https://meenews.co/post/6ad3ccbe75342cf4db918e71 Paxton Hits the Road, Looking to Rally Texas Republicans te 2026-10-17T19:30:06.101Z Paxton Hits the Road, Looking to Rally Texas Republicans Ken Paxton’s bus tour of Texas comes as polls have shown the race for Senate is increasingly close. His rival, James Talarico, is scheduled to kick off a similar tour on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3c80e75342cf4db918dc4 Titans CEO apologizes to beleaguered fanbase after dreadful start to the season: 'We're sorry' te 2026-10-17T19:10:06.342Z Titans CEO apologizes to beleaguered fanbase after dreadful start to the season: 'We're sorry' You know a season hasn’t gone according to plan when just five weeks into the year, the CEO is apologizing to the fan base. The Tennessee Titans are 0-5 this season and haven’t provided much hope for their beleaguered fan base. Titans CEO Burke Nihill is empowered to speak on behalf of controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk and has admitted the product on the field hasn’t been good for a while. "The first thing I would say back to the fans is just that we're sorry," Nihill told ESPN on Friday. "There's nobody in this building that doesn't feel ... a sense of grief about it, because not only are we fans of the team as well, but we feel the sense of responsibility to deliver. And we've let our fans down because football is supposed to be fun." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I think it starts on the field and the state of the franchise. We're 0-5, and that's not nearly good enough. It hasn't been for a while." The Titans hired head coach Robert Saleh in the offseason, and general manager Mike Borgonzi is in his second season. With 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward entering his second season, the Titans were hoping to emerge as playoff contenders . Instead, the results have been dismal. The Titans have scored the fewest points per game (11.6) in the NFL. Their defense has been solid, as they are tied for 11th in the NFL, allowing 21.8 points per game, but it hasn't been enough to overcome a hapless offense and get in the win column. Despite that, Nihill has confidence in the Titans’ leadership. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I personally feel a sense of stability," Nihill said. "I believe that Mike Borgonzi and Robert Saleh are ultimately going to get this team out of the woods and restore it to competitive football. The train is on the tracks. It just hasn't picked up momentum, but it will. "I can confidently say this organization is in a place where there is organizational belief in Mike, in Robert, and they absolutely have all the support they need to get this train moving and moving faster." The two constants for the Titans in recent years have been change and losing. They have lost 33 of their last 39 games and are on a seven-game losing streak that dates back to last season. They have won just six games since the start of the 2023 season. The Titans have fired either a general manager or a head coach every year since 2022. Nihill and a victory-starved Titans fan base hope their team can win its first game of the season when it plays the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3c80b75342cf4db918db1 Florida Man Killed by Alligator While Fishing Near Lake Apopka in Winter Garden te 2026-10-17T19:10:03.984Z Florida Man Killed by Alligator While Fishing Near Lake Apopka in Winter Garden The man, 71, was fishing at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park near Lake Apopka when he was killed by a 12-foot alligator. The reptile was later “removed as a danger to the public,” the authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3c35e75342cf4db918d08 What Pennsylvania Reveals About the Midterms te 2026-10-17T18:50:06.637Z What Pennsylvania Reveals About the Midterms In Pennsylvania, four congressional districts exemplify the types of seats that Democrats are aiming to flip. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3c35b75342cf4db918ce1 Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says te 2026-10-17T18:50:03.755Z Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says Over the weekend, Masad clarified that OpenAI would replace Anthropic as its default model provider. Claude will still be available to customers on the platform. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3c10a75342cf4db918ccc Fashion show brings imagination to runway te 2026-10-17T18:40:10.052Z Fashion show brings imagination to runway More than 42 Sedona companies and organizations rallied around sustainability and creativity on Saturday, Oct. 10, as Fashion Lab Sedona brought its annual sustainable fashion show to Brady Hall at Verde Valley School. The event welcomed 200 attendees, with 100 designers, models, photographers, make Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3beb575342cf4db918c6e Desert Star vs Trivium Prep 10-16 (564).JPG te 2026-10-17T18:30:13.590Z Desert Star vs Trivium Prep 10-16 (564).JPG Nathan Paris goes into the air to catch a pass from Nathan Clark in the fourth quarter of Friday's loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3beb475342cf4db918c65 Desert Star vs Trivium Prep 10-16 (559).JPG te 2026-10-17T18:30:12.412Z Desert Star vs Trivium Prep 10-16 (559).JPG Connor Lowe (18) and JT Baker (8) tackle a Trivium Prep running back in the second half on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3beb375342cf4db918c5c Desert Star football drops regular season finale, awaits 2A crossover opponent te 2026-10-17T18:30:11.209Z Desert Star football drops regular season finale, awaits 2A crossover opponent The Desert Star football team hosted its final game of the regular season on Friday against Trivium Prep. Both teams were at 4-4 going into the game and looking to go above .500 and improve their chances of a playoff… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3bc5675342cf4db918be5 Former California mayor pushes guaranteed income as fix for affordability crisis te 2026-10-17T18:20:06.983Z Former California mayor pushes guaranteed income as fix for affordability crisis The architect behind the nation's growing movement for no-strings-attached cash pilot programs is doubling down on direct payments, arguing that unconditional cash transfers are the fastest route to easing the burden of high living costs. "Giving families direct, unrestricted cash is the fastest way to address the affordability crisis," the advocacy group Mayors for a Guaranteed Income declared in a recent video on X. "Data from pilots across the country show that guaranteed income works. It's time for us to get to work and make it a reality." Former Stockton, California, Mayor Michael Tubbs — founder of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income — argued in an accompanying video that traditional economic solutions fail to provide immediate relief to struggling families. According to Tubbs, "half of U.S. states saw some kind of guaranteed income legislation introduced" this year. "At a time when key federal aid programs are being dismantled, state leaders are picking up the slack and looking for ways to bolster economic stability for residents. Ultimately, I believe this needs to become a federal intervention, and we are building the momentum needed to earn that kind of national support," he told Fox News Digital. AS AMERICANS ARE CRUSHED BY AFFORDABILITY, GROWING TREND OF MAYORS PUSHING CASH HANDOUTS AS THE ANSWER Americans nationwide have struggled to grapple with rising costs of living, healthcare, and gas prices. "The U.S. is unaffordable for almost all of us," Tubbs said. "Yet, so many solutions about affordability focus on the importance of long-term solutions, like building more affordable housing or breaking up monopolies. But people also need relief now." Tubbs' comments coincided with an Oct. 13 celebration hosted by the group and Alameda, California, city leaders marking the completion of "Rise Up Alameda," the city's first guaranteed income pilot project. City staff presented the program's final 24-month evaluation report to the Alameda City Council on Oct. 6. The Alameda City Council previously allocated $4.6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to finance the program, which provided 150 low-income households with $1,000 per month over two years. "Guaranteed income is a proven tool to help our most vulnerable residents achieve financial stability," Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft said. "I am proud that Alameda launched this critical program when families need it most." Ashcraft also provided a statement to Fox News Digital on Friday. "As Mayor of the City of Alameda, one of 14 cities in Alameda County, I am focused on the health and wellbeing of residents of the City of Alameda," she said. ALBUQUERQUE USES WEED TAX TO FUND 'NO-STRINGS-ATTACHED' GUARANTEED INCOME, SPARKING POLICY DEBATE According to the city’s official site, the pilot aimed to "reduce economic instability for program participants, help to change local narratives and perceptions surrounding poverty and the provision of public benefits, and help to support and inform the national discussion regarding public benefits and anti-poverty policies." "There are now more than 30 independent, scientifically-rigorous studies, including around 10,000 recipients of guaranteed income; this is the largest body of research ever amassed on guaranteed income. Very few policies have been this studied this thoroughly before being implemented at scale," Tubbs told Fox News Digital on Friday. He added, "Data is important, but it's only part of our strategy. It's also crucial that people hear from the recipients of guaranteed income, and understand the real life impacts of this kind of unconditional support. As the affordability crisis squeezes working families and an increasingly large majority of Americans struggle to make ends meet, polling shows a bipartisan majority support guaranteed income as an intervention." Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, a coalition of more than 150 mayors, advocates for direct taxpayer-funded stipends as a tool to tackle poverty and economic insecurity. The network has supported dozens of local pilots nationwide since launching in 2020. Cook County, Illinois, recently became the first county government in the nation to make guaranteed cash payments a permanent line item in its budget following an initial ARPA-funded trial. BALTIMORE MAYOR BACKS BALLOT MEASURE CREATING TAXPAYER-FUNDED 'BABY FUND' FOR NEWBORN FAMILIES Tubbs launched one of the nation's earliest municipal cash experiments in Stockton in 2019 and has long maintained that federal tax dollars should supplement income for lower-income households. However, local leaders face funding challenges as the Dec. 31, 2026, deadline to spend most obligated federal pandemic relief funds approaches, potentially leaving cities with budget shortfalls if other funding sources do not replace the expiring aid. At the same time, Republican state officials and conservative policy groups have sought to block guaranteed income programs. Critics argue unconditional handouts discourage work, increase dependence on government assistance and misuse taxpayer funds. TRUMP-BACKED FIREBRAND WINS ARIZONA GOP GOVERNOR PRIMARY, SETTING UP HIGH-STAKES SHOWDOWN Four states — Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, and South Dakota — have passed state laws banning local governments from administering unconditional cash transfers. A similar ban took effect in Kansas after passing without the governor's signature. In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully challenged Harris County's "Uplift Harris" cash program in court, resulting in the Texas Supreme Court blocking the direct payments. Conversely, Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed GOP-led legislation in her state that would have barred municipal guaranteed income initiatives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3bc5575342cf4db918bdc 'Days of Our Lives' star Robert Kelker-Kelly ignored alarming symptoms before sudden death: police report te 2026-10-17T18:20:05.954Z 'Days of Our Lives' star Robert Kelker-Kelly ignored alarming symptoms before sudden death: police report Robert Kelker-Kelly, the actor best known for playing Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives," experienced chest and arm pain shortly before his death at 62, according to a police report detailing his final hours. The St. Peters Police Department report, obtained by Fox News Digital, stated that Kelker-Kelly's wife, Allison Kelly, told police she picked up her husband, who also worked as a professional pilot, from Spirit of St. Louis Airport at approximately 7:30pm on Oct. 3. During the drive home, Kelker-Kelly said he felt pain in his left arm and chest and asked his wife to pull over so he could vomit, according to the report. ‘DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ STAR ROBERT KELKER-KELLY DEAD AT 62 Kelly asked her husband whether he needed to go to the hospital. He declined and instead requested that she take him home so he could lie down. After arriving at their Missouri residence, Kelker-Kelly changed his clothes and got into bed. He continued experiencing pain and asked his wife to get him an aspirin, according to the report. When Kelly returned from the kitchen, she found her husband unresponsive and not breathing. She called 911 and began performing CPR, according to the report. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS St. Peters police and the St. Charles County Ambulance District responded to the couple's Missouri home shortly after 8 pm. Paramedics "attempted life-saving measures," but Kelker-Kelly was pronounced dead at 9:09 pm, according to the report. Kelly told investigators her husband had no known medical conditions and took no prescription medications. He had not had any serious injuries or had surgery in the previous year, she said. HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN 2026: PHOTOS Police told Fox News Digital that nothing suspicious was found at the scene. "Mr. Kelly had reportedly complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive, and the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event," police said. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE The St. Charles County medical examiner released Kelker-Kelly "with no further need for investigation," according to the report, which did not specify an official cause of death. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Born April 18, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, Kelker-Kelly built a career across several popular soap operas. He began playing Sam Fowler on "Another World" in 1987 before taking over the role of Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives" in 1992, replacing original actor Peter Reckell. He remained on the NBC drama until 1995 and won a 1994 Soap Opera Digest Award for outstanding lead actor. Kelker-Kelly later played the villainous Stavros Cassadine on "General Hospital" from 2001 to 2003, reprising the role in 2013 and 2014. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3b9ff75342cf4db918b78 America's softest generation isn't the kids — it's their parents te 2026-10-17T18:10:07.108Z America's softest generation isn't the kids — it's their parents The biggest babies at a girls' flag football tournament in Revere, Massachusetts, weren't the girls. They were the grown men running the game. A coach and referee got into a fight in front of children who had come to play football, not watch two adults lose their tempers. Both men later apologized, but what kind of example were they setting? We hear plenty about how soft kids have become. They can't handle losing, expect trophies for showing up and need constant praise. But as a psychotherapist, I wonder whether we've been blaming the wrong people. Maybe the problem isn't that children can't handle disappointment. Maybe it's that their parents can't stand watching them experience it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Spend a Saturday at a youth sporting event and you'll see parents screaming at referees and treating a missed call like a personal insult. A father tells his son to stop making excuses after striking out, then berates the umpire. A mother tells her daughter to be a good sport, then complains that the coach didn't give her enough playing time. These are often the same people complaining that America is raising a generation of wimps. Yet the moment a referee makes a call they don't like, they behave like toddlers. A parent who would punish his child for screaming at a teacher may have no problem screaming at a referee. He sees nothing wrong with it because he believes he's standing up for his kid. But defending your child doesn't give you a free pass to behave like a bully. YOUTH FOOTBALL COACHES FIGHTING & ACTING LIKE FOOLS IN PENNSYLVANIA ISN'T THE LEAST BIT SHOCKING For some parents, their child's athletic success has become tied to their own self-esteem. When the child wins, they feel successful. When the child loses, they feel embarrassed. A father who never made varsity may see his son's benching as another personal rejection. The child is playing a game, but the parent is still trying to settle something from 25 years ago. Your child's athletic career isn't a second chance at your own. If you didn't make varsity in high school, screaming at your son's Little League coach isn't going to change that. Youth sports have become an expensive business. Families spend thousands on travel teams, private lessons and tournaments. Some start talking about college scholarships before their children are even teenagers. After all that investment, parents can begin to feel they're owed something. If their child isn't starting, the coach must be playing favorites. If the team loses, someone must be incompetent. Sometimes your kid just isn't that good. Sometimes he has a lousy game. Sometimes the other team is better. That's sports, and arguing with the coach won't change it. We've gotten so used to treating children's disappointment as something that needs fixing that ordinary setbacks have become emergencies. Losing isn't a crisis. Sitting on the bench isn't trauma. A coach telling your kid he needs to improve isn't abuse. Yet some parents respond as though their children have suffered a serious injustice. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! A child who gets benched may be upset for an hour or two. He complains on the ride home, and moves on. His father, meanwhile, is still angry three days later, replaying the coach's decisions. The kid who struck out has forgotten about it. Dad is still furious on Tuesday. These parents are depriving their children of some of the most useful experiences sports can provide. Kids need to learn that trying hard doesn't guarantee winning, that someone else may be better and that unfair things sometimes happen. They need to figure out what to do when they're disappointed rather than expect an adult to intervene. I've seen adults struggle with this same habit. They get passed over for a promotion and assume the boss has something against them. They receive criticism and spend days complaining about how unfairly they've been treated. They devote more energy to proving somebody else was wrong than considering what they might do differently. Of course, parents should intervene when a coach is abusive or a child is genuinely being mistreated. But not making the starting lineup isn't mistreatment. Neither is losing a game or being told to practice more. There's a difference between protecting children from harm and protecting them from disappointment. Which brings us back to Massachusetts. Whatever prompted the disagreement, two adults at a children's football tournament ended up fighting in front of the players. Had one of the girls behaved that way, she probably would have been removed from the game. Instead, the adults were the ones who needed to be separated. Those girls showed up to play football. Instead, they watched two grown men make fools of themselves. Maybe the next time we complain that kids today can't handle disappointment, we should look at the adults standing on the sidelines. If your child's Little League game can ruin your entire weekend, your child isn't the one who needs to grow up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3b9fc75342cf4db918b67 U.S. Floats Lifeline to Russia: Allowing More Gas Sales to Europe te 2026-10-17T18:10:04.726Z U.S. Floats Lifeline to Russia: Allowing More Gas Sales to Europe The Trump administration is pitching the idea as part of a peace deal with Ukraine, but Europe is wary and critics say Russia would be strengthened. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3b54c75342cf4db918a71 Three men get 158 years each for murdering American and Australian surfers, dumping bodies in Mexican well te 2026-10-17T17:50:04.780Z Three men get 158 years each for murdering American and Australian surfers, dumping bodies in Mexican well Three men in Mexico received 158-year prison sentences Friday for the murders of Australian surfers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Redd Rhoad. A federal judge in the town of Ensenada, Baja California sentenced Jesús Gerardo García, Irineo Francisco and Ángel Jesús each to 158 years and nine months in prison for murder, robbery with violence and vehicle theft with violence. An accomplice of García's — Ary Gisell Silva Raya — was also convicted of aggravated robbery with violence and vehicle theft with violence and sentenced to 20 years in November after agreeing to an abbreviated trial. AMERICANS WARNED POPULAR TRAVEL ROUTES THIS SUMMER COULD CARRY CRIME AND KIDNAPPING RISKS García, Francisco and Jesús were convicted last week of killing the Robinson brothers and Rhoad, which authorities said was carried out in order to steal the tires from the deceased men's truck. "The attackers pull out a gun they were carrying and kill the person who initially resisted the robbery, then on the other two," Baja California prosecutor María Elena Andrade said, according to a report from The Associated Press. THREE WOMEN FOUND DEAD IN POPULAR AMERICAN TOURIST HOT SPOT AS LOCAL POLICE SEARCH FOR CLUES Mexican authorities found the trio's bodies in a well in the state of Baja California in May 2024. The three men traveled to Punta San José, about 50 miles from where their bodies were found in Ensenada, for a surfing trip in April 2024. MEXICAN SPORTS JOURNALIST ROBBED AT GUNPOINT DURING LIVE REPORT The parents of the Robinsons attended the sentencing, telling reporters the moment marked a significant conclusion to the tragic two years since their sons' deaths. "Today’s guilty verdict is a significant moment in our long and painful journey to seek justice for our beautiful sons, Callum and Jake, and their friend Carter Rhoad, whose lives were so cruelly taken from them in 2024," Matin Robinson said. POPULAR CRUISE LINE'S GIANT BEACH PARK BLOCKED BY MEXICO AFTER LOCAL BACKLASH ERUPTS The deaths captured international attention and rocked the local economy, which authorities said was heavily reliant on tourism. Antonio Otañez, president of the Baja California surfers association, said he was happy to see justice served but admitted the incident led to a "major drop" in tourism. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3b2f775342cf4db918a0e Former US ambassador says South Korea prosecuted him over speech made on American soil te 2026-10-17T17:40:07.595Z Former US ambassador says South Korea prosecuted him over speech made on American soil A former U.S. diplomat appeared in court in South Korea Friday facing charges of defamation against President Lee Jae Myung for comments made on American soil in a case that has left him stranded in the Asian country. Morse Tan's troubles began after he delivered a talk in June 2025 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., and responded to a question where he brought up the South Korean leader's alleged involvement in a crime as an adolescent. Since visiting the country in May, Tan has not been allowed to leave due to the case against him, having been charged under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc., and the Criminal Act. Tan issued his remarks about Lee’s alleged juvenile crimes at a National Press Club event titled: "Report on Election Fraud in the June 3 South Korean Presidential election." In response to a question about President Lee and other issues, Tan responded by citing allegations from a few years back that Lee was involved in a gang rape and murder when he was a teenager. He added that Lee, now 62, was sent to a juvenile detention center and did not complete junior high and high school.  SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT JUMPS TO INVEST IN MILITARY AFTER TRUMP CUTS JOINT EXERCISES South Korean prosecutors say the criminal allegations against Lee are unsubstantiated, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. The outlet wrote that they said Lee had not "been prevented from attending middle or high school due to such a criminal record."  Another South Korean news outlet, KBS World reported that "the prosecution previously verified that there was no record of Lee’s being incarcerated at a juvenile detention center and concluded that the rumors about his incarceration were false." Asia Business Daily reported that Tan's attorney said that "Even if jurisdiction is recognized, the statements did not present false information, and Tan was not aware that they were false," adding, "He had no intention to defame." Tan told Fox News Digital on Friday that he "pleaded not guilty because I believe that Lee Jae Myung is guilty" during his hearing at the Seoul Central District Court. OVER 50 HOUSE MEMBERS ACCUSE SOUTH KOREA'S NEW LEFT-WING GOVERNMENT OF ATTACKING US COMPANIES, FAVORING CHINA Tan, who has taught constitutional law and served as the dean of Liberty University’s law school, told Fox News Digital his "protected speech is about as protected as it gets." He said South Korea’s prosecutor invoked "criminal defamation, a dubious category which does not exist in the U.S.," to prosecute him. A spokesperson for the South Korean Embassy in Washington, D.C. told Fox News Digital, "This case is being handled in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations, established principles and due process in the Republic of Korea and the restriction on departure is also imposed and reviewed accordingly." Tan says he is disappointed that the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Michelle Steel, a former Republican congresswoman from California, has not publicly commented on Tan’s legal case — both Steel and Tan are Korean-Americans. A U.S. State Department spokesperson declined to comment on the specifics of the case. "The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans," the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "Due to privacy and other considerations, we have nothing further to share at this time." Tan said the case against him violated his due process rights, and the South Korean judicial system lacks jurisdiction to bring the case. He added that the second charge against him involves his July 2025 talk in South Korea, where he "raised some issues as questions" involving the president. "This is political lawfare. This is a persecution, not a prosecution," he said.  TRUMP SHOULD PRESS XI ON CHINA’S PERSECUTION OF BELIEVERS AT HOME AND ABROAD Tan believes the motivation for seeking to criminalize his free speech stems from the South Korean government’s view of him as a "threat" and an outspoken critic of Lee’s alleged appeasement policy toward the North Korean communist regime. "People consider me to be leading a movement against the communizing of South Korea," Tan said. Tan accused the present government of being aligned with North Korean and Chinese communist regimes "against the U.S. and the Korean people."  Tan points to bias against him by South Korean authorities, who he says prohibited him from attending the funeral of his grandmother, while it allows South Korean prisoners to attend funerals for family members. KBS World reported that the "Police, who had initially decided not to hand over Tan’s case to the prosecution, launched a reinvestigation at the prosecution’s request." National Review Online also reported that the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Cyber dismissed a complaint about Tan’s alleged defamatory statements in April 2026, declaring "no right to prosecute." According to South Korean law, Tan could face a prison term if found guilty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3b2f675342cf4db918a05 Netanyahu praises Trump's 'wicked sense of humor,' defends ironclad alliance ahead of historic Israel vote te 2026-10-17T17:40:06.471Z Netanyahu praises Trump's 'wicked sense of humor,' defends ironclad alliance ahead of historic Israel vote Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered a rare glimpse into his relationship with President Donald Trump, praising the president's "wicked sense of humor" and their shared commitment to protecting their nations from common threats. Speaking on "Life, Liberty & Levin," the Israeli leader told host Mark Levin that his relationship with Trump is built on years of mutual understanding and shared security concerns. Netanyahu said their partnership could continue to "bring security" if he wins Israel's upcoming election. "I always recognize he's the president of the United States, he does what he thinks is good for the United States. And that's exactly what he does. I do the same for Israel," Netanyahu said. "And I'm glad that it often, very often, this meshes." TRUMP WELCOMES NETANYAHU TO WHITE HOUSE AS RAGING IRAN WAR THREATENS TO SOUR US-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP Netanyahu also highlighted Trump's personal warmth, a side of the president he said many people may not know about. "Our rapport not only comes from knowing each other for so many years, it's also from understanding that we face a common danger and that we have to protect our common future. And that's really it," Netanyahu said. "Aside from the fact it's fun being with him, I mean, I don't know. Most people don't know that he has a wicked sense of humor. I mean, he can be very funny and very warm. And so, I treasure this relationship," he added. 'BIBI'S HAIR ON FIRE': TRUMP-NETANYAHU PUBLIC 'RIFT' MASKED UNIFIED FRONT AGAINST IRAN, ANALYST SAYS Israel is preparing to hold its first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks and the wars that followed, with voters set to head to the polls Oct. 27. When asked about his political future, Netanyahu said he's focused on winning re-election. "First, I have to get elected," Netanyahu said. "And by the way, I fight every campaign as though I'm [going to] lose, and that's the only reason I win. But I have to fight it in the coming week, and I will." "But God willing, if I'm elected, then this partnership will continue to bring security and bring peace," he added. 'PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH': TRUMP GAZA PLAN GAINS GLOBAL BACKING ONE YEAR ON NETANYAHU REJECTS REPORTS OF A RIFT WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP, SAYS THE TWO REMAIN ALIGNED ON IRAN Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and has worked closely with Trump during both of Trump's presidential terms. While their relationship remains close, it has not been without friction. Earlier this year, Trump confirmed reports of a heated phone call during which he called Netanyahu "f---ing crazy" over Israel's military operations in Lebanon. Trump also emphasized that he "really love[s] Bibi" and works with him "excellently." Netanyahu later described the disagreement on CNBC as "tactical disagreements" that happen "in the best of families." The full interview airs Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. ET on "Life, Liberty & Levin." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3b0a075342cf4db9189a4 Indiana's battle against Ohio State at Memorial Stadium highlights Hoosiers' strong commitment to the military te 2026-10-17T17:30:08.072Z Indiana's battle against Ohio State at Memorial Stadium highlights Hoosiers' strong commitment to the military There are a couple of anti-aircraft guns and part of the USS Indiana, including the mast, sitting outside Memorial Stadium on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington. It’s all a tribute to the men and women from Indiana who have served in the armed forces of the United States. As No. 5 Indiana, the defending national champion, hosts No. 4 Ohio State in a Big Ten college football mega-tilt on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, OutKick's Game of the Week, the connection between sporting events on campus and the military is undeniable. THE CIGNETTI EFFECT IS REAL: INDIANA FOOTBALL SPARKS AN UNBELIEVABLE 'REVIVAL' IN BLOOMINGTON The importance of the military every single day at Indiana University is also undeniable. "IU definitely has an upper echelon of military history, and they do really treat their military personnel with a lot of respect," said Vasiliios Koultourides, a senior at Indiana and a member of the Indiana National Guard. "They do really care about us. " EXCLUSIVE: NEW AMERICA 250 MONUMENT LETS FAMILIES FIND MILITARY RELATIVES IN SECONDS: 'I HAD TEARS IN MY EYES' And Indiana University cares about its military history, not just by displaying relics outside the football stadium, but by chronicling the military service of every single person with ties to the university with a cherished, one-of-a-kind piece of history carefully and respectfully housed inside the school’s Memorial Student Union on campus. The Golden Book at Indiana has its own hallowed room there. Dating back to 1898, the book is now a fragile specimen, protected in a clear plastic box that still allows for viewing. A GENERATION CANNOT REMEMBER 9/11. WE HAVE A DUTY TO MAKE SURE THEY LEARN The Indiana Daily Student began the initiative to document military service by IU students and staff by publishing a list of those who served in the Spanish-American War. Next was an effort to compile a list of those who had served in the Civil War. According to Indiana University’s website, each of the 152 pages of the book "lists the names of veterans as well as donors to IU’s Memorial Fund, which sponsored the construction of three buildings on campus in honor of those men and women: Memorial Hall, Indiana Memorial Union, and Memorial Stadium. UNIVERSITIES ACROSS AMERICA HONOR THE VICTIMS OF THE 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACKS WITH MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMBS "Inside the book, carefully written by hand, are the names of IU alumni who served in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection, the Mexican Border Expedition, World War I, and World War II." In 2016, Indiana University began a digital version of the Golden Book and now more than 25,000 names are listed. ‘THEIR SOULS ARE IN THAT STEEL’: 9/11 BEAM MAKES EMOTIONAL STOP IN INDIANAPOLIS BEFORE RETURN TO NYC "I just think it's the coolest thing ever, and I think it's so unique," said Indiana student Zainab Diouf, who is a member of the Indiana National Guard. "No other school has that, so I think it's such a cool thing, and I really encourage if you're here at IU to go see it." Koultourides certainly remembers the first time he saw the book. He was touring the Indiana campus while still in high school. The Golden Book mesmerized him. VAN HIPP: WHY THE ARMY SHOULD RESTORE ITS GRASSROOTS LINK TO AMERICA'S COMMUNITIES "I was like, whoa, I’ve never seen anything like this before. It's like a little chapel kind of, but I remember walking up to the book and just looking at it, and that's when it kind of hit me like, oh, this is a memorial for everyone that's ever been (in the military). It’s amazing to see how they've kept such in-depth records about these people's lives and service. It means a lot to know that you're not forgotten, and you'll forever be there and remembered. It's really cool to see." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Indeed, make no mistake, Indiana University doesn’t forget its veterans, or its military-connected students. The school features a comprehensive Center for Veterans and Military Students that offers assistance with benefits, funding, scholarships, career guidance and more. "The Center for Veterans and Military Students is awesome," Koultourides said." It's a nice area where you can sit, study, and then also meet individuals that are just like you who have shared experiences. Which is really important for a lot of people who have gone and actually deployed, and they come back to school." Elsewhere on campus, Indiana’s military members are treated with equal importance. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Most athletic teams at Indiana have "Salute to Service" games each season. In addition, military students and veterans have a role in countless athletic events, from running the color guard to helping the cheerleaders fire up the crowd. At football games, military students pound out pushups after touchdowns. They also fire off a cannon. "We just have such a big military-oriented culture here. At the football games, you'll see the ROTC on the field cheering on, helping cheer with the cheerleaders. I feel like IU just really loves its veterans and its veteran students and allows us to be students while understanding our service." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That gratitude isn't lost on the students who have committed themselves to our country. "It's a really nice experience for all of us to really have the opportunity (to be a part of IU's athletic culture)," Koultourides said. "And it shows how thankful they are for what we do for the community and for everyone who serves." Is the military honored and showcased on your favorite college campus? Let me know at: patricia.babcockmcgraw@outkick.com Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3b09e75342cf4db91899b Here's some tips on how to organize photos with keywords on your phone te 2026-10-17T17:30:06.821Z Here's some tips on how to organize photos with keywords on your phone Your phone probably holds thousands of pictures. Some are important family memories, while others are screenshots you saved because you thought you might need them later. Then comes the frustrating part. You remember taking a particular photo, but finding it feels like searching for a needle in a digital haystack. Apple's iOS 27 offers a way to make that search easier by letting you add keywords to individual photos. Instead of scrolling through months of pictures, you can search for a word you've assigned to a photo and pull it up again. Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel users have similar ways to organize their pictures, although the tools work differently. Here's how to take advantage of them and spend less time hunting for photos. Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You’ll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com. YOUR PHONE CAN FIX BADLY FRAMED PHOTOS AFTER YOU TAKE THEM Apple's Photos app can already recognize people, pets, places and objects. However, automatic searches don't always understand why a particular photo is important to you. That's where manually assigned keywords can help. For example, you might photograph a parking spot at an airport or save a picture of a particular appliance model number. Adding a keyword you will remember later can make the photo much easier to find. These instructions are based on an iPhone 15 Pro running iOS 27. Choose words that make sense to you. For example, a picture of your car's license plate might get a keyword such as "license plate." You could also tag pictures from a family vacation with a memorable trip name. Once you've added keywords, searching for those pictures takes only a few seconds. You can also manage your keywords by opening Photos > Collections > your profile icon > Manage Keywords. From there, you can rename keywords, delete them or add frequently used keywords to your favorites. Pro tip: Start with photos you actually struggle to find. Important documents, appliance labels and travel information are useful candidates. There's no need to spend an entire weekend tagging your photo library. Samsung Galaxy phones also let you add tags to pictures using the built-in Gallery app. That means you can assign your own keywords and search for them later, much like you can on an iPhone. Depending on your Galaxy model and Gallery version, the exact location of the tagging controls may vary. However, Samsung supports manual photo tagging on compatible devices. Here's how to tag a picture using Samsung Gallery. On some Galaxy versions, you may need to tap Edit in the photo's details to add a tag. If you don't see the option, make sure your Gallery app is updated. Once you've tagged a photo, you can use the Gallery's search feature to find it again. For example, you could tag pictures of your home appliances with their model names. Later, when you need a serial number or replacement part, you can search for the tag instead of scrolling through your entire camera roll. Albums offer another way to keep related pictures together, especially when you want to organize several photos from the same event or project. For example, you could create an album for home repairs and keep pictures of paint colors, appliance labels and receipts in one place. Pro tip: If you regularly photograph product labels or serial numbers, keep them together in an album called "Home information." You'll appreciate having those pictures handy when something breaks. HOW TO SAVE A VIDEO FRAME AS A PHOTO ON YOUR PHONE Google Pixel phones take a different approach. Instead of relying on manually assigned keywords, Google Photos uses automatic recognition to help you find pictures based on what's in them. For example, you can search for "dog," "beach" or "receipt" and Google Photos may find relevant pictures without requiring you to tag them first. You can also create albums to organize pictures you want to keep together. Google Photos can recognize many objects, places and other details in your pictures. Here's how to use its built-in search feature. Google Photos can often identify objects and locations without requiring you to manually label every picture. However, results depend on what the app can recognize, so you may need to try a different search term if your first attempt doesn't find the right photo. If you prefer organizing pictures yourself, albums offer a straightforward way to group related photos. To find your albums later, open Google Photos > Collections > Albums. You can create albums for vacations, family events or important household information. That way, pictures you frequently need are grouped together instead of scattered throughout your photo library. Google Photos also offers a useful feature for organizing certain documents automatically. On supported versions, backed-up pictures of receipts and other paperwork may appear in a dedicated Documents collection. To check, open Google Photos > Collections > Documents. If Google Photos recognizes documents in your backed-up pictures, you may find them organized into categories. This can be particularly helpful when you're trying to locate a receipt or another document you photographed months ago. Pro tip: Try searching Google Photos before creating dozens of albums. You may discover that it already recognizes much of what you're looking for. You don't need a complicated system to keep your pictures under control. In fact, a few consistent habits can make a bigger difference than spending hours organizing every image you've ever taken. Start with photos you know you'll need again. Travel confirmations and warranty information are good candidates. Then choose simple names that you'll remember when searching. Avoid overly specific labels that might be difficult to recall months later. For example, "kitchen repair" will probably be easier to remember than the exact date you photographed a broken dishwasher. Also, remember that photo organization doesn't replace a backup. Important pictures should be protected through a trusted cloud backup service or another reliable backup method. And if you're photographing sensitive information, think carefully about whether you want those pictures stored in a cloud account. STOP LOSING PHOTO QUALITY WHEN YOU SHARE PICTURES I've lost count of how many times I've taken a photo specifically so I wouldn't forget something, only to spend several minutes trying to find it later. A simple keyword or well-named album can solve a surprisingly annoying problem. What I like about Apple's approach is the ability to assign a word that means something to you. Your phone might recognize a picture of a car, but it doesn't necessarily know that you took it because you needed to remember where you parked. Samsung Galaxy users can take advantage of manual tags, too, while Google Pixel owners have powerful automatic search tools built into Google Photos. My advice is to start small. Organize the pictures you'll actually need again, and let your phone's built-in search handle the rest. Would you rather have your phone automatically analyze every picture to make it searchable, or would you prefer more control over how your personal photos are labeled and organized? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3ae4975342cf4db918935 'Moderate' AG's office turned to groups that spent years suing prisons for recruiting help: emails reveal te 2026-10-17T17:20:09.363Z 'Moderate' AG's office turned to groups that spent years suing prisons for recruiting help: emails reveal EXCLUSIVE — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ office repeatedly sought recruiting help from two prominent left-wing legal groups that spent years suing the state’s corrections department alongside Mayes’ top deputy, internal emails obtained by Fox News Digital show. Chief Deputy Attorney General Daniel Barr sought recommendations from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Berkeley-based Prison Law Office (PLO) for attorneys to handle Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) work inside the Attorney General’s Office and later for candidates to serve as ADCRR general counsel, according to the emails. Barr already had a long history with both groups before joining Mayes’ office. Prior to his position in the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, he was a partner at Perkins Coie, where he spent years litigating alongside the ACLU and PLO in a federal case that ultimately resulted in a judge finding Arizona’s prison conditions to be constitutionally inadequate. Both groups advocate substantial changes to incarceration policy. The ACLU has pursued a nationwide goal of cutting jail and prison populations by 50% through reforms including decriminalization, bail reform, shorter sentences and clemency, and has called for reductions in immigration detention. The PLO, meanwhile, says it works to reduce incarceration while also litigating on issues related to prison conditions, medical care, disability rights and solitary confinement. 'THRILL KILLER' AND DESERT EXECUTIONER — MEET THE DOZENS OF CRIMINALS DEM AG BACKED FOR PAROLE: 'NO BRAINER' In November's general election, Mayes is slated to face Arizona state Sen. Warren Petersen, a Republican, as she seeks to defend her role as the top law enforcement officer in the state. Mayes won her 2022 race by just 280 votes, one of the narrowest margins in state history. "Maybe FOX News should start with the facts: the ACLU has repeatedly sued Kris Mayes over issues where they disagreed with her," Delaney Corcoran, the campaign manager for Mayes' re-election campaign, told Fox News Digital when asked about the email correspondence. "Mayes has consistently fought for funding for Arizona police and cartel task forces — and stands shoulder to shoulder with Arizona sheriffs and police. Together, Mayes and law enforcement have seized 27 million fentanyl pills off of our streets, more than any other Attorney General in state history." Mayes has defended Arizona against lawsuits from the ACLU challenging laws that allowed state and local police to arrest people illegally entering the country between ports of entry and restricted when people could film police officers. She later settled with the ACLU in the police filming case, agreeing to permanently prohibit the unconstitutional police recording law. Though Mayes describes herself as a "moderate" and sparred with liberal legal groups, Barr — one of her top aides — repeatedly sought candidate recommendations from the progressive ACLU and PLO for corrections-related legal roles. DRAG QUEENS, TRANS PASTOR, ABORTION RALLIES: INSIDE DEM GOVERNOR HOPEFUL'S PROGRESSIVE CHURCH "I am looking to bring as much ADCRR work back in-house as possible in the Arizona AG’s Office. To do that, I need to hire attorneys to represent ADCRR in numerous capacities. If you know of anyone who may be interested in helping to turnaround things around here, please let me know," Barr wrote to representatives of the ACLU and PLO in February 2023. In April of that year, Barr again turned to the groups, this time seeking possible candidates for ADCRR’s top legal position. "Let me know if you have any suggested candidates," he wrote, forwarding an email to PLO and ACLU representatives soliciting applications for ADCRR general counsel. When his efforts to fill the role of ADCRR’s top lawyer bore no fruit, he again turned to the two groups. "Still no takers for the ADCRR general counsel job. If you have any suggestions, please let me know," he wrote to them on May 11, 2023. That same day, ACLU National Prison Project director David Fathi responded, promising to "redouble" his efforts to find a candidate for Barr. Among the priorities of the ACLU National Prison Project are "substantially reducing the incarcerated population" and promoting a criminal justice system in which incarceration is used only as a "last resort." Fathi has also criticized relying on police and prisons to address drug problems,stating in one social media post that "we will never solve drug problems with police and prisons." Corene Kendrick, the deputy director of the National Prison Project, responded in turn to Barr's email that one of her possible recommendations was already "enjoying suing ADCRR in civil rights damages cases in her spare time of running her café in Carrizozo," showing that at least one prospective candidate being floated to Barr had experience suing ADCRR in civil-rights cases. SOCIALISTS SET SIGHTS ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF GOVERNMENT AS GOP WARNS OF BIGGER PLAN UNFOLDING Fox News Digital only obtained email records, not call transcripts or in-person meeting minutes, so it’s unclear what further assistance, if any, the PLO and ACLU gave the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. ADCRR ultimately hired Ashley Oddo to serve as its general counsel. Before joining ADCRR, Oddo led Arizona State University’s Academy for Justice and had backed several criminal-justice positions associated with the left, including addressing systemic racism in policing and pardoning people convicted of nonviolent federal marijuana offenses. Oddo has no institutional affiliation with the ACLU or the PLO nor was her name mentioned by either organization in email communications with Barr. Other communications obtained and reviewed by Fox News Digital show a cordial relationship between Barr and staffers working for the ACLU and PLO. Fathi, for instance, requested a phone conversation with Barr in February 2023, and Barr responded two minutes later. Fathi disclosed in another email that the director of ADCRR reached out to him "to schedule a call about working together on ADCRR issues." Don Specter, a longtime PLO attorney, also reported having a "productive meeting" with the head of ADCRR in June 2023. To reduce incarceration, the PLO has pursued litigation that contributed to court-ordered reductions in California’s prison population, supported credit systems that can advance release or parole eligibility, and advocated reentry programs allowing eligible people to serve portions of their sentences in the community. The organizations Barr turned to for recruiting assistance have taken positions on policing and incarceration that differ sharply from Mayes’ public law-and-order posture. ARIZONA DEM AG BLASTED FOR 'DANGEROUS' CLAIM RESIDENTS CAN SHOOT ICE AGENTS UNDER STATE LAWS "As Attorney General, Mayes has been a partner to law enforcement, delivering millions of dollars in funding and resources so border sheriffs and Arizona police can keep us safe," her campaign website reads. "She has locked up drug cartel members, seized more than 27 million deadly fentanyl pills off our streets and gone after criminals trying to take advantage of our kids." The ACLU, meanwhile, has explicitly advocated defunding or divesting from police departments and redirecting resources toward other community services — publishing blogs with titles such as "Defunding the Police Will Actually Make Us Safer" and "Local Officials: Pledge to Divest from Police and Reinvest in Black Communities." Additionally, the legal advocacy group has urged Congress to cut federal police funding while also calling on state and local leaders to reduce law enforcement spending. The PLO likewise advocates reducing incarceration, expanding release opportunities and increasing community-based alternatives. Those positions differ sharply from Mayes’ stated position on police funding. During her 2022 campaign, Mayes responded with "a resounding no" when asked whether she supported defunding the police. Barr, Fathi, Oddo, Specter, Kendrick, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, the ACLU and the PLO did not respond to requests for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3ae4875342cf4db91892c John Goodman admits he felt 'frightened' after the sudden fame he experienced from 'Roseanne' te 2026-10-17T17:20:08.383Z John Goodman admits he felt 'frightened' after the sudden fame he experienced from 'Roseanne' John Goodman is getting real about the downside of starring in one of the biggest sitcoms of all time. During a conversation with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, the 74-year-old actor admitted he was "frightened" by the level of fame he achieved following his starring role in "Roseanne" and other projects. When asked what his biggest pitfalls were that he wished he would have foreseen, he replied he wished he would have understood fame better. "I wish I would have taken to it better," he said. "I didn't. I was frightened … I'm my own worst enemy, by far." ROSEANNE BARR HASN’T SPOKEN TO TV SISTER LAURIE METCALF SINCE SHOW’S CANCELLATION Earlier in the conversation with interviewer Joe Neumaier, Goodman was asked about the way his career picked up in the late ‘80s and early '90s, and how he shifted from being a more independent actor to being a celebrity. "It changed ,'" he said. "That's when I was told, ‘You better get a publicist and get a hold of this stuff.’ And I just … I had a bad time dealing with how famous I got all of a sudden, and just [said], ‘Well, that ain’t me.'" He added, "It took a long time to deal with it, so I got that out of the way. But just the negotiations you have to go through, the things you have to do to sell a film, they're not ideal, but they need to be done. People put a lot of money into these things, and let's help each other out and get this done. They have a job to do, and you have to support it." At another point in the interview, Goodman shared he agreed to do "Roseanne" "to quit living out of a suitcase," adding that he "hit it off with [Roseanne Barr] immediately, to the point where, and not in an arrogant way, I just knew when I left that I had the job." "Roseanne" aired on ABC for nine seasons from 1988 to 1997, releasing 222 episodes in its first run and winning four Emmy Awards. "At the time, the hot shows in television were all wealth porn, like 'Dynasty,' 'Dallas,' stuff like that. And we were sober reality," he said. "Rose said something early on that 'just because we're poor doesn't make us stupid.' And the reason that family stayed together was because of laughter and obvious love. And I think that showed on the screen in a real way." Following his time on "Roseanne," Goodman starred in many successful movies, including "The Flintstones," "The Big Lebowski," "Monsters Inc." and others, before returning to the role of Dan Conner in the "Roseanne" reboot in 2018. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE While successful, the reboot only lasted one season, as it was quickly canceled after Barr made a racist statement on social media in reference to President Barak Obama's senior advisor, Valerie Jarrett. Just a few weeks later, ABC announced that the show's cast would be returning for a new spin-off, "The Conners," without Barr. The show aired for 112 episodes from 2018 to 2025, with Goodman filming that and "The Righteous Gemstones" at the same time. "I didn’t think [the 'Roseanne' reboot] was going to go beyond the initial five or six episodes. I thought it’d be a one-off thing, and then we got picked up, and Roseanne got fired," he told The Hollywood Reporter in July 2025. "I thought that was it, and as soon as they dismissed the cast, I picked up 'Righteous Gemstones.' Then we got to do the show again as 'The Conners.' I didn’t know how long it would last, but I sure enjoyed it while I was there." When speaking to the outlet, he also shared that he and Barr had not spoken "for about seven or eight years" at the time, adding "I’d rather doubt if she wants to talk to me." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Barr told listeners of her podcast, "The Roseanne Barr Podcast," in March that she felt "betrayed" by Goodman due to his decision to scale back his appearances on the show in the later seasons. "I don't think I heard it from his agent, I think I heard it from the producers of the show actually [that] he doesn't want to be on the show anymore," she explained. "I think they said he'll do six of the 24 or something like that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3ae4775342cf4db918923 College Football Playoff expansion is just the latest example of why 'growing the game' isn't always healthy te 2026-10-17T17:20:07.439Z College Football Playoff expansion is just the latest example of why 'growing the game' isn't always healthy "Grow the game." It's a phrase you hear quite often on social media these days, particularly with more "niche" sports like hockey or golf. Just this past week, a different sport has made yet another attempt to "grow the game," as college football announced it will be expanding its playoff from 12 to 24 teams sometime in the near future. Plenty has been written on why this is a bad idea, mostly with regard to destroying what was once the greatest and most consequential regular season in sports, and while I share those sentiments, I'm looking to attack this from a different angle. This isn't even the first time college football has attempted to "grow the game" and appeal to a wider audience. HERE'S WHY THE COACHES ASSOCIATION'S 24-TEAM COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF COULD RUIN THE SPORT The College Football Playoff, since its very inception, was created in part to appease those who cried that the BCS was an unfair and antiquated system. So we went to a four-game model, then a 12-game model, and now that 12 isn't enough, we have moved to 24. CFP, NCAA TOURNAMENT EXPANSION BOTH DRAW BACKLASH, BUT ONE IS DEFINITIVELY WORSE THAN THE OTHER Surely, that's the end of it, right? If 24 is good, is 32 better? Where is the limiting principle? And it's not just the Playoff, either. Conference expansion and realignment, as well as an unfettered transfer portal, has college football looking more and more like the NFL by the day, and that's by design. SEC, BIG TEN ARE DOMINATING COLLEGE FOOTBALL THANKS TO MASSIVE ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER CONFERENCES One of the biggest arguments I've seen in favor of the expanded CFP is that the NFL has a certain percentage of its teams make the postseason, and that a 24-team model will have those numbers look closer to the NFL. With all due respect, if I wanted to watch the NFL, I'd just watch the NFL. HERE'S WHY, EVEN WITH ALL ITS PROBLEMS, COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS STILL BETTER THAN THE NFL Can we stop trying to turn college football into something that "everyone" wants to watch? Because you're not just appealing to a wider audience, you're appealing to a lowest common denominator as a result. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE College football was never the most popular sport in America, but it was certainly the most beloved. Fans were insanely passionate and regionally focused, and the game reflected that. The folks who "didn't get it" were more than welcome to tune out. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! I understand from a money perspective why college football is trying to "grow the game," and my colleague Trey Wallace wrote a great piece about that, but sacrificing the will of loyal fans for the almighty dollar is unhealthy for the sport long term. I mentioned the NHL trying to "grow the game," and while that has gotten them slightly more exposure, it's also attracted fans who read "Heated Rivalry" with pronouns and "Free Palestine" in their social media bio. College football isn't for everyone. It never was. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER So stop trying to include the ones who weren't on board from the start. If you like the NFL, that's great. But let us enjoy our Saturday religion while you enjoy your Sunday corporate clash. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3ae4575342cf4db9188ff Republicans Turn on Trump Over Russia Sanctions Waiver te 2026-10-17T17:20:05.216Z Republicans Turn on Trump Over Russia Sanctions Waiver Trump's sanctions waiver has drawn bipartisan criticism, with lawmakers warning it could weaken pressure on Moscow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3ac0075342cf4db9188ca Meet Maricopa’s gardening gurus te 2026-10-17T17:10:24.946Z Meet Maricopa’s gardening gurus Harriet Phelps and Wende Gehrt both grew up gardening from an early age. But gardening in Arizona meant learning a few new rules.   “We killed everything the first two years we lived here,” Phelps said of she and her husband, Ted, who live in Hidden Valley. “We had to adjust our growing period. We were doing it at the wrong time of the year.”  Phelps and Gehrt are two Pinal County Master Gardeners helping gardeners figure out what grows — and what doesn’t — in Maricopa. In fact, it’s why they write a gardening column in each issue of InMaricopa.   “We’re here to help. We want people to be successful,” Gehrt, a Glennwilde resident, said. “We are happiest when we know you are being successful.”    Always a gardener  The gardening journey for Phelps began in a farming community in southern Kansas. “When we were young, we knew to take a bowl out and pick the peppers or cut the okra,” she recalled. “It was just a given.”  Before moving to Arizona in 2010, she was a Northern Illinois Master Gardener for seven years. Add in 13 years as a Master Gardener in Arizona, and she has 20 years of experience in the program.  A retired psychologist, Phelps worked with families and on child welfare issues for a quarter century. She believes gardening is much more than a hobby or popular diversion: She believes it can empower others to sustain themselves.   She relayed the story of a teaching colleague in Illinois who was advising young people about orchards in the area.  “A 5-year-old asked if all apples grow on trees. That told me how separated we are from agriculture, leaving our young people in jeopardy,” she said. “My personal perspective is that gardening teaches young families survival and sustainability. If we are ever in a food crisis situation, it’s going to be ugly. Young families need to understand what they need to do so sustain themselves.”  Gehrt looks back on similar beginnings. Her mother’s orchard and strawberry patch were only part of the equation.   “I’ve been involved in gardening since I was a child growing up on a large dairy farm in Wisconsin because that’s where the food came from,” she said. “We grew and raised everything we ate. The kids also grew cucumbers for the local pickle factory, which paid for our school supplies and clothes.”  She carried her love of gardening throughout her life.  “Every place we lived, I always found a way to garden,” she said. “It’s the purest way to get your food.”  She quickly became involved with the Master Gardener program upon moving to Maricopa in 2017. The secret she learned? Focus on native or desert-adapted plants.  “I walk around the big box stores and I say, ‘This shouldn’t be sold in Arizona, or this shouldn’t be grown in Arizona,’” Gehrt said.   She gives petunias as an example, noting they can be grown in February but should not be sold in stores in June. Phelps puts hostas in the same category, explaining they are too tender for the Arizona heat.    All gardeners, however, should not be afraid of trial and error — or at least within reason given the extreme conditions.  “It’s always an experiment; we don’t use the ‘F’ word,” she said. “There’s no such thing as failure if you try something and it doesn’t work.”    Pinal County Master Gardener Resources  Plant hotline: 520-374-6263   Email: MacMasterGardener@gmail.com  Website: https://extension.arizona.edu/programs/pinal-county-master-gardener    Guru tips for novice gardeners   What tips do you have for new gardeners?  Phelps: Be aware of the weather and your environment. If you are planting seeds, pay attention to the seed packet. That’s an encyclopedia of information. Gehrt: Choose wisely. If you want to not do a lot of care, there are certain plants you can try. If you want something to be colorful and blooming, you’re going to do a lot of pruning and watering. One plant every gardener should start with  Phelps: The prickly pear cactus is easy to grow. It puts out a red fruit and you get the prickly pear jelly. Gehrt: Outdoors, one of the easiest is the agave cactus. There’s no care, no pruning and it can handle the heat. It can grow in sun or shade – and you have the different colors. Current personal project  Phelps: I love cactus. They are survivors and there are so many varieties. I’ve become the cactus lady. I have blue agave in my yard and a 20-foot saguaro was recently blown over by monsoon winds. It’s quite a sight seeing me hold the cactus back with a bungee cord. You have to be careful with them. Gehrt: My tomato garden. I love trying different varieties and colors. I get such a kick out of putting a packet of seeds in the ground and ending up with big, beautiful plants.   This story first appeared in the October issue of InMaricopa. The post Meet Maricopa’s gardening gurus appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3abf675342cf4db91887f Commanders Hit With Brutal Injury News Right Before 49ers Game te 2026-10-17T17:10:14.264Z Commanders Hit With Brutal Injury News Right Before 49ers Game Washington is expected to rule out one key player against the 49ers. Here's the latest on his injury and potential replacements. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3abf475342cf4db918876 Nick Saban Reveals His Biggest Fear With 24-Team College Football Playoff te 2026-10-17T17:10:12.820Z Nick Saban Reveals His Biggest Fear With 24-Team College Football Playoff Nick Saban points to one major concern with the College Football Playoff reportedly set to expand to 24 teams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3abf075342cf4db91886d Tech Company Barred From Green Card Filings Amid H-1B Visa Crackdown te 2026-10-17T17:10:08.763Z Tech Company Barred From Green Card Filings Amid H-1B Visa Crackdown A tech company has been suspended from participating in the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program for two years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9ae75342cf4db91880d El-Sayed Scores Boost With Conservative Pollster As Trump Escalates Attacks te 2026-10-17T17:00:30.691Z El-Sayed Scores Boost With Conservative Pollster As Trump Escalates Attacks “I can call you whatever the hell I want,” the president said at a campaign rally as polls point to a close Michigan Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9ad75342cf4db918804 Norte Fire Images Show Multiple Homes Destroyed As Blaze Explodes te 2026-10-17T17:00:29.496Z Norte Fire Images Show Multiple Homes Destroyed As Blaze Explodes Several homes have been damaged as fire crews work to contain the Norte fire in Southern California. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9ac75342cf4db9187fb I’m A Single Mom Attending College—My Dorm Roommate Is My 6-Year-Old Son te 2026-10-17T17:00:28.391Z I’m A Single Mom Attending College—My Dorm Roommate Is My 6-Year-Old Son I remember being absolutely amazed that there was a college where I could actually live on campus with my son. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9ab75342cf4db9187f2 Trump Threatens ‘Jail’ In California Midterm Election Fight te 2026-10-17T17:00:27.285Z Trump Threatens ‘Jail’ In California Midterm Election Fight Trump said California officials who count ballots of suspected non-citizens 'will all go to jail for a long period of time.' Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9aa75342cf4db9187e9 ALS Stole My Father’s Voice. Could We Bring It Back?  te 2026-10-17T17:00:26.160Z ALS Stole My Father’s Voice. Could We Bring It Back?  I could not cure my dad's disease. But I had worked in tech for years. Maybe I could give him back his voice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9a875342cf4db9187e0 Donald Trump's Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low 17 Days Before Midterms te 2026-10-17T17:00:24.943Z Donald Trump's Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low 17 Days Before Midterms A widening intensity gap leaves Republicans reliant on MAGA turnout as Democrats lead national forecasts for control of Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9a775342cf4db9187d7 Zelensky Links Huge Russia Energy Attack to Trump Sanctions Waiver te 2026-10-17T17:00:23.902Z Zelensky Links Huge Russia Energy Attack to Trump Sanctions Waiver More than 15 critical power facilities were targeted as Zelensky warned that easing pressure on Moscow encourages Putin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9a675342cf4db9187ce Republicans Who Could Help Block Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal te 2026-10-17T17:00:22.690Z Republicans Who Could Help Block Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal Multiple Republicans have spoken out against Trump's deal with Putin to increase supplies of Russian diesel to U.S. markets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9a575342cf4db9187c5 I Was Told I Had MS—Then an MRI Revealed the Truth te 2026-10-17T17:00:21.541Z I Was Told I Had MS—Then an MRI Revealed the Truth Suddenly, the MS diagnosis felt very serious. I decided to get a second opinion and what doctors found next changed everything. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9a475342cf4db9187bc Map Reveals Where Drought To Worsen As El Niño To Shape Winter te 2026-10-17T17:00:20.347Z Map Reveals Where Drought To Worsen As El Niño To Shape Winter The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its winter outlook this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9a375342cf4db9187b3 Patriots Get Major AJ Brown Injury Update Ahead of Jets Game te 2026-10-17T17:00:19.276Z Patriots Get Major AJ Brown Injury Update Ahead of Jets Game The Patriots received encouraging A.J. Brown news ahead of Sunday's Jets game as New England looks to strengthen its offense. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9a275342cf4db9187aa Packers Get Troubling Micah Parsons News Ahead of Cowboys Clash  te 2026-10-17T17:00:18.052Z Packers Get Troubling Micah Parsons News Ahead of Cowboys Clash  The Packers received another Micah Parsons injury update ahead of Sunday's primetime showdown with the Cowboys. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a9a075342cf4db9187a1 Ex-NFL Star Draws Major Backlash for Controversial Jalen Hurts Take te 2026-10-17T17:00:16.985Z Ex-NFL Star Draws Major Backlash for Controversial Jalen Hurts Take An ex-NFL player sparked backlash after playing "devil's advocate" about Jalen Hurts' injury situation with the Eagles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a99f75342cf4db918798 Pittsburgh Makes Major QB Change Ahead of Boston College Showdown te 2026-10-17T17:00:15.921Z Pittsburgh Makes Major QB Change Ahead of Boston College Showdown Pitt looks to bounce back against Boston College after its first loss of the year, with a major storyline emerging at quarterback. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a99e75342cf4db91878f Nick Saban Names Biggest Big Ten 'Disappointment' This Season te 2026-10-17T17:00:14.727Z Nick Saban Names Biggest Big Ten 'Disappointment' This Season Nick Saban called out a Big Ten program for underperforming through the first six weeks of the college football season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a99d75342cf4db918786 Georgia Set to Welcome Back Offensive Star Against Auburn te 2026-10-17T17:00:13.419Z Georgia Set to Welcome Back Offensive Star Against Auburn Georgia is expected to have one of its best offensive players back in the lineup Saturday as the Bulldogs host the Auburn Tigers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a99c75342cf4db91877d Eagles Make Major Decision on Jalen Hurts’ Season Before Facing Panthers te 2026-10-17T17:00:12.049Z Eagles Make Major Decision on Jalen Hurts’ Season Before Facing Panthers Jalen Hurts' injury has taken another turn as the Eagles make a telling decision involving their star quarterback. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a99a75342cf4db918774 Joel Embiid Takes Subtle Shot at Knicks Ahead of Championship Ring Ceremony te 2026-10-17T17:00:10.655Z Joel Embiid Takes Subtle Shot at Knicks Ahead of Championship Ring Ceremony Joel Embiid has a pointed response to the Knicks' ring ceremony ahead of opening night, adding fresh intrigue to the rivalry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a99875342cf4db91876b Sophie Cunningham Calls Out 'Dangerous' Angel Reese Plays Before WNBA Finals te 2026-10-17T17:00:08.845Z Sophie Cunningham Calls Out 'Dangerous' Angel Reese Plays Before WNBA Finals Sophie Cunningham called out Angel Reese's "dangerous" plays ahead of the Dream playing the Valkyries in the WNBA Finals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a99775342cf4db918762 Nick Saban Names the 4 Legit National Championship Teams in College Football te 2026-10-17T17:00:07.248Z Nick Saban Names the 4 Legit National Championship Teams in College Football Nick Saban identifies four college football contenders, while Indiana faces a crucial test that could change the playoff picture. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a73d75342cf4db91871b 5 reasons Americans are no longer inviting guests into their homes te 2026-10-17T16:50:05.563Z 5 reasons Americans are no longer inviting guests into their homes The dinner party may be dying in America, with hosting at home far less common than it was in past decades, a new analysis found. Only 67% of Americans said they entertained people in their homes at least once in the past year, down from 88% in 1995, according to an analysis by Data for Progress. The think tank compared its own 2026 survey with a similar survey from 1995, noting that the two used different methods and therefore offer an indication of a trend rather than a precise measure of change. The share of Americans who host friends or family at home at least once a month, meanwhile, plummeted from 42% in 1975 to 12% in 2026, The Atlantic reported. LONELINESS MAY BE SILENTLY ERODING YOUR MEMORY, NEW RESEARCH REVEALS Experts point to busier schedules, parenting demands, shrinking friendship networks and the appeal of at-home entertainment as some possible reasons for the decline. After a long day of work and family responsibilities, hosting can feel like yet another demand. And with more women working, the social schedules they traditionally maintained, from parties to potlucks, have frayed, The Atlantic noted. Working multiple jobs to make ends meet leaves people feeling burned out and without the same level of "social battery," Florida-based psychotherapist John Puls told Fox News Digital. 1 IN 6 ADULTS PLAGUED BY LONELINESS AS RESEARCHERS REVEAL LASTING IMPACT OF COVID PANDEMIC "When you’ve spent the day working and taking care of your kids, hosting people can seem like just another task to complete, even though you’d love to see them," added Shebna N. Osanmoh I, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in California. In an era where every moment might be shared on social media, many feel the need to make their gatherings picture-perfect. "High expectations may clash with what people can realistically manage, making hosting feel stressful rather than enjoyable," said Wildaliz Caro, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist in Puerto Rico. "Trying to plan the perfect gathering can fuel pressure to impress others." NEARLY 3 IN 4 AMERICANS ARE BATTLING THE SAME EXHAUSTING HEALTH PROBLEM, CDC REVEALS Accommodating preferences and dietary needs can also feed that pressure, The Atlantic noted. Experts agree that hosting takes more than just time — it takes money. With grocery prices still climbing, feeding a crowd can make even a casual get-together feel like a luxury. 5 REASONS MORE AMERICANS ARE CUTTING OFF THEIR OWN PARENTS, ACCORDING TO PSYCHOLOGIST "Housing costs and smaller living spaces make hosting feel financially and practically harder," Daniel Schatz, Ph.D., a political scientist and former visiting scholar at Harvard, Stanford and Georgetown, told Fox News Digital. The share of Americans with five or more close friends dropped from 63% in 1990 to 38% in 2021, according to Data for Progress. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Americans spend more time alone, report fewer close friendships and participate less in the kinds of local institutions that once created regular social contact," Schatz said. He warns that younger adults, people living alone, lower-income households and those without strong social networks are most affected. The U.S. surgeon general’s 2023 advisory described loneliness and social isolation in America as an epidemic. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Declining friendships can contribute to depression, anxiety and social isolation, Puls added, and he sees the trend most often among younger generations, while Gen Xers and baby boomers still commonly gather in person. Puls said that adults are more inclined to stay home and stream movies and TV shows instead of hosting friends and family or going out. "A dinner party requires planning, cleaning, coordination and a degree of social energy," Schatz added. "Streaming or scrolling requires none of those things." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ But experts say bringing back casual get-togethers, even in small ways, can help people stay connected. "The remedy need not be elaborate," Schatz said. "The most realistic response is to lower the threshold for gathering: a simple coffee, takeaway meal, walk or recurring 'come as you are' evening." He continued, "The point is not to revive the perfect dinner party. It is to rebuild the ordinary habits of seeing one another." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a29075342cf4db918677 Trump spills details of dinner with Bill Maher, Stephen A. Smith and Kid Rock at the White House te 2026-10-17T16:30:08.295Z Trump spills details of dinner with Bill Maher, Stephen A. Smith and Kid Rock at the White House President Donald Trump hosted an unexpected celebrity dinner at the White House Thursday night, bringing together a comedian, a prominent sports commentator and a country music star. Speaking with reporters as he departed the White House on Friday, Trump revealed he dined with comedian Bill Maher, sports commentator Stephen A. Smith and musician Kid Rock Thursday night, according to C-SPAN. "The dinner last night with Kid Rock and Stephen A. [Smith] and Bill Maher was great," Trump told reporters. "I think they had a good time." The president said that Maher "likes me a lot more than people understand." TRUMP HOSTED A DINNER WITH – WAIT FOR IT – STEPHEN A SMITH, KID ROCK AND BILL MAHER While Trump did not reveal the specific topics discussed at the meal, he suggested that the four men enjoyed their time together despite Maher's frequent criticism of the president. "We talked about everything. It lasted a long time." he said. BILL MAHER ADMITS HE ENJOYS WATCHING TRUMP GET COMBATIVE WITH JOURNALISTS IN TENSE INTERVIEWS The president then went on to praise Kid Rock, Maher and Smith, while also revealing additional details of their evening at the White House. "And I actually liked them," he continued. "We had a great time. We even took a little tour of the ballroom. We took a — we went inside the ballroom with beams that are being put up over our heads. But it was a great dinner. It was a very informative dinner. Smart people. Stephen A. is great," he said. BILL MAHER CREDITS TRUMP’S ‘KICK-A--’ CRIME APPROACH AS VIOLENT OFFENSES FALL ACROSS AMERICA Trump also praised Maher, one of his frequent critics. "Bill Maher, I tell you what, he likes me a lot more than people understand," he said. "And I absolutely like him. It was a good dinner." Fox News Digital reached out to Maher for comment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Maher previously made headlines after he attended a White House dinner with Trump, Kid Rock and UFC CEO Dana White in April 2025. Afterward, he acknowledged that his previous impressions of the president's demeanor may have been mistaken, telling his audience that Trump was "more self-aware" in private. "You can hate me for it, but I’m not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured," Maher said in 2025. "And why isn’t that in other settings- I don’t know, and I can’t answer, and it’s not my place to answer. I’m just telling you what I saw, and I wasn’t high." However, Maher has not held back in his criticism of the president. In June, Maher mocked Trump's Iran agreement, saying Trump moved from demands for "unconditional surrender" to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) as the White House defended the framework as a foreign policy win. "We got everything we wanted except for everything we asked for," Maher said on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher." More recently, Maher predicted a "classic historical a—whooping" for Republicans in the midterms and said, "Trump screwed the pooch." "That’s what happened. He got drunk with power."  Maher's apparent closeness with the president was noted by Axia Public Relations CEO Jason Mudd, who told Fox News Digital the dinner carried both reputational risks and rewards for each attendee. "Bill Maher and other comedians tend to win by joking first and clarifying later. He also has a model. It’s the same one he used in April 2025 on ‘Real Time’ after his first White House dinner with President Trump. He reported what he saw, and said it plainly. The moment a host sounds like a surrogate, he loses the credibility that makes him worth quoting," Mudd said.  He added that each guest should have arrived at the dinner with a plan for responding to media questions afterward. "A dinner this high-profile carries reputation risk and reward for each guest," Mudd said. "I advise anyone invited to a high-profile event to decide what they’ll say about it before, during and after, whether they accept the invitation or not." – Fox News' CJ Womack contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a28d75342cf4db918667 Dispute Between Trump Allies Centers on Payment From Congo te 2026-10-17T16:30:05.756Z Dispute Between Trump Allies Centers on Payment From Congo The White House inquiry is focused on diverging accounts from Richard Grenell and Alina Habba Mildon about a $17 million transfer from a government account in the African country to a Texas defense firm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a03875342cf4db91861b Michigan teen volleyball player files lawsuit after she unknowingly shared locker room with trans athlete te 2026-10-17T16:20:08.740Z Michigan teen volleyball player files lawsuit after she unknowingly shared locker room with trans athlete A 16-year-old Michigan volleyball player suing her school district says she was frightened to learn days after a match that a transgender athlete had allegedly shared the girls' locker room, telling Fox News Digital she had no idea at the time and now worries about the privacy of female athletes. Briley Lechner, a varsity volleyball player at Monroe High School in West Monroe, Mich., said she and her teammates routinely changed clothes, took pictures and recorded videos in the locker room without knowing that a transgender athlete from the opposing team was allegedly present. "What's very scary is that the day that this happened, I had no clue that there was a boy on the other team," Lechner told Fox News Digital in an interview Thursday. WOMEN WHO FACED BIOLOGICAL MALES IN GIRLS' SPORTS AND LOCKER ROOMS SPEAK OUT AHEAD OF WASHINGTON STATE VOTE Lechner said the experience left her feeling uncomfortable and disrespected, arguing that female athletes should be able to expect privacy in spaces designated for girls. Lechner and her father, Sean, filed a federal lawsuit on Oct. 9, announced by the Thomas More Law Center, raising Title IX and constitutional claims against Monroe Public Schools, the Michigan High School Athletic Association and school officials over the alleged incident. WASHINGTON FEMALE WRESTLER APPEALS TITLE IX CASE OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT BY TRANS OPPONENT TO NINTH CIRCUIT "I personally think that this is a very point-blank situation," Lechner said. "I think it's very straightforward. There should not be males competing in female sports, and so I realized that if my father and I just said, ‘OK, like whatever, you guys declined it, it is what it is, then nothing's going to change.'" The lawsuit alleges that school officials knowingly concealed from the Monroe High School girls’ volleyball team and their parents that a Sept. 9, 2025, match with Ann Arbor’s Skyline High School included a biological male, according to the Thomas More Law Center. COLORADO SCHOOL PARENTS SOUND ALARM AFTER DAUGHTERS WERE CUT FROM VOLLEYBALL TEAM WHILE TRANS ATHLETE PLAYS The lawsuit also alleges that school officials defended their actions, dismissed the family's formal Title IX discrimination complaint and denied them a meaningful opportunity to appeal the decision. Lechner said the lawsuit is so critical because fairness for women hangs in the balance. "This is so important to me, and I want everyone to know that, because we play the sport, us female athletes play the sport, yes, for the sisterhood, yes, for the love of the game, but also girls take this seriously," Lechner said.  "Some girls want to play at a collegiate level, and so this is everyone's, like their life sometimes. They put their tears, their sweat, everything into it. And so this isn't just something so little, like, ‘Oh, it's just a high school sport.’ No, it's not, because it's also happening in college places. It's happening everywhere. It's happening in elementary school, it's all age ranges, and so if we allow it in one age range, it's going to continue." AMERICANS CLASH OVER TRANSGENDER ATHLETES AS DEBATE HEATS UP: ‘JUST GETTING OUTRAGEOUS' Richard Thompson, president and chief counsel of the Thomas More Law Center, echoed similar sentiments. "This lawsuit is about much more than a single volleyball game," Thompson said in a statement. "It’s about whether public school officials can, with deliberative indifference, knowingly sacrifice the rights of female athletes to accommodate a biological male athlete, conceal that decision from the girls and their parents, and then evade accountability under federal law and the U.S. Constitution." In a statement to Fox News Digital, Andrew Shaw, superintendent of Monroe Public Schools, said, "Monroe Public Schools is aware of recent reports regarding an alleged federal lawsuit, though the district has not been served with any lawsuit. We remain steadfast in our commitment to adhering to all state and federal guidelines and laws while upholding student safety. Should legal proceedings be initiated, the district will address the matter through the appropriate legal channels." The Michigan High School Athletic Association told Fox News Digital in a statement, "For many years, MHSAA policy in this area has been crafted to be fully compliant with federal and state law. We believe the claims made are legally unsound, and we will defend that position through the legal process. Due to the ongoing litigation, we will have no further comment at this time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3a03775342cf4db918612 Violence erupts at France protests as Macron warns unrest is being exploited te 2026-10-17T16:20:07.794Z Violence erupts at France protests as Macron warns unrest is being exploited Violent clashes broke out across France on Saturday as demonstrations entered a fourth week. Earlier in the week, President Emmanuel Macron made some of his most direct comments yet on the protests as he enters his final six months in office. In his weekly cabinet meeting, Macron "stressed that young people have legitimate concerns," government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon told the AFP, "but these are being exploited for political purposes and turned into urban violence." Bregeon added that Macron called on his ministers to come up with "concrete responses" to the unrest within weeks. This comes as a national day of protest over rising costs of living and additional student grievances led to violence in Paris and other major cities today. While many of the protests were without violence, police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent groups in the capital, where people wearing hoods and masks threw fireworks and other objects at officers in the Place de la République. The interior ministry reported assaults on police, looting and damage to public buildings, saying there have been at least 272 arrests nationwide. FRANCE EXPLODES AGAIN AS STUDENTS RIOT OVER EDUCATION French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu took a more direct approach than Macron, saying the student movement has been "instrumentalized by the allies of France Unbowed (LFI)... for electoral reasons." The left-wing LFI’s presidential candidate, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, even participated in one of the Paris protests this week, while LFI councilors, deputies, and mayors have joined student blockades in multiple cities. Elections to replace the term-limited Macron are set for April and May, and opposition parties have seized upon the ongoing unrest. Leading candidate Marine Le Pen, of the conservative National Rally party, has voiced support for the police, blaming students for any violence. BEHIND FRANCE'S STUDENT RIOTS: COMMUNISTS, UNIONS AND A GLOBAL PROPAGANDA NETWORK Meanwhile, students, unions, rights groups and parents have accused the police of using excessive force against the students. According to the AFP, the interior ministry has opened internal investigations into 36 allegations of police officer violence against demonstrators. But the national police union, Alliance Police Nationale, says it has filed a lawsuit against the government for "putting lives in danger" over what it called "contradictory orders" given to officers deployed in the protests. The Alliance says officers felt "betrayed, abandoned, left to fend for themselves" by their political leaders because of their "unclear instructions" and what they said were public expressions of "empathy towards the rioters." "This is the country of the French Revolution. Everyone boasts about it," police officer and union representative Walid Hrar told The Associated Press. "Some political parties don’t hesitate to say that we need to disobey the law. That’s what Robespierre and other revolutionaries taught us in 1789." FRANCE IS DEVOURING ITSELF AS SCHOOL RIOTS REVEAL A CRISIS FAR BIGGER THAN BROKEN CLASSROOMS "France always tends to react rather than anticipate," he added. "In other words, we’re always going to extremes." On the sidelines of Friday’s European Council summit in Brussels, Macron again called for calm, saying, "There is a constitutional right to protest and to express oneself. But this right comes with the need to respect. Respect for people, respect for property, and therefore a commitment not to insult or destroy." Lecornu told Parliament that 937 police officers and 149 teachers and school staff have been injured since the protests began, while the French justice ministry reports that nearly 8,000 people have been arrested. Protests have also spread to neighboring Belgium. Several hundred mostly young people protested in Brussels today, according to Reuters, clashing with police in protests at least partly inspired by what is going on in France. A similar protest occurred in the French-speaking city of Liege. Student groups say they are protesting rising education costs and reforms they say will make higher education less accessible. Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin posted on X that what is happening in his country: "is no longer mere protest! It is pure and simple violence, organized and repeated to destabilize our society… All necessary means will be used to restore order in the face of the rioters." Small solidarity events have also taken place in neighboring Luxembourg and the French-speaking parts of Switzerland, but they have been peaceful with no arrests reported. Student protests also occurred in India this week over education issues there, but they do not appear to be linked to the protests in France. French authorities have expressed hope that the protest movement will ease in coming days as schools nationwide are closed until Nov. 2 due to the Toussain, or All Saints’, holiday. The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad39dde75342cf4db9185c0 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver blindsides Sonics faithful by floating surprise expansion alternative te 2026-10-17T16:10:06.252Z NBA Commissioner Adam Silver blindsides Sonics faithful by floating surprise expansion alternative Hold on, Adam Silver said what now? The NBA commissioner informed league owners that Seattle is no longer a "lock" for expansion? That's the word according to a new report from ESPN, and if you're a Seattleite, you just spit out your $9 oat-milk latte. SACRAMENTO MAKES ITS CASE AS MLB'S NEXT EXPANSION CITY, CALLING ITSELF A MARKET TOO BIG TO IGNORE Last March, all 30 of the NBA's owners voted in favor of exploring expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas. The thought was that this would finally lead to a Sonics return after the team left the Emerald City for Oklahoma City in 2008. ESPN's Brian Windhorst was on television telling Seattle fans to get excited. But Friday, Windhorst's latest article left fans exasperated. The acclaimed NBA reporter wrote that while Silver is a "full-go" on expanding to Vegas, Seattle is far from a guarantee. The commissioner reportedly mentioned Mexico City as an expansion alternative in a meeting with the board of governors last month. ROGER GOODELL DETAILS NFL EXPANSION POSSIBILITIES AND A TIMETABLE FOR A FULL SEASON OF INTERNATIONAL GAMES This didn't officially break any promises, but it did seem to violate an unwritten understanding. It was no accident that the aforementioned owners' vote named Vegas and Seattle exclusively. The former is one of the world's foremost entertainment capitals, and the latter has a starving fan base and state-of-the-art venue in Climate Pledge Arena. Just as notably, One Roof Sports — the group spearheading the Sonics' return — recently landed a billionaire backer in Melinda French Gates. Done deal, right? Not so much. At the heart of all this is Silver's attempt to increase franchise values across the league. And right now, the expectation is that bids for a new team in Vegas could exceed $10 billion. Seattle's bids, meanwhile, are expected to be substantially lower, perhaps because the city already has an NBA-ready arena. Prospective owners don't just want revenue from ticket sales and television contracts. They want the money that comes with controlling an arena, too. Luxury suites and premium seating. Concessions and merchandise. Sponsorships and advertising. Naming rights, concerts and other events. But an ownership group outside One Roof Sports wouldn't necessarily have access to those revenue streams without negotiating a deal with the arena's operators. And building another venue would add billions to an already enormous investment — assuming the city would even approve a second NBA arena. That gives One Roof a significant advantage over competing Seattle bidders and little incentive to offer anything close to $10 billion. But Silver has leverage of his own. And that's where Mexico City comes in. LAS VEGAS PRICES SQUEEZE EVERYDAY TRAVELERS AS POPULAR CITY EMBRACES EXPENSIVE MAKEOVER By floating a city south of the border, Silver is saying that the league can go elsewhere. Could it just be posturing to drive up Seattle's bids? Yeah. But Silver has made no promises to Seattle — nor has he committed to adding two teams at once, assuming he adds two at all. This, of course, is driving some people in the Emerald City bonkers. As former Seattle Post-Intelligencer sports columnist Jim Moore posted on X above a picture of Silver: "This s—t is laughable. It never ends. When does Seattle finally say f—k off to this guy?" Understandable reaction. Sonics fans have been jerked around for 18 years. But Silver has a job to do — dirty as it may seem. His responsibility isn't to make things right with Seattle. It's to get the best possible deal for the league's 30 existing owners. And if invoking Mexico City helps him squeeze another billion or two out of a Seattle bidder, don't expect him to apologize. Just don't expect Sonics fans to forgive him, either. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad39b8a75342cf4db91856f Lane Kiffin's son faces Arch Manning-style scrutiny after eye-opening high school blowout te 2026-10-17T16:00:10.026Z Lane Kiffin's son faces Arch Manning-style scrutiny after eye-opening high school blowout We're getting down to the nitty-gritty portion of the high school football season. This time next month, the playoffs will be in full swing across the U-S-of-A. That means we're in the stretch run. Some teams are making one final postseason push. Others are resting up for November (and hopefully December). We have districts up for grabs, at-large bids at stake, and seeding implications everywhere. Which brings us to Louisiana, where none of that really happened in Friday's game between University Lab and Collegiate. ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL QB LEAVES FANS IN AWE WITH RECORD-BREAKING TOUCHDOWN PASS For those who don't know, Knox Kiffin — the son of LSU head coach Lane Kiffin — plays QB for University Lab. The junior has offers from several schools already, including Syracuse, Missouri and Georgia Tech. He's still young, but getting better, as you're about to see. I've taken it upon myself here at OutKick to highlight at least one high school football play/ player/ story each and every Saturday during the season. These guys are all about to be millionaires with the silly NIL rules, so we might as well get ahead of the curve and start identifying them early. FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME ERUPTS INTO VIOLENT BRAWL INVOLVING PLAYERS, COACHES AFTER FINAL WHISTLE So far this season, we've seen (arguably) the country's top running back do incredible things in Tennessee on multiple different occasions, a wild Hail Mary in Florida, an entire California team get suspended because the mascot shot the bird to some fans, and a giant running back in Kentucky. Today, we're gonna check in with Knox Kiffin and the Cubs, who are both going viral today for absolutely destroying a team, 62-0, Friday night: Lord have mercy, what a mismatch. I've covered a lot of high school football over the years, and I don't know that I've seen so much talent disparity on the same field. Well, that's probably not true. I've definitely seen games like this one where it's pretty evident from the opening kick that we're about to get a running clock. But still... Look at that pass rush Knox is having to face! That's stunning. I'm not knocking the throw, which was dropped in the bucket, but what's the deal there? Why aren't those guys even attempting to rush the quarterback? I don't get it. And how about the hit at the goal line on the second touchdown pass? That receiver sends that poor defender into next week at the pylon. Brutal. This will naturally raise questions about Knox Kiffin in the same way it does about Arch Manning. Every time Arch has a bad game, old videos from the competition he faced in high school go viral because he wasn't exactly facing the '85 Bears. Right on cue, look at the first comment under the above post: "This dude is the next arch manning, lmao. What’s this competition he’s playing against?" Like clockwork. It's probably a fair point to raise given how bad it looks. I get it. But, also ... Knox has looked pretty darn good at times this season. He's also got a pretty decent teacher in his ear, despite what some may think of Lane Kiffin. I think he'll be OK. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad39b8875342cf4db918566 'Vast majority' of Iran's attempted attacks on Strait of Hormuz are unsuccessful, CENTCOM spokesman says te 2026-10-17T16:00:08.393Z 'Vast majority' of Iran's attempted attacks on Strait of Hormuz are unsuccessful, CENTCOM spokesman says The "vast majority" of Iran's attempted attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are "unsuccessful" as the key waterway remains open for transit, U.S. Central Command Spokesperson U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins told Fox News Digital this week. Hawkins spoke after CENTCOM said the GFS Pride, a Singapore-flagged, Cyprus-owned container ship was hit by an Iranian projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday and sunk while being towed ashore due to a fire on board the ship. "The vast majority of Iran's attempted attacks on innocent civilian mariners transiting an international waterway, being the Strait of Hormuz, they are unsuccessful. As a matter of fact, the U.S. military has assisted in providing coordinated protection for thousands of ships that have safely transited," Hawkins said. "That translates to about 97% of the ships that have sought to transit the Strait of Hormuz have done so successfully without being hit by an Iranian projectile. "But let's be clear here, what the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran is doing is unjustified and it's also unsuccessful because they are not achieving their objective of closing the Strait of Hormuz," he added. "It is open, it is available for transit, and we've seen that transit continue this very day." LIVE UPDATES: IRANIAN ARMY SPOKESPERSON SAYS STRAIT OF HORMUZ WILL REOPEN 'IF AMERICA LEAVES THE REGION' In an update Friday from CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper, he said, "In recent days and months, we have seen the IRGC continually attack merchant ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and in many cases kill innocent civilian mariners. "The International Maritime Organization reports that more than 20 civilian mariners have been killed by Iran's attacks against commercial shipping since February," Cooper continued. "Over the last seven days alone, about 400 merchant ships have sailed through the Strait. U.S. forces have also assisted Gulf partners in shipping over 100 million barrels of crude oil during the same period, adding to the more than 1.3 billion barrels of crude we have helped regional allies ship through the Strait in recent months," he added. Hawkins also told Fox News Digital that he thinks "every American should be proud of American service members who are serving across the Middle East, in particular focusing on doing two things at once as it relates to Iran. VIDEO: ISRAEL'S AMBASSADOR TO THE UN ISSUES STARK WARNING TO IRAN, HEZBOLLAH DURING ELECTION PERIOD "And one is helping maintain flow through the Strait of Hormuz in the form of commercial vessels despite Iran's unjustified aggression," Hawkins said, noting that thousands of ships have crossed through the waterway over the last few months, "in addition to more than 1 billion barrels of crude oil. "At the same time that they are encouraging traffic flow in support of international shipping, they are maintaining a steel wall blockade against Iran. There have been no exports or imports to Iran without U.S. permission in the form of allowing humanitarian ships to go through," Hawkins continued. "So that shows the precision, dedication, and professionalism of our troops who are executing this complex mission — not just one — but two at the same time." More than 50,000 U.S. service members are currently stationed across the Middle East, according to Hawkins. "They are highly vigilant, they are highly dedicated, and they're serving with courage and bravery. And they're doing so alongside our regional allies and partners. It shouldn't be forgotten that we continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Gulf allies and partners to help them defend their airspace from unjustified and unwarranted attacks from Iran, and we have been highly successful in working together, and will continue to do that," he said. Fox News' Liz Friden contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad396db75342cf4db918465 Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Oct. 15 & 16 te 2026-10-17T15:40:11.375Z Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Oct. 15 & 16 Lake Havsu City Police reported the following arrests and citations: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad396da75342cf4db91845c More than 600 homes proposed north of Havasu as county backs rezoning te 2026-10-17T15:40:10.217Z More than 600 homes proposed north of Havasu as county backs rezoning More than 600 new residential lots could be coming to the north end of Lake Havasu City, outside city limits, after the Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended converting nearly 180 acres of land to residential use. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad396d875342cf4db918431 Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland te 2026-10-17T15:40:08.153Z Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood. This week's quiz spotlights a Brooklyn shopping dispute and sizzling swimsuit moments. Can you get all 5 questions right? For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainment To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad396d775342cf4db918428 Why eating oysters raw may mean missing out on their best flavor, celebrity chef says te 2026-10-17T15:40:07.280Z Why eating oysters raw may mean missing out on their best flavor, celebrity chef says When it comes to oysters, Andrew Zimmern believes location is everything. The celebrity chef and television personality, who will host the Oyster Bash at the New York City Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, said the secret to a great oyster lies in its flavor, texture and, perhaps most importantly, where it originates. "Oysters really taste of place," Zimmern told Fox News Digital. IS FARM-RAISED FISH REALLY WORSE THAN WILD-CAUGHT SEAFOOD? EXPERTS SOUND OFF Much like wine grapes, oysters develop distinctive characteristics based on their environment. Water conditions, food sources and even the composition of the seafloor can influence their flavor and appearance. Zimmern has experienced these differences firsthand, tasting oysters harvested just a few hundred yards apart that delivered dramatically different flavors. "One's very sweet, one's very saline. And it really depends on what you like," he said. LOBSTER ROLL WAR ERUPTS IN NEW ENGLAND OVER CONTROVERSIAL INGREDIENT IN 'DIE-HARD' DIVIDE As for his own preferences, Zimmern gravitates toward oysters with a particular combination of flavors. "I like oysters that are coppery, taste like a cross between pennies and celery and have enough salinity to sort of carry the oyster," he said. He's particularly fond of West Coast oysters, although he noted that East Coast growers are increasingly producing oysters with similar flavor profiles by carefully selecting growing locations based on the food available in the water. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER But while oyster aficionados might debate which region produces the best shellfish, Zimmern is decidedly less particular about how they're prepared. Raw, grilled, fried or baked, he's game for all of them. "If the oyster is flavorful enough, you can do anything with it," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Zimmern recalled visiting an oyster restaurant outside Houston where the raw oysters were unremarkable, but the grilled preparations — including versions with spinach, cheese, garlic, butter and hot sauce — were extraordinary. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ He also has a soft spot for fried oysters and regularly makes oyster chowder during the colder months. "I love cooked oysters," he said. "I love oyster chowder. I make oyster chowder almost every other week in the wintertime." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad396d475342cf4db91840e Ember’s new temperature-controlled mug makes my nightly tea ritual even better te 2026-10-17T15:40:04.492Z Ember’s new temperature-controlled mug makes my nightly tea ritual even better The biggest change about Ember's new mug is that you no longer have to open the app to adjust your drink’s temperature. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3922875342cf4db91832b Younger men are attracted to older women for reasons that have nothing to do with looks te 2026-10-17T15:20:08.693Z Younger men are attracted to older women for reasons that have nothing to do with looks Relationships between older women and younger men are drawing more attention as traditional dating expectations continue to shift. Tammy Nelson, a board-certified sexologist, sex therapist and integrative relationship therapist in Los Angeles, told Fox News Digital that she is seeing greater interest in these age-gap relationships. "Older women and younger men are now a thing," she said. "I know a lot of older women, even my age, that are dating or … being attracted to younger men." Polling and research in recent years suggests that traditional dating rules around age may be loosening. POLITICAL FIGHTS CAN RIP COUPLES APART — THERAPIST SHARES 3 WAYS TO SAVE A RELATIONSHIP A 2023 Bumble poll of 26,849 dating-app users across more than 20 countries found that 59% of women were more open to dating someone younger, while 35% said they had become less judgmental about age-gap relationships. A 2025 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences similarly found that men and women were both slightly more attracted to younger partners after blind dates. The study, which included adults ages 22 to 85, measured initial attraction rather than long-term relationship outcomes. "This preference for youth among women will be shocking to many people," Paul Eastwick, a psychology professor at the University of California, Davis, and lead author of the study, said in a university news release. "But women’s preferences on the dates themselves revealed something else entirely." A separate 2024 analysis of nearly 36,000 couples across 29 European countries found that women’s tendency to partner with slightly older men shifted toward same-age partners as they grew older. Together, the findings do not establish a definitive rise in older women dating younger men, but they do suggest that the traditional older-man/younger-woman dating pattern may be less rigid than commonly assumed. Nelson said some women may feel more comfortable expressing their sexuality as they get older. "As women grow into their bodies, grow into their sexuality, we become less concerned with how other people see us," she said. "And then we discover that being sexy is an inside job." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES A 2026 Ashley Madison survey found that 45% of the dating site’s female members said they reached their sexual prime at age 40 or older. Nelson said her own conversations with age-gap couples suggest that men are drawn to older women because they may feel more comfortable communicating their sexual needs. Additionally, many women are entering a new phase of life after raising children, which means the younger men may face less pressure around marriage. "They're really participating as equal partners," Nelson said. "It comes back to this place where you realize you deserve pleasure," she added. "And what does pleasure look like? That's a whole new fun phase of life." That does not mean relationships between older women and younger men are without complications, particularly when couples are considering a long-term future. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Differences in life stage, caregiving expectations and finances can create tension, according to Nelson. Couples may also have different views about marriage, children, retirement and long-term plans. Mismatched cultural references can pose another challenge. "It can be frustrating to be with someone who doesn't know who the Grateful Dead is, who's never been to a Rolling Stones concert or just doesn't know your level of cultural references," Nelson said. "There's something comforting about being with someone who grew up in the same world that you did." At the same time, those differences can create opportunities for couples to learn from each other, she noted. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "You can teach each other and share with each other a different perspective about the world," Nelson said. "And maybe share playlists with each other and discover new music." Ultimately, according to the expert, women should not assume that desire or intimacy has an expiration date. "We used to think that you hit menopause, and you went off the cliff and that was it," Nelson said. "And it's just not the case now." "If we're going to be alive, we want to feel alive." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3922775342cf4db918322 'Virgin River' star Ben Hollingsworth says his kids have freedom in small town that 'doesn't fly' in LA te 2026-10-17T15:20:07.727Z 'Virgin River' star Ben Hollingsworth says his kids have freedom in small town that 'doesn't fly' in LA Ben Hollingsworth is all about giving his young kids the freedoms he grew up with. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 42-year-old actor discussed his participation in the upcoming Meet Cute Con, the latest season of "Virgin River" and how raising his kids in a small town affords them certain freedoms. "Our kids are actually, we're able to kind of let them go off and be like, be back at five, which I feel like is kind of gone away now," he explained. "It's really, really tricky to do that. You definitely can't do it in major cities, or you'll be arrested as a parent. Like, what are you doing? Letting your kid run across Ventura Boulevard? In LA, that doesn't fly." He went on to say that he is "thankful" he is able to give his children the kind of life where they can play outside as long as they are "back by this time when the sun goes down," noting, "I'm happy to provide them with some of what I got growing up." 'DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES' STAR JAMES DENTON SAYS LA IS 'NOT A GREAT PLACE TO RAISE KIDS' DUE TO IMAGE CULTURE Another way they have managed to keep their children out of the Hollywood bubble and grounded is by keeping them active in sports and through family activities, including hikes. WATCH: Ben Hollingsworth is 'grateful' to give his three children the childhood he had The actor also shared that while shooting season three of the show in British Columbia, Canada, his wife got pregnant with their third child, and inspired their big life change. WATCH: Ben Hollingsworth and his family moved to a 'Virgin River-esque town' "I'll be transparent with you, I won't say where we are, but we did move out of a large center and we actually did move to a very Virgin River-esque town because of 'Virgin River,'" he said. "We got pregnant with our third and we made a decision to put down roots in a smaller place. And raising your kids in small town is just, it's a luxury, and we're very happy that we're able to provide that for the kiddos." He admitted that for them spending more time outside of Los Angeles happened "organically," noting that he isn't the only Hollywood star choosing to leave the city, citing Jana Kramer and Bethany Joy Lenz as examples. JONAH HILL ABANDONED LOS ANGELES TO RAISE GROWING FAMILY IN ‘VERY SMALL TOWN’ Hollingsworth also shared his excitement about participating in the upcoming Meet Cute Con taking place at the Loveless Barn and Virgin Hotels Nashville between November 6 and 8. The "Small Town Swoon" themed event will bring together stars from "Virgin River," "One Tree Hill" and "The Way Home," providing fans with the warmth, romance, and community they see on television in real-life. WATCH: Ben Hollingsworth says 'Virgin River' is 'apple pie entertainment'  "I think community is the key," he said. "In today's world, we're losing that sense of community more and more every day, I feel like. And there's something really great about getting together and bringing a fan community together with some of the people that they're excited about, and they're used to seeing on the screen. They can meet and see in real life and ask questions that they've been dying to ask." He is looking forward to meeting all the fans, noting this is the first time the entire cast of "Virgin River" has "gotten together as a cast to do this in the public," saying it "just felt right." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "It felt really great. We love Nashville. Who doesn't love Nashville? They're doing it at this barn, and it's not gonna be this massive convention center," he added. "It's a small intimate thing. So everyone who comes is gonna be a few feet away from us. And that really kind of helped sell it to us that we should do one." When it comes to the success of his own show, Hollingsworth attributed it to the idea that it speaks to "a part of America that that we don't celebrate enough." He explained that many television shows on Netflix and other streaming services tell stories of people in big cities, but as "more and more communities outside those centers have gained access" to these services, stories with "small town charm" and a "sense of community" have begun to resonate. WATCH: Ben Hollingsworth is excited to attend Meet Cute Con with the 'Virgin River' cast "We really took off during the pandemic," he said. "Because I think just… that it was a comforting show, it is a comforting show. We really take pride in kind of supplying, it's almost like medicine for people. You don't need to take whatever to go to sleep. You can watch a nice episode of 'Virgin River' and it's like a warm fuzzy blanket, or a hug." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE He added: "It's apple pie entertainment. And I mean that in the best ways because we're not reinventing the wheel. We're doing something that's been done many times before, but we're making really good apple pie, I think. And so you know what you want, you know you're gonna love it, and we do it right." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3922675342cf4db918319 ‘Little House on the Prairie’ star says brutal filming conditions left cast members unconscious te 2026-10-17T15:20:06.662Z ‘Little House on the Prairie’ star says brutal filming conditions left cast members unconscious The cast of "Little House on the Prairie" is opening up about the brutal reality of filming the hit TV series. Cast members were guests on Patrick Labyorteaux's podcast to discuss their experiences on the show. He asked Alison Arngrim, who starred as Nellie Oleson, what the first day was like for her. "Complete chaos and confusion," Arngrim admitted. ‘LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE’ STAR SAYS CHILD ACTORS GET ‘DROPPED’ AFTER HOLLYWOOD FAME FADES She explained that she hadn't known she was supposed to show up with her character's signature ringlet curls, "So it was lots of panic and phone calls back and forth, and then massive curling of my hair. So yeah, bananas. And then, first day on location, of course, I pass out." "So, I was off to just a rousing start right there," she added. The conversation also included fellow cast members Dean Butler, Pamela Roylance and Jennifer Donati, as well as Tracy and Victor French, the children of late cast member Victor French. Labyorteaux also starred in "Little House on the Prairie" as Andy Garvey. During a later conversation about how hot it was in Simi Valley, where the show was filmed, Arngrim joked that the cast and crew were able to tell when summer hit because the "first day of summer is when Alison hits the ground, because I was out like that. It was that hot." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Speaking again of her first day on set, she explained that she was "so disciplined," she approached the director and said, "Excuse me, I think I'm going to faint" before she "completely lost consciousness and dropped." "It's like basically how to not pass out was the challenge," she continued. "It was insane, though – the great thing is that other people began to pass out, so people realized it wasn't me, the first one being Sean Penn." Penn, who was a child at the time, "didn't wake up and come back to work. That was it, he was done for the day." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Arngrim said, "That's when they decided maybe it was not just me, that it was actually that hot." Later in the podcast, the subject of their least favorite episodes came up, and Arngrim shared that she disliked any episodes where sporting events were involved, because that meant sitting in bleachers "where it was 100 million degrees" for hours at a time while crew members filmed reaction shots. She recalled one of these shoots when Charlotte Stewart, who played school teacher Eva Beadle Simms, "was just sitting there, and she had in fact lost consciousness and fainted and blacked out, but just didn't fall over, and they didn't know she was out." About the sweltering set, Butler admitted, "You just had to do whatever strategy you could. I always felt sorry for the women on the set … [the men] were basically dressed in a shirt and pants and dog-eared boots" while the female cast members wore dresses, petticoats, stockings and sometimes wigs. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Roylance shared that Michael Landon, who acted as executive producer, writer and director on "Little House" in addition to his starring role, let her film one scene with her blouse unbuttoned and her sleeves rolled up because "it was just miserable hot" that day on the set. "It kind of just wasn't done," she admitted about the way she wore the blouse, "but it's in the shot, you can see it in the episode, and I was so grateful for that." She also said that Stan Ivar, who played her husband, gave her "a little fan that I wrapped around my leg and blew up my skirt." Donati, who, along with her twin sister, was an infant when she played Baby Rose Wilder, joked, "I don't want to brag, but I think I was the most pampered cast member there. They didn't let me get hot." "Little House on the Prairie" was a Western family drama loosely based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical books. It follows the Ingalls family as they build a life in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, during the late 19th century. Landon starred as the Ingalls family patriarch, Charles, Karen Grassle played his wife, Caroline, and Gilbert portrayed their daughter, Laura. The series premiered on NBC in 1974 and ran for nine seasons, through 1983, followed by three television movies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad38fd575342cf4db9182cb Congress is weighing an AM radio mandate. Broadcasters say it’s still a lifeline across Arizona. te 2026-10-17T15:10:13.762Z Congress is weighing an AM radio mandate. Broadcasters say it’s still a lifeline across Arizona. WASHINGTON – The technology may be more than a century old, but AM radio waves continue to carry safety alerts, news and entertainment in multiple languages across Arizona. Now, national lawmakers are working to keep drivers tuned in with a bipartisan bill that would require AM radio in new passenger vehicles, despite pushback from car manufacturers.  The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bill, known as the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025,” last month, and it awaits a decision from the Senate. Previous versions of the legislation going back to 2023 stalled in Congress. Over the past decade, manufacturers including BMW, Mazda, Tesla and Volkswagen have stopped putting AM radio in electric vehicle models. The technology in electric vehicles in particular can cause interference for AM radio waves, prompting manufacturers to invest in engineering solutions that reduce interference or remove AM receivers altogether. Gary Shapiro, executive chair of the Consumer Technology Association, said the bill would be an unnecessary government mandate with other communication technology widely available.  “America is about choice, and given how few people actually listen to AM radio, it seems wasteful and harmful to electric vehicles to require an AM radio in every car,” Shapiro said in a written statement.  John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, opposed a mandate before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee in April 2024. “Automakers consider several factors when making decisions on vehicle design and features,” Bozella said in a witness statement. “This may vary among manufacturers but is based on extensive research, testing and regulatory analysis – while prioritizing safety and consumer preferences.” The Alliance for Automotive Innovation did not respond to a request for comment about the passage of the current house bill.  The proponents behind the bill argue AM radio is a necessary safety feature. Don Brown, who owns AM/FM stations in Nevada and Arizona, said he worries that without oversight, manufacturers will begin to phase out other radio technology until passenger vehicles only carry subscriber-only listening options.  Brown said his AM station’s signal in Phoenix reaches from Wickenburg to Casa Grande, broadcasting a mix of Latino music targeted at an 18 to 34-year-old audience, and recently, allowing listeners to tune into local live shows.  Beyond being an option for entertainment on the road, he said the radio becomes necessary for alerts during emergencies. “You’re driving cross country and you have a crisis coming, weather issues, you’re not going to hear it on the internet,” Brown said. “You’re not going to hear it on your Spotify.”  In 2023, seven former Federal Emergency Management Agency leaders sent a letter to the then-Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg urging him to ensure automotive manufacturers continue to put AM in vehicles.  “Because of the great distances that its signal carries, and due to its resiliency during even the worst natural disasters, the success of the National Public Warning System hinges on the use of AM radio,” the letter said. Laura Madrid runs an AM/FM radio station in Phoenix that broadcasts live Spanish news throughout Maricopa County. She said the station acts as a trusted hub for keeping people informed about local news.  She said her station connects listeners to community resources and ensures they know what is happening politically in the state. “We’ve been keeping the public informed since 2005, whether it be policy, whether it be pandemic, whether it be during the 2008 Recession,” she said. “It’s important for us to be able to continue to do that.” Loris Taylor, the president and CEO of Native Public Media, said having AM radio is especially important for certain Native American tribal communities that are spread out over vast rural areas in and around Arizona.  “Perhaps because cellular service is not robust, or where electrical service can go out during a severe storm, it makes the reliance of AM radio essential for information,” Taylor said. Taylor’s organization provides services and resources to Native American radio and TV stations across the country, like KTNN, which broadcasts programming in English and Navajo on AM and FM channels from its station in Window Rock, Arizona. Justin C. Ahasteen, then the Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Washington Office, testified before the 2024 House Energy and Commerce subcommittee. He told lawmakers that while KTNN does broadcast in FM, which has better quality, the AM signal spans much further across over 27,000 square miles that make up the Navajo Nation.  “Most remote communities across the reservation exclusively use and rely on AM radio to stay informed with current world and local news in the Navajo language,” he told the subcommittee in his witness statement. Taylor said beyond emergency alerts, tribal radio stations provide hyperlocal programming for their communities.  “You’ll hear perhaps a program on the cultural activities of the community,” she said. “You’ll hear about public affairs relating to the civic health of their community, which may be a focus on education one day, perhaps on Hantavirus for some of the Arizona stations or some of the Southwest stations.”  Shapiro, of the Consumer Technology Association, believes many car companies will continue to place AM radios in their vehicles.  “Many car manufacturers would simply like the legal ability to remove AM radios for certain models aimed at certain demographics or regions,” Shapiro said. “Why should every American have to pay a radio tax when they buy a new car?”  