of the best in the nation. Even after a close, overtime loss to sixth-ranked Oregon to close out the month of September, things seemed to be going as planned for Penn State. Then, disaster struck. The Nittany Lions were upset by a winless UCLA team, and the powers that be at Penn State had finally seen enough big game meltdowns, showing Franklin the door after another loss, this time to a listless Northwestern squad. After starting 3-0 and being penciled into ever Playoff bracket from sea to shining sea, Penn State would lose six straight games and would end up fighting for their lives in late November just to make a bowl game, meeting fellow preseason hype casualty Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl. Despite all the false hope and crushing weight of expectations, Franklin has the dubious distinction of being the only coach on this list that was fired during the same season that the collapse occurred. Most coaches survived long enough to bleed out the next season or two, but not Franklin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52af23c2ca79de23665d1e Golf star records lowest round in LPGA major history with astounding performance at Evian Championship te 2026-07-11T21:01:23.403Z Golf star records lowest round in LPGA major history with astounding performance at Evian Championship There are good days on the golf course, and then there is what Haeran Ryu just did on Saturday. Ryu, 25, recorded the lowest round in LPGA major history on Saturday with an 11-under 60 at the Evian Championship. With the South Korean golfer’s historic round, she holds a three-stroke lead. Ryu’s round comes just two weeks after winning her first major at the Women’s PGA Championship. On the 18th hole, Ryu left a 30-foot eagle putt a few inches short, and instead settled for a birdie. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM She said after the round that she had no idea what she had done until she counted up her scorecard. "But after the putt and I counted my score with my caddie," she said. "Oh my God, it’s 11-under par today. It was so amazing. My caddie says, ‘Yep.’ I’m so happy right now." If Ryu had made the eagle putt on the 18th hole, she would have been just the second player to shoot a 59 in LPGA history. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Her 60 broke the record for the lowest round in an LPGA major by one shot. Leona Maguire and Jeungeun Lee6 in 2021, and Hyo Joo Kim in 2014, each shot 61 at the Evian Championship, which was designated as an LPGA major in 2013. The lowest round in a men’s major is 62, which is shared by four players — Branden Grace at Royal Birkdale in the 2017 British Open, Xander Schauffele and Rickie Fowler in the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club, and Schauffele and Shane Lowry in the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla. Ryu hopes her historic third round can help propel her to a second major win in three weeks. "That is amazing, amazing dream," Ryu said. "So I just want that one to come true, but we have one more day." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52acdfc2ca79de23665cbf Former Savannah Bananas player named MLB All-Star hours after hitting for cycle as a rookie te 2026-07-11T20:51:43.393Z Former Savannah Bananas player named MLB All-Star hours after hitting for cycle as a rookie A former Savannah Banana is headed to the MLB All-Star Game, learning the news roughly 12 hours after hitting for the cycle in the majors. Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Tristan Peters was named to the American League All-Star team to replace Nick Kurtz, who recently landed on the injured list. Peters recorded the White Sox's first cycle in nine years, finishing it off with a triple down the right-field line in his final at-bat. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He doubled in the third inning and hit an RBI single in the fifth before collecting two more hits in the seventh — a two-run homer to center field and an RBI triple. Peters became the seventh player in White Sox history to hit for the cycle and the first since José Abreu in 2017. His path to the majors has been anything but conventional. Peters spent time with the Savannah Bananas five years ago after playing at Southern Illinois University. During his stint with the Bananas, he was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh round of the MLB Draft. SHOHEI OHTANI RULED OUT OF MLB ALL-STAR GAME AS DODGERS PLAN TO MANAGE NAGGING INJURY Peters was traded three times before reaching Chicago. The Brewers dealt him to the San Francisco Giants at the 2022 trade deadline, and the Giants sent him to the Tampa Bay Rays three months later. After spending three seasons in the Rays' farm system and making his MLB debut with Tampa Bay, Peters was traded to the White Sox this past offseason. Peters made the White Sox's Opening Day roster entering what many expected to be another difficult season for the South Siders after the club lost a combined 324 games from 2023 through 2025. Instead, Chicago is tied for first place in the American League Central, and Peters has been a major reason why. This season, Peters is hitting .303 with an .841 OPS and 20 doubles. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52accbc2ca79de23665cb6 Beloved musicians among victims in deadly Bahamas plane crash; aviation authority grounds flights te 2026-07-11T20:51:23.944Z Beloved musicians among victims in deadly Bahamas plane crash; aviation authority grounds flights A devastating double-aviation crisis in the Bahamas, including a deadly North Andros plane crash and a separate aircraft fire on Friday, prompted the government to suspend flight operations for a local airline and launch a federal safety probe. Shortly after 1 p.m. local time Friday, a Cessna 402 aircraft with Bahamian registration departed Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau bound for San Andros Airport. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) said the plane "encountered difficulties" and crashed into bushes prior to landing. MISSOURI SKYDIVING PLANE CRASH THAT KILLED ALL 12 ABOARD IS A 'DEVASTATING LOSS,' COMPANY SAYS First responders, including the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Airport Authority and emergency medical personnel, rushed to the dense brush where the aircraft went down. The Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union confirmed in a statement Saturday that 10 people died in the crash, including prominent members of the "The Pond Band" and a local DJ, whose artistry the union said "touched so many lives and helped to enrich the cultural fabric of The Bahamas." Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said a sole survivor was pulled from the wreckage. "Ann and I are praying for the families who are now facing unbearable grief," Davis wrote in a statement on X. "We are also praying for the survivor, whose recovery and care will remain in our thoughts." EIGHT BELIEVED DEAD AFTER B-52 CRASHES SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE The identities of those killed in the crash have not yet been released. While the AAIA's preliminary reports initially indicated seven people were on board, officials are still establishing the facts of the flight manifest. Just hours before the fatal crash in North Andros, a Flamingo Air flight en route to Mayaguana was forced to turn back to Nassau after the pilot reported a concern, according to the Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation (MoET). After the aircraft landed and passengers safely deplaned, the plane caught fire on the runway. FORMER NFL QB ROBERT GRIFFIN III DESCRIBES HARROWING ENGINE FIRE ON UNITED FLIGHT Following the two back-to-back safety incidents, the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAAB) temporarily suspended Flamingo Air's Air Operator Certificate, according to MoET officials. "The suspension is a precautionary safety measure and should not be treated as an adverse compliance action against Flamingo Air," the agency wrote in a statement. Investigators from the AAIA and inspectors from the CAAB remain at the scene in North Andros as they work to determine what caused the Cessna 402 tragedy. Flamingo Air did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52a7dcc2ca79de23665c0b White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting te 2026-07-11T20:30:20.938Z White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting The F.B.I. director spent about eight hours at the White House Friday focused on the effort, which led to the subpoenaing of several Times reporters who wrote about the security of Air Force One. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52a5d7c2ca79de23665bd8 Simple sitting change linked to lower risk of cancer death, study finds te 2026-07-11T20:21:43.618Z Simple sitting change linked to lower risk of cancer death, study finds Reducing your risk of cancer death may be as simple as taking brief breaks for physical activity throughout the day, according to a new observational study. The study, led by researchers from the University of Glasgow studying the association between cancer and prolonged sedentary behavior, found that participants who regularly interrupted prolonged sitting with physical activity had a lower risk of cancer death. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "This study adds to growing evidence that prolonged sedentary behavior is an independent health risk," Dr. Georgia Spear, chief of breast imaging at Northwestern Medicine, told Fox News Digital. "While it does not prove that sitting causes cancer, it suggests that long, uninterrupted periods of sitting are associated with a higher risk of cancer mortality," Spear explained. "The findings reinforce existing public-health recommendations that regular movement throughout the day is an important component of cancer prevention." The researchers monitored 91,292 volunteer participants in the U.K. who wore movement-tracking devices on their wrists for seven days to track their sedentary habits. The scientists followed the volunteers' health outcomes over the course of about 12 years. The researchers defined prolonged sedentary behavior as any bout that lasted "at least 30 minutes and during which at least 90% of the time was sedentary." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS They defined interrupted sitting as sessions that lasted fewer than 30 minutes or were interrupted by brief periods of physical activity. Each additional hour per day of prolonged sedentary behavior was associated with a 10% higher risk of cancer death, the researchers reported in their study, published by PLOS Medicine. Replacing one hour of sitting each day with light activity was associated with a 12% lower risk of cancer death. Replacing 30 minutes with moderate activity was linked to an 8% lower risk, and replacing just five minutes with vigorous activity was associated with a 22% lower risk. The researchers classified light physical activity as walking at a low speed and performing household chores, such as ironing a shirt or washing dishes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER These findings should be interpreted with caution, the researchers wrote, "because the study cannot prove causality." The volunteers may not represent the wider population, they noted, "and the activity monitor captured behavior only during a limited period without showing the context of sedentary behavior, such as work, television viewing or driving." Spear said that existing research has linked sedentary behavior to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and several cancers. "What is notable here is the finding that how people sit appears to matter, not just the total amount," she said. "Breaking up sitting with regular movement may provide measurable health benefits." According to Spear, other simple lifestyle strategies can be highly effective at reducing cancer-death risk. "Stand and move every 30 to 60 minutes, take short walking breaks, including after meals, use the stairs, walk during phone calls and incorporate light activity throughout the day," she recommended. "Combined with regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol, not smoking and staying current with recommended cancer screening, these habits can help reduce the risk of breast cancer and other chronic diseases." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52a586c2ca79de23665bb9 Duran brings breath of fresh air to athletic department at pivotal moment te 2026-07-11T20:20:22.727Z Duran brings breath of fresh air to athletic department at pivotal moment Richard Duran was introduced as NAU's new athletic director and looks to hit the ground running before officially starting next week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a529e7cc2ca79de23665ad1 At Vigil, Sons of Man Killed by ICE in Houston Call for Accountability te 2026-07-11T19:50:20.551Z At Vigil, Sons of Man Killed by ICE in Houston Call for Accountability The sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo recalled their father’s love of soccer and said they would “continue to keep fighting for him.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a529c38c2ca79de23665a86 Black Hawk Helicopters Rescue Hundreds From Summer Camp During Floods te 2026-07-11T19:40:40.957Z Black Hawk Helicopters Rescue Hundreds From Summer Camp During Floods The National Guard evacuated campers after flooding in Missouri that reminded some families of the devastating floods at Camp Mystic in central Texas last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a529c25c2ca79de23665a7d How Will Maine Democrats Replace Graham Platner? Here’s What to Know. te 2026-07-11T19:40:21.508Z How Will Maine Democrats Replace Graham Platner? Here’s What to Know. Mr. Platner’s withdrawal from a marquee Senate race, under pressure from his party, has set in motion an unusual competition to become the new nominee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a529a32c2ca79de23665a45 UFC 329 Best Bets: Why Conor McGregor is a massive trap vs Max Holloway in their rematch in Las Vegas te 2026-07-11T19:32:02.816Z UFC 329 Best Bets: Why Conor McGregor is a massive trap vs Max Holloway in their rematch in Las Vegas Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in five years when he headlines UFC 329 against Max Holloway in a rematch more than a decade in the making. While the spotlight belongs to McGregor, the biggest box office star in combat sports, UFC 329's main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is loaded with intriguing betting opportunities from top to bottom. 8 INDICTED IN PLANNED SNIPER ATTACK AT WHITE HOUSE UFC 250 EVENT, DOJ SAYS Before we dive into this wild main card, a quick disclaimer: I am not a mixed martial arts betting sharp. I just love fight night and want to have action on the fights. Let’s risk some beer money together. Here are my favorite best bets for Saturday's blockbuster card in Sin City. These odds are courtesy of DraftKings as of Saturday, July 11, at 1:30 p.m. ET and are subject to change. I’d wait closer to fight time before making a bet, which is about 11:15 p.m. ET Sunday, because Conor (22-6) will most likely get bet down once more UFC and McGregor fans get to Las Vegas, giving us a better number for Holloway (27-9). Combat sports are different than team sports because the public likes to bet on underdogs in combat sports instead of favorites, like in team sports, so the sportsbooks need the favorites in UFC and boxing. For instance, even though he is undefeated, the sportsbooks always had more liability on Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s opponent in their fights. Also, this line is sketchy considering Conor beat Holloway by unanimous decision in their only other meeting back in 2013, and Holloway has lost two of his last three fights entering UFC 329. Yet, McGregor hasn’t fought in five years, and Holloway has been in the octagon eight times over that span, including five title bouts. Holloway’s lone win over his last three bouts is over Dustin Poirier, who beat Conor by TKO in his last two fights entering this event. Finally, Holloway averages more significant strikes landed per minute in his UFC matches and absorbs fewer significant strikes. Pimblett (23-4) ranks sixth in this division, making him underrated. Plus, Paddy The Baddy’s loss to Justin Gaethje by unanimous decision for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 has aged well. Gaethje went on to upset Ilia Topuria, who is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport, at UFC Freedom 250 to unify the Lightweight Championship. DANA WHITE SAYS DONALD TRUMP WOULDN'T STOP PUSHING TO MAKE THE WHITE HOUSE UFC EVENT BIGGER Obviously, every fight takes a life of its own. But not even Topuria could go the distance with Gaethje, and Paddy The Baddy did. At least, that’s one way to look at it. His loss to Gaethje snapped a nine-fight win streak, including all seven of Pimblett’s career appearances in the octagon. Meanwhile, Saint Denis (17-3) is on a four-fight winning streak, but he has three career losses in the octagon and has never fought for a title in the UFC. BSD’s opponent two fights back, Beneil Dariush at UFC 322, failed to make weight, and they fought at a catchweight. Granted, Saint Denis won by knockout in the first round, but Dariush missing weight proves he wasn’t as locked in as Pimblett will be Saturday. With that in mind, Paddy The Baddy at plus-money is good value. He’s been in wars and has gone the distance in three of his last five fights, while BSD has never gone the distance in the octagon, so Pimblett should have the edge late in the third round. This is a rematch of a 2019 fight that Sandhagen (18-6) won by first-round submission. Bautista (17-3) comes in with better form, having won nine of his last 10 fights, including his most recent, a first-round rear-naked choke over Vinicius Oliveira in February. Sandhagen has lost two of his last three bouts, but those were to Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov, the first- and second-ranked fighters in that division. Nurmagomedov also beat Bautista at UFC 321 in November 2025. Sandhagen is more experienced in major bouts. He has two bantamweight championship fights and two title eliminator matches for that belt, while Bautista has never fought for a title. Four of Sandhagen’s five losses in the octagon have been either against former bantamweight champions or the current champion, Petr Yan. Sandhagen has an edge in striking and has never been knocked out, and Bautista hasn’t knocked anyone out since UFC 259 in 2021. Hence, if this goes the distance, give me Sandhagen’s big-fight experience at this reasonable price. Royval (17-9) has a history of exciting fights. Twenty of Royval’s 26 career matches have ended by either knockout or submission. Four of his last seven bouts have been either "Fight" or "Performance of the Night". In fact, Royval’s loss to Joshua Van for the flyweight strap at UFC 317 in December won "Fight of the Year". Kavanagh (10-1) is a former five-time K-1 kickboxing champion, and Royval has nine submission wins. So, I’m envisioning Royval trying to get this to the mat, leaving himself vulnerable, and Kavanagh, the -218 betting favorite, taking advantage of that with his precision striking. I’m going to "fade the market," which has bet Green from an underdog on the opener to a slight favorite at the time of writing. Green (35-17-1 and one no contest) is a veteran whom the UFC fans are more familiar with, and he has more than twice as many career fights as McKinney (18-8). Maybe that line movement is sharp, but again, MMA and boxing fans love to bet the underdog. The market’s logic is that Green’s experience will help him overcome McKinney’s early-round barrage. None of McKinney’s 26 career matches have gone the distance, and his last seven fights have ended in the first round. Nevertheless, McKinney’s striking stats are slightly better, and he has nine wins by submission in his career. _____________________________ 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/6a529a1fc2ca79de23665a3c Trump-aligned House holdouts accused of holding 'life-saving' veterans bill 'hostage' over SAVE America Act te 2026-07-11T19:31:43.360Z Trump-aligned House holdouts accused of holding 'life-saving' veterans bill 'hostage' over SAVE America Act A sweeping veterans package supporters describe as the largest expansion of veterans' health care and benefits in more than a decade is expected to return to the House floor when lawmakers come back from the July recess, but backers warn the legislation could once again become collateral damage in the Republican standoff over the SAVE America Act. The Take Care of America's Veterans Act rolls roughly 60 veterans bills into a package that would dramatically expand veterans' health care and benefits. At its core, the legislation would cement veterans' access to community care outside the VA while increasing benefits for combat-wounded veterans, caregivers and Gold Star families, expanding mental health services and enacting dozens of additional reforms. House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost, R-Ill., told Fox News Digital he intends to bring the Take Care of America's Veterans Act back for a vote as soon as the House reconvenes next week. HOUSE CONSERVATIVES DERAIL GOP AGENDA IN SAVE AMERICA ACT SHOWDOWN The legislation was held up last month after a group of House Republicans joined Democrats to defeat a procedural vote, stopping the House from taking up the bill. "I'm feeling good as long as my members stay with us on the rule," Bost said. "Right now, there's some politics being played, not about this bill, but just in general." The bill became entangled in a broader House Republican fight over the SAVE America Act, legislation championed by President Donald Trump that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. On June 30, the House voted on H. Res. 1398, the procedural rule governing floor consideration of several bills, including the National Defense Authorization Act and the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. The rule failed after 14 Republicans joined Democrats in opposition, preventing the House from taking up the veterans package and bringing floor business to a standstill. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., claimed to have voted against the rules vote in protest against House leadership's handling of the SAVE America Act. As a result, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson sent the members home early. Bost accused the holdouts of effectively putting veterans legislation on hold. 'IT'S A MESS': GOP TURNS ON HOUSE CONSERVATIVES AS VOTER ID BLOCKADE STALLS TRUMP'S AGENDA "They're holding all bills hostage," Bost said. "They're not voting for any rule. Any bill that has to pass a rule before it comes to the floor—which this bill does because of its size—can't move." Although Bost said he supports the SAVE America Act and has voted for it three times, he argued the Senate's failure to act should not stop the House from advancing unrelated legislation. "I agree with that bill," Bost said. "But the Senate still has to do their work. We don't stop our work because the Senate isn't doing it." With 23 legislative days left in the Congressional session, Concerned Veterans for America Strategic Director John Byrnes, a supporter of the bill, said time is of the essence. "There are lots and lots of things that have to get done," Byrnes told Fox News Digital. "There's also the National Defense Authorization Act, which is a must pass every year, so these things eat up time. There's requirements to have debate on these, which eat up session time." Byrnes argued that every procedural delay pushes other legislation further down the calendar. "This bill will save lives in 2027," Byrnes said. "If we lose veterans because they could have had faster, better access to health care, we're never going to get those veterans back." TRUMP'S SAVE AMERICA ACT SHOWS SIGNS OF LIFE IN THE SENATE DESPITE REPUBLICAN REVOLT But Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, who also voted no on the procedural vote, told Fox News Digital that he has concerns about how the bill is financed. "I appreciate what the chairman's trying to do in some respects, but there's a few issues," Roy said. Among them, Roy pointed to provisions offsetting new spending through changes affecting other veterans. "You're taxing certain veterans to provide some sort of benefits and changes to other veterans," Roy said. "There are concerns about some of the pay-fors." Veterans of Foreign Wars has also taken issue with Section 108 of the bill, warning that it would codify changes to future disability ratings for tinnitus and sleep apnea to help finance other veterans priorities. But Bost said this is inaccurate. "No veteran is going to have their benefits reduced," Bost said. "If you're receiving a benefit right now, that's not going to be reduced at all." Roy, who previously served two years on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, said he supported a lot of what the bill was seeking to accomplish; but said other pieces of legislation are priorities, too. "There is a block of us for whom border security, the SAVE Act and demonstrating our leadership on major issues is critical," Roy said. "Some of these other bills may or may not get hung up based on a desire of many in the conference to see movement on other things." Fox News Digital reached out to Luna's office and the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a529a0bc2ca79de23665a33 Linda Noskova claims Wimbledon women's title, gives emotional tribute to late mother te 2026-07-11T19:31:23.910Z Linda Noskova claims Wimbledon women's title, gives emotional tribute to late mother Going into Saturday's women's title match at Wimbledon, there was no question where the champion would hail from this year. That's because it was an all-Czech battle between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova, but only one of them would be heading home a winner. This year, that was Noskova. The 21-year-old had never been past the quarterfinals in a Grand Slam until her run this year at Wimbledon, and she topped her countrywoman in three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE While it was obviously a tough loss for Muchova — who stormed to a win in the second set to force a deciding set — she provided a lighthearted moment during the post-match interviews. She was still wiping away tears after the tough loss when she was asked for her thoughts. "It's really hard to find any words, but I'll start with Linda, my ex-friend," she joked, which got a big laugh from the crowd in attendance. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! When Noksova took the mic, there wasn't a dry eye in the house as she thanked her late mother. "There's also one more person I'd like to thank, which is my mom," she said. "I definitely would not be standing here without her, so thank you." With the women's side wrapped up, attention turns to the fellas with the men's final taking place on Sunday morning. It will pit Italy's Jannik Sinner against Germany's Alexander Zverev. Sinner will be trying to take his second-straight Wimbledon title and his fifth Grand Slam overall, while Zverev will be looking for his second career Grand Slam win after taking the French Open title earlier this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5297efc2ca79de236659e9 David Foster helped launch her music career in her 70s — now she has 60 million streams te 2026-07-11T19:22:23.876Z David Foster helped launch her music career in her 70s — now she has 60 million streams Musician, Karen LeFrak, is reflecting on finding fame later in life, and the moment David Foster recognized her musical talent. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 79-year-old composer detailed how it felt writing her latest album, "American Promise," commissioned for America's 250th anniversary. LeFrak's story is unique, in the sense that she found fame in her 70s, when Foster came to her house for a photoshoot, and she showed him an original piece she had written and asked him for his opinion. "He looked at me, and he said, 'Do you have any more?' And I proceeded to take out many," she recalled. "And he looked at me, and he said, 'Oh my God, you can write a melody. Nobody, nobody writes melodies anymore. They're all experimenting. You can really write a melody and I want everyone to hear them.'" DOLLY PARTON REFUSES TO SLOW DOWN AT 79, FEELS LIKE SHE’S ‘JUST GETTING STARTED' DESPITE HEALTH SETBACKS The composer explained she "was a little nervous" when showing him her work, "because I wanted him to like them so much," and after he played a difficult piece of hers on the piano, she waited "my hands on my cheeks" for his reaction, adding, "when he said you have anymore, I got an inkling that he liked them." "He looked at his manager who was there at the time, and he said, 'It's a personal favor, get her music out,'" she said. "And so the manager put together a whole team for me. They got it, just Naxos, the distributor. They got eight VA people to do social media. And the next thing I know, I was launching my first album in 2021, and as of today, 2026, I have 60 million streams." WATCH HERE: KAREN LEFRAK FOUND FAME AFTER SHOWING DAVID FOSTER HER COMPOSITIONS Foster is not the first person to ask LeFrak to provide them with pieces, with the composer telling Fox News Digital she wrote for ballet and for chamber groups, adding, "friends would ask me and I would just give them, just give them the music." Although it was clear she was talented, she said, "it never occurred to me that I was really going to have a professional career." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Nobody ever discussed it with me," she said. "I never thought of it. I never really thought of having a music career. It evolved. It wasn't as though when I was a child and musical I said, ‘Oh, I want to have a professional career in music.’ I didn't do that. It was really from people who asked me for pieces, even before David." LeFrak's latest success is her album, "American Promise," which features three new songs: "American Promise," "Lady Liberty Suite" and "Prairie Dawn." WATCH HERE: KAREN LEFRAK NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT HAVING A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC CAREER BEFORE GETTING DISCOVERED IN HER 70S She explained that while she was honored to be asked to compose a piece, she didn't believe it at first, later asking if the offer was serious and being told, "Yeah, I am serious. And where's the piece?" She then went through all her work, and "found a fanfare motif that I absolutely loved," which later "became the genesis of the freedom fanfare." WATCH HERE: KAREN LEFRAK PREPARED FIVE NEW COMPOSITIONS FOR AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY To truly embody the "gratitude" she feels for this country, she added a slow section, which she described as "really beautiful." The song then "goes back to the fanfare motif," but with the added feature of "a narration of the most important words of the Declaration of Independence." "And when I finished the piece, my arranger said, 'Oh my God, this is too good. You have to record it,'" she said of "American Promise." "So where did we record it? Where we went to the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road. Who would have thought that I would be crossing the crosswalk going to Abbey Road to have this piece?" WATCH HERE: KAREN LEFRAK CONSIDERS MUSIC AS ‘A GREAT UNIFIER' She hopes that when people listen to "American Promise," what they take away from it the most is "appreciation," adding she hopes people can stand back and say, "look what this country has done for me." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Number one, music is a great unifier, and enjoying the piece, number one, being moved by it is paramount," she said. "It has nothing to do with politics, it has nothing to with likes, hates, anything, it's just appreciation. So, in addition to the freedom and liberty, I want people to appreciate and know that music is the great unifier." The New York Philharmonic played the piece on July 3 at David Geffen Hall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5297dcc2ca79de236659e0 AI is changing modern dating, but experts warn it's making people 'relationally stupid' te 2026-07-11T19:22:04.420Z AI is changing modern dating, but experts warn it's making people 'relationally stupid' Artificial intelligence has seeped into almost every aspect of modern life, helping users plan vacations, create workout routines and tackle countless everyday tasks. Some have resorted to using it for their love lives by asking chatbots to help them write witty responses to messages, craft dating app profiles and work out relationship issues. However, relationship experts fear that the increased use of AI in dating could lead to disastrous results. "It's making us relationally stupid," Jackie Dorman, founder of the "Last Year Single" program, told Fox News Digital. Dorman said that she's increasingly seeing people turn to ChatGPT and other AI tools to help them navigate the dating market, warning that outsourcing conversations and emotional decision-making could interfere with the development of relationship skills. AI DATING CAFES ARE NOW A REAL THING "That's really the danger of all AI across the board in every area is that we are creative beings. We create, we think, we learn from our mistakes and we make new decisions. If we're always outsourcing it to a computer, to technology, then we are not going to learn." She added that she has seen AI become part of nearly every stage of dating, from introductions and first impressions to breakups. "They're outsourcing their breakups to AI. They're outsourcing, texting, they're creating their dating profiles, and it makes them look really witty and really fun. And then you get in person and it's like, 'Is this the same person that wrote the dating profile?' Because they're not funny, they're not witty," she said. "So, it can make you seem like a great catch, but you still have to show up and be a great catch." Dorman is also concerned that AI could contribute to worsening human-to-human communication skills. "You haven't put in the reps of meeting people, saying stupid things, feeling embarrassed, learning how to converse with people," she said. OSCAR-NOMINATED FILMMAKER DISAPPOINTED HIS AI GIRLFRIEND DUMPED HIM Dr. Christina Tracy Stein, a licensed marriage and family therapist, told Fox News Digital that AI can be a helpful tool at times, but she also cautioned against relying too heavily on chatbots and risking using them to replace authentic human communication. "I think AI being used to help you organize your thoughts is really helpful, especially because when you're overwhelmed and anxious or you don't know how to navigate a situation," she said. Stein said that one crosses the line from using AI to being overly reliant on it when they stop trusting their own instincts. "If we don't pause and make sure to be like, 'OK, this is information. I'm going to use this information to help me evaluate my situation or help me determine what feels authentic,' that's where it's a problem when we're not relying on ourselves," Stein said. Stein believes that rather than creating new problems, AI is exacerbating existing issues in the dating world. She said people have long presented idealized versions of themselves early in relationships and that AI simply makes it easier for them to polish that image. "I work with a lot of couples, and I always talk about the big bait and switch. We put forward our best selves... and then once we've sold ourselves to this potential partner, then we let down our hair and stop doing the things that we sort of put out there in the beginning," Stein said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Both Dorman and Stein also expressed concern about the rise of AI companions. Stein said relationships with AI are "very one-sided" because users face little accountability for how they behave. "If you say something mean to your chat or Claude or you ignore it or you're having a lack of awareness, there's no consequence," she said. Dorman told Fox News Digital that she had mainly seen women having relationships with AI bots and suggested that it could be because they're "not finding the emotional maturity they're looking for in human men," adding that chatbots can seem to be consistently caring and supportive. Ultimately, both Dorman and Stein warned that, while AI can be a useful tool, it should not replace the authenticity, vulnerability and imperfections that healthy relationships require. "I hope that people will see that what makes you lovable is your imperfections. That's what people fall in love with. They fall in love with your quirkiness," Dorman said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5297c8c2ca79de236659d7 James Carville unloads on far-left Democrats after primary upsets, says ‘you're part of the problem’ te 2026-07-11T19:21:44.964Z James Carville unloads on far-left Democrats after primary upsets, says ‘you're part of the problem’ Political strategist James Carville offered a series of harsh criticisms against the far-left Democrats taking aim at their own party in the ongoing primaries, while calling the candidates’ ongoing cannibalization of longtime incumbents "part of the problem." In a blistering video, Friday, for his "Politics War Room" podcast, Carville blasted the nationwide sweep of far-left and Democratic Socialist primary election victories, while calling certain candidates "part of the problem" within the party. "These people are so f---ing stupid I don’t know what to say about it," Carville said. "So now we have this idea that these insurgent Democrats — and what is their solution?" DEMOCRATIC INFIGHTING GROWS AS CONGRESSWOMAN EXPOSES ‘DISRESPECTFUL’ WELCOME OF SOCIALISTS INTO ‘BIG TENT’ The veteran Democratic strategist pointed to various elections throughout the country in which far-left and democratic socialist candidates unseated moderate party incumbents — such as in New York, where Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier and former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander toppled incumbents Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-NY, and Rep. Dan Goldman, D-NY, respectively. The trend also proved victorious in Colorado, where Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros unseated Rep. Diana DeGette, D-CO, in the state’s primary election. "Is their solution to beat Republicans, to run against Republicans? No," he continued. "Their solution is to beat Democrats like they’re part of the problem. You are part of the problem because you’re a f---ing idiot." SOCIALISM GOES WEST AS DSA-BACKED CHALLENGER OUSTS LONGTIME DEMOCRAT He also pointed to Bernie Sanders and other far-left liberals doing the party a disservice by believing there is no "difference" between "establishment Democrats and establishment Republicans." DEMOCRATS' CIVIL WAR HEADS TO MICHIGAN WHERE PROGRESSIVES FACE BIGGEST TEST YET IN HIGH-STAKES SENATE SHOWDOWN Carville then turned his attention to Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, saying, "He's running against both parties. Oh, so it's both parties' fault? No, it's not both parties’ fault." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "One party expanded health insurance, all right?" he continued."Another party destroyed it. One party balanced the budget and created economic prosperity. The other party destroyed it. One party brought about a deal with Iran’s nuclear program. Another party destroyed it." The fiery video concluded with Carville warning Democratic voters  not to "fall for the allure of false prophets" in the upcoming midterm elections. "And all these people, go beat a Republican — then come back and I will respect you," Carville said. "Until you do that, I have nothing but contempt for you. And somehow or another, among Democrats, something became more important than winning elections. And that became, ‘Oh, I want to feel superior to people." Fox News Digital reached out to El-Sayed's campaign for comment but did not hear back.  Earlier this week, Carville blasted Democrats for failing to properly vet the scandal-plagued Graham Platner.  "If I look back on this … you didn’t vet your own candidate? You mean you didn’t know?" Carville rhetorically asked of Maine Democrats. "OK, we used to get our own oppo researchers to do an oppo research book on us. It’s the most important research you do." "And so they took off in this campaign, and all of this was recent. It wasn’t way back in some other godforsaken time. I don’t think they knew. I don’t think they wanted to know," Carville said. "It’s so, so '80s to do a briefing on your own candidate to find out what’s wrong with him. But, you know, there are certain rules in politics." – Fox News' Alexander Hall contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5297b5c2ca79de236659ce CNN’s Abby Phillip claims GOP lawmakers back Caitlin Clark ‘exclusively’ because she is White te 2026-07-11T19:21:25.515Z CNN’s Abby Phillip claims GOP lawmakers back Caitlin Clark ‘exclusively’ because she is White Numerous lawmakers wrote a letter to the WNBA over the treatment of Caitlin Clark, but two talking heads on CNN this week believe it's racially motivated. Members of Congress wrote a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability and answers regarding Clark's treatment on the court, which has included numerous hard fouls. In an appearance on CNN's "Table for Five," former ESPN broadcaster Cari Champion said the letter is "really, really disrespectful," claiming Clark's treatment on the court is nothing new in the WNBA. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "This is from people who one haven’t watched sports, obviously, have never watched women’s basketball. They’re probably more so a fan of Caitlin Clark than the actual sport itself, or a fan of the Indiana Fever. What has been happening to Caitlin has been happening since the inception of the WNBA. These women play tough. They play hard. It’s sports," Champion said. Champion also said it was "disrespectful" of the lawmakers to say the treatment was potentially racially motivated, because it "leaves out a long history of women who supported this league and started this league who were Black." "70% of the people in the league are LGBTQIA and Black, and so they literally are sitting here thinking, well, why now, because we’ve been playing the game that we’ve been playing, are people demanding that we be investigated for doing what we’re supposed to do? Can you imagine going to work every single day, trying to do your job, but fear that you’re going to be attacked and get death threats?" Abby Phillip chimed in, saying that the lawmakers only backed Clark because of her race. CONGRESSMAN EXPLAINS WHY HE SIGNED LETTER TO WNBA DEMANDING ANSWERS ON CAITLIN CLARK'S TREATMENT "The problem with Caitlin Clark is that she is a superstar. She’s great at what she does. However, the attention that she’s getting from Republicans and from government seems to be exclusively because she is White," she said. "That's the only reason," Champion replied. The letter said "the face of your league" is subject to "repeated acts of unnecessary physical hostility and violence," and Engelbert has a responsibility to ensure every player competes "in a safe and professional environment." "As Commissioner, you have an obligation to ensure that every player competes in a safe and professional environment, both on and off the court, free from violence, discrimination, or retaliation," the lawmakers wrote. "If discrimination or retaliation is occurring and creating a hostile work environment, we support any appropriate investigation by the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If true, such conduct could constitute violations of federal civil rights laws." The letter concluded by urging the league to take stronger action. "The league has an extraordinary opportunity to inspire the next generation of female athletes to pursue athletics, but that opportunity is undermined when its brightest stars are not adequately protected," the letter reads. "Your fans deserve better, and so do the young girls who look to the WNBA as a model for excellence, sportsmanship, and opportunity." Clark recently went after the WNBA, saying it needs to do a better job of protecting its players both on and off the court. OutKick's Amber Harding contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52955bc2ca79de2366597c Norway's World Cup kit reflects the nation's Christian heritage with meaningful historic details te 2026-07-11T19:11:23.606Z Norway's World Cup kit reflects the nation's Christian heritage with meaningful historic details The World Cup is much more than just a soccer tournament. That’s been clear during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nations are showcasing what makes their culture and fandom unique, and foreigners are falling in love with America, even as left-wing media and American liberals have tried to verbally trash the country and, critics argue, physically damage it, especially over the last decade. The jerseys (also called kits, if you want to sound like a true soccer [football] fan) have become more than just fashion. They're symbols of history, identity and national heritage. Few kits embody that idea more than Norway's 2026 national team jersey. The design for their home kit is simple, yet historically and religiously profound. It’s a bold red shirt featuring the Nordic Cross in blue across the front. Historically, the Nordic Cross traces its origins to the Christianization of Scandinavia during the Middle Ages, when kingdoms throughout the region embraced Christianity and incorporated the cross into their national banners. And, of course, that cross points to the central figure of Christianity, Jesus Christ, who was crucified before rising from the dead three days later, as prophesied. The cross remains the central symbol of the Christian faith. NORWAY WORLD CUP TEAM SWITCHES HOTELS IN FLORIDA AFTER NOISE COMPLAINTS: 'WE MUST MOVE' For centuries, Norway was an officially Lutheran nation following the Protestant Reformation. Although modern Norway is undoubtedly, and sadly, a secular society, its Constitution still acknowledges the nation's Christian heritage, and the country's history remains deeply intertwined with the Christian faith. The pattern on the cross is not merely a random graphic element, either. One of the kit's most distinctive design elements is a subtle tonal pattern inspired by the intricate wood carvings of Urnes Stave Church, one of Norway's oldest surviving churches. Built in the 12th century, Urnes represents a pivotal moment in Norwegian history, blending Viking artistic traditions with Christian architecture. Its famous carvings symbolize the transition from Norse paganism to Christianity, making the church one of the country's most recognizable expressions of faith and heritage. GERMAN WORLD CUP FAN BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS AFTER BEING BLOWN AWAY BY KINDNESS OF AMERICANS Rather than adding overt religious slogans or messaging, Nike chose to incorporate this historic artwork directly into the fabric of the shirt. The result is a jersey that boldly celebrates Norway's Christian foundation. In an era when many uniforms emphasize modern aesthetics or commercial branding, Norway's kit stands out by embracing history. Every time the national team takes the field, players wear symbols connected to centuries of Christian impact and influence. The design acknowledges that the story of Norway cannot be separated from the story of the Christian faith that shaped its laws, art, architecture and culture. It kind of makes me want a cross on the USA jersey, to be honest. On the world's biggest stage for soccer, where billions will watch and interact with the World Cup on TV, digital and social media, Norway's kit serves as a reminder that national symbols often carry deeper meanings than many realize. The kit is more than just a jersey, it’s a tribute to a Christian heritage that has endured for centuries, woven directly into the fabric of the nation's identity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5290bec2ca79de236658d6 Lionel Messi and Argentina face a balanced Switzerland side that could force a World Cup draw te 2026-07-11T18:51:42.212Z Lionel Messi and Argentina face a balanced Switzerland side that could force a World Cup draw We have reached the final game of the World Cup Quarterfinals. It is hard to believe that this is almost over. I've thoroughly enjoyed watching these games, even if I still feel like soccer could be improved for the American viewer. I know, it isn't all about us, but there are still some things that make it somewhat boring at times. However, when there are tense moments, they are as good as almost any other event you can think of. I think this game will be tighter than the books expect, personally. In 1996, showing my age here, Madonna had a song called "Don't Cry for Me Argentina". I think it was part of a movie or something, but flash forward 30 years later, and I can't imagine that anyone will be crying for this team. Their last game was surrounded with questionable calls and what felt like a rigged outcome. Argentina looked like the worse team for about 80 of 90 minutes. The last 10 minutes made a major difference, and I do believe Egypt blew it, but there was clearly some help from the referees. EGYPTIAN PLAYERS, COACHES COMPLAIN ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL CALLS IN LOSS TO ARGENTINA: 'RIGGED GAME' Argentina, despite having perhaps the greatest player ever in Lionel Messi, has looked a bit unsteady in the past two games. They struggled to beat Cape Verde, winning 3-2, and as mentioned, were not good against Egypt. Perhaps you can be optimistic and say that despite looking bad, they won both games without needing penalty kicks. I guess I can't argue that point, but sometimes you also look like you're on the verge of a loss because you're going to lose. On the other side of this match is Switzerland. This is not a team that has received a ton of attention or publicity. They have quietly taken advantage of their opportunities. There is not much flashy about the team, and there really isn't much exciting about them, either. I do think they have a good club, but there is no star power, and even their scoring has been balanced. That isn't a knock; that can just mean they are well-rounded instead of one-dimensional. Getting here was a challenge for the Swiss team. They started with a 1-1 draw against Qatar in their Group Stage opener. Then they destroyed Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1. They beat Canada to close out the Group Stage, and then in the Round of 32, they took down Algeria 2-0. Against Colombia in the Round of 16, they played arguably the most boring game of the tournament, going 0-0 even after extra time, before they finally won on penalty kicks. It is hard to back Switzerland here because I do think that FIFA wants a France-Argentina title game. If either of these teams is likely to score goals, it will almost certainly be Argentina. Messi is too good for anyone to fully stop him. He was fairly quiet against Egypt but still scored late. I could see this game going under the 2.5 goals, though. The Swiss team doesn't play overaggressively and seems to be methodical with the ball. TOM BRADY COMPARES ARGENTINA'S DRAMATIC WORLD CUP RALLY TO PATRIOTS' SUPER BOWL COMEBACK I also think the right play is the draw after 90 minutes. Argentina looks flawed lately. I think we can see another patient approach. It does make sense that Argentina is still the favorite, and maybe they come out aggressive to try and establish themselves. I'm taking Switzerland to get a draw through 90 at +255. