https://meenews.co/post/69fbc5c3a200899a00e7dc13 Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel rented a boat together while she was pregnant, documents allege te 2026-05-06T22:50:43.076Z Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel rented a boat together while she was pregnant, documents allege Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel allegedly rented a boat together in June 2021, when she was pregnant with her first child, according to TMZ. The outlet also obtained photos showing the two signing a company waiver to rent the boat in Putnam County, Tennessee: CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK ANALYSIS TMZ reports that a source with direct knowledge said Russini and Vrabel were the only people on board for their two-to-three-hour rental. "We're also told Vrabel and Russini appeared cautious about photos being taken, and while she declined to pose at all with the staff, Vrabel agreed to snap one pic but allegedly asked that no images be publicly posted," the report states. Russini gave birth to the first of her two children later that summer. "A week after the boat outing, Russini posted an IG photo, seemingly of Kevin on a New Jersey beach, with the caption, 'Lucky to have great people to spend this holiday with this July,'" TMZ adds. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! For background, photos showed Russini and Vrabel hugging and holding hands at a private resort in Arizona last month. Afterward, both downplayed the gathering as an innocent exchange between two adults. Since then, additional photos have emerged of the two gambling at a casino in 2024 and seemingly kissing at a bar in 2020. Russini also resigned from The Athletic, while Vrabel missed the third day of the NFL Draft for what was described as "counseling." OutKick reached out to Russini personally and to Vrabel's agent for comment on documents related to the alleged boating trip. Neither responded at the time of publication. This story will be updated if either does. That said, skepticism is growing that Russini was ever on a "girls trip" in Arizona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbc37ea200899a00e7dbb1 Dana White mocks concerns about so-called 'toxic masculinity,' warns society has 'displaced' young men te 2026-05-06T22:41:02.544Z Dana White mocks concerns about so-called 'toxic masculinity,' warns society has 'displaced' young men UFC president Dana White spoke on Tuesday about how he sympathizes for young men who have been "displaced" amid widespread panic about so-called "toxic masculinity." White appeared on "The Katie Miller Podcast," where the host and wife of White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller asked him about the state of young men and women in America today. White went on to argue that young men are struggling with a wildly different set of circumstances than the ones he grew up with. "Times are changing from when I was young," he said. "These young men, I think, you know, we went through COVID and the whole woke era and all the weird s--- that went on during that period. A lot of the young males felt displaced." The UFC president noted that he often gets accused of outlandish things like "being the head of the manosphere, whatever that means" and of "toxic masculinity." UFC CEO DANA WHITE MOCKS IDEA OF 'TOXIC MASCULINITY' ON '60 MINUTES' "The only people who hate ‘toxic masculinity’ are women who hate themselves," Miller argued. After White noted that even men he has encountered are using that term, Miller argued, "It means that men in our country need to grow a pair again." White recalled a past interview with a journalist who kept talking about the manosphere and "toxic masculinity" to the point White began to stop taking either of those things seriously. "I grew up in the 80s when, you know, men were men. Now it's a whole other world out there," he said. Miller went on to suggest that there is a fundamental disconnect where women want a classic masculine man, but have been ideologically convinced that sort of man is toxic, asking, "Don't you think it's that women want a man to take care of them, to step into that provider caretaker role -- and that so many men are not doing that these days, and that's why it's just called ‘toxic masculinity’ is what is a traditional gender role?" "It is never, ever going to change," White said. "I don't care how powerful a woman is, what she does. Women want to be taken care of, treated right, and they want to feel safe. It's just it's that's nature. And it's a man's job to do all that." CARVILLE PANS DEMOCRATS FOR CONTINUING TO ALIENATE MEN WITH 'FUTURE IS FEMALE' TALK He then chuckled, saying, "As I get deeper into this, you’ll realize how ‘toxic’ my masculinity is." White went on to condemn the rhetoric around men’s "mental health," saying this completely misunderstands men’s purpose, arguing that when one’s role is to be the provider, they cannot spend their time complaining online about having a bad day. Miller responded by arguing that feminism is at fault. "I'm a strong believer in that, like, when feminism started increasing in our country, so did the decline in the birth rate because, as they told women, you need to be equal to a man," Miller said. She argued the moment women stopped valuing the vital role of motherhood in society is when they lost their femininity, and that moment, in turn, is "when you started having weak men." "Yeah, you could be right," White said. "I don't know how it all started, but there's nothing I hate [like] when men don't act like men. It's like it drives me absolutely crazy." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbc355a200899a00e7db91 A 20-minute pitch wins Indian startup Pronto backing from Lachy Groom te 2026-05-06T22:40:21.264Z A 20-minute pitch wins Indian startup Pronto backing from Lachy Groom The investment comes as Pronto scales to 26,000 daily bookings and the market heads toward a potential $18 billion size. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbc127a200899a00e7db43 Taking a look at four of the most overrated episodes of television in entertainment history te 2026-05-06T22:31:03.429Z Taking a look at four of the most overrated episodes of television in entertainment history Allow me to start things off by wishing the iconic Sopranos episode, "Pine Barrens," a very happy 25th birthday. On May 6, 2001, Chrissy and Paulie went from being a couple of made men to "just two a--holes stranded in the woods." Many people cite the season three masterpiece as their all-time favorite Sopranos episode, but I've always found it to be a bit overrated. So, what better way to celebrate one of the most revered hours of television ever than to go through what are, in my humble opinion, four of the most overrated TV episodes of all time. 'LOST' LEADS NOSTALGIA TV POPULARITY FOR AUDIENCES SEEKING 'INNOCENT TIME': EXPERTS The term "overrated" is subjective, obviously, and every episode on this list is an episode I really enjoy from some of my favorite TV shows ever, but they are also episodes that I think get held up on a pedestal a bit more than they should. I'll stop with the rambling so we can get this show on the road. One thing that almost all of the episodes have on this list is that they are very self-contained, and maybe it's just a personal preference, but I'm not a huge fan of "bottle episodes." 'SOUTH PARK' WRITER REVEALS THE MOST REGRETTABLE JOKE SHE'S EVER WRITTEN, AND IT'S NOT ONE YOU'D EXPECT Comedy shows in and of themselves rarely have overarching plots, though The Office certainly has plenty of story arc to it. "Dinner Party" is a departure from many of the plot-focused episodes in the earlier seasons of the show, and it focuses entirely on the characters. It works, and it's an enjoyable slice of television, but I often hear people call this their favorite episode of The Office, and that's likely because of one thing: the pervasiveness of "meme culture." As far as memes go, "Dinner Party" is one of the strongest of a show that is chock-full of meme-worthy episodes. From "snip snap" to the tiny TV, this episode has about as many GIFs to its name as any half-hour of network television, but it almost feels like the quotes are more memorable than the episode as a whole. If reading all that made you mad, you might want to turn back now, because it gets a lot worse from here. "FRIENDS" ACTRESS SLAMS MODERN SITCOMS FOR BEING 'TOO AFRAID' TO TELL JOKES THAT MAKE PEOPLE UNCOMFORTABLE Oh, boy! I can feel the flames from the angry mob rising as I type. One thing Game of Thrones did with aplomb, at least in the earlier seasons, was set up an entire season's worth of events for one big payoff. Season one had the death of Ned Stark come completely out of left field after he discovered the truth about the Lannister family, while season two built up the battle at King's Landing in Blackwater. By the time season three rolls around, it feels like there needs to be one hell of a payoff to top the first two penultimate episodes of their respective seasons. Before I even started watching Game of Thrones, people who had already finished the series warned me about "Rains of Castamere." I wasn't given any spoilers, but I was told this was the episode that changed everything, and that I'll never be the same after this hour of television. 'SEINFELD' STAR SPARKS VIRAL AIRPLANE TREND, DECLARES HIMSELF ‘ORIGINAL RAWDOGGER’ When Ned Stark gets his head lopped off in season one's "Baelor," I remember being shocked, while also thinking, "Man! I can't wait to see what 'Rains of Castamere' has in store." And, to be honest, maybe I'm a victim of something being overhyped and underdelivering, but the deaths of Robb and Catelyn Stark, along with Robb's wife and unborn child, just didn't have the same payoff. Killing off a man who was essentially the main character, by most fantasy trope standards, in the first season was bold and subverted expectations, but it made any twist afterwards feel secondary by comparison. I know George R.R. Martin and the producers didn't write all of these stories with that in mind, but it definitely tamped down a lot of the excitement I had going into "Rains of Castamere." It might be unfair to dock this episode for the hype being heaped onto it, and maybe I missed out on the thrill of seeing it fresh for the first time, but "Rains of Castamere" is far from the best episode of Game of Thrones, despite what many may say. One thing Seinfeld did throughout its run is tackle taboo topics while making them palatable for network television audiences, and "The Contest" might be the best example of this. In this season-four fan favorite, Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer all see who can last the longest without "treating their body like an amusement park," if you catch my drift. The episode is full of hilarious sight gags and iconic lines, but much like with "Dinner Party," the quotes have almost taken on a life of their own. For example, I bet you forgot the B-plot of this episode involved Elaine meeting JFK Jr. Either way, the episode won an insane amount of awards for its clever writing and it is cited by numerous publications as one of the best episodes in the history of television, and that's where the problems lie for me. It's a great episode, a classic, even. But I have a hard time calling this "one of the best episodes of television ever." It's not even the best episode of Seinfeld from season four, as classics like "The Outing" and "The Junior Mint" are equally iconic without all the pomp and circumstance. Maybe it's the hipster contrarian in me, but any time something gets overly lauded for its "clever writing," it's an instant turnoff. You can take your Primetime Emmy and stick it where the sun don't shine! It was the entire reason for writing this article, so you knew it was going to end up on here. I can't think of a more overrated hour of television than "Pine Barrens." To be fair, it's an intensely enjoyable episode, but this season-three one-off ends up right at the top of every Sopranos fans' "best of" list, and I just don't see it. People talk about the humor from "Pine Barrens" as if it's something unique to this episode, but every episode of the show is so laugh-out-loud funny that I often pitch The Sopranos as a black comedy masquerading as a mob drama. All that is to say, the humor present in "Pine Barrens" doesn't exactly set it apart from the rest of the heap. Much like "Dinner Party," "Pine Barrens" is a true bottle episode, and really doesn't do too much to advance the plot in season three outside of Tony's deteriorating relationship with his goomar, Gloria. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The entire episode revolves around Chrissy and Paulie getting lost in the woods of southern New Jersey, and needing to survive until help arrives. The premise and execution are fantastic, and the episode is admittedly humorous, but as is the case with all the other entries on this list, the humor and quotes have taken on a life of their own. Yes, "he was an interior decorator" is a funny line the first 100 times you hear it, but the Sopranos community is guilty of running that whole exchange into the ground. "Pine Barrens" is a great episode to throw on when you want some "comfort food," but there are far better episodes of the show, and I've never understood the hype it has gotten over the last quarter century. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbc113a200899a00e7db3a Video shows father fatally shooting illegal immigrant attempting to carjack family of 8: police te 2026-05-06T22:30:43.885Z Video shows father fatally shooting illegal immigrant attempting to carjack family of 8: police FIRST ON FOX – Shocking video shows an illegal immigrant from Mexico being shot and killed by a Texas father during a carjacking attempt involving his family of eight, including a baby, police confirmed to Fox News. The Garland Police Department said at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a crash involving a car that hit two other vehicles. Officials said the driver of the car at fault, identified as Jose Ramirez, 30, parked at a nearby gas station and was unsuccessfully attempting to "take several vehicles by force" in the parking lot. CARJACKING VICTIM ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING BOY BREAKING INTO HIS CAR DURING ATLANTA CONFRONTATION He then ran across the road to a convenience store parking lot, where he attempted to forcefully take the father's car, according to police. Surveillance video obtained by affiliate FOX 4 Dallas showed Ramirez yanking the father out of the driver's side of his car and forcefully trying to get inside. A small child was seen running from the back seat as the family scrambled to escape. ARMED AMERICANS FIGHT BACK: INSIDE 2025’S MOST GRIPPING SELF-DEFENSE SHOOTINGS ACROSS THE US Ramirez was then seen closing the doors and sitting inside the driver's side, as the father opened fire from the passenger side, police said. Ramirez was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. No other injuries were reported. Officials said the father stayed at the scene and was cooperative with investigators, leading to no charges being filed. Fox News has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to request Ramirez's immigration history and comment. PASTOR SOUNDS ALARM ON 'GODLESS GENERATION' AFTER FIGHTING BACK AGAINST TEEN CARJACKER While Ramirez was unarmed, authorities said he was "using force" and the father had no way of knowing if he had a weapon. Garland Police Lt. Pedro Barineau said the shooting "seemed to be self-defense," noting "it kind of all happened like really fast." Tatiana Starks, manager of the nearby Garland Smoke and Vape shop, told FOX 4 she saw Ramirez breaking into cars at the gas station and recorded the incident. She stopped recording as Ramirez walked toward the family's car, noting she made eye contact with him. "You could definitely tell that he was not in his right state of mind," Starks said. "I’m just glad that the man was able to protect himself and his family... It’s just a blessing that the kids and the family walked away with no injuries." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbbee1a200899a00e7dad9 Florida man allegedly caught going 101 mph gives deputies wild excuse when busted te 2026-05-06T22:21:21.896Z Florida man allegedly caught going 101 mph gives deputies wild excuse when busted A Florida man’s rush to make it to a wedding ended in handcuffs instead after deputies say he was caught speeding more than 100 mph and told officers he was running late for the ceremony. Christopher Jones, 29, was pulled over around 9 a.m. Saturday in Brevard County during a traffic enforcement effort dubbed "Super Speeder Saturday," where deputies were targeting dangerous drivers. Deputy Caleb Sanchez was conducting speed enforcement when he spotted Jones coming "in hot," clocking his vehicle at 101 mph in a 70 mph zone, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Jones, who was dressed in a black suit and white dress shirt, allegedly told deputies he was speeding because he was late to a wedding. FLORIDA MAN CITES BARBER APPOINTMENT AFTER GETTING CLOCKED GOING MORE THAN 100 MPH A photo shared by the sheriff’s office shows Jones standing in front of a patrol vehicle in his formal attire, paired with casual slide sandals and socks, a detail that quickly caught the internet’s attention. Sheriff Wayne Ivey highlighted the arrest in a social media post, calling it "Super Speeder Saturday — Wedding Crashers Edition," and noting that Jones was "dressed to impress" when he was taken into custody. SANTA WITH CCW GETS PULLED OVER, TELLS OHIO DEPUTY 'YOU GOT TO PROTECT YOURSELF' DURING FESTIVE TRAFFIC STOP But Ivey made clear that in Brevard County, drivers hitting triple-digit speeds shouldn’t expect a warning. "Unfortunately for him, he didn’t realize that in Brevard County we don’t give you any warnings when it comes to violations," the sheriff said. GOT A TIP? Instead of making it to the ceremony, Jones was taken to the Brevard County Jail — jokingly referred to by Ivey as "Ivey’s Iron Bar Lodge." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Jones, of Orange Park, was charged with operating a vehicle at 100-plus mph while threatening persons or property, a misdemeanor. He was released later that day on a $500 bond, according to jail records. A court date has not yet been set. The post quickly drew a wave of reactions online, with some users poking fun at both the situation and Jones’ outfit. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "Everybody focused on the slides... I wanna know how you're late for a wedding at 9AM???" one commenter wrote. "Well, the sandals don’t scream ‘dress to impress’ for a wedding," another added. Others joked about the circumstances of the event itself, with one person writing, "I gotta know. Was he the groom for said wedding?" while another quipped that if so, "it looked like she got stood up at the altar." Authorities say the enforcement push is aimed at cracking down on reckless driving and keeping roadways safe and officials suggest there will likely be more high-speed stops to come. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbbecea200899a00e7dad0 WATCH: California Dems rally around healthcare for illegal immigrants during fiery debate te 2026-05-06T22:21:02.340Z WATCH: California Dems rally around healthcare for illegal immigrants during fiery debate Every Democrat asked during this week’s California gubernatorial debate said they supported providing healthcare coverage for illegal immigrants, a position they took moments after candidates spent several minutes warning that California’s healthcare system is already too expensive and straining families, businesses and the state budget. "We had a broken immigration system, and now you want to victimize the people who are working here and making the state run," Democratic candidate and billionaire businessman Tom Steyer said when asked if he supported giving coverage to illegal immigrants after the current California governor, Gavin Newsom, cut it to help reduce the state's ballooning deficit. Former California congresswoman and fellow Democratic candidate for California governor, Katie Porter, was asked point-blank about the cost concerns related to providing illegal immigrants with free healthcare coverage. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT HEALTHCARE COSTS IN BLUE STATE TRIGGERS INTENSE BUDGET DEBATE "We can't afford to have people who are sick, who are making the rest of us sick," Porter responded to the cost question before her Republican opponent, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, interjected "they shouldn't be here," leading Porter to pause and give him a look of bewilderment. "When anyone doesn't have care, the rest of us are at risk when people don't get vaccinations," Porter continued. "When they don't go to the doctor, they wind up in the emergency room. They cause longer lines for the rest of us. They make our health care system -- they push it to the brink." "Immigrants, whether documented or not, work hard. They pay taxes and sometimes they get injured on the job or their children get sick," former Biden administration Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said when asked if he supported the measure. NEWSOM SIGNS $2.8B BAILOUT FOR HEALTHCARE PROGRAM OVERRUN BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS "It would be foolish to tell a family that they don't have access to the pediatrician or the family doc, or not be able to use the community health center where it wouldn't cost us so much to give them help access to good health care," Becerra continued. "Instead, what will happen is that child will get so ill that they will have to take that child to the hospital. And what door do they enter? The most expensive door in the health care system? The emergency room door. Why do that and spend so much money when you can do it up front?" The remaining Democratic Party candidates on the stage, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, were not directly asked whether they supported providing healthcare to illegal immigrants in the state, nor did they indicate their stances during other portions of the debate that discussed health care. "The actual way we deal with health care in this state is to at least stop spending $20 billion a year on free health care for illegal immigrants who shouldn't even be in the country in the first place," Republican candidate and former Fox News host Steve Hilton said amid debate about how to reform the state's healthcare system. LAWMAKERS REVEAL WHETHER AMERICANS SHOULD PICK UP THE MEDICAID TAB FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS "When are we going to draw the line at any other crime? It's illegal. They enter the country illegally, we're not going to incentivize them to come here to take more of the resources that regular Californians aren't getting," Bianco added. Before defending taxpayer-funded healthcare access for illegal immigrants, several of the Democratic candidates were already locked in a fight over who was more committed to government-run healthcare. Steyer said he supports single payer "absolutely," while Becerra said California should "try to get to a Medicare for all program." Porter repeatedly pressed Becerra to be more explicit, asking whether he supported "California having its own state-run single-payer system." But the push for expanded coverage came as candidates also acknowledged the cost problem. Steyer said healthcare is "eating up our budget" and "eating up every single family," while Villaraigosa warned a state-run single-payer system would carry a roughly $500 billion price tag and require approval from the federal government. "It’s pie in the sky," Villaraigosa said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbbea6a200899a00e7dac5 Trump’s Indiana Victory Shows His Enduring Grip on Core Republican Supporters te 2026-05-06T22:20:22.768Z Trump’s Indiana Victory Shows His Enduring Grip on Core Republican Supporters Low approval ratings? MAGA divisions? The president was able to turn out party loyalists in an Indiana primary to help him oust Republican state lawmakers who had crossed him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbbc9da200899a00e7da60 'Came out of nowhere': Cornell student says president confrontation is unlike anything seen on campus te 2026-05-06T22:11:41.101Z 'Came out of nowhere': Cornell student says president confrontation is unlike anything seen on campus A confrontation between Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff and anti-Israel student protesters has sparked a firestorm as the Ivy League university faces questions about conduct and free speech. Ezra Galperin, Cornell class of 2027, told Fox News Digital that the situation "was definitely an escalation" compared to previous anti-Israel activity on campus. "I don't think there's a university president in the country right now who isn't facing some sort of scrutiny, but certainly, at Cornell, something like this was unprecedented," Galperin, who stated he is part of Cornellians for Israel leadership but was not speaking on behalf of the group, said. CORNELL STUDENTS ACCUSE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT OF HITTING THEM WITH CAR AFTER CAMPUS ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN EVENT The confrontation occurred April 30 after Kotlikoff introduced an Israel-Palestine debate hosted by the Cornell Political Union and co-sponsored by Cornellians for Israel, Cornell Progressives and Students for Justice in Palestine, according to a statement he released. He described the event as "vigorous and civil" and "an example of the kind of open discourse that we prize in our academic community." As he left, Kotlikoff said he was "accosted by a group of several individuals," including students and non-students, some of whom were known to Cornell for past conduct involving "ongoing verbal and online abuse" of administrators and staff. He said the group included two individuals previously banned from campus after a "disruptive protest." Footage that later went viral shows individuals questioning Kotlikoff while filming him as he walked to his car. After answering several questions, he said he told them he would not engage further and asked them to stop recording, but they refused and continued following him. "I waited until I saw space behind the car and then, using my car’s rear pedestrian alert and automatic braking system, was able to slowly maneuver my car from the parking space and exit the parking lot," Kotlikoff wrote. CORNELL UNIVERSITY HIT WITH FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT OVER ALLEGED DISCRIMINATORY DEI PRACTICES In the footage, one person can be heard yelling, "he just ran over my f------ foot!" It is unclear whether the person's foot was actually harmed. A separate video also posted by Students for a Democratic Cornell (SDC) appears to show an individual being struck by the vehicle while standing behind it. "The behavior I experienced last night is not protest. It is harassment and intimidation, with the direct motive of silencing speech," Kotlikoff added. "It has no place in an academic community, no place in a democracy, and can have no place at Cornell." Galperin underscored the surprising nature of the clash, saying "It just kind of came out of nowhere." He said that he recognized some of the students in the video and claimed that he had served in the Cornell Student Assembly with one of the students in the video. Galperin said the student had served as the Student Assembly's ethics director. CORNELL DROPS ISRAEL-HATING SINGER ‘KEHLANI’ FROM END OF SCHOOL YEAR CONCERT "I'm surprised and disappointed at the whole situation. Cornell has generally remained a good place to be over the last few years, and I hope that this incident doesn't change that," he said. SDC released a statement on its Instagram account following the incident, in which the group called on Kotlikoff to "restore our independent judicial system," "end the suspensions of nonviolent student protestors," "commission an independent investigation of the incident" and hold a meeting to address the demands. "Kotlikoff’s violent response to student inquiry is just another example of his administration’s repressive crackdown on student speech," SDC said. "Responsibility does not fall solely on Kotlikoff. Any attempts by the University to make him a scapegoat for an incident they are complicit in is yet another tactic to silence student dissent." In response to Fox News Digital's request for comment, a university spokesperson said "The University is investigating the events that took place on April 30, 2026, involving a group of individuals and President Kotlikoff. The University will take action, as appropriate, based on the results of the investigation and in line with its policies, which are designed to uphold a safe environment for the Cornell community." Cornell Law School Professor William Jacobson told Fox News Digital that he believed the incident looked "like a setup" by the anti-Israel agitators. "What's clear to me is that this was a deliberate provocation," Jacobson said. He said the tactic is meant to create a "decision dilemma" for Kotlikoff, in which any response, or lack of one, would make him "look bad." Jacobson said that standing behind the car could arguably be seen as a violation of New York law, which prohibits intentionally and unlawfully restricting someone’s movement without their consent in a way that substantially interferes with their liberty. "These student groups think they are immune to the rules that apply to everybody else. This president said, 'No, you're not immune to rules that applied to everybody else,' and that's what created this whole controversy," Jacobson added. As the university continues to investigate the incident, students and observers are left wondering what this confrontation means for the future of campus discourse and whether similar clashes could become more commonplace. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbbc89a200899a00e7da57 DOJ dangles massive signing bonuses for lawyers ready to fight ‘lawless’ cities far beyond DC te 2026-05-06T22:11:21.645Z DOJ dangles massive signing bonuses for lawyers ready to fight ‘lawless’ cities far beyond DC The Department of Justice is offering signing bonuses of up to $25,000 to recruit lawyers across the country to bolster legal battles against what one department official described as "lawless jurisdictions." New job postings show the high-dollar bonuses are being offered through the DOJ Civil Division components that handle immigration lawsuits and investigations into transgender medical treatments, two of President Donald Trump's most contentious priorities, and highlight New York City, Raleigh, San Francisco and Dallas. The hiring push comes as the Civil Division, the DOJ's most expansive division led by Brett Shumate, continues the resource-intensive task of defending White House policies in court as it faces hundreds of lawsuits, while also drawing scrutiny for employee departures and reported recruiting challenges.  The new recruitment strategy puts a spotlight on the pressure DOJ is facing to sustain its aggressive legal defense strategy, particularly in blue cities and states that it has accused of undermining federal authority, while also combating narratives that the department is struggling to retain staff. TRUMP ADMIN UNLEASHES CRUCIAL RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN WITH MASSIVE BONUSES TO BOLSTER ICE RANKS A DOJ official told Fox News Digital the hiring effort is not reflective of any internal strain but rather a way for the department to "look broader by enticing attorneys around the country who may not have considered" working for a D.C.-based federal agency. "The Department is expanding resources across the country to combat lawless jurisdictions and nationwide injunctions, and there is a need to attract candidates from those new areas," the official said, touting that Trump's signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act gave the DOJ "millions of dollars to hire more attorneys specifically for those efforts." The offers come as blue states, civil rights groups and Democrats flood courts across the country with lawsuits challenging Trump's efforts to shrink and unify the executive branch, crack down on illegal immigration, implement tariffs and tighten policies surrounding election security and transgender people and more. Lower court judges have often stymied the administration's work. The DOJ has chosen on rare occasions to raise the adverse rulings on an emergency basis with the conservative-leaning Supreme Court and won some two dozen cases — which represents a vast majority of the cases — when taking that route. JUDGES V TRUMP: HERE ARE THE KEY COURT BATTLES HALTING THE WHITE HOUSE AGENDA The Civil Division, which is in charge of defending the civil lawsuits against the administration, has also been offering incentives to current lawyers, according to Bloomberg Law. The outlet said the division was offering new biweekly bonuses up to $220 through Thanksgiving because lawyers "keep fleeing" and because the division was "growing more desperate to stave off further departures of valuable legal minds" who are uncomfortable with Trump's priorities. The DOJ official addressed concerns about an employee exodus in a statement to Fox News Digital, after the Financial Times also reported that more than a quarter of its nearly 13,000 lawyers have quit or been fired since the beginning of last year. JUDGE RESTORES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S BUYOUT OFFER TO FEDERAL WORKERS The official attributed the departures, in part, to employees taking a "fork in the road" resignation option, which the Trump administration rolled out last year with the stated goal of reducing the size of government. "This has allowed DOJ to run more efficiently and hire new employees who wholeheartedly believe in the work they’re doing," the official told Fox News Digital. Assistant Attorney General Shumate told Fox News Digital in a statement he was "always looking for talented and qualified attorneys to advance President Trump's priorities and protect the American people." "The Civil Division will continue to hire hardworking patriots from across the country and offer appreciation bonuses to our loyal attorneys who remain committed to our mission and upholding the rule of law," Shumate said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbbc76a200899a00e7da4e Florida man in 'No Christ No Life' T-shirt caught on video allegedly attacking, robbing woman, 82, at bus stop te 2026-05-06T22:11:02.034Z Florida man in 'No Christ No Life' T-shirt caught on video allegedly attacking, robbing woman, 82, at bus stop Video footage shows a Florida man wearing a T-shirt reading "No Christ No Life" violently attacking and robbing an 82-year-old Tampa woman at a bus stop, an alleged assault and theft that left her unconscious and led to his arrest days later, police said. The Tampa Police Department said 56-year-old Joseph Patrick Wren was arrested Tuesday and charged with robbery. According to police, the attack occurred around 7:45 p.m. on May 1 near the intersection in the Wellswood area of the city. BLUE CITY BUS ATTACK HEIGHTENS COMMUTERS' FEARS AFTER CHARLOTTE TRAIN STABBING Authorities said the woman was walking past the suspect when he grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the ground, causing her to lose consciousness. Investigators said the suspect then took the woman’s bag and fled the scene on a bicycle. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and has since been released. She is now recovering at home. Police launched an investigation and asked the public for help identifying the suspect. The case gained momentum after a community member provided detectives with video footage from his Tesla that captured the attack. In the video, the suspect is seen wearing a white T-shirt bearing the phrase "No Christ No Life," along with a blue hat. CHARLOTTE BUS STABBING SUSPECT ARRESTED 15 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, FREED WEEKS BEFORE ATTACK Authorities said the suspect matched the description of a person involved in a bicycle theft earlier the same day, which helped investigators narrow their search. Officers later spotted Wren near N. Nebraska Avenue and E. Annie Street while patrolling for leads and took him into custody. "The outstanding investigation, community assistance, and pro-active policing that led to a quick arrest in this case is a testament to the strength of our city," Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said. "It should be clear that in Tampa we all work together to hold criminals accountable, especially those who would foolishly choose to target our neighbors." Wren is being held without bond in the Hillsborough County Jail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbbc62a200899a00e7da45 Rutgers pulls graduation speaker after his anti-Israel social media posts allegedly drew student backlash te 2026-05-06T22:10:42.533Z Rutgers pulls graduation speaker after his anti-Israel social media posts allegedly drew student backlash Rutgers University has pulled the plug on a planned graduation speaker after criticism of Israel sparked backlash, prompting the school to reverse course. The move came after Rami Elghandour, CEO of biotech company Arcellx and a university alumnus, used his social media account to accuse Israel of committing war crimes and offer other anti-Israel messages. Elghandour also served as the executive producer of a documentary about a young Palestinian girl who was killed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). He was slated to speak at the May 15 convocation address at the School of Engineering before the decision was rescinded, per a report from The Associated Press. RUTGERS STUDENTS ACCUSE BIDEN ADMIN LETTING RUTGERS 'OFF THE HOOK' FOR ANTISEMITISM A Rutgers spokesperson said in a statement to AP that the university changed course after learning that "some graduating students would not attend their graduation ceremony due to concerns about the invited speaker’s social media posts." However, the spokesperson declined to identify which posts prompted the decision. Neither a contact for Rutgers nor Elghandour immediately responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment. DEI OFFICIAL AT UNIVERSITY MICHIGAN FIRED AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF MAKING ANTISEMITIC REMARKS: REPORT In a statement to The Guardian, a university spokesperson said, "This decision keeps the focus on our engineering students and honors the celebratory spirit of the event to ensure that no graduate feels forced to choose between their personal convictions and a convocation ceremony." During an interview with the outlet, Elghandour said he found it "puzzling" that the university was canceling him for the same humanitarian views they also "champion" him for. Elghandour's cancellation is the latest example of anti-Israel sentiments stirring controversy on college campuses. NYU PAUSES DIPLOMA OF ANTI-ISRAEL STUDENT WHO BLASTED GAZA WAR AS 'GENOCIDE' DURING GRADUATION SPEECH Another recent example came from the University of Michigan, where a professor hailed Gaza protesters during a graduation speech. The university president later apologized for the incident, saying the sentiments expressed in the speech "were hurtful and insensitive to many members of our community." "We regret the pain this has caused on a day devoted to celebration and accomplishment. For this, the university apologizes," he added, according to a Times of Israel report. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbba20a200899a00e7d9d5 Framber Valdez gets what he deserves for punk move, suspended six games after drilling Boston's Trevor Story te 2026-05-06T22:01:04.687Z Framber Valdez gets what he deserves for punk move, suspended six games after drilling Boston's Trevor Story Framber Valdez unraveled against Boston on Tuesday, and MLB made him pay. The short-tempered starting pitcher got shellacked against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday and reached a boiling point, customary for him, when he drilled Trevor Story with a 94-mph fastball that prompted a benches-clearing brawl. As a result of losing his cool in a 10-3 loss and nailing Story, Valdez was suspended for six games, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday. RED SOX BROADCAST FUMES AT FRAMBER VALDEZ FOR ACTING LIKE A CHILD IN BENCH-CLEARING MOVE: 'WHAT A JOKE' Valdez looked like a batting practice pitcher as the Red Sox treated him like a piñata. The meltdown peaked in the fourth inning when Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu launched back-to-back homers, pushing the score to a humiliating 10-2. At that point, things only spiraled further. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch seemed weary of defending the optics. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy didn't buy the scene as accidental. BENCHES CLEAR AS DODGERS-PADRES RIVALRY BOILS OVER IN HEATED SHOWDOWN AFTER FERNANDO TATIS JR GETS DRILLED "Yes, I do think it was intentional," Tracy admitted, via the Boston Herald. "I thought it was weak, and I thought everybody saw it. Their side, our side, I think everybody saw it. And yeah, it was weak." Valdez pushed back on that claim after the game. "It was not intentional. It was not on purpose. It might look like that, but it wasn't," Valdez said through an interpreter. " ... I consider the ejection completely unfair given that, first of all, they should have given me a warning. And of course if it was on purpose, then I do it a second time or a third time, of course, I'm getting ejected." In trying to send a message, MLB sent one right back and put Valdez in his place. The NESN broadcast team unloaded on Valdez as the veteran unravelled. LENGTHY SUSPENSIONS HANDED OUT TO MEMBERS OF WILD ANGELS-BRAVES BRAWL THAT SAW FISTS, TACKLES "That is weak," said play-by-play man Dave O'Brien. "You give up three home runs, back-to-back shots, and then you drill Trevor Story." "You can't get them out, so you throw at them. What a joke. The one guy who caused it is hiding in the back," added analyst Will Middlebrooks. Middlebrooks also took a shot at Valdez’s past, adding, "Well, let's just hope he doesn't cross up his catcher now that he's mad." Middlebrooks referred to the nasty incident last season where Valdez crossed up his own catcher, Cesar Salazar, after Salazar tried calling off a Valdez pitch that resulted in a homer. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Valdez will sit for a week, but when he couldn’t get them out, Valdez went the cheap-shot route, the kind that makes him hard to trust. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb9f6a200899a00e7d9a9 Barry Diller trusts Sam Altman. But ‘trust is irrelevant’ as AGI nears, he says. te 2026-05-06T22:00:22.702Z Barry Diller trusts Sam Altman. But ‘trust is irrelevant’ as AGI nears, he says. Barry Diller defended OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, while warning that AGI remains an unpredictable force needing guardrails. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb7c9a200899a00e7d95a Josh Duggar unloads on mom Michelle in bombshell prison texts, accuses her of choosing 'PR' over her own son te 2026-05-06T21:51:05.098Z Josh Duggar unloads on mom Michelle in bombshell prison texts, accuses her of choosing 'PR' over her own son Years after the 2015 fallout that rocked the Duggar family, Josh Duggar took aim at his mom in private text messages. Josh, who molested four of his sisters as a teenager, accused Michelle Duggar of caring more about "PR" and the family image than the damage to his life. The former reality TV star was later sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. "[I] am very disappointed. I feel like you just don't receive criticism or take admission for your own actions THAT HAVE DIRECTLY AFFECTED MY LIFE, including in this situation," Josh wrote in a text message to his mom and obtained by People. In the messages, Josh reiterated his claim that the images and videos found on his computer were downloaded by another employee at the used car dealership where he worked. JINGER DUGGAR’S ‘CULT-LIKE’ UPBRINGING LEFT HER STRUGGLING EVEN AFTER BREAKING FREE "I AM NOT BLAMING YOUR FOR THE SITUATION, BUT YOU ARE BLAMING ME - AND YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW THE TRUTH - YOU SAID THAT YOURSELF TODAY," he added in a text sent after his sentencing in 2022. Josh insisted he was innocent and argued his parents’ belief shouldn’t dictate how they treat him, according to the outlet. "I just think you don't get it," he allegedly wrote. "You don't understand how you have hurt me and you keep trying to make yourselves 'look good' instead of trying to be concerned about your responses to my charges or anything else in my life. JOSEPH DUGGAR DEMANDS JURY TRIAL AFTER PLEADING NOT GUILTY TO CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGES Three months before his sentencing, Josh accused his parents of trying to "save shows and public images" as scandals rocked the Duggar family, including the 2015 molestation allegations. Between 2002 and 2003, Josh molested four of his sisters. After Jim Bob Duggar learned of the allegations, the family chose to handle the matter privately rather than report it to police. As details of Josh’s actions spread in the community, the Springdale Police Department quietly opened an investigation in 2006. A year later, the family began filming "17 Kids and Counting." The reality series ran for 10 seasons before the allegations became public in 2015. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "[I]ts hard to be here while everyone is out going and doing. its especially hard in light of how things have been since may 2015 when everything was devastated for Anna and I," Josh wrote in the 2022 text messages to his mother. He added: "[T]he public statements and pr work to save shows and public images i feel were placed above family relationships ... and still are to this day." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Michelle didn't acknowledge most of Josh's texts but shared messages of support from others with her son. The text messages were revealed while Josh's brother, Joseph Duggar, remains behind bars. Authorities arrested Joseph on March 18 in Arkansas. His arrest came after police interviewed a 14-year-old girl who claimed he had inappropriately touched her several times on a family vacation when she was 9 years old. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb79da200899a00e7d92e Snap says its $400M deal with Perplexity ‘amicably ended’ te 2026-05-06T21:50:21.264Z Snap says its $400M deal with Perplexity ‘amicably ended’ The deal, announced last November, would have seen Perplexity's AI search engine integrated directly into Snapchat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb5bea200899a00e7d8de Colbert lashes out at CBS, says cancellation ‘reinforced a narrative’ of ‘knee bending’ to Trump te 2026-05-06T21:42:22.318Z Colbert lashes out at CBS, says cancellation ‘reinforced a narrative’ of ‘knee bending’ to Trump Late-night host Stephen Colbert took some parting shots at his network in an interview published Wednesday, accusing CBS of bending the knee to President Donald Trump like royal subjects. Colbert has spoken out about his show's cancellation in multiple interviews, both on and off-air, most recently with The Hollywood Reporter in a piece headlined, "The Stephen Colbert Exit Interview: ‘I Did Not Expect It to End This Way.’" CBS announced in July that it had canceled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and that it would end in May 2026. Liberal critics have accused CBS and Paramount of ending the show to appease Trump and receive approval for a long-planned merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media. DEMOCRATS FAWN OVER STEPHEN COLBERT FOR HOLDING 'TRUTH TO POWER' AFTER CBS CANCELS SHOW "In the 10 months since, Colbert has not held back," The Hollywood Reporter wrote of Colbert’s reaction to the network decision, "regularly jabbing his network, its new owners’ cozy relationship with the president and reports that his show was hemorrhaging $40 million a year.  "Being able to be brutally honest about all of it was part of the arrangement he made with his bosses last summer. He has also continued to mercilessly critique Trump on a nightly basis." Colbert hinted that while there does not appear to be definitive proof that his show was canceled for political reasons, he thinks it's the most likely explanation. Despite acknowledging the traditional broadcast model was in trouble amid a changing media landscape, he suggested, "There are many people who believe there was another reason. And, as I said in the most measured tones I could muster, there is a reason why people believe that. The network had clearly already done it once by cutting that $16 million check [to the Trump administration]. "Me being canceled reinforced a narrative that CBS already had a nimbus of knee-bending that they had created around themselves, because even their lawyers said there was no reason to cut the check, and then they did and gave no rationale for why they changed their minds. And then, suddenly, they got their broadcast license," Colbert added. "Causality is not the same thing as correlation, and I understand that," Colbert said, mocking the skepticism in the past that smoking tobacco had adverse health effects. "It can be that the broadcast model is collapsing, and, while we’re at it, as long as we’re collapsing here, what if we shove this one out a window first? I mean, this lamb’s got a very cuttable throat," he joked. COLBERT SLAMS PARAMOUNT FOR SETTLING WITH TRUMP, ACCUSES HIS PARENT COMPANY OF OFFERING A 'BIG FAT BRIBE' As he did in a previous interview, Colbert criticized the fact he has been characterized as some sort of liberal partisan despite his record of openly supporting Democrats while targeting Republicans for mockery. "But, yeah, I’m a moderate, suburban Catholic, but people perceive me as this liberal thing when, in fact, what presents itself as modern conservatism [today] is actually radical behavior," he argued. "I believe that what purports to be the present conservative movement is actually engaged in constant heresy against reality. Just wish-casting a world to exist that doesn’t, which is very destructive. "That’s like alcoholism," he continued to argue. "That’s reaching for a drug that’s really a poison all the time in order to give you the worldview that you hope. And then, worse than that, imposing that on other people and denying their reality." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital reached out to CBS and Paramount for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb5aaa200899a00e7d8d5 Hayden Panettiere has a very important message to share with everyone, she's into women too te 2026-05-06T21:42:02.500Z Hayden Panettiere has a very important message to share with everyone, she's into women too Okay, I admit I may have gotten a bit carried away with the headline. Yes, Hayden Panettiere is into women, but it might not be quite on the level of a "very important message" alert. There's a chance I got caught up in the hype of the headlines about the 36-year-old actress being bisexual. There's also a chance that I lost sight of where this should be properly categorized. It happens. I'm human. This is about selling books, which is a move I don’t entirely hate. It was in the process of writing the book, which comes out later this month, that the idea of talking about what goes on in her bedroom first crossed her mind, she told Us Weekly. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Panettiere, who was engaged to and has a child with former boxer Wladimir Klitschko, didn’t want to be one that was seen as "jumping on the bandwagon" when other celebrities were coming out as bisexual. She didn’t want to join in on the fad. She wanted to wait until there were books to sell. She didn’t say that part, but it's a smart strategy and one that developed organically. Her most recent public relationship was with Brian Hickerson and ended in 2020. "It took two years to write this book, and I did not know what I was going to feel comfortable touching on … and what stories were naturally going to come up, and the fact that that did come up, I was like, ‘Why not?’" she said. "I’ve chosen to be completely brutally honest about this, and that’s something about me that I was never able to share with the world, because it was just never the right time." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE Panettiere touched on it alright. She revealed that she's dated women in the past and that she has been "much more into women" than she is men, even at a young age. "I didn’t really have the courage to throw myself fully, emotionally into it, because then if I did fall in love, that wasn’t something that I wanted to ever have to hide," she added. "I didn’t feel confident enough, and I was too afraid to really let that part of me explore that part of me." I think we can do the math on what comes next. She's going to tell more stories of being with women, sell a bunch of books, then at some point go public with a lucky lady. Everyone loves a love story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb596a200899a00e7d8cc Minnesota's eye-popping subsidy payments to nine daycare centers exposed after last week's fed raids te 2026-05-06T21:41:42.532Z Minnesota's eye-popping subsidy payments to nine daycare centers exposed after last week's fed raids Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) paid more than $67 million in public childcare subsidies over the past eight years to nine day care providers, several of which were confirmed to have been raided by federal authorities last week. The figure is based on an investigation of state records by local Minnesota news outlet KSTP, which points out that since there have not been any charges, it is unclear how much of this may be fraud. While an exhaustive list of the daycares raided last week has not been released by authorities, public records can confirm several included programs that receive CCAP subsidies. The investigation of state records found that in the final two years of publicly available data that state payments through the CCAP program to these nine centers more than doubled, growing from around $8 million in 2023 to over $16 million in 2025, while the number of students served remained steady. UNEARTHED SURVEILLANCE EXPOSES HOW PARENTS WERE ALLEGEDLY INVOLVED IN MINNESOTA'S DAYCARE FRAUD SCHEME "I think voters are very frustrated with the entire situation. I don't think it's Republican or Democrat — they're just frustrated," former state lawmaker, a small business owner and member of the Taxpayer League of Minnesota, Phil Krinkie, told KSTP. "Just last week, Democrats killed a bill to increase oversight and fraud penalties for child care providers receiving high amounts of CCAP funding, like these nine providers," the Minnesota House Republican Caucus added on X. Federal agents issued 22 search warrants at day care and autism centers in Minnesota last week. Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI, Department of Justice, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota, and the Department of Health and Human Service's Association of Children and Families (ACF) to confirm details of the raids, including whether the nine daycares receiving CCAP funds were part of last week's operations. Only HHS responded, indicating that "ACF does not comment on ongoing litigation." NEW AUDIT EXPOSES FLAWED SYSTEM CRITICS SAY LET MINNESOTA FRAUD TO SLIP THROUGH CRACKS: 'DIDN'T ACT FOR YEARS' Former Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson said the scope of the warrants suggests investigators are looking for evidence that publicly-funded services were actually provided, according to KSTP. "Whether it's a business, a school, a nonprofit — if something grows that much, you know, makes sense to ask why is it growing that much and how could it grow so fast," Swanson, who oversaw several Medicaid fraud prosecutions during her time as Attorney General, told KSTP. "These are federally and state-funded programs," Swanson continued. "The question is, ‘were services billed to the government that weren’t rendered?'" CCAP is a publicly funded program for families who cannot afford childcare administered via Minnesota's Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), which also provided the data examined by KSTP. Fox News Digital reached out to DCYF for comment and details about the CCAP program but did not hear back in time for publication. DCYF did not give any information to KSTP, either. The local Minnesota news operation had to go to state Rep. Kristin Robbins, chair of the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee in the Minnesota legislature, after the agency ignored its public records request.  Robbins made the same request, but DCYF did provide the records, documents and data in that case, according to KSTP. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb582a200899a00e7d8c3 Texas water park changes 'Muslim only event' after Gov Abbott threatens to pull $530K in state grants te 2026-05-06T21:41:22.788Z Texas water park changes 'Muslim only event' after Gov Abbott threatens to pull $530K in state grants A "Muslim only event" at a taxpayer-funded Texas water park has been changed to say "all are welcome," while encouraging guests to dress moderately following criticism and threats by Gov. Greg Abbott to pull public safety grants. A local Islamic group rented out the Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark for its annual Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW) "Epic Eid" celebration June 1. A flier for the event originally stated that the gathering was a "Muslim only event" that required a "modest dress code." Amid the backlash, the organizer of the event, Aminah Knight, said the event was about "creating a space where individuals and families, particularly those who value modest dress and a modest environment, can come together and enjoy a recreational setting comfortably." The new poster removes "Muslim only event" and now says "Modest dress only," and replaces the phrase "For Muslims only" with "All are welcome." MUSLIM GROUPS, OTHER LEADERS DEMAND ABBOTT RESCIND CAIR'S ‘TERRORIST’ DESIGNATION: 'DEFAMATORY' "In response to feedback, we have updated our materials to clearly reflect that this is a modest dress-only event, centered around a respectful and family-friendly environment," she wrote in a message on the event website. The event is the third being held at Epic Waters, a city-owned water park funded in part by a voter-approved 0.25% sales tax in the DFW suburb of Grand Prairie. Initially, the event advertised a "Muslim only event" admission policy that featured halal food and a private prayer area. Women are required to dress in "burkinis," and men are required to wear swim trunks and shirts. Although men and women won't be separated, the event website states that guests should uphold "Islamic etiquette," just as they do in other mixed-gender spaces. MUSLIM CIVIL RIGHTS GROUP CAIR SUES TEXAS OVER ABBOTT'S ‘TERRORIST’ DESIGNATION Abbott blasted the event, calling the initial "Muslim only" policy "unconstitutional" and "religious discrimination." "I signed HB 4211 into law — banning Muslim-only no-go zones in Texas," he wrote on X. "The City must cancel the event and commit to never allowing something like it again by May 11th, or lose $530,000 in state grants. Let this be a lesson to local officials: Facilities funded by ALL taxpayers are not just for a subset of Texans." In a letter to Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen, Abbott noted that his Public Safety Office has five active grants with the city and that city leaders agreed to comply with state laws regarding civil rights and discrimination upon accepting the awards. Fox News Digital has reached out to the water park and the city of Grand Prairie. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb56fa200899a00e7d8ba Dem representative admits to working with Mexico to sneak oil into Cuba, despite blockade te 2026-05-06T21:41:03.090Z Dem representative admits to working with Mexico to sneak oil into Cuba, despite blockade A Democratic lawmaker is drawing backlash after saying she spoke with foreign ambassadors about getting oil to Cuba despite U.S. sanctions, defending the outreach as "literally our right and responsibility." Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., made the remarks during a recent Seattle briefing following a congressional delegation trip to Cuba, where she discussed the island’s worsening fuel shortages and U.S. policy toward the communist regime. "I was in conversations with the ambassadors from Mexico and some other places … trying to figure out how to get oil there," Jayapal said during the briefing, calling the situation on the island "a crisis beyond imagination." REP. JAYAPAL DEFENDS COMMENT CALLING ICE 'A TERRORIST FORCE,' SAYS WHITE HOUSE 'OWES AN APOLOGY' TO AMERICANS Jayapal said the event was part of a broader briefing on the humanitarian situation in Cuba following her recent visit. "As many of you know, I traveled to Cuba as part of a congressional delegation last month," she said. "It is part of my role to see how U.S. foreign policy is actually affecting the people in the countries where that policy is being implemented." PAIR OF DEMOCRAT LAWMAKERS SLAM 'BLOCKADE OF FUEL' TO CUBA, 'ECONOMIC BOMBING' AFTER VISIT TO ISLAND She said she met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, senior government officials, political dissidents, civil society groups and foreign diplomats during the trip. Video of the remarks circulated widely on X, where users criticized the progressive lawmaker’s comments and raised legal concerns. REP. JAYAPAL SLAMMED FOR TELLING AMERICANS TO 'THINK ABOUT WHO PICKED' THEIR FOOD IN ANTI-DEPORTATION REMARKS Conservative accounts amplified the clip, including End Wokeness, which claimed she was "conspiring against the U.S." and suggested her actions could constitute a federal felony. Libs of TikTok wrote that her actions "seems a little like treason to me." https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/2052096397344735412 https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/2052087119061938528 DEM CONGRESSWOMAN DENIES RHETORIC INCITED ANTI-ICE VIOLENCE, DOUBLES DOWN ON CONDEMNING AGENCY Social media users also pointed to potential legal implications. "Traitor. She should be prosecuted," wrote "The Charlie Kirk Show" executive producer Andrew Kolvet on X. Those claims are political commentary and have not been independently verified, and no investigation or charges have been publicly announced. Jayapal responded to the backlash in a post on X, writing, "Breaking news: Members of Congress meet with ambassadors of other countries every day. That’s literally our right and responsibility." https://x.com/RepJayapal/status/2052112214279037346 Her remarks came as she sharply criticized U.S. sanctions on Cuba, describing them as "economic bombing of the infrastructure." "It is illegal. It is against the law," she said. "This is essentially doing the same thing. It is bombing the infrastructure of Cuba with economic sanctions that essentially ensure that the infrastructure collapses." DEM SENATOR'S EL SALVADOR TRIP MIGHT VIOLATE LAW LIBERALS USED AS PRETEXT FOR MICHAEL FLYNN PROBE: CRITICS The controversy has also prompted discussion of the Logan Act, a rarely used federal law that bars unauthorized individuals from negotiating with foreign governments in disputes involving the United States. Andrew McCarthy, a former federal prosecutor, told Fox News Digital the statute has never resulted in a conviction and has been used only sparingly in U.S. history. "There has never been a conviction under it — in fact, there have only been two indictments, the last one about 174 years ago," McCarthy said. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT REACHING OUT TO DEMOCRAT LAWMAKERS SEEN IN VIDEO TELLING TROOPS TO 'REFUSE ILLEGAL ORDERS' He added that any potential legal exposure would depend on whether a lawmaker took concrete action that violated U.S. sanctions. "There would be no criminal case … unless it can be shown that she took some action that violated, or aided and abetted a violation of, the sanctions," McCarthy said. FOLLOW US ON X He argued disputes over engagement with foreign governments are more appropriately handled through political accountability rather than criminal law. CHINA'S SPYING IN CUBA SPARKS ALARM ON CAPITOL HILL AFTER FRESH SATELLITE IMAGES SHOW SURVEILLANCE BUILDUP The Trump administration has previously described the Cuban government as a national security concern due to its ties to adversarial countries and actors, including relationships with Iran and alleged links to groups such as Hezbollah. The Cuban government has also faced longstanding criticism over political repression and restrictions on free speech. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The island’s economic conditions have contributed to a surge in migration, with hundreds of thousands of Cubans arriving in the United States in recent years. Jayapal, who traveled to Cuba in April with Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., has argued U.S. policy is worsening conditions for civilians on the island while also acknowledging concerns with the Cuban government. CUBAN PRESIDENT ADMITS TALKS WITH TRUMP ADMIN AS FUEL BLOCKADE CHOKES DOMESTIC ENERGY SUPPLY AND ECONOMY "I do also have criticisms of the Cuban government … In our meetings, I have always raised those," she said, referencing issues including political prisoners and limits on dissent. "The Cuban government has sent many signals that this is a new moment for the country," Jayapal said in a statement following the trip, adding that U.S. restrictions on fuel amount to "cruel collective punishment." She has called for lifting the U.S. embargo and removing Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list, while backing legislation to block potential U.S. military action against the country. Fox News Digital has reached out to Jayapal’s office, the White House and the State Department for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb545a200899a00e7d88e Is xAI a neocloud now? te 2026-05-06T21:40:21.124Z Is xAI a neocloud now? xAI's real business may be more about building data centers than training AI models. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb305a200899a00e7d85d Trump’s acting AG vows foreign terrorism charges for American street gangs te 2026-05-06T21:30:45.997Z Trump’s acting AG vows foreign terrorism charges for American street gangs Interim U.S. Attorney Todd Blanche speaks to attendees of the 2026 Border Security Expo on May 6, 2026, in Phoenix. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Interim U.S. Attorney Todd Blanche said that federal prosecutors intend to pursue terrorism charges against members of American street gangs as an extension of President Donald Trump’s move last year to designate foreign drug cartels as terrorist organizations.  Blanche told attendees at the 2026 Border Security Expo in Phoenix that federal prosecutors intend to use the foreign terrorist organization designation against more than just transnational criminal organizations. Specifically, he said DOJ is planning to use it against street gangs based in the United States and “lump them in” with international drug cartels.  The targets of that new designation will be “local street gangs that are either around a housing project or a city block” that are only loosely affiliated with larger street gangs like the Bloods, the Crips or the Latin Kings. Those local gangs, Blanche said, are “doing just as much damage” as the interstate gangs but aren’t facing harsh enough criminal penalties for violence and drug dealing. “So, what we are trying to do is lump them in with the FTOs, the foreign terrorist organization,” he said. “If a (local) Blood sect is getting its cocaine one step removed from an FTO, we can charge them with being part of a foreign terrorist organization with just a little bit of investigative work.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE That designation allows for further cooperation between local and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as the military. And it comes with enhanced criminal penalties and sentencing. “So, if you wanna be a member of a gang or an individual selling cocaine in Charlotte, North Carolina, enjoy yourself. But if we catch you and you have a gun, then you’re probably going to disappear to Ohio for the next 20 years,” Blanche said. “And that is the message I hope these clowns hear… It is a goal to also link those gangs to FTOs or declare them (domestic terror organizations).”  Blanche, who previously worked as a private attorney for Trump, has taken on the role of attorney general after the resignation of Pam Bondi. Before that, he was one of Bondi’s top deputies; during his time at DOJ, he has been aggressive on issues surrounding immigration, including ordering the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after he and three Democrats attempted to conduct an unscheduled oversight visit at a detention facility.  He applauded the administration for designating cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, which he said has allowed the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security and other agencies more leeway and tools when going after drug traffickers. He also celebrated the deadly military strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea. “We were treating these guys like ordinary criminals and not like the terrorists they are,” Blanche said of the designation.  “For the first time in our history, we are treating them like terrorists and we are blowing them up,” Blanche added. The arguably illegal boat strikes conducted by the Trump administration have resulted in the deaths of at least 170 people.  He also boasted about the work DOJ has done to enact Trump’s mass deportation agenda.  “We had every agent available working on illegal immigration and Title 8 authorities,” Blanche said of the past year, adding that agents from the FBI, Drug Enforcement Agency and U.S. Marshals have been working on immigration efforts.  According to reporting by The Intercept, a quarter of the FBI’s staff has been redirected from pursuing criminals to helping enforce civil violations of federal immigration law.  Blanche said that DOJ has been prosecuting a large number of immigration-related cases, claiming that a “district in Texas” has seen more than 20,000 in the past year.  And he said that prosecutors will pursue cases against “rioters” who “touch” law enforcement. Likewise, he said, any undocumented immigrants who do will face prosecution, adding that DOJ will make sure that “no one can touch you without the full wrath of the federal government.”  Illinois-based company PepperBall shows off its non-lethal weapons at the 2026 Border Security Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Much like Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan on Tuesday, Blanche also shot sharp criticism at so-called “sanctuary cities” that seek to be zones where federal immigration authorities are disallowed from conducting their work.  “Sanctuary cities are the most disgusting thing that has happened in this country,” Blanche said, adding that DOJ has been looking into pulling federal funding but worries about how it would adversely impact local law enforcement. “Lawsuits take time, and we don’t have time, so that is frustrating.”  Meanwhile, on the expo floor, vendors on Wednesday continued to hawk their wares to local law enforcement, members of the military and federal law enforcement.  One booth in particular attracted a number of bystanders.  A man at the 2026 Border Security Expo in Phoenix participates in a simulated training scenario created by the Chandler-based VirTra in which United States Customs and Border Protection agents clash with protesters on the street. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) The VirTra law enforcement simulator allowed any attendee to participate in a number of real world scenarios in order to train law enforcement on how to respond. Gunshot sound effects from the simulator could be heard all across the expo floor.  On Wednesday, the Mirror watched as one man participated in a training of Customs and Border Protection agents on a city street as protesters yelled at them. The man held a modified pepper ball gun that he shot at the screen.  CBP and ICE agents have been documented using pepper ball guns against protesters in cities where immigration crackdowns have occurred, in one case shooting a Chicago pastor in the head. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb2eea200899a00e7d82d Iran War Looms Over Vance as He Visits Iowa te 2026-05-06T21:30:22.984Z Iran War Looms Over Vance as He Visits Iowa The vice president, a skeptic of the war, made his first visit of the cycle to the state that will kick off the 2028 nominating process. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb0e6a200899a00e7d7f3 Changing tactics: Immigration advocates adapt as social media surveillance expands? te 2026-05-06T21:21:42.899Z Changing tactics: Immigration advocates adapt as social media surveillance expands? PHOENIX – Citlali Fontes is about to graduate high school. Most days, the 18-year-old wakes up, goes to school and comes home again to her mother and two younger siblings. But lately, home hasn’t felt the same.  Over the last year, she’s seen more federal immigration enforcement agents in her neighborhood near Phoenix – and in her online communities. Some of her classmates told her they’re afraid anything they post could be used to arrest them or target their family members. Now, Fontes worries about who will read her online posts, too. Citlali Fontes dancing at her quinceanera with her grandfather on October 22, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Citlali Fontes) And when she leaves the house, she worries that one day officers might stop her, just like they did her dad.  Fontes is part of  a mixed-status family. She, her siblings and her mother are U.S. citizens; her father was undocumented. Last August, he was arrested and deported to Mexico.  “There’s a lot of things I would want to tell him, like drama with boys, all sorts of achievements I would get at school,” Fontes said. “Especially with me graduating, him not being there, it just breaks my heart, because me and him always talked about graduation.” Fontes said she has been able to turn those fears into action. She’s now a student fellow for Aliento, an immigrant support and advocacy network in Arizona, and president of her high school’s Aliento Club. She joins protests and posts on social media, speaking out against deportations and the Trump administration’s immigration policies.  But her experience in advocacy is changing.  She still shares events and advice online but is finding it harder to reach her undocumented classmates, who are fearful their social media accounts are being monitored.  Surveillance and isolation Since 2016, the State Department and Department of Homeland Security have used social media accounts to vet visa applicants and to track immigrants with arrest warrants.  As early as 2019, the government said in memos and online statements that it would only view public posts and that social media screenings could identify human traffickers or individuals supporting terrorism.  That year, a memo from Customs and Border Patrol stated that it would use “publicly available information, including information obtained from social media sites, to provide greater situational awareness and in turn greater security throughout CBP.”  Still, agents were not allowed to store information containing personal identifiers or speech protected under the First Amendment. Over the past six years, the government has also used AI to screen social media accounts. Last year, DHS issued a directive that said “AI use cases that are high-impact must have appropriate human oversight.”  But advocates and lawyers believe social media monitoring has cast too wide a net through the years. As the government uses more AI and partners with tech companies to find data online, immigrant advocates say these screenings have transformed into surveillance. Now, beyond visa applicants and undocumented immigrants, some fear that advocates who are U.S. citizens or in the country legally may also be tracked. Since Immigration and Customs Enforcement came to her neighborhood, Fontes said, this fear has escalated. She has noticed friends retreating into their homes, and some of her undocumented classmates have switched to online school or stopped attending altogether. Her best friend is one of those undocumented students. “It hurts me a lot because me and her, we just instantly clicked,” Fontes said. “We just became best friends, and it’s heartbreaking for her to say that when she graduates, she’s going to have to go back to Mexico because of all the fear.” Citlali Fontes at her 12th birthday party. (Photo courtesy of Citlali Fontes) Contacting undocumented classmates online has grown more difficult, too, Fontes said. They aren’t as responsive and seem to be staying offline as much as possible. She tries to meet in person if friends have any questions. She sometimes talks to undocumented students at school or hands out red “Know Your Rights” cards they can carry with them.  For one friend, whose father was in detention, the resources were helpful. Still, that friend didn’t repost any of the information because they worried ICE could use social media activity to target their family. What agencies are looking for Federal immigration authorities use social media surveillance to find potential targets for arrest or deportation. The current administration has changed policy through a combination of executive orders and proclamations that expand this monitoring.   On his first day back in the White House last year, President Donald Trump issued an executive order stating that foreign nationals may be removed from the country if they “intend to commit terrorist attacks, threaten our national security, espouse hateful ideology, or otherwise exploit the immigration laws for malevolent purposes.”  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,  ICE and the State Department have also been ordered to monitor social media for antisemitism and terrorist ideology. In June 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed agents to review visa applicants’ social media trails for signs of a “hostile attitude toward U.S. citizens or U.S. culture.”   DHS, USCIS, ICE and the State Department did not respond to multiple requests for comment. At The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, senior research fellow Simon Hankinson said the use of technology and surveillance in immigration is effective and lawful.  Hankinson has seen these techniques detect visa fraud. As a former Foreign Service officer, he said AI helped spot a fraudulent pattern with one person who had sponsored 500 other visa applications. “What you want is information that can help you figure out who’s telling the truth, and then if (people) overstay their visa or otherwise break the rules, it should be able to identify them as quickly as possible and not give them the ability to stay and work legally in the U.S.,” he said. He said he supports software and technological systems that could help increase the capacities of law enforcement officers. Over the past decade, the U.S. has contracted with private American companies such as ShadowDragon, Palantir and Clearview AI, creating programs like ImmigrationOS or SocialNet. These can sort through large datasets or social media pages and make profiles about immigrants’ beliefs, associations and locations based on the information they find.  ‘An invitation for … governmental overreach’ Rachel Levinson-Waldman, director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center, said these guidelines are far too broad – “an invitation for an enormous exercise of discretion and governmental overreach.”  Levinson-Waldman and other advocates said federal authorities have used social media screenings outside of the immigration application process to target individual immigrants and groups that support them.  Emily Tucker, executive director at Georgetown University law school’s Center on Privacy and Technology, said the government tends to justify this surveillance as a matter of national security. Courts generally defer to the executive branch in that area. “National security and immigration are the two (areas) that have the fewest checks,” she said. In December 2025, the State Department wrote on its website that “every visa adjudication is a national security decision.”  In October 2025, an ICE Request for Information sought contractors to support national security efforts by using “a wide range of commercial and law enforcement databases as well as internet-based open-source, deep web, social media and darknet sources, to collect, analyze and evaluate criminal intelligence information.”  The DHS request instructs potential contractors to use social media platforms including “Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram, VK, Flickr, Myspace, X (formerly Twitter X), TikTok, Reddit, WhatsApp, YouTube, etc.” to collect any relevant public messages, postings, and “other media/data (e.g., photos, documents such as resumes, geocached information, etc.” Tucker pointed out that, as federal law enforcement and contractors analyze data from many open sources, that could mean also collecting data from legal residents and citizens in the U.S.  The ICE request further states that the contractor may be asked to gather “information about the target’s associates, such as family members, friends, or co-workers,” using the same sources.  This is called “surveillance creep.” Still, some consider social media screenings less invasive than other types of surveillance.  Anything posted publicly is “fair game,” said Doug Gilmer, a former Homeland Security Investigations agent who now works in the private sector, adding that screening social media is simply targeted intelligence.   Only criminals and other potential threats will be flagged, he said.   “If it can help people work more efficiently and effectively and make better decisions, while also balancing privacy and making sure that there are guardrails around the AI to ensure privacy and accuracy, the benefit’s worth it,” Gilmer said. ‘DHS is watching’ That’s not convincing for some immigrant advocates, who see the surveillance as a means not only to target criminals and people already subject to deportation but to suppress free speech by noncitizens and citizens alike.  “Collectively, all these different agencies are working together to carry out the purpose of trying to silence certain viewpoints, with the intimidation campaign of threatening deportation and detention,” said Sadaf Hasan, an attorney at Muslim Advocates. Late last year, Muslim Advocates joined other nonprofit organizations and labor unions to file a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that online surveillance is unconstitutional.  This is one of several lawsuits targeting the current Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants’ speech.  But U.S. law isn’t clear on whether the First Amendment applies to immigrants. Some advocates argue that anyone physically present in the U.S. is protected by the Bill of Rights, while others say immigrants gain constitutional rights once they have “substantial voluntary connections” to the U.S., such as being a student. This precedent was established in the case U.S. v. Verdugo-Urquidez. Regardless, Stephen Loney, a senior attorney with ACLU of Pennsylvania, said the concern lies in identifying controversial opinions as a threat to national security.  “It’s intimidation,” he said. “It’s trying to chill speech and activity that the government doesn’t like and trying to target people, or at the very least keep a pool of information on people, so that they can be targeted in retaliation for having views and doing things the government doesn’t like.”        Loney has worked on two lawsuits in the past year in which DHS sent subpoenas to tech companies asking for data on users.  One of these cases was in Montgomery, Penn., involving the Facebook account of a group called MontCo Community Watch. The group organized last year to monitor and document ICE activity and help local immigrants. The government dropped its subpoena for Facebook data before a judge could rule on the group’s motion to block it. The second case involved a naturalized citizen who emailed a DHS attorney asking them to exercise “common sense and decency” in a deportation case involving an Afghan refugee, which was reported on in The Washington Post. According to the lawsuit, within hours, DHS issued a subpoena to Google demanding information about the sender’s Gmail account and other user data. Two and a half weeks later, federal agents came to the man’s home and interrogated him. After the ACLU filed its lawsuit, DHS dropped the Google subpoena.  In February, The New York Times reported that DHS has issued hundreds of administrative subpoenas, which do not require a judge’s approval, demanding user data from Google, Meta and other companies, according to anonymous spokespeople.  Loney believes that because he has represented people in such cases, he’s a target, too.  “Even before this, people had a sense that DHS is watching, ICE is watching, so you’re aware of that, especially if you’re an organizer, when you’re posting on social media,” he said. Advocacy despite surveillance  The threat of being monitored and the uncertainty of free speech protections has been enough for some immigrants to change their online behavior. José Patiño moved from Mexico to Arizona in March 1985, when he was 6 years old. He received DACA status at 24, under an Obama-era program to protect young immigrants from deportation, and has worked at Aliento as vice president of education and external affairs since 2017. Patiño has not heard of any arrests in Arizona stemming from immigration authorities tracking people’s online presences, but said he has noticed many immigrants have stopped using social media.  In particular, he said, immigrant students have stayed off social media. He worries they will miss online information about schools and scholarships. “I’m concerned because now the one place that they had where they can be in the community is being separated,” he said.  ICE’s presence is uniquely hard on mixed-status families like Fontes’, Patiño said. When a parent is undocumented, it’s difficult to run errands or even for children to show up for school. Leaders at Aliento are debating whether to shift away from social media and focus on direct text and email communication instead, he said. He worries that this will lose community connections. And other advocacy groups said it’s impossible to do their work entirely offline.  As she approaches graduation, Fontes said she wants to be an immigration lawyer after college – and the first lawyer in her family — because she knows what it’s like to have no support in a deportation case and doesn’t want others to feel the same. For now, she continues to advocate for herself, her friends and her family – both in person and online.  “My mom’s worried, when I post in my social media, about how ICE can find out that I’m posting a lot of things that are against them,” Fontes said.  She’s concerned, too, but not enough to stop posting. “Although I am afraid they can track me, either way I’m doing, for me, what’s right in my community,” she said. The post Changing tactics: Immigration advocates adapt as social media surveillance expands? appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbb0aea200899a00e7d7b5 MLB's new automated strike zone has a hidden feature helping umpires become more accurate than ever te 2026-05-06T21:20:46.447Z MLB's new automated strike zone has a hidden feature helping umpires become more accurate than ever Ahead of the 2026 regular season, Major League Baseball incorporated the automated balls and strikes system. Designed to prevent egregious missed calls from impacting games, as they all too often have, it’s generally worked as expected. There’s a new element of strategy to using your two challenges. Already, we’ve seen game outcomes change on overturned calls as hitters are given another chance or pitchers get out of an inning with a well-timed challenge. It’s also created some unexpected outcomes, particularly with walk rates. Along with the challenge system, MLB redefined the strike zone ahead of 2026 based on the height of the hitter. Umpires, more wary of having their calls overturned, and more aware of the new strike zone, have called fewer strikes. Hitters, clearly aware of that trend, have become more patient. And it’s led to a record-setting pace for walks throughout the league. MLB'S NEW AUTOMATED STRIKE ZONE HAS CREATED A MASSIVE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCE FOR HITTERS AND PITCHERS Along with those changes, umpires have also become more accurate than ever. And it turns out, the new ABS system has made that possible too. Jeff Passan from ESPN joined "The Rich Eisen Show" recently, and explained that MLB has given umpires the ability to get real-time feedback on the strike zone and their calls. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "MLB, I think, has done a decent job of giving umpires the ability to get in-game feedback," Passan said. "I don’t know if you knew this, but umpires have the two-way microphone and they can talk to the ABS operator and be told that, ‘hey, you’re calling strikes a little bit off the plate, bring it in a little bit.’" "That real time feedback has helped, and it’s great," he continued. "I understand that hitters want a consistent zone, but I think more than anything, they just want the correct calls. Because they have their idea of what a strike is too, and as close as umpires can come to replicating that, I think the better the game is." That’s a fascinating change in umpiring that’s been little publicized, but makes a ton of sense. Umpires have an extremely difficult job, and they don’t want to make egregiously bad calls, become the butt of social media jokes or have their reviews impacted by inconsistency and mistakes. Giving them the option of getting real-time feedback is only going to help them become more accurate, with a uniform zone.  It’s unclear how many umpires are utilizing this, whether it’s mandatory or optional, and how often they get this feedback. But there’s little doubt that this, along with the challenge system, is reducing on-field arguments over balls and strikes, limiting the potential for extremely bad calls and making the game better. MLB and Commissioner Rob Manfred get a lot of criticism for changes they’ve made, some of it deserved, but there have been plenty of incremental upgrades and improvements too. This is one of them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbae8fa200899a00e7d741 Gary Player, 90, takes on Bryson DeChambeau in White House push-up contest as Trump watches te 2026-05-06T21:11:43.753Z Gary Player, 90, takes on Bryson DeChambeau in White House push-up contest as Trump watches LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau would probably beat most 90-year-olds handily in a push-up contest, but not Gary Player. Player, 90, took on DeChambeau in a push-up contest on the White House lawn as President Trump watched Tuesday. The nine-time major champion got down and went push-up for push-up with the 32-year-old. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Player and DeChambeau were at the White House on Tuesday as Trump signed a presidential memorandum that restored the Presidential Fitness Test Award, which revives a competitive school-based fitness program that was phased out in the Obama administration. The move echoed the Trump administration’s broader "Make America Healthy Again" push. Player certainly looked healthy during The Masters, when he piped his ceremonial tee shot right down the middle of the fairway last month. Player had a message for the youth while speaking at the Oval Office on Tuesday. "I say to the young people, just love this country because you don't realize what's going on around the world," Player said. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "There is a silent war taking place against America today, and what we've got to do is make these kids realize that freedom, exercise and education start with reading some books. "What you put in your body is so important. What a wonderful job [Trump] has done. And to all your Cabinet members, I say thank you for maintaining this great word — this cherished word: freedom." Player, who is in tremendous shape, said his body is that of a 60-year-old. "I don't think of 90," Player told The Palm Beach Post last year. "I am 90! But really, my body is a man of, I'd say 60." Player said he hopes to live until he is 100-years-old and stays active by playing or working out as many days as possible. With his impressive showing against DeChambeau in a push-up contest, Player looked like someone who has spent a lot of his days working out. Fox News' Ashley J. DiMella 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/69fbae67a200899a00e7d72d U.S. Troops in Middle East Wait for the Next Big Moment te 2026-05-06T21:11:03.940Z U.S. Troops in Middle East Wait for the Next Big Moment The U.S. military is essentially on standby as officials give contradictory signals about the status of the Iran war effort. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbae54a200899a00e7d724 Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies te 2026-05-06T21:10:44.397Z Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbae40a200899a00e7d71b Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants te 2026-05-06T21:10:24.617Z Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants The findings put more pressure on the University of California system to negotiate with the Trump administration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbac27a200899a00e7d6b9 Democrat calls Howard Lutnick a 'pathological liar' after closed-door Epstein testimony te 2026-05-06T21:01:27.503Z Democrat calls Howard Lutnick a 'pathological liar' after closed-door Epstein testimony Congressional Democrats hammered Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for lying about his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after he admitted his relationship with Epstein lasted longer than he previously disclosed. Lutnick participated in a voluntary closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday to answer questions about Epstein as part of the panel’s probe into the disgraced financier. "I feel very comfortable saying that Howard Lutnick is a pathological liar," Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., said when she left the room in the middle of the Capitol Hill testimony to give reporters an update. She claimed the Trump official is complicit in "the most egregious cover-up in American history." HOWARD LUTNICK FORCED TO FACE JEFFREY EPSTEIN TIES DURING HOUSE OVERSIGHT HEARING Democratic lawmakers, who have seized on the Epstein saga after largely ignoring it under former President Joe Biden, accused Lutnick of stonewalling their questions during their sit-down. "If Donald Trump had seen the video transcript, he would have fired Howard Lutnick," Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., insisted. "He's lost all credibility, and really it's a shame that the American people don't get to see what he did there — total lack of truth and lack of honesty." House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., accused Democrats of lying about Lutnick’s testimony, which he characterized as "very forthcoming" — thought admitted he was not "100% truthful" in the past. "The only cover-up that I've seen on the Oversight Committee is the cover-up of the Democrats trying to cover up our investigations of the Metro Police Department lying about crime statistics, and the cover-up of the Minnesota fraud by Tim Walz and Keith Ellison and the cover-up of the hospice fraud in California," Comer said, referring to several active probes under his purview. A source familiar told Fox News that Lutnick told the panel that he only met Epstein three times. Lutnick never saw Epstein with young women or witnessed anything inappropriate with young women, the source added. Lutnick did not respond to reporters’ questions outside the Oversight Committee room on Wednesday. HOWARD LUTNICK SHUTS DOWN DEM QUESTIONS OVER JEFFREY EPSTEIN AT BUDGET HEARING Democrats in Congress have argued that Lutnick’s acknowledgment of a brief lunch visit to Epstein’s Caribbean island in 2012 with his wife, children and nannies after previously claiming he cut off ties seven years earlier undermines his credibility. Lutnick told the New York Post last year that he had no contact with Epstein after 2005, when he and his wife had a brief meeting in the disgraced financier’s apartment and saw the massage table. However, Epstein files that were released this year showed that Lutnick’s relationship with Epstein extended well beyond that. The commerce secretary told the House panel that his short visit to Epstein’s island was "unsettling" because he did not know how Epstein’s assistant knew that he and his family were vacationing in the U.S. Virgin Islands at the time. The two were next-door neighbors from 2005 until 2019, when Epstein died by suicide in a New York correctional center after being indicted on federal sex trafficking charges.  A spokesperson for the Commerce Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's inquiry on lawmakers' classification of Lutnick's testimony. Comer acknowledged Wednesday that Lutnick withheld information about the 2012 lunch with Epstein, but argued that his credibility is up to Americans to decide. "I haven't seen wrongdoing in the email correspondence, but he wasn't 100% truthful with whether or not he had been on the island," Comer told reporters. "We're going to ask him all these questions, and we'll let the American people judge whether the credibility was damaged or not," he added. The Trump administration has largely stood by Lutnick amid calls for his resignation from Democrats and a handful of Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. Comer also said his unprecedented invitation to invite Lutnick, a Cabinet secretary, to appear before the committee shows the bipartisan nature of the Epstein probe. "There's never been a chairman bring in Cabinet secretaries of their own party," he told Fox News. "We have Pam Bondi coming in in a couple of weeks. So, I think people can see that this is a bipartisan investigation. We're really sincerely trying to get the truth. Our goal is to provide justice for the victims and, hopefully, today will be helpful." Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled for a transcribed interview with the committee on May 29. Tech billionaire Bill Gates is slated to testify on June 10. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbac13a200899a00e7d6b0 Cole Allen's alleged Trump assassination attempt may have been driven by Iran war: intel report te 2026-05-06T21:01:07.885Z Cole Allen's alleged Trump assassination attempt may have been driven by Iran war: intel report The man who allegedly attempted to kill President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25 may have been motivated by the current conflict in Iran. According to a Department of Homeland Security preliminary intelligence report viewed by Reuters, Allen had "multiple social and political grievances," and the report says that the war in Iran "may have contributed to his decision to conduct the attack." The report, which was labeled as a "Critical Incident Note," was originally obtained via a public records request by a nonprofit called Property of the People, according to Reuters. It reportedly cited Allen's social media posts about the Iranian war to justify its conclusion. WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER SHOOTING: TIMELINE TRACES HOW SUSPECT’S ALLEGED CROSS-COUNTRY PLAN UNFOLDED "DHS shares Critical Incident Notes to quickly communicate information and intelligence to federal, state, and local authorities," the agency told Fox News Digital in a statement. "These reports notify our partners of the latest available information following significant incidents that have impacts to homeland security. DHS does not publicly comment on the information contained in internal law enforcement communications." Allen's anti-Trump sentiments were expressed in a so-called manifesto, according to authorities. UNABOMBER INVESTIGATOR REVEALS LIKELY BREAKING POINT OF ALLEGED WOULD-BE TRUMP ASSASSIN Minutes before the attack, a pre-scheduled email from Allen was sent to his family and friends, explaining his actions, authorities said. He allegedly acknowledged that his mission would likely severely harm him at the least, but never stated that he was willing to die for his cause. His motivations were political, and he painted himself as a savior of those who he thinks have been oppressed by the current administration.  Allen apologized profusely to family, friends and everyone he had come in contact with on his cross-country trek. He noted that there were certain people he hoped wouldn't be caught in the crossfire, and described himself as "friendly." COLE ALLEN IDENTIFIED AS SUSPECT IN WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER SHOOTING Allen entered a lobby outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton at 8:36 p.m. on April 25 after descending from his 10th-floor hotel room. Security footage allegedly shows him charging through a magnetometer before firing one shot from a 12-gauge shotgun. A pellet from the buckshot struck a Secret Service agent's ballistic vest. The agent did not suffer serious injuries. One agent fired five rounds at Allen, but did not hit him. Allen fell to the ground and was apprehended. He is currently incarcerated inside a Washington, D.C., jail. He is scheduled to be arraigned on May 11. Fox News Digital reached out to Allen's attorney. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fbac00a200899a00e7d6a7 Seattle council member touts ‘Black budget,’ calls for Black residents to form ‘most powerful political party’ te 2026-05-06T21:00:48.010Z Seattle council member touts ‘Black budget,’ calls for Black residents to form ‘most powerful political party’ The Seattle City Council president said she works with two budgets — her district’s and "the Black budget" — and urged Black residents to unite as "the most powerful political party" in Seattle. Joy Hollingsworth, president of the Seattle City Council and representative of District 3, told attendees at the State of Africatown 2026 conference how she has advocated for the "Black budget" to be reflected in the city's general budget. The public town hall, focused on advancing Seattle’s Black community, was held in late February, but Hollingsworth's remarks were resurfaced by Seattle talk show host Jason Rantz. "So, I got two budgets every time I go to council member Dan Strauss every year. I have a district three budget and then a black budget," Hollingsworth told the audience. Hollingsworth's remarks came just days before Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson ordered city agencies to cut their budgets for next year by 5% to 10%. Seattle is facing a projected budget deficit of $140 million for the 2026 fiscal year. KEY TRUMP AGENCY UNLEASHES PROBE ON BLUE STATE OVER POTENTIAL RACE-BASED MORTGAGE AID: 'DEI IS DEAD' During the address, Hollingsworth talked about how she assembled roughly 70 Black residents to testify last year on the city's budget, dubbing it "Black Budget Day." "It is important that they see us, that they hear us, that we just don't show up for certain things that we are down here advocating for us," Hollingsworth said of Black Budget Day. "There are political parties in Seattle and I believe that if black people come to together, we can be the most powerful political party in the city of Seattle. We have to coalesce our power." Rantz invited Hollingsworth on his radio show to explain what she meant by the term "Black budget," suggesting that whether she meant it as a literal budget or a term used for political branding, it's still a "problem." WHITE DEVELOPER SUES BALTIMORE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL CLAIMING HE WAS FIRED BECAUSE OF HIS RACE "But we’d rightly call out a 'white budget,'" Rantz wrote. "And it’s worth asking why Hollingsworth doesn’t appear eager to offer other constituencies their own budget. Perhaps she doesn’t care enough about Asians or Latinos?" Rantz said that Hollingsworth canceled the interview with his station, but in a statement to Fox News Digital Hollingsworth said the Black budget refers to "targeted investments and resources directed toward historically impacted communities in Seattle." "This is about addressing long-standing challenges in public safety, infrastructure, small business support, clean and safe parks, roads and sidewalks, and workforce development," Hollingsworth said. "In Seattle, we need to stay focused on delivering the city basics," Hollingsworth continued. "That’s what communities across our city are asking for and what they want to see government deliver on every day. We are focused on the fundamentals of local government, safe streets, reliable infrastructure, responsive city services, and clean public spaces." Asked what percentage of Seattle's $8.9 billion budget should be allocated for the "Black budget," Hollingsworth said in an email: "8.9 billion dollars. The city's budget." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba9cea200899a00e7d644 J’Bionna Robinson transfers to Georgetown, becomes second NAU transfer to join power conference te 2026-05-06T20:51:26.606Z J’Bionna Robinson transfers to Georgetown, becomes second NAU transfer to join power conference The freshman from Morrow High School in Atlanta was Laura Dinkins’ first recruit last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba9baa200899a00e7d63b Flagstaff's Hagerman and Moseng reach Division II beach volleyball pairs tournament semifinals te 2026-05-06T20:51:06.372Z Flagstaff's Hagerman and Moseng reach Division II beach volleyball pairs tournament semifinals Flagstaff's Brynn Hagerman and Harleigh Moseng earned pair of wins Tuesday to reach the semifinals of the Division II beach volleyball pairs championship tournament. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba9a6a200899a00e7d631 Navajo Nation lacks funding for medical examiner – and that’s hindering MMIP cases te 2026-05-06T20:50:46.254Z Navajo Nation lacks funding for medical examiner – and that’s hindering MMIP cases Lack of on-site medical examiner leaves Navajo Nation outsourcing services to agencies around the Southwest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba7b8a200899a00e7d5bc Mohave County Sheriff’s Office gears up for life jacket exchange ahead of Memorial Day te 2026-05-06T20:42:32.505Z Mohave County Sheriff’s Office gears up for life jacket exchange ahead of Memorial Day Lake Havasu remains a staple for travelers heading out for Memorial Day weekend. With one of the area’s biggest boating holidays ahead, preparations are underway to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba7a4a200899a00e7d5ae Charges dismissed in alleged robbery as suspect takes plea in lower court te 2026-05-06T20:42:12.111Z Charges dismissed in alleged robbery as suspect takes plea in lower court A Lake Havasu City man has been ordered to take anger management classes as part of a term of unsupervised probation, following an initial arrest in March on charges including one felony count of robbery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba78ca200899a00e7d585 What Israel wants from an Iran peace deal: No enrichment, missile limits and strict enforcement te 2026-05-06T20:41:48.682Z What Israel wants from an Iran peace deal: No enrichment, missile limits and strict enforcement As President Donald Trump signals progress toward a possible agreement with Iran, Israeli officials and analysts increasingly are outlining what Jerusalem believes any deal must include to prevent Tehran from rebuilding its military and regional power. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel and the United States remain in "full coordination" as negotiations continue. "We share common objectives, and the most important objective is the removal of the enriched material from Iran, all the enriched material, and the dismantling of Iran’s enrichment capabilities," Netanyahu said at the opening of a security cabinet meeting. US AND IRAN CLASH OVER URANIUM ENRICHMENT AS NUCLEAR TALKS RESUME IN ROME "We’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll make a deal," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Wednesday.  At the same time, Trump warned that if negotiations fail, "we’ll have to go a big step further." For Israel, the question is not simply whether the war ends, but whether Iran emerges from negotiations weakened or repositioned to rebuild. Israeli officials fear a weak agreement could allow Tehran to preserve strategic capabilities, regain economic breathing room and eventually restore the regional network of armed groups that threatened Israel before the war. Jerusalem is also seeking guarantees that any future deal preserves military leverage and freedom of action if Iran violates its commitments. Against that backdrop, Israeli analysts say Jerusalem’s red lines focus on four core areas: dismantling Iran’s enrichment infrastructure, restricting its ballistic missile program, preventing Tehran from rebuilding Hezbollah and Hamas, and ensuring the regime does not gain political legitimacy or strategic relief from the negotiations. On the nuclear issue, former Israeli National Security Advisor Yaakov Amidror said Israel’s position remains uncompromising. "Weaponized uranium must leave Iran," Amidror said. "The Iranians must not be allowed to enrich uranium." Israeli journalist and commentator Nadav Eyal agreed, adding that Israel is seeking a much stricter framework than previous agreements.  "Israel wants Iran to stop enrichment for as long as possible and for the enriched material to leave Iran," Eyal said, adding that Jerusalem is looking for "an arms control agreement that would be extensive and robust." Avner Golov, vice president of the Mind Israel think tank, told Fox News Digital that Israel also wants Iran’s underground nuclear infrastructure dismantled entirely.  "In the nuclear arena, what matters is the removal of the enriched material, the destruction of the underground facilities including those still being built and a prohibition on new sites," Golov said. Golov also warned against "sunset clauses" that would allow restrictions to expire after several years.  "There must be an agreement without sunsets," he said, calling for "unprecedented monitoring and supervision, anywhere, under any conditions and not dependent on Iranian approval." Jonathan Ruhe, Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) Fellow for American Strategy, told Fox News Digital that, "Ultimately the United States and Israel should have strongly similar redlines for an acceptable deal," he said, including "shutting down Iran’s nuclear weapons program completely, permanently, and verifiably." Ruhe said that goes beyond Iran handing over highly enriched uranium and includes shutting down remaining enrichment-related facilities at Pickaxe and Isfahan. UN'S ATOMIC AGENCY'S IRAN POLICY GETS MIXED REVIEWS FROM EXPERTS AFTER US-ISRAEL 'OBLITERATE' NUCLEAR SITES Alongside the nuclear issue, Israeli analysts say Iran’s ballistic missile program has become equally central to Israel’s security concerns. "One of the key questions is whether there will be any sort of limitation on the ballistic missile program of the Iranians," Eyal said. "Israel sees this as no less of an existential threat than the nuclear issue." Amidror warned that without missile restrictions, the threat could eventually extend beyond Israel and Europe.  "If there are no restrictions on the missile program, then missiles that today can reach half of Europe will, within five to ten years, be able to reach the United States," he warned. Golov argued that a nuclear-only agreement would leave Iran free to rebuild a missile shield protecting a future nuclear breakout.  "A deal that focuses only on the nuclear program would allow the Iranians to produce thousands of missiles and create a protective shield around their nuclear program." Ruhe similarly said limiting Iran’s missile arsenal must include preventing Iran from rebuilding production capabilities damaged during the war. IRAN DRAWS MISSILE RED LINE AS ANALYSTS WARN TEHRAN IS STALLING US TALKS Another major Israeli concern is that sanctions relief or renewed trade could funnel money back to Iran’s regional proxies. "Israel is demanding that the Islamic Republic isolate itself from involvement with Lebanon and Gaza and stop supporting armed groups that operate against Israel," Eyal said. "For Israel, it is a material issue that the money injected into Iran will not be used to rebuild the proxies in the region," he added. Amidror said Iran’s ability to support Hezbollah and Hamas has already been weakened by the collapse of regional supply routes.  "The Iranians cannot effectively support the proxies because there is no longer a land bridge from Iran to Syria," he said, but warned that if negotiations leave the impression that Washington backed down, Iran’s regional proxies could emerge stronger even after the war. He said that if negotiations leave the impression that Washington backed down, Iran’s regional proxies could emerge stronger even after the war. Jonathan Ruhe similarly argued that Israel wants to avoid any agreement that restores legitimacy to the Iranian regime without fundamentally weakening it. "Avoiding anything that legitimates Iran’s regime and abandons the Iranian people" is critical, Ruhe said, including "giving guarantees against future attacks or compensating Tehran for wartime damages." Ruhe warned that for Israel, a "bad deal" is ultimately any agreement that restrains Israel’s future freedom of action against Iran and its proxies. "This is one big reason Iran wants to ensnare the Trump administration in open-ended negotiations that sideline military options and create daylight between Washington and Jerusalem," Ruhe said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba778a200899a00e7d57c DHS blasts Minnesota board for unanimously pardoning illegal immigrant convicted of 3 assaults te 2026-05-06T20:41:28.837Z DHS blasts Minnesota board for unanimously pardoning illegal immigrant convicted of 3 assaults FOX FIRST: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is blasting Minnesota officials after the state’s Board of Pardons unanimously voted to pardon a Laotian national with multiple assault convictions — a move DHS warned could block his long-standing deportation order. Xayasounethone Chandee, an illegal immigrant from Laos, was convicted of assault in 1992. Following the jury's decision, an immigration judge issued Chandee a final order of removal in 1995. Despite the order, Chandee was not deported and was convicted again in 2008 of two felony counts of aggravated assault with a weapon.  DHS said the Minnesota Board of Pardons’ decision to pardon Chandee could now thwart his removal from the U.S. ILLEGAL ALIEN WITH 24 CONVICTIONS AMONG ‘WORST OF THE WORST’ ARRESTED IN MINNESOTA ICE OPERATION: DHS "The Minnesota Board of Pardons’ unanimous decision pardoning an illegal alien convicted of three violent assaults is absolute INSANITY," DHS acting assistant secretary Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. "Chandee lost his green card following his convictions for aggravated assault with a weapon. Following his criminal convictions, he was placed in removal proceedings and issued a final order of removal by a judge." "Minnesota's sanctuary politicians' pardon took away this violent thug’s qualifying convictions that made him removable from the U.S.," she continued. Chandee entered the country as a legal permanent resident when he was a minor. However, visas and green cards can be revoked when a holder breaks the law. "It is a privilege to be granted a visa or green card to live in the United States of America," DHS wrote in a statement. "When you break our laws, that privilege should be revoked, and you should not be in this country." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba764a200899a00e7d573 Golden Tempo to skip Preakness Stakes, ending Triple Crown bid as trainer cites long-term health te 2026-05-06T20:41:08.866Z Golden Tempo to skip Preakness Stakes, ending Triple Crown bid as trainer cites long-term health There will be no Triple Crown possibility for Golden Tempo, the longshot horse that won the Kentucky Derby last week. Trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday that the owners and she decided it was best for the horse to skip the Preakness Stakes, the next leg of the Triple Crown, with sights set on the Belmont Stakes instead on June 6. "We are incredibly appreciate of the excitement and support surrounding the possibility of a Triple Crown run," DeVaux, who became the first woman to train a Derby-winning horse, wrote in a statement. "Golden gave us the race of a lifetime in the Kentucky Derby, and we believe the best decision for him moving forward is to give him a little more time following such a tremendous effort. His health, happiness and long-term future will always remain our top priority." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It’s not uncommon for the Kentucky Derby winner to forgo the Preakness, which is set for May 16 at Laurel Park in Maryland. Golden Tempo marks the third Kentucky Derby winner in the last five years to skip the Preakness. Last year’s winner, Sovereignty, was given the extra rest with Belmont in the sights of trainer Bill Mott and Godolphin Racing instead. KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER SOVEREIGNTY SKIPPING PREAKNESS, TRAINER SAYS: 'WHAT'S BEST FOR THE HORSE' One of the main reasons behind that is the short timetable between the Derby and Preakness, as trainers and owners alike don’t want to push their prized horse with the two-week turnaround. While it’s been heavily debated, it hasn’t changed as racing teams keep their horses training instead of competing. The last Triple Crown winner was Justify in 2018, with American Pharoah before him in 2015. It’s also worth noting that none of the 18 horses who ran in the Kentucky Derby will be at Laurel Park for the Preakness. Golden Tempo was the only horse considered for the second leg of the Triple Crown, but the team has made their intentions known. Golden Tempo has created quite the story since the 23-1 longshot rallied down the final stretch in the 1 1/4-mile race to victory. The 3-year-old bay thoroughbred colt sent DeVaux and the rest of the owner’s box into a raucous affair as one can surely understand. "I don't even have any words right now," an emotional DeVaux said on the NBC broadcast after upsetting the race to overcome early favorite Renegade.  Jockey Jose Ortiz won the Derby for the first time in his career. It was his 11th attempt, and he beat out his brother Irad, who rode the Todd Pletcher-trained colt.   Fox News' Paulina Dedaj 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/69fba736a200899a00e7d54b Insurance startup Corgi hits $1.3B valuation 4 months after its Series A te 2026-05-06T20:40:22.379Z Insurance startup Corgi hits $1.3B valuation 4 months after its Series A Corgi announced on Wednesday a $160 million Series B, led by TCV, valuing the startup at $1.3 billion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba51aa200899a00e7cfb1 Special Forces vet accused of trying to kill wife found dead, ending massive Tennessee manhunt te 2026-05-06T20:31:22.807Z Special Forces vet accused of trying to kill wife found dead, ending massive Tennessee manhunt This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The retired Army Special Forces Veteran accused of trying to kill his wife is dead after the incident sparked a massive multi-agency manhunt, according to an official. Deputy United States Marshal Christian A. Marrero told Fox News Digital that Craig Berry is dead and "no longer a threat to the public." The Stewart County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee said initial indications show Berry died due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Berry allegedly shot his wife during a domestic incident at the couple's house in Dover, Tennessee early Friday morning before he fled the area. He was wanted on charges of attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault, domestic assault and leaving the scene of an accident. CAUGHT ON VIDEO: BLOODHOUND TRACKS ARMED SPECIAL FORCES FUGITIVE INTO WOODS AFTER ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING WIFE Stewart County Sheriff Frankie Gray told NBC News that Berry's wife, who isn't being named by authorities, tried to get away from the area in her car before her husband fired a shot at her. She drove away, Gray said, and Berry tried to follow her until he crashed the car, leaving it totaled. Berry's wife was taken to a hospital and has been released, the sheriff said. Gray described her injuries as "life-threatening." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Investigators have spoken with Berry's wife several times, according to the report. The sheriff said there was a possible "financial situation" with the couple but declined to speculate on "problems" between the couple. ARKANSAS MOM FOUND SHOT TO DEATH WITH TWO CHILDREN WROTE CRYPTIC FACEBOOK POST MONTHS BEFORE KILLINGS One family member spoke with Berry on the phone just after the incident, according to Gray, who said they believe the attempted murder suspect destroyed his phone. SEND US A TIP HERE Gray said the search for Berry was "urgent" and had warned residents in the area should "lock all your doors."  He was concerned that Berry would try to steal a car in his attempt to flee.  SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS PREGNANT WIFE WHILE ON PAROLE FOR MURDER In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said it was continuing to assist the Stewart County Sheriff's Office, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Marshals Service with helicopters and troopers, as needed, in the hunt for Berry. The U.S. Marshals were offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that helped lead to his capture. Berry had been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted list, according to an X post from the agency. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST An Army spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Berry was an infantryman and Special Forces medical sergeant in the Army from 1992 to 2016, leaving the Army as a sergeant first class. He deployed to Iraq four times between 2003 and 2014, according to the spokesperson. In the hours after the shooting, troopers from the Tennessee Highway Patrol and deputies and investigators from the Stewart County Sheriff's Office searched through a densely wooded area for Berry, according to a video released by the state agency. DANGEROUS 'DEVIL IN THE OZARKS' FORMER POLICE CHIEF ON THE RUN AS EXPERT WARNS OUTDOORSMEN TO STAY AWAY In an earlier social media post, the sheriff's office warned that Berry was considered "armed and dangerous." Deputies added that Berry was an "excellent swimmer and diver" and was believed to be in "good physical shape," stating he had "extensive training" in survival tactics. Stewart County Schools said in a statement on Facebook that Berry's wife is a schoolteacher. "We are aware of a serious incident involving one of our staff members. We understand this news may be upsetting to students, staff, and families. Please know that this incident did not occur on school grounds, and there is no ongoing threat to our schools," the school district said.  "Our thoughts are with our staff member and her loved ones during this time. We will continue to respect her privacy." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba4f2a200899a00e7cf97 F.B.I. Director Kash Patel Criticizes How Nancy Guthrie Case Was Handled te 2026-05-06T20:30:42.257Z F.B.I. Director Kash Patel Criticizes How Nancy Guthrie Case Was Handled Kash Patel went after local authorities on a podcast, saying the F.B.I. was kept out of the investigation for days. Sheriff Chris Nanos has denied that claim. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba4dea200899a00e7cf8e Jack Bass, Dean of South Carolina Political Journalism, Dies at 91 te 2026-05-06T20:30:22.392Z Jack Bass, Dean of South Carolina Political Journalism, Dies at 91 In articles and books, he wrote about the rapid racial, political and economic changes that transformed his state — and the South as a whole. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba2d8a200899a00e7cf30 'Looksmaxxing' trend has young men taking hammers to their faces in pursuit of sharper features te 2026-05-06T20:21:44.048Z 'Looksmaxxing' trend has young men taking hammers to their faces in pursuit of sharper features Brian Kilmeade sat down with experts to dissect a growing online phenomenon that has captured the attention of young men across the country. Known as "looksmaxxing," this trend involves a quest for sharper physical features and increased confidence, often categorized into two distinct paths: "softmaxxing" and "hardmaxxing." While the movement promises self-improvement, the segment revealed deeper concerns regarding safety and the psychological motivations driving these young "looksmaxxers." DOCTORS WARN OF ‘LOOKSMAXXING’ DANGERS AFTER INFLUENCER’S LIVESTREAM EMERGENCY Kilmeade opened the discussion by describing the trend as a quest for young men to "surpass genetic potential." He noted that the methods vary wildly, ranging from "elaborate skin care routines" to extreme physical interventions. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Claire Wolinsky said the trend has been gaining momentum for at least a year, highlighting popular techniques like "mewing," where young men attempt to reshape their jawlines through specific tongue positioning. The New York-based expert was quick to debunk the effectiveness of such methods, stating that they are "clearly not science-based at all." WHAT IS BUTT MICRONEEDLING? BEHIND THE 'DESPERATE' PROCEDURE KELLY RIPA TRIED The shift toward male-centric beauty standards appears to be heavily influenced by the digital landscape, according to Wolinsky, who observed that "social media is pushing this way." Many young people have become suspicious of traditional medical advice, she added. Instead, she said, they "look online for their information, and they look at attractive peers to see what they're doing, and they want to look like them." This digital influence has created a vacuum where influencers dictate health and grooming standards for a generation of men instead of physicians, Wolinsky noted. Family therapist Tom Kersting shared concerns about the underlying mental health of those participating in the movement. The New Jersey-based expert questioned whether these young men are acting out of "narcissistic behavior" or if they are in "search of some form of external gratification from strangers online." IV THERAPY AND SUPPLEMENTS UNDER SCRUTINY AS EXPERTS WARN OF POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS Kersting emphasized that true self-worth cannot be measured by digital metrics, adding that "self-esteem is how I feel about myself. It has nothing to do with how many likes, followers or thumbs-up that I get from the outside world." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER While the experts acknowledged that some aspects of the trend are benign, the line between self-care and self-harm is becoming increasingly blurred. Wolinsky pointed out that taking care of your skin or sleeping well can be beneficial. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES In contrast, she expressed alarm over "hardmaxxing" behaviors, which include taking steroids and supplements or seeking plastic surgery at a young age. These practices, she noted, "concern me as a mom and also as a physician." The conversation shifted to "bone smashing," a practice where individuals purportedly use physical objects to alter their facial structure. Wolinsky clarified the danger of such actions, explaining that "they're apparently taking hammers or physical objects and hurting themselves." "There's no way that by destroying a bone, it gets thicker or better, or your jawline's going to look improved," she said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Kersting suggested that the rise of looksmaxxing may be a symptom of a broader societal crisis facing young males who feel "pushed aside and forgotten about." As young men struggle to find their identity, he said, they may turn to the internet for guidance. "The people that are influencing them … these social media influencers … don't really have anything very influential to offer." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba2c4a200899a00e7cf27 Reds closer carted off field after sustaining leg injury just one pitch into appearance te 2026-05-06T20:21:24.554Z Reds closer carted off field after sustaining leg injury just one pitch into appearance Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán crumpled to the ground with an injury after throwing just one pitch on Tuesday. Pagán was pitching during the bottom of the ninth inning of the Reds’ 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Pagan threw an 87 mph cutter to second baseman Nico Hoerner and immediately began hopping off the mound while grabbing the back of his left leg. He took another couple of awkward hops before falling to the ground and immediately grabbing his left hamstring with both hands. He was eventually helped back to his feet by trainers but was unable to put any weight on the leg and was eventually carted off the field. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "He is such an integral part of what we do," Reds manager Terry Francona said. "He's struggling right now, and we've got to be there for him." Reds reliever Jose Franco replaced Pagan and walked Hoerner but ultimately got out of the inning unscathed, sending the game to extra innings at 2-2 before they eventually lost in the 10th inning. Pagan had an issue with that same hamstring on the final pitch of the Reds’ 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants last month but said it wasn’t as serious as he feared the next day. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Francona said Pagan hadn’t felt the hamstring issue since then. "I just went and saw him," Francona said. "He said he hadn't felt it. He said he warmed up fine. He goes, ‘I would never do that.’ I believe him." Pagán was a huge part of the Reds’ success last season, as in 70 games he recorded 32 saves with a 2.88 ERA. This season has been more of a struggle for the 34-year-old. In 15 games, Pagan has a 6.43 ERA with six saves and three blown saves. The Reds (20-16) will look to notch their first win of their four-game series against the Cubs (24-12) on Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. ET. 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/69fba2b0a200899a00e7cf1e Trump shows renderings for UFC White House event: 'Greatest show on earth' te 2026-05-06T20:21:04.647Z Trump shows renderings for UFC White House event: 'Greatest show on earth' UFC Freedom 250 is fast approaching after nearly a year of planning, and President Donald Trump gave fans a first look at renderings of what the octagon will look like on the South Lawn. Trump had the fighters for the co-main events behind him in the Oval Office on Wednesday - Alex Pereira will fight Cyril Gane, while Justin Gaethje will go up against Ilia Topuria. While hosting the fighters, Trump showed pictures of what the event will look like, with the White House smack dab in the background and 4,000 up-close seats surrounding the octagon. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM There will also be a makeshift arch covering the fighters that will be lit up. I’m a big sports fan – there are no people tougher in sports than the people behind me. These are the toughest. I know them all," Trump said in the Oval Office. Trump said that the "big fight" will be the "greatest show on earth." He also said that upwards of 100,000 people will be able to watch the fights in Washington, D.C. with eight large screens near the White House. DANA WHITE REVEALS WILD DETAIL ABOUT UFC WHITE HOUSE FIGHTS, 'BEST THING ABOUT BEING FRIENDS' WITH TRUMP "What an unbelievable honor... To have a president that's willing to go against an upstream and against the norms is truly special. That's why you got my vote. And, it's why we're such a great nation right now compared to where we were," Gaethje said. Gaethje also credited Trump for UFC's popularity today, saying they'd be "10 years behind" if it wasn't for Trump's support in the early 90s while UFC was struggling to be a mainstay due to its violent nature. Trump announced the event on July 3 last year, and UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the event the following month. It was announced in October that the event would take place on June 14, Trump's 80th birthday as well as Flag Day. The event is part of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and an IndyCar race will also take place this summer as part of the America250 celebration. Michael Chandler will fight Mauricio Ruffy, and other fighters on the card include Bo Nickal and Sean O'Malley. 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/69fba284a200899a00e7cef3 Tucson parking rates set to rise again as council votes to fill Park Tucson deficit te 2026-05-06T20:20:20.613Z Tucson parking rates set to rise again as council votes to fill Park Tucson deficit Tucson City Council voted Tuesday to bump hourly parking meter rate costs by 50%. It’s the latest effort to strike a balance between filling a budget deficit for the fund that operates Tucson’s parking infrastructure and responding to concerns from downtown employees and residents about the uptick in fees.  “That is important that we reinvest back into the parking system, into our meters, into our safety [and] the cleanliness of our parking structures,” Mayor Regina Romero said at Tuesday’s city council meeting.  That change will increase hourly meter parking from a cost of $1 to $1.50, as well as bumping the costs for hourly parking in some garages and some weekend flat rates. That will be in addition to new parking meter fees approved in 2024 and already set to take effect in July 2026, which included an increase in garage parking rates, garage permit costs and  student and commuter permits.  Those new rates will solve one immediate issue: filling a projected Park Tucson fund deficit, projected to be $549,750. Instead, the two parking funding bumps will bring the new revenue project for Park Tucson to $636,863 and in doing so take the fund out of the red.  The Park Tucson budget was not always in such dire straits.  “Park Tucson was intended to support its own operating expenses. For many years it did,” Andy Bemis, deputy director of transportation and mobility for the city, said at Tuesday’s study session. “Prior to the pandemic it had actually built up a positive fund balance. Unfortunately, the pandemic had a dramatic impact on parking activity and parking revenue.” That’s left the fund not able to pay for its operations with what it takes in through parking fees, city information says.  “Current revenues do not fully cover the costs of operating and maintaining the parking system, including cleaning, security, enforcement, special events, parking education and promotion, and neighborhood parking programs,” according to the city website explainer about the increase in parking fees. “Current rates are below those in similar cities, and the update will bring Tucson more in line with peer communities.” Tucson officials also promised to continue to try to find solutions to one ongoing area of concern: that low-income employees who work late shifts downtown and around the Fourth Avenue area will be among those most directly impacted by the rise in parking costs.  The city said in its memo that city staff are “collaborating with area property owners to explore partnerships for dedicating parking spaces in private lots for area employees to purchase monthly parking passes.”  During the meeting, council members also discussed approaching Tucson Unified School District to rent their garage near Fourth Avenue for evening parking.  The public meetings over the last few years on parking also raised concerns about cost and safety, particularly for downtown workers. Council members said they recognized Tuesday’s vote wouldn’t address them all, but said they wanted to find ways to solve those issues in the future.  “Many constituents and downtown employees have flagged safety concerns,” said Ward 6 council member Miranda Schubert, who promised to continue looking into the issues raised during public meetings in recent months. “I want to express my commitment to continuing conversations about the things that need to be addressed, specifically safety and security.” Park Tucson is also working through repairs on about one-third of the city’s total meters: 544 of the 1,809 total meters in the system are in “some form of disrepair,” Bemis said.  The post Tucson parking rates set to rise again as council votes to fill Park Tucson deficit appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba085a200899a00e7cec6 Camp Verde ducklings hatch weeks after deputies blocked road to protect nest te 2026-05-06T20:11:49.486Z Camp Verde ducklings hatch weeks after deputies blocked road to protect nest The duck first gained attention in April when deputies found her standing in the middle of a busy street. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba057a200899a00e7ce94 Ex-Biden official stuns panel by saying she doesn't trust leading Dem candidate to be California governor te 2026-05-06T20:11:03.406Z Ex-Biden official stuns panel by saying she doesn't trust leading Dem candidate to be California governor Former Biden DOJ spokesperson Xochitl Hinojosa said she didn't have confidence in Xavier Becerra, the Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary during the Biden administration, to lead California on Tuesday following the state's gubernatorial debate. Hinojosa told a panel on "CNN Newsnight" that the California governor would need to be someone who can fight back against President Donald Trump, saying, "Whoever is going to be governor will have to stand up to Donald Trump. Can I tell you, after working in Joe Biden's administration? I do not trust Xavier Becerra to do that." The statement surprised members of the CNN panel, including analysts Scott Jennings and Van Jones, as a panelist was heard saying, "Whoa!" "I don't trust that he would be able to do that because," she said. "I don't trust that he would be able to stand up to Trump and lead." FORMER BIDEN CABINET MEMBER MOUNTS CALIFORNIA GUBERNATORIAL BID Host Abby Phillip then pressed Hinojosa on why. "Because when I saw him in the administration, and I think a lot of people did, and it‘s people understand this," Hinojosa said. "It‘s, he was not effective in governing. And I think that a lot of people in the Biden Administration are talking about this because they realize that he was not an effective HHS secretary." "If you ask any cabinet secretary, they would tell you the same thing, she continued. "And so I think that there is a, I think people recognize this. And I think this is why Tom Steyer has gone to the top." EX-BIDEN OFFICIAL'S CAMPAIGN FACES HEAT AS MISSING CHILDREN SCANDAL RESURFACES: 'VOTERS DESERVE BETTER' Phillip said it wasn't the first time she has heard that either, adding, "What she's talking about is the real thing." "The attacks against Becerra were not about what he was or wasn‘t going to do in California," the host continued. "It was about his record in the Biden Administration. It was about his his character. It was about his leadership. And I do think that‘s going to be a problem." "I‘m not sure that the Joe Biden adjacent brand is a good brand right now anywhere in this country," Phillip added. "And I also think that the HHS situation, when you dig deeper into what he did in that role, that could be a problem for him." Politico reported that Becerra had become the "Joe Biden of the California governor's race." When reached for comment, the Becerra campaign directed Fox News Digital to a statement from former White House Chief of Staff to President Biden, Ron Klain, who said: "Secretary Becerra was among the most valued and highest performing members of the President's cabinet. His leadership on the migrant issues and health care coverage were unmatched, and he achieved a historic win for the American people on lowering prices of prescription drugs." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco and Democrats Katie Porter, Matt Mahan, Antonio Villaraigosa as well as Becerra participated in a debate on CNN on Tuesday. The New York Times reported Tuesday that many Democrats wished former Vice President Kamala Harris would have run for governor. Former Rep. Eric Swalwell ending his campaign for governor and resigning from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct upended the race and the Times noted that Rusty Hicks, the chairman of California’s state Democratic Party, "has urged candidates to ‘honestly assess’ whether they should remain in the race." Democratic strategist and former Obama advisor David Axelrod said the situation is like a "high-stakes NASCAR race where the cars aren’t going very fast, but running each other off the road before one rushes to the front at the end." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fba043a200899a00e7ce8b Trump flagged 'fake crime numbers' in DC months before 13 officers accused of cooking books te 2026-05-06T20:10:43.502Z Trump flagged 'fake crime numbers' in DC months before 13 officers accused of cooking books President Donald Trump warned nearly a year ago that the District of Columbia may have been reporting "fake crime numbers" when he deployed the National Guard to the nation’s capital. Now, the Metropolitan Police Department is embroiled in scandal, as 13 officers have been placed on leave, with some already undergoing termination, according to MPD Interim Chief Jeffrey Carroll, as an ongoing probe into alleged manipulation of statistics unfolds. "Our Internal Affairs Bureau has completed an investigation into crime reporting," Carroll said. The MPD did not immediately respond to a Tuesday request for comment. "This investigation was reported — it was referred to us earlier this year from the United States Attorney's Office." Senior officials, including an assistant chief and district commander, are among those being scrutinized, according to reports. DC POLICE ACCUSED OF MANIPULATING CRIME STATS AS FEDERAL PROBE FINDS THOUSANDS OF MISCLASSIFIED CASES Trump received heavy blowback from District officials and Democratic lawmakers for dispatching the Guard to the area after declaring on Truth Social that "DC gave fake crime numbers in order to create a false illusion of safety." Trump claimed that until the Guard arrived, Washington was the least safe city in the U.S. "and perhaps the world." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for further comment, while House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer took credit for the developments leading up to the suspensions. "These terminations are a direct result of the Oversight Committee’s work exposing dangerous efforts by DC Police leaders to artificially lower crime rates," Comer, R-Ky., said in a statement. Meanwhile, several Democrats, including those in the District, have lambasted Trump for his actions. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., slammed the White House in August, saying the president’s use of federal law enforcement within her city is a "disproportionate overreaction" and "offensive." WHITE HOUSE FIRES BACK AS TRUMP'S USE OF DC POLICE FOR CRIME CRACKDOWN IS PLACED IN THE CROSSHAIRS BY DEMS Council members on the District Council — where there are no Republicans — called Trump’s behavior off-base and extreme. District of Columbia District Attorney Brian Schwalb also sued the feds for an "unlawful attempt to take over [MPD]" and the Justice Department’s Home-Rule order to the District in that respect. Schwalb’s office said in a statement at the time that Trump had no right to supplant then-chief Pamela Smith, with the AG adding that his actions represented a "hostile takeover." "The Administration is abusing its limited, temporary authority under the Home Rule Act, infringing on the District’s right to self-governance and putting the safety of DC residents and visitors at risk," Schwalb said, further calling the move the greatest threat to the District’s "home rule" provisions of self-governance. In a profane response a month later to the Guard’s presence, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., declared Congress would never provide consent to Trump’s actions in Washington. "No f---ing way," he said in response to a question on extending the National Guard’s tenure. 'THEY'RE EMBARRASSING US': NATIONAL GUARD PRESENCE IN DC SPARKS FIERY CAPITOL CLASH Schumer called Trump’s move an attempted distraction from the Jeffrey Epstein files saga. Fox News Digital reached out to Schwalb, Holmes-Norton, Schumer, the White House and the MPD for comment. A representative for Schwalb acknowledged Fox News Digital’s inquiry and said the attorney general’s office would respond soon. Meanwhile, the MPD’s union boss welcomed the news, saying his members "warned that this toxic culture of coercion, fear, and corruption left thousands of cases uninvestigated, denied victims justice, gaslit residents, and endangered public safety." "Forensic teams were not dispatched, evidence went uncollected, detectives were never notified, and dangerous criminals walked free. All while the public was fed falsified Daily Crime Report (DCR) numbers," Gregg Pemberton said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9dffa200899a00e7ce1a Michael Rapaport blasts NY governor over anti-Israel synagogue protest: 'Resign in shame' te 2026-05-06T20:01:03.405Z Michael Rapaport blasts NY governor over anti-Israel synagogue protest: 'Resign in shame' Michael Rapaport is calling out New York leadership in blunt terms after a tense protest outside a Manhattan synagogue, demanding accountability from the state’s top office. "HALLOWEEN SPRING FLING, Now right now in NYC, lunatics dressed in Halloween terra costumes are outside of…. You guessed it a Synagogue in NYC," he wrote on X, with a video of a protest. "@GovKathyHochul, you’ve had 3 years to do a mask mandate & see if this stops the bulls---, you did nothing. RESIGN in SHAME," he concluded. ANTI-ISRAEL AGITATORS CLASH WITH NYPD OFFICERS NEAR SYNAGOGUE The criticism came as tensions spilled into the streets Tuesday night outside Park East Synagogue, where anti-Israel protesters faced off with police while pro-Israel demonstrators stood nearby waving Israeli and American flags. Video shows officers with the New York City Police Department stepping in to hold the line, pushing back a crowd of roughly 100 demonstrators to keep the opposing sides separated. Some in the group, carrying Palestinian flags and wearing kaffiyehs, were heard chanting, "Israel should not exist." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The protesters gathered less than a block from the synagogue, shouting "Palestine will never die" and "Stop the sale of stolen land" as the situation grew more tense. The demonstration was organized by Pal-Awda NY/NJ, which previously staged a similar protest at the same location in November. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER That earlier incident prompted the New York City Council to act, passing a measure allowing police to install protective barriers around synagogues during demonstrations. The bill passed with a veto-proof 44-5 majority. Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not sign the legislation, allowing it to take effect automatically after the April 25 deadline, according to the Post. — a measure now being put into practice as officials work to balance public protest with security around religious institutions. Fox News Digital's Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9dd5a200899a00e7cdf4 Microsoft’s AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals te 2026-05-06T20:00:21.874Z Microsoft’s AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals The push for new data centers at Microsoft is putting one of the its key clean power goals at risk. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9c0aa200899a00e7cdc4 Protesters outside the White House call for ending detention for migrant families, kids te 2026-05-06T19:52:42.247Z Protesters outside the White House call for ending detention for migrant families, kids Protesters gather near the White House to urge the shutdown of immigrant family detention in the United States. Many were from Texas, distraught over the conditions in the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. (Photo by Naisha Roy | Medill News Service) By Naisha Roy/Medill News Service WASHINGTON — Dozens of people gathered on a sandy lot in front of the White House construction zone Tuesday evening, carrying posters peppered with monarch butterflies and unfurling massive banners reading “Set kids free.” The butterflies symbolized immigrants without legal status, as the protesters called to abolish all detention facilities in the United States as part of a “Close the Camps” vigil and protest organized by the Coalition to End Family and Child Detention. “Migration is beautiful,” said Anat Shenker-Osorio, a communications manager for advocacy groups that helped organize the event. “People move, and that should be celebrated.” Many of the protesters were from Texas, rallying against the conditions in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Dilley Immigration Processing Center south of San Antonio.  Over the last few months, several advocacy group reports and lawsuits have alleged the facility lacks potable drinking water, healthcare, adequate food and clean clothing for detainees, many of whom are children. “Families are reporting worms and mold in the food that’s making children ill,” said Trudy Taylor Smith, a policy administrator for the Children’s Defense Fund in Texas who was at the protest. “They are reporting a lack of access to clean drinking water. The tap smells foul. It’s making children sick, and yet if people want to avoid the tap and access clean water, they have to pay their own money to buy bottled water from the commissary.” Democrats demand release of families Dilley is the larger of two facilities in the country that hold immigrant families with children. Both had been shuttered for nearly four years, until the Trump administration reopened them in early 2025.  Since then, children at the Dilley detention center reported feeling “sadness and depression,” in handwritten letters to ProPublica news reporters. They also wrote about losing their appetites and missing home.  On the same day as the protest, a delegation of congressional Democrats led by Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, visited the Dilley facility and urged the Department of Homeland Security to release all families detained there. The delegation included Reps. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas; Christian Menefee, D-Texas; Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz.; Henry Cuellar, D-Texas; Mark Takano, D-Calif.; and Chellie Pingree, D-Maine. “The kids, as you can imagine, were distraught. They were sobbing most of the time that we were with them,” Castro said after the inspection. “When it comes to the Dilley detention center, it’s one horror after another and one abuse after another.” The Trump administration has denied the reports of mistreatment in Dilley, saying in a press release that all detainees have access to educational resources, infant care packages and regular medical screenings. “In most cases, this is the best healthcare illegal aliens have received in their entire lives,” the release reads. Single mothers detained with children Dianne Garcia, a pastor at San Antonio’s Roca de Refugio Church, led the protest with a moment of silence in honor of those detained and deported. so far. Garcia has seen 18 people in her community detained, including several single mothers sent to Dilley with their children. “I knew a 3-year-old. He used to be the most gregarious kid,” she said. “Now he’s afraid all the time, always by his mother’s side.” About 1 in 3 Texan children have an immigrant parent, per the Migration Policy Institute.  The Austin school district lost over 3,000 students this year, partly because parents feared sending their kids to school amid immigration sweeps.   “When children don’t feel safe to go to school, when enrollment drops, that means teachers are laid off, that means they lose funding,” Garcia said. Despite this, the Trump administration has announced plans to expand holding areas for children.  Many demonstrators spoke out against a proposed detention center in Alexandria, Louisiana, set to be a “short-term facility,” where migrant families and unaccompanied children would be held for three to five days.  Trump administration officials have said the facility will only temporarily house people who have agreed to “self-deport,” or leave the country voluntarily. The detention facility’s construction was sited inside the Alexandria International Airport complex, across from the tarmac. U.S. officials deport hundreds of immigrants without legal status every day on ICE-contracted planes from this airport.  Already, an investigation by The Guardian found the former military facility to be heavily contaminated with PFAS, toxic “forever chemicals” directly linked to cancer and other diseases.  ‘The same thing as being in a cage’ The protest organizers hoped to prevent more detention centers, and abolish the ones that already exist. Some attendees were former detainees, like Sulma Franco, who came to the United States in 2009 from Guatemala and was immediately sent to a facility by the Border Patrol. She called the detention center where she was held a hielera, or icebox, referencing the frigid temperature.  “Being in a detention center is the same thing as being in a cage or being in jail,” she said, in an interview conducted in Spanish. “I believe the solution isn’t improvement; the solution is to close them permanently.” Shenker-Osorio, the communications manager, said part of the protest’s goal was to maintain pressure on the White House and shift the rhetoric around how detention is discussed.  Instead of “facilities,” for example, the coalition specifically chose to use the word “camps,” referencing the similarity in conditions to Nazi concentration camps. The coalition also has a policy working group that communicates with Congress, with the ultimate aim of passing legislation banning family detention. “This isn’t a difficult moral question,” Taylor Smith said. “Children don’t belong in cages.” Medill News Service articles are reported and written by graduate student journalists in the Washington program of the Medill School at Northwestern University. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9bf4a200899a00e7cda6 James Madison coach Billy Napier continues self pity tour, refuses to take accountability for past failures te 2026-05-06T19:52:20.592Z James Madison coach Billy Napier continues self pity tour, refuses to take accountability for past failures Current James Madison football coach Billy Napier has been on quite a speaking tour hyping up his new job, as most new hires are wont to do. It's still the honeymoon phase, after all, so everything is new and fresh and feels right for both coach and college program alike. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE If you have been paying close enough attention, however, you'll notice that Napier has been very calculated with his words on these speaking tours, and it's driving fans of his former program insane. His latest comments are perhaps the most subtle, as Napier took the time to single out how impressed he was with the culture and infrastructure already established at James Madison. "I think typically, when you get one of these types of jobs, it's broken. There's lots of things to fix. You've got a long list of problems you have to solve," Napier said. "I think here we are starting on second base a little bit." Napier mentioned he was a head coach at two other programs prior to this one, one of those being a Group of 5 also-ran in Louisiana. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But, Billy, come on! Your previous stop was at the University of Florida. Crying poor when you are the head coach of the flagship university of one of the most talent-rich states in the Union is going to earn you no sympathy points from anyone. As someone fairly close to the program, I can tell you that, yes, there were some things that needed to be fixed from an infrastructure standpoint when Napier arrived in Gainesville in late 2021. But to say the program was "broken" is so laughably inaccurate I have to wonder if he was even paying attention while he was at Florida. Some of Napier's biggest problems had nothing to do with culture or resources. The Gators having one of the worst offenses in the SEC can't be blamed on culture, and the fact that his teams rarely had 11 men on the field during special teams plays isn't the fault of the administration. Napier's teams routinely made boneheaded mistakes that cost them the outcomes of quite a few games, and to blame that on past coaching staffs or "program alignment" is passing the buck, plain and simple. Florida fans aren't dumb, and have once again called their former coach out on the latest stop of his self-pity tour. This might seem like an overreaction, but Gator fans have had to endure these subtle shots all offseason, culminating in the brutal USA Today fluff piece defending Napier's follies in Gainesville. It's almost as if Napier is gaslighting fans of his former program to make them think these things aren't his fault at all. The fact of the matter is, this is the same program where the previous three coaches before him all finished with records well above .500 and won at least a share of the SEC East at some point during their time in The Swamp, something that can't be said for Napier. He can dodge accountability all he wants, but it won't change the fact that he was, by most tangible metrics, the least successful coach in modern Florida history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9be0a200899a00e7cd9d Sheriff hints at 'financial situation' as Special Forces vet eludes manhunt after allegedly shooting wife te 2026-05-06T19:52:00.877Z Sheriff hints at 'financial situation' as Special Forces vet eludes manhunt after allegedly shooting wife Officials are releasing more details about the incident that led to a retired Army Special Forces veteran allegedly trying to kill his wife, sparking a massive multi-agency manhunt. Craig Berry allegedly shot his wife during a domestic incident at the couple's house in Dover, Tennessee early Friday morning before he fled the area. He's wanted on charges of attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault, domestic assault and leaving the scene of an accident. Stewart County Sheriff Frankie Gray told NBC News that Berry's wife, who isn't being named by authorities, tried to get away from the area in her car before her husband fired a shot at her. She drove away, Gray said, and Berry tried to follow her until he crashed the car, leaving it totaled. CAUGHT ON VIDEO: BLOODHOUND TRACKS ARMED SPECIAL FORCES FUGITIVE INTO WOODS AFTER ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING WIFE Berry's wife was taken to a hospital and has been released, the sheriff said. Gray described her injuries as "life threatening." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Investigators have spoken with Berry's wife several times, according to the report. The sheriff said there was a possible "financial situation" with the couple, but declined to speculate on "problems" between the couple. ARKANSAS MOM FOUND SHOT TO DEATH WITH TWO CHILDREN WROTE CRYPTIC FACEBOOK POST MONTHS BEFORE KILLINGS One family member spoke with Berry on the phone just after the incident, according to Gray, who said that they believe the attempted murder suspect destroyed his phone. Gray said the search for Berry is "urgent," but doesn't expect him to harm additional individuals. The sheriff said, however, that residents in the area should "lock all your doors." He is concerned that Berry would try to steal a car in his attempt to flee. He said the search for Berry will be a "lengthy" process, and didn't rule out the possibility that the former Special Forces veteran is dead. SEND US A TIP HERE "This is going to be a really detailed, methodical search," Gray said. SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS PREGNANT WIFE WHILE ON PAROLE FOR MURDER In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said that it is continuing to assist the Stewart County Sheriff's Office, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Marshals Service with helicopters and troopers, as needed, in the hunt for Berry. The U.S. Marshals are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that helps lead to his capture. Berry has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's "Most Wanted" list, according to an X post from the agency. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST An Army spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Berry was an infantryman and Special Forces Medical Sergeant in the Army from 1992 to 2016, leaving the Army as a sergeant first class. He deployed to Iraq four times between 2003 and 2014, according to the spokesperson. In the hours after the shooting, troopers from the Tennessee Highway Patrol as well as deputies and investigators from the Stewart County Sheriff's Office searched through a densely wooded area for Berry, according to a video released by the state agency. DANGEROUS 'DEVIL IN THE OZARKS' FORMER POLICE CHIEF ON THE RUN AS EXPERT WARNS OUTDOORSMEN TO STAY AWAY In an earlier social media post, the sheriff's office warned that Berry is considered "armed and dangerous." Deputies added that Berry is an "excellent swimmer and diver" and is believed to be in "good physical shape," stating he has "extensive training" in survival tactics. Stewart County Schools said in a statement on Facebook that Berry's wife is a schoolteacher. "We are aware of a serious incident involving one of our staff members. We understand this news may be upsetting to students, staff, and families. Please know that this incident did not occur on school grounds, and there is no ongoing threat to our schools," the school district said. "Our thoughts are with our staff member and her loved ones during this time. We will continue to respect her privacy." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9bcda200899a00e7cd8b Cameron Brink explores the jungle in a bikini before WNBA tip, Italian PM posts some thirst & woke Star Wars! te 2026-05-06T19:51:41.317Z Cameron Brink explores the jungle in a bikini before WNBA tip, Italian PM posts some thirst & woke Star Wars! Second Hump Day of May? Sure, why not?! We're rolling right now. The days are longer. The weather is heating up. Summer is knocking at the door. You know what? Let's do a quick check of the calendar before we get this class going. We've got ... Whew. I mean, who has it better than us today? Nobody. Not one single body. Let's roll. Welcome to a Hump Day Nightcaps — the one where Cameron Brink plays in the jungle ahead of the WNBA regular season opener. As one does, of course. What else? I've got Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posting some (fake) thirst, the Red Sox and Tigers broadcasts viewed last night's near-brawl VERY differently, and how much would it take to get you to watch this Friday's "First Take" reunion with Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith? I honestly don't know that I'd do it for $1,000. I'm not kidding. MELISSA JOAN HART PULLS OUT PRINCESS LEIA THROWBACKS FOR STAR WARS DAY OK, grab you a lightsaber and settle in for a quick Hump Day 'Cap! This is a few days late, but whatever. I was off yesterday, so we're doing it now. After this class on Monday, I wrote about how nobody is watching Disney's Star Wars sequel trilogy. Nobody. Nielsen came out with the most-streamed Star Wars movies and shows for last May 4th, and none of the sequels made the list. Not one. I realize this is a niche topic, so feel free to skip on down to Cameron Brink if you don't care. I won't be offended. But, I am curious from our Star Wars fans in class ... where exactly do you think the franchise went off the rails? I ask because some radio show in St. Louis read my story, and now they're having me on the actual air at 2:30 p.m. today to talk about it. Bold move by them, I know. Anyway, I assume I'll talk about how terrible the final two installments were (that's an understatement), and how, frankly, exhausting the characters became. Remember that one time John Boyega, who played Finn, whined about how Disney didn't do his black character justice? Yeah, that's probably when they lost me. What about you? Let me know! OK, let's go ahead and start class with Cameron Brink spending her final WNBA offseason days in the jungle doing jungle things: That's how you get geared up for a big WNBA season, boys and girls. Take notes! You throw on your finest cheetah-print bikini, and get to work. Just like Michael Jordan did back in the '90s, I assume. Brink, by the way, wasn't done. Did y'all see what she said this week? No? Well, buddy, take a seat and settle in for some A+ virtue-signaling! CAITLIN CLARK, WHITE PRIVILEGE AND ME "I’ve tried to be vocal about this and acknowledge there’s such a privilege, marketing-wise, being white and blonde," Brink told the same outlet that journeyed to the jungle with her. "It does really bother me seeing athletes and players who are consistently putting up crazy stat lines and not being rewarded by brands." Tough life for Cameron Brink. She's tall, blonde, hot, and getting paid to play basketball. All because she's white. Thoughts and prayers to all the white athletes out there going through it today. Sad. Amazing. It's all just amazing. And, of course, exhausting. They just don't ever stop, do they? Cameron Brink isn't the first one to bitch and moan about her terrible "white privilege" in the WNBA, either. Folks forget that Caitlin Clark literally bent the knee a few years ago! Remember this one? Can't believe it's been 18 months since that moment! What a throwback. What a time to be alive. Caitlin got the memo, and so did Cameron. Oh well. The WNBA is nothing if not consistent, I guess. OK, let's rapid-fire this Hump Day class into a big Hump Day Night because I've got to get ready to push the boundaries of FM radio in the Midwest. JENA SIMS PICKS OUT HER PGA CHAMPIONSHIP BIKINI, KAY ADAMS SUCKS DOWN SOME FRIES & NFL DRAFT WAGS! First up? Speaking of white privilege, how much would it take you to watch Friday's "First Take" reunion with Skip and Stephen A. Smith? Remember the old days of "First Take"? I'm talking the "Cold Pizza" days. They were great. The best. But then these two got in the same room, and it became just insufferable. It was just constant yelling about Tim Tebow, LeBron or the Cowboys. Skip did have some absolute BANGERS, though: God, those were the days. Next? Let's head to the diamond before getting on outta here! What world are those two Tigers dudes living in?! How can they act THAT shocked by the ejection? For those who weren't locked in on the Sox-Tigers game last night (most of you), Valdez gave up 10 runs and three homers, including back-to-back shots right before that pitch. The Sox — the TERRIBLE Red Sox — rocked him all night long. And then he hit Trevor Story in between the numbers with a four-seam fastball, which he rarely throws. And they couldn't figure out if it was intentional or not? OK. Sure thing, fellas! That's it for today. Good Hump Day, everyone. Here's Italian PM Giorgia Meloni posting a fake picture of herself in some lingerie to warn about the dangers of AI. "I must admit that whoever created them, at least in the attached case, has also improved me quite a bit." Amazing. OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. (roughly, we’re not robots). Let's hear it, Star Wars fans. Email me at Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9bb9a200899a00e7cd82 California businessman found guilty of selling faulty COVID tests, defrauding customers te 2026-05-06T19:51:21.813Z California businessman found guilty of selling faulty COVID tests, defrauding customers A federal jury has found a California man tied to a controversial underground biolab guilty of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 test fraud scheme, prosecutors said. Jia Bei Zhu, 64, a Chinese national, was convicted on all 12 counts following a two-week trial in Sacramento, including conspiracy, wire fraud, distributing misbranded medical devices and lying to the Food and Drug Administration, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say Zhu used his Fresno-based company, Universal Meditech Inc. (UMI), to sell more than one million faulty COVID-19 test kits across the United States, raking in nearly $4 million at the height of the pandemic. "This verdict holds the defendant accountable for actions that exploited a public health crisis for his own gain," U.S. Attorney Eric Grant said in a statement. "He … deliberately deceived the public by repackaging low-quality, foreign-made test kits at a time when accuracy and reliability were critical." FORMER TV ANCHOR HEADS TO SAME PRISON AS GHISLAINE MAXWELL AFTER $63M COVID FRAUD CONVICTION Authorities say the tests were falsely marketed as FDA-approved, made in the USA and produced in certified laboratories — claims that prosecutors say were entirely fabricated. According to evidence presented at trial, Zhu and his associates imported cheap COVID-19 tests from China, then repackaged and resold them under false pretenses. Many of the kits were missing basic components and, in some cases, did not work at all, victims testified. Employees told jurors they were instructed to lie to customers and feared retaliation if they refused. Many of those workers had no medical or scientific background and were recruited from unrelated jobs, including retail and childcare. THERANOS FOUNDER ELIZABETH HOLMES’ PROSECUTOR SAYS FRAUDSTER’S CASE OFFERS WARNING TO SILICON VALLEY LEADERS Federal investigators say the operation was driven by deception at nearly every level, from misleading online marketing to false claims made directly to regulators. "The defendant’s scheme … undermined public health during a critical time," said FDA Special Agent in Charge Robert Iwanicki. Zhu had previously drawn national scrutiny over his connection to a now-shuttered warehouse in Reedley, California, described by officials as an illegal, makeshift biolab that raised alarms about potential biohazards. CHINESE-LINKED BIOLAB DISCOVERED IN LAS VEGAS HOME SPARKS FEDERAL INVESTIGATION WITH SWAT RESPONSE The Reedley facility previously drew scrutiny after local and federal officials found lab materials, mice and improperly stored substances, though officials later said the materials tied to this case did not pose a risk to humans. However, authorities emphasized that the criminal charges in this case were not directly tied to the biological materials found at that site. Federal agencies, including the FDA, CDC and FBI, ultimately determined the materials were part of a failed attempt to manufacture COVID-19 tests and did not pose a threat to the public. FOLLOW US ON X Prosecutors said UMI’s Fresno facility itself lacked the ability to manufacture COVID-19 tests and was described as an unsanitary warehouse that fell far below established standards. DOJ CHARGES 2 CHINESE NATIONALS WHO ALLEGEDLY RAN OVERSEAS CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAM CENTER TARGETING AMERICANS Zhu’s alleged romantic and business partner, Zhaoyan Wang, was also charged but fled the United States before his arrest and remains a fugitive believed to be in China. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Prosecutors say the pair attempted to dodge scrutiny by relocating their operation and rebranding the company under a new name, but the effort failed as federal investigators closed in. In one instance, Zhu allegedly lied to federal agents about his identity, claiming to be a different person who had recently arrived in the U.S. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Zhu is scheduled to be sentenced in August and faces decades in prison if given the maximum penalties. Each wire fraud charge alone carries up to 20 years. Federal officials say the case underscores their commitment to cracking down on pandemic-related fraud. "Our office remains committed to prosecuting those who endanger the public through fraud," Grant said. Fox News' Lee Ross and Bradford Betz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9b92a200899a00e7cd72 Suspect Michael Marx Charged With Shooting at Secret Service Agents Near National Mall te 2026-05-06T19:50:42.027Z Suspect Michael Marx Charged With Shooting at Secret Service Agents Near National Mall The suspect, a 45-year-old from Texas, faces three charges, including assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9b7ea200899a00e7cd69 Kendall Myers, American Spy for Cuba, Dies at 88 te 2026-05-06T19:50:22.545Z Kendall Myers, American Spy for Cuba, Dies at 88 While working for the State Department, he delivered top secret information to his Cuban handlers for 30 years. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb993da200899a00e7cd0c FIFA's World Cup ticket defense falls apart when compared to college football and NFL playoff prices te 2026-05-06T19:40:45.021Z FIFA's World Cup ticket defense falls apart when compared to college football and NFL playoff prices Gianni Infantino tried to defend FIFA’s World Cup ticket prices by explaining American sports to Americans. Big mistake. The FIFA president is facing criticism over expensive tickets, FIFA’s first-time use of dynamic pricing, and a resale market that already has some World Cup final seats listed for ridiculous amounts of money (the get-in price for USA vs. Paraguay on June 12 is over $1,000). It’s also worth noting FIFA isn’t just watching the secondary market from the outside; it runs an official resale platform and takes a commission on resold tickets. So, during an appearance at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles this week, Infantino made the case that this is simply what big-time sports cost in the United States. Then he brought up college football and that’s where his defense started to go off the rails. "You cannot go to watch in the U.S. a college game, not even speaking about a top professional game of a certain level, for less than $300," Infantino said, according to The Times (UK). "And this is the World Cup." Wait, what? The problem isn’t that World Cup tickets are premium, it’s that his comparison is wrong. If Infantino wanted to say World Cup tickets should be compared to the biggest events on the American sports calendar, fine. That’s a fair point. The World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events on the planet. But even that comparison doesn’t make sense. Because we’re not talking about the World Cup final here. We’re not talking about the semifinals. Infantino was talking about group-stage tickets. And, by the way, he wasn't even just talking about matches involving the United States or other big-name countries. The majority of group-stage matches feature prices over $300 per ticket, according to SeatGeek. Those are resale-market get-in prices; on FIFA’s official ticket site, the cheapest remaining group-stage tickets were $380 as of May 1, according to the Associated Press. And that's the get-in price to sit in the nosebleeds. The cheapest ticket, as of Wednesday afternoon, for any opening match (meaning a country's first game in the tournament), is around $175 for Austria vs. Jordan at Levi's Stadium. Again, that's for terrible seats for one of the worst matchups of the entire group stage. The most expensive is over $1,200 to see Brazil vs. Morocco at MetLife Stadium. Well, technically, the most expensive is over $2,500 to see Mexico play South Africa, but that match is in Mexico and the FIFA president was talking about the prices in America, so we'll stick with that (although, if we start talking about the prices of the Mexican matches, it gets really out of hand). ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Going back to his comment about college football (and "top professional games"), let's actually take a look at some data. We're even going to be generous to Infantino and look at postseason ticket prices because that's a more fair comparison, even though he implied that any college football game costs $300 (pretty sure tickets to see Purdue play Northwestern don't cost anywhere near that much, but I digress). The better comparison for the World Cup group stage isn’t the Super Bowl or the College Football Playoff National Championship. It’s something like the College Football Playoff quarterfinals or NFL Wild Card weekend. The games matter, but they aren't the finals. However, one could argue those games have more importance because losing a group-stage match doesn't knock a team out of the tournament like a loss at any stage of the NFL playoffs or College Football Playoffs does. But even with higher stakes, those tickets don’t automatically start at $300, either. OutKick reported in December that get-in prices for all four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games were below $300 on SeatGeek at the time of publication. Not even close, in most cases. Ohio State-Miami in the Cotton Bowl was $32. Oregon-Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl was $50. Indiana-Alabama in the Rose Bowl was $117. Georgia-Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl was $219. So, a fan could theoretically buy 5 tickets to see Ohio State play Miami for the same price as one ticket to see Austria square off against Jordan. Seriously, what is Infantino even talking about? The same is true in the NFL, by the way. OutKick reported in January that two NFL Wild Card games (Rams-Panthers and Texans-Steelers) had a get-in price under $200 on TickPick, while Eagles-49ers and Patriots-Chargers were just over $200. The only ticket that cost more than $300 was Bears-Packers. Even Wild Card weekend, the first postseason round of America’s most popular sport, didn’t automatically mean every ticket started at $300. It's hard to overstate just how incorrect Infantino was when he boldly claimed that $300 is just the price of admission to watch live sports in the United States. If College Football Playoff quarterfinals and NFL Wild Card games can have get-in prices below $300, then FIFA probably shouldn’t act like group-stage World Cup tickets under $300 are some huge bargain by American sports standards. Some group-stage World Cup matches will be massive draws. Others won’t be. That’s not an insult. It’s just how tournaments work. Every World Cup match carries the brand, but not every World Cup match carries the same demand. The World Cup final is one thing. A random group-stage game is another. According to The Times, Infantino said 25% of group-stage World Cup tickets are priced below $300. FIFA clearly wants that to sound reasonable. Maybe it is, depending on the match. Again, the World Cup is a premium event, and premium events cost money. But if the defense is that "under $300" is cheap by American sports standards, that’s much harder to sell. American fans know better. They know there’s a difference between a playoff game and a championship game. They know there’s a difference between Ohio State-Michigan and a Tuesday night MACtion clash. They know there’s a difference between a monster World Cup group-stage draw and one that doesn’t involve a host nation or global powerhouse. That’s the part FIFA is trying to blur. Infantino also argued FIFA has to respond to the American resale market. "We have to look at the market — we are in the market in which entertainment is the most developed in the world. So we have to apply market rates," Infantino said. That’s a more honest argument. FIFA wants to charge high prices because it knows people will pay them. The World Cup is enormous. It hasn’t been held in the United States since 1994. The tournament is expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches. Casual demand is already through the roof. Corporate demand adds another layer. So just say FIFA believes the prices reflect the event. In most cases, that seems true. Fans might not like it, but that's capitalism at work. Instead, Infantino tried to make $300 sound like the cost of doing business for American sports fans, and that’s where he sounded completely uneducated and uninformed. And before people try to argue that FIFA doesn't control the resale market or has no stake in it, think again. FIFA has its own official resale platform and, according to The Times, the organization takes a 30% cut of any resale. Which means it not only makes money on the original sale, but on any subsequent sale, as well. That means FIFA isn’t just a helpless observer watching the secondary market get ridiculous from a safe distance. It’s actively participating in the system. That’s what makes Infantino's comments seem more nefarious. He's trying to sell people on the idea that the tickets aren't that expensive, or even that some are a good deal, when he stands to benefit from selling as many tickets as possible at the highest price possible. Again, all of this is fine. America operates on a capitalist system where the market determines prices. The part where there's a problem is the FIFA president spreading incorrect information about ticket prices while standing to benefit a great deal from higher costs. FIFA wants American fans to view World Cup pricing as normal because U.S. sports are expensive. There’s some truth in that. Big events here cost big money. But if FIFA wants to sell that argument, it should be precise. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The World Cup belongs in a premium-event category. Group-stage World Cup tickets do not need to be justified by pretending college football or NFL playoff tickets generally start at $300. They don’t. And if FIFA is going to cite American sports to defend World Cup prices, it should probably understand how American sports pricing actually works. Because American fans certainly do. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb96e7a200899a00e7cca8 Memorial Day sales guide: When deals start and where to save the most te 2026-05-06T19:30:47.097Z Memorial Day sales guide: When deals start and where to save the most Memorial Day is less than three weeks away, and the holiday is known for introducing some of the year's best sales. From big-ticket buys like mattresses and grills to everyday essentials like undergarments, tools and sneakers, the deals span nearly every category. Even before the holiday weekend kicks off, retailers are already rolling out discounts on best-sellers from brands like Skechers, Saatva, DeWalt and Levi's. Before the holiday approaches, here's what you need to know about Memorial Day sales — and the best deals you can shop right now. Memorial Day falls on May 25 this year, but as in previous years, many brands have already started rolling out deals. Most retailers use the holiday to discount popular products, with early sales launching days or even weeks before the long weekend. These FOX reader-favorite brands are among the retailers offering early Memorial Day deals: Amazon: Amazon's deals section updates daily with sales on tech, home products and more. Cozy Earth: Shop last-chance items, from towels to pajamas, up to 60% off.  Wayfair: Score steep markdowns on patio furniture and garden essentials.  Best Buy: Find last-minute deals on headphones, laptops and other tech.  Lowe’s: Save up to 35% on appliances, with more deals to come for Memorial Day.  Nolah: Discover mattresses and other sleep necessities on sale up to 35% off.  Memorial Day is still weeks away, but these deals are already live. Original price: $239 Save $90 on DeWalt's drill and driver set, which includes two batteries for backup. Built-in LED lights on both tools help brighten dark workspaces, while the ergonomic handles provide a secure grip during longer projects. READ MORE: Early Memorial Day TV deals: Up to 53% off Samsung, Roku, Sony and more Original price: $54.95 Stock up on Levi's 405 shorts while they’re priced under $35. The classic fit hits just above the knee with a roomier fit through the thigh. Multiple sizes and five color options make it easy to mix and match with your existing wardrobe. Original price: $2,179 Save more than $300 on Saatva's popular Classic mattress, which combines a Euro pillow top with a dual-coil design. The construction offers a balance of support and cushioning for a more comfortable sleep. Original price: $699 Take $100 off the Weber Spirit E-35 grill, which features a three-burner cooking system in a sleek, Lowe's-exclusive matte black finish. With the included crafted grates and frame kit, you can expand its functionality into a pizza oven, Dutch oven or wok setup with compatible attachments. READ MORE: Cookout season is here: These are the best grills to buy before Memorial Day Original price: $92 Get a great deal on Skechers contour foam slip-ins, designed for easy, hands-free wear. Just step in for a cushioned, foam-filled feel that helps reduce foot fatigue. When they need a refresh, you can toss them in the washing machine for easy cleaning. READ MORE: Top Skechers sneaker deals on Amazon — starting at just $39 Original price: $12.96 More than 10,000 shoppers bought this wall charger on Amazon last month, thanks to its mix of AC outlets, USB ports and built-in safety features. The integrated surge protector helps shield your devices from sudden power spikes, even when all nine ports are in use. Original price: $226 Upgrade your towels with this set from Cozy Earth while it's marked down by $60. Each set includes two large towels, hand towels and four washcloths made of cotton and bamboo. Original price: $39.99 This stretchy, wireless sports bra offers all-day comfort and freedom of movement. Removable padding lets you customize the fit, and it's currently available for just $9. If you're looking to stock up, you can save even more by snagging a three-pack for $20. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Original price: $1,499 Grab this compact Jackery Explorer 2000 while it’s discounted by $600. The lightweight power station works well as a backup for your refrigerator or other essential appliances, and it's easy to move around the house. It can power up to six devices at once and recharges in just under two hours, offering reliable power when you need it most. If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can get some of these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb94b1a200899a00e7cc45 Fetterman under fire as Gov. Shapiro pushes wild card senator to 'get back' to being a Democrat te 2026-05-06T19:21:21.034Z Fetterman under fire as Gov. Shapiro pushes wild card senator to 'get back' to being a Democrat Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has taken a critical tone toward maverick Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., urging him to "get back to what he was elected to do" as a Democrat. While speaking on CNN this week, Shapiro, another rumored 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, appeared exasperated about Fetterman amid reports that he is receiving pressure to jump ship on the party. "Look, I don’t know what Sen. Fetterman is going to do," he told CNN’s Jake Tapper. "I know that Pennsylvanians voted for a Democrat to represent them in the United States Senate." "So, I think he needs to honor that and continue with his service to Pennsylvania, and, hopefully, get back to what he was elected to do and reflect the will of the people," he added. KNIVES OUT FOR FETTERMAN: MAVERICK SENATOR JOINS LONG LINE OF DEMS PUNISHED FOR BREAKING FROM LEFT Fetterman’s relationship with Shapiro has cooled since his election. The senator wrote in his book, "Unfettered," released last November, that he and Shapiro "no longer speak" with one another. He wrote that the relationship deteriorated into an "ugliness" from which "we have never recovered." Fetterman has stirred up significant controversy by backing portions of Trump’s agenda. Notably, Fetterman is one of just six Democratic senators who represent states that President Donald Trump won in the 2024 election. He was the lone Democrat to vote in favor of advancing Trump’s new pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, former Sen. Markwayne Mullin. During the prolonged government shutdown fight last year, Fetterman voted with Republicans to reopen the government, explaining his vote was choosing "country over party." In 2025, he voted with Republicans about 26 percent of the time, according to Congress Vote Tracker. This has left many in the Democratic Party frustrated, including Shapiro. On a recent episode of the "Talk Easy" podcast with Sam Fragoso, Shapiro asserted, "I’ve got no beef with John" but said, "John’s got a lot of questions that I think he needs to answer for the people of Pennsylvania." "I think there’s a lot of people who want to know kind of what happened, why he does some of the things he does," he continued. In February, Shapiro declined to say whether he will support Fetterman if he seeks re-election in 2028, saying, "I don't know if he's running for re-election. I think he needs to decide if he's running, and then we'll make a decision from there." FETTERMAN BREAKS WITH DEMOCRATS OVER SHUTDOWN, VOWS TO PUT 'COUNTRY OVER PARTY' Shapiro is not the only major Democratic leader who has criticized Fetterman in recent months. Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta slammed Fetterman in April, labeling the senator "a mess." "Almost every day now my US Senator comes on this site to attack his constituents and many people who worked hard to elect him. Suggesting that they have 'derangement syndrome' for opposing this administration. You’re a mess @JohnFetterman," Kenyatta wrote in an X post. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has also called out Fetterman over his response to the war in Iran and said on CNN in April that he "knows better." This comes as Politico reported Monday that some Republicans were trying to persuade Fetterman to change his party affiliation. DNC VICE CHAIR ATTACKS DEMOCRATIC SEN. JOHN FETTERMAN: 'YOU’RE A MESS' However, Fetterman told the outlet in an interview, "I’m a Democrat, and I’m staying one." Fox News Digital reached out to Fetterman and Shapiro for additional comment. Fox News Digital's Lindsay Kornick and Hanna Panreck contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb949da200899a00e7cc3c Legendary singer Bonnie Tyler rushed to hospital for emergency intestinal surgery te 2026-05-06T19:21:01.614Z Legendary singer Bonnie Tyler rushed to hospital for emergency intestinal surgery Legendary pop singer, Bonnie Tyler, was rushed to the hospital in Portugal for emergency surgery. According to a statement released on the 74-year-old singer's official website, she was rushed into surgery "for emergency intestinal surgery." "We are very sorry to announce that Bonnie has been admitted to hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home, for emergency intestinal surgery," the statement read. "The surgery went well and she is now recuperating. We know that all of her family, friends, and fans will be concerned about this news and will be wishing her well for a full and swift recovery." Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, broke out into the music industry in 1976 with the release of her hit song, "Lost In France," later becoming a global superstar with hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Our for Hero." CARNIE WILSON ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL DUE TO LAP-BAND SURGERY COMPLICATIONS She remained popular in Europe throughout the 1990s and later competed in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013, representing the U.K. with the song, "Believe In Me." She continued to perform throughout the 2020s, and is currently on the Jubilee Tour, celebrating 50 years since her start in the music industry. "Touring keeps me going. I consider myself a working-class girl and I’ve never stopped working," she told The Times in January 2025. "Moving my parents from the council house where I was brought up to a cottage in Mumbles is the thing I’m most proud of, but it does feel like an achievement to still be wanted by audiences at my age. I’m pretty energetic." Although her most iconic songs were released in the 1980s, they continue to be relevant today, with "Total Eclipse of the Heart" becoming the unofficial anthem for when there is a solar or lunar eclipse. "I still get excited when I hear the song on the radio," she told "Good Morning America" in April 2024. "Every time the eclipse comes, everyone all over the world, they play 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and I never get tired of singing it." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER According to Tyler, the song was written and produced by Jim Steinman, who also often collaborated with Meat Loaf and Celine Dion. Forty-one years after the song's initial release in 1983, it went to No. 2 on the U.S. iTunes charts ahead of the total solar eclipse in April 2024, and also broke through into the YouTube’s top 100 music video chart for the first time, ranking number 84. Tyler is married to former Olympic judo competitor and real estate developer, Robert Sullivan, and has been since July 1973. The couple have no children together and split their time between their homes in Wales and Portugal. "I met my husband when I started singing in nightclubs in Swansea because he was a club manager," she told The Times. "We got married in 1973. I think the secret to our success is that we met before I was famous. We don’t have children because we left it too late to stop taking precautions, and then I had a miscarriage when I was 40." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I was unlucky but I love all my nieces and nephews," she added. "Our house in Mumbles is like Paddington station because everyone wants to come and visit Auntie Gaynor." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9474a200899a00e7cc18 Robinhood’s venture fund IPO attracted 150,000+ retail investors, CEO says te 2026-05-06T19:20:20.349Z Robinhood’s venture fund IPO attracted 150,000+ retail investors, CEO says Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says more than 150,000 retail investors joined the fintech’s new venture fund, which offers exposure to private tech companies like OpenAI, Stripe, Databricks, and Oura before they go public. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9232a200899a00e7cbd0 McDonald's $2.50 McDouble sparks backlash as Americans say fast food is no longer cheap te 2026-05-06T19:10:42.281Z McDonald's $2.50 McDouble sparks backlash as Americans say fast food is no longer cheap McDonald's is offering a $2.50 McDouble for a limited time on its McValue menu — but some customers argue the so-called "deal" highlights how far fast-food prices have climbed. "On social media, some folks have voiced their distaste for McDonald's seemingly never-ending price increases, claiming that customers are falling for the old switcheroo," The Takeout reported. "Anyone remember when McDoubles used to be 99 cents? It was only 10 years ago," a Reddit user wrote, in part. MCDONALD'S EXECUTIVE REVEALS SIMPLE MENU HACKS TO HELP CUSTOMERS PACK MORE PROTEIN INTO MEALS "Thing was a dollar, they sell billions of burgers, and I'm supposed to be impressed by $2.50?" said a commenter on X. McDonald's maintains, however, that it is committed to "delivering great value" to its fans. "Our focus has always been on listening to our customers and meeting their needs," McDonald's USA told Fox News Digital in a statement.  "That's why McValue was built as a flexible platform designed to evolve with them. The under $3 menu delivers on what they've told us matters most: consistently great prices on their favorite items and the freedom to order what they want, when they want — no bundling required." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Yet some customers are lamenting what they perceive to be decreased value on the menu. "Buy one, get one for a dollar is gone — so am I," a Reddit user wrote. "Look, it was my go-to lunch for work every single day. Quick, easy and 5 bucks for lunch. That's gone, so am I. No reason else to go. Might only be 1 person, but that's one customer gone." Others chimed in on a Reddit thread to say, "Once they get rid of 2 for 6 McMuffins, I'm not going anymore." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "They went in the wrong direction," someone else said. "Affordability is not getting less for more. I def have eaten the breakfast sandwich 2nd for $1 quite a bit and will not return until an equal or better value is offered." "With you on all of this," another commenter wrote. "Loved the chicken nuggets, and I'd do the ‘get a free fry with purchase of a drink’ — it was beautiful." The level of food price inflation between February and March 2026 "varied depending on whether the food was purchased for consumption at home or away from home," according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The Consumer Price Index for food away from home (restaurant and other food-service purchases) was 3.8% higher in March 2026 than in March 2025.  As FOX Business previously reported, the world's biggest burger chain recently launched a standardized, nationwide McValue menu featuring 10 items under $3 and a new $4 breakfast bundle. The new strategy prioritizes "predictable everyday low prices" over complex, app-only digital coupons. McDonald's said its McValue lineup has been refreshed to include more options for budget-minded eaters. "Alongside other everyday value offerings like meal deals, customers now have more options to choose from — whether they're looking for a quick snack or a complete meal," McDonald's told Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb9006a200899a00e7cb6e Trump ‘right to be outraged’ by Europe’s betrayal on Iran, says former Thatcher advisor te 2026-05-06T19:01:26.987Z Trump ‘right to be outraged’ by Europe’s betrayal on Iran, says former Thatcher advisor As President Donald Trump continues to express anger at NATO European allies for their lack of help in the war with Iran, he’s making clear their behavior comes at a cost. In the weeks during the war and since the ceasefire, the president has hit back not just with words but with definitive actions against several of those countries. On Saturday, Trump said that he would withdraw more than the initial 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as stated by the Pentagon, after Berlin’s leader denigrated the American effort to stop Iran’s regime from building a nuclear weapon. TRUMP WEIGHS PULLING US TROOPS FROM GERMANY AMID CLASH WITH CHANCELLOR OVER IRAN WAR A day earlier he said about Germany that "We're gonna cut way down. We're cutting a lot further than 5,000." The Trump administration previously announced a contraction of 5,000 troops in Germany after the country’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran’s regime "humiliated" Trump. In an apparent state of panic, Merz walked back his attack on Trump and his Iran strategy on Sunday. The chancellor wrote on X: "The United States is and will remain Germany‘s most important partner in the North Atlantic Alliance. We share a common goal: Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons." Trump ratcheted up his troop reduction number against Germany amid his comments about downsizing U.S. boots on the ground in Spain and Italy because they failed to aid America in the war against Iran. The president’s anger at Western European countries has been simmering for weeks and could lead to profound changes in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). TRUMP CRITICIZES SPAIN AMID IRAN, NATO RIFT AS PM SANCHEZ FACES QUESTIONS OVER POLITICAL MOTIVES Nile Gardiner, the director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation, told Fox News Digital, "The lack of support for the United States has been nothing less than treacherous. I think the president has the right to be outraged by the lack of support from key European allies." He said, "There is a very deep-seated cultural appeasement in Europe towards the Iranian regime that goes back many decades, and a flat-out refusal to accept the reality of the immense dangers of a nuclear-armed Iran. European leaders are sleepwalking toward destruction with this perilous path they have taken. TRUMP IS RIGHT ABOUT NATO’S WEAKNESS — THE REAL QUESTION IS HOW DOES AMERICA FIX IT "The lack of support for the United States is how far Europe has gone toward losing its moral compass. Iran is a genocidal regime that threatens to wipe Israel off the map." He noted that the Islamic Republic has killed huge numbers of its population. Gardiner, a former advisor to Lady Thatcher said, "If you listen to European leaders, it's as if the U.S. is the villain here." Merz, speaking last week in Marsberg, criticized the U.S. approach to Iran, saying Washington was being "humiliated by the Iranian leadership" and expressing hope the conflict would end "as quickly as possible." Gardiner said of Merz’s remarks that, "comments like these actually help the propaganda of the Iranian dictatorship. It is astonishing that a German chancellor would make these kinds of remarks at a time of war…and the German chancellor is giving comfort to the Iranian regime. It is disgusting." Numerous Fox News Digital press queries sent to Merz’s spokesman Stefan Kornelius were not returned. Before his announcement on the troop withdrawal from Germany, and in response to a question about reducing U.S. troops in Spain and Italy, Trump responded, "I mean, they haven't been exactly on board.  Yeah, probably. Yeah, I probably will… Italy has not been of any help to us. And Spain has been horrible. Absolutely horrible." Spain’s socialist Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez has taken a belligerent stand against the U.S. and Israeli military campaign against the Iranian regime, forbidding the U.S. from using its military bases in Spain to refuel aircraft or prepare for military action. He has decried the campaign as illegal while staying quiet on the regime’s murder of thousands of protesters and its increased drive to produce ballistic missiles and acquire nuclear weapons-grade enriched uranium. Gardiner said, "The Spanish have been the worst by a long way. At least the Germans and Italy have allowed the use of its own bases. The Spanish have refused to cooperate in any way with the war." Trump told the Italian daily Corriere della Sera last month about the country's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni that "I'm shocked at her. I thought she had courage, but I was wrong." The Europe expert, Gardiner, sees a wide gulf between how mainly Western European countries and the United States view the preservation of Western civilization, freedom, democracy and liberty. "Europe has lost both its ability and its will to fight. The United States is clearly willing to fight to defend Western civilization and the free world. Much of Europe has given up on this, especially Western Europe. It is an appeasement mindset cojoined with weakness and pacifism and also a growing acceptance by European leaders of mass migration and Islamification." He added, "Europe has fundamentally changed over the last twenty years beyond recognition, and yet Europe’s ruling elites accept it seemingly as a fact, with some notable exceptions." Trump took the United Kingdom and France in March to task for their postioning on the war against Iran. "The Country of France wouldn’t let planes headed to Israel, loaded up with military supplies, fly over French territory," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "France has been VERY UNHELPFUL with respect to the ‘Butcher of Iran,’ who has been successfully eliminated! The U.S.A. will REMEMBER!!!," he wrote. Trump also wrote, "All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you." "Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT." "You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!" Gardiner said the crisis over the Iran war shows that Europe has surrendered. The big Western Europeans have embraced "defeatism," and "they do not care. It is as simple as that. And future generations will have to pay the price for the course Europe is taking now," he said. Fox News' Brittany Miller and Solly Boussidan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8ff3a200899a00e7cb65 FBI denies investigating Atlantic journalist behind harsh piece on Kash Patel te 2026-05-06T19:01:07.119Z FBI denies investigating Atlantic journalist behind harsh piece on Kash Patel The FBI on Wednesday denied an MS NOW report that the Bureau is investigating the reporter behind a controversial "hit piece" on Director Kash Patel.  Citing two people familiar with the matter, MS NOW reported the FBI has "launched a criminal leak investigation focusing on an Atlantic magazine journalist who wrote a deeply unflattering account last month of Director Kash Patel’s work habits."  The Atlantic published a piece by reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick headlined, "The FBI Director Is MIA," which cited multiple anonymous sources telling the outlet that the FBI director had an "emotional outburst" related to difficulty logging into a computer system, has had "bouts of excessive drinking" and been absent enough to prompt security concerns. FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL FILES $250 MILLION LAWSUIT AGAINST THE ATLANTIC OVER ‘DEFAMATORY HIT PIECE’ Patel, who quickly filed a $250 million lawsuit on the "defamatory hit piece," previously told Fox News Digital, "The Atlantic's story is a lie. They were given the truth before they published, and they chose to print falsehoods anyway." The Atlantic has stood by its story and MS NOW reported that the alleged FBI probe could be used to access Fitzpatrick’s phone records and examine social media contacts.  MS NOW added that the alleged FBI investigation is "highly unusual because it did not stem from a disclosure of classified information and because it is focused on leaks to a reporter," noting that leak investigations typically look into government officials who may have disclosed state secrets or classified documents, while journalists "who receive and publish such information have typically only been involved as potential witnesses." THE ATLANTIC REPORTER BEHIND KASH PATEL REPORT SAYS SHE'S SINCE BEEN 'INUNDATED' BY SOURCES REAFFIRMING CLAIMS FBI Assistant Director for Public Affairs Ben Williamson said the MS NOW report is "false" and a journalist is not being investigated.  "The journalist is not being investigated — false. Every time there’s a publication of false claims by anonymous sources that gets called out, the media plays the victim via investigations that do not exist," Williamson posted on X.  Top Patel advisor Erica Knight dismissed the report.  However, The Atlantic called the alleged probe "an outrageous attack" on the First Amendment.  "If confirmed to be true, an FBI criminal leak investigation targeting our reporter would represent an outrageous attack on the free press and the First Amendment itself. We will defend The Atlantic staff vigorously; we will not be intimidated by illegitimate investigations or other acts of politically motivated retaliation; we will continue to cover the FBI professionally, fairly, and thoroughly; and we will continue to practice journalism in the public interest," editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg said in a statement.  KASH PATEL CLASHES WITH NBC REPORTER AT NEWS CONFERENCE OVER QUESTIONS ON LAWSUIT, ATLANTIC STORY MS NOW, which published Williamson’s denial in its report, did not immediately respond to a request for additional comment.  When reached for comment, the FBI directed Fox News Digital to Williamson’s X post.  Patel’s lawsuit states, "Defendants published the Article with actual malice, despite being expressly warned, hours before publication, that the central allegations were categorically false; despite having abundant publicly available information contradicting those allegations; despite obvious and fatal defects in their own sourcing; despite The Atlantic’s well-documented, long-running editorial animus toward Director Patel; despite a request for additional time to respond that Defendants refused to honor." The Atlantic said in a statement, "We stand by our reporting on Kash Patel, and we will vigorously defend The Atlantic and our journalists against this meritless lawsuit." Fitzpatrick has said that since her report was published, she has been "inundated" with responses, including from government officials, reaffirming her reporting.  An FBI spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital, "Doubling down on defamatory lies doesn’t make them true, despite the obsession with creating a distraction from the record-breaking, historic success of this FBI." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8fcba200899a00e7cb56 Clavicular Charged With Shooting at Alligator While Livestreaming te 2026-05-06T19:00:27.295Z Clavicular Charged With Shooting at Alligator While Livestreaming The influencer, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, fired 12 shots at the gator from an airboat in the Florida Everglades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8dd1a200899a00e7caf4 Dem House candidate faces authenticity questions after kitchen table ad omits $1.6M estate te 2026-05-06T18:52:01.804Z Dem House candidate faces authenticity questions after kitchen table ad omits $1.6M estate FIRST ON FOX: A campaign staffer for Democratic House hopeful in Montana, Ryan Busse, would not confirm or deny whether their town home was used for a campaign ad instead of Busse's four-acre $1.6 million rural estate. The ad, titled "Let's Fix It," shows Busse and his wife listening to news headlines in the kitchen of a modest town home as Busse fixes coffee.  "How much more of this are we supposed to take?" Busse asked his wife as he threw a dishtowel he was wiping his hands with on the counter next to him. In the next scene, Busse can be seen hauling road signs into a silver car as he touts his campaign message to voters and what motivates him to run. However, a review of public records, photos on real estate websites, and past interviews Busse has done at his actual home in Kalispell, Montana, suggests the residence appearing in the ad belongs to one of his staffers, Alice Collins. When Fox News Digital reached out to the Busse campaign and Collins about the matter, Collins said that "at no point in the ad do we claim it to be Ryan’s house." Neither responded to repeated inquiries asking them to confirm or deny whether the town home used in the ad was Collins' residence. BLUE STATE DEM CANDIDATE WHO MADE 'AFFORDABILITY' A KEY ISSUE IN CAMPAIGN RIPPED FOR CHARGING $13 FOR WATER Busse, a former firearms executive and failed gubernatorial candidate in 2024, says in the ad he will "fight for working people, not the wealthy," and he has campaigned on a message about affordability for the common man in a state that is one of the least affordable when it comes to owning a home. "If a candidate seeking to crusade on an affordability message feels the need to film campaign commercials away from their own home, that says a lot about the state of socialism and the demonization of prosperity in today’s Democratic Party," said Republican strategist Colin Reed. "The inauthenticity of Busse’s ad reflects a pattern we’re seeing in races across the country — America's last elites trying to hide their true identity and agenda because their policies and values don’t resonate with the values and experiences of everyday Americans," added Ashley Hayek, President of America First Works. "When candidates like Busse lie about their mansions to seem 'relatable,' it only highlights how disconnected they are from hardworking families. Voters are looking for America First policies that will improve their lives, not deception." Reed added that financial success should be "celebrated" and not something anyone feels the need to hide or conceal.  "Home ownership was once seen as a key pillar of the American dream, and anyone running for Congress would be wise to put forward policies that will make it easier for people to buy homes rather than strangle them in more red tape and an ever more expansive federal government amassing power in Washington D.C.," Reed concluded. DEM HOUSE CANDIDATE'S LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE CLASHES WITH 'WORKING-CLASS' CAMPAIGN MESSAGE In a 2024 interview, Busse and his wife, Sara, talked to KPAX-TV while Busse was in the middle of a failed bid for governor. The interview took place at his Kalispell home, where the family has enough room to raise 11 chickens and where their hunting dogs have "free rein" across the open property. On Zillow and Redfin, the residence is listed at $1.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively, but no residence evaluation is on Busse's financial disclosures because candidates are not required to disclose the value of their primary homes, just investment properties. Records from the Montana State library show Busse's Kalispell home is over 4 acres. Meanwhile, an address linked to Busse's staffer, Collins, includes a Google street view that shows what looks like the same home and silver car from the campaign ad. The home includes what appears to be very little yard space and Zillow photos of Busse's Kalispell home also show a much different kitchen than what was seen in the ad. When Fox News Digital reached out to Collins and the Busse campaign repeatedly to confirm whether they used her residence for the advertisement, Collins responded, suggesting Fox News Digital focus on "stories about the actual issues Montanans are facing," such as the "affordability crisis." Redfin ranks Montana 8th for the highest home prices in the country and, according to The Montana Free Press, median single-family home sale price in Bozeman in February was $715,000, down from a high of $898,000 in May 2023. Authenticity questions similar to those facing Busse were also raised during Virginia GOP candidate Derrick Anderson's campaign in 2024 to take over current Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's House seat she vacated to run for higher office. While he was running, Anderson posted a campaign photo of himself beaming next to a woman and three kids, along with another showing them dining at a table together as a group. Some thought the images suggested the woman was his wife and the kids his own, but the Republican candidate was actually newly engaged with no kids and lived alone with his dog, per his campaign website, according to reporting from the New York Post at the time. His staff blasted critics for misconstruing the images of Anderson taking photos with female supporters and their kids. Anderson ultimately lost to the current House Rep from Virginia's 7th Congressional District, Democrat Eugene Vindman. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8dbda200899a00e7caeb Sophie Cunningham tells Angel Reese to 'move on' after she reposted boyfriend dunking on rumored ex te 2026-05-06T18:51:41.956Z Sophie Cunningham tells Angel Reese to 'move on' after she reposted boyfriend dunking on rumored ex There are NBA playoff rivalries. And then there are… love triangles. Sophie Cunningham weighed in this week on the increasingly messy saga involving Angel Reese, her current boyfriend Wendell Carter Jr. and her rumored ex, Jalen Duren. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The drama started during the first-round playoff series between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons, when Reese reposted a video to her Instagram story showing Carter Jr. dunking on Duren. That move immediately went viral online, with plenty of fans interpreting it as Reese taking a shot at Duren. And now Cunningham has entered the chat. During the latest episode of her "Show Me Something" podcast, Cunningham and her co-host, West Wilson, discussed the whole situation after their producer brought up Reese reposting the dunk video. "Something had to have happened for [Reese] to keep, I don't know, wanting to embarrass him in some way," Cunningham said. When Wilson suggested maybe "nothing happened," Cunningham fired back: "But then move on! Worry about the current boyfriend." Fair point, Sophie. FEVER STAR SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SAYS SPORTS MEDIA NEEDS 'MORE HONESTY' The whole thing somehow escalated even further in Game 7, when Pistons fans started chanting "Angel Reese" at Carter Jr. during Detroit’s blowout win over Orlando. Brutal — especially considering Duren and the Pistons advanced to the second round while Carter Jr. headed home for the offseason. For her part, Reese hasn’t publicly responded to either the chants or Cunningham’s comments. Still, the WNBA off-the-court discourse remains undefeated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8daaa200899a00e7cae2 Obama branded 'classless moron' for AG jab at Trump as 'wingman' comments resurface te 2026-05-06T18:51:22.412Z Obama branded 'classless moron' for AG jab at Trump as 'wingman' comments resurface The White House called former President Barack Obama "a classless moron" suffering from "a severe and debilitating case of Trump Derangement Syndrome" after Obama launched a thinly-veiled criticism at President Donald Trump by saying a president should not direct the attorney general to prosecute individuals. "He is a total disgrace for all the division he has sowed upon this country, and history will not judge him well," White House spokesperson Davis Ingle said of the former president. "The only special interest guiding the Trump Administration’s decision-making is the best interest of the American people. Only pathetic trainwrecks like Stephen Colbert would waste their time interviewing one of the worst presidents in history on his failing show." Obama made the remark during an interview with "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert, who asked what restrictions should be placed on presidential power. Obama’s Tuesday appearance comes during the show’s final weeks. "The White House shouldn’t be able to direct the Attorney General to go around prosecuting whoever the president wants prosecuted," Obama said. "The idea is that the attorney general is the people’s lawyer, it’s not the president’s consiglieri." OBAMA LAUGHS AS HE HINTS COLBERT COULD PERFORM BETTER THAN TRUMP AS PRESIDENT, SAYS 'BAR HAS CHANGED' "You can’t have a situation in which whoever’s in charge of the government starts using that to go after the political enemies and reward their friends, right?" Obama continued. Obama discussed his relationship with Attorney General Eric Holder, who served in his administration for six years. He said he consulted with Holder regularly, but only on "broader policy issues." "That's different than who do you charge, what case do you bring," Obama said. Trump supporters on social media criticized Obama's comments, pointing to previous remarks by Holder describing their close relationship. In a 2013 radio interview with Tom Joyner, Holder described himself as Obama's "wing-man" when answering a question about his plans to leave the administration. OBAMA SAYS MOTIVE UNCLEAR DESPITE MANIFESTO OUTLINING ALLEGED TARGETS IN WHCD SHOOTING "I’m still enjoying what I’m doing, there’s still work to be done.  I’m still the President’s wing-man, so I’m there with my boy.  