Taylor would like to see the continued inclusion of AM radios in all vehicles. “For rural communities, it’s super important that our communities are not left behind during emergencies and that we have access to information when it really matters,” she said. The “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” would require the Government Accountability Office to “study and report on the dissemination of emergency alerts to the public.” Ten years after the bill’s implementation, the mandate for manufacturers would sunset. For car models made without AM radios before the mandate would go into effect, companies would be required to notify buyers through clear labeling. Companies would also be prohibited from charging a fee for AM radio access. Though the bill received broad endorsement from the House, it will still need to clear the Senate and the president in order to become law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad38fcd75342cf4db918290 How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms te 2026-10-17T15:10:05.035Z How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad38b1c75342cf4db9181be Susan Collins Says Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment Reflects How He Treats Women te 2026-10-17T14:50:04.944Z Susan Collins Says Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment Reflects How He Treats Women Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, called the debate remark by her opponent, Troy Jackson, “very telling.” Mr. Jackson has defended his comment, and his campaign said Ms. Collins had run a campaign based on personal attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3867675342cf4db9180c8 4 quit Yavapai College Foundation over dispute te 2026-10-17T14:30:14.362Z 4 quit Yavapai College Foundation over dispute Objected to YC terminating a staffer; president says members met improperly Four board members of the Yavapai College Foundation have resigned, through emails addressed to the college’s leadership, alleging “improper actions” by the Yavapai College administration. Chairman Raymond Sigafoos, Secretar Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3867175342cf4db9180b6 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council announces 2026 awards, opens community nominations te 2026-10-17T14:30:09.822Z Criminal Justice Coordinating Council announces 2026 awards, opens community nominations The awards will be presented at a joint Flagstaff City Council and Coconino County Board of Supervisors meeting on Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3867075342cf4db9180ad APS customers to receive bill credit in November te 2026-10-17T14:30:08.337Z APS customers to receive bill credit in November The savings will be applied through the environmental benefits surcharge on each bill as customers do not need to take any action to receive the credit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3841575342cf4db917f1c Angel Reese is in the WNBA Finals, but her Chicago exit raises questions about her winning mentality te 2026-10-17T14:20:05.904Z Angel Reese is in the WNBA Finals, but her Chicago exit raises questions about her winning mentality Angel Reese has been talking about taking control of her destiny. With the Atlanta Dream preparing for the WNBA Finals, things have worked out pretty well for her. But OutKick wanted to know what, exactly, she meant by that. Earlier this week, Reese told WSB-TV about "taking control of your destiny" and said, "I wanted to come to Atlanta." Those comments got people talking about how she ended up there, particularly the question of whether she forced her way out of Chicago. ESPN TURNS ANGEL REESE’S 49 ‘MEBOUNDS’ INTO PROOF THAT SHE’S A LEGENDARY WNBA REBOUNDER Accounts sharing the interview clip mocked the defense that Reese never requested a trade and didn’t "run from the grind." There’s a difference between formally asking for a trade and making your dissatisfaction known, and Reese had certainly done the latter. Reese has blocked me on social media, so I’m probably not her first choice for this conversation. I’ve written critically about her and, even more often, her fawning media fans. This was an opportunity to hear her explanation in person. So, during Friday’s WNBA Finals media availability, I asked her directly: "What role did you play in the trade?" "I mean, they..." Reese began before trailing off, looking away, and pausing for about three seconds. "I was being traded," she continued after the false start, turning her eyes back to me. "And I found out I was being traded, and luckily enough, I was able to work with Chicago and where I wanted to go. And Atlanta also wanted me, so it made sense for both of us. And I’m happy just to be here." Watching her answer, it seemed like she was being very cautious about what she wanted to say. She acknowledged helping choose the destination, but began by describing the trade as something happening to her. It still seems strange that the Sky were looking to trade Reese in the first place, given how much Chicago invested in her. The Sky traded up from No. 8 to No. 7 in the 2024 draft to select Reese. The deal included sending Minnesota a 2025 second-round pick and the right to swap first-round picks in 2026. That 2026 pick became an expensive part of the story. In a separate trade the following year, Minnesota acquired Chicago’s first-rounder outright in exchange for the No. 11 pick in the 2025 draft. The Lynx eventually used Chicago’s selection on Olivia Miles, this season’s unanimous Rookie of the Year. Then, after two seasons with Reese, Chicago traded her to Atlanta for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. The organization went from spending draft capital to make sure it got Reese to deciding it would rather have future picks than keep her. So, what happened in between? Well, for one thing, Reese publicly criticized the roster. "We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That’s a non-negotiable for me," she told the Chicago Tribune in September 2025. ANGEL REESE’S LATEST WNBA CONTROVERSY SHOWS HOW VICTIMHOOD BECAME CENTRAL TO HER BRAND She also said she wanted to spend her career in Chicago, "but if things don’t pan out, obviously I might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me." The Sky suspended her for half a game over comments they called "detrimental to the team." Reese said she apologized to her teammates. She never played another game for the Sky, remaining sidelined with a back injury after serving the half-game suspension. Chicago traded her the following April. ESPN’s Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews reported when the trade was announced, citing unnamed sources, that Reese hadn’t requested a trade and that there was "no contention" between the two sides. Chicago, according to that account, worked with her representatives to find a new home. That’s a pretty favorable version of events for Reese. And I’ve written plenty about WNBA reporters acting more like PR representatives than journalists, so I’m going to have some questions before accepting that account as the full story. Who were those sources? Were they speaking for Reese, Chicago or someone else? The ESPN report never identified them. How much did that public criticism contribute to Chicago deciding to move on? Reporting that she never formally requested a trade doesn’t answer that. And I’m not taking an anonymously sourced account of an amicable trade as the full explanation for how the relationship ended. Atlanta was quite a landing spot for the 24-year-old forward. The Dream went 30–14 the season before Reese arrived, and she’s helped them reach the Finals this year. Reese had also compared coming to Atlanta with transferring from Maryland to LSU, where she helped win a national championship. So, I asked her a second question: How does she balance looking for a new opportunity to win against staying where she is and trying to build a winner? "I mean, anywhere I go, I’m looking to win," Reese said. "I’ve won at every level I’ve been at. So I know me coming into any situation that I’m coming to, it’s a winning mentality, no matter what it looks like and how long it takes." The Sky weren't strangers to winning before Reese arrived. Chicago made the playoffs five straight seasons from 2019 through 2023, including winning the WNBA championship in 2021. Then the Sky missed the postseason in both of her seasons there. Reese also explained why she thought LSU was a useful comparison. "I mean, when I transferred to LSU, not a lot of people expected that we were going to win the championship," she said. "I don’t even know if we were ranked at the time." I checked. They were. LSU finished the season before Reese arrived at 26–6, second in the SEC and No. 9 in the final AP poll. Tigers coach Kim Mulkey had already won national championships at Baylor and had just been named AP National Coach of the Year in her first season at LSU. The Tigers entered Reese’s first season ranked No. 16. ESPN, SPORTS MEDIA RUSH TO CALL ANGEL REESE CRITICISM RACIST IN WAKE OF CAITLIN CLARK TAUNT CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Maryland was a good program, too. The Terrapins went 23–9 and reached the Sweet 16 in Reese’s final season there. Terps coach Brenda Frese was also a national championship coach, but her title came in 2006, 16 years before Reese transferred. Mulkey had won her most recent championship at Baylor in 2019, just three years earlier. Reese explained that Mulkey wanted to push her and prepare her for the next level. "When you have a coach that really believes in you and has a mentality of winning, it really helps," she said. "So I was looking forward to and am grateful for that." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Now, Reese is right that LSU wasn’t widely expected to win the championship. FanDuel’s opening-day odds for the 2022–23 season had the Tigers at 50–1, the same price as Maryland. South Carolina was the clear favorite at +135. But you don’t have to join the preseason favorite to improve your situation. Playing for Mulkey at a program coming off 26 wins was a pretty attractive option. Reese told me she brings a winning mentality "no matter what it looks like and how long it takes." But in Chicago, two losing seasons brought public complaints about the roster and talk of going elsewhere. Now she’s in the Finals with a team that won 30 games before she got there. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Of course that’s a better situation for Angel Reese. I wasn’t asking why she’d want to play for a contender; I was asking how she weighs sticking around when winning takes longer than she’d like. Chicago gave us a much clearer answer than she did Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad381c375342cf4db917ec6 7,000-year-old bones uncovered at construction site in startling find te 2026-10-17T14:10:11.325Z 7,000-year-old bones uncovered at construction site in startling find Archaeologists excavating the site of a planned elementary school in Germany have unearthed a roughly 7,000-year-old skeleton — the oldest known grave ever discovered in the city. The discovery, made in the eastern German city of Leipzig, was announced by the Saxony State Office for Archaeology in late September. Archaeologists were brought in ahead of the school's construction because the site was near a previously known Bronze Age archaeological site, officials said in a statement. ANCIENT 'SEATED' SKELETONS UNEARTHED BENEATH MODERN SCHOOL SITE, PUZZLING ARCHAEOLOGISTS "Prehistoric finds were also to be expected simply because of the site's flood-free location near the White Elster River, within the fertile Leipzig Lowland Basin, an area exceptionally rich in archaeological finds," they added. Instead of simple artifacts, the excavation uncovered the remains of an ancient Neolithic settlement, including the roughly 7,000-year-old grave. The grave dates to a period when people were transitioning from hunting and gathering to living in permanent settlements, farming and raising livestock, according to officials. The person buried there is believed to have belonged to the Linear Pottery culture — named for the distinctive spiral and wavy patterns decorating its pottery. SHOCKING DISCOVERY OF ANCIENT BONES TURNS COUPLE'S KITCHEN RENOVATION INTO 'CRIME SCENE' Archaeologists also uncovered the remains of a 98-foot-long wooden house, along with evidence of at least two other houses. The experts were taken aback by the unexpected discovery of the grave. "The discovery of a burial within the settlement came as a surprise," officials said. "This is a rare stroke of luck because, in large parts of Saxony, bone preservation is so poor that graves can only be identified by the objects placed in them and the shapes of the burial pits." DISCOVERY BENEATH SOCCER FIELD REVEALS MASSIVE MEDIEVAL CONVENT LOST FOR CENTURIES Although officials have not identified the person's sex or age at death, they said the skeleton was found lying on its left side, with its legs drawn up. The grave contained no grave goods — objects buried alongside the dead — but archaeologists were able to estimate its age based on the skeleton's crouched position and the grave's relationship to the nearby settlement and one of its houses. "In this case, the crouched position of the body, together with the grave's direct stratigraphic relationship to the settlement and one of its houses, makes it possible to date the burial to the Neolithic Linear Pottery culture, even in the absence of grave goods," the statement said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Officials added, "This means that the approximately 7,000-year-old burial is the oldest grave discovered to date within the city limits of Leipzig." Archaeologists will continue excavating the site until the middle of this month, when the Saxony State Office for Archaeology is expected to begin its scientific analysis. State archaeologist Regina Smolnik emphasized the importance of conducting archaeological investigations even in heavily developed areas. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Our investigations in Leipzig-Möckern demonstrate very clearly how important the involvement of archaeology is, even in urban areas," Smolnik said in a statement. "Although such sites have long since become part of the urban landscape and have been built over for many years, important evidence of prehistoric and early historic settlement can still be documented there." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Other ancient burial sites have also been uncovered across Europe. Last year, archaeologists in Poland uncovered an 11th-century grave that had been reopened more than 1,000 years ago, apparently by people living during the medieval period. This spring, archaeologists in Croatia announced the discovery of ancient Roman graves beneath the coastal city of Zadar — revealing a burial site used for nearly 500 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad381c275342cf4db917ebd 'Whalefall' Review: Austin Abrams is swallowed by a sperm whale in immersive survival drama te 2026-10-17T14:10:10.386Z 'Whalefall' Review: Austin Abrams is swallowed by a sperm whale in immersive survival drama Talk about a nightmare come to life.  If you have an overwhelming fear of the ocean or being eaten by a whale, perhaps "Whalefall" isn't for you. But if you can stomach, well, being in the stomach of one of Earth's biggest mammals for about 90 minutes, you're in for a whale of a time.  "Whalefall," adapted from the 2023 novel by Daniel Kraus, follows Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams), a college student haunted by the passing of his cancer-stricken estranged father Mitt (Josh Brolin). Mitt, an enthusiastic but erratic scuba diver, had committed suicide by sinking himself in the water off the California coast.  ‘THE SOCIAL RECKONING’ REVIEW: ZUCKERBERG, FACEBOOK ARE THE ENEMY IN PREACHY SLOP DISGUISED AS JOURNO DRAMA Feeling guilty about leaving home and not being there for his father's final moments, Jay commits himself to finding his father's remains underwater. However, Jay's search is upended when he's swallowed by a giant sperm whale. For the rest of the film, Jay is literally fighting for his life with less than an hour's worth of oxygen in his tank as he attempts to escape from the belly of the beast, which sometimes involves fighting other creatures, including a giant squid the whale also swallowed. Throughout the ordeal, the film flashes back to his tumultuous relationship with his father. DIGGER REVIEW: TOM CRUISE DESTROYS THE PLANET IN ALEJANDRO IÑÁRRITU'S GRANDIOSE, MESSY POLITICAL SATIRE Austin Abrams has certainly been getting his reps in as a leading man with his other movie, "Resident Evil," still performing well at the box office. There's just something inherently likable about him that will have audiences wanting to root for him, which works in this underdog, truly David vs. Goliath story.  Brian Duffield, who previously wrote and directed 2023's alien thriller "No One Will Save You," sure knows how to build suspense with a solo character. What leaves me baffled is how his team brought to life what it's like to be trapped inside a whale. It's difficult to tell where the visual effects end and practical effects and set designs begin. You feel like you're there with Jay. The third act kind of gets lost in the current for me, and 15 minutes of blubber could've been trimmed from the runtime. And why cast someone like Elisabeth Shue to play Jay's mother and then completely underutilize her?  ‘PRIMETIME’ REVIEW: ROBERT PATTINSON CHANNELS CHRIS HANSEN IN RIVETING DRAMATIZATION OF ‘TO CATCH A PREDATOR’ CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS "Whalefall" is a thrilling and immersive survival drama that rides on the tail of Abrams' endearing and heart-wrenching performance and offers promise from Duffield as a rising filmmaker. While this isn't exactly a must-see and not for the faint of heart, this is the type of movie that is best served for the big screen. Whatever you decide, just make sure you come up for air.  "Whalefall" is rated PG-13 for peril, violent content, bloody images, some strong language, and thematic content. Running time: 1 hour, 46 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad381c175342cf4db917eb4 From handyman to House history: HVAC mogul Joe Strada pushes trade schools, business mindset in Florida race te 2026-10-17T14:10:09.544Z From handyman to House history: HVAC mogul Joe Strada pushes trade schools, business mindset in Florida race If Republican Joe Strada wins Florida's eleventh congressional district in three weeks, he will likely be the wealthiest individual to ever hold a seat in the US House of Representatives. It's an impressive trajectory for a man from humble beginnings who got his start fixing equipment in a bowling alley, but always had a zest for learning, building, and working with his hands. Strada, whose HVAC, electrical and plumbing company employs roughly 4,000 people across 13 states, told Fox News Digital that his journey from handyman to wealthy entrepreneur embodies the American Dream but that neither his fortune nor his business success defines him. PULLING BILLIONS FROM HARVARD TO FUND TRADE SCHOOLS? HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT TRUMP’S LATEST MOVE "How about that? Just the kid, a handyman in a bowling alley, fixing things that break…and now I'm blessed to have a business that's in 13 states, thousands of people that work for me. It's been a blessing and, I'm able to live the American dream.  "But it's difficult. It was difficult with the headwinds and the rules and regulations that come out of Washington, D.C. And it was very challenging …It should be difficult, but not this challenging." Strada wants everyone to be able to benefit from the American capitalist system that brought him great success: "You know, as a business owner, I realized and recognized all the problems that Washington, D.C. is causing. All the rules and regulations that are impacting families, small business owners all across the country. And I finally said, we need a different type of person in Washington, DC.  "We have enough lobbyists, politicians and attorneys there. It's time to have a business-minded person that knows how to fix things that could go to Washington, and solve problems for the real, you know, real problems for the American people." Strada is on a nationwide mission to pitch young people on the value of the trades, and suggests it's a worthy alternative to racking up massive student loans: "The word of trade is really starting to spread now. Trades people, young people just want to be successful. Sometimes they don't know there's an opportunity in the trades. You come to my company, you don't know how to spell AC, you don't know what end of the screwdriver to hold, but you're paid the very first day. We train you. We give you a career that will support yourself and your family the rest of your life.  "You don't have a $250,000 student debt, and you're able to be successful… And my objective, not just with my company, it's across the country. I'm working with trade schools and high schools everywhere. I'm talking to young people all over our country to come into the trades because it's a great opportunity to live your version of the American dream." As Strada's HVAC company was growing throughout the country, a labor shortage prompted a serious challenge, and a major shift in business strategy: "The most difficult challenge was we had the opportunity to grow, and we didn't have enough labor. So I had to develop a program to teach people the trade. So we could grow, and we've been fortunate: we're in 13 states now and 4,000 people that work with us. We never would have done that if we didn't develop our own training program.  "I couldn't wait for the government to come and solve my problem. I'm a business guy who solves problems and I had to go develop a training program for young people." Strada argues that people on government assistance should also take a serious look at the trades, suggesting we have a large untapped labor pool within our own borders: "The border had to be closed, and we did a great job keeping all the criminals out of our country. And as far as getting more workers, we have Americans that want to work. We have plenty of people sitting at home getting a government paycheck. Let's get them to work.  "Some of them are just lazy and don't want to work, others just need the opportunity and the push to say, 'this is easy, let's get into a trade, let's learn a business.' TRUMP-BACKED GOP CANDIDATE WHO OUSTED SCANDAL-PLAGUED INCUMBENT WARNS AGAINST 'NEVER-ENDING WAR' WITH IRAN "I've have plenty of people that turned out to be an entrepreneur. They've opened their own business, and I'm very happy and gratified when I'm helping people." Hard work is at the foundation of Strada's success, and he argues an inherent part of that economic success is bringing others along: "You know, most people think when you're successful, it was handed to you. I got to tell you, David, I'm proud of the hard work my father did, but it was tough growing up. We were fortunate, we had a swimming pool, but it was mainly, a lot of times it was green because we couldn't afford chlorine. It was the best Marco Polo pool in the neighborhood. "I started with nothing. It's just hard work. The passion and drive to want to be successful, to achieve goals. And it's always about everybody wins. My employees have to win. My customers have to win, the company has to win and that's the position I like to be in is to be able to help sit at a table, moderate those kinds of things and execute those results." Ultimately, Strada downplays the importance of money, and emphasizes character, while revealing that his greatest motivation in life was born from a family tragedy: "I wake up every day the same person I was when I was 12 years old that I am today. I've been blessed to be wealthy. I worked hard. I don't apologize for it…But you know, money is just a number. My perspective is everybody puts their head on the pillow at the end of the night. And when you put your head on your pillow, what do you stand for? What's the character of who you are?  "How much money you have…How many zeros you have and where the decimal point is on your bank account? None of that matters. What kind of character are you? I strive every day to do the right thing. For my God, my son in heaven who looks down at me, I want to make him proud. Every decision I make is to make him proud of me, and I do the best I can every single day." Strada's son, Joe Strada, was an innocent bystander killed by a stray bullet in Lake Mary, FL, during a gunfight outside a shopping center in 2018. Finally, Strada promises to be a powerful voice for tradeschools if he is elected to Congress next month. "Well, first of all, I would love to have my name on the SAVE Act and put it into law. That's the first thing. I also think our trade schools are so important: to treat our trade school just like we have our Ivy League colleges.  "We're funding our Ivy league colleges billions and billions of dollars and we're graduating unhirable people that, some of them, hate America. I think the trade schools need more support from our government and treat them just like the universities." Strada will face off in the general election against Democrat James Pericola, a Clinton administration official. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad381c075342cf4db917eab Jessie James Decker used kitchen secret to win over NFL star husband in one weekend te 2026-10-17T14:10:08.587Z Jessie James Decker used kitchen secret to win over NFL star husband in one weekend Jessie James Decker knows the way to her man's heart — and it involves a little spice. The country singer revealed how she won over her husband, Eric Decker, after just one weekend together. "I mean we all know he loves the jambalaya that's how I sealed the deal and had him fall in love with me after one weekend," Jessie, co-author of "The Secret Sauce," told Fox News Digital. JESSIE JAMES DECKER RAISES ATHLETIC KIDS "BAREFOOT AND BEING FREE" INSTEAD OF GLUED TO IPADS More than 13 years into their marriage, the former NFL wide receiver is still one of Jessie's biggest fans in the kitchen — although the singer admits that food isn't just fuel in the Decker household. It's practically a love language. "I couldn't have married someone that didn't just enjoy food," Jessie emphasized. "And there's people out there that are like that. They're just like a meal's a meal. I'm like, it is an event. It's a celebration. Everything is." When Jessie and Eric met, the country singer said he was "a Midwestern guy" who had never had Southern Cajun food. Now, the "Cajun Queen" chapter of her new cookbook, "The Secret Sauce," which she wrote with her mother and sister, has earned a special place on his plate. Fox News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. "I would say the ‘Cajun Queen’ chapter is probably one of his favorites because that's what I started cooking because my mom pretty much fed us ninety percent Cajun growing up and… Cajun food has so much flavor." He’s also become one of his wife's most trusted taste testers, although Jessie said he tends to tread lightly when a dish doesn't quite hit the mark. WATCH: JESSIE JAMES DECKER DISHES ON HOW SHE WON OVER HUSBAND IN ONE WEEKEND "He'll just be like, 'it's good, it's good,'" she said, explaining that he usually asks a tactful question rather than coming right out and saying he doesn't like something. Eric has also supported his wife in a saucy way: by posing nude with nothing but her cookbook covering him. In a video posted to Jessie's Instagram, the former NFL star made some cheeky puns to promote her new cookbook.  "Morning buns anyone?" he asked as the camera pulled back to reveal his backside — covered by nude-colored underwear. "It's in 'The Secret Sauce.'" "Need something hot and ready?" Eric asked as the camera pulled back to reveal him standing in front of a pizza oven wearing nude-colored underwear. "It's in 'The Secret Sauce.’" It's become something of a tradition. Eric previously stripped down to promote Jessie's other cookbooks. JESSIE JAMES DECKER SHOWS OFF TONED BIKINI BODY AFTER MONTHSLONG FITNESS TRANSFORMATION With four children — Vivianne, Eric Jr., Forrest and Denver — and busy schedules packed with sports and school activities, Jessie said protecting family time takes effort. One tradition, however, remains nonnegotiable: eating dinner together as a family. "Something that I'll always protect is sitting down at the dinner table all together and eating and just talking about our day," she told Fox News Digital. The family ritual includes bread and oil in the middle of the table and Denver's requests for more butter. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Those moments will just always be my favorite, and no matter what life brings, we always find our way at that dinner table," Jessie said. WATCH: ‘THE SECRET SAUCE’ AUTHOR KAREN PARKER SPILLS WHY HER FAMILY GUARDED A TREASURED RECIPE Jessie is sharing her family's culinary secrets in her fourth cookbook, "The Secret Sauce," written with her sister, Sydney Rae Bass, and their mother, Karen Parker. The book celebrates the family's Southern, Sicilian and Cajun roots with recipes, entertaining tips and treasured traditions designed to bring loved ones together. But cooking with family doesn't always mean following the rules. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When asked who makes the biggest mess in the kitchen, Sydney didn't hesitate. "No matter what, the mess is always Jessica ... Jess and I, we don't fully follow directions in the kitchen. We kind of look at recipes and go, 'All right, I got it,' and then we kind of just throw our own little flair in there." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Their mother, Karen Parker, told Fox News Digital the family once treated its recipes almost like a closely guarded superpower before deciding they were too special not to share with the world. WATCH: SYDNEY RAE BASS ROASTS JESSIE JAMES DECKER OVER MESSY KITCHEN HABITS "I really hope that when people cook these recipes and serve their family, that they realize that they're creating their own traditions now," she said. "So, these may have been our family's traditions, but now they belong to you." "The Secret Sauce" is available now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad381bf75342cf4db917ea2 Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for College Football Week 7 te 2026-10-17T14:10:07.623Z Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for College Football Week 7 College football comes into full swing on Saturday with a great schedule of games. 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We all know about the Ole Miss loss, but they also dropped a game last week against Kentucky.  Georgia, coming off a big win over Alabama, hosts Auburn this week. They are expected to win big, but it is possible that this is a trap game. It wasn’t much of an emotional victory for Georgia; however, teams tend to have letdowns immediately after rival wins. Auburn has struggled against ranked opponents, losing to both Florida and Tennessee.  Oklahoma State, ranked at 18th in the country, heads into Houston and faces the Cougars. The Cowboys are 4-1 for the season, losing to Tulsa, but they did beat Oregon, so maybe those games cancel each other out. Houston’s lone loss was to Texas Tech, one of the best teams in the country.  These are just four games on the schedule for you to choose from. There are still around 50 other games to choose from if you have an angle on one of those. Hard Rock Bet is giving new users a chance to bet $5+ on their first wager. 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This is a matchup between the 4th and 5th-ranked teams in the nation. This is the first game of the day and could be hard to top. Mississippi State and LSU, both teams that have had solid years despite hiccups, also start at 12:00 p.m. ET. The Bulldogs are 16th in the nation, and LSU is sitting at 22nd. Whichever team loses is likely out of the top 25.  The 3:30 p.m. ET slate brings us another pair of ranked matchups. The most popular one will be between Alabama and Tennessee. This SEC battle is likely to be a back-and-forth battle. The other game is another SEC matchup as Missouri takes on Ole Miss. The Tigers are 13th in the country, while Ole Miss is 9th. The Rebels are fairly large favorites and should be able to continue winning after getting rocked by Florida a few weeks ago.  We have another pair of great games at 7:30 p.m. ET. The first one is between #2 Notre Dame and #8 BYU. This is the first challenge the Fighting Irish have had all season. They’ve won every game by at least 11 points. BYU hasn’t faced any real tough competition either, and their past two games have been closer matches, winning by just 14 and seven.  The other ranked matchup that kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET is between #18 Oklahoma State and #20 Houston. Both teams have already suffered losses this season. Oklahoma State somehow lost to Tulsa, and Houston lost to Texas Tech by two. The Cowboys did beat Oregon, and that win is better than anything Houston has on their schedule.  That ends the list of the top 25 teams playing each other for the day, but there are still two other ranked teams playing starting at 10:15 p.m. ET or later. Utah takes on Colorado, and Wake Forest takes on California.  With this many great games today, it makes sense to get in on Betr’s offer for new users. 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After a 16-year career walking around UFC octagons for so many Saturday nights, there comes a point where a ring girl knows she has lost a step and needs to pivot. Then comes retirement. For many of these women, there's no senior circuit for ring girls. There's no Senior PGA Tour. Some turn to OnlyFans to keep the lights on. The easy way out. It's true, Palmer has any OnlyFans account, but she's also one of the hottest sports artists in the United States right now. She's making art on OF and designing baseball cards for Topps and is now even creating artwork on NFL jerseys for a Fanatics project called Under Wraps where fans pay $500 or more to buy a mystery jersey box. Someone will walk away with this piece of art - from a UFC legend. • Adam in Nebraska checks in: Give me 80s/90s college football. Give me 80s/90s Wendy’s Years from now I’m gonna be more fired up for Maction, and MTN west than any SEC/ BTN Saturday in October. We cannot lose what football meant to this country. COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS ARE DOWN DOUBLE DIGITS SO FAR THIS SEASON • Galen in Sunset Beach, NC is ready for the third Saturday in October: A sacred day in the South today…The Third Saturday In October! The historic day that pits the Tennessee Volunteers vs the Alabama Crimson Tide. Ironically, it was 56 years ago on this very date! I was with my Dad and we won 24-0. That was the last time the two teams wore their home jerseys for the game. 56 years later, they are doing it again today. Should be quite a spectacle! Go Vols! • Lee D. in Tampa is frustrated over the 24-team playoff: Well, the suits killed the golden goose. Nothing like watching Tulane vs. Iowa. This guy won't be watching that. Just like I have yet to watch a play-in game (no offense to Dayton) in the NCAA tournament (64 teams was the sweet spot), I have no interest in watching Liberty vs. Ole Miss or SMU vs. Indiana. They can have their playoff games. Doesn't mean I have to watch. When the playoffs get down to the quarterfinals, then I'll start paying attention. This is what happens when a major conference hires a network suit with a baseball background to run things. Go google "Tony Petitti" and watch what pops up. It's not Tony Petitti, Big Ten commissioner, it's "Tony Petitti, television producer." Think it was back in the summer at B1G football media days that he was visibly astonished why fans wouldn't want more playoff games and he openly touted how college football should be like baseball and basically double the number of playoff games. Dude, did you even watch last year's first round games? No one who saw those box scores would demand more of the same, or worse. The BCS had the number of playoff games right (eight). They just weren't smart enough to use that format as a quarterfinal round. What would have been better is if the B1G and SEC decided to have a four-team playoff for the conference title. Those are games that fans would want to watch and all the TV suits would be happy with the eyeballs.  Yeah, trade the conference title games for James Madison vs. Oregon (and more FCS vs. B1G/SEC games to open the season). What a friggin' trainwreck! ... as for Elon Musk's new flying car, this makes Kirby Smart very nervous. • Brad S. on woke concerts: Back in 1979, the 'cause célèbre' of the week was No Nukes. (I think it fell between the Acid Rain and Ozone Hole movements.) Of course, they had a big concert in Central Park to 'raise awareness' (read: sell albums). Anyway, Jackson Browne was a part of that concert and toured soon after that. One of his stops was the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois. It became apparent that neither the singer nor his staff did any research as to the where he was playing, because they would have discovered the U of I has a huge Engineering College and one of the top Nuclear Engineering programs in the world. Well, about four songs in, Jackson Browne decides to start his spiel about 'No Nukes' and how there was a nuke plant near Champaign, and everyone should 'duck and cover' or some crap like that. (The Clinton Nuclear plant is about 40 miles west of the campus.) GOO GOO DOLLS' JOHN RZEZNIK DRAWS LINE ON POLITICS AT CONCERTS: 'I'M NOT GOING TO LECTURE YOU' After about three minutes, someone from the crowd yelled, "Shut up and sing!" and it got a huge round of applause. Jackson Browne looked visibly pissed off! He played the rest of the show, but did not utter another word! This should be the proper way to handle things, whenever these idiot artists decide to rant. Mrs. Screencaps lit up this morning over this question. I'm talking a deep dive into the memories of her life. Here at our house, we typically pile up the coats on a living room chair that is sacrificed instead of people trudging upstairs to drop a coat. But there's something about that memory deep in all of our brains of going into your grandmother's bedroom to get the coats before leaving. According to Gemini, the coat thing dates back to the 19th century when there were dedicated spaces in houses for guests to "de-layer," as the historians call it. The coat thing would evolve. Etiquette writers told women in the 1920s to instruct female guests to de-layer in dressing rooms, typically on the second level. Men were not expected to de-layer upstairs. Eventually, the WWII veterans bought one-story houses in the suburbs and the de-layering tradition was modified to what many of us still do today. There you go. When people de-layer in your bedroom before card night, they're keeping a 19th century tradition alive. • Homebrew Bill in Nebraska checks in on the topic of having people over in 2026: Wanted to chime in on this topic. I'm guessing there are others in the group in the same boat. We live in a decent neighborhood and have really good friends right next door and are friendly with a half-dozen other neighbors. We hardly ever host anymore or go anywhere primarily because my wife is a bit OCD and is very introverted. Keep in mind, it's not that our house is unkempt. Our best friends next door know that and they've seen our home "lived in". But if we do invite them over my wife thinks everything needs to be done like we're listing the house for a realtor. On the rare occasions I have friend(s) over for a beer I get grief because there might be dog hair in the basement. Most of the time those meetings occur in the garage where the keg fridge is. It's frustrating at times. • Mark from NC seems to hate people: I think the TV show "Friends" was the worst TV in history….and I’ve never watched one episode.  If you’re that age, and you’re hanging out in someone else’s living room, you’ve yet to assume adult responsibilities…..like being married, having kids, having a job.  I haven’t hung out at someone else house since maybe a few times in my 20’s and that was over 40 years ago. If someone even thinks about coming to my house, I’ll be sure to hear from my wife "Don’t let them in the house."  • Phil in Florida likes to pack his house: I personally love having people over. I don’t have to drive, the party ends when I want it to, and I usually am left with fuller beer fridge than before I started. Also fun things happen, like when I had 1 friend come over, then her roommate, then roommate’s friends, and before you know it my girlfriend came home to a house full of people that she didn’t know, all having a great time. I was in so much trouble after everyone left. My mom’s side of the family is excellent at these type of shenanigans as well. I will forever carry with me the morning I found myself smoking a cigarette in my parent’s lanai putting together the pieces of the night before, when my sister walked outside and I asked her "Did grandma die yesterday and then we threw a huge rager?" She said "Yes, that is exactly what happened." If there is a room containing a bed for you, and has a door, hell yeah, have people over. You can’t tell stories about not having people over. I will refrain from discussing the Bears or anything Chicago. We don’t wanna talk right now. Have a good one CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE • Scott in Rocky Point, NY puts it all in perspective: Officially, I'm a 51 yr old Dodgers fan. Family was hauled to Lake Havasu, AZ in 1975 and the only baseball we watched was Dodger baseball (out of a Vegas TV channel). So, became a Dodgers fan. So many highs, so many lows. Garvey, Cey, Lopes, Russell infield. Fernando Valenzuela. Almost busting my hand on the ceiling watching Kirk Gibson's HR off Eckersley. Mr. October beating Dodgers. Dodgers beating Yankees in '24. Machado failure. Piazza. Etc. Etc. Etc.  But, even though a huge Dodgers fan, I'm an equal baseball fan. Played it and dreamt of a future in it. Don't hate teams (except for those evil Braves).  My take on this year's Dodgers' exit - sucks but well deserved series sweep by the Brewers. A team that played as a team and won as a team. Had that "feeling" early on game one that it just wasn't happening for my Dodgers. And when an entire team are playing poorly, the writing was on the wall. And seeing how the Brewers were playing, that's what makes baseball, baseball. Fun to see a team that hasn't been to the series in 44 years. I don't care about large market teams vs small market teams, that's for the bean counters and "never played the game" dorks. While MLB and the networks airing the WS want large market teams ($$$), this World Series (guessing Brewers v Guardians) will be fun to watch. I'm going with Brewers taking it all and last game being in Milwaukee to give their fans what they've been missing. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ################## SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That's it for this Saturday morning with temps in the low 40s. We're heading for the low 50s with bright blue skies. I'm off to a soccer game followed by the Ohio State game and whatever else I can get into with the kids. After tomorrow's day off, I face another 13-day Screencaps run. It's time to make this weekend count. Have a great one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad37d1175342cf4db917dee Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350 Unlocks Bet $20, Get $350 Promo for Indiana vs Ohio State te 2026-10-17T13:50:09.847Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350 Unlocks Bet $20, Get $350 Promo for Indiana vs Ohio State Week 7 has arrived with the full suite of games as the Saturday slate is upon us, and it starts early with a great ranked matchup as Indiana takes on Ohio State. Fanatics is offering new users a chance to earn $350 in FanCash from a $20 wager when using promo code FOXNEWS350.  Ohio State is one of the best teams in the country, coming into today’s game with a 5-1 record, and they are ranked fourth in the nation. They are also 3-0 in the Big Ten. Their lone loss this season came against Texas on the road. Their last loss to a Big Ten team was also against Indiana, last year. Now they may be looking for some revenge. In order to get their revenge, they will turn to Julian Sayin who has put together a really strong year. His favorite target, Jeremiah Smith, has already hauled in 916 yards and 11 touchdowns for the season. That duo could be the major difference in this game and something Indiana has to figure out how to stop. The Indiana Hoosiers haven’t lost a game since 2024, and the team went 11-2. Their lone loss in the regular season was against the Buckeyes and it wasn’t particularly close. They dropped the game 38-15. Since then, they’ve won 29 straight regular-season contests. They beat Ohio State 13-10 last season in the Big Ten Championship.  Being at home should give the Hoosiers a bit of an edge in this game. They’ve been on the road for the past two weeks. After beating Rutgers 47-15, Nebraska gave Indiana all they could handle. Ultimately, the Cornhuskers fell short, 20-17. Josh Hoover will look to go toe-to-toe with Sayin and stay perfect with no interceptions.  Will the Buckeys suffer their second loss of the season, or will the Hoosiers get their first blemish on their record? Fanatics Sportsbook is getting you in on the action with a $20 wager giving you $350 in FanCash when using promo code FOXNEWS350.  When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at 12:00 ET Where: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana TV/Streaming: FOX Odds subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad37d1075342cf4db917de5 Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Tennessee vs Alabama, BYU vs Notre Dame te 2026-10-17T13:50:08.801Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Tennessee vs Alabama, BYU vs Notre Dame Every week, it feels like college football delivers us games that you absolutely can’t miss. Some stand out more than others, but Fanatics is helping you choose a couple of good ones this week. Bet $20 on Tennessee vs. Alabama or BYU vs. Notre Dame using promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 in FanCash.  After last week’s game against Georgia, Alabama has no chance to get any rest. The Crimson Tide are now facing Tennessee and have to do it on the road. Alabama dropped to sixth in the nation, and now Tennessee comes in ranked 14th. Both teams have a loss on their record, and both were to top teams in the country.  After winning five straight games to start the year, Alabama couldn’t find a way to get the win against Georgia. This was a back-and-forth battle between the squads, with Georgia striking first, but Alabama going into the locker room up 14-10. It was tied at 17 going into the fourth quarter, but Georgia was a bit more effective on offense, giving them the win. Meanwhile, Tennessee has won their past two games after losing to Texas.  In the mood for a different College Football Playoff preview? Look no further than Notre Dame heading to Utah to take on BYU. The Fighting Irish are 6-0 and the second-ranked team in the country. On the other side, the Cougars come in at 5-0 as the 8th-ranked team. Two top-ten teams are squaring off, and you can’t miss it!  Notre Dame really hasn’t faced any tough competition this year. Only North Carolina even gave them a remotely close game. They beat the Tar Heels by 11 points. Everyone else has lost by 17 or more. BYU has been perfect, but they haven’t been able to demolish some of their tougher competition. 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Underdog brings new users an offer of $100 in bonuses on a $5 wager when using promo code FOXNEWS.  Any week we get where there are multiple ranked teams playing is a good week. This Saturday, we get six ranked matchups to enjoy. There aren’t always this many great matchups, so soak up everything you can.  The first matchup worth focusing on is between Ohio State and Indiana. This Big Ten battle is between the two best teams in the conference, and arguably a preview of what we will see in the Big Ten Championship Game. Last season saw the Hoosiers win the game, hosting and beating Ohio State.  As you’d expect from two top-five teams, they have very few holes and weaknesses, especially on offense. The two quarterbacks in this game have combined for 34 touchdowns and just two interceptions. Jeremiah Smith has hauled in 48 passes for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns for Ohio State and is a Heisman candidate. On the other side, Charlie Becker has caught 30 passes for 529 yards and eight touchdowns.  This isn’t the only great battle that you should focus on. If you’re an SEC fan, you’ll love the battle between Alabama and Tennessee. The Crimson Tide are sixth in the nation and are 5-1, coming off a loss to Georgia last week. Alabama didn’t even fall in the rankings, and it was mostly because they played so well against the Bulldogs.  Tennessee, on the other hand, is 14th in the nation, and their lone loss also came against one of the best in the nation. Texas went into their stadium and beat them 20-17. The Volunteers are still ranked the same as they were after that game as well. In the past two weeks, they beat Auburn and Arkansas. This should be a tough battle for each team. Alabama needs a rebound, and Tennessee needs a statement win.  With a full slate of college football ahead of us and great games on the horizon, there are endless options for what to wager on. 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He has also found the end zone six times, leading the running back room.  The Hoosiers are equally strong on the ground. Their main back is Lee Beebe Jr., and he is just under 100 carries with four touchdowns. Beebe Jr. is also averaging 5.6 yards per carry this season. The other main back for Indiana is Turbo Richard. Aside from being a great name for a running back, Richard leads the team in rushing yards at 597, despite having 27 fewer carries than Beebe Jr. He has one more touchdown as well.  Indiana does have more rushing yards than Ohio State, running for 1,328 compared to the Buckeyes’ 994. Whichever team wins the ground game could win this matchup. 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Tonight, we have the #2 team in the country taking on the #8. Do either deserve their ranking? Notre Dame comes into the game with a 6-0 record for the season, but I’ll be the first to tell you that I don’t believe in this team. I know there is plenty of talent on their roster, but they aren’t exactly challenged with their schedule. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Beating up on teams that will combine to have a losing record isn’t exactly a major accomplishment. Are CJ Carr’s 1,378 passing yards and 16 touchdowns as impressive as, say, Julian Sayin’s 1,772 yards and 17 touchdowns? Sayin has at least faced Iowa and Texas this season. This season, the Fighting Irish have played Wisconsin, Rice, Michigan State, Purdue, North Carolina and Stanford. That combination of teams isn’t the worst in football by any means, but they also aren’t ranked teams. They do have three teams coming up on their schedule who are ranked – today against BYU, Nov. 7 against Miami and Nov. 21 against SMU. They haven’t really had a challenge this season, and only one game could be considered remotely close with an 11-point victory. WHO'S REALLY PLAYED THE BEST THUS FAR THROUGH THE FIRST HALF OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON? BYU is coming into this game as the top team in the Big 12 and has a perfect record. They are the 8th-ranked team in the country and a loss here, unless very close, will almost certainly drop them down in the national rankings. So far this season, the Cougars have taken down Utah Tech, Arizona, Colorado State, TCU, and Iowa State. I’d argue that they have had a tougher schedule than what Notre Dame has faced. This team is built around a balance of passing and rushing, instead of being solely focused on one of those games. Bear Bachmeier, the quarterback, is completing over 65% of his passes for 1,033 yards and eight touchdowns. He has also pulled the ball down and run with it 36 times, second most on the team, and scored four touchdowns. Take him out of the game, and the team has three guys with over 20 carries, averaging over five yards per carry and seven touchdowns. I do wonder if the team will have any success against Notre Dame if they don’t get the ground game going to open the passing attack. Perhaps they will need to get the passing game going to open the running. The books seem to expect this to be a bit of a defensive battle. The total opened at 54.5, but it has been bet down to 46.5 points. The spread also started at 11.5 in favor of the Fighting Irish. I personally like BYU at home to make this a game. I think their defense can combat some of Notre Dame’s running game. I also think Bachmeier will make this a dynamic game for him. Give me BYU +10.5. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3785f75342cf4db917387 Hackers hide dangerous fake AI downloads behind Google ads te 2026-10-17T13:30:07.624Z Hackers hide dangerous fake AI downloads behind Google ads You search Google for Claude, the popular AI assistant, and spot a sponsored result. The link points to Bing, Microsoft's search engine. Nothing immediately screams scam. However, that click could send you through several websites before landing on a convincing fake Claude download page designed to trick you into running a dangerous command on your Mac. Security researchers at Push Security uncovered a clever attack that uses legitimate search engine links to hide a malicious installer. The technique, which researchers jokingly call "Adception," takes advantage of how Google ads and Bing redirects work. Even more concerning, the fake installer shows one command on the screen while secretly copying another. Here's how the scam works and what you should know before downloading AI software. Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You’ll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com. HACKERS HIJACK VERIFIED STREAMING ACCOUNT TO SPREAD MALWARE, RESEARCHERS FIND The attack begins with a Google search for "Claude Mac." According to Push Security, researchers discovered a sponsored search result that displayed bing.com as its destination. That address might seem reassuring because Bing belongs to Microsoft. However, clicking the advertisement sends users through a series of redirects. First, Google's advertising system processes the click. Next, Bing's legitimate click-tracking service forwards the browser to a compromised WordPress website belonging to a South American retailer. Finally, that website sends the visitor to a fake Claude download page. The final website, claude-desk-code[.]com, imitates the real Claude download experience. It presents what appears to be a legitimate macOS installation option. By the time someone reaches the page, they may have little reason to suspect the journey began with a malicious advertisement. Researchers say the attackers deliberately used a real Bing search result for a compromised website. This allowed the attackers to display Bing's legitimate domain in the Google advertisement while using Bing's click-tracking redirect to send visitors toward the malicious destination. The scammers added another layer of deception to make their operation harder to detect. The compromised retailer's website checks whether visitors arrived through Bing and whether their browsers send certain information. Meanwhile, the fake Claude website checks whether visitors came from Google or Bing. Someone who visits the malicious website directly may see a 404 error page instead of the fake installer. That behavior can make it harder for security scanners to investigate the attack because they may never encounter the page that victims actually see. Push Security calls this technique cloaking. Attackers use it to control who reaches their malicious content while showing something harmless to other visitors. In this case, the researchers observed two separate checks designed to protect the attack from unwanted attention. The result is a carefully constructed path that makes a dangerous destination appear more trustworthy than it really is. Here's where the attack gets particularly sneaky. The fake Claude page displays an installation command that appears to come directly from Anthropic, the company behind Claude. The command references Claude's legitimate website and looks like something a technically confident Mac user might recognize. However, the page's Copy button places a completely different command on the clipboard. According to Push Security, the substituted command uses Base64 encoding to conceal an attacker-controlled website. When someone runs the pasted command in Mac Terminal, it first displays a reassuring message claiming that Claude is being downloaded from its official website. Behind the scenes, the command decodes the hidden address, downloads a remote script and sends it directly to the Mac's Z shell for execution. That means the person running the command sees references to Claude's legitimate website even though the Mac is executing code from an unrelated server. This attack follows a technique known as InstallFix, a variation of ClickFix. These scams convince people to execute malicious commands themselves, often by disguising the instructions as a software installation or troubleshooting step. Push Security identified several additional websites associated with the same malicious toolkit, which it tracks internally as AcSig. The researchers found matching installation commands and similar fake installer interfaces across those sites. The research confirms that the malicious command is designed to download a remote script from an attacker-controlled server and pass it directly to the Mac's Z shell for execution. However, Push Security's published findings do not identify the final payload or establish what the downloaded script does after execution. That uncertainty is important. Running an untrusted Terminal command can give malicious code an opportunity to operate with the permissions of the person executing it. Depending on the script, an attacker could potentially steal information, modify files or install additional software. The researchers have not confirmed those specific outcomes in this campaign. The bigger concern is how easily the attack can persuade someone to bypass their own caution. The user voluntarily pastes the command, believing it came from a legitimate software provider. Meanwhile, the actual destination stays hidden inside encoded text. Push Security reports that four out of five ClickFix attacks it detects reach victims through search engines. That figure comes from the company's own detection data rather than a measurement of all attacks worldwide. Still, it shows why malicious search advertisements deserve attention. Google confirms it has taken action against the advertiser accounts associated with the reported campaign. "We've suspended the advertiser accounts running the reported campaign. Using ads to distribute malware is an egregious violation of our policies, and we consistently update our detection systems to stay ahead of bad actors' evolving tactics," a Google spokesperson told CyberGuy. Google also says attackers use cloaking to show its advertising review systems different content from what people actually see. The company says it continues monitoring attempts to evade its protections and updating its detection systems. Microsoft also responded to CyberGuy's request for comment, confirming that its security protections identify the malicious indicators described in the research. A Microsoft spokesperson told CyberGuy, "We take reports of malicious online activity seriously and continuously work to help protect customers from evolving threats. Microsoft Defender protections detect and block the malicious indicators identified in the report." We also reached out to Anthropic for comment on the findings but did not hear back before our deadline. ANTI-SCAM SETTINGS ON IPHONE, PIXEL AND GALAXY YOU SHOULD CHECK You don't need to understand every line of computer code to avoid this scam. A few precautions can help you recognize suspicious downloads before they put your Mac at risk. Instead of searching for a download and clicking the first sponsored result, go directly to Claude's official download page. Anthropic provides a macOS download there, so you can install the desktop application without relying on an unfamiliar website. You can also access Claude through your browser at claude.ai. Be especially careful when a website tells you to copy a command into your Mac's Terminal. Terminal commands can download software, change system settings and execute scripts. Even legitimate-looking instructions can become dangerous when they come from an untrusted source. For the regular Claude desktop app, Anthropic provides a downloadable installer. You don't need to paste a command from a search advertisement to get started. A website's Copy button can place different text on your clipboard than what appears on the page. Before running an unfamiliar command, paste it into a plain-text editor and compare it with the instructions. Watch for unexplained web addresses, encoded strings or commands that download and immediately execute remote scripts. However, even a command that looks harmless may contain hidden risks. When in doubt, stop and verify the instructions with the software developer. Install macOS security updates and keep your browser current. Additionally, use strong antivirus software that offers real-time protection against malicious downloads and suspicious activity. Security software may help detect harmful scripts or their effects, although no antivirus product can guarantee protection against every attack. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com A sponsored placement means someone paid to promote a link. It does not guarantee that the destination is safe. Before clicking, check the advertiser by selecting the three dots next to a Google search ad. You can review who paid for it and check the advertiser's verification status. Google's Ads Transparency Center at adstransparency.google.com/ offers another way to research advertisers. Always confirm you're visiting the software developer's official website before downloading anything. If an ad looks suspicious, use its three-dot menu to select "Report this ad." If you pasted an installation command from a suspicious Claude website into Terminal and pressed Return, treat your Mac as potentially compromised. The researchers have not established what the final payload does, so don't assume everything is safe simply because nothing unusual appears on your screen. WHY VERIFIED SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS CAN STILL LEAD YOU INTO A SCAM What concerns me most about this attack is how much effort the scammers put into making everything look familiar. You start with Google, pass through a legitimate Microsoft service and eventually arrive at a page that looks like it belongs to a popular AI company. Then, with one click of a Copy button, the website quietly substitutes a command that could put your Mac at risk. I've always encouraged people to pay attention to website addresses before downloading software. That's still important, but this case shows why checking the address alone may not be enough. The attackers used trusted services to disguise where their link was taking people. My advice is to go straight to the software developer's official website, especially when installing AI tools. And whenever a download page asks you to run something in Terminal, make sure you understand exactly what you're authorizing. A few extra seconds of caution could save you from a much bigger headache. Would you trust a software download if it appeared in a Google ad and showed a familiar Microsoft link, or has this kind of scam made you question whether search results can be trusted at all? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad373b075342cf4db917286 Leonardo DiCaprio's 'dad bod' puts spotlight on dangerous belly fat — and how to lose it te 2026-10-17T13:10:08.170Z Leonardo DiCaprio's 'dad bod' puts spotlight on dangerous belly fat — and how to lose it Recent beach photos of actor Leonardo DiCaprio have reignited the "dad bod" debate — and raised questions about whether carrying a little extra weight around the middle can pose hidden health risks. The popular term generally describes a softer physique with extra weight around the midsection. While appearance alone isn’t an indicator of health, excess abdominal fat — particularly visceral fat surrounding the organs — has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and other medical conditions, according to Cleveland Clinic. YOUR WAISTLINE COULD REVEAL A HIDDEN HEART RISK YOUR BMI MISSES, MAJOR STUDY FINDS Marfred Suazo, a New York City-based personal trainer known as Fonz the Trainer, spoke with Fox News Digital about the potential risks associated with excess abdominal fat and ways to reduce it. Suazo, who has not trained DiCaprio, defines a dad bod as a "loss of structure," an increase in waist circumference and a loss of muscle mass. "Maybe you're losing structure in your day-to-day eating … moving a lot less, taking fewer steps per day," he said of potential causes. "And typically you're eating and drinking more than you're moving. And the body just starts showcasing that stuff." BEST FOODS FOR REDUCING DANGEROUS BELLY FAT AND PROTECTING HEART HEALTH An expanding waistline can be an important indicator of health risk. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, men with a waist circumference greater than 40 inches have a higher risk of developing health problems, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Visceral fat — which lies deep within the abdomen and surrounds internal organs — has also been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, Cleveland Clinic states. "We want to try to mitigate these things as best as possible before they become an issue," Suazo said. Reversing a "dad bod" starts with getting nutrition in check, according to Suazo. That includes understanding daily calorie intake and getting an appropriate balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES He recommends pairing that strategy with full-body strength training two to three times per week, focusing on compound movements such as squats, stiff-leg deadlifts, back rows, push-ups and chest presses. Also among his favorite exercises are pull-ups. "It’s a tremendous exercise that targets the stomach, the biceps and the back," he said, noting that working larger muscle groups can help build overall strength. Suazo also recommends incorporating cardio into a well-rounded routine that includes nutrition, strength training and cardiovascular exercise. Federal physical activity guidelines recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week, along with muscle-strengthening exercise on at least two days. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The trainer noted, however, that exercising the abdominal muscles alone won't eliminate belly fat. "When it comes to belly fat and any fat on the body, we can target our exercises through isolated movements … but we can only reveal it through a loss of body fat throughout the whole body," he said. Suazo said people who improve their nutrition may begin noticing changes within several weeks, although results can vary based on factors including diet, activity level and starting body composition. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Upon four weeks of dialing in your nutrition, you will see a tremendous change in the body," he said. Nutritional improvements can also boost energy and confidence, the trainer noted, which may help people become more consistent in the gym. Better nutrition can also support sleep and exercise recovery, he said. Combining those dietary changes with a smart exercise routine and cardio can create a "recipe for success," according to Suazo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad373af75342cf4db91727d Ilhan Omar should be jailed, deported if citizenship fraud proven, Top House Republican says te 2026-10-17T13:10:07.236Z Ilhan Omar should be jailed, deported if citizenship fraud proven, Top House Republican says EXCLUSIVE: The highest-ranking House lawmaker from Rep. Ilhan Omar's home state is calling for the embattled progressive to be jailed and deported if it is found that she or her father lied on federal paperwork to get her U.S. citizenship. Omar, D-Minn., is under federal investigation over allegations that she or her father lied about her birth year on immigration paperwork in order to obtain her citizenship when her family fled Somalia in the late 1990s. She and other Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., have denounced the probe as political persecution of one of President Donald Trump's detractors weeks before a critical election. But Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., the No. 3 leader in the House of Representatives, told Fox News Digital that "there have been rumors for years" about Omar and, if proven true, she should face consequences. "I would say first she should probably serve time in the gray bar motel and then get the hell out of here. She should go back to where she came from" if the allegations are proven to be true, Emmer said. "If it's determined that she lied to gain citizenship, then absolutely, she should go back to the front of the line." REP ILHAN OMAR'S IMMIGRATION HISTORY FACES NEW SCRUTINY AS FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS SUBPOENA RELATIVES Omar is a member of the House "Squad," a far-left clique that includes Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. FEDERAL AGENTS RAID ILHAN OMAR’S DC HOME AMID IMMIGRATION FRAUD INVESTIGATION Federal agents raided Omar's Washington, D.C., home earlier this week and took her cellphone and other possessions. The allegations stem from her father becoming a U.S. citizen in 2000. Omar was believed to be 17 at the time, and as a minor was automatically qualified for citizenship under U.S. law along with him. HOMAN CONFIRMS 'CRIMINAL' INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ILHAN OMAR, SAYS HE KNOWS 'THINGS ARE GOING ON’ But recently, it’s been alleged that she was actually 18 and would have needed to go through the process herself at that point. "I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation," Omar posted on X after the raid. "I will not be silenced." DEMOCRATS' FURY OVER ILHAN OMAR RAID DRAWS STINGING GOP REMINDER ABOUT RAID FROM THE PAST: ‘SET THE PRECEDENT’ Omar’s allies and other critics of the probe have called it an unprecedented action with less than three weeks before Election Day on Nov. 3. Jeffries and his top deputies said in a joint statement that the raid was "deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against Donald Trump’s adversaries." Emmer argued it was not political. He said that the existence of a judicially authorized search warrant, which the Department of Justice (DOJ) said was being acted on, meant there was a reasonable basis to believe the allegations could be true. "That judge had to determine that there was probable cause that a federal crime has been committed. And I'll tell you what, as long as it was Ilhan Omar, it was going to be scrutinized to the very detail," Emmer said. "So the fact that they issued the warrant in the first place and then executed it, I mean maybe after all these years, someone is finally going to hold Ilhan Omar accountable." Fox News Digital reached out to Omar’s congressional office for comment. Fox News Digital's Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad373ae75342cf4db917274 Our kids aren’t broken. We need to stop treating every struggle like a disorder te 2026-10-17T13:10:06.324Z Our kids aren’t broken. We need to stop treating every struggle like a disorder My patient Zach was an objectively awesome tenth grader. He was academically talented and motivated, with a mix of A's and A-minuses in accelerated classes. He was a starter on the varsity basketball team. He did Math Olympiad. He even played the French horn in the school band, though he admitted that was mostly for his college application and to get out of an art history requirement that had a reputation for being pretty onerous. He started preparing for the ACT in April of his sophomore year, hoping to get it over with the following fall. His tutor charged $800 an hour, with a minimum of two-hour sessions, twice a week. Within weeks, he was in my office complaining that there was no way he was going to do well. He couldn't get the pacing right and never finished all the questions in the allowed time. Mind you, he was consistently getting 34s on his practice tests. A perfect score on the ACT is 36. It's an exceptionally rare score. And Zach was very close to it. But Zach wanted to go to the University of Pennsylvania, and he said that a 34 still wasn't good enough. Zach was already in the top percentile of test takers nationally, and he still felt like a failure. I am a clinical neuropsychologist. I offer psychotherapy and cognitive remediation to children with learning disorders and related developmental disorders. Zach came to see me because he wanted me to write him a letter saying he needed testing accommodations. Maybe with time-and-a-half he’d get the perfect score he really needed. STUDENTS DIVIDED OVER UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HIDING FIRST-SEMESTER GRADES FOR 2027 FRESHMEN When nothing is enough, when excellence is the minimum acceptable, we fall short. And when we fall short, we reach for labels and accommodations and services to close the gap. Of course, sometimes children have real disorders and disabilities, and labels and supports are crucial. But in other cases, the struggles are healthy, normal parts of development, and medicalizing them backfires. The supposed quick fixes may seem helpful in the moment, but more often than not, they make kids even more miserable. How we learn to live by the numbers Zach isn't alone in his anxiety about scores and percentiles. We're all socialized to care about measurements, and we think about how our data compare to everyone else's. From day one, pediatricians measure our kids' height, weight, and even head circumference, and tell us where those numbers fall relative to same-age peers. I remember my son's first checkup. I was so excited to hear that my chunky little guy was in the 95th percentile for both height and weight. It’s only a matter of time before our obsession with toddler head circumference turns into an obsession with teenage ACT scores. We get emotionally attached to these numbers. We give them more importance than they deserve, and we read them more negatively than we should. I talk to parents all the time who are worried about a score in the 37th percentile. In reality, the 37th percentile is solidly average. More isn't better What I usually explain to parents is that in most domains, more isn't better. The average range is wide, and it's the middle that’s often optimal. Take attention. With too little, we have trouble in school. With too much, we become hypervigilant about tiny, insignificant details and lose the forest for the trees. Anxiety works the same way. Too much and you can't leave the house; too little and you're reckless, walking into oncoming traffic. We want to land somewhere near the healthy middle. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PLANS TO SHIELD 2027 FRESHMAN LETTER GRADES FROM TRANSCRIPTS IN NEW MENTAL HEALTH PLAN Most scores are also imperfect descriptors of what we can do. We try hard to measure and quantify our traits and abilities, but those measurements are snapshots in time. How we do in a given domain today isn’t necessarily a good predictor of how we'll do tomorrow, since we’re constantly learning, developing, and growing. Also, there's always measurement error. Scores are estimates, not absolutes. And, finally, the best predictors of success are things like perseverance, creativity, and people skills, which usually can't be measured at all. The squeeze from both ends But we're human, and we feel the squeeze from both ends. If our kids are struggling, we see a disorder, and like Zach, we look for a diagnosis and accommodations. If our kids excel, we worry they're perfectionistic, people-pleasing or anxious. We can't win. The messy middle, where most healthy development actually happens, seems to have disappeared. And this tendency to pathologize everything is making our kids miserable. GAVIN NEWSOM AVOIDS QUESTION ON BRINGING BACK SAT SCORES AFTER UC OPEN LETTER, ASKS 'SHOW ME THE DATA' Nothing is free We bring in interventions and services to fix the problem, thinking, "What's the harm? It can't hurt." But there's an opportunity cost to everything. Every minute and every dollar spent on some kind of therapy is a minute and a dollar not spent on soccer practice, day camp, playdates, or regular old homework. The choice isn't between an intervention and doing nothing. It's between an intervention and doing something else with that time and money, something that might bring our kid joy and enrichment (and might even build the perseverance, creativity, and people skills I mentioned earlier). Working against their mental health We mobilize all these supports to protect our kids' mental health, but we might actually be working against it. Start with depression. Depression is characterized by helplessness and an external locus of control, the feeling that we aren't in charge of our own destinies. Diagnostic labels locate problems in the brain, outside of kids' control. And when outcomes seem to hinge on rankings and status and paid accommodations, effort stops feeling like it matters. Anxiety is similar. Anxiety is maintained by avoidance, and the best treatment involves exposure to the feared thing. When we provide an accommodation that lets our kid avoid whatever seems hard, it brings short-term relief. But we deprive them of the opportunity to learn how to cope. They don’t internalize the message that they can do hard things, and the anxiety grows. We accommodate to relieve the pressure, but the accommodation actually keeps the stress going. I WORRY LESS ABOUT SCREENS THAN ABOUT THE CHALLENGES TODAY’S TEENS NEVER FACE We get swept up, too Of course, we want the best for our kids. I'm not saying we're hurting them on purpose. We get swept up in the same pressure they do. And how could we not? There's so much mom guilt. We're constantly told that every little decision we make on our kids' behalf matters, and we're trying to navigate an impossible landscape, bombarded with conflicting information. It's hard to separate what's valuable from what isn't, especially with a robust influencer economy that literally profits from our feelings of inadequacy. In that context, a diagnosis makes sense. It partly absolves us, and it offers a clear fix. So what do we do instead? If the diagnosis isn't the solution, what is? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION We need to reframe "average" as good and talk about rankings differently. We need to broaden what counts as success. We can actively work against helplessness by giving kids real control and crediting their effort and hard work. We can reduce their anxiety by supporting them through hard things instead of constantly removing obstacles. And we have to be honest with ourselves about the difference between support and enabling. Most important, we should trust our instincts. When there's a real problem, it's usually obvious. In that case, seek help. When there isn't, take a deep breath. Support your kid informally. The struggle will pass, and most likely, it will be a blip on the radar, eventually not mattering nearly as much as we think. Zach will probably get into a really good college whether he gets a 34 or a 33 or a 35. And he'll probably be a happy, successful human regardless of where he goes to college. Development is resilient. Let's be resilient, too. Author's note: The character in this opinion article is a composite and/or fictionalized. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3715875342cf4db91721c Ivy League football team gets ruthlessly mocked after losing game in dumbest way possible te 2026-10-17T13:00:08.223Z Ivy League football team gets ruthlessly mocked after losing game in dumbest way possible We had an Ivy League thriller during Friday night's three-pack college football weekend appetizer, with the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia going down to the wire in Philadelphia. That's right. Penn and Columbia. While the rest of the country flipped between Memphis, App State and Purdue, I was locked in the Ivy League battle of the year. It's called GRINDING, folks. Look it up. HERE'S WHY, EVEN WITH ALL ITS PROBLEMS, COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS STILL BETTER THAN THE NFL Anyway, I'm glad I was, because this one had it all. Big moments. Big comebacks. Big plays. And, of course, a finish that left me utterly speechless on multiple different levels. Before we dive into the Xs and Os, take a look: Amazing. You just don't expect that sort of foolishness out of an Ivy League roster, right? Sure, there are other programs where you wouldn't be surprised to see this level of idiocy (I won't name names), but not Penn. Not the IVY LEAGUE. These are supposed to be the smartest dudes on the planet, and they can't run a simple fire drill with the clock ticking down? Get on the ball and SPIKE it! Why are they rushing their field goal kicker out there? There was plenty of time. He caught it was 10 seconds to go. The clock stops on a first down in college football when its under two minutes to go in a half. HARVARD FOOTBALL OUTSMARTS COLGATE ON HAIL MARY ATTEMPT TO WIN GAME IN FINAL SECONDS So the clock was stopped. There was plenty of time of left. And they instead opted to sprint the field goal unit onto the field, and have the kicker quickly try a 52-yard field goal? Clearly, the kicker had no idea what was happening, by the way. None. That's why he was the last one onto the field. He came sprinting into the camera with four seconds left, barely lined up (he looked too close), and then came up woefully short with the kick. Game over. Columbia wins. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Amazing. We've seen a lot of dumb football over the past week, mostly out of the NFL. You had Nick Sirianni doing dumb things across the pond with the ill-fated kickoff, and then Jayden Daniels and the Commanders running what just may be the dumbest play of all time in overtime against the Giants. I won't put this disaster by Penn on that level, but it's up there. A quick spike of the ball, and maybe one more pass play to try and gain a free 3-4 yards would've put the kicker in a much better spot. Duh. He probably drills it if that happens. Instead, we got ... whatever that was. I think we all expected better out of an Ivy League school. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad36f0075342cf4db9171da Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 17 te 2026-10-17T12:50:08.677Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 17 Oct 17 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad36ca575342cf4db91715a Texas Longhorns favored by 11.5 over Florida Gators despite back-to-back struggles in SEC football te 2026-10-17T12:40:05.471Z Texas Longhorns favored by 11.5 over Florida Gators despite back-to-back struggles in SEC football College football brings us a full slate of action this week. There are plenty of Top-25 teams taking the field, and multiple are even facing each other. This is one of the best schedules that I’ve seen in the past couple of years. However, I have one game that I’m focused on more than any other, as we have Florida going into Texas to take on the Longhorns. The Florida Gators are 4-2 for the season, and 2-2 in SEC play. If you watched them a few weeks ago, you would’ve thought they were the best team in the country. They absolutely destroyed Ole Miss, dropping them 52-28. However, their big win may have set them up for a letdown. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE They headed to Missouri the next week, and they got killed, losing 45-17. Florida gave up six unanswered scores. They had one touchdown in the last few seconds of the game, but clearly it was meaningless. You might’ve been able to say that the Gators were in a letdown spot after Ole Miss. However, that doesn’t explain how they were manhandled by the Gamecocks last week. South Carolina went into the swamp and beat the Gators 38-19. LaNorris Sellers, the quarterback from South Carolina, threw for four touchdowns and ran for another score. The Gators threw two interceptions and lost another ball via fumble. Florida just seems to have their offense stall out. They allowed the Gamecocks to score three straight touchdowns in the second half. FLORIDA DROPS IMPRESSIVE OFFENSIVE PERFORMANCE TO PULL OFF MASSIVE WIN OVER NO. 4 OLE MISS Texas was ranked #1 last week, and this week… not so much. They’ve fallen to #7 in the nation after losing last week to a vastly inferior Oklahoma team. Perhaps we all should’ve recognized this coming. The team faced Ohio State in Week 3, and they were getting crushed before some poor Buckeye play, and a good second half from the Longhorns gave them a one-point win. They dismissed UTSA fairly easily in Week 4. Coming off of a bye week, the Longhorns were able to narrowly escape Tennessee on the road. They won 20-17, but I could still give them credit for beating a ranked opponent on the road. Last week, though, was inexcusable. They lost 27-24 to an unranked Oklahoma team. Most of the damage came in the third quarter as the Sooner scored 17 unanswered points. Texas tied it up in the fourth quarter, but the defense allowed the team to get into field goal range, and the Sooners won. This game was technically a home game for Oklahoma, but it was played in Texas. At this point, you genuinely have to be concerned about something with Texas. Is Arch Manning really a great quarterback? Does the Texas defense have what they need, or is their head coach the main issue? I personally think the problem is their head coach. Manning needs to protect the ball better, and he had two interceptions against Oklahoma. Still, I don’t want to get in the way of a mad Texas team. Florida looks awful over the past few games, and I just don’t believe they will keep up with the Longhorns. Give me Texas to cover the -11.5. It’s a big number, but Texas should look to make a statement tonight. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad36a4f75342cf4db9170fa Sophie Cunningham commends Washington state girls who walked off cross country race over male teammate te 2026-10-17T12:30:07.755Z Sophie Cunningham commends Washington state girls who walked off cross country race over male teammate WNBA star Sophie Cunningham praised the Washington state high school girls who walked out of a cross-country race in protest of a transgender teammate. "Good work girls," Cunningham wrote in a comment on an XX-XY Athletics Instagram post about the protest. The three-word message echoed her earlier defense of teenage fans caught in a confrontation at a Seattle Storm game after showing support for her stance on women’s sports. RALLY PLANNED TO SUPPORT WASHINGTON GIRLS WHO REFUSED TO RACE AGAINST TRANSGENDER TEAMMATE IN CROSS COUNTRY About a dozen Camas High School runners walked off the course Oct. 13 during a meet against Battle Ground. Their teammate had begun the season competing in boys’ races before switching to girls’ competition. The dispute has drawn national attention and prompted plans for an Oct. 21 rally supporting the runners. Cunningham has previously argued that girls’ and women’s sports should be separated by sex. In a July ESPN profile, she described her position as protecting opportunities for girls while rejecting accusations that she hated transgender people. Later that month, two teenage supporters attended a Fever-Storm game at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts and carrying a sign thanking Cunningham for speaking up for girls. The teenagers alleged that Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton confronted them and used profanity. The WNBA subsequently fined Keaton an undisclosed amount and suspended her from attending Seattle’s next five home games. Cunningham then reposted OutKick’s reporting of the Seattle controversy in July, writing "Bravo to those girls for standing up for what they believe," on X. STORM CO-OWNER SUSPENDED AFTER INCIDENT WITH SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM FANS AS STAR BREAKS SILENCE ON CONTROVERSY Cunningham also emphasized that she welcomed people regardless of gender identity and believed disagreement should not prevent kindness. But she sharply criticized the conduct attributed to Keaton. "Truly embarrassing of the co-owner. Unfortunately shows the type of leader she is," Cunningham wrote. Storm majority owner Ginny Gilder apologized for the co-owner’s comments. "Everyone who attends a Storm game deserves to feel welcome," Gilder said in a statement that also reaffirmed the team’s commitment to treating fans respectfully. The Fever said at the time that neither the organization nor Cunningham had advance knowledge of the demonstration held outside the Seattle arena or contact with its organizers. The Camas dispute now brings Cunningham’s support back to Washington as voters prepare to consider Initiative 638 on Nov. 3. The measure would prohibit biologically male students from competing in certain female-only school sports and require health care provider verification of biological sex. Backers say the proposal would protect fair competition. Opponents say it would exclude transgender girls and create new medical and privacy burdens. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has said its gender-identity eligibility policy follows state law and that it cannot implement proposed restrictions that would violate that law. Amy Sousa, who helped organize demonstrations supporting Cunningham during the WNBA season, is organizing the "Camas Courage" rally for Oct. 21. "You should not have to become student activists. Adults are now taking the reins and adults are standing up," Sousa said in an interview. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad367fa75342cf4db917091 Detective suspected in girl’s murder may have killed others, former investigator fears te 2026-10-17T12:20:10.412Z Detective suspected in girl’s murder may have killed others, former investigator fears More than 65 years of searching for a killer has ended: Chicago police say they now know who shot an 8-year-old girl walking to mass. He was part of the force. Chicago cop Thomas F. McInerney Jr. has been identified as the man who abducted, shot and killed Gloria Kowalewicz on Nov. 12, 1960. FORMER CHICAGO POLICE DETECTIVE LINKED BY DNA TO 8-YEAR-OLD GIRL'S COLD-CASE MURDER, POLICE SAY At the time, McInerney was a recent addition to the agency, a violent crimes detective with the Chicago Police Department. He died in 2006. But evidence pointing to him as the killer lived on. And recent improvements in technology finally brought answers. DNA TECHNOLOGY LEADS TO ARREST IN 1988 KILLING OF ORLANDO WOMAN AFTER NEARLY FOUR DECADES Just before 8 a.m. on the morning of her death, Kowalewicz began walking a few blocks from her home to St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church. She never arrived. About four hours later, her body was found in a ditch in a forest preserve southwest of Chicago. Her killer left evidence scattered at the scene of the crime and along a highway back to Chicago. Investigators found a bullet, Kowalewicz’s coat, her shoes, and her little, white communion purse that held her prayer book. But the killer was never identified. But recently, investigators pursued more clues using updated technology. Ultimately, it was a fingerprint lifted off the strap of her purse that led investigators to McInerney after more than six decades. DNA BREAKTHROUGH LEADS TO ARREST IN GRISLY 33-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE INVESTIGATORS NEVER GAVE UP ON As part of the investigation, Chicago police formed a task force. They knocked on hundreds of doors and interviewed more than 1,300 people in the hopes of finding the girl's killer. More than a dozen people were questioned under a polygraph. The man responsible continued to blend inside the department. "It's not that law enforcement was incompetent at the time—they just didn't have the sophisticated investigative tools," said Michael Gould, a founding member of the New York Police Department’s K-9 unit. Using K-9 teams to track the scent of the killer could have been a more effective strategy, Gould told Fox News Digital. But using dogs to investigate crimes wasn’t widely adopted until the mid ‘80s, Gould said. Now, they’re routinely used and have "cracked a lot of missing person cases." "Dogs could have tracked where the person lived and what direction he fled." "They give us X-ray vision. They allow us to see things—evidence—that's invisible to the naked eye. And that's what the primary locating tool should be for law enforcement, police K-9." KILLER EX-COP EXECUTED FOR CHILD'S SLAYING AS SHERIFF SAYS HE’S SURE SAME MONSTER MURDERED ANOTHER GIRL Chicago Police Department detectives never stopped searching for the girl’s killer, according to a statement sent by the agency to Fox News Digital. Through the years, they worked with Illinois State Police and the FBI to continue a quest for answers. The DNA and fingerprint evidence was preserved for decades until, finally, technology advanced enough to bring answers. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X It’s rare for law enforcement to maintain records and keep evidence that long, Gould said. He expects the DNA connection may lead to solving more cold cases. "My prediction there are going to be other victims [linked to McInerney]. I don't think this was a sole act." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "This, in my view, would have been a planned and intentional act. It's rare that this happens once in a serial murderer's life," he said. "They don't do it one time. In fact, it usually escalates when they're successful." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB What makes it "even more horrific," Gould said, is that McInerney may have used his influence as an officer to lure her into his car. SEND US A TIP "We teach our children that you should trust law enforcement, and when they leverage that against innocent people, particularly children, it's horrendous." GOT A TIP? After working in the Chicago Police Department for 28 years, McInerney retired and moved to Las Vegas. He died 20 years ago at age 70. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "His abhorrent actions not only took the life of an 8-year-old child, but left her parents and all who knew and loved her shattered as they searched for answers," the Chicago Police Department said in a prepared statement. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "McInerney should never have worn the CPD star, and it is devastating to accept that he was never identified and held accountable while he was alive. Though her parents have since passed away and were not able to receive justice in their daughter’s murder, we hope that this news brings a measure of closure to all who knew Gloria and her story." The Kowalewicz family’s spokeswoman, their attorney, did not respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad367f975342cf4db917088 Kelly Clarkson risks looking like 'rich and famous prima donna' in $15K bird fight, expert says te 2026-10-17T12:20:09.516Z Kelly Clarkson risks looking like 'rich and famous prima donna' in $15K bird fight, expert says Kelly Clarkson’s public dispute with a Brooklyn small business over a $15,000 mechanical bird could damage the relatable image she has built over the past two decades, a crisis PR expert warned. "There will certainly be some naysayers who think Clarkson was acting like a rich and famous prima donna and using her platform vindictively," Steve Honig, founder of The Honig Company, told Fox News Digital. "But most people will likely think that, for the most part, she acted accordingly and in many ways was a role model for standing up for oneself." The controversy began after Clarkson claimed she was treated like Julia Roberts’ character in "Pretty Woman" while shopping at Art of Play in Brooklyn. KELLY CLARKSON'S STORE CALLOUT SHOWS THE 'POWER' OF CELEBRITY STATEMENTS: EXPERT Clarkson said an employee appeared to judge her based on her appearance and suggested she look at "something comparable" instead of the $15,000 mechanical bird she wanted to purchase. She also called the employee an "idiot" and said the store lost a major sale. Art of Play, which sells puzzles, games, toys, books and other specialty items, responded to Clarkson's original social media post, saying the business had been bombarded with hateful messages from "8 million people" after the singer's accusations. "Imagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store. It’s been a surreal experience to be the focus of such widespread outrage after just one mention by a celebrity. Thanks to all our friends for their support and welcome to all the curious folks who discovered us amidst the drama. We’re going to keep our heads down and hopefully, we can clear things up with Kelly someday. As a talented popular singer once said ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,’" the store wrote on its Instagram page on Sunday afternoon. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE After Art of Play's Instagram post, Clarkson responded Sunday afternoon on X and Instagram stories to the store's assertion that the mechanical bird wasn't for sale. "Cool, cool. Sure, it wasn't for sale. That's the narrative Art of Play is gonna go with," Clarkson wrote, adding a thumbs-up emoji. The singer continued: "So the whole conversation we had when I asked you if it was for sale whilst pointing to the price tag hanging on the wall with the title Singing Bird didn't happen as you elevator eyed me saying in a condescending tone "yes, it’s for sale but it costs 15,000 dollars so if you’d like me to find something comparable for you I can." That all never happened and now it’s not for sale. Okay, cool. So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar. Got it," adding a checkmark emoji. Clarkson added: "And by the way, I obviously support small businesses because I was literally at a small business trying to purchase things. I love small businesses and know they are important and I always support them, but you don’t get a free pass to treat people less than in your store just because you are a small business. It’s not that hard to be kind. I never blast people but you my friend were an exception. Your store is really cool. Unfortunately, you aren’t." Clarkson’s post also prompted criticism online, with some users accusing her of using her platform to target a small business. The store reportedly received a wave of negative Google reviews after the singer’s comments went viral. SELMA BLAIR SAYS 'NO ONE RETURNED MY CALLS' AFTER ANTI-ISLAM COMMENT LED TO HOLLYWOOD FALLOUT Art of Play shared another post on Instagram Sunday to "clarify one additional detail" about Clarkson's visit.  "During the 5 minutes she spent in the store, she inquired about our mechanical bird puppet named Molly. We explained that while Molly is permanently attached to the wall and serves as a de facto mascot for our shop, a nearly identical automaton is owned by the creator of the machines, a brilliant artist named Bliss Kolb who lives in Seattle. He told us he would be willing to part with Molly’s twin for $15,000. We explained all of this to Kelly Clarkson." "We also offered to show her a different singing bird automaton, made by a traditional clockmaking shop in Germany, that she could have taken home with her that day. It costs about $2,000. She did not stick around long enough to see it." "We’ve reached out to Kelly directly to try and clear the air," the shop concluded. "We really do wish her the best and hope that someday we can all laugh about this misunderstanding." Adam Rubin, co-owner of Art of Play and a children’s author, spoke with Fox News Digital inside the Brooklyn store Tuesday morning, claiming the singer has put his business in danger after their viral dispute. Rubin claimed the backlash has extended beyond angry comments online, with people associated with the business allegedly facing threats and having their personal information exposed. "We've got incredible support from our neighbors and fans over the past few days, and all of them have been attacked, threatened, doxed," he said.  Evan Nierman, CEO of crisis PR firm Red Banyan, said Clarkson’s long-established reputation will likely protect her from any lasting damage — but warned that continuing to discuss the dispute could change how some people view her. "Arguing with a boutique toy store over a $15,000 mechanical bird is not going to make or break the long-term reputation of a literal ‘American Idol,’" Nierman said. "Right or wrong, she initiated this conflict by telling her 9 million followers that the owners of the store are idiots who lost a huge sale and mistreated her." TAYLOR HICKS CREDITS FAITH AND BLUE-COLLAR BIRMINGHAM ROOTS FOR KEEPING HIM GROUNDED AFTER 'AMERICAN IDOL' WIN "Prior to this incident, she was perceived as a down-to-earth and relatable celebrity, but this acrimonious back and forth over social media is sullying everyone involved," he added. Honig argued that the dispute could ultimately strengthen Clarkson’s image because she presented herself as someone standing up to unfair treatment. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The dispute is more likely to strengthen Clarkson’s image than undermine it because she was standing up against being judged based on appearance," Honig said. "This was not really about a $15,000 item, but about how she says she was treated when she tried to buy it." "Just as in ‘Pretty Woman,’ someone appeared to be judging a book by its cover," he added. Still, Honig acknowledged that the situation could become more damaging if the dispute continues. "The only risk is if the dispute drags on and starts to look like a celebrity using her platform against a small business," he said. Nierman also urged Clarkson to let the controversy fade rather than risk having the dispute overshadow her career. "Clarkson has built up over two decades of goodwill since winning ‘American Idol.’ She has built a deep reservoir of trust, and her fans will give her the benefit of the doubt every time in a fight like this," he said. "Every new round of arguing over Molly the Bird makes it more likely that the general American public will start to make conclusions about Clarkson and her character based on this dispute, which does not serve her," Nierman added. "Clarkson should do what she can to move past this, since she wants the first thing people think about her to be her musical accomplishments and not a petty and protracted fight over a singing birdie." Honig said Clarkson should eventually "declare victory and move on," while Nierman suggested she ask her supporters to stop harassing the store. "Kelly’s silence has been helpful and the right move," Nierman said. "But if she really wanted to win the day and come out permanently ahead, she could call on her fans to stand down and leave the store and its employees alone." A representative for Clarkson did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.  Fox News Digital's Danielle Minnetian contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad367f875342cf4db91707f BROADCAST BIAS: Feminist freakout over Shane Gillis comment is the real joke te 2026-10-17T12:20:08.682Z BROADCAST BIAS: Feminist freakout over Shane Gillis comment is the real joke In recent years, NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" has followed the late-night trend of waging a self-righteous "humor" war on President Donald Trump. Almost every show begins with a Trump-mocking skit, and the "Weekend Update" fake newscast is heavily laden with snide comments about Trump and his conservative coterie. What caused thumping outrage this week was comedian Shane Gillis, who was announced as an incoming "SNL" cast member in 2019 before getting canceled almost immediately for some anti-Asian jokes. His opening monologue this week was denounced for joking, "I haven’t been to the gym in so long. I didn’t know women just dress like whores now. Look, I'm sorry, there's no other way to describe. Have you seen it? I've seen it, the shorts. Have you seen the shorts? Those neon, they’re, like, artificial vape-colored. The wrinkles go, like, around the cheeks and combine at the butthole." What drew less attention was the second half of it, Gillis mocking himself, or men in general: "And don’t look. You’re not allowed to look. For real, don’t look, because they are filming. I’m in the background of like 10 TikToks right now." ACTOR DAN LEVY BLASTS SHANE GILLIS' 'SNL' MONOLOGUE, CLAIMS MEN'S 'COMPLACENCY' FUELS SEXUAL ASSAULT The first broadcast network to pounce on Gillis was actually NBC, on NBCNews.com. Reporter Rebecca Cohen lamented: "Gillis, who is known for his raunchy style of comedy, has a history of placing women — and other marginalized groups — at the butt of jokes. Many people called it tone-deaf of Gillis to make such comments following the reports around a former Cornell University student who alleged she was gang-raped at an on-campus fraternity house in 2024." "Many people" were represented by feminist author Jessica Valenti: "This is his contribution to that conversation," she said. "This is him telling us what he thinks of the discourse on sexual assault. ... That is rape culture." SALLY YATES' CORNELL REVIEW OF ALLEGED GANG RAPE COULD SCRUTINIZE CRUCIAL POLICE INTERVIEW, ATTORNEY SAYS NBC’s "Today" picked it up on air on Tuesday in the fourth hour. "I wouldn’t want my kids to listen to that," co-host Jenna Bush Hager said. "It feels mean," co-host Sheinelle Jones agreed. "And that is the energy that I think made people upset." "Today" also put the controversy on TV when fake "Weekend Update" anchor Michael Che came on to promote his new Netflix special. "How are you thinking about what happened this week with Shane’s opening monologue?" substitute host Laura Jarrett asked. "You’ve seen the pushback." SWIFTIES CLAIM TRAVIS KELCE DID THE UNSPEAKABLE BY LIKING SHANE GILLIS' 'SNL' MONOLOGUE & THEY'RE NOT HAPPY Che replied: "That’s comedy. It’s like, you think it’s funny and then some people don’t." Jarrett asked Che if he laughed in real time. He denied seeing it in real time, as he prepared for his skit. Che also did an interview on NPR’s "Morning Edition," but they never brought Gillis up. NPR White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben posted an angry thread on Bluesky: "I know this is nothing you haven’t heard before but like In the year of our Lord 2026 a dude went on the big comedy sketch institution program and said 'lol women dress like whores' and … it’s all fine and good? It’s not all over my feeds? Is it bc no one watches SNL or like I dunno normal misogyny?" Profanity followed. CORNELL PROTESTERS SWARM CAMPUS TO SUPPORT JANE DOE, CALL FOR UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT'S RESIGNATION On ABC’s "The View," co-host Sara Haines picked up the "rape culture" spin: "When the language like ‘whore’ is passed along, I might have not noticed it before in the past, because it was under the guise of a joke. And as we’re talking about this Cornell 7, I'm not saying a joke makes an assault, but it makes it much easier to look at it as another human as an object." It wasn’t misogyny, apparently, on ABC’s "Jimmy Kimmel Live," when the host displayed a picture of then-White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia in skin-tight gym clothes to make fun of how unqualified she was: "Katie met a number of qualifications for the job. She has blonde hair. She can do a thumbs up, and end of list. Really, what else do you need? Where do they all get that same face? Is that makeup, or do they have a machine that stamps it on?" SETH MEYERS, JOHN OLIVER TELL JIMMY KIMMEL HE'S THEIR 'BULLETPROOF VEST' WHEN IT COMES TO TRUMP By the time the Gillis controversy was picked up on "CBS Mornings" on Oct. 14, there was at least a debate of sorts. Co-host Nate Burleson set it up: "The question is: Is he being targeted unfairly by cancel culture, or does he deserve all of this criticism he’s getting?" After running through outraged clips, co-host Adriana Diaz admitted Gillis "recently broke a Guinness World Record for the largest attendance ever at a comedy show with nearly 74,000 audience members." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION But they kept up the anti-women angle: "Sophie Carpenter is a fitness coach and content creator. She worries jokes like the one Gillis made Saturday could discourage some women from working out altogether." All this fuss might cause the sneaking suspicion that NBC wanted its comedy "institution" to make news, which would explain why they were the first ones out of the gate in denouncing it. It’s likely this will only help Gillis, just as he built his career on getting canceled by NBC in the first place. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad367f775342cf4db917076 Your bumper sticker could help Flock cameras track where you go — new bill aims to stop it te 2026-10-17T12:20:07.772Z Your bumper sticker could help Flock cameras track where you go — new bill aims to stop it FIRST ON FOX: Americans are sounding the alarm over privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that can snap photos of cars and track locations, and one GOP lawmaker is moving to close the gaps. Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., introduced a bill Thursday that would ban ALPR searches targeting political or religious messages on vehicles, require warrants for most searches, mandate that records be deleted within 24 hours and prohibit vendors from selling or sharing location data. "When you consider that these systems track everything that you do, where you work, where your kids go to school, where you even go to church, I think it's pretty easy to understand why people are concerned," Harrigan told Fox News Digital. "So that's an extraordinary amount of information about somebody that the government has that has never committed a crime." POWERFUL CRIME-FIGHTING SURVEILLANCE GROWTH SPURS LAWMAKERS TO ISSUE WARNING: 'ORWELLIAN' Flock cameras and other ALPRs have drawn widespread debate. Law enforcement uses them in criminal investigations to collect searchable license plate, location and other vehicle data that allow officers to search by location and identify vehicles matching a suspect’s vehicle description. Critics believe they raise constitutional concerns by tracking drivers without consent, while supporters say they are needed for crime prevention. President Donald Trump has voiced support for Flock cameras, telling reporters on Sept. 13 that he "sort of" likes them because of their use by law enforcement despite some people calling them "an infringement." Harrigan's bill would impose restrictions on all ALPR systems, including prohibiting government agencies from categorizing vehicles by "expressive attributes" like political or religious bumper stickers, flags or decals. HAWLEY RIPS FLOCK’S SPRAWLING SURVEILLANCE WEB AS TEXAS CITIES CUT CAMERAS OVER PRIVACY AND DATA FEARS "At the end of the day, they have nothing to do with whether you committed a crime or not," Harrigan said. "As all of this data comes in and is vacuumed in by the government, it becomes searchable, particularly with the new technologies that we have surrounding artificial intelligence." That means messages ranging from "Back the Blue" to "Jesus Saves" or "Black Lives Matter" could not be turned into searchable data. The bill would also block ALPR searches targeting political or religious activity, civil immigration violations, parking or non-moving traffic violations, debts and other civil penalties. As ALPR technology expands, Flock Safety says its systems can detect bumper stickers but cannot identify their type, "like a political party or a house of worship." However, its AI-powered FreeForm search allows users to search vehicle characteristics "in plain terms," raising questions about how bumper stickers and other markings could be used to identify vehicles. The company said safeguards are designed to block searches for vehicles based on political or religious bumper stickers and symbols. The bill would require law enforcement to have a probable cause warrant in most searches, with exceptions for immediate threats to someone’s life or safety. Records would have to be deleted within 24 hours, with exceptions for warrants, emergencies and court orders. It would also require agencies to log ALPR searches, publish annual reports and undergo audits. States without qualifying protections could lose 10% of certain federal criminal justice funding. Additionally, vendors would be prohibited from selling ALPR data or using it to train artificial intelligence (AI) models. And for Americans worried about their Fourth Amendment rights, the bill would offer legal protections, allowing people to sue over illegal searches for at least $1,000 per violation and keep illegally obtained evidence out of court. TEXAS GOV. GREG ABBOTT MOVES TO CUT STATE FUNDING FOR AI-POWERED FLOCK CAMERAS AMID PRIVACY CONCERNS In August, The Washington Post found that at least 50 officers had been accused or charged with misusing license plate readers. Some reportedly used them to spy on romantic partners, exes or other women, with Flock’s system used in 46 cases. Harrigan said the bill would not stop the technology from being used as an investigative tool and would instead place limits on how far law enforcement can go. "Simultaneously, when we have technology that can benefit humanity and our experience here as Americans and make America safer, we should leverage that. But we have to strike the right balance," he said. He said he believes lawmakers can get behind the bill "regardless of your political philosophy." "Protecting Americans from criminals and protecting their constitutional rights, to me, those are two core responsibilities of government," he said. "And I think that that's something that members on both sides of the aisle can get behind." Fox News Digital reached out to Flock Safety for comment but did not hear back before publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad367f675342cf4db91706d DEPROGRAMMED: She was all in for socialism - until the 'red flags' became impossible to ignore te 2026-10-17T12:20:06.918Z DEPROGRAMMED: She was all in for socialism - until the 'red flags' became impossible to ignore Germania Rodriguez Poleo, a Venezuelan-American journalist who emigrated to the United States when she was 11 years old, grew up to vote for Bernie Sanders in support of some of the socialist policies her family fought to escape — before she recognized what she described as the "red flags" of what she once supported. "Once I looked at the details, it looked more like Chavismo than Scandinavia[n socialism]," Poleo told Fox News Digital. Chavismo, a socialist program "characterized by nationalism, a centralized economy, and an active military involved in public projects," was named after autocratic leader Hugo Chávez, the movement's founder. "Ever since, I've been trying to share that message with fellow young people who truly just fall for the misinformation," she continued. SOCIALISM WILL 'CONTROL PEOPLE' AND 'TAKE EVERYTHING AWAY' FROM AMERICA, ACCORDING TO THESE EXPATS "[Venezuela has] done the suffering for you, we destroyed our country. Venezuela is an example for the entire world of how a democratic country can vote itself into total collapse… One vote was enough to lose our country, and who knows if we'll ever get it back," Poleo said. She went on to detail "the war over what the definition of socialism is," arguing that adding "democratic" before "socialism" creates a misleading distinction between socialist policies and the realities of life in Venezuela, Cuba and other countries. "Socialism and capitalism are mutually exclusive — and that's where [socialists are] lying to people," she continued. JONATHAN TURLEY: DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS WANT TO REMAKE AMERICA IN THEIR IMAGE. THAT’S TERRIFYING "If you really talk to these DSA types, they'll admit it — they think capitalism has failed and they want to try a different system… That's [where] they're lying. Social democracy is under capitalism. Socialism wants to end capitalism and that is a very, very important distinction," Poleo revealed. "When did I open my eyes? When the red flags became too many," she added. She went on to explain how she came to support candidates like Sanders, touching on the "immigrant experience" and pressure to "assimilate" to the new Western culture that surrounded her. "It’s the same thing that's convincing young Americans all over the United States to view socialism favorably," she continued. OPINION: SOCIALISM LOOKS APPEALING WHEN SCHOOLS REFUSE TO TEACH ITS HORRIFIC, REAL-WORLD COST "By the time I got to NYU, and I had fancy professors telling me that the problem wasn't socialism, but capitalism, unchecked capitalism, repeating the horrors of trickle-down economics. [I was] going to classes like ‘the politics of inequality,’ ‘Latina feminism.' This is what was building my world view, all taught by White American professors, of course," Poleo recalled. "I ended up believing their lie that what they're talking about is social democracy, like in Scandinavian countries, and not what happened in Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua," she continued. Poleo, the narrator of "Escaping Venezuela," a documentary by Reason, said that the lives, experiences and memories that encompass the stories of immigrants are "not convenient" for the people who support socialism. TODAY’S LEFTISTS ARE DANGEROUSLY WRONG ABOUT COMMUNISM. JUST LISTEN TO THE SURVIVORS "Our story and our tragedy is not convenient for people who say they care about victims of dictatorships or migrants… They don't like our story because it shows what happens in the real world when an anti-Western, anti-U.S., supposedly anti-imperialist government gets to power and establishes socialist policies," Poleo noted. "They want to say that's not real socialism, and they don't want to listen to us. I mean, they call themselves progressives while silencing the voices of the people who understand these systems the best," she stated. "I want young Americans, my fellow young Americans, to understand that Venezuela did not have to end this way… Listen to the victims. Don't insist [o]n the idea in the book that has never been put to work the ideal way that you're still waiting for. This is socialism. This is what happens outside of the utopia little book that promises equality… The examples are there. Stop looking away," Poleo said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad365a075342cf4db917013 Americans are secretly cooking during virtual meetings, with one age group leading the way te 2026-10-17T12:10:08.263Z Americans are secretly cooking during virtual meetings, with one age group leading the way Your colleagues might be chopping, stirring and whipping up a meal on the other side of your video call, a new survey found. A national survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults found that 17% of respondents have cooked during a work meeting while their cameras were off, and among Gen Z, the figure rose to 26%. The poll, conducted by Savanta for AI meeting assistant company Bluedot, also found that 23% have used the bathroom during a meeting with their cameras off, 14% have shopped online and 13% have exercised. Twelve percent, meanwhile, have fallen asleep while their cameras were off, and that figure rose to 30% among Gen Z. BRINGING THIS POPULAR DRINK TO A JOB INTERVIEW COULD HURT YOUR CHANCES, EXPERTS WARN John Coleman, co-CEO of Atlanta-based Sovereign's Capital, told Fox News Digital he has occasionally resorted to eating lunch during back-to-back meetings and taken conference calls while exercising, with his camera off, but he draws the line at cooking while participating in a call. "I'd hate for someone to have a cooking accident while they're on Zoom and not be a full participant in the meeting," Coleman said. And some of the other behaviors are even riskier, he noted. "I had a colleague forget that his video was on and take his laptop into the restroom with him actually, which gave a great view of the restroom to everybody on the call, much to his chagrin," Coleman recalled. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ His tip is to treat video calls — on camera or not — as if you were face-to-face.  "You want to be engaged with the person across from you," he said. If you need to step away and complete a task, he recommends sending a quick message to let the other people on the call know. Kristen Hadeed, a Texas-based leadership expert and author of "Human Leadership," said her company treats making lunch as "human time" — an everyday need employees should be able to handle. "These moments are part of life, and I want my team to feel empowered to take the time they need while maintaining open communication with the team." "When a person's time away from work will affect their availability, responsiveness or the team's ability to get work done, I expect that it is communicated so that we are all on the same page," Hadeed added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER For Catherine Fisher, LinkedIn's vice president of communications and a California-based career expert, the key question is whether multitasking affects someone’s ability to take part. "The question isn't necessarily, 'Are you doing anything else?' It's, 'Can you still contribute when you’re needed?'" Fisher told Fox News Digital. "If you can't follow the discussion, answer a question or contribute meaningfully, that's when multitasking can start getting in the way of your participation." Coleman said part of the problem is how some meetings are organized.  "A lot of this responsibility, I think, rests on organizations," he said. "We overcrowd meetings. We make them too long." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS When employees feel they are not needed in a discussion, or that a meeting could have been handled by email, they may start multitasking, he said, and that erodes cognitive ability. Coleman recommends keeping virtual calls brief, limiting attendance to those who need to participate and asking whether a video call is even necessary in the first place. Fisher said the higher share of Gen Z respondents who said they have cooked during meetings may reflect how the pandemic shaped their expectations around work and home life. "I wouldn't look at this data and conclude that Gen Z cares less about work," she said. "Many started their careers during the pandemic, at a time when the boundaries between work and home had already been rewritten." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad360ee75342cf4db916f54 Bears star Caleb Williams could reinjure hamstring by returning too soon, surgeon says te 2026-10-17T11:50:06.159Z Bears star Caleb Williams could reinjure hamstring by returning too soon, surgeon says Caleb Williams is listed as questionable for the Chicago Bears' game on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons as he looks to return from his hamstring injury. Should he play, though? Former college football quarterback-turned-foot-and-ankle surgeon Dr. Drew Burdi isn’t sure if the juice is worth the squeeze. Burdi dealt with a hamstring injury during his playing days at Western Michigan and knows how tough they are to manage. "I think he could reinjure it," Burdi told OutKick in a recent interview. "I had, when I was playing, I had a hamstring, I pulled my hamstring. It felt the same way. I remember looking around, I was running and I felt like somebody came up and hit me in the back of my leg, and then I realized there was no one around me, and I knew exactly what happened." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Burdi said that when the hamstring is injured, it's actually partially torn. If it's not given time to heal properly, it becomes more susceptible to tearing again. "Then that just puts stress on other parts of the body, you could be running differently. It can put him in a compromising positions that he just normally wouldn't be in when he's 100%," Burdi said. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Williams refused to disclose the medical grade of his hamstring injury but called it "pretty serious." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I felt a pop," Williams said. "That's why I looked back. I looked back just like everybody else does when you feel a pop. Think somebody grabbed you and nobody grabbed me." The Bears' star quarterback also said he wasn't sure whether he would play against the Falcons. Burdi said that if Williams has any trepidation, he should sit out another week. "'Cause they really look good (without him), except for the Packers (game). But I mean, without that game, I don't know. I'd probably say take more time because I think that they could. It depends on their schedule too. If their schedule is good enough where they can get out of it at .500 and have him come back healthy, I think it's better than trying to push himself, win a game, maybe this week, but then he injures it further, and then he might be out longer. It's one of those injuries where you can try to push it, but you really have to know yourself. If it feels like you're still not 100%, it's probably worth just holding off on it," Burdi said. Without Williams, the Bears have gone 2-1. They beat the Philadelphia Eagles with Case Keenum, beat the New York Jets with Tyson Bagent, and then lost to the Green Bay Packers. Bagent started against the Packers but was replaced by Keenum late in the blowout loss. If the Bears heed Burdi's advice and sit Williams for one more week if he doesn't feel 100% and lose to the Falcons on Sunday, they will still have managed to go .500 without their star quarterback for a month. The last thing the Bears need is for Williams to hustle back only to reinjure himself and miss more time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad35e9775342cf4db916efa Pope Leo XIV to be discharged from hospital and return to Vatican after surgery to remove lung cancer te 2026-10-17T11:40:07.383Z Pope Leo XIV to be discharged from hospital and return to Vatican after surgery to remove lung cancer Pope Leo XIV will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Saturday following surgery to remove a cancerous node in his lung, according to a statement from the Holy See. "Following the doctors’ assessment this morning, Pope Leo XIV will be discharged today from Gemelli Hospital, where he was hospitalized for surgery on his right lung," the statement read. "He will leave the hospital in the early afternoon and return to the Vatican. Tomorrow, he will lead the Angelus prayer from the window of the papal apartment," the statement added. The pope received blood tests and a chest X-ray Saturday, both of which confirmed he is well enough to return to the Vatican, according to Vatican News. The pope will celebrate mass in a room on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital before returning to the Vatican, according to the Holy See press office. DR MARC SIEGEL: POPE LEO'S LUNG SURGERY PUTS MODERN MEDICINE ALONGSIDE FAITH Pope Leo underwent thoracic surgery to remove the node on Tuesday. Following the successful surgery, doctors diagnosed him with lung adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer. "The Pope was in the operating room approximately three hours, while the operation itself lasted about 90 minutes. The doctors said it was successful and there were no complications," a statement from the Holy See press office read. RECOVERING FROM LUNG SURGERY, POPE LEO URGES PUTIN TO AGREE TO CEASEFIRE IN RUSSIAN-HELD UKRAINE CITY "Pope Leo awoke normally after surgery and, following a brief period of observation, returned to his room on the hospital’s 10th floor," Vatican News added in a statement. While recovering, Pope Leo called Russian President Vladimir Putin and urged him to call for a ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky. POPE LEO XIV SEEN FOR FIRST TIME SINCE LUNG CANCER SURGERY AMID MAJOR RECOVERY MILESTONE "During the conversation, the Holy Father expressed his deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and called for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of food and medical assistance and the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population," a statement from the Vatican read. "Finally, the Holy Father reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to promoting dialogue and peace," the statement added. TRUMP WISHES POPE LEO SPEEDY RECOVERY AFTER LUNG CANCER DIAGNOSIS, SPEAKS HIGHLY OF PONTIFF'S BROTHER Russia has controlled the southern Ukrainian city since May and has not allowed any humanitarian food deliveries in the city. Oleshky also has no electricity, gas or running water, and the hospital is barely functional, according to previous Fox News Digital reporting. Fox News Digital contacted the Holy See for further comment. Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad35e9675342cf4db916ef1 The Cignetti effect is real: Indiana football sparks an unbelievable 'revival' in Bloomington te 2026-10-17T11:40:06.319Z The Cignetti effect is real: Indiana football sparks an unbelievable 'revival' in Bloomington The crowd inside the "Upstairs Pub" started to grow as the clock turned toward Friday night on the campus of Indiana, with students getting out of class and heading towards to local drinking establishments for what was going to be a wild 24 hours. Obviously, the mood has shifted around this college town thanks to the Hoosiers winning last year's CFP title, along with having a head coach in Curt Cignetti who has turned this program into a football juggernaut in just two years. COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF IS SACRIFICING ITS SOULD TO BE BECOME AN ATM FOR CONFERENCES WITH 24-TEAM EXPANSION Whether it was the apparel stores that had fans waiting in lines for their chance to purchase Indiana gear, or the restaurants that were already filling up early Friday afternoon, it's obvious that the attitude has changed around this college town that once glossed over the football season in anticipation for basketball. Later today, it will be No. 4 Ohio State visiting No. 5 Indiana in what will be the most electric atmosphere Bloomington has seen in decades. You can call it a "revival," or the Cignetti effect, but it's not hard to notice the culture change in Bloomington. "We're a football school now, and I hate to say that about the basketball program," Edward, from just outside Indianapolis noted. "We spent years praying for some type of revival of college football within this fan base, and we finally have it during one of the craziest times in sports. "A lot of schools are trying to pull off the Indiana magic of rebuilding a program in such a short time period. And those expectations are truly centered around what transpired here in Bloomington. That part is wild to me. We expect to win football games now, which is a wonderful feeling to have. The last time a Hoosiers' football team defeated the Buckeyes in Bloomington was in 1988. It took thirty years for Indiana to snap a losing streak to Ohio State, which finally came to an end last season inside Lucas Oil Stadium in the Big Ten championship game. Also, this will be the first time a top-five college football matchup has taken place inside Memorial Stadium since 1960, as Indiana rises a 22-game winning streak into their showdown with the Buckeyes on Saturday. Essentially, there are a lot of firsts that could end up coming to fruition for an Indiana team that has defied the odds over the past two seasons, against plenty of odds and fans who might still be under the impression this was all just a fluke. I'm here to tell you that nothing Curt Cignetti is doing on this campus, and opposing ones, is centered around some magical voodoo that the Hoosiers head coach has placed on the Big Ten. CURT CIGNETTI WAS SO FOCUSED THIS OFFSEASON, HE TURNED DOWN ALL EXTERNAL REQUESTS: 'I'M 95% FOOTBALL' Whether or not folks outside Bloomington believe Indiana can do it again this season is not the point. The supporters who are lining Kirkwood avenue, or the thousands who made their way into town on Friday evening, are the true barometer of where this program has been taken in such a short time period that has other college athletic directors trying to replicate the Cignetti magic. "I don't think folks truly understood what we were going through as a fan base," Thomas, longtime season ticket holder told OutKick. "I've been coming to games for thirty years, and I've never seen this type of excitement, and it's hard to correlate it with basketball. Sure, we're not oblivious to the narrative that followed our football program like a black cloud. "But, why do you think we're not taking these moments for granted? We've earned this sh-t, and I promise you this fan base isn’t cocky. We just expect to win now, which clearly wasn’t the case just a few years ago. So yea, I expect us to beat Ohio State." I've been around plenty of college campuses during my career, and the resurgent joy that you see in Bloomington is contagious. This is no longer a loyal group of fans waiting for November to roll around so they can walk into Assembly Hall to watch the basketball program, which has also had its problems over the years. But what Indiana football did for the school is provide hope that everything that has transpired over the last two years in one sport, can be done again across multiple venues across campus. Curt Cignetti has not just provided a championship mindset for the passionate fans that were sitting through days of blowouts and small glimmers of hope in past years. The man who told you all to 'google' him has reignited an athletic department and fan base that will make Saturday's atmosphere on Indiana's campus feel more like a cinematic backdrop that will host college football's premier matchup of the day. At the same time, since it's happening here in Bloomington, there are programs across the country that now believe they can pull-off the same type magical story that we're witnessing take place with Indiana. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad359e875342cf4db916e29 Ilhan Omar's turbulent week explained: The dueling probes that threw the Somali-born progressive into chaos te 2026-10-17T11:20:08.305Z Ilhan Omar's turbulent week explained: The dueling probes that threw the Somali-born progressive into chaos It was a week of legal turmoil for one of America's most recognizable members of Congress. Early Monday morning, federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the chief investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), executed a search warrant on Washington, D.C. home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. The raid was part of an ongoing criminal probe into Omar's immigration status, with sources telling Fox News Digital that authorities are scrutinizing whether she or her father committed fraud when filling out paperwork for her to become a U.S. citizen. A day later, U.S. Attorney for the District of Washington, D.C., Jeannine Pirro, announced her office was investigating Omar's financial disclosures, which had previously been subject to public scrutiny and congressional oversight, but never by authorities. FEDERAL AGENTS RAID ILHAN OMAR’S DC HOME AMID IMMIGRATION FRAUD INVESTIGATION Fox News Digital breaks down what we know so far about each investigation: In May 2025, Omar filed financial disclosure forms for the year 2024, a required for every member of Congress to complete every year. I showed that she had between $6 million and $30 million in assets connected to two businesses run by her husband, Tim Mynett. One was was a venture capital firm, and the other a California winery. Her financial disclosures from the year prior, covering 2023, said those assets were only valued at between $15,000 and $51,000 total. The now-defunct winery, eStCru LLC, saw its reported valuation jump from between $15,000 and $50,000 in 2023 to between $1 million and $5 million in 2024. Rose Lake Capital LLC showed an even sharper increase, rising from a reported value of between $1 and $1,000 in 2023 to between $5 million and $25 million the following year. The massive reported spike in net worth over the one-year span raised eyebrows, leading a watchdog group called the National Legal and Policy Center to file a complaint with the Office of Congressional Conduct in February of this year. 'SQUAD' DEM DISMISSES FRAUD PROBE SPECULATION AFTER $29M NET-WORTH DROP Less than a month after the complaint was filed, Omar amended her 2025 disclosure form. The new filing reduced the couple's combined reported assets to between $18,004 and $95,000, and said the businesses had zero value after accounting for liabilities. ILHAN OMAR'S OFFICE SAYS SHE'S ‘NOT A MILLIONAIRE’ AFTER $30M FILING REVISED DOWN TO UNDER $100K: REPORT Omar blamed an accounting error, and has since repeatedly insisted that she is not a millionaire. In September, the Office of Congressional Conduct voted 5-1 to recommend that the House Ethics Committee dismiss misconduct allegations stemming from the financial disclosures. But the hubbub caught the eye of Pirro, who confirmed on Fox News' "America Reports" Tuesday that her office is investigating the discrepancies. Further details about the investigation have not yet been released. Monday's judicially authorized raid of Omar's Washington, D.C. home sent shockwaves through the political world, with many critics calling it politically motivated because it occurred three weeks before November's general elections. The Trump administration has denied those accusations. DEMOCRATS' FURY OVER ILHAN OMAR RAID DRAWS STINGING GOP REMINDER ABOUT RAID FROM THE PAST: ‘SET THE PRECEDENT’ HSI agents spent several hours at Omar's home, and the Wall Street Journal reported that the lawmaker's personal cell phone, computers and passport were seized during the search. She has not been seen publicly since before the raid. Sources told Fox News Digital that investigators are scrutinizing whether Omar or her father fraudulently filled out immigration paperwork when Omar was become a U.S. citizen decades ago. The Journal also reported that the goal of the probe is to strip Omar of her citizenship. A dozen people, including family members, were subpoenaed in relation to the investigation. FEDERAL AGENTS SEIZE PHONE OF REP ILHAN OMAR IN RAID TIED TO IMMIGRATION FRAUD PROBE "Well, I understand they’re looking at her very carefully," President Donald Trump said Monday of the raid. "I’ve always found her to be totally crooked, personally, but that has nothing to do with me." "I think she’s a terrible person. Just a complainer. She comes from a country that is ... a non-country, and then she comes over here and she complains about our Constitution," he continued. "I think she’s a terrible person, but that’s really up to the DOJ. I have nothing to do with it." On Tuesday in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital after rallying for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Tyler, Texas, Vice President JD Vance echoed a similar sentiment. "We don't want to be like the Biden administration. We never want to be like that — where they would allow the law to go after their political opponents," Vance said. "We really want to let the law, the facts drive this. And if justice requires something else be done, then, of course, we'll take a step when we have to." ILHAN OMAR’S EMBATTLED HUSBAND APPEARS AT SCENE OF HSI RAID IN MIDST OF CRIMINAL FRAUD INVESTIGATION Vance made it clear taking that unprecedented step of denaturalizing a sitting member of Congress is possible, but only if the law requires it based on the facts of the case. "And to the question of it being unprecedented, I mean, what I'd say is that Ilhan Omar herself is a very unprecedented person," Vance said. "We have very rarely had a person in Congress who seems to have such disdain and such rage at the country that gave her a better life," Vance said. "Now, that's not a crime." "But we're going to see whether she did commit a crime. And if she did, we're obviously going to follow the law." A spokesperson for Omar did not return multiple requests for comment throughout the week. However, Omar has responded on social media. "This raid by Trump’s DHS is an outrageous abuse of power and an unprecedented escalation in the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies," she said. "For a decade, Donald Trump has relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with inflammatory rhetoric, repeatedly putting a target on her back. Now, those attacks have escalated to a pointless federal raid. The Congresswoman has done nothing wrong. No president should be able to use the power of the federal government to intimidate his political enemies." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad359e775342cf4db916e20 Serial killer's ex-wife slept beside murderer for 8 years, never suspected his deadly double life te 2026-10-17T11:20:07.444Z Serial killer's ex-wife slept beside murderer for 8 years, never suspected his deadly double life 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). For years, Bonnie Lou Gower shared a bed with a man she thought she knew better than anyone. She had no idea the man sleeping beside her was capable of murder. Her husband, Richard "Marc" Evonitz, was leading a double life, one that would ultimately expose him as a serial killer who preyed on young girls. His victims included a 16-year-old who lost her life while Evonitz was still married to Gower. SERIAL KILLER SURVIVOR WHO ESCAPED 18-HOUR CAPTIVITY REVEALS INSTINCT SHE WISHES SHE NEVER IGNORED Decades after Evonitz’s crimes came to light, Gower is revisiting the warning signs she didn't recognize — alongside the young woman who survived him. In Investigation Discovery’s true crime docuseries "The Serial Killer Connection," Gower meets with Kara Robinson Chamberlain, who endured 18 hours of captivity and torture before escaping Evonitz, as they investigate whether he may be linked to other unsolved cases. For Gower, one question has followed her since learning the truth about the man she married. "When I initially learned about [his crimes] and I told people, honestly their first response is, ‘Well, obviously you knew. How could you not have known?’" Gower told Fox News Digital. "That was my very first question to the FBI. ‘How could I not know this? How could I not know I was sleeping next to somebody for eight and a half years that was doing this?’ And of course, they assured me that there’s no way I could have known." Looking back, Gower admitted there were things she didn’t question at the time. Whenever she left town to visit family, Evonitz insisted on staying behind, claiming he had to work. Only later did Gower discover that he had actually taken time off while she was away. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "One of the reasons he never came with me was because he said he was working," said Gower. "And then, I come to find out, he had actually taken off work on the days that I was out of town. But at the time, I wasn’t at all concerned about leaving him behind. I was just going and visiting my family. It definitely makes you look at everybody and everything now, whether you can trust someone’s words or actions." Gower met Evonitz, who was eight years her senior, in South Carolina. He was the older brother of one of her friends and would come home whenever he was on leave from the U.S. Navy. She quickly developed a crush on him as she got to know him and, at age 16, Evonitz asked her out on a date. They married in August 1988 when she was 17 and he was 25. "You think you know who you are when you’re 17, but I really don’t think I did," said Gower. "I don’t think I had a handle on that. And I was relatively sheltered. I was very naïve, very trusting, taking everything at face value. I think he knew that." During the marriage, there were moments when Gower suspected Evonitz was being unfaithful. Whenever she questioned him, Evonitz told her it was all in her head. She believed him. But as the relationship progressed, Evonitz began isolating her from friends and family as they moved around the country, from Maine to San Diego to Virginia. SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "No one ever thinks that their significant other is going to be a serial killer," Chamberlain told Fox News Digital. "I think worst case, and this is something that she expressed to me, he was having an affair. No one ever thinks your spouse is out murdering someone." "He kept that part of himself very tightly controlled and didn’t show it to the people he was closest to." The marriage began to unravel after Evonitz left the Navy. Gower said financial pressures fueled growing tensions between the couple, while Evonitz became prone to mood swings and what she described as "rages." He also frequently criticized her weight. Behind closed doors, Gower was also uncomfortable with his interest in bondage, according to the docuseries. Even as the marriage reached its breaking point, Gower said she still didn’t see Evonitz as someone capable of hurting her. Walking away, she said, was a decision that came after years of mounting unhappiness. When Gower made the decision to leave the marriage, Gower said her fear was for him, not herself. "I was concerned for his safety when he said he was going to take the gun and kill himself," Gower recalled. "I never feared for my own life." SEND US A TIP Even after she finally walked away, Gower said Evonitz had left her questioning whether she had any justification for doing so. "When I left, I felt like I was leaving for no real good reason," she said. "[But] I wasn’t happy." According to Gower's TikTok, she and Evonitz were married from August 1988 until January 1997. Multiple reports indicate that their divorce was finalized in 1998. Years later, Gower would learn just how much she hadn’t known about the man she left behind. On June 24, 2002, 15-year-old Chamberlain was at a friend’s home in South Carolina when Evonitz pulled into the driveway. The stranger approached her with pamphlets and asked if her parents were home. Then, he held a gun to her neck and threatened to shoot her if she screamed. He forced Chamberlain into a dark storage container in his car. At Evonitz’s apartment, Chamberlain was repeatedly sexually assaulted. He restrained her to a bed. After hours of torture, Chamberlain managed to free one of her hands from a pair of handcuffs with her teeth, unclip a leather leg restraint and quietly bolt out the door as Evonitz slept. As she took off, Chamberlain encountered two men who took her to a police station. Chamberlain led officers back to her captor’s apartment. But when investigators arrived, Evonitz had escaped. Police tracked Evonitz to Sarasota, Florida, but as they closed in on him, Evonitz died by suicide. He was 38. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Once investigators began digging into Evonitz’s past, Chamberlain’s abduction proved to be only part of the story. Evidence recovered from Evonitz’s South Carolina apartment, former Virginia residence and vehicle linked him to three unsolved murders. On Sept. 9, 1996, Evonitz abducted 16-year-old Sofia Silva from the front steps of her home in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, where he and Gower had been living. Her body was discovered about five weeks later in neighboring King George County. Then, on May 1, 1997, sisters Kristin "Kristi" Lisk, 15, and Kathryn "Kati" Lisk, 12, vanished after returning home from school. Both girls had been sexually assaulted and strangled. Their bodies were discovered five days later in the South Anna River. Notes discovered by investigators indicated that Evonitz already had his eye on other potential victims, Fox News Digital previously reported. It would be months after Chamberlain’s abduction that Gower learned of her ex-husband’s other victims. "It felt like it wasn’t real at all," Gower admitted. "It felt like this was something that happens in the movies. This wasn’t real life. It was very hard to believe that he could hurt anybody. He had never hit me or physically abused me." GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Now, Gower and Chamberlain are looking to Evonitz’s past for answers about whether there could be other victims. Gower has helped piece together a timeline of Evonitz’s movements during their marriage, providing investigators with dates, locations and old calendars as potential cold cases are examined. "Of course, he wasn’t always where I thought he was," said Gower. Chamberlain, meanwhile, has been investigating whether Evonitz could be responsible for other unsolved crimes, examining cases dating back to the 1980s and tracing his movements during his years in the Navy and in the decades before her own abduction. "I genuinely think that there is a level of escalation that we see between an indecent exposure [incident] and then three homicides in approximately nine months and then a break before me that is unexplainable to me," she said. "Everything’s possible and nothing has been confirmed," Chamberlain stressed. "It’s a frustrating place to be, but I will not stop searching." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST One potential key to finding answers is DNA. While investigating cases for the docuseries, Chamberlain said she learned that Evonitz’s DNA profile was not in CODIS, the FBI’s national DNA database. However, she said authorities in Spotsylvania County still have a blood sample that can be provided to law enforcement agencies seeking to compare his DNA with evidence from other cases. Chamberlain said she hopes Evonitz’s DNA can ultimately be entered into CODIS, allowing for broader comparisons with evidence from unsolved crimes. "I genuinely believe that there’s no way he only murdered three girls and kidnapped me," she said. "I don’t think that there’s a world in which that’s true." While making the docuseries, Gower learned that Evonitz had kept a photograph of her when she was just 11 years old — years before they began dating — hidden behind another framed picture of her. Gower said it was not a photograph she had taken with her when she left home and that she never knew Evonitz possessed it. "It’s disturbing enough that he would have 11-year-old me in a picture behind something," she said. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Decades after learning the truth about the man she married, Gower said she is still trying to make sense of it. "I don’t think you ever make sense of it," she said. "There’s no tidy little box to put it in to make it make sense." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "I’m still grappling with it. I’m still processing." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad359e675342cf4db916e17 Hasan Piker's influence tests breaking point of Democratic Party te 2026-10-17T11:20:06.637Z Hasan Piker's influence tests breaking point of Democratic Party Ahead of the midterm elections, one name has repeatedly surfaced in conversations about the future of the Democratic Party: Hasan Piker. The political commentator streams for hours each day on Twitch, promoting socialism, criticizing Israel and the U.S. and discussing the news of the day from his far-left perspective. But as Piker has gone from a niche online commentator to a real-life player in Democratic politics, his growing involvement has raised questions about what his influence could mean for the future of the party. While Piker's Twitch streams are viewed by tens of thousands daily, his online reach is not what has drawn the questions about the future of the party; rather, it is how engaged his followers are. "It's very clear to me that the people who do love and support him, really love and support him. So, the followers that he has are super loyal and I think they're really active, and they're very engaged," Isaac Saul, founder of the non-partisan politics newsletter Tangle, told Fox News Digital. OCASIO-CORTEZ CALLS FOCUS ON HASAN PIKER 'ABSOLUTELY LUDICROUS' AS SOME DEMOCRATS DEMAND DISTANCE Piker's followers are mostly young people, a demographic Saul called a "prized possession for the Democratic Party." He explained that Democrats were eager to hold onto young voters "because if they can turn out younger voters, that's going to increase their odds of winning in all manner of elections that happen in American politics." Mark Penn, a longtime Democratic pollster who served as an adviser to former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, similarly pointed to Piker's appeal to young voters, describing him as almost a "Pied Piper." However, Penn questioned how closely those voters actually align with the streamer's views. "Nobody could possibly agree with the garbage that Hasan Piker says. It's anti-American, it's antisemitic, it's anti virtually anything, it's anti-having any decorum, sensibility, or intellectual component beyond kind of throwing everything and everyone overboard. So, the whole thing is nihilistic," Penn told Fox News Digital. STEPHEN A SMITH WARNS HASAN PIKER WILL ‘CONTAMINATE’ DEMOCRATS IN THE MIDTERMS, ‘COME BACK TO HAUNT THEM’ Saul recently outlined his positions on Piker in a piece titled, "My honest thoughts on Hasan Piker." He told Fox News Digital that readers asked him repeatedly, "What's your beef with Hasan Piker?," prompting him to explain his position fully. Saul started his piece by stating that he believes "Piker is a bad guy" and said that he doesn't "trust" the Twitch streamer. Saul sees Piker as a "big pariah" within the Democratic establishment, even as he gains prominence. The Tangle founder believes, however, that the 2026 midterm elections could shift the party's perspective on Piker and the influence of the far left. HASAN PIKER VOWS HE WILL PRESSURE JAMES TALARICO TO GOVERN AS A LEFTIST, NOT A MODERATE "I still view him as kind of an outsider-y person trying to throw his weight around. I think the 2026 midterm has the potential to change that because Piker has endorsed some of the more progressive kind of DSA-type candidates, and if we see them win in House or Senate races, he said, 'We're gonna hold them accountable,'" Saul told Fox News Digital. Penn also sees the midterms as a potential test of Piker's influence, specifically in the Michigan U.S. Senate race where he was involved with Abdul El-Sayed's campaign. Beyond Piker, Penn sees the midterms as an evaluation of the effectiveness of socialist movements. "Obviously, I think the Michigan race is a big test case on all of this. I think that if El-Sayed wins in Michigan, then that will be a huge boost to these movements, to people like Piker and all of the outlandishness that they stand for because it wins elections," Penn told Fox News Digital. "If there's a setback here and a setback on the headline elections in Maine, Michigan, and Texas, then maybe the Democrat party is going to come much more to its senses and say these 'movements really didn't work.'" KYRSTEN SINEMA QUESTIONS WHETHER MODERATES STILL HAVE A PLACE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY While Saul and Penn see the midterms as a test of whether Piker can leverage his online popularity into real-world results, others argue that the shift is already happening, pointing to the growing number of candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Julian Epstein, a former chief counsel for Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, told Fox News Digital that he believes mainstream Democrats are underestimating the influence of Piker and the left-leaning movement behind him. "I think that the lie a lot of moderate Democrats are telling themselves is that you're only going to see 10, 12 members of Congress that fall under the DSA banner, and I think that's delusion," Epstein told Fox News Digital. "I think what you're increasingly seeing is that the socialist movement and the far-left movement is becoming the beating heart of the Democratic Party. Why? Because that's where all the activist energy is, and we saw that with the primaries." Mainstream and moderate Democrats, according to Epstein, are "scared of this movement" and that they are not willing to fight against it. "Democrats are increasingly scared to take this movement on because they fear the flying monkeys of the online left," he said. Epstein also argues that establishment Democrats have lost control of the party. He said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and other establishment Democrats have ceased being leaders and are increasingly turning into "marionettes of the far-left." While Epstein believes Piker appeals to "very frustrated" voters who "want to burn down the system," Saul sees some of the streamer's more mainstream views as part of the key to his popularity. INSIDE HASAN PIKER’S RADICAL VIEWS ON AMERICA, ISRAEL AND SOCIALISM "Hasan Piker supports Medicare for all. He wants to abolish cash bail. He thinks big agriculture needs to be broken up. He wants to renegotiate our relationship with Saudi Arabia. I mean, I think those ideas are not just broadly popular with progressives, but popular probably with some people in the populist MAGA right," Saul told Fox News Digital. "I think he could become an influential figure. If there was more momentum in Congress to make some of those policy prescriptions law." As some Democrats attempt to reach Piker's young audience, they could risk losing voters who already feel that the party has gone too far to the left. JAMES CARVILLE VOWS TO ABANDON DEMOCRATIC PARTY IF FAR-LEFT HASAN PIKER BECOMES LEADING VOICE Penn noted that political parties could have much more to gain by saying no to extreme movements than going along with them. "So much time is spent on turnout and base and not enough realization that if I said no to the extremes, I could get a lot of those voters in the middle to switch. And those are twice as powerful as getting those extreme movements," Penn said. Tanya Tsikanovsky, a former Democrat who worked to elect Hillary Clinton in 2016 before later leaving the party, told Fox News Digital that she believes the Democratic Party's shift to the left is leaving voters like her politically "homeless." "I think that we need to stop focusing on how bad or how maybe salvageable the Democratic Party is and not think about them at all, and instead focus on the independents or on the moderate Democrats, like I once was, that feel completely homeless," Tsikanovsky told Fox News Digital. "Because there are a ton of [Sen. John] Fettermans and Bill Mahers that are gonna really not have anywhere to go soon. Their party is going to be completely eaten up by the DSA." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Tsikanovsky agreed with Epstein's assessment that moderates in the Democratic Party have been left without power amid the rise of DSA candidates across the country. "The DSA candidates and people like Hasan Piker are the ones that are being platformed by that party and the moderate ones don't really have power anymore at all," Tsikanovsky said. The debate over Piker's role in the Democratic Party is at the heart of a larger question about how far left the party is willing to shift in order to gain voters, and how much that change could cost or benefit them. Saul argued that Piker's influence is best understood by viewing his ability to shape the national conversation, rather than seeing him as a politician or activist. "I think when you consume his content, or you think about him as a player in the space, you should think about them as a kind of provocateur, a pundit. Not a journalist, not even an activist. Not a politician, but somebody who is just trying to change the conversation culturally that people are having. And I think, when you do that, he makes a lot more sense," Saul said. Fox News Digital reached out to Hasan Piker and the DSA for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad359e575342cf4db916e0e MIKE DAVIS: Iowans can't afford a soft-on-crime attorney general te 2026-10-17T11:20:05.582Z MIKE DAVIS: Iowans can't afford a soft-on-crime attorney general As an Iowa native, graduate of the University of Iowa and the University of Iowa College of Law, and two-time staffer for Iowa's senior U.S. Senator and Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, I know this for certain: Brenna Bird is the Attorney General Iowa needs reelected. Her Democrat opponent Nate Willems would be a disaster for Iowa, and the choice for voters in November could not be clearer. Since January 2023, Bird has served with distinction as Iowa's Attorney General. Her credentials are sterling: University of Chicago Law School, years as a prosecutor, county attorney in both Fremont and Guthrie Counties, and president of the Iowa County Attorneys Association — the highest honor a prosecutor can earn in this state. Today, as Iowa's Attorney General, Bird does not merely hold the office. She wields it as a force for justice. By contrast, Willems has never demonstrated the same seriousness. His legislative record and public conduct reveal a candidate soft on crime, hostile to the Constitution, and willing to smear American heroes for political points. He has no business within a hundred miles of the Iowa attorney general's office. Consider the results. In 2021, Ryan Cooper, a husband and father in Traer, turned up shot dead in his home. The case sat cold for two years until Bird's newly created cold-case unit took it on. Within months, Karina Cooper and her lover Huston Danker faced arrest. A jury convicted Karina, and she now serves life without parole. Barbara Lenz, a 31-year-old mother in Woodbine, disappeared in 1989 after her abusive partner Robert Davis claimed he dropped her off. No body. No confession. Nearly four decades later, Bird's unit charged Davis. A jury found him guilty, and the judge sentenced him to 50 years. He will never hurt another woman. That is what a real attorney general looks like. TRUMP’S PUSH FOR NATIONAL CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY WOULD PROTECT GOOD GUYS WITH GUNS Willems' record runs the other direction. As a legislator, he voted against requiring electronic monitoring for convicted sex offenders — including those who victimized children. That position disqualifies him on its face. It might fly in San Francisco, but it has no place in Iowa. His contempt for the Constitution is equally evident. While Bird defends the Second Amendment, Willems voted against making Iowa a shall-issue concealed-carry state — the standard the Supreme Court affirmed as constitutionally required in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Willems also seeks to dilute Iowans' voting power by opposing voter-ID laws in a state with two swing House districts and recent races decided by fewer than a dozen votes. And while Bird has filed court briefs supporting federal immigration enforcement, Willems has publicly attacked those policies. A Willems victory would transform Iowa from a legal ally of the president into a state resembling California or Illinois — states dedicated to obstructing federal law enforcement at every turn. Willems does not represent Iowa. He represents the resistance. WHAT MY SON'S ULTRASOUND TAUGHT ME ABOUT ABORTION — AND MASSACHUSETTS IGNORES Willems is also an extremist on abortion. He voted against a ban after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Opposing a limit after 20 weeks means defending abortion more than halfway through pregnancy — when the child stands only weeks away from viability outside the womb. That is not moderation. It is a radical position. Then there is the D-Day post, which should have immediately ended any aspirations Willems harbored of becoming Iowa's top law enforcement officer. On the 82nd anniversary of the Normandy landings, Willems reposted an image equating American paratroopers with leftwing terrorist group Antifa. The caption read: "A plane full of uniformed antifa, circa 1944," placed beside a photograph of the brave American men who jumped behind enemy lines to liberate France from Nazi occupation. Comparing those heroes to an anarchist group responsible for widespread riot violence and attacks on federal officers is not edgy commentary. It is a moral failure. A man willing to smear the heroes of Normandy has no business serving as any state's chief law enforcement officer. TOP CONSERVATIVE GROUP UNVEILS FULL-COURT PRESS IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATE TO EXPOSE ‘SHOCKING’ DEM PLATFORM The contrast for Iowa voters could not be clearer. Bird hunts and prosecutes murderers decades after their crimes; Willems wants convicted sex offenders — including child predators — back on the street without electronic monitoring. Bird defends the Second Amendment. Willems voted to gut it. Bird stands with President Trump. Willems aligns with George Soros. Bird honors the men who died at Normandy. Willems compares them to terrorists. Bird stands with the Constitution and the rule of law. Willems has repeatedly placed ideology above both. Iowa voters know exactly what they have in Brenna Bird. And they know exactly what they would get in Nate Willems: a radical who is soft on crime. CLICK FOR MORE FROM MIKE DAVIS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad34e3a75342cf4db916ac0 Jameson Stone Law Explains Why Every Adult in Central Pennsylvania Needs a Will and Powers of Attorney te 2026-10-17T10:30:18.177Z Jameson Stone Law Explains Why Every Adult in Central Pennsylvania Needs a Will and Powers of Attorney Jameson Stone Law, a Camp Hill firm serving Central Pennsylvania, helps families put the basic estate planning documents in place wills, powers of attorney, and living wills that decide who acts for them and their loved ones. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad34e3875342cf4db916aa8 Family Yard Fall To-Dos te 2026-10-17T10:30:16.374Z Family Yard Fall To-Dos (NAPSI)—Fall’s a paw-some time to enjoy your family yard­—and prep it for a lush spring, say the experts at The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for outdoor living and the care and stewardship of yards, parks, schoolyards and other green spaces,… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad34e3775342cf4db916a9f Family Yard Fall To-Dos te 2026-10-17T10:30:15.374Z Family Yard Fall To-Dos Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad34e2e75342cf4db916a5c Income inequality at Obama Foundation, as brass thrives and rank and file seeks union te 2026-10-17T10:30:06.981Z Income inequality at Obama Foundation, as brass thrives and rank and file seeks union FIRST ON FOX: The beleaguered Obama Foundation has an income inequality problem: While half of its employees earn six-figure salaries, led by CEO Valerie Jarrett at $771,000, dozens at the other end of the scale are fighting for union representation. The workplace disparity comes to light just as Fox News Digital reported that the long-delayed Obama Presidential Center's price tag hit $1 billion — nearly triple the original estimate for the Chicago facility. The Obama Foundation, former President Barack Obama's private nonprofit, reported 172 employees receiving more than $100,000 in salary in its 2025 tax filing — roughly half its 342 reported employees. Jarrett, one of former President Barack Obama's closest advisors and a former senior White House official, has led the Obama Foundation since 2021, overseeing the final years of construction of the Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. OBAMA'S BILLION-DOLLAR BABY: CHICAGO CENTER'S PRICE TAG HITS MONUMENTAL MILESTONE, TRIPLING ORIGINAL ESTIMATE Her total pay rose by around $15,500 from 2024 and she is one of at least four of the nonprofit's 10 highest-paid executives with previous ties to the Obama White House or campaign. "The Foundation pays our employees rates that are competitive with the market," Emily Bittner, the Obama Foundation's vice president of communications, told Fox News Digital. "We have more than 500 employees worldwide, roughly 300 of whom are based at the Center." The current workforce of more than 500 is substantially larger than the 342 employees reported in the Obama Foundation's 2025 tax filing, which covers the year ending nearly six months before the Presidential Center opened in June. The nonprofit did not provide an updated payroll breakdown. The Obama Foundation saw its annual payroll and benefits bill come in at $50.4 million in 2025, soaring from $18.5 million in 2018. The nonprofit brought in approximately $159 million in revenue last year, of which nearly $151 million consisted of contributions and grants. The spending surge came as the Obama Foundation expanded its leadership and civic programs at home and abroad while racing to finish the beleaguered Presidential Center. The sprawling 19.3-acre campus sits on publicly owned parkland in Chicago's Jackson Park. Brian Mittendorf, an accounting professor at Ohio State University who specializes in nonprofit finances, said the proportion of Obama Foundation employees earning more than $100,000 stood out compared with a typical nonprofit, but noted that the organization relies heavily on specialized staff. "That's clearly higher percentage than your average nonprofit," Mittendorf told Fox News Digital. "But here we're dealing with a nonprofit that's probably very expertise heavy. It's very heavy on like the think tank side. And as you look at a think tank, it would look very differently than say a local food bank." Mittendorf said the Obama Foundation's employees likely possess specialized skills that could command substantial pay elsewhere. "So it does reflect that a lot of their employees are ones that they would consider having an outside opportunity that would justify them getting paid at that level," he said. "Like I said, it is atypical for a standard nonprofit, but probably not that unusual for a nonprofit of its type." The Obama Foundation also reported a higher proportion of employees receiving more than $100,000 than five other presidential nonprofits examined by Fox News Digital. Roughly half its reported workforce exceeded that threshold in 2025, compared with 37% at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, 29% at the Carter Center, 23% at the Clinton Foundation, 13% at the Reagan Foundation and 10% at the George & Barbara Bush Foundation, according to their respective 2024 tax filings, the most recent available for the review. OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER'S $470M SAFETY NET UNDER SCRUTINY AS SUBCONTRACTORS SAY THEY'RE OWED MILLIONS Jarrett's salary rose from approximately $581,000 when she took over as CEO in 2021 to $740,000 in 2022, remaining at that level through 2024 before climbing to nearly $755,000 in 2025. For comparison, Fox News Digital reviewed the latest available tax filings from five other major presidential foundations, all of which reported lower CEO salaries than Jarrett's $771,000 in 2025. The Reagan Foundation paid its CEO approximately $735,000 and the Carter Center $531,000 for fiscal years ending in 2025, while the George W. Bush Presidential Center paid its top officer $661,000, the George & Barbara Bush Foundation $426,600 and the Clinton Foundation $425,000 for 2024. Beyond Jarrett, several former Obama administration officials continued to collect hefty six-figure paychecks at the Obama Foundation. Christina Tchen, former chief of staff to first lady Michelle Obama, received approximately $431,000 in salary in 2025, while Michael Strautmanis, a former Obama campaign and White House aide, collected approximately $404,000. Laura Lucas Magnuson, a former White House communications official, received approximately $396,000. Other top earners included Robbin Cohen, who received approximately $666,000. Cohen previously led Pritzker Realty Group, founded by billionaire Democratic donor and former Obama commerce secretary Penny Pritzker, a cousin of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. Former Cook County chief financial officer Ammar Rizki received approximately $400,000. The Obama Foundation defended its executive salary practices. "The Board of Directors uses comparability data and a compensation consultant to review and approve the compensation of the CEO, officers and key employees on an annual basis," Bittner told Fox News Digital. OBAMA CENTER SUBCONTRACTOR SHUTS DOWN AMID $4M FIGHT, LAYS OFF 25 The nonprofit also pointed to higher pay for top executives at other major charitable institutions, including approximately $2 million for the Getty Trust's president and CEO, $1.7 million for the Rockefeller Foundation's president and $1.5 million for the Mellon Foundation's president, citing figures from their recent tax filings. The Getty Trust, however, operates on a vastly different financial scale, with a multibillion-dollar endowment compared with the Obama Foundation's approximately $14.2 million in reported endowment funds at the end of 2025. Asked whether Jarrett's pay was excessive, Mittendorf said the answer was subjective, particularly given the Obama Foundation's size and financial resources. "This is not an unusual amount that to see for a highest paid employee for a director or a CEO," he said, noting the nonprofit's net assets exceeded $1 billion. Mittendorf acknowledged, however, that substantial executive pay at charitable organizations can attract criticism. "So I think you see criticism from time to time of executive directors that get paid at this level, not that they could not get paid similar amounts in the private sector, but that there is a belief that in the nonprofit sector, the pay should not just reflect what you would get in the public sector, but something more modest," he said. "It's quite common, though, for an organization of this size." Illinois Republican Party Chairman Bob Grogan, a longtime critic of the Obama Foundation's use of public parkland for the private organization, accused the nonprofit of enriching Obama's inner circle at taxpayers' expense. "The Obama Center is another far-left political operation that acts as a non-profit while using taxpayer dollars to make Barack Obama's inner circle rich," Grogan told Fox News Digital. The Obama Foundation maintains that construction of the Presidential Center was privately funded and that its operating costs are covered by revenues and private donations. Public funds have also supported infrastructure improvements surrounding the campus. The hefty executive paychecks come as rank-and-file Obama Foundation employees push to unionize, alleging rolled-back benefits and mounting workloads. Workers also claim deteriorating conditions have driven experienced colleagues to leave, taking valuable institutional knowledge with them and piling more work onto those who remain. The employees, organized under Obama Workers United with AFSCME Council 31, include visitor services and cleaning staff, museum and technology workers, and employees involved in the nonprofit's educational and global programs. "Amidst increasing workloads we have seen our benefits rolled back and support from leadership to be minimal," the workers wrote in a public letter. SUBCONTRACTORS SAY THEY’RE OWED MILLIONS, FACE FINANCIAL RUIN, AFTER HELPING BUILD OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER The workers also urged Obama Foundation leadership to respect their right to organize and refrain from spending money on anti-union lawyers, messaging or meetings. The Obama Foundation said it supports employees' right to organize. "We are deeply committed to the fundamental right of workers to organize and make their voices heard," the nonprofit said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "As members of our staff explore union representation, we approach this process with immense gratitude for their contributions, deep respect for unions, and a sincere commitment to working collaboratively with our partners in labor." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3498375342cf4db9169a8 ICE arrests more than 100 alleged gang members in single week, including violent MS-13, TdA suspects: DHS te 2026-10-17T10:10:11.203Z ICE arrests more than 100 alleged gang members in single week, including violent MS-13, TdA suspects: DHS In the last week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested more than 100 suspected gang members in the country illegally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) exclusively told Fox News Digital. Agents arrested 131 gang-affiliated people between Oct. 4 and 10, including 22 affiliated with MS-13, and 13 with Tren de Aragua (TdA). ICE has made 12,018 gang-related arrests since President Donald Trump took office again in 2025, DHS said. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SAYS FEDERAL AUTHORITIES HAVE ARRESTED MORE THAN 10,000 SUSPECTED GANG MEMBERS "In less than a week, the brave patriots of ICE have arrested more than 100 gang members across the country, including members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement. "The best that America has to offer are on the frontlines every day to ensure that the worst of humanity cannot threaten or harm innocent Americans." Mullin praised Trump’s leadership for helping ICE to smash the "gangs and cartels, making it impossible for them to do business in America, and removing their members from our country. Arresting and deporting illegal aliens, especially gang members, is how we make America safe again." MULLIN TELLS RUTHLESS PODCAST THAT THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS APPREHENDED 2,210 TERRORISTS Among the arrestees was Gustavo Adolfo Flores-Ramirez, a Salvadoran national who DHS said is an MS-13 member. Arrested in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, he's wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide, aggravated femicide, rape of a minor or incapacitated person, illegal or irresponsible handling, carrying, or possession of firearms, illicit grouping, and crimes involving public peace. It’s not known when he first illegally entered the country, but he was arrested in the U.S. in September 2021 and deported to Mexico. He then illegally entered again, which is considered a felony, at an unknown time. ICE-LED FLORIDA OPERATION NETS 500 — INCLUDING ILLEGAL ALIENS ACCUSED OF MURDER, CHILD ABUSE, CARTEL TIES Jose Luis Perez-Arrias, a Venezuelan national and TdA member, was arrested in Tallahassee, Florida, on Wednesday, DHS said. Perez-Arrias is a suspected hitman for TdA. He illegally entered the country in Oct. 2023, while former President Joe Biden was in office and was arrested by Border Patrol agents and released into the country. MORE THAN 25 CHARGED IN NATIONWIDE TREN DE ARAGUA CRACKDOWN INVOLVING GUNS, DRUGS AND CASH Emerson Jossiel Calderon-Hernandez, a Salvadoran national and suspected MS-13 member, was arrested in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. He illegally entered the country in August 2012, while former President Barack Obama was in office, and was released into the country. Calderon-Hernandez has been arrested for second-degree assault, attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, armed robbery, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and false imprisonment. DOJ CHARGES 8 ALLEGED TREN DE ARAGUA MEMBERS IN TEXAS, ILLINOIS MURDER AND KIDNAPPING CASES An unnamed 14-year-old from Venezuela facing charges of first-degree murder — criminal attempt with extreme indifference was arrested in Denver on Tuesday.  The 14-year-old is associated with the Los Piratas Gang, a faction of TdA, according to DHS and was illegally carrying a Glock 48 pistol at the time of his arrest. He also faces charges of first-degree assault with extreme indifference, first-degree kidnapping, aggravated criminal extortion, illegal discharge of a weapon, and conspiracy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3498275342cf4db91699f Inside the family business that turned a famous fair food into an American tradition te 2026-10-17T10:10:10.464Z Inside the family business that turned a famous fair food into an American tradition DALLAS — Every fall, millions flock to the Lone Star State for one of America's largest and most iconic state fairs, where towering midway rides, blue-ribbon livestock and the latest deep-fried creations compete for attention. But while each year's newest culinary creation may dominate social media, the State Fair of Texas has long been defined by the long-held traditions that keep generations of families coming back for more. Few are more recognizable than Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs. "What started as a simple idea has turned into now an 84-year Texas tradition for fairgoers," Amber Fletcher, a third-generation owner of Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs, told Fox News Digital as the fair kicked off this year. MEET THE VOTERS WHO COULD BREAK THE GOP’S DECADESLONG GRIP ON A REPUBLICAN STRONGHOLD Her grandfather, Neil Fletcher, and his brother Carl say they invented the corny dog in Dallas in the late 1930s before introducing it at the State Fair of Texas in 1942. More than eight decades later, that simple creation has grown into a massive family operation. During the fair's 24-day run, Fletcher's sells roughly 550,000 corny dogs, going through about 60,000 pounds of hot dogs, 1,500 gallons of mustard and 800 gallons of ketchup. "I don't remember the oil, but it is a lot," Amber Fletcher joked after listing the other metrics. Yet even as the operation has grown, the family has largely resisted changing the product that made it famous. "We've never changed our recipe. We haven't even tinkered a little bit," she said. "It is the same method and recipe my grandfather started with." TEXAS VOTERS HAVE PLENTY TO SAY ABOUT WHETHER LONE STAR STATE COULD TURN BLUE That stalwart mindset includes resisting shortcuts, too. "There's a lot of things we could do to speed up the process," Fletcher acknolwedged. "We could get our hot dogs pre-stuck, but no. Each corny dog is hand-stuck. Everything is hand-dipped, fried, made to order." By "stuck," the granddaughter and grand-niece of the inventors is referring to the stick that goes through the middle of the corn dog. For Aaron Fletcher, also a third-generation owner, consistency helps explain why the old-fashioned corny dog continues to hold its own against the over-the-top creations that debut at the fair each year. "The viral stuff is cool, but people know what they're going to get when they come to Fletcher's," Aaron told Fox News Digital. "They get excited about it. They look forward to it all year." Being rooted in tradition doesn't mean the menu was also frozen in time. Over the years, Fletcher's has added jalapeño cheese, turkey and veggie corny dogs. This year, the family even ventured into dessert with a chocolate corny dog, earning one of the fair's most coveted awards for the creation. Pulling it all off requires months of preparation, seven locations across Fair Park and roughly 200 seasonal workers. Running an operation that produces more than half a million corny dogs also means navigating rising food and operating costs while trying to keep the fair tradition affordable for families. "You do have to adjust for pricing as you go along," Aaron said. "We try our best to be fair in that we are a family-owned business, so we appreciate the importance of being able to take your family to the fair." Sometimes, that means absorbing higher costs rather than passing them along to customers. "I know a lot of business owners won't say this — we eat it. We eat the price sometimes," Aaron said. "There's only so much you can do before people are going to look at it and be like, 'No, I'm not going to do that.'" "If we don't have to, we aren't raising prices," Aaron added. After 84 years, the challenge for Fletcher's is balancing what changes with what doesn't — keeping up with the cost of doing business without losing what has kept generations of fairgoers coming back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3498175342cf4db916996 Alex Murdaugh's defense makes 'high risk' move to show DNA proves he didn't kill family, prosecutor says te 2026-10-17T10:10:09.682Z Alex Murdaugh's defense makes 'high risk' move to show DNA proves he didn't kill family, prosecutor says Alex Murdaugh’s defense team is gambling on a "high risk" DNA test in its bid to point to another killer, a prosecutor said, citing the defense’s own expert. Judge Debra McCaslin sided with the defense over prosecutors’ objections Friday, allowing new testing on swabs from Maggie Murdaugh’s cellphone and clippings from under her fingernails, even though the process will likely use up the last of the testable samples. McCaslin said due process requires that a defendant be given "a meaningful opportunity to present a full and complete defense." Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, at the family's Moselle property in Colleton County. The South Carolina Supreme Court later overturned the convictions after finding that former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill improperly influenced the jury. His retrial is scheduled to begin April 5, 2027. Murdaugh has maintained his innocence in the killings. MURDAUGH WANTS IDAHO MURDERS DNA DREAM TEAM BEHIND KOHBERGER CASE TO HELP REWRITE SECOND MURDER TRIAL The defense team plans to employ Othram to conduct a Y-STR test, a method that isolates DNA from the Y chromosome to generate a profile of a male contributor in samples where female DNA is predominant. Murdaugh's attorneys contend that all three samples contain unidentified male DNA and are seeking to determine whether a single man was the source. Defense attorney Phil Barber said the findings could rule out certain individuals as contributors and may provide ancestry information, although the test cannot differentiate between men who share the same paternal ancestors. MURDAUGH DEFENSE SAYS NEWLY DISCLOSED RESERVE DNA SAMPLES SHOULD GO TO OTHRAM BEFORE STATE ANALYSIS The defense said the process will require approximately 90 days. Creighton Waters, the lead prosecutor, said in court that the testing would be "high risk" and unlikely to generate significant evidence. ALEX MURDAUGH'S 'WILD GOOSE CHASE' FOR MISSING MURDER GUNS TARGETS POLICE CHIEF: EXPERT "When we talked to their expert, he said, yeah, that’s pretty much a sole source sample. This would be high risk and unlikely to generate anything, and [it] appears that that’s the case, because when we got back the quantification from [Othram], it’s goose eggs on the Y chromosome," Waters said. Barber laid out his reasoning for the new test, acknowledging the unknown male DNA could have an innocent explanation but saying the pattern is hard to ignore. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "Maybe it’s different male DNA. Maybe it’s the same. Maybe it’s red herrings ... But as we keep progressing from one hand to two hands and now the phone, you know, it’s starting to look less and less like a red herring," Barber said. "If you have an unknown person under both her fingernails and throwing the phone out the side of the road after she’s murdered and it’s not him. I mean, that’s extremely important to the defense." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Notably, the defense and prosecution both said once the DNA test is performed, there won't be enough samples left to test again in any post-trial proceedings, which Murdaugh was OK with. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "To perform the test, there is enough to perform the test, but there’s not enough to perform the test and then have enough left over," Barber said. SEND US A TIP "My client just informed me that he will waive that," he said referring to any post-conviction retesting. ALEX MURDAUGH DEFENSE SAYS MURDER WEAPON MAY BE TIED TO SEPARATE KILLING AS JUDGE SEEKS ANSWERS Former prosecutor Joshua Ritter told Fox News Digital the strategy could backfire, saying the defense may have been better off leaving the DNA untested and using the unknown male profile to raise reasonable doubt at trial. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "They could make an argument, hey you found samples, it was unknown male DNA. That DNA did not come back to our client, correct? There's somebody else out there who could potentially be linked to this crime," Ritter said. "Now, unless it comes back that it's a person who does have some reason to be suspicious, they've got a problem because if it comes back to a person with a rock solid alibi or a person with an innocent explanation as to why their DNA would end up underneath her fingernails, they've foreclosed any argument that they could have made." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "It's one of those situations where sometimes it's better left unknown for the defense, but they seem to be determined to try to figure out who that DNA belongs to," he added. Murdaugh is due back in court on Nov. 13. Fox News Digital reached out to Murdaugh's defense team for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3498075342cf4db91698d From ‘Third Reich’ to ‘not that informed’: Senate debates deliver fireworks before midterms te 2026-10-17T10:10:08.575Z From ‘Third Reich’ to ‘not that informed’: Senate debates deliver fireworks before midterms With control of the U.S. Senate hanging in the balance this November, candidates across the country have been trading blows on debate stages, delivering everything from explosive personal accusations to embarrassing gaffes and unexpected admissions. The heated exchanges have unfolded in closely watched general-election contests and contentious primaries alike, offering voters a glimpse of the personalities and policy differences shaping the battle for Washington. Some confrontations have drawn national headlines, while others produced memorable moments that quickly spread across social media. 12 RACES SCRAMBLE SENATE BATTLEFIELD AS DEMOCRATS EYE COMEBACK Here are five standout moments from Senate debates leading up to the 2026 midterm elections: The first head-to-head debate between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed took an unusually combative turn on Oct. 8, with the candidates repeatedly interrupting each other and trading personal attacks. The confrontation became so heated that the arguing reportedly continued even after the televised debate went to a commercial break. "In 30 years of doing debates, I've never seen it continue during the commercial. But it did," moderator Rick Albin remarked when the broadcast resumed. The arguing got so bad Albin had to get stern with the candidates. "Look, here's the situation. We've got dozens of questions we want to get to. You can't litigate all of these with 14 different rebuttals," he told them at one point. EL-SAYED REFUSES TO ANSWER WHETHER IRAN OR ISRAEL IS MORE DANGEROUS Throughout the hourlong showdown, Rogers questioned El-Sayed's medical credentials, accused him of misleading voters and repeatedly attacked his political ideology. The candidates also sparred over their respective property holdings, including Rogers' Florida home and El-Sayed's overseas investments. El-Sayed, meanwhile, accused Rogers of enriching himself through corporate relationships after leaving Congress and criticized his support for President Donald Trump. Rogers described his Democratic opponent as a "con man" during Thursday night's debate, while El-Sayed accused the Republican of being "weak" and "cowardly." "I'd like to be part of the debate, too," Albin interjected during one particularly contentious exchange. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., unleashed a series of accusations against Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., during their first head-to-head debate Oct. 8, accusing the congressman of associating with white nationalists and employing individuals with extremist ties. "Mike Collins has brought dishonor to our state through his personal bigotry and his widely documented ties to white nationalists," Ossoff declared in his opening statement. The Democrat later escalated his attacks while questioning Collins about his support for tax incentives benefiting data center developers. "It's not just that you've hired half the Third Reich to staff your congressional office and you have promoted neo-Nazi content online," Ossoff charged. The accusations followed reporting about Collins' former congressional staffers and son-in-law, whose social media activity and alleged associations with white nationalists have drawn scrutiny. Collins rejected the characterization, insisting he has consistently condemned extremist rhetoric. TOP ELECTION SCHEMES ROILING KEY MIDTERM RACES AS BOTH PARTIES ACCUSE RIVALS OF TRICKERY "I've condemned racism, anti-Semitism, hate. I don't care where the source is. And I tell him that too" Collins said. "It's wrong. We have no place in this world for that." Ossoff also invoked the late civil rights leader John Lewis, declaring that if Lewis were marching from Selma to Montgomery today, Collins "would be grabbing a billy club." Collins countered by portraying Ossoff as a radical liberal who was out of touch with Georgia voters, accusing him of supporting extremist policies and criticizing his connections to progressive political figures. A South Carolina Republican Senate primary debate produced an unexpected admission when Sen. Darline Graham acknowledged that she wasn't very familiar with foreign policy. Graham, who was appointed to the Senate following the death of her brother, longtime Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, faced Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., during an Aug. 18 debate ahead of the state's Republican primary runoff. Asked whether Taiwan and the South China Sea represented national security concerns for the United States, Graham struggled to provide a substantive answer. "I'm just going to be honest here," Graham said. "I'm not that informed on national security." Graham went on to emphasize her support for the military, pointing to her late brother Lindsey Graham's 33 years of service in the Air Force and her father's service in the Army, while acknowledging that she was "not a polished politician." DEMOCRATS ARE CHANGING THEIR TRANSGENDER MESSAGE. REPUBLICANS SAY THEY'RE JUST FLIP-FLOPPING "National security is not my thing, not my area of expertise, but I do support the military," she said. The admission prompted audible reactions from the audience and a subsequent frenzy on social media. Among Graham's critics was former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who endorsed Graham's Republican primary opponent, Norman. In a post on X following the debate, Haley argued that national security expertise was not something Graham could inherit from her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, emphasizing its importance for serving in the U.S. Senate. Republican Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, demanded an apology from Democratic challenger Troy Jackson during an Oct. 8 debate after he accused her and her husband of financially benefiting from the ongoing war in Iran. Jackson, a former Maine Senate president, argued that Collins had failed to use her influence in Washington to stop the conflict because of her family's financial interests. "Sen. Collins and her husband are making money off this war," Jackson charged, suggesting that financial interests were helping prolong the fighting. Collins immediately rejected the accusation and called the allegations against her "absolutely false." DEM SENATE NOMINEE APOLOGIZES TO JEWISH VOTERS AFTER 'GENOCIDE' REMARK SPARKED BACKLASH "That is absolutely outrageous, and you owe me an apology," the Republican senator shot back at Jackson. But Jackson refused to back down, responding, "You owe me an apology." Daffron owns stock in two U.S. defense contractors, Boeing and RTX. According to the couple’s 2025 financial disclosure, filed in May 2026, Daffron held between $15,001 and $50,000 in stock in each company. A Collins spokesperson previously told the Maine Independent the investments were managed by a third party and that no individual stocks had been bought or sold from his account in more than three years. A Maine Democratic Senate candidate sparked widespread mockery on social media after citing songwriting and writing books among her qualifications for serving in Congress during a July 16 primary debate. Ashley Webb, one of eight Democrats competing to replace former nominee Graham Platner, who had to drop out amid a flurry of accusations targeting his character, was asked directly what qualified her to serve in the U.S. Senate. "I ran for office several times, didn't win, but I did run and then, I'm a songwriter and then I write my own books," Webb responded. Webb went on to emphasize her transparency and honesty, arguing that Americans were being deceived by politicians, particularly over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies. The exchange quickly circulated on social media, drawing reactions from conservative commentators and political observers. "Surely you can't be serious," conservative commentator Dave Rubin wrote on X. "You cannot and will not convince me that this is real," author and political commentator Bethany Mandel added. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Webb subsequently defended herself in a statement to Fox News Digital, dismissing the criticism and insisting that her remarks had been taken out of context. "If people choose to spend their time trying to belittle me, more power to them," Webb said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3497f75342cf4db916984 ChinaAid raises alarm over imprisoned Chinese pastor's health as family seeks answers te 2026-10-17T10:10:07.673Z ChinaAid raises alarm over imprisoned Chinese pastor's health as family seeks answers The founder of Christian human rights organization ChinaAid is raising concerns over the health of an imprisoned Chinese pastor who may be suffering from advanced liver cancer, as his family continues to face restrictions on visitation adn access to medical information. Rev. Dr. Bob Fu, founder and president of ChinaAid, told Fox News in an interview that reports concerning Pastor Wang Yi's health are "very worrying," citing information received from multiple sources inside China. Wang, the founding pastor of Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, has been imprisoned since December 2018 and is serving a nine-year sentence on charges of inciting subversion of state power and illegal business operations. Although Fu believes that reports of advanced liver cancer are credible, he acknowledged that his organization has not been able to independently confirm the diagnosis. REPORT DETAILS RISING PRESSURE ON UNDERGROUND CATHOLICS AS CHINA DENIES CRACKDOWN Fu said ChinaAid was "not able to really independently verify" the reports, citing restrictions on access to Wang and the absence of an independent medical examination. The organization first publicly raised concerns about Wang's condition on Sept. 28, calling on Chinese authorities to provide his family with access to him and disclose information about his medical treatment. During the interview, Fu revealed that authorities reportedly provided information by telephone about medical examination they claimed had been conducted on Oct. 1. According to Fu, prison officials cited medical information indicating Wang was in good health. However, his family has not been permitted a new in-person visit to independently assess his condition. Fu said that despite repeated letters from Wang's wife and relatives requesting access, "no meeting had been granted at all," since the latest health concerns emerged. The pastor's church has also expressed uncertainty about his condition. TRUMP SHOULD PRESS XI ON CHINA’S PERSECUTION OF BELIEVERS AT HOME AND ABROAD In an Oct. 3 open letter, Early Rain Covenant Church acknowledged the reports but said it could not determine whether Wang had fallen ill. The church called on prison authorities to permit regular family visits, correspondence and telephone calls, as well as provide information about any necessary medical care. According to the church, Wang's family has been permitted fewer than five visits during nearly eight years of imprisonment. Fu likewise described severely restricted visitation, saying meetings have been brief and closely monitored by authorities. He alleged that discussions concerning Wang's health or religious beliefs have resulted in visits being abruptly terminated. "Two years, not a single letter for his wife," Fu said, describing the restrictions on communication. "That's not acceptable. That's even a violation of its own law." Wang was arrested on Dec. 9, 2018, during a crackdown on Early Rain Covenant Church, an independent Protestant congregation operating outside China's state-regulated religious systems. In December 2019, a Chinese court sentenced him to nine years in prison. The U.S. State Department condemned the conviction at the time, describing the prosecution as connected to Wang's peaceful advocacy for religious freedom and calling for his release. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom currently lists Wang as a religious prisoner of conscience and has documented reports of medical neglect. Fu also raised concerns about the treatment of Wang's wife Jiang Rong, who was detained during the initial crackdown. He said Jiang had previously been subjected to residential surveillance at a police-arranged location, rather than being allowed to remain in her own home, and described the lasting emotional consequences of her treatment. Fu said he believes the severity of the reports warrants immediate action, particularly given the limited access to Wang. He called on the Chinese authorities to permit Wang's wife, son and elderly parents to meet with him privately, allow an independent medical examination in the presence of legal counsel, and release his medical records, including information concerning medications administered during his imprisonment. Fu also expressed concern about reports of mistreatment of other prisoners of conscience, including allegations of forced medication and serious physical and psychological harm. Those allegations were discussed as part of his broader concerns about the treatment of detainees in China, rather than as established evidence of what has happened to Wang. PENCE COMMENDS TRUMP FOR WINNING FREEDOM OF BEIJING'S ZION CHURCH PASTOR EZRA JIN FROM CHINESE DETENTION The ChinaAid president urged the Trump administration to raise Wang's case directly with Chinese officials during upcoming diplomatic engagements. "I really want to see the Trump administration to continue to speak up forcefully," Fu told Fox News, calling for the names of individual prisoners of conscience to be included in high-level discussions. He pointed to the July release of Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, who was reunited with his family after President Donald Trump raised his case with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a May visit to Beijing. Fu believes that example demonstrates the potential importance of direct diplomatic intervention, although the circumstances of Jin's release do not establish that such pressure would produce the same result in Wang's case. Trump and Xi are expected to attend upcoming international summits, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leader's meeting in Shenzhen, China, in November and the G-20 summit in Miami in December. Fu urged U.S. leaders not to allow trade and security negotiations to overshadow concerns about religious freedom, human rights and the treatment of prisoners. "I think it's time to hold them accountable," Fu said. In a statement to Fox News, Chinese Embassy spokesperson Liu Chang said the embassy had no information to provide regarding Wang's specific case. The spokesperson defended China's religious policies, saying the government protects freedom of religious belief under Chinese law and does not interfere in religious groups' internal affairs. Liu added that China prohibits illegal activities carried out under the guise of religion and opposes foreign interference in its domestic affairs. The embassy did not directly address questions about Wang's reported medical condition, family visitation or the possibility of an independent medical examination. The U.S. State Department did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment by publication time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3497e75342cf4db91697a 'No Kings' foot soldiers ignore organizers' warning, go all in for Democrats te 2026-10-17T10:10:06.648Z 'No Kings' foot soldiers ignore organizers' warning, go all in for Democrats WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the high-level organizers of the "No Kings" demonstrations seek to turn their operation into a nationwide get-out-the-vote rally Saturday, their warning to steer clear of partisan messaging that could violate their own rules is falling on deaf ears. A Fox News Digital investigation reveals that, on the ground, the political activation is in fact highly partisan, led by the center-left Indivisible nonprofit that has received millions of dollars of funding from Democratic mega-donor George Soros. "No Kings" organizers didn't respond to a request for comment. The partisan nature of the day's events is important because political experts say the "No Kings" operation reveals a sophisticated electoral strategy: transform the crowds assembled for anti-Trump protests into a durable voter bloc that participates in elections and turns out a "Blue Tsunami" of votes in political battles. But federal election law bars nonprofits, many of which fund the "No Kings" operation, from advocating for particular candidates. Behind today's action, Fox News Digital has identified a sprawling network of 300 progressive advocacy organizations, labor unions, Democratic political operatives and tax-exempt nonprofits with an estimated $2.5 billion in annual revenues, transforming the "No Kings" protest movement into a nationwide voter-mobilization operation of an estimated 3,000 events for Democrats. A review of digital advertisements for Saturday's "No Kings: Vote Early" demonstrations and their organizing rhetoric identifies multiple instances of organizers promoting the very language the coalition's national rulebook forbids in its attempt to create the illusion of nonpartisanship. In Newark, Delaware, Democratic activists from the local Indivisible chapter are encouraging voters to "wear blue" to their 2 p.m. demonstration at the corner of S. College Avenue and W. Main Street, and their "Sign Ideas" include: "Vote Blue Nov. 3," "Vote Early, Vote Blue" and "Time for a Blue Tsunami." NEW MIDTERM BATTLEGROUND TAKES SHAPE AS PARTIES BUILD ELECTION ARMIES Their announcement reads: "💙 Wear blue to signify the blue tsunami we are hoping we will see in Nov!" Some 3,000 miles away, in Roseburg, Ore., Indivisible Douglas County activists are advertising their own "No Kings" rally with suggested signs reading "DOUGLAS COUNTY VOTES BLUE!," "REPUBLICANS HAD THEIR CHANCE!" and "VOTE EARLY. VOTE THEM OUT!" "Be bold. Be direct. Don't hold back," the Oregon organizers tell participants. Those are precisely the kinds of partisan political messages the national "No Kings" coalition has explicitly prohibited. On a Thursday night webinar promoting the protests, a member of Indivisible Colorado Springs told Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin that the group's event is struggling to attract media attention without focusing on President Donald Trump. Levin replied: "By all means, make it about Trump. Y'all make it about Trump. Create some conflict. Use some strong language. There's nothing about No Kings that says you can't focus on the fascists in the White House." SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LIMIT ON PARTY CAMPAIGN SPENDING IN COORDINATION WITH CANDIDATES Under "Event Prohibitions," a "Host Toolkit" warns: "Events must not be partisan in nature or make references to preferred election outcomes." It bars "candidate campaign activity," "any political party or political committee attending or helping coordinate the event." The "Event Prohibitions" list bars events from being held at "overtly partisan organizations, or held at campaign offices, political party headquarters, or other locations principally associated with candidate or party political activity." The prohibitions explicitly state: "Events should not be jointly branded with partisan organizations,' and provides as "Examples: Democratic clubs, 'the Lincoln County Democratic Party.'" Yet, in Roseville, Calif., the Placer County Democratic Party in California is explicit in its connection to the "No Kings" voter drive, advertising a canvassing operation specifically tied to Saturday's "No Kings" rally at the Roseville Galleria. The party's website invites activists to attend a morning canvassing session at Harry Crabb Park, saying voters will be gathered at the rally at the Galleria and promising materials to help participants "support our endorsed candidates." On their Democratic Party website, the local party activists describe the "No Kings" rally as "a day of nonpartisan voter participation." ACTBLUE SCRUTINY FUELS NEW GOP BILLS TO TIGHTEN ELECTION DONATION RULES The advertisement raises questions about the relationship between the Democratic Party's candidate-support operation and an event whose national organizers expressly prohibit political parties, political committees and candidate campaigns from coordinating activities. In Springfield, Pa., an event listed on the Women's March organizing platform advertises a one-hour "No Kings FOUR" demonstration at 1200 Baltimore Pike. The event calls for voter participation and, in another direct conflict with the national coalition's ban on "vote Blue" appeals, also declares: "Vote Blue. Vote. Make Your Voice Count." FIRST ON FOX: ‘NO KINGS’ PROTEST NETWORK BEHIND FIGHT AGAINST AI DATA CENTERS AND FLOCK CAMERAS The coalition's own documents leave little ambiguity about its official standards. In a five-page "Talking Points + Messaging" guide, organizers instruct participants not to use partisan political language, including telling participants to "vote for Democrats up and down the ballot" or saying, "we can get a Democratic Congress elected in 2026 to resist Trump." It bars any "speaker expressing bias for or against any candidate for office," the guide states. It prohibits candidate campaign activities, including campaign literature, fundraising and coordination with campaign staff. Political parties and political committees are also barred from helping coordinate events. The instructions go beyond conventional warnings against endorsements. Organizers specifically prohibit references to "MAGA politicians" and calls to elect a Democratic Congress. Even urging participants to register as Democrats ahead of the midterms is explicitly forbidden. Another document, "Event Prohibitions + Things to Note," specifically prohibits "vote them out" and "vote Blue" messaging, campaign fundraising and political party coordination. Still, in Kingstowne, Va., Indivisible of Franconia is promoting its Oct. 17 rally at South Van Dorn Street and Kingstowne Village Parkway with the statement: "We vote for leaders to represent our interests—and if they don’t, we need to vote them out." The coalition also prohibits events hosted or co-sponsored by overtly partisan organizations, including Democratic clubs. Its "Election Law FAQs" and "Resources" go further, warning that merely describing an event as "nonpartisan" doesn't establish that it meets the standard. "Saying this doesn’t automatically make it so," the document states. The contradictions come as "No Kings" draws on a sprawling coalition of advocacy organizations, labor unions and political activists. In March, Fox News Digital identified about 500 organizations associated with the movement, representing an estimated $3 billion in combined annual revenues. The coalition partner list for today's protests is smaller but continues to include major labor organizations such as the American Federation of Teachers, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the National Education Association and the Service Employees International Union. It also includes organizations that align with the Democratic Party, including: Indivisible, MoveOn, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, End Citizens United, NextGen America, Our Revolution, Voto Latino and the Democratic Socialists of America. Most of these organizations or their affiliated political committees have histories of substantial spending to support Democratic candidates and causes. Their involvement places organizations with extensive electoral experience inside a coalition now publicly promising to avoid partisan campaign activity. The coalition's breadth also raises questions about how organizers distinguish between participating in a nonpartisan event and advancing the electoral objectives of affiliated political organizations. The political infrastructure was visible during the March 28 flagship No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minn. Fox News Digital documented an estimated $250,000 production operation involving nine vendors, approximately 30 semitrucks, a massive stage, eight video screens and other concert-scale equipment. Roger Fisk, a former Obama and Biden administration political strategist, described himself as a senior adviser to the flagship event and credited its sophisticated media operation with generating hundreds of millions of digital impressions. The event featured Democratic political figures and celebrities, including rock star Bruce Springsteen and actress Jane Fonda, illustrating the extensive organizational and political relationships behind the movement. Former Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omar and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison – all Democrats – were among the event's political speakers, alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. The involvement of Democratic officials in earlier anti-Trump demonstrations illustrates the movement's close relationship with Democratic political figures. Now the coalition is moving from street demonstrations to voter mobilization. In its October "Host Toolkit," "No Kings" describes Saturday's events as an opportunity to turn protest participation into electoral engagement. "Pivoting our strategy from marching to voting is our movement using the tool available to us when it matters most," the coalition tells organizers. The "Host Toolkit" insists: "Vote Early events are nonpartisan and are designed to increase participation from all eligible voters. The event should not reference, endorse, or oppose any candidate or political party. The event should not coordinate with any campaign or permit campaign materials. The event should comply with all applicable federal, state and local election laws." The campaign calls for voter education, early-voting assistance, volunteer recruitment and election-protection training, with additional organizing sessions scheduled after Oct. 17. The coalition maintains that the effort is intended for all eligible voters, regardless of party preference. The distinction between partisan advocacy and nonpartisan voter education matters particularly for tax-exempt organizations. Under federal law, 501(c)(3) charities are prohibited from supporting or opposing political candidates. Other organizations, including 501(c)(4) advocacy groups and political action committees, operate under different legal restrictions. Indivisible, the coalition's leading organizer, operates through several affiliated entities with different legal structures, including a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a political action committee. The coalition has scheduled an Oct. 21 training on what happens after the demonstrations, followed by an Oct. 22 session on sustained mobilization and protecting election results. Just two days before the nationwide No Kings demonstrations, Indivisible co-founders Levin and Greenberg discussed the November midterms in openly partisan terms, celebrating Democratic candidates, criticizing Republicans and outlining their hopes for Democratic control of Congress. "Our candidates are quite good all around the country. Their candidates are quite trash all over the country," Levin said, referring to Democratic and Republican candidates, respectively. During the program, Levin, identifying himself as "a Texas Democrat," summarized the organization's immediate priorities: "Right now, we're just full on let's win the election, but after that, we're going to shift." Levin said "you got to let people connect the dots" on the "nonpartisan" messaging. In a webinar last week, Levin was clear about the effort's political and electoral goals to win a "Democratic trifecta" in the White House, the House of Representatives and the Senate, saying: "It ain't over in November. It ain't over in 2027. It ain't over in 2028. We are building towards a national Democratic trifecta in 2029 that ushers in an age of accountability and reform..." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad33dc775342cf4db916790 Biden-appointed judge deals Trump another sanctuary city defeat in major immigration fight te 2026-10-17T09:20:07.929Z Biden-appointed judge deals Trump another sanctuary city defeat in major immigration fight A Biden-appointed judge dealt the Trump administration another legal blow Thursday, tossing its lawsuit seeking to upend New York City’s sanctuary policies after ruling that the Justice Department’s arguments amounted to a "backdoor around the Tenth Amendment." The Trump administration sued New York City in July 2025, alleging that its sanctuary laws unlawfully hinder federal immigration enforcement by restricting local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal authorities. The New York City case is one of more than two dozen lawsuits the Trump administration has filed against state and local jurisdictions over sanctuary and related policies restricting cooperation with federal immigration authorities. But U.S. District Judge Ramón E. Reyes Jr. ruled that the federal government lacked standing to challenge New York City’s restrictions on honoring ICE detainers and rejected the Justice Department’s claims that the city’s sanctuary policies are preempted by federal law. MAMDANI BLASTS FEDS FOR WAGING 'CAMPAIGN OF VIOLENCE AND TERROR' AGAINST NYC'S IMMIGRANTS New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated the ruling in a Friday post on X, accusing the administration of attempting to turn city employees into immigration enforcement agents. "The federal government tried to turn our public servants into deportation agents and force New York City to carry out ICE’s cruel agenda. Today, a federal court rejected that effort and upheld our laws. Every New Yorker deserves to seek help from their city without fear of being targeted for deportation. We will stand by our immigrant neighbors, defend our laws and protect the promise that this city belongs to all of us," Mamdani wrote. Reyes found the administration lacked standing because striking down the city’s restrictions would not remedy its alleged harm because separate state laws restricting cooperation would remain in place. But Abhishek Kambli, a former federal prosecutor and current partner at Holtzman Vogel, disputed that reasoning, arguing that the city's laws independently harm the federal government's authority regardless of whether similar state restrictions exist. "The sovereign harm is done just by the fact that New York City has the law in the books, no matter what other factors prevent practical application of the United States's position," Kambli told Fox News Digital. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS NEW YORK LAW BANNING ICE AGENTS FROM WEARING MASKS Reyes also rejected the Justice Department's argument that New York City's sanctuary policies are overridden by federal immigration law. "Even if the United States has standing — and it does not — its preemption claims fail," Reyes wrote. "All of the United States’ preemption claims — express, conflict and field — fail because the relevant federal statutes do not regulate private actors." The judge pointed to the Tenth Amendment's anti-commandeering doctrine, which prevents the federal government from forcing state and local governments to use their own officials and resources to administer federal programs. "If states cannot remain free to control their agencies and employees to resist federal immigration enforcement, which is within states’ constitutional prerogatives, the Tenth Amendment anticommandeering doctrine means nothing," Reyes wrote. Kambli, however, argued that Reyes misinterpreted the distinction between forcing local governments to assist federal immigration enforcement and preventing them from actively obstructing it. "Really what the 10th Amendment anti-commandeering means is you can't force states to go from doing nothing to affirmatively assisting. What these statutes are doing is basically preventing states from actively obstructing federal immigration enforcement," Kambli said. He argued that the Justice Department was not seeking to force New York City officials to carry out federal immigration enforcement, but instead to prevent local laws from interfering with federal authorities' ability to enforce immigration law. "That's different from the federal government saying a state or a city is required to actively assist ICE in operations," Kambli said. HUNDREDS OF JAILED ILLEGAL ALIENS RELEASED BACK ONTO BLUE-STATE STREETS DESPITE ICE DETAINERS, RECORDS SHOW The Justice Department also argued that New York City's sanctuary policies went beyond simply refusing to assist federal authorities by restricting information-sharing with ICE that is protected under federal law. The administration additionally claimed that the city unfairly singled out federal immigration officials for restrictions that did not apply to other law enforcement agencies. Reyes, however, found that federal information-sharing protections apply specifically to information about an individual's citizenship or immigration status and do not require local governments to provide ICE with broader details, such as a person's release date or whereabouts. "The United States’ assertion that information regarding release dates and custody status is information regarding immigration or citizenship status is contrary to law," Reyes wrote. Kambli, however, argued that the distinction over what information is being withheld misses the greater issue at hand. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "The issue is mainly whether any state or locality that prohibits cooperation is preempted by federal law, regardless of what the information is," Kambli said. The ruling marks the latest setback for the Trump administration's efforts to challenge sanctuary policies in federal court, following dismissals of similar lawsuits involving Boston, Los Angeles and Minnesota. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad33dc675342cf4db916787 Meet the 22-year-old candidate eyeing history in key swing state as Gen Z embraces conservatism: 'Step up' te 2026-10-17T09:20:06.984Z Meet the 22-year-old candidate eyeing history in key swing state as Gen Z embraces conservatism: 'Step up' From delivering pizzas to running for an Iowa House seat, 22-year-old Dillon Fillion hopes to make history in his swing district and inspire Gen Z to embrace conservatism, which he says he's already seeing on the ground. Fillion, believed to be the youngest candidate ever to seek office in Scott County, spoke to Fox News Digital about his ambitions to cut property taxes, boost police funding, give parents more say in their children’s education and draw Gen Z to the polls. "I think people are very excited that a young person is running because they see a lot of these old people running for office, no offense to them, but people wanna see some fresh new faces and I think it's time for my generation to step up," Fillion said. Before launching his bid for the Iowa House, Fillion decided to take a gap year from Scott Community College, where he is pursuing a criminal justice degree. He currently works as a Domino’s delivery driver while hitting the campaign trail, which he described as juggling "two full-time jobs." MEDIA NARRATIVE PREDICTING BLUE WAVE IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATE NOT MESHING WITH LOCAL REPUBLICANS: 'FIRED UP' "Basically, I do a full-time job as well as campaigning," he said. But campaigning wasn’t always Fillion’s vision. A lifelong hockey fan, he said his initial dream was to play professionally before stepping into politics. Fillion said he became interested in politics in 2019 after seeing Democrats accuse President Donald Trump of colluding with Russia, saying he found it "weird" they were "calling our president a lot of weird, untrue things." From there, he said he went down a "rabbit hole" researching what he described as corruption within the Democratic Party, which he found "baffling and shocking." "I just couldn't stand back and just watch all this stuff happen, and I decided to get involved," he said. "Keep Iowa Great!" is the slogan Fillion has plastered across campaign signs and merchandise as he works to win over Iowa voters. One of three siblings, Fillion had an upbringing "grounded in Christian family values, a strong work ethic, and the perseverance to stand by his principles no matter the challenge," according to his campaign website. Fillion credited Charlie Kirk with helping young men like him "find a purpose" and turn to conservative principles. "The men in my generation are really conservative. They admire conservative principles. I think Charlie Kirk really helped with the young men in my generation in regard to finding a purpose in life. And I think that's really helped a lot of men in my generation," Fillion said. "I do think my generation is going in the right direction in regard to conservatism. It's just, I think my generation needs to turn out more in our elections." LIZ PEEK: HASAN PIKER EXPOSES DEMOCRATS' DESPERATION TO WIN BACK YOUNG MEN Fillion will challenge incumbent Democratic state Rep. Daniel Gosa for a seat representing Iowa's 81st House District. Fillion says he finally has the opportunity to "carry the ball down the field" in his district and is calling for a leadership overhaul. "I wouldn't be in this race if I didn't think I could win it," he said. "However, my Democrat opponent does not stand up for the things that this district cares about." Among Fillion’s most high-profile endorsements are Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Iowa House Majority Leader Bobby Kaufmann, according to his campaign website. DEMOCRATS SAY THEY'LL MAKE LIFE AFFORDABLE. YOUR WALLET MAY DISAGREE One of Fillion’s top priorities is eliminating property taxes completely. His campaign website said if that isn’t "immediately achievable," Fillion will work to lower taxes as much as possible. "I wanna keep Iowa number one in affordability," he said. Crime and education are also on Fillion’s mind, and he told Fox News Digital those will be two of his top priorities if elected in November. "When I get into that legislature, I will be introducing a constitutional amendment for the Back the Blue Act to make sure our police are protected so they can do their job correctly," Fillion said. "And I will continue to empower parents and teachers in our kids' education, because parents should be the forefront of your kids' education, not the government." He said his ultimate goal is to make Iowa "the number one state to live, work, and raise a family." With voters preparing to head to the polls in November, Fillion said his campaign aims to spread more optimism and show people that Gen Z wants to make the world a better place. "I just want our country to know that there are people in my generation that are doing everything they can to try and save this country," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad33b7075342cf4db916728 Hegseth Singled Out in Democrats’ Campaign Attacks for War and High Prices te 2026-10-17T09:10:08.677Z Hegseth Singled Out in Democrats’ Campaign Attacks for War and High Prices Cabinet members are seldom major figures in campaigns, but the defense secretary’s forays into politics and his bravado in defense of an unpopular war have made him a target. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad33b6f75342cf4db91671f How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms te 2026-10-17T09:10:07.804Z How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad33b6e75342cf4db916716 Trump Revives 2020 Election Conspiracies, With Help From the Federal Government te 2026-10-17T09:10:06.946Z Trump Revives 2020 Election Conspiracies, With Help From the Federal Government Voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad33b6e75342cf4db91670d Boy Throb, a Very Online Boy Band, Holds a Concert to Celebrate a Member’s Visa te 2026-10-17T09:10:06.069Z Boy Throb, a Very Online Boy Band, Holds a Concert to Celebrate a Member’s Visa To celebrate, Boy Throb made its first live appearance as a foursome at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3346875342cf4db9161ef Dem congressional candidate's police record reveals suspensions over stolen gun, insubordination te 2026-10-17T08:40:08.092Z Dem congressional candidate's police record reveals suspensions over stolen gun, insubordination Johnny Garcia, a candidate for Congress in Texas’ newly redrawn 35th District, faced a pair of suspensions for "job performance," "insubordination" and "conduct or action that would seriously impair job effectiveness" during his time with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, records show. In the first suspension in 2009, Garcia brought a cellular device into a secure area against repeated instruction. The second, in 2020, arose when Garcia left a firearm in an unsecured location, where it was later stolen. In both cases, Garcia was suspended without pay. The suspensions, discovered through a public records request, put new scrutiny on a law enforcement career that Garcia has made a central part of his campaign as he wages a race against Republican candidate Carlos De La Cruz, an Air Force veteran. The race, set to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, is expected to be significantly more competitive in the upcoming midterms than in years past. FOX NEWS POLL: IT’S A LONE STAR SENATE SHOWDOWN BETWEEN TALARICO AND PAXTON The first suspension came in 2009 when Garcia carried his cell phone into a secured jail area, something he had been told repeatedly not to do. "You have been instructed multiple times not to bring cellular phones or electronic equipment into the secured area and that doing so is a violation of policy. You stated you had been informed several times during Roll Call that cellular phones are not permitted in the secured area," a notice of suspension reads. "You are hereby notified that the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department is suspending you without pay for a total of three days… for insubordination [and] conduct or action that would seriously impair job effectiveness." The second suspension, according to the disciplinary record, came in 2020 when Garcia left his Glock firearm, four magazines and his badge in his car — items that were later stolen. "Your equipment was not properly secured and was kept temporarily in your vehicle against Bexar County Sheriff’s policy. This negligent behavior has seriously impaired your job effectiveness and is a clear violation of the policies and procedures of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office," a report read. Garcia received a five-day suspension without pay, for "job performance," according to the county's records. The firearm was eventually recovered after Garcia reported it was missing. The Sheriff’s Office did not address questions about additional context on the suspensions, how frequently such suspensions are imposed and what other kinds of discipline the office would consider ahead of a suspension. Instead, it confirmed that Garcia had not faced any other forms of discipline as a result of the two incidents. TRUMP-BACKED AIR FORCE VETERAN WINS GOP RUNOFF IN NEWLY-REDISTRICTED HOUSE DISTRICT "The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office handles all policy violations in strict accordance with Civil Service Commission guidelines. Deputy Johnny Garcia served a 3-day unpaid suspension for bringing an electronic device into a secure facility, and a 5-day unpaid suspension for failing to properly secure county issued equipment. The disciplinary actions were the agency's final decision of the incidents," Deputy Noel Diaz said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "All deputies are required to maintain complete knowledge of the Civil Service Commission policies. Disciplinary actions are handled independently on single incidents," she added. Garcia, who has not held elected office before, faces considerably steeper election odds than other Democrats who have run in Texas’ 35th District. Casar, a progressive, last won re-election in the old district through a 67.4% to 32.6% victory in 2024. But Republicans targeted that electoral advantage through redistricting changes passed last year, prompting Casar to seek re-election in the state’s neighboring 37th district. "Trump and Abbott just rammed through maps designed to kick people like me out of office. They don’t want me in Congress because they don’t want us to be heard. But we’re not going anywhere," Casar said in a post explaining his move. To overcome that shift in political advantage, Garcia has brought a centrist message to voters, highlighting his service with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, a post he joined at the age of 21. He would go on to work with the county jail and then as a hostage negotiator. On his website, Garcia lists border security as a top priority alongside items like affordability and protecting government programs like Social Security. He said he had faced border weakness firsthand, stating that he had seen "how Biden failed us on the border." "An old school Democrat … he believes true public safety means more than tough talk," his website states. SUPREME COURT HANDS GOP A REDISTRICTING WIN BY STRIKING DOWN LOWER COURT BLOCK ON TEXAS MAP When asked about the two suspensions, Garcia’s campaign pointed back at his record with safety as a law enforcement officer. "As a sheriff's deputy, I've spent nearly two decades putting my own safety on the line to protect my community to keep violent criminals off our streets. These politicized claims are Republicans' desperate attempts to distract from the fact that tariffs and his war in Iran have made everything more expensive for working families," Garcia said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Having cleared his party's primary in in May, Garcia heads to the state's general election on Nov. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad32fb675342cf4db916067 Army expo attendees skeptical of Trump's Iran peace deal hopes: 'Beat 'em into submission' te 2026-10-17T08:20:06.696Z Army expo attendees skeptical of Trump's Iran peace deal hopes: 'Beat 'em into submission' Attendees at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Exposition were skeptical of President Donald Trump’s signal that a deal with Iran to end the war may be near, arguing the United States needs to continue its military and economic pressure on Tehran to bring the conflict to a close. "Look at history, and that area only respects strength, right?" a member of AUSA’s Marne chapter in Georgia told Fox News Digital about Iran. "We're not going to get a deal with them. We're going to have to, unfortunately, beat them into submission." He added, "There is no such thing as negotiation. So I think we're probably looking at at least another year, if not two." TRUMP AGAIN SAYS DEAL IS CLOSE, THEN CONFIRMS A LAST-MINUTE AGREEMENT WITH IRAN, BUT DETAILS STILL SECRET The war began in February with joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The conflict has continued despite an April ceasefire and a June agreement intended to pave the way for a broader settlement, which later collapsed amid renewed fighting. Trump still signals optimism about ending the conflict, saying earlier this month that Iran was "ready to fold up" and suggesting the war could end before the November midterm elections. "It looks like you guys are holding off because of the midterms," Lincoln from Australia said. He also argued that wealthy Gulf allies should take greater responsibility for their own security. "But it also appears that the Gulf allies need to step up and start doing something for themselves, for their own defense," Lincoln said. "Saudi Arabia doesn't seem to be doing enough." "It shouldn't just be the United States providing security for the entire world," he added. TRUMP’S IRAN DEAL REACHES MAKE-OR-BREAK DEADLINE AS 60-DAY NEGOTIATING CLOCK EXPIRES Trump said Thursday that he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran after reports started circulating that the Department of War was developing new strike plans that could include using a bomb known as the "Mother of All Bombs" against Iranian nuclear sites and energy infrastructure. "I know they tried diplomatic channels and … that's a good idea," Joe from Florida said. "It looks like we have to move beyond that. It looks like force is needed. They keep trying force on us. Let's talk their language." An Army veteran had more optimism toward the prospects of a deal, arguing that continued economic pressure on Iran could help to end the conflict. "Physically, they're having a hard time because there's a lot of pressure on them," Carl from Maryland said. "They're running low on resources, cash." US ECONOMIC CHOKEHOLD ON IRAN REACHES PEAK LEVERAGE AS COLLAPSE RISKS EMERGE He continued, "I think that more of … this continued pressure on them — economically, the sanctions — not allowing them to export the oil that they've done in the past to their other partners will continue to put pressure on them to cease hostilities." But even among those who expressed support for Trump's handling of the conflict, questions remained about whether the Trump administration could end the conflict through negotiations. "I respect the hell out of President Trump," the AUSA Marne chapter member said. "I think he'll do what he can, it's best for our country, but I'm very skeptical that there's any type of brokered peace between us and Iran." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad32fb575342cf4db91605e Ilhan Omar raid sparks ominous prediction from watchdog: 'They probably got the goods' te 2026-10-17T08:20:05.796Z Ilhan Omar raid sparks ominous prediction from watchdog: 'They probably got the goods' The federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home prompted warnings Wednesday from a conservative watchdog leader that more revelations could be coming, as the Minnesota Democrat faces separate investigations involving her immigration records and financial disclosures. Oversight Project President Mike Howell, whose group pushed to strip a $1.031 million earmark backed by Omar, says the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) search raises broader questions about congressional accountability and what investigators may uncover next. His warning comes as U.S. Attorney Jeanine F. Pirro confirmed on "America Reports" that her office is investigating the Minnesota Democrat's financial disclosures, while separate reporting revealed that federal investigators had subpoenaed Omar's relatives as part of an immigration-related probe. FEDERAL AGENTS RAID ILHAN OMAR’S DC HOME AMID IMMIGRATION FRAUD INVESTIGATION "I think there's other shoes that are going to drop here," Howell told Fox News Digital. "That's why I think the Democrats really just couldn't resist the temptation to jump out of this before they saw any evidence and just circle the wagons [around Omar]," he said. DEMOCRATS' FURY OVER ILHAN OMAR RAID DRAWS STINGING GOP REMINDER ABOUT RAID FROM THE PAST: ‘SET THE PRECEDENT’ "I will say it appears they're walking that back a little bit. It has shifted from just a wholesale defense of Omar to a non-substantive defense, talking about, ‘well, this stuff was old,’ or ‘this is political since she's Ilhan Omar’." Howell suggested that Omar’s defenders’ arguments indicate that it’s "not all peaches and cream underneath the hood." WATCH: ILHAN OMAR DENIES FEDS HAVE CONTACTED HER AFTER BORDER CZAR HOMAN CONFIRMS 'CRIMINAL' INVESTIGATION Howell's warning extends beyond Omar to what he describes as a broader failure of accountability in Washington, where lawmakers can champion taxpayer-funded projects that later face questions about their legitimacy. Fox News has learned that federal investigators are examining whether Omar's age was accurately reported when she arrived in the United States in 1995 and when she acquired U.S. citizenship in 2000, including whether any inaccurate information could have affected her eligibility for citizenship through her father under the law in effect at the time. ILHAN OMAR’S HUSBAND INSISTS HE HAS ‘NO CONCERNS’ AMID FEDERAL IMMIGRATION INVESTIGATION The inquiry also encompasses paperwork completed by her late father and whether he provided inaccurate information. Sources told Fox News that investigators are examining potential immigration fraud spanning multiple years. Federal investigators have issued more than a dozen subpoenas as part of the immigration inquiry, including subpoenas to members of Omar's family. The immigration inquiry is separate from the financial-disclosure investigation being handled by Pirro, sources told Fox News. "We're in the speculation zone, of course," Howell told Fox News Digital, acknowledging uncertainty about the full scope of the federal investigations. DEMOCRATS HAVE ‘DIRTY HANDS’ OVER COMPLAINTS ABOUT OMAR RAID WEEKS BEFORE ELECTION, EX-PROSECUTOR SAYS Still, Howell argued that obtaining a search warrant for a sitting member of Congress in Washington suggested investigators had developed substantial evidence, though the warrant establishes only that a judge found probable cause to believe the search would uncover evidence or other items subject to seizure, not that Omar committed a crime. Howell pointed to what he viewed as a unique combination of circumstances — an HSI investigation under the Trump administration, a warrant authorized by a federal judge in heavily Democratic Washington, D.C., and the proximity of the election — as reasons he believes investigators may have substantial evidence. "They probably got the goods on her," Howell said. "You don't get a federal judge to sign off on something like this in Washington, D.C., of all places, unless there is something that is rather convincing." Jonathan Fahey, a former acting ICE director and federal prosecutor in the neighboring Eastern District of Virginia, said the timing of the HSI search raises questions about whether investigators are examining more recent documents tied to longstanding immigration allegations. "I surmise that what they may be looking for is newer things that were used with what they believe is false information," Fahey told Fox News Digital, referring to the immigration investigation. Fahey suggested that knowingly repeating materially false information in more recent federal filings could create separate legal exposure, depending on the documents, circumstances and applicable statutes, even if criminal charges based solely on older paperwork would be barred by the statute of limitations. Former FBI agent Nicole Parker cautioned that Omar might not face criminal liability if her father completed allegedly false paperwork while she was a minor. "If her father lied and filled out the [citizenship/naturalization] forms, then in my opinion, she will not be criminally held responsible," Parker said. However, Parker said Omar could face a separate legal question if authorities establish she obtained citizenship through materially-false information. "It could potentially cause her to be denaturalized and lose her citizenship if her citizenship was gained on false pretenses and false information," she said. In January, the Oversight Project challenged a proposed $1.031 million earmark for Generation Hope MN's Justice Empowerment Initiative in Minneapolis, a project backed by Omar and Minnesota's Democratic senators. The group raised concerns about the nonprofit's finances, operations and eligibility for taxpayer funding, including questions about its addiction recovery services at a location shared with a Minneapolis restaurant, whose owner previously confirmed to Fox News Digital that Generation Hope operated in upstairs office space. "We said, let's go check out those earmarks," Howell recalled. Conservative Republicans subsequently objected to the funding, with Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, among those pushing for its removal. The earmark was stripped, and Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, later requested Justice Department scrutiny of the nonprofit. The funding dispute raised questions about congressional vetting of proposed recipients, but its removal did not establish fraud by Omar or the organization. No connection between the earmark controversy and either federal investigation has been publicly confirmed. As part of his broader "institutional rot" argument, Howell argued that Omar’s earmark controversy is not unique, criticizing what he sees as lawmakers placing loyalties outside the United States ahead of their constitutional responsibilities. "This isn't normal. And it only seems normal because it's been happening so much. And I think it's about time we take the oath to the Constitution that members swear seriously," he said. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "If somebody has loyalties to another place, they should not be in Congress." Omar has denied wrongdoing and accused the Trump administration of weaponizing federal law enforcement against political opponents. Her office called the search an abuse of power and previously pointed to congressional ethics findings recommending dismissal of allegations concerning her financial disclosures, but did not respond to a request for comment on this story. Fox News' David Spunt contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad32b0d75342cf4db915fc7 ANGELA WHEELER: Climate Lawsuits Fail Constitutional And Scientific Review te 2026-10-17T08:00:13.519Z ANGELA WHEELER: Climate Lawsuits Fail Constitutional And Scientific Review By Angela Wheeler | The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether municipalities can set national energy policy by forcing oil and gas companies to pay for weather damages purportedly precipitated by carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from combustion of their products. While the question before the court hinges on constitutional provisions that reserve such power to the federal government, it is important to note that the premise of the case is scientifically invalid. In Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County and City of Boulder v. Suncor Energy and Exxon Mobil — the lead case in nearly three dozen similar suits — the producers of fossil fuels are blamed for the effects of bad weather. The suits are a coordinated effort to bankrupt energy companies and force an economically devastating “green” agenda on the public. On Monday, lawyers for oil and gas companies argued in the U.S. Supreme Court that state and local governments are precluded by the Constitution from taking the kind of legal action in the Colorado case, reserving such power to the federal government. Those suing the companies would have the country’s 90,000 counties, cities, townships, boroughs, school districts, and so forth effectively setting national energy policy, suggested one attorney. We agree that city hall should not be deciding whether the producers of coal, oil, and natural gas are allowed to stay in the businesses that make modern civilization possible. However, equally important is that the apocalyptic claim of a climate emergency underlying what could become hundreds, or thousands, of lawsuits is fearmongering with no basis in reality. Published in August, the CO2 Coalition’s report, Colorado and Climate Change: Colorful Colorado Greener Than Ever, finds no climate crisis in the state — a conclusion our researchers have reached in several other regional and state reviews. In Colorado, the record shows that temperatures have fluctuated, as one would expect, since the late 1800s. A modest rise since the mid-1970s is driven by nights becoming less cold, not by hotter days, and recent averages are comparable to earlier warm decades. Days at or above 95 degrees Fahrenheit have declined since a peak in the 1930s, the decade of the infamous dust bowl. Nights at or below zero have declined since the 1920s. Annual precipitation in Colorado records significant fluctuations year-to-year but no overall decreasing trend, as recent values are comparable to those from past decades. Dry periods since 1999 can be partially explained by natural phenomena in the Pacific Ocean, namely El Niño and La Niña. Occurrences of floods show no clear worsening outside a few unusual years. Wildfires, tornadoes, and winter storms are not becoming more frequent or severe, according to official records. In short, despite claims of “weather damages” from the modern use of fossil fuels, natural phenomena have exhibited little variation from the time before SUVs and multi-megawatt power plants. If Colorado were suffering unduly from weather, agriculture would be a likely victim. However, crop productivity is increasing in Colorado and around the world. Much of this is due to longer growing seasons resulting from modest warming since that end of the Little Ice Age in the mid-19th century, agricultural innovation, and increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide. CO2 is not a pollutant but a trace atmospheric gas necessary for plant photosynthesis and all life. Higher concentrations increase plants’ growth and drought resistance. About 70% of global greening confirmed by NASA satellites has been attributed to CO2’s fertilization effect. Greenhouses routinely increase CO2 levels to boost crop yields. As for warming from CO2, the effect of U.S. emissions from 2025 to 2100 is calculated to be about 0.13 degrees Celsius, and of Colorado’s approximately 0.0021 degrees. These are differences too small to be felt. Neither figure can support a damage award of any amount, much less one ruinous to international businesses and national economies. Boulder seeks a monetary judgment, subject to treble damages, for health programs, “green-fit” streets and transit, and general climate mitigation. A parallel suit by Multnomah County, Oregon, has demanded as much as $51 billion. Lawyers associated with the Colorado litigation have described the strategy as a tax on oil companies and consumers. Plaintiff-aligned estimates of cumulative exposure run into the trillions. A ruling for the companies would not strip states of authority over activities inside their borders. It would stop localities from using damage awards as a substitute for rational energy policy. Whatever one thinks of the climate issue, its questions need to be answered according to the disciplined rationale of both the U.S. Constitution and scientific inquiry. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Angela Wheeler is a contributor to The Daily Caller News Foundation and executive director of the CO2 Coalition, Fairfax, Virginia. She is a cum laude graduate of Emporia State University, Kansas, where she studied communication, with additional biology and pre-medicine coursework. The post ANGELA WHEELER: Climate Lawsuits Fail Constitutional And Scientific Review first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad328b475342cf4db915f60 Phoenix Felon Gets 10 Years In Prison For Stealing $2.2 Million In COVID Relief Funds te 2026-10-17T07:50:12.691Z Phoenix Felon Gets 10 Years In Prison For Stealing $2.2 Million In COVID Relief Funds By Staff Reporter | A federal court sentenced a Phoenix man previously convicted of a felony to 10 years in prison for stealing nearly $2.2 million in COVID-19 relief funding. Mohammed Maio, 44, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud, and felon in possession of a firearm. Between May 2020 and May 2024, Maio fraudulently obtained and misused loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) relief loans, claiming the relief funds for multiple businesses without employees.  Maio’s mother, Souzan El-Sayed, and father, Abukar Maio, were also convicted for participating in the COVID fraud scheme. The trio submitted 18 PPP and EIDL applications.  Maio’s mother was associated with Magna Detail, Global Connection Plus, GEGE LLC, Reign Transportation, AFGOYE LLC, and Arcadia Adult Home Care. Maio’s father was associated with Magna Detail, Arcadia Adult Home Care, AFGOYE LLC, and Reign Transportation. Maio associated himself with the following businesses: Magna Detail, AZ Jumpstart, AZMBK, Apyulent, MMM Consulting, and Reign Transportation.  Court documents reflect that the Maio family used the fraudulently obtained funds to purchase properties.  Maio also arranged for his mother to purchase a firearm for him in 2021, since he was a convicted felon who couldn’t purchase it for himself.  Arizona Department of Corrections records reflect that Maio served two years in prison from June 2016 to August 2018 for drug and fraud violations, and served six months in 2006 for drug and attempted weapons misconduct violations. During his two prison stints, Maio received three major infractions for threats or intimidation, fighting, and unauthorized conduct.  U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine said in the press release announcing Maio’s conviction that Maio exploited a system meant to provide relief to legitimate business owners during an unprecedented public health emergency.  “Maio’s actions resulted in significant financial loss to the U.S. government and exploited a program intended to provide relief to small businesses during a national crisis,” said Courchaine. “Fraud of this nature weakens the effectiveness of federal assistance programs and places an additional burden on taxpayers who ultimately bear the cost of these crimes.” Scott Brown, acting special agent in charge of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) CI Phoenix Field Office, said his agency is committed to finding each and every individual who defrauded the COVID-19 relief programs.  “While business owners and families were struggling during the COVID pandemic, Maio was scheming to defraud the government relief programs for personal gain,” said Brown. “This case demonstrates IRS CI’s ongoing commitment to pursuing individuals who abused these pandemic relief programs and ensuring they are held accountable.” A.J. Gibes, special agent in charge for the ATF Phoenix Field Division, pointed out that Maio decided to take violent measures to continue his fraud scheme.  “This significant sentence is part of a multi-agency effort to hold those who took advantage of COVID-era programs accountable,” said Gibes. “Not only did Mr. Maio commit fraud against the United States government, he illegally armed himself to protect his multi-million-dollar scheme. We are proud to work with our IRS partners to bring those who would defraud the American people to justice.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Phoenix Felon Gets 10 Years In Prison For Stealing $2.2 Million In COVID Relief Funds first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad3240675342cf4db915e8d Mayes Accused Of Voting To Raise Utility Rates Six Times te 2026-10-17T07:30:14.558Z Mayes Accused Of Voting To Raise Utility Rates Six Times By Matthew Holloway | Republican attorney general nominee and Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is targeting Democratic incumbent Kris Mayes’ utility-regulation record in a new campaign advertisement, contrasting her votes on the Arizona Corporation Commission with his support for tax reductions in the Legislature. The ad accuses Mayes of voting to increase utility rates six times and attributes higher gas, water, and electricity costs to her decisions. “I’m Senate President Warren Petersen. I helped pass one of the largest tax cuts in state history, eliminating tax on tips, rent, and overtime,” Petersen says. “But my opponent voted to raise your utility rates six times.” Petersen’s campaign also criticized Mayes’ role in establishing renewable energy surcharges during her tenure on the Arizona Corporation Commission. The commission adopted the Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff (REST) rules in November 2006, establishing renewable energy requirements and procedures for utilities to recover program costs through customer surcharges. The rules became effective in August 2007. Mayes’ office has described her as instrumental in adopting the rules. She has defended the renewable energy standards, arguing that repealing them would threaten electricity affordability and reliability. The commission reported in March 2026 that APS, Tucson Electric Power, and UNS Electric had collected more than $2.3 billion in REST surcharges from customers. That figure measures collections under the program and does not establish its net economic impact after accounting for benefits or avoided costs. “While we’ve fought to make life more affordable for hardworking Arizona families, Mayes has supported higher utility rates that squeeze household budgets and punish the very people she was elected to protect,” Petersen said. Petersen’s tax message references changes enacted at different times. The Arizona Department of Revenue states that cities stopped collecting transaction privilege tax on residential rentals beginning January 1, 2025. The change applies specifically to municipal taxes on residential rentals. In June 2026, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the fiscal year 2027 budget after vetoing nearly all bills sent to her desk from April 13 until May 14, including a proposed Republican budget containing over $1 billion in tax relief. The package, spearheaded by Repbulican lawmakers, incorporated full conformity with the tax cuts of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act and included $1.4 billion in tax cuts, with relief involving tips and overtime, a higher standard deduction, and an additional deduction for seniors. The advertisement follows another dispute between the candidates over Mayes’ past statements about utility pricing. Petersen recently criticized a resurfaced 2009 Arizona PBS interview in which Mayes, then chair of the Corporation Commission, discussed higher water prices as a means of reducing consumption and the energy required to pump water. The discussion also included Mayes calling for utilities to provide conservation tools and participate in a statewide conversation about resource use. The interview did not identify a particular rate increase she approved. Petersen’s new release also criticizes Mayes for challenging utility costs as attorney general after supporting increases during her commission service. Petersen said affordability would remain a priority if he wins the attorney general’s office. “As Attorney General, I will fight from day one to protect Arizona families, challenge policies that drive up costs, and help restore the financial breathing room Arizonans desperately need and deserve,” he said. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Mayes Accused Of Voting To Raise Utility Rates Six Times first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad321ad75342cf4db915e2b Arizona Supreme Court To Review Clean Elections Commission’s Authority To Demand Repayment te 2026-10-17T07:20:13.266Z Arizona Supreme Court To Review Clean Elections Commission’s Authority To Demand Repayment By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Supreme Court agreed Thursday to review whether the Citizens Clean Elections Commission can determine that the secretary of state incorrectly certified candidates’ qualifying contributions and order repayment of public campaign funds on that basis. In the order, the justices granted review of two questions in Lombardo v. Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission. The court ordered the parties to submit simultaneous briefs by Monday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m., and will consider the case on an expedited basis without oral argument.  