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5290aac2ca79de236658cd South Africa World Cup player dead at 25 just weeks after tournament appearance te 2026-07-11T18:51:22.762Z South Africa World Cup player dead at 25 just weeks after tournament appearance A professional soccer player who competed in the World Cup less than two weeks ago has died at 25. The South Africa Football Players Union announced the "untimely passing" of midfielder Jayden Adams. "Death has cruelly stolen one of our own. It has robbed our nation of a remarkable footballer, but it will never take away the legacy Jayden Adams leaves behind," the union said in a social media post. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "We will forever remember his humility, his extraordinary talent and the pride with which he represented South Africa. Rest in eternal peace, Jayden. You will never be forgotten." "Jayden had only recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, carrying the hopes of the nation with pride, courage and distinction," the SAFPU said in a separate statement on Saturday. "His passing is an immeasurable loss to his family, teammates, clubs, the football fraternity and the country at large." No cause of death was immediately known. NORWAY WORLD CUP TEAM SWITCHES HOTELS IN FLORIDA AFTER NOISE COMPLAINTS: 'WE MUST MOVE' Adams started South Africa's World Cup opener, a 2-0 loss to host nation Mexico. He also started the team's draw against the Czech Republic before coming off the bench in South Africa's 1-0 win over South Korea that clinched a spot in the Round of 32. He spent six seasons with Stellenbosch FC before joining Mamelodi Sundowns. Adams did not play during the knockout stage. He was a member of Mamelodi Sundowns, which won the CAF Champions League title last year. Adams scored two goals in nine appearances for South Africa. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a528e2ac2ca79de2366586f Havasu Lions Soccer League prepares for another fall season te 2026-07-11T18:40:42.056Z Havasu Lions Soccer League prepares for another fall season As summer winds down, the Havasu Lions Soccer League is preparing to welcome hundreds of young athletes, back to the field for another exciting fall season continuing its mission of developing young athletes throughout the community. This fall, the league… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5289cbc2ca79de236657ef Britney Spears stands through sunroof at 45 mph on Studio City freeway after DUI charge was dropped te 2026-07-11T18:22:03.938Z Britney Spears stands through sunroof at 45 mph on Studio City freeway after DUI charge was dropped Britney Spears raised eyebrows on Friday when she was spotted sticking her head out of the sunroof while in the passenger seat of a moving car. According to The Daily Mail, the 44-year-old singer was traveling down the crowded 101 freeway around Studio City in Los Angeles after starting her journey in Thousand Oaks. In the photos, the "Oops I Did It Again" singer can be seen standing fully upright out of the sunroof of the black Mercedes SUV, wearing a nude dress as her blonde hair blew in the wind. The outlet reported the singer stood up as the car was traveling around 45 miles per hour, and she remained standing for about two minutes before the car exited the freeway and pulled into a nearby gas station. BRITNEY SPEARS SAID SHE WAS 'AN ANGEL' WHO COULD 'DRINK FOUR BOTTLES OF WINE' BEFORE DUI ARREST: POLICE REPORT A source told The Daily Mail that Spears only "went through the sunroof for a quick moment" in order to check on the level of traffic. They added that "if it's illegal to put your head through a sunroof, she doesn't know it!" and that "she didn't mean to do anything bad." "She wanted to see what the traffic was about up ahead because the cars came to a stop," the source added. "She wanted to see how long they would be delayed." The source continued, "She used to do this all the time as a kid growing up in the South, she loves having the warm wind blow through her hair in the summer, it's fun. She is having a fun summer and is happy, she is in a good place." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The photos of her standing out of the sunroof come just a few months after she was arrested for driving under the influence in March. According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Spears claimed she was "an angel" before officers arrested her, telling California Highway Patrol officers that she could "probably drink four bottles of wine and take care of you." Spears refused an alcohol screening test, but once handcuffed, officers noted they found a bottle of Adderall in her purse, which was not prescribed to her, and also discovered an "empty wine glass in the cup holder between the front driver seat and passenger seat." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The DUI charge was dropped in May, after she pleaded guilty through her lawyers to what's commonly called a "wet reckless." She was hit with fines, given 12 months of probation, time served and will need to complete a DUI course. The plea offer was standard for defendants with no DUI history, no crash or injury on the road, and a low blood-alcohol level, the county district attorney’s office said. "Ms. Spears took responsibility for this misdemeanor offense, entering a guilty plea at the earliest stage and two months from the day she was arrested," District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said. A representative for Spears confirmed to Fox News Digital at the time of her arrest that the "Toxic" singer voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility. Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz and Tracy Wright contributed to this story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52897ac2ca79de236657d4 Coconino County lowering flags to half-staff in honor of firefighter Nick Hutcherson te 2026-07-11T18:20:42.528Z Coconino County lowering flags to half-staff in honor of firefighter Nick Hutcherson The 27-year-old Hutcherson, who was assigned through the Kaibab National Forest, died while fighting the Knowles Fire in Colorado. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a528966c2ca79de236657c9 Election 2026 - Candidate Question #3: What should Flagstaff do to prepare for wildfires and flooding? te 2026-07-11T18:20:22.567Z Election 2026 - Candidate Question #3: What should Flagstaff do to prepare for wildfires and flooding? With the local city council election in November (and a primary in July), the candidates for the Flagstaff City Council who will appear on the ballot have been given the chance to answer a weekly question in no more than… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52875fc2ca79de236657ad City of Sedona to pay $34K in legal fees for Prop 403 te 2026-07-11T18:11:43.490Z City of Sedona to pay $34K in legal fees for Prop 403 In an order handed down June 22, Yavapai County Superior Court Judge John Napper ruled that the city of Sedona must pay $33,872.50 of the political action committee Save Sedona Committee’s legal fees and $320.69 in costs. The city filed suit against the PAC and the Yavapai County and Coconino County Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52874bc2ca79de2366578c English soccer star Harry Kane calls round of golf with Trump a ‘surreal experience’ te 2026-07-11T18:11:23.019Z English soccer star Harry Kane calls round of golf with Trump a ‘surreal experience’ If England wins the World Cup and is awarded the Jules Rimet Trophy from President Donald Trump, it won’t be the first time Harry Kane will have met the Commander in Chief. Kane, 32, revealed Friday that he played golf with Trump about a year and a half ago in Florida. "He invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach. When the President invites you somewhere, it was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him and to play golf with him," Kane said Friday, according to the New York Post. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The English superstar praised Trump’s golf game. "His golf is pretty good, to be honest with you. I hope I can play as well as him when I’m his age, that’s for sure," Kane said. "Unique experience. Grateful he invited me down to play with him." Kane scored a goal in England’s 3-2 win over Mexico on Sunday, and Trump praised him in a post on Truth Social. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!" Trump posted. Trump told reporters that he likes the English striker a lot and complimented his golf game as well. "I think Kane is a great player. I played golf with him and I like him a lot. He's a good golfer too. He's really great," Trump told reporters, according to ESPN. Kane will look to lead England to a quarterfinal victory against Norway on Saturday. He has scored six goals in England’s five World Cup games so far and is the country’s all-time leading goal scorer. Kane has scored 85 goals in 119 games for England in his international career. Meanwhile, England will be tasked with slowing down Norway's Erling Haaland. Haaland has scored seven goals in Norway’s five matches. He has scored in each of the last 14 international contests for Norway. The two superstar strikers will look to lead their respective teams to the semifinals when England plays Norway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5284b5c2ca79de23665719 Trump’s Posts on Singing Somali Schoolchildren Stir Anger in Minnesota te 2026-07-11T18:00:21.207Z Trump’s Posts on Singing Somali Schoolchildren Stir Anger in Minnesota The state’s large Muslim and Somali communities expressed indignation after the president reposted a video of a kindergarten promotion ceremony, including comments noting the girls were in hijabs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52829fc2ca79de23665615 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce make their first public appearance since their Madison Square Garden wedding te 2026-07-11T17:51:27.534Z Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce make their first public appearance since their Madison Square Garden wedding One week after their wedding at Madison Square Garden, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have made their first public appearance. On Friday, Swift and Kelce were seen at the wedding of Kelce's former teammate, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Laura Kruk in photos obtained by TMZ. The pop superstar wore a strapless floor-length gown with floral brocade designs, along with her trademark red lip. Kelce wore a classic suit and tie. TAYLOR SWIFT’S ‘INCREDIBLE’ WEDDING DETAILED BY KYLIE KELCE AS JASON KELCE JOKES ABOUT 15 BEERS During the ceremony, the newlyweds were spotted sitting next to Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany. While this is the first time Swift and Kelce have been seen after their star-studded wedding, details about their nuptials have been leaking in the days after the event. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In a since-deleted post viewed by Fox News Digital, AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron wrote extensively about the wedding, saying, "It did not look like Madison Square Garden." TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE'S WEDDING: LEAKED DETAILS REVEAL INSIDE LOOK AS PHOTOS CAPTURE A-LIST DEPARTURES "Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceilings… was draped in peach and white," he wrote. "Large blown up pictures of Taylor and Travis at each age, year by year from one year-old to late teenager-hood, were on display." He explained that "a small portion of MSG was cordoned off, devoid of any notion that a basketball or hockey game ever shared that space," and "somehow magically, someone created an outdoor garden at a lush countryside retreat. Everything draped off this time in green and white. Real flowers and I think artificial trees welcomed fifteen rows of maybe 75 or so chairs. "They say there were around one thousand attendees, but surprisingly, it all felt intimate and small. Everything was close." RYAN SEACREST REVEALS WHY HE BACKED OUT OF TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE'S WEDDING AT THE LAST MINUTE Aron recounted that "relaxing and mellow romantic songs" were played before the ceremony began, when "a few violins and cello ushered in the wedding party." According to the CEO, Kelce wore a white tux, while Swift wore "a stunning white wedding dress with a long veiled train." He didn't name the couple's officiant, Adam Sandler, but he did say that he "talked and sang" and that he was "warm and welcoming, funny and eloquent." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Then the vows," he continued. "Long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing explorations by each as to how they met, why they want to be with each other for all eternity, the promises they made in joining their much-beloved two whole families (Kelce’s and Swift’s) as one, and committing to their new mutual life together." He also said Swift and Kelce's "profound love" for each other was clear throughout the ceremony. He called their first kiss a "sweep you off your feet kiss." WATCH: TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE TIE THE KNOT IN NYC The reception afterward, Aron claimed, also had the garden theme with "superb food and drink" and "music, music, music." "I wish you all could have been there with me, to witness real, pure, true joy," he told his followers. According to her rep, both Swift and Kelce wore looks created by Christian Dior Haute Couture "in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom." The shoes they wore were custom-made by Christian Louboutin, and Swift wore jewelry from Cartier. It was also shared that they didn't have a traditional wedding party made of bridesmaids and groomsmen. Instead, Swift's brother, Austin, was her "Man of Honor," while Kelce's own brother, Jason, acted as his best man. Jason and his wife Kylie's four daughters reportedly acted as the couple's flower girls, and  at the American Century Championship golf tournament in Lake Tahoe on Thursday, Kylie said the wedding was "incredible." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a528007c2ca79de2366559b Smart glasses without a camera? Even Realities bets productivity beats recording everyone te 2026-07-11T17:40:23.124Z Smart glasses without a camera? Even Realities bets productivity beats recording everyone The glasses are targeted at people who might be constantly in meetings, giving presentations, and traveling to countries where different languages are spoken. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a527e03c2ca79de23665576 Shark sightings trigger beach alarm after swimmer is bitten during summer spike te 2026-07-11T17:31:47.535Z Shark sightings trigger beach alarm after swimmer is bitten during summer spike A surge in shark sightings and a swimmer’s shark bite have beachgoers on the East Coast on high alert. A small sand tiger shark is likely what bit a man who suffered non-life-threatening lacerations to his foot while swimming at Jones Beach State Park Field 6 on Long Island over the Fourth of July weekend, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation determined. The beach was temporarily closed while state officials searched for more sharks, but they reopened it to restricted swimming after an hour. Days before, the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) alerted beachgoers to expect intermittent beach closures at Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York City’s largest beach, due to multiple shark sightings. According to NYC Parks, Rockaway Beach has recorded 23 shark sightings and been closed 23 times since May. Sixteen of those shark sightings occurred within the first five days of July, reported NYC Parks. "The city’s emergency management agency said they received multiple shark sightings at the Queens beach ... and asked those trying to escape the heat to follow guidance from on-duty lifeguards," Fox Weather reported. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Long Island beach lifeguards spotted a shark off Point Lookout on July 2, prompting the beach’s temporary closure, along with the shutdown of neighboring Hempstead beaches, the Associated Press reported. A fisherman hooked and released a 5½-foot sandbar shark about 200 yards offshore from East Haven Town Beach in Connecticut in late June, according to local sources. No injuries were reported. The uptick in shark sightings in the New York area may be due to increased surveillance efforts. In May, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced in a press release that the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Conservation were enhancing the state's surveillance capability with new drones and drone operators to patrol sharks and other marine-life activity along Long Island State Park beaches this summer. Shark bites are rare, especially with alert systems in place, Gavin Naylor, director of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s shark research program, told the AP. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Last year, the Lulu Gribbin Shark Alert System Act became law in Alabama. It’s named after Lulu Gribbin, who survived a shark attack, but lost a hand and part or her leg, in the incident. The system works like an Amber Alert and sends an emergency warning to people’s cellphones when a confirmed shark attack happens near an Alabama beach. "If there had been any type of alert that was given, that there’s no way that Lulu would have been in the water," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, the Alabama Republican who sponsored the legislation, told the AP. "And so we talked about how a simple change could have made a huge impact." Naylor told the AP, "If somebody is bitten by a shark, and then an alert goes out, the probability that another person’s going to be bitten by a shark within, let’s say, two or three hours is incredibly small." The OCEARCH Shark Tracker is a free, public online map that allows people to follow the movements of tagged sharks through satellite tracking. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a527dacc2ca79de23665413 Koso Theatre Collective's 'Alabaster' asks us to look a little longer te 2026-07-11T17:30:20.428Z Koso Theatre Collective's 'Alabaster' asks us to look a little longer Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a527b94c2ca79de236653b9 Colombian soccer federation demands investigation after star player receives death threats following World Cup te 2026-07-11T17:21:24.747Z Colombian soccer federation demands investigation after star player receives death threats following World Cup The Colombian Soccer Federation, 32 years after the murder of Andres Escobar following his 1994 World Cup own goal, condemned death threats made against midfielder Jaminton Campaz and his family. Campaz missed a crucial scoring chance in extra time during Colombia's Round of 16 loss to Switzerland in a penalty shootout earlier this week. After the match, the player's social media accounts were flooded with negative comments and threats. He limited comments on his social media and, as a precaution, did not take the return flight to his home country with his teammates. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "No athlete, nor any member of their camp, should be subjected to intimidation for representing their country in a sporting context," the federation said. "The executive committee of the Colombian Football Federation expresses its full solidarity with and support for Jaminton Campaz, his family, all the players in the Colombia national team and the delegation as a whole. It also calls on the Attorney General’s Office to carry out, as swiftly as possible, the necessary investigations to identify, prosecute and punish those responsible for these acts." "Football must be a space for unity, respect, and hope — never a setting for hatred, intimidation or violence," the federation said, calling on fans to ensure sporting disappointments never translate into real-world aggression." NORWAY WORLD CUP TEAM SWITCHES HOTELS IN FLORIDA AFTER NOISE COMPLAINTS: 'WE MUST MOVE' On Instagram, Campaz shared a photo of himself covering his face in frustration alongside a plea for respect. "Football is also made up of difficult moments," he wrote. "My Colombia, please let us never lose sight of respect. We may think differently or feel frustration and sadness, but no passion justifies hatred or living in fear." The federation also urged the country's attorney general's office to expedite an investigation to identify those responsible for the threats. Escobar was killed in Medellin days after Colombia's 2-1 loss to the United States, the host of the 1994 World Cup. Switzerland will face Argentina for a spot in the World Cup semifinals at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52793dc2ca79de236652cb Josh Duhamel lists $2.9M LA home after ditching the city for off-the-grid Minnesota life te 2026-07-11T17:11:25.707Z Josh Duhamel lists $2.9M LA home after ditching the city for off-the-grid Minnesota life Josh Duhamel is ready to part ways with his home in Los Angeles. The 53-year-old actor has placed his home – located in Encino in the San Fernando Valley – on the market at $2.9 million, in partnership with listing agent Thomas Atamian of Coldwell Banker Realty in La Canada Flintridge. "It’s rare to find a property that flawlessly combines dramatic architecture, modern updates and total privacy," Atamian said in a statement. "The defining feature of this home is its positioning. It captures breathtaking jetliner and mountain views from almost every angle. It’s an absolute standout offering in a premier location." Originally built in 1962, the 3,310-square-foot home features four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, as well as panoramic views of the surrounding mountainside. 'SCARFACE' MANSION IN FLORIDA HITS THE MARKET FOR $237 MILLION Common areas include a great room with soaring high ceilings which flows directly into the chef's kitchen with a large center island. The newly renovated primary suite offers two walk-in closets, as well as a private ensuite bathroom. Once outside, guests will find an outdoor firepit, a large swimming pool, a built-in barbeque and many outdoor dining and lounging areas. Duhamel placed the home on the market a little over a year after he spoke to Parade about his decision to move out of Los Angeles to Minnesota to live an off-the-grid lifestyle in a home he spent 15 years building. "The closest store is 40 miles away," he explained to the outlet. "Once we get there, it's really about everybody taking care of each other – making memories, spending time with family and friends." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The actor moved to Minnesota with his wife, Audra Mari, and their son, Shepherd, 2, with his 12-year-old son, Axl, who he shares with his ex Fergie, joining them there from time-to-time. They recently welcomed their daughter Rocca in May. Duhamel explained that their new lifestyle allows him and his family to "get back to the basics," and away from all distractions, noting his older son is "not on his iPad" all day, but rather playing sports, exploring the woods and overall enjoying the outdoors. "And then I have a little baby who's going to experience the same thing. Someday, I hope to pass this on to them [so] they're able to share it with their kids. It's really important to me that they have this. It's not just about having all the amenities and all the luxuries that we become so used to. It's really about family. It's about legacy," he said. Living off-the-grid has not only allowed Duhamel and his family to reconnect with nature, but has also given him peace of mind, knowing he has somewhere to go in case of a world-ending event. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS During an interview with People magazine in August 2025, he referred to his home in the country as his "doomsday cabin," sharing he was "Probably 70%" ready for the apocalypse. "I could be a better hunter, I could be a better fisherman. I could stockpile a little more food supply," he admitted to the outlet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5276f6c2ca79de23665284 Harvard astronomer tapped to lead White House UFO council says US government 'baffled by what they are seeing' te 2026-07-11T17:01:42.336Z Harvard astronomer tapped to lead White House UFO council says US government 'baffled by what they are seeing' Avi Loeb, the Harvard astronomer who was chosen last month by the White House to lead a UFO advisory council, believes he was brought on because federal officials are "baffled" by the many unidentified objects the U.S. military has captured over the past several decades. Loeb, known for arguing that alien spacecraft may have already reached Earth, said his newly-formed team of more than a dozen scientists is combing through four batches of public UFO sighting disclosures released by the Trump administration in recent months. His mission began in early June when an official from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) visited his home and asked him to form a group of experts to make sense of UFOs — now referred to by the U.S. government as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). This is an umbrella term that accounts for objects seen zipping underwater and in space. "The U.S. government had me at hello," Loeb told Fox News Digital in an interview on Saturday. "The fact that they are reaching out to scientists like myself indicates, in my mind, that they are baffled by what they are seeing, and they think that maybe it's not human-made." NASA CHIEF CONFIRMS AGENCY HAS UNEXPLAINED UFO IMAGERY: 'WE DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS' Loeb's council will report its findings to the UAP Governing Board, a recently-established body under the direction of ODNI. According to the council's website, Loeb and his colleagues will only be reviewing already-declassified materials on UAPs. However, Loeb told Fox News Digital that he has asked the Pentagon and other agencies for 50 videos, images and other documents related to known UAP incidents. Those materials haven't been given to him yet, with the custodian agencies citing national security concerns. "It's not so much the targets that are the issue. It's that the sensors that were used were for national security purposes. The U.S. government doesn't want to reveal to adversarial nations the kind of sensors being used. So that's the main obstacle right now," Loeb said. NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON DARES GOVERNMENT TO 'JUST SHOW THE ALIEN,' AS DISCLOSURE FERVOR CONTINUES TO GROW Loeb's goal is to figure out whether UAPs that have been captured by the U.S. military originate from other nations or if they don't come from humans at all. "In the second case, if it's not human-made, then that's the biggest discovery ever made by science, and the U.S. government has the privilege of ushering in this new realization that we have a neighbor visiting us," Loeb said. Loeb sought to temper expectations, saying that many of the phenomena they are studying could turn out to be mundane. Often, he said, the strange-looking objects people see in the sky are merely space junk or broken satellites. "Unless they maneuver in ways that cannot be explained by gravity, you should assume that they are space junk," Loeb said. DECLASSIFIED APOLLO MISSION UFO FILES CHALLENGE LONG-RUNNING MOON LANDING CONSPIRACY THEORIES Nonetheless, he praised the White House for its push for transparency on this issue. In February, President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon and other agencies to declassify files related to aliens and UAPs because of "tremendous interest." One of the most important aims of Loeb's council is to recommend better sensors so that the government can capture UAPs with more confidence in the future. "If we are dealing with drones of some unusual qualities that the Chinese are using, it's good for the U.S. to have better sensors that can help it identify those. Right now, they are reported as orbs. They may not be drones, but I'm saying that at the very least, we will help national security," Loeb said. Loeb's remarks come after the Department of War on Friday released the fourth and latest batch of UAP materials to the public. Loeb commented on one of the most sensational releases from the first batch, which were photos from the Apollo 12 mission on the Moon in 1969. One of the photos have five "unidentified phenomena," but Loeb said federal authorities have now officially concluded that those blue flashes are most likely cosmic rays. Until 2020, Loeb headed up Harvard University's astronomy department, where he studied black holes, the formation of the universe's first stars and extraterrestrial life. In 2017, when scientists discovered a remnant of a Pluto-like world in the Solar System, Loeb disputed those findings, arguing that the object was possibly a light sail from an alien civilization. After this claim earned him widespread respect in the UFO community, Loeb founded the Galileo Project at Harvard to search for artifacts from extraterrestrial civilizations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5276e2c2ca79de2366527b Bulls top draft pick Caleb Wilson sets unofficial NBA Summer League record te 2026-07-11T17:01:22.888Z Bulls top draft pick Caleb Wilson sets unofficial NBA Summer League record The Chicago Bulls may have found their next franchise cornerstone after years of irrelevance. In his NBA Summer League debut, No. 4 overall pick Caleb Wilson delivered a record-breaking performance. The former University of North Carolina star erupted for 35 points, setting what is widely regarded as the highest-scoring Summer League debut in NBA history—an unofficial record given the league's inconsistent historical tracking. He added five rebounds, three blocks, two steals, and knocked down 7-of-11 three-pointers, showcasing the complete offensive package that made him one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. CAN VICTOR WEMBANYAMA BE THE TRUE FACE OF THE NBA AS A EUROPEAN? | BOBBY BURACK The craziest stat of all: Wilson made as many threes (7) in his Summer League debut as he did in his ENTIRE college career and he never made more than one three in a game with the Tar Heels. Interestingly, the Bulls vs. Grizzles match-up featured the No. 3 overall pick and former Duke star, Cameron Boozer, who finished with 23 points in his Summer League debut. Wilson clearly stole the spotlight, outperforming his fellow top-five pick in the head-to-head matchup. As for the No. 5 overall pick Keaton Wagler, he struggled in his debut, scoring just seven points on 1-7 (1-5 from three) in 27 minutes of play. Wilson's performance wasn't simply volume scoring, either. He attacked the rim, stretched the floor, created in transition, and flashed defensive instincts that suggest he can contribute on both ends from the get-go. Wilson's athleticism, length, and ability to score at all three levels fit perfectly alongside the Bulls' growing young core, led by Matas Buzelis. If his outside shooting continues to develop, Wilson possesses the tools to become one of the league's most versatile forwards. The only blemish in his debut was the turnovers. Wilson committed six turnovers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Bulls fans should appreciate his attitude following his stellar performance as well. Instead of focusing on his scoring after the game speaking with media, Wilson said, "We lost. My goal is to come here and win." He also scolded himself for missing some boxouts and having too many turnovers. LEBRON JAMES THANKS LAKERS AHEAD OF FREE AGENCY DEPARTURE FOR 24TH NBA SEASON: 'HOPE I MADE A FEW PROUD' The Bulls entered the offseason hoping they had drafted a future star. If his Summer League opener is any indication, these numbers may only scratch the surface of what Wilson is capable of becoming in the Windy City. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a526fedc2ca79de23665186 Friend of Charlie Kirk labels courtroom evidence 'devastating' after chilling surveillance footage shown te 2026-07-11T16:31:41.317Z Friend of Charlie Kirk labels courtroom evidence 'devastating' after chilling surveillance footage shown New surveillance footage played in a Utah courtroom shows the moments prosecutors allege Tyler Robinson, the accused gunman, stalked and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Speaking from outside Utah's Fourth District Court in Provo, Benny Johnson, a conservative commentator and close friend of Kirk, labeled the new revelations an "evidentiary bombshell." "This has been an overwhelming and demonstrable evidentiary bombshell for the prosecution," Johnson said Friday on "Fox News @ Night." "We've never seen anything like it. I have never seen more of a devastating case." TYLER ROBINSON HEARING ENDS WITHOUT RULING AS EVIDENCE DISMANTLES CHARLIE KIRK CONSPIRACY CLAIMS The case is currently in the preliminary hearing phase, where prosecutors must establish whether there is sufficient probable cause to try 23-year-old Tyler Robinson for the September 2025 shooting on the Utah Valley University campus. Robinson has not yet entered a formal plea. Some of the evidence the state has relied upon includes witness testimony, surveillance footage, alleged messages between Robinson and his roommate and recorded video statements from the roommate. Johnson said the evidence shown in court left him even more certain of what happened. "My question to anybody doubting at this point if Tyler Robinson killed Charlie Kirk is, 'What more do you need?'" Johnson said. DONALD TRUMP JR ARGUES CHARLIE KIRK MURDER EVIDENCE PUTS CONSPIRACY THEORIES 'AT REST' Johnson listed some of the tracking data that was presented, including new high-definition footage that prosecutors claim shows Robinson stalking Kirk on campus. Johnson said attendees inside the courtroom gasped when the video was played for the victim's family. "We saw high-definition footage of Tyler Robinson stalking Charlie Kirk around the campus, a campus he didn't attend. Following him in four separate visits, scaling the rooftop and then getting into a sniper-prone position at 12:22 PM. Then he took the shot at 12:23 PM," Johnson said. "And the courtroom gasped when we saw that extended footage today that was specially shown to the victim's family. So, this is a case that needs to be brought swiftly," he added. TYLER ROBINSON HEARING: TOP MOMENTS FROM EXPLOSIVE LANCE TWIGGS INTERVIEW PLAYED IN COURT The defense team attempted to cast doubt on the evidence presented. Defense attorney Michael Burt accused Erika Kirk’s lawyer of wasting the court’s time, arguing the hearings needed to remain focused on their purpose. The judge asked both the prosecution and defense to submit written briefs arguing whether probable cause has been established for the case to proceed to trial. Oral arguments are scheduled to resume in September. Johnson argued that the grieving Kirk family deserves a quick resolution. "We have a constitutional right to a speedy trial in this nation," Johnson said. "We should give that right to the Kirk family, who has already been visited an enormous amount of harassment and attacks, and we must get justice in this trial swiftly." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a526fd9c2ca79de2366517d Internet is up in arms about ESPN FPI rankings, but everyone is missing one key point te 2026-07-11T16:31:21.867Z Internet is up in arms about ESPN FPI rankings, but everyone is missing one key point As we inch closer to the start of the college football season, one of the byproducts of this point in the offseason is the introduction of preseason polls and predictions. With conference media days popping up, media members of each respective league will attempt to prognosticate and predict where each team will finish in the standings while other polls will rank the teams on a number of different criteria before the start of the year. One of the most infamous and controversial "polls" is ESPN's Football Power Index — FPI for short — and the latest edition of it was just unleashed on an unsuspecting and incensed public. IS ANOTHER TEAM READY TO TAKE OVER THE TOP OF THE BIG TEN FROM INDIANA AND OHIO STATE? These 25 teams and their placement in the FPI has caused more consternation on social media than anything outside of maybe politics, as many angry fans from all over have directed their ire towards the power index, but they're missing a key point in their anger. The Football Power Index is exactly what the name suggests: a power index for football teams. It's not a predicted finish for the top 25 at the end of the season, which is exactly what I see people bring up. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A BIG 12 WINNER NOT NAMED TEXAS TECH OR BYU, CONSIDER THE HOUSTON COUGARS "Texas was number one in last year's preseason FPI, and they didn't even make the Playoff." Correct, but just because they were number one in the preseason FPI doesn't mean they were supposed to finish number one in the final AP Poll. The FPI rates teams based on a number of factors and simulations from a model to predict which teams would be favored on a neutral site. JAMES MADISON COACH BILLY NAPIER FINALLY REVEALS WHAT WENT WRONG AT FLORIDA IN RECENT INTERVIEW To borrow a phrase from Josh Pate, "It's a rating, not a ranking." Let's go back to Texas. They were number one in last season's preseason FPI based on the talent they had on their roster, and by the end of the season, you could argue they were playing the best football of anyone. The power rating may have been a little early on Arch Manning, but once he started playing up to his potential, the rest of the team looked like world beaters. They only missed the College Football Playoff by virtue of a road loss in early October to the Florida Gators. Speaking of those same Gators, many people tried to dunk on them for being in the top 20 of last season's opening FPI ratings. After all, they did finish 4-8 and ended up firing their head coach, but there's more to it than that. Talent wise, the Gators were right up there with anyone, and you could argue they had a top-20 roster to go along with their top-20 power rating (which is a large portion of what goes into the FPI's ratings). Florida took down Texas as mentioned above, and lost to two CFP teams (Ole Miss and Georgia) by a combined 14 points and had the ball with a chance to win late in the fourth quarter of both games. Billy Napier wasn't fired because he went 4-8 with 4-8 talent. He was fired for going 4-8 with 9-3 talent. The Gators had seven players drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft in April and several more players on their roster were some of the most coveted in the transfer portal, namely edge rusher Jayden Woods and running back Jadan Baugh. Florida is just one example, but many on the internet are crying about SEC bias in the latest FPI. A staggering 12 teams from the Southeastern Conference were included in the ratings, so that clearly means ESPN is in bed with the SEC once again, right? For starters, a large portion of the ratings come from a computer model, and although models can be programmed with certain biases as a result of their creator, I don't think that's the case here. Also, if you look at the top 25 best odds of teams to win the national championship, you'll see the same number of teams from the SEC (12) that you see in the FPI. Speaking of SEC bias, I notice the same people banging that drum are ignoring the fact that Penn State and Clemson were placed fifth and 11th, respectively, in the 2025 preseason FPI ratings. Both the Tigers and Nittany Lions finished 7-6 and were duking it out in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl by season's end. Neither team hails from the SEC, so was FPI biased in rating those two teams as high as it did? Not likely. Both teams had an embarrassment of riches in terms of roster talent and just grossly underperformed. James Franklin was sent packing from Happy Valley as a result and Dabo Swinney probably would have been fired too if he wasn't such a legend at Clemson. It's worth noting that Penn State took eventual national champion Indiana to the wire in a regular season game, so it's not like the Nittany Lions were complete pushovers either. All of this is a long-winded way of saying that, yes, FPI is flawed, as is any rating system. It's just a model used to predict spreads and odds based on neutral field favorability. As a matter of fact, this edition of the FPI looks pretty accurate when compared to what most are saying about the landscape of college football for 2026. The Big Ten has the better top end, with two of the best teams in the country in Oregon and Ohio State and another sitting just outside the top five in Indiana, while the SEC might be the deeper conference overall, albeit with a lower ceiling than the Big Ten. I understand it's fun to scream and yell about anything and everything on the internet these days, but most people don't even understand what they're whining about. Just remember: it's a rating, not a ranking. And let's try to get through this offseason without losing our minds any more than we already have. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a526daac2ca79de2366512f Trump-appointed judge permanently ends Proud Boys Jan. 6 case, says Constitution left him no choice te 2026-07-11T16:22:02.671Z Trump-appointed judge permanently ends Proud Boys Jan. 6 case, says Constitution left him no choice A Trump-appointed federal judge on Friday reluctantly dismissed the Jan. 6 prosecution of four Proud Boys members, saying the law left him no authority to block the Justice Department's request. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the Justice Department's motion to dismiss the case with prejudice against Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola after a federal appeals court had already vacated their convictions. In a seven-page opinion, Kelly said longstanding separation-of-powers principles leave charging decisions to the executive branch, meaning he could not require the Justice Department to maintain a prosecution it had decided to drop. DOJ SEEKS TO VACATE JAN 6 CONVICTIONS IN SWEEPING MOVE TIED TO TRUMP ORDER "Because the decisions to issue the Executive Order and to abandon this prosecution—even after the Government secured convictions for serious crimes relating to the attack on the Capitol on January 6—are solely the Executive's, no one should mistake the Court's granting of the Government's motion for its agreement with those decisions," Kelly wrote. Pezzola, who was convicted of assaulting police, robbery and destroying government property, was found guilty of stealing a Capitol Police riot shield before using it to smash a Capitol window, creating what prosecutors said was the first breach point through which hundreds of rioters entered the building. He was acquitted of seditious conspiracy but convicted on multiple other felony counts. Meanwhile, Nordean, Biggs and Rehl were convicted of seditious conspiracy and several other felonies related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, including conspiracy to obstruct Congress' certification of the 2020 presidential election, obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and destruction of government property. FORMER INDIANA REP STEPHEN BUYER RECEIVES FULL PARDON FROM TRUMP FOR 2023 INSIDER TRADING CONVICTION The Justice Department first moved in April to vacate the convictions and dismiss the case against the four men, arguing that doing so was "in the interests of justice" in light of President Donald Trump's Jan. 20, 2025, executive order commuting their sentences and issuing full pardons to former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio and hundreds of other Jan. 6 defendants. The D.C. Circuit had already erased the men's convictions before returning the case to Kelly's courtroom to consider the Justice Department's request to dismiss the indictment. "There is little mystery about why the Government is moving to dismiss this case, or whether dismissal is in fact what the Executive seeks," Kelly wrote. "President Trump's views about the prosecution of those who attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6—whether those views are based on fact or fiction—are well known, as is his intention to extend clemency to them." Kelly cited longstanding precedent holding that charging decisions belong to the executive branch and that judges cannot reject a dismissal simply because they disagree with the government's reasoning. LEGAL WAR ON TRUMP’S AGENDA GAINS FIREPOWER AS FEDERAL LAWYERS DEFECT TO DEMOCRATS And because the convictions had already been vacated and prosecutors have broad authority to decide whether to pursue criminal charges, Kelly said he lacked the power to force the Justice Department to continue the prosecution. "Indeed, it is hard to see how any course other than granting the motion in full could make practical sense. Denying the motion would not somehow revive the convictions that the Court of Appeals vacated," Kelly wrote. "Nor would denying it mean a retrial would follow, because the Court lacks the authority to compel the Executive to pursue a prosecution, full stop—but especially when an executive order explicitly requires that the Government seek dismissal with prejudice." But Kelly sharply rebuked the actions of the Jan. 6 rioters, calling it an attack on the people, Congress, and the "Constitution's mechanism to facilitate the peaceful transfer of power." "Moving forward, if this Nation's experiment in self-government is to last another 250 years, the American people—no matter their partisan preferences—will have to act together to preserve, protect and defend that miracle through our constitutional framework," Kelly wrote. Tarrio, who was also pardoned for criminal charges stemming from his role in the Jan. 6 riots, celebrated Kelly's dismissal on X. "We took the worst they threw at us the raids, the solitary, the lies and we stood tall," Tarrio wrote. "Trump dropped the pardons and now the rest is crumbling. Justice is SERVED! Proud Boys don't lose. We WIN. This is OUR victory. THANK YOU PRESIDENT DONALD J TRUMP and all of you that fought for us!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a526d97c2ca79de23665126 House Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank te 2026-07-11T16:21:43.215Z House Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., claims to have been detained by Israeli settlers armed with U.S.-made firearms while visiting the West Bank. Khanna and his team were surrounded by a group of West Bank settlers near the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta on Wednesday, his office told The New York Times. The settlers were armed with American-made M4 machine guns, Khanna's office said. When soldiers from the Israeli Defense Forces arrived, Khanna claimed they sided with the settlers. The situation only defused after Israeli police officers arrived and dispersed the settlers and their vehicles blocking the U.S. congressional group's path, according to the Democrat's office. DOZENS OF DEMS FLIP ON ISRAEL, VOTE TO BAN ARMS SALES IN PROTEST OF IRAN WAR The Times first reported details of the alleged incident on Saturday.  