So we’ll see," Holder said. During Holder's tenure as attorney general, he was held in contempt by the House for failing to produce documents related to an investigation into Operation Fast and Furious, an operation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that led to Mexican drug cartels gaining access to illegal guns. Holder has previously faced scrutiny for opting against seeking criminal prosecution, but he was never accused of pursuing criminal charges on Obama's behalf. Obama's remarks come as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche indicted former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening the president's life based on an Instagram post showing a seashell formation spelling out "86-47," a reference to removing Trump from office. The latest charges follow the dismissal of previous charges brought against Comey by the Justice Department last year. TRUMP PRESSED ON WHETHER HE ORDERED DOJ TO TARGET JAMES COMEY, JOHN BOLTON, LETITIA JAMES Aside from Comey, several of Trump's other political foes have been indicted, including former national security adviser John Bolton and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The Justice Department has also opened criminal investigations into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Trump posted a message on Truth Social in September directly addressed to former Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting that she prosecute several of his political foes. "Pam: I have reviewed over 30 statements and posts saying that, essentially, ‘same old story as last time, all talk, no action. Nothing is being done," Trump wrote. "What about Comey, Adam ‘Shifty’ Schiff, Leticia??? They’re all guilty as hell, but nothing is going to be done." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8d96a200899a00e7cad9 Fetterman calls NYC protesters 'pro-Hezbollah/Hamas,' puts own Democratic Party on blast te 2026-05-06T18:51:02.800Z Fetterman calls NYC protesters 'pro-Hezbollah/Hamas,' puts own Democratic Party on blast Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., described protesters who demonstrated in New York City on Tuesday as "Pro-Hezbollah / Hamas s[---]heads," and indicated that the Democratic Party should speak out against them. "Mob of Pro-Hezbollah / Hamas s[---]heads raging against law enforcement and terrorizing the NYC Jewish community near a synagogue and day care," Fetterman wrote in a Wednesday post on X. "Where’s my party’s condemnation?" he added. ANTI-ISRAEL AGITATORS CLASH WITH NYPD OFFICERS NEAR SYNAGOGUE Fetterman made the comments when sharing a post on X that featured video footage in which people could be heard engaging in what sounded like an anti-Zionist chant. The Forward reported that a spokesperson for Park East indicated that the synagogue had rented space for the Great Israeli Real Estate Event. "Park East Synagogue remains steadfast in our commitment to peaceful worship, and we are grateful for the NYPD's tireless efforts in protecting the community of our historic landmark synagogue," a Park East Synagogue spokesperson said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. JOHN FETTERMAN BREAKS WITH PARTY OVER 'ORGY OF SOCIALISM' MAY DAY PROTESTS Fetterman is a staunch supporter of Israel. "In the face of consistent attacks, past and present, our special ally and its people have shown true strength and resilience," he declared in a post on X last month. "Israel: I’m proud to stand on the right side of history, and this voice and vote will never waver. Happy Independence Day!" he declared. ANTISEMITIC VIOLENCE ESCALATES AS DEADLY WEAPON ATTACKS SURGE IN 2025: REPORT In a March post, the senator declared, "As a Democrat, I’m deeply proud to stand with Israel through the horror of 10/07. I’m deeply proud of our military and what they’ve accomplished in Epic Fury. Picking country over party is never wrong." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8d83a200899a00e7cad0 Former MLB pitcher accuses Gerrit Cole of intentionally hitting minor league batter after giving up homer te 2026-05-06T18:50:43.075Z Former MLB pitcher accuses Gerrit Cole of intentionally hitting minor league batter after giving up homer New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole hit a batter during a rehab assignment start on Tuesday night. It happens, but this particular plunking by Cole may have had some intention behind it. Cole is still trying to work his way back to The Show after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2025, which resulted in him throwing zero pitches for New York last season. AARON JUDGE WANTS JOHN STERLING'S ICONIC VICTORY CALL PLAYED AFTER EVERY YANKEES HOME WIN The 35-year-old took the bump for High-A Hudson Valley on Tuesday, and let's just say things didn't exactly go as well as he would have liked. Cole gave up five earned runs and seven hits in 4.1 innings of work. Two of those seven hits were home runs, one of which came courtesy of Caleb Bonemer in the second at-bat of Hudson Valley's contest against Winston-Salem. Bonemer, a Chicago White Sox prospect, hit a no-doubt homer off of what was just Cole's fifth pitch of the game. After he connected for a single in his second at-bat against Cole, he then stepped to the dish in the fifth inning and wore a 97 mph heater for the team. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! With it being the first pitch of the at-bat and the baseball connected with Bonemer relatively high on his body, it didn't make for great optics for Cole. As a clip of the play made its rounds on social media, former MLB pitcher Seth McClung got a hold of it and did not hesitate in accusing Cole of intentionally hitting Bonemer. It is highly unlikely that we'll ever know whether Cole intentionally hit Bonemer, but it's fair to assume the six-time All-Star wasn't in the best of moods when the batter stepped into the box. Continuing the grind of trying to return to the Yankees and giving up moonshot home runs to young prospects in High-A ball can make for a short fuse. Cole's numbers in his four total starts across High-A and AA this season have not been stellar, as he's posted a 5.79 ERA and 0-1 record in 18.2 innings of action. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8b68a200899a00e7ca6f Florida man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump, Rubio and Bondi te 2026-05-06T18:41:44.965Z Florida man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump, Rubio and Bondi Nathaniel Sanders II, 32, is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former Attorney General Pam Bondi, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida announced Tuesday. Sanders, who appeared in federal court Monday, allegedly sent numerous social media posts between January and April that threatened to kill the three leaders. Sanders allegedly threatened to bomb the White House and mentioned first lady Melania Trump in social media posts while referencing the fact that he owned a gun, according to a criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of Florida. "Imma bomb the (expletive) White House," he posted on X, according to the complaint. FAA EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH ALLEGEDLY THREATENING TO KILL PRESIDENT TRUMP IN EMAIL TO WHITE HOUSE "I don't know what to do Melania, like, all I got is a gun. It's the only thing I can use now is a gun," Sanders said in a video posted to Instagram, per the complaint. Another video allegedly targeted Rubio. "Like when I get my hands on him, I'm gonna hurt him. Simple as that," Sanders said. "Threats against public officials are not political speech," U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones said in a statement. SUSPECT WITH LENGTHY RAP SHEET ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED PAM BONDI 'MURDER-FOR-HIRE' SCHEME: FBI "They are serious federal crimes that endanger public safety and the rule of law. The complaint alleges that this defendant repeatedly threatened to assassinate the President of the United States and other senior officials," he added. "Those allegations will now be tested in court. Our Office will continue working with the U.S. Secret Service and our law enforcement partners to investigate threats, protect public officials, and ensure that those who violate federal law are held accountable." The U.S. attorney's office charged Sanders with threatening the president of the United States and transmitting threats in interstate commerce. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. Investigations into his threats involve the United States Secret Service (USSS), U.S. Capitol Police, U.S. Diplomatic Security Service and Miami Beach Police Department. "Making threats against the President of the United States is a federal crime, and we treat it with the seriousness it deserves every time," Special Agent in Charge Michael Townsend of the U.S. Secret Service, Miami Field Office also said. "It does not matter where the threat is made or what platform is used, our agents will identify you, investigate you, and work alongside our federal and local partners to bring charges when appropriate. We remain relentless in our mission to protect the President and to act swiftly against anyone who puts others at risk." Sanders' arrest was the result of a protected intelligence investigation which highlighted the efficacy of the Secret Service to identify threats "before they can make a plan," a Secret Service spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital contacted the U.S. Attorney for Florida's Southern District for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8b55a200899a00e7ca66 Internet erupts after CA Dem on debate stage 'admits quiet part out loud' on immigration te 2026-05-06T18:41:25.114Z Internet erupts after CA Dem on debate stage 'admits quiet part out loud' on immigration Former Rep. Katie Porter, a Democratic candidate in California’s crowded gubernatorial primary, is facing backlash after saying illegal immigrants are driving population growth in the state — a claim long advanced by Republicans. "The job of the California governor is to protect every single Californian," Porter said after being asked if she would work with federal authorities to deport illegal immigrants at Tuesday's California gubernatorial debate. "The sanctuary state policy is designed to make sure that our state resources, the taxpayer dollars, the public servants that we have, are focusing on doing their jobs — which is not cooperating with the federal immigration authorities." "These are Californians, they contribute to our economy, they pay taxes, and they’re one of the only ways that our state has been growing in recent years," Porter said of illegal immigrants. Gunther Eagleman, a popular right-wing X account, accused Porter of saying "the quiet part out loud," by stating that illegal immigrants have mitigated population decline in California. KATIE PORTER INTERVIEW GOES VIRAL AS JOURNALISTS MARVEL AT DEMOCRAT'S MELTDOWN  Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have accused Democrats of resisting efforts to deport illegal immigrants because it could cost them seats in the House of Representatives. Illegal immigrants counted by the Census help determine the total number of House seats a given state is entitled to when the chamber is reapportioned every ten years. "So she's saying Cali has too many seats in the House?" another X user said in response to Porter’s comment. While Trump and others have attempted to add a citizenship question to the Census in an effort to remove non-citizens from calculations determining the number of House seats each state has, the Constitution does not mention citizenship status in relation to congressional apportionment. NEW POLL REVEALS MAJORITY OF CALIFORNIANS OPPOSE THIS KEY BENEFIT FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS "California is cooked: Katie Porter says criminal illegal aliens are ‘one of the only ways California has been growing in recent years," Republican communications operative Steve Guest wrote on X. "Democrats have been in total control of [California] for the past 16 years." An estimated 400,000 illegal immigrants entered California from 2021 to 2023, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. Between July 2021 and July 2023, California’s overall population grew by just under 20,000, per data published by the California Department of Finance. "Thats because all the billionaires, millionaires big business and anyone that can afford it is leaving [California] faster than you pouring a pot of boiling hot potatoes on your ex partners head," one X account wrote, responding to Porter and alluding to an allegation of domestic violence against the gubernatorial candidate. SKYROCKETING HEALTHCARE BUDGET FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS HAUNTS BLUE STATE TAXPAYERS  California saw a net population loss of 215,542 from domestic migration in 2025, compared to a net gain of 125,473 from foreign migration that same year, according to the state’s Department of Finance. Migration out of California has cost the state billions of dollars per year in tax revenue, according to California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office. Other critics seized on Porter’s assertion that illegal immigrants benefit California’s economy. "If you think the best way to promote economic growth involves letting in illegal aliens, you’re doing it wrong," Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, wrote.  California's illegal immigrants paid roughly $8.5 billion in state and local taxes during 2022, according to an estimate from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. Conservative critics argue that illegal immigrants consume more than that in public services, such as education and subsidized healthcare, though the costs of such things are difficult to quantify. Some studies, including a report recently published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, have also found that illegal immigration causes the cost of living to go up by increasing demand for housing.  "I contained myself well I think," Sheriff Chad Bianco, one of the two Republicans who participated in the gubernatorial debate, chimed in. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8b41a200899a00e7ca5d American cruise ship passenger dies during stop at island vacation hot spot te 2026-05-06T18:41:05.409Z American cruise ship passenger dies during stop at island vacation hot spot A trip to Bahamian paradise ended in tragedy for an American cruise ship passenger. Police confirmed that an 83-year-old American tourist has died in an apparent drowning. Preliminary reports suggest it happened when the man was snorkeling in the Bahamas. According to a release from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the incident happened Sunday afternoon on Norwegian Cruise Line's private island, Great Stirrup Cay. CARNIVAL CRUISE PASSENGER, 67, FOUND DEAD WHILE SNORKELING OFF THE COAST OF AUSTRALIA DURING EXCURSION The Norwegian Getaway ship docked on the island at 8 a.m. on May 3, and disembarked later that day at 5 p.m. as part of a three-day round-trip cruise, according to CruiseMapper. ARGENTINA INVESTIGATORS ZERO IN ON POSSIBLE ORIGIN POINT OF HANTAVIRUS IN DEADLY CRUISE OUTBREAK The victim's son told police he separated from his father as the pair were in the water. He called for help when he saw his father was no longer moving — and was without his snorkel mask, according to police. In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Norwegian said, "We are saddened by the passing of one of our guests who became unresponsive while snorkeling in the ocean. Our medical team and local emergency responders provided immediate assistance. Unfortunately, the guest was unable to be revived. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8b2da200899a00e7ca54 Pirro reveals what suspect in Secret Service shootout allegedly shouted before opening fire by White House te 2026-05-06T18:40:45.572Z Pirro reveals what suspect in Secret Service shootout allegedly shouted before opening fire by White House The Texas man who allegedly shot a civilian while exchanging gunfire with the Secret Service near the Washington Monument on Monday shouted "F--- the White House" while being transported to the hospital, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro revealed Tuesday. "One of the things that he said on the way to the hospital was 'F the White House' and 'kill me, kill me, kill me' three times, but he was very clear, F the White House," Pirro told ABC News in a Tuesday night interview. Officials charged 45-year-old Michael Marx with three criminal charges after he allegedly engaged in a shootout with the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) near the Washington Monument on Monday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announced Wednesday. SECRET SERVICE OFFICERS SHOOT ARMED INDIVIDUAL NEAR WHITE HOUSE Authorities say Marx fired a weapon at Secret Service officers after one agent noticed him concealing a firearm and began a pursuit. After officers issued verbal commands to Marx, he allegedly began to flee before turning and discharging his firearm. His shot missed the Secret Service officers and struck a civilian witness in the leg, the U.S. attorney's office said. That civilian was a child, according to Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn. Secret Service returned fire, striking Marx in the hand, left arm and upper abdomen, according to prosecutors. Officers rendered aid, and he was transported to the hospital, officials said. Marx, a Texas native, faces charges of assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon, using and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Pirro's office announced. "We will prove this defendant carried an illegal firearm into the heart of Washington, D.C., opened fire at Secret Service officers near a crowded intersection, and shot an innocent bystander who was simply crossing the street with his family," Pirro said in a statement. The dramatic exchange occurred at the same moment that Vice President JD Vance was departing the White House in a motorcade running down the same street where officers first spotted Marx. "My office will pursue the most serious charges available against anyone who brings gun violence to our streets, particularly when that violence unfolds steps from the seat of our government and the path of the Vice President of the United States.," Pirro concluded. Investigators said they recovered a Sig Sauer P365 handgun loaded with 9mm ammunition from the scene. Marx is not licensed to carry a firearm in Washington, D.C., according to the U.S. attorney's office. Investigators also discovered at least two aliases Marx allegedly goes by: Patrick Michael and Michael Zavici. Fox News Digital contacted Pirro's office, Vance's office and the U.S. Secret Service for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb898da200899a00e7ca1b Lottery ticket worth $20K sold in Goodyear te 2026-05-06T18:33:49.499Z Lottery ticket worth $20K sold in Goodyear A $20,000 Mega Millions ticket sold at a Goodyear 7-Eleven remains unclaimed, according to lottery officials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8979a200899a00e7ca12 Sheriff: Up to $175,000 in merchandise stolen from truck in just 11 minutes te 2026-05-06T18:33:29.530Z Sheriff: Up to $175,000 in merchandise stolen from truck in just 11 minutes The thieves gained entry into the truck after the driver parked at a rest stop off of Interstate 40 in Arizona, according to the sheriff's office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8939a200899a00e7c9ff LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino and Flagstaff softball teams shift to elimination bracket in state tournament te 2026-05-06T18:32:25.960Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino and Flagstaff softball teams shift to elimination bracket in state tournament A look at how local teams have fared recently. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8922a200899a00e7c9d5 Anti-war protester hauled down from 168-foot DC bridge after 6-day stunt, police file multiple charges te 2026-05-06T18:32:02.384Z Anti-war protester hauled down from 168-foot DC bridge after 6-day stunt, police file multiple charges An anti-war and anti-AI protester who ascended one of the tallest bridges in Washington, D.C., was arrested by authorities Wednesday after camping out atop the landmark for nearly a week. Guido Reichstadter was safely removed from the bridge and is charged with crowding, obstructing or incommoding, unlawful entry and failing to obey an officer, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) told Fox News Digital. Reichstadter, 45, a former jeweler and math student, climbed the 168-foot bridge Friday night and previously told Fox News Digital he planned to stay there "until the war is ended." 'PRO-LIFE SPIDERMAN' SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR CLIMBING LAS VEGAS SPHERE However, on Tuesday, he posted on X that his water ran out Sunday and he planned on returning to the ground Wednesday morning. "I'll probably be going to jail for a while when I get down," Reichstadter wrote in the post. "I hope that this action has offered something to motivate and inspire you, and that it can serve as fuel for greater commitment and action in the cause of peace and in the fight for our future." FOX 5 D.C. reported he began his dismount at about 9 a.m. local time, with firefighters and emergency crews using equipment to assist. EX-DOJ WORKER ACCUSED OF HURLING SANDWICH THAT ‘EXPLODED’ ON FEDERAL OFFICER CLAIMS IT WAS PROTEST, NOT CRIME He appeared to use an internal passageway inside the bridge during his dismount, the outlet reported. Video showed Reichstadter traveling back to the ground in the basket of a fire department ladder truck before he was ushered into an ambulance. MPD declined Fox News Digital's request for the total cost and amount of resources expended during the six-day incident. FBI RAIDS TEXAS HOME OF SUSPECT ACCUSED OF THROWING MOLOTOV COCKTAIL AT SAM ALTMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO HOUSE The activist, who was protesting the war with Iran and AI development, told Fox News Digital he quit his job to protest because he has two children. "I've lived a full life. I've been married, I've been in love, I've had a career. I don't know if they're gonna have that," he said. "And that's the most important thing in the world to me, is their future and the future of the whole human race." Reichstadter described the state of AI development as "dire," saying he believes the goal of frontier AI companies is "to create AI systems which vastly outperform human cognitive capabilities in every respect." ASRA NOMANI: IRAN’S IDEOLOGICAL FOOT SOLDIERS WAGE PROXY WAR IN AMERICA He also condemned Congress for its alleged inaction in relation to the war with Iran, though he noted he does not believe the U.S. or any other country should have nuclear weapons. "I'm not making excuses, or under any illusions that it is not an autocratic regime which has committed atrocities on its own people, but the path to a safe future does not involve nuclear weapons held by any state," he said. Though Reichstadter's protest coincided with "May Day" protests," he said he is not involved in the movement. He was previously arrested on charges related to AI protests in California. He was twice arrested for protesting on OpenAI’s San Francisco campus, and arrested again in 2025 for violating a judge’s order not to return. Court records show he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor unlawful entry charge, receiving a suspended 90‑day sentence, 18 months of probation and a $50 fine, FOX 5 reported. Fox News Digital's Robert McGreevy contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb890ea200899a00e7c9cc Shift in cancer screening guidance has experts clashing over new guidance te 2026-05-06T18:31:42.928Z Shift in cancer screening guidance has experts clashing over new guidance Most women gear up for their first annual mammogram at age 40 to screen for breast cancer – but some experts are questioning whether this is too soon and too frequent. The American College of Physicians (ACP) recently released new guidance for breast cancer screening based on risk, which was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The updated guidance suggests that all average-risk, asymptomatic females between 50 and 74 years old should undergo mammograms every two years. ACTRESS REVEALS HOW CANCER TEST THAT SAVED HER LIFE LED TO SURPRISING FAMILY DISCOVERY Those who are between 40 and 49 years of age are encouraged to discuss their risk of breast cancer with a doctor, weighing the potential benefits and harms of screening. The ACP cautioned that unnecessary screening can produce false positive results, psychological distress, over-diagnosis, over-treatment, additional testing and radiation exposure. Women 75 and older who are asymptomatic and average-risk, as well as those with limited life expectancy, can discuss with their doctors about halting screening, the ACP added. "This is because the benefits of screening beyond age 74 are reduced or uncertain, while potential harms, such as over-diagnosis, become more likely with increasing age," they stated. For patients who have dense breasts, the ACP encourages doctors to consider supplemental digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), often called 3D mammography. STEALTH BREAST CANCER THAT HIDES FROM SCANS TARGETED IN BREAKTHROUGH TECH "Decisions should consider potential benefits and harms, radiation exposure, availability, patient values and preferences, and cost," the group wrote. "However, ACP advises against using supplemental MRI or ultrasound for screening in this population." This guidance was backed by ACP’s Clinical Guidelines Committee, which defined "average-risk" as women who do not have a personal breast cancer history or diagnosis of a high-risk breast lesion, BRCA 1 or 2 genetic mutation, another familial breast cancer risk syndrome, or history of high-dose radiation therapy to the chest at a young age. Jason M. Goldman, MD, president of ACP, commented in a statement that screening for breast cancer is "essential and should be guided by the best available evidence." "ACP developed this guidance to provide physicians and females with the information they need to make breast cancer screening decisions, including when to start and discontinue, how often to screen and which methods to use for screening," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES In an interview with Fox News Digital, Lauren Carcas, MD, medical oncologist with Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, scrutinized these new guidelines, saying they "add to the confusion of screening recommendations." "Generally, this recommendation is based on a risk-based screening approach to determine who needs more frequent and/or aggressive screening versus who could safely space out screening frequency," she said. WHERE YOU LIVE COULD SHAPE YOUR RISK OF CANCER MORTALITY, STUDY SUGGESTS "Doing so implies that all women have equal access to individualized discussions and nuanced risk-assessment through either their primary care or gynecologic physicians." These biennial screening recommendations could "potentially widen disparities and increase the likelihood of missing cancer in the populations that are already impacted by barriers to care," according to Carcas. The new recommendation differs from the other institutes like the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American College of Radiology/Society of Breast Imaging, which call for annual mammography screenings, typically starting at age 40. The screening interval "remains the most consequential disagreement between all of the medical societies and the screening task force," Carcas noted. "All major U.S. societies agree that mammography screening should be available starting at age 40," she said. "However, by age 25, all women should undergo a formal breast cancer risk assessment in order to direct their ongoing screening." Carcas also challenged ACP’s recommendation against supplemental MRI and ultrasounds for women with dense breast tissue, in favor of only using DBT. "The radiologic societies very strongly recommend the addition and consideration of breast ultrasound and/or MRI for more complete and accurate imaging," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Women who have a 20% or higher lifetime risk of developing breast cancer are considered high-risk, according to Carcas, and should undergo annual screening with supplemental ultrasound and MRI consideration. "For the average-risk woman, the conversation will be more nuanced between the patient and her physician," she said. "Depending on the individual's preference and the recommendation of her gynecologist or primary care, the patient would screen with mammogram on an annual basis or biennially, per shared-decision making." Carcas pointed to a "gap in evidence" regarding mortality risk between annual and biennial screening, as there has not been a randomized controlled trial investigating the difference between the two. "Most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer would certainly be grateful to have it diagnosed at an earlier stage, when there is less likely need for chemotherapy and other aggressive modalities of treatment," she said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The doctor said she still plans to recommend annual screenings to her patients and to offer ultrasounds and MRIs to those who require it. "I remain hopeful that this new recommendation from ACP will not alter insurance coverage for patients undergoing screening, particularly in light of the differing recommendations among medical societies," Carcas added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb88fba200899a00e7c9c3 DOJ opens investigation into Soros-backed DA accused of shielding illegal immigrants from consequences te 2026-05-06T18:31:23.472Z DOJ opens investigation into Soros-backed DA accused of shielding illegal immigrants from consequences FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Justice launched a civil rights investigation Wednesday into an embattled Virginia prosecutor over allegations his office has given preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants, escalating scrutiny of Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano. DOJ Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dhillon said in a letter first obtained by Fox News Digital that the department is examining whether Descano’s office violated federal law by weighing "immigration consequences" in charging decisions and plea deals, which the department said could amount to unequal treatment of defendants. "I have authorized a full investigation to determine whether the [Office of the Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney] has engaged in unlawful discrimination in violation of Title VI and the Safe Streets Act," Dhillon said, noting that both "prohibit recipients of Federal financial assistance from discriminating based upon race, color, or national origin." Dhillon said the investigation was based on a 2020 Fairfax policy about prosecutorial decisions that instructs prosecutors to weigh what could happen to immigrants charged or convicted of crimes, including consequences such as deportation. Dhillon said her office was looking at whether Descano's office is "engaged in a pattern or practice of depriving persons of rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States." SOROS-BACKED DA'S LAX ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION POLICIES LED TO 'PREVENTABLE' BUS STOP STABBING MURDER: COMPLAINT Descano, the progressive top cop in Virginia’s most populous county, has drawn criticism from Republicans and faced congressional scrutiny because of his policies perceived to extend leniency to illegal immigrants. He first gained national attention from the murder of Stephanie Minter at a Fairfax bus stop in 2026. The suspect, a Sierra Leone national named Abdul Jalloh, had more than two dozen prior arrests, and as details about the case surfaced, Descano’s office was found to have repeatedly dropped violent charges against Jalloh and ignored warnings that he was dangerous. Fox News Digital reached out to Descano’s office for comment. This is a developing story check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb88d1a200899a00e7c9a1 DOJ says ransomware gang tapped into Russian government databases te 2026-05-06T18:30:41.679Z DOJ says ransomware gang tapped into Russian government databases U.S. prosecutors said a ransomware gang fueled Russian government corruption, and allowed the gang's leaders to avoid paying taxes and dodge the country's military draft. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb88bda200899a00e7c998 How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman te 2026-05-06T18:30:21.837Z How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman Cutthroat negotiations between startup founders are rarely shared so publicly, especially when a company becomes as world-changing as OpenAI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb867da200899a00e7c7f3 Rideshare driver arrested in alleged scheme targeting Ivy League students for sex: prosecutors te 2026-05-06T18:20:45.021Z Rideshare driver arrested in alleged scheme targeting Ivy League students for sex: prosecutors A New Jersey rideshare driver has landed behind bars after authorities say he allegedly harassed Princeton University students and attempted to lure them into his car for sex.  Dimario Wynter, 28, of Spotswood, is charged with two counts of harassment and luring, and one count of disorderly conduct, according to a press release from the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office.  The first alleged incident occurred around noon on April 16, after a Princeton University student told authorities she was walking on Prospect Avenue when an individual driving a black Jeep Patriot pulled over to ask for directions, prosecutors said.  As the pair was talking, the individual allegedly handed the student a $100 bill and exited the vehicle before he "walked quickly toward her and demanded a sexual act," according to authorities. LYFT DRIVER ACCUSED OF BRUTAL BACKSEAT ATTACK, THREATENING TO KILL PASSENGER DURING RIDE The student subsequently dropped the money and fled the area.  One day later, on April 17, a second Princeton University student was walking on Ivy Lane around 9:30 a.m. when an individual driving a dark van or SUV pulled over to ask for directions, the press release said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS The individual then allegedly handed the student a $100 bill and asked her to leave with him, causing the victim to return the money. The suspect subsequently fled the area, according to prosecutors.  An investigation into the two incidents led authorities to name Wynter as a suspect, while also revealing that he is employed as a driver for Lyft. "We take reports like this extremely seriously, and the driver has been permanently removed from the platform," a Lyft spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "We stand ready to assist law enforcement with their investigation."  Wynter was taken into custody on April 30, and later released pending future court appearances, prosecutors said.  Fox News Digital reached out to Lyft, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office and Princeton University for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb844aa200899a00e7c786 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs viewership surges as hockey rides wave from US Olympic gold medal te 2026-05-06T18:11:22.832Z NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs viewership surges as hockey rides wave from US Olympic gold medal In February, we asked whether the NHL could capitalize on America’s renewed interest in hockey in hockey after Team USA’s Olympic gold medal victory. The answer is yes. The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs averaged 1.2 million viewers across ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS and truTV, up nearly 70% from last year. While Nielsen’s updated Big Data + Panel methodology has increased live sports averages, estimates put that bump at roughly 5% to 10%. The NHL’s surge goes well beyond any measurement changes. For comparison, that is not the case for the NBA playoffs. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The NHL has steadily built momentum since the Olympics. The first eight nationally televised games after the break averaged 603,000 viewers across ABC, ESPN and TNT, a 23% increase from the league’s pre-Olympic average. The Olympic finale reminded Americans how thrilling hockey can be. The playoffs have reinforced it. Few sports match hockey’s pace, chaos, and physicality. In many ways, it is the closest thing to football, America’s true pastime. Its intensity and passion are unmatched. Distribution matters as well. The Stanley Cup Playoffs remain widely available on traditional television. Fans do not need multiple streaming subscriptions to follow the postseason, unlike in the NBA. That aligns with audience sentiment. A Fox News national survey in March found that 72% of fans are frustrated with streaming and believe major sporting events should remain on free broadcast television. NBA PLAYOFFS RATINGS ARE NOT ACTUALLY THE HIGHEST IN 33 YEARS, AS REPORTED The sport’s culture also works in its favor. The conversation is not dominated by manufactured outrage or endless hot takes and race-baiting. The players are generally more focused on winning than on building personal brands on social media. That said, hockey likely has a ceiling in the United States. The sport is less accessible than football, baseball or basketball. Ice time is limited, equipment is expensive, and there are far fewer rinks than fields or gyms. Due to these structural disadvantages, hockey will never surpass football, basketball or baseball in overall popularity in America. However, it can still be bigger than it has been. We are seeing that now. The next step is building stars. In a fragmented, algorithm-driven media environment, individual stardom drives interest. The NHL has lagged here for years. Fortunately, the league has marketable talent in Connor McDavid, Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes, Connor Hellebuyck and Connor Bedard. It just has to market them properly. Ultimately, for the first time in nearly a decade, hockey feels like a real factor in the American zeitgeist. It started with the Olympics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb840ca200899a00e7c75a AI evaluation startup Braintrust confirms breach, tells every customer to rotate sensitive keys te 2026-05-06T18:10:20.465Z AI evaluation startup Braintrust confirms breach, tells every customer to rotate sensitive keys Braintrust, a startup that makes an “operating system for engineers building AI software,” notified customers that hackers broke into one of its Amazon cloud environments, and is asking customers to rotate their API keys. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8212a200899a00e7c712 Sabres favored to win Game 1 as Canadiens face fatigue after grueling seven-game series with Lightning te 2026-05-06T18:01:54.510Z Sabres favored to win Game 1 as Canadiens face fatigue after grueling seven-game series with Lightning I've said it pretty much every year, but the NHL Playoffs are awesome. I don't really follow hockey all that much during the regular season. I follow it enough to sporadically bet on it, but of the big four, it is the one that I am the least confident in. I've been surprisingly successful some years, but this hasn't been the best one for me. So, I guess my advice here is to tread with caution as I share my bet with you on the Canadiens vs. Sabres game. The Montreal Canadiens took out one of the biggest favorites in the sport in the first round. They were able to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games. This was an interesting series as the two teams alternated wins. None of the games were decided by more than one goal, either. Four of the seven games also went to overtime. To say this was a battle for Montreal would be an understatement. Kudos to their team for persevering through it and coming out to live for a second round of the playoffs. For the season, the team scored 3.40 goals per game and allowed 3.06 goals per game. I always find it interesting, but they allowed more shots than they've taken on average. They went 24-9-8 on the road this season, one of the better marks in the league, and they won three games on the road in the first round. I expect them to put Jakub Dobes in the net once again after he started all seven games against Tampa Bay. He was 29-10-4 with a 2.78 goals allowed on average per game. He had a strong .901 save percentage in the regular season. In the postseason, he upped that to .923 and allowed no more than three goals in any game. The Buffalo Sabres went 50-23-9 for the season, looking like one of the best teams in the league. They were solid at home, going 26-10-5 in their home arena. In the opening round, the team took down the Boston Bruins in six games. They had a significantly easier time than the Canadiens. In three of their wins, they took them down by at least two goals. Even in the two losses, they were rather competitive. They lost Game 2 by a score of 4-2, and Game five 2-1. Both of their losses at home are a bit concerning. SABRES WIN FIRST PLAYOFF GAME IN 15 YEARS IN DRAMATIC FASHION, STUN BRUINS WITH EPIC THIRD PERIOD COMEBACK Still, this is a team that has a lot going for it. Scoring 20 goals in six games means that this offense is firing on all cylinders. They made a major adjustment for the team by taking starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen out of the net after the first two games. They turned to Alex Lyon in Game 3, and he rewarded them with a total of five goals allowed in five games. He didn't allow a goal on seven attempts when he came in for Luukkonen in Game 2. The playoffs are not a time for teams to worry about feelings. Pulling their starting goalie, who had done so much for them, needed to happen if Buffalo wanted to win the series. Lyon delivered and will be in the net until he cools off. The Sabres are playing with a ton of confidence at the moment, but they've looked a bit rough at home. The Canadiens have to be rather exhausted after winning that first-round series. That was a grueling battle, and every game was tight. I don't think that's the type of game they want to play in this one. They were lucky to get a bit of extra rest. I expect the Sabres to win this game. They are the looser team, their goalie looks great, and the offense has been rolling. Give me Buffalo to win the opener as the Canadiens try to take a breath after getting out of the first round. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb81fea200899a00e7c709 'Crocodile Dundee' star Paul Hogan's 27-year-old son arrested on domestic battery charge te 2026-05-06T18:01:34.830Z 'Crocodile Dundee' star Paul Hogan's 27-year-old son arrested on domestic battery charge "Crocodile Dundee" star Paul Hogan's son has been arrested for his involvement in a reported domestic disturbance, Fox News Digital has confirmed.  On Friday, law enforcement was called to the actor's Venice Beach residence around 10:30 a.m. in response to a possible domestic violence situation involving his 27-year-old son, Chance, per the New York Post. According to the outlet, Paul and an unidentified woman spoke with law enforcement upon arrival. Chance had allegedly left the scene before officers arrived. TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR THIRD ALLEGED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT WITH EX-BOYFRIEND The Los Angeles Police Department told Fox News Digital that Chance was later located and arrested on domestic battery, with bail set at $20,000. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "We are unable to provide further details due to domestic battery confidentiality," a spokesperson for the LAPD said. It's unclear who exactly was involved in the domestic incident, but the unknown female was seen filling out information for the police, per the outlet. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The 86-year-old actor was seen at a local convenience store in Venice one day after the arrest. Chance reportedly has a long history of mental health issues. Just last year, the 27-year-old posted a video to social media begging for "someone to kill me," according to the New York Post. Sources told Woman’s Day that Paul is reeling from his son's arrest. "Paul’s tired. At 86 he just doesn’t need to be dealing with this," the source told the outlet, explaining that he remains committed to getting Chance "the help he needs", but there have to be "new boundaries."  "As a dad, it’s devastating – unless Chance is cleared or the charges are dropped, it’s going to stay on his record forever," the source added. "It’s a very serious situation that Paul’s desperate to keep private. But he’s beating himself up over it and feels like he failed his son in some way." Paul did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb81d7a200899a00e7c6fb How the Fight Over Israel Is Playing Out Inside MAGA te 2026-05-06T18:00:55.469Z How the Fight Over Israel Is Playing Out Inside MAGA The war in Iran has added to a tectonic shift in public opinion — a bipartisan swing away from Israel. Some on the far-right are fighting to keep President Trump’s movement aligned with the Jewish state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb81c3a200899a00e7c6ea Trump’s drug strategy aims to bolster addiction services — despite gutting of government support te 2026-05-06T18:00:35.258Z Trump’s drug strategy aims to bolster addiction services — despite gutting of government support Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8019a200899a00e7c6af Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1980.JPG te 2026-05-06T17:53:29.706Z Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1980.JPG River Valley celebrates the fifth inning home run by Mickey Smith (3). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb8005a200899a00e7c6a6 Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1920.JPG te 2026-05-06T17:53:09.999Z Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1920.JPG The Dust Devils have a mound meeting during Tuesday's loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7ff2a200899a00e7c69d River Valley baseball comes up short in playoff game against Kingman te 2026-05-06T17:52:50.029Z River Valley baseball comes up short in playoff game against Kingman The No. 5 River Valley baseball team hosted a 3A first round playoff game on Tuesday against a familiar opponent, Kingman. Coming into this game, the two split the series during the regular season. The Dust Devils held on for… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7fdea200899a00e7c694 Needles Middle School A baseball team competes at regional tournament te 2026-05-06T17:52:30.288Z Needles Middle School A baseball team competes at regional tournament The Needles Middle School A baseball team traveled to Kingman on Saturday to take part in the Colorado River 8th Grade Baseball Tournament at Centennial Park. The Ponies fell in their first game to White Cliffs before defeating Mohave Accelerated… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7fcaa200899a00e7c68b Mohave Accelerated softball advances to 2A semifinals te 2026-05-06T17:52:10.244Z Mohave Accelerated softball advances to 2A semifinals The No. 2 Mohave Accelerated softball team continues to have a strong season after hosting its second playoff game this season against No. 7 Camp Verde, taking the win 8-4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7f9aa200899a00e7c648 PGA TOUR returns to Quail Hollow: Best bets, "One-And-Done" pick for 2026 Truist Championship te 2026-05-06T17:51:22.807Z PGA TOUR returns to Quail Hollow: Best bets, "One-And-Done" pick for 2026 Truist Championship You never know when or what the tournament will be called, but you know there will be a PGA TOUR event at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. This year, the Truist Championship returns to Quail Hollow. Formerly sponsored by another bank, Wells Fargo, the Truist was relocated to the Philadelphia Cricket Club because Quail Hollow hosted the 2025 PGA Championship. This tournament was also relocated in 2017 for the PGA Championship and in 2022 for the Presidents Cup. 'PAR TALK': THE YEAR OF THE GREAT AMERICAN CAM YOUNG IS HERE, TRUMP DORAL IS A SNOOZE, AND NELLY KORDA ASSERTS DOMINANCE Make sense? Ok, cool, because it gets more confusing. Sepp Straka won the 2025 Truist, but Scottie Scheffler is the reigning Quail Hollow champion after winning last year's PGA Championship. However, Scheffler usually skips this tournament, unless it's hosting a major, and he isn't in this week's field. Now that you're up to speed on the course and event history, let's discuss actually gambling on this thing. From here on out, I'm only giving you bets and analysis. My plan of attack is to allocate 2.46 units (u) on outrights to profit 20u for each pick and another 3u on top-10s/20s with ties. Here are my horses for the course and One-And-Done pick for Quail Hollow. The following odds are based on my previous bets on the golfers listed below. Subject to change.  This is a happy place for Xander, who has finished as the runner-up the last two times this tournament has been held at Quail Hollow. Schauffele was T28 at the 2025 PGA Championship but gained strokes in every stat besides approach. That said, Xander has been flushing it lately. He's gained strokes ball-striking (driving and approach) in eight consecutive starts, which includes four signature events, THE PLAYERS Championship and The Masters. Schauffele has four top-10 finishes in his last six tournaments: T7 at The Genesis Invitational, third at THE PLAYERS, T4 at the Valspar Championship, and T9 at The Masters. Yeah, his price is short, but Xander is due for a win and this is the spot. Quail Hollow isn’t a good course fit for Spaun because it’s long and he doesn’t hit the ball far off the tee. But neither was Oakmont Country Club, where Spaun won last year’s U.S. Open. More importantly, Spaun enters the Truist in good form. He has gained strokes ball-striking in seven consecutive starts, including THE PLAYERS Championship, his Valero Texas Open win, The Masters and back-to-back signature events. Over the last 24 rounds, Spaun is fifth in this field for scoring opportunities from inside 15 feet on approach shots from 175-200 yards and ninth from 200+ yards, according to Betsperts Golf. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Lastly, he has gained strokes ball-striking and putting in all three starts at Quail Hollow: T18 at the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship, T27 at the 2023 Wells Fargo and T37 at last year’s PGA Championship.  He’s made the cut in all seven appearances at Quail Hollow, featuring a T17 on debut in 2016, a T3 at the 2023 Wells Fargo and a T2 at the 2025 PGA Championship. Quail Hollow has tough green complexes and English has gained strokes chipping in four of his appearances there and with his putter in six straight. In fact, English is one of the best putters on TOUR. He lost strokes on the greens at the Cadillac Championship last week, but he gained strokes with his putter in the eight starts before that. Also, English plays well at long, difficult courses. He ranks fifth in this field for total strokes gained at comp courses to Quail Hollow over the last 50 rounds, per Betsperts Golf. This includes the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open win at Torrey Pines, which is similar to Quail Hollow. Will Campbell win the Truist? Absolutely not. But he won twice last season, at two driver-heavy events, no less. Campbell is accurate off the tee and a solid putter. I mean, what other analysis do I need for a 931-to-1 long shot? A $4.33 bet pays out a little more than $4,000. I spend more money on dumber things all the time. My mother’s iCloud storage costs roughly $4 per month, and neither she nor I know what she uses it for or how to cancel the payment. This is a "vibes"/course history bet that will probably lose. Canadian golfers always choke when I have money on them and Conners only has two top-20 finishes this year (THE PLAYERS and Valspar). Yet, Conners has gained at least 5.25 strokes ball-striking in his last five visits to Quail Hollow, averaging +7.58 per tournament. He has three consecutive top-20 finishes at Quail Hollow: T8 at the 2023 Wells Fargo, T13 at the 2024 Wells Fargo and T19 at the 2025 PGA Championship.  _____________________________ I don't have much of a choice but to burn Rory here. I already used the next two guys on the betting board: Schauffele (The Masters) and Cameron Young (The Genesis), and the third-betting choice, Matt Fitzpatrick, always sucks when I bet him. Fortunately, this is a good spot to take McIlroy. I used him when he won this event the last time it was held at Quail Hollow in 2024, which was Rory's fourth win here. McIlroy pretty much owns this place. _____________________________ 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/69fb7f87a200899a00e7c63f Obama-era attorney flips script on Comey indictment naysayers with warning not to bury DOJ yet te 2026-05-06T17:51:03.087Z Obama-era attorney flips script on Comey indictment naysayers with warning not to bury DOJ yet Legal experts are pushing back on skepticism surrounding the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, arguing the Department of Justice would not have brought the case without meeting key legal thresholds. "Lots of folks are saying the case is going nowhere, but, way too early to reach that conclusion," former Democratic U.S. Attorney John Fishwick, who served in Virginia during the Obama administration, said, cautioning against prematurely dismissing the case. The indictment, brought last month in the Eastern District of North Carolina, alleged Comey, a longtime Trump nemesis, threatened the president and delivered interstate communications containing threats when he posted a photo on Instagram of seashells reading "8647" last year.  Free speech advocates and leftist critics pushed back against the indictment, accusing the DOJ of infringing on protected speech in the name of prosecuting one of Trump's top political rivals. Comey, whom Trump fired as FBI director in 2017, has been outspoken against the president and profited off sales from his anti-Trump book, while Trump has said Comey is "guilty as hell" on social media and that he should face criminal charges. BLANCHE TURNS THE TABLES ON COMEY INDICTMENT CRITICS: ‘REST ASSURED’ CASE GOES BEYOND INSTAGRAM POST "Comey is out for revenge against Trump and has publicly gone after Trump separately from the seashells," Fishwick said, adding that Trump also publicly said he perceived the message as a threat. Prosecutors must prove Comey’s intent and that the message constituted a "true threat," a high legal bar that has fueled questions about whether the case can succeed, especially in the recent threat environment where Trump has now faced three alleged assassination attempts. "You prove intent like you always prove intent," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on "Meet the Press" this weekend. "You prove intent with witnesses. You prove intent with documents, with materials. ... This is not just about a single Instagram post. This is about a body of evidence that the grand jury collected over the series of about 11 months." Chad Mizelle, former DOJ chief of staff, told Fox News Digital the legal standard for convicting Comey for threatening the president was high but that the indictment suggested there was underlying evidence. "I don't think the department would have secured the indictment without concrete evidence that Comey did knowingly and willfully threaten the president of the United States," Mizelle said. Mizelle noted evidence could take many forms, such as nonpublic text messages or emails. "What was Comey's intent when he said it?" Mizelle asked. "I suspect DOJ has evidence of that, and I'll wager it's not favorable to Comey." IN TRYING TO SECURE COMEY INDICTMENT, US PROSECUTORS HAVE SHORT WINDOW — AND A DIFFICULT CASE TO MAKE The term "86" has been used as slang to get rid of someone or something, often in restaurants for an unavailable item or refused customer. Prosecutors alleged that, paired with "47" — a reference to Donald Trump as the 47th president — Comey’s post amounted to a threat. Before serving as head of the FBI, Comey was a federal prosecutor and deputy attorney general for the Department of Justice.  Comey, "more than any American, knows not to make threats and what a threat looks like," Fishwick said. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., told Fox News: "This is a very smart guy. He knows what he’s doing. He’s nobody’s fool. … He knew exactly what he was doing, but hey he’s going to have his day in court." The DOJ secured the indictment from a grand jury days after a third alleged assassination attempt on Trump at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a point Blanche has drilled down on as evidence that prosecuting threats to the president, regardless of who made them, is a top priority. Fishwick said the political violence would be relevant if the case makes it to trial. "As background to any trial, jurors in North Carolina will be aware of all the political threats in this country and know that something must be done about it," Fishwick said. George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley raised First Amendment concerns, saying if the case rested solely on the image of seashells forming "8647," it could face significant legal hurdles, arguing the image "is clearly protected speech" absent additional evidence. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression said "86" could actually mean impeachment and that the charges defied Supreme Court precedent that established the standard for a "true threat." "The idea that Comey's picture of seashells conveyed a serious intent to harm the president is ridiculous," the group wrote on social media. "The administration should abandon this transparent and unconstitutional attempt to punish a critic." FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR DAN BONGINO: JAMES COMEY 'BROUGHT SHAME TO THE FBI AGAIN' WITH '86 47' POST Comey had quickly deleted the post, saying at the time that he did not realize that he had shared something ominous. After the indictment, he said he was "still innocent." "I’m still not afraid, and I still believe in the independent federal judiciary, so let’s go," Comey said. Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton accused "the left media [of] rushing to the defense of James Comey, pretending it's about free speech." "You don’t have the right to advocate for the killing of the president," Fitton said. Comey's arraignment is set for May 11 in Greenville. Comey's lawyer did not comment for this story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7f5fa200899a00e7c632 Candidates for California Governor Debate Tonight: What to Know te 2026-05-06T17:50:23.849Z Candidates for California Governor Debate Tonight: What to Know Seven candidates in the California governor’s race will face off at a debate hosted by NBC Los Angeles. The New York Times will livestream the event. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7d59a200899a00e7c5dc 'Left-wing extremists,' cartels move into crosshairs in Trump terror shift beyond ISIS te 2026-05-06T17:41:45.016Z 'Left-wing extremists,' cartels move into crosshairs in Trump terror shift beyond ISIS The Trump administration’s new counterterrorism strategy expands the scope of U.S. national security policy to include drug cartels and domestic extremist groups alongside traditional jihadist threats — a shift that could widen how counterterrorism tools are deployed at home and abroad. A 16-page strategy released to reporters Wednesday identifies three primary sources of terrorist threats: "narcoterrorists and transnational gangs," "legacy Islamist terrorists," and "violent left-wing extremists, including anarchists and anti-fascists" — marking a break from post-9/11 frameworks that centered largely on groups like ISIS and al Qaeda. The document lays out a three-part approach to combating those threats: identifying terrorist actors and plots before they occur, cutting off funding and recruitment pipelines, and ultimately dismantling established networks — a framework that signals a more expansive use of intelligence, financial and military tools across multiple threat categories. The strategy broadens the definition of terrorism in ways that could extend national security powers beyond traditional jihadist groups — opening the door to expanded use of military, intelligence and law enforcement tools against cartels and actors inside the United States. TRUMP REWRITES NATIONAL SECURITY PLAYBOOK AS MASS MIGRATION OVERTAKES TERRORISM AS TOP US THREAT At the same time, the strategy takes aim at the intelligence community, arguing it has been "mired in old ways of looking at threats" and, at times, "weaponized" for political purposes — language that underscores the administration’s push to reshape how counterterrorism priorities are defined and executed. The strategy expands the counterterrorism mission to include domestic extremist violence, particularly from what officials describe as left-wing ideological movements — a shift that places greater emphasis on identifying and disrupting networks operating inside the United States. White House counterterrorism chief Sebastian Gorka said the administration is focused on politically motivated violence domestically and would use "all the tools constitutionally available" to identify and disrupt extremist actors. TRUMP ADMIN TO HOLD GLOBAL SUMMIT ON COUNTERING ANTIFA, SOURCES CONFIRM He pointed to recent high-profile attacks, including the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as examples of what he described as a broader rise in extremist violence. "If you look at the Tyler Robinson, as you mentioned, the murder of the assassin, of Charlie Kirk. If you look at Robert Westman, the murderer of the little children of the Annunciation Catholic School last year, we see an ideology that, ostensibly, began by preaching tolerance, being used by specific actors to wage violence against the most innocent, little children at Catholic schools at churches. This is a threat we will take very seriously." "Whether you are right wing inspired or left being inspired, the point at which you advocate for violence or use violence yourself, for political purposes, means you are actually undertaking terrorism," Gorka went on. The strategy calls for mapping and disrupting "violent left-wing extremists" using available law enforcement authorities, a move that could expand how federal agencies apply counterterrorism tools in domestic cases. The strategy also elevates drug cartels to a central national security threat, embedding them alongside jihadist groups as a core counterterrorism priority — a shift that blurs the line between traditional criminal organizations and designated terrorist actors. Gorka framed cartel violence as a direct and ongoing threat to the United States, arguing the scale of deaths tied to drug trafficking now rivals wartime losses. "More Americans were murdered by illicit drugs smuggled across the border by cartels in one year than in 70 years of combat fatalities of U.S. service men and women," he said. "They declared war on us. We are responding." The strategy builds on actions already underway, including the designation of major cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and a military campaign targeting suspected smuggling operations — steps that expand the range of tools available to confront cartel networks. Recent operations have targeted suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific as part of what officials describe as an ongoing effort to combat "narcoterrorism," signaling a more sustained operational posture. "If we know where you are, if you killed Americans, if you're plotting to kill Americans, within 72 hours, we can kill you, we can arrest you or we can kill you," Gorka said. Beyond domestic and cartel-related threats, the strategy places Iran at the center of the global terrorism landscape, describing the regime as the most significant state-backed threat facing the United States — reinforcing a continued focus on Tehran’s role in supporting proxy networks. "The greatest threat to the United States emanating from the Middle East comes specifically from Iran," the document states, citing both Tehran’s military capabilities and its backing of groups such as Hezbollah. Gorka echoed that assessment, arguing many global threats ultimately trace back to Iran.  "Nine out of ten times, you scratch the surface of that threat, and three nanometers later, you find Iran," he said. The strategy calls for continued military, intelligence and covert operations against Iran and its network of proxies, signaling those efforts will persist "until the regime in Tehran is no longer a threat to the United States." The document also emphasizes more aggressive use of military, financial and intelligence tools, alongside increased pressure on allies to take on greater responsibility in combating shared threats, pointing to a wider, more integrated counterterrorism posture going forward. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7d44a200899a00e7c5cc Seattle mayor’s Starbucks boycott call slammed by local radio host as coffee giant adds Nashville-based roles te 2026-05-06T17:41:24.489Z Seattle mayor’s Starbucks boycott call slammed by local radio host as coffee giant adds Nashville-based roles A local radio host accused Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, of irking Starbucks by calling for a boycott ahead of the hometown company’s decision to open a new hub in Nashville.  Starbucks has appeared to lessen its presence in Seattle, acknowledging in March it would be closing five additional stores in the city. That move follows several closures in 2025, including the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Capitol Hill, as the coffee giant plans to add or relocate 2,000 jobs to Nashville.  Last year, Mayor Wilson declared at a barista picket line, "I am not buying Starbucks, and you should not either," according to The Seattle Times. The paper called it a "gaffe" to suggest locals should boycott the hometown company and KIRO Newsradio host Gee Scott seems to agree.  WHY STARBUCKS PICKED NASHVILLE OVER SEATTLE FOR EXPANSION, ACCORDING TO LOCAL BUSINESS REPORTER "The comment about, ‘I’m not buying Starbucks, and neither should you,’ should have never happened. That should have never happened with the leader," Scott said on "The Gee and Ursula Show."  "I’m not saying that the mayor of Seattle is the reason that Starbucks is doing this," he continued. "I’m saying that there should have been a grown-up discussion and conversation." Gee also compared Seattle’s treatment of businesses to the way other cities, such as Nashville and Austin.  "Sometimes when you are in a relationship, and some of you maybe have been in a relationship where you could not afford to move, and somebody just talked bad to you any kind of way, or you’re at a job where you have to constantly come in and you don’t feel appreciated, but you don’t have another job or other options, so you have to stick it out in that job. You have to be careful the way you talk to somebody that actually has an opportunity to leave," Gee said.  KIRO host Ursula Reutin added, "There are other cities that are waking up, or have woken up, and have said, ‘Hey, we’re going to compete for this business.’" Mayor Wilson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.  SOCIALIST MAYOR’S BLUNT 1-WORD MESSAGE TO FLEEING MILLIONAIRES SPARKS OUTRAGE: ‘WE'RE DOOMED’ Mayor Wilson also famously sparked a social media firestorm after she dismissed reports that millionaires are fleeing Washington state due to taxes and various far-left policies. While speaking at a forum at Seattle University earlier this month, the new Democratic mayor said, "I think the claims that millionaires are going to leave our state are like super overblown." "And the ones that leave, like, bye," she continued, waving her hand and laughing. Though the line drew laughs and applause from those in the auditorium, it did not go over as well online, as conservatives quickly blasted the new Seattle mayor. "The Nashville office will be a complement to our global and North America headquarters in Seattle where we will maintain a large presence," Starbucks chief partner officer Sara Kelly previously told Fox News Digital.  WASHINGTON BUSINESS OWNERS FEAR SOCIALIST ‘MILLIONAIRES TAX’ IS DRIVING BUSINESSES OUT — AND THEY’RE NEXT "Over the next five years, we expect to have 2,000 support jobs located in Nashville. The majority of our support teams continue to be based here in Seattle," Kelly added. "Nashville-based roles will include a combination of net new roles being created to support growth, some in-sourcing as we move some work from contract workers and professional service providers to full-time Starbucks partner roles, and in some cases, moving select teams from Seattle to Nashville as we did recently with our Sourcing teams." Wilson shocked many political observers when she was elected Seattle's mayor last year, and many chalked up her victory to her ability to tap into a similar voting bloc that democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani used on his way to becoming New York City's next mayor. Fox News Digital’s Rachel del Guidice and Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7d31a200899a00e7c5c3 OutKick readers sound off: Five more famous rock band replacements we might have missed te 2026-05-06T17:41:05.071Z OutKick readers sound off: Five more famous rock band replacements we might have missed We asked and you delivered! This past weekend, my good buddy Matt Reigle and I put together a list of six bands who got better or more successful after replacing original members. Now that there is a dedicated comments section to our articles, we were able to see plenty of our readers sound off on who we missed, so now we are going to go through some of the most discussed omissions, according to you, our dear readers. Without further ado, let's right some wrongs! FOREIGNER LEAD SINGER KELLY HANSON SURPRISES FANS WITH NEWS ABOUT BAND'S FUTURE When Journey formed in San Francisco in 1973, they did so with Gregg Rolie pulling double duty on keyboards and lead vocals. The band spent the next few years toiling away as a jazz fusion group, but when they finally decided to make a change and bring in a dedicated vocalist to allow Rolie to focus solely on keyboard duties, they had no idea the diminutive Steve Perry (no relation) would be the key to unlocking their success. Every massive hit Journey has ever produced has been with Perry at the helm, and they certainly owe their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and millions of albums sold to their front man. NEAL SCHON AND BANDMATE JONATHAN CAIN BATTLE LAWSUITS AND POLITICS AS JOURNEY'S FAREWELL TOUR ROLLS ON The '80s wouldn't have been the same without the marriage of Steve Perry and Journey, so they deserve a spot on this list. This one pains me as a Roth-era Van Halen fan, but there is no denying the band found incredible radio success with new frontman Sammy Hagar in the fold. It could be argued Van Halen was the biggest act in the world by 1985, so it came as a complete shock when they decided to jettison their acrobatic lead singer and go back to the drawing board. SAMMY HAGAR’S DREAM ABOUT EDDIE VAN HALEN INSPIRED HIM TO WRITE A NEW SONG WITH LATE ROCKER With hits like "Panama," "Jump" and "Hot for Teacher" catapulting them to superstar status, it was thought that no one would be able to fill the shoes left by Diamond Dave. Enter Sammy Hagar, the fuzzy-headed solo act behind radio staples like "I Can't Drive 55" and "Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy," and the rest is rock history. With a slew of radio-friendly hits over the next decade, it's safe to say "Van Hagar" didn't miss a beat with the new guy behind the microphone. I love both iterations of the band, and while it's hard to argue the band got "better" with Hagar in tow, they were certainly able to at least replicate their success from the '70s and early '80s. Most of you reading this know Fleetwood Mac thanks to their monster pop efforts from the mid to late '70s like "Rumours" as well as their 1975 self-titled album. What you may not know is the band started as a blues rock outfit in the late 60s with a man named Peter Green taking lead vocal duties. FLEETWOOD MAC CO-FOUNDER HOLDS ONTO ‘FANTASY’ THAT STEVIE NICKS AND LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM WILL END FEUD Green exited in 1970 and the band entered a transitional period before settling on the singer/songwriter duo of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Nicks and Buckingham's penchant for brilliant and catchy melodies coupled with their creative and romantic tensions made Fleetwood Mac a musical tour de force, and the band became one of the most successful acts of the 1970s. You couldn't go five minutes without hearing songs like "Go Your Own Way," "Dreams" or "Don't Stop" while flipping through your radio dial, and the addition of the on-again, off-again lovers is a big reason for that. The Eagles were already one of the most popular bands in America by 1975, so much so that they had a greatest hits album from that year that would go on to be one of the best-selling records of all time. How do you improve upon that success? Well, you go out and get Joe Walsh to replace one of your guitarists and then lay down what is, perhaps, the most iconic rock song in music history. EAGLES GUITARIST'S PARKINSONISM DIAGNOSIS FORCES HIM INTO RETIREMENT When tensions started to arise between guitarist and founding member Bernie Leadon and the rest of the group, The Eagles put out a "help wanted" sign and ended up with solo act Joe Walsh. With Walsh on board, the quintet would release two of their most critically and commercially successful albums in their discography, "Hotel California" and "Long Run." The title track for the former also contains one of the most recognizable guitar solos of the 20th century, courtesy of Walsh and Don Felder. Just for that contribution alone, Walsh would have found his way onto this list. If there was one band who got mentioned more than any other in the comments section of our previous article, it was Pink Floyd. I caught a lot of flak for not including them (though if you took the time to watch our video, we included them in our honorable mentions, but I digress), so here I am to make amends. It was a crying shame not including the great David Gilmour in our article of band replacements, because he might be the most notable of them all. Never has there been a more drastic change in trajectory for a band than when Gilmour stepped in for the mercurial Syd Barrett. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Under Barrett's lead, the band was a psychedelic outfit that had potential but was a little too eclectic to ever make it to the universal heights they would achieve in their later years. Gilmour's iconic guitar sound and smooth vocals paired perfectly with the songwriting chops of bassist Roger Waters, and although the two can't stand each other, they made some of the most iconic music in history. Pink Floyd is arguably one of the most popular and influential rock bands of all time, and they wouldn't hold that distinction if it weren't for the addition of David Gilmour. I will take my lumps like a man for not including this one on our list. Gilmour is a legend and deserves his place among the pantheon of great rock replacements. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7d09a200899a00e7c5b6 U of A will award about 10,000 degrees at Commencement te 2026-05-06T17:40:25.104Z U of A will award about 10,000 degrees at Commencement U of A will award about 10,000 degrees at Commencement mittank Wed, 6 May 2026 - 09:22 U of A will award about 10,000 degrees at Commencement Today University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella will confer about 10,000 bachelor's, mas Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7ad4a200899a00e7c541 DeepSeek could hit $45B valuation from its first investment round te 2026-05-06T17:31:00.709Z DeepSeek could hit $45B valuation from its first investment round In just a few weeks of talks, DeepSeek's potential valuation has reportedly soared from $20 billion to $45 billion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7ac0a200899a00e7c538 SpaceX may spend up to $119 billion on ‘Terafab’ chip factory in Texas te 2026-05-06T17:30:40.876Z SpaceX may spend up to $119 billion on ‘Terafab’ chip factory in Texas SpaceX, Elon Musk's space company that also houses his AI company, xAI, is considering spending $55 billion, at least initially, to build a semiconductor factory in Texas, according to a filing with Grimes County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7aaca200899a00e7c52e Hobbs Vetoes Budget That Would Have Killed Rio Nuevo te 2026-05-06T17:30:20.818Z Hobbs Vetoes Budget That Would Have Killed Rio Nuevo Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the Republican Legislature's budget proposal Tuesday, potentially sparing Rio Nuevo from elimination. But the fate of the Friedman Block and dozens of other downtown Tucson redevelopment projects remains uncertain as budget negotiations drag on with no deal in sight. Rio Nuevo is a state-created tax increment financing district that channels a portion of downtown Tucson's sales tax revenue back into redevelopment. The Republican-controlled Legislature's $17.9 billion budget proposal would have diverted Rio Nuevo's sales tax revenue back into the state treasury as part of a broader package of spending cuts designed to offset more than $1.4 billion in tax reductions. Hobbs vetoed the proposal Tuesday, calling it "reckless and unbalanced." During the Rio Nuevo board's April 28 meeting, members argued that the Legislature does not understand its functions or how it receives funding. "We don't have a state appropriation. We're a tax district," said Chairman Fletcher McCusker. For every tax dollar Rio Nuevo receives, an equal amount flows to both the state and the City of Tucson, creating an incremental source of tax revenue tied to the success of the projects it funds, McCusker said. The Tucson Roadrunners' box office at Tucson Arena. The American Hockey League team receives some funding from Rio Nuevo. Diana Ramos / Tucson Spotlight. Without that voter-approved funding, McCusker warned, the consequences would extend well beyond Tucson. "It will terminate all of the projects we're working on, and ultimately be a huge deficit creator for the state," he said. Board members agreed that without Rio Nuevo's backing, many private investors and local businesses would walk away from downtown projects that would no longer pencil out financially. Rio Nuevo has partially funded projects including the Moxy Hotel, renovations to the Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón Museum and the Mercado San Agustín Annex, and also provides some funding to the Tucson Roadrunners. Among Rio Nuevo's current obligations are funding projects already underway and paying down existing debt. A sudden cutoff of funds would leave many contracts and obligations unpaid. Without Rio Nuevo, the Friedman Block as it currently stands — a vacant, hollowed-out shell — may be a preview of what downtown Tucson's redevelopment future looks like. Grant Krueger, owner of Union Hospitality Group, is planning a food court concept for the Friedman Block as part of Rio Nuevo's Sunshine Mile redevelopment. The project has been held up for multiple reasons. City code requires one parking space per 300 square feet of structure. With the Friedman Block totaling 42,000 square feet, the project would need at least 140 parking spaces. With limited space available along the Sunshine Mile, planners are weighing options for additional parking, including demolishing the back portions of the block to make room. The Friedman Block along East Broadway Boulevard is one of the downtown Tucson redevelopment projects at stake as Rio Nuevo faces an uncertain future amid ongoing state budget negotiations. Arilynn Hyatt / Tucson Spotlight. The project also requires top-to-bottom renovations and a complete reconstruction of utilities, including wiring and plumbing. No demolition or renovation has begun, however, because the plaza is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Major alterations must be approved by the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission. Contractors have told the Rio Nuevo board that the block, which runs along East Broadway Boulevard from South Plumer Avenue to South Tucson Boulevard, will be the most difficult renovation on the entire Sunshine Mile. Krueger has been negotiating with nearby property owners, including Council House Apartments and Teenage Parents High School, to secure additional parking. He also proposed demolishing the back portion of the block to make room for more spaces. Once approved, the demolition and subsequent renovation would provide more than enough parking for the shopping plaza. Krueger said construction is inevitable and that the team has already negotiated a contract to fence off the lot. There is no timeline for the project's completion, but Krueger estimates it will take 14 to 16 months after construction begins for the first leases to be signed, based on other similar projects, including Solot Plaza. The Friedman Block will be revisited at the board's May 12 meeting. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb78cea200899a00e7c4f5 Rising healthcare costs threaten Republican margins as midterms approach, poll finds te 2026-05-06T17:22:22.521Z Rising healthcare costs threaten Republican margins as midterms approach, poll finds Voters say the cost of healthcare will be a major factor in how they vote in this year's midterm elections. (Getty Images) WASHINGTON — Voters, including those within the Make America Healthy Again movement, say the rising cost of healthcare is a significant concern that will have an impact on whom they support in November’s midterm elections, according to a poll released Wednesday by KFF.  Sixty-one percent of respondents to the survey, which asked how important several health-related issues were, said the price of healthcare will have a major impact on which party they support as control of Congress hangs in the balance. Among MAHA voters, who are predominantly Republicans but also include independents and some Democrats, 42% said cost is their top issue heading into the elections.  “While the issue of health costs is more salient for Democratic voters than for Republicans, larger shares across partisans say health costs will have a major impact on their voting decisions than say the same about vaccine policy or food safety,” the survey said.  Seventy-two percent of Democrats, 63% of independents and 47% of Republicans said the cost of healthcare will have a major impact on which party’s candidate they vote for.  Vaccine policy came in next, with 57% of Democrats, 46% of independents and 32% of Republicans surveyed saying it will have a major impact on their choice.  Issues related to food safety came in third after 43% of Democrats, 40% of independents and 38% of Republicans responded that it will have a major impact on their choice of candidate.   MAHA issues  For MAHA voters, twice as many listed health costs as their first priority than the next issue: restricting the use of certain chemical additives in food, which was a key concern for 21%. Ten percent were interested in politicians who will reevaluate vaccine approvals, 8% want lawmakers to limit corporate interest in food and 8% want Congress to limit the use of pesticides in agriculture. Eleven percent said none of those or had no answer.  The survey showed that a significant majority of Americans across the political spectrum believe the government hasn’t done enough to address chemical additives in food or pesticide use in agriculture, two core demands of MAHA supporters.   “The public perception that there is not enough regulation may be rooted in broader skepticism toward the industries themselves,” the survey said. “Most U.S. adults do not trust pharmaceutical companies, food and beverage companies, or agricultural companies to act in the public’s best interest.” Doctors and healthcare providers were the most trusted source of information at 70%, followed by agriculture companies at 40%, food and beverage companies at 25% and pharmaceutical companies at 21%.  Seventy-five percent of those polled said the government hasn’t done enough to regulate chemicals in food, while 65% said it should do more to regulate pesticides in agriculture.  The poll of 1,343 U.S. adults took place from April 14 to April 19. It has a margin of error of 3 percentage points for the full sample and 6 percentage points for MAHA supporters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb78b9a200899a00e7c4d7 Argentina investigators zero in on possible origin point of hantavirus in deadly cruise outbreak te 2026-05-06T17:22:01.105Z Argentina investigators zero in on possible origin point of hantavirus in deadly cruise outbreak A bird-watching tour in a region that had never recorded a hantavirus case is now at the center of an urgent investigation, as Argentine officials examine whether a Dutch couple unknowingly brought the deadly virus aboard a cruise ship after a stop at a landfill. Argentina’s leading hypothesis is that a Dutch couple may have been exposed to rodents while visiting the landfill during the tour in the city of Ushuaia, contracting the virus before boarding the cruise ship, two Argentine officials investigating the origins of the outbreak told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Hantavirus usually spreads by inhaling contaminated rodent droppings. The World Health Organization (WHO) said human-to-human transfer is uncommon, but possible. Authorities previously said Ushuaia and surrounding Tierra del Fuego province had never recorded a hantavirus case. RARE HANTAVIRUS HUMAN-TO-HUMAN TRANSMISSION SUSPECTED ON LUXURY CRUISE SHIP WHERE 3 HAVE DIED The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius ship is at the center of an outbreak that has already killed three passengers and sickened several others. Contact tracing is underway across Europe and Africa to track possible spread among passengers who have since disembarked. Testing in Switzerland, South Africa and Senegal has confirmed that this is the Andes strain, according to authorities. The WHO says the variant is found primarily in Argentina and Chile that can spread through close contact, though rare. Swiss officials said a man who returned from the cruise sought treatment after developing symptoms and was immediately isolated. They said he tested positive for the Andes strain. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that three suspected cases were evacuated from the vessel and are being transported to the Netherlands for treatment. "At this stage, the overall public health risk remains low," Tedros said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb78a5a200899a00e7c4ce Timberwolves vs Spurs Game 2 picks focus on Wembanyama blocks and Anthony Edwards points unders te 2026-05-06T17:21:41.361Z Timberwolves vs Spurs Game 2 picks focus on Wembanyama blocks and Anthony Edwards points unders It was a clean sweep of a day yesterday. Sure, winning two of two bets isn't all that impressive, but it is certainly better than us losing both or even splitting. The Pistons gave us a bit of a scare, but after the Cavs tied it up, Detroit pulled away and gave us a win. Tonight, we go to the Western Conference and take on the game between the Timberwolves and Spurs. The Minnesota Timberwolves are up 1-0 in the series, which may come as a shock to some of the more casual fans. We've seen a lot of success from the Timberwolves over the past few years, but they have never been able to win the Western Conference Finals. Honestly, even this year, it is unlikely they get past the Thunder if they beat the Spurs. It was still nice to get off to a good start in the series. What was most unexpected for the Timberwolves was that Anthony Edwards returned to action in Game 1. He came off the bench, and he was used in a limited capacity, but he made an impact. Edwards played just 25 minutes in the game, but he still contributed 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting. Mike Conley turned back the clock and hit four threes for the club. Overall, Minnesota had six players end up in double figures. That bodes well for their success in the series. The San Antonio Spurs are somewhat ahead of schedule, so even if they lose this series, I don't think they are going to look at this year as a disappointment. For the record, I think they win the series. In Game 1, neither of the teams could get all that much separation from the other. Neither team had a double-digit lead, and it very much felt like the two teams were trying to feel each other out in the game. SPURS PHENOM VICTOR WEMBANYAMA MAKES NBA HISTORY WITH FIRST CAREER DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD I personally played over 5.5 games for this series even before I knew the Anthony Edwards news. It was just too juicy (+185) to pass up. The Spurs' advantage over most teams is Victor Wembanyama. He was fine in this game, but Rudy Gobert is familiar with his moves and has the height to at least impact his shot. Wembanyama ended with 11 points on 5-of-17 shooting, going 0-for-8 from deep. He still had 15 rebounds and 12 blocks in the game, so the impact was still there. For the record, Wembanyama is listed at 4.5 blocks for his total tonight. He was credited with at least two blocks that should've been goaltends. I actually think he goes under this total. He had 17 games of 5+ during the regular season, none against the Timberwolves. In the playoffs, he has gone over in three of the five games. I expect the Timberwolves to be less aggressive in this game, having already taken the first game of the series. Give me the under on his blocks. While we are talking about Wemby, I do expect him to establish himself on offense much more, but 27 points seems like a bit much. I'm not going to touch it. I'll go for a player prop on a different superstar -- Anthony Edwards. This might not even happen, because I feel like they will bench him since they took Game 1, but I'm going under 21.5 points for Edwards. He is not playing a ton of minutes, and as mentioned, I expect Minnesota to play a bit more cautiously or less aggressively in this one. Give me the under on Wemby blocks and Edwards under points. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7891a200899a00e7c4c5 NASCAR sends dangerous message with latest penalty that has fans fuming: shut up and drive te 2026-05-06T17:21:21.926Z NASCAR sends dangerous message with latest penalty that has fans fuming: shut up and drive NASCAR sent out a loud message with their most recent wrist-slapping this week: Keep quiet, and you can do whatever you want. Officials handed down their weekly penalties Tuesday after Sunday's contentious race at Texas, and, yes, we did have a driver penalized, fined, and docked points. It just wasn't the one most fans expected. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Ryan Preece was docked 25 points and fined $50,000 for his ... incident ... with Ty Gibbs during the race. For those who missed it, Preece was furious with Gibbs during a caution in the middle of the race, unleashing an all-time radio rant aimed at the 23-year-old: "What a [expletive] idiot that kid is. He is so lucky his car is so [expletive] fast. … All right, when I get to that 54, I’m done with him. [Expletive] idiot." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! A man of his word, Preece did end up wrecking Gibbs. Yikes. Not great! Which brings us to Kyle Busch — who was really ticked off Sunday. First, at Carson Hocevar. Next, at John Hunter Nemechek. Busch appeared to take Nemechek out on the final lap of the race, sending his No. 8 Chevy hard into JHN in Turn 3 and sending him spinning to the wall. The video went viral, and the two eventually bickered about it on social media later Sunday night. Busch, a two-time Cup champ, was left off Tuesday's penalty report, and NASCAR's Mike Forde later explained why. "We do look at all available resources, whether that’s the video, in-car audio, SMT data," Forde said on the "Hauler Talk" podcast. "And really what this came down to is … (Preece) said what he said, and then he did what he said." "And so in our view," according to Forde, "It was intentionally wrecking another vehicle." Forde later added that Busch didn't say anything on the radio about wrecking Nemechek. That, along with the SMT data that was "inconclusive," according to NASCAR, kept Busch's bank account safe this week. Naturally, that's a tricky message to send. It's a potentially dangerous one. The video of Busch's crash went viral because it looked so bad. Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick said as much on the broadcast. Fans went nuts on social media. If anyone was going to get docked points and be forced to send NASCAR a big, fat check this week, it was going to be Kyle Busch, right? Except, he didn't say anything over the radio. Ryan Preece did. And NASCAR is basically saying, as long as you shut up and drive, you can get away with a lot. Fans were quick to point that out, by the way: So, where do we stand on this? NASCAR, to be fair, was put in somewhat of a tough spot here. You had a driver (Preece) go on a Hall of Fame radio rant basically saying he was going to wreck the kid. And then, he did it. I'm not sure how you don't penalize him after that. But had he just stayed quiet, would he have gotten away with it? Sure seems like it, given Kyle Busch — being the savvy veteran he is — did just that. I've long said that NASCAR drivers usually do a good job of policing themselves on the track. Lord knows that's how it used to work. New data, readily available from the cars, makes that a bit trickier. What do we think Dale Earnhardt's data would've looked like at Bristol in 1999? Bet Terry Labonte would've loved to see it! But it sounds like as long as that data is inconclusive, and as long as you keep quiet on the radio, the series is OK with letting it still play out. Fair? Foul? Let me know! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb787ea200899a00e7c4b3 Ballmaxxing is "electrifying, addictive, euphoric and transcendental" according to those pursuing bigger balls te 2026-05-06T17:21:02.036Z Ballmaxxing is "electrifying, addictive, euphoric and transcendental" according to those pursuing bigger balls If we're going to have looksmaxxing, we might as well have ballmaxxing too, am I right? To be clear, I'm not advocating that either should be a thing, but since nobody is putting a stop to the one, why not have the other? Looksmaxxing is a bizarre "online self-improvement practice," according to Wikipedia. It's focused on the process of maximizing one's physical attractiveness. Now ballmaxxing is slightly different from that. Ballmaxxing is all about going for the biggest balls possible. Why? Who really knows, but it's here and, according to Men's Health, there are some who have been wrapped up in the pursuit of bigger balls for many years. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! A 57-year-old man by the name of Marcus told the men's lifestyle magazine that he's been obsessed with making his balls bigger for decades. It's a "passion he thinks grew out of the comic books he’d read as a child." By his own measurements, his scrotum is "bigger than a mango" at 14.5 inches. He has managed to grow it to that size by injecting a surgical lubricant called Surgilube. Why? He's not sure. But he's learned a few things along the way. He said, "I'm astonished at how flexible the testicles are. They just expand." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE Fascinating. Not only that there's someone out there doing that, but that he's not alone. Men's Health reports there's a subreddit for "saline inflation" that has more than 8,700 members. They are, of course, sharing their own ballmaxxing journeys with one another. A journey described by Jack, 31, who told Men's Health, "Nothing really matches experiencing it yourself." The blue-collar worker added, "You have to talk yourself into doing it, find the time, get everything prepped, and then sit there for anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half while it takes effect." There's a "burning sensation" that is apparently part of the whole experience. An experience that has been described as "electrifying, addictive, euphoric and transcendental." One may come to the conclusion that perhaps they have too much free time on their hands if they're pumping saline into their balls for fun. I say at least they're not carving people up in their basements. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7855a200899a00e7c4a7 Justice Department Sues Colorado Over Gun Law te 2026-05-06T17:20:21.898Z Justice Department Sues Colorado Over Gun Law The lawsuit, which follows a separate suit the agency filed against the city of Denver on Tuesday, involves a state ban of high-capacity ammunition magazines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb763ca200899a00e7c44d Rory McIlroy details the difference in emotions following each of his consecutive Masters wins te 2026-05-06T17:11:24.496Z Rory McIlroy details the difference in emotions following each of his consecutive Masters wins They were the same, but they were also completely different. That's one very generic, yet still very fair way to describe Rory McIlroy's back-to-back Masters victories. The venue, the history and the objective were all the same in 2026 as they were in 2025, but the pressures and emotions in the balance created two very different paths to the same result. The now six-time major champion recently joined Travis and Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast and did not hesitate in explaining that the emotions following his win in 2025 may never be topped. CAMERON YOUNG'S TRUMP COMMENTS AFTER PGA TOUR VICTORY WERE NON-POLITICAL, WHICH IS WHAT MOST OF US WANT "I don't think anything will ever touch last year's. It's 17 years, you're waiting to do this thing and you get to the point and you wonder if it's ever going to happen," McIlroy explained. "And then just the emotion and, yeah, I don't think anything will top just the euphoria of it all last year. "But I think this year was validation. Like, I proved last year that I could do it at this place, and then I go back and, you know, arguably without my best stuff. I built a really big lead over the first two days, but to get it done in the manner in which I did it -- lost the lead on Sunday, came back, played really solid to get it done. I think just validation on my part that this is where I should be. This is the level that I should be operating at." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It's interesting that McIlroy's reflections on each of his Masters victories are essentially the same as those of everyone else on the outside looking in. His win in 2025 served as a giant exhale, not only for him to finally get the job done to complete the career grand slam, but for the golf world as a whole. For 12 consecutive years, the spotlight was on McIlroy at Augusta National, with the question being whether this would be the year he finally got his hands on the green jacket to enter a different group of legends in the game. It turned out that the 13th time was the charm, but it didn't come without serious drama as he had to take down Justin Rose in a playoff to get the job done. It's not that this year's victory didn't also have its ups and downs. McIlroy did see his weekend lead of six shots vanish, but managed to be the best player on the property during the final round and secure a one-shot victory with a bogey on the final hole. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7628a200899a00e7c444 Minnesota fraudster cuts no-jail plea deal with key condition tied to alleged mastermind te 2026-05-06T17:11:04.877Z Minnesota fraudster cuts no-jail plea deal with key condition tied to alleged mastermind A Minnesota Medicaid fraud defendant is expected to avoid serving jail time under a plea deal that requires him to cooperate with authorities pursuing his fugitive co-defendant, whom a judge granted bond despite warnings from law enforcement that he may flee the country. Said Awil Ibrahim pleaded guilty May 1 under a deal with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office that calls for five years of supervised probation and a stayed 150-day jail sentence in a nearly $11 million case Ellison’s office has called the state's largest Medicaid fraud prosecution. Per the terms of his plea agreement, he will also be required to help authorities track down his missing fugitive co-defendant, alleged mastermind Abdirashid Ismail Said. Minnesota’s fraud scandals intensified in late 2025, as federal and state authorities expanded scrutiny into pandemic-era schemes involving suspects largely from the state’s Somali community.  MINNESOTA FRAUD SUSPECT SKIPS COURT, FORFEITS BOND, THROWING $11M MEDICAID CASE INTO DOUBT Said testified at a hearing in 2023 that cultural misunderstanding was a factor in the fraud cases, arguing at the time that investigators did not understand that people within the Minneapolis Somali community often transfer funds to each other in ways that don't produce paper trails, local media reported at the time.  Said failed to show up for a mandated court appearance in early April after Hennepin County District Court Judge Juan Hoyos granted him a bond set at $150,000. The terms of the bond allowed Said to retain possession of his passport, even as law enforcement officials told the judge that he was a flight risk. "Given the nature and severity of the charges, and SAID’s familial ties outside the jurisdiction of Minnesota, I believe there is a potential SAID may flee, hide, or otherwise prevent the execution of the warrant," a police detective wrote in the criminal complaint against Said. The complaint noted that Said has a wife and child in Kenya, where he is believed to have fled. Ibrahim’s role in Said’s operation included defrauding Minnesota taxpayers of $2.2 million using false claims and paying himself over half a million dollars through the scheme. As part of his plea deal, Ibrahim has acknowledged that he stole from the state and agreed to return the $2.2 million through a payment plan that will be determined at his sentencing hearing.  His jail sentence will be stayed if he complies with probation and a payment plan.  WALZ REMOVES TOP MINNESOTA OFFICIAL ON EVE OF ‘GAUNTLET’ HEARING OVER FRAUD SCANDAL Investigators had pointed to texts shared between Said and Ibrahim in 2022 as evidence of the fraud.  "We gonna party bro. Insha Allah," one text from Said to Ibrahim obtained by prosecutors reads.  "Next pay period bro I’ll bill 50k ... Im gonna over bill the hours ... And do a hit and run," Ibrahim responded. KLOBUCHAR VOWS FRAUD CRACKDOWN, AUDIT OF MN GOV’T AS GOP BLASTS WALZ TIES Prosecutors claim Ibrahim over-reported how much time staff at his care center spent caring for patients in order to receive more money from the state than he was entitled to. As part of Ibrahim’s plea deal, authorities dismissed a racketeering charge and two additional theft charges against him. Said had previously been convicted of fraud in Minnesota in 2021, receiving probation and community service instead of a jail sentence.  The Minnesota attorney general’s office did not respond to a request for comment after being reached by Fox News Digital on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7614a200899a00e7c43b New AI brain lets robots move like humans te 2026-05-06T17:10:44.946Z New AI brain lets robots move like humans Genesis AI, a global full-stack robotics company, has unveiled GENE-26.5, a robotic brain designed to help general-purpose robots perform complex physical tasks with human-level manipulation. The company says the system pairs a robotics foundation model with a human-scale dexterous robotic hand. It also includes a new data engine. Together, these pieces help robots learn from human movement and handle tasks that require precision and coordination. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report ROBOTS LEARN 1,000 TASKS IN ONE DAY FROM A SINGLE DEMO Theo Gervet, Co-Founder and President of Genesis AI, says the easiest way to understand GENE-26.5 is to think of it as the system guiding the robot's actions. "Think of GENE-26.5 like a robotic brain that takes in information and tells the robot what to do," Gervet said. "It is the industry's most advanced robotic brain, with the most advanced capabilities. We've proven this by releasing a few videos showing GENE-26.5 powering the most complex tasks ever performed by robots." He says that matters because most robots still struggle with detailed hand movements. They often repeat one task in a controlled setting, but real life is less predictable. "We've developed a way to feed GENE-26.5 massive amounts of data about how human hands move, so it can tell our robotic hands exactly how to move like a human's hands," Gervet said. "GENE-26.5 can also tell our robotic hands how to do tasks with many, many steps." He pointed to a cooking example to show the difference. "For example, powered by GENE-26.5, our robotic hands can follow a 20-step process to make a full omelet from start to finish," Gervet said. "That's why we're obsessed with innovating across the full-stack, from AI to hardware. By controlling every layer, we can build a cohesive system and solve the problem holistically. Our approach gives us a huge competitive advantage by harnessing unprecedented amounts of data, as that ultimately defines what foundation models can achieve." Human hands constantly adjust, even during simple actions. That level of control has been hard for robots to replicate.To explain, Gervet used a Rubik's Cube as an example. "Imagine you're playing with a Rubik's Cube. You have to hold it with the perfect grip strength. If you grip it too loosely, you'll drop it." He said people make small adjustments without noticing. "You may not even realize it, but your brain is taking notice of how the cube feels. Even if you're just holding the cube, your hands are never perfectly still." Those small movements are constant. "They're constantly making micro adjustments to make sure the cube doesn't slip and stays balanced," he said. " It takes a lot of complicated, intentional and coordinated movements that involve over 20 joints in your fingers, knuckles and wrists. Our robotic hands can do exactly that." Genesis AI built a robotic hand that mirrors the human hand in form and function. It pairs with a glove that captures motion and pressure. "The glove system helps us directly transfer information about how human hands move to our robot hands," Gervet said. He explained how the system captures detail. "When a human wears the gloves as they interact with objects or do their work, we can capture details about the exact movements their fingers and wrists make. Our robotic hands are built to exactly match a human's hands, so that data works extremely well." Genesis AI says the glove is 100 times cheaper than typical options. It has also shown up to five times greater data collection efficiency compared with traditional methods. AI VIDEO TECH FAST-TRACKS HUMANOID ROBOT TRAINING Robots have lacked usable training data for physical tasks. "Robots have always had a data problem," Gervet said. "When you think about the AI chatbots you use on your computer, they have the entire internet to access." Robots did not have that advantage. "The big problem comes from the fact that unless the robot's hand exactly matches a human's hand, any information you capture about how human hands move won't translate well," Gervet said. He said matching the human hand solves that gap. "We've solved this problem by creating a robotic hand that exactly matches a human hand." Genesis AI also uses other sources of data to train its system. "In addition to data from the glove, we use videos from humans wearing camera headbands so we can see how their hands move," Gervet said. "We also use massive amounts of internet videos." The company says its simulation system is a major accelerator, allowing AI to train itself in a fully virtual environment before moving into the real world. This helps teams test and improve systems much faster than traditional physical testing, which can be slow and expensive.  For now, Genesis AI expects the first use cases to be in workplaces such as warehouses and manufacturing facilities. "We see our technology being used in industrial settings to start and then later in the home," Gervet said. He described a phased rollout. "To start, it can be deployed for industrial use in warehouses and for manufacturing logistics. We're already having conversations with industrial customers." After that, the technology could expand further. "After the industrial phase, we'll offer our technology to the service industry. Next, it can be offered to consumers in their homes." Gervet went on to say that, " In addition, we’re hoping that in a home setting, our technology will be able to help handle daily chores, freeing up time for people to spend doing what they actually enjoy. Robots have been humans’ biggest fantasy for years. This is our collective hope, and we want to be the company to get us there." ROBOTS PERFORM LIKE HUMAN SURGEONS BY JUST WATCHING VIDEOS Gervet says safety testing is a core part of development. "Our technology goes through extensive testing and validation, first in simulation running millions of scenarios, then in controlled real-world environments," he said. "It has to earn its way into the room." He added that the company also follows established safety standards and industry regulations designed to govern how robots operate around people.  He went on to say the company is currently showcasing individual components, including the robotic brain, robotic hands and data collection system and plans to unveil a full general-purpose robot that brings everything together. Early, small-scale deployments with select partners could begin later this year. This technology will likely show up first in places like warehouses, factories and service environments where the work is repetitive or physically demanding. Gervet says, "In the future, we see our technology being able to fill some of the critical labor gaps there are today. Our hope is that this will increase productivity, while creating space for people to focus on meaningful, creative and high-value work." Over time, that could change. Robots that can use the same tools as people may fit into existing spaces more easily, without needing everything redesigned around them. "The beauty of the technology is that it’s meant to fit seamlessly into the human world," Gervet said. "Humans will still lead, but our reach won’t be limited by what we can do with our own hands."  Take my quiz: How safe is your online security? Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, you’ll get a personalized breakdown of what you’re doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here: Cyberguy.com. This can feel like another robot demo, but the difference is how these robot hands move. They are starting to handle objects more like people do, using the same kinds of motions and tools. That is what makes this worth paying attention to. If robots can work in spaces built for humans without everything being redesigned, that is when things start to change in a more noticeable way. It also raises a bigger question about where this shows up first and how quickly it spreads. Not everything will change overnight, but this is the kind of progress that tends to build quietly and then suddenly feel like it is everywhere. So, be on the lookout for general-purpose robots that can suddenly handle objects more like human hands and start showing up in places you might not expect. As robots move and handle objects more like humans, do you want one helping you at home, or would that feel like a step too far at this point? 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/69fb7439a200899a00e7c413 Disparidades en acceso a productos menstruales en prisiones de Arizona podrían resolverse con proyecto de ley te 2026-05-06T17:02:49.425Z Disparidades en acceso a productos menstruales en prisiones de Arizona podrían resolverse con proyecto de ley PHOENIX — Amanda Zaun y Christina Pérez tienden a hablar como una sola, entrelazadas en el habla y en sus vidas. La pareja se conoció en la unidad de Santa Rosa del Complejo Penitenciario Estatal de Arizona – Perryville, en Goodyear. Ahora en libertad condicional y próximamente a casarse, las mujeres dijeron que el trato a las internas menstruantes era “bárbaro” durante su tiempo en prisión. Zaun, que cumplió seis años en tres estados, incluido Arizona, por fraude, afirmó que las condiciones para acceder a productos menstruales eran selectivas en Arizona. Dijo que, durante su tiempo en custodia media, tuvo que ir a “la burbuja”, que era el agente central donde los agentes penitenciarios se quedaban, para pedir productos. Reclusas como Zaun y Pérez fueron sometidas a enfoques arbitrarios sobre cómo los agentes en prisiones como Perryville reparten productos menstruales. Pero la representante Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, demócrata, busca cambiar eso con el HB 2529. Stahl Hamilton heredó el texto del proyecto de ley de la exrepresentante Athena Salaman, quien dimitió a finales de año en 2023. Stahl Hamilton patrocinó el proyecto de ley por primera vez en 2024. El proyecto garantiza que los productos menstruales sean gratuitos en las prisiones y que las internas embarazadas estén exentas de pagar tasas relacionadas con la atención médica. Stahl Hamilton dijo que espera que el proyecto avance si el Partido Demócrata de Arizona mantiene la mayoría el próximo año. Dijo que solía esperar que el agente tuviera un buen día para poder conseguir los productos que necesitaba. En cambio, en las unidades de mínima seguridad de Santa Rosa y Santa Cruz en Perryville, Zaun dijo que las internas podían simplemente entrar en la oficina del patio y elegir productos menstruales. “Depende de la situación en la cárcel para todo”, dijo. Zaun dijo que otras internas usaban los cordones de los tampones para enhebrarse las cejas, usar compresas para limpiar los suelos y hacer tapones para los oídos con productos menstruales. Dijo que, a pesar de eso, el miedo al uso de contrabando “no justifica que todas estas mujeres no reciban lo que necesitan”. “No pueden hacer nada al respecto, y ese es el problema, que nadie les ayuda con el conjunto, nadie lucha por ellos. Y en ese caso, están atrapados ahí. Puedes quejarte y gritar todo lo que quieras. Eso no va a cambiar nada para nosotras, las internas”, dijo Zaun. Pérez dijo que ha cumplido condena en varios centros, desde centros de detención juvenil hasta prisiones. “Fue un viaje. Hemos avanzado mucho. Hemos cambiado mucho de nosotras mismas. Lo hicimos juntos”, dijo Zaun. Cuando Pérez tenía poco más de 20 años, dijo que le daban 12 compresas al mes junto con sus otros productos de higiene, conocidos como productos estatales. Normalmente también se incluye pasta de dientes y una pequeña pastilla de jabón en el número. La mujer media usa 25 compresas por ciclo. HB 2529 El proyecto de ley busca aumentar el nivel de atención para las  embarazadas antes, durante y después del parto. Restringir la inducción del trabajo forzado y las sujeciones físicas son dos de los cambios propuestos. Hamilton espera que el proyecto de ley avance más en la próxima sesión legislativa si los demócratas de Arizona mantienen la mayoría en la próxima legislación. El Proyecto HB 2529 codificaría protecciones amplias para mujeres y internas embarazadas, incluyendo productos menstruales gratuitos o a menor precio como tampones y compresas. El proyecto de ley establece que una “tarifa razonable” por productos es inferior a 5 dólares. En Arizona, el recluso medio gana menos de 1 dólar por hora. Esto significa que la reclusa media podría tener que trabajar todo un turno para pagar un producto menstrual. En general, los promotores del proyecto buscan proteger legalmente la autonomía corporal de las mujeres y las internas embarazadas, como negarse a permitir la inducción del parto. “Los proveedores médicos tienen que pedir consentimiento en muchos otros ámbitos. Y creo que debería ser igual para las mujeres encarceladas. Es decir, este es el cuerpo de una mujer, el cuerpo de una persona embarazada, y debería haber consentimiento”, dijo. Hamilton atribuyó a Ryan Thornell, director del Departamento de Correcciones de Arizona, las prácticas innovadoras para mejorar la rehabilitación de quienes están encarcelados en el sistema penitenciario de Arizona. El representante señaló Perryville como ejemplo de técnicas adecuadas de rehabilitación. Es la única prisión para mujeres de Arizona e incorpora yoga y terapias artísticas para rehabilitar a las mujeres del centro. Art of Our Soul abrió un estudio en Perryville en octubre de 2024, y Hamilton reconoció a esta obra una de las técnicas que la instalación está utilizando para fomentar el bienestar y la rehabilitación, en lugar de la reincidencia.  Disparidades en el acceso a productos menstruales Miriam Vishniac, fundadora y directora del Prison Flow Project, estudió los temas del HB 2529 en 2015 cuando era estudiante de políticas públicas en la Universidad George Washington. En su investigación, descubrió que no existían redes de seguridad social para ayudar a las personas a permitirse productos menstruales.  “No puedes ponerlo en SNAP. No forma parte del WIC … programa. Y a partir de ahí, empecé a pensar en qué poblaciones tienen problemas para acceder a estas cosas”, dijo. Vishniac dijo que la población que consideró más “profundamente vulnerable” a la privación de productos menstruales eran las personas encarceladas. “Ni siquiera es cuestión de, ‘Oh, ya sabes, hay cosas que hacen difícil acceder, y así es el mundo'”, dijo. “Esto es una elección. Y, desde entonces, pensé, no tratamos a la gente así, que esto afecta a todos los que menstrúan. Y creo que alguien tiene que hablar de esto”. El Proyecto Flujo Prisional es una de las colecciones completas de investigaciones sobre políticas menstruales en lo que respecta al encarcelamiento en prisiones federales y estatales. Pero, dijo, el concepto de encarcelamiento no es una práctica segura. “La institución de la prisión no está haciendo lo suficiente, porque la forma en que la institución de la prisión en EE. UU. ha evolucionado es en este lugar donde simplemente metemos a la gente, la almacenamos y la deshumanizamos”, dijo Vishniac. “Y, cuando deshumanizas a la gente, haces que un trato horrible sea aceptable. Y eso es parte de lo que hemos hecho. Ya lo hemos hecho”. Dijo que, aunque ha habido avances, sigue habiendo una falta de transparencia sobre la regulación del cuidado del parto y el acceso a productos menstruales a nivel nacional. Algunos estados están mejor que otros, dijo Vishniac. Según ella, los estados con prisiones que hacen productos menstruales disponibles en todo momento están haciendo un mejor trabajo que los estados sin estas políticas. “Porque cuando no tienes esos detalles en las reglas, simplemente no pasa”, dijo. Tras ser informada de que las internas no recibían suficientes productos menstruales, Vishniac dijo que el Departamento de Correcciones de Arizona se encargaría internamente. “Así que, en realidad, nada cambió”, dijo. Décadas de desafíos Lauren Beall, abogada del personal de la Unión Americana de Libertades Civiles de Arizona, dijo que el Departamento de Correcciones no hace lo suficiente por sus internas, y mucho menos por las embarazadas. ACLU Arizona ha formado parte de una demanda contra el Departamento de Correcciones desde 2012, centrada en lo que Beall llamó “muchas cosas horribles que les ocurren a las mujeres en términos de parto [y] salud reproductiva”. Beall reiteró la constante falta de productos menstruales adecuados para las mujeres encarceladas, y afirmó que los productos menstruales están al mismo nivel de necesidad que la atención obstétrica y ginecológica. “He hablado con mucha gente embarazada que no está comiendo lo suficiente. Hay una regla que dice que sus necesidades calóricas deben aumentarse. Eso suele ser un cartón extra de leche, un trozo extra de pan o una lata extra de atún. No es suficiente”, dijo. Una mujer que anteriormente estuvo encarcelada, que pidió anonimato por privacidad, coincidió con la observación de Beall. Fue encarcelada varias veces durante un periodo de una década, comenzando en 2016, y dijo que la experiencia en el encarcelamiento no fue una de rehabilitación hasta que hizo un esfuerzo por rehabilitarse. Ella llamó a su tiempo encarcelado una “puerta giratoria”, debido a la naturaleza cíclica de su tiempo en cárceles y prisión. “Estaba cansado de acabar encadenado y esposado”, dijo la fuente. La mujer que anteriormente estaba encarcelada dijo que no había tampones disponibles en la cárcel del condado. “Y lo que hacíamos era coger las compresas que nos habían dado, las despojábamos, las rompíamos y, como, sacábamos el acolchado, y luego las enrollábamos en la capa de malla y las atábamos en un nudo para hacer tampones. Muy poco higiénico, desde luego, pero eso era lo que teníamos que hacer ahí dentro”.Ella dijo que sus compañeras de celda a menudo se quedaban sin productos menstruales en Perryville, y cuando pidieron ayuda a los agentes del Departamento de Correcciones, no recibieron ninguna. The post Disparidades en acceso a productos menstruales en prisiones de Arizona podrían resolverse con proyecto de ley appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb740aa200899a00e7c3d8 Astros star Carlos Correa out for the season after tearing ankle tendon during batting practice te 2026-05-06T17:02:02.756Z Astros star Carlos Correa out for the season after tearing ankle tendon during batting practice One of the biggest losses of the Houston Astros' season occurred during practice this week. Star shortstop Carlos Correa injured his ankle while taking swings in the batting cage prior to the Astros’ 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Daikin Park on Tuesday. The 31-year-old told reporters the following day that he would require surgery for a torn tendon in his left ankle and will miss the rest of the season. Correa said he felt a "pop" in his ankle while swinging. He saw a foot specialist on Wednesday morning, and said he likely faces a six-to-eight-month recovery. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "It just completely snapped on me and then I fell to the ground," Correa told reporters, according to ESPN. "I couldn't put weight on it. ... Right away, I knew something was wrong." The loss of Correa is a major blow to a scuffling Astros team. They are 15-22 on the season, and Correa had been one of their best bats, hitting .279 with three home runs and 16 RBI. "Very tough," Correa said. "Not what I was expecting, but now it's time to deal with it, face it head on, and focus on the rehab." The Astros already had 13 players on their injured list prior to Correa’s injury. Correa began the season as the team’s third baseman but shifted to shortstop after Jeremy Peña landed on the IL. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! After Correa got hurt, the Astros scratched him from the lineup, marking the second straight day they had to scratch a hitter due to a pregame injury. On Monday, the team had to remove catcher Yainer Díaz from the lineup after he injured his oblique during practice. Correa began his career with the Astros, spending his first seven seasons in Houston before departing for the Minnesota Twins in free agency. After three and a half seasons with the Twins, the Astros reacquired Correa at last year’s trade deadline. Correa will join Peña, ace starting pitcher Hunter Brown, starters Cristian Javier and Tatsuya Imai, closer Josh Hader, and center fielder Jake Meyers on the IL for the Astros. The Astros' next game will come against the Los Angeles Dodgers (22-14), who will be playing the rubber match of their three-game series on Wednesday at 2:10 p.m. ET after splitting the first two games of the series. 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/69fb73f7a200899a00e7c3cf Iran demands respect at World Cup after Rubio vows IRGC connection's won't be allowed te 2026-05-06T17:01:43.299Z Iran demands respect at World Cup after Rubio vows IRGC connection's won't be allowed Iranian FA chief Mehdi Taj demanded that the U.S. respect Iran's military institutions if the team is to participate in World Cup games scheduled in California and Seattle in the coming months. Taj's comments come after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that while the Iranian team would be allowed to compete on U.S. soil, no person affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps would be allowed across the U.S. border. Taj himself was a high-ranking member of the IRGC before joining Iran's soccer program. "We are going to the World Cup, for which we qualified, and our host is FIFA - not Mr. Trump or America," Taj said Tuesday. "If they accept hosting us, then they must also accept that they must not insult our military institutions in any way. Because if they do, then naturally it could create the same kind of situation that happened in Canada, where there was a possibility we might have to return." FIFA PRESIDENT GIANNI INFANTINO SAYS IRAN WILL 'FOR SURE' PLAY IN WORLD CUP DESPITE CONFLICT INVOLVING US Taj's comments referenced a trip he took to the FIFA Congress in Vancouver last week. Canada, like the U.S., designates the IRGC as a terrorist organization, and Taj's visa was canceled mid-flight, and he was forced to depart the country. "We need a guarantee there, for our trip, that they have no right to insult the symbols of our system — especially the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps," he said in Tehran on Tuesday. "This is something they must pay serious attention to. If there is such a guarantee and the responsibility is clearly assumed, then an incident like what happened in Canada will not happen again." TRUMP ENVOY ASKS FIFA TO REPLACE IRAN WITH ITALY IN 2026 WORLD CUP: REPORT An envoy for President Donald Trump reportedly asked FIFA in April to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup. United States special envoy Paolo Zampolli suggested the idea to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. "I confirm I have suggested to Trump and Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup. I’m an Italian native, and it would be a dream to see the Azzurri at a U.S.-hosted tournament," Zampolli told the Financial Times. "With four titles, they have the pedigree to justify inclusion." The Financial Times reported that the U.S. made the suggestion in part to help mend relations between Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb73e3a200899a00e7c3c6 Georgia Senate candidate Derek Dooley says trans athlete participation undermines gains in women’s sports te 2026-05-06T17:01:23.407Z Georgia Senate candidate Derek Dooley says trans athlete participation undermines gains in women’s sports Later this month, Georgia voters will decide which Republican and Independent candidates advance to a June runoff or the general election to face incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., in the high stakes 2026 midterms. Former Tennessee head coach and NFL assistant Derek Dooley is among the Republican candidates in the race. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, he explained why he believes the timing is right to shift his focus from the gridiron to the political arena. "I've (had) a 28-year career coaching football and just loved the impact you made on young people every day from all walks of life. And I was all in, never looked up for air and thought I was going to do that my whole career," Dooley said. "But two things really happened... it started really after COVID and what happened under the last administration. I started seeing things in our country that I thought i'd never see in our lifetime and it jarred me a little bit. It made me wanted to get involved." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Other Republicans in the race include Rep. Mike Collins and Rep. Buddy Carter, both of Georgia. Dooley was born in Athens, Georgia, close to the University of Georgia's campus. After graduating from law school at Georgia, he kicked off his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the Bulldogs football team. When asked about the ongoing debate over transgender athletes' participation in girls' and women's sports, Dooley took a firm stance. "I have a lot of respect for all people ... But I don't have to be s sociologist or a doctor to know that it's simply not fair to allow biological men to compete with women." SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS ACTIVISTS THANK PAM BONDI FOR TITLE IX ENFORCEMENT AFTER HER DEPARTURE FROM DOJ Dooley also suggested the inclusion of transgender athletes risks reversing years of progress in women’s sports. "We've made tremendous progress in women's sports over the years ... and I don't want to go backwards." In 2025, President Donald Trump signed the "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order, which directed federal agencies to interpret Title IX based on biological sex at birth. While the federal government has considerable latitude over entities that receive federal funds and do not comply with the executive order, legal challenges quickly followed. Trump declared shortly after signing the order that "the war on women’s sports is over," but the issue was not immediately resolved. Less than 24 hours after Trump signed the "Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports" executive order, the U.S. Department of Education announced an investigation into two colleges — San Jose State University and the University of Pennsylvania. The probe also extended to the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association. All three entities faced reported Title IX violations related to the inclusion of transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports. Dooley last coached in 2023 when he worked as a senior offensive analyst at Alabama under Nick Saban. Dooley's father, the late Vince Dooley, is the legendary coach and former athletic director at Georgia. Vince Dooley coached Georgia to the 1980 national championship, a team where All-American Herschel Walker was the standout running back. Walker won the Heisman Trophy in 1982. Like Dooley now, Walker ran for the U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2022 but was defeated by Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in a runoff. Following a nomination from Trump, Walker was confirmed by the Senate in October 2025 as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. Dallas received players and a bounty of picks from Minnesota for running back Herschel Walker. In 1989, Walker was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Minnesota Vikings in one of the most infamous and lopsided deals in NFL history. Dallas received a haul of draft picks and players in a deal widely credited with launching the Cowboys’ 1990s dynasty. Walker rushed for 2,264 yards over three seasons in Minnesota before departing after the 1991 campaign. Georgia’s midterm primary election is scheduled for May 19. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two vote-getters will advance to a June 16 runoff. 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/69fb73cfa200899a00e7c3bd Country music star Zach Bryan caught on camera shouting X-rated vulgar comment at fan te 2026-05-06T17:01:03.857Z Country music star Zach Bryan caught on camera shouting X-rated vulgar comment at fan Zach Bryan is going viral on TikTok, and probably not for a reason he's happy about. Bryan is one of the most recognizable faces in the entertainment business in America. His country music career has been nothing short of incredible. However, he has a long history of getting in his own way and causing headlines that are completely unnecessary. Well, time to add another one to the list. 'YELLOWSTONE' CREATOR, TAYLOR SWIFT DOMINATE 2024 AS DIDDY, JUSTIN BALDONI BATTLE CAREER-ENDING HEADLINES TikTok user @loganw_24 posted a video Tuesday night of the talented country artist shouting about him using a very vulgar sexual reference for ejaculation. The caption on the video reads the following: You can watch the video here, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. MICHAEL RAPAPORT SLAMS TIKTOK AS 'DIRTY' AND 'BIASED' PLATFORM Bryan took to X on Wednesday morning to share a clip of Tim Robinson's "I Think You Should Leave" saying a similar comment. The popular singer seemingly appeared to be implying he was just repeating a TV quote. Nothing more. Nothing less. "You guys are so soft & weird," he tweeted to his nearly 680,000 followers. Despite trying to walk it back with a comedic explanation, people in the comments on TikTok were thoroughly not impressed. Below are some of the reactions: COUNTRY STAR ZACH BRYAN'S EX CALLS OUT HIS 'DEAFENING' SILENCE AFTER ACCUSING HIM OF EMOTIONAL ABUSE Whether it's a Tim Robinson skit or not (it certainly appears to be the former), it's nothing short of incredible how Zach Bryan continues to cause unnecessary distractions. Let's not forget his now-infamous breakupbreakup with Brianna Chickenfry. That resulted in headlines for months. Rinse. Wash. Repeat. What do you think of Bryan's interaction with a random fan? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb73bca200899a00e7c3b4 Trump counterterror strategy targets cartels, domestic extremists as threats shift beyond ISIS te 2026-05-06T17:00:44.334Z Trump counterterror strategy targets cartels, domestic extremists as threats shift beyond ISIS The Trump administration’s new counterterrorism strategy expands the scope of U.S. national security policy to include drug cartels and domestic extremist groups alongside traditional jihadist threats — a shift that could widen how counterterrorism tools are deployed at home and abroad. A 16-page strategy released to reporters Wednesday identifies three primary sources of terrorist threats: "narcoterrorists and transnational gangs," "legacy Islamist terrorists," and "violent left-wing extremists, including anarchists and anti-fascists" — marking a break from post-9/11 frameworks that centered largely on groups like ISIS and al Qaeda. The document lays out a three-part approach to combating those threats: identifying terrorist actors and plots before they occur, cutting off funding and recruitment pipelines, and ultimately dismantling established networks — a framework that signals a more expansive use of intelligence, financial and military tools across multiple threat categories. The strategy broadens the definition of terrorism in ways that could extend national security powers beyond traditional jihadist groups — opening the door to expanded use of military, intelligence and law enforcement tools against cartels and actors inside the United States. TRUMP REWRITES NATIONAL SECURITY PLAYBOOK AS MASS MIGRATION OVERTAKES TERRORISM AS TOP US THREAT At the same time, the strategy takes aim at the intelligence community, arguing it has been "mired in old ways of looking at threats" and, at times, "weaponized" for political purposes — language that underscores the administration’s push to reshape how counterterrorism priorities are defined and executed. The strategy expands the counterterrorism mission to include domestic extremist violence, particularly from what officials describe as left-wing ideological movements — a shift that places greater emphasis on identifying and disrupting networks operating inside the United States. White House counterterrorism chief Sebastian Gorka said the administration is focused on politically motivated violence domestically and would use "all the tools constitutionally available" to identify and disrupt extremist actors. TRUMP ADMIN TO HOLD GLOBAL SUMMIT ON COUNTERING ANTIFA, SOURCES CONFIRM He pointed to recent high-profile attacks, including the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as examples of what he described as a broader rise in extremist violence. "If you look at the Tyler Robinson, as you mentioned, the murder of the assassin, of Charlie Kirk. If you look at Robert Westman, the murderer of the little children of the Annunciation Catholic School last year, we see an ideology that, ostensibly, began by preaching tolerance, being used by specific actors to wage violence against the most innocent, little children at Catholic schools at churches. This is a threat we will take very seriously." "Whether you are right wing inspired or left being inspired, the point at which you advocate for violence or use violence yourself, for political purposes, means you are actually undertaking terrorism," Gorka went on. The strategy calls for mapping and disrupting "violent left-wing extremists" using available law enforcement authorities, a move that could expand how federal agencies apply counterterrorism tools in domestic cases. The strategy also elevates drug cartels to a central national security threat, embedding them alongside jihadist groups as a core counterterrorism priority — a shift that blurs the line between traditional criminal organizations and designated terrorist actors. Gorka framed cartel violence as a direct and ongoing threat to the United States, arguing the scale of deaths tied to drug trafficking now rivals wartime losses. "More Americans were murdered by illicit drugs smuggled across the border by cartels in one year than in 70 years of combat fatalities of U.S. servicemen and women," he said. "They declared war on us. We are responding." The strategy builds on actions already underway, including the designation of major cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and a military campaign targeting suspected smuggling operations — steps that expand the range of tools available to confront cartel networks. Recent operations have targeted suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific as part of what officials describe as an ongoing effort to combat "narcoterrorism," signaling a more sustained operational posture. "If we know where you are, if you killed Americans, if you're plotting to kill Americans, within 72 hours, we can kill you, we can arrest you or we can kill you," Gorka said. Beyond domestic and cartel-related threats, the strategy places Iran at the center of the global terrorism landscape, describing the regime as the most significant state-backed threat facing the United States — reinforcing a continued focus on Tehran’s role in supporting proxy networks. "The greatest threat to the United States emanating from the Middle East comes specifically from Iran," the document states, citing both Tehran’s military capabilities and its backing of groups such as Hezbollah. Gorka echoed that assessment, arguing many global threats ultimately trace back to Tehran. "Nine out of ten times, you scratch the surface of that threat, and three nanometers later, you find Iran," he said. The strategy calls for continued military, intelligence and covert operations against Iran and its network of proxies, signaling those efforts will persist "until the regime in Tehran is no longer a threat to the United States." The document also emphasizes more aggressive use of military, financial and intelligence tools, alongside increased pressure on allies to take on greater responsibility in combating shared threats, pointing to a wider, more integrated counterterrorism posture going forward. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb7180a200899a00e7c384 The blooper heard ‘round the world: revisiting Luis Gonzalez’s iconic 2001 season 25 years later te 2026-05-06T16:51:12.108Z The blooper heard ‘round the world: revisiting Luis Gonzalez’s iconic 2001 season 25 years later This is the next in a series of stories from Cronkite News looking back at the Diamondbacks’ 2001 World Series win. PHOENIX – Of the 166,234 at-bats during the 2001 MLB season, 28,680 resulted in singles. None were more significant than Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Luis Gonzalez’s walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth during Game 7 of the World Series against the New York Yankees. The hit gave the Diamondbacks a 3-2 win, and Arizona its first and only major professional men’s title to date.  A quarter of a century later, Gonzalez’s bases-loaded blooper is not only etched in the memory of every Diamondbacks fan, but in the mind of the man at the plate as well.  “From winning our first major championship here for the state of Arizona, here we are 25 years later and fans still recognize us,” Gonzalez said. “The community and everybody still rallies around us whenever we do anything.”  The 2001 World Series win is among the most important in the history of professional sports in Arizona but it was also a culmination of years of toil for Gonzalez, who hadn’t made an All-Star game in the nine years before joining the Diamondbacks, but had a career season in 2001.  Gonzalez played in all 162 games in 2001, hammering a team-high 57 home runs and 142 RBI at a batting average of .325 and slugging percentage of .688. His 198 hits were seventh in the major leagues and his 1.117 OPS, fourth in the MLB, was the only time in his 19-year career that it crossed the 1.000 mark.  In recognition of Gonzalez’s role as the leader of a strong Diamondbacks offense, the 33-year-old received a second All-Star nod and finished third in the NL MVP race behind Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa.  Gonzalez even won the home run derby that season, beating out Bonds, Sosa, Jason Giambi and Alex Rodriguez, among others, to take home the crown.  Yet looking back at his accomplishments, Gonzalez’ first instinct was to praise the environment around him that allowed him to produce those stellar numbers.  “I was hitting in front of a guy like Tony Womack who was leading the league in stolen bases, Steve Finley, or whether it was Jay Bell or Craig Counsell, whoever was hitting second,” Gonzalez said. “It seemed like every time I was coming up, there (were) runners on base. Especially in April, I was hitting a lot of home runs in April that really got my confidence level going pretty high, and I felt invincible as the year was going on.” The 2001 season was Gonzalez’s year, but April saw him ascend to a different level, tying Ken Griffey Jr.’s record for most home runs in the month with 13, momentum that never let up through the playoff run.  Despite being only four years removed from expansion and led by rookie manager Bob Brenly, formerly the team’s television broadcaster, the Diamondbacks powered through the National League playoffs before taking down the vaunted defending champion Yankees in the World Series.  After a blowout 15-2 Diamondbacks victory in Game 6 forced a deciding game at then-Bank One Ballpark, Game 7 only added to the suspense. Tied 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth, Yankees closer Mariano Rivera hit Counsell to load the bases.  Gonzalez was warming up in the on-deck circle, focusing on where to celebrate when Counsell, the NLCS MVP, drove in the winning runs. Instead, he was thrust into the moment. As Gonzalez walked to the plate, his mind went to “the fans, (his) family, (his) friends, (his) coaches, the journey that got (him) there”, before shutting down once he stepped into the batter’s box.  Rivera, known for his cutter that broke in towards left-handed hitters as much as his legendary ability to close out games, threw nearly identical pitches back-to-back to Gonzalez. Gonzalez fouled the first one off. The second became an iconic moment in Arizona sports history.  “When Gonzo hit that little blooper, a lot of things were; it was all meant to be,” then-Diamondbacks owner Jerry Colangelo said. “Everything went silent for me when that happened, and then when (Bell) hit home plate, everything exploded.” Gonzalez’s hit has since been replayed thousands of times but the team’s connection is just as everlasting. Brenly described the players’ bond off the field as “cohesive” and recalled Gonzalez’ frequent pranks throughout Brenly’s tenure as manager.  Bob Melvin, who served as a bench coach for the Diamondbacks, departed for the Seattle Mariners following the 2001 season. During one conversation while in Arizona, Melvin disclosed his deathly fear of clowns, so when the Mariners visited Tucson the following season for a spring training game, Gonzalez decided to pull his leg.  “Gonzo gets on the phone and somehow finds a couple of clowns in Tucson to come out to the ballpark: full costume, red nose, the whole deal, and they stood on top of the Mariners dugout all day,” Brenly said. “Every time Mel would poke his head out, he’d see those clowns and (go) back in again.” In a similar incident, outfielder Reggie Sanders showed up late to spring training due to a flat tire. Gonzalez retrieved a tire and placed it in Sanders’ locker.  The 2001 World Series winning team will share more laughs when they reunite at Chase Field in September as the Diamondbacks honor the 25th anniversary of the team’s World Series victory, one whose impact won’t fade anytime soon.  “It was probably one of the greatest moments of my baseball career and I’m sure a lot of other guys could say the same thing,” Gonzalez said. The post The blooper heard ‘round the world: revisiting Luis Gonzalez’s iconic 2001 season 25 years later appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6f75a200899a00e7c31c More than a star: Chandler High sprinter Imani Galera-Young redefines elite te 2026-05-06T16:42:29.866Z More than a star: Chandler High sprinter Imani Galera-Young redefines elite CHANDLER — Eric Richardson has been at Chandler High School for nearly three decades. When he speaks, he speaks from a deep well of experience. So when he speaks of Imani Galera-Young, it’s fair to believe that he is not speaking in hyperbole.  “I’ve been doing this for a long, long time and, you know, most of the time, when you get somebody as immensely talented as she is, you got to deal with a bunch of other stuff,” said Richardson, Chandler’s accomplished girls track and field coach. “But with her, it is exactly what you see.” What spectators see is a name that is etched in the record books. Galera-Young ran the second leg of the Wolves’ state-record setting 4×100 meter relay (45.12), she set the meet record at the 85th Chandler Rotary in the 300-meter hurdles (41.50) and she was named the 2024-25 Gatorade Arizona Girls Track & Field Player of the Year. While her performance sets her apart in track and field history, Richardson said Galera-Young further separates herself from the pack due to a rare blend of maturity and humility. “Jeez, she’s the perfect prototype of kids from yesteryear because the kids today aren’t like that,” said Richardson, who has led Chandler to 17 state championships. “It’s not their fault because they have parental guidance or whatever it is, the parental managers.” Galera-Young’s resume makes it clear that she is an elite talent, but she does not come with the same baggage as other elite athletes, Richardson said. There is no agent butting heads, there is no ego, there is simply an elite athlete ready to perform. Her personality is not a detriment, rather a positive. “Well mannered, mild mannered, is shy and squeamish about challenging her teammates, you know, as most leaders want to do,” Richardson said. “I mean, she’s the perfect person. She works hard, never complains, even when she’s beat up and stuff like that.”  Galera-Young is also an elite student. She takes Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes and has a 4.30 GPA. This dedication to her education was instilled through a childhood of Montessori learning, her mom, Riane Dawson said. “She kind of learned to be an independent – especially in the Montessori world – learn to be her own independent thinker,” Dawson said.  Dawson did not want to define Galera-Young’s future when she was younger, instead allowing Galera-Young to pursue her own path. She knew there would be good, bad and ugly, but she also knew there would be a lot of learning. It was that learning that taught Galera-Young who she wanted to be: not just an elite athlete, but an elite, well-rounded human. “I feel like it makes me more of a person to also have academics,” Galera-Young said. While the motivation to be academically excellent is internal, she is aware that people take note of her academics. “The reason I got recognized from the mayor was because of my Gatorade Award, and the whole reason I got that, I feel like, was also because of my academics,” Galera-Young said. When it comes to budgeting time, it’s hard to figure how Galera-Young juggles training to be an elite athlete, maintaining a 4.30 GPA, taking challenging classes, volunteering at the Chandler Care Center and living the rest of her life. “Fitting in that part of your schedule, along with the rigors that are required with the APs and IBs and stuff, and maintaining a 4.3, it’s pretty challenging, but she navigates it pretty well,” Richardson said. While all of this paints a dazzling picture of Galera-Young, you won’t hear any bragging until she is pressed to rank her accomplishments. “I’m most proud of winning the four by four in state my sophomore year,” Galera-Young said. “So I would say those two are tied, even though Gatorade (Player of the Year) is a higher rank.” The Arizona Gatorade Track and Field Player of the Year is presented to only one girl each year. A relay involves four, so being one of one might seem more special to most people than being one of four, but not to Galera-Young. She prefers winning the 4×400 meter relay because she enjoys being a part of a group and serving a larger purpose.  “She’s just extremely, extremely humble. I don’t think she’s even fully realized and wrapped her mind around what we see in her yet,” Dawson said. “It’s just naturally not in her to feel boastful.” Humility not only defines her present, it shapes her future. Galera-Young is committed to the University of Arkansas for track and field, but she is not relying on a career of running professionally. “I’m going to school for nursing, and I also want to study psychology,” Galera-Young said. “Hopefully I can have a career in that just to also have a life that’s not fully track. Because I feel like, just being consumed with one thing, that gets draining and you kind of lose yourself.” Galera-Young dreams of becoming a pediatric nurse, inspired by a bond she formed when she lived with her 8-year-old cousin, Kai. “I feel like we’re like the same person,” Galera-Young said. “I just like how kids act.”  If Galera-Young’s goals ever change or she has the opportunity to pursue a career as a professional athlete, she has the trust and confidence of those around her.  “Any year that we follow up with her, if she says ‘This is what I wanna do,’ I have no doubt in my mind that it’s gonna happen,” Dawson said. Galera-Young’s maturity and independence allow her to define her own path, and they may be the reason that she is a future Razorback.  “You get kids in the top ten, they’re all pretty much the same athletically,” Richardson said. “Then you have to go to the intangibles to see which one that best fits your university.” The post More than a star: Chandler High sprinter Imani Galera-Young redefines elite appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6f47a200899a00e7c2dd Rita Wilson reveals intimate bathroom routine that keeps her marriage to Tom Hanks strong te 2026-05-06T16:41:43.249Z Rita Wilson reveals intimate bathroom routine that keeps her marriage to Tom Hanks strong Rita Wilson revealed her "deep secret" to a successful marriage, which she claims is sharing a bathroom. "I will tell you – this is a deep secret. Shared bathroom," she laughed in an interview with People published on Tuesday. The "Sleepless in Seattle" star, who has been married to Tom Hanks for 38 years, continued, "It’s very good. That’s where you download everything. That’s where you download the day, laugh about what you’re doing. In the mornings you’re thinking about what are you doing today, where are you going to be, ‘Great I’ll meet you there.’" She admitted, "That’s the humorous answer, but it’s actually very true, and then also I think it’s shared values." TOM HANKS STUNS FANS BY SHARING BATHING SUIT PHOTO OF RITA WILSON ON HER 69TH BIRTHDAY "You have to be able to communicate to each other the things that are changing in your life also, and also the things that are still staying the same," she explained. "You’re always working together for the greater good." Wilson and Hanks first met on the set of "Bosom Buddies" in 1981, and they married in April 1988. "For me, it’s really about commitment," Wilson continued. "There’s really something so beautiful about that, about the commitment." The "Volunteers" actress said she loves "choosing each other for the rest of your lives" when you get married. "That’s the intention. That’s what you want to do. So, I think that’s a really beautiful thing." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS But she noted, "You’re not the same person that you were when you got married. Like, who you were physically, who you are emotionally, spiritually is very different than who you are 10 years later, 20 years later, 30 years later, if you’re lucky, like me, to be married 38 years." Wilson concluded, "It’s really the ability to grow and change and evolve together and support each other in all those things that you do over time. I love that." She and Hanks shared sons Chet, 35, and Truman, 30, and she’s a stepmom to Colin, 48, and E.A., 43, from Hanks’ first marriage. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Wilson said giving birth to and nursing her children gave her an "extraordinary awe for what your body can do and what it has done and how it’s there for you, and it’s there for others." But she said when she was diagnosed with breast cancer a decade ago and underwent a mastectomy, "These parts of your body that had been there for you in such a beautiful way are gone." She said she was grateful that she was able to have reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy. "I like to say that I’ve finally gone Hollywood now, and I have some implants. It's pretty good," she joked. In 2023, Hanks and Wilson joked about having the "secret" to a successful marriage, "and we bottled it." "We're not gonna tell anyone," the "Band of Brothers" actor laughed. "And we'll sell it to you individually, for $17 billion." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6f33a200899a00e7c2d4 Family identifies 18-year-old killed in Oklahoma Arcadia Lake mass shooting: 'Loving caring person' te 2026-05-06T16:41:23.471Z Family identifies 18-year-old killed in Oklahoma Arcadia Lake mass shooting: 'Loving caring person' Family has identified the 18 year-old woman killed in the Oklahoma's Acadia Lake mass shooting that left nearly two dozen others injured. A GoFundMe her family created Tuesday night establishes Avianna Smith-Gray as "a victim of a mass shooting (Arcadia lake Shooting)" and states she was "a Loving caring person." The GoFundMe also shared that Smith-Gray was an avid dancer, good with children and a talented singer and hairstylist. "Avianna was so full of life and loved spending time with her family, friends, her boyfriend, & etc. she was 18 years old just graduated and was waiting to walk that stage! I can go on and on about her but know she was loved by many!" the GoFundMe message concluded. SHOOTING DURING PARTY AT OKLAHOMA'S ARCADIA LAKE LEAVES AT LEAST 10 WOUNDED, POLICE SAY Local police did not confirm her identity, but did confirm that an 18-year-old died as a result of injuries incurred at the mass shooting. "We are saddened to confirm that an 18-year-old young woman has passed away from injuries sustained in the Arcadia Lake shooting on Sunday night," the Edmond Police Department (EPD) wrote in a Tuesday night X post. The Arcadia Lake shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday, according to EPD. At least 23 victims suffered gunshot-related injuries and at least 10 were taken to local area hospitals, according to a statement from EPD. SHOOTING AT OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALL LEAVES MULTIPLE VICTIMS "The incident occurred during an unsanctioned party that began after dark and was advertised across multiple social media platforms, drawing a large crowd of young adults from across the metro area," EPD's statement read. EPD responded to multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired. Oklahoma City Police and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol also responded, according to EPD. The trouble reportedly started when some of the party attendees started arguing with each other about their boyfriends, witness Jeremiah Braxton told The Associated Press. "Everybody got scared, dudes was panicking, women was panicking, people seeing their friends fight," Braxton said. Another witness, Michael Triplet, was shot in the rear. He told the AP it was a "scary situation." At this time, the police have not released any information on a possible subject and say "investigators are actively working the case." Fox News Digital contacted EPD for comment but did not immediately receive a response. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6f0ca200899a00e7c2c9 Office of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Raided by F.B.I. Agents te 2026-05-06T16:40:44.204Z Office of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Raided by F.B.I. Agents Two people familiar with the case said the search of a Democratic lawmaker’s office was related to a Biden-era investigation of possible corruption and bribery related to marijuana businesses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6ef4a200899a00e7c2aa BASIS Tucson North graduates its first full K-12 cohort te 2026-05-06T16:40:20.722Z BASIS Tucson North graduates its first full K-12 cohort When BASIS Tucson North opened its primary school in 2013, it made a bet that students who entered as kindergarteners would still be there 13 years later. This spring, the first cohort to take that full journey graduated. Students, staff and parents gathered April 23 at Locale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant to celebrate the cohort, whose 13-year journey offers a rare look at the long-term effects of a high-intensity accelerated curriculum on student development. For Monika Mendoza, head of school at BASIS Tucson North, the cohort represents something bigger than a graduation milestone: a cultural anchor and a bridge between the school's past and its future. "It's a pretty special thing to have this group of kids stay together for all these years," Mendoza said. The cohort provided a sense of stability at what can be a nerve-wracking school to join, often serving as an informal welcoming committee for incoming students and helping newcomers integrate into the school environment. A sign welcomes BASIS Tucson North's first full K-12 cohort to their April 23 celebration at Locale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant. Isabel Vidrio / Tucson Spotlight. The BASIS curriculum introduces concepts early and revisits them with increasing complexity, a spiraling model that, for graduating senior Allison Devaughn, made the transition from primary school to high-level research feel like a natural progression. "Just having that love of reading and this gracious appetite for new material. It just really translated well to reading a bunch of papers and textbooks," Devaughn said. Devaughn's desire to learn developed in her primary years and served as the foundation for handling heavy AP coursework and Capstone projects. Drawing on her research experience and extracurricular work, she secured a position in a molecular and cellular biology lab through the KEYS Internship Program. "I was able to funnel some of that desire to read into a desire to learn more, because at the end of the day, reading teaches you something," Devaughn said. For Natasha Rubio, whose son Tristan is part of the graduating class, the value of the 13-year journey is measured in maturity. Rubio enrolled him in the primary school's inaugural year after seeing older family members succeed in the BASIS system. "There is a maturity there that I don't see in a lot of high school kids," Rubio said. That maturity has extended into community leadership for some students. Tristan spent his final years competing in a national robotics competition and mentoring fourth graders in robotics at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center. Tristan Rubio, a member of BASIS Tucson North's first full K-12 graduating cohort, spent his final years at the school competing in a national robotics competition and mentoring fourth graders. Isabel Vidrio / Tucson Spotlight. With a small, consistent group of peers, students became friends by circumstance as much as by choice, a dynamic that Devaughn said pushed her classmates toward a higher level of emotional intelligence. "It's helped us really work out differences and not just be like, 'We disagree on this one fact, so I'm going to hate you forever,'" Devaughn said. "We can still be friends even if we don't agree on something. How to work through it and just stay friends no matter what." That consistency has a downside, too. Devaughn calls it a "stagnation of opinions" and sees graduation as a necessary step out of a familiar environment and into the diverse perspectives of a large university. To mark the occasion, BASIS Tucson North planned a "full circle" ceremony in which the graduating seniors walked through the primary school in their caps and gowns for the younger students. "We want the kindergarteners to see that this can be you in a few years," Mendoza said. "For the parents, seeing the kindergarten teachers at these senior events underscores the completion of a 13-year academic career." The first full cohort leaves behind a blueprint for how academic rigor and long-term community can shape a student from kindergarten through graduation. Isabel Vidrio is a journalism major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at vidrioi@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6cf2a200899a00e7c087 Give me liberty, or give me… a preventable outbreak te 2026-05-06T16:31:46.097Z Give me liberty, or give me… a preventable outbreak Alexis Koskan An effort to amend the Arizona Constitution (HCR 2056) with the “right to refuse medical mandates,” was introduced this legislative session but has since stalled. However, a related bill, HB 2248, is still moving quickly through the Legislature.  Rachel Gur-Arie Under HCR 2056, vaccines would no longer be mandated for enrollment in public schools or for school employees. Similarly, HB 2248 seeks to enact policies that broadly prohibit “discrimination” based on an individual’s acceptance or refusal of “medical interventions,” including vaccines.   The ultimate result of these two pieces of legislation will be a drop in the already falling immunization rates. Both undermine public health and actively risk our functioning communities — particularly the elderly, children and those with a weakened immune system. However, unlike HCR 2056, which would amend the state constitution and require voter approval, HB 2248 operates through statute and could take effect more immediately if enacted. HB 2248 also defines ‘medical interventions’ broadly, extending far beyond vaccines to include a wide range of treatments, further limiting the ability of institutions to respond to public health risks. Both efforts have been cleverly dressed up in the cloaks of personal autonomy and medical freedom, but in fact only undermine these concepts for most of us.  Sarah Martinelli Personal autonomy includes not only an individuals’ right to refuse, but also an individuals’ right to benefit from public health interventions like vaccines. By codifying a right to refuse medical interventions, Arizona lawmakers are de-prioritizing benefits like herd immunity from vaccine-preventable diseases. As immunization rates drop, fewer people will benefit from community protection from diseases such as polio, measles, mumps, whooping cough, meningitis, and other preventable illnesses that we have had the privilege to forget since large-scale vaccination programs prevented them from occurring.  Swapna Reddy When we see declining rates of immunizations, such as the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine, we see more cases of vaccine-preventable diseases. For example, we have already seen a reemergence of measles, a disease previously declared eliminated in the US in 2000. And as anti-vaccine sentiment rises and families forgo immunizing their children, we have also seen growing rates of measles cases, with a total of 2,283 cases confirmed in 2025, the highest rate since 1991. As of March 5, 2026, the CDC reported 1,281 new measles cases, 97% of which occurred among unvaccinated individuals. Aside from disease prevention, societies rely on vaccination to keep the populace healthy and functioning. HCR 2056 and HB 2248 could further compromise the health and daily routine of children, adults and communities. For example, with increased vaccine-preventable outbreaks that will result from HCR 2056, schools will close more frequently, teachers may not agree to come to work (or get sick themselves), and parents will be left to find care for their children (since schools are closed) so they can go to work. Both bills come at a time of tumultuous vaccine policy. In June 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services removed 17 medical experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the country’s leading organization for vaccine policy, and replaced them with alternative members with a more skeptical view towards traditional vaccine decision-making. Despite pushback from more than 200 health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, on the new CDC guidelines issued by this reconstituted panel, momentum for loosening vaccine mandates continued. A few months later, in September 2025, the Florida governor and surgeon general called for an end to all vaccine mandates. Public health professionals have feared a domino effect in other states’ vaccine policies. HCR 2056 appears to be just that: A state constitutional amendment that undermines science and public health. Although currently stalled, if passed by the Arizona Legislature, HCR 2056 would bypass the standard legislative process by not requiring the governor’s signature and will go straight to the November 2026 ballot. This could give proponents the opportunity for well-coordinated mobilization in an accelerated time frame. Because the measure would appear alongside more than a dozen other ballot measures, voters may experience ballot fatigue, increasing the likelihood that such a significant policy happens without the consideration it deserves. It might be too late before many Arizonans realize its implications before it becomes state law. In contrast, HB 2248 would follow the standard legislative process and require the governor’s signature to become law. It is critical that the Arizona Legislature votes no on HCR 2056 and HB 2248. In particular, if HB 2248 is passed, Governor Hobbs must swiftly veto it to save lives and promote autonomous decision-making for all. Benefits of vaccines work only when most people partake. If the “right to refuse” is enacted in law, vaccine uptake is compromised further and vaccine-preventable diseases continue to spread. Make your voice heard on behalf of our children’s and community’s public health, safety and autonomy by letting our policymakers know that freedom of choice for some shouldn’t include danger of preventable disease for all — that’s just bad medicine.  Alexis Koskan, PhD, is an associate professor in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University. Rachel Gur-Arie, PhD, MS, is an assistant professor with Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University. Sarah Martinelli, MS, RD, SNS, is a clinical associate professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University. Swapna Reddy, JD, DrPH, MPH, is clinical professor and the Assistant Dean of Strategic & Global Partnerships at College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University. The post Give me liberty, or give me… a preventable outbreak first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6cdba200899a00e7c061 Randy Moss launches YouTube bass fishing series while headlining record $3.25M tournament in Nashville te 2026-05-06T16:31:23.729Z Randy Moss launches YouTube bass fishing series while headlining record $3.25M tournament in Nashville Randy Moss is taking his talents from the football field to the fishing boat. The Hall of Fame wide receiver is launching a new YouTube bass fishing series called "Chasing 10 with Randy Moss" while also serving as an ambassador for the inaugural The Champions bass tournament coming to the Nashville area this fall. It’s a perfect fit. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE World Bass Enterprises (WBE) announced on Monday that Moss will headline the record-setting event, which will feature top anglers from both the Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour competing for a staggering $3.25 million purse — including a $1.25 million first-place prize. It will be the largest payout in bass fishing history. "Bass fishing has always been a big part of my life and fuels my competitive fire in retirement," Moss said. "I get the same rush reeling in a bass as I did finding the end zone. "As I launch Chasing 10 and spend more time on the water, partnering with WBE was an easy choice. From day one I’ve been impressed with Brian’s leadership and vision, and I can’t wait for The Champions tournament this fall in Nashville."  He’s referring to Brian Bird, founder and CEO of WBE. NORTH CAROLINA ANGLER CATCHES 212-POUND BLUEFIN TUNA WHILE RIDING A JET SKI OFF THE OUTER BANKS The tournament is scheduled for Oct. 28-Nov. 1 on Old Hickory Lake at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, Tenn., just outside Nashville. It will feature the top 50 anglers from the sport’s two biggest professional circuits. As for Moss’ new series, Chasing 10 will chronicle the former NFL superstar’s quest to land a 10-pound bass — a benchmark considered legendary among anglers. The show will feature celebrity guests from across the sports and entertainment world, including former Minnesota Vikings teammates Cris Carter, Jake Reed and Daunte Culpepper. A six-time Pro Bowler and a five-time NFL receiving touchdowns leader, Moss recently overcame a battle with cancer. He described the role of the great outdoors as his "therapist" through life’s challenges. "Did I need a therapist after retiring from football? Maybe," Moss said. "But I use bass fishing and Mother Nature as my therapist. My wife lets me get out two to three times a week." According to Moss, his love for fishing dates back to his childhood growing up along West Virginia’s Kanawha River. But his bass fishing obsession really took off during his time with the Vikings after a retired pro angler introduced him to the sport. He said he’s been, "hooked ever since." Pun fully intended. And on his new YouTube show, there’s only one rule. But it’s a strict one. "You get on a boat, have fun, and we're not thinking about any of the negativity," Moss said. "No controversy on my boat."  Aye aye, captain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6cc8a200899a00e7c058 Perez Hilton heaps praise on Ivanka Trump, takes swipe at Kardashians during appearance on Tomi Lahren's show te 2026-05-06T16:31:04.046Z Perez Hilton heaps praise on Ivanka Trump, takes swipe at Kardashians during appearance on Tomi Lahren's show Internet celebrity gossip hound Perez Hilton is about to take heat from the LIBS over this one. During an appearance on the "Tomi Lahren Is Fearless" podcast, the 48-year-old single father of three — who has said some nasty things about Donald Trump throughout his career – heaped praise on Ivanka Trump and even Donald on a matter close to Hilton's heart. "I have two daughters and a son, and I wish and I pray that my daughters grow up to be like Ivanka Trump," Hilton told Lahren. After years of offhand comments about the Trump family, it seems that fatherhood has softened Hilton. Based on what he told Lahren this week, his perspective on Ivanka has evolved. IVANKA TRUMP STAYS FIT WITH THIS SELF-DEFENSE PRACTICE: ‘MOVING MEDITATION’ "To me, she is such a role model and an inspiration for young women. She's smart. She's self-sufficient and happily married and a mother and is capable of so much and is doing all of these things in the business world," Hilton continued. "So kudos to [Donald] and the late Ivana Trump for, you know, raising all of their kids really well. And that's probably the best compliment that I can give Donald Trump because at the end of the day, like the thing that I'm proudest of and the thing that matters to me the most is being a father." Possibly to prove that he hasn't lost his fastball ripping on celebrities, Hilton then took a swipe at the Kardashians. The gossip hound told Lahren that it was now his mission to live like an "old school conservative father" who helps his kids with homework and disciplines his kids when they need correction. "It's that Cuban Catholic in me," he noted. "Like even when we're at home, I won't let my daughters wear bikinis. One pieces. My daughter's turning 11 next week. Bikinis? No. No way. No. Like like I said, I want to raise like an Ivanka Trump, not a Kardashian Jenner." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6cb4a200899a00e7c04f Trump requests E Jean Carroll $83M judgment stay for pending Supreme Court action on presidential immunity te 2026-05-06T16:30:44.305Z Trump requests E Jean Carroll $83M judgment stay for pending Supreme Court action on presidential immunity President Donald Trump's lawyers are requesting a stay of the $83.3 million judgement in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case while he seeks Supreme Court review on the grounds of presidential immunity, according to a new filing late Tuesday night. The Trump request for a stay is unopposed by Carroll's legal team if Trump increases the bond by roughly $7.46 million to cover post-judgment interest on the original judgment that has been under appeal. "This Court should now stay the mandate to allow President Trump to present important questions relating to, without limitation, Presidential immunity and the Westfall Act to the Supreme Court," the filing from Trump's presidential lawyer Justin Smith read. "Carroll does not oppose this motion." FEDERAL APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS $83.3M E. JEAN CARROLL JUDGMENT AGAINST TRUMP The Westfall Act is a federal law that protects government employees from being personally sued for common law torts like negligence or defamation committed while they were doing their jobs. Carroll originally sued for defamation in November 2019 during Trump's first term. Essentially, the referenced law acts as a legal "shield" by shifting the target of a lawsuit from an individual person to the United States government itself. The 24-page filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit signals Trump's intention to ask the Supreme Court to review where Trump is immune for this May 2023 judgment delivered as Trump was weighing another presidential primary run before 2024 and facing myriad legal cases under then-President Joe Biden. SUPREME COURT TO REVIEW TRUMP PETITION ON E JEAN CARROLL JUDGMENT Trump’s lawyers argue there is a "reasonable probability" the Supreme Court will take the case and a "fair prospect" the justices will reverse the lower court. They point to a dissent from the denial of rehearing en banc in which three Second Circuit judges identified what Trump’s team describes as legal errors involving presidential immunity and the Westfall Act. "Absent a stay, President Trump will suffer ongoing irreparable harm due to violation of his right to immunity from this defamation suit for his official statements as President of the United States of America," Smith argued, adding Trump may face proceedings to execute on the $83.3 million judgment before the Supreme Court has reviewed the case. "President Trump respectfully asks the Court to stay the mandate until the Supreme Court’s final disposition of the petition for a writ of certiorari," the filing stated. APPEALS COURT DEALS TRUMP BLOW IN CHALLENGE TO E JEAN CARROLL VERDICT "There is a 'fair prospect' that the SupremeCourt will reverse the Panel’s erroneous decisions that Presidential immunity and the Westfall Act were both waived," Trump's lawyers continued. "Issuing the mandate and permitting lower court proceedings to move forward during Supreme Court review of these significant questions would 'eviscerate the immunity [the Supreme Court has] recognized,' as well as create a likely inability to recover funds if the Supreme Court reverses, as it should." The motion was filed Tuesday by Smith of the James Otis Law Group. Smith was nominated by Trump to be a United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit in early March, and the Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on his nomination April 15. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6a82a200899a00e7bff0 Katie Porter’s attempt to brush off viral outburst backfires as critics torch ‘worst political ad’ te 2026-05-06T16:21:22.640Z Katie Porter’s attempt to brush off viral outburst backfires as critics torch ‘worst political ad’ Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is facing criticism over a new campaign ad that references her past viral outbursts, with some critics calling it one of the worst political ads created as she seeks to succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. The 30-second ad released Monday showed Porter grocery shopping, filling up her car with gas, and a shot of her "grown kid" sleeping on her couch. It also took aim at President Donald Trump, with supporters holding various signs like "Dump Trump #NOKINGS," "CALL OUT RACISM" and "ABOLISH ICE" signs, positioning Porter as someone who can stand up to Trump. "Now, could you guys please get out of my shot?" Porter quipped at the end of the ad in a nod to her viral outburst to a staffer while filming an interview.  In October 2025, a video surfaced showing Porter snapping, "get out of my f--king shot" to a staffer during a video call touting the Biden administration.  MSNBC PANEL USES KATIE PORTER BACKLASH TO BLAST 'DOUBLE STANDARD' FOR WOMEN IN POLITICS Porter has faced renewed scrutiny after the video surfaced, as well as another video threatening to end an interview with a journalist last year. The ad presents the controversy in a lighthearted way as Porter works to reassure voters about her temperament. Social media commenters mocked the ad online, calling it the "worst."  "This is by far the worst political ad I’ve ever seen," wrote US Sun editor Harry Cole on X. KATIE PORTER HOLDS ‘F--- TRUMP’ SIGN AT CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION  "An abuser turning her own behavior into a campaign joke. Katie Porter’s new ad is contempt for every staffer she mistreated, every person she’s screamed at, and every plate of mashed potatoes she’s thrown," wrote Republican Party of Riverside County vice chair Michael Curry on X. "I'm at a loss for words. This is so bad," posted Democratic strategist Keith Edwards. Porter's fiery behavior has raised questions in California and across the country about whether she is fit to run the state.  "Everybody in California had a chance to see me on stage with that reporter in the last debate, and see exactly how I conducted myself. Californians can decide for themselves about my temperament based on what they've seen here tonight," she said Tuesday night of her ad during the California gubernatorial debate. DEM SENATE HOPEFULS UNDER SCRUTINY FOR ‘CHOKE THEM OUT’ RHETORIC AFTER TRUMP ATTACK SCARE "You see that in the ad … somebody who's taken responsibility again and again in this race and is also able to laugh at herself and show that she's grown," Porter added in an interview with KRON 4 on Monday when the ad was released. "I think that is a mark of leadership and I want to show people that." Porter recently came under fire after sending a campaign email to donors that included the phrase "F*** Trump" four times — once even in the subject line — just a day after the most recent assassination attempt on Trump’s life at the White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6a6fa200899a00e7bfe7 Trump admin targets nation's second-largest school district in investigation of sexual misconduct policies te 2026-05-06T16:21:03.108Z Trump admin targets nation's second-largest school district in investigation of sexual misconduct policies The U.S. Department of Education announced that its Office for Civil Rights has launched a probe into the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) "for policies that appear to automatically reassign teachers accused of sexual misconduct with students... to another school." "OCR will determine whether the District’s handling of alleged sexual harassment, including sexual assault, by District teachers, administrators, and/or staff violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX)," the department noted in a Tuesday press release. But the school district pushed back in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. LAUSD asserted that "commentary is circulating insinuating that the District assigns those being investigated for sexual misconduct to other school sites. This is not true. Confusion seems to center on the meaning of the term 'reassignment.'" TRUMP ADMIN INVESTIGATES ALL-WOMEN'S COLLEGE FOR ADMITTING MALE STUDENTS "'Reassignment' typically means an employee is directed to remain at home and away from students and schools during an investigation," a district spokesperson continued. "Decisions about reassignment are guided first and foremost by the safety of students, staff, and the workplace.  After an investigation concludes, appropriate measures or discipline may be taken, including termination of employment if warranted." "Los Angeles Unified takes all allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment with the utmost seriousness. Our primary responsibility is to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of every student and staff member in our care," the district spokesperson said. "The District follows established Title IX procedures and other applicable laws and regulations, which are designed to ensure a fair, thorough, and impartial process for all parties. When allegations are reported, they are promptly reviewed, and appropriate interim measures are implemented to protect those involved. If violations are substantiated, the District takes decisive action in accordance with the law and our policies," the statement noted. "We also continuously review and strengthen our policies, training, and reporting systems to better prevent misconduct and support those who come forward. We encourage anyone with information or concerns to report them so they can be addressed appropriately," the district spokesperson said. "We understand the seriousness of allegations and the impact they have on our community. The District remains committed to transparency, accountability, and fostering a safe environment for all." The U.S. Department of Education told Fox News Digital on Wednesday, "We are actively investigating this, and OCR will determine whether the policy is in violation of Title IX." The department also referred Fox News Digital to its press release and to posts on X by Education Secretary Linda McMahon. The department's press release pointed to a 2024 document involving LAUSD and the United Teachers of Los Angeles union. FEDS OPEN PROBE INTO ANTI-ISRAEL NYC TEACHERS "Upon reassignment of any UTLA member, they will be notified within 5 days of the general nature of the allegations against them. We will advise them that they are being reassigned for any of the following categories. Moreover, reassignment will only occur if the nature of the allegations fits one of these descriptions," the document declared, before going on to list categories such as "Sexual harassment of a student, employee, school-related adult, or other community member," "Engaging in a sexual or romantic relationship with a student regardless of their age, or with any other minors outside of LAUSD," and others. Fox News Digital reached out to United Teachers Los Angeles on Wednesday. In a Tuesday post on X, McMahon wrote, "Any of the abhorrent actions listed here should result in termination or worse, but the LA teachers union appears to protect the employment of sexual predators over the safety of students, allowing alleged criminals to be reassigned to a different school. The Trump Administration will always fight to uphold the law, protect the safety of students, and restore common sense to our schools." McMahon added in another post Wednesday, "Teachers unions are advocating to keep children out of schools for protests, using dues to prop up political agendas, and negotiating protections for child abusers. The unions are not fighting for students or teachers – they are fighting to protect their own power." SENATORS UNVEIL BILL TO COMBAT FINANCIAL AID FRAUD BY 'GHOST STUDENTS' "Under Title IX, schools must respond appropriately and address claims of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and assault, in a timely manner, but the District seems to be putting the continued employment of sexual predators above the safety of students," Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey said, according to the U.S. Department of Education's press release. "It is unconscionable that the District would simply ignore Title IX’s procedural requirements to protect teachers who cause life-changing harm to their kids. The Trump Administration will always fight to uphold the law, protect the safety of all students, and restore common sense to our schools." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6a47a200899a00e7bfdb Conservative Group’s Influence Inside the State Department Raises Alarms te 2026-05-06T16:20:23.272Z Conservative Group’s Influence Inside the State Department Raises Alarms Founders of the Ben Franklin Fellowship are trying to dismantle pro-diversity practices in the agency and to boost career diplomats who promote President Trump’s ideas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb682ea200899a00e7bf81 200,000 small boat arrivals loom amid UK raising threat level to ‘severe’ following recent terror attack te 2026-05-06T16:11:26.681Z 200,000 small boat arrivals loom amid UK raising threat level to ‘severe’ following recent terror attack As the United Kingdom raised its national terror threat level to "severe," meaning an attack is considered "highly likely," security experts are warning that Britain’s separate illegal migration crisis is adding to broader concerns over border control and vetting, with small boat crossings now nearing 200,000 arrivals since 2018. The U.K.’s Joint Terrorism Analysis Center raised the national threat level from "substantial" to "severe" last week following a stabbing attack in Golders Green in North London, warning that the broader Islamist and extreme right-wing terror threat in Britain has been increasing "for some time." At the same time, official figures cited by GB News and The Sun show small boat arrivals across the English Channel are approaching the 200,000 mark, intensifying political debate over illegal immigration, deportations and national security. UK TO TIGHTEN IMMIGRATION RULES OVER VOTER FRUSTRATION WITH HIGH IMMIGRATION NUMBERS: 'FAILED EXPERIMENT' Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK Party, said in a Facebook video Tuesday that "most of them are unidentified, young males of fighting age" and warned the crossings pose "a risk not only to women and girls in this country but a risk to our national security." Security analysts say the combination of elevated terror concerns and mass illegal migration is adding pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to demonstrate greater control over Britain’s borders. "Channel migrants pose a potential security threat," Dr. Michael McManus, director of research at the Henry Jackson Society, told Fox News Digital. "Minimal vetting of the migrants means we have no way to know who is really coming to the country. The vast majority are combat-aged males from war zones and regions associated with terrorism." McManus added that "the current government is failing to read the mood in the country, which overwhelmingly wants action to deter and deport those who pose a threat." "So long as the immigration system fails to deter crossings, and the system makes deportation almost impossible, we will only see more," he said. According to The Sun, 7,612 migrants have been deported or removed since the crisis began, representing less than 4% of total arrivals. The debate intensified this week after British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood outlined plans to expand "safe and legal" refugee pathways once the government regains greater control over the asylum system, according to GB News reporting. FARAGE SLAMS SECRET AFGHAN REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT TO UK, CLAIMS SEX OFFENDERS AMONG ARRIVALS Speaking to GB News, Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden defended the government’s broader migration policy and said Mahmood was doing a "very good job." "We want to make sure that it’s a level that is good for the economy, that can be absorbed by the country, and that is done under proper rules," McFadden said. The Home Office has argued the government is increasing enforcement efforts against trafficking gangs and strengthening cooperation with France. A Home Office spokesperson said that the government had signed a "landmark new deal" with France aimed at boosting enforcement operations on beaches and disrupting smuggling routes. The crossings themselves remain dangerous. Over the weekend, two Sudanese women reportedly died attempting to cross the Channel after a boat carrying dozens of migrants encountered problems off the French coast, according to British media reports. According to the Refugee Council, many of those arriving by small boat originate from countries experiencing war, persecution or political instability, including Afghanistan, Syria, Eritrea, Iran and Sudan. The group says the vast majority of small-boat arrivals go on to apply for asylum in the UK. The small boat crisis first escalated in 2018 after tighter security reduced attempts to enter Britain hidden in trucks and ferries. Since then, the crossings have become one of the most politically explosive issues in British politics, fueling growing pressure on both Labour and Conservative leaders to demonstrate control over the border. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb681ba200899a00e7bf78 Joey Chestnut reflects on return to hot dog eating contest after contract dispute, temporary ban te 2026-05-06T16:11:07.218Z Joey Chestnut reflects on return to hot dog eating contest after contract dispute, temporary ban The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest two years ago was unusual in that it was missing the greatest competitive eater of all time. Joey Chestnut, a 16-time winner of the event, was not eligible to participate in 2024 after he signed a deal with Nathan's rival Impossible Foods. Chestnut was still on the outs months before the 2025 competition when he announced that he and the organizers had found common ground on sponsorships.  That brought Chestnut, now a 17-time winner after taking the belt again last year, back to Coney Island. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "It was great. The audience is awesome, it's electric. It's good to be back after mending some fences," Chestnut recently told Fox News Digital. "I do what I love. I got the best job in the world. I get to eat, travel, beat the heck out of people, and meet happy people. So it was great to be back." Chestnut's return to the grand stage was, well, grand. Credit is due to Patrick Bertoletti, who downed 58 dogs and buns in Chestnut's absence to take home the title two years ago. But Chestnut hasn't posted a number that "low" since 2010. And while the Coney Island Nathan's still had a decent crowd, it doesn't compare to when Chestnut is on stage. For the greatest of all time, though, it was never about a comeback — just winning and celebrating Independence Day. "It's never about me. It's not even about the hot dogs. It's the Fourth of July. It's an eating contest, but really, it's a Fourth of July celebration, it's a celebration in New York. And that contest, it's hard to describe exactly," Chestnut said. JOEY CHESTNUT REVEALS FOODS HE WON'T EAT IN COMPETITION AS HE TOURS MINOR LEAGUE STADIUMS FOR LOCAL DELICACIES "It's an event, it's more than just an eating contest. It's part of the Fourth of July celebration for New York City, and I'm just a very little part of it. And when it comes to that celebration, I'm very happy that I was able to come back and be part of people's Fourth of July." Chestnut won his first title in 2007, taking down the dynastic eater that was Takeru Kobayashi. Since then, he's won 17 of the last 18 events he has competed in. Matt Stonie pulled off an upset in 2015. In his return to Coney Island, Chestnut downed 70 hot dogs, an improvement from the 62 he ate in 2023. So clearly, there are no signs of slowing down. But Chestnut knows time is ticking, and he wants to make the most of it. "When I was younger, I could gain weight and then lose it really quick. Now, it's a lot more work, but I still love it. And I know my body," Chestnut said. "But as long as I'm competitive, as long as it's fine, and I'm healthy. I'm going to be involved. I was just talking to a guy who, he's 58 years old and he's been doing this since I got started. And so he's still able to do it. I'm like, 'All right, I can do this.' I got a couple more years, and we'll see." "It really is, like, I really feel like it's one of the best gigs that there is. I get to travel, eat, and, dude, it's the funniest thing," Chestnut said. "After I do this eating, I'm all sweaty, greasy, messy, and then people want to take pictures with me. It's the funnest thing in the world." "As long as I can, I'm gonna be doing it." 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/69fb67eda200899a00e7bf56 Tucson responde a posible recorte del río Colorado te 2026-05-06T16:10:21.553Z Tucson responde a posible recorte del río Colorado Leer en inglés El gobierno federal pretende recortar el suministro de agua del río Colorado destinado a Arizona en más de un 77 %, y Tucson no está esperando a ver qué sigue. El recorte propuesto afecta al Central Arizona Project, un sistema de 336 millas de extensión que transporta el agua del río Colorado hacia el centro y el sur de Arizona. Los siete estados que dependen del río Colorado, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Nuevo México, Utah y Wyoming, han estado negociando nuevas asignaciones de agua, dado que las Directrices Provisionales de 2007 para la gestión de los lagos Mead y Powell expiran este año. El gobierno federal intervino a principios de 2026, después de que los estados incumplieran el plazo de negociación fijado para noviembre de 2025. El Borrador de la Declaración de Impacto Ambiental, publicado por the Bureau of Reclamation, propone un recorte del 77.4 % en el suministro de agua para Arizona, una reducción del 16.67 % para México y una disminución del 5.93 % para Nevada. Los otros cinco estados no se verían afectados. El recorte propuesto se deriva del estatus de "prioridad secundaria" que ostenta Arizona entre los siete estados, lo que significa que es uno de los primeros en enfrentar reducciones durante las negociaciones sobre el suministro de agua. El principio de "el primero en llegar, el primero en la fila" ha regido los derechos de agua del río Colorado desde 1922, otorgando prioridad a los estados que poseen sistemas de riego más antiguos. El consumo de agua de la Universidad de Arizona disminuyó significativamente entre 2018 y 2023, según datos proporcionados por la institución. Cortesía de la UA. El 2 de marzo, CAP, junto con varios condados y compañías de agua de todo el estado, envió una carta a Doug Burgum, Secretario del Interior, solicitando al gobierno federal que reconsidere la propuesta. "Las aguas del río Colorado son fundamentales para la economía y la población del centro y sur de Arizona, ya que sustentan a 6 millones de arizonenses, a numerosas comunidades tribales, a una próspera industria de fabricación avanzada de microchips y a una producción agrícola y de minerales críticos," afirmaba la carta. La propuesta afectaría al sector agrícola del estado, al tiempo que provocaría un aumento en el uso de aguas subterráneas y en las tarifas de los servicios públicos. "Las alternativas planteadas en el (borrador de la Declaración de Impacto Ambiental) amenazan con desmantelar una generación de gestión hídrica prudente y con derribar la estructura que sustenta la economía de Arizona, la cual alberga el corazón de las industrias estadounidenses de fabricación de semiconductores e infraestructura de inteligencia artificial,”  señalaba la carta. Mientras los funcionarios estatales y federales negocian, las instituciones locales ya están trabajando para reducir su dependencia del agua del Río Colorado. El campus de la Universidad de Arizona depende principalmente de agua regenerada, la cual se distribuye a través de un sistema interno. Esto reduce la necesidad de adquirir agua potable para el mantenimiento de las áreas verdes. "La UA ha sido líder desde hace mucho tiempo en prácticas de riego sostenible; de ​​hecho, adquirió controladores de riego inteligentes hace ya varias décadas,” comentó el portavoz Mitch Zak. "Estos sistemas fueron objeto de una actualización sustancial por última vez alrededor de 2018 y son capaces de detectar la humedad ambiental para suministrar agua únicamente cuando es necesario.” El consumo total de agua ha fluctuado a lo largo del tiempo, pero experimentó una caída significativa entre los años 2018 y 2023, según datos de la UA. En 2022, la universidad registró una notable disminución en el uso de agua, en parte debido al cierre del UA Mall para la ejecución de un proyecto de gestión de aguas pluviales, explicó Zak. La universidad alberga también el Water and Energy Sustainable Technology Center, conocido como WEST, el cual comparte sede con el campus hídrico Agua Nueva. Su objetivo primordial es garantizar un suministro de agua sostenible, protegiendo y promoviendo al mismo tiempo la salud humana y la del medio ambiente. Uso del agua de la Universidad de Arizona durante los últimos cinco años. Arilynn Hyatt / El Foco de Tucson  El centro cuenta con dos programas principales: ingeniería y microbiología y la mayor parte de su investigación se centra en el agua, señaló Andrea Achilli, subdirector del centro. La investigación de Achilli se enfoca principalmente en procesos de membrana, la desalinización para el aprovechamiento del agua, así como en la recuperación de energía a partir de procesos relacionados con el agua y las aguas residuales. Actualmente, trabaja en un proyecto plurianual sobre resiliencia hídrica y autosuficiencia para el Programa de Investigación del Suroeste Árido. "El objetivo es, esencialmente, aumentar la seguridad hídrica nacional y la resiliencia en el uso del agua,” afirmó. "El núcleo del proyecto consiste en desarrollar tecnologías de uso del agua más resilientes que permitan garantizar una mayor seguridad para las fuentes hídricas.” El proyecto dio comienzo en 2023, en colaboración con la Universidad del Sur de California y la Universidad de Nevada en Reno. Cuenta con la financiación del Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE.UU., una división del Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército. "El consorcio nació en el suroeste debido a que esta región está experimentando una creciente escasez de agua y sequías; no obstante, se trata, sin duda alguna, de un esfuerzo de alcance nacional, ya que estamos llevando a cabo investigaciones aplicables a diversas partes del país,” explicó Achilli. Asimismo, el centro investiga tecnologías de uso eficiente del agua y los PFAS, un grupo de compuestos químicos vinculados a riesgos para la salud. A nivel municipal, la entidad Tucson Water cuenta con el "Plan One Water 2100," una estrategia de sostenibilidad a largo plazo cuyo objetivo es asegurar un suministro de agua confiable hasta finales del presente siglo. "El agua sustenta la vida y, sin agua potable, resulta sumamente difícil mantener una ciudad en constante crecimiento,” señaló Achilli. Arilynn Hyatt es estudiante de periodismo en la Universidad de Arizona y pasante en El Foco de Tucson. Puede contactarla a través de la dirección arilynndhyatt@arizona.edu. Esta nota fue traducida por los pasantes de la preparatoria San Miguel y editada por Diana Ramos, exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson. Contáctala en diana@tucsonspotlight.org.    El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6598a200899a00e7bd77 Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing te 2026-05-06T16:00:24.067Z Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing The new feature is a small win for Android users, as it gives them more control over how much location data they share with websites. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb63a8a200899a00e7bd1d Ted Danson’s medical wake-up call: Why the TV icon says he no longer gets a ‘free pass’ te 2026-05-06T15:52:08.451Z Ted Danson’s medical wake-up call: Why the TV icon says he no longer gets a ‘free pass’ Ted Danson got a wake-up call he didn't see coming — and it changed his outlook on life. A recent health scare jolted the sitcom legend, 78, into a new reality and stripped away any idea of a "free pass." "The last thing that kind of hit me that was very liberating was I had a bit of a health scare. I'm totally fine, but it was like, 'Oh, well, that's real.' And it was humbling and, 'Oh, mortality is the real deal,' you know. It's not just a rumor," Danson said on his podcast, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name." TED DANSON SAYS BILL CLINTON GRILLED HIM ABOUT HIS 'INTENTIONS' WITH MARY STEENBURGEN USING SECRET SERVICE The "Cheers" actor added that the experience marked a shift from casually acknowledging health to actively prioritizing it. NICOLE KIDMAN, RACHAEL RAY, TED DANSON KEEP MARRIAGES HOT WITH UNCONVENTIONAL RULES "Ted Danson doesn't get a free pass. Love his work, but … you know," he joked before adding, "And I hadn't f---ed up in some way, so I couldn't go, ‘Oh, Ted.’" His guest, Valerie Bertinelli, suggested that if he had done something to cause his health scare, he could say, "Damn it, if I'd only …," but, she added, "There's no ‘if onlys.'" Danson told her, "It was very humbling and calming. And I'm fine, you know. But it was, I think, the best thing that could have happened to me, and I'm doing some things differently. I am meditating now twice a day with Mary … I've always talked about it and lied about it," he admitted with a laugh. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS At the center of his lifestyle change following his health scare is his wife, Mary Steenburgen. The pair met in 1993 on the set of "Pontiac Moon." They tied the knot on Oct. 7, 1995, on Martha's Vineyard. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Best known for his role as Sam Malone on the iconic sitcom "Cheers," Danson became a household name during the show’s 11-season run from 1982 to 1993. He was one of the few cast members to appear in all 273 episodes. When "Cheers" came to an end, it was largely due to Danson’s own decision to step away and pursue new opportunities, with executives opting not to continue the show without its central star. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6394a200899a00e7bd14 Obama laughs as he hints Colbert could perform better than Trump as president, says 'bar has changed' te 2026-05-06T15:51:48.714Z Obama laughs as he hints Colbert could perform better than Trump as president, says 'bar has changed' Former President Barack Obama laughed as he slighted President Donald Trump during an interview with late-night host Stephen Colbert on Tuesday — suggesting the liberal comedian would make a better president. "We're gonna have to do some work to return to this basic norm, and we probably now have to codify it. The White House shouldn't be able to direct the Attorney General to go around prosecuting whoever the president wants," Obama said, as the audience applauded. Obama said the president shouldn't "politicize our military," again without naming Trump directly. He added, "A good policy that I'd like to see followed is that the President of the United States shouldn't have a bunch of side hustles, that there's companies and foreign entities can invest in." "How much of that is just jealous that you didn't think of selling a sneaker? Because your sneakers would have flown. You know that, right? You would have banked coin," Colbert joked. BARACK OBAMA SUGGESTS MILITARY 'RESISTANCE' PUSHING BACK ON 'POLITICIZATION' OF THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Obama laughed and said he thought this was an "obvious principle." Colbert also noted his late-night show is set to end in May. He said people have told him to run for president. "For the record, I think it's a stupid idea. How dumb do you think it is for people to say that I should run for president?" Colbert asked. Obama responded, "The bar has changed." "I think that you could perform significantly better than some folks that we've seen," Obama said, laughing. STEPHEN COLBERT REVEALS WHETHER HE'D RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2028 CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Colbert asked if that was an endorsement, and the former president clarified that it wasn't. Colbert also spoke with Obama about the direction of the Democratic Party, specifically regarding the ongoing rift between the liberal and the progressive wings of the party. "So you have great leaders. You have people like (Virginia Governor) Abigail Spanberger and (New Jersey Governor) Mikie Sherrill, very centrist. But then you have further left, like AOC and Zohran Mamdani," Colbert said, sparking cheers from his audience after name-dropping the self-described democratic socialists. Obama then shrugged off concerns that there was a true divide between both wings of the Democratic Party. "I'm not so worried about this so-called rift between the left and liberals, as you described it," Obama told Colbert. "Because I think that within the Democratic Party and I would argue a bunch of independents and even some Republicans as well, there's an overarching belief in equality, fairness, if you work then you should be able to make a living wage and support a family and retire with dignity... There are a bunch of things that we agree on. And it's really more of a question of, what are the specific things that we have to do." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6380a200899a00e7bd0b FBI raids Spanberger ally office as federal corruption probe targets cannabis business te 2026-05-06T15:51:28.595Z FBI raids Spanberger ally office as federal corruption probe targets cannabis business The FBI has raided the office of a powerful Virginia Democratic lawmaker and ally of Gov. Abigail Spanberger as part of a federal corruption and illegal marijuana sale probe, Fox News has learned. Longtime state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a major power broker in Virginia politics who stumped for Spanberger on the campaign trail in 2025, is now at the center of a major FBI corruption probe, according to federal law enforcement sources.  Agents executed court-authorized criminal search warrants at Lucas’ office in Portsmouth, Virginia, Wednesday, according to federal law enforcement sources. The FBI simultaneously carried out a search of a cannabis dispensary believed to be connected to Lucas. The state senator arrived at her office as the raids were being conducted. She told Fox News that she had no idea what the FBI agents were doing at her office. FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN TURNED VA GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ABIGAIL SPANBERGER ACCUSED OF ETHICS VIOLATION The raids put more political pressure on Spanberger, who already is facing tumbling polling numbers as many critics accuse her of forcing down a far-left agenda on the once-purple state. The search warrants were signed off by a federal judge, who agreed there is probable cause to conduct the raids. This is not the first political firestorm Lucas has faced. She has co-owned a cannabis shop in Portsmouth, Virginia, that faced scrutiny after an investigation reported that some products were allegedly mislabeled or exceeded legal THC limits, raising regulatory concerns under Virginia law. DHS UNLOADS ON 'SANCTUARY CALAMITY' VIRGINIA AFTER ILLEGAL ALIEN ACCUSED OF HEINOUS CRIME RELEASED: 'SICKO' Lucas is known for a bombastic social media presence, heavy on crude language and memes. Fox News Digital reached out to Spanberger and Lucas for comment. This is a developing story, check back for more updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6357a200899a00e7bced Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full-stack, demo shows te 2026-05-06T15:50:47.465Z Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full-stack, demo shows Genesis AI, a startup that raised a $105 million seed round to build foundational AI for robotics, has unveiled its first model, GENE-26.5, but also a demo showcasing a set of robotic hands performing complex tasks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6343a200899a00e7bce4 Google updates AI search to include ‘expert advice’ from Reddit and other web forums te 2026-05-06T15:50:27.157Z Google updates AI search to include ‘expert advice’ from Reddit and other web forums While citing web forums and discussion boards can help users find answers to more niche queries, this design choice could also prove chaotic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb6111a200899a00e7bc75 Chicago knows what happens when Ken Griffin turns on a city, now Mamdani may find out te 2026-05-06T15:41:05.714Z Chicago knows what happens when Ken Griffin turns on a city, now Mamdani may find out There is no clearer example of what happens when billionaire Ken Griffin turns on a city than in Chicago — a blueprint that he's now following in New York. The Citadel founder is clashing with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over taxes targeting the ultra-wealthy and intensifying crime, reviving the same tensions that drove him to pull his business and billions out of Chicago. Griffin, worth about $50 billion according to Forbes, moved the firm’s global headquarters from Chicago to Miami in 2022, a departure that showed how quickly jobs, investment and influence can follow when a major financial player leaves. The move marked Griffin's break from Chicago, where he built one of the world’s most powerful hedge fund and market-making operations, which helped cement the city’s status as a global financial hub. MAMDANI’S RISE IN NYC MIRRORS ECONOMIC FLIGHT TO THE SOUTH, STUDY SHOWS The Windy City, which served as Citadel's home for more than 30 years, has seen much of the firm’s workforce shift south, with the office go from roughly 1,300 employees to a few hundred and still shrinking. "Asking people to leave Chicago for New York or Miami has not been hard," Griffin said at a conference in New York on Oct. 6. "Chicago, over the past six or seven years, has been engulfed in a series of problems," he said, pointing to crime as one of the city’s most pressing challenges, along with broader economic and policy concerns weighing on employees’ willingness to stay. BILLIONAIRE KEN GRIFFIN SAYS CITADEL’S CHICAGO EXODUS WAS ‘NOT HARD,’ CITES CRIME, TAXES "I think the sad part of the story is how many people who had built lives in Chicago were willing to walk away from that and move to Miami or New York, just given the challenges that Illinois has faced," he added. For Chicago, the result has been a steady erosion of one of its most prominent corporate anchors — shrinking office space, relocating employees and the departure of a billionaire who once poured hundreds of millions into the city’s institutions and politics. It also meant fewer high-paying finance jobs downtown and the disappearance of a major civic and cultural benefactor. That dynamic is now resurfacing in New York, where Griffin is locked in an escalating fight with Mamdani, echoing the early stages of his break with Chicago when Lori Lightfoot was mayor and JB Pritzker was governor of Illinois. MAMDANI THANKS SAME BILLIONAIRE HE TARGETED IN TAX VIDEO FOR NYPD MONEY The dispute was sparked by Mamdani’s viral April 15 video promoting a proposed tax on second homes worth more than $5 million. Filmed outside Griffin’s 24,000-square-foot Central Park South penthouse — purchased for a record $238 million — the video singled out the hedge fund powerhouse by name. "This is an annual fee on luxury properties worth more than $5 million, whose owners do not live full-time in the city. Like for this penthouse, which hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin bought for $238 million," Mamdani said in the clip. Griffin has since criticized the video as "creepy and weird" during a discussion at the Milken Institute Global Conference on April 6. He said he watched it three times. Asked about Citadel’s plans for a $6 billion office tower at 350 Park Avenue, he said the firm is reassessing the project while doubling down on its expansion in Miami, which he called "unquestionably" the right choice. The clash highlights a widening divide between progressive ambitions in major cities and the financial leaders who help drive their economies. It also raises a broader question: whether New York could follow a path similar to Chicago’s where a prolonged standoff between political leadership and one of its most powerful business figures ultimately ended in departure. Meanwhile, Florida and other red states have branded themselves as business- and billionaire-friendly, welcoming high earners and balking taxes that would burden their empires. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb60fda200899a00e7bc6c Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur deflects Aaron Rodgers speculation, says team is focused on current quarterbacks te 2026-05-06T15:40:45.583Z Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur deflects Aaron Rodgers speculation, says team is focused on current quarterbacks The NFL Draft has come and gone, and Aaron Rodgers is still a free agent. Rodgers spent last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the fact that he hasn’t signed with them for next season is making fans wonder if he is considering signing with a different team, or retiring. The Arizona Cardinals do not have a confirmed starting quarterback for this upcoming season, and head coach Mike LaFleur was asked if the team has any interest in the four-time NFL MVP. "Honestly, right now, we're focused on the guys that we've got coming in," LaFleur said during a recent appearance on "The Jim Rome Show." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM  "We've got the unit that we have – Gardner (Minshew), Jacoby (Brissett) and (Kedon) Slovis - and then we drafted Carson Beck in the third round," LaFleur said. "We've got a room we are excited to work with, and that's solely where my focus is." The Cardinals officially released Kyler Murray in March after seven seasons, signaling the hunt for a new franchise quarterback. While Rodgers, at 42 years old, would not be the Cardinals’ long-term answer, he proved last season that he is still capable of being a serviceable NFL quarterback. In 16 games with the Steelers, Rodgers completed 65.7% of his passes for 3,322 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Cardinals signed wide receiver Kendrick Bourne in March, and the 30-year-old recently took to social media to recruit Rodgers. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "(Aaron Rodgers) Come on we waiting on you," Bourne posted to X with eyes and smiling emojis. However, with Minshew, Brissett and Beck in the fold, the Cardinals could prefer to use one of those two veterans as their bridge quarterback or start the rookie, Beck. Minshew signed a one-year, $5.75 million contract with the Cardinals after spending last season backing up Patrick Mahomes with the Kansas City Chiefs. Brissett signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract with the Cardinals last season. He took over after Murray got injured, starting 11 games. The team went 1-11 in his starts, while Brissett completed 64.9% of his passes for 3,366 yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Brissett is currently holding out of voluntary workouts as he seeks a contract extension that reflects a starter’s salary. The Cardinals selected Beck in the third round of the draft after the 24-year-old spent the final season of his collegiate career with Miami, helping lead the Hurricanes to the national title game. While the Cardinals have options for their quarterback job next season, none would be as accomplished as Rodgers. 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/69fb5ef2a200899a00e7bc02 Trump tentatively making peace with Iran, but potential future strikes remain as leverage te 2026-05-06T15:32:02.286Z Trump tentatively making peace with Iran, but potential future strikes remain as leverage President Donald Trump hailed a tentative peace deal in the works with Iran with the caveat that in-person truce signings remain "too far" off. "Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the highly effective Blockade will allow the Hormuz Strait to be OPEN TO ALL, including Iran," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before." Shortly after that post, Trump told media outlets, "I don't think" there should be any imminent plans to make a trip to the Middle East for any longtime peace deal talks or denuclearization signing. WHY TRUMP, IRAN SEEM LIGHT-YEARS APART ON ANY POSSIBLE DEAL TO END THE WAR "It’s too far," Trump reportedly told the New York Post on Wednesday morning. "No, it’s too much." Trump has long panned his peace negotiators getting on a long trek to the Middle East for merely exchanging ceasefire or peace proposals, repeating many times in the past week that talks with him and his administration can be done "telephonically" for now. "I think we’ll do it" over the phone, Trump has said. TRUMP CLAIMS IRAN 'STARVING FOR CASH,' 'COLLAPSING FINANCIALLY' AFTER EXTENDING CEASEFIRE Trump's Truth post came as reports suggested Washington and Tehran were nearing a possible framework to end their 67-day war, with Pakistan helping mediate talks. Trump said he was meeting with military officials Wednesday morning amid announcements of an end to Operation Epic Fury before the 60-day Authorization of Military Force deadline this week. Trump also announced a pause to "Project Freedom," a mission he had announced two days earlier to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed," Trump wrote Tuesday night on Truth Social. VANCE EN ROUTE TO PAKISTAN FOR HIGH-STAKES IRAN TALKS AS ‘FRAGILE’ CEASEFIRE TEETERS Trump has previously said he would be open to traveling to Pakistan to sign a formal agreement, citing the role of Pakistani defense chief Asim Munir in helping bring the two sides together. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday, when he also delivered a White House daily press briefing, standing in for press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave. "They should check themselves before they wreck themselves in the direction that they're going," Rubio told reporters, adding that it is difficult to get a full read on Iran's scattered and in-hiding leadership because some of the leftover regime hardliners are "insane in the brain." MARCO RUBIO WARNS IRAN WANTED TO BE THE 'NEXT NORTH KOREA' AS HE SEES 'FINISH LINE' IN CONFLICT Trump declined to define what would lead to renewed military operations against Iran, saying Tuesday, "They know what not to do." Iran’s president has said that surrender to "unilateral demands" is "impossible," but Esmail Baghaei Hamaneh, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Iranian news Wednesday that some unspecified leaders are "considering the U.S. proposal" for peace. "The U.S. proposal is still being considered by Iran, and after summarizing its points of view, Iran will convey its views to the Pakistani side," Hamaneh added, according to a translation. As Iran’s foreign minister meets his counterpart in Beijing, Rubio warned that countries violating U.S. sanctions will face secondary penalties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb5edea200899a00e7bbf9 WWE star Liv Morgan makes bold declaration as she returns to top of division with legends waiting in the wings te 2026-05-06T15:31:42.526Z WWE star Liv Morgan makes bold declaration as she returns to top of division with legends waiting in the wings Liv Morgan returned to the top of WWE's women’s division when she defeated Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 42. As Morgan made her run back into the title picture, Hall of Famers Nikki and Brie Bella returned to the fray. Then, at WrestleMania 42, Paige made her exciting return to team with Brie Bella. The two won the women’s tag team titles. AJ Lee also came back to WWE last year, won the Women’s Intercontinental Championship but lost it to Becky Lynch. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Fox News Digital asked Morgan if she was interested in potential "dream matches" with any of the women who came back into the company. "I know you know who you are talking to. I am the dream match," Morgan declared. "I don’t pick the dream matches. I am everyone’s dream match. LIV MORGAN RETURNS TO THE TOP OF WOMEN’S DIVISION WITH WRESTLEMANIA 42 WIN OVER STEPHANIE VAQUER "So, I think we’ll just have to wait and see what happens at SummerSlam but I’m open for the challenge. I’m open to any and all challenges. Whoever wants to be embarrassed in Minnesota, I’ll gladly embarrass them." Morgan also talked about how it felt to regain the women’s title once again. With her victory over Vaquer, she became a three-time champion. She’s also a four-time tag team champion with Raquel Rodriguez. "All feels right in the world. This title belongs on my shoulder. I run ‘Monday Night Raw.’ It is the Liv Morgan show – ‘Monday Night Morgan’ with the Judgment Day," she said. "So, all feels right in the world, and honestly, I couldn’t be happier. I mean look at me, I’m glowing. I couldn’t be happier." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb5ecaa200899a00e7bbf0 Fiancé of influencer who died on safari getaway breaks silence after passport seized: 'Total devastation' te 2026-05-06T15:31:22.561Z Fiancé of influencer who died on safari getaway breaks silence after passport seized: 'Total devastation' This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The fiancé of a popular New Jersey social media influencer is breaking his silence after having his passport seized by authorities amid an investigation into her apparent suicide while the pair was vacationing off the coast of Africa last month.  Ashly Robinson, who was also known as Ashlee Jenae, died while on a trip to Zanzibar celebrating her 31st birthday just days after getting engaged to her boyfriend, Joe McCann, according to her family members.  McCann, who initially had his passport seized by Zanzibar authorities amid the investigation into Robinson’s death, spoke out for the first time in a lengthy statement posted to social media. MEDICAL EXAMINER DETERMINES TEXAS A&M STUDENT'S MANNER OF DEATH AS FAMILY ATTORNEY DISPUTES FINDING: 'FLAWED' "There are no adequate words to describe the total devastation, emptiness, and shock I feel after losing my best friend, confidante and fiancé, Ashly Jenae Robinson," McCann said. "As a father myself, I am also heartbroken for Ashly's parents, Yolanda Endres and Harry Robinson. Ashly's death is an incomprehensible tragedy."  The grieving fiancé went on to remember Robinson’s creativity as an influencer, as well as her love of music and hosting gatherings with her friends. "Devoted fans knew Ashly through her charismatic online persona Ashlee, but the person I loved was Ashly, a woman who embodied the virtues of compassion, empathy, kindness, generosity, and love," McCann continued. "A nurturing presence, Ashly cared deeply for the people closest to her, which to my eternal gratitude included me." FITNESS INFLUENCER STEPHANIE BUTTERMORE DEAD AT 36, FIANCÉ CONFIRMS IN HEARTBREAKING POST McCann finished the post with an emotional tribute to Robinson, signed "Joe." "Ashly was an angel who shined her light on everyone fortunate enough to be in her presence. There is no way to fill the unfillable void left by Ashly's passing and no way to make sense of this unfathomable loss," McCann said. "All we can do is carry on Ashly's legacy of helping other people and strive to live up to her virtues every single day."  The post comes on the same day Robinson’s family laid her to rest in New Jersey, with sources telling TMZ that McCann was not invited to the content creator’s funeral. Robinson’s death was ruled a suicide after she attempted to hang herself from her door in her hotel room on April 9, local authorities said. She was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where she died from her injuries one day later.  HAUNTING NOTE ON VEGAS HOTEL DOOR HINTED AT TRAGEDY BEFORE CHEER MOM, DAUGHTER FOUND DEAD Tanzania Police previously revealed Robinson’s death is "attributed to a misunderstanding" between the influencer and McCann, while adding that the incident forced hotel staff to separate the newly engaged couple by placing McCann in another room "for their safety." Shortly after her death, local authorities said McCann "continues to be questioned by the Police Force and his passport has been suspended," but did not elaborate on the nature of the investigation. Sources told the BBC that McCann was being interviewed as a witness in the case and is not accused of any wrongdoing. Robinson’s remains were returned to her family last month, though her personal belongings — including her engagement ring — have yet to be handed over by authorities, her father, Harry Robinson, told TMZ. MICA MILLER CASE: FBI CONDUCTS SEARCH OF SOUTH CAROLINA PASTOR HUSBAND'S HOME Her father reportedly said he believes the items are being held by authorities as the investigation remains ongoing. In the immediate aftermath of Robinson’s death, her family spoke out to dispute authorities’ ruling that the 31-year-old influencer died by suicide.   In a previous interview with TMZ, Robinson’s parents, Harry and Yolanda Robinson, rejected authorities’ ruling that their daughter would take her own life, adding, "She was a beacon of light. A happy, go-lucky girl. Very excited to go on this birthday trip which later turned into a proposal." Her family also reportedly said that McCann waited 11 hours after Robinson was transported to the hospital before he contacted them, and only reached back out again to inform them she had passed. Robinson’s parents told TMZ they have not heard from McCann since she died, a development that they find "very very odd," FOX 29 reported. "The sadness, the unanswered questions, and the distance from home have made this tragedy even more overwhelming for our family," Robinson’s parents said in a previous statement shared to social media.  "At this time, there is an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ashly’s suspicious passing," they added. Robinson, a popular social media influencer, had 145,000 followers on Instagram and regularly posted lifestyle content.  Details regarding the status of McCann’s passport and whether he has since returned to the United States remain unclear.  Fox News Digital reached out to McCann's attorney, Zanzibar Police and the U.S. Department of State. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb5ea3a200899a00e7bbe5 Republicans Unveil Map Carving Up Tennessee’s Majority-Black House District te 2026-05-06T15:30:43.045Z Republicans Unveil Map Carving Up Tennessee’s Majority-Black House District The General Assembly is expected to quickly approve the map, which slices up Memphis, a majority-Black city that makes up most of the state’s lone Democratic district. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb5e8da200899a00e7bbc9 Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools te 2026-05-06T15:30:21.930Z Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools Match Group said that it's slowing its hiring plans for the rest of the year because AI tools "cost a lot of money." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb5c35a200899a00e7bb4a Apple to pay $250M to settle lawsuit over Siri’s delayed AI features te 2026-05-06T15:20:21.474Z Apple to pay $250M to settle lawsuit over Siri’s delayed AI features Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit for overpromising the arrival of Siri's AI features. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb5a1aa200899a00e7baf5 Coast Guard asks public to identify sailboat moored near vessel where Lynette Hooker vanished in Bahamas te 2026-05-06T15:11:22.402Z Coast Guard asks public to identify sailboat moored near vessel where Lynette Hooker vanished in Bahamas The U.S. Coast Guard is asking the public for help identifying a sailboat that it says may have been moored next to the one owned by Brian and Lynette Hooker the night Lynette disappeared in the Bahamas. More than a month after 55-year-old Lynette's April 4 disappearance, the Coast Guard is still investigating the case. Brian said that his wife fell overboard from their eight-foot dinghy while the couple motored back to their yacht, Soulmate, off the coast of Elbow Cay around dusk. Soulmate was moored in Aunt Pat's Bay off the island. The couple had been drinking at the Abaco Inn and attempted to return to the yacht despite high winds and choppy seas, which Brian said caused Lynette to fall overboard. LYNETTE HOOKER MISSING IN BAHAMAS: TIMELINE OF MICHIGAN WOMAN’S DISAPPEARANCE, HUSBAND’S ARREST "#CGIS [Coast Guard Investigative Service] is asking the public for info about the disappearance of Lynette Hooker w/in Aunt Pat’s Bay, BAH, [April. 4]," the Coast Guard said in a post on X, attaching grainy images of a nondescript sailboat. "CGIS is looking for the owner of the sailboat below moored near the SV Soulmate." The Coast Guard asked those with information to submit tips through their phone application. CBS reported that it obtained a Coast Guard memo on the search update. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "The owners/occupants of the sailing vessel may have information relevant to the CGIS investigation," that memo said, according to CBS. The Coast Guard declined to comment further, citing the ongoing investigation. Brian, 58, was detained for five days by Bahamian police following his wife's disappearance. Ultimately, he was not charged with a crime and was released from custody. He has denied wrongdoing in the case. Upon his April 13 release from custody at the Central Police Station in Freeport, Grand Bahama, he told reporters he would remain in the Bahamas to search for his wife. The next day, he returned to the U.S. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST If he is charged with a crime, he could be extradited back to the Bahamas. The Hookers lived in Michigan until they retired to their boat and lived out their dream of sailing in the tropics. Brian's Michigan-based attorney Crystal Houser hung up the phone when reached by Fox News Digital on Wednesday morning. Fox News Digital reached out to the Royal Bahamian Police Force. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb5a06a200899a00e7baec US ‘locked and loaded’ for ‘much higher’ strikes if Iran talks fail as Trump pauses Hormuz ops te 2026-05-06T15:11:02.633Z US ‘locked and loaded’ for ‘much higher’ strikes if Iran talks fail as Trump pauses Hormuz ops A fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is holding despite continued attacks, as President Donald Trump announced a pause in naval escort operations to allow negotiations to continue — while warning that failure to reach a deal would result in a significantly escalated bombing campaign. Trump said the pause in Project Freedom — the U.S. mission to guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz — is intended to give negotiators time to finalize what he described as a potential "complete and final agreement" with Iran, while maintaining that the U.S. naval blockade would remain in place. Trump suggested in a social media post Wednesday morning the conflict could soon come to an end if Iran agrees to the terms under discussion, but warned that if it does not, U.S. forces would resume bombing at a significantly higher level and intensity. LEAVITT EXPLAINS WHY IRAN'S SEIZURE OF TWO SHIPS DOESN'T VIOLATE TRUMP'S CEASEFIRE "Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the highly effective Blockade will allow the Hormuz Strait to be OPEN TO ALL, including Iran," Trump wrote Wednesday morning. "If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before." "We prefer this to be a peaceful operation, but are locked and loaded to defend our people, our ships, our aircraft, and this mission without hesitation," War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday.  Even as negotiations advance, Iran has continued attacks on commercial vessels and U.S. forces, which officials say remain "below the threshold" of restarting major combat operations. Since the start of the ceasefire April 7, Iran has fired at commercial vessels nine times and attacked U.S. forces more than ten times, "all below the threshold of restarting major combat operations," according to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine.  "No, the ceasefire is not over. Ultimately, this is a separate and distinct project," Hegseth told reporters Tuesday. "We’re not looking for a fight." But administration officials have not defined what level of escalation would constitute a violation of the ceasefire, even as attacks continue across the region. Asked what level of firing would violate the ceasefire, Trump told reporters Tuesday: "You’ll find out."  "They know what to do, and they know what not to do," Trump went on. "They fired from little boats with peashooters … You know why? Because they don't have any boats anymore. Their Navy is comprised of, they call them little boats, right? Boats and they're fast. Yeah. They're so fast that, that they had eight of them and they're all gone, and they're fast, but they're not fast like a missile. A missile is slightly faster." U.S. forces already have engaged Iranian assets directly. In recent days, American helicopters sank at least six Iranian fast-attack boats targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The latest exchanges are a far cry from the early days of the war, when U.S. forces were striking targets across Iran — from bridges and infrastructure near Tehran to a massive bombardment of Kharg Island. The ceasefire initially was expected to include a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane, but that has not materialized. Iran has continued to restrict access to the waterway, effectively maintaining a blockade even after the agreement took hold. TRUMP ANNOUNCES 'PROJECT FREEDOM,' IRAN THREATENS ATTACKS, PAKISTAN ANNOUNCES US RELEASE OF SEIZED CARGO SHIP In response, the U.S.-launched Project Freedom, a short-lived effort to direct stranded vessels through the strait, and has imposed its own restrictions on Iranian shipping, intercepting vessels and warning that ships entering or leaving Iranian ports could be turned back. Iran, however, has accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire, warning that any American interference in the strait is considered a breach of the agreement. The violence has also extended beyond shipping lanes.  The United Arab Emirates said its air defenses intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran on Monday alone, resulting in injuries. Emirati officials say hundreds of missiles and drones have been intercepted since the start of the conflict, with civilian casualties reported. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, and shipping companies remain hesitant to resume normal transit as attacks continue and insurance risks rise. Even with U.S. escorts, industry analysts say the current security environment is unlikely to restore regular traffic in the near term.  So far, two U.S.-escorted commercial ships have successfully transited so far under Project Freedom. The ceasefire began as a two-week deal to allow both sides more time to agree to a permanent end to the war. But negotiations dragged on to almost the one-month mark and Trump said Sunday he finds Iran’s latest proposal unsatisfactory.  "They want to make a deal, I'm not satisfied with it," he said. "They have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to humanity, and the world, over the last 47 years," he wrote on Truth Social Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb59f2a200899a00e7bae3 Walz hit with local revolt from Minnesota mayor refusing ‘ugly’ new flag: ‘People’s decision’ te 2026-05-06T15:10:42.502Z Walz hit with local revolt from Minnesota mayor refusing ‘ugly’ new flag: ‘People’s decision’ Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is facing a new challenge from a Minneapolis-area mayor who is refusing to back down from flying the original 1980s state flag. The mayor said the controversial flag redesign has left citizens out of the process and stuck with what consider an "ugly" replacement. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Champlin Mayor Ryan Sabas said that "in my nearly 10 years of being on the city council in Champlin and going on four years as mayor of this town, I have never heard from more people on any one issue than I did about the Minnesota state flag." The new flag has become a cultural and political flashpoint in a state already reeling from one of the largest fraud scandals in U.S. history, heavily involving the Somali immigrant community. The flag was approved by a 13-member commission created by the Democratic-controlled legislature in 2023. Critics of the flag say it is overly simplistic and some have even knocked it as bearing a resemblance to Somalia’s national flag.  Sabas said that "without any question" there is at least a two-to-one majority in favor of keeping the earlier 1983 version of the state flag. He said that many believe it erases their history, while others simply think it is "ugly." He also emphasized the massive wasteful spending to replace the old flag, pointing to the $40,000 it cost the city of Champlin alone. For these reasons, he is now calling on Walz and the state legislature to reopen the flag issue and put it to a vote by citizens across the state. "These are the people's flagpoles. This is the people's decision," he emphasized. MINNESOTA DEMOCRATS PUSH BILL TO CUT STATE AID TO CITIES THAT FLY THE ORIGINAL STATE FLAG The old flag features a blue field with the state seal, with a farmer and American Indian figure along with the state motto and founding date. The new flag touts a more simplified design with a dark shape representing Minnesota, a light blue field and an eight-point North Star. In its final report to the Minnesota legislature, the Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission said that "through extensive public input, a design contest that drew over 2,500 entries, and many hours of deliberations," the commission had "created designs that reflect the spirit of Minnesota — the people, the land and water, and the history of our state." Many Minnesotans, however, do not feel the flag represents them or their state. The Champlin City Council voted in February to continue flying the original Minnesota state flag. There has been an effort by some Democrats in the legislature to crack down on around a dozen towns and counties across the state refusing to fly the new flag. Sabas emphasized that Champlin is well within its legal rights to fly whichever state flag it wants or even no flag at all. He said that he does not have a particular personal attachment to the old flag. He does, however, take issue with how he believes the citizens of Minnesota were left out of the process of choosing their own flag. "Two years ago, the governor and the Democrats had full power of the House, Senate, and the governor’s seat. They chose they wanted to change the state flag, which they legally have the ability to do that. But instead of bringing this to the House, through the Senate and all voting on it, they picked select members of a committee and that's who chose the flag," he said. Now, Sabas said Walz and the state legislature "have the opportunity to do this legally and do it right." ‘SCHEMES STACKED UPON SCHEMES’: $1B HUMAN-SERVICES FRAUD FUELS SCRUTINY OF MINNESOTA’S SOMALI COMMUNITY In the state legislature, Minnesota Sen. Mark Koran, a Republican, told Fox News Digital that despite being created as a bipartisan commission, the flag redesign committee only represented "about 13 percent of Minnesota’s population." "Native Americans, Hispanic, LGBT, you name it, every special group was identified," he said. "So, that was really reflective of how all governance [in Minnesota] has been done by a small group of people that they've pandered to under the guise that they're they've been oppressed and they've given them the strongest voice." While he admitted that the flag "may seem unimportant at one level," he said it has galvanized people across the state because "it’s a direct assault on hard-working, legal U.S. Minnesotans." "It was a process that reflected almost how all of [Minnesota] legislation has been implemented," he asserted. Back in Champlin, Tim Huttner, a member of the city council, echoed the mayor’s sentiment on putting the new flag to a statewide vote. "We cannot legally put it on a city ballot, but it doesn't mean we can't put it on a state ballot," he told Fox News Digital. Huttner said that before the council voted on which flag to fly, he held a roundtable of his own with constituents. By taking an informal vote of roundtable attendees, Huttner said he found "100 percent" expressed support for flying the original flag. KEVIN MCCARTHY SAYS MINNESOTA'S 'ENTIRE DEMOCRAT ADMINISTRATION' WILL HAVE TO RESIGN OVER FRAUD SCANDAL When a constituent asked him what his opinion was on the flag, Huttner said his response was, "I don't have an opinion. I work for you." "I respect our city legislators, I respect our state legislators, but sometimes you've got to redo a redo," he continued. "I believe this is one of those times." As the nonpartisan leader of a purple municipality, Sabas said of Walz, "I've always felt that he's someone who does listen to me when I have something to say." "So, I challenge the governor in his last year of being governor of the state of Minnesota to really find a way to unite," he said. "Unite Minnesotans, unite us, Republicans, Democrats, people that don't know which side they are on, unite us." Fox News Digital reached out to Walz, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth and Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb57f9a200899a00e7ba97 Sedona-Oak Creek School District alters school hours te 2026-05-06T15:02:17.662Z Sedona-Oak Creek School District alters school hours ASBA PolicyThe Sedona-Oak Creek School Board had its first reading of Arizona School Boards Association Policy Advisories 961 to 1046 during its Tuesday, April 14, meeting. The updates include nearly 500 pages of personnel and district-wide policies and ethics codes. It is available for viewing on t Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb57c9a200899a00e7ba60 Victoria Beckham reveals strict no-phones rule at family dinner keeps her kids grounded te 2026-05-06T15:01:29.534Z Victoria Beckham reveals strict no-phones rule at family dinner keeps her kids grounded If you "Wannabe" at Victoria Beckham's dinner table, you've gotta put down your phone. Beckham, 52, revealed a few of her strict parenting choices while chatting on the "Aspire with Emma Grede" podcast. The designer admitted that her four children with David Beckham had a "very different upbringing" than both of their parents, but she was adamant on keeping them grounded. VICTORIA BECKHAM BREAKS SILENCE ON FAMILY FEUD WITH SON BROOKLYN AND HIS WIFE NICOLA PELTZ "I think the world is also a very different place now as to what it was when they were younger," Beckham said. "We've always tried to protect the children as much as we can. We've always been very close." She acknowledged that "communication is really key" to keeping their family aligned, and that the Beckhams abide by a few strict rules. "You know, 6:00 at night every night at our house — so long as neither of us are traveling — we always eat dinner together," she said. CRUZ BECKHAM'S NOSTALGIC POST IGNITES SOCIAL FRENZY AMID BROOKLYN FAMILY FEUD: ‘DID YOU CONTACT HIS LAWYER’ "We're quite a traditional family, more than people would recognize without even saying it." She added, "We're not on our phones, and we're all just talking about what's happened, you know, during the day. So being very close is really, really important to us." The Spice Girls singer reflected on what she hopes to have instilled in her four children. "We want the kids to be hardworking, kind ... I think that I've always wanted to be the best mom that I could be and look after the kids, but I also feel that it's been part of my job to really help them fulfill their full potential and for them to recognize what their sense of purpose is," Beckham said. DAVID BECKHAM'S SON, BROOKLYN, SPEAKS ABOUT HIS DAD AS SPECULATION OF 'TENSION' IN FAMILY CONTINUES "And with Cruz for example, it was his music and anything that I could do to support him, to encourage and to help him – that's my job as his mom. It's never about being pushy or forcing. It's being there to support." Grede wondered if Victoria's mothering skills were ever impacted by the public scrutiny she's faced as a global icon. "I think that it's very different parenting adult children to parenting smaller children," Beckham said. "I'm just trying to do the best, the best that I can." BROOKLYN BECKHAM BLASTS PARENTS DAVID AND VICTORIA, SAYS FAMILY ‘CONTROLLED’ HIM FOR YEARS "They grow up so quickly and I just want them, like I said, you just want to ... it's my job to make sure that my kids are the best versions of themselves and that they feel fulfilled." In addition to encouraging her kids to "dream big and then dream even bigger," Beckham revealed her children pursue deeper spiritual work. "My kids manifest, my kids have crystals beside their beds, and they know that they do have a responsibility as well because of the profiles that they have and how they can use that to do good in the world," she said. "That's really important as well ... and to be really good people. You know, the greatest compliment, as you know, is when someone will say, 'I met your kids, and they were great kids.'" In an April interview with The Wall Street Journal, the Spice Girl gave a brief update on her current relationship with their eldest son Brooklyn, months after the 27-year-old made scathing claims against his parents. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I think that we've always — we love our children so much," Victoria told the outlet, without directly referencing Brooklyn. "We've always tried to be the best parents that we can be." "And you know, we've been in the public eye for more than 30 years right now, and all we've ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children," she added. "And you know, that's all I really want to say about it." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Brooklyn, 26, became the center of the storm in January after confirming a longstanding war within his family in a lengthy statement shared on social media.  In the posts, the photographer explained how his parents "controlled narratives" throughout his life in an attempt "to preserve" a functioning family facade. Brooklyn's lengthy statement concluded, "My wife and I do not want a life shaped by image, press, or manipulation. All we want peace, privacy and happiness for us and our future family." In addition to Brooklyn, Victoria and David share sons Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 21, along with daughter Harper, 14. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb57a0a200899a00e7ba3e Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes in Texas te 2026-05-06T15:00:48.218Z Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes in Texas Aurora said it plans to expand to new routes between McLane distribution centers across the U.S. Sun Belt by the end of 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb578ca200899a00e7ba35 Ethos raises $22.75M from a16z for its expert network with voice onboarding te 2026-05-06T15:00:28.381Z Ethos raises $22.75M from a16z for its expert network with voice onboarding Ethos says it is onboarding 35,000 experts per week Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb5557a200899a00e7b97a Biden alum seeking Mike Lawler's NY swing seat ripped for ties to botched Afghanistan withdrawal te 2026-05-06T14:51:03.075Z Biden alum seeking Mike Lawler's NY swing seat ripped for ties to botched Afghanistan withdrawal A Biden administration alum running for Congress is facing sharp Republican criticism over her role in the botched U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Cait Conley, a Democrat seeking to unseat Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., in a battleground district, previously served in a senior position on former President Joe Biden's National Security Council focusing on counterterrorism in the Middle East. Conley has sought to elevate her profile in a crowded Democratic primary by highlighting how Russia banned her from the country for her work under Biden, and she's used campaign materials to lean into how she operated from the White House Situation Room. But she has been largely silent on Biden’s controversial evacuation of troops from Afghanistan in August 2021, which coincided with her time on the NSC. EX-BIDEN OFFICIAL SAYS BIDEN SHOULD'VE 'BOWED OUT' AFTER THE 'AFGHANISTAN DEBACLE' The chaotic and violent exit led to the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and more than 160 Afghans in a terrorist attack outside the Kabul airport during the final days of the military departure. Hundreds of American citizens were left behind as the Taliban returned to power. Though Conley’s responsibilities at the NSC have not been publicly detailed, her position would have likely landed her in meetings about the planning and execution of the evacuation. Several Biden administration officials testified during the House Foreign Affairs Committee's probe that the NSC and then-national security advisor Jake Sullivan played an outsized role in the decision-making process leading up to the withdrawal. The Lawler campaign said Conley should have to level with voters about the hurried departure and the horrific Abbey Gate suicide bombing, which it characterized as one of the "worst national security failures in modern history." "That’s her record and if she wants to run on it, she should have to answer for it and apologize for it," Lawler campaign spokesman Ciro Riccardi said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Why should Hudson Valley families trust her judgment on national security now?" A spokesperson for the Conley campaign did not respond to multiple requests for comment seeking clarification on her involvement in, and view of, the withdrawal decision and plans.  Still, her team has leaned into Conley's national security experience as a cornerstone of her campaign platform. DEMOCRAT SWING CANDIDATE CALLED BIDEN'S BORDER HANDLING 'A HUGE MISSTEP' AFTER BACKING HIS APPROACH AS MAYOR The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans’ campaign arm, argued that Conley's ties to the withdrawal are disqualifying. "She can’t be trusted to keep New Yorkers safe either," NRCC spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "It’s just that simple." The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment and the DNC did not reply by time of publication. The Biden administration’s evacuation plan has been faulted for failing to anticipate the swift collapse of Afghanistan’s government and for not ensuring adequate security precautions for U.S. service members and citizens against terror threats. Conley has not commented publicly on the withdrawal since launching her bid for the Hudson Valley seat. Conley is among several Democrats vying in a June primary to flip Lawler's seat blue. Rockland County legislator Beth Davidson and progressive Effie Phillips-Staley are also seeking the Democratic nomination. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the contest as a "toss-up" after downgrading the race in favor of Democrats in January. Former Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly won the swing district north of New York City in 2024. Conley is a combat veteran who served for 16 years as an active-duty Army officer. Following her stint as director for counterterrorism on the NSC, she served as a senior advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency until January 2025. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb5543a200899a00e7b971 Kentucky coach Mark Pope opens up for Q&A on X, and it backfires in spectacular fashion te 2026-05-06T14:50:43.127Z Kentucky coach Mark Pope opens up for Q&A on X, and it backfires in spectacular fashion Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has garnered a reputation recently as being a man who is in over his head. In a recent article I wrote, I highlighted the rising levels of vitriol coming from the Wildcat faithful regarding Pope's inability to close in the transfer portal while also letting top-ranked high school recruit, Tyran Stokes, slip through his grasp. With all this in mind, the embattled coach and his team of PR personnel at the University of Kentucky had the brilliant idea to let Pope face the public firing squad that is social media in a stunning lack of self-awareness. A public Q&A session? Really? I want to know who in the PR department thought this was a good idea. If I were advising Pope, I'd have to be incredibly frank with him. "Hey, coach! Listen, you guys flamed out in spectacular fashion in the NCAA Tournament, half your roster jumped into the portal, and you lost a surefire NBA lottery pick to Kansas. My advice to you would be to recruit and coach your a-- off and maybe lie low for a while." Most people on X knew this was going to be an unmitigated disaster before even reading the questions, firing up their metaphorical popcorn as they eagerly awaited the slow-motion train wreck. UCONN'S DAN HURLEY MISDIRECTS CRITICISM WHEN ASKED ABOUT TEAM'S RESPONSE TO MEDIA'S FULL-COURT PRESS Maybe we are overreacting, though. I mean, it can't be as bad as many on the internet were anticipating, right? Surely only a few trolls were filtered out before the real questions came through. Let's see what all the fuss was about. Oh, yeah. It was that bad. I'm not joking, I barely had to scroll. Those were all the first several questions that showed up when I opened the post's comments section. I've seen a lot of people on X, both Kentucky fans and neutral observers, saying that they feel bad for Pope because he had to do this. JOHN CALIPARI BOOED IN RETURN TO KENTUCKY, BUT GETS LAST LAUGH AS ARKANSAS PULLS OFF UPSET I'm not sure I necessarily agree with that sentiment. As I stated above, the smart thing for Pope to do would be to lie low, roll up his sleeves and get to work. Maybe he could have even gotten with the Kentucky Basketball social media team and released a series of episodes highlighting how intense their offseason conditioning and practice programs have been. Anything other than sitting in front of a camera and getting peppered by angry Wildcats fans drunk on bourbon and filled with disappointment. The offseason of Mark Pope's discontent soldiers on, and the beatings will continue until talent acquisition improves. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb52d6a200899a00e7b8db At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, all your M&A questions will be answered te 2026-05-06T14:40:22.380Z At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, all your M&A questions will be answered Leaders from Coinbase, M13, and Mignano Law Group talk about how M&A is an early-stage strategy at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register to hear this live. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb50bda200899a00e7b89d Iconic landmarks, federal buildings in D.C. increasingly show fealty to Donald Trump te 2026-05-06T14:31:25.713Z Iconic landmarks, federal buildings in D.C. increasingly show fealty to Donald Trump A banner showing President Donald Trump hangs from the U.S. Department of Justice on Feb. 20, 2026. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — Get off the train at Union Station, walk outside and gasp at that iconic view of the Capitol dome in front of you.  Cross the street and the first thing you run into is a construction site surrounding walled-off Columbus Circle. On the wall is a huge poster of President Donald Trump wearing a hard hat (and a coat and tie). “Thank you, PRESIDENT TRUMP,” the sign says. That’s just the start of what a tourist will encounter as they sightsee in the heart of the nation’s capital. Or these days, the nation’s capital as brought to you by Donald Trump. A banner thanking President Donald Trump hangs on a construction site on April 24, 2026, outside Union Station in Washington, D.C. (Photo by David Lightman/States Newsroom) The Trump reminders are all over. Walk the tourist walk from the Capitol down and around Pennsylvania Avenue, past the White House and on to the Lincoln Memorial and it’s clear who’s in charge. Whether or not this is affecting tourism is unclear. Destination DC, a nonprofit organization that markets the area as a global tourist destination, doesn’t keep month-to-month data. It found in 2024, before the Trump boom, a record 27.2 million people visited the city. “Tourists who are pro-Trump will be drawn to his eponymous sites. Those who oppose him will not. Most tourists will pay no attention to his projects but will enjoy all the historic and exciting venues and exhibits in Washington,” said Barbara Perry, professor in Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center  She said Trump’s propensity to “destroy, rebuild, construct, and name numerous sites and institutions for himself is most unusual.” Trump likenesses  Trump detailed his plans in a March, 2025, executive order, “Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful.” “Its highways, boulevards, and parks should be clean, well-kept, and pleasant,” he said of the nation’s capital. “Its monuments, museums, and buildings should reflect and inspire awe and appreciation for our Nation’s strength, greatness, and heritage. Our citizens deserve nothing less.”  Previous incumbent presidents’ pictures were usually confined to 8-by-10 portraits hanging in post offices or deep inside other federal buildings, as they were careful not to splatter their names and likenesses so publicly. “Typical presidents want to avoid looking arrogant by honoring themselves while in office or even after—except for their presidential libraries, starting with FDR. They usually feel humbled if a Navy ship, for example, is named for them while they are extant: Bush I and Ford come to mind,” Perry said of former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Gerald Ford. Both served in the Navy and saw combat in the South Pacific. Traffic rumbles past a banner showing President Donald Trump hanging on the Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2026. (Photo by David Lightman/States Newsroom) Democrats are furious about the Trump makeover. Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, calls Trump’s actions “narcissism” and is pushing the “Stop Executive Renaming for Vanity and Ego Act.” “Donald Trump doesn’t get to slap his name on any public institution he chooses. We don’t have kings or dictators in America, and this legislation stops him or any future sitting president from creating monuments to glorify themselves,” said Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. The bill is likely to go nowhere in the Republican-run Congress. So for now, tourists can stroll around the Mall and see how Trump has tried to transform the nation’s capital. Starting at the Capitol and heading south down Constitution Avenue until it splits off to Pennsylvania Avenue, here goes: Albert Pike statue Status: Installed at Judiciary Square, about four blocks from the Capitol. Details: “The only public sculpture in DC to commemorate a Confederate general,” says the DC Historic Sites team website. Pike was a slave owner and a senior officer in the Confederate Army. The memorial was “toppled and burned on Juneteenth of 2020, as protests continued across the country in response to the murder of George Floyd,” the website says. Floyd was a Black man killed by a white policeman in Minneapolis, sparking protests around the country. A statue of Albert Pike, the only public sculpture in Washington, D.C., to commemorate a Confederate general, was toppled and burned during George Floyd protests in 2020. President Donald Trump had it restored and placed at this location about four blocks from the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by David Lightman/States Newsroom) Last year, the Trump administration had the Pike statue restored and placed at its present location.  The action was part of an executive order Trump issued in March 2025. He ordered a review of memorials or statues that had been “removed or changed to perpetuate a false reconstruction of American history, inappropriately minimize the value of certain historical events or figures, or include any other improper partisan ideology.”  The order also affected the Smithsonian Institution, which Trump said “has, in recent years, come under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology.”  Trump banners on federal buildings Status: Huge banners with Trump’s face hang from the Judiciary and Labor Departments. Details: “American Workers First” says the Labor banner, with Trump’s vastly enlarged face atop the saying. Another banner features President Theodore Roosevelt.  The banners, which cover almost three stories of the building, are visible from both heavily-trafficked Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues. About six blocks away, on Pennsylvania Avenue at the Justice Department — which a few years ago investigated Trump for possible crimes — there’s a new, three-story banner where he looks down at the street atop the saying “Make American Safe Again.” A banner showing President Donald Trump hangs on the Department of Justice on Feb. 20, 2026. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom) When the Labor banner went up, then-Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer told Trump about it at a Cabinet meeting, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. “Mr. President, I invite you to see your big, beautiful face on a banner in front of the Department of Labor because you are really the transformational president of the American worker,” she told him. Bonus sighting: As you walk along Pennsylvania Avenue, don’t miss another “Thank You, President Trump” banner hanging on a construction wall across from the National Gallery of Art near 4th Street. White House ballroom Status: Walk up Pennsylvania Avenue starting at the 1500 block and you’ll see the White House East Wing is gone. It’s a rubble-laden construction site now, where Trump is trying to build a 90,000 square foot ballroom with a military installation underneath. The project is to be privately funded, though Senate Republicans are seeking $1 billion for security in an immigration bill. Details: The project is embroiled in a still-evolving legal battle. The April 25 assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where a gunman threatened the president and top officials, may be changing minds. Demolition work continued where the East Wing once stood at the White House on Dec. 8, 2025 in Washington, D.C.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana,  last month introduced legislation to authorize the ballroom. “A President of any party should be able to host events in a secure area without attendees worrying about their safety. This is common sense. Let’s get it done,” he tweeted. Last week, Justice sought to have the lawsuit dismissed. “This (ballroom) project will ensure that events like the horrific attack on Saturday night do not happen again,” it argued. Reflecting Pool Status: Keep walking toward Constitution Avenue. You’ll see the Reflecting Pool between the World War II Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Renovations are underway and expected to be completed by July 4. The pool is being cleaned and painted blue. Details: The pool has often been criticized for being dirty and leaking.  Trump’s effort is going a step farther than others who have launched renovation and cleaning projects. He said the project will cost $2 million, far less than other recent refurbishing efforts, according to his TruthSocial website. Thousands of rallygoers march along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, March 28, 2026, for the third No Kings day protesting President Donald Trump. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) “It was filthy dirty and it leaked like a sieve for many years,” Trump said in a video posted to the site.  He’s having it painted “swimming pool blue,” a color that appalls many preservationists.   Kennedy Center Details: The city’s premier cultural center is about a 20-minute walk away. Perhaps no Trump change has provoked more outrage among his Washington critics than his renaming of the capital’s cultural center. He said during a visit to the center in March 2025 that “it needs a lot of work,” adding it should have better seats and more “Broadway hits.” The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., which the center’s board has renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, a move now challenged in a lawsuit. (Photo courtesy of the Kennedy Center) The president overhauled its governance, creating a board that named him the center’s chairman, changed programming to suit his tastes, and announced the center would close this summer for two years for renovations. Status: While the center’s board renamed the site the Trump-Kennedy Center, Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, an ex officio member of the board, has taken legal action in federal court seeking to stop the name change, saying only Congress can do so. The case is pending. Monumental Arch Details: Trump wants to build a 250 foot arch — taller than the nearby Lincoln Memorial and the tallest in the world — at the traffic circle at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. The circle leads to the Memorial Bridge across the Potomac, connecting to the Lincoln Memorial. Status: The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, packed with Trump appointees, approved the arch’s concept design in April.  The arch, the commission said in its approval letter, “would contribute positively to the honorific landscape of Washington, D.C., for many generations.” It requested more information for the next phase, including plans for better pedestrian access and sculptures. An artist’s rendering of the proposed Monumental Arch President Donald Trump wants to build at the traffic circle at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. (Drawing courtesy Commission of Fine Arts) Court battles await, notably from a group of Vietnam veterans and others.  They say the arch would distort the clear view from the cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial, as well as disrupt the symbolism of the bridge, designed to join the North and South. Off the usual paths Go away from the main tourist routes and there’s yet more evidence of the Trump rebranding. The United States National Institute of Peace is now the Donald J. Trump National Institute of Peace. The change is meant “to reflect the greatest dealmaker in our nation’s history,” said a State Department tweet. Then there’s what tourists won’t see. “Visitors who take the garden tour of the White House this spring will miss the beautiful Rose Garden outside the West Wing and the Jackie Kennedy Garden outside the East Wing, of blessed memory,” said Perry. “Both gardens, planned by the Kennedys, plus the East Wing itself have been obliterated by the incumbent.”  The Rachel Lambert Mellon-designed Rose Garden during the John F. Kennedy administration in 1963, in a collection by the White House Historical Associaion. (Photo courtesy National Park Service) The Rose Garden, the White House says, “was turned into a patio with roses lining the perimeter, developing a space dedicated to hospitality and entertaining. Today, the Rose Garden is used to host many guests of the president for events and dinners.”  East Potomac Golf Course While the East Potomac Golf Course isn’t right on the main tourist route, it’s just off to the side on an island not far from the Jefferson Memorial, with a view of the Washington Monument. The Trump administration has reportedly wanted to close and then revamp the historic site. Preservationists and local folks are furious. Reports say he wants to convert it to a championship golf course — one that some think will make it an exclusive club, instead of the current affordable public setup that’s popular with locals. NOTUS wrote that the National Park Service is scheduled to start landscaping. The links currently have two nine-hole courses, an 18-hole par 72 course, miniature golf, a driving range and a restaurant.  The East Potomac Golf Course. (Photo courtesy of National Park Service) The D.C. Preservation League and two local residents Sunday asked a District Court judge to halt any Trump project.  “Trump is taking a public park away from the American people while spending their hard-earned taxpayer dollars to build a private, elite club from which he’d personally profit,” Democracy Defenders Fund Executive Chair Norm Eisen said in a statement. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Monday did not stop the project, saying reports about the course’s overhaul did not provide enough evidence for her to act, but she warned that if she sees that certain renovations are underway she could reconsider. National Mall Superintendent Kevin Griess said Monday there were no plans to begin renovation work but a safety assessment was underway, The Associated Press reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb50a8a200899a00e7b87d NJ Dem pushes 'Jersey Pride' bill, takes shots at New York: 'Bunch of socialists' te 2026-05-06T14:31:04.301Z NJ Dem pushes 'Jersey Pride' bill, takes shots at New York: 'Bunch of socialists' Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., unveiled new legislation aiming to dethrone the ubiquitous "I Love NY" tourist paraphernalia and establish "Jersey Pride" in his state, the lawmaker announced Wednesday. Gottheimer's bill would establish a 25% tax credit for businesses that sell New Jersey-branded products in airports, train stations and rest stops. The lawmaker's push comes just two months before New Jersey's MetLife Stadium is set to host eight World Cup games. "Nothing p---es me off more than when I get on an airplane here, and, in my face, is a row of shirts in a store screaming, ‘I Love New York.’ Really? We just landed in Jersey," Gottheimer said during a Tuesday news conference. "This isn’t just about Jersey pride," he added. "It’s also about helping our small businesses and the jobs they create, promoting our more than 130-mile Shore, lakes, shops, restaurants, and apparel companies, and getting in front of customers where it matters most." DEM NJ GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE COPS TO FAKING PLAYLIST TO FEATURE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Gottheimer went on to highlight the World Cup coming to the U.S. and the huge opportunity it presents for New Jersey's businesses. "Millions of people from around the world will be landing here to watch one of the eight games, and, with practice fields up and down the state, and five fan fests, people will be driving up and down the Turnpike and Parkway," he said. "This is our moment to spread that pride all over the world." He went on to bash New York City and New York state. "And, what have they got on the other side of the river?" Gottheimer said. "Insane taxes, dirty streets, and a bunch of socialists who are forcing Jersey families to pay a ridiculous Congestion Tax just to drive to their own jobs or see loved ones." PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PRICES HIT ABSURD LEVELS FOR WORLD CUP GAMES: REPORT While the World Cup creates opportunity for businesses, officials in both New York and New Jersey say the influx of fans will be a huge problem for local residents. Officials in both states are warning commuters about serious travel congestion during World Cup matches this June and July. NJ Transit says only 40,000 round-trip tickets from Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will be sold per game, significantly limiting capacity. "If you are not attending one of the events, please, if possible, work from home because the city will be incredibly congested and so will New Jersey," Kathryn Garcia, Port Authority's executive director, said at a recent news conference. "I would also discourage anyone from taking a rideshare," she said. "We are going to do a lot of outreach to people coming through our airport to make sure they know about illegal taxis, but it also is for those in the city. We encourage you to use public transit if you can," Garcia added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb5094a200899a00e7b874 CNN founder and cable news pioneer Ted Turner dead at 87 te 2026-05-06T14:30:44.483Z CNN founder and cable news pioneer Ted Turner dead at 87 CNN founder and business mogul Ted Turner has died at age 87, according to CNN.  Turner pioneered the media industry with the creation of the 24-hour cable news network in 1980. Turner had disclosed in 2018 that he suffered from Lewy body dementia, which caused memory problems and exhaustion. This is a developing story, more to come… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4e3ea200899a00e7b823 Museum Club sale listing returns under the lead of owner's daughter te 2026-05-06T14:20:46.569Z Museum Club sale listing returns under the lead of owner's daughter Francesca Zanzucchi to serve as listing agent as the Museum Club continues to seek a new owner and business operator. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4c45a200899a00e7b789 Washington driver chases boy on dirt bike down sidewalk, gets hit with multiple charges te 2026-05-06T14:12:21.123Z Washington driver chases boy on dirt bike down sidewalk, gets hit with multiple charges A Washington state driver allegedly chased a boy on a dirt bike onto a sidewalk and tried to run him down before later attempting to enter a stranger’s home — only to be released from jail the next day. Wendy A. Clemente, 56, drove onto a sidewalk on a residential street and tried to hit the boy during a reckless outburst around 5:05 p.m. Monday, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said. The child was not injured. A witness captured video of the silver sedan chasing the child down a sidewalk. Deputies quickly identified Clemente as the suspect and began searching for her. About an hour later, deputies responded to a second call just a mile away for a suspected burglary. A homeowner monitoring his security cameras reported a woman trying door handles at his property. REPEAT OFFENDER WITH 19 FELONIES BUSTED AFTER WILD CAUGHT-ON-CAMERA CHASE: POLICE Deputies arrived and found Clemente in the driveway, where they took her into custody. Investigators said Clemente initially denied wrongdoing and claimed she had simply stopped at the property to find other dogs for her dog to socialize with. She told deputies that she didn’t know the homeowner and that she didn’t remember the earlier incident involving the child. Deputies noted signs of impairment. Clemente first denied drinking but later admitted to consuming alcohol. When officers attempted to place her in a patrol car, authorities said she resisted and tried to kick a deputy. BLUE STATE JUDGE RELEASES MURDER SUSPECT WITHOUT MAKING HIM PAY A CENT IN BAIL, DESPITE GANG ALLEGATIONS Authorities obtained a search warrant for a blood sample as part of the DUI investigation. Clemente was booked into the Spokane County Jail on charges including attempted first-degree assault, DUI and first-degree criminal trespass. The sheriff's office said a court commissioner ordered her released the following day on her own recognizance without needing to post bond. No injuries were reported in either incident. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4c31a200899a00e7b780 Alex Cooper’s reported marriage woes spotlight trend of stars sleeping apart, from Bette Midler to Kaley Cuoco te 2026-05-06T14:12:01.586Z Alex Cooper’s reported marriage woes spotlight trend of stars sleeping apart, from Bette Midler to Kaley Cuoco For years, celebrity couples have disclosed some of their deepest and darkest secrets to keeping their marriages alive. From open communication to scheduling regular date nights, there's one insider trick that seems to be a recurring theme: sleeping in separate bedrooms. Earlier this week, "Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper made headlines as it was reported she and her husband, Matt Kaplan, have been sleeping separately as "tension" continues to arise in their 2-year-long marriage amid the ongoing rumors of employee mistreatment at their production company, Unwell Network. Fox News Digital has reached out to a rep for Cooper for comment.  But, contrary to "outdated beliefs," sleeping in separate bedrooms can actually help strengthen the relationship, if done with the right intention, according to experts. "The assumption that separate bedrooms mean trouble is rooted in outdated beliefs and social conditioning around intimacy," Xanet Pailet, a certified sexologist and author of "The Sex & Intimacy Repair Kit," told Fox News Digital. "In reality, context is everything. If sleeping separately happens because of conflict or avoidance, it can definitely be a red flag. But when it’s a mutual, intentional choice, it’s often a sign of self-awareness and respect for your partner." COUNTRY STAR DIERKS BENTLEY ADMITS HE AND WIFE CASSIDY SLEEP IN SEPARATE BEDROOMS Celebrity couples such as Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg, Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey, Barbara Corcoran and Bill Higgins, and many more have been open about their sleeping arrangements throughout the years. "We should normalize separate bedrooms," Diaz said during an appearance on Molly Sims' podcast "Lipstick on the Rim" in 2023. "To me, I would literally – I have my house, you have yours. We have the family house in the middle. I will go and sleep in my room. You go sleep in your room. I’m fine." In 2024, Midler said she and her husband of 41 years sleep in separate rooms since the beginning of their relationship because he "snores." "It's been a fabulous ride," she added. BILLY BALDWIN, WIFE CHYNNA PHILLIPS LIVE SEPARATELY DURING ‘ROLLER COASTER’ OF 30-YEAR MARRIAGE "Separate beds have existed in couples' relationships for centuries, although they haven't been considered a relationship trend yet," Brie Temple, COO and chief matchmaker at Tawkify, told Fox News Digital. "What has changed today is the public discussion of sleeping alone, with people rethinking what is a 'healthy' relationship. While the trend is becoming increasingly popular due to an evolving understanding of a modern romantic partnership, it is not a new phenomenon." "In contemporary society, couples tend to design their relationships to accommodate the individuals' unique needs, which may include separate bedrooms. Therefore, the practice is indeed rising in popularity while receiving positive feedback and becoming increasingly accepted." "I’m seeing this more and more, and I view it as a positive shift toward de-stigmatizing how relationships 'should' look," Pailet said. COUPLES WHO CUDDLE BEFORE SLEEP REAP THESE HEALTH BENEFITS, STUDY REVEALS This technique may even promote a stronger intimate connection with your partner, the experts claim. "What I actually see is that couples who sleep apart tend to be more intentional about intimacy," said Pailet. "When you’re not relying on your bed partner's proximity, you have to choose connection, and that often leads to better communication, deeper emotional closeness, and more satisfying physical intimacy. "Sleeping separately doesn’t create disconnection; but lack of intention does. Done well, it can improve sleep, reduce resentment, and strengthen the relationship overall." KING CHARLES, QUEEN CAMILLA’S UNCONVENTIONAL BEDROOM ARRANGEMENT IS SECRET SAUCE TO STAYING TOGETHER: EXPERT In 2024, "Shark Tank" investor Barbara Corcoran shared that she and her husband had been sleeping in separate bedrooms since the start of their relationship. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I have to invite him in — he invites me in occasionally," Corcoran said during an appearance on "Today With Hoda & Jenna" at the time, in March 2024, adding that their individual spaces contribute to the "sexiness" of their relationship. For Cuoco, it really comes down to practicality. NICOLE KIDMAN, RACHEL RAY, TED DANSON KEEP MARRIAGES HOT WITH UNCONVENTIONAL RULES "Tom is a night owl. Goes to bed very late," Cuoco said during an appearance on the "Armchair Expert" podcast in February. "I go to bed earlier because I’m the one who gets up [with our daughter, Matilda,] in the morning. … We’re totally on different sleeping schedules." Cuoco said she discovered the move was a "game-changer." "He sleeps great. No dogs in his way," Cuoco added. "I’m up with Matilda at 7 a.m., she comes in bed with me, I can turn things on. We don’t have to worry about waking him up. … It just works for us." Temple said having separate sleeping quarters could actually make a positive shift in the relationship. "Sleeping in different rooms enables couples to maintain good health, avoid conflicts related to sleep, and be emotionally and physically ready for the day ahead," Temple said. "Thus, the decision positively impacts a romantic relationship by reducing stress associated with sleeping at night." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4c1da200899a00e7b777 Trump strikes back: GOP lawmakers who opposed president on redistricting pay price te 2026-05-06T14:11:41.927Z Trump strikes back: GOP lawmakers who opposed president on redistricting pay price He wasn't on the ballot, but President Donald Trump was the big winner in Indiana's primary. The president scored decisive victories in a slate of state primaries in the solidly red Midwestern state, another sign that his immense grip on the Republican Party remains rock solid. The political world was closely watching Indiana's primary because it was the first of a series of major tests this month of Trump's endorsement power in GOP nomination showdowns, and the president cleared his first hurdle with ease. Five months ago, Republicans in the GOP-dominated Indiana state Senate withstood immense pressure from Trump and his allies and voted down congressional redistricting, which would have given Indiana two more right-leaning U.S. House seats ahead of the midterms. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Fast-forward to Tuesday and eight of those state senators faced GOP primary challenges. Seeking retribution, the president endorsed challengers to seven of the eight Republican lawmakers who voted against the redistricting bill. Five of the Trump-endorsed candidates won, with one incumbent surviving, and one race yet to be decided as of early Wednesday morning. "Everyone in Indiana politics should have learned an important lesson today: President Trump is the single most popular Republican among Hoosier voters," Republican Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana, a top Trump ally in the Senate, said in a statement as the results poured in. Banks, who was a key part of the team of Trump allies and advisors in the effort to defeat the incumbent GOP state senators, emphasized that "Indiana is a conservative state, and we deserve conservatives in our State Senate who have a pulse on Republican voters." SIX MONTHS TILL MIDTERMS: THE TEN RACES THAT WILL DETERMINE THE SENATE'S MAJORITY Trump and his team started flexing their political muscles soon after the president's push for redistricting in Indiana came crashing down last December. A Republican source familiar with the effort to defeat the incumbent GOP state senators told Fox News Digital over $8 million was spent on TV and digital ads between the American Leadership PAC and Hoosier Leadership for America, two outside groups aligned with Banks and steered by team Trump strategist Andrew Surabian. The source added that Team Trump operatives began organizing this plan in February and were responsible for the vast majority of the money raised that was spent by the two groups. Republican Gov. Mike Braun of Indiana also donated several hundred thousand dollars to the effort. Two well known national groups: Turning Point USA’s political wing and the Club for Growth, also had the president's back in Indiana. The intraparty battle was seen not just as a test of fealty to Trump but rather a fight between MAGA forces and more traditional conservatives for the future of the GOP. Club for Growth President David McIntosh told Fox News Digital "this is a big win for Trump." And McIntosh, a former congressman from Indiana, said the primary victories are "a signal to the entire party that our base wants us to fight for what we believe in." Trump appeared to be closely watching the results. As each race was called, the president took to social media to tout the victory of another Trump-endorsed state Senate challenger. The besieged incumbents significantly outraised their challengers, and were also boosted by the Indiana Senate GOP caucus. But the outside spending and get-out-the-vote efforts by the pro-Trump forces proved decisive. TRUMP VS. HISTORY: HOW PRESIDENT'S POLL NUMBERS COMPARE TO BIDEN, OBAMA, BUSH AHEAD OF MIDTERMS "The resources that he [Trump] can bring to a state Senate race are overwhelming," veteran Republican strategist Marc Short, who served as a key official in the first Trump administration, told Fox News Digital. Short, a longtime top Pence advisor, said the showdowns in Indiana were "about allegiance to Trump," and that the president "still has enormous sway in the party." Trump's clout will be on the line once again in a week and a half, in the Louisiana primary. Sen. Bill Cassidy is facing primary challenges from two Republicans: Rep. Julia Letlow and former Rep. John Fleming, who is currently the state treasurer. Trump earlier this year weighed in on the race by endorsing Letlow. Cassidy was one of only seven Senate Republicans who voted in early 2021 to convict Trump after he was impeached by the House for his role in the violent Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters who aimed to upend congressional certification of former President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory. Trump was acquitted by the Senate. But since the start of Trump's second term 15 months ago, Cassidy has been supportive of the president's agenda and his nominees. If no candidate cracks 50% of the primary vote, the top two finishers will face off for the nomination in a June 27 runoff election. Another major test comes three days later, on May 19, in the primary in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, where Rep. Thomas Massie is facing a challenge from Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. Massie has long been one of Trump's most vocal GOP critics in Congress, repeatedly taking aim at the president over the Epstein files and foreign policy. Trump allies have spent big bucks to boost Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, and to take aim at Massie. The president’s endorsement is also being tested in Georgia’s GOP gubernatorial nomination, which is being held on the same day, in the 2026 race to succeed popular term-limited conservative Gov. Brian Kemp. Trump has endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who is trading fire in a high-profile, competitive and combustible battle with healthcare executive and mega GOP donor Rick Jackson, who has infused millions of his own money in his bid. Among the others battling for the nomination in a crowded Republican field are state Attorney General Chris Carr and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. While MAGA enjoyed a big night in Indiana, there were more midterm warning signs for the GOP in neighboring Michigan, a key Midwestern battleground state. Republicans were hoping to flip a Democrat-controlled vacant state Senate seat in a special election, where the Democratic majority in the chamber was on the line. But Republican candidate Jason Tunney was trounced by Democrat Chedrick Greene in the showdown in Michigan’s 35th Senate District, for a competitive seat in Midland and Saginaw in the central part of Michigan’s lower peninsula. Greene's victory was the latest overperformance by Democrats in special elections and off-year contests in the more than 15 months since Trump returned to the White House, energizing them as they work to flip the GOP majorities in the U.S. House and Senate in this autumn's midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4c0aa200899a00e7b76e Idaho murders evidence leak triggers criminal investigation for insider who spilled secrets: report te 2026-05-06T14:11:22.158Z Idaho murders evidence leak triggers criminal investigation for insider who spilled secrets: report A criminal investigation regarding leaks that violated a gag order in the murder case against Bryan Kohberger was opened and remains ongoing after it was previously referred to law enforcement, according to a report. The criminal investigation is focusing on the possible source of an alleged leak to NBC's "Dateline," which produced an episode on the murders with information that was not known to the public, sources told the Idaho Statesman. An investigator with the Ada County Sheriff's Office, the agency probing the source of the leak, asked for interviews with people who had access to digital files that appeared in a May 2025 episode about the murders, the outlet reported. Brent Turvey, a forensic scientist who was working with Kohberger's defense team, told Fox News Digital he has been asked twice for an interview by investigators. "A detective with the Ada County sheriff’s office reached out to me twice for an interview — stating that he was tasked with investigating the NBC leak. Anne Taylor also gave me permission via email to speak with law enforcement just over a month after they first reached out to me— by phone and email," Turvey said. "So yes, they are investigating her office for related criminal charges." BRYAN KOHBERGER COULD ESCAPE DEATH PENALTY BECAUSE OF LEAKED EVIDENCE AIRED DURING TV EPISODE: FMR PROSECUTOR Sy Ray, a digital forensics expert and former police officer who also worked for Kohberger's defense team, told the Statesman he has spoken with investigators looking into the alleged leak more than once. "It’s probably the most expensive misdemeanor case in the history of Ada County," Ray said. "Trying to investigate this was probably tough." SEND US A TIP HERE One Sheriff’s Office investigator reached out in April to an attorney for two of the victims' families, according to the Statesman. An administrative investigation by the court into the leaks was conducted last summer. UNSEALED RECORDS IN IDAHO STUDENT MURDERS DETAIL VICTIMS' INJURIES, FINAL MOVEMENTS LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The May 2025 "Dateline" episode included surveillance video from near the home where four University of Idaho students were killed, pictures from Kohberger's phone and specifics about the crime. FBI cellphone tower data obtained by "Dateline" allegedly showed that Kohberger's cellphone pinged nearly a dozen times to a tower that provides coverage to an area within 100 feet of 1122 King Road, where the four University of Idaho students were killed. The alleged late-night drives took place starting in July 2022 and continued through mid-August 2022. EMAILS REVEAL HOW CAMPUS POLICE TRACKED DOWN BRYAN KOHBERGER'S CAR WEEKS BEFORE HE BECAME A SUSPECT The "Dateline" special also reported that a white Hyundai Elantra resembling Kohberger's was seen turning onto King Road several times in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2022, when the murders occurred. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Kaylee Goncalves in a July 2, 2025, deal that took the death penalty off the table. The four University of Idaho students were found dead Nov. 13, 2022, at their house in Moscow, Idaho, located near campus. Steve Goncalves, the father of Kaylee Goncalves, said the "Dateline" leaks helped the move toward a plea deal, which he was against, and supports the criminal investigation. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "They’re working on figuring this out, and hopefully they have more than they’re letting on," he told the Statesman. "I think it did cost us. It definitely took the focus off the trial and seating a jury." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Fox News Digital reached out to Taylor, the Ada County Sheriff's Office and the Latah County Prosecutor's Office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4bf6a200899a00e7b765 Country music star announces major career news, fires up fans with viral video for new album te 2026-05-06T14:11:02.378Z Country music star announces major career news, fires up fans with viral video for new album Country music sensation Koe Wetzel is dropping a new album next month. Wetzel has turned into an incredibly popular country music act over the past couple of years, and there's a major reason why: He blends outlaw country music with more modern vibes and themes. The formula has been a smashing success as his latest single "Feel Better" immediately set the internet on fire. Now, he's done it again. COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATIONS TEAM UP FOR NEW SONG, SET INTERNET ON FIRE: WATCH Wetzel dropped major news Tuesday on Instagram when he announced his new album "The Night Champion" will be released on June 12. It will be the "High Road" singer's seventh studio album since launching his career more than a decade ago. You can check out the album tease announcement below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. ELLA LANGLEY CELEBRATES NO. 1 ALBUM LAKESIDE IN A BIKINI AND MIKE VRABEL (SORT OF) APOLOGIZES Wetzel also dropped a second promo for the album on Instagram with the caption, "Some people thrive in the night…and I’m no different." The man knows the exact game he's playing as he sets the tone for "The Night Champion." People were quick to react in the comments on Instagram, with one writing, "Pure cinema 🤌🏼." COUNTRY SINGER CHRIS JANSON 'FINDS GOD' HUNTING AND FISHING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS Another commented, "We are so back." Wetzel also isn't just a country music star. He's also an avid outdoorsman and hunter. It's almost like he was made in a lab to appeal to my loyal readers. The dude is incredibly skilled when it comes to taking down trophy kills. Buckle up for a fun June in the country music world with Wetzel's "The Night Champion" on the way. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4bcda200899a00e7b742 3 days left to lock in 50% off a second ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 te 2026-05-06T14:10:21.167Z 3 days left to lock in 50% off a second ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Three days left to lock in 50% off a second ticket to Disrupt 2026. Buy one TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket, and get a second ticket at 50% off. Gain more visibility in the tech industry. Offer ends May 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb49b4a200899a00e7b6ed Doctor warns 'terrifying' cruise virus can be mistaken for flu before turning deadly te 2026-05-06T14:01:24.840Z Doctor warns 'terrifying' cruise virus can be mistaken for flu before turning deadly A deadly virus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship has doctors sounding the alarm over its potential lethality, with a mortality rate as high as 38% for certain strains, while early flu-like symptoms heighten the risk of misdiagnosis. "[If] you think about it from that term, it's pretty terrifying," Dr. Zaid Fadul said Wednesday, reacting to the risk. The Andes strain of the hantavirus has taken center stage after an outbreak left at least three people dead with five additional suspected cases reported on the ship, which is anchored off the coast of Cape Verde. The rodent-borne disease, Fadul said, begins with seemingly benign symptoms like fatigue, chills, muscle aches, headaches and dizziness, but ultimately breaks down blood vessels and leaves victims susceptible to a 35% to 38% mortality rate. WHAT IS HANTAVIRUS, THE CAUSE OF GENE HACKMAN’S WIFE’S DEATH? "It’s very, very common to be misdiagnosed with the flu early on," he said, describing symptoms that can intensify over the span of a day. "It can become pretty overwhelming pretty quickly." The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating the incident. Information posted on the organization's website states the illness onset occurred between April 6 and April 28, with patients initially experiencing milder symptoms like gastrointestinal issues and fever, followed by rapid progression to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome and shock. A multifaceted response, including isolation, care and medical evacuation, is helping manage the outbreak, the WHO said. GENE HACKMAN'S HOME FOUND TO BE INFESTED WITH RODENTS AFTER WIFE DIED OF HANTAVIRUS Despite the deadly spread, Fadul attempted to ease concerns that the problem could become much larger. "I understand people's concern, anxiety. I will tell you that with the amount of attention and focus and effort being put into containing this, it should keep it contained..." he said. Fadul said the virus has a long "latency period" and recommended that people who suspect infection be quarantined for up to eight weeks. "At this point, we've identified it. You've quarantined everyone. Those people who are at risk are going to be kept away from the general population and, typically, you have to be in really close contact with somebody... to really pick it up person-to-person... and we've got the appropriate measures in place, and my suspicion is we've hopefully contained this." Medical experts previously told Fox News Digital that a rodent vector is typically required to transmit the illness, though contact with contaminated materials or bites can occasionally be the culprit. Fox News' Melissa Rudy contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb49a1a200899a00e7b6e4 Coaches push for 24-Team CFP, as college football heads towards participation trophy territory te 2026-05-06T14:01:05.360Z Coaches push for 24-Team CFP, as college football heads towards participation trophy territory College football coaches from across the sport are calling for a change to the postseason playoff system, and how many teams should have an opportunity to receive a bid. I would imagine you’re shocked to hear that assistant coaches, and some head coaches, want to expand the current system. But once again, the conversation continues about whether the sport should abandon the current 12-team playoff format in favor of a 24-team playoff that is essentially handing out participation trophies along with a lucrative check. What's the latest fuss about, you might ask? Well, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) convened recently to share ideas on how to enhance the sport of college football, along with other conversations about the current landscape of a profession that changes on what feels like a weekly basis. It should be noted that this group has zero power, and any type of "recommendations" are not going to enact change on their own. HAIL MARY IN LUBBOCK: BRENDAN SORSBY'S LAST SHOT AT BEATING NCAA GAMBLING ALLEGATIONS This time, coming out of their meeting, the overwhelming theme of "change" has been a hot-button topic that plenty of coaches around the sport can't seem to get over the fact that their job security is tied to a 12-team playoff that started only two years ago. TED CRUZ UNLOADS ON STATE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL AS PROGRAMS GET DECIMATED BY TRANSFER PORTAL: 'ABSOLUTE CRISIS' Sure, some of the topics discussed amid another eventful end to the season were tiered toward the change in how many transfer portal periods are now in place (one) compared to previous years. But, the overwhelming sentiment has centered around how they (assistants, analysts, head coaches) think the sport of college football could be bettered if certain changes were to be enacted. On Tuesday, the AFCA released a statement from their board that conveyed a message that there need to be immediate changes implemented to help usher college football into a new era. Mind you, we're still living within a landscape that isn’t particularly old, though that doesn’t mean coaches aren’t going to look out for themselves, rightfully. What are some of the changes to the current system that AFCA members would like to see installed in the very near future? Well, there's a number of them, starting with the elimination of conference championship games. If you are an avid college football fan, you've certainly heard this one over the past year, as the SEC and Big Ten continue to fight over how many teams should be capable of making the CFP. Right now, there is a game of "chicken" being played. The Big Ten, along with others like the ACC and Big 12, want the playoff to have 24 teams. On the other side of the coin, the SEC would rather go with the 16-team format, though plenty of coaches within the conference would be fine with 24 teams. INSIDE THE FIGHT: NIL ARMS RACE FUELING NEW PUSH FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF EXPANSION Why the dissension? As you may have seen recently, some coaches within the SEC are starting to voice their displeasure with moving to a nine-game conference schedule without a further expansion of the college football playoff. The thought process in the coaches group chat, from some, is that if they are going to add an additional conference game, they have the cushion of a further-expanded playoff. That's a reasonable take, but getting to the point of expanding the postseason once again is going to take some finagling at this time. Given that the SEC and Big Ten control whether we see an expanded playoff, thanks to other conferences giving them that power in the last round of negotiations, coming to an agreement on how many teams should be included has been a tough argument since those two don't agree. As for the coaches who are members of the AFCA, they want to "maximize the number of participants while honoring the proposed completion date" which is essentially them saying "add more teams once the ESPN contract allows." The one thing I would imagine most of you fans won't have a problem with is the AFCA voting to end the season by the second Monday in January. Sure, we can get behind that part. Don't worry though, they are voting like this for the "student-athletes." Right, so we're going to toe the company line and continue calling the players who are being paid "students." "Structuring the season in this way will better support student-athletes by more closely matching the academic calendar and aligning with the single transfer portal window," the AFCA said in a statement. "It also elevates the quality of play during the most meaningful stretch of the season by removing unnecessary breaks and preserving competitive rhythm." For some reason though, the coaches who voiced their opinion also want to reduce the number of bye-weeks from two to one. So, are we worried about the wear and tear on the players' bodies or not? I think we all understand where we are headed in college football. There will be expansion of the playoff, which fans aren’t asking for, and there will be a season that is officially started a week earlier than the normal Labor Day weekend kickoff. But, as we continue into 'talkin' season', remember that there are plenty of voices that want to be heard regarding overwhelming changes to college football, though only a few will actually have their recommendations heard loud enough to enact real movement. Until then, it's all just noise. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4978a200899a00e7b6c1 AI boom pushes Samsung to $1T te 2026-05-06T14:00:24.401Z AI boom pushes Samsung to $1T Samsung crossed the $1 trillion valuation mark after shares surged on AI-driven chip demand, making it only the second Asian company after TSMC to hit the milestone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4762a200899a00e7b692 Truck hauling mangos crashes on I-10 in Avondale te 2026-05-06T13:51:30.671Z Truck hauling mangos crashes on I-10 in Avondale The crash was reported early Wednesday morning at the Avondale Boulevard on-ramp of Interstate 10. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb471ea200899a00e7b638 Some kids are bypassing age verification checks with a fake mustache te 2026-05-06T13:50:22.826Z Some kids are bypassing age verification checks with a fake mustache A new survey found that kids find it easy to bypass age checks, despite a rise in age verification laws around the world. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4297a200899a00e7b560 Dana White says 'I don't give a s---' if Trump friendship costs him business, 250th event was Trump's idea te 2026-05-06T13:31:03.686Z Dana White says 'I don't give a s---' if Trump friendship costs him business, 250th event was Trump's idea UFC CEO Dana White declared on Tuesday’s episode of "The Katie Miller Podcast" that not only does he fiercely defend his friendship with President Donald Trump, but that it was his idea to have a UFC event at the White House. Trump is planning to host a UFC event on the White House lawn in celebration of the United States' 250th birthday. White predicted the event would have "the greatest fight card ever assembled." After the short-lived honeymoon phase that followed his inauguration, Trump has faced waves of criticism from both sides of politics, which in turn, often splashes back into whomever allies with him. White, however, declared he simply doesn’t care. "You've been openly supportive of President Trump for a long time. Has that ever cost UFC any business either domestically or abroad?" podcast host Katie Miller, the wife of White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller asked. DANA WHITE PROMISES 'GREATEST FIGHT CARD EVER ASSEMBLED' FOR POTENTIAL WHITE HOUSE UFC EVENT IN 2026 "I don't give a s---. I don't know the answer to that question," White replied. "I've gotten to a point in my life, especially after COVID and all the nutty s--- that went on during that time, that I only want to be in business with and talk to people that I'm aligned with." While noting he does have an ongoing debate with Trump about which movie in the "Rocky" series is best, he has a nuanced friendship with the president. "I think when somebody is president, they're going to do things you agree with and things you don't agree with. But you're not in that position, and whoever is the president, is," he said. "And at the end of the day, my relationship with him, we're friends. And you don't always agree with the friends on lots of things, but it doesn't mean you don't be friends with them anymore." "He's a great guy," White continued. "He's a great human being. He's a great, he has a great family. I love his family. Ivanka and Jared are two of the greatest people you'll ever meet. So I don't really get into any of that stuff. As friends, I would say, the biggest but weirdest thing we've ever disagreed on is the best ‘Rocky' movie." UFC WHITE HOUSE PLANS REVEALED, INCLUDING WEIGH-INS AT LINCOLN MEMORIAL: REPORT During another portion of the podcast, he was asked about who came up with the idea of having a UFC event at the White House to celebrate 250 years of independence. "The president did. We were at a fight, and he leans over and says, ‘We should do a fight at the White House,’ and I said, ‘Yes, yes we should.’" He was then asked how one gets tickets to such a historic event. "So there's allotments. Obviously, the president has the most. I have 200. Ari Emanuel has 200. And, you know, we sent out invitations to people that we wanted to invite," he said. He later added, "I think there'll be world leaders there, but there's going to be a lot of military there. The president wants all the branches of the military represented at the fight. And, so more military people will be there than actual invites." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4284a200899a00e7b557 FOX One and Delta Sync team up so travelers won't miss a single 2026 FIFA World Cup moment in the air te 2026-05-06T13:30:44.273Z FOX One and Delta Sync team up so travelers won't miss a single 2026 FIFA World Cup moment in the air FOX One, Fox Corporation's streaming service, is teaming up with Delta Sync ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, so users can stream the world's most-watched moments at 35,000 feet. FOX One's portfolio includes FOX’s branded content, more than 5,000 hours of annual programming, with sports, news, weather and more. In addition to hit series such as "Masterchef," "The Floor" and the full slate of FOX News’ leading coverage, the streaming platform will be home to the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. From June 11, the World Cup's opening match, to the final on July 19, soccer fans can follow every moment of the tournament on FOX One via Delta Sync on domestic flights.   "Live sports is one of the highest engagement categories for our customers in flight," Vice president of in-flight entertainment and connectivity, Julieta McCurry, said in a statement. "It’s communal, and part of how they stay connected to moments that matter. Partnering with FOX One lets us bring more of those moments on board in a meaningful way." SEAN HANNITY, RILEY GAINES SHOWS AMONG PODCASTS JOINING FOX ONE'S EXPANDED STREAMING PORTFOLIO Starting in May, SkyMiles members who log into Delta's Wi-Fi on domestic flights will be able to access a 24-hour FOX One trial on their personal devices. "We strive to bring the best-in-class FOX programming to viewers when they want it and where they want it including thousands of feet in the air," Fox Corporation SVP of Strategy and Business Development, Direct to Consumer Tony Billetter said. "What better way to kick off our partnership with Delta than by bringing this year’s most anticipated sporting event along with FOX’s leading news coverage and premium entertainment to their loyal travelers."   Fans can also watch the matches live on seatback via the live TV FOX channel while using FOX One on their phone or tablet for real-time stats, alternate angles and instant replays.  FOX TO LAUNCH NEW STREAMING SERVICE 'FOX ONE' THIS FALL The on-demand flexibility of FOX One allows users to start a game from the beginning if people board their flights in the middle of the action.   Beginning on May 19, SkyMiles members will also have the chance to bid on a true bucket-list experience, available only through SkyMiles Experiences, where miles unlock once-in-a-lifetime moments. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Members will be able to use their miles to bid on behind-the-scenes access to coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a meet-and-greet with FOX Sports talent, plus a tour of the FOX Sports Studio and FOX Lot in Los Angeles.   Members can also redeem their miles for a six-month FOX One subscription, starting May 19, for as low as 15K miles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4045a200899a00e7b4d9 Republican lawmaker welcomes House Ethics probe into sexual misconduct allegations against him te 2026-05-06T13:21:09.201Z Republican lawmaker welcomes House Ethics probe into sexual misconduct allegations against him A House Republican facing sexual misconduct allegations said he welcomes the chance to set the record straight after the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into the claims. "They are baseless allegations designed to impact the campaign driven by those who want to settle old political scores," Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "We welcome the ethics inquiry because it allows for facts to be entered into the record, not public allegations designed to drive media interests." Edwards, 65, is accused of sexual misconduct toward at least two younger female staffers, according to multiple reports. Axios first reported the existence of the ethics probe. The two-term lawmaker, who has been married since 1980, has denied any wrongdoing. Fox News Digital has not independently verified the allegations. NORTH CAROLINA GOP TOWN HALL TURNS HEATED AS SELF-DESCRIBED VETERAN ESCORTED OUT BY SECURITY Under House rules, lawmakers are prohibited from engaging in sexual relationships with aides under their supervision. The ban does not extend to staffers employed by other offices. The House Ethics probe comes as Edwards is facing a competitive reelection challenge in November’s midterm elections. The North Carolina Republican is a top target of House Democrats’ campaign arm, which is supporting Democrat Jamie Ager to try and flip Edwards' seat in the red-leaning district. Ager, a fourth-generation farmer, issued a statement this week indicating the allegations against his competitor could become a flash point in the battleground contest. "Corruption or abuses of power in any way are unacceptable," Ager said. "The people of Western North Carolina deserve to hear from their representative about what these allegations are." The House Ethics Committee has yet to publicly announce its investigation into Edwards, which could take months — or even years — to complete unless the panel moves to dismiss the case. A spokesperson for the House Ethics Committee declined to comment when reached by Fox News Digital. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., an outspoken lawmaker against sexual misconduct in Congress, said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital that she hopes the House Ethics Committee "moves swiftly" to review the allegations against Edwards. NANCY MACE TO FORCE VOTE TARGETING FELLOW GOP LAWMAKER ACCUSED OF AFFAIR WITH STAFFER "We stand with those who came forward, and we expect the Ethics Committee to move swiftly and hold those who committed wrongdoing fully accountable," Mace said. "We have said it from the beginning, if you are abusing your power in Congress it does not matter if you have an R or a D beside your name, there needs to be consequences for your actions." Edwards is the latest in a string of lawmakers to face sexual misconduct allegations this year. Former Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued back-to-back resignations in April to avoid potential expulsion votes related to separate alleged sexual misconduct against them. Gonzales acknowledged an extramarital affair with a former aide who later died by suicide. Swalwell, who is also married, has admitted to a lapse in judgment, but has vigorously denied accusations of sexual assault and rape. Meanwhile, Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sexual misconduct, among other ethics violations. Mace has introduced a resolution to expel the embattled lawmaker, but has yet to trigger a vote on the measure. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and other GOP lawmakers have said they want the ethics panel to conclude its probe before they consider sanctions against the embattled lawmaker. Mills has denied any wrongdoing and has not been criminally charged. "The corruption and misconduct in Congress goes far deeper than anyone outside Washington knows," Mace said Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb4031a200899a00e7b4d0 NASCAR's viral star Natalie Decker has a new nicotine pouch deal and truck to drive, Topanga turns 45 & more te 2026-05-06T13:20:49.208Z NASCAR's viral star Natalie Decker has a new nicotine pouch deal and truck to drive, Topanga turns 45 & more Two weeks after finding a ride for the Talladega O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race, TikTok and Instagram star Natalie Decker broke news Tuesday that she's found a truck to drive for this upcoming weekend's truck race at Watkins Glen. This will be the first time since 2020 that she's raced in the truck series. Add in a new nicotine pouch deal that Decker, 28, promoted on Monday and it's turning into a massive moment for one of the most recognizable female names in racing. Oh, and she found a Maryland-based bagel and brunch restaurant to sponsor her ride in Watkins Glen and at Dover on May 15. Just when it looked like Decker's 15 minutes of fame were over in racing, she's BACK. After completing her two-race deal with the bagel shop, Decker will have raced four times this year, which is the most action she's seen behind the wheel since 2021. • Be honest, do you find yourself slipping and turning on Screamin' A. Smith to see what he has to say on a topic? I get that Screencaps readers aren't the targeted demo outside of anything Mike Greenberg appears on, but, still, it feels like ESPN would be MTV if it didn't have football. • My Reds are in big trouble. They went on the road against the NL Central and have now lost five straight, the closer is out with a torn hamstring and the bats have quieted down. If there's anything positive to report, it's that they're still four games over .500 and the Astros (6-13 on the road) are coming to town over Mother's Day weekend. • Did you guys see we're closing in on a 24-team CFB playoff? I don't know where this all goes other than the destruction of mid-majors because I can guarantee you they WILL NOT be invited to a made-for-TV playoff where ratings are on the line. We're heading for two conferences – B1G & SEC – and NFL-like programming where you'll have Michigan playing Alabama in the middle of the season or Ohio State on the road to Ole Miss on October 28. SEC teams will still play SEC teams, but there will be cross-overs. It's coming guys. The TV dollars would be too high for these schools to pass up. • I think the track season ends tonight. Thank God. I really enjoy watching Screencaps Jr. and his buddies compete, but there are something like 200 kids on his school's boys and girls teams. These meets are taking 4 to 4 1/2 hours. I'm not kidding. Monday night, the event started at 4:30 and ended after 8:30 and we had a 40-minute drive home. Give me cross country season over this hell that I'm living. ARE PEOPLE WHO PARK ON STREETS FACING THE WRONG WAY THE WORST PEOPLE ON EARTH? – Chris W. in California writes: Reading your article about e-bikes brought to mind two recent events that have been in the news here in the land of the overtaxed involving e-bikes and the like, both of which give me at least a small glimmer of hope for this Godforsaken state. The first involves an idiot teen that killed a Vietnam vet while doing dumb shit on a way overpowered e-bike.  Apparently the teen and the mother who allowed him to operate the bike had been warned in the past and as such the Orange County D.A. is coming down hard on both of them, throwing everything possible in the book at not only the teen but most importantly the mother, holding her responsible for her son's negligence. The second involves a bike, motorcycle, ATV (?) takeover of the Bay Bridge up North.  The CHP and local PDs  became aware of what was going on and closed off both ends of the bridge effectively trapping all the dumbasses.  A bunch of them ran off, a few of them tried to jump in the water and all of the vehicles were confiscated and impounded. It's wonderful to see some law and order meted out!  Since the first incident took place in Orange County, where they tend to actually try to enforce the law the D.A.'s actions aren't as surprising, but the fact that law enforcement was actually able to do their job up in the area that Newscum drove into the ground before he started doing the same to the state offers the smallest bit of light in the eternal darkness that idiot has cast across the Golden State. Also, a few days ago one of your readers chimed in with his top 5 Kevin Costner movies.  I'm surprised this didn't cause more discourse.  Here's my take: – Doug in Mason shares his story: First time, long time.  I found Outkick at the beginning of the PLANdemic as I was sick and tired of the woke bs on ESPN.  Been a fan ever since.  SC is a daily must.  You gave me something to look forward to at lunch when I was working my 8-5 job.  I have been retired for about a month after working 32 years at a lighting manufacturer and it continues to be a must read.  And no, I am not bored!  Far from it and that's why I'm writing.   Regarding Do Hard Things, not sure if I have seen this subject come up, but I was wondering if there are any fellow SC'ers who are caretakers for their special needs sons or daughters?  My wife had twins (boy/girl) in 2004, and they were delivered 3 months premature.  Olivia had a few minor issues and was in the NICU for about 2 months.  Today she is a happy, healthy college graduate (Go Bearcats!) and will be a high school teacher in the fall. (Our oldest son is in medical school at OSU).  But Joey wasn't so lucky.  He had a LOT of issues and was in the NICU for 5 months.  With help from some doctor errors (won't bore you with the long story), Joey was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and does not walk or talk and is confined to a wheelchair.  Our entire life turned upside down.   My wife and I have been his 24/7 caretakers for 22 years now.  My wife could be an RN at this point.  She is the CEO of Joey.  Taking care of him is not for the faint of heart.  But through the blood, sweat and (many) tears, he is a survivor---and so are we!  There are no off days.  When we're sick--too bad---we still have Joey to take care of.   He loves TV and has his favorite animated shows he watches daily.  But our saving grace is that he loves watching football.  Notre Dame on Saturdays and Bengals on Sundays.  But really, his face lights up when ANY football game is on.  On Football Saturdays it's GameDay and Big Noon Kickoff.  He will watch the Combine and the Draft from beginning to end. Wish he was a Reds fan like his dad, but for some reason, he grunts when I turn baseball on and wants me to change the channel! NFL'S PUSH FOR GROWTH IS INEXORABLE AT EXPENSE OF FANS AND AMID AN 'EXISTENTIAL THREAT' Now that I'm retired, Joe and I go on daily walks and I take him on my trips to Costco, Kroger and wherever the day takes us.  We go to family parties and weddings but it's a challenge.  My wife works from home so having me home is a huge burden lifted off her shoulders.  We have taken Joe with us on our annual vacations, but now it's getting to be too much as we age so we need to start looking at respite care facilities.  The point of this long gospel---being a caretaker is the epitome of 'doing hard things.'  IYKYK.   But I can't stress this enough-- the smile on Joey's face when I walk through the door is worth all the drama.  Can't imagine life without him.   So--are there other SC fans out there who are in similar situations?   Kinsey: I cannot stress enough how grounding this column can be for me. Working on the Internet can be a very odd place where there are days people will scream at me over and over and over via email and then along comes a message like this from Doug. It resets my brain to remember that there's a real world out there where people are dealing with bigger issues than I've ever had to deal with. There are people with real struggles who have to get out of bed every single day to handle what Doug and his wife tackle. MORNING GLORY: LEGACY MEDIA DIDN’T LOSE READERS, IT DROVE THEM AWAY These people are what I consider to be the backbone of this country. – Jase wants to know: Of the teams that are left, who do you like to play for and win the NBA Championship? Kinsey: If you remember, I'm on record saying how much I respect the way the Detroit Pistons play the game. I think it was November when I wrote about the topic. But, that said, I have a very long-standing tradition of NOT watching the NBA until mid-May. It's not mid-May, so I haven't watched more than 5-10 minutes of the playoffs and that was pretty much on accident when I hit the wrong YouTube TV button. Give me the Pistons. ################# That is it this morning. Enjoy those marathon track meets. Enjoy those baseball games. The sun is out and life goes on for another day, at least. Let's go make the most of it. Have a great Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb3de8a200899a00e7b452 Bakery truck driver struck by United jet thought he would be killed, father says te 2026-05-06T13:11:04.111Z Bakery truck driver struck by United jet thought he would be killed, father says The driver of a bakery truck that got clipped by a United Airlines plane while driving on the New Jersey Turnpike believed he would be decapitated moments before the collision, his father revealed in a Tuesday news conference. Warren Boardly Jr. was driving a truck for Baltimore's H&S Bakery on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when United Flight 169 dipped down and scraped his 18-wheeler with its landing gear. "He said he seen a flash and it made him duck and put up his hands," his father, Warren Boardly Sr., said Tuesday. Dashcam video recording in Boardly Jr.'s car shows the moments before and during the collision. The video shows him hitting his head on the top of his truck during the impact, which Boardly Sr. and Boardly's lawyer J. Wyndal Gordon say led to an acute head injury. WATCH: HARROWING FOOTAGE CAPTURES MOMENT UNITED FLIGHT'S LANDING GEAR STRIKES TRACTOR-TRAILER "He described fear, total fear that he wouldn’t walk away from it, he thought that he would be decapitated. That’s what he thought," Boardly Sr. said Tuesday. Boardly Jr. is still recovering at home from his injuries. "He's doing the best he can under the circumstances. He has a lot of pain, a lot of emotional distress that's just not gonna heal overnight," Gordon told the news conference. "His mental and emotional status is... you know, it's coming. We have to get him looked at because that was a traumatic experience. I've never known anyone to walk away from something like that. So, you know, he feels the same way. He's struggling with that part of that," Boardly Sr. added. GRIEVING FATHER OF DC PLANE CRASH PILOT CALLS OUT GOVERNMENT ON AIR REGULATIONS: 'WRITTEN IN BLOOD' "Today could have been a day where we are mourning his loss," Boardly Sr. also said. "Had he been going one mile per hour faster, or one mile per hour slower, it would have more than likely killed him," Boardly Sr. said, adding that watching the video "shook me to my core." Gordon explained that while the Boardlys are open to potential litigation, right now they're focused on finding out what happened. VIDEO SHOWS WING OF UNITED AIRLINES PLANE CATCHING FIRE DURING TAKEOFF AT HOUSTON AIRPORT "We expect that there's some negligence there because planes just don't drop out of the sky and they just don't ordinarily and routinely hit 18-wheelers traveling along the New Jersey Turnpike, Gordon said. "We're not just going to file a lawsuit without having all the facts or having enough facts that we believe that we can reasonably prove our case. So, in terms of litigation, we're nowhere near there. We're in the fact finding process right now just to get enough information to if we needed to file a lawsuit," Gordon concluded. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration are conducting investigations into the incident. "The agency has directed United Airlines to secure and provide both the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder to support the investigation. A preliminary report outlining the facts and circumstances of the event is expected within 30 days," the NTSB previously told FOX Business. "Upon its final approach into Newark International Airport, United flight 169 came into contact with a light pole," United also said in a statement to FOX Business. "The aircraft landed safely, taxied to the gate normally and no passengers or crew were injured." Fox News Digital contacted the NTSB, FAA, United and J. Wyndal Gordon for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb3dd4a200899a00e7b449 Millions of farm animals die in barn fires — a crisis we can no longer ignore te 2026-05-06T13:10:44.197Z Millions of farm animals die in barn fires — a crisis we can no longer ignore On April 11, over 70 animals were killed in a New York barn fire, and it was far from the first incident of its kind this year. In just the first three months of 2026, nearly 120,000 farm animals perished in fires. Particularly on factory farms, large-scale disasters happen far too often — and thousands of animals are left with no escape from danger as smoke and flames ravage their crowded barns. These are preventable tragedies, but until we shift from reactive bailouts to proactive measures, we are only adding fuel to the fire. The scale of the problem is evident. From 2013 to 2023, 6.8 million farm animals died in fires. In a single year, 2024, the tragic figure reached over 1.5 million, the highest total reported since 2020. While worker deaths due to barn fires are far less common, people are also at risk, as we saw in 2023, when a Texas dairy farm employee was killed along with 18,000 cows. Yet in a profit-driven industry, there seems to be little incentive to address this issue, and while faulty electrical or heating equipment is sometimes found, the causes of many fires go unknown or unreported. MINNESOTA DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AS DISEASES CRIPPLE MIDWESTERN FARMS On industrial farms, the deaths of animals before slaughter (such as in fires or natural disasters) are considered "property loss," and owners can be reimbursed. However, it’s animals who pay the true price of the hazardous conditions in these operations. This January, a North Carolina fire resulted in an estimated $5 million in damage, but the most devastating cost was the deaths of at least 85,000 chickens. Just weeks later, a fire claimed the lives of 6,000 pigs in Ohio, prompting the local fire chief to state that there was "catastrophic damage to the business." It is the business of factory farming itself that creates a situation in which so many lives can be lost to a single disaster. On the Ohio farm mentioned above, for example, four out of five barns confined around 7,500 pigs each. Statewide, 47% of pigs are kept on farms with 5,000 or more animals, and the industry continues to intensify. As of 2022, the average number of pigs on Ohio farms is 850, a statistic that has been climbing for decades even as the total number of farms has decreased.  Nationwide, from 2018 to 2021, 42,000 pigs fell victim to fires. When it comes to chickens, the toll is usually even more severe because factory farms house hundreds of thousands of birds. During the same three-year period, over 2.7 million chickens were killed. Even a single fire can cause many deaths, like in May 2024, when over 1 million birds died as fire raged through an Illinois "free-range" farm, prompting 20 fire departments to respond to the inferno. Farm Sanctuary has seen firsthand the trauma left behind by fires, having rescued survivors like Phoenix. This resilient bird was saved after a New Jersey egg farm burned. Over 300,000 birds died — trapped despite the "cage-free" conditions in which they were kept. In 2025, Ohio surpassed Iowa as the U.S. state with the most hens raised for egg production, at nearly 40 million birds. The state is also home to farms raising over 127 million chickens for meat. This is a recipe for disaster, and the February 2025 fire that killed 200,000 birds and drew first responders from six counties is not likely to be the last tragedy of its kind — in Ohio and elsewhere across the nation. The West Coast fire season is soon to begin, and is expected to be severe as climate change creates extreme heat and drought. But it’s not too late to act. Rather than giving bailouts in the wake of fires, proactive measures should be taken to fix a food system that fuels them. For animals and our planet, we must shift away from factory farming. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb3b7da200899a00e7b393 Trump fires back at claims of ballroom 'cost overruns': Price is 'something less than $400M' te 2026-05-06T13:00:45.925Z Trump fires back at claims of ballroom 'cost overruns': Price is 'something less than $400M' President Donald Trump fired back at reporting of rising costs of building his $400 million White House ballroom, saying that figure remains the top of the price range. "The White House Ballroom is going up rapidly on the East side of the White House," Trump wrote Wednesday morning on Truth Social. "The only reason the cost has changed is because, after deep rooted studies, it is approximately twice the size, and a far higher quality, than the original proposal, which would not have been adequate to handle the necessary events, meetings, and even future Inaugurations. "The original price was 200 Million Dollars, the double sized, highest quality completed project will be something less than 400 Million Dollars. It will be magnificent, safe, and secure! "This was a necessary change, it was done long ago, but the Fake News failed to report it, trying to make it look like there was a cost overrun. Actually, it is coming in ahead of schedule, and under budget!" REPUBLICANS SLIP $1 BILLION IN TAXPAYER MONEY FOR TRUMP BALLROOM SECURITY IN ICE, BORDER PATROL PACKAGE The latest reporting on alleged rising costs comes from Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, tagging a $1 billion appropriation$1 billion appropriation for the "East Wing Modernization Project" on the bottom of Republicans' budget reconciliation package Trump hopes to sign by June 1. That item includes more than just the ballroom, and even specifies: "None of the funds made available under this section may be used for non-security elements of the East Wing Modernization Project." The bill's outlay on the final page of the Senate Judiciary Committee reconciliation bill appropriates "$1,000,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes of security adjustments and upgrades, including within the perimeter fence of the White House Compound to support enhancements by the United States Secret Service relating to the East Wing Modernization Project, including above-ground and below-ground security features." Trump contends that is a military, national security and White House expenditure, while the $400 million ballroom remains merely a piece planted on top of the upgraded enhancements to the grounds. TRUMP TEARS DOWN EAST WING FOR $300M BALLROOM AHEAD OF HIGH-STAKES CHINA MEETING That distinction is now at the center of the dispute. Trump’s post framed the ballroom itself as under budget, saying the higher price reflects a deliberate expansion approved "long ago." An NBC News report focused on whether the overall project could still impose a major taxpayer cost through security work, even if private donors cover the ballroom’s construction. The National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary and final site and building plans for the East Wing Modernization Project on April 2. NCPC staff described the project as a permanent, secure event space intended to increase capacity for official state functions and reduce reliance on temporary tents and support facilities. The approved plan includes an approximately 22,000-square-foot ballroom designed for roughly 1,000 seated dinner guests, within about 89,000 square feet of above-ground East Wing space. The White House has increasingly emphasized security as a justification for the project, particularly after Trump faced an unprecedented third assassination attempt last month at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton. A White House spokesperson praised the proposed funding as necessary to help the Secret Service "fully and completely harden the White House complex," according to NBC. Democrats quoted by NBC called the proposal a reversal of Trump’s earlier pledge that the ballroom would not cost taxpayers anything. REPUBLICANS RUSH TO GREEN LIGHT WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM FOLLOWING THIRD TRUMP ASSASSINATION SCARE The project remains politically and legally contentious. Senate Democrats plan to try to strip the $1 billion provision from the reconciliation bill when it reaches the Senate floor, but Republicans are fully expecting no Democrat votes for it regardless. Construction has resumed while the legal fight plays out. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon issued a preliminary injunction in March blocking further work on the White House ballroom, ruling that the administration could not proceed without congressional authorization, but the D.C. Circuit later kept the injunction on hold while it considers the case. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is challenging the project, says the appeals court has scheduled a June 5 hearing and extended the stay until then, meaning construction can continue for now. The broader question now is whether lawmakers and courts will treat the ballroom and its associated security infrastructure as separable — as Republicans’ bill language argues — or as parts of a single White House expansion whose public cost could exceed Trump’s repeated private-funding assurances. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb3936a200899a00e7b30f Red Sox broadcast fumes at Framber Valdez for acting like a child in bench-clearing move: 'What a joke' te 2026-05-06T12:51:02.730Z Red Sox broadcast fumes at Framber Valdez for acting like a child in bench-clearing move: 'What a joke' Stop the presses — the Boston Red Sox have won two games in a row. That's right. One more win today, and that will be something we call a "winning streak." Look out, MLB! Of course, Boston's latest win over the Detroit Tigers didn't come without some serious drama. It's 2026. There is always drama in Boston this year, it seems. The Sox absolutely pummeled Detroit, 10-3, Tuesday night in a game that was a laugher from the start. Boston jumped on Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez all night long, belting three homers and touching him for 10 runs over three-plus innings. Yikes. Valdez's fourth and final inning is where things really went south. He gave up a mammoth home run to Wilson Contreras to start the frame, and then another one to Wilyer Abreu. The third batter of the inning, Trevor Story, was then belted in the back on the first pitch from Valdez. And that's when things spiraled: "You can't get them out, so you throw at them. What a joke. The one guy who caused it is hiding in the back," said NESN analyst Will Middlebrooks. "That is weak," added play-by-play man Dave O'Brien. "You give up three home runs, back-to-back shots, and then you drill Trevor Story." And, just to bring it all home: "Well, let's just hope he doesn't cross up his catcher now that he's mad," said Middlebrooks. RED SOX'S ALEX BREGMAN MAKES HISTORY IN RETURN TO ASTROS HOME BALLPARK, DRAWING CHEERS AND JEERS FROM FANS I mean, just a beatdown from the Red Sox... and their broadcast team! Finally, this team is showing some FIGHT this season. It only took six weeks. Better late than never, I reckon. Obviously, this was intentional. Valdez tried to play dumb after the game when asked about it, but come on. Stevie Wonder knew he plunked Trevor Story on purpose. It's the oldest trick in the book. You've gotten rocked all night long. You've given up 10 (!!!) runs before the fans even got to their seats. Wilson Contreras hit his to the moon and threw his bat to the first row. So, naturally, someone's getting hit. That someone happened to be Trevor Story, right in the middle of the numbers in the back. That's Pitching 101. As for the Red Sox broadcast crew ripping Valdez, I don't blame them, either. Will Middlebrooks is a former big leaguer. He's seen it all. He's not shy in the NESN or WEEI booth, nor should he be. Speak your mind! That's why you're there. This is why we want professional athletes in the booth. I want to hear what they think when something like this happens, so I can make sure what I'm thinking is correct. Now, I didn't really need that confirmation in this case, but it was still nice to have. The Red Sox, by the way, never retaliated. I would expect that to change today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb3922a200899a00e7b306 SIM swap scam drained Florida woman's bank account in minutes te 2026-05-06T12:50:42.998Z SIM swap scam drained Florida woman's bank account in minutes You're at home, scrolling through your phone like any other night. Suddenly, nothing works. Texts stop, calls fail and alerts disappear. That's how it started for Florida woman Patricia Escriva. She didn't lose her phone. She lost control of her phone number. And within minutes, someone else was using it to break into her accounts. "I realized that I had nothing," Escriva said. "Either you get a text message, a WhatsApp message, an email or a phone call. I had nothing." That silence was the first warning. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report IS YOUR PHONE HACKED? HOW TO TELL AND WHAT TO DO Escriva shared her experience on my Beyond Connected podcast at getbeyondconnected.com, where she walked through how quickly everything unraveled. Escriva was babysitting when her phone suddenly went quiet. No notifications. No signal. It felt off right away. She connected to Wi-Fi to check what was going on. That's when everything hit at once. "The first one was, you added a new device to your account," she said. "And then two seconds later, you just changed your password." Then came the financial alerts. "Let me tell you, my heart stopped," she said. "I start getting emails like $1,500, $800." Within minutes, someone had taken control of her accounts and started spending. That speed is what makes this type of attack so dangerous. What happened to Patricia is known as a SIM swap scam. A SIM swap scam is a type of identity theft that targets your phone number. This can happen with both physical SIM cards and eSIMs, since the attack focuses on your number, not your device. Here's how it usually works: That last step is the key. Many accounts rely on text message codes for login security. Once a hacker controls your number, they can reset passwords and take over accounts fast. In some cases, accounts are drained within hours. Once your number is in the wrong hands, everything connected to it becomes vulnerable. Email accounts. Bank logins. Payment apps. Hackers don't waste time. They move quickly before you even realize what's happening. In Escriva's case, the damage started immediately. "They were using my money... from their checking account to pay the credit cards to keep using the credit card," she said. Even after reporting the issue, it took days to regain control of her number. "They took three days in order to get my phone number...back," she said. FBI WARNS OF DANGEROUS NEW ‘SMISHING' SCAM TARGETING YOUR PHONE SIM swap scams don't always start with obvious red flags. The first sign can feel small. Here are signals you should never ignore: Escriva now urges people to act fast when something feels off. "If you see you have nothing going on on your phone, make a phone call," she said. "If that phone call doesn't go through... you're being hacked." While Patricia lost thousands of dollars to the scammer, her bank ultimately restored all of her money. If your phone suddenly stops working without warning, act quickly: You can't control every data breach or leak. But you can make it much harder for someone to take over your number. Call your carrier and ask for a SIM lock or port-out PIN. This adds a layer of protection before your number can be moved. Switch important accounts to an authenticator app or security key. Text messages are the weak link in SIM swap attacks. Every account should have its own password. A password manager can help you generate and store them securely. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at CyberGuy.com. Enable notifications for logins, password changes and transactions. The faster you spot suspicious activity, the better. IF SOMEONE GETS INTO YOUR EMAIL, THEY OWN EVERY ACCOUNT YOU HAVE. THESE 3 MOVES LOCK THEM OUT FOR GOOD Your personal information is often available on data broker sites. Removing it with a data removal service reduces what scammers can use against you. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting CyberGuy.com. Scammers often gather the information they need through fake emails or texts. Using strong antivirus software can help detect malicious links, fake websites and suspicious downloads before they compromise your data. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. These services can monitor your personal data, alert you to suspicious activity and help you recover more quickly if your information is misused. They can also flag when your data appears in known breaches. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at CyberGuy.com. Don't wait. Use another phone and call your carrier and bank right away. Lock everything down as fast as possible. Patricia Escriva's story is a reminder of how quickly things can spiral out of control. One moment, everything feels normal. Next, your digital life is out of your hands. Her experience also shows something else. Speed matters. Awareness matters. The sooner you act, the more you can limit the damage. Scammers are getting better at impersonation. That means protecting your phone number is now just as important as protecting your passwords. You can hear Patricia walk through her entire story step by step on my Beyond Connected podcast at getbeyondconnected.com, including what she wishes she had known before it happened. If your phone suddenly lost service right now, would you know exactly what to do next?  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/69fb36cba200899a00e7b294 NYPD releases footage of 4 suspects wanted in hate-fueled graffiti spree defacing homes, Holocaust memorial te 2026-05-06T12:40:43.857Z NYPD releases footage of 4 suspects wanted in hate-fueled graffiti spree defacing homes, Holocaust memorial The NYPD has released new surveillance footage of four people wanted in connection with an antisemitic graffiti spree plaguing New York City’s Jewish community.  The incident unfolded Monday, after swastikas were spray-painted across multiple locations throughout Queens overnight, according to New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin. On Tuesday, the NYPD shared new surveillance footage showing four suspects being sought in connection with the alleged antisemitic graffiti, adding that the group is wanted for "hate criminal mischief" spanning five separate occasions.   Additional footage obtained by Fox News from Shmira Public Safety also shows a group of individuals near one of the homes that police say was targeted after the homeowner discovered a swastika painted on their garage the next morning. NYPD SEARCHES FOR SCOOTER-RIDING SUSPECT WHO LEFT BRICK WITH SWASTIKA ON TESLA CYBERTRUCK IN JEWISH COMMUNITY The symbols were found plastered on several synagogues, private homes, cars and a Jewish community center — with one instance involving a swastika being painted over a plaque honoring victims of the Holocaust.   "When rabbis and congregants arrived to pray this morning, they expected to be met with their usual loving community," Menin said in a social media post. "When a family woke up, they were prepared to begin an otherwise normal week. Instead, they were met with terrifying signals of hatred and threats of violence."  Menin added the graffiti will be removed once authorities have completed their investigation. HOCHUL, AOC, MAMDANI SLAM ‘WE SUPPORT HAMAS’ CHANTS AT QUEENS PROTEST: ‘DISGUSTING AND ANTISEMITIC’ In a statement posted to X, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the blatant act of antisemitism and vowed to hold those responsible accountable for the graffiti.  "I am horrified and angered by the swastikas painted on homes and synagogues in Queens, including on a plaque honoring survivors of Kristallnacht," Mamdani said. "This is not just vandalism — it is a deliberate act of antisemitic hatred meant to instill fear. There is no place for antisemitism in Queens or anywhere in our city." The incident is under investigation by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force, according to Mamdani.  Fox News Digital reached out to the NYPD and Mamdani’s office for comment.  Fox News' Adriana James-Rodil and Alexis McAdams contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb3487a200899a00e7b201 Swiss man tests positive for hantavirus after returning from cruise linked to deadly outbreak te 2026-05-06T12:31:03.925Z Swiss man tests positive for hantavirus after returning from cruise linked to deadly outbreak A Swiss man who returned from a cruise linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has tested positive and been isolated, as health officials say the strain involved can spread between people in rare cases — though the overall risk remains low. Health authorities in Switzerland confirmed the man recently traveled aboard the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of an outbreak that has already killed three passengers and sickened several others. Swiss health officials said the man sought medical care after developing symptoms and was immediately placed in isolation. His wife, who traveled with him, is self-isolating but has not shown symptoms. The officials confirmed his case involves the Andes strain of hantavirus. RARE HANTAVIRUS HUMAN-TO-HUMAN TRANSMISSION SUSPECTED ON LUXURY CRUISE SHIP WHERE 3 HAVE DIED The World Health Organization said the Andes strain is a rare form of hantavirus that can spread between humans through close contact — unlike most hantavirus infections, which are typically linked to exposure to rodent droppings. South African health authorities said they also identified the Andes strain in two other passengers who were on the ship. The outbreak left the Dutch-flagged cruise ship stranded off the coast of Cape Verde, with nearly 150 passengers and crew on board as authorities scramble to contain the situation. CDC REPORTS FIRST CRUISE NOROVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS YEAR, AS NEARLY 90 PEOPLE ARE INFECTED WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that three suspected cases were evacuated from the vessel and are being transported to the Netherlands for treatment. "At this stage, the overall public health risk remains low," Tedros said. Authorities stress that while the Andes strain can spread person-to-person, transmission remains uncommon and typically requires close, prolonged contact. Health officials have launched monitoring efforts for passengers both on board and those who have already disembarked, coordinating across multiple countries as the investigation continues. WHAT IS HANTAVIRUS, THE CAUSE OF GENE HACKMAN’S WIFE’S DEATH? The ship departed Argentina on April 1 and was scheduled to travel through the Southern Atlantic, including stops in Antarctica, before the outbreak disrupted its itinerary. Spain has agreed to receive the vessel in the Canary Islands, though local officials have raised concerns about potential risk to residents. Hantavirus infections are rare but can be severe, with symptoms ranging from fever and fatigue to serious respiratory illness. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb3474a200899a00e7b1f8 Shohei Ohtani humiliates Jose Altuve with what may be the most embarrassing strikeout in MLB history te 2026-05-06T12:30:44.245Z Shohei Ohtani humiliates Jose Altuve with what may be the most embarrassing strikeout in MLB history Shohei Ohtani has made plenty of opponents, both on the mound and at the plate, look completely foolish, but the swing-and-miss he got out of Jose Altuve on Tuesday night in Houston was downright stunning. After striking out and then grounding out in his first two at-bats against the Dodgers' star, the second baseman stepped to the dish in the bottom of the fifth inning with base runners on the corners. Sitting on a 1-2 count, Ohtani threw a sweeper hoping to get Altuve to chase one away. And boy, did he chase. FORMER MLB STAR NOAH SYNDERGAARD CALLS OUT TRUMP CRITICS: 'DON'T QUITE UNDERSTAND' Ohtani's pitch never came close to the strike zone, but despite the pitch getting way away from him, Altuve stuck his bat out and did not come close to making contact. The pitch from Ohtani would have hit a left-handed batter, and Altuve would have needed a ladder to even come close to reaching it, but nevertheless, he pulled the trigger. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The camera focusing on Ohtani's face after earning the bizarre K is classic. It looked like he was fighting for his life to not start laughing at what he just witnessed from Altuve. Altuve finished the contest going 0-for-4 at the plate while striking out three times, but his Astros were able to get the best of Los Angeles 2-1 on the night on the back of four total hits. Ohtani struck out eight batters in his seven innings of work on the mound, but the two solo home runs he gave up ended up being the difference in the tight contest. Tuesday's loss marks the third straight start for Ohtani in which his Dodgers squad ended up on the wrong side of the scoreboard. With a loss to the Astros on Wednesday, the Dodgers will have lost their third straight series. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb321ca200899a00e7b177 Swiss man tests positive for hantavirus after returning from cruise linked to deadly outbreak te 2026-05-06T12:20:44.731Z Swiss man tests positive for hantavirus after returning from cruise linked to deadly outbreak A Swiss man who returned from a cruise linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has tested positive and been isolated, as health officials say the strain involved can spread between people in rare cases — though the overall risk remains low. Health authorities in Switzerland confirmed the man recently traveled aboard the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of an outbreak that has already killed three passengers and sickened several others. Swiss health officials said the man sought medical care after developing symptoms and was immediately placed in isolation. His wife, who traveled with him, is self-isolating but has not shown symptoms. The officials confirmed his case involves the Andes strain of hantavirus. RARE HANTAVIRUS HUMAN-TO-HUMAN TRANSMISSION SUSPECTED ON LUXURY CRUISE SHIP WHERE 3 HAVE DIED The World Health Organization said the Andes strain is a rare form of hantavirus that can spread between humans through close contact — unlike most hantavirus infections, which are typically linked to exposure to rodent droppings. South African health authorities said they also identified the Andes strain in two other passengers who were on the ship. The outbreak left the Dutch-flagged cruise ship stranded off the coast of Cape Verde, with nearly 150 passengers and crew on board as authorities scramble to contain the situation. CDC REPORTS FIRST CRUISE NOROVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS YEAR, AS NEARLY 90 PEOPLE ARE INFECTED WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that three suspected cases were evacuated from the vessel and are being transported to the Netherlands for treatment. "At this stage, the overall public health risk remains low," Tedros said. Authorities stress that while the Andes strain can spread person-to-person, transmission remains uncommon and typically requires close, prolonged contact. Health officials have launched monitoring efforts for passengers both on board and those who have already disembarked, coordinating across multiple countries as the investigation continues. WHAT IS HANTAVIRUS, THE CAUSE OF GENE HACKMAN’S WIFE’S DEATH? The ship departed Argentina on April 1 and was scheduled to travel through the Southern Atlantic, including stops in Antarctica, before the outbreak disrupted its itinerary. Spain has agreed to receive the vessel in the Canary Islands, though local officials have raised concerns about potential risk to residents. Hantavirus infections are rare but can be severe, with symptoms ranging from fever and fatigue to serious respiratory illness. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb2ffea200899a00e7b0e6 Iowa Dem’s Muslim prayer, ‘too white’ comments resurface in tight House race: 'Downright shameful' te 2026-05-06T12:11:42.933Z Iowa Dem’s Muslim prayer, ‘too white’ comments resurface in tight House race: 'Downright shameful' State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, D-Iowa, caught the attention of the international Muslim community when, in 2021, she offered up a Muslim prayer on the floor of the Iowa Senate despite also being an ordained minister with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Five years later — amid a bid to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and flip control of one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country — Garriott’s resurfaced framing of the moment underscores her belief that an overly White and homogeneous representation underserves minority communities. As a recently elected state senator, Garriott shared a prayer highlighting a handful of Allah’s many names and characteristics. "We can all benefit as people of faith and as citizens to grow stronger as a community. So today I’m sharing a prayer from an accomplished young woman in my district," she read. MAMDANI’S GOD SQUAD: THE CLERICS, ACTIVISTS AND POLITICAL OPERATIVES WHO HAVE HIS BACK Some time after the prayer, Garriott joined Mohammed Shafiq on the YouTube channel British Muslim TV to explain the moment. "The Senate begins every day with prayer. And they almost always share Christian prayers. And for me, it’s really important to make sure that the diverse religious communities here and in Des Moines get to have their voice heard," Garriott told Shafiq. "I’ve made a commitment to only be praying prayers from those other communities," Garriott said. Iowa is 93% Protestant, Catholic, or unaffiliated, according to the Pew Research Center. Less than 1% of Iowa’s population is Muslim, according to the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). At the time, Garriott explained she believed Muslims had suffered discrimination in the state, prompting her to characterize her prayer as one way for lawmakers to combat religious discrimination. "I just think there is some horrible animosity towards our Muslim neighbors. And we have a significant Muslim population in this metro area, and those voices deserve to be heard," she said. MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT QUITS POLITICS, SAYS PARTY'S AGENDA BETRAYED HER FAITH The moment is consistent with other instances where Garriott has voiced concern over homogeneity in representation — particularly among white Christian men. "By being in state government, I can see we have a long way to go in representing our community. It’s not a very diverse group of leaders. We don’t have people from many religious backgrounds — it’s mostly white, mostly Christian," Garriott said in a separate interview. Garriott did not respond to inquiries on how far lawmakers should go to represent beliefs other than their own for the sake of representation or whether such efforts increased risks of disingenuous expressions of faith. On the other side of the aisle, her framing sparked backlash from Republicans. Her opponent, Nunn, alluded to her comments on race and religion in Iowa in a campaign event on Tuesday afternoon. "I don't need a lecture from someone who pretends to preach from the pulpit while at the same time doing things like tell Americans that they're too white and too racist, or wag their finger to say ‘hey, most of Iowa is bigoted.’ I don't believe that's true," Nunn said. To at least one Republican strategist, Garriott has used her comments and the 2021 prayer to separate herself from other Democrats. REPUBLICAN SAYS ‘MUSLIMS DON’T BELONG IN AMERICAN SOCIETY,’ DRAWS FIERCE DEMOCRATIC BACKLASH "It is downright shameful to go on a foreign television show and call Americans racist and backwards, but this is exactly how Sarah Trone Garriott has risen up the ranks in the Democrat Party," Zach Kraft, an RNC spokesperson, said. Nunn last won re-election in 2024 by just 3.9%. The district, Iowa’s third, is among the country’s 16 most competitive races in 2026, according to the Cook Political Report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb2feba200899a00e7b0dd US issues travel warning for breathtaking vacation destination as crime, unrest surge te 2026-05-06T12:11:23.088Z US issues travel warning for breathtaking vacation destination as crime, unrest surge American tourists are being warned to exercise caution in a Latin American country, with a "do not travel" warning issued for one of its provinces. The State Department on April 28 updated its Level 2 travel advisory for Bolivia, urging Americans to "exercise increased caution." A South American country bordering Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile and Paraguay, Bolivia is known for its jungles, salt flats and Andean landscapes. URGENT WARNING ISSUED BY CDC AS CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS OUTBREAK HITS VACATION DESTINATION The country draws tourists to its administrative capital, La Paz, as well as to Lake Titicaca, which sits between Bolivia and Peru. Despite its existing Level 2 status, the State Department's latest update added new warnings for Bolivia. The advisory notes that petty crime is common in the country, "especially in popular tourist spots." Officials are using people to "stay aware of your surroundings," the advisory noted.  POPULAR TRAVEL SCAMS AND SAFETY WARNINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING VACATION "Large demonstrations about local politics and the economic situation can happen with little warning. Demonstrations may block transportation and other essential services." U.S. government employees in El Alto, Bolivia's second-largest city, are "encouraged to pay extra attention to their surroundings" due to petty crime, the notice said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Tourists are also urged not to travel to the province of Chapare "for any reason." "Significant amounts of coca are produced illegally in Chapare Province," the advisory noted. "Local police presence is limited, and there is a higher prevalence of violent crime associated with narco-trafficking." The State Department also said that U.S. government employees need "special authorization" to travel to Chapare Province. The advisory added, "The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Chapare Province." Americans visiting Bolivia are urged to stay vigilant, avoid crowds and follow local updates, as well as to travel with insurance and emergency plans. Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. State Department for additional comment. Bolivia joins a growing list of destinations recently flagged by U.S. officials. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Last month, the State Department updated its travel advisory for Azerbaijan, a South Caucasus country between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, over Iran-linked security concerns. Officials also issued a security alert for Tirana, Albania, cautioning that Iran-linked groups may target Americans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb2fd7a200899a00e7b0d4 Blake Lively's Met Gala stunt after Justin Baldoni settlement was a 'deliberately calculated tactic': experts te 2026-05-06T12:11:03.583Z Blake Lively's Met Gala stunt after Justin Baldoni settlement was a 'deliberately calculated tactic': experts Blake Lively’s high-profile Met Gala appearance just hours after settling her lawsuit with Justin Baldoni wasn’t just a red carpet walk. The "Gossip Girl" star’s return to the spotlight came with intention, arriving at the fashion world’s biggest night shortly after announcing the legal settlement. To some observers, the timing alone spoke volumes. "The move was more likely a calculated attempt to reclaim control of a narrative she had lost," an industry insider noted, framing the appearance as something far more strategic than a simple night out. Lively leaned into the moment with a look designed to turn heads — an archival 2006 Atelier Versace gown in soft watercolor tones. But it was the personal details that added another layer to her message. Clutching a purse adorned with artwork created by her four children, she offered a glimpse into the meaning behind the accessory during Vogue’s livestream. "My kids each painted a watercolor painting. Each of my four kids did this, so I have them with me, because I'm shy too, so I just like to have the kids with me," Lively shared. "Isn't that special? I probably could have fit them under my dress, to be honest. I should have snuck them under there." BLAKE LIVELY AND JUSTIN BALDONI REACH A SETTLEMENT IN 'IT ENDS WITH US' RETALIATION LAWSUIT Still, beyond the sentimentality, branding experts say the Met Gala appearance itself carried a deeper purpose. "Two things can be true at once: clearly she is trying to take control of a narrative that she lost a year ago; and it was a deliberately calculated tactic in order to achieve that exact outcome," said Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR. According to Eldridge, Lively’s presence signaled more than a comeback — it was a statement. "Lively attended, not just to ‘get her face in the place,’ but to send a subtle, unspoken message: I’m here because I won; the battle is over, and I am ready to reclaim my title and all the amenities that go along with it." Other industry insiders echoed that sentiment, pointing to the symbolism of both her timing and the setting itself. BLAKE LIVELY, JUSTIN BALDONI SETTLEMENT REPORTEDLY ENDS WITH NO MONEY AS EXPERT CALLS IT ‘COMPLETE DISASTER’ "Blake Lively walking onto the Met Gala carpet just hours after the settlement news sends one very clear message — she is not hiding," Kelcey Kintner, Senior VP of crisis management firm Red Banyan PR, told Fox News Digital. "And honestly, the Met Gala is probably the most Blake Lively place possible for her to make that point. She has always been a fashion favorite, so this was familiar territory for her. It was a way to remind people, ‘I’m still here, I still know how to own a red carpet, and I’m moving forward.'" But how that message is received ultimately depends on the audience. "That said, perception is what matters, and some audiences may still view the appearance as overly staged given the proximity to the news, while others will see it as confidence and closure," Steve Honig, of The Honig Company, LLC, explained to Fox News Digital. "She is a talented actress, and over time that kind of credibility tends to transcend controversy. Her next move should be measured and restrained, focusing on her work and allowing audience validation to help her move forward. Her brand can definitely recover, but only if she shows consistency and authenticity over time." Advertisement For now, experts said restraint will be key. Lively's next move should be to "simply not overdo it," Kintner advised. "She should let the dress, the photos and the appearance do the talking for now," the PR expert explained. "The more she explains, the more she risks pulling everyone back into the drama. A few forward-looking comments down the road are fine, but she does not need a full media tour about this closure. Sometimes the smartest PR move is knowing when to stop talking about an issue." BLAKE LIVELY, JUSTIN BALDONI CLASH OVER INTIMATE SCENES FUELING 'IT ENDS WITH US' LAWSUITS Lively and Baldoni announced they had settled their nearly two-year legal battle in a joint statement shared Monday. The "It Ends With Us" stars were set to face off in court on May 18. A federal judge had allowed Lively's retaliation claims to move forward in the high-profile Hollywood lawsuit — highlighting what could be considered a coordinated effort by powerful insiders to manipulate public opinion and destroy the actress' reputation. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER However, Judge Lewis J. Liman tossed the majority of Lively's allegations against Baldoni, including the sexual harassment and defamation accusations. The judge's ruling dramatically narrowed the case to focus only on the actress' retaliation claims and a breach of contract claim weeks before the trial was set to begin. Whether a calculated move or not, Lively's Met Gala appearance was "brilliantly executed." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "For the last 18 months, the focus — and increasingly, the scrutiny — has been on Lively’s substance; or more accurately, her character," Eldridge told Fox News Digital. "By hitting the red carpet at the 'Who’s Who’ event of the year, it was a tactical decision, designed to shift the public’s focus from the substance, back to the style. From this point forward, Lively will need a concerted effort to shift public sentiment and perception from the purported 'Mean Girl' manipulation, back to the 'Gossip Girl' adoration. Remember, you can’t spell Queen without Q, and over the last year and a half, Lively’s Q-score plummeted to a career low for the once popular it-girl actress." So, can Lively recover? Industry experts argued Lively’s star power extends far beyond the current controversy. Kintner pointed to Lively’s longevity in the spotlight as a key factor in her resilience. "Blake Lively has been famous for a long time, and her brand is bigger than one lawsuit or one news cycle," Kintner said, pointing out her continued strength in fashion, beauty and entertainment. The priority moving forward, she suggested, is making sure her next moves feel genuine, not engineered. "She does not need a dramatic reinvention," the PR expert noted. "She just needs consistency, time and a little room to breathe." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb2faea200899a00e7b0b1 reMarkable’s new Paper Pure tablet goes back to basics with a monochrome screen te 2026-05-06T12:10:22.403Z reMarkable’s new Paper Pure tablet goes back to basics with a monochrome screen The new Paper Pure is lighter and faster than the reMarkable 2, which is going to be retired six years since its launch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb2d6ea200899a00e7b055 Trump doubles down on attacks against 'terrible' '60 Minutes' host Norah O'Donnell te 2026-05-06T12:00:46.173Z Trump doubles down on attacks against 'terrible' '60 Minutes' host Norah O'Donnell President Donald Trump doubled down on his attacks against CBS News' "60 Minutes" host Norah O'Donnell after she asked him about the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooter's manifesto. "She's terrible," Trump said on "The Hugh Hewitt Show" Monday. "I mean, she's interviewed me. She's a regular person that gets paid a lot of money. She's just… she's no different. I could get any woman off the street practically, and they would do just as good a job as her. There's nothing special." Hewitt accused O'Donnell of rehearsing the question to provoke Trump to walk out of the interview. Trump, however, rejected the idea of walking out of the interview like he did in 2020. TRUMP'S 'STUPID' DIG AT CBS CORRESPONDENT IS LATEST IN STRING OF PERSONAL SWIPES TOWARDS FEMALE REPORTERS "The problem with walking off, it's like it becomes the bigger story," Trump said. Trump berated O'Donnell during their interview last month after she read portions of suspect Cole Allen's manifesto, which alluded to concerns over a rapist and a pedophile, and asked for his reaction. "Well, I was waiting for you to read that because I knew you would because you're horrible people," Trump answered. "Horrible people. Yeah, he did write that. I'm not a rapist. I didn't rape anybody." "Do you think he was referring to you?" O'Donnell asked. TRUMP CRITICS BLAME PRESIDENT'S RHETORIC FOR WHCA DINNER SHOOTING "I'm not a pedophile. You read that crap from some sick person? I got associated with all... stuff that has nothing to do with me. I was totally exonerated. Your friends on the other side of the plate are the ones that were involved with, let's say, Epstein or other things. But I said to myself, 'You know, I'll do this interview and they'll probably...' I read the manifesto. You know, he's a sick person. But you should be ashamed of yourself reading that because I'm not any of those things," Trump said. O'Donnell interrupted to argue that she was quoting the alleged gunman's words, but Trump continued to call her "disgraceful." TRUMP CLAIMS CBS, '60 MINUTES' HAVE TREATED HIM 'FAR WORSE' UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP "You shouldn't be reading that on '60 Minutes.' You're a disgrace. But go ahead. Let's finish the interview," Trump said. In a comment to Fox News Digital, a CBS News spokesperson referred to a previous statement the organization made in defense of O'Donnell's questioning. "This suspect is being charged with one count of trying to assassinate the President of the United States. It is a basic tenet of journalism to ask questions and seek the truth. It was our responsibility to ask the president about the latest evidence and what we had just learned after obtaining the manifesto a few hours before the interview," the statement read. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb2b4fa200899a00e7afc5 Anti-Israel agitators clash with NYPD officers near synagogue te 2026-05-06T11:51:43.166Z Anti-Israel agitators clash with NYPD officers near synagogue Anti-Israel agitators clashed with law enforcement outside a Manhattan synagogue on Tuesday night as pro-Israel demonstrators waved Israeli and American flags nearby. Footage from the protest shows New York City police officers shoving the anti-Israel group back to create a street-wide separation between the two groups. The group waving Palestinian flags and wearing keffiyehs numbered roughly 100 and could be heard repeatedly shouting, "Israel should not exist." The anti-Israel group, gathered less than a block from the Park East Synagogue, chanted, "Palestine will never die," and, "Stop the sale of stolen land." The organizer of the protest was the anti-Israel group Pal-Awda NY/NJ, which previously organized a similar demonstration outside the same synagogue in November, according to the New York Post. JEWISH SAFETY IN NEW YORK DEPENDS ON CLEAR LINES AND MORAL COURAGE FROM MAMDANI It was in response to that protest that the New York City Council passed legislation allowing the NYPD to place barriers around synagogues to protect congregants from protesters. Police at Tuesday night's clash were seen enforcing that barrier. The council passed the legislation with a veto-proof 44-5 majority, but NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani refused to sign the legislation, instead dragging it out until an April 25 deadline when it automatically became law, the Post reported. The Anti-Defamation League released an annual report on Wednesday morning that found 2025 "marked one of the most violent periods for American Jews." ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS BREAK RECORD FOR 4TH STRAIGHT YEAR, ADL FINDS Assaults against Jews rose to 203 from 196 compared to the year before, and assaults with deadly weapons rose from 23 to 32. The group did find that non-violent antisemitic incidents, including incidents of harassment and vandalism, were down 39% and 21% since 2024 respectively. "Our 2025 Audit, which shows it was one of the most violent years for American Jews on record is a reminder of how dramatically the threat landscape has shifted. Numbers that would have shocked us five years ago are now our floor," said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. The ADL audit includes both criminal and non-criminal acts of harassment, vandalism and assault against individuals and groups as reported to ADL by victims, law enforcement, the media and partner organizations, and evaluated by ADL's experts, the group says. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb2b3ba200899a00e7afbc Lakers player suffers gruesome pinkie injury in Game 1 loss to Thunder te 2026-05-06T11:51:23.498Z Lakers player suffers gruesome pinkie injury in Game 1 loss to Thunder Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a gruesome finger injury during the team’s Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Vanderbilt went up to block Thunder star Chet Holmgren’s dunk, but missed. Instead, his pinkie got caught on the backboard as he came down. Vanderbilt was in a ton of pain, and even the Thunder bench winced at Vanderbilt’s hand. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I mean, it just — it looked pretty gruesome in my opinion," Thunder guard Jared McCain said after Oklahoma City finished off the 108-90 victory. "I don’t even know, to be honest, what I was looking at. It looked pretty bad, though. So prayers for him. Sending him love." Vanderbilt, who averaged 4.4 points per game during the regular season, only played six minutes in Game 1. He had two points and a rebound. Lakers coach JJ Redick spoke about Vanderbilt’s mishap after the game, calling it a "freak injury." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I went to go check on him because it just looked bad," Redick said. "He was audibly screaming. Knew he had done something. We’re obviously disappointed. But, that happened, and it’s just a freak injury." Los Angeles has been hit with the injury bug over the last month. The team lost Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic for the last few games of the regular season. Reaves returned to the floor for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. Against the Thunder, he only scored eight points in 36 minutes. Doncic is still nursing a hamstring injury, which cost him the final five regular-season games and now Game 1 against Oklahoma City. Game 2 is set for Thursday night. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb2b28a200899a00e7afb3 WWE legend Ric Flair blasts Lakers' Luka Doncic, calls on team to trade him te 2026-05-06T11:51:04.024Z WWE legend Ric Flair blasts Lakers' Luka Doncic, calls on team to trade him Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair didn’t mince words when it came to Luka Doncic’s absence from the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game of their second-round series, 108-90. Doncic missed the first round of the playoffs with a hamstring injury. Los Angeles has seen Austin Reaves return to the lineup in the last series. He played 36 minutes against the Thunder, but only scored eight points. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Flair wrote on X that Doncic needed to get back in the game and that he hoped the Lakers decide to trade him. "Luka, Please Get In The Game! Take A Shot Of Cortisone And Deal With The Pain! They Are Paying You 50 Million A Year, And You’re Not There! WTF! I Hope @JeanieBuss Trades You Next Year. Nobody Wants A Lame Duck On Their Team!" Flair wrote in his rant. Flair made clear in an interview with Fox News Digital in 2023 that he keeps an eye on all sports – not just what’s going on in pro wrestling. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Particularly, he found players resting due to "load management" loathsome. "These basketball players that whine and b---h, it's taken a lot of the sport away from me," he said at the time. Flair contrasted wrestling through his own injuries to NBA players sitting out through injuries he felt they should be able to play through. "They go to work hurt," Flair said about pro wrestlers at the time. "That’s what p----s me off today about these basketball players that stub their toe. No s---. How do you think I feel about that knowing I wrestled six months after I broke my back in a f---ing airplane crash? ‘I got a torn thumbnail. Whoa, whoa, whoa.’" In any event, Doncic’s hamstring injury cost him the last five games of the regular season and each of the Lakers’ playoff games. Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb2b14a200899a00e7afaa Spencer Pratt gets support from WWE legend in bid for Los Angeles mayor: 'LA needs change' te 2026-05-06T11:50:44.502Z Spencer Pratt gets support from WWE legend in bid for Los Angeles mayor: 'LA needs change' Torrie Wilson was one of the most recognizable women’s wrestler at the peak of the "Monday Night Wars" between WWE and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Wilson was in WCW from 1999 to 2000 before WWE bought WCW and she moved to that company. She was with WWE from 2001 to 2008 and made several sporadic appearances with the company after that. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! She was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019 and was also a part of the Tri-Fitness Hall of Fame in 2012 after winning the Tri-Fitness Grace and Physique Championship in 1998. On Sunday, Wilson dipped her toe in the political waters when she wrote on social media that she would back actor Spencer Pratt in his bid for the Los Angeles mayor if she still lived in the city. "I don’t live in LA anymore. If I did I’d support my friend @spencerpratt," she wrote on X, quote-tweeting Pratt’s campaign video. "LA needs change." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Pratt is one of the biggest challengers to current Mayor Karen Bass. Pratt, who was among the thousands in Los Angeles affected by the Palisades wildfires last year, said Angelinos were upset with Bass’ management. The two traded barbs over Pratt’s comments. Bass accused Pratt of "exploiting" the tragedy, which he faced personally, to score political points. Pratt, however, pushed back and said he won community awards for his support of the Palisades community during the tragedy that resulted in both his and his families' homes being burnt down. He said he also knew people who burned alive across the street from his childhood home. Bass and Pratt are two of the 13 candidates running for mayor. Both Bass and Pratt are the frontrunners heading into the June 2 primary. The general election is Nov. 3. Fox News' Alec Schemmel contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb28bba200899a00e7af29 Former ICE official loses GOP primary in key battleground district Republicans are hoping to flip te 2026-05-06T11:40:43.963Z Former ICE official loses GOP primary in key battleground district Republicans are hoping to flip Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Madison Sheahan finished third in her Ohio Republican congressional primary Tuesday night, handing ICE critics a talking point but leaving Republican officials convinced they have the right candidate to flip a battleground seat. Sheahan’s loss to former state Rep. Derek Merrin brings relief to Republicans concerned about her electability against Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio. Kaptur is the longest-serving woman in congressional history and a top National Republican Congressional Committee target in the midterms as a potential seat to flip in the battle for the narrow House majority. The House is currently 218-212, with five vacancies and one independent who caucuses with the GOP. "40-year career politician Marcy Kaptur has failed Ohioans for decades and Northwest Ohioans are ready for change," NRCC spokesman Zach Bannon told Fox News on Wednesday morning. ICE DEPUTY DIRECTOR RESIGNS FROM AGENCY TO RUN FOR CONGRESS "While Kaptur has pushed a radical far-left agenda of higher taxes, open borders, and sex change surgeries for kids, Derek Merrin is set to flip the seat red in order to deliver commonsense leadership and real results." Merrin won 44.1% of the vote, according to the latest Associated Press election results, with state Rep. Josh Williams second (24.3%) and Sheahan third (20.2%). The northwest Ohio 9th Congressional District has been identified as one of the Republicans' best pickup opportunities of the midterms. Merrin’s win sets up a rematch with Kaptur, who has represented the Toledo-area seat since 1983 and eked out a 2024 victory by just 0.64%, losing by just 2,382 votes. Trump carried the district by 7 points in 2024 and Kaptur’s narrow reelection margin last cycle makes the seat especially vulnerable. AIR FORCE VETERAN JUMPS INTO KEY HOUSE RACE TO UNSEAT 22-TERM VULNERABLE DEM: 'TIME TO PASS THE TORCH' Sheahan, 29, entered the race after leaving her post as deputy director of ICE in January, leaning heavily into her work carrying out President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. The former aide to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem hailed her record at ICE in her campaign launch video, saying she was best suited to flip Kaptur's seat due to immigration enforcement experience. "In Washington, hypocrisy, excuses and failure can earn you a lifetime job," she said. "But on my family farm, that would have put us out of business." But her pitch did not break through in a primary where local analysts said voters appeared more focused on economic issues, including manufacturing jobs and tariffs. Merrin also began the race with stronger name recognition locally. Sheahan, a native of tiny Curtice, Ohio, near the shores of Lake Erie, labeled herself "a Trump conservative," but had just recently moved back to the area after leaving ICE and spending time in Louisiana and South Dakota. DEM LAWMAKER SENDS WARNING TO KRISTI NOEM THAT 'GOD WILL JUDGE YOU' IN FIERY CONFRONTATION OVER ICE OPERATIONS The result avoids what some Republicans privately viewed as a potentially riskier general-election matchup. While immigration remains a motivating issue for GOP voters, Sheahan’s association with ICE came as the agency faced heightened scrutiny over aggressive enforcement tactics, including fatal shootings by immigration officers earlier this year. "There hasn’t been an enormous amount of chatter about her," Democrat operative Aaron Pickrell told the The Washington Post. "Even within Ohio Republican politics, immigration does not seem like the driving factor." Her loss also suggests that Trump’s immigration platform, while still central to the Republican brand, may not be enough by itself to carry a candidate through a competitive primary in a battleground House district. TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN IN THE SPOTLIGHT AHEAD OF MIDTERMS AS FATAL MN SHOOTINGS IGNITE BACKLASH "In less than one year at ICE, I’ve stopped more illegal immigration than Marcy Kaptur has in her 43 years in Washington," Sheahan said in her January campaign launch video alongside Noem in ICE garb. "So when the call came to help President Trump clean up the dangerous immigration mess, as deputy director of ICE, I answered the call." While Democrats will attempt to point to the ICE ties as being an unpopular electoral issue this cycle, immigration enforcement "is still a winning issue for Republicans" in the district, state and nationally, a GOP operative told the Post. Immigration "does fire up the base in districts like that, especially in a low-turnout election when you need low-propensity Trump voters," the operative added. "This issue galvanizes them." Fox News' Paul Steinhauser and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb21dea200899a00e7ada6 Could hantavirus spread on a cruise ship? Experts weigh risks after deadly outbreak te 2026-05-06T11:11:26.296Z Could hantavirus spread on a cruise ship? Experts weigh risks after deadly outbreak A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic has raised new questions about how the rare, rodent-borne disease may have spread. The outbreak has left at least three people dead with five additional suspected cases, as the World Health Organization investigates. Although hantavirus is usually transmitted through contact with infected rodent droppings, experts say the close quarters of the vessel could have amplified the risk. CRUISE SHIP OUTBREAK LEAVES 3 DEAD AS OFFICIALS DELAY MEDICAL EVACUATIONS AND PROBE HANTAVIRUS THREAT The virus is typically found in rodent saliva, urine and feces, becoming airborne near contaminated surfaces, according to Dr. Carrie Horn, chief medical officer at National Jewish Health in Colorado. While other viruses like COVID-19 also enter through inhalation, they originate from another person’s respiratory tract, she noted. In contrast, person-to-person hantavirus transmission is very unlikely. "It most often gets into the air when the rodent nest is disturbed, such as when being cleaned up. It is then inhaled into the lungs," Horn told Fox News Digital. GENE HACKMAN'S HOME FOUND TO BE INFESTED WITH RODENTS AFTER WIFE DIED OF HANTAVIRUS It is "technically possible" that the virus could be aerosolized (spread into the air) through a ventilation system, the doctor said. "It is also possible that if a rodent infestation occurred and passengers tried to clean something up, they could have become infected," Horn added. "This is very low risk, but possible. It is also possible that they were exposed off of the ship." Another option, she said, is that eating contaminated food could cause disease, although that would be less likely than breathing it in. Dr. Jacob Glanville, CEO of Centivax, a San Francisco biotechnology company, reiterated that hantavirus could potentially spread on a cruise ship under certain conditions. HANTAVIRUS, CAUSE OF GENE HACKMAN’S WIFE’S DEATH, KILLS THREE IN CALIFORNIA "It’s possible, either because there are infected mice on the ship and people are being infected from those mice, or because of human-to-human contact transmission, which the Andes strain has been previously demonstrated to be capable of," he told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER He also pointed out that the ship had stopped in South America and that the lethality appears more consistent with strains from the Americas. Glanville cautioned that until it can be ruled out that a more transmissible strain is involved, removing passengers from the ship could pose risks. "Otherwise, there is a small but high-consequence risk of creating a lethal international outbreak," he warned. Historically, hantavirus has been "far less transmissible" than COVID-19, the doctor said. "Unless that changes with a new mutant strain, the risk remains very low to the public." Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, confirmed that hantavirus almost always requires a rodent vector to spread, though rare cases can occur through contact with contaminated materials or bites. The experts agreed that the risk to the wider public is low. Siegel reiterated that people should "not be very concerned." Glanville noted that it’s still unclear whether the cluster came from human-to-human transmission – "although given a potential Andes strain origin, that is a risk." "Even if it’s an Andes strain, historically transmission human-to-human is inefficient," he told Fox News Digital. "However, it is always possible that a novel mutant can arise that is able to propagate more easily between humans." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES If any new transmission cases are found from contacts who were not on the ship, the situation would become much more concerning, according to Glanville. "Hantavirus can be 30% to 50% lethal, has a long silent incubation period of one to six weeks, and has the potential for droplet transmission," he warned. Experts say symptoms typically begin with fever, muscle aches, fatigue and headaches, followed by cough, shortness of breath and, in severe cases, fluid buildup in the lungs.  These symptoms can mimic flu-like illness, according to Horn. "From there, it can progress to having trouble breathing, needing oxygen and requiring hospitalization," she told Fox News Digital. "Some people can have gastrointestinal issues as well, such as vomiting and diarrhea." In extreme cases, the virus can cause severe lung and cardiovascular disease, with a fatality rate of 30% to 50%. "It can affect the heart, lungs and kidneys, causing all of them not to work appropriately," Horn told Fox News Digital. "Infected people can have trouble maintaining their oxygen levels to the point of needing to be on a ventilator or to get external oxygenation support." Because the virus is rare, specific risk factors are not well-known, but overall health can influence outcomes, the expert added. Age may also be a factor, as those who died on the cruise ship were elderly. Experts advise avoiding areas where rodents may be present — particularly dusty or enclosed spaces with signs of infestation — and not disturbing nests or droppings. If cleaning such areas, wearing a filtered mask can help reduce risk. Travelers should also avoid contact with rodents and contaminated materials, while taking basic precautions like handwashing, disinfecting surfaces and maintaining good overall health. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "This is a very unusual situation," Horn added, emphasizing that hantavirus poses a very low risk to the general public — especially for those not on the affected ship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb21caa200899a00e7ad9d Britain’s antisemitism crisis could trigger legal reckoning at home and abroad te 2026-05-06T11:11:06.809Z Britain’s antisemitism crisis could trigger legal reckoning at home and abroad That morning in Golders Green, one of London’s most visibly Jewish neighborhoods, a man ran through the streets with a knife looking for Jews to stab. He found them. A 70-year-old man. Another in his 30s. Both were attacked outside a synagogue. By then, the response had become predictable. "Deeply concerning." A line so worn it had lost all meaning. The next day, the U.K. government raised the national threat level "from substantial, meaning an attack is likely, to severe, meaning an attack is highly likely in the next 6 months," the last time it was at that level was in November 2021. In the weeks leading up to it, a Jewish charity's ambulances had been firebombed in the same neighborhood. A memorial to the victims of the Oct. 7 attacks was burned. Across the country, antisemitic violence has been rising in plain sight. This was not random. It was not isolated. It was a pattern. FAITH, FREEDOM AND THE FIGHT AGAINST RISING ANTISEMITISM And the response from the British government — statements, candles, patrols — had ceased to be serious. It had become theater. Two weeks earlier, Shurat HaDin had filed a complaint at the International Criminal Court against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for enabling terror through material support to Iran. The principle was simple: responsibility did not end with the attacker. It extended to those who made the attack possible. That principle did not stop in Spain. Britain may not have exported detonators. But it had allowed something else: a climate where calls to "globalize the intifada" echoed through its streets, where incitement was tolerated, and where Jewish life was increasingly treated as expendable. When a government repeatedly failed to protect a minority from foreseeable, escalating violence, the question was no longer political. It was legal. THE GLOBAL INTIFADA IS HERE. HAMAS-ALIGNED NETWORKS BROUGHT TERROR TO US SOIL AND WE NEED TO STOP IT British Jews have already begun rendering their own answer. A growing number of families are quietly making plans to leave for Israel — not in panic, but with clarity. The absolute numbers remain small relative to the size of the community, and most British Jews are determined to stay and fight for the country they love. But the direction matters. Families that two years ago would never have considered emigrating are now weighing it seriously. They have seen this before. They know how it ends. After Oct. 7, we had been told not to overreact. Marches were just marches. Words were just words. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER When a government repeatedly failed to protect a minority from foreseeable, escalating violence, the question was no longer political. It was legal. The marches had become arson. The rhetoric had become violence. And that morning, it had become a man with a knife hunting Jews outside a synagogue in Golders Green. The attacker has since been arrested and faces charges. Prime Minister Starmer, after years of treating antisemitism as a public-relations problem, is at last confronting it as the security emergency it has become. He has raised the national threat level. He has promised concrete measures to combat antisemitism. He himself has acknowledged that the era of indifference must end. That recognition is overdue — and welcome. But recognition is not enforcement. The test now is not what the British government says, but what it does. Statements without arrests are theater. Threat-level upgrades without prosecutions are paperwork. Promises of action without deportations of the foreign agitators leading these marches are promises broken in advance. If the rhetoric is not matched by results — quickly, visibly, and at scale — the fanatics will have learned the only lesson that matters to them: that Britain will flinch, and that Jewish safety can be traded away to keep the peace with those who threaten it. JEWISH STUDENT SAYS CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM AND LONDON ARSON ATTACKS SHOW BRITAIN IS FAILING ITS JEWISH COMMUNITY Shurat HaDin did not file the Sánchez complaint as a gesture. We filed it because we have spent two decades building a body of law — in American courts, in European courts and now at The Hague — that holds governments, banks and enablers financially and criminally accountable when they grease the machinery of terror against Jews. We have frozen the assets of terror financiers. We have won judgments against state sponsors. We have made the cost of looking away real. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The principle behind the Sánchez complaint is straightforward: governments that knowingly create the conditions for attacks on Jews bear legal responsibility for the violence that follows. Spain enabled Iran. The United Kingdom has enabled something different but no less dangerous — a domestic climate in which "globalize the intifada" is chanted in the streets, in which ambulances are firebombed in which Oct. 7 memorials are torched, and in which the official response, until this week, was a candle and a press release. We are already mapping the chain — from the permits issued for the marches, to the speech that crossed the line into incitement, to the warnings ignored, to the attacks that followed. The same legal architecture that put Pedro Sánchez on notice can be turned on Westminster. Sovereignty is not a shield when a government is repeatedly warned of foreseeable, escalating violence against an identifiable minority and chooses, again and again, to do nothing. The era of indifference is ending — one way or another. Either the British government ends it through enforcement, or we will end it through the courts. To the Jews of Britain: your instincts were right. Your fears were not paranoia. And you are not alone. You have a government that, however belatedly, is beginning to move. You have legal allies prepared to act in every courtroom that will hear us if it does not. And — unlike every Jewish generation before the modern era — you have a Jewish state with an open door. Whether you choose to stay and fight for the Britain you love, or to come home to Israel, you will be defended either way. This is what "Never Again" looks like when it is not a slogan. It looks like prosecutors. It looks like filings. It looks like the people who tried to make Jewish life unlivable in London discovering that the law has a longer memory than they do. We are not finished finding antisemitism and Jew-hatred wherever they hide — in governments, in institutions, in the streets — and we will not stop prosecuting those who enable them. Not in Madrid. Not in London. Not anywhere. We will keep building the cases. We will keep filing the complaints. We will keep dragging the enablers into court until the cost of looking away becomes greater than the cost of standing up. That is the promise. And we intend to keep it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb21b7a200899a00e7ad94 Blue states’ latest sneaky cash grab targets your biggest payday yet te 2026-05-06T11:10:47.332Z Blue states’ latest sneaky cash grab targets your biggest payday yet There’s a new playbook in blue state taxation, and it’s not being explained clearly to the people paying the bill. It’s called the surtax. And if you think it’s just another tax bracket, you’re already missing the point. BILL MAHER CALLS OUT BERNIE SANDERS, SAYS HE'S TIRED OF HEARING THE RICH DON'T PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE OF TAXES A surtax is a tax layered on top of an existing income tax, not a replacement for it. In plain English, here’s how it works: You pay your normal state income tax, and then once your income crosses a certain threshold, the state adds an extra percentage on top of that same income. It’s the difference between climbing a ladder and having someone add another rung above you just when you think you’ve reached the top and hit success. But why should you be penalized for being successful? It’s anti-capitalist. States use surtaxes for one simple reason: Targeted revenue without broad backlash. AMERICANS CONTINUE VOTING WITH THEIR FEET AS HIGH-TAX CITIES STRUGGLE TO RECOVER Instead of raising taxes on everyone, these states can: Let’s walk through the five states leading this surtax movement and look at what they’re really doing. Massachusetts Massachusetts is the cleanest example. YOUNG PEOPLE PLAN TO LEAVE BOSTON OVER HIGH RENT AND 'SAFETY', NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SURVEY SHOWS Base income tax: 5% flat rate. Surtax: 4% on income over about $1 million. That means income above the threshold is taxed at 9% total. If you sell a business or have a liquidity event, that extra 4% applies directly to the gain, not your entire income, but everything above the line. What a pleasure to build a business, employ hundreds of people, and then pay even more when you sell it. CALIFORNIA BILLIONAIRES FLEE STATE’S WEALTH TAX IN THE MOST-PREDICTABLE RESULT EVER California California takes a slightly different approach. Base top rate: 12.3% Surtax: 1% on income over $1 million TAX FIGHT PUTS CALIFORNIA ON COLLISION COURSE AS BILLIONAIRES LEAVE FOR RED STATES That pushes the effective top rate to 13.3%. This surcharge was originally tied to mental health funding, but make no mistake: It’s a permanent layer for high earners. New Jersey 'GONE TO FLORIDA AND TEXAS': NEW BILLBOARDS SLAM NY, NJ OVER MASSIVE RESIDENT FLIGHT TO RED STATES New Jersey operates more like a stepped surtax system. Income over $1 million is taxed at 10.75%. This isn’t labeled as a "surtax," but functionally, it acts like one because once you cross the threshold, your marginal tax rate jumps significantly. FOUR LESSONS WHY THE 'BOOM BELT' IS MAKING SUCH A BIG NOISE WITH MIGRATION It’s effectively a millionaire surcharge baked into the rate structure. New York New York has one of the most aggressive systems. NEW YORK'S HOCHUL DROVE ME TO FLORIDA — NOW SHE'S BEGGING ME TO RETURN. NOT HAPPENING Top state rate: up to 10.9% on very high incomes Add New York City tax, and top earners can exceed 13% combined. While technically structured as brackets, the "millionaire tax" functions like a surtax because of how sharply rates rise at the top. Hawaii Hawaii flies under the radar, but it shouldn’t. THE NEXT BIG TAX THREAT IS COMING FROM YOUR STATE CAPITAL Top rate: around 11%. Recent adjustments added higher brackets for top earners. It’s not always labeled as a surtax, but the effect is the same: a premium tax layer on higher income levels. Here’s what doesn’t make the political talking points: Surtaxes are not just about income. Instead, they’re about timing. They hit hardest when: ROTTEN REGULATIONS: EVEN YOUR TRASH CAN'T ESCAPE CALIFORNIA'S RED TAPE In other words, they target moments of success, not just steady earnings. And if you are successful, you are likely to acquire more property and pay more real estate taxes and consumption taxes where they exist. You can end up keeping barely 50 cents of every dollar you make. Cross that threshold, and your marginal tax rate jumps fast. In Massachusetts, that extra 4% can mean: $40,000 on every additional $1 million and hundreds of thousands, potentially millions, lost on a business exit And once you stack federal taxes on top, the total tax bite becomes very real. Surtaxes aren’t just about taxing the rich. They’re about engineering revenue from high-value moments. They’re precise. They’re targeted. And they’re expanding. My advice for all Americans: Be careful that this doesn’t become a path for the federal government in the future. Because once a state figures out it can quietly add another layer at the top, it’s very hard to take it away. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb1d04a200899a00e7ac77 Tigers manager criticizes his own pitcher after he hit Red Sox batter, sparking benches to clear te 2026-05-06T10:50:44.699Z Tigers manager criticizes his own pitcher after he hit Red Sox batter, sparking benches to clear Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez drew the ire of his own manager on Tuesday night after he hit Boston Red Sox batter Trevor Story with a pitch in the fourth inning, causing the benches to empty. Valdez struck Story after allowing home runs to Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu. Valdez’s pitch to Story’s body came in at 94 mph. Story stared down Valdez as Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler and home plate umpire Adam Beck got in between the two. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Players and staff from both teams came out of the dugout, but no punches were thrown. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch wasn’t too pleased with Valdez after the game. "We play a really good brand of baseball here. That didn't feel like it," Hinch said, via ESPN. "It's not judging intent; I have no idea. But I know when you go out on the field and you end up sort of in those confrontations, you usually feel like you're in your right. And it didn't feel good being out there." "So I understand their frustrations. I understand the moment, and it was a low moment of a frustrating night," Hinch continued. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Valdez, who was ejected, said through an interpreter that his actions weren’t intentional. "It was not intentional," he said. "It might look like it, but it wasn't. I was trying to throw strikes after the two consecutive home runs. I was trying to go back in the zone and that pitch came out of my hand." Story disputed Valdez’s claim. "It’s pretty undisputable," he said. "I was in there ready to hit and it showed up way behind me and off the numbers. We all know what’s what." Boston won the game, 10-3. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb195ea200899a00e7abb9 Gas prices May 6 te 2026-05-06T10:35:10.677Z Gas prices May 6 National average: $4.46 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb194aa200899a00e7abb0 Our View: When “effective” lawmakers serve growth over the rest of Arizona te 2026-05-06T10:34:50.927Z Our View: When “effective” lawmakers serve growth over the rest of Arizona A new report from the Center for Effective Lawmaking ranks Arizona’s most “effective” state lawmakers based on how many of their bills become law. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb18bfa200899a00e7ab68 Matt Rife Comedian te 2026-05-06T10:32:31.542Z Matt Rife Comedian Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb18aba200899a00e7ab5f Arizona lottery results for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 te 2026-05-06T10:32:11.598Z Arizona lottery results for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Powerball - May 4 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb187ba200899a00e7ab12 Obama, Colbert gush over Zohran Mamdani as they discuss Democratic Party's future te 2026-05-06T10:31:23.851Z Obama, Colbert gush over Zohran Mamdani as they discuss Democratic Party's future Former President Barack Obama and outgoing "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert took turns singing the praises of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during their interview Tuesday night. During a prerecorded interview that aired Tuesday from the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Colbert spoke with Obama about the direction of the Democratic Party, specifically regarding the ongoing rift between the liberal and the progressive wings of the party. "So you have great leaders. You have people like (Virginia Governor) Abigail Spanberger and (New Jersey Governor) Mikie Sherrill, very centrist. But then you have further left, like AOC and Zohran Mamdani," Colbert said, sparking cheers from his audience after name-dropping the self-described democratic socialists. "What direction do you think would be best for this party, to actually achieve change?" Colbert asked. MAMDANI ALLOCATES $500K FOR REPARATIONS TALKS AS NYC FACES $5.4B DEFICIT Obama shrugged off concerns that there was a true divide between both wings of the Democratic Party. "I'm not so worried about this so-called rift between the left and liberals, as you described it," Obama told Colbert. "Because I think that within the Democratic Party and I would argue a bunch of independents and even some Republicans as well, there's an overarching belief in equality, fairness, if you work then you should be able to make a living wage and support a family and retire with dignity... There are a bunch of things that we agree on. And it's really more of a question of, what are the specific things that we have to do." MAMDANI SAYS COLBERT SHOW SHOCKED HIM WHEN PRODUCER PITCHED ‘GAME’ TO DISCUSS ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR "You look at somebody like Mamdani, who I think is an extraordinary talent," he continued. "He wants people to be able to afford housing in New York. Well, you know, I would assume liberals in New York want the same thing. And so I don't worry as much about some of these issues within the Democratic Party. I'm more interested in for Democrats is — do you know to just talk to regular people like we're not in a college seminar, right? You know, can you talk plain English to folks about-" "I think that's one of the powers that Mamdani has," Colbert interjected. "That's correct," Obama said. "Not only does he talk like a normal person, but he lives a normal life, but also, he names what is obviously wrong," Colbert continued. "Yes!" Obama exclaimed. "And not have a bunch of gobbledygook around it... Just talk like normal people talk." CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb1867a200899a00e7ab09 Former MLB star Noah Syndergaard calls out Trump critics: 'Don't quite understand' te 2026-05-06T10:31:03.953Z Former MLB star Noah Syndergaard calls out Trump critics: 'Don't quite understand' Former MLB pitcher Noah Syndergaard, best known for his stint as a young star with the New York Mets, spoke out in support of President Donald Trump while criticizing the president's critics on Tuesday. Syndergaard said he's always been a fan of Trump and met him for the first time at the White House on Tuesday for an event celebrating the Presidential Fitness Test. "It's a dream come true, I'm riding this bliss in this moment," Syndergaard said of meeting Trump during an interview on Fox News Channel's "The Ingraham Angle." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I really just don't quite understand the negativity or the pessimism he gets from the media and some of the population of this nation because he's just such a patriotic guy and he cares so much everybody and the health of this nation and the health of this world." Syndergaard went on to say he was "envious" of Trump's mental energy at age 79. "I'm envious of the mental energy that this guy has, the sharpness he has, the comedic nature of everything he says. He's just a joy to be around," Syndergaard said. WORLD SERIES CHAMP JOHNNY DAMON UNCONCERNED WITH FAN FLAK OVER TRUMP SUPPORT: 'I KNOW WHAT'S RIGHT' Syndergaard was one of Trump's athlete guests at the White House Tuesday for the event celebrating Trump's plan to bring annual fitness tests back to school in the United States. "Professional baseball pitcher, Noah Syndergaard, sometimes known as Thor, and he looks like Thor to me," Trump said to Syndergaard during the ceremony. "That is a man that I wouldn’t want to get in a fight with." Syndergaard said he is a staunch supporter of the fitness testing, recounting his own experience with the tests as a child. "It just kind of hits home to me because I just remember doing all these tests throughout elementary school, intermediate school. And from a kid that, if you would have told me, I'd be sitting here talking to you, talking about the Presidential Fitness Council when I was, I don't know, 10 years old, I would have called you, you're crazy. And as a kid, I kind of, I grew up as a, what we'd call a late bloomer or a husky kid," Syndergaard said. "It's important to be healthy and to be active and get out and compete and just expose yourself to as many sports and activities as you possibly can. I mean just the interaction I had with all the kids today, getting able to throw a couple of grounds balls, do some pull ups, just get out in the sunshine and the White long was just an amazing experience." 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/69fb1854a200899a00e7ab00 Antisemitic violence escalates as deadly weapon attacks surge in 2025: report te 2026-05-06T10:30:44.514Z Antisemitic violence escalates as deadly weapon attacks surge in 2025: report Antisemitic violence escalated in 2025, with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) noting in its annual audit that attacks with deadly weapons surged, even as overall incidents declined. The organization recorded 6,274 antisemitic incidents in 2025, an average of about 17 every day, including 203 assaults, 32 of which involved a deadly weapon, a 39% increase from 2024. Additionally, the ADL recorded 4,003 instances of antisemitic harassment and 2,068 acts of vandalism. While the attacks occurred across the country, the states that saw the most incidents were New York (1,160), California (817) and New Jersey (687), according to the ADL. The number of incidents in 2025 represented a 33% decrease from 2024, when the ADL recorded 9,354 incidents across the U.S. However, the ADL said that the number of incidents remains "considerably higher" than it was in the years before Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks. The organization said that 2025 was ranked as the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents after 2023 and 2024. BROOKLYN ATTACK LEAVES 3 INJURED, SUSPECT WEARING IRANIAN FLAG SHIRT ARRESTED BY NYPD College and university campuses saw the sharpest decline in antisemitic incidents as activity tied to anti-Israel protests declined, according to the ADL. In 2025, the ADL recorded 583 antisemitic incidents on college campuses, a 66% decrease from 2024, when 1,694 incidents were recorded. The ADL has also pushed colleges and universities to address antisemitism and released new report cards evaluating campus responses. Less than half of antisemitic incidents in 2025, about 45%, were related to Israel or Zionism, according to the ADL. That marked a notable drop from 2024, when roughly 58% of incidents were tied to Israel. Additionally, antisemitic incidents occurring at or near anti-Israel protests dropped by 67% in 2025, but still totaled 856 cases. ELISE STEFANIK REVEALS HER VIRAL GENOCIDE QUESTION WASN’T EVEN THE ONE SHE PREPARED Despite this decrease in the number of incidents, the ADL reported a "historic high" in antisemitic assaults and attacks with deadly weapons in 2025, noting a 39% increase. This included the deadly shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2025, in which Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky were killed. Days later, on June 1, 2025, a firebombing attack left 82-year-old Karen Diamond severely injured. Diamond later died as a result of the attack. "Our 2025 audit, which shows it was one of the most violent years for American Jews on record, is a reminder of how dramatically the threat landscape has shifted. Numbers that would have shocked us five years ago are now our floor," ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt said in a statement. "People are being murdered because of antisemitism on American soil, and thousands more are threatened." "Even as overall incidents declined, the surge in physical assaults is a stark reminder that a historically high level of antisemitism puts Jewish lives at risk," ADL Senior Vice President for Counter-Extremism and Intelligence Oren Segal said in a statement. The ADL's findings reveal a troubling trend: even as antisemitic incidents decline, they are becoming increasingly dangerous. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb15ffa200899a00e7aa7e Stefon Diggs' attorneys warn athletes face 'opportunistic targeting' after not guilty verdict in court te 2026-05-06T10:20:47.293Z Stefon Diggs' attorneys warn athletes face 'opportunistic targeting' after not guilty verdict in court After Stefon Diggs emerged from a criminal court in Dedham, Massachusetts, late Tuesday afternoon, not guilty of onerous felony strangulation and assault and battery charges, it should have expunged a six-month saga in which he looked quite bad in the court of public opinion. But, of course, it's not that simple. Because some people who saw the initial allegations in blaring headlines, or charges filed, and a trial looming, might have missed the most important thing: The not guilty verdict. So the former may stick in minds while the latter is marginalized. STEFON DIGGS FELONY STRANGULATION TRIAL BEGINS WITH NFL RECEIVER DENYING EVERYTHING Diggs knows this. His representation knows this. And they are left victorious at trial but still stinging from the episode. "We have taken these allegations seriously from Day One and that’s exactly why we were eager for the facts to come to light through the legal process," Mitch Schuster of Meister, Seelig & Schuster, the firm that represented Diggs throughout his ordeal said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "Fame and financial success shouldn't strip someone of their presumption of innocence, but too often, it does exactly that. And unfortunately, as is the case with unfounded claims -- the damage starts the moment an accusation is filed, long before any facts are examined. "Professional athletes have a target on their back. When someone sees a uniform and a contract, they see leverage; they see a settlement. And they’re counting on that pressure in the court of public opinion to drive a default decision to settle regardless of the facts of the matter. "The evidence has shown what we've maintained from day one: Mr. Diggs was wrongly accused, and this case represents exactly the kind of opportunistic targeting that players can face the moment they step off the field." PATRIOTS STARS FACING CRIMINAL ALLEGATIONS DECLINE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM REPORTERS ABOUT LEGAL TROUBLES This feels like Diggs, through his attorneys, speaking out. And he is echoing the feelings of multiple athletes who have faced civil or even criminal allegations for which they feel convicted by the public or the media before the facts are heard in court. We've seen this happen countless times. We all remember the Duke Lacrosse team, several members of which were charged with rape, virtually buried under an avalanche of judgment in 2006 only to have the accuser admit in 2024 that she fabricated the story. DONALD TRUMP SPEAKS OUT AFTER DUKE LACROSSE ACCUSER ADMITS TO MAKING FALSE ALLEGATIONS, YEARS LATER We remember Brian Banks serving five years for a 2002 rape and kidnapping conviction only to be exonerated in 2012 when his accuser was secretly recorded admitting she fabricated the story. And we definitely recall that Matt Araiza, a former San Diego State University punter who was so prolific in college he was nicknamed the "Punt God." He faced allegations of participating in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at an off-campus party in October 2021. He was never criminally charged, but a civil lawsuit naming him led to his immediate release from the Buffalo Bills in August 2022. It was only after the district attorney determined there was no path to a prosecution, San Diego State determined in its internal investigation there was no wrongdoing, and the accuser dropped the civil suit in December 2023, that Araiza was finally able to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs in February 2024. There are other instances where athletes are falsely accused, deemed criminally not guilty, or win at civil trial, but perhaps like Diggs still feel stigmatized. There are also, by the way, plenty of examples where athletes did exactly what they were accused of doing in running the gamut of criminal and civil wrongdoing. And those accusers deserve their day in court and justice just as much as the accused. But the point here is the court of public opinion is neither equipped nor deserving of rendering just decisions. The court of where-there's-smoke-there's-fire is historically unreliable. There was a period earlier this decade that fed the public the idea that accusers were to always be believed at whatever cost. Out of deference. Out of fair play. Except, of course, that was never fair to the accused. In nurturing the alleged victim, we convicted the defendants before a trial began. It's hard to tell if that period has passed. But decisions such as the one that allowed Stefon Diggs to walk out of that court a free man should serve as a warning that maybe judgment should indeed be reserved for a court of law -- and not the court of public opinion. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb142ea200899a00e7a9fa Michigan Senate race: El-Sayed’s ties to extremist fuel antisemitism concerns among Jewish voters te 2026-05-06T10:13:02.406Z Michigan Senate race: El-Sayed’s ties to extremist fuel antisemitism concerns among Jewish voters As Michigan’s open U.S. Senate race intensifies, some Jewish residents across the state say Democratic contender, Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy, is amplifying concerns over antisemitism as tensions surrounding Israel continue to reverberate far beyond foreign policy. Michigan, home to one of the nation’s largest Arab American populations, has become a major political battleground where Middle East politics are increasingly intersecting with local fears over neighborhood security and communal stability. With a history spanning over 260 years, the state’s Jewish community feels under attack, especially since the March terrorist attack against Michigan’s largest synagogue in Bloomfield Hills. MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC SENATE CANDIDATE CLAIMS ISRAEL 'JUST AS EVIL' AS HAMAS "I’m a lifelong Michigan resident, and when somebody runs for office in our state, it’s always been somebody who is not based on hate," said Steve Cohen, a Michigan resident who spoke about El-Sayed’s campaign rhetoric. "Mr. El-Sayed not only is spewing hate, but he’s spewing it at political conventions and everywhere. With our history in Michigan, it’s shameful. He’s not a qualified candidate. It’s time for the Jewish community, and, for that matter every other community, to stand up and say no, and enough is enough," he told Fox News Digital. His and the concerns of others came back into the spotlight after Michigan’s recent Democratic State Convention, where several attendees described chaotic scenes tied to Israel-related issues. Howard, another Michigander, who asked that his last name not be used, said El-Sayed supporters and activists "flooded the convention with voters" after registering as Democrats in the weeks leading up to the event. "All you had to do was register within 30 days," he said. "They shouted down people like Haley Stevens and others who had supported Israel. It was a circus. Anybody who had ever supported Israel was targeted. Many residents left frightened by what they saw." Stevens is running against El-Sayed in the Democratic primary. ‘MARTYRS’: MICHIGAN DEMS NOMINATE HEZBOLLAH-PRAISING CANDIDATE AFTER OUSTING JEWISH REGENT Howard added that many Michigan residents now fear what this signals politically. "Mr. El-Sayed’s campaign appears centered on hostility toward Israel, and many Michigan residents are frightened about what that means for the future," he said. In response to concerns raised by some Michigan residents over antisemitism, community safety and criticism surrounding his campaign appearance alongside Hasan Piker, El-Sayed emphasized his personal understanding of religious prejudice. "I understand what it’s like to be discriminated against for how I pray," El-Sayed said. "This is why I will always stand against antisemitism and stand with my Jewish brothers and sisters and their right to practice their faith safely, freely, and unabashedly," he told Fox News Digital. Addressing criticism over his decision to campaign alongside Hasan Piker, he said, "Obviously, I don't agree with some of the statements Hasan has made. But we play this game where we platform police and pretend that we're not allowed to talk to certain groups of people because they said something we disagree with. That's just not how the world works. And if we did that, we would be dividing ourselves, just like our politics is. I reject that game, and I go and talk to anyone, because I believe that there's an opportunity to actually persuade them." FBI HELD ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING AT MICHIGAN SYNAGOGUE WEEKS BEFORE ATTACK Jesse Arm, vice president at the Manhattan Institute and a pollster originally from Michigan, said the Michigan Senate battle is becoming a broader test for voters concerned about extremism, public safety and political direction. "This race is becoming a proxy fight over whether Michigan Democrats remain a normal political party or continue drifting toward a faction that treats antisemitism and anti-American extremism as tolerable," Arm said. "For many Michiganders, not just Jewish voters, the question of whether the people seeking power take their safety seriously is no longer abstract." Fox News Digital spoke with multiple Michigan residents and community members, though several declined to go on record publicly, citing fears of being targeted socially or professionally by extremists. Their concerns emerge as antisemitic incidents continue to rise amid broader national fears. According to the American Jewish Committee’s 2025 State of Antisemitism in America report, 91% of American Jews surveyed said recent violent antisemitic attacks have increased their concerns about safety, reflecting broader fears echoed by Jewish communities in battleground states like Michigan. Several Michigan residents described growing anxiety about whether increasingly aggressive anti-Israel activism could further inflame tensions in neighborhoods that have historically balanced diverse religious and ethnic communities. While El-Sayed has positioned himself as a progressive voice on key issues, critics say his political rise reflects growing tensions within Democratic politics over Israel. Earlier this month, Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow, who is running against El-Sayed, said her Jewish husband was allegedly accosted by a Michigan Democratic activist who directed an antisemitic slur at him in front of their 5-year-old daughter. McMorrow has also criticized El-Sayed’s decision to campaign alongside left-wing streamer Hasan Piker during recent appearances at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb141aa200899a00e7a9f1 Senate candidate running as 'independent' continues to be bankrolled by left-wing donors te 2026-05-06T10:12:42.287Z Senate candidate running as 'independent' continues to be bankrolled by left-wing donors Independent candidate Dan Osborn continues to get funding from left-wing donors and activists despite claiming he will not caucus with either party if elected to the U.S. Senate, including close to half-a-million from the Democrats' ActBlue platform during the first quarter of 2026, according to a review of campaign finance records. In addition to funds from Actblue, Osborn also received thousands from political action committees affiliated with Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., former Democratic Party member of Congress Ron Kind, and Missouri Democrat candidate Lucas Kunce's defunct 2024 Senate campaign.  Meanwhile, the son of Bill and Melinda Gates, Rory, donated $7,000 during quarter one, as did Sean Eldridge, the founder and president of Stand Up America, which was established in 2016 to fight back against Donald Trump and claims "American democracy is rooted in a history of systemic racism, classism, and sexism, which continues to this day." Osborn also received funds from Democratic megadonor Wendy Schmidt as well. Schmidt, according to campaign finance tracking website OpenSecrets, has given nearly $10 million in support of Democrats but nothing to Republicans. EX–DEM MEGADONOR WARNS AOC REFLECTS PARTY'S GROWING SPLIT FROM CLINTON-ERA DEMOCRATS "So far, we have seen Dan Osborn cozy up to elite Washington Democrats — including those affiliated with Jeffrey Epstein, such as Bob Kerrey — while preaching an 'anti-billionaire' message," chairwoman of the Nebraska Republican Party, Mary Jane Truemper, told Fox News Digital. "If those contradictory actions tell us anything, it’s that he will not keep his promise of not caucusing with either party. Nebraskans value transparency and reliability in our representatives. We have yet to see either from Dan Osborn.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​" Fox News Digital reached out to the Osborn campaign about the donations, but did not receive a response. A Fox News Digital review of Osborn's 2026 Q1 filings did not show any prominent Republican donors. Osborn does have an affiliated "Conservatives for Osborn" political action committee, but it received no donations in Q1 of 2026 and only had $68 cash-on-hand. Besides being bankrolled by Washington Democrats, Democratic Party political action committees, and the Democrat's main fundraising arm, Osborn also spreads his money out in support of other Democrats running for Congress.  He has also been endorsed by leaders of the Nebraska Democratic Party, and the agency helping him with his digital effort, Fight Agency, was founded by a group of Democratic Party strategists, including consultants for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign and the winning Senate bid for Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman and Arizona Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego. The agency touts left-wing Democrat clients, such as like New York City socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders and progressive Democrat Rep. Greg Casar. DEM LEADER SWINGS THROUGH GOP-HELD DISTRICTS AFTER 'CLOWN SHOW PROTESTS' HALTED TOWN HALLS Meanwhile, an ad buying firm for Osborn's hybrid PAC, the Working Class Heroes Fund, also has clients that include Jasmine Crockett, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and many other Democrats or Democrat affiliated groups.  "As an independent, I’ll be uniquely positioned to bring together a majority to get it done," Osborn's "Where I Stand" webpage on his campaign website states in reference to securing the border from illegal immigration. "I believe we all have more in common with each other than we do with the partisans who run Washington." Osborn has promised that if he gets elected, he will not caucus with either major party. But, many of his critics have questioned that pledge, and even top Democrats have suggested they will pick up another seat in Congress if Osborn wins. FOREIGN BILLIONAIRES FUNNEL $2.6B TO US ADVOCACY GROUPS TO INFLUENCE POLICY, WATCHDOG REPORT CLAIMS "Dan Osborn is a Fake Independent backed by radical leftists like Elizabeth Warren and Zohran Mamdani’s advisors," National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesperson, Nick Puglia, told Fox News Digital. "It’s no surprise Osborn’s campaign is being bankrolled by even more Democrats and ActBlue donors." Speaking at a town hall last year, Osborn reportedly told Nebraskans that if his bid as an Independent didn't work out, "there's only one party I would caucus with." "If what I’m trying to do isn’t working, there’s only one party I would caucus with," Osborn said, according to unearthed audio from the event reported on by The Plains-Sentinel, a local Nebraska digital news outlet. Osborn was then asked by an audience member in the audio to clarify which party that would be. Osborn responded: "Not Pete Ricketts’s party." Ricketts is the current Republican incumbent U.S. Senator from Nebraska and will be battling to beat out Osborn come November if he makes it out of the May 12 primary unscathed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb1406a200899a00e7a9e8 GOP senator in brutal primary praised Islamic charity after feds cut terror-scrutinized parent, review finds te 2026-05-06T10:12:22.788Z GOP senator in brutal primary praised Islamic charity after feds cut terror-scrutinized parent, review finds Texas Sen. John Cornyn has repeatedly praised the American arm of Islamic Relief Worldwide — a charity the State Department cut ties with in 2021 amid concerns including praise of terrorists and antisemitism. After the State Department aired its concerns regarding Islamic Relief Worldwide, Cornyn had kind words for its American branch. A Fox News Digital review uncovered two video messages and two letters where Cornyn commended Islamic Relief USA or endorsed the organization’s operations. "Thanks to my friends at Islamic Relief USA for all their humanitarian work," Cornyn said in a May 2021 video address to the organization. A year later, the senator wrote a letter to Islamic Relief USA to "recognize and thank" the organization for its "humanitarian efforts across Texas and our nation." In a 2023 letter, Cornyn again referred to IRUSA as "friends" and commended the group for its "dedication to serving our most vulnerable neighbors." Cornyn is locked in a heated Senate primary runoff election against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton has repeatedly questioned Cornyn's conservative bona fides, while Cornyn has responded by highlighting the attorney general's corruption scandals. Both candidates have made opposition to what they perceive as radical Islam focal points of their campaigns. CORNYN WARNS PAXTON WOULD BE 'KISS OF DEATH' FOR GOP AS BLOODY PRIMARY RACE RAMPS UP In late 2025, Islamic Relief USA moved to sever ties with Islamic Relief Worldwide, arguing that the conduct of its parent organization has significantly damaged Islamic Relief USA's reputation.  Leaders at both Islamic Relief USA and Islamic Relief Worldwide historically have maintained ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, a multinational Islamist political movement, and expressed hostility toward Jewish people, according to social media posts and photographs unearthed by the Middle East Forum. Some branches of the Muslim Brotherhood have been designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the United States. "As we witness a rise in anti-Semitism in every corner of the globe, it is incumbent on all people of good conscience to stand strong and exhibit zero tolerance for the blatant and horrifying anti-Semitism and glorification of violence exhibited at the most senior levels of IRW," the State Department wrote in December 2020 of IRW. "We encourage all government bodies currently examining IRW activities and their relationship with IRW." Multiple governments and banking entities have cut ties with IRW over terror financing concerns. Khaled Lamada, the one-time chairman of Islamic Relief USA whose tax documents show he served on the organization’s board until October 2022, circulated text praising the "Mujahidin of Egypt" for "causing the Jews many defeats" through "jihad" in 2014, according to a Facebook post found by the Middle East Forum. The same year, he reportedly reposted messages on social media praising Hamas for inflicting a "huge defeat" against the "Zionist entity." Egyptian media and the George Washington University Program on Extremism have identified Lamada as an affiliate of the Muslim Brotherhood. CAIR'S TAX-EXEMPT STATUS TARGETED AS CORNYN MOVES TO STRIP GROUP AFTER TERROR DESIGNATIONS Several other Republican lawmakers interacted with Islamic Relief USA after the State Department denounced the organization. Sens. Ted Cruz and Chuck Grassley, for instance, sent holiday greetings to the group in 2022. Staff working for then-Sen. Marco Rubio and Sen. Rick Scott met with members of the group to discuss pending public health legislation in March of that same year, according to a social media post. Representatives for Islamic Relief USA were even reportedly invited to a 2025 meeting with Trump administration officials to discuss the future of foreign aid, according to the National Catholic Reporter. "More than four years ago, members of our healthcare team took a Zoom meeting with constituents who said they had questions about domestic healthcare policy," a spokesman for Scott told Fox News Digital. "Neither those staffers nor Senator Scott knew that representatives from IRUSA would be joining the conference call. The Senator’s record on combating antisemitism and Islamist threats to American society more than speaks for itself." Fox News Digital reached representatives for Cruz, Grassley, and Rubio for comment on Friday. TRUMP INTRODUCES CORNYN, PAXTON BUT STAYS MUM ON ENDORSEMENT IN HEATED GOP PRIMARY Islamic Relief Worldwide has consistently denied having any links to terror organizations. "Islamic Relief [Worldwide] operates to the highest standards of governance, compliance and oversight across all our work," a spokesperson for organization told Fox News Digital. "We are a purely humanitarian organization and we stand firmly against all forms of extremism, including antisemitism. Our staff deliver aid in some of the world's most dangerous places and some of our own colleagues have lost their lives to acts of terror. We have been victims of terrorism, not supporters of it. The leading financial institutions that work with us demand our work to be rigorously audited by governments, institutions and leading accounting firms, which have all confirmed that our funds are used for entirely humanitarian purposes." Islamic Relief Worldwide claimed in a 2017 report that, in its various legal battles, "to date there has been no tangible evidence to substantiate any of the allegations made." HSBC Bank ended its relationship with Islamic Relief Worldwide in 2016 amid terror financing concerns. Swiss banking giant UBS had done the same four years earlier. Israel, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Germany have all taken actions against Islamic Relief Worldwide for its alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas. With Lamada as a leader, Islamic Relief USA was Islamic Relief Worldwide's largest source of funding, providing its parent organization with tens of millions of dollars per year in cash in 2021 and 2022, according to an Islamic Relief Worldwide financial disclosure. The entire Islamic Relief Worldwide board resigned in August 2020 following reporting of widespread antisemitism among its senior leadership by The Times of London. One director, for instance, reportedly described Jews as the "grandchildren of monkeys and pigs" in a social media post, while others heaped praise on Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.  