Risa Lombardo and Duwayne Collier, the Green Party nominees for governor and secretary of state, are challenging the commission’s authority to demand repayment amid an investigation into whether they properly qualified for public campaign financing. In September, Lombardo and Collier alleged that the threat of repayment obligations had effectively halted their campaigns and burdened their free speech rights. Their lawsuit also challenged the commission’s authority to revisit their qualification for public funding after certification by the secretary of state. At that point, the commission had directed Executive Director Thomas Collins to investigate further without issuing a repayment order. The Supreme Court’s first question asks: “Does the Citizens Clean Elections Commission possess legal authority to determine that the Secretary of State’s certification of qualifying contributions was incorrect?” The second asks: “If yes, does the Commission have the authority to order repayment of funds on that basis?” Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer signed the two-page order. It limits review to those questions and contains no ruling on the underlying allegations or express directive halting the commission’s investigation. The candidates contend that the secretary of state and county recorders have authority to determine whether they collected sufficient qualifying $5 contributions. Their attorney, Timothy La Sota, has argued that the threat of repayment interfered with their campaigns and that relief after the election would come too late. The litigation reached the state Supreme Court after Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Melissa Iyer Julian dismissed the candidates’ lawsuit. Julian concluded in her ruling that the challenge was premature because the commission had not completed its investigation or issued a repayment order. “Plaintiffs’ challenge is to the basis for a repayment order that has not and may never be issued,” Julian wrote. “That claim is not ripe for this Court’s review.” The judge said the administrative process could establish the facts and allow the commission to determine whether enforcement was warranted before judicial review. The Court of Appeals declined special action jurisdiction on Oct. 6. Lombardo and Collier then sought Supreme Court review through a special action petition that the clerk docketed as a petition for review. The Supreme Court considered the petition and responses from the commission and its executive director, Thomas Collins, before granting limited review. The underlying investigation includes allegations that qualifying-contribution records were falsified. La Sota has disputed the accusations, characterizing them as conspiracy theories. 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 Supreme Court To Review Clean Elections Commission’s Authority To Demand Repayment first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2e70d75342cf4db914da9 NCAA moves to block Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's executive order expanding college athletes' eligibility te 2026-10-17T03:10:05.876Z NCAA moves to block Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's executive order expanding college athletes' eligibility The NCAA filed a lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday, escalating a dispute that began three days earlier when he signed an executive order giving state universities the option to allow athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to compete for a fifth college season. The order challenges a new NCAA eligibility rule that excludes those athletes. The suit was filed in federal court in Ohio. NCAA President Charlie Baker described taking the legal action as an "extraordinary step" intended to prevent DeWine from making it "impossible for all schools to compete on a level playing field." In the lawsuit, the NCAA accused DeWine, a two-term Republican governor, of trying to give Ohio athletes "a hall pass" from following NCAA rules. NCAA WINS TENTH CIRCUIT 'STAY', BUT FACES MORE ELIGIBILITY LAWSUITS FROM 2022 CLASS ATHLETES IN CHAOTIC TIME DeWine’s executive order and the NCAA’s lawsuit in response mark the latest escalation in a wave of legal maneuvering that is reshaping college sports rules on a state-by-state basis. The latest clash quickly prompted reactions from across the college athletics landscape. "This whole thing has become comical," University of Tennessee athletic director Danny White said on social media in reaction to the NCAA announcement. Ohio’s eight Division I programs have yet to publicly weigh in on DeWine’s order. The measure has received support from Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a championship-winning former coach at Ohio State and Youngstown State. The state’s Division I ranks include No. 4 Ohio State of the Big Ten, Cincinnati of the Big 12 and six members of the Mid-American Conference. Under DeWine's order, public and private universities in Ohio would be able to allow the Class of ’22 athletes to play, even though the NCAA’s new guidance excludes those who have already played four seasons. The rule, passed in June, is the subject of multiple court fights. DeWine’s office declined to comment on the lawsuit. Although it is unusual for the NCAA to sue a governor, the organization has done so before. In the early 1990s, the NCAA prevailed in a case against then-Nevada Gov. Bob Miller over a state law that would have required the association to provide greater due-process protections during enforcement proceedings. COURT RULING OPENS DOOR FOR MICHIGAN TO ADD FORMER MIAMI, BOISE STATE PLAYER TO ROSTER MID-SEASON IN WILD MOVE In its court filing, the NCAA said it was trying "to halt a misguided attempt to give Ohio colleges and universities an unfair, unprecedented and unwarranted competitive advantage in stadiums and arenas throughout the country." "College sports, like all sports, depend on participants following the rules. (DeWine) is attempting to give Ohio institutions a hall pass to break the rules," the lawsuit says. The Ohio Supreme Court has already said it will determine the legality of the executive order. As part of that, it paused an appeals court ruling in a case there that had declared the ’22 athletes ineligible; the court asked both sides to file briefs in the case, in which basketball player Filip Borovićanin is the lead plaintiff, by next Monday. Baker said the NCAA did not believe the Supreme Court's order did, in fact, declare those players immediately eligible to compete. That case, like others around the country, is becoming more urgent by the day, as it involves football players, along with a handful of basketball players whose status for the upcoming season is in jeopardy. Among them: Gonzaga transfer Javon Bennett, Cincinnati's MJ Collins and Borovićanin himself, who played in an exhibition against Tennessee on Thursday night after DeWine's order put him back on the eligible list. For years, the NCAA has urged Congress to pass federal legislation that would curb lawsuits challenging its rules, which govern hundreds of thousands of athletes nationwide. The Senate has sent the Protect College Sports Act, aims to provide that protection, to the House, but its fate remains uncertain in an election year. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2e4b875342cf4db914d0f Trump’s Tariff Strategy Collides With $2 Trillion US Deficit te 2026-10-17T03:00:08.957Z Trump’s Tariff Strategy Collides With $2 Trillion US Deficit The U.S. deficit neared $2 trillion as tariff refunds undercut a revenue source Trump has touted as a solution to debt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2e4b775342cf4db914d06 Broncos Legend Comes to Defense of QB Bo Nix After Rough Outing vs. Seahawks te 2026-10-17T03:00:07.575Z Broncos Legend Comes to Defense of QB Bo Nix After Rough Outing vs. Seahawks Broncos legend Ed McCaffrey takes to social media to come to the defense of QB Bo Nix following the team's win over the Seahawks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2e4b675342cf4db914cfd Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions One Week After Diesel Deal te 2026-10-17T03:00:06.043Z Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions One Week After Diesel Deal Trump on Friday signed an executive order setting, but immediately waiving, sweeping new tariffs and sanctions on Russia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2e25e75342cf4db914c90 Rain forces MLB to postpone Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 4 in Cleveland te 2026-10-17T02:50:06.177Z Rain forces MLB to postpone Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 4 in Cleveland Steady rain in Cleveland forced MLB to postpone Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. The stadium grounds crew was forced to pull the tarp well before the scheduled 8 p.m. ET first pitch. The grounds crew continued working in an effort to salvage the game, but by approximately 9 p.m. ET, the league announced the game had been moved to Saturday. The postponement also pushed Game 5 to Sunday, eliminating the scheduled off day and travel day for the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays. Should the series go the distance, the Guardians and Rays will play four games in four days to determine which advances to the World Series. Games 6 and 7 were already scheduled for consecutive days, Monday and Tuesday. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DESPERATELY NEEDS TO FIX ITS TERRIBLE POSTSEASON SCHEDULING PRACTICES In a statement acknowledging the inclement weather, the Guardians also said tickets purchased for Friday night’s game would be honored. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "Fans with tickets to the original ALCS Game 4 on Friday, October 16 may use those same tickets for ALCS Game 5 on Sunday, October 18 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. ET." Before tonight’s decision, it had been nearly four years since rain forced a postseason game to be rescheduled. The previous rainout came on Halloween in 2022, pushing Game 3 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies to the following day. Philadelphia shut out Houston 7-0 on Nov. 1, 2022. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2e00575342cf4db914c0a Justice Department Seeks to Disqualify Judge Overseeing Golf Course Lawsuit te 2026-10-17T02:40:05.383Z Justice Department Seeks to Disqualify Judge Overseeing Golf Course Lawsuit Escalating a standoff with Judge Ana C. Reyes, the Justice Department demanded that she recuse herself from a case in which she had ordered several Trump officials to testify. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2e00475342cf4db914bdf Mark Wahlberg wants to take on the longevity-startup crowd with an affordable gym concept te 2026-10-17T02:40:04.071Z Mark Wahlberg wants to take on the longevity-startup crowd with an affordable gym concept Mark Wahlberg, who once sank money into a gym chain that got kicked off the NYSE, is now building his own, and he promises you’ll get a cold plunge, a blood panel and a protein muffin without needing a trust fund. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2ddae75342cf4db914950 Prison healthcare takeover put on hold as Arizona’s appeal moves forward te 2026-10-17T02:30:06.405Z Prison healthcare takeover put on hold as Arizona’s appeal moves forward (Photo via iStock / Getty Images Plus) A last-minute order from a federal appeals court on Friday delayed a takeover of the state prison healthcare system.  The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry was slated to lose control of healthcare operations on Monday. But in a new order, the 9th U.S.  Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to put off a complete transfer of power. The court allowed the appointed receiver, Annette Chambers-Smith, to start working on an operational plan and assess what resources are necessary to get the receivership off the ground.  But the order simultaneously kept ADCRR director Ryan Thornell at the helm, at least for now, citing the state’s legitimate interest in maintaining control of policies, budgets and contracts and “serious questions concerning the extent of a federal court’s remedial authority over state prisons.”  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Attorneys for the department have fought to block the orders greenlighting a receivership and appointing a receiver, going so far as to plead to the U.S. Supreme Court.  The department claimed the district court Judge Roslyn Silver did not attempt any other remedial measures to push toward compliance before granting receivership, a “remedy of last resort.”  And they pointed out the department has only had three years to comply with the terms of a 2023 agreement it struck with the court and the incarcerated plaintiffs, while the receiver would be granted five years to turn around the prison healthcare system.  And of critical importance, ADCRR’s attorneys wrote, the loss of control of the healthcare system before a final say on the matter still means loss of control of budgets, staff and policy.  “That politically unaccountable individual will then assume sole responsibility for supervising state employees and contractors, directing hundreds of millions of dollars in public funds, and otherwise overseeing healthcare for more than 25,000 inmates in nine prison complexes across Arizona,” attorney for the department and former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement wrote in his brief to the Supreme Court. “The gravity of that action and the costly and disruptive consequences for the Department and the State are hard to overstate.”  That argument failed, until now.  After considering an emergency motion to reconsider from the department, the 9th Circuit agreed to grant partial relief.  Though the court declined to completely halt receivership, judges agreed that the department had shown a potential for success on appeal and irreparable harm to the state if the federal takeover goes forward before the appellate courts make a final decision on receivership.  Still, the court did not discount the ongoing harm to the tens of thousands of inmates incarcerated in Arizona prisons.  “The deprivation of a prisoner’s constitutional right to adequate medical care is irreparable harm,” the court wrote. “Here, the district court made extensive findings that the Appellee prisoner class has suffered from constitutionally deficient medical care and that the deficiencies have not been corrected since issuance of the 2023 injunction.”  With this in mind, the court tried to split the difference.  Now, the 9th Circuit turns toward the issue of receivership itself.  The department filed its opening brief on Sept. 15, with support from legislative leaders House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen.  In its briefing, the department again claimed it had made progress in complying with the injunction and contended it was entitled to more time to remedy healthcare failings.  Attorneys noted, too, that Silver should not have taken into account the entire 14-year history of the lawsuit but instead should have zeroed in on progress made since the 2023 injunction took effect.  In an answering brief, attorneys for inmates argued the department has continually failed to provide constitutional care, creating “life-endangering conditions” and “subjecting people in its prison to shocking medical and mental health neglect.” The plaintiffs’ attorneys pointed out that the court had made multiple attempts to force compliance throughout the case’s 14-year history up to the present, including a vacated settlement, $2 million in contempt sanctions, enforcement orders and the ultimately unsuccessful implementation of a staffing plan.  All the while, prison healthcare continues to be lacking, as shown in medical failings, deaths and suicides documented by court-appointed monitors.  “During the 14-year history of this case, ADCRR has not reached ‘even a semblance of compliance’ with its obligation to provide minimally adequate healthcare to people in its prisons,” attorney Sophie Hart wrote. “This appeal is, at core, a request to further stave off remedies that ADCRR pledged to implement years ago.”  The 9th Circuit scheduled oral argument for Dec. 7.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2db5475342cf4db9148b3 School Shooting in Bend, Ore., Has Heroes and Pain, But Few Answers te 2026-10-17T02:20:04.795Z School Shooting in Bend, Ore., Has Heroes and Pain, But Few Answers The city of Bend, Ore., is praising those who worked to stop the gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School. The authorities are searching for answers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2d90075342cf4db914841 Jalen Brunson is afraid to open the bag containing his NBA championship hat because of horrors inside te 2026-10-17T02:10:08.975Z Jalen Brunson is afraid to open the bag containing his NBA championship hat because of horrors inside You'd think that a player's NBA Championship hat would be one of their prized possessions, but when it's carrying the potential funk factor that New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson's might be, perhaps not so much. The Knicks locked up their first NBA title in decades back in June, and after all of the festivities, Brunson revealed that his championship lid is still packed away in a bag. And the potential horrors within are keeping him from opening it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Mine is still not washed; it’s in the bag, and I’m afraid to open it," Brunson said on a recent episode of his podcast "Roommates Show" with teammate Josh Hart. "It smells terrible: Champagne, sweat, cigars, food, beer, tequila." That sounds like the notes of the worst cologne of all time. That's a recipe for some serious stink, and that's why on the off chance you ever win a championship (hey, it could happen; your church league softball team could be a wagon next season) you've got to suck it up, let it air out and wash it. What you don't want to do is leave it in a sealed bag like Brunson has done. Now he's got a science fair project on his hands. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Not only will that thing smell so bad it'll make your hair fall out, at this point it could have a small civilization growing on it, or it could've sprouted a set of eyes. Three of them. I know someone — it was not me, I swear — who left a sweaty hat in a bag for quite some time, and then, after a bit, put it in their closet. However, this closet was accessed through the bathroom; therefore, it maintained the right level of humidity for some kind of mold or fungus or alien entity to start growing from this hat. It was a horror show, and unfortunately, that may be the fate of Jalen Brunson's NBA Championship hat. I hope I'm wrong, but if there's one thing I know, it's the do's and do-not-do's of hat funk. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2d8fe75342cf4db91482d Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Legislation te 2026-10-17T02:10:06.521Z Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Legislation The sanctions were part of legislation that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2d8fd75342cf4db914824 Congressional Staff Open Letters Containing Suspicious Substances te 2026-10-17T02:10:05.451Z Congressional Staff Open Letters Containing Suspicious Substances The incidents, the first of which was reported on Thursday, came as election officials have reported a growing number of threats directed at them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2d44e75342cf4db914746 Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Judeo-Christian values under assault in American schools te 2026-10-17T01:50:06.584Z Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Judeo-Christian values under assault in American schools BIBLE BIAS: Washington school district that forced kids to hide Bibles in sealed envelopes must apologize, pay $275K SILENCED BELIEFS: Christian teacher was 'quite shocked' after getting fired for telling student she's pro-life POTTY POLITICS: Pennsylvania school district unveils plans for gender-neutral ‘universal toilet rooms’ HATE 101: Haverford professor charged over alleged ‘heinous’ antisemitic online attacks, barred from campus Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2cfa175342cf4db91465f Falcons' Michael Penix cleared to face Bears following rib injury as Caleb Williams' status remains unclear te 2026-10-17T01:30:09.903Z Falcons' Michael Penix cleared to face Bears following rib injury as Caleb Williams' status remains unclear Michael Penix Jr. made his highly anticipated 2026 debut in Week 3, helping the Atlanta Falcons earn their first win of the season. Atlanta followed with another victory, as Penix threw for 223 yards and Bijan Robinson rushed for 145 in a dominant win over the New Orleans Saints. Then came another scare. A sack late in Atlanta’s Week 6 game against the Baltimore Ravens briefly knocked Penix out of the game. He returned one play later but did not play in overtime because of rib discomfort, leaving many wondering whether he had suffered another setback. BACKUP QUARTERBACK TYLER HUNTLEY LEADS BALTIMORE RAVENS TO IMPROBABLE OT WIN OVER ATLANTA FALCONS Following an MRI earlier this week, Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Penix was on track to start Sunday, barring a setback. On Friday, Penix had no injury designation and was fully cleared to take the field as QB1 this weekend. Penix has participated in practice all week, and Stefanski added that he does not anticipate the signal caller needing any sort of extra protection for his ribs on Sunday. The first-year Falcons head coach also does not believe the game plan will need to be adjusted heading into the matchup with the Bears. MICHAEL PENIX JR LIKELY STARTING FOR FALCONS AGAINST BEARS DESPITE RIB INJURY, KEVIN STEFANSKI SAYS Penix played a key role as the Falcons scored a league-high 80 points combined in Weeks 3 and 4. Penix’s injury history, dating back to his college days, is well documented. He suffered his latest ACL injury last November and underwent surgery. Penix has thrown for 719 yards and three touchdowns so far this season. Bears star Caleb Williams' status for Sunday's game in Atlanta is much less clear than Penix's. He has missed the past three games with a hamstring injury. Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday that Williams would be listed was a full participant on the latest injury report. On Thursday, Williams was listed as a full participant on the team’s injury report for a second consecutive day. He stressed, however, that a decision on his availability for Chicago’s Week 6 matchup with Atlanta had not yet been made. "Before you start asking, do not know if I’m playing yet," Williams told reporters. "Have to go through a bunch of medical protocols, obviously have to get out there and practice, do the stress testing that you do when you’re trying to come back from injury or serious injury." Williams also took issue with the way reports characterized his injury. He said "every single" report was inaccurate and clarified that he suffered a "pretty serious" hamstring tear. "There’s nothing that has come out that has been right about what it is and what it has been," Williams said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2cf9f75342cf4db91464c Ilhan Omar’s Sister’s Phone was Seized Before Search of Lawmaker’s Home te 2026-10-17T01:30:07.115Z Ilhan Omar’s Sister’s Phone was Seized Before Search of Lawmaker’s Home A criminal investigation into the Minnesota representative’s immigration process advanced after federal investigators reviewed family text messages from a seized phone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2cf9d75342cf4db914630 Seahawks Urged to Trade for 3-Time Pro Bowler to ‘Rectify’ Kenneth Walker Loss te 2026-10-17T01:30:05.668Z Seahawks Urged to Trade for 3-Time Pro Bowler to ‘Rectify’ Kenneth Walker Loss Mike Florio urges the Seahawks to trade for Eagles star Saquon Barkley to "rectify" the loss of RB Kenneth Walker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2caf275342cf4db91452d Kid Rock details sit-down with Trump, Stephen A. Smith and Bill Maher te 2026-10-17T01:10:10.364Z Kid Rock details sit-down with Trump, Stephen A. Smith and Bill Maher Kid Rock joined "Fox & Friends" on Friday and said he recently had dinner with President Donald Trump, comedian Bill Maher, and ESPN host Stephen A. Smith. After talking about the Michigan Senate race and Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, Kid Rock told the hosts of "Fox & Friends" that there was one thing he, Maher, Smith and Trump all agreed on. "Last night, I'm having dinner at the White House with the president, Bill Maher and Stephen A. Smith. We all agreed socialism and communism has no place to have a foothold in our government," he said, before referring to El-Sayed. "This guy is screaming socialism." UNEARTHED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS CONTRADICT EL-SAYED’S ‘CAPITALIST’ NARRATIVE Asked how the dinner went, Kid Rock said the group had a great conversation.  "It was epic," he said. "And the thing that was the greatest, there's so many points, I could do an hour on it, is that, you know, two Democrats, two Republicans sit down, break bread, have laughs, talk about, have tough conversations on a lot of the issues." The musician described some of the issues Maher and Smith raised with Trump. "Everything from socialism and communism to the war in Iran to Bill Maher was talking getting our interpreters and things from Afghanistan that helped us out," he said. "Stephen A. Smith was very much engaged in talking about unemployment with Black women and the funding of HBCUs, which we reminded him that President Trump did fund $174 million to historically Black universities and colleges in 2016 [sic], which was great." TRUMP IS DISMANTLING IRAN’S WAR MACHINE, BUT AMERICA STILL NEEDS AN ENDGAME Kid Rock said Smith made the point that, "With Trump putting a dagger through the heart of DEI, it seems like it's scared off a lot of corporate money coming to HBCUs." "I want to make the point, I'll go out on a limb, and say I’m speaking for President Trump and the administration saying, no, no, not only do we support, we want to encourage corporations to continue funding HBCUs and donating to them. We know how important education is, especially in the Black community, to strengthen Black families," he added. Maher and Kid Rock previously had dinner with Trump at the White House in 2025. Maher recently revealed that he planned to meet with the president again. "I'm having dinner with him again next week," Maher told famed Hollywood agent and executive Ari Emanuel during a conversation on Maher's "Club Random" podcast. MAHER MOCKS LIBERALS FOR STILL PANICKING ABOUT TRUMP'S ANTICS, PERSONALITY AFTER 10 YEARS "After the first dinner, I went back to doing what I do ... But then, like, he just, out of the blue, let's have dinner again. And I was like, great. And he was really nice," Maher said. "Like, 'I promise I won't say bad things about you like I did the last time.' And I texted back, and I said, 'You know what, you're the president of the United States. Say whatever the f--- you want. I'm just glad we're talking.' It's like being called a 'hockey puck' by Don Rickles. It's just what he does. It's how he talks." Kid Rock also spoke to "Outnumbered" on Friday about his new album, "Halfway 2 Jesus," which includes collaborations with Eminem and Lil Wayne, among others. "Not just me and my old friend of nearly 40 years, Eminem, Lil Wayne came on last minute," Kid Rock said, "Because me and Eminem decided a different song we did was more powerful than the other one we did, so it left a void there. And Lil Wayne, just being the ace he is. I mean, just, as solid as human beings come." PRESIDENT TALKS 'TRUMP OCEAN,' TRADES JOKES WITH TENNESSEE CROWD AS KID ROCK KICKS OFF SPRAWLING RALLY CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The singer said that he had voices of all kinds of different backgrounds and political beliefs on the album. "I told him, I go, Wayne, whatever you need me for, I will always be there," Kid Rock said. "If you need to come change your tires, I'll be there to rotate them, whatever. But not only them, and the other guests on the record, Gary LaVox and Jimmy Allen, but all the musicians, the songwriters, engineers, we are all from different backgrounds, different religions, different political beliefs." "And yet we came together to make this powerful, very beautiful piece of work that — I haven't promoted many records in the last 10, 15 years — but very important to promote this one because I'm promoting the message of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And that's bigger than me," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2caef75342cf4db91451c David Sabatini, an M.I.T. Scientist, Wins $6 Million in Sexual Harassment Defamation Suit te 2026-10-17T01:10:07.991Z David Sabatini, an M.I.T. Scientist, Wins $6 Million in Sexual Harassment Defamation Suit David Sabatini, once a prominent scientist at M.I.T., sued a former colleague who accused him of inappropriate behavior. A jury found in his favor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2caee75342cf4db914513 What we learned from the latest news conference on the Oregon school shooting. te 2026-10-17T01:10:06.707Z What we learned from the latest news conference on the Oregon school shooting. The police chief in Bend, Ore. and other officials named two of the victims and the gunman in Thursday’s shooting, and said they were still early in their inquiry into a motive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2caed75342cf4db9144f7 Cardinals' 8X Pro Bowler Could Be Next to Go After Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade te 2026-10-17T01:10:05.179Z Cardinals' 8X Pro Bowler Could Be Next to Go After Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Arizona Cardinals eight-time Pro Bowler Budda Baker is creating chatter in the rumor mill as a trade candidate to watch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2c89e75342cf4db9144c7 Police file charges after teen shot outside gym te 2026-10-17T01:00:14.264Z Police file charges after teen shot outside gym A 17-year-old is recovering at a hospital and an 18-year-old suspect has been booked into jail following a shooting outside Planet Fitness earlier this week, police told InMaricopa today. The shooting happened Wednesday outside the gym at 20595 N. John Wayne Parkway. Police previously said they believed the shooting was accidental and that the victim and suspect were friends. Criminal charges have been filed in connection with the incident, but police did not specify the charges. The investigation remains ongoing. The post Police file charges after teen shot outside gym appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2c89975342cf4db91449a College Football Playoff expanding again, but the money behind it is not what some would call a 'win' te 2026-10-17T01:00:09.252Z College Football Playoff expanding again, but the money behind it is not what some would call a 'win' Expansion of the College Football Playoff only needs a few approval signatures and final votes before we can officially start discussing what the sport will look like moving forward now that monetary figures are being finalized. Over the past month, college football commissioners have been dissecting what the financial terms would look like once ESPN presented its final offer for the next iteration of the postseason tournament to crown a national champion. According to sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations, ESPN and the CFP have informally agreed to a contract that would see the network pay an additional $345 million annually for the rights to eleven more football games that would take place with the 24-team playoff. COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF EXPANSION IS NOTHING MORE THAN A DESPERATE FINANCIAL BAILOUT DISGUISED AS PROGRESS ESPN was first to report the financial details of its offer to the CFP, which would eliminate conference championship games after this season. Over the next five years, with the loss of conference championship games, the network would pay for those leagues to get out of marketing agreements, along with the revenue generated from those same conference title weekends. ESPN will have to pay FOX upwards of $60 million annually for the Big Ten to exit its agreement with the network, sources added. THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF IS SACRIFICING ITS SOUL TO BE AN ATM FOR CONFERENCES WITH EXPANSION TO 24 TEAMS Just three years ago, CFP committee members agreed to increase the amount of teams from four to twelve, in what many around the sport thought was a pretty decent tradeoff if the postseason was going to expand. At that time, the thought of a 24-team playoff would have been laughed at, and was behind closed doors across college campuses. But, thanks to the increased spending across college sports related to revenue-sharing and NIL budgets, along with a plethora of power-four schools operating at a deficit, there was chatter that sometime in the near future that number would only rise again. Look no further than the NCAA Tournament, which recently expanded from 68 to 76 teams, as an example of college athletics looking to add more schools to an already crowded field. Now, after over a year of back-and-forth negotiating by conferences on what the right amount of teams should be if the CFP were to have expanded, that number increases by twelve. If you remember back to last year's conversation, the thought was that if college football was going to add more teams, that number could have just reached sixteen, thanks to a hard push by the SEC. GREG SANKEY MAKES IT CLEAR THAT SEC DIDN’T START THE 16-TEAM CFP FORMAT DISCUSSION, THAT'S ON THE BIG TEN At the same time, it was the Big Ten conference that held steady in its convictions that having a 24-team field would be the right move, giving more schools an opportunity to fight for the championship. In reality, the additional twelve teams added a a justification mechanism to the postseason, given how many schools are spending over $30 million per year just to piece together a roster good enough to contend for a playoff spot. So, with a push from Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, other conferences, including the ACC and Big 12, embraced the idea that a 24-team postseason would give their teams more opportunities to play meaningful football in December while creating a simpler path to the playoff. On Friday, that thought process took another gigantic step, as those in charge of putting a product on television have all but signed the official paperwork to once again expand the college football playoff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2c63d75342cf4db9143f5 Colts Offensive Star Suffers Injury Immediately After Releasing 4,000-Yard WR te 2026-10-17T00:50:05.489Z Colts Offensive Star Suffers Injury Immediately After Releasing 4,000-Yard WR Colts star Tyler Warren suffers a concerning injury at practice, putting his status in jeopardy for the team's Week 6 game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2c3e775342cf4db91437c Pennsylvania socialist Democrat says he opposes imprisonment except for 'lawless MAGA thugs' te 2026-10-17T00:40:07.240Z Pennsylvania socialist Democrat says he opposes imprisonment except for 'lawless MAGA thugs' Pennsylvania congressional candidate and state Rep. Chris Rabb said this week that while he's against incarceration, he's in favor of locking up "lawless MAGA thugs." "I’m a decarceration person," Rabb said on left-wing podcaster Wajahat Ali's show. "I believe the country that represents 5% of the world population, but 25% of the people put in cages is morally wrong. It’s also bad policy, but I will make an exception for all of those f---ers who are lawless MAGA thugs, who have destroyed lives and communities, lock all of those f---ers up. I know that seems a little hypocritical of me being on the left and being anti-incarceration, but lock those f---ers up." Rabb, who was among several members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) who won Democratic primaries this year, urged members of Congress to impeach and subpoena the people "who are destroying what’s left of our fragile democracy." SOCIALISTS SET SIGHTS ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF GOVERNMENT AS GOP WARNS OF BIGGER PLAN UNFOLDING He also acknowledged the irony of a socialist supporting incarceration but doubled down on the idea. "I hope you all will forgive me in my, perhaps, weakness. It’s not vengefulness, but right is right," Rabb said. "We should have a level playing field. If there are moms who are going to jail because they changed what school district they are so that their kids could get a better education, and they get locked up, you better believe a Jared Kushner should be experiencing some jail time. So if that makes me a conservative, gosh, but we need to send a message."  Fox News Digital reached out to Rabb's campaign for comment but did not immediately receive a response.  "Trump-deranged Democrats have no agenda except to lob unhinged attacks against the President and obstruct the agenda he was elected to implement. This person is clearly disturbed and should seek help," White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly told Fox News Digital. DSA CO-CHAIR PUSHES BACK ON SOVIET UNION COMPARISONS, WANTS PRISONS TO BE 'LESS NECESSARY' Rabb's comments resembled ones made by Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon, who, despite being a DSA member, has insisted that she is not a socialist. In an interview with CNN, Nixon told host Kasie Hunt that she would like to see her opponent, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., locked up. "They are spreading, like, a lot of disinformation and lies on commercials about me, of saying things like, I want to abolish prisons and I want to defund the police," Nixon said. "Why would I want to do that when I want her locked up and punished in jail for what she has done?" FAR-LEFT FLORIDA DEMOCRAT ANGIE NIXON CLAIMS GOP IS ‘LITERALLY TRYING TO KILL’ BLACK AMERICANS When asked by Hunt to clarify whether she wanted to see Moody locked up, Nixon replied, "Basically, yes. Because of what she did, yes. I absolutely would want that to happen. Yes." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2c19b75342cf4db91433b Isaiah Mizell, Brandon Phelps step up as Arizona overcomes receiver injuries, make push for conference title te 2026-10-17T00:30:19.144Z Isaiah Mizell, Brandon Phelps step up as Arizona overcomes receiver injuries, make push for conference title PHOENIX – When the University of Arizona football team took the field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia last Saturday, the Wildcats were in a world of hurt. They had lost their leading three receivers, in terms of… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2c19a75342cf4db914332 Isaiah Mizell, Brandon Phelps step up as Arizona overcomes receiver injuries, make push for conference title te 2026-10-17T00:30:18.015Z Isaiah Mizell, Brandon Phelps step up as Arizona overcomes receiver injuries, make push for conference title University of Arizona sophomore receiver Isaiah Mizell had a career day in a 52-31 win at West Virginia on Saturday. With the Wildcats’ top three receivers out with injuries, Mizell had six catches for 183 yards and two TDs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2c18f75342cf4db9142f1 Bedbugs found in plane's economy seats force major airline to cancel flight te 2026-10-17T00:30:07.857Z Bedbugs found in plane's economy seats force major airline to cancel flight An international flight scheduled to travel from Italy to Australia was abruptly canceled last week when a bedbug infestation was discovered in the cabin during the earlier flight — with the airline issuing an apology for the incident.  The grounding came after passengers on the nearly 17-hour Qantas journey from Perth to Rome reported being bitten by the insects on Friday, Oct. 9, as The Sydney Morning Herald reported. "We sincerely apologize to customers for the cancellation of Saturday’s Rome to Perth service, which allowed our engineers and maintenance teams to carry out a deep clean of the aircraft after an issue [was] identified on a small number of economy seats," Qantas Airways Limited told Fox News Digital. MAJOR AIRLINE ABANDONS 3 KEY CITIES AS PASSENGERS FACE SHRINKING FLIGHT CHOICES Passenger Hailey Bagnall told the TV news program "9News Sydney" that bedbugs were "crawling over our belongings, our clothing, our Qantas blankets — and they were even crawling along the window." The aircraft involved in the incident was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Other travelers also recounted their experiences to "9News," with one passenger claiming to be "woken by screaming," while another noted that "the bugs just kept coming."  As they collected their bags, the passengers discovered the pests were inside their shoes and crawling on their clothing. Travelers first alerted the flight crew about the bedbugs during the initial Sydney-to-Perth leg of the journey, according to "9News." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS The airline said that before departing on the subsequent long-haul leg to Rome, staff took several preventative measures, including deep cleaning the cabin, removing seat coverings and soft furnishings, and cordoning off the impacted seats. Qantas also noted that its aircraft are regularly cleaned to a high standard and undergo a precautionary disinfectant treatment every 50 days. To alleviate the itchy bites, travelers on the flight were provided with antihistamines, though the crew eventually ran out of the medication, The Sydney Morning Herald reported. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER After the return flight, which had been due to depart from Rome to Perth on Saturday, Oct. 10, was canceled to complete the deep cleaning, affected passengers were provided with hotel accommodations and rebooked on alternative flights within 48 hours. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Benjamin Hottel, a Georgia-based entomologist with Orkin, previously told Fox News Digital that bedbugs are skilled at "hitchhiking" on personal belongings.  Measuring between one and five millimeters, the insects feed on human blood.  Health officials note, however, that while their bites cause itching and swelling, bedbugs are not known to spread disease and are not considered a public health hazard. Hottel noted that travelers can unknowingly carry bedbugs onto planes, into hotels and eventually back home. Hottel recommended inspecting luggage and clothing after trips and placing travel clothes in a dryer on high heat for about 30 to 45 minutes if exposure is suspected. He said that can help eliminate the insects before they spread inside the home. Kelly McGreal of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2bf3875342cf4db914281 Eagles appear set to add QB from Cowboys' practice squad as Jalen Hurts deals with blood clot te 2026-10-17T00:20:08.913Z Eagles appear set to add QB from Cowboys' practice squad as Jalen Hurts deals with blood clot In the NFL, availability is often described as a player’s best ability. Since taking over as the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts has largely embodied that idea. The Super Bowl LIX MVP started all 17 games in 2023, missed two games with a concussion in 2024 and sat out Philadelphia’s regular-season finale that year as the Eagles rested most of their starters ahead of the playoffs. Backup quarterback Tanner McKee filled in for Hurts in Week 18 to close the 2025 season and will be called upon again this Sunday. Hurts has been ruled out by what the team has described as a superficial blood clot in his calf. FORMER NFL TEAM DOCTOR ADDRESSES JALEN HURTS' BLOOD CLOT AS QB'S SEASON HINGES ON ONE KEY WORD Hurts was considered a full participant in Friday’s practice leading into this past Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, despite dealing with a calf injury. He was not on the injury report for last week's game in London. While McKee will be QB1 this weekend, the Eagles appear to be turning to a division rival to bolster their quarterback room and potentially push rookie Cole Payton out of the backup role in Week 6. According to multiple reports, Philadelphia is set to sign Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad. Under NFL rules, any player signed from another team’s practice squad must be placed on the new team’s 53-man roster. Milton will therefore be on the active roster when the Eagles host the Carolina Panthers and look to snap their three-game losing streak. The timeline for Hurts’ return remains unclear. The Eagles did, however, release a statement detailing how the blood clot was discovered. "On Thursday, October 8th, Jalen visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf," the team said. "He informed the medical staff he had been cleated during the Rams game on October 4th. This was his first treatment session for the calf injury following the game, after having practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, Jalen received treatment, practiced in full, and was added to the practice report." LEGENDARY AGENT WARNS NFL TEAMS ABOUT MAKING KEY QUARTERBACK MISTAKE THAT COULD DERAIL SEASON The statement also said team doctors recommended a follow-up scan after the game. "Out of an abundance of caution, an ultrasound was performed on Saturday following the team's flight to London and walkthrough. The ultrasound revealed a superficial blood clot. Our medical staff and doctors in London reviewed the results and concluded that activity and mobility were important and that Jalen could safely play. Doctors recommended a follow-up ultrasound within 72 hours of the game and the return flight to Philadelphia." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Payton, a fifth-round pick in April’s draft, has appeared in just one game this season. He has yet to attempt a pass in a regular-season game. Milton has slightly more NFL experience, though he has never started a game. In limited action, he has flashed both mobility and the arm strength that made him an intriguing prospect. Sam Howell won the Cowboys' backup job during the offseason, prompting Milton’s departure from Dallas. Milton said he was surprised by the decision at the time. "It was shocking. But it's life. You got to be able to live with it and deliver blows back when it's time," he said. Milton was later added to Dallas’ practice squad, where he spent the past five weeks before the Eagles came calling Friday. It remains unclear what the Eagles’ decision to add a quarterback signals about Hurts’ status or whether they expect him to miss an extended period. Hurts has thrown for 933 yards and eight touchdowns in five games this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2bf3675342cf4db914271 School Shootings Have Dropped Lately, but One Number Is on the Rise te 2026-10-17T00:20:06.845Z School Shootings Have Dropped Lately, but One Number Is on the Rise “Near-misses” are increasing, one data scientist says, and gun violence at schools remains far above prepandemic levels. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2bf3575342cf4db914255 Brian Schottenheimer Causes Unexpected Panic Over New Cowboys Coach te 2026-10-17T00:20:05.522Z Brian Schottenheimer Causes Unexpected Panic Over New Cowboys Coach Is every little thing a potential Easter egg for Cowboys fans? This isn’t a new Taylor Swift album. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2bcde75342cf4db9141b1 California Says Government System for Identifying Noncitizens Is Sloppy te 2026-10-17T00:10:06.172Z California Says Government System for Identifying Noncitizens Is Sloppy State and local officials said that they received thousands of names lacking key identifying information, and that many of the names were paired with addresses over which they had no jurisdiction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2ba8b75342cf4db914161 Arizona moves to join lawsuit against federal Colorado River plan te 2026-10-17T00:00:11.877Z Arizona moves to join lawsuit against federal Colorado River plan A sign showing Lake Mead's waterline in 2002 is posted near Lake Mead Marina at Lake Mead on Aug. 31, 2026. Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, has fallen to its lowest level since it began filling nearly 90 years ago and is now just 26% full. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) The Grand Canyon State announced Friday that it intends to join Nevada’s lawsuit challenging the federal government’s most recent plan for the future of the Colorado River.  The announcement comes after years of unsuccessful negotiations among the seven states that depend on Colorado River water to develop a plan to deal with decreasing water availability amid a 25-year mega-drought. “Like Nevada, Arizona believes the federal government’s new operating framework ignores the basic elements of the law of the river,” Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke said during a Friday afternoon press conference. “It could result in cuts to the state apportionment that would devastate Arizona’s economy.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Under the new federal framework that was revealed in August, Arizona and the other Lower Basin states will face significant cuts to their Colorado River water, but would work together on voluntary conservation efforts to at least temporarily avoid more extreme cuts proposed by the federal government.  The framework crafted by the Trump administration prescribes that Lower Basin states — Arizona, California and Nevada — will collectively reduce their usage by 1.25 million acre-feet in both 2027 and 2028, more than twice the largest reductions required under the current guidelines that expire at the end of the year. Arizona will bear the brunt of those cuts at 760,000 acre-feet per year, with annual reductions of 440,000 and 50,000 acre-feet to California and Nevada, respectively.  An acre-foot of water is enough to cover an acre of land to a depth of one foot, or about 325,851 gallons. That’s enough to provide three homes in Arizona a year of water, on average.  The Upper Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming don’t currently face any government-mandated cuts, and the new federal plan doesn’t prescribe any — a point of contention for the Lower Basin states.  Becky Mitchell, Colorado’s water commissioner, has been firm that her state already deals with mandatory cuts, but they are imposed by Mother Nature, not the U.S. government. The Colorado River is fed by melting snowpack in the Rocky Mountains, which is at a record low this year.  The Lower Basin states have been equally as insistent, after decades of decreasing their water use, that the Upper Basin states must agree to government-mandated cuts of at least a small portion of its water in dry years.  The Lower Basin states have also committed to conserving an additional 700,000 acre-feet of water through 2028, and are still finalizing an agreement that will have to be approved by each state’s legislature.  But via the federal plan, the Lower Basin and Upper Basin states would have to negotiate new terms every two years for the next decade, after the expiration of the two-year plan that spans 2027 and 2028. Some of the options for cuts in that 10-year plan would be devastating to Arizona.  “Those reductions could effectively dry up the Central Arizona Project, as well as many of our on-river communities, and would more than double the water cuts agreed to in the Lower Basin Agreement,” Buschatzke said. “Arizona believes that taking this action now provides the best stand forward for protecting Arizona water users.” The Central Arizona Project delivers Colorado River water to cities, tribes and farms across Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties — home to nearly 6 million people — and is the primary water source for some communities, including Tucson. While Arizona initially praised the federal government’s decision to at least temporarily avoid more extreme cuts it proposed earlier this year, Nevada filed a lawsuit challenging the federal plan just days after it was announced.  Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo said challenging the federal plan was “a matter of survival” for Southern Nevada, the Nevada Current reported in August.  The lawsuit requests an injunction to stop the federal plan from being implemented, alleging that it violates the Administrative Procedure Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and the Law of the River.  In the complaint, Nevada officials said the federal government failed to consider a reasonable range of alternative plans, failed to adequately consider environmental and socioeconomic effects of the plan, and failed to respond to comments from Nevada. “The challenged agency actions will have direct and potentially catastrophic effects on Arizona,” the state’s attorneys wrote Friday in Arizona’s motion to intervene in the Nevada lawsuit. “They will determine how much water Arizona receives over the next ten years, and they will affect the State’s rights and obligations with respect to the rest of the Colorado River Basin. As one of the seven States that are parties to the 1922 Compact — and as the Lower Basin State that will bear the brunt of supply cuts over the next two years — Arizona has a right to be heard in this case.” Buschatzke told reporters that Arizona still hadn’t ruled out the possibility of filing its own lawsuit against the federal government if it breaches the terms of the 1922 Colorado River Compact.  The Colorado River Compact allocated 7.5 million acre-feet for each basin, with an obligation from the federal government to deliver that amount of water to the Lower Basin.  “We believe that, under the Law of the River, the federal government has an obligation to operate the Colorado River system to comply with the terms of the compact, including the volume of water that, under the law, is supposed to move from the Upper Basin to the Lower Basin,” Buschatzke said.  Colorado disagrees, with its water officials arguing that the compact was based on a faulty model that assumed the river system could supply 15 million acre-feet annually, when it cannot.  The cuts and conservation efforts in the Lower Basin are aimed at stabilizing water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the system’s two key reservoirs, whose water levels fell in July to their lowest point since 1957.  In an Aug. 19 PBS special on the Colorado River, Brad Udall, a water and climate scientist at Colorado State University, described both reservoirs as being just above deadpool, the point at which water drops too low to flow past a dam by gravity.  Reaching deadpool would turn those reservoirs into nothing more than concrete basins where water evaporates, he said.  While the states have all said they would prefer to settle the water agreement outside of court, Buschatzke said it is vital that Arizona weighs in on the Nevada case as it moves forward.  “We have to have a seat at that table to be able to give Arizona’s viewpoints,” he said. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2ba8975342cf4db914141 Arizona Cardinals fans have reached the 'buying billboard space' point of frustration te 2026-10-17T00:00:09.698Z Arizona Cardinals fans have reached the 'buying billboard space' point of frustration Fans of any struggling franchise go through different stages of voicing their frustration, and supporters of the 1-4 Arizona Cardinals have reached a big one. They've officially hit the "going out and buying billboard space" point of frustration with team ownership. According to AZFamily, a couple of electronic billboards have popped up in the Phoenix area with a very straightforward, no-nonsense message to owner and team president Michael Bidwill. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE That message? "SELL THE TEAM. Funded by Cardinals Fans. #BIDWILLOUT." You know things are getting dire when fans start dropping billboard money. This billboard campaign was reportedly the work of a fellow by the name of Nathan Kropp, better known as Mr. AZ Sports on social media. It's been another tough stretch for the team, which has dropped four in a row after winning their season opener. However, Kropp says that what really got him pricing billboard space was this past weekend's game at State Farm Stadium, where he says more fans were rooting for the Lions than the Cardinals. Maybe Lions fans just travel well, but it didn't sit well with Kropp or many other Cardinals fans. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "And then I went on X, and people were just completely outraged," Kropp explained. "Like, I’ve never seen the fan base; I’ve seen the fan base upset." So, he started making some calls, and before you know it — voila! — there were enough disgruntled fans to get not one, but two electronic billboards in the Phoenix area. Kropp said that the toughest thing about being a Cardinals fan is how the team, which hasn't won a postseason game in over a decade, is spinning its wheels. "They want something (to change)," he said of the team's fanbase. "Like, it’s hard to be a Cardinals fan right now." So will these billboards bring about that change? Probably not, but it's definitely going to put the organization — which, perhaps obviously, didn't offer any comments on the billboards — on notice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2ba8675342cf4db91411f Dream’s Angel Reese Given New Nickname by Atlanta Hawks Star te 2026-10-17T00:00:06.524Z Dream’s Angel Reese Given New Nickname by Atlanta Hawks Star Atlanta Hawks star CJ McCollum gave Angel Reese a new nickname as she prepares to lead the Dream in the WNBA Finals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b82f75342cf4db9140d7 Padgaonkar: Billionaires behind Arizona’s data centers appreciate your support te 2026-10-16T23:50:07.329Z Padgaonkar: Billionaires behind Arizona’s data centers appreciate your support Abhay Padgaonkar The “growth pays for growth” operation was a great success — that is, if you believe Arizona Public Service and the Arizona Corporation Commission. There is just one problem: My research shows the patient is dead! To the tune of more than half a billion dollars.  An ultra-small group of about 117 extra-large customers, including data centers, accounted for nearly all of APS’ retail electricity sales growth from 2022 to 2025. Yet $587 million in purchased-power costs were shifted away from this tiny group, lowering the boom on more than 1.4 million other customers like you and me.  So, from the billionaires behind Arizona’s data center boom: “Thank you!” APS talking out of both sides of its mouth In August, APS claimed “the record shows that” it had avoided cost shifts to residential and smaller business customers “up to this point.” Of course, APS didn’t mention that the Power Supply Adjustor (PSA) rate on your bills, which recovers power costs, is 1,000% higher now than five years ago and the PSA balance reached nearly 1,000 times the projection. The State of Arizona undercut APS’ “up to this point” claim, pointing to delayed large-load ramping that increased the PSA balance by a staggering $100 million. The shortfall was passed on to its entire customer base. Translation: You and I picked up the tab! Now, APS has all but threatened the Commission that unless it approves its proposed fix soon, a sizable portion of purchased-power costs tied to large-customer growth in 2027 “would otherwise be socialized across all customer classes.” Translation: You and I will pick up the tab! Five weeks earlier, APS said the new plan would first be used for 2028. If the old system avoided cost shifts, why is using it for another year a problem? And how can a future remedy go Back to the Future to erase earlier cost shifts? The State has already called APS’s proposed remedies “either insufficient or fundamentally at odds” with growth paying for growth. Victory lap before the race? APS CEO Ted Geisler has repeatedly emphasized that “growth pays for growth.” He insisted that new infrastructure is “paid for entirely” by new customers and promised that residential and small business customers “will not see bills increase as a result.” Umm. That broader “growth pays for growth” slogan was already contradicted by the State’s roughly $100 million real-world example.  My own research, now featured in 12News’s Unprecedented Charge investigation, found a $587 million purchased-power cost shift over 2023–2025. Attorney General Kris Mayes has now urged the Commission to “swiftly and publicly investigate” whether APS’s PSA facilitated that cost shift. The $587 million finding has become a campaign issue for the Corporation Commission, dividing candidates over whether it should be independently investigated.  The Commission was quick to portray itself as being on top of things. Chairman Nick Myers told Congress that Arizona’s guiding principle is that “growth needs to pay for itself.” He said infrastructure for large new loads must be funded by those loads “not partially, not over time in a way that shifts risk to other ratepayers, but fully.” When then-Chair Kevin Thompson opened the Commission’s data center inquiry in April 2025, he simultaneously declared that “the data center industry is paying its fair share” of expanding power generation and infrastructure. Thompson has since acknowledged EdgeCore, the developer of Arizona’s largest operating data center, as a consulting client.  Ever heard of the NTSB opening an investigation into a plane crash and announcing the cause before examining the wreckage — or even finding the black box? After the workshop, Myers proclaimed it had “confirmed” that Arizona’s policies already protect other ratepayers. Thompson piled on and called Arizona “a model in protecting ratepayers.” A model? The workshop had no sworn testimony. No underlying workpapers. No cross-examination. No audit results. And if Arizona PIRG proposed ten additional ratepayer protections after the workshop, what exactly had been “confirmed”? Now, 18 months after opening its data center inquiry, the Commission still has no proof that growth has actually paid for growth. And there is still no comprehensive framework to prevent cost shifts. Stop talking and regulate The Commission must immediately protect ratepayers from further cost shifts in the pending APS rate case. That means adopting the State’s recommendations to isolate large-load fuel and purchased-power costs, directly assign incremental costs, and pause new large-load contracts until minimum protections are in place.  It must also order an independent APS cost-causation audit to determine who caused large-load costs, including purchased power and transmission, and who actually paid them.  The Commission can unfurl the Mission Accomplished banner only after putting the “Growth Pays for Growth” claim under oath. Abhay Padgaonkar is a management consultant and longtime consumer advocate who served as an expert witness on behalf of utility ratepayers in 2018.  The post Padgaonkar: Billionaires behind Arizona’s data centers appreciate your support first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b82c75342cf4db914098 Matthew Stafford’s Wife Throws Shade at Ex-Rams Kicker Harrison Mevis te 2026-10-16T23:50:04.628Z Matthew Stafford’s Wife Throws Shade at Ex-Rams Kicker Harrison Mevis It’s possible that people are not asking the big question here: Is God a Josh Allen fan? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b5da75342cf4db91404d The Fix Our Forests Act Is ready – bring it to a vote te 2026-10-16T23:40:10.845Z The Fix Our Forests Act Is ready – bring it to a vote Neil Chapman Nearly 3 million acres of ponderosa pine cover northern Arizona, from the Grand Canyon to the New Mexico border. They can grow as high as 150 feet, their dark bark lightening with age to a coppery orange. They give off a beautiful scent, especially in sunlight. Some say butterscotch, others say vanilla, but nobody forgets it. As the Wildland Fire Battalion Chief in Flagstaff, Arizona, I work and live among this beauty. Set against the Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff faces a higher risk of wildfire damage than 99% of the country. In my opinion, it also has more natural beauty than 99% of the country—and that beauty comes from fire. Northern Arizona’s forests and grasslands are fire-adapted ecosystems, where frequent, low-intensity fire shapes and rejuvenates the land. These fires are not intruders — they are part of the ecology, recycling nutrients, clearing accumulated vegetation, and maintaining a healthy ponderosa pine forest. But high-intensity wildfire has become increasingly common — not just in Arizona, but across the United States. That leaves those of us in fire management with one question: how can we manage forests better so that fire stays an asset? A solution already exists. The Fix Our Forests Act would reduce catastrophic wildfire risk by encouraging proactive forest management and improving coordination across jurisdictions. It passed the U.S. House with overwhelming bipartisan support in January 2025, and its Senate companion cleared a key committee last October. But it has been waiting for a floor vote ever since — and that inaction is now a barrier to a safer Arizona. For the past century, we have managed our forests through a single lens: wildfire suppression. Sometimes that instinct is right. But suppress every small burn, and the needle litter, dead brush, dry leaves, and young trees that feed wildfires keep building up. This is the suppression paradox: stopping every small fire makes a larger, more intense fire more likely. This is the problem the Fix Our Forests Act was written to solve. It clears the way for proactive forest management — ecological thinning, prescribed burns, and hazardous fuels treatment where the risk is highest. It also streamlines permitting that often stalls science-based forest health work for years while fuel accumulates. Even so, no one controls enough ground to stop the next fire alone. Fire does not check who owns the land — it crosses from national forest to state trust land to a subdivision without slowing down. The Fix Our Forests Act strengthens coordination across federal, state, local, and tribal agencies and creates a Wildfire Intelligence Center to put real-time data in the hands of decision-makers. In northern Arizona, where a fire can cross three agencies’ land in minutes, turning three partial snapshots into one picture saves acres and lives. The bill also reauthorizes the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program, which funds science-based restoration at meaningful scales. It helped form the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI), an effort to restore ponderosa pine across four Arizona national forests that has accomplished over 600,000 acres of ecological thinning and over 1.5 million acres of beneficial fire. This work pays for itself: every dollar spent on restoration in high-risk country returns an estimated seven dollars in fires we never had to fight. None of this brings the risk to zero. But I pay a premium to live here anyway, and I am not alone. I do it for what is outside the window — ponderosa pines stretching toward the horizon, mountains catching the evening light, a national forest in my backyard for my family to enjoy. We can learn to live safely with fire, embracing it as an asset rather than fearing it as a threat — but we have more work to do first. The Fix Our Forests Act can guide that work to better protect our forests, our communities, and our homes. But it cannot do that without a Senate floor vote. Senator Gallego voted for it in the House, and I hope he will again in the Senate — with Senator Kelly beside him. The people of Arizona, and the beautiful landscapes they call home, are counting on them. Neil Chapman is the Wildfire Battalion Chief for the city of Flagstaff, Arizona, where he oversees the Forest Health, Prevention, and Preparedness functions of the Department’s Wildland Fire Management Program. He can be reached at neil.chapman@flagstaffaz.gov The post The Fix Our Forests Act Is ready – bring it to a vote first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b5d975342cf4db914044 Access is not the finish line for Arizona’s new Test-and-Treat law te 2026-10-16T23:40:09.793Z Access is not the finish line for Arizona’s new Test-and-Treat law Nikhita Attiganal Jagadeesh “Maria” walked into the free medical clinic with a fever, cough and sore throat so severe that she could barely hold a conversation. Testing confirmed influenza A. As I spoke with her, I learned that she did not have a primary care physician and had ignored her symptoms until she could no longer do so. We were able to treat her, take her on as a new patient and schedule a follow-up appointment. But her experience stayed with me.  In Arizona, where every county includes an area with a shortage of health professionals, many patients do not have that same option. For them, a nearby pharmacy may be easier to reach than a physician’s office. This is why I believe Arizona’s new pharmacist test-and-treat law, Senate Bill 1713, has the potential to make a meaningful difference. Having taken effect Sept. 12, the law allows trained pharmacists working under statewide protocols to test and treat eligible patients for influenza, strep throat, COVID-19 and certain public health threats.  It also allows pharmacists to initiate HIV preexposure and postexposure prophylaxis under separate protocols. These changes recognize that pharmacists are not merely dispensers of medication; they are highly trained and accessible members of the health care team. The test-and-treat law gets many things right. It requires evidence-based clinical guidelines, patient screening, documentation, referral criteria and follow-up plans. It also requires pharmacists to notify a patient’s primary care clinician within 72 hours after initiating treatment, if one can be identified.  Herein lies my concern: What happens when there is no primary care clinician to notify? The patients most likely to benefit from pharmacy-based care are often the same patients who cannot find a physician, obtain an appointment or navigate an already fragmented healthcare system. At our clinic, we did not simply hand Maria a diagnosis and tell her to find help elsewhere. We made sure there was a next step. A pharmacy referral should work in a similar manner. Telling a patient to follow up does not ensure that the follow-up happens, and sending a message to a physician does not establish who is responsible for reviewing it or responding if the patient gets worse. A notification is not the same as a completed handoff. This becomes especially important with HIV postexposure prophylaxis, or PEP. PEP must be started as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours after a potential exposure. Baseline testing should include HIV, kidney and liver assessments, hepatitis B testing and pregnancy testing when appropriate.  However, treatment should not be delayed while those results are pending. This creates a narrow window in which a pharmacy must be able to start medication quickly, review laboratory results, make changes when necessary and connect the patient with follow-up testing. Access to the first dose matters, but so does helping the patient complete the 28-day course. As the statewide advisory committee develops these protocols, it should build in a clear path for what happens after a pharmacy visit. Participating pharmacies should have referral partnerships with clinics that can accept patients who do not already have a primary care physician, including low-cost and telehealth options. With the patient’s consent, there should also be a way to confirm that an urgent follow-up appointment was scheduled and to reach out when it was not, ensuring a closed referral loop.  For PEP, the protocol should require prompt review of laboratory results and early contact to make sure the patient obtained and is tolerating the medication. Finally, patients should leave with plain-language instructions explaining warning signs, where to go if they cannot get an appointment and when they need emergency care. There is no doubt that the test-and-treat law can improve access to care, especially in communities where a pharmacy is easier to reach than a physician’s office. But access alone is not enough. If we expand the front door to care while leaving patients to navigate what comes next on their own, we have not solved the entire problem. The law opens the door. The statewide protocols will determine whether patients safely make it through. Nikhita Attiganal Jagadeesh is a medical student at Creighton University School of Medicine- Phoenix with experience in community medicine and health policy advocacy. The post Access is not the finish line for Arizona’s new Test-and-Treat law first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b5d775342cf4db914020 White House reporters react to Katie Zacharia's 'brutal' exit as Trump press secretary te 2026-10-16T23:40:07.707Z White House reporters react to Katie Zacharia's 'brutal' exit as Trump press secretary White House reporters are stunned by the brief tenure of President Donald Trump's press secretary Katie Zacharia after just five days on the job. "Brutal," one White House correspondent reacted to Fox News Digital. Zacharia, who first took to the podium on Tuesday following the August departure of her predecessor Karoline Leavitt, did not receive the warmest reception among critics who pointed to her nervous demeanor and how she only called on three reporters during her debut. "I knew she was out two minutes into her prepared remarks on Tuesday," a second White House reporter told Fox News Digital. "It was just too drastically different from Karoline. We were all shocked after." TRUMP'S NEW PRESS SECRETARY OUT OF THE JOB JUST DAYS AFTER ROCKY DEBUT "Karoline was beautiful and hardcore MAGA ... AND dignified and professional and substantive. She set a new standard for press secretaries. You can't just be hot and good on TV," the reporter added. A third White House correspondent said they were surprised Trump ever offered her the job in the first place, saying "usually he’s spot on about who has 'it' and who doesn’t." "There is no excuse for Katie’s first briefing performance," the reporter said. "In that role, you have to be the best communicator because your job is speaking to the American people on the president’s behalf. No one expected her to have all the answers, or even most of them. But I expected basic communication skills that were simply not there." "She probably could have been better than Karine Jean-Pierre if she had more time to prepare. But it was a brutal start," a fourth White House reporter told Fox News Digital. KATIE ZACHARIA ADDRESSES BREVITY OF FIRST PRESS BRIEFING, DEFENDS LEGAL CREDENTIALS AFTER CRITICISM While Zacharia's shaky performance in the briefing room drew a lot of attention, it was her repeated claims of having been a lawyer that may have been more lethal to her future in the Trump administration. The fourth White House reporter suggested that was a "bigger threat" than her first and only day at the podium. A fifth White House correspondent who spoke with Fox News Digital was of two minds. On one hand, they said Zacharia deserves no sympathy since she accepted the job she was "manifestly unqualified for," noting her embellished resumé she knew would eventually be exposed. "On the other hand, shame on the president," the correspondent said. "He was clearly getting antsy and impulsive. He wanted his new press secretary now, and he wasn't going to let mean old Susie Wiles tell him to wait while she convinced someone more competent and more prepared for one of the hardest jobs in government to actually take that job." The correspondent pointed to current staffers in the White House communications shop like Anna Kelly and Lauren Bis as individuals who can handle the job but aren't "central casting" in Trump's eyes. "He took someone who seemed like a nice young woman who was defending him on TV, doing an okay job of that, and subjected her to a massive amount of humiliation and made her a national laughingstock because he didn't want to be told no," the reporter said of Zacharia. "I don't want to say he ruined her life, but she's gonna be a punchline for a very long time. And that's not fair," they added. JEN PSAKI MOCKS TRUMP’S NEW PRESS SECRETARY, QUESTIONS IF SHE’S A 'POTENTIALLY FAKE LAWYER' As the search continues for Zacharia's replacement, a sixth White House correspondent insisted it "doesn't matter" who serves as press secretary during the current administration.  "Trump lies every day about everything and frequently changes his mind completely, leaving his staff looking foolish," the reporter told Fox News Digital. NBC News White House correspondent Garrett Haake said the drama surrounding Zacharia reflects on a "bigger problem" for Trump and his staff. "The ouster of now-former Press Sec Katie Zacharia highlights a bigger problem for the Trump White House two weeks til the midterms: They're struggling to drive any message. Meandering rallies, staff stories taking up oxygen, long hard-to-hear gaggles, no briefings," Haake wrote on X. "There is nothing more cringe than a bunch of reporters cackling amongst themselves because they’ll never have the talent to take on a job as important as Press Secretary," White House communications director Steven Cheung told Fox News Digital. "It’s easy to sling arrows at others, but when they are on the receiving end, they’ll complain like it’s the end of the world. Reporters have the thinnest skin." Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reported Friday that Zacharia will be "transitioning out" of the job after Trump himself appeared unsure about her as his press secretary when speaking with reporters. "I just spoke to her about it. I said, 'Katie, is this really for you?'" Trump said. "I said to her, 'Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider. You think about it." "Maybe it's not for her," he later added. Trump's search for a new White House press secretary continues following the departure of Karoline Leavitt in August. Leavitt has since joined Fox News as a contributor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b5d675342cf4db914017 Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito has unusual tie to Milwaukee Brewers' last World Series run te 2026-10-16T23:40:06.499Z Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito has unusual tie to Milwaukee Brewers' last World Series run In case you missed it, the Milwaukee Brewers are heading to the World Series. The Brew Crew swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, erasing an early four-run deficit to capture their first pennant in 44 years. Milwaukee is now just four wins away from their first World Series title in franchise history, but their championship pedigree might run a little deeper than it might seem on the surface. BREWERS OFFICIALLY END DODGERS DYNASTY WITH RIDICULOUS 6-4 COMEBACK IN GAME FOUR TO COMPLETE NLCS SWEEP You see, the last time the Brewers made it to the Fall Classic, Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito was the team's bat boy. Zito famously manufactured the blueprint that led to the Panthers winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025, but on this day 44 years ago, he was just a high schooler happy to play a small part in another team's run to a title. According to the New York Post, Zito revealed in an interview with NHL writer Matt Larkin just how much of an influence then-Brewers manager Harry Dalton had on his career in the league. "He took me under his wing," Zito said. "It was the 1982 Brewers, who went to Game 7 of the World Series. He was so kind to me and afforded me the opportunity. I could go up to his office whenever I wanted, I could learn scouting. He took the time to explain everything to me and always encouraged me to get into the management side." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It seems like everything this guy touches in his life turns to gold, so if the Brewers were smart, they'd bring Zito back as an honorary bat boy or at the very least have him throw out a ceremonial first pitch for one of their home games this series. If that happens and Milwaukee ends up winning The Commissioner's Trophy as a result, you can go ahead and add that to Zito's extensive resume as a winner. Now if the NHL would just award him that much-deserved GM of the Year award that has eluded him these past few seasons, he'd really be cooking. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b38275342cf4db913f9f WA schools chief dismisses girls' sports fairness concerns, says athletes' brains aren't fully developed te 2026-10-16T23:30:10.878Z WA schools chief dismisses girls' sports fairness concerns, says athletes' brains aren't fully developed With every word, these leaders shed another shred of dignity. The latest to shrink was Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. Appearing on the Seattle-based radio show "Jake and Spike," the head of Washington's public school system made some remarks about the boys-in-girls-sports debate that seemed outlandish by even a politician's standards. The issue at hand was Initiative 638, a Nov. 3 ballot measure in Washington that, if passed, would keep biological males out of K-12 sports. Host Jake Skorheim brought up the situation in southern Washington, where members of the Camas High girls cross country team walked off the start line Tuesday in protest of having to run in the same event as a boy. A CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER SWITCHED TO THE GIRLS TEAM MIDSEASON, PARENTS VOICE THEIR DISAPPROVAL AT MEET Answered Reykdal: "Let's face it, this is happening across the country, where we've empowered young people to make important decisions. And 99% of the time, they're good friends and colleagues, and they respect their transgender colleagues. But some don't agree with it, and that's their right to express that." This doesn't sound too objectionable on its face, but there did seem to be a subtle dig at the protesters. Reykdal said that 99% of young athletes are "good friends and colleagues" and that they "respect their transgender colleagues." It's almost as though he's implying the 1% are disrespectful. No. Surely there are some girls out there who are OK with competing against biological boys. The fact that protesters have received backlash from various teammates proves as much. But just because other athletes aren't going public with their disapproval doesn't mean they like it. They just don't want the smoke that comes with being outspoken. WASHINGTON HS GIRLS BLAST MALE ATHLETE PARTICIPATING IN TRACK MEET: 'DON'T THINK THAT THAT'S RIGHT OR FAIR' Second — choosing not to compete against a trans athlete does not make one disrespectful toward the trans community. It is simply acknowledging an unmistakable biological advantage and highlighting the unfairness. Reykdal continued: "The much larger issue here is: Can we accommodate 10, 12, 15 kids a year and make them feel included? Or do we have to go through an initiative process where every single girl has to prove, through one of three methods, that she's a girl in order to participate?" The term "inclusivity" has been co-opted to vilify anyone who opposes males in female sports. The truth is that sports at most levels are designed to be exclusive. Only a certain number of athletes make the team, or get to start, or reach the final heat, or get a scholarship. And those "10, 12 or 15 kids" often have great success. Last year, high school trans athletes won girls' state track-and-field championships in Washington, Oregon and California. And at Camas, a biological male went from 76th in a boys JV race to first in a varsity girls meet. Hence Skorheim's next question. "I hear what you're saying, but specifically, I want to ask about this case in Camas. They're racing against somebody who, earlier in the year, was 76th running for the boys cross-country team, who placed second here. Now, those girls had to forfeit because they had no chance of winning." Answered Reykdal: "Well, I raised two kids, and one of them was a daughter in sports. And my take is, you have a choice to make. You're going to compete and do the best you can and embrace your colleagues, or you're going to walk off and make a statement. And that's okay, too." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER I don't want to put words in Reykdal's mouth, but it almost sounds like he's telling these girls to simply compete, do their best and accept the circumstances — regardless of whether those circumstances are fair. But would he say something similar about athletes competing against people on steroids? That they should just embrace their "colleagues." Probably not. Again, this isn't about discrimination or hate — it's about fairness. But Reykdal's answer to the following question is much more egregious. "If your daughter was running against a boy—an athlete who raced as a boy and was 76th, and then had to race against that same athlete on your team—does that seem like a fair situation to you?" asked Skorheim. Answered Reykdal: "I don't see it that way, Jake. I just don't. These are young, developing people whose brains aren't going to fully develop until they're 25." Excuse me? Sorry, kids, we don't owe you fairness because your brains aren't fully developed. And while we're at it, we can shortchange college athletes because, unless they're at BYU, they're all under 25 as well. I've seen people try to dismiss this issue with an arsenal of arguments — that I-638 proponents are bigoted, that trans athletes are rare or that proving one's gender will require "invasive genital inspections" (untrue). But their brains aren't fully developed is a new one. Again, you won't see politicians bluntly say that it's OK to have boys compete against girls. That's a losing argument. So instead, you get mental gymnastics worthy of the all-around gold. Sorry, but with answers like these — you have to wonder whose brains are truly undeveloped. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b38175342cf4db913f96 Cookies, liquor and mocking Nazis fuel final stretch in fiery Texas House race te 2026-10-16T23:30:09.739Z Cookies, liquor and mocking Nazis fuel final stretch in fiery Texas House race A Texas Democratic congressional candidate's campaign reported more than $4,300 in spending on cookies, Mexican restaurant purchases and beer and wine earlier this year, according to federal election records, drawing renewed attention after a heated debate in which she apologized for a remark about her Republican opponent "making fun of Nazis." Katy Padilla Stout, the Democrat nominee for Texas' 23rd Congressional District, reported expenditures totaling $4,338.14 across five transactions in March and April, according to spending details cited in an August report by RedState and records attributed to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The reported purchases included $675 for cookies for a campaign event, $1,289.22 at Total Wine and $2,373.92 at Las Guitarras Cocina Mexicana. SENATE REPUBLICAN SETTLES SIX-YEAR-OLD CAMPAIGN BILL AFTER BEING CALLED OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA The expenditures have also become a line of attack for Republican Brandon Herrera, whose campaign website showcases the cookie purchase and accuses Stout of using donor funds to pay for the treats. According to the spending details, the campaign reported a $675 payment dated March 30 with the stated purpose "COOKIES FOR EVENT." Herrera's website identifies the payee as Denise Gamboa Zelle and categorizes the expense as a campaign event expenditure. Additional transactions included $1,089.08 at Total Wine on April 21 and $200.14 the following day, both described as "BEER AND WINE." The campaign also reported payments of $2,027.52 and $346.40 to Las Guitarras Cocina Mexicana on April 27 and April 28, respectively, according to the transaction details. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Stout said the disbursements "were for campaign and fundraising events which were attended by our supporters." "Sugar cookies, particularly Texas-shaped ones, hold a special place in Texan culture," she said. "We bought ours at a local bakery because we believe in supporting small businesses." SENATE HOPEFUL'S 'TREADING WATER' NARRATIVE CRUMBLES UNDER $500K CAMPAIGN PAYOUTS TO FAMILY The filings establish that the campaign reported the expenditures, but do not establish whether the purchases were improper, whether any were for personal use or how many people attended the associated events. The spending has attracted criticism from Herrera's campaign, which maintains an opposition website titled "The Real Katy Stout." Under a section labeled "Cookie gate," the site highlights the $675 expenditure and displays the reported purpose, "COOKIES FOR EVENT." The website also criticizes Stout's positions on immigration, taxes and other issues. DEM SENATE NOMINEE APOLOGIZES TO JEWISH VOTERS AFTER 'GENOCIDE' REMARK SPARKED BACKLASH The spending questions come as the two candidates compete for a congressional seat representing one of the country's largest districts along the southern border. During Tuesday's televised debate in San Antonio, Stout also drew attention for an unusual exchange involving Herrera's online videos. "He made millions of dollars after making jokes online, making fun of Nazis, making fun of all of these things that we know he does not need to be doing," Stout said in a heated moment during the debate. Herrera responded: "And here I thought making fun of Nazis was a good thing." Stout later apologized and clarified her criticism after closing remarks. "I apologize, I did misspeak," she said. "He chooses to goosestep on YouTube for clickbait and money so that he can promote that type of ideology. He chooses to shame women." The exchange was part of a debate hosted by WOAI/KABB, during which the congressional candidates also sparred over gun rights, immigration and costs of living. Stout told Fox News Digital "mocking Nazis is fine, and that is not what I objected to, nor is that what my opponent does." "I object to content that trivializes veteran suicide, rape, child murder, women’s bodies, and the Holocaust, the type of content he churns out," she added. "You can hear his disgusting commentary straight from his own mouth at HeReallySaidThat.com. "Do I think he promotes Nazi imagery? Yes. In a video posted 5/24/22, he goose steps to 'Erika,' and touts an MP-40 machine gun. In another video posted 6/23/20, he said 'for the fatherland' before firing a Nazi-made STG 44, calling it 'like a religious experience.' Calling it a joke doesn’t change what it is: giving a platform to Nazi symbols and weaponry for clicks and money. In my view, the 'I’m only joking' defense is a familiar tactic among neo-Nazi and antisemitic content creators. His content has attracted bipartisan condemnation, including the Republican Jewish Coalition which called my opponent 'a goose-stepping extremist who pals around with online Nazis.'" Stout, a former teacher and child welfare attorney, has emphasized affordability and corruption as central themes of her campaign. Herrera, a firearms manufacturer and online personality who has re-coined "Let's Go Brandon" as his campaign slogan, has campaigned on border law enforcement, tax reductions and Second Amendment protections. The two are vying to replace former Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, who resigned earlier this year after acknowledging an affair with a staffer. Texas' 23rd Congressional District stretches from the San Antonio area toward El Paso and includes hundreds of miles of the U.S.-Mexico border. Early voting begins Oct. 19, with Election Day scheduled for Nov. 3. The campaign for Brandon Herrera did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b37e75342cf4db913f75 Nick Saban Shares Strong Take on College Football Playoff Expansion te 2026-10-16T23:30:06.991Z Nick Saban Shares Strong Take on College Football Playoff Expansion Nick Saban is weighing in as the CFP reportedly moves toward 24 teams. Here’s what he said is driving the change. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b37d75342cf4db913f6c Trump Calls Iran War a ‘Military Exercise’ After US Death Toll Climbs te 2026-10-16T23:30:05.608Z Trump Calls Iran War a ‘Military Exercise’ After US Death Toll Climbs Trump calls the Iran war a “military exercise” after the Pentagon heightened the U.S. death toll to 21. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b13075342cf4db913f1a Recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo urges Putin to agree to ceasefire in Russian-held Ukraine city te 2026-10-16T23:20:16.067Z Recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo urges Putin to agree to ceasefire in Russian-held Ukraine city Pope Leo XIV called Russian President Vladimir Putin while recovering from surgery in the hospital to urge him to call a ceasefire in the city of Oleshky in Ukraine. "During the conversation, the Holy Father expressed his deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and called for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of food and medical assistance, and the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population," the Vatican said in a statement. "Finally, the Holy Father reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to promoting dialogue and peace," the Vatican added. TRUMP ANNOUNCES IMMEDIATE ENERGY CEASEFIRE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE The situation in Oleshky is dire with no humanitarian food deliveries allowed in the Russian-controlled city since May. It also has no electricity, gas, or running water and the hospital is barely functional. The pope was diagnosed with lung cancer on Tuesday and underwent a procedure to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The 71-year-old remained in the hospital recovering on Friday, but seemed to be doing well. Along with the call, he also held Mass in a makeshift hospital chapel and the Vatican released the first images of him since his surgery, which showed him standing at the altar. POPE LEO XIV SEEN FOR FIRST TIME SINCE LUNG CANCER SURGERY AMID MAJOR RECOVERY MILESTONE His doctors said she showed "continued improvement." "His post-operative recovery allows him to carry out his normal daily activities completely on his own," a medical update signed by his personal physician Dr. Luigi Carbone and the head of thoracic surgery at Gemelli, Dr. Stefano Margaritora, said. He is expected to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer service on Sunday either from the hospital or the Vatican. TRUMP WISHES POPE LEO SPEEDY RECOVERY AFTER LUNG CANCER DIAGNOSIS, SPEAKS HIGHLY OF PONTIFF'S BROTHER He is also still expected to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru starting on Nov. 6 as planned. The Kremlin blames Ukraine for the situation in Oleshky with Putin giving the pope a "detailed explanation regarding the Kyiv regime’s responsibility for the difficult humanitarian situation there," the Kremlin said. Putin also supports "the Vatican’s intention to help create conditions for ensuring the safety of the local population and facilitating the delivery of essential supplies," the Kremin added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b12d75342cf4db913eff Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker Refuses to Underestimate 0-5 Chargers te 2026-10-16T23:20:13.652Z Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker Refuses to Underestimate 0-5 Chargers The 4-0 Kansas City Chiefs are heavy favorites over the 0-5 Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 6. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b12c75342cf4db913ef6 Kendrick Perkins Makes Bold Claim for Lakers' Season With Luka Doncic te 2026-10-16T23:20:12.434Z Kendrick Perkins Makes Bold Claim for Lakers' Season With Luka Doncic Kendrick Perkins made a bold prediction about the Lakers' NBA season with Luka Doncic as the leader and a new-look lineup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b12b75342cf4db913eed WNBA Analysts Give Props to Valkyries Center Kiah Stokes Ahead of Finals te 2026-10-16T23:20:11.221Z WNBA Analysts Give Props to Valkyries Center Kiah Stokes Ahead of Finals Kiah Stokes has stood out on both sides of the floor so far this postseason, and now she'll try to win. her fourth WNBA title. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b12a75342cf4db913ee4 New Troy Aikman Career News Emerges Amid Rumored ESPN Exit  te 2026-10-16T23:20:10.131Z New Troy Aikman Career News Emerges Amid Rumored ESPN Exit  It’s like we’re back in 1990s again where you can’t go anywhere without hearing Troy Aikman news. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b12875342cf4db913edb Kirk Herbstreit Sounds Off on New 24-Team College Football Playoff Model te 2026-10-16T23:20:08.789Z Kirk Herbstreit Sounds Off on New 24-Team College Football Playoff Model ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit shared his blunt reaction to the College Football Playoff model potentially expanding from 12 teams to 24. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b12775342cf4db913ed2 Tanner McKee Gets Bold Tom Brady Comparison from Eagles Teammate te 2026-10-16T23:20:07.279Z Tanner McKee Gets Bold Tom Brady Comparison from Eagles Teammate Tanner McKee will start at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b12575342cf4db913ec9 Kirk Herbstreit Takes Aim at Notre Dame Ahead of BYU Game te 2026-10-16T23:20:05.912Z Kirk Herbstreit Takes Aim at Notre Dame Ahead of BYU Game Kirk Herbstreit had a blunt message for Notre Dame ahead of its trip to BYU. See what he said and what it means for the CFP. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2b12475342cf4db913ec0 Nick Sirianni Shares Heartfelt Message About Jalen Hurts Amid Health Concern te 2026-10-16T23:20:04.439Z Nick Sirianni Shares Heartfelt Message About Jalen Hurts Amid Health Concern Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni delivered an emotional reaction to the announcement of Jalen Hurt's blood clot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2aed275342cf4db913e62 Slain Teacher Loved Work, Volleyball and the Underdog, Her Family Says te 2026-10-16T23:10:10.096Z Slain Teacher Loved Work, Volleyball and the Underdog, Her Family Says Megan Lambert graduated from high school in the district where she taught. She died in a classroom with Rhoam Summer and two other children when a shooter attacked. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2aed075342cf4db913e48 49ers Linked to Star WR to Replace Deebo Samuel te 2026-10-16T23:10:08.683Z 49ers Linked to Star WR to Replace Deebo Samuel The San Francisco 49ers have been named the best landing spot for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2aece75342cf4db913e3f Commanders LB Thinks His One-Win Team Could Reach the Super Bowl This Year te 2026-10-16T23:10:06.970Z Commanders LB Thinks His One-Win Team Could Reach the Super Bowl This Year The Commanders have had a rough start to the 2026 season, but the team believes they can quickly turn things around. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2aecd75342cf4db913e36 Arcadia CEO: Data Platforms May Replace EHRs As Health Systems' 'Core' te 2026-10-16T23:10:05.449Z Arcadia CEO: Data Platforms May Replace EHRs As Health Systems' 'Core' Arcadia's Michael Meucci sat down for an exclusive interview with Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2ac8075342cf4db913dfb Gun safety advocates launch ad campaign to flip Arizona legislature te 2026-10-16T23:00:16.728Z Gun safety advocates launch ad campaign to flip Arizona legislature A 7-year-old boy picks up a handgun during the 2022 National Rifle Association annual convention in Houston. Photo by Brandon Bell | Getty Images Gun safety advocates are investing millions of dollars in Arizona and other battleground states, where they hope to convince voters to topple the state’s GOP legislative majority and elect candidates that will support stricter gun ownership laws.  Earlier this week, Everytown for Gun Safety, a national organization that pushes gun safety legislation in statehouses across the country, announced a $3 million ad campaign to flip legislative control in Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Arizona.  Republicans have held a majority in Arizona since 1966. Democrats have unsuccessfully sought to upend that control in recent years. But with President Donald Trump facing low approval ratings going into the November midterms, progressive organizations are ramping up mobilization efforts in a bid to turn voter discontent into electoral change.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Charlie Kelly, the senior political advisor for the Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, said in an emailed statement that the goal is to target voters in competitive districts who haven’t made up their minds about who to back yet with messages about gun safety that might sway them towards candidates the organization has endorsed.    “Arizona Republicans control the state legislature by only three seats in the Senate and four in the House, and they’ve used that slim margin to block common-sense, popular gun safety bills year after year,” Kelly said. “But our own Moms Demand Action volunteers are running in some of Arizona’s most competitive races, where they could flip both chambers into Gun Sense Majorities. That’s why we’re running streaming and digital ads targeting persuadable Arizonans in those districts — highlighting what’s at risk if the legislature remains controlled by MAGA extremists.”  In Arizona, Everytown for Gun Safety launched two ads targeting Republicans in legislative districts in North Phoenix. Both ads highlight their opposition to gun safety legislation like background checks, a ban on assault rifles and red flag laws. For years, Democratic lawmakers have proposed bills to require firearm storage measures or background checks during firearm purchases, but Republicans, who choose which bills advance and which fail without ever being considered, have refused to grant them a hearing.  One ad appeals to voters in Legislative District 2, where Sen. Shawnna Bolick was narrowly reelected two years ago in the highly competitive district. Registered Republicans outnumber Democratic voters in the district, but unaffiliated voters outnumber Republican voters 47,197 to 45,751.  Moms Demand Action, a partner organization of Everytown for Gun Safety, has endorsed Democrat Amelia Gallitano, a doctor and former University of Arizona professor, to replace Bolick.  In an ad titled “Three Hours,” in reference to the statistic that a child dies by gun violence every three hours in the U.S., Bolick is accused of opposing or blocking gun safety legislation that could prevent gun violence from occurring.  “The leading cause of death for kids in America is gun violence, and politicians like Shawnna Bolick are doing nothing to stop it,” says the narrator as images of a grave, a schoolchair and a child appear on screen.  Bolick did not respond to a request for comment on the ad’s claims that she opposes gun safety legislation.  While Democrat-led gun safety bills were never offered a hearing and Bolick was unable to vote on them, she did support a bill run by Republicans to require schools to implement firearm safety lessons. The bill was criticized by public education and gun safety advocates alike, who said it was the wrong approach and that it risks introducing children to gun culture. The legislation passed the Arizona Senate but failed in the House of Representatives.  Gun safety advocates are also targeting Legislative District 27, where a Democratic candidate is hoping to flip at least one House seat. The district’s two seats in the state House of Representatives are currently held by two Republicans, Rep. Tony Rivero and Rep. Lisa Fink. An ad similarly criticizes Rivero and Fink for failing to support gun safety legislation and calls on voters to reject them in November.  “MAGA extremists in Phoenix had a choice. Stand with families and law enforcement, or the gun lobby,” says the narrator. “Guess which side Lisa Fink and Tony Rivero chose?”  Democrat Deborah Howard is running again this year after narrowly failing to unseat Rivero two years ago. The district leans red, but the number of unaffiliated voters isn’t far behind those who are registered as Republican — 46,988 to 49,530.  In a post on Facebook, Howard celebrated her endorsement from Moms Demand Action and vowed to advocate for “common-sense gun safety” legislation if elected in November. “Every community deserves to feel safe,” she wrote. “That means taking practical steps that protect lives while respecting responsible gun ownership. I’ll bring that focus with me to every decision, because safety shouldn’t be political, it should be a priority.” Fink and Rivero did not respond to requests for comment on their opposition or support for gun safety legislation.  A spokesperson for Everytown for Gun Safety noted that gun violence prevention policies are widely supported in Arizona, which could help tip the balance in favor of candidates who would back increased regulations on gun ownership. A 2024 poll found that 78% of Arizonans agree that background checks should be required during all gun sales and 70% said they believed gun owners should be required to properly store their firearms.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2ac7e75342cf4db913ddd Dodgers' elimination ends remarkable streak of players named Will Smith winning the World Series te 2026-10-16T23:00:14.478Z Dodgers' elimination ends remarkable streak of players named Will Smith winning the World Series With the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated from the postseason, the World Series is going to look a little different this year: There won't be any Will Smiths. With the Dodgers’ elimination on Thursday, this year will mark the first time since 2019 that the World Series champion will not have a player named Will Smith on its roster. From 2020 through 2025, two different players named Will Smith were members of World Series-winning teams. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE In 2020, catcher Will Smith won with the Dodgers. Then reliever Will Smith made sure the trend continued. Reliever Smith won the World Series with the Atlanta Braves in 2021. At the trade deadline the following season, the Houston Astros acquired Smith from the Braves to fortify their bullpen. The Astros went on to win the World Series in 2022, marking three straight seasons in which a Will Smith had won it all. After the 2022 season, the Astros declined Smith’s club option, and he became a free agent. Smith signed with the Texas Rangers ahead of the 2023 season and achieved the improbable: winning a World Series with three different teams after the Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 Fall Classic. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After the 2023 World Series, Smith signed with the Kansas City Royals. The Royals, however, were eliminated in the ALDS by the New York Yankees. Dodgers catcher Will Smith then picked up the slack, as the Dodgers not only won the World Series in 2024, but in 2025 as well. Relief pitcher Will Smith has not pitched in the major leagues since 2024, so when the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Dodgers, it put an end to the remarkable Will Smith streak. That is, unless Oscar-winning actor Will Smith gets signed by the eventual World Series champion and joins the active roster ahead of the Fall Classic. But even that seems a little too farfetched for Hollywood. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2ac7d75342cf4db913dd4 Seth Meyers admits shock over second Trump victory prompted sit-down with late-night team to adjust tone te 2026-10-16T23:00:13.093Z Seth Meyers admits shock over second Trump victory prompted sit-down with late-night team to adjust tone Late-night host Seth Meyers admitted to shifting his tone after President Donald Trump was elected a second time during an interview on Tuesday and held a meeting about it with his team. Nayeema Raza, host of the "Smart Girl Dumb Questions" podcast, asked Meyers if political comedy makes people feel too comfortable. Meyers said it was a concern but that he didn't know how else to approach it. He also said he didn't want to sound the alarm about the Trump administration every night on his show. "We did have this like tonal conversation at our show, because again, we did not, I mean, twice now, we have been shocked that he has been elected, right? First time more than second, but the second time we sat down with everybody," he said.  "I'm like, 'Look, I don't think we can tonally be the same that we were for the first four years, right? I think it's going to be different, and it's going to feel different, and it will also — it will feel like, I don't know, just a little like neutered if we're like going through the motions again,'" Meyers continued. TRUMP IS 'UNFETTERED' AND MORE COMFORTABLE WITH POWER IN HIS SECOND TERM, JOURNALISTS SAY "And so what we do and like what I go out and tell the audience before the show every night is like, 'Look, this show is joyful to do. This is joyful to have you here. And like there's a real strength and joy.' Like, so what we're talking about isn't joyous, but like we — I don't want to perform with like the weight of it all on top of me," he said.  "I want to be like honest about it," Meyers added. "We want to get our facts right. But we think there's a strength in, like, sort of being joyful about the fact that we're all together agreeing how f---ing crazy this is." The late-night host also addressed Jimmy Kimmel's suspension during the interview. Kimmel, host of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was suspended in 2025 after comments he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.  "With that said, like if, like, they turn the lights off fast, when they turn it off, right? Like when Kimmel went off the air, like I don't think he knew that morning that he would be off the air that night. And that was certainly the scariest time of all of this," he said. "The scariest thing about the second term is, like, I feel like there's a lot more going back to the drawing board when you don't get it your first try," Meyers said. Meyers credited NBC News for never telling him what he should "say," and called it a "special thing." BOB IGER BREAKS SILENCE ON DISNEY'S SUSPENSION OF JIMMY KIMMEL OVER CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION COMMENTS "These elitist hosts have spent a lifetime scaring audiences with every move from this administration, so they can insist they're going to lean into joy, but they cannot and will not help themselves," Curtis Houck, managing editor of Newsbusters, told Fox News Digital.  "They have this belief that they're like Thomas Paine writing about how 'These are the times that try men's souls,' and any sort of happiness must be seen as a triumph. Cry me a river. Late-night hosts like Meyers have gained increased prominence on the left because of their rabid emphasis on everything Trump and a hyperbolic outlook," he added.  Meyers, along with fellow late-night comedian John Oliver, recently joined Kimmel on his show, where the pair described Kimmel as a "bulletproof vest" when it came to Trump. DISNEY CHIEF DANA WALDEN DODGES WHEN ASKED ABOUT JIMMY KIMMEL'S FUTURE AS ABC'S LATE-NIGHT HOST Oliver said that Kimmel comes up a lot during the question-and-answer sessions at stand-up shows he performs with Meyers. "Because they’ll normally say, like, how does it feel being, you know, disliked by the current president? And we always say as long as you’re on the air, we’re fine," Oliver said. "You draw all the ire," Meyers said. "We are fully supportive," Oliver told Kimmel. "We are fully behind you the way that we’re fully behind a bulletproof vest." The group went on to speculate about why Kimmel drew the most attention from the president, and Meyers said, "Other than the fact that you don't like him, we think he would want to hang out with you." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2ac7b75342cf4db913dcb Fox News Entertainment newsletter: Prince Edward wanted 'two wives'; Harry, Meghan accused of 'royal theatre' te 2026-10-16T23:00:11.747Z Fox News Entertainment newsletter: Prince Edward wanted 'two wives'; Harry, Meghan accused of 'royal theatre' CROWN AND DESIRE - Prince Edward told girlfriend he wanted 'two wives' before marrying royal family's 'secret weapon': memoir THRONE FOR A LOOP - Prince Harry, Meghan Markle accused of staging 'royal theatre' as King Charles faces new dilemma: expert PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE SELLING SORROW - Prince Harry's reported $100K deal for Princess Diana MasterClass sparks 'cash grab' claims from royal experts CLOSING THE CHAPTER - Sarah Ferguson rejects tell-all speculation as expert says discretion is ‘only hope’ for future with family LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2ac7875342cf4db913daa Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur Explains Decision to Shut Down Jeremiyah Love te 2026-10-16T23:00:08.075Z Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur Explains Decision to Shut Down Jeremiyah Love Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur explained the team's decision to shut down rookie running back Jeremiyah Love in Week 6. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2aa1c75342cf4db913d53 Trump Administration Restricts Drone Activity Along U.S.-Mexico Border te 2026-10-16T22:50:04.585Z Trump Administration Restricts Drone Activity Along U.S.-Mexico Border The new restrictions ban unauthorized drone flights within a nautical mile of the southern border, up to 400 feet in the air. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a7cc75342cf4db913cee Brain-infecting fungus that can kill 7 in 10 patients is on the rise across America te 2026-10-16T22:40:12.145Z Brain-infecting fungus that can kill 7 in 10 patients is on the rise across America A rare fungal infection that can strike healthy people is rising across the U.S., prompting calls from public health officials for heightened awareness and national tracking. Cladophialophora bantiana (C. bantiana) is a black yeast-like mold that can infect the brain and contains a dark pigment called melanin, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data from a microbiology laboratory at the University of Washington shows that detection of the fungus nearly quadrupled between 2023 and 2025. LOUISIANA GIRL, 8, DIES AFTER CONTRACTING SUSPECTED BRAIN-EATING AMOEBA LINKED TO LAKE SWIM Between January 2009 and July 2026, researchers identified 48 confirmed cases and one probable case of C. bantiana in tissue samples from 21 states and the District of Columbia. The median patient age was 68 years old. Unlike many fungal infections that mainly affect people with weakened immune systems, about half of C. bantiana infections occur in otherwise healthy people. Researchers believe the mold enters the body when it is inhaled or through a skin wound, then travels through the bloodstream to the brain. The CDC report states that 88% of cases were detected in brain tissue samples and 12% were identified in lung tissue, supporting the theory that respiratory inhalation is one of the main transmission mechanisms. DEADLY ‘FOX TAPEWORM’ LINKED TO LETHAL DISEASE DETECTED IN WEST COAST WILDLIFE The fungus causes a severe infection associated with a 60% to 70% fatality rate, even with aggressive medical intervention, according to a systematic review published in Medical Mycology. The pathogen has historically been rare, with the University of Washington laboratory identifying only one to five cases per year between 2009 and 2023. However, the CDC says annual cases surged to eight in 2024 and reached 14 in 2025. To make sure the increase wasn’t simply due to more testing, researchers compared the number of infections with the total number of brain tissue samples tested for fungi. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES They found that detections rose from 8.4 cases per 1,000 specimens during 2017–2023 to 26 cases per 1,000 specimens in 2025. "Reasons for the apparent increase are unknown," the CDC report stated, calling for systematic national reporting mechanisms to better track the pathogen. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Cases were reported across a wide geographic range, with the highest counts originating in California (six), Florida (five), Texas (five) and Pennsylvania (four). Because C. bantiana typically manifests as a brain abscess without clear external signs of infection, experts say early diagnosis is challenging. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ In one documented fatal case at the University of Washington Medical Center, spinal fluid PCR tests returned negative results both one month prior to and at the time of a brain biopsy, highlighting the difficulty of detecting the mold. Public health experts advise clinicians to consider C. bantiana when evaluating patients who have signs of a brain abscess. Treatment typically involves surgery to remove the infected tissue, along with multiple antifungal medications. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a7cb75342cf4db913ce5 International Olympic Committee scraps gender equality, diversity and inclusion panel in major reshuffle te 2026-10-16T22:40:11.007Z International Olympic Committee scraps gender equality, diversity and inclusion panel in major reshuffle The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is eliminating its Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission, as the organization undergoes cultural changes under its new president Kirsty Coventry. Under Coventry, the most notable change came earlier this year, when the IOC explicitly banned biological males from women's sports. This week's cuts come as part of a restructuring that will replace 12 permanent advisory bodies with smaller working groups assembled to address specific issues. Friday’s announcement comes months after the IOC adopted new eligibility rules reserving women’s Olympic events for biological females beginning with the 2028 Los Angeles Games, a policy addressing a central issue in the debate over fairness and safety in women’s sports. KAILLIE HUMPHRIES: IDENTITY IS NOT THE SAME AS BIOLOGY. THE SUPREME COURT AGREES The IOC’s Advisory Committee on Human Rights is also being discontinued, alongside commissions covering sustainability, technology, education and commercial partnerships. The organization said the changes followed more than a year of consultation and review. According to The Associated Press, the overhaul is a streamlining and cost-cutting measure that leaves 19 committees in place. The outgoing groups typically included between 10 and 30 members who gathered annually in Lausanne, Switzerland. The IOC said in an official announcement that the new arrangement would enable "more targeted engagement on key strategic priorities and policy development." Its Athletes’ Commission, Ethics Commission, Audit Committee and other institutional bodies will continue operating. Under President Kirsty Coventry, the IOC has already used a smaller expert group to examine eligibility for women’s competition. According to AP, the panel’s membership was kept confidential, and the review proceeded outside the gender equality and inclusion commission now being eliminated. The resulting policy, announced March 26, requires a one-time screening for the SRY gene, which is typically associated with male sex development. It excludes transgender women from female Olympic events and also affects some athletes with differences in sex development, with limited exceptions. The rules do not apply retroactively or to recreational sports. Coventry defended the policy as necessary to protect competition. "It would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category," she said when the rules were announced. She also emphasized athletes’ dignity, access to counseling and medical guidance. SUPREME COURT MAKES RULING ON TRANS ATHLETES IN WOMEN'S SPORTS The policy aligns with President Donald Trump’s push for sex-based eligibility in women’s sports. His February 2025 executive order directed the secretary of state to press the IOC to adopt standards based on sex rather than gender identity or testosterone reduction. The IOC’s approach has drawn sharply different responses. Reem Alsalem, the United Nations special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, welcomed the eligibility policy as protecting female athletes’ fairness and safety. Human Rights Watch opposed mandatory genetic screening, arguing it threatens privacy and can expose women with variations in sex characteristics to discrimination. Friday’s restructuring follows a pause in the affected commissions’ work that began in February. The IOC said it will now bring together experts through working groups with clearly defined assignments to guide future decisions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a7c875342cf4db913cc7 NFL Releases Major Update on Status of Packers RB Josh Jacobs te 2026-10-16T22:40:08.795Z NFL Releases Major Update on Status of Packers RB Josh Jacobs The NFL removed Green Bay Packers veteran running back Josh Jacobs from the Commissioner Exempt List on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a7c775342cf4db913cbe Eagles Get Brutal Saquon Barkley News Before Crucial Panthers Game te 2026-10-16T22:40:07.532Z Eagles Get Brutal Saquon Barkley News Before Crucial Panthers Game The Philadelphia Eagles will be without star running back Saquon Barkley for their Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a7c675342cf4db913cb5 Derek Carr Makes Bold Prediction About Raiders' Struggling Offense te 2026-10-16T22:40:06.181Z Derek Carr Makes Bold Prediction About Raiders' Struggling Offense Former Raiders QB Derek Carr makes a bold prediction about Las Vegas' struggling rushing attack under Klint Kubiak. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a57175342cf4db913c41 Steelers Could Be Without Another Star WR This Weekend vs. Bucs te 2026-10-16T22:30:09.826Z Steelers Could Be Without Another Star WR This Weekend vs. Bucs The Steelers will already be without three receivers on Sunday all due to recent injuries suffered. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a57075342cf4db913c38 Bears Make Surprising Caleb Williams Injury Decision vs. Falcons te 2026-10-16T22:30:08.311Z Bears Make Surprising Caleb Williams Injury Decision vs. Falcons Bears QB Caleb Williams is questionable against the Falcons despite practicing fully all week following a hamstring injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a56e75342cf4db913c2f Trump Admin Puts Migrant Kids on 'Deportation Assembly Line,' Attorneys Say te 2026-10-16T22:30:06.823Z Trump Admin Puts Migrant Kids on 'Deportation Assembly Line,' Attorneys Say A DOJ official said that all cases were decided in accordance with applicable law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a31975342cf4db913bd2 Hero dad who took down Oregon school shooter identified along with teacher killed in attack te 2026-10-16T22:20:09.044Z Hero dad who took down Oregon school shooter identified along with teacher killed in attack The man who police in Bend, Oregon, said "neutralized" the shooter who killed three children and a teacher Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School has been identified as 36-year-old Kaylub Gianmarco, a law enforcement source confirmed to Fox News Digital. During a news conference Friday, police identified the teacher who was killed in the shooting as 25-year-old Meghan Lambert, and also announced that among the youngest of the victims was 5-year-old Rhoam Summer. "Meghan was compassionate and had a huge heart. She always fought for the underdog and those with special needs. She was an incredible sister, daughter, niece and granddaughter. Her friends became her family," Lambert's family said in a statement read at the news conference.  Earlier Friday, Kenda Freeman said in a statement that her son, Giamanco, intervened in the attack and shot the gunman who killed three students and a teacher, The Associated Press reported. Gianmarco, a local carpenter and dad, has two daughters who attend Silver Rail, his brother Kyle Gianmarco told NBC News. Kyle Gianmarco shared that Kaylub is shaken by the event and doesn't want to speak to the public.  "We want the bystander who intervened to know we know he is going through a rough time, but we are grateful and we think he is a hero," the family added in the statement. "You selflessly put yourself at risk for others. We would like the other families to know they are in our thoughts and prayers. Megan loved those children and so we will show you love for her."  Three students who were 5, 8 and 11 years old were also killed in the shooting.  This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a31675342cf4db913bb3 Chargers Get Major Ladd McConkey Injury Update Before Chiefs Game te 2026-10-16T22:20:06.302Z Chargers Get Major Ladd McConkey Injury Update Before Chiefs Game Chargers WR Ladd McConkey has no injury designation against the Chiefs after battling a lingering foot injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a31475342cf4db913baa Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Reveals Selfish Reason He Wants CFP Expansion te 2026-10-16T22:20:04.755Z Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Reveals Selfish Reason He Wants CFP Expansion Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman revealed why he prefers the College Football Playoff to expand to a 24-team format. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a0cb75342cf4db913b76 SR 347 drivers face another round of overnight restrictions te 2026-10-16T22:10:19.117Z SR 347 drivers face another round of overnight restrictions It’s another week of lane restrictions and delays for drivers on State Route 347.  between Maricopa and Casa Blanca Road from Oct. 15-23 as crews pave the highway and test materials for the improvement project. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane during several overnight work periods, while southbound restrictions are planned for materials testing. Some turns at Casa Blanca Road also will be restricted. Here’s the schedule: Friday, Oct. 16 Northbound SR 347 will be reduced to one lane between Maricopa and Casa Blanca Road from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday for paving. Saturday, Oct. 17 Northbound SR 347 will be reduced to one lane between Maricopa and Casa Blanca Road from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday for paving. Sunday, Oct. 18 Northbound SR 347 will be reduced to one lane between Maricopa and Casa Blanca Road from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday for paving. The following turns at Casa Blanca Road will be restricted from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday: Northbound right turns from SR 347 onto Casa Blanca Road Southbound left turns from SR 347 onto Casa Blanca Road Westbound left turns from Casa Blanca Road onto SR 347 Planned lane restrictions on State Route 347 from Oct. 15 through Oct. 22. [Arizona Department of Transportation]Monday, Oct. 19 Northbound SR 347 will be reduced to one lane between Maricopa and Casa Blanca Road from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday for materials testing. Southbound SR 347 will be reduced to one lane between Casa Blanca Road and Maricopa from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday for materials testing. Tuesday, Oct. 20, through Thursday, Oct. 22 Southbound SR 347 will be reduced to one lane between Casa Blanca Road and Maricopa nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for materials testing. Drivers should follow posted speed limits, merge safely and allow extra travel time through the construction zone. For traffic updates, check InMaricopa.com. The post SR 347 drivers face another round of overnight restrictions appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a0c575342cf4db913b4f Forgotten American 'cure-all' from 1903 makes comeback with one key ingredient missing te 2026-10-16T22:10:13.879Z Forgotten American 'cure-all' from 1903 makes comeback with one key ingredient missing A forgotten American elixir once marketed as a "cure-all" more than a century ago has gotten a second life — thanks to a chance discovery in Florida. Munyon's Paw-Paw, an alcoholic beverage dating to the early 1900s, has been resurrected by two longtime spirits industry veterans who stumbled upon its unusual history during a family outing. Jupiter, Florida, resident Joe Colucci was visiting John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in Palm Beach County when he spotted an antique bottle from 1903 in a display about Dr. James Munyon, a businessman who once owned a nearby island. GEORGE WASHINGTON'S 1757 BEER RECIPE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE Intrigued, Colucci called his longtime colleague, Paul Massey, and the two began digging into the forgotten drink's past. What they discovered was a colorful chapter of American history. Munyon, an entrepreneur who built a fortune selling homeopathic remedies around the turn of the 20th century, marketed his Paw-Paw elixir as a medicinal cure-all. The original concoction contained fermented papaya and alcohol — along with a surprising ingredient, according to the founders. COCA-COLA QUIETLY AXED ONE REAGAN-ERA DRINK THAT DISAPPEARED FROM STORE SHELVES "There was actually THC in the original formulation as well," Massey told Fox News Digital. The pair traveled to Pennsylvania to meet with a historian researching Munyon's life and eventually obtained an original bottle containing some of the century-old liquid. They even sampled it. "Wasn't exactly still fresh, to say the least," Colucci recalled. Determined to revive the historic brand, the entrepreneurs worked with a Miami craft distiller to develop a modern version inspired by the original, minus the THC. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Launched in 2023, today's Munyon's Paw-Paw is a 20% alcohol-by-volume apéritif featuring 14 natural ingredients, including papaya, orange, grapefruit and hibiscus — botanicals the founders say were once grown on Munyon's island. Even the bottle pays tribute to the past. "When we saw the original bottle, we thought, 'Man, we could just run with that,'" Colucci said. "So, ours is a replica. That package almost tells the story." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS For the founders, resurrecting Munyon's Paw-Paw is about more than bringing another alcoholic beverage to market. It's about preserving a forgotten piece of American ingenuity at a time when nostalgia and old-fashioned brands continue to capture consumers' attention. "Americans just want to hear a great piece of U.S. history, and we're bringing that back with our product," Massey said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Although the original was sold as medicine, the modern version has a decidedly more recreational purpose. The founders suggest enjoying it in a Palm Beach Spritz, made with equal parts Munyon's Paw-Paw, prosecco and grapefruit soda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a0c475342cf4db913b46 ESPN allowing Troy Aikman to walk away from Joe Buck booth would make no sense | Bobby Burack te 2026-10-16T22:10:12.623Z ESPN allowing Troy Aikman to walk away from Joe Buck booth would make no sense | Bobby Burack When Joe Buck signed a $100 million extension with ESPN, the natural assumption around the industry was that Troy Aikman would soon follow. Buck and Aikman have worked together for 25 years, first at Fox and at ESPN since 2022. They are often regarded as the best broadcast booth in sports. Yet, within hours of the report about Buck's deal, industry chatter suggested that ESPN and Aikman were not close to an agreement. This week, Aikman addressed the situation — along with a reported confrontation between him and Buck during Monday Night Football — and said ESPN has not engaged in any contract negotiations with him. His deal expires in May 2027, after the Super Bowl in February that he will call. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Aikman suggested that leaving ESPN now appears to be the most likely outcome. "It just seems to be where they’re going," he said on KTCK The Ticket in Dallas. As of publication, there is still plenty of mystery surrounding why ESPN wouldn't want to keep Aikman. Yes, he's expensive. His current deal pays him around $18 million per year. ESPN, however, is paying others more, including Buck, Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee. As the lead NFL analyst for Monday Night Football and ESPN's first Super Bowl this February, there is an argument that Aikman is the most valuable member of that group. One industry-wide theory is that Buck wants a new partner. At the very least, Buck signing an extension before Aikman proves he is willing to work with someone else. He also apparently wasn't interested in using his leverage to ensure that he and Aikman remained together. Sources close to Buck have denied this. Another theory is that ESPN wants Peyton and Eli Manning in the booth and views this as its opportunity. However, unless the Mannings have privately agreed to such a move, which seems unlikely, pairing them with Buck sounds more like wishful thinking than an actual plan. Then there are the Kelce brothers. ESPN moved Jason Kelce into the color analyst role alongside Dave Pasch and Kurt Warner for its international games on NFL Network this season. Kelce has been polarizing, but impressive in the role. ESPN could envision eventually pairing him with his brother Travis, who is expected to retire from the NFL after this season, alongside Buck. On paper, that sounds intriguing. The problem is that there is no indication Travis is interested in becoming a full-time game analyst, much less that the Kelce brothers would be ready to anchor ESPN's most important NFL property. WITH TONY ROMO OUT AT CBS, TROY AIKMAN AND GREG OLSEN SUDDENLY BECOME LOGICAL REPLACEMENTS Greg Olsen is another possibility. He is an impending media free agent and is viewed as a potential No. 1 game analyst, a role he previously held at Fox before Tom Brady arrived. Olsen is good. Still, it's difficult to see why ESPN would prefer him to Aikman, who brings more gravitas, popularity and, most importantly, 25 years of chemistry with Buck. Sure, Olsen is 18 years younger than Aikman and would presumably cost less. If ESPN's goal were to get younger and cheaper, though, re-signing Buck — who is only two years younger than Aikman — to a nine-figure extension doesn't exactly fit that philosophy. From the outside, each alternative looks like a gamble, and probably one that wouldn't leave ESPN with a better booth than the one it already has. That's what makes the situation so puzzling. ESPN spent five years trying to find a suitable Monday Night Football booth. After Mike Tirico left in 2016 and Jon Gruden returned to coaching after the 2017 season, the network cycled through various combinations involving Steve Levy, Sean McDonough, Joe Tessitore, Booger McFarland, Brian Griese and Louis Riddick. For one reason or another, none of them clicked. And most of them are good to great broadcasters. There was even industry chatter at the time that the instability and poor reception surrounding ESPN's broadcasts affected the quality of games the NFL scheduled for Monday Night Football. For what it's worth, ESPN has enjoyed a noticeably stronger slate of games since Buck and Aikman arrived in 2022. Other factors — including ESPN's improved relationship with the NFL — undoubtedly played a role as well. Either way, ESPN finally found a booth worthy of the NFL's premier games, if not the standard for NFL broadcasting altogether, and now appears prepared to break it up. Unless there is more to the story than anyone outside the company knows, it's difficult to understand the logic. Of course, skeptics have dismissed the entire saga as a negotiating tactic by ESPN. That doesn't appear to be the case. Usually, such tactics begin with, well, actual negotiations. According to Aikman, there haven't been any. The fact that ESPN locked up his partner before having a substantive conversation with Aikman suggests one of two things: The company has decided it doesn't want to keep him, or it hasn't decided that it does. Maybe ESPN is taking the old Bill Belichick approach with the New England Patriots: better to move on from a talent a year too early than a year too late. Maybe executives see a decline coming that viewers don't. We are skeptical. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a0c175342cf4db913b3a Trump Returns to Dalton for a Rescue Mission in Georgia te 2026-10-16T22:10:09.990Z Trump Returns to Dalton for a Rescue Mission in Georgia Plus, Katie Zacharia’s ouster, A.O.C. on the trail, and another tense debate in Maine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a0c075342cf4db913b20 Todd Bowles Provides Unfortunate Update About Baker Mayfield Timeline te 2026-10-16T22:10:08.324Z Todd Bowles Provides Unfortunate Update About Baker Mayfield Timeline Quarterback Baker Mayfield has been out since Week 3 when he dislocated his right throwing thumb. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a0be75342cf4db913b17 Valkyries Star Gabby Williams Speaks Out About Media’s Newfound Love of Her te 2026-10-16T22:10:06.772Z Valkyries Star Gabby Williams Speaks Out About Media’s Newfound Love of Her If you aren’t fluent in Bay Area music, don’t bother jumping on the Gabby bandwagon, media people. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2a0bd75342cf4db913b0e Trump Bought Millions in Drug Stocks Before Medicare Change—Democrat Report te 2026-10-16T22:10:05.035Z Trump Bought Millions in Drug Stocks Before Medicare Change—Democrat Report Up to $39.1 million was held in companies that benefited from a provision of Republicans' 2025 tax and spending law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad29e6f75342cf4db913ab6 Don’t let the intimidation work: Vote like your future depends on it te 2026-10-16T22:00:15.948Z Don’t let the intimidation work: Vote like your future depends on it (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Schemes to disrupt elections became frighteningly real in Arizona on Thursday when a hazardous-materials response team swarmed the state Capitol after election officials received an envelope containing an unknown white powder. The Executive Tower was briefly evacuated on Thursday afternoon. Thankfully, no one was harmed. But was it just a prank? Hardly. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The FBI is investigating similar suspicious mailings sent to other secretaries of state, including those in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Ohio. In all, more than 100 such letters were sent to elections officials, advocacy groups and Democratic elected officials nationwide. “Yesterday’s attack was not a harmless prank,” Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said Friday about the envelope his office received on Oct. 15. “It was an apparent attempt to disrupt our elections and intimidate the public servants who make them possible,” he added, calling on elected leaders across the political divide to condemn “the attack.” Election workers sure do have their work cut out for them. And it’s getting worse, with some top election officials hellbent on sowing doubt about the very voting system they’re charged with safeguarding. Top staffers for Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap earlier this month asked the FBI to investigate what turned out to be “bogus election allegations” against election workers under the supervision of the Board of Supervisors, the recorder’s partner in administering county elections. And how that happened is just as troubling. Election workers were doing legitimate work, a fact Heap’s staffers could have confirmed with one phone call. Instead, they filed a formal complaint with the Phoenix FBI office over a social media post from an utterly uninformed right-wing organization alleging something nefarious. On Oct. 9, an election conspiracy group called We the People USA Alliance posted a video from Maricopa County’s public livestream showing two workers inside the Secure Tabulation Center late at night. Its caption: “busted.” The FBI reviewed the complaint and referred it to the Attorney General’s Office, which found no evidence of wrongdoing. After all, the people in the video were election workers doing their jobs late at night. Maricopa County Supervisor Kathy Brophy McGee blasted Heap for going to the FBI instead of calling them first. “Public employees who work in elections already face public threats and intimidation, but it is disgusting that Recorder Heap and his team would add to this climate of fear by referring to the FBI our hardworking county employees who were simply doing their jobs,” McGee told 12 NEWS. The post, still online as of this writing, has drawn more than 1.1 million views. Heap should have known better than to amplify accusations from a group led by election denier Shelby Busch, who drew headlines years ago fo suggesting she’d “lynch” Heap’s predecessor, Stephen Richer. But it fits with Heap’s fights against fellow Republicans on the Board of Supervisors over election administration duties, some of which appear to have little purpose beyond sowing doubt about the integrity of the vote. So, brace yourselves, folks. We’re heading into a potentially turbulent few weeks as early voting continues for the Nov. 3 midterms and fears grow about what election deniers may try next, especially President Donald Trump, who during his Arizona visit this week falsely claimed again that the 2020 election was rigged. And, he added for good measure and also falsely, so were the 2022 and 2024 elections — at least for the races that Kari Lake, whose name he couldn’t remember, lost. “What a rigged election that was, and it’s a shame,” Trump lied to his MAGA followers gathered in Bullhead City on Oct. 14, suggesting the “damn machines were broken in Republican areas.” Fears of Trump directly interfering — by seizing ballots, for instance — if he doesn’t like the results are real. And if the polls are right and Democrats do take control of Congress, then he’ll be furious and his behavior unpredictable. Fontes’ call for leaders across party lines to stand up for voting integrity as the cornerstone of our democracy takes on a sense of urgency. “We will not be intimidated,” Fontes said. “We will not be distracted, and we will not allow threats to interfere with Arizona elections.” But they will keep trying. Fontes is also right that “the most powerful response to intimidation is participation.” In this case, participation means voting. Do it to protect our freedom to choose. Do it to protect our right to choose freely and without fear. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad29e6b75342cf4db913a77 Norte Fire Map Shows Orange County Evacuations as Blaze Burns in California te 2026-10-16T22:00:11.887Z Norte Fire Map Shows Orange County Evacuations as Blaze Burns in California A fast-moving wildfire spread to 250 acres in Orange County, California, on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad29e6a75342cf4db913a6e Patriots Reveal WR A.J. Brown's Week 6 Game Status te 2026-10-16T22:00:10.134Z Patriots Reveal WR A.J. Brown's Week 6 Game Status New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is nearing his return to the field. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad29e6775342cf4db913a65 Giants HC John Harbaugh is 'Fired Up' About Malik Nabers' Recent Claim te 2026-10-16T22:00:07.479Z Giants HC John Harbaugh is 'Fired Up' About Malik Nabers' Recent Claim New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh is "fired up" about a recent statement from superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad29c1375342cf4db913a22 Is Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Playing Against Browns In Week 6? te 2026-10-16T21:50:11.274Z Is Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Playing Against Browns In Week 6? Lamar Jackson will miss a second straight game this weekend because of his ankle injury. Coach Jesse Minter said Friday that Jackson would not play Sunday at the Cleveland Browns (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on FOX). Tyler Huntley led the Ravens (4-1) to an overtime win at the Atlanta Falcons last weekend. Huntley also won both his starts for Baltimore last season. Jackson was hurt while taking a sack near the end of the first half in Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. The Ravens held on to win that game. Jackson missed four games last season, and Baltimore went 2-2 without him. The two defeats were started by Cooper Rush before the team turned back to Huntley, who had returned for another stint with the Ravens. Reporting by The Associated Press. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad29c1275342cf4db913a09 Former NFL All-Pro running back joins President Trump for Georgia midterms rally te 2026-10-16T21:50:10.185Z Former NFL All-Pro running back joins President Trump for Georgia midterms rally President Donald Trump is bringing some serious SEC star power to Georgia. Former Georgia Bulldogs superstar and NFL All-Pro running back Todd Gurley hopped aboard Air Force One with Trump on Friday as the president headed to Dalton for a campaign rally ahead of November's midterm elections. Not a bad upgrade from his days of flying private in the NFL. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Gurley joined Trump for the trip to his home state. The former NFL star photographed alongside the president as they stepped off Air Force One at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta. RAVENS PLAYERS RIDE WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP IN MOTORCADE, GET SHOUTOUT DURING SPEECH AT BALTIMORE SHIPYARD EVENT Gurley, in case you forgot, was an absolute monster at Georgia. He rushed for 3,285 yards and 36 touchdowns in three seasons before becoming the 10th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He went on to become a three-time Pro Bowler and the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in 2017 with the Los Angeles Rams. And he's hardly the first Bulldog to find himself in Trump's orbit. Current Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton appeared alongside Trump at a February rally in Rome, Georgia, where the president gave him a shout-out onstage. Then there's Georgia legend Herschel Walker, whom Trump backed in his unsuccessful 2022 Senate campaign against Democrat Raphael Warnock. Walker eventually landed a different gig courtesy of Trump: U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. Apparently, being a Georgia football star doesn't hurt your chances of getting some face time with the president. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Friday's rally is Trump's third Georgia visit this year, with Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson joining the president as Republicans look to energize voters ahead of the Nov. 3 Election Day. I will say that it's refreshing to see so many former and current professional athletes unafraid to show support for President Trump and the Republican party. As Clay Travis said on X responding to this news, "So many pro athletes are over the anti-Trump bulls***. Good for Todd Gurley." It's true. Many athletes have been scared into silence for years. But not anymore. Gurley energized crowds with his electric play while at Georgia, so it'll be interesting to see what he can do behind the podium. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad29c0f75342cf4db9139e2 Martial Law Explained as Trump Allies Raise Option Ahead of Midterms te 2026-10-16T21:50:07.556Z Martial Law Explained as Trump Allies Raise Option Ahead of Midterms Trump allies are discussing martial law if they dispute the midterms. Here's what the president can legally do. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad29c0e75342cf4db9139d9 Eagles WR DeVonta Smith Gives Promising Update on Week 6 Status te 2026-10-16T21:50:06.117Z Eagles WR DeVonta Smith Gives Promising Update on Week 6 Status Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith continues to trend in the right direction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad29c0c75342cf4db9139d0 Kyle Shanahan Delivers Strong Message on Raheem Morris' Future in San Francisco te 2026-10-16T21:50:04.763Z Kyle Shanahan Delivers Strong Message on Raheem Morris' Future in San Francisco San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan wants defensive coordinator Raheem Morris with the team as long as possible. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad299bc75342cf4db913956 Tish James confronted on camera over Trump's accusation of bias in Cornell rape case te 2026-10-16T21:40:12.773Z Tish James confronted on camera over Trump's accusation of bias in Cornell rape case New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday vowed to conduct a "fair" investigation into the seven defendants accused of sexually assaulting an unnamed woman at a fraternity party at Cornell University. James’ investigation into the alleged college gang rape was launched after the filing of a recent lawsuit against Cornell University, the Chi Phi fraternity and several other defendants that has thrust the Ivy League university’s handling of campus sexual assault into the national spotlight. The remarks to a reporter come as James has repeatedly pushed back on questions about her impartiality, insisting the investigation will be guided by the facts and evidence, not politics. President Donald Trump, a longtime foe of the attorney general, has also questioned James' ability to lead an impartial investigation. Trump made the remarks after Fox News' Peter Doocy asked for his view on Hochul appointing James as special prosecutor in the case. LETITIA JAMES FACES NEW PUSH TO BOOT HER FROM CORNELL RAPE PROBE OVER ALLEGED BIAS: COURT DOCUMENTS "Letitia James is a corrupt person," Trump said. "She’s totally corrupt, and I can’t imagine it. And I feel badly for whoever she’s looking at because they won’t get a fair shake. Letitia James is a corrupt person." Attorneys for two of the defendants have also sought James’ removal, including Andrew Miltenberg, who represents Gillio Lopes, and Teny Geragos, who represents Winston Lee. The defense attorneys point to a social media post by James that Geragos separately argued in a court filing shows she is "unquestionably biased." Just days before Hochul's appointment, James posted on X in support of the alleged victim, identified in court filings as Jane Doe. "What this young woman has been forced to endure is horrific and unacceptable. I’m holding her in my heart and in my prayers," James posted on X Sept. 28. "To her, and to all survivors: you’re not alone. We stand with you." Hochul has stood by her appointment of James amid the criticism, saying she has "every confidence" the attorney general will "look at the facts, examine the record and draw the proper conclusions." James has rejected accusations that she prejudged the case, saying during an attorney general campaign debate that her comments supporting the alleged victim were intended to demonstrate "empathy" and insisting that "politics stops at the door" of her office. CORNELL RAPE ALLEGATIONS PROMPT NY ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES TO OPEN ‘ACTIVE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION’ SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The case centers on allegations from a Cornell student that she was gang raped at a Chi Phi fraternity house party in 2024. Her allegations were investigated by Cornell University Police, which submitted her six-page sworn statement to the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office.  Prosecutors declined to pursue charges at the time, concluding that the conduct described in the statement did not provide sufficient evidence to sustain criminal charges under New York law. Cornell separately conducted a Title IX investigation that resulted in disciplinary action against several of the seven defendants, including the expulsion of two students and suspension of two others. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad299ba75342cf4db913930 Arch Manning Is Still Helping Texas in One Key Area te 2026-10-16T21:40:10.240Z Arch Manning Is Still Helping Texas in One Key Area The Texas Longhorns top college football in one key category, even as Arch Manning's struggles on the field continue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad299b875342cf4db913927 NBA Legend Fires Back at Angel Reese Critics After Dream Reach WNBA Finals te 2026-10-16T21:40:08.887Z NBA Legend Fires Back at Angel Reese Critics After Dream Reach WNBA Finals NBA legend Carmelo Anthony defended Angel Reese against harsh critics after she led the Atlanta Dream to the WNBA Finals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad299b775342cf4db91391e Trump Attacks Jon Ossoff's Looks at Georgia Rally Interrupted by Protesters te 2026-10-16T21:40:07.420Z Trump Attacks Jon Ossoff's Looks at Georgia Rally Interrupted by Protesters The president said Mike Collins, the GOP candidate, was the ideal look if he were casting a movie about a U.S. Senator. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad299b575342cf4db913915 Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Breaks Silence on Heated Moment With Patrick Mahomes te 2026-10-16T21:40:05.781Z Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Breaks Silence on Heated Moment With Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy responded to his heated exchange with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2976175342cf4db9133be Appeals Court Questions Justice Dept. Claim that Trump Owns White House Records te 2026-10-16T21:30:09.782Z Appeals Court Questions Justice Dept. Claim that Trump Owns White House Records A three-judge panel appeared unconvinced by claims that a federal law requiring the president to preserve and hand over his presidential papers was unconstitutional. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2976075342cf4db9133a2 Cardinals Rule Out Jeremiyah Love With Ankle Injury vs. Rams te 2026-10-16T21:30:08.361Z Cardinals Rule Out Jeremiyah Love With Ankle Injury vs. Rams Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love has been ruled out against the Rams, with Tyler Allgeier set to start in his place. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2975e75342cf4db913389 Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says te 2026-10-16T21:30:06.266Z Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says Replit CEO and co-founder Amjad Masad made the comments during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2950a75342cf4db91333d Democrats' latest gun-control push runs into inconvenient fact about how school killer was stopped te 2026-10-16T21:20:10.232Z Democrats' latest gun-control push runs into inconvenient fact about how school killer was stopped Democrats renewed calls for tougher gun laws after three children and a teacher were killed in an Oregon school shooting, but gun-rights advocates say the circumstances of the attack bolster their case against new restrictions. The teenage shooter reportedly opened fire with a shotgun purchased by his mother before an armed father-of-two-students, Kaylub Giamanco, pursued him into Silver Rail Elementary School and fatally shot him. Second Amendment advocates argue additional gun restrictions would not have stopped the killer and could make it harder for armed civilians like Giamanco to intervene. "Democrats are shamefully weaponizing this tragedy in Oregon to advance their political agenda on gun control," Aidan Johnston, director of federal affairs for Gun Owners of America, told Fox News Digital. "But more gun control isn’t the solution. The school was a gun-free zone, and the killer didn’t use a so-called ‘assault weapon.’ What did stop the mass murderer and save lives was an armed bystander with good aim." FEDERAL APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS CONTROVERSIAL ILLINOIS BAN ON SEMIAUTOMATIC GUNS Gun-rights researcher John Lott, president of the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC), separately argued that restrictions on carrying guns can leave potential victims defenseless. "These gun-free zones actually serve as a magnet for these attacks rather than stopping them from occurring," Lott told Fox News Digital. Lott pointed to CPRC research examining active shootings from 2014 through 2024, which he said found that legally armed civilians stopped more attacks than police did. The National Rifle Association similarly questioned whether new restrictions would have changed the outcome. "Oregon already has nearly every gun-control measure on the anti-gun wish list — including an A- rating from groups that push them — yet that did not prevent this attack," the NRA said in a statement to Fox News Digital.  "The armed bystander who pursued the shooter inside and ended the threat is the clearest reminder that, when seconds count, a prepared law-abiding citizen can stop a killer." Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., was among the lawmakers calling for action after the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, where Bend-LaPine school policy bans firearms, including concealed guns. "The best way to honor these victims is to at long last pass commonsense gun laws that reduce the risks of more children, parents, teachers and staff forced to live in fear of similar nightmares for their schools," Wyden said in a statement. JONATHAN TURLEY: JAMES TALARICO'S DEFENSE OF GUN CONTROL LEAVES OUT A KEY WORD Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., whose district includes Bend, also called for action while acknowledging the armed bystander's intervention. "When are we going to practice that same bravery that that bystander had?" Bynum asked during a vigil, after urging action to keep guns away from people who should not have them. Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member Jack Reed, D-R.I., also cited the shooting in calling for additional gun laws and urging the Supreme Court to change course. "It is far past time for the Roberts Court to make it clear their decision on guns does not endorse unfettered and unregulated access to weapons," Reed said. "In the absence of the Supreme Court ceasing its pro-gun rulings, Republicans need to join Democrats in enacting commonsense policies that could prevent these kinds of tragedies." The Roberts court has issued consequential gun-rights rulings, including District of Columbia v. Heller, which struck down the District of Columbia's handgun ban in 2008, and New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn. v. Bruen, which struck down New York's requirement that applicants show a special need to obtain a license to carry a handgun in public. LA GUN OWNERS STUCK WAITING YEARS FOR CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS SCORE MAJOR DOJ VICTORY The political fighting is unfolding as investigators examine how the teenage gunman gained access to his mother's shotgun, a key question in determining whether existing or proposed gun laws could have made a difference. Asked specifically about universal background checks and red-flag laws, the NRA argued that neither would likely have prevented the shooting, citing initial reports that the teenager obtained a family member's firearm. The organization noted that background checks generally apply to firearm transfers, not unauthorized access to a firearm already owned by someone else. It also argued that a red-flag order would likely have been ineffective, although the circumstances surrounding the teenager's access to the shotgun remain unclear. Lott also pointed to a 2021 change in Oregon law that allowed individual school districts to prohibit concealed carry permit holders from bringing guns onto school property, arguing that such restrictions can leave schools more vulnerable. Before that change, Lott said, Oregon teachers with concealed carry permits generally could carry guns at schools, although some districts imposed employment-related restrictions. He estimated that roughly 25 of the state's 197 school districts have adopted prohibitions since then. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "All the school shootings where anybody has been wounded or killed have occurred in places where people, teachers and staff are banned from having guns," Lott said, citing CPRC research. Lott said his organization is updating the research through 2025. He also argued that uniformed school resource officers face tactical disadvantages because attackers can identify them, avoid them or target them first. "Having somebody in uniform is like having a neon sign above them that says, shoot me first," Lott said. Lott also questioned whether penalties for violating gun-free zone restrictions would deter someone already facing multiple life sentences for murder. "They may be facing six or seven life sentences [on murder counts and the like]. Does taking five years away from their seventh or eighth life [sentence] going to matter? Is that a penalty for them? And the answer is no," he said. The NRA also cited research finding that 94% of mass shootings since 1950 occurred in gun-free zones, echoing Lott's argument. "Law-abiding Americans have the right to defend themselves and their communities rather than rely solely on a sign or sticker. The tragedy in Bend is a clear example of how an armed citizen who is prepared and willing to act can stop an attacker and save lives. Policies that keep responsible people disarmed near schools leave those locations more vulnerable, not safer," an NRA spokesperson said. Lott maintained that gun-free zone restrictions can therefore disadvantage lawful gun owners without meaningfully deterring someone planning a mass shooting. Fox News Digital’s James Cirrone and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2950875342cf4db913334 NFL lifts abuse suspensions on Green Bay's Josh Jacobs and Denver's Jonathon Cooper as investigations continue te 2026-10-16T21:20:08.932Z NFL lifts abuse suspensions on Green Bay's Josh Jacobs and Denver's Jonathon Cooper as investigations continue Friday was a sort of "get out of jail" day at the NFL, as Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs and Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper learned they are coming off suspensions on the Commissioner's Exempt List. Both players have missed the start of their teams' seasons — with Cooper missing six games and Jacobs about to miss his sixth game on Sunday — because both were on the Commissioner's list in connection to domestic abuse allegations and litigation. But Cooper is coming off the list immediately and will be eligible to play in Denver's Week 7 game at the Arizona Cardinals because the Broncos already played their Week 6 game. JOSH JACOBS SUES POLICE TO PERMANENTLY SEAL VIDEO EVIDENCE IN BATTERY CASE AGAINST HIM Jacobs will come off the list on Monday after the Packers play their Sunday night game against the Dallas Cowboys. Jacobs will be eligible to play in the Packers' Week 7 game at the Detroit Lions. So, we good? Well, not completely. Both players, arrested in the offseason on charges tied to domestic abuse involving their girlfriends, remain the subjects of ongoing league investigations. So, if or when new information comes to light about either player relating to their incidents this offseason, they are subject to further discipline. That stipulation is more likely to affect Cooper than Jacobs. Why? Because Jacobs struck a plea deal on Sept. 10 that ostensibly resolved the criminal case he was facing. He pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property in the case involving his ex. BRONCOS STAR SPEAKS OUT FOLLOWING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST, FIRES OFF AN APOLOGY Jacobs was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, attend counseling, pay restitution for property he destroyed and have no further contact with the victim. If the running back meets those conditions for one year, the property damage charge will be dismissed. Cooper faces a more dicey situation because he has not yet gone to trial and the charges against him allege a greater degree of violence. Cooper was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List after two domestic-violence-related arrests in June 2026. The first arrest followed an argument with his then-girlfriend over suspected cheating. Both were arrested, and Cooper initially faced a criminal-mischief charge. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But authorities said Cooper violated a protective order against him and he was arrested again and charged with second-degree assault by strangulation, third-degree assault, repeated-call harassment and violating the protective order. Cooper pleaded not guilty to the charges. A pretrial hearing and a motions hearing are each scheduled for February and the trial is tentatively slated for March. The outcome of that trial could result in Cooper facing another suspension at the start of the 2027 NFL regular season under the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2950575342cf4db91330c Major Lamar Jackson Injury Update For Sunday's Game te 2026-10-16T21:20:05.907Z Major Lamar Jackson Injury Update For Sunday's Game The Ravens have ruled out Lamar Jackson against the Browns due to an ankle injury, with Tyler Huntley set to start again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad292ba75342cf4db913274 Arizona joins Nevada lawsuit to block federally imposed Colorado River cuts te 2026-10-16T21:10:18.077Z Arizona joins Nevada lawsuit to block federally imposed Colorado River cuts Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Arizona joined Nevada’s lawsuit against the federal government Friday The state retained a law firm in March and set aside $4 million for potential... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Arizona joins Nevada lawsuit to block federally imposed Colorado River cuts first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad292b775342cf4db913251 Judge tosses Timothy Busfield's indictment on child sex abuse charges te 2026-10-16T21:10:15.331Z Judge tosses Timothy Busfield's indictment on child sex abuse charges A New Mexico judge on Friday dismissed actor/director Timothy Busfield’s indictment on child sexual abuse charges.  District Court Judge Joseph Montano granted Busfield's motion to throw out the grand jury indictment. "The State, however, remains free to institute new criminal proceedings against Defendant," the filing reads. Busfield had been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor.   This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad292b475342cf4db913248 New Jaguars long snapper cuts camping trip short, scrambles for passport before Sunday's London game te 2026-10-16T21:10:12.931Z New Jaguars long snapper cuts camping trip short, scrambles for passport before Sunday's London game Last weekend's game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a wild one, and one thing that was a headache for the Jags was the long-snapping situation. Long snapper Ross Matiscik hurt his shoulder, and that meant defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton had to take over. The results were mixed, and one snap on an extra point was so high that it led to a bad hold and a rare miss from that range for kicker Cam Little. But now, while the Jags were staying in London ahead of their game against the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium, they called in former Broncos and Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It's surely a welcome call, but it tanked his camping trip and had him praying his passport was still in the bathroom drawer he had chucked it in. Bobenmoyer was camping in the wilds of Colorado when he got a text from his agent telling him that the Jags would likely be getting in touch with him. So he headed home on the off chance that they would want him to head to the airport that night, which they did. So imagine being on a camping trip and having to head home early because you've got to wing it on over to London to handle long-snapping duties for the Jaguars. Now, imagine getting that call while "changing diapers and whatnot," which is what happened to Bobenmoyer. What a wild couple of hours. But there was still the matter of the passport in the bathroom drawer, which Bobenmoyer didn't think he'd need again. RAMS CUT KICKER HARRISON MEVIS AFTER BOTCHED FIELD GOAL ATTEMPT IN OVERTIME 'COST US THE GAME' "They called me, and I was like, ‘Man, I hope it’s still there,’" Bobenmoyer said, per the Associated Press. The 29-year-old out of Northern Colorado has 97 NFL games under his belt, spread over three seasons in Denver and another three in Las Vegas. Bobenmoyer hit free agency this past offseason, but crucially, didn't give up after not signing going into the season. "I just train and work out exactly how I would if I was with a team," he said. "It paid off." It sure did. Another bite at the NFL apple and a free trip to London. Can't beat it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad292b275342cf4db91323f Mamdani accused of betraying NYC workers as union boss blasts 'anti-labor' horse carriage ban te 2026-10-16T21:10:10.840Z Mamdani accused of betraying NYC workers as union boss blasts 'anti-labor' horse carriage ban New York City lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would effectively ban all horse-drawn carriages from Central Park — a move that means the tradition dating back to the late 1800s would be taken out to pasture. The City Council is anticipated to approve a bill next week that would abolish the rides — which have been a staple in the Big Apple for more than 150 years — by June 1, 2028. The bill follows an agreement between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin and could mark the first successful effort to ban the rides after previous mayors unsuccessfully pushed to end the industry. "We have been working closely with the City Council, union partners, carriage drivers, animal welfare advocates, and community leaders to deliver a just transition that protects workers while ending horse-drawn carriages in Central Park once and for all," a spokesperson for Mamdani’s office said in a statement to Fox News Digital on Tuesday. MAMDANI BLASTS FEDS FOR WAGING 'CAMPAIGN OF VIOLENCE AND TERROR' AGAINST NYC'S IMMIGRANTS Menin, who was the first sitting City Council speaker to support the legislation, also celebrated the decision. "We can honor our city's traditions while recognizing when it's time to move forward in the interest of public safety, protecting workers, and strengthening our city's economic vitality," Menin said. Fox News Digital reached out to Menin for comment but did not immediately receive a response.  "Our Administration has been working on a detailed plan for the transition of the workforce and industry, and we have begun discussion of compensation for medallion owners," a City Hall spokesperson said. For years, animal rights advocates have called for an end to Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages, pointing to high-profile incidents involving allegations of animal abuse and the deaths of carriage horses. "New Yorkers are sick and tired of seeing exhausted, sick, lame, elderly horses struggling to pull carriages through Midtown Manhattan, collapsing in the streets," PETA Director of Outreach Communications Ashley Byrne told Fox News Digital. "They've wanted this gone for a long time." Activists have largely denounced the industry as cruel and inhumane, pointing to incidents in which horses have been startled by Manhattan traffic and bolted into oncoming vehicles or onto crowded sidewalks. However, the push to ban the tourist attraction intensified in June. FIREWORKS REPORTEDLY TRIGGER MASS HORSE STAMPEDE THROUGH ROME STREETS, INJURING SEVERAL SOLDIERS On June 17, 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who was traveling from India with his family to celebrate his recent graduation, died after being thrown from a runaway horse-drawn carriage in Central Park. His death prompted renewed calls for legislation banning horse-drawn carriages. Lawmakers renamed the proposed "Ryder's Law" — named after an elderly horse who collapsed on a Manhattan street in 2022 and later died — "Romanch's Law." "It is tragic and absolutely unforgivable that this industry insisted on dragging this out until countless horses and a teenage human being with his whole life ahead of him died of accidents that never should have happened," Byrne said. The Central Park Conservancy previously reported that the June 17 crash marked the eighth horse-related incident in or around the park in approximately 13 months. Eight days earlier, on June 9, a carriage horse named Deniz collapsed and died while pulling tourists. Fox News Digital reached out to the Mahajan family attorney for comment but did not immediately receive a response.  The bill’s new namesake — and the support it has attracted — drew the ire of Alexander Kemp, administrative vice president of the Transit Workers Union (TWU) Local 100, which represents approximately 160 horse-drawn carriage drivers in Central Park. LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD WORKERS GO ON STRIKE, LEAVING 330,000 COMMUTERS WITHOUT SERVICE ON BUSIEST US RAIL LINE "Unfortunately, you had a fatality, a tragedy, with a 18-year-old young man, Romanch," Kemp told Fox News Digital. "And they used it to modify their position. It no longer became about animal welfare, and now this is about an 18-year-old tourist who lost his life tragically in an accident, in a horrific accident." Kemp argued that the City Council used Mahajan’s death to reshape the bill and win over lawmakers after years of unsuccessful attempts to pass a ban. "And they crafted legislation around that, because there was no appetite or evidence to prove that the animals were mistreated and that it was an animal welfare issue. Now they made it a human rights issue. Now they make it a safety issue," Kemp said. Byrne, however, said the issue is rooted in safety concerns, pointing to increased foot traffic and the growing number of wheeled vehicles moving through the park. "Central Park is filled with pedestrians, runners, cyclists, e-bikes and petty cabs," Byrne said. "It is no place for prey animals like horses who can spook at something as slight as a plastic bag blowing through the air or the sound of a car honking." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Kemp said many carriage drivers are immigrants nearing retirement age, making it difficult for them to find new jobs if the industry shuts down. "This is what they've done [in their home countries]," Kemp said. "And finding their way in America, this was their golden ticket. This was their street paved with gold. This was an opportunity for them to do something that they've in their country to find a way to feed their family here." Under the legislation, city agencies would have until April 1, 2027, to develop a workforce transition plan for drivers and other industry workers. The plan would also require officials to consider compensation for carriage owners. Additionally, carriage owners would not be permitted to sell their horses for slaughter or for use in other horse-drawn carriage businesses. The animals would have to be rehomed or otherwise placed in a "humane manner." "I think we have a civic responsibility to ensure that we are not leaving anybody out to dry," Mamdani said at a press conference on Wednesday. Despite the bill’s promises, Kemp argued that Mamdani's administration, which campaigned on a pro-worker platform, is failing to protect the carriage drivers' livelihoods. "If you're going to say to my face that you got labor's back, and then in the middle of the night you take a vote to eliminate a whole industry, well, then that is anti-labor. That is not pro-worker," Kemp said. "So, I don't know how you can satisfy both, just by saying, ‘By the way, that we believe, in our heart, that this industry has come to pasture — no pun intended. And now guys, please, can we hug after we get rid of this industry? Because we have other things we can talk about.’" Kemp also criticized the mayor's administration for promoting pro-immigrant policies while supporting legislation that could eliminate roughly 160 jobs, many held by immigrant workers. "If that is in how you conduct business, and you look at the least of us as the most vulnerable and expendable, then what it tells me is that you are not rooted in the politics of people," Kemp said. "You're rooted in the politics of politics." "And please spare us with all the crocodile tears on how you care about workers and protecting workers and immigrants," he continued. "And just say you're more interested in satisfying the people who give you the most money." The City Council is set to vote on the bill Oct. 22, with supporters expecting it to pass. Fox News Digital's Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad292ac75342cf4db913217 VA Benefits Will Get COLA Boost, Some Veterans Worry It's Not Enough te 2026-10-16T21:10:04.965Z VA Benefits Will Get COLA Boost, Some Veterans Worry It's Not Enough The 3.6 percent COLA will also apply to Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2905f75342cf4db9131c0 Brewers manager has epic quote straight from Hollywood script after sweeping vaunted Dodgers te 2026-10-16T21:00:15.538Z Brewers manager has epic quote straight from Hollywood script after sweeping vaunted Dodgers Any team can beat any team on any given day, regardless of how many players are Cooperstown-bound in the opponent's lineup. The Milwaukee Brewers certainly proved that point, as they swept the vaunted Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to their first World Series in 44 years. The baseball world widely expected the Dodgers, with their rotation chock-full of aces and lineup full of future Hall of Famers, to roll to their third straight World Series title. The Brewers proved them wrong. "They may have a bunch of Hall of Famers, but we have a bunch of gamers. And the gamers won this week," Murphy said after the Brewers’ win. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Brewers' payroll pales in comparison to the Dodgers'. According to Spotrac, Los Angeles’ $339 million payroll ranks second in baseball, more than twice the Brewers' $146 million payroll, which ranks 19th in the sport. "We weren’t coming in to play patty-cake," Murphy said. "We were hungry, and as long as it’s an even playing field, we’re going to come in and give it our best shot to win. That’s exactly what we did." The Dodgers swept the Brewers in the NLCS last season, which is why so many thought a similar outcome might be on the horizon this year. Not Milwaukee. "I think the Dodgers figured out that we came in here with a little different attitude this year," Murphy said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Unlike the Dodgers, the Brewers may not have any surefire Hall of Famers in their rotation or lineup, but they don’t quit. NLCS MVP Jake Bauers nearly retired from baseball two seasons ago and only kept playing because his wife was expecting a child and needed healthcare benefits. The 31-year-old has since emerged as a linchpin in the Brewers’ lineup, working series-changing at-bats against All-Star pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell. The Brewers fell behind 4-0 in the second inning after Shohei Ohtani's three-run blast, but the team never wavered. "There was never a doubt in that dugout what was going to happen tonight. We knew we were going to win that game," Bauers said. Aaron Ashby, who did his best Houdini impression by stranding multiple Dodgers baserunners in scoring position, recorded the three-inning save in the clinching win. "Playing with that chip on our shoulder," Ashby said. "You don’t ever know what to expect going into a series like that last year (against the Dodgers). You don’t know how bad it can be, and then it was as bad as it was. And we came out and we survived, and we came back this year, and those guys played their tails off." The Brewers hope the swagger that their "gamers" carry can translate into four more wins. They will play either the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. The Guardians lead the Rays 2-1 in the ALCS, with Game 4 scheduled for Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2905d75342cf4db9131b7 'The View' co-hosts cast doubt on Kamala Harris viability as 2028 candidate te 2026-10-16T21:00:13.655Z 'The View' co-hosts cast doubt on Kamala Harris viability as 2028 candidate Several co-hosts of "The View" expressed doubts Friday about former Vice President Kamala Harris running for president in 2028. Harris was asked during a Tuesday interview with podcaster Keke Palmer whether she was considering running for president in 2028. Harris laughed and said she hadn't decided yet.  However, some of "The View" co-hosts urged the Democratic Party to seek another contender. "Let’s be real," co-host Ana Navarro said, noting that she spoke with Harris about how many women remain "scarred" by the fact both she and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lost to President Donald Trump. When asked if a Black woman could be elected president, guest host Raven-Symone replied, "Not in America. In the days after Joe Biden dropped out in 2024, online platforms saw racist content directed at Kamala go up 525% and misogynistic content went up 2,328%." DEMOCRATS DEBATE KAMALA HARRIS 2028 RUN AS SURROGATE SAYS PARTY WANTS TO 'MOVE ON' FROM 2024 LOSS "We are not as progressive as we think we are, United States," Raven-Symone added. "There are other countries doing it much better when it comes to women in office. You need to catch the blank up, period." "If the Democrats want to win, but I don’t think she is the right candidate," Sara Haines said. "Because the Democrats have been screaming for new energy, that they would need something new to combat this. This would be her third time on this ballot from the first time when she didn’t — she was out really early when she ran, and then the time with Biden, this would be the third time." "People are clamoring for fresh energy and there is a lot of candidates – Pete Buttigieg, Mark Kelly, [Josh] Shapiro, Wes Moore. They’re moderate, moderate Democrats and I think they could sweep," Haines said, later noting that Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., would be viable down the road as well. JOY BEHAR DOUBLES DOWN ON ARGUMENT US WILL NOT ELECT A WOMAN PRESIDENT Democratic strategist and co-host of "The Huddle" podcast Dan Turrentine told Fox News Digital, "I think America is ready for a female president. The two women who have lost were politically flawed, and it was known from the beginning." "For Harris in 2028, the challenge is that candidates that have successfully run three times — Reagan, Trump — were ideologically consistent, and the country came to them. Harris has been inconsistent, creating an authenticity problem," he continued. "You then have to look at the present dynamic of the Democratic Party — angry and demanding fight. Harris has been MIA the last two years, which is consistent with her history of caution and indecision," Turrentine said.  "Lastly, if Harris runs, she will have to fight an establishment and media that are very skeptical and will likely look to pounce," he added. "There are a lot of reasons to question her chances. But, if she runs, she will be a serious candidate in the primary, and if she were to win the primary, in this bitterly divided country, would start the general with a decent chance." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital contacted Kamala Harris’ office but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2905a75342cf4db9131a3 Bend Shooting Likely to Heighten Gun Debate in Oregon Governor’s Race te 2026-10-16T21:00:10.032Z Bend Shooting Likely to Heighten Gun Debate in Oregon Governor’s Race The contest between the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challenger is on edge. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2905875342cf4db913187 Zelensky Warns of More Trump-Russia Deals as Putin Envoy Eyes Expansion te 2026-10-16T21:00:08.125Z Zelensky Warns of More Trump-Russia Deals as Putin Envoy Eyes Expansion Zelensky warns Trump’s Russia diesel deal could lead to more deals and broader sanctions relief. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad28dfd75342cf4db9130a7 Zach Lahn Responds to Tragic Death in Rob Sand's Family te 2026-10-16T20:50:05.492Z Zach Lahn Responds to Tragic Death in Rob Sand's Family Rob Sand's brother-in-law was killed in a car crash on Thursday night in Iowa. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad28ba475342cf4db91302d Katie Zacharia Is What Happens When Loyalty Replaces Competence te 2026-10-16T20:40:04.473Z Katie Zacharia Is What Happens When Loyalty Replaces Competence Katie Zacharia's five-day tenure exposes the danger of a White House where loyalty appears to matter more than competence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad286ff75342cf4db912f4b Joe Rogan defends Shane Gillis from 'word police' after SNL joke sparks liberal uproar te 2026-10-16T20:20:15.778Z Joe Rogan defends Shane Gillis from 'word police' after SNL joke sparks liberal uproar Podcaster Joe Rogan defended comedian Shane Gillis after his Saturday Night Live monologue after a joke about women who film themselves while working out in revealing clothing went viral. Gillis, known for politically incorrect humor, drew backlash from the left for his monologue while hosting SNL last week, joking about "going to the public gym as a fat guy." "Also, I haven’t been to the gym in so long. I didn’t know women just dressed like whores now? Look, I’m sorry. There’s no other way to describe ... Have you seen it? I’ve seen it. The shorts. Have you seen the shorts?" he asked. "And don’t look! You’re not allowed to look. For real. Don’t look because they are filming. I’m in the background in like 10 TikToks right now." SHANE GILLIS SHRUGS OFF, MOCKS CHELSEA HANDLER'S OUTRAGE OVER HIS JOKES AT KEVIN HART ROAST The comments drew uproar and accusations of misogyny from the left. Rogan brought up the backlash as he spoke to influencer Cody Tucker on his podcast Thursday. "I guess the word ‘whore’ is what gets them. I get it. I get that you get upset. Well, it's also because like real misogyny actually exists," Rogan said. "So, when you see a guy joking around about a woman dressing like a whore, you connect it to horrible thoughts, like horrible actions, like real actual evil men that actually. Because, like, there's a lot of men that genuinely hate women. Shane Gillis is not one of them," Rogan said.  "And he's a great guy. It's just a joke." COMEDIAN TIM DILLON SLAMS SYDNEY SWEENEY CRITICS UPSET WITH STEAMY AD: 'HOW INSANE IS THAT? ' Gillis has appeared on Rogan's widely followed podcast, which frequently features fellow comedians. "But for some people, those words — and then you see like the word police people, which is hilarious. ‘We need to stop using that word.’ ‘We're still using the word whore.’ Like, you're not?" Rogan said. "It's a great word. It's a great word for also yourself. "Like, I freely admit that when I did the second iteration of ‘Fear Factor’ is because I was being a whore. They offered me a f---load of money to come back in 2011 and host ‘Fear Factor’ again. And I'm like, 'I'm a whore. Let's go,'" Rogan added, arguing it's not a bad word but should be used wisely. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad286fe75342cf4db912f42 Selma Blair's rep speaks out after star's arrest: 'Much more to this story' te 2026-10-16T20:20:14.280Z Selma Blair's rep speaks out after star's arrest: 'Much more to this story' Selma Blair is speaking out for the first time since her arrest. On Friday, Blair's representative issued a lengthy statement to People, saying the actress "did not intend to harm anyone." "Since Sunday night, the public account of what happened to Selma aboard a flight to New York has been built almost entirely on a police statement and a decade-old headline," the spokesperson said. "A handful of journalists have taken the time to report on Selma as a human being rather than a headline, and we are grateful to them," the statement continued. "But fair reporting has been the exception, and in the space left by our silence, speculation has hardened into something being treated as fact. We can, however, correct the record on a few points already in public circulation. Selma Blair experienced a medical emergency on the flight. There was no attempt to open the door of the aircraft. Selma did not intend to harm anyone." SELMA BLAIR ARRESTED AFTER IN-FLIGHT INCIDENT In 2018, Blair revealed publicly that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease. "The suggestion by anyone that Selma does not have multiple sclerosis is outrageous. Her diagnosis has been public since 2018. What Selma has been able to do physically in the years since is nothing short of a miracle. She still has bad days, and she lives with pain daily," the statement continued. "Selma also has pseudobulbar affect, a neurological condition secondary to her MS, which bears directly on how a medical episode presents to people who do not know her. For the same reason, she travels with a service dog who doesn’t leave her side, and the authorities took her dog from her." Blair's rep went on to share the list of projects the star has been involved in this year. SELMA BLAIR'S LAWYER CITES MISSED MEDICATION, HEAD INJURY AFTER IN-FLIGHT ARREST: WHAT DOCTORS SAY "[Blair] has worked on seven film and television projects in 2026 alone, only a couple of which have been announced. She has launched a skin care line, a clothing line, and a line of eye-glass readers, each built around the idea of beauty and utility for people whose bodies do not always cooperate. She remains a visible and relentless advocate for disability rights, for the MS community, and this year for the Jewish community in the face of rising antisemitism, including from the stage of the ADL’s State of the Arts event at The Jewish Museum two weeks ago. Selma had never been arrested before Sunday night," the statement said. It concluded, "There is much more to this story than has been reported, and we ask to consider the entirety of the facts before rushing to judgment, whether in the courtroom or in the court of public opinion." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Blair was arraigned Monday on two counts of second-degree assault stemming from accusations that she assaulted a nurse and a police officer after an incident involving crew members aboard a Delta Air Lines flight to New York City. Blair pleaded not guilty.  The judge set bail at $20,000 cash/$60,000 bond/ $60,000 partially secured bond. She's expected in court in January 2027. The actress was arrested Sunday. "On Sunday October 11 at approximately 11pm at JFK Airport, PAPD responded to a call about a physically abusive passenger aboard Delta Airlines flight 938 which was parked at the gate after arrival from LAX," New York Port Authority officials confirmed to Fox News Digital. "Suspect was identified as Selma Blair, a 54-year-old woman. She was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS During her court appearance in Queens, Blair’s lawyer claimed the actress missed multiple doses of a "powerful" medication, the New York Post reported. WATCH: Selma Blair exits Queens Criminal Court "This was not an intentional assault," the outlet noted that her attorney, Shawn Barnes, said in court. "Ms. Blair missed several doses of… a powerful medication that controls severe neurological symptoms." "Ms. Blair boarded this flight after being on set and working extensive hours and exhaustive hours in the days leading up to this flight," he added. "Additionally, at one point, during the flight, there was an incident where Miss Blair actually fell and hit her head," Barnes added, according to the NY Post. "These factors, coupled with altitude, resulted in a state of severe confusion and disorientation." Federal charges will be handled separately. Blair was restrained on a stretcher at the airport but freed her leg, and allegedly kicked an officer in the face, neck and chest, causing substantial swelling, court documents said. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE A nurse at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where Blair was taken, alleged that the actress kicked her in the chest while moving her. Delta confirmed that law enforcement officials responded to an incident upon arrival to John F. Kennedy International Airport, a flight which departed out of Los Angeles earlier in the day. "Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first," Delta said in a statement. Additionally, there was no operational impact on the flight as it landed ahead of schedule at JFK, Delta said. Sources told TMZ that Blair allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another in the middle of the flight. Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad286fc75342cf4db912f39 Trump hosted a dinner with – wait for it – Stephen A Smith, Kid Rock and Bill Maher te 2026-10-16T20:20:12.966Z Trump hosted a dinner with – wait for it – Stephen A Smith, Kid Rock and Bill Maher President Donald Trump hosted a dinner on Thursday night with, wait for it, singer Kid Rock, HBO host Bill Maher and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith. Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, mentioned the dinner during a Friday morning appearance on Fox News’ "Fox & Friends," calling the gathering "epic." The singer said the four men agreed on at least one point: "Socialism and communism have no place to have a foothold in our government." It's not entirely clear why Trump assembled that particular group for dinner. However, Rock said he and Maher recently joined Trump for a separate meal that also included UFC president Dana White. Apparently, Smith served as the sports representative this time. BILL MAHER REVEALS HE'S HAVING DINNER WITH TRUMP AGAIN, SAYS HE WAS 'REALLY NICE' BY TEXT To the group's credit, there was at least some political diversity at the table. Kid Rock is an avid Trump supporter. Maher is a liberal who has become increasingly critical of both parties and the progressive left. Smith is, well, politically inconsistent. We suspect Smith played the role of proud moderate Thursday night, as he often does when appearing on conservative radio and television. That version of Smith can sound quite different from the one who appears on SiriusXM and his YouTube channel, where he is far more sensitive to the concerns of liberals and what he frequently calls the Black community. Smith says he will address the dinner Friday night on his podcast. Our prediction: He will downplay the chummy nature of the gathering, stress that attending dinner with Trump does not mean he supports him, and claim he pushed the president on racial issues. He will then offer a somewhat different account the next time a conservative interviews him. Maher, meanwhile, is probably the most likely member of the group to provide a straightforward account of what actually happened. We do not doubt the evening was as entertaining as Kid Rock suggests. Still, the dinner is notable for another reason. Trump remains one of the few major politicians in 2026 who regularly sits down with people who openly disagree with him. Few political commentators have been more consistently critical of Trump than Maher, including after the two first had dinner together last year. In any event, a dinner with Trump, Kid Rock, Maher, and Smith could be good fodder for Saturday Night Live this weekend. So long as they don't mention anything about women at the gym, of course Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad286fb75342cf4db912f30 Brittany Mahomes stuns fans with her gym picture, Fitzy obliterates Bo Nix & is college football going to die? te 2026-10-16T20:20:11.556Z Brittany Mahomes stuns fans with her gym picture, Fitzy obliterates Bo Nix & is college football going to die? Happy Friday — have we all cleansed ourselves of that Thursday Night Football game last night? Goodness gracious. I thought I was immune to bad quarterback play given I've been a Dolphins fan for 25 years, but even I was disgusted by what I saw. Sure, l may be a little biased because I had RJ Harvey at OVER 3.5 receptions and Bo Nix couldn't get him the ball in the second half if his life depended on it, but still ... It was bad. It was gross. Wait till you see what Ryan Fitzpatrick had to say about it. Lordy. Before that, though ... welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Brittany Mahomes hits the gym and shows America she still very much has the fastball. What else? I've got college football continuing down its dangerous path with a 24-team playoff, the aforementioned Fitzpatrick takedown, and I don't do much soccer, but you HAVE to see this penalty kick from earlier in the week. I have no idea who this cat is, where this game was played, or who these teams are ... but I'm all in. I can't stop watching. It's mesmerizing. You'll see. OK, grab you a Sears Christmas catalog and start circling things to celebrate National Department Store Day, and settle in for a Friday 'Cap! Man, do I miss department stores. They were the best. Sure, some still kinda-sorta exist — I still have a Dillard's in my town, somehow — but it's not the same. And today's youth will never, ever know the feeling. What a pleasure. Sears, Macy's, JCPenney, Dillard's — all absolute staples in a shopping mall back in the '80s and '90s. They'd be in the four separate corners of the mall, and it was just a choose-your-own-adventure book every time you pulled into the parking lot. Which entrance do we wanna choose? Do we feel like going through the Macy's perfume section to get to the Auntie Anne's in the food court because it's a quicker route? Is it gonna be weird when we have to walk by the Victoria's Secret with our parents? What are the chances we can convince them to give us some quarters for the arcade? Wait, are those teriyaki chicken bites on a toothpick in the food court free?! Man, we had it all. It was perfect. And for those who want just a little taste, here's a throwback to what I still consider the greatest commercial of all time, even all these years later: Core memory unlocked. Chills, every time. That thing used to play 27 times an hour back in the day. It didn't matter the channel, you knew you were getting the Sears AC commercial at some point during Gilligan's Island. What a time to be alive. What a country. OK, let's jump back to 2026 (sadly) and get this class started with Brittany Mahomes hitting the gym and reminding America she's still very much in her prime: "Archives never expire," Mahomes captioned the above post. No idea what that means, but who am I to question it? I haven't been to a gym in a decade. Welcome back to class, Brittany! Been a while. Some folks tend to forget about Brittany Mahomes in Kansas City with Taylor Swift now a permanent resident, but I'd tread lightly with that one. She's still very much the First Lady of Arrowhead. Don't get it twisted. The Chiefs still haven't lost a game this season, and I don't expect that to change this weekend against the Chargers. Patrick's locked in, and so is Brittany Mahomes. Good luck, NFL. Now, speaking of the AFC West ... Let's go ahead and check in with Ryan Fitzpatrick after Denver's huge OT win last night. Surely morale is HIGH right now ... Right? "Bo Nix is not playing competitively. It’s almost disrespectful to the quarterback position how he’s playing football right now." My goodness. What an absolute butt-chewing from Ryan Fitzpatrick here. I've never seen an analyst just obliterate a player like that ... after a win! Some folks are jumping all over Fitzy today, by the way. I think that's ridiculous. He's 100000% right in everything he said. Everything. Bo Nix was atrocious last night. Denver was beyond anemic on offense. Nix finished with 107 yards on 17 completions, and barely — and I mean barely — threw the ball beyond the line of scrimmage. In fact, according to CBS researcher Doug Clawson, he currently ranks 701st out of 701 qualified quarterbacks over the last two decades (!!!) in average pass length (4.9 air yards per attempt). That's indescribably bad. It's unfathomable. I watched Tua Tagovailoa dink and dunk for years in Miami. Bo Nix last night made Tua look like Dan Marino! And everyone's jumping on Fitzpatrick for ... being mean? Give me a break. Grow up. OK, let's rapid-fire this Friday class into a big weekend of FOOTBALL! First up? For those who missed it, college football is closing in on a 24-team playoff starting next season. Twenty-four. I don't know about you, but it makes me sad: So, we're going to lose conference championship games, which is a huge bummer. They obviously still don't mean quite as much as they used to, but that first Saturday in December is always one of the best Saturdays of the year. It's gone now. That's obviously a con. As for the a pro? Well, we do get a ton of actual playoff games on campuses. That's a no-brainer. My biggest issue with the current format is the lack of on-campus games. It's silly. Most of these games should be on campus. It's what makes college football so great. Do I think this will kill college football like a lot of folks are forecasting today? No. Do I think "November games are going to be totally useless" like a lot of folks are forecasting today? No. There will still be important games in November. But ... The regular season as a whole will absolutely lose some juice. Can't really argue that. The college football regular season used to be the best regular season in all of sports because the margin for error was so thin. It's why Tim Tebow famously cried after losing to Ole Miss back in 2008. That's gone now. Losing 2, 3, or even 4 games in some cases won't kill you anymore. That's a bummer. A big one. I'm quite sure you all have opinions on this. Believe me, I see the OutKick newsletter email account. It's loaded today. So ... let me know what you think! Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. (Gulp). OK, that's it for today — and this week! Good work, everyone. On the way out, let's go from football to futbol and end our week with the greatest penalty kick you've ever seen. Have a big October weekend, everyone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad286fa75342cf4db912f27 Obama's star power gets a reality check from Black voters in crucial Senate race: 'It's a turn-off' te 2026-10-16T20:20:10.129Z Obama's star power gets a reality check from Black voters in crucial Senate race: 'It's a turn-off' DETROIT, MICHIGAN — Former President Barack Obama’s endorsement of Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is getting a mixed reception among Black voters in Detroit, with some undecided voters saying the former president's backing isn't enough to win them over. Fox News Digital spoke with more than a dozen Black voters in Detroit, most of whom said they plan to back El-Sayed in November, but several undecided voters said Obama's endorsement had not persuaded them to support the Democrat. The reactions come as Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers seeks to win over disaffected Democrats, including Black voters in Detroit, a key constituency for the party in Michigan. "Honestly, it's a turn off just because I've seen too many candidates use him just to manipulate the Democratic vote," Mercedes, one undecided Black voter, told Fox News Digital of Obama's endorsement. BLACK VOTERS RIP DEMS OVER TAKING THEM FOR GRANTED IN EL-SAYED'S BACKYARD: ‘HUSH US UP’ "No, not at all," Anthony, another undecided Black voter, told Fox News Digital when asked if Obama’s endorsement had swayed him toward El-Sayed. "What he's been able to do is from an image standpoint, as far as ‘hope,’ he drove the point there. But as far as really giving back to the community, minority owned businesses, and everyone across the board, I don't really think he really got there for me … he really hasn't swayed me one way or another." Obama and El-Sayed are preparing to campaign together in Michigan despite the Democratic Senate nominee's history of sharply criticizing the former president, a political reversal that also drew mixed reactions from Black Detroit voters interviewed by Fox News Digital. Juanita, another Black voter who has yet to commit to El-Sayed, told Fox News Digital that, "I don't want to be pushed to vote for him because somebody else is backing him." Rita, a Black voter who said she had recently been homeless, told Fox News Digital that she would prefer to do her own research rather than relying on Obama’s endorsement. MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE ABDUL EL-SAYED SAYS LEADERS MUST ADDRESS ‘UNPAID DEBTS’ TO BLACK COMMUNITIES Even some voters who support El-Sayed stated that Obama’s endorsement didn’t do much for them. "I think that a lot of people put more stock into who the person is than what he does … his yay or nay doesn't sway me either way," one such voter told Fox News Digital. Detroit’s African American residents were not uniform in dismissing Obama’s endorsement, however. Roughly half of those who spoke with Fox News Digital said the former president’s backing improved their opinion of El-Sayed, though none of those voters claimed that they were undecided before the endorsement. "For sure, I’m an Obama stan," Jamel, a Black voter planning to support El-Sayed, told Fox News Digital when asked whether Obama’s endorsement made him more likely to back the Democrat. "Somebody who is endorsed by Obama, I would want to vote for them, because I stand behind the things he endorsed at the time, and I think that Obama’s endorsement means a lot to our community," Kenya, another Black voter, told Fox News Digital. Detroit's Black voters were also divided over El-Sayed’s past criticism of Obama, particularly now that the two are preparing to campaign together. ‘DESTROYING THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE’: EL-SAYED’S POLITICAL ORBIT COMPLICATES EFFORT TO MODERATE HIS IMAGE In a 2012 opinion column, El-Sayed accused then-President Obama of perpetuating war, violating civil liberties and deporting more people than any previous president. He described Obama’s reelection as "no victory," writing, "it was the rock we chose over the hard place." El-Sayed has since walked back those criticisms, praising Obama’s handling of the circumstances he inherited and noting that it is possible to disagree with someone while still admiring them. "Yeah, I don't understand how you can endorse somebody that was kind of the opposition when you were in office," Juanita told Fox News Digital. "I mean, that doesn't make sense." "I think I see it as a flip flop, but I also see it as an opportunity to pretty much highlight those things and how he's actually changed and why their objectives may align now," Anthony said. "You know, people's objectives change, their perspectives change." Nia, an African American voter who said she intends to support El-Sayed, said that pivots like El-Sayed’s are common in politics, pointing to Vice President JD Vance’s past criticism of President Donald Trump as an example. Despite mixed reactions to Obama's endorsement and El-Sayed's past criticism, several Black voters interviewed by Fox News Digital acknowledged the former president's continuing influence within the Democratic Party. HARRIS JOINS FORCES WITH RADICAL SENATE NOMINEE IN KEY SWING STATE AS 2028 WHISPERS SWIRL "He is. I mean, you can't deny that he has a gigantic following and a lot of people will follow him and will listen to what he has to say," Vincent, a Black voter who voted early for El-Sayed, told Fox News Digital. "But we're coming into a point in time now where we want to see results on both sides. We're not seeing results from either party, so we have to see results. So he may still have a big sway in the party now, but I think party politics is coming to an end kind of quick." While Fox News Digital's interviews were limited in number, they echo concerns about El-Sayed's support among Black voters that have surfaced in other reporting and polling. Pre-primary polling showed stronger support for Rep. Haley Stevens among Black Democratic voters, and questions have persisted about whether El-Sayed can consolidate that support heading into November. A recent focus group of Black voters held by MS NOW, for instance, found reluctance among Black Michigan voters to cast their lot with El-Sayed. A Fox News poll conducted in late September found that just 77% of African American voters were supportive of El-Sayed, significantly below the usual Democratic benchmark for the demographic. "I think he’s taking advantage [of] we as Black people are Democratic, and he think we gonna vote for him anyway," one middle-aged Black woman told the MS NOW panel. "And I’m like, ‘No sir, I’m gonna put uncommitted down on that little circle and move on.’ If you’re going to Congress to represent me, I need you to talk about what’s going on in this community." While the GOP sees an opportunity here, the party has long attempted to court minority support, with mixed results. Kandia Milton, a government affairs professional with deep ties to Detroit's African American community, pushed back against the narrative that El-Sayed would struggle with Black voters in November. MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT HALEY STEVENS BACKS EL-SAYED AFTER NARROW PRIMARY DEFEAT, CALLS SOCIALISM ‘DANGEROUS’ "The great thing about Abdul is that he's not new to Detroiters. … And so Detroiters, once they understand his background, understand what he stands for and all the things that he's done in the past, you see greater enthusiasm for his campaign and his candidacy for Senate," Milton said of El-Sayed. "He has been very active in getting out into the community. In fact, tomorrow we have a public meeting with Abdul at our church. Where he will be speaking to the community around, you know, the issues that he stands on and stands firm on." Milton characterized Obama's endorsement of El-Sayed as a "great shot in the arm" for his campaign, citing the former president's "credibility in our community" and arguing that the endorsement "puts to rest this notion that there's some tension between him and former President Obama." Milton wasn't surprised, however, that some Black voters said Obama's endorsement alone wasn't enough to win their support. "I think so often we take for granted the fact that many of the voters are informed voters, all of them are informed voters, and so it's not just the fact that Obama supported him, thus I'm going to vote for Abdul. A lot of folks are doing their own research," Milton told Fox News Digital. "They're very curious about Abdul. They see a lot of him on social media, in the media, national media as well. And so it has raised eyebrows and a lot of curiosity around who this guy is." Obama’s endorsement comes as both sides are trying to eke out every possible advantage they can in what is likely to be a very tight race. Fox News’ most recent Power Rankings has Michigan’s Senate race categorized as a "toss-up," meaning that neither party has an edge. A representative for Obama and the El-Sayed campaign did not respond to requests for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad286f875342cf4db912f1e James McAvoy says ‘Band of Brothers’ co-star recruited fellow actors to bully him on set te 2026-10-16T20:20:08.737Z James McAvoy says ‘Band of Brothers’ co-star recruited fellow actors to bully him on set James McAvoy is getting candid about what it was like filming "Band of Brothers," and why it wasn't his best experience on a set. During a recent appearance on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," the actor was asked to rate his experience working on different projects, and when shown a picture of the show's cast, he said he was bullied during filming. "On my first day on set, there was a ton of actors," he began. "It was one of those scenes with everybody in it, and we’re all at a bar, and I had a scene. And all these guys were in it for nine months, 10 months, and they get one line in one episode, and one line 10 episodes later. They were all pissed. I come in for one episode, and I’ve got an arc and scenes. I’ve got tons of lines." When the photo, which featured many of his co-stars from the show, flashed on the screen, McAvoy got up to get a closer look, confirming that a specific actor was in the photo. DEBI MAZAR SAYS 'ENTOURAGE' SET 'GOT TOXIC' AFTER SHE RETURNED FROM HAVING HER SECOND DAUGHTER "So, one of the guys in that picture decided to bully me — on my first day as a professional actor out of acting school," he said. "He got him and his buddies to just stand pointing at me and laugh at me for like three minutes." While he didn't name names, the photo featured Donnie Wahlberg, Kirk Acevedo, Scott Grimes, Neal McDonough, Adam James, Frank John Hughes, Phillip Barantini and Ross McCall. The "X-Men: First Class" star added that not everyone on set participated in the bullying, saying Dexter Fletcher and Robin Laing "took me aside, and they were like, ‘Come hang with us, man.'"  GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE He went on to say that he would give the overall experience on the show a nine out of 10, but noted "that day felt like a two." "Band of Brothers" is a 10-part miniseries which aired on HBO in 2001, and told the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. The show's storylines were based on interviews with real-life survivors of Easy Company, in addition to letters and journals of real soldiers. Following his one episode on the show, McAvoy shot to stardom with roles in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," "Wanted," "Atonement" and in the "X-Men" franchise. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When speaking about how he got the role in "X-Men," McAvoy admitted to the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast in September 2024 that when he was first approached about starring in the project, he and his wife had taken some time off after the birth of their first child. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE While he said they "weren't penniless" and weren't in debt, he admitted they "had pretty much nothing in the bank" and he needed to get back to work. His main priority was staying close to home to still be there for his son, which, combined with the script, was a big upside when he heard about "X-Men: First Class." "There's only like 60 pages of it at this point and I feel like it's good Jane Goldman did a great job," he said of the script. "It's good, but it's incomplete, don't really know where it's going, but I was like this is a three picture deal, they're paying well, it's 40 minutes from my front door, I'm a fan of the original material, I get to be young Charles Xavier, and I was like this is a no-brainer. So my agent phoned me, and she was like, 'What do you think?' and I was like, 'It's a work of genius, we're doing it.'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad286f575342cf4db912f0b After Roller Coaster Death, Critics Call for Federal Oversight te 2026-10-16T20:20:05.589Z After Roller Coaster Death, Critics Call for Federal Oversight Regulation of amusement parks is left to the states, and deaths are rare. But some say stronger rules are needed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad284ac75342cf4db912ebd Broden Custer scores six touchdowns in highest-scoring game in city history te 2026-10-16T20:10:20.739Z Broden Custer scores six touchdowns in highest-scoring game in city history Flagstaff quarterback Broden Custer accounted for six touchdowns against Prescott in what became the highest-scoring high school football game in city history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad284aa75342cf4db912eb4 NAU ROUNDUP: Women's basketball announces 2026-27 schedule te 2026-10-16T20:10:18.582Z NAU ROUNDUP: Women's basketball announces 2026-27 schedule A look at news and results from NAU, including women's basketball's complete 2026-27 schedule that includes trips to Arizona, Arizona State and USC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad284a775342cf4db912ea9 Coconino National Forest conducting burns north of Flagstaff today te 2026-10-16T20:10:15.903Z Coconino National Forest conducting burns north of Flagstaff today Smoke and flames will be visible from Highway 180 and Forest Service Road 222 during and immediately after ignitions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2849e75342cf4db912e7a RFK Jr. Pledged to Advance Anti-Vaccine Group’s Goals. Here’s What He’s Doing. te 2026-10-16T20:10:06.437Z RFK Jr. Pledged to Advance Anti-Vaccine Group’s Goals. Here’s What He’s Doing. The health secretary is quietly taking steps that public health experts fear will reduce immunization rates further. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2825575342cf4db912e23 Trump back on the road as analysts see more congressional races shifting in Dems’ favor te 2026-10-16T20:00:21.823Z Trump back on the road as analysts see more congressional races shifting in Dems’ favor President Donald Trump waves to the crowd after speaking at the Mitchell Center at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama on Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo by Dan Anderson/Alabama Reflector) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has a flurry of travel on deck in the final frantic weeks leading up to the end of the midterm elections, in which the GOP is vying to maintain its control of both the U.S. House and Senate. But that outlook looks increasingly less favorable for Republicans, as analysts say Democrats remain heavily favored to win back the majority in the House, and Senate races continue to shift in the Democratic Party’s favor.  Adding to the trend, the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, an elections forecaster, shifted 11 additional House races in the direction of Democrats on Friday — in congressional districts in Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Ohio and South Carolina. The political report also currently lists seven Senate toss-up races, including in Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio and Texas.  Those shifts come as the president weathers dismal approval ratings amid the costly war in Iran and its impact on gas prices. As of Oct. 16, the national average price for a gallon of regular gas stood at $4.33, according to AAA. A year ago, that figure stood at about $3.06. Meanwhile, the most recent Federal Election Commission filings that were due Oct. 15 offer the financial snapshots for campaigns, including in the closely watched Senate race in Maine, where GOP Sen. Susan Collins is defending her seat against Democratic nominee Troy Jackson.  Jackson raised four times as much as Collins since July, though the Democratic nominee now has less cash left than Collins, Maine Morning Star reported.  Trump’s travel has ramped up since Oct. 1. As Election Day on Nov. 3 rapidly approaches, here’s a snapshot of Trump’s travel in the coming days:  Trump was slated to speak Friday afternoon at a rally in Dalton, Georgia. The area is friendly turf for the president after he won almost 72% of the vote in 2024 in the broader Whitfield County, in which Dalton is the county seat, the Georgia Recorder reported.    On Saturday, Trump is set to rally in Highland Heights, Kentucky, part of the Bluegrass State’s 4th Congressional District, where Republican Ed Gallrein faces Democrat Melissa Strange. The Cook Political Report lists that race as “solid Republican.”    Trump’s midterm travels pick back up Monday, when the president will hold a rally in Park City, Kansas, a suburb of Wichita. The ruby red state features an unexpectedly competitive Senate race, as GOP Sen. Roger Marshall vies for another term against Democrat Adam Hamilton. The Cook Political Report lists the Senate race in Kansas as a toss-up.    On Tuesday, Trump will rally in Greenville, North Carolina, where the Tar Heel State’s open Senate race is listed as “likely Democrat,” per the Cook Political Report. Michael Whatley, the GOP candidate, is up against Democratic former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.   Trump will then go to Clemson, South Carolina, on Wednesday and rally for GOP Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed in July to serve out the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s term. Graham is facing Democrat Annie Andrews in a race that the Cook Political Report lists as “likely Republican.”    The president will then make his way to Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday, as the Hawkeye State holds several highly contested races, including an open Senate race between Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek that the Cook Political Report has dubbed a toss-up.   Trump is also slated to return to Iowa on Nov. 1, just two days before Election Day, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported.   After his Oct. 22 appearance in Iowa, Trump will then head to Fort Myers, Florida, for a rally on Friday, Oct. 23. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2825275342cf4db912de5 Who Could Replace Katie Zacharia? Laura Loomer Eyes White House Role te 2026-10-16T20:00:18.018Z Who Could Replace Katie Zacharia? Laura Loomer Eyes White House Role Katie Zacharia left the press secretary role after five days, prompting a new search for who will stand behind the famous podium. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2824575342cf4db912dc4 Guía electoral sobre fiscalía general de Arizona: posturas de Mayes y Petersen te 2026-10-16T20:00:05.913Z Guía electoral sobre fiscalía general de Arizona: posturas de Mayes y Petersen La fiscal general demócrata en funciones, Kris Mayes, se enfrenta al candidato republicano Warren Petersen en una contienda que ha recibido el respaldo del presidente Donald Trump y que también ha llamado la atención de propietarios de viviendas y empresas inmobiliarias locales. Los esfuerzos de Mayes, como principal funcionaria encargada de hacer cumplir la ley en Arizona, incluyen cuestionar a propietarios de casas móviles y a industrias que contaminan el medio ambiente, así como sumarse a numerosas demandas a nivel nacional contra la administración de Trump. Su contrincante en las elecciones generales de noviembre ofrece un enfoque marcadamente diferente. Petersen actualmente se desempeña como presidente del Senado del estado de Arizona y promete trabajar con la administración de Trump y emprender una campaña contra lo que, según él, es el enfoque políticamente progresista de Mayes en el gobierno. Entre sus esfuerzos como legislador se encuentran proyectos de ley que limitaron las pensiones públicas para políticos que gastan en exceso fondos públicos mientras están en el cargo y que exigieron a las autoridades locales considerar los derechos de propiedad personal en medio de cambios en las normas de zonificación. Los votantes deben elegir a uno de los dos candidatos para ocupar el cargo de fiscal general de Arizona. Para ayudar a los votantes a comprender las perspectivas de cada candidato sobre ciertos temas locales, Arizona Luminaria ofrece una guía con información clave y comparte sus respuestas a las preguntas que la redacción les hizo antes de las elecciones. Qué está en juego La fiscalía general es la principal autoridad legal y de aplicación de la ley del estado y supervisa lo que en la práctica es el despacho de abogados más grande de Arizona. Los abogados de la oficina presentan y defienden demandas en nombre del estado y preparan opiniones formales solicitadas por legisladores y fiscales del condado sobre asuntos legales. Durante su gestión como fiscal general, Mayes ha procesado casos de fraude contra consumidores y ha intervenido en casos relacionados con las tarifas de los servicios públicos para expresar su preocupación sobre si los clientes estaban pagando aumentos de costos relacionados con los centros de datos. Su predecesor, el republicano Mark Brnovich, también promovió demandas de protección al consumidor y utilizó algunos de los recursos de su oficina para investigar las acusaciones de fraude electoral de la administración de Trump. Esas acusaciones no fueron comprobadas. En 2020, la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos rechazó una demanda respaldada por Trump para anular la victoria electoral de Joe Biden. Además, la fiscal general es la principal funcionaria estatal que puede investigar y procesar casos de fraude electoral a través de la Unidad de Integridad Electoral de la oficina. Todas las apelaciones de condenas por delitos graves en el estado también son atendidas por la oficina de la fiscal general. ¿Quiénes son los candidatos? Warren Petersen: Petersen fue elegido por primera vez como legislador estatal en 2012 y ha trabajado durante muchos años como agente y corredor de bienes raíces. En su función como presidente del Senado estatal, Petersen administra a unas 200 personas, dijo durante el debate del 23 de septiembre coordinado por la Comisión de Elecciones Limpias de los Ciudadanos y la Asociación de Medios de Arizona. Petersen actualmente representa al Distrito 14, que abarca la mayor parte de Gilbert y partes de Queen Creek, en el condado de Maricopa. “Me postulo para mantener a Arizona seguro, libre y próspero. No quiero permitir que Arizona se convierta en California”, dijo Petersen durante el debate. “Lo que voy a hacer es combatir el crimen, defender las leyes de la Constitución y acabar con el fraude, el despilfarro y la corrupción. Voy a restaurar el orden y el profesionalismo en la fiscalía general”. En 2026, la administración de Trump lo citó mediante una orden judicial en su función como presidente del Senado como parte de su controvertido esfuerzo para investigar las elecciones de 2020. Petersen dijo en redes sociales en marzo que cumplió con una citación de un gran jurado federal. Petersen ha recibido el respaldo de Trump, del representante federal Andy Biggs, de la Asociación de Policía de Arizona, de un grupo de acción política de pequeñas empresas y de un comité de acción política financiado por la empresa de prisiones privadas GEO Group. El comité de campaña, Friends of Warren Petersen, ha recaudado 1.8 millones de dólares hasta octubre, según el sitio web de datos de financiamiento de campañas de la Secretaría de Estado de Arizona. En julio, Arizona Mirror, citando registros de financiamiento de campañas, informó sobre 600,000 dólares en donaciones de un operador de parques de casas móviles, al que Mayes demandó, a través de Restore Order Arizona, un comité de acción política que apoya a Petersen. En la demanda contra BoaVida Group, una empresa de administración de casas prefabricadas con sede en California, la fiscalía general afirma que la empresa no informó a los residentes de Redwood Mobile Home Park, en Tucson, que el sistema eléctrico del parque era “extremadamente peligroso, poco confiable y estaba sobrecargado”, después de los continuos cortes de electricidad ocurridos el verano pasado durante una ola de calor mortal. BoaVida ha respondido a esas acusaciones en documentos legales, entre ellos, que fue demandada falsamente por violar la Ley de Fraude al Consumidor de Arizona. “La infraestructura eléctrica del parque es antigua y podría considerarse que no cumple con las normas actuales, pero teniendo en cuenta que el parque fue construido en 1962 utilizando como referencia de diseño el Código Eléctrico Nacional de 1959, no hay nada que pueda considerarse como una mala construcción o un incumplimiento de las normas vigentes en ese momento”, señaló un aviso de marzo de 2026 del equipo legal de la empresa. Kris Mayes: Mayes fue elegida como fiscal general de Arizona en 2022. En ese momento, derrotó a su contrincante republicano Abe Hamadeh en una elección particularmente cerrada. Mayes es la segunda mujer y la primera madre en ocupar el cargo de fiscal general del estado, según el sitio web de su campaña. Antes de convertirse en fiscal general, Mayes fue funcionaria electa republicana en la Comisión de Corporaciones de Arizona, profesora en la Escuela de Sostenibilidad Global de ASU y periodista. “Prometí que sería una abogada para todas las personas de Arizona. Sin importar quién seas, sin importar dónde vivas, ya sea en la zona rural de Arizona o en la zona urbana de Arizona, sin importar cómo rindas culto, sin importar cuál sea tu partido político, y hemos cumplido con eso”, dijo Mayes en su declaración inicial durante el debate. El grupo de campaña de Mayes, Kris Mayes for Arizona, ha recaudado 4.6 millones de dólares hasta octubre, según el sitio web de datos de financiamiento de campañas de la Secretaría de Estado de Arizona. Entre sus respaldos se encuentran 15 grupos laborales, incluidos AFL-CIO y Ironworkers Local 75; grupos de derechos reproductivos como Emily’s List; y grupos ambientalistas como Sierra Club. Recibió críticas de la gobernadora demócrata Katie Hobbs a principios de 2026, cuando Mayes cuestionó la actuación local de agentes federales de ICE. Mayes expresó su preocupación de que la ley de Arizona de “Stand Your Ground” pudiera provocar enfrentamientos con agentes federales del orden que operan vestidos de civil. “Es como una receta para el desastre”, dijo Mayes a 12News en enero. “Tenemos en otros estados personas sin uniforme y con el rostro cubierto que no pueden ser identificadas como agentes de policía. Eso es un problema. Por eso es tan importante tener uniformes y estar identificados, especialmente en un estado como Arizona”. Hobbs dijo que los “comentarios fueron inapropiados y que debería retractarse de ellos”. Legisladores republicanos también pidieron su renuncia por esos comentarios. Sus posturas Para ayudar a los votantes a diferenciar entre los candidatos, Arizona Luminaria les hizo preguntas clave a cada uno. La candidata demócrata Kris Mayes respondió a las preguntas por correo electrónico. La campaña del candidato republicano Warren Petersen respondió a las preguntas de Luminaria durante nuestra cobertura de las elecciones primarias. No respondió a varios correos electrónicos en los que se le solicitó hacer comentarios para esta nota sobre las elecciones generales. Las respuestas de Mayes provienen de las respuestas enviadas por correo electrónico por su campaña. Para ofrecer a los votantes una mayor perspectiva sobre las posturas de Petersen como candidato, Arizona Luminaria incluyó información de sus respuestas durante el debate y sus respuestas anteriores a las preguntas de la redacción durante las elecciones primarias. Las respuestas de los candidatos fueron editadas ligeramente para mayor brevedad y claridad. Las casas prefabricadas son algunas de las viviendas más asequibles disponibles en Arizona, pero sus residentes tienen pocas protecciones contra los cobros excesivos de servicios públicos y los frecuentes cortes de electricidad durante el calor extremo del verano. ¿Cómo abordaría las necesidades de esta comunidad en su función como fiscal general? Kris Mayes: “Los habitantes de Arizona están siendo dejados en situaciones peligrosas durante el verano, particularmente los inquilinos de casas móviles. Demandé a los propietarios de Redwood Mobile Home Park en Tucson por poner en peligro a los residentes debido a un servicio eléctrico peligroso y poco confiable que los dejó repetidamente sin aire acondicionado durante el calor extremo. “Además de la seguridad durante el calor extremo, los cobros excesivos de servicios públicos son un problema importante entre los inquilinos de casas móviles. Los propietarios a menudo submiden los servicios públicos y han sido descubiertos abusando de los sistemas de submedición y cobrando de más a sus residentes. Mi oficina intervino. Pudimos devolver dinero a los residentes a quienes se les había cobrado de más. Y este año, impulsamos cambios a la Ley de Propietarios e Inquilinos de Parques de Casas Móviles que facilitarían detener los abusos en las tarifas de servicios públicos y proteger a los habitantes de Arizona. “Los propietarios de casas móviles respaldados por capital privado y con sede en California esperan tener un fiscal general que no se enfrente a ellos”. Warren Petersen: Durante el debate de Elecciones Limpias, en respuesta a los comentarios de Mayes sobre las contribuciones de BoaVida a un comité de acción política de Petersen, Petersen dijo: “Esto es preocupante: una mentira de Kris Mayes, alguien que debería entender la ley de financiamiento de campañas, está aquí diciendo que acepté dinero que no acepté. Fue destinado a un gasto independiente sobre el cual no tengo ningún control”. (Nota de la redacción: Los comités de acción política, o PAC, son organizaciones que no pueden coordinarse con los candidatos a los que apoyan. Un candidato podría devolver dinero recibido de un PAC, pero no trabaja directamente con el comité, según funcionarios de la Comisión de Elecciones Limpias de los Ciudadanos de Arizona.) Sobre la protección al consumidor, la campaña de Petersen dijo a Arizona Luminaria en su respuesta a las preguntas de Luminaria durante las elecciones primarias: “La protección al consumidor es una herramienta poderosa y tengo la intención de utilizarla para proteger realmente a los consumidores y no para promover una agenda política. Ya he sentado las bases para esto. Algunas de las cosas a las que me enfocaré son el engaño impulsado por la inteligencia artificial, las llamadas automáticas, las estafas románticas y los esquemas abusivos”. Se espera que las próximas elecciones sean tensas, con el presidente Donald Trump trabajando para limitar el acceso al voto por correo y difundiendo afirmaciones infundadas de fraude electoral. Como fiscal general, ¿cómo garantizará que las comunidades mantengan la confianza en el sistema electoral? Mayes: “Nuestras elecciones en Arizona son seguras y confiables y, como la persona encargada de hacer cumplir nuestras leyes electorales, siempre protegeré su derecho al voto. Trabajo diariamente para garantizar que los datos de los votantes de Arizona permanezcan seguros y privados. Estamos defendiendo los padrones electorales de Arizona de intentos de robar los datos personales de los habitantes de Arizona. Y demandamos y ganamos, protegiendo el voto por correo ante la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos para casi el 90% de los habitantes de Arizona que emiten su voto por correo. He procesado tanto a republicanos como a demócratas por fraude electoral porque nuestra democracia es más importante que cualquier partido político”. Petersen: Durante el debate, cuando le preguntaron si investigaría la integridad de las elecciones de 2020 si el presidente Trump lo llamara personalmente, dijo: “Biden ganó, de acuerdo. Pero en realidad me alegra que hayan planteado este tema, porque mi oponente piensa que todo está bien y sí necesitamos mejorar. Arizona tuvo uno de los resultados electorales más lentos en 2024. De hecho, fuimos los últimos del país en entregar los votos electorales. Trabajé en legislación, trabajé con demócratas y republicanos, para acelerar esos votos. Algunos de esos proyectos de ley fueron promulgados y algunos fueron vetados y ahora tenemos resultados electorales más rápidos. Nuestros votantes merecen sentir que sus elecciones son seguras y confiables y es nuestro trabajo asegurarnos de que se sientan así”. La fiscal general Kris Mayes ha pedido una moratoria sobre nuevos centros de datos debido a la preocupación por el uso de agua y electricidad en Arizona. ¿Cómo abordaría este tema en su función como fiscal general durante su próximo periodo? Mayes: “Cada vez más comunidades de Arizona se están comunicando con mi oficina sobre los proyectos de centros de datos que están surgiendo a su alrededor. Mi oficina ha anunciado una reunión comunitaria en Ahwatukee relacionada con un proyecto propuesto allí. Anteriormente intervenimos para detener el aumento de tarifas oculto y redactado en el acuerdo del centro de datos Project Blue. Si se están enterando de algún centro de datos que les preocupa en su comunidad, por favor informen a mi oficina. También estamos analizando si la legislación sobre molestias podría ser una vía posible para intervenir si existe una respuesta contundente de los residentes de que los proyectos están destruyendo la forma de vida de su comunidad”. Petersen: “Kris Mayes quisiera eliminar los centros de datos”, dijo durante el debate. “Si les gusta su tecnología, su teléfono y su computadora y las cosas que pueden hacer con ellos, probablemente piensen que los centros de datos son importantes. Hay preocupaciones muy válidas sobre los centros de datos. Hay tres grandes problemas con los centros de datos. Primero que nada, la ubicación. La comunidad, nuevamente, debería decidir la ubicación. Tal vez sea una zona de industria pesada o algún lugar donde la comunidad diga que estamos de acuerdo con esto. Esa debería ser una decisión de la comunidad y deberían asegurarse de estar de acuerdo con ella. La electricidad es una preocupación. Y también existe una preocupación por el agua. Los centros de datos, nuevamente, deben ser responsables de su agua, ya sea que eso signifique reciclarla o asegurarse de que hayan conseguido sus propios suministros de agua. Así es como se aborda la situación de los centros de datos”. 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The 2026 Sun Devils are 3-2 after five games, with little wiggle room to reach the heights they climbed in 2024. Once again, ASU needs a strong finish to achieve its goals, and the Sun Devils are about to face the most important and difficult stretch of the year. The Sun Devils (1-1 Big 12) will face unbeaten, No. 10 Texas Tech (5-0, 2-0) on Saturday in Lubbock. The following two weeks, they host Kansas State in what could be a trap game, and then travel to face unbeaten, No. 8 BYU (5-0, 2-0) in Provo, Utah. “There’s going to be highs and lows,” ASU coach Kenny Dillingham said Saturday following  ASU’s last nonconference game of the season, a 30-12 win over Hawaii. “Sorry, that’s part of it. I wish it could never happen, but it’s going to happen. The goal is to get better every single day.” It has not been the easiest opening to 2026 for the Sun Devils. After a blowout win against FCS opponent Morgan State, ASU suffered a fourth-quarter collapse in a 48-20 loss at Texas A&M to drop to 1-1. A win in London against Kansas put the Sun Devils back on track, but a 55-19 blowout defeat to Baylor dropped ASU to one of its lowest points since joining the Big 12. Last weekend’s win against Hawaii wasn’t perfect, but served to inject some confidence back into ASU ahead of Saturday’s Big 12 matchup with Tech at Galaxy Stadium. “We responded well this week,” linebacker Martell Hughes said after the victory over Hawaii. “We got together, just focused on some little things at practice during the week. It’s just ultimately going out there and playing with passion. That was the biggest thing that was missing last week.” ASU now faces seven consecutive weeks of conference play, a bigger challenge than the Sun Devils faced when they won the conference title two seasons ago. In 2024, three Big 12 teams finished the season ranked, the highest of which was No. 7 ASU. Last season, Texas Tech finished the regular season ranked No. 4, earning a bye to the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. In 2026, five Big 12 teams are currently ranked, with BYU the highest. Ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the reigning conference champions, Dillingham was asked about his mindset going into Big 12 play in a conference that has improved since 2024, when the Sun Devils won the title.  “You can’t worry about the noise,” Dillingham said. “You can’t worry about, ‘We should have done this. We should have done that. What are they going to do here?’ You just have to get better. If you keep getting better, who knows where you’ll be?” As ASU prepares to play in Lubbock, the team knows winning there will be no easy task. The undefeated Red Raiders’ only regular season loss since the 2025 season began was their loss to ASU last season. Texas Tech currently sits ninth in strength of record in 2026. “This place is going to be rocking here on Saturday,” Dillingham said. “They’re 5-0. They’re one of the best teams in the country, (a) top-10 team. Everything is positive there, so it’s a great challenge for our guys.” Despite Texas Tech’s resume, ASU had the upper hand the last time the teams met, beating the Red Raiders 26-22 at Mountain America Stadium in October 2025.  The teams share a unique connection going into Saturday’s game. Since ASU joined the Big 12, Texas Tech is the only out-of-state opponent the Sun Devils have faced in all three seasons, a stat true of the Red Raiders as well.  Dillingham downplayed any impact that last year’s win over the Red Raiders might have on Saturday’s game. “Last year’s team upset them,” Dillingham emphasized. Even if he ignores last season’s result, however, Dillingham knows his players will pay attention to outside factors and noise surrounding both programs. “They’re going to be motivated by outside factors,” Dillingham said. “That’s nothing that we can control, and that’s real. That’s natural. We should be motivated by outside factors, but we have to be motivated to play our best football game.” Coach Kenny Dillingham and the Sun Devils had to wait out some anxious moments when officials determined there was still one second remaining on the clock even though fans had already stormed the field after ASU’s 28-23 victory over BYU at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Nov. 23, 2024. One Hail Mary later, ASU had secured a victory – a feat the Sun Devils hope to repeat when the two teams meet again in Provo, Utah on Oct. 31. (File photo by Spencer Barnes/Cronkite News) The road does not get easier once ASU returns from Texas. While the matchup against Kansas State may not be ASU’s most important or difficult game against a team nicknamed the Wildcats – the Territorial Cup game against Arizona in Tucson closes out the regular season – the Kansas State matchup comes between two games against top-10 teams, and BYU the following week presents arguably the hardest challenge the Sun Devils will face this season. Currently tied atop the Big 12, the Cougars’ only losses since the start of 2025 came against eventual conference champions Texas Tech, finishing last season two spots out of the playoffs which stirred significant controversy. Ahead of the most important stretch of ASU’s schedule, Dillingham is confident in his team. “We have a football team that is capable,” Dillingham said. “That is the most exciting part. That’s why I come in here excited. 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Then the Rays answered in the top of the fourth inning, getting a two-run triple and putting themselves up 2-1. It was a short-lived lead as the Guardians got a two-run homer out of Petey Halpin.  October is full of unlikely heroes, and Halpin had only four homers in 83 games this season. This home run gave the team the lead, the win, and the upper hand in the best-of-seven series.  Odds subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad278ed75342cf4db912bd9 Biden judge rejects Obama CIA chief's legal bid against Trump over one key problem te 2026-10-16T19:20:13.959Z Biden judge rejects Obama CIA chief's legal bid against Trump over one key problem A Biden-appointed judge dismissed former CIA Director John Brennan's lawsuit against President Donald Trump and senior administration officials, ruling that his concerns about the potential destruction of evidence needed for a future criminal defense were too "speculative." The dismissal comes as Brennan faces two federal investigations, including a Justice Department probe into whether former intelligence officials conspired to violate Trump's civil rights through investigations into alleged ties between his 2016 presidential campaign and Russia. A separate investigation is examining whether Brennan made false statements during 2023 congressional testimony about the Steele dossier's role in a 2017 intelligence assessment of Russian interference in the presidential election. Trump has repeatedly accused Brennan, President Barack Obama and other former intelligence officials of orchestrating the "Russia collusion hoax," but they have rejected those accusations, claiming that the administration is attempting to discredit legitimate intelligence findings about Russian interference in the 2016 election. While Judge Jia Cobb called Brennan’s allegations that the Trump administration was targeting him for opposing the president "deeply concerning," she ruled that he lacked standing to sue because he had not shown that officials were likely destroying records relevant to a potential defense, and the injury he feared depended on a series of events that had not yet occurred. FORMER CIA DIRECTOR BRENNAN SUBPOENAED TO TESTIFY IN FEDERAL TRUMP CONSPIRACY CASE "For Brennan’s constitutional injury to actually accrue, a series of dominoes must fall, and Defendants’ deletion of records is just one of those dominoes," Cobb wrote. "There is no dispute about this: Defendants describe this domino chain in their motion to dismiss...and Brennan accepts it in his response." Brennan has been identified as a target in two federal investigations that have involved three grand jury inquiries — two in the Southern District of Florida and one in Washington, D.C. — but he has not been charged with a crime. The former CIA director was subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury in Fort Pierce, Florida, on Oct. 15, though his scheduled appearance was postponed. Brennan filed his lawsuit naming Trump, FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Todd Blanche, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and other officials on July 1, 2026. The 46-page lawsuit, accused the Justice Department of handling its investigation into Brennan with "unprecedented, irregular conduct" that was driven by the "president’s retribution agenda." DELETED EMAIL DETAILS ALLEGED TRUMP-TARGETING PUSH INSIDE LETITIA JAMES’ OFFICE: ‘FIND AND PURSUE CRIMES’ Brennan argued that key evidence could disappear before he had a chance to challenge any future indictment. He pointed to deleted social-media posts, the administration’s use of Signal and other messaging tools with auto-delete features, unpreserved texts and direct messages, AI queries, Microsoft Teams chats, and alleged failures to preserve discovery in other cases, including the prosecution of Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J. He said the loss of those records could make it harder to determine whether the investigations were based on legitimate law enforcement concerns or political retaliation. "With this lawsuit, Director Brennan has served notice that the government’s conduct and its document preservation will be carefully scrutinized in the event of any future indictment. Director Brennan will continue to vigorously defend himself against these baseless investigations, and he will challenge any attempt to use the criminal justice system for personal and political retribution," Brennan’s lawyers, Ken Wainstein and Dan Gelber told the AP. The lawsuit also pointed to what it described as irregularities in the Justice Department’s handling of the investigation. It cited the removal of longtime DOJ prosecutor Maria Medetis Long, who was reportedly taken off the Brennan investigation in April 2026 after expressing doubts about the strength of the case, as evidence of what it described as irregular conduct. She was replaced by Trump ally Joseph diGenova, who later resigned from his role overseeing the investigation amid reported internal disagreements over the handling of the case. TRUMP SAYS HE WILL NOMINATE ACTING AG TODD BLANCHE TO PERMANENTLY LEAD JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Brennan’s attorneys accused the Justice Department of "judge-shopping" by trying to steer grand jury proceedings toward Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon in Fort Pierce, Florida, rather than allowing the case to proceed through the court's normal assignment process. They also questioned why prosecutors were pursuing the investigation in Florida when much of the allegations occurred in Washington, D.C. The complaint also accused DOJ and FBI leaders of improperly discussing details of the investigations publicly, raising questions about whether officials disclosed information that should have remained confidential.It cited Attorney General Todd Blanche’s statements that DOJ had issued "200 grand jury subpoenas" and was investigating a "pattern of behavior" to "destroy" Trump, as well as FBI Director Kash Patel’s public discussion of the investigations and their targets. Fox News Digital reached out to the Justice Department for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad278ec75342cf4db912bd0 Philly gay sports bar canceled by its own for not being gay enough on eve of WNBA Finals te 2026-10-16T19:20:12.441Z Philly gay sports bar canceled by its own for not being gay enough on eve of WNBA Finals A Philly gay sports bar will close its doors this weekend after members of the LGBTQIA+ community accused it of a cocktail of egregious behavior, including transphobia, misogyny and a slew of microaggressions. With Game 1 of the WNBA Finals set for Saturday afternoon, instead of a celebration of everything queer, Marsha's South Street will hold its own funeral. After facing serious allegations of the bar not being gay enough, Black queer bar owner Chivonn Anderson tried to hold on for dear life, but ultimately she was left no choice but to call it quits during the Holy Grail for gay sports bars. "It is with heavy hearts that we have decided to close Marsha’s doors for good. We have loved serving this community, and still believe that more than ever this city needs more women/queer/BIPOC- owned businesses," Anderson wrote Thursday on the bar's Instagram page. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "For all of our beloved regulars and supporters- we will miss you! Please come by this weekend and say goodbye. We will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for one last hurrah before we shut down," she added. How is it possible for a Philly gay sports bar not to be gay enough? This all started back in April when Black trans manager and bartender Olivia Rhodes claimed that the place was a hellhole for gays to work. "Marsha’s may claim to be a queer safe space, but it is nothing like that," Rhodes said on Instagram. It was the ultimate insult. Word quickly got around. Fair or not, Marsha's was in trouble. Rhodes also claimed the bar's general manager, Rylan, said that nonbinary queers were "overly emotional, too sensitive" and that the place needed to hire more men because the bar could use "more testosterone." You get the point. The workers wanted this place to be way gayer. More trans. "Marsha's has a long history of misogyny, and racism that doesn't align with the queer identity it claims and represents," Rhodes charged. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Another former worker, who is a biracial, bisexual woman, claimed she was treated poorly, too. There were also allegations levied on Reddit by an employee who says the head chef misgendered workers. "Marsha's is actively and explicitly not a queer space, it's at BEST a space for cis white lesbians to come ogle the 3-4 minorities that come through on any given night and at worst it's just a straight sports bar half-heartedly marketed as vaguely lesbian adjacent," a Reddit user added. Anderson tried her best to weather the storm. She even bent the knee in a September Instagram post that was clearly a full-court shot to save her business as the WNBA playoffs were firing on all cylinders. "We have trained staff on biased language and microaggressions," the bar owner wrote. "We enforce a zero-tolerance policy against hate and bias. We have worked with, and will continue to work with, amazing restorative justice practitioners in our community that have held us accountable. We have done the work, and we want to keep growing." Too late. The gays already canceled you, Chivonn. Now you're hosting a funeral as Angel Reese tips off her first WNBA Finals. "It must be liquidated," the angry Reddit user wrote in April of the bar. Mission accomplished. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad278e975342cf4db912bbf ‘He’s a Dad.’ Parent Heard Shots and Rushed to Stop the Gunman. te 2026-10-16T19:20:09.548Z ‘He’s a Dad.’ Parent Heard Shots and Rushed to Stop the Gunman. The father of two girls at Silver Rail Elementary School, who confronted shooter, was grateful for the support of the community and has asked for privacy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad278e775342cf4db912ba4 Patrick Mahomes Could Join Tom Brady in NFL Record Books With Week 6 Win te 2026-10-16T19:20:07.904Z Patrick Mahomes Could Join Tom Brady in NFL Record Books With Week 6 Win Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes could join all-time great QB Tom Brady in NFL history with a win on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad278e675342cf4db912b9b Who Was Rhoam Summer? Oregon School Shooting Victims Identified te 2026-10-16T19:20:06.208Z Who Was Rhoam Summer? Oregon School Shooting Victims Identified A 5-year-old child has been identified as the youngest victim in Thursday's mass shooting at an elementary school in Oregon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad276c775342cf4db912b56 Scottsdale Superintendent Scott Menzel on the changing school landscape te 2026-10-16T19:11:03.949Z Scottsdale Superintendent Scott Menzel on the changing school landscape The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board voted 3-2 last week to close two schools because of declining enrollment.  Copper Ridge School K-8 and Laguna Elementary will be shuttered after... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Scottsdale Superintendent Scott Menzel on the changing school landscape first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad276c175342cf4db912b35 Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for the MLB Playoffs, College Football Week 7 te 2026-10-16T19:10:57.653Z Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for the MLB Playoffs, College Football Week 7 Shut the laptops, ignore work emails, and grab a drink because tonight is the start of the weekend, and that means we get college football action and MLB Playoffs to bet on. Hard Rock Bet is offering new users a chance to bet $5 and earn No Sweat Bets. If those bets lose, you’ll be given up to $500 in bonus bets.  Friday is the start of the College Football Weekend, and we have three different games taking place. The quarterback battle will be one of the most interesting parts of each game. The first one is between Memphis and Tulane.  Memphis should have a major advantage in this game in the air, with a lot more success. Here is how the two quarterbacks stack up in this game: In the second game, we see a Big Ten battle between Washington and Purdue. They both have seen some shaky quarterback play. Demond Williams Jr. and Ryan Browne have each thrown about the same number of times. Here is how they stack up:    Browne has slightly better numbers and fewer interceptions. Williams has done a bit more work on the ground, with 130 more rushing yards and one additional touchdown.  The third game on the schedule is between App State and Coastal Carolina. App State hasn’t gotten quite as much production out of their quarterback through the air, but he does have one fewer game played than Coastal Carolina.  Bailey has been solid through the air, and hasn’t turned the ball over much, especially considering how often they’ve asked him to throw. App State hasn’t been able to convert their passes into touchdowns, but they also have protected the ball well.  If football isn’t your thing, you can turn to MLB, with the Guardians and Rays taking the field for Game 4.  Hard Rock Bet is giving new users a chance to bet $5+ on their first wager. Regardless of if it wins or loses, you’ll receive a $50 bonus bet token each day for the next ten days, totaling $500 in bonus bets.  