Reached by Fox News Digital, a representative for Khanna's team said she could confirm the details reported by the Times, without offering further comment. Khanna also spoke to Reuters about what allegedly transpired. "I'm certainly probably the first American politician who's been detained by the IDF and Israeli settlers," Khanna said in a Reuters video. "We were at a village that Israeli settlers had destroyed," Khanna said. "And these hoodlums come in with machine guns, an M4, an American-made machine gun, and they detain us. They block off the road, and then they call the IDF and the IDF is on their side, not on the side of the Americans." WATCH: GOP SENATOR WARNS 'HAMMER-AND-SICKLE' POLITICS WILL DEFINE DEMOCRATS' 2028 PRIMARY Khanna, a frequent critic of Israel and potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, claimed the incident reframed his thinking on a potential White House run. "I'm strongly considering it," he told Reuters on camera of a potential U.S. presidential run, "and I'm more resolved to consider it after this trip. We need a new moral direction in our party. A new moral vision that respects the dignity and human rights of people around the world." Khanna added to the Times, "No American would support this if they knew the details of what was going on here." The Israeli military told Reuters that troops and police officers intervened after receiving a report of settlers blocking vehicles near the village of Khirbet Zanuta. "Upon their arrival, the troops dispersed the Israeli civilians and allowed the vehicles to continue on their way," the military told Reuters. Fox News Digital also reached out to the IDF for more information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a526d83c2ca79de2366511d Trump administration subpoenas NY Times journalists in grand jury leak probe tied to Air Force One report te 2026-07-11T16:21:23.765Z Trump administration subpoenas NY Times journalists in grand jury leak probe tied to Air Force One report The Trump administration has subpoenaed several journalists at the New York Times following their report surrounding security concerns over the president’s new Air Force One aircraft, the paper announced. The legal action comes after the new jet, a newly retrofitted Boeing 747-8 gifted to President Donald Trump from Qatar, took its inaugural flight earlier this month. The subpoenas were issued to the journalists — identified as Eric Lipton, Julian E. Barnes, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt — on Friday and seek to require those served to testify before a grand jury in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, the paper said. NEW AIR FORCE ONE TAKES FLIGHT AS TRUMP UNVEILS REVAMPED PRESIDENTIAL AIRCRAFT The Times added that federal agents delivered some of the subpoenas directly to the reporters’ homes. "The appearance of federal law enforcement agents on the doorstep of news reporters should shock the conscience of any American who believes in the Constitution and the press freedom it protects," David McCraw, the Times’ top lawyer, said in a statement. Earlier this week, Trump flew on the new aircraft to a NATO summit in Turkey, but later departed for the Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base in Suffolk, England on an older Air Force One jet. TRUMP EXPLAINS WHY HE'S FLYING OLD AIR FORCE ONE BACK TO DC The Qatari-gifted plane also flew to Mildenhall, where Trump then moved to that aircraft for his flight to Joint Base Andrews. In an article published earlier this week and citing anonymous sources, the Times reported that the last-minute swap was made under the recommendation of the Secret Service, and added the $400 million retrofitted jet did not possess specific security and countermeasure technology. The switch came as the U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran and Tehran after a ceasefire with Iran fell through, prompting questions surrounding the jet as Turkey and Iran share a border. TRUMP SAYS HE'S IRAN'S 'NO. 1' TARGET AS RENEWED CONFLICT RAISES ASSASSINATION FEARS Trump has since denied any security concerns surrounding the jet, instead posting on Truth Social that the Mildenhall stop was conducted so service members stationed on the base could view the new aircraft. According to the Associated Press, when asked on the flight if the plane swap was made in response to security concerns involving Iran, Trump replied, "I have a threat all the time. I’m No. 1 on their list." In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Department of Justice doubled down on the legal escalation, while vowing that the reporters themselves are not being targeted by the administration. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "Every administration has addressed the crime of leaking national security information. To the extent that we have to investigate breaches of national security, that's something that we will continue to do," the DOJ spokesperson said. "To be clear, reporters are not the targets, those leaking classified information are. We value and appreciate the important role that the press plays in this country, but DOJ also plays an important role to make sure that the people entrusted with our nation's secrets do what they're supposed to do with that information, which means not sharing classified information," the statement continued. The statement concluded, "We recognize there may always be natural tension there, but we are not going to ignore the law and stop investigating the people who work in the administration and think it's okay to leak classified information impacting national security." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a526b28c2ca79de236650ba ‘An Arizona we can afford’: De Los Santos on freezing data center tax breaks and fighting GOP power plays te 2026-07-11T16:11:20.611Z ‘An Arizona we can afford’: De Los Santos on freezing data center tax breaks and fighting GOP power plays House Minority Leader Oscar De Los Santos, D-Laveen, spent his second year as minority leader navigating a divided government at the Arizona Legislature. He helped negotiate a bipartisan budget that freezes new data center tax subsidies for three years and includes tax cuts aimed at middle-class Arizonans. In a recent interview with the Arizona Capitol Times, De Los Santos reflected on the session’s wins, losses and unfinished work. The questions and answers have been edited lightly for style and clarity. Are you happy with how this session has turned out? By and large, yes. When we came into the session, House Democrats had one goal, and that was to fight for an Arizona we can afford. I know that the caucus went to the mat for that and went to the mat for working families and to take on corporate greed and to protect peoples’ healthcare. I think, given the political circumstances where Republicans control the Legislature, we delivered in many ways.  How significant is it that Arizona is the only state with a three-year moratorium on data center subsidies? It’s a huge deal and that shows the power of the House Democratic caucus.  Is Arizona more affordable as a result of the actions of this Legislature? Thanks to what House Democrats have fought for, Arizona will be a little more affordable for working families, but I want to be clear that there is still trouble coming from Washington.  Democratic leaders on sine die night said they felt like being held hostage by Republicans when they moved House Concurrent Resolutions 2040 and 2048 through the Legislature. Tell me what you make of the display of legislative authority that night. It’s shameful and the people who are really being held hostage were the people of Arizona. This was a retaliation against a state citizens’ initiative. Hundreds of thousands of everyday Arizonans trying to create change, coming together one-by-one to collect signatures to take on the waste, fraud and abuse in the voucher program. The Republican response, instead of letting democracy play out its course, was to try to hold the people of Arizona hostage by referring those additional ballot measures that are misleading, and frankly, used military families as pawns in a game.  You had some other key budget wins. Tell me about those. The Republican budget tried to cut 40,000 peoples’ healthcare. We saved that healthcare and stopped that from happening and for some people, that could be life-saving. Republicans also included no money for H.R 1 mitigation. These are funds that if we don’t invest them, hundreds of thousands of people could either lose Medicaid access or lose SNAP because we simply don’t have the people in place and the systems in place to help Arizona navigate the new red tape that H.R. 1 implements. One of the things that’s really overlooked is the Sun Bucks program. That is a program that helps feed hungry children and the return on investment for the state here is incredible.  With many Arizonans concerned over the federal government’s immigration enforcement, what can you do as state legislators to keep the federal government in check? Follow the money. If you look at the budget, there are zero dollars going to Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda and zero dollars going to ICE. That is something I’m very proud of. Republicans repeatedly over the course of the session tried to pass a number of bills that would force state and local officials to cooperate with the mass deportation agenda. Those bills did not become law and I’m thankful to the governor for vetoing them. I’m thankful to the House Democrats for fighting against those proposals. What message do you have to Arizonans about our water situation and the sustainability of our state for the generations to come? If you want good water policy, we need to elect more Democrats. Republicans at the Legislature are blocking common sense, bipartisan groundwater reforms. Rep. Chris Mathis, the ranking member of the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee, worked with Senate Democrats, Governor Hobbs, local Republican elected officials, local farmers, local ranchers and environmentalists to craft a bipartisan, commonsense groundwater solution that everyone was on board with except one key group of people. Republican politicians at the Capitol have single handedly blocked the most important groundwater policy that the state of Arizona could enact.  Arizona has one of the most bipartisan legislative bodies in the country as far as party alignment goes, yet there’s about a 20:1 ratio, according to the Center for Effective Lawmaking, of Republican bills being heard vs Democrat bills being heard. Is that fair to Arizona voters? No it’s not and it’s very sad that Republicans will instantly and immediately kill bills purely because of the letter next to the name of a lawmaker. That is the sign of a corrupt and broken hyperpartisan system that is more focused on party politics than it is delivering for the working class people and middle class people in Arizona. If you look at other legislatures who have similar makeup or where Democrats hold even less power, more Democratic bills go through. When you have a shared government, it could be the opportunity to show the country what bipartisanship can look like.  As the United States turns 250, what is the one piece of unfinished work we must finish by its 300th birthday — and what part of it is Arizona’s to take on, from where you sit? When the founders came together to build this nation, they were imperfect in their execution, but the fundamental idea of every person in this country having an equal say in our democracy and together governing ourselves is still an ideal we should aspire to. It is one that we have never met. One of the biggest barriers there is with money and politics and the corrosive influence of large corporations that make huge campaign contributions. It is something that is a major problem now and I think it is one of the biggest barriers in building an affordable country and an affordable state.  What was your most fun moment of the session?  I really love negotiating the budget. It is the moment in which I think Democrats collectively have the most leverage and it’s the biggest task we have. It is the only constitutional task we have.  Most disappointing?  We have all of these really good bills that don’t even get the chance of a hearing. It’s very sad and it’s frustrating because in other states and in some legislatures, every bill is entitled to a hearing. That’s not the case in Arizona, so you don’t even get to make your case for why paid family and medical leave is important. You don’t even get to make the case for why holding big pharmaceutical companies accountable is important.  Final thoughts? To the business community, Republicans have really stabbed them in the back. The Republican budget eliminated important incentives for Rio Nuevo. It would have decimated an important business district in Tucson simply because they don’t like Tucson. It would have eliminated important tax incentives for solar and renewable energy. The post ‘An Arizona we can afford’: De Los Santos on freezing data center tax breaks and fighting GOP power plays first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a526b14c2ca79de236650b1 Steve Montenegro reflects on compromises, victories and unfinished business te 2026-07-11T16:11:00.644Z Steve Montenegro reflects on compromises, victories and unfinished business In his second year as Arizona’s House speaker, Rep. Steve Montenegro, R-Goodyear, helped lead a bipartisan budget deal that includes President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and passed the Legislature with a supermajority of votes. In a recent interview with the Arizona Capitol Times, Montenegro discussed the recent legislative session and reflected on this year’s activities from lawmakers.  The questions and answers have been edited lightly for style and clarity.  Are you happy with the way this session has turned out? Very happy. Everything we set out to do at the beginning of the session without our majority plan and with our members, we were able to accomplish. It took a lot of hard work.  How significant is it to get full tax conformity with the state budget? You could take a look at both sides of the aisle. Everybody was at least willing to say it’s a good thing to have these tax cuts for Arizona. The center stage for the session became how can we deliver affordability to Arizonans and we set out as a Republican caucus to zero in on affordability by bringing back more hard-earned tax dollars to Arizonans. We wanted to deliver the full tax cuts afforded to us, given to us in that Big Beautiful Bill, House Resolution 1, and even the Democrats called it the Middle Class Tax Cuts.  There were some other big budget wins for Republicans on cutting unfilled government jobs and social benefit requirements for healthcare and food assistance, right? Tell me about those. This was the underappreciated conversation in the whole budget process. Part of delivering affordability and having good financial stability in the state is making sure those dollars that are coming from taxpayers are wisely spent and they’re used for the purposes that Arizonans intended for them. We placed some reforms in there that dramatically reduce fraud, waste and abuse, including semiannual redetermination checks and removing self-attestation from the process. We’re not going to take just anybody’s word when we know this area has wasteful spending. That way, Arizonans tax dollars are being used to help people who need it — children, the elderly, the vulnerable — we have to make sure they are the priority for those programs. Is Arizona more affordable as a result of the actions of this Legislature? As a result of the actions of Republicans. If you look at the type of legislation that Democrats introduced, it was taking more money from Arizona to try to put together programs that they said would help Arizona. The governor wanted to raise fees and taxes by $655 million. Their vision is to have the government be the referee of how affordability works. Republicans said no. We want to cut government spending, reduce the tax burden on Arizonans and deliver more money back to their pockets. Democrats have criticized Republicans on sine die night for attempting to kill the Empowerment Scholarship Account reform citizens’ initiative by advancing House Concurrent Resolution 2048 to voters’ ballots this November. Tell me why that measure, which intends to protect military families’ access to private school vouchers, was important for Republicans to take up on the final day of session? We’ve drawn a line in the sand saying we’re going to protect parents and kids’ education. Giving parents school choice and allowing them to be the ones making a decision is non-negotiable. They know what’s best for their own child and government needs to get out of the way and let parents be the ones who make those decisions. We want to make sure ESAs survive in Arizona for the long run. If you look at the deal Democrats sought for a special session, it’s the exact same thing they said no to on sine die night. They have to own that their ESA measure is careless and dangerous because it targets every family in Arizona, including vulnerable families, families with special needs, and military families. What we wanted to do was prevent that measure from going up and we provided them an opportunity to agree on a measure, but they said no. So we sent the military families referral up because we wanted to try and help some families if their awful measure makes it through. Then they throw it back against us and say we’re using military families. Are you kidding me? What message do you have to Arizonans about our water situation and the sustainability of our state for the generations to come as we face potential Colorado River cuts? There is no question about how important water is and how much we’re going to fight for Arizona’s interests. We are prepared to make our case if we need to in court. We are prepared to go to war for Arizona and we’re going to win. We want Arizonans to know that we’re going to be OK. The lower basin states, which includes Arizona, provide 75% of the economic activity and we use the least amount of water. Arizona has been the gold standard for conservation of water. The upper basin states have not done their part. They’re looking to penalize us for something they have not been able to do and we’re not just going to let that happen.  What’s been the biggest challenge operating under a divided government? It’s the noise of political bickering. There’s different visions for Arizona and I think sometimes the noise prevents us from actually presenting vision. There’s a lot of individuals who claim to know and just say things, but it creates noise and mud and confusion. Truth always rises to the top, so you just have to stay the course and ground yourself in truth. Arizonans are smart and we are unique. We are the original Wild West, so I trust Arizonans to cut through that noise.  As the United States turns 250, what is the one piece of unfinished work we must finish by its 300th birthday — and what part of it is Arizona’s to take on, from where you sit? As a nation, there are some serious questions we have to answer for ourselves regarding our energy situation and how we are going to produce for the future. Arizona could be a huge part of that. If we start looking at some things we can do to produce energy, small module reactors and geothermal — Arizona could have a global impact.  What was your most fun moment of the session?  The super cage. We were able to put together a process to work through our budget, and that ended up being dubbed as the super cage. The budget process was more collaborative this session and we brought in more people to the table from our caucus and our Appropriations Committee’s ideas became central. With the Senate, we produced a framework that’s sound, inclusive and considers different sectors of the economy and Arizona families — and the governor agreed.  Most disappointing?  I’m a school choice guy, but not being able to cross that finish line with a bill that protects parents and kids was disappointing to me. Now we’re going to be able to save ESAs with the ballot referral, but not being able to cross that finish line earlier was the most disappointing part of session for me. Final thoughts? We trust Arizonans. What is Arizona going to look like in the next two to four years? Will it be like California and New York? Or will it be like Arizona with that innovative vision of being the master of your own destiny. That’s what the original West represents and we trust Arizona to continue that vision. The post Steve Montenegro reflects on compromises, victories and unfinished business first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a526b00c2ca79de236650a8 LHUSD School Board retires Navaretta's gavel in her honor te 2026-07-11T16:10:40.726Z LHUSD School Board retires Navaretta's gavel in her honor The Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board will honor the life and legacy of 24-year school board member Jo Navaretta by retiring the gavel she once used while she served the district. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52667cc2ca79de23665011 ESPN analyst stepping away after getting arm amputated as AG investigates wild accusations te 2026-07-11T15:51:24.172Z ESPN analyst stepping away after getting arm amputated as AG investigates wild accusations The Matt Miller-ESPN saga took another turn this week with Miller himself providing an update. First, some background. Miller, an NFL Draft analyst for ESPN, was involved in a life-threatening car crash last month. Details of the crash have been sparse, but we do know Miller suffered several serious injuries, one of which led to an eventual arm amputation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The former Bleacher Report analyst posted on X about the ordeal on June 23, saying he "was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital." "As a result of the accident, I sustained significant injuries, including multiple fractures and broken ribs. I also underwent a life-saving amputation of my left arm," he continued before eventually mentioning a GoFundMe campaign created for him. Around the time of the accident, a Reddit thread also went viral with several fans accusing Miller of suspicious dealings in his fantasy football leagues. According to the popular fantasy football platform "Sleeper," Miller was the commissioner of 91 fantasy leagues last season alone. Dozens of fans who at one time played in a league organized by Miller came forward, and they all had the same story. Miller would allegedly start a league. He would advertise the league. He would claim that a portion of the proceeds for the league would go to some charity. And then, according to several accounts, he would go largely silent after the league started and after the league ended, with players in said league going months without a payout ... if they got one at all. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS "Anyone in a league run by ESPN’s Matt Miller and not get paid as a winner?" the Reddit thread said. "He has ghosted ours since the championship and provided 0 communication on what funds went to charity/providing payouts to the winners. I’ve seen a few others in the same boat and wanted to see if this is a wider spread problem than a couple leagues." That post caught fire, and things quickly went south for Miller. It also didn't help that his GoFundMe had quickly surpassed that original $10,000 goal and was revised to $55K. It really didn't make things better when several players told the outlet Awful Announcing that they had since been paid after the accident, and after the GoFundMe had been created. Anyway, everything came to a head earlier this month when the Missouri AG confirmed to Awful Announcing that it had "an open investigation into this issue." "The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is now soliciting complaints directly from anyone with relevant information, including those who are not Missouri residents," the outlet said. "A consumer complaint can be filed online or by phone through the Consumer Protection team at 800-392-8222." Miller remains in the hospital, and has not commented on any of this yet. That doesn't mean he's oblivious, though. The longtime draft analyst took to X (Twitter) on Friday to offer an update, saying he was stepping away from ESPN to recover, but also limiting who could comment on his post. "A quick update: The surgery to remove my left arm was successful with hopes of an eventual prosthetic replacement. Similarly, the femur and patella surgeries were also successful and the fantastic surgery team was able to save my left leg," he said. "To best focus on my healing and recovery, I’m stepping away indefinitely and will be placed on leave from ESPN. Thank you to all for the prayers and thoughts; please keep them coming." "Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Get well soon, Matt," wrote Adam Schefter. "Speedy recovery. I still remember when I was coming out of college how much you supported me," added former Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas. "It was like everything you said turned out to be true. Hopefully I can do the same for you boss." Schefter and Thomas were two of only 11 people who replied to Miller's latest post because it was safeguarded with an "Only some accounts can reply" tag. Every single reply was positive, which was a stark difference from Miller's previous updates about his accident, which were open to the public. Those posts were flooded with comments about the ongoing investigation and a Reddit thread. As for that GoFundMe? It's been paused at $51,000. And now everyone is caught up on the wildest story of the NFL offseason. Stay tuned! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a526423c2ca79de23664fb5 Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland te 2026-07-11T15:41:23.498Z Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood. This week's quiz spotlights celebrity vacations and big transformations. Can you get all 5 questions right? 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/6a5261cac2ca79de23664f54 Meta Verified scam threatens Facebook deletion te 2026-07-11T15:31:22.825Z Meta Verified scam threatens Facebook deletion A message like this can make your stomach drop. It looks like it came from Meta, uses the company logo and threatens your Facebook account. That scary mix is exactly why this scam works. Angela wrote to CyberGuy after receiving the warning: "Forwarding a screenshot of a threat I got on Facebook... It looks suspicious! I tried following the prompts and think it's a scam. Just reporting to you because you're the cyber guy!" GLOBAL SCAM CRACKDOWN LEADS TO 276 ARRESTS Angela was right to be suspicious. The screenshot has nearly every warning sign of a Facebook phishing scam, from a misspelled account name to a suspicious PDF attachment. Let's break down what this message is really trying to do and how you can spot the trap before it steals your login. Free live CyberGuy class: Sick of Spam? Join us July 22 Join us Wednesday, July 22, at 1 PM ET for a free CyberGuy Live class that will help you cut down on robocalls, spam texts, junk email and other unwanted messages. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will walk you step by step through simple ways to filter spam, clean up your inbox and recognize the messages that could put your personal information at risk. No technical experience is needed. You’ll also receive our spam-stopping checklist, and every registrant will get a link to the class recording afterward. Reserve your free spot today at CyberGuyLive.com The message claims to be a "Meta Announcement" and says your Facebook account "will be closed in the future." It then accuses your profile of unusual activity, including fraud and harassment. That language is meant to scare you into acting fast. Scammers know that losing access to Facebook can feel personal, especially if you use it for family photos, business pages, groups or Marketplace. So, they lead with the biggest threat they can: your account may disappear. However, the message gives no real details. It does not name a specific post. It does not show a case number. It does not explain where the alleged violation happened. Instead, it throws out vague accusations and hopes panic takes over. Look closely at the chat name. It says "Meta Verrified" with an extra "r." That typo is one of the biggest red flags in the screenshot. Scammers often create fake pages with names that look close to official brands. They count on you reading quickly, especially when the message sounds urgent. The page also uses the Meta logo, which can make the warning feel official. Still, a logo means very little. Anyone can copy a company logo and add it to a profile photo. The name, message quality and delivery method tell you much more. This warning appears inside a Messenger chat. That alone should make you pause. If you receive a serious account warning, do not trust a random chat message or attached file. Open Facebook yourself through the app or by typing the address into your browser. Then check your account status, notifications or support inbox from inside your account. That extra step helps you avoid fake links, fake PDFs and look-alike pages built to steal your password. The screenshot shows Messenger's note about end-to-end encryption. Scammers may benefit from that because it can make the chat feel safer. The encryption note only describes how the chat is protected between participants. It does not confirm that the sender works for Meta. A scammer can still send you a phishing message inside an encrypted chat. So, do not let that security language lower your guard. The message says, "We regret to inform you that your Facebook account will be closed in the future." That is strange phrasing for an official account enforcement notice. It also says Meta suspects your account "has been hacked or that you are impersonating someone else." Those are very different issues. A hacked account means someone may have broken into your profile. Impersonation means someone may be pretending to be another person. The message combines both claims without evidence. That broad wording helps scammers cast a wider net. No matter what you worry about, the message has a threat that may feel possible. APPLE AI SECURITY UPDATE PROVES HACKERS MOVE FAST The message says Meta will permanently delete your account "If we do not hear from you within 24 hours." That deadline is the hook. Scammers want you to react before you think. They want you to open the PDF, tap a link, enter your password or share a security code. Real account problems should still be handled carefully. A legitimate warning does not require you to trust a random attachment inside Messenger. The attachment is labeled "Facebook Account Support Center.pdf." That name sounds official, which is exactly the point. A PDF can contain a phishing link, a fake appeal form or instructions that push you to a scam website. In some cases, files can also lead you toward harmful downloads. Do not open attachments from unknown Messenger accounts, even if the file name sounds like customer support. If you already opened it, do not enter any passwords, codes or payment information from anything inside that file. A fake Meta warning works because it targets something you may use every day. Your Facebook account can include years of photos, contacts, memories and private messages. If you manage a business page, the stakes feel even higher. Scammers may be after your Facebook password. They may also want your two-factor authentication code, your page admin access or payment details tied to ads. Once they get in, they can lock you out, message your friends or run scams from your account. That is why one fake warning can create a lot of damage. If you tapped the attachment, followed the prompts or entered any information, treat it as urgent and secure your account from inside Facebook directly. Open the Facebook app > tap Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center > Password and security > Change password > choose your Facebook account > enter your current password and create a new one. Use a password manager to create and save a strong, unique password you have not used anywhere else. In the Facebook app , tap Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center > Password and security > Two-factor authentication > choose your Facebook account > select an authentication app or security key and follow the prompts . An authenticator app or security key gives you stronger protection than a text message code. In the Facebook app , tap Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center > Password and security > Where you're logged in > choose your Facebook account . Review the devices, browsers and locations listed . Tap any session you do not recognize, then choose Log out . You can also select multiple sessions and log them out at once. In the Facebook app , tap Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center > Personal details > Contact info . Review every email address and phone number listed. Remove anything you do not recognize, then make sure your own email address and phone number are current. Open the email account connected to Facebook and change that password, too. Then turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for that email account. If a scammer controls your email, they may be able to reset your Facebook password. If you entered payment information, contact your bank or card company right away. Ask them to watch for suspicious charges and replace the card if needed. If you downloaded anything, run strong antivirus software on your device. This can help catch malicious files, unsafe downloads and hidden threats that may have come from the PDF. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com Open the Messenger app > open the scam conversation > tap the sender's name at the top > scroll down > tap Report or Something's wrong if shown > choose the closest reason , such as scam or impersonation > submit the report . Then go back to the same profile screen > tap Block > choose Block messages and calls or Block on Facebook . In Messenger , go to Chats > press and hold the scam conversation > tap Delete > tap Delete again to confirm. Note: Meta's Messenger Help Center says deleting a chat removes it from your chats, but it does not remove it from the other person's inbox. WHAT SCAMMERS DO THE WEEK YOUR SPOUSE DIES A message like this is meant to rush you, so the safest move is to slow down, verify the warning inside Facebook and protect your account before clicking anything. Never trust a Facebook account warning that arrives through a random Messenger chat. Open Facebook yourself and check your account from there. Spelling errors are a major warning sign. In Angela's screenshot, "Meta Verrified" has two r's, which immediately makes the message suspicious. A Meta logo can make a fake account look official, but scammers can copy logos easily. Always judge the message by the sender name, wording, attachment and where it asks you to go. A file name can look official while still leading you into a scam. Avoid opening PDF attachments from unknown support accounts, especially when they claim your account will be deleted. Meta will not need your password or two-factor authentication code through a Messenger chat. If someone asks for a code, treat it as a scam. A 24-hour deletion threat is designed to make you panic. Scammers use deadlines because they want you to act before you verify the message. A password manager can help you avoid typing your Facebook password into a fake website. It also makes it easier to use a strong, unique password for every account. Strong antivirus software can help protect your device from malicious links, unsafe downloads and hidden threats inside suspicious files. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com A data removal service can help reduce how much of your personal information is available online. Scammers often use exposed details to make phishing messages feel more believable. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com Angela did the right thing by trusting her gut. This message looks official enough to scare someone, but the details fall apart quickly. The misspelled name, vague accusations, 24-hour threat and PDF attachment all point toward a phishing attempt. The goal is to make you panic long enough to hand over access. If a warning ever claims your Facebook account is about to be deleted, do not click from the message. Go straight to Facebook, check your account there and lock things down before a scammer gets a second chance. Have you ever received a fake Meta, Facebook or Instagram warning that looked official enough to make you click? 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/6a525f36c2ca79de23664ed9 Trump-Appointed Judge Reluctantly Grants Dismissal of Proud Boys Case te 2026-07-11T15:20:22.828Z Trump-Appointed Judge Reluctantly Grants Dismissal of Proud Boys Case Judge Timothy J. Kelly, a federal judge in Washington, noted that he had little choice but to accept the Trump administration’s move to end the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a525d1bc2ca79de23664e91 Rosie O'Donnell escalates feud with Trump, predicts president isn't healthy enough to live through 2028 te 2026-07-11T15:11:23.304Z Rosie O'Donnell escalates feud with Trump, predicts president isn't healthy enough to live through 2028 Rosie O’Donnell predicted President Donald Trump "won’t survive that long" when asked if she would make good on her promise to leave the country until the 2028 election. The fierce Trump critic made the remark while appearing on CNN’s "The Lead with Jake Tapper" on Friday, where she said the president’s "demise is visible" while pointing to unsubstantiated claims regarding his health. "When you posted about leaving the U.S., you said you might return when, ‘It's safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America.’ Does that mean that when Trump leaves office, presumably in January 2029, you'll come back — or it depends on who wins the election in 2028?" Tapper asked. ROSIE O'DONNELL CALLS TRUMP A CONMAN, NARCISSIST AND A PSYCHOPATH IN RARE PUBLIC APPEARANCE "Well, I don't think, Jake, that he is going to survive that long," O’Donnell said. "All the medical doctors that you can get accurate opinions of what's happening to him because his demise is visible and apparent to everyone who is not willfully blind." O’Donnell went on to point to an incident earlier this week, in which Trump appeared to refer to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as "Putin" while at this week's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. "I mean, he called Zelenskyy, ‘Putin,’" O’Donnell added. "He makes the kind of mistakes that you would forgive at Thanksgiving dinner, but you would never let grandpa cut the turkey — because it might be dangerous because he doesn't know what he's saying." WHITE HOUSE FIRES BACK AFTER 'SLOB' JB PRITZKER SAYS TRUMP IS SUFFERING FROM 'DEMENTIA' Tapper then piled onto O’Donnell’s comments, referring to comments made by Trump moments later in which he appeared to call Iran the "Islamic Republic of Japan." "Don't forget to refer to the Islamic Republic of Japan, I think, as well," Tapper said. "Correct," O’Donnell replied. "I mean, we can sit here and name them. There are so many obvious understandings of his dementia and how it's taking over." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment on O'Donnell's comments.  ROSIE O'DONNELL OPEN TO RETURNING TO 'THE VIEW,' LAMENTS 'THEY HAVEN'T ASKED ME' O’Donnell moved to Ireland in January 2025 with her teenage son after Trump won reelection in 2024, citing the changing political climate and her longtime feud with the president. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Trump later blasted the comedian in two separate Truth Social posts, while threatening to revoke her citizenship. "Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship," he wrote in July 2025. "She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!" He later doubled down on his claims in September 2025, writing, "She is not a Great American and is, in my opinion, incapable of being so!" In June, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said during his show that he asked O'Donnell, among others, if she would guest host his show during his two-month vacation, framing the choice as a "special treat" for Trump. "I asked one of his all-time favorites — Rosie O’Donnell, to be here to keep the hits coming," Kimmel said. O'Donnell will host for a week, beginning on August 17, according to Entertainment Weekly.  – Fox News' Hanna Penreck contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a525ac4c2ca79de23664e0d Harry Kane and Erling Haaland set for FIFA World Cup quarterfinal duel as England eye moneyline win te 2026-07-11T15:01:24.362Z Harry Kane and Erling Haaland set for FIFA World Cup quarterfinal duel as England eye moneyline win I really don't think that FIFA could have asked for a better group of eight teams to be in the World Cup quarterfinals. They are going to eliminate one of the best teams in the sport with this game, and one of the more popular teams or players remaining, but they still have gotten some of the more familiar people and teams to where they want them. Today's game between Norway and England should be among the better matchups of the tournament. Norway has one of the most popular players in the entire World Cup. It also seems like the entire world has adopted Norway as one of their favorite team. The row is going wild, people are chanting Skol, and I don't know about you, but I've seen about a million Erling Haaland clips on TikTok lately. Haaland is one of the more entertaining players in the sport, and it seems like he genuinely has fun playing and interacting with the crowd. He is still in the Golden Boot conversation and has established himself as one of the best goal scorers in the world. ENGLAND STUNS MEXICO 3-2 IN INSTANT WORLD CUP CLASSIC, HANDS TEAM FIRST WORLD CUP LOSS AT ESTADIO AZTECA If you need evidence of that, go back and watch him play in his last game against Brazil. Haaland basically played dead for a while and then got into position and headed in a goal. Then he booted a goal through a defender's legs and into the back of the net. It was remarkable to watch. Before that, they took down the Ivory Coast 2-1. Their lone loss of the World Cup came in a game they didn't play anyone significant - namely, Haaland - against France. Their first two games weren't against overly difficult opponents, but they still took advantage of the matchups and won 3-2 over Senegal and 4-1 over Iraq. England has had a much more difficult path to get to this game. They have built a strong team, mostly led by Harry Kane, who has done his fair share of goal scoring in this World Cup. Kane has six goals, and Jordan Bellingham isn't all that far behind at four. The 1-2 punch is something that Norway does not have. England hasn't looked elite in most of the games, but if you watched the Mexico game, and more people than in the history of the World Cup did, you saw just how smart and talented they can be. ENGLAND'S JORDAN HENDERSON UNDERGOES SURGERY AFTER SUFFERING FRACTURE WHILE CELEBRATING WIN OVER MEXICO The Mexico game will be one that will be remembered forever. Perhaps that is because they had to play a man down for almost 30 minutes, and then England was on defense for what seemed like the entirety of the time. In the end, they escaped with a 3-2 win. Prior to that, they struggled against Congo before Kane scored two late goals. In the Group Round, they looked better, but didn't face a ton of tough competition. They beat Panama 2-0, played Ghana to a draw, and defeated Croatia 4-2. There are two stars in this game in Kane and Haaland. Let's just assume they cancel each other out. I think that's a fair assumption to make. I could see both of them scoring or both not scoring. I think they will get the attention and be double-teamed as much as possible. That does mean that they need to rely on other players to win this for them. England will be without Jarell Quansah, who received the red card (unless it is rescinded). However, the team still has Bellingham, who has been very strong, especially lately. I think the better and smarter team is England. Norway is the feel-good story, but when it comes down to it, I think England will come out victorious. Haaland isn't someone to doubt, but the totality of the teams leads me to take England on the 90-minute moneyline. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52587fc2ca79de23664d9b Kieran J. Woll Redefines Modern Espionage Fiction With a Thriller That Asks What Happens When the Enemy Is Everywhere and Nowhere te 2026-07-11T14:51:43.237Z Kieran J. Woll Redefines Modern Espionage Fiction With a Thriller That Asks What Happens When the Enemy Is Everywhere and Nowhere Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52586bc2ca79de23664d92 Kieran J. Woll Redefines Modern Espionage Fiction With a Thriller That Asks What Happens When the Enemy Is Everywhere and Nowhere te 2026-07-11T14:51:23.274Z Kieran J. Woll Redefines Modern Espionage Fiction With a Thriller That Asks What Happens When the Enemy Is Everywhere and Nowhere Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5255fec2ca79de23664c5a Coconino County lowering flagstaff to half-staff in honor of firefighter Nick Hutcherson te 2026-07-11T14:41:02.357Z Coconino County lowering flagstaff to half-staff in honor of firefighter Nick Hutcherson The 27-year-old Hutcherson, who was assigned through the Kaibab National Forest, died while fighting the Knowles Fire in Colorado. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5255eac2ca79de23664c51 Flagstaff hits first 90-degree day as rain finally returns to the forecast te 2026-07-11T14:40:42.373Z Flagstaff hits first 90-degree day as rain finally returns to the forecast The total of 13.67 inches for the water year is now just 0.21 ahead of normal and the calendar year’s 4.49 inches is 4.00 inches below normal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5255d6c2ca79de23664c48 High Country Running: Unknown Runner sprints onto Flagstaff scene te 2026-07-11T14:40:22.410Z High Country Running: Unknown Runner sprints onto Flagstaff scene What makes a town the best running town in the country? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a525177c2ca79de23664bb3 Roger Goodell among notable sports figures donating to ex-NFL kicker Jay Feely’s Trump-endorsed House bid te 2026-07-11T14:21:43.177Z Roger Goodell among notable sports figures donating to ex-NFL kicker Jay Feely’s Trump-endorsed House bid Jay Feely spent years in the NFL trying to deliver in high-pressure moments. Now, the former kicker is facing a different kind of pressure point as Republicans look to protect their slim House majority in November’s midterm elections. Feely hung up his cleats after the 2014 season, closing a career that still leaves him 30th on the NFL’s all-time scoring list. He later spent several years covering games as a broadcaster before making the jump into politics. Feely announced his bid for one of Arizona’s congressional seats last year and is running as a Republican candidate in the state’s first Congressional District. His campaign has since drawn financial backing from several prominent sports figures. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NBA great Charles Barkley, who spent four years of his Hall of Fame basketball career with the Phoenix Suns, have both donated to Feely’s campaign, according to public data from the Federal Election Commission. Records show Goodell made two donations last June, one designated for the primary and the other for the general election. Each contribution totaled $3,500. Individual donors are allowed to give up to $7,000 to a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives or the Senate per election. GOP VOTERS PICK TRUMP-BACKED NOMINEE IN BATTLE TO FLIP CRUCIAL HOUSE SEAT Feely also picked up an endorsement from President Donald Trump earlier this year. Feely's campaign website describes the 50-year-old as a "proud conservative and staunch supporter of (Trump)" who aims to "fight for border security, protect our freedoms, and put America First." David Schweikert has represented Arizona’s first Congressional District since 2011, but he is now running for governor. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and longtime broadcaster Jim Nantz, who worked with Feely at CBS, also contributed to his campaign. Then-Ravens head coach Jim Harbaugh donated $2,500 to Feely’s campaign last September. The Bidwill family, which owns the Cardinals, has given a combined $17,000 to Feely’s campaign through donations from Michael, Nicole and Tim Bidwill. Feely began his NFL career in Atlanta before later playing for the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals. He closed out his pro football career with the Chicago Bears. CHICAGO BEARS LEGEND BRIAN URLACHER SLAMS ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS AS TEAM PREPARES TO LEAVE STATE Feely pointed to support from people outside his political lane as a reflection of his character and the relationships he has built. "It's just been an honor for me to be around the NFL for 25 years and to get a chance to meet the people," Feely said. "To have this sport for me to meet these people who may disagree with me politically, on a number of the issues politically, somebody like Arthur Blank, who's the owner of the Falcons..." Feely told The Arizona Republic. "When I reached out to him, he said, 'Jay, we disagree politically on so many issues, but I trust your heart, so I'll donate to your campaign to support you.' " Feely’s political platform also extends into college sports, where he has called for tighter regulation of NIL if elected. The National Republican Congressional Committee said in an April press release that Feely’s campaign raised $740,000 in the first quarter of 2026. Election commission records showed he had an estimated $1.25 million as of late March. Feely faces a competitive primary against Joseph Chaplik and John Trobough. Chaplik was previously elected to the Arizona House of Representatives, and Trobough is a technology executive. Arizona voters will go to the polls on July 21. Feely went undrafted out of Michigan in 1999 before making his NFL regular-season debut with the Falcons in 2001. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a525124c2ca79de23664b7a OpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper into households te 2026-07-11T14:20:20.749Z OpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper into households ChatGPT is hiring a dedicated product manager to build experiences for families, caregivers, and older adults, according to a job posting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a524f45c2ca79de23664b58 WATCH: GOP senator warns 'hammer-and-sickle' politics will define Democrats' 2028 primary te 2026-07-11T14:12:21.531Z WATCH: GOP senator warns 'hammer-and-sickle' politics will define Democrats' 2028 primary FIRST ON FOX: One Senate Republican warned that the "radical leftist" surge in the Democratic Party today will be the roadmap for Democrats in 2028, when candidates will jockey for the White House. "You get this hammer-and-sickle wave we saw in New York — that is not going to be an isolated incident," Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., told Fox News Digital. "That is a flashing red light. It is a red flag." "Their primaries now are going to be dominated by these people who want to go to war with Western civilization," he continued. "I mean, I'm not making this up, this is what they say they want to do. And so their [2028] presidential primary will be defined by this ideology." MAMDANI-BACKED SOCIALISTS LOOK TO TAKE NEW YORK PLAYBOOK NATIONWIDE AFTER PRIMARY VICTORIES Several insurgent progressive and far-left candidates have toppled more moderate incumbents in primary contests during this midterm election cycle. In New York City, as Schmitt pointed out, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s chosen candidates made a clean sweep in June. Two incumbents, Reps. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., and Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., were felled by progressives with the Mamdani stamp of approval — Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier, respectively. And in the race for the majority in the Senate, one of the most notable far-left candidates is Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, who is locked in a messy primary fight with Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. DEMOCRATS' CIVIL WAR HEADS TO MICHIGAN, WHERE PROGRESSIVES FACE BIGGEST TEST YET IN HIGH-STAKES SENATE SHOWDOWN Schmitt contended that it was Democrats’ position on immigration, in particular, that was defining their policies and candidates moving forward. "I think they've just decided that their only chance of being successful electorally is through their immigration policy, and so, they've completely dismissed the arguments of Bill Clinton and even Harry Reid," Schmitt said. "I mean, it sounds crazy to even say that, but they were at least, I guess what you would make a centrist argument on that they've totally abandoned." Specifically, Senate Democrats are bucking an old policy that was once championed by former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. In the 1990s, Reid pushed legislation that would have changed birthright citizenship — just like how Schmitt and other Republicans are doing now after the Supreme Court’s decision upholding birthright citizenship earlier this month. DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA LEADER SAYS ‘MANY’ IN GROUP WOULD BE 'THRILLED' AT AOC IN 2028 Schmitt said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who was mentored by Reid, was on notice by his own party given the further left the political winds were blowing. His main political adversary could be one of the poster children of the progressive movement: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. "You know, Chuck Schumer, if he survives to even be minority leader again, you know, next term, there's just no way he's not going to have a primary challenge by AOC or somebody else," Schmitt said. "I mean, I think he's probably going to chair the ‘AOC for president campaign’ so … she doesn't run against him, but there's going to be somebody else. And the money and the energy on the Democrat side right now are these radical leftist communists." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a524f32c2ca79de23664b4f Seattle cleaned up for the World Cup but only while the world was watching, commentator says te 2026-07-11T14:12:02.080Z Seattle cleaned up for the World Cup but only while the world was watching, commentator says Seattle impressed World Cup visitors with cleaner streets and polished public spaces, but once the final whistle blew, the city's open-air drug crisis quickly returned to view, prompting one Seattle commentator to argue officials merely moved the problem out of sight rather than solving it. "Addiction didn’t get better over those few weeks," Charlie Harger, host of Seattle's "Morning News" on KIRO Newsradio, wrote in a Wednesday op-ed. "Mental illness didn’t vanish. Permanent supportive housing didn’t suddenly fix what it has failed to fix here for years. People got moved. People got pushed away from the corners where a visitor might see them. I understand why the city did it. But if moving them is all we did, we didn’t solve a thing. We managed the view." Harger said that the city has nothing to show for the "billions" it has spent to address the crisis. Seattle hosted six World Cup matches at Lumen Field, home of the city's Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. DEMOCRATS REPORTEDLY FORCED TO 'GRAPPLE UNCOMFORTABLY' WITH WORLD CUP SUCCESS UNDER DONALD TRUMP "Too many on the left have confused tolerance with compassion, as if letting someone use fentanyl on a sidewalk is kindness," Harger said. "Too many on the right are right to demand order, but sometimes talk as if removal alone is a solution. I don’t buy either one. It would be nice if either were demonstrably true." Harger continued, "They’re not. We’ve spent a decade and billions of dollars on one, and the overdose count went up every year. The places that tried the right’s version just moved the same people to a different sidewalk." According to Seattle.gov, in 2024, the city of Seattle spent $153.8 million on homelessness services through its Human Services Department. SPENCER PRATT SAYS HIS POLICY WILL FORCE HOMELESS OUT OF LA AND INTO CITIES LIKE SEATTLE In 2023, KOMO News reported that while the city spent almost $1 billion on homelessness in over a decade, "the number of unsheltered people continues to rise." A Seattle Times opinion piece reported in June that King County has roughly 16,000 people experiencing homelessness on a given night. "I look at this like a dad, because I am one," Harger wrote. "When I pass somebody curled up in a doorway, gray-skinned and staring at nothing, the politics are the last thing I care about. The first thing I think is that this person was once four years old. Somebody packed their lunch. Somebody checked under the bed for monsters. Somebody looked at that kid and saw a whole life coming." "That kid is dying by inches in front of a Walgreens now, and we’ve built a whole vocabulary to talk ourselves into believing that watching it happen is the kind thing to do," he continued. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: CHICAGO COP KILLED AFTER SUSPECT RELEASED UNDER SAFE-T ACT As a parent, Harger said he would not approach the crime and homelessness crisis the way his city is. "I can’t get there," he said. "If that were my son in the doorway, I wouldn’t want the city to guard his right to die in it. I’d want someone to go get him. Inside. Dry. Clean long enough to remember who he was before the drug ate it. Call that cruelty if you want. Any parent who’s ever pulled a kid out of that hole calls it love." Fixing the crisis, according to Harger, has less to do with compassion and more to do with accountability. Fox News Digital reached out to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a524f1ec2ca79de23664b46 Christie Brinkley says she's rethinking soulmates after four marriages te 2026-07-11T14:11:42.620Z Christie Brinkley says she's rethinking soulmates after four marriages Christie Brinkley is singing a different tune these days. The "Uptown Girl" muse opened up about her approach to aging and finding love in a new interview with Social Life magazine for its latest cover story. The supermodel told editor Devorah Rose that she's rethinking what it means to live happily ever after. "I'm a believer in soulmates," the 72-year-old told the outlet. "But I don't know if they last forever in the way that I thought they would." VALERIE BERTINELLI SAYS SHE’S ‘REALLY SCARED’ OF DATING, ISSUES WARNING ON 'VULNERABILITY' "I also believe that soulmates can transform and still be soulmates even though it’s not the romantic soulmate anymore," the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl added. Brinkley has been married four times. She married French artist Jean-François Allaux in 1975 when she was 21. The couple divorced in 1981. Before marrying Billy Joel, Brinkley was in a relationship with French race car driver and Moët & Chandon heir Olivier Chandon de Brailles. The two met in 1982, and Chandon died at age 27 in 1983. Brinkley has since described his death as one of the most heartbreaking experiences of her life. WATCH: CHRISTIE BRINKLEY OPENS UP IN NEW MEMOIR ‘UPTOWN GIRL' Brinkley married Joel in 1985, and they divorced in 1994. Later that year, she married real estate developer Richard Taubman, though they divorced in 1995. In 1996, she married architect Peter Cook. Their marriage ended with a highly publicized divorce in 2008. Today, Brinkley is embracing life on her own terms. "I think that with age you get ... freer," she told the outlet. "You do what you wanna do when you wanna do it. I think that there’s a freedom that comes with age and that’s quite wonderful. ... You know what you like. You know what you don’t like. And you don’t feel like you have to put up with the stuff that you don’t like anymore." "Of course, my life has had a million ups and downs, highs and lows, tragedies and scandals and all of the above," she said. "But I think that throughout it all, I’ve always been grateful for wherever I am in the moment. I always say that I’m happiest in the moment." In 2025, the star told The New York Times that she's a "fool for love." "I’m too trusting," she admitted when asked about what she'd learned from her marriages. "I’m a fool for love. That love takes work. Sometimes you need to rely on experts. I wish I could have found ways to save some; I wish I hadn’t married others." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I always believed in soulmates," she told the outlet. "I thought I had four of them. Now I'm not sure. Maybe I had my two soulmates with Jean and Billy. Maybe I rushed out of my marriage to Jean. Maybe I should have tried to make it work longer with Billy. I did start to wonder if maybe it's me — if I was unlovable." When asked, she clarified, "I’m not unlovable, but the relationships I was in made me feel unloved. I have enough self-esteem to know that in the right arms, I’m lovable. And I wasn’t loved correctly. One loved my money more than me. Another loved his drink more than me. Another loved young women more than me. And in my first one, I loved my freedom more than him." Her first husband, Allaux, was the one she said she left for her "freedom." She said it was "love at first sight" with him and that while their marriage was successful for years, it ended in a "slow dissolve." "I got married too young. I started to feel constrained and regretted being tied down," she admitted. Joel is the ex-husband she wrote about in her memoir, "Uptown Girl," as the one who "loved his drink more than me." The singer has been open about his past struggles with addiction, and Brinkley wrote that "booze was the other woman." She said of their marriage, "When you become the bad cop, it’s over. If we had been older when it happened, maybe we could have figured it out." As for the ex who "loved my money more than me," Brinkley was referring to her third husband, Taubman. "Ricky was a larger-than-life character who married me for my money," she claimed. "Our relationship was complicated by the fact that I was pregnant, and I wanted to make the right decisions. The relationship came on the heels of my divorce from Billy, which I was devastated about." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The ex she said "loved young women more than me" was Cook, who had an affair while married to Brinkley. "I was married to a stranger who had other lives. I had three children. I wanted to protect them from the fallout and from their life being blown apart. The divorce lasted for years. It was agonizing." In her memoir, she called her relationship with Cook "one of the most tormented experiences I’ve ever had." Today, Brinkley says she hasn't given up hope of embracing romance again. "I find love is the strongest thing in the whole world, and we are surrounded with love," she previously told Fox News Digital. "There are so many kinds of love: love for our friends, love for our families, love for nature and love for people that protect nature." "I just feel like my life is so full of love. And so, I think if there's a romantic love that comes along as well, it would be wonderful. But I also feel very content and happy with the life that I have right now, and I consider my life to be very full of love." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a524f0bc2ca79de23664b3d Rising costs force beloved amusement park to make toughest decision after 50 years te 2026-07-11T14:11:23.172Z Rising costs force beloved amusement park to make toughest decision after 50 years A beloved California amusement park is preparing to close its gates for good after more than 50 years of family memories, birthday parties and first dates. Fiesta Village Family Fun Park in Colton is permanently closing after its final public operating days on July 10 and 11 — and it's thanking generations of guests who made the attraction part of their family traditions. "After more than 50 years of serving the Inland Empire, Fiesta Village Family Fun Park will be closing its doors," the park wrote in a message shared on social media and its website. ICONIC DISNEYLAND ATTRACTION MUST SWITCH TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO COMPLY WITH BLUE STATE'S EMISSIONS STANDARDS "This decision has not been easy. For decades, Fiesta Village has been a place where families gathered, friendships grew and memories were made." The family-owned attraction first opened in 1974 and has been operated by Michelle and Patrick O'Brien since 2002, reports noted.  Over the years, the park expanded beyond its original mini-golf courses, go-karts and water slides to include amusement rides, laser tag and a roller skating rink. Co-owner Michelle O'Brien told SFGATE that rising operating costs and declining attendance ultimately made it impossible to keep the park open. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "The economics of the amusement park industry and what we're doing have changed dramatically," O'Brien told the outlet. "We've just reached a point where continuing simply wasn't sustainable." The owners also told SFGATE they had hoped to find a buyer willing to keep Fiesta Village operating but were unable to do so. Patrick O'Brien said there was "just no interest." Fox News Digital reached out to Fiesta Village Family Fun Park for comment. The announcement prompted an outpouring of memories online from former visitors who recalled growing up at the park. "We used to take field trips there," one Reddit user wrote. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "I wonder how many people had first dates there? I did a couple of times," another commenter said.  "Remember going to the arcade/batting cages/miniature golf with my uncle when I was a kid. And my daughter just went there for an end-of-school trip. Sad to see it go," one user added. In its farewell message, Fiesta Village invited families to return one last time before the attraction closes. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We invite you to bring your family and friends to celebrate Fiesta Village one last time, to laugh, play and create one final memory together," the park said. "Thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives and your family traditions. We will always cherish the role Fiesta Village has played in bringing people together." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a524cb4c2ca79de23664af6 Fire, smoke kills tourism in Sedona te 2026-07-11T14:01:24.108Z Fire, smoke kills tourism in Sedona Businesses, city officials say Sedona is safe but brace for a rough month “Sedona’s open for business” is the message the Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau is sending to the world as the Pocket Fire has engulfed 27,451 acres with 73% containment, and 1,148 personnel as of Friday, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a524a5fc2ca79de23664a7b Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau hop for good luck together in new TikTok video post te 2026-07-11T13:51:27.912Z Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau hop for good luck together in new TikTok video post Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are both hopping for good luck. In a recent TikTok shared by the 41-year-old singer, she can be seen lip-syncing to the song "Watch It Burn" as she and members of her crew jump up and down in the background. "Ancient texts say that if you hop to this song you will get 1,000 years of good luck," she wrote in the caption. Among those jumping for good luck was the former Canadian Prime Minister, who was all smiles as he hopped across the screen, with his arms down at his sides. KATY PERRY FORCED TO CANCEL BELGIUM FESTIVAL SET HOURS BEFORE TAKING THE STAGE DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER Trudeau, who wore a green T-shirt and khaki pants, smiled as he locked eyes with Perry in the center of the frame. "Justin Trudeau finally living his teenage dream 💖," one fan wrote in the comments section, while another added, "I love seeing Trudaddy jumping around, looking all lovestruck at Katy💕🥰." A third fan added, "From one Canadian: it’s nice to see Justin looking genuinely happy again. Life’s too short not to enjoy the good moments." The couple recently made their red carpet debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, at the premiere of Perry's film, "Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris," nearly a year after they first sparked romance rumors. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I feel like a more grounded person in so many aspects of my life," she told People at the premiere of the film. "I am very in love. And actually, that show was after I met the love of my life and so I felt very anchored by that because I'm a little bit like a rainbow kite." Perry and Trudeau were first spotted together in July 2025, when they were seen sharing a meal together at Le Violon in Montreal while she was there on tour. He was later spotted at one of her concerts with his daughter. She later hard-launched their relationship on Instagram in December 2025, sharing pictures of their time together in Tokyo, Japan. The carousel of photos showed the two of them smiling cheek-to-cheek with trees in the background, and black-and-white footage of them trying sushi. Their relationship began after Trudeau and his ex-wife Sophie separated in 2023 after an 18-year marriage, and Perry and her ex-fiancé, Orlando Bloom, called off their engagement in July 2025. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting," representatives confirmed to Us Weekly at the time. "They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is – and always will be – raising their daughter with love, stability, and mutual respect." The former couple share a 5-year-old daughter, Daisy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5245aac2ca79de236649ce Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders get emotional during official fittings, Ric Flair's weekend advice & sausage! te 2026-07-11T13:31:22.381Z Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders get emotional during official fittings, Ric Flair's weekend advice & sausage! It's Saturday, the sun is trying to come up, and my weekend starts as soon as I pump out this edition of Screencaps, so let's get after it. Let's get rolling with news that the NFL season is close. How close? The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders went through their official fittings on Friday, where the ladies get the official knot in their tops that cheerleaders around the world dream of. Watch the emotions pour out as these cheerleaders realize their lives are about to change, and they're about to spend 10 weeks of their lives (no way the Boys make the playoffs, right?) dancing for Dak and CeeDee Lamb. I'm trying to figure out what the equivalent of this would be for men. I guess this would be similar to the feeling a guy has the first time he sits in a brand new Dodge Ram, or F-250. I've never sat in the driver's seat of a brand-new truck, but I have to assume for red-blooded American men, that feeling has to be amazing as you realize you've climbed the financial mountaintop. WWE SUPERSTAR NIKKI BELLA HAS A NEW BOOZY JOB TITLE AND COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS GO ABROAD If you didn't know, the newest season of "America's Sweethearts," the Cowboys' cheerleader documentary, is on Netflix right now. As in the past, I'm completely fascinated by the whole process of selecting a team and the amount of time the cheerleaders train for a 10-game season. Based on what I'm watching, the cheerleaders put in more work than Dak. And it's more militant. It's also better than "Hard Knocks." Yes, I said it. Give me the DCC CEO Kelli ripping some young blonde for missing a kick to the point the cheerleader is in tears. It's probably time for Trump to give Kelli a medal of freedom for her contribution to society. I'm serious. And then have all 36 cheerleaders dancing on the South Lawn as a kickoff to the 2026 season as one more tribute to America 250. 📩 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 – Beer Guy Neil in Cleveland asks: I'm not asking for nonspon content, but you have mentioned about your results with the purple pillow. Can you give me a rec because my neck is killing trying me trying to get restful sleep. Kinsey: I use the Purple Harmony. #notsponsored. I bought the damn thing. It was originally purchased for Mrs. Screencaps, but she determined it made her neck sit up too far, so I took it and I haven't used any other pillow since. The pillow stays cool, keeps its form and I definitely toss and turn much less with this pillow. Also, when I go to hotels, I immediately notice garbage pillows. I get that the price is high, but I haven't had to go looking for Costco pillows in nearly three years. I like where you guys are taking me with the travel ball dads series Keep the content coming where the dads are sweating the action. Sweating what the D3 coaches think of their sons. I like the dad with his hands on his hips. You can tell he's ultra-stressed as we close in on mid-July and the tournament season is wrapping up. In our game on Thursday night, the opposing team had six dads serving as coaches of a REC TEAM. SIX DADS. There were 17 players and five coaches in the dugout. One of the dads had to stand behind the fence because there wasn't room for him in the dugout. He was also the total d-bag dad that came to me with all sorts of special rules he wanted us to agree to. I'll say it again: #MakeRecBallGreatAgain It's not all bad news for Chuck after the first round of the American Century. He's -6, which is good for 62nd place. John O'Hurley is in last, where Chuck used to live, at -30. Yes, -6 is better than -30 in this scoring system. Chuck went 45-46 during his Friday round. Keep in mind, double bogey is your friend at this tournament. We don't honestly know how bad some of these guys are. O'Hurley had just three holes under double bogey. How would I handle this situation? Lee in Tampa asks: What’s the protocol here, Coach? Kinsey: I like to think that I would have calmly separated the boy from the ump and then the opposing coach would've calmly come in to take care of the discipline. That said, I'm with the guy in the blue. The "Get out of here" message might've been a little loud, but he instantly comes in to take charge over a kid carrying an aluminum bat. Am I crazy to think we're talking about 13 or 14U kids here. There's a boy walking off the field who's huge. He could be 12, but I'm thinking we're up a grade here. Thank God I never had anything like this during our season. I did see a coach unload on an 18-year-old umpire during a game I was watching. The opposing coach then spoke up and told the guy to chill out which could've spilled over, but it didn't. I think you guys are starting to see why I'm gravitating towards cross country with Screencaps Jr. I can pop open a lawn chair, turn on music, relax, the event takes like 12 minutes to complete and then we go on with our Saturdays. Moms and dads: If you have a boy or girl trying to figure out a sport to participate in, encourage cross country. Thank me later. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM ################### That is it on this Saturday with the baseball season over. I don't even know what to do with myself. Mrs. Screencaps said something about running new drip lines to her flowers. I'm also thinking it's time to get the boys out to the driving range. Let's go have a good one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5243a2c2ca79de2366497a Trump's EPA chief pushes back on climate skeptics being labeled 'science deniers' te 2026-07-11T13:22:42.367Z Trump's EPA chief pushes back on climate skeptics being labeled 'science deniers' EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argues that climate projections represent a range of possible outcomes — not certainties — and warned against labeling those who disagree with them as "science deniers." "When someone looks at 2050 or 2100 and they say ‘This is exactly what the sea level is going to be. This is what the temperature is going to be,’ it doesn't acknowledge correctly that there really is a range from the optimistic to the pessimistic," the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head told Fox News Digital. Zeldin’s comments at the Great American State Fair on Thursday come as he was asked what climate predictions made during under President Joe Biden's administration he believes have been disproven by new evidence. BIDEN-ERA ENVIRO RULE ACCUSED OF STRANGLING TRUCKERS, SQUEEZING AMERICANS LANDS ON TRUMP CHOPPING BLOCK Rather than take a the layup on the former president by citing a specific prediction, he argued that climate projections, especially those decades in the future, should be interpreted as evolving estimates that need to be regularly updated as new data emerges. "Relying on present day facts rather than bad assumptions from the past is incredibly important," Zeldin insisted. "Every day that goes by we learn what the reality is at that point in the future, and we're able to compare it to what the predictions are," he added. Zeldin emphasized the importance of hearing out newer perspectives on climate change, alluding to the idea that using both long-term forecasts and current real-world data can more accurately estimate the present implications and impacts of climate change. BIDEN-ERA ENVIRO RULE ACCUSED OF STRANGLING TRUCKERS, SQUEEZING AMERICANS LANDS ON TRUMP CHOPPING BLOCK He argued that people who disagree with these climate projections, which could possibly reflect outdated research or data, should not automatically be labeled "science deniers." "I don't think it's a good idea that if someone disagrees with someone else's prediction of exactly what the temperature's gonna be in the year 2100, that all of a sudden that person is just automatically some science denier," Zeldin said. "Hear them out," he advised. "Maybe they have an opinion on some other study that they looked on, or other studies they looked on, because there really is a range of predictions, especially when you look further in the future." BIDEN-ERA ENVIRO RULE ACCUSED OF STRANGLING TRUCKERS, SQUEEZING AMERICANS LANDS ON TRUMP CHOPPING BLOCK The Trump administration has moved to revisit several climate-related regulations, including efforts to reconsider the EPA's 2009 Endangerment Finding, which serves as the legal basis for many federal greenhouse gas regulations, as well as other greenhouse gas emissions rules. Since taking over the EPA, Zeldin has spearheaded re-evaluating the agency's 2009 Endangerment Finding and is revisiting a number of climate-related regulations adopted under previous Democratic administrations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52438ec2ca79de23664971 DNA technology leads to arrest in 1988 killing of Orlando woman after nearly four decades te 2026-07-11T13:22:22.911Z DNA technology leads to arrest in 1988 killing of Orlando woman after nearly four decades A North Carolina man has been charged in the 1988 killing of an Orlando, Florida, woman after advances in DNA technology helped investigators identify a suspect nearly four decades after the case went cold, police said. The Orlando Police Department announced Thursday that Willie J. Carpenter was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service North Carolina Regional Task Force on charges of first-degree murder in the death of Diane Matthews. Matthews' remains were found Sept. 8, 1988, inside the downtown Orlando answering service where she worked. FLORIDA MAN WHO CONTACTED POLICE ABOUT 1987 KILLING ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO COLD CASE Police said the injuries to Matthews' face were so severe she was initially unrecognizable, and a co-worker identified her by her hair. Detectives collected fingerprints and biological evidence from the crime scene and conducted numerous witness interviews, but DNA technology was not routinely used in criminal investigations at the time. Although investigators preserved the evidence and continued pursuing leads, no suspect was identified, and the case eventually went cold. FLORIDA DEPUTIES SOLVE COLD CASE MURDER AFTER NEW DNA EVIDENCE AND WITNESSES EMERGE, POLICE SAY The investigation took a significant turn more than two decades later when Carpenter's DNA was entered into the Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS, following an unrelated arrest on charges related to a sexual offense in North Carolina with an underage female, police said. Investigators identified Carpenter's DNA as a potential match to biological evidence collected during the Matthews homicide investigation. Detectives interviewed Carpenter in 2013, but he denied knowing Matthews and declined to provide a DNA sample. DNA FROM SODA BOTTLE ALLEGEDLY LINKS MASSACHUSETTS WOMAN TO 1985 MURDER OF 'BABY BOY DOE' When investigators interviewed Carpenter again in 2024, he voluntarily provided a DNA sample. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement conducted additional testing on the sample, producing results in 2025 that further strengthened the evidentiary link between Carpenter and biological evidence recovered from the crime scene, police said. Detectives then spent months reviewing the evidence, consulting with prosecutors and eliminating other potential suspects before seeking an arrest warrant this year. Carpenter was taken into custody without incident and remains in North Carolina pending extradition to Florida. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Orlando Police Department for additional information, including court records and details surrounding the investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52437bc2ca79de23664968 Taylor Hicks admits life after winning 'American Idol' was 'a lot tougher than it seems' te 2026-07-11T13:22:03.456Z Taylor Hicks admits life after winning 'American Idol' was 'a lot tougher than it seems' Winning "American Idol" made Taylor Hicks an overnight star, but the singer says life after the confetti fell wasn't nearly as glamorous as many fans imagined. Nearly two decades after capturing America's vote in 2006, Hicks reflected on the realities of sudden fame, revealing the biggest misconception about winning one of television's most popular singing competitions. "It is a lot tougher than it seems," Hicks exclusively told Fox News Digital. COUNTRY STAR GABBY BARRETT SAYS SHE 'SLEPT IN THE CAR' BEFORE 'AMERICAN IDOL' CHANGED HER LIFE "I think opportunity creates luck. But with a little faith and a little luck, you can accomplish your dreams." The 49-year-old Birmingham, Alabama, native — known to millions as the leader of the "Soul Patrol" during his winning season — has spent years building a career that has included sold-out concerts, a Las Vegas residency, Broadway performances and television hosting. WATCH: TAYLOR HICKS REFLECTS ON TOUGH REALITY AFTER 'AMERICAN IDOL' WIN Looking back on the whirlwind that followed his victory, Hicks pointed out one lesson he wished someone had shared before his life changed overnight. MIRANDA LAMBERT DELIVERS STRAIGHT-SHOOTING ADVICE TO RISING COUNTRY STAR IN SURPRISE BATHROOM ENCOUNTER "Well, 20 years is a long time to be in show business, but if I could look back and somebody would tell me some advice, I would probably say, 'Be patient and trust in God.'" Despite finding music success, Hicks said staying grounded has been key to navigating the entertainment industry. He credited his Alabama upbringing and his parents for keeping him focused on what matters most. TAYLOR HICKS CREDITS FAITH AND BLUE-COLLAR BIRMINGHAM ROOTS FOR KEEPING HIM GROUNDED AFTER 'AMERICAN IDOL' WIN "One trait that my parents taught me and my values is to stay grounded and make sure that you are nice to others," Hicks said. "Karma's a real thing, so be nice, be sweet and be happy." While Hicks has spent years building a career beyond "American Idol," he shared with Fox News Digital that faith, perseverance and staying true to his roots have helped him weather the highs and lows that came with winning one of television's biggest talent competitions. Hicks had spent years performing locally before taking a shot at "American Idol" at age 29 — a decision that would instantly change the trajectory of his career. But Hicks said today's aspiring reality TV stars face a far more crowded battlefield than he did when he auditioned nearly 20 years ago. "Luckily for me, 'American Idol' was the only game in town," Hicks previously told Fox News Digital. "I think the last talent show that was on television was 'Star Search.' And once 'Idol' became so successful, I think 'America's Got Talent,' 'So You Think You Can Dance.' There's all these entities that kind of popped up that you really have to compete for now. So I think it is tougher for contestants on shows like that, because they're kind of spreading the love." Hicks remains grateful for the doors his "American Idol" victory opened. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The Mirror" singer knows firsthand that success in the spotlight can be unpredictable. Looking back at the moment he was crowned champion, Hicks said he would have given his younger self one important piece of advice. "The first thing that I would tell myself right when I won 'American Idol' is enjoy the wave as much as you can because in this business, sooner or later, it's going to crash, and you've got to catch another one." Hicks also reflected on America's history and the stories of those who helped shape it. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER As part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration, the "American Idol" winner performed "Nineteen," a tribute honoring young Americans who answered the call to serve following the September 11 terrorist attacks. WATCH: TAYLOR HICKS SHARES WHY AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY DESERVES CELEBRATION For Hicks, the milestone represents a chance to recognize how far the country has come while looking ahead to the future. "Well, I think we've come a long way as a country. From where we started, from our Founding Fathers to this point, this is an amazing time in history for our country and we all should be proud that we've made it to 250, and here's to 250 more," Hicks told Fox News Digital. Hicks is also keeping busy on the road, with several upcoming appearances on his schedule. The country singer is set to perform at Flora-Bama Lounge on July 11 before heading to North Haven, Connecticut, where he will host the Connecticut Country Music Festival on Aug. 1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a524368c2ca79de2366495f Vanilla Ice reveals how a Hawaii time management course convinced him to stop voting te 2026-07-11T13:21:44.001Z Vanilla Ice reveals how a Hawaii time management course convinced him to stop voting Rob Van Winkle, better known as Vanilla Ice, explained why he doesn’t vote during a new episode of "Hang Out with Sean Hannity." "I don't vote," the rapper told host Sean Hannity. "My opinion means nothing. I'm just Vanilla Ice." Vanilla Ice rarely speaks publicly about politics and recently defended his decision to perform at the Freedom 250 concert, which critics characterized as political. VANILLA ICE EXPLAINS WHY HE WILL ALWAYS 'RAISE THE FLAG' AT HIS SHOWS AFTER DOUBLING DOWN ON FREEDOM 250 SHOW He said his participation was rooted in his love for the country, though the concert was ultimately canceled due to weather. 🔍 Got a story tip? Email nora.moriarty@fox.com The "Ice Ice Baby" singer said a lesson he learned during a time management course in Hawaii influenced his decision not to exercise his right to vote. "I don't vote because I went to that course, and they said, 'They don't pay you to go vote. They don't pay you to form an opinion of anybody. They don't pay you to go stand in line or drive over there in the car and the gas. And all that time adds up.'" BILLY BOB THORNTON PUSHES BACK ON CELEBRITY ACTIVISM: 'I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT POLITICS' Vanilla Ice said the instructor then told the class, "You just wasted nine years of your life," before asking attendees whether they would take back that time if they could. "Everybody raised their hand in the course. And they go, 'Now what would you do?'" Vanilla Ice said before explaining that the instructor asked how they would instead spend the time they used to vote. 📲 More stories at @newswithnora on X "One guy is like, 'I'll just have a piña colada on the beach for that time and have better time than that crap.' And then some people are like… 'I could have spent more time with my family, I could have been horse-jumping with my daughter.'" BLACK CROWES FRONTMAN CHRIS ROBINSON’S PAST CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS RESURFACE AFTER HALTING PATRIOTIC CHANT The 58-year-old entertainer said the class reminded him that time is precious and that is why he chooses to spend his time doing things he loves rather than voting. "I could've done so many more things, instead I'm doing that? How did I get lured into that?" he said. Vanilla Ice said his tendency not to take life too seriously is one of the reasons he stays out of politics. "Anything I've even said, I don’t take it serious," he said. "This is just food for thought. That's kind of the way I view things." The latest episode of "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" with Vanilla Ice can be found on YouTube, Spotify and Apple. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a524354c2ca79de23664956 Shotzi Blackheart fires back at WWE star Matt Cardona's comment about who the 'Indy God' is in pro wrestling te 2026-07-11T13:21:24.552Z Shotzi Blackheart fires back at WWE star Matt Cardona's comment about who the 'Indy God' is in pro wrestling The title of "Indy God’ on the pro wrestling scene outside of the major companies is a title that has been taken seriously since Matt Cardona was winning belts across smaller promotions. Cardona took that title to heart as he reinvented himself following his release from WWE in 2020. He dominated the indies, winning multiple championships in companies like Game Changer Wrestling, House of Glory, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, World Series Wrestling and others. But when he re-joined WWE in 2025, the "Indy God" title, presumably, had to be passed down. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL He told Fox News Digital previously that he didn’t think anyone, right now, was the so-called "Indy God" but named pro wrestling stars like Shotzi Blackheart, Richard Holliday and Ben Bishop as wrestlers who have emerged as some of the top wrestlers on the scene. When mentioned of those comments, Shotzi believed that Cardona knew she was the "Indy God" now. "I think he knows that I am. Like, come on," she told Fox News Digital. "Like, I know that he was signed by the time the polls came out for the independent wrestler of the year, PWI's independent wrestler of the year. But I beat him by a lot. By a lot. So, yeah, I think like the fans know it. I've beaten him in the ring. I beat him in the magazine. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "And I think he's just got to say it. He's just got to admit it. Like he keeps trying to say, ‘Oh man, I mean maybe like also Ben Bishop and Richard (Holliday).’ No, shut up! It's Shotzi Blackheart and you know it. Like come on. Like we created something really special on the indies. Not a lot of people are doing really big storylines that like really mean something and he has to admit we created something special and I'm the ‘Indy God.’ I'm everywhere." To her credit, Shotzi has been everywhere. In the spring, Shotzi wrestled dozens of matches around the world. She then took Major League Wrestling by storm, winning the MLW Women’s World Championship. She’s also set to get back on the independent scene when she participates in a 10-woman battle royal to determine Awesome Championship Wrestling’s No. 1 contender for the women’s championship. The match will take place next week at Indypendence Day in Poughkeepsie, New York. Shotzi also holds the House of Glory Women’s Championship and Atomic Legacy Wrestling Women’s Championship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5240fbc2ca79de236648f9 Dr Oz reveals 3 free ways to boost your health — no medication required te 2026-07-11T13:11:23.016Z Dr Oz reveals 3 free ways to boost your health — no medication required Being healthy doesn’t have to require a hefty price tag. Some of the most beneficial habits are actually completely free, according to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., Oz shared three "super simple" health tips that Americans can apply now without spending a dime. "The best health advice I can give is super simple," he said. "There's nothing healthier than having a good time with the people that you care about." DR OZ LINKS OBESITY TO CHRONIC DISEASE SURGE, SAYS GLP-1S CAN 'JUMPSTART' BETTER HEALTH Spending time with loved ones can bring tangible health benefits, especially when paired with activities like eating a meal together or doing something active, according to the doctor. "Do the things that bring you an inner sense of calm so you can sleep at night," he said. "That all comes along with being social." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER According to Oz, 50% of the human brain is designed to read the face of the person next to you. "We wouldn't waste that brain power if it wasn’t important," he said. "We're supposed to be social. We're supposed to interact with others, so spend time doing that." Some traditionally "healthy" habits like dieting may help to promote certain health benefits, but Oz cautioned that dieting can also "make you feel lonely." "We celebrate around food," he said, adding that people can stay socially connected while also maintaining healthy habits. Adequate sleep is one of the most powerful ways to improve your health — and it doesn't cost a thing. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Reducing the stress in your life so you can sleep is probably the single best way, especially as you get older, [to stay] youthful," Oz advised. "You can try to spend money on medication, but I’m not aware of any that work as well as the natural sleep hygiene tools," he added. These tools include making the room you’re sleeping in as dark as possible, keeping the temperature cool and avoiding screens before bed. The comfort of a loved one — or even a pet — can also contribute to better sleep, Oz added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Do the things that we know allow us to sleep with more comfort," he said. When it comes to eating healthier, Oz said the approach is "pretty straightforward." "Eat real food that comes out of the ground," he recommended. "These wholesome, real foods are what your brain is looking for," he said. "It's looking for nutrients, not calories." Oz used nuts as an example of a nutrient-rich, natural food, which he described as "so valuable as a health tool." "Nuts, which are baby trees, basically, have tons of nutrients," he said. "Yeah, they’ve got calories, but they’ve got so many nutrients in them that it's without question one of the wise things you can do to make your brain healthy." "If your brain's healthy, it'll stop feeding your mouth." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a523a0ac2ca79de236647f4 WATCH: Early Graham Platner critic unloads on 'unapologetic' Senate candidate in scathing rebuke te 2026-07-11T12:41:46.500Z WATCH: Early Graham Platner critic unloads on 'unapologetic' Senate candidate in scathing rebuke As Democrats scrambled to abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner, after a rape allegation against him torpedoed his insurgent campaign, one progressive lawmaker said it "was a very easy call" to never back him in the first place. Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., had no endorsement to rescind, having been among a small handful of Democrats who publicly warned against Platner amid growing controversies, even as much of the party continued embracing him. "I’m relieved. I'm sure Mainers are relieved. He disqualified himself," Dean told Fox News Digital in an interview after Platner announced his intent to drop out of Maine’s Senate race. He later officially dropped out Friday evening. "Suspending his campaign, he took no accounting for himself," Dean said, referring to Platner's 11-minute exit video, in which he fiercely denied the allegations and blamed the Democratic establishment for forcing him from the race. EXPLOSIVE SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATION ROCKS PLATNER CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF KEY DEADLINE IN CRUCIAL SENATE RACE "That's not the kind of person we want as a senator," she continued. "I don't care if you're a Republican or a Democrat." Dean's comments echoed a viral CNN interview in early June, when she described the rapidly accumulating controversies surrounding Platner as "distressing" and argued he had already "disqualified himself." Her warning came a month before a 41-year-old Maine resident, Jenny Racicot, went public with allegations that Platner, while intoxicated, forced her to have non-consensual sex in 2021. Platner has repeatedly denied her accusation, which was first reported by Politico. At the time Dean spoke out publicly, Platner was the overwhelming favorite for the Democratic nomination. Few Democrats had publicly broken with him despite a growing list of scandals, including a Nazi-linked tattoo, offensive Reddit posts, infidelity and allegations of misconduct in prior relationships, including an account of physical abuse from Lyndsey Fifield, who dated Platner between 2013 and 2015. Even Democrats who broke with Platner, including Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., drew fierce backlash from supporters who argued they were jeopardizing the party's effort to unseat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. "I said in my mind he had disqualified himself in at least two ways. One was the choice to have a Nazi emblem tattooed to his body. And the other was, of course, the credible allegations of his abuse of women," Dean told Fox News Digital. "So, to me, it was a very easy call. I wasn't trying to weigh in. I was asked by a CNN reporter and I just said he has disqualified himself. Not a tough call." SANDERS UNDER FIRE FOR PROPPING UP PLATNER AS DEMS TORCH HIS TOXIC ENDORSEMENT 'PATTERN' Still, many Democrats continued to defend Platner despite the mounting controversies. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., a Platner supporter, said the allegations from ex-girlfriends "seem like a lot of nothing" in an interview with NOTUS, while suggesting that Fifield’s background in Republican politics gave her account a partisan taint. Other loyal Platner supporters, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., argued that voters should focus on policy issues rather than personal scandal, while appearing to dismiss alleged misconduct. "I think it’s important for us to focus on the issues facing working families a little bit more than Graham Platner’s marriage," Sanders told reporters in June in remarks obtained by NBC. Asked whether she thought Democrats waited too long to denounce Platner, Dean largely declined to weigh in. "I don't have a judgment on that," she told Fox News Digital. "They had to do it in their own way. I did it in my way." "Simply…because I was asked," the Pennsylvania Democrat continued. "I just called it as I saw it. It was not a tough call. The timeline for anybody else, I have no judgment." Collins, who is seeking a sixth Senate term, is widely viewed as the GOP's most vulnerable incumbent, making Maine one of Democrats' best pickup opportunities — a political calculus Dean said did not justify backing Platner. "I didn't want to fall into the trap of contorting myself in order to support a candidate who had succeeded in a primary," Dean told Fox News Digital. "Democrats are better than that. We have values that we live by." "When we get it wrong, we need to simply say that," she continued. Some Democrats have admitted fault in the days after the Platner campaign’s implosion. "I got the Platner call wrong, obviously," Khanna, one of Platner’s top allies, told Politico’s Playbook, adding the candidate’s unraveling "doesn’t negate the progressive movement." Platner is expected to officially file paperwork withdrawing from the race on Monday — the last day he can do so to allow Democrats to replace him on the ballot. Now, Democrats are working furiously to create a selection process to choose Platner’s replacement. Whoever Democrats nominate will face an immediate barrage of GOP spending. Collins' allies have already pledged $8 million in negative advertising against the new nominee. Fox News Digital reached out to Platner for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5239f7c2ca79de236647e3 WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert caught hitting laughably bad golf shot after allegedly ditching interview te 2026-07-11T12:41:27.051Z WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert caught hitting laughably bad golf shot after allegedly ditching interview The WNBA can't get out of its own way, and neither can commissioner Cathy Engelbert. To be fair, though, she's working on her golf game, which I can somewhat respect. For those who missed it, Engelbert allegedly backed out of an interview with "The Dan Patrick Show" Friday afternoon. Both Engelbert and Patrick are at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Nevada, and — according to Patrick — the WNBA's public relations team instructed Engelbert to cancel. "We waited almost two hours for her. This was scheduled," Patrick said during a four-minute segment in which he absolutely ripped Engelbert (politely, of course). "She was going to do a meeting in her hotel room, a conference call, and then she was going to join us... We're standing by, we're waiting to interview her. HOST CLAIMS WNBA COMMISSIONER CATHY ENGELBERT CANCELED INTERVIEW AS CAITLIN CLARK CONTROVERSY MOUNTS "Then we got word... that the commissioner said that the WNBA staff, the PR staff, said that she is not allowed to do this. They would prefer that she did not do this." Just unfathomable levels of stupid coming out of the WNBA right now. They've destroyed Caitlin Clark, and, somehow, continue to make things worse. As for Engelbert backing out ... the commish was seen hitting practice shots out of the bunker a mere 50 yards away after ditching the interview, and "The Dan Patrick Show" made sure to let the people at home see exactly how the beach day was going: Amazing. It's like an episode of "The Office," or "Seinfeld," or "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Take your pick, it all works. It's the PERFECT clip for the WNBA right now: Cathy Engelbert shanking a ball out of the sand into the clubhouse while Dan Patrick rips her for skipping an interview a few yards up the fairway. CONGRESSMAN EXPLAINS WHY HE SIGNED LETTER TO WNBA DEMANDING ANSWERS ON CAITLIN CLARK'S TREATMENT What an awful golf shot to have the entire world see. Lordy, it's my biggest nightmare. I HATE bunker shots. I'm scared to death of them. I'm not the best golfer in the world, but I do OK on the course. Nothing special, but I can flirt with breaking 80 if things go right. But put me in a bunker, and it's game over. I'm liable to never get out. They are the absolute worst. So, in that regard, I feel bad for Cathy here. It's a brutal look and a laughably bad golf shot. A relatable one, but a bad one. If the cameras ever panned to me on the driving range, I'd want a gap wedge in my hand. That's my safety club. I know it won't embarrass me. Maybe my 58, too. Two clubs I trust. As for her bailing on the interview ... Cathy Engelbert is the commissioner of the WNBA. You're the boss. You make the rules. Tell your PR team to kick rocks and go on with Dan Patrick and sell your league. Save your league. DEFEND your league. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Don't run away because a bunch of PR nerds told you it's a bad idea. Hogwash. You're a grown-up. Act like it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52379dc2ca79de23664786 Josh Allen recalls his role in Bills' coaching search, details Joe Brady’s approach to new role te 2026-07-11T12:31:25.451Z Josh Allen recalls his role in Bills' coaching search, details Joe Brady’s approach to new role The Buffalo Bills’ long-elusive first Super Bowl title remained out of reach after a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the divisional round of the playoffs this past January. While the Broncos prepared for the AFC championship game, the Bills were left to pack up for the offseason. Soon after, team owner Terry Pegula pointed to a belief that the Bills had effectively reached a "playoff wall" under Sean McDermott and decided it was time for a change. McDermott’s nine-year run in Buffalo ended in January, kicking off the search for the Bills’ next head coach. Once the process began, star quarterback Josh Allen was given a voice in the decision. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In a sit-down with Fox News Digital, Allen reflected on reviewing candidates with Bills brass and sitting in on interviews during the search. "It was different," Allen said. "There was no time to think about what happened before it was really on to the next... and (me) trying to help out as much as I can. It wasn't my decision, it's not my decision to (hire the coach) but to be in those interviews and (to) maybe present some ideas or present some questions that people hadn't thought of from a players point of view, it was really cool to see that side too. Hopefully I'm nowhere near done playing, but that whole front office mindset and seeing how it works was eye opening for me." JOSH ALLEN SAYS HE WOULD BE 'VERY HONORED' TO PLAY FOR TEAM USA IN FLAG FOOTBALL AT 2028 OLYMPICS "It was really interesting, it was really cool. I appreciate Mr. [Terry] Pegula and (Bills president of football operations and general manager) Brandon Beane for having me in those meetings and at least listening to what I had to say." After working through several candidates, Buffalo ultimately chose familiarity. The Bills elevated offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach, a move that drew some pushback from critics who pointed to his place on a staff tied to multiple frustrating playoff exits. Brady’s role had shifted over time, from quarterbacks coach to interim offensive coordinator and eventually the team’s full-time offensive coordinator. Buffalo has been eliminated in the divisional round in three of the past four seasons. For Allen, Brady’s promotion does not appear to signal a dramatic shift. The quarterback said their existing relationship has made the transition feel natural, even as Brady settles into a larger role. "It's pretty much the same, it's very authentic." Allen told Fox News Digital. "Joe comes off as the most real guy you'll every meet. However, he is cheering for the defense now, which is a new side that we didn't get to see as the offensive coordinator. Obviously he wants to kicks the defense's butt now. But, now I throw an interception, he's cheering for the defense because they made a play." "It is cool though to see him buy into it (and) really take control of what that defense is doing. And he understands everything that they're doing. He brought in such as good staff. We're very excited for the season." Beane said the Bills were not locked into hiring an offensive-minded coach, though the bulk of candidates' backgrounds centered around offense. Brady was the first reported candidate to land an interview. For the Bills' decision-makers, Brady’s appeal went beyond his offensive background. As the search took shape, what appeared to resonate most was how closely he matched the "CEO" vision Beane and Pegula. had outlined. "It's a CEO job. It really is," Beane told reporters in January. "A lot of your time as a head coach or a GM gets taken away from me scouting, watching players or a coach in their scheming X's and O's, so we've got to make sure we get the leadership, the CEO part." NFL STAR JOSH ALLEN EXPANDS NATROL PARTNERSHIP, HIGHLIGHTS RECOVERY AND ENERGY Allen has not been the only Bills offensive player to direct noticeable praise toward Brady since he stepped in as interim coordinator during the 2023 season. Wide receiver Khalil Shakir was among the group who shared messages of support shortly after Brady’s promotion to head coach was announced. "Joe's dope, man. Obviously, [my] career kind of took off a bit once Joe took over, so I got a lot of love for him and the trust that he's had in me. ... Just super appreciative of everything he does," Shakir said. Tight end Dawson Knox echoed that support around the same time, saying, "I'm so thankful for [Brady], and this whole team, this offense has so much respect for him as a coordinator and as a man." Allen followed up his 2024 NFL MVP campaign by leading the Bills to a wild-card round victory in January, scoring the decisive rushing touchdown in a thriller against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He finished the 2025 regular season with 25 touchdown passes. Allen and his wife Hailee Steinfeld welcomed their first child together in April. "Our baby girl has arrived!!" Steinfeld wrote in a Substack titled "Special Delivery" at the time. "We’re feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments. Thank you so much for the love and well wishes." Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52335fc2ca79de23664347 The two most important American weapons systems NATO is eager to have te 2026-07-11T12:13:19.182Z The two most important American weapons systems NATO is eager to have Two American weapons systems sit atop NATO’s most wanted list: F-35 fighters, and the Patriot missile interceptors. The buzz at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, began on Tuesday, when President Donald Trump caused a stir on Tuesday by indicating he may clear the way for Turkey to purchase F-35s – after that nation was kicked out of the program in 2019. Then on Wednesday, Trump stunned the world by telling Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy he might grant a license for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors. "We’re going to give a license to you to make Patriots," Trump said. "That's pretty cool. Right? This way you can't complain that we're not giving them enough. I'd say make them yourself," Trump said on July 8. Here's why Trump’s discussion of F-35s and Patriots signal his commitment to NATO – and deliver a smack down to Putin. TRUMP SAYS US WILL LET UKRAINE MAKE PATRIOT MISSILES IN MAJOR POLICY SHIFT Trump’s public statements about Ukraine building Patriot missiles is like saying "read my lips." Trump is telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that the U.S., with NATO, will continue to support Ukraine’s vital air and missile defenses. That’s a win for Zelenskyy. Barrages against Ukraine now include dozens of ballistic missiles, swathed in 300 or more drones. Ukraine is nailing the Russian drones, but on Monday, failed to hit a single ballistic missile. "Russia is placing its bets on ballistic weapons, and those who want peace must place their bets on protection against ballistic attacks," Zelenskyy said July 6. UKRAINE’S BATTLEFIELD IS TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF NATO However, despite the powerful symbolism, don’t look for a "Made in Ukraine" stamp on the Patriot batteries anytime soon. Boosting Patriot production is a top U.S. priority and the supplier base is already in overdrive. Last year, the U.S. Army gave Lockheed Martin nearly $10 billion to speed up production of the most sophisticated Patriot variant. Subcontractor Boeing just built a new 35,000-foot-facility in Huntsville, Alabama, to triple production of the Patriot missile seekers. The seeker, by the way, is quite a feat of technology. The Patriot interceptor kills through bodily contact: actually hitting the incoming missile warhead directly. That demands a precision intercept, so the Ka-band millimeter wave seeker on the missile has to track moving targets with great clarity in all weather and at difficult angles. NATO and the U.S. have shuffled batteries and interceptors to Ukraine from the Netherlands, Poland and Germany. Israel also sent a batch of interceptors. "We are working from every angle" to up the flow of Patriots, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on July 6. TRUMP COULD HAND PRIZED STEALTH JETS TO NATO ALLY ONCE SEEN AS ALLIANCE HEADACHE Could Zelenskyy build entire Patriot systems in Ukraine? Not anytime soon. But Ukrainian firms may be able to join the supplier base. NATO allies are already pitching in with the Patriot supply chain. Poland’s defense company WZE was selected May 28 to manufacture attitude control motors for the Patriot PAC-3; and Patriot lead contractor RTX has worked with 10 Polish companies to implement the Wisla system, linking Patriots with integrated missile defense systems across Poland. Poland "signed an agreement with the U.S., Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden regarding the creation of a service centre of PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot system," Poland’s Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz wrote on X. As for the F-35, I’m all in favor of returning Turkey to the program. Most of the top air forces in NATO fly or are awaiting deliveries of the F-35. "Turkey has been in many ways much more loyal than other countries," Trump pointed out on Tuesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Shaped to be hard to detect on radar, the F-35 has been ruling the skies over Iran. Its powerful engine and sophisticated radar enable the F-35 to shoot down cruise missiles or carry out precision ground attacks. Turkey joined the F-35 program way back in 2002, and plans were in place for Turkish industry to co-produce fuselage sections and many other parts for the F-35. Then in 2019, Turkey bought the Russian S-400 air defense system. Experts worried Turkey could fly the F-35s near the S-400s and collect radar signature data; or plug in devices to corrupt NATO’s tactical data links. So Turkey got kicked out of the F-35 program. It was ugly. Turkish pilots were sent home from their F-35 flight training in Arizona, and their six bought and paid for F-35s were locked up. Fast-forward to 2026 and F-35s have been flying all over the Middle East, and along Russia’s border. The operational security concerns have diminished. Most important, Turkey is building its "Steel Dome" missile defense without the Russian missile system. As Trump no doubt appreciates, F-35s with the Turkish air force could be a big help deterring Russia over the Black Sea and NATO’s southern flank. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM REBECCA GRANT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52334bc2ca79de2366433e 'Moana' Review: Dwayne Johnson returns for Disney's lazy live-action remake that resembles AI slop te 2026-07-11T12:12:59.726Z 'Moana' Review: Dwayne Johnson returns for Disney's lazy live-action remake that resembles AI slop It's difficult to think of an example of Disney phoning it in better than its live adaptation of "Moana." Yes, "Moana" — the beloved 2016 animated film — already has a remake less than ten years after its release, following in the footsteps of remade classics like "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," "The Lion King" and "The Little Mermaid" (not to mention last year's disastrous "Snow White"). There's no doubt that Disney's live-action gimmick has largely paid off. Several of them have made over a billion dollars globally including last year's "Lilo & Stitch" remake. But if they expect people to head to the theater and pay to see one of their movies, Disney should justify a film's existence besides being a cash cow. 'THE INVITE' REVIEW: SETH ROGEN, OLIVIA WILDE HOST ONE HILARIOUS DINNER PARTY YOU WON'T REGRET ATTENDING This "Moana" is virtually a shot-by-shot, beat-by-beat redo of its predecessor. Moana (played this time by newcomer Catherine Laga'aia) is the daughter of the chief of the Polynesian island of Motunui, and its people are on the verge of starvation as the island has been cursed after the heart of the nature goddess Te Fiti was taken from her by the shapeshifting demigod Maui (reprised by Dwayne Johnson) a thousand years ago. So she must venture into the ocean to find Maui and restore the heart of Te Fiti to save her people. ‘TOY STORY 5’ REVIEW: TOM HANKS, TIM ALLEN RETURN FOR TIMELY INSTALLMENT AS PIXAR GANG BATTLES RISE OF TECH What's shocking about this "Moana" was how overtly lazy it was made. It's supposed to be live action yet everything looks fake. All the beach scenes were clearly green-screened (you can tell by the artificial lighting on their faces). The animals don't look remotely realistic. And don't even get me started on The Rock's ridiculous wig. Not only is it visually duller, it's duller in every other measurement. It's less funny, the characters are stiffer, even the soundtrack, replicating Lin-Manuel Miranda's original music, isn't as captivating. Compare that to the original "Moana" — vibrant, beautifully animated, a livelier cast of characters and unmatched vocal performance by the OG Moana Auliʻi Cravalho. LOW-BUDGET HORROR FLICK ‘OBSESSION’ SHATTERS BOX OFFICE EXPECTATIONS AS NEW STAR WARS FILM COMES UP SHORT Thomas Kail, whose directing credits include "Grease Live!" and the Disney+ stage recording of "Hamilton," brings zero creative vision in his theatrical debut, going far beyond relying on the source material as a mere blueprint. It's essentially a regurgitation. There's no added element to separate itself from the animated version. Disney has had a handful of cartoon-turned-live-action successes like 2015's "Cinderella" or 2016's "The Jungle Book." Even the "make classic villains look sympathetic" movies like "Maleficent" and "Cruella" were interesting. This "Moana" has nothing going for it. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS Disney's "Moana" remake is so uninspired that it might as well have been churned out by AI. Your kids or grandkids may enjoy it, but what's the point when you can watch the superior original version at home? "Moana" is rated PG for action/peril, some scary images, rude humor and brief thematic elements. Running time: 1 hour, 55 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a523338c2ca79de23664335 Meet 'Count Binface,' the trash can-clad comedian challenging Nigel Farage te 2026-07-11T12:12:40.270Z Meet 'Count Binface,' the trash can-clad comedian challenging Nigel Farage Populism has gone interstellar in the English coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea, where political fixture Nigel Farage will take on a trash can-clad comedian known as "Count Binface" in a parliamentary election announced for next month.  Even casual followers of British politics may know Farage already. He’s the leader of the upstart Reform UK Party, which was founded during the Brexit era and places the country’s immigration policy as one of its top priorities. Currently leading in national polls, Farage thrust himself back into the spotlight after voluntarily resigning his parliamentary seat in Clacton-on-Sea, triggering a special election he says will allow voters — not Parliament — to decide his political future.  NIGEL FARAGE RESIGNING FROM UK PARLIAMENT The move came as a government standards board opened an inquiry into a 2024 €5 million gift he received from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne.  Farage denied any wrongdoing, arguing that the gift came during his time as a private citizen and could be used for security purposes. The politician had previously told The Telegraph his home was firebombed in 2025.  In a highly unusual move, every major rival party declined to field a candidate against Farage, dismissing the by-election as a political stunt. Enter "Count Binface," an "independent space warrior" who now stands as an obstacle in Farage’s path back to parliament. Those familiar with "Lord Buckethead," who ran against then Prime Minister Theresa May in the 2017 general election, may recognize Binface. In fact, the two are one and the same — both characters played by a British satirist and comedy writer by the name of Jonathan David Harvey.  FARAGE SAYS MASS MIGRATION HAS CHANGED THE UK ‘LITERALLY BEYOND RECOGNITION,’ BELIEVES PARTY CAN WIN ELECTION Binface has become a familiar face on British television, using parody campaigns and tongue-in-cheek policy proposals to lampoon politicians across the political spectrum. His campaign songs and appearances blend absurdist comedy with pointed criticism of Britain's political establishment. Among Binface’s proposed reforms are to "cut your taxes, and raise everyone else’s," to eliminate auto-renew online subscriptions, and build "at least one affordable house." He also wants to "nationalize Adele."  It’s a stunt reminiscent of the Black Mirror episode entitled "The Waldo Moment." Yet beneath the absurdity of Binface’s manifesto lies an exasperated critique of a political system many Brits feel disenfranchised with.  Britain has endured years of political upheaval, cycling through multiple prime ministers in less than a decade. Most recently, current Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced last month that he would step down, following a disastrous parliamentary election result. The past decade also saw the tenure of Liz Truss, who served as PM for just 50 days. REFORM UK PROPOSES DEPORTING 600,000 ASYLUM SEEKERS IN SWEEPING NEW IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN The timeline of the Clacton-on-Sea election remains undetermined, as additional candidates are expected to enter the race to compete with Farage before nominations close. But, for now, it’s the Binface moment, with the contest already becoming a surreal collision of populism, protest and political satire.  Whether Binface ultimately dents Farage's campaign or simply steals the spotlight, the by-election is shaping up to be one of Britain's most unconventional political spectacles in years. Count Binface did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a523324c2ca79de2366432c CANCEL ME IF YOU CAN: Dave Portnoy takes aim at cancel culture critics who 'already decided' the verdict te 2026-07-11T12:12:20.815Z CANCEL ME IF YOU CAN: Dave Portnoy takes aim at cancel culture critics who 'already decided' the verdict Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy drew a sharp distinction between accountability and cancel culture during a New York City event for his new book last week, standing up for free speech but rejecting the idea that the First Amendment can shield people from the consequences of what they say. Speaking at 92NY, a cultural and community center known for its Jewish roots located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, "El Presidente" said that people can and should be criticized for making offensive comments, but argued it is a different situation entirely when naysayers decide they dislike a person first and then comb through years of old material in search of something damaging. "If I say something really bad or offensive or racist or sexist, right now, right here, [I] should be held accountable for that," Portnoy said in response to a question submitted by Fox News Digital at the event. He emphasized that he believes in freedom of speech, but said there is no freedom from accountability. HOCHUL PRESS OFFICE FEUDS WITH DAVE PORTNOY ON X AS CRITICS ROAST GOVERNOR IN HER OWN REPLIES "You can't just say whatever you want and then be like, 'Hey, I can say it. Freedom of speech!' I'm not saying you can't say it. I'm not saying you should go to jail, but you can be held responsible, you can be criticized," Portnoy said. "And it's real time... To me, that's a big difference." According to Portnoy, there is one caveat, however: digging up dirt is acceptable if the subject is an elected official or running for office. DAVE PORTNOY LEFT 'STUNNED' BY NYC SOCIALIST VICTORIES, SAYS THE AMERICAN DREAM IS UNDER SIEGE "Now, politicians, it's a little different. Like that lady just got elected and [it came out that] she's pro-communist. We should know about that." Portnoy went on to blast past comments from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed Democratic congressional nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier and Senate contender Aber Kawas that have resurfaced in the wake of their primary wins. He even flirted with the idea of throwing his own hat into the political ring, making it clear he was no fan of Mamdani. MAMDANI STANDS BY FELLOW SOCIALIST CANDIDATE DESPITE RESURFACED FAR-LEFT, ANTI-AMERICAN POSTS The "One Bite Pizza Reviews" host shared the stage with Erika Ayers Badan, with whom he goes way back. Badan is currently the CEO of Food52, but formerly served as the first CEO of Barstool Sports. The two reminisced on both the good and bad times they shared running Barstool in a conversation marking the launch of Portnoy's new book, "Cancel Me If You Can," which tells the story of building the business. Portnoy observed that he has spent half his life making the media company into the powerhouse it is today. He referenced a Jimmy Buffett quote that he said was supposed to appear at the start of the book but was left out, saying it served as a suitable summary. "I’m so damn lucky to have an all-star cast. Some lovely, some crazy. Who ever thought this would last? You know if I hadn’t lived it, I’d read it myself," Buffett wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a523311c2ca79de23664323 Nicole Brown Simpson told former lover she'd 'rather die' than return to O.J. Simpson before her murder te 2026-07-11T12:12:01.364Z Nicole Brown Simpson told former lover she'd 'rather die' than return to O.J. Simpson before her murder Years before Nicole Brown Simpson's murder, Joseph Perrulli said she made a devastating prediction about her future — one he wishes had never come true. The couple was having dinner when Simpson confided that her estranged husband, football star and actor O.J. Simpson, had beaten her "really badly," causing her to black out. Simpson tearfully told Perrulli, "I just prayed something like that would never happen again. But it did. I'd rather die than go back to that man." RON GOLDMAN’S SISTER, KIM GOLDMAN, SHUTS DOWN ‘MISTRUTHS’ ABOUT HORRIFYING MURDERS: ‘I SEE ALL THE COMMENTS’ On June 12, 1994, Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were found murdered outside her home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Thirty-two years later, Perrulli wrote a memoir, "The Forgotten Briefcase," about their romance. "To hear those words — how do you even process it?" Perrulli told Fox News Digital. "It disturbed me that night. I'll never forget waking up and remembering everything she said to me. But I felt confident she would never go back to him. I saw such strength in her eyes. I figured she wouldn't go back to him." Perrulli first met Simpson in 1989 through their mutual friend, Kris Jenner. But it wasn't until 1992, after Simpson filed for divorce from O.J., that they reconnected — and Perrulli said the woman he met then was almost unrecognizable from the one he'd first encountered years earlier. "When I first met her, I suspected something was going on in her life," Perrulli said. "She was very secretive. Her demeanor was unlike anything I'd seen in Beverly Hills at the time. But I remember I was drawn to this inner sadness. I don't know why. But when we reconnected in 1992, she had completely transformed herself. She was a vivacious woman taking control of her life. It was so mesmerizing to me." After having dinner with the Jenners, Simpson invited Perrulli back to her new rental home in Brentwood. Once she checked on her children, Sydney, then 6, and Justin, 3, she lit candles, and the pair quickly bonded on the couch. There, Perrulli learned about her favorite music — "everything but country," she told him — and her favorite restaurants across Los Angeles. Between laughter, they kissed. Perrulli also remembered a warning from Jenner's husband, then known as Bruce Jenner, after he sensed sparks were flying between the pair: "O.J. will always be her problem." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "Those words have always stayed with me," Perrulli said. "Caitlyn Jenner said it almost in passing, but with such a serious look. We were mountain biking in Malibu when I spoke about how incredible Nicole was. I could never let those words go." When Perrulli left Simpson's home that night, he recalled catching the scent of Paco Rabanne cologne and feeling compelled to look over his shoulder. He also remembered that Simpson wore the scent herself. Days later, Simpson told him a neighbor had seen O.J. lurking outside her home while Perrulli was there. Perrulli said he realized the scent he'd noticed belonged to the same cologne O.J. was wearing. As their relationship deepened, Perrulli said he also began to learn more about the darker side of Simpson's marriage to O.J. "She didn't always talk about the abuse she endured," Perrulli said. "She was very private and held it very close to her chest. We were having dinner when, out of nowhere, she confided in me. I had my suspicions, but it was entirely different hearing it from her." "I was unprepared for it," Perrulli admitted. "I didn't know how to react. All I could do while she was crying in public was hold her hands and make sure I listened. I never spoke about that to anyone. Ever." According to the book, Simpson told Perrulli, "He totally lost control, yelling and screaming at the top of his lungs. Then he started hitting me, hard ... I thought for sure he was going to kill me. The pain was so intense, I must have gone into shock because even though I could still hear him yelling and I could still hear his fists hitting me, I was numb. I totally blacked out from the pain." SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Despite everything she had endured, Perrulli said Simpson remained determined to build a new life for herself. She poured herself into raising Sydney and Justin and embracing the independence she believed she had finally found. As Perrulli fell deeper in love with Simpson, he also grew increasingly unnerved by O.J.'s continued presence in her life. In the book, Perrulli said the turning point came during a run along San Vicente Boulevard. As he, Simpson and her friend Cora jogged, they unexpectedly encountered O.J. waiting nearby with his and Simpson's children. Perrulli briefly locked eyes with O.J. as he ran past. He described feeling a chill as he saw "the monster from Nicole's nightmare" in O.J.'s stare. "I saw something far different in his eyes that morning," Perrulli told Fox News Digital. The encounter convinced him that remaining in Simpson's life would only intensify the danger surrounding her, a realization he later summed up with the words, "Fear can supersede love." Perrulli said he also experienced what he believes was a prophetic dream in which he and Simpson died together in a car crash. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "It felt like one of the most significant premonitions of my life," he said. "The following morning, I knew the relationship had ended." "I regret not maintaining a friendship with her because she was such a beautiful spirit," he said. "But I realized how difficult it was going to be for her to separate herself from him. And, of course, living about a mile from his home, I felt it was an impossible situation to be in." Simpson wanted to stay friends. She even called him to say her divorce was finalized. She gave him a copy of her favorite book and dropped off a photo album with a goodbye note. She told him, "I want you to keep that, and I want you to look at it sometimes and see what you'll be missing." Perrulli didn't see Simpson again until the Jenners' annual Christmas Eve party in 1993. There, he said he was stunned to discover she had reunited with O.J. "I found out they're back together," he said. "I just remember the night when she said she'd never go back to him. She'd rather die than go back to him. I lingered there a little too long. Obviously, I upset him. I regret that last encounter because I thought I'd see her again and apologize." Six months later, Simpson was murdered. She was 35 years old. Perrulli said he immediately believed O.J. was responsible. "I knew exactly who did it," Perrulli said. "But I couldn't grieve. I did everything I could to detach myself, as if the spring of 1992 never existed." During the 1995 murder trial, Perrulli spoke with prosecutor Marcia Clark after tabloids revealed his relationship with Simpson. He wasn't called to testify. O.J. was acquitted in the criminal case but was later found liable for the deaths of Simpson and Goldman in a 1997 civil trial. He was ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages. For years, Perrulli attempted to lock away his memories of Simpson. It wasn't until 2024 that he opened a briefcase he initially believed had been lost. Inside were the letters, photographs and keepsakes he'd packed away after ending their relationship — untouched for more than three decades. "Nicole was seen as just a victim, and Ron Goldman, too, for that matter," Perrulli said. "But she was a devoted mother who, at one point, felt she was finally free. I guess I needed some closure. And maybe, in finding this briefcase, Nicole wants the world to see her for who she was." Perrulli said he hopes readers remember not only how Simpson died but also who she was during the brief period when she believed she'd reclaimed her life. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5232fdc2ca79de2366431a 'MasterChef' finalist says busy families are losing something more important than home-cooked meals te 2026-07-11T12:11:41.907Z 'MasterChef' finalist says busy families are losing something more important than home-cooked meals Jennifer Maune has worn plenty of hats over the years — nonprofit executive, food blogger, founder, "MasterChef" finalist and mother of six. Now, the Arkansas native is preparing to add another title to her name: restaurateur. Maune, who competed on season 13 of Fox's "MasterChef" in 2023, is opening Fleur, a farm-to-table restaurant and European-style pastry shop in downtown Little Rock this fall.  COWBOY CHEF SAYS PHONES AND SCREENS AT DINNER ARE TEARING AMERICAN FAMILIES APART The roughly $3 million venture is designed to showcase locally sourced ingredients, seasonal menus and scratch-made cooking, but she said the heart of the concept isn't just about food. "It's just important to me that we gather around a table," Maune told Fox News Digital, much like she does with her family at home. "That's kind of where we connect. We hear about the day, we hear about what's coming up for the week, talk about homework, grades, you know, what's going on in their lives, friends, activities." The restaurant reflects a philosophy she said has become increasingly important as Americans juggle busy schedules and constant distractions. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I do think that we, as Americans, are so busy with all the different activities around us that gathering around a table is the opportunity for connection and to celebrate milestones and to develop relationships," she said. Balancing a restaurant launch with six children ranging in age from 6 to 16 isn't easy, Maune admitted. She credits careful meal planning, family support and realistic expectations. "As a busy mom, if we're headed to a baseball game, and I've just picked up the kids from school, I'm the first one to go through a drive-through," she said, adding that balance matters more than perfection. "It's always Chick-fil-A," Maune said, noting the various healthy salad options and kid-friendly offerings. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS At Fleur, Maune plans to work closely with Arkansas farmers and growers, changing the menu frequently based on what's harvested each day. She is even growing produce on her own property for use at the restaurant. "Much like New Orleans, the South region is really known for our flavor," she said, calling Southern cuisine "a hidden gem." The restaurant will also feature an in-house bakery, artisan breads, pastries and afternoon tea service inspired by Paris and New York. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While Fleur's first home will be in Arkansas, Maune already has national ambitions, envisioning locations in cities across the country. No matter how much the brand grows, she said one principle won't change. "The goal will always be scratch cooking," she said. "So, all of the sauce is made in-house, all of the condiments ... and then also local sourcing in whatever community, state, city that we're in." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5230a5c2ca79de236642ba Inside the rushed Platner vetting job that ignored warnings before Senate bid blew up: source te 2026-07-11T12:01:41.960Z Inside the rushed Platner vetting job that ignored warnings before Senate bid blew up: source Graham Platner’s Senate campaign repeatedly ignored warnings from its own vetting team that he needed a more robust background check, a source familiar with the early stages of the campaign told Fox News Digital. An in-depth vetting process could have saved Democrats a massive headache in one of the most important Senate races of the 2026 cycle, something that has led many on the left to blame Dan Moraff and Morris Katz — the political staffers behind Platner’s meteoric rise — for not doing their due diligence before putting him forward. The source confirmed to Fox News Digital that the vetting process was largely handled by Moraff and Katz, who limited investigators to a three-day review of Platner. PLATNER’S THREE-DAY VETTING JOB COMES BACK TO HAUNT DEMS AS RAPE ALLEGATION ROCKS SENATE BID The firm that vetted Platner repeatedly reached out to the campaign, warning them that additional vetting was required as the initial review had turned up several concerning pieces of information that could lead to more serious issues — warnings that were ignored by Platner’s staff, according to the source familiar with the early stages of the campaign. During the vetting process, campaign staff didn't allow the individuals investigating Platner to interview him, the source told Fox News Digital. In addition to the vetting process identifying Platner’s Reddit posts, which the Wall Street Journal previously reported, it also turned up information that cast doubt on Platner’s blue-collar image, the source added. ACTIVISTS BEHIND GRAHAM PLATNER'S RISE ADMIT VETTING PROCESS DIDN'T BRING UP NAZI-LINKED TATTOO "The firm sent us a thing and it had some of the posts, but it didn’t have all of them," Moraff told the Wall Street Journal in June of the vetting process, referencing Platner’s now-deleted Reddit posts. Many of the scandals that went on to rock the Platner campaign — such as his DUI, his relatively affluent upbringing and Nazi-linked tattoo — were discoverable via public information and later reported by the press. Platner suspended his senatorial campaign on Wednesday after an ex-girlfriend accused him of raping her. His withdrawal followed a string of scandals stemming from controversial posts he made on his deleted Reddit account, a Nazi-linked tattoo he acquired during his time in the armed forces and his alleged mistreatment of women. He filed the paperwork necessary to officially withdraw from the election on Friday. MILLIONS IN DEM AD MONEY VANISHED FROM PLATNER RACE DAYS BEFORE RAPE ALLEGATION DOOMED SENATE BID "That's odd … no one asks for, like, three days' worth of research," an individual familiar with candidate vetting told Fox News Digital. "It's not unusual to have to rush an initial triage research product," the source said, explaining that truncated background checks like that are almost always followed by "​​a comprehensive doc or a more thorough doc." Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Platner’s campaign defended its decision to commission an abridged vetting process on the grounds that they didn’t have the financial resources to afford a more complete investigation at the outset. The campaign paid just over $6,000 for its vetting, compared to the tens of thousands of dollars usually required for a full background check of a political candidate. Platner, however, very quickly became one of the strongest Democratic fundraisers in the nation, bringing in over $16 million in contributions between July 2025 and June 2026, raising questions as to why his campaign didn’t seek out a complete vetting once it had the resources to do so. Democrats in Maine are holding a nominating convention to replace Platner ahead of the July 13 statutory deadline to remove him from the ballot. Party delegates will vote to choose the Democratic nominee for the November general election. The Platner campaign, Moraff and Katz did not respond to requests for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a522e4fc2ca79de2366423a Adaleia Cross prompts viral conversations with new claims in SCOTUS trans athlete sexual harassment scandal te 2026-07-11T11:51:43.115Z Adaleia Cross prompts viral conversations with new claims in SCOTUS trans athlete sexual harassment scandal Hearts broke for West Virginia teen Adaleia Cross on social media after a viral interview with Fox News Digital about her experience at the center of a trans athlete scandal that overlapped with the recent Supreme Court case on girls' sports. Cross became a sudden teen heroine in the "Save Women's Sports" movement earlier this year after she came forward with allegations that the trans athlete at the center of the West Virginia SCOTUS case allegedly sexually harassed her in the locker room years ago. In her most recent interview this week, Cross alleged that she was mistreated by both peers and teachers at her school district amid her activism, and that a teacher even said she saw her as "less of a person." "My homeroom teacher, who I’d had for two years, told me that she sees me as less of a person," Cross said. "The hardest part of the whole situation for me has been losing friends that I’ve had for years," she said. "I’ve been friends with these kids since middle school, early elementary school, and to watch as we get older, and we get into high school, they just want nothing to do with me. "People I love don’t want to talk to me now." PAYTON MCNABB: GIRLS DESERVE FAIR COMPETITION, AND THE SUPREME COURT JUST AGREED Clips of Cross's allegations spread across social media prompting sympathy and outrage from several prominent activists. Cross and her parents previously told Fox News Digital the alleged sexual harassment occurred in the girls' locker room during the 2022-23 school year. Cross was in eighth grade, and the trans athlete was in seventh. Fox News Digital is not naming the trans athlete because the athlete is a minor. CONSERVATIVES HAIL JUSTICE THOMAS FOR 'TRUTH BOMB' ABOUT RULING PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTS The ACLU previously denied the allegations. "Our client and her mother deny these allegations and the school district investigated the allegations reported to the school by A.C. and found them to be unsubstantiated. We remain committed to defending the rights of all students under Title IX, including the right to a safe and inclusive learning environment free from harassment and discrimination," read an ACLU statement provided to Fox News Digital. But the Cross family's attorneys at Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) then responded to the ACLU's statement. "Our client has sworn under oath and under penalty of perjury in numerous cases about the events that took place between her and the male athlete. As a result of the situation, [Cross] had to step away from the sport she loved entirely and sacrifice a key element of her school experience to protect herself," read an ADF statement provided to Fox News Digital. The Cross family said when they reported the alleged harassment to the school, nothing was done to reprimand the trans athlete, to their knowledge. "They told me they would do a full investigation into what I told them," Adaleia said. "And then, all of a sudden, it was like nothing else was happening, it was done, and it seemed like they thought nothing of it because they didn't talk to us about it at all, they just left it there and didn't tell us anything else, so it just made it seemed like, yup it's done." Her father, Holden Cross said, "We received no response from the school after filing the report." Fox News Digital made repeated requests to the ACLU and the Harrison County School District, which oversees Bridgeport Middle School and Bridgeport High School, seeking documentation related to the school’s investigation and clarification on whether an investigation occurred and, if so, why only the Cross family was not notified of the results. Those requests have not been met. Fox News Digital has since reached back out to the ACLU and the Harrison County School District for a response to Adaleia Cross's statements, but has not received a response. The Supreme Court ruled on June 30 that schools may base eligibility for women’s and girls’ sports on biological sex. The court reversed rulings against West Virginia and Idaho, whose laws restrict girls’ and women’s sports teams to biological females. Cross said most of her high school has supported her. But she said a small group was loud enough to make daily life harder. "My high school has been very supportive," Cross said. "A lot of teachers, the administration, I know they support me. Most of the kids, I know that they support me." But, she said, "there’s a very small population that does not, and they are extremely vocal about it." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "They are aggressive, and there have been threats, and there’s been hate," Cross said. "So, while it’s like an 80/20, it feels more of a 50/50, which has been hard." And now, despite the fact that the athlete won't be returning to girls' sports, Cross said that she won't be returning to sports either, as too much time has passed since she last competed. "As much as I would like to, I don't plan on it. I will be a senior this year, and after not participating for two years, I won't be anywhere near with comparing with the other girls because of the training they have had versus what I haven't had," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a522c0bc2ca79de236641dc MIKE DAVIS: Federal court sets dangerous precendent against 99-year-old judge te 2026-07-11T11:42:03.563Z MIKE DAVIS: Federal court sets dangerous precendent against 99-year-old judge The U.S. Supreme Court recently wrongly declined to hear U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman's appeal from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. What has happened to her is outrageous, unconstitutional, dangerous, and unacceptable. For several years, Newman has endured an unconstitutional suspension imposed by her colleagues on the basis of her supposed lack of mental competency—which anyone who has spent any time around Judge Newman knows is absurd. She may be 99, but she is still sharp—and can work circles around her junior colleagues. The suspension bars Newman from hearing any cases and amounts to an unconstitutional impeachment and removal from office. The Supreme Court set a dangerous precedent by declining to take up the appeal. MORNING GLORY: THE SUPREME COURT OFFICIALLY CLOSES THE BOOKS ON ANOTHER TERM Newman has served on the Federal Circuit since 1984. Several years ago, she suffered some brief fainting spells. On that basis, Federal Circuit Chief Judge Kimberly Moore, the villain here hiding under a judicial robe, convened a panel of fellow Federal Circuit judges to determine whether Newman was competent to serve. The problem with this scheme is plain: separate from the Constitution giving lifetime tenure to federal judges to ensure their independence and granting Congress the sole power of impeachment, these judges handpicked by Moore were potential fact witnesses. The Federal Circuit is based in Washington, D.C. All judges serve in the same building. The judges on Moore's panel, which, incidentally, included Moore herself, observed Newman regularly. In other words, Moore assembled a kangaroo panel of judges who had knowledge of all relevant facts ahead of time. This farce is like a jury consisting of a dozen witnesses to an alleged crime sitting in judgment of the accused. Such an arrangement is plainly unconstitutional, as was Moore's rigged panel. Newman submitted to examinations by three independent experts who evaluated her separately. All determined her to be of sound mind and fully capable of performing her judicial duties. Yet this was insufficient for Moore and her kangaroo court, as the suspension continues indefinitely. Moore has tried to minimize the egregious nature of the conduct by claiming, for instance, that Newman was permitted to attend court Halloween parties. Federal judges are lifetime-appointed to decide cases, not to eat ice cream. No amount of spin from Moore can remove the stench of Newman's mistreatment. Chief judges appropriately have some leeway to briefly remove judges from judicial duties during the pendency of misconduct allegations. Samuel Kent, a judicial disgrace from Texas, was suspended while the court investigated whether he had sexually abused staffers. The evidence was overwhelming, and Kent — facing certain impeachment — resigned in disgrace and went to federal prison. The indefinite suspension of Newman, however, resembles nothing of the eminently reasonable exercise of judicial power in Kent's case. Newman has always displayed the highest integrity and has done everything possible to demonstrate her soundness of mind. Nothing is good enough for Moore and her sham panel, and Newman is now consigned to banishment thanks to the Supreme Court's shameful inaction. FEDERAL JUDGE WHO HAD SEX IN CHAMBERS APOLOGIZES TO FORMER CLERK AS IMPEACHMENT PUSH RAMPS UP The House is the sole body vested with the power to impeach judges. The Senate is the sole body vested with the power to remove judges after a trial. Chief judges hold no such power under the Constitution, yet Moore has effectively accomplished an impeachment and removal. While Newman still receives her salary, she is barred from performing the most essential task of a federal judge: hearing cases. Where does this end? U.S. Circuit Judge Laurence VanDyke, a worthy Supreme Court candidate should a vacancy arise, is a frequent dissenting voice on the radical Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Could leftist Chief Judge Mary Murguia decree that VanDyke is cognitively deficient and thus incapable of serving? Can any chief judge handpick a panel to rubber-stamp a determination of mental deficiency and force out another judge? No limiting principle governs what was done to Newman. If Moore can do it to her, any chief judge can do the same to any other judge, even when Congress has shown no inclination to impeach that judge. Some judges richly deserve impeachment. U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross of Georgia, for instance, is a judicial disgrace who allegedly used her chambers like a room at Motel 6 to have loud sex with a married Atlanta police commander. Ross, who is also married, committed this disgraceful act many times within earshot of her aghast clerks. Yet she received a pitiful private reprimand for her judicial colleagues. She is not suspended and continues to hear cases despite deservedly being a laughingstock. MIKE DAVIS: DISGRACED GEORGIA JUDGE MUST LEAVE THE BENCH OVER SEX SCANDAL Newman, by contrast, has never done anything to dishonor the judiciary, yet finds herself permanently barred from fulfilling her primary responsibility: deciding cases. A judiciary where Eleanor Ross can preside over cases while Judge Newman cannot is one in utter disarray. The Supreme Court could have stopped this circus but chose silence. That disastrous decision could carry grave consequences for many judges, and many years, to come. Truly shameful. CLICK FOR MORE FROM MIKE DAVIS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a522bf8c2ca79de236641d3 Robotaxi pit stops could pop up near you te 2026-07-11T11:41:44.110Z Robotaxi pit stops could pop up near you You may already be used to seeing empty robotaxis cruising through city streets. No driver. No passenger. Just a car rolling along as if it has somewhere important to be. Sometimes it does. It may be heading to pick someone up. Other times, it may be driving back to a faraway depot to get cleaned, charged or checked before the next ride. That empty driving has a name: deadhead miles. In other words, the car is using time, power and road space without carrying a paying rider. Now a Redwood City, California, startup called Aseon Labs wants to bring the depot closer to the robotaxi. The company is building parking-space-sized robotic service pods that can clean, charge, inspect and reset driverless cars closer to where riders actually need them. Aseon calls them modular "reset pods." But if these boxes start showing up near parking lots, gas stations or busy streets, plenty of people may see them another way: as robotaxi pit stops in a box. The idea could help cut wasted miles and keep driverless cars moving. However, it also raises a very interesting debate for cities and neighborhoods: where exactly do you put these big boxes? ZOOX ROBOTAXI REDESIGN BRINGS BIG RIDER UPGRADES Free live CyberGuy class: Sick of Spam? Join us July 22 Join us Wednesday, July 22, at 1 p.m. ET for a free CyberGuy Live class that will help you cut down on robocalls, spam texts, junk email and other unwanted messages. 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A robotaxi pulls in, the pod checks the vehicle and gets it ready to go back out. That could make a huge difference for robotaxi companies. A car sitting at a depot is not earning money. A car driving empty across town is also not earning money. Robotaxi companies face a tough math problem. The vehicles need to stay on the road when demand is high. Yet every car still needs cleaning, charging and inspection. Right now, much of that work happens at depots. Those depots often sit outside dense city centers because real estate costs less there. Aseon says fleets may travel 10 to 15 miles each way to reach centralized depots. That can turn a routine reset into a long, empty trip at the exact time a vehicle could be picking up another rider. The company's goal is to place service pods within roughly one mile of where robotaxis operate. If that works, Aseon says servicing could be up to 15 times closer to the areas where riders are waiting. Aseon's pods use cameras to inspect robotaxis. Robotic arms clean the interior of the vehicle and retrieve lost items from the cabin. The company also wants the pods to be moveable. That part is important. If one location performs poorly, Aseon could relocate the unit instead of being stuck with a permanent facility. Aseon says each reset pod is designed to fit within a single parking space and requires no permanent construction. The company also says the pods can be delivered by flatbed truck and become operational within 24 hours. Early versions are expected to have staff nearby. Over time, the company wants the system to operate more autonomously. The pods could connect to existing power sources through partnerships with EV charging companies. They could also use mobile power, including a propane generator, depending on the location. Aseon says the pods can also integrate with existing DC fast-charging networks, which could help charging operators get more use out of underused stations. That flexibility may help with rollout. Still, it also opens the door to questions from neighbors, city planners and business owners. If these robotaxi pit stops start showing up across U.S. cities, plenty of people will notice them. You could walk past one on your way to a coffee shop and wonder what it is doing there. Is it a charging station? Is it recording anything? Is it blocking parking? Is it taking up curb space that delivery drivers, cyclists or nearby businesses already fight over? Those questions are important. City curb space has become some of the most contested space in transportation today. Ride-hailing pickups, delivery trucks, bike lanes, outdoor dining, EV chargers and public transit all compete for the same streets. Now imagine adding automated robotaxi service boxes to that mix. Even if the pods help reduce empty driving, cities will still need to decide where they belong. A parking lot may make more sense than a residential block. A commercial corridor may work better than a narrow street. In some places, the answer may be no. Aseon's pods are considered temporary structures, according to the company's plan. That could help avoid a long permitting process and make the units easier to move. However, "temporary" does not mean invisible. If a pod takes up a parking space for weeks or months, neighbors may not care whether it can be moved later. They will care about the space it occupies today. WAYMO RECALLS ROBOTAXIS OVER CONSTRUCTION-ZONE RISK Local governments will likely have to weigh the trade-offs. A pod may reduce empty robotaxi trips, which could lower congestion from cars heading back to remote depots. On the other hand, the pod itself becomes a new piece of street infrastructure. That means cities may need rules around placement, noise, power use, appearance and how close these units can sit to homes or storefronts. One smart part of Aseon's plan is that the pod will not try to solve every problem. The company says its system can use computer vision and AI to detect issues that should go to a human instead. For example, if a camera spots melted chocolate on a seat, the robotic arm may avoid cleaning it because the wrong move could make the stain worse. At that point, the vehicle could head to a central depot for a person to handle it. That is a good reminder of where this technology stands. Robotaxis may be driverless, but the operation behind them still depends on human judgment. Aseon Labs has raised $10 million in seed funding and plans to build five prototypes. So, this is still an early-stage rollout, not something already popping up in cities across the country. The company has not publicly named signed robotaxi customers yet. However, Aseon says it is talking with autonomous vehicle operators, EV charging network providers and commercial real estate partners. It also says early pilot deployments are starting to take shape. The business model is also important. Aseon does not plan to simply sell these pods and walk away. Instead, robotaxi companies would use the pods as needed, while Aseon handles deployment, maintenance and daily operation. That could make it easier for robotaxi companies to add service points without building full depots across a city. For now, these boxes are not suddenly appearing on every corner tomorrow. Still, Aseon's vision is much bigger than a few test units. The company wants thousands of reset pods across major cities, close enough to keep robotaxis moving without sending them back to distant depots. If robotaxi services expand in your area, you may not only see more driverless cars. You may also see the support system that keeps them running. That could mean automated pods near shopping centers, transit hubs, parking lots or busy pickup zones. For riders, this could mean cleaner cars and shorter wait times. For cities, it could mean fewer empty trips back to distant depots. However, for residents, the trade-off may feel different. You may ask why a robotaxi company gets curb space when parking is already tight. You may also want clear answers about cameras, noise and how long each pod stays in one spot. I can see why robotaxi companies would love this idea. If a driverless car can get cleaned and charged closer to riders, it wastes less time driving empty across town. However, I can also see the pushback coming fast. You know how hard it can be to find parking in a busy city. Now picture a big automated service box taking up space near your home, office or favorite restaurant. That does not mean the idea is bad. It means cities need to be careful before handing over valuable public space to robotaxi infrastructure. Aseon says its reset pods could cut costs, reduce downtime and keep driverless cars closer to where riders need them. That's all great, but the big question is still who decides where these boxes go? Would you be OK with a robotaxi pit stop on your block if it helped cut down on empty driverless cars cruising through your city? 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/6a52294ec2ca79de2366414f Flagstaff Event Almanac for July 11 te 2026-07-11T11:30:22.522Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for July 11 July 11 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52253cc2ca79de236640b4 Judge Judy's son Adam Levy says he could fix Los Angeles ‘in a month’ te 2026-07-11T11:13:00.536Z Judge Judy's son Adam Levy says he could fix Los Angeles ‘in a month’ The recent mayoral election in Los Angeles was "obviously not" a reckoning, according to Judge Adam Levy, because the city needed a serious overhaul. Los Angeles endured a series of wildfires last year that destroyed thousands of homes and put a spotlight on some of the decision-making by local leaders. Former reality show star Spencer Pratt, who lost his own home in the Palisades fires, challenged Mayor Karen Bass in the mayoral primary, largely focusing his campaign on her response to the infernos. His message helped him surge in the polls before ultimately failing to advance in the June primary. Pratt also centered his campaign on fighting the city’s crime and homelessness, particularly rampant open-air drug use. Levy, the son of "Judge Judy" star Judy Sheindlin, who has starred in a few courtroom shows himself, said he had a checklist of what he'd do as mayor of Los Angeles to address some of the same issues. SPENCER PRATT'S UNEXPECTED POLITICAL RISE FROM MTV VILLAIN TO KAREN BASS CHALLENGER "I would have to get rid of a lot of people, but I could fix it in a month," Levy told Fox News Digital. "As mayor, you got to sit down with your DA and with your police chief," he began. "And he needs to say that we got to turn this ship around. You will have 100% support from the mayor's office in focusing your attention on repeat offenders, violent offenders. And those first-time offenders, they need to be moved out of the criminal justice system into an alternative program, community service-based program. Where you commit a crime, you do community service. You complete community service successfully. Whatever crime you committed gets wiped off your record. Easy-peasy." If first-time offenders fail to complete their community service, then they would be prosecuted, he explained. It would be on their record, affecting their ability to get housing and benefits and jobs. He blasted judges who he said are trying to be criminals' friends rather than doing their jobs. "And as DA, I absolutely would focus my prosecutor's attention on the repeat offenders, on the violent offenders," he said. "And as the mayor, you've got to appoint judges that have that same mindset. You've got to stop appointing judges that really want to be social workers." SPENCER PRATT STOPS AT ICONIC LA RESTAURANT ON ELECTION DAY, VOWS TO MAKE CITY 'STREETS SAFE AGAIN' When he was a Republican DA in a county in upstate New York, Levy said he got along with both Republicans and Democrats because they agreed the top priority was to keep families safe. He said some of the major cities have lost the plot. "When I ran for DA, I made it very clear: ‘You vote for me, and I promise to protect your family the same way I would protect my own,'" he said. "They don't do that in LA. They don't do that in New York. They don't do that in certain cities that have lost their way. And it's the politicians, unfortunately, that get to go back to their homes and good neighborhoods behind gates, where these repeat criminal offenders are not being released back into. That's the problem, and it really is infuriating." Mayor Bass pushed back on the notion that LA is a danger zone after President Donald Trump pledged that "Los Angeles is going to be safe" under his lead. "L.A. is safer than it’s been in decades, including declines in violent crime for the last two years and homicides at a 60-year low," Bass said in a statement to LAist in February. "We will be even safer when ICE is out of Los Angeles." LA has fewer homicides than Washington, D.C., when population differences are calculated. In 2025, the homicide rate was 5.9 per 100,000 residents, according to data from the Los Angeles Police Department, the lowest homicide rate since 1959. Fox News Digital has reached out to Mayor Bass's office for comment. Levy pivoted his attention to New York City. Even though Rudy Giuliani has become a controversial figure in recent years, Levy said he was exactly who New York City needed as mayor in the 1990s. The city had devolved to the point that even the deep blue Big Apple had had enough and was willing to hire a Republican for the job, the judge said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE MEDIA AND CULTURE STORIES "Because New York City became so terrible, so dangerous, so dirty, so stinky, no one wanted to be here anymore," Levy said. "And people finally got fed up – Democrats finally got fed up. It’ll happen too in LA — it’s just a matter of how bad is it going to get before the people wake up and start electing adults in the room." During Giuliani's term, violent crime declined by more than 56 percent in New York City, compared to about 28 percent in the nation as a whole. Property crimes decreased by about 65 percent, compared to 26 percent nationally, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. Levy credited the statistic in part to Giuliani leaning on the "broken windows" policy, a practice in which law enforcement focused on strictly policing minor offenses, in hopes it would lead to a drop in overall crime. "I remember what New York City was like in the ‘70s and in the ’80s. It was a s--hole," he added. "And he came in, and he cleaned it up. He cleaned it up for [Michael] Bloomberg, who then brought the businesses in. You couldn't have Bloomberg without Giuliani. He got rid of the panhandlers, the aggressive panhandlers, the homelessness, people taking craps on the street, the garbage. It was the broken windows' theory. He and his police chiefs were on the same page. And then people felt safe, because they were safer." Levy's new show "Adam’s Law," from CBS Media Ventures, is premiering in national syndication on Sept. 14. The show is produced by Judy Sheindlin’s Queen Bee Productions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a522529c2ca79de236640ab DAN GAINOR: We got Twitter/X as a platform 20 years ago and global censors still hate and fear it te 2026-07-11T11:12:41.075Z DAN GAINOR: We got Twitter/X as a platform 20 years ago and global censors still hate and fear it I’ve been online for more than 30 years. Sometime this July, my Twitter/X account turns 18. That means it’s old enough to vote. The site itself launched publicly 20 years ago, on July 15, 2006. In all, I’ve been online since before the World Wide Web was worldwide back in the 1990s. I’m still a fan of print, but the impact of social media is undeniable. What mankind is still wrestling with is whether that’s good or bad. To be fair, it’s a lot of both. And that’s an unpredictability governments and lefty journalists hate. The Charlie Kirk assassination went viral unedited. We all saw it, and it was etched into our hearts forever. The same is true of the attacks on President Donald Trump, terrorism and the war in Ukraine. That level of unrestricted freedom is what governments around the world want to stop. If no one can tell what officials are doing, no one can stop them. America came within a hair’s breadth of that freedom being taken away and censorship taking hold here — maybe everywhere. All the social media platforms were working together to control what we said online during the Biden years, working with foreign entities and so-called fact-checkers to censor more. Tesla founder Elon Musk and Trump stopped them. Musk bought Twitter, which broke the social media cartel, and Trump was reelected. The censors and control freaks haven’t given up. There is too much power at stake for them ever to stop. LOGAN WEBB DELETES X ACCOUNT AFTER LASHING OUT AT REPORTER, GIANTS FANS FOLLOWING EMBARRASSING LOSS It’s not all bleak, thankfully. Ordinary people — and even famous people — often go viral on Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and it can mark them for years. Tens of millions of people have seen the video of a young woman getting upset because puzzle pieces of various shapes all got placed into the square hole. Her reactions were hilarious and iconic. Secretary of State Marco Rubio became a lasting internet meme for his ability to take on many jobs. He’s been edited into everything from the king of Iran to taking over for the U.S. Olympic ski team. Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham scored points with fans and non-fans alike simply by pointing. The WNBA player got into a verbal fight with another player, and Cunningham’s response was to point with all the power of Uncle Sam. The internet connected our world. Social media connected people with shared interests — loves and often hates. Cooks joined groups about recipes, sports fans congregated around their favorite teams, and political addicts got their fix 24/7. Unfortunately, that also made it easier for criminal gangs and traffickers to communicate. Porn, violent videos and the worst of human behavior are now readily available almost anywhere. Spend lots of time on social media, and you see the best and worst of mankind. All of this is because we have the power, ordinary people like you and me. That wasn’t the case for nearly all of human history. Everything people read or saw was curated. Someone else decided. A limited number of publishers produced books, a limited number of news outlets produced stories and so on. Only the verbal record was there to counter it. The internet changed that. EYEBROW-RAISING CLAIM FROM ‘HUNTER BIDEN’ X ACCOUNT DRAWS GOP MOCKERY Establishment media lost control. The Washington Post, The New York Times and the rest of the leftist media now face pushback whenever they dump especially biased stories on a now-critical public. Americans learned of the Hunter Biden laptop story from social media, despite a massive campaign to suppress it. The same goes for the bogus Russian collusion narrative and lots more. The so-called public media outlets, such as NPR and PBS, finally lost their taxpayer funding, at least here in the U.S., because people finally saw them for what they were. And we are all witnessing the media’s Graham Platner fiasco in real time. But there’s a price to pay for that freedom. Popularity is outpacing our ability to distinguish fact from fiction and right from wrong. There is a global effort to demonize Jewish people and slander them with every crime imaginable, far worse than the made-up "Protocols of the Elders of Zion." Meanwhile, the terrorist group Hamas, which filmed and shared its barbarism against the people of Israel, is beloved on much of the internet. That is despite — or because of — posting videos of its members murdering more than 1,200 men, women and children and kidnapping 250 more. That freedom terrifies governments, and they are fighting back against it. Not just communist China or authoritarian Russia, either. The allegedly free nations that are our core allies — the U.K., Germany, Canada, Australia and France — have all turned against free speech online. British police ignored a victim’s fatal wounds and, instead, arrested him. But the video went viral, and now millions know the name Henry Nowak. Only, instead of turning away from censorship, the U.K. is embracing it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION British politicians decided to simply take free speech away from their citizens. They went from going after a few troublesome posters to arresting 12,000 people a year for free speech crimes. That was only the beginning. The current Labour government "has proposed tighter restrictions on social media platforms during general elections," according to GB News. The EU has advanced age verification, forcing users to identify themselves online. That’s the beginning of the end for European free speech online. Both the EU and the U.K. have tried repeatedly to use those powers against American firms, too. British regulator Ofcom has sent letters to at least 197 U.S. firms about content that is perfectly legal here in America. The foreign tyrants tried to fine two of them. We have to fight for the future of online freedom. There used to be three schools of thought on censorship. China believes in complete state control. Europe wants some regulation, and the U.S. wants mostly free speech. That’s no longer the case. Europe wants the same control China has. And many leftists in the U.S. want that here, too. This battle begins again when Trump leaves office. If the Democrats win, they will try to align with foreign regulators who want to shut down American free speech. They may even join in and try to prosecute Musk, as European regulators have discussed. President Abraham Lincoln warned that "this government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free." The same is true for the internet. If the U.S. stays mostly free online, the EU and U.K. will either have to accept it or take action against U.S. firms and executives. Right now, they are hoping to wait out Trump and find friendlier Democrats who oppose hate speech, which is really just speech they hate. Either way, expect European censors to continue efforts to force Americans to censor and many on the left to help them. We have to stop them. Our entire lives are lived online now, and if we lose free speech there, then we lose it entirely. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAN GAINOR Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a522515c2ca79de236640a2 How Texas hospitality shattered this World Cup traveler's fears of visiting the USA te 2026-07-11T11:12:21.618Z How Texas hospitality shattered this World Cup traveler's fears of visiting the USA A viral Japanese creator known as "Bob" arrived in the United States expecting hostility from a country he worried "hated tourists," but instead found himself embraced by a "kind and friendly country" during his journey, single-handedly dismantling narratives that portray America as a deeply divided and unwelcoming nation. The "internet’s favorite tourist" made it all the way to the Lone Star State, where Fox News Digital caught up with him this week at popular spots in Dallas like the Katy Trail Ice House and Terry Black's Barbecue. "I thought that American people hate tourists… but when I [came] here, that image, changed," Bob told Fox News Digital.  What started out as an exploratory trip to visit the United States during the World Cup turned this influencer, known for his high-energy reactions while experiencing heartland grit during his travels for the first time, into a social media sensation. GERMAN WORLD CUP FAN BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS AFTER BEING BLOWN AWAY BY KINDNESS OF AMERICANS "I think the media posts negative news because they want to attract [viewers], but… America is really kind and friendly and [a] really nice country," the Japanese tourist continued. "Negative news is only a small part of the picture. Don't let it shape your entire view of [the] USA. I know it can be scary to visit a country or a city you've never been to before, but don't let negative headlines stop you from experiencing it for yourself," he added. "Come to the USA with an open mind and see it with your own eyes," Bob said. Bob described the barbecue at Terry Black's as "amazing" and was in awe of the portion sizes and menu selections. He was also pleasantly surprised that he could pick more than one dessert. "When I eat Texas barbecue... I feel like I am in Texas," he said. BLUE-HAIRED WORLD CUP FAN BREAKS SILENCE AFTER HIS EMOTIONAL REACTION GOES VIRAL Once locals caught a glimpse of him out and about at the Ice House, Dallas residents immediately came up to Bob, snapping selfies with the local celebrity, complimenting his content exploring American culture. "Everyone's so friendly and really talkative… more talkative than I expected," he said. "They have a lot of hospitality in mind. I feel really welcome[d] from Texas people." Bob’s journey started after posting a TikTok sharing that he didn’t have a place to stay during a night of his travels, and one of his "really kind" followers offered up their home to him for 15 days. WORLD CUP SOCCER FANS ARE DISCOVERING AMERICA’S GREATNESS. IT’S TIME AMERICANS DID, TOO "That was an unforgettable experience," Bob shared. "They showed me around the city, it [was] really nice. They [were] so kind." Bob, who revealed he would pick either Seattle or Dallas if he made a permanent move to the United States, shared that "you can't really lump the U.S. together as one place."  "Every state has its own culture and personality. So from now on, instead of saying, ‘I've been to America,’ I'm going to say which state I visited," he relayed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a522502c2ca79de23664099 Slain New Jersey therapist’s grad school roommate recounts friendship with couple during time in Boston te 2026-07-11T11:12:02.184Z Slain New Jersey therapist’s grad school roommate recounts friendship with couple during time in Boston BOSTON – "I hope she was not miserable toward the end of things," said Jennifer Payne, a close friend and former roommate of slain New Jersey therapist Brooke Hanlon. Payne told Fox News Digital she's known Hanlon since 2013. The two became very close friends while attending graduate school together at Northeastern University. They also were roommates for a few years in Boston. Hanlon, a 35-year-old who had a baby last year, was found fatally stabbed inside her Chester, New Jersey home on June 6. NJ HUSBAND BEGS FOR CPR HELP IN 911 CALL AFTER WIFE FOUND DEAD WITH STAB WOUNDS: AUDIO Payne learned about the death of her longtime friend when a news outlet called her weeks after investigators made their discovery. Authorities have not yet named a possible suspect or person of interest in the ongoing homicide investigation. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns Speaking about the limited release of information in the case, Payne said, "The whole complexity of it all—and not knowing—keeps you on bated breath all the time." 'THAT WAS THE LAST I HEARD FROM HIM': SLAIN NJ THERAPIST’S NEIGHBOR RECALLS LAST CONTACT WITH HUSBAND Payne's painful loss of her friend brings back numerous memories, including their post-grad trip to Europe she tells Fox News Digital. SLAIN NEW JERSEY THERAPIST'S SISTER SAYS FAMILY IS LIVING A 'NIGHTMARE' ONE MONTH LATER While Brooke and her husband, Conor, were dating, Payne said the group often hung out together and sometimes Conor's family members would join. The Hanlon family is from Boston's Brighton neighborhood. FOX TRUE CRIME IS NOW ON FACEBOOK Conor had a reserved nature about him when she knew him, Payne said. "He just didn't really have much personality. I didn't think he was very motivated." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST NJ HUSBAND BEGS FOR CPR HELP IN 911 CALL AFTER WIFE FOUND DEAD WITH STAB WOUNDS: AUDIO Conor has yet to make a public statement about the death of his wife. Conor Hanlon has not been charged with any crime or wrongdoing. Fox News Digital has made numerous attempts to reach him but calls have not been returned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5224eec2ca79de23664090 Bringing the war to Putin’s front door: Is Ukraine’s energy strike strategy working? te 2026-07-11T11:11:42.723Z Bringing the war to Putin’s front door: Is Ukraine’s energy strike strategy working? Ukraine’s intensifying campaign against Putin's oil industry is having a growing impact inside Russia, forcing one of the world’s largest energy producers to restrict diesel exports, pursue fuel imports and confront shortages stretching from occupied Crimea to cities deep in the country. Inside Russia, the consequences are becoming increasingly visible. Former Russian opposition politician and commentator Maxim Katz said the shortages represent one of the first direct ways many Russians have experienced the consequences of the war — and could become particularly sensitive ahead of State Duma elections scheduled for September. "This is the first time that Russians actually sees that the war has an effect on their day-to-day life — not only in the cost of fuel, but in its availability," Katz told Fox News Digital in a Zoom interview from Israel, where he lives in exile. "You cannot buy it. And that’s a big deal for Russia." DRONE OFFENSIVE HITS RUSSIAN OIL TANKERS AND REFINERIES AT 'INDUSTRIAL SCALE' AS MOSCOW BANS DIESEL EXPORTS Katz said elections in Russia are neither free nor competitive, but they still serve an important function for Putin by projecting public support to regional leaders, business figures and other members of the elite. "If everybody sees in September that he has 20% support or 10% support, then questions begin about why he should appoint governors or control the system," Katz said. "That is something he does not want to deal with." The fuel crisis, Katz argued, threatens Putin’s effort to portray himself as fully in control and to keep the cost of the war away from ordinary Russians. "Putin tried to convince everybody that Moscow would continue to live its regular life and nobody would see the war," Katz said. "It was his war, not the war of ordinary Russians. But when the war comes home, this is a completely different story, and it changes the equation." Katz also pointed to the striking reversal of Russia — historically one of the world’s largest exporters of oil and refined products — seeking fuel supplies from abroad. Reuters reported that Moscow had approached Kazakhstan about importing approximately 50,000 metric tons of gasoline after refinery outages reduced Russian gasoline output by roughly 25% from a year earlier. The campaign reached a new milestone this week when Ukrainian drones struck the Omsk refinery, Russia’s largest, roughly 1,700 miles from Ukrainian-held territory. The facility temporarily halted processing after the attack, according to Reuters. Days later, another strike shut Russia’s Saratov refinery for the third time this year. The expanding crisis raises a central question for Ukraine and its allies: Can attacks on the infrastructure that powers Russia’s military and economy alter President Vladimir Putin’s calculations — or will the Kremlin continue shielding its war effort while shifting the burden onto ordinary Russians? "They have to buy fuel from Kazakhstan now," Katz said. "Russia is one of the biggest exporters of oil and oil products and always has been. This is crazy." Still, Katz cautioned that the Kremlin would likely continue prioritizing military supplies even as civilian shortages worsened. "He will find the fuel for the tanks. That is not the issue," Katz said. "The issue is his grip on Russia." WATCH: FIGHTS BREAK OUT AT RUSSIAN GAS STATIONS AS PUTIN ADMITS FUEL SHORTAGES Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, former commander of U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said the effects are already becoming significant. "Without question, Ukraine’s campaign against Russia’s oil and energy infrastructure is having a real and growing impact on the Russian homeland," Breedlove told Fox News Digital. "The reported reductions in fuel production are significant — close to a third by some estimates." "These strikes are beginning to seriously impact not just the economy but the Kremlin’s ability to sustain its war effort and military operations," he added. "When Ukraine is able to hit large, high-value energy targets deep inside Russian territory, that changes the equation." "Russia cannot effectively defend every refinery and energy facility across their enormous territory, and that is the core problem for Moscow," Breedlove said. "Every asset they deploy to defend their infrastructure are assets not deployed to the frontlines." Moscow has already taken emergency measures. Russia banned diesel exports through the end of July as drone attacks forced unplanned refinery shutdowns and reduced domestic supplies. Seaborne exports of diesel and gasoline fell 39% in June compared with May and 46% from the previous year, according to Reuters. RUSSIAN GENERALS' ASSASSINATIONS EXPOSE GROWING RIFT INSIDE PUTIN'S SECURITY APPARATUS Ukraine’s ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, said American intelligence has played an important role in helping Kyiv penetrate Russia’s extensive air-defense network. "You always have to give credit to the United States," Korniychuk told Fox News Digital. "U.S. intelligence is helping Ukrainian missiles and drones avoid Russian anti-missile defense." The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials, said in a 2025 report that "The U.S. will provide Ukraine with intelligence for long-range missile strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure." Reuters, citing the Financial Times, also reported that "U.S. intelligence has helped Kyiv strike important Russian energy assets, including oil refineries, far beyond the front line, the newspaper said, citing unnamed Ukrainian and U.S. officials familiar with the campaign." Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department and the White House to confirm the reports and the Ukrainian ambassador’s claims. Korniychuk said the strikes are creating serious pressure inside the Russian system, even if they have not yet persuaded Putin to change course. "The majority of the Russian leadership understands that this is a crucial problem, but Putin personally does not," he said. "The distance between him and the rest of the Russian leadership is growing tremendously. Even people he has trusted for many years understand that this is going nowhere, but that will not necessarily bring Putin to the same conclusion." Retired Lt. Gen. Richard Newton, former U.S. Air Force assistant vice chief of staff, argued that the broader strategic picture is shifting in Ukraine’s favor. "Throughout the conflict, the vast majority of the Russian homeland has been a sanctuary," Newton said. "However, over the last several months, Ukrainian drone attacks have reached deep inside Russia — up to 1,500 miles recently." Newton said the pressure was arriving as Western support strengthened. "That is a credit to President Zelenskyy, his military leadership and Ukraine’s defense industrial base," he said. "And it comes at the right time, with Europe now providing military capabilities and financial resources — and now, with renewed public support from President Trump." Yet the strategy has limits. Russia continues to generate billions in energy revenue beyond the reach of Ukrainian drones. Urgewald, a Germany-based nonprofit environmental and human-rights organization analysis of Kpler cargo data found that the European Union received 114 of the 118 cargoes shipped from Russia’s Yamal LNG project between January and May 2026 — about 97% of the project’s exports. The shipments totaled 8.37 million metric tons and had an estimated value of roughly $5.7 billion. "Current trends show EU payments for Russian Yamal LNG are on course to reach almost $7 billion in the first half of 2026 alone," Alexander Kirk, a sanctions campaigner at Urgewald, told Fox News Digital. "These dollars support Russia’s war economy and help sustain Moscow’s aggression against Ukraine, including the drone and missile warfare terrorizing Ukrainian cities." The figures capture the dual reality confronting Kyiv: Ukraine can damage refineries, disrupt domestic fuel supplies and force Moscow to divert resources, while Russia continues earning substantial revenue from global energy markets. Amb. Korniychuk said Zelenskyy had given the military 40 days to substantially change the situation. Katz cautioned that there was no way to predict whether Putin’s system was approaching collapse, but said authoritarian regimes can appear stable until they unravel with extraordinary speed. He compared that uncertainty to the final months of the Soviet Union. "Nobody before the August Putsch could even think that in three months from now there would be no Soviet Union," Katz said. "Systems like this — this is one of their common things — collapse quick." For now, Ukraine’s strikes have not halted Russian military operations or forced Putin to negotiate. But they have reached deep into Russia, strained its fuel system and undermined the Kremlin’s effort to keep the war distant from its population. The question being asked by analysts is no longer whether Ukraine can hit Russia’s economic engine, but how much sustained pressure that engine — and Putin’s political system — can withstand. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5222aac2ca79de23664030 Garden launches pass program te 2026-07-11T11:02:02.167Z Garden launches pass program Visitors to the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix this month will find an escape from the summer heat and a bonus summer pass for a free return (photo by Andrew Pielage). The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (RoHoEn) is launching a Summer Pass program designed to give every visitor more opportunities to experience the garden’s beauty, tranquility and restorative benefits this summer. From June 15 through Aug. 31, every admission ticket purchased includes a bonus Summer Pass good for one free return visit before the end of August. “Science has since proven what Japanese Gardeners have understood for 2,000 years: Time in nature reduces stress, supports physical recovery and improves emotional wellbeing,” said Ben Schrepf, executive director and Garden curator. “With our seasonal hours and the new Summer Pass, we’re making sure those benefits are within reach for everyone in Phoenix, even in the heat of summer.” The garden’s summer schedule provides access during morning and evening hours, when visitors can most comfortably enjoy the grounds. Summer hours are 8 to 11:30 a.m. (last admission 11 a.m.) and 4 to 7:30 p.m. (last admission 7 p.m.). The promotion is ticket-based: each ticket purchased receives one Summer Pass, regardless of party size. A family purchasing four tickets receives four passes. Passes are valid for any future visit within the program period and cannot be applied to the same-day transaction. Visitors who purchase tickets online in advance may collect their Summer Passes at the admission window. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix is located at 1125 N. 3rd Ave. in downtown Phoenix. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a522296c2ca79de23664027 Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – July 10-13 te 2026-07-11T11:01:42.726Z Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – July 10-13 According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), improvement projects will require closures along a few stretches of freeways in the Phoenix area this weekend, July 10-13. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed for these weekend freeway restrictions: Northbound State Route 51 closed between the I-10 “Mini-Stack” interchange and Colter Street from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (July 13) for pavement improvement project. All I-10 and Loop 202 ramps to northbound SR 51 closed. Detours: Consider using northbound Interstate 17 as an alternate freeway route to north Phoenix. Other detour routes include 16th, 24th and 32nd streets. Eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) closed between McQueen and Lindsay roads from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (July 13) for widening project. Eastbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Dobson Road, Alma School Road and Arizona Avenue closed. Detours: Consider using eastbound Pecos or Germann roads as alternate routes to travel beyond the closure. Southbound Loop 101 (Pima/Price freeways) closed between McKellips Road and University Drive from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (July 13) for pavement improvement project. East- and westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) ramps to southbound Loop 101 closed. Southbound Loop 101 on-ramps at Indian School, Thomas and McDowell roads also closed. Detours: Consider exiting ahead of the closure and using local routes, including southbound Hayden Road/McClintock Drive, to reach westbound Loop 101 or to travel beyond the closure. Click on the Weekend Travel Advisory map graphic or visit the ADOT website for additional information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a521fedc2ca79de23663fae An American Politician is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank te 2026-07-11T10:50:21.188Z An American Politician is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank Representative Ro Khanna was barred from leaving for 90 minutes. Where past U.S. leaders toured the region to show support for Israel, today’s Democratic presidential aspirants are going to bolster their credentials as critics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a521986c2ca79de23663ebd Tyler Robinson hearing ends without ruling as evidence dismantles Charlie Kirk conspiracy claims te 2026-07-11T10:23:02.095Z Tyler Robinson hearing ends without ruling as evidence dismantles Charlie Kirk conspiracy claims PROVO, Utah — Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing in the assassination of Charlie Kirk came to a close without a decision from Judge Tony Graf Jr. on Friday, but the week-long proceeding introduced a wide swath of evidence in the case to the public. Robinson, 23, is accused of shooting Kirk, 31, from a rooftop sniper's perch during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025. Graf agreed to a defense request to allow lawyers to file briefs before he decides whether Robinson's case should go to trial, a move that adds about six weeks to the process. The next hearing, on Sept. 1, is scheduled to be held just days before the first full year since Kirk's assassination. CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION: TIMELINE OF UTAH CAMPUS SHOOTING, TYLER ROBINSON CHARGED Amid the lengthy process, enormous public interest in the case and closed-door hearings and court filings, a series of conspiracy theories about what happened last year in Orem have emerged. Many of them were debunked by evidence introduced in court over the last week: The claims: Although Robinson's defense team objected to showing his autopsy report in court, testimony from Utah State Bureau of Investigation Agent David Hull listed his death as a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the neck. The testimony included no indication that the forensic pathologist who handled the autopsy found anything inconsistent with that conclusion, ruling out theories involving an exploding microphone. DONALD TRUMP JR ARGUES CHARLIE KIRK MURDER EVIDENCE PUTS CONSPIRACY THEORIES 'AT REST' While there has been some speculation about the lack of a visible "exit wound" in graphic video of Kirk's murder, the doctor who performed the autopsy was still confident it was the gunshot that killed Kirk. James Gagliano, a retired FBI supervisory special agent and Fox News contributor, said that over his 25-year career, he's seen .22-caliber rounds go all the way through a human body, and much larger .45-caliber rounds hit a bone, muscle or even soft tissue and stop. "Suppositions like this highlight a complete ignorance of ballistics and are typically spouted by those who have never stood alongside a medical examiner conducting homicide victim autopsies," Gagliano said. "It’s to be expected that the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms' 'inconclusive' determination in attempts to match bullet fragments from Kirk’s body with the murder weapon would cause conspiratorial conjecture." TYLER ROBINSON HEARING: TOP MOMENTS FROM EXPLOSIVE LANCE TWIGGS INTERVIEW PLAYED IN COURT The forensic pathologist recovered bullet fragments from Kirk's body, which were sent to the ATF for testing. Although tool marks on the fragments themselves were inconclusive, the caliber was consistent with a spent cartridge casing found in the suspected murder weapon — which authorities allege had Robinson's DNA on it. On the other hand, the defense may have fanned some flames by playing up evidence of other, unrelated weapons recovered at the scene. The defense noted that investigators found an empty pistol holster just steps from where Kirk was killed as well as an unfired .223 round on the roof of another building. WATCH: Man who recreated Tyler Robinson's alleged route at UVU slams conspiracy theories According to this theory, the suspect is several inches taller than Robinson, who is listed as standing 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office. The video isn't the only evidence that prosecutors say places Robinson at UVU, however. They have surveillance video of a Dodge Challenger coming and going. He allegedly encountered a Spanish Fork police officer who ran his license plates. And his DNA was allegedly recovered from a screwdriver found near the sniper's perch and on the suspected murder weapon, hidden in a "wooded area" just steps away from campus. Tayler Hansen, an independent journalist, attempted to recreate the suspect's route across campus to test and debunk this theory with a video of his own. "I went down there and decided to capture as close to the same angles as I could, compare myself, because I'm six-feet-tall, and the new conspiracy is that the real shooter, what they're claiming, is anywhere between six-foot-two to six-foot-three," he told Fox News Digital Friday. Although he didn't have access to the campus surveillance footage, he said he did his best to place his camera at the same angle and height as the school's cameras. Then he retraced Robinson's steps and compared their heights. "I was slightly taller, just in the ever slight amount," he said. "And that's enough right there, I mean it's enough to say, 'OK guys, let's move on to the next one.'" WATCH: New CCTV video allegedly shows Tyler Robinson on UVU campus on day Charlie Kirk was killed Again, investigators alleged they can place Robinson on campus multiple times the day of the murder with video, physical and digital evidence. They say he arrived in the morning, entered the campus, left, and came back later with different clothes on, following virtually the same path. And they showed a compilation video taken by UVU surveillance cameras showing all of that. Additionally, Robinson allegedly made contact with some Turning Point USA representatives on campus. In addition to the evidence mentioned above, police also obtained a Cellebrite extraction from Robinson's phone, according to testimony throughout the week. Such extractions include information about calls, texts, app usage and location and phone tower data. Robinson's defense attorneys have not introduced any phone data that could place him somewhere else at the time of the murder. WATCH: Evidence in Tyler Robinson's case is overwhelming and devastating, lead prosecutor says Another conspiracy theory promoted on social media claims that there are "many" young men who decided to wear maroon shirts and light shorts on the day Charlie Kirk was killed, stating "without a clear image, they certainly cannot declare it is Tyler Robinson." A compilation video played in court shows the suspect in two different outfits — one of which included a maroon T-shirt. In the other, he wore a black, long-sleeved shirt. Prosecutors have alleged Robinson appears to be both of them, and they also have video of the suspect getting out of a gray Dodge Challenger in the school's parking garage — the same kind of vehicle Robinson drove. In addition to the suspect wearing a maroon T-shirt at UVU, Robinson was also wearing a maroon T-shirt when he surrendered to authorities, video shows. Lance Twiggs, Robinson's former roommate and lover, sat for multiple interviews with authorities, including one that the prosecution attempted to play video of in court. After some objections from the defense, a redacted version was shown. It was between Twiggs and Deputy Utah County Attorney Ryan McBride, one of the prosecutors on the case. Additional investigators were present but not shown on camera, including Agent Brian Davis of the Utah SBI. The highly anticipated video was a huge part of the hearing this week. The defense tried hard not to allow the public to hear testimony from Twiggs or see text messages, Discord chat logs or the handwritten note Robinson left for Twiggs — all three of which include what appear to be admissions of guilt. Graf allowed that evidence, however, and the defense showed nothing to indicate there was a foreign conspiracy involved in Kirk's murder. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a521972c2ca79de23663eb4 Prince William dumped Kate Middleton with one phone call and then came ‘crawling back,’ royal author claims te 2026-07-11T10:22:42.639Z Prince William dumped Kate Middleton with one phone call and then came ‘crawling back,’ royal author claims Before they became the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William walked away from Kate Middleton — only to come "crawling back." The claim was made by Christopher Andersen, author of "Kate!," which explores how the once commoner became the universally adored face of the British monarchy. Fox News Digital reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. A spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital it does not comment on books. PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON ARE READY TO LEAD THE MONARCHY, SOURCES SAY: 'THANK GOD THEY’VE GOT EACH OTHER' "Kate Middleton certainly was strategic in winning Prince William back," Andersen told Fox News Digital. "And she had [her mother] Carole Middleton as her general or field marshal or strategist — we’re going to call it. But Kate was crushed in the beginning. [It] was completely out of the blue. I was in London when they broke up in 2007, and it was shocking. Everyone thought they were on the verge of announcing their engagement." William and Kate met in 2001 when they were students at the University of St. Andrews. The pair were friends at first but eventually started dating. After several years, William reportedly broke up with Kate over the phone. According to Andersen’s book, Kate was "clutching her cell phone close to her ear" behind a closed door at Jigsaw, where she worked as a children’s accessories buyer. In a conference room, Kate "listened to the man she had loved for five years tell her they were through." Coworkers were straining to hear what was happening on the other side of the door. WATCH: HOW KATE MIDDLETON WON PRINCE WILLIAM BACK AFTER THEIR SPLIT William "stammered" that he was unwilling to commit, arguing he was "only 25" and "too young." He stressed that the press would make her life "unbearable" as long as they remained a couple. He feared that her life was in danger, and she wasn’t entitled to royal protection when he wasn’t around. Kate "pleaded" with William to reconsider. She offered to ask her parents to hire private bodyguards if that’s what he wanted. William didn’t budge. Instead, he said he was under so much pressure now that he was taking on the duties of a second lieutenant in the Blues and Royals Regiment of the Household Cavalry. He had made up his mind. "What had happened was Camilla and [the former Prince] Charles had actually convinced William to either ask for her hand in marriage or cut it off and not let the poor girl suffer anymore," Andersen told Fox News Digital. "Charles was always incredibly fond of Kate. He never doubted that she would make an excellent wife for his eldest son, and she had all the qualities necessary to become a future queen. But it wasn’t fair, in Charles’ view, to keep the poor girl hanging. And so, [William] chose to cut it." "Her coworkers could hear Kate on the phone begging to know what was wrong, begging to know why this was happening, and crying," Andersen claimed. "Understandably, Kate was devastated. Her coworkers overheard Kate pleading with William, asking, "Why?" It all came as a total shock." The book describes how Kate "had been gently pressing William for a commitment but was careful not to overplay her hand." Still, it was over. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER That evening, Andersen said Kate returned home to her mother, who encouraged her daughter to get out and embrace her independence. "Carole Middleton, a very smart woman, told her, ‘Just go out there and [show him] what he’s missing,’" said Andersen. "And so, she went back into society." Kate refused to stay heartbroken. The book claimed that she embarked on a new diet and exercise regimen and began slipping "into a series of micro-miniskirts" and "painted-on designer jeans." She returned to London’s nightclub scene with her sister Pippa Middleton "riding shotgun." In between having fun "with a succession of young men," as reported by local newspapers, she also signed up with Sisterhood, an all-female rowing crew. She was far from moping around. "Carole Middleton came to her daughter’s rescue," said Andersen. "She convinced Kate not to let the hurt show, to go out and date other young men in their circle and join a women’s rowing crew to make it look like she was having the time of her life. Kate and her sister Pippa were out on the town practically every night, making sure they were photographed in the company of handsome young aristocrats." The headlines reportedly stung William. The book claimed that when it was reported that Kate and Sir Henry Ropner, a "dashing heir to a shipping fortune," were "in each other’s arms on the dance floor," William realized he’d made a huge mistake. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "William went on a couple of drunken sprees," said Andersen. "In fact, at one point, he was in a London nightclub, shouting ‘I’m free!’ But six weeks after the split, he came back to Kate with his tail between his legs." "The breakup was a total wake-up call for William," Andersen continued. "After all the years he and Kate had been together, he somehow felt it was his obligation to sow some additional wild oats. After all, that’s what most male members of the royal family did. But fairly quickly, he realized that Kate was the love of his life and someone you could build a future with." And there was one party that changed everything. In the book "William and Catherine" by Russell Myers, the royal editor of the Daily Mirror, he wrote that one of their mutual friends, Sam Waley-Cohen, was throwing a party at his family home, a 17th-century manor in Oxfordshire. The theme of the night was "Freakin' Naughty." WATCH: INSIDE THE PARTY THAT CHANGED PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON'S FUTURE William, who was "missing" Kate, reached out to her, asking if she would be attending the party that had been in their diary for months. Kate, reluctant to commit over the phone, said she would consider it. "Keen to make an impression, and perhaps to help break the ice when he saw Catherine for the first time in months, William dressed in tight black hotpants and a plastic policeman's helmet," Myers wrote. "Catherine also turned heads when she arrived in a showstopping 'naughty nurse' outfit, complete with fishnet tights and a short dress." "Fellow guests said as soon as William and Catherine set eyes on one another, it was clear their love had not extinguished," he wrote. "The couple peeled off from the rest of the party and spent hours locked in deep conversation. Catherine listened intently as William attempted to break the deadlock, laying out his reasons for doubting what they had." "He talked of his fear of letting someone truly experience the world in which he lived, and also his fear of rejection if he did let himself get too close," Myers continued. "Catherine, of course, knew that she still loved William deeply." "As the cocktails flowed, and the dance floor filled, they only had eyes for each other," Myers wrote. In the summer of 2007, William and Kate rekindled their romance. "Kate graciously made it clear that she understood the pressures he was under," said Andersen. "At long last, William was no longer confused about the part she was destined to play in his life. Kate was in love with William and vice versa. It had been that way for five years by the time of their breakup. "She never doubted William’s love for her, and he never doubted her commitment to him. But you have to understand that a future king has so many expectations heaped upon him that, at some point, he is going to crack. And that’s what happened when he initiated the breakup." "Fortunately, William soon came to his senses," Andersen added. Three years later, in 2010, William and Kate announced their engagement. They married the following year at London’s Westminster Abbey. Today, they are now proud parents to three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52195fc2ca79de23663eab America's cheapest city to grab a cheeseburger, fries and soda isn't where you'd expect te 2026-07-11T10:22:23.188Z America's cheapest city to grab a cheeseburger, fries and soda isn't where you'd expect A cheeseburger, fries and a soda remain one of America's classic comfort meals, but what Americans pay for that combo depends heavily on where they live, according to the so-called Cheeseburger Index. A new DoorDash State of Local Commerce report, which compares the average price of a cheeseburger, fries and a soda across U.S. cities, found the average price of the meal is lowest in Austin, Texas, at $12.94. DoorDash said cities in the South and Southeast tend to be more affordable because of structurally lower operating costs, helping the region rank well across both grocery and restaurant price indexes. The highest cost topped out in Anchorage, Alaska at $28.28 for the same meal, according to the report. The 10 best-value cities in the study are concentrated in the Midwest and Texas, with four cities in the Lone Star State making the list — Laredo, Texas ($13.39), Lincoln, Nebraska ($13.86), Detroit ($14.99) and Philadelphia ($15.41) rounded out the top five. The rankings come as eating out continues to get more expensive, even as prices for many grocery and household staples have stabilized. DoorDash found the average price of a cheeseburger, fries and soda climbed 3.2% over the past year. THE COST OF THIS GROCERY STAPLE IS NEARING RECORD HIGHS — AND AMERICANS CAN’T GET ENOUGH While rising beef prices have drawn attention this year, DoorDash said higher restaurant prices appear to reflect broader operating costs — including labor, rent and energy — rather than food costs alone. Local labor markets and operating expenses also help explain why the same meal costs less than $13 in Austin than in Anchorage where it's more than double that cost. "There isn't one economy. There are a lot of local economies," Jessica Lachs, chief analytics officer at DoorDash, told Fox News Digital. She said the Cheeseburger Index was designed to illustrate how those local differences translate into everyday prices for consumers. "Really, the story here is local variation," Lachs said. "The same basket of goods — a cheeseburger, fries and a drink — costs $12.94 on average in Austin, Texas, but $28.28 in Anchorage, Alaska. Same basket, same quarter, but a very different local reality." ONE LITTLE-KNOWN MEETING HELPS DECIDE WHAT AMERICANS CAN AFFORD — AND WHAT THEY CAN’T The Cheeseburger Index is one of three affordability measures included in the State of Local Commerce Report. DoorDash also publishes a Breakfast Basics Index, which tracks the cost of common breakfast items, and an Everyday Essentials Index, which measures the price of household staples.  Sections of the report found prices for many household essentials remained relatively flat, while some grocery items have begun climbing again. Egg prices, which helped pull grocery costs lower earlier this year, have eased, but avocado and milk prices rose 12.4% and 8.3%, respectively, from the previous quarter. "The Cheeseburger Index is a really great way to distill the information into a simple, fun and relatable metric," Lachs said. "If you were to place that same order for a cheeseburger, fries and a drink every month, how much would it cost you? It's a great way to showcase price changes," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52194bc2ca79de23663ea2 Former top cop warns of loophole exploited by illicit Chinese vape companies 'targeting our youth' te 2026-07-11T10:22:03.727Z Former top cop warns of loophole exploited by illicit Chinese vape companies 'targeting our youth' A former top law enforcement official is sounding the alarm on an attempt by illicit Chinese vape companies to exploit legal loopholes by replacing nicotine with an unregulated substitute to continue selling flavored disposable vapes to children. "These Chinese organized crime groups, what they realized is if they go ahead and just change the ingredients in the packaging, then they create confusion and there is no enforcement or regulatory agency that then is responsible to address these illicit, illegal, disposable vapes," former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Deputy Director Edgar Domenech told Fox News Digital in an interview. The synthetic compound, 6-methyl nicotine, also known as 6MN or "NIX," is a nicotine analog marketed under brand names including Nixodine and Metatine, with some manufacturers arguing 6-methyl nicotine products fall outside the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) authority. Domenech, the former sheriff of New York City, said that while nicotine is a well-known addictive substance regulated by the FDA, the nicotine substitute "manufactured illegally in China" is an "unknown variable" that hasn't been studied enough. FORMER ACTING DHS SECRETARY WARNS CHINESE CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE INFILTRATING AMERICA'S HEMP INDUSTRY "It's a different type of substance," he said. "Now, all of a sudden, the FDA doesn't have oversight, but it's the same product. It's a disposable vape product with flavors targeting our kids and our youth with unknown chemicals." Pointing to law enforcement's role in combating the illicit trade, Domenech said the companies create "confusion" by changing the product's ingredients, causing law enforcement and regulatory agencies to "take no action." "The organized crime groups — they're five steps in front of us," he said. "By changing the substance, they are now creating additional new obstacles to figure out." Domenech said the companies keep the same branding, packaging, and flavors while changing just one ingredient, allowing them to profit from children who may not realize what they're consuming. CORPORATE AMERICA'S CHINA ADDICTION HAS BECOME A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT "They're putting these products side by side in these big shops, because the packaging is all the same," he said. "All they've done is changed one of the ingredients in the product." Domenech said the companies are targeting "our youngest, most vulnerable generation" with flavored disposable vapes containing chemicals whose long-term health effects remain unknown. "They're targeting our youth with flavors," he said. "Whether it's fruity flavors, candy-type flavors, dessert flavors. They're targeting our kids to go ahead and ingest these products with unknown consequences because we don't know what's in them to begin with." As youth vaping has become more widespread, Domenech said some schools have installed bathroom sensors that detect vaping, adding, "We've got 11-year-olds, 12-year-olds, 14-year-olds vaping these products." EXPLOSIVE HOUSE REPORT REVEALS SECRET OPERATION INSIDE CHINA AT CENTER OF SOUTH KOREA'S FIGHT WITH US COMPANY He said that the products could lead to "unknown health and mental well-being issues down the line." "There is nothing healthy about the illegal disposable vapes that are flavored targeting our kids," he said. A recent Duke University study found 6-methyl nicotine may be stronger than nicotine, raising concerns it could be more addictive. Public patent records list Geoff Habicht, CEO of Arizona-based Mi-Pod, which Fox News Digital previously reported on as part of an investigation examining ties between the vaping industry and China, as an inventor on U.S. patents referencing 6-methyl nicotine and related compounds. Raising awareness among lawmakers, health professionals, parents, and schools is vital to closing regulatory gaps and preventing more children from using the products, according to Domenech. "Education is paramount for us to combat this issue," he said. "We need to educate our policymakers, we need to educate our health professionals, we need to educate our parents, the educational system to make them understand that these products are illegal, they have unknown substances that can have unknown consequences, health consequences." Domenech said lawmakers and law enforcement need clearer guidance to identify and seize the products. "We need to have a concerted effort to educate our policymakers at the federal level but also at the state and local levels because we need boots on the ground to understand what they can do legally in seizing these products," he said. Domenech called the companies a "national security problem," saying the products "should be seized the moment they enter this country, period." "We're losing a generation of our future, our future leaders to this product," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a521938c2ca79de23663e99 CM Punk to defend Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam te 2026-07-11T10:21:44.278Z CM Punk to defend Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam CM Punk appeared on "Friday Night SmackDown" ready to take on any challenger that was ready to step to him after winning the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn. Punk entered the ring in Oklahoma City and called back to the "Monday Night Raw" after WrestleMania 42 when he told Cody Rhodes he’d be ready to deliver if a championship opportunity fell "out of the sky." COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL "When championship opportunities fall out of the sky, CM Punk catches them," he said. Punk named potential SmackDown superstars he’d think might come for the title, including Gunther, Finn Balor, Royce Keys, Damian Priest and Trick Williams. He even said that Zayn could come back around and get his rematch if he wanted. He didn’t mention Rhodes’ name, but the "American Nightmare" came out uncalled and marched his way down to the ring. "I don’t think you and I can run away from each other anymore," Punk told Rhodes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Rhodes agreed and mentioned that Punk would want a match with him, just "say when." It was a quick retort from Punk, who said, "when." SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis, who was in the ring for the segment, booked the match for SummerSlam. Punk will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam, which takes place Aug. 1 and 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. First, however, Punk and Rhodes will be involved in a tag team match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in New York City next week. Aldis made the match after Gunther demanded that Aldis put him in a match against Punk. Gunther was hoping it would be for the championship. Instead, Gunther will tag with Zayn. Gunther didn’t take too kindly to that and attacked Aldis. Rhodes came back out to break up the calamity. He wanted to take on Gunther after the show went off air but Gunther walked away. Punk definitely has his hands full as he moves to SmackDown to become a fighting champion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52149ac2ca79de23663ddb Trump takes unusual step, lets bipartisan housing bill become law unsigned amid SAVE pressure campaign te 2026-07-11T10:02:02.340Z Trump takes unusual step, lets bipartisan housing bill become law unsigned amid SAVE pressure campaign A bipartisan housing bill became law Saturday at midnight after President Donald Trump declined to sign it, capping a weeks-long saga over whether the president would veto the measure amid frustrations with Congress over his stalled agenda. Trump refused to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — legislation aimed at expanding the nation’s housing stock and lowering costs — in an attempt to pressure Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, despite the housing bill clearing both chambers with overwhelming majorities. "I will not sign the Housing Bill, which has been fully approved by Congress and sent to the White House, in PROTEST over the fact that the United States Senate is not capable of passing THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, which is polling at 97% with the Republican Party, and very high with the non-politician Dumocrats," he declared on Truth Social Friday morning.  The Trump-backed election measure, which would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections and impose voter ID requirements, has struggled to overcome the Senate’s 60-vote threshold.  Meanwhile, the House has not passed a version of the bill that includes the president’s proposed crackdown on mail-in voting and banning men from women’s sports. HOUSE CONSERVATIVES DERAIL GOP AGENDA IN SAVE AMERICA ACT SHOWDOWN Under the U.S. Constitution, Trump had 10 days, not including Sundays, to sign or veto the housing measure after the House formally transmitted the legislation to the White House in late June. The president ultimately chose neither option, allowing the measure to become law without his signature. Though Trump declined to veto the legislation, he sharply criticized elements of the bill and argued it should not have been a legislative priority in recent weeks. "It's so unimportant … compared to the SAVE America Act," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office in late June. "I think the SAVE America Act is exactly what it says. It's saving America from crooked elections." Trump went on to call the housing bill "a yawn," adding, "compared to the SAVE America Act, just about everything is a big yawn." It would have taken a two-thirds majority in both chambers to override a veto — a margin the House and Senate exceeded when they passed the legislation. However, it remains unclear whether so many Republicans would have defied the president had he vetoed the bill. Trump also appeared to criticize the bill over a provision restricting Wall Street investors from purchasing single-family homes — a policy he first proposed during his January State of the Union address and later urged Congress to pass. Trump previously argued the investor ban would give individual homebuyers a leg up against private equity firms in the housing market. "I don't want to hurt people that own houses, too," Trump later told reporters, appearing to reference the provision. "These people, for the first time in their lives, they have valuable houses. They've become rich. I don't want to hurt them either. What you want to do is what's good for everyone, get the interest rates down." The law also aims to boost housing supply by streamlining federal environmental reviews, loosening rules around the construction of factory-built homes, and incentivizing local governments to modify their zoning laws to allow more housing, among roughly 60 provisions. Trump’s souring on the legislation created headaches for Republicans, who touted the bill as an affordability win as voters grapple with high housing costs. "It’s irresponsible to postpone signing the Housing bill due to the SAVE Act," Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., a retiring lawmaker who lost re-election to a Trump-backed challenger, wrote on social media. "We need to start delivering relief to people for the high cost of housing ASAP!!" WARREN TELLS TRUMP TO 'SIGN THE DAMN BILL' AS BIPARTISAN HOUSING PACKAGE REMAINS STALLED IN WASHINGTON Trump abruptly canceled a signing ceremony for the legislation at the U.S. Capitol in June with GOP leaders. The stage had already been set, with at least one senior Republican arriving unaware the president had called off the event shortly before it was scheduled to begin. The president then declared he would not sign the legislation until Congress passed the SAVE America Act, despite Senate GOP leaders insisting the votes do not exist to advance the measure. Trump has also expressed frustration with the Republican-controlled Senate for declining to weaken the legislative filibuster, which requires 60 votes to advance most legislation in the upper chamber. "GET SMART REPUBLICANS, IF YOU DON’T, YOU WON’T BE IN OFFICE FOR LONG!" Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Sunday. Before Trump came out against the bill, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called it "one of the most significant pieces of housing affordability legislation in American history" and said it included an array of policies "long championed" by Trump. Meanwhile, Trump political operative James Blair touted the legislation for including the president’s Wall Street investor ban, which he referred to as a "signature commitment." House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has argued that Republicans will still promote the landmark housing bill ahead of November. "We'll still celebrate it, but he's trying to make a point, and I think he's making it very effectively," the speaker recently told reporters, referring to Trump. "And the fact that you all ask me every three steps down the hallway illustrates that he has achieved the desired objective, and that is to make SAVE America the number one thing, because if we don't get that right, everybody's concerned about what happens next." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a521486c2ca79de23663dd0 Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again as Trump administration resumes repairs te 2026-07-11T10:01:42.884Z Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again as Trump administration resumes repairs Crews began draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Friday as the Trump administration launched another round of repairs following the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. The latest repairs come after problems emerged shortly after the initial restoration project was completed last month, which President Donald Trump largely blamed on vandals. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, whose department oversees the National Park Service (NPS), told conservative podcaster Katie Miller this week that the latest round of work had been planned and that crews also needed to remove debris left behind after the July Fourth fireworks celebration on the National Mall. BURGUM CLASHES WITH CNN HOST, BLASTS MEDIA FOR QUESTIONING VANDALISM OF LINCOLN MEMORIAL REFLECTING POOL "Drain the water, clean up the fireworks stuff," Burgum said. "Repair the vandalism that was done. Fill it back up again." Trump ordered the restoration project earlier this year as part of his effort to refurbish the landmark ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. The project was later beset by an algae bloom, and sections of the new blue coating began peeling from the bottom of the pool. FORMER US OLYMPIAN DAVID HEARN PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN REFLECTING POOL VANDALISM CASE Trump declared victory over the algae last Sunday, sharing photos on Truth Social showing the Reflecting Pool and its reflection appearing clear and blue. Court records previously indicated the National Park Service planned to drain the pool again after the July Fourth celebrations to repair damage authorities attributed to vandalism. According to court documents, U.S. Park Police responded to a report of damage at the Reflecting Pool on June 9. Investigators said caulk had been spread over foam sealant that had been cut with a "sharp knife or razor," the newly applied surface coating had been damaged, and approximately 70 fence post caps had been thrown into the pool. JIM ACOSTA CLAIMS DONALD TRUMP VANITY PROJECTS LOOK LIKE ‘END DAYS OF SADDAM HUSSEIN’ Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty Thursday to damaging the recently renovated Reflecting Pool. Hearn was indicted last week on a felony destruction of property charge following his arrest on charges related to a June 19 incident at the pool. He has denied damaging the Reflecting Pool, saying he stopped during a bike ride and touched a loose piece of the peeling blue coating "to satisfy my curiosity as a citizen." At least three other people have also been charged with misdemeanors on allegations they removed pieces of the Reflecting Pool's coating, according to online court records. All three pleaded not guilty during their initial court appearances Wednesday. Fox News Digital's Peter Pinedo, Ryan Canfield, Eric Mack and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52095fc2ca79de23663bfd Arizona Extends Pinal Groundwater Fee Relief, Irrigation Project Funding Through 2030 te 2026-07-11T09:14:07.072Z Arizona Extends Pinal Groundwater Fee Relief, Irrigation Project Funding Through 2030 By Matthew Holloway | A groundwater fee provision backed by Rep. Chris Lopez (R-LD16) has been included in Arizona’s FY2027 budget, extending Pinal County agricultural water fee relief through 2030 and giving irrigation districts additional time to use funds for groundwater and irrigation efficiency projects. The provision is part of HB 4159, the environment budget reconciliation bill signed by Gov. Katie Hobbs on June 13 and enacted as Chapter 131 of the 2026 session laws. The law amended state groundwater statutes by extending the period during which no groundwater withdrawal fee is levied in the Pinal Active Management Area (AMA) for Arizona water banking purposes from 2026 to 2030. It also extends through 2030 the $ 2.50-per-acre-foot annual fee cap for groundwater and irrigation efficiency projects in the Pinal AMA. Lopez introduced the policy earlier in the session as HB 2827. The introduced version listed Lopez as the primary sponsor, with Reps. Gail Griffin (R-LD19), Teresa Martinez (R-LD16), Michele Peña (R-LD23), and James Taylor (R-LD29) also listed as sponsors. Pinal County farmers are getting needed relief and long-term certainty. Thanks to Rep. Chris Lopez (@lopezforarizona), the FY2027 budget extends key pump tax relief through 2030, allowing farmers and irrigation districts in the Pinal Active Management Area to keep and reinvest… pic.twitter.com/bNKzMFxHpZ — Arizona House Republicans (@AZHouseGOP) July 7, 2026 Lopez serves as vice chair of the House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee and represents Legislative District 16, which includes portions of Pinal and Pima counties. The Temporary Groundwater and Irrigation Efficiency Projects Fund provides money for projects tied to construction and rehabilitation of wells and related infrastructure for qualified irrigation districts in the Phoenix AMA, Pinal AMA, and Harquahala Irrigation Non-Expansion Area. Under Chapter 131, groundwater withdrawal fees collected in the Pinal AMA for groundwater and irrigation efficiency projects are deposited into the fund and used solely to construct and rehabilitate wells and related infrastructure in the Pinal AMA. The law also extends the distribution schedule for unencumbered fund money. The previous June 30, 2027, deadline for distributing remaining funds to contributors is moved to June 30, 2032, with proportional distribution by Dec. 31, 2032. The repeal date for the Temporary Groundwater and Irrigation Efficiency Projects Fund is extended from March 31, 2028, to March 31, 2033. HB 4159 also extends the repeal date for the Arizona System Conservation Fund from March 31, 2027, to March 31, 2031. Lopez said that, with ongoing Colorado River negotiations, the extension was needed to “provide stability for irrigation districts” preparing for reduced Colorado River water. He also said the measure helps “keep Pinal money in Pinal” and allows irrigation districts to upgrade wells and switch from open canals to closed-pipe systems, which he said conserves water by reducing evaporative losses. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Arizona Extends Pinal Groundwater Fee Relief, Irrigation Project Funding Through 2030 first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52094ac2ca79de23663bf4 Apache County Becomes Third In Arizona To Remove Spanish From Printed Ballots te 2026-07-11T09:13:46.593Z Apache County Becomes Third In Arizona To Remove Spanish From Printed Ballots By Staff Reporter | Apache County has removed the Spanish language from its print ballots.  Gila and Mohave counties made the same decision ahead of the 2024 general election.  Apache County officials cited printing costs and election wait times as deciding factors for the decision to limit printed ballots to one language. As support for these justifications, Apache County noted that it will continue to offer Spanish ballot translations on their electronic vote machines. Gila County does as well.  Rep. Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) praised the county’s decision as “pure common sense.” Hamadeh said all citizens have a duty to speak the language of their nation. “In America, we speak English. Naturalized citizens must prove they can read [and] write it to vote, ballots should reflect that too,” said Hamadeh.  In March, Hamadeh introduced legislation to require that only English be provided on federal ballots, the Voting Only Through English Act (VOTE Act). The bill would tie federal funding to compliance, something Hamadeh said was necessary to “end[ing] multilingual madness, [and] put[ting] America first.” The legislative proposal was in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order designating English as the official language of the U.S. The order revoked former President Bill Clinton’s Executive Order 13166 requiring federal agencies to provide materials and services in languages other than English, though it didn’t ban agencies from continuing with the practice.  “To promote unity, cultivate a shared American culture for all citizens, ensure consistency in government operations, and create a pathway to civic engagement, it is in America’s best interest for the Federal Government to designate one — and only one — official language,” stated the executive order. “Establishing English as the official language will not only streamline communication but also reinforce shared national values, and create a more cohesive and efficient society. Another Arizona county just eliminated Spanish ballots ahead of the midterms, pure common sense! In America, we speak English. Naturalized citizens must prove they can read & write it to vote, ballots should reflect that too. That’s why Congressman Hamadeh introduced the Voting… — Office of Congressman Abe Hamadeh (@RepAbeHamadeh) July 8, 2026 Not all counties are permitted to simplify their ballots by keeping only the English language. Maricopa, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties are required under federal law to include Spanish translations on their ballots and election materials.  The law requires non-English translations on ballots and election materials for states and political subdivisions with more than 5% of citizens voting age that are limited-English proficient, and political subdivisions with more than 10,000 citizens of voting age that are a single language minority and are limited-English proficient. Progressive advocates say all counties should cater to non-English speakers who desire to vote. Senior campaign managers with All Voting is Local (AVL), Natalia Sells and Justa Lopez, have spoken out against these three counties’ decisions.  The two issued an opinion piece with the Arizona Daily Star claiming counties were slowly regressing toward an election system accessible only to white men.  “Whether intentional or not, these changes move us backward to a time when many Americans’ fundamental freedom to vote was limited to only White men,” said the two campaign managers. Sells later told AZ Family that counties have a duty to be accessible to all voters. “Counties shouldn’t be making it harder for people to be able to vote just because English isn’t their first and primary language,” said Sells. Sells, a graduate of Arizona State University (ASU) Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, has worked with AVL since 2024.  Lopez, also a graduate of ASU, has served in managerial positions for several voter advocacy groups prior to joining AVL in March, including the Fair Elections Center, Mi Familia Vota, and Supermajority. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Apache County Becomes Third In Arizona To Remove Spanish From Printed Ballots first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a520936c2ca79de23663beb Biggs Outlines Governor Agenda On Affordability, Water, Resources, And Election Integrity te 2026-07-11T09:13:26.120Z Biggs Outlines Governor Agenda On Affordability, Water, Resources, And Election Integrity By Matthew Holloway | Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ05) says Arizona’s affordability crisis cannot be solved by housing policy alone, arguing that water management, utility costs, state trust lands, natural resource development, and election integrity all require a new approach under the state’s next governor. In an exclusive interview with AZ Free News, Biggs outlined what he described as the core priorities of a potential administration, saying Arizona’s long-term prosperity depends on responsible resource management while restoring confidence in state government. “The affordability of housing” is the state’s biggest economic challenge, Biggs said. “It gets attention, but it doesn’t encompass everything that’s related to it,” he continued. “The water issue is massive, and it goes hand in glove with housing.” Biggs argued that utility costs, water availability, and management of Arizona’s natural resources all contribute to the state’s affordability challenges. “But the one aspect to this all that’s not being addressed in this administration… is how do you manage the state’s natural resources, including state trust land?” Biggs said. “That is going to be critical going forward on affordability issues in the state and viability of long-term economic success.” For Biggs, water policy remains central to that vision. Biggs said Arizona must play a far more active role in negotiations over the future of the Colorado River rather than allowing federal agencies to dictate the outcome. “You have to be engaged,” Biggs said. He said he has met with officials from the United States Bureau of Reclamation, the United States Department of the Interior, the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Department of Commerce, and the United States Department of Defense, arguing Arizona’s water allocation should reflect the state’s importance to national food production, semiconductor manufacturing, commerce, and defense. “I’m encouraging all of them… to redo the environmental impact statement so it actually considers the national food security issue… the national defense sector… and the microchips and the industry,” Biggs said. He also credited bipartisan work with Democrat Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) to secure additional conservation funding for Lower Basin states and said Arizona’s advocacy helped encourage releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir to stabilize Lake Powell. Biggs also called for expanded forest thinning, continued livestock grazing, removal of invasive salt cedar, and responsible development of Arizona’s mineral resources. “We have 26 of the critical minerals necessary in this state,” Biggs said. “You’ve got to figure out a way to use that and allow for extraction and development in a very rational and sane way.” Addressing another growing issue, Biggs said he supports data center development but opposes taxpayer incentives. “I sat down with multiple brokers for data centers and said, ‘Look, here’s the deal. No special breaks. No special benefits,'” Biggs said. Instead, he said developers should finance their own electrical generation and water infrastructure without reducing resources available to existing residential or commercial customers. “We’re going to allow you guys to develop your power… provided that you do not encroach on current and future commercial and residential users.” A policy report released by the Goldwater Institute in February warned that Arizona’s growing role as a national hub for data centers could be undermined by municipal regulations driven by concerns over water use, electricity demand, and land use. On elections, Biggs said restoring public confidence would be among his first priorities if elected governor. He pointed to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto of a Florida-style election integrity bill earlier this year and pledged to sign similar legislation if elected. “One of the first bills I will sign is that Florida-style election integrity bill in January of 2027,” Biggs said. Asked about the legal dispute between the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors over election administration, Biggs declined to side with either party but said he has spoken with both. “I think both sides truly want us to have a fair, transparent election,” Biggs said. “They need to get this thing sorted out quickly.” Biggs said he believes Arizona can become “the leader on election integrity” by the end of a potential administration. The congressman is facing fellow Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ01), business owner Ken Miceli, and entrepreneur Scott Neely for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in the primary and has centered much of his campaign on affordability, border security, government reform, and economic growth. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Biggs Outlines Governor Agenda On Affordability, Water, Resources, And Election Integrity first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5208dfc2ca79de23663bc1 Kansans Will Vote on an Elected Supreme Court. The Target: Abortion. te 2026-07-11T09:11:59.584Z Kansans Will Vote on an Elected Supreme Court. The Target: Abortion. Frustrated by the appointed court’s support of abortion rights, which has been affirmed resoundingly by voters, Republicans are pushing an Aug. 4 referendum to elect Kansas justices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5208ccc2ca79de23663bb8 Non-Disclosure: In Roswell, New U.F.O. Docs Are a Declassified Bummer te 2026-07-11T09:11:40.127Z Non-Disclosure: In Roswell, New U.F.O. Docs Are a Declassified Bummer Roswell’s annual U.F.O. festival was supposed to be full of triumphant “told you so’s” after the Trump administration declassified its alien files. Instead, apparently, the coverup continues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5208b8c2ca79de23663baf How Marco Rubio is Running Venezuela From Afar te 2026-07-11T09:11:20.671Z How Marco Rubio is Running Venezuela From Afar The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in the Trump era. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5208a5c2ca79de23663ba6 Platner’s Rise and Fall Revives Old Questions About ‘Bernie Bros’ and Women te 2026-07-11T09:11:01.217Z Platner’s Rise and Fall Revives Old Questions About ‘Bernie Bros’ and Women The collapse of Graham Platner’s Senate bid in Maine after a rape allegation renewed attention to a movement built by Senator Bernie Sanders that some say is too forgiving of male misconduct. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a520891c2ca79de23663b9d Trump Justifies $2 Billion Made as President With Inaccurate Claims te 2026-07-11T09:10:41.760Z Trump Justifies $2 Billion Made as President With Inaccurate Claims President Trump has wrongly attributed the $2 billion windfall he gained during his second term to a hot stock market and claimed that he was the only president to donate his salary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a52087ec2ca79de23663b94 The University Where Kirk Died Ponders How to Remember His Killing te 2026-07-11T09:10:22.310Z The University Where Kirk Died Ponders How to Remember His Killing Utah Valley University doesn’t want to be known as the place where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and even a discussion of memorializing that day has provoked division. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a51faaec2ca79de2366391d Trump warns US would 'decimate and destroy' Iran over assassination attempt te 2026-07-11T08:11:26.969Z Trump warns US would 'decimate and destroy' Iran over assassination attempt President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran that the United States would "decimate and destroy" the country if Tehran carried out an assassination attempt against him. "1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. The president said he had already directed the U.S. military to be prepared to retaliate if Iran carried out an assassination attempt against him. ISRAEL SHARES INTELLIGENCE WARNING IRAN PLOTTED NEW ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AGAINST TRUMP: REPORT "Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran - PRAISE BE TO ALLAH!" Trump said. Trump's comments came one day after The Wall Street Journal reported that Israeli intelligence recently shared information with U.S. officials indicating Iran was considering a new plot to assassinate the president. Earlier this week, Trump told reporters at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, that he remains Iran's top target. TRUMP SAYS HE'S IRAN'S 'NO. 1' TARGET AS RENEWED CONFLICT RAISES ASSASSINATION FEARS "I'm No. 1 on the kill list for Iran," the president said. Earlier Friday, Trump also told the New York Post he had left standing instructions to strike Iran if an assassination attempt against him succeeded. "I’ve been on their list for a long time. That’s what we’re dealing with," Trump said. "… The only thing is, I’ve left instructions — if anything happens, to just literally bomb them at levels that they’ve never seen before." TRUMP SAYS HE LEFT INSTRUCTIONS TO 'BOMB' IRAN 'AT LEVELS' NEVER SEEN IF HE IS ASSASSINATED Trump also dismissed reports that Israeli intelligence had uncovered a new Iranian assassination plot against him. "No, no, Israel came up with nothing," Trump told the newspaper. "I’ve been No. 1 [on Iran’s kill list] for a long time, and it’s the way life is, you know." The New York Times reported that following Trump's trip to Turkey, the U.S. Secret Service recommended he travel aboard the older Air Force One rather than the newly retrofitted Boeing 747 donated by Qatar as a security precaution amid renewed hostilities with Iran. The White House has not said whether the aircraft change was related to specific security concerns, but said the new Air Force One is equipped with advanced security features. "The new Air Force One is a state-of-the-art aircraft that has been fitted with high-level security protocols that ensure the safety of the President and his staff," White House Communications Director Steven Cheung previously told Fox News Digital. "As the President has said recently, there are many enemies of America who have their sights on him, and we use every tool at our disposal to address those threats." Iran has sought Trump's assassination since he ordered the 2020 military strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani. This week, mourners repeatedly called for Trump's death during the funeral for Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The comments also come as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire has unraveled in recent days. Iran attacked commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz this week, prompting renewed U.S. military action, including a new round of strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure tied to maritime operations and other military sites. Trump has since declared the ceasefire "over" and warned of further action if Iran continues its attacks. Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House and the U.S. Secret Service for comment. Fox News Digital's Morgan Phillips and Louis Casiano contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a51e7ecc2ca79de236635b4 California men accused of $100K burglary allegedly took selfies while committing crime te 2026-07-11T06:51:24.146Z California men accused of $100K burglary allegedly took selfies while committing crime Two California men accused of stealing more than $100,000 worth of tools, copper wire and vehicles allegedly took pictures of themselves while committing the crimes, authorities said. The alleged thefts occurred during a burglary at a business in American Canyon on July 6, according to the American Canyon Police Department. Police said officers responded to a reported burglary in the 1100 block of Green Island Road. TWO ARRESTED AT COSTCO AFTER ALLEGED FRAUDULENT CREDIT CARD SHOPPING SPREE Investigators identified two vehicles connected to the burglary and shared the information with neighboring law enforcement agencies. The following day, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office stopped one of the vehicles and detained the driver, who was identified as Daniel Lemas, 53, of Hayward. Police said evidence recovered during the investigation included selfie photographs allegedly showing Lemas committing the burglary. FBI ANNOUNCES 305 ARRESTS, 24 MISSING CHILDREN RECOVERED IN CHICAGO DURING OPERATION NEW DAWN Lemas was arrested on charges of burglary and booked into the Napa County Department of Corrections on multiple felony charges stemming from the investigation. On July 8, the Hayward Police Department stopped the second vehicle connected to the burglary and detained the driver, identified as 49-year-old Dennis Tylij of Hayward. After responding to the scene, American Canyon police arrested Tylij, who was booked into the Napa County Department of Corrections on a felony conspiracy charge. Investigators later executed a search warrant at a home in the 3200 block of Arden Road in Hayward, where they recovered some of the stolen property. According to The California Post, Lemas has since posted $25,000 bail and was released from custody, while Tylij remains jailed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a51bb63c2ca79de23662c73 Red Sox had a nightmare travel day for the ages, yet still found a way to beat the Mets in New York te 2026-07-11T03:41:23.712Z Red Sox had a nightmare travel day for the ages, yet still found a way to beat the Mets in New York If you thought your commute was brutal, maybe don't say anything to the Boston Red Sox. Then again, the New York Mets might have had it worse. They still lost to a team running on fumes and airport coffee. The Red Sox wrapped up a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, then headed to the airport for a flight to New York ahead of a three-game series with the Mets before the All-Star break. NEW REPORT SUGGESTS THE NEW YORK METS ARE OPEN TO TRADING FRANCISCO LINDOR AMID DISASTROUS SEASON A flight from Chicago to New York is pretty routine, but the Red Sox had to wait around at the airport because of an issue with their plane. According to MLB.com, it got so bad that at two in the morning, the team had to head back to a Chicago hotel and crash there for the night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Not ideal, but there was still plenty of time to leave early Friday morning. Of course, when the team returned to the airport, another mechanical issue delayed the flight yet again (and by that point, would you even want to get on the plane?). After an almost 24-hour travel odyssey (by the way, with all the flights professional and college teams take all season long, I can't believe this doesn't happen more), the Red Sox finally made it to Citi Field... at 5:05 p.m. ET for what was originally going to be a 7:15 p.m. ET start time. That got pushed back to 7:50 p.m. ET, and surely that 35 minutes made a world of difference for what had to be a pretty miserable team. But remember, they're playing the Mets. If any team is going to find a way to lose to a team that is playing after all of that, it's "The Amazin' Mets." The Red Sox came out with energy and scored a couple of runs in the top of the first inning, and went on to win the game 6-2. Granted, the Red Sox are on a heater, and the Mets are still wallowing away in the NL East basement, but given the circumstances, losing this one is brutal. If ever there is a team you should beat, it's the one that had such a hellish trip to the ballpark and only showed up in town about three hours before the opening pitch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a51ad53c2ca79de236629fa Backpack drive comes back to school te 2026-07-11T02:41:23.622Z Backpack drive comes back to school 4th annual StreeHeat drive to provide gift bags to parents The fourth annual StreeHeat Ministries back-to-school backpack drive — which is scheduled this year for Saturday, July 11 — will begin the day before, founder George Vaugh said. “We will be at the Wyndham Resort and we will be assembling all Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a51aafbc2ca79de23662975 Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro involved in heated Las Vegas exchange: report te 2026-07-11T02:31:23.697Z Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro involved in heated Las Vegas exchange: report Tensions between former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro reportedly boiled over in Las Vegas early Friday. ESPN reported, citing sources, that the two NBA stars were involved in a physical altercation at an NBA Summer League practice facility, during which the Heat center allegedly struck the Milwaukee Bucks guard in the head area. NBA Summer League returned to the Las Vegas area on Thursday. Herro attended Friday's Bucks-Heat Summer League matchup at Thomas & Mack Center on UNLV's campus. Sources told ESPN that Adebayo initially confronted Herro over alleged social media comments criticizing his defense. The comments appeared to surface after the blockbuster deal that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami and Herro to Milwaukee, ending his time as Adebayo’s Heat teammate. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Screenshots circulated online purportedly showed Herro questioning Adebayo’s defensive prowess in an Instagram direct message with a fan. Herro greeted Bucks Summer League players after the Heat's 119-86 win. He also spoke briefly with ex-Heat and current Bucks forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. on the court before leaving the building without addressing the incident with Adebayo. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Herro did speak with Prime Video during the game's broadcast and suggested there's no awkwardness in seeing his former team. "It's all love in Miami ," Herro said. "I've seen a couple of the guys, coaching staff, Chris Quinn, Spo [Erik Spoelstra], the front office guys; we are all good in Miami. Just an opportunity for both sides to reset, get a fresh start, and both are super happy with this." First-year Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins told SiriusXM NBA Radio he had "no comment" on the matter, adding, "I don’t really know all the specifics." Adebayo agreed to a three-year, $166 million extension with Miami in June 2024. The alleged DM also appeared to question whether his nightly defensive effort justified a salary approaching $60 million. In March, Adebayo delivered a franchise-record 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards, moving past Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game for the second-highest scoring night in NBA history. Herro was named the league's Sixth Man of the Year in 2022. In a statement, the Heat said, "We are aware and not commenting." The Bucks declined to comment on the situation. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a51a87bc2ca79de236628a2 An Aging Assassin Was Caught by ICE. Will the U.S. Deport Him? te 2026-07-11T02:20:43.174Z An Aging Assassin Was Caught by ICE. Will the U.S. Deport Him? He helped plot a car bombing in Washington that killed two people in 1976. Fifty years later, old government secrets could decide his fate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a51a867c2ca79de23662899 Ghanaian Influencer Is Extradited Over Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans te 2026-07-11T02:20:23.725Z Ghanaian Influencer Is Extradited Over Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans Prosecutors accused Frederick Kumi of running a scheme that defrauded Americans out of $8 million. He was flown to the United States on Thursday, his lawyer said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a51a40ac2ca79de236627dd Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham reportedly set to release first signature sneaker te 2026-07-11T02:01:46.236Z Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham reportedly set to release first signature sneaker Getting a signature sneaker is a big milestone for any professional basketball player, and one of the next to get that honor is reportedly Sophie Cunningham of the WNBA's Indiana Fever. Or, as you may know her, the one from the pointing meme that took over the internet a couple of weeks ago. According to Sole Retriever, the WNBA star is going to be getting her own batch of shoes that are reportedly going to hit the market later this month. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Adidas is reportedly going to drop the Crazy Energy Sophie Cunningham PE on July 24, and it will carry a not-at-all insane price tag of $120. I'm not sure the color scheme is my style, but that's a tempting price for an athlete's signature shoe. With this news, I saw some people whining about Cunningham getting a signature set of kicks when she averages 8 points per game over the course of her career. To those people, I'd say, "You do realize she has 2 million followers on Instagram, a podcast, and that, for about 48 hours over the last couple of weeks, photos and videos of her pointing at the Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner were the most popular thing on the internet, right?" CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE So, yeah, I think the folks at Adidas probably realize that, even if the stat line may not put her in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, there's no denying that she's marketable as hell. Sure, sports is the ultimate meritocracy, but in business, you go with what is going to help you turn a profit. Which is funny because Cunningham's teammate, Caitlin Clark, checks both of those boxes, a rare combination, yet the WNBA still doesn't seem to see the benefit of leaning into her popularity. Well, Adidas isn't going to miss out on an opportunity with Cunningham, that's for sure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a519f2ec2ca79de236626fe Arizona irrigation district eyes California groundwater in bid to shore up water future te 2026-07-11T01:41:02.823Z Arizona irrigation district eyes California groundwater in bid to shore up water future Facing an increasingly uncertain future on the Colorado River, one of Arizona's largest agricultural water districts is looking west for a new source of water. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a519f1ac2ca79de236626f5 Power outage hits southside of Lake Havasu City te 2026-07-11T01:40:42.859Z Power outage hits southside of Lake Havasu City A power outage has hit roughly 2,062 customers on the southside of Lake Havasu City. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a519d27c2ca79de236626a5 Prosecutors seeking death penalty for deported illegal alien indicted in murder of sister-in-law te 2026-07-11T01:32:23.080Z Prosecutors seeking death penalty for deported illegal alien indicted in murder of sister-in-law Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty involving an illegal alien who re-entered the U.S. after being deported and allegedly killed a Florida woman before fleeing to a sanctuary city. Bangladeshi national Shahidul Islam, 44, was indicted Wednesday by a Lake County, Florida, grand jury on a premeditated first-degree murder charge for the May 2, 2025, shooting death of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Hours after Monica Islam's disappearance on May 2, she was found with a gunshot wound to the head on the side of the road, according to State Attorney Bill Gladson of the Fifth Judicial Circuit. She was last seen walking toward Shahidul Islam's car, and Gladson said authorities discovered he made numerous "suspicious" searches online on the morning of the killing. THREE-TIME DEPORTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHARGED WITH KILLING NORTH CAROLINA GIRL, 6, AFTER RUNNING STOP SIGN A search warrant uncovered bloodstains matching Monica Islam's DNA in Shahidul Islam's car, along with a bullet lodged in the passenger door and a shattered passenger window. Following the killing, Gladson said Shahidul Islam rented a car and drove to New York City. He was later tracked down in a joint effort between local, state and federal law enforcement partners. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRUCK DRIVER CHARGED IN DEATH OF TROOPER WHO MOVED HOME TO CARE FOR MOM WITH CANCER After being prosecuted and sentenced for his unlawful entry into the U.S., Shahidul Islam was extradited back to Lake County. He is currently being held without bond at the Lake County Detention Facility. Gladson's office announced on Wednesday it is seeking the death penalty, citing the severe nature of the crime and its impact on the victim's family. "No family should ever have to endure the pain of such a senseless and horrific act of violence as this one," Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia wrote in a statement. "Shahidul Islam illegally entered our country after being deported, committed this heinous crime, and then fled to a sanctuary city." WATCH: ANGEL MOM TURNS TABLES ON SANCTUARY POLITICIANS WITH BASIC QUESTION ABOUT THEIR PRIORITIES Ingoglia added Florida "will continue to stand firm against violent crime, sanctuary cities and illegal immigration," and "will never apologize for putting the safety of law-abiding families first." Gladson said that while "no prosecution can restore the life that was taken," his office intends to "pursue justice on their behalf and hold this offender accountable to the fullest extent of the law." The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a519d13c2ca79de2366269c Host claims WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert canceled interview as Caitlin Clark controversy mounts te 2026-07-11T01:32:03.618Z Host claims WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert canceled interview as Caitlin Clark controversy mounts WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert canceled an interview on "The Dan Patrick Show," the host announced during his show on Friday. Both Engelbert and Patrick are at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Nevada. Patrick said the conversation was scheduled for Thursday, but he claimed the WNBA's public relations team instructed Engelbert to cancel. "We waited almost two hours for her. This was scheduled." Patrick said. "She was going to do a meeting in her hotel room, a conference call, and then she was going to join us... We're standing by, we're waiting to interview her." WNBA EXPANDS REGULAR SEASON TO 50 GAMES STARTING IN 2027, THE LONGEST SCHEDULE IN LEAGUE HISTORY Patrick added that he intended to ask questions about Caitlin Clark, and other topics including WNBA expansion. "Then we got word... that the commissioner said that the WNBA staff, the PR staff, said that she is not allowed to do this. They would prefer that she did not do this," Patrick said. Patrick criticized Engelbert's handling of the interview. "You're the commissioner, and you're listening to the PR department, which is fine. But did you check with PR before you said yes to us? We promoted it all day yesterday," he said. "It was her opportunity to finally say, 'hey, you can ask me the tough questions.' I thought this was going to be a good thing for the WNBA because people still want answers here. There’s so many people who have an opinion, agendas here, and this was a chance to sit down. And yes, would the questions be tough? Yes, yes. And I’m sure that had something to do with it.... So, it’s just disappointing. "If you want to be treated as a serious league, this is what happens! These are tough questions, but this is a fair outlet for you — a fair platform. I will treat you with respect." Patrick even claimed that Engelbert was golfing 50 yards away from him, while he was doing Friday's show, as his show's feed cut to footage of the commissioner driving a ball. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Patrick previously claimed on his show that after Clark was punched in the throat by Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas, his producers reached out to the WNBA for a statement on June 25 and never received a response. Patrick publicly criticized the league for this lack of communication on June 26, 2026, stating that the silence allowed the situation to "spiral out of control." Engelbert has come under immense scrutiny in recent weeks after the infamous throat punch to Clark, as referees did not call the hit a foul in real time. While Thomas was dealt a one-game suspension after the play was reviewed and upgraded to a flagrant 1, the league never publicly addressed the hit on Clark, or growing history of questionable hard contact on the star since she came into the league in 2024. Instead, the WNBA put out a statement in defense of Thomas after she allegedly received backlash online. "The safety and well-being of everyone in our community is always the league's top priority. We are aware of Alyssa Thomas' comments, and what she and her teammates have experienced is completely unacceptable and not representative of the WNBA community. The league and our security team have been in contact with the Phoenix Mercury organization and remain committed to protecting all players," the statement read. Clark then finished 11th in the peer-voted portion of the 2026 WNBA All-Star balloting, despite ranking in the top five league-wide in both points and assists. This sparked major controversy, with WNBA legend Candace Parker publicly criticizing players for disrespecting Clark. "When I sat down, as much as I did not like Diana Taurasi, there ain’t no way I’m not going to write her as an All-Star," Parker said. "As much as I did not like anyone on the Lynx because they used to whoop our a—, I’m not going to not put Maya Moore or Sylvia Fowles. I think people need to look at themselves in the mirror and realize, like, man, you’ve got some insecurities if you’re sitting down and putting Caitlin Clark as the eleventh best guard." The controversy reached a peak this past week when it reached Capitol Hill. Eleven Republican lawmakers recently sent a letter to Commissioner Engelbert. They demanded accountability for the physical hostility directed at Clark. They even suggested federal agencies like the Department of Justice investigate the league for creating a hostile work environment. The Indiana Fever quickly distanced themselves from the political intervention. The team released a statement confirming they had no prior knowledge of the letter. Fever head coach Stephanie White then completely refused to engage with the topic when asked about it by Fox News Digital at a pre-game press conference on Thursday. "That's not something we can control," White said. "We're not affiliated with those groups. We try to keep the main thing the main thing and focus on the things we can control." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a519caec2ca79de23662676 U.S. Employers Told to Dismiss Thousands of Immigrant Workers te 2026-07-11T01:30:22.761Z U.S. Employers Told to Dismiss Thousands of Immigrant Workers Shifting deadlines are confusing businesses as the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and others looms, making them ineligible to live and work in the United States. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a519863c2ca79de236625d9 New Jersey woman accused of sexually assaulting child, posting video on Snapchat: police te 2026-07-11T01:12:03.146Z New Jersey woman accused of sexually assaulting child, posting video on Snapchat: police A New Jersey woman is accused of sexually assaulting a child younger than 13, recording the alleged abuse and sharing at least one video on Snapchat, according to court documents. Victoria Anne Cranmer, 25, was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree sexual assault, second-degree manufacturing of child sexual abuse material, third-degree possession of child sexual abuse material and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities allege Cranmer recorded the 14-second video on May 6 inside the bathroom of a Little Egg Harbor home while the child was in her care. STEPDAD ACCUSED OF SEX ASSAULT AS COPS WIDEN PROBE INTO GIRL’S LETHAL BENADRYL INGREDIENT DOSE Investigators identified Cranmer through several distinctive tattoos visible in the recording, including one on her leg depicting breasts, the outlet reported. According to an affidavit of probable cause, the investigation began May 20 after the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency referred the allegations to the Little Egg Harbor Police Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit. Detectives later obtained search warrants for both a cellphone allegedly used by Cranmer and her Snapchat account, where investigators said they uncovered additional videos saved in Snapchat's Memories feature. According to the affidavit, the cellphone had been purchased for Cranmer by a former roommate as a birthday gift. After asking Cranmer to move out, the roommate requested she leave the phone behind. While reviewing its contents, the roommate allegedly discovered the recording, saved the video and later turned the device over to investigators, according to the affidavit. TEACHER ACCUSED OF SEX WITH STUDENTS WAS ALLEGEDLY BLACKMAILED FOR BETTER GRADES: WARRANTS Investigators also allege Cranmer was laughing while assaulting the child in the video, according to the court according to court documents cited by NJ.com. At least one of the alleged recordings was shared on Snapchat, New Jersey 101.5 reported. Cranmer was booked into the Ocean County Jail, where she is being held without bail. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office for additional information and to determine whether Cranmer has legal representation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5197fcc2ca79de23662593 US cyber agency CISA had to build its incident playbook during the incident, agency reveals te 2026-07-11T01:10:20.240Z US cyber agency CISA had to build its incident playbook during the incident, agency reveals CISA said it "missed" an opportunity to get ahead of the security incident by not creating a response plan ahead of time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5195fbc2ca79de2366256a Christopher Nolan calls criticism of 'The Odyssey' casting decisions 'irrelevant' te 2026-07-11T01:01:47.057Z Christopher Nolan calls criticism of 'The Odyssey' casting decisions 'irrelevant' I did not expect Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" to become the biggest cultural lightning rod on my 2026 bingo card, yet it's only heating up with the film set to hit theaters next week. Nolan's adaptation has been a punching bag for many moviegoers, myself included, in the months leading up to its much-anticipated release. The criticism has largely centered on the race-swapping of Helen of Troy by casting Lupita Nyong'o, as well as the inclusion of 5-foot-nothing biological female Elliot (formerly Ellen) Page as the Greek warrior Sinon. Other complaints include the modernized dialogue and the film's apparent inspiration from Emily Wilson's liberal translation of the Greek Epic. Now Nolan is gaslighting critics who are rightfully upset or simply questioning the film's clear liberal creative decisions by calling their concerns "irrelevant." CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S 'THE ODYSSEY' GETS OVERWHELMINGLY NEGATIVE REACTIONS AFTER CONTROVERSIAL CASTING CHOICES While speaking with The Telegraph, Nolan said that the backlash the film has received "comes with the territory." Nolan added, "These conversations that happen before people see the film – they’re always irrelevant, because no one having them knows what the film actually is yet." It's true that it's premature to make a final judgment about a film that 99.9% of the world hasn't seen yet, aside from a handful of traditional film critics and members of the press, who have done nothing but praise it. (What a coincidence.) The problem, though, is that Nolan seems to believe legitimate criticism carries no weight simply because the film hasn't been released to the general public. BELOVED 'LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE' FACES WAGONLOAD OF 'WOKE' ALLEGATIONS OVER NETFLIX REBOOT Is race-swapping characters an issue with the majority of moviegoers? Yes, for the most part. Audiences have been subjected to White characters portrayed by Black actors and actresses many times over the past decade or so. Those decisions are rooted in a specific left-wing political movement and their causes, including DEI. The live action "Little Mermaid" was portrayed by a black actress, "Rings of Power" includes black dwarves and multicultural elves, the new "Harry Potter" show will include a black actor portraying Professor Severus Snape, House Velaryon characters are portrayed by Black actors and actresses in "House of the Dragon," live action "Snow White" was played by the insufferable Rachel Zegler who has Colombian ancestry, "Wheel of Time" race-swapped many characters — the list goes on and on. Audiences can look past some race-swapping decisions, because it doesn’t necessarily preach a modern political message of diversity, equity, and inclusion, or affect the character/story in a major way, or at all. Commissioner James Gordon in The Batman (the latest Batman adaptation. Not to be confused with Nolan’s trilogy) featuring Robert Pattinson for example, was race-swapped. I didn’t really care. There was relatively zero backlash, if any. You can’t say the same about race-swapping Helen of Troy, and Athena played by Zendaya. Audiences can look past some race-swapping decisions because they don't necessarily preach a modern political message of diversity, equity, and inclusion or affect the character or story in a major way — if at all. Commissioner James Gordon in "The Batman" (the latest Batman adaptation, not to be confused with Christopher Nolan's trilogy), starring Robert Pattinson, was race-swapped, for example. I didn't really care, and there was little, if any, backlash. The same can't be said for race-swapping Helen of Troy or casting Zendaya as Athena. "The Odyssey" is a Greek Epic. Helen of Troy isn’t African. Athena is a GREEK goddess. Race-swapping those characters are within themselves a political statement worthy of criticism. Denouncing those criticisms as "irrelevant" sounds more like arrogance and deflection than anything. The film also has the Elliot Page issue. Page is a biological female larping as a male, portraying a Greek warrior. Not only is the film race-swapping, it’s gender-swapping. Again, the inclusion of Page is a blatant political statement rooted in DEI. Criticizing that casting is fair game. I believe those two specific criticisms should not be ignored. The controversy, which Nolan created by allowing the casting decisions — not because critics like myself have questioned and condemned them — should be tackled head-on. You made the decisions. Now stand by them. Admit you race-swapped the characters. Provide your justification. Don’t deflect. Own it. Nolan went on to say, "What I learnt over my time on [the Batman] trilogy is you can’t worry about any of that [criticism] at all. What you have to do is honor the original text by interpreting it in the strongest way you personally can." The best way you can "honor the original text" is FAITHFULLY adapting it, Christopher. What you’re doing is being subversive. You’re making political, divisive statements with these decisions, whether you want to admit to it or not. Audiences questioning the film seemingly taking inspiration, or even specifically pulling from Emily Wilson’s liberal translation of the Greek epic, is not irrelevant. It matters to the story being adapted on the silver screen, because based on Nyong'o’s comments about Homer’s perceived lack of female representation in his original work (though that is wildly unfounded), you claiming the film was made for "modern audiences" on The Four Cast, and a basic understanding of Wilson’s translation, audiences are rightfully concerned. Audiences questioning whether the film is taking inspiration from — or even directly drawing on — Emily Wilson's liberal translation of the Greek Epic is not irrelevant. It matters to the story being adapted for the silver screen because, based on Nyong'o's comments about Homer's perceived lack of female representation in the original work (a claim that is highly disputed), your statement on "The Four Cast" that the film was made for "modern audiences," and a basic understanding of Wilson's translation, those concerns are understandable. Nolan, you seem to be gaslighting critics throughout the film's pre-release press tour, including when "The Four Cast" pressed you about using modern vernacular, such as Tom Holland's Telemachus saying "dad" and Robert Pattinson's Antinous saying "daddy." You dismissed that criticism as rooted in illogical "cultural prejudice." Good grief. Scholars say the term "dad" wasn’t culturally normal until the 17th century, thousands of years after "The Odyssey" was even said to be written. You can’t just say, "Well, if you don’t like that I’m not being faithful to the source material, your criticism is irrelevant and you have prejudices to work through." Liberal audiences, publications like Variety , and you, the director, can dismiss this specific criticism about the dialogue as silly all you want. But for an award-winning filmmaker whose work is widely praised for its immersive quality, dialogue like this pulls viewers out of what is supposed to be an authentic Ancient Greek world. It feels inauthentic and out of place in the very setting you're claiming to portray faithfully. That criticism is not irrelevant. This movie could be fine overall, but it has some clear issues worth debating and discussing. Finally, if Nolan truly wanted to give "The Odyssey" a modern interpretation, as he has stated, he shouldn’t have based it in Ancient Greece. Problem solved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a518e9dc2ca79de23662389 Phia accused of ‘cookie stuffing,’ taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t earn te 2026-07-11T00:30:21.105Z Phia accused of ‘cookie stuffing,’ taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t earn Phia, the shopping startup founded by Bill Gates’ daughter, Phoebe, and her friend, Sophia Kianni, is under fire for a practice known as “cookie stuffing,” which helped the product receive commissions and credit for sales it did not actually generate, per a Bloomberg investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a518a2ac2ca79de23662305 What's next in the battle to 'save women's sports' after SCOTUS ruling — and the hidden damage driving it te 2026-07-11T00:11:22.965Z What's next in the battle to 'save women's sports' after SCOTUS ruling — and the hidden damage driving it For millions of women and girls across the country, the Supreme Court's ruling on trans athletes has changed nothing. There are still 23 states that don't have laws keeping biological males out of women's sports, and 19 of those states have policies that actively allow it. Washington state is one of those. "No matter what the ruling with the Supreme Court was, nothing has changed," Washington high school athlete Soleil Hoefer told Fox News Digital. "It’s just really frustrating to be a part of such a movement that isn’t getting any relief like these two girls have." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Her junior year, she said, her club soccer team played against a biological male goalkeeper during a showcase tournament in Las Vegas. "I was a forward. Wasn’t a great matchup," Hoefer said. "Knowing that I didn’t have the physical ability to beat this man was so frustrating." Then, during her senior year, she said she had to run against a male athlete in the 400 meters. "The 400 meter race is already such a mental game," she said. "Knowing that no matter what I trained for and what time I ran, I would always lose was so frustrating, and knowing that this could possibly happen to my little sister is what made me stand up for it." But Hoefer also warned of an issue that goes beyond just medals podiums, after a fellow female athlete in her state was allegedly sexually assaulted by a trans competitor during a wrestling match earlier this year. "There’s another case that has just recently happened with a girl named Kallie [Keeler]. She’s a wrestler in Washington state. And she was sexually assaulted during a wrestling match," Hoefer said, referring to the Washington lawsuit. "So I think a big part of what comes next is our state coming to the realization of this is going to keep happening if nothing happens." Fox News Digital previously reported that a Washington family filed a lawsuit alleging their daughter was sexually assaulted by a biological male trans athlete during a girls’ wrestling match. Kristen Waggoner, CEO, president and chief counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), which is leading the lawsuit, said the Washington case shows why the debate over girls’ sports is not limited to trophies or scholarships. "Kallie’s experience is not just unfortunate, it is devastating to any girl," Waggoner said, referring to the Washington wrestler. "To wrestle as a 16-year-old in a sport and believe that you’re wrestling a girl, and then learn that it not only is a boy, but to be sexually assaulted… it’s horrendous, and it’s sexual assault." Waggoner said she wishes the case were isolated. "I wish it was an isolated case, but it’s not," she said. "We will work until we win that case for her." To Waggoner, the hidden damage behind the movement is not only competitive unfairness. It is what girls say happens in locker rooms, hotel rooms, bathrooms and contact sports when adults erase sex-based boundaries in the name of inclusion. "Women and girls deserve their right to privacy and their right to physical safety," Waggoner said. "You shouldn’t have to even have to talk about sexual assault as a consequence of this because we know that differences matter between the sexes." That same theme came through in the story of Adaleia Cross, a West Virginia student-athlete who spoke out after a trans athlete at the center of the West Virginia case that was decided by the Supreme Court, competed on girls’ teams. Cross has alleged sexual harassment and said her school district failed to protect her; the trans athlete and the trans athlete's mother have denied harassment allegations, and prior reporting said the school district found allegations unsubstantiated. Cross and ADF maintain that the harm occurred. "I think it needs to be way more focused on than it is," Cross said of the risks of sexual harassment and abuse to girls as a result of trans athlete inclusion. "Girls are not safe when they have to share private spaces with men, and people just don't talk about it enough. And I think that if more people were aware going forward, more people would be angry. "It’s really hard to think about even now to know how many other kids could they be doing that to? How many other situations of sexual abuse are happening that they’re silencing?" Hoefer shares that frustration and fear as a high schooler in a state that continues to allow males in girls' sports. "Us having to be in spaces with male athletes... having to share bathrooms, having to share locker rooms, having to share a hotel room if we're traveling, none of it is fair. And it makes me wonder, when are people going to realize, like, it shouldn't have to come to this point where people are going through sexual assault or sexual harassment. And I want them to focus on that more, I want the media to highlight that more," Hoefer said. "People always say 'they're lying about it. People don't do that.' But that's not what the reality is... people think it is all just about fairness, it's about safety." Former Idaho State runner Madison Kenyon, who was a voluntary defendant on the Idaho SCOTUS case, has been a recurring figure in mainstream media coverage on the case over the last year. She, along with Waggoner, have done interviews on outlets including CNN. Kenyon said she believes mainstream media coverage has improved since she first started speaking out six years ago, but still has not centered enough on female athletes. "I think it should be bigger," Kenyon told Fox News Digital. "I think that we should truly be showing the stories of the women." She said that when she first entered the debate, "nobody was talking about it" and it was "taboo." Now, she said, more Americans understand the issue, but the coverage still too often fails to show the full cost to girls. "The media needs to show that 80% of Americans do not think it is fair for men to compete as females, that it is unsafe to have men in our locker rooms, and I wish the media would really show that part more clearly," Kenyon said. A 2025 Gallup survey found that 69% of U.S. adults believed transgender athletes should only be allowed to play on teams matching their birth sex, while 24% said they should be able to play on teams matching their gender identity. Waggoner said the media environment has shifted from where it was a decade ago. "It was a tough go 10 years ago, to be able to talk about these things," Waggoner said. "But I think now as Americans have seen in real time the differences between men and women… the media has also begun to shift a little bit as well." Still, she said interviews on major outlets can remain difficult. "They do ask the tough questions and sometimes some unfair ones," Waggoner said. "It has been an absolute delight to see courageous young women athletes stand up for truth." The country is now divided into three practical categories. The first category is the 27 states with laws protecting girls’ and women’s sports based on biological sex. The second is the 19 states without such laws that still actively allow transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports. The third is a smaller group — Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Alaska and Virginia — where there is no state statute, but state education agencies or high school athletic associations have imposed sex-based restrictions. California is one of the clearest examples of resistance. The state has AB 1266, which protects transgender students’ ability to participate in school programs and athletic teams consistent with gender identity. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office told Fox News Digital the ruling "does not affect California’s laws." Illinois has also pushed back. The Illinois High School Association uses a formal policy for transgender athlete participation, and Gov. JB Pritzker called the Supreme Court decision a "setback for equality." Minnesota and Maine are also major battlegrounds. Minnesota’s high school league allows transgender athletes to compete after case-by-case evaluation, and Maine’s Principals’ Association allows students to compete on teams matching gender identity. Both states, as well as California, are being sued by President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice over their policies. Other states are moving in the opposite direction. Nevada does not currently have a girls’ sports protection law, but Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo told Fox News Digital the Supreme Court ruling provides "important legal clarity" and said he will push lawmakers to act during the 2027 legislative session. Colorado voters are set to decide a November 2026 ballot measure that could mandate teams based on biological sex. Vermont and Washington remain especially central to ADF’s next phase. Vermont’s Principals’ Association explicitly protects transgender athletes’ ability to participate on teams consistent with gender identity, while Washington’s WIAA maintains its gender-identity-based participation policy. Waggoner said ADF’s strategy is to keep pushing in those states through both litigation and culture. "You can expect that we will uproot gender ideology from the law, and we will not stop until we do," Waggoner said. "We have several lawsuits that are already ongoing in those 23 states, and we will continue to work to protect women and girls." But she said courtrooms alone will not settle the issue. "This isn’t just something that it can be won in the courtroom. It has to be won in the culture as well, and the two go hand in hand, so all of us have a role to play," she added. One of those culture fights is already playing out in Vermont. NEWSOM'S OFFICE RESPONDS TO SCOTUS RULING ON WOMEN'S SPORTS AS CALIFORNIA FACES ONGOING TRANS ATHLETE WAVE Mid Vermont Christian School recently received a $566,000 settlement in damages and legal fees after being barred from state sports and academic competitions following its 2023 girls’ basketball forfeit against a team with a transgender athlete. The Vermont Principals’ Association banned the school from athletics and other competitions after the forfeit; a settlement later allowed the school back into the state athletic association. Chris Goodwin, the Mid Vermont Christian girls’ basketball coach, said the settlement did not resolve the larger issue in Vermont. "From just the coaches I’ve talked to, the parents I’ve talked to outside of our school, the vast majority of them would rather not have to compete against a boy," Goodwin told Fox News Digital. He said the state still has "a culture and environment of fear." "I know coaches and administrators who, if they wanted to go against this policy before our case was settled, that they told me they would be punished or lose their jobs for it," Goodwin said. "Even though the case was settled, Vermont is still gonna be pretty pervasive with the transgender policies." Goodwin said the issue is personal because he has a daughter. "I always think about… my daughter… having to make that choice of you have to play against male athletes or you can’t play at all, and that just seems so unfair to me," he said. "It’s not right, and it goes against our religious beliefs. It goes against what our school teaches." His wife, Bethany Goodwin, made the same point in simpler terms. "I have a daughter, and so I know how that makes her feel to have to play against a boy," she said. "It’s uncomfortable and it shouldn’t be something that she has to even think about." She added, "Girls obviously shouldn’t be forced to have to compete against boys and have that choice of either compete against boys or don’t compete at all. That shouldn’t be a choice they have to make." Ryan Tucker, ADF senior counsel and director of its Center for Christian Ministries, said Vermont’s sports dispute is part of a broader religious-liberty fight. Tucker oversees ADF litigation involving churches, Christian ministries and religious schools. "Unfortunately, religious schools, religious people overall in the state of Vermont have been under a constant attack for several decades," Tucker told Fox News Digital. "The discrimination, the hostility that was shown in the sports context is one piece of a broader pattern of problems in the state." He pointed to other disputes involving religious schools and public benefit programs, including dual enrollment, early college and town tuitioning. "Every time that we either win a case to open the state up or the United States Supreme Court decides an opinion that really should settle the issue, Vermont looks for a workaround," Tucker said. After the $566,000 settlement, he said, "I think the state will hopefully think twice about taking a similar action since it cost half a million dollars this go-around." "If Vermont continues to discriminate against people of faith, we’re gonna be there to get their back and take the state to court if we need to," Tucker said. "My hope is that at some point Vermont will get the message: the U.S. Constitution is supreme." The legal fight is also moving into a new phase: accountability for past seasons. The Supreme Court ruling did not award damages to female athletes affected by transgender athlete policies. But lawsuits by Riley Gaines against the NCAA and by Brooke Slusser against San Jose State and the Mountain West Conference seek damages for women who say they lost equal opportunities, privacy, safety or fair competition under policies that allowed transgender-identifying male athletes to compete in women’s sports. Bill Bock, an attorney leading those cases for the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, said the ruling undermines institutions’ argument that Title IX required them to allow biological males identifying as female into women’s sports. "They had no basis for what they did to women," Bock told Fox News Digital. Former University of Arizona swimmer Marshi Smith, co-founder of ICONS, said the ruling was major but incomplete. "We’re lacking accountability still," Smith said, pointing to titles, records, roster spots and scholarships that female athletes say they lost. That question resonates with Kenyon, who said athletic opportunities shaped her adult life. She maintained her scholarship, got a nursing degree, works as an emergency room nurse and said sports helped pave the way for her future. "That scholarship got me my education, my career, and literally has had an impact on the future that I’ve paved for myself," Kenyon said. "When a male competes in female athletics, women are sidelined with nowhere to go." Kenyon said girls who lost medals and podium places deserve more than a symbolic win. "We need to give the rewards to the women who won them," she said. "There are so many women who took first place and didn’t get their trophy or their medal, or were on a podium and never got to be on the podium." Waggoner said the Supreme Court’s Title IX reasoning is now central to ADF’s next lawsuits. The court, she said, answered whether states can recognize biological distinctions in sports, but not whether they must. "The logic behind the decision does help answer that question because the court recognized these differences are real, they matter," Waggoner said. "For every time a boy takes a girl’s position, it takes away an equal opportunity to a girl." "Title IX, the whole purpose behind it is to provide equal opportunities to women and girls," she added. "So we believe it’s a violation of Title IX, and we will continue to litigate until we win that issue." The NCAA changed its transgender athlete policy in 2025 to limit women’s competition to student-athletes assigned female at birth, and the Supreme Court’s opinion noted that the NCAA, USOPC and IOC had all drawn sex-based lines for female competition. Waggoner hopes to see elite female athletes who benefited from Title IX speak out. "There’s no room for cowardice. There’s only room for courage, and it’s never too late to speak out on behalf of women and girls," Waggoner said. "The equal opportunities that so many of those athletes have benefited from because of Title IX should be available to those who come behind." Kenyon said backlash exists, but she believes it is smaller than it sounds. "I did receive backlash and messages, but I was flooded with support, and that really kept me going," she said. "There really is a loud minority out there." She said the Supreme Court did more than hand her side a legal win. "I’m grateful that the Supreme Court not only ruled in our favor, but they addressed biological reality throughout their entire decision," Kenyon said. For Hoefer, the next step is less abstract. It is not only about Title IX, state statutes, federal funding or athletic associations. It is about Washington. It is about a little sister entering high school. It is about a state where, she says, girls still have no relief. "Honestly, I think it just comes down to people like me speaking up," Hoefer said. "The more people speak out, parents advocate, people advocate, administrations advocate, then it’ll just kind of be an overtaking of the show of people who do think that this is wrong." She paused on the reason she wants that change sooner rather than later. "My little sister is now a freshman in high school," Hoefer said. "And I cannot even imagine her being in a situation where she has to compete against a boy." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a518796c2ca79de2366225a Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash te 2026-07-11T00:00:22.412Z Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash Meta told Dylan Byers, of Puck News, that it had nixed the feature after backlash from its user base. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home