A few months earlier, in June 2020, Cornyn filmed a video wishing Islamic Relief USA a happy Ramadan, the name for the Islamic holy month marked by fasting and prayer. TOP GOP SENATOR SAYS CROCKETT ANNOUNCEMENT EXPOSES HOW 'RADICAL' DEMS ARE NATIONWIDE In October 2025, Islamic Relief USA moved to sever its relationship with Islamic Relief Worldwide, stating "certain allegations regarding the conduct of IRW" would "affect negatively IRUSA’s well-deserved good reputation," according to a legal complaint filed in March. "IRW has not only refused to cooperate in taking steps to avoid such existential risks but took further steps to increase those risks to IRUSA, which in turn threatened its ability to provide relief to its beneficiaries worldwide," reads the complaint, filed by Islamic Relief USA. Tax records show that Islamic Relief USA has provided funding to the East Plano Islamic Center in Texas, the mosque behind EPIC City, a planned Islamic community that has become a flashpoint in Texas politics. Both Cornyn and Paxton have taken actions to obstruct construction of the community. Cornyn’s office and Islamic Relief USA did not respond to requests for comment after being reached by Fox News Digital on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb13f3a200899a00e7a9df Howard Lutnick forced to face Jeffrey Epstein ties during House Oversight hearing te 2026-05-06T10:12:03.013Z Howard Lutnick forced to face Jeffrey Epstein ties during House Oversight hearing The House Oversight Committee’s probe into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is turning focus to another high-profile Trump administration figure this week. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is voluntarily appearing before the congressional panel on Wednesday for a transcribed interview regarding his prior relationship with Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 after being indicted on federal sex trafficking charges. Lutnick’s agreement to speak to the committee came after Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., pledged to force a vote to subpoena his testimony. It is unclear how many lawmakers will attend, as the House of Representatives is in a district work period, also known as recess, this week. Still, Lutnick could face a grilling from House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia, D-Calif., and other Democrats who have accused him of hiding the full scope of his past ties to Epstein. HOUSE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE DEMANDS DEPOSITIONS FROM BONDI AND LUTNICK IN EPSTEIN PROBE "The Secretary looks forward to addressing any questions on the record when he testifies voluntarily before the Oversight Committee," a Department of Commerce spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "He looks forward to putting to rest the inaccurate and baseless claims in the media designed to distract from his historic work underway at the Commerce Department." Lutnick, a billionaire businessman and former CEO of Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald, said during an interview with the New York Post last year that he broke off ties with Epstein in 2005. The two were formerly next-door neighbors in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood — their townhomes shared a wall. However, the Commerce secretary conceded in a Senate hearing in February that he and his family had a brief lunch with Epstein in 2012 at his private Caribbean island after files dropped showing their contact continued beyond 2005. "We left with all of my children, with my nannies and my wife. All together. We were on a family vacation," Lutnick told lawmakers. "I don’t recall why we did it, but we did." That visit to the island came four years after Epstein was found guilty in Florida state court of soliciting a minor for prostitution. The disgraced financier served just 13 months in prison while being given immunity from federal prosecution, which critics have called a sweetheart deal. Congressional Democrats seized on the discrepancies in Lutnick's accounts during his testimony before the House Budget Committee in April. HAKEEM JEFFRIES REFUSES THREE TIMES TO ANSWER QUESTION ABOUT APPROPRIATENESS OF PLASKETT'S EPSTEIN MESSAGES "Why did you lie about your relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?" Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., asked Lutnick during the tense hearing. Lutnick did not answer the question directly, instead arguing that Dean’s inquiry was not relevant to the hearing topic: the Commerce Department’s budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. The commerce secretary has maintained that his connection to Epstein was limited, and he has not been accused of any wrongdoing. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., praised Lutnick’s decision to appear for a transcribed interview. "I commend his demonstrated commitment to transparency and appreciate his willingness to engage with the Committee," Comer said in a March statement to Fox News Digital. "I look forward to his testimony."  Lutnick is not the only Trump administration official to face questions this month as part of the committee’s Epstein probe. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled to sit for a transcribed interview on May 29 after being subpoenaed by Comer’s committee. Democrats and a handful of Republicans had vowed to pursue contempt charges against Bondi over her handling of Epstein files if she did not agree to testify before the committee. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House but did not hear back before publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb13dfa200899a00e7a9d6 Youths accused of breaking into NYC Church of Scientology building in latest viral 'speedrunning' trend te 2026-05-06T10:11:43.192Z Youths accused of breaking into NYC Church of Scientology building in latest viral 'speedrunning' trend A Church of Scientology building in New York City on Saturday became the latest target in a string of nationwide "speedrunning" incidents that have gone viral on social media in recent weeks. A group of youths allegedly broke through a locked door to enter the church on West 36th Street in Manhattan at 4:30 p.m., according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). Once inside, they allegedly threw objects, damaged property and injured a staff member. The incident reflects a broader trend fueled by TikTok, where participants film themselves rushing through the Church of Scientology buildings to see how far they can get before being stopped. VIRAL TIKTOK TREND OF TEENS RUNNING THROUGH SCIENTOLOGY BUILDINGS SPARKS HATE CRIME ALLEGATIONS Videos tied to the trend have racked up millions of views, including clips from Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles showing teens running through a Scientology information center. "I saw this man who was dressed in this neon green inflatable costume, and him and a couple of his friends went inside the building from the front door when it was open," one witness told The Associated Press. "They passed the security guard. They passed multiple workers." Videos from these alleged "speedruns" captured throngs of mostly adolescents rushing through the church building. GOT A TIP? Authorities have responded to multiple complaints tied to the trend, while the Church of Scientology has accused participants of crossing legal lines and putting staff at risk. "Some online have referred to these incidents as ‘speed running.’ In reality, they involve organized trespasses into religious and public information facilities for social media attention," the church said in its statement. TEENS' VIRAL PRANK TARGETING HOMEOWNERS COULD HAVE DEADLY CONSEQUENCES, POLICE WARN "Church facilities are peaceful spaces designed to welcome parishioners, visitors and members of the public. Turning them into targets for viral stunts is not journalism, protest or civic activity. It is trespass, harassment, and disruption of religious spaces. "The Church welcomes lawful visitors. It does not welcome individuals forcing entry, damaging property, threatening or injuring people, or targeting religious facilities for online attention," it added. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Church of Scientology for additional information. No arrests have been made in connection to Saturday’s incident, and the NYPD said that they are continuing to investigate. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Following a similar "large-scale incident" in Los Angeles on April 25, church officials said they were "reviewing all available remedies" and had made reports to law enforcement. "There’s a certain mystique about it," another witness told the Associated Press. "I do get entertainment out of the speed runs. I think it’s pretty funny to see them break in. I know that technically it’s not allowed, but it kind of adds to the lore of this place." ‘MINECRAFT’ MOVIE MAYHEM RAISES ALARMS FOR AMERICA'S YOUTH, ‘BAD FOR SOCIETY’: EXPERT The trend appears to have been started by an 18-year-old content creator. In March he posted a video on Instagram, which has since been removed, showing himself breaching the property. @swhileyy, who has not been publicly identified, has since distanced himself from the trend. "I do not condone what I did, even though I didn’t break any laws," he told the Hollywood Reporter last week. "I never once in any video or any comment section or anywhere promoted the idea of running through there or beating my record." Founded by the sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s, Scientology has long been the subject of public scrutiny. Many celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Danny Masterson and Leah Remini, are among the individuals who have been involved with the Church of Scientology. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb13cba200899a00e7a9cd Kash Patel accuses FBI of lying to obtain warrants used to illegally spy on Trump's 2016 presidential campaign te 2026-05-06T10:11:23.342Z Kash Patel accuses FBI of lying to obtain warrants used to illegally spy on Trump's 2016 presidential campaign FBI Director Kash Patel accused the FBI of lying to obtain surveillance warrants to illegally spy on President Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign and subsequent first term. Trump has long accused his 2016 opponent, Hillary Clinton, and former President Obama of being ringleaders in an alleged spying conspiracy against his campaign, an allegation both have denied. Patel detailed the years-long federal investigation into the alleged surveillance on the latest episode of "Hang Out with Sean Hannity." "It took me two years of my life to prove the following: that a political party in the United States of America in the 21st century would go overseas and hire some bogus intelligence asset to manufacture fraudulent, fake, unverified information, funnel that to not just the intelligence community, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation," he said. "And then take those packaged lies that they had paid for with campaign finance funds and go into a secret surveillance court and illegally spy on your opponent to be the President of the United States." KASH PATEL SAYS RUSSIAGATE-LINKED FBI ‘BURN BAG’ ROOM WAS MISSING FROM BUREAU BLUEPRINTS Patel's comments come as scrutiny intensifies over the federal government’s use of spying power and following Congress’ renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 45 days. Section 702 of FISA permits authorized U.S. officials to collect phone calls and text messages of foreign targets, but in doing so can also capture Americans’ communications – a piece of legislation Trump strongly opposes. Patel told Fox News that FISA warrants – some signed by former FBI Director James Comey – were used to illegally spy on Trump and top officials, including himself, during the 2016 campaign and in years that followed. FBI SUBPOENAED KASH PATEL AND SUSIE WILES PHONE RECORDS IN FEDERAL TRUMP INVESTIGATION "I was illegally spied on by the likes of Rod Rosenstein (former U.S. deputy attorney general) and Chris Wray (former FBI director) and 10 other staffers on the Hill and people who were elected to serve this country in the halls of Congress." "They were actually continuing the weaponization that Donald Trump and I had exposed during Trump One [President Trump's first term]." Patel was a member of the National Security Council (NSC) in 2019, becoming deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism during Trump's first term. He was a chief investigator and primary author of the 2018 "Nunes Memo" alleging FBI bias in Trump-Russia interference investigation. The FBI-approved warrants, Patel shared, were later rescinded by the FISA court in 2018 after a federal investigation into the alleged spying was completed. PATEL SAYS COMEY CASE IS 'FAR FROM OVER,' VOWS TO RESTORE 'ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY' TO FBI "The FISA court themselves came back and said these warrants were illegal," the FBI director explained. "The FBI did not provide evidence of exculpatory evidence and innocence and that the FBI essentially lied in those applications and all the information was unverified." "I don't think that's ever happened before... Hollywood couldn't come up with this," he added. Patel argued that the alleged weaponization of federal law enforcement did not end when Trump first left office in 2021 but was reignited under the Biden administration. He also vowed to uncover additional evidence. "I knew in the four years that we were out of office, that they continued to regenerate that institution of weaponization," Patel said. "So when I walked in the door, I said, ‘We only got a bit of it. We only got maybe half of it.’" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb13b7a200899a00e7a9c4 Who is Judge Zia Faruqui? What we know about the federal magistrate who apologized to Cole Allen te 2026-05-06T10:11:03.755Z Who is Judge Zia Faruqui? What we know about the federal magistrate who apologized to Cole Allen The magistrate judge who apologized to suspected would-be Trump assassin Cole Allen for his treatment inside a Washington, D.C. jail during a Monday emergency motion hearing has been criticized for his standoffishness with the Trump administration over the city's crime crackdown, and praised for his career-long commitment to DEI. "To me, it’s extremely disturbing that he was put in five-point restraints, a person with no criminal history," Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui, who devoted much of his career to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, said during the hearing, adding that Allen is presumed innocent. He then compared Allen, who is accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump, with suspected Capitol rioters from Jan. 6, 2021. "It’s troubling. I never heard of one Jan. 6 defendant who was put in five-point restraints or in a safe cell," he said. "If the only way to keep him safe is the most punitive thing, that’s a problem." NEW VIDEO SHOWS WHCD SUSPECT INSIDE HOTEL BEFORE RUSHING SECURITY CHECKPOINT WITH WEAPON "Pardons may erase convictions, but they don’t erase history," he said. "They were hanging gallows outside." "What am I to say to Allen that this is going to be a fair process if we’re putting him in a safe cell when he’s not supposed to be in there?" Faruqui said. "At a minimum I should be apologizing to him. We are obligated to make sure he’s taken care of. Mr. Allen, I’m sorry that things have not been the way they are supposed to." WATCH: DOJ releases video of alleged WHCA dinner shooter Allen's defense on Sunday filed a motion for an emergency hearing on his jail treatment, which was scheduled for Monday. Later on Sunday, they withdrew the motion when they learned that Allen was no longer in the jail's suicide protocol, which dictated his placement in the safe cell. COLE ALLEN'S CROSS-COUNTRY TRAIN MUSINGS SHOW 'SCATTERED' MINDSET OF ACCUSED WOULD-BE TRUMP KILLER: EXPERT Despite the withdrawal, Faruqui hauled the defense, prosecution and a Department of Corrections (DOC) attorney into court for the emergency hearing where he decried Allen's treatment. Faruqui has been involved in multiple spats with the Trump administration, and has a long history of spewing left-wing talking points from the bench and beyond. Here's what we know: The Washington Council of Lawyers wrote a letter in support of Faruqui for a potential 2023 appointment to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. "Judge Faruqui’s record demonstrates a deep commitment to pro bono representation, public interest law, fairness, and diversity—as well as keen analytical skills and sound judicial decision-making," the letter says. It later adds that he has "devoted much of his career to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts," and twice cites his commitment to "criminal justice reform." WHCD SHOOTING SUSPECT PLANNED TO TARGET TRUMP OFFICIALS, MANIFESTO REVEALS After a Venezuelan illegal alien was arrested by masked federal agents in D.C., Faruqui slammed the Trump administration. "I’d say we live in a surreal world right now," Faruqui said at a court hearing for Christian Enrique Carías Torres last year, according to The Washington Post. "This is not consistent with what I understand the United States of America to be," he continued. "You should be treated with basic human dignity. We don’t have a secret police." Carías Torres crossed into the country illegally under the Biden administration in 2023 and was subject to a final order of removal, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Last August, Trump sent federal law enforcement to D.C. to assist local authorities in combatting crime. That move was met with opposition from federal grand juries, some of whom declined to prosecute cases brought before them. The DOJ then brought the same cases in front of local grand juries. Faruqui refused to accept the local indictments in at least seven cases, and trashed the Trump administration in the process, WOUB Public Media reported. He called Trump's crackdown a "constitutional crisis" and said, "the rule of law is being flushed down the toilet," according to The Washington Post. WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER SHOOTING: TIMELINE TRACES HOW SUSPECT’S ALLEGED CROSS-COUNTRY PLAN UNFOLDED "I am afraid right now, and that’s not what this country is founded on," he said at the time. "What makes America great is the rule of law. … It will not, on any of the judges in this courthouse, be broken down." In relation to another one of the cases, Faruqui said, "it feels like some sort of bizarre nightmare," according to Newsweek. Trump appointee and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro has often responded in kind to Faruqui's claims. "This judge has a long history of bending over backwards to release dangerous felons in possession of firearms and on frequent occasions he has downplayed the seriousness of felons who possess illegal firearms and the danger they pose to our community," she said last August in reference to Faruqui. Shortly after, she said he "has allowed his politics to consistently cloud his judgment." In a news conference from last September, Pirro slammed Faruqui again, after he said her office has no credibility. "It’s not fair to say they’re losing credibility. We’re past that now," Faruqui said, later adding "There’s no credibility left." UNABOMBER INVESTIGATOR REVEALS LIKELY BREAKING POINT OF ALLEGED WOULD-BE TRUMP ASSASSIN "Judge Faruqui has never really met someone with an illegal gun that he hasn't found some compassion for," Pirro said in a response to a reporter who asked about Faruqui's assertion that her office has lost all credibility. "I'm not into going back and forth with judges," she said. "I was a judge. That's not what I did as a judge. So, we need to leave politics out of it. I'll do my job. He should do his job as a judge and leave politics out of it. In 2022, Faruqui joined the D.C. Rotary Club via Zoom where he told the audience about himself and his background, and participated in a brief question-and-answer session. His personal biography was replete with references to his minority status and growing up in Baltimore as the son of Pakistani immigrants. During the question-and-answer session, he was asked whether cash bond should be eliminated, a pet cause of the political left. "We try not — we should not — incarcerate poverty, right?" he said. "We incarcerate based on the presumption, in certain cases of detention when there is a crime for which someone is presumed to be detained, but they still have an opportunity to show not." He described the fact that there is no cash bond in the federal system as "frustrating." "For better or for worse, we do not have cash bond [in the federal system]," he said. "I think the idea again, is that someone who's presumed innocent, we do not want to bring into that — we've already appointed them counsel if they can't afford it — we don't want to make a barrier to their release when the law directs release based on income issues and concerns about income equity." He continued, saying that in D.C. and most other federal courts they focus on conditioned releases. WHCD SHOOTING SHOWS DEMS ARE 'PLAYING' WITH AMERICANS' SAFETY BY WITHHOLDING DHS FUNDING, GOP LAWMAKER SAYS "So, removing internet access is something that we do. Having a third-party custodian there 24/7, you know, using Ring cameras to see who's coming into the house, you know, removing bedroom doors so someone doesn't have any privacy in the house. Finding ways to incarcerate people at home and home incarceration instead of having direct financial burdens and other ways to make sure they are still keeping the community safe but allowing them to be outside of incarceration while presumed innocent." Faruqui also supports community justice. He explained that often, he'll bring family members and neighbors of a suspect to ask how they'll support the suspect if the suspect is released on bail. "It's not as simple as a sort of mathematical equation, two plus two is four," he said. "We're not getting that. We're getting art, right, and we're trying to see that and everyone views art differently, and I bring my life experiences to bear when I am trying to make predictive decisions," he said. "I've been constantly amazed by the sacrifices people are willing to make for not just their immediate family, but for friends and neighbors as well," he said. Faruqui was appointed to be a federal magistrate judge on Sept. 14, 2020, after 12 years as a federal prosecutor in St. Louis and D.C. Before that, he was a litigation associate at a private law firm. He graduated from Georgetown University Law. Typically, magistrate judges do not try felony cases, but will handle pre-trial matters brought before the court. Faruqui's office did not return a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb13a3a200899a00e7a9bb Weight-loss drugs are changing dining as customers eat half their meals, take rest home, celebrity chef says te 2026-05-06T10:10:43.931Z Weight-loss drugs are changing dining as customers eat half their meals, take rest home, celebrity chef says FIRST ON FOX: The restaurant industry is under constant pressure to evolve as tastes and trends change — including how much people are eating. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, restaurateur and owner of New York City's new Bar Rocco, discussed how shifting consumer habits — including delivery, pricing and weight-loss trends — are reshaping the industry. "There's no question the restaurant industry is changing," he said. "Mostly dining habits are changing." SOLO DINING SURGES 52% AS AMERICANS EMBRACE 'ME-ME-ME ECONOMY' OVER SHARED MEALS "A lot of people are getting food delivered to their homes," he said, noting one example.  "Now you can get everything delivered to your home. There was a time [when] fine-dining restaurants didn't do delivery, but now they all do." At-home delivery is pulling some diners away from traditional restaurant experiences, DiSpirito said — while also contributing to a growing demand for faster, more efficient service when people do choose to dine out. "They generally are looking for great value, but still looking for really indulgent foods, really special occasion experiences and vibes, and I think they want to feel like they experience something very special when they go out," he said. A powerful impact on the industry has been the GLP-1 movement. As more Americans take weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, appetites are shrinking. Yet while people are eating less, DiSpirito revealed that this hasn't led to restaurants reducing portions. Instead, he said, diners are taking their meals to go more often than before. "Due to GLP-1 medications, people are eating less. There's no question about it. They're drinking less as well," he said — adding that they "still want big portions." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "What I'm seeing is people are eating half of their food and taking the other half home," he continued.  "So now, even in fine dining, it's not uncommon to see someone order food and ask for a box to take it home on almost every occasion, even on a date, which was unheard of at one time." DiSpirito reflected on how swanky restaurants used to give out tinfoil swans, which he said was devised by restaurateurs to "discourage take-home." "Now, we give them a nice pretty little package with a sticker on the bag," he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The take-home trend is also a more economical move, as it makes for a "free" lunch the next day. DiSpirito said he understands why people are thinking about value. "Prices are generally higher. Costs are much, much higher," he said.  "Restaurateurs are often blamed, but really we're just reacting to the cost of our inputs." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ DiSpirito said he doesn't fault customers "for wanting to take a little bit home and trying to get two meals out of [it]. Who can blame them?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb0ef5a200899a00e7a8ad Trump-backed crypto firm accuses billionaire investor of smear campaign, vows to 'correct the record' in court te 2026-05-06T09:50:45.718Z Trump-backed crypto firm accuses billionaire investor of smear campaign, vows to 'correct the record' in court World Liberty Financial, a group started by the Trump and Witkoff families, is accusing Justin Sun, a crypto billionaire and one of their investors, of waging a deliberate smear campaign to tank a crypto product he was allegedly betting against. "Justin Sun chose to defame World Liberty — repeatedly, publicly and to millions of followers. World Liberty filed this lawsuit as a last resort to correct the record and to protect its token holders, its employees and all its stakeholders," Tom Clare, World Liberty Financial's attorney, said in a press release. "We are eager to expose the falsity of Sun’s statements in court and in public." MR. WONDERFUL TALKS 'EXCITEMENT' AROUND CRYPTOCURRENCY UNDER TRUMP: AMERICA IS IN A 'NEW PHASE' Sun, a crypto dealmaker and the founder of TRON blockchain, a cryptocurrency platform, announced a $30 million investment of WLFI in November 2024, calling himself the company’s largest backer at the time. "We are thrilled to invest $30 million in World Liberty Financial as its largest investor. The U.S. is becoming the blockchain hub and Bitcoin owes it to [President Donald Trump]," Sun wrote in a post to X. Two years later, World Liberty Financial is accusing Sun of, first, violating his agreement with the company as an investor by shorting WLFI’s token — a position that set him up to profit if the company’s value declined. In response, World Liberty Financial froze Sun’s assets. Then, Sun threatened to publicly criticize the company to his millions of followers online if the company didn’t unlock his holdings, according to World Liberty Financial. BIDEN ADMIN'S COLD-SHOULDER APPROACH TO CRYPTO CONCERNS INDUSTRY LEADERS: 'NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT' "Justin Sun engaged in a defamatory campaign to torch World Liberty Financial’s reputation," Zach Witkoff, the son of Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, posted on X. "He knew his claims were false and made them anyway to harm WLFI token holders. I look forward to the truth coming out in court." Eric and Donald Trump Jr. also took to X to amplify a thread posted by their company, which accused Sun of "a coordinated media smear campaign against World Liberty Financial" and said he "refused to stop even when confronted with the truth." World Liberty Financial claimed Sun praised the company online, calling it "one of the biggest and most important projects in crypto" and that he was "fully aligned with the mission." When the company didn’t unfreeze his assets, Sun published his criticisms of the company, blasting World Liberty Financial's business and leadership structure and warning viewers to stay away from the organization. According to World Liberty Financial's suit, Sun even used fake social media "bot" accounts to amplify the claims. In a post that garnered over 2 million views, Sun claimed the company had built a feature that enabled them to seize users' digital assets. "This feature grants the company unilateral power to freeze, restrict, or effectively confiscate the property rights of any token holder—without notice, without reason and without any avenue for recourse," Sun claimed. Sun pointed to his own digital assets as evidence of his claims. "The WLFI team's conduct is eroding the community's trust in the project. Unlock the tokens and uphold transparency to the community. Let us build with integrity, not with malfeasance," Sun said in his post. SHAQ SCOFFS AT BEING NAMED IN LAWSUIT OVER FTX COLLAPSE: 'I DON'T UNDERSTAND CRYPTO' Notably, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused Sun in the past of selling unregistered securities, manipulating the market to inflate the value of his assets and paying celebrities to promote his products without disclosures. In that case, the SEC and Sun reached a settlement for $10 million earlier this year, although Sun denied any wrongdoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb0cf5a200899a00e7a7b2 MAHA Leader Dr. Mehmet Oz Headlining Legislative Salute Event In Mesa te 2026-05-06T09:42:13.325Z MAHA Leader Dr. Mehmet Oz Headlining Legislative Salute Event In Mesa By Matthew Holloway | The Republican Party of Arizona announced Tuesday that Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and a prominent figure in the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement, will headline the party’s annual Legislative Salute event on May 9 in Mesa. According to a press release from the Arizona Republican Party, the event, marking the revival of a longstanding party tradition, will be held at the Mesa Sheraton Hotel and will recognize Republican lawmakers in the Arizona Legislature. “Dr. Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and a leader of the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement, actively serves on the front lines in the battle against fraudsters who exploit the Medicaid system in primarily blue states and in Arizona under Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs,” the release stated. As reported by Fox News, Dr. Oz is actively investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in five states, with more to come, telling the outlet his concerns reach all fifty states. “We’ve written letters to Minnesota, California, a letter to Florida because we’re worried about the durable medical equipment fraud … New York, Maine, and there are more coming,” Dr. Oz told the outlet. He went on to cite evidence that foreign nationals from Cuba, Russia, and China are involved in fraud schemes all over the country. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz GOES OFF: “Personal Care Services [are] the number one job in New York… The number one job in the entire state… Durable Medical Suppliers, we have a national moratorium that we have stopped allowing new people to enter this business… There are… pic.twitter.com/kazU1LIRaD — RedWave Press (@RedWavePress) May 4, 2026 “For years, the Republican Party of Arizona (AZGOP) has hosted the annual Legislative Salute to honor the hard-working Republicans in the Arizona Legislature who serve the public and fight waste, fraud, and abuse on the local level,” AZGOP Chair Sergio Arellano said in a statement. “After this year’s successful legislative session, we decided this was the right time to revive this great tradition.” Arellano also referenced the Republican-backed $17.9 billion state budget proposal for fiscal year 2027. The budget features $1.45 billion in tax relief over four years and would spend approximately $800 million less than Governor Katie Hobbs’ opposing proposal. 🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senate Republicans Pass Historic $1.45 Billion Tax Relief Budget- Delivering Permanent Affordability for Families, Workers and Seniors While Protecting Core Services Full press release: https://t.co/iMaaPZB84n@votewarren pic.twitter.com/ifXsffwxh3 — AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) May 4, 2026 “Republican legislators have delivered a budget that includes tax relief for Arizona residents,” Arellano stated. “They deserve recognition for their tremendous service to this state, and this event will provide an excellent opportunity for Republicans to come together and celebrate our conservative majority in the Legislature and make plans to keep it.” Tickets for the event are available through the Arizona Republican Party. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post MAHA Leader Dr. Mehmet Oz Headlining Legislative Salute Event In Mesa first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb0ce0a200899a00e7a7a9 U.S. House Unanimously Approves Rep. Crane’s Bill To Accelerate Kaibab Forest Fire Recovery te 2026-05-06T09:41:52.312Z U.S. House Unanimously Approves Rep. Crane’s Bill To Accelerate Kaibab Forest Fire Recovery By Ethan Faverino | The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved an amendment presented by Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) to accelerate recovery efforts in the Kaibab National Forest following the devastating White Sage Fire. The amendment, included in the 2026 Farm Bill, grants the U.S. Forest Service critical emergency contracting flexibilities to bypass unnecessary bureaucratic delays and speed up restoration work in the fire-affected areas. Modeled after the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025, the measure targets nearly 60,000 acres impacted by the wildfire in Northern Arizona. “Page, Fredonia, the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, and other impacted communities were dealt a setback due to the devastating White Sage Fire,” stated Rep. Crane. “In response, I’m honored to have introduced and passed an amendment to help pave the way to a full and timely recovery.” Key provisions of Rep. Crane’s Amendment (Sec. 8409 – Kaibab National Forest Restoration): Authorizes the use of emergency acquisition flexibility under federal regulations to contract for forest management restoration activities, rebuilding, planning, design of structures, ground improvements, and other recovery efforts. Removes the need for a Presidential emergency or disaster declaration, allowing immediate action to support local communities. Requires robust transparency through detailed reports to Congress every 180 days on expenditures, expected costs, cost overruns, contractor performance, potential conflicts of interest, waste/fraud/abuse, and project timelines. Includes a 12-month extension option if new wildfires impact ongoing recovery, subject to congressional approval. Sunsets the authority five years after enactment or upon completion of recovery efforts, whichever comes first. In addition to his own amendment, Rep Crane signed on as the sole cosponsor of an amendment led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) to eliminate provisions that shielded pesticide companies from accountability while preserving critical public health protections. The measure restores Americans’ right to hold these companies accountable in court when their products cause harm. He also cosponsored an amendment introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09) to reform evidence standards for compensating ranchers for livestock losses caused by Mexican wolves. “I’m also grateful for the leadership of Representatives Gosar and Luna, who successfully passed provisions that assist our ranchers and help protect our food supply,” added Crane.  “These results advance critical priorities for rural Arizonans, and I’m thankful for the positive outcomes.” The amendments now move forward as part of the broader Farm Bill package. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post U.S. House Unanimously Approves Rep. Crane’s Bill To Accelerate Kaibab Forest Fire Recovery first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb0ccba200899a00e7a7a0 Gov. Hobbs Vetoes Republican Budget Containing Over $1 Billion In Tax Relief te 2026-05-06T09:41:31.722Z Gov. Hobbs Vetoes Republican Budget Containing Over $1 Billion In Tax Relief By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the Republican-backed state budget proposal Tuesday, calling the plan “unbalanced and reckless,” while Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs sharply criticized the decision and accused Hobbs of blocking tax relief efforts. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Office, Hobbs said the GOP proposal would “default on our debt obligations, endanger vulnerable children, slash critical public safety funding, and pay for tax breaks to billionaires, data centers, and special interests by kicking Arizonans off their healthcare and taking food off their tables.” The Republican proposal, passed by the Legislature largely along party lines, included tax cuts tied to federal tax conformity measures, reductions to agency spending, and changes to several state programs. The proposal would have implemented major portions of federal tax cuts adopted in last year’s federal legislation and reduced spending across most state agencies. Legislative Republicans said the proposal spent roughly $800 million less than Hobbs’ January budget proposal. The veto follows weeks of tension between Hobbs and Republican legislative leadership over budget negotiations and education funding. On April 13, Hobbs announced she would veto nearly all legislation sent to her desk until Republican lawmakers produced a budget proposal and returned to negotiations. Following Hobbs’ veto on Tuesday, Congressman Andy Biggs’ (R-AZ05) gubernatorial campaign circulated a statement accusing the governor of repeatedly rejecting tax relief measures. “The Veto Queen is at it again,” a graphic released by the campaign stated. “Katie Hobbs has now vetoed over $1 billion in tax relief for Arizona workers, families, and small businesses for the 3rd time in 5 months as our state’s affordability crisis deepens.” Here’s the truth. https://t.co/qyAGHLEjYA pic.twitter.com/rQTMcrEMPo — Andy Biggs (@andybiggs4az) May 6, 2026 Biggs also said he had previously worked on multiple state budgets during his tenure as president of the Arizona Senate. “As a former State Senate President, I’ve written multiple state budgets and worked with different governors to put forward structurally sound and responsible budgets that protect public safety and allow Arizonans to keep more of their money,” Biggs stated. “It takes patience, leadership, and a commitment to good-faith work between the governor and the Legislature. Katie Hobbs has shown she has none of those attributes, which is why she keeps falling back on simply vetoing bills and budgets. Arizonans deserve a leader with a vision, not vetoes. In November, we’ll make that change.” Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-LD29) also criticized Hobbs following the veto, accusing the governor of pursuing higher spending priorities. “Once again Gov. Hobbs creates fiscal chaos for Arizona as she fights for her California-style budget,” Montenegro wrote in a post on X. “This budget focuses on what matters most to Arizona families, higher take-home pay, lower costs.” Once again Gov. Hobbs creates fiscal Chaos for Arizona as she fights for her California-style budget. "This budget focuses on what matters most to Arizona families, higher take-home pay, lower costs," "What we will not do is allow this governor to raise taxes and spend more for… https://t.co/yBqpVhnsDK — Steve Montenegro (@SteveMontenegro) May 6, 2026 “What we will not do is allow this governor to raise taxes and spend more for her programs on the backs of every family in Arizona,” Montenegro added. Despite the veto, Hobbs’ office indicated negotiations could resume. According to KJZZ, the governor’s office said Hobbs had reached out to legislative leadership seeking additional budget meetings this week. The Legislature adjourned after passing the proposal, with lawmakers expected to return in June unless leadership calls them back sooner. However, Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) pushed back on claims that Republican lawmakers were taking an extended break following passage of the budget proposal. This is false, the Senate will be back on Monday and many members, myself included will be there every day this week. The governor placed a moratorium on bills and we delivered a budget. There is no floor work to do. https://t.co/AmsU23qk8Y — Warren Petersen (@votewarren) May 5, 2026 Responding to a social media post by journalist Craig Harris stating that “The GOP-controlled Arizona Legislature is taking a one-month paid vacation,” Petersen wrote on X, “This is false, the Senate will be back on Monday and many members, myself included will be there every day this week.” “The governor placed a moratorium on bills and we delivered a budget. There is no floor work to do,” Petersen added. 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 Gov. Hobbs Vetoes Republican Budget Containing Over $1 Billion In Tax Relief first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb0cb7a200899a00e7a797 JASON BEDRICK: 2 Anti-School Choice Campaigns In Arizona Mislead Voters te 2026-05-06T09:41:11.102Z JASON BEDRICK: 2 Anti-School Choice Campaigns In Arizona Mislead Voters By Jason Bedrick | Originally published by The Daily Signal. Arizona’s trailblazing Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program enables the families of more than 102,000 students to choose the learning environments that work best for their children. All Arizona K-12 students are eligible for an education savings account, which lets families direct their children’s education funding toward private schools, tutoring, curricula, therapies, and other educational expenses that fit their children’s unique needs. Families love it. Three-quarters of parents of school-aged children in Arizona support it. Yet, although the ESA program is very popular and highly accountable, special-interest groups pushing two separate ballot initiatives are seeking to curtail and regulate it. Advocates working on both campaigns have been caught on camera giving false information to voters whom they are soliciting to sign their petitions. Ballot Initiatives to Curtail School Choice The first campaign, calling itself Protect Education Now, is a joint project of the Arizona Education Association and Save Our Schools Arizona, an anti-school choice group that has failed to push anti-ESA ballot initiatives in the past. The initiative aims to regulate the Empowerment Scholarship Account program in several ways, including restricting eligibility to families earning under $150,000 annually—less than the median income of an Arizona firefighter married to a registered nurse—which could kick tens of thousands of children out of the program. Although students with special needs would still be eligible, they would have to spend 45 days in a public school before getting access to the ESA. As the Goldwater Institute detailed, the initiative would impose a host of unnecessary and harmful regulations on private schools and homeschoolers. It would also severely restrict what families can buy with their ESA funds, and it would confiscate any unspent funds remaining in a family’s ESA at the end of the year, punishing families who have spent wisely and saved. Those funds would be redirected to district schools that did not educate the ESA students. The second campaign, Fortify AZ, is more surprising. It is backed by the American Federation for Children, a pro-school choice group. Their initiative mostly mirrors the union-backed anti-ESA initiative, including a modified version of a provision that the Goldwater Institute has warned “[t]hreatens to block parents from buying basic school supplies and grind the ESA program to a halt with mindless bureaucratic red tape.” However, it would retain the ESA program’s universal eligibility and would not confiscate yet-to-be-used ESA funds. Nevertheless, the American Federation for Children initiative is worse in other ways, as it would impose regulations and restrictions that the union-based initiative does not. For example, it would require all ESA students to take a standardized test—something no school choice law in Arizona has required in three decades—and would eliminate two of the four ways that families can spend their ESA funds, leaving only direct pay and “Marketplace,” which is an online platform managed by ClassWallet. The last provision is particularly puzzling, as the American Federation for Children claims its initiative is intended to “strengthen fiscal accountability and prevent fraud,” which it would supposedly accomplish through “an online marketplace payment system.” According to the Arizona Department of Education, only 0.3% of ESA funds have been spent on fraudulent or egregious purchases, and nearly all the fraud was in Marketplace. Meanwhile, the two payment methods that the American Federation for Children would inexplicably eliminate—debit cards and reimbursements—have almost no fraud. It makes zero sense to eliminate the more accountable payment options in the name of “accountability.” The American Federation for Children ballot initiative goes against the wishes of nearly every ESA family, 90% of whom say they support having ESA debit cards. Arizona School Choice Advocates Oppose Both Initiatives “The entire Arizona school choice coalition opposes both anti-ESA initiatives,” explains Jenny Clark, the founder and executive director of Love Your School, a local school choice group. “These initiatives have the potential to disrupt the education of tens of thousands of students,” warned Clark. “They would make it harder for families to use their ESAs, impose unnecessary regulations of private schools and homeschoolers, and even throw children out of the program and potentially out of the schools that serve them.” Dan Kuiper, the executive director of the Arizona Christian Education Coalition, agrees. “These initiatives were crafted and funded by out-of-state special interest groups without any input from Arizona families or education providers.” Kuiper worries that if either initiative were to pass, it “would force education providers who serve even one ESA family, including those who serve children with disabilities and special needs, to become part of the government bureaucracy that has already failed many of these families, causing them to seek the alternatives that the ESA offers their children.” National school choice organizations are also weighing in. EdChoice, the nation’s premier school choice organization, also opposes both ballot initiatives because they would impose “new restrictions” that “would do little to improve accountability while directly reducing the flexibility that families value most.” Caught on Camera: Initiative Backers Misleading Voters Under Arizona law, citizens can bypass the Legislature by collecting enough signatures to place a measure directly before voters. Once enough valid signatures are gathered, the initiative goes on the ballot, and a simple majority decides the law. The ballot initiative process depends entirely on voters understanding what they’re signing. That process is undermined when activists give false or misleading information to voters. Unfortunately, that is exactly what signature gatherers working for both initiatives are doing. In one video taken by an ESA parent, a signature gatherer working on behalf of the American Federation for Children initiative made it appear as though the ballot initiative was creating a new school choice program rather than curtailing an existing one. She claimed erroneously that the ballot initiative was “to help out with the cost of charter schools, private schools, tutoring, for the kids.” Not only do charter schools not charge tuition, but full-time charter school students are not eligible for ESAs. Worse, the American Federation for Children signature gatherer appeared to encourage Arizona voters to also sign the other, union-backed anti-school choice petition, claiming that it is “the same thing,” albeit with an income cap. “This is just to help get it onto the ballot,” she explained, “either or, whichever one you sign.” When the ESA parent challenged the signature gatherer, noting that the ESA program already exists, she had no response. This was no isolated incident. In another video, a signature gatherer working for the American Federation for Children erroneously stated that their initiative was “to keep the ESA scholarship for families.” Of course, no initiative is needed for that. Even more troubling, the American Federation for Children signature gatherer misrepresented the initiative, falsely portraying it as “not restrict[ing] ESA funds.” As in the other video, the American Federation for Children signature gatherer told the voter that she could “sign both” anti-ESA petitions. In a third video, a pair of signature gatherers representing each of the two initiatives falsely claimed that their ballot initiatives expanded school choice. When asked what the ballot initiative would do, one signature gatherer misrepresented that it was “to support the children so that they get the funding … to receive the funding and expand the Empowerment Scholarship program.” The second gatherer also fraudulently asserted it was “to expand the [ESA] program.” When the voter asked the first signature gatherer how the initiative would expand the ESA program, she replied, “By adding more funds.” That is false. The ESA program is already fully funded via the state funding formula. Neither initiative adds additional funding. The series of false statements by the signature gatherers working for both anti-ESA initiatives could lead to legal trouble. Arizona Revised Statutes § 19-116 states: “A person who is a circulator of an initiative or referendum petition and who induces any other person in the circulator’s presence to sign the initiative or referendum petition by knowingly misrepresenting the general subject matter of the measure is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.” Likewise, Arizona Revised Statutes § 19-119.01 states that “any fraudulent means, method, trick, device or artifice to obtain signatures on a petition” constitutes “petition signature fraud.” Whether Arizona’s anti-school choice attorney general actually prosecutes the fraud is an open question. But one thing is certain: Both anti-ESA ballot initiatives would hurt the children who currently benefit from the ESA. “Neither of these initiatives deserves to reach the ballot,” said Clark. “If you’re approached to sign either one, the right answer is simple: Decline to sign.” Jason Bedrick is a Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy. The post JASON BEDRICK: 2 Anti-School Choice Campaigns In Arizona Mislead Voters first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb061ca200899a00e7a5d0 Supreme Court just gave Black voters a shot at real power beyond safe seats te 2026-05-06T09:13:00.906Z Supreme Court just gave Black voters a shot at real power beyond safe seats The conventional liberal take on the Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais to limit the use of race in drawing congressional districts is that it is a defeat for minority political influence. As the New York Times editorial page writes: "The reality is that in the name of disentangling race from politics, the Supreme Court has given white voters more power at the expense of racial minorities." It’s true that by not creating as many congressional districts with a Black majority population—often by connecting geographically distant parts of communities—there may be fewer seats almost guaranteed to be won by African Americans. As I wrote on this site when the court heard arguments in the case last fall: "Only by going out of their way to find majority Black neighborhoods to cobble together in one district can Louisiana achieve progressives’ stated goal: two districts likely to elect a second Black member of Congress, in a state whose population is one-third Black." But the fact that it will no longer be permitted doesn’t mean that Black voters will necessarily have less influence. They could even have more. The key to understanding why is the tried-and-true power of the swing voter. In the current Louisiana map from 2020 (now being adjusted), one district (the 2nd) has a Black population of nearly 50 percent, making it likely a Black candidate would have an advantage (if race is the paramount factor for Black voters). But the nearby 3rd District has a Black population of 21 percent, a mixed-race population of 3 percent and a 6 percent Hispanic population. SUPREME COURT HEARS PIVOTAL LOUISIANA ELECTION MAP CASE AHEAD OF 2026 MIDTERMS An enterprising congressional candidate could—even in an election without a Black candidate—seek to appeal to minority voters as a path to victory. Think here of a centrist Democrat who could combine minority swing voters with a bloc of centrist White voters to defeat a Republican. The redrawn districts, even without a Black majority, could well have even larger Black percentages than current White-represented seats. It could also be possible—and healthy—for a Black candidate to appeal to a group of White voters, based on political philosophy, to win a seat. After all, there are five Black members of the U.S. Senate despite the fact that there are no majority Black states. One of them—South Carolina’s Tim Scott—represents a state that was a founding member of the Confederacy. Black voters playing a swing role may enjoy more competitive elections as well. This is not the case in a significant number of seats held by current members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Racial gerrymandering has typically made their seats safe for likely re-election; in 2024, four of 57 members faced no opponent at all, a notable percentage of the total 25 such members of Congress. Safe seats can be a path to seniority and influence—as with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York. But they can also lead to the re-election of backbench gadflies such as Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Al Green of Texas. LEE CARTER: THE QUIET WAY POLITICIANS ARE CHOOSING THEIR VOTERS (AND WHY YOU SHOULD CARE MORE THAN YOU THINK) Nor does nominal competition balance the power of longtime incumbency; California’s Maxine Waters won 75% of the November vote in 2024 against a Republican challenger in an overwhelmingly Democratic district. District lines drawn to ensure African American representatives—the focus of the court’s ruling—do, indeed, matter. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, in the 2025 oral arguments in the Louisiana districting case, raised the question of whether there should be a "time limit" on the consideration of race in drawing congressional maps. This is implicitly an argument that, more than 50 years after the passage of the Voting Rights Act, we should hope—and not assume — that race is not always the deciding factor in how both White and African American citizens cast their ballots. The alternative to race-based districts, after all, is those that are "geographically compact"—in which the shared concerns of neighbors about their communities are at issue. Those could include race-related problems but will also involve the quality of schools, roads and parks—matters that unite rather than divide. Its de-emphasis of race in the drawing of congressional districts should be seen as a message of respect from the court regarding the gradual fading of race as the most important issue in American life—and as a sign of respect for the concerns Black voters have beyond the color of their skin. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HOWARD HUSOCK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb0609a200899a00e7a5c7 EU admits it ‘didn’t have control’ on migration as bloc rushes crackdown ahead of new rules te 2026-05-06T09:12:41.172Z EU admits it ‘didn’t have control’ on migration as bloc rushes crackdown ahead of new rules The European Union is moving to tighten migration controls after years of struggling to deport most migrants ordered to leave, with a top official saying the bloc is now working to "get control back" ahead of sweeping new asylum rules set to take effect in June.  European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner said deportations have increased and new border screening systems are identifying potential security threats, part of a broader effort to address gaps in enforcement that have drawn criticism from the United States and fueled political pressure across Europe. "Ten years ago, we didn't have a system. We didn't have control over what is happening and who would come into the European Union and who would have to leave again," Brunner told reporters Tuesday in Washington, D.C. "And that's why the member states agreed on the pact for asylum and migration. And now that's what we want to get back. We want to get control back." The shift comes after years of criticism from Washington, where President Donald Trump has warned migration is "destroying" Europe and called the situation a "horrible invasion."  EUROPEAN NATIONS DEMAND POWER TO DEPORT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO COMMIT CRIMES Brunner said return rates have improved in recent years — from roughly one in five to nearly 30% — but acknowledged the system has struggled to keep pace. Data from Eurostat shows that only about one-quarter to one-third of migrants ordered to leave the EU are actually returned, meaning most remain in Europe. The EU’s long-debated migration and asylum pact, set to take effect in June, is designed to close that gap by accelerating asylum decisions, shifting more processing to the bloc’s external borders, and expanding return mechanisms. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also has criticized mass migration and so-called "open borders" policies, while Vice President JD Vance has warned Europe risks "civilizational suicide" if it fails to regain control of its borders. Vance has pointed to high-profile crimes involving migrants as evidence that European leaders have failed to respond to public concerns, as the issue has taken on renewed urgency following a string of recent attacks across Europe. Those include a terrorist stabbing of two Jewish men in London carried out by a Somalia-born British man, as authorities warn of rising radicalization and possible foreign-backed threats. TRUMP ADMIN EASES ASYLUM FREEZE FOR VETTED MIGRANTS, KEEPS BANS ON ‘HIGH-RISK’ NATIONS Under the new system, migrants who arrive irregularly will be screened at the EU’s external borders, undergo biometric and security checks, and have their asylum claims decided within weeks, with rejected applicants fast-tracked for deportation. The measures also expand the use of so-called "safe third countries," allowing some migrants to be returned to countries outside the EU as part of broader efforts to speed up removals. Brunner said new entry-exit tracking systems and real-time data sharing between member states are helping authorities better identify risks at the border. "Out of these 30,000, we had 750 people who actually posed a security threat to the European Union," he said, adding that improved data sharing now allows member states to flag such individuals in real time. Brunner also acknowledged that European officials have struggled to communicate their migration policies, saying the EU "didn’t do it enough" in recent years and is now working to better explain its approach to U.S. counterparts. European officials are increasingly tying migration enforcement to national security concerns, including what Brunner described as efforts by Russia and Belarus to weaponize migration flows. "The Russians and the Belarusians are using people, using migrants, as a weapon against the European Union," he said, pointing to pressure along the Polish-Belarusian border as part of "hybrid warfare." Brunner added that global conflicts, including tensions involving Iran, are contributing to concerns about radicalization, though he said there are no clear signs yet of a migration surge linked to those developments. The tougher approach, he said, is aimed in part at maintaining public support for legal migration and asylum protections. "If you want to get the support of the people in Europe, then they must have the feeling that we have control of what we're doing," Brunner said. "People in Europe will only accept continuing and granting asylum … if they are sure that the system is not abused." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb05f5a200899a00e7a5be AOC-backed $25 minimum wage plan sounds great — but at what cost? te 2026-05-06T09:12:21.564Z AOC-backed $25 minimum wage plan sounds great — but at what cost? Democrats' push to more than triple the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour is reigniting debate over whether a one-size-fits-all policy can work across the U.S. economy. Critics warn the new proposal would do more harm than good, pointing to risks such as inflation, job losses and added strain on small businesses. Lawmakers and advocacy groups have for years demanded a significant increase in the federal wage floor. A plan backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and supported by a coalition of more than 100 organizations would mark one of the most aggressive increases to the federal minimum wage in recent history. ONE LITTLE-KNOWN MEETING HELPS DECIDE WHAT AMERICANS CAN AFFORD — AND WHAT THEY CAN’T Minimum wage laws vary widely across the United States. The federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 an hour since 2009 despite rising costs of housing, food and healthcare. Before that, Congress last raised the wage through a three-step increase passed in 2007, boosting it from $5.15 to $5.85 in 2007, $6.55 in 2008 and finally landing at $7.25 in 2009. If the federal minimum wage were to create that same earning and spending power today, that figure would need to be $11.34 an hour when adjusted for inflation. As a result of this disparity, the gap between states has widened in recent years, with some more progressive enclaves adopting base wages more than double the federal minimum. Some have raised hourly wages above $15, while others remain at or near the federal baseline, often reflecting differences in cost of living, local economic conditions and political leanings of different jurisdictions. The gap is stark. California and New York have minimum wages above $16 an hour, while states like Georgia and Wyoming remain at or near the federal minimum of $7.25, with some maintaining a base rate even lower than the nationwide standard.  Georgia’s $5.15 an hour minimum wage is largely symbolic, as federal law requires most workers to be paid at least the federal base. A few workers not covered by federal wage law — such as those at very small businesses or in certain exempt roles — may still be paid the lower state rate, though such cases are rare. Against that backdrop, opponents of implementing a sharp federal increase argue it could put pressure on small businesses, particularly in lower-wage states where operating margins are often much tighter. Businesses facing higher labor costs may respond by raising prices, reducing staff or cutting hours, economists warn. Santiago Vidal Calvo, a policy analyst at the Manhattan Institute, told Fox News Digital in March that arguments for steep wage hikes often overlook basic economic trade-offs. "That’s one of the common fallacies people fall into — many believe raising the minimum wage will solve everything, that wages will go up while prices stay the same," he said. "But that’s Econ 101 — it doesn’t work that way." "This is about unintended consequences — what happens after the policy is passed," Vidal Calvo added. NYC $30 MINIMUM WAGE PROPOSAL PUSHED BY MAMDANI WOULD 'OBLITERATE' CERTAIN INDUSTRIES: EXPERT WARNS Nicole Huyer, a senior research associate at the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, said proposals like the one propped up by AOC could carry significant economic risks. "The AOC-backed federal minimum wage hike from $25 per hour to $30 is aspirational rhetoric, but poor policy that risks creating inflation and unemployment in affected sectors," Huyer told Fox News Digital. "When faced with higher labor expenses, small businesses will look to cut costs by any means necessary. That includes increasing prices for consumers, laying off workers, cutting hours or relocating altogether." Supporters, however, argue that raising the federal minimum wage would help workers keep pace with rising costs and reduce reliance on public assistance, particularly in states where wages have remained at the federal floor for more than a decade. As proposals to raise the federal minimum wage gain traction, it's likely the debate will intensify over whether a national standard can account for differences in state economies or if wage policy is better left to the states. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb05e1a200899a00e7a5b5 SEN DAVE McCORMICK: Prediction markets are booming. Washington must catch up te 2026-05-06T09:12:01.833Z SEN DAVE McCORMICK: Prediction markets are booming. Washington must catch up Prediction markets are on fire. Last year, there was about $51 billion in total transaction volume on prediction markets. This year, volume exceeded $60 billion in just three and a half months, including over 192 million unique prediction market transactions and over 865,000 active users in March. Some estimates predict this market could grow to $1 trillion over the next several years. Given this massive influx of retail participation in these markets, we need to update the regulatory framework to protect investors, strengthen market integrity, and keep America at the forefront of this latest financial innovation. On a prediction market, investors buy and sell contracts tied to whether a specific event will occur. Those contracts are powerful tools that often outperform polls and experts. Through them, collective knowledge forecasts future events, allowing businesses and individuals, from small businesses managing inventory to investors hedging portfolios, to protect themselves against uncertainty. HOUSE REPUBLICANS TAKE STEP CLOSER TO BANNING CONGRESSIONAL STOCK TRADING Their prices also offer real-time observations about what the market expects to happen. There is no doubt that the data from prediction markets is newsworthy, and even trusted news sources have taken notice. Bottom line: Prediction markets are here to stay. Consumers, investors, companies, and financial institutions are increasingly seeing their value. Congress should too, but we must also guarantee greater clarity and stronger protections for everyday Americans. That is why I introduced the Prediction Market Act this week, along with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, to bring greater clarity and – pardon the pun – predictability to prediction markets. That framework is guided by three principles. First, strengthen consumer protection. While prediction markets already operate under oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the current regulatory regime for exchanges was not designed with everyday retail participants in mind. My bill fixes that by heightening scrutiny on the types of event contracts available to users, increasing investor protection standards on exchanges, and boosting retail consumer protections. These provisions make clear that Americans already engaged in these markets can do so with confidence. Second, set clear ethical guardrails to ensure the public trust. My bill ensures public officials will not personally profit from events they influence by prohibiting them from owning any event contract. Third, keep America in the lead of this fast-growing industry. I know from my time running businesses that nothing stifles innovation like unclear and uncertain regulations. Absent clarity, we risk pushing this industry – and all its attendant benefits – overseas. The bill supports responsible development for the retail investors of today and tomorrow. As with anything new, there are disagreements over certain areas, such as the treatment of sports. However, even as the courts grapple with these questions and regulators work to update rules, it is clear that prediction markets are here to stay. The costs of inaction are also clear: risks to consumers and a growing likelihood that this burgeoning industry will move off-shore. So the real question is, will the United States lead the way and develop strong, safe, and fair markets? Our legislation lays the foundation for that future. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM SEN. DAVID McCMORICK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb05cda200899a00e7a5ac President Trump’s drug control strategy sets the path to end the drug crisis for good te 2026-05-06T09:11:41.931Z President Trump’s drug control strategy sets the path to end the drug crisis for good During President Trump’s first year in office, the United States reduced drug overdose deaths by over 13,000, compared to the previous 12 months. That is more than a statistic: it is thousands of mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends, and neighbors who are alive today because of the decisive actions taken under his leadership. Now, drug overdose deaths are lower than at any point under the Biden Administration, and nearly 40,000 lower than the previous Administration’s peak of almost 108,000. This result is historic, but it is not enough. We must continue fighting every day to save lives from the chemical war being waged on the American people by Cartel terrorists. This week, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will continue our work to save lives with the release of President Trump’s 2026 National Drug Control Strategy. Through the implementation of the President’s Strategy, the United States will continue to build on our historic efforts to eradicate the supply of illegal drugs while bringing hope and healing to millions of Americans. US DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS PLUMMET 20% AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CRACKS DOWN ON SOUTHERN BORDER We will continue to attack the supply of drugs at every stage. By engaging with international partners, we are leaving narcoterrorist cartels with nowhere to hide through improved intelligence sharing and law enforcement cooperation. Simultaneously, we are strangling their supply lines through improved interdiction and enhanced supply chain security. Domestically, with our southwest border now the most secure it has ever been, we are taking drugs off the street faster than the Cartels can smuggle them in. ONDCP’s successful High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program will remain instrumental in this effort as they continue to coordinate federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement counter-drug activities, now further enhanced through their cooperation with Homeland Security Task Forces. Even as we continue to dismantle Cartel operations at home and abroad, we are attacking the demand for drugs with the same ferocity. Under President Trump, our nation will no longer enable illegal drug use through misguided and ineffective harm reduction programs. Instead, we are introducing a new primary prevention framework to protect our nation’s children and reinforce the truth that a drug-free life is the social norm. For those already suffering from addiction, our goal is to make treatment easier to access than continued drug use. Under the Strategy, we are treating drug addiction the same way we treat infectious disease by improving early detection and facilitating treatment in addiction’s earliest phases. A doctor who sees cancer would not wait for it to metastasize. We are taking the same approach to treating addiction. TRUMP APPOINTS SARA CARTER AS NEXT DRUG CZAR, SAYS SHE 'WILL LEAD THE CHARGE TO PROTECT' US Finally, for the first time ever, the Strategy recognizes the healing power of faith. Faith has proven profoundly effective for so many recovering from drug addiction. Considering 83% of Americans believe in God or universal spirit, embracing the power of faith has the potential to help millions of Americans achieve recovery. The Strategy marks the most ambitious approach to defeating the drug crisis in our nation’s history. Under President Trump, the whole of the federal government is united and doing everything in its power to build a brighter, drug-free future. But this is not a challenge the federal government can overcome alone. It is a challenge for the indomitable spirit of the American people in which everyone must do their part to realize this vision. REPUBLICAN AGS PRAISE TEAMWORK WITH FEDS ON CRIME AHEAD OF MEETING WITH TRUMP, BONDI This is not a Republican crisis nor a Democrat crisis, but an American crisis. Nearly every community in our nation has been harmed by illegal drugs. Whether a loved one dies of an overdose or drug-related violence, that community — and our entire nation — feels the heartbreak of that loss. I ask that you remember them and honor their memory through action. Talk to your children about the dangers of drug use. Encourage a loved one struggling with addiction to seek treatment before it is too late. Volunteer your time with one of the many excellent prevention and treatment programs throughout our nation. These acts may seem small, but together, they will save the lives of loved ones and countless Americans. Through the Strategy, every act is empowered by supporting action from the federal government, making it possible to finally set drug overdose deaths on a sustained downward trend. That is how we win. Through every seizure, every recovery, and every prevention we will reduce drug overdose deaths year after year until the drug crisis is defeated for good. President Trump is building the drug-free future America deserves, and we want you to be a part of it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb05a6a200899a00e7a59f A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires te 2026-05-06T09:11:02.504Z A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires After Watergate, Congress tried to curtail the role of money in politics. But a pivotal Supreme Court case nipped it in the bud. Years later, new details are emerging on how wealthy Americans were conferred with a “right to spend” on elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb0592a200899a00e7a596 How Did a State Auditor Become the ‘People’s Rockstar’? te 2026-05-06T09:10:42.898Z How Did a State Auditor Become the ‘People’s Rockstar’? Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure in 2024 authorizing Diana DiZoglio, the state auditor, to closely scrutinize the State Legislature. Lawmakers are resisting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb057fa200899a00e7a58d House Democrats’ Primary Endorsements Divide the Party te 2026-05-06T09:10:23.519Z House Democrats’ Primary Endorsements Divide the Party The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s intervention in contested primaries in critical House races has highlighted deep divides over the party’s tactics and its future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb0354a200899a00e7a52c 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Exterior lighting codes in Lake Havasu City te 2026-05-06T09:01:08.940Z 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Exterior lighting codes in Lake Havasu City Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb0341a200899a00e7a523 Lake Havasu City candidate Q&A | How should Lake Havasu City support tourism while holding taxpayer-funded partners accountable? te 2026-05-06T09:00:49.041Z Lake Havasu City candidate Q&A | How should Lake Havasu City support tourism while holding taxpayer-funded partners accountable? As the 2026 primary election approaches, with early voting set to begin June 24, Today’s News-Herald is asking Lake Havasu City Council candidates one question each week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fb00f0a200899a00e7a46e Missouri tests medical drones to speed up rural care te 2026-05-06T08:50:56.146Z Missouri tests medical drones to speed up rural care A new medical drone program being tested in Missouri could help speed up how critical supplies like blood and lab samples are delivered, especially in rural areas where access to care can take longer. At a test site in Missouri, a drone company working with Missouri University of Science and Technology is trialing flights designed to move medical materials between smaller communities and larger hospital hubs. The goal is to speed up the distribution of care — including blood for testing, lab samples needed for diagnoses, and tissue used to help match organ donors with recipients. "It’s very essential. For instance, if you miss sample pickup at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, if you miss that time, it’s another week you can get it delivered on time," said a drone operator involved in the project.  HOSPITAL USING DRONES TO FLY BLOOD SAMPLES BETWEEN BUILDINGS The effort comes as rural healthcare access remains a challenge nationwide. More than 130 rural hospitals closed between 2010 and 2021, according to the Senate Joint Economic Committee, leaving some patients traveling about 20 extra miles for care, including time-sensitive testing and procedures. "When you’re looking at things like transplant speed, it’s an issue," said David Borrok, vice provost and dean of the College of Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The company says its drones can fly about 100 miles per hour and are being tested along a proposed Missouri route connecting Springfield, Rolla and the St. Louis region. DRONE DELIVERY EXPANDS AS RETAILERS LIKE STARBUCKS TEST FASTER SERVICE FOR CUSTOMERS "We’re partnering with American Transplant, and we’re running our test corridor from all the way from Springfield, pit stop in Rolla, all the way up to St. Louis," the operator said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Flights are monitored in real time using live maps, weather tools and air traffic data. "So right now, this is the station. So this is what the pilot sees whenever the aircraft is actually in flight," the operator added. Programs like this are beginning to emerge across the country, and researchers say the technology could expand how medical supplies are delivered in the future. PATIENTS REMAIN CANCER-FREE NEARLY 3 YEARS AFTER RECEIVING EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOTHERAPY "It’s really unique. And I think it could work in a lot of different ways for a lot of different people," Borrok said. The team hopes to begin official flights this summer, with the initial focus on transporting medical samples. Future versions of the drones are being developed to eventually carry transplant-related materials. A planned landing site in St. Albans would serve as the easternmost drop point along the current route. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fae6f6a200899a00e79f17 California man sentenced to prison for using pickaxe to kill teen brother with cerebral palsy te 2026-05-06T07:00:06.976Z California man sentenced to prison for using pickaxe to kill teen brother with cerebral palsy A California man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to the pickaxe murder of his teenage half-brother, who had cerebral palsy and used a wheelchair. Zuberi Sharp, 26, was sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty in March to the second-degree murder of his 15-year-old half-brother, Zayde, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. He also admitted to several special allegations and aggravating factors, including that he inflicted great bodily injury, that he used a weapon in the commission of the crime and that the victim was vulnerable. On Dec. 5, 2024, deputies were called to a home on the 400 block of Jeanne Court in Newbury Park shortly after 8 p.m. following his mother's 911 call from Zayde’s mother, who reported that her son had been struck in the head with an object. BELOVED TEACHER KILLED AS SHE SLEPT, DAUGHTER STABBED IN ATTACK AS MOTIVE REMAINS UNCLEAR: DA The victim's mother reported that Sharp had attacked Zayde with a pickaxe inside a shed in the backyard. The teen's uncle heard a loud thud and rushed to the shed to check on the two brothers. He observed Sharp standing over Zayde while holding a pickaxe. Zayde was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving. Meanwhile, Sharp fled the scene and was later found at nearby Newbury Park High School, where deputies took him into custody after receiving reports of a man acting erratically on the football field, authorities said. The incident forced a lockdown, as student-athletes were on the field when he arrived. "This sentence reflects the seriousness of a violent and senseless act against a vulnerable victim," Senior Deputy District Attorney David Russell said in a press release. "While nothing can undo this loss, it ensures the defendant is held accountable and that the victim’s family has been spared the trauma of a trial." Investigators never released a motive for the attack, but family members told KTLA they believed Sharp was having a manic episode at the time. CALIFORNIA MAN PAROLED UNDER 'YOUTHFUL OFFENDER' PROVISION FOR 2 MURDERS KILLS AGAIN LESS THAN A YEAR LATER "It’s hard," Zayde’s mother previously told the outlet at a ceremony to honor her son. "It’s been really hard. Pain every day." Sharp is also the son of convicted killer Calvin Sharp, who killed a 6-year-old boy with a meat cleaver in 2007. He pleaded guilty to the murder and was sentenced to life in prison. Fox News Digital has reached out to Sharp's legal team. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office directed inquiries to Tuesday's press release. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fae4a1a200899a00e79eb3 State budget battle explodes as Hobbs vetoes GOP budget package te 2026-05-06T06:50:09.575Z State budget battle explodes as Hobbs vetoes GOP budget package PHOENIX -- Calling the Republican budget "unbalanced and reckless,'' Gov. Katie Hobbs late Tuesday vetoed the entire package of spending bills and tax cuts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fae49da200899a00e79e87 Two planes come within 500 feet of each other while approaching JFK Airport in latest close call te 2026-05-06T06:50:05.924Z Two planes come within 500 feet of each other while approaching JFK Airport in latest close call Two planes had a close call while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Monday, with flight-tracking data reportedly showing they came within roughly 500 feet vertically of each other. The incident came one day after a separate plane struck a light pole and damaged a bakery truck while landing in New Jersey, marking the latest in a string of aviation close calls. Air traffic control audio shows a controller at JFK alerted the pilot of a Delta flight, operated by its subsidiary Endeavor Air, to a smaller aircraft flying less than 500 feet above them, according to ABC7. Data from Flightradar24 cited by ABC7 shows the planes were separated by about 475 feet vertically as their paths crossed. The Endeavor aircraft was at about 2,100 feet, while the Cirrus plane was at roughly 2,575 feet. WATCH: HARROWING FOOTAGE CAPTURES MOMENT UNITED FLIGHT'S LANDING GEAR STRIKES TRACTOR-TRAILER The Federal Aviation Administration said Endeavor Air Flight 5289 was on final approach to Runway 22L around 5:15 p.m. Monday when a Cirrus SR22 crossed overhead while preparing to land on Runway 22R. "Air traffic control provided traffic advisories to both pilots, and each reported the other in sight," the FAA said. "The required separation was maintained."  The Endeavor pilot told controllers the flight crew received a traffic advisory, followed by a resolution advisory from the aircraft’s collision avoidance system, ABC7 reported. DC PLANE CRASH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AUDIO REVEALS MOMENT CONTROLLERS SAW DISASTER: 'TOWER DID YOU SEE THAT?' Audio captured the exchange between controllers and the flight crew. "Endeavor 5289 yeah I'm not talking to him. He's 500 feet above you now left to right half a mile in front of you," a controller said, according to the report. "And tower Endeavor 5289 he just flew about 500 feet right over so looks like he's taking a left turn now," the pilot responded. INQUIRY BEGUN AFTER AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT REPORTS MYSTERIOUS BLUE LIGHT WHILE TRYING TO LAND Monday’s incident is the latest in a series of close calls that have drawn increased scrutiny from federal regulators and lawmakers. On Sunday, a United Airlines flight traveling from Venice, Italy, to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole and damaged a bakery truck during its descent around 2 p.m. The 221 passengers and 10 crew members aboard were not injured, and the plane landed safely. JFK also experienced a close call last month when two passenger jets came too close on approach, triggering onboard collision warnings and a federal investigation. In that incident, the FAA said Republic Airways Flight 4464 performed a go-around after missing its approach path and flying too close to Air Canada Express Flight 8554, which had been cleared to land on a parallel runway. Fox News Digital has reached out to the FAA, Delta and Cirrus for comment. Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner and Julia Bonavita contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fae49ba200899a00e79e67 Peter Sarlin’s QuTwo reaches $380M valuation in angel round te 2026-05-06T06:50:03.707Z Peter Sarlin’s QuTwo reaches $380M valuation in angel round QyTw0, the Finnish AI lab founded by former AMD Silo AI CEO Peter Sarlin, is now valued at €325 million (approximately $380 million) after raising a €25 million angel round ($29 million). It's a sign of enduring tailwinds for AI, quantum computing, and sovereign tech, especially for Europe-made comp Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fae49aa200899a00e79e50 Trump's 'border czar' Homan promises to 'flood the zone' & send more agents to blue cities te 2026-05-06T06:50:02.267Z Trump's 'border czar' Homan promises to 'flood the zone' & send more agents to blue cities Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fae243a200899a00e79dd8 Marc Lore says that AI will soon enable anyone open a restaurant te 2026-05-06T06:40:04.000Z Marc Lore says that AI will soon enable anyone open a restaurant Wonder wants to turn its robotic kitchens into AI-powered “restaurant factories,” letting anyone spin up a virtual food brand with a prompt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fadfeda200899a00e79d66 5 Takeaways From the California Gubernatorial Debate te 2026-05-06T06:30:05.594Z 5 Takeaways From the California Gubernatorial Debate Seven candidates sparred in the first nationally televised debate in the 2026 California governor’s race. Many tried to launch attacks in a last-ditch effort to gain ground on their opponents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fad4c9a200899a00e79b3e Kingman at River Valley 5-5-2072.JPG te 2026-05-06T05:42:33.162Z Kingman at River Valley 5-5-2072.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fad4b5a200899a00e79b35 Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1390.JPG te 2026-05-06T05:42:13.433Z Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1390.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fad4a1a200899a00e79b2c Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1430.JPG te 2026-05-06T05:41:53.750Z Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1430.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fad48ea200899a00e79b23 Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1565.JPG te 2026-05-06T05:41:34.142Z Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1565.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fad47aa200899a00e79b1a Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1702.JPG te 2026-05-06T05:41:14.402Z Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1702.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fad466a200899a00e79b11 Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1807.JPG te 2026-05-06T05:40:54.491Z Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1807.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fad452a200899a00e79b08 Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1958.JPG te 2026-05-06T05:40:34.615Z Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1958.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fad43ea200899a00e79aff Kingman at River Valley 5-5-2026.JPG te 2026-05-06T05:40:14.956Z Kingman at River Valley 5-5-2026.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fad43ea200899a00e79af6 Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1908.JPG te 2026-05-06T05:40:14.456Z Kingman at River Valley 5-5-1908.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fad43da200899a00e79aed Photos: River Valley baseball falls to Kingman in playoffs te 2026-05-06T05:40:13.937Z Photos: River Valley baseball falls to Kingman in playoffs Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fad204a200899a00e79a2b Kentucky man accused of kidnapping, killing woman and keeping her body under trailer before disposal te 2026-05-06T05:30:44.662Z Kentucky man accused of kidnapping, killing woman and keeping her body under trailer before disposal A Kentucky man is set to go to trial next year after he allegedly abducted and killed a woman, wrapped her body, stored it under his trailer and dumped it on the side of a road seven years ago, according to authorities. Ryan "Todd" Crawley had his trial date set for May 17–28 of next year in connection with the 2019 death of April Arnett, the Scott County Circuit Court said, according to WKYT. He was indicted earlier this year on charges of murder, kidnapping and evidence tampering. Crawley pleaded not guilty to the murder and kidnapping charges after he previously pleaded guilty to evidence tampering and abuse of a corpse. TEEN SUSPECT IN MURDER OF TWO BANK EMPLOYEES IN KENTUCKY LEADS POLICE ON WILD 130 MPH CHASE Crawley has pleaded not guilty to the murder and kidnapping charges, and those charges remain pending. His attorneys have argued that the timing of the new charges — nearly seven years after Arnett’s death — raises questions about the case. Court documents allege Crawley was involved in Arnett’s kidnapping and killing. His lawyers, who have sought to maintain their client’s innocence on the more serious charges, have highlighted that the murder and kidnapping charges were filed nearly seven years after the 2019 incident. On Aug. 17, 2019, at about 9 p.m., Kentucky State Police were notified about a body later identified as Arnett that was found off KY Highway 2328, also known as Old Lexington Road, in Madison County. Police say the discovery was made four days after Arnett’s alleged death in Scott County. Crawley allegedly wrapped up Arnett’s body before storing it under his trailer, court documents say, according to WLEX. Four other people, including the defendant's cousin Ronald Crawley, were charged with helping kidnap Arnett. Authorities said the two Crawleys drove into Madison County over the Old Clays Ferry Bridge with Arnett's body wrapped in a tarp with cinder blocks attached. The pair attempted to toss her body into the water, but it became stuck on a guy wire, at which point the men put Arnett’s body back into the vehicle and dumped it off the side of the road, where she was ultimately found. HOUSTON RESTAURATEUR SUSPECTED OF KILLING PREGNANT WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN BEFORE TAKING HIS OWN LIFE Ronald Crawley was arrested in Oregon in 2019 after allegedly fleeing to the state. Arnett was a mother of three, according to her obituary, which said she "will forever be known for her big heart and infectious smile." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fac422a200899a00e79775 'We were kept out': FBI director accuses Pima County sheriff of sidelining agency in Nancy Guthrie investigation te 2026-05-06T04:31:30.604Z 'We were kept out': FBI director accuses Pima County sheriff of sidelining agency in Nancy Guthrie investigation The Pima County sheriff challenged FBI Director Kash Patel's claims of delayed cooperation in the Nancy Guthrie investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fac3dfa200899a00e7972d Illinois State Police to Investigate Fatal ICE Shooting te 2026-05-06T04:30:23.920Z Illinois State Police to Investigate Fatal ICE Shooting Officials said they were examining the shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez last summer during a Chicago-area crackdown on illegal immigration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fab855a200899a00e794fe Self-described 'healer' accused of sexual assault extradited from Nigeria to Arizona, police say te 2026-05-06T03:41:09.462Z Self-described 'healer' accused of sexual assault extradited from Nigeria to Arizona, police say Tovar was a self-described "healer" in Arizona who worked out of his home. According to police, several women reported to police that Tovar sexually assaulted them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69faaf04a200899a00e792cc Scalise urges Pritzker to 'look at the man in the mirror' after he blames Trump for political violence te 2026-05-06T03:01:24.785Z Scalise urges Pritzker to 'look at the man in the mirror' after he blames Trump for political violence House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., urged Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to check his own backyard after he blamed President Donald Trump for fostering a climate in which political violence is tolerated. "Governor Pritzker needs to look at the man in the mirror, and that's where it needs to start," Scalise told "Hannity" on Tuesday. "Stop the inciteful rhetoric that he and others like him are using deliberately. They know what they're doing – it needs to stop." Scalise, a victim of political violence himself, shared the blunt message to Pritzker after his remarks in an interview with Politico. "Our leaders set the tone in this country, and I think that the President of the United States has set a tone where political violence is okay. He’s advocated it himself before," Pritzker told the outlet. ILLINOIS GOV CALLS FOR MASS PROTESTS AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN: GOP 'CANNOT KNOW A MOMENT OF PEACE' In 2017, Scalise was shot in the hip during an attack targeting Republican lawmakers during practice in Virginia for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity. His grave injuries left him with no blood pressure and no pulse upon arriving in Washington D.C. via helicopter. Scalise condemned the Illinois governor for using inflammatory rhetoric to describe President Trump, who Scalise noted, has been a target of multiple attempts of political violence. TRUMP CRITICS BLAME PRESIDENT'S RHETORIC FOR WHCA DINNER SHOOTING "Literally days into Donald Trump's second term, he was comparing the president to Hitler and to Nazis, and he does this over and over again. He said, Republicans, remember that, Republicans cannot know a moment of peace. What does he mean by that?" Scalise said. Pritzker’s remarks come days after a shooter opened fire at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, who in his manifesto outlined his targets as Trump administration officials – except for FBI Director Kash Patel.  "He wants to try to blame Republicans when it's the right that is being attacked by the left over and again," Scalise said. The Illinois governor has repeatedly compared Trump’s governance to that of the Nazis and Adolf Hitler in Germany during World War II. "Many of those attempted assassins on Donald Trump have regurgitated those very same words — ‘Nazi, threat to democracy’—that people like Governor Pritzker used when they tried to kill the president. So they need to stop doing it," Scalise told host Sean Hannity. Scalise went on to argue that Democratic rhetoric is increasingly targeting Republicans, warning that the party’s far-left wing has "taken over" the party. "People need to vote this November because that is the kind of methodology and ideology that wants to take back over. We can't let it happen," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69faaef1a200899a00e792c3 Cameron Brink says being white and blonde gives her a marketing privilege over other WNBA players te 2026-05-06T03:01:05.333Z Cameron Brink says being white and blonde gives her a marketing privilege over other WNBA players This weekend Cameron Brink will begin her third WNBA season. While the Los Angeles Sparks forward rose to stardom for her play on the court, she is also building a growing reputation for her fashion sense off it. Brink’s surge in popularity has raised her profile and opened the door to numerous opportunities in the fashion world. Now, she is sounding the alarm, pushing for more fashion opportunities across the league. In a sit-down with Interview magazine, Brink acknowledged her own success in fashion and social media, she also pointed toward a larger issue surrounding endorsement opportunities. "I’ve tried to be vocal about this and acknowledge there’s such a privilege, marketing-wise, being white and blonde," Brink said. "It does really bother me seeing athletes and players who are consistently putting up crazy stat lines and not being rewarded by brands," she told the outlet. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Brink also shared details about the WNBA’s surge in popularity and how she brands herself and addressed the financial strain that remains a reality for many players, despite the historic raises agreed to in the new collective bargaining agreement. "It’s really hard as a female basketball player to make money outside of our contracts. That’s what we’re fighting for right now. It’s really hard to live a lifestyle, especially in an expensive market like L.A. or New York, on a rookie contract," Brink said. 2026 WNBA ODDS: WHAT WILL BE TORONTO'S NEW MASCOT? When asked about what she believes is most often overlooked in discussions about the league, Brink pointed to the consistent quality the WNBA has produced over nearly three decades. "How consistently good our product has been," Brink replied. "It’s still a really young league, and obviously we’re going through our whole battle with the CBA [Collective Bargaining Agreement]. We’re just trying to get paid what we’re worth. I think people are seeing the W as this new and shiny thing, but for two decades the level of play has been so high. I look up to so many women, like Sheryl Swoopes and Lisa Leslie. They’re famous now, but I wish they had that recognition while they were playing." The Sparks selected Brink with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 draft. She suffered a devastating injury during her rookie season, ultimately appearing in 15 games. She later documented her rehab on social media. The former Stanford basketball standout has also appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and launched the "Straight to Cam" podcast with co-host Sydel Curry-Lee in January 2025. 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/69faaec7a200899a00e79294 Az Legislature heads home for a month as budget shutdown clock ticks down te 2026-05-06T03:00:23.739Z Az Legislature heads home for a month as budget shutdown clock ticks down Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69faac84a200899a00e7922a South Carolina inmate who believes he is immortal cannot be executed due to mental illness, judge rules te 2026-05-06T02:50:44.152Z South Carolina inmate who believes he is immortal cannot be executed due to mental illness, judge rules A South Carolina inmate convicted of killing a state trooper more than 25 years ago cannot be executed due to a mental illness that has him believing he is immortal, a judge ruled. John Richard Wood, 59, lacks the ability to rationally communicate with his lawyers and does not have a rational and factual understanding of his crimes, why he is being punished or the nature of his punishment, Judge Grace Knie found, based on the opinions of three mental health experts, according to WSPA and the South Carolina Daily Gazette. A psychiatrist with the prosecution as well as a psychiatrist and a psychologist with Wood’s legal team all agreed that he failed this two-pronged legal standard for competence to be executed. With this ruling, the judge upheld his attorneys' claim that the debilitating effects of his schizophrenia prevent him from facing the death penalty at this time. SOUTH CAROLINA COURT MOVES FORWARD EXECUTION OF COP KILLER WHO SAYS MOST LAWS ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL Knie’s ruling must be reviewed by the state Supreme Court, which could determine whether to uphold or overturn her decision. The judge said Wood believes that he is immortal, has already died three times on death row and will be resurrected again if the state executes him, citing the mental health experts’ testimony during a hearing in March, the South Carolina Daily Gazette reported. Wood also believes he has already received a pardon from South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. SOUTH CAROLINA DEATH ROW INMATE SAYS JUDGES ARE LED BY SATAN AS COURT WEIGHS IF HE IS COMPETENT FOR EXECUTION The experts have said that while Wood understands why he received the death sentence, he mistakenly believes law enforcement officers were "trying to frame him for a brutal rape." Additionally, Wood believes the judge at his 2002 trial and courtroom personnel were working against him because they were agents of "Beloved Kevin Rudolph," a deity that he thinks is part of a battle to rule the planet, according to the South Carolina Daily Gazette. Wood also believes he was given wings and immortality to win this fight. He is the first inmate on death row in South Carolina found to be not competent to be put to death since the state restarted executions in September 2024 after a 13-year pause because the state was struggling to obtain lethal injection drugs. The state added the firing squad as an execution method during that hiatus. Seven executions have been carried out in the state since capital punishment was resumed, including three men who chose to die by firing squad. Wood was convicted of killing South Carolina State Trooper Eric Nicholson in December 2000 during a traffic stop in Greenville County. Wood shot Nicholson five times during the traffic stop, according to authorities. During a subsequent pursuit, he shot at police and hit one officer in the face with a bullet fragment. Wood was eventually taken into custody after he hijacked a truck. He was sentenced to death in February 2002. He was among death row inmates in line to receive a death warrant after exhausting regular appeals. While his death warrant is paused, Wood's original conviction and sentence still stand. Fox News Digital has reached out to the South Carolina Department of Corrections and Knie’s office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69faaa2ba200899a00e791a3 Bryson DeChambeau was 'completely shocked' by LIV Golf collapse, says he's ready to move to YouTube full time te 2026-05-06T02:40:43.629Z Bryson DeChambeau was 'completely shocked' by LIV Golf collapse, says he's ready to move to YouTube full time The collapse of LIV Golf’s financial backing was sudden and unexpected. After years of support from the Saudi Arabia-backed Public Investment Fund (PIF), in a matter of weeks, rumors spread, followed by confirmation that the PIF would be ending its support of the tour at the end of the 2026 season.  Plenty of questions were raised immediately afterward: what happens to the remaining events on the calendar? Will the players continue to get paid for the rest of the season? Will there be new investors who step up to keep funding the LIV business model in 2027 and beyond?  And of course, what happens to the players?  Some have already said they aren’t interested in returning to the PGA Tour. Others have said they’re not sure what happens next. On Tuesday, Jon Rahm and the DP World Tour resolved their differences, setting him up to return to European events this year. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But there’s no question that the biggest star on LIV is Bryson DeChambeau. DeChambeau is a two-time major champion, won the U.S. Open for a second time in 2024 at Pinehurst, and has raised his profile substantially through his wildly popular and successful YouTube golf channel. He spoke about his future on Tuesday, with an honest assessment of where he sees himself going.  Bryson DeChambeau says he wants to grow his YouTube channel DeChambeau told the media ahead of this weekend’s LIV Golf event at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia that he’d love to focus on YouTube more if LIV does shut down after the year.  "I think, from my perspective, I'd love to grow my YouTube channel three times, maybe even more," DeChambeau said. "I would love to. I'd love to do a bunch of dubbing in different languages, giving the world more reason to watch YouTube. And then I'd love to play tournaments that want me." He also implied that in conversations with the PGA Tour, potential penalties they’ve raised have been "quite unfortunate in my opinion, considering what I could do for them." "The egos need to get dropped," he added. "Everybody needs to come in with a level-headed playing field, with an opportunistic mindset to grow the game of golf. That's why I came over here. That's why I do what I do on YouTube." DeChambeau was up front about his reaction to the news that the PIF was pulling out of the tour moving forward, saying he was "shocked" about the timeline. LIV GOLF CEO SENDS RALLYING MEMO TO STAFF AFTER REPORTS SAUDI FUNDING COULD END AFTER THIS SEASON  "I was completely shocked," he said. "I didn't expect it to happen. A couple months before that, it's like, 'We're here until 2032. We've got financing until 2032,' and so I told everybody, and that's what I was told. "And then, you know, I haven't had any communication. And unfortunately, things are moving on in a different direction. Obviously, they wanted to move on." He was also adamant that the team model LIV uses has been successful, with some of them reaching high levels of valuation. That could be beneficial if both tours pursue a potential merger. "If we have a great business model and they're very interested in combining forces, that's the Kumbaya moment, right?" DeChambeau said. "So, it's our job to come up with a better business plan on the [top company] side. The team franchises, there's enough making profit now to where we could sell them for close to $200 million, and that's not talking about my team either. "I think it requires a little bit of everybody kind of just lowering their guards and all coming together and going, 'OK, what's best for the game of golf?'" He also said that the PGA has plenty to learn from the LIV format, saying that despite people "on the side" who help support them, there are financial issues brewing there too. "There's a few different models," he explained. "Look, the [PGA Tour] isn't doing great either. Let's be honest about the situation. They've got the media. They've got everybody on the side that helps pump it up. But they're reducing field sizes, cutting employees and restructuring their business too." There’s plenty to take from this, first and foremost that getting DeChambeau back should be the PGA Tour’s top priority. He’s arguably the most popular player in golf right now, thanks in large part to his YouTube following, and having him compete against Rory McIlroy or Scottie Scheffler consistently would be must-see TV. Like the 2024 U.S. Open was. There would need to be some form of penalty, sure, but making it too punitive and keeping him out of the PGA would be a tremendous missed opportunity. That said, there’s an argument to be made that "the game" would have been better served by all the top players staying together and pushing for reforms from the PGA Tour internally. Though the counter to that would be that changes may never have been made if not for external competition. DeChambeau’s also unique among star players in that he does have an external outlet with YouTube. There’s little chance of him ever making as much money from his channel as he would from competitive golf, but it does give him more options. Of course, LIV CEO Scott O’Neil might find new investors and keep the tour together. Retaining Bryson would be key for him too.  If this all ends with DeChambeau focusing exclusively on YouTube, it would be a fascinating statement on where the game is headed. That seemed impossible a few weeks ago. But in a sign of how fast the modern world of golf moves, it sure doesn’t now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69faa7bda200899a00e790ed Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced & reckless’ Az GOP budget, calls for more negotiations te 2026-05-06T02:30:21.573Z Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced & reckless’ Az GOP budget, calls for more negotiations Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69faa57ca200899a00e7908c Perez Hilton joins 'Tomi Lahren Is Fearless' and declares cancel culture is now a sport te 2026-05-06T02:20:44.965Z Perez Hilton joins 'Tomi Lahren Is Fearless' and declares cancel culture is now a sport In a striking crossover of media personalities, Perez Hilton joined the latest episode of OutKick's "Tomi Lahren is Fearless" to discuss the cutthroat reality of modern cancel culture. The two found common ground in criticizing digital mobs they say are more interested in destruction than accountability. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Lahren opened the discussion by contrasting today’s climate with the past, noting that traditional PR cleanup has been replaced by a mass horde looking to end lives over minor mistakes. "The cancel culture of today and especially of a few years ago is like cutthroat," Lahren said. "There are people that we still don't have in entertainment life because they made a small slip up and there was like this mass horde of people online that are like, cancel them, end their life, make sure they're bankrupt." 'DUCK DYNASTY' STAR SADIE ROBERTSON HUFF SAYS SHE EXPERIENCED CANCEL CULTURE OVER CONTROVERSIAL TIKTOK VIDEO Lahren emphasized that her stance applies even to her critics. "I personally don't like it," she noted. "Even the people I don't like, I don't believe in cancel culture, unless you're violent. It’s a much different environment now." Hilton, who became a household name for his own brand of celebrity call-outs in the mid-2000s, agreed that the landscape has fundamentally shifted. "I don't believe in cancel culture either," Hilton said. "Nick Cannon says, counsel culture, not cancel culture. I love looking at it that way. But that's if we're assuming that people are being genuine." PUBLIC SHAME IS HAVING A MOMENT AGAIN AND THE COLDPLAY KISS CAM SCANDAL EXPLAINS WHY Hilton argued that most canceling today isn't about social justice but is instead a form of entertainment for the masses. "What I've noticed over the last five to 10 years is that canceling somebody has really become a form of entertainment and a sport," Hilton explained. "People are not trying to hold others accountable for the right reasons. They're just doing it to get their rocks off." Hilton noted that while mid-level figures can be wiped out by a single controversy, the industry’s elite often remain untouched. "There's also a rule that I have, which is, yes, sadly, cancel culture still exists," Hilton asserted. "But if you're an A-lister, you're cancel proof." Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69faa310a200899a00e78ffb Suspect in Colorado Firebombing Attack Will Plead Guilty, Court Records Say te 2026-05-06T02:10:24.700Z Suspect in Colorado Firebombing Attack Will Plead Guilty, Court Records Say Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who was charged in an attack that injured more than a dozen people and killed one, will be sentenced to life in prison, according to court documents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69faa0e1a200899a00e78f76 South African police airlift massive crocodile suspected of eating missing local te 2026-05-06T02:01:05.600Z South African police airlift massive crocodile suspected of eating missing local Authorities in South Africa carried out a high-risk recovery operation over the weekend, airlifting a massive crocodile suspected of eating a local resident. The operation followed last month’s disappearance of a 59-year-old businessman from Gauteng, South African Police Service (SAPS) said. Local media Smile FM identified him as Gabriel Batista, the owner of the Border Country Inn located a short drive from the river. A specialized task force eventually tracked down the reptile Saturday along the Komati River, where it was euthanized and removed from the area, officials reported. Upon examination, they said human remains were discovered in its digestive system. The operation was also captured on camera and has since spread widely on social media, showing personnel hoisting the massive crocodile from the water by helicopter. SOUTH AFRICAN ELEPHANT KILLS TOURIST WHO WAS TRYING TO SAVE CHILDREN AT KRUGER NATIONAL PARK According to the police, the local businessman went missing late last month after his Ford Ranger became stranded at a flooded low-lying river crossing near crocodile-infested waters. State media SABCNews reported that the vehicle was swept away as he attempted to cross the bridge. ALLIGATOR MAULS WOMAN CANOEING AS FLORIDA URGES VACATIONERS TO AVOID DISASTER WITH SAFETY TIPS Following a weeklong search, the team reportedly identified a large crocodile nearby that they believed may have attacked and consumed the victim.  According to officials who monitored the reptile for several days, the reptile appeared to show signs it had recently fed, including prolonged periods of inactivity, South African outlet ENCA said. "During the search, we saw that this particular crocodile was only about 150 meters away from where the person had washed off the bridge. This crocodile stayed there the whole time. When the helicopter went over it, it wouldn’t move away," SAPS Captain Johan "Pottie" Potgieter said. "We know from experience that if crocodiles have had a big meal, they’re not very active, and need to lie in the sun for their digestive system to start working." After authorities euthanized the animal with the necessary permissions, Potgieter operated under "extremely dangerous conditions," being lowered from a helicopter into crocodile-infested waters.  It was then secured with a rope, hoisted from the water, and airlifted away, SAPS said. During the examination, officials reportedly discovered human remains, as well as six pairs of sandals inside the animal’s stomach, SABC News reported. The remains have been submitted for DNA testing to confirm the victim’s identity.  It remains unclear whether the shoes are linked to any missing residents or villagers in the area. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69faa0b9a200899a00e78f64 Trump Gets Payback on Indiana Republicans: 5 Takeaways te 2026-05-06T02:00:25.667Z Trump Gets Payback on Indiana Republicans: 5 Takeaways The president helped unseat most of the state lawmakers he targeted after they rebuffed his call to draw new House maps to help Republicans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9eafa200899a00e78ee9 Three suspected narco-terrorists killed in US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific te 2026-05-06T01:51:43.865Z Three suspected narco-terrorists killed in US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said Tuesday that the U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three suspected narco-terrorists. The strike, which was conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear at the direction of Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, targeted a vessel that was operating along known narco-trafficking corridors and engaged in narco-trafficking activity.  No U.S. service members were injured in the operation, according to SOUTHCOM. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," the command wrote on X. "Three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed." US MILITARY KILLS 3 IN LATEST STRIKE ON A SUSPECTED DRUG VESSEL IN THE PACIFIC SOUTHCOM did not immediately release further information about those killed. The U.S. military has carried out numerous strikes in recent months on suspected drug-smuggling vessels as part of a broader campaign to dismantle cartel-linked trafficking operations. The announcement comes a day after SOUTHCOM said it conducted a similar strike in the Caribbean on Monday, killing two suspected drug traffickers. US KILLS 2 MORE SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKERS IN BOAT STRIKE Earlier, on April 24, SOUTHCOM carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two suspected narco-terrorists. That strike followed less than a week after SOUTHCOM said it conducted an operation in the Caribbean, killing three suspected narco-terrorists. US MILITARY LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER AUTONOMOUS WARFARE COMMAND TO DEPLOY UNMANNED SYSTEMS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA SOUTHCOM is responsible for military operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean, including counter-narcotics missions aimed at disrupting drug trafficking networks that threaten U.S. interests. The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with cartels often using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the U.S. and Central America. Fox News Digital's Bradford Betz, Michael Sinkewicz, Alex Nitzberg and Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9e88a200899a00e78ed9 Ex-ICE Deputy Falls Short in Republican House Primary in Ohio te 2026-05-06T01:51:04.148Z Ex-ICE Deputy Falls Short in Republican House Primary in Ohio Madison Sheahan, whose candidacy promised to test how general-election voters viewed President Trump’s immigration agenda, lost to a rival who billed himself as a “MAGA Republican.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9e74a200899a00e78ed0 U.S. Military Strikes Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3 te 2026-05-06T01:50:44.681Z U.S. Military Strikes Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3 The attack was the second in two days, and the latest in an ongoing campaign against people the United States says are engaged in drug smuggling at sea. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9e5ea200899a00e78ea5 Pima prosecutors expanding work on native missing persons cases, restorative justice te 2026-05-06T01:50:22.528Z Pima prosecutors expanding work on native missing persons cases, restorative justice Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9c1ba200899a00e78e27 Jaylen Brown sounds like a 'sore loser' after blaming Embiid for Celtics' collapse te 2026-05-06T01:40:43.610Z Jaylen Brown sounds like a 'sore loser' after blaming Embiid for Celtics' collapse The lights were too bright for the Boston Celtics, and one of their All-Stars started pointing fingers everywhere but at himself. After Boston blew a 3-1 series lead to Philadelphia, Jaylen Brown went from calling out Sixers center Joel Embiid to taking aim at the media over dumb comments he made on a postgame livestream. 76ERS' JOEL EMBIID FACES 'FLOPPING' ACCUSATIONS AFTER PHILLY'S GAME 7 OVER CELTICS Brown labeled Embiid a "flopper," suggesting he duped both officials and coverage of the series. As his comments gained traction for name-dropping Embiid, Brown took to X to deflect. "Clickbait is like flopping for the media, exaggerating contact. Y’all be safe out here," he wrote. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Most embarrassingly, the remarks came after Boston failed to close the series in three chances, including a Game 7 at home against a 76ers team that played half the matchup without its MVP. The critics came out to drag Brown, including former teammate Jeff Teague, who pushed back on "The Rich Eisen Show". "I think that’s a sore loser," Teague admitted. "You were up 3–1. You had enough opportunity to win a game and take over." Brown also raised eyebrows by calling the season his "favorite year," a comment that landed poorly after a first-round exit. Stephen A. Smith seized on that point on ESPN’s First Take. "You get paid over $300 million. You were up 3-1. Did you say anything then? No," Smith said. "That is not why the Celtics lost... they played dumb basketball down the stretch." Brown was definitely part of Boston's demise. In the closing minutes of Game 7, Boston settled for six straight three-point attempts instead of attacking the rim. Kendrick Perkins summed it up on the Road Trippin’ podcast, saying the 76ers "walked into your m**********g crib, shoes all muddy, and kicked their feet up on your coffee table." Brown’s criticism of Embiid and the media now sits alongside a series where Boston had three chances to advance, and failed every time. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa99c7a200899a00e78dc0 Police confirm suicide in death of Storage Wars’ host te 2026-05-06T01:30:47.486Z Police confirm suicide in death of Storage Wars’ host A Lake Havasu City television personality was found dead in his home two weeks ago, with investigators citing the cause as a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Now police have confirmed that Darrell Sheets - a former co-host of AMC Network’s “Storage… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9780a200899a00e78d12 Trump marks Cinco de Mayo with ‘NICE’ post, echoing past viral taco bowl moment te 2026-05-06T01:21:04.689Z Trump marks Cinco de Mayo with ‘NICE’ post, echoing past viral taco bowl moment President Donald Trump marked Cinco de Mayo on Monday with a new Truth Social post featuring a stylized "NICE" graphic — a play on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. The post adds to a string of Cinco de Mayo messages from Trump that have repeatedly drawn attention online, including his widely shared 2016 taco bowl post that resurfaces nearly every year around the holiday. Trump has frequently used the holiday to share posts blending humor, politics and immigration messaging; and had already publicly embraced the "NICE" branding concept ahead of Tuesday’s post. The image shared Tuesday featured an eagle-and-shield design above the word "NICE," styled similarly to federal law enforcement branding and appearing to reference ICE. TRUMP VOWS NOT TO HELP BLUE CITIES WITH RIOTS, INSTRUCTS ICE AND BORDER PATROL TO PROTECT FEDERAL PROPERTY Trump endorsed the idea of rebranding ICE as "NICE" in a late April Truth Social post, writing: "GREAT IDEA!!! DO IT." The phrase originated from a social media suggestion that Trump later amplified online. The latest post also brought renewed attention to Trump’s most recognizable Cinco de Mayo moment. HERE ARE 5 OF GUY FIERI'S FAVORITE TACO SPOTS ACROSS AMERICA AHEAD OF CINCO DE MAYO In 2016, then-candidate Trump posted a photo of himself eating a taco bowl at Trump Tower alongside the caption: "Happy #CincoDeMayo! The best taco bowls are made in Trump Tower Grill. I love Hispanics!" The post quickly went viral and has continued resurfacing online in the years since. The image showed Trump seated at a desk with a taco bowl in front of him, giving a thumbs up as he posed for the camera. DNC TACO TRUCK STUNT TROLLING TRUMP BACKFIRES ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH VANCE, GOP: 'CAN'T FIX STUPID' Last year, Trump reshared the taco bowl post and wrote: "This was so wonderful, 9 years ago today!" The post continues to go viral online as users revisit the original taco bowl image each year on the holiday. One user posted an image of the president's original 2016 taco bowl post, writing, "Cinco de Trumpo." Another commenter wrote, "such a classic," and another quipped, "maybe the greatest tweet of all time." Trump’s original taco bowl post remains one of the most recognizable Cinco de Mayo moments of the social media era. The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9755a200899a00e78cda TUSD to detail plan for enhanced ASDB partnership as campus closure nears te 2026-05-06T01:20:21.043Z TUSD to detail plan for enhanced ASDB partnership as campus closure nears When the president of the Arizona Association of the Deaf came to the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board meeting last week to speak on behalf of students with disabilities set to join the district — she had to find her own interpreter to do it.  Katie Sienko spoke in American Sign Language and recruited a friend to interpret as she addressed the board on the issue of incorporating students from the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind into the district next school year. “I feel to show up here with no interpreter, in a room of hearing people who don’t know Sign, asking a friend to interpret for me, how does that make us feel comfortable,” Sienko said. “That the deaf and hard-of-hearing students that will go to your schools will not feel isolated.” Although TUSD and ASDB have worked together for years, their alliance is more vital and delicate heading into next school year when some students will switch from ASDB to TUSD schools. The incorporation of the ASDB students at the cooperative sites of Pueblo High School and Morgan Maxwell K-8 comes as ASDB prepares to close its 56-acre campus on the west side and move some deaf and hard-of-hearing students to Oro Valley on July 1. The move forces many students, including those who are blind or low vision and those boarding at ASDB, to find a different school. Last week’s meeting aimed to address a plan for bringing in new TUSD students — including the model, site modifications, services, providers and $815,000 in funding.  “From what I have seen, at its core, this model does not introduce new services. It reorganizes existing ones. What I see is a centralized, site-based approach with limited dedicated space and a shared service structure. While this may increase coordination, it does not, by itself, create a specialized educational environment,” Sienko told Arizona Luminaria via email. That dedicated atmosphere and access is key, Sienko said. Her own experience is an example: She requested an interpreter four days before the meeting, but the district requires 10 days advance notice. It got an interpreter but that person cited a conflict of interest and dropped out just before the meeting. “For Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, and DeafBlind students, access is not simply about receiving services. It is about full access to language, communication, and incidental learning throughout the entire school day,” she said. “That requires more than providers rotating in and out. It requires an environment intentionally designed to support those needs. “This proposal does not clearly define how that will be achieved,” said Sienko, who is also a former ASDB board member. The current proposed TUSD budget includes $515,222 for additional staffing costs, plus an estimated $300,000 for capital costs related to assistive technology, instructional materials and necessary building renovations, the TUSD agenda item read. The agenda included an addendum to the existing agreement the two districts have with each other regarding instruction and support that was approved by the board in 2023 and expires in January 2028. But after Sienko addressed the board, the plan review and vote were moved to the May 12 board meeting, so services, like interpreters, could be present for a clear discussion. At least three TUSD board members approached Sienko during a meeting break to apologize for the absence of an interpreter and hear her concerns. “This is the first time that we’ve had a member of the deaf community come and address the board,” said board member Natalie Luna Rose. “But I do apologize for not having an ASL interpreter. Now that we are going to be working with students from ASDB, we will make sure there’s an interpreter here at every board meeting.” Luna Rose also addressed the access issue at the end of the meeting, reminding the audience that ASL interpreters are needed and require breaks every 15 minutes. “It’s a really taxing job. And also, if we can look into making sure that we’ve got CART, which is communication, access, real, time translation so there’s a screen with translation. These are things we’re going to have to think about as we’re getting into this agreement with ASDB,” she said. Sienko felt heard by TUSD board members, she said, and appreciated the shared values around supporting students and staff. “That kind of engagement matters. It shows there is a shared commitment to doing right by the community,” Sienko said. “At the same time, we still have a long way to go. “These next two weeks are really about moving from general support to specific clarity. It’s an opportunity to take a closer look at what this model actually delivers for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, and DeafBlind students, not just in theory, but in practice. “For our community, this isn’t just about services. It’s about access to communication, identity, and belonging in the classroom,” she said. The number of new students with disabilities will be available next week after the plan’s public discussion, TUSD told Arizona Luminaria. “Students who will be placed at Morgan Maxwell and Pueblo High School will receive a higher level of support through daily instruction from a teacher of the visually impaired, orientation and mobility services, and access to braille and enlarged print,” TUSD spokesperson Karla Escamilla told Arizona Luminaria last month.  “These sites were selected based on the capacity to accommodate students’ needs and an enthusiasm to support visual, cultural, and individual student needs,” she said.  ASDB says it supports more than 900 students with its itinerant services: American Sign Language interpreters who typically travel to different sites and work with students.  The school has a few weeks left at its campus built in 1912. This school year, it has 115 students in grades K-12, and about 30 of those learners are blind. The campus move is prompted by a $3 million deficit, lack of federal and state funds, declining birth rates resulting in lower enrollment, more complicated student needs, and deteriorating buildings and infrastructure, said ASDB Superintendent Annette Reichman. In addition to the Oro Valley move, over the last five months, the ASDB school Board of Directors has voted to lay off about 60 workers at its campuses and shift to a new teaching salary pay schedule. In 2026, three board members have resigned, the most recent was Earl Terry on April 14. Due to the lack of a quorum, board President Brittany Buchanan canceled the monthly meeting, set for May 7 in Phoenix. The next one is July 9. The Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions is actively soliciting applications for board vacancies, said ASDB’s Maria Murphy, director of government policy and relations. The post TUSD to detail plan for enhanced ASDB partnership as campus closure nears appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9565a200899a00e78c94 Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget te 2026-05-06T01:12:05.968Z Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget Key Points: Hobbs vetoed the $17.9 billion Republican budget, calling it unworkable The deadlock centers on federal tax conformity and Proposition 123 With the Legislature recessing until June, a resolution could be far off Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the $17.9 billion budget proposal crafted by legislative Republicans, calling it “unbalanced and reckless.” The governor’s veto caps off a nearly two month-long budget battle that began on March 20 when Hobbs, a Democrat, called off negotiations after Republicans in the Legislature signalled an unwillingness to extend the education funding measure Proposition 123. Hobbs urged Republicans to publicly produce a budget plan and instituted a bill moratorium on April 13 to pressure them into doing so.  In a veto letter sent to the Legislature on May 5, Hobbs said the Republican proposal would bring “Washington-style chaos and dysfunction to Arizona’s budget.” “With it, Arizona would default on our debt obligations, endanger vulnerable children, slash critical public safety funding, and pay for tax breaks to billionaires, data centers and special interests by kicking Arizonans off their healthcare and taking food off their tables,” Hobbs wrote.  The May 5 budget veto marks the fourth time the governor has rejected a Republican-backed budget plan since taking office in 2023. During her first year in office, Hobbs vetoed a “skinny budget” sent to her early in the 2023 session and in 2025 she rejected two separate budget packages backed by House Republicans.  This time around, the battle hinges on declining state revenues, conformity to federal tax cuts and Prop. 123.  In January, Hobbs proposed a budget plan that relied on creating new revenue streams to address federal funding and tax cuts as well as lower than forecasted state revenue numbers. The Governor’s Office suggested creating a new short-term rental fee, a data center water user fee, and a tiered event wagering fee in order to avoid making significant cuts to state agencies and pay for partial federal tax conformity. Hobbs also proposed keeping the nearly $300 million Prop. 123 backfill the Legislature approved last year after the measure expired while also sending an extension measure to the ballot in November.  Republicans lambasted Hobbs for attempting to balance the budget using nonexistent revenue streams and a tenuous Prop. 123 extension that could be rejected by voters. On April 27, Republican leadership unveiled a slightly cheaper budget proposal that cut nearly every agency budget by 5% in order to fund full federal tax conformity.  Hobbs’ office criticized the Republican proposal for sweeping funding from agencies indiscriminately, rather than working alongside agency directors to determine where cuts could be made without impacting state services. The governor also took issue with the plan’s attempt to implement new eligibility requirements for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program without giving agencies funding to carry out those changes. Both the Governor’s Office and Republican leaders say they are willing to return to the negotiating table and hash out the differences between their competing budget proposals, but at this point neither side seems willing to blink first.  After transmitting the budget to the governor, the House voted to adjourn until June 1, while the Senate plans to meet again on May 11 before taking the rest of the month off. Democrats in the House voted against the nearly month-long break. But House Speaker Steve Montenegro defended it while speaking on the floor on May 5, noting that with Hobbs’ bill moratorium still in effect and budget negotiations at a standstill, there isn’t much work for the Legislature to do. “We have completed our job to where we need to right now,” Montenegro said. “We need the governor to come back to the table, to stop being missing in action … We will be ready to have conversations so we can provide a budget for Arizona.” The post Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9551a200899a00e78c84 Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget, calls for negotiations to resume te 2026-05-06T01:11:45.465Z Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget, calls for negotiations to resume (Photo via iStock / Getty Images Plus) Arizona’s Democratic governor on Tuesday vetoed a Republican budget plan after it passed both chambers of the state legislature on party line votes, saying it would bring “chaos and dysfunction” to the Grand Canyon State.  Republicans, who have a majority in both chambers, introduced their $17.9 billion budget plan on April 23 and quickly put it up for a vote. It passed the Arizona House of Representatives April 29 and the Arizona Senate on May 4.  The Arizona House of Representatives sent the budget to Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday, and she swiftly vetoed it, as expected.  “This budget is unbalanced and reckless. With it, Arizona would default on our debt obligations, endanger vulnerable children, slash critical public safety funding, and pay for tax breaks to billionaires, data centers and special interests by kicking Arizonans off their healthcare and taking food off their tables,” Hobbs said in a written statement. “Arizonans cannot afford chaotic and dysfunctional Washington-style budgeting in our state government.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The GOP budget “has a long list of problems,” Hobbs said, including more than $600 million in tax cuts for the wealthy and data centers while at the same time kicking an estimated 200,000 Arizonans off of Medicaid and food aid. “While forcing devastating cuts on Arizonans, the legislature has refused to sweep their own $28 million slush fund, including $6 million that may be used to replace their carpets, upgrade their media studio, and renovate their offices,” the governor said.  She called on Republican lawmakers to negotiate a spending plan with her.  “Let’s get back to the negotiating table and get serious about delivering for Arizonans. I am ready when you are,” Hobbs said. When exactly that might happen is unclear: Lawmakers on Tuesday adjourned for the remainder of May and won’t return to work until June 1.  Republicans touted the $500 million in tax cuts in their budget plan, which conforms with many of the changes made at the federal level by President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” as well as the continuation of existing funding for K-12 education and public safety.  It would sweep money from numerous funds and make 5% cuts to most state agencies to pay for the tax cuts, as well as increase the portion that state employees contribute to their health insurance by 20% over the next three years.  Democrats criticized the Republican budget for its cuts to state government, as well as its increased restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, and for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the state’s Medicaid program.  But Democrats mostly focused on the Republican tax cuts that they said would benefit the wealthy, describing the Republican budget as “corporations first, Arizonans last.”  The Republican budget maintains tax incentives for the data centers needed for generative artificial intelligence, but cuts tax breaks for renewable energy providers.  Hobbs’s budget proposal includes about $800 million more in spending than the Republican plan, and would cut data center tax breaks and tax lucrative sports betting operations at a higher rate.  Republicans had plenty of their own criticism for Hobbs’s budget plan, when she unveiled it in January. They panned her proposal for relying on money that the state might not ever receive.  That includes $300 million in Proposition 123 funding for K-12 education that would need to be approved by voters in November and more than $760 million from the federal government to reimburse the state for its work securing the border that could go to other states.  Voters approved Prop. 123 in 2016, to increase the amount of money set aside from the state’s land trust for public schools. After Prop. 123 expired, the legislature voted to use the general fund to backfill the lost $300 million.  Hobbs walked away from budget negotiations more than a month ago after Republicans said that sending an extension of Prop. 123 to voters this year was off the table. If voters approved it, the continuation of the proposition would alleviate the state’s budget woes for this year, according to the governor’s budget staff.  House Minority Leader Oscar De Los Santos urged his GOP colleagues to begin working with Hobbs immediately to hammer out a budget deal now that their partisan spending package has been vetoed. “We must stay here and pass a budget to make life affordable for Arizona who are struggling to stay afloat with Donald Trump’s economic chaos and failing presidency,” he said in a written statement. Following the veto, legislative Republicans and Democrats, alongside Hobbs, will have to work together to create a negotiated budget that can pass both chambers with bipartisan support and get a signature from Hobbs by the June 30 deadline.  Democrats have said they can get behind some pieces of the Republican budget, including middle class tax cuts, funding for free school lunches, no taxes on tips and child care tax credits. 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SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa953ba200899a00e78c63 California bill would let illegal immigrant professors keep teaching US students remotely te 2026-05-06T01:11:23.953Z California bill would let illegal immigrant professors keep teaching US students remotely A new bill from a California state lawmaker would let illegal immigrant professors who get deported continue to teach students remotely.  The recently introduced bill by Assemblymember Mike Gipson, a Democrat who represents Los Angeles, would allow professors who came into the country illegally and who get deported the ability to have what the bill calls a "remote teaching arrangement."  According to the bill, this is "an arrangement that allows a deported or detained faculty member to perform, to the extent possible, their instruction and professional duties through distance education or other remote modalities offered by the community college district."  CAL STATE LA LETS PROFESSORS MOVE CLASSES ONLINE DUE TO STUDENT FEARS OVER ICE IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT It would "require a community college district to allow its faculty who departed the United States on or after January 1, 2027, for a specified reason, including, among others, due to immigration enforcement actions by the Department of Homeland Security, and who was teaching for the community college district at the time of departure to perform their instruction and professional duties through distance education or other remote modalities offered by the community college district, as provided." A post from the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges (FACCC), shared by Gipson in April supporting his bill, said that the legislation "protects student learning by ensuring instructional continuity when community college faculty are impacted by immigration enforcement." It added that the bill "allows affected faculty to continue teaching remotely, preventing sudden course disruptions and keeping students on track." KID CUDI BOOTS MIA FROM TOUR AFTER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT COMMENTS SPARK BACKLASH The Institute for Immigration Research at George Mason University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences estimates that of the approximately 8.1 million teachers in the country, about 857,200 are immigrant teachers, and nearly half of those are post secondary teachers, or college professors.  Fox News Digital reached out to Gipson for comment, but he declined.  FEDS ADMIT FAILURE TO DISCLOSE MURDER WARRANT TO JUDGE WHO ORDERED RELEASE OF DOMINICAN MIGRANT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9514a200899a00e78c56 Trump Posts Meme of Top Democrats in Sombreros te 2026-05-06T01:10:44.655Z Trump Posts Meme of Top Democrats in Sombreros The fake image of Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York and Senator Chuck Schumer of New York was similar to a post from September that was widely denounced as racist. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9500a200899a00e78c4c White House Insists Iran War Is Over, Even While Missiles Fly te 2026-05-06T01:10:24.690Z White House Insists Iran War Is Over, Even While Missiles Fly The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa92cea200899a00e78bc7 Most Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Indiana Incumbents Who Bucked Trump te 2026-05-06T01:01:02.898Z Most Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Indiana Incumbents Who Bucked Trump President Trump endorsed primary opponents against seven Republican lawmakers who opposed his redistricting push. At least four of the Trump-backed candidates have won their races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa92bba200899a00e78bbe Trump Posts Meme of Top Democrats in Sombreros te 2026-05-06T01:00:43.480Z Trump Posts Meme of Top Democrats in Sombreros The fake image of Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York and Senator Chuck Schumer of New York was similar to a post from September that was widely denounced as racist. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa92a8a200899a00e78bb5 A Protest Atop a Bridge Grabs Washington’s Attention te 2026-05-06T01:00:24.024Z A Protest Atop a Bridge Grabs Washington’s Attention For five days, a 45-year-old former jeweler has camped on top of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, drawing a mix of support, disapproval and concern. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa909da200899a00e78b4e Zelenskyy blasts ‘absolute cynicism’ as deadly Russian barrage hits Ukraine before planned ceasefire te 2026-05-06T00:51:41.786Z Zelenskyy blasts ‘absolute cynicism’ as deadly Russian barrage hits Ukraine before planned ceasefire Russian drone and missile strikes on Tuesday killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 across Ukraine, just hours before Kyiv had planned a ceasefire and days ahead of a pause announced by Moscow. Glide bombs struck the Ukrainian cities of Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring 45. Overnight attacks left five people dead and 39 wounded, according to The Associated Press. "Absolute cynicism — to demand silence for holding propagandistic celebrations and then deliver such missile and drone strikes on all the days leading up to it," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X. RUSSIA BUILT GLOBAL RECRUITMENT PIPELINE TARGETING VULNERABLE MIGRANTS FOR UKRAINE WAR: REPORT Zelenskyy added that Russia could end the war at any time. "Every day, Russia could cease fire, and that would stop the war and our responses. Peace is needed, and real steps are required for it. Ukraine will act in kind," he said. Russia’s Defense Ministry previously said it would impose a unilateral ceasefire on Friday and Saturday for Victory Day, but warned it would retaliate if Ukraine disrupts events, The Associated Press reported. RUSSIAN MISSILES AND DRONES BOMBARD UKRAINE IN HOURSLONG ATTACK, KILLING AT LEAST 16 The United Nations welcomed the moves, with Secretary-General António Guterres urging a full ceasefire. Guterres called for "a full, immediate, unconditional and lasting ceasefire, leading to a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace, in line with the U.N. Charter, international law and relevant U.N. resolutions," The Associated Press reported. Victory Day, observed each year on May 9 in Russia, marks the Allied victory over Nazi Germany. EXAMINING NATO: INSIDE THE ‘COMMITMENT GAP’ AS US CARRIES ALLIANCE DETERRENCE Russia has previously announced short holiday truces — most recently for Orthodox Easter — but they have failed to hold amid persistent mistrust between the two countries. During that ceasefire, Ukraine’s military reported more than 2,200 violations, including shelling, assaults and drone activity.  Russia’s Defense Ministry, in turn, accused Ukrainian forces of nearly 2,000 breaches, including strikes in border regions that it said injured civilians. Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9089a200899a00e78b45 Family makes terrifying discovery in basement following growing suspicions te 2026-05-06T00:51:21.904Z Family makes terrifying discovery in basement following growing suspicions A Harding University professor and his family in Arkansas discovered a stranger had been living in their basement after noticing items mysteriously going missing from their home. Dutch Hoggatt said in an interview with KTHV that he first suspected something was off when he noticed a pair of shoes he normally leaves near the home’s back door were gone. "I asked my wife if she had thrown them away, and she had not," he told the outlet. "Over time, we noticed that chairs had been moved around in the house. We noticed that some of our food was missing." Authorities later identified the man as Preston Landis, who had been secretly living inside the home for several days, moving from a crawl space into the basement before the family discovered him. SQUATTER TURNS COUPLE'S DREAM HOME PURCHASE INTO NIGHTMARE Hoggatt and his wife then told their daughter and son-in-law, Cherisee and Mark Gregory. "I think they thought they were both going crazy. And I’m like, 'That doesn’t happen at the same time suddenly,'" Cherisee Gregory said. On April 29, the family began searching the house while Dutch Hoggatt was at church, when his wife, Sharon Hoggatt, entered a storage closet beneath the basement stairs. KANSAS BABYSITTER COMES FACE TO FACE WITH REAL LIFE 'MONSTER' UNDER THE BED "She went further into the closet, and that’s when I saw her eyes get really big. She starts to back out and says, 'There’s someone in there. I see their leg or their jeans or something,'" Mark Gregory said.  Mark went downstairs to see for himself what was happening as the person in the closet remained silent. "When I get in the closet, I yell at the guy to come out," he told KTHV. "I have a baseball bat in one hand. I start hitting the door, or the frame, kind of just to scare him a little bit. And he finally says, 'OK, I’m coming.'" GET OFF MY LAWN! 5 TIMES SQUATTERS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF UNWITTING HOMEOWNERS IN 2024 The man, later identified as Landis, told the family he was homeless and stepped out as deputies from the White County Sheriff’s Office arrived to arrest him. According to authorities, Landis first arrived on April 27, living in the Hoggatts’ crawl space before moving to the basement the next day, April 28, where he created a makeshift bed in a supply closet. The sheriff’s office charged him with residential burglary and theft of property, with his bond set at $15,000. The White County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The family emphasized that nothing was stolen from their home, and that they felt bad for Landis. "We’re not angry at this man," Dutch said. "I feel sorry for the man. I’m glad we figured out there was somebody living in the house because this could have gone on for much longer than it did." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9076a200899a00e78b3c Toronto Maple Leafs defy slim odds to win the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery te 2026-05-06T00:51:02.290Z Toronto Maple Leafs defy slim odds to win the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery The Toronto Maple Leafs caught a franchise-changing break on Tuesday, defying the odds to jump from fifth to the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery. Coming into the selection ceremony with just an 8.5 percent chance, Toronto vaulted past multiple teams to nab the top selection, which hasn't happened since 2016. The outcome gives Toronto a rare opportunity to add a blue-chip asset without sacrificing current roster pieces. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! This stroke of luck follows a disastrous regular season in which the Maple Leafs finished 32-36-14, placing eighth in the Atlantic Division, which marked a 30-point drop from the previous year and led to their first missed postseason since 2016. The season was defined by turmoil, including a season-ending injury to captain Auston Matthews and 299 goals allowed, one of the league’s worst defensive marks. The focus now turns to projected top pick Gavin McKenna. The dynamic Penn State left wing finished second in the NCAA in points per game. For a team that has struggled with depth scoring and cap constraints, drafting a player of McKenna’s caliber signals a clear path to strengthening the roster for the long term. TOP NHL PROSPECT GAVIN MCKENNA CHARGED WITH ASSAULT IN DOWNTOWN PENN STATE INCIDENT, COURT DOCUMENT SHOWS The lottery result also pulled Toronto away from a potential asset-management misstep tied to previous trades. By staying within the top five, the Maple Leafs triggered the protection clause on the first-round pick sent to the Boston Bruins in the Brandon Carlo deal. Had the pick slipped outside that range, it would have gone to a division rival. Instead, Toronto keeps the No. 1 selection. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa9062a200899a00e78b33 Conan O'Brien, Zach Galifianakis say it's a 'misconception' that comedy shows only target conservatives te 2026-05-06T00:50:42.394Z Conan O'Brien, Zach Galifianakis say it's a 'misconception' that comedy shows only target conservatives There may never be a less self-aware conversation than the one recently had between comedians Conan O’Brien and Zach Galifianakis. It’s no secret that many comedy shows and the entertainment industry at large have one specific demographic they prefer to make fun of: the political right. The sheer number of supposedly "funny" shows based on that preference, from "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," to "Late Night with Seth Meyers," to "The Daily Show," or "Saturday Night Live!" and "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," is staggering. That’s just a small sample of how many left-wing comics have made politics the center of their shows. And they have just one target for the vast majority of their jokes: the right and more specifically, President Donald Trump.  Criticizing or joking about Trump has become an entire career for several ostensible "comedians." But if you ask Conan O’Brien and Zach Galianakis, the "media" doesn’t want to just make fun of conservatives. Seriously.  Zach Galifianakis, Conan O’Brien take turns patting themselves on the back When discussing Galifianakis’ show "Between Two Ferns," O’Brien brought up his interviews with prominent politicians like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. They both agreed that those interviews showed how comedians are supposed to handle politicians, by making them uncomfortable and poking fun at their vulnerabilities.  "Podcasters that have had the president on now, they don’t do their court jester…they don’t do it. They just suck up to him," Galifianakis said. "So the comedians that are podcasters that have had Trump on, they’re not doing their job. COMEDIAN JIM GAFFIGAN REGRETS TRUMP SUPPORTERS THINKING HE WAS ATTACKING THEM: THEY 'WILL NEVER FORGIVE ME' "That’s not the job of a comedian, you are to challenge, you are to make uncomfortable. You are not to sit there and fake laugh, that is not the job of the court jester. Period." He continued by saying he’s more interested in putting comedy above politics. "People were actually, somebody yesterday was talking to me about that, about political influence through comedy and all that stuff. I’m more interested in the comedy first…"  "Me too," O’Brien echoed.  Galifianakis referenced his Hillary Clinton interview on "Between Two Ferns," saying that when they set it up, Clinton’s camp told him he couldn’t bring up her email scandal. He told them they didn’t need to do the interview then, and they folded. O’Brien connected that exchange to politicians or powerful people needing to laugh at themselves to become more relatable.  "I see this all the time, and I’ve seen it for years and years and years and years, people not understanding that if they go to the supposedly vulnerable place, and have a sense of humor about it, it is magical for them," he said. "People see they have a sense of humor, they see that they can take a joke. I mean, nobody walked away from your interview with Obama and thought, ‘wow you really showed him.’ He got to be hilarious, he sat there and entered your world of being intentionally ignorant about who he is and what he does, cutting him off, being insanely rude, and gave it back to you in equal measure. This is a great piece of comedy, and I know it reflects well back on the president." Then, O’Brien related that to Trump, saying that it would be "humanizing" for him to be the target of a joke. "And our current president, would do well to understand that, to understand that if he let himself be the butt of a joke, it’s humanizing." BILL MAHER REVEALS TRUMP WAS 'GRACIOUS AND MEASURED' AT WHITE HOUSE MEETING, SAYS HE'S NOT THE MAN SEEN ON TV "It’s impossible," Galifianakis shot back. "You wouldn’t do it with him, it wouldn’t work." "There’s this misconception that the media just wants to go after conservatives," O’Brien said. "And they don’t understand that everyone benefits when they laugh at themselves. Everyone wins. If you laugh at yourself, it humanizes you." Comedians can't accept what they've become All of this is completely ridiculous.  Of course the media just wants to go after conservatives, it’s all they’ve done for years, if not decades. It’s an absurd denial of reality to suggest otherwise. Galifianakis himself told the Los Angeles Times in 2016 that he had no interest in hosting Trump on "Between Two Ferns" because he’s "mentally challenged." "No. That doesn’t interest me," he explained. "He’s the kind of guy who likes attention — bad attention or good attention. So you’re dealing with a psychosis there that’s a little weird. I wouldn’t have somebody on that’s so mentally challenged. I feel like I’d be taking advantage of him. And you can print that." Ah. So Trump is supposed to humanize himself and become the butt of a joke on a show he’s not allowed to participate in. Galifianakis also said he puts comedy before politics, but was so politically motivated that he had no interest in interviewing Trump. Then there’s Jimmy Kimmel, who recently described Melania Trump as having the "glow of an expectant widow." Is that the type of joke that’s supposed to encourage the president to come on and laugh at himself? That’s just one example, obviously there are many, even worse examples. Not to mention that Trump has appeared on "Saturday Night Live!" several times. He does have a sense of humor, a much better one than Obama or Hillary Clinton, for that matter. That’s not the issue. The issue is that none of these comedians are telling jokes, they’re giving lectures. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Additionally, Colbert, Kimmel and the rest of them almost exclusively have Democrats on for interviews. Republicans are not invited to participate, because those shows want to prioritize a specific political ideology. But they don’t just want to target conservatives, right?  What a huge surprise that just a few weeks ago, Galifianakis was laughing and palling around with Kimmel on his show. And of course, those same "comedians," who had an easy comedic target over the past month, have instead gone curiously quiet. The Eric Swalwell scandal could have provided weeks' worth of material. Just this week, CNN reported that he held meetings at Hooters. Sounds like a perfect setup for a joke, right? You’ll never guess how many jokes Kimmel told about it, but it rhymes with zero. Galifianakis and O’Brien ignore that missed opportunity, while saying comedy is supposed to make powerful people uncomfortable. Just not powerful people who are on the political left. Kimmel in particular, was remarkably hypocritical, telling Michelle Obama in a recent podcast interview that it would be shameful to ignore political stories…then ignored one that made him, his party and his friend look bad.  Galifianakis and O’Brien are simply incapable of admitting their own biases and admitting that they would never joke about Obama or Clinton the way they would about Trump. Or treat them similarly. They would never joke about Kamala Harris in the same way they would about Trump. That’s because they’re Democrats first and comedians second, no matter how hard they try to pretend otherwise. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa8e35a200899a00e78abd LA 2028 Olympics' safety plan relies 'too much on police' and Homeland Security, left-wing activists say te 2026-05-06T00:41:25.338Z LA 2028 Olympics' safety plan relies 'too much on police' and Homeland Security, left-wing activists say Left-wing activists are reportedly frustrated with the upcoming 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles because of the committee's reliance on the police department and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the wake of immigration raids. The Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday that organizations like the Fair Game Coalition and the Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative have spoken out about the organizing committee LA28's safety plan on protecting human rights, which was released last month. "The activists told a Los Angeles City Council committee that LA28 plans to rely too much on police and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, organizations that provoke fear and discord among many Angelenos, especially after a wave of violent immigration raids," the article read. LAPD CHIEF WARNS LOS ANGELES NOT PREPARED TO SECURE 2028 OLYMPICS DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGES The Human Rights Strategy repeatedly emphasized the role of the DHS at what has been designated a "National Special Security Event." "As a result of this designation, DHS and other federal agencies have signaled they will provide significant resources, staff, and technology in support of these Games," the strategy read. "The federal government, with the assistance of appropriate state and local public safety and law enforcement agencies, has the responsibility to coordinate operational security as well as contingency planning to ensure the safety and security of those participating in the Games, attending the Games, and in the communities where Games-related events take place." LA TIMES COLUMNIST BEGS LOS ANGELES TO PULL OUT OF HOSTING THE 2028 OLYMPICS BECAUSE OF TRUMP'S INVOLVEMENT The LA Times spoke to Martin Barrera from the Fair Game Coalition who "expressed dismay" over DHS involvement because of its connections to raids "that arrested scores of migrant workers." "This plan fails to protect those most at risk," Barrera said. The report also noted that "several left-leaning political groups have been applying increasing pressure on LA28" before the safety plan's release after the board added former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Trump's former chief of staff, Reince Priebus. TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ESTABLISHING TASK FORCE FOR 2028 OLYMPIC GAMES IN LOS ANGELES "They previously called for the resignation of LA28 Chair Casey Wasserman, faulting him for bringing several allies of President Trump onto the organization’s board," the article read. Wasserman has been criticized more recently for his name appearing in the Epstein files as well as documents showing that he had a flirtatious exchange with close Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Though he announced he would be selling his talent agency following the backlash, Wasserman maintained his position at LA28. Fox News Digital reached out to LA28 for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa8df5a200899a00e78a8e Tucson debate el calor mortal en reunión comunitaria te 2026-05-06T00:40:21.380Z Tucson debate el calor mortal en reunión comunitaria Leer en inglés Cuando Tucson registró su primera temperatura de tres dígitos en marzo, la lectura más temprana de este tipo en la historia de Arizona, no fue solo un hito meteorológico. Fue una advertencia. El 31 de marzo, cientos de residentes, funcionarios de salud pública y líderes electos se congregaron en el Centro Recreativo Donna Liggins para exigir respuestas sobre lo que depara el futuro. La sala, abarrotada, reflejaba la frustración que sienten muchos habitantes de Tucson ante el aumento de las tarifas de los servicios públicos y el papel de la industria de los combustibles fósiles en el agravamiento del calor extremo. Más de una docena de organizaciones enviaron representantes, cuyos oradores describieron cómo el aumento de las temperaturas está afectando a sus comunidades de diversas maneras. Entre los asistentes se encontraban la alcaldesa de Tucson, Regina Romero, la concejala del Distrito 1 y vicealcaldesa, Lane Santa Cruz, la concejala del Distrito 6, Miranda Schubert, la concejal del Distrito 3, Kevin Dahl, y la congresista Adelita Grijalva. En 2024, la ciudad de Tucson adoptó una Hoja de Ruta de Acción contra el Calor con el fin de informar y proteger a los residentes, así como de buscar formas de mitigar el calor en los vecindarios. La ciudad también ha puesto en marcha una iniciativa de plantación de árboles, un programa de captación de agua, un programa de energía solar asequible y un campus de sostenibilidad. “El impacto recae primero y con mayor dureza sobre nuestras comunidades más vulnerables,” afirmó Romero. “Visualizamos un mundo libre de residuos. Realmente estamos llevando a cabo una labor intensa.” La congresista Adelita Grijalva interviene en el foro comunitario sobre el calor extremo, calificando al cambio climático como “un llamado a la acción” para los residentes de Tucson. Arilynn Hyatt / El Foco de Tucson. El concejo municipal ha estado trabajando en el establecimiento de regulaciones locales para los centros de datos desde el verano pasado, y también está trabajando en ordenanzas sobre el uso del suelo y el consumo masivo de agua, así como en la creación de un acuerdo de colaboración energética con Tucson Electric Power. "Si lo aprobamos, sería el primero en el estado y apenas el sexto en el país en el que establecemos un acuerdo de colaboración con una empresa de servicios públicos privada,” señaló Romero. A pesar de estos esfuerzos locales, tanto Romero como Grijalva subrayan que los recortes de fondos federales están socavando el progreso de la ciudad en materia de cambio climático. "No contamos con el tipo de inversión que la administración anterior puso a disposición de ciudades como Tucson,” afirmó Romero. "El gobierno federal y la administración Trump están desmantelando programas que podrían ayudarnos a avanzar.” Grijalva expresó su convicción de que corresponde al gobierno federal encontrar soluciones locales a los problemas del cambio climático. "Esta noche no es solo una asamblea ciudadana; es un llamado a la acción para todos y cada uno de nosotros,” declaró Grijalva. "Porque el cambio climático es real.” La directora de salud del condado de Pima, Theresa Cullen, advierte a los asistentes que el aumento de las temperaturas podría, con el tiempo, superar la capacidad del condado para proteger a los residentes. Arilynn Hyatt / El Foco de Tucson. Grijalva afirmó que está trabajando para reconstruir la coalición que respalda la Ley de Justicia Ambiental para Todos, lo cual implica consultar a las comunidades tribales y a otros grupos que se encuentran en la primera línea del cambio climático. "Así es como se produce el cambio,” dijo. "No de arriba hacia abajo, sino a partir de que las comunidades se unan, alcen la voz y se nieguen a aceptar el statu quo.” Ese sentimiento fue vivido de manera personal por al menos una de las personas presentes en la sala. Una de las asistentes, Amy Dishion, perdió a su esposo, Evan, a causa del calor extremo hace unos años. Habló sobre el costo humano del cambio climático y expresó su deseo de exigir responsabilidades a las empresas de combustibles fósiles por el papel que desempeñan. "Cada muerte relacionada con el calor genera trauma y desesperación,” señaló Dishion. "Arizona se vuelve más caluroso año tras año; es mortal y es insidioso.” En los últimos tres años, 350 personas han fallecido a causa de enfermedades relacionadas con el calor, según Theresa Cullen, directora de Salud del Condado de Pima. "El Departamento de Salud Pública junto con la alcaldesa y el concejo, la ciudad y las demás jurisdicciones hace todo lo que está a su alcance para mantenerlos a salvo,” afirmó. "Pero si la temperatura continúa subiendo 22 grados por encima de los niveles actuales, llegará un momento en que, hagamos lo que hagamos, no podremos garantizar su seguridad.” Arilynn Hyatt es estudiante de periodismo en la Universidad de Arizona y pasante en El Foco de Tucson. Puede contactarla en arilynndhyatt@arizona.edu. Esta nota fue traducida por los pasantes de la preparatoria San Miguel y editada por Diana Ramos, exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson. Contáctala en diana@tucsonspotlight.org.    El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa8bf7a200899a00e789af Arizona woman accused of performing cosmetic procedures without valid license te 2026-05-06T00:31:51.163Z Arizona woman accused of performing cosmetic procedures without valid license According to court records, the woman was arrested after an undercover operation at her Phoenix office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa8bc9a200899a00e78975 Nancy Guthrie case sparks clash as FBI Director Kash Patel rips sheriff te 2026-05-06T00:31:05.783Z Nancy Guthrie case sparks clash as FBI Director Kash Patel rips sheriff FBI Director Kash Patel criticized local authorities for their handling of the Nancy Guthrie missing persons investigation, stating that his agency was initially kept "out of the loop." Patel voiced his criticism during an appearance on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast that aired Tuesday. He said the FBI was sidelined by the Pima County Sheriff's Department for four days as time was of the essence in the first days of Guthrie's disappearance. "What we, the FBI, do is say, ‘Hey, we're here to help. What do you need?’" Patel told Hannity. "What can we do? And for four days, we were kept out of the investigation." Additionally, instead of having DNA evidence taken to an FBI lab in Quantico, Va., for testing, Nanos instead elected to have the samples shipped to a private lab in Florida. ARIZONA SHERIFF BLOCKING FBI FROM KEY EVIDENCE IN ESCALATING GUTHRIE CASE: SOURCE "The first 48 hours of anyone's disappearance are the most critical," Patel said, noting that while local authorities had jurisdiction, the delay was costly. "We would have analyzed it within days and maybe gotten better information — more information." "Our lab is just better than any other private lab out there, and we didn't get a chance to do that," he added. In response, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said that decisions regarding evidence processing were made on-scene based on operational needs. FBI HAS RECEIVED DNA DATA FROM NANCY GUTHRIE CASE: SOURCES "The laboratory utilized by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI Laboratory in Quantico have worked in close partnership from the outset and continue to collaborate in the analysis of evidence," Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a statement following Patel's podcast interview.  "A member of the FBI Task Force was also notified and present at that scene working alongside our personnel. The FBI was promptly notified by both our department and the Guthrie family," the statement added. "While the FBI Director was not on scene, coordination with the Bureau began without delay." Once FBI agents were granted access, they worked with Google to pull cached data from a doorbell camera system to recover key footage that might have otherwise been lost. Guthrie went missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Feb. 1. Investigators have followed up on dozens of leads, but she remains missing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa8ba2a200899a00e7896a Vance Campaigns in Iowa as G.O.P. Fears Rise Ahead of Midterms te 2026-05-06T00:30:26.321Z Vance Campaigns in Iowa as G.O.P. Fears Rise Ahead of Midterms The vice president acknowledged economic headwinds, including rising energy and fertilizer costs. “We got a little — a little blip in the Middle East,” he said, referring to the war in Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa89eda200899a00e78930 Community invited to meet Bullhead City Police Chief Paul George te 2026-05-06T00:23:09.584Z Community invited to meet Bullhead City Police Chief Paul George BULLHEAD CITY — The community is invited to a series of meet and greet opportunities welcoming Bullhead City Police Chief Paul George. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa89d9a200899a00e78927 Paul George.jpg te 2026-05-06T00:22:49.688Z Paul George.jpg Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa89c4a200899a00e7890c Man arrested in connection to 2021 Wickenburg homicide, police say te 2026-05-06T00:22:28.152Z Man arrested in connection to 2021 Wickenburg homicide, police say Almost five years later after the murder, Kalan Gannon was arrested in Indiana. He is currently facing extradition to Arizona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa8995a200899a00e788d5 Why Starbucks picked Nashville over Seattle for expansion, according to local business reporter te 2026-05-06T00:21:41.822Z Why Starbucks picked Nashville over Seattle for expansion, according to local business reporter A Seattle business reporter is questioning why Starbucks is choosing to leave Washington and speculating that taxes could be a possible reason the coffee giant is expanding in Nashville over Washington. "Start with taxes," a Friday article in The Seattle Times entitled, "What’s Nashville have that we ain’t got in Seattle?" read. "Tennessee boasts the nation’s eighth-best tax climate for business, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation’s 2025 survey, which considers taxes on income, businesses, sales and property, and unemployment insurance rates. Washington state ranks 45th." Starbucks is appearing to lessen its presence in Seattle, acknowledging in March it would be closing five additional stores in the city. That move follows several closures in 2025, including the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Capitol Hill.  WASHINGTON BUSINESS OWNERS FEAR SOCIALIST ‘MILLIONAIRES TAX’ IS DRIVING BUSINESSES OUT — AND THEY’RE NEXT In March, Washington state Democrats passed the "millionaires tax," which Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson signed March 30. It is described as the state's first-ever income tax, pushed by progressives and socialists and opposed by conservatives. After its passage, The Wall Street Journal editorial board called the tax a "con" that will "inevitably capture the middle class." The new tax will impose a 9.9% income tax on households earning more than $1 million each year. The tax applies to any money earned after the first $1 million of someone's annual income. It will take effect on Jan. 1, 2028, with the first payments due in April 2029, KOMO News reported.  In its piece, The Seattle Times suggested that Nashville might have looked more appealing to Starbucks than staying in Seattle. WHY AMERICANS CAN'T STOP COMING BACK FOR COFFEE, EVEN AS DINING BUDGETS TIGHTEN "And while Starbucks insists it’s keeping its Seattle headquarters, Tennessee’s lack of a personal income tax might make Nashville especially attractive to some of Starbucks’ high earners," it read.  It continued, "At least six of Starbucks’ ‘named Executive Officers,’ including Niccol, earned at least $6 million or more in total compensation in fiscal 2025, according to the company’s 2026 proxy statement." The piece also highlighted that Nashville's hourly wage is lower than Seattle’s.  "Better still for employers from high-cost states, Nashville’s talent comes at a bargain," it read. "The average hourly wage in the greater Nashville area — $31 — is 5% below the national average and 28% below the Seattle area, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The gap is even greater for some skill positions, such as the IT roles that will make up more than half of jobs in Starbucks’ Nashville office." SOCIALIST MAYOR’S BLUNT 1-WORD MESSAGE TO FLEEING MILLIONAIRES SPARKS OUTRAGE: ‘WE'RE DOOMED’ Fox News Digital reached out to Starbucks for comment, and was referred to an April message from Sara Kelly, Starbucks chief partner officer, on its southeast expansion, which read in part, "The Nashville office will be a complement to our global and North America headquarters in Seattle where we will maintain a large presence." It continued, "Over the next five years, we expect to have 2,000 support jobs located in Nashville. The majority of our support teams continue to be based here in Seattle. Nashville-based roles will include a combination of net new roles being created to support growth, some in-sourcing as we move some work from contract workers and professional service providers to full-time Starbucks partner roles, and in some cases, moving select teams from Seattle to Nashville as we did recently with our Sourcing teams." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa8982a200899a00e788cc Trump’s grip on GOP tested in Indiana as primary battles target defiant Republicans te 2026-05-06T00:21:22.030Z Trump’s grip on GOP tested in Indiana as primary battles target defiant Republicans Early results are starting to come in, in Indiana's primary, where President Donald Trump's immense sway over the GOP is on the line, as his endorsements in key Republican state Senate nomination races will be tested. Five months ago, Republicans in the GOP-dominated Indiana state Senate withstood immense pressure from Trump and his allies and voted down congressional redistricting, which would have given solidly red Indiana two more right-leaning U.S. House seats ahead of the midterms. Fast-forward to present day, and eight of those state senators are facing GOP primary challenges. Seeking retribution, the president endorsed challengers to seven of the eight Republican lawmakers who voted against the redistricting bill. The Associated Press reports that Trump-endorsed Blake Fletcher has defeated incumbent state Sen. Travis Holdman in Indiana's 19th District, in the northeastern part of the state.  They also report that state Sen. Greg Goode has defeated two challengers, Trump-backed Brenda Wilson and Alexandra Wilson, in District 38, in western Indiana. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The president’s allies shelled out more than $6 million to try to oust the state senators, according to the national ad tracking firm AdImpact. Leading the charge were Hoosier Leadership for America and American Leadership PAC, which are aligned with GOP Sen. Jim Banks, a top Senate ally of the president. Groups allied with Republican Gov. Mike Braun were also part of the full court press. And two well known national groups: Turning Point USA’s political wing and the Club for Growth, also had the president's back in Indiana. The intraparty battle was seen not just as a test of fealty to Trump but rather a fight between MAGA forces and more traditional conservatives for the future of the GOP. SIX MONTHS TILL MIDTERMS: THE TEN RACES THAT WILL DETERMINE THE SENATE'S MAJORITY We’ve got to change those old-style Republicans, put in people who will fight, fight against the Democrat gerrymandering," Club for Growth President David McIntosh told Fox News Digital. McIntosh, a former congressman from Indiana, said, "I want to see my state do the right thing." But the besieged incumbents significantly outraised their challengers, and were also boosted by the Indiana Senate GOP caucus. TRUMP VS. HISTORY: HOW PRESIDENT'S POLL NUMBERS COMPARE TO BIDEN, OBAMA, BUSH AHEAD OF MIDTERMS On an interesting side note, one of the races pitted Trump versus his former Vice President Mike Pence. Trump backed challenger Tracey Powell, who was trying to take out state Sen. Jim Buck, who was supported by Pence, a former Indiana governor and congressman. A pro-Trump source involved in the Indiana showdowns told Fox News Digital on the eve of the primary that a victory would be considered winning half the seats, and anything beyond that would be a major win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa896ea200899a00e788c3 Stephen A Smith is upset over an OutKick article about 'First Take's' ratings te 2026-05-06T00:21:02.261Z Stephen A Smith is upset over an OutKick article about 'First Take's' ratings Stephen A. Smith is not happy about an OutKick article published this week about his reunion with Skip Bayless scheduled for later this week. "Instead of just celebrating Skip Bayless coming back to 'First Take' for the day, I’m seeing articles here on Fox News, Awful Announcing, along with others, and it’s talking about ratings slip," Smith said on his radio show Tuesday. He is referencing a column for OutKick published the day prior that Fox News placed on its homepage, titled "Skip Bayless to reunite with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN as First Take's ratings slip." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Smith continued, "He’s coming back because I wanted him to come back for a day. Because I haven’t been with my guy in 10 years. Ratings slip? We’re still number one. We’ve had record ratings over the last five years. At some point, that’s not going to happen, because how many records can you break?" Ratings slip, indeed. We mentioned that most of ESPN's daily studio programming is experiencing double-digit growth. Smith's "First Take" is the exception. ESPN recently published a press release touting that "Get Up" is up 18% and "The Pat McAfee Show" is up 16%. "First Take" airs directly between the two programs and is up just 5%, which falls below the standard Big Data + Panel bump. NBA PLAYOFFS RATINGS ARE NOT ACTUALLY THE HIGHEST IN 33 YEARS, AS REPORTED We also noted that "First Take" is not only the only program not showing large growth, but also the one that has continued to discuss political, social and racial topics. That hardly seems like a coincidence. OutKick can also tell you firsthand that ESPN executives have taken notice of "First Take's" stagnant viewership. Considering they recently signed Smith to a five-year, $100 million contract, the lack of growth is a concern. ESPN didn’t pay Smith for what he has done, but for what he is expected to do over the next half-decade. During the rant, Stephen A. again touted that he is "still No. 1." We have asked him about this claim previously. It doesn't make sense. "First Take" is not the top show in its time slot, not even close. For example, the Fox News Channel more than triples the show head-to-head. Smith's show is also not No. 1 at ESPN. "PTI" is. In actuality, "First Take" is only the No. 1 sports show in its time slot. That's it. And that's hardly worth bragging about. See, every ESPN show is the top-rated sports show in its time slot. There is no other sports network on cable that is competitive. By this metric, even "High Noon with Bomani Jones" was the top show before its cancellation. And his ratings were putrid. Now, to Bayless' return. Smith is right that it has been nearly a decade since they appeared together on television. Next month will mark 10 years since Bayless departed ESPN for FS1. Yet what Smith isn't telling you is why it has been so long. Bayless' last show on FS1 was almost two years ago. He has expressed interest in reuniting with Smith on several occasions. Smith also said on Tuesday that Bayless jumped at the offer to return. So, what took so long? The answer is Stephen A. Until now, he hasn’t wanted Bayless to return. He said no publicly, beginning with the week after Bayless left FS1 and lost his platform on television. "Regarding Skip Bayless, ESPN did not consult with me," Smith said about ESPN putting out a statement that it had no interest in bringing Bayless back in 2024. "They didn’t have to. "But in fairness, and in the interest of transparency, had they asked me, I would have said the same thing that ESPN said. Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith, together as partners, working across from each other on a debate show, is over. It’s been over. And this is not the first time I’ve said it. There’s no negativity or shade being thrown on Skip Bayless. I have moved on." That part is correct. Smith has said many times before that he did not want to bring Bayless back to "First Take." Then his ratings began to slip. Finally, Stephen A. told me directly last November in a text exchange that he was "done" talking to me and reading my columns. Apparently, that is not the case. Perhaps he would be interested in discussing his issues further. I will offer him a chance to do so privately and on OutKick. We hope he considers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa895aa200899a00e788ba Olympic pole vaulter, and noted twerker, Alysha Newman announces she's landed a Victoria's Secret audition te 2026-05-06T00:20:42.714Z Olympic pole vaulter, and noted twerker, Alysha Newman announces she's landed a Victoria's Secret audition Canadian pole vaulter and Olympic bronze medalist Alysha Newman's future in track and field is currently unknown. She was recently banned for 20 months from competing due to missed drug tests. Despite the punishment for being unavailable for unannounced drug tests three times in a 12-month period and speculation that she's called it quits, the 31-year-old hasn’t made an announcement about retiring. The content creator, who went viral for her twerking celebration at the Paris Olympics in 2024, did have another announcement to make on Tuesday afternoon. She's landed a Victoria's Secret audition. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In the video, Alysha shared a portion of the invitation she received from the iconic brand to attend an in-person casting with a "chance to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026" on the line. This isn’t some sort of wild swing for the fences by the talented pole vaulter. She's more than dabbled in modeling while competing at the highest levels in track and field. She's worked with brands, she's done the Instagram and OnlyFans content, and who could forget her taking her top off for Maxim after going viral at the Olympics? Someone had to cover it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE This is the latest example of what Alysha posted back in March when she shared some new black-and-white headshots from Los Angeles. She wrote in the caption, "We didn’t come to LA to play… New headshots." I'm assuming all of this is part of not coming to Los Angeles to play. The plan before packing up and heading out West had to be to land auditions just like this Victoria's Secret one. She's modeled before, she's competed against the best of the best in pole vaulting, all it looks like she wants is an opportunity. She has until August 2027 to figure out if she's truly finished with her track and field career. That's when her suspension will expire. She was handed 20 months instead of the standard two years for whereabouts failures because the Athletics Integrity Unit accepted that she decided to end her career. I think you know that the OutKick Culture Department wishes Alysha Newman the best of luck as she attempts to land a spot in this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa872ea200899a00e7881c Republicans fall one vote short on bill to criminalize blowing whistles to warn of ICE te 2026-05-06T00:11:26.575Z Republicans fall one vote short on bill to criminalize blowing whistles to warn of ICE A man holds a 3D printed whistle in his mouth as demonstrators gather outside of the Henry Whipple Federal Building, shouting at federal vehicles and recording their plates Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer) A GOP-backed bill that would criminalize blowing whistles to alert people to immigration agents, a tactic embraced by activists in Minnesota earlier this year, was rejected on Tuesday. But that failure is likely to be temporary, and the measure may still land on the governor’s desk.  The proposal would create a new state crime called “unlawful alerting,” and punish it with a class 1 misdemeanor, which carries with it a six-month jail sentence. Someone would be guilty of “unlawful alerting” if they communicate with another person about an impending arrest, including via verbal warnings, gestures, electronic communications or sounds like bells or whistles.  Critics say it risks looping in people who publish social media alerts about the presence of federal immigration agents throughout the Valley. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The bill is part of a push this year by Republican lawmakers to support the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign and lash out at immigrant rights activists who have opposed it. Republicans have framed it as a necessary protection against foiled arrests, but Arizona law already penalizes the act of helping a person avoid prosecution or apprehension with a class 5 felony. The proposal has sparked backlash from immigrant rights groups and led to a legal tussle over whether lawmakers have the right to ban people from the state legislature. A vocal protest of the bill organized by Living United for Change in Arizona resulted in a panel of Republican lawmakers briefly fleeing a legislative hearing room in February. That prompted Republican leadership to ban people suspected of being members of the group from the state legislature for the rest of the session. LUCHA quickly sued, arguing that doing so violated the civil rights of multiple people.  Unlike its acrimonious public reception, the bill has sailed through the legislature with the help of the GOP majority, but on Tuesday it was defeated simply because not enough Republican lawmakers were in attendance. The 29-22 vote in the Arizona House of Representatives was one shy of the number needed for a bill to pass in the 60-member chamber.  Hitting that threshold is normally an easy task for Republican-backed bills, because the party holds 33 seats in the House. But two members have recently resigned, and several more were absent on Tuesday. Cognizant of that, Republicans opted to preserve the legislation for a second try in the future. Rep. Cody Reim, R-Scottsdale, flipped his vote to against at the last minute in a procedural move that enabled him to call for reconsideration later.  But it will be at least four weeks before the bill can be revived: Lawmakers on Tuesday also announced they were leaving until June 1 amid a stalemate on the state budget with Gov. Katie Hobbs..  The effort to advance the bill is more symbolic, in the end. Even if it wins the approval of the House, it’s destined to meet Hobbs’s veto stamp. The Democrat has consistently rejected legislation that doesn’t earn bipartisan support. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa8719a200899a00e787fb Matthew McConaughey fled to Peru to fight ‘demons’ after early fame te 2026-05-06T00:11:05.266Z Matthew McConaughey fled to Peru to fight ‘demons’ after early fame Matthew McConaughey fled to Peru for 22 days during the beginning of his fame to fight the "demons" he was battling. On Tuesday's episode of the "No Magic Pill" podcast, McConaughey told host Blake Mycoskie that he went by "Mateo" during his three-week solo journey. McConaughey said when he became famous, he thought, "No strangers do I meet anymore…the world is a mirror. I was questioning… which part’s real and which part’s bulls---t." This made the star jet off to find himself. He packed his journals, water, steak and tequila before going out in the middle of nowhere to find himself. MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY SAYS HE TURNS INTO A ‘JUDGMENTAL D--K’ REWATCHING HIS MOVIES "Went to a place that had no electricity in the middle of the desert where I was locked in with nothing but me and who I’ve been in my past or my diaries," he said. "The first 12 days were wonky," McConaughey admitted. "And then the last 10 days were great. I was at the place long enough to go, I could live this." "There's an initiation period when we go away with ourselves. Yes. Where the demons on our back, man are, are dancing and having a good time at our expense, where the guilt can get really heavy. The shame can get heavy," he continued. The "Interstellar" star admitted that he initially did not enjoy his own company. "I do not enjoy my own company… at first. For me, it’s around day 12… that’s when the breakthrough comes," he said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS McConaughey told Mycoskie that his solo trip was similar to a psychedelic journey like ayahuasca. "We pull the parachute too early… If it gets hot, we can handle breaking a sweat," he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER McConaughey's early career took off in the early 1990s with small roles, but he gained significant attention with his breakout performance as the easygoing David Wooderson in "Dazed and Confused" (1993). His relaxed charisma and memorable line, "Alright, alright, alright," made him stand out and helped establish his screen presence. McConaughey became widely famous in 1996 after starring in "A Time to Kill," where his role as a passionate young lawyer showcased his dramatic abilities and turned him into a leading man in Hollywood. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa86f0a200899a00e787dd Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch te 2026-05-06T00:10:24.621Z Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch The Silicon Valley AV startup has not started driverless testing yet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa84c6a200899a00e7877d Sherrod Brown secures Ohio Dem nomination, faces GOP's Husted in key battle for Senate majority te 2026-05-06T00:01:10.092Z Sherrod Brown secures Ohio Dem nomination, faces GOP's Husted in key battle for Senate majority Former longtime Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio on Tuesday won his party's 2026 Senate nomination, the Associated Press reports. Brown, who served three decades in Congress before being defeated for re-election in 2024 by now-GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, will face off in this year's general election with Republican Sen. John Husted, Ohio's former lieutenant governor who was appointed to replace Vice President JD Vance. The general election winner will fill the final two years of Vance's Senate term. Vance, who was elected to the Senate in 2022, stepped down from the chamber after he and President Donald Trump won the 2024 election for president and vice president. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Vance traveled to his home state Tuesday morning, stopping at a polling station in Cincinnati to cast a ballot in the primary. The Senate race in Ohio is one of a handful that will decide if Republicans successfully defend their slim majority in the chamber, or if the Democrats win back control for the first time in four years. SIX MONTHS TILL MIDTERMS: THE TEN RACES THAT WILL DETERMINE THE SENATE'S MAJORITY Republicans currently control the Senate 53-47. Brown defeated long-shot rival Ron Kincaid, an IT professional and Special Olympics coach, to capture the Democratic Senate nomination. Husted ran unopposed for the Republican Party's Senate nomination. TRUMP'S GRIP OVER GOP FACES BIG TESTS IN THIS STATE'S PRIMARY Once a top general election battleground state, Ohio has shifted to the right over the past decade, with Trump carrying the state by 11 points in the 2024 election. But this year's races for the Senate and governor are expected to be very competitive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa84b2a200899a00e78774 Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP gubernatorial primary, will face Democrat Amy Acton te 2026-05-06T00:00:50.252Z Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP gubernatorial primary, will face Democrat Amy Acton Vivek Ramaswamy has won the 2026 Republican gubernatorial nomination in his home state of Ohio, the Associated Press reports. Ramaswamy, who grabbed national attention when he ran for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination before dropping out and becoming a top surrogate for President Donald Trump, on Tuesday defeated longshot rival Casey Putsch, an automotive entrepreneur. His victory sets the stage for a high-profile general election battle for governor in the key midterm Midwestern battleground state. TRUMP'S GRIP OVER GOP TESTED AT BALLOT BOX AS INDIANA, OHIO, HOLD PRIMARIES Now, the multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur and business leader who is backed by Trump will face off in November's general election against Democrat Amy Acton, a doctor and researcher who served as director of the state Department of Health from 2019 to 2020. Acton was unopposed as she captured the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Ohio. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The winner in November will succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Mike DeWine. Once a top general election battleground state, Ohio has shifted to the right over the past decade, with Trump carrying the state by 11 points in the 2024 election. But polls indicate this year's race for governor between Ramaswamy and Acton will be very competitive. SIX MONTHS TILL MIDTERMS: THE TEN RACES THAT WILL DETERMINE THE SENATE'S MAJORITY Vice President JD Vance traveled to his home state this morning, stopping at a polling station in Cincinnati to cast a ballot in Ohio's primary. Vance, who served as senator from Ohio before stepping down after winning election in 2024 as vice president, confirmed to reporters that he cast a ballot for Ramaswamy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa849ba200899a00e7873d SAP bets $1.16B on 18-month-old German AI lab and says yes to NemoClaw te 2026-05-06T00:00:27.603Z SAP bets $1.16B on 18-month-old German AI lab and says yes to NemoClaw SAP plans to buy German AI startup Prior Labs and invest heavily in it. It is also prohibiting customers' agents use to a select few like Nvidia's NemoClaw. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa829ba200899a00e786fc Officials investigate allegations of cyberbullying related to the death of a Storage Wars star te 2026-05-05T23:51:55.166Z Officials investigate allegations of cyberbullying related to the death of a Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets, one of the stars of the long-running "Storage Wars" television show, was found dead in Lake Havasu City. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa826fa200899a00e786d1 Arizona legislature heads home for a month with budget shutdown clock ticking te 2026-05-05T23:51:11.195Z Arizona legislature heads home for a month with budget shutdown clock ticking The floor of the Arizona house of Representatives in April 2024. Photo by Gage Skidmore | Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 The Arizona legislature is set to take a hiatus for most of the month of May and it doesn’t look like there are any plans for Republican leaders to hammer out a budget agreement with the governor during the time off.  With a state government shutdown looming in 57 days, lawmakers are set to take the next four weeks off. The Arizona House of Representatives voted Tuesday to recess until June 1; the state Senate is set to meet one more time this month, on May 11, and then break again until June 1.  The Republicans who control both chambers of the Arizona legislature introduced their package of budget bills April 23, and both chambers passed them on a party line vote. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs was expected to veto them on Tuesday.  The two sides must come to an agreement on a bipartisan, negotiated budget by June 30 to avoid a state government shutdown.  Democrats in the House of Representatives opposed the lengthy recess, saying the legislature had failed so far to adequately ease the struggles of Arizonans.  “We haven’t done enough to build an Arizona we can afford yet,” said Rep. Kevin Volk, D-Tucson. “I oppose this motion because I don’t think we’ve done enough to address the cost of groceries, housing, childcare, insurance premiums, utility costs.”  Republicans blamed the recess on Hobbs, who walked away from budget negotiations six weeks ago after Republicans told her that a continuation of Proposition 123 was off the table.  Voters approved Prop. 123 in 2016 to increase the amount of money set aside from the state’s land trust for public schools. After Prop. 123 expired, last year’s budget bill used money from the general fund to backfill the missing $300 million.  House Speaker Steve Montenegro said in a floor speech Tuesday that Hobbs was “missing in action” as Republicans spent hundreds of hours putting together a budget “fit for Arizona.”  “She asked us for a budget, so we have presented a budget,” the Goodyear Republican said.  While Montenegro said that the budget included some of the items that Hobbs had requested before she left negotiations, Republicans already knew when they introduced their budget plan that she would veto it.  “We have completed our job to where we need to right now,” he said. “We need the governor to come back to the table to stop being missing in action. This body has been about action. She has been missing in action. So, we will continue to wait for her when she’s ready. We will be ready to have conversations so we can provide a budget for Arizona.”  But Volk said that the legislature has not done its job this year, even if it has been in session for more than 100 days.  “What I look back and see is a lot of wasted time and too much partisanship,” he said. “I see bills that were previously vetoed. I see bills that only had party-line support. I see non-binding resolutions. I don’t see that we’ve accomplished enough to say we should go home for one month.”  Republicans reintroduced numerous pieces of legislation this year that Hobbs vetoed in previous years and passed many bills along party lines, knowing that they were destined for a veto.  “We know that the budget that was just sent to the governor is not the real budget,” Volk said. “We know that there will be a bipartisan negotiated budget, and we know that that should happen on a timely basis with as much member input as possible.”  With Arizona’s primary election approaching on July 21, the many legislators who are running for reelection or angling for a new position will have several weeks to focus on their campaigns.  Montenegro accused Hobbs of repeatedly rejecting the tax cuts in the Republican budget bill, but several of those cuts were included in her own budget proposal, which was unveiled in January.  Kim Quintero, spokeswoman for the Senate Republicans, told the Arizona Mirror that legislators could be called back to work at any time during the break, if necessary.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa8259a200899a00e786b1 Popeyes brings back popular menu item for good, and not everyone is happy te 2026-05-05T23:50:49.774Z Popeyes brings back popular menu item for good, and not everyone is happy Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back its chicken wraps for good — despite mixed reactions from customers who either love the snack or say it falls short. "Popeyes is bringing back the Chicken Wraps fans couldn't get enough of, and this time they're here to stay," the chain announced. "Starting May 4, Popeyes Chicken Wraps ($3.99) return to menus nationwide as a permanent offering." The wraps come in three "signature flavors": Classic, Spicy and a new Blackened Ranch option.  MCDONALD'S EXECUTIVE REVEALS SIMPLE MENU HACKS TO HELP CUSTOMERS PACK MORE PROTEIN INTO MEALS They include lettuce, cheese and a pickle wrapped in a tortilla. "We know our guests are looking for convenience without sacrificing great taste and value, which is why we're thrilled to be giving Popeyes Chicken Wraps a permanent place on the menu year-round," Peter Perdue, president of Popeyes U.S. and Canada, said in a statement. Fans of the fast-food chain's chicken wraps rejoiced on social media that they are no longer a "limited-edition" offering. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I. Have. Been. Waiting," wrote one Instagram user. Another commented, "The way I was just about to comment and say bring the wraps back ... love you so deep." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Others, however, echoed the criticisms that came when Popeyes originally launched the item in 2025, sparking a so-called "wrap" battle with McDonald's snack wraps. "They're all 2 bites of food, useless," one Instagram user wrote about the Popeyes wraps. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "It's good, but not great — the proportions are off," wrote another. McDonald's wraps — offered in Ranch and Spicy flavors — have been a permanent menu item since July 2025. Priced at $2.99, they are a dollar cheaper than Popeyes' version. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ In its announcement about the chicken wrap, Popeyes also revealed that guests "can turn their wrap into a meal" as part of a bundle deal featuring two wraps and a premium lemonade for $9.99. Other new menu items Popeyes just introduced in time for summer include two types of limited-edition BBQ chicken sandwiches. Fox News Digital reached out to Popeyes for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa8246a200899a00e786a8 Susan Smith eligible for parole again after being denied release for drowning her 2 sons in 1994 te 2026-05-05T23:50:30.320Z Susan Smith eligible for parole again after being denied release for drowning her 2 sons in 1994 South Carolina killer mom Susan Smith is back up for parole once again after she was convicted of drowning her two young children. The 53-year-old, who is serving a life sentence for drowning her two young sons in a lake in 1994, was denied parole in November 2024, after spending 30 years incarcerated. Now, Smith is once again eligible for release as she continues to serve a 30-years-to-life sentence.  Smith strapped her sons, 3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander Smith, into the back seat of her car and let it roll down a ramp into John D. Long Lake in Union, South Carolina, on Oct. 25, 1994. KILLER MOM SUSAN SMITH'S PAROLE BID INSPIRES 360 CORRESPONDENCES—SEE HOW MANY FAVOR HER FREEDOM Smith, 22 at the time, watched as it took six minutes for water to fill the car, drown her boys and sink the car to the bottom of the lake.  She was convicted of the murders of her two children on July 22, 1995, and though prosecutors argued that Smith should receive the death penalty, she was ultimately sentenced to life in prison. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST In 2024, she was up for parole for the first time and was ultimately denied, with the board citing the nature and seriousness of the crime and Smith's institutional record of offenses. KILLER MOM SUSAN SMITH IS NOW 'COMPLETE NIGHTMARE' AFTER PAROLE WAS DENIED: REPORT  "I know that what I did was horrible…I’m sorry that I put them through that...I wish I could take that back, I really do...I was just scared," she said during the hearing. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Smith's disciplinary record during her stint in prison was one of the reasons why she was denied a parole hearing in 2025. In August 2025, Smith was charged with communicating with a victim and/or witness of a crime for speaking with a documentary filmmaker, which was against prison rules, less than two weeks after she had told an unknown male over the phone that she "wouldn't talk" to the media. This was Smith's first disciplinary action in almost 10 years, and she was convicted of the charge on Oct. 3, 2025, Chrysti Shain, director of communications with the South Carolina Department of Corrections, previously told Fox News Digital.   If her application for parole is denied this year, she can apply again in two years.  Her latest hearing is set for Nov. 19, 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa7d95a200899a00e784d3 Wave of school bomb threats rocks Kentucky amid suspected robocall scheme, police say te 2026-05-05T23:30:29.081Z Wave of school bomb threats rocks Kentucky amid suspected robocall scheme, police say A suspected robocalling campaign may be behind a wave of school bomb threats reported across Kentucky, authorities said. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced Tuesday that it is actively investigating multiple threats targeting schools statewide in coordination with local law enforcement agencies. Preliminary findings suggest the calls may be part of a robocall campaign, according to officials. "Preliminary findings suggest the threats may be linked to a robocalling campaign. These threats are illegal, disruptive, and unacceptable," Kentucky State Police said in a statement. "We will thoroughly investigate each incident and hold those responsible fully accountable." MOHAMED SABRY SOLIMAN TO PLEAD GUILTY IN DEADLY FIREBOMBING OF PRO-ISRAEL RALLY IN BOULDER, COLORADO So far, officials say none of the threats have been deemed credible. Police have not specified which schools were targeted. The news has prompted concern among parents calling for police to share more information. "Which schools are getting the threats parents have the right to know," one person wrote on social media. SUSPECT PLEADS GUILTY TO PLOTTING TAYLOR SWIFT VIENNA CONCERT ATTACK "Do we know what counties have received the threats?" another asked. "Is there a list of schools with threats?" a third questioned. Robocalls — automated phone calls that use prerecorded or artificial voice messages — are often a "preferred tool" for scammers, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). PASSENGER BOMB THREAT TRIGGERS POLICE RESPONSE AND EVACUATION ON FRONTIER FLIGHT UNDER INVESTIGATION The incidents follow a series of hoax calls on Friday that led to evacuations and closures at zoos across the country, including the Louisville Zoo, according to WLKY. Similar fake threats were also reported Monday at high schools in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and across the Philadelphia suburbs, according to FOX 29. Kentucky State Police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa7b53a200899a00e78446 CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Bloodhound tracks armed Special Forces fugitive into woods after allegedly shooting wife te 2026-05-05T23:20:51.033Z CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Bloodhound tracks armed Special Forces fugitive into woods after allegedly shooting wife FIRST ON FOX: Law enforcement zeroed in on a fresh trail in the hours after Craig Berry allegedly shot his wife, with newly obtained video showing a bloodhound guiding officers through remote woodland as the armed and dangerous fugitive slipped deeper into the rugged terrain. Video obtained by Fox News Digital from the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows troopers, deputies and investigators with the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office moving through dense woods with a K9 unit as they searched for Berry just hours after the shooting on May 1. Berry, a Special Forces-trained suspect described by authorities as armed and dangerous, allegedly shot his wife during a domestic incident before fleeing into the surrounding woods, prompting a large-scale manhunt. Officials said the victim survived and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Investigators obtained a second-degree attempted murder warrant for Berry on May 4 following the shooting. FOX NEWS TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER: ARKANSAS HIKING MURDERS, TENNESSEE MANHUNT, JAMES CRAIG TRIAL Four days following Berry's disappearance, the veteran continues to evade capture as local, state and federal agencies converge in rural Tennessee to locate him. Authorities say Berry is armed with at least one handgun, may be carrying additional ammunition and should be considered highly dangerous. "He is very familiar with the area," Sheriff Frankie Gray said. FUGITIVE ARRESTED AFTER POSTING VIDEO TAUNTING POLICE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO 'LOCATE HIM' A person believed to be Berry was captured by a trail camera wearing camouflage clothing, the sheriff's office said when releasing the photo. "We’re actively looking, but have NO idea if he is still in the area, so we’re asking you to please check your trail cameras, cause we’re not ruling anything out," the sheriff's office wrote. "We are asking if you see anything please report any sightings call 911, and remain on ALERT and lock all your doors." GOT A TIP? The Stewart County Sheriff's Office described Berry as a retired Special Forces veteran wearing camouflage clothing and said he should be considered "armed and dangerous." SURVIVALIST’S GOOGLE SEARCHES REVEAL POSSIBLE ESCAPE PLAN AMID MANHUNT IN DAUGHTERS’ TRIPLE MURDER: REPORT Deputies added that Berry is an "excellent swimmer and diver" and is believed to be in "good physical shape," stating he has "extensive training" in survival tactics. FOLLOW US ON X Stewart County Schools said in a statement on Facebook that Berry's wife, whose condition is unknown, is a schoolteacher. "We are aware of a serious incident involving one of our staff members. We understand this news may be upsetting to students, staff, and families. Please know that this incident did not occur on school grounds, and there is no ongoing threat to our schools," the school district said. "Our thoughts are with our staff member and her loved ones during this time. We will continue to respect her privacy." MANHUNTS ACROSS AMERICA IN 2025: FIVE CASES THAT LEFT CITIES, CAMPUSES AND TOWNS ON EDGE The man accused of trying to murder his wife is not believed to have a phone or any other form of communication on him after he fled the area on Friday morning. The search zone has steadily expanded from the initial scene near Old Paris Highway to include Gray’s Landing and corridors along highways 232 and 79. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Dover, which has a population of about 2,000, is about two hours outside Nashville. Sheriff Gray said it could be a "lengthy process" in tracking down Berry, urging residents in the area to "lock all your doors." In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said that it is continuing to assist the Stewart County Sheriff's Office, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Marshals Service with helicopters and troopers, as needed, in the hunt for Berry. People are asked to contact the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office at 931-232-6863, if they see him or know his whereabouts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa7b3fa200899a00e7843d Demi Moore corrects fans on how to say her name after years of it being mispronounced te 2026-05-05T23:20:31.436Z Demi Moore corrects fans on how to say her name after years of it being mispronounced Demi Moore is once again setting the record straight regarding the correct pronunciation of her name. In a viral clip shared by a fan on Instagram, the 63-year-old actress was seen signing autographs and posing for photos as she greeted a group of fans on a sidewalk in New York City. After some fans called out "Deh-mee" during the encounter, Moore clarified how her name is pronounced. DEMI MOORE GOES VIRAL LOOKING UNRECOGNIZABLE WITH DRAMATIC NEW BOB HAIRCUT "Remember, it's 'Duh-mee,'" the "Landman" star said with a smile. TRANSFORMATION Over her decades-long career in Hollywood, Moore repeatedly addressed the same mistake about her name. During a 1988 interview with the NBC affiliate KCRA, Moore corrected TV host Harry Martin when he referred to her by the more common pronunciation of "Deh-mee." Martin went on to ask the "Ghost" star about the origin of her name, Moore told him that her parents found it. "And we're quite fond of it," she added."I think they just pulled it out of a magazine or something." SISSY SPACEK CREDITS STAGE NAME TO HER BROTHERS, SOUTHERN ROOTS Moore explained that her name is frequently mispronounced, noting that "people get it wrong all the time." However, she said that the mixup didn't bother her. "I have a tough time with it but it's OK," she said while smiling. "So you don't get mad if I pronounce it then, do you?" Martin asked. DEMI MOORE REVEALS HER ONE DEMAND BEFORE ICONIC 'CHARLIE'S ANGELS' BIKINI SCENE "No, no," Moore assured him. Moore also discussed the pronunciation of her name during a 2017 appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." After Fallon pointed out that he "knew a lot of "Deh-mees," Moore recalled speaking with Demi Lovato about how they pronounce their names differently. "Demi and I had a great conversation about this because she’s from Texas, and I’m from New Mexico, so our families say our names the same way, but we individually both pronounce it differently," the Oscar nominee said. "It works better with our last names," she explained. ""Like, ‘Deh-mee Lovato’ sounds really good. And ‘Duh-mee’ Moore sounds really good." However, the conversation around Moore's preferred pronunciation of her name continues resurface every few years when viral clips reach new audiences who have missed earlier explanations. GOLDEN GLOBES 2025: COMPLETE WINNERS LIST After Moore won the best actress award at the 2025 Golden Globes for her role in "The Substance," the clip of her 2017 appearance on "The Tonight Show" was widely circulated on social media with fans sharing their reactions over the different ways that she and Lovato pronounce their names. "Who else unknowingly pronounced both names exactly the same?" one X user wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Demi Moore and Demi Lovato do not pronounce their names the same way btw you culturally bankrupt children need to know that," another added. DEMI MOORE CLAIMS SHE WAS SHAMED FOR BARING IT ALL IN 'STRIPTEASE' FOR THIS REASON "Ever since I heard Demi Moore pronounce her name I’ve chosen to stan because how could you not?" one fan wrote. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The debate over Moore's name pronunciation has also previously made its way into pop culture. During a 1997 episode of "Seinfeld," Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) claimed a woman told her she looked like Demi Moore in "Indecent Proposal," surprising George Constanza (Jason Alexander) when she uses the correct pronunciation of the actress's name. "Duh-mee? I thought it was Deh-mee," George told Jerry Seinfeld. "No, I think it's Deh-mee," Seinfeld said. "Really?" George asked before quipping, "I've never heard of a suh-mee tractor-trailer." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa790aa200899a00e783b0 Houston restaurateur suspected of killing pregnant wife and two children before taking his own life te 2026-05-05T23:11:06.224Z Houston restaurateur suspected of killing pregnant wife and two children before taking his own life A wealthy restaurateur and former pharmaceutical CEO fatally shot his pregnant wife and two children before taking his own life in a suspected triple murder-suicide, authorities in Texas said. Police and family members confirmed Houston restaurant owners Matthew Mitchell, 52, his pregnant wife Thy Mitchell, 39, along with their 8-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son, were found dead by a babysitter in their home at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Officials said it appears the father killed his wife and children before fatally shooting himself, according to a report from local affiliate FOX 26 Houston. ARKANSAS MOM FOUND SHOT TO DEATH WITH TWO CHILDREN WROTE CRYPTIC FACEBOOK POST MONTHS BEFORE KILLINGS The two children were found dead in their beds, but it is unclear when the four people were killed, according to Houston Fire. Matthew Mitchell, who served as owner and operator of Traveler’s Table, received a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and studied in France, Italy and at Oxford University in England, according to his company's website. After working as a journalist in London, Paris and New York City, he entered the pharmaceutical industry and led clinical research company Texas Center for Drug Development, Inc. as president and CEO, according to the site. More than a decade later, he opened his first restaurant. RETIRED MOM AMONG 3 KILLED IN ‘PREMEDITATED’ NORTH CAROLINA WATERFRONT RESTAURANT MASSACRE Thy Mitchell, who served as co-owner of Traveler’s Table and a board member of the Texas Restaurant Association's Houston chapter, grew up in the city as a first-generation Vietnamese-American, the website noted. After graduating from the University of Houston and Penn State University, she held human relations leadership roles at three Fortune 500 companies in the hospitality and retail industries, according to the website. The family's home is situated in River Oaks, an affluent Houston suburb known for its luxury real estate. Traveler’s Table's publicist did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa78f6a200899a00e783a7 Smith College 'makes a mockery' of all-women status by admitting transgender students, education watchdog says te 2026-05-05T23:10:46.327Z Smith College 'makes a mockery' of all-women status by admitting transgender students, education watchdog says An education watchdog organization is slamming Smith College as the school faces a federal probe over alleged Title IX violations. Nearly one year after Defending Education filed a complaint against Smith College, the Trump administration announced its investigation. The Education Department said in a statement on Monday that Smith College was allowing "biological men" into "women-only spaces, including dormitories, bathrooms, locker rooms, and athletic teams." The Trump administration's Office of Civil Rights is investigating whether the college's policy is a violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. "An all-women’s college loses all meaning if it is admitting biological males," assistant secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey said in a statement. "Allowing biological males into spaces designed for women raises serious concerns about privacy, fairness, and compliance under federal law." Defending Education, a national grassroots organization that focuses on combating "harmful agendas" in educational institutions, filed a complaint against Smith College in June 2025, accusing the college of violating Title IX. TRUMP ADMIN INVESTIGATES ALL-WOMEN'S COLLEGE FOR ADMITTING MALE STUDENTS "Admitting men who feel like women means that the institution — formerly one of the nation's prestigious 'Seven Sisters' all-women's colleges — is no longer for women only," Sarah Parshall Perry, vice president and senior legal fellow at Defending Education, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "Smith also discriminates against women by operating bathroom and facilities policies that open spaces once reserved for women's safety and privacy to anyone who 'identifies' as a woman. That makes a mockery of the 'all-women' institution," Perry added. Defending Education accused Smith College of discriminating against female students in ways beyond the invasion of women-only spaces by biological men. The organization pointed out that while Smith College will admit biological males who identify as women, it will not admit biological women who identify as men. Defending Education claims that this is another form of unequal treatment. MASSACHUSETTS UNIVERSITY PROMOTES DEI AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION DESPITE TRUMP ADMIN EXECUTIVE ORDERS The college's wellness center offers "gender-affirming care to students across the gender spectrum." This includes the use of "an informed consent model to initiate and/or continue hormone therapy." The center offers a variety of services, including counseling, injection lessons, sharps containers, letters and referrals for gender-affirming surgeries and more. Smith College first announced that it would admit transgender women on May 2, 2015. The policy allows self-identified women, meaning those who are cisgender, transgender and nonbinary, to be admitted to the college. Then-Smith College President Kathleen McCartney and then-Board of Trustees Chair Elizabeth Mugar Eveillard said the change was made "in light of society's evolving understanding of gender." "The board’s decision affirms Smith’s unwavering mission and identity as a women’s college, our commitment to representing the diversity of women’s lived experiences, and the college’s exceptional role in the advancement of women worldwide," the 2015 joint statement read. "In the years since Smith’s founding, concepts of female identity have evolved. Smith alumnae have been leaders in the movement to afford women greater freedoms of aspiration and self-expression," the statement continued. Despite the policy change, the college said that it would "continue to use gendered language, including female pronouns" in official communications. Fox News Digital did not receive a response from Smith College in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa78dfa200899a00e78370 Bumble’s paying users are slipping as it bets on an overhaul later this year te 2026-05-05T23:10:23.320Z Bumble’s paying users are slipping as it bets on an overhaul later this year Paid users fell 21% compared to the same quarter last year. CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd described this as a 'deliberate' shift. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa76daa200899a00e78313 Ohio brothers who posed as Middle Eastern royalty receive lengthy sentence for $21M fraud scheme te 2026-05-05T23:01:46.801Z Ohio brothers who posed as Middle Eastern royalty receive lengthy sentence for $21M fraud scheme Two Ohio brothers who posed as Middle Eastern royalty were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in a series of fraud schemes totaling roughly $21 million, which prosecutors say were carried out with the help of a former East Cleveland mayoral aide. Zubair and Muzzammil Al Zubair, roughly 42 and 31, were sentenced to 24 and 23 years in prison, respectively, according to local outlet Cleveland.  "You stole a lot of money, defrauded people and put East Cleveland in a terrible light," U.S. District Judge Donald Nugent said, referring to the brothers. "You basically flaunted it by driving around in a Rolls Royce and taking private planes." The mayoral chief of staff the pair bribed, 56-year-old Michael Smedley, was also sentenced to just over eight years behind bars for providing the brothers with the cover they needed to carry out their schemes between 2020 and 2023, according to the outlet. WHISTLEBLOWER WARNS MASSIVE FRAUD IS HAPPENING IN OHIO SOMALI COMMUNITY, MINNESOTA ‘JUST TIP OF THE SPEAR’ Authorities said the brothers built a façade of extreme wealth and elite connections, with Zubair falsely claiming to be married to a United Arab Emirates princess, and Muzzammil claiming to be a hedge fund manager based solely on watching YouTube videos. Their lavish lifestyle ultimately included private jets, luxury watches, a fleet of high-end vehicles, dozens of firearms and even a custom-made, gold-plated AK-47-style rifle. SEE IT: FEEDING OUR FUTURE FRAUDSTERS BOUGHT MANSIONS AND MERCEDES WITH $250M IN STOLEN MEAL FUNDS They also chartered private jets for domestic and international shopping trips to destinations such as Aspen, Miami, London, Bucharest and Madrid, according to federal officials.  Prosecutors said that over the years, the brothers carried out multiple schemes to steal money and property from victims, including Zubair’s former girlfriend, from the UAE, who lost $737,000, the outlet Cleveland reported. DISGRACED EX-SEN. BOB MENENDEZ SENTENCED TO 11 YEARS IN BRIBERY CASE Another major scheme involved the brothers allegedly bilking a Chinese investor out of nearly $18 million by falsely claiming they owned an industrial complex and would bring a cryptocurrency business to the site, the outlet said.  To facilitate their crimes, prosecutors said the pair corrupted Smedley with expensive gifts and meals, cash payments, Cleveland Browns suite tickets, prized Japanese wagyu beef, cigars, upscale dining and promises of future employment. In exchange, prosecutors said Smedley abused his city position to assist the brothers. He was accused of attempting to secure state funding for their businesses, providing official city letterhead, issuing them police credentials, and formally appointing Zubair as an "International Economic Advisor" for East Cleveland. Following a two-week trial, all three men were convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to commit bribery involving programs receiving federal funds, conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud and Hobbs Act conspiracy. The brothers were additionally convicted of multiple counts of wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of government funds.  Zubair was additionally convicted of willful failure to file tax returns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa76c6a200899a00e7830a Phil Mickelson pulls out of PGA Championship weeks after missing The Masters, cites 'personal health issue' te 2026-05-05T23:01:26.975Z Phil Mickelson pulls out of PGA Championship weeks after missing The Masters, cites 'personal health issue' Phil Mickelson, a three-time Masters champion, will not tee off at next week’s PGA Championship. The 55-year-old, who competes on the LIV Golf circuit, cited a "personal health matter with his family," tournament organizers confirmed Tuesday. Mickelson was absent from Augusta National for the 2026 Masters last month, saying at the time he would step aside for an "extended period of time" while he and his family worked through an unspecified health issue. "Unfortunately, I will not play in The Masters Tournament next week and will be out for an extended period of time as my family continues to navigate a personal health matter," Mickelson wrote in an April statement posted to social media. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I wish everyone the best of luck and will be watching," he added. Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley voiced support for Mickelson following his decision to step away from the signature event. "We know how much Phil loves the Masters tournament, and he will be missed by everyone in Augusta next week," Ridley’s statement said. "He has our complete support as he takes time to be with his family." LIV GOLFER SAYS HE'LL NEVER RETURN TO THE PGA TOUR, REVEALS INTERNAL DISCUSSIONS, WHETHER PLAYERS WERE PAID Mickelson has won six major championships, including two PGA Championship titles. His 2021 victory at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina made him the oldest golfer to win a major at age 50. Prior to Tuesday’s announcement, Mickelson was expected to compete among a field of more than 150 players at Aronimink Golf Club, the site of this year’s PGA Championship. The tournament is set to begin May 14 and run through May 17. Max Homa has been named Mickelson’s replacement following his withdrawal. Mickelson has already missed four events this season on the LIV Golf calendar, including stops in Hong Kong and Singapore. A "family health matter" was also cited as the reason for Mickelson’s absence in February. Mickelson did return to competition in March for an event in South Africa, finishing tied for 48th. That event was followed by his announcement in early April that he would take a break from the sport. 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/69fa76b3a200899a00e78301 WWE star Chelsea Green reveals she underwent 'heart procedure' to address SVT te 2026-05-05T23:01:07.308Z WWE star Chelsea Green reveals she underwent 'heart procedure' to address SVT WWE star Chelsea Green revealed Monday she underwent a "heart procedure" as she shared photos of herself and husband Matt Cardona from her hospital bed. Green said doctors caught her SVT. The Mayo Clinic says that SVT, or supraventricular tachycardia, is a "type of irregular heartbeat, also called an arrhythmia. It's a very fast or erratic heartbeat that affects the heart's upper chambers." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The two-time WWE women’s United States champion said she had been dealing with the issue for 10 years. "After 10 years, doctors finally caught my SVT and I was able to get a heart procedure done! 3 hours later and I’m on the mend," she wrote on Instagram. On Tuesday, she added on X: "My latest episode during WrestleMania pushed my resting heart rate to 228 for almost 15 minutes. Yesterday, Dr. Girgis spent 3 hours working on me… and I had to be awake for the last hour of the procedure!! " CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM She said the procedure was minimally invasive and expected to be back to work soon. Green has had her share of bad luck over the last few months. She suffered an ankle injury that has kept her sidelined for several months, keeping her off the WrestleMania 42 card. In February, Green and Ethan Page dropped the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship to Mr. Iguana and Lola Vice. Pro wrestling fans are eagerly awaiting her return to the ring. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa769ca200899a00e782ca Altara secures $7M to bridge the data gap that’s slowing down physical sciences te 2026-05-05T23:00:44.117Z Altara secures $7M to bridge the data gap that’s slowing down physical sciences Altara’s AI aims to diagnose failures and help speed up R&D by unifying data siloed across spreadsheets and legacy systems. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa7687a200899a00e782b5 Arizona’s criminal case against Kalshi permanently blocked by federal judge te 2026-05-05T23:00:23.663Z Arizona’s criminal case against Kalshi permanently blocked by federal judge Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa7447a200899a00e78263 Major airline ditches snacks during short flights as ‘zero service’ sparks debate te 2026-05-05T22:50:47.120Z Major airline ditches snacks during short flights as ‘zero service’ sparks debate Some Delta Air Lines passengers are voicing frustration over upcoming changes to onboard service, with critics questioning whether the move is more about cost-cutting than efficiency. The reaction comes after Delta confirmed it will eliminate food and beverage service on roughly 450 daily flights — about 9% of its network. The changes, which take effect May 19, apply to flights of 349 miles or fewer, many of them under an hour in the air. "Delta is adjusting onboard beverage service to create a more consistent experience across our network," the airline said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. MAN SPARKS OUTRAGE BY CALLING 30-MINUTE AIRPORT RIDE FOR HIS WIFE A 'MASSIVE INCONVENIENCE' "Customers traveling in Delta Comfort and Delta Main on flights 350 miles and above will now receive full beverage and snack service," the carrier said. "Shorter flights will no longer offer food and beverage service — with the exception of Delta First, which always receives full service," the Atlanta-based airline added. On X, some travelers described the move as "nickel-and-diming," while others questioned the removal of even basic drink service. Under the new policy, full drink and snack service — including alcoholic beverages and multiple snack options — will be available on flights of 350 miles or more, about 14% of Delta’s daily departures.  Shorter routes that previously offered a limited "express service" will lose those offerings entirely. Delta noted that many of the affected flights already had minimal or no service, particularly those under 250 miles, meaning some routes won’t see much change. PASSENGER SAYS AIRLINE FORCED HER TO BUY SECOND SEAT, SPARKING VIRAL DEBATE OVER 'CUSTOMER OF SIZE' POLICY First-class passengers will continue to receive full service regardless of flight length. "Even on the small number of flights without beverage service, our crew will continue to be visible, available and focused on caring for our customers, like they do on every flight," Delta said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Lee Abbamonte, a New York-based travel expert, applauded Delta for the policy update. "It's a reasonable decision," he told Fox News Digital. "Short flights don't need food and beverage — you're done in an hour and can easily plan ahead or just wait." "Airlines have been cutting costs for years now, and it will only continue as fuel prices continue to rise and competition lessens," he added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES One passenger on Reddit wrote a post blasting the decision, calling it "zero service." Others passengers took to Twitter to debate the pros and cons. "They can’t even spot me those three pretzels?" one X user wrote. "They’ll charge you for a $9 water but keep paying the big guy like a king," another chimed in. "Airlines really out here squeezing every last dollar," a third said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Airlines could charge for food to offset some of the costs," one suggested. Yet many travelers praised Delta's decision. "A 350-mile flight is less than 45 minutes. I don’t know why anyone would worry about this at all. They can hardly serve the plane in the amount of time they have between takeoff and landing," an X user said. "It’s ridiculous to do a beverage service when you only have maybe 20 usable minutes. Half the plane gets served, and the other half write complaint letters when they don’t get served," another added. A third agreed with that. "On those shorter flights, it’s already a race to get everyone their small bag of chips. … Who cares?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa742fa200899a00e78221 Senate Republicans want to give Trump $1 billion for his ballroom te 2026-05-05T22:50:23.633Z Senate Republicans want to give Trump $1 billion for his ballroom Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa71eca200899a00e781ce 'The Jet' Kevin Knight piloting championship career in All Elite Wrestling te 2026-05-05T22:40:44.974Z 'The Jet' Kevin Knight piloting championship career in All Elite Wrestling "The Jet" Kevin Knight can be seen flying above the pro wrestling ring for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on Wednesday and Saturday nights on "Dynamite" and "Collision" respectively. Knight is the AEW TNT champion and was a trios champion with Adam Page and "Speedball" Mike Bailey and with Bailey and Místico. It’s only been about seven years since Knight started to get into the industry and his meteoric rise has led him to become one of the stars in AEW. The 29-year-old recalled in an interview with Fox News Digital that he moved to Seattle out of college to get started in the business. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Who Kevin Knight, ‘The Jet,’ is – a lot of things rolled up into one," he said. "I’m originally from Brooklyn, New York. Raised down in Atlanta. I started my wrestling career when I moved to Seattle after college. And about six months in, I moved to LA to join the New Japan LA Dojo. For those that don’t know, it’s like a Japanese style-based training. "So, I was living a Japanese lifestyle in LA during the pandemic. So, it was a lot of different factors going on. I think that’s why I call myself ‘The Jet,’ because I have so many different flavors from every different city in the world just all rolled up into one. I live in Orlando now. Just a cool, fly guy who just loves to do cool stuff." Knight called training during the coronavirus pandemic an "adjustment period," but he acknowledged that he could be doing anything he wanted. He said there were certain intricacies of pro wrestling that drew him in – from the superhero appeal of the wrestlers themselves to the pageantry in the sport. HOW SKIPPING PROM LED SCARLETT BORDEAUX ON PATH TO PRO WRESTLING STARDOM "I could be doing anything. I could be flipping burgers, I could be going to space or something, I don’t know," he told Fox News Digital. "But just about pro wrestling, I just loved the presentation of it. I love the showmanship, the pyro, everything about it. It just seemed like real-life superheroes coming down the ramp. "You saw the commentators, you saw the action. And then, people have cool theme songs and cool costumes. I know what it was immediately and I just like the pageantry of it and it was like my version of watching superheroes or Spider-Man or whatever. I wasn’t too much into superheroes when I was young. But wrestlers, they were my superheroes growing up. So, that’s what attracted me to it." Knight made waves in New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), but for a split-second, he became a free agent. Any company could have signed him – and really, Bailey as well. Last March, Knight and Bailey both decided to sign with AEW. Knight explained the X-factor that AEW had to make the promotion stand out above the rest. "AEW allows freedom, freedom of expression, to be yourself and you can walk right up to Tony (Khan), talk to him, have regular conversations with him," he said. "It’s not like, you have to walk on eggshells. It was just be yourself and being yourself is just a great gateway to just being creative and being your best self. There’s no extra added pressure of, ‘Oh, I gotta say hi to 50 other people that I just saw earlier today,’ and all of that stuff. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "So, AEW, just in the fan base, the roster, the catering, man, everything about AEW is like 10 out of 10. I can’t complain. In my free agency, I explored all my options and I feel like this was just the best fit." Knight won the vacant TNT Championship in a six-man casino gauntlet match at Dynasty last month. It was the first singles title of his career and the 32nd champion altogether, following the likes of Darby Allin, Kyle Fletcher, Christian Cage, Jack Perry and others. "It’s been the workhorse title. It’s been the title that people do the open challenges for. The best wrestlers in the world have held this title, the TNT Championship," he said. "For me to be able to hold this and for this being my first-ever singles championship in my career, was an amazing feat especially on the one-year anniversary of my AEW pay-per-view debut. "Like it’s just shown in the short amount of time, just how fast you can rise up in the ranks just by believing in yourself, hard work, discipline and just being in the right place at the right time. It’s been an amazing journey and we’re just getting started." Now, Knight earned a shot at the AEW World Championship on Wednesday night on "Dynamite" against Allin. He defeated Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) to earn the shot while Allin defeated Brody King to retain the championship last week. For Knight, he suggested it was a full-circle moment for him as he utilized Allen’s advice when he was getting started in the industry. "This match means a lot to me because I came from the same school that Darby Allin came from up in Seattle – the Buddy Wayne Academy," Knight told Fox News Digital. "And when I first met Darby, maybe I was 3-4 months into my career, and the No. 1 thing that he told me was do not waste time, do not waste time. And, I feel like I did just that with my time in AEW. Here we are, a year later, I’m already a champion. I’ve won the trios titles twice already. "So, I feel like I’m just listening to what he said and it’s all coming to fruition. It’s coming to a head this Wednesday. Definitely not going to waste any time. I think this would be the first time there would be a world championship and a TNT Championship on the arms. So, I’m ready for it." But don’t expect MJF to get another shot at the world title any time soon. "Honestly, he’s in the back of the line. He’s in the back of the line. He lost against Darby. He lost against me as well. He’s had two losses in a row. So, I’m not sure what his resume speaks for to get a shot at the title," Knight said. "I know he’s gonna try to ringworm his way into the title picture again. If it’s up to me, the first person that’s getting a title shot is ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey. MJF, back of the line." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa71d6a200899a00e78197 Lucid Motors doesn’t know how many EVs it will build this year te 2026-05-05T22:40:22.381Z Lucid Motors doesn’t know how many EVs it will build this year Lucid Motors pulled its guidance for the year, as it navigates swelling inventory and a company-wide cost-cutting measure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6f97a200899a00e7811e U.S. Allows Venezuela to Begin Debt Restructuring Process te 2026-05-05T22:30:47.146Z U.S. Allows Venezuela to Begin Debt Restructuring Process Venezuela must repay $60 billion in defaulted bonds as it looks to stabilize its economy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6f81a200899a00e780f6 City says Project Blue must stop using Tucson Water for data center construction te 2026-05-05T22:30:25.536Z City says Project Blue must stop using Tucson Water for data center construction Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6d52a200899a00e780a5 Minnesota lawmakers fail at trying to get Omar to testify about alleged fraud, GOP leader talks next steps te 2026-05-05T22:21:06.522Z Minnesota lawmakers fail at trying to get Omar to testify about alleged fraud, GOP leader talks next steps Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., refused to respond to a request from a Minnesota committee seeking more information on her ties to the massive fraud scandal in the state, prompting a failed subpoena vote on Tuesday, but the committee’s chair says more options exist.  The subpoena, which required a two-thirds committee vote in favor to pass, only got five out of the six votes needed despite the committee's Republican majority. "We have reached out to Representative Ilhan Omar on multiple occasions, inviting her to testify and inviting and requesting documents," State Rep. Kristin Robbins, chair of the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, said ahead of the vote. "We have endeavored in multiple ways to get access to [information] because, as everyone knows, Representative Omar had had some role, whether inadvertent or not. She passed the MEALS Act in March of 2020, and that took the guardrails off the federal school nutrition program, which created the conditions for [fraud]." WATCH: ILHAN OMAR ROASTED FOR BRUTAL RESURFACED VIDEO ABOUT 'WORLD WAR ELEVEN' "I do think the subpoena is important. This is one of dozens, if not hundreds of things we are investigating. We have had hundreds of whistleblower reports. They continue to come in weekly," Robbins added, noting she will continue to try to reach out to Omar's office to get cooperation. "Even though the committee will no longer have official hearings we will continue to investigate these whistleblower reports and webs of fraud." After Tuesday's failed subpoena effort, Fox News Digital touched base with Robbins about possible next steps. "They're fading," Robbins said about the committee’s options after the failed subpoena vote. "But I'll certainly talk to our friends in Congress to see if they would be willing to issue a subpoena. I don't know if they are, but they would have the same authority and it's still relevant to them because it's a federal program that's been swindled. So I don't know if they would be willing to do it, but it's worth asking." Robbins added that the federal government has a "whole menu of legal options" given that Omar is a member of Congress.  "They have so many investigations going on, I don’t know where this falls on the priority list," Robbins said. OMAR ACCUSED BY GOP OPPONENT OF OPENING UP THE DOOR TO MASSIVE MINNEAPOLIS FRAUD: 'DEEP, DEEP TIES' Last month, Robbins says the congresswoman "ghosted" the committee by failing to appear to testify at a hearing focused on the MEALS Act, a federal COVID-19 relief measure passed in 2020 and sponsored by Omar.  "Minnesotans and the Members of the House Fraud Prevention & State Oversight Committee were disappointed that you failed to appear before our committee to answer questions," Robbins wrote before asking Omar to turn over communications showing how she promoted expanded access to federal child nutrition programs, including emails, texts and meeting records with the Minnesota Department of Education and constituents.  The request also zeroed in on Omar’s public promotion of a Minneapolis restaurant that later became linked to the program. Robbins cited a Somali-language TV appearance in which Omar highlighted Safari Restaurant as a meal distribution site and asked for all communications related to the video and the restaurant’s participation. Robbins is seeking records of any contact between Omar and a long list of individuals charged or implicated in the Feeding Our Future case, including nonprofit founder Aimee Bock and dozens of alleged co-conspirators. The deadline for Omar to respond to the committee’s questions was Tuesday, May 5. Fox News Digital reached out to Omar’s office for comment.  "Democrat Ilhan Omar has shown her disdain for the taxpayers," Robbins posted on X on Tuesday. " She believes she’s above answering for her role in the Feeding our Future fraud. We’ve sent her multiple letters and invites, but zero response from Ilhan Omar— what is she hiding?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6d3ea200899a00e7809c ICE deports illegal immigrant convicted of attempting to kill newborn after blue state prison release te 2026-05-05T22:20:46.997Z ICE deports illegal immigrant convicted of attempting to kill newborn after blue state prison release An illegal immigrant woman convicted of attempting to kill her newborn baby on Long Island, New York, has been successfully deported from the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Soili Xiomara Aparicio-Santos, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, was deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from New York in April. The agency said she was deported after serving just eight years in a New York prison sentence for attempted infant murder.   Aparicio-Santos entered the country illegally under the Obama administration in 2014. She has had a final order of removal against her since 2014. MIGRANT CONVICTED OF KILLING HIS SON ARRESTED BY ICE YEARS AFTER INITIAL DEPORTATION In 2018, she was convicted of second-degree attempted murder, first and second-degree attempted assault, and endangering the welfare of a child.  DHS said that despite being originally sentenced to 16 years in prison for her crime, Aparicio-Santos’ sentence was reduced to 10 years, of which she only ended up serving eight. However, DHS said that local authorities cooperated with ICE and notified the agency before her release, enabling federal agents to make the arrest. The 41-year-old was living in Centereach, New York, in Suffolk County on Long Island, local outlet Daily Voice reported. The outlet reported that in 2017, Aparicio-Santos attempted to kill her baby boy by smothering him with a pillow. A family member noticed her actions and called the police. The child reportedly avoided serious injuries and was placed in foster care. ICE first lodged an immigration detainer — a request to hold — against Aparicio-Santos after she was initially arrested by Suffolk County police for first-degree reckless endangerment in 2017. The agency then lodged a second detainer in 2018 while she was serving her sentence, DHS said. Lauren Bis, acting DHS assistant secretary, lauded the local Long Island authorities for cooperating with ICE to remove Aparicio-Santos. "Thanks to cooperation by law enforcement and our ICE officers, this barbaric criminal is out of our country," Bis said in a DHS news release. DHS DEMANDS LETITIA JAMES TAKE ACTION OVER NEW YORK'S REFUSAL TO HONOR ICE DETAINERS "This monster attempted to KILL her own child the day he was born," said Bis. She slammed the Obama administration for having "released this attempted murderer into our country." Bis emphasized that DHS "need(s) cooperation from state and local politicians to get criminals like this out of our country," adding, "Together, we can make America safe again." Suffolk and Nassau, New York, counties, both of which are majority Republican-controlled, stand in stark contrast with neighboring New York City in their approach to cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. Suffolk County is currently battling a $112 million federal jury verdict after courts found the county violated constitutional rights by holding inmates past their release dates solely to honor ICE detainer requests. Suffolk Attorney Thomas Dewey slammed the ruling, the New York Post reported, saying, "The jury’s preposterous and unjust damages award cannot stand." SOCIALIST MAYOR MAMDANI BASHES ICE AFTER CHAOTIC PROTEST LEADS TO ARRESTS: ‘CRUEL AND INHUMANE’ DHS said in its statement that seven of the top 10 safest cities in the U.S. cooperate with ICE. The agency called partnerships with federal immigration enforcement and local law enforcement "critical to having the resources DHS needs to arrest criminal illegal aliens across the country." "When politicians bar local law enforcement from working with DHS, law enforcement officers have to have a more visible presence to find and apprehend the criminals let out of jails and back into communities," the agency said. Fox News Digital reached out to the Suffolk County, New York, Police Department and Sheriff’s Office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6d2ba200899a00e78093 CNN analyst defends Fetterman, sounds alarm on 'nutty' notion that moderate stances make him a Republican te 2026-05-05T22:20:27.186Z CNN analyst defends Fetterman, sounds alarm on 'nutty' notion that moderate stances make him a Republican CNN's Van Jones, a former advisor to Barack Obama, defended Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., on Monday and said it shouldn't be illegal to be a moderate in the Democratic Party. "Look, I think he is a moderate Democrat, and that should not be illegal in this party," Jones said during a discussion on CNN’s "The Source with Kaitlin Collins." "My God, you have to agree on 100% of 100% of the Berkeley, California agenda to be a Democrat?" he continued. "It doesn‘t make any sense. We‘ve always had moderate Democrats, progressive Democrats have always had some, you know, people who didn‘t fit the mold." Politico reported Monday that some Republicans were trying to persuade Fetterman to change his party affiliation. The Democratic senator told the outlet in an interview, "I’m a Democrat, and I’m staying one." FETTERMAN SAYS DEMOCRATS HAVE FORGOTTEN IRAN IS 'THE REAL ENEMY' AS WAR POWERS DEADLINE APPROACHES Fetterman has faced pushback from members of his Democratic caucus after breaking with them on some issues, like support for Israel and some far-left causes. Jones said the party's disconnect with Fetterman showed how "insane" things have become. "It just shows you how nutty things have gotten, that somebody who wants to stick up for Israel and doesn‘t want an open border is somehow now has to be a Republican," he said. "That‘s completely insane. I think that John Fetterman would not fit in the Republican Party any better than I would." FETTERMAN SAYS 'MORAL CLARITY' DRIVES HIS WIDENING BREAK WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY Politico reported that Fetterman didn't outright reject the call in private, and said he "absorbed the suggestion," citing a GOP official who said the senator responded, "I’d be a s---ty Republican." Malcolm Kenyatta, a Democratic National Committee vice chair, slammed Fetterman in April, labeling the senator "a mess." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "Almost every day now my US Senator comes on this site to attack his constituents and many people who worked hard to elect him. Suggesting that they have 'derangement syndrome' for opposing this administration. You’re a mess @JohnFetterman," Malcolm Kenyatta asserted in a post on X. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has also called out Fetterman over his response to the war in Iran and said on CNN in April that he "knows better." Jones concluded, "He’s not going to be a Republican, and he should be able to be a Democrat and not get, you know, a bunch of nonsense thrown at him." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6b0ca200899a00e77ffa Stefon Diggs found not guilty on strangulation and assault charges, now eyes NFL free agency te 2026-05-05T22:11:24.857Z Stefon Diggs found not guilty on strangulation and assault charges, now eyes NFL free agency The American criminal court system is about proving someone is guilty because, otherwise, they should be found not guilty. And that's apparently how it was for Stefon Diggs on Tuesday. In a classic case of he-said, she-said, the burden of proof was on the state to prove he did indeed choke and assault his female chef last Dec. 2, as she claimed to the police and on the stand during the two-day trial. The burden of proof was obviously not met based on the jury's verdict. On count one -- strangulation or suffocation: Not guilty. On count two -- assault and battery: Not guilty. SECOND PATRIOTS STAR FACES DISTURBING ALLEGATIONS DAY AFTER STEFON DIGGS DENIES STRANGULATION CHARGES "Jurors, I told you during this trial and in my instructions the verdict was your responsibility and your responsibility alone," Judge Jeanmarie Carroll said in open court following the reading of the verdict. "Jurors, I want to thank each of you for your careful attention and service throughout this trial. "This case has involved a heightened level of attention. Despite that, you have remained focused on the evidence presented in this courtroom and the law as I instructed you." PATRIOTS COACH MIKE VRABEL ADDRESSES CRIMINAL ALLEGATIONS AGAINST TWO PLAYERS AHEAD OF PLAYOFFS And, look, this verdict doesn't mean Diggs didn't have a fit of rage and actually grabbed and possibly even locked Mila Adams in some sort of chokehold when he confronted her in her room that December night last year. But there was simply no proof. No photos to show injuries. No video of the alleged assault. No eyewitness. PATRIOTS STARS ELIGIBLE TO HELP TEAM CLINCH TOP SEED IN PLAYOFFS DESPITE HEINOUS ALLEGATIONS, NFL SAYS Nothing but his word against her word. And his word, as articulated by his lawyer, was that nothing happened. No nuance. No handsy contact. Nothing. It also didn't help the prosecution that Adams was not a great witness on the stand -- admitting she deleted texts, admitting she and Diggs had a sexual relationship before she was hired as his chef, and encountering other troubles with testimony that drew the ire of Carroll, who at one point threatened to strike all her testimony. So Diggs, who did not testify, is free. The NFL, which has been monitoring the trial, did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment on whether Diggs is now clear of the league's personal conduct policy. But it would be logical for that to happen. And he's a free agent. PATRIOTS TO CUT STEFON DIGGS DESPITE PRODUCTIVE 1,000-YARD SEASON AND SUPER BOWL RUN The New England Patriots released Diggs in March as a salary cap savings move. Surely, the fact a trial in Dedham, miles away from Gillette Stadium, didn't help convince the team to perhaps adjust the wide receiver's contract and keep him. And in the months since that release, Diggs has gone unsigned. That is expected to change now that the shadow of these ugly allegations go mostly away. It's unclear how much Diggs still has in the proverbial tank but his resume includes the fact he was a 1,000-yard receiver last season. Again. Diggs has eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in seven of the last eight seasons. But that doesn't mean he'll have tons of teams vying for his services. Diggs, 32, is frankly something of an enigma. Despite his production, the Bills, Texans and Patriots have all moved on from him after just one year the past three seasons. His next team will be his fourth team in four years. Having said that, the Chiefs, Patriots, Dolphins, Saints, Raiders and maybe even the Steelers could use wide receiver help. The Raiders wide receiver room is a who's not who among NFL players. The top of the Las Vegas WR depth chart features Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor and Jack Bech. That's not exactly a lot to offer Kirk Cousins and first-round pick Fernando Mendoza by way of help on the outside. Diggs is probably well past the days of getting a big contract. Whatever team that now shows interest in him will probably be offering what is ultimately a one-year deal without a ton of guaranteed money. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6af9a200899a00e77ff1 Sting won’t leave fortune to his children, says not making them work is ‘a form of abuse’ te 2026-05-05T22:11:05.423Z Sting won’t leave fortune to his children, says not making them work is ‘a form of abuse’ Sting is getting real about how much of his money he will be leaving his children. In a recent sit down with "CBS Sunday Morning," the 74-year-old musician spoke about his philosophy when it comes to an inheritance, noting he thinks "the worst thing you can do to a kid is to say, 'You don't have to work.'" "I think that's a form of abuse that I hope I'm never guilty of," he shared. "All of my kids have been blessed with this extraordinary work ethic, whether it's the DNA of it or whether I've said to them, 'Guys, you got to work. I'm spending our money. I'm paying for your education. You've got shoes on your feet. Go to work.'" He added that in his mind's eye, this isn't done to be "cruel" to his children, but instead to show them "kindness" and "trust in them that they will make their own way." BEN AFFLECK WARNS AGAINST HANDOUTS, JOINING MARIE OSMOND AND GORDON RAMSAY WITH TOUGH LOVE PARENTING The musician first gained popularity as the frontman, bassist and songwriter for The Police, one of the most successful bands of the 70s and 80s. He released five studio albums and won six Grammy Awards with the band, and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a group in 2003. After going solo in 1985 with the jazz album, "The Dream of the Blue Turtles," Sting had a successful career as a standalone artist, going on to win 11 Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, an Emmy Award, a Kennedy Center Honor and four Academy Award nomination for best original song. He is currently starring in the play, "The Last Ship," which explores the city he grew up in, calling it an "analog of what my life could have been." When speaking with CBS Sunday Morning, he said he's "had more than enough success and affirmation," and would like for this play to become part of his legacy. "It's very personal to me. It's about where I come from and therefore who I am in the world," he said. "I don't think of myself as a celebrity. I don't like to. I like to think of myself as a working musician with a story to tell. And the story is largely my experience in life where I come from, how I've navigated life, various chapters of my life to end up here in a very privileged and fortunate position." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Sting is currently on the road with the "STING 3.0" tour, which officially began in September 2024, and has played shows throughout North America and Europe. In January 2025, the musician experienced a setback when he was forced to postpone a number of his shows due to a temporary throat infection, announcing the news on social media. Fans quickly sent their well-wishes to the legendary musician, with Sting later taking to social media to thank his followers for their kind messages. "Thanks so much for all of the well wishes," he wrote on Instagram. "I am steadily improving from a temporary throat infection which has prevented me from singing, though I’m looking forward to resuming my performances and rescheduled shows soon. Love, Sting." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS He was previously forced to cancel a handful of concerts in 2019 and in 2018 for health reasons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6ae5a200899a00e77fe8 Tiki Barber tells Joel Embiid to 'stop being a b-tch' after complaining about Knicks physicality te 2026-05-05T22:10:45.874Z Tiki Barber tells Joel Embiid to 'stop being a b-tch' after complaining about Knicks physicality Tiki Barber has heard enough from Joel Embiid. The former New York Giants running back and current WFAN radio host unloaded on the Philadelphia 76ers star this week after Embiid complained about the physicality in Philly’s playoff series against the New York Knicks. It all started after the Knicks demolished the Sixers, 137-98, in Game 1. During the game, Mikal Bridges drilled Embiid in the midsection while fighting through a screen — not exactly ideal timing considering Embiid recently underwent an emergency appendectomy. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Afterward, Embiid addressed the hit. "I don't know if it was dirty or not… I don't think that was necessary," Embiid said. "It was after the play. It's whatever, it's playoff basketball. If that's the reality of it, I guess we've got to go out and be physical, too." Embiid also acknowledged he probably needs to do a better job protecting the area while recovering from surgery. "I guess I got to do a better job of protecting my [stomach]," he added. Barber was not exactly sympathetic. During Tuesday’s edition of WFAN’s "Evan & Tiki," Barber torched Embiid for publicly complaining about the contact. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "If it’s gonna hurt, to physically be hurt, and someone might run into you, accidentally or otherwise, don’t play," Barber said. "Remember when I had a broken arm in 2000? I had to tape my other arm because they were literally stepping on it, knowing I had a broken arm. I didn’t complain about it. It’s part of the risk of playing hurt. So, stop being a b-tch." He wasn’t done there. "Because you’ve been an elite athlete for a long time," Barber continued. "You play hurt. You have to. Especially when it means something to you." Look, playoff sports are basically one giant pain-tolerance competition. Everybody’s banged up by this point of the year. But Embiid — fairly or unfairly — probably isn’t going to get much public sympathy considering his reputation for flopping and theatrics over the years. And he’s definitely not going to get any sympathy at Madison Square Garden. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6ad1a200899a00e77fdf New York Times sued by federal government over alleged 'DEI-related' employment discrimination te 2026-05-05T22:10:25.977Z New York Times sued by federal government over alleged 'DEI-related' employment discrimination The New York Times is being sued by the Trump administration over alleged 'DEI-related' discrimination, something the paper fervently denied. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Tuesday it has filed a lawsuit against the Times, claiming it "violated federal law when it passed over a White male employee for a promotion because of his race and/or sex." "According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, The New York Times chose not to promote a well-qualified White male employee because of his race and/or sex," the EEOC said in a press release. "The New York Times has a well-documented commitment to enacting race and sex conscious decision making in the workforce through its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. In The New York Times’s 2021 'Call to Action' and throughout numerous other publications, the company stated goals and action plans to increase non-White and female representation in its leadership positions." TRUMP BLASTS NEW YORK TIMES, CNN FOR ‘SEDITIOUS’ COVERAGE OF IRAN WAR The incident allegedly involved a "longtime New York Times editor" who has an "extensive experience in real estate journalism" and was apparently snubbed from an open deputy real estate editor position in early 2025. "Every candidate who advanced through to the final interview process was not a White male. The company ultimately hired an outside candidate for the role — a non-White female with little to no experience in real estate journalism, despite such experience being a requirement for the real estate editor position," the EEOC said, alleging the paper's actions violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL, NEW YORK TIMES CLASH OVER PAPER'S CLAIM ITS REPORTER WAS ‘INVESTIGATED’ The agency went on to claim that the paper's hiring manager approved the external candidate "without her first going through the standard interview processes for the position" and she was selected for the position "despite the company’s own final interview panel rating her less favorably than two other final candidates." "No one is above the law — including 'elite' institutions," EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas said in a statement. "There is no such thing as 'reverse discrimination'; all race or sex discrimination is equally unlawful, according to long-established civil rights principles. The EEOC is prepared to root out discrimination anywhere it may rear its head." "Federal law is clear: making hiring or promotion decisions motivated in whole or in part by race or sex violates federal law. There is no diversity exception to this rule," Lucas added. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS The New York Times issued a fiery response to the lawsuit, rejecting what it calls "politically motivated allegations." "Our employment practices are merit-based and focused on recruiting and promoting the best talent in the world. We will defend ourselves vigorously," Times communications chief Danielle Rhoades Ha stated. "Throughout this process, the EEOC deviated from standard practices in highly unusual ways. The allegation centers on a single personnel decision for one of over 100 deputy positions across the newsroom, yet the EEOC’s filing makes sweeping claims that ignore the facts to fit a predetermined narrative. Neither race nor gender played a role in this decision – we hired the most qualified candidate, and she is an excellent editor." "The New York Times’s commitment to diversity in all its forms is longstanding and unwavering, as is our commitment to a fair and legal hiring process that does not discriminate against anyone," Rhoades Ha added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa68b5a200899a00e77f49 Trump teaches students his iconic dance during White House fitness event te 2026-05-05T22:01:25.266Z Trump teaches students his iconic dance during White House fitness event President Donald Trump gave students on the White House South Lawn a quick lesson in one of his most recognizable moves Monday — breaking out his signature "Trump dance"in a moment that quickly made the rounds online. The short clip, shared by the official White House account on X, shows Trump briefly stepping into the role of dance instructor, demonstrating the now-familiar arm motions that have become a staple of his rallies. "SPOTTED: PRESIDENT TRUMP TEACHING THE TRUMP DANCE ON THE SOUTH LAWN 🇺🇸," the White House posted on X. As the Village People’s "YMCA" played, Trump joined in for a few seconds, gesturing through the motions and brandishing a broad smile as students joined in before returning to the event. TRUMP, MUSK GO VIRAL WITH 'TRUMP DANCE' TO YMCA AT NEW YEAR'S PARTY The moment came after Trump signed a memorandum restoring the Presidential Fitness Test Award, reviving a competitive, school-based benchmark that had been phased out during the Obama administration. The students in attendance were local children and families invited to the White House, though officials did not provide additional details. Trump's dancing has become one of the president's most recognizable visuals. TRUMP SETS UP PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS TEST FOR ANOTHER REVAMP AFTER OBAMA RETIRED IT DURING PRESIDENCY Earlier in the event, Trump welcomed student athletes to the White House and stressed the importance of physical fitness. "We’re thrilled to have so many young athletes here at the White House," Trump said. "It is indeed a beautiful day to celebrate America’s athletic traditions and champions and physical fitness." He also joked about his own workout habits, saying, "I work out so much, like about one minute a day max if I’m lucky," Trump said. Village People co-founder Victor Willis previously backed Trump’s use of the song, saying the president was "bringing so much joy to the American people with his use of ‘Y.M.C.A.’" after initially opposing it. Trump’s memorandum builds on an earlier executive order reestablishing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, part of a broader "Make America Healthy Again" push. Fox News Digital's Ashley DiMella Taylor Penley contributed to this reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa68a1a200899a00e77f40 Democrats wish Kamala Harris ran for California governor, not look to 2028: report te 2026-05-05T22:01:05.848Z Democrats wish Kamala Harris ran for California governor, not look to 2028: report Many Democrats wish former Vice President Kamala Harris would have run for governor of California rather than potentially making another bid for the presidency in 2028, according to a new report. Amid a hotly contested gubernatorial race in the Golden State in which numerous candidates are splitting the Democratic vote, The New York Times highlighted how Harris could have decisively changed this in a piece headlined, "A California Dream? Some Democrats Fear Harris Picked the Wrong Race." "Maybe, they say, she should have run for governor instead of publicly pondering a third run for president," the Times noted. California has an open primary system where all candidates of both parties run against each other, so hypothetically, two candidates of the same party could face each other in the general election. With Republican votes divided among only two candidates and Democratic votes divided among eight, some Democrats have worried about the potential of a Republican being elected governor. KAMALA HARRIS DOESN'T RULE OUT ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL RUN IN NEW INTERVIEW: 'I AM NOT DONE' One example the Times recalled was "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin, who last month urged Harris to abandon her presidential ambitions in favor of state politics.  "California, it’s like running a country," Hostin said. "I know that she’s talked about being president — I don’t know if that’s the right position for her — but my goodness, she certainly knows California." "Instead, she has been roaming the country on a book tour, saying recently that she "might" run for president again in 2028," the Times wrote. "It’s enough to give some party loyalists heartburn. The governor’s race, they say, would have been a better bet." While Harris was initially hailed by Democrats when she became the party's 2024 nominee after then-President Joe Biden decided to end his reelection bid, some voters have soured on her. Matt Bennett, a co-founder of the Democratic think tank Third Way, said that Harris would have been great for the governorship. But in a presidential race, she would enter "with a real burden" of defending the past. "It’s conceivable that she could craft a message," he told the Times. "But she’s got a lot of explaining to do." KAMALA HARRIS' MAJOR CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCEMENT TRIGGERS CIRCULAR DEM FIRING SQUAD "It’s pretty obvious she would have dominated the race," Lara Bergthold, a California political consultant, told the Times. "It felt like it was an easy win and an easy walk into the governor’s mansion here." Nonetheless, Bergthold said, "I get the feeling that she wants to play on the national stage." Meanwhile, the current crop of Democratic gubernatorial candidates in California still has no frontrunner following former Rep. Eric Swalwell ending his campaign and resigning from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct. The Times noted that Rusty Hicks, the chairman of California’s state Democratic Party, "has urged candidates to ‘honestly assess’ whether they should remain in the race." Democratic strategist and former Obama advisor David Axelrod said the situation is like a "high-stakes NASCAR race where the cars aren’t going very fast, but running each other off the road before one rushes to the front at the end." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital reached out to Harris but did not receive an immediate reply. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa688ea200899a00e77f37 Dabo Swinney gets candid about past expectations, transfer portal hesitancy te 2026-05-05T22:00:46.294Z Dabo Swinney gets candid about past expectations, transfer portal hesitancy Dabo Swinney is a coaching legend. His credentials alone should have him earmarked for the College Football Hall of Fame the minute he's eligible: two national championships, nine ACC titles, and three Coach of the Year awards to his name. But if you ask Clemson fans what they thought about their current head coach, they probably wouldn't even mention his past accolades. College football is a "what have you done for me lately" kind of sport, and as of late, Swinney hasn't done much of note. CLEMSON'S DABO SWINNEY STILL HOT UNDER THE COLLAR OVER OFFICIATING, SAYS REFS NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE No one understands that better than Swinney himself. "We didn't handle the expectations well," Swinney said to Greg McElroy on his podcast earlier this week, "So this year, we have to handle the negativity." Swinney is hoping his Tigers can use 2025 as fuel for a bounce back year, but it won't be easy. Clemson starts right out of the chute with a game against LSU in Baton Rouge. A month after that, the Tigers will welcome the Miami Hurricanes to town, and they are now the big dogs of the ACC, a title Clemson used to hold annually. To Swinney, the roadmap to a bounce back year is there. He points to the 2010 season, when the Tigers lost a slew of close games and dealt with an injury to star QB Kyle Parker before rebounding in 2011, his first ACC Championship-winning season. But why have the Tigers fallen so far? A lot of critics will point to Swinney's reticence towards NIL and using the transfer portal, something he acknowledged while with McElroy. He calls the portal a "resource, not a source," while arguing many portal entries are "pushed in there." On NIL, Swinney clarified his position on money vs. culture. "Well, to me it's always culture," Swinney explains, "culture triumphs everything." When it comes down to a fast fix, Swinney won't take the easy way out. "I've always felt like 'what's best for the longterm?' I think that's a mistake that people make in life, it's a mistake people make in business, it's a mistake I've seen a lot of football people make." And he won't sacrifice his culture for a quick fix, either. "I'm not going to pay a high school kid more than Sammy Brown," Swinney exclaimed, "that makes no sense!" ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He understands the stakes and what could be on the line if Clemson has another bad start to the season, and while it is noble that Swinney won't budge much on his stance, his rigidity could cost him his job after 2026. It sounds like he is at peace with that fact, though that probably won't quell the frayed nerves of Tigers fans everywhere. Regardless of what comes of 2026, Swinney isn't changing his methods for anyone. Whether he makes it to 2027 remains to be seen, but in this age of "adapt or die," Swinney is clearly marching to the beat of his own drum. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6878a200899a00e77f12 Man Accused of Attacking Press Gala Indicted on Four Charges te 2026-05-05T22:00:24.864Z Man Accused of Attacking Press Gala Indicted on Four Charges A grand jury approved a fourth count against Cole Tomas Allen, who prosecutors say wounded a federal officer while attempting to kill President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6674a200899a00e77ebb Havasu police break down apartment door during domestic violence investigation te 2026-05-05T21:51:48.684Z Havasu police break down apartment door during domestic violence investigation Lake Havasu City police forced open an apartment door after a witness reported a man strangled a woman inside. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6660a200899a00e77eb2 Arizona's marijuana repeal effort goes up in smoke te 2026-05-05T21:51:28.748Z Arizona's marijuana repeal effort goes up in smoke PHOENIX -- Arizonans who enjoy marijuana recreationally don't have to worry it could get taken away -- at least not this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa664ca200899a00e77ea9 County renews fight for rural groundwater control in Hualapai Basin case te 2026-05-05T21:51:08.979Z County renews fight for rural groundwater control in Hualapai Basin case Under Arizona statute, an irrigation non-expansion area is one of few legal tools available for rural communities to prevent a potentially disastrous strain on limited groundwater resources. But earlier this year, that designation was taken from the Kingman area. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6633a200899a00e77e63 What Happened When Pope Leo XIV Had to Call Customer Service te 2026-05-05T21:50:43.817Z What Happened When Pope Leo XIV Had to Call Customer Service Spoiler alert: There was no miracle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6620a200899a00e77e5a F.A.A. Employee Charged With Threatening to Kill Trump te 2026-05-05T21:50:24.287Z F.A.A. Employee Charged With Threatening to Kill Trump The employee, Dean DelleChiaie of Nashua, N.H., was accused of emailing the White House about his plans to kill the president, after using his work computer to conduct related searches. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa63bea200899a00e77dca Bernie Sanders’ anti-Netflix crusade hits the skids after filings expose awkward twist te 2026-05-05T21:40:14.209Z Bernie Sanders’ anti-Netflix crusade hits the skids after filings expose awkward twist Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., used campaign funds to pay for a subscription to Netflix from January to March despite his long-running criticism of the streaming service's tax practices, Federal Election Commission records show. Over the years, Sanders has repeatedly criticized Netflix for allegedly not paying its "fair share" of taxes and for raising prices on consumers as its executives grow wealthier. In contrast to these criticisms, the senator’s campaign began paying the streaming service $46.79 a month in January to cover a "subscription."  "Corporate greed is Netflix doubling its profit last year to a record $5.3 billion, avoiding over $1 billion in taxes [and] blaming a 10.7% price increase on ‘inflation’ squeezing $1.35 billion from its 75 million subscribers while its CEO became $200 million richer in the pandemic," Sanders wrote in March 2022. Sanders has also, on multiple occasions, criticized Netflix for paying $0 in federal taxes. Netflix has sharply reduced its federal tax liability for some years by using a variety of corporate tax credits. BILL MAHER CALLS OUT BERNIE SANDERS, SAYS HE'S TIRED OF HEARING THE RICH DON'T PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE OF TAXES "Your $8.99 Netflix subscription is more than the company paid in federal income taxes last year (nothing)," the senator posted to social media in 2019. "We are going to make massive corporations finally pay their fair share." Senate campaigns have only released their financial information up to March, meaning that Sanders’ donor-funded Netflix subscription may be ongoing. Sanders' campaign did not respond to a request for comment after being reached by Fox News Digital Tuesday morning. UNEARTHED FEC RECORDS EXPOSES VULNERABLE DEM SENATOR'S HYPOCRISY ON TAKING CASH FROM BILLIONAIRES  The Vermont senator has faced criticism in the past over his use of campaign funds. In 2023, Sanders transferred $200,000 in donor cash to the Sanders Institute, a nonprofit organization run by his wife and stepson. Since then, Sanders has continued to semi-regularly use his campaign account to fund his family charity. "The facts present in this case and the family ties involved certainly raise legitimate concern," Kendra Arnold, executive director of the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust, told Fox News Digital at the time. "If the nonprofit and its executive director are truly producing work and actually earning the money, it is not illegal, but it is frowned upon. On the other hand, if nothing or very little is being done to legitimately earn the money, then it is highly likely a serious campaign finance violation has taken place." ENERGY WATCHDOG EXPOSES EYE-POPPING CARBON FOOTPRINT OF SANDERS' JET-SETTING TOUR: 'FAKE SOCIALIST' The over $550,000 in donor funds Sanders in donor funds Sanders spent on private jets during his 2025 "Fighting Oligarchy" tour has also fallen under scrutiny. "You don't expect a socialist to fly commercial do you?" conservative political communications consultant Matt Gorman said. "There's no bigger hypocrite than the liberal who chastises us for eating meat and using gas stoves, yet flies in private jets." Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates interviewed Sanders for a segment in his Netflix original series titled "What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates" in 2024. The senator’s use of campaign funds to pay for a streaming service is relatively unusual.  Campaign finance records show that only five political committees, including one belonging to Sanders, have made payments to Netflix for expenses described as some form of subscription over the past ten years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa63bca200899a00e77da8 Suspect in National Mall Shooting Is Identified te 2026-05-05T21:40:12.151Z Suspect in National Mall Shooting Is Identified Michael Marx, a 45-year-old Texan, is accused of shooting at Secret Service agents by the Washington Monument on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6168a200899a00e77d3d Missouri's JJ Bush blames car for speeding, arrested for felony aggravated fleeing te 2026-05-05T21:30:16.849Z Missouri's JJ Bush blames car for speeding, arrested for felony aggravated fleeing There must be something about players in the SEC and driving citations, with Missouri being the latest program dealing with an off-field issue pertaining to an arrest. Just one day after two Ole Miss football players were charged with DUIs, in separate incidents, Missouri freshman linebacker JJ Bush was arrested Monday on charges of felony aggravated fleeing and careless driving after being pulled over in Columbia. According to a probable cause statement by the arresting officer, Bush was driving a 2024 Ford Mustang when the arresting officer witnessed him speeding in excess of the 40 mph speed limit. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM  After following the Missouri player for a short period of time, the officer then turned on his lights. It was at this point where the "aggravated fleeing" charge comes in, as the officer estimated that JJ Bush was going around 80 mph, as he also turned on his lights and followed Bush for "24 seconds" before the Missouri linebacker came to a stop. Hail Mary in Lubbock: Brendan Sorsby’s last shot at beating NCAA gambling allegations You can read the probable cause statement here. The report states that the only reason Bush stopped for the officer was because traffic had built up at the upcoming stop light, which is when the conversation with the linebacker began. "That’s just how my car is," JJ Bush told the officer about why he was speeding and going through traffic at a high speed. He also told the officer that "I f---ed up. Driving crazy," according to the probable cause statement. Bush was taken to the Columbia Police Department following the incident, and booked on the charges listed above. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM  Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz released the following statement to local reporters. "We are disappointed in JJ’s actions. He is indefinitely suspended from the team as the legal process plays out." We will continue to follow this story for the latest updates out of Missouri. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6168a200899a00e77d34 Texas gunman kills 2, wounds 3 during targeted business meetup: police te 2026-05-05T21:30:16.477Z Texas gunman kills 2, wounds 3 during targeted business meetup: police At least two people were killed, and three others were wounded Tuesday in a shooting that broke out in Carrollton, Texas. The suspected gunman, identified as Seung Han Ho, 69, was arrested after a brief foot chase, according to a report from affiliate FOX 4 Dallas. Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo told the outlet the victims were meeting Ho for a business transaction, when Ho fired shots at about 10:30 a.m. local time. TEXAS MAN, 66, SHOT TO DEATH WHILE SELLING CELLPHONE ON FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE: POLICE Ho was arrested a few miles away at a Koreatown shopping center after a brief foot chase, Arredondo said. Video from FOX 4 showed a large police presence, including the FBI, at the shooting scene and shopping center. The three wounded victims are in stable condition, Arredondo said. FBI Dallas did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6168a200899a00e77d2b Video shows bridge turn into burnout bonanza in stunt-happy takeover – police swoop in to cuff road rebels te 2026-05-05T21:30:16.113Z Video shows bridge turn into burnout bonanza in stunt-happy takeover – police swoop in to cuff road rebels Nine people were arrested and 77 ATVs and dirt bikes seized as part of an investigation into a wild takeover that shut down traffic on the Bay Bridge in California, police said. The Oakland Police Department announced the crackdown during a news conference on Monday after officers set up a blockade across the bridge to stop the mayhem on Sunday. In video captured by police drone, dozens of bikers were seen weaving in and out of lanes on the bridge only to be blocked by officers' vehicles. In another portion of the video, law enforcement officers were seen attempting to retrieve someone who jumped into the water while fleeing. DOZENS OF DECOY RIDERS CAUGHT ON CAMERA JOINING CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL DIRT BIKE POLICE CHASE THROUGH LA In a news conference, Oakland Police Chief James Beere said the joint effort allowed for officers to trap bikers riding on the bridge. FOLLOW US ON X GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL OPD said in a statement in part, "On Sunday, more than 100 OPD officers worked alongside regional partners to safely coordinate arrests and vehicle seizures."  This recent slew of arrests is not the first time the city has had to deal with illegal takeovers. WATCH: ILLEGAL STREET RACING 'TAKEOVER' EXPLODES AS HUNDREDS SWARM STREETS AND SUSPECTS BOLT San Francisco Police Chief Derek Luth said during the news conference that the takeovers have become a regional problem. He said his agency, alongside California Highway Patrol, seized 85 bikes when bikers tried to take over the bridge back in March. Additionally, last year SFPD seized more than 140 vehicles in relation to takeovers. "There are going to be more arrests. If you made it away yesterday [Sunday] just expect a knock at your door, and if it warrants and it's legally just, you'll be arrested as well," Beere said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6167a200899a00e77d22 Trump 'drug czar' warns of deadly 'rhino tranquilizer' killing Americans as cartel crackdown escalates te 2026-05-05T21:30:15.751Z Trump 'drug czar' warns of deadly 'rhino tranquilizer' killing Americans as cartel crackdown escalates The Trump administration issued a dire warning to Americans regarding a deadly new drug surfacing in U.S. communities. "Drug czar" Sara Carter joined "Hannity" on Monday to discuss medetomidine, a potent sedative sometimes called "rhino tranquilizer." "For the first time, we partnered with the CDC to issue an alert," Carter told Fox News host Sean Hannity. "We sent it across the country to warn first responders and doctors that we have medetomidine out there." The federal alert warns that medetomidine is increasingly being found mixed into illicit fentanyl, something Carter warns "kills." Its prevalence in drug seizures has grown since 2023, primarily appearing in the Northeast and Midwest, according to the health advisory. FATAL DRUG COMBINATION SPARKS ALERT AS 'RHINO TRANQ’ SPREADS ACROSS US "Medetomidine represents a real threat to communities, and this once again reaffirms that the only safe level of illegal drug use is zero," Carter, director of National Drug Control Policy, wrote in the White House alert. She said the alert is part of the Trump administration’s effort to support law enforcement in cracking down on smuggling. Carter noted that by using tools like nationwide wastewater testing, the administration was able to detect the rise of the drug early. "We are going to stay ahead of our adversaries. We are not going to sit there and support policies that only benefit the drug cartels and our adversaries," Carter added. "We put a stop to that." TRUMP’S ‘TOTAL ELIMINATION’ STRATEGY PAVED WAY FOR FALL OF CARTEL KINGPIN ‘EL MENCHO’ Carter also discussed President Donald Trump’s "power through strength" strategy to target cartels. "What he says, he means," she said. "Whether you're talking to leaders in Central America or Mexico, like I have, or across the globe." DAN BONGINO REVEALS HE FEARS ‘FEDERAL PRISON’ IN CHILLING CLAIM AFTER YEAR AT THE FBI She noted that major operations, such as the removal of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and partnering with Mexico to take out cartel leader El Mencho, sent a message that the United States intends to protect the Western Hemisphere from narco-terrorists. "This is President Trump's promise to the American people: We will not relent," Carter said. "We'll not only remove the heads of the snake, we're going to remove their financing. We're going to hit them where it hurts most. We're going to pull the rug out from under them, and they will be struggling to survive," she added. The crackdown follows the administration's December 2025 move to officially designate fentanyl and its precursor chemicals as Weapons of Mass Destruction. That designation expanded the U.S. ability to use intelligence-gathering tactics and military resources to "eliminate" the threat of illicit substances. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6167a200899a00e77d19 Angels seem completely unaware they are the worst team in MLB: 'Our best baseball is ahead of us' te 2026-05-05T21:30:15.347Z Angels seem completely unaware they are the worst team in MLB: 'Our best baseball is ahead of us' The Los Angeles Angels are bad. They’re really bad. In fact, they’ve been bad for the last decade. Their last season with a winning record was 2015, 11 years ago. Mike Trout was 23 years old. Johnny Giavotella played in 129 games. Albert Pujols was still playing, and Jered Weaver, Hector Santiago and Garrett Richards anchored the team’s rotation.  Since then, they’ve finished in fourth place in the American League West six times. They’ve finished in last place twice, and third once. Their last second-place finish, not in the league, in the division, was in 2017.  If you’re a rival organization looking for franchises to emulate, the Angels are the last place you’d look. And sure enough, they’re in last place in the standings 36 games into the 2026 regular season at 13-23. Not just last in their division, last among all 30 teams. Worse than the Colorado Rockies, worse than the Washington Nationals. And well behind the Chicago White Sox who lost 121 games just two years ago. SMALL MARKET MLB TEAMS ARE OUTPERFORMING BIG PAYROLLS, UNDERMINING OWNERS' PUSH TO CANCEL 2027 SEASON So what can be done about it? Well, if you ask the team’s front office, nothing needs to be done. They’re heading in the right direction with plenty of reasons for optimism moving forward. How is that possible? In a new interview with The Athletic, Angels GM Perry Minasian seemed completely unwilling to admit the reality of where his team is in the standings.  "Our best baseball is in front of us, there’s no doubt about that," he said. ANGELS TO PART WAYS WITH ANTHONY RENDON AS THEY RESTRUCTURE DISASTROUS $245M CONTRACT: REPORT While the Angels offense sits around the middle of the pack in runs scored, more advanced metrics paint a less favorable picture. The team’s weighted runs created plus, where 100 is league average, is 97. Top-hitting teams like the Braves, Dodgers and Cubs, are in the 122-124 range.  "If you look at where you’re at on offense, we’re in a pretty good spot, relative to the league where we rank in OPS," Minasian responded. Defensively, they’ve been well below average, essentially costing the team 15 runs in just 36 games. That’s last in baseball. And while there have been some bright spots on the pitching side, with Reid Detmers looking good in his return to the rotation and Jose Soriano putting up Cy Young-level numbers, the team’s ERA is 26th in baseball at 4.64.  "We’ve got good arms," Minasian said. "We’ve got good people. We’ll be fine." This is what is so bizarre about the Angels as an organization and staff. They’ve consistently acted as though their roster is capable of competing at a much higher level than it is. Put simply, they don’t have the players to match better teams. Jo Adell, a former No. 1 overall prospect, is now 27 and never developed into the star he was projected to be. While he has top tier power, he’s walked just four times in 145 at bats this season. Zach Neto has become an above-average player and Jorge Soler has been a strong pickup, but there’s a significant difference in quality and depth between the Angels and contending teams.  Then there’s Mike Trout. Trout, finally healthy after years of injuries, looks like, well, himself. His OPS+ is 168, 68% better than league average. He’s leading the league in walks with 34, compared to just 39 strikeouts. Trout’s already stolen five bases in just 36 games, when he hasn’t exceeded 10 since 2019. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He also turns 35 in August, making it much less likely he’s on the next great Angels team considering they need yet another rebuild. Sounds like the perfect trade candidate, right?  Well therein lies yet another problem with the Angels. They’re remarkably stubborn. Instead of acknowledging the issues, admitting where they are in the standings and looking to accumulate prospects in hopes of competing again in a few years, they’re determined to go down with the ship. Yes, they’d have to eat some money Trout’s owed the next four seasons. And yes, it would mean getting rid of their franchise icon who’s played his whole career in Orange County. But it’s their best chance of building a new core. Their farm system is depleted. Top prospects have yet to pan out. There’s no depth to rely on. And the best player on a last-place team is about to turn 35.  This is where smart teams, smart front offices would pivot strategies. But that’s never been the Angels’ strength. And based on Minasian’s answers, it doesn’t seem like they’re about to change now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6166a200899a00e77d10 Sleep apnea may be quietly changing your body in an unexpected way, study finds te 2026-05-05T21:30:14.961Z Sleep apnea may be quietly changing your body in an unexpected way, study finds Researchers in Israel have discovered a difference in muscle structure in those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to a new study published in the journal Sleep and Breathing, people with OSA tend to have a higher muscle mass index, reflecting greater area relative to height, as well as lower density. This means people with OSA may look like they have more muscle, but that muscle tends to be less dense and potentially less functional. POPULAR SLEEP POSITIONS COULD BE DAMAGING YOUR NERVES, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS The researchers gathered data from 209 adults in an overnight sleep study who underwent chest or abdominal CT scans, according to a press release. Compared with a control group, the researchers found that people with OSA were older, more often male and heavier on average. They were also more likely to have hypertension, cardiovascular disease and poorer oxygen levels during sleep. The findings showed a significant link between OSA and higher muscle mass index. However, lower muscle density was more strongly associated with age and weight than with OSA. Worse sleep apnea severity was linked with lower skeletal muscle density (SMD) and higher skeletal muscle index (SMI), indicating larger but less dense muscle. SIMPLE NIGHTLY HABIT LINKED TO HEALTHIER BLOOD PRESSURE, STUDY SUGGESTS Higher BMI was strongly linked with lower SMD and higher SMI, while older age was strongly linked with lower SMD. Individuals over 60 years old and those with a BMI over 30 had much stronger links to lower muscle density than OSA alone, according to the research. Dr. Wendy Troxel, a Utah-based licensed clinical psychologist and senior behavioral scientist at RAND, simplified the main study findings in an interview with Fox News Digital. "Individuals with OSA may have more muscle mass, but that muscle may be less healthy because it contains more fat, which can impair strength and metabolic function," said Troxel, who was not involved in the study. "This pattern overlaps with sarcopenia, a clinical condition where muscle becomes weaker and less efficient, even if muscle size doesn’t dramatically decline."  Troxel pointed out an "important" association between OSA severity and muscle quality, which was "modest compared to known risk factors, including age and body mass." SLEEP PATTERNS COULD PREDICT RISK FOR DEMENTIA, CANCER AND STROKE, STUDY SUGGESTS "[This indicates] that OSA may be one marker within a broader profile of metabolic risk," she said. "Clinically, these findings highlight that OSA is much more than a nighttime breathing disorder. It may signal underlying metabolic dysfunction affecting multiple systems, including muscle health." In an interview with Fox News Digital, study co-author Ariel Tarasiuk, professor at the department of physiology and cell biology at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, shared his thoughts on the "paradoxical" findings. "Age and obesity appeared to have a stronger influence on muscle health than sleep apnea itself," he said. "This suggests that while sleep apnea may play a role, it is unlikely to be the primary factor driving these changes." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Patients should be aware that sleep apnea is not just about snoring or poor sleep, Tarasiuk said, as it can affect overall health, including muscle function. "Getting properly diagnosed and treated matters," he said. "CPAP therapy can make a real difference in improving breathing and sleep quality, but it’s only part of the picture." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Maintaining a healthy weight and staying physically active are equally important for muscle health and for reducing the severity of sleep apnea," he went on. "In short, treating sleep apnea is about protecting long-term health, not just getting a better night’s sleep." Tarasiuk reminded clinicians that larger muscles don’t always mean healthier, as some muscles may be infiltrated with fat, which may reduce their strength and performance. "This highlights the importance of looking beyond muscle size alone," he said. "Routine imaging, such as CT scans performed for other reasons, can sometimes provide additional insight into muscle quality." "Overall, the findings point toward a more holistic approach: treating the airway while also focusing on weight, physical activity and metabolic health." The study findings may not apply to all populations, as it was conducted at a single center, according to Tarasiuk. The researchers also did not have access to information on lifestyle factors like physical activity, diet, smoking or alcohol use, factors that can influence muscle health. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Looking ahead, larger studies across multiple centers will help confirm these findings and provide a broader picture," Tarasiuk added. "Future research will also focus more on outcomes that matter in real life, such as how patients respond to treatments like CPAP, and on understanding how muscle changes develop over time in people with sleep apnea." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6166a200899a00e77d07 DC police officials face termination after federal probe found department manipulated crime data: report te 2026-05-05T21:30:14.586Z DC police officials face termination after federal probe found department manipulated crime data: report Several high-ranking Washington, D.C., police officials are facing termination amid an investigation alleging that law enforcement leaders manipulated crime data to create a false perception of safety. Two assistant chiefs are among three officials recommended for discipline, FOX 5 DC reported. Assistant Chief LaShay Makal and Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy have been placed on administrative leave, according to a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) spokesperson. The MPD declined to explain why the two were removed from duty, according to the news outlet. Fox News Digital has reached out to the MPD, the Justice Department and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser for comment. DOJ INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE DC CRIME DATA MANIPULATION AMID TRUMP'S CRACKDOWN ON VIOLENCE A federal investigation found that the MPD misclassified crime reports, making crime statistics across Washington, D.C., appear "artificially lower." The findings were based on a review of nearly 6,000 reports and interviews with more than 50 witnesses, showing that D.C.’s crime numbers were significantly understated, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said at the time. Two federal reports were produced in late 2025 regarding the matter — one by the Justice Department and another by the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee. The probe began as President Donald Trump initiated a federal crackdown in the nation's capital amid public safety concerns. He argued that crime was worse than city statistics showed as he moved to take temporary control of the force. Pamela Smith stepped down as MPD chief in 2025, during the investigation into the department's crime statistics. DC POLICE CHIEF RIPPED FOR 'MIND BLOWING' RESPONSE TO BASIC POLICING QUESTION: 'YIKES' The House report, titled "How D.C.’s Police Chief Undermined Crime Data Accuracy," alleged Smith prioritized public image over actual crime reduction, often using humiliation and retaliatory transfers to silence subordinates who reported rising crime rates. She allegedly used mandatory crime briefings — held twice a week in person and three times a week via video — to publicly "dress down" and humiliate commanders in front of their colleagues if they reported an increase in crime, the report states. Commanders who reported crime spikes, or who simply questioned her actions, faced immediate professional retaliation. DC Police Union President Gregg Pemberton praised the MPD's move to serve termination papers to high-ranking command staff. "Justice is being served," he said in a statement. "The command staff officials responsible for this betrayal must be held accountable, not just for the sake of the thousands of dedicated MPD officers they undermined, but for the residents of the District of Columbia who deserve honest leadership and real public safety. The corruption that endangered lives, eroded trust and allowed shooters, robbers and predators to evade justice cannot be tolerated." Pemberton added that the union had previously warned officials that "this toxic culture of coercion, fear and corruption left thousands of cases uninvestigated, denied victims justice, gaslit residents, and endangered public safety." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa6166a200899a00e77cfe 76ers coach Nick Nurse steps away from team to attend brother's funeral amid Knicks series: report te 2026-05-05T21:30:14.219Z 76ers coach Nick Nurse steps away from team to attend brother's funeral amid Knicks series: report Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was reportedly away from the team on Tuesday to attend his brother’s funeral in Iowa. Nurse’s brother, Steve, died unexpectedly last Wednesday at 62, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Steve Nurse died the day before his brother Nick coached the 76ers to a win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6. Nurse was on the 76ers bench during the team’s blowout 137-98 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. He is expected to return on Tuesday night before the 76ers play the Knicks in Game 2 on Wednesday, according to the report. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 76ers rallied from a 3-1 deficit against the Boston Celtics, winning three straight games to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, clinching the series on Saturday night. On Monday night, the 76ers looked like a team that had spent their previous three games expending significant emotional energy just to get to the second round, as the Knicks had their way in the win. The Knicks at one point in Game 1 held a 40-point lead. Their dominant win over the 76ers was an extension of their play against the Atlanta Hawks in the opening round. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! They became the first team in NBA history to win three straight postseason games by at least 25 points. After trailing 2-1 against the Hawks, the Knicks have won four straight games by a total of 135 points. They are the first team since detailed play-by-play began in 1996-97 to lead three straight playoff games by at least 30 points, according to Sportradar. Jalen Brunson scored 35 points in the win, OG Anunoby scored 18 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each scored 17 points. None of the Knicks starters played in the fourth quarter. Nurse’s 76ers will look to turn things around against the Knicks on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. 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/69fa5f5ba200899a00e77ca5 Self-employed 'healer' accused of sexual assault extradited from Nigeria to Arizona te 2026-05-05T21:21:31.230Z Self-employed 'healer' accused of sexual assault extradited from Nigeria to Arizona Tovar was a self-employed "healer" in Arizona who worked out of his home. According to police, several women reported to police that Tovar sexually assaulted them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5f16a200899a00e77c3c As crypto cools, a16zcrypto raises a $2.2B fund te 2026-05-05T21:20:22.559Z As crypto cools, a16zcrypto raises a $2.2B fund As some of the biggest VCs in crypto start to consider funding AI startups, a16zcrypto's new fund will stay the course. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5d4da200899a00e77bfe Cannabis critic mellows out on initiative to eliminate recreational marijuana te 2026-05-05T21:12:45.263Z Cannabis critic mellows out on initiative to eliminate recreational marijuana Key Points: Arizona voters won’t reconsider marijuana legalization this year Critic scrapped plan to ask voters to reconsider legalization given new shifting federal perspective New Arizona law will soon regulate marijuana advertising near schools and other child-focused areas Arizonans who enjoy marijuana recreationally won’t have to worry about it being taken away — at least not this year. Sean Noble told Capitol Media Services he is scrapping his plan to ask Arizona voters in November to reconsider the legality of recreational use. Noble, the founder and president of the conservative-oriented American Encore, said he started the initiative petition drive not to oppose the medicinal use of marijuana, legalized by voters in 2010, but to address the abuses stemming from the 2020 marijuana law which allows all adults above the age of 21 to buy, grow and use the marijuana for recreational purposes. “I’ve adjusted my viewpoints on the threat to kids,” said Noble. But that’s not the only change of heart that has prompted Noble to abandon his initiative drive. He also acknowledged that the political winds surrounding the issue are changing — and not exactly in favor of greater regulation. Most recently, the Trump administration has reversed the 1970 policy set under President Nixon which classified marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, or a substance with high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical treatments in the United States, to Schedule 3. Schedule 3 substances are generally considered drugs with a moderate to low risk of physical or psychological dependence. More importantly, that new classification recognizes the currently accepted medical uses of marijuana — a change acknowledging what most states already concluded when approving the psychoactive plant for medical use years ago. While the actions of the Trump administration largely affect only the prescription-writing ability of doctors, it signals a large-scale shift in how the U.S. sees marijuana from a legal and commercial perspective. And there’s something else. Proposition 207, the 2020 initiative legalizing marijuana for recreational use, was approved by a 3-2 margin. And Noble said he hasn’t seen a major change in public attitudes in the past six years that would make it worth the time — and money — to try and overturn that majority. Initially, Noble figured it would take $5 million to gather the 255,949 valid signatures necessary by the July 2 deadline to get the issue on the ballot. And the campaign itself? Noble said it could run between $10 million and $20 million. Central to all of this is Arizona’s two-step move to make marijuana more available. The first change came in 2010 when voters decided to let doctors “recommend” marijuana to patients with any one of a number of specified medical “debilitating medical conditions” like cancer, glaucoma, AIDS, hepatitis C and Crohn’s disease. But it also allows a doctor to write a recommendation for conditions that produce severe and chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures and muscle spasms. Those who qualify are entitled to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana, with permission for those who live at least 25 miles from a dispensary to cultivate their own. Six years later, proponents of recreational marijuana were ready to push for the next step. Noble worked against that ballot measure. And he said that, with foes financing the opposition, it was defeated 51-49. But by 2020, he said, there was no opposition left, leading to that 3-2 approval. That law permits adults — defined as 21 and older — to have up to an ounce of marijuana and up to six plants. It also requires users to pay a significant tax on purchases that isn’t applied to those certified for medical use.  Noble, in submitting an application in December for an initiative to repeal the 2020 law, said voters should take a second look. And key, he told Capitol Media Services at the time, was his fear that the drug was being marketed, at least indirectly, to children — despite promises to the contrary by supporters. “I went into it with a pretty profound belief that it was happening,” he said this week, but admitted this was not based on any personal knowledge. “I was kind of relying on things that I had seen or read from other people.” Only by doing further research, Noble said, did he come to the conclusion that his assumptions were wrong. “They have not done some of the things that I thought they were doing,” he said of those selling the drug. “I don’t think that they’re specifically marketing gummies and candies and that kind of thing the way that I was led to believe that they were doing,” Noble continued. “Maybe they’re doing that in other states. But it’s not happening here in Arizona.” And, to the extent it is, that will soon disappear. A new law approved last year makes it illegal to advertise or sell marijuana using any names that resemble or imitate food or drink brands marketed to children. Also forbidden in the law, which takes effect July 1, is the use of the images or likenesses of toys, cartoons, animated or fictional characters — a list that specifically includes Santa Claus. Marijuana advertising will be banned on buses, trains and shuttles, with billboards prohibited within 1,000 feet of any child care center, church, substance abuse recovery facility, public park or playground, or any public or private school that teaches children through the 12th grade. Also off limits would be using social media or on a website unless 73.6% of its audience is expected to be at least 21. That percentage is not random. Rep. Selina Bliss, who crafted the measure, said it is based on Census Bureau data, which indicated that the number is the percentage of the U.S. population that is at least 21. More to the point, the Prescott Republican said that’s the standard set by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States for determining whether advertising is targeted at adults or children. That same figure shows up elsewhere in the new law: It will bar marijuana retailers from sponsoring any sporting event unless at least 72.6% of the audience is expected to be 21 or older. Noble’s American Encore has a history in Arizona of working largely on Republican priorities, going back to a 2014 effort to kill the Affordable Care Act. His organization also sued Secretary of State Adrian Fontes over provisions in the state’s Elections Procedures Manual. The post Cannabis critic mellows out on initiative to eliminate recreational marijuana first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5d38a200899a00e77bef ICE director Todd Lyons admits he didn’t know some deportation countries existed te 2026-05-05T21:12:24.353Z ICE director Todd Lyons admits he didn’t know some deportation countries existed From left to right: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott, Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons and Executive Director for Operations at CBP Chris Holtzer participate in the 'State of the Border' panel at the 2026 Border Security Expo on May 5, 2026, in Phoenix. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) The leader of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted that he had never even heard of some of the countries his agency has been deporting immigrants to. “Now we are actually removing people to countries that I didn’t even know existed,” Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said during a panel discussion at the 2026 Border Security Expo in Phoenix, speaking of the third country deportation program in which the administration has sent immigrants to African nations they have no ties to.  Lyons added that the third country deportation program has been “a huge game changer” in implementing President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Lyons was one of a series of Trump administration speakers, including “border czar” Tom Homan, who spoke Tuesday, and interim U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, who will be giving the event’s keynote speech on Wednesday.  Lyons, who will be resigning at the end of this month, made the comment during a “State of the Border” panel discussion. Last year, Lyons used the session to declare that ICE’s goal was to deport millions of people with the efficiency that Amazon delivers packages.  During last year’s event, Homan and other speakers told the military industrial complex representatives in the crowd that the Trump administration is depending on the private sector to implement its mass deportation agenda.  That message remained largely unchanged this year, though Lyons and others also took aim at the public perception of the enforcement actions which have led to nearly two-thirds of Americans saying ICE has gone too far.  Homan claimed that those who work for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, ICE and similar agencies have been “vilified by the media” and members of Congress, taking particular offense to comments made by elected officials comparing their actions to Nazi Germany.  Homan said that ICE is just “enforcing the laws” written by members of Congress and called those remarks the “ultimate insult.”  President Donald Trump’s ‘border czar’ speaks to attendees at the 2026 Border Security Expo on May 5, 2026, in Phoenix. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) The rampant use of violence by immigration agents, including the shooting deaths of two American citizens in Minneapolis earlier this year, has been well documented on social media and in the press. Homan also went on to falsely claim that ICE has not arrested individuals in churches or at hospitals. There have been multiple reports of recent immigration enforcement activity at churches as well as at hospitals. The Trump administration in 2025 rolled back federal protections that designated hospitals as protected areas where ICE could not do enforcement actions.  On those enforcement actions, Homan said that more are coming. He said he had been speaking with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who has agreed to hire more deportation officers.  “You ain’t seen shit yet,” Homan said to applause and cheers from the crowd. “This is going to be a good year.”  Homan also claimed that New York will be seeing more ICE agents due to a proposed law that would ban police in the Empire State from entering into 287(g) agreements with ICE. Such agreements leverage local resources to do the investigative legwork for federal immigration agents and increase deportation rates.  “We’re going to flood the zone. You’re going to see more ICE agents than you’ve seen before,” Homan said of New York if they pass such a law, claiming that it would make the state less safe and make it harder for ICE to do its job. “You forced us in this position.”  During the “State of the Border” panel in which Lyons participated, officials lauded the Trump administration for letting them “do the work” and touted the low number of illegal border crossings that have occurred under the second Trump administration.  U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott also spoke directly to “any illegal aliens out there.”  “We’re going to go find your entire family, your entire network. Anybody you spoke to on the phone. We’re going to take out that entire network,” Scott said, adding that one arrest at the border can lead to multiple arrests inside the United States of other individuals.  A Sherp USA all terrain vehicle on display at the 2026 Border Security Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Both Scott and Lyons also shot back at a question asked by a member of the audience who asked for them to respond to reporting by ProPublica that found more than 170 U.S. citizens have been arrested by immigration agents. “We don’t arrest U.S. citizens, we arrest criminals. Period,” Scott said, adding that any U.S. citizen they do arrest is likely a criminal and that they are overseen by the Office of the Inspector General and FBI. Lyons made a similar statement.  The Trump administration has gutted the OIG and DHS itself has reportedly been obstructing the work of the OIG in recent months. ICE has also arrested U.S. citizens during enforcement actions who were often later released without being charged with a crime.  A small group of protesters showed up to the event Tuesday. Among them was Democratic U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari. A Teledyne FLIR Skyranger R70 drone on display at the 2026 Border Security Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) On the show floor, vendors hawked their wares to Border Patrol agents, Homeland Security Investigations agents and local law enforcement that were seen by the Arizona Mirror walking the floor.  A large majority of this year’s vendors focused on camera platforms, some meant to provide persistent surveillance and others meant to be placed at ports of entry to scan faces in cars in real time.  Also present were a number of vendors aiming to integrate artificial intelligence with workbook systems or camera platforms.  Two of the most prevalent forms of tech at the expo this year were drones and technology to counter them.  But it wasn’t just surveillance technology and military grade tech meant for the border at the expo.  Two Verkada cameras on display at the 2026 Border Security Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) One piece of equipment shown to the Mirror was the “Upper Hand Glove” by On Point Solutions. It is a wearable metal detector in the form of a glove meant to streamline the metal detection process.  Also present at the expo were companies looking to cash in on transporting detained immigrants as well as housing them.  The Mirror examined the list of companies set to be in attendance to highlight some of the key trends as well as noteworthy companies seeking the attention of the government officials.   Some have ties to Trump and his allies, such as Andruil Industries, which is tied to Trump ally Palantir. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5d22a200899a00e77bd2 SPLC-backed coalition sues Florida over new congressional map it alleges is an unconstitutional gerrymander te 2026-05-05T21:12:02.764Z SPLC-backed coalition sues Florida over new congressional map it alleges is an unconstitutional gerrymander A coalition of groups represented by the embattled Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is suing Florida over its new congressional map, arguing that it favors one political party over another. The 41-page lawsuit was filed by Common Cause, an ethics watchdog; the League of Women Voters of Florida; and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). The organizations allege the map violates the Fair Districts Amendment, which prohibits the Republican-controlled state legislature from drawing maps that favor a specific political party. "The fact that this is a partisan gerrymander is as obvious as it is unconstitutional," said Bradley Heard, deputy legal director for the SPLC. "And while this unnecessary map is egregious in how it advantages Republicans and disadvantages Democrats, the people who will suffer the most if it is allowed to stand are once again Black and Brown communities, whose voices are consistently silenced in these redistricting battles. The SPLC will not allow this governor to turn back the clock on voting rights in Florida." DESANTIS SIGNS FLORIDA REDISTRICTING MAP TO POTENTIALLY FLIP 4 HOUSE SEATS RED The lawsuit is the second filed in as many days against the new map. The first was filed hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the map into law; the plaintiffs in that suit are the Equal Ground Education Fund, a voting rights group, and 18 Florida voters. Fox News Digital has reached out to DeSantis' office for comment. The Fair Districts Amendment was approved by voters in 2010 in an effort to set redistricting standards to prevent partisan gerrymandering, the favoring of political parties, or the reduction in power of minority groups. "The governor’s ploy to impose maps for an unfair partisan advantage is exactly why voters made it illegal in 2010—and why we’re going to court," said Amy Keith, the executive director for Common Cause Florida. "This governor and Republican lawmakers will stop at nothing to put their finger on the scale because they are afraid of being held accountable by the people. "We expect the courts to be the adults in the room and honor the Florida Constitution and the will of Florida voters." REDISTRICTING BATTLES BREWING ACROSS THE COUNTRY AS PARTIES COMPETE FOR POWER AHEAD OF 2026 MIDTERMS The plaintiffs are asking a judge to declare the map unconstitutional and impose an injunction to prevent state officials from enacting it. Additionally, they want the state to reinstate the previous 2022 congressional map or order the adoption of a completely new redistricting plan that is compliant with the state constitution. "When a map is distributed in a red/blue format to the media before being transmitted to the legislature, and when the governor’s staff openly acknowledges in committee that there is no new Census data being used to justify a new map, Florida voters can’t help but suspect that this is a partisan gerrymander," said Jessica Lowe-Minor, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida. The SPLC is one of several groups representing the plaintiffs. The organization currently faces federal charges for allegedly secretly transferring money to extremist groups it claimed to be fighting, with the goal of infiltrating and monitoring their activities. AL SHARPTON RAGES AT FLORIDA GOV DESANTIS' IMPRESSION OF HAKEEM JEFFRIES The SPLC is accused of paying $3 million to people associated with violent extremist groups — including the Ku Klux Klan, the National Socialist Movement, and the American Nazi Party — between 2014 and 2023. Amid the battle over Florida's redrawing of its congressional map, Democrats have repeatedly decried the move as a GOP power grab. Currently, Florida Republicans have a 20–8 majority in the House, but the new map could extend the GOP's power to 24–4 following the redrawing of districts. This shift could impact several Democratic incumbents, including Reps. Darren Soto, Kathy Castor, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Jared Moskowitz. Nikki Fried, chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, said the new map disenfranchises millions of Black, brown, and Jewish voters in the state. "This type of voter suppression is nothing new in Florida—from Jim Crow and the Ocoee massacre to election police and the enactment of the most extreme voter suppression laws in the country since 2021, unfortunately, Florida has always been a testing ground for conservative extremism," she said Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5d0fa200899a00e77bc9 Former Bravo star rips celebrities who attended Bezos-sponsored Met Gala as enabling 'fascism' te 2026-05-05T21:11:43.320Z Former Bravo star rips celebrities who attended Bezos-sponsored Met Gala as enabling 'fascism' Former Bravo star Jennifer Welch on Tuesday blasted celebrities who attended the 2026 Met Gala because billionaire Jeff Bezos helped sponsor the lavish event.  Welch, co-host of the "I've Had It" podcast, was an Oklahoma City-based interior designer who starred in the short-lived Bravo reality show "Sweet Home Oklahoma" from 2017-2018. In 2022, she launched "I've Had It" with co-host Angie "Pumps" Sullivan, which was initially used as an apolitical platform for the duo to air "petty grievances." Welch has since emerged as one of America’s most outspoken liberals, regularly generating headlines with over-the-top rhetoric used to bash conservatives and the Trump administration.  The Met Gala is held annually at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The coveted, invite-only event welcomes the biggest stars in Hollywood to raise money to support the Costume Institute. The 2026 edition was sponsored by Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, who reportedly spent $10 million to serve as honorary co-chairs.  RISING FOULMOUTHED PODCAST STAR JENNIFER WELCH DEMANDS THAT DEM LEADERS 'GET THEIR S--- TOGETHER' "It is chump change for Jeff Bezos to write a check for $10 million to try to launder his trashy a—wife’s existence into the cool kid club and shame on everybody that is allowing for that to happen," Welch said on her show.  Welch scolded Bezos for "union busting" and suggested he prefers to "empower" the elite instead of his customer base.  "Jeff Bezos, here’s the deal, if you’re going to be a fascist, put your money where your mouth is. Stand up, own it, bask in it, bath in it. He snuck into the Met Gala," Welch said, mocking the Amazon founder for skipping the event’s red-carpet festivities.  "What a coward," Sullivan added. "What a f-cking coward."  Welch continued to pile on.  FORMER BRAVO STAR LAUGHS AS ACTIVIST CHEERS CHARLIE KIRK'S DEATH, SAYS DEMS MUST LEARN TO CATER TO SUCH VOTERS "You have Jeff Bezos here, and his wife, she wants to have it both ways. She’s like, ‘OK yeah, go make you billions… I’m gonna buy my way sitting next to Anna Wintour,’ because I also know, she knows that the LGBTQ+ community, women, diversity, is the coolest part of American culture," Welch said.  "Yes, her husband is financing policies, and nefarious forces like the Heritage Foundation, those are his colluders," she added. "Those are the people he’s colluding with to get even more billions of dollars." Welch then suggested that Sanchez looked like a "two-bit fascist" in her Met Gala gown.  "Lauren Sanchez has an opportunity to stand up for workers, to stand up for the everyday person. And, instead, she has to have her husband spend $10 million so that she can be the honorary co-host," Welch said. "This is who she chooses to define herself as."  Welch went on to scold Bezos for recent Washington Post layoffs and "funding genocide," in addition to his role with the Met Gala.  KIM KARDASHIAN, BEYONCE AND BLAKE LIVELY STEAL THE SHOW AT THE 2026 MET GALA "They have chosen, in this moment, to be the billionaires that want to be the face of fascism and I say, ‘We hear you, we see you, and we will make sure we platform you for the fascists that you are,’" Welch said. "Shame on everybody at the Meta Gala that just goes along with that."  Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Katy Perry, Lena Dunham, Blake Lively, Heidi Klum, Sabrina Carpenter, Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams were among the celebrities who attended the event.  A Bezos spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital’s Janelle Ash and Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5cfba200899a00e77bc0 'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets' official manner of death confirmed te 2026-05-05T21:11:23.891Z 'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets' official manner of death confirmed This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Darrell Sheets' official manner of death was released Tuesday, Fox News Digital confirmed. The Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the "Storage Wars" star died by suicide. Sheets was 67. No further information surrounding his death was made available at the time. 'STORAGE WARS' STAR'S SON BREAKS SILENCE AFTER FATHER'S DEATH BY SUICIDE AT 67 Lake Havasu City police responded to a call regarding a deceased individual on April 22, officials confirmed last week. Upon arrival, officers found a male with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit was then notified and responded to the scene to assume the investigation.  "This incident remains under active investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available," authorities said. 'STORAGE WARS' STAR DARRELL SHEETS' PUZZLING FINAL DEAL LEFT FRIENDS UNEASY BEFORE HIS DEATH, CASTMATE SAYS Lake Havasu City Police Department public information officer Sergeant Kyle Ridgway confirmed that claims surrounding cyberbullying were being investigated. "We are aware of these cyberbullying accusations, and that is a part of the active investigation," Ridgway told Fox News Digital. The reality star became famous as a main buyer on "Storage Wars," a reality show that follows bidders competing to buy abandoned storage units. He appeared in over 160 episodes, starting in 2010. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Sheets earned the nickname "The Gambler" during his time on the show due to his high-risk bids on storage units and appeared on the show working with his son, Brandon Sheets. Brandon, who used the nickname "Sidebet" on the show, wrote that his heart was "so broken" in an emotional tribute shared online. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I love you Dad and I will do my best to live in your honor and respect our Family," Brandon said. "Let's all continue to build those memories and keep the legacy that is 'Darrell (The Gambler) Sheets.'" He added, "I cant answer everyone's questions or concerns right now, I think we all just need time to process and remember all the good that my Father was and will continue to be through my Son and I. "The love we all have for this man and all his kindness is only a small portion of who he truly is." According to Variety, Sheets suffered from a heart attack in 2019 and retired from television and moved to Arizona. He owned and operated an antique store called Havasu Show Me Your Junk, according to the outlet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5ce8a200899a00e77bb7 Armed suspect who allegedly shot at Secret Service officers near White House identified as Texas man te 2026-05-05T21:11:04.302Z Armed suspect who allegedly shot at Secret Service officers near White House identified as Texas man Fox News has learned the name of the suspect shot by U.S. Secret Service officers near the White House this week.  Michael Marx, a 45-year-old Texan, has been identified as the individual seen allegedly carrying a firearm just blocks from the White House on Monday, sources told Fox News on Tuesday. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers engaged the suspect after he was observed pulling a gun, a federal source previously told Fox News Digital.  In a news conference, Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn told reporters that the suspect allegedly shot in the direction of officers after they tried to confront him near 15th Street and Independence Avenue, causing the agents to return fire. SECRET SERVICE THWARTS POTENTIAL THREAT NEAR TRUMP'S WHITE HOUSE GROUNDS WITH RAPID RESPONSE  A juvenile suspect was also struck by the suspect and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, Quinn said.  Quinn said the confrontation began after trained surveillance personnel spotted a "visual print" of a weapon. "My understanding is they observed a print," Quinn said. "These are trained surveillance detection personnel out there looking every day to look for just that... and they observed a visual print of a firearm." DC NATIONAL GUARD SHOOTING SUSPECT FORMALLY CHARGED "Upon making contact, that individual fled briefly on foot, withdrew a firearm and fired in the direction of our agents and officers," Quinn said. "They returned fire and engaged." Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade had passed through the area not long before the shooting, but the incident appears to be unrelated, according to Quinn.   Quinn also dismissed questions regarding whether the suspect was targeting President Donald Trump in light of the recent attack at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. SECRET SERVICE AGENT ASSIGNED TO VANCE PLACED ON LEAVE AFTER ALLEGED SECURITY LEAK  "I can’t say — I’m not going to guess on that," Quinn said. "I can tell you that every time, we’re patrolling this area. In every site, we do 24/7, hardcore, whether or not it was directed to the president or not, I don’t know. But we will find out." Marx was subsequently transported to a local hospital, though his condition has not yet been released by authorities. Additionally, prosecutors have not yet revealed what charges Marx may face stemming from the alleged incident.  Fox News Digital’s Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5cd4a200899a00e77bae Austin Rivers fires back at Draymond Green, calls him 'luckiest basketball player I've ever seen' te 2026-05-05T21:10:44.799Z Austin Rivers fires back at Draymond Green, calls him 'luckiest basketball player I've ever seen' As the Golden State Warriors' dynasty continues to fade, veteran Draymond Green is making sure he's going down swinging. Gone are the days of blind confidence in the dynastic yet turbulent Warriors teams. Growing buzz surrounding the team now points to its impending demise: talk of coach Steve Kerr's exit, calls for a roster overhaul, and, loudest of all (as expected), Draymond Green's role on the sinking ship, which has turned into meaty podcast fodder for the outspoken Warriors forward. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Recently on his pod, Green took aim at Kerr, who coached that dynasty to four NBA championships. Green suggested Kerr didn’t guide his career, but limited it. "As much as Steve has done for me in basketball, part of me thinks he's hindered me in my career and what I could have become. When I think of who I was offensively as a player and who I became, I think part of that is due to him. He hasn't drawn up a play for me since 2017." BUCKS PART WAYS WITH DOC RIVERS AFTER NBA PLAYOFF MISS: REPORT On the outside, former NBA lottery pick Austin Rivers wasn’t buying it, and a fiery back-and-forth was born. Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show, Rivers flipped the argument, framing Green not as a victim of the system but its biggest beneficiary. "You were the luckiest basketball player I think I've ever seen. You were drafted to a franchise with a Hall of Fame front office, Hall of Fame coach, the greatest shooter of all time and perhaps a top five player of all time. Not to mention one of the most lethal scorers of all time and arguably a top 10 player of all time, Kevin Durant, the same guy you chased off because you talk too much. Steve Kerr made your career. How dare you?" Draymond fired back by shifting away from basketball and into personal territory. Green mocked the contract Rivers signed with the Clippers in 2016 while his father, Doc Rivers, was running the team, also invoking President Trump's name in a slight. "Everything isn't something you should speak on. Rivers received the biggest bailout in U.S. history prior to President Trump bailing out the airlines. I wish I could give my son $200 million if I was a coach. You were gone from your first team in two years while I'm still here." DRAYMOND GREEN UPSET WITH 'AGENDA' THAT HE IS AN 'ANGRY BLACK MAN' In response to Green on Tuesday, Rivers did not back down. He openly called out Green’s volatility, including the 2022 punch of teammate Jordan Poole, and questioned his maturity. "You don't have the wherewithal to do your due diligence and actually understand I was being highly complimentary to you. It's you, and I shouldn't be surprised. "You always act irrationally and emotionally immature, and your anger always puts you in hot water, so here I am having to address a video of you belittling my career. Yeah, the NBA doesn't give coaching jobs to guys who may or may not sucker punch one of the players or staff." Amid all the haymakers, both sides took hits, though Green still has the hardware to flex over Rivers. Draymond may have never eclipsed teammates Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, or even Kevin Durant during his stint, when it comes to being the key championship piece, but his role as the roster's glue is undeniable. Rivers has never played a role as integral as Green's. Still, Rivers is pointing to a reality many have argued for years: Kerr did not limit Green. Now, as Golden State faces an uncertain offseason, Green’s comments raise larger questions. Are we finally at the end of the Warriors' run? And how much of it was Draymond's fault? Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5cbfa200899a00e77b8c Palm Beach County, Florida Approves Licensing Deal with Trump for Airport Renaming te 2026-05-05T21:10:23.406Z Palm Beach County, Florida Approves Licensing Deal with Trump for Airport Renaming The Trump family won’t profit from branded merchandise sold at the airport. But it will have control over any biographical material presented about President Trump there. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5a67a200899a00e77aec Apple plans to make iOS 27 a Choose Your Own Adventure of AI models te 2026-05-05T21:00:23.441Z Apple plans to make iOS 27 a Choose Your Own Adventure of AI models With Apple's latest operating system updates, users will reportedly have their pick of which third-party AI models they want to use for a host of tasks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa584ca200899a00e77a74 Chicago pol says Walgreens should be charged with 'first-degree corporate abandonment' over closure over theft te 2026-05-05T20:51:24.270Z Chicago pol says Walgreens should be charged with 'first-degree corporate abandonment' over closure over theft A Chicago alderman, incensed by the upcoming closure of a Walgreens store amid safety concerns, stated that the corporate retailer should be charged with "first-degree corporate abandonment." Ald. William Hall, along with several community members, held a news conference Monday to voice their anger over the company's decision to close the location in Chicago’s 6th Ward in the Chatham neighborhood. "Walgreens should be charged with first-degree corporate abandonment," Hall said. "It should be a crime, the way they're treating our elders. It should be a crime, the way they're treating our families." The store is slated to close on June 4. Fox News Digital has reached out to both Hall's office and Walgreens for further comment. DEMOCRAT DA IN HOT SEAT AFTER RETAIL THEFT SURGES IN MAJOR AMERICAN CITIES In a statement to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago-area-based pharmacy store chain cited theft and violent incidents as the primary factors behind its decision to close the store on S. Cottage Grove Ave. "Despite a range of efforts, including previous operating adjustments, these ongoing safety challenges have made it increasingly difficult to maintain a secure environment for our team members and customers," the company said. "While this was not an easy decision, safety must remain our top priority." Walgreens confirmed that employees at the location will be eligible to transfer to other stores. CHICAGO RESIDENTS DEMAND ACTION, ACCOUNTABILITY AFTER MOB OF CHILDREN BRUTALLY BEATS MOTHER AND 9-YEAR-OLD SON Hall emphasized that the community isn't "begging" Walgreens to stay, but argued the company is in the wrong for leaving residents without a place to fill medical prescriptions. He warned that the closure would create a "medicine drought" for seniors and residents managing chronic health conditions. "We're not here to beg Walgreens to stay. We are saying that their decision is the wrong decision," Hall said. "In my opinion, it should be considered a first-degree corporate crime... the number of elders who will not have access to healthcare is evil." He further noted that Walgreens "ran out" all the small, local businesses in the area when it originally opened. Ald. Raymond Lopez, a Democrat, said he understands the community's frustration but questioned the timing of the outrage. "Where was that anger when the stores in our communities were under years and years of assault by criminals allowed to shoplift, vandalize, and destroy neighborhood institutions?" Lopez asked. "Many leaders say it is simply an insurance matter. They are wrong. There are real-world consequences for crime running rampant. This closure is the perfect example of that effect." Walgreens has closed stores in other cities because of rampant theft. In 2021, the chain closed several stores in the San Francisco area, citing organized retail crime. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5838a200899a00e77a6b Sabrina Carpenter wins the Met Gala, Cavinder twins get their sweat on & a skydiving wardrobe malfunction te 2026-05-05T20:51:04.377Z Sabrina Carpenter wins the Met Gala, Cavinder twins get their sweat on & a skydiving wardrobe malfunction Happy Tuesday, you fine people. I have just returned from a girls' trip to Savannah, Georgia. A real girls' trip — not the kind Dianna Russini takes, where there are no girls but there is a married NFL head coach. It was a great time celebrating one of my high school best friends, who never got to have a bachelorette party because her original one was canceled (thanks, COVID rules) in 2020. Except now we're all old and married so instead of a bachelorette, we called it a "wives party." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM OUTKICK On Saturday, we signed up for a walking history tour. Unfortunately, it poured down rain the entire time. But like the U.S. Postal Service, we persisted. And I'm glad we did. In all seriousness, if you like to nerd out a little bit, you need to check out Genteel & Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour and ask for David. We learned so much about the city, the houses, murder most foul, all sorts of stuff I never knew before. I cannot recommend it enough. I cannot say the same about the rooftop slide at Electric Moon. My athleticism — even after multiple vodka sodas — is unmatched. Anyway, are you ready for some Nightcaps? Pour yourself a culturally appropriating Cinco de Mayo margarita, and let's dive in. The Met Gala never disappoints Last night was the Met Gala. You know, the annual douche parade where celebrities deck themselves out in the most ridiculous costumes imaginable and circle jerk over how rich they are. I love it. The theme of the 2026 Met Gala was "Costume Art" with a dress code of "Fashion Is Art." Which feels pretty open-ended, if we're being honest. Now, I don't pretend to know anything about high fashion. But it seems pretty clear to me that no matter what the theme of the night is, the celebrities are just going to wear whatever the heck they want anyway with absolutely no discernible cohesion. Or maybe I'm too much of a simple-minded peasant to understand. Anyway, let's take a look at some of this year's show-stoppers, complete with my expert commentary. Listen, this might be an unpopular opinion in OutKick-land, but I actually really like Angel Reese. I think she's beautiful, very savvy at marketing and branding, and when I interviewed her at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, she could not have been more kind. That said, this dress looks like she just pulled the duvet off her hotel bed and tied it around her waist. Hair and makeup are on point, though. Madonna rolled up with a whole model ship on her head. I will give her credit, though, for actually taking the theme seriously. This look was supposed to emulate a 1945 painting by Leonora Carrington called "The Temptation of St. Anthony. Fragment II." And she pretty much nailed it. However, Met Gala tickets reportedly cost $100,000 each this year. And I need to know whether Madonna was required to purchase one for each of the seven women she brought to hold her veil. Rachel Zegler, what are you doing with your face? No matter the theme, no matter the occasion. The Kardashian-Jenners do not miss an opportunity to wear a corset that squeezes their internal organs to their absolute limits. I do love that Kylie probably told her team "Fashion is art? Find me an artwork that's naked!" RIP to her eyebrows, though. A 6-year-old version of me would have lost her mind over a dress that blows bubbles. Someone on Instagram said Cardi B's dress looked like hemorrhoids, and I can't unsee it. OK this one was actually really cool! And I love that Sabrina didn't go full-on clown makeup like she usually does. (Yes, this is still a lot of makeup, but it's nowhere close to what she wears for shows.) Anyway, here's some more. And let's wrap this up with the queen of costumes, Heidi Klum. And yes, she took the theme seriously. Haley Cavinder puts Jake Ferguson through Pilates hell The Cavinder twins are athletes and Sports Illustrated swimsuit models. They have to keep their bodies in tip-top shape. And according to their social media, they do so through a combination of strength training, cardio and Pilates. Speaking of Pilates, Haley Cavinder decided she was sick of her NFL fiancé, Jake Ferguson, not taking her workouts seriously. So she made him try Reformer Pilates. And he... struggled. I've done plenty of Pilates in my life. And I can tell you that a Pilates studio would never allow someone to stand on the Reformer in their very first class. Major liability. Still, 244-pound, 6-foot-5 Jake Ferguson might be able to run a 4.81-second 40-yard dash and jump 31.5 inches. But he clearly needs to work on his balance and flexibility. And now maybe he'll stop giving Haley a hard time. Skydiver suffers wardrobe malfunction Before I went hang gliding for the first time last weekend, I asked my husband, "What do you think I'm supposed to wear for something like this?" He had no advice except that I should probably wear something with long sleeves because a) I'm always cold and b) it's probably a little chilly soaring through the air at 1,500 feet. Turns out, this was great advice. I was shivering the whole time. All of that to say there really is no specific hang gliding attire. There is, however, a suggested dress code for skydiving. And if you're a well-endowed woman, that includes one very important garment: a sports bra. A 26-year-old woman named Chanell 't Zand learned that lesson the hard way. Channell deployed the parachute AND the air bags. I'll see myself out. Mother's Day is upon us Yes, ladies and gents, Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 10. So if you haven't already figured out what you're going to do to celebrate the special moms in your life, you'd best hop to it. In case you missed it, last week I dropped my annual Womansplaining Mother's Day Gift Guide. It's a public service I offer every year. Especially if you're a dad, this is your foolproof guide on how to make sure your wife has the perfect Mother's Day and to ensure you earn infinite brownie points. THE ULTIMATE MOTHER'S DAY GAME PLAN FOR DADS WHO WANT TO KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK THIS YEAR Just trust me, guys. Do you share a bed with your dog? I came across an interesting discussion on the Post Moves podcast (hosted by WNBA legend Candace Parker and Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston) about whether dogs should be allowed to sleep with you in the bed. Candace and Aliyah both have dachshunds (although Candace mentioned she has two more dogs as well), and they answered with a resounding YES. Now, I am a dog person through and through. If you've been reading my work for longer than five minutes, you know this about me. You probably also know I'm obsessed with my 2-year-old German shepherd, Rocky. So it might surprise you to find out that... no, my husband and I do not allow him on the bed. My previous dog, a 45-pound mutt, was allowed on the bed. But an 80-pound heavy-shedding, can-barely-sit-still fur missile is a different story. Even with a king-size bed, that's a tight squeeze. We would get no sleep. He is allowed on all other furniture, though, and he pretty much owns our sectional. So there's no need to cue up the sad Sarah McLachlan music for the poor guy. Time to poll the community! What's your call — is the dog allowed in the bed? Why or why not? Email me and let me know. I'll share some responses in next Tuesday's Nightcaps. 📩 Email: amber.harding@outkick.com (Send your thoughts, stories, tips, rants and photos of your dog.) 🐦 Twitter/X: @TheAmberHarding 📸 Instagram: @amberharding Let's open the mailbag. We are sending all the prayers and good vibes to Gus CL in CT Writes: I know you are a huge dog person and wanted to share a few pics of my 5-year-old Golden Retriever Gus. He was diagnosed with osteosarcoma back in October. The prognosis for that cancer is pretty bleak. So we did what the doctors recommended and had the leg amputated and rounds of chemo. He had to have a second surgery as another cancer spot was found after the rear leg amputation. He was also accepted into a trial program with Yale University for cancer therapy. He has had 2 rounds and has not missed a beat! Thought you might like to see a few pics of my cancer fighter! Amber: I certainly understand how tough it is to watch your pup battle cancer. They are such perfect souls — they don't deserve that awful disease. Especially at just 5-years-old. Gus is lucky to have you, CL, and we are all rooting for him to come out of this like a champ! 'One truly cool canine' Reader Gene in the Rock introduced me to Sapper, who was named USO K9 Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding dedication, loyalty and service to our military community. "From comforting troops during long days to lifting spirits when it’s needed most, 8-year-old, Sapper, embodies everything the USO Canine Program stands for — connection, resilience, and unwavering support for those who serve," Fort Bragg posted on social media. "Thank you, Sapper, for the joy you bring to our Soldiers, families, and the entire military community. Well‑deserved recognition for a four‑legged hero who makes a real difference every day." Drew in Katy, Texas, has thoughts about last Tuesday's Nightcaps Drew Writes: Enjoyed the Outkick article tonight... well maybe except for the sick Rocky episode. Wishing him a speedy recovery regardless. There’s an easy answer to "But an even better question: Who took these photos and held onto them for six years?!" The answer is someone who (1) might need some cash from a tabloid someday, or (2) might want some leverage on the people in the photo in the future.   A Sevierville vacation was the a favorite for our family. We rented a cabin on the lake nearby. Yes, the zip lines were the highlight. Convincing myself to flip upside down for a long zip line run was a fun thrill at 56 years old.  As to witches, listen to the famous Catholic Priest and exorcist, Fr. Chad Ripperger: Levels of Spiritual Warfare & Our Lady - January 25th 2024. He explains three levels of people involved in the occult and mentions those in the public versus the really serious ones.  Start with the section from the 55 to 57 minute mark.  If you want to have your mind blown, listen to the entire 1 hour 20 minutes someday.  Healthy huskies lay off the bad cholesterol Elliott C. Writes: I'm thinking about bacon. I once forgot to pull bacon out of the freezer and only had 3 pieces or bacon for breakfast 1 Saturday. Flipping bacon often and cooking on a medium heat helps keep the bacon flat. I hate when you buy a 4 lb pack of bacon at Costco and 1 pack is a really bad cut. These guys never get bacon or any other table food: Rescue beagle is living the good life Rob R. Writes: I love your column on OutKick! I attached two photos of our Beagle, Mason. He was a rescue, but not just any rescue. He was from Envigo -a medical testing lab, which only used Beagles. I attached a story so you can hopefully pass on in one of columns about how these dogs were treated and how so many wonderful people did everything they could to rescue and find wonderful homes for them. Our Mason is doing well and although he's still not a big fan of people, it was one of the best decisions to get him! Amber: Well, I think it's pretty clear where Mason stands on the dogs-in-the-bed debate. Stuff I Liked OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5824a200899a00e77a62 Weeks after bullfighter suffered perforated rectum, another was gored in groin and required emergency surgery te 2026-05-05T20:50:44.880Z Weeks after bullfighter suffered perforated rectum, another was gored in groin and required emergency surgery It's not a great time to be a bullfighter. Getting gored is part of what you sign up for, but the occupational hazard is one that those who are crazy enough to step into the ring hope are few and far between. They're also hoping that the occasional goring isn't one that does too much damage. That hasn't been the case over the last few weeks. The bulls' horns are finding some sensitive areas and causing some damage. In April, Jose Antonio Morante de la Puebla aka the "King of Bullfighters," ended up in the hospital after suffering a perforated rectum. The warning shot delivered to a legend by one of the bulls wasn’t enough to avoid another disaster just a couple of weeks later. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! If it was me, I'd be extra cautious before stepping into the ring and going one-on-one with these bulls. A horn up the ass isn’t something I'm all that interested in experiencing. Neither is one to the groin. I'm not saying that Alberto Duran didn’t receive the memo, nor am I claiming he wasn't being cautious. I'm just reporting the facts. Those facts, according to the Daily Mail, are that he ended up needing emergency surgery on his testicles after being gored in the groin. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE The 36-year-old was in the qualifying round of the Copa Chenel bullfighting tournament on Sunday in Valdemoro, Spain, when disaster struck. He was lifted in the air by the horn to the groin after the bull he was facing off with turned toward him unexpectedly. The reaction from the crowd tells you all you need to know about what took place. Duran managed to run away from the bull and was rushed to the hospital where he reportedly underwent emergency surgery for a serious injury to his testicles. He later required a second surgery after doctors found a blood clot in one of his legs. He's in stable and improving condition in the ICU. Talk about a tough way to earn a living. A horn to the rectum or the testicles makes that ergonomic chair and optional standing desk requirement look silly. That's not to say that back pain is anything to play around with. Trust me, I know it's not. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5810a200899a00e77a59 RFK Jr. unveils initiative targeting 'overuse' of psychiatric medications, especially among children te 2026-05-05T20:50:24.986Z RFK Jr. unveils initiative targeting 'overuse' of psychiatric medications, especially among children Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday unveiled a new initiative targeting what he described as the "overuse" of psychiatric medications, part of a broader push to confront the nation's mental health crisis. Speaking Monday at a Make America Healthy Again Institute summit, Kennedy said the effort will emphasize the appropriate deprescribing of psychiatric drugs while shifting care toward prevention and more holistic treatment approaches. "Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation’s mental health crisis by addressing the overuse of psychiatric medications — especially among children," Kennedy said in a statement.  "We will support patient autonomy, require informed consent and shared decision-making, and shift the standard of care toward prevention, transparency, and a more holistic approach to mental health." RFK JR UNVEILS $100M EFFORT TO TACKLE ADDICTION, HOMELESSNESS AND MENTAL ILLNESS Antidepressants rank among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, with a 2025 survey of over 30,000 adults showing that 16.6% were using them, according to The Wall Street Journal. Kennedy stressed the effort is not about forcing patients off medication, the outlet reported. "Let me be clear: If you are taking psychiatric medication, we are not telling you to stop," Kennedy said. "We are making sure you — and your clinician — have the information and support to make the right decision for you." TRUMP TURNS OBAMA-ERA YOUTH HEALTH POLICY ON ITS HEAD AS SCHOOL FITNESS BENCHMARK RETURNS In a letter released Monday, HHS urged providers to prioritize informed consent and shared decision-making, and to routinely reassess the risks and benefits of psychiatric medications with patients. The department also highlighted other ways to treat mental health issues, including therapy, family support, better nutrition and exercise, when appropriate. At the same time, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new guidance allowing physicians to be reimbursed for helping patients safely taper off psychiatric medications and monitor withdrawal. The plan also includes a new report on prescribing trends, more training for doctors, and a panel of experts to guide future decisions on medication use. TRUMP SURGEON GENERAL PICK SPARKS BACKLASH, SPLITS MAHA MOVEMENT An HHS spokesperson pointed to rising prescription rates among children, including increases in ADHD diagnoses and antidepressant use, arguing the trend reflects "overmedicalization" and a need to expand non-drug, evidence-based treatment options. "HHS is committed to elevating the role of nonmedication treatments and scalable, evidence-based solutions to improve mental health and prevent the unnecessary initiation of psychiatric medications," an HHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa560ca200899a00e779e5 Lake Havasu City man accused of choking woman, striking child with rake during domestic violence incident te 2026-05-05T20:41:48.269Z Lake Havasu City man accused of choking woman, striking child with rake during domestic violence incident A Lake Havasu City man faces multiple felony charges after police said he beat and strangled a woman in front of children. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa55f8a200899a00e779dc Lake Havasu City man accused of repeatedly sneaking back into bar after being kicked out te 2026-05-05T20:41:28.592Z Lake Havasu City man accused of repeatedly sneaking back into bar after being kicked out A Lake Havasu City man was arrested after police said he kept returning to a McCulloch Boulevard bar that had already thrown him out twice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa55e4a200899a00e779d3 Lake Havasu City man accused of spending stolen cards on fishing gear, hot dogs and a smoke shop run te 2026-05-05T20:41:08.432Z Lake Havasu City man accused of spending stolen cards on fishing gear, hot dogs and a smoke shop run A Lake Havasu City man is accused of stealing a wallet from an unlocked UTV, then using the victim’s cards for a tour of local purchases that included fishing gear, Wienerschnitzel and a $100 gift card. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa55d0a200899a00e779ca Havasu man says he had “one beer,” blows nearly three times legal limit te 2026-05-05T20:40:48.374Z Havasu man says he had “one beer,” blows nearly three times legal limit A Lake Havasu City man accused of stumbling through a bar parking lot before driving away told police he had consumed “one beer” before later blowing more than .21 BAC — nearly three times the legal driving limit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa55b5a200899a00e7795b Sentinel's Paul Ingram joins Press Room in AZPM's new studios te 2026-05-05T20:40:21.678Z Sentinel's Paul Ingram joins Press Room in AZPM's new studios Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5378a200899a00e773d2 Partisan politics could preempt early rejection of cut-heavy GOP budget plan te 2026-05-05T20:30:48.338Z Partisan politics could preempt early rejection of cut-heavy GOP budget plan Key Points: Republican lawmakers approve $17.9 billion spending plan Democrats argue spending cuts harm needed benefits programs Republicans claim tax breaks will benefit small businesses, not corporations Republican lawmakers gave final approval to their $17.9 billion spending plan on Monday, rejecting arguments by Democrats who claimed the proposal’s spending cuts and business tax breaks could gut much needed state programs. The party-line Senate vote follows nearly identical action from the House last week and paves the way for the measure to get to Gov. Katie Hobbs as early as Tuesday. But the chances of the package becoming law are slim, and while Hobbs has continued to dodge the veto question, she has previously gone on record saying that some of the GOP’s budget provisions are unacceptable. The heart of the partisan budget dispute is over whether the state should grant the same kind of tax breaks to businesses and high-wealth individuals that Congress OK’d last year in President Trump’s sweeping tax reform measure, H.R. 1. Those breaks — above what Hobbs has agreed to like a higher standard deduction and no tax on tips or overtime — are expected to increase Arizona’s annual costs by about $200 million. Republicans, for their part, said many of the tax break beneficiaries would be small businesses rather than the “corporations and the billionaires” that state Democrats say the measure is designed to help. More to the point, the GOP says the package has a simple goal: Let people keep more of what they earn — to the tune of about $1.45 billion in lower taxes over a four-year period. But Democrats said that, H.R. 1 conformity aside, there are still ways to fund needed programs without taking a penny out of the pockets of average Arizonans. Exhibit No. 1 involves data centers. A 2013 state law exempted the then-burgeoning technology centers from certain state and local sales taxes on their purchases as a means to spur economic growth in the state. Democrats, citing a $38 million annual cost, said it was time to end them. “These are essentially server farms,” explained Sen. Lauren Kuby. And given the seven-year life of most servers, that means companies need to buy new ones regularly — all without paying sales taxes. “We shouldn’t be subsidizing big tech,” said the Tempe Democrat. “They need to pay their fair share as well,” she said. “Working families shouldn’t be left footing the bill with higher utility costs because we know they come with enormous water and energy needs.” Republicans, however, were not interested. Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh defended the financial incentives, calling data centers the “cutting edge of economic development.” Democrats said there were other ways to balance the budget without slashing programs. Consider, said Sen. Brian Fernandez, the 10% revenue fee the state levied on gaming companies in 2021 when, during the administration of Gov. Doug Ducey, it legalized wagering on professional and college sports, including extensive online gaming.  By comparison, the web site Gaming America reports that New York takes 51% on online sports betting, with Pennsylvania at 36% and Illinois having a graduated tax up to 40%. “Many other states are taxing them at a higher rate,” said Fernandez, a Yuma Democrat. “We gave them a sweetheart deal years ago,” he said. “Now they’re laughing all the way to the bank.” Hobbs proposed raising their fees for the largest of these private operators from the current 10% of revenues to 45%, something she said is more in line with other states, that would raise nearly $146 million. “These owners and also operators in Arizona are not paying their fair share,” said Sen. Sally Ann Gonzales, D-Tucson. “They are rolling in millions and millions of dollars that are going right into their pocket while the families of Arizona are struggling to pay their rent, put food on the table.” Republicans ignored the request to adjust the fees, with none speaking Monday to defend the decision. What makes all this important, Democrats said, is not just the big programs that are being cut, like funding for food stamps, health care for the needy and universities. They said even some small changes in the state’s revenue picture could make a lot of difference. One of those is the Sun Bucks program. “We know how many children get their main meals from school when they go to school daily,” said Sen. Kiana Sears, D-Mesa. This program provides $120 per child in an eligible family. That automatically includes those who get food stamps or are in the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program. And those who get care from the state’s Medicaid program also qualify if their income for a family of four is below $61,000. Sears said there are about 640,000 children served. The GOP budget also would take $14.4 million from the Housing Trust Fund, dollars set aside to work with developers to create affordable housing. “This bill would defund affordable housing in the state of Arizona at a time of record-breaking evictions and at a time when Arizona has unfortunately become one of the most expensive places in the country to live,” said Sen. Analse Ortiz. More significant, the Phoenix Democrat told colleagues, is that some of those dollars have already been earmarked. “There already are projects that are being built, homes for families that are being built — quite possibly in some of your legislative districts — that are going to have to stop,” she said. Kavanagh said Ortiz is making too much of the cuts. “The governor has put over $200 million into the Housing Trust Fund and rents are still rising,” he said. “Maybe we’d have lower rents if the governor wasn’t stopping home construction over large parts of the state.” Kavanagh was referencing a decision by the Department of Water Resources, under Hobbs’ control, to deny building permits in certain areas in Maricopa County based on a conclusion there was not a legally required 100-year assured water supply. A trial judge voided the directive as having been enacted illegally and the case is now on appeal. Republicans were no more sympathetic to arguments by Kuby that eliminating tax funds for the Arizona Office of Tourism would harm the state, not only in terms of getting people to visit but also in showing off the state to corporate executives who might want to relocate their companies here. Kavanagh said the office still will get dollars from other sources, like gaming revenues, saying the net cut is “nothing really big.” “The accusations against this budget are, quite frankly, manipulated, twisted in an effort to scare people,” he said. “We shouldn’t be scaring our constituents,” he said. “We should be voting for this budget to give them tax breaks, put more money in their pockets, so they can make their own decisions on how to spend money and not have government bureaucrats do that for them.” The post Partisan politics could preempt early rejection of cut-heavy GOP budget plan first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5361a200899a00e773aa LeBron James facing something against Thunder he's never seen in his 23-year career te 2026-05-05T20:30:25.709Z LeBron James facing something against Thunder he's never seen in his 23-year career LeBron James has been in the NBA for 23 seasons. Apparently, that still isn’t enough time for him to have experienced everything. James and the Los Angeles Lakers are 15.5-point underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series Tuesday night, as of Tuesday afternoon. The Lakers opened as 16-point underdogs, and the number has fluctuated between 15 and 16 points since the open. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE According to Yahoo Sports’ Ben Fawkes, it’s the largest point spread against a LeBron-led team in any game of his NBA career. Across over 1,900 combined regular-season and playoff games, James has never been this big of an underdog. That’s pretty wild. The number is 3 points higher than the next closest game, when LeBron’s Cleveland Cavaliers were 12.5-point underdogs vs. the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals. That was the second title-winning Golden State team with Kevin Durant. The Warriors won Game 1 124-114 in overtime and swept the Cavs. The Oklahoma City number is not an accident or a mistake by the sportsbooks. If anything, the line might be a little low based on the idea that many casual bettors might be inclined to back James and the Lakers at such a big number. Although, the Thunder will be without Jalen Williams (hamstring) for Game 1. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Sportsbooks know exactly who LeBron is at this stage of his career. He’s 41 years old, and the Lakers roster isn't nearly as deep or talented as the reigning NBA champions. The Thunder won 64 games in the regular season to secure the No. 1 seed in the West before sweeping the Phoenix Suns in the first round. Plus, the Lakers are missing Luka Doncic, who remains out after suffering a hamstring strain in early April. While LeBron continues to produce at a very high level, he's no longer the type of player who can single-handedly carry a depleted roster against a far more talented squad. That’s why the spread is so big. It’s because the market thinks Oklahoma City is around 15 points better than Los Angeles on its home floor right now. Pretty simple. It's worth noting that in the previous instance where LeBron was a 12.5-point underdog in the playoffs against the Warriors, he scored 51 points with 8 rebounds and 8 assists. The Cavs covered the spread, despite losing by 10 points. James was 33 years old at the time, so it'll be interesting to see if he still has that kind of gas left in the tank. It's going to take a Herculean effort from him for the Lakers to win Game 1, let alone the series (the Lakers are +900 to advance to the Western Conference Finals). Maybe LeBron and the Lakers make this interesting. Maybe they keep it close, steal a game and turn this into a series. He’s earned the benefit of the doubt in a way very few athletes ever have. But there’s a reason this number exists. Oklahoma City is better. Oklahoma City is younger. Oklahoma City is deeper. And Oklahoma City is playing at home. The Lakers have LeBron, which used to be enough to give oddsmakers pause when settling on a huge number. Now, it’s not. And that might be the clearest sign yet of where this version of LeBron’s career really stands. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa511da200899a00e7727b FBI nabs more than 350 alleged child sex abuse offenders te 2026-05-05T20:20:45.105Z FBI nabs more than 350 alleged child sex abuse offenders The FBI announced Tuesday the arrests of more than 350 child sexual abuse offenders as part of a sprawling nationwide operation. More than 200 child victims were located during Operation Iron Pursuit, which involved all 56 national FBI field offices, as well as numerous U.S. Attorneys' offices. One victim who was recovered in the operation was a 10-year-old from Utah who was taken by his transgender parent to Cuba, according to the bureau. Investigators say the child was supposed to be on a camping trip with a transgender parent, partner and another child. The group instead flew from Canada to Mexico and then to Cuba. Rose Inessa-Ethington, the child's biological father, allegedly flew the child to Cuba with his partner, Blue Inessa-Ethington, without the mother's knowledge. The child's family expressed "significant concerns for the minor’s well-being, as the child was born male, however, identified as a female child, which family members largely believed to be due to manipulation by Rose," the FBI wrote in a press release. CHILD REUNITED WITH MOM AFTER TRANSGENDER DAD, PARTNER ALLEGEDLY KIDNAP ABROAD AMID GENDER SURGERY FEARS: FEDS The FBI reunited the child with his mother after fears that his transgender parent shuttled him to Cuba for gender reassignment surgery. The transgender parent and the transgender partner who assisted the parent were arrested and charged with International Parental Kidnapping. "Operation Iron Pursuit is just the latest in this FBI’s work with our interagency partners to crush child abuse networks all over this country," FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Last year through Operations like Relentless Justice, Enduring Justice, and Restore Justice, we set records identifying over 6,300 child victims, taking 300+ human traffickers off the streets, and more. President Trump’s law enforcement team is eliminating these criminal actors at a historic pace and we’re not slowing down," Patel concluded. The FBI said those arrested during Operation Iron Pursuit are alleged to have committed various crimes, including sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, abuse, kidnapping, and possessing, distributing, or receiving child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). James Strahler II, 37, pleaded guilty in early April to numerous charges related to his creation of AI-generated explicit material of both adults and children. Strahler pleaded guilty to cyberstalking after prosecutors alleged he used over 100 web-based AI models, telephone calls, voicemails, text messages and web postings to harass victims. Strahler created over 700 images of both real victims and animations and uploaded them to a website dedicated to child sex abuse material, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Southern District of Ohio. He is the first person in the U.S. to be convicted under the Take It Down Act, a landmark bill which criminalizes the non-consensual sharing of intimate images and deepfake AI content that was championed by First Lady Melania Trump. Another alleged abuser caught in the roundup was New York's Alber Rodriguez, a 48-year-old who the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy and taking photos and videos of the abuse. "As alleged, Alber Rodriguez sexually abused a 12-year-old child and recorded that abuse—conduct that is as cruel as it is criminal," U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton said in a press release. "This Office has zero tolerance for those who prey on children.  Protecting New Yorkers, especially our youngest and most vulnerable, is our priority.  If you exploit a child in this District, we will find you, we will charge you, and we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.  We will not stop until those who endanger our children are taken off our streets and held fully accountable." Anthony Greene, 37, of Pennsylvania, was also arrested in April as part of the sweep and charged with a litany of crimes. Prosecutors charged Greene by indictment with two counts each of manufacture of child pornography; use of an interstate commerce facility to entice a minor, and attempt to entice a minor, to engage in sexual conduct; and receipt of child pornography, and one count each of possession of child pornography and possession of a firearm by a felon, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania wrote in a statement. BONGINO ANNOUNCES FBI APPREHENDED 449 CHILD PREDATORS, RESCUED 224 KIDS IN FIRST 3 MONTHS AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR "This operation puts every child predator on notice: we are coming for you," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement. "The sexual exploitation of minors is an abomination with no place in our society. We will hunt down these offenders, hold them fully accountable under the law, and deliver justice for victims." The FBI said Iron Pursuit follows three other successful operations last year. According to the bureau, 205 children were rescued and 293 offenders are arrested during Operation Relentless Justice, which concluded in December 2025. Operation Enduring Justice, which ended in August 2025, resulted in the rescue of 133 children and the arrests of 234 offenders. The FBI said 115 children were rescued and 205 child sex abuse offenders were arrested as a result of Operation Restore Justice, which concluded in May 2025. "Every single day this FBI is working 24/7 to break networks of child abusers all across this country," Patel added. "Let this be a message to criminal actors who seek to target America’s children: you will be pursued, and you will be brought to justice." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa5109a200899a00e77272 Dem mayor faces reality check after accusing rival of 'exploiting' Palisades fire: 'Absolute tone deafness' te 2026-05-05T20:20:25.298Z Dem mayor faces reality check after accusing rival of 'exploiting' Palisades fire: 'Absolute tone deafness' Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing backlash for her response to mayoral candidate and former reality television star, Spencer Pratt, who has been attacking L.A. leaders over alleged mismanagement during the deadly Palisades fire. Bass accused Pratt of "exploiting" the tragedy, which he faced personally, to score political points. Pratt, however, pushed back and said he won community awards for his support of the Palisades community during the tragedy that resulted in both his and his families' homes being burnt down. He said he also knew people who burned alive across the street from his childhood home. "Honestly, before this, I had never heard of Spencer Pratt," Bass told MeidasTouch as the former reality star's anti-Bass ads about her mismanagement during the Palisades began gaining traction online. "The thing I am concerned and feel about him is that I feel like he's exploiting the grief of people in the Palisades and I just think that's just reprehensible. That's the main thing and I think he is about his own celebrity — he's famous now again." The questioner during the interview agreed with Bass throughout the talk, but did concede that the fires were something "top of mind" for California voters. Still, Bass was lauded by the questioner for her experience working in public office during such a major disaster, a tenure Pratt is targeting. SPENCER PRATT ANNOUNCES LA MAYOR RUN ON ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PALISADES FIRE THAT DESTROYED HIS HOME "For a longtime politician, I am godsmacked by Karen Bass' absolute tone deafness in attacking a survivor of the Palisades fire in this way," Roxanne Hoge, Chairwoman of the L.A. Republican Party, told Fox News Digital. "All of Los Angeles is grieving the loss of our once-beautiful and prosperous City under Karen Bass’s and Nithya Raman’s leadership the last 4 years. To accuse Spencer Pratt — who lives in his burned out lot in a trailer — of 'exploiting grief' is a new low," Elizabeth Barcohana, an attorney and political strategist in Los Angeles, added. "It is only thanks to Pratt that we know why Bass was unprepared for the Palisades fire, why Newsom chose to save plants instead of the people who burned alive that day, how the FireAid money disappeared into local NGO coffers instead of going to victims, and what our taxpayer funding that is supposed to be used to reduce homelessness is actually being spent on." "Mayor Bass calling Spencer Pratt’s campaign ‘reprehensible’ is the kind of tone-deaf political malpractice that explains exactly why Los Angeles is in crisis. Spencer Pratt lost his home. His parents lost their home. He watched his city burn while his mayor was on a plane to Ghana. That’s not exploitation, that’s lived experience, and it’s the most legitimate credential anyone could bring to this race," former Trump campaign adviser Janiyah Thomas also told Fox News Digital. "Mayor Bass had the audacity to say she’d never heard of Spencer Pratt, but Angelenos have never forgotten that she cut the fire department’s budget and was absent when their homes were turning to ash." LA TIMES OWNER BLAMES MAYOR FOR CUTTING FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET AHEAD OF WILDFIRES: 'COMPETENCE MATTERS' Meanwhile, Bass said during the MeidasTouch interview that her experience leading the city's response during the deadly Palisades fire, in addition to her experience at the federal level in Congress, was exactly why she was a better candidate than Pratt, adding he could use a civics class to understand how government works. But Bass faced heavy criticism during the fire for being absent, including taking a trip to Ghana as a historic windstorm swept the area ahead of the blaze, for not deploying proper pre-fire resources and enacting around $17.6 million cuts to the city's fire department ahead of the tragedy. Bass appeared to blame the fires and their destruction on climate change during the interview, while arguing her experience serving in public office during the disaster is why she should be reelected. Bass said Pratt would benefit from taking a civics class to understand government better. DEMS BLAME LA FIRE ON 'CLIMATE CHANGE' DESPITE CITY CUTTING FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET "These fires, it was the worst natural disaster that we experienced in our city — at the root of it, you know, we have to get adjusted to — just like everybody else in the nation — to different weather experiences that we're not used to because of climate change," Bass added during the discussion about Pratt and his attacks on her record. "We don't know hurricanes -- I'm born and raised in Los Angeles -- to have hurricane-strength winds and actually no rain is odd anywhere but especially Los Angeles." Bass' office referred Fox News Digital to the mayor's campaign team, but they did not provide any response in time for publication. "I'm not sure if Karen Bass forgot she let my house burn down and my parents house burn down and I had actual neighbors burn alive across the street from my childhood home," Pratt responded on Fox News' "The Will Cain Show" when asked about Bass' criticism of him. "The only grief is my grief, my community's grief that I initially started this fight on behalf of." "It's the most insane, psycho, diabolical thing I've heard in a minute – but it's not shocking," Pratt added. "How the hell is Spencer Pratt 'exploiting grief'?" Meghan McCain, daughter of the late John McCain, questioned in a post on X about Bass' response. "He, his wife, children and parents lost their homes and everything in it in a fire because of Karen Bass and her failed policies." "Mayor Bass is in damage control. Bass calling this ‘exploitation’ tells you that she wants sympathy for herself and silence from the actual victims of the fires," Corrin Rankin, California Republican Party Chairwoman, told Fox News Digital. "Californians are tired of Democratic politicians who lack accountability and attack critics. When people lose everything, they have every right to demand answers from the people in charge that failed them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4f14a200899a00e771df Five SEC trap games in 2026 that could upend the college football playoff race, from LSU to Georgia te 2026-05-05T20:12:04.334Z Five SEC trap games in 2026 that could upend the college football playoff race, from LSU to Georgia Any college football fan worth their salt knows a thing or two about "trap games." Also known as "lookahead games," trap games are tricky spots on a team's schedule where the more talented team is usually overlooking their current opponent because of an upcoming game against a more significant opponent. They may be looking past a lesser opponent in anticipation of a bitter rival that they haven't beaten in a while, or maybe it's a team they feel like they need to dispatch in order to gain the inside track to a conference championship. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Either way, overlooking anyone in a league as competitive as the SEC is a recipe for disaster, but every team is guilty of it from time to time. Right now, we are, by definition, technically committing the mortal sin of "looking ahead," but I thought it would be a fun offseason exercise to highlight five potential trap games that could shake the very foundation of the 2026 SEC season. Now that we've gotten the preamble out of the way, let's dive in. We start off with one that is a bit off the radar, but aren't all trap games "off the radar" by their very nature? Anyway, the LSU Tigers will have their bright, shiny new toy of a head coach in Lane Kiffin at their disposal, and if all goes according to plan, the Bayou Bengals will be right in the thick of the SEC and College Football Playoff race at this point in the season. LSU will have an early test in the form of a non-conference game against Clemson, and two very worthy opponents in Texas A&M and Kiffin's old flame, the Ole Miss Rebels. They also finish the season on a four-game run of having to face Alabama, Texas, Tennessee and rival Arkansas. Sandwiched in between all those Goliaths is lowly Mississippi State, led by third-year coach Jeff Lebby. There is a good chance Kiffin and crew view this as a spot to relax in between the two peaks of their season, but that would be foolish for a multitude of reasons. For starters, Kiffin cultivated a bit of a reputation while in Oxford of dropping at least one game a season that he shouldn't have (see: 2024 Kentucky), and although the talent profile has ratcheted up considerably for him in Baton Rouge, there's a chance the "lookahead" is still in his DNA. For the Bulldogs' part, they have been a tough out for ranked teams dating back to last season, as they knocked off 12th-ranked Arizona State and took both 15th-ranked Tennessee and 22nd-ranked Texas to overtime before gracefully bowing out. Keep your eye on this one, as things could get hairy if LSU and Kiffin don't respect their opponent. From one end of the Magnolia State to the other, the Ole Miss Rebels will be looking to prove that their success in the first half of the 2020s was more than just the product of having Lane Kiffin as their coach, and luckily for them, they will have a chance to prove it in Week 3, when the Tigers of LSU come to town. The problem with such an emotional showdown is that there is always another game to play afterward, and the Rebels will be hitting the road to take on the Florida Gators in The Swamp. Any game would probably be a trap game the week after "welcoming" the coach who burned you for supposedly greener pastures, but playing Florida in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium presents a unique challenge. Rebels fans probably remember their last trip there, a 2024 upset loss that all but knocked their team out of the Playoff picture, but that wasn't an isolated incident. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Even with an underachieving coach like Billy Napier at the helm, the Gators knocked at least one top-10 team off its perch each season he was in Gainesville (2022 Utah, 2023 Tennessee, 2024 Ole Miss and 2025 Texas). The Gators, shockingly, have a slight talent advantage over the Rebels when going purely off of recruiting classes and retention efforts, and that coupled with the emotional exhaustion from the week prior and the magic of The Swamp will make this a classic trap game for Ole Miss. Yes, I know this one is technically a rivalry game, but hear me out. Wedged in between meetings with the LSU Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies, the Texas Longhorns will welcome the Arkansas Razorbacks to Austin. The Hogs will be breaking in first-year head coach Ryan Silverfield and will be operating at a significant talent disadvantage, but that might be to Texas' detriment. The Longhorns will no doubt be playing the 2026 season with the burden of expectations placed upon them, and a win over LSU the previous week will only make that regular-season finale with the Aggies all the more important. What better spot to jump up and bite them than the week in between two of the biggest games of their season? To their credit, the Razorbacks were plucky last year against every ranked opponent on their schedule not named Notre Dame, so it's not like Texas is going against some FCS school as a tune-up in between physical matchups against playoff-caliber teams. I'm not saying Arkansas will win this one, but don't be shocked if you check your phone and this is a one-possession game late in the second half. I couldn't talk Texas without throwing Oklahoma into the mix, and Texas is a big reason for this game being on the list in the first place. Much like the Longhorns, the Sooners will have sky-high expectations placed upon them heading into the 2026 season, and that neutral-site rivalry game against Texas could be the launch point for a great season. But the week after hasn't been too kind to Oklahoma, historically. Since Brent Venables took the head coaching job in Norman back in 2022, the game after the Red River Shootout has been a shaky one at best for the Sooners, including a sleepy two-point victory over a below .500 UCF Knights team in 2023 and a blowout loss to South Carolina the following year. Kentucky will have new coach Will Stein manning the headset, which could mean some renewed vigor in the Bluegrass State, so the Sooners would be wise not to let Texas "beat them twice" in this one. Oklahoma faces a murderer's row of games to start their season, including a Week 2 showdown against Michigan, on the road against Georgia and the aforementioned Red River game in Dallas. If the Sooners think they can view this date on the calendar as a chance to catch their breath, I don't think it will be that easy. For all of his accomplishments as the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, there is one program that continues to stick in the craw of Kirby Smart. The two-time national championship-winning head coach is just 2-7 against the Alabama Crimson Tide in his tenure in Athens, and he hasn't fared much better against the Tide since Nick Saban retired, sporting a 1-2 record against Kalen DeBoer after he took over for the legendary Saban in Tuscaloosa. But why am I talking this much about Alabama if Georgia plays Vandy in Week 5? Well, as you can probably guess, this game falls right before the Dawgs travel to T-Town to take on the Tide, and Smart will no doubt have that game circled with every red Sharpie he owns. Vanderbilt loses a ton of talent from last year's upstart 10-win team, including quarterback and Heisman finalist Diego Pavia and second-round draft pick Eli Stowers, but Clark Lea's squad should not be overlooked. If the Bulldogs get caught looking ahead to their showdown with Bama (and Oklahoma the week after that), it could spell trouble for Kirby and the boys. Smart wants that Alabama game badly, and will likely be game-planning for it weeks in advance, but will that come with a cost? The Commodores have slain giants in recent memory, and a little schedule luck could have them in position to do it all again in 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4f00a200899a00e771d6 Olivia Wilde responds after viral red carpet footage drew comparisons to Gollum from 'Lord of the Rings' te 2026-05-05T20:11:44.515Z Olivia Wilde responds after viral red carpet footage drew comparisons to Gollum from 'Lord of the Rings' Olivia Wilde is poking fun of herself after online critics compared her recent red carpet appearance to the "Lord of the Rings" character Gollum. Last week, Wilde — who was promoting her new film, "The Invite," at the San Francisco Film Festival — gave an on-camera interview with SFGATE and the footage instantly went viral. "The cameraman really doing a disservice here," one user commented on the post. OPRAH WINFREY FIRES BACK AT INTERNET TROLLS MOCKING HER '90-YEAR-OLD' WALK AT PARIS FASHION WEEK "She looks as if she had found the one ring," another said, referencing the "Lord of the Rings" franchise. Over the weekend, Wilde took to social media to address the online criticism. "Leave it to your little brother to give you the maximum amount of s---," Wilde captioned the clip, per People. In the clip, Wilde's brother, Charlie Cockburn, asked, "Olivia Wilde, do you care to address recent rumors that you're a resurrected corpse?" '1923' STAR BRANDON SKLENAR HITS BACK AT INTERNET TROLLS WHO CALLED HIM A 'WALMART GLEN POWELL' "Listen, that's a fish-eye lens. And I admit, is that my best angle? Was that my best-ever look? No. No, it's startling," she admitted. "It's a startling image." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "It was a fish-eye lens," she continued, while giggling. "I don't know why I was so close to the camera. I didn't have to be. That's not the truth." "Do you have any more questions?" she jokingly asked. "I'm not dead." Wilde isn't afraid to address controversy. During an appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival in 2024, the actress and director admitted she rarely seeks approval or acceptance from outside voices. Wilde said she enjoys pitching projects that people "know that I won’t be afraid of," adding, "And I think part of that is being willing to not be accepted, being willing to not be celebrated by everyone, being willing to not be loved by everyone." "I think a huge problem with our business – around the world, I imagine it’s the same – when you conflate filmmaking or acting with fame or with large-scale acceptance, you immediately cut off every opportunity to do any risky work," she continued. "And so I think that it was important to me to never become overly focused on being accepted or loved." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4eeca200899a00e771cd Maine Democrat Graham Platner promises he'll be 'arrested' as a senator if GOP keeps control of chamber te 2026-05-05T20:11:24.624Z Maine Democrat Graham Platner promises he'll be 'arrested' as a senator if GOP keeps control of chamber Maine Democratic candidate Graham Platner promised that he would be "arrested" as a U.S. senator if he wins his election, but Republicans maintain control of the chamber. Platner held his first campaign event following Maine Gov. Janet Mills' announcement that she would be dropping out of the Democratic primary race, leaving Platner as the presumed nominee for the November election. Though he expressed confidence that the Democratic Party could regain control of the Senate from Republicans in November, Platner encouraged Democratic senators to push "an element of activism" in their roles by appearing at protests. GRAHAM PLATNER CLAIMS VOTERS CONCERNED OVER TRANS ATHLETES ARE 'MANIPULATED BY BILLIONAIRES' "If we don’t get the majority," Platner said, "and things continue to get worse, I will promise you that I’m going to be arrested as a United States senator." The comments resemble previous instances where Democratic politicians have expressed concerns that President Donald Trump would weaponize law enforcement against them. "I mean, it sounds nuts, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this guy threw me in jail," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said in 2024. "He’s out of his mind. I mean, he did his whole first campaign around ‘lock her up.’ This is his motto." GRAHAM PLATNER BLAMES NAZI TATTOO ON MILITARY ‘CULTURE,’ DRAWS BACKLASH FROM GOP VETERANS Fox News Digital reached out to Platner's campaign for comment. During the event, Platner reiterated his plans to "shut the White House down," using the Senate’s investigatory powers to hinder the Trump administration. "We haul everyone in the White House under subpoena, day in, day out, in front of Senate committees to answer questions about all the lawbreaking they’ve been doing," Platner said, adding that there's "a compelling case for the impeachment and removal of at least two" Supreme Court justices. MICHIGAN DEM REP DECLINES TO SUPPORT PLATNER AFTER RESURFACED RAPE COMMENTS Platner has run a controversial campaign, including being the subject of many controversies, such as accusations that a tattoo he has resembles a "Totenkopf," a Nazi SS symbol. He has also faced backlash for several old Reddit posts in which he described himself as a "communist," criticized rape victims and praised a Hamas raid that killed at least five Israeli soldiers. Platner has repeatedly apologized for his controversies and even apologized for his response to the controversies after using the "r-word" during an interview. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4ed9a200899a00e771c4 Agent Rich Paul further pushes lazy talking point that the media favors Jokic over LeBron te 2026-05-05T20:11:05.005Z Agent Rich Paul further pushes lazy talking point that the media favors Jokic over LeBron As the media continues to pile on Nikola Jokic for the Nuggets’ first-round playoff exit, Rich Paul is arguing the criticism is not harsh enough. Paul says the press is taking it easy on Jokic, unlike how it has treated his top client, LeBron James. "The reason you don’t hear a lot of conversation about Jokic is because I don’t believe people are happy to see Jokic lose," Paul said on his podcast with Max Kellerman. "When LeBron loses, people are happy to see him lose. Especially his peers. Guys that played in the league who have platforms today, for different reasons, it’s extra. They are happy to see him lose." Uh, what? ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Jokic has become like Josh Allen in that talking heads have created a narrative that he is one of the most protected athletes. That claim does not hold up. In fact, the opposite is true. Paul says no one roots for Jokic to fail. He might want to check former ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones’ Bluesky page, where the buffoon has spent nearly a week celebrating and mocking Jokic’s shortcomings. SPORTS MEDIA RACE-BAITERS ARE ALREADY TAKING NIKOLA JOKIC CRITICISM TOO FAR Former players Kendrick Perkins and Gilbert Arenas have also made it clear they actively root against Jokic. Perkins, in particular, spent multiple ESPN segments last Friday gloating about Jokic’s struggles. The idea that Jokic is favored, as Paul suggests, is dishonest. An entire wing of the sports media dislikes him because he is a White European player. Just look at the tone of the Andscape articles about him. The comparison to LeBron James also lacks context. Paul is not alone in making it. Dan Patrick and Paul Pierce drew similar comparisons last week. "If this was LeBron, a three-time MVP and one-time NBA champion, bowing out the way Joker did, we’d be crushing LeBron," Patrick said Friday. "We’re not going to sugarcoat this one. Because if this was LeBron at the peak of his powers losing like this, this is what we’d say," Pierce argued. "Let this have been LeBron at the peak of his powers. What would we have been saying? If you’re the best player in the league, you’re not supposed to lose in the first round." Not quite. Here is the difference: LeBron James is the most discussed athlete in American sports of the past two decades. Shows like "First Take" cover him almost daily during the NBA season. That level of attention brings heavier scrutiny, but it also brings a level of praise that Jokic has never received. While James may be criticized more than Jokic, he is also far more celebrated. James is widely viewed as one of the two greatest players in NBA history, alongside Michael Jordan. He is a global figure who craves attention. Jokic is an all-time great player but keeps a low profile and generates little off-court buzz. The LeBron vs. Jokic comparisons are not valid. They are in different classes historically on the court and as superstars off it. Find a new talking point. This one is lazy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4ec3a200899a00e771a7 Secret Service Agent John Spillman Charged With Indecent Exposure at Miami Hotel te 2026-05-05T20:10:43.769Z Secret Service Agent John Spillman Charged With Indecent Exposure at Miami Hotel The officer, who was in Miami for an event President Trump was attending over the weekend, was seen masturbating in the hallway, the police said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4eada200899a00e77185 ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet: No one is coming for us te 2026-05-05T20:10:21.996Z ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet: No one is coming for us Christophe Fouquet, who became ASML's CEO in 2024 after more than a decade at the company, sat down with this editor on the rooftop deck of his Beverly Hills hotel Tuesday morning ahead of his appearance at the Milken Institute Global Conference. Dressed in a blue suit and white shirt, he was relaxe Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4db0a200899a00e7711f Met Gala backlash grows as celebrities and politicians target Jeff and Lauren Bezos' sponsorship te 2026-05-05T20:06:08.013Z Met Gala backlash grows as celebrities and politicians target Jeff and Lauren Bezos' sponsorship Left-leaning celebrities and politicians are taking aim at Monday night's Met Gala — and two of its highest-profile honorary co-chairs, Jeff and Lauren Bezos — fueling a fresh wave of backlash against the billionaire couple’s immense wealth and influence over the star-studded event. "I am so confused by some ppl that are going. I am just like WTF ARE WE DOING!?!?!?!" actress Taraji P. Henson wrote, commenting on a video that called out celebrities planning to attend. Other high-profile figures jumped on the bandwagon, including models Bella Hadid and Cara Delevingne, who appeared to endorse the criticism by liking the video calling out attendees. Actor Mark Ruffalo also weighed in by sharing a video featuring an Amazon warehouse worker criticizing Bezos’ fortune and the labor behind it. MILLIONAIRE ACTOR MARK RUFFALO TELLS NEW YORKERS TO 'TAX THE RICH' WHILE CRITICS DEMAND 'HIM FIRST' In the clip, 72-year-old worker Mary Hill argued that the billionaire’s wealth would not exist without the employees powering the company’s operations. "If it weren’t for every associate in every Amazon facility, he wouldn’t have all those zeros behind his name," Hill said in part, according to reports. Outside the entertainment sphere, Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren also weighed in, blasting Bezos' fortune while reiterating the familiar "fair share" argument. AOC BROKE HOUSE RULES TO ATTEND RITZY MET GALA IN 'TAX THE RICH' DRESS, ORDERED TO PAY UP "If Jeff Bezos can drop $10 million to sponsor the Met Gala, he can afford to pay his fair share in taxes," Warren wrote on Instagram. Reports also focused on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who skipped the star-studded event in the Big Apple. Instead, the democratic socialist made a point to take to social media and highlight six workers who fuel the city’s fashion industry. LAUREN SANCHEZ, JEFF BEZOS FACE LOCAL RESISTANCE AS VENICE CITIZENS PROTEST WEDDING PLANS "The fashion industry is made possible by the thousands of workers behind the scenes — seamstresses, tailors, retail workers, delivery drivers — whose immense talent and dedication deserves to be celebrated," Mamdani told The New York Times. "We’re proud to feature the stories of these hard-working New Yorkers who make our city’s fashion industry second to none." Two of the workers highlighted in Mamdani's callout were former Amazon employees, per the Times. Mamdani's predecessor, Eric Adams, attended the event once while other mayors similarly skipped the event in the past. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE An alternate Met Gala, dubbed the "Ball without Billionaires" workers' gala, was also held to counter Monday's high-profile event. A representative for Bezos was contacted for comment by Fox News Digital but did not immediately respond. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4d9ca200899a00e77116 Tanner Horner sentenced to death for kidnapping and killing 7-year-old girl during FedEx delivery te 2026-05-05T20:05:48.390Z Tanner Horner sentenced to death for kidnapping and killing 7-year-old girl during FedEx delivery A former FedEx driver who admitted to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand, was sentenced to death Tuesday by a Texas jury. Tanner Horner, 34, a former delivery driver accused of kidnapping and strangling the 7-year-old after hitting her with his delivery van in 2022, was sentenced to death by a Tarrant County jury. After 19 days of testimony, both sides rested their cases on Monday and delivered closing remarks on Tuesday morning. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST In 2023, Horner admitted to abducting Strand while delivering a package to her father’s home in Paradise, a town of fewer than 500 people about 60 miles northwest of Dallas.  Her body was found on Dec. 2, two days after she was reported missing less than 10 miles away from the property. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Horner, authorities said, was delivering a package of Barbie dolls intended to be Strand’s Christmas present. Athena was set to return to Oklahoma with her mother with her mother after the holidays and had been staying with her father, Jacob Strand, and stepmother, Ashley Strand, in Wise County. SEND US A TIP HERE According to the arrest warrant, Horner told investigators that he strangled the 7-year-old after accidentally hitting her with his van while making a delivery at her father’s home. He said Strand wasn't seriously hurt after he hit her while backing up, but he panicked and put her in his van. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4d88a200899a00e7710d Cole Allen indicted by grand jury on four charges related to alleged Trump assassination attempt: sources te 2026-05-05T20:05:28.807Z Cole Allen indicted by grand jury on four charges related to alleged Trump assassination attempt: sources The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25 has officially been indicted by a grand jury. The indictment was presented by the grand jury to Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui. Fox News has learned that Allen was indicted on four charges, three of which were announced on April 27. The first three charges were attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and transporting a firearm across state lines. The fourth charge, included in Tuesday's indictment, is assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon, according to sources. This story is developing. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4d75a200899a00e77104 FAA employee charged with allegedly threatening to kill President Trump in email to White House te 2026-05-05T20:05:09.166Z FAA employee charged with allegedly threatening to kill President Trump in email to White House A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employee in New Hampshire has been charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Dean DelleChiaie, a 35-year-old mechanical engineering contractor from Nashua, was arrested Monday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire. Prosecutors said that late last month, DelleChiaie sent a death threat to the White House from his personal email account, allegedly identifying himself and stating he planned to "neutralize" or "kill" the president. The email was sent roughly three months after DelleChiaie allegedly began using his government work computer to conduct assassination-related research. PENNSYLVANIA MAN CHARGED WITH THREATENING TRUMP, ICE AGENTS, OTHER OFFICIALS According to prosecutors, his searches included how to smuggle a firearm into a federal facility, previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, statistics on how many people wanted him dead, and the statement, "I am going to kill Donald John Trump."   The United States Secret Service interviewed DelleChiaie in early February, during which he allegedly admitted to carrying out the searches on his government-issued work computer and to owning three firearms, including a handgun kept in a safe at his home, the Justice Department said, citing a criminal complaint. FBI ARRESTS LEFTIST SENATE HOPEFUL FOR ALLEGED DEATH THREATS AGAINST TRUMP, CONGRESS MEMBER AND DAUGHTER  On April 21, DelleChiaie allegedly used his personal email account to send a message with the subject line "Contact the President" to the White House’s public-facing email address, accusing Trump of committing "terrorism." "I, Dean DelleChiaie, am going neutralize/kill you - Donald John Trump - because you decided to kill kids - and say that it was War - when in reality - it is terrorism. God knows your actions and where you belong," the email stated, according to prosecutors.  DelleChiaie was charged by criminal complaint in federal court last Friday with interstate communication of a threat against the president. He is expected to appear in court Tuesday. If convicted, DelleChiaie faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The United States Secret Service is leading the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Shannon is prosecuting the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4d4da200899a00e770f5 FedEx Driver Who Kidnapped and Killed 7-Year-Old Athena Strand Is Sentenced to Death te 2026-05-05T20:04:29.676Z FedEx Driver Who Kidnapped and Killed 7-Year-Old Athena Strand Is Sentenced to Death Tanner Horner kidnapped and strangled the girl, Athena Strand, after delivering a package to her home in Texas. The package was her Christmas gift, a set of Barbies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4d3aa200899a00e770ec F.A.A. Proposes Rule for Drone-Free Zones te 2026-05-05T20:04:10.126Z F.A.A. Proposes Rule for Drone-Free Zones The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a system for designating certain “critical infrastructure” sites off limits to unmanned aircraft. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4d25a200899a00e770d0 Volkswagen becomes Rivian’s top shareholder, displacing Amazon te 2026-05-05T20:03:49.136Z Volkswagen becomes Rivian’s top shareholder, displacing Amazon VW Group's stake will continue to grow under the $5.8 billion joint venture with Rivian. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4d11a200899a00e770c6 Border wall contractor bulldozed & 'desecrated' native sacred site in Southern Arizona te 2026-05-05T20:03:29.124Z Border wall contractor bulldozed & 'desecrated' native sacred site in Southern Arizona Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4cfda200899a00e770bd Arizona GOP budget clears Leg on party-line votes, heads straight for Hobbs’s veto te 2026-05-05T20:03:09.442Z Arizona GOP budget clears Leg on party-line votes, heads straight for Hobbs’s veto Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4ce9a200899a00e770b4 Food chain: Free & discounted eats around Tucson this week te 2026-05-05T20:02:49.837Z Food chain: Free & discounted eats around Tucson this week Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4cd6a200899a00e770ab Navajo Nation lacks funding for medical examiner – and that’s hindering MMIP cases te 2026-05-05T20:02:30.243Z Navajo Nation lacks funding for medical examiner – and that’s hindering MMIP cases Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4cc2a200899a00e770a2 Hugh Lytle can stay on governor ballot despite UPS Store address, Az Supreme Court rules te 2026-05-05T20:02:10.412Z Hugh Lytle can stay on governor ballot despite UPS Store address, Az Supreme Court rules Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4caea200899a00e77099 Federal agencies haven’t started on Trump order restricting voting by mail, DOJ says te 2026-05-05T20:01:50.514Z Federal agencies haven’t started on Trump order restricting voting by mail, DOJ says Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4c9aa200899a00e77090 Fake student loan debt offers proliferate as federal government rolls back enforcement te 2026-05-05T20:01:30.989Z Fake student loan debt offers proliferate as federal government rolls back enforcement Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4c87a200899a00e77087 Sahuarita YouTube influencer arrested after domestic violence incident, police pursuit te 2026-05-05T20:01:11.350Z Sahuarita YouTube influencer arrested after domestic violence incident, police pursuit Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4c73a200899a00e7707e ‘I can’t even sleep’: Arizona immigrant hit with $1.8M fine for staying in U.S. te 2026-05-05T20:00:51.429Z ‘I can’t even sleep’: Arizona immigrant hit with $1.8M fine for staying in U.S. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4c5fa200899a00e77075 Is Scouting America defending its brand - or sending a message? te 2026-05-05T20:00:31.849Z Is Scouting America defending its brand - or sending a message? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4a66a200899a00e7704c Exhibitions explore resilience, courage te 2026-05-05T19:52:06.990Z Exhibitions explore resilience, courage Artwork by Tamara Poff will be shown through May 14 as part of “A Legacy of Spirit,” a solo artist exhibition at Shemer Art Center (photo courtesy of Shemer). The Shemer Art Center announced the opening of two new visual art exhibitions, now on display. The first, “Parallel Ground: Contemporary Japanese Artists in Arizona,” is a large group exhibition featuring 63 works created by 16 Arizona-based Japanese artists. It showcases various media and styles, including ceramicists, painters, photographers, a traditional Japanese batik artist and a quilter. Although each artist in the exhibition has a different approach, method and medium, their artistic expressions are all rooted in their Eastern heritage, and these elements embody Japanese aesthetics, distinguishing their work and telling stories. The second, “A Legacy of Spirit,” is a solo artist exhibition by Tamara Poff. It features 14 figurative oil paintings, each with a narrative intent that focuses on the expressive quality of the female form. The artist shares that she created this body of work “to delve into the intricate connection between the strength and struggles of our female forebears and the trails and triumphs of women in contemporary culture.” It is a collection that narrates the journey of women’s empowerment, and highlights the resilience, courage and unwavering determination of women who have fought for recognition as equals. Both exhibitions will be on display through May 14. All exhibitions, plus the Shemer Art Center’s gift shop and sculpture garden, are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information about these exhibitions, classes, other artist opportunities, or the Shemer Art Center’s Expansion & Legacy or Al Beadle campaigns, visit www.shemerartcenter.org or call 602-262-4727. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4a3ea200899a00e7703c Wildcats finish regular season as second ranked team in 2A te 2026-05-05T19:51:26.269Z Wildcats finish regular season as second ranked team in 2A Joseph City won their regular season finale game at St. Johns on Monday last week with a 13-10 defeat of the highly ranked 2A Redskins. That win gave them a regular season overall record of 17-10. They were 9-5 in power point contests and finished the season as the second ranked team in 2A behind only Superior, who they defeated 9-0 a few weeks ago. Joseph City finished second in the 1A north region standings behind only Williams who handed them their only region loss.  Their solid season left them seeded second in the 1A state playoff bracket. They hosted 15th seeded Antelope Union on Friday afternoon and cruised to the second round with a 15-0 shutout win over the Rams.  Joseph City will now host 10th seeded Hayden with a 3 p.m. start time on Wednesday. Hayden upset ninth ranked Anthem Prep in the opening round on Friday.  If the Wildcats advance, they will face the winner between St. Micheals and Williams who also play on Wednesday. That game would take place in the 1A semifinal round and be held at Papago Softball Complex at 4 p.m. on Friday. The 1A state championship game will be held beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday, at Grand Canyon University. The post Wildcats finish regular season as second ranked team in 2A first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4a2aa200899a00e77033 Lady Lobos finish the regular season ranked fourth te 2026-05-05T19:51:06.414Z Lady Lobos finish the regular season ranked fourth By Greg Perkins Snowflake finished the regular season ranked fourth in the final 3A rankings and they hosted 13th seeded Winslow on Saturday morning in the first official round of the 3A state playoffs.  Winslow was also on their final regular season game opponent to start the week on Monday. Playing that game in Winslow, the Lady Lobos scored four second inning runs then gradually pulled away, securing the 10-2 win to maintain their hold on the fourth overall seed.  Kashlynn Cantrell pitched all seven innings, allowing just the 2 runs on 6 hits with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks.  At the plate Scarbrough went 3 for 3 with a double. Brooklyn Lovingood was 3 for 4 with a double. Lyla Craner went 1 for 2 with a double and Cantrell also doubled, going 1 for 5. Addie Coor was 1 for 3, Paisley Solomon was 1 for 4 and Brittyn Butler went 1 for 4.  Snowflake prevailed in the playoff game by a final of 10-5. Winslow started well, scoring 4 first inning runs. The Lobos tied the game at 4-4 with 1 run in the second and 3 in the third. They moved in front 7-4 with 3 more runs in the fourth. Each team scored once in the fifth, then the Lobos put the final points on the board, scoring twice in the bottom of the sixth.  Kloe Burden had a nice day at the plate, going 3 for 3 including a triple and a double, along with 3 RBI. Cantrell went 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles. Kelsey Scarbrough matched that same stat line with 2 doubles. Lovingood went 1 for 3 with a double. Coor was 2 for 4, Riley Perkins was 1 for 4, Brodie Cates was 2 for 2 and Butler went 1 for 3.  Cantrell again did the job in the circle. She went all seven innings allowing the 5 runs on 6 hits with 5 strikeouts and walked 3.  Snowflake will now face fifth-seeded Yuma Catholic beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon in Snowflake. With a win they would advance to the semifinal round and face either top ranked Valley Christian, or No. 8 River Valley on Friday evening at Papago Softball Complex. Yuma Catholic defeated Thatcher 11-1 in their first-round game. The post Lady Lobos finish the regular season ranked fourth first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4a13a200899a00e77009 'Mormon Wives' star unloads on cheating regret after accusing estranged husband of wild sex party secret te 2026-05-05T19:50:43.040Z 'Mormon Wives' star unloads on cheating regret after accusing estranged husband of wild sex party secret Jessi Draper’s reality TV romance blurred into real life, shaking up her marriage and leading to a divorce she now calls a "huge mistake." "Having an affair on-camera definitely shook up my life a little bit," she told Vulture. "But I hope to inspire, and learn from my mistakes, and hopefully let people know that everyone does make mistakes, and it’s okay." Draper revealed she had an emotional affair with "Vanderpump Villa" star Marciano Brunette during a difficult period in her marriage while filming for her TV show. The alleged affair, which included romantic feelings and some physical contact like kissing but not a full sexual relationship, was brought to light on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and the fallout ultimately contributed to the reality star's divorce. While owning up to her very public misstep, Draper admitted her affair remains her biggest regret. 'MORMON WIVES' STAR SAYS PLASTIC SURGERY NIGHTMARE RUINED HER LIFE AND REALITY TV CAREER "I definitely would change having an affair," she told the outlet. "I definitely wouldn’t want to do that again, especially publicly. Definitely a huge mistake." "I have a hard time crying and showing emotion," she added. "I’ve been a little better at it recently, but I feel like it’s really hard to do that and be vulnerable on-camera. Sometimes people don’t understand that the emotion runs deeper than what’s shown." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Ngatikaura filed for divorce from Draper on March 19. The two share two children — Jagger, 5, and Jovi, 3. Draper said she ended her marriage to Ngatikaura because of irreconcilable differences but claimed her estranged husband instead blamed her for an affair in his divorce filing, referring to the "Vanderpump Villa" star. Shortly after, Draper appeared on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast where she leveled explosive claims against her estranged husband. The reality TV star accused Ngatikaura of contacting an escort service and attending sex parties during their nearly six-year marriage. She revealed it's her belief that the parties were "orgies" or sex parties. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I don't know what other kind of parties you would pay for," she said. "Like, you just go to a party, you know? So, that's what I have to believe. "I've actually never asked him about this," Draper continued. "I've just heard about it. But the funny thing is I heard through my sister who heard from someone who was there, and now it's also being reported. So, I'm like, clearly there's some truth to it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4849a200899a00e76fba Wildcats placed ninth at Snowflake invitational te 2026-05-05T19:43:05.730Z Wildcats placed ninth at Snowflake invitational By Greg Perkins Joseph City was in Snowflake on Wednesday hoping to secure qualifying spots for this weekend divisional meet at the Lobo Last Chance Invitational meet.  Nineteen teams competed in the meet, and the Lady Wildcats placed ninth in that field in team points. The boys team finished 16th.  In the boys 200-meter, William Grant placed 18th with a time of 25.20. He finished eighth in the 400-meter with a time of 54.62.  In the 800-meter, Noah Edwards placed 25th with a time of 2:21.35. He finished 23rd in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:21.60. Jimmy McLaws was 34th and Brayden Bushman placed 35th in that 1600-meter run. In the 3200-meter run, Jimmy McLaws placed 20th with a time of 12:30.78. In the 300-meter hurdles, Brayden Bushman placed 23rd with a time of 49.92.  In the discus, Kayden Gardner placed 18th with a toss of 81-00.  In the high jump, JD Miller placed seventh, clearing a height of 5-07.  In the girls 100-meter, Gianna Brawley placed eighth with a time of 13.39. Julianna Frayley was 25th and Rylnn Young 40th.  In the 200-meter, Julianna Fraley was 18th with a time of 30.60. Rylnn Young was 27th.  In the 800-meter, Karly Hansen placed 16th with a time of 2:52.60. She finished 13th in the 1600-meter run with a time of 6:07.05.  In the 3200-meter run, Lileah Kinlicheenie placed sixth with a time of 13:47.52.  The quartet of Kaci Palmer, Peyton Bushman, Juianna Frayley and Gianna Brawley placed ninth in the 4×100-meter relay with a time of 55.83. Melody Miller, Danika Pound, Lileah Kinlicheenie and Karly Hansen combined to place sixth in the 4×800-meter relay with a finishing time of 11:32.47. In the shot put, Tori Beatty placed 10th with a toss of 29-04. Brichelle Brawley was 16th, Rosemary Fisher was 19th, Kaci Palmer was 20th and Kathleen Gardner was 29th.  In the discus, Rosemary Fisher placed 25th with a throw of 55-08.  In the high jump, Kaci Palmer placed eighth with a height of 4-07. Allyssa Bowler finished 17th.  Peyton Bushman placed fifth in the long jump with a distance of 15-11, and she finished fourth in the triple jump, covering a distance of 32-11.  Any of the Wildcat athletes who have qualified for the Division V divisional will compete at Red Mountain High School on Friday and Saturday. The post Wildcats placed ninth at Snowflake invitational first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4835a200899a00e76fb1 Roadrunners close out the season te 2026-05-05T19:42:45.864Z Roadrunners close out the season By Greg Perkins Holbrook played their final baseball game of the season on Monday, hosting Snowflake in the finale. The Roadrunners knew going into the game they were well out of any postseason possibilities.  The game was close through the first four innings with the Birds trailing just 4-1, but in the later innings the Lobos pulled away for the comfortable 12-1 win.  The highlight of the game was the recognition of Holbrook’s 1986 state title team with members of the team gathered following the game. That is the only state title in baseball for Holbrook High School.  This year’s version finished the season with an overall record of 12-14. They went 6-11 in power point contests, and they were 2-8 in east region games. The post Roadrunners close out the season first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4822a200899a00e76f9f Wildcats close out season against Ray te 2026-05-05T19:42:26.319Z Wildcats close out season against Ray By Greg Perkins The Wildcats landed in the 14th seed position of the 1A state bracket following their 12-11-1 regular season record. As that seed they had to travel to third seeded Ray on Saturday afternoon where they were hoping to pull off the upset to advance to the next round. Unfortunately, Ray who was 19-8 on the season had other ideas and they ended the Wildcats season Saturday afternoon with a 5-1 loss.  Joseph City finishes the season with a 12-12-1 record. They were the runner up in the 1A north region this year, trailing region winner Williams by just one game. The Wildcats finished 9-8 in power point contests this year. With only three seniors on their varsity roster, the Cats will look to be back next year advancing deeper into the postseason playoffs. The post Wildcats close out season against Ray first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa480ea200899a00e76f96 Lobos wrap up the season against Chinle te 2026-05-05T19:42:06.928Z Lobos wrap up the season against Chinle By Greg Perkins Snowflake finished the regular season in Holbrook on Monday, where they handled the Roadrunners 12-1 pulling away in the later innings. That win set the Lobos up as the 12th seed in the 3A play-in game on Wednesday and their opponent was the 21st seeded was Chinle. The play-in games give teams ranked lower a last chance to earn their way into the state playoffs. Sadly, for Lobo fans, the Wildcats did just that. They upset Snowflake 6-5 bringing an abrupt and unexpected end to Snowflake’s season. Chinle was a solid team this season, going 19-8 overall and had lost to Snowflake back in March by just four runs so they had confidence in the play-in game match up. Snowflake ends their season with an overall record of 15-9-1. They were 13-5 in power point contests and they finished second in the east region standings behind region winner Show Low. The post Lobos wrap up the season against Chinle first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa47fba200899a00e76f8d Lady Roadrunners finish the season against the Bulldogs te 2026-05-05T19:41:47.153Z Lady Roadrunners finish the season against the Bulldogs By Greg Perkins Holbrook finished the regular season in Alchesay on Monday last week in a positive way with a 13-3 five inning win over the Falcons. The Roadrunners scored 3 in the first but really opened the game up with a 7-run second frame. They put their final 3 runs on the board in the fourth innings. Holbrook collected 12 hits in the win. Heide Bahe went 3 for 3 with a double. Alexis Young was 2 for 4 with a home run and a double. London Gardner went 1 for 3; Jaycee Greer, 1 for 2; Leah Gashweseoma, 2 for 3; Angelica Uranga, 1 for 3; and Emily Sanchez was 2 for 4.  Gardner earned the win in the circle. She pitched five innings allowing the 3 runs on 4 hits with a pair of strikeouts and walks.  That win placed Holbrook 17th in the 3A play-in bracket game held on Wednesday. They had to travel just a short distance to face rival and 16th seeded Winslow for the right to advance to the 3A state bracket. The teams split their previous two region meetings this year. Holbrook started the game well enough, scoring 2 runs in the top of the first, and held a 1 run lead going into the second. However, Winslow took over at that point. Taking advantage of 9 Holbrook errors, the Bulldogs pulled away with 5 runs in the second and 4 more in the third. They scored their final 3 runs in the bottom of the fifth, bringing Holbrook’s season to a close with the 13-3 loss.  The Lady Birds had just 6 hits in the loss. Greer went 2 for 2, Bahe was 2 for 3 with a double, Young was 1 for 3 and Sanchez went 1 for 3.  Gardner pitched 4.1 innings giving up 13 runs on 10 hits with 5 walks.  With the loss Holbrook ends their season with an overall record of 12-18. They finished fourth in the east region standings. The post Lady Roadrunners finish the season against the Bulldogs first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa47e3a200899a00e76f64 Sarah Paulson slammed for 'unbearable' hypocrisy with dollar blindfold at $100K Met Gala te 2026-05-05T19:41:23.856Z Sarah Paulson slammed for 'unbearable' hypocrisy with dollar blindfold at $100K Met Gala Sarah Paulson covered her eyes with cash at the 2026 Met Gala — but many online critics say they see right through the message. The Emmy-winning actress hit the carpet Monday wearing a dollar bill stretched across her eyes, a blunt visual swipe at the "one percent." Paulson opted for a dramatic, cloud-like gray tulle ball gown with an oversized sculptural bow at the shoulders. Paired with white opera gloves, a diamond choker necklace and a dollar-bill blindfold, the look appeared to display equal parts classic elegance and performance art. LAUREN SÁNCHEZ BEZOS STUNS IN MIDNIGHT BLUE GOWN AS SHE LEADS MET GALA ARRIVALS The designer, Matières Fécales, dubbed the design "The One Percent," and the mask is called "Blinded by Money." Matières Fécales wrote on Instagram that "The collection was a reflection of the greed and corruption that comes with extreme power." Her bold fashion statement appeared to spark immediate backlash at one of the most exclusive, high-dollar events in the world. The Met Gala — often dubbed "fashion’s biggest night out" — carries a price tag of up to $100,000 per ticket, placing it firmly among the most elite social events of the year. Paulson herself reportedly holds a net worth of $12 million. For many observers, the juxtaposition of wealth and protest felt contradictory. MET GALA 2026 AFTER-PARTY LOOKS TURN HEADS AS KATY PERRY, HAILEY BIEBER OPT FOR STRIPPED-DOWN LOOKS "This is the worst one at the Met Gala," one commenter wrote on X. "Sarah Paulson’s dollar bill mask is some sort of protest against the 1% of which she is a part. If you want to protest the rich, don’t go to an event that costs $100k per ticket — and give your $12 million net worth away." Others echoed the sentiment, calling the gesture "hypocrisy" and "virtue signaling." "The idea is cool but the hypocrisy is unbearable," another user posted. "She is a millionaire elite. Her hypocrisy is out of bounds." Comparisons were also drawn to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who made headlines in 2021 for wearing a white gown designed with the phrase "Tax the Rich" to the Met Gala at the time. That moment, too, sparked a divided response, with critics labeling it "out of touch" given the gala’s steep ticket prices. However, not everyone was critical of Paulson’s fashion ensemble. Some social media users pushed back on the backlash itself, arguing that the definition of the "one percent" is often misunderstood. "She is most definitely not part of the 1%," one commenter noted. "Thinking that just shows how completely ignorant most people are as to what being in the 1% actually means." Others pointed out that the Met Gala serves as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, suggesting that the high ticket price functions as a charitable donation rather than mere extravagance. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Still, skepticism remained among critics. "Everyone in Hollywood is blinded by money," another critic wrote. "She may think it’s about corporations or a political message, but it’s actually about power and money." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, the invite-only gala is equal parts spectacle and fundraiser, drawing Hollywood’s biggest names under one roof. This year, the event didn’t just bring in A-listers — it brought in record money, reportedly raising $42 million, according to Town & Country. That staggering figure comes with a hefty price of entry. Individual tickets reportedly cost $100,000, with the night largely funded by billionaire power couple Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez-Bezos. Inside, the theme was "Costume Art," paired with the dress code "Fashion Is Art" — a prompt that encourages bold interpretation. Anna Wintour famously hosts the event annually, but other co-chairs this year included Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa47cfa200899a00e76f5b JONATHAN TURLEY: Justice Jackson just showed why Democrats are desperate to pack the Supreme Court te 2026-05-05T19:41:03.977Z JONATHAN TURLEY: Justice Jackson just showed why Democrats are desperate to pack the Supreme Court Since her appointment by President Joe Biden, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has quickly developed a radical and chilling jurisprudence. Her frequent sole dissents and accusatory rhetoric have drawn not just the ire of her conservative colleagues but also that of her liberal colleagues. This week, that tension deepened with a stinging rebuke from Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch. At issue is the finalization of the court’s opinion in Louisiana v. Callais, where the court ruled 6-3 to bar racial gerrymandering. The court reaffirmed the use of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act to ban intentional racial discrimination in the design of voting districts but effectively found many districts to be unconstitutional in their current form. There is no reason why the decision should not be finalized except for a blatantly partisan effort to protect Democrats from losing seats in the midterm elections. After all, if these districts are unconstitutional, why shouldn’t states guarantee that voters are given representatives chosen free of racially discriminatory preferences? That question is even more confusing given the long wait for this opinion. Not only was the case reargued, but there were growing complaints about the delay in releasing the opinion. MEDIA OUTRAGE OVER SUPREME COURT’S VOTING RIGHTS ACT DECISION COLLIDES WITH REALITY Complaints increased after a recent book allegedly reported that Justice Elena Kagan had a vocal confrontation with her colleague, retired Justice Stephen Breyer, over his push to release the dissents in Dobbs after the leaking of that opinion. Breyer reportedly agreed with Chief Justice John Roberts that the conservative justices were facing increased death threats due to the delay. Kagan allegedly wanted to further delay the release. In the Callais decision, the delay was curious since there were six solid votes for the majority and little fracturing among the opinions. Indeed, the majority opinion's references to the Kagan dissent are relatively brief. Nevertheless, the delay has made it very difficult for states to make changes. A few are moving to delay their primaries or draw new maps under extremely tight calendars. Regardless of the delay, there is no cognizable or principled reason to withhold the opinion to preserve unconstitutional districts. The case has already been on the docket for an unusually long time due to reargument. KAGAN SCREAMED SO LOUDLY AT LIBERAL ALLY AFTER DOBBS LEAK THE ‘WALL WAS SHAKING,' BOOK CLAIMS In its one-paragraph order, the court acknowledged that the Supreme Court’s clerk normally waits 32 days after a decision to send a copy of the opinion and the judgment to the lower court. However, it noted that the defenders of the challenged districts had "not expressed any intent to ask this Court to reconsider its judgment." Conversely, the other parties raised the need for states to address the impact of the ruling with the approaching elections. Jackson stood alone in demanding that the unconstitutional districts be effectively preserved for the purposes of this election — guaranteeing Democratic seats in the midterms that could be lost in nonracially discriminatory districts. Neither Kagan nor Justice Sonia Sotomayor would join her in the dissent, despite dissenting from the Callais decision itself. However, it was her language again that drew the attention of her colleagues. JONATHAN TURLEY: JUSTICE JACKSON PLAYS PUNDIT TO DISMAY OF SCOTUS COLLEAGUES Justice Jackson lambasted the court’s ruling, stating that it "has spawned chaos in the State of Louisiana." In an Orwellian twist, Jackson suggested that others were playing politics as she sought to effectively protect unconstitutional Democratic districts. She suggested that the case exposed "a strong political undercurrent." In arguably the most insulting line, she lectured her colleagues that this case "unfolds in the midst of an ongoing statewide election, against the backdrop of a pitched redistricting battle among state governments that appear to be acting as proxies for their favored political parties." She further said that, rather than avoid "the appearance of partiality," the court’s action "is tantamount to an approval of Louisiana’s rush to pause the ongoing election in order to pass a new map." JUSTICE BARRETT DEFENDS JACKSON JABS AS ‘WARRANTED’ IN RARE PUBLIC APPEARANCE Justice Alito had finally had enough. He noted that her reliance on the 32-day period was a "trivial" objection that put form above substance since no party had asked for reconsideration. It would be waiting for 32 days for no purpose, while the other parties had stated a reasonable and pressing need to finalize the opinion. He chastised Jackson for a dissent that "lacks restraint." He denounced the dissent as making "baseless and insulting" claims. He particularly objected to the charge that her colleagues were engaging in "an unprincipled use of power," calling it "a groundless and utterly irresponsible charge." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION What is even more chilling than Jackson's jurisprudence is the fact that she is often cited as the model for Democrats seeking to pack the court with an instant majority if they retake power. This and other Jackson judicial dissents show why Democrats are so confident that packing the court will yield lasting control of the government. Jackson recently told ABC News that "I have a wonderful opportunity to tell people in my opinions how I feel about the issues, and that’s what I try to do." For some of her colleagues, that cathartic benefit is coming at too high a cost for the court. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa47a8a200899a00e76f4d Judge Refers Justice Dept. Lawyer for Possible Discipline, Calls Out ‘Lack of Candor’ te 2026-05-05T19:40:24.537Z Judge Refers Justice Dept. Lawyer for Possible Discipline, Calls Out ‘Lack of Candor’ Officials withheld a detainee’s overseas arrest warrant from a federal judge. When she ordered his release, they used the same information to attack her publicly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa45b7a200899a00e76f09 Arizona primary debates to be streamed on Tribune website te 2026-05-05T19:32:07.916Z Arizona primary debates to be streamed on Tribune website By Shawn White Arizona voters will be able to watch a series of upcoming statewide candidate debates live through The Painted Desert Tribune’s website as the 2026 election season moves toward the July 21, primary election. The Citizens Clean Elections Commission is the official debate sponsor for Arizona debates, and only contested races will have a debate. The Painted Desert Tribune will stream the debates live at TribuneNewsNow.com through access provided as part of the Arizona Media Association’s agreement with Clean Elections. The arrangement allows local news organizations across the state to carry the debates for their communities, giving voters another way to hear directly from candidates in statewide races before ballots are cast. The upcoming statewide debate schedule begins with the Democratic debate for superintendent of public instruction, which will be held at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, May 13. Brett Newby and Teresa Leyba Ruiz are listed as candidates. The Republican debate for superintendent of public instruction will be held at 6 p.m., on Thursday, May 14, with Kimberly Yee and Thomas Horne listed as candidates. The Republican debate for Arizona Corporation Commission will be held at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, May 19. Kevin Thompson, Nick Myers and Ralph Heap are listed as candidates. The Corporation Commission race is likely to draw attention from voters across rural Arizona because the commission regulates utilities, an issue tied closely to electric rates, energy infrastructure, transmission lines and the growing power needs of large industrial projects. The Republican debate for attorney general will be held at 6 p.m., on Thursday, May 28. Rodney Glassman and Warren Petersen are listed as candidates. The attorney general’s race will determine who leads the state office responsible for a wide range of legal matters, including consumer protection, public corruption, election-related legal issues and state litigation. The Republican debate for secretary of state will be held at 6 p.m., on Thursday, June 11. Alexander Kolodin and Gina Swoboda are listed as candidates. The secretary of state is Arizona’s chief election officer and oversees major parts of election administration, voter information and business filings, making the race especially relevant in rural areas where distance, staffing, mail delivery and access to reliable information can affect how voters participate. The Republican debate for governor will be held at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, June 17. Andy Biggs, David Schweikert, Ken Miceli and Scott Neely are listed as candidates. Candidates in that race are expected to address state spending, education, border policy, housing, water, transportation, economic development and the relationship between state government and local communities. Clean Elections allows voters to submit questions for candidates ahead of debates, and suggestions for debate questions can currently be submitted through the commission’s debate page at https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information. Voters may also contact the commission by phone at 602-364-3477 or by email at ccec@azcleanelections.gov. The debates offer a direct way to hear statewide candidates discuss issues that shape daily life in rural Arizona. Education funding, teacher recruitment, utility regulation, housing, public safety, infrastructure, election administration, water and economic development can have different effects in smaller communities than they do in metro areas, and the debates will give local voters another way to compare candidates before ballots are cast. All debate dates and times are subject to change. Any person with a disability may request accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Citizens Clean Elections Commission by phone or by emailing ccec@azcleanelections.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange accommodations. The post Arizona primary debates to be streamed on Tribune website first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa45a4a200899a00e76f00 A heart for service, and hundreds of miles for health care te 2026-05-05T19:31:48.270Z A heart for service, and hundreds of miles for health care Photo by Jaynie Parrish Veteran James Parrish Jr., of the Navajo Nation, works to bring awareness to the economic hardships on the reservation and the need for expanded healthcare. He emphasizes the need to speak up and vote for initiatives and individuals who can bring change to the region. By Sara Millhouse Resource Rural Active retirees like James Parrish, Jr., help keep small communities humming. Parrish, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, attends Kayenta Chapter meetings and is active in the farm board and veterans’ committee. When a relative was unhoused — living in a vehicle and legally blind — 82-year-old Parrish drove the man the 150-mile roundtrip to Tuba City to get the identification and paperwork he needed to establish housing.  On Veteran’s Day, just a couple weeks after getting a pacemaker, Parrish spoke to high school students about his military service. Parrish, “J” to friends and family, served in the U.S. Army for three years, entering the Signal Corps following military education in microwave radio systems and previous schooling in industrial electronics. Most of his working life was spent in Los Angeles, Calif., and Phoenix, but when he had the opportunity to retire, he wanted to go home. “Home was always in my heart,” he said. Parrish returned to his birthplace of Kayenta, population 5,189. “I knew the place,” he said. “I knew the community. I knew the history of the community.” In Kayenta, Parrish sees the unique healthcare burdens placed on rural and Tribal residents. “If politicians just understood the living environment in these places,” he said. “Low economic conditions. A lot of houses don’t have water lines. They don’t have waste facilities. If you don’t go visit them, you don’t know.” He also knows firsthand the challenges of getting specialized health care on the Navajo Nation. For knee replacements, Parrish traveled 300 miles roundtrip to Flagstaff.  An eye surgery meant a 600-mile roundtrip to Albuquerque, N.M. Accessing healthcare requires a half or a full day of driving each way for patients and caregivers, often with the cost of an overnight stay. “Gas money is way up there, and overnight accommodations, they’re high, so you have some extra expenses,” Parrish said. “If you don’t have anything saved up you’re kind of put on the spot.” A new clinic opened in Kayenta in 2024 as a joint partnership of the Veteran’s Administration and Indian Health Services. In December 2025, 12 positions were open at the Kayenta clinic, including jobs for physicians, nurses, X-ray technicians and pharmacy techs. Indian Health Services has long lacked the funding to attract and retain staff, with one of every four positions vacant nationwide. With the resources that are available, Parrish received lifesaving care from a mobile V.A. clinic that identified a previously undetected heart condition. “They took a test, and they found out how severe and how dangerous it was to have the kind of condition my heart was in,” Parrish said. “They took me by ambulance to the nearest hospital.” That vital testing ultimately led to the pacemaker that now keeps Parrish’s heart for service beating steadily. With full clearance from his doctor, he continues to advocate for better health care for his fellow Native veterans and others threatened by insufficient funding for rural hospitals. “We’re always the last one to get any kind of funding anyway, and then the first to be cut,” he said.  Parrish urges his neighbors to resist cuts to rural healthcare, get involved in their communities and, most importantly, vote. “That’s the only tool that we really have to change what we need,” he said. The post A heart for service, and hundreds of miles for health care first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa458fa200899a00e76ef3 London Zoo: Cooperative care of young insects te 2026-05-05T19:31:27.077Z London Zoo: Cooperative care of young insects This week's London Zoo column from Karen London. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa457aa200899a00e76eea Cydnie Perkins: A swimmer and a sous chef te 2026-05-05T19:31:06.959Z Cydnie Perkins: A swimmer and a sous chef Northern Arizona University's record-holding swimmer also represents in the kitchen. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4563a200899a00e76ebf Aryna Sabalenka calls on players to boycott Grand Slams if they don't get higher share of tournament revenues te 2026-05-05T19:30:43.422Z Aryna Sabalenka calls on players to boycott Grand Slams if they don't get higher share of tournament revenues Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka said she believes that players should organize a boycott of Grand Slam tournaments if they don’t start getting a bigger share of tournament revenues. Sabalenka, who is the No. 1 ranked women’s player in the world, and men’s world No. 1 Jannik Sinner were among a group of highly ranked players who released a statement about the French Open's prize money. "Without us there wouldn’t be a tournament and there wouldn’t be that entertainment. I feel like definitely we deserve to be paid more percentage," Sabalenka said on Tuesday at the Italian Open. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I think at some point we will boycott it. I feel like that’s going to be the only way to fight for our rights." The players are also seeking better representation, health options and pensions from the four Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. The overall prize money for the French Open did increase this year, with a 10% increase for an overall pot of 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million), with the total amount up 5.3 million euros from last year. While the pot increased, the players claim they are seeing less of the tournament revenues than last year. The players claim their share of Roland Garros revenue has declined from 15.5% in 2024 to a projected 14.9% in 2026, and in their statement said the underlying figures tell a different story. The players' statement said Roland Garros generated 395 million euros in revenue in 2025, a 14% year-on-year increase, yet prize money rose by just 5.4%, reducing players’ share of revenue to 14.3%. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "With estimated revenues of over 400 million euros for this year’s tournament, prize money as a percentage of revenue will likely still be less than 15%, far short of the 22% that players have requested to bring the Grand Slams into line with the ATP and WTA Combined 1000 events," the players said. The Australian Open this year increased players’ compensation by 16%, and the U.S. Open prize money last year went up by 20%. Defending French Open champion Coco Gauff cited the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement as inspiration. "From the things I’ve seen with other sports, usually to make massive progress and things like this, it takes a union," Gauff said. "We have to become unionized in some way." "We definitely can move more as a collective." AMERICAN TENNIS STAR COCO GAUFF SAYS SHE RECEIVED RACIST MESSAGES FROM GAMBLERS AFTER MADRID OPEN EXIT Gauff said she hasn’t heard any discussions of a walkout, but said she could "100%" see one happening if "everyone were to move as one." "I definitely think there’s a consensus around that this needs to be addressed for all players of all levels, especially the lower-ranked players, too," Gauff added. "I want to leave the sport better than I found it. If I can say I played my part when I retire, that’s something I can be proud of." Jasmine Paolini, the Italian who reached the final of the French Open and Wimbledon in 2024, said the WTA and ATP Tours do more than the Grand Slams to provide players with benefits, such as maternity leave and retirement plans. "There’s a lot of things that the Slams are not doing," Paolini said, "that the WTA and I think the ATP are doing." She also said a boycott is an option. "If we’re all in agreement and I think we are — the men and the women are united right now — it’s something we could do," Paolini said. The French Open starts on May 24, and the singles champions will each receive 2.8 million euros, and the runners-up 1.4 million euros. Semifinalists earn 750,000 euros and first-round losers get 87,000 euros. 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/69fa43b1a200899a00e76e73 Cornhole competition te 2026-05-05T19:23:29.666Z Cornhole competition Photo by Shawn White Terry Katoney (left) tosses a bean bag Saturday during a cornhole tournament at Standin’ on the Corner Park in Winslow, while opponent Paul Mazon (right) waits his turn. The event was one of the first city-sponsored events tied to Winslow’s Route 66 centennial celebration and was also sponsored by the Route 66 Baggers, a local cornhole group that meets twice a month for tournaments. The post Cornhole competition first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa439da200899a00e76e6a Board of Supervisors move forward with wind farm agreement te 2026-05-05T19:23:09.802Z Board of Supervisors move forward with wind farm agreement By Talaina Kor During the Navajo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 28, the board approved a development agreement with West Camp Wind Farm II, LLC for the development and operation of an up to 500-megawatt wind energy facility in Navajo County that would include up to 144 wind turbines.  In his presentation on the agreement, County Manager Bryan Layton explained that although some residents are against the agreement, it is a legal and lawful use of private property and is also in compliance with ordinance. “The development proposal meets or exceeds the requirements of the ordinance. It achieves meaningful performance to the board’s preferred criteria. It provides partnership to help the county mitigate community impacts.” As to why this type of development is becoming common in the county, Layton explained that the natural resources, topography and state incentives make it attractive to renewable energy developers. “They [the state] provide an 80% reduction in the property tax for these developments.” The county’s comprehensive master plan, which establishes standards and ordinances for renewable energy projects, was updated last year after extensive work to create comprehensive regulations on incoming development. Despite public outcry alleging that the board rushing was the process, Layton explained that the county did more than what was required in terms of public outreach when making these regulations. “As a reminder, the board asked staff to conduct additional outreach and public hearings above and beyond what statute requires us to do,” added Layton there were additional community meetings and stakeholder interviews, as well as listening sessions and online comment portals that specifically pertained to the renewable ordinances in the plan. Planning Manager Cody Cooper reviewed the West Camp Wind II Project. “As an overview, this would encompass approximately 52,444 acres, with the nearest part being approximately five miles southwest of Holbrook.” According to the presentation, design, signage and fencing meet or exceed ordinance standards. Photo simulations were used to show the visual impact of the wind turbines, which was reduced due to the developer agreeing to increase the distance from residences to a minimum of one mile, rather than the half-mile requirement. Cooper also reviewed the other performance criteria, including proximity to substations/transmission lines, multiple uses of land, wildlife corridors and water. It was highlighted that very little water will be used to construct the wind farm. It’s estimated that over the course of 30 years Joseph City, Holbrook and Snowflake school districts will receive $17.8 million; Northland Pioneer College, $5.77 million; Navajo County General Fund, $2.66 million; Flood control district, $810,000; Public Health District, $742,000; Library District, $296,000; and Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology, $164,000. Several county residents spoke out against the development agreement, including Holbrook City Councilmember Robert Black, citing visual pollution, road damage and lack of community outreach. “The communication that was sent, supposedly, that we all ought to be well informed of this, is not true at all,” adding that he got no information about this before seeing it on Facebook two days prior. Cooper countered this, stating that there were two public meetings at the American Legion in Holbrook, both held on Aug. 27, of last year. “We do have a mandate that the meeting be notified to all neighbors within one mile with at least 15 days’ notice.” Notification went out July 28, 2025, and was posted in the Painted Desert Tribune a week prior to the meeting, which was an additional step not required of the applicant. A website was also created with project timelines, details and documents. Cooper added that the applicant also sent out further notifications through website updates, mailings and legal publishing notifications as required by the Arizona Corporation Commission. In response to the demand by residents for the board to stop the wind farm from being built, Supervisor Jason Whiting asked County Attorney Brad Carlyon if the board is legally authorized to prohibit the project. “Bottom line answer: No.” Carlyon further explained that the board’s authorities lie in land use and zoning. “You can’t deny it unless there is a health, safety, or welfare issue.” Chair Darryl Seymour also spoke on the work that was done to regulate incoming development. “The work that we did for two years to make it not easier, but to make it where we had more authority, which is already limited by the state. To make it more conducive and more neighborly to our people that we have.” The board then entered executive session to discuss the development agreement, after which the agreement was approved. Another executive session was held to review and fill the vacancy in Legislative District 7 in the Arizona House of Representative, following the resignation of Dave Marshall. Candidates were Lynn DeWitt, a Taylor Town councilmember, Tisha Carlisle, Snowflake Realtor and founding president of the Northeast Arizona Republican Women and former Arizona State Senator Sylvia Allen. After public comment and an executive session, the board appointed Sylvia Allen. Allen will serve for the remainder of the current legislative term. The board received a presentation from Travis Udall of the Little Colorado Medical Center (LCMC) based in Winslow. He presented on the services offered at LCMC, campus upgrades and future plans. During call to the public Taylor property owner Brian Reidhead claimed that approximately $11,000 worth of building materials were stolen from his property without recourse. He explained that the case was sent to the Navajo County Attorney’s Office for prosecution, but the request was denied “In the interest of justice,” according to a letter Reidhead received. “My main question is this: why is this felony crime against me not going to be prosecuted by the Navajo County Attorney?” Chair Darryl Seymour advised Reidhead to follow up with County Attorney Carlyon on the issue. The Snowflake High School varsity show cheer team were recognized for winning the Division III Varsity Show Cheer State Championship. Also recognized were 14 Navajo County student musicians who were selected to participate in the Arizona Music Educators Association High School All-State Festival. DJ (David) Kellywood Jr. was honored for his straight A’s and perfect attendance at Blue Ridge Elementary School with a proclamation from the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office. Kellywood’s father was killed in the line of duty in 2020. Navajo County’s Fiscal Year 2025 audit highlights were reviewed, which showed three findings that were considered as significant deficiencies. Two were in relation to IT controls and the third was treasurer’s bank reconciliation. The board approved a proclamation declaring the week of May 3-9, as National Correctional Officers Week in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe. While convened as the Navajo County Public Health Services District, a proclamation for Navajo County Community Wildfire Preparedness 2026 was also approved by the board. Following the Navajo County Community Wildfire Preparedness 2026 proclamation, the district approved the 2026 Navajo County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and received the annual wildfire outlook and preparedness update. The updated plan will provide a guiding document for local communities in the Wildland Urban Interface when applying for grants, considering future mitigation efforts and supporting continued community preparedness in the fight against the threat of wildfire. The board also received a presentation regarding the ongoing development of the Navajo County Transportation Master Plan (TMP) being conducted by Kimley-Horn in coordination with Navajo County Engineering and Planning & Development Services. Project list refinement will conclude in May, followed by prioritization to be conducted through June. Policy recommendation development will also be conducted from May to June, then finally the TMP document development will be done August through October. Supervisor Fern Benally was not in attendance for the meeting. During the meeting, the board: * Approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 fund transfers. * Approved tax exemptions filed as a request of redemption of waiver. * Approved a contract signed by the county manager with Attorney Ronald Washington for misdemeanor indigent defense services.  * Approved an amendment to the Navajo County Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I-B Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Career Services Provider contract with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. to extend the contract for an additional year to June 30, 2027. * Approved an amendment to the Hauling Waste Tires contract with CRM of America, LLC to extend the contract one year to June 8, 2027. * Approved an amendment to the County Overdose Prevention and Engagement legal defense services contract with the Law Offices of Jo Ellen Vork, PLLC to extend the contract one additional year to May 12, 2027. * Approved the adoption of a resolution to cancel the elections for precinct committeeman positions and deeming them elected or vacant. * Approved a letter of support for Cody Cooper for the NACo Rural Energy Academy Peer Exchange. * Approved a settlement with six remnant defendants in the National Opioid Litigation Navajo County is litigating in Ohio. This settlement is with Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M. Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company Inc.; and United Natural Foods. Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logisics) and will require the defendants to pay $97.6 million to cities and counties nationwide in cash for purposes of abating the opioid epidemic.  Navajo County’s portion of this settlement is small, with only about $23,365 estimated. * Approved a resolution supporting the Superintendent of Schools Office to request $25,000 from Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation grant funds for development of the Navajo County Literacy Momentum Initiative.  * Approved an amendment to the Inmate Food Services contract with Trinity Services Group, Inc. removing the National School Lunch Program compliance standard. * Approved Attachment H to Navajo Nation intergovernmental agreement for N41 roadway maintenance materials. N41 is located in the Forest Lake Chapter in Navajo County. Navajo Department of Transportation (NDOT) requested assistance with the purchase of Unique Patching Material (UPM) to fill in potholes that are causing safety concerns due to cars leaving their lanes to avoid them. The County will purchase the UPM and NDOT personnel will be responsible for scheduling and performing all maintenance activities related to the scope of work. Amount requested was $40,000. Convening as the Navajo County Flood Control District, the board: * Approved an amendment to the professional services contract for Task 3 Winslow Levee Survey with HDR Engineering, Inc to extend the contract to June 30, and increase the contract amount by $10,280 for a total contract price not-to-exceed $298,670 to cover unforeseen permits cost requirements by BNSF railway authority to perform aerial and field survey for the Winslow levee. The post Board of Supervisors move forward with wind farm agreement first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa438aa200899a00e76e61 GoSolar showcases solar fence concept on ranchland near Holbrook te 2026-05-05T19:22:50.123Z GoSolar showcases solar fence concept on ranchland near Holbrook Photo by Shawn White Cindy Baier, left, and Gordon Baier stand next to a row of poles installed in the ground between two ranches near Holbrook that are expected to later be fitted with double-sided solar panels as part of GoSolar.US’s solar fence project. By Shawn White GoSolar.US is moving forward with a solar fence demonstration between two ranch properties northwest of Holbrook, part of the company’s broader effort to show how renewable energy infrastructure could be integrated with working ranchland. GoSolar.US Ceo Gordon Baier invited the Painted Desert Tribune to the site, where a crew is currently installing fence poles that are expected to later be fitted with double-sided solar panels. Baier said the system is designed to produce power while continuing to function as a fence between ranch properties. He said the fence is expected to generate around one megawatt-hour per mile and around 40 miles of fencing is planned. Cindy Baier, president of GoSolar.US, said the design is intended to keep cattle in more securely but also leave room for wildlife movement through the area. The fence will include a large break for wildlife migration and the panels will be installed with about three feet of clearance from the ground, allowing smaller animals to pass underneath while keeping cattle separated. Gordon said that it will also be more secure from trespassing. “That is something we’re hearing from a lot of ranchers is they have issues with trespassing,” Gordon said. The fence will include a camera system so ranchers can view any potential people trespassing on their property with Gordon adding, “We will be the ones maintaining the fence.” The solar fence is one piece of a larger approach the company is promoting for ranching properties. They described raised solar panels with six to eight feet of clearance, allowing cattle to graze beneath and between solar arrays. The company says the land can remain in ranching use while solar infrastructure adds shade, water access and potential long-term income for landowners. The company’s materials also list possible ranching-related benefits, including shade for cattle, reduced evaporation, improved soil moisture, pasture growth, water pipelines, retention ponds, cow brushes and free GPS ear tags for tracking animals. Cindy said the company believes solar panels can improve some land conditions by reducing harsh sun exposure and allowing plants to retain more moisture after rainfall. She said the company also wants the installations to be reversible. “Whatever we do with the solar panels can be undone,” Cindy Baier said. “These fence posts can be taken out of the ground and it will look exactly like it did before.” The demonstration comes as GoSolar and GigaWatt.Land continue discussing a much larger energy and industrial development north and northwest of Holbrook. Gordon has previously described that proposal as a co-located system involving solar generation, long-duration energy storage, data centers and other industrial uses, while saying the company wants to work with local ranching families rather than displace existing land uses. He noted at that time that, in order to qualify for certain federal tax credits, he would need to have a shovel in the ground before July. He reaffirmed that timeline last week. Before the larger project can move forward, it must go through a series of public meetings. Property owners within a quarter mile of the project area must be notified of the meetings and public comments from those meetings must be submitted with the project’s technical application. That application would then go before the Navajo County Planning and Zoning Commission. The project must also show connectivity agreements with the larger power grid so that the energy being generated isn’t wasted. If the project clears that stage, the developers would then be permitted to apply for a development agreement, which would also go through planning and zoning before being sent to the Navajo County Board of Supervisors for final approval. With those steps still ahead, Baier’s stated goal of beginning work before July leaves a narrow timeline for the project to complete the required review processes. The post GoSolar showcases solar fence concept on ranchland near Holbrook first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4376a200899a00e76e58 Winslow council receives levee update te 2026-05-05T19:22:30.352Z Winslow council receives levee update By Shawn White Navajo County Supervisor Fern Benally delivered an update on the Winslow Levee to the Winslow City Council last week. “After much coordination with the Army Corps, Navajo County and contracting engineer firms, the survey and topographical work is complete,” Benally said. She added that Army Corps engineering staff completed sampling for the hydrology portion of the design in March, while county and city staff are working with the Corps real estate team to secure right-of-entry authorization at four properties for well pump testing. That well testing is expected to take place over the next several months. Benally said the project remains on track to reach a 35% design milestone by July. The update comes as local officials continue to press for progress on a project that has major implications for flood protection, insurance costs and future development in Winslow. Benally said U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly recently raised the project during a Feb. 25, hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, questioning Army Corps Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. William Graham on the status of the Winslow levee. According to Benally, Graham confirmed that the slower-than-anticipated design progress was the responsibility of the Corps. “The Los Angeles District has made significant leadership changes in the past year to get this important work back on track,” Benally said, adding that Corps leadership has “eyes on the project” as the July target approaches. The Army Corps has hired a consultant to lead a value engineering process scheduled for May 4 through May 8, in Winslow. Benally said the county has requested an agenda from the Corps and will share details when they are available. “The value engineering effort is an essential step in the design phase,” Benally said. “It is intended to take a comprehensive look at all elements and assumptions of the project to date and find ways to reduce costs and shorten the project time frame through construction.” City Manager David Coolidge later expanded on that point, explaining that the value engineering session is tied directly to the project’s rising cost. He said the current estimated cost of the levee is above its federal authorization limit and the purpose of the review is to try to bring the project back under that threshold. “As you are well aware, the cost of the levee is far greater than it used to be,” Coolidge said. “It’s well over the authorization limit. So the whole goal of this value engineering session is to try and bring it below that authorization so they don’t have to go for a post-authorization fund in 2028.” Coolidge said he and Public Works Director Tim Westover will participate in the sessions, along with county representatives. “We’re hopeful that they are able to get that cost below the $142 million, which is the authorization,” Coolidge said. “We’ll see what happens.” Benally also said city and county staff have continued stressing to the Army Corps that the completed levee improvements must be certifiable by FEMA. She closed that portion of her report by saying, “I’m confident the joint team of Navajo County, City of Winslow and the Army Corps understand the importance of getting the levee improved and repaired to keep our residents and property safe from flooding and to bring economic development to Winslow.” Mayor Birdie Cano said she was glad Kelly was pressing the issue, noting that the project matters to residents both for safety and for the cost of flood insurance. “That is a project that many of our constituents and the residents are very eager to have accomplished,” Cano said. “So they, first of all, have their homes protected and then also to take off the very taxing and cumbersome FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) insurance that most people have to pay in addition to everything else.” Coolidge’s city manager report focused heavily on housing. He said the city is preparing to comply with Senate Bill 1529 by July 1. The law requires municipalities to make pre-approved housing plans available on their websites so builders can use them and move more quickly through the permitting process. Coolidge said Winslow is required to comply only with the single-family home portion of the law because the city does not allow accessory dwelling units, duplexes or triplexes in single-family zoning. The city will need to provide at least three single-family home plans with three elevations each, for a total of nine plans. The city is working from plans made available through Navajo County’s version of the Home of My Own program, which was based on a Yavapai County model. Coolidge said using those plans will likely save the city about $20,000, although the city will still need to pay for modifications to meet local code requirements. Mayor Cano asked whether the plans could help encourage construction on vacant lots in existing neighborhoods. Coolidge said the city is already thinking along those lines, especially with smaller older lots that may be nonconforming but could still be buildable if setback and development requirements are met. “One of them, I think, is 1,000 square feet,” Coolidge said of the planned home designs. He said that smaller model is important because it can fit on many of the older 4,000- to 5,000-square-foot lots in town. Coolidge also said the city is exploring a land-bank-style program that could help address vacant or deteriorated properties. He described it as a structure that could allow a separate entity to buy land, reinvest in it, build on it and sell the property, with proceeds helping the program continue. He cautioned that such programs are more common in the Midwest and East and are more difficult to structure in Arizona. The council also recognized several groups during the meeting, approving proclamations for National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day and National Nurses Week. Representatives from ASPC-Winslow, local schools, Alice’s Place, Little Colorado Medical Center and WIC (Women Infants and Children) were recognized. Cano thanked correctional staff as “a huge part of Winslow” and said teachers “make all the difference in this community.” During the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People proclamation, she thanked Alice’s Place for its advocacy for Native people and surrounding communities. In its only regular action item, the council approved a request from Mother Road Grown, Inc. to waive peddler permit fees and Eagle Pavilion use fees for the Mother Road Farmers Market’s 2026 season. The request applied to the farmers market as an organization, not to individual vendors selling outside the market. Cano said the market has become an important community event. “I got to go to the last farmers market and it’s really great to see so much energy,” Cano said. “People look forward to the market. It’s something that is beneficial not just to the vendor but to our community for things to do.” The council unanimously approved the waiver. In other business, the council: * Approved reappointing Lambert Dixon to the Winslow Arts Council. * Approved the following new and increased rates, fees and charges: increased the returned check fee to $35; added a $15 fee for reversed ACH or electronic debit; added a six-month extension fee for expired building permits at 10% of the original fee for a first request and 30% of the original fee for a second request; added a building permit reinstatement fee of 50% of the permit fee; added a right-of-way permit fee of $40, plus curb, gutter and asphalt as applicable; added a demolition permit fee of $50, plus a $150 refundable deposit if there are no issues with overloading of dumpsters; added a $50 daily reservation fee and $50 refundable deposit for the Public Housing Community Building; increased the fee for setting a 2-foot to 4-foot wide headstone or tablet with base to $200; increased the fee for setting a 4-foot to 8-foot wide headstone or tablet with base to $350; increased the right-of-way cut and repair fee to $11 per square foot; increased exterior door replacement to $250; increased screen door replacement to $160; added insulated window replacement at $650; added “small” to current window replacement; increased oven rack range replacement to $40; increased range hood replacement to $100; increased gas flex line range replacement to $30; increased orifice tube stem replacement to $10; added “ignitor” to oven pilot range replacement and increased the fee to $40; increased cleaning of range to $80; increased range knob replacement to $10; increased toilet seat replacement to $40; increased refrigerator door gasket replacement to $55; increased freezer door replacement to $100; increased cleaning of refrigerator to $80; increased floor tile replacement to $5 each; increased smoke alarm replacement to $60; increased smoke alarm reconnection to $30; increased baseboard replacement to $4 per foot; increased the minimum one-hour charge for yard maintenance to $30 per hour; increased the minimum one-hour charge for common area maintenance to $30 per hour; added a 50-cent fee for color copies; added a $1 fee for digital fax; increased the after-hours call-out fee to $40; increased the insufficient funds check charge to $35; added a $40 zoning clearance fee; and increased the Development Review Board per-meeting fee for up to one hour to $600. * Approved an amendment to the lease agreement between the city and the US Forest Service for lease of property at the Winslow Airport as an air tanker base. * Approved an agreement between the city and Bernalillo County for the city to accept and manage funds for federal lobby services related to the I-40 trade port. * Approved a resolution renewing the city’s membership in the Rural Arizona Group Health Trust. *Approved a resolution calling for an election to levy an additional 1% transaction privilege tax for a period of ten years Feb. 1, 2027- Jan. 31, 2037, and use of proceeds thereof. The post Winslow council receives levee update first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4362a200899a00e76e4f APS invests $1.4 million in community improvements and a record day of service te 2026-05-05T19:22:10.532Z APS invests $1.4 million in community improvements and a record day of service Photo by Walker Gonzales As part of APS’s single day of service, APS representatives met with city officials at Hunt Park in Holbrook to make the announcement of approximately $100,000 investment in park improvements. Pictured are (left to right) APS Senior Public Affairs Manager Janet Dean, Holbrook City Manager Randy Sullivan, Holbrook Councilmember Teri Tafoya, APS Senior Community Impact Specialist Mikenzie Lindsey, Holbrook Mayor Kathleen Smith and APS Northern Program Manager Abigail Zustiak. A similar investment is being made for improvements at Tanner Park in Joseph City. PHOENIX – Arizona Public Service (APS) marked its 140th anniversary on April 29, with a community beautification investment and the largest single day of volunteerism in company history. Founded during Arizona’s copper mining boom long before statehood, APS has grown alongside the state it calls home – from a pioneering, locally rooted utility to serving more than 1.4 million homes and businesses with safe, reliable and affordable energy across Arizona’s vibrant and rapidly evolving communities. To honor that shared history, APS is celebrating by giving back to the state that has shaped the electric company for generations. Central to the anniversary celebration is a $1.4 million commitment, funded by APS shareholders, to beautification projects across APS’s service area throughout 2026 – building on the company’s year-round community engagement efforts. The investment will support parks, schools, museums and other gathering spaces – projects that reflect local pride and the communities they serve. On April 29, APS employees volunteered in communities statewide as part of the company’s largest ever Day of Service. In a nod to its anniversary year, employees will plant 140 trees, participate in restoration projects with the Arizona Game & Fish Department and support multiple nonprofit organizations focused on community wellbeing. Locally, contributions include improvements to Tanner Park, located on Main Street in Joseph City. The park will receive upgraded gazebos, restrooms and lighting, repaired volleyball courts, new benches and tables, additional trees and undergo a volunteer cleanup. In Holbrook, Hunt Park will enjoy several improvements including resurfaced basketball and tennis courts, conversion of existing space to pickleball courts, an updated skate park, enhanced perimeter fencing, new gazebos and modern playground features such as a zipline. “APS employees live, work and raise their families in the same communities we serve,” said Ted Geisler, APS president and CEO. “Our 140th anniversary will reflect who APS is at our core – people who care deeply about Arizona and believe that showing up, rolling up our sleeves and serving side by side makes our communities stronger.” As Arizona experiences unprecedented population and energy growth, APS remains focused on delivering safe, reliable electricity at the lowest possible cost while planning thoughtfully for the future. That long-standing vision led to landmark investments such as the Palo Verde Generating Station, a first-of-its-kind nuclear power plant in the desert, operating on recycled wastewater and producing electricity for 4 million homes and businesses across the Southwest. The plant began operations in 1986 and positioned Arizona as a national leader in reliable, around-the-clock, carbon-free power. From agricultural electrification in the early 1900s to present-day Arizona featuring world-class chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), APS has shared in the journey to support job creation and economic development. As the state advanced with the rise of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (1935), the cool breeze of in-home air conditioning (mid-1900s), the semiconductor boom of the ‘80s, and ongoing population growth, APS has modernized Arizona’s energy grid to reliably serve its customers. “It’s been amazing to watch Arizona become a thriving hub for opportunity, innovation and community,” added Geisler. “Through it all, our focus has remained the same: showing up for Arizona with reliable power and being a good neighbor to the people who call this place home. Every household, school, hospital and business we serve depends on us. We are humbled by that responsibility and look forward to being a trusted partner long into Arizona’s future.” After setting new peak demand records each of the past three summers – reaching 8,643 MW on Aug. 7, 2025 – APS expects peak demand to exceed 13,000 MW in the next 14 years alone, just a tenth of its 140-year existence. Projects are being funded by APS shareholders and will not impact customer rates. The post APS invests $1.4 million in community improvements and a record day of service first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa434ea200899a00e76e46 NPC’s All-AZ Academic Team recognized at state ceremony te 2026-05-05T19:21:50.764Z NPC’s All-AZ Academic Team recognized at state ceremony Photo courtesy of Northland Pioneer College NPC’s All-AZ Academic Team (front row, left to right) Micah Salazar of Snowflake-Taylor, Amber Thompson of Show Low, Samantha Gonzalez-Zuniga of Show Low, Pamela Bishop of Holbrook, (back row) Dylan Hatch of Show Low, Charis Johnson of Snowflake-Taylor and Christyana Serna of Holbrook. Seven students from Northland Pioneer College (NPC), were among 71 community college awardees from around the state who were recognized on April 22, at the State All-Arizona Academic Awards Ceremony in Mesa. The ceremony recognizes the outstanding academic achievements and distinguished leadership of students enrolled in Arizona’s community colleges. To be named to the All-AZ Academic Team, students must demonstrate academic excellence (maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher) and illustrate intellectual rigor along with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom. Phi Theta Kappa, the American Association of Community Colleges, Arizona Community Colleges, the Arizona Board of Regents and the Follett Higher Education Group help these exceptional students reach their educational goals by awarding tuition waivers to any of Arizona’s three state universities: Arizona State University, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University. For more information on NPC’s All-AZ Academic team, visit www.npc.edu/All-AZ. The post NPC’s All-AZ Academic Team recognized at state ceremony first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4339a200899a00e76e34 Havasu police: Dog left chained to van in 96-degree heat prompts animal cruelty citation te 2026-05-05T19:21:29.149Z Havasu police: Dog left chained to van in 96-degree heat prompts animal cruelty citation Increasing temperatures prompt reminders about providing proper care and protection for pets in the heat. Lake Havasu City police responded to reports of a dog in distress on May 1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa4321a200899a00e76e09 House Dem frontrunner's connections to ‘Blind Sheikh’ terrorist trial resurface and draw GOP fire te 2026-05-05T19:21:05.874Z House Dem frontrunner's connections to ‘Blind Sheikh’ terrorist trial resurface and draw GOP fire A trauma surgeon seen as the current frontrunner to succeed a retiring House Democrat was an acquaintance of and defense witness for the Egyptian-born cleric and convicted terrorist known as the "Blind Sheikh" in the seditious conspiracy trial that put the latter away for life. Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman was one of several people convicted of seditious conspiracy in the aftermath of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Abdel-Rahman later died in prison at the federal detention center in Butner, North Carolina, in 2017. Dr. Adam Hisham Hamawy, now a plastic surgeon who runs his own "regenerative medicine" practice near Princeton, was one of the witnesses for the defense in Abdel-Rahman’s case and now faces questions about his judgment and past association with the sheikh, which his campaign told Fox News Digital amount to "guilt-by-association" shaming. Hamawy is running to replace Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman, D-N.J., in a crowded primary for the blue-favored district spanning Trenton through Somerville to the Plainfields that has not elected a Republican since 1994. DEM FREE-FOR-ALL ENGULFS NJ AS 13 CONTENDERS SCRAMBLE FOR SHERRILL’S HOUSE SEAT AHEAD OF CRITICAL 2026 FIGHT Hamawy and Abdel-Rahman first met at a middle school forum in Matawan, New Jersey in 1991, according to the former’s testimony in court, as he began accompanying the Blind Sheikh to mosques and even took a 13-hour road trip with him and others including future FBI informant Emad Salem from the cleric’s home mosque in Jersey City to an Islamic conference in Michigan. In his testimony, Hamawy recounted being in a Michigan hotel room with Abdel-Rahman and Salem, where the latter was saying he was "bragging about his abilities" in bombmaking from his time in the Egyptian special forces. Abdel-Rahman regularly verbalized envisioning the assassination of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and spoke of jihad, according to court documents. Abdel-Rahman’s mosque was also where several 1993 World Trade Center bombing suspects would meet, according to FrontPage Magazine and the Washington Free Beacon. Court records characterized the Jersey City mosque as a "jihad office," according to reports, as Abdel-Rahman had also founded Al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya, a group considered a terrorist organization by European governments. While he did not directly participate in the World Trade Center bombing, followers of Abdel-Rahman who frequented his mosque did, and the government later arrested him on charges of a plot to wage "urban terrorism against the United States" by targeting Mid-Atlantic landmarks such as the George Washington Bridge, the United Nations and part of Interstate 78. MAMDANI TAPS CONTROVERSIAL LAWYER WHO DEFENDED AL QAEDA TERRORIST FOR TOP ROLE: 'POWERFUL ADVOCATE' RNC spokesperson Kristen Cianci told Fox News Digital that Hamawy’s testimony is a "matter of record" and that his campaign can try to "sweep this under the rug but voters won’t ignore it." According to Front Page Magazine’s review of the thousands of pages, a federal prosecutor summarized Hamawy in part as someone who "didn’t want the defendant, Abdel-Rahman, to look bad," and didn’t recall discussions about Mubarak until a transcript was shown to him. Fox News contributor Andrew McCarthy — who was formerly the Southern District of New York prosecutor credited with putting Abdel-Rahman away for life — said that while Hamawy was a witness for the terrorist, his testimony helped the government more than his acquaintance. "As was uniformly the case with witnesses presented in the extensive defense case, his testimony, once cross-examination was over, did more to bolster the prosecution’s proof of a jihadist terrorism conspiracy against the United States than to help the accused," McCarthy said in a statement to Fox News Digital. McCarthy said the jury credited Salem’s recollection of their trip to Michigan, and that the evidence Abdel-Rahman called for Mubarak’s assassination had been so overwhelming, that the Blind Sheikh’s attorneys were reduced to "arguing, in essence, that Mubarak had it coming." "Not surprisingly, that’s not how the jury saw it." DEM SEEKING NY SWING SEAT DEFENDS EMBRACING EXTREMIST WHO SAID HAMAS IS 'A THOUSANDS TIMES BETTER' THAN ISRAEL Hamawy also recently appeared on far-left anti-Israel podcaster Hasan Piker’s program, where he advocated for a "health care, not bombs" platform that would "dismantle" the Department of Homeland Security and the Pentagon — which he monikered "The Department of War Crimes" — and instead divert funding to education and healthcare. Through his campaign, Hamawy blasted the media for resurrecting his time with Abdel-Rahman and his witness testimony in the case, with his campaign characterizing the reports as an attempt by wealthy Republicans to shield President Donald Trump through the press from lawmakers who would hold his feet to the fire. "It’s unsurprising that the RNC and Republican billionaire-backed outlets are trying to cast Dr. Adam Hamawy in a negative light: he’s Donald Trump’s worst nightmare," Hamawy’s campaign told Fox News Digital on Monday when presented with the association with Abdel-Rahman and related reporting. Hamawy’s campaign added that he used his medical background to treat victims of the ensuing 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center and said the doctor’s "patriotism and love of this country are at the core of his values." Instead, the campaign said, Republicans and other critics are using "bad-faith, guilt-by-association attacks" on Muslim and Arab candidates. "He was in the military at the time the events litigated in the trial took place, during the trial, and after the trial," the campaign said, adding he performed his civic duty to testify truthfully — while noting that Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., credits him with saving her life after her helicopter crashed during the Iraq War. In turn, Hamawy credited Duckworth with saving his life when he and a Gazan aid group were trapped by a closed Israeli border at Rafah that the senator pressed the Biden administration to act upon. Voters will decide whether Hamawy’s role in the case reflects routine legal duty or a deeper question about his judgment as they choose among a crowded Democratic field. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa430ea200899a00e76e00 Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settlement reportedly ends with no money as expert calls it ‘complete disaster’ te 2026-05-05T19:20:46.296Z Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settlement reportedly ends with no money as expert calls it ‘complete disaster’ No money was reportedly exchanged in the last-minute settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Only the lawyers representing the two A-list actors earned any money from the legal drama, TMZ and Page Six reported.  Even with those reports, the specifics of the deal have not been publicly confirmed. "Anyone purporting to confirm the terms of the confidential settlement at this point is misleading you," a source close to the matter told Fox News Digital. "More information about this confidential settlement will be on the Court’s docket in the coming days." BLAKE LIVELY AND JUSTIN BALDONI REACH SETTLEMENT IN ‘IT ENDS WITH US’ RETALIATION LAWSUIT Fox News Digital reached out to Lively and Baldoni for comment. Lively and Baldoni announced they had settled their nearly two-year legal battle in a joint statement shared Monday. The "It Ends With Us" stars were set to face off in court on May 18. "The end product – the movie ‘It Ends With Us’ – is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life. Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors – and all survivors – is a goal that we stand behind," the statement, provided to Fox News Digital, read. "We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard," the statement continued. "We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments. It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS After battling in court for the past year and a half, a federal judge allowed Lively's retaliation claims to move forward in the high-profile Hollywood lawsuit — highlighting what could be considered a coordinated effort by powerful insiders to manipulate public opinion and destroy the actress' reputation. However, Judge Lewis J. Liman tossed the majority of Lively's allegations against Baldoni, including the sexual harassment and defamation accusations. The judge's ruling dramatically narrowed the case to focus only on the actress' retaliation claims and a breach of contract claim weeks before the trial was set to begin. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Criminal defense attorney and Fox News contributor Donna Rotunno claimed the settlement choice indicates Lively might have been given advice to save her reputation. "I think it was a complete disaster for her," she told Fox News Digital. "Remember, he was basically personally dismissed from the lawsuit when the judge tossed 10 of 13 counts. However, the company remained on the hook… But the fact that she caved when she claimed she had a mountain of evidence leads me to believe someone convinced her she had to save her reputation." "I think [Baldoni] was fairly unscathed from the time he started releasing information about what really happened on set and off while filming the movie," the attorney added. "Going to trial would’ve been much worse for her than him." Baldoni and Lively first became embroiled in the legal back-and-forth after filming the Colleen Hoover-adapted film, "It Ends With Us." The "Gossip Girl" actress claimed she experienced sexual harassment on set and sued Baldoni in December 2024. Lively detailed allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and more against Baldoni and film producer Jamey Heath in a complaint first filed with the California Civil Rights Department and later in federal court. Baldoni insisted that Lively had "falsely" accused him in an attempt to repair her reputation following the fallout of the movie's press tour after the actress took control of the film in his own $400 million defamation lawsuit. Baldoni's lawsuit was later dismissed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa40bca200899a00e76db7 Adopt a pet te 2026-05-05T19:10:52.642Z Adopt a pet These animals are available for adoption through the Bullhead City Animal Resource Center (BARC). It is located at 2270 Trane Road in Bullhead City. BARC's hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3ea4a200899a00e76d30 Peoria school board may change leadership following Centennial High controversy te 2026-05-05T19:01:56.720Z Peoria school board may change leadership following Centennial High controversy The Peoria district, which has been under public scrutiny after two teachers were accused of misconduct, may select a new school board leader. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3e8fa200899a00e76d22 CENTER FOR AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS: Socialism In Arizona: Chinese Funded Activism Comes To Our State te 2026-05-05T19:01:35.755Z CENTER FOR AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS: Socialism In Arizona: Chinese Funded Activism Comes To Our State By the Center for American Institutions | Behind the anti-ICE, pro-Hamas, anti-Iran war, and some No Kings protests in Arizona (and across the nation) rests the pro-Maoist Party of Socialism and Liberation. The Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) is a pro-Maoist communist party funded with millions of dollars by Shanghai-based American millionaire, Neville Roy Singham. Singham has close ties with the Chinese Communist Party. PSL lists on its website over a hundred chapters located in nearly every state of the union.  PSL is ready at a moment’s notice to stage a protest as soon as a news story drops. These protests might be about ICE enforcement, the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, abortion restrictions, or American action against the communist governments in Venezuela and Cuba. To a dedicated core of protesters, the issue doesn’t matter so long as it can be spun as anti-capitalist and anti-Western.  While some protesters join because they are motivated by a specific issue, for the PSL, the revolutionary overthrow of American capitalism and political institutions is the ultimate goal. The PSL runs candidates for office, but the party’s power rests in organizing street protests and disruptive demonstrations. Examples include: In February, 2025, the Phoenix chapter of the PSL, led a series of anti-ICE protests across Maricopa County, including a march to the state house. PSL leaders, Lexia Isais, a public-school teacher, and her comrade, Jordan Napier organized the march on the state house. “No one is illegal! Viva Mexico!” Napier shouted. Organizers arranged similar marches in Flagstaff.  Isais got her start in PSL activism as an Arizona State University (ASU) student. PSL remains active today at ASU. In 2024, it led the construction of an encampment – the “ASU Liberated Zone” – on the Tempe campus in solidarity with Hamas. Highway shutdowns are a specialty. In 2016, they organized the shutdown of a road to block access to a rally for then-candidate Donald Trump in Fountain Hills. Whether PSL was involved in a road closure and general chaos at an anti-illegal immigration enforcement rally in Glendale in 2025 is unclear from media reports, but it fits the pattern. PSL cultivates college campus memberships. The University of Arizona also sported an encampment, while members of the PSL chapter chanted, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” at a rally denouncing Israeli actions in Lebanon, American capitalism, and Western imperialism everywhere. PSL strongly continues to support the brutal Maduro regime in Venezuela. Protests against Maduro’s capture to stand trial in the United States drew few if any Venezuelans, who were thrilled to see the dictator removed from power. Protesters also rallied to the defense of the Iranian government at the start of the American Epic Fury campaign. In contrast Iranians turned up as counter-protesters. PSL member Dania Duran was one of the organizers of the ICE Out protest at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. At a time of public concern about long security lines because of the government shutdown, the stunt was an airport version of blocking traffic, since their presence could add to delays. The protest was sure to make the local mainstream news, even if travelers were annoyed. In this case and others, the PSL minimized its visibility to the public. The public-facing organizing group – the one more likely to generate quotes in mainstream press – was the National Day Laborer Organizing Network. It is funded through left-wing sources.   Unlike the Democratic Socialists of America, the PSL does not believe that working within the Democratic Party is a viable strategy to gain power. PSL organized a march at a campaign appearance by Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Kept outside of the venue, they shouted about how the ticket was insufficiently opposed to Israel. The PSL does not publish membership totals, but mass membership is not its goal. PSL considers itself a vanguard party with a tight cadre of dedicated revolutionaries.  The party follows the Leninist doctrine of a disciplined revolutionary party spelled out in his lengthy pamphlet “What Is to Be Done?” published in 1901. Lenin believed a centralized, disciplined party was necessary for communist revolution. As self-proclaimed vanguard party, PSL is organized as a centralist party in which all members are bound to defend and act on the party’s program. Members who don’t follow the party line are expelled. Why PSL Matters The PSL’s instant disruptive protests on most any leftist issue is obviously within their First Amendment rights, even if they dismiss the Constitution as a capitalist farce.  Their funding and connections to Chinese Communist Party groups are what should alarm us.  The PSL collects dues from members, but the real money comes through Neville Roy Singham, a tech billionaire who cashed out his business fortune to focus on his political passions. From his office in Shanghai, he funds left-wing, pro-Chinese groups in the United States as well as India, South America, Great Britain, and Africa. Singham shares office space with a Chinese media group, with a link so seamless “It can be hard to tell where Maku begins and Mr. Singham’s groups end.”  It is a connection that goes back to at least 2019. How much Singham contributes to the PSL is impossible to track.  In a five-part series that documented the Singham network, Fox News estimated the spending of the total Singham network at $401 million between 2017 and 2025.  Money that has been partially entangled with investment in Chinese companies and until recently passed through an untraceable Goldman Sacks donor-advised fund among other dodges that maximize opacity, makes it way to nonprofits with blandly positive names.  The core group includes The People’s Forum, the Justice and Education Fund, the United Community Fund, The Progress Unity Fund, and BreakThrough Media (BT Media). Some exist only as post office boxes in UPS stores. Media Matters In media outreach, for example, Ben Becker, a founder of PSL, started BT Media in 2020. As the Network Contagion Research Institute reports, PSL dominates the key offices and editorial team of BT News. They include: Claudia De la Cruz – BT Media’s Secretary and Director, as well as PSL’s candidate for the 2024 Presidential election.  Karla Reyes – BT Media’s Chair and Director and De la Cruz’s 2024 PSL Presidential campaign running mate.  Yari Osorio – BT Media’s Treasurer and Director and PSL’s 2012 Vice-Presidential candidate. “The degree of overlap between BT Media and PSL on their executive and editorial teams is so significant,” the NCRI concludes, “that one can easily conclude that the former is functionally serving as a mouthpiece for the latter.” BT Media is now a multimedia outlet for anti-Western content. The People’s Dispatch published an approving story about No Kings rallies that even included an X post from the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. “Welcome to the party we started 47 years ago, No kings. This is the people of Iran, and we approve this message. #NoKings.” The People’s Dispatch weirdly characterized the 1979 Iranian Revolution as the fruit of class struggle. Other Singham-funded media connections are much more subtle. The Justice and Education Fund, for example, has supported The Independent Media Institute. Through that grant, writers for such publications as Teen Vogue, Salon, and Food and Wine wind up in the Singham network.  Demonstration Discord Agitation and maximum public chaos is PSL’s core business, part of Singham’s “transnational protest and media machine.”   With PSL as the networking hub, other groups, some basically hashtags for a temporary cause, demonstrators and pre-printed signs appear as if by magic. PSL, with its siblings, the ANSWER Coalition, the People’s Forum, and Code Pink (Singham’s wife, Jodie Evans was a co-founder) reliably advance the views and interest of China. Code Pink was once critical of human rights abuses in China. Evans is now the co-author of China Is Not Our Enemy. At a February 2026 Ways and Means committee hearing on foreign influence in America’s tax-exempt sector, Adam Sohn, Co-founder of Narravance, a social media research and intelligence firm, concluded: “The ANSWER Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation mobilize the protesters. The People’s Forum trains and coordinates the activists. BreakThrough News handles messaging and media amplification. The impact of this money is ongoing: federal property vandalized at Union Station; American flags burned and police officers assaulted. Airports blocked at JFK and LAX. Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges shut down. Ambulances and commuters disrupted. Wall Street blockaded; holiday commerce halted at Macy’s Herald Square; and immigration and law enforcement facilities targeted. This is not grassroots protest. It is a repeatable system for paralyzing American infrastructure on demand, financed through U.S. tax law, and aligned with a hostile foreign power. It is an active vulnerability we cannot afford to leave intact.” In multiple decisions, the United States Supreme Court upheld the right for free speech for communist and radical agitators. The Center for American Institutions supports this right for free speech. Citizens though have a right to know that Arizona popup protests are not spontaneous expressions of widespread public discontent. The Arizona mainstream media has an obligation to report the news truthfully.     Originally published by The Center for American Institutions. The Center for American Institutions examines issue confronting the state of Arizona. Its goal is to go behind the headlines to better inform the citizens of our state. The post CENTER FOR AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS: Socialism In Arizona: Chinese Funded Activism Comes To Our State first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3e75a200899a00e76cf6 Fulton County pushes back on DOJ effort to obtain election workers' names te 2026-05-05T19:01:09.353Z Fulton County pushes back on DOJ effort to obtain election workers' names Election officials in Fulton County, Georgia, asked a federal judge to reject a U.S. Department of Justice effort to obtain identifying details for people who worked on the 2020 election in the county. The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections (FBRE) filed a 27-page motion Monday asking the Georgia federal court to quash a grand jury subpoena issued by the DOJ. The motion to quash called the subpoena "an unprecedented and harassing grand jury subpoena" and characterized it as the DOJ's "latest effort to target and harass the President’s perceived political enemies — this time election officials, poll workers, and volunteers in Fulton County whom Donald Trump continues to disparage as he perpetuates his false claim that they 'stole' the 2020 election." The subpoena, according to the FBRE motion, requests that the Board send information for thousands of poll workers and county employees to an out-of-district U.S. attorney and an FBI agent. The motion argues that the probe be quashed on grounds that it cannot result in criminal prosecution "because, among other things, the statutes of limitations have expired for any purported 2020 crimes." GEORGIA'S FULTON COUNTY FILES MOTION SEEKING RETURN OF 2020 ELECTION MATERIALS SEIZED BY FBI Trump lost the state of Georgia by a razor-thin margin in 2020, prompting Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to announce a recount by hand. The Nov. 18, 2020, recount confirmed that former President Joe Biden won the state by 11,777 votes. The subpoena represents the latest from the Trump administration in an effort to investigate alleged voter fraud in Georgia. In January, the DOJ filed a lawsuit against Raffensperger to compel him to produce an unredacted statewide voter registration database. FBI'S FULTON COUNTY WARRANT SOUGHT ELECTION RECORDS, VOTER ROLLS FROM 2020 ELECTION Five days later, FBI agents conducted a search at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center as part of a probe related to the 2020 election. The FBI also filed search warrants in February revealing a probe into missing ballots and chain-of-custody problems in Georgia's biggest county. FBRE's pushback claims, in part, that Trump's efforts amount to "arbitrary fishing expeditions." Trump officials, meanwhile, defend their efforts as necessary to ensure election integrity. "Interference in U.S. elections is a threat to our republic and a national security threat," Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard said in a letter to Congress in February. Fox News Digital reached out to spokespeople for the White House, the DOJ, the DNI, the FBI and for the chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3e61a200899a00e76ced 'Clueless' socialist mayor in hot seat after video of 77-year-old beaten in downtown Seattle goes viral te 2026-05-05T19:00:49.873Z 'Clueless' socialist mayor in hot seat after video of 77-year-old beaten in downtown Seattle goes viral Seattle’s socialist mayor Katie Wilson is facing fierce blowback on social media after a 77-year-old man was seen on video being beaten by two individuals in a crime that was captured by closed-circuit television cameras, a tool that Wilson has denounced in the past as something that makes the community feel unsafe and "vulnerable." The elderly man was walking down the street in downtown Seattle last month when two men walking by him stopped, without any provocation, shoved him to the ground and beat him, KOMO News reported.  Ahmed Abdullahi Osman, 29, was later arrested and charged with second-degree assault, and police are looking for the second suspect. Osman was reportedly booked into jail the night of the assault and then released back onto the streets before a bail hearing.  "Turning on more cameras won’t magically make our neighborhoods safer, but it will certainly make our neighborhoods more vulnerable," Wilson said in 2025 after Seattle City Council’s approval of expanding the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) CCTV pilot program, the program used to capture the video of this specific crime, according to KOMO News. WILL SOCIALISM SAVE SEATTLE? CITY ADVOCATES STRUGGLE TO FIND SOLUTIONS AS HOMELESS, DRUG ADDICTS FLOOD STREETS Conservatives on social media quickly pointed to Wilson’s policies, which have been much maligned as "soft on crime," as a contributing factor, as well as her previous comments on CCTV. "They elected a SOCIALIST," Heritage Foundation senior fellow Mike Gonzalez posted on X. "What did they think would happen?" "Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson remains clueless on the job," journalist Jonathan Choe posted on X. "So she’s allowing far-left activists to make public safety decisions for the city." "Go ahead and explain the ‘sOCiONoMic rOoT cAusES’ of this heinous crime," Manhattan Institute fellow Rafael A. Mangual posted on X. SEATTLE LEADERS SLAMMED FOR POLICE ORDER TO STOP PROSECUTING DRUG USERS "Ahmed Abdullah Osman beat a 77-year-old in Seattle," conservative influencer account End Wokeness posted on X in a clip that has been viewed over a million times. "Police ID'd him thanks to street video cameras. Mayor Wilson: ‘CCTV puts refugees at risk.’" Wilson has amplified concerns from local activist groups that CCTV cameras will pose a threat to illegal immigrant communities. "We are deeply concerned that the expansion of these tools will create an infrastructure where federal agencies can more readily target vulnerable communities, including immigrants and refugees," the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, the Council on American-Islamic Relations of Washington and the Church Council of Greater Seattle said in a letter last year. The victim in the incident spent a week in a hospital after suffering a broken arm, knee and facial injuries, KOMO News reported.  Wilson's office directed Fox News Digital to a March press release in which she outlined her position on the cameras, saying she is leaving the current cameras on but the "pausing expansion of the pilot" program until "we have completed a privacy and data governance audit, and taken significant steps to strengthen our policies." Wilson acknowledged there's "no doubt that these cameras make it easier to solve some crimes" that include "serious ones like homicides, but also, cameras are not the one key to making our neighborhoods safe." "I want to acknowledge that this is a controversial issue," Wilson added. "For some people, seeing CCTV cameras in the neighborhood where they live or work or attend school makes them feel safer. For others, those same cameras make them feel less safe." "Those feelings are important, because our quality of life is partly about our feelings of safety or lack thereof, and our sense that our city is a welcoming place that is designed with consideration for our well-being and our humanity." Wilson continued, "But precisely because different people and different communities experience the cameras differently, it’s important to base a decision on more than feelings. It’s important to ground our actions in a thorough understanding of how the cameras are being used, of the public benefits they are providing, and of any harm they are causing or could cause." Last month, Fox News Digital reported on city advocates who say they are struggling to find solutions as homelessness and open-air drug use spread across Seattle’s streets, amid growing concerns about the direction of Wilson's new administration. "You can just see the foil is like blowing down the sidewalks like autumn leaves," Andrea Suarez, founder and executive director of We Heart Seattle, told Fox News Digital in an interview.  "Very common to see property damage of our parks and shared spaces. You can see Narcan is used to reverse an overdose, so you'll see cartridges. But at least we're remodeling the bathroom to be gender-neutral. I'm not [kidding] you, that's where our priorities are." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3c07a200899a00e76caa Dorm room gold rush: U of A's rummage sale is back te 2026-05-05T18:50:47.260Z Dorm room gold rush: U of A's rummage sale is back For the first time since 2018, the University of Arizona is unloading thousands of items left behind by students. On day two, everything is free. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3a01a200899a00e76c54 Roadside Resisters te 2026-05-05T18:42:09.629Z Roadside Resisters (Photo by Cheyla Daverman/Cronkite News) (Photo by Cheyla Daverman/Cronkite News) (Photo by Cheyla Daverman/Cronkite News) (Audio by Cheyla Daverman/Cronkite News) The First Amendment enshrines the right to peacefully assemble in the United States. Since the country’s inception, protesting as a form of civic engagement has been a fundamental part of democracy.  It serves as a liaison between people and the world, communicating frustrations, fears, and, most often, a desire for change.   In Arizona, people have taken to street corners and sidewalks with signs and banners. A network of protesters aims to create a near-constant presence to remind their neighbors and the greater community that they stand in staunch opposition to the attacks on immigrant populations, war, genocide, and generally the Trump administration’s actions.  Whether it’s a national rally like No Kings or a weekly get-together at rush hour, these gatherings foster community and connection, providing attendees with a sense of purpose and action.   The post Roadside Resisters appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa39e9a200899a00e76c2e Arizona’s criminal case against Kalshi permanently blocked by federal judge te 2026-05-05T18:41:45.791Z Arizona’s criminal case against Kalshi permanently blocked by federal judge A federal judge has permanently blocked Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes from prosecuting the online prediction market company Kalshi for violating state gambling laws. (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror) A federal judge has permanently blocked Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes from prosecuting Kalshi, halting the state’s unprecedented attempt to criminally charge an online prediction market company with violating state gambling laws. Even though regulating gambling is “among the most rudimentary exercises of state police power,” Judge Michael Liburdi concluded that federal law preempts the state from enforcing those laws against Kalshi and other prediction market companies because they are exclusively regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. “Every time Congress has revisited the federal-state allocation of authority in this area, it has chosen to expand federal control,” Liburdi wrote in an order granting a preliminary injunction that the CFTC sought. “It has done so while expressing unease about the costs of state-by-state regulation.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE In March, Mayes announced she had indicted Kalshi with 20 misdemeanors. She alleged the firm broke Arizona law prohibiting the operation of an unlicensed wagering business and similarly broke the law by allowing bets on Arizona elections.  The New York-based company has been center stage in an ongoing battle over how to regulate prediction markets, which allow for bets on a variety of topics, from sports to politics to the war in Iran. The prediction markets have also been accused of insider trading, as unknown people have made large sums of money off real world events.  In 2024, Kalshi won a landmark case in federal court when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission couldn’t block its election wagering under federal law. As a result, the company now operates as a “designated contract market” that is regulated by the CFTC. Mayes argued that Kalshi’s authority to operate under federal law doesn’t preempt Arizona’s criminal laws, setting up a federalism clash that could reverberate nationwide, as more than a dozen states similarly outlaw gambling on elections. But Liburdi said the congressional record is clear that Kalshi and other prediction market companies are solely regulated by the CFTC, and that trumps the state gambling laws in Arizona and elsewhere. Were that not the case, he said, there it would be impossible for those businesses to comply with 50 different regulators. “The result would be the inconsistent regulatory patchwork that Congress intended to avoid. Because Arizona’s gambling laws stand as an obstacle to federal regulation, those laws are preempted,” he wrote. In granting the preliminary injunction, Liburdi turned an earlier temporary restraining order issued in mid-April into a permanent end to the state’s prosecution of Kalshi.  It’s unclear whether the state will appeal the order; a spokesman for Mayes said the Attorney General’s Office “continues to evaluate our legal options related to the case” but hasn’t decided its next steps. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa39d3a200899a00e76c0d US-backed pipeline proposal targets global reliance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran threats te 2026-05-05T18:41:23.822Z US-backed pipeline proposal targets global reliance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran threats A new U.S.-backed proposal to build a network of overland energy pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is gaining attention as tensions in the region expose a critical vulnerability in the global energy system. A policy memo reviewed by Fox News Digital outlines the concept, known as "ARAM Express," a proposed consortium between the United States and Gulf partners to develop a multidirectional overland network for oil, gas and petrochemicals, originating with Richard Goldberg of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. The plan envisions pipelines extending westward to the Red Sea and Mediterranean, as well as southern routes toward the Arabian Sea, creating multiple export pathways that would reduce reliance on the strait, through which roughly one-third of the world’s seaborne oil currently flows. TRUMP OPENS HORMUZ UNDER FIRE WITH ‘PROJECT FREEDOM’ AS IRAN WARNS OF ATTACKS The proposal would rely on broad international participation, with European and Asian buyers investing in infrastructure and securing long-term supply agreements. "European buyers are desperate for long-term supply resilience, and Asian customers are equally exposed," Goldberg said. "Even China cannot tolerate the risk of a sustained disruption." The push comes as Iran’s threats to commercial shipping and ongoing U.S. efforts to secure the waterway under President Donald Trump’s "Project Freedom" highlight the risks posed by a single chokepoint to global energy flows. Roughly one-third of the world’s seaborne oil passes through the narrow waterway, making it a critical artery for global markets. With Iran threatening shipping and U.S. forces now guiding vessels through the strait under President Donald Trump’s "Project Freedom," the White House is framing the crisis in global terms.  "The President will not allow Iran to hold the global economy hostage and undermine the free flow of energy," said White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers, describing the launch of "Project Freedom" as a humanitarian effort to restore navigation through the strait. That framing aligns with a growing view among U.S. officials and analysts that the risk is not only immediate but also structural. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz signaled that Washington’s partners are already looking beyond the strait itself. "I know our Gulf partners and allies are seriously thinking through that," Waltz told Fox News Digital when asked about long-term alternatives during a conference call with reporters Monday. "I know they’re looking at additional alternatives to frankly diversify their pathways and diversify their economies," he added. MIKE WALTZ PUSHES UN RESOLUTION TO STOP IRAN MINING KEY GLOBAL SHIPPING ROUTE The idea that Hormuz represents a structural weakness is not new. But until now, it has largely been tolerated, with global markets relying on stability in the Gulf to keep energy flowing. That assumption is now under strain. Even with U.S. naval power deployed to secure the waterway, the current crisis has highlighted how quickly disruption, or even the threat of it, can ripple through global supply chains. "This isn’t just a long-term idea anymore," said Rich Goldberg of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies think tank. "There is a real threat to the Strait of Hormuz that isn’t going away so long as the regime in Tehran remains." AS IRAN WEAKENS, QUESTIONS GROW OVER MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN’S REGIONAL AMBITIONS Saudi Arabia stands out as the country among Gulf states that has invested most heavily in reducing reliance on Hormuz. Its East-West pipeline allows crude oil to travel from eastern fields on the Gulf to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, bypassing the strait entirely. From there, shipments can move toward Europe, Africa and Asia without entering the chokepoint. "Saudi Arabia has treated the Strait of Hormuz risk with planning, not panic," said Salman Al-Ansari, a Saudi geopolitical analyst. "The East-West pipeline is strategic insurance," he told Fox News Digital, "A Hormuz closure would be disruptive, but not paralyzing. Saudi Arabia has spent years reducing that vulnerability, and today it is uniquely positioned to absorb shocks and keep global flows moving." Al-Ansari argued that the kingdom’s strategy goes beyond energy exports, positioning the country as a broader logistics hub. "Ports, pipelines, land bridges, storage and Red Sea access are all part of one Saudi contingency architecture," he said. HORMUZ CHOKE POINT PERSISTS AS IRAN HALTS OIL TRAFFIC DESPITE TRUMP CEASEFIRE Saudi Arabia is not the only player adapting.  The United Arab Emirates also has developed alternative export capacity through its pipeline to Fujairah, outside the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, some analysts argue that recent regional dynamics point to a deeper shift, one that goes beyond infrastructure and into the political structure of the Gulf itself. Yonatan Adiri, an Israeli entrepreneur and former adviser to former Israeli President Shimon Peres, said the traditional model of a unified Gulf energy system centered on Hormuz is beginning to break down. "The whole arrangement … it’s starting to expire," Adiri said, referring to the long-standing reliance on the strait as a central artery for Gulf exports.  He pointed to emerging economic and geopolitical realignments, including new corridors and shifting alliances, that are fragmenting the region’s traditional energy architecture. "The UAE stepping away from OPEC is not just about production policy," Adiri said, referring to the country’s decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries effective May 1, 2026. "It reflects a broader shift toward an independent strategy — building its own routes, partnerships and leverage rather than relying on a collective system." These changes are driven in part by broader global competition, according to Adiri, particularly efforts by the United States and its partners to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative. "The entire system is being rethought," he said, describing a shift toward diversified routes that reduce reliance on single choke points. WHY GULF STATES AREN’T JOINING THE WAR AGAINST IRAN — DESPITE ATTACKS ON THEIR SOIL Despite these developments, not all Gulf states are equally prepared. "If you’re Kuwait, you’re in a world of hurt," Goldberg said, pointing to countries that lack meaningful alternatives to maritime exports. Qatar, one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas, remains heavily dependent on the strait, with limited options to reroute supply if shipping is disrupted. This uneven exposure could reshape regional dynamics, giving countries with alternative routes greater resilience and leverage in future crises. While the technical case for alternative routes is growing stronger, political constraints remain. One of the most sensitive issues is whether future corridors could involve Israel, even indirectly. "As for routes involving Israel, even indirectly, the politics are extremely difficult under current circumstances," Al-Ansari said. "I genuinely do not see it happening now." At the same time, he suggested that such cooperation could become more realistic in the future under different political conditions. For now, the U.S. and its allies remain focused on stabilizing the immediate situation in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring that ships can pass safely and global markets continue to function. But as tensions persist, the current crisis is forcing a broader reassessment. The question is no longer just how to secure the strait, but whether the global energy system can afford to depend on it to the extent it has for decades. If the current trajectory continues, Hormuz may remain critical, but no longer dominant, experts argue, as countries invest in new routes, new partnerships and a more diversified energy map. Fox News Digital reached out to Saudi Arabia and the UAE for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa39aba200899a00e76c00 F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe te 2026-05-05T18:40:43.936Z F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe The agency’s scientists and data contractors reviewed millions of patient records for studies that were pulled back before release. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3996a200899a00e76be4 Threads finally brings messaging to the web te 2026-05-05T18:40:22.752Z Threads finally brings messaging to the web By bringing messaging to the web, Threads is aligning its desktop experience more closely with competitors like X and Bluesky. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa37baa200899a00e76bbf $4,000 worth of cognac stolen from Tempe restaurant te 2026-05-05T18:32:26.755Z $4,000 worth of cognac stolen from Tempe restaurant Restaurant staff are seeking help in identifying the individuals who walked out with an expensive bottle of cognac. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa37a1a200899a00e76b92 10 small home upgrades that can lower your monthly bills te 2026-05-05T18:32:01.903Z 10 small home upgrades that can lower your monthly bills If your bills keep creeping up, a few small changes can help you keep more money in your pockets. 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As a result, each bottle lasts longer while still getting your clothes clean. For more Deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals This alarm sounds if your refrigerator door stays open for more than a minute, preventing food spoiling. Additional alerts follow if you don't respond to the first. Four sound levels let you customize the volume to suit your preferences. If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa378ea200899a00e76b89 David Letterman blasts ‘lying weasels’ at CBS over Stephen Colbert cancelation te 2026-05-05T18:31:42.440Z David Letterman blasts ‘lying weasels’ at CBS over Stephen Colbert cancelation David Letterman, who hosted "The Late Show" for decades before Stephen Colbert took over, doesn’t believe "lying weasels" at CBS are being truthful about why the program was canceled.  CBS announced last year ahead of a long-planned merger that put CBS’ parent company under new ownership that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" would be canceled, with its final episode set for May 21. CBS insisted it was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night," but many believe the decision was made to appease President Donald Trump and the FCC ahead of Skydance Media’s acquisition of CBS parent company Paramount.  Letterman told The New York Times he was in "disbelief" when learning the "The Late Show," which Colbert took over from him in 2015, was canceled. Letterman admitted CBS doesn’t "share the books" with him but feels the network hasn’t been truthful about why the plug was pulled.  COLBERT ACCUSED OF ELECTION 'STUNT' TO PUSH TALARICO AHEAD OF CROCKETT IN TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY "He was dumped because the people selling the network to Skydance said, ‘Oh no, there’s not going to be any trouble with that guy. We’re going to take care of the show. We’re just going to throw that into the deal. When will the ink on the check dry?’ I’m just going to go on record as saying: They’re lying," Letterman told the Times.  "Let me just add one other thing," he continued. "They’re lying weasels."  When reached for comment, CBS reiterated to the Times that it is a financial decision.  Letterman noted that "all of television seems to have been nicked by digital communication and streaming platforms," and "TV may be not the money machine it once was," but suggested CBS could have kept the show around anyway.  STEPHEN COLBERT MOCKS PARAMOUNT WHILE ACCEPTING WGA AWARD FOR CONFRONTING 'SOCIAL INJUSTICE' "On the other hand, what about the humanity for Stephen and the humanity of people who love him and the humanity for people who still enjoyed that 11:30 respite?" Letterman said.  Despite speaking out, Letterman said he doesn’t feel a sense of ownership of the show any longer.  "Time has separated me from the genealogy of the show. On the other hand, if there’s outrage to be directed at management, either real or imagined, I’m all in. Let’s go," he said. "It’s like driving by your old neighborhood and realizing that where you used to live, they’re putting up an adult bookstore." BROADCAST BIAS: LATE-NIGHT COMEDY DEATH SPIRAL SHOWS HOW LEFTIST HATE KILLED THEIR HUMOR Skydance did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  The network will lease Colbert's old time slot to Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed," a comedy talk show. The programming move by CBS is a unique one — and perhaps lucrative — since Allen Media Group is the one footing the bill for airtime, not CBS. "They don’t want to spend any money, so they’re going to make money," Letterman previously told Barbara Gaines, a former producer on his program. "They charge Byron Allen some reasonable price. He sells all the advertising for his ‘Comics Unleashed,’ and it’ll be, I think, 90 minutes or two hours of comics talking about funny stuff." Fox News Digital's Alexander Hall contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa377aa200899a00e76b80 Florida 12-year-old accused of threatening teacher, saying she will 'shoot up' school te 2026-05-05T18:31:22.451Z Florida 12-year-old accused of threatening teacher, saying she will 'shoot up' school A 12-year-old Florida girl is facing felony charges after authorities claim she used a classmate’s account to send a chilling threat to "shoot up" her elementary school. The girl is charged with making written or electronic threats to kill and unlawful use of a two-way communications device, both felonies, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Over the weekend, detectives received a report about an explicit written threat sent to a teacher at Louise S. McInnis Elementary School. TEENS ACCUSED OF PLOTTING TWISTED 'BLOOD RITUAL' SCHOOL KILLING GIGGLE IN CRUISER ABOUT GLAM SHOT In addition to threatening the teacher, the sender said they were going to "shoot up" the school on the last day of class, according to the sheriff's office. While the message was sent from a student account belonging to a 12-year-old boy, detectives determined it was sent by his ex-girlfriend, who had his login information, officials said. The sheriff's office posted a video of the arrest on Facebook, garnering more than one million views. In the video, deputies could be seen leading the handcuffed, green-haired tween with a septum piercing from a patrol car to the jail. She was then shackled and escorted into a jail cell, where she was left sitting on a bench. The elementary school did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3766a200899a00e76a0f Los Angeles medical center responds after nurse says Trump assassination attempt should have succeeded te 2026-05-05T18:31:02.830Z Los Angeles medical center responds after nurse says Trump assassination attempt should have succeeded A medical center in Los Angeles is responding after a nurse posted on social media expressing disappointment that President Donald Trump was not killed in the shooting during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.  Matthew Shaffer, who is identified as a nurse practitioner on the website for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, reportedly responded to a social media post about the April 25 correspondents' dinner shooting in which user Jason Cosler wrote, "Someone missed again? Who is hiring these people," and Shaffer responded, "Up your game, people."  A spokesperson for Cedars-Sinai told Fox News Digital in a statement that, "Social media postings of individual staff members do not reflect the views or positions of Cedars-Sinai."  OHIO TEACHER FIRED AFTER VIDEO APPEARING TO LAMENT TRUMP SURVIVING WHCA DINNER SHOOTING  Shaffer’s LinkedIn page lists him as working as a full-time nurse practitioner at Cedars-Sinai Medical Group since March. The shooting suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested April 25 after authorities said he opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the dinner, which Trump was attending for the first time as president.  Fox News Digital reported that Allen, who is facing life in prison, wanted to target Trump administration officials in his foiled attack, according to law enforcement sources. UNEARTHED VIDEO REVEALS COLE ALLEN AS QUIET INVENTOR YEARS BEFORE ALLEGED BID TO ASSASSINATE TRUMP According to Allen’s LinkedIn, he graduated from Cal State University, Dominguez Hills in May 2025 with a master’s degree in computer science.  He is facing three federal counts, including attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, transporting a firearm across state lines and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. MICHAEL SHELLENBERGER: THE LEFT IS GETTING PEOPLE KILLED The post Shaffer replied to has received some backlash online, with radio host Doug Wagner writing, "@CedarsSinai So, are you good with an RN of yours cheering on the assassination of the President? What if someone who is clearly a Trump supporter is in your hospital? Think maybe he could kill that person. You down with that?" Fox News Digital reached out to Shaffer for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3753a200899a00e76a06 Bear attack in Yellowstone National Park leaves 2 hikers injured te 2026-05-05T18:30:43.377Z Bear attack in Yellowstone National Park leaves 2 hikers injured Two hikers were injured in a bear attack Monday on a popular trail just miles from Yellowstone National Park’s iconic Old Faithful geyser, prompting officials to close a large swath of the park as investigators work to determine what went wrong. The attack happened Monday afternoon on the Mystic Falls Trail, a heavily traveled route near the Midway Geyser Basin that features a loop to a 70-foot waterfall, park officials said. Emergency crews with the National Park Service responded quickly after the encounter, which officials described as a single incident involving one or more bears. Authorities have not yet identified the species involved. Park officials temporarily shut down the surrounding area, including multiple trails and backcountry campsites, as the investigation continues. 2 US ARMY SOLDIERS IN ALASKA INJURED IN BEAR ATTACK DURING TRAINING EXERCISE Officials have not released details about the hikers’ conditions or whether they were traveling together. The incident marks the first bear attack resulting in injuries in Yellowstone in 2026. The last similar incident occurred in September 2025, when a hiker was injured on a trail northeast of Yellowstone Lake. Bear attacks in Yellowstone are rare despite the popularity of the park, which draws more than 4 million visitors each year. The last fatal attack inside the park occurred in 2015. TEACHERS CALLED 'TRUE HEROES' AFTER REPELLING GRIZZLY BEAR THAT ATTACKED SCHOOL GROUP, INJURING 11 Yellowstone is home to both grizzly and black bears, with grizzlies generally larger and more aggressive. Officials said determining the type of bear involved will be part of the investigation. The fate of the animal or animals involved will depend on the circumstances of the attack, including whether it was a defensive encounter or something more unusual. Park officials are reminding visitors to take precautions when hiking in bear country, including staying at least 100 yards away from bears, carrying bear spray, making noise and hiking in groups. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3525a200899a00e76996 Trump says he 'can't stand' some Republicans for refusing one key move for his agenda te 2026-05-05T18:21:25.906Z Trump says he 'can't stand' some Republicans for refusing one key move for his agenda President Donald Trump isn’t happy with Senate Republicans for not pulling the trigger on the one procedural move that could unlock his agenda. Trump, since taking office again last year, has time and again called on Republicans to terminate the filibuster — the 60-vote threshold in the Senate that can either make or break legislation. It’s what’s holding up the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, voter ID and citizenship-verification legislation that Trump and conservatives view as key to winning big in the midterm election cycle. SCHUMER, DEMS LAUNCH 'FREE AND FAIR' ELECTIONS TASK FORCE AS TRUMP'S SAVE AMERICA ACT STUMBLES When asked on Tuesday if he was disappointed that Republicans hadn’t terminated the filibuster, Trump said he was, but he didn’t blame Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. "I'm disappointed," Trump said. "I like John a lot, but he, you know, he has a couple of Republicans that are foolish people. A couple of them are, like, a couple of them I can't stand, actually." Which Republicans Trump was referring to is unclear, given his revolving door of frustration with some in the GOP who break with his agenda, but his message has remained the same: nuke the filibuster or Democrats will win in November. TRUMP PRESSURES GOP TO SCRAP FILIBUSTER, SAYS 'DESPERATE' SCHUMER 'WILL MAKE A DEAL' Trump argued that without the filibuster, the SAVE America Act would have passed, there would be proof of citizenship to register to vote, and mail-in voting would be limited. "Because anytime you have mail-in voting, they're going to cheat. And they cheat like dogs, and they have to cheat." "When you have policies like that, you have to cheat," Trump said. "It's the only way they can win. And we shouldn't allow them to cheat. And we should terminate the filibuster, because if they get the chance, they'll do it in the first hour back." REPUBLICANS FAIL TO ATTACH SAVE AMERICA ACT TO PARTY-LINE FUNDING PACKAGE Several Senate Republicans have echoed the latter part of Trump’s concern: if Senate Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., regain control of the upper chamber, they’ll try once more to do away with the filibuster. But there isn’t an appetite among Republicans to get rid of the safeguard, which has historically been used by the minority party as a tool to prevent partisan bills from being rammed through the Senate. And while the Senate is still debating the SAVE America Act, the legislation already suffered a setback on a test vote to attach it to the GOP’s budget blueprint to fund immigration enforcement last month. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., offered a version of the legislation as an amendment, and it failed to crack a simple majority vote — the same threshold any legislation would have to meet if the filibuster were gutted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3512a200899a00e7698d Judge who apologized to WHCA shooting suspect was appointed by court full of anti-Trump judges te 2026-05-05T18:21:06.146Z Judge who apologized to WHCA shooting suspect was appointed by court full of anti-Trump judges A federal magistrate judge who apologized to the suspect accused of plotting an assassination attempt against President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has a history as a sharp critic of Trump-era federal prosecutions, a Fox News Digital review of his background found. "To me, it’s extremely disturbing that he was put in five-point restraints, a person with no criminal history. It’s troubling," said Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui, referring to suspect Cole Allen's jail treatment on Monday. "I never heard of one Jan. 6 defendant who was put in five-point restraints or in a safe cell. If the only way to keep him safe is the most punitive thing, that’s a problem." "At a minimum, I should be apologizing to him. We are obligated to make sure he’s taken care of. Mr. Allen, I’m sorry that things have not been the way they are supposed to," said Faruqui. Faruqui, appointed as a U.S. magistrate judge in 2020, has previously clashed with federal prosecutors in Washington over Trump administration law-enforcement surge cases, accusing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office of overreaching by bringing some matters in federal court that he said belonged in local court. COLE ALLEN CHARGED IN TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN FIRST COURT APPEARANCE AFTER WHCA DINNER SHOOTING Faruqui was selected by judges of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to serve an eight-year term as a magistrate judge in 2020. At the time of his September  2020, appointment, the court’s active Article III bench was composed of 15 judges — 11 appointed by Democratic presidents and four appointed by Republican presidents. He was sworn in by then-Chief Judge Beryl Howell, an Obama appointee who has faced ethics complaints and criticism from Trump allies over her handling of Trump-related matters. Trump and his allies have repeatedly cast the D.C. federal bench as hostile terrain for the administration, accusing judges in the district — including Chief Judge James Boasberg, who has drawn Trump’s ire in high-profile immigration litigation — of anti-Trump bias in politically charged cases. The Allen hearing was not the first time Faruqui’s handling of a Trump-related threat case drew backlash from federal prosecutors. Last year, he clashed with Pirro’s office amid the case against Edward Alexander Dana — who was accused of threatening to kill Trump while in police custody on vandalism charges — before it was dismissed.  Pirro issued a statement at the time accusing Faruqui of having an "allegiance to those who violate the law." FEDERAL JUDGE RIPS DOJ PROSECUTORS, DISMISSES TRUMP THREAT CASE: 'THERE’S NO CREDIBILITY LEFT' "This judge took an oath to follow the law, yet he has allowed his politics to consistently cloud his judgment and his requirement to follow the law," Pirro wrote last year. "America voted for safe communities, law and order, and this judge is the antithesis of that." At the time, Faruqui said the government owed Dana an apology, arguing the department’s rush to charge and its repeated dismissal of cases showed "too many misfires." Faruqui used the moment to preach about equality, adding the message that "people who look like Mr. Dana" is to "be very afraid" saying the country is "past the point of constitutional crisis." Faruqui also played a role in Jan. 6, 2021 cases, when protesters breached the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers and political figures called out Faruqui saying that he did not show the same level of concern for the Jan. 6 protesters as he did for Cole. NEW VIDEO SHOWS WHCD SUSPECT INSIDE HOTEL BEFORE RUSHING SECURITY CHECKPOINT WITH WEAPON "Strange that not a single judge in DC had a thought anywhere close to this for any of the Jan 6 people they maliciously prosecuted," wrote Donald Trump Jr. on X. "As a former judge for over a decade, I am appalled by this judge’s condemnation of law enforcement and prosecutors who were simply doing their jobs to address the safety of this would be Trump assassin," wrote Republican Florida Sen. Ashley Moody on X. "Apologizing and coddling the man who attempted to kill the President of the United States and his cabinet is embarrassing to the entire judiciary," she added. "This judge has no business being on the bench let alone on this case." "I thought perhaps the article with its headline about the judge apologizing to the assassin was from The Babylon Bee," wrote former Clinton pollster Mark Penn on X. "What planet could this judge possibly be on? Does he not remember what happened to Lee Harvey Oswald? Does he not realize that mixing him at this point would be a danger to him? And not realize that putting him on suicide watch was a perfectly realistic action given Allen never expected to survive the attack? Sometimes it just seems like an upside down world," Penn added. Allen faces federal charges including attempted assassination, firearms offenses, and could face life in prison if convicted. Fox News Digital reached out to Faruqui's chambers on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa34fea200899a00e76984 Feds open probe into anti-Israel NYC teachers te 2026-05-05T18:20:46.692Z Feds open probe into anti-Israel NYC teachers For 26 years, Karen Feldman taught history in New York public schools. Her specialty: Holocaust education, a difficult topic, but one Feldman taught with particular care. "I always took pride in bringing truth and critical thinking and a nurturing environment that would spark discussions that would enable students to really learn from each other," Feldman said. "I never ever brought my political beliefs into the classroom. A teacher should be politically neutral. And I always try to present the facts." But around 2015, she said she started to see ideological shifts in the K-12 educational system, more implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). She saw these as big sweeping ideas of good, but ones that rested on a foundation of seeing the world through the binary narrative of the oppressed and the oppressor. She said the trend kept growing and that by 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, the floodgates opened and this "oppressor" and "oppressed" narrative infiltrated the entirety of the New York City Public School system. "I started to see these scary and dangerous trends happening. Lack of critical thought, not only within the student body, but even and especially with the newer teachers that were coming into the system, which impacted our professional workspace, our discussions, curriculum design, and so forth." Feldman recounted. FIRST ON FOX: NEW STUDY REVEALS 'PRO-PALESTINIAN' GROUPS PROMOTE VIOLENCE AND ANTI-AMERICANISM Then one day on the school grounds, she was surrounded by 10 angry students who shoved her and threw objects at her. Their beef? She was a Trump and Israel supporter. "It was a very scary and serious moment for me, because I understood that this was stereotyping and mob mentality happening," "They knew I was Jewish," Feldman said. "They knew my kids, my husband's Israeli. We go to Israel for the summers. I'm a proud Jew and supporter of Israel. And it was a dare. And it had this political connection from the Trump administration to the Israeli government, to all people who are Israeli or proud Jews, must be racist."    Not long after that, Feldman quit teaching. She later co-founded the New York City Public School Alliance, which fights against Jew hatred, antisemitism and Jewish erasure in New York's public schools. Right now she is laser focused on a group of activist teachers known as NYC Educators for Palestine. "It is a pro-Palestinian ideology, but I don't think that's all it is," she said. "It's an anti-American ideology. We know it's vilifying Israel. Whatever starts with the Jews never ends with the Jewish. Right?" Feldman isn't alone in her suspicions. The federal government has launched a civil rights investigation into New York's Department of Education, the nation's largest school district, targeting specifically NYC Educators for Palestine, alleging that members who are teaching in classrooms are pushing anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian indoctrination on children as young as six, while sowing "hostility and hatred towards Jewish students, potentially creating a hostile environment." "No child should be taught by his or her teachers to hate their peers," Kimberly Richey, Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. "Neither should Jewish children be taught that being Jewish somehow makes them inherently guilty or proponents of hate and violence." An Instagram page that supposedly belongs to NYC Educators for Palestine shows members holding a banner showing the group's name, but the faces of members are covered with emojis, hiding their identities. Fox News reached out to the group, but so far no one has responded. The Instagram page states that "NYC Educators for Palestine is a group of public school educators committed to fighting for Palestinian liberation in our school system, and society at large, by organizing and mobilizing educators, developing curriculum, divesting our pension funds from Israeli securities, and working with community, family and student organizations." FEDS OPEN PROBE INTO NEW YORK CITY'S ANTI-ISRAEL TEACHERS Carin Bail, who is Jewish, is concerned for her two children enrolled in New York's public schools in Queens. "It worries me that there are teachers that are, you know, so radicalized and so focused on sending messages like this rather than focusing on really crucial skills like literacy and critical thinking. And they are having an influence on young minds," Bail said. "I just want to make sure that...all perspectives are being presented to the kids, because then they can make their own decision about the way they think." The feds say they received several complaints alleging the group trains teachers to bash Zionism and Israel while touting Palestinian resistance -- even calling Zionists "genocidal White supremacists," and Hamas terrorists "martyrs." On the day that honored civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., NYC Educators for Palestine along with the organization "Teaching While Muslim" organized a pro-Palestinian teach-in with resource materials and suggested lesson plans for grades K through 12. The probe comes at a time when antisemitism continues to rise. According to the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitic incidents in New York's schools more than tripled from 2022 to 2023, from 52 in 2022 to 173 in 2023. New York's Department of Education would not comment on the investigation, and only stated that the group NYC Educators for Palestine is not affiliated with the public school system. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa32cba200899a00e76912 Trump says China not challenging US on Iran, touts Xi as ‘very respectful’ amid Hormuz tensions te 2026-05-05T18:11:23.882Z Trump says China not challenging US on Iran, touts Xi as ‘very respectful’ amid Hormuz tensions President Donald Trump said the U.S. hasn’t "been challenged by China" on the conflict with Iran, describing leader Xi Jinping as being "very respectful" with tensions remaining high over the Strait of Hormuz.  Trump made the remark Tuesday at the White House ahead of his visit next week to Beijing to meet Xi in person.  "I have a very good relationship with President Xi. You know, I find him to be a tremendous guy, and we get along well. And you see how we do," Trump told reporters when asked about what he hopes to achieve with Xi in relation to Iran. "We do a lot of business with China and making a lot of money. We're making a lot of money. It's different than it used to be, but I'll be talking about --- that'll be one subject."  "But he's been very nice about this. You know, in all fairness, he gets like, 60% of his oil from Hormuz. And he's been, I think he's been very respectful," Trump added. "We haven't been challenged by China. They don't challenge us. And he wouldn't do that. I don't think he'd do that because of me. But, I think he's been very respectful."  LIVE UPDATES: UAE ACTIVATES AIR DEFENSES IN RESPONSE TO IRAN MISSILE THREAT Trump said the Iranian regime is "trying to survive," but they won’t be successful if they don’t make a deal with the U.S.  "Oh, they don't make a deal? They won't be successful. They'll go very quickly and methodically. Believe me, it'll be very easy," Trump continued.  The president announced in March that the meeting with Xi in Beijing will happen on May 14-15.  TRUMP OPENS HORMUZ UNDER FIRE WITH 'PROJECT FREEDOM' AS IRAN WARNS OF ATTACKS "First Lady Melania and I will also host President Xi and Madame Peng for a reciprocal visit in Washington, D.C., at a later date, this year. Our Representatives are finalizing preparations for these Historic Visits. I look very much forward to spending time with President Xi in what will be, I am sure, a Monumental Event," Trump wrote on Truth Social. When asked Tuesday about U.S. military ships coming under fire in the Strait of Hormuz --- and what it would take for Iran to violate the ongoing ceasefire --- Trump said, "Well, you'll find out, because I'll let you know."  "They know what to do... and they know what not to do, more importantly, actually," Trump added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa32b8a200899a00e76909 Bet on the Pistons bullying the Cavaliers in the 2026 Eastern Conference Semifinals te 2026-05-05T18:11:04.414Z Bet on the Pistons bullying the Cavaliers in the 2026 Eastern Conference Semifinals It took seven games for both teams to advance past the first round, but the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers now meet the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the 2026 Eastern Conference Semifinals. I keep hearing people say Cleveland is a tough matchup for Detroit, and I STRONGLY disagree. 2025-26 NBA ODDS: THUNDER, KNICKS FAVORED TO MEET IN FINALS In fact, the Cavs are taking money in the market to beat the Pistons in the second round. Regardless, I love Detroit to win the series (-121) and like the Pistons to beat the Cavaliers by at least two games (+189) at Kalshi. For what it’s worth, these teams split the regular-season series 2-2, and Cleveland was 3-1 against the spread. That said, things are different in the playoffs, where styles make fights and coaches and players adjust mid-series. Sure, Cavs All-Stars James Harden and Donovan Mitchell are fantastic scorers, but both are cones on defense. Cade Cunningham is the best player in this series. He can run the offense, defend and control the game. Meanwhile, Detroit wing Ausar Thompson is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. Even if Harden plays Cade to a draw, which he won’t, Thompson will lock Mitchell up. Mitchell is a tough shot-maker, but he also settles for step-backs and contested jumpers. That ain’t going to work against Thompson. Detroit has the defensive personnel to make Cleveland’s offense uncomfortable, and that matters a lot more in a playoff series than it does during the regular season. High-level basketball games are decided by the battle for possessions, and Detroit should dominate that area. The Pistons averaged +4.3 field goal attempts per game during the regular season because they ranked third in offensive rebounding rate and led the NBA in defensive turnover rate. WHY THE PISTONS AT -3.5 IS THE PLAY AS THE NBA PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND GETS UNDERWAY IN DETROIT That’s a massive edge in a playoff series. More shots. More second chances. More pressure on a Cleveland team that doesn’t have the physicality to consistently answer. I’m basing this on muscle memory, but the Pistons will bully the Cavs in the paint. You’d think Cleveland would be a better defensive rebounding team with its two All-Star bigs, PF Evan Mobley and C Jarrett Allen. However, a few years ago in the playoffs, the New York Knicks bullied the Cavaliers, and I see this series playing out similarly. New York grabbed 29 more offensive rebounds in its 4-1 first-round series win over Cleveland in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Granted, the Knicks’ roster was a bit different back then. But this Pistons team has a higher offensive rebounding rate than that Knicks squad. This should also be a bounce-back series for Detroit center Jalen Duren, who struggled against the Orlando Magic in the first round. Duren averaged 21.7 points and 12.3 rebounds in three games against the Cavs during the regular season, and Mobley and Allen played in all of those games. Duren and Pistons backup big Isaiah Stewart will own the Cavaliers on the glass and give Detroit extra possessions throughout this series. That’s the kind of stuff that swings playoff games. Finally, I downgraded Cleveland after its first-round series win over the Toronto Raptors. Toronto had a nice season, but the Raptors were missing two starters for most of the series and were the 11th betting choice to win the East entering the season. Meanwhile, the Magic were the third betting choice to come out of the East, behind the Cavs and Knicks. In other words, I can understand Orlando going the distance with Detroit. But I can’t overlook the Cavaliers narrowly beating the Raptors and failing to win a single game in Toronto. Detroit is the better, tougher, more physical team. The Pistons should win this series, and I like them to do it with room to spare. _____________________________ 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/69fa328fa200899a00e768e9 Airbnb co-founder taps Peter Arnell as first U.S. Chief Brand Architect te 2026-05-05T18:10:23.376Z Airbnb co-founder taps Peter Arnell as first U.S. Chief Brand Architect Arnell joins Gebbia’s National Design Studio under Trump to unify UX across 27,000 federal sites and streamline how Americans use government services. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa308ea200899a00e768ba Democrats newly energized to reform ‘illegitimate’ US Supreme Court after voting rights decision te 2026-05-05T18:01:50.431Z Democrats newly energized to reform ‘illegitimate’ US Supreme Court after voting rights decision The U.S. Supreme Court, pictured April 9, 2026. Some progressives are seeking to restructure the court after seeing decisions in recent years they believe have provided political support to President Donald Trump and Republicans. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) After the U.S. Supreme Court severely weakened the federal Voting Rights Act in an April 29 decision, a furious U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned what he called an “illegitimate” conservative majority on the court. “This isn’t even the Roberts Court,” Jeffries said, referring to Chief Justice John Roberts. “It’s the Trump Court.” Democrats are renewing their calls to overhaul the Supreme Court in the wake of the court’s decision, which empowers states to gerrymander congressional maps in ways that will break apart districts where a majority of residents are Black, Hispanic or belong to other minority groups.  The momentous opinion overturned the reasoning behind decades of court cases that relied on the 1965 Voting Rights Act, a law born of efforts to stamp out Jim Crow voting laws in the South, to protect these majority-minority districts. For years, critics of the court, where conservatives enjoy a 6-3 majority, have pushed for changes. Those efforts often center on expanding the size of the court to dilute the influence of the majority or imposing term limits on the justices, though other ideas, like narrowing the kinds of cases the court can consider, have also been discussed. But the April 29 decision seems to be the last straw for some Democrats and progressives, though they are unlikely to be able to force any of the changes on their wishlist — at least for a long time.  After rulings in recent years that ended the federal right to an abortion and handed President Donald Trump sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution while in office, they are fed up with a court they view as unmoored from the law and ruling based on politics. “We cannot protect voting rights, civil rights or the environment as long as we have a Supreme Court majority that is captured by MAGA authoritarians,” Doug Lindner, senior director of judiciary and democracy at the League of Conservation Voters, an environmental advocacy group, told reporters on Thursday. “We need to take back our Supreme Court.” Any effort to impose significant changes at the court will encounter stiff Republican opposition. GOP lawmakers have praised the court’s latest decision and some see long-serving Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito as conservative icons. Unless Democrats win 60 seats in the Senate or eliminate the filibuster, Congress is highly unlikely to pass a major overhaul. Republicans have denounced past proposals to change the court. After President Joe Biden proposed 18-year terms for justices and other changes in July 2024, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the plan “would tilt the balance of power and erode not only the rule of law, but the American people’s faith in our system of justice.” No action under Biden Supreme Court reform has long percolated as an issue among Democrats and progressives, but picked up steam during the 2020 presidential primary campaign.  The court’s ideological makeup had already moved toward conservatives after Justice Anthony Kennedy, often a swing vote on key decisions, retired in 2018 and was replaced by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a conservative. Republicans then cemented a firm 6-3 majority on the court in the fall of 2020 after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a liberal, died and was replaced by conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Campaigning for president, then-candidate Biden voiced support for a presidential commission that would study court reform. After winning election, Biden named a blue ribbon panel of law professors, former judges and other lawyers, which issued a final report in December 2021. The commission’s report stopped short of endorsing structural changes. It took no position on expanding the size of the court from nine members, citing “profound disagreement” among commission members over the idea. The commission also adopted no stance on term limits for justices. The report was essentially put on a shelf — Biden made no serious effort to advance a court overhaul, though he later proposed some reforms after ending his campaign for reelection. Public opinion dropping Americans’ view of the Supreme Court has been falling. An August 2025 Pew Research Center survey found 48% of Americans hold a favorable view of the court, a 22-percentage point drop from August 2020. A survey released in September 2025 by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania found 69% support for term limits but only 31% support for expanding the size of the court. Eric J. Segall, a law professor at Georgia State University and the executive director of the Emmet J. Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice and Democracy, said past courts would have been responsive to the prospect of legislation, but the current court isn’t swayed by public opinion. In some cases the court tries to preserve its legitimacy by giving the other side a win, Segall said, but in general the court’s decisions since 2018, when Kennedy retired, can be explained by viewing the court as a subset of the Republican Party. “This court is defined by the Republican Party,” he said. Segall has called for dividing the court evenly between conservative and liberal appointees. An evenly-split court would encourage greater compromise among the justices, he contends. He also supports expanding the court and term limits if possible. But he bluntly predicted court reform wouldn’t happen in his lifetime. “If Democrats have the power to do it, they won’t do it,” Segall said. Action unlikely, at least in short term Jeffries, who will likely become U.S. House speaker if Democrats retake the chamber in the November midterm elections, said this week that “everything was on the table” in terms of the Supreme Court. “In the new Congress, we’re going to have to do something about this Supreme Court,” Jeffries told the MeidasTouch Network. Rep. John Rose, a Tennessee Republican, said on social media that Jeffries’ comments show that Democrats are preparing to “nuke the filibuster and pack the Supreme Court the second they’re back in power.” Trump and some Republicans in Congress, convinced Democrats will end the filibuster to pass priorities like Supreme Court reform, want Republicans to end the filibuster first and enact a host of conservative priorities before the party potentially loses control of the Senate following the November elections. But even if Democrats end the filibuster, the party faces a steep climb to changing the court unless it retakes control of Congress and the White House. That means any major overhaul almost certainly wouldn’t become law until at least 2029. Trump’s response Trump has had a turbulent relationship with the court but would be virtually certain to veto legislation remaking it while he remains in office. While the justices have protected Trump and future presidents from criminal prosecution for actions taken as part of their presidential duties, they struck down his sweeping worldwide tariffs as illegal, dealing a major blow to one of his signature policies. They also refused to hear legal challenges that sought to overturn Trump’s 2020 election loss. Still, Trump scoffed on Thursday at Democratic hopes to remake the court in the future. He accused the party of wanting 21 justices on the court (Democratic-sponsored plans in recent years have called for 13 or 15 justices). He also called Jeffries’ comments a “dangerous statement.” “Hakeem Jeffries said the Supreme Court is illegitimate,” Trump said Thursday. “That’s a rough statement.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3078a200899a00e7689b Mohamed Sabry Soliman to plead guilty in deadly firebombing of pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado te 2026-05-05T18:01:28.886Z Mohamed Sabry Soliman to plead guilty in deadly firebombing of pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who allegedly firebombed a 2025 pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, with Molotov cocktails, will plead guilty to murder and other state charges, according to court documents viewed by The Associated Press. The attack happened on June 1, 2025, during a pro-Israel demonstration in the college town of Boulder, Colorado. Eighty-two-year-old Karen Diamond was killed and about a dozen others were injured. Soliman appeared to disguise himself as a gardener before springing into action, hurling two flaming projectiles at demonstrators, according to prosecutors. MOHAMED SABRY SOLIMAN: WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED IN COLORADO TERROR ATTACK The Egyptian national who was living in the U.S. illegally originally pleaded not guilty. Investigators said he planned the attack for a year and was driven by a desire "to kill all Zionist people." He faces dozens of state charges in addition to federal hate-crime charges. Prosecutors are reportedly weighing the death penalty for Soliman in his hate crime case. Soliman's lawyers claim they've offered to plead guilty to the state charges in exchange for a life sentence in prison, the AP reports. Soliman allegedly told investigators he had planned to kill the 20 people at the demonstration, which was a rally calling for the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7 attack. BOULDER SUSPECT SPENT A YEAR PLANNING MOLOTOV COCKTAIL ATTACK ON PRO-ISRAEL MARCH: DOCS Soliman's lawyers argue that he wasn't targeting a religious or ethnic group, but a political movement in Zionism, exempting his crimes from hate crime status, the AP reported. Still, he faces over a dozen hate-crime charges. Soliman allegedly had originally planned to buy a gun and shoot the demonstrators, but pivoted to the Molotov cocktails when he was denied a firearm due to his immigration status, Fox News Digital previously reported. He will face trial Thursday when he is expected to plead guilty, the AP reported. Fox News Digital contacted the public attorney's office representing Soliman for comment but did not immediately receive a response. The U.S. Attorney's Office for Colorado declined to comment. Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Danielle Wallace and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa3064a200899a00e76892 Aaron Judge wants John Sterling's iconic victory call played after every Yankees home win te 2026-05-05T18:01:08.771Z Aaron Judge wants John Sterling's iconic victory call played after every Yankees home win Legendary New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling died at 87 on Monday, and captain Aaron Judge wants Sterling’s calls to live on forever in the Bronx. After the Yankees recorded the final out of their dominant 12-1 rout of the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Monday, the same call that Sterling ended every Yankee victory with blared throughout the stadium speakers. "Ballgame over! Yankees win! Theee Yankees win!"  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Sterling’s call was played before Frank Sinatra’s "New York, New York" engulfed the Yankee Stadium crowd. Judge said he hopes to hear Sterling after every home win. "I think it’d be a nice little tip of the cap to John and what he meant — so much to this franchise and this fan base. I think it would be pretty cool," Judge said. Judge clobbered his major-league-leading 14th home run in the first inning to give the Yankees a 2-0 lead, and the 34-year-old said he thought of Sterling while rounding the bases. "Definitely seeing that tribute hit home because he loved the Yankees," Judge said. "He loved this team. He loved this franchise. He loved the fans. He loved everybody he talked to on a nightly basis. So to do that there in the first, just kind of was chuckling around the bases thinking what he was probably saying." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Yankees manager Aaron Boone echoed Judge’s sentiment and hopes Sterling’s call becomes part of the Yankees’ post-win tradition. "Yeah, I'd love it," Boone said. "Right on into Frank." Boone said pregame he's been paying tribute to Sterling in the dugout for a couple of years by yelling "Ballgame over! Yankees win! Theee Yankees win!" before starting handshakes. He was happy Sterling’s voice took away from his own after Monday’s win. "It drowned me out a little bit, happily," Boone said. Sterling began broadcasting games in 1989, beginning a streak that lasted more than 5,000 games. He began a reduced schedule in 2022 and retired in April 2024 before unretiring later in the season to broadcast the team’s postseason games. He then officially retired after the Yankees' run to the World Series. He suffered a heart attack in January and was said to be in good spirits. The American League-leading Yankees (24-11) play the Texas Rangers (16-18) at home on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. ET, and Judge and Boone hope they win and get to hear Sterling’s voice as they celebrate a win. 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/69fa3050a200899a00e76889 Top airline offers $99 rescue fares as thousands are left stranded by Spirit shutdown te 2026-05-05T18:00:48.962Z Top airline offers $99 rescue fares as thousands are left stranded by Spirit shutdown JetBlue is stepping in to assist travelers affected by Spirit Airlines’ shutdown, offering discounted fares and expanding service in key markets. The move follows Spirit’s sudden shutdown over the weekend, which halted thousands of flights and left passengers scrambling to rebook. JetBlue will provide $99 one-way "rescue fares" for stranded Spirit customers with proof of a valid itinerary on the same route, with travel available through May 6, the company said in a press release. SPIRIT AIRLINES CHAOS COULD BE BIG LOSS FOR BUDGET TRAVELERS AS THEY FIGHT FOR ANSWERS The airline will also cap certain fares at $299 on nonstop routes previously operated by Spirit from Fort Lauderdale and San Juan, aiming to prevent last-minute price spikes. "This is really tough news for the thousands of Spirit team members affected, as well as the customers who were planning trips on Spirit," JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said in a statement. "We want to help fill the void created by this loss." JetBlue, which has major operations in Fort Lauderdale and San Juan, said it is positioned to absorb some of the displaced demand. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The company is adding service to 11 destinations and increasing flights on existing routes, including new service to cities such as Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit and Houston, along with Barranquilla and Cali, Colombia. As part of the expansion, JetBlue is also returning to Charlotte Douglas International Airport for the first time since 2024, reintroducing service to a market it previously exited due to lower demand. Fox News Digital reached out to JetBlue for further comment. The expansion will bring JetBlue’s Fort Lauderdale schedule to nearly 130 daily departures this summer, its largest operation at the airport to date. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "South Florida is a key market for JetBlue, and we recognize this is a challenging moment for many travelers," said Geraghty in the statement. "Our focus is on stepping up in the near term by adding service, maintaining connectivity and keeping fares competitive, so customers can continue to travel with confidence." JetBlue said it will continue to adjust capacity based on demand. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The airline is also offering support to Spirit employees, extending travel privileges for pilots and flight attendants trying to return home and offering interview opportunities for open roles. Travel experts are warning that the loss of Spirit Airlines could have ripple effects across airfare pricing nationwide, Fox News Digital previously reported. Lee Abbamonte, a New York-based travel expert, said Spirit "almost singlehandedly kept pricing competitive in many markets," adding that its absence could reduce pressure on other carriers to keep fares low. "Without Spirit, there’s no reason for airfare to ever come down," Abbamonte told Fox News Digital, noting the shift could mean fewer options and higher baseline prices for budget travelers. Andrea Margolis of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2e1fa200899a00e76817 Hegseth shoots down Iran 'kamikaze dolphins' — leaves US question open te 2026-05-05T17:51:27.801Z Hegseth shoots down Iran 'kamikaze dolphins' — leaves US question open War Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Iran does not have so-called "kamikaze dolphins" — dismissing an unusual claim that emerged from recent reporting on Iran’s potential tactics in the Strait of Hormuz. "I can’t confirm or deny whether we have kamikaze dolphins, but I can confirm they don’t," Hegseth said during a Pentagon briefing Tuesday.  The question stems from a Wall Street Journal report that said Iranian officials have at least discussed reviving a Cold War-era program involving trained dolphins capable of carrying mines toward enemy ships. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine appeared unfamiliar with the claim, reacting with a laugh when asked about it.  IRAN HOLDS WORLD ENERGY HOSTAGE WITH 'NIGHTMARE' STRAIT OF HORMUZ SEA MINES, FORMER CENTCOM OFFICIAL WARNS "I haven't heard the kamikaze dolphin thing. It's like sharks with laser beams, right?" he said, referencing the fictional weapon from the "Austin Powers" films. U.S. military dolphins have been used in combat before — but not as weapons. During the Iraq War, Navy-trained dolphins were deployed to the Persian Gulf to help clear mines from the port of Umm Qasr, using their natural sonar to locate and mark underwater explosives so divers could neutralize them. The U.S. Navy has long trained marine mammals for missions such as detecting underwater mines and tracking divers, and Soviet programs during the Cold War experimented with more offensive uses. Iran reportedly acquired dolphins from a former Soviet program in 2000, though there is no confirmed evidence such capabilities are active today. Military dolphins are trained to detect and mark threats, not strike them — and unlike guided weapons, they cannot be directed in real time once deployed. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most heavily trafficked maritime chokepoints, would make such a tactic especially difficult to execute, given the volume of commercial and military traffic moving through the narrow passage. The speculation comes amid heightened tensions in the region, where Iran has historically relied on asymmetric tactics such as naval mines, drones and fast-attack boats to threaten shipping. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2df7a200899a00e7680b G.O.P. Proposes $1 Billion in Immigration Bill for Trump’s Ballroom Project te 2026-05-05T17:50:47.791Z G.O.P. Proposes $1 Billion in Immigration Bill for Trump’s Ballroom Project The money would go toward security improvements as part of an East Wing construction project, including a new ballroom that President Trump has said would be built with private dollars. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2de2a200899a00e767ef Pennsylvania sues Character.AI after a chatbot allegedly posed as a doctor te 2026-05-05T17:50:26.533Z Pennsylvania sues Character.AI after a chatbot allegedly posed as a doctor According to Pennsylvania's filing, a Character AI chatbot presented itself as a licensed psychiatrist during a state investigation, and also fabricated a serial number for its state medical license. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2befa200899a00e767a9 DOJ sues Denver over ban on ‘assault weapons’ te 2026-05-05T17:42:07.705Z DOJ sues Denver over ban on ‘assault weapons’ The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado, "alleging that the City unconstitutionally bans certain constitutionally protected semi-automatic rifles." "These laws unconstitutionally infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms in common use for lawful purposes," the Justice Department said in a statement.  This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2bdba200899a00e767a0 Jon Rahm reaches agreement with DP World Tour, triggering major speculation about a LIV Golf exit te 2026-05-05T17:41:47.919Z Jon Rahm reaches agreement with DP World Tour, triggering major speculation about a LIV Golf exit It cost him, literally, but Jon Rahm has reached an agreement with the DP World Tour that will allow the two-time major champion to compete on the European golf circuit this season. In March, this was an outcome that felt quite distant, with the Spaniard claiming that the DP World Tour was "extorting players" who wanted to play on the circuit and return from LIV. With the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) pulling its funding of LIV, that undoubtedly changed the perspective for both Rahm and the execs of the tour. "There's no longer a standoff. We were able to reach an agreement. There was some concessions on both sides. I offered some; they extended an olive branch," Rahm said, when asked about the standoff with the DP World Tour ahead of this week's LIV event in Virginia. "Obviously, we've reached an agreement. That will not be a stress anymore." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The DP World Tour released a statement on Tuesday confirming the news of its agreement with Rahm, noting it included "payments of all outstanding fines accrued from 2024 to date." While exact details of the agreement may never be disclosed in full, it appears to be a similar deal that eight other LIV golfers agreed to back in February to regain access to playing in DP World Tour events. It is believed that Rahm accrued fines of up to $3 million for playing conflicting events on LIV after signing on with the league ahead of the 2024 campaign. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! This now leads us to the question of what this agreement means for Rahm's future with LIV Golf, with the circuit's future beyond 2026 entirely up in the air. When asked about where things stand in terms of his future with LIV, Rahm alluded to his lengthy contract, but chose to use an interesting phrase. "As of right now, I have several years on my contract left, and I'm pretty sure they did a pretty good job when they drafted that," Rahm explained. "So I don't see many ways out, and as of right now, I'm not really thinking about it since we still have a season to play and majors to compete for. So it's not something I want to think about just yet." Admitting that you "don't see many ways out" of your multi-year contract with LIV's future past this current season being nothing but an enormous question mark, likely wasn't the vote of confidence LIV CEO Scott O'Neil was looking for. Rahm coming to terms with the DP World Tour certainly feels like him cracking the door open for a potential LIV exit. That exit would be made easier if LIV doesn't exist in the new year, but for now, he is under contract with an entity that has reportedly paid him well over $100 million. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2bc8a200899a00e76797 Rubio’s Trump admin juggling act grows as meme-worthy role list becomes reality te 2026-05-05T17:41:28.273Z Rubio’s Trump admin juggling act grows as meme-worthy role list becomes reality Secretary of State Marco Rubio has become one of the Trump administration’s most visible multitaskers, racking up a string of additional titles that have fueled viral memes, and on Tuesday, he is set to add another spotlight role when he takes the podium of the White House press briefing.  "As an invaluable member of President Trump’s national security team, Secretary Rubio will provide an update on the humanitarian successes of Project Freedom and other foreign policy priorities," White House Principal deputy press secretary Anna Kelly told Fox News Digital. Tuesday’s press briefing will mark the first since press secretary Karoline Leavitt took maternity leave at the end of April ahead of the birth of her second child.  MARCO RUBIO SPOTTED BEHIND DJ BOOTH AT FAMILY WEDDING AS SOCIAL MEDIA REACTS TO VIRAL CLIP While Leavitt is on maternity leave, the White House is planning to have a rotation of Trump admin officials take the podium, such as Vice President JD Vance and even Trump himself. The Secretary has been a robust figure in the Trump administration, holding multiple public-facing official and unofficial titles that have led to a parade of memes on social media.  For example, Rubio was named U.S. Administration for International Development (USAID) acting administrator shortly after being sworn in at the State Department. He was also tapped to serve as the acting archivist of the United States for roughly a year, recently handing off the post in February. SECRETARY OF STATE RUBIO CONFIRMS BECOMING ACTING USAID CHIEF Rubio does still serve as the interim national security advisor, a role he has held since May after the departure of Michael Waltz.    Rubio has taken social media by storm, as critics and allies of the administration share viral memes showing doctored photos of Rubio sitting in the Oval Office wearing various outfits to fit a new job role he could pick up, such as a Spirit Airlines pilot, a White House beekeeper or a Kentucky Derby jockey.  DAN GAINOR: FROM SECRETARY OF STATE TO SECRETARY OF MEMES, RUBIO WINS OVER MAGA Over the weekend, Rubio went viral for a video of him stepping behind a DJ booth at a family wedding and hyping up the crowd. The video, posted by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino on X, shows Rubio wearing headphones and standing behind a DJ setup, leaning over the controls as music plays and guests dance nearby. At several points, he pumped his fist, nodded along to the beat and appeared to cue up the next track, drawing cheers from people gathered around the booth. Fox News Digital’s Emma Colton, Alex Schemmel, and Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2ba0a200899a00e7678c The Cheap Guided Rockets U.S. Forces Use Against Iranian Drones te 2026-05-05T17:40:48.772Z The Cheap Guided Rockets U.S. Forces Use Against Iranian Drones Called the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, it adds laser guidance to a weapon first used in the Korean War. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2b86a200899a00e7676d 'Love on the Spectrum' star, autism author headline Loft Cinema panel te 2026-05-05T17:40:22.324Z 'Love on the Spectrum' star, autism author headline Loft Cinema panel Two prominent autism advocates appeared at The Loft Cinema in Tucson last week for a sold out screening of "The Reason I Jump," speaking to an audience that included autistic people and their families about representation, employment and the future of neurodiversity advocacy. Panelists included animator and entrepreneur Dani Bowman and author John Elder Robison. The event was moderated by Loft Cinema Program Director Jeff Yanc. The screening, co-presented by Intermountain Centers for Human Development and The Loft Cinema, took place April 30 as part of World Autism Month. Intermountain Centers is a Tucson-based nonprofit that provides behavioral health, autism, foster care, and other human services to thousands of Arizonans each year. "The Reason I Jump," a 2021 Sundance award-winning documentary directed by Jerry Rothwell and based on Naoki Higashida's bestselling memoir, follows the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world, with Higashida's words as a guide to his inner life. Bowman, who stars in the Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum" and founded Danimation, an animation training program for people on the autism spectrum, joined Robison for what both described as their first reunion since meeting more than a decade ago through an Autism Speaks committee when Bowman was around 14. Robison, currently neurodiversity scholar in residence at the College of William and Mary, told the audience that the two represent different generations of autism awareness. The Loft Cinema marquee announces the April 30 screening of "The Reason I Jump" during World Autism Month. Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. He was not diagnosed until adulthood, when a therapist handed him a copy of Tony Attwood's "Asperger Syndrome" with dozens of Post-it notes marking passages. Bowman was diagnosed at five or six but said she didn't understand what it meant until age 11 or 12, when an aunt explained it to her using the children's book "Dear Charlie." "Autism is just a different way of thinking," Bowman said, paraphrasing her aunt's words. "It's just a different part of me, like having brown hair or hazel eyes." Bowman described Danimation's work helping people on the autism spectrum turn animation skills into careers through one-on-one instruction and summer camps. The organization has produced seven training modules for Stanford Medicine's Neurodiversity Project and has held workshops in the United Kingdom. She said 89% of adults with disabilities are unemployed or underemployed, citing federal labor statistics. "We don't just wait for the opportunity to happen," she said. "We just go for it." Dani Bowman photographs her on-screen photo at The Loft Cinema before the April 30 screening of "The Reason I Jump." Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. Robison, who operates an automotive restoration and service complex in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves as vice chairman of the Eastern States Exposition, the fourth-largest state fair in North America, made a similar point about how neurodivergent employees fit into his organizations. "They're not there because they're neurodivergent," he said. "They're there because they are good, valuable members of our team." Robison also addressed non-speaking autistic people as what he called "the next frontier" in advocacy. He told the audience that earlier in the day a non-speaking autistic man from Tucson had come to his hotel to meet him and communicated using a letter board. "There is no biological difference between him and me or you," Robison said. "It's only by the grace of God that I can speak and he can't." On the question of representation, Bowman pointed to "Love on the Spectrum" as a model, and contrasted it with fictional autistic characters like Sheldon Cooper from "The Big Bang Theory" and the title character of "Rain Man," neither of whom was portrayed by an autistic actor. "Authentic representation happens when you include people on the autism spectrum in front of and behind the camera," she said. Henry Andrade, Dani Bowman and John Elder Robison pose for a photo after their April 30 panel at The Loft Cinema for a World Autism Month screening of "The Reason I Jump." Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. Robison drew a parallel to broader civil rights principles. "If you want to know what life is like for autistic people, you ask an autistic person," he said. "Nothing about us, without us." Both said they hope the event continues a conversation that extends well beyond the screening. Bowman is hoping to eventually open a brick-and-mortar location for Danimation and to produce an animated feature film. Robison said his focus will remain on elevating non-speaking autistic people within the advocacy community. When asked about a possible fifth season of "Love on the Spectrum," Bowman smiled but declined to confirm anything. "It's a work in progress," she said. "I can't tell you anything yet." Caitlin Schmidt is Editor and Publisher of Tucson Spotlight. Contact her at caitlin@tucsonspotlight.org. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa296ba200899a00e7671f If you break into a home without any clothes on, have some respect don't then lie on the couch and smoke crack te 2026-05-05T17:31:23.040Z If you break into a home without any clothes on, have some respect don't then lie on the couch and smoke crack We used to have a proper society. That's unfortunately a thing of the past. Will we ever regain what we've lost? It's hard to say, but the odds of that happening anytime soon aren’t looking great. Look no further than a break-in over the weekend in Boston. The intruder entered the home and, instead of what we used to call a standard breaking and entering, this guy made himself at home. He didn’t appear to be there to steal anything of value. He wasn’t there to pull off an armed robbery or any other crimes we've become accustomed to when someone enters a home uninvited. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The man police have identified as Jainel Roman, 28, of Boston was in the Beacon Hill residence apparently to make himself at home. The resident told police that he woke up around 8 a.m. Saturday and went downstairs. Pretty typical stuff for a Saturday morning except for the fact that there was a naked man on the couch in the living room "smoking what appeared to be a crack pipe," a report from the Boston Police Department stated. He turned around, went back upstairs and left the naked intruder on his couch. He secured his kids, then called 911. When the officers arrived, they found Roman, still naked, sitting on the toilet in a second-floor bathroom. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE See what I mean. The utter disrespect shown here is insane. If you're going to break in, you can't then make yourself at home. That's beyond any sort of proper criminal etiquette. The kids were home. They don’t need their Saturday morning ruined by a naked stranger on the couch smoking what appears to be a crack pipe and they certainly don't need that guy clogging up their second-floor toilet either. Police say that Roman was transported to the Nashua Street Jail for booking and that they expect him to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court for the following charges: •Breaking and entering in the daytime for a felony, person in fear •Vandalize property •Lewdness, open and gross Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2957a200899a00e76716 Texas man accused of killing pregnant wife allegedly cuts off ankle monitor and flees to Italy te 2026-05-05T17:31:03.095Z Texas man accused of killing pregnant wife allegedly cuts off ankle monitor and flees to Italy A Texas man facing charges for allegedly killing his pregnant wife has reportedly cut off his ankle monitor and fled abroad.  Lee Mongerson Gilley, 39, is accused of murdering his wife, Christa Bauer Gilley, and the couple’s unborn child in Houston in 2024, according to KPRC.  Gilley was set to appear in court Tuesday, but instead flew from Texas to Canada, and finally Italy, where he told authorities he was seeking asylum after being "wrongfully prosecuted" and is fearful of receiving the death penalty, his attorney told the outlet.  "I’m concerned that the prosecution will try to say that it’s evidence of consciousness of guilt that he’s running from it, but I think he’s just scared," defense attorney Dick DeGuerin reportedly said. NAVY RESERVIST ON ACTIVE DUTY ACCUSED OF MURDERING WIFE BELIEVED TO HAVE FLED TO HONG KONG Gilley, whose murder trial was set to begin later this month, is reportedly in the custody of Italian authorities. His ankle monitor alerted authorities it had been tampered with on Friday, according to the outlet.  DeGuerin told the outlet that before Gilley can be returned to Texas, the state must certify to Italy that he is not eligible for the death penalty — which the prosecution is not seeking in his case. SEND US A TIP HERE Gilley is accused of killing his wife, Christa, and their unborn baby by "applying pressure to [her] neck and upper back" on Oct. 7, 2024, according to charging documents obtained by People. HUSBAND CHARGED IN PREGNANT PHYSICAL THERAPIST WIFE'S MURDER AFTER GIVING POLICE A DIFFERENT STORY Prosecutors reportedly allege Gilley initially claimed Christa, who was nine months pregnant, had overdosed and that he had tried to save her with CPR, but a medical examiner later pointed to evidence of strangulation and ruled her death a homicide. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST After he was arrested days later, Gilley allegedly admitted his wife was not a drug user or suicidal, and that the couple had been arguing before her death, KPRC reported.  In 2025, while out on bond, prosecutors reportedly allege Gilley and an unnamed woman, whom he had an affair with in 2023, devised a scheme to flee to Mexico and other countries, according to the outlet. MISSING FATHER OF 3 MAY HAVE FAKED HIS OWN DEATH AND FLED TO 'SOMEPLACE IN EUROPE': OFFICIALS "The Defendant also inquired as to whether she knew of a Mexican identity he could acquire to facilitate his departure from the country," the document said. Gilley also allegedly "provided a detailed plan" to remove his GPS monitor and perform a sham marriage to obtain a new identity, prosecutors reportedly said. Authorities are working to extradite Gilley back to the country, according to KPRC.  Gilley’s defense attorney and the Harris County District Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2943a200899a00e7670d Kansas City church moves services underground to shield illegal immigrants from ICE enforcement te 2026-05-05T17:30:43.663Z Kansas City church moves services underground to shield illegal immigrants from ICE enforcement A Kansas City, Kansas, church has moved its services underground in order to protect illegal immigrants from federal immigration enforcement, according to a new report. "It is ironic and shameful, is it not, that the safe spaces we call sanctuaries are no longer safe spaces," Rick Behrens, senior pastor at Grandview Park Presbyterian Church, told the Kansas Reflector. "Because we are under attack from our own government."  According to the Reflector, services will now be held in a church basement. The story continued, saying that Behrens "moved services to the locked basement in response to the administration’s decision to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to enter churches." In January 2025, the Trump administration rescinded a Biden-era policy that restricted immigration enforcement actions in or near houses of worship, schools, hospitals and other protected areas. At the time, a DHS spokesperson said the move would empower law enforcement and stop criminals from "being able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest." In addition to moving services, the church has also become a training hub for community activists, according to the report, teaching volunteers how to "spot immigration enforcement officers, accompany immigrants, and monitor the courts." SAN DIEGO SCHOOL DISTRICT BEEFS UP SECURITY, PROVIDE SCRIPTS TO KEEP ICE AWAY: REPORT Behrens was among several faith leaders and immigration activists who spoke at an interfaith prayer vigil last week, encouraging larger churches to take action as Kansas City prepares to host six matches during the FIFA World Cup this summer. Other community leaders have also taken steps in anticipation of possible ICE raids. Jess Ferrell, executive director of the Center of Grace community center, explained she organized a group of volunteers to accompany 48 children back to their homes after she said she received an anonymous tip that ICE agents would conduct a raid at the church’s parent pickup one day. "We realized we do not have a way to safely get (the kids) off our property home with their parents, who are at work, because armed agents might show up and try to kidnap their parents in front of them, using children as bait," Ferrell told the Reflector. POLL FINDS SHARP RISE IN YOUNG MEN CALLING RELIGION 'VERY IMPORTANT' Jacob Poindexter, senior minister at Wichita United Church of Christ, framed the situation as a moral choice between supporting immigrants and opposing federal immigration enforcement. "Which side are you going to be on? Which side are we going to take a risk for?" he asked. "Because you’re taking a risk, no matter which side you choose. If you do nothing, you are taking a risk. If you do something, at least it’s a worthwhile risk." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE In January, plans to build an ICE detention center in Kansas City were halted after the Kansas City Council passed a five-year ban on permits for non-municipal detention centers, following community backlash, according to KCUR. DHS did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2701a200899a00e766c6 Crypto prices for May 5, 2026 te 2026-05-05T17:21:05.540Z Crypto prices for May 5, 2026 Prices as of 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 6: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa26d5a200899a00e76682 American Academy of Arts & Sciences welcomes two U of A Regents Professors te 2026-05-05T17:20:21.320Z American Academy of Arts & Sciences welcomes two U of A Regents Professors American Academy of Arts & Sciences welcomes two U of A Regents Professors lburtchbuus Tue, 5 May 2026 - 09:07 American Academy of Arts & Sciences welcomes two U of A Regents Professors Today A pair of University of Arizona anthropologis Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa24cea200899a00e76631 Trapped cruise ship passenger shares update on cleanliness of ship amid deadly hantavirus outbreak te 2026-05-05T17:11:42.321Z Trapped cruise ship passenger shares update on cleanliness of ship amid deadly hantavirus outbreak A trapped cruise ship passenger is sharing an updated statement amid a hantavirus outbreak. Jake Rosmarin, a travel blogger from Boston, is aboard the Dutch vessel M/V Hondius, which was on a weeks-long polar cruise from Argentina to Antarctica and several isolated islands in the South Atlantic when the deadly outbreak began. In a tearful video shared to Instagram on Monday, Rosmarin said, "All we want right now is to feel safe, to have clarity and to get home." CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER DESCRIBES UNCERTAINTY AFTER 3 DEATHS AMID HANTAVIRUS PROBE On Tuesday, Rosmarin shared an updated statement with Fox News Digital. "Other than the two ill passengers that have already been referenced in the media, everyone else onboard is doing well and remains in good spirits," Rosmarin said. "We are hopeful that this situation will be resolved soon." Rosmarin praised the crew of Oceanwide Expeditions’ "best efforts" to keep passengers "safe, informed and as comfortable as possible during this time." The passenger also pointed out that the M/V Hondius is not a traditional cruise ship, but an expedition vessel. CLEANEST CRUISE LINES REVEALED AFTER CDC SURPRISE SANITATION INSPECTIONS "These ships operate with strict protocols and a strong emphasis on cleanliness, especially given the remote and environmentally sensitive regions they visit, which require high levels of biosecurity," he said. "The vessel is maintained to a very high standard, and suggestions that it is unclean are not accurate." Rosmarin also detailed the safety measures in place on the ship, including social distancing and masking. "Passengers also have the option to have meals delivered directly to their cabins," he said. "Access to the outer decks is permitted for fresh air, while gathering in indoor common areas such as the lounge is currently restricted." "We continue to be well cared for, and additional medical provisions and supplies have been brought onboard." Rosmarin said he remains hopeful that the situation will be resolved soon.  The ship originally departed from Argentina on April 1. The first illness and death occurred on April 11, and the ship reached Saint Helena on April 22 with the first victim onboard. Hantaviruses include a group of viruses primarily carried by rodents that can cause severe respiratory or renal diseases in humans. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER There have now been a total of seven cases reported (two confirmed and five suspected), and three deaths among passengers, the World Health Organization confirmed. Two crew members are currently ill and one passenger was evacuated to intensive care in South Africa, according to reports. WHO said the agency is still investigating the outbreak as the ship remains off the coast of Cape Verde, noting that human-to-human transmission is uncommon and that there is not a high risk to the wider ‌public. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We do believe that there may be some human-to-human transmission that's happening among the really close ​contacts, the husband and wife, people who have shared cabins," Maria Van Kerkhove, the director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention at the WHO, told reporters in Geneva. Fox News Digital reached out to the cruise ship company requesting comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa24baa200899a00e76628 Busch Stadium stabbing leaves contractor dead after altercation during overnight cleanup, police say te 2026-05-05T17:11:22.884Z Busch Stadium stabbing leaves contractor dead after altercation during overnight cleanup, police say One person is dead after an early Monday morning stabbing at Busch Stadium during an altercation between two third-party contractors who were reportedly cleaning up after Sunday's Dodgers-Cardinals game. According to St. Louis police, just after 2:40 a.m., they were dispatched to a call for a "cutting" incident at the ballpark. Upon arriving on the scene, cops found Arrin Jones, 27 of Riverview, Missouri, had been fatally wounded. The 65-year-old male remained at the scene after the stabbing, police reported. The Cardinals are calling this an "isolated altercation." St. Louis police spokesman Mitch McCoy said this incident "could have happened anywhere, but what happened tonight was a dispute between two people. Unfortunately, it happened at a treasured St. Louis staple." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The Cardinals released the following statement on the incident: "We are aware of an isolated altercation that occurred between two on-site contracted individuals during the overnight hours on Monday morning. St. Louis Metropolitan Police were dispatched to investigate and our security team is cooperating with the department in its investigation. "The safety and security of our fans, guests and employees remains our highest priority and we are confident our stadium security measures were in no way compromised last night. "Any additional inquiries into this incident and investigation should be directed to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa24a7a200899a00e7661f Ex-Army sergeant recalls creature sighting that changed life after new Bigfoot reports in Ohio te 2026-05-05T17:11:03.307Z Ex-Army sergeant recalls creature sighting that changed life after new Bigfoot reports in Ohio A retired U.S. Army sergeant is recalling his face-to-face encounter with alleged nine-foot-tall creatures during a military exercise, warning that the massive beings are lurking in the American heartland as new sightings emerge in Ohio. Todd Neiss, a longtime skeptic who used to dismiss Bigfoot as an urban legend, is now the head of the American Primate Conservancy. He joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss the encounter that shattered his skepticism and changed the course of his life. "All that changed for me in 1993 while conducting a military exercise in the Oregon Coast Range," Neiss said Tuesday. "Those 25 seconds changed the entire course of my life." He explained that he and three other soldiers were conducting an exercise involving high explosives when they came upon three of the alleged creatures, which he said were observing their movements. SIX REPORTED BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS IN NORTHEAST OHIO WITHIN FOUR DAYS SPARK CRYPTID 'FLAP' SPECULATION "Their silhouette was completely disproportionate in terms of the arm length and even the length of the legs as it pertains to a human torso," Neiss said. "The ones I saw range between seven to nine feet in height. They do tend to have a more human-like face, but obviously just hair-covered, very large, very athletic," he added. While many associate the creature with the Pacific Northwest, Neiss said Ohio is a major area for reported activity and ranks fourth in the nation for sightings.  Earlier this year, investigators with the Ohio Squatch Project investigated eight sightings reported in March, with assistance from the Bigfoot Society. ALIEN CHASERS OFFER HINTS IN DECADES-LONG QUEST TO SOLVE 'LONGEST RUNNING MURDER MYSTERY' On Sunday, FOX 8 reported that witnesses found what they described as "new evidence," including tracks and audio of unexplained howls. Mike Miller, co-founder of the Ohio Night Stalkers Bigfoot Research Group, said a difficult winter may have pushed the alleged creatures into more populated areas, or that they were rearing their young. MASSIVE GRIZZLY BEAR AND WOLF CAUGHT ON CAMERA DEMOLISHING DEAD ANIMAL Neiss' investigations have taken him on long-term expeditions in Northern California, Arizona, Alaska and the Cascade and Blue Mountain ranges. When asked why technology hasn’t confirmed the species, Neiss said it comes down to simple math and luck. He said even with large numbers of cameras, capturing evidence would be difficult due to the species’ rarity. "They're just a very rare species," Neiss said. "It’s just the odds of getting one to fall just right through that particular picture zone. It's very, very difficult." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa247ea200899a00e76601 OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant, a new default model for ChatGPT te 2026-05-05T17:10:22.735Z OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant, a new default model for ChatGPT The new GPT-5.5 Instant model will replace GPT-3.5 Instant as the default model for ChatGPT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2258a200899a00e764ce 16-year-old boy arrested after deadly crash in Tucson te 2026-05-05T17:01:12.151Z 16-year-old boy arrested after deadly crash in Tucson Speeding was identified as a major contributing factor to the fatal collision. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa223ea200899a00e7649a Blue Jays vs Rays betting preview: Why Tampa Bay at -130 is the play despite Kevin Gausman on the mound te 2026-05-05T17:00:46.736Z Blue Jays vs Rays betting preview: Why Tampa Bay at -130 is the play despite Kevin Gausman on the mound It hasn't been a great stretch of baseball for me over the past few days. Sometimes the looks are correct, but the outcomes are wrong. Sure, it is easy to say the look is wrong if you have a losing ticket, and there is a lot of truth. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies won the first five innings 1-0. I expected Aaron Nola to be worse, but he pitched well, so my play on the Miami Marlins was a loss, but it wasn't a terrible look. Today, I hope we can get back on track with the Toronto Blue Jays taking on the Tampa Bay Rays. The Blue Jays were inches, minutes, outs, whatever descriptor you wanted to use, away from winning the World Series last year. This season, they look like they will struggle to even make the playoffs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM They are currently three games under .500, which is a rough look considering they are in one of the toughest divisions in baseball. Is it a World Series hangover, or is it something worse for the team? The pitching staff looks a bit rough, throwing to a 4.27 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. One of their better starters is taking the hill tonight as the Rays turn to Kevin Gausman. For the year, Gausman is 2-2 with a 3.10 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP. He has made three road starts this season, with just one of them being a quality outing. He has allowed nine earned runs over 16.2 innings. The Rays have been very strong against the Blue Jays right-hander in the past. In 74 at-bats against Gausman, they are hitting .351. They only have four extra-base hits against him, though. Tampa Bay is one of those teams that finds ways to win no matter who is on their roster. I have to say that I'm a bit shocked at how great the team is looking through the beginning portion of the year. They are 22-12 with one of the best records in baseball. At home, they are 12-4, looking like one of the most dominant teams in the sport. As a team, they are hitting .253, and the pitching staff is throwing to a 3.67 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Looking to position them for yet another win is Drew Rasmussen. For the season, the righty is 2-1 with a 2.64 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP. He has made two home starts this year and has gone six innings in both of them. He has allowed a total of six hits, one walk and one earned run over those 12 innings. Blue Jays hitters haven't been great against him, hitting just .200 overall, but they do have five extra-base hits of their 12 hits. That signifies that when they do make contact, they hit the ball hard. There are a few things that stand out to me here. First, I think the Rays have the upper hand in this game and should grab the win. With a line of -130 for the Rays, I think we still have value, and I'm going to take them to win. Rasmussen has been very strong. Gausman is keeping this line closer, but the Blue Jays have been awful on the road, and the Rays have been strong at home. One other play worth putting a little bit of money on is a prop. Yandy Diaz has been excellent against Gausman. While he doesn't have a ton of extra-base hits against him, he does have a .583 average against him in 12 at-bats. I like him to get 2+ total bases at +120. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa2009a200899a00e76437 Cameron Young's Trump comments after PGA Tour victory were non-political, which is what most of us want te 2026-05-05T16:51:21.321Z Cameron Young's Trump comments after PGA Tour victory were non-political, which is what most of us want If there is one certainty in today's world, it is that if something can be made political, it will be made political. No matter the circumstances, the tone, or how basic a comment may be, the person and the words they choose to say are tossed into the political blender and either accepted or rejected by the masses on either side of the aisle. This even applies to entirely mundane and normal comments professional athletes make minutes after they accomplish something, and Cameron Young's answer to a question following his win at the Cadillac Championship is just the latest example. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE With the PGA Tour signature event being contested at Trump National Doral, the politicization of the tournament was inevitable. The Tour has a long history of holding a tournament at Doral, but 2026 marked its return to the Blue Monster course for the first time in a decade. MAN ARRESTED AT TRUMP NATIONAL DORAL GOLF CLUB AFTER ALLEGEDLY MAKING PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH SECRET SERVICE President Donald Trump, who purchased the property in 2012, was on site to see Young close out his six-shot victory. The two shared a very brief moment together, which Young was understandably asked about during his post-victory news conference. "He was just very complimentary, the way that he – you know, I’ve been fortunate to meet him before, and that’s especially with us golfers, it’s something he loves, and I think appreciates how good everybody is on the PGA Tour," Young said of the president. "So really just hugely complementary, and I, of course, thanked him for hosting us and that was about it." But Young wasn't done. "It’s very unique," the three-time winner on the Tour continued. "He’s nothing if not a very, very interesting man. He’s very powerful, and it’s an honor to get to play in front of him. Hugely grateful to him and his family and his organization that has these beautiful properties and allows us to come and play great golf tournaments on them. This is a special place and great championship golf course, I’m thankful to have it back in the schedule." Nothing, outside of Young voicing basic respect for the position of president, is political about his answer. The President of the United States is very powerful, and any respectful American would agree that getting to play in front of the president is an honor. Yet, Young's words were interpreted and then shared across social media with a desired political connotation, exactly as you would predict them to be. THE YEAR OF THE GREAT AMERICAN CAM YOUNG IS HERE, TRUMP DORAL IS A SNOOZE, AND NELLY KORDA ASSERTS DOMINANCE Trump supporters took Young's comments and saw them as a ringing endorsement while handing him the unofficial title of the MAGA golfer. On the opposite side, you had the Trump critics calling out Young for saying something that could be perceived as a compliment to the president and the country as a whole. I myself even got a heavy dose from both sides after sharing a very much tongue-in-cheek post on X about how 'Cameron Young is America.' The truth of the matter is that we do not know anything at all about Young's political beliefs, and that's not a bad thing. People will make assumptions about where lands on the political spectrum given that he is a Catholic who enjoys spending time with his family. Putting Young into a political box based solely on his comments following his win at Trump National is jumping to a woefully under-informed conclusion and just another example of playing the everything-is-political game most are incredibly tired of. Maybe the most important point involving Young's comments and the reaction to them is that this is exactly how it should be. Or at the very least, how the majority of folks want it to be. The typical person, the typical sports fan, does not care about an athlete's politics. It may not seem like the case given that, as noted earlier, everything that can be politicized is politicized these days. That still doesn't mean that everyday person cares. While plenty of high-profile athletes have voluntarily done cannonballs into political conversations or jumped in with their opinions on certain political topics, that is not what happened here. All Cameron Young did was share that President Trump is a supporter of the sport he plays for a living, voice respect for the United States and the position of the president, and thanked the host of the tournament he won. Young may not see or hear too much appreciation for his non-political comments as both sides fight to define what he really meant, but he handled the unique situation perfectly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1ff5a200899a00e7642e German officials warn Islamist, far-left rhetoric driving spike in antisemitic attacks te 2026-05-05T16:51:01.643Z German officials warn Islamist, far-left rhetoric driving spike in antisemitic attacks Germany is facing a sharp rise in antisemitism, with officials warning that Islamist and left-wing extremist networks are exploiting the war in the Middle East to spread anti-Jewish rhetoric, mobilize supporters and contribute to harassment and violence against Jewish communities. These groups are using the Israel–Hamas war and broader regional tensions as a pretext to amplify antisemitic narratives, according to a study by the Hessian State Office for the Protection of the Constitution, which includes accusations of "genocide" in Gaza and portrayals of Israel as a colonial state, language authorities say is increasingly being used to justify hostility and, in some cases, violence against Jews. German Interior Minister Roman Poseck warned that the trend is escalating. CALLS FOR US TO DO MORE AS ANTISEMITIC ACTS SKYROCKET IN EUROPE: 'ENORMOUSLY PAINFUL' "Antisemitism is one of the greatest threats to our social cohesion — especially from Islamism and the left-wing extremist spectrum," Poseck said in a statement. The developments are raising broader concerns beyond Germany, as officials and Jewish leaders warn that similar patterns of antisemitic rhetoric tied to Middle East conflicts are emerging across Western democracies, including the United States. With Germany long seen as a bellwether due to its history and legal framework around hate speech, the findings are being viewed as a warning sign of how extremist narratives can move from the fringes into mainstream discourse. Poseck, who commissioned the report of the Hessian State Office for the Protection of the Constitution, warned of a deteriorating social climate, saying that "antisemitic sentiments are becoming increasingly intolerable, even in public spaces."  "I am deeply ashamed of what Jews in Germany have to endure 80 years after the end of the Second World War," he continued. "We Germans, in particular, bear a lasting responsibility never to forget what happened." US ALLY WARNS ANOTHER ANTISEMITIC ATTACK IS HIGHLY LIKELY IN NEXT 6 MONTHS Forty-six of 102 Jewish communities surveyed in Germany reported antisemitic incidents, highlighting the growing scale of the threat, a new nationwide report by the Central Council of Jews in Germany found.  Among the most common incidents identified in the Central Council survey were verbal abuse, threatening phone calls, vandalism and antisemitic graffiti. Sixty-eight percent of respondents said they feel less safe living in Germany since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. "Following the explosive rise in antisemitism after Oct. 7, a ‘new normal’ has emerged," Central Council President Josef Schuster said in the press statement. "A situation in which Jewish communities require constant protection and antisemitism has become normalized as part of the public sphere." The report also found that broader geopolitical developments continue to directly impact Jewish communities in Germany. Sixty-two percent of respondents said their sense of insecurity worsened following the recent war involving Iran, while two-thirds said a Gaza ceasefire did not improve their safety. RECORD ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS IN CANADA FUEL CRITICISM OF CARNEY GOVERNMENT RESPONSE Jewish leaders say the consequences are being felt in daily life. Many Jews are increasingly avoiding visible signs of their identity, such as wearing a Star of David or a kippah, or Jewish skullcap, amid fears of harassment. In some cases, communities have canceled events due to security concerns. At the same time, the report highlights a sharp decline in perceived societal support. Only 35% of communities said they feel solidarity from broader civil society, down from 62% in 2023. Officials say the normalization of such rhetoric is shifting the boundaries of acceptable public discourse. The findings underscore growing concern that antisemitism, once seen as confined to the margins, is becoming more visible in public life, leaving Jewish communities feeling increasingly isolated and under threat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1fe2a200899a00e76425 Zach Galifianakis reveals he nearly scrapped 2016 Hillary Clinton interview after campaign's no emails demand te 2026-05-05T16:50:42.182Z Zach Galifianakis reveals he nearly scrapped 2016 Hillary Clinton interview after campaign's no emails demand Comedian and actor Zach Galifianakis revealed that he nearly scrapped his 2016 interview with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was running for president at the time against Donald Trump, because her team tried to tell the comedian he couldn't bring up her email controversy. Galifianakis spoke with comedian Conan O'Brien on his show, "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend," during which they both argued that comedy has to come first in interviews with politicians, including sitting presidents. Galifianakis said some podcasters have the president on now just to "suck up to him," and said it was their job to make their subjects uncomfortable. "I’m more interested in the comedy first, and whatever their motive is, fine," Galifianakis said. "But the comedy has to come first. I remember when I interviewed Hillary Clinton and I could tell she didn't want to be there. And I totally get that. I get it." "But before we had set that whole thing up, they wrote back, 'Well, you can't bring up those emails,'" he continued. "And I go, 'Well, we don't have to do the interview … That's fine. We won't do it.'" LIBERAL COMIC WHO HELPED POPULARIZE PODCASTING EXPLAINS WHY HE TURNED DOWN HILLARY CLINTON INTERVIEW The comedian said that Clinton's team then told him they would do the interview without the precondition.  "When you tell powerful people, no, it's crazy," Galifianakis said. "They were like, 'OK, we'll do it.' Well, you can ask, because it's not that important to me to do it the way they want to do it. You have to, if you're going to come in a comedy, you got to, the way we want to do it," Galifianakis said. Clinton's team did not immediately return a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Galifianakis sat down with Clinton on his show "Between Two Ferns" in September 2016. He also did a show with former President Barack Obama. KIMMEL CALLS MELANIA TRUMP AN ‘EXPECTANT WIDOW’ BEFORE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS’ DINNER SHOOTING The comedian said in 2016 that he wouldn't have Trump on the show shortly after his Clinton interview, saying at the time, "I wouldn't have somebody on that's so mentally challenged." "I feel like I'd be taking advantage of him. And you can print that," he added. O'Brien and Galifianakis both argued that Trump would do well to let himself be "the butt of the joke." "And our current president would do well to understand that if he let himself be the butt of the joke," O'Brien said, as Galifianakis added, "It's humanizing." "You wouldn't do it with him. It wouldn’t work," Galifianakis said of Trump. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Trump has been critical of late-night comedians in his second term, including most recently Jimmy Kimmel. The liberal comedian joked that first lady Melania Trump looked like an "expectant widow" during a parody version of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, just days before a shooting at the actual event. Trump and the first lady called for Kimmel's firing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1da6a200899a00e763ef 31 niños desaparecidos fueron localizados en todo Arizona por las autoridades te 2026-05-05T16:41:10.767Z 31 niños desaparecidos fueron localizados en todo Arizona por las autoridades Uno de los adolescentes había estado desaparecido de Phoenix durante 18 meses. Se sospecha que otros fueron víctimas de trata sexual. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1d75a200899a00e763a1 UA researcher turns endometriosis diagnosis into career te 2026-05-05T16:40:21.769Z UA researcher turns endometriosis diagnosis into career For years, Michelle Valenti was told that her pain was normal. It wasn't. Valenti, who recently earned her Ph.D. in epidemiology from the University of Arizona, spent years searching for a diagnosis before learning she had endometriosis, a condition that affects roughly 10% of women worldwide and often goes undetected for years. Like many young women, Valenti had been told that some people simply experience worse period pain than others. In her early twenties, she began to suspect that wasn't the whole story. "It wasn't until college that I was starting to talk and feel more comfortable talking to other girls and women, and I found out, 'Oh, wait, what do you mean you don't experience it this way? What do you mean you don't have pain?' That blew my mind," Valenti said. When she first went to the doctor for her pain, she was prescribed birth control and told to try at-home remedies to manage any discomfort, like heating pads and over-the-counter pain medication. But her pain progressed. "I didn't really push it. And then, there was a time where I had really, really, severe pain all of a sudden, and I went to the emergency room," she said. "All of my scans were normal, so they had said that 'Maybe you had a cyst that burst, we don't really know. Here's some pain meds, go home, come back if it gets worse.'" An illustration of a uterus affected by endometriosis, a condition that occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causing chronic pain and inflammation. Courtesy of Cleveland Clinic. But the condition that was affecting Valenti doesn't always show up on scans. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus, often causing chronic pain and inflammation. Symptoms can include severe pain during menstruation, heavy periods, chronic pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, nausea and, in some cases, infertility. Her pain continued to get worse and she returned to the emergency room. The response she was met with on that second visit is something that still affects her to this day. "I was accused of being a drug seeker. One of the physicians told me that they would not give me any more morphine if I were to come back to the emergency room because all of my scans were normal," she said. It took years, and eventually a surgery, for Valenti to finally receive a diagnosis. By then, her lived experience had reshaped how she viewed her health and the healthcare system. "I think when I woke up one of the first things I asked was if they had found anything. When they said yes, I cried. I'm not making this up. It has been real, this pain I've had," she said. Michelle Valenti in the hospital ahead of the surgery that would finally confirm her endometriosis diagnosis after years of dismissals and unanswered questions. Courtesy of Michelle Valenti) Her own search for answers became the foundation of her career as an endometriosis and women's health researcher. She recently received her Ph.D. in epidemiology from the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona. "When you have that firsthand experience, you relate to the research more," Valenti said. "I think at a certain level, it's more than just numbers and data to you, it's like real life." For Valenti and many women like her, the years-long wait for a diagnosis comes down in part to the lack of non-invasive tools to detect the condition. As many as six out of every 10 cases of endometriosis go undiagnosed, with laparoscopy surgery considered the "gold standard" for diagnosis, according to the American Medical Association. Historically, endometriosis research has focused on surgical severity as a proxy for pain, a measure Valenti says doesn't tell the whole story. "A lot of the research in the realm of endometriosis really focuses on new diagnosis, like whether or not you have it, and then surgical severity. But surgical severity is not correlated with pain severity or symptom severity," Valenti said. Through her research, Valenti is trying to make sense of the condition beyond the diagnosis alone. Her work focuses on how environmental factors, including man-made substances, stress and mental health, play a role in symptom severity and gynecological health as a whole. Tucson Fire Central, where female firefighters may face unique health risks. A study co-authored by Valenti found a connection between poor mental health and reduced hormone levels in women firefighters. Mac Tronsdal / Tucson Spotlight. Valenti's dissertation was published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, where she and her team investigated the levels of Anti-Müllerian Hormone, which indicates how many eggs a woman has left, in women with and without endometriosis. Valenti and her team found that women with more severe types of endometriosis tended to have lower levels of Anti-Müllerian Hormone than those without. Valenti was also part of a team that conducted a study with female firefighters, uncovering a connection between poor mental health and reduced Anti-Müllerian Hormone levels in women. "I do think we need more research looking at both these mental health and environmental exposures. I like to think of them as exogenous and endogenous, exogenous exposures are things outside of your body, like PFAS, these chemicals you're getting exposed to. Then endogenous is like mental health. When you have these conditions, there's things that happen in your body that can lead to these downstream effects," Valenti said. For Valenti, having her dissertation published is more than an academic milestone, it's personal. "When I first started, I was really afraid that my pain was going to make it so I couldn't finish, but I was very stubborn. So, in a way, it feels like a (middle finger) to endometriosis, to my disease, like 'Hey, you can't stop me. I can still do this,'" she said. Zoey Oberstein is a University of Arizona student majoring in journalism and a Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at zoeyoberstein@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1b5fa200899a00e76349 Lightning captain Victor Hedman opens up about mental health absence after first-round playoff exit te 2026-05-05T16:31:27.087Z Lightning captain Victor Hedman opens up about mental health absence after first-round playoff exit Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman’s absence in the final stretch of the regular season and during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs was to address his mental health, he revealed in a statement Tuesday. Hedman, who also missed a significant amount of time this season due to injury, addressed the situation in a statement shared by the team.  "I’ve spent most of my life in this game, and nearly all of my career with this organization. Wearing this jersey – and serving as captain – is the greatest responsibility of my professional life," his statement began.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "That responsibility doesn’t only apply on the ice. Over the past couple of months, I made the decision to step away and focus on my mental health. It was not an easy decision, but it was the right one. "I’ve always believed that being a leader means doing what’s best for the team. In this case, it also meant doing what was necessary to take care of myself, so I can be the best player, teammate, husband and father I expect to be."  Hedman expanded on his statement during his exit interview with the media on Tuesday, adding that he feels "way better" and that it was the "right decision" for him.  ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "This is something that exists in our game more than people see. If this moment helps make it easier for others to take care of themselves when they need to, that matters," he said Tuesday. "I’m proud of this team, and I look forward to what’s ahead." Hedman, who spent his entire 17-year NHL career with the Lightning, missed a majority of the season with an elbow injury that required surgery in December. He returned in time for the Olympic break, where he played for Sweden, before being sidelined again before the quarterfinal game against Team USA. After playing in just 33 games this season, Hedman said he was looking forward to returning next year.  Tampa Bay was eliminated from the playoffs after suffering a 2-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 on Sunday. The loss marked the organization's fourth straight first-round exit.  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/69fa1b4ba200899a00e76340 Met Gala 2026 after-party looks turn heads as Katy Perry, Hailey Bieber opt for stripped-down looks te 2026-05-05T16:31:07.357Z Met Gala 2026 after-party looks turn heads as Katy Perry, Hailey Bieber opt for stripped-down looks Once the 2026 Met Gala ended, a wave of after-parties across New York City brought a second round of standout style. A-listers headed out Monday night, with many changing into bolder, more revealing looks. This year’s theme, "Costume Art," and dress code, "Fashion is Art," set the tone inside — but outside, across nearly a dozen after-parties citywide, the rules quickly unraveled. Stars including Katy Perry, Hailey Bieber and Margot Robbie traded elaborate couture for stripped-down statements that dominated the night’s second act. BROOKS NADER, LAUREN SÁNCHEZ BEZOS, NICOLE KIDMAN TURN HEADS AT PRE-MET GALA PARTIES Perry made a dramatic entrance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night, stepping onto the red carpet in a futuristic face mask and a striking white dress. Hours later, the aesthetic softened. Perry traded the edgy look for a more playful after-party moment, stepping out in a fitted pale pink dress with a fluffy, textured hem. Bieber and Kendall Jenner turned heads walking side by side – Justin Bieber’s wife leaned into a sculpted, romantic aesthetic in a short white dress with a structured, corset-like bodice and an asymmetrical neckline. She paired it with minimal white strappy heels. HAILEY BIEBER LEAVES LITTLE TO IMAGINATION IN SHEER SAINT LAURENT GOWN After making a statement on the Met Gala carpet, Jenner carried that same high-fashion intensity into the after-parties. Jenner appeared to ditch part of her red carpet look and kept the nude-toned, form-fitting base resembling a sculpted bodysuit, accompanied by a sheer, silky skirt. The "Kardashians" star wore a sheer veil cascading over her head and face, adding a mysterious, ethereal finish with minimal accessories — a small pouch bag and simple heels. Robbie struck a balance between casual and glam, rocking a white top and a shimmering multicolored jacket. She completed her look with a bold red clutch. Lena Dunham embraced full drama on the Met Gala carpet before pivoting to something far more understated after dark. Later in the evening, the "Girls" creator took a softer turn, floating through the after-parties in a voluminous white dress with loose layers. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Meanwhile, Charli XCX leaned into edgier territory, showing up in a black lace dress with sheer detailing, styled with dark sunglasses and heels. Korean pop star Rosé of BLACKPINK and Tate McCrae arrived together at the GQ Met Gala After Party, both in sunglasses, with Rosé sporting a short black strapless dress and McRae wearing a fitted, semi-sheer gold look. Former Victoria’s Secret model Karlie Kloss kept things sleek in a black mini dress with asymmetrical draping and long sleeves. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, opted for a striking black ensemble featuring a structured silhouette and embellishments. Camila Mendes brought a bold pop of color to the evening, arriving in a flowing red gown featuring a cropped top and a draped skirt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1b37a200899a00e76337 Florida coach Jon Sumrall's latest comments prove he's just as psycho as his fanbase te 2026-05-05T16:30:47.525Z Florida coach Jon Sumrall's latest comments prove he's just as psycho as his fanbase It takes a special kind of crazy to be a successful head coach in college football, doubly so if you want to survive in a conference like the SEC, where "it just means more." Nice guys and well-adjusted dudes get chewed up and spit out annually in the Southeastern Conference, and only true football psychopaths will make it very far in this league. Take Kirby Smart, for example. Any man who can rock a bowl cut and a visor and not look like a complete buffoon is clearly not a normal human being, and if you’ve heard any of his leaked halftime speeches from the locker room, you know exactly what I mean. GEORGIA'S KIRBY SMART TAKES SWIPE AT JOHNNY MANZIEL: 'CHAMPION OF FIREBALL' I’m not sure if new Florida head coach Jon Sumrall will be in Gainesville for a long time or not, but he absolutely has the kind of psychotic temperament you need to succeed in the SEC. You may recall his choice in strength coach, a dumbbell-chomping, forehead-bleeding maniac by the name of Rusty Witt, or the fact that he postponed his anniversary trip to get a few more hours of watching film under his belt, but in a recent interview with a local Jacksonville news station, Sumrall peeled back the curtain to reveal just how unhinged he really is. We all heard the same thing, right? Did he just say that he was going to commit acts of self-harm if the Gators didn’t make it to a bowl game this season? Dear Lord, he’s just like the rest of us! Sumrall sounds like literally every unhinged Gator fan on X for the last decade and a half. If I had a dollar for every time a fan threatened to stalk a ref to his car or used the bleach pouring GIF, I’d be able to fund the Gators’ NIL budget myself. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I know it sounds stupid, but Sumrall talking like a random fan they just happened to hand a headset will go far in endearing himself to Gator Nation. Florida fans are tired of listening to coach speak and pleas for patience, so if the alternative is "I’ll hurl myself off of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium if we don’t go 7-5," then you can sign me and the rest of the Rowdy Reptiles up. A coach that talks like his fans instead of talking down to them is refreshing, and that might buy Sumrall a little extra goodwill should he stumble out of the starting gate. Then again, it sounds like if he doesn’t meet expectations in year one, the only person Sumrall will have to worry about is himself. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa193ca200899a00e762cf Why the Pistons at -3.5 is the play as the NBA Playoffs second round gets underway in Detroit te 2026-05-05T16:22:20.298Z Why the Pistons at -3.5 is the play as the NBA Playoffs second round gets underway in Detroit The NBA Playoffs had their second round begin Monday. We were treated to two games, and one was significantly better than the other. That probably should be the expectation for Tuesday's slate as well. Regardless of how the game goes, if we can cash some betting slips, that's really the main goal here. I expect the Cavaliers vs. Pistons to be a more entertaining game tonight, and I have a bet for us on the game. The Cleveland Cavaliers had a bit of a makeover this season, but the first round of the playoffs was essentially the same outcome they've always had. They exchanged Darius Garland for James Harden and Dennis Schroder. That didn't happen in the same trade, but it did give the team a new look after starting the year with Garland, Lonzo Ball, and DeAndre Hunter. This team will only go as far as Harden and Donovan Mitchell will take it. In the first round, the Cavaliers looked like a really bad team. They won four games at home and lost all three road games. In fairness to them, they had at least two of those games in Toronto that were winnable. While they won games at home, they didn't exactly dominate the Raptors. Game 7 was fairly sweat free, with a 12-point win, but they were fortunate not to have Brandon Ingram suit up for Toronto. I see both Evan Mobley and Harden as the keys to winning this series for the Cavaliers. The Detroit Pistons were given a bit of a wake-up call. They came into the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, but they looked anything but the part of a dominant team in the opening round. They hosted the Magic and lost the opener. Then they lost two of the next three games, going down 3-1 in the series. They won, as expected in Game 5 at home, but Game 6 was wild. They were down and looked out of it in the second half. The Magic scored just 19 points in the second half, and Detroit forced Game 7. In Game 7, the Pistons locked in and were in control from the tip. It was an epic collapse from the Magic, and probably a disaster that cost their coach his job. The Pistons ended up winning by 22. They extended their coach as a result. Interestingly enough, JB Bickerstaff, the coach, was fired by Cleveland in part due to a lack of playoff success. He should be very familiar with the Cavs players and their strengths and weaknesses. I'd expect him to be an X-factor if he can exploit the weaknesses. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In this series, you have to expect that Mitchell and Cade Cunningham will cancel each other out from a scoring perspective. Jarrett Allen and Mobley will provide a great variety of defense for Jalen Duren. The Pistons' advantage will be Tobias Harris. For the Cavaliers, Mobley will be a tough matchup. Harden is also a guy who might be able to get some mismatches. This is the tightest series in terms of pricing, with the Pistons being slight favorites. Three of the four games were very tight in the regular season, with all three being decided by four or fewer points. They both won two games, one on the road and one at home. I don't expect this to be a defensive series. It isn't the game either of them really wants to play. I think the Pistons are locked in, though. I haven't seen much that's great from the Cavaliers on the road in the playoffs. Give me the Pistons -3.5 here. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1928a200899a00e762c6 Elizabeth Warren’s Bezos Met Gala jab backfires as critics mercilessly drag 'un-American' lawmaker te 2026-05-05T16:22:00.878Z Elizabeth Warren’s Bezos Met Gala jab backfires as critics mercilessly drag 'un-American' lawmaker Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., drew intense criticism on Monday after she claimed on X that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos should pay more in taxes in response to him sponsoring the Met Gala, with conservatives questioning the senator’s record and accusing her of misrepresenting facts. "The answer to everything, up to and apparently including bankrupting an airline at the cost of something like 15,000 jobs and the entire concept of budget airfare, is ‘Jeff Bezos has a lot of money though,’" venture capitalist and media founder Mike Solana wrote in response to Warren’s post. Solana was referring to the recent demise of Spirit Airlines. Conservative commentators claim Spirit could have been saved if Warren hadn’t pushed to block JetBlue’s acquisition of the budget carrier on anti-trust grounds in 2024.  "If Jeff Bezos can drop $10 million to sponsor the Met Gala, he can afford to pay his fair share in taxes," Warren said on Monday, sparking the glut of pushback from social media users.  WASHINGTON POST ARGUES THERE'S 'LITTLE TO GAIN BY RAISING TAXES ON THE RICH,' RATES ALREADY HIGH ENOUGH Following news that Bezos had cut an eight-figure check to fund the Met Gala, liberals in the entertainment industry such as Mark Ruffalo and Taraji P. Henson joined Warren in criticizing Amazon and Bezos for their allegedly unethical business practices. Protesters appeared outside the gala on Monday holding signs criticizing Bezos. One demonstrator was detained for trying to break into the event. Warren's message backfired online, as commenters pointed to the demise of Spirit Airlines and took issue with her tax policies across the years.  "Jeff Bezos employs over 1.5 million people at Amazon," X user Gina Milan wrote. "You’re responsible for 17,000 workers losing their jobs and for blocking the merger that ultimately killed Spirit Airlines." Spirit put downward pressure on prices at other airlines and its folding could lead to an increase in overall travel prices, industry analysts told USA Today. Estimated job losses stemming from Spirit's shuttering include approximately 15,000 direct employees and an additional 2,000 indirect employees. "This myth just won't die," Reason Magazine reporter Billy Binion posted, responding to Warren’s assertion that Bezos isn’t paying enough in taxes. "In 2024 alone, it's estimated Jeff Bezos paid almost $3 billion in taxes. Painting rich people as tax avoiders plays great on social media, but it's not reality. The U.S. has the most progressive tax system in the developed world." Forbes estimates that Bezos paid $2.7 billion in taxes in 2024 after he sold $13.6 billion worth of Amazon stock. He reduced his tax burden that year by donating $2.5 billion in Amazon shares to charity over the three prior years. Bezos paid nearly $1 billion in taxes between 2014 and 2018, according to a ProPublica analysis of tax documents.  To minimize tax burdens, billionaires like Bezos often take out loans secured against their massive stock holdings to acquire spending money, according to securities filings reviewed by ProPublica. Since the IRS doesn’t consider loans income, this setup gives the wealthy access to cash without having to pay income taxes. FROM ‘JUMP ON A BUS’ TO TAX CRACKDOWNS: BLUE STATES CHASE WEALTHY RESIDENTS FLEEING TO RED HAVENS Some on social media pushed Warren for specifics on how she plans to make Bezos pay his "fair share."  "What’s his fair share?" Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, asked Warren. "What tax rate?" Warren has proposed a wealth tax, charging households with net worths above $1 billion an annual tax worth 6% of their total wealth. Under Warren’s proposal, households with net worths between $50 million and $1 billion would be subject to a similar 2% tax. CALIFORNIA’S HATRED FOR CAPITALISM IS KILLING THE GOOSE THAT LAID ITS GOLDEN EGG Much of the growth in wealth experienced by Bezos and other billionaires comes through the unrealized gains of their assets, which Warren's tax would target. Writer Mike Coté pointed out that Bezos is "so rich that he can simply leave the jurisdiction or get citizenship elsewhere" if Warren’s tax plans were signed into law. "Liz Warren does not want progressive taxation," he continued. "She wants confiscatory taxation. It's fundamentally un-American. And it doesn't work." Warren’s office did not respond to a request for comment sent by Fox News Digital Tuesday morning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1915a200899a00e762bd Slain college student's parents rip into daughter's killer after murder guilty plea te 2026-05-05T16:21:41.423Z Slain college student's parents rip into daughter's killer after murder guilty plea The parents of a slain Belmont University freshman who was shot dead by a Nashville man while jogging in 2023 tore into their daughter's killer after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Monday. On Nov. 7, 2023, Jillian Ludwig was jogging in a park close to her university dormitory, when Shaquille Taylor, a self-admitted gang member, fired shots at rival gang members in a car. He missed his intended targets, but struck Ludwig in the head. Ludwig was put on life support and died the next day. As part of a plea agreement, Taylor was sentenced to 35 years for the murder without the possibility of parole, and three years for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Jessica Ludwig, Jillian's mother, delivered a victim impact statement after Taylor pleaded guilty. BYSTANDER SAYS SUBURBAN JOGGER MURDER SUSPECT SMILED AT HER MOMENTS AFTER SLAYING She began by placing a large photograph of Jillian in a standing frame facing in the direction of Taylor on the witness stand, where she made her statement. She described her daughter as "extraordinary," and said Jillian "left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her." "To me she was more than just my only daughter," Jessica said. "She was my best friend." NEW VIDEO SHOWS BIZARRE BEHAVIOR OF OHIO TEEN WHO INTENTIONALLY KILLED BOYFRIEND: 'SHOCKING LACK OF REMORSE' Then she ripped into Taylor. "The man who is being sentenced today is the exact opposite," she said. "A man with a list of crimes so long it is shocking. A man who hurts people and families, and not only lacks compassion and remorse but one who has been known to even brag about his crimes. A man who proudly goes by the gang nickname 'the reaper.' Let that sink in. What does that tell you?" She later said Taylor "has no regard for human life," and that it gave her the chills to look at him. IDAHO MURDER VICTIM'S MOTHER FINDS UNEXPECTED PEACE IN KILLER'S CONTROVERSIAL PLEA DEAL Matthew Ludwig, Jillian's father, also delivered a victim impact statement. "I hope he does not see life outside of prison," he said, adding that he had some sympathy for Taylor, who he said had a tough upbringing and was "unfortunately destined for a life of crime." "But he needs to be in jail," he said. "For us today, 38 years will have to do." SC AG ALAN WILSON, STEPHEN FEDERICO: LOGAN’S DEATH DEMANDS TOUGHER LAWS NOW "Imagine reading the autopsy report for your 18-year-old daughter," he said. "No drugs or alcohol in her system. Perfect weight. Gunshot to the head. There is no worse pain than a father who loses his only daughter to murder." Both parents slammed what they viewed as systemic failures in the criminal justice system in Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. Taylor had a lengthy violent criminal record dating back to 2015, including a conviction for assault. CHARLOTTE LIGHT-RAIL STABBING MURDER SPURS LANDMARK CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM FROM NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS In 2021, he was charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a firearm after allegedly firing a weapon into a vehicle occupied by a woman and her two young children. However, that case was dismissed when Taylor was found incompetent to stand trial. He was also charged with auto theft in 2023, before he killed Ludwig. He had an active arrest warrant at the time of Ludwig's November murder. "In 2023, I trusted Nashville, Tennessee, to keep to keep my daughter safe for four years as she ventured off into the world to succeed, to thrive," Matthew said. "But in only 83 days, Nashville failed her and us so miserably." Ludwig's parents influenced state legislation called "Jillian's Law," which passed in 2024. It prevents alleged criminals deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial from being released onto the streets without supervision or treatment. Fox News Digital reached out to the Nashville Public Defender's office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1901a200899a00e762b4 California hiker dies after falling 30 feet from popular trail into ravine te 2026-05-05T16:21:21.616Z California hiker dies after falling 30 feet from popular trail into ravine A Southern California rescue call turned tragic Saturday afternoon when a hiker fell into a steep ravine along the rugged Mount Wilson Trail and was later found dead. Rescuers responded around 1:51 p.m. after reports that a hiker had fallen below the trail near a challenging "fixed rope" section, the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team said in a statement. Climbers often rely on anchored lines to navigate steep terrain. Search and rescue crews, along with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Air 5 helicopter medics, located the man about 30 feet below the trail in a rocky ravine. First responders attempted lifesaving measures, but the hiker was pronounced dead at the scene, rescuers said. CALIFORNIA HIKER FOUND DEAD AFTER STRIKING OUT TO SEARCH FOR MISSING GROUP Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity or whether the circumstances that led to the fall involved a medical emergency. The Mount Wilson Trail, known for its narrow paths and exposed drop-offs in several sections, was temporarily closed as crews worked to recover the body, which was carried off the mountain later that evening. Multiple agencies responded to the incident, including the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team, Sierra Madre Police and Fire departments, Arcadia and Pasadena fire crews and Los Angeles County Fire. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department urged the public to use caution on the trail, particularly in technical sections that require careful footing and proper equipment, the Los Angeles Times reported. The investigation remains ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa18d8a200899a00e76293 In Ambos Nogales, a film festival transforms the border fence into a gathering place te 2026-05-05T16:20:40.249Z In Ambos Nogales, a film festival transforms the border fence into a gathering place Lee en español At the place where the border between Ambos Nogales hums with life — where the smell of gasoline from cars waiting to cross into Arizona mixes with the aroma of street food — the everyday landscape is transformed into cinema. It is at this point of tension and connection where “Film on the Fence” turns the dividing line into a shared screen. “Everything in Nogales is there — life, the stands, the people, the noise,” says Oscar Rene Coronado, director of the Nogales International Film Festival, which will take place May 13-17 in Nogales, Sonora, and Nogales, Arizona. Coronado is excited by the idea of a screen becoming part of the wall, and of a space so heavily used by families who gather on both sides of the border transforming, even if only for a moment, into a small, improvised open-air movie theater. “The first time I experienced it, the concept blew my mind — seeing people’s reactions and everything that goes into putting on an event like this,” he told Arizona Luminaria, his voice filled with emotion. He sees it every day: families who meet through the fence to share the same space and moment. “It’s one of the things that fascinates me most — how families sit along the line for hours, sharing a taco, passing a burrito, talking. It’s such a powerful image to see how they can be so close and not be able to hug, not be able to give each other a kiss on the cheek,” he says. The Nogales International Film Festival, which will take place from May 13 to 17 in Nogales, Sonora, and Nogales, Arizona. Images from 2025. Credit: Byanca Parra That is why the Nogales International Film Festival recaptures a kind of contained magic — allowing families and border residents to sit and watch a film as if, for a few hours, the fence disappeared into the open Nogales sky. “You experience the border fully, because right where we set up the screen is where people gather to talk,” he says with a contagious laugh. “We take away their gathering spot,” he adds, still laughing. In exchange, they provide chairs on both sides of the fence so people can share the experience of watching films together, despite the dividing line. This year’s festival continues to expand its national presence with a strong lineup of films, documentaries and notable guests across different venues in Nogales. Among the highlights is the Sundance Award-winning film “American Pachuco,” which celebrates the legacy of Latino film pioneer Luis Valdez. The festival will also welcome director, producer and screenwriter Ben DeJesus, an Emmy and Tony nominee and four-time Imagen Award winner. The project is connected to John Leguizamo, who travels across cities speaking about Latino culture and how it enriches the United States. Directors, actors and producers from projects such as the Netflix documentary “Selena y Los Dinos” and “Las Tres Sisters” will also attend. Together, these voices reflect the depth, diversity and impact of Latino storytelling in today’s cinematic landscape. The evolution of the Nogales Film Festival For more than 15 years, the project now known as the Nogales International Film Festival has evolved from an almost improvised idea into a binational cultural event. Its founder, Samuel Saunders, had previously worked at the Morelia International Film Festival and was known for organizing influential gatherings at a space called “Sam’s House,” famous for bringing together film figures in an exclusive setting. After moving to Nogales, Saunders sought to recreate that spirit, adapted to the border. The defining idea came simply: to project films directly onto the border wall. That symbolic gesture gave rise to a festival that, over time, has redefined the wall not as a barrier, but as a shared screen between two countries. Samuel Saunders, founder of the Borderland Film Festival, now the Nogales International Film Festival, during the 2025 edition. Credit: Byanca Parra “It used to be called the Santa Cruz County Film Festival; after Santa Cruz, it was renamed the Borderland Film Festival,” Coronado says.  That name stayed until the pandemic when the festival nearly died.Two years later, the project that seemed to be fading found new momentum.  “I met Samuel and he wanted to do one last edition. I helped him do it,” Coronado says.  That edition, initially conceived as a closing chapter, became a turning point.  “When that phase ended, we talked,” Coronado said. “I told him I loved everything he was doing, the concept, and that I would take over the festival moving forward — but that I needed full creative and operational control.” Francisco J. Landin Jr., co-director of the Nogales International Film Festival, left, and Oscar Rene Coronado, right, during the screening of “Film on the Fence” in Nogales, Arizona, in 2025. Credit: Byanca Parra From that agreement, a period of rebuilding began. “Francisco (J. Landin Jr.) and I adopted the festival, and it took us two years to rebuild it.”  For more than two years now, the Southern Arizona Film Society has led the organization. The relaunch involved not only restructuring but redefining its identity.  “We called it the Nogales International Film Festival to give it an identity tied to the people of Nogales and the city,” Coronado says, emphasizing the intention to root the project in the border community while projecting it beyond. During the 2025 Nogales International Film Festival, Adelita Grijalva attended alongside the border community. Credit: Byanca Parra “Once I was in Nogales, I fell in love with the culture of the people and the sense of brotherhood between both sides of Nogales,” says Coronado, originally from Hermosillo and now based in Tucson, recalling how deeply he was moved by the community that exists across the border. Coronado spoke with Arizona Luminaria about the festival’s evolution and what it means to transform the border wall into a shared screen. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Q: About this festival that transforms the border wall into a shared screen between two countries, what reactions have you observed from audiences on both sides? A: The Nogales festival has no political intention and does not seek to send a specific message. Our message is unity, community and, above all, to entertain people. However, the audience’s reaction has been that they perceive a very strong message about the importance of not having walls, of sharing spaces and building community. People are amazed to see a film projected onto the wall. Q: How has the festival evolved? A: People think it’s new, but it’s not. We rebranded and rebuilt the festival’s image, and now we want to make it more formal: offer talks, workshops, special guests and bring in newer films. Q: How many people are you expecting this time? A: This time I’ll request 200 chairs on each side and reserve 100 extra in case it fills up. We’ll encourage people to bring their own chairs for comfort. There will be food vendors, and we’re planning to give away 150 Sonoran hot dogs on each side during the final screening. Q: Tell us about the curation of the festival? A: Francisco and I handle the film curation. Short films are submitted through FilmFreeway, a platform where we announce the festival and FilmFreeway can submit their work. Everything is free to the public; tickets have no cost, but seats must be reserved because they fill up. Q: What’s new in this festival? A: The festival is just one part of what we do; it’s where all the work we do as a nonprofit comes together. We have an organization (Southern Arizona Film Society) that started at the same time as the festival, where we offer free film workshops, classes and mentorship. If someone has a project, they can submit it and we guide them on how to develop it, what funds to apply for and, if they don’t have an organization backing them, we can support them as sponsors. 📍 Festival venues International Street (Calle Internacional) Located along the border between Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Sonora, International Street serves as a unique space for “Film on the Fence” screenings, where the wall becomes a shared screen. Oasis Cinema 9 (Cine Oasis 9) Operated by Mitchell Theatres, this cinema offers a big-city movie experience with the feel of a small-town community. Imfoculta Cultural Center A key cultural institution in Nogales, Sonora, operated by the city’s Municipal Institute of Culture and Arts. Holler & Saunders, LTD The main venue for special events, including post-screening gatherings and award ceremonies. GOK Building A space aimed at inspiring youth through culture and artistic expression. The full festival schedule can be found here. The post In Ambos Nogales, a film festival transforms the border fence into a gathering place appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa18c4a200899a00e7628a En Ambos Nogales, un festival de cine transforma muro fronterizo en lugar de encuentro te 2026-05-05T16:20:20.597Z En Ambos Nogales, un festival de cine transforma muro fronterizo en lugar de encuentro Read in English En el lugar donde la frontera entre Ambos Nogales hierve de vida, donde el olor a gasolina de los autos que esperan cruzar hacia Arizona se mezcla con el aroma de la comida callejera, el paisaje cotidiano se transforma en cine. Es en ese punto de tensión y conexión donde “Film on the Fence” convierte la línea divisoria en una pantalla compartida. “Todo Nogales está ahí, la vida, los puestos, la gente, los ruidos”, dice Oscar Rene Coronado, director del Festival Internacional de Cine de Nogales que se llevará a cabo del 13 al 17 de mayo en Nogales, Sonora, y Nogales, Arizona. A Coronado le emociona la idea de que una pantalla se integre al muro, y que un espacio tan transitado por familias que se reúnen a ambos lados de la frontera se transforme, por unos momentos, en una pequeña sala de cine improvisada al aire libre. “La primera vez que lo viví, me voló la mente el concepto, el ver la reacción de la gente y lo que conlleva hacer un evento como este”, dice a Arizona Luminaria, con la voz cargada de emoción. Lo observa diariamente: familias que, a través del cerco, se encuentran para compartir un mismo espacio y un mismo momento. “Es una de las cosas que más me fascina ver, cómo se sientan familias en la línea por horas, echándose un taquito, pasándose un burrito, platicando, se me hace una imagen muy fuerte ver cómo pueden estar tan cerca y no poderse abrazar, no poderse dar un beso en el cachete”, dice Coronado. El Festival Internacional de Cine de Nogales que se llevará a cabo del 13 al 17 de mayo en Nogales, Sonora, y Nogales, Arizona. Imagene del festival 2025. Credit: Byanca Parra Por eso, el Festival Internacional de Cine en Nogales recupera una suerte de magia contenida, permite que familias y habitantes de la frontera se sienten a ver una película como si, por unas horas, el cerco se desvaneciera en el cielo abierto de Nogales. “Se vive la frontera a todo, porque justo donde ponemos la pantalla es donde la gente se queda a platicar”, suelta una carcajada contagiosa. “Les cerramos el punto de plática”, dice entre risas. A cambio, les ofrecen sillas dispuestas a ambos lados del cerco para que puedan compartir la experiencia de ver películas, juntos, pese a la línea divisoria. El festival de este año continúa expandiendo su presencia nacional con una potente selección de películas, documentales e invitados que se presentarán en diferentes sedes de Nogales. Entre los títulos más destacados está la película ganadora del Premio Sundance, “American Pachuco”, que celebra el legado del pionero del cine latino Luis Valdez.  El festival también recibirá al director, productor y guionista Ben DeJesus, nominado al Emmy y al Tony, y cuatro veces ganador del Premio Imagen. Es un proyecto relacionado con John Leguizamo, quien recorre ciudades hablando sobre la cultura latina y cómo enriquece a Estados Unidos. También vendrán directores, actores y productores de proyectos como el documental de Netflix “Selena y Los Dinos” y “Las Tres Sisters”. En conjunto, estas voces reflejan la profundidad, la diversidad y el impacto de la narrativa latina en el panorama cinematográfico actual. La transformación del Festival de Cine de Nogales  Durante más de quince años, el proyecto que hoy se conoce como el Festival Internacional de Cine de Nogales ha evolucionado desde una idea casi improvisada hasta convertirse en un evento cultural binacional. Su fundador, Samuel Saunders, había trabajado previamente en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia y era conocido por organizar influyentes encuentros en un espacio llamado “La casa de Sam”, célebre por reunir a figuras del cine en un ambiente exclusivo. Tras mudarse a Nogales, Saunders buscó replicar ese espíritu, pero adaptado a la frontera. La idea decisiva surgió de manera simple: proyectar películas directamente sobre el muro de la línea fronteriza. Ese gesto, tan simbólico, dio origen a un festival que, con el tiempo, ha definido el muro no como una barrera, sino como una pantalla compartida entre dos países. Samuel Saunders, fundador del Borderland Film Festival, hoy Festival Internacional de Cine de Nogales, durante la edición 2025. Credit: Byanca Parra “Antes se llamaba Santa Cruz County Film Festival; después de Santa Cruz lo llamaron Borderland Film Festival”, dijo Coronado. Este nombre se mantuvo hasta la pandemia. Durante la pandemia, el festival casi murió. Dos años después del inicio de la pandemia, el proyecto que parecía extinguirse encontró un nuevo impulso. “Conocí a Samuel y quería hacer una última edición. Le ayudé a hacerla”, recuerda Coronado.  Aquella edición, concebida inicialmente como un cierre, se convirtió en un punto de inflexión. “Cuando terminó esa etapa, platicamos. Le dije que me había gustado todo lo que hacía, el concepto, y que yo me encargaría del festival de ahora en adelante, pero que necesitaba control creativo y operacional total”. Francisco J. Landin Jr., codirector del Festival Internacional de Cine de Nogales, a la izquierda, y Oscar Rene Coronado, a la derecha, durante la proyección de “Film on the Fence” en Nogales, Arizona, en 2025. Credit: Byanca Parra A partir de ese acuerdo, comenzó una etapa de reconstrucción. “Adoptamos el festival Francisco (J Landin Jr) y yo, y nos tomó dos años levantarlo”. Hace más de dos años, la Southern Arizona Film Society asumió la organización El relanzamiento no sólo implicó reorganizar la estructura, sino redefinir su identidad. “Lo llamamos Nogales International Film Festival para darle una identidad a la gente de Nogales y a la ciudad”, dice Coronado, destacando la intención de arraigar el proyecto en la comunidad fronteriza y proyectarlo más allá de ella. “Estando ya en Nogales, me enamoré de la cultura de la gente, de la hermandad que hay entre ambos lados de Nogales”, dice Coronado, originario de Hermosillo y residente de Tucson, quien recuerda haber quedado profundamente marcado por el sentido de comunidad que se vive en  la frontera. Durante el Festival Internacional de Cine de Nogales 2025 acudió Adelita Grijalva, junto a la comunidad fronteriza. Credit: Byanca Parra Coronado conversó con Arizona Luminaria sobre la evolución del festival y lo que significa transformar el muro fronterizo en una pantalla compartida. Esta entrevista ha sido editada por motivos de extensión y claridad. P: Sobre este festival que transforma el muro fronterizo en una pantalla compartida entre ambos países, ¿qué reacciones has observado del público en ambos lados? R: El festival de Nogales no tiene intención política ni busca enviar un mensaje específico. Nuestro mensaje es la unión, la comunidad y, sobre todo, entretener a la gente. Sin embargo, la reacción del público ha sido que perciben un mensaje muy fuerte sobre la importancia de no tener muros, de compartir espacios y de crear comunidad. La gente queda maravillada al ver una película proyectada en el muro. P: ¿Cómo ha evolucionado este festival? R: La gente cree que es nuevo y no, “rebrandeamos” y reconstruimos la imagen del festival y vamos a tratar de hacer algo más formal: dar pláticas, talleres, tener invitados especiales y traer películas más nuevas. P: ¿Cuántas personas esperan esta vez? R: Esta vez voy a pedir 200 sillas por cada lado y reservar 100 adicionales por si se sobrellena. Vamos a promover que la gente lleve su propia silla para mayor comodidad. Pondremos carritos de comida y tenemos la idea de regalar 150 dogos por cada lado en la última función. P: ¿Platícanos sobre la curaduría de este festival? R: La curaduría de las películas la hacemos Francisco y yo. Los cortometrajes se reciben a través de FilmFreeway, una plataforma donde anunciamos el festival y los cineastas pueden postular sus trabajos. Todo es gratuito para el público; las entradas no tienen costo, aunque se debe reservar asiento porque se llenan. P: ¿Novedades en este festival? R: El festival es solo una parte de lo que hacemos; es donde culmina todo el trabajo que desarrollamos como organización sin fines de lucro. Tenemos una organización (Southern Arizona Film Society) que inició al mismo tiempo que el festival, donde ofrecemos talleres de cine, clases y asesorías gratuitas. Si alguien tiene un proyecto, puede enviarlo y lo orientamos sobre cómo desarrollarlo, a qué fondos puede aplicar y, si no tiene una organización que lo respalde, nosotros podemos apoyarlo como patrocinadores. 📍 Sedes del festival Calle Internacional Ubicada a lo largo de la frontera entre Nogales, Arizona, y Nogales, Sonora, la Calle Internacional funciona como un espacio único para las proyecciones de “Film on the Fence”, donde el muro se convierte en una pantalla compartida. Cine Oasis 9 Este cine, operado por Mitchell Theatres, ofrece una experiencia de cine con calidad de gran ciudad y el trato cercano de una comunidad local.  Imfoculta Imfoculta Centro Cultural Nogales es una institución cultural clave en Nogales, Sonora, México, administrada por el Instituto Municipal de Cultura y Artes de la ciudad Holler & Saunders, LTD Holler & Saunders, es nuestro principal espacio para eventos especiales, como fiestas posteriores a las ceremonias y entregas de premios Edificio GOK Este espacio busca inspirar a la juventud a través de la cultura y la expresión La agenda completa del evento la encuentras aquí. The post En Ambos Nogales, un festival de cine transforma muro fronterizo en lugar de encuentro appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa16d2a200899a00e76256 Senate Republicans want to give Trump $1 billion for his ballroom te 2026-05-05T16:12:02.289Z Senate Republicans want to give Trump $1 billion for his ballroom Demolition work continued where the East Wing once stood at the White House on Dec. 8, 2025 in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump ordered the 123-year-old East Wing and Jacqueline Kennedy Garden leveled to make way for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom that he says will cost around $300 million and will be paid for with private donations. A U.S. Senate Republican bill released May 4, 2026, asks for $1 billion in taxpayer funds for security for the project. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans released a roughly $70 billion spending package Monday night that will keep Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol operating for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term without any of the new constraints Democrats have demanded. The legislation also includes $1 billion “to support enhancements by the United States Secret Service relating to the East Wing Modernization Project, including above-ground and below-ground security features.” Trump, who had the East Wing of the White House bulldozed to make way for his $300 or $400 million ballroom project, had said it would be funded by private donors and not taxpayers. White House officials have said the ballroom is critical for national security when top officials are gathered, following an April 25 incident in which a gunman opened fire at a dinner at the Washington Hilton attended by Trump. Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, said in a statement the panel “is taking action to help provide certainty for federal law enforcement and safer streets for American families.”  “We will work to ensure this critical funding gets signed into law without unnecessary delay,” he added.  Senate Budget Committee ranking member Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said in a statement the package shows “Republicans are ignoring the needs of middle-class America and instead funneling money into Trump’s ballroom and throwing billions at two lawless agencies.” He noted the Department of Homeland Security has more than $100 billion from Republicans’ signature tax and spending cuts package it hasn’t spent.  “Throughout this process, Democrats will continue to show the American people that we are for bringing down costs, making it easier to get ahead, and building an economy where families thrive and billionaires pay their fair share,” Merkley said. “It is clear that the country has had enough of the Republican ‘families lose, billionaires win’ agenda.” Billions for immigration enforcement The package’s release follows a record-setting shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security that began after the two parties were unable to reach a compromise on new guardrails for immigration operations after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis in January.   The Judiciary Committee’s bill includes $30.725 billion for ICE, $3.47 billion for Customs and Border Protection and $1.457 billion for the Department of Justice. The bill from the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs allocates $19.1 billion for CBP to hire Border Patrol staff and $7.45 billion for ICE to hire Homeland Security Investigations agents. CPB will receive an additional $3.45 billion to purchase new technology “to combat the entry or exit of illicit narcotics at ports of entry,” to upgrade border surveillance technology and to conduct initial screenings of unaccompanied children.  Another $2.5 billion would go to the Homeland Security secretary for any additional border security needs.  All of the funding would last through Sept. 30, 2029. Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., said in a statement the panel plans to vote later this month to advance the bill.  “Senate Democrats refuse to vote for a single dollar to secure our borders or enforce our immigration laws, even against the most violent illegal aliens,” Paul said.  60 votes not needed in Senate Republicans plan to pass the bill using the same complex budget reconciliation process they used last year to enact their “big, beautiful” law that provided DHS with $170 billion.  GOP lawmakers voted last month to approve the budget resolution that unlocks the process that comes with many rules and restrictions but avoids the need to get 60 votes in the Senate to end debate.  Senate Republican leaders chose to separate funding for ICE and Border Patrol from the annual Homeland Security appropriations bill after the two political parties made little progress toward restrictions on immigration agents.  The stalemate led to a 76-day shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security, which ended in late April after the House sent Trump the annual funding bill the Senate had approved a month earlier. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa16bca200899a00e76238 Humanless big rig completes first US freight run te 2026-05-05T16:11:40.933Z Humanless big rig completes first US freight run A big rig left Houston, Texas, in the middle of the night with nobody inside. By morning, it had completed a 230-mile delivery near Dallas right on schedule. There was no driver, no backup operator and no one stepping in remotely. According to Bot Auto, this marks the first fully humanless, over-the-road commercial truckload in the U.S. More importantly, the run followed a real customer timeline and moved through the same freight network that companies rely on every day, rather than a controlled test or staged demonstration. Here’s a breakdown of exactly what happened and why it matters. BIG RIGS DELIVER CARGO WITH NO HUMANS AT THE WHEEL Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report CEO and founder of Bot Auto, Xiaodi Hou, explained exactly how it played out. "Our autonomous truck departed Riggy's Truck Parking in northeast Houston, headed to Hutchins, Texas, just south of Dallas. Departure was late at night as the shipper requested overnight service for this route. The truck ran 230 miles northbound on I-45,one of the busiest freight corridors in the country, navigated stop lights, side streets and frontage roads. There was no safety driver or observer, nor a remote operator. It was booked through our customer Ryan Transportation, true to our operating model, which is compatible with how freight actually moves in America today." That's the part that stands out. This ran like a normal overnight load, just without a driver. The load moved through Ryan Transportation, not a special test system. Hou makes that very clear, "Real freight, real customer, real timeline, delivered safe and on time. We are not disclosing the shipper or commodity, but this was not a load we manufactured to check a box. It moved through Ryan Transportation, a top-20 freight brokerage. Booked, priced, and executed the same way as any truckload moves in America. We made money on it. This is a commercial business, not a research project." In other words, nothing about this run was staged behind the scenes. Many companies still rely on hidden human support. Bot Auto takes a different approach. "The industry often blurs the line between driverless and human-supervised," Hou explained. "For Bot Auto, fully humanless means no safety driver, no back-seat monitor, and no low-latency remote human fallback. More specifically, our safety design does not require any human to notice, decide, or react within one minute to keep the truck safe. We may have operational visibility, just like an airport tower can monitor the plane, but it does not fly the plane. That is our standard: humans can support the mission, but the truck must own the driving safety case." That's a big difference from systems that still lean on human backup. One of the biggest concerns, and understandably so, is how the autonomous driving system reacts under pressure. Hou said the truck is designed to handle that on its own. "The truck would not wait for a human to save it," he said. "If it reached a condition outside its approved operating boundary, it would enter a mitigated risk condition: slow down, create space, and bring itself to a controlled safe state. The principle is simple: when the truck encounters extreme or unexpected situations, it does not gamble. It acts conservatively. Sometimes that means stopping; sometimes it means continuing briefly to reach a safer place to stop. Human support can help after the vehicle is already safe, but the vehicle has to own the first minute." So the system is designed to play it safe first, then deal with the situation after it is under control. Bot Auto says removing the driver came after extensive validation and careful testing. "We operated on our own internal validation framework, rigorous and data-driven," the company said. "Millions of miles of simulation, extensive real-world testing with safety drivers, scenario-specific disengagement analysis, and a documented operational design domain defining precisely the conditions under which the system is authorized to run. We did not remove the driver until the system demonstrated, across a comprehensive set of tests, that it performs at or above the level of a professional human driver on this route. Safety isn’t one number; it is a system-level property."  That is the level of testing the company says it absolutely needed before taking the driver out completely. THIS EV HAS A FACE, AND IT TALKS BACK WITH AI Technology alone does not transform an industry. Economics do. Hou says the numbers already work. "With that complete accounting, the economics still work decisively in our favor," he said. "This run came in below $2 per mile." That puts the cost of this trip below what a human-driven truck would typically run. Hou also pushed back on simplified comparisons. "I want to be precise here, because the industry has a habit of cherry-picking the easy savings and hiding the real costs... autonomous trucking's cost impact isn’t a simple trade-off between driver wages and vehicle cost, it runs deep into operations."  The point here is that the savings go beyond just removing the driver. And those economics could improve as the network grows. "It improves at scale. The fixed costs of building and validating the system are largely sunk. As we add trucks and lanes, the per-mile cost of the technology keeps declining." That means the more trucks and routes they add, the lower the cost per mile can go. Texas has been one of the most active states in enabling autonomous vehicle deployment. "Texas passed Senate Bill 2807 in 2025, creating a formal authorization program for commercial autonomous vehicle operations, administered by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles," Hou said. "Bot Auto applied and was approved under that program... We met every requirement." That includes safety compliance, system reliability and the ability to safely stop if something fails.  The bigger question now is whether this type of run can happen consistently across real freight lanes. "The Houston-to-Dallas lane is repeatable now, and it isn’t a one-time event," the company said. "We selected it deliberately: high freight volume, strong hub infrastructure at both ends, a supportive regulatory environment. Expansion is already underway."  The company is focusing first on high-volume freight lanes in the Texas triangle, which includes Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.  Skepticism has followed autonomous trucking for years. Hou addressed that directly, "A truck left Houston with no one in it, ran 230 miles on public roads, and delivered freight to a customer on time. That happened. The skeptics had a reasonable argument for a decade because this industry has been long on promises and short on execution. I understand and respect that. The question is no longer whether it can be done. It is who can do it at scale, safely, and economically. That is the competition we intend to win." WAABI + VOLVO UNVEIL NEXT-GEN SELF-DRIVING TRUCK This shift could change more than the trucking industry. If autonomous freight scales, deliveries could become more predictable. Overnight shipping windows may tighten. Costs could come down over time.  There are also workforce implications. Long-haul trucking is a major employer, and any transition will raise real concerns about jobs. However, supporters point to reduced fatigue and fewer human errors.  Critics want to see long-term real-world data before drawing conclusions. For consumers, the biggest impact may be subtle at first. Some analysts point out that it could even reduce inflationary pressures, since rising transportation costs are often directly passed on to consumers. Take my quiz: How safe is your online security? Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, you’ll get a personalized breakdown of what you’re doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here: CyberGuy.com. This Texas run does not mean highways will suddenly fill with empty big rigs. It does show that autonomous freight has moved beyond the prototype stage. Now the focus turns to what happens next. Can companies repeat this across more routes, in different conditions, over time and still keep things safe? The empty cab is what grabs your attention. The bigger question is whether this holds up across everyday freight operations. As humanless semi trucks become common on our major highways, are you comfortable sharing the road with them? 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/69fa16a9a200899a00e7622f Blockbuster Supreme Court voting rights ruling ignites redistricting war across Southern states te 2026-05-05T16:11:21.231Z Blockbuster Supreme Court voting rights ruling ignites redistricting war across Southern states A congressional redistricting frenzy is sweeping across the South this week, after the Supreme Court's conservative majority last week slashed a key Voting Rights Act protection, triggering new efforts by Republicans to quickly rewrite U.S. House district maps ahead of this year's midterm elections. Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee are the latest battlegrounds in a nearly year-long redistricting war pitting President Donald Trump and Republicans against Democrats. And as many as a dozen seats may be in play in the latest skirmishes. With the GOP defending its razor-thin House majority in the midterms, at stake in this redistricting showdown is which party will control the House during the final two years of Trump's second term in the White House. All eyes are on Louisiana, which was the state whose congressional district map was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The justices reshaped the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act by ruling that race should not dictate the redrawing of legislative district maps. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that its decision declaring Louisiana's map unconstitutional should go into effect immediately, breaking with its usual procedure of waiting roughly a month before its opinions become official. That clears the way for the GOP-controlled state legislature to begin the process of redrawing the map as early as this week. Last week, Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, in the immediate aftermath of the high court's ruling, delayed this month's U.S. House primary elections. Landry argued his executive order "ensures we uphold the rule of law while giving the Legislature the time it needs to pass a fair and lawful congressional map." Louisiana Republicans are aiming to erase one or both of the two Black-majority House seats, which are represented by Democrats. But lawsuits filed by Democrats aim to block the push by Louisiana Republicans to redraw the maps. Lawmakers in the Alabama legislature, where the GOP holds a supermajority in both chambers, began meeting on Monday to work on redistricting that may result in eliminating one or both of the state's two blue-leaning U.S. House districts. The special session was called by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey. LOUISIANA SUSPENDS CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARIES IN WAKE OF SUPREME COURT GERRYMANDERING RULING But any new map passed by Alabama lawmakers will need to be greenlighted by the Supreme Court. That's because Alabama is currently prohibited by the high court from redistricting until 2030. It's unclear if the court will lift its injunction. Tennessee lawmakers begin meeting in a special session starting Tuesday to put together a new congressional district map that may erase the state's only Democratic-controlled seat. Republican Gov. Bill Lee spoke with Trump last week in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling. Hours after the president said in a social media post that Lee "would work hard" to redraw Tennessee's map, the governor called the special session. "We owe it to Tennesseans to ensure our congressional districts accurately reflect the will of Tennessee voters," the governor wrote in a statement. TENNESSEE MOVES TO REDRAW ITS CONGRESSIONAL MAP AHEAD OF MIDTERMS It appears unlikely South Carolina will join Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee in implementing redistricting in time for the midterms. A top aide to Republican Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina confirmed to Fox News Digital that it’s very unlikely the GOP-controlled state will enact congressional redistricting. "We do not anticipate the Governor calling a special session," McMaster spokeswoman Michelle LeClair said. Longtime Rep. Jim Clyburn is the only Democrat in South Carolina's seven-person House delegation. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia said late last week that the Supreme Court's ruling won't impact elections this year in Georgia, but that redistricting changes would come before the 2028 elections. Georgia holds its primary in two weeks. But Trump is urging GOP states to take action regardless of whether they face time crunches due to upcoming primaries. "We should demand that State Legislatures do what the Supreme Court says must be done," the president wrote this past weekend in a social media post. "This is going to help us win elections!" Meanwhile, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill passed last week by the GOP-dominated state legislature that redraws the red-leaning state's congressional districts, adding four more right-leaning seats by eliminating districts currently controlled by Democrats. Republicans currently control Florida's U.S. House delegation by a 20-8 margin. DESANTIS SIGNS INTO LAW NEW CONGRESSIONAL MAP CREATING MORE RIGHT-LEANING SEATS IN FLORIDA The bill signing by DeSantis came two weeks after voters in Virginia narrowly passed a referendum that, if it clears legal hurdles, will give the state's Democratic-controlled legislature — rather than the current nonpartisan commission — temporary redistricting power through the 2030 election. It could result in a 10-1 advantage for Democrats in Virginia's congressional delegation, up from their current 6-5 edge. But Virginia's Supreme Court has yet to rule on a trio of cases contesting the new map. Aiming to prevent what happened during his first term in the White House when Democrats reclaimed the House majority in the 2018 midterms, Trump last spring first floated the idea of rare, but not unheard of, mid-decade congressional redistricting. The mission was simple: redraw congressional district maps in red states to pad the GOP's fragile House majority to keep control of the chamber in the midterms, when the party in power traditionally faces political headwinds and loses seats. When asked by reporters last summer about his plan to add Republican-leaning House seats across the country, the president said, "Texas will be the biggest one. And that’ll be five." Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas called a special session of the GOP-dominated state legislature to pass the new map. But Democratic state lawmakers, who broke quorum for two weeks as they fled Texas in a bid to delay the passage of the redistricting bill, energized Democrats across the country. Among those leading the fight against Trump's redistricting was Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California. California voters in November overwhelmingly passed Proposition 50, a ballot initiative that temporarily sidetracked the left-leaning state's nonpartisan redistricting commission and returned the power to draw the congressional maps to the Democratic-dominated legislature. That is expected to result in five more Democratic-leaning congressional districts in California, which aimed to counter the move by Texas to redraw their maps. The fight quickly spread beyond Texas and California. Republican-controlled Missouri and Ohio and swing state North Carolina, where the GOP dominates the legislature, have drawn new maps as part of the president's push. But in blows to Republicans, a Utah district judge late last year rejected a congressional district map drawn by the state's GOP-dominated legislature and instead approved an alternate that will create a Democratic-leaning district ahead of the midterms. And Republicans in Indiana's Senate in December defied Trump, shooting down a redistricting bill that had passed the state House. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1695a200899a00e76226 Walz removes top Minnesota official on eve of ‘gauntlet’ hearing over fraud scandal te 2026-05-05T16:11:01.513Z Walz removes top Minnesota official on eve of ‘gauntlet’ hearing over fraud scandal Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz removed and reportedly demoted the head of the state agency that oversees disbursement of social services program funding like Medicaid and housing assistance, after a months-long firestorm over hundreds of millions lost to fraud. The Minnesota Department of Human Services was cast into the national spotlight after citizen journalists uncovered a massive, wide-ranging alleged fraud network connected to the Somali community in Minneapolis, where businesses were taking state funds without evidence of actual childcare or other services being provided. MNDHS Commissioner Shireen Gandhi was booted from her leadership role on Monday, one day before she was set to face an official confirmation hearing local reports described as a "gauntlet," given the towering fraud scandal gripping the agency. Gandhi had been an acting commissioner since early 2025, until Walz tapped her as the official head of MNDHS in February. ‘SCHEMES STACKED UPON SCHEMES’: $1B HUMAN-SERVICES FRAUD FUELS SCRUTINY OF MINNESOTA’S SOMALI COMMUNITY After being returned to a deputy commissioner role within MNDHS, Gandhi oversaw an agency that drew immediate federal attention after news of the wide-ranging fraud scandal affecting her and other Walz administration departments broke. Under Gandhi's leadership, MNDHS shut down its Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program in October as ballooning year-over-year payouts led to findings of fraud, with providers using names of eligible beneficiaries to obtain funds through inflated or fake reimbursement claims, according to a Minnesota House probe. Originally estimated to cost under $3 million, HSS disbursements totaled more than $100 million in 2024, which federal officials considered the "vast majority" to be fraudulent. A state auditor also alleged that MNDHS had fabricated or backdated documents going back to before Gandhi was commissioner that exacerbated the daycare scandals. In an interview with Minneapolis’ NBC affiliate, Gandhi admitted that MNDHS had not acted fast enough to quash the HSS scandal. Gandhi also appeared to criticize federal Medicaid administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and the administration after MNDHS created a fraud "fact-check" website that the Washington Examiner reported at times tried to dispute the existence of a fraud issue in the state. Following her demotion, Walz came out swinging agianst the White House, blaming Oz and President Donald Trump for playing "politics with Minnesotans’ health care." "[W]e are focused on stability and results," Walz told Minneapolis’ FOX affiliate. "Today, we’re building on our success by putting an even stronger structure in place; adding leadership, improving oversight, and ensuring these programs are managed with the discipline and accountability Minnesotans expect. That’s how we protect care and deliver for families," Walz told the outlet. TIM WALZ FIRES BACK AT TRUMP ACCUSATION OF 'INCOMPETENCE,' DODGES ON RESPONSIBILITY FOR FRAUD IN MINNESOTA In a separate release, Gandhi said she remains honored to have led the agency under Walz and to have overseen "aggressive and proactive work to protect Minnesota’s Medicaid program for Minnesota’s most vulnerable people, to detect and prevent fraud, to prevent federal cuts to funding, and to improve internal culture at the agency." Fox News Digital reached out to Walz and MNDHS for additional comment. When Walz made her commissionership official in February, he called it the "hardest job" in the state and said Gandhi could have decided to retire but did not. Minnesota Republicans also responded by blasting Walz for shuffling the deck versus providing "steady leadership" in fighting the statewide fraud scandal. "We could have avoided this entire circus had Gov. Walz seriously considered who was best-equipped to lead DHS in the first place; someone who denies the existence of fraud was never fit to lead the agency experiencing the most fraud our state has ever seen," state Sen. Paul Utke, R-Park Rapids, said in a statement. "Keeping [Gandhi] on board as a deputy commissioner does a disservice to every single taxpayer that has lost money to the fraud she has totally failed to address."  The MNDHS deputy administrator in charge of Medicaid, John Connolly, will fill Gandhi's old role. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1681a200899a00e7621d Actor Zachary Levi backs Thomas Massie as Trump targets the Republican for ouster: 'Good for this country' te 2026-05-05T16:10:41.807Z Actor Zachary Levi backs Thomas Massie as Trump targets the Republican for ouster: 'Good for this country' Actor Zachary Levi voiced strong support for embattled incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., urging people to back the congressman's re-election bid. "My fellow Americans, there are very few politicians that actually stand and fight for the people of this country like @RepThomasMassie does. He is a man of integrity and strength, and I wish more of the folks in DC would follow his example," Levi declared in a Monday night post on X. "Please consider supporting him in his re-election bid. Whether you live in Kentucky, or elsewhere, he is good for this country," Levi wrote, sharing the link to a Massie campaign fundraiser. ZACHARY LEVI CLAIMS SUPPORTING TRUMP MADE HIM A HOLLYWOOD OUTSIDER "In less than 24 hours, we’ve raised $122,457 thanks to your generosity!" Massie declared in a Tuesday morning post on X. Some of Levi's roles have included the TV series "Chuck" and the "Shazam!" films. Levi backed Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential contest. But Trump, a vociferous Massie critic, has been targeting the lawmaker for ouster. MASSIE ALLY SPARKS BACKLASH AFTER ACCUSING TRUMP-BACKED CHALLENGER OF ABUSING VA BENEFITS Massie is facing Trump-backed challenger, former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, in the GOP primary in Kentucky's 4th congressional district. The primary is on May 19, which is just two weeks away. Fox News Digital reached out to Massie on Tuesday. MASSIE SAYS MUSK NEVER DONATED TO HIS RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN DESPITE PRIOR PLEDGE The congressman has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since late 2012. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1467a200899a00e761c0 Florida man in bunny helmet allegedly led police on 120 mph chase before surrendering to troopers te 2026-05-05T16:01:43.426Z Florida man in bunny helmet allegedly led police on 120 mph chase before surrendering to troopers A Florida man wearing an unusual motorcycle helmet is accused of leading police on a hare-raising chase in which he allegedly reached speeds of 120 mph as he attempted to out-hop authorities. The incident unfolded just after 11 p.m. Sunday, when authorities with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) were led on a high-speed pursuit by a motorcyclist wearing a bunny helmet along U.S. Highway 19 near Jessup Lane in Pasco County, according to FOX 35.  Troopers reportedly noticed a motorcyclist moving at a high rate of speed and weaving through traffic with its license plate flipped upward.  After the motorcyclist allegedly failed to pull over for a traffic stop, authorities launched a pursuit, FOX 35 reported. WATCH: FLORIDA 15-YEAR-OLD FACES FELONY CHARGE AFTER ALLEGED RECKLESS ELECTRIC DIRT BIKE CHASE THROUGH TRAFFIC The driver, later identified as 29-year-old Dalton Hubbert, allegedly led police on a dangerous chase in which he reached speeds of up to 120 mph and ran red lights, the outlet reported.  The pursuit came to an end shortly before 11:30 p.m., when Hubbert reportedly pulled over on Commercial Way in North Weeki Wachee and surrendered to authorities.  Photos released by FHP show Hubbert being taken into custody wearing a fuzzy white bunny helmet. Hubbert was subsequently transported back to Pasco County to face charges of reckless driving, felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement, driving more than 50 mph over the speed limit and use or display of a weapon during the commission of a felony, according to FOX 35.  Florida Highway Patrol did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1453a200899a00e761b7 "Yellowstone" spinoff preview promises extreme violence, stars two major characters te 2026-05-05T16:01:23.559Z "Yellowstone" spinoff preview promises extreme violence, stars two major characters A new preview is out for the upcoming "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," and it looks exceptional. Taylor Sheridan's latest expansion of the neo-Western universe will focus on Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser) following the events of the original series. Montana is long gone. Now, the two are off to Texas to face new enemies, rivals and problems that will require violence to solve. The hype surrounding "Dutton Ranch" has been off the charts. It's not hard to understand why. Rip and Beth were two of the most popular characters in "Yellowstone." 'YELLOWSTONE' STARS COLE HAUSER, KELLY REILLY CONFIRMED FOR SPIN-OFF SERIES ALONGSIDE MAJOR CASTING ADDITION Now, it's time to start the next chapter. It looks like there will be plenty of bloodshed and gunfights, judging from the trailer released Tuesday. You can watch the new preview below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. This show looks like it's going to keep the same energy that made "Yellowstone" a monster hit. Fans have already seen the disaster that is "Marshals" on CBS. 'YELLOWSTONE' SPINOFF 'MARSHALS' SHOCKS FANS BY KILLING OFF MAJOR DUTTON FAMILY MEMBER IN PREMIERE Part of the reason "Marshals" doesn't hit the same way is because it's on broadcast TV. "Dutton Ranch" won't have that issue. It will stream on Paramount+, and that means nothing is off-limits. Furthermore, Ed Harris is a new addition to the "Yellowstone" universe. That's an A+ casting decision. Harris is a Hollywood legend, and while I initially thought he might be a "Dutton Ranch" villain, it appears he's going to be a good guy. Also, "I thought I'd seen my last firefight" goes incredibly hard in the trailer. I wonder if there's a Vietnam War or a veteran background to the character, like what fans saw with Kayce Dutton. "Yellowstone" fans can catch "Dutton Ranch" starting May 15 on Paramount+. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa143fa200899a00e761ae Hail Mary in Lubbock: Brendan Sorsby’s last shot at beating NCAA gambling allegations te 2026-05-05T16:01:03.985Z Hail Mary in Lubbock: Brendan Sorsby’s last shot at beating NCAA gambling allegations The clock is ticking for Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech. Once thought to be a national championship contender with an expensive roster and their coveted transfer portal addition behind center, the Red Raiders now find themselves at the mercy of the NCAA as it investigates the Texas Tech quarterback for alleged gambling. Nobody inside the football building is arguing that Sorsby shouldn’t be punished for his alleged actions. Brendan Sorsby at crossroads: NCAA gambling probe could end Texas Tech QB's college career You can't gamble on your own team, which is what he is alleged to have done during his time at Indiana. It doesn’t matter if that wager was $1 or $10, you simply can't do it. And, I would like to think in this day and age of online betting, one would still know the difference between right and wrong. I don't care if Sorsby was betting on the UFC, or even cricket, the rules state you cannot place a wager on any sport that is also played at the collegiate level. That's the problem in this case. But, it's also one that the Texas Tech quarterback is hoping can be mitigated by hiring a well-known attorney who has spent years taking on some of the biggest fights in sports. Can the known gunslinger have Jeffrey Kessler negotiate a penalty that would keep him from sitting out the entire 2026 season? That part is already being discussed behind the scenes, according to sources close to the situation. If Kessler cannot figure out a way to get Sorsby's punishment from the NCAA reduced, it's expected that he would file a lawsuit inside a Texas courtroom that challenges the organization with some type of argument that would convince a local judge. No, Kessler does not want to file a lawsuit, but it might be the only shot that Sorsby has at playing college football next season. Even with a friendly local judge, coming up with a defense that actually works is going to be a tough task. Texas Tech wants it to work. The school wants to have their quarterback. Sorsby obviously does too. He's got about $5 million to $6 million reasons to fight for his collegiate life in Lubbock. Will it work? I have no idea. But I'm not betting against the powerful Kessler, no pun intended. If it doesn’t, Sorsby will try to enter the NFL's supplemental draft this summer. Even that part is not a given since the league makes the final decision on if he would be eligible for the secondary draft. But, to think that Sorsby could get away with allegedly betting on his own team and still suit up for Texas Tech this season feels like hitting a 60-yard Hail Mary to win the game. Who knows, Sorsby does have a cannon for an arm. His lawyer is trying to just give his receivers a chance down the field. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa142ca200899a00e761a5 Tyler Robinson prosecutors: No DNA, no problem — pile of evidence to push Charlie Kirk case toward justice te 2026-05-05T16:00:44.140Z Tyler Robinson prosecutors: No DNA, no problem — pile of evidence to push Charlie Kirk case toward justice Utah prosecutors say they are prepared to proceed with a preliminary hearing against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk, without additional DNA analysis, according to a new court filing. The filing, made by prosecutors Friday, said that they don't need DNA evidence allegedly tying Robinson to the crimes in order to hold the preliminary hearing, where more evidence is expected to be produced. "The State has previously proffered that it intends to introduce at the preliminary hearing DNA evidence tying Defendant to the crimes charged in the Information," prosecutors said in their filing.  "However, if the Court finds that the State’s introduction of that evidence at the preliminary hearing warrants a continuance, the State is prepared—in the interest of moving this case forward—to proceed with the preliminary hearing as scheduled without the DNA evidence. The State has made this decision after concluding that the other evidence it intends to introduce is more than sufficient to establish probable cause for bindover." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 18, but Judge Tony Graf is expected to make a ruling on Friday about whether the hearing will proceed as planned or be postponed. CHARLIE KIRK’S ASSASSINATION LEAVES UNANSWERED QUESTIONS AS INVESTIGATORS PIECE TOGETHER GAPS IN CASE In late March, Robinson's attorneys asked Graf for a minimum six-month delay for the preliminary hearing. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Robinson's attorneys said in the filing that defense attorneys received more than 600,000 files from prosecutors during a meeting on March 12, which they say will take time to review. The team also said that the discovery is not yet complete. "Discovery in this case is incomplete, voluminous, and the processing of it is complex," the defense team wrote. CHARLIE KIRK’S WIDOW ERIKA KIRK DEMANDS SPEEDY TRIAL, ALLEGING 'UNDUE DELAY' FROM TYLER ROBINSON DEFENSE Prosecutors in an April 30 filing accused Robinson's defense team of misleading the public surrounding ballistics testing. In a previous filing, Robinson's attorneys claimed that "the ATF was unable to identify the bullet recovered at autopsy to the rifle allegedly tied to Mr. Robinson." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST However, Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard said the claim was misleading and "misstated," which resulted in widespread media coverage. CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION: DAILY MAIL ACCUSED OF 'MEDIA MALFEASANCE' OVER BOTCHED BULLET ANALYSIS Ballard said Robinson's defense left out critical context from the ATF report. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "The ATF was unable to identify or exclude the bullet as having been fired from the rifle," Ballard wrote. "Defendant reinforced this misleading inference by following it up with, 'the defense may very well decide to offer the testimony of the ATF firearm analyst as exculpatory evidence.'" In the ATF report's appendix, officials explained that "inconclusive" findings indicate that it was "an examiner's opinion that there is an insufficient quality and/or quantity of individual characteristics to identify or exclude." Robinson faces multiple charges after he allegedly killed Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025, including aggravated murder. His charges are death penalty eligible. Fox News’ Michael Ruiz, Stepheny Price, Julia Bonavita and Peter D’Abrosca contributed to the report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa123ea200899a00e7614f No Labels candidate and former ASU quarterback Hugh Lytle can stay on governor ballot, court rules te 2026-05-05T15:52:30.423Z No Labels candidate and former ASU quarterback Hugh Lytle can stay on governor ballot, court rules PHOENIX – Arizona No Labels Party gubernatorial candidate Hugh Lytle was a walk-on quarterback for Arizona State before injuring his collarbone. Though Lytle never saw game time with the Sun Devils, he is carrying his football experience into his race for governor, hoping to clinch a win in November.  Lytle announced his bid for governor in January outside ASU’s Mountain America Stadium. He is vying for the position against Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican Andy Biggs, the leading GOP candidate in recent polls.  He secured a win Monday when the Arizona Supreme Court ruled he can run for governor even though he technically violated a state law by not listing his home address on his nominating paperwork. Before his venture into politics, Lytle was an entrepreneur with four businesses in the healthcare industry. Before then, he was a team player in another way, helping Indianapolis’ Franklin Central High School to three state championships as a starting quarterback. His time on the field continued briefly at Hanover College in Indiana and as a walk-on quarterback for ASU’s football team. “And so that’s been how the career has been built – (implementing) kind of those same things I learned in football and the same things I learned in sports about discipline, focus, building great teams and executing,” Lytle said. “Same thing I bring to the governor’s office.” Lytle was on the roster for the Sun Devils in the 1980s but was injured before ever playing in a regular season game. His roommate was quarterback Jeff Van Raaphorst, who led ASU to victory in the 1987 Rose Bowl and is now a color commentator for the team. In hindsight, Lytle admitted he might have fared better at a smaller school, but at the time, he was chasing his NFL dreams. Since then, Lytle has immersed himself in the healthcare world. Most recently, he founded El Toro Ventures, a healthcare investment company, after founding Equality Health, Univita Health and Axia Health Management. Lytle has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, following in the footsteps of his father, Ben Lytle, who founded Anthem.  “I just learned everything I possibly could,” Lytle said. “Took different positions, got promoted, went back down, did everything I could.” Lytle learned a lot from his time in healthcare, saying his work as an entrepreneur makes him a prime candidate in the gubernatorial race, but he has also carried with him lessons from his playing days.  As a quarterback, he had to learn the role of  everyone’s position, a mindset that sticks with him as he steps into politics. “I would know exactly what everybody’s doing,” he said. “I would personally go out and whip the votes. I’m going to be sitting with the legislators, saying, ‘Why are we not getting this done? What do we need to get done to make this bill happen?’”  It’s not just about knowing his team and his players. Lytle knows how the pressure feels when the clock is ticking down in the final minutes or seconds of a game or play. But he doesn’t plan to be pressed for time if he wins the gubernatorial race in November. He already is building panels to better understand policies and policy change, and plans to have a budget ready by October so that he can “hit the ground running.” “It’s one of these things where, especially as quarterback, you have to make quick decisions, very short decisions,” he said. “So that means you have to study. You have to be prepared. So I’m someone who absolutely prepares in advance.” His road to the governor’s office might be bumpier than he imagined. The Arizona No Labels Party switched its name to the Independent Party in October 2025, but the name change has since been rolled back. The controversy surrounding the name change revolves around the fact that the No Labels Party gained state recognition under that name specifically, and changing to the Arizona Independent Party would be confusing for voters registered as Independents. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como voided Secretary of State Adrian Fontes’ approval of the name change, calling it a “bait and switch,” reasoning that signees for political parties are “largely motivated by how the party describes itself, i.e., the party’s name.” As of April, 35.54% of Arizona voters were registered as Republicans, 28.13% as Democrats, 1.03% as No Labels, .71% as Libertarian, .12% as Green and 34.48% as other, according to the state’s most recent voter registration statistics.  The party’s name was reverted to the No Labels Party on March 25, but Lytle’s challenges haven’t stopped.  He faces a ballot challenge from fellow No Labels candidate Teri Hourihan, who questioned  the validity of Lytle’s signatures, claiming invalid addresses, unregistered voters and illegible signatures. Hourihan claimed that after eliminating the invalid signatures Lytle gathered, he only had 1,219, roughly 500 short of the 1,771 needed to qualify for the ballot.  Lytle hasn’t been discouraged, though, explaining competition – on the field and in politics – makes people better.  With the primaries set for July 21, Lytle continues to try to pull from both sides of the aisle to fuel his campaign and compete with other candidates. “When it comes to my candidacy, we are the world,” he said. “I am everything from conservative, business-focused, pro military, pro police, all the way to socially moderate and believing in everybody, human rights, civil rights, equal rights for all.” The post No Labels candidate and former ASU quarterback Hugh Lytle can stay on governor ballot, court rules appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa122aa200899a00e76146 Arizona makes its case to be pickleball capital of world te 2026-05-05T15:52:10.958Z Arizona makes its case to be pickleball capital of world SCOTTSDALE – Missy Lagomarsino has a dream. She wants Arizona lawmakers to name pickleball the state’s official sport. “The biggest indoor pickleball facility in the world is being constructed in Scottsdale right now because there are so many players that are coming here,” the Scottsdale resident said. “Many of our national tournaments are held in Arizona so Arizona has a lot going on with pickleball.” Racket sports have been around a long time. With origins in the 12th century, tennis has grown to be one of the most popular sports in the world.  Other racket sports such as badminton and table tennis have been a part of the Summer Olympics for more than 30 years. The racket sport that has gained the most traction among the people of Arizona in the 2020s, however, is pickleball. The growth can be seen throughout the state, with cities such as Goodyear and Surprise offering 6.45 and 5.90 courts per 10,000 people, which rank second and third nationally among cities with a population more than 100,000, according to Pickleball Magazine. “I’m a grandma,” Lagomarsino said. “I’ve never played sports in high school or anything like that. And I started playing pickleball, and I was hooked and I play every single day. “I love the sport, and I want to share it with everybody.” Pickleball can best be described as a mix of tennis and table tennis, using plastic balls and paddles on a 20-by-44 foot court. Since 2020, pickleball’s American participation has grown to 24.3 million players, an increase of 20 million over a five-year span, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.  Lagomarsino is an ambassador for USA Pickleball, a member of the steering committee for the Blue Zones Project representing the pickleball community. She helped start an initiative with the Arizona Senate. On Jan. 29, Senator Frank Carroll introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 1021 (SCR 1021) to designate pickleball as the official state sport of Arizona. The resolution has been tabled until next year.  “For the state of Arizona and for the people of Arizona, it’s really valuable because it’s a marketing tool. It’s a great way to shine a light on Arizona’s great environment, how welcoming we are to winter visitors,” Lagomarsino said. “Our lifestyle is very outdoorsy and active in Arizona, all the way through your senior years, a great way to highlight our awesome weather 90% of the year.” Lagomarsino believes that making pickleball the state sport of Arizona would be significant for both the sport and the state. “That will drive tourism,” she said. “It will drive rental properties when people come in from out of town. It will put money in hotels when major tournaments come in.  “We have quite a few manufacturers of pickleball equipment, for example, Proton, which is a huge pickleball company. It’s based in Scottsdale. Their paddles are super popular. So for the state of Arizona, it’s an economic boom if we name pickleball the state sport of Arizona.” PURE Pickleball and Padel will be the largest indoor pickleball facility in the world once its construction is completed. PURE, which plans to open in mid-to-late 2027, will be home to 40 pickleball courts, eight padel courts, a restaurant and bar partnership with Wolfgang Puck Catering, spa amenities and a sports performance and recovery center.  “We want to create a place where people want to hang out,” Kevin J. Berk, the co-founder and CEO of PURE, said. “One of the things that I think is probably the greatest thing that we’ll offer to anybody is that eight of our 40 courts are open-play slash challenge courts, and they’re free to the public. So this is no different than going to Cholla Park or Horizon, except for you’d be playing indoors on the best courts ever built.” Berk said PURE will give local residents the opportunity to dodge the brutal summer heat that the Phoenix area experiences, all while maintaining an inclusive environment that does not put a financial strain on anyone who wishes to visit. “The market at some point in time may get saturated with facilities with options for people. We’ve got to make something that they, when they have a choice, they’re going to choose PURE. And that’s where we started,” Berk said.  Lagomarsino and Berk are among many Arizonans who have found community as pickleball players.  “To me, it’s like a second family,” Berk said. “I’m 58 years old. It’s kind of difficult to meet people at this age, make new friends, but I’ve made, I don’t know how many new friends, 100, like serious people who I could call, go play, hang out with or whatever.” In addition to the adult population, pickleball’s growth can also be seen among Arizona’s youth, especially from a competitive point of view. Scottsdale’s JZ Holmes and Andre Mercado are among the most successful pickleball players for their age in the entire world. Holmes, who is 12 years old, is currently ranked No. 1 in the Professional Pickleball Association’s 12U boys doubles division, while Mercado plays professionally on tour as a 16-year-old. “Right now, I’m just trying to focus on getting better every day, just staying consistent, putting in my hours every day,” Mercado said. Mercado is ranked No. 97 in doubles, No. 93 in mixed doubles and No. 123 in singles in his age division. With the success and dedication to the sport, there are challenges that come with being top pickleball players at such a young age. “There are mental challenges, when I’m down, say 0-10 it’s hard to come back and have that mentally strong attitude. And I try to work on that,” Holmes said. For Mercado, the biggest challenge comes with the time that is dedicated to either traveling, training or playing. “I’m gone usually anywhere from one to three times a month and those trips usually range from four days to six days so I’m gone for a good chunk of the year,” he said. “That’s pretty tough like being away from family and just the mental toll of always being on the road.  “I feel like for most people it would be tough because having such a busy schedule can be pretty stressful. It’s like I’m pretty much doing at least three hours of court time a day, getting a good workout for an hour, watching film every day for at least an hour. Getting good high quality meals, high quality sleep.” In addition to his success on the court, JZ Holmes has a parent-managed Instagram account, @slamdinkjz.pb, that has amassed more than 800 followers and various sponsorships from pickleball brands.  “I understand how important branding is with my background and marketing and PR. So I was like, if we’re gonna do this, we want sponsors to help offset some of these costs, and the way we’re gonna do that is establishing a brand for him and making brands want to work with him, not necessarily because he’s the number one kid, but because he’s a good human. He represents brands well,” Mandy Holmes, JZ’s mother, said. “A lot of that is because of his Instagram presence, and his influence in the junior pickleball world.” With bright futures ahead of them, JZ Holmes and Mercado are paving the way for competitive pickleball to become a popular sport for youth players all over the world. Along the way, they may just do their part to make Arizona the unofficial (or official) pickleball capital of the world. The post Arizona makes its case to be pickleball capital of world appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa1215a200899a00e76131 'Abnormal': 4 University of Arizona fraternities under investigation te 2026-05-05T15:51:49.973Z 'Abnormal': 4 University of Arizona fraternities under investigation One of the fraternities is facing allegations of hazing and illegal drug use. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa11fca200899a00e760fe Caller confronts Charlamagne, blames media rhetoric for threats against Trump te 2026-05-05T15:51:24.473Z Caller confronts Charlamagne, blames media rhetoric for threats against Trump A caller challenged Charlamagne tha God during a live segment on "The Breakfast Club," arguing Monday that media narratives have contributed to threats and attempted violence against President Donald Trump, as debate intensifies following the recent assassination attempt against the president. The caller opened the exchange by blaming media narratives for escalating tensions surrounding Trump. "The only thing that’s changed is the way y’all have radicalized the media against Donald Trump," the caller said. "That’s why people are trying to kill him, because the media is pumping in their heads that this man is this, that, and the third." DONALD TRUMP SAYS PRESS HAS LOST ALL CREDIBILITY, BLASTS LIZ CHENEY OVER DISTORTED COMMENTS Charlamagne responded by placing the issue in historical context, pointing to prior threats against U.S. presidents. "Assassination attempts against presidents isn’t anything new," Charlamagne said. Co-host DJ Envy added a specific example involving former President George W. Bush. "They were trying to kill Bush. I remember somebody throwing a shoe at him," Envy said. "I don’t remember nobody trying to shoot his ear off," the caller said. FROM TRAINED ASSASSINS TO RALLY STAGE-RUSHERS, HERE'S EVERY KNOWN ATTEMPT ON TRUMP'S LIFE SINCE 2016 The caller rejected the idea that current tensions were unprecedented, arguing political hostility had long existed in American life. "I think America has always been this way. The only thing that changed is the media and the propaganda," the caller said. Charlamagne pushed back on the caller's argument by pointing to policy decisions as a source of public frustration. "We can’t sit here and act like he hasn’t implemented policies that have made things worse," Charlamagne said. "We have no business being in a war in Iran." The caller maintained that political radicalization was not unique to the current moment. "We’re acting like people weren’t radicalized before. This isn’t new," the caller responded. TRUMP CRITICS BLAME PRESIDENT'S RHETORIC FOR WHCA DINNER SHOOTING CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Charlamagne questioned whether Trump’s own rhetoric contributed to the environment described by the caller. "The times are different," Charlamagne said. "You don’t even think that a lot of that changed because of Trump and the way that he speaks?" As the discussion turned to economic conditions, the caller said current policies had not negatively affected him personally and directly referenced the current administration. "What pain has these policies caused me? Nothing, bro, because I’m old enough to remember Bush’s last administration and how the gas prices and food prices were under Joe Biden’s policies," the caller said, referencing former President George W. Bush and President Joe Biden. The exchange aired amid heightened national scrutiny over political rhetoric following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, as federal investigators continued to review suspect Cole Allen's background, writings and possible motives behind the attack. Fox News reached out to the White House for comment, but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa11e8a200899a00e760f5 Jordan Peterson suffering 'neurological injury' from psych meds, wife says he's in 'another realm of pain' te 2026-05-05T15:51:04.554Z Jordan Peterson suffering 'neurological injury' from psych meds, wife says he's in 'another realm of pain' Famed psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson is suffering a "neurological injury" from previously taking psychiatric medications and doesn’t plan to return to the public eye anytime soon.  "Dr. Peterson is at home with family and helpful companions… he is not talking about going back to work yet," Tammy Peterson told the New York Post, adding that he "feels as if he’s in another realm of pain." "His mornings are brutally painful and discouraging for him. Later, much later in the day, he sometimes feels some relief," she continued. "The damage done from psych medications from over six years ago takes patience, time and loving attention."  JORDAN PETERSON HAS SEEN ENOUGH OF ‘DOOM AND GLOOM APOCALYPSE MONGERING,’ SAYS CIVILIZATION HAS BRIGHT FUTURE Peterson has a well-documented history of medical issues related to the use of benzodiazepine and his family has put a spotlight on the discomfort that occurs when going through withdrawal. Tammy Peterson said her husband "developed tardive akathisia — a chronic movement disorder characterized by intense restlessness and a compulsive need to move, a known side effect of stopping dopamine antagonist medications." "There are many testimonials written by people who have suffered from psych medication damage," his wife told the Post. "The medical industry will have to face this evidence and take steps to protect the public from harm." Tammy Peterson also told the Post that her husband suffered from sepsis while recovering from pneumonia in Switzerland.  JORDAN PETERSON SAYS HE’S BAFFLED BY ‘DEGREE OF ANIMOSITY’ TOWARD TRUMP BY ‘ELITIST LEFTIST TYPES’ Last month, Peterson’s daughter, Mikhaila, explained in a lengthy social media post that her father would be taking some "time off of everything" because he had "a psych med induced neurological injury, and has been suffering from akathisia." Dr. Peterson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  DR. JORDAN PETERSON AIRS PRIDE MONTH GRIEVANCES, SAYS ‘CELEBRATION OF SEXUALITY’ IS NAMED AFTER CARDINAL SIN Peterson, a beloved yet controversial intellectual, has largely remained out of the public eye for the past year.  "He misses the opportunity to weigh in on societal issues," Tammy Peterson told the Post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa11bfa200899a00e760d7 PayPal says it’s ‘becoming a technology company again.’ That means AI. te 2026-05-05T15:50:23.948Z PayPal says it’s ‘becoming a technology company again.’ That means AI. PayPal is pitching an AI-led turnaround, tying automation and restructuring to $1.5B in savings as it cuts jobs and works to modernize its tech stack. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0fe0a200899a00e760ac Vitalant announces May blood drive locations in northern Arizona te 2026-05-05T15:42:24.204Z Vitalant announces May blood drive locations in northern Arizona Appointments can be made at vitalant.org, on the Vitalant app or by calling 877-258-4825. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0fc8a200899a00e76082 Reporter’s Notebook: Congress passes short-term FISA 702 fix, delays long-term renewal te 2026-05-05T15:42:00.371Z Reporter’s Notebook: Congress passes short-term FISA 702 fix, delays long-term renewal If you give them an inch, they may take a mile. And if you give Congress a deadline, they’ll probably take 13 days. Or perhaps 45. Congress recently struggled to reauthorize the nation’s most effective, and arguably most controversial, spying program. After much division, lawmakers only renewed Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 45 days. That was after a 13-day Band-Aid was applied last month. This infighting produced a buzzer beater on Capitol Hill. HOUSE PASSES FISA RENEWAL IN BIPARTISAN VOTE, PUTTING PRESSURE ON SENATE BEFORE LOOMING DEADLINE Congress knew for months that Section 702 of FISA would expire in mid-April. But after yanking renewal for the program from the House schedule earlier this year — then stumbling through two failed proposals to reauthorize the program in the House, Congress re-upped FISA for a scant 13 days. That deadline bore down on lawmakers last week, with FISA programs expected to lose their congressional blessing in the wee hours of Friday, May 1. "These are some of the most complicated public policy matters that Congress deals with. And they are all sandwiched together because of the deadlines that are upon us," observed House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. "There's still some negotiation, deliberation and consternation."  With the 13-day program patch on the precipice of expiration, House Republicans planned to pass a three-year extension — but the bill included a provision to also bar the potential creation of a "digital currency" by the Federal Reserve. Such a crypto mechanism isn’t in the offing right now, and it has nothing to do with FISA directly. But libertarian lawmakers fear that the government could track the financial transactions of Americans if the Fed initiated a digital financial asset. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said the upper chamber would reject any bill that included the digital currency provision. Even so, Johnson forged ahead with the FISA reauthorization featuring the digital currency ban.  "The Senate knows exactly what we're doing," said Johnson when asked if it was responsible to load up the FISA bill with the digital asset language, despite the admonition from Thune with FISA Section 702 on the verge of collapsing within hours. "I speak with Leader Thune all the time. They're watching this very closely. And hopefully they can process what we send them." Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, was one of the biggest advocates of outlawing the establishment of a digital currency by the Fed. Yours truly pressed him on why that provision had to ride on the FISA bill. "Government monitoring of the people," responded Roy. "(People) don't want to have surveillance in their cars. They don't want their currency tracked or blocked. And they don't want the government looking at their correspondence and their emails. They all think it's the same stupid crap. But the government is looking at all of our stuff." Which brings us to the essence of FISA. Libertarian lawmakers believe FISA Section 702 is too intrusive, sweeping up practically every electronic communication imaginable. It doesn’t tell the government what is said in those communiques, but it does document who is sending what to whom. MIKE JOHNSON FACES REVOLT FROM GOP PRIVACY HAWKS THREATENING TO KILL FISA RENEWAL AS DEADLINE LOOMS In fact, President Trump formerly opposed reauthorizing FISA. Some object to reauthorizing FISA because of the Russia investigation involving Trump and the 2016 election. However, the surveillance authorized in that inquiry was related to Title 1 of FISA and entailed customary court orders, not special information gathering as authorized by Section 702. FISA Section 702 does not require a warrant. And lawmakers from both sides of the aisle argue that allowing the government to vacuum up prodigious amounts of information about people without a warrant violates the Constitution’s 4th Amendment protection against "unreasonable searches and seizures." "There were some people that were holding out for a warrant. And I think they realized that probably was not a tenable position," said House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford, R-Ark. "There were a whole lot of safeguards that have been woven into the text of the bill." House Republicans finally adopted a procedural measure allowing members to debate the farm bill – and simultaneously consider a measure to eventually pay Border Patrol and ICE plus the FISA measure. But this was only successful after a nine-hour negotiation. The House then passed the three-year extension of FISA Section 702 the day before the program was set to lose its congressional authorization. But most knew that plan was dead on arrival with the Senate. Some senators opposed a lengthy extension — and the language on the digital currency was a non-starter for many senators, both Democrat and Republican. So there was fear that FISA Section 702 could lapse. "If we go to bed tonight, and we don't have that program in place, I fear there will be blood on our hands," said Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., fretting about the possibility of a terrorist attack. "History may judge the lapse of Section 702 authorities as one of the worst intelligence failures of our time," warned Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee. But some FISA Section 702 advocates asserted proper reforms were in place, and they could now support an extension. "If you abuse FISA now, you are going to prison," declared Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. The House-Senate tension didn’t deter Johnson from forging ahead with the three-year plan. 'COMPLETE FAILURE': GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN CRISIS THREATENS CAPITOL HILL AS TRUMP PLANS POLICY OVERHAUL "We're calling on them to do the job — pass the House's bill and get this done. Check the last box," said Johnson. "They're not going to take the House bill," I told the Speaker about the Senate.  "Well, they don't seem to have another alternative," Johnson replied. But there was another alternative. The Senate disregarded the House’s action and cleared a 45-day Band-Aid for FISA Section 702 with all 100 senators agreeing offstage. The Senate then approved it by unanimous consent. Section 702 skeptics secured a promise that the intelligence community would fork over declassified information about how the feds misused FISA.  "Every day that Section 702 is extended without meaningful reforms is a day that the program can continue to be abused," said Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. But some Democrats have reservations about granting FISA authority to the Trump Administration. "Have you seen (FBI Director) Kash Patel?" asked Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. "He has demonstrated that he is willing to violate American civil liberties." The House then aligned with the Senate, syncing up on the six-week extension.  But this is what’s interesting: Let’s say Congress failed to act on FISA Section 702 before the deadline last week. The program would not go completely dark. Sean Vitka of Demand Progress notes that the special court overseeing FISA reauthorizes the program "for a year-long basis. So it's actually been reauthorized just a month ago into March of 2027." In theory, inquiries and investigations don’t stop cold turkey even if Congress hasn’t renewed the law. But that grace period isn’t good enough for many lawmakers and those within the private sector. Intelligence agencies may have the right to still obtain information from telecommunications firms, but those companies might not comply and may fear legal exposure. Thus, it’s believed that companies would only provide data to the government if they have legal cover from Capitol Hill. "The question is whether the carriers will feel that they have sufficient legal protection to continue to cooperate," said George Croner, the former principal litigation counsel for the National Security Agency. So even though Johnson warned about there being no "alternative," the House voted to align with the Senate — and FISA Section 702 operates for another 45 days. Of course, Congress was supposed to work this out a few weeks ago. And since then, as Johnson said, there has been nothing but "negotiation, deliberation and consternation" over the spy program. At the rate things are going, that trifecta will return to Capitol Hill in mid-June as FISA Section 702 faces yet another deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0fb4a200899a00e76079 Justice Gorsuch highlights humanity, history in children's book celebrating America's 250th anniversary te 2026-05-05T15:41:40.816Z Justice Gorsuch highlights humanity, history in children's book celebrating America's 250th anniversary Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is releasing a children’s book this month aimed at teaching young Americans about the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s founding ideals. The book comes as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary and amid declining civic knowledge among students, a trend Gorsuch said he hopes to help reverse. In "Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration," Gorsuch highlights the ideals America was founded on — including independence, self-governance and separation of powers. The book weaves together stories both from well-known revolutionaries and everyday patriots, whose little-known acts of bravery paved the way for the country we know today. "If parents are tired of 'Goodnight Moon,' how about 'Goodnight, Ben Franklin?'" Gorsuch quipped of his forthcoming book in a sit-down interview with Fox News Digital. JUSTICE BARRETT OPENS UP ABOUT 'AWKWARD' START ON SCOTUS, SHADOW DOCKET AND MORE IN FORTHCOMING MEMOIR The book, written by Gorsuch and his former colleague, Janie Nitze, seeks to share the nation's hard-fought history with younger generations by highlighting the individuals at the center of America's founding. Gorsuch said the idea to write the book came out of a shared desire to address the steep decline in civic education in the United States among school-aged children and adults alike. "Only about 13% of kids today in eighth grade are proficient in American history — [and just] 22% in civics," he said. "One thing we could all agree on is the importance of learning American history," Gorsuch said. "Because how else are you going to carry this thing forward? Somebody has to run the zoo, right?" Ultimately, "Heroes of 1776" chronicles the individual stories of people who put their lives on the line to secure America's independence. At the time, Gorsuch noted, independence was considered a deeply radical notion. The book emphasizes the hardships that the Declaration's signers endured — often, at grave personal cost. "You have to remember that only about 40% of the colonists supported independence," Gorsuch told Fox News Digital. "Even in July 1776, another 30% were opposed. They were loyalists. The rest were kind of undecided. And it split up families." SUPREME COURT RULES ON KEY VOTING RIGHTS ACT RULE AS REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS WAGE REDISTRICTING WAR The book is striking both for its detailed, hand-painted artwork — developed in close collaboration with illustrator Chris Ellison, whose work Gorsuch said "deserves a prize" — and the captivating stories it shares about the founders and lesser-known patriots who risked their lives for freedom. This includes many young people as well. The book recounts the stories of 16-year-old Joseph Plum Martin, who defended Philadelphia from the British troops, and 18-year-old Emily Geiger, who worked as a spy. "Young people have been remarkable contributors to our country throughout history," Gorsuch said in the interview. By exploring the individuals whose sacrifices and bravery defined the fight for America's independence, Gorsuch said, he hopes the new book can offer a "touch of humanity" for children and adults alike, adding little-known details and color to an otherwise well-documented history. JUSTICE BARRETT TEASES NEW MEMOIR IN ABRUPT CONFERENCE EXIT "At the heart of it all were ordinary people willing to do extraordinary things and risk all they had to secure a better life for themselves, their children, and generations to come," Gorsuch wrote of the fight for independence, as America approaches its 250th anniversary. "And a wise old judge once told me, if you sit and listen to someone long enough, you're going to find something you can agree on," he told Fox News Digital. "Maybe you start there." "That's what we do," Gorsuch said of his relationship with his colleagues on the Supreme Court. "And that is what the framers did, too." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0fa1a200899a00e76070 DHS unloads on 'sanctuary calamity' Virginia after illegal alien accused of heinous crime released: 'Sicko' te 2026-05-05T15:41:21.264Z DHS unloads on 'sanctuary calamity' Virginia after illegal alien accused of heinous crime released: 'Sicko' FIRST ON FOX: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is blasting local officials in Virginia after the agency says it arrested an illegal immigrant convicted of child rape who was released back onto the streets by local officials. On Friday, ICE says it arrested Guatemalan national Walvin Victor Hugo Garcia after an appearance in Fairfax County court following his June arrest on felony charges of rape of a child less than 13 years of age, aggravated sexual battery of a victim under 13 years of age, use of a computer to commit sex offense with a minor, and distributing drugs to a minor.   ICE had lodged a detainer after his arrest in June asking the county not to release Garcia but, according to an ICE press release, "sanctuary politicians refused to cooperate with ICE" and Garcia was "allowed to leave court without ICE being notified." The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement placing the blame at the feet of local officials in Virginia, as well as with Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger. GUATEMALAN MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD PORN POSSESSION RELEASED BY FAIRFAX COUNTY DESPITE ICE DETAINER, DHS SAYS "Governor Spanberger and her fellow sanctuary politicians in Fairfax, Virginia refused to cooperate with ICE and RELEASED this child rapist from jail back onto the streets," Acting DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said in a statement to Fox News Digital.  "This criminal illegal alien from Guatemala has been charged with raping a child under 13, aggravated sexual battery of a victim under 13, and distributing drugs to a minor. Thanks to our brave law enforcement, this sicko is out of our communities. Governor Spanberger and Fairfax sanctuary politicians are playing Russian roulette with American lives by releasing criminals from jail into American neighborhoods."   Garcia first entered the country illegally near Eagle Pass, Texas, during the Biden administration in 2023, the agency says, and was released into the country. In February 2025, a Virginia immigration judge issued a final order of removal for Garcia. In a press release, DHS referred to the situation as a "Sanctuary Calamity." Fox News Digital reached out to Spanberger’s office and officials in Fairfax County for comment.  The Garcia case is the latest in a string of high-profile incidents cited by DHS and immigration enforcement advocates in Fairfax County in recent months as examples of sanctuary jurisdiction policies putting citizens in danger. MEET THE FAIRFAX KILLERS: TOP VIOLENT ILLEGAL ALIEN CRIMINALS WREAKING HAVOC ON MAJOR AMERICAN SUBURB In April, ICE arrested Roni Mendez-Escobar, another Guatemalan national, after Fairfax County authorities had previously released him despite charges of possessing and intending to distribute child pornography, according to DHS. That same month, authorities charged Misael Lopez Gomez, also from Guatemala, with murder and felony child abuse in the death of his 3-month-old daughter. Earlier in the year, Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy was charged with second-degree murder after a fatal stabbing, and Abdul Jalloh, a Sierra Leone national with a lengthy arrest record, was charged in the stabbing death of a Virginia woman at a bus stop. The cases have intensified scrutiny of Fairfax County’s policies and fueled broader political clashes over immigration enforcement in Virginia, an issue expected to remain front and center ahead of upcoming elections. While Spanberger has repeatedly said Virginia is not a sanctuary state, a state that prevents local law enforcement from partnering with federal immigration enforcement efforts, Spanberger rescinded local-federal coordination requirements as one of her first actions as governor. She argued that Virginia’s resources would be better spent enforcing its own laws. "Virginians have been deprived of critical public safety and local law enforcement to divert their limited resources for use in enforcing federal civil immigration laws," Spanberger said in a press release. During a press gaggle last month, Spanberger said it is an "absolute lie" that state and local police are unwilling to work with federal agencies, including ICE.  At the same time, conservatives have pointed to her as the face of an immigration standard in the commonwealth that Fox News Digital reported last month has alarmed some citizens, while sparking criticism from the Trump administration as well.  President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, sat down sat down with Fox News Digital for an exclusive interview in April, where he said if Spanberger is unwilling to cooperate with federal law enforcement, the border czar is willing to "send more teams into the streets." "Elections have consequences," Homan explained. "[Spanberger] ran on a law enforcement position that she was a career law enforcement person. [She] is a much different person now since she’s in that governor’s slot." Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Ann Kincaid and Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steven Descano have also faced blowback over the illegal immigrant violence in Virginia and will soon voluntarily testify at an upcoming Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement Subcommittee hearing entitled "Fairfax County Virginia – The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary City Policies." Fox News Digital’s Leo Briceno, Charlie Creitez, and Preston Mizell contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0f78a200899a00e76056 ElevenLabs lists BlackRock, Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria as new investors te 2026-05-05T15:40:40.336Z ElevenLabs lists BlackRock, Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria as new investors 4. ElevenLabs reveals new investors, hits $500M ARR, and expands enterprise footprint as voice AI becomes a critical interface. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0f64a200899a00e7604a Etsy launches its app within ChatGPT as it continues its AI push te 2026-05-05T15:40:20.459Z Etsy launches its app within ChatGPT as it continues its AI push Etsy's new native app within ChatGPT aims to be a conversational shopping experience for users. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0d87a200899a00e7601b ‘I can’t even sleep’: Arizona immigrant hit with $1.8M fine for staying in US te 2026-05-05T15:32:23.739Z ‘I can’t even sleep’: Arizona immigrant hit with $1.8M fine for staying in US A Cuban immigrant in Arizona is one of 65,000 people the Trump administration is fining $1.8 million as a cudgel to force them to self-deport. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Sanchez was already nervous about receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, but nothing could prepare him for seeing the dollar amount the government said he owed them: $1,820,252.00  The Cuban landscaper, who came to the United States with his family 20 years ago, was floored. The Arizona Mirror isn’t identifying Sanchez by his full name because he fears he will be retaliated against for speaking out.  Just two years prior, at a checkpoint in El Paso, Texas, immigration officials had told him he had a valid green card and sent him on his way after he was pulled into a secondary search. Now, he was being told he owed the government $1.8 million for failing to deport.  “I can’t even sleep worrying about it. What am I going to do?” Sanchez told the Mirror, adding that he is worried about being able to provide for his three children, all of whom are U.S. citizens.  His ability to work has become difficult, as he now fears Immigration and Customs Enforcement will come take him. He’s avoiding his family for their safety and taking any odd jobs he can, he says.  He said he feels like he is already in jail.  Sanchez isn’t the only immigrant facing seven figures in fines, either.  The fines are part of a new push by President Donald Trump’s administration to increase deportation figures. Critics argue it is an intimidation tactic meant to force immigrants into self-deportation and rob them of due process.  Sanchez’s case is one of thousands across the country where DHS is charging immigrants $998 a day for staying in the country. The fines can be levied for a maximum of five years, and that’s what’s happening to Sanchez and the others, who all have been saddled with the same $1.8 million fine.  “It is all about putting pressure on people, it is not about a reasonable expectation of collection,” said Hasan Shafiqullah, an immigration attorney who is part of a network of attorneys fighting back against the fines.  No lawyer, no money, no options  Sanchez came to the United States 20 years ago at the age of 18 because his family was fleeing political persecution in Cuba. His father had been outspoken against the communist Castro regime and feared retaliation in a country that has a documented history of repressing dissent.  Ever since, he has worked as a landscaper and has had no major run-ins with the law.  He has found a partner and started a family, with three children aged 3, 10 and 12, who he said he rarely sees out of fear of putting them at risk of a raid by ICE.  The letter, which the Mirror viewed, is similar to ones sent to many others across the country. The letter is signed by “Immigration Officer 1” and includes little information other than the amount of money he owes.  The letter includes information about setting up a payment plan with a link to a QR code to scan. When asked if he had done this, Sanchez said no, adding he was worried it was a trap.  “People are rightfully nervous,” Shafiqullah said, adding that he was unaware of any enforcement action related to fines yet.  But that didn’t quell Sanchez’s nerves. He’s worried that even if he tries to pay, he’ll be put in a detention facility, and if he can’t pay enough, he’ll be put in prison — so he’s considering self-deportation. DHS has said previously that those who chose to self-deport through their application would have their fines forgiven, but he doesn’t trust DHS to be true to their word.  “DHS is encouraging illegal aliens to voluntarily depart using the CBP Home app, which allows them to fly home for free and receive a $2,600 stipend, while preserving the option to return the legal, right way,” a DHS spokesperson said in a statement to the Mirror. “Illegal aliens who do not depart will face fines of $1,000 per day, as well as arrest and deportation without return.” With no money and no attorney to fight for him, Sanchez said he isn’t sure what other options he has and he fears being put into a facility where stories of mistreatment have become commonplace.  And it’s unclear if self-deportation would lift the burden of the fines. “You could self deport and still have the fine out there accruing interest,” Shafiqullah said.  And that means it would be impossible to ever return to the U.S. or to send money to family members who remain in America without it being seized. Project Homecoming Last year, Trump signed an executive order titled “Establishing Project Homecoming” to encourage self-deportation. It talks about using fines, including garnishing wages and property, as a means of pressuring immigrants to self-deport.  In a statement to NBC 7 San Diego, DHS stood by the fines, saying they had issued fines to about 65,000 people, totalling $36 billion.  DHS repeated that same statement to the Mirror.  “Between January 20, 2025, and March 18, 2026, ICE issued 65,101 civil fines to illegal aliens totaling more than $36 billion,” DHS said. “Our message is clear: Illegal aliens in the country illegally should leave now or face consequences.” Trump is the first president to impose the fines, though they’ve been an option for presidents since 1996, when they were established as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act.  And this isn’t even Trump’s first time imposing the fines. His first administration also levied fines against immigrants, though it was an unsuccessful initiative: The majority of the fines came back as undeliverable in the mail, and ICE collected a total of just $4,215. President Joe Biden did away with the policy during his term.  When Trump returned to office, DHS began implementing the fines again. But it is unclear if they’ll even be able to get that money, and Shafiqullah is part of a lawsuit that is asking a judge to halt their implementation until the courts can decide on their legality.  Without a judgment against an individual, the government can’t do much in regards to getting the money. It can begin garnishing wages, but seizing assets would require a judgment.  Many cases end up being sent to debt collectors. Shortly after the Mirror interviewed Salazar, his fines were sent to collections.  For Shafiqullah and the lawsuit, the fines represent the government acting in a way that is “arbitrary and capricious” — and also likely unconstitutional.  ICE has to prove that people like Sanchez and others are willfully not departing despite having orders to depart. In most of the cases, the individuals are seeking things like asylum, green cards or other pathways to citizenship.  Shafiqullah said such immigration procedures can sometimes take years through the legal process, and waiting out the process doesn’t mean someone is willfully not departing.  Additionally, the people getting these fines are often not given a chance to appeal or given a jury trial, and the notices are sent to a last known address with 50 days to respond. That violates the Constitutional right to due process, according to the lawsuit challenging their use.  But even if the fines are found to be illegal or a court imposes an injunction, it doesn’t bring much hope to Sanchez’s current reality.  “It has affected me a lot,” Sanchez said, looking down and wringing his hands.  He doesn’t want to bring danger to his family but needs to provide for them. He isn’t sure what to do. A situation, he noted, that he knows many others are likely in, as well.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0d72a200899a00e75ffd How pro wrestling star Ben Bishop went from basketball player to 'Big Trouble in Little China'-inspired giant te 2026-05-05T15:32:02.153Z How pro wrestling star Ben Bishop went from basketball player to 'Big Trouble in Little China'-inspired giant "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop is normally the tallest man in the room. He stands at a brooding "6-foot-12" and packs an incredible punch in the squared circle that has made him one of the top independent wrestlers on the scene today. Bishop is a former college basketball player at the University of Vermont, who decided to take a shot at pro wrestling once his collegiate career was over. He explained to Fox News Digital in a recent interview that he wasn’t "in love" with basketball despite loving the team aspect of the sport and Vermont. He stayed active playing Australian rules football. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It wasn’t until he took in an independent show that pro wrestling piqued his interest. "I went to an independent wrestling show just as a fan not even thinking about getting into wrestling and I was approached by a few wrestlers and the next day I started training," he said. "And that was that, and now seven years later, here I am. The transition wasn’t super difficult when it comes to the physicality of it. With basketball, forever I was working on my footwork, moving my body in space. "I think that’s the biggest hurdle for a lot of people getting into wrestling if they don’t have an athletic background – just learning how to move your body in space. And then, of course, there’s a lot more that goes into it when it comes to the psychology of professional wrestling, what happens in the ring, when to do certain things, all that. But picked up the physicality of it and the athleticism of it pretty quick. So, basketball was definitely a huge help." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Bishop said his gimmick is inspired by Kurt Russell’s character in the film "Big Trouble in Little China." "Sometimes, I think it’s harder to explain who I am. Sometimes, I ask myself who I am every single day," he told Fox News Digital. "Ben Bishop is just me. It’s just me turned up to 11. When I first got into wrestling, I decided who I wanted to be in wrestling. There’s a million big guys and I’m a legit ‘6-foot-12.’ That’s part of my gimmick – ‘6-foot-12, 15% of a metric ton.’ I always asked myself who do I want to be and there’s a million monsters in pro wrestling. The guys who are just brooding, big bad a--  guys. That’s not me. I’m pretty fun-loving. I don’t take myself too serious. I like to have a good time. I thought about it and I really take a lot of my inspiration from the movie ‘Big Trouble in Little China.’ HOW SKIPPING PROM LED SCARLETT BORDEAUX ON PATH TO PRO WRESTLING STARDOM "I think Kurt Russell’s character Jack Burton in that film pretty much encapsulates ‘Big Trouble’ Ben Bishop. What am I doing here, not taking yourself too seriously, anti-hero type of character. I love to have a good time, promote myself on social media – comedic skits – but you know when it comes down to business in the ring, I get stuff done and everybody’s in big trouble as corny as that sounds. But that’s kinda me. I always say what you see if what you get with Ben Bishop. I don’t hide anything. I don’t have any ulterior motives, or anything like that. I love wrestling, I love to have a good time and I love to combine the two." Bishop has been around the independent circuit for a few years, but has seemingly enjoyed himself at Awesome Championship Wrestling (ACW) as he’s offered support for "The Most Marketable Man" Richard Holliday. He said he joined ACW after connecting with the tag team duo known as The Now, Vik Dalishus and Hale Collins. He’s set to have a match at ACW Reckoning at the MJN Center in Poughkeepsie, New York next week. He will also be back in Holliday’s corner for his match against Andrade. "Myself and Richard Holliday, we’ve decided that we’re teaming up at Awesome Championship Wrestling because we do believe in our hearts, other people believe it too including WWE superstar Matt Cardona, we are two of the top guys on the independent circuit right now – bar none," he said. "We are the two guys that gets the most eyes on us. That’s the nature of professional wrestling – getting eyes on you, getting eyes on the product and people in seats. And we’re two of the best at it on the independent circuit. "Unfortunately, at the last show, things didn’t go our way back in March. Killer Kross found a way to take the ACW title. All is fair in love and war in professional wrestling. It is what it is. We’re moving on. In about two weeks, Holliday’s got a huge match against Andrade and I have a huge match against Foxx Vinyer. We’re both looking to get back on the right track. Foxx is a helluva competitor. I mean he’s been around for a long time. He’s a staple in the Northeast wrestling scene. But I’m a staple all over the god-dang country. I know Foxx is gonna bring it but I’m gonna bring it a lot harder." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0d5ea200899a00e75ff4 Meet Richard Holliday – the ‘most marketable’ man in pro wrestling taking the indies by storm te 2026-05-05T15:31:42.267Z Meet Richard Holliday – the ‘most marketable’ man in pro wrestling taking the indies by storm Richard Holliday is one of the top wrestlers on the independent scene and has garnered several championships across several promotions since he started his pro wrestling career. Holliday was most recently the Awesome Championship Wrestling (ACW) heavyweight champion before he lost the title to Killer Kross last month. He was also ranked No. 112 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s top 500 singles wrestlers in 2021. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The Connecticut native opened up about his career in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. "Richard Holliday is the top independent professional wrestler in the world today," he said. "It goes without saying but I have no problem saying it because it’s true. … In November 2014, Paul Roma and Mario Mancini opened a professional wrestling school legitimately two blocks from my house and at the time I was playing football in college, D-II football for the University of New Haven. "I always knew I wanted to be a professional wrestler, but at that time I was transitioning out of playing football. I didn’t want to play football anymore. I wanted to get into the ring. And I don’t know, by divine intervention or just by chance, a school opened up two blocks from my house and it kinda felt like the universe was saying, ‘Here you go kid, now’s your time.’" Holliday said the allure of pro wrestling is what drew him into the sport. He said it gave him the opportunity to showcase all of his abilities, aside from just his athleticism. "To me, professional wrestling is the greatest thing in the world," he said. "Obviously, I think it’s the greatest form of live entertainment but I just think it’s above everything else. I couldn’t think of any other career path where I could really sink my teeth into and have all my skill sets really be portrayed the way that I can in professional wrestling – from my creative prowess, to my athleticism, to being in front of a live audience to my marketing, my management, everything. PRO WRESTLING CHAMP STEPH DE LANDER SHARES ADVICE FOR RECENT WRESTLERS WHO DEPARTED WWE "Pro wrestling has taught me so much about myself. Not in terms of what you see on screen but off screen – managing my own business, being an independent wrestler, being my own boss. So, I manage everything and it takes a lot of skill and a lot of self-discipline in order to do so to make it in this industry. I couldn’t picture myself doing anything else. So, just from a young age, it’s always what I wanted to do." Holiday is now billed as the "most marketable man" in pro wrestling. He boasts thousands of followers across several social media platforms and his natural ability in front of the camera gave him the opportunity to perform in ACW. "I’m from Connecticut, and then The Now – Vik (Dalishus) and Hale (Collins) – they’re both New York guys so we’ve shared locker rooms up and down the road for several years," he told Fox News Digital. "When they started this venture, I was one of the first people they reach out to. They’re like, ‘Hey man, what you’re doing is awesome, right now, and we want you to be part of Awesome Championship Wrestling.’ It was very apropos." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Holliday is set to appear at ACW Reckoning next week in Poughkeepsie, New York, against Andrade El Idolo, a star with All Elite Wrestling and the New Japan Pro-Wrestling IWGP global heavyweight champion. He said the bout is just the latest in the string of marquee matches he’s been involved in. "Really over the past year I’ve had this rise on social media where a lot of my popularity has been gained through what I post on social media each and every day. Showing up everyday and having really entertaining things on the platform such as Instagram and Facebook and Twitter and TikTok – things of that nature," Holliday said. "And, it’s not lost on me that I gain new fans from social media and a lot of them may not have ever seen me wrestle in person, which is cool because now it allows them to be like, hey, I saw this guy online and I want to go see him wrestle. So, I think that’s kind of the point of social media is to attract new fans, which is great. But, ultimately, we want to get them in the door to see the live action. "Now, I wrestle every weekend, but every time I wrestle for ACW, it really seems like these really big, marquee matches. I’ve wrestled the likes of Matt Cardona, Matt Riddle, Killer Kross, Mike Santana. The matches get bigger and bigger and now I’m wrestling Andrade. So, what I really would love, and I know is going to happen, is if anyone were to tune into my previous ACW matches, go watch the catalog, they’ve uploaded a lot of the library on YouTube or you can go on Triller and watch these matches, is me proving how exceptional of a professional wrestler I am. How truly I am one of the best at my craft. If you want to consider me a technical wrestler, a tactical wrestler, I don’t really care what kind of wrestler you want to consider me. I don’t ever label myself, I just get in the ring and do what I do at a very high level. "So, me and Andrade, is it a clash of styles? I don’t know. Is it a dream match? I’m sure to some people, absolutely. This is a massive match to go down at the MJN Center, just like every Richard Holliday match that ever happens at the MJN Center. It is going to be one to watch. It is going to be a spectacle." Ben Bishop, Steph De Lander, Indi Hartwell, Mance Warner and The Righteous are among those who will be on the ACW Reckoning card. The professionalism of ACW is what separates the promotion from everyone else, according to Holliday. "It is up and away the most professional independent professional wrestling promotion that I’ve ever wrestled for and I truly mean that. It is TV quality production," he said. "Backstage, everybody gets taken care of. It’s so great from the catering, the locker room is spacious and comfortable and it’s the most professional environment I’ve been a part of on the independent scene. I almost don’t want to put them in the independent category because that’s how much they stand above everybody else." ACW Reckoning will take place the MJN Center on May 16. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0d4aa200899a00e75feb Patrick Mahomes so obsessive about knee rehab he takes a trainer with him when he leaves town te 2026-05-05T15:31:22.785Z Patrick Mahomes so obsessive about knee rehab he takes a trainer with him when he leaves town We've reached the point in the NFL offseason when folks are seeing the start of training camp on the horizon and, for the Kansas City Chiefs, that means getting a feel for whether quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be practicing with the club when workouts begin in St. Joseph, Missouri. The short answer is yes. The reason is that Mahomes is seemingly obsessive about his rehabilitation to the point he is joined at the hip with a trainer. Even when he goes home. Mahomes, rehabilitating from surgery to repair the torn ACL and LCL he suffered last December, is "way ahead of schedule," in that process, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said this week on a Sirius NFL radio interview. The rehabilitation process has reached the point that Veach believes the Chiefs will have to rein in Mahomes from doing everything immediately once training camp opens. And how is this possible? Mahomes is a rehab machine. He began the process exactly one day after his surgery in mid-December. And he has not stopped since. "I will say this, I think it wouldn’t surprise you guys, the way it’s been really inspiring to just see," Veach said. "I mean, in my mind, I’ve been there before with Pat. He had that dislocated knee [in 2019] and worked his tail off, and came back in three weeks. And I knew this bump in the road wouldn't slow him down at all. TRAVIS KELCE TALKS CRUSHING PATRICK MAHOMES SEASON-ENDING INJURY "But, I mean, this guy has been in the building — especially for, like, a player who has accomplished everything, can do anything he wants, he can hire his own trainers, he can be wherever he wants. He’s in our building every single day. And even when he goes away for a few days, say to Dallas for a weekend with his family, he takes one of our trainers with him." So, Mahomes sometimes takes weekends off with the family in his hometown. But he doesn't take days off from his rehabilitation regimen, to the point a team trainer travels with him. And it should be noted that other NFL players have been known to take trainers home with them. But that usually happens during the season when a player is trying to rally to be able to play a game in a few days. TOM BRADY DETAILS CHALLENGES ON ROAD TO RECOVERY AS PATRICK MAHOMES AIMS TO BOUNCE BACK FROM ACL INJURY It doesn't typically happen over the span of months and months after a near-total knee reconstruction. And it doesn't happen when going home means flying to another state for several days. And, yet, that's what Mahomes is doing. And it is apparently paying off. "Needless to say, he’s way ahead of schedule," Veach said. "I think the biggest challenge we’re going to have is protecting him against himself, because I’m sure when we get to St. Joe for training camp, he’s going to want to be full go. PRESIDENT TRUMP GRILLS KANSAS CITY BBQ RESTAURANT OWNERS ABOUT MAHOMES RETURN "But we’re going to have to hold him back a little. And, again, I don’t want to put a timetable on it. But I think you guys know the kind of person and competitor Pat is, and I would just say, we’re in a really good place right now." The Mahomes knee rehab has been on a lot of people's minds lately -- including the president of the United States. Everyone wants to know if Mahomes will be ready to go for training camp. Trump wanted to know if he's going to be ready for the start of the regular season. Seeing as Mahomes is traveling with a team trainer on his day off, we're closing in on the expectation the quarterback will indeed be ready for that opener. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0d37a200899a00e75fe2 IV therapy and supplements under scrutiny as experts warn of potential side effects te 2026-05-05T15:31:03.245Z IV therapy and supplements under scrutiny as experts warn of potential side effects As Fox & Friends continues its Wellness Week, the conversation has turned toward IV drips, peptides and creatine, with a focus on whether they are helpful health hacks or overblown hype. The segment featured Lawrence Jones undergoing IV therapy. According to the clinic staff, the treatment is designed to help with stress and overall wellness, making patients "less likely to get sick." Jones was treated with a cocktail of B vitamins, high-dose vitamin C, magnesium and amino acids. DO RED LIGHT THERAPY AND COLD PLUNGES REALLY WORK? A DOCTOR REVEALS THE TRUTH The staff also touted the benefits of NAD, claiming it "is going to clear up any brain fog" and is "amazing for physical injury." When asked about potential downsides, the clinician told Jones, "honestly, there are no negative side effects," and suggested that "you should sleep really well, wake up really well-rested to your first alarm." However, family medicine physician Dr. Mike Varshavaski expressed concern over the lack of informed consent and the nature of the claims. SUPPLEMENT HEALTH RISKS TO KNOW ABOUT, PLUS A CELEBRITY'S 'BRUTAL' INFECTION "It's tough to say what actually happened in that visit because there were a lot of promises being made," said the New Jersey-based doctor. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER He compared the human body to a car's fuel tank, warning that "putting more and having it spill all over the place just creates added side effects." Varshavaski noted that over-supplementing is not a harmless endeavor. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Fat-soluble vitamins "can actually build up in your fat stores and create toxicities," he said, adding that high levels of vitamin B have been associated with a higher cancer risk. The conversation then shifted to creatine and peptides. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Varshavaski was supportive of creatine, stating that it "actually has great evidence behind it" for explosive movements, though he clarified that it accounts for only about 5% of total fitness enhancements. In contrast, he described the use of unregulated injectable peptides as "incredibly frightening." The FDA does not regulate many of these products, leaving patients vulnerable to "black-market" substances sold for "research use only," Varshavaski cautioned. When it comes to vitamins and miracle cures, he concluded, "it's not as simple as more equals better." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0d0ea200899a00e75fc4 Kaspersky suspects Chinese hackers planted a backdoor into Daemon Tools in ‘widespread’ attack te 2026-05-05T15:30:22.288Z Kaspersky suspects Chinese hackers planted a backdoor into Daemon Tools in ‘widespread’ attack The cybersecurity company says it's seen thousands of infection attempts, and at least a dozen successful hacks after users installed malicious versions of the popular Windows software. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0ae0a200899a00e75f7f Sydney Sweeney fans beg 'Euphoria' to end the 'humiliation ritual' after shocking new Cassie scene te 2026-05-05T15:21:04.110Z Sydney Sweeney fans beg 'Euphoria' to end the 'humiliation ritual' after shocking new Cassie scene Fans slammed "Euphoria" after its latest episode, arguing the show reduced Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie to a repetitive cycle of "humiliation" that stalled her storyline. The hit HBO show continued to draw backlash after fans labeled the first handful of season three episodes as shocking and "disturbing" content. After Sunday's episode, fans criticized Sweeney's character's storyline and shocking scenes as repetitive, excessive and lacking meaningful direction. For episode four, Sweeney's Cassie Howard seemingly hit pause on her marriage to Nate Jacobs – played by Jacob Elordi – and fully embraced her OnlyFans career. Cassie showed up to an influencer party, where she exchanged a kiss with another girl and dabbled in some drugs as a ploy to gain attention online. "Is anyone else getting kinda bored with the Cassie humiliation ritual?" one user questioned online. "Like what else honestly? What is going to happen with her character outside of this? Where is her character gonna go?" SYDNEY SWEENEY ADMITS SHE ‘NEVER FELT CONFIDENT’ GROWING UP WITH CURVES BUT ‘EUPHORIA’ CHANGED EVERYTHING "Cassie rubbing coke and on her p----," one user wrote while adding a video that said, "Really? classless." "What in the f---? This was not on my bingo card for what she would wear," one user wrote about Sweeney's outfit for an influencer party. "As hideous as it is she does look f---ing incredible." "Last week we had pigs pissing and this week we get cassie rubbing coke on her p----," another user noted. SYDNEY SWEENEY SENDS FANS INTO A FRENZY WHILE ROCKING BARELY-THERE LINGERIE AND TIGHTS FOR HER BRAND Meanwhile, others did praise Sweeney's performance of Cassie as compelling and convincing. They claimed the actress fully embodies the role and has delivered standout acting this season. One user wrote, "Can't lie sydney can act down ! i genuinely thought cassie was about to overdose for a sec." "I hate how likable sydney sweeney is in this season of euphoria," another user wrote. "she's eating that role up." "Cassie chewing these only fans scenes up no shade," an X user said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Sweeney has faced criticism each week since the show's premiere on April 12. Sweeney's portrayal of Cassie has focused largely on the character's desire to start an OnlyFans account in order to pay for an extravagant wedding she planned to have. "I've no words for Sydney, this scene [is] actually terrible," a user wrote about the scene where Sweeney's character poses as an "adult baby" for her OnlyFans content. Viewers online were quick to claim the show's creator was "humiliating" Sweeney with the OnlyFans storyline. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Sydney Sweeney in season 3 is literally just humiliating her. I don't get how they don't see that it's not about this, her role is reduced to basically HUMILIATING HER, she's not gonna win any awards like that," one user wrote on X, before referencing a future scene. "They dress her like a baby, pretending to be a baby with a pacifier for what?" Premiering in 2019, "Euphoria" is the show that helped launch and solidify the careers of many cast members – including Sweeney, Elordi and Zendaya. The dark suburban teen drama has also featured more established figures like Colman Domingo, who has received two Best Actor Oscar nominations in the last few years, and the late Eric Dane. And it’s given visibility and recognition to other actors: Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow and Barbie Ferreira. Angus Cloud, another of its breakout performers, died in 2023. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0acca200899a00e75f76 Dwayne Johnson at the Met Gala: 'The most masculine men' wear skirts te 2026-05-05T15:20:44.207Z Dwayne Johnson at the Met Gala: 'The most masculine men' wear skirts Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made an appearance at the Met Gala on Monday night, raising eyebrows with a skirt over his pants and making a bold declaration about his outfit. The WWE legend rocked a multi-million dollar watch around his left wrist as well for the star-studded affair at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. But it was the skirt that had everyone talking. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The "Moana 2" star talked about his outfit with reporters and explained talking to fashion designer Thom Browne’s team about wearing the skirt. "I was like, look, in our culture, Polynesian culture, we rock lavalavas, we rock skirts," he said. "The most masculine men, not that I’m one of them, but the most masculine men wear lavalavas and skirts." A lavalava is a traditional article of clothing that is usually worn by Polynesians or other Oceanic culture. Men are seen wearing the cloth as part of school attire, business wear and for police uniforms in some countries. Johnson is a busy man in Hollywood, aside from his duties as a board member of TKO Group Holdings – the parent company of WWE. He was the leading man in "The Smashing Machine," which received critical acclaim but only received an Oscars nomination for best makeup and hairstyling. Emily Blunt was a Golden Globe nominee for best supporting actress. He’s set to appear in "Jumanji: Open World" later this year and "Fast Forever" in 2028. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0ab8a200899a00e75f6d Victor Wembanyama sets NBA postseason block record in the Spurs' loss to the Timberwolves te 2026-05-05T15:20:24.323Z Victor Wembanyama sets NBA postseason block record in the Spurs' loss to the Timberwolves Victor Wembanyama showed why he was the NBA's first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year. In the San Antonio Spurs' 104-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night at Frost Bank Center, Wembanyama recorded 12 blocks, setting an NBA postseason record. He had 11 points, 15 rebounds and 12 blocks, becoming just the third player to get a triple-double in the playoffs including blocks since the league began tracking blocks in 1973-74. While Wembanyama starred defensively, he struggled offensively, going just 5-for-17 from the field. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "We have to be better," Wembanyama said. "It shows up on the stat sheet. We need to figure out before 48 hours what we can do better, and I’ve got no doubt that we will. I trust us." The Timberwolves got an unexpected boost in the win, as star guard Anthony Edwards returned from injury sooner than expected. Edwards suffered a bone bruise and hyperextended his left knee during Game 4 of the Timberwolves’ opening-round series against the Denver Nuggets. The 24-year-old was expected to miss the first two games of the Timberwolves’ series against the Spurs but came back early. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter as Minnesota held on to hand San Antonio only its second loss in its last 17 series openers at home. Edwards said he knows his presence helps calm his teammates. "I know for a fact, just me being out there, it calms everybody down," Edwards said. "Not saying there’s any pressure on any of my teammates, but it takes pressure off of everybody just knowing that I’m out there, I’m available to play, yeah. And just doing what I do best, just trying to put the ball in the hoop." Timberwolves guard Mike Conley said no one expected Edwards back so soon. "Nobody expected him to play," Timberwolves veteran Mike Conley said. "It was just his level of commitment to the game. Not just to the game, but to his teammates. It showed a lot." Edwards' return helped propel the Timberwolves past the Spurs despite Wembanyama’s superb defensive effort. The Spurs will look to bounce back in Game 2 when they play the Timberwolves on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET. 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/69fa088ba200899a00e75f15 Republicans send $17.9B Arizona budget to Hobbs te 2026-05-05T15:11:07.182Z Republicans send $17.9B Arizona budget to Hobbs PHOENIX -- Republican lawmakers on Monday gave final approval to their $17.9 billion spending plan, rejecting arguments by Democrats who said their spending cuts coupled with tax breaks for businesses were cutting into needed programs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0877a200899a00e75f0c No Labels candidate stays in Arizona governor’s race after address challenge te 2026-05-05T15:10:47.300Z No Labels candidate stays in Arizona governor’s race after address challenge PHOENIX -- Scottsdale businessman Hugh Lytle can run for governor even though he technically violated a state law by not listing his home address on his nominating paper and petitions, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0863a200899a00e75f03 Navajo Nation lacks funding for medical examiner – and that’s hindering MMIP cases te 2026-05-05T15:10:27.312Z Navajo Nation lacks funding for medical examiner – and that’s hindering MMIP cases PHOENIX – The Navajo Nation Department of Criminal Investigations does not have an on-site medical examiner, forcing criminal investigators to take on duties they are not properly trained for and slowing down murdered and missing persons investigations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa061ea200899a00e75e6b Rare hantavirus human-to-human transmission suspected on luxury cruise ship where 3 have died te 2026-05-05T15:00:46.801Z Rare hantavirus human-to-human transmission suspected on luxury cruise ship where 3 have died Rare human-to-human transmission of the hantavirus may have happened aboard a cruise ship of nearly 150 passengers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, after three passengers died and at least four others were left sickened. The U.N. health agency said it is still investigating the outbreak aboard the Dutch vessel MV Hondius as it remains off the coast of Cape Verde, emphasizing that human-to-human transmission is uncommon and that the risk to the wider ‌public was low. "We do believe that there may be some human-to-human transmission that's happening among the really close ​contacts, the husband and wife, people who have shared cabins," Maria Van Kerkhove, the director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention at the WHO, told reporters in Geneva. "Some people on the ship were couples, they were ​sharing rooms so that's quite intimate contact," Van Kerkhove said. CRUISE SHIP OUTBREAK LEAVES 3 DEAD AS OFFICIALS DELAY MEDICAL EVACUATIONS AND PROBE HANTAVIRUS THREAT The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday that two cases of hantavirus infection have been laboratory confirmed, while five additional suspected cases are pending. Of the seven people affected, three have died and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa. Humans are primarily infected with hantavirus infection through contact with the urine, droppings or saliva of infected rodents, according to the U.N. health agency, though limited human-to-human transmission has been reported in previous outbreaks of the Andes variant of the virus. The WHO said it had been told there were no rats aboard the cruise vessel, leading to the working assumption that the deceased Dutch couple was infected in Argentina before boarding. NOROVIRUS SICKENS OVER 200 CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS ON MONTH-LONG VOYAGE The vessel was on a weeks-long polar cruise from Argentina to Antarctica and several isolated islands in the South Atlantic. Authorities are working to determine whether the cases are connected and when those requiring medical care will be allowed to disembark. The WHO said Monday that passengers were asked to stay in their cabins and "limit their risk while disinfection and other measures are being taken." Van Kerkhove told reporters that the plan for now is for the ship "to continue on to the Canary Islands." "We’re working with Spanish authorities, who will welcome the ship," Van Kerkhove said. Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner, along with The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0609a200899a00e75e4a Trump Administration Investigating Smith College Over Transgender Admissions te 2026-05-05T15:00:25.135Z Trump Administration Investigating Smith College Over Transgender Admissions The Education Department’s civil rights arm said admitting “biological males” to the women’s college may violate anti-discrimination laws. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa03dea200899a00e75dda Arizona GOP to urge Governor Hobbs to sign $17.9 billion state budget te 2026-05-05T14:51:10.482Z Arizona GOP to urge Governor Hobbs to sign $17.9 billion state budget Arizona Republicans say their state budget plan will lead to historic tax cuts. Democrats warn the proposal will put "corporations first, Arizonans last." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa03c4a200899a00e75da7 Alito rips Jackson’s ‘utterly irresponsible’ solo dissent as Supreme Court fight shakes up 2026 map te 2026-05-05T14:50:44.712Z Alito rips Jackson’s ‘utterly irresponsible’ solo dissent as Supreme Court fight shakes up 2026 map Justice Samuel Alito tore into Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s lone dissent in a high-stakes Louisiana redistricting dispute on Monday, calling her arguments "baseless and insulting" after the Supreme Court decided to fast-track implementing its recent redistricting ruling ahead of the 2026 midterms. Alito used a concurring opinion, joined by Justices Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas, to directly rebuke Jackson, saying her "dissent in this suit levels charges that cannot go unanswered." "The dissent goes on to claim that our decision represents an unprincipled use of power," Alito wrote, adding that that was a "groundless and utterly irresponsible charge." The clash highlighted Jackson's increasingly isolated position on the court, as she broke not only from the conservative majority but also from her two liberal colleagues, who did not join her dissent. Jackson forcefully accused the Supreme Court of overreach, marking the latest in a pattern of solo dissents in which the Biden-appointed liberal justice has blasted high-profile majority decisions that have frequently favored President Donald Trump and Republicans. MEDIA OUTRAGE OVER SUPREME COURT’S VOTING RIGHTS ACT DECISION COLLIDES WITH REALITY  In Monday's order, the high court decided in an unsigned ruling to allow Louisiana officials to quickly move forward with changing their congressional map, which is expected to reshape the state's congressional representation in favor of Republicans ahead of the midterms. Alito argued that delaying the judgment of the high court's 6-3 ruling last month — which significantly narrowed section two of the Voting Rights Act by finding Louisiana's map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander — served no practical purpose. Jackson's reasons for wanting to prolong implementation of the landmark ruling were "trivial at best" and "baseless and insulting," Alito said. "The dissent accuses the Court of 'unshackl[ing]' itself from 'constraints,'" Alito wrote. "It is the dissent’s rhetoric that lacks restraint." SUPREME COURT HEARS PIVOTAL LOUISIANA ELECTION MAP CASE AHEAD OF 2026 MIDTERMS Jackson had warned that the high court's intervention risked improperly injecting itself into an active election and creating the "appearance of partiality," pointing to ongoing voting and legal challenges already unfolding in the state. Legal experts observed the unusually pointed tone of Alito’s response, suggesting it indicated a deeper internal friction. George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said the conservative justice appeared to reach a breaking point in responding to Jackson’s criticism. "Justice Alito had had enough," Turley wrote. "He noted that her reliance on the 32-day period was a ‘trivial’ objection that put form above substance since no party had asked for reconsideration. It would be waiting for 32 days for no purpose, while the other parties had stated a reasonable and pressing need to finalize the opinion." Turley added that Alito took particular issue with Jackson’s accusation that the Supreme Court was acting in an "unprincipled" manner. The dispute centered on the Supreme Court's procedural rule that typically allows about 32 days before a judgment is formally sent down to lower courts. Alito emphasized that the rule is flexible and intended primarily to allow time for rehearing petitions, which he signaled were not expected in this case. The Supreme Court's decision Monday sends Louisiana into a scramble to implement a new map as ballots have already been sent to voters and the state's primary has been paused. The ruling is expected to have broader implications across the country as state election officials and courts attempt to finalize constitutionally compliant maps in time for the upcoming election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa03b1a200899a00e75d9e 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Nicholas Brendon's cause of death revealed te 2026-05-05T14:50:25.259Z 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Nicholas Brendon's cause of death revealed A cause of death for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actor Nicholas Brendon, who suddenly died at the age of 54 in March, has been revealed. According to the coroner's report obtained by Fox News Digital, the manner of death was listed as natural. The autopsy results listed atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease as Brendon's cause of death, citing acute pneumonia and a previous myocardial infarction as contributing factors. Putnam County Coroner Todd Zeiner stated that he was dispatched to Brendon's residence around 9:20 a.m. on March 20. Law enforcement present found no obvious signs of foul play. STARS WE'VE LOST IN 2026 First responders arrived at the home after receiving a 911 call around 8:21 a.m. from Brendon's longtime friend, Theresa Fortier — who had been staying with the actor due to his declining health. Fortier, who was sleeping in a separate bedroom, stated that she had last seen Brendon around 5 a.m., when she heard him coughing. She woke around 8 a.m. and found him dead. Medics declared Brendon deceased upon arrival due to "obvious signs of death," the report stated. Zeiner declared the time of death was around 6 a.m. "Law enforcement present found no obvious signs of foul play and assisted me with cataloging the scene," Zeiner wrote in the report. "Nothing seemed out of place or disturbed. The home appeared as though he had been renovating." Fortier said Brendon had been having a persistent cough and had been self-medicating with over-the-counter medications, the report stated. He had been complaining about chest pain, but refused to go to the hospital. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS His family confirmed his death in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter at the time. "We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes," the statement read. "Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he brought to life over the years. In recent years, Nicky has found his passion in painting and art. Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans. He was passionate, sensitive and endlessly driven to create. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was. While it’s no secret that Nicholas had struggles in the past, he was on medications and treatment to manage his diagnosis and he was optimistic about the future at the time of his passing." They concluded their statement by asking the public "for privacy during this time" as they took the time to "grieve his loss and celebrate the life of a man who lived with intensity, imagination, and heart. Thank you to everyone who has shown love and support." In 2023, Brendon shared that he had a heart attack in 2022 and multiple spinal surgeries following. The actor previously revealed he was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome, which the Cleveland Clinic describes as "the compression of a collection of nerve roots" found "at the bottom of your spinal cord" that control the ability to "move and feel sensations in your legs and urinary bladder." Following his death, close friends and former costars flocked to social media to share their respects. "'They’ll never know how tough it is to be the one who isn’t chosen. To live so near to the spotlight, and never step in it. But I know. I see more than anybody realizes, because nobody’s watching me,'" Sarah Michelle Gellar, who portrayed Buffy Summers, wrote on Instagram, quoting his character. "I saw you Nicky. I know you are at peace, in that big rocking chair in the sky." Alyson Hannigan, who portrayed Willow Rosenberg, wrote, "My Sweet Nicky, thank you for years of laughter, love and Dodgers. I will think of you every time I see a rocking chair. I love you. RIP." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0181a200899a00e75cbb U of Washington women's soccer team played a high school boys squad, and you'll never guess who won te 2026-05-05T14:41:05.724Z U of Washington women's soccer team played a high school boys squad, and you'll never guess who won The argument that men belong in women's sports took another shocking blow last week when the University of Washington's women's soccer team had a match against a men's team. Well, not a men's team, per se. It was an under-14 boys soccer team. Surely, the Division I power-conference team full of grown college women was able to easily dispatch a team filled with barely pubescent boys who don't even have their learners' permits, right? Uh oh! That's not a good look. WOMEN ARE LOSING THE SPORTS GENDER BATTLE. LET’S HELP THEM WIN THE WAR To be clear, the Washington Huskies women's soccer team isn't some also-ran either. This is a team that is fresh off a Big Ten Tournament win and made it all the way to the Elite Eight last season. And they lost to a team of boys. EX-ESPN HOST MAKES STANCE ON MEN IN WOMEN'S SPORTS CLEAR: 'WE KNOW THIS IS RIDICULOUS' To be clear, there's a reason the Huskies decided to schedule this game, too. Practicing against men, obviously, makes the games against other women's teams seem easy. It's like setting a pitching machine to 100 mph when you know the pitcher you're set to face tops out at 90. If you're shocked by this result, you're either way too far down the rabbit hole of trans indoctrination and gender equality in sports, or you just haven't been paying attention, because we've seen something even more egregious happen on the pitch before. If you'll recall, the U-15 FC Dallas boys team absolutely pummeled the U.S. Women's National Team by a score of 5-2 back in 2017 as it was fresh off a Women's World Cup win two years prior. There was also the time the Swiss Women's National Team lost to a U-15 boys team by a score of 7-1. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOLER BEGS STATE OFFICIALS TO BAN TRANS ATHLETES FROM GIRLS SPORTS AT CONTENTIOUS MEETING Many such cases. If you are still banging the drum that men and women, on the whole, are equal when it comes to competitive sports, then your head is buried so far in the sand that it's going to take a backhoe to get you out. It isn't contained solely to soccer, but we keep seeing these matches happen, and they're giving us a reference point for biological males competing in a female sport. And the results speak for themselves. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Pushing the idea that men of any kind belong (especially biological men identifying as trans women) in women's sports is asinine, and it's causing more harm to women in the process. If you think a team full of boys dominating a college or even professional women's soccer team is bad, how about when they start letting biological men pound the crap out of women in combat sports? It sounds like a slippery slope until we are already halfway down the mountain with no way back up. Let this be yet another lesson: end the trans madness and nip it in the bud. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa016da200899a00e75cb2 Country music star celebrates birthday with spicy swimsuit photo te 2026-05-05T14:40:45.838Z Country music star celebrates birthday with spicy swimsuit photo Ella Langley made sure her birthday didn't go unnoticed on social media. The "I Can't Love You Anymore" singer has turned into a legit superstar in the country music world. I hate to brag but I called that years ahead of everyone else. Welcome to the show. Get a seat on the hype train. Glad to have you here. Langley has also been on an unreal run recently. She dropped her new album "Dandelion" back in April, and it immediately dominated the country music world. ELLA LANGLEY CELEBRATES NO. 1 ALBUM LAKESIDE IN A BIKINI AND MIKE VRABEL (SORT OF) APOLOGIZES Now, the run is continuing with her birthday. Langley turned 27 years old on Sunday, and hopped on Instagram the following day to dump out plenty of viral content celebrating the big day. That included a little swimsuit content for her 3.7 million followers. The post has more than 864,000 likes as of publication. Those are the exact kinds of numbers fans have come to expect from the "Nicotine" singer. You can check out her swimsuit shot in the fifth photo in the post below. Leave it to Langley to spin up her fans and the Ella Fellas (the popular nickname of her male fans) with some birthday content. Her generational run is clearly not close to coming to an end. She's also currently touring with Morgan Wallen, and providing fans with plenty of awesome moments. Are we tired of the winning yet? I don't think so. Stay tuned for whatever she's cooking up next. I have no doubt it will, per usual, spin the internet up into a frenzy. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69fa0157a200899a00e75c74 Hackers steal students’ data during breach at education tech giant Instructure te 2026-05-05T14:40:23.125Z Hackers steal students’ data during breach at education tech giant Instructure The data breach at education tech giant Instructure includes students' private data, according to a sample of the allegedly stolen data seen by TechCrunch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9ff28a200899a00e75c09 Trust issues, loyalty tests bubble up on 'Monday Night Raw' for Seth Rollins, Roxanne Perez te 2026-05-05T14:31:04.815Z Trust issues, loyalty tests bubble up on 'Monday Night Raw' for Seth Rollins, Roxanne Perez Trust and loyalty were two of the biggest themes on "Monday Night Raw." Nobody on the WWE Raw roster has any trust in Seth Rollins, while Liv Morgan questioned the loyalty of Roxanne Perez after her impromptu meeting with Finn Balor last week. First, let’s get to Rollins. "The Visionary" broke the trust of many when he aligned himself with Paul Heyman to topple Roman Reigns and CM Punk in the main event of WrestleMania 41 Night 1 last year. He picked up the World Heavyweight Championship and brought in Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed to his group, The Vision, which later disintegrated under his watch. Breakker and Reed turned on him as he watched Austin Theory and Logan Paul join the faction before WrestleMania 42 rolled around. PAUL HEYMAN TURNS ON CM PUNK AND ROMAN REIGNS TO DELIVER SETH ROLLINS WIN IN EPIC WRESTLEMANIA 41 MATCH After Rollins lost to Gunther at WrestleMania 42, he’s turned his sights back on Breakker. And even though Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins (the Street Profits) appeared to have his back, they’ve made it clear they have no trust in him. The trust issues became apparent again after Breakker brutalized Rollins at the start of the show and then took care of Ford and Dawkins later in the night. Ford and Dawkins jumped Theory and Paul as Theory was taking on Joe Hendry in a singles match. Breakker handled Ford and Dawkins with relative ease. Rollins came out to save the Street Profits. But as Ford cleared out Theory and Paul on the outside, Rollins was distracted for a split second. It allowed Breakker to hit another spear on Rollins. "Tez, thank you for getting me that second spear out there, pal," Rollins told Ford in the back. "Well, Seth, thanks to your past antics with The Vision, nobody, nobody, trusts you," Ford fired back. "Nobody trusts me. You don’t trust me. I don’t even know you (pointing to Hendry), you probably don’t trust me," Rollins responded. "Guess what? I don’t even trust myself. Who cares? We’re in the same fight. You’re fighting The Vision, I’m fighting the Vision. Sometimes, those fights are gonna come together. Here’s the deal, you stay out of my way, I’ll stay out of your way." Rollins walked off getting the last word. He will face Bron Breakker at Backlash on Saturday. Meanwhile, Morgan put Perez to the test. She wanted to make clear that "The Prodigy" wasn’t going to side with Balor and fracture the group even further. "What the hell was Finn doing in the clubhouse last week? You see, I’m not worried about Finn, Roxanne, because JD is going to take care of Finn tonight, "Morgan said to Perez. "I’m worried about you. Why did Finn think it was OK to talk to you and why didn’t you tell me and why do I need to watch Netflix to figure out what’s going on in the Judgment Day?" Perez said she didn’t say anything because she "made it very clear" to Balor to remove himself from the clubhouse and don’t comeback. LIV MORGAN RETURNS TO THE TOP OF WOMEN’S DIVISION WITH WRESTLEMANIA 42 WIN OVER STEPHANIE VAQUER "You’re right though, I should have said something. But Liv, you know I’m loyal to the Judgment Day," Perez responded. Morgan made Perez promise that she wouldn’t keep "anymore secrets from the family." Perez agreed and repeated what Morgan told her. Perez later helped Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and Dominik Mysterio distract Balor in his match against McDonagh. It seemed Perez made clear where her loyalties lie. Later, Morgan said that Rodriguez and Perez were going after tag team champions Brie Bella and Paige next. Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu contract signing Roman Reigns was hot coming into "Monday Night Raw" after receiving a Tongan death grip from Jacob Fatu to end the show last week. He didn’t want to hear anything that Raw general manager Adam Pearce had to say. But after Pearce told him that Fatu wasn’t in the building yet, Reigns waited his turn to address the "Samoan Werewolf" until later in the night. The two met in the ring to sign the contract for their World Heavyweight Championship match at Backlash. Reigns made clear to Fatu that he was always watching him from a distance as Fatu grinded his way to get to WWE and became a main-event player. "I was the one in this company holding the door open for Solo (Sikoa)," he said after Fatu mentioned that it was Sikoa who got him into WWE in the first place. "Solo was the one who brought you in, huh? Well, guess what, I brought Solo in and therefore, I brought you in. And I will be damned if there was not respect to be had in this business from me." ROMAN REIGNS, CM PUNK PUT ON PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING MASTERCLASS AT WRESTLEMANIA 42 Reigns questioned Fatu’s use of the Tongan death grip he said Fatu used as a "desperate" measure. "You don’t do that to family," Reigns explained. "You don’t do that to your own. You don’t do that to your ‘Tribal Chief." Fatu stared down Reigns before he responded. "Yes, I am desperate. Yes, it feels like it’s just me against the world. Yes, my back is against the wall. So, I had no other choice but to take you out, take this title and everything that comes with it," Fatu explained. "And to keep it 100, then I’m going to put a chokehold on this game and I’m gonna squeeze out every dollar and every cent just the way this company has been doing our family for decades." Fatu said he has no intention of going back to where he came from and was as "desperate" as ever to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Reigns responded that he wasn’t concerned about just Fatu’s "seven kids," but the generations of their family that came before them and the ones that are up next. When Reigns said that Fatu was "beneath" him, Fatu got up and tried to put the Tongan death grip on Reigns again. Reigns threw a desk chair at Fatu. As Fatu tried to go for the death grip again, Reigns broke out of it. Fatu ended up getting the advantage in the end, finally sinching the Tongan death grip on Reigns. Fatu signed the contract and the match was made "official." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Sol Ruca steps up to "The Man" There were a few moments of celebration on "Monday Night Raw" as newcomer Sol Ruca "officially" signed her contract with the Raw brand. Pearce said he missed the days when he was at NXT and a "blue-chip" prospect was able to sign a contract with one of the main brands. He said "today was one of those days" as he introduced Ruca to the Omaha, Nebraska, crowd. Women’s intercontinental champion Becky Lynch interrupted the ordeal. She claimed that Ruca’s time should have been given to her to celebrate her own greatness and was upset that Pearce scheduled Iyo Sky in a match against her last week. "Becky, not everything is about you," Ruca declared. "Everyone knows who you are. I know who you are. I know what you’ve done and I know everything that you’ve accomplished. But the thing is, I didn’t expect to find out when I met you that you are exactly what everyone says that you are … a rude, big-headed, b---h." Lynch was flabbergasted and asked whether the crowd would let her talk to her like that. The crowd seemingly backed Ruca in the exchange. "I’m Sol Ruca, and if you ever interrupt me again, not only will I kick your a--, I’ll snatch your soul," she added. Lynch went to hit Ruca, put slapped Pearce instead. Ruca hit Lynch with a Sol Snatcher to end the segment. Lynch appears to have a new challenger for her title. Raw recap Asuka hit Iyo Sky with a mist in a confrontation before their Backlash match. JD McDonagh def. Finn Balor. Ethan Page and Rusev def. Penta and Je’Von Evans. Joe Hendry def. Austin Theory via DQ. Oba Femi def. Otis in Oba Femi’s Open Challenge. Original El Grande Americano, Julis Creed and Brutus Creed def. El Grande Americo, Rayo and Bravo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9ff11a200899a00e75bd6 ElevenLabs lists BlackRock, Jamie Foxx and Longoria as new investors te 2026-05-05T14:30:41.999Z ElevenLabs lists BlackRock, Jamie Foxx and Longoria as new investors 4. ElevenLabs reveals new investors, hits $500M ARR, and expands enterprise footprint as voice AI becomes a critical interface. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9fefea200899a00e75bcd Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage te 2026-05-05T14:30:22.346Z Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage The visual analysis system is now operating in select countries, but Meta says it's working toward a broader rollout. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9fcfba200899a00e75b99 Bracety ousts McCasland as Yavapai College Governing Board chair te 2026-05-05T14:21:47.663Z Bracety ousts McCasland as Yavapai College Governing Board chair Future MeetingsThe Yavapai College District Governing Board has three meetings scheduled for May, with a fourth one to be scheduled soon to approve a board attorney and have the executive session on President Lisa Rhine’s, Ph.D., contract.Special Meeting: Tuesday, May 19, at 1 p.m. in Prescott and o Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9fce2a200899a00e75b5e Kash Patel says Russiagate-linked FBI ‘burn bag’ room was missing from bureau blueprints te 2026-05-05T14:21:22.671Z Kash Patel says Russiagate-linked FBI ‘burn bag’ room was missing from bureau blueprints FBI Director Kash Patel said he found the agency's "burn bag" room full of sensitive documents tied to the "Russiagate" investigation, but nobody was able to get inside at first — in fact, the room wasn't on the building map at all. Patel appeared on Tuesday's episode of "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" and referenced a previous discussion on the podcast in which former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino talked about the same room. More than one "burn bag," which is "a large paper bag that you use to destroy and literally shred and burn classified information," was found inside this secret room "locked away in FBI headquarters," Patel said. PATEL FOUND THOUSANDS OF SENSITIVE TRUMP-RUSSIA PROBE DOCS INSIDE 'BURN BAGS' IN SECRET ROOM AT FBI "They weren't burned, but the room was also off the map. It wasn't on our blueprint, and nobody had access to it." When Bongino previously joined the show, he said he found a bag containing the "mother lode" of documents regarding "Crossfire Hurricane," the FBI's probe into potential collusion between President Donald Trump and Russia. GREGG JARRETT: COMEY’S RUSSIAN HOAX IS A REMINDER OF HOW HE IS SIMILAR TO NIXON He surmised that the document was intentionally spared from destruction, suggesting that someone intended for it to be discovered, and that the files revealed what the agency really knew during the investigation. "I'm reading this document, and I'm like, ‘I can't believe this happened in the United States.’ It wasn't just that it happened in the United States, it was that so many people knew about it," he said. "All you had to do was read it. This thing was bulls--- from the start." In July, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard alleged that the Obama administration promoted a narrative about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election that she said officials knew was wrong. Then, in August, the Department of Justice opened a grand jury investigation into Gabbard’s claims. Earlier this year, the DOJ subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey over his role in the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) on Russian election interference. Fox News Digital's Madison Colombo contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9fccea200899a00e75b55 Dads aren’t optional — and America’s kids are paying the brutal price te 2026-05-05T14:21:02.834Z Dads aren’t optional — and America’s kids are paying the brutal price There is a lie that has been spreading throughout this country for the last several decades like poison: "You don’t need a father." This lie shows up in our music, our politics, our policies, and sometimes even in our churches. The lie pretends to be compassionate, inclusive, and modern by passing no judgment. But if you walk the streets that I walk, if you sit with the children that I sit with, you will see the wreckage that this lie leaves behind. When we lose fathers, we lose the core family structure. When we lose fathers, we lose the protection that the family and the neighborhood need. When we lose fathers, we lose morals, direction and discipline. When we lose fathers, we leave gaping holes in children that they will struggle to fill. When we lose fathers, we lose a generation. Most people think that when we talk about fatherlessness, we’re talking about Black America. Yes, our community carries a heavy burden here, and tragically so. In 2023, 49% of Black children lived with one parent and 47.5% lived without a father in the home. In the poorer demographics, the numbers are worse. But if we stop here, we ignore the bigger picture. Today, nearly 1 in 4 children in this country lives without a father in the home. This figure astonishes me. How is this not a national crisis? FATHERS PLAY CRUCIAL ROLE FOR DAUGHTERS’ MENTAL HEALTH, SONS’ SCHOOL BEHAVIOR, STUDY FINDS Around 20% of White children live with one parent, and roughly a third of Hispanic children live in single-parent homes. The share of White youth in two-parent families has fallen from more than 82% in 1980 to about 76% today, and for Hispanic youth, from about 75% to 67%. The trend is going in the wrong direction for everybody. The lie is undermining us all. The impact of fatherlessness is real. The vast majority of the criminals in our prisons grew up without a father. Research using national surveys, such as analysis from the Institute for Family Studies, shows that kids in married two-parent homes are far less likely to be victims of violence or to witness violence in their neighborhoods. For every 1,000 children living with both married parents, about 36 encounter neighborhood violence; among children living with never-married mothers, that number jumps to 102. That’s almost three times the exposure to violence. BLACK FATHERLESSNESS IS TURNING DC INTO A WAR ZONE In cities and neighborhoods where single parenthood is the norm, crime does not just inch up. It explodes. One recent national analysis from the Institute for Family Studies found that cities with high levels of single parenthood have 48% higher total crime rates, 118% higher violent crime rates and 255% higher homicide rates than cities where two-parent families are the norm. In Chicago, census tracts with lots of single-parent households see 226% higher violent crime and more than 400% higher homicide than tracts where most families are two-parent households. You cannot look at numbers like that and say fathers don’t matter. This lie has a price, and that price is often lives. One cure to all of this that I have consistently advocated for is marriage. I want to officiate at more marriages than funerals. Marriage is the answer to fatherlessness, and this truth couldn’t be plainer. FAMILY BREAKDOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA PROMPTS FAITH-BASED EFFORT TO BRING MARRIAGE BACK Children born into married households are far less likely to be poor. In 2021, the federal government reported that 6.8% of children in married households lived in poverty. In female-headed households with no male spouse, that number was 37.1%. Marriage still matters even when it comes to different levels of education. A single mother with a high school degree faces a poverty rate of nearly 39%, while a married couple with the same education level faces a poverty rate under 9%. Perhaps the most damning statistic is that if we returned to 1980-level rates of married parenthood, child poverty would be about 17% lower and family median income about 10% higher. Stronger marriages don’t just help individuals; they lift entire communities. HOW FEMINISM HIJACKED THE CONVERSATION ON MASCULINITY Meanwhile, we’re running around like chickens with our heads cut off, screaming about how White supremacy is the biggest driver of inequities in our nation. Getting married and staying married would do far more than most, if not all, policies to lower disparities. But here’s the key thing for me that I know from personal experience: Marriage stabilizes men. It gives them a higher value than self-worship or the glamor of gang life. I’ve seen marriage move men away from crime. When a man stands at that altar before God and commits to a wife and children, he’s swearing to a higher way of life that’s greater than any miserable gang can provide. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Despite all of these facts and plain common sense, there are professors, activists and pundits who insist on the lie that fathers don’t matter. They say "love is love" and that as long as someone cares, the structure of the family does not matter. They warn us about masculinity as if it were the devil that needs to be slayed. I’ve even heard some of them say that advocating for fatherhood is blaming single mothers instead of recognizing their sacrifices. I cannot tell you how many single mothers I know who would gladly welcome a good man into their lives. The lie that fathers do not matter has been one of the most destructive forces in our society, and we must push back on it. Fathers matter. Fathers are not disposable. To be a father is one of the highest callings a man can have on this earth. To be a father means you are responsible for the lives you bring into this world. You created life, and it is your duty to mold that life into a mind capable of character, courage and real freedom. The shame is that we have allowed ideological forces to weaken this sacred bond and call it progress. The first step back is simple: Tell the truth. Fathers matter, and our children cannot flourish without them. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM PASTOR COREY BROOKS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9fcbba200899a00e75b4c Kid Cudi boots MIA from tour after illegal immigrant comments spark backlash te 2026-05-05T14:20:43.246Z Kid Cudi boots MIA from tour after illegal immigrant comments spark backlash Rapper Kid Cudi has kicked a singer off his tour after what he called "offensive remarks" from rapper M.I.A. about illegal immigrants and being a "Brown Republican voter." In a Monday post on Instagram stories titled "Tour update," Kid Cudi wrote, "M.I.A is no longer on this tour. I told my management to send a notice to her team before we started tour that I didn't want anything offensive at my shows, cuz I already knew what time it was, and I was assured things were understood."  During a Saturday tour stop in Dallas at the Dos Equis Pavilion, M.I.A. said, "I’ve been canceled for many reasons. I never thought I would be canceled for being a Brown Republican voter."  JEFFRIES CALLS TRUMP 'DUMBEST PERSON EVER' TO SIT AT 1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Variety reported that she also said, "I can’t do ‘Illegal,’ though some of you could be in the audience," and that her remarks were shared on social media as well as platforms like Reddit. One user on Reddit posted, "Did anyone catch all that wildly racist s--- M.I.A said at the dos equis show? She did that weird bit about indians and being republican, and then damn near got booed off stage after she said ‘illegal (her song) like half the people here’ Her entire set left a bad taste in my mouth."  Kid Cudi said he was removing M.I.A. from the Rebel Ragers Tour, which started in Phoenix, Arizona, and is set to hit over 30 cities across the country, because of her remarks.  "After the last couple shows, I've been flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants," he said. "This, to me, is very disappointing, and I won't have someone on my tour making offensive remarks that upsets my fanbase. Thank you for understanding." DYING FORMER CONGRESSMAN BARNEY FRANK TELLS DEMOCRATS THEIR FAR-LEFT MESSAGING IS COSTING THEM VOTERS M.I.A., whose real name is Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, has made political statements in the past.  In 2024, during the Portola Music Festival in San Francisco, she said, "Before there was Nicki [Minaj], there was M.I.A. Before there was Rihanna, there was M.I.A. Before there was Kamala Harris, there was M.I.A."  She added, ""We want freedom from everything, even from politics and religions." Fox News Digital reached out to Kid Cudi and M.I.A. for comment.  TRUMP VS HISTORY: HOW PRESIDENT'S POLL NUMBERS COMPARE TO BIDEN, OBAMA, BUSH AHEAD OF MIDTERMS In August 2024, M.I.A. also appeared to endorse President Donald Trump on X after he was endorsed by former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "Trump is going to ride America through the most challenging 4 years coming pulling out weed, and RFK will inherit America when God is ready to replant and rebuild it righteously," she wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9fca7a200899a00e75b43 Lindsey Graham urges US, Israel to arm Iranian civilians in 'Second Amendment solution' to topple regime te 2026-05-05T14:20:23.792Z Lindsey Graham urges US, Israel to arm Iranian civilians in 'Second Amendment solution' to topple regime South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham called for a "Second Amendment solution" to the Iranian resistance Monday, arguing the U.S. and Israel should arm civilians inside Iran as tensions linger in the Middle East and the Trump administration keeps regime change front of mind. "I love the idea of a Second Amendment solution for the Iranian people," Graham told "Hannity." "If I were President Trump and I were Israel, I would load the Iranian people up with weapons so they could go to the streets armed and turn the tide of battle inside Iran," he continued. Graham’s remarks echo others who have pointed to internal resistance as a key factor in toppling the Islamic regime, including exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who argued the regime is vulnerable and urged the world not to give Tehran "another lifeline." TED CRUZ URGES US TO ARM IRANIAN PROTESTERS AS MILITIAS THREATEN ‘TOTAL WAR’ AGAINST AMERICA "We don't need American boots on the ground," Graham said. "We've got millions of boots on the ground in Iran. They just don't have any weapons. Give them the weapons so they can rise up like we did to destroy this regime." Taking such action, Graham said, would mirror America’s own path to independence, when armed colonists fought back against British rule. "The first thing the king does is takes the guns away from his subjects," Graham said. TRUMP EXPLORING BACKING MILITIAS IN IRAN TO TOPPLE WEAKENED REGIME FOLLOWING STRIKES: REPORTS "The first thing a religious theocracy does is make sure that nobody can have a gun to threaten the regime." Host Sean Hannity noted that there have been previous attempts to funnel weapons to Iranian opposition groups, but said some efforts had been complicated by weapons allegedly being stolen before reaching their intended recipients. Graham's response was to simply "do it again." "I love the idea of empowering the Iranian people with weapons... to make the Revolutionary Guard's life hell," he added. "It's one thing to be bombed by America, it's another thing to have your neighbors shoot back at you because they're tired of being slaughtered." Graham also argued that pressuring Iran’s economy and controlling key waterways like the Strait of Hormuz could bring the conflict to a decisive end. "If we can control the straits… it is checkmate," he said. Fox News Digital's Arabella Bennett contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9fa62a200899a00e75a79 4 days left: Get 50% off a second TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass to make more deals faster te 2026-05-05T14:10:42.064Z 4 days left: Get 50% off a second TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass to make more deals faster For the next four days only, you can buy one pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get 50% off a second of the same ticket type. That window closes May 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After that, prices go up, and you’ll pay more to bring a partner or colleague. Register today to get your plus-one pass at 50% off Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9fa4ea200899a00e75a70 CopilotKit raises $27M to help devs deploy app-native AI agents te 2026-05-05T14:10:22.096Z CopilotKit raises $27M to help devs deploy app-native AI agents The Seattle-based startup's Series A round was led by Glilot Capital, NFX and SignalFire, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9f5c8a200899a00e758c8 Republicans slip $1 billion in taxpayer money for Trump ballroom security in ICE, Border Patrol package te 2026-05-05T13:51:04.177Z Republicans slip $1 billion in taxpayer money for Trump ballroom security in ICE, Border Patrol package Senate Republicans tucked an eye-popping figure into funding for security measures tied to President Donald Trump's ballroom, a project the administration once touted as being completely privately funded. The GOP released legislation for its immigration enforcement-focused reconciliation package late Monday night, setting the total spending at $72 billion. But it also included $1 billion in taxpayer funding for the ballroom addition to the White House. Republicans had largely kept an arm’s length distance from the project, which Trump first announced last year. The construction drew criticism over the demolition of the East Wing and the flow of outside funding, which the administration has touted as a win for taxpayers. JOHNSON SCRAMBLES AS TRUMP, SENATE REPUBLICANS PRESSURE HOUSE TO FUND DHS But since the third apparent assassination attempt against Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton last month, Republicans have jumped on the ballroom bandwagon. The funding is tucked into the Senate Judiciary Committee’s portion of the reconciliation package, which tees up nearly $31 billion for ICE, $3.5 billion for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), $2.5 billion for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and just shy of $1.5 billion for the Department of Justice (DOJ). Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, pitched his portion of the bill by bucking Democrats’ desire for "open borders" and their push to defund the police. "Republicans won’t allow our country to be dragged backwards by Democrats’ radical, anti-law enforcement agenda," Grassley said in a statement. REPUBLICANS RUSH TO GREEN LIGHT WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM FOLLOWING THIRD TRUMP ASSASSINATION SCARE The ballroom funding would be doled out to the Secret Service and is explicitly meant for "security adjustments and upgrades," including "above-ground and below-ground security features," according to the legislation. Notably, the measure sets guardrails on the funding so that none of the taxpayer money would be used for "non-security elements of the East Wing Modernization Project." Adding funding for the ballroom could be a slight to some Republicans who wanted to use the latest reconciliation opportunity to go big on affordability issues, aid for farmers or spending cuts, among several other wish list items. REPUBLICANS EYE PICKING UP $400M TAB FOR TRUMP'S BALLROOM AS SOME DEMS OPEN TO 'DISCUSS' IDEA Senate Democrats are already going after the GOP for including the project. "Republicans are on a different planet than American families," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on X. "Republicans looked at families drowning in bills and decided what they really needed was more raids and a Trump ballroom." Meanwhile, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., also released its portion of the reconciliation package, which tees up nearly $33 billion in funding. Paul’s measure included over $19 billion for CBP, $7.5 billion for ICE, nearly $3.5 billion for border security and $2.5 billion for DHS. "Senate Democrats refuse to vote for a single dollar to secure our borders or enforce our immigration laws, even against the most violent illegal aliens," Paul said in a statement. "To make sure those vital functions are funded, my committee will vote later this month to provide the funding needed." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9f5b4a200899a00e758a3 IDF claims to have taken out Hamas commander who participated in Oct 7 te 2026-05-05T13:50:44.332Z IDF claims to have taken out Hamas commander who participated in Oct 7 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it eliminated Hamas commander Anas Muhammad Ibrahim Hamed, who infiltrated Israel and participated in the Oct. 7 Nova Music Festival Massacre. Hamed was killed during a targeted Monday strike in Gaza, the IDF announced Tuesday. "The IDF struck yesterday in the center of the Gaza Strip and eliminated Ans Muhammad Ibrahim Hamed, Nukhba commander in the Hamas terror organization, who raided the territory of the State of Israel and the Nova festival during the murderous massacre on October 7," the IDF wrote in a Tuesday morning post on X. The IDF called Hamed an "immediate threat to IDF forces operating in the Gaza Strip," and said he was "eliminated in a precise airstrike." ISRAEL ANNOUNCES IT KILLED ONE OF THE ARCHITECTS OF THE OCT. 7 ATTACKS The IDF said it has forces "deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat." Nukhba, which is Arabic for elite, are the special forces for the Al-Qassam Brigades, which is Hamas' military wing. Both units were instrumental in the Oct. 7 massacre. The Al-Qassam Brigades planned and executed the attack, according to the IDF and the Counter Extremism Project. Of the 6,000 terrorists who invaded Israel during the attack, more than 3,800 were Nukhba fighters, the IDF stated in an August 2024 assessment. The Oct. 7 attack resulted in the deaths of more than 1,300 Israelis and prompted a sprawling Israeli military campaign in Gaza. During this campaign, the IDF eliminated two commanders of the Al-Qassam Brigades and numerous other members of the group's military leadership. ISRAELI MILITARY OPERATION IN GAZA EXPANDING TO SEIZE 'LARGE AREAS': 'EXPANDING TO CRUSH AND CLEAN THE AREA' A July 2024 targeted strike killed then-Al-Qassam Brigades commander Mohammed Deif. In May 2025, another airstrike killed his replacement, Mohammad Sinwar. The latest Israeli strike in Gaza comes just under seven months after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump in October. The IDF accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire in February by using ambulances to transport terrorists and weapons around the Gaza Strip. Hamas has also accused Israel of violating the ceasefire with daily airstrikes. HAMAS TERRORISTS USE AMBULANCES, SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS IN VIOLATION OF US-BROKERED CEASEFIRE, IDF OFFICIAL SAYS Fox News' Trey Yingst asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio last week if Hamas' refusal to put down its weapons would prompt the Trump administration to support Israel resuming combat operations in Gaza. "Let’s hope we can avoid that. That’s not the outcome we want," Rubio told Yingst. "The outcome we want is for Hamas to be demilitarized and a Palestinian security force backed by an international security force is able to secure Gaza.    Fox News Digital reached out to the IDF and the White House for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Fox News' Yonat Friling contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9f5a0a200899a00e7589a Climate seminars for judges face funding trail probe amid fears of outside influence on courts te 2026-05-05T13:50:24.624Z Climate seminars for judges face funding trail probe amid fears of outside influence on courts FIRST ON FOX: A government watchdog group is pursuing a new possible paper trail to find out who is funding climate presentations for judges, filing public records requests for financial information that could reveal how outside advocacy groups influenced the presentations. Government Accountability & Oversight (GAO), a nonprofit, made recent Freedom of Information Act requests, reviewed by Fox News Digital, for emails and financial records held by the Treasury Department that GAO says could show whether funds connected to the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) moved through the Federal Judicial Center Foundation.  The effort comes as Republican lawmakers and legal critics scrutinize whether the seminars exposed judges to one-sided climate presentations from figures they say are connected to the broader plaintiffs-side climate litigation network, raising concerns about whether the programs created an appearance of partiality for judges who could later hear related lawsuits. CLIMATE JUSTICE GROUP HAS DEEP TIES TO JUDGES, EXPERTS INVOLVED IN LITIGATION AMID CLAIMS OF IMPARTIALITY The FOIA requests were significant, GAO legal counsel Chris Horner told Fox News Digital, because they opened up a new path for his group and congressional investigators to pursue as they probe what role the Federal Judicial Center, which is a research arm of the taxpayer-funded judicial branch, had in hosting the seminars. While it is not necessarily subject to FOIA requests, Horner said that records belonging to the Federal Judicial Center Foundation, created by Congress as a 501c1, are public. That means the foundation, which is authorized to take donor money to support events, should have a public paper trail, Horner said. Fox News Digital reviewed ELI's tax records, including 990 forms beginning in 2019, which showed multimillion-dollar lump sums designated, in part, for educating judges. Horner said his group was looking to understand the "mechanics" behind that funding. "Judges are getting from the courtroom to the resort. How does that happen?" Horner asked, questioning if the Federal Judicial Center, a public, impartial entity, was improperly using ELI's money to facilitate judges' attendance at the controversial seminars. The seminars at issue were climate-related judicial education programs involving the Federal Judicial Center and ELI's Climate Judiciary Project, which ELI launched in 2018 to provide judges with instruction on climate science, climate impacts and climate-related litigation.  The Federal Judicial Center previously told Fox News Digital it held a series of small, one-day seminars with ELI for fewer than 100 judges in 2019 and early 2020, before the programs became the subject of scrutiny from Republican lawmakers, conservative legal critics and energy industry advocates. The Federal Judicial Center said last year it stopped working with ELI in 2020. Fox News Digital reached out to ELI and the Federal Judicial Center for comment on the current status of the seminars. Nick Collins, an ELI spokesperson, said in a statement that ELI's climate project began because courts were seeking out education on the topic. He denied that the project had ties to current climate litigation that judges might be presiding over. "[The Climate Judiciary Project] partners with leading educational institutions to provide those courses which are no different than other judicial education programs providing training on legal and scientific topics that judges voluntarily choose to attend," Collins said. "CJP does not participate in litigation, coordinate with parties related to any litigation, or advise judges on how they should rule on any issue or in any case." GAO argued in its FOIA requests that the Federal Judicial Center Foundation is a government agency and that the statute that established the foundation authorized it to maintain a fund with the Treasury, where all the foundation's donations could be held. GAO said the public should have access to those account statements showing deposits and disbursements. The FOIA requests targeted records spanning multiple years, including the potential Treasury-held data dating back to 2015, as well as records from 2019 to 2021 tied to the climate seminars specifically. The requests did not establish that any funds were improperly used, but GAO said the records could clarify how outside money was handled by a public institution. Horner called it a "big gap in the stone wall," referencing what he viewed as an opening to learn more about what has long been a murky understanding of financial ties between the Federal Judicial Center and private entities helping to bring the climate lawsuits. Horner noted ELI's well-documented connections to plaintiffs who have brought numerous lawsuits against major oil companies like Shell, BP and ExxonMobil in the name of addressing climate change. "The judiciary has been caught in bed with the plaintiffs, and the judiciary apparently wants to hide the evidence rather than be transparent about it, which certainly does not inspire confidence," Horner said. MAJOR 'CLIMATE DECEPTION' LAWSUIT AGAINST BIG OIL VOLUNTARILY DISMISSED ELI is connected to litigators involved in the uptick in recent years in the lawsuits against oil companies, including through its former board member Ann Carlson. ELI's Climate Judiciary Project maintains that it is a "neutral, objective" resource for judges, but its curriculum has been fossil fuel-averse. The Climate Judiciary Project educates the very judges who could end up presiding over cases against the oil companies. ELI "intends to accomplish via the courts what it cannot get enacted into law: a radical environmental agenda," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, alleged in a 2024 letter. GAO lawyers argued in their FOIA requests that the foundation's financial information was of great public interest because judges were effectively being lobbied on how to handle climate cases through these seminars, and the foundation could have had a role in funding them. "These seminars were arranged by parties affiliated with the plaintiffs’ legal team yet presented as the objective background which judges should know about climate science," the GAO lawyers wrote in the FOIA requests. "The Federal Judicial Center Foundation is authorized to accept gifts to underwrite such seminars." Critics like Cruz and GAO have long contended that the seminars were not neutral and instead part of a broader climate litigation ecosystem. Judges attending seminars on any given topic would normally be a nonissue, but the concerns have zeroed in on who may be influencing the judges and whether they are part of the same network advancing the climate lawsuits. Like GAO, Congress has been probing the financials as part of its oversight of the judicial branch. In January, the House Judiciary Committee said ELI, and its Climate Judiciary Project, appeared to target judges in jurisdictions where climate cases would be heard. The letter noted that ELI has said its Climate Judiciary Project began in 2018 "in coordination with" the Federal Judicial Center. GAO's FOIA letters signal that the Federal Judicial Center Foundation could be a missing link in understanding who paid for the seminars and how the Federal Judicial Center was involved with the privately funded programs, which lawmakers say could be at odds with policies that the U.S. courts are required to follow. Fox News Digital reached out to Carlson, as well as the Federal Judicial Center, the Federal Judicial Center Foundation and the Treasury Department for comment on the FOIA requests. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9f35ba200899a00e75827 Florida shooting spree kills 4-month-old baby, toddler, their mother and grandmother across two scenes te 2026-05-05T13:40:43.728Z Florida shooting spree kills 4-month-old baby, toddler, their mother and grandmother across two scenes A Florida community is reeling after a deadly shooting spree left three generations of a family, including a 4-month-old baby and a 4-year-old child, dead across two crime scenes, authorities said Monday. Officers first responded early Sunday to a disturbance on a residential street in Plant City, where they found four shooting victims, the Plant City Police Department said. The 4-month-old and 4-year-old children were pronounced dead at the scene. Their 28-year-old mother was rushed to a hospital but later died. A third child was found unharmed. Investigators soon linked the violence to a second location less than a mile away, where the children’s 55-year-old grandmother was found dead from a gunshot wound. Police said she was the mother of the 28-year-old woman. Authorities believe individuals traveled on foot between the two scenes during the early morning hours, prompting a citywide search for clues. ARKANSAS MOM FOUND SHOT TO DEATH WITH TWO CHILDREN WROTE CRYPTIC FACEBOOK POST MONTHS BEFORE KILLINGS Detectives are now urging residents and businesses to review surveillance footage from 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, especially any video showing a woman walking with three young children near North Burton Street or West Tever Street. Neighbors say there were warning signs in the days leading up to the killings. "They had some type of disagreement on Friday to where the police were called by the wife. Then in that time, her mother came," John Czarniak, who lives near one of the scenes, told FOX13 Tampa. He added that he saw suspicious behavior the night before the shooting, including a man strapping on a bulletproof vest and loading a large duffel bag into a car. MURDER IN SMALL-TOWN AMERICA: THE CRIMES THAT TORE QUIET COMMUNITIES APART IN 2025 Residents in the area described the aftermath as devastating. "We’re devastated. Watching everything that unfolded is horrible," neighbor Jody Kott told the station. "From what I saw, they will need every prayer they can get." Police have not released the identities of the victims or named a suspect. A motive has yet to be confirmed. The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Plant City Police Department at 813-763-3316 or submit tips anonymously. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9f346a200899a00e757fe Steyer, a Climate Activist, Retains Ties to a Hedge Fund That Backs Coal te 2026-05-05T13:40:22.233Z Steyer, a Climate Activist, Retains Ties to a Hedge Fund That Backs Coal Questions linger about the finances of Tom Steyer, who has emerged as a leading contender in the California governor’s race. He says he has asked that his money be separated from fossil fuel investments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9f105a200899a00e757a4 Little luxuries mom won't buy for herself — starting at $17 te 2026-05-05T13:30:45.228Z Little luxuries mom won't buy for herself — starting at $17 Moms do a lot for everyone else and rarely ask for much. This Mother's Day, treat her to something she'll love but won't buy for herself. From lab-grown diamond necklaces to Beckham Hotel Collection pillows and shower steamers, these picks show you're listening. Original price: $99 Swarovski intertwines a heart, infinity sign and a delicate crystal in a necklace she'll wear regularly — all for less than $75. The thin chain won’t weigh her down, and it adjusts for a secure fit.  A simple heart-shaped pendant from Brilliant Earth shows how much you care and pairs well with everything your mom wears. The lab-grown design keeps the price down without sacrificing shine, while the silver chain gives it a polished look.  READ MORE: Give mom diamonds for less: 13 lab-grown options starting at $200 Original price: $79.99 If your mom hasn't switched out her pillows in a while, upgrade her to Beckham Hotel Collection pillows — an No. 1 best-seller on Amazon — now nearly $40 off. The 250-thread-count cover won’t constantly shift and offers softness other options lack. Original price: $179 An Aura digital picture frame lets them enjoy endless family photos. Share a link with loved ones so they can send favorites directly to the frame. With no storage limit, mom gets a constant stream of sentimental photos to browse.  Original price: $45.99 Does she constantly mention the need for more purse space? This travel tote has plenty of pockets to accommodate laptops, phones, makeup and more. It's large enough to double as an overnight bag but lightweight enough for daily use, making it a versatile option for her busy lifestyle. Original price: $33.98 A candle warmer releases scents safely using a light bulb and an eight-hour timer. Designed like a mini lamp, it blends seamlessly with her decor and serves as a functional piece she'll use every day.  READ MORE: Last-minute Mother's Day gifts that will arrive in time — from $14 Original price: $29.99 Eucalyptus and mint shower steamers don't just smell amazing — they help her unwind after a long day, a gift she'll appreciate. The bag includes 15 steamers made with natural oils.  Original price: $20.99 Lavender pillow spray is one of those simple indulgences people love but rarely buy themselves — making it a thoughtful gift for the woman who raised you. This calming blend from Dr. Teal's combines lavender and chamomile to soothe the senses, while the melatonin promotes restful sleep. Original price: $78 Upgrade her sleep setup with a pair of bamboo pillowcases. They’re deeply soft and naturally temperature-regulating — helpful for those who deal with night sweats.  READ MORE: Save up to 50% on HexClad pans, knives and bundles for Mother's Day Original price: $138 A Cozy Earth waffle robe brings the spa to her. The waffle material — made from a cotton and bamboo blend — absorbs water quickly while retaining its softness. Two large pockets hold her phone or her next summer read, with room to spare.  Original price: $69.99 If your mom deals with frequent headaches, this heated massager works to combat them. It gently massages the eyes, and even pairs with Bluetooth, so she doesn't have to stop listening to e-books or podcasts while using it.  Original price: $149.95 This heated mug ensures she always has hot coffee or tea on hand. Set the temperature via the app for up to 80 minutes of warmth, or use the default setting and the mug only turns on when it senses liquid.  For more Deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Original price: $25 Gift mom a self-care basket filled with Burt’s Bees products, from hand creams to lip balms. The basket also includes coconut oil-based foot cream and soothing cuticle creams — all for just $21.  If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9f0f1a200899a00e7579b Wisconsin brewing owner who promised free beer in the event of Trump’s death launches bid for governor te 2026-05-05T13:30:25.611Z Wisconsin brewing owner who promised free beer in the event of Trump’s death launches bid for governor Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad, who offered free beer in the event of President Donald Trump's death, announced his bid for Wisconsin governor on Sunday. "I’m running for Governor because I believe Wisconsin needs a battle-hardened fighter to join the rest of America to save our Democracy from Trump’s regime, and that person doesn’t exist in the crowded field of Democrats currently running in Wisconsin’s Gubernatorial primary," Bangstad wrote in a Substack post on Sunday. Bangstad's announcement came a little over a week after his brewery advertised free beer in the event of Trump's death. The Facebook comments came after news of shots being fired at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, where Trump and several of his Cabinet members attended. WISCONSIN DEM'S BAR LAMENTS 'WE ALMOST GOT FREE BEER DAY' FOR TRUMP ASSASSINATION "Well, we almost got #freebeerday. Either a brother or sister in the Resistance needs to work on their marksmanship or he faked another assassination to get a positive news cycle," the post said. "We’ll never know. Regardless, we stand at the ready to pour free beer the day it happens." The post led to Bangstad and his company being investigated by the FBI and Secret Service and disavowed by members of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, according to Bangstad. "The messaging mistake [State Rep. Francesca] Hong made, as well as [gubernatorial candidate Mandela] Barnes and the rest of the Corporate Democrats, spilled progressive blood into the water that created a feeding frenzy against me, my fiancé, and my company. Trump’s propaganda machine and the corporate media that continuously fails America with its cancerous 'bothside-ism,' came after me with full force; and that led to me being interrogated and intimidated by the FBI and the Secret Service," Bangstad wrote. INFLUENCER TRISHA PAYTAS SAYS SHE'S CONSIDERING 2026 CONGRESSIONAL BID TO STOP ‘HORRIBLE STUFF’ IN CALIFORNIA He continued, "After those two agents left my taproom on Thursday night, I told my lawyer Fred that I was going to run for Governor. Since I couldn’t trust the Democratic Party to have my back nor the current slate of gubernatorial candidates—and because I have a social media reach that dwarfs them all—I might as well stand up for myself and the rest of the working class, who I’ve been standing up for with my loud voice for the last 6 years." To qualify for the November election, Bangstad is seeking 2000 signatures by June 1.  Fox News Digital reached out to Bangstad for comment. Bangstad previously ran for Congress in 2015 and for the Wisconsin state assembly in 2020. Since then, he has also formed the Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC, which "aims to remove Republican federal and state elected officials who perpetuated the election lies that caused the Insurrection of January 6, 2021, and whose downplaying of the seriousness of COVID-19 caused so many unnecessary deaths in our country," according to the company website. WASHINGTON, D.C., POLITICAL BAR TAKES DOWN REPUBLICAN SYMBOL AFTER FIERCE BACKLASH The Minocqua Brewing Company is largely known for selling specialty-branded beers based on political trends and figures such as "Resistance Pilsner" and "Tammy Shandy," after Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9eebfa200899a00e75720 Researchers race to treat rare childhood dementia with no cure, giving families new hope te 2026-05-05T13:21:03.518Z Researchers race to treat rare childhood dementia with no cure, giving families new hope KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder (KAND) is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder often described as a form of childhood dementia that currently has no cure, but researchers at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) in Australia are working to change that. "[Their research] is helping all of the kids, which is really incredible," said Luke Rosen, founder of KIF1A.org, whose daughter Susannah was diagnosed with the disorder at age 2. "And the folks at Murdoch, I say they're extended family to us, and they really are." KAND is a severe and progressive condition. Children can experience seizures and, over time, lose cognitive function, motor skills and vision. The disorder affects each patient differently, often making it difficult to diagnose. RARE DISEASE DIAGNOSIS STRENGTHENS BOND BETWEEN TWIN SISTERS: ‘DOING OUR BEST’ Rosen said what sets MCRI apart is its personal approach — with researchers taking the time to truly know the families they’re trying to help. "The first thing [a researcher] said to me is, 'How's Susannah? How's she doing?' And he really got to know our family, and he travels and so does their whole team... to our yearly Scientific and Family Conference, so they really get to meet all the families." A new Fox Nation special spotlights MCRI’s work, as well as families like the Rosens who are working with researchers to treat the debilitating disorder. STEM CELL THERAPY TO CORRECT HEART FAILURE IN CHILDREN COULD 'TRANSFORM LIVES' Rosen has since dedicated his life to advancing research and finding treatment options. He works closely with MCRI in an effort that is already showing promise. Susannah was among the first patients to receive antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy, and her family says they’ve seen meaningful improvements in her condition. While the treatment is not yet approved in Australia, Rosen continues working with doctors to expand access with the hope that, eventually, families won’t have to travel for care. "Their research is really translational research that helps everybody," Rosen said. "While we don't have a therapeutic yet from Australia, they're really working hard to develop it, and they're accelerating that entire process. What's special about Murdoch is they work in multimodalities, so there's gene therapy and then traditional drug development, and then they work non-sequentially, and they are just trying to throw as many shots on goal as we can for the kids." "Hope Starts Here," hosted by Fox News' Benjamin Hall, is available now on Fox Nation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9eeaba200899a00e75717 US kills 2 more suspected drug traffickers in boat strike te 2026-05-05T13:20:43.631Z US kills 2 more suspected drug traffickers in boat strike The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean tied to suspected drug trafficking operations, killing two people, U.S. Southern Command said. In a post on X, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said Joint Task Force Southern Spear carried out a "lethal kinetic strike" on May 4 at the direction of commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan. CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER DESCRIBES UNCERTAINTY AFTER 3 DEATHS AMID HANTAVIRUS PROBE The command said intelligence assessed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and allegedly engaged in drug trafficking operations. It added that the vessel was operated by what officials described as designated terrorist organizations. Two male suspected "narco-terrorists" were killed in the strike, and no U.S. military personnel were harmed, according to the statement. The strike is part of an ongoing campaign targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters that has continued since early September and has killed at least 188 people in total. Other strikes have taken place in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The operations have ramped up again in recent weeks, even as the U.S. remains engaged in conflict with Iran, according to officials and prior military statements. U.S. officials have described the effort as part of a broader campaign against what the administration calls "narcoterrorism" in the Western Hemisphere. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9ee95a200899a00e756e5 India’s first GenAI unicorn shifts to cloud services as AI model ambitions face reality te 2026-05-05T13:20:21.310Z India’s first GenAI unicorn shifts to cloud services as AI model ambitions face reality Krutrim's pivot to cloud after layoffs and limited product updates reflects the economic challenges of building AI models in India. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9ecd1a200899a00e756c5 31 missing children located throughout Arizona by law enforcement te 2026-05-05T13:12:49.727Z 31 missing children located throughout Arizona by law enforcement One of the juveniles had been missing from Phoenix for 18 months. Others are suspected victims of sex trafficking. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9ecb8a200899a00e7568a Jamie-Lynn Sigler claims her ex-husband secretly stole hundreds of thousands from her 'Sopranos' earnings te 2026-05-05T13:12:24.125Z Jamie-Lynn Sigler claims her ex-husband secretly stole hundreds of thousands from her 'Sopranos' earnings "Sopranos" star Jamie-Lynn Sigler is reflecting on her marriage to her former manager, A.J. DiScala, and the discovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars missing from her accounts during their divorce. In her recently released memoir, "And So It Is...", Sigler opened up about her marriage to DiScala and how a forensic accountant discovered her former husband was allegedly secretly stealing her hard-earned money. Sigler and DiScala first met when he became her manager while she landed her breakout role in "The Sopranos." Their professional relationship quickly turned personal, and they married a couple of years later in 2003. Sigler and DiScala had a tumultuous, three-year marriage that ended in a messy divorce. After hiring a forensic accountant during the divorce proceedings, she was told to sit down before being informed, "There are hundreds of thousands of dollars missing." VANDERBILT HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN WARNS OF FINANCIAL 'RED FLAGS' SHE MISSED DURING MARRIAGE TO HEDGE FUND EXEC The accountant told Sigler that her "Sopranos" earnings were being moved from her corporate account into their joint account for living expenses, but then a portion of that money would be moved again to an account she did not have access to or know about. "This was important money," she wrote. "My accountant was adamant we try to go after it, but my lawyer explained that if we pursued it, we would probably have to go to court, and there would likely be months of agita and legal bills to follow, and at the end of the day, it was possible that we would be unsuccessful in getting any money." ‘SOPRANOS’ STAR LORRAINE BRACCO SAYS SHE'S LOOKING FOR LOVE IN HER 70S Sigler recalled the exact conversation she had with her lawyer when she decided not to go after the hundreds of thousands of dollars that were missing: "I’m twenty-four years old. There is no amount of money worth more than getting this man out of my life. I’ll make it back in some form one day. I need to move on," she wrote. Sigler continued, "To this day, I don’t know what happened with the money. But I don’t care anymore. That money is a chapter I want closed forever." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Years later, Sigler was offered a "Sopranos"-themed Super Bowl commercial. Upon seeing the contract, she noted the fee was "the exact amount of money that I chose not to pursue in the divorce." In her memoir, Sigler wrote that she felt "way over" her head in the beginning of her career and DiScala felt like a lifeline. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I was in way over my head, and AJ seemed like the answer to all my problems. I realize now that he had no real connections, no music industry expertise, and no real knowledge," she wrote. "But at the time, I needed him, so I believed him. And so did my family." Several years after her divorce from DiScala, Sigler married former baseball player, Cutter Dykstra. The couple began dating in 2012 and tied the knot in 2016. Together, they have two sons and tend to keep their family life relatively private. In 2021, DiScala was sentenced to 11 and a half years in prison after being convicted in 2018 of two counts of securities and wire fraud conspiracy, two counts of securities fraud, and four counts of wire fraud relating to his manipulation of stocks, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He was also ordered to pay $2,484,873 in forfeiture, per the press release. DiScala was convicted of artificially inflating stock shares that were unstable and selling them to investors before they crashed, according to Page Six. The conviction was unrelated to Sigler. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9eca4a200899a00e75681 Oklahoma park shooting that injured nearly two dozen started over argument at unsanctioned party, police say te 2026-05-05T13:12:04.456Z Oklahoma park shooting that injured nearly two dozen started over argument at unsanctioned party, police say Chaos erupted at an Oklahoma park over the weekend when gunfire left nearly two dozen people injured — and police say new details are shedding light on what sparked the violence. Authorities say the shots rang out after a group of people began arguing at an unsanctioned party planned on social media near a campground at Arcadia Lake, located just north of Oklahoma City, Sunday night, according to The Associated Press.  The shooting left at least three of those injured critically hurt. Police are still searching for suspects and no arrests have been made.  Witness Jeremiah Smith, 18, reportedly estimated that more than 250 people were in attendance at the party, and that the shots rang out after a group of girls started arguing over boyfriends. SHOOTING AT LOUISIANA MARDI GRAS PARADE LEAVES MULTIPLE PEOPLE INJURED: REPORTS "It just started a whole bunch of chaos," Smith said.  "Everybody got scared, dudes was panicking, women was panicking, people seeing their friends fight," he added.  Smith reportedly heard shots coming from different directions for several minutes as he ran toward the lake, adding that two of his friends were hit by gunfire. SPRING BREAK HOT SPOT DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY, CURFEW AFTER ROWDY TAKEOVERS SPARK MASS ARRESTS At least 18 people were transported to local hospitals with injuries, with one healthcare system reporting victims ranging in age from 16 to 30. Edmond police revealed Monday that the event was an unsanctioned party that had been promoted on social media — marking the latest viral gathering to wreak havoc on communities across the country.  While authorities did not provide specific details regarding the planned event, a flyer was reportedly circulating online promising food, drinks and "good vibes, good people" at the park’s pavilion until midnight. OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE REPORT SHOOTING INCIDENT OUTSIDE ARENA AFTER THUNDER'S WIN OVER PACERS TO WIN NBA FINALS According to Edmond Mayor Mark Nash, the shooting occurred at a park that could be reserved for large groups.  "To our knowledge, there was no reservation through the parks department," Nash said, adding, "We’re already taking steps to review and strengthen park operations, permitting processes and security measures." The shooting came just hours after a shooting at a party in the Texas Panhandle left two teens dead and 10 injured after local authorities said two individuals opened fire at an apartment complex Saturday.  The Edmond Police Department 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/69f9ec90a200899a00e75678 Spirit Airlines turmoil leaves budget travelers scrambling for refunds, answers te 2026-05-05T13:11:44.975Z Spirit Airlines turmoil leaves budget travelers scrambling for refunds, answers → As Spirit Airlines collapses, flyers worry the ultra-low-cost model could take a serious hit. → Officials in one major region urge residents to work from home this summer for a most unusual reason. → An archaeologist solved a decades-old mystery after uncovering a major Christian leader's lost treasure in a river. → Two hikers died in separate incidents at a national park within five days, raising new safety concerns. → A popular island has imposed fines and new limits to manage growing tourist crowds. → Frightened amusement park riders were left suspended after a ride was halted over a safety violation. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER → A centuries-old shipwreck tied to an iconic naval commander was found after being lost for generations. → Archaeologists discovered a large artifact showing a pharaoh believed to have confronted Moses in Exodus. → A researcher pinpointed Shakespeare's long-unknown London home — ending a centuries-old mystery. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE TRAVEL NEWS Steve Doocy traveled along Route 66 to mark the highway's upcoming centennial, highlighting local communities, classic cars and small businesses during a multi-day road trip. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9ec7da200899a00e7566f NYC grocers sound alarm on Mamdani's supermarket plan: 'We'll lose customers' te 2026-05-05T13:11:25.456Z NYC grocers sound alarm on Mamdani's supermarket plan: 'We'll lose customers' A proposal by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to open a city-run grocery store is facing push back from East Harlem grocers who say the area is already saturated with supermarkets and bodegas. The plan, part of a broader effort to address rising grocery costs in the city, would establish publicly run stores across New York’s five boroughs — but the push to improve affordability could come at a cost for small businesses already on thin margins. The first store is expected to open next year in La Marqueta, an existing public market space at Park Avenue and 115th Street in East Harlem. The city will spend roughly $30 million to build the store. MAMDANI’S PUBLIC GROCERY STORES MAY HAVE DEVASTATING EFFECTS ON CITY'S FOOD SUPPLY Roughly 45 grocery stores sit within a 35-minute walk of the proposed grocery site, according to a Fox News Digital analysis. The existing stores include a mix of major chains like Whole Foods and Lidl as well as smaller neighborhood markets and bodegas. The area is also well served by public transit. There are multiple subway and bus lines giving residents several ways to reach nearby stores if they are not in reasonable walking distance. Some local grocers say the added competition of the city-owned store could hurt their businesses. "Of course it will affect this store," said Sarah Kang, manager at a CTown Supermarkets location about a 35-minute walk south, or one subway stop, from La Marqueta. "A lot of people walk 20 to 30 minutes to get here," she explained to Fox News Digital. "If they find a cheaper supermarket, I don’t think they’ll be willing to make that trip. It’s going to affect small grocery stores. Definitely." "I hope we don't lose customers," Kang added. About a 30-minute walk north of La Marqueta, Joel Martinez, a manager of a supermarket at 128th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard, said the impact may depend on proximity to the proposed site. "I hope it doesn’t impact us," Martinez said in a call with Fox News Digital. "The store will be a little far from us, so that’s good. But it will affect smaller businesses that are closer." Bodegas and small grocery stores are a staple of New York City neighborhoods, often serving as primary food sources for nearby residents. KELLY LOEFFLER: MAMDANI’S SOCIALIST PLANS THREATEN NYC’S BUSINESS CORE Mamdani's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The mayor plans to open five city-run stores, one in each borough, by 2029. Similar proposals for local government-owned and operated grocery stores and markets have surfaced in other cities, including Boston. Officials in Atlanta appear to have trailblazed the effort, and already opened a city-backed grocery store to improve food access in underserved areas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9ec69a200899a00e75666 Elizabeth Hurley trades in bikinis for denim as her Tennessee farming career takes off, vintage Andre & MEAT te 2026-05-05T13:11:05.790Z Elizabeth Hurley trades in bikinis for denim as her Tennessee farming career takes off, vintage Andre & MEAT Let's get this Tuesday edition of Screencaps rolling with news from a legend who has graced this column hundreds of times over the past 15 years. I'll be the first to admit that I thought there was no way Elizabeth Hurley would last through the winter with Billy Ray Cyrus, but here we are with Hurley, 60, revealing she's now farming in Tennessee. Guys, this could be the end of an era. This could be Hurley announcing she's done with the bikini game without formally announcing it. This could be like the old days when ball players transitioned to player-coaches. This could be Hurley telling us she's winding down a career that has spanned five decades. Instead of new two-piece bikini content, we've seen more and more of Liz holding goats, turtles and wearing denim. What's the problem with Hurley pivoting to farming content? Nothing. It's just that there are so few models out there who can take her place in pop culture. Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara come to mind as replacements. Outside of those two, it's slim pickings. Google Gemini says Gwyneth Paltrow is a possible replacement. And that's why you should use AI as a resource, not a source. Paltrow? Have you ever wanted to see her model a two-piece bikini? Neither have I. Over the weekend, we had two big incidents where youth baseball coaches fought with umpires, but none bigger than the incident in Mississippi where a coach and umpire traded punches. It turns out that the coach in the middle of the brawl was a sheriff's deputy. Being an OutKick/Fox Big J, I got on the phone and called the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office for comment. The deputy who answered the phone told me leadership was at lunch and they'd call me back. Typically, that's code for they're not calling back. At 2:54 p.m. ET, I got a call from Starkville. I assumed it was a public information officer calling back. The guy on the other line proceeds to tell me his name, Shank Phelps. I'll be damned, it's the actual sheriff giving me a call. Then, as we're talking, Sheriff Shank proceeds to just reveal that the deputy in question has been fired. Shank fired the guy without further investigation by the department. Axed him. No more internal investigation. Gone. Shank Phelps made a big impression on me for this one. The guy didn't make me beat around the bush. He got down to business. I respect that big time. Guess who was first to report that the baseball coach had been fired? Yep, me. Thanks, Shank. 