When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at 7:30 ET Where: Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana TV/Streaming: ESPN Odds subject to change When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at 8:00 ET Where: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana TV/Streaming: FOX Odds subject to change When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at 8:00 ET Where: Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina TV/Streaming: FOX Odds subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad276bd75342cf4db912b2c Major US grocery chains hit by cybersecurity incident te 2026-10-16T19:10:53.224Z Major US grocery chains hit by cybersecurity incident You pull out your phone to check your grocery store's digital coupons or place an order for dinner. Suddenly, the app won't open. The website is unavailable, and the groceries you were counting on for tonight may never arrive. For anyone who depends on online grocery shopping, that's a frustrating problem. That's the situation shoppers encountered this week at several major U.S. supermarket chains. A cybersecurity incident at grocery giant Ahold Delhaize forced the company to take some systems offline. The disruption affected Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Hannaford and the Giant supermarket chains. The company says its physical stores have remained open, although customers have experienced interruptions to online services. There's another reason this story deserves attention. The same company suffered a major data breach in 2024 that exposed personal information belonging to more than 2.2 million people. So, as investigators work to understand the latest incident, shoppers have a reasonable question: Could their personal information be at risk again? CHICK-FIL-A DATA BREACH EXPOSES CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You’ll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com. FRENCH SUPERMARKETS FACE MILLIONS IN LOSSES AFTER CYBERATTACK HITS REFRIGERATORS NATIONWIDE On Oct. 12, Ahold Delhaize confirmed a cybersecurity issue within its network. The Netherlands-based company owns some of America's best-known regional supermarket chains and operates more than 9,400 stores worldwide. The company took certain systems offline to protect its operations while security teams investigated the problem. In its official statement, Ahold Delhaize said: "Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue. This includes taking some systems offline to help protect them." The company serves approximately 60 million customers each week across its international businesses. Consequently, a problem involving its technology can affect grocery shopping far beyond a single store. The cybersecurity incident has disrupted online services for five major U.S. supermarket chains: According to Grocery Dive, websites and mobile apps for all five chains were still unavailable on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 14. That marked at least the third consecutive day of online disruptions. Customers have encountered problems accessing online ordering and digital coupons. Some app-based loyalty features have also been unavailable. In its Oct. 13 update, Ahold Delhaize said it was beginning a controlled relaunch of certain systems. However, as of Oct. 14, the company had not announced a firm timetable for restoring all affected services. Yes. In its Oct. 13 statement, Ahold Delhaize confirmed that its supermarkets across Europe and the United States remained open and were serving customers. Notices from the affected U.S. chains also indicated that pharmacies were operating during their normal business hours. However, online shopping has experienced significant disruptions. Customers have faced interruptions to grocery pickup and delivery services. Meanwhile, shoppers who rely on digital coupons have encountered problems accessing their usual discounts. As of Oct. 14, Food Lion, Giant Food and The Giant Company also directed customers to third-party delivery services, including Instacart, DoorDash and Uber Eats, where available. For customers who depend on grocery delivery because of mobility challenges or limited transportation, these disruptions can create a serious inconvenience. If you placed an online grocery order that was never fulfilled, the affected supermarket chains said customers would receive refunds for those orders. However, it's worth checking your credit card or bank account to make sure the refund actually arrives. Keep your original order confirmation and any emails related to the purchase. If the refund doesn't appear within the retailer's stated processing period, contact customer service through a verified channel. If your grocery app remains unavailable, shopping inside a physical store may be your most dependable option. Still, consider calling ahead if you need a specific service or want to confirm that a prescription is ready. On Oct. 13, Ahold Delhaize issued a statement, updated Oct. 14, saying it was in the process of starting a controlled relaunch of certain systems. The company said it was working with external cybersecurity experts and appropriate authorities to investigate the incident. In a direct response to CyberGuy, an Ahold Delhaize USA spokesperson provided an update on efforts to restore affected services. "Please know our teams are working as quickly as possible to restore systems safely that we took offline as a precautionary measure, including our websites," the spokesperson told CyberGuy. The spokesperson also confirmed that stores remain open and apologized for the disruption to customers. However, Ahold Delhaize has not publicly identified who caused the problem or explained how its network was compromised. It has also not confirmed whether ransomware played a role. That leaves several important questions unanswered, including how the incident began and when all affected services will be restored. The company has not provided a firm timetable for full restoration. This may be the biggest concern for shoppers who have online grocery accounts. In its statement, Ahold Delhaize said investigators had found no evidence at that point that customer, employee or partner data was taken during the incident. That's encouraging for shoppers who have provided personal information to these supermarket chains. However, investigators were still examining the incident as of that update. The company's preliminary findings do not definitively rule out data theft. As of Oct. 14, Ahold Delhaize had not confirmed that personal information was stolen during this latest incident. That means shoppers should remain alert without assuming their personal information has been compromised. Unfortunately, this isn't the first major cybersecurity incident involving Ahold Delhaize. In November 2024, hackers gained unauthorized access to internal U.S. business systems operated by Ahold Delhaize USA Services. The attackers obtained files containing sensitive personal information. The company eventually disclosed that more than 2.2 million people were affected. According to a filing with the Maine Attorney General, the breach involved approximately 2.24 million individuals. In a June 2025 breach notification, the company explained that the stolen information varied by person. Exposed records could include: The vast majority of those affected were current or former employees, along with their dependents and beneficiaries. The company said it had no indication that customer payment or pharmacy systems were compromised during the 2024 attack. The ransomware group INC Ransom claimed responsibility for the earlier incident. However, Ahold Delhaize did not publicly confirm the group's involvement. There is currently no confirmed connection between that attack and the October 2026 cybersecurity incident. For many of us, grocery shopping now involves much more than walking into a store with a shopping list. We create accounts, save payment details and use loyalty programs to access discounts. Some families depend on online ordering every week. When a supermarket chain experiences a cybersecurity incident, those conveniences can suddenly disappear. For Ahold Delhaize, the challenge now extends beyond restoring its apps. The company also faces questions about the security of its systems after experiencing two major incidents in less than two years. Customers deserve to understand what happened once investigators have reliable answers. Even without confirmed customer data theft, a widely reported cybersecurity incident can give scammers opportunities to target shoppers. These seven precautions can help you protect your information and avoid additional headaches. Scammers may send emails or text messages claiming that you need to verify your payment information to receive a grocery refund. Those messages can seem especially convincing if you've recently had an order canceled. Avoid clicking unexpected refund links. Instead, review your original payment account or contact the retailer using a verified phone number. Never provide your banking password or pay a processing fee to receive a refund. If you placed an order around the time of the outage, check whether the store charged you for groceries you never received. Save your confirmation emails and keep any receipts. Then, review your account for a refund. If the money doesn't appear within the retailer's stated processing period, contact customer service or your payment provider. If you reuse your grocery account password on other websites, replace it with a unique one. A password manager can generate and store strong passwords without forcing you to remember each one. Also, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) if your grocery account supports it. That gives your account another layer of protection against unauthorized access. A real cybersecurity incident gives scammers an opportunity to send convincing fake breach notifications. You might receive a message claiming that your grocery account has been compromised and that you must immediately verify your identity. Before entering personal information, confirm the alert through the retailer's official communications. Although Ahold Delhaize reported no evidence of data theft in its Oct. 14 update, regularly checking your financial accounts remains a smart precaution. Enable transaction alerts through your bank or credit card provider. Pay attention to unfamiliar charges or unexpected account activity. If you normally use your grocery store's app to access digital coupons or loyalty rewards, check your receipt carefully. Some discounts may be unavailable while the retailer's online services are down. Before checking out, ask a store employee whether there's another way to receive an advertised discount. Keep your receipt if you believe you were overcharged so you can request an adjustment when customer service becomes available. If you clicked a suspicious grocery refund or security alert link, your next steps depend on what information you shared. If you entered your password, change it immediately through the retailer's official website once it's available. Update any other accounts using that password. If you provided credit card or banking information, contact your financial institution and ask about securing your account. You can also report suspected fraud to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov. If you downloaded a suspicious attachment, run a security scan using strong antivirus software on your device. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. I find it troubling that a company responsible for feeding millions of American families is dealing with another major cybersecurity incident so soon after its last one. We depend on grocery stores for something as basic as putting dinner on the table. Increasingly, those stores also want us to use their apps to access the best prices and place orders. What concerns me is how quickly those everyday conveniences can disappear when something goes wrong with a retailer's technology. And after the 2024 breach exposed personal information belonging to more than 2.2 million people, I think Ahold Delhaize has some serious questions to answer. I'd like to know what caused this latest incident and whether the company addressed weaknesses identified after the previous attack. Those answers could go a long way toward restoring customer confidence. As of the company's October 14 update, investigators had found no evidence that customer, employee or partner data was taken in the latest incident. That's reassuring, although the investigation continues. In the meantime, you should remain cautious about unexpected refund messages or suspicious security alerts. If your grocery store suffered two major cybersecurity incidents in less than two years, would you still trust it with your personal information, or would you take your business somewhere else? Let us know by writing to us at CybergGy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad276b975342cf4db912b23 Internet owes Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk big apology after second consecutive hat trick te 2026-10-16T19:10:49.776Z Internet owes Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk big apology after second consecutive hat trick When the Florida Panthers acquired forward Brady Tkachuk in a trade with the Ottawa Senators over the summer, hockey fans and pundits everywhere bemoaned the fact that an already established champion was slowly becoming a super team. And who could blame them? After all, the Cats were coming off of winning back-to-back Stanley Cups just 12 months earlier, and the only reason they missed the playoffs in 2026 was due in large part to a historic rash of injuries to some of their biggest stars. Adding Tkachuk seemed like a case of the rich getting richer, as Florida recovered to full strength while adding one of the best young players in the game to their roster. For the first couple weeks of the season, it looked like the addition of Matthew's younger brother was all smoke and mirrors, with Brady being held to zero points through the first five games of the year. Rival fans were quick to jump all over this fact, given that both the Panthers and the Tkachuk brothers were seen as polarizing villains throughout the NHL. The internet had a field day, but just as the fans started to take their victory laps, Brady got hot. Then he became nuclear. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE After breaking the points seal three games prior with an assist in a 5-3 loss in Buffalo, the younger Tkachuk brother notched back-to-back hat tricks in wins over Columbus on Tuesday and Vancouver on Thursday, becoming the first to do so since fellow American Auston Matthews in 2024. His three goals against the Canucks proved to be the difference, too, as the Cats needed every bit of Brady's offensive prowess to squeak out a 3-2 victory in overtime. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Not bad, eh? But it gets even better. Matthew became the first player in NHL history to assist his brother on all three goals of a natural hat trick. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER In short, the Tkachuk brothers are on fire, and if they can carry the water for Florida - along with other Panthers like Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, and Seth Jones - while Brad Marchand and captain Aleksander Barkov are out with injuries, the Cats could be a dangerous team heading into the new year. There's still almost a full season of hockey to play, but there are plenty of Eastern Conference teams who will be looking under their beds at night now that Florida seems to have their mojo back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad276b675342cf4db912b1a Bryan Kohberger fights to remove judge who called him 'worst of the worst,' questioned his honesty te 2026-10-16T19:10:46.812Z Bryan Kohberger fights to remove judge who called him 'worst of the worst,' questioned his honesty Bryan Kohberger's new lawyer is taking another swing at Idaho prosecutors in his fight to have the judge who called his client a "faceless coward" removed from post-conviction proceedings. Court-appointed attorney Greg Rauch is accusing Latah County prosecutors of "regurgitating" rules rather than addressing concerns raised in his motion to disqualify Judge Steven Hippler from the case. Hippler said Kohberger, 31, "slithered" into the victims' home before committing a crime that made him "the worst of the worst" after the killer admitted guilt last year. At issue, according to Rauch, "is how [Hippler's] statements about counsel’s preparation and [Kohberger's] capacity for truthfulness bear on the disputes it may now decide, in combination with the myriad of other statements made." KOHBERGER PROSECUTORS SAY NO AS IDAHO KILLER TRIES TO BOOT JUDGE WHO CALLED HIM A 'FACELESS COWARD' And when addressing the fact that there would be no allocution or explanation from Kohberger, the judge also questioned whether Kohberger even possessed the capacity to say something truthful. "Even if I could force him to speak, which legally I cannot, how could anyone ever be assured that what he speaks is the truth?" Hippler asked during sentencing. "Do we really believe, after all of this, he is capable of speaking the truth, or of giving up something of himself to help the very people whose lives he destroyed? Rather, I suspect the so-called reason would be dished out in enticing self-serving and aggrandizing untruthful bits, leaving people wanting more information, more insight, and thus enhancing even further the power he seeks to hold." BRYAN KOHBERGER DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HE WAS DOING WHEN HE PLEADED GUILTY: UNSEALED MEMO Rauch wrote that "of course" judges can deny defense motions, "condemn terrible crimes," and go on to preside over post-conviction claims. BRYAN KOHBERGER'S NEW LAWYER SAYS KEY QUESTIONS MAY SOON GET ANSWERS IN COURT "The question is not whether someone might criticize the Court, but whether an informed, reasonable observer could question its impartiality in light of this connected record," he wrote. And it's not just that Hippler tore into Kohberger at sentencing. He has also taken issue with a June scheduling order days before Kohberger surprised the country and pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty. "This motion does not rest upon one adverse ruling, one harsh statement, or the mere fact that the judge who presided over Bryan Kohberger’s criminal case has been assigned to his post-conviction proceeding," Rauch wrote in his initial 22-page motion on Aug. 27. "It rests upon the extraordinary convergence of all of them." Hippler had rejected a request for more time for Kohberger's previous defense lawyer, Anne Taylor, and in a June 26 order, described her complaints about discovery as "ultimately empty" while suggesting she was simply trying to delay his trial. IDAHO PROSECUTORS ACCUSE BRYAN KOHBERGER OF 'FISHING' TO FIND BETTER ARGUMENTS FOR BID TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA Six days later, at a change-of-plea hearing, Hippler asked Taylor, "Have you been able to do all the discovery you feel necessary?" "Yes, Your Honor," she replied. BRYAN KOHBERGER WAIVED HIS APPEAL RIGHTS BUT PLANS ON PURSUING POST-CONVICTION RELIEF Prosecutors, in an opposition to the motion filed earlier this month, wrote that Kohberger had failed to show Hippler "is biased." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Outgoing Latah County Prosecuting Attorney Bill Thompson, who announced his retirement earlier this week, and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Keith Scholl wrote that Hippler's statements about Kohberger after he'd admitted to killing four innocent students were not unusual or out of line. BRYAN KOHBERGER’S 2027 HEARING IS NOT GUARANTEED AS IDAHO SEEKS QUICK DISMISSAL "In our case, the sentencing remarks are not enough to show bias, and the required showing of perceived bias cannot be tied to this Court's capacity to fairly adjudicate any [post-conviction relief] claims alleged in this case but rather puts this Court in the best position to adjudicate them as the legislature and the Idaho Supreme Court's rules intend," they wrote. BRYAN KOHBERGER'S POST-CONVICTION RELIEF BID ENABLED BY FLAWED PLEA DEAL, PSYCHOLOGIST ARGUES Rauch also argued that Hippler could voluntarily recuse himself from the case to avoid any appearance of partiality. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS In the new 12-page filing, Rauch also argued that prosecutors have attributed concessions to his client that were never made, mischaracterized his initial motion and failed to address some of the arguments he did make in it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "The State’s Response does not resolve this motion by repeating the ordinary rule, supplying concessions Petitioner never made, or calling the disputed statements routine," Rauch wrote. Kohberger is attempting to undo his guilty plea in the University of Idaho student murders that killed Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, in November 2022. GOT A TIP? The former criminology Ph.D. student initially filed a handwritten petition for post-conviction relief in July. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Rauch was later appointed to represent him and has until Jan. 13, 2027 to file an amended petition that is expected to be much more in-depth than Kohberger's. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "A request for an impartial adjudicator is certainly not a request for a sympathetic one," he wrote. "Reassignment would change the judge, not the evidence or the governing law." A hearing on the matter was supposed to take place Thursday, before Hippler abruptly canceled it and said it would be rescheduled later. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad276af75342cf4db912b0a What We Know About the Shooter at an Oregon School te 2026-10-16T19:10:39.978Z What We Know About the Shooter at an Oregon School He was 16 years old and used a pump-action shotgun registered to his mother. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad276ab75342cf4db912b01 ‘He’s a Dad.’ Parent Heard Shots and Rushed to Stop Gunman te 2026-10-16T19:10:35.679Z ‘He’s a Dad.’ Parent Heard Shots and Rushed to Stop Gunman The father of two girls at Silver Rail Elementary School, who confronted shooter, was grateful for the support of the community and has asked for privacy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad276a875342cf4db912aeb Sports Doctor Fears Eagles QB Jalen Hurts’ Season Could Be Over te 2026-10-16T19:10:32.196Z Sports Doctor Fears Eagles QB Jalen Hurts’ Season Could Be Over Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is dealing with a blood clot that could threaten the rest of the season, according to one sports doctor. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2743d75342cf4db912a56 Former University of Kentucky cheerleader sentenced to 10 years in prison for infant's death te 2026-10-16T19:00:13.570Z Former University of Kentucky cheerleader sentenced to 10 years in prison for infant's death Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday, according to local media, after being convicted of first-degree manslaughter for the death of her infant child. Snelling, who was indicted for manslaughter and three other charges in March, pleaded guilty in August. Officers from the Lexington Police Department arrested Snelling in August 2025 after her roommates heard loud noises coming from her closet. When officers arrived on scene, they found the infant cold to the touch and wrapped in a trash bag placed in the closet, the city of Lexington announced in a statement. ARIZONA WOMAN CHARGED WITH KILLING NEWBORN CHILD 45 YEARS AFTER BODY WAS FOUND The infant was born alive and died from asphyxiation, the Kentucky Medical Examiner's Office determined, according to the Lexington statement. When Judge Diane Minnifield asked Snelling how she ended the infant's life, she replied, "I deprived him of oxygen." "I was under a lot of emotional stress and my baby came unexpectedly," Snelling said through tears while in court. "And instead of helping him, I ended his life and afterward I cleaned up and didn’t tell anyone." IDAHO MOM WHO CLAIMED VACCINES KILLED HER TWIN BABIES CHARGED WITH MURDERING HER KIDS In addition to the manslaughter charge, Snelling pleaded guilty to charges of abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant. Snelling, who was a senior at the time, told investigators that she was awake for 30 minutes after giving birth, but then passed out on top of the baby. When she woke up, she saw the infant "turning blue and purple," according to court documents. NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS ADAM MONTGOMERY'S MURDER CONVICTION IN DAUGHTER HARMONY'S DEATH Investigators also found that Snelling had deleted photos of her labor from her phone and other evidence of her pregnancy, according to court documents. Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano, Michael Dorgan and Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2743b75342cf4db912a4d ‘Buck’ stops at Walz: Flanagan ducks Minnesota fraud blame as GOP rival exposes glaring contradiction te 2026-10-16T19:00:11.877Z ‘Buck’ stops at Walz: Flanagan ducks Minnesota fraud blame as GOP rival exposes glaring contradiction Michele Tafoya, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Minnesota and a former broadcaster, aggressively sought to put her opponent, Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, on the defensive during a Friday afternoon debate over the billion-dollar fraud schemes that drew national attention to the state earlier this year. Early in the debate, Tafoya pressed Flanagan on her qualifications for federal office, pointing to her record as lieutenant governor. "My opponent has been second in command in this state for eight years, drawing a taxpayer-funded paycheck. And what do we have to show for that? We have massive fraud, historic fraud. We have test scores down. We have crime spiking. We have a massive surplus turned into a deficit," Tafoya said. TAFOYA MAKES 'COMMON SENSE' PITCH TO DISAFFECTED DEMOCRATS AS SHE VOWS TO FIGHT MINNESOTA’S ‘SOCIALIST LURCH’ "This election is about Peggy Flanagan." Local and federal investigators have uncovered myriad fraud schemes involving daycare centers, food programs, health clinics and other operations accused of defrauding the state of up to $9 billion. Investigators say fraudsters either inflated the number of people they allegedly helped or fabricated their services altogether — all while receiving government dollars. When the issue resurfaced later in the debate, the moderator asked Flanagan directly whether, in her view, she had "any ownership over the fraud." Flanagan sought to distance herself from the issue, pointing to Walz's acknowledgment that responsibility for oversight rested with him. "The governor has been very clear that the buck stops with him," Flanagan said. "He was the one who had oversight here. I've led on issues like paid family and medical leave, nation-leading child tax credit, making sure that kids get breakfast and lunch at school. Those are the things and those are the areas where I took the lead." When Flanagan then redirected the conversation to criticism of President Donald Trump, Tafoya went on the attack. DAVID MARCUS: PEGGY FLANAGAN'S DEI RECORD AND FRAUD SCANDAL PUT MINNESOTA SENATE RACE IN THE SPOTLIGHT "Peggy, Donald Trump isn't on the ballot. You and I are on the ballot, and only one of us let $9 billion walk out the door to fraud to suggest that we that she somehow is going to be a fraud czar all of a sudden," Tafoya said. "My goodness, she was second in charge in this state, and she's just going to point her finger at Gov. Tim Walz when she demanded to be in the room where everything happened. But suddenly she has nothing to do with this. Again, sell it to someone else," she added. Flanagan has served as Minnesota's lieutenant governor for nearly eight years, taking office in 2019. By the time Walz announced that he would not run for re-election as governor amid political scrutiny for the fraud, Flanagan had already announced her bid for U.S. Senate. Responding to Tafoya, Flanagan doubled down on her criticism of Trump, noting that the president had recently endorsed Tafoya. "Donald Trump doesn't just endorse anybody. In fact, he endorses against people in his own party if they dare to take him on. Michele Tafoya passed his litmus test with flying colors," Flanagan said. Tafoya then laid out her own proposals for combating fraud, including tougher consequences for noncitizens who defraud Americans. "Number one, if you're a guest of this country and you defraud Americans, you must leave. You must leave, and you should have no pathway back," she said. FRAUD EXPERT EXPOSES HOW HIDDEN NETWORKS DROVE MINNESOTA FRAUD, OTHER MAJOR SCAMS: 'CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE' SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "Number two, if you're an American and you defraud your fellow Americans, we should be talking about mandatory prison minimums. Tough sentences, not an easygoing slap on the wrist. And number three, if you're a state like Minnesota who cannot keep your financial house in order, why would the federal government release billions and billions of dollars to you, only to see it go to fraud?" Tafoya said. After securing their respective parties’ nominations earlier this year, Flanagan and Tafoya will face off in the state’s Nov. 3 general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2743a75342cf4db912a44 Save 30% on Xtrema ceramic cookware and get a free mini skillet with a $250 purchase te 2026-10-16T19:00:10.300Z Save 30% on Xtrema ceramic cookware and get a free mini skillet with a $250 purchase Xtrema's 19th anniversary sale runs Oct. 16-25, with 30% off ceramic cookware and bakeware, including skillets, Dutch ovens, saute pans and more. If you spend $250 or more during the sale, you’ll also receive a free mini skillet. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad271ef75342cf4db9129e9 ‘No block, no rock’: Arizona State receiver Omarion Miller hunting downfield opportunities te 2026-10-16T18:50:23.406Z ‘No block, no rock’: Arizona State receiver Omarion Miller hunting downfield opportunities TEMPE – Omarion Miller led the Big 12 in yards per reception when he was a wide receiver for Colorado last season. Three games into his Arizona State career, his average had fallen from 17.9 yards to 7.5. The reason behind the disparity has little to do with Miller’s talent. “I have not been going deep much because of the defenses we’ve faced,” Miller said. “Early on, I’ve been the gadget guy a little bit.” The senior’s skills will be on display Saturday when the Sun Devils (3-2 overall, 1-1 Big 12) take on undefeated No. 10 Texas Tech (5-0, 2-0) at what should be a raucous Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Miller spent three seasons under Colorado coach Deion Sanders before transferring to ASU. Miller now works with receivers coach Hines Ward, whose 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers included two Super Bowl titles and a Super Bowl MVP award. As a freshman in 2023 with the Buffaloes, Miller caught seven passes for 196 yards in a game against USC. Miller missed the rest of the 2024 season after getting hurt against Kansas State, leaving him out of Colorado’s final seven games. A season later, he led the Buffaloes with 45 catches, 808 yards and eight touchdowns. “Super athletic, superb ball skills,” Ward said of Miller’s Colorado film. “Really the total package. He could pretty much run the whole route tree, do a lot of different things.” At ASU, Miller identified blocking as an emphasis in Ward’s coaching. Ward has condensed that expectation into four words: “No block, no rock.”  It’s a mantra the Sun Devils hope to use in force Saturday. After blowing out Morgan State 70-7 in the season opener, ASU coach Kenny Dillingham praised the receivers’ effort away from the ball. Miller also caught eight passes for 102 yards in that game. Morgan State’s defense left perimeter screens available, Dillingham said, and ASU kept taking them. Through three games, Miller had 20 catches, but ASU frequently used him on screens and underneath throws. The volume kept Miller involved without creating the downfield production he had at Colorado. Many of his early opportunities required him to gain most of the yardage after the catch. ASU’s next two opponents, Texas A&M and Kansas, held Miller to 12 catches for a combined 47 yards on 23 targets. His longest reception across those games gained 11 yards. Those results did not reflect a lack of downfield opportunities.  Dillingham counted eight different routes Miller ran downfield during the two-game stretch.  “Is that too many? Some teams only put people on four routes,” Dillingham said.  Finding the right combination remained the responsibility of ASU’s coaching staff.  “If it’s not working, or for some reason the connection isn’t there, that’s not a player problem,” Dillingham said. “That’s a coaching problem. That’s a ‘me’ problem that I have to figure out how to make it work better.”  ASU has moved Miller throughout the offense while he learns the system. Ward, meanwhile, has evaluated more than Miller’s production. “He’s been phenomenal to work with. He’s been a joy to our receivers’ room,” Ward said. “I know he’s one of our locker room’s favorites. Everybody gravitates around him.” Against Baylor on Oct. 3, Miller caught five passes for 85 yards, including a touchdown from 30 yards. A week later against Hawaii, he caught six passes for 78 yards. ​​On his longest reception against Hawaii, Miller caught quarterback Cutter Boley’s pass 16 yards beyond the line of scrimmage and gained another 33 yards. The play accounted for 49 of Miller’s 78 receiving yards in the game. Through five games, Miller has 31 catches for 312 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 14.8 yards per catch against Baylor and Hawaii, nearly double his average through the first three games. It marked an increase from his first three games but still trailed his 17.9-yard average at Colorado. Miller hopes to alter that reality the rest of the season. “I need to be that guy going down the field,” he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad271e675342cf4db9129b9 Lawyers for girl alleging sexual assault by trans wrestler fire back at Washington officials in SCOTUS appeal te 2026-10-16T18:50:14.621Z Lawyers for girl alleging sexual assault by trans wrestler fire back at Washington officials in SCOTUS appeal A Washington high school wrestler who alleges she was sexually assaulted by a transgender opponent during a girls’ match is asking the Supreme Court to intervene before her next season begins, and her attorneys are firing back after the defendants tried to write off her claimed harm as "manufactured." In an Oct. 15 filing, her attorneys at Alliance Defending Freedom accused the three defendants, the Puyallup School District, Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, of shifting responsibility for providing those protections. "Defendants’ briefs mostly point the finger at each other, trying to pass the buck for the harm inflicted," Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) attorneys wrote in an Oct. 15 reply supporting the girl, Kallie Keeler and her mother, Stephanie Brown. WOMEN WHO FACED BIOLOGICAL MALES IN GIRLS' SPORTS AND LOCKER ROOMS SPEAK OUT AHEAD OF WASHINGTON STATE VOTE "Exit isn’t accommodation. It’s the injury, and Brown and K.M.K. are suffering it now," the attorneys added, rejecting the argument that withdrawing from competition adequately addresses the family’s concerns. Keeler, identified in court as K.M.K., alleges a transgender opponent sexually assaulted her during a girls’ wrestling match in December 2025. Pierce County prosecutors declined to file criminal charges. Her family is seeking protection against being matched with male opponents while its lawsuit proceeds. The reply follows opposition briefs from the Puyallup School District, Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. "The ‘irreparable’ nature of Applicants’ claimed harm is manufactured," the state argued, challenging the asserted emergency and likelihood of future injury. The statement addressed the justification for immediate court intervention, rather than characterizing the alleged assault as fabricated. The district said Brown could decline matches without district-imposed penalties. It also cited supportive measures, an expedited school transfer and an ongoing independent Title IX investigation. The defendants raised concerns about their authority to control matchups, competition rules and other students’ privacy. ADF countered that the defendants collectively control eligibility, participation and competition rules. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "Defendants each disclaim full power, but in so doing, they ignore that together they hold it all," the reply states. The attorneys also challenged the suggestion that the family should await the ordinary appeals process. The district’s appellate answering brief is due Nov. 19, three days after wrestling practices begin, according to its opposition and WIAA’s calendar. ADF said the extension was granted over the family’s objection. Alongside its Title IX request, ADF outlined an alternative accommodation based on parental rights: Officials would withdraw Keeler, or notify her mother so she could withdraw her, when they know or have reason to know an opponent is male. Under that proposal, Keeler would receive treatment comparable to the most favorably treated forfeiture allowed by the rules, such as a medical forfeiture. In a tournament, her opponent could advance while she continued in the applicable consolation bracket. "Her opponent advances, and she stays in the tournament," ADF wrote. The district court and Ninth Circuit previously denied temporary relief. The Supreme Court application remained pending Friday, with the docket listing the family’s reply but no ruling. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad271e475342cf4db9129b0 Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS Unlocks Play $5, Get $100 Promo for Any College Football Week 7 Game te 2026-10-16T18:50:12.955Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS Unlocks Play $5, Get $100 Promo for Any College Football Week 7 Game It is hard to believe that we are essentially at the halfway mark for most teams. Some will have a few more than 13 or 14 games, but for the most part, that’s about it. Week 7 delivers great games on the schedule, and Underdog is offering new users a chance to get $100 in bonuses from a $5 wager using promo code FOXNEWS. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad271df75342cf4db912987 Former NFL QB Eviscerates Broncos’ Bo Nix: ‘Disrespectful to the Position’ te 2026-10-16T18:50:07.985Z Former NFL QB Eviscerates Broncos’ Bo Nix: ‘Disrespectful to the Position’ After his performance vs. the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Broncos QB Bo Nix was ripped apart by a former NFL quarterback. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad271de75342cf4db91297e Elon Musk's Flying Tesla is the Perfect Ad for Trump's America te 2026-10-16T18:50:06.306Z Elon Musk's Flying Tesla is the Perfect Ad for Trump's America You’ve never seen anything quite like it before, but it fails to serve the overwhelming majority of Americans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26fa675342cf4db9126c1 Pope Leo XIV seen for first time since lung cancer surgery amid major recovery milestone te 2026-10-16T18:40:38.800Z Pope Leo XIV seen for first time since lung cancer surgery amid major recovery milestone Pope Leo XIV is up and moving after having part of his lung removed. After undergoing thoracic surgery Tuesday, during which surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung, examination of the tissue confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, or lung cancer, according to the Vatican. The pope, 71, has spent four days recovering at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy, following the successful procedure. DR MARC SIEGEL: POPE LEO'S LUNG SURGERY PUTS MODERN MEDICINE ALONGSIDE FAITH On Friday, the Vatican released the first photos of Pope Leo after the operation. The pope is pictured standing at an altar in green vestments, celebrating Mass in a makeshift chapel at the hospital where he distributed communion. According to a Holy See Press Office statement, several members of Gemelli’s medical and nursing staff and members of the Vatican City State Gendarmerie Corps attended the service. POPE LEO'S LUNG TUMOR RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT CANCER RISK FOR NONSMOKERS "In his homily, the Pope thanked all the staff – doctors, nurses and orderlies – for the work they do every day caring for patients in their frailty, and especially for what they have done and continue to do for him," the statement said. The Vatican also confirmed on Friday that the pope’s recovery continues with "steady improvement in his overall condition." Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora added that the pope’s "post-operative recovery allows him to carry out normal daily activities entirely independently." Pope Leo plans to make his first public appearance since the procedure on Sunday during the noon-day Angelus, which he normally leads. NEVER SMOKED A CIGARETTE? YOU COULD STILL BE AT HIGHER RISK FOR LUNG CANCER Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel said the pope’s procedure included a small incision with VAT (video-assisted thoracoscopy), which involves less pain and has a quicker recovery. The pope was in good health "to begin with" and is highly active, which plays a "major role in recovery," Siegel, who has not treated the Pope, told Fox News Digital. "Since he wasn’t a smoker and likely had very good underlying lung function, loss of a lobe – when there are three total on the right – shouldn’t have a major impact on daily activity, especially with pain controlled," the doctor added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER In a separate Fox News Digital interview, Lary Robinson, M.D., an oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, shared his surprise regarding the pope’s health status. About 80% of lung cancers occur in people who smoke or have smoked, said Robinson, who has not treated the pope. However, he noted that lung cancer also occurs among never-smokers — including an estimated 10% of male patients and 25% of female patients. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "But [the pope] had surgery and had a lobectomy, so this is usually only done with people who have localized disease, and presumably he had localized disease. And hopefully that's a stage 1 cancer," the doctor added. If the pope’s cancer is stage 1, there is a "high chance" of cure — about 90%, depending on the size of the tumor, the oncologist said. The fact that he went straight to surgery suggests there was likely no evidence that the cancer had spread. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f9b75342cf4db912683 Jimmy Butler Sends Strong Message About Warriors Return After ACL Tear te 2026-10-16T18:40:27.239Z Jimmy Butler Sends Strong Message About Warriors Return After ACL Tear Jimmy Butler opens up about his ACL recovery, Stephen Curry and his determination to return strong for the Warriors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f9975342cf4db91267a Bucks Make Home Opener Adjustment for Brewers World Series Run te 2026-10-16T18:40:25.624Z Bucks Make Home Opener Adjustment for Brewers World Series Run The Brewers just secured a spot to the World Series for the first time in 44 years, and the city of Milwaukee wants to celebrate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f9875342cf4db912671 Seahawks' Mike Macdonald Sends Clear Message on Sam Darnold After Broncos Loss te 2026-10-16T18:40:24.113Z Seahawks' Mike Macdonald Sends Clear Message on Sam Darnold After Broncos Loss Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald gave an honest assessment of Sam Darnold's poor performance in an overtime loss to the Broncos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f9675342cf4db912668 Magic Hesitant to Match Warriors' $110 Million Deal for Anthony Black te 2026-10-16T18:40:22.415Z Magic Hesitant to Match Warriors' $110 Million Deal for Anthony Black The Magic reportedly won't match the Warriors' $110 million deal for Anthony Black as extension talks continue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f9475342cf4db91265f Map Compares Republican and Democrat Fundraising in Critical Senate Races te 2026-10-16T18:40:20.656Z Map Compares Republican and Democrat Fundraising in Critical Senate Races Democrats built a major fundraising edge in key Senate races in the third quarter, but GOP outside spending remains strong. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f9275342cf4db912656 Caleb Williams Gets Huffy With Media Over a Question — Was it ‘Disrespectful?’ te 2026-10-16T18:40:18.702Z Caleb Williams Gets Huffy With Media Over a Question — Was it ‘Disrespectful?’ Should it be considered rude if emotion from an injury bleeds over during a press conference? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f9075342cf4db91264d Ohio State Issued Harsh Reality Check Ahead of Indiana Showdown te 2026-10-16T18:40:16.804Z Ohio State Issued Harsh Reality Check Ahead of Indiana Showdown A college football reporter considered Ohio State's College Football Playoff outlook before Saturday's game against Indiana. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f8f75342cf4db912644 Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Not Satisfied With Offense Despite 4-0 Start te 2026-10-16T18:40:15.246Z Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Not Satisfied With Offense Despite 4-0 Start Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is not fully satisfied with the team's performance thus far. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f8d75342cf4db91263b Thunder Rookie Aday Mara's NBA Debut in Jeopardy After Contract Dispute te 2026-10-16T18:40:13.593Z Thunder Rookie Aday Mara's NBA Debut in Jeopardy After Contract Dispute Spanish club Basket Zaragoza have challenged Aday Mara's move to OKC, raising questions about the rookie's NBA debut. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f8b75342cf4db912632 US Forces Launch Japan Patrols to ‘Reduce Risk’ After Marine Murder Arrest te 2026-10-16T18:40:11.873Z US Forces Launch Japan Patrols to ‘Reduce Risk’ After Marine Murder Arrest A U.S. Marine was arrested in Okinawa on October 4 on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman in the city of Naha. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f8975342cf4db912629 Trump's Texas ICE Crackdown May Have Paved Way for Pro-Immigrant Consensus te 2026-10-16T18:40:09.862Z Trump's Texas ICE Crackdown May Have Paved Way for Pro-Immigrant Consensus A year into Trump’s ICE crackdown, Texans say they want a safe border and a way for many undocumented immigrants to stay legally. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f8875342cf4db912620 Heidi Levine Hospitalized: List of US Journalists Attacked in West Bank te 2026-10-16T18:40:08.029Z Heidi Levine Hospitalized: List of US Journalists Attacked in West Bank The attack on Heidi Levine is the latest reported instance of a U.S. journalist facing violence, allegedly by Israel settlers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26f8675342cf4db912617 Colts Make Surprise Decision on Veteran WR Weeks After Signing Him te 2026-10-16T18:40:06.089Z Colts Make Surprise Decision on Veteran WR Weeks After Signing Him The Colts released a veteran wide receiver less than a month after signing him, abruptly ending his brief stint in Indianapolis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26d3f75342cf4db9125d1 No need for capes: Phoenix Suns embrace each other’s superpowers as they prepare for season te 2026-10-16T18:30:23.353Z No need for capes: Phoenix Suns embrace each other’s superpowers as they prepare for season PHOENIX – Every basketball player has their niche, something that helps them stand out from their competition on the court. The Phoenix Suns refer to these special gifts as superpowers.   For some players, it simply means having a knack for putting the ball in the basket. For others, the superpower is defined by more under-the-radar skills such as being in the right place at the right time or making up ground on defense.  As the Suns prepare for the regular season opener Oct. 21 at Portland, the team’s primary goal is to blend these superpowers while staying true to their foundation and identity. “It’s always first and foremost who the player is,” Suns coach Jordan Ott said. “You don’t want to change who the player is, per se. We want to highlight their greatest skills within the framework of our identity and what we do.” The Suns have a versatile roster of players with numerous unique skill sets, making the process a lot easier, Ott said. They have players whose superpower is shooting and putting the ball in the basket, such as guards Devin Booker, Collin Gillespie and Luke Kennard.  “Luke is a shooter, that’s his super skill,” Suns guard Jordan Goodwin said. “Then you know Booker’s superpower, he’s going to put the ball in the hole.” Other players’ superpowers are a bit more niche.  “I would say Rasheer Fleming’s superpower is his recovery time,” Goodwin said. “He’s the only player I’ve seen be extremely late to a position and still go get a block somewhere.” Goodwin’s superpowers have become more evident as he has become an integral piece of the Suns’ rotation, spinning and barrelling his way to becoming a fan favorite.  “Goodie’s (Goodwin’s) superpower is offensive rebounding and just having a nose for where the basketball is at all times,” Gillespie said.  When asked where he has noticed the most personal development since his rookie season, Gillespie said that once he was able to consistently play and get an opportunity, the game slowed down for him and he was able to discover his own strengths.  “You can figure out what your superpowers are,” said Gillespie, who joined the team in 2024. “We talk about that a lot here, and I think I’ve just been able to find ways to play off the ball, catching and shooting, playing in get action, pick-and-roll, threes, so I think my superpower is shooting and just finding ways to get it off.” Luke Kennard’s superpower is shooting. The Suns guard has a career field goal percentage of 46.6 and a career 3-point shooting percentage of 44. 2, which leads all active players in 3-point accuracy and is second all-time behind Steve Kerr’s 45.4%. (Photo by Harry Figiel/The Associated Press) Ott has appreciated the way the players have bought into the team’s identity and their own identities during training camp, while continuing to hone the skills that have brought them here. He highlighted Kennard and Miles Bridges, two first-year Suns who have excelled at that balance  When discussing superpowers, however, it’s impossible to ignore the guy with the longest cape.  There is little argument now that Booker is one of the greatest Suns of all time. Suns guard Jalen Green said Booker’s immense skills make it extremely comfortable to play alongside him.  “He’s one of the top shooting guards in the NBA for a reason,” Green said. “As coach says, his superpower, which Book has multiple of, is playing both on and off the ball which makes the game much easier for everyone else.” Having these superpowers is especially important for young players trying to establish their presence in the league. For Ott, it’s about blending their ready-made skills into a contributing rotational piece.  He used newly signed center Duop Reath as an example of embracing his specific skills while also challenging the center, who joined the Suns in September, to expand his game even further.  “Duop is a different piece we didn’t have, but we’re going to change it to his strengths,” Ott said. “But at the same time, we’re going to ask him to crash and pressure the basketball and do things that he may not have as much experience with.” Following a season where the Suns were one of the surprise success stories across the NBA, reaching the first round of the playoffs before falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Ott  continues to instill the identity he has built within the organization.  Simultaneously, he is embracing each of his players’ collective strengths, while celebrating their individual superpowers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26d3575342cf4db9125a0 Best Sportsbook Promos for College Football Week 7, Including Indiana vs Ohio State, BYU vs Notre Dame te 2026-10-16T18:30:13.728Z Best Sportsbook Promos for College Football Week 7, Including Indiana vs Ohio State, BYU vs Notre Dame College Football has a ton of great action ahead of us on Saturday. There are more ranked matchups this week than we’ve had in any other week this season. Six matchups between ranked teams, and many more ranked teams are in action. College Football has plenty of options for you to wager on - ranked matchup or not.  With so many options, it can be a bit overwhelming. There are also a lot of sportsbooks to choose from, and new users get the benefit of selecting from these welcome offers and a recommended bet for each game. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users the promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 in FanCash when wagering $20 on a game today. Turbo Richard, the running back from Indiana, has racked up 597 yards on just 71 carries this season and found the end zone five times. He had a tough game last week against Nebraska, but he should back on track even against a tough Ohio State defense and gets into the end zone at -145.  Ohio State vs Indiana Odds Odds subject to change One of the better games on the agenda is between two SEC teams. Alabama is coming off a loss and is a big favorite on the road. Tennessee won last week, but dropped a game at home to Texas a few weeks ago. The total has dropped quite a bit, but it might’ve gone too low now. Back the over 51.5 as both teams can put up points in a hurry, and Alabama should look to score regularly after the tough loss last week. Bet $5 on this and earn a $50 bonus token from FanDuel. You can then repeat that process for five straight days to earn $250 in bonus bets.  Alabama vs Tennessee Odds Odds subject to change BetMGM is offering new users up to $1,500 in bonus bets if your first wager on their app loses using promo code FOXNEWS. We’ve already seen some impressive games from both Oklahoma State and Houston. The Cowboys are 4-1 and have only lost to Tulsa. They also beat Oregon, which is the best win between the two teams. Houston is 20th in the league, and their lone loss was a close one to a tough Texas Tech team. Houston being at home might be the major advantage in this one; back them to cover the short spread.  Oklahoma State vs Houston Odds Odds are subject to change Another great SEC battle to watch this week is between Missouri and Ole Miss. Both teams enter with one loss on their record. Missouri lost to Mississippi State three weeks ago. Ole Miss lost to Florida after beating LSU the previous week in the ultimate trap spot. Now both are in the top 15 of the nation. Ole Miss has averaged 38.8 points per game, and Missouri has averaged 35.8 points per game. Offense comes easy to both, so back over 58.5 on bet365. Wager $10 and earn $365 in bonuses whether the bet wins or loses.   Missouri vs Ole Miss Odds Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26d3475342cf4db912597 Fox News AI Newsletter: AI engineer accused of bugging conference room te 2026-10-16T18:30:12.244Z Fox News AI Newsletter: AI engineer accused of bugging conference room IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER: - Ex-OpenAI engineer charged with planting recording device had one-way flight booked to Saudi Arabia, DOJ says - Anthropic warns self-replicating AI could spread across household devices within months - One state is ground zero as Trump's multibillion-dollar tech ambitions face a midterm test INSIDE JOB: The former OpenAI engineer charged with planting a recording device inside a conference room at the AI giant's San Francisco office had a one-way flight booked to Saudi Arabia days before he was taken into federal custody, the Justice Department said. FRIDGE TAKEOVER: Artificial intelligence models could soon be capable of copying themselves across everyday household devices, potentially creating networks that are difficult to shut down, according to new research from AI company Anthropic. THE TOKEN TEST: Ohio has emerged as ground zero in the growing political fight over the massive data centers powering America's AI boom, with voters across the state set to weigh in on the industry's rapid expansion this November. OPINION: The lesson of social media is not that transformative technologies should be feared. It is that when children are involved, safeguards must come before harm — not after. HIT THE BRAKES: Microsoft President Brad Smith highlighted the need for global regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in a new interview, saying that AI currently faces lighter safety requirements than milk. DON'T BE 'CRUEL': Anthropic updates its usage policy to ban sustained, needless abuse toward Claude AI models. Dagen McDowell, Taylor Riggs, and Brian Brenberg debate if chatbots are treated like moral beings and why users exhibit weird behavior. OPINION: For decades, Americans have thought about national security primarily in terms of military strength — the aircraft we build, the ships we deploy and the men and women who defend our country. RUSH TO MARKET: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined "Big Money in the Morning" to discuss why eight states are suing OpenAI, alleging the artificial intelligence giant rushed its models to market without adequate safety testing. FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Instagram YouTube X LinkedIn SIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERS Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Health DOWNLOAD OUR APPS Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi WATCH FOX NEWS ONLINE Fox News Go STREAM FOX NATION Fox Nation Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox News here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26d3175342cf4db91258a Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. Voters te 2026-10-16T18:30:09.138Z Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. Voters One campaign has created social media posts focusing on U.S. support for Israel to sow discord ahead of the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26d2e75342cf4db912581 What Measures Keep Students Safe? Prevention, Not Defenses, Experts Say te 2026-10-16T18:30:06.056Z What Measures Keep Students Safe? Prevention, Not Defenses, Experts Say The gunman entered the school by shooting through a locked door and was eventually stopped by a bystander, raising questions about what more schools can do to protect children. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad26ada75342cf4db912520 NBA and many sportsbooks agree to ban multiple types of bets due to recent betting scandals te 2026-10-16T18:20:10.851Z NBA and many sportsbooks agree to ban multiple types of bets due to recent betting scandals The NBA has been rocked with scandal over the past year as it pertains to sports betting. Sports betting is now integrated into almost every broadcast. It's ingrained in the game from the weekly talk shows to the pregame coverage. Now the NBA is putting some guardrails on multiple bets within some of the most prominent sportsbooks. Apparently, having players allegedly help bettors cash massive parlays wasn't exactly great for business. According to ESPN, the league is banning several types of bets this season, including same-player parlays involving multiple statistical unders — the very wagers at the center of recent gambling scandals involving Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier. If you haven't seen the videos of Terry Rozier allegedly botching plays, shooting wild shots, and turning the ball over in ridiculous ways, check it out here. NBA GUARD TERRY ROZIER MAY GET HIT WITH NEW CHARGES IN ALLEGED GAMBLING SCHEME These are also getting the boot in sportsbooks: MALIK BEASLEY INDICTED ON FEDERAL CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY FIXING HIS OWN NBA PERFORMANCES FOR BETTORS The crackdown comes after Porter admitted to intentionally removing himself from games to help gamblers cash in. In March 2024, one bettor reportedly placed an $80,000 parlay on six of Porter's statistical unders, with a potential payout of roughly $1.1 million. Porter conveniently exited after just three minutes. NBA GAMBLING SCANDAL SEES FIRST GUILTY PLEA AFTER FORMER LAKERS ASSISTANT'S CHANGE OF PLANS Not exactly subtle. Federal prosecutors allege a similar scheme involved Rozier in March 2023, when he left a Charlotte Hornets game after approximately nine minutes. Rozier has pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing. EX-FORDHAM BASKETBALL PLAYERS PERMANENTLY BANNED BY NCAA OVER ALLEGED GAME MANIPULATION BETTING SCHEME NBA executive Scott Kaufman-Ross told ESPN the league is trying to eliminate problematic wagers without pushing bettors toward illegal sportsbooks. Translation: The NBA wants to clean up gambling without losing the legal betting market. While speaking to Fox Business, a DraftKings spokesperson said, "The NBA’s guidance formalizes many of the market restrictions already reflected in DraftKings Sportsbook’s practices. DraftKings supports the NBA’s efforts and is committed to continued collaboration with the league to maintain game integrity, including through appropriate limits on betting markets. DraftKings’ Code of Responsible Engagement is fully aligned with the league’s stance on the harassment of athletes, coaches or officials." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The league is also stepping up its monitoring efforts, upgrading its AI-powered betting surveillance system and bringing in former NFL star and retired FBI agent Charles Tillman to educate players on gambling rules. Speaking to Fox Business, a FanDuel spokesperson said, "The legalized sports betting industry is built on a foundation of dialogue and collaboration with our league partners and the states in which we operate. We remain unwavering in our commitment to building a legal and regulated market that roots out abuses by those who seek to undermine fair competition and damage the integrity of the games we love." And because angry gamblers apparently need reminding that losing a parlay isn't a license to harass athletes, the NBA is introducing additional protections against threats and online abuse. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The league is partnering with a third-party service to help players remove harassing social media messages and launching a hotline to report threats. The message is pretty clear: Bet on basketball all you want. Just don't expect the NBA to make it easy to turn suspicious player performances into million-dollar paydays. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2664875342cf4db912154 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Calls 1-3-1 Team ‘Biggest Challenge’ Yet te 2026-10-16T18:00:40.445Z 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Calls 1-3-1 Team ‘Biggest Challenge’ Yet Kyle Shanahan explains why the 49ers can’t overlook the Commanders in Week 6 and what makes Jayden Daniels so dangerous. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2664675342cf4db91214b Trump Shrugs Off Affordability—Republicans Say It’s a Crisis te 2026-10-16T18:00:38.630Z Trump Shrugs Off Affordability—Republicans Say It’s a Crisis A new poll has revealed widespread and bipartisan concern about the state of the U.S. economy weeks out from the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2664475342cf4db912142 Colts Cut Ties With Veteran WR 24 Days After Signing Him te 2026-10-16T18:00:36.768Z Colts Cut Ties With Veteran WR 24 Days After Signing Him Darius Slayton never played a game for the Indianapolis Colts. Here’s what went wrong and where the ex-Giants WR stands. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2664375342cf4db912139 Seahawks Urged to Consider Drastic $35.5M Move With Struggling Sam Darnold te 2026-10-16T18:00:35.242Z Seahawks Urged to Consider Drastic $35.5M Move With Struggling Sam Darnold The Seattle Seahawks have a decision to make on Sam Darnold with $35.5 million in cap space for 2027 hanging in the balance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2664175342cf4db912130 Magic Johnson Sends Message to Dodgers After Failed World Series Three-Peat Bid te 2026-10-16T18:00:33.590Z Magic Johnson Sends Message to Dodgers After Failed World Series Three-Peat Bid Magic Johnson reacted to the Dodgers' failed World Series three-peat bid after the Brewers swept them in the NLCS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2663f75342cf4db912127 Dodgers Veteran Announces Retirement After Brewers Complete NLCS Sweep te 2026-10-16T18:00:31.495Z Dodgers Veteran Announces Retirement After Brewers Complete NLCS Sweep A 2025 World Series hero said he's retiring after the Milwaukee Brewers eliminated the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2663d75342cf4db91211e Warriors Refused to Trade Jimmy Butler for Anthony Davis, Jaylen Brown: Report te 2026-10-16T18:00:29.868Z Warriors Refused to Trade Jimmy Butler for Anthony Davis, Jaylen Brown: Report Jimmy Butler remains a priority for Golden State, reportedly turning down blockbuster trades for Anthony Davis and Jaylen Brown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2663c75342cf4db912115 Jalen Hurts' Blood Clot Issue Deemed 'Franchise-Changing Moment' for Eagles te 2026-10-16T18:00:28.113Z Jalen Hurts' Blood Clot Issue Deemed 'Franchise-Changing Moment' for Eagles An ESPN analyst believes quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clot could alter the Philadelphia Eagles' long-term future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2663975342cf4db91210c Texans Have Immediate Plan for Marvin Harrison Jr Against Jaguars te 2026-10-16T18:00:25.895Z Texans Have Immediate Plan for Marvin Harrison Jr Against Jaguars The Houston Texans made a quick decision on Marvin Harrison Jr.'s use against the Jaguars days after trading for the receiver. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2663875342cf4db912103 Steelers Make Big Decision on Jaylen Warren Amid Rico Dowdle's Return te 2026-10-16T18:00:24.210Z Steelers Make Big Decision on Jaylen Warren Amid Rico Dowdle's Return The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to have Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren on the field on Sunday, leading to a decision on carries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2663675342cf4db9120fa Ticket Prices for Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Reach Historic Numbers te 2026-10-16T18:00:22.374Z Ticket Prices for Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Reach Historic Numbers Ticket prices to see Angel Reese and the Dream battle Gabby Williams and the Valkyries in the WNBA Finals have hit record numbers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2663475342cf4db9120f1 Seattle's NBA Expansion Hopes Take a Hit as New Suitor Emerges te 2026-10-16T18:00:20.765Z Seattle's NBA Expansion Hopes Take a Hit as New Suitor Emerges Seattle's NBA expansion bid faces a new challenge as Adam Silver reportedly considers an alternative across the border. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2663275342cf4db9120e8 Jets Rule Out 2 Key Offensive Players for Week 6 Clash vs Patriots te 2026-10-16T18:00:18.934Z Jets Rule Out 2 Key Offensive Players for Week 6 Clash vs Patriots Two important players will remain sidelined when the New York Jets play the New England Patriots this Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2663175342cf4db9120df Who Is Kaylub Giamanco? Man Who Killed Oregon School Shooter Identified te 2026-10-16T18:00:17.206Z Who Is Kaylub Giamanco? Man Who Killed Oregon School Shooter Identified The father of two students at an elementary school in Oregon fatally shot the teen gunman, relatives said Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2662f75342cf4db9120d6 Eagles Turn to Former Cowboys QB After Jalen Hurts Injury te 2026-10-16T18:00:15.520Z Eagles Turn to Former Cowboys QB After Jalen Hurts Injury After Jalen Hurts was ruled out with a blood clot, the Eagles signed a former Cowboys QB to add depth behind Tanner McKee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2662d75342cf4db9120cd Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker Could End Historic Streak for His Former Team te 2026-10-16T18:00:13.812Z Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker Could End Historic Streak for His Former Team Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III could snap an active streak for the Seattle Seahawks in a Week 7 matchup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2662b75342cf4db9120c4 Shohei Ohtani Reveals Plans for Pitching Future After Dodgers Playoff Exit te 2026-10-16T18:00:11.661Z Shohei Ohtani Reveals Plans for Pitching Future After Dodgers Playoff Exit Shohei Ohtani disclosed whether he wants to pitch in 2027 after the Los Angeles Dodgers got swept in the ALCS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2662875342cf4db9120bb Ravens Receive Concerning Lamar Jackson News Ahead of Browns Game te 2026-10-16T18:00:08.972Z Ravens Receive Concerning Lamar Jackson News Ahead of Browns Game The Ravens receive a concerning Lamar Jackson development before Sunday's Browns clash, raising questions about Baltimore's plans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2662575342cf4db91209e India becomes the latest country to report rogue AI agent activity te 2026-10-16T18:00:05.917Z India becomes the latest country to report rogue AI agent activity The agents got in through credentials and connection settings left exposed in app configurations, public code repositories, and overly permissive cloud roles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2619275342cf4db911ff6 Ila Joanne Remy te 2026-10-16T17:40:34.773Z Ila Joanne Remy Ila Joanne Remy passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2026, in Gilbert, at the age of 94.       She was born on Nov. 13, 1931, in Fedora, S.D., and lived a life marked by devotion, service and a spirit of adventure.       Ila graduated from St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa in 1953. She worked as an RN and spent the last part of her career as the director of nurses for the Indian Health Service in Winslow.       Beyond her career, Ila was deeply involved in her community. She was a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star Ruby Chapter No. 3, and the Daughters of the Nile. She was also an active member of the United Methodist Church in Winslow, where her faith remained a steady presence throughout her life. Ila also loved to travel and she especially enjoyed camping, fishing, and houseboating.       Ila is preceded in death by her husband, Dolphin Otto Remy; and survived by her daughters, Renee Tyler (Larry) and Lisa Tate (Anthony); and her step-daughters, Kelly Rada (Paul), Kathy Howsden (Mike) and Kim Hodges (Jeff). In addition, she is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.       A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the United Methodist Church in Winslow.       In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Eastern Star Scholarship Fund in Ila’s memory. They can be mailed to: Ruby Chapter No. 3 O.E.S., Margie Brakefield, 5828 Pine Knot Drive, Happy Jack, Ariz., 86024. The post Ila Joanne Remy first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2618b75342cf4db911fc9 Ivy-League educated pediatrician allegedly murdered by husband who then set home on fire: police te 2026-10-16T17:40:27.113Z Ivy-League educated pediatrician allegedly murdered by husband who then set home on fire: police A highly-regarded pediatrician, mother and wife was murdered by her husband, investigators say. Julia Pederson, 41, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was killed after police say her husband, Jonathan Gatto, 41, strangled her inside the family's home and intentionally set it on fire. Authorities said the fire happened on Saturday, Oct. 10. Four days later, Gatto was arrested and charged with murder and arson, among other charges. TEXAS DAD FACES MURDER CHARGE AFTER ESTRANGED WIFE FOUND DEAD AT SUBURBAN HOME: POLICE The Harrisburg Bureau of Police said, "The investigation ultimately revealed that the death of the victim, a 41-year-old female, was not caused by a fire." Reports say the couple's 7-year-old daughter was also sleeping in an upstairs bedroom at the time of the incident, according to KATV. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X PITTSBURGH DOCTOR STABBED TO DEATH AFTER INTRUDER ALLEGEDLY ATTACKS HIM, WIFE AS THEY SLEPT: POLICE Pederson was an American Board of Pediatrics-certified pediatrician who earned her medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine. She earned her undergrad from Harvard University. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children's Community Pediatrics posted on Facebook that Pederson had started her position there in February. SEND US A TIP In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for UPMC CCP said: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Dr. Julia Pederson, a beloved pediatrician and valued member of our UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics team. Dr. Pederson devoted her career to caring for children and supporting families, and her loss is felt deeply by colleagues, patients and communities she served. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and loved ones, and ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time." SUSPECT IN PITTSBURGH DOCTOR'S MURDER HAD BEEN RELEASED WITHOUT BAIL ON PRIOR BURGLARY CHARGE: COURT DOCS Prior to her recent position, she provided pediatric care across various organizations in Pennsylvania, California and Chicago. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST An obituary for Pederson says, "Through her medical career, Julia devoted herself to the health and well-being of children, providing care and support to the families who placed their trust in her." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Gatto is currently sitting in a Dauphin County jail cell with no bond. His next court date is Oct. 28. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2618875342cf4db911fbd Katie Zacharia, Trump’s New Press Secretary, Is Fired After 5 Days te 2026-10-16T17:40:24.058Z Katie Zacharia, Trump’s New Press Secretary, Is Fired After 5 Days The ouster came as Ms. Zacharia was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2618675342cf4db911faa Unlikely Brewers Veteran Wins NLCS MVP After 6-RBI Performance vs Dodgers te 2026-10-16T17:40:22.212Z Unlikely Brewers Veteran Wins NLCS MVP After 6-RBI Performance vs Dodgers The MVP of the National League Championship Series is a 31-year-old journeyman who led the Brewers with six RBIs in four games. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2618475342cf4db911fa1 Brewers Sweep Dodgers, Head to World Series For First Time in 44 Years te 2026-10-16T17:40:20.606Z Brewers Sweep Dodgers, Head to World Series For First Time in 44 Years After being swept a year ago in the 2025 NLCS by the Dodgers, the Brewers returned the favor on Thursday night in Los Angeles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2618375342cf4db911f98 Trump on Katie Zacharia’s Future: ‘Maybe It’s Not for Her' te 2026-10-16T17:40:19.048Z Trump on Katie Zacharia’s Future: ‘Maybe It’s Not for Her' Trump raised doubts about Katie Zacharia’s future as White House press secretary, saying he told her to reconsider the role. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2618175342cf4db911f8f Jayden Daniels Delivers Blunt Admission on Commanders’ Late-Game Blunder te 2026-10-16T17:40:17.384Z Jayden Daniels Delivers Blunt Admission on Commanders’ Late-Game Blunder Commanders QB Jayden Daniels speaks out on the 27-27 tie with the Giants, and what he said about Dan Quinn is telling. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2617f75342cf4db911f86 Ex-NFL QB Sends Shedeur Sanders Blunt Message on Browns Trade Buzz te 2026-10-16T17:40:15.659Z Ex-NFL QB Sends Shedeur Sanders Blunt Message on Browns Trade Buzz Shedeur Sanders has one snap behind Deshaun Watson and new trade buzz. A former NFL QB weighs in on his Browns future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2617e75342cf4db911f7d Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers in Rare Agreement on Trump Michigan Rally te 2026-10-16T17:40:14.042Z Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers in Rare Agreement on Trump Michigan Rally Rogers and El-Sayed both want Trump in Michigan, for opposite reasons, as polls show a tight Senate race and Trump underwater. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2617c75342cf4db911f74 Eagles Season Hanging in Balance Amid Jalen Hurts Health Issues te 2026-10-16T17:40:12.469Z Eagles Season Hanging in Balance Amid Jalen Hurts Health Issues The Philadelphia Eagles have lost three straight. Jalen Hurts’ calf issue now makes the road back even steeper. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2617a75342cf4db911f6b Broncos QB Bo Nix Admits Major Issue Amid Criticism After Seahawks Win te 2026-10-16T17:40:10.633Z Broncos QB Bo Nix Admits Major Issue Amid Criticism After Seahawks Win After a 107-yard night vs. the Seahawks, Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix couldn’t pinpoint what’s stalling the offense Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2617875342cf4db911f62 Sam Darnold Gets Honest About Seahawks After Loss to Broncos in Overtime te 2026-10-16T17:40:08.892Z Sam Darnold Gets Honest About Seahawks After Loss to Broncos in Overtime Sam Darnold gave his honest assessment of the Seahawks' struggles after the team lost to the Denver Broncos in overtime. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2617675342cf4db911f59 Texas Data Centers Face Crackdown Calls as $500 Fine Derided  te 2026-10-16T17:40:06.810Z Texas Data Centers Face Crackdown Calls as $500 Fine Derided  Data centers must disclose water use but the punishment for not doing so is low. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad25f3275342cf4db911f18 20 years later: Local media recall Dennis Green, Cardinals’ Monday Night Meltdown te 2026-10-16T17:30:26.352Z 20 years later: Local media recall Dennis Green, Cardinals’ Monday Night Meltdown PHOENIX – The Monday Night Meltdown. To those not familiar with that debacle in Cardinals history, it may be remembered as an ordinary regular season game. But for those who watched it live from the stands or on television, Arizona’s 24–23 loss to the Chicago Bears at then-University of Phoenix Stadium is an indelible part of this franchise’s history.  It produced a litany of stunning plays and perhaps the most iconic postgame news conference in NFL history. “If this was on Sunday at one o’clock, there were 10 other games; it doesn’t get the notoriety it got,” said then-East Valley Tribune columnist Scott Bordow, who covered the game. “It’s fitting for the Cardinals, this sad franchise, that the game happened to occur on Monday night when the rest of the league was watching, and that’s what made it so memorable.”  The date was Oct 16, 2006 – 20 years ago tonight –– when the Cardinals and Bears faced off under the bright lights of Monday Night Football. The teams were trending in opposite directions so the game didn’t look that exciting on paper. Instead, it birthed one of the most iconic Monday Night Football games in NFL history.  The Cardinals entered the game at 1-4 under coach Dennis Green, while the Bears had everything coming up navy and burnt orange with a perfect 5-0 record in a season in which they ultimately made it to the Super Bowl before falling to Peyton Manning’s Indianapolis Colts. Arizona was hoping to make a statement at home and it embraced the underdog mentality, playing almost a flawless first half while keeping Chicago off the scoreboard to take a 20-0 lead into the locker room at halftime.  Green’s Cardinals looked primed to pull off the upset. “I mean everything went perfectly for the Cardinals in the first half,” former Arizona Republic beat writer and columnist Kent Somers said. “They could not have played any better.” The second half was a different story. The Bears ended the shutout with a field goal. That’s when the figurative rain turned into a downpour. The turning point in the game came at the end of the third quarter with the Cardinals still holding a 23-3 lead and in possession of the ball at their own 15-yard line. Quarterback Matt Leinart fumbled after Bears defensive end Mark Anderson hit him from behind. Safety Mike Brown scooped up the ball at the 3-yard line and ran it in to cut the lead to 23-10 after the PAT. The Cardinals were still in good shape late in the fourth quarter with a 23-10 lead when Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James fumbled the ball at his own 40-yard line. Cornerback Charles Tillman recovered and ran it back for a TD that cut the lead to 23-17 after Robbie Gould’s PAT.  Cardinals radio analyst Ron Wolfley still remembers his kiss-of-death statement to play-by-play man Dave Pasch right before the miscue. “I remember saying to David, ‘The good thing is, Edgerrin James is not a fumbler,’” Wolfley said. “I barely got that out of my mouth, the ball was snapped, David was calling the play and cut me off, and suddenly the ball came out on that very play.” Not even the announcers could believe what was taking place as the Cardinals’ collapse was occurring. And when Devin Hester returned a punt 82 yards for a TD with 2:58 to play, the Bears took the lead for the first time at 24-23.  Arizona still had a chance to recover, but Neil Rackers missed a 40-yard field goal attempt with 48 seconds remaining, leaving the home crowd stunned and Green stewing on what would be a one-question postgame news conference.  In a game where the Cardinals hoped to pull off their biggest upset of the season, they let the opportunity slip away. Somers said a large portion of the blame fell on Green for his play calling. “The Cardinals got very, very conservative on offense,” Somers said. “They started to hand the ball off to Edgerrin James the whole time.  “Looking back at it, the biggest mistake was a coaching error. They went away, at least offensively, from what was working in the first half.”  After the game, Green took his customary seat at the dais and fielded a question from AP freelance reporter Mark Brown that really had nothing to do with Green’s answer. In spite of the result, Brown asked about the strong performance of the Cardinals defense. It was clear that Green was ready to blow. The moment is better watched on video than in words. In the quote, Green referenced an earlier meeting between the teams in Week 3 of the preseason, where Arizona had defeated Chicago, but the Bears downplayed that result.  Now 20 years later, the quote has garnered millions of views and most Cardinals fans and media can recite the quote verbatim. “That one quote was everything in that rant, and I think that one quote is what made this kind of legendary still 20 years later,” Bordow said. “If you Google ‘NFL coaching rants,’ I guarantee you that’s gonna come up.” The loss also removed any hope that the Cardinals might turn their season around. They finished 5-11, in last place in the NFC West and the team fired Green on Jan. 1, 2007, one day after the regular season ended. “It’s how they lost the game that really bothered him,” Bordow said of Green. “The game was theirs and they blew it with mistakes. That’s what set him off. It’s the way they lost the game on Monday Night Football that set him up to explode.” After the initial outburst, Green still wasn’t done. As always, he had to do a radio hit with the sideline reporter, Paul Calvisi, and Wolfley remembers it fondly. “Our producer literally said, ‘Coach is coming your way right now and he’s really pissed,’” Wolfley said while laughing. “So he walked in there and Paul just conducted one of the best interviews I’ve ever heard. What a pro Paul really is for handling that situation.” Wolfley could only laugh when looking back on the postgame proceedings. They only added to what was already one of the wildest nights in franchise history.  “‘The Bears were who we thought they were, and we let them off the hook’,” Wolfley said, reciting Green’s infamous tirade. “One of the unbelievable moments in the 20 years of being in the broadcast booth.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad25f2875342cf4db911efe White-powder letter sent to Arizona Secretary of State amid national threat wave te 2026-10-16T17:30:16.062Z White-powder letter sent to Arizona Secretary of State amid national threat wave Secretary of State Adrian Fontes speaks to reporters outside the Executive Tower on Oct. 16, 2026. The day before, his office was evacuated after a worker opened an envelope containing white powder. The FBI and U.S. Postal Service are investigating. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office was evacuated Thursday after a worker opened a letter containing an unknown white powder, one of dozens of election offices across the country targeted with similar letters that the FBI and U.S. Postal Service are actively investigating.  “Yesterday’s attack was not a harmless prank,” Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes told reporters outside of the Executive Tower at the state Capitol. “The fear it caused is real.”  Fontes said that an employee in his office opened a letter Thursday and a white substance came out. The office was swiftly evacuated so a hazardous materials team investigated.  Votebeat reported that more than 100 election offices, political organizations and elected officials received similar letters. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Threats against election officials have escalated in recent years both nationally and locally as unfounded accusations of voter fraud from Republican elected officials and far-right influencers have fueled extremists to threaten officials or commit crimes, such as burning drop boxes, to stop the imagined fraud.  In recent years, Arizona has seen a significant drain of qualified election workers due to the increased threats as the state has been a focal point for false fraud claims. Arizona saw the most losses of any western state on its election workforce in the past few years.  “The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of suspicious mailings sent to various addresses nationwide, including Secretary of State offices and their related election offices,” the FBI said in a statement to the Arizona Mirror. “Some of the letters contained an unknown substance and we are working closely with our law enforcement partners to respond to each incident. We are also working with our partners to identify the individual or individuals responsible for the letters. This FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service will continue to safeguard the public and secure elections for American citizens.” But Fontes said his office and its employees are undeterred and the action did little to impact their daily work.  “To whoever sent that package, you failed,” Fontes said, urging voters to participate in the election to respond to the intimidation tactic. “The most practical response to intimidation is participation.”  The office’s chief information security officer, Michael Moore, said that they worked quickly and closely with both federal and local law enforcement to address the issue when it happened.  “To us, it was a Thursday,” Moore said. “Threats are not new.”  The incident occurred at around 3 p.m. when a member of staff opened an envelope addressed to the office that contained a “white powder.” The powder was quickly identified as non-toxic, Moore said.  “You basically caused no disruption,” he said, speaking to whoever sent the letter.  Fontes said his office had already “beefed up” its security a few weeks back and said that election officials across the state are prepared for any issues that could arise in the coming weeks, citing table top exercises his office has put on and the quick response to bomb threats made last cycle as examples.  “We are prepared. We are ready to go,” he said.  Fontes said his office has also been in communication with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes about state charges when the perpetrator is found, and he lauded his staff for remaining calm during Thursday’s chaos.  “While none of this is routine, they certainly handled it in a calm and professional manner,” Fontes said. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad25f2575342cf4db911ede Trump casts doubt on new press secretary's future after rocky White House debut te 2026-10-16T17:30:13.832Z Trump casts doubt on new press secretary's future after rocky White House debut President Donald Trump told Katie Zacharia to "reconsider" remaining in her White House press secretary role just one week after appointing her to the high-profile role.  Speaking with members of the press on the South Lawn on Friday, the president revealed he told Zacharia: "You don't have to do this if you don't want to… I think you should reconsider." It comes as her four-day tenure is already marked by mounting scrutiny over her legal credentials and a rocky debut before the White House press corps on Tuesday.  Critics have taken aim at Zacharia over her recent interviews attempting to recover from the bumpy start.  During an appearance on "Hannity" Thursday night, Zacharia was pressed over whether or not she could refer to herself as an attorney in which Zacharia admitted she did not pass the exam and never obtained a law license in the United States. TRUMP NAMES LEAVITT SUCCESSOR AFTER WEEKS OF SPECULATION — AND SHE'S NO STRANGER TO MAGA Zacharia was named to the role Oct. 9 and stepped behind the White House podium for her first press briefing just days later on Oct. 13. "I had already pre-registered for the bar exam, and basically during the summer, I knew I would be living in China and the result of the bar would be inconsequential. I sat for it because I didn't want to have a withdraw status," she said. WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS WIDELY PRAISE KAROLINE LEAVITT AS SHE ANNOUNCES EXIT FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION  Zacharia was also pressed on her 14-minute briefing where she took only three questions. "What I feel is I really stepped up to the plate with very little prep time," Zacharia said. "Given the fact that I'd been on the job less than maybe eight hours and had a briefing book in the morning, I feel like I did my very best, Sean, to deliver for the American people that day." Zacharia's debut drew scrutiny over several verbal stumbles, including a moment when she mistakenly referred to her husband as "my president" before correcting herself, as well as the briefing's brevity, during which she took questions from just three journalists in 14 minutes. Karoline Leavitt’s first White House press briefing lasted nearly 47 minutes, while Sean Spicer’s debut ran roughly 79 minutes. While Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ first briefing as press secretary lasted about 23 minutes in 2017. TRUMP'S NEW PRESS SECRETARY FACES FIRST MAJOR TEST AS WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ROOM ENTERS NEW ERA A White House official, who told MS NOW that she could end up with a shorter tenure than Anthony Scaramucci, whose notoriously brief stint as President Donald Trump's White House communications director lasted just 10 days before he was ousted in July 2017. "Getting behind the podium is tough, but she got off on the wrong foot," the unnamed White House official said, MS NOW reported. "She needs to get much better, fast, otherwise she'll break Scaramucci's record." The White House doubled down on supporting Zacharia Wednesday when asked by Fox News Digital for comment on the Scaramucci comparison reportedly coming from the White House. "Katie is a fabulous and wonderful addition to the team. She is uniquely qualified and whip smart to help inform the American people about all the great things President Trump and his Administration have been doing, and she will do an incredible job as Press Secretary," Cheung told Fox News Digital. The White House X account @PressSec, formerly run by Leavitt before switching to White House Press Office, never switched over to Zacharia. The account has not posted since Oct. 7. Zacharia, whom Trump described as an attorney when announcing her appointment, previously served as senior communications adviser to Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates the president's social media platform, Truth Social. Zacharia previously served as deputy assistant secretary for public affairs and a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad25f2175342cf4db911eb7 New Tucson bookstore Paper Cat Bookshop opens in November te 2026-10-16T17:30:09.273Z New Tucson bookstore Paper Cat Bookshop opens in November Two years of selling used books from folding shelves at local markets are about to pay off for Kris Luecker, who will open The Paper Cat Bookshop in November. Located at 2040 W. Orange Grove Road, The Paper Cat Bookshop is a longtime dream of Luecker, who is stepping away from her job in the publishing industry after more than 25 years. Luecker said she’s looking forward to using her industry knowledge to help local readers find stories that stay with them long after the last page, whether that be a bestseller or a book from a first-time author. Her love of books started long before her career did. “I was a crazy avid reader since I was a little kid. (Reading) was my favorite thing ... and it has stayed my favorite thing,” Luecker told Tucson Spotlight. “I was an English major, then I worked in publishing. I’ve just been reading nonstop for my entire life.” Luecker fell in love with Tucson and its scenery after the COVID-19 pandemic and decided to make a life here after needing a change. “I’m one of those people who have always had the dream in the back of her head, (of) I’m going to open a bookstore someday,” Luecker said. “I’ve had a really good career, but I thought it’d be more fun to be on the other side of book selling. Instead of acquiring and publishing, let’s actually put the books in people’s hands and be our own boss.” Her plans come as independent bookstores open at a rapid pace this year, despite the popular belief that chains such as Barnes & Noble dominate the market. Kris Luecker spent more than 25 years in book publishing before leaving to open The Paper Cat Bookshop, a longtime dream. Topacio Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. In fact, American Booksellers Association membership grew by more than 500 in 2026, to a total of 3,417 members representing 3,783 locations across the country, according to the Associated Press. This year’s membership numbers are triple what they were a decade ago and the highest number of new stores since the late 1990s. Luecker’s own ambitions for a bookshop started with a foldable, portable shelf and a thoughtfully curated selection of used books. She’s attended several markets in Tucson over the past two years, finding a large and welcoming bookish community. The response at those markets gave her the confidence to think bigger. “This is actually working, and I think I can do this. The people who come to the booth and find out and talk to me and learn about (Paper Cat Bookshop), they’re usually pretty excited,” Luecker said. “I get positive feedback on what I’m carrying. People have been really supportive and come back to the booth over and over again, it’s been really great.” While Luecker tabled around town at various events, she was always on the lookout for the perfect spot for her shop, even if it meant trial and error. “I started looking years ago at different spots, during the two years I was doing the pop-ups,” Luecker said. “Some of the spots I was looking at were gone by the time I was ready to go. I came down here, and everything just came together quickly and reasonably. I’m going to just call this meant to be and go with it.” Even before the shop has opened for business, Luecker continues to receive positive feedback from the community. “I’ve gotten emails from people who’ve walked by the sign saying, ‘We saw your sign. We’re so excited,’ which is really sweet and very reassuring on the days where I’m like, ‘What am I doing?’” Luecker said. The bookshop will carry a variety of new and used books and bookish merchandise while also providing a quiet space for reading and recharging. Luecker took to Instagram to announce the shop’s opening, thanking the community for its support, “past, present, and future.” “Whether you bought a book, donated funds, moved furniture, or wrestled a wind-blown tent with me, every single thing has helped me get this far, and I’m excited to open actual, real-life doors to you all,” Luecker wrote in the post. Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@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/6ad25f1e75342cf4db911ea3 Arizona attorney general voter guide: Where Mayes, Petersen stand  te 2026-10-16T17:30:06.816Z Arizona attorney general voter guide: Where Mayes, Petersen stand  Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes is facing Republican challenger Warren Petersen in a race that has drawn an endorsement from President Donald Trump and the attention of local homeowners and realty companies alike. Mayes’ efforts — as the chief law enforcement officer in Arizona — include challenging mobile home landlords and industries polluting the environment, as well as joining numerous national lawsuits against the Trump administration.  Her challenger in the November general election is offering a markedly different approach.  Petersen currently serves as president of the Arizona State Senate and is promising to work with the Trump administration, and wage a campaign against what he says is Mayes’ politically progressive approach to governing. His efforts as a legislator include bills that limited public pensions for politicians who overspend public funds while in office and required localities to consider personal property rights amid zoning changes.  Voters must choose one of the two candidates to serve as Arizona’s attorney general. To help voters understand each candidates’ perspectives on certain local issues, Arizona Luminaria is providing a guide with key information and sharing their answers to questions the newsroom asked ahead of the election. What’s at stake The attorney general is the chief legal and law enforcement officer in the state overseeing what is effectively Arizona’s largest law firm. Attorneys with the office bring and defend lawsuits on behalf of the state, and prepare formal opinions requested by legislators and county attorneys on legal issues. In her time as attorney general, Mayes has prosecuted consumer fraud cases and intervened in utility rate cases to raise concern about whether customers were paying for data center-related cost increases. Her predecessor, Republican Mark Brnovich, also championed consumer protection suits and used some of the resources of his office to look into the Trump administration’s allegations of electoral fraud. Those allegations were unproven. In 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit backed by Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory. Additionally, the attorney general is the primary statewide official who can investigate and prosecute election fraud through the office’s Election Integrity Unit. All felony conviction appeals statewide also are handled by the attorney general’s office. Who are the candidates? Kris Mayes Democrat Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Personal Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Warren Petersen Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Warren Petersen: Petersen was first elected as a state legislator in 2012 and has worked as a longtime real estate agent and broker. In his role as state Senate president, Petersen manages about 200 people, he said at the Sep. 23 debate coordinated by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission and the Arizona Media Association. Petersen currently represents District 14, which covers most of Gilbert and parts of Queen Creek in Maricopa County. “I’m running to keep Arizona safe, free and prosperous. I do not want to allow Arizona to turn into California,” Petersen said during the debate. “What I’m going to do is fight crime, defend the laws in the Constitution, and root out fraud, waste, and corruption. I’m going to restore order and professionalism to the office.” In 2026, he was subpoenaed in his role as Senate president by the Trump administration as part of its controversial effort to investigate the 2020 election. Petersen said on social media in March that he complied with a federal grand jury subpoena. Petersen has been endorsed by Trump, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, the Arizona Police Association, a small business political action group and a political action group funded by private prison company GEO Group.  The candidate committee, Friends of Warren Petersen, has raised $1.8 million dollars as of October, according to the Arizona Secretary of State’s campaign finance data website. In July, the Arizona Mirror, citing campaign finance records, reported on $600,000 in donations from a mobile home park operator — that Mayes sued — via Restore Order Arizona, a PAC supporting Petersen. Voting FAQ What you need to know to participate in this election. Key dates Oct. 23 – Last day to request a mail-in ballot Oct. 27 – Recommended deadline to mail back your ballot Nov. 3 – Election Day Register to vote or check your registration details: Pima County Recorder’s Office In the lawsuit against BoaVida Group, a California-based manufactured home management company, the attorney general’s office claims the company failed to inform residents at Tucson’s Redwood Mobile Home Park that the electrical system in the park was “extremely dangerous, unreliable, and overloaded” after ongoing electricity outages last summer amid a deadly heat wave. BoaVida has countered those allegations in legal responses, including saying they were falsely sued for violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act. “The Park’s electrical infrastructure is old and might be considered out of compliance using today’s standards, but considering the Park’s construction in 1962 using the 1959 National Electrical Code as its design reference, there’s nothing that can be considered as poor craftsmanship or out of code compliance for its time,” a March 2026 notice from the company’s legal team said. Kris Mayes: Mayes was elected as Arizona attorney general in 2022. At that time, she beat her Republican challenger Abe Hamadeh in a markedly close election. Mayes is the second woman, and first mother, to hold the role of state attorney general, according to her campaign website. Before becoming attorney general, Mayes was a Republican elected official on the Arizona Corporation Commission, a professor at ASU’s School of Global Sustainability and a journalist. “I promised that I would be a lawyer for all of the people of Arizona. No matter who you are, no matter where you live, whether you’re in rural Arizona, urban Arizona, no matter how you worship, no matter what your political party is, and we have followed through on that,” Mayes said in her opening statement of the debate. Mayes’ campaign group, Kris Mayes for Arizona, has raised $4.6 million as of October, according to the Arizona Secretary of State’s campaign finance data website. Her endorsements include 15 labor groups including the AFL-CIO and Ironworkers Local 75, reproductive rights groups like Emily’s List and environmental groups like the Sierra Club. She received criticism from Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in early 2026, when Mayes questioned federal ICE agents’ local policing. Mayes raised concerns that Arizona’s “Stand Your Ground” law could lead to confrontations with federal law enforcement officers operating in plain clothes. “It’s kind of a recipe for disaster,” Mayes told 12News in January. “We have in other states un-uniformed, masked people who can’t be identified as police officers. That is a problem. That’s why it’s so important to have uniforms and to be identified, especially in a state like Arizona.” Hobbs said Mayes’ “comments were inappropriate and she should retract them.” Republican lawmakers also called for her resignation over the comments. Where they stand To help voters differentiate between the candidates, Arizona Luminaria asked each of them key questions.  Democratic candidate Kris Mayes replied to questions by email. Republican candidate Warren Petersen’s campaign answered Luminaria’s questions during our primary election coverage. He did not respond to multiple emails requesting comment for this general election story.  Answers for Mayes are from her campaign’s email responses. To provide voters more insight into Petersen’s perspectives as a candidate, Arizona Luminaria included information from his responses during the debate and his previous responses to the newsroom’s questions during the primary. The candidates’ responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity. Manufactured homes are some of the most affordable housing available in Arizona, yet residents have few protections against utility overcharging and frequent outages during extreme summer heat. How would you address this community’s needs in your role as attorney general?  Kris Mayes: “Arizonans are being left in dangerous situations during the summer, particularly mobile home tenants. I sued the owners of Redwood Mobile Home Park in Tucson, for endangering residents related to dangerous and unreliable electrical service that repeatedly left them without air conditioning during extreme heat.  “In addition to safety in extreme heat, utility overcharging is a major problem among mobile home tenants. Landlords often submeter utilities and have been caught abusing the submeter and over charging their residents. My office intervened. We were able to get money back to overcharged residents. And this year, we pushed for changes to the Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord Tenant Act that would make it easier to stop utility rate abuse and protect Arizonans. “The private-equity-backed California-owned mobile home owners are hoping for an attorney general who won’t stand up to them.” Warren Petersen: During the Clean Elections debate, in response to Mayes’ noting Petersen’s PAC contributions from BoaVida, Petersen said: “This is disturbing — a lie from Kris Mayes, someone who should understand campaign finance law is up here saying I accepted money that I did not accept. It went to an independent expenditure that I have no control over.”  (Editor’s note: Political Action Committees, or PACs, are organizations that can’t coordinate with the candidates they support. A candidate could refund money received from a PAC, but does not work directly with the committee, according to officials with the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission.) On consumer protection, Petersen’s campaign told Arizona Luminaria in his response to Luminaria’s questions during the primary election: “Consumer protection is a powerful tool and I intend to use it to actually protect consumers and not advance a political agenda. I have already laid the groundwork on this. Some of the things I will be targeting are AI driven deception, robocalls, romance scams, and predatory schemes.”  This coming election is expected to be a tense one, with President Donald Trump working to limit access to mail-in voting and sharing unfounded claims of voter fraud. How will you, as attorney general, ensure communities maintain trust in the electoral system?  Mayes: “Our elections in Arizona are safe and secure and as the one who enforces our election laws, I will always protect your right to vote. I am working daily to ensure that Arizona voter data stays secure and private. We are defending Arizona’s voter rolls from attempts to steal Arizonans personal data. And we sued and won, protecting vote-by-mail at the U.S. Supreme Court for the nearly 90% of Arizonans who cast their vote in the mail. I have prosecuted both Republicans and Democrats for election fraud because our democracy is more important than any political party.” Petersen: During the debate, when asked about whether he would look into the integrity of the 2020 election if called personally by President Trump, he said: “Biden won, okay. But I’m actually glad you guys raised this issue, because my opponent thinks everything is OK and we do need to improve. Arizona had one of the slowest election results back in 2024. In fact, we were last in the country in delivering electoral votes. I worked on legislation, worked with Democrats and Republicans, on speeding up those votes. Some of those bills got signed and some of those bills got vetoed and now we have faster election results. Our voters deserve to feel like their elections are safe and secure and it is our job to make sure that they feel that way.” Attorney General Kris Mayes has called for a moratorium on new data centers given the concern about water and power use in Arizona. How would you address this issue in your role as attorney general in your next term?  Mayes: “More and more Arizona communities are reaching out to my office about the data center projects cropping up around them. My office has announced a town hall in Ahwatukee related to a project proposed there. We previously intervened to stop the redacted rate hike hidden in the Project Blue data center agreement. If there is a data center you’re hearing about that you’re worried about in your community, please let my office know. We’re also looking at whether nuisance law is a possible avenue to intervene if there’s compelling outreach from residents that the projects are destroying their community’s way of life.” Petersen: “Kris Mayes would like to eliminate data centers,” he said during the debate. “If you like your tech and your phone and your computer and the stuff you can use that for you probably think data centers are important. There are very valid concerns about data centers. There are three big issues with data centers. First of all, location. The community, again, should decide a location. Maybe it is a heavy industrial location or someplace where the community says we’re OK with this. That should be a community decision and they should make sure they are good with that. Power is a concern. And there is a water concern. Data centers, again, need to be responsible for their water, whether that means recycling it or making sure that they have brought their own water supplies. That is how you deal with the data center situation.”  The post Warren Petersen appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad25ccc75342cf4db911e66 Fox News Digital wallops all news brands including broadcast networks in key performance metrics throughout Q3 te 2026-10-16T17:20:12.572Z Fox News Digital wallops all news brands including broadcast networks in key performance metrics throughout Q3 Fox News Digital continued to dominate during the third quarter of 2026, topping all news brands and broadcast networks in both multiplatform views and minutes, according to Comscore. Fox News Digital drove 4.6 billion multiplatform views, while The New York Times finished second with 3.8 billion and CNN finished third with 1.3 billion. CBS News, NBC News and ABC News each failed to crack the one-billion benchmark in the critical category. Throughout the quarter, Fox News Digital piled up 10 billion multiplatform minutes to obliterate the competition as the Times finished second with only 3.1 billion. It was the 17th consecutive quarter that Fox News has led news brands with views, and the 22nd consecutive quarter it has been the top news brand among minutes. FOX NEWS MEDIA CEO SUZANNE SCOTT RINGS NASDAQ CLOSING BELL AS NETWORK CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY Fox News also posted 170 million average total digital multiplatform unique visitors, an 11% year-over-year increase compared to Q3 of 2025. Fox News delivered 76 million average desktop/mobile unique visitors to lead all news brands in that category, too. As Fox News thrived, CNN had its worst quarter since 2015 among average total digital unique visitors, multiplatform views and multiplatform minutes. Along the way, the Fox News Mobile app drew an average of 6.5 million unique viewers during the quarter to thump the CNN mobile app, which saw an average of 2.7 million unique viewers. 'THE FIVE' LEADS CABLE NEWS FOR 20TH STRAIGHT QUARTER AS FOX NEWS OUTDRAWS CNN AND MS NOW COMBINED FOX News Media also closed out the third quarter as the No. 1 news brand on YouTube for the eighth consecutive quarter, according to Emplifi. During the news-heavy quarter, Fox News piled up 918 million video views to lead all competitors. MS NOW finished with 889 million, CNN managed 712 million, ABC delivered 442 million, NBC News secured 356 million and CBS News settled for 149 million video views, according to Emplifi. FOX Business’ YouTube generated 140 million video views throughout the quarter, leading the business competition for the 27th consecutive quarter, according to Comscore Social. FOX News Media’s combined platforms amassed 1.2 billion video views on YouTube for the quarter. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING LIGHTS UP RED, WHITE AND BLUE TO CELEBRATE FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY FOX News Media also topped all news brands among social media interactions for the quarter, according to Emplifi and Comscore Social. Fox News delivered 290 million social media interactions for the quarter with 90.7 million on Facebook, 55.9 million on Instagram and 14.7 million on X. Fox News Digital, CBSNews.com, NBCNews.com, WashingtonPost.com and ABCNews.com have opted in to account for Social Incremental in Total Digital Multiplatform Unique Visitors, while brands like CNN.com and NYTimes.com have not. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad25cc975342cf4db911e47 Model’s Lawyer Vows To Pursue Rape Case After Trump Ally Zampolli Is Fired te 2026-10-16T17:20:09.047Z Model’s Lawyer Vows To Pursue Rape Case After Trump Ally Zampolli Is Fired Trump ally Paolo Zampolli denies rape and previously told Newsweek he believes he is the victim of an extortion attempt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad25cc775342cf4db911e3e Medicare Update: Leading Democrat Releases Plans for Major Changes te 2026-10-16T17:20:07.374Z Medicare Update: Leading Democrat Releases Plans for Major Changes Ron Wyden, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, released a request for information on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad25cc575342cf4db911e35 Donald Trump Gets Warning Sign From Republicans 18 Days Until Midterms te 2026-10-16T17:20:05.257Z Donald Trump Gets Warning Sign From Republicans 18 Days Until Midterms An AP-NORC poll finds GOP voters uneasy over prices as Democrats hold a turnout edge and voters demand sweeping change nationwide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad25a7c75342cf4db911ddd Rally planned to support Washington girls who refused to race against transgender teammate in cross country te 2026-10-16T17:10:20.013Z Rally planned to support Washington girls who refused to race against transgender teammate in cross country Supporters of Camas High School runners who walked out of a race over a transgender teammate’s participation are planning a rally next week, with organizer Amy Sousa urging adults to take the pressure off the students. Sousa was a prominent organizer for the rallies in support of Sophie Cunningham following her stance in opposing males competing girls' sports during this past WNBA season. The "Camas Courage" rally is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at 2600 NW Lake Road in Camas, Washington, according to the event flyer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "You should not have to become student-activists. Adults are now taking the reins and adults are standing up," Sousa told OutKick The rally follows the Oct. 13 walk-off by about a dozen Camas girls who declined to compete against a transgender athlete who had begun the season racing in the boys’ division. Sousa, who attended and filmed Tuesday’s protest, said she wants the rally to show the runners that adults support them and will press for changes to the eligibility rules. She said expected participants include Republican state Sen. John Braun, women from Women’s Declaration International USA and Women’s Liberation Front, and parents and students. Sousa challenged school officials who have said they are following the rules. 'HEARTBROKEN' WASHINGTON STATE SUPERINTENDENT SAYS NO CONSEQUENCES FOR GIRLS WHO PROTESTED TRANSGENDER RUNNER "You do not have to wait for a permission slip to have courage. Real leadership is standing up and doing the right thing when it’s uncomfortable," she said. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has said its gender-identity participation policy follows state law and that it cannot implement proposed restrictions that would violate that law. Sousa also hopes to build support for Initiative 638, which Washington voters will consider Nov. 3. The measure would prohibit biologically male students from competing in certain female-only school sports and require health care provider verification of biological sex. Supporters say it would protect fair competition for girls. Opponents say it would exclude transgender girls and impose new medical and privacy burdens on female athletes. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Sousa said she was notifying authorities about the rally and intended to hold it before the meet began, minimizing disruption to the students’ competition. She said she would welcome conversation with people who disagree with her position. Her criticism, she said, is directed at the adults responsible for the policy. "It’s not the fault of this boy that this has been allowed to happen," Sousa said. "We need to do better for our daughters." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad25a7475342cf4db911dce U of A celebrates 100 years of 'Bear Down' at Homecoming 2026 te 2026-10-16T17:10:12.985Z U of A celebrates 100 years of 'Bear Down' at Homecoming 2026 U of A celebrates 100 years of 'Bear Down' at Homecoming 2026 nprevenas Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - 09:32 U of A celebrates 100 years of 'Bear Down' at Homecoming 2026 Today Homecoming 2026 welcomes Wildcats back to the University of Arizona camp Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad25a7175342cf4db911dac Free online tai chi helps Tucson cancer patients cope te 2026-10-16T17:10:09.308Z Free online tai chi helps Tucson cancer patients cope 💡 This story is part of Tucson Spotlight's solutions journalism coverage, which examines responses to community challenges — what works, what doesn't and what we can learn. Learn more at solutionsjournalism.org. Some mornings, Tucsonan Peggy Turk Boyer connects her computer to the TV and follows a tai chi instructor on Zoom, an hour that helps her care for her husband, who was diagnosed with cancer five years ago. She learned about the classes during a regular visit to the Arizona Cancer Center with her husband. A former practitioner of tai chi, Turk Boyer noticed a poster inviting patients and their caregivers to attend the free online classes. She signed up immediately. “(Tai Chi) is very relaxing, it stretches muscles that don’t get stretched,” Turk Boyer said. Turk Boyer, 73, started attending the classes last fall, saying they’ve helped her to feel relaxed and less anxious as she cares for her husband, 81. Sometimes he joins in when she reminds him it will help with his balance. Her husband used to enjoy walking, but a fall three or four months ago left him able to walk only short distances, Turk Boyer said. “He had a physical therapist telling him that Tai Chi would be good, even though I told him that,” Turk Boyer said with a chuckle. Your membership pays emerging journalists to cover Southern Arizona the way it deserves. The Tom and Catherine Culley Circles of Holistic Care program began with a $1.1 million bequest from the couple’s estate and offers integrative oncology classes such as yoga. The classes that Turk Boyer and her husband enjoy are offered to patients and caregivers for free as part of the Arizona Cancer Center’s Circles of Holistic Care program, known as COHC, which uses integrative medicine as complementary treatment. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 2 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in 2026. Cancer is also the leading cause of death for Hispanic people in the U.S. A cancer diagnosis can be emotionally, physically and spiritually draining, says COHC Program Director Dr. Reya Sharman. Patients go through multiple treatments, including radiation, surgery and chemotherapy, and she believes integrative care can treat the whole person alongside their systemic treatment. “With COHC there’s actually an opportunity for people to feel like they are healing and not just getting treatment,” said Sharman, adding that she noticed many of her patients feeling unwell even after treatment. COHC was started in December 2022 with a $1.1 million donation from the estate of Tom and Catherine Culley. Before her death, Catherine Culley, who was 100 years old, expressed her interest in a bequest for Arizona-based cancer research. COHC aims to support cancer research from a holistic perspective that takes into consideration body, mind and soul. COHC offers a series of programs ranging from nutrition to spirituality, with a schedule that varies. Its current offerings include recurring sessions of yoga and tai chi, which are most requested by patients. Classes are offered online by certified instructors, and patients and caregivers can sign up for the classes through COHC’s website. Once signed up, participants receive an email with the Zoom link. After the class, they receive an email with a recording, in case they missed it or want to do the class on their own time. “We do have to consider who our patients are and their physical limitations as well. So for some people, it’s a matter of just like, ‘I can’t physically get there to the cancer center. It’s far away from me or it’s just a matter of comfort of doing (the classes) in my own home. I can do it without judgment or without having other people see me and know that I’m patient here,’ so patient privacy reasons, as well,” Sharman said. Yunjia Yang teaches a one-hour tai chi class every Tuesday morning via Zoom. Through the screen, she invites patients and their caregivers to follow the movements. “Tai Chi is a gentle, mind-body movement. It is slow, coordinated with mindfulness and with breathing,” said Yang, who has more than 10 years of experience teaching tai chi. “The concept is similar to yoga, but with Tai Chi there is not too much stretching or abending. It’s mostly standing.” Research suggests that tai chi can support balance, pain management, cognitive health, sleep, quality of life and emotional well-being. The low-impact exercise can be adapted to different levels of mobility. It’s recommended as a form of exercise for individuals undergoing difficult treatments or with preexisting health conditions, including cancer patients and survivors. At home, Turk Boyer connects her computer to the TV and starts the class. As the class progresses, Yang reminds participants to keep a straight back and keep breathing through each movement. “I feel a presence of mind during the hour that I do the Tai Chi class, I feel a peacefulness afterwards that helps me be there for my husband,” Turk Boyer said, adding that she wishes she could practice it more often, but sometimes her husband’s medical care appointments conflict with the weekly class. The COHC offers other services and has hosted a mindfulness series led by a licensed psychiatrist who works with cancer patients. The sessions covered how to manage stress and anxiety, how to use breathing to cope and how to breathe through nausea, and they were offered in English and Spanish. Last year, COHC hosted a drumming therapy circle, considered one of the oldest mind-body wellness activities, allowing patients and caregivers to come together and connect through music and healing in community. The Arizona Cancer Center’s website describes yoga styles, including gentle hatha and chair yoga for people with limited mobility. Yoga is one of the COCH program’s most requested classes. COHC has served more than 300 patients and caregivers since its creation. All services are rooted in integrative medicine and integrative oncology, which aims to target whole-person care. “For integrative oncology, we use evidence-informed complementary therapies. These therapies are used to help heal the patients, they are done alongside standard care treatments for patients,” said Sharman. “While patients are getting systemic therapies, surgery, radiation treatments, (integrative oncology) does not replace any of these things, but it kind of helps build resilience, coping skills to help them get through their cancer treatments better.” Integrative oncology is relatively new field of study. The Society for Integrative Oncology was founded in 2003, a pivotal moment in the maturation of the field. Though it is a patient-centered and evidence-informed approach to cancer treatment, some providers still don’t understand its benefits, says COHC Clinical Leader Dr. Anna Roshal. “You cannot blame them, right? (Integrative oncology) is very new,” Roshal said. “We are trying in the future to do a lot of education with our own colleagues about the benefits that (integrative oncology) brings to our patients.” COHC’s nurse navigators help patients access and understand what resources are available to them, including COHC’s own. But many times, patients find out about COHC through their oncologists. “The oncologist is the kind of person that can be that bridge for the most appropriate touch of services,” said Sharman, explaining that patients tend to have more trust in their providers. COHC wants to expand its services to add more in-person options, like acupuncture and massage. Additionally, it would like to create a patient care assistance fund to help patients with lodging, transportation to access COHC services and other needs. But with COHC still operating under the $1.1 million donation, more funding will be needed to expand. “If we’re going to provide more hands-on services, like acupuncture, for example, that is a huge financial barrier. Most acupuncture services are not covered by insurance,” Roshal said. “Finding a way to provide that to the patients without them incurring significant cost is a big challenge.” Most insurance companies do not cover integrative medicine. Data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey shows that 36.7% of adults used complementary health approaches such as yoga, meditation, massage therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, naturopathy and guided imagery/progressive muscle relaxation. According to the survey, patients spent $14.7 billion out of pocket for visits to complementary and integrative health practitioners such as chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists. Sharman hopes that with time, more integrative medicine services will be covered by health insurance plans. But it is going to require the efforts of integrative oncologists to conduct research and disseminate findings that could improve insurance coverage for integrative medicine. “Anything in medicine, we’re always at least 10 to 20 years behind,” Sharman said. “We knew mental health was important decades ago and now we’re getting good coverage for it.” As part of the Cancer Center, COHC is committed to advancing integrative oncology research by publishing its findings to help the community and the field. COHC is working to improve its tracking system for class attendance and to implement a more structured outcome report beyond just attendance to better measure the program’s impact. COHC also wants to implement more services in Spanish to better serve Southern Arizona’s Spanish-speaking population. “Language should not be the barrier for you to get these services,” Sharman said. “One of the things we talked about is our handouts. How can we have them in Spanish but translated appropriately so that it’s not a language barrier?” Though still a young program, COHC continues to listen to patients and caregivers so it can offer integrative medicine services that meet their needs. “I think (integrative medicine) is wonderful. Getting the mind and the body working together is essential to healing, whether it heals our body ultimately or not, but healing or providing a healthier and more peaceful path forward,” Turk Boyer said. Diana Ramos is a University of Arizona alum and Tucson Spotlight reporter. Contact her at diana@tucsonspotlight.org.   Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad255bc75342cf4db911cd0 Meaning of ‘Let Us Alone’—New Florida Driver's License Face Racism Claims te 2026-10-16T16:50:04.360Z Meaning of ‘Let Us Alone’—New Florida Driver's License Face Racism Claims The term, connected to Florida's unofficial state flag, has been criticized over links to slavery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2536f75342cf4db911c56 Lost Dog Survives Month in National Park Filled With Coyotes te 2026-10-16T16:40:15.080Z Lost Dog Survives Month in National Park Filled With Coyotes Luna, a Jack Russell terrier mix, was found alive on October 14 after a month living in the wild in Yellowstone National Park. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2536d75342cf4db911c4d Staffers Try To Stop RFK Jr Being Asked About Measles  te 2026-10-16T16:40:13.640Z Staffers Try To Stop RFK Jr Being Asked About Measles  RFK Jr. faced questions on Pennsylvania measles deaths after an aide tried to block a reporter at a Virginia event. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2536b75342cf4db911c44 Trump Allies Ousted and Under Pressure Weeks Before Midterms te 2026-10-16T16:40:11.912Z Trump Allies Ousted and Under Pressure Weeks Before Midterms A series of Trump administration officials have either been ousted or are facing pressure ahead of November's midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2536a75342cf4db911c3b Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Moved to New Low Security Prison: What We Know te 2026-10-16T16:40:10.332Z Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Moved to New Low Security Prison: What We Know Sean 'Diddy' Combs moves from Fort Dix to a low-security Pennsylvania prison as his federal appeal continues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2536875342cf4db911c32 Zendesk CEO: AI Agents Could Reshape Customer Service te 2026-10-16T16:40:08.689Z Zendesk CEO: AI Agents Could Reshape Customer Service AI Impact examines personal agents in customer service, patient context across channels and the operating models AI requires. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2536675342cf4db911c29 What ‘Guns Don't Kill People’ Accidentally Gets Right About School Shootings te 2026-10-16T16:40:06.894Z What ‘Guns Don't Kill People’ Accidentally Gets Right About School Shootings School shootings reignite the gun debate, but research points to another question: why are the attackers so often teenage boys? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2536475342cf4db911c0d A Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet te 2026-10-16T16:40:04.733Z A Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still being rebuilt.  This view runs counter to those who bel Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2511275342cf4db911bbd Race to find Amelia Earhart's lost plane hits rough seas as crucial deadline nears te 2026-10-16T16:30:10.575Z Race to find Amelia Earhart's lost plane hits rough seas as crucial deadline nears Days into their expedition, the team searching for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane is battling severe weather — and racing to identify a mysterious object that could finally solve the aviator's disappearance. Purdue University announced in a Thursday update that the 17-person expedition was forced to pause field operations after winds and rough seas made it too dangerous to reach Nikumaroro by transport boat. The group is investigating the Taraia Object, a visual anomaly in the island's lagoon that researchers believe could be the wreckage of Earhart's Lockheed Electra 10-E. GIANT MEAT-EATING CRABS WITH CRUSHING GRIP COMPLICATE AMELIA EARHART EXPEDITION ON REMOTE ISLAND Winds and rough seas near Nikumaroro "made conditions unsafe," Purdue University said. "Despite Thursday’s weather delay, the expedition remains on schedule, with two more days of field operations planned — and an update on the identification of the Taraia Object expected — before the team must depart the atoll and return to Tarawa, Kiribati," the university said. Because Nikumaroro is 17 hours ahead of Eastern time in the United States, an update could come as early as Saturday, although Purdue did not give a specific release time. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER UNEXPECTED TWIST IN SHIPWRECK MYSTERY AFTER CLUES DON'T ADD UP The university also said the team had begun collecting data on the Taraia Object, but it cautioned that it was too early to draw conclusions. "We understand the tremendous interest in what we’re doing at Nikumaroro, and we appreciate everyone’s patience," Rick Pettigrew, executive director of the Archaeological Legacy Institute and a leader of the expedition, said in a statement. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "This is a complex scientific process," he added.  "You don’t simply arrive at a site and immediately identify what’s there. We have to carefully collect the data, analyze it and reach sound conclusions." Earhart disappeared on July 2, 1937 while attempting to become the first woman to fly around the world. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS She and her navigator, Fred Noonan, vanished during one of the final legs of their journey after departing Lae, New Guinea, for Howland Island. Earhart was just 39 years old when she vanished — one of the most famous people in the world at the time. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Purdue became involved in the latest search in February 2025, when expedition leader Rick Pettigrew approached the Purdue Research Foundation about investigating the Taraia Object. Purdue spokesperson Trevor Peters previously told Fox News Digital that, if the Taraia Object is Earhart's airplane, the team hopes to conduct a full-scale archaeological excavation next year with the proper permissions. "The eventual curation of the wreckage has been the subject of discussions with [the Republic of] Kiribati, and although nothing has been finalized, ALI [the Archaeological Legacy Institute] and the Purdue Research Foundation share a dream of returning the plane to Purdue to be displayed, consistent with Amelia's original wishes," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2511175342cf4db911bb4 Rays look to even series in Game 4 as Nick Martinez brings dominant record against Guardians te 2026-10-16T16:30:09.061Z Rays look to even series in Game 4 as Nick Martinez brings dominant record against Guardians We saw the end of a dynasty on Thursday night. I suppose if you're a Los Angeles Dodgers hater, you're happy. If you're a fan of the "small market" club, then you're happy as well. Baseball is one of those things where it almost doesn't matter who you have on the team. Just like in hockey, whichever team hits wins the game. We are now assured of two teams being in the bottom half of the league in payroll, representing the league in the World Series. The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians play Game 3 on Friday night. The Rays came into this series as the best team in the American League. Their regular season saw them win 98 games and take the top spot in the League. They swept the New York Yankees in the ALDS and didn't even really sweat in that series. Now they are down 2-1 after having the lead in all three games. It is hard to close out games in the playoffs, but the Guardians seem to have the same never-say-die mentality that the Milwaukee Brewers have. Their hitting really hasn't been bad, and their pitching has been strong, but the Guardians have just been a bit better in both areas. Tonight, the Rays send out Nick Martinez to the hill. In the regular season, Martinez went 15-6 with a 3.10 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. Those numbers were all top-15 in baseball. He made the first road start of the ALDS against New York, and he allowed two earned runs over 3.2 innings on five hits. The good news for Tampa fans is that Martinez has been elite against the Guardians this season. He has two starts this year against Cleveland, and he allowed seven hits and no walks in 13 scoreless innings this season. Jose Ramirez is 1-for-11 against him. TAMPA BAY RAYS WIN GAME TWO OVER GUARDIANS THANKS TO TERRIBLE ERROR FROM JOSÉ RAMÍREZ, EVEN ALCS AT 1-1 The Guardians were technically the second-ranked team in the American League, but based on record, they were lower. Cleveland struggled in the first round, losing the first two games to the Chicago White Sox. However, they found a way to make it work, getting the final three games of the series and advancing to face the Rays. The Guardians offense has been a bit inconsistent in the postseason, but they have won games in a multitude of ways. Cleveland hasn't made a decision on who will start today. It is possible they send Tanner Bibee to the mound. Bibee didn't have a great season, but it wasn't terrible, either. He had a 4.36 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP for the year. He has only seen one out of work for the postseason. It was in the 9-5 Guardians win over the Chicago White Sox, and he allowed two earned runs and two walks. He has 11 innings against the Rays this season, and has allowed four earned runs. The numbers make me think he will be in the bullpen if he doesn't start, but the team is likely to do a bullpen game overall. GUARDIANS SHUT DOWN RAYS BEHIND PITCHING STAFF, EPIC PETEY HALPIN BAT-FLIP FOR GAME 3 WIN TO TAKE SERIES LEAD This series really will come down to whichever team can get the big hit. There are so many matchups that managers set up with their pitchers that most hitters don't have the edge. You can't expect either team to put up a ton of runs, but I think Martinez starting today should give the Rays the advantage. Tampa won't be facing Parker Messick, Gavin Williams, or Foster Griffin in this game. I think their hitting can get to the Guardians bullpen, and I think Martinez gives them a small advantage. Give me the Rays to even the series today. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2510d75342cf4db911b8c 10 Pima County judges up for retention this November te 2026-10-16T16:30:05.253Z 10 Pima County judges up for retention this November Ten Pima County Superior Court judges are asking voters to keep them on the bench this November, and a state review commission found that all 10 meet its performance standards. The Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review surveyed attorneys, litigants, witnesses, jurors and other judges about each judge between February and September 2025. Respondents rated the judges on legal ability, integrity, communication skills, judicial temperament and administrative performance. The scores in this story reflect the share of respondents who rated a judge acceptable or better in each category. Most of the judges scored 92% or higher across the board. Two drew noticeably lower marks. Judge Catherine Woods scored between 82% and 89% in every category, while Presiding Judge Danelle Liwski scored 88% on legal ability but 91% or higher everywhere else. Response rates were low for several judges, which means a handful of surveys can move a score. For Liwski, just 21 of 176 surveys were returned. Pima County voters don’t pick Superior Court judges in head-to-head races. Instead, a nominating commission screens applicants and sends a list of finalists to the governor, who makes the appointment. Judges then appear on the ballot as a yes-or-no question, and a judge who gets more yes votes than no votes serves another four-year term. Newly appointed judges face voters after their first two years on the bench. Tucson Spotlight won a national award for local journalism collaboration. Get the stories that earned it delivered straight to your inbox. Pima County voters don’t pick Superior Court judges in head-to-head races. Judges are appointed by the governor and later face voters in yes-or-no retention votes. Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. Sandra Bensley Bensley spent years as a partner at a Tucson firm focusing on trusts, estates and elder law, and she previously worked as a Pima County public defender and a Glendale city prosecutor. Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed her to the bench in September 2024, months after she started as a court commissioner, and she now presides over the civil probate bench. This is her first retention election. She earned her law degree from Arizona State University and is a past president of the Pima County Bar Association. Respondents gave her strong marks, with scores between 94% and 96% in every category. Ninety-eight of 607 surveys were returned. Jeffrey Bergin Bergin’s 2011 appointment by Gov. Jan Brewer came after a private practice built on complex civil litigation, including bad faith insurance, wrongful death, product liability and construction defect cases. He later led the entire Pima County Superior Court as presiding judge before moving to the civil bench. He holds business and law degrees from the University of Arizona. Bergin scored 98% on legal ability and 99% in every other category, some of the highest marks in this group. His review also drew the most responses of any judge on the ballot, with 184 of 1,181 surveys returned. Janet Bostwick Bostwick’s path to the bench ran through employment law. She was a partner at Molloy, Jones & Donahue, ran her own practice focused on employment discrimination and consulted for the University of Arizona on equity compliance. A University of Arizona graduate, she was appointed by Gov. Doug Ducey in 2016 and has spent her time on the bench in juvenile court. Bostwick scored 95% on legal ability and 97% to 99% in the remaining categories. Seventy-six of 463 surveys were returned. Randi Burnett This is Burnett’s first retention election. Hobbs appointed her in 2023 after two years as a court commissioner. She spent much of her legal career in family law, worked five years as a staff attorney at Southern Arizona Legal Aid and was a founding board member of Step Up to Justice, a Tucson nonprofit that provides free legal help to low-income residents. She earned her law degree from the University of Arizona. She was reviewed while presiding over the family bench and has since moved to the civil bench. Burnett scored 98% on legal ability and between 92% and 97% in the other categories. Fifty-three of 343 surveys were returned. Alan Goodwin Goodwin earned the highest scores of any judge in this group, with 99% or 100% in every category. Jurors, litigants and fellow judges all rated him at or near the top, and 131 of 560 surveys were returned. Ducey appointed him in 2020, and he started on the family law bench before moving to criminal court. Goodwin previously led the Special Victims Bureau at the Pima County Attorney’s Office and spent six years on active duty as an Air Force judge advocate, later rising to colonel in the Air Force Reserve. He holds undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Alabama. Attorneys, litigants, jurors and other judges rated each judge on the ballot, and most scored 92% or higher across the board. Courtesy of Pima County Superior Court. Cynthia Kuhn Kuhn came to the bench in 2016, when Ducey appointed her after she worked in private practice handling commercial disputes, personal injury, probate and environmental cases. She also served as a judge pro tem. She has served on the family and civil benches and earned her law degree from the University of Arizona. Kuhn scored 96% on legal ability and 97% on administrative performance, with lower marks of 92% on integrity and temperament. Litigants and witnesses rated her lower than attorneys or other judges did. Her review drew 156 responses out of 1,094 surveys. Danelle Liwski Liwski became presiding judge of Pima County Superior Court in July 2024, putting her in charge of the court’s operations. Brewer appointed her to the bench in 2011 after she worked as an assistant U.S. attorney, a Pima County prosecutor and a juvenile court hearing officer. She has served on the family, criminal and probate benches and helped create a drug diversion court for cases before indictment. She holds a law degree from the University of Arizona. Liwski scored 98% on administrative performance and between 91% and 95% on communication skills, temperament and integrity. Her lowest score, 88%, came in legal ability, and only 21 of 176 surveys were returned. Kathleen Quigley Quigley spent more than 15 years as a prosecutor with the Pima County Attorney’s Office before turning to juvenile court. Brewer appointed her in 2012, capping nearly a decade as a hearing officer and commissioner. She has stayed on the juvenile bench, served as its presiding judge and led the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as president. She earned her law degree from the University of Arizona. Quigley scored between 97% and 99% in every category, and litigants and witnesses gave her near-perfect ratings. The review drew 73 responses from 415 surveys. Laurie San Angelo Ducey appointed San Angelo in 2020 to fill the seat Scott Rash left when he joined the federal bench. She serves on the juvenile court. Before her appointment, she spent nearly three decades at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, where she oversaw attorneys representing the state’s child welfare agency in southern Arizona, and she became a Pima County court commissioner in 2013. She holds a law degree from the University of Arizona and is a past president of the Pima County Bar Association. Her scores ranged from 92% on integrity to 96% on communication skills and administrative performance, with attorneys rating her lower than litigants or other judges did. Sixty-one of 483 surveys came back. Catherine Woods Woods received the lowest scores of any judge in this group, ranging from 82% on legal ability to 89% on administrative performance. Other judicial officers rated her highly, but attorneys gave her lower marks. Brewer appointed her in 2011 after a career in professional malpractice and commercial litigation at the Tucson firm Rusing & Lopez. She holds a law degree from the University of Arizona. Woods presided over the family bench when she was reviewed, but she now hears criminal cases. One hundred sixteen of 629 surveys were returned. Full performance reports for each judge are available at jpr.azcourts.gov. 💡 The general election is November 3. Pima County voters can register, check their registration or request a mail ballot at recorder.pima.gov. 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/6ad24ebd75342cf4db911b67 Flagstaff's Baskin-Robbins to host grand opening with $1.31 scoops on Saturday te 2026-10-16T16:20:13.582Z Flagstaff's Baskin-Robbins to host grand opening with $1.31 scoops on Saturday From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Baskin-Robbins' mascot Coney will be at the location along with music and a Baskin-Robbins prize wheel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad24eb975342cf4db911b43 Americans back Trump's decision against livestreaming Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution te 2026-10-16T16:20:09.131Z Americans back Trump's decision against livestreaming Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution Americans interviewed by Fox News Digital were overwhelmingly pleased with President Donald Trump's decision to call off livestreaming the Fort Hood shooter’s planned firing squad execution after the Pentagon had announced it would be livestreamed for public viewing. "I'm really glad that he called it off, because I feel like it's not really a deterrent, it's more like a shock effect," Sylvia from Arizona told Fox News Digital. "I don't think we really need that in this country right now." "The only other countries that really do that are like North Korea," David from Arizona said. "We don't want to be North Korea." AMERICANS DRAW THE LINE AT LIVESTREAMING ‘SPECTACLE’ OF FORT HOOD SHOOTER'S EXECUTION: ‘IT’S AN ABOMINATION’ "I never approved of the idea of it being public in the first place," Nate from Virginia said. "I think it's just ridiculous to make a spectacle out of an execution, especially in 2026 of all time." War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced earlier this month that Nidal Hasan’s execution, set for Dec. 3, would be publicly available via livestream. Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday to announce that while livestreaming the execution could serve as a deterrent to terrorism, the execution would not be available for public viewing as he acknowledged that many Americans would rather not witness Hasan's death. "He will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be streamed," Trump wrote on Truth Social. FORT HOOD SURVIVORS PRAISE TRUMP FOR SCRAPPING HASAN EXECUTION LIVESTREAM: ‘WE’RE NOT BARBARIC’ Despite the execution not being publicly available, Trump confirmed that the family members of the victims who died in the 2009 shooting "deserve to witness JUSTICE" and will be permitted to attend in person. "Well, maybe he has a conscience now," one person said about Trump’s reversal of the Pentagon’s decision to livestream the execution. Some Americans who spoke with Fox News Digital argued that Trump’s decision to call off the livestreaming was to save face after criticism of the proposal was circulating, with many arguing that livestreaming the execution would turn it into a spectacle and could easily be exposed to children. "I think it was trying to save his image," Ivy from Georgia said. "He doesn't wanna look like a bad person, but at the end of the day, we all know who he really is — a piece of s---," Ivy said. "I think it was just so clearly an unpopular thing to do that he realized it would probably do more harm to his public image than good," Nate said. Hasan, an Army psychiatrist at the time of the shooting, killed 13 and injured 32 people when he shouted "Allahu Akbar" and opened fire at a military base in Texas. The mass killer is now 56 years old and uses a wheelchair after he was left partially paralyzed from being shot by police officers during his arrest almost 17 years ago. TRUMP CLEARS WAY FOR FORT HOOD TERRORIST TO FACE ARMY FIRING SQUAD NEARLY 17 YEARS AFTER MASSACRE Only one person who spoke with Fox News Digital argued that livestreaming the execution would have been a good idea, even adding that he would have watched the livestream himself. "Yeah, I would watch," Daniel from Virginia said. "Because I wouldn't want somebody to kill another person, you know what I mean? That person should be held wrong for what he's done." Hasan was sentenced to death during his 2013 military trial after being found guilty on all 42 counts. His execution is set to be the first U.S. military execution in over six decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad24eb775342cf4db911b3a Black civic group blasts Talarico campaign over canceled event: ‘Deeply disappointed’ te 2026-10-16T16:20:07.400Z Black civic group blasts Talarico campaign over canceled event: ‘Deeply disappointed’ Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is facing lingering frustration from inside his own political backyard over the cancellation of an event that was supposed to take place on Oct. 5 with a Black civic-service group. The Central Texas African American Civic Engagement Symposium (CT-AACES) expressed deep frustration in an email, sent to the Talarico campaign and obtained by Fox News Digital, after the campaign cancelled an event – which had 325 confirmed registrants – during Talarico's two-week absence from the campaign trail due to illness. CT-AACES said the cancellation left them with "irrecoverable financial loss," and that Talarico's campaign had not engaged in rescheduling efforts "While we understand Representative Talarico’s health required priority, we are deeply disappointed by the campaign’s decision to issue a flat cancellation rather than committing to a rescheduled date," the email reads. "It was a missed opportunity for Representative Talarico to directly address community skepticism and demonstrate the sincerity of his commitment to Central Texas African Americans." The cancellation is the most recent instance of the tensions that Talarico's campaign has faced with the Black community. It also casts doubt on the effectiveness of his efforts to reach Black voteBlack voters through a $25 million outreach pledge aimed at mobilizing black voters is fully reaching the ground. TALARICO DISAPPEARANCE HAS DEM VOLUNTEERS WORRYING AND TRUMP ASKING, 'WHAT IS GOING ON?' The frustration isn’t isolated to CT-AACES. At least one Austin-area Democratic operative who has met directly with Talarico told Fox News Digital that she remains frustrated by what she described as uneven follow-through on outreach to Black Democrats and candidates further down the ballot. "Black voters aren't a monolith," the source cautioned, rejecting any blanket assertion that Black Texans distrust Talarico outright. "I think that there are pockets that do. There's a pocket that doesn’t. And then there's the pocket that's really unsure," she said. The operative, who previously ran for Talarico's prior state House seat and spoke to Fox News Digital, is particularly familiar with the nominee and the Democratic organizing landscape in the Austin region. Asked about a $25 million investment to focus on door-knocking in Black neighborhoods, in-person community events and engagement with Black churches, the source said those investments haven’t manifested yet. "We haven't received the money, but we're being told it's coming," she said of some accounts she has heard from the ground. "We received, you know, one or 2% of what we were told we were going to get. And then it's been silence since," she said. DAVID MARCUS: HOW CROCKETT'S LAST STAND IN TEXAS COULD BRING DOWN TALARICO The comments come after Talarico appeared on a Black voter coalition Zoom last week, delivering brief remarks about "put[ting] in the money … time … and effort to win" before his feed disappeared from the call reportedly without a public question-and-answer session. At the July Houston town hall where Talarico announced the $25 million pledge, nurse Kandice Webber confronted him as the event approached its scheduled end and demanded that he remain to answer questions. "Black people don’t trust you for this reason," she said, according to the Texas Tribune . "And you cannot win without us, so you stay here and you answer our questions, or you suffer the consequences," Webber said. During his primary, Talarico also encountered controversy over the black vote when reports surfaced the he had characterized rival candidate and former NFL linebacker Collin Allred as a "mediocre Black man." "He had the audacity to say to a Black woman that he had signed up to run against a mediocre black man," Allred said in a video response posted to X. "We should say ‘thank you.’ Thank you for taking off the mask. Thank you for telling us who you really are and what you really think… keep my name out of your mouth while you’re at it." Talarico, for his part, described the wording as a mischaracterization, stating that he "described Congressman Allred’s method of campaigning as mediocre" and that he would "never attack him on the basis of race." Talarico also received criticism from Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, his primary opponent in the Senate primary, after she accused him of darkening her skin in campaign ads against her. "And you know, I've been asked a couple of times about it. And you know, I look at this specifically as a civil rights lawyer, and I see when they're sending out ads and they're darkening my skin. And I'm just like, I know what this is, right?" Crockett said at a press conference. The operative said she personally pressed Talarico during a June meeting to do more to endorse and support down-ballot Democrats after hearing from campaigns that donors had already exhausted their political giving on his Senate bid and were asking whether he had endorsed those candidates. FOX NEWS POLL: IT’S A LONE STAR SENATE SHOWDOWN BETWEEN TALARICO AND PAXTON "He was very gracious. He said he understood," she told Fox News Digital. "I followed up with his staff multiple times and to this day have still not heard anything, which has been really frustrating to me." Fox News Digital reached out to the Talarico campaign for a response to the characterizations and comments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad24c6775342cf4db911ae1 World Series hero Miguel Rojas emotionally announces retirement after Dodgers get swept in NLCS te 2026-10-16T16:10:15.637Z World Series hero Miguel Rojas emotionally announces retirement after Dodgers get swept in NLCS Los Angeles Dodgers World Series hero Miguel Rojas announced his retirement from baseball Thursday at age 37. After the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Dodgers 6-4 to complete the sweep and advance to the World Series, an emotional Rojas said he was hanging up his spikes. "No, I think this is it, guys," Rojas told reporters postgame. "This is it as a player. That was my last game played. That was the last time that I put these cleats on and this uniform on as a player. From now on, I'm going to start thinking about what's going to happen in my life as a baseball person." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Rojas was responsible for one of the biggest swings in Dodgers history. In the ninth inning of Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, with the Dodgers trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by a run, Rojas hit a game-tying solo home run to send the game to extra innings. The Dodgers went on to win the game and secure their second consecutive World Series title. The two-time World Series champion may have retired from playing, but he plans to remain in baseball in a different role. "I want to start my career on the other side of the of this business and I'm looking forward to do it here, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, as well. It's really hard because I never wanted to make a big conference or anything like that but I just wanted to be clear with the guys and with everybody in this clubhouse that this was it. I'm ready to move on and start the next chapter of my career," Rojas said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Rojas began his career with the Dodgers but was traded to the Miami Marlins after his first season. He spent the next eight seasons with Miami before being traded back to Los Angeles ahead of the 2023 season. The utility player said the last four seasons with the Dodgers have been life-changing. "Yeah, the last the last four years here for me have changed my life and I can't be more proud of being a Los Angeles Dodger for the time that I was here and I promise the guys loyalty forever because they helped me grow. And not just as a player but as a person, as a leader, as a future coach or whatever my job is going to be in the future as a baseball man, and I'm just so happy that I got to wear this uniform until the last day of my career," Rojas said. "I know losing the last game of the season this year it doesn't feel the same as the last two years but there's a lot of things to be happy for and to be proud for being part of this group and trying to trying to win three times in a row. It was special and that's something that I’m going to remember forever, the good, the bads, the up and downs, is all part of the process and is all part of the journey." In his 13-year career, Rojas was known more for his defense than his offense and was valued for his versatility across the infield. In 1,401 career games, he batted .260 with 61 home runs and 386 RBI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad24c6275342cf4db911ac0 Elorian’s first AI model wants to reason with images, not just about them te 2026-10-16T16:10:10.687Z Elorian’s first AI model wants to reason with images, not just about them according to Elorian's evaluations, Glimpse outperforms even GPT-6 Astra on scientific chart reasoning and short-form video captioning, with competitive results on other visual reasoning tasks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad24c5f75342cf4db911ab7 Waymo’s robotaxis are headed to Canada te 2026-10-16T16:10:07.915Z Waymo’s robotaxis are headed to Canada The company will start off by testing its self-driving vehicles on Toronto's streets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad24a1175342cf4db911a6e Ilhan Omar's sister skips book tour event amid week of chaos following raid on progressive's DC home te 2026-10-16T16:00:17.271Z Ilhan Omar's sister skips book tour event amid week of chaos following raid on progressive's DC home ROCHESTER, Minn. — The older sister of embattled Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who is currently on a book tour promoting a memoir about her life as a Somali immigrant, skipped a scheduled event amid the fallout from the raid on the congresswoman's home. As Omar faces a federal government probe related to potential immigration fraud as well as a separate investigation into her financial disclosures, Sahra Noor was scheduled for a book tour stop at the University of Minnesota Rochester on Thursday night. Noor, who came to the United States as a refugee alongside Omar and other family members in the 1990s, was reportedly subpoenaed in relation to the immigration investigation into her sister. She currently lives in Nairobi, Kenya, according to her LinkedIn page, but is on a worldwide book tour promoting her recently-released "Salt in the Snow: A Somali Immigrant Story." ILHAN OMAR’S HUSBAND INSISTS HE HAS ‘NO CONCERNS’ AMID FEDERAL IMMIGRATION INVESTIGATION Fox News Digital reached out to Noor for comment but did not hear back at time of publication. According to a flyer, which was posted on Facebook by Rochester-based bookstore Garden Party Books, the event was scheduled for Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. It was set to be held at the Intercultural Student Center at the University of Minnesota Rochester. When Fox News Digital arrived for the event, the space was completely empty. Fox News Digital had previously RSVP'd for the event via a QR code on the flyer and did not receive any communication that the vent had been canceled, rescheduled or relocated. Neither the University of Minnesota Rochester nor Garden City Books returned Fox News Digital's request for comment. Noor's absence from the book your stop comes amid rumors that Omar fled the United States following the raid earlier this week. While the congresswoman has not been seen in public since Monday's raid, her husband snapped when asked outside the home on Wednesday whether he had a response to the rumors that she fled the country. The flyer said that Garden Party Books, along with the University of Minnesota Bookstores and the Rochester Public Library, were "proud supporters" of the event. It also described Noor as a "poet, storyteller and health system leader," and said the book is a "story of migration, motherhood, grief and family." According to Noor's website, her book was officially launched during an event in a Nairobi bookstore on Aug. 13, 2026. She appeared in early September at a festival in Cape Town, South Africa to promote her work. OMAR RAID DRAWS OMINOUS WARNING FROM VANCE AS HE BLASTS PROGRESSIVE REP'S 'RAGE' TOWARD AMERICA Now, she is touring in the United States. Noor held an Oct. 1 event in Minneapolis, and another five days later at the University of Minnesota. She hosted an event in St. Paul, Minnesota on Oct. 7. Her next scheduled event is at the Somali Community Cultural Innovation Hub in Seattle on Oct. 23. Federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the leading investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), executed a search warrant on Omar's home starting at around 6:00 a.m. on Monday morning. ILHAN OMAR'S HUSBAND SNAPS OVER RUMORS SHE FLED US AFTER FEDERAL IMMIGRATION FRAUD RAID Fox News Digital first reported Monday that the raid stems from an investigation into whether Omar or her late father, Nur Mohamed, fraudulently filled out her citizenship paperwork decades ago. The investigation, two sources noted, could lead to the congresswoman's denaturalization. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Omar's phone, passport and computers were seized in the raid. Omar has described the search as an "outrageous abuse of power" and called it an "unprecedented escalation in the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad24a0d75342cf4db911a4e In ‘You Can See Everything,’ Elizabeth Holmes meets her equal in comedian Nathan Fielder te 2026-10-16T16:00:13.266Z In ‘You Can See Everything,’ Elizabeth Holmes meets her equal in comedian Nathan Fielder Nathan Fielder's documentary about disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has created a constellation of colliding personas that interrogate the very nature of authenticity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad24a0b75342cf4db911a45 Tressfecta wants to make hair braiding a less arduous task for hairstylists te 2026-10-16T16:00:11.441Z Tressfecta wants to make hair braiding a less arduous task for hairstylists Tressfecta will be at this year's TechCrunch Disrupt! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad24a0775342cf4db911a38 Jorge Glem lleva el cuatro venezolano a la Sinfónica de Tucson te 2026-10-16T16:00:07.801Z Jorge Glem lleva el cuatro venezolano a la Sinfónica de Tucson Leer en inglés En Venezuela, cualquier reunión familiar, ya sea pequeña o grande, puede convertirse en una parranda improvisada: un tío trae un tambor, un primo toma unas maracas y, por supuesto, alguien agarra un cuatro. Así fue como Jorge Glem se inició en la música, en la calidez de su hogar. Glem creció en Venezuela y actualmente reside en Estados Unidos. Es miembro fundador de C4 Trío, agrupación ganadora de un Grammy Latino, y también ha sido nominado a un Grammy. Ha colaborado con artistas de la talla de Rubén Blades y Carlos Vives, además de haber actuado con la Filarmónica de Los Ángeles. “Cada vez que toco, recuerdo a mi familia. Hoy en día, el cuatro es un instrumento que me lleva, de manera muy nostálgica, a la Venezuela en la que me crié. Pero también es chévere, porque es una forma de tener esperanza y tener un piecito ahí en la tierra de uno,” dijo Glem a El Foco de Tucson. “Entonces tocar cuatro no es solamente hacer música sino también recordar los mejores momentos de mi vida.” Los días 23 y 25 de octubre, Glem llevará el cuatro, un instrumento pequeño de cuatro cuerdas, similar a una guitarra y considerado el instrumento nacional de Venezuela, a Tucson. Allí, se presentará junto a la Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson (TSO, por sus siglas en inglés) en el marco de la Fiesta Latina, una serie de conciertos que rinde homenaje a la música y a los compositores latinoamericanos. Glem unirá fuerzas con el bajista venezolano Elvis Martínez para participar en la tercera entrega de esta serie, titulada Latin Sizzle, la cual celebra la música de Venezuela. Según explica Glem, el cuatro es un instrumento rico en matices rítmicos, melódicos y armónicos. “La mano derecha hace como un tambor, eso es un ritmo de percusión, y la mano izquierda está acompañando y haciendo melodías,” señala Glem. “Normalmente, eso pasaría con tres instrumentos distintos, así que el cuatro es un instrumento maravilloso y bien completo.” Glem describe el cuatro como “el soundtrack de Venezuela,” un instrumento que todos los venezolanos conocen. “(Yo tuve) un acercamiento natural hacia el instrumento, porque era lo que veía que tocaban en casa,” comentó Glem. Ayúdanos a crear noticias locales que unan a las personas, en lugar de separarlas. La Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson presenta la Fiesta Latina, una serie de conciertos que rinde homenaje a la música y a los compositores latinoamericanos. Diana Ramos / El Foco de Tucson. Tradicionalmente, el cuatro se utiliza en el joropo, un género de la música folclórica venezolana. Sin embargo, Glem considera el cuatro como un instrumento universal, capaz de interpretar una gran variedad de géneros. Señala que, al igual que los seres humanos, los animales y la tecnología han evolucionado, el cuatro también posee esa capacidad de evolución. “No podemos seguir tocando lo mismo de hace cien años,” afirmó Glem. Dado que el cuatro sigue siendo relativamente desconocido en gran parte del mundo, no es raro que Glem actúe ante un público que desconoce qué es este instrumento o cómo suena. Él se siente profundamente orgulloso de ser cuatrista y de actuar como embajador de la música tradicional venezolana. “Es una gran responsabilidad, pero resulta maravilloso ver a la gente marcharse gratamente sorprendida y agradecida de escuchar un sonido nuevo, un instrumento nuevo. Eso tiene mucho valor,” comenta Glem. Su objetivo es lograr que el cuatro sea un instrumento reconocido a nivel mundial. “Es un trabajo de hormiguita, de día a día; y no es solamente mio, hay mucha gente que está trabajando por esto. Por lo menos ir a Tucson y mostrar el cuatro por primera vez ya es parte de mi misión como ser humano El director musical de la TSO, José Luis Gómez, junto con Glem y Martínez, se presentarán en el Linda Ronstadt Music Hall con un programa que incluye Margariteña, de Inocente Carreño; Odisea, nominada al Latin Grammy, y el Concierto para cuatro, de Gonzalo Grau; Fuga con pajarillo, de Aldemaro Romero; y la Quinta Sinfonía de Jean Sibelius. José Luis Gómez, director musical de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson, quiso que Fiesta Latina reflejara la diversa herencia de la comunidad hispana y latinoamericana. La serie de conciertos se extenderá hasta el 1 de noviembre. Cortesía de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson. Con Fiesta Latina, Gómez, nacido en Venezuela, buscó crear un espacio dentro de la programación de la orquesta que reflejara la diversa herencia de la comunidad hispana y latinoamericana. “Quería buscar una manera de hacer un caleidoscopio que dijera una historia de toda esa variedad que tenemos de ritmos y de melodías… Tucson tiene todo ese tinte de variedad y quiero que la orquesta forme parte de ese tejido cultural.” dijo Gómez. A medida que la TSO se acerca a su centenario en 2029, el objetivo de Gómez es impulsar a la orquesta incorporando obras que van más allá de los clásicos. Él es consciente de los prejuicios existentes hacia la música clásica, lo cual es una de las razones por las que ha ampliado el repertorio de la TSO. “Para escuchar música, lo único que hace falta son dos orejas,” explicó, añadiendo que, si bien contar con ciertos conocimientos resulta útil, no es un requisito indispensable. “Lo importante es estar presente y vivir la experiencia.” La Fiesta Latina se llevará a cabo semanalmente durante todo el mes de octubre. La serie de música de cámara “Up Close” de la TSO, titulado Fandangos and Malambos, tendrá lugar los días 17 y 18 de octubre en el Tucson Symphony Center y explorará la música de Uruguay y Argentina. Latin Sizzle se presentará del 23 al 25 de octubre, y Fiesta Latina culminará con el concierto del Día de los Muertos de la TSO el 1 de noviembre en el Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, con la participación de Edna Vazquez, del grupo Pink Martini. La Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson, que se acerca a su centenario en 2029, presenta Fiesta Latina, una serie de conciertos que rinde homenaje a la música y a los compositores latinoamericanos. La serie concluye el 1 de noviembre. Cortesía de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson. Los conciertos de Glem en Tucson llegan tras un verano en el que utilizó su música para apoyar a su país natal. En agosto, Glem y Martínez actuaron junto al director de orquesta venezolano Gustavo Dudamel y la Filarmónica de Los Ángeles en el Hollywood Bowl, en un concierto benéfico destinado a ayudar a las víctimas de los dos terremotos que sacudieron Venezuela en junio. Para Glem, formar parte de un esfuerzo de tal envergadura en apoyo a su país natal resultó sumamente significativo. “Yo no tengo la posibilidad de estar ahorita levantando escombros pero si tengo la posibilidad de hacer música y eso puede ayudar a llevarle un poco más de tranquilidad y comodidad a quien lo está haciendo o tratar de levantar fondos para ayudar a en los hospitales,” señaló. “Eso también es importante.” Cerca de 1.2 millones de venezolanos residen en Estados Unidos, y alrededor de 7 millones se encuentran repartidos por todo el mundo. La diáspora venezolana ha abierto una puerta que invita a los demás a conocer la cultura de Venezuela a través de su gastronomía, sus valores comunitarios o su música. Al tocar el instrumento nacional de Venezuela, Glem ha logrado compartir su herencia y su cultura con personas de todo el planeta. “Somos muchos (los venezolanos) tratando de poner la cara más bonita del país, en lo que podamos. Seguir unidos, sentirnos orgullosos de ser venezolanos, de ser latinos y de ser buenas personas. Ser hermanos y hermanas sin fronteras”. Visite tucsonsymphony.org para obtener más información sobre el ciclo de conciertos Fiesta Latina. Diana Ramos es egresada de la Universidad de Arizona y reportera de El foco Tucson Spotlight. Puede contactarla a través de diana@tucsonspotlight.org. Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad247b175342cf4db9119f0 Josh Brolin says he became a full-time stock trader after Hollywood stopped calling te 2026-10-16T15:50:09.857Z Josh Brolin says he became a full-time stock trader after Hollywood stopped calling Josh Brolin said he wasn’t taken seriously as an actor until 2007’s Oscar-winning "No Country for Old Men" – and in the years before landing the movie, he had a short career as a full-time stock trader. The 58-year-old son of actor James Brolin told Theo Von on his "This Past Weekend" podcast that despite early success on "The Goonies," his career in Hollywood was going nowhere. Before he was cast as Brand in "The Goonies," he said he went on "350 auditions" and people told him, "It's not for you." 'LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE' STAR SAYS CHILD ACTORS GET 'DROPPED' AFTER HOLLYWOOD FAME FADES He said the '80s classic was his first time ever in front of a camera, admitting,"I ruined the first day of shooting 'cause I couldn’t stop laughing" because he was so nervous. Steven Spielberg told him to "take a breath" on the first day, because "we need to get through this." GOLDIE HAWN SOUNDS THE ALARM ON CHILDHOOD CELEBRITY CULTURE: 'ALL I CAN SAY IS IT'S A NIGHTMARE' Soon after making "The Goonies," he went to New York to study acting and do theater. He said that he "took it seriously," and he "had 22 years of taking it seriously because nobody was interested until really I did ‘No Country,’ and then ‘No Country’ kind of changed s---." Advertisement During that period, Brolin said he worked as a landscaper for a year and then became a stock trader when he was 30 "for almost five years full-time." "I was really good at it," he admitted, explaining that he worked from home using three screens, "four tabs per screen." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS He said he did both swing trading and day trading. BRAD PITT, MARGOT ROBBIE WORKED FAST FOOD JOBS AS EVA LONGORIA SAYS ‘EVERY KID NEEDS TO' "I made more money in those four years, really … than I had made in 20 years acting. But I didn’t really make hardly anything acting." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Day trading I loved, man," he added. Even after he found critical acclaim in the industry, the money wasn’t blowing him away. For "No Country for Old Men," he said he was paid $100,000, "so I cleared what, $30,000? That’s not considered a great year." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE But his Hollywood career began to turn around quickly after that. While filming "No Country for Old Men," Brolin said he sent in an audition tape for "American Gangster" with his 16-year-old son playing Denzel Washington’s part. "And that’s the last audition I ever did," he said. Brolin is now starring in the thriller "Whalefall," about a diver who is swallowed by a whale. Brolin plays the main character's estranged father. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad247b075342cf4db9119e7 Fever star Sophie Cunningham calls Angel Reese dodging $500 fine for technical foul 'absolutely insane' te 2026-10-16T15:50:08.411Z Fever star Sophie Cunningham calls Angel Reese dodging $500 fine for technical foul 'absolutely insane' With the WNBA Finals set to begin on Saturday afternoon between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream, all the chatter is around which of these franchises will win their first championship since joining the league. For Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham, though, her focus is on a different issue. During the Dream's series-clinching win in Game 3 against the New York Liberty back on October 9, a situation unfolded following a foul in which Atlanta forward Angel Reese followed Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu after the latter had committed an illegal screen. Reese followed Ionescu down the court shouting "you can't do that" at the four-time WNBA All-Star. No technical foul was called, which incensed Cunningham. FEVER STAR SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM TELLS ACES' A'JA WILSON TO 'GROW UP' IN RESPONSE TO HER PLAYOFF MELTDOWN The Fever guard mentioned on her "No Hesitation" podcast that Reese avoiding the technical and subsequent $500 fine that is usually tacked on to a playoff tech was "absolutely ridiculous." "If you're going to chase someone down the court and get in someone's ear, that should be a tech. Anytime," Cunningham said. "It's going to be a tech in the regular season. Now, if she were to stay on her side and just kind of yell and say something, I'm all for that. But the fact that she didn't get a tech on that, I think that's absolutely insane." CAITLIN CLARK CALLS FOR FULL-TIME WNBA REFEREES AS OFFICIATING FAILURES MOUNT IN 2026 She wasn't the only one to share this sentiment, though, as ESPN WNBA analyst Rebecca Lobo mentioned on the broadcast that Reese should have been hit with a technical foul as the incident unfolded. While Cunningham was clearly miffed at the circumstances, she did mention that she respects the fact that Reese had her teammate's back in that situation. ANGEL REESE REVEALS 'EMBARRASSING' TRAINING CAMP STORY AFTER REACHING WNBA FINALS WITH ATLANTA DREAM The problem with not calling that first technical foul, though, is that a few minutes later, Reese was T'd up after standing chest-to-chest with Jonquel Jones after blocking her layup attempt into the stands. Two technical fouls in the same game would have resulted in an ejection of Reese, and could have changed the game in favor of the Liberty. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Cunningham didn't like the technical that was actually called on Reese, calling it "good playoff basketball," but did take exception to the gap between the two calls, characterizing it as "weird and inconsistent." Reese is sitting on two technical fouls heading into the Finals, and two more within the span of the seven-game series would result in a one-game suspension. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Reese and Cunningham's teammate, Caitlin Clark, have a history of hard fouls and competitive banter between the two. With that in mind, some credit has to go to Cunningham for being measured and fair in her assessment of Reese's fouls. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad247ae75342cf4db9119de Washington school district that forced kids to hide Bibles in sealed envelopes must apologize, pay $275K te 2026-10-16T15:50:06.792Z Washington school district that forced kids to hide Bibles in sealed envelopes must apologize, pay $275K A Washington state school district has agreed to publicly apologize, undergo religious liberty training and pay $275,000 in attorney's fees after a lawsuit challenged policies that required elementary school students to keep Bibles concealed in sealed envelopes, according to a Christian education organization whose CEO says children felt pressured to hide their faith. Joel Penton, founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, told Fox News Digital in an interview Thursday that parents described the emotional toll of the Everett School District's restrictions, which also included requiring families to submit permission slips every week for their children to attend voluntary, off-campus Bible instruction. "I also heard from parents that their children felt like they were being told they had to hide their faith when they were told they had to put their Bibles and things in envelopes as though it was something to be ashamed of, and I know that was very hurtful as well," Penton said. WISCONSIN STUDENT ALLEGES SCHOOL BARRED HER FROM USING BIBLE VERSE AT GRADUATION LifeWise Academy, which provides privately funded Bible instruction to public school students during the school day with parental permission, filed suit after the Everett School District imposed restrictions that the organization argued unfairly targeted its program. Penton said LifeWise had operated in Everett for several years, serving dozens of students and families, before the school board changed its policies. "Then the school board changed some of their policies in some ways that were pretty transparently discriminatory, and infringed on the religious liberty of our program there," Penton said. "And some of those policy changes included requiring parents, instead of simply signing a permission slip one time for the entire semester, the entire year, they were requiring them to hand-bring in a permission slip each and every week, which was quite onerous." Penton said they were told they were not allowed to participate at some of the community fairs, which he claimed other student organizations were able to participate in. TEXAS BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES REQUIRED READING LIST WITH BIBLE PASSAGES FOR 5 MILLION STUDENTS "And then they also told students that if they received any worksheets or even a Bible at our program, when they came back to the school, that those had to come back in sealed envelopes so that other students wouldn't be exposed to them," Penton said. He argued that the weekly permission requirement threatened the program's ability to operate. "We knew at least with the permission slip policy that it was meant to effectively shut down the program, that one of the reasons students, parents enroll their students is because of how practical and convenient it is for them to receive Bible education during school hours as part of their school day," Penton said. "And now to tell them that they had to personally bring in a permission slip each and every week just made it really impractical for a lot of parents, and I know there are many who are frustrated about that." Penton said LifeWise initially attempted to resolve the dispute directly with school officials and later through an attorney before filing suit. EXCLUSIVE: INDIANA SCHOOL COUNSELOR FIRED FOR SPEAKING OUT ON GENDER IDENTITY POLICY SETTLES LAWSUIT FOR $200K In April, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against the district, according to LifeWise. The settlement announced Wednesday by LifeWise Academy requires changes to district policies, religious liberty training for school board members, a public written apology posted on the district's website for six months and $275,000 in attorney's fees, according to the organization. The announcement of the settlement quoted a statement from the district which said, "The District recognizes that comments made at various Board meetings that concerned LifeWise, including by Directors, were offensive and hurtful to the families participating in LifeWise programming. For that, the District and its Board of Directors offer a sincere apology." In a statement posted on their website, Everett Public Schools said, "Parents and guardians have the right to choose to seek the release of their students during the school day for religious-related activities or instruction that occurs off school property for part of the school day pursuant to District Policy 2340 and Procedure 2340P. The policy and procedures align with both Washington State (RCW 28A.600.025) and federal law, with which the district is required to comply. The procedure allows students to be excused for a portion of the school day, provided the instruction is conducted off-site and does not disrupt their regular classroom instructional time." Fox News Digital reached out to the Everett School District for comment, and was referred back to the district's statement, with the school district saying, "There were no changes to the policy. The Student Release Guidelines have been updated to comply with the terms of the settlement." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2455a75342cf4db911978 DAVID MARCUS: Why Abdul El-Sayed’s anti-billionaire screeds may not play in Grand Rapids te 2026-10-16T15:40:10.497Z DAVID MARCUS: Why Abdul El-Sayed’s anti-billionaire screeds may not play in Grand Rapids I am pleased to report that Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an absolutely thriving mid-sized American city that almost feels like walking back in time. It has sidewalks full of people, streets full of cars and big beautiful buildings filled with businesses. When I asked locals what the secret of this success was, a surprising number of people cited a handful of billionaire philanthropic families: the very same billionaires that Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayad says should not exist in the Wolverine State, or anywhere in America. Among these wealthy families with deep roots in Grand Rapids and broader Western Michigan are the Davos, Van Andel and Meijer families, whose names can be seen on institutions all over town — owing the billions they have donated. DAVID MARCUS: IN BOOMING DETROIT, VOTERS SKEPTICAL OF SOCIALISM SNAKE OIL Joan is a docent at the splendid Grand Rapids Public Museum, just across from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, and she told Fox News Digital of the museum and Grand Rapids’ success, "We have a few families that really do a lot to fill gaps and help to make things happen." Inside the massive museum, which looks like it should be in a city with an NFL team, is a mini Grand Rapids from the 1880s with stores to poke into. It was at the chemist that I met Joan, and honestly, add a bit of glass and steel and the city today seems just as bustling. At one point, I found myself in the museum, looking at the bones of a prehistoric mastodon. Through the window behind it, bright yellow construction machines worked along the waterfront, while beyond them stood the short, proud buildings on the other side of the Grand River, from which the town takes its name. In this parallax, one can see a kind of continuity that most American cities lack: the past, present and future in a positive lockstep. JD VANCE WARNS 'LIMOUSINE SOCIALISTS' WILL DESTROY MICHIGAN AUTO JOBS, DEPRESS AMERICAN WAGES Later that day, I asked a construction worker about how often he works on buildings attached to these wealthy families. He said, with that distinct Western Michigan accent, "All the time, half the big projects we work on have one of the names on it," and laughingly added, "sometimes all the names." There are myriad reasons why Grand Rapids is doing so well, but to discount the impact of these wealthy local families’ philanthropy is to miss a huge plot point of the economic success story. ECONOMIST CALLS OUT AMERICA’S SOCIALIST ELITE, SAYS THEY GOT RICH BASHING CAPITALISM This is not a new feature of American civic growth. From the Astors in New York City to the Carnegies in Pittsburgh, our cities have always benefited from the noblesse oblige of what El-Sayed, who himself owns foreign investment property, would call "the 1%." Today’s left has a very different vision of noblesse oblige, which was on display this summer as several high-ranking New York City Democratic Socialists of America members were exposed as rich kids living off of mommy and daddy’s wealth. SOCIALIST-BACKED DEM WHO RIPPED THE WEALTHY CRACKS STATE’S TOP 1%, TAX RETURNS SHOW For today’s left, noblesse oblige means marching through the streets and getting communists elected before retiring to your trust-funded million-dollar apartment. In Michigan, it still means building museums, libraries and medical centers. Some Michiganders, such as Maggie, who is retired and lives near Grand Rapids, did express concern about income inequality. "Where we live in Holland, there are houses that are maybe $60,000. You go two blocks away, and there are $6 million houses on the lake," she said. "The haves and the have-nots are so pronounced." DAVID MARCUS: SOCIALISM AND EL-SAYED RUN INTO HARSH REALITY IN BLUE-COLLAR MICHIGAN But even Democrat Maggie and her husband Doug, who are safe votes for El-Sayed, do not express the kind of anger and condemnation toward billionaires that he and his fellow travelers — such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. — regularly perform. In El-Sayed’s ideal world, the money spent by the grand families of Grand Rapids on civic projects would go directly to the government instead, supposedly to mete out more equally. But this utterly discounts the economic power of a strong philanthropic community. El-Sayed has famously said that he wants no billionaires, but the problem with this socialist hokum is on full display in beautiful Grand Rapids. In fact, on the ground, billionaires make the places they live much better, and plant the civic seeds that sprout the millionaires El-Sayed claims to want. Republican candidate Mike Rogers would be wise to point out loudly that El-Sayed’s war on billionaires would have a devastating impact on Michigan. Rather than demonizing the wealthy, the government should be working with them to "fill the gaps," as Joan put it, and get things done without the endless bureaucracy of government. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2455575342cf4db911959 Jev is Vercel’s fastest-adopted AI model ever te 2026-10-16T15:40:05.738Z Jev is Vercel’s fastest-adopted AI model ever The data comes from the Vercel's AI gateway, a unified API service similar to OpenRouter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2430775342cf4db911908 Parents Struggle to Help Their Children After School Killings in Oregon te 2026-10-16T15:30:15.971Z Parents Struggle to Help Their Children After School Killings in Oregon The city of Bend is grappling with the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary, which killed three children and a teacher. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2430675342cf4db9118ef Even Real Evidence Can Tell the Wrong Story | Opinion te 2026-10-16T15:30:14.108Z Even Real Evidence Can Tell the Wrong Story | Opinion Authentic evidence can mislead us. As AI complicates trust, lawyers must test what the facts establish before accepting the story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2430375342cf4db9118e6 Amelia Earhart Timeline as Team to Give Search Update This Weekend te 2026-10-16T15:30:11.811Z Amelia Earhart Timeline as Team to Give Search Update This Weekend The search for the aviation pioneer’s lost plane continues, despite severe weather delaying an expedition on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2430175342cf4db9118dd Trump's Claims El-Sayed Is Member of Muslim Brotherhood Assessed  te 2026-10-16T15:30:09.559Z Trump's Claims El-Sayed Is Member of Muslim Brotherhood Assessed  President Donald Trump has accused Abdul El-Sayed of being a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, which the Democrat has denied. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad242fe75342cf4db9118d4 Biggest Power Grid Operator Says Data Centers Leave ‘Little Room for Error’ te 2026-10-16T15:30:06.580Z Biggest Power Grid Operator Says Data Centers Leave ‘Little Room for Error’ "Energy flow on the system is increasing while reserves are dwindling, leaving little room for error," PJM's David Souder said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23e6375342cf4db911819 Josh Jacobs sues police to permanently seal video evidence in battery case against him te 2026-10-16T15:10:27.663Z Josh Jacobs sues police to permanently seal video evidence in battery case against him Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs filed a lawsuit against the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department, seeking to have evidence in his battery case permanently sealed. According to the criminal complaint, Jacobs was accused of throwing his ex-girlfriend onto the ground and damaging her phone, and video would show the portion that occurred in the garage. The NFL is attempting to obtain the video as part of its own investigation, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Jacobs' complaint says the police should be prohibited from publicly releasing "descriptions, images, audio recordings, video recordings, statements, communications, or other materials" whose disclosure might threaten the woman’s "privacy, dignity, safety, emotional well-being, or ability to obtain closure." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The complaint also notes that public sports figures have recently been targeted for robberies and other related property crimes, and that releasing the video would reveal details of the garage’s interior that might put Jacobs at risk. "The public availability of (Jacobs’) schedule or travel information increases the risk that persons could identify periods when (Jacobs) is away from home and use released information concerning the residence, garage, access points, security arrangements, or property to target the property," the complaint says. "Widespread public dissemination of those details would materially increase (Jacobs’) vulnerability to theft, burglary, robbery, trespass, or other targeted criminal conduct." Jacobs pleaded no contest to battery and criminal damage to property from the May 23 incident, which were both misdemeanors. Jacobs was also ordered to have no contact with the woman involved, pay restitution, attend counseling and be under supervision for one year. DAN ORLOVSKY ANNOUNCES 'UNIMAGINABLE TRAGEDY' AS BROTHER-IN-LAW DIES SUDDENLY AT AGE 43 That video hasn’t been released, and lawyers representing the woman filed a motion last month asking that the evidence be sealed. The veteran running back remains on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, though time spent there would count toward a suspension. The matter remains under review by the league's personal conduct policy and there's no timeline for a decision. The NFL’s baseline suspension for a first-time domestic violence offense is six games without pay as part of its conduct policy. The suspension could increase depending on factors including the involvement of a weapon, repeated striking and more. OutKick's Scott Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23e5d75342cf4db911810 Zach Bryan drops 'Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs' EP featuring Lana Del Rey collaboration te 2026-10-16T15:10:21.142Z Zach Bryan drops 'Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs' EP featuring Lana Del Rey collaboration Zach Bryan's new music is officially out. There has been a ton of hype surrounding the country music star since he announced that "Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs" would arrive Friday. Bryan is one of the biggest names in the music industry, and after announcing he was collaborating with Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours, it was obvious the EP would move the needle. That's exactly what happened. Bryan dropped the eight-song EP Friday morning for his millions of fans, and it's everything people have come to expect from him. It's an emotional roller coaster. The full track list is below: His song "Lies" with Lana Del Rey is absolutely a major standout on the EP. Give it a listen below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. People on YouTube offered plenty of reactions to "Lies." One person wrote in the comments, "Lana's voice just feels like home." Another added, "Putting Lana on this was Zach Bryan’s best decision ever." A third commented, "These two poets are going to make me cry 💔." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The YouTube video of "Lies" has more than 50,000 views in just a few hours after being released to the public. There are few artists in the music world who can move the needle like Zach Bryan can, and he, once again, proved that with "Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs." Have you already listened? Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c2275342cf4db911786 Controversy over Abdul El-Sayed's family ties to Muslim Brotherhood ignored, downplayed by liberal media te 2026-10-16T15:00:50.911Z Controversy over Abdul El-Sayed's family ties to Muslim Brotherhood ignored, downplayed by liberal media Several legacy news organizations have not covered allegations involving the family of Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. El-Sayed's denial of having any family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood has drawn questions after several social media posts from his half-sister suggested that members of their family, including their mother, were active in the Islamist group. ABC and CBS had not mentioned the allegations on their morning or evening news broadcasts as of Thursday, Oct. 15, according to a Fox News Digital review of Grabien transcripts. ABDUL EL-SAYED'S ALLEGED FAMILY TIES TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD SURFACE AFTER DENYING ANY LINK DURING NBC INTERVIEW The allegations were finally mentioned on CBS’ morning show on Friday, but simply to note that El-Sayed has denied claims by his Republican opponent Mike Rogers.  CNN and MS NOW have similarly not aired dedicated news reports about the allegations as of Thursday, despite several hours of daily programming per transcripts. A conservative panelist made a brief reference to the controversy on Monday's "CNN This Morning," which went without acknowledgment by host Audie Cornish.  On Thursday night, CNN's Abby Phillip disputed concerns raised by another conservative guest, arguing that the allegations did not establish a connection between El-Sayed and the Muslim Brotherhood. "Abdul was not raised by his biological mother," Phillip said. "His parents divorced when he was 3. He doesn't have that kind of relationship with her. So the idea that he would be tarred and feathered for a Muslim Brotherhood connection that frankly A. is not verified, and B., does not actually say anything about how he was raised here in Michigan." "He said to his knowledge, he is not aware of any connections with the Muslim Brotherhood. And you know what? You can take that up with him, but the insinuation is that he is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood," she later added.  On Friday morning, conservative guest Jesse Arm told CNN viewers that El-Sayed’s family had "deep ties" to the Muslim Brotherhood in a comment that was met with pushback.  "We should really point out there’s also a lot of CNN fact checking, and specifically on the mother and brother, what he has responded to," anchor Erica Hill said. "There is so much for all candidates that is in their past and needs fact-checking." MS NOW's most direct reference to the allegations came Monday night when guest host Jacob Soboroff knocked El-Sayed's Republican opponent for focusing on the "smears" against the Muslim Democrat, including tying El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood. The New York Times, widely dubbed "The Paper of Record," has not published a single report on the subject this week, according to search results on its website. NBC was the only broadcast network identified in the review as having covered the allegations, having questioned El-Sayed directly in two interviews. ABDUL EL-SAYED GROWS AGITATED WITH REPORTER AFTER BEING PRESSED ON FAMILY'S ALLEGED MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD TIES During an interview that aired on Sunday's "Meet the Press," NBC's Kristen Welker asked El-Sayed if he could "set the record straight" on allegations that he and his family had connections to the Muslim Brotherhood. He firmly replied, "No," before suggesting his GOP rival was using Islamophobic attacks against him and his family. However, according to social media posts made by his half-sister Eman Abdelhadi, members of their family, including their mother, had ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. "Had an amazing talk with my mom about her activism in the Muslim Brotherhood during the early 70s while she was in college #respect," Abdelhadi wrote in a 2012 X post, as first reported by the Washington Free Beacon. Their mother, Fatten Elkomy, had attended Egypt's Alexandria University, which, according to a report from the Brookings Institution, had strong Muslim Brotherhood activity back in the 1970s. EL-SAYED’S HALF SISTER OFFERED OCT 7 ‘BLESSING,’ ONE YEAR AFTER HAMAS ATTACK: ‘ALLAHU AKBAR’ In another 2012 post, Abdelhadi, a professor at the University of Chicago, wrote: "My family has long been MB, but I've always felt that it has navigated the political sphere poorly/destructively." In a third post from 2013, she wrote, "Praying for all my family that supports the #MB in #Egypt. Lie low, stay safe." On Wednesday's "NBC Nightly News," El-Sayed was confronted by NBC's Tom Llamas about how Abdelhadi's posts appear to contradict his own denial to Welker. "It's funny to me," El-Sayed responded. "I was born in 1984 down the street in Rochester Hills. I was raised here in Michigan, went to the University of Michigan, rebuilt the health department in this city, led the health department in this county — and you want to ask me about what's happening in Egypt in 1970? Are you serious?" "I get it, but you were asked a question, and you gave an answer," Llamas responded. "I have no ties, we have no ties," El-Sayed said, reiterating his denial. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS The Democratic hopeful told Llamas he hadn't had conversations with his mother about her alleged Muslim Brotherhood activity and accused the anchor of using "hearsay evidence from a tweet." "That's just not serious," El-Sayed said. "But you've also gone after the president for truthfulness and when people ask you a question, do you expect the truth?" Llamas then asked. "Are you insinuating that somehow I was lying?" El-Sayed fired back. "I don't know, that's why I'm asking," Llamas responded. "And I'm telling you that I was not," El-Sayed told him. Representatives for ABC, CBS, CNN, MS NOW and The New York Times did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c1f75342cf4db911778 Layoffs Tracker: Kroger, Pfizer, Netflix and Amazon Hit This Week te 2026-10-16T15:00:47.446Z Layoffs Tracker: Kroger, Pfizer, Netflix and Amazon Hit This Week The latest cuts show that the recent layoffs are not confined to one corner of the economy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c1d75342cf4db91176f White House Wades Into 'SNL' Shane Gillis Drama te 2026-10-16T15:00:45.679Z White House Wades Into 'SNL' Shane Gillis Drama The White House shared their opinion on what people should wear to the gym, following fallout over Shane Gillis' SNL monologue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c1c75342cf4db911766 The FDA Must End Unnecessary Drug Trials | Opinion te 2026-10-16T15:00:44.016Z The FDA Must End Unnecessary Drug Trials | Opinion The Food and Drug Administration should cut biosimilar trials to reduce costs, boost competition and improve patient access. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c1975342cf4db91175d James Talarico Faces MAGA Lawsuit Over Slogan To Woo Conservatives te 2026-10-16T15:00:41.816Z James Talarico Faces MAGA Lawsuit Over Slogan To Woo Conservatives Steven Crowder threatened to sue James Talarico, CNN and Jubilee Media over the use of his trademarked “Change My Mind” format. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c1775342cf4db911754 Map of Most Popular Halloween Candy in Each State Amid 2026 Price Hikes te 2026-10-16T15:00:39.357Z Map of Most Popular Halloween Candy in Each State Amid 2026 Price Hikes Candy and chewing gum prices were 7.7 percent higher in September than a year earlier. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c1575342cf4db91174b Republicans Face New Warning Signs in Deep-Red Montana te 2026-10-16T15:00:37.440Z Republicans Face New Warning Signs in Deep-Red Montana MT-01, a district Trump carried by 12 points in 2024 is now a tossup, and a new poll puts the independent Senate nominee ahead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c1375342cf4db911742 Oregon School Shooting District Had Banned Staff From Carrying Guns te 2026-10-16T15:00:35.561Z Oregon School Shooting District Had Banned Staff From Carrying Guns The shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, occurred in a school district that had banned guns from its premises. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c1175342cf4db911739 Kamala Harris Pitches Supreme Court, Electoral College Reform te 2026-10-16T15:00:33.906Z Kamala Harris Pitches Supreme Court, Electoral College Reform Kamala Harris called for adding Supreme Court justices during an interview with Keke Palmer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c0f75342cf4db911730 Experts Studied Daytime Habits of Older Adults—One Was Linked to Dementia te 2026-10-16T15:00:31.848Z Experts Studied Daytime Habits of Older Adults—One Was Linked to Dementia Daytime napping—how often, how intentionally and how long—was found to influence a person's risk of developing dementia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c0d75342cf4db91171e Americans Finally Get That Fair Health Care Does Not Equal ‘Socialism’ | Opinion te 2026-10-16T15:00:29.690Z Americans Finally Get That Fair Health Care Does Not Equal ‘Socialism’ | Opinion The U.S. health system is making Americans sick; and a better, fairer model will become increasingly important at the ballot box. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c0b75342cf4db911715 Satellite Images Show Su-34 Destruction Costing Russia $200 Million te 2026-10-16T15:00:27.919Z Satellite Images Show Su-34 Destruction Costing Russia $200 Million Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Russian planes were ready to strike his country when they were attacked. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c0a75342cf4db91170c Green Card Approval Rate Drops for 3 of 5 Major Categories te 2026-10-16T15:00:26.026Z Green Card Approval Rate Drops for 3 of 5 Major Categories USCIS data shows green card approval rates fell for family, employment and Cuban cases. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c0775342cf4db911703 Eating More Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Silent Brain Damage te 2026-10-16T15:00:23.334Z Eating More Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Silent Brain Damage Researchers found those who ate more ultra-processed food were more likely to show early warning signs of heightened stroke risk. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c0575342cf4db9116fa Who is Josh Turek’s Wife? Jarolin is an Immigrant From Dominican Republic te 2026-10-16T15:00:21.199Z Who is Josh Turek’s Wife? Jarolin is an Immigrant From Dominican Republic Turek’s family experience gives immigration a personal dimension as he battles Ashley Hinson for an open Senate seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23c0375342cf4db9116f1 Who is Ashley Hinson’s Husband? Matt Arenholz Lobby Connections Explained te 2026-10-16T15:00:19.480Z Who is Ashley Hinson’s Husband? 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad23bf875342cf4db9116c4 The Peptide Boom Needs Proof, Not Promises | Opinion te 2026-10-16T15:00:08.055Z The Peptide Boom Needs Proof, Not Promises | Opinion Peptide use is increasing, but unapproved products may pose risks when evidence and quality controls fall short for users. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2374c75342cf4db9115f6 Amazon About You may know you a little too well te 2026-10-16T14:40:12.388Z Amazon About You may know you a little too well Amazon knows what you buy, what you search for and even what you tell its shopping assistant. Now, the company is giving you a look at the personality profile it has built from all that information. When I checked my own Amazon About You profile, I found 81 results, including a reference to my mother that caught me off guard. The feature brings together details about your shopping habits and preferences. Some are helpful. Others might make you wonder how Amazon reached those conclusions in the first place. Shoppers are now sharing screenshots of descriptions that range from funny to completely inaccurate. Amazon says the feature helps improve shopping recommendations. However, it also raises an interesting privacy question. How much should a retailer know about you, and how much control do you really have over that information? Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You’ll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com. WHAT YOUR INTERNET PROVIDER, WEBSITES AND ADVERTISERS SEE Amazon introduced About You in May 2026, although the feature has recently attracted widespread attention as shoppers share their profiles on social media. Amazon has personalized shopping recommendations for years. If you bought a coffee maker, you probably noticed suggestions for filters or other accessories soon afterward. That kind of recommendation has become familiar to anyone who shops online. Now, Amazon is taking personalization further with About You, a section that shows shoppers what the company believes about their interests and preferences. According to Amazon's announcement, the feature draws on information from several sources, including your purchase history, product reviews and items saved to Lists. Searches and conversations with Alexa for Shopping can also influence what Amazon learns. For example, someone who regularly buys dairy-free milk might receive recommendations for other dairy-free products. A shopper researching gardening supplies could start seeing suggestions for fertilizer or companion plants. That sounds useful enough. However, Amazon can also develop assumptions about your personal preferences from individual purchases or short-lived interests. That's where things can get awkward. Some shoppers have started sharing screenshots of their Amazon profiles on social media. The results range from remarkably accurate to unintentionally hilarious. One Threads user discovered that Amazon had included the description "flat buttocks" in her profile. "I stumbled upon a page of assumptions that Amazon has made about me based on my purchases and I'm literally speechless," she wrote. She even acknowledged that the assessment wasn't entirely wrong. Still, it's hard to imagine anyone asking an online retailer for that particular evaluation. Meanwhile, another shopper shared a profile describing an obsession with minimalist, one-bag travel and a preference for Anker charging products. The shopper confirmed that Amazon had accurately identified those interests. A different user discovered that Amazon had recorded a "one-time specialty cheese exploration." The response was simple: "guilty." Other shoppers have shared descriptions such as "has no friends" and "cannot keep real plants alive." One woman even reported that Amazon had described her as a "fifty-year-old man." These are the kinds of assumptions that can leave you wondering whether Amazon knows you at all. My own profile included some remarkably specific observations. Amazon said I "do not like scary movies," "value professional grade audio equipment," "prefer dark chocolate treats" and "enjoy swimming." It even noted my regular fresh flower purchases. But one entry really surprised me. Amazon claimed my mother had stayed at a hotel with another person, whom it identified by name, and had a negative experience. I certainly didn't expect to find that kind of information about a family member in my shopping profile. These examples show how an algorithm can turn shopping activity into surprisingly specific personal descriptions. Of course, Amazon's conclusions may be incomplete or inaccurate. Buying something for a friend, for example, doesn't necessarily mean you have any personal interest in that product. YOUR PHONE MAY REVEAL DOCTOR, CHURCH AND PHARMACY VISITS Every time you interact with Amazon, you potentially give the company another clue about your preferences. A product search can suggest an interest, while a purchase provides a stronger signal about something you wanted at that moment. Amazon also uses information from its AI shopping assistant. If you tell Alexa for Shopping that your cat prefers a particular flavor of food, Amazon can use that detail to recommend similar products later. According to the company, these interactions help make recommendations more relevant. However, a single purchase might reflect a temporary need rather than a lasting preference. Think about buying an unusual gift for a relative. You might suddenly find Amazon treating that purchase as evidence of a personal hobby. That raises another concern. Some purchases can indicate sensitive interests involving health, relationships or other aspects of your private life. Even when Amazon draws an incorrect conclusion, you may still want to remove it from your shopping profile. Amazon makes About You available through its Shopping app, mobile website and desktop website. You can review the information the company has associated with your profile and make changes. If you don't see About You using those steps, try this alternate route in the Amazon Shopping app: Here's where I would spend a few minutes if you use Amazon regularly. The company says About You lets you correct preferences, provide feedback and remove information you don't want used for personalization. If you want to correct a detail instead of removing it, open the entry and look for an edit or feedback option. Make your changes and follow the prompts to save them. Amazon hasn't established that every account will show identical editing controls. The available options may depend on the information displayed. Removing a detail from About You changes how Amazon uses that preference for personalization. It does not necessarily erase the original purchase, search or conversation from every Amazon system. Editing your About You profile is a useful starting point. However, you should also review the activity that influences Amazon's suggestions. Amazon provides browsing history controls that can help reduce recommendations based on products you've viewed. Removing a product from the browsing history display should not be treated as confirmation that Amazon has deleted every record of the interaction. Amazon also provides controls for managing recommendations associated with past purchases. This can be particularly helpful when you've purchased gifts or products that have nothing to do with your interests. If you regularly use Alexa for Shopping, consider what you share during those conversations. Amazon says the assistant can remember details you provide and use them to improve future shopping experiences. Ask "What do you know about me?" to review the preferences Alexa can describe. Then use About You to correct or remove unwanted details. For additional privacy controls, review your Alexa privacy settings and voice history in the Alexa app or your Amazon account. Deleting voice recordings and removing shopping preferences are separate actions, so check both. Amazon provides ways to edit preferences and manage certain recommendation signals. However, the company hasn't established that removing everything displayed in About You permanently deletes all underlying information. Your purchase history, for example, can remain associated with your account even after you exclude an item from recommendations. Amazon may retain certain transaction records for operational or legal reasons. Also, About You is only one part of Amazon's broader personalization system. Correcting an assumption doesn't necessarily stop Amazon from generating new recommendations based on future shopping activity. If privacy is your priority, review your browsing history, recommendation settings and Alexa privacy controls rather than relying exclusively on the new profile page. I've always found Amazon's recommendations fascinating, but seeing 81 personal details in my own profile was an eye-opener. Some were surprisingly accurate. Others, including information about my mother, left me wondering how Amazon reached those conclusions. I appreciate being able to review and remove these details, but I'd like more transparency about what happens to that information afterward. My advice? Take a few minutes to check your own Amazon About You profile. You might be surprised by what the company thinks it knows about you. Would you be comfortable with Amazon building a personality profile from everything you buy and search for, or has online shopping personalization gone too far? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2374a75342cf4db9115ed I lost half my right lung to cancer. Pope Leo's diagnosis gives me hope te 2026-10-16T14:40:10.508Z I lost half my right lung to cancer. Pope Leo's diagnosis gives me hope When Pope Leo told the crowd in St. Peter's Square on Sunday that doctors had found "a small, localized nodule" in his lung, the reassurances came fast. Most nodules are benign, media medical experts quickly said. Probably nothing to worry about. I heard the same reassurances about my own lung not long ago. They were wrong then, and on Tuesday the Vatican confirmed they were wrong now. The nodule was adenocarcinoma, lung cancer. Surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Holy Father's right lung through a few small incisions, guided by a camera rather than an open chest, and he was back in his room the same afternoon. POPE LEO DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER AFTER SURGEONS REMOVE PART OF RIGHT LUNG, VATICAN SAYS That is almost exactly what happened to me. Half of my right lung was removed just 12 months ago, and I was running just four weeks after that. So, my first reaction when I heard the pope's diagnosis was not dread. It was hope.  I was 43, a mother of four, a daily runner, and the daughter of a lung doctor. The morning I learned I had lung cancer, I had already completed a six-mile run without a hint that anything was wrong. I had no symptoms. Under current guidelines, I was not supposed to be at risk, and I did not qualify for screening. POPE LEO UNDERGOES BLOOD TESTS, X-RAY FOLLOWING CANCER SURGERY, VATICAN SAYS My diagnosis came from a scan I chose, not from a symptom. My husband and I have always leaned toward proactive testing, and at his urging I scheduled what I assumed would be a baseline full-body scan, paid for out of pocket. It showed a 3.8-centimeter nodule on my right lung. Initial advice from the reading radiologist recommended to follow-up if symptoms occurred. But with a father as a lung doctor and a friend as a lung radiologist, they pushed me to follow up sooner. The new low dose CT of my chest showed the mass had grown in just two months. But that scan led to a diagnosis of stage 1B lung cancer and, like the pope, to surgery to remove it. Still, no symptoms ever appeared.  Four weeks to the day after my operation, I was on a plane. I was running again within weeks. Caught early and handled by a skilled medical team and a surgeon who does this every day, lung cancer is not a death sentence. It is a survivable disease, a fixable problem. If the pope keeps his November trip to South America, he will board that plane about as far out from surgery as I was. DR MARC SIEGEL: POPE LEO'S LUNG SURGERY PUTS MODERN MEDICINE ALONGSIDE FAITH So the gloom I see in my text threads with Catholic friends this week is misplaced. What should worry Americans is something else entirely. The pope's cancer was found during a routine checkup. Mine was found because I paid for a scan no one recommended. Most Americans get neither. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and one of the most expensive cancers to treat, because it is usually found late. Current guidelines recommend screening only for adults ages 50 to 80 with a heavy smoking history. Fewer than one in five people who qualify ever get the scan. And nearly two-thirds of people diagnosed with lung cancer would not have qualified at all. I am one of them. POPE LEO'S LUNG TUMOR RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT CANCER RISK FOR NONSMOKERS Stage at diagnosis is the strongest predictor of both survival and cost. Found at stage I, five-year survival can exceed 90%. Yet most cases are still found after the disease has spread, when curative treatment becomes unlikely. There is a fix on the table. The Saving Health by Identifying Risk for Americans (SHIRA) Act, a draft bill now circulating in the White House, HHS and Congress, would make lung cancer screening free to the patient under Medicare — no copay, no deductible. It would cover veterans exposed to burn pits, guarantee a first scan to cancer survivors and those with a family history, and require Medicare to modernize who counts as "high risk" so that never-smokers, like me, stop being invisible. It builds a path toward age-based screening after 40, the way we already screen for breast and colorectal cancer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION I was fortunate. A preventive scan, a persistent friend and father, and an early diagnosis gave me a future I might not otherwise have had. The pope was fortunate too: a routine check found his cancer before he felt a thing. Luck should not decide who survives lung cancer. Screening policy should. I am praying for the pope this week, and I am confident. I would like every American to have the same reason for confidence he does. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2374675342cf4db9115e1 Ocasio-Cortez Transfers $1 Million to Help El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race te 2026-10-16T14:40:06.049Z Ocasio-Cortez Transfers $1 Million to Help El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race The transfer represents an unusually large amount for a House member to give to a Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad234ee75342cf4db91155a Mark Wahlberg on using AI in film ‘the right way’ and being open to an AI clone carrying on his legacy te 2026-10-16T14:30:06.154Z Mark Wahlberg on using AI in film ‘the right way’ and being open to an AI clone carrying on his legacy Actor and angel investor Mark Wahlberg says he's OK with using AI in filmmaking, provided it's used "to enhance what you're doing." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2329e75342cf4db91153b Trio hopes to find ‘100 Men Who Care’ te 2026-10-16T14:20:14.200Z Trio hopes to find ‘100 Men Who Care’ Based on women’s group, members each give $100 to chosen nonprofit A group of men can have a major impact if they pool their resources to help the community. “The 100 Women Who Care were our inspiration,” 100 Men Who Care Verde Valley Alliance co-founder Damian Bruno said. “Judy [Reichert] came over Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2304c75342cf4db91149c The College Football Playoff is sacrificing its soul to be an ATM for conferences with expansion to 24 teams te 2026-10-16T14:10:20.630Z The College Football Playoff is sacrificing its soul to be an ATM for conferences with expansion to 24 teams INDIANAPOLIS - We are on the cusp of the college football playoff once again undergoing a drastic change in teams allowed into the postseason, and there are plenty of fans across the sport asking why it's needed. That question, along with plenty of others, is the catalyst of the most impactful kerfuffle we have seen in recent memory involving the college football universe. But, the answer to said argument is pretty simple when you peel through the layers of talking points each conference commissioner will recite over the next few weeks. COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREPARING EXPANSION TO 24 TEAMS IN 2027, WITH MORE GAMES COMING TO CAMPUSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY Money. This entire ordeal can be traced back to the infamous BCS formula, which captivated audiences with computer rankings that led to fans essentially yelling at computers at seasons end. INSIDE CFP EXPANSION BATTLE AS SEC, BIG TEN AND TV NETWORKS FIGHT FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S NEXT BIG MOVE Fast forward to 2026, college football fans are vastly united in their stance that a jump from 12 to 24 teams is just not warranted during this current era of the sport. Sure, we are watching schools across the country make tough decisions about the ramifications that have come with increased spending within the sport. Because schools are now spending a large amount of money on piecing together rosters, with college football being the main driving force in universities paying their athletic department bills, conference officials have decided that they will use the College Football Playoff as their own line of credit to help pay the bills that keep accumulating. If you haven’t noticed over the past five years, we are now living in a professional sports model, within what was once described as amateur sports. The amount of money that is needed to keep up with rival schools has shot through the perceived roof, with some programs spending upwards of $50 million this season to compete for a CFP title. The thinking behind the closed doors of universities mostly centers around the idea that if they are going to spend that amount of money for a roster, they need more assurances that they will also receive a spot in the postseason, or at least in some way justify this thinking. COACHES PUSH FOR 24-TEAM CFP, AS COLLEGE FOOTBALL HEADS TOWARDS PARTICIPATION TROPHY TERRITORY Now, when a team finishes the regular season with an 8-4 record, they'll be able to hang a banner inside the football facility that reads 'College Football Playoff First Round', which they know is not the flex that it has been over the past two seasons. Yes, remember that we are only two years into the already expanded playoff system, after starting at four teams. Now, with a straight face, those in favor of expanding the playoff want you to think it's anything other than a money grab, or justification, during an era in which schools are having to find different ways to raise capital. On Thursday, after 34 days of negotiating, ESPN formally presented CFP committee members a formal offer of how much it is willing to spend for the extra games that would come from increasing the amount of teams by 12. Yes, this move would also be the end of conference title weekend across college football, though I could see this move actually opening up an avenue for Group of Six leagues to continue putting on a show for fans, if they chose to. COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S MEGA ROSTERS AREN’T DELIVERING A RETURN ON INVESTMENT AS LSU, TEXAS A&M AND OREGON PROVE According to sources, there was no vote taken on Thursday by members of the committee that are made up of conference commissioners and Notre Dame. And, there were some questions raised by those same committee members about whether they should take this to the open market, even though they essentially know how much other networks would be willing to offer. "Constructive discussions with ESPN continued this week," the CFP said in a statement. "We have enjoyed a strong partnership with ESPN since our inception and are appreciative of the productive dialogue we have had throughout the negotiating period and continuing over the last several days. "We will provide additional updates on the matters of future format and media rights when appropriate." It's simple: the regular season. Three weeks ago, I watched Ohio State lose to Texas in what was a thrilling game in Austin, with the Longhorns providing themselves with some cushion in case they were to drop two games over the remainder of this season. Last weekend, even though folks wanted to proclaim loudly that this game did not really mean much in terms of punishment pertaining to the regular season, Alabama and Georgia battled until the final seconds of what turned into a heavyweight fight in Tuscaloosa. Sure, Alabama can afford another loss this season and still make the playoff. But, two losses? Nope, the Crimson Tide would most likely be on the outside looking in, while someone else from the SEC grabs their spot in the postseason. What if Texas were to lose on Saturday to a Florida team that will be heading to Austin with consecutive losses? Well, we'd be having a serious conversation about Steve Sarkisian missing the CFP with a roster that costs more than $40 million this season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE In the eyes of the conferences, and CFP committee, the allure of a postseason bid is the carrot that would dangle in front of them so that fans would look the other way at the nonsense this creates for the football played in September or October. Sure, fans will continue to show up, but the sport will have officially lowered the stakes of the intense showdowns we witness on a weekly basis across the sport during a regular season. The point is that in this new format, games that take place in September, or even early October, will feel more meaningless than ever. Showdowns this weekend, like Missouri versus Ole Miss or Notre Dame versus BYU, will be looked upon with a different eye by those attending or watching at home. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Any team with a 9-3 record, or maybe even 8-4, who calls the SEC or Big Ten home will no longer feel the tension that comes with sitting at home to watch the CFP selection show in hopes of pulling off a miracle and being selected by the committee. We have officially lost the plot to what made college football so great, with every dollar that this new deal creates for every conference that makes up the sport. If they actually cared about what is best for college football, those in charge of helping the sport grow would have read the room and kept this playoff at 12 teams, or 16 at most. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER But, since everyone deserves an trophy to justify the amount of money they are spending to field a football team, we are now just waiting on CFP members to sign off on creating 12 more spots so everyone can feel like they accomplished something. Hang that banner. I hope that 8-5 season made you feel better, and paid off when the check clears. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2304275342cf4db91147f Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles te 2026-10-16T14:10:10.452Z Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles Counterfeits of luxury goods are a major problem for fashion houses. Counterfeiters are getting better at replicating brands’ marks and passing off dupes, known as “superfakes,” as genuine items. A startup called Veritas wants to tackle the problem with its own chip that verifies goods. Veritas was Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad22b9075342cf4db9113d5 Lindsey Vonn kicks off birthday weekend with a European bikini beach day, my Bob Dylan memory & money te 2026-10-16T13:50:08.270Z Lindsey Vonn kicks off birthday weekend with a European bikini beach day, my Bob Dylan memory & money Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. What incentive do schools have unless ESPN is going to throw a massive pile of cash at them? This year, Indiana's football season didn't begin until Oct. 10 when it faced its first road test at Nebraska. Yes, there was the home game against Northwestern that was way closer than it should've been, but let's not act like facing Northwestern, in this era, is considered a massive game. These schools don't have the depth to get through these seasons as is, why make it any tougher? Cignetti knows the formula. Treat the first 3-4 games as the preseason. Get your transfer NIL quarterback acquainted. Build continuity with the playoff as the target. Indiana had to win three games to win the title in January. With the 24-game tournament, it would now need to win four games. COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF EXPANDING TO 24 TEAMS IN 2027, WITH MORE GAMES COMING TO CAMPUSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY Why play harder early games? That's more chances for injuries. More chances to lose your quarterback. More wear and tear on bodies. More travel (maybe, if your team actually leaves home). Unless we go to two super conferences and ban games against the MAC, Conference USA, etc., Indiana isn't changing a thing. Quick thoughts: COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF EXPANSION IS NOTHING MORE THAN A DESPERATE FINANCIAL BAILOUT DISGUISED AS PROGRESS 📩 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 At 41, Vonn could say screw it. She could start a podcast, sit on her ass all day yapping about random topics while crushing red wine. Instead, she's been in the gym staying fit. Instead of using her platform to sit around her house yelling about politics and everything else that these losers do with their platforms, she's doing exactly what multi-millionaires should be doing — she's having fun in Europe blowing some money. It just happens that this weekend, Lindsey turns 42. Hell yeah, girl, go have fun with the new boyfriend. Live life. Can you picture a time in your life when you needed a car to make this maneuver in your suburban neighborhood? The one feature that would be cool would be the 0-60 in under one second. Imagine showing off that feature to your golf buddies after a round. Buy one of these. It would raise your T several levels higher than that stuff that Frank Thomas sells. Kinsey: The only show I've ever thought about walking out on was Bob Dylan at Hara Arena (RIP to the filthy, sticky, legendary barn) in Dayton, OH back in the 1990s. Bob sat in a chair and mumbled for like 70 minutes. I get that Bob mumbles, and that's his thing, but I'm talking mumbling to the point where it felt like he should've been institutionalized. I wouldn't recommend a Dylan show to an enemy. • Dave in Kitty Hawk gets how my brain works: Thank you for saying what a lot of us have been doing. Sometimes there is nothing better than watching In the Kitchen with David (#NOTSPONSORED) especially this time of year as they start ramping up with the holiday foods. The wife doesn't even complain when switching from one of those political commercial rapid fire segments that come on during a Hallmark movie. Watching the dudes from Corky's (again #NOTSPONSORED) cut into the turkey breast and scooping all the sides onto a plate while David tries to sell you on what a great deal it is is brain mellowing. That is, until you start calculating the cost per pound and wondering who in their right mind is going to pay $160 for that? CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE • John S. writes: The Cowboys are on Sunday night football this week which means Cris Collingsworth will be doing the game. Will he say "Schotty " more times this Sunday than Herbstreit did last week when he did the Tampa Bay/ Dallas game. Can you ever imagine John Madden referring to Marty Schottenheimer as "Schotty". • Brandon in Northern Kentucky weighs in and gets very honest: This is a great question. We haven’t had friends to our house in like 10 years. We haven’t had family (besides grandparents) over since covid and that was just for birthdays, 1st communions, graduations, not just for a Bengals game. My wife won’t say it but I believe she feels like she will be judged. Why did we move 11 years into a bigger house with more room to entertain if we will never entertain? We are 44 yrs old with 3 kids that are just as busy as other people who kids that do extracurriculars outside of school, so we do like just chilling out and relaxing all cool, but we should at least have some friends and family come over once in a while. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! • Chris B. in NC says his generation doesn't have this issue: I’m a little north of your targeted age, but we have people over all the time. A few nights ago, we hosted a dinner party for 7 including ourselves. We served charcuterie, beers, prime rib, twice-baked potatoes, sautéed green beans, salad, fresh homemade rolls, homemade applesauce cake, homemade pecan pie, and homemade bourbon whipped cream, with three bottles of drinkable Shiraz (the boss lady puts out a nice spread, obvs.) and I know it didn’t cost us $60. That’s about what we'd spend for a light dinner (for two) without drinks at our local place — but at home the food is better, the chairs are comfortable, the music is better, and there’s no server trying to rush us off so they can turn the table. ################## And that is it for this week. The weather has officially turned. It's chili weather. Beans in chili weather. I'm talking hoodie, leaf blower, then chili, then blanket in the recliner weather just as we enter the real college football season. Enjoy the games. I'll see you guys tomorrow morning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2248775342cf4db9112bb Democrats call for gun control after Oregon school shooter reportedly uses shotgun purchased by his mother te 2026-10-16T13:20:07.475Z Democrats call for gun control after Oregon school shooter reportedly uses shotgun purchased by his mother Several high-profile Democratic lawmakers renewed calls for gun control after a teenager broke into an Oregon elementary school Thursday and fatally shot three children and a teacher before being killed by an armed bystander. Sen. Ron Wyden, who has represented Oregon in the Senate since 1996, made one of the most explicit calls for tighter gun laws following the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, where the 16-year-old attacker used his mother’s shotgun, according to The Associated Press. "The best way to honor these victims is to at long last pass common-sense gun laws that reduce the risks of more children, parents, teachers and staff forced to live in fear of similar nightmares for their schools," Wyden said in a statement. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., said Thursday night that "the epidemic of gun violence in schools across America must come to an end." GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING SUSPECT COLT GRAY CHANGES PLEA TO GUILTY, NOW FACES LIFE IN PRISON "No parent should have to wonder if their child will come home at the end of the day," Bonamici said. "Children deserve to feel safe — and be safe — in school." Democratic Rep. Janelle Bynum represents Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, which includes Bend. She attended a nighttime vigil for the teacher and children — aged 5, 8 and 11 — who were killed in the shooting. "When are we going to step up and say enough of killing our babies? When are we going to say that we need safe schools, that we need to make sure that people who should not have firearms don’t have them? When are we going to stop making excuses? When are we going to practice that same bravery that that bystander had?" Bynum told KTVZ 21, a local NBC station in Bend, at the event. Statements from Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and the state's Democratic governor, Tina Kotek, stopped short of calling for new regulation on guns, but both made it clear gun violence should have no place at American schools. FEDERAL APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS CONTROVERSIAL ILLINOIS BAN ON SEMIAUTOMATIC GUNS Democrats outside of Oregon appeared a bit freer to express support for going further on gun control, especially in the early aftermath of the shooting, which also left another child, 7, and a teacher, 54, critically injured. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., said the gun reforms Congress passed after the Uvalde school shooting — including enhanced background checks for buyers under 21 — did not go far enough. "Much more must be done. Not a single child should be lost to gun violence. Ever," Heinrich said in a statement posted to social media. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who supports federal red-flag laws and universal background checks, had a similar message. "No family should ever have to suffer like this—and there have been over 50 school shootings just this year," she wrote on social media. "Congress must do much more to prevent gun violence." DOJ TARGETS SPANBERGER, NEWSOM GUN LAWS WITH TWIN LAWSUITS AFTER SCOTUS AFFIRMS SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS The reactions from lawmakers came as authorities in Bend continue to piece together how the deadly attack unfolded and how the teenage gunman obtained the weapon he used. Police said they did not know if the shooter knew anyone at the school or if he had attended when he was younger. The first emergency call came at 12:59 p.m. from a person in a vehicle who reported being shot at multiple times by someone carrying a long gun, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said Thursday. Dispatchers then received dozens of calls reporting that a shooter had entered the school. Officers arrived within three minutes of the first emergency call. Moments later, an officer reported that a "community member" had shot the teenage suspect. Silver Rail Elementary School, which is about 125 miles southeast of Portland, has a total of 467 students this academic year. It serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. After the shooting, students were bused to a nearby church that served as a family reunification center, where relieved parents embraced their children and walked them to their cars, some carrying stuffed animals and other comfort items they had brought from home, The Associated Press reported. The Bend-La Pine school district canceled classes, sporting events and extracurricular activities Friday across all 32 of its schools. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2223475342cf4db911258 Joe Manganiello says a shaman told him Sofia Vergara's ex 'put a voodoo curse' on him te 2026-10-16T13:10:12.809Z Joe Manganiello says a shaman told him Sofia Vergara's ex 'put a voodoo curse' on him Joe Manganiello released his new memoir, "Bloodlines," which is already receiving a lot of buzz online. From revealing details about his divorce from Sofía Vergara, the seven-year long mystery illness that nearly took his life, and Tom Cruise's alleged involvement in the star being nixed in the "Reacher" series, below are the biggest bombshells from "Bloodlines: A Memoir." Fox News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. Manganiello and Vergara married in 2015 and announced their separation in 2023. Their divorce was finalized in 2024. JOE MANGANIELLO DENIES SOFIA VERGARA’S CLAIM MARRIAGE ENDED BECAUSE HE WANTED A BABY: ‘SIMPLY NOT TRUE’ In his memoir, Manganiello detailed that he proposed to her in Spanish in Kauai, Hawaii and the next year they were married. They planned on starting a family. "She told me that when we first met, she wasn’t thinking about having more children, but she had sworn that if she ever remarried and her husband wanted kids, she’d do it," Manganiello wrote. "It was clear right away how we felt about each other, so at the urging of her doctor, before we were even engaged, we began trying via IVF." Manganiello said that after two years of trying to have a child, they were unsuccessful. The former couple even entertained the idea of having a surrogate, but $200,000 later, they decided it was not the right time due to Manganiello's "mystery illness." A year after the couple tied the knot, Manganiello was admitted into the hospital for two months straight. "To visit me, Sofía had to lie down out of sight in the back of her assistant’s car, until they were sure they had lost the paparazzi, before heading to the hospital where she would disguise herself in a wig and hat and sneak in through the loading dock," Manganiello wrote. It was Vergara who made the lifesaving decision to have the doctor's remove Manganiello's large intestine so he would survive. "While I was under, they called Sofía, who, as my next of kin, had to choose what she thought I would want the doctors to do. She made the brutal but lifesaving decision to allow my entire large intestine to be removed and a hole to be cut into my abdomen to divert my small intestine." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "When I woke up after the ten-hour procedure, she was there at the foot of my bed to inform me that the surgery had saved my life but had left me with an ostomy bag for an indefinite amount of time, possibly forever," he wrote. Manganiello credits his illness for contributing to his marriage with Vergara falling apart. "I started to live separately on the opposite side of the house during the day, and with the loss of my enthusiasm for life and the death of the dream of her and me becoming parents together, the fire between us began to go out," he said, referring to the period after he was released from the hospital. Manganiello was admitted into the hospital for two months straight after a year of symptoms from his "mystery illness." He lost 60 pounds in two weeks after having his large intestine removed to save his life. In his memoir, he wrote that a Cuba-based shaman told him he was "sick" and "something is wrong with his intestines." At the time, Manganiello said members of his close family did not even know the extent of his illness and gave Vergara a "side-eye" that was "equal parts fear, anger, and disbelief." The shaman then said that an ex from Vergara's past who still had romantic feelings for her put a curse on Manganiello. "'Someone from your past is still in love with you. He put a voodoo curse on your husband. He did it in New Orleans,'" Manganiello recalled the shaman telling him. He continued, "'Your husband needs to be cleansed and protected. I can do this. I can help him. But I need to see him for two days, and I cannot come to the United States. Can he meet me somewhere else? I could meet him in Ecuador.'" Manganiello was stunned by the shaman's comments. "I looked at Sofía, trying to comprehend how the f–k this guy could possibly know any of this," he wrote. "None of this had been mentioned in the press. No one knew." Manganiello began raking his brain, trying to figure out what ex it could be. He eventually believed it could have been "the guy she was with right before me." Vergara and Nick Loeb called off their engagement in 2014. That same year, Vergara began dating Manganiello. He wrote in his memoir that Loeb suffered a "horrendous car wreck" while he was dating Vergara and began to question if his ex-wife was the cursed one. "The thought crossed my mind maybe it was Sofía who was cursed, cursed by some man in her past who couldn’t have her, so he put some sort of hex on her so that for the rest of her life, she’d transmit it to any man who got together with her," Manganiello wrote. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE He continued, "I was fully aware of how crazy it was for me to seriously entertain thoughts this bizarre, but then again, how did the shaman know all of that about me?" Loeb shared a statement with Page Six after learning of Manganiello's accusations. "I pray they find Jesus — not another shaman," he told the outlet. Manganiello recounted the moment he told Vergara that he was "leaving the marriage." "After she left for a vacation in Italy with her friend, I found a place to live, got the keys, and ordered a bed and a TV to be delivered that weekend. I then had everything I owned packed up and moved out," he wrote. Manganiello clarified that it was only after he moved out of their home in Beverly Hills to a new place in Venice Beach that he filed for divorce. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS He also wrote about a $500,000 loan he took from Vergara to prevent the bond company from taking over the 2019 movie, "Bottom of the 9th," after "a major budgetary error was discovered headed into the postproduction phase." "Because I was also the producer and star, I felt as though saving the film was my responsibility, and when I began the process of lining up a bank loan, Sofía offered to lend me the money with 0 percent interest," Manganiello wrote. "I’d never in my life taken a dime from anyone I’d ever dated, let alone her, but I swallowed what little of my pride I had left and accepted." At the time of the divorce, he still owed Vergara $400,000. Manganiello addressed the comments Vergara made about their divorce in the media, and called them "annoying" in his memoir. "But at the end of the day, they didn’t really matter as long as they didn’t ultimately hurt my career," he emphasized. Manganiello made some harsh claims about Vergara's departing words to him. "What bothered me more were the things said in a surgical attempt to hurt me as I walked out the door. She told me that I was wrong, that I wasn’t healthy after all, and that I was going to get sick again. She also let me know that in her opinion, no one was going to love me when they found out the full extent of what I had," he wrote. "That was the last time I ever spoke to her," he clarified. Manganiello accused Vergara's ex, Tom Cruise, of getting in the way of his involvement in the Prime series, "Reacher." In his memoir, Manganiello wrote that Amazon executives were set on him for the role of Lee Child, but the part suddenly went to someone else. He suspects Cruise was involved in that decision. Cruise, "an executive producer [on the show], could have potentially come in over the top and vetoed my being cast on account of Sofía," Manganiello wrote. Vergara and Cruise allegedly dated in 2005, a decade before Manganiello and the "Modern Family" star tied the knot. On IMDb Pro, Cruise is not listed as an executive producer on the "Reacher" series. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2223275342cf4db91124f Ryan Fitzpatrick unloads on Bo Nix after horrific performance in one of the most brutal rants you'll ever hear te 2026-10-16T13:10:10.848Z Ryan Fitzpatrick unloads on Bo Nix after horrific performance in one of the most brutal rants you'll ever hear Here's the good news for the Denver Broncos: They defeated the Super Bowl champs in overtime Thursday night to improve to 4-2 on this young season. That's nothing to scoff at, by the way. Especially for a team that's played a brutal schedule through the first six weeks. To come out of that gauntlet above .500 is a huge win. Now, to the bad news ... Bo Nix might be horrible. Fine. I'm being dramatic (sort of). Not horrible. But the Broncos — who fell one game short of the Super Bowl last season — have a serious Bo Nix problem right now. It was painfully obvious last night. It was a glaring hole in an otherwise good, talented football team. I saw it sitting on my couch back at home. Sean Payton surely saw it on the sidelines given the watered-down calls. The receivers saw it because they were never, ever thrown the ball. Most of all, former NFL QB Ryan Fitzpatrick saw it from his Amazon Prime chair on the sidelines. Yikes: "Bo Nix is not playing competitively. It’s almost disrespectful to the quarterback position how he’s playing football right now," Fitzpatrick said before really digging in. "I mean, first of all the guy doesn’t want to throw the ball (and) that’s fine. He’s throwing to the flats he’s throwing behind, but he has no trust from his coach. He calls a screen play on third and eight. Just run up and let the clock keep going. What does he do? He throws it away. Seattle gets the ball, they have a timeout, and then in overtime he’s got two chances to be competitive. The last one being a designed run for him to run, make somebody miss, and get a first down for your football team. "Now, they’re in the locker room right now. They’re excited they won. He’s not playing competitive football right now." Goodness gracious. Just a wild rant here from Ryan Fitzpatrick. You could tell it even caught the rest of the crew off guard. Richard Sherman, whose been known to go on a rant or two over his career, was stunned. Nobody saw this coming from Ryan Fitzpatrick. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But you know what? He's right. Nothing he said was wrong. Nothing. Watching Bo Nix last night was painful. The stats, frankly, were embarrassing. Look at those two posts. Really look at them. Bo Nix not only refused to throw the ball down the field last night (17 of 27 for 107 yards), he didn't even throw it BEYOND the line of scrimmage! According to CBS researcher Doug Clawson, he currently ranks 701st out of 701 qualified quarterbacks over the last two decades in average pass length (4.9 air yards per attempt). THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! That's indescribably bad. It's unfathomable. I watched Tua Tagovailoa dink and dunk for years in Miami. Bo Nix last night made Tua look like Dan Marino! The Broncos had seven straight punts at one point. They had eight three-and-outs. Eight! It was painful to watch. Was Fitzpatrick a bit harsh on Nix? I don't think so. Some do. Perhaps Nix is still feeling the effects of the ankle injury from last January. He's certainly acting like it, given he no longer even tries to run any more. That's probably fair. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Regardless, it was just horrendous quarterback play. There's no sugarcoating it. Fitzpatrick certainly didn't. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2222e75342cf4db91122a Arizona District 7 voter guide: Where Grijalva and Butierez stand te 2026-10-16T13:10:06.007Z Arizona District 7 voter guide: Where Grijalva and Butierez stand As the Trump administration continues to focus on increasingly aggressive immigration enforcement, two congressional candidates are set for a rematch to represent a district that stretches across Southern Arizona’s U.S.-México border Democratic incumbent Adelita Grijalva and Republican Daniel Butierez first faced off in the 7th Congressional District special election last year after Grijalva’s father, Raúl Grijalva, — a decades-long advocate for Southern Arizona and immigrant rights — died from cancer treatment complications in March 2025. Voting FAQ What you need to know to participate in this election. Key dates Oct. 23 – Last day to request a mail-in ballot Oct. 27 – Recommended deadline to mail back your ballot Nov. 3 – Election Day Register to vote or check your registration details: Pima County Recorder’s Office Adelita Grijalva, a longtime Pima County elected representative, won that election with about 69% of the vote, compared with about 29% for Butierez, according to the Arizona Secretary of State website.  She completed the remainder of her father’s term and made history, becoming the first Arizona Latina elected to Congress. She’s since become an outspoken critic of Trump and his administration’s policies. Butierez has stressed his own life strides. He faced “…Pima County’s corrupt justice system, spent 10 years in prison and 30 years fighting for justice,” according to his Arizona Secretary of State candidate statement. Butierez changed his life from “a homeless drug addict” to helping others as a small business employer, he added. In the Nov. 3 General Election, voters will decide who represents District 7 for a full two-year term beginning in 2027. Grijalva and Butierez shared the stage at an Aug. 26 debate sponsored by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission and the Arizona Media Association, giving voters a chance to compare their positions on issues affecting Southern Arizona — a region that is majority Latino and serves parts of Tucson and communities in Pima, Santa Cruz, Cochise, Pinal, Maricopa and Yuma counties. Watch the replay here. Immigration was among issues the candidates vastly disagreed on during the debate. Grijalva called for abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, arguing it was fundamentally corrupt and could not be reformed. Butierez pushed back. He defended ICE as a necessary law enforcement agency and argued that Congress should focus on rewriting immigration laws rather than dismantling the organization. Unlike neighboring Congressional District 6, District 7 is not expected to be a major battleground in the national fight for control of the U.S. House. The Cook Political Report rates the seat solid Democrat, meaning Grijalva is heavily favored to win. Still, the race determines who will represent a large swath of Southern Arizona in Congress, including borderlands communities where federal decisions about immigration and border enforcement have a direct impact. Grijalva previously served on the Pima County Board of Supervisors and spent two decades on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board. Before joining Congress, she worked for more than 25 years at Pima County Teen Court. Butierez is a native Tucsonan, small-business owner and painting contractor, employing “20-63 people,” according to his Arizona Secretary of State candidate statement and Ballotpedia responses. This is his third consecutive campaign for the District 7 seat. The candidates Where they stand To help Pima County voters better understand the candidates, Arizona Luminaria asked each of them three key questions. Grijalva and Butierez submitted their answers via email and were asked to keep them 250 words or less. Their responses were edited for clarity only. ICE activity Federal immigration enforcement has become increasingly visible in Southern Arizona, including arrests such as that of Karla Toledo. What do you think of ICE’s recent activity and what reforms or policies would you support regarding immigration enforcement actions? Daniel Butierez: “I support ICE and the enforcement of our immigration laws, especially when it comes to violent criminals, drug traffickers, human smugglers, and individuals who have been ordered removed. At the same time, enforcement must respect due process. Karla Toledo’s removal proceedings were ultimately dismissed, which shows why individual cases need to be reviewed carefully and fairly. (Editor’s note: Two weeks after Butierez submitted his response, a federal judge declined to drop Toledo’s deportation.) I also support the bipartisan Dignity Act of 2025, H.R. 4393, which was introduced by Republicans and Democrats to combine stronger border security with broader immigration reform. Our representatives in Washington should be focused on fixing a broken immigration system through legislation, more judges, faster case processing, secure borders, and a workable legal pathway for people who qualify, rather than spending their time protesting in the streets of Tucson for photo opportunities. We can enforce our laws, protect due process, and finally fix the system Congress has failed to repair for decades.” Adelita Grijalva: “Since I was elected, I have stood up for immigrant communities against this Administration’s campaign of terror against undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients, and others who have gotten swept up in Trump’s cruel and inhumane deportation machine. ICE is an institution that is fundamentally broken and cannot simply be reformed.  It’s also important to remember that it is a relatively new agency, created in the aftermath of 9/11. I believe it is institutionally compromised, which is why it must be abolished. Then, we must comprehensively reexamine how immigration enforcement is carried out in the United States in a way that upholds the rule of law, protects civil liberties, and respects basic human dignity. We must shift away from militarized enforcement only and invest instead in addressing root causes of immigration, adding more immigration judges, reducing backlogs and modernizing our ports of entry.” Cost of Living and Affordability Southern Arizona families are facing pressure from housing, food, health care, energy and transportation costs. What should Congress do to make everyday life more affordable for residents of Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, and which policies would you prioritize to lower household costs? Grijalva: “As a mother of three kids, I am all too familiar with rising costs at the grocery store and for housing and childcare, which are more expensive than ever under Trump’s economy. My top priorities will be to undo the damage inflicted by Trump’s tariffs and the Big Ugly Bill, including restoring cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and Medicare. In Arizona alone, more than 400,000 people have lost food assistance, including 200,000 children. We must also end the illegal war in Iran which is skyrocketing gas and raw material prices. Beyond undoing the harm, Democrats need to be proactive in pursuing an aggressive agenda that uplifts and empowers working people. This includes ensuring that every person in the United States has quality, affordable health care coverage by passing Medicare for All. I support legislation to expand utility, internet, and health premium assistance programs to lower costs for families. I also support increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, as well as passing universal pre-k and affordable childcare legislation. I am working to bring down housing costs by investing more federal dollars in affordable housing and home repairs to increase affordable housing supply. I support expanding down payment assistance and guaranteed housing for people experiencing homelessness, including veterans.” Butierez: “Congress should focus on helping families keep more of what they earn and lowering the cost of housing, energy, health care, and transportation. I support permanent tax relief for working families, expanding American energy production, reducing unnecessary regulations that drive up housing costs, increasing health care competition and price transparency, and controlling federal spending. Southern Arizona families need more opportunity, lower costs, and a government that lives within its means.” Economic Development and Environmental Protections Southern Arizona leaders are looking for ways to attract jobs and investment, while proposed data centers have raised concerns about their electricity and water demands particularly amid Colorado River water cuts. How should Southern Arizona balance economic development with protecting its water and energy resources, and what is your position on further data center development in the region? Butierez: “Southern Arizona should welcome new investment and good-paying jobs, but growth must be responsible. I support additional data center development only when companies can demonstrate adequate water and power supplies and pay the infrastructure costs they create instead of passing those costs onto families and small businesses. Arizona regulators are already examining how large-load customers such as data centers should bear more of those costs. With the Colorado River under increasing pressure, we also need to expand our water supply through conservation, reuse, recharge, and private investment in projects such as desalination. We can grow Southern Arizona’s technology economy without sacrificing our water security or raising utility bills for working families.” Grijalva: “Economic development is critical to Southern Arizona’s future, and we need to continue attracting good-paying jobs and investment to our region. We must focus on bringing economic development to Southern Arizona that makes sense for our communities. That means ensuring development does not come at the expense of public health or the cost of living. Big data center projects threaten both. They can increase temperatures in surrounding neighborhoods, consume tremendous amounts of water and threaten our long-term water security, while also raising utility bills for families. At the federal level, my focus will be on bringing federal dollars to Southern Arizona that make our communities attractive places for businesses to invest. I support restoring the billions of funds for green energy projects that have been cut. Additionally, I have successfully secured $15 million in preliminary district funding for a wide range of projects, including public safety, infrastructure, and housing. Attracting businesses also requires a strong workforce. I sit on the Education and Workforce Committee, where I have advocated for investments in K-12 and higher education to ensure we have a skilled workforce that can meet the ever-changing demands of employers.” The post Arizona District 7 voter guide: Where Grijalva and Butierez stand appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad21fd875342cf4db9111d7 Replit’s CEO says the future of work is the ‘self-driving company’ te 2026-10-16T13:00:08.606Z Replit’s CEO says the future of work is the ‘self-driving company’ Replit CEO Amjad Masad envisions a future of “self-driving companies,” where AI agents handle day-to-day tasks and people focus on higher-level decisions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad21fd575342cf4db9111c8 2026 Arizona propositions: What’s on the ballot in Pima County te 2026-10-16T13:00:05.975Z 2026 Arizona propositions: What’s on the ballot in Pima County Tucson-area voters will see a lot of questions on their ballots for the Nov. 3 general election, with decisions ranging from how we vote to how we fund our zoo. And depending on where you live, you might have additional questions, including proposals about schools and local taxes. As a quick key for voters, if the proposition number starts with a 1, it’s a state constitutional amendment and may have been referred to the ballot by either voters or the Legislature. If it starts with a 2, it was put on the ballot by voters via signature gathering. If it starts with a 3, it was put on the ballot by the Legislature. Local initiatives start with a 4. Jump to a ballot proposition Prop. 141 Prop. 142 Prop. 144 Prop. 316 Prop. 317 Prop. 319 Tucson Prop. 421 Tucson Prop. 422 Fire Prop. 424 Pima County Prop. 425 Oro Valley Prop. 431 Pima Community College Prop. 430 Prop. 141: Ban on taxes based on miles driven Prop. 141 would amend the Arizona Constitution to bar state and local governments from taxing or charging drivers based on how many miles they drive. It also would bar them from monitoring or limiting miles driven unless a driver voluntarily agrees. A yes vote would change the state constitution to prohibit the state and any county, city, town or other local government from: Imposing a tax or fee on a person based on the miles the person travels in a motor vehicle Enacting a rule or law to monitor or limit those miles, unless the rule or law requires that the person voluntarily consent The ban would not apply to interstate agreements for reporting or paying fuel taxes or registration fees on commercial vehicles that operate in more than one state. It also would not apply to vehicles owned and operated by a government. A no vote would leave the constitution as it is, with no ban on mileage-based taxes or fees. Arizona does not actively tax or monitor vehicle miles traveled, so it would prohibit the government from creating any future tax/monitoring program.  Background: The Legislature placed Prop. 141 on the ballot. Supporters call it the Freedom to Move Act. A vehicle-miles-traveled tax, often called a VMT tax, charges drivers based on how far they drive. In other states, the tax rates have been based on weight, fuel efficiency or time of travel. Both sides acknowledge why the idea is under discussion: Fuel-efficient and electric vehicles generate less gas tax revenue, and the gas tax is a main source of funding for roads. Arizona’s gas tax is 18 cents a gallon, according to an argument submitted by Civic Engagement Beyond Voting, a group that opposes the measure. Supporters say Arizona would be the first state to put such a ban in its constitution, according to arguments submitted to the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office for the state voter pamphlet. For: Supporters say the measure protects privacy and freedom of movement. They argue that mileage-tax programs in other states can rely on GPS devices, smartphone apps or other tracking that records where drivers go, and they want to block that before it starts in Arizona. Supporters also say a per-mile tax would fall hardest on rural residents, commuters, tradespeople and delivery drivers, and could raise prices on goods moved by truck. They say Arizona can raise money for roads in other ways, and that putting the ban in the constitution would keep future lawmakers from reversing it. Supporters who submitted arguments include the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, the Arizona Trucking Association and the Maricopa County Libertarian Party. Against: Opponents say the measure would permanently take away a possible way to pay for roads as electric vehicles become more common, since their owners don’t pay gas taxes. Ted Maxwell, president and CEO of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council and chair of the Arizona State Transportation Board, wrote that the measure would bar even voluntary and pilot programs to test whether a mileage-based system could work in Arizona. Tom Prezelski, a senior policy adviser at Rural Arizona Action, wrote that the state faces an estimated $68 billion in unmet transportation needs. He said a VMT tax is still largely theoretical and that the measure would close off discussion before the state can study it. Civic Engagement Beyond Voting argued that the privacy concerns are overstated and that the measure would keep electric vehicle owners from paying a share of road costs. Opponents who submitted arguments include the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, Civic Engagement Beyond Voting and Rural Arizona Action. Prop. 142: Preferential treatment and discrimination Prop. 142 would add detail to a section of the Arizona Constitution that already bars state and local governments from giving preferential treatment or discriminating based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. The additions would restrict requirements, programs and training tied to race, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation at public schools, universities and agencies. A yes vote would change Article II, Section 36 of the state constitution to prohibit the state, including cities, towns, counties, public universities, community colleges, school districts and other local governments, from: Granting preferential treatment or discriminating based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in public employment, education or contracting, even if the action is part of a federal program Requiring applicants, employees, students or contractors to endorse or support preferential treatment or discrimination based on race or ethnicity as a condition of admission, graduation, hiring, promotion, certification, contracting or a scholarship. That includes requiring or asking for a statement in support of race-based diversity, equity and inclusion concepts, asking people to discuss their own race or ethnicity or their views on others’ race or ethnicity, and requiring training or courses that promote those concepts Spending public money on offices or positions at public education institutions that are responsible for promoting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race or ethnicity. That includes money used to influence the makeup of the faculty and student body, or for trainings, programs and activities designed with reference to race, ethnicity, intersectionality, gender identity or sexual orientation Using disciplinary policies that treat students or employees differently based on race or ethnicity The amendment lists exceptions. They include academic course instruction, research and creative works; activities of registered student organizations and short-term guest speakers; mental or physical health services provided by a licensed professional; discussion of historical instances of racial hatred or discrimination, such as slavery, Indian removal, the Holocaust and Japanese-American internment; qualifications based on tribal membership in programs that serve tribe members; and sex-based qualifications, including sex-specific spaces, that are reasonably necessary to operations. Actions needed to keep eligibility for a federal program are allowed only if they are limited to outreach, advertising or communication that does not change application criteria or how people are evaluated. A no vote would keep Section 36 as it is. The constitution would continue to bar the state from granting preferential treatment or discriminating based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in public employment, education and contracting. Background: The state Legislature placed Prop. 142, which began as House Concurrent Resolution 2044, on the ballot. The text of the amendment says the restrictions on compelled endorsement also cover “related practices or concepts as may be prescribed by the Legislature.” Opponents say that language would let future lawmakers add to the list without going back to voters. Supporters and opponents disagree on what the amendment would do in practice. For: Supporters say the measure would put equal treatment in the state constitution and keep public money from being used to require students or employees to endorse race-based programs. Dennis Liles from the Goldwater Institute wrote that it is not about banning conversation or diversity. Supporters also say the amendment would close what they call a loophole that allows race-based preferences in hiring, admissions and contracting when the federal government requires them. They say the change would make the rule permanent regardless of who is in power in Washington. They argue that diversity, equity and inclusion programs, often called DEI, have led to preferential treatment based on race and sex. Supporters who submitted arguments to the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office include the Goldwater Institute, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, Heritage Action for America and Arizona Women of Action. Against: Opponents say the measure is unnecessary because Article 2 Section 36 of the Arizona Constitution already bars discrimination and preferential treatment. They say it goes further by restricting programs, training and outreach and that its wording is broad enough that schools and agencies could drop lawful programs to avoid lawsuits. Pinny Sheoran, board advisor and secretary of the League of Women Voters of Arizona made those arguments. The Arizona Center for Women’s Advancement said the measure would limit programs that serve groups that have faced discrimination, including training related to gender identity and sexual orientation. Darrell Hill, the ACLU of Arizona’s director of policy, wrote that the measure violates the First Amendment by prohibiting certain ideas from being discussed in colleges and government workplaces. Some opponents say it would limit how teachers can cover history. The amendment’s text exempts academic course instruction and discussion of historical instances of racial hatred or discrimination. Opponents who submitted arguments include the League of Women Voters of Arizona, the ACLU of Arizona, Mi Familia Vota, Chispa Arizona, and Civic Engagement Beyond Voting. A couple walks into the Woods Memorial Library in Tucson to cast their vote for the primary election on July 21, 2026. Una pareja entra a la Biblioteca Woods Memorial en Tucson para emitir su voto en las elecciones primarias del 21 de julio de 2026. Crédito: Summer Williams. Credit: Summer Williams Prop. 144: Voter ID and other election rules Prop. 144 would amend the Arizona Constitution to require every voter, including those who vote by mail, to show government-issued identification in each election. It also would ban foreign nationals from spending money in Arizona elections, require that voters have the option to have their ballots tabulated at their voting location on Election Day and set a new standard for how courts review election laws. A yes vote would change the state constitution to: Require every voter to show valid government-issued proof of identity before casting a ballot in each election, whether voting in person or by another method, as prescribed by law. The measure would limit acceptable identification to government-issued documents. Require that all voters be offered the option, on Election Day, to have their ballot tabulated at their voting location, as prescribed by law Prohibit foreign nationals from contributing or spending money or anything of value to influence an Arizona election, and prohibit anyone from knowingly accepting such a contribution State that only citizens may register and vote in Arizona elections, and that elections are decided solely by the votes of eligible citizens Allow the people and the Legislature to pass laws governing elections, including early voting and mail voting, as long as the laws are rationally connected to a legitimate state interest. The official ballot description says this new standard for judicial review “may make it harder to challenge election laws.” Require the Legislature to appropriate the money needed to carry out the changes The changes would apply to elections on or after Jan. 1, 2028. A no vote would maintain the current constitutional provisions governing elections. State laws on voter identification, early voting and mail voting would stay in place. According to the Pima County Recorder’s Office, voters can use either government-issued IDs when voting or items like utility bills combined with a Voter Registration card. Election workers also verify signatures on early ballots.  Background: The Legislature placed Prop. 144, which began as House Concurrent Resolution 2001, on the ballot. Supporters call it the FAST Election Results Act, for “Fast, Accurate, Secure, Transparent.” Rep. Alexander Kolodin, a Scottsdale Republican who is running for secretary of state, sponsored the measure. Arizona voters rejected a similar measure in 2022. Prop. 309 would have added ID requirements for mail ballots, according to the Secretary of State’s office. Mail ballots: The amendment says the ID requirement would work “as prescribed by law,” which leaves the details to the Legislature. Opponents argue the measure does not say how mail voters would show ID. Greg Blackie of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club said at an Oct. 1 debate that options could include writing four digits of an ID number on the ballot envelope or uploading a photo of an ID online. Opponents say the measure is meant to restrict mail voting. Kolodin has said it is not an attack on the mail voting system, according to KJZZ. Foreign money: Federal law already bars foreign nationals from contributing in connection with state elections, according to the Federal Elections Commission. Blackie said in an Oct. 1 debate that law has a loophole for ballot measure campaigns. He pointed to the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a nonprofit that has received millions of dollars from Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss, according to an Arizona campaign finance report. The fund gave $1.25 million in 2024 to support Prop. 139, the abortion rights measure that voters approved, state filings show. The measure does not explain how the state would stop a nonprofit that has received foreign money from contributing, according to Tempe Councilman Randy Keating, Blackie’s opponent Blackie said later by text to KJZZ that penalties set by law could deter violations and that the attorney general could investigate credible allegations. For: Supporters say the measure would put voter ID and citizen-only voting in the constitution, where they would be harder to change. Scot Mussi, president of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, wrote that current voter ID laws are statutory only, allow non-government identification and do not apply to all voters. Supporters say on-site tabulation would speed up results. Mussi wrote that a 2021 law lets counties offer it but no county has, and that Prop. 144 would require every county to do so. Supporters also say Maricopa County received more than 280,000 mail ballots dropped off on Election Day in 2022, and that its count took nearly two weeks. Supporters say the foreign contribution ban would close a gap in current law. Supporters who submitted arguments to the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office include the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, the Yavapai County Republican Committee and Kolodin. Against: Opponents say the measure is unnecessary because Arizona already requires citizenship to vote, ID at registration and in person, and signature checks on mail ballots. They say about 80% of Arizona voters cast their ballots by mail. Opponents say mail voters could be required to send a copy of an ID with each ballot, which they say would be a burden and a privacy and identity theft risk. They say narrowing acceptable ID to government-issued documents would end the use of options such as a utility bill or bank statement, which they say affects rural voters, older voters and voters with disabilities. They also say the measure would add unfunded work for county election offices. The League of Women Voters of Arizona wrote that the new judicial review standard could be used to justify future limits on early and mail voting and could lead to costly legal challenges. Opponents also say putting election procedures in the constitution makes them harder to fix. Opponents who submitted arguments include the League of Women Voters of Arizona, the ACLU of Arizona, Common Cause Arizona, Mi Familia Vota, All Voting is Local Action, Vitalyst Health Foundation, Chispa Arizona, Our Voice, Our Vote and Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona. 🔖 Read more Arizona Prop. 144 debate focuses on a Swiss billionaire, mail-in voting | KJZZ, Oct. 2, 2026 Prop. 144 could reshape Arizona mail voting while doing little to speed results | Arizona Mirror, Oct. 14, 2026 Prop. 316: Cap on city grocery taxes Prop. 316 would cap city and town taxes on groceries at 2% and require voter approval before a city or town adopts or raises such a tax. Cities that already charge 2% or more could keep their rates but could not raise them. A yes vote would change state law to: Prohibit cities, towns and other local taxing jurisdictions from adopting or raising a tax on food and certain ready-to-drink nonalcoholic beverages sold for home consumption from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The ban would apply retroactively. After that, require voter approval for any new grocery tax or any increase, with a maximum rate of 2% Bar local governments that already charged a grocery tax of 2% or more as of Jan. 1, 2025, from raising it. Those below 2% could raise their rates only with voter approval and only up to 2%. If voters approve Prop. 316, the Legislature could change it later only with a three-fourths vote in each chamber, and only if the change furthers the measure’s purpose, under a 1998 voter-approved rule known as Prop. 105. A no vote would keep current laws on local taxation. Cities and towns would not face the cap or the voter approval requirement. Background: The state Legislature placed Prop. 316, which began as House Concurrent Resolution 2021, on the ballot. It started as a proposal to ban grocery taxes entirely. Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed an earlier attempt in 2023, and pushback from city officials led to the 2% cap as a compromise, the Arizona Mirror reported. Seventy Arizona cities and towns tax groceries, the Mirror reported. Local angle: Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley and Sahuarita do not tax groceries, according to Arizona Department of Revenue data. South Tucson charged a 1.5% grocery tax until July 1, 2026, when a city council decision to eliminate it took effect, according to the department. Because no local jurisdiction taxes groceries now, a yes or no vote would not change what Tucson-area shoppers pay. It would change what local officials could do in the future. For: Republican lawmakers and other supporters say the measure eases the cost of living for residents. The only argument in favor in the state voter pamphlet came from Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, president of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, and the league’s executive director, René Guillen. They wrote that the measure is a compromise: Cities and towns would keep their current revenue, residents would have a say in future increases, and tourists and visitors would continue to pay the tax. Hartke helped negotiate the cap and called it “an uneasy win-win” in an interview with the Mirror. Against: Opponents say the cap would limit a revenue source that cities depend on and would take away local control. Bisbee Mayor Ken Budge said the state should not tell local governments how much to tax, according to Arizona Mirror. Bisbee charges 3.5%, which Budge said brings in about $700,000 a year of the city’s $9 million budget. He said if cities cannot raise the tax, they would have to cut services such as public safety, road repair and libraries. Civic Engagement Beyond Voting wrote that small and rural towns often rely heavily on grocery taxes and that requiring a public vote for even small increases would add cost and administrative work. 🔖 Read more Prop. 316 would cap Arizona grocery taxes. Rural cities say it will cost them, and their residents. | Arizona Mirror, Sept. 21, 2026 Prop. 317: Drug cartels as terrorist organizations Prop. 317 would declare in state law that drug cartels are terrorist organizations and would direct the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to do everything within its authority to address the threat they pose. A yes vote would change state law to: Declare that drug cartels are terrorist organizations Require the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to do everything within its authority to address the threat posed by drug cartels Define “drug cartel” as an ongoing formal or informal association of people whose members or associates, individually or together, engage in human smuggling, drug trafficking for profit or any act of terrorism as defined in state law State that nothing in the measure supports a claim for asylum under federal law If voters approve Prop. 317, the Legislature could change it later only with a three-fourths vote in each chamber, and only if the change furthers the measure’s purpose, under a 1998 voter-approved rule known as Prop. 105. A no vote would keep current state laws on terrorism and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security. Background: The Legislature placed Prop. 317, which began as House Concurrent Resolution 2055, on the ballot. House Speaker Steve Montenegro, a Goodyear Republican, has pushed the idea for several years. In a 2025 news release, Montenegro described Arizona as the “frontlines of a war” and said the proposition is a “necessary step in our fight to defend Arizona communities.” Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed his first version in 2023, and lawmakers did not send a ballot version to voters in 2024. They did so in 2025, after President Donald Trump issued an executive order designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations at the federal level. The text of the measure does not create new crimes or penalties. It defines “threat” broadly to include anything designed to disturb, violate or harm individual rights or public safety, health or general welfare. The Legislature’s findings in the measure cite voters’ approval of Prop. 314 in 2024. Prop. 314 made it a state crime to cross the border anywhere but a port of entry, and 61% of voters approved it. For: Montenegro told a House committee that the measure would give law enforcement a tool against criminals at the border, according to the Mirror. The Legislature’s findings cite a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration assessment that says cartels profit from synthetic drugs. Against: Opponents say the measure would do little or nothing in practice. Darrell Hill, director of policy for the ACLU of Arizona, said the definition of a cartel is so broad that it could cover low-level drug offenders, people with substance use disorders and immigrants traveling with paid guides. At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Lupe Contreras, a Democrat from Laveen, asked whether migrants forced to carry drugs could be designated terrorists, according to the Mirror. Montenegro said the Department of Homeland Security has processes for deciding who is at fault and that the focus is on groups that terrorize people. Opponents also worry the measure’s language could be cited by a future governor to justify sending troops to the border. An opponent in the state voter guide argued that the bill is a waste of time and will not have significant legal changes. 🔖 Read more Prop. 317 would call drug cartels terrorists. Critics fear who else it could catch. | Arizona Mirror, Aug. 31, 2026 Prop. 318: Transgender student athletes Prop. 319: Photo enforcement cameras Prop. 319 would bar state agencies and local governments from using speed and red-light cameras to ticket drivers unless they have a signed contract by Dec. 31, 2026. Cities and towns that already have cameras would need voter approval to keep them. A yes vote would change state law to: Prohibit state agencies and local governments from using a photo enforcement system to identify drivers who speed or fail to obey a traffic signal or sign, unless they have a signed contract to operate one on or before Dec. 31, 2026 Require a local government with such a contract to ask its voters, at the next general election after the measure takes effect, to approve continued use Require a local government to stop operating its cameras within 90 days if voters do not approve Allow a local government with voter approval to operate cameras for 10 years, then require another vote every 10 years The measure defines a photo enforcement system as a radar unit or sensor linked to a camera that records a vehicle’s license plate to identify speeding or traffic signal violations. If voters approve Prop. 319, the Legislature could change it later only with a three-fourths vote in each chamber, and only if the change furthers the measure’s purpose, under a 1998 voter-approved rule known as Prop. 105. A no vote would keep current laws on photo enforcement systems. Background: The Legislature placed Prop. 319, which began as Senate Concurrent Resolution 1004 of 2026, on the ballot. Sen. Wendy Rogers, a Republican, introduced it. Photo enforcement returned to Phoenix this year and is in use in Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. The measure’s statement of legislative intent says lawmakers want enforcement kept in the hands of trained officers, want to protect residents from outsourcing law enforcement to private for-profit companies and want to ensure enforcement does not exist to raise revenue for governments. Local angle: Tucson stopped using red-light cameras and photo radar vans after city voters approved a ban, Prop. 201, by about 2-to-1. Pima County let its photo enforcement contract on unincorporated roads expire in January 2014. For: Supporters say photo enforcement cameras raise money and turn roads into revenue sources, and they say private companies run them for profit. Rogers told KTAR that cities want to keep the money collected from fines and that the cameras raise privacy concerns similar to license plate readers. The three arguments in favor in the state voter pamphlet, all from individuals, say the cameras are a form of surveillance that violates privacy and due process rights, and that voters should decide whether their communities use them. Against: Opponents say the measure applies to both speed cameras and red-light cameras and bans a safety tool in places that do not use it now. Will Humble, executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association, wrote that there is a fair debate about whether some cities use too many speed cameras. He said the measure does not distinguish them from red-light cameras, which he says prevent violent crashes. Opponents also say that the ban would prevent communities without these camera systems from ever having them. Michelle Donati, the director of government affairs with AAA Arizona, wrote that the proposition strips local communities of the ability to protect road users. She also wrote that photo enforcement should never be a speed trap to fill budget gaps. AAA and Civic Engagement Beyond Voting cite an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finding that red-light cameras cut fatal red-light crashes by 21%. Michael Grandy, a Gilbert traffic engineer, wrote that Federal Highway Administration data show crash reductions of 20% to 54%. He also wrote that the measure’s text wrongly suggests trained officers do not review the evidence, and that an officer reviews each photo before a citation is issued. Opponents also call the measure state overreach on a local issue. Opponents who submitted arguments include the Arizona Public Health Association, AAA Arizona, the Institute of Transportation Engineers Arizona Section and Civic Engagement Beyond Voting. Civic Engagement Beyond Voting wrote that the measure applies only to traffic cameras and does not regulate other surveillance cameras. 🔖 Read more What’s on your ballot: Prop 319 would ban new red-light and speed cameras in Arizona | KTAR, Oct. 5, 2026 Prop. 320: School spending City of Tucson Propositions 421 and 422 will appear on ballots for City of Tucson voters only. Prop. 421: Tucson Electric Power franchise Prop. 421 asks Tucson voters whether to grant Tucson Electric Power a 25-year franchise to use city streets, alleys and other public rights of way for its power lines and equipment. A companion agreement would have the company give the city at least $2 million a year for energy projects if voters approve. A yes vote would: Grant TEP a non-exclusive franchise for 25 years to build, maintain and operate electric transmission and distribution lines and equipment in city rights of way, replacing the franchise voters approved in 2000 Keep the franchise fee at 2.25% of TEP’s revenue from customers in the city. Customers pay it on their bills, and TEP passes it to the city. One-ninth of the fee could go to low-income energy assistance, burying power lines or renewable energy incentives. Put into effect a companion Energy Collaboration Agreement. Under it, TEP would provide at least $2 million a year in grants, rising 2% annually, to support the city’s climate action plan, according to the City of Tucson. That would total about $64 million over 25 years. The company says the money comes from corporate funds and would not be recovered through electric rates. Let either the city or TEP request a review of parts of the agreement 10 and 20 years in. If the other side refuses to negotiate, the party seeking changes could end the agreement with a year’s notice. A no vote would deny the franchise. TEP says it would still have to serve customers in its territory, but its use of rights of way would fall under the city’s standard permitting process. The companion agreement would not take effect. TEP says the current franchise would stay in effect until April 2027. Background: Voters approved TEP’s current franchise in 2000. Voters rejected a renewal, Prop. 412, in April 2023. That version included a new 0.75% fee to help pay for burying a transmission line.  A franchise does not set electric rates. The Arizona Corporation Commission does, according to TEP and franchise supporters. TEP has asked the commission for a rate increase that would raise residential bills by an average of 14%. The city raised its utility tax on electric service to 5% on March 1, according to the Arizona Department of Revenue. TEP says franchise fee payments count toward that tax, so customers’ effective cost is 2.75% and the franchise does not increase bills. For: Supporters say a franchise lets TEP crews repair and upgrade equipment without separate city permits for each job, which they say speeds outage response. They also say the measure would not raise rates and would bring new money for heat resilience, weatherization and help with energy bills. TEP says franchises are common. City Council Member Kevin Dahl wrote in the voter pamphlet that voters who are unhappy with TEP should fight those battles elsewhere because rejecting the franchise would mainly hurt the city’s climate plan. Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz wrote that she supports a public electricity option and also supports Prop. 421. Supporters who submitted arguments include the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, the Chamber of Southern Arizona, Local First Arizona, the Arizona Technology Council and the Southern Arizona Energy Alliance. Many arguments in favor were paid for by TEP for Tucson, a committee, including several written by TEP employees. Against: Opponents say the 25-year term is too long and the agreement lacks terms residents asked for. Tucson DSA and Public Power for Tucson said at public meetings last year thousands of residents called for a five-year agreement, a public utility, renewable energy targets and stronger protections against rate increases. They point to TEP’s rate increase request and its plans to supply power to Project Blue, a proposed data center that has drawn opposition. Public Power for Tucson  members said the $2 million investment is a drop in the bucket compared to Fortis’ almost $2 billion in profits. Some opponents argue that customers, not TEP shareholders, pay the franchise fee through their bills. A flamboyance of flamingos rest in the shade at Reid Park Zoo on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. The Chilean flamingos were moved to a new habitat near the entrance of the zoo in 2021, after voters approved a sales tax to help fund projects at the zoo. Credit: Stephanie Casanova Prop. 422: Reid Park Zoo sales tax A 0.1% city sales and use tax that voters first approved in 2017 to fund Reid Park Zoo would be extended for 20 years under Prop. 422. The tax amounts to 1 cent for every $10 spent  and would run from Jan. 1, 2028, through Dec. 31, 2047. A yes vote would amend the Tucson city charter to reauthorize the 0.1% sales and use tax for 20 years and dedicate the revenue to capital improvements, infrastructure repair and replacement, exhibit expansion and related improvements, operations and maintenance at the zoo. A no vote would reject the extension. The tax would end when the current authorization expires. Background: Voters approved the current tax in 2017 for 10 years through two measures, Props. 202 and 203. Prop. 203, which created the tax, passed by about 600 votes, and Prop. 202, a charter change, passed with 53%. The city’s sales tax rate rose from 2.5% to 2.6% in 2018 because of it, according to a city notice.The tax is the main source of money for the city’s zoo fund, which was estimated at $17.1 million in fiscal year 2024 and projected at $18 million in fiscal year 2025, according to Tucson financial reports. Nancy Kluge, CEO of the Reid Park Zoological Society, which manages the zoo, said projects such as the Pathway to Asia expansion are paid for with 85% tax money and 15% private donations. Pathway to Asia, the last project in the first phase of the zoo’s master plan, is set to open Nov. 13. If voters approve the extension, the zoo would put most of the money toward larger animal habitats in phases two and three of the master plan, Kluge said. Phase two includes redesigning the Africa area as a savannah for elephants, giraffes and lions. Kluge said the next two phases would not change the zoo’s footprint. For: Supporters say the tax lets the zoo keep prices low and keep attracting visitors. Kluge said admission is $12.75 for adults and $9 for children, compared with almost $45 and almost $33 at the Phoenix Zoo. Families that receive WIC or SNAP benefits pay $6.50 for adults and $2.50 for children. County residents can get two free passes through the Pima County Library, and the tax has covered kindergarten field trips. Kluge said annual attendance has grown from about 480,000 before the 2017 tax to about 600,000 over the past three years, and that tax money paid for two full-time veterinarians. She said upgrades also help the zoo show the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that it can care for more endangered animals. Against: No arguments against were submitted for the city’s voter pamphlet. Kluge said the zoo has no specific plan for going without the tax. She said it might have to raise admission prices, reduce the number of animals or end programs that give free or reduced entry, but would not compromise on animal care. Local government Prop. 424: Northwest Fire District bonds Voters in the Northwest Fire District, which covers Marana, Avra Valley and unincorporated northwest Tucson areas such as Casas Adobes, will decide this question. See a district map here. Prop. 424 asks voters in the Northwest Fire District, which covers northwest Tucson-area communities, to let the district borrow up to $73 million to rebuild one fire station, build two new ones and buy a ladder truck and other equipment. Property taxes in the district would repay the bonds. See Northwest Fire District’s Proposition 424 page. A yes vote would let the district sell up to $73 million in bonds over up to 20 years, at interest of no more than 8%, to build, improve and equip fire stations, buy land and apparatus, and pay the costs of the sale. The district plans to sell the bonds in three batches: 2028: About $21 million to demolish and rebuild Station 331 2029: About $25 million to build Station 340 and buy an aerial platform truck for it 2032: About $27 million to buy land for and build Station 342 and add a fourth bay at the district’s fleet repair shop A no vote would not authorize the bonds. The district says it would have to pay for projects out of regular revenue, which could delay them by up to 20 years, and some might go unfunded. The district says that could mean longer response times as the area grows. Background: The district’s governing board voted unanimously on May 26 to call the election after a 13-member volunteer committee of residents and business people recommended it. District officials say the area is one of the fastest-growing in Southern Arizona and that new stations are needed to keep response times down. The district estimates the bonds would add about 17.8 cents per $100 of assessed value. For a home with the district’s average value of $278,180, that is about $49 a year, or $4 a month. The district’s schedule assumes an average interest rate of 5% and puts the total cost, including interest, at about $115 million. The district says it does not have to sell all the bonds if growth does not require it. The district’s schedule shows its combined bond tax rate rising from 20 cents per $100 in 2026-27 to about 24 cents by the early 2030s, then easing, as new bonds are sold while older ones are paid off. The district has $17.2 million in bonds outstanding. For: Supporters say the money would help the district keep up with growth and keep response times down. A Marana Chamber of Commerce leader wrote that the plan includes a new station near Twin Peaks Road and Interstate 10. Supporters say the district is fiscally responsible. The district’s information pamphlet includes four arguments in favor, from two residents, Marana Town Council Member Patti Comerford and Marana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amanda Wiggins. Against: No arguments against were submitted. Prop. 425: Pima County spending limit Pima County voters will decide whether to permanently raise the county government’s state-imposed spending limit. The measure would not change any tax rate, but opponents say a higher limit would lead to higher taxes. A yes vote would add $70 million to the county’s 1979-80 spending base, the starting point for the limit. That figure is adjusted each year for population growth and inflation. In Fiscal Year 2027-28, the county’s limit would rise by about $610 million, from $817.1 million to $1.43 billion. A no vote would leave the base as is. The limit would keep growing each year with population and inflation. Background: Arizona voters approved a constitutional limit on local government spending in 1980. Each county, city and town has a limit based on what it spent in 1979-80, adjusted yearly for population and inflation. Governments can ask voters to adjust that base permanently. Pima County has never done so. Its Board of Supervisors referred the measure to the ballot in April 2026. The county says the $70 million is added to the 1979-80 base, so it grows with the formula. That is why it turns into about $610 million in 2027-28. The county says it will use the added room for “any local budgetary purposes,” including public health, safety, roads and other infrastructure. It says the money would come from state and local revenue it already receives, not new taxes. The county projects it would spend about $84.1 million above the current limit in Fiscal Year 2027-28. Of that, $21.9 million would come from state sources and $62.2 million from existing local revenue. Based on the past 10 years of revenue growth, the county says it does not expect to use the full increase for at least 20 years. Debt service on bonds is largely exempt from the limit. Seven of Arizona’s 15 counties have made a similar adjustment, including Maricopa County in 1998 and Coconino and Yavapai counties in 2024. Santa Cruz County (Prop. 417) and Yuma County (Prop. 435) have similar measures on this year’s ballot. Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley have adjusted their limits. For: Supporters say the formula is 46 years old and does not reflect the cost of roads, vehicles, public safety and health programs. They say the county could not spend revenue it already collects without the change and would have to take on debt. They stress the measure does not raise taxes or tax rates. Supporters in the county’s voter pamphlet include Board of Supervisors Chair Jen Allen, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon Jose, Sahuarita Mayor Tom Murphy and the Pima County Democratic Party. Murphy wrote that he opposes the county’s recent property tax increase but sees this measure as neutral on taxes. Supporters also point to the county’s financial reporting awards, its bond ratings and a new Debt and Financial Transparency Commission as oversight. Against: Opponents say the real effect is a 75% increase in spending authority that never expires, with no requirement to spend it on specific projects. They argue that a higher ceiling will push the county toward higher property taxes and fees over time, and that the county should cut taxes or live within its means instead. Several say the ballot wording of a “$70 million” adjustment understates the effect. Others say a simple majority of three of the five supervisors could commit large sums. Opponents in the pamphlet include the Pima County Republican Party, former Supervisor Ally Miller, Jeff Rhodes, a candidate for the District 5 supervisor seat, and United Republicans for Arizona. Some opponents also note the county can already ask voters for a one-year override or a smaller adjustment. Prop. 431: Oro Valley general plan Oro Valley voters will decide whether to adopt “Oro Valley’s Path Forward,” the town’s next 10-year general plan. The plan is a policy guide for growth, housing, water, parks and other town decisions. It does not set the budget or create taxes. A yes vote would approve the 2026 Path Forward plan to guide town decisions for the next 10 years. A no vote would reject the plan. The town’s 2016 plan, “Your Voice, Our Future,” would stay in effect until voters approve a new one. Background: Arizona law requires towns to adopt a general plan and update it every 10 years. Oro Valley voters ratified the current plan on Nov. 8, 2016. The town began work on this update in 2023 with a community survey, then an advisory group and public meetings. According to Oro Valley Path Forward, the final plan draws on more than 10,700 public comments gathered over three years. The plan contains 286 actions in four groups: community, sustainability, economy and development. Tucson Spotlight reports that the 2016 plan had 310 actions, and the town has addressed most of them. Examples of goals include: protecting wildlife corridors, native plants and conservation areas diversifying water sources and limiting natural grass managing the town budget and filling empty storefronts offering a range of housing types, from townhomes to condos, while limiting high-density apartment complexes keeping roads in good condition and reducing car dependence through transit 🔖 Read more Oro Valley voters to decide fate of 10-year growth plan| Tucson Spotlight, Sept. 16, 2026 Props. 423, 426, 427, 428, and 429 Pima Community College has nearly 20,000 students as of Spring 2026. Pima’s West Campus, shown here on Sept. 8, 2025, houses the Center for Excellence for Health Professions, including nursing, radiologic technology, respiratory care and a dental clinic. Credit: Josie Shivers Prop. 430: Pima Community College bond Pima Community College is asking voters to approve $250 million in bonds to build and renovate facilities, repaid with property taxes. It would be the college’s first bond request in more than 30 years. A yes vote would let the college sell up to $250 million in general obligation bonds, repaid through a secondary property tax. The college estimates the cost at about $31 a year for an owner of a home with a $250,000 limited property value. A no vote would not authorize the bonds. The college says it would scale back projects and look at other funding, which could include higher tuition or a larger primary property tax increase. Background: The college says state capital funding ended in 2009 and state operating funding dropped to zero in 2015, a cumulative loss of $221 million. Many buildings date to the 1970s. The governing board voted unanimously to put the bond on the ballot. The college’s estimated project costs are: $58.9 million for existing infrastructure, including facilities and IT $57 million to modernize and expand academic spaces $39.8 million for a public safety and first responder training center at East Campus $38 million to refinance existing revenue bonds $29 million for a campus police headquarters at the Downtown Campus $27.3 million to renovate student support centers Designs and costs are not final. Refinancing would free up roughly $4 million a year in the operating budget, according to the college. The college would sell bonds in phases through Fiscal Year 2029-30, each repaid within 20 years. Its pamphlet estimates $31.08 a year for 22 years for the $250,000 home, about $684 in total. Under the district’s schedule the rate rises over time, which puts the peak near $38 a year in 2030-31. The full bond, with interest, would cost about $385.5 million at an assumed 5% rate. The governing board, a finance and audit committee of community members and annual state audits would oversee spending, according to the college. For: Supporters say the state has left the college without funding and its buildings have aged. They say the bond would modernize training for first responders, nurses, teachers and tech workers, and save money by refinancing debt. Arguments in the college’s pamphlet come from the governing board, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, state Reps. Alma Hernandez and Consuelo Hernandez, the Chamber of Southern Arizona, the Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, former Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, the mayors of Oro Valley and Sahuarita, and other business groups and former board members. Against: One argument against appears in the pamphlet, from Carlos Mejorado Carrillo, a college alum. He says he supports the college but opposes the bond because it has not shown how earlier spending, including voter-approved Prop. 481 in 2020, improved results. He wants independent citizen oversight first. No organized opposition has surfaced. 🔖 Read more Pima Community College seeks $250M bond in Prop. 430 | Tucson Spotlight, Oct. 8, 2026 What Prop 430 Could Mean for Pima Community College | The Pima Post, Oct. 7, 2026 Credits Research and fact checking: Emma LaPointe The post 2026 Arizona propositions: What’s on the ballot in Pima County appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad21b3875342cf4db91113f Corporation Commission race draws unusual attention over utility costs and data centers te 2026-10-16T12:40:24.438Z Corporation Commission race draws unusual attention over utility costs and data centers Key Points: Two Democrats see an opening to shake up the all-Republican Commission Data center growth and increasing utility bills are driving voter interest A majority isn’t at stake, but... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Corporation Commission race draws unusual attention over utility costs and data centers first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2167775342cf4db911075 Saturday’s ‘Vote Early Day of Action’ marks No Kings’ shift from protest to polls te 2026-10-16T12:20:07.460Z Saturday’s ‘Vote Early Day of Action’ marks No Kings’ shift from protest to polls Bishop William Barber, of Repairers of the Breach, spoke alongside voting rights advocates from Common Cause, the ACLU, Indivisible, State Voices and others, at a press conference outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — The No Kings movement that has brought millions to the streets across the United States three times since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term is staging its next event at the polls. Organizers across hundreds of advocacy groups will pull together thousands of events nationwide Saturday to encourage early voting in this year’s midterm elections. Voting is already underway in dozens of states, and roughly 5.1 million ballots – both in-person and mail – have been cast, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab. Saturday’s “No Kings: Vote Early Day of Action” events include marches and walks to the polls where early voting is already underway and open on the weekends. Also planned are gatherings that offer live music, food and assistance for voter registration, car pool sign-ups and information on how to become a poll observer. [image or embed] — Ashley Murray (@ashleymurray.bsky.social) October 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM Beatriz Lopez, executive director of Voto Latino, spoke at a press conference about early voting outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (Video by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) “The best way to prevent any funny business from this administration after Election Day is to make sure that our turnout is massive — so clear, and so overwhelming that our victory for democracy is impossible to question,” Alma Couverthie, a senior organizer with the advocacy group Common Cause, said at a Wednesday morning press conference in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Common Cause is one of the nearly 320 organizations coordinating the events under the direction of nine national steering committee groups. “There is no time to sit on the sidelines. We need everyone. So I urge you, make your plan to vote early. Don’t trust in the way you voted before. Check again. Make sure you know where you’re going, how you’re going, and who you’re bringing with you,” Couverthie said. This one is different Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, one of the nine steering committee groups, said Saturday’s events will be distinct from previous No Kings Day rallies in June and October 2025, and March 2026. “It is different in the sense that No Kings One, Two, and Three were designed to send a message that the American people were not simply going to sacrifice their constitutional rights, that they were willing to stand up,” Levin told States Newsroom during an Oct. 9 interview. The message of the three marches was “well sent,” he said, as each successive one expanded in numbers. It started with 5 million attendees across 2,100 individual events nationwide on June 14, 2025, to more than 7 million at 2,700 events on Oct. 18, 2025, and then reached 8 million across 3,330 events on March 28, 2026, according to organizers. With Trump at historic low approval ratings, and with an “electoral wipeout” likely ahead if polls are on target, Levin said No Kings messaging “is largely completed” and that action is the next step. Thousands marched near the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial during a No Kings Day rally in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray) “The goal of No Kings on October 17 is therefore not just to protest and get attention to the fact that people aren’t afraid to stand up, but to use this tool that is available to us right now in October, and it is a different constitutional right, not just the constitutional right to organize and make your voice heard — but your constitutional right to vote,” Levin said.  As of Wednesday, more than 2,500 events were scheduled for Saturday in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to No Kings organizers. Deirdre Schifeling, chief political and advocacy officer for the ACLU, said the civil liberties organization has been training thousands of volunteers to assist voters in knowing their rights and what to do if they encounter issues at the polls. “We know that the best way to protect our freedom is to act free. That means showing up at the polls and making sure that your neighbors can show up too. See you at the polls on Saturday,” Schifeling said at the Wednesday press conference. Joining forces Other concerted efforts to do what organizers call “get out the vote” are joining No Kings events Saturday to amplify and strengthen their messages, leaders say. Bishop William Barber, Repairers of the Breach founder and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, has been organizing 1,000 marches nationwide to the polls in an effort he announced in July as “Love Forward Together.” So far, Barber’s campaign has organized 652 marches in 428 locations across the United States, according to Repairers of the Breach. Standing before the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday alongside No Kings organizers, Barber said the overall goal despite the campaign or group “is about people being conspicuous in their courage and in their commitment.” “There is no competition. We have one competition. We are competing against a low voter turnout that can no longer exist in this democracy if we are to have a democracy, and if we are to have a democracy that serves all the people,” Barber said.  The Interfaith Alliance will be more than 10 days into a 15-state “The Vote is Sacred” bus tour Saturday when it stops in Charlotte, North Carolina, to join a “No Kings: Vote Early Day of Action” event. Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush said the tour is about mobilizing faith communities to be “trained up” to recognize possible illegal interference at polling places. “Unfortunately, this administration has threatened to disrupt. … We are going to bring the nonviolent spiritual mobilization that has been with us, and we’re going to be trained up all across the country,” Raushenbush said during an Oct. 6 interview with MS NOW’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” after the tour’s stop in Kansas City, Missouri. The White House did not respond to a request for comment, but referred States Newsroom to a statement from a Republican National Committee spokesperson. “From Virginia to Louisiana, Democrats have tried to manipulate congressional maps for political gain. Republicans are restoring the rule of law, protecting fair representation, and making it easier to vote and harder to cheat,” according to the statement from Ally Triolo, the RNC’s election integrity communications director. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2142075342cf4db910d5d Archaeologists uncover unexpected twist in shipwreck mystery after clues don't add up te 2026-10-16T12:10:08.745Z Archaeologists uncover unexpected twist in shipwreck mystery after clues don't add up Archaeologists thought they had identified a historic shipwreck along the Massachusetts coast — but a closer look revealed a new mystery. In late September, the remains of a historic shipwreck captured national attention after a powerful nor'easter exposed weathered wooden beams along the shore of Nantucket. At the time, officials suspected the wreckage belonged to the Warren Sawyer, a three-masted schooner that sank in 1884 and whose remains had previously been documented in the same area in 2022 and 2023, according to The Associated Press. HAUNTING CLUES EMERGE IN 7-YEAR FISHING BOAT MYSTERY AFTER WRECKAGE FOUND OFF ISLAND The ship was carrying 1,115 bales of cotton and 28 tons of scrap iron from New Orleans to Boston when it ran aground on Dec. 22, 1884, according to the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources (BUAR). The captain and seven crew members were rescued, and Nantucket residents spent two weeks recovering hundreds of bales of cotton.  Another storm eventually tore the vessel apart. But over 140 years later, a new discovery complicated the story when officials announced last week that the wreckage did not match previously discovered remains of the Warren Sawyer. UNDERWATER ROBOTICS EXPERT REVEALS 'SHIPWRECK CITY' HIDING BENEATH MAJOR URBAN LAKE In an Oct. 8 news release, the Egan Maritime Institute said archaeologists determined that the wreckage did not match remains of the Warren Sawyer found nearby in 2022 and 2023. Instead, following an Oct. 7 assessment, state archaeologists determined the remains appear to be a 50-foot-long section of a large merchant vessel dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The vessel's identity remains unknown, and researchers are now turning to historical records in the hopes of identifying the ship. David Robinson, director and chief archaeologist of the BUAR, told Fox News Digital that several clues led him to question the wreckage's original identification. HAUNTING NEW IMAGES REVEAL THE FINAL SHIP WHERE EXPLORER SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON DIED During his examination, Robinson noticed the ship's wooden ribs were larger than those found in the previously documented remains of the Warren Sawyer. He also found differences in the types of wood used to construct the vessels, along with iron fastenings that appeared to date to after the Warren Sawyer sank in 1884. "So those clues led us to believe that this probably was not from the same vessel and not Warren Sawyer," Robinson said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The wreckage may have come from a schooner barge, a type of merchant vessel commonly used to transport cargo along the East Coast during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Robinson said. Although shipwreck remains regularly emerge along the Massachusetts coastline, Robinson said the size of the newly discovered fragment makes it unusual. "What's more unusual is for those remains to be a large piece of wreckage like the 50 by 11 foot piece of the side of a ship's hull we saw recently exposed on Nantucket," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS However, he cautioned that the identification remains uncertain. "This particular vessel might not be a schooner barge as it would be more likely that schooner barges would be towed through Nantucket Sound rather than the open ocean south of the island," he said. "About the best we can hope for is to maybe narrow down a list of possible candidates and apply a weight of evidence approach to see what conclusions can be drawn from the available historical and archaeological evidence." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The Nantucket wreckage was also the first in Massachusetts to receive a tag under a shipwreck monitoring program that allows members of the public to help researchers track remains as they move along the coastline, he said. Above all, Robinson emphasized the importance of preserving shipwrecks as pieces of history. "Each of these shipwrecks that we see have a story to tell," he said. "Therefore, it's important for us to study, document and learn as much as we can from them and to treat them with the considerable care and respect that any elder would deserve." The Associated Press contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2141f75342cf4db910d54 Suspected Florida Publix slasher walked free from court months earlier despite victim warnings te 2026-10-16T12:10:07.531Z Suspected Florida Publix slasher walked free from court months earlier despite victim warnings A Florida man allegedly slashed a 70-year-old Publix shopper with a box cutter just over three months after a mental health court ended his probation early in a case involving an unprovoked attack on a teenager. According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, Ramsey Thomas Lyons, 47, faces a felony charge of aggravated battery on a person 65 years or older following an attack at the Publix Super Market on Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda on Oct. 10. A sworn probable cause arrest affidavit indicated that Lyons approached a man from behind, shortly before 4 p.m. while Terry shopped inside the store. After feeling someone violently strike him, the victim turned to face Lyons, who allegedly stared at him while holding a box cutter blade. The victim ran to the front of the store after touching his head and noticing his hands were bloody, the affidavit stated. FLORIDA MEN WIELDING HATCHET AND MACHETE CLASH IN PUBLIX PARKING LOT, POLICE SAY Punta Gorda police officers arrived and apprehended Lyons at the front of the store, where he stood with his hands on his head. They also recovered a box cutter from the aisle where the incident occurred. OHIO MAN CONVICTED AFTER TRYING TO SHOOT EX-WIFE AT POINT-BLANK RANGE INSIDE RESTAURANT IN CHILLING VIDEO First responders took the victim to Fawcett Memorial Hospital with a severe cut measuring four to six inches from his left cheek down to his neck, alongside a minor laceration to his upper chest, police said. Lyons, who waived his Miranda rights, told authorities that he had a deep "dislike for the 1960's era," and admitted he planned to kill someone in the store that day. He targeted the victim solely because the shopper "looked like he was from the 1960's" and felt like "acing him out," police said. WHEN IS A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TOO SEVERE FOR TELEHEALTH? WARNING SIGNS FAMILIES SHOULDN'T IGNORE "I just pulled it out of my pocket and stuck it in his neck," Lyons said, according to the affidavit. Lyons, who told police he had mental health issues, allegedly admitted he spent two days planning the attack, and that he purposely dropped the weapon down the aisle so that responding officers would not use a Taser or shoot him. MARYLAND MAN ACCUSED OF GIRL'S FATAL SHOOTING RELEASED FROM PRISON DAYS BEFORE The attack renewed criticism from the mother of a teenager Lyons previously assaulted. On March 13, 2025, Lyons assaulted a 16-year-old at a Wawa gas station in Port Charlotte, sucker-punching the teenager in the side of the face as he held a door open. Following the arrest, the 20th Judicial Circuit court system placed Lyons into a specialized Mental Health Court diversion program. VIOLENT TRANSIT ATTACKS IN ATLANTA, NEW YORK AND CHARLOTTE FUEL CALLS FOR TOUGHER TRACKING OF REPEAT OFFENDERS The teen’s mother, Shawna Gentry, told Fox News Digital that she fought the diversion track, asking the state prosecutor to seek jail time, alcohol classes, and probation. She said she warned judicial officials at the time that Lyons was an active, volatile threat. Charlotte County court minutes show the court terminated Lyons’ probation on July 6, with no objection from the State Attorney’s Office. The minutes included the handwritten words "Graduation! Congratulations!" alongside a hand-drawn smiley face. VIRGINIA MAN ACQUITTED BY INSANITY IN KILLING FLEES US DURING 48-HOUR MENTAL HOSPITAL PASS "The way the court handled it, the way the state attorney handled it was very odd to me," Gentry said. "They told us they were sending him to a mental health facility, but he never went to a secured place. From what we saw, they just put him right back onto outpatient probation in our neighborhood and cut us completely out of the process." Gentry also challenged the narrative that Lyons suffered a psychiatric break during his attacks. She felt Lyons weaponized mental health language as a calculated legal shield. FLORIDA AG SEEKS JUDGE'S IMPEACHMENT AFTER BABY DROWNING COVID INSANITY ACQUITTAL "When the sheriff came, it was almost like he knew exactly what to say," Gentry said. "He immediately said, 'Well, I've got mental health issues.' He was so quick to use that word." She also said that Lyons appeared visibly intoxicated during the 2025 assault. CHARLOTTE REPEAT OFFENDER CHARGED WITH KILLING MAN HOURS AFTER RELEASE ON BOND The court provided no tracking updates, safety alerts, or transitional monitoring to his prior victims, Gentry said. Months later, Lyons walked into the Punta Gorda Publix. The National Treatment Court Resource Center counted 679 adult mental health courts nationwide at the end of 2024. A 2021 analysis of 30 evaluations linked mental health court participation to 74% lower odds of repeat offending. Research on offenders with mental disorders suggests that recidivism depends more on criminal history than on diagnosis. A 2005 published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence found that the number of previous offenses was the strongest predictor of reoffending. SEND US A TIP "My son saw it on TikTok , came running to me, and I could see the emotion in his face," Gentry said. "Big old tears welled up in his eyes and he said, 'Mom, the guy that hit me just stabbed an old man at Publix. You were right.'" GOT A TIP? "The first thing out of my son's mouth to the sheriff back in 2025 was that if that man had a gun or a knife, he wouldn't be here today. Now an innocent senior citizen is in the hospital because the system refused to hold him accountable." The State Attorney’s Office for the 20th Judicial Circuit did not respond to comment for request by publication date. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Lyons remains held without bond at the Charlotte County Jail. His arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 16 at the Charlotte County Justice Center. Court records indicated that Lyons declined a public defender. It’s unclear whether he has hired a private attorney. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2141e75342cf4db910d4b Trump's Capitol Hill whisperer reveals secrets to president's dealmaking as he heads for exit te 2026-10-16T12:10:06.439Z Trump's Capitol Hill whisperer reveals secrets to president's dealmaking as he heads for exit EXCLUSIVE: There are few people in the United States who have more significantly shaped the course of American history over the last two years, while remaining as little-known as James Braid. Millions of Americans across the country may not be familiar with the name, but in Washington, D.C., Braid is hard to miss both literally and figuratively. At six feet six inches tall, he cast a tall shadow during his days at the White House and on Capitol Hill pushing President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. And that shadow has been responsible for helping push numerous legislative successes for Trump over the finish line, from rolling back Biden-era policies to passing Trump’s signature tax policy bill, until Tuesday — which marked Braid’s last day as director of the Office of Legislative Affairs. The "stock-in-trade" of the job, he told Fox News Digital in a rare interview, "is cautious optimism in the face of all odds." From the outside, being Trump’s whisperer on Capitol Hill does not look like an easy job, particularly when the president is known to personally call out lawmakers who oppose his agenda. Recently, for example, he publicized the personal phone number of Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., over his opposition to a bill making Daylight Saving Time permanent. TRUMP DROPS REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S PHONE NUMBER IN SOCIAL POST OVER FURY ON STALLED BILL But Braid insisted that Trump’s people skills ultimately meant those dust-ups came out of the wash and lauded "his extraordinary capacity to have a tough conversation one day and play a round of golf the next." "There's always a give-and-take in any relationship with a legislator, and sometimes there's a give as a result of, you know, tension," Braid said. "But you know … one errant Truth [Social post], or one critical Truth, does not a relationship make." But some Republicans’ relationships with the president never seemed to recover, like the case of Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who has no love lost with Trump. Braid said the key to working with people was always being straightforward about what the White House wants. "We've been able to be honest brokers and deliver for a lot of these members in different ways," he said. But Trump’s presence still looms large in Congress whether he’s there in person or not. A senior administration official familiar with Braid’s work told Fox News Digital that ultimately, "No one speaks for President Trump except for President Trump." The official said Trump is known to be "hands-on at every critical legislative juncture" that pushes his agenda forward. And Braid revealed that he keeps tabs on certain votes, as well. "He always wants to know how people are voting after every major vote. He knows where people are," Braid said, adding that Trump "ultimately knows that Republicans in Congress overwhelmingly vote with him." But Braid admitted he has faced long odds over his last two years, particularly with the vast tax-and-policy package nicknamed the big, beautiful bill. MILLIONS TAP TRUMP TAX CUTS THIS FILING SEASON AS REFUNDS TOP $3,400 He recalled sitting in his office one day, "I looked at the quad on the TV, and every single chyron is some variation of ‘GOP megabill in trouble.’ And yeah, I mean, there's certainly, at every moment, it was tenuous. At every moment, the thread was fraying." One specific scenario he recalled took place at Sterling Golf Club in Virginia, where he, Trump, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, and then-deputy Chief of Staff James Blair were meeting with Senate Republican holdouts on the legislation. GOP FISCAL HAWK SOUNDS ALARM ON 'OUT OF CONTROL' FEDERAL SPENDING, SAYING 'BOTH PARTIES HAVE FAILED US' "We're sitting there with [Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.], [Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis.], [Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.], me, Blair, Russ, and the president, and they're bringing out these heaps of food," Braid recalled. "I think there's something like four pizzas on the table and maybe 22 hot dogs for five guys, none of them were eating. And it's just, I mean, we, I think we argued about the administration's overall funding strategy for two hours as the afternoon wore on." Ultimately, however, the bill passed the House and Senate — for which Braid credited both administration officials and congressional leaders. "The level of commitment that was there and present from the leadership across the Republican Party to get this thing done, basically willed it into being," he said. He referenced the day Trump signed the bill when asked about his best day on the job over the last two years: "I would say July 4th in the White House with my son and the Speaker of the House in the summer sunshine, watching the president sign the most significant piece of Republican domestic policy legislation." Top congressional leaders hailed Braid as a critical champion of the GOP agenda. "James is a total pro and one of House Republicans’ greatest teammates," House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., said. "He took the time to get to know our members and master the unique dynamics of the House Republican Conference." Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., called Braid a "tremendous partner" for his conference. "I’m grateful for his dedicated service to our country, and I wish him and his family all the best with their next chapter," Thune said. Vought called Braid a "lion for the president in delivering his agenda on the Hill." And Vice President JD Vance, who hired Braid as his legislative director before both ascended to the White House, told Fox News Digital that he is "incredibly brilliant, effective, and a hard worker without compare." "He has been with me since the start of my Senate term, where he was with me for every fight and brought his talents to the president’s second term, where he has played a central role in every single policy effort since," Vance said. Now that he is departing, the senior administration official who spoke with Fox News Digital said they expect Braid to find work outside the government after years of grinding on Capitol Hill and the White House. As for Braid, he said of his next move, "It's hard for me to even think about not doing this job, but at the end of the day, I know [Katie Bailey is] going to do great … but yeah, I'll take a little time and try to figure out what's next. " Bailey, Braid's former deputy director of the Office of Legislative Affairs, is now taking over the job. He summed up his advice to his successor in two bullet points. "Number one, you have to be ruthless in what you're focused on and tune out the distractions to get the issue of the day over the line and onto the president's desk," he said. "Number two, invariably, the situation feels pretty grave, but usually we muddle through, and to remain optimistic. " Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad211c975342cf4db910d09 Alex Murdaugh's 'wild goose chase' for missing murder guns targets police chief: expert te 2026-10-16T12:00:09.699Z Alex Murdaugh's 'wild goose chase' for missing murder guns targets police chief: expert LEXINGTON, S.C. – A former prosecutor said Alex Murdaugh’s defense team is pursuing a "wild goose chase" over claims a police chief handled the alleged murder weapons as the case returns to court Friday. Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, at the family's Moselle property in Colleton County. A hearing is scheduled for Friday morning at 10 a.m. to discuss several evidentiary items as both the prosecution and Murdaugh's defense prepare for a retrial next year. The South Carolina Supreme Court later overturned the convictions after finding that former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill improperly influenced the jury. His retrial is scheduled to begin April 5, 2027. Murdaugh has maintained his innocence in the killings. ALEX MURDAUGH MURDER SAGA LANDS RIGHT BACK WHERE IT STARTED BEFORE NEXT LOWCOUNTRY COURTROOM BATTLE At the center of Friday's hearing are several motions relating to DNA evidence tied to Maggie Murdaugh's fingernail clippings and her cellphone swabs, ballistics evidence, raw data from the cellphones seized during the investigation, and raw crime scene data that includes the FARO laser scan of the crime scene. A separate hearing will be held on Nov. 13, where more motions will be heard. The defense team for Murdaugh had previously sought the release of DNA evidence collected from beneath Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails to Othram, Inc. for analysis. Following Othram's testing, the defense contended that further analysis is necessary to recover a male DNA profile that, according to the defense, the state crime lab identified but did not fully investigate. ALEX MURDAUGH DEFENSE POINTS TO UNKNOWN MALE DNA IN PUSH FOR NEW TESTING Murdaugh defense attorney Dick Harpootlian argued that the partial DNA profile from swabs on Maggie Murdaugh's phone should be further tested as well. Defense attorneys asked for a list of every shooting in the counties surrounding the crime scene where .300 Blackout cases or projectiles were recovered, along with details about each crime. They also asked for raw data from a 3D laser scan the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) took of the crime scene. Prosecutors handed over a read-only viewer file in 2022, but the defense says it needs the raw data to reconstruct the scene. MURDAUGH DEFENSE SAYS DETECTIVES FOUND MALE DNA UNDER VICTIM'S NAILS BUT SKIPPED KEY TESTING In a recent filing, prosecutors said "the state is happy to provide" the original scans of the crime scene done by a laser reconstruction device. Prosecutors also called Murdaugh's ballistics request a "speculative fishing expedition for public consumption." The state also said the phone data they requested was produced to them in 2022, and accused Murdaugh's defense of spreading "brazen falsehoods" in its motion. Murdaugh's defense team also asked a judge to force prosecutors to turn over information it has "concerning the handling, transport, concealment, or disposal of the alleged weapons used to kill Maggie Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh, including the statement a witness gave to agents of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division in 2023 that a Lowcountry police chief spoke of arriving early at the scene and of providing Defendant Murdaugh a change of clothes, the reports of every interview conducted on that subject, and the testimony and exhibits presented to the State Grand Jury concerning it." MURDAUGH LAWYERS ALLEGE PROSECUTORS WITHHELD WITNESS CLAIM THAT POLICE CHIEF HANDLED MURDER WEAPONS: FILING According to the motion, filed in late September by Murdaugh's attorneys, press reports indicate that a state grand jury received testimony alleging Yemassee Police Chief Greg Alexander was observed in possession of the murder weapons shortly after the June 7, 2021, killings. "According to those reports, witnesses have testified that the Chief of Police of the Town of Yemassee, Greg Alexander, was seen with the murder weapons in the immediate aftermath of the June 7, 2021, killings, and that second Yemassee officer is under investigation for transporting and concealing weapons and clothing," the filing states. ALEX MURDAUGH DEMANDS NEW EVIDENCE SEARCH IN HUNT FOR CRACKS IN CASE It cites a story from The Post and Courier, which reported that "a Lowcountry official told SLED agents that Chief Alexander 'spoke of arriving early to the murder scene and talked about providing a change of clothes to Murdaugh,' and that the official believed the guns and clothing were brought into the police station and stored there." Notably, the allegations couldn't be corroborated by The Post and Courier. ALEX MURDAUGH DEFENSE SAYS MURDER WEAPON MAY BE TIED TO SEPARATE KILLING AS JUDGE SEEKS ANSWERS During Murdaugh's first murder trial in 2023, prosecutors argued that he used two different types of weapons to kill his family members, then cleaned up with a nearby water hose, changed his clothes and drove to his parents' house, where he allegedly left the murder weapons. He purportedly returned a week later to dispose of them. Prosecutors had previously acknowledged that the weapons were never recovered by police. According to an Oct. 8 filing by prosecutors, they neither confirmed nor denied that the matter might be under investigation but said that grand jury proceedings are confidential. Prosecutors said they will turn over the information when legally obligated. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Alexander, through his attorney, Joe McCulloch, denied accusations made in the media reports. "The same explanation has been provided to SLED," McCulloch told Fox News Digital. "That truth will outlive any ridiculous rumors and gossip." ALEX MURDAUGH MAKES 'EXPLOSIVE' BID TO BLOW UP MURDER CASE HINGING ON DNA, DIRTY MONEY AND LIES: EXPERT His attorneys said "if the reports are accurate," prosecutors have held evidence that contradicts their own theory. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Former prosecutor Joshua Ritter told Fox News Digital he considers the allegation against Alexander a "wild goose chase." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "This is one of those cases that, you know, a lot of reporting was done early on, a lot of conspiracy theories swirling around this case," Ritter said. "I don't see any reason for the judge to allow for this essentially wild goose chase in regards to an uncorroborated report about law enforcement perhaps being in possession of the murder weapon." SEND US A TIP "Obviously the defense would love to pursue this to its absolute limit because they think that there's a snowball's chance that it might yield something but I think that the judge is probably going to give very little leeway on something like this," he added. GOT A TIP? The former prosecutor said he sees Murdaugh's recent filings as "borderline delay tactics." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I think it's borderline delay tactics. I think it's grasping at straws. To be fair, I think from their perspective, they would say we're allowed to zealously defend our client. And if part of that means that we have access to every piece of evidence, including the raw data, so that we can do our own independent testing of it, no one should judge us for that," he said. "And that's very true, but at the same time, this is not the first time they've seen this evidence. This is not the first time they've had a trial regarding this evidence, this is our second go around." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Ritter said he does not expect Friday’s hearing to push back the retrial, and that Judge Debra McCaslin will likely make sure the defense gets what it’s owed. "I imagine the judge will address their concerns, make sure that the prosecution is handing over all the discovery that they have and that the defense is entitled to, but I don’t see this causing any kind of delay moving forward," he said. Fox News Digital reached out to Murdaugh's defense team for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad211c775342cf4db910cec Bystander fatally shoots suspected teen gunman in deadly elementary school shooting and more top headlines te 2026-10-16T12:00:07.968Z Bystander fatally shoots suspected teen gunman in deadly elementary school shooting and more top headlines 1. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad20d1975342cf4db910c18 You're probably cooking rice wrong, and chefs reveal the simple mistake to avoid te 2026-10-16T11:40:09.045Z You're probably cooking rice wrong, and chefs reveal the simple mistake to avoid Rice may be a kitchen staple, but cooking it well at home can be trickier than it seems. Experts say the trick to tender rice with distinct grains that stay separate instead of clumping together may begin before you even turn on the stove, with a step many home cooks skip. "I generally rinse before cooking when I want a light, fluffy result," Dennis Littley, a New Jersey-based classically trained chef and founder of Ask Chef Dennis, told Fox News Digital. FOUR FOODS YOU SHOULD NEVER STORE IN THE FREEZER — AND WHERE TO KEEP THEM INSTEAD He recommends rinsing long-grain white rice, basmati and jasmine rice until the water goes from very cloudy to mostly clear. It doesn't need to be perfectly transparent, he said. The rinse removes some of the loose surface starch that can make rice gummy or clumpy, Littley said. Then, drain it well so the water-to-rice ratio is not thrown off. But chefs also note that not every type of rice should be treated the same. CELEBRITY CHEF SAYS IF YOU CAN DRIVE TO MCDONALD'S, YOU CAN COOK HEALTHY MEALS AT HOME "The important thing is to adjust your technique for the type of rice you're using rather than applying one method to every variety," Littley said. Christine Pittman, the Florida-based founder and CEO of COOKtheStory, TheCookful and COOKforTWO, said she reserves the rinse for short-grain rice and for when she is cooking rice in a pressure cooker. Littley and Pittman both suggest skipping the rinse for risotto, noting that the starch helps make the dish creamy. THE BEST CHEESE FOR A BURGER, ACCORDING TO AN EXPERT — AND WHY SOME POPULAR PICKS FALL FLAT A recent side-by-side test by Food & Wine found that rinsed and soaked basmati and jasmine rice were lighter and fluffier than unwashed rice, which clumped together. The test combined rinsing and soaking, not rinsing alone. "I especially like soaking basmati rice for about 20 to 30 minutes before cooking," Littley said. "It helps the grains hydrate evenly and can give you longer, more distinct grains with a nice fluffy texture." There are other ways home cooks can improve their rice, too. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Pittman recommends a little less than 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of long-grain white rice but says the amount varies by variety. For Japanese-style short-grain white rice, a rough stovetop starting point is 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of water per cup of rice. Littley likewise advises following the package or recipe directions for the specific rice. While brown rice can also be rinsed, its bran layer means it needs more water — about 2 cups per 1 cup of rice — and more time to cook. Briefly toasting rice in a little oil or butter after rinsing and draining, but before adding liquid, can add a nutty flavor and help keep the grains defined, Littley said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Once the rice and cooking liquid are in the pot and the liquid comes to a boil, lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cover the pot, Littley said, and avoid lifting the lid or stirring while it cooks, Littley said. When the rice is done, take it off the heat and let it rest, covered, for five to 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Letting it rest allows moisture to redistribute for a more even texture. Once the rice and cooking liquid are in the pot and the liquid comes to a boil, lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot and avoid lifting the lid or stirring while it cooks, Littley said. When the rice is done, take it off the heat and let it rest, covered, for five to 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Letting it rest allows moisture to redistribute for a more even texture. For Pittman, the fluffing step is also crucial to good rice. She recommends fluffing it with a dinner fork, using a "gentle folding motion" to lift the rice from the bottom of the pot rather than stirring it vigorously. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "You're really only touching the bottom of the rice with your fork, and the rest of the rice on top is moving sort of like a little avalanche from the pressure of the fork underneath," she said. If it's undercooked, Pittman said, add a little hot water, cover the pot and return it to low heat. "Overcooked rice is bad, but my hot take is that undercooked rice is worse," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2086675342cf4db910b5f Pope Leo's lung tumor raises questions about cancer risk for nonsmokers te 2026-10-16T11:20:06.966Z Pope Leo's lung tumor raises questions about cancer risk for nonsmokers Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after a scheduled surgery, the Vatican announced Tuesday. After undergoing thoracic surgery, where surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung, examination of the tissue confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The diagnosis had been suspected based on testing conducted before the procedure, according to the Holy See Press Office. POPE LEO DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER AFTER SURGEONS REMOVE PART OF RIGHT LUNG, VATICAN SAYS The Pope reportedly does not smoke and does not have a known history of smoking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that most lung cancer deaths (80%) are caused by smoking. Lung adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer, representing about 40% of all lung cancers in the U.S., according to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America. It is also the most common type among non-smokers. NEVER SMOKED A CIGARETTE? YOU COULD STILL BE AT HIGHER RISK FOR LUNG CANCER In an interview with Fox News Digital, Lary Robinson, M.D., an oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, shared his surprise regarding the Pope’s health status, as the lung nodule was "felt to be malignant." About 80% of lung cancers occur in people who smoke or have smoked, said Robinson, who has not treated the Pope. However, he noted that lung cancer also occurs among never-smokers — including an estimated 10% of male patients and 25% of female patients. "But [the Pope] had surgery and had a lobectomy, so this is usually only done with people who have localized disease, and presumably he had localized disease. And hopefully that's a stage 1 cancer," the doctor added. If the Pope’s cancer is stage 1, there is a "high chance" of cure — about 90%, depending on the size of the tumor, the oncologist said. The fact that he went straight to surgery suggests there was likely no evidence that the cancer had spread. HEALTHY DIETS SPARK LUNG CANCER RISK IN NON-SMOKERS AS PESTICIDES LOOM "We'll have to wait for the pathology to determine … whether he had a stage 1 cancer and whether he needs any additional treatment afterward," Robinson said. "Size matters in lung nodules and lung cancer – the larger the cancer, the worse outlook it is, because it's more likely to be advanced and have spread." Not all lung cancer cases are caused by smoking. Other factors like family history and genetic predisposition can play a role, experts say. Recent research discovered that a rare genetic mutation in the gene EGFR T790M increased lung cancer risk by 25 times compared with people who did not have the mutation, according to findings published in the journal Science. Among people who had never smoked, carriers of the mutation had about 62 times the odds of lung cancer compared with never-smokers who were not carriers. Robinson added that other types of smoking, like pipes and cigars, can increase the risk of lung cancer, as well as heavy use of marijuana. Another risk factor is exposure to environmental toxins, such as diesel exhaust and radon, according to the oncologist. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Unfortunately, probably over half of the people who are never-smokers with lung cancer come into stage 4 disease," Robinson said. "And that's higher than people who are smokers or former smokers, so they start out at a worse stage in general." In most cases, early-stage lung cancer will not come with any symptoms, according to Robinson. In those who do have symptoms, however, the most common are related to the lungs, including a persistent cough, shortness of breath or coughing up blood. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Unexplained weight loss can result from any form of cancer, the oncologist noted. Neurological symptoms, like persistent headaches, may also warrant seeing a doctor. Lung cancer is rare in younger adults, which is why annual CT screening is generally recommended starting at age 50 for those at high risk, the doctor said. People considered at high risk include current smokers with at least a 20 pack-year history, as well as former smokers who quit within the past 15 years. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Only about 15% of the people who are eligible get screened, unfortunately," Robinson said. "I'm hoping that within four or five years, a screening CT scan will only be confirmatory after they have a positive blood test done at your doctor's office." That approach could make screening easier and potentially help detect more lung cancers, according to the doctor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2086575342cf4db910b55 JONATHAN TURLEY: Sherrod Brown's pledge turns advice and consent into a punchline te 2026-10-16T11:20:05.912Z JONATHAN TURLEY: Sherrod Brown's pledge turns advice and consent into a punchline In Ohio, Sherrod Brown went full Jaime West this week in his U.S. Senate campaign. West is the Indiana candidate who became a viral sensation for pledging to "fire all Republicans" because "I just don't like them." Brown appears to be eager to jump on the same rage train and pledged that he will vote against any Republican judicial nominee regardless of their qualifications or background. Brown is literally pledging that he will toss away the constitutional duty of "advice and consent" under Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution and vote blindly against anyone nominated by President Trump because he does not like him. Brown told MS NOW that "we’re not, obviously, confirming judges that are Trump judges." Unfortunately, it is common for senators of the opposing party to vote against a President's nominees. However, they at least preserve the pretense of "advice and consent." Brown is trying to win the race to the bottom by saying that Trump could nominate Louis Brandeis, and he would still vote against him because he is a Trump judicial nominee. KAMALA HARRIS CALLS TO EXPAND SUPREME COURT, ADD STATES IF DEMS TAKE CONGRESS Brown seems to be channeling Jaime West, who admitted that she does "not even talk to them" and hates Republicans. It is a curious pledge in a state that voted for Trump three times and is Republican. What is most concerning is that this pledge is made as leading Democrats are lining up in favor of packing the Court. The combination would ravage our court system through packing and attrition. Brown would simply not confirm any new judges as a way of reducing Republican judges on the bench. Brown and his colleagues are given absolute discretion in casting their votes on judicial nominees, including doing so on a strictly partisan basis. They also have the right not to vote on a nominee, as was the case of the nomination of Merrick Garland. While I also criticized the failure to vote on Garland, it was within the authority of the Senate to forego such a vote. There was a time when the Senate was called the "world’s greatest deliberative body." The phrase attributed to former President James Buchanan in 1867 is often repeated today like a mantra by senators who have dispensed with serious deliberations in favor of endless demonstrations. Now, Brown is actually running on a "no deliberation" pledge. SUPREME COURT KICKS OFF NEW TERM WITH FRESH QUESTIONS OVER ITS LEGITIMACY AND ITS FUTURE I am old enough to remember when senators routinely voted for judges from the other party and different ideologies as a matter of political integrity. For many decades, senators insisted that they were bound to vote for a nominee if they were qualified even if they disagreed with their liberal or conservative jurisprudential views. In his famous 1878 "Kin Beyond the Sea," British Prime Minister William Gladstone referred to the U.S. Senate as "that remarkable body, the most remarkable of all the inventions of modern politics, the Senate of the United States." With Brown, even the pretense of deliberation is over. He is pledging not to consider the merits of nominees in fulfilling his oath to give "advice and consent" on nominations. Joining Jaime West, he is announcing that he just does not like them, and so he will not speak with them. The senators now seem to be offering pure undiluted rage to voters. In Rage and the Republic, I discuss how the Framers designed our Constitution to prevent a democracy from becoming what Benjamin Rush called a mobocracy. It is now becoming the captive of the very blind passions that it was designed to resist. The Brown pledge is a chilling moment for this once august institution. It was designed to be a bulwark against the mob, an institution that would temper passions, not yield to them. Indeed, in his final farewell to the Senate in 1805, Aaron Burr remarked that "if the Constitution be destined ever to perish by the sacrilegious hand of the demagogue or the usurper, which God avert, its expiring agonies will be witnessed on this floor." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad2086475342cf4db910b4c Former NFL team doctor addresses Jalen Hurts' blood clot as QB's season hinges on one key word te 2026-10-16T11:20:04.764Z Former NFL team doctor addresses Jalen Hurts' blood clot as QB's season hinges on one key word David Chao served as the Chargers team doctor for 17 years while they were still in San Diego, so when he studied the statement the Philadelphia Eagles released about Jalen Hurts and his blood clot, the doctor focused on one key word that will determine whether the quarterback misses a little time or a long time. The word that glowed in neon for Dr. Chao was "movement." The Eagles' statement announcing Hurts is out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers said that a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday revealed "movement in the small blood clot" the team had discovered four days earlier. CAROLINA PANTHERS LINEMAN TAYLOR MOTON OVERCAME BLOODY, LIFE-THREATENING EPISODE AND NOW HE'S BACK AT PRACTICE That blood clot discovered on Saturday was described by the team as "superficial." "What do they mean by movement?" Dr. Chao told OutKick. "Do they mean movement as in it's propagating and it's now a bigger superficial blood clot? Or is it movement meaning it's deeper and it's a deep vein clot? "If he has a deep vein clot, he's out for multiple weeks, at least." Dr. Chao explained superficial clots can indeed move. They can move and remain superficial. "But if movement means it has become deep vein, then he's out long term, and they haven't revealed the whole breadth or depth of the news yet," he added. By "deep vein," Dr. Chao means a deep vein thrombosis. If Hurts has a deep vein thrombosis in his leg, missing one game on Sunday would be only the start of a long and possibly season-ending absence. "If it's a deep vein thrombosis it starts to be measured in months not weeks," Dr. Chao said. That's not all. A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) clot can break loose. It can travel through the bloodstream to the lungs and block blood flow. That's known as a pulmonary embolism. "Then he would be out for the season," Dr. Chao said. A pulmonary embolism requires strong anticoagulation medicine. And no doctor would clear Hurts to play while taking such medication. Why can't a player play if he is on strong anticoagulants? The risk of bleeding. No, a player is not going to have a medical emergency from a scratch that won't stop bleeding. But there is other bleeding that must be considered. PACKERS RECEIVER JAYDEN REED GETS BAD NEWS ABOUT NECK INJURY AFTER LEAVING WEEK 2 GAME ON SPINE BOARD "Internal organ bleeding would be worrisome, but the big fear is, what if you have a brain bleed?" said Dr. Chao, who is the founder of the sports injury insights site SICScore.com. Dr. Chao said going on anticoagulants does not automatically keep Hurts from being cleared to play. The issue is the strength of the anticoagulant he might require. The Eagles, it should be noted, said they first discovered Hurts' blood clot by doing an ultrasound after they flew to London on Saturday. The clot at that time was "superficial" and it was decided Hurts could play. Then the team flew back to Philadelphia after the game and on Wednesday evening a new ultrasound discovered the "movement" that caused the team to rule Hurts out against the Panthers. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! So did the flight back from London make the quarterback's condition worse? "I hear you," Dr. Chao said. "But it depends what they did for the flight. If they said, 'Oh, nothing to see here, don't worry about it,' that would raise an eyebrow. "You have to understand, people with superficial DVTs get sent home and do sleep at night and that's sometimes eight hours. He's not in a seat that can't move. If they urged him to move, they had some sort of pulsatile device on his leg, they had compression stockings, blood thinned it a little bit, then the flight is very defensible. "If they said nothing to see here, it causes at least an eyebrow raise." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1ff0575342cf4db9108ed Wynonna Judd responds to Kacey Musgraves' anti-Christopher Columbus rant: 'I'm a patriot' te 2026-10-16T10:40:05.367Z Wynonna Judd responds to Kacey Musgraves' anti-Christopher Columbus rant: 'I'm a patriot' Country singer Kacey Musgraves caused quite a stir earlier this week at a concert in Texas when she called Christopher Columbus "lame" and "a loser." "Obviously f--- Columbus. Literally the lamest person to probably ever exist. Like for real. What a loser," she said to an incensed crowd when discussing the national holiday this past Monday. While Musgraves' comments received both praise and backlash, one country music legend took exception to the vulgar remarks. WYNONNA JUDD CALLS OUT ROSIE O’DONNELL AFTER POLITICAL COMMENTS LEAVE COUNTRY STAR ‘IN SHOCK’ Wynonna Judd joined Tomi Lahren on her show, "Tomi Lahren is Fearless," and when the subject of Musgraves and her anti-Columbus rant was broached, Lahren's guest did not hold back. "She has the right to do that," Judd told Lahren. "But that doesn't mean it's the right thing." METALLICA FRONTMAN JAMES HETFIELD BLASTS ENTERTAINERS PUSHING POLITICAL AGENDAS AT CONCERTS The Country Music Hall of Famer was quick to point out that the last thing she wants to do is lecture any of the fans who paid money to see her. "I never hear from my fans, 'Hey, would you come out and sing 'Grandpa' and tell me what your political view is,'" Judd explained. "My job is to be an entertaining person." "My grandmother would've had a fit," she added. Judd revealed that she lives by the thought process of "what would Dolly [Parton] do" when it comes to keeping her beliefs to herself. Much like Parton, Judd lets her actions speak louder than her words, and one of the causes closest to her heart is helping military service members. When people take her love for our troops and try to tie it to a certain political belief, the country music star says it hurts her. COUNTRY STAR CHRIS JANSON SAYS RESPECTING THE FLAG IS THE NUMBER ONE LESSON HE WANTS HIS KIDS TO LEARN "I didn't come here to talk about politics, I came to talk about music," she said. "It's nobody's business what I try to do in my private life." Despite her reticence to discuss political matters on stage, Judd wants to make one thing clear. GOO GOO DOLLS' JOHN RZEZNIK DRAWS LINE ON POLITICS AT CONCERTS: 'I'M NOT GOING TO LECTURE YOU' "I'm a patriot," she proudly exclaimed. "I support my servicemen. My son is a deputy. And I am for America. Period." Judd told Lahren that when she's on stage, she goes straight to the flag, reasoning that her love of country outweighs any political belief she — or anyone, for that matter — holds. "We live in the greatest country in the world," said Judd. "If it was President Biden, I would support him. Because he's the freaking president." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1fa5c75342cf4db91084c Charles Sauer: Medicare’s bad incentives are costing taxpayers billions te 2026-10-16T10:20:12.280Z Charles Sauer: Medicare’s bad incentives are costing taxpayers billions Costco, the multi-billion-dollar retailer, just partnered with health insurer SCAN Group to offer Medicare Advantage plans in select states. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1f80175342cf4db9107aa Former Border Patrol chief recalls Biden migrant surge chaos as Trump crackdown delivers historic turnaround te 2026-10-16T10:10:09.758Z Former Border Patrol chief recalls Biden migrant surge chaos as Trump crackdown delivers historic turnaround President Donald Trump’s border crackdown has sharply reduced the illegal crossings that overwhelmed agents under former President Joe Biden, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reporting Thursday historic lows in apprehensions and a full fiscal year without Border Patrol releasing migrants into the country. For retired Yuma Arizona Sector U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem, the turnaround stands in sharp contrast to days when his agents could not pick up migrants fast enough and the consequences spilled into neighborhoods, farms and local businesses. "They just started walking through the agriculture fields. They started running through town," Clem told Fox News Digital, recalling the surge in December 2021. "They started going to the food bank. They started knocking on people’s doors at all hours of the nights."  TRUMP ADMIN MARKS 15 STRAIGHT MONTHS WITH ZERO BORDER RELEASES AS APPREHENSIONS PLUNGE 94% But while Clem said he credits stronger enforcement and the prospect of deportation with helping drive the decline, he warned that the gains could face another threat — a political shift in Washington. "There are a lot of policy decisions that can be really jammed up by a Congress that’s gung-ho to overturn what this president has done," said Clem, who warned that changes in congressional control could complicate enforcement through funding decisions and policy restrictions, while a future presidential administration could pursue broader reversals. Preliminary DHS figures released Thursday show Border Patrol recorded 98,708 southwest border apprehensions in fiscal year 2026, roughly 95% below the annual average of more than 1.8 million during the Biden administration. That translates to about 270 apprehensions a day across the southwest border, compared with roughly 5,000 using the department’s Biden-era annual average. In Yuma alone, Clem recalled daily arrivals climbing from roughly 25 in December 2020, to more than 1,000 by December 2021. During a particularly difficult three-day stretch that month, he said, daily arrivals approached 1,500. TRUMP HITS DRAMATIC MILESTONE IN MASSIVE DEPARTURE FROM BIDEN BORDER PLAN: 'WHAT A DIFFERENCE' Weather problems and a shortage of resources compounded the strain, leaving agents struggling to transport people from the border, he said. "That was really when it, you know, was the most critical for me because we had the true community impact of a failed border security policy out of Washington, D.C.," Clem said. His agents remained committed to the mission, he said, but the volume was overwhelming. "The agents, their heads were in the right place. They knew they had to do the job," Clem said. "But when you’re outnumbered, literally 100 to one, it’s very difficult." The new DHS figures put an entire fiscal year of southwest border apprehensions below half the 249,740 recorded during the Biden administration’s single busiest month. DHS also said September marked the 17th consecutive month without Border Patrol releasing migrants into the country, completing what it described as the agency’s first full fiscal year with zero releases. DHS TOUTS MILLIONS OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT DEPARTURES AS BORDER CROSSINGS DROP 94% UNDER TRUMP Clem said the prospect of being released had given smugglers a powerful selling point during the previous administration. "If you get to the border, you’re gonna be processed, and you’ll be let go," he said, describing the pitch. He argued that changing that expectation is central to discouraging illegal crossings. "They know that they’re not gonna be processed and released, which was the status quo under the Biden-Harris administration," Clem said. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S IMMIGRATION PUSH FUELS ICE'S BIGGEST ARREST MONTH IN AGENCY HISTORY He credited a combination of personnel, infrastructure, technology and consequences for illegal entry, rather than any single measure. The enforcement effort also extends beyond the border itself. Clem said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations inside the country add another layer, making clear that getting past Border Patrol does not eliminate the possibility of arrest and removal. "When you combine the strong border posture, as well as the strong and robust interior enforcement, it’s a recipe for success," he said. Border czar Tom Homan pointed to that interior enforcement push Thursday, saying ICE had recorded its highest single-day deportation total since Trump returned to office. TRUMP DHS HITS 16 STRAIGHT MONTHS WITH 0 RELEASES AT THE BORDER "We are deportation-maxxing—firing on all cylinders while still expanding our capabilities to ramp up removals beyond current record-breaking levels," Homan wrote on social media. Homan said he visited ICE Air Operations in Alexandria, Louisiana, to observe removal operations, including a flight returning Haitians he said had criminal records involving aggravated assault, sexual assault, kidnapping, battery and other offenses. He also said ICE conducted more removals in September than in any other month, though his post did not provide totals or specify the comparison period. Fiscal year 2026 figures were still being finalized, he said. The ICE removal figures measure a separate part of the immigration system from Border Patrol apprehensions and releases. "President Trump promised the American people a secure border, and the data proves he delivered," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement announcing the border figures. "The results could not be clearer: strong enforcement works." Still, Clem cautioned that lower numbers do not eliminate threats from smugglers or people trying to evade detection. "There are always gonna be that risk where somebody does sneak through. Who is that person?" he said. He argued that mixed political messages can also give smugglers an opening to lure people into dangerous journeys with promises that U.S. policies will change. "When our policies aren’t clear and transparent, and we’re not holding ourselves accountable, it’s a marketing tool for the smuggling organizations," he said. For Clem, the distinction between debating immigration policy and maintaining border security is essential. "We have an immigration issue we need to address," he said. "We need to find a way to retain and recruit those that are here, that are foreign nationals that want to contribute." "But none of that should matter when it comes down to securing the border," Clem added. "We should always be looking at keeping America safe." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1f80075342cf4db9107a1 Fox News Digital's News Quiz: October 16, 2026 te 2026-10-16T10:10:08.794Z Fox News Digital's News Quiz: October 16, 2026 Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring President Donald Trump's new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, and the latest on the search for Amelia Earhart's plane. Looking for another challenge? The FBI tracking the phone activity of Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles in 2023 and a longtime frozen pizza brand ending production were featured in last week's News Quiz. Test your knowledge of brisket battles, Hollywood history and more in this week's American Culture Quiz. If you're looking to play even more, you can find all of our quizzes by clicking here. Check back next week for the latest News Quiz from Fox News Digital. Thanks for playing! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1f7ff75342cf4db910798 Prince Harry's reported $100K deal for Princess Diana MasterClass sparks 'cash grab' claims from royal experts te 2026-10-16T10:10:07.833Z Prince Harry's reported $100K deal for Princess Diana MasterClass sparks 'cash grab' claims from royal experts Prince Harry has spent years publicly unpacking his grief over the death of his mother, Princess Diana. But his latest revelations have sparked renewed skepticism among royal experts. The Duke of Sussex opened up about how losing his mother when he was 12 affected his life in a new MasterClass course titled "Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss," which debuted Oct. 8. In the course, Harry spoke with neuroscientist and grief expert Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor about how grief can affect the brain and body. PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE FEEDING THE 'PUBLICITY MACHINE' DESPITE PRIVACY DEMANDS: EXPERT The Daily Mail reported that Harry pocketed $100,000, plus a share of subscription revenue for his class. A source told the outlet, "I'd encourage everyone to watch it before casting any judgment," adding that he should not be criticized at length for "speaking from the heart."  Forbes previously reported that most MasterClass instructors get at least $100,000 and a share of at least 30% of revenue. The Daily Mail reported that a spokesperson confirmed Harry was paid by MasterClass but declined to comment further. Past stars featured on the platform include Martin Scorsese, Gordon Ramsay and Hillary Clinton, among others. Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell and MasterClass for comment. Several royal experts told Fox News Digital that Harry's decision to repeatedly revisit his grief through books, interviews and media projects has fueled debate over whether the 42-year-old is profiting from the tragedy he shares with his brother, Prince William, who has largely chosen to grieve outside the spotlight. WATCH: PRINCE HARRY'S REPORTED PRINCESS DIANA MOVIE PROJECT SPARKS CONTROVERSY "Prince Harry has spoken extensively about his emotional scars and unresolved grief surrounding the death of his mother," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. "However, Harry continuously paints himself a victim," Chard said. "Blame always falls on someone else. He realizes people's interest in Diana and, let's not forget, it makes a quick buck. It's seen as a cash grab, cashing in on his mother's death. It plays into the reported title 'Grief Grifter.'" "The public understands the heartache Harry and William must have endured after their mother passed away," Chard said. "Grief affects people in different ways, and both boys endured divergent paths of grief." According to People magazine, MasterClass approached Harry about developing a class on grief in 2025. The course was filmed in California during the summer of 2026, before Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, traveled back to the U.K. People reported that the course, released ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, supports two charities: Scotty's Little Soldiers, a U.K. organization that helps children and young people whose parents died during or after service in the British Armed Forces, and Comfort Zone Camp, a U.S. nonprofit that provides bereavement camps for grieving children. According to The Times, William does not plan to make a film about Diana to mark the 30th anniversary of her death in 2027, in part to avoid further conflict with Harry. The outlet also reported that William has declined several offers to make or appear in documentaries about his mother. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Meanwhile, Harry is considering several projects to mark the 30th anniversary of Diana's death, according to People magazine. While several ideas are under discussion, the outlet reported that no documentary has been finalized or confirmed. Several sources told People that Harry has reached out to family members and friends of his late mother. The class also arrived just weeks after Princess Diana's younger brother, Charles Spencer, released his memoir, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." At the beginning of the course, Harry recalled his reaction to learning of his mother's death. "I didn't cry when I was told my mom died, only at her burial, and then not again for nearly two decades," he said, as quoted by People. "I was convinced that was strength, but it wasn't. It was a 12-year-old boy with no permission to fall apart and no roadmap for how to heal." "You would think I had the best help in the world," Harry said. "I'm a prince for God's sake. But I was still grieving and didn't have any place to put those feelings." In his 2023 memoir, "Spare," Harry wrote that his father, King Charles III, didn't hug him after telling him Diana had died. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Pa didn't hug me," Harry wrote. "He wasn't great at showing emotions under normal circumstances. How could he be expected to show them in such a crisis? His hand did fall once more on my knee, and he said, 'It's going to be OK.' That was quite a lot for him. Fatherly, hopeful, kind. And so very untrue." For some royal experts, however, the issue isn't whether Harry has a right to discuss his grief, but his decision to repeatedly revisit it publicly. "Sadly, Harry hasn't dealt well at all with his grief," British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital.  Fordwich echoed Chard's criticism, saying Harry has faced accusations of being a "grief grifter" for repeatedly discussing his mother's death through public projects that could generate revenue. "What mother would want her child to be miserable and mourning so many years later?" Fordwich asked. Other royal commentators see Harry's decision differently. Royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that Harry is using his platform to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage others to discuss their experiences and seek help. "I feel this is not a ploy on his part to create attention or sympathy from the public," Turner said. "I see it as an act of bravery on his part to distance himself from former royal trappings and show himself as most people see him: a man of the people." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Harry also said he spent years feeling that experiencing happiness would mean betraying his mother's memory. "I'd spent so long emotionally numb, to a large extent, because I felt disloyal and guilty for the possibility of being happy and joyful without her," Harry said. "I felt like I had to be sad, and I had to be emotionally numb in order to prove to her that I missed her." "But the reality is, what I discovered was actually she just wanted me to be happy," Harry said. "And that was a huge mental shift for me. It freed me, and it gave me a whole different outlook on life." In the course, Harry also described his experience after moving to Canada with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their son, Prince Archie, in late 2019. The couple stepped back from their roles as senior working royals in 2020, citing intrusive British media coverage and a lack of support from the palace as reasons for their departure. Harry said he experienced an "adrenaline crash." "We moved to Canada to get some space away from everything, just to be able to think," Harry said. "Being in Canada, away from the stressful environment where presumably my body was just pumped full of adrenaline, within two or three days, I experienced this adrenaline crash — something that I'd never experienced before." "It was as if I needed stress in order to get the adrenaline to make my brain function because I became useless around the house," Harry said. "I actually slipped into depression for about two weeks and I felt like I couldn't function without adrenaline." Harry's disclosure that he experienced depression shortly after leaving royal life caught Chard's attention. "The new narrative that he was depressed for a couple of weeks after leaving the British royal family is slightly suspect and does not resonate with his 'Freedom Flight,'" Chard said. "Harry wears his heart on his sleeve, and many doubt he'd forgotten to state this information in his previous memoir, documentaries and interviews." "This is definitely new information and slightly changes the narrative," Chard said. Harry also said that carrying out royal duties triggered anxiety and panic attacks. "There was a time where public engagements just created absolute panic right from beginning to end," Harry said. "The panic was having to put my suit, jacket, and tie on and suddenly feel suffocated. The panic was going from A to B, getting out of the car in front of all the cameras and the clicks. PRINCE WILLIAM ‘INCANDESCENT WITH ANGER’ AT PRINCE HARRY AS DIANA ANNIVERSARY DEEPENS ROYAL RIFT: PIERS MORGAN "I started to realize that I had become seriously depleted when just putting a simple dress shirt on — the tightening of the collar — literally felt like I was suffocating, and I would be experiencing panic attacks just in the car on the way to work," Harry said. "And that's when I realized, OK, there's something bigger, there's something else that you need to look into here." Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital he believes Harry will continue discussing Diana's death if he moves forward with a documentary about his mother. "There is no doubt he is likely to continue emphasizing his vulnerability after Princess Diana's death," Fitzwilliams said. "We saw the emotional Harry on MasterClass, yet again." Harry also credited therapy with helping him confront grief he had carried for decades. "I learned more about myself in two or three sessions than I had done in 20 years," Harry said. "First of all, she helped me accept and acknowledge that I was grieving and that it was okay to grieve and that what happened to me was really quite hard." Nearly three decades after Diana's death, Harry and William continue to take different approaches to honoring their mother's memory — one through public revelations, the other largely away from the spotlight. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1f7fe75342cf4db91078f FBI, Philly police dig up Horsch backyard at home tied to 7 missing women in possible serial killer probe te 2026-10-16T10:10:06.924Z FBI, Philly police dig up Horsch backyard at home tied to 7 missing women in possible serial killer probe Police and the FBI have returned to dig up the backyard of a Philadelphia home as part of an ongoing investigation into a potential serial killer that has already turned up apparent "snuff" films, ash-filled urns and evidence linked to at least seven missing women. Images show an excavator in the backyard as police in protective gear continue to come and go from the property this week. They've set up tents in the backyard and out front and covered parts of the lawn in tarps. Investigators could be seen wearing various levels of safety equipment, including face masks, hazmat suits, rubber gloves, protective sleeves and booties. One crime scene investigator was seen wearing what appeared to be a chemical-spraying backpack as she entered the property. A crime scene photographer also came and went Wednesday. HAZMAT CREW REMOVES 'GLASS VIALS,' VACUUM FROM HOME LINKED TO MISSING WOMEN IN POTENTIAL SERIAL KILLER PROBE There is yellow police tape around the perimeter, and uniformed officers are standing watch. Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD cold case sergeant and adjunct professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said the scale of the investigation stands out to him. "The sheer number of crime scene technicians that are going in and out of this house — usually you try to keep it to a minimum because you don't want people trampling on things and stuff like that," he told Fox News Digital. "I just think that there's so many different nooks and crannies that they have to cover that they need this many people. So, I mean, we're not talking three or four, we're talking 10, 12, or 14 people going in and out of this place at one time." Police have repeatedly visited the home in recent weeks, carrying out boxes of evidence earlier this month, including one marked "glass vials." A Philadelphia Police Department spokesperson declined to go into specifics about the continued searches Thursday, citing the active and ongoing investigation. PHILLY SERIAL KILLER PROBE COULD EXPOSE LARGER NETWORK BEHIND APPARENT 'SNUFF' FILMS, EXPERT SAYS "Investigators continue to examine evidence and pursue all available leads," she told Fox News Digital. "At this time, we are unable to provide specific details regarding investigative activities at the property, any potential findings, or the status of efforts to authenticate the previously recovered images and videos." Raymond "RC" Horsch, a producer of BDSM-themed pornography and books, died last year at 82. However, police searched his former home after arresting his 44-year-old son Eugene Horsch in June. The younger Horsch was arrested in a car alongside a woman carrying an ID belonging to one of the seven missing women now linked to the investigation. GILGO BEACH SERIAL KILLER REX HEUERMANN KEPT 'DEXTER'-STYLE KILL ROOM BUT WASN'T AS SMART AS HE THOUGHT: DA Earlier searches turned up images and videos that police have said show four of the seven missing women. They also found a drum of chemicals hooked up to the house's water system. "Investigations predicated on forensic evidence can sometimes result in repeated trips back to a crime scene," said James Gagliano, a retired FBI supervisory agent and Fox News contributor. "You find something that initiates a search into a different area. We saw how early release of a crime scene in Tucson led to so many questions. They won’t make that mistake here." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Only some of the women have been publicly identified. Philadelphia police identified Maribel Fresses, 26, who vanished in 2018, and Gabrielle Amarando, 27, earlier in the investigation. During Eugene Horsch's arrest, the woman with him had an ID for Blair Tonzelli, 38, who was last seen in Philadelphia in February 2023, police told Fox News Digital in September. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Two other women were identified in local reports. Both are listed as missing persons in the National Missing and Unidentified Person System, or NamUs. SEND US A TIP One is Horsch's ex-wife, Amy McHale, 54, who was 44 when she was last seen on June 13, 2016, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported in June. The other is Nicole "Nikki" Fusaro, 34, according to CBS' Philadelphia affiliate, citing local police sources. She was 27 when she vanished near the intersection of Kensington and Allegheny Avenue in July 2019. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Investigators said they have also identified dozens of other people from the images. However, no arrests have been made as the investigation continues. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Police have previously excavated underground pipes, but no bodies have been found. Eugene Horsch's arrest was unrelated to the disturbing discoveries police made at his father's former home, and he has not been charged in connection with the women's disappearances. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1f7fd75342cf4db910786 Murder weapons in Great Wolf Lodge family massacre may offer premeditation evidence: private investigator te 2026-10-16T10:10:05.918Z Murder weapons in Great Wolf Lodge family massacre may offer premeditation evidence: private investigator New details point to a possible premeditated plot in the family murders at Great Wolf Lodge in Pennsylvania, a private investigator says. Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, is facing two counts of criminal homicide after prosecutors say she stabbed and killed her husband, Charles "Chaz," and the couple's 3-year-old son, Tristan. It happened at the resort in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania. According to a criminal complaint, knives recovered by investigators on scene did not match knives belonging to the resort. The document says, "Both knives had teal green handles, which Great Wolf staff confirmed was not a type kept by the lodge." STEPMOM SAYS GREAT WOLF LODGE MASSACRE SUSPECT DRAINED FAMILY'S 401(K) BEFORE PRICEY WEEKSLONG STAY Family has confirmed that autopsies for both victims were being conducted. Investigators discovered the father and young son slaughtered in a hotel room at the resort on Monday. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns TEACHER FOUND DEAD WITH THROAT SLIT; DETECTIVES SCRUTINIZE HUSBAND’S SHIFTING STORY Harrison's stepmother told Fox News Digital it's possible that the suspect may have drained the family's 401(k) account ahead of the three-week stay at the resort. The family of three lived in a modest home in Towanda, Pennsylvania. Their home is around 100 miles northwest of the resort. WOMAN ACCUSED OF DEADLY REVENGE CRASH FACES JURY AS BOYFRIEND’S HOSPITAL ACCOUNT STAYS OUT OF TRIAL LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "There’s so many lodges up in the mountains between where they lived and where they went to, that I’d be curious as to why they picked that lodge," said private investigator Rod Devine. His firm based in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, south of the Poconos. "There’s a lot of moving parts here that the investigators will be looking at," he said. In his experience, he has sat face-to-face with convicted killers and homicide suspects. 'AMERICAN IDOL' ALUM CALEB FLYNN CONVICTED OF MURDERING HIS WIFE He explained that the allegations of the drained retirement fund, the nature in which both the husband and toddler were killed, and the possible murder weapons brought from home on the lengthy vacation suggest possible premeditation in the horrific case. MAN UNLEASHES DEADLY ‘REVENGE’ RAMPAGE ON EX’S FAMILY, KILLS 4 PEOPLE, 3 DOGS BEFORE TORCHING HOME: DA "From the cursory file that we can look at, we being the general public, it looks like there are certain elements that are already met," he said. Harrison's stepmother previously told Fox News Digital the killings appeared to be "preplanned." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Various news outlets also report that Harrison never wanted to be pregnant in the first place and was allegedly resentful toward her own son. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Why? Reports say she wanted more alone time with her husband. Family also allegedly told investigators that the mother accused of the killings "was dominant, controlling and isolated the three of them from her husband's family for the last three years," WNEP reported. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS While the investigation into the killings continues, Chaz's family members grapple with their new normal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "His love for his wife and child was out of this world and, sadly, is the reason why he lost his life and his son's life," Chaz's sister shared in an update on a GoFundMe page. SEND US A TIP "I’m not here to say anything bad about his wife. I know my brother would not want me to do that," she went on to say. She is sitting in a Monroe County jail cell and due in court on Oct. 21. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1f5a675342cf4db91041f Texas woman sentenced to 7 years in prison, annual jail time during probation for deadly DUI crash te 2026-10-16T10:00:06.484Z Texas woman sentenced to 7 years in prison, annual jail time during probation for deadly DUI crash A Texas woman convicted of killing a college student in a drunken-driving crash was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to return to jail for 15 days each year while on probation. Lynlee Pollis, 30, was sentenced Wednesday after being convicted of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault in the September 2023 crash that killed 19-year-old Southern Methodist University student Honor Wallace and seriously injured her friend, Catherine "CeCe" Solberg, according to The Dallas Morning News. State District Judge Jennifer Balido also ordered Pollis to serve 10 years of probation following her release from prison, including 15 days in jail annually. Some of the required jail dates coincide with the victims' birthdays, Pollis' birthday and the anniversary of the deadly crash, according to the newspaper. NEVADA PAROLE BOARD REJECTS HENRY RUGGS III'S BID FOR EARLY RELEASE AFTER DEADLY 156 MPH DUI CRASH The sentence came after roughly three hours of jury deliberations following a two-and-a-half-week trial. During the trial, Solberg's father, Bobby Solberg, delivered an emotional victim impact statement criticizing Pollis for putting the families through the lengthy proceedings. "You were so drunk and you wouldn’t admit it. You made us sit through this [trial] for three weeks," Solberg said. "We’ve seen no personal accountability from you." PROMINENT BUSINESSMAN LEARNS