📩 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 Do you guys remember last summer when readers were sharing stories of e-bike gangs tearing up golf courses and causing havoc in neighborhoods? Here we go again. This time, the gang tore up a Florida golf course to the tune of $3,000 in damage. We've even reached the stage where there are now e-bike police chases in California. NBC San Diego reported last week that cops got into a 50-mph chase with a 19-year-old who refused to stop his electric dirt bike. – Mike T. reports from his trip along the Washington coast: Next stop Washington coast Copalis Beach Iron springs resort. Expensive $300 it’s really remote and like an adult hideaway. – MP in Staunton, Virginia says: Joe, haven’t written in a while and am adjusting to the new format. That said, reading about the North Dakota guy driving to the bar on his lawnmower reminds me of a story involving classic country music star George Jones. George had a legendary drinking problem and his then wife (country star Tammy Wynette) forbade him from leaving the house to go to the bar. However, the Ol’ Possum got on his John Deere lawnmower and drove it to the bar to have a few. There is a reference to this in the Vince Gill song "One More Last Chance " . All I can say is keep on keeping on! – Mike in Houston tells me: My favorite are more than 50 years old. The Lone Ranger,  WilliamnTell Overture,  Andy Mayberry Show with the whistling, Combat!, the Combat March Kinsey: That's because YOU'RE OLD, Mike! – Scott in Florida: I totally agree with Don. Shorts and jeans should be worn at least twice before washing them. Unless of course you spill something on them. 1/4 zips can be worn multiple times before washing them. Shirts I think should be washed after every time they are worn. Keep up the great work Joe. A report from one of Screencaps' Great Americans, Green Beret Bo in Arizona – Bo T. has been with us a long time and has helped several parents who have sent their kids off to West point. Bo writes: Joe greetings from the Valley of the Sun! Spring is starting to give way to the 90s and pool season has been in full swing. Your advice to younger home buyers on "patio life" is spot on. We spent the last 9 months getting the backyard right. Labor of love I guess. Today was pool ops and Yacht Rock. Now it’s Tri-Tip grilling and cold Kirtlands jamming to some Whiskey Myers.  Head to NC tomorrow for a few days of golf with old Green Beret buddies..guaranteed good times. Might be a whiskey front blowing thru.  This is EXACTLY why I busted my ass for all these years. Life is short and if you don’t grab it by the balls you’re gonna be regretting not doing so when it’s time to kick back and jam to what you want. Put in the effort…it’s always worth it.  God Bless America and fk those mullahs. Those savages can kiss my ass. ################### That is it this morning. I'll have you know we didn't get home from a track meet until 9:30 last night. Thank god there aren't many track meets or I'd lose my mind. I'll give Screencaps Jr. for clocking a 5:41 mile with a nasty cold that's going through the house. The birds are out. The sun is out for now. Showers are on the way and the turf is as green as I've ever seen it. Go enjoy those Cinco de Mayo margs. Suck one down for me. I'm taking this year off. Go have an incredible day and never forget how fortunate we are to call this land our home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9ec54a200899a00e75647 U.S.C. Will Infuse A.I. Across University with $200 Million Donation te 2026-05-05T13:10:44.558Z U.S.C. Will Infuse A.I. Across University with $200 Million Donation The University of Southern California wants to integrate artificial intelligence into fields like health care and the arts. Other universities are also using donations to focus more on A.I. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9ec3fa200899a00e7562d Amazon bets Nobel Prize-based dehumidification can cut its energy use te 2026-05-05T13:10:23.592Z Amazon bets Nobel Prize-based dehumidification can cut its energy use Amazon will buy a new type of HVAC system for its commercial buildings to slash energy use. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9ea11a200899a00e755e8 Massive grizzly bear and wolf caught on camera demolishing dead animal te 2026-05-05T13:01:05.132Z Massive grizzly bear and wolf caught on camera demolishing dead animal Don't get in the way of violent wild animals and their dinner. As our loyal readers know, nature can be a crazy place at times. You never know what you're going to find. It can be incredibly beautiful, but let's not pretend that's the beginning and end of the story. It can also be full of terrors that are pure nightmare fuel. Enter a grizzly bear and a wolf fighting over a dead animal. HIKER COMES FACE-TO-FACE WITH MASSIVE BEAR ON POPULAR CALIFORNIA TRAIL IN TERRIFYING ENCOUNTER A video shared on Facebook by Wild Love Images — Julie Argyle is gaining serious traction. The footage shows a massive grizzly bear and a wolf sparring over the remains of a dead animal in the river. To put it bluntly, the bear didn't have any tolerance for a wolf taking a bite of his food. Turns out that size matters even in the animal kingdom just like in the UFC. Check out the incredible video below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. WOLF FIGHT PITS RANCHERS AGAINST WILL OF THE PEOPLE IN STORY RIPPED FROM THE PAGES OF A 'YELLOWSTONE' SCRIPT Wolves sit near the top of the rankings for power in nature in North America. There are few animals that would dare test them, especially if they're in a pack. However, a grizzly bear is a totally different kind of beast. A large grizzly bear can weigh north of 800 pounds. Imagine coming face to face with that kind of animal. If that doesn't make you need to change your underwear after the interaction, then you have guts much stronger than most people. What do you think of the stunning footage going viral? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9e9fca200899a00e755df Trump admin investigates all-women's college for admitting male students te 2026-05-05T13:00:44.987Z Trump admin investigates all-women's college for admitting male students The U.S. Department of Education announced that its Office for Civil Rights has launched a probe into Smith College for admitting men into the women's educational institution, allowing them into women-only areas such as restrooms. "Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened an investigation into Smith College, one of the nation’s largest all-women's colleges, for admitting biological men and granting them access to women-only spaces, including dormitories, bathrooms, locker rooms, and athletic teams," the department said in a statement Monday. "OCR will determine whether the college violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) by allowing biological males into women’s intimate spaces." "Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance," the department explained. "Title IX contains a single-sex exception that allows colleges to enroll all-male or all-female student bodies — but the exception applies on the basis of biological sex difference, not subjective gender identity. An all-girls college that enrolls male students professing a female identity would cease to qualify as single sex under Title IX." COLLEGE OFFERING 'WHITE SUPREMACY IN THE AGE OF TRUMP' COURSE AS PRESIDENT-ELECT RETURNS TO WHITE HOUSE While the institution describes itself as a "women's college," the school "considers for admission any applicants who self-identify as women," explaining that, "cis, trans, and nonbinary women are eligible to apply to Smith." "Smith College has received notice that the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened a Title IX investigation into the College," the school said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "The College is fully committed to its institutional values, including compliance with civil rights laws. The College does not comment on pending government investigations." CALIFORNIA JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETES SPEAK OUT ON TRANS CONTROVERSY THAT'S NOW IN THE TRUMP ADMIN'S CROSSHAIRS Smith College is located in the state of Massachusetts. "An all-women’s college loses all meaning if it is admitting biological males," Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey said in a statement. FEDS OPEN PROBE INTO NEW YORK CITY'S ANTI-ISRAEL TEACHERS "Allowing biological males into spaces designed for women raises serious concerns about privacy, fairness, and compliance under federal law. The Trump Administration will continue to uphold the law and fight to restore common sense," Richey noted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9e9e9a200899a00e755d6 House Democrats' campaign arm draws progressive fury for trying to 'tip the scales' in key House primary te 2026-05-05T13:00:25.020Z House Democrats' campaign arm draws progressive fury for trying to 'tip the scales' in key House primary Progressives are blasting party leaders after House Democrats’ campaign arm backed a centrist over a far-left challenger in a key battleground race that could shape control of the House.  The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) added California state Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains and seven other Democrats to its "Red to Blue" program this week — a de facto endorsement that could give the candidates aiming to defeat GOP incumbents a leg up in critical primaries across the country.  The DCCC’s decision to support Bains over progressive challenger Randy Villegas, a university professor backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in the hotly contested race has sparked backlash from progressive lawmakers, who argue the campaign arm should stay neutral in contested primaries.  "We disagree with the DCCC’s decision to attempt to tip the scales in this race," Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC leaders, who have endorsed Villegas, said in a joint statement. "Voters, not the DCCC, should pick Democratic nominees." DEMOCRATS NAME CANDIDATES TO 'RED TO BLUE' INITIATIVE, AIMING TO FLIP GOP MAJORITY DURING MIDTERMS The group of progressives included Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Chuy Garcia, D-Ill., and Jamie Raskin, D-Md.  "Deeply disappointed to see this last-minute intervention in a competitive Democratic primary," Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., wrote on social media Monday. "It’s especially tone-deaf in a district that is overwhelmingly Latino, coming on the heels of last week’s decision gutting the VRA [Voting Rights Act]." Villegas also slammed the DCCC intervention as "undemocratic" in a post on X. The political newcomer is supported by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ campaign arm and the left-wing Working Families Party, among other outside groups. Meanwhile, several major labor groups, including the moderate Blue Dogs PAC and the center-left NewDem Action Fund, are backing Bains. Both are vying to unseat Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., who has repeatedly fended off Democratic challengers in the majority-Hispanic district. SQUAD STYLE PROGRESSIVES HIT WITH 'COLD SHOWER' AS CANDIDATES FALL TO MODERATES IN BLUE STATE CIVIL WAR The DCCC’s decision to elevate candidates in other crowded primaries has also drawn pushback. Its strategy to promote state legislator Joe Baldacci in Maine’s second congressional district resulted in sharp criticism from a rival candidate in the race. "Once again, Washington, D.C., insiders are trying to tell Mainers who can represent them," Jordan Woods, a former Capitol Hill staffer running for the Republican-leaning seat, said in a statement. Asked for comment, House Democrats’ campaign arm said the individuals included in its candidate program are "best positioned to win in November" and hail from all corners of the party. "It’s imperative that Democrats must take back the House to hold Trump accountable and deliver on what truly matters to voters — lower costs and affordable healthcare," DCCC spokesman Viet Shelton told Fox News Digital. National Republicans have warned that messy Democratic primaries could hamper the party’s bid to retake House control in November. "Their disastrous primaries have turned into a far-left free-for-all, and national Democrats stepping in will only deepen the chaos and alienate their far-left base," NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella said in a statement. Progressives in the upper chamber have also sharply criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senate Democrats’ campaign arm for tacitly supporting more centrist candidates in key races. Schumer’s strategy to recruit Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, in the state’s 2026 Senate contest appeared to blow up last week, when the two-term governor exited the race after her campaign failed to gain traction with Democratic primary voters. The lead Democrat issued a tepid endorsement of presumptive Democratic nominee Graham Platner, who is backed by leading progressives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9e563a200899a00e754bf Flagstaff Event Almanac for May 5 te 2026-05-05T12:41:07.949Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for May 5 May 5 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9e54ca200899a00e75493 US intercepts 6 ships trying to run American blockade during operation to open Strait of Hormuz te 2026-05-05T12:40:44.344Z US intercepts 6 ships trying to run American blockade during operation to open Strait of Hormuz Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed Tuesday that six ships attempted to bypass the U.S. military's blockade of Iranian ports during the operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but they were all turned around. "In fact, six ships tried to run the blockade out of Iranian ports as Project Freedom commenced, and they were all turned around," Hegseth told reporters at the Pentagon on Tuesday. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9e535a200899a00e75462 Coinbase to lay off 14% of staff as part of broader restructuring te 2026-05-05T12:40:21.778Z Coinbase to lay off 14% of staff as part of broader restructuring The restructuring is aimed at addressing market volatility and increasing the use of AI tools to improve efficiency. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9e088a200899a00e752fd Obama admits 'genuine tension' in marriage over pressure to stay in politics te 2026-05-05T12:20:24.796Z Obama admits 'genuine tension' in marriage over pressure to stay in politics Former President Barack Obama said that pressure on him to continue being politically active throughout the Trump administration has created tension in his marriage with former first lady Michelle Obama. "She wants to see her husband easing up and spending more time with her, enjoying what remains of our lives," Obama told The New Yorker in an interview published May 4. "It does create a genuine tension in our household, and it frustrates her." Early in President Donald Trump's first term, Obama had largely followed the previous political norm of a former president remaining tight-lipped on his successor's moves. But as time wound on, the 44th president began weighing in considerably more. During Trump's second administration, Obama has further broken those norms, arguably becoming the current president's most high-profile critic, a fact Obama acknowledged in his interview with The New Yorker. MICHELLE OBAMA SAYS AMERICA GOING THROUGH ITS 'JANKY' ERA "People aren’t looking at me in historical comparison to other presidents," he told the magazine. "They don’t care about the fact that no other ex-president was the main surrogate for the party for four election cycles after they left office." But Obama claimed that Trump's "recklessness" forced his hand, The New Yorker wrote, prompting him to weigh in on a wide swath of Trump's actions from pulling the United States out of the Paris Climate Accords to dismantling Obama's signature domestic policy achievement, the Affordable Care Act. His opposition to Trump has spurred Obama to delve back into politics "more than I would have preferred," he told the magazine. OBAMA'S 'ICONIC VOICE' ECLIPSED IN 2025 ELECTION BY TRUMP-ERA ECONOMIC, AFFORDABILITY COMPLAINTS Obama has become a flag-bearer for the Democratic Party's key issues of the day, most recently pushing the party's redistricting effort in Virginia to his nearly 120 million followers on X. Five posts Obama sent urging Virginians to vote yes on a ballot measure that redrew Virginia's congressional districts heavily in favor of Democrats garnered over 220 million views, according to X's publicly visible statistics. The language Obama used in the posts was considerably partisan. MICHELLE OBAMA'S PODCAST PUTS HER IN LIMELIGHT IN NEW TRUMP ERA, BUT SHE'S NOT COMING TO DEMOCRATS' RESCUE "Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. But right now, they’re under attack. Several Republican-controlled states have redrawn their congressional maps to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterm elections," Obama wrote in a March 5 post on X. MICHELLE OBAMA MOCKS RUMORS THAT HER MARRIAGE IS IN TROUBLE Micelle Obama, not unlike her husband, has taken to new media to air many of her grievances with the Trump administration, often criticizing the president on other podcasts, as well as her own. Obama's revelation is not the first time he's publicly addressed strife in his marriage. In 2025, he admitted he had been "digging myself out of the hole I found myself in with Michelle," after she did not join him during the January funeral for former President Jimmy Carter or for Trump's second inauguration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9de44a200899a00e7528d Here are 5 of Guy Fieri's favorite taco spots across America ahead of Cinco de Mayo te 2026-05-05T12:10:44.667Z Here are 5 of Guy Fieri's favorite taco spots across America ahead of Cinco de Mayo As Americans prepare for Cinco de Mayo, Guy Fieri is revealing his picks for the five best taco spots in the country — from California classics to unexpected East Coast standouts. The "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives" host has spent years traveling the country in search of standout local eats, making him one of the most trusted voices on where to find great food. A roundup of Fieri's top taco picks includes five spots across the U.S., featured on his popular Food Network show.  GUY FIERI ONCE HAD 'NOTHING ELSE TO SIGN' ON THE BEACH BUT POSTCARDS; NOW, HE'S BUILT A FOOD TV EMPIRE They showcase everything from classic West Coast fish tacos to bold, unexpected flavors in cities you might not expect. Below are five taco spots worthy of a trip to Flavortown. Haggo's Organic Taco has built a following for its fresh, organic approach to tacos. The taco spot, located just north of San Diego, advertises "100% seed-oil-free, organic, grass-fed, grass-finished beef and wild-caught fish." RESTAURANT CHAIN DITCHES SEED OILS 'LURKING' IN ITS INGREDIENTS Fieri called the spot's Cousetaux Taco "a rock star fish taco." The dish features wild-caught fish (typically halibut or mahi-mahi), topped with cabbage slaw, crema, salsa cruda, mango and cilantro. Lone Star Taco Bar is located in Allston, a neighborhood near Boston University. If you don't think Boston tacos bring the heat, think again. 'STAR TREK' LEGEND WILLIAM SHATNER, 95, TORN BETWEEN TWO CUISINES FOR HIS LAST MEAL "Dude, that is smoking hot!" Fieri said after trying the barbacoa taco. The taquería's flavors "are both familiar and robust, inspired by the open-air markets and taquerías of Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles, Oaxaca and Mexico City," according to its website. Despite its Boston location, the website says that the Lone Star's owners spent their early years in Texas and Southern California. TEQUILA IS MORE THAN JUST A SHOT, PLUS OTHER FUN FACTS ABOUT THIS SPIRIT "At Lone Star, our focus is on mezcal, tequila and Mexican street food," the site states. "We utilize fresh ingredients prepared in a variety of ways to produce a complexity within simple fare." Señor Sisig serves tacos with an interesting twist: bold Filipino-American flavors. Its menu includes sisig tacos — made with chopped, marinated meat in a Filipino style — along with burritos and rice bowls, plus loaded nachos, fries and wings. The restaurant has locations in San Francisco and Oakland, plus food trucks across the Bay Area. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "The signature sour pork Sisig tacos at Señor Sisig have been a hit with Los Angelinos, Filipino-fusion fans and Guy himself, who called these tacos 'salty, spicy goodness,'" the Food Network's website states. "If you want to ramp up the spice, make sure to grab a plate of the Buffalo wings glazed with a savory adobo-chipotle sauce." Garbo's Grill serves tacos and burritos with a Caribbean and Korean twist, including fish, Korean BBQ beef and shrimp. The spot is located in scenic Key West. Fieri "was won over by the Umamiburger smothered in chipotle Gouda, calling his first taste of this topping a 'history-making moment in Triple D,'" the Food Network's website notes. "The sweet, spicy Korean BBQ tacos are also a hit," the website adds. Mas Tacos Por Favor is a no-frills restaurant in the Music City serving Mexican street-style tacos. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Fieri commended the restaurant's vegetarian quinoa and sweet potato taco, as well as its holiday tamales. "As for the pozole verde soup? He says the 'depth of the broth is ridiculous,'" according to the Food Network's website. Fox News Digital reached out to Fieri for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9de2ea200899a00e7525d Moment Energy raises $40M to meet ‘infinite demand for power’ with EV batteries te 2026-05-05T12:10:22.138Z Moment Energy raises $40M to meet ‘infinite demand for power’ with EV batteries The startup has put a spin on repurposing EV batteries, CEO Edward Chiang told TechCrunch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9dbd9a200899a00e75210 Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstong seen ripping into teammate after scoring game-tying run te 2026-05-05T12:00:25.655Z Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstong seen ripping into teammate after scoring game-tying run Pete Crow-Armstrong scored the game-tying run in the bottom of the ninth inning in what was a thrilling comeback win for his Chicago Cubs on Monday night, but it wasn't necessarily a smooth sequence. As the Cubs trailed the visiting Cincinnati Reds 4-3 in the final frame, Crow-Armstrong led things off with a triple. Nico Hoerner then stepped to the plate with one out and hit a fly ball to left field. With Crow-Armstrong being among the fastest players in baseball, he was sent to home plate on what turned into a sacrifice fly and crossed the dish standing, but he should have gotten down and slid as he was nearly thrown out. CUBS’ CO-OWNER PUSHES BACK ON WOKE BACKLASH MATT SHAW RECEIVED FOR ATTENDING CHARLIE KIRK’S MEMORIAL In that scenario, the player in the on-deck circle is responsible for telling the runner whether to slide into home or cross standing. The player in this situation was Matt Shaw, who, according to PCA's reaction in the dugout, didn't fulfill his duties. The broadcast caught Crow-Armstrong getting animated in the dugout with Shaw, letting him know his signaling wasn't nearly good enough, which nearly led to a disaster on the play. By no means was PCA being disrespectful or over-the-top with Shaw; he was simply letting the second-year player know he needs to be bolder in that situation. Shaw didn't get an opportunity at the plate to potentially win the game after PCA knotted things up, as Michael Conforto stepped in to pinch-hit for him. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! That turned out to be the correct move from Chicago manager Craig Counsell. Conforto launched a fastball to left-center field for the walk-off home run to extend the Cubs' winning streak to six games with a 5-4 victory. It was certainly an opportune time for Conforto to hit his first long ball of the season. Dating back to April 14, the Cubs have won 16 of their last 19 games, yet surprisingly only hold a two-game lead in the National League Central standings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9d980a200899a00e7517d Alberta separatists say they have enough signatures for referendum on leaving Canada te 2026-05-05T11:50:24.033Z Alberta separatists say they have enough signatures for referendum on leaving Canada Separatists in Alberta declared they now have enough signatures to trigger a vote on the province leaving Canada.  The Stay Free Alberta group said Monday it formally submitted almost 302,000 signatures after needing 178,000 names to force the province to consider such a ballot measure. The question of separation could go on a provincewide ballot as early as October, as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she would move forward if enough names are gathered and verified.    "This day is historic in Alberta history," Mitch Sylvestre, the head of Stay Free Alberta, said Monday as he arrived at the Elections Alberta office in Edmonton leading a convoy of seven trucks to deliver the names. "It’s the first step to the next step — we’ve gotten by Round 3 and now we’re in the Stanley Cup final."  Smith has said she personally does not support the oil-rich province leaving Canada, but she has accused previous federal Liberal governments of introducing legislation that hamstrings Alberta’s ability to produce and export oil, which she said has cost the province billions of dollars, and noted that she doesn’t want the federal government meddling in provincial issues, according to The Associated Press. 'VEXIT' MOVEMENT REIGNITES AS RED STATE INVITES DISENFRANCHISED VIRGINIANS TO 'BEST VIRGINIA' More than 300 supporters gathered in Edmonton on Monday, waving the provincial flag and chanting "Alberta strong."  A "yes" vote would not trigger independence automatically, as negotiations with the federal government would have to take place.  Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal, told the AP that despite the independence effort, liberal Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "is indeed popular, even in Alberta." RECORD ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS IN CANADA FUEL CRITICISM OF CARNEY GOVERNMENT RESPONSE "The push for independence by some Albertans predates his prime ministership and it’s related to economic, fiscal, and political grievances about the seemingly unfair treatment of Alberta by the federal government," Béland said. "These concerns increased during the Justin Trudeau years but they have peaked and even declined since he left office."  Béland added that some Indigenous groups that are already using the courts to prevent an independence referendum would use venues including the courts to stop independence from happening. The petition for a referendum could face a hurdle this week as an Edmonton judge is expected to rule on a court challenge by Alberta First Nations, who say separation would violate treaty rights.  The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9d73ba200899a00e75105 Trump turns Obama-era youth health policy on its head as school fitness benchmark returns te 2026-05-05T11:40:43.861Z Trump turns Obama-era youth health policy on its head as school fitness benchmark returns FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump will sign a presidential memorandum Tuesday restoring the Presidential Fitness Test Award, according to the White House, reviving a competitive school-based fitness program phased out during the Obama administration. The signing will be attended by members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, as well as National Fitness Foundation board members including high-profile athletes including golfer Bryson DeChambeau, retired professional golfer Gary Player, Baltimore Ravens cornerback Amani Oruwariye and MLB pitcher Noah Syndergaard. The move reintroduces a performance-based benchmark for student fitness, echoing the Trump administration’s broader "Make America Healthy Again" push.  Trump first signed an executive order to reestablish the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and the Presidential Fitness Test last year, with the memorandum on Tuesday paving the way for the administration to restore the test and awards at all American schools, Fox News Digital learned.  TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER TO REESTABLISH PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS TEST The revitalized award emphasizes measurable athletic performance standards similar to earlier versions of the test, which ranked students based on physical achievement, according to a copy of the National Physical Fitness Award obtained by Fox News Digital. The original Presidential Physical Fitness Test was phased out during former President Barack Obama’s second term and replaced with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, part of the "Let’s Move" initiative. Critics at the time argued that the test focused too much on performance and competition, discouraging less athletic students. The President’s Council on Youth Fitness was first established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower after studies showed American children were less physically fit than European peers. Schools began administering a fitness test under President John F. Kennedy, launching the President’s Council on Physical Fitness.  WHOLE MILK HEADED BACK TO SCHOOL CAFETERIAS AFTER TRUMP SIGNS LAW AS EXPERTS TOUT BENEFITS The Obama-era Presidential Youth Fitness Program focused "primarily on assessing health versus athleticism for America’s youth," according to the Let’s Move website. Fox News Digital reached out to the office of President Obama for comment. More than 21% of Americans ages 2 to 19 were classified as obese between 2021 and 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While 7% of American youths had severe obesity, according to the CDC. SCHOOL MEALS RAISE EYEBROWS AS MAHA ADVOCATES URGE 'DIFFERENT CHOICES IN THE LUNCH LINE' Trump is expected to sign the memorandum in the Oval Office, followed by an event on the South Lawn with families and children to mark National Youth Sports and Fitness Month, Fox News Digital learned.  Cabinet secretaries including Dept. of War Secretary Pete Hegseth, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, and Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon will also be in attendance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9d727a200899a00e750fc John Cena teases 'history-making news' at WWE Backlash te 2026-05-05T11:40:23.993Z John Cena teases 'history-making news' at WWE Backlash John Cena teased "history-making news" at WWE's upcoming premium live event Backlash on Monday as he’s set to appear on the show in some form. Cena ended his in-ring career in December, losing his retirement match against Gunther. It was possible that Cena might have been finished with WWE for a while, but he reappeared at WrestleMania 42 as the host. He wrote on social media that he was going to appear at Backlash. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "It’s official! I’m headed to #WWEBacklash," he wrote on X. "After months of planning and effort, I am SO excited to break some history-making news! I can’t promise it’ll be perfect but I can promise it will change the WWE experience for Superstars and fans!" Backlash is set to take place at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. There are several matches already set for Backlash. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Roman Reigns will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu, Trick Williams will defend the United States Championship against Sami Zayn in a WrestleMania rematch, Seth Rollins takes on Bron Breakker, Iyo Sky will square off against Asuka and Danhausen and a mystery partner take on The Miz and Kit Wilson. Cena was involved in last year’s Backlash show after he won the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. He defeated Randy Orton to retain the title. Before that, he hadn’t appeared at Backlash since taking on Edge. He lost the World Heavyweight Championship in a Last Man Standing match. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9d4cfa200899a00e7508c Instantly upgrade your streaming: At home and when traveling te 2026-05-05T11:30:23.831Z Instantly upgrade your streaming: At home and when traveling It happens to a lot of us when we travel abroad. You land, open your streaming app, and realize the shows you watch are gone. The library has changed, and some of what you expect to see is suddenly unavailable. It is one of those inconveniences that may rarely cross your mind before a trip. Still, it happens to millions of travelers every year. But the streaming problem is just one part of a bigger issue. Whether you are at home or on the other side of the world, the way you stream says a lot about how exposed your data is, how fast your connection runs, and how much control you actually have over what you watch. Most of us have never thought about any of that. Although we probably should. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report WHY YOUR HOME WI-FI NEEDS MORE THAN JUST A STRONG PASSWORD Every time you fire up a streaming app, your device sends and receives a large amount of data. That data passes through your internet provider, through various servers, and sometimes through networks like hotel Wi-Fi that are far from secure. Your internet provider can see what you stream and when. On public or shared networks, that visibility can extend further. In the background, your IP address gets logged by every service you connect to, quietly building a record of your habits. Most people assume streaming is passive. From a data standpoint, it is anything but. A VPN encrypts your connection before it leaves your device. That means your internet provider cannot see what you are watching, networks you connect to cannot monitor your activity, and the IP address shared with streaming platforms isn’t your real one. For everyday home streaming, that is a meaningful privacy upgrade that most people have never applied to their TV habits. The benefits become even more noticeable the moment you travel. Not all VPNs are built for streaming. Performance matters here. A VPN that protects your connection but slows your speed misses the point. Buffering isn’t an acceptable trade-off. The best options use high-speed networks and optimized servers designed for streaming. That helps HD and 4K content stay smooth, even when your connection routes through servers far from your location. IS YOUR VPN ENOUGH WITHOUT ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION? When you are abroad and want to watch the content you subscribe to at home, like local news, sports, or your usual streaming lineup, a VPN lets you connect through a server back home and stream as if you never left. With servers located around the world, including across the United States, your subscriptions stay within reach wherever you are. It also means you avoid relying on hotel or airport networks for security. Your connection stays encrypted end to end, which matters more when you are away from your home network than almost any other time. For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. Traveling puts your devices on networks you do not control, which makes a few simple habits go a long way. If you want to keep your streaming private and your accounts secure, start here: Airport and hotel networks are convenient, but they are also the easiest places for your data to be exposed or intercepted. Turn on your VPN before joining any network, so your connection stays encrypted from the moment you go online. Logging into streaming services on shared or hotel devices can expose your login details long after you leave. Updates often include security fixes that protect against known vulnerabilities and exploits. BEWARE OF FAKE WI-FI NETWORKS THAT STEAL YOUR DATA WHEN TRAVELING Your device can automatically reconnect to saved networks without you realizing it, which can increase your exposure if those networks are unsecured or impersonated. Turn off auto-connect in your settings to stay in control of when and where you connect.  If you do sign in on a shared device, make sure you fully log out and clear the browser if possible. Streaming has quietly become one of the biggest data pipelines in your daily life. Most people focus on content, not on what happens behind the scenes. Once you understand how much data moves every time you press play, the case for adding a layer of protection becomes much clearer. A VPN does more than unlock content while traveling. It gives you more control over your privacy, your connection, and your overall experience. That applies just as much on your couch as it does in a hotel room halfway around the world. If you pay for streaming every month, should you also have more control over who can see what you watch and where you can watch it? 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/69f9d28ba200899a00e75013 Massie ally sparks backlash after accusing Trump-backed challenger of abusing VA benefits te 2026-05-05T11:20:43.320Z Massie ally sparks backlash after accusing Trump-backed challenger of abusing VA benefits An ally of Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is receiving blowback for painting Ed Gallrein, Massie’s challenger, as a veteran potentially abusing disability benefits. "Ed Gallrein has received government benefits for claiming to be 100% physically disabled, while also claiming to do demanding full-time farm work on his family’s operation," Andrew Cooperrider, a radio and podcast host, said in a post to Facebook. "This raises serious questions about consistency, transparency and accountability." The post drew criticisms from experts in the veterans' community for what they called a mischaracterization of the Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating system. It also highlights the sensitivity of a race that pits a Trump-endorsed candidate against one of the president's most frequent critics. SCOOP: TRUMP-BACKED FORMER NAVY SEAL LAUNCHES GOP PRIMARY CHALLENGE AGAINST MASSIE "I think it’s disgraceful that any type of campaign would try to use a VA disability rating against somebody," Mark Lucas, Founder and President of Veteran Action, an advocacy group, said of Cooperrider’s post. "Just because a veteran has a disability, it does not mean that they can’t work," Lucas added. Gallrein has positioned himself as a pro-Trump candidate looking to unseat the biggest thorn in the side of the GOP. He contends that Massie’s decision to vote against Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, his push to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act and constant criticisms of overseas conflicts in Iran and Venezuela all go against the grain of the party. Gallrein received Trump’s endorsement earlier this year. Tim Murtaugh, an advisor to his campaign, blasted Cooperrider’s Facebook post, calling the criticism an "offensive attack." "This is a ridiculous and offensive attack on a veteran, a potentially illegal invasion of privacy and it proves Massie and his allies truly have no shame and no honor," Murtaugh said. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NAVY SEAL EDDIE GALLAGHER AS TRUMP POISED TO INTERVENE IN CASE Prior to his political aspirations, Gallrein served as a member of SEAL Team Six, deploying to conflict zones in Panama, Persian Gulf among others, before returning to work on his family’s farm, according to his online biography. It’s unclear what kind of injuries led the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to give Gallrein the 100% disability rating. Darin Selnick, former VA Affairs advisor for the White House Domestic Policy Council and a senior advisor for Veteran Action, explained that a disability rating is a multi-factor assessment of injuries sustained in service-related activity that then serves as a basis for federal assistance. He stressed that veterans have little say in the rating they ultimately receive. ARMY OFFICER-TURNED-CREATOR ‘MANDATORYFUNDAY’ RISES ABOVE VETERANS DAY BACKLASH: 'I CHOOSE TO LAUGH' "When you file for the claim, the VA has an independent medical examiner that looks at your medical records. They do additional medical examinations to confirm what's in the medical records. That report goes to the ratings examiner," Selnick said. "VA then says, okay, based on this rating, you then get X amount of compensation per month for the service-connected injuries that happened to you." Cooperrider did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9d277a200899a00e7500a NBA legend torches Magic after embarrassing playoff exit te 2026-05-05T11:20:23.918Z NBA legend torches Magic after embarrassing playoff exit Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady spent four years with the Orlando Magic, earning All-Star selections and a Most Improved Player of the Year Award while with the franchise. As a former Magic star, McGrady was dismayed with how their 2025-26 season ended – a first-round playoff exit after going up 3-1 in a series against the Detroit Pistons. Orlando ended up firing head coach Jamahl Mosley on Monday and McGrady fired off criticism about the roster. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "What they have on their roster right now, what you see on their bench, they gotta go," McGrady said during NBC’s playoff coverage on Monday. "I'm sorry. They ain't good enough. They need to improve this roster if they wanna be a team in the East that's gonna compete. "New York ain’t going nowhere. Boston isn’t going nowhere. Detroit ain’t going nowhere. You have to improve this roster." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Orlando was in great position to upset the No. 1-seeded Pistons in the first round. The Magic had three games to get the job done, but couldn’t pull it off. In one of those games, the Magic saw a 24-point lead evaporate at home. In Game 6, Orlando missed 23 consecutive shots. The Magic built a core around Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Desmond Bane, who are all under contract for the foreseeable future. The organization clearly feels that a new voice on the bench may help elevate the franchise. Orlando improved dramatically over the course of Mosley’s tenure, but have still failed to get out of the first round of the playoffs. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9d047a200899a00e74f97 LEE CARTER: The quiet way politicians are choosing their voters (and why you should care more than you think) te 2026-05-05T11:11:03.276Z LEE CARTER: The quiet way politicians are choosing their voters (and why you should care more than you think) Gerrymandering is one of those words people skim past. It sounds technical. Distant. Like something for political insiders to argue about. That’s the problem. Because what people hear when they hear "gerrymandering" is: complicated, not for me, doesn’t affect my life. DESANTIS' REDISTRICTING FIGHT GETS MAJOR BOOST FROM HIS POTENTIAL GOP SUCCESSOR: 'DOING THE RIGHT THING' What it actually means is this: Someone else may be deciding how much your voice counts. We tend to think of elections as a contest of ideas. VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS RIPPED BY WASHINGTON POST FOR 'POWER GRAB' GERRYMANDERING EFFORT Make your case. Win people over. Earn the outcome. But that’s not always what’s happening. Every 10 years, after the census, states redraw the lines that determine voting districts. That part makes sense; populations change. DAVID MARCUS: VIRGINIA'S BATTLE OVER GERRYMANDERING BETRAYS OUR BROKEN POLITICS What matters is who draws the lines. Because when politicians control the map, they don’t just reflect voters. They can shape them. SPANBERGER-BACKED REDISTRICTING VOTE CULMINATES DEM ‘POWER GRAB’ IN KEY SWING STATE, SAYS REPORT Not by changing votes; but by changing how those votes are grouped. Pack opposing voters into a few districts so their influence is concentrated and contained. Split the rest so they’re spread too thin to win anywhere. Same voters. Same opinions. Different lines. Different results. We don’t talk about that enough. Instead, we argue about candidates and policies as if the playing field is fixed. It’s not. The map is part of the strategy. This isn’t new. The term dates back to 1812, when Elbridge Gerry approved a district map in Massachusetts so distorted it looked like something out of a political cartoon. Critics mocked it as a "Gerry-mander," and the name stuck. Even then, people recognized what was happening. The lines weren’t neutral. They were intentional. What’s changed is how precise it’s become. Today, mapmakers don’t guess. They know. They have data that can predict behavior down to neighborhoods — sometimes down to blocks. They can design districts that look competitive but aren’t. Districts that feel fair but function as anything but. It’s no longer crude manipulation. It’s calibrated. And here’s where the conversation usually breaks down: We want this to be someone else’s problem. OBAMA LABELS TEXAS REDISTRICTING PUSH 'A POWER GRAB THAT UNDERMINES OUR DEMOCRACY' It’s not. Even the people we trust to lead us are telling on the system. Former President Barack Obama has warned that in 2016, "We have to end the practice of drawing our congressional districts so that politicians can pick their voters, and not the other way around." Republicans fire back just as forcefully. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the gerrymandering in Virginia: "Look at Virginia's map.  How grotesque it is." Different parties. Different targets. Same underlying truth. This is what a power problem looks like. When one side uses it, the other side justifies it. When both sides use it, it becomes normalized. And once it’s normalized, we stop questioning it. But we should. Because this doesn’t just shape outcomes — it reshapes power. It takes power away from voters and concentrates it in the hands of the people drawing the lines. And when power concentrates, representation weakens. Not every voice carries the same weight. Not every community is heard the same way. Not every vote translates equally into influence. And we can see the impact. In Wisconsin, for example, take 2012, when Democrats won two statewide elections and a clear popular majority yet could only secure 39 out of 99 seats in the Assembly. Or 2018, when Democratic candidates for the state Assembly won 52% of the total votes cast but only took control of 35% of the seats.  Same voters. Same election. Different map — different reality. When districts are engineered to be safe, elections become less competitive. When elections are less competitive, fewer voices matter. When fewer voices matter, people disengage or they double down on their side because that’s the only place they feel heard. That’s not just politics. That’s how trust erodes. In an interview on "60 Minutes," former Nebraska Republican Sen. Ben Sasse warned about the dangers of tribalism and discussed how we’re losing the ability to engage across differences. Gerrymandering doesn’t just exist alongside that trend. It fuels it. Because if you don’t need to win over a broad group of people, you don’t have to listen to them. If you don’t have to listen, you don’t have to persuade. And if you don’t have to persuade, you don’t need common ground. There’s an uncomfortable paradox here. This process can help your side win. And still cost you your voice. Because a system designed to protect outcomes eventually stops needing input. Not all at once. Not in a way that makes headlines. But slowly… until participation feels less meaningful and representation feels more distant. We’ve been talking about elections as if the fight is over ideas. Increasingly, it’s also over structure. Over who gets counted. Over how those voices are translated into power. So, the real question isn’t partisan. It’s foundational. Are voters choosing their representatives? Or are representatives choosing their voters? Gerrymandering sounds like a technical issue. It’s not. It’s a signal. And what it’s signaling is this: The system isn’t as neutral as we want to believe. We can keep treating it like background noise. Or we can recognize what it actually is: A quiet shift in who gets heard — and who doesn’t. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION And once you see it that way, it’s hard to unsee it. We’ve spent years arguing about who wins. We’ve spent far less time asking who set the rules for winning in the first place. And once you realize the rules can be shaped before a single vote is cast, it changes the way you see everything that comes after. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LEE HARTLEY CARTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9d033a200899a00e74f8e Alzheimer's blood tests may predict symptoms years in advance, but experts urge caution te 2026-05-05T11:10:43.518Z Alzheimer's blood tests may predict symptoms years in advance, but experts urge caution A new wave of blood tests aiming to predict Alzheimer’s risk may offer hope for earlier detection — but they could also raise concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the results. A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health evaluated a blood test measuring levels of p-tau217 (phosphorylated tau 217), a protein that accumulates in the brain during Alzheimer’s disease. In a group of over 600 older adults without symptoms, repeated blood tests were found to predict the age of symptom onset with a median absolute error of about three to four years. Higher levels of p-tau217 were associated with earlier emergence of symptoms. ‘HIDDEN’ FAT COULD PREDICT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE UP TO 20 YEARS BEFORE SYMPTOMS, RESEARCH FINDS Someone whose p-tau217 levels are elevated at age 60 would typically develop symptoms around 20 years later, the researchers found. If p-tau217 becomes elevated at age 80, symptoms tend to appear much sooner, after about 11 years. The findings, published in Nature Medicine, need to be validated in broader and more diverse populations, the researchers noted. The test's predictive accuracy may not yet be sufficient for individual clinical use. "In the near term, these models will accelerate our research and clinical trials," said lead investigator Dr. Suzanne Schindler at Washington University in St. Louis in an NIH press release.  ALZHEIMER'S RATES HAVE REACHED STAGGERING NUMBER AS EXPERTS CALL FOR CHANGE "Eventually, the goal is to be able to estimate when individuals are likely to develop symptoms, which will help them and their doctors to develop a plan to prevent or slow symptoms." As more Alzheimer’s treatments are becoming available, there is a growing demand for biomarker confirmation of the disease, according to Sheena Aurora, MD, vice president of medical affairs for the Alzheimer's Association in Chicago. "Blood-based biomarker tests can improve the accuracy and speed of diagnosis when used as a complement to other testing, offering a path to earlier Alzheimer’s detection," Aurora told Fox News Digital. The tests are relatively inexpensive and easier to access compared to PET scans or MRI, according to the expert. DEMENTIA REPORT REVEALS 'SHOCKING' SIGNS AT AGE 60 THAT YOU'LL DEVELOP THE DISEASE BY AGE 80 "For many, early detection can bring peace of mind, time to plan ahead, agency over decisions and the opportunity to try treatments that slow disease progression," she said. DEMENTIA RISK FOR PEOPLE 55 AND OLDER HAS DOUBLED, NEW STUDY FINDS Two Alzheimer’s blood tests have been cleared by the FDA – the Fujirebio Lumipulse G pTau217/β-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio, cleared for symptomatic adults 55 and older, and the Roche Elecsys pTau181 Plasma, cleared for initial assessment in primary care for adults 55 and over with symptoms of cognitive decline. Several other lab-developed tests are also emerging – but not all tests are the same, and they do have limitations, Aurora noted. The Alzheimer’s Association’s clinical guidelines recommend using blood tests primarily in specialized care settings for patients with cognitive impairment, as that is currently the only context where strong evidence supports their effective use, according to Aurora. "We do not recommend the use of blood biomarker tests in people who are not experiencing symptoms," she said. "There currently is not substantive data about use of these tests in primary care settings or for people who are not cognitively impaired." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is typically a "multi-step process" involving several types of tests, Aurora noted, but blood testing can be an important piece of the diagnostic process. "Current Alzheimer’s blood biomarker tests are not a standalone test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease – such a thing does not yet exist," she said. Blood tests are not a substitute for a comprehensive clinical evaluation, the expert noted, "and they should be ordered and interpreted by a healthcare professional in the context of clinical care." The Alzheimer’s Association’s guidelines also warn that accuracy can vary widely among tests, and that many blood biomarker options on the market fall short of recommended performance standards. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES There is also a risk of false positives, which can cause significant anxiety, experts warn.  Research shows that people with chronic kidney disease, for example, may have higher levels of Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers, even when the disease is not present. This underscores the importance of healthcare providers carefully analyzing the test results. As new research continues to show the promise of blood tests, Aurora stressed the need for better education for both patients and providers — along with clear clinical follow-up after results — to fully realize their potential across different care settings. "Studies in these areas are being conducted, and we expect to learn more at the 2026 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2026), July 12-15 in London and online," she added. Aurora noted that the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act aims to expand access to new blood tests by creating a pathway for Medicare to cover FDA-approved or cleared blood biomarker screening tests.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Under current law, Medicare can only cover preventive services if Congress authorizes them or federal guidelines recommend them, a limitation that has delayed coverage of emerging Alzheimer’s tests. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9d01fa200899a00e74f85 Prince Harry ‘looks very sad’ after leaving royal duty, expert draws striking parallel to abdicated king te 2026-05-05T11:10:23.728Z Prince Harry ‘looks very sad’ after leaving royal duty, expert draws striking parallel to abdicated king Meghan Markle is often likened to Wallis Simpson, but according to one author, it’s not the American divorcees who deserve scrutiny — it’s the husbands who married them. Hugo Vickers has written a new book, "Behind Closed Doors," which examines the shocking final years of the Duchess of Windsor, who died in 1986 at the age of 89. The royal historian told Fox News Digital that while writing his book, he uncovered striking and troubling parallels between Prince Harry and Edward, Duke of Windsor — the late Queen Elizabeth II’s uncle — who abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson. PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE CAUSED ‘UNFORGIVABLE’ STRESS FOR QUEEN ELIZABETH IN FINAL YEARS: AUTHOR "… The one thing in common is that the two husbands both look pretty miserable," Vickers claimed. "If you look at photographs of the Duke of Windsor in old age … I’ve never seen such sad eyes on a man because of what happened. In both cases, they decided not to do the duty which they had been born to undertake." "When I give talks occasionally, usually at schools, I show a picture of the queen, our Queen Elizabeth II, with sparkling eyes at the age of 90, having done her duty and feeling the calm, level gaze, conscious of duty fulfilled, as somebody put it," he said. "Whereas the Duke of Windsor looked pathetic, and he looked very sad. And Prince Harry also looks very, very sad most of the time and rather angry." Harry, 41, has been estranged from his family since he and his wife stepped back as senior royals in 2020. They cited unbearable intrusions by the British press and a lack of support from the palace for their decision to exit. Since moving to California, the couple have aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries. Harry’s 2021 memoir "Spare," which laid bare details about the House of Windsor, worsened tensions. Today, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are still working to define their post-royal identities. Vickers said Meghan, the former American actress, has had a far smoother ride than Harry. "Meghan Markle is much more in control of her destiny than Wallis was," said Vickers. "Wallis became a wife and, to be fair to her, she wrote a book of memoirs. She gave one or two interviews, but she was very discreet, to be quite honest. She was very much in the background." "… Meghan Markle is completely different," he continued. "She is using her title and her name to market things. … She’s been selling products and the like. … I just personally don’t think Prince Harry looks happy. My theory is that he is terrified of losing her, which is a very understandable syndrome to get into." British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard agreed. "It’s safe to say that both husbands wanted out of the institution," she explained to Fox News Digital. "Edward VIII didn’t want to be king, and Prince Harry wanted freedom from the royal family. Their ‘get out of jail’ cards were their strong partners. How can we forget Harry and Meghan’s ‘freedom flight’ video shown in their Netflix documentary as they gleefully relinquished their royal duties?" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "The tides have possibly changed," said Chard. "Harry and Meghan built their exit. However, it doesn’t guarantee safety or peace. Prince Harry continuously worries about Meghan, his family, their safety and media backlash. He seems to be reverting to what he knows and enjoys, his previous royal life." During an unannounced visit to Ukraine on April 24, Harry was asked about being "not a working royal." He replied, "I will always be part of the royal family. … I am here working, doing the things I was born to do." That same month, Harry and Meghan spent four days in Australia, where Harry’s father, King Charles, is the head of state. "Looking ahead, Meghan’s trajectory seems firmly anchored in monetizing her proximity to the monarchy," Kinsey Schofield, host of YouTube’s "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Fox News Digital. "I predict a long-term strategy focused on influence, media and commercial ventures, versus any form of royal reconciliation in traditional terms," Schofield said. "For Harry, his long-term positioning still feels less defined. He has leaned heavily into advocacy and legacy projects, but there’s an ongoing tension between his royal identity and his post-royal reality. That ambiguity can be difficult to sustain over time." Majesty magazine’s editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward previously claimed that Prince Philip, Harry’s grandfather, gave Meghan the nickname "DoW," shorthand for Duchess of Windsor, The Telegraph reported. According to the outlet, the name came "from the moment he detected her apparent similarity to Wallis." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Meghan’s star power also may have worked against her inside the royal family. "The most successful members of the royal family are those who support the monarch without competing with him or her," Vickers said. "That’s what they do. People like Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. She is a classic example. Catherine, Princess of Wales, likewise, does not compete with her husband, does not compete with the queen, does not compete with the king. Camilla actually also does not compete with the king. She supports him." Vickers noted that while Harry attempts to embrace a laid-back California life years later, Edward didn’t let go of the past. Wallis surrounded him with reminders of the crown he left behind. "If Wallis made a mistake, it was to almost become the epitome of a royal duchess," he said. "[Their] house in Paris, which I went to many times, was filled with evidence of royal life. There were lots of coronets all over the place. There were portraits of Queen Mary and lots of pictures of the duchess and footmen in livery and that sort of thing. It was like she created for him a miniature court in exile." While Harry may be privately looking back, Meghan, 44, is more focused on her future. "Meghan didn’t fully grasp the institutional reality of marrying into the royal family," said Schofield. "That’s not unusual. The monarchy isn’t just a family. It’s a centuries-old constitutional machine with high expectations, limited personal autonomy and a hierarchy that doesn’t bend easily to modern celebrity culture. Meghan approached it with a more Hollywood-adjacent framework, where personal brand, narrative control and visibility are assets. Inside the monarchy, those same instincts can be liabilities." "Both Meghan and Wallis entered the orbit of the monarchy as outsiders, Americans, divorced," Schofield shared. "Both were perceived as disruptive. And in both cases, the relationship dynamic appears to have reinforced an ‘us versus them’ mentality with their partners." "But there are also key differences that shouldn’t be glossed over," Schofield continued. "Wallis was dealing with a monarchy in a far more rigid, pre-war context, where divorce and public perception carry existential consequences for the crown. Meghan entered a modernized institution that had already weathered divorce, media scrutiny and evolving public expectations. While Wallis triggered a constitutional crisis, Meghan’s situation became more of a reputational and cultural crisis." A source recently told People magazine that the couple is "not reliant on Harry’s father or taxpayer-funded money." Their goal is to remain independent. "They pay their own bills and make their own money while continuing to support a lot of causes that might otherwise go unseen. It enables them to do what they love doing," said the insider. "They’re trying to live their life, raise their children [Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4], do meaningful work and earn a living." Chard suggested that, much like his ancestor, Harry is deeply devoted to Meghan and their family. However, it will come as no surprise if he still quietly grieves the life he walked away from. "[Wallis and Meghan] both earned independently before marrying into the family, and both landed husbands who completely doted on them," said Chard. "I’d go as far as saying both husbands feared losing their wives and would do absolutely anything not to lose them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9cde4a200899a00e74f4e Dutch Bros rolls out new energy drink line, brings back summer favorites te 2026-05-05T11:00:52.387Z Dutch Bros rolls out new energy drink line, brings back summer favorites Dutch Bros Coffee is launching a new line of energy drinks while bringing back two seasonal favorites as the company heads into the summer rush. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9cdd0a200899a00e74f45 foodbrief te 2026-05-05T11:00:32.474Z foodbrief Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9cb83a200899a00e74e8b LeBron James hypes up Caitlin Clark as she gears up for third Fever season te 2026-05-05T10:50:43.540Z LeBron James hypes up Caitlin Clark as she gears up for third Fever season The Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever’s opening game is only days away from tipping off and the superstar WNBA player received a message from LeBron James. The Lakers star hyped up Clark after she posted a message on Instagram, "Year 3!!! See you all soon." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "LFG!!!!!!!!" James in the comments section of the post. James appeared to be a big fan of Clark as he posted about the Fever sharpshooter before the beginning of her second season in the WNBA. "Good luck and DO YOU per usual this season!!!" Year 2 didn’t exactly work out for Clark. She started off the season hot, finishing in double figures in scoring in eight straight games before she was held to just six points in 31 minutes against the Seattle Storm. Clark reached at least 12 points in the final three games she appeared in. On July 15, Clark suffered a hamstring injury before the All-Star break and she wouldn’t return to the floor for the rest of the year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM She said last month she was "100% healthy" going into the 2026 season. "I’m a person that doesn’t want to sit out a single rep, like I want to be in there every single time," Clark told reporters in April. "But I think just being a little bit smarter with my body…whether that’s recovery, whether that’s pre-court treatment, whatever it is." She proved it as much so far during the preseason. The Fever will begin the season on Saturday against the Dallas Wings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9cb6fa200899a00e74e82 Trump opens Strait of Hormuz with ‘Project Freedom’ and more top headlines te 2026-05-05T10:50:23.696Z Trump opens Strait of Hormuz with ‘Project Freedom’ and more top headlines 1. Trump opens Strait of Hormuz with ‘Project Freedom’ 2. Trail cam captures Special Forces-trained fugitive as feds join rural search 3. Judge apologizes to suspect accused of attempting to assassinate Trump POLICY SHOCK — Major tourist city bans meat, fossil fuel ads in sweeping climate push. Continue reading … FLOATING NIGHTMARE — Cruise ship remains off Cape Verde after deaths as passenger reveals growing panic. Continue reading … ‘LIKE A MIRACLE’ — Priest gave last rites before Rudy Giuliani rallied and doctors removed ventilator. Continue reading …  UNBEARABLE GRIEF — Father of teen allegedly killed by stepbrother on cruise won't attend murder trial. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9c931a200899a00e74e3f 'Hero of the day': German Shepherd kills rabid bobcat to save its owner near Prescott te 2026-05-05T10:40:49.328Z 'Hero of the day': German Shepherd kills rabid bobcat to save its owner near Prescott This was one of four reported bobcat attacks in the Prescott area over the weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9c917a200899a00e74e0a $25 an hour? Major cities eye massive wage hikes as labor activists seek federal mandate te 2026-05-05T10:40:23.729Z $25 an hour? Major cities eye massive wage hikes as labor activists seek federal mandate The federal government is facing renewed pressure to mandate a $25-an-hour minimum wage across the country as the "affordability crisis" continues to squeeze American families.   "I think there's an increasing cry of frustration, outrage, and disgust. People feel they have to work two and three jobs to make ends meet," One Fair Wage President Saru Jayaraman told Fox News Digital. "They never see their loved ones. They don't even have a life. This is a bipartisan issue among voters." One Fair Wage is part of a national coalition of more than 100 organizations, including teachers' unions and progressive lawmakers, currently pushing for the $25 federal minimum wage floor. The current federal minimum wage has sat at $7.25 since 2009. MAMDANI'S RACIAL EQUITY PLAN A HIDDEN 'MOVING THE GOALPOSTS' PLOY TO JUSTIFY MASSIVE GOV EXPANSION: EXPERT One of the primary sponsors of the push is Rep. Analilia Mejia, D-N.J., who last week introduced the Living Wage for All Act. Mejia, a progressive backed by liberal firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), is known for touting far-left views such as Medicare for All, a wealth tax, and the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Mejia, a founding member of the Living Wage for All coalition, is using the bill as her first major legislative push since winning a special election for New Jersey's 11th District in a landslide last month. One Fair Wage told Fox News Digital that voters across the political spectrum are mobilized by the issue. "We're seeing so many MAGA voters excited about a $25 minimum wage," Jayaraman said. "We see people on all spectrums—and frankly the vast majority who are not politically affiliated at all—saying, ‘I don't care about Republicans, Democrats, or Independents; what I care about is can I feed my family and who's going to deliver for me?’" CHICAGO MAYOR LINKS RESTAURANT INDUSTRY TO ‘SLAVERY’ AS TIPPED WAGE FIGHT INTENSIFIES The push comes as voters in the 2024 and 2025 election cycles prioritized the cost of living. Jayaraman noted that while Donald Trump’s 2024 victory was fueled by promises to make life more affordable, 2025 saw the rise of progressives like Zohran Mamdani, who won the New York City mayoral race on an affordability platform. The movement is already seeing localized success. In March, One Fair Wage launched a ballot initiative in Oakland, California, to raise the minimum wage there to $30 an hour, in partnership with the United Auto Workers (UAW). Under that proposal, large businesses with over 100 employees and $1 billion in annual revenue would have until 2030 to reach the $30 mark if passed. Similar "30 by '30" mandates have been proposed or signed in Los Angeles by Mayor Karen Bass and are currently being weighed by the New York City Council. LA HOTEL LEADERS WARN MAYOR BASS' $30 WAGE MANDATE IS KILLING BUSINESS AHEAD OF WORLD CUP, OLYMPICS While proponents argue the wage hike is a necessity, critics warn of severe economic fallout. The House recently addressed the affordability crisis through different means, passing the Housing for the 21st Century Act in a rare 390-9 bipartisan vote last February to increase the supply of affordable housing.   Rebekah Paxton, research director of the conservative Employment Policies Institute (EPI), warned that a $25 federal mandate could be a "job killer." "A federal $25 an hour mandate is reckless and ignores scores of economic studies that show drastic wage hikes kill jobs," Paxton told Fox News Digital. "Estimates for lower federal wage hikes show up to 1.2 million lost jobs. This proposal would supersize those layoffs and create negative economic impacts for American businesses." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9c4a3a200899a00e74d27 Trump presses Kansas City BBQ restaurant owner on whether Patrick Mahomes will start Week 1 of NFL season te 2026-05-05T10:21:23.821Z Trump presses Kansas City BBQ restaurant owner on whether Patrick Mahomes will start Week 1 of NFL season The idea behind President Donald Trump hosting the owner of Slap's BBQ of Kansas City at the White House on Monday was to put attention on the Small Business Summit in Washington, but the sports-fan-in-chief quickly turned the conversation to his concern for Patrick Mahomes. "The most important thing, how's Mahomes doing?" Trump asked Slap's president Joe Pearce about the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback. "Is he OK?" "He's OK," Pearce said without hesitation, suggesting he really knows. "You tell the people we love him," Trump added. TRUMP PRAISES BRITTANY MAHOMES FOR 'STRONGLY DEFENDING' HIM ON SOCIAL MEDIA Of course he does. The Mahomes family, starting with the quarterback's mother Randi and his wife Brittany are known Trump supporters while brother Jackson at one point was thrilled to get a selfie with the president. Mahomes has avoided making a public endorsement for Trump but obviously the family's general inclination is not a secret. So, obviously, the president is hoping for good news on Mahomes, who is recovering from a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, an injury he suffered last December as perhaps the biggest blow to the disappointing Chiefs 2025 season. But Trump wanted more than a general answer. He pressed Pearce further. CHIEFS DOCTOR REVEALS WHEN PATRICK MAHOMES IS EXPECTED TO RETURN TO THE FIELD "So, he'll start Game 1, you think?" Trump asked. Now, it should be noted that brothers Joe and Mike, who founded Slap's, are big dudes. So did the president think one of them was actually Chiefs coach Andy Reid? Joe and Mike know Baby Backs. But they don't know if Mahomes will be ready for the regular season or not. TRAVIS KELCE TALKS CRUSHING PATRICK MAHOMES SEASON-ENDING INJURY They tried anyway. "We're hopeful," the brothers said in unison. Great. The fact is there is actually some good news for Trump to chew on without it being served up by the BBQ guys. Over the weekend, Reid gave reporters a positive report on Mahomes. "Yeah, I know he’s doing a lot of stuff right now," Reid said. "That’s what I can give you. He is throwing the ball, and he does it on his own so he’s not getting in any trouble here." The Chiefs begin their Offseason Team Activities (OTAs) on May 26. Is it possible Mahomes, five months post-operative, might be able to participate in some of those? CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "We’ve got to see on that," Reid said. "He is in a good position to be able to do some things. There’s some rules and regulations that go with that. So, we just have to make sure we’re on top of that part, but if he can do some things, Phase Two remember, is there’s no contact, no offense versus defense." Mahomes has spent most days rehabilitating in the Chiefs' training facility. He's posted an Instagram video of himself taking drops although not at full speed. "He’s in a position where he can do everything I think," Reid said. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9c48fa200899a00e74d1e California junior college athletes speak out on trans controversy that's now in the Trump admin's crosshairs te 2026-05-05T10:21:03.927Z California junior college athletes speak out on trans controversy that's now in the Trump admin's crosshairs Santa Rosa Junior College was just supposed to be a stepping stone for Madison Shaw. Instead, she stepped right into a transgender athlete scandal that is now being investigated by the federal government. With her graduation coming up, she has to move forward without being able to chase her dream of playing NCAA volleyball, which was the whole reason she went to Santa Rosa in the first place. "It was the only plan I had," Shaw told Fox News Digital of transferring to an NCAA program. "I was planning on going to Chico [State University] and transferring, and getting set up through the recruiting process in that. And I wasn't even able to upload any film or have a coach come out for my sophomore year. Because that year I was forced to be off the team." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Shaw had to step away from her volleyball team in the fall because she didn't want to share a locker room with a biological male, and felt her Title IX rights to privacy, safety and equal opportunity were being violated. She had to throw away her plans for her sophomore season, and any chance of making it to an NCAA program. Because Santa Rosa, as a junior college and not affiliated with the NCAA, and did not have to comply with the NCAA's updated policy to prevent biological males from competing in women's sports, Madison and her teammates ended up on the same roster as a trans athlete. The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) allows transgender athletes to participate based on their gender identity. Biological males can compete on women’s teams after one calendar year of testosterone suppression treatment. Santa Rosa and the CCCAA as a whole have been under Title IX investigations by the U.S. Department of Education, and the federal Title IX task force, since January, after Madison and two teammates sent an S.O.S. SANTA ROSA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OPEN UP ON TRANS TEAMMATE'S ALLEGED SPIKES TO THE HEAD Madison, and her freshman teammates Brielle Galli and Gracie Shaw, Madison's sister, filed a Title IX complaint last September that brought attention to what was going on with their team. Once the complaint became public, and garnered national media attention, multiple tense on-campus incidents allegedly occurred. The three women allege Santa Rosa President Dr. Angélica Garcia led a pro-trans rally before a volleyball game, handed out packets to attendees. "The president of our school had a rally to support our male athlete and had packets that were being hand handed out that said that our school is a gender inclusive closet," Gracie Shaw alleged, with Madison Shaw and Galli corroborating the allegations. INSIDE GAVIN NEWSOM'S TRANSGENDER VOLLEYBALL CRISIS Teammates who had once been friends began distancing themselves, and in some cases, they said, actively excluded them. "We were completely ostracized," Gracie Shaw said. "We were left in the dark." They said teammates created separate group chats without them and held meetings they were not invited to, effectively cutting off communication. The players said they received backlash on social media and, at times, felt uncomfortable on campus. In one instance, they recalled being recorded and photographed by other students after being recognized in connection with the complaint. The incident occurred when two other students set up a table with a sign that read "We are Christians, ask us anything." The women claim that the two men at the table were being told by other students that they were "hateful people." And soon, the anti-Christian crowd realized who the three women were, and two other students allegedly began to record Gracie Shaw and Galli, non-consensually. The women say the only time the college and its administrators expressed concern for their well-being was in an investigative interview after news of their Title IX complaint had gone public. "Those interviews really rubbed me the wrong way," Galli said. "They kept pushing the same questions on us trying to get a different answer and trying to make us say something that wasn't true. They kept stating that or they wanted us to state that it was our choice when really we were left with no choice with the way that we were made to feel uncomfortable and unsafe... "They kept in bringing up the fact that there are so many resources available to us, so many counseling options and just so many resources that are just the school will provide for us. And that was a little ridiculous to me because throughout the whole season when we were participating, we had made it clear to our coach that we didn't feel safe coming to the games." Santa Rosa Junior College provided a statement to Fox News Digital responding to the three women's statements. "Santa Rosa Junior College is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students and employees. The District complies with California Community College Athletic Association regulations, which govern student eligibility and participation in our athletic programs," the statement said. "We respect the legal privacy rights of all students and cannot discuss individual circumstances. What we can affirm is that SRJC takes all reports seriously and responds through established procedures." But there were some moments when the women felt they were being supported, not by administrators, but male athletes at a competing school. When Santa Rosa Junior College faced Sierra College in Rocklin, California, weeks after the complaint was filed, a "save women's sports" protest broke out outside of the gym. One of the protesters, local women's sports activist Beth Bourne, handed out protest signs to students who attended the game and said it was the first time she'd seen college students protest the issue in person. Sierra's men's athletes even joined in on the protesting.  "There were men that were college students... that were holding those signs in support of us. Even though they probably didn't know who we were. They knew that this was something that, that they could, even if it's a small thing, just like just holding a sign up, they knew that it would make an impact," Galli said. It was a rare bright moment in an otherwise grueling school year. But now the summer is coming. The women can at least move forward knowing their activism caught the attention of the federal government, as the Title IX investigations into the college and the entire CCCAA press on. And as the three women look to regroup and determine the next step in their education, they each expressed gratitude for President Donald Trump's administration for having their backs. But they're still dealing with the irreversible effects on their futures, and are now navigating life after missing a chance at their NCAA dreams. Madison Shaw said she is currently working three jobs as she tries to save up for tuition. "Coming from a very athletic family, we all played sports," she said. "For them to see this opportunity taken away was very hard on them, knowing that I wasn't going to get the same opportunities they had when they played sports. And even just financially, this was a way for me to move on past the JC, so it was hard for them to watch." Galli found herself in the same situation. "I saw it as my opportunity to pursue [NCAA sports]," Galli said of her decision to play at Santa Rosa. "I wanted to reach out and try to get recruited, and like Madison said, we didn't really get the opportunity to play so we didn't have any film that we could send to the coaches." Gracie Shaw did not step away from the team right away, and continued practicing, but wouldn't play in games as a form of protest. But eventually she just couldn't take it anymore. she stepped away from the team as the situation progressed, and more national attention befell the team. "I always wanted to get recruited and play at the next level, that was the plan," Gracie Shaw said. Madison Shaw continues to work her jobs and explore opportunities outside of playing sports, while Galli and Gracie Shaw are currently set to do another year of junior college. 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/69f9c47ca200899a00e74d15 Sen. Lindsey Graham floats idea of more US attacks against Iranian 'war machine' te 2026-05-05T10:20:44.373Z Sen. Lindsey Graham floats idea of more US attacks against Iranian 'war machine' Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., floated the prospect of more U.S. attacks against Iran, suggesting that a large, but brief effort to target the Islamic Republic's "war machine" would be justified. In a Monday Truth Social post President Donald Trump declared, "Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South Korean Cargo Ship. Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission! We’ve shot down seven small Boats or, as they like to call them, 'fast' Boats. It’s all they have left. Other than the South Korean Ship, there has been, at this moment, no damage going through the Strait." Sharing a screenshot of Trump's post, Graham agreed in a Monday post on X. "Spot on, Mr. President. The combination of Iran’s attack against UAE’s vital infrastructure and continued attacks on international shipping, including a South Korean cargo ship, more than justifies a big, strong and short response to inflict further damage on Iran’s war machine," Graham asserted in his post on X. TRUMP OPENS HORMUZ UNDER FIRE WITH 'PROJECT FREEDOM' AS IRAN WARNS OF ATTACKS "The UAE has been a champion ally in this fight, doing everything that’s being asked of them and beyond. Iran’s recent brazen attack against the UAE tells me a lot about who’s in charge in Iran and the chance of a diplomatic solution any time soon. A forceful response on behalf of our ally, UAE, will reinforce that America is back as a reliable ally, helping to further wash away the damage caused by the Biden administration on this front," the senator added. Helicopters were utilized "just this morning to eliminate six Iranian small boats," U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper noted on Monday. MIKE WALTZ PUSHES UN RESOLUTION TO STOP IRAN MINING KEY GLOBAL SHIPPING ROUTE Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared in a post on X, "Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis. As talks are making progress with Pakistan's gracious effort, the U.S. should be wary of being dragged back into quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE. Project Freedom is Project Deadlock. The AAA national average price for regular gas has surged to $4.483 as of Tuesday. "To the American people: I know gas prices are high and I know we're suffering right now. But you pay now or you pay later against thugs like Iran. They tried to get a nuclear weapon, and if you don't believe that you shouldn't be allowed to drive in your hometown," Graham said during a Monday night appearance on Fox News Channel's "Hannity." 'KILLING OFF THE COUNTRY': IRAN EXECUTES DOZENS, ARRESTS 4,000-PLUS IN WAR CRACKDOWN Graham is seeking re-election this year. President Trump endorsed the senator for re-election last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9c468a200899a00e74d0c Ben Stiller divides internet with Met Gala appearance over Knicks Game 1 te 2026-05-05T10:20:24.477Z Ben Stiller divides internet with Met Gala appearance over Knicks Game 1 Actor Ben Stiller decided to skip the New York Knicks' first game of their playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday for an appearance at the Met Gala with his wife Christine Taylor. Stiller repped Knicks colors with the suit that he was wearing and made a bold prediction about how the series was going to go. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Knicks in six," he told the media as he and Taylor walked into the Metropolitan Museum of Art. But his appearance at the Met Gala divided social media as some questioned his loyalty to the Knicks while others backed Stiller for choosing to be with his wife. Fellow Knicks superfan Spike Lee faced similar criticism last year when he decided to take part in the Met Gala over the Knicks’ second-round series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But Stiller responded to some of the heat he was taking on social media. "Hi. My fandom didn’t start when twitter was invented. Tweets don’t equal fandom ask Spike," he wrote on X. "I’ve been a fan since 73. Lived in LA 92-2012.. my posting is not indicative of my commitment to the team. Ask Ron Baker. Or Lou Amundsen. Or Henry Bibby or Mike Glenn. Or Bernard King or Louis Orr or Spencer Haywood.. ( i don’t actually know them personally but I love the Knicks)." Stiller was still keeping an eye on the Knicks game as they demolished the 76ers, 137-98. "I guess i have to go to Met ball Wednesday," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9c224a200899a00e74c9e Spencer Pratt: Los Angeles angry with Karen Bass’ mismanagement te 2026-05-05T10:10:44.333Z Spencer Pratt: Los Angeles angry with Karen Bass’ mismanagement In an exclusive interview with the Ruthless Podcast released on Tuesday morning, Los Angeles mayoral candidate and former reality star Spencer Pratt spoke of the growing dissatisfaction with the city’s political leadership. The litany of angry residents includes the biggest names from Hollywood’s most influential set. "The list of mind-blowing movie stars, directors, studio presidents, these are my supporters," Pratt said in the interview. "I understand why they aren’t public-facing yet. Once I’m Mayor, the support I’ll have for the industry to bring it back. It’s all there." Pratt has received donations from countless prominent celebrities, including former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, Doug Reinhardt, who was a fellow cast member on The Hills and Lauren Conrad’s ex, and Jeff Jenkins, who produces "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." JEANIE BUSS MAKES MAX DONATION TO SPENCER PRATT LA MAYORAL CAMPAIGN The interview came just days after Pratt went viral on X for an advertising campaign attacking Bass for her lackluster response to the 2025 Palisades Wildfires. In the wake of the devastating fires, which destroyed his family’s home, Pratt became a leading advocate for the victims. "My goal was just for these people to go to jail," Pratt said. "And then when they didn’t go to jail, and I saw that it was just business as usual, that's when I decided the only way to stop these people is to take their power from them." Pratt grew up around Democrats, but had not really considered himself a political figure before the devastating fires. "I haven’t posted a single political thing in my entire life," the former star of The Hills said. "The only thing I’ve ever done, politics-wise, is back in the day I did a paparazzi set-up photo with a Sarah Palin shirt on, and then the next day I did a paparazzi photo with an Obama shirt on just to get multiple tabloid photos." SPENCER PRATT'S LA MAYORAL CAMPAIGN VIDEO DRAWS JOHN WICK COMPARISONS AS FANS RALLY BEHIND HIM The race is tightening as recent reports have shown that Pratt has out-fundraised incumbent Karen Bass since January. A recent poll showed Pratt trailing Bass 25% - 11%. A third candidate, Councilwoman Nithya Raman, polled at 9%. Pratt underscored how Bass’s failures as Mayor aren’t partisan. "It’s a non-partisan race for a reason," Pratt said. "There’s a reason the mayor is supposed to be a non-partisan city employee because, at the end of the day, they are employees. People forget Karen Bass works for me right now, and she’s failed. She’s done. She should be in jail. These people are demons I'm running against." When discussing the race, podcast co-host Josh Holmes noted Pratt’s unique opportunity to shape the race as an outsider. "I think, from my perspective, an awful lot of what’s been going on [in Los Angeles] is just sort of your party politics as would, you know, there’s more Democrats than Republicans," Holmes said. "And nobody’s had a chance to actually assess whether they’re being served good government in a very long time." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Pratt appeared on Ruthless as a part of the Ruthless Midterm Interview Series, an ongoing initiative to interview major candidates across the country. The hosts have already interviewed candidates in 14 states, with more scheduled as primaries across the country take place ahead of the November midterms. Voters in LA will head to the polls on June 2nd to cast their votes for mayor. The mayoral race is a nonpartisan contest. If no candidate receives a majority of votes, the runoff will take place on November 3rd. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9c210a200899a00e74c95 Underwater robotics expert reveals 'shipwreck city' hiding beneath major urban lake te 2026-05-05T10:10:24.439Z Underwater robotics expert reveals 'shipwreck city' hiding beneath major urban lake An underwater robotics specialist is revealing a "shipwreck city" hiding beneath a lake in a major West Coast hub — and much of it remains a mystery. Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) specialist Phil Parisi is working to verify and document nearly 100 "targets" in Lake Union, a central lake in Seattle, Washington. The urban lake has served as a working waterway for over a century, supporting shipbuilding and vessel traffic in the Emerald City. WISCONSIN RESEARCHERS STUNNED BY DISCOVERY OF LAKE MICHIGAN 'GHOST SHIP' LOST SINCE 1886 STORM The expert told KING 5 that about half of those sites, which were previously mapped but not visually confirmed, are believed to be shipwrecks — and not all of them have been explored by divers. To bridge that gap, Parisi uses remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to document targets identified in sonar surveys. "We need to document what these wrecks look like today," Parisi told KING 5. He described deeper portions of the lake as a "ghost town," where plant life drops off beyond about 25 feet. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER CENTURIES-OLD SHIPWRECK BENEATH HISTORIC CITY: 'UNIQUE SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE' "There is a harsh lack of life," Parisi said. But what the lake lacks in marine life, he said, it makes up for in wreckage. "It’s crazy that there’s so much down there," he added, according to KING 5. "It’s shocking to me. I was stunned. Looking at these maps — it’s shipwreck city." Parisi told Fox News Digital that, while roughly 40 sites have already been documented, dozens more identified in sonar surveys have yet to be visually confirmed — work he is now taking on. MAN FISHING WITH GRANDSON UNCOVERS MYSTERY WRECKAGE IN MUD FLATS, ARCHAEOLOGISTS INVESTIGATING Parisi and his team use GPS to get close to targets, then rely on sonar to locate them in low-visibility waters. "Flying blind through murky, low-visibility waters is difficult, so we rely on ROV-mounted sonars to 'see' and determine the target's relative position," he said. "Then, we descend to the bottom and fly toward the sonar signature until the target appears on the live ROV camera." Because of pollution in Lake Union, Parisi said his team relies on ROVs, rather than scuba divers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "It's nice not having to worry about contaminants," he said. But they still face challenges, particularly with Seattle's piers lining the lake. "Many wrecks are tucked underneath, and some marina owners are reluctant to let us film beneath their docks," he said. "Additionally, when we do arrive at a wreck, gathering identifying information can be extremely difficult. Biofouling, rust, poor public anchoring techniques and other environmental degradation often shed registration stickers, obscure painted hull names, and cause wrecks to collapse." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Asked about describing the lake as a "shipwreck city," Parisi said two things stand out about the underwater sites: the shallowness of Lake Union and the large number of "unknown" targets that remain. "The lake is surprisingly shallow compared to other bodies of water in the Puget Sound, meaning lake goers are a stone's throw from the sunken maritime history yet are often unaware," said Parisi. "Secondly, documentation or footage is missing for over half of the nearly one hundred targets in the lake, leaving a huge gap in our understanding of what's down there." Parisi said the work isn't a new discovery, but builds on earlier sonar surveys and dive records that mapped the sites. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ He also stressed the importance of local exploration, saying he wants Americans "to be excited about what's in their own backyard." "Every place holds incredible landmarks and hidden treasures, yet we're often distracted by the humdrum of life," said Parisi. "When you get the chance, allow curiosity to take over and do a deep dive into your local city or town's history — it is amazing what happened not so long ago, and it never disappoints!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9bffea200899a00e74c50 Greg Roeberg Appointed As New Legal Counsel For AZGOP te 2026-05-05T10:01:34.421Z Greg Roeberg Appointed As New Legal Counsel For AZGOP By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Republican Party announced the appointment of Greg Roeberg as its new Legal Counsel last week. An Arizona attorney, with nearly two decades of experience in business and government law, Roeberg has become one of the state’s leading voices on election integrity. Moving to Arizona during law school, Roeberg established a law practice focused on business law, serving entrepreneurs and small businesses in the early years of his career. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and Government and a law degree from Georgetown University. He was admitted to the Arizona Bar in 2008. Roeberg is a lifelong Republican and became deeply engaged in politics in 2016 serving on the Trump Presidential Inaugural Committee. He went on to support the Trump Campaign in 2020 with a focus on logistics and election law. Following his recovery from a 2019 lymphoma diagnosis and successful chemotherapy treatment, Roeberg answered the call again in 2024, serving as Election Integrity Attorney for the Trump campaign in Arizona. He has since represented the Republican National Committee, President Trump, and Republican candidates across the state throughout the 2020, 2022, and 2024 election cycles. “Greg Roeberg is one of the sharpest legal minds in Arizona, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him on our team,” stated AZGOP Chairman Sergio Arellano. “He has spent nearly twenty years building a distinguished legal and business career, and over the last three election cycles he has been on the front lines defending the integrity of our elections — standing up for President Trump, the RNC, and Republican candidates across this state.” Earlier this cycle, Roeberg launched a campaign for Arizona Attorney General before stepping down to focus on what he called the most urgent priority of the year: protecting the integrity of Arizona’s elections. “When Greg made the decision to step away from his own campaign for Attorney General to take on this role, it spoke volumes about his character and his commitment to Arizona,” added Arellano. “He is a fighter, a patriot, and exactly the leader our party needs at this moment. I am proud to welcome him as our Legal Counsel.” “It’s an honor to serve the Arizona Republican Party and the millions of Arizonans who believe in free, fair, and secure elections,” said Roeberg. “After three election cycles in the trenches, I know what’s at stake in this state. I’m grateful to Chairman Arellano for his trust, and I’m ready to get to work alongside him and our grassroots team to protect the voice of every legal voter in Arizona.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Greg Roeberg Appointed As New Legal Counsel For AZGOP first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9bfe9a200899a00e74c47 Attorney General Mayes Defends City Of Phoenix Policy Keeping ICE Off City Property te 2026-05-05T10:01:13.550Z Attorney General Mayes Defends City Of Phoenix Policy Keeping ICE Off City Property By Staff Reporter | Attorney General Kris Mayes defended the city of Phoenix’s new policy that prevents Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from entering city property without permission.  Mayes published a 17-page investigative report last week determining the city’s action doesn’t limit or restrict enforcement of federal immigration law.  In March, Phoenix City Council approved a resolution requiring law enforcement to obtain permission from the city prior to conducting operations on property owned or controlled by the city.  Mayes ruled that requiring the city to allow federal immigration enforcement access to city property was equivalent to requiring local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, which the federal law does not require.  “With limited exceptions, federal law does not purport to compel the states’ participation in immigration enforcement, and therefore generally permits localities to refuse cooperation with immigration enforcement activities,” stated Mayes. Further on in the report, Mayes determined that immigration enforcement would need to obtain a judicial warrant or consent to access non-public city property without permission. Mayes said law enforcement has ample freedom to carry out immigration enforcement on public property, namely public rights-of-way, the airport, and Phoenix Municipal Court. “This means that federal immigration officials are not presumptively prohibited from staging an enforcement operation on, for example, Phoenix sidewalks, and need not seek the City Manager’s advanced approval before commencing such operations,” wrote Mayes. “In this way, the Regulation simply designates how the City will decide whether to grant the consent to access non-public areas of City-owned property that federal law already requires immigration officials to obtain; it delegates that decision to the City Manager, in consultation with the Police Chief.” Copied on this report were Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14), Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-LD29), and State Rep. Quang Nguyen (R-LD01). Nguyen requested the report; per state law, which triggers an investigation by the attorney general.  Another one of Mayes’ interpretations of the law as it relates to ICE has been widely contested. The attorney general made the case in a January interview that individuals had justification for shooting masked ICE agents under Arizona’s “Stand Your Ground” law.  “It’s kind of a recipe for disaster. Because you have these masked federal officers with very little identification, sometimes no identification, wearing plain clothes and masks,” said Mayes. “[The] law says that if you reasonably believe your life is in danger and you’re in your house or your car or on your property that you could defend yourself with lethal force.” Mayes’ defense for justified shootings of ICE agents sparked bipartisan controversy. Gov. Hobbs said it was “inappropriate,” possibly dangerous, and needed to be retracted. The new chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, Sergio Arellano, said it was “reckless” and a direct endangerment of law enforcement. Legislative leaders censured Mayes.  Amid the fallout over Mayes’ remarks, anti-ICE activists have taken to vandalizing the ICE Phoenix Field Office with death threats.  Last week Mayes filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security to stop its planned ICE detention facility in Surprise. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Attorney General Mayes Defends City Of Phoenix Policy Keeping ICE Off City Property first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9bfd4a200899a00e74c3e Arizona Senate GOP Sends Budget To Hobbs With $1.45B In Tax Relief te 2026-05-05T10:00:52.518Z Arizona Senate GOP Sends Budget To Hobbs With $1.45B In Tax Relief By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Senate Republicans announced on Monday that they passed a $17.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 that includes $1.45 billion in tax relief over four years and spends approximately $800 million less than Governor Katie Hobbs’ proposal. The budget, approved by the Legislature and sent to Hobbs, is based on updated April revenue projections that showed a $200 million decrease in available resources. According to Senate Republicans, the plan includes a series of tax changes intended to provide cost-of-living relief, including eliminating state taxes on tips and overtime pay, increasing the standard deduction, allowing full deductions for child-care expenses, increasing the dependent tax credit by $25, and creating a $6,000 deduction for seniors age 60 and older with retirement or pension income. 🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senate Republicans Pass Historic $1.45 Billion Tax Relief Budget- Delivering Permanent Affordability for Families, Workers and Seniors While Protecting Core Services Full press release: https://t.co/iMaaPZB84n@votewarren pic.twitter.com/ifXsffwxh3 — AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) May 4, 2026 The proposal also includes conformity with federal tax policy changes associated with Donald Trump’s tax cuts, which the Senate said would ensure Arizona taxpayers do not need to refile their 2025 state tax returns. “This is a serious, disciplined budget that puts Arizona families first,” Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) said in a statement. “We cut taxes, protect essential services, and base every decision on real April revenue projections — not wishful thinking.” He added, “In divided government, we faced the math, eliminated waste through targeted reforms, and delivered real results without raising taxes or growing government.” The budget maintains current funding levels for K-12 education and public safety, preserves the voter-protected K-12 State Land Trust, and limits overall spending growth to 1.9 percent. To address the projected shortfall, Senate Republicans said the plan includes policy changes aimed at reducing spending, including enhanced eligibility verification in public assistance programs such as the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a 5% reduction in agency operating budgets excluding public safety and child welfare agencies, and the repeal of certain tax credits and subsidies, including solar incentives. The budget does not reduce base pay for Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers or firefighters and does not modify existing data center incentives previously signed into law. The plan also includes $4.75 million in emergency funding for the Department of Public Safety, which Senate Republicans said the agency had requested and that the governor had previously vetoed as a standalone bill. The Arizona Senate Republican Caucus said the budget reflects the constraints of divided government and relies on no new taxes or fees. “This budget reflects the reality of divided government,” Petersen said. “While Democrats were on the floor today saying we need to raise taxes, we are instead delivering historic tax relief without burdening taxpayers. Your business and your wallet are on the ballot this fall. Vote wisely.” The proposal now awaits Hobbs’ action. House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-LD29), Petersen, and other legislative Republican leaders are scheduled to hold a press conference on Tuesday at 1 p.m., according to a media advisory, to highlight the budget and urge Hobbs to sign the legislation. 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 Senate GOP Sends Budget To Hobbs With $1.45B In Tax Relief first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9bfbaa200899a00e74c15 Why Trump, GOP are courting John Fetterman, who insists he’ll remain a Democrat te 2026-05-05T10:00:26.969Z Why Trump, GOP are courting John Fetterman, who insists he’ll remain a Democrat This is a non-story that is somehow still a story. The Republicans, led by President Donald Trump, would love for John Fetterman to switch parties. The Democratic senator says no way, I’m not doing it. That would seem definitive enough to deflate this highly visible trial balloon. JOHN FETTERMAN, UNDER FIRE FROM FELLOW DEMOCRATS, BREAKS WITH THE PARTY’S DICTATES AND OFTEN SIDES WITH TRUMP Except for one thing: It’s hard to see how he wins reelection as a Democrat. The Pennsylvania senator has already been through the worst experience of his life: a stroke that left him barely able to speak and struggling to process what others were saying. In an extraordinarily candid memoir, he recounts how he battled depression, was kicked out of the family home and had suicidal thoughts. FETTERMAN SAYS AMERICA MUST TURN DOWN THE TEMPERATURE AFTER WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS DINNER SHOOTING Compared to that ordeal, political maneuvering is hardly as earth-shattering – and has left him unafraid to speak his mind. That, in turn, includes plenty of criticism of the Democratic Party.  In an interview on Fox News, Fetterman cited a "communist takeover" in Maine (where Democrats are running far-left Graham Platner for Senate, who has a Nazi tattoo he eventually covered up), support for the Palestinians and attacks on ICE as evidence that the Democrats have descended into "an orgy of socialism." The hoodie-wearing lawmaker is staunchly pro-Israel, putting him at odds with a liberal party that is increasingly hostile to the Jewish state. Trump told Sean Hannity, who repeated the offer to Fetterman: "Your job is to tell him: He’s gonna run as a Republican, he’s gonna have our full support, more money than he ever dreamed of, and he’s gonna win big." Fetterman didn’t respond to the offer, but told Politico columnist Jonathan Martin that his party colleagues have been "suspicious or kinda standoffish." After Trump won a second term, he invited Fetterman to Mar-a-Lago, making him the first Senate Democrat to visit the president-elect. Trump called him "impressive" and "just a common-sense person." Fetterman later became the only Democrat to vote to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general. He seems to spend more time these days hanging out with GOP lawmakers, especially two who are social friends along with their spouses. But Fetterman is quick to note that he has voted with the Democrats 93 percent of the time – which raises the obvious question of how comfortable he’d really be as a Republican.  In an earlier interview on Fox, Fetterman said: "My voting record actually reflects that I am a Democrat. You know, what’s changed me with many of my other colleagues is that I don’t agree and I use like extreme rhetoric and say, but I support what I think most Americans should agree with these things.  "You know, the Democratic Party, you know, we became an open border party, without a doubt. And now that’s wrong, and I support to make our border more security, and deport all of the criminals right now. So I can’t be a Republican because in many other areas, I disagree on that. So whether if I’m politically homeless or whatever, but I’m staying in my party." And, as he enjoys pointing out, he’s the guy who flipped the seat, as lieutenant governor, in the fall campaign against Dr. Oz more than three years ago. SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES But his semi-independent status gives him substantial leverage in light of the tight margin in the chamber. And if the Democrats manage to flip three seats in November – which I still think is a long shot – Fetterman could provide the 51st vote. And if he loses, it would be far from the worst thing that ever happened to him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9b67fa200899a00e74a46 NEWT GINGRICH AND RACHEL PETERSON: Washington must act to stop massive government fraud te 2026-05-05T09:21:03.055Z NEWT GINGRICH AND RACHEL PETERSON: Washington must act to stop massive government fraud The federal investigation into fraud in Minnesota is sadly just the tip of the iceberg. The scale of fraud and corruption in state and federal government programs, along with the lack of proper controls to prevent fraud, may be one of the biggest problems Americans face. In March, President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing a task force to eliminate fraud. It will be chaired by Vice President JD Vance, who will direct agencies to identify vulnerabilities in their systems to help prevent fraud before it occurs. This is vitally important. When my team at Gingrich 360 looked into the widespread corruption in Minnesota, we were shocked by how much fraud and corruption there was. We have posted a paper on our findings. As you may recall, Feeding Our Future in Minnesota falsely claimed to serve 125 million meals to children and submitted a fake attendance roster listing 2,040 children, only 20 of whom matched district school attendance records. The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor's June 2024 review found that the Department of Education ignored at least 30 complaints about Feeding Our Future and failed to verify its statements before approving funds. HOUSE REPUBLICANS CALL MINNESOTA FRAUD PROBE 'TIP OF THE ICEBERG' AS MORE BLUE STATES FACE SCRUTINY  In looking into this, we discovered that this is not an isolated case. A February 2025 Department of Health and Human Services audit of Colorado’s Department of Health found that the state’s Medicaid program made at least $7.3 million in payments on behalf of deceased enrollees. A January 2026 FCC Office of Inspector General report revealed that between 2020 and 2025, $5 million in federal funds allocated for subsidized internet for the poor were sent to nearly 117,000 people who were dead. What’s most alarming is that many of these individuals were enrolled and claimed benefits after their deaths in multiple states within the same month. NEW BIPARTISAN PROPOSAL TARGETS 'ONE OF THE MOST EGREGIOUS' KINDS OF FRAUD RAVAGING HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY  It’s crucial to shift the focus from recovering stolen funds to preventing fraud altogether. While recovering stolen money is necessary, stopping fraud before it occurs ensures government funds reach those who truly need them. The Government Accountability Office estimates that the federal government loses between $223 billion and $521 billion each year to fraud, based on data from fiscal years 2018 to 2022. In 2024, the Treasury Department successfully prevented and recovered more than $4 billion in fraud and improper payments, a small fraction of overall losses.  First, we need to implement checks before the money leaves the bank. SENATE DOGE LEADER MOVES TO FORCE ‘RECEIPT’ FOR EVERY TAX DOLLAR AFTER MINNESOTA FRAUD SCANDAL  The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act established the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) to oversee pandemic spending. As a test, in June 2025, the PRAC issued a fraud alert on Social Security numbers used to access relief funds from three programs. The committee sampled records and asked the Social Security Administration three simple questions: Was the SSN valid? Did the name and date of birth match? Was the individual alive? This identified $79 billion in potential fraud involving 1.4 million stolen or invalid SSNs. Had these checks been in place before the pandemic, they could have prevented this massive fraud. Second, we must ensure that different departments communicate effectively. The PRAC found more than 40,000 cases in which applicants reported higher income to the Small Business Administration than to Housing and Urban Development. This suggested potential fraud. Better info sharing could have revealed this earlier. GOP SENATOR PUSHES TO CREATE ANTI-FRAUD SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL AFTER MINNESOTA FRAUD REVELATIONS  Third, we should use AI to prevent fraud before money leaves the Treasury. The PRAC's "Fraud Prevention Engine" reviews 20,000 applications per second to detect anomalies. Testing on 5 million SBA disaster loan applications found one case in which 100 applicants submitted 450 applications across 24 states, securing $2.6 million. Finally, we must strengthen existing checks like the Treasury Department's Do Not Pay Initiative, which offers agencies free access to databases to verify payment eligibility. Despite its potential, agency adoption and compliance are inconsistent. In fiscal year 2024, only 4% of agencies met legal requirements to access these databases. The Congressional Research Service reported that it is unclear how many agencies use the databases regularly or to what extent. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION HUD’s fiscal year 2024 audit found inconsistencies in its database because a computer matching agreement with the Treasury Department expired in 2019. Even after regaining access in February 2025, HUD continued to use the database inconsistently. The Do Not Pay Initiative faces limits due to the Privacy Act of 1974, slowing data acquisition. In March 2025, President Trump issued an executive order expanding the program to more agencies and waiving the contract requirement for four years. While positive, Treasury still seeks authority to access data sources such as the National Directory of New Hires and Fair Credit Reporting Act information. The time has come for Congress and state legislators to prioritize preventing government fraud before it occurs. At Gingrich 360, we wrote a white paper explaining this issue, which we encourage everyone to read to understand the full scope of the problem. We simply cannot afford to continue letting people steal billions of dollars from taxpayers. Rachel Peterson is director of Research and coordinator of National Security Affairs for Gingrich 360. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM NEWT GINGRICH Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9b66ba200899a00e74a3d Border Patrol arrests two illegal aliens convicted of child sex offenses near San Diego in back-to-back busts te 2026-05-05T09:20:43.323Z Border Patrol arrests two illegal aliens convicted of child sex offenses near San Diego in back-to-back busts In two back-to-back arrests, Border Patrol agents arrested a pair of illegal aliens convicted of child sex offenses last week. Agents near San Diego arrested an unnamed Mexican native last Monday who had been convicted in Jan. 2024 of contacting a minor with intent to commit a sex offense. On Tuesday, CBP agents from the San Clemente Border Patrol Station detained a Guatemalan national convicted of assault and battery, as well as molesting a child. 'AMERICANS FIRST': ICE SWEEPS UP CHILD PREDATORS, RAPISTS ACROSS US AS MULLIN TAKES HELM OF DHS "These arrests are a direct result of the proactive work our agents do every day to identify and remove these predators from our neighborhoods," Justin De La Torre, San Diego Sector Chief Patrol Agent, said. Agency officials praised the arrests, calling them demonstrative of the agency’s continued effectiveness under the new leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, noting that the agency has arrested and removed thousands of criminal aliens from the country — including gang members, rapists, kidnappers, and drug traffickers—to make our communities safer. BORDER AGENTS UNCOVER RPG LAUNCHER, CACHE OF RIFLES HIDDEN IN VEHICLE HEADING TO MEXICO Mullin was appointed by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate last month. In March, CBP apprehended 8,200 illegal aliens, according to DHS. "Keeping our communities safe is our highest priority, and the San Diego Sector will actively go after dangerous criminals, especially those guilty of heinous crimes against children," De La Torre said. CBP SEIZES MASSIVE METH HAUL WORTH MILLIONS STASHED IN SECRET TILE SHIPMENT The two illegal aliens are being processed for removal from the U.S., according to CBP officials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9b657a200899a00e74a34 MORNING GLORY: Dems' Bernie-backed oyster farmer hands Susan Collins a massive 2026 advantage te 2026-05-05T09:20:23.632Z MORNING GLORY: Dems' Bernie-backed oyster farmer hands Susan Collins a massive 2026 advantage "Extreme Makeover" is a brand of reality show that has succeeded both when applied to participants who needed to change their health habits, hygiene and clothing choices, as well as when applied to participants’ homes, which had disrepair or structural issues that needed fixing. The programs "worked" because the premise is simple: People and domiciles — no matter how messed up — can change, can be made attractive and functional with the right amount of attention, care and craftsmanship. Now comes a new offshoot: "Extremist Makeover." While not yet a reality show on a streaming platform, this reboot is far advanced in development within the Democratic Party. MICHIGAN DEM REP DECLINES TO SUPPORT PLATNER AFTER RESURFACED RAPE COMMENTS The Democratic candidate for the United States Senate seat in Maine — currently occupied by perhaps the most moderate, intelligent, trusted, hard-working and admired senator on both sides of the aisle, Sen. Susan Collins — is going to be oysterman Graham Platner. Platner is not a "liberal." He’s not a "leftist." He’s an extremist. Platner is from that land "beyond the fringe" in American politics that occasionally throws up onto the election beaches a candidate from the wacky left or wacky right after an intra-party primary campaign, a nominee who simply doesn’t play within the "10s," much less the "40s," of American political football. The extremists luck out in the primary for a variety of oddball reasons, and then their parties pretend to be surprised when their oddball nominees get thumped in the general election. SUSAN COLLINS SHRUGS OFF ATTACKS BY DEMOCRATS AND TRUMP, SAYS MAINE VOTERS ‘DON’T VOTE PARTY LINE’ So, I predict, it will turn out with Mr. Platner, whose many, er, idiosyncrasies have been tumbling into public view for a couple of months now. Platner’s most famous "eccentricity" thus far is his "Totenkopf" tattoo of the death’s head worn proudly during the Nazi era by Hitler's Schutzstaffel (SS), particularly by the SS-Totenkopfverbaende, one of the original three branches of the SS, along with the Allgemeine SS and the Waffen SS. The SS-Totenkopfverbaende were guards at the concentration-extermination camps. Of many vile symbols of that regime, this is the equal of any of them when it comes to projecting evil purpose and deadly, arbitrary killing. Asking for that tattoo is a deliberate choice. Keeping it for years and years is another. So, too, are the many Reddit posts Mr. Platner has made over his life, which cover the waterfront of bigotries and what we used to quaintly call "hate speech," but which Democrats now call either "opportunities to grow," or, more truthfully, auditions. DAVID MARCUS: WILL THE NORMAL DEMOCRATS PLEASE STAND UP? Sen. Collins has faced leftist Democrats before in past elections. In her most recent campaign, in 2020, Democrats nominated the very left-wing Speaker of the Maine House, Sara Gideon. Despite being outspent by more than 2-to-1 (pro-Gideon spending was just shy of $48 million, while Collins’ war chest was $23 million) and being behind in nearly every single major poll from start to finish, Collins won her race by nine points, even though then-candidate Joe Biden beat President Donald Trump by the same margin. So nearly 20% of Mainers in 2020 switched from voting for a Democrat at the top of the ticket to a Republican on the next line in the Senate race. That’s not just because Collins is genuinely liked and admired across Maine, which she is. Collins is also the powerful Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and thus in a position to help Mainers across the board, from every employee at Bath Iron Works, to every lobsterman or fisherman beset by ridiculous federal regulations, and every year-round Mainer beset by soaring heating costs in the winter because of Democrats obstructing pipeline permitting that would significantly lower the cost of getting energy to the Pine Tree State. And it’s also not just because Collins is so widely respected that she is on the Senate’s Intelligence Committee, where only the most trusted senators from both parties serve, superintending the nation’s most secretive programs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It is also because Collins is a superb politician, always out and about across her state asking Mainers for their vote. Collins is from "the County," the enormous and farthest-north Aroostook County, which is as authentically Maine as one can get. Collins is also the equal of any example of a gracious and welcoming elected official who understands that the job of senator is to serve her constituents, not grandstand on far-left podcasts. Collins and Platner could not be more different. It is possible that "normal" and welcoming Maine wants a radical, verbal bomb-throwing extremist as its next senator. But I don’t think so. It’s rare to have a Susan Collins represent your state from positions of power and influence and do so with class and humility. To trade that in for a death’s skull and online bigotry doesn’t seem like a bet Mainers are going to make, no matter how many millions of dollars the Antifa-adjacent pour into the race from the far-left spread across the country. Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9b48aa200899a00e749c8 Trump opens Hormuz under fire with ‘Project Freedom’ as Iran warns of attacks te 2026-05-05T09:12:42.198Z Trump opens Hormuz under fire with ‘Project Freedom’ as Iran warns of attacks The U.S. operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is unfolding under fire, with American forces intercepting Iranian missiles and drones and destroying attack boats targeting commercial shipping as they begin moving vessels through one of the world’s most critical waterways. U.S. Central Command said two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited the strait under the effort, dubbed "Project Freedom," even as Iranian officials rejected the claim as "baseless" and warned that any foreign military presence would be attacked. President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian strike on U.S. vessels would be met with overwhelming force, saying Iran would be "blown off the face of the earth," while a senior Iranian commander said American forces would be targeted if they "approach and enter" the strait. The operation quickly has turned into a direct test of control over the strait, with U.S. forces moving ships under fire while Iran threatens to strike any foreign presence — a clash that could pull the two sides deeper into open conflict. TRUMP’S APOCALYPTIC IRAN WARNING RAISES STAKES FOR SWEEPING US STRIKE THREAT In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran had taken "shots at unrelated Nations" during the operation, including a South Korean cargo ship, and suggested allies could join the effort.  "Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission!" he wrote. U.S. Central Command commander Adm. Brad Cooper told reporters that Iranian forces launched cruise missiles, drones and small boats at vessels under U.S. protection as the operation began, targeting primarily commercial shipping as well as some U.S. Navy ships. U.S. forces responded by intercepting the attacks and destroying six Iranian small boats, Cooper said, adding that American forces "defeated each and every one of those threats." He said the two U.S.-flagged ships transited the strait "uneventfully" and that additional vessels are expected to begin moving to take advantage of the passage. The operation involves a large U.S. military presence, including guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft, unmanned systems and roughly 15,000 service members. Cooper said the U.S. is not escorting ships individually but instead providing a layered "defensive umbrella" across the strait, combining naval, air and electronic warfare capabilities. U.S. forces also spent weeks using advanced technology to clear and validate a transit pathway, which was tested by sending U.S.-flagged ships through first, he said. The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade, making any disruption a major concern for global markets. Iran has sharply rejected the U.S. operation, with Ali Abdollahi, head of the Iranian military’s unified command, warning that any foreign forces entering the strait "will be attacked." Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps also has denied that any commercial ships successfully transited the waterway, calling U.S. claims "baseless." The developments leave the strait effectively contested, with the U.S. asserting it has opened a secure transit route while Iran denies that ships are moving and threatens further attacks. Trump has framed "Project Freedom" as a humanitarian effort to help "neutral and innocent bystanders," saying many ships are running low on supplies and need assistance to resume normal operations. But he has also warned that any interference would be met with overwhelming force. The operation is unfolding as the fragile ceasefire shows signs of fraying, with the United Arab Emirates saying its air defenses engaged ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones launched from Iran. While the U.S. has demonstrated it can move ships through the strait under heavy military protection, it remains unclear whether the effort can scale to normal commercial traffic levels or sustain safe passage if Iranian attacks intensify. Retired Marine Corps Col. Ray Gerber said there is limited independent evidence so far that commercial shipping has resumed at scale, noting that maritime tracking data and industry signals have yet to clearly reflect increased traffic. "We’re not really seeing a lot of evidence of it," Gerber said. "Most of the industry is saying they’re still waiting."  He also questioned whether the U.S. has fully mitigated one of the most significant threats in the waterway: naval mines. "If they’ve cleared a corridor, my first question is going to be, ‘So you’ve swept it for mines?’" he said. Gerber added that even if initial transits succeed, sustaining the operation could become more dangerous over time as Iran responds to what it sees as a loss of leverage. "The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s primary leverage point. Any changes to that status quo raise the possibility of returning to more active conflict," he said. The next phase of the operation — whether more ships follow and whether attacks escalate — will likely determine whether the strait can be fully reopened or remains effectively contested. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9b476a200899a00e749bf Trump's grip over GOP tested as state senators who defied president challenged in key primaries te 2026-05-05T09:12:22.361Z Trump's grip over GOP tested as state senators who defied president challenged in key primaries It's primary day in Republican-dominated Indiana, where President Donald Trump’s immense sway over the GOP is on the line, as his endorsements in key races will be tested. In neighboring Ohio, another right-leaning state, some of Tuesday's top primaries will tee up crucial general election showdowns in November’s midterm elections, when Republicans will be defending their slim Senate and razor-thin House majorities. Two congressional incumbents in Indiana — Republican Rep. Jim Baird and Democratic Rep. Andre Carson — face serious primary challenges. And in Ohio, Republicans will pick from a crowded primary field in the race to face off with vulnerable Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur. TRUMP VS. HISTORY: HOW PRESIDENT'S POLL NUMBERS COMPARE TO BIDEN, OBAMA, BUSH AHEAD OF MIDTERMS Five months ago, Republicans in the GOP-dominated Indiana state Senate withstood immense pressure from Trump and his allies and voted down congressional redistricting, which would have given solidly red Indiana two more right-leaning U.S. House seats ahead of the midterms. Fast-forward to today, and eight of those state senators are facing GOP primary challenges. Seeking retribution, the president endorsed challengers to seven of the eight Republican lawmakers who voted against the redistricting bill. The president’s allies have shelled out more than $6 million to try to oust the state senators, according to the national ad tracking firm AdImpact. Among those in the political fight on behalf of the president are two national groups: Turning Point USA’s political wing and the Club for Growth. Also leading the charge are Hoosier Leadership for America and American Leadership PAC, which are aligned with GOP Sen. Jim Banks, a top Senate ally of the president. Groups allied with Republican Gov. Mike Braun are also part of the full court press. The intra-party battle is seen not just as a test of fealty to Trump but rather a fight between MAGA forces and more traditional conservatives for the future of the GOP. SIX MONTHS TILL MIDTERMS: THE TEN RACES THAT WILL DETERMINE THE SENATE'S MAJORITY "We’ve got to change those old-style Republicans, put in people who will fight, fight against the Democrat gerrymandering," Club for Growth President David McIntosh told Fox News Digital. McIntosh, a former congressman from Indiana, said, "I want to see my state do the right thing." But the besieged incumbents have significantly outraised their challengers, and have also been boosted by the Indiana Senate GOP caucus. In an interesting side note, one of the races pits Trump versus his former Vice President Mike Pence. Trump is backing challenger Tracey Powell, who is trying to take out state Sen. Jim Buck, who's backed by Pence, a former Indiana governor and congressman. A pro-Trump source involved in the Indiana showdowns told Fox News Digital that a victory would be considered winning half the seats, and anything beyond that would be a major win. In western Indiana's 4th Congressional District, the Trump-backed Baird is being challenged by state Rep. Craig Haggard. And in Indiana's 7th Congressional District, Carson is facing three primary challenges, including Georgie Hornedo, a veteran of former President Barack Obama's administration. Vivek Ramaswamy grabbed national attention when he ran for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination before dropping out and becoming a top Trump surrogate. DEMOCRATS BUILD MIDTERM MOMENTUM BUT REPUBLICANS STILL IN DRIVER'S SEAT IN SENATE MAJORITY BATTLE Now, the multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur and business leader is all but certain to capture the Republican gubernatorial nomination in his home state of Ohio. Ramaswamy, who is backed by Trump, will face off in November against Dr. Amy Acton, a doctor and researcher who served as director of the state Department of Health from 2019 to 2020. Acton is unopposed in the Democratic primary. The winner will succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Mike DeWine. It’s a similar story in Ohio’s Senate primary, where appointed Republican Sen. Jon Husted, a former lieutenant governor, is unopposed in the GOP primary. Former longtime Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is expected to cruise to his party’s nomination. The winner will serve the final two years of the term of Vice President JD Vance, who stepped down from the Senate after the Trump-Vance ticket won the 2024 presidential election. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Once a top general election battleground state, Ohio has shifted to the right over the past decade, with Trump carrying the state by 11 points in the 2024 election. But this year's races for the Senate and governor are expected to be very competitive. And the Senate race is one of a handful across the country that may determine if the GOP holds the majority or if the Democrats flip the chamber. In northwest Ohio's 9th Congressional District, the 79-year-old Kaptur, who is already the longest serving woman in U.S. House history, is running for a 23rd two-year term. But Kaptur, who barely won re-election in 2024, is now running in a district that's even redder than it was two years ago, thanks to Republican-steered mid-decade redistricting. Top non-partisan political handicappers The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball give the GOP a slight edge in the general election showdown. The packed field of GOP contenders fighting to take on Kaptur in November include former state Rep. Derek Merrin, who lost to the congresswoman by a razor-thin margin two years ago, former state Rep. Josh Williams, Air Force veteran Alea Nadeem, and former ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan. Republicans will also choose a nominee in the Cincinnati-based 1st District, where Democratic Rep. Greg Landsman is running for re-election. Democrats will nominate a candidate in Ohio's 15th Congressional District, south and west of Columbus, where they hope to take out Republican Rep. Mike Carey in November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9b462a200899a00e749b6 LIZ PEEK: California voters fed up with Democrats may turn to Steve Hilton for change te 2026-05-05T09:12:02.344Z LIZ PEEK: California voters fed up with Democrats may turn to Steve Hilton for change In 2016, then-presidential candidate Trump famously asked black voters "What do you have to lose?" Trump challenged African-American voters to rethink their long-standing allegiance to the Democrat Party, which, he rightly claimed, took them for granted and had failed to deliver on the most pressing demands of African-American families, including providing their kids with a good education. Steve Hilton, a Republican and former Fox News host, running to become governor of deep blue California, should be posing that same question to Golden State voters. California is one of the most expensive places to live in the country, entirely because of decisions made by Democrats who have controlled the state with a two-thirds supermajority in the legislature since 2018 and also occupied the governor’s mansion since 2011. Not only is California unaffordable, the state also ranks high in homelessness, poverty and illegal immigration, and is bleeding both businesses and residents fed up with high taxes and suffocating regulations. In a recent CBS poll, half of California voters said they wanted a candidate that promised "change". Common sense, pro-growth Hilton, former advisor to the conservative government of David Cameron in the UK, would not just provide change in the Golden State; he would bring a revolution. WHY ERIC SWALWELL WAS FORCED TO QUIT CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S RACE AFTER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS Even some Democrats, like gubernatorial candidate and tech entrepreneur Matt Mahan, are saying the state should change course. Mahan, a Silicon Valley and Harvard graduate who has served for three years as mayor of San Jose, says, "We don’t need MAGA, but we don’t need more of the same", and has criticized his party on numerous issues, including its handling of homelessness and public safety. Primary day in California is June 2; mail-in voting began yesterday. At the moment, Hilton is leading a large field of candidates; as unimaginable as it may seem, the Republican has a shot. Up until recently, Hilton’s odds were even better because of the way California’s election primary works and because a slew of Democrats were in the running. The state hosts an open primary, so the two top candidates will face off come Election Day in November, regardless of party. A few weeks ago, Hilton and fellow Republican Chad Bianco, Sheriff of Riverside County, were leading the crowded field, with more than eight Democrats splitting their party’s vote. If Hilton and Bianco had finished first and second in the June vote, California would have been on course to elect its first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger. Democrats were so panicked by that possibility they frantically called for members of their party to exit the race. When that failed, they appear to have engineered the termination of Democrat Eric Swalwell’s run, and career, by revealing sexual assault accusations that had been circling the Congressman for some time. It was a merciless but brilliant move. Swalwell was leading at the time but could have become a political liability should the unsavory allegations have surfaced at a critical time in the campaign. Also, Swalwell’s exit boosted the campaigns of billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra, former Biden cabinet official. Both are now running just behind Hilton. Bianco has dropped to fourth place. If Hilton squares off against Steyer, Beccera or another Democrat, could he still win? It would certainly be an uphill battle. About 46% of California voters are registered Democrats, with the balance being roughly split between Republicans and Independents. Also, Hilton has been endorsed by President Trump, whose approval rating in California is below 40%. On the other hand, the Democrat field is weak, even by that party’s standards. A recent piece in the New York Times discussed her party’s dismay that former Vice President Kamala Harris had not entered the gubernatorial race, with officials conceding that the field is "lackluster". A year ago, Harris was the favorite contender, according to an Emerson poll, with about 31% of voters and 49% of Democrats backing her run. Instead of jumping into the governor’s race, Harris has been hinting at a third run for the Oval Office. Tom Steyer, progressive hedge fund manager, is now running second thanks to his enormous self-financing. Cal Matters recently reported that Steyer was "on track to run the most expensive gubernatorial campaign in state history, having already spent more than $132 million." With Democrats nationally hewing hard left and adopting a socialist-style anti-wealth platform, Steyer would be an odd choice. But, proving that money tops ideology, Steyer has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders, who famously once said "billionaires should not exist." Another contender is Xavier Becerra, former Democrat congressman and formerly head of Health and Human Services under Biden, who picked up a lot of the traditional Democrat Eric Swalwell vote. Hilton brings to the campaign a fresh and common-sense approach to California’s problems. Like most Americans, Californians are struggling with the high cost of living, with 70% in that CBS poll saying it is "unmanageable". People are discouraged about the state’s economy, with considerable majorities of Republicans and Independents and even 39% of Democrats describing it as "bad". CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Climate policies promulgated by Democrats have driven energy costs through the roof. Gasoline in California now costs over $6 per gallon, more than 40% above the national average. Housing is also much more expensive than in the rest of the U.S., thanks to prohibitive environmental rules. Individual income taxes are the highest in the nation while the state is tied with Delaware for the highest unemployment. Hilton says he will end California’s "war on business", cut taxes and rein in the state’s ever-expanding spending. He is also demanding better schools, posting on his website: "Only 35 percent of K-12 students meet state math standards, and only 47 percent meet state English language standards." Hilton has struck a nerve; his campaign has the highest number of individual donors and he has traveled the state hosting boisterous and enthusiastic rallies. He could deliver what California voters want: change. What do they have to lose? CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9b44da200899a00e7499b A Top 2026 Senate Race Kicks Off With Attacks About Jeffrey Epstein te 2026-05-05T09:11:41.341Z A Top 2026 Senate Race Kicks Off With Attacks About Jeffrey Epstein Ohio’s unusual contest — with a little-known incumbent and a well-known challenger — shows how Democrats are hoping to capitalize on G.O.P. voters’ anger at the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9b439a200899a00e74992 These 7 Primary Elections Will Test President Trump’s Power in Indiana te 2026-05-05T09:11:21.518Z These 7 Primary Elections Will Test President Trump’s Power in Indiana The president is seeking political payback for Republican state legislators in Indiana who rejected his push to redraw the state’s political map last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9b425a200899a00e74989 President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries te 2026-05-05T09:11:01.742Z President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries President Trump is endorsing candidates in a series of primary elections this month, trying to defeat incumbents in his own party who have crossed him. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9b411a200899a00e74980 Can Ken Paxton Win a Senate Primary in Texas Without His Biggest Donors? te 2026-05-05T09:10:41.876Z Can Ken Paxton Win a Senate Primary in Texas Without His Biggest Donors? The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9b3fea200899a00e74977 What to Know About the California Primary Election te 2026-05-05T09:10:22.031Z What to Know About the California Primary Election Voters are starting to make decisions after receiving their primary ballots this week. The election includes a turbulent governor’s race and a competitive mayoral contest in Los Angeles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9af7ca200899a00e748c1 Two potential school board candidates pull out of LHUSD election te 2026-05-05T08:51:08.079Z Two potential school board candidates pull out of LHUSD election Two Lake Havasu Unified School District board seats will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot, but so far, no one is running for them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9af67a200899a00e748b4 Plea deal offers 5 to 15 years in prison for former Havasu firefighter te 2026-05-05T08:50:47.954Z Plea deal offers 5 to 15 years in prison for former Havasu firefighter A former Lake Havasu City firefighter has entered a plea agreement that will send him to the Arizona Department of Corrections for purchasing and possessing child pornography. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9af54a200899a00e748ab Trial begins for Havsau man in child porn case te 2026-05-05T08:50:28.046Z Trial begins for Havsau man in child porn case A Lake Havasu City man charged in a child pornography case is standing trial in Kingman. Attorneys presented opening statements following jury selection Monday in the case against Johnathan Kroll, 38. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f99a38a200899a00e740d2 Arkansas school director sentenced for being 'ringleader' of child fight club te 2026-05-05T07:20:24.398Z Arkansas school director sentenced for being 'ringleader' of child fight club An Arkansas school director  was sentenced to 30 days in jail, 120 days of house arrest with electronic monitoring and nine years of probation after prosecutors accused her of being the "ringleader" of a makeshift child fight club. Mary Tracy Morrison, 51, the owner and director of The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain and the Engage program in Jonesboro, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of permitting child abuse and four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, according to KAIT. The judge also prohibited her from working with children in any professional capacity and ruled she must surrender her occupational therapy license and any other related licenses, complete a mental health assessment and follow all recommended treatments. OHIO DAYCARE WORKER CONVICTED OF HORRIFIC PHYSICAL ABUSE OF TODDLERS SENTENCED TO YEARS IN PRISON Morrison was arrested in April 2025 after a mother told the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office that her teenage son reported being mentally and physically abused while he was at the school. Video footage that deputies obtained through a search warrant revealed Morrison had "instructed the child to sit on the floor while being surrounded on the outside of a circle by 18 other juvenile students and Dr. Morrison," according to a probable cause affidavit, KAIT reported. The affidavit said that Morrison told the other students to put their hands on the child in the center and hit the child with an "unknown object." As Morrison verbally berated the child, another student was seen kicking and choking the child. After the alleged incident, Morrison was observed "giving the juvenile a high five, displaying her pleasure with the student’s actions," according to the affidavit. The incident lasted 30 minutes and featured a teacher directing a student to strike a classmate "in the private area," deputies said. VETERAN NY DETECTIVE DAD STORMS IN TO CONFRONT ALABAMA FRAT BRO ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING HIS DAUGHTER: POLICE Following the incident, Morrison "instructed the victim to apologize to all other students" and told the students to never discuss what had happened again, the document stated. Three other school employees — Michael Bean, 38, Kristin Bell, 36, and Kathrine Lipscomb, 45, were also arrested in connection with the abuse. Fox News Digital could not immediately reach The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain or the Engage program for comment because no public or operational email address was listed for either organization. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f97bbea200899a00e73969 U.S. Military Strikes Boat in Caribbean, Killing 2 te 2026-05-05T05:10:22.924Z U.S. Military Strikes Boat in Caribbean, Killing 2 The aerial strike raised the death toll to at least 187 in the U.S. campaign against boats the Trump administration accuses of smuggling drugs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9772aa200899a00e738c6 City seeks input on Food Action Plan te 2026-05-05T04:50:50.513Z City seeks input on Food Action Plan The city of Phoenix is requesting public feedback on the Draft 2030 Food Action Plan to build a healthier, more sustainable local food system, and they are looking to residents for input. A “food system” is a network of all the processes, people and resources involved in getting food from the farm to your plate. This involves a wide range of participants – farmers, food processors, distributors, food outlets like restaurants, stores and markets, consumers, and food recyclers each play a part by growing, moving, preparing or enjoying food. The “food action plan” is a roadmap that outlines how the city, community partners and residents can support the local food system. The plan will help guide decisions and investments to ensure everyone in Phoenix has access to healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate food. Resident feedback will shape future programs and direct how the city invests in the local food system. The city says that whether you grow your own food, work at a food bank, run a restaurant, or just care about healthy food for everyone – your input is essential. Visit the website to access the Draft 2030 Food Action Plan and submit your comments by May 15: www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/oep/oep-programs/food/phoenix-food-action-plan.html. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f97716a200899a00e738bd Applications open for youth commission te 2026-05-05T04:50:30.583Z Applications open for youth commission The Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family is looking for 10th through 12th graders who are natural leaders and want to make a positive impact in their community. The Governor’s Youth Commission is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 cohort. Join youth from across the state, build upon leadership skills, and help shape a brighter future for Arizona. Members will help promote healthier Arizona communities through youth volunteerism and service learning; increase awareness of the greatest issues affecting their community and encourage civic participation. The GYC comprises 40-50 sophomores, juniors, and seniors from all 15 counties. Two or three members representing 14 of the 15 counties outside Maricopa County are selected each year to serve on the commission. The rest of the members reside in Maricopa County. The selection process is competitive, and interested applicants are encouraged to read the GYC information packet before submitting their applications. Applications are due by May 10 at 5 p.m. For additional information or to apply, visit www.goyff.az.gov/news/gyc2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f96db0a200899a00e7362c Explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, injures dozens more: report te 2026-05-05T04:10:24.696Z Explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, injures dozens more: report An explosion at a fireworks factory in a central Chinese province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, according to state media. The blast happened at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, a city administered by Changsha in Hunan province, on Monday afternoon, China’s official news agency Xinhua reported. The plant was operated by Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. in Liuyang, which is under the jurisdiction of Hunan’s capital, Changsha. Liuyang is home to a hub for fireworks manufacturing, state media China Daily reported. MASSIVE FIRE DESTROYS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA LABORATORY BUILDING: 'TOTAL LOSS' Aerial footage from state broadcaster CCTV showed white smoke still billowing on Tuesday in parts of the area, with facilities collapsed or damaged and debris scattered around. Nearly 500 firefighters, rescuers and medical personnel responded to the scene, according to the South China Morning Post. People in danger zones were evacuated because of what authorities described as high risks posed by two black powder warehouses at the site. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for "all-out efforts" to save injured victims and to search for people who remain unaccounted for, Xinhua reported. He called on authorities to probe the cause and pursue serious accountability. Xi also ordered effective risk screening and hazard control in key industries and the strengthening of public safety management. Xi often issues "important instructions" to local officials after deadly accidents and disasters, according to reports. CREWS RESPOND TO MASSIVE EXPLOSIONS AT FIREWORKS FACILITY IN CALIFORNIA Authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the blast, and unspecified "control measures" were taken against those in charge of the company. In an effort to avoid additional accidents during the search for survivors, rescuers adopted measures such as spraying and humidification to eliminate potential hazards. Robots were also used to assist with the search and rescue operation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f966a6a200899a00e734a5 As workers worry about AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI is ‘creating an enormous number of jobs’ te 2026-05-05T03:40:22.576Z As workers worry about AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI is ‘creating an enormous number of jobs’ The Nvidia CEO seems to feel that claims of AI's job-killing potential have been greatly exaggerated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f95d5ba200899a00e732d7 Shootings On the National Mall Are Rare te 2026-05-05T03:00:43.312Z Shootings On the National Mall Are Rare The National Mall and its surroundings are one of the least violent areas in Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f95d47a200899a00e732ce Man Accused of Starting Palisades Fire Admired Luigi Mangione, Prosecutors Say te 2026-05-05T03:00:23.717Z Man Accused of Starting Palisades Fire Admired Luigi Mangione, Prosecutors Say The Los Angeles suspect was lonely and angry and felt “enslaved” by rich people, prosecutors say. After being romantically spurned, they say, he went into the mountains and lit a fire. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f95640a200899a00e72ece Shootings On the National Mall Are Rare te 2026-05-05T02:30:24.689Z Shootings On the National Mall Are Rare The National Mall and its surroundings are one of the least violent areas in Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f953e7a200899a00e72e72 Civil rights groups file lawsuit seeking to block Texas law allowing cops to arrest illegal migrants te 2026-05-05T02:20:23.532Z Civil rights groups file lawsuit seeking to block Texas law allowing cops to arrest illegal migrants A coalition of civil rights groups filed a new lawsuit on Monday seeking to halt parts of a Texas law that would allow police officers in the Lone Star State to arrest migrants suspected of crossing into the U.S. across the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. The law is set to take effect next week after a federal appeals court vacated a lower court ruling last week that had prevented its enforcement since 2024. In that ruling, he appeals court vacated an injunction that had blocked the law, finding that the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue. Senate Bill 4 established a state-level crime for entering the country illegally and authorized state magistrates to order certain individuals to leave the country if they are convicted. Courts have long maintained that immigration enforcement has historically been treated as the responsibility of the federal government, but Texas Republicans attempted to challenge that precedent when they approved S.B. 4. TEXAS BILL REQUIRING SHERIFFS TO COLLABORATE WITH ICE GIVEN INITIAL APPROVAL BY STATE HOUSE The Texas Civil Rights Project, American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Texas argued that the law is unconstitutional, noting that immigration law is exclusively the responsibility of the federal government and that federal law should preempt the state law. The groups are attempting to block four provisions of S.B. 4 — the creation of a crime for re-entering the country illegally, even if a person has since obtained legal status such as a green card; granting state magistrates authority to issue deportation orders; the creation of a crime for failing to comply with a magistrate’s deportation orders; and the requirement that magistrates continue a prosecution even if a person has a pending immigration case under federal law, such as an asylum claim. "Our fight against S.B. 4 isn’t over until justice wins," Kate Gibson Kumar, an attorney at the Texas Civil Rights Project, said in a statement. "S.B. 4 is not only unconstitutional, but a vile law that uses our Texas resources to harm communities across our state. The Texas Civil Rights Project will keep fighting to protect Texas communities from the wrath of S.B. 4." Cody Wofsy, deputy director of the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project, argued that S.B. 4 is "cruel and illegal," adding that the groups "will keep fighting it until it is permanently struck down." "Every court to have reached the merits of laws like S.B. 4 has found them to be unconstitutional," he said. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The law is scheduled to go into effect on May 15 unless another court takes action. "S.B. 4 would transform our police and judges into immigration agents — threatening neighbors who have families here, who have lived here for years, even those who have legal status," said Adriana Piñon, legal director at the ACLU of Texas. "Immigration enforcement is exclusively the federal government's arena, and no state has ever claimed the power Texas threatens to wield here. We are taking this back to court to defend our Texas communities." TRUMP DOJ DROPS BIDEN-ERA CHALLENGE TO TEXAS BORDER SECURITY LAW Monday's lawsuit is the latest legal challenge to the Texas law, which was passed by state lawmakers amid an uptick in migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border during the Biden administration. Another lawsuit had been led by some of the same advocacy groups that filed Monday's challenge. The Biden administration also initially sought to halt the law in 2024 before the Trump administration terminated the Department of Justice’s involvement in the lawsuit last year as part of the president's mass deportation agenda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94f39a200899a00e72d8e Rudy Giuliani's primary care provider gives update on his condition te 2026-05-05T02:00:25.812Z Rudy Giuliani's primary care provider gives update on his condition Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own after being taken off a ventilator, his doctor said, adding he has "9 lives" following a dramatic turnaround from a dire condition. Dr. Maria Ryan told Fox News correspondent Danamarie McNicholl that Giuliani began feeling ill after returning from a trip to Paris, with his breathing deteriorating to the point that he required hospitalization and was placed on a ventilator. Ryan said his condition turned critical, prompting a priest to be called to his bedside to perform last rites. By Tuesday, however, his condition had improved enough for doctors to remove him from the ventilator. He is now breathing independently and able to speak, though he remains in critical but stable condition. RUDY GIULIANI HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT IN 2020 ELECTION DEFAMATION CASE  "He’s a fighter — the way he was yesterday in such a critical condition, he did have a priest come anoint him," Ryan told Fox News. "And all the prayers from around — it’s like a miracle. This guy’s got 9 lives, today he’s doing much better." Ryan said she expects Giuliani to make a full recovery. A spokesperson for Giuliani also pointed to his health history following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, when he was exposed to debris while responding at Ground Zero, later leading to a diagnosis of restrictive airway disease. BERNARD KERIK, FORMER NEW YORK POLICE COMMISSIONER AND 9/11 FIGURE, DIES AT 69 In a video shared on X, Ted Goodman said Giuliani is now "breathing on his own" and remains in "critical but stable condition." "Mayor Rudy Giuliani is the ultimate fighter," Goodman said. The update comes after Giuliani was hospitalized with severe breathing issues, prompting concern about his condition. His team had previously said he was in critical but stable condition. RUDY GIULIANI HOSPITALIZED IN CRITICAL BUT STABLE CONDITION: "HE’S FIGHTING" Giuliani, 81, has faced a number of health challenges in recent years but has remained active in public life. He previously made headlines after being seriously injured in a car crash in New Hampshire in August 2025. Authorities said the vehicle he was riding in was struck from behind on Interstate 93 in Manchester, leaving him with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and other injuries. Despite those setbacks, Giuliani returned to work and continued to appear publicly in the months that followed. Ryan said the latest improvement marks a turning point in his recovery, though doctors will continue to monitor his condition closely in the coming days. Fox News Digital’s Charles Creitz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94ce0a200899a00e72d16 Police dog follows his nose to find missing autistic teen screaming for help te 2026-05-05T01:50:24.784Z Police dog follows his nose to find missing autistic teen screaming for help Good boy, Ruger! A hero police pup followed his nose to find a missing autistic teen in a Florida parking lot, leading police straight to the rescue. The high-stakes hunt kicked off on April 21 after the terrified youngster vanished from his home, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. That’s when K-9 Ruger and his partner, Officer Chris Havens, swooped in to save the day. The four-legged officer smelled the missing teen’s sock and began his search, police said. FOLLOW US ON X Body camera video captured the rescue, with Ruger not missing a beat and dragging patrol officers through the brush and down to the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Ryar Road. GENTLE GIANT CROWNED AMERICAN HUMANE’S 2024 HERO DOG FOR FINDING MISSING CHILDREN AND MORE The "paws-itive" ending came when cops heard the boy’s screams for help coming from a nearby business lot. "You did a good job calling us over," an officer is heard telling the teen in the body camera video. "When you see the police, you say something to them." "We're glad we found you, we were getting really worried," he said. KIDS WITH AUTISM SUPPORTED BY SERVICE DOGS, AS RESEARCH AND FAMILIES NOTE 'INCREDIBLE CHANGES' After a checkup, the boy was reunited with his frantic family. "When your loved one goes missing, we deploy our best tools to find them quickly and safely," the department said. As for Ruger, police said that the dog earned himself a chew toy. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Because he was able to lead officers close to the missing teen, K9 Ruger earned himself his favorite toy and plenty of ‘Good boy!’s!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94b07a200899a00e72cdb Commentary: Arizona’s Energy Promise te 2026-05-05T01:42:31.629Z Commentary: Arizona’s Energy Promise Let’s face it. Business leaders and consumer advocates aren’t known for agreeing on the composition of our energy mix or the rates and charges consumers are assessed on their monthly bills. Therefore, it might surprise you to learn that as… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94af3a200899a00e72cd2 Scene pkg May 4 te 2026-05-05T01:42:11.729Z Scene pkg May 4 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94adfa200899a00e72cc9 Tijuana takes steps to tackle police extortion of visitors amid mounting concerns te 2026-05-05T01:41:51.829Z Tijuana takes steps to tackle police extortion of visitors amid mounting concerns The couple from Fallbrook was returning from a dentist appointment in Tijuana when they were pulled over by a Tijuana traffic officer. What unfolded next made them swear to never drive across the border again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94acba200899a00e72cc0 US-NEWS-USMEXICO-BORDER-POLICE-EXTORTION-2-ZUM te 2026-05-05T01:41:31.585Z US-NEWS-USMEXICO-BORDER-POLICE-EXTORTION-2-ZUM Vehicles at the San Ysidro Port of Entry of Entry waiting to enter San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94ab7a200899a00e72cb7 3 dead, dozens monitored as virus hits cruise after Argentina stop te 2026-05-05T01:41:11.914Z 3 dead, dozens monitored as virus hits cruise after Argentina stop What began as an expedition voyage from Argentina’s southern tip has turned into a medical emergency at sea, with a suspected hantavirus outbreak killing three passengers and leaving others critically ill as the ship remains blocked from docking in Cabo… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94aa3a200899a00e72cae WORLD-NEWS-CRUISESHIP-HANTAVIRUS-DEATHS-GET te 2026-05-05T01:40:51.876Z WORLD-NEWS-CRUISESHIP-HANTAVIRUS-DEATHS-GET This aerial picture shows a general view of the cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 3. An outbreak of "severe acute respiratory illness" on board a cruise ship in… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94a86a200899a00e72c4b Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War te 2026-05-05T01:40:22.748Z Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War At a White House event for Small Business Week, he described the economy as “roaring” and predicted that gas prices would go down soon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94600a200899a00e72b7d UConn's Geno Auriemma admits regret over shouting match with South Carolina's Dawn Staley after loss te 2026-05-05T01:21:04.088Z UConn's Geno Auriemma admits regret over shouting match with South Carolina's Dawn Staley after loss Geno Auriemma has 11 national titles to his name, but the UConn legend recently admitted he acted like a total rookie during his latest Final Four exit. Speaking from the UConn campus, Auriemma finally addressed that viral shouting match with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In case you missed the scene in Phoenix ... Auriemma decided to spend the closing moments of a 62-48 loss confronting Staley. He was apparently fed up with South Carolina’s physical play and a lack of the usual whistles, even going so far as to claim Staley snubbed him during the pregame handshake. Staley, for her part, brushed it off with the casual confidence of someone who knows they have the better team. BASKETBALL LEGEND CANDACE PARKER TAKES AIM AT GENO AURIEMMA AFTER DAWN STALEY CONFRONTATION "I speak to a lot of coaches before the game," Staley told reporters, essentially hitting Geno with the "I don't even think about you" treatment. "I thought I did what I normally do." Fast forward to Monday, and the Hall of Famer seems to have realized the optics weren't great. "You do things on the spur of the moment sometimes, but they usually come from things that have been building up for some time," Auriemma admitted to the media. "When I walked into the locker room afterward, you’re just shaking your head going, five more seconds, you couldn't keep it in for five more seconds? I just feel like a dumb--- for the way it played out. We are all human and we all do dumb s---." "I wish I had those five seconds back," he added. "But that’s not how it works." For Auriemma, maybe spend less time breaking down handshake film and more time figuring out how to not get run out of the gym by Dawn Staley. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f945eca200899a00e72b74 Ohio daycare worker convicted of horrific physical abuse of toddlers sentenced to years in prison te 2026-05-05T01:20:44.210Z Ohio daycare worker convicted of horrific physical abuse of toddlers sentenced to years in prison An Ohio daycare worker accused of terrorizing toddlers in her care — including repeatedly binding a 2-year-old with tape and leaving the child face down under a blanket — has been sentenced to years behind bars. Katelyn Ann Strohacker, an employee at Over the Rainbow Children’s Center in Licking County, was convicted on 31 counts, including kidnapping and child endangerment, after entering a no-contest plea. She was sentenced to 8 to 12 years in prison, according to court records obtained by Fox News Digital. The case began in August 2025 when a concerned parent raised alarms about the treatment of a toddler. TEXAS DAYCARE WORKER ALLEGEDLY KICKED TODDLERS MORE THAN 100 TIMES, STOOD ON THEIR HANDS AS PUNISHMENT According to court documents, Strohacker used painter’s tape to bind the child and admitted to carrying out the abuse on multiple occasions. In one incident, the child was left restrained until a coworker intervened. Investigators later reviewed surveillance footage and found the abuse was not isolated. Authorities say video showed Strohacker repeatedly abusing at least eight children over several weeks, including pushing, kicking and yanking toddlers. In one incident, prosecutors say she purposely shut a child’s finger in a cabinet door. "The defendant frequently shoved or yanked [the child], including one incident on July 11, 2025, where the defendant purposely shut the victim's finger in a cabinet door," as noted in court documents. Officials say the impact on the children was severe. Several victims suffered night terrors, separation anxiety and behavioral issues. NEW JERSEY TEACHER TAPED 9-YEAR-OLD BOY TO DESK FOR NEARLY AN HOUR, POLICE SAY Investigators noted Strohacker had worked at the daycare for more than three years and had received "all necessary training and continuing education." During Friday’s sentencing hearing, emotional parents spoke out about the lasting trauma. One mother said she hopes Strohacker is "never allowed to be alone with children ever again," according to WSYX. "May God have mercy on your soul, but I can't — because we pray he doesn't," the mother said. Another parent described the toll on her young daughter. "For our daughter, she’s been trapped in a cycle of sleep aggression and night terrors at two years old," the parent said. FORMER NYC DAYCARE OWNER LEARNS FATE FOLLOWING TODDLER'S FENTANYL POISONING DEATH Strohacker, who was facing a possible 87 to 92.5 years behind bars, remained largely silent in court, responding only to the judge’s questions, according to KENS5. Her attorney delivered a brief apology to the victims’ families on her behalf. The Licking County Sheriff's Office could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f945d7a200899a00e72b59 Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia te 2026-05-05T01:20:23.119Z Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia The Justice Department again appears to be using the investigative power of the federal government to rehash debunked claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f943bfa200899a00e72b27 Dispute over $12.8 million lottery ticket heads to court as claim deadline nears te 2026-05-05T01:11:27.947Z Dispute over $12.8 million lottery ticket heads to court as claim deadline nears Circle K is asking a judge to grant a temporary restraining order, which would prevent Arizona Lottery from enforcing the 180-day claim deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f943a7a200899a00e72af4 LIV golfer says he'll never return to the PGA Tour, reveals internal discussions, whether players were paid te 2026-05-05T01:11:03.479Z LIV golfer says he'll never return to the PGA Tour, reveals internal discussions, whether players were paid Midway through the 2026 season, LIV Golf is at a crossroads.  The breakaway golf tour is dealing with major financial challenges, as the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) will no longer back the league and its expensive contracts. That funding was instrumental in getting stars like Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson and Jon Rahm to leave the PGA Tour, as well as the ability to stage fewer events in international locations.  Even as rumors swirled about the tour’s future, CEO Scott O’Neil expressed public confidence that the season would go on as scheduled. Soon afterward, an announced date in Louisiana was canceled. With the PIF backing out at the end of the 2026 season, LIV essentially needs to find new investors to continue as a rival tour.  That financial reality has led to speculation about the future of LIV players. Will the PGA Tour open up a new program with penalties similar to those Brooks Koepka faced upon his return? Will some players have to earn their PGA card back, as Patrick Reed is currently trying to do? LIV GOLF'S END MAY BE IMMINENT AS REPORT SIGNALS SAUDI ARABIA IS PREPARING TO CUT OFF FUNDING How it plays out for the entire roster remains to be seen, but there’s one LIV golfer who, to put it mildly, has no interest in going back to the PGA Tour regardless of what happens. Thomas Pieters, a seven-time winner as a professional, predominantly on the European Tour, spoke with Dan Rappaport in a new interview for the "Dan on Golf" show about the future of LIV and how it relates to the PGA Tour. And he was adamant that his time as a PGA member is finished, no matter what happens next. "I’m definitely never going back to the PGA Tour. I’ve never liked that life," Pieters said. "And that’s not me having a go at the PGA Tour, it’s not for me. I tried it and I just wasn’t happy out there. If it (LIV) goes away, I’ll probably try and play some on the European Tour or I don’t know. I really don’t know. BRYSON DECHAMBEAU CALLS OUT LIV GOLF MEXICO CITY COURSE CONDITIONS AMID FUNDING CONCERNS "I’m not too fussed about it at this point because I feel like I still have a duty to focus on these next six, seven tournaments on LIV and then we’ll see. They’re obviously trying to get it together next year. I think you know more than I do at this point, so we’ll see." Pieters also addressed the rumors that LIV players hadn’t been paid around the Mexico City event, saying "We got paid, or we are getting paid."  As far as first-quarter payments, Pieters said that it might have been "a week late," though "some got it early, some got it a week late." He then added, humorously, "I’m not sure all these guys check their bank accounts every two seconds." Rappaport asked him what LIV was telling players internally about future deliberations, and somewhat surprisingly, Pieters said they aren’t getting more information than the public. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!  "Not much. I think whatever comes out officially from LIV is what we’re getting half a day before it goes out. I know Scott is telling us that he’s obviously going to a broader market and trying to fund this for next year. I guess it’s a massive challenge, but we just have to wait and see." Pieters, refreshingly honest, also said it was "100% accurate" that he wasn’t too worried about the future of LIV because his mindset was to enjoy the bigger financial paydays while it lasted. He added that he’s eventually going to be out of the game, so he hasn’t been worried about when it does come to an end. One of the advantages LIV had over the PGA Tour, beyond the signing bonuses and larger purses, was the reduced schedule. Instead of a weekly grind, where players are finishing on Sunday and immediately traveling to start prepping for the next tournament, events are more spread out. Several players cited that extra rest and time at home as a significant motivation for leaving. Pieters clearly appears to agree with them.  What happens with LIV and its players later this year will be the most fascinating story in the golf world. Many fans have been clamoring for both sides to be unified again. But if that happens, it sure sounds like Thomas Pieters won’t be with them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94393a200899a00e72aeb Gen Z flocking to Catholic churches in NYC for youth groups, social events amid conversion boom te 2026-05-05T01:10:43.985Z Gen Z flocking to Catholic churches in NYC for youth groups, social events amid conversion boom Generation Z is ditching the "spiritual but not religious" label for the pews of the Roman Catholic Church, fueling a conversion boom that experts say is driven by a desire for moral order, ancient tradition, and a rejection of modern secularism. What was once dismissed as a post-pandemic fluke has transformed into a measurable cultural shift. According to recent data from the Barna Group, a firm tracking U.S. faith trends, Gen Z Christians are now attending church more frequently than Millennials, Gen X, and even Baby Boomers. In 2025, the typical Gen Z churchgoer attended services nearly two weekends a month—the highest level since tracking began and a 100% increase from 2020 levels. CATHOLIC CONFERENCE SHATTERS ATTENDANCE RECORDS AS 26,000 YOUNG PEOPLE FLOCK TO FAITH EVENT The shift is particularly pronounced among young men, a demographic that has become an increasingly pivotal and competitive voting bloc in recent election cycles. A Gallup poll released in April 2025 revealed a staggering rise in religious importance among young males. Approximately 42% of young men now report that religion is "very important" to them, up sharply from 28% in 2023. For the first time in recent history, young men have overtaken young women in religious devotion—a reversal of a decades-long trend in American sociology. The epicenter of this revival is surprisingly found in deep-blue urban centers. In New York City, parish communities are struggling to find enough floor space for the influx of new converts. At St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village, the congregation has reportedly ballooned to four times its usual size. A recent 6 p.m. Sunday Mass was described by onlookers as a "sold-out event." "Every inch of pew space was filled, mostly with young adults," a recent Wall Street Journal report noted of the scene. "Latecomers squeezed into makeshift rows of plastic folding chairs or stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the foyer... Others squatted on balcony steps for the 90-minute service." The "social" aspect of the faith is also evolving. At St. Joseph's, the "Pizza to Pews" pre-Mass meetup at a nearby restaurant saw attendance jump from 100 to over 200 participants in just three weeks, with some young adults traveling from as far as Boston to attend. POLL FINDS SHARP RISE IN YOUNG MEN CALLING RELIGION 'VERY IMPORTANT' The trend is also manifesting in the "Trad" (traditional) lifestyle movement on social media. Isabella Orlando, 23, a nutrition consultant, launched the "Holy Girl Walk" in Central Park—a Catholic spin on the viral "hot girl walk" trend. What began as a small gathering of 50 women grew to over 150 participants after a video of the group praying the Rosary went viral. The Rev. Boniface Endorf, pastor at St. Joseph’s, believes the surge is a direct response to the emptiness of modern digital life. "People are looking for more than career and consumption," Endorf said. "What does it mean to grow up? They’re looking for guidance." The movement comes as many young Catholics express a preference for "Traditional Latin Mass" and more formal liturgies, seeking a "counter-cultural" experience that stands in stark contrast to the progressive values prevalent in modern academia and corporate culture. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9437ea200899a00e72acf Supreme Court Agrees to Fast-Track Louisiana Voting Map Decision te 2026-05-05T01:10:22.923Z Supreme Court Agrees to Fast-Track Louisiana Voting Map Decision Louisiana voters who successfully challenged the state’s voting map as an illegal racial gerrymander had asked the justices to quickly return the case to the lower courts, clearing the way for a new map. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94155a200899a00e72a89 Man faces felony charges after allegedly targeting victim in hit-and-run, abduction attempt te 2026-05-05T01:01:09.071Z Man faces felony charges after allegedly targeting victim in hit-and-run, abduction attempt A Lake Havasu City man arrested in multiple recent domestic violence incidents now faces felony charges, after police say he aggressively pursued - and then intentionally struck - the victim’s vehicle at a high rate of speed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f94140a200899a00e72a70 Arizona GOP budget clears legislature on party-line votes, heads straight for Hobbs’s veto pen te 2026-05-05T01:00:48.039Z Arizona GOP budget clears legislature on party-line votes, heads straight for Hobbs’s veto pen Photo via Getty Images The Arizona Senate voted along party lines Monday to pass a package of GOP budget bills that are now headed for a veto from the state’s Democratic governor.  The Republicans who control the state legislature introduced their $17.9 billion budget package a week ago, touting its tax cuts and continuation of existing funding for K-12 education and public safety. The Arizona House of Representatives also voted along party lines on April 29 to approve the Republican budget, which Democrats panned as putting tax cuts for corporations over working class people in need.  When the House of Representatives reconvenes on May 5, the chamber is expected to send the budget to Hobbs, who will veto it.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE “The House has done its job,” House Speaker Steve Montenegro said in a statement. “We cut taxes. We protected essential services. We kept spending in check. For Arizona families feeling the strain of rising costs, this budget deserves the governor’s signature.” After the anticipated veto, legislative Republicans and Democrats, alongside Hobbs, will have to work together to create a negotiated budget that can pass both chambers with bipartisan support and get a signature from Hobbs by the June 30 deadline.  Hobbs introduced her own budget plan in January, which Republicans criticized for relying on money that the state might not ever receive. That includes $300 million in Proposition 123 funding for K-12 education that would need to be approved by voters in November and more than $760 million from the federal government to reimburse the state for its work securing the border that could go to other states.  Voters approved Prop. 123 in 2016, which increased the amount of money set aside from the state’s land trust for public schools. After Prop. 123 expired, last year’s budget bill used money from the general fund to backfill the $300 million.  Hobbs walked away from budget negotiations more than a month ago after Republicans said that an extension of the $300 million school funding mechanism is off the table this year.  Hobbs’s proposal includes about $800 million more in spending than the Republican plan, and would get rid of tax incentives for the data centers needed for generative artificial intelligence and would tax large sports betting operations at a higher rate.  The Republican budget fully conforms with the tax cuts put in place via President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and would sweep money from numerous funds and make 5% cuts to most state agencies to pay for them.  “The fastest way to address an affordability crisis is simple: let people keep more of what they earn,” Montenegro said in a statement.  Democrats have deemed the GOP budget philosophy as “corporations first, Arizonans last,” but Republicans say that’s a lie.  “This is a serious, disciplined budget that puts Arizona families first,” Senate President Warren Petersen said in a written statement. “We cut taxes, protect essential services, and base every decision on real April revenue projections — not wishful thinking.” As both chambers discussed the GOP budget proposal over the last week, Democrats repeatedly pointed out that the decrease in revenue projections from January to April were largely due to the economic impacts of Trump’s war with Iran.  Petersen said in his statement that some of the top accomplishments of the GOP budget were no state taxes on tips or overtime pay, a higher standard deduction, a deduction for childcare expenses and a $6,000 deduction for those 60 and older with retirement or pension income.  But the budget also doubles down on increased restrictions and reporting requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, and for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the state’s Medicaid program.  More than 420,000 Arizonans have already lost access to SNAP since last July, as the state works to comply with federal requirements from President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” That number includes 180,000 children. Before voting for the Republican budget package, Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said that the new restrictions only cut people who don’t qualify.  “We’re reforming entitlement programs to get people who are ineligible off of those programs,” he said. “When we began doing SNAP, food stamp checks, eligibility went down, enrollment went down 47%. That tells me that that system was rife with people who shouldn’t have been on it in the first place.”  ProPublica recently reported that added bureaucracy and decreased staff, both due to the Big Beautiful Bill, have resulted in people who meet requirements being kicked off of SNAP in Arizona.  Milt Lui, president and CEO of St. Mary’s Food Bank confirmed to the Arizona Mirror that demand for food from the bank’s 700 partners is up 15% in the last year, and one of the factors contributing to that increase is loss of SNAP benefits.  “Our partners are hearing more stories about people in line having lost SNAP benefits,” Lui said.  St. Mary’s doesn’t have the data to determine how much of that 15% increase is due to lost SNAP benefits. Other factors driving the increase include inflation of grocery prices, the increased cost of gas and unexpected costs like a funeral or car repair that families don’t have the savings to cover.  The largest food bank in the state, St. Mary’s is still keeping up with demand, but food banks across the country don’t have the resources to make up for all of the anticipated SNAP cuts, Lui said.  Sen. Theresa Hatathlie, D-Coal Mine Mesa, said she was hearing similar complaints from her constituents, including elderly people and families with children.  Hatathlie said her constituents come to her saying, “‘I have no food. I can’t afford food.’” “And these are everyday people, and to say that it’s waste and abuse — to just chalk it up to that, I think, is a huge lie,” she said.  Adding to the always-difficult task of coming to consensus on a budget with divided government, is election-year politics.  “This budget reflects the reality of divided government,” Petersen said in the statement. “While Democrats were on the floor today saying we need to raise taxes, we are instead delivering historic tax relief without burdening taxpayers. Your business and your wallet are on the ballot this fall. Vote wisely.”  Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan pointed out that Hobbs’s budget proposal also included tax cuts for working and middle class families, as well as no taxes on tips or overtime.  “That’s not what we are objecting to, what we’re objecting to is an additional $200 million a year … in corporate handouts,” she said. “That’s what makes this budget, corporations first, Arizonans last.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f9412aa200899a00e72a4f Melissa Joan Hart pulls out Princess Leia throwbacks for Star Wars Day te 2026-05-05T01:00:26.161Z Melissa Joan Hart pulls out Princess Leia throwbacks for Star Wars Day Melissa Joan Hart couldn’t let an opportunity like Star Wars Day pass without reminding everyone that she once dressed up as Slave Leia. Well, she could have, but that wouldn’t be in the spirit of May the Fourth now, would it? I'm not one to dress up in a costume, let alone dig through my closet looking for an old Star Wars T-shirt or anything. I won't be putting on one of the movies to celebrate either. I haven't nor will I be telling anyone, "May the Fourth be with you." It's not that I'm not a fan of the Star Wars movies. I am. The first three in particular. I've seen the second three, but that's as far as I'm willing to go. I haven’t, and I don't plan on seeing anything beyond that. I don’t need any sequels or spinoffs. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But this isn’t about me. I’m not here to rain on any parades. If you’re all in and want to keep being force-fed Star Wars content, have at it. I tagged out long ago, but I can appreciate a piece of nostalgia as much as the next guy. That's where Princess Leia, or should I say these Melissa Joan Hart throwbacks, come into play. The 50-year-old actress wore the costume for Halloween in 1997 when she was near the beginning of her run as the star of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." She had one of her favorite costumes locked and loaded for Star Wars Day. That's how you celebrate May the Fourth. I'm not buying any arguments about Melissa Joan Hart or anyone else trying to make this about themselves. She's not doing that here. That isn’t her style. This is her correctly paying her respects to the earlier movies without the need to try and reach to pay those respects. She has the perfect throwbacks for the occasion and she fired them off. That's how you get a guy like me to say Happy Star Wars Day to all who celebrate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f93ef6a200899a00e729d8 Military-trained fugitive accused of shooting wife eludes manhunt in rural woodlands te 2026-05-05T00:51:02.872Z Military-trained fugitive accused of shooting wife eludes manhunt in rural woodlands Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland. Craig Berry, 44, identified by officials as a retired Special Forces veteran with extensive survival training, remains at large after fleeing from a residence in Stewart County early Sunday morning, according to the county sheriff’s office. Berry is wanted for second-degree attempted murder, authorities said. Deputies responded around 1:30 a.m. to a home near Old Paris Highway, where Berry is accused of shooting his wife during a domestic altercation. Emergency responders transported the woman to a hospital. Her condition has not been publicly released. SURVIVALIST’S GOOGLE SEARCHES REVEAL POSSIBLE ESCAPE PLAN AMID MANHUNT IN DAUGHTERS’ TRIPLE MURDER: REPORT Before deputies arrived, Berry fled into nearby woods, triggering a rapidly escalating search that now spans a wide swath of rugged terrain along the Tennessee-Kentucky border region. Authorities say Berry is armed with at least one handgun, may be carrying additional ammunition and should be considered highly dangerous. Berry's background in Special Forces and survival skills have heightened authorities' concerns. The sheriff’s office said that he is highly familiar with the area and trained in survival tactics. NEW FLYER SHOWS SUSPECTED KILLER DAD MAY HAVE CHANGED APPEARANCE IN WILDERNESS MANHUNT: POLICE "He is very familiar with the area," Sheriff Gray said. Berry was captured by a trail camera wearing camouflage clothing, the sheriff's office said when releasing the photo. Investigators say Berry was last tracked by K-9 units near River Trace Road, but officials said that they no longer know whether he remains in the immediate area. POLICE CLOSE IN ON POSSIBLE LOCATION WHERE FUGITIVE DAD COULD BE HIDING AFTER ALLEGED TRIPLE MURDER The search zone has steadily expanded from the initial scene near Old Paris Highway to include Gray’s Landing and corridors along highways 232 and 79. GOT A TIP? The operation also now involves the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Marshals Service. Authorities have also warned that Berry may be attempting to evade detection by moving through wooded areas in camouflage clothing. NEW CRIME SCENE DETAILS EMERGE IN MANHUNT FOR FUGITIVE DAD ACCUSED OF KILLING 3 DAUGHTERS Officials describe him as physically fit, capable of navigating difficult terrain and waterways, noting he is believed to be a strong swimmer and diver.  Investigators said that Berry does not appear to have a phone or electronic means of communication, limiting their ability to track him. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Officials have also not ruled out the possibility that he may have received outside assistance after the shooting. MANHUNT UNDERWAY AFTER DISGRACED FORMER POLICE CHIEF CONVICTED OF MURDER, RAPE ESCAPES ARKANSAS PRISON Law enforcement, the sheriff’s department said Monday, has begun shifting tactics by scaling back some broad woodland sweeps while preparing for more targeted searches based on leads. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Authorities have also turned to the public for help, urging residents to remain alert, lock their doors and report anything suspicious. They have asked property owners to check trail cameras for possible images of Berry, suggesting investigators believe he may still be moving through areas. "We have no information that he is no longer in the area," the sheriff’s office said in its latest update. For now, authorities are warning residents not to approach Berry and if spotted, to call 911 immediately. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Stewart County Sheriff's Office for additional details. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f93ee3a200899a00e729cf Joe Girardi remembers John Sterling's passion, humor in emotional tribute to Yankees legend: 'I miss him' te 2026-05-05T00:50:43.419Z Joe Girardi remembers John Sterling's passion, humor in emotional tribute to Yankees legend: 'I miss him' The Yankee Stadium crowd altered its usual roll call on Monday night in the series finale against the Baltimore Orioles to honor a legendary man synonymous with the team’s long history. Chants for John Sterling, the longtime radio announcer for the New York Yankees, roared from the bleachers and seats in the Bronx on a somber Monday for baseball fans in the tri-state, and even across the country. Joe Girardi was among those mourning the loss of an iconic voice that he had the pleasure of knowing as a player, manager and media colleague throughout his own career in baseball. Like many, Sterling’s impact was one Girardi felt immediately, which is why there was only one feeling when he heard the news. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Just sadness because I know how much he meant to the organization, to the Yankees, to me, [and] to people," Girardi, who serves as a YES Yankees analyst, told Fox News Digital in a phone interview on Monday. "I’ve always loved to be around people that have such a great passion for what they do. John truly had that. He had a gift, but he truly had a passion. For that, his example was great. I miss him. I miss hearing him on the radio because there’s a lot of times I’m traveling and I’ll put the game on the radio. I have SiriusXM radio and listen to games. I miss it. I miss hearing him and Suzyn [Waldman]." Waldman, Sterling’s long-time partner on WFAN Sports Radio, was one of those Girardi spoke with on Monday after hearing the news. YANKEES RADIO ICON JOHN STERLING DEAD AT 87 "She said something that really resonated with me about John. She goes, ‘John only did what he wanted to do and never did anything he didn’t want to do.’ You think about living your life – that’s a good life," Girardi explained. "I think of things I do that I don’t want to do, but I do them anyway. That wasn’t John Sterling. He lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed it, enjoyed being around people, and was ready to go and do his job. He brought life into your family room, or into your car, or wherever he was at and whatever he was doing." For 64 years, Sterling was in the broadcast industry, but he left his mark on one of the most iconic organizations in all of sports when he joined the Yankees in 1989 and didn’t leave his post until April 2024. Even then, Sterling returned to the radio booth for the Yankees’ postseason broadcasts as they made their way back to the World Series for the first time since Girardi’s 2009 team won it all over the Philadelphia Phillies. It was during his time as a manager that Girardi said he remembers his favorite interaction with Sterling that rang true to the exceptional character and man he was. "I think the interactions that I remember the most, and it was well into my career obviously. I was the Yankees manager and John was doing the pre-game," Girardi began. "We do it every day and John would have his old tape recorder, and have his phone with him. We were in the middle of the interview and he stops the tape. He takes his phone out of his pocket, flips it open because then they were flip phones. He says, ‘Darling, I’m doing the manager’s show. I’ll call you back in three minutes.’ I ‘m thinking, ‘Who does that?’ He beats his own drum so much, he stopped right in the middle of the show, and I believe we started over. But obviously that call was very important to him. When I think about it today, and this was many years ago, I still laugh today. This was early in my career as a manager because Suzyn took over, and I just sit laughing. That was John Sterling." Sterling was also known for his signature home run calls, something Girardi and many others waited with anticipation to hear when a player would hit it over the fences. They always began with, "It is high, it is far, it is gone!" before breaking out into a catchphrase, or even a song. For Alex Rodriguez, "It’s an A-bomb from A-Rod," or most recently with "Here comes the Judge!" when Aaron Judge hits a blast. "Always curious what that was going to be," Girardi added. "And I was thinking, ‘How do you come up with that?’ He was so creative – I wasn’t given that gene. He was so creative, I always wondered how he thought of it, how long it took him to think of it, and he never missed a beat. A guy got called up and hit a home run the second day? He had it. It was there." Girardi admitted that being older now he appreciates more and more how gifted and talented Sterling was, as well as the grind he went through for so many years calling 162 games with spring training and many postseasons as well. But even more precious to Girardi than the accolades, signature calls and a consecutive 5,060 games called was the care he had for everyone he ran into. "What you saw was how much he cared about you as an individual and how much he cared you had success," Girardi said. "That was the amazing thing about John: he wanted you to have success and for the Yankees to win. It meant something to him. It wasn’t him just doing a job. This was a huge part of his life, and the enjoyment it brought him, you could see it." The old cliché is do something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. For Girardi, Sterling did more than just that. "He was an example of how you were supposed to live," he said. "Find your passion and do it as long as you can. Joe Torre used to always say, ‘Don’t ever take your uniform off until they take it off you.’ That was John Sterling. "That’s the sign of a man who truly loves what he does. That’s an example that we all need to look forward." 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/69f93ecea200899a00e729b3 Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia te 2026-05-05T00:50:22.417Z Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia The Justice Department again appears to be using the investigative power of the federal government to rehash debunked claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f93a2aa200899a00e728f3 Chicago Sky waive Hailey Van Lith just one year after selecting her with 11th overall pick te 2026-05-05T00:30:34.445Z Chicago Sky waive Hailey Van Lith just one year after selecting her with 11th overall pick Life comes at you fast in the WNBA, but it comes even faster when you’re Hailey Van Lith. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The women's college hoops star and 2025 high draft pick is now looking for a job after the Chicago Sky waived Van Lith, something of a surprise to many. The decision comes just one year after the Sky picked Van Lith with the 11th overall pick, choosing to fill that void by signing veteran Natasha Cloud, a move that suggests Chicago may have already given up on Van Lith's development. SKY REUNITE HAILEY VAN LITH WITH ANGEL REESE IN WNBA DRAFT It was not long ago that Van Lith was one of the most recognizable names in college hoops and one of the first NIL stars during her time at Louisville. Van Lith's rookie campaign in 2025 saw her average fewer than four points per game. At a certain point, people were more interested in her off-court relationship with Jalen Suggs than her on-court potential. It'll be a rough week for both, as Suggs and the Magic saw their season end Sunday in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. By bringing in Cloud on a $555,000 deal, Chicago is betting that a proven floor general is worth more than the upside of a high-profile draft pick. SKY TRADE ANGEL REESE IN STUNNING MOVE BEFORE WNBA SEASON BEINGS: REPORTS The move also highlights a broader philosophical shift in Chicago. The team has spent the last few weeks dismantling the core of a roster that struggled to find its identity last season, most notably trading Angel Reese to Atlanta. By cutting Van Lith, the Sky have effectively wiped the slate clean of their most recent high-stakes gambles. At 24 years old, Van Lith is young enough to bounce back, which is oddly reminiscent of her stint at LSU, bound for more stardom but majorly regressing, starting from zero once again. She enters the free-agent market as a cautionary tale of how quickly a "can't-miss" prospect can find herself on the outside looking in. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f937f2a200899a00e7288d Hugh Lytle can stay on governor ballot despite UPS Store address, AZ Supreme Court rules te 2026-05-05T00:21:06.284Z Hugh Lytle can stay on governor ballot despite UPS Store address, AZ Supreme Court rules Hugh Lytle, an independent candidate for governor, held a press conference on Feb. 16, 2026, outside of the state house to criticize a bill that would make his party name, the Arizona Independent Party, illegal and he said would derail his campaign. (Photo by Dermont Stevenson/Cronkite News) Even though Hugh Lytle used the address of his private mailbox at a UPS Store on his nominating paperwork instead of his home address that state law demands, the Arizona Supreme Court said the No Labels Party candidate for governor nonetheless “substantially complied” with the requirements and will remain on the ballot. In this situation, Lytle listing a P.O. box address in central Scottsdale that he’s long used for his business instead of his north Scottsdale residential address “is not a material misstatement for this purpose,” the high court ruled. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE “Based on the record here, Candidate’s use of the business address in the same city and county in which he resides was unlikely to confuse or mislead the thousands of people who signed Candidate’s nomination petitions for statewide office,” Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer wrote in the unanimous order. “Therefore, we are unwilling to disqualify their candidate from the ballot.” Lytle, a wealthy entrepreneur and one-time Arizona State University quarterback, celebrated the ruling. “My nominating petitions represent a Declaration of Independents that won’t be stopped by Arizona’s Governor, disgruntled rivals, or partisan operatives worried about their grip on power. Arizona’s Independent revolution is underway. Now on to victory,” he said in a written statement. Lytle gathered his nominating signatures under the banner of the Arizona Independent Party, but a judge earlier this year ruled that the party adopted that name illegally and said that it must revert to the No Labels Party moniker that it used when it qualified to be recognized as a political party in Arizona. His candidacy was challenged by a Democratic Party activist, who argued that his failure to strictly follow the law requiring candidates disclose their “actual residential address” on nominating paperwork and petitions disqualified him from seeking election. “Mr. Lytle advances a sweeping proposition: statewide candidates may list any Arizona address on their nomination documents and substantially comply with the law. That rule would erase the actual-residence-address requirement for statewide candidates and reward intentional violations,” attorney Austin Yost wrote in his closing brief arguing that Lytle should be removed from the ballot. “Nothing justifies this extraordinary request.” But the Supreme Court disagreed and said a trial court judge got it right when he concluded voters were not confused or misled by Lytle’s use of a private mailbox as his address, even though the law only allows for such mailboxes to be listed if the candidate’s home address is shielded under a state law that grants privacy protections to victims of domestic violence, judges and others.  However, the justices also sought to address the claim from the challengers that leaving Lytle’s candidacy intact would invite future candidates to flout the law and intentionally choose a non-residential address on their nomination paperwork.  “To be sure, a candidate would flirt with disqualification if the candidate gave a bogus address with the intent to mislead different factions to gain political advantage in the course of seeking nominating petition signatures,” Timmer wrote. “However, in this case, we do not see how using an established business address in the same city and county would lead to confusion and are not persuaded that differing zip codes and legislative districts would matter to the people who supported Candidate’s efforts in this race for statewide office.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f937dca200899a00e7286c Video shows Dem candidate dodging Trump violence question as campaign issues response te 2026-05-05T00:20:44.478Z Video shows Dem candidate dodging Trump violence question as campaign issues response New Jersey Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett walked away from questions about political violence against President Donald Trump in a video circulating online, as a person with her repeatedly told the questioner to "get a life." The video was shared by the Libs of TikTok account and shows a man approaching Bennett and asking whether she condemns attempts to harm the president. Bennett does not respond and continues walking as a woman accompanying her addresses the questioner. "Excuse me, Mrs. Bennett, do you think that people should stop trying to kill the president?" the man is heard asking. As he continues, the woman accompanying Bennett can be heard attempting to drown him out by singing. REPUBLICANS CRITICIZE DEM CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE'S '86 47' POST AS CALL FOR 'POLITICAL VIOLENCE' "Oh my God. Dude, get a life. Get a life, dude," the person says in the video. Bennett is then seen walking away and heading toward a vehicle, partially obscured at times by a blue sign, as the questioning continues. Bennett’s campaign told Fox News Digital that she "has and always will condemn political violence against President Trump." PATRICIA HEATON URGES 'FRIENDS ON THE LEFT' TO TONE DOWN EXTREME RHETORIC AFTER WHCD SHOOTING The campaign also pointed to a post Bennett shared on X on April 26. "Last night’s attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was an act of political violence, and I condemn it unequivocally," Bennett wrote. "Political violence has no place in our democracy." "I’m grateful to the Secret Service agents and law enforcement officers who responded with extraordinary courage, who acted immediately to neutralize the threat," she added. "Their bravery kept hundreds of people safe last night, and I’m relieved that everyone went home to their families." DEM IN TRUMP DISTRICT RACE SCRUBS SOCIAL MEDIA OF POSTS PRAISING PROGRESSIVES: 'SCAM ARTIST' "My thoughts are with everyone who was at the dinner last night." The Navy veteran and current member of the Air National Guard made news last year as a Democrat running for Congress who positioned herself as a moderate in a bid to unseat sitting Republican Thomas Kean Jr. in a pro-Trump district. A Fox News Digital review of Bennett’s X account — created in July 2011 and converted from @BigRedBecks to @RebeccaForNJ07 — shows several deleted posts that appear to diverge from that "moderate" label, including praise for progressive Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren. "Love her," Bennett wrote in a now-deleted post about Warren in 2019. Bennett also deleted posts praising former Vice President Kamala Harris after she was announced as then-former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate in 2020. During the civil unrest that followed the death of George Floyd in 2020, Bennett wrote in a now-deleted post that she agreed with a comment from former Obama campaign strategist David Plouffe calling for investigations into law enforcement responses. Fox News Digital’s Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f937c6a200899a00e7283d Geothermal startup Fervo Energy to raise up to $1.3B in IPO te 2026-05-05T00:20:22.092Z Geothermal startup Fervo Energy to raise up to $1.3B in IPO Enhanced geothermal startup Fervo Energy’s IPO could value the company at up to $6.5 billion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f93599a200899a00e727ef Former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt lashes out at LA Mayor Karen Bass over 'insane, psycho' comments te 2026-05-05T00:11:05.143Z Former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt lashes out at LA Mayor Karen Bass over 'insane, psycho' comments Former reality television personality-turned-Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponent, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, after she accused him of exploiting the grief of Palisades Fire victims. "It's the most insane, psycho, diabolical thing I've heard in a minute – but it's not shocking," he told "The Will Cain Show" Monday. Pratt’s comments follow the release of a pointed political advertisement from his campaign targeting Bass and other opponents, alleging they live in luxury homes far removed from the "mess" they have created, including homelessness and crime. In the ad, Pratt claims to be living in a trailer after his $3.8 million Pacific Palisades home burnt down in the fire. SPENCER PRATT SAYS A-LISTERS PRIVATELY CHEER HIS CRITICISM OF CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP, FEAR CAREER FALLOUT In response, Bass said Pratt has capitalized on the grief of Palisades Fire victims to revive his public profile after his reality television career faded. "I feel like he's exploiting the grief of people in the Palisades, and I think that's reprehensible. That's the main thing. And I think he is about his own celebrity. He's famous now again," she said in an interview. Pratt fired back at the mayor, telling Fox News host Will Cain, "My ads are the truth. These politicians do not have to live the consequences of their decisions. My ad is that simple." LA TIMES OWNER SAYS ENDORSING KAREN BASS WAS A ‘MISTAKE' DUE TO INCOMPETENCE Pratt went on to level serious allegations against Mayor Bass, who won the mayor’s race by nearly 100,000 votes in 2022, including claims of obstruction of justice. "This is the same woman that will allow 7,000 houses to burn to the ground, 12 people to burn alive, and then actively cover it up, get caught covering it up and then say that the LA Times is lying, even though they have the emails where she's altering the after-action report, which, as far as I'm concerned, is obstruction of justice," he said. "It’s disgusting." LA MAYOR KAREN BASS ACCUSED OF DELETING TEXTS IN WAKE OF WILDFIRE DISASTER The former reality television personality also accused Bass of purposefully letting people burn alive in the Palisades Fire to secure a million-dollar property discount for former Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, who recently purchased an $8.15 million home in Malibu, endorsed Bass for mayor Monday. "Mayor Karen Bass is the leader Los Angeles needs right now," Harris said. "She has done what so many said couldn't be done — the first ever two-year decline in homelessness, reducing crime to levels this city hasn't seen since the 1960s, and refusing to back down when the federal government came after our neighbors." KAREN BASS MEETS WITH TRUMP AT WHITE HOUSE TO PUSH FOR LA WILDFIRE RELIEF AFTER MONTHS OF CLASHES "She has my full support for re-election," Harris added. "Obviously, Kamala Harris loves Karen Bass. Because of Karen Bass letting the Pacific Palisades and Malibu burn down, Kamala Harris was able to get a $2 million discount on her new house in Malibu," Pratt alleged. Pratt lambasted Bass as a "MAGA Karen" and "corrupt" following her recent, friendly White House visit with President Donald Trump – a figure she has historically criticized, especially during his mass-deportation campaign against Los Angeles’ immigrant population. "She can have all the political endorsements she wants," he said. "She can go do all the photo ops she wants with Trump in the White House. And, you know, they're calling her MAGA Karen all over X because she was the one walking out with the MAGA teddy bear out of the White House. So, she'll take any endorsement to keep her corrupt politician career going here." Fox News Digital has reached out to the mayor's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f93585a200899a00e727e6 Daniel Baldwin accuses Jimmy Kimmel of fueling 'hatred' toward Trump after White House dinner shooting te 2026-05-05T00:10:45.649Z Daniel Baldwin accuses Jimmy Kimmel of fueling 'hatred' toward Trump after White House dinner shooting Actor Daniel Baldwin criticized Jimmy Kimmel’s political rhetoric after the latest assassination attempt against President Donald Trump, accusing the late-night host of "planting this kind of hatred." In a clip from the May 3 episode of "The Daniel Baldwin Show," first picked up by Breitbart on Monday, Baldwin said he was saddened by the reaction to the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner last month, where authorities say a gunman targeted Trump and members of his administration. Baldwin used the attack to criticize anti-Trump attitudes in Hollywood and Kimmel’s repeated criticism of the president, arguing that even in an entertainment culture long hostile to Republicans, he has never seen public figures talk so casually about political violence. "I remember being on movie sets with big name people, Oscar winner, high-paid talent," Baldwin said. "And they would just be sh----- on some politician or person, like, ‘Yeah, someone should get him.’ ‘Someone should shoot him,’ once someone said in front of me. And I thought, ‘Wow, your voice carries weight. You know, your words have followers and people.’" TRUMP CRITICS BLAME PRESIDENT'S RHETORIC FOR WHCA DINNER SHOOTING He then questioned whether Kimmel’s late-night commentary could fuel hatred toward Trump. "Does Jimmy Kimmel not realize that when you keep bombarding in every one of your monologues and planting this kind of hatred in the American public or the people that follow you, someone might act on that?" Baldwin asked. "Now, does that exonerate Kimmel of any wrongdoing? Yeah, he didn’t do it, but did he play a role in it? Does he care that he played a role? Is that the point? Does he do it because he wants that to happen? I don’t know the answer to those questions, but I’m sad, man," he added. Baldwin contrasted today’s climate with Hollywood’s response to the 1981 assassination attempt against President Ronald Reagan, referencing a resurfaced clip of Johnny Carson addressing the delayed Academy Awards after Reagan was shot. TRUMP URGES ABC TO FIRE ‘SERIOUSLY UNFUNNY’ JIMMY KIMMEL, SAYS IT ‘BETTER BE SOON’ "We never hated anyone. We never wanted someone to die or laughed about them dying. It’s really disturbing to me," Baldwin said. Baldwin, the second-oldest of the four Baldwin brothers who became a conservative in 2016, said the hostility he now sees from some in the entertainment industry has changed how he feels about his own profession. "I used to be proud to say I was an actor," Baldwin said. "You walk into a room now and say, yeah, I’m an actor. I’m a movie actor and television actor... It’s not something I’m as proud to say or is it as big a deal because of the hatred that comes out from that side." RESURFACED CLIP OF JOHNNY CARSON'S GRACE AFTER REAGAN SHOOTING CONTRASTS WITH KIMMEL Kimmel has faced criticism after joking days before the shooting that first lady Melania Trump had the glow of an "expectant widow" during a mock White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner skit. The joke prompted the president and first lady to call for his firing. Kimmel later said the line was "a very light roast joke" about Trump’s age, not a call to violence. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "It was not, by any stretch of the definition, a call to assassination," Kimmel said. Last year, Kimmel was briefly suspended by Disney after controversial remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk sparked outrage, and ABC said the show would be preempted indefinitely. He returned to the air days later and insisted he never intended to make light of Kirk’s death. ABC did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69f93572a200899a00e727dd Florida GOP candidate reveals why 'amazing' fundraising haul and key Trump moves suggest midterm 'optimism' te 2026-05-05T00:10:26.183Z Florida GOP candidate reveals why 'amazing' fundraising haul and key Trump moves suggest midterm 'optimism' Scott Singer, the former Republican mayor of Boca Raton and a candidate for Congress in Florida, is touting a significant campaign fundraising haul while outlining to Fox News Digital the reasons why he believes there is reason for optimism for the GOP in November.  Singer’s first-quarter fundraising numbers in the 2026 cycle showed him significantly outraising incumbent Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., by a nearly 3-to-1 margin, along with slightly more cash on hand, despite being a first-time candidate. As a result of Florida’s new redistricting push, Singer recently announced he will be running in the redrawn 25th congressional district, and it is unclear which district Moskowitz will decide to run in, but Singer tells Fox News Digital he is "very pleased" with the financial support he’s gotten from almost 3,600 contributors "We're very pleased that we had an amazing fundraising quarter, one of the best of any Republican challenger in the nation," Singer said. "I think it's going well because people are really enthused about our candidacy. I think people are ready for change. They're upset with the progress of Congress." GOP LAWMAKER RALLIES AROUND TRUMP'S TAX-CUT CAMPAIGN AS COMPETITIVE 2026 HOUSE RACE LOOMS: 'BIG ISSUE' With most pundits predicting a tough time for Republicans in the upcoming midterms as they attempt to hold a razor-thin majority in the House and tight majority in the Senate along with historical headwinds, Singer says he sees "great reason for optimism" as he campaigns in his race.  "We have a strong economy, the strongest we've had in years, record growth in GDP inflation before the latest blip, which is temporary because of the Iran conflict," Singer explained. "Inflation was at the lowest level we had for years and voters understand that it was the one unchecked runaway inflation under President Biden that put us in this situation." VOTERS SAY REPUBLICANS OUTDO DEMOCRATS ON THESE KEY ISSUES: FOX NEWS POLL Singer continued, "President Trump and the administration have done so much to bring prices down across the board, and cutting regulations will continue to do that. The biggest tax cut in American history is reaching American taxpayers right now, with huge refunds going to individuals and the average refund for 12 million small businesses of $7,000 and that was done with every Democrat in Congress voting against it." Singer told Fox News Digital the GOP is now the "party of the middle" class thanks to tax-cutting policies for tips and overtime, and said he believes those "real benefits" will continue to take effect over the next year.  "I think people are going to be more optimistic," Singer said. "If you look at so many objective indicators and not the panic that some media outlets put out there, things are great and when you interview voters and ask them about policies, they lean more to the right. They support the Republican agenda. That's why I feel very optimistic, and I think other candidates, if we focus on the agenda and less on what the media would have us buy into comments about personality, it really affects what we're doing on paychecks and what we are doing on the border." Republicans currently hold a razor-thin majority in the U.S. House of Representatives heading into the 2026 midterms, one of the narrowest controlling margins in nearly a century, with Democrats widely believed to be holding an edge, especially given the party in power historically sees losses in midterm elections. Aggressive redistricting by both parties in states across the country has complicated the situation even further. Democrats have been hammering President Trump and the Republican Party on high gas prices and the economy, and a spokesperson for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee pushed back on the Republican agenda in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Florida Republicans knew they couldn’t win on their cost-raising, billionaire-first, wildly unpopular agenda that’s crushing working families and small businesses, which is why they’re desperate to gerrymander the maps and rig the midterms," DCCC spokesperson Nebeyatt Betre said. "Any Republican who claims the GOP’s price-spiking policies are popular only proves the fact they have no idea what voters are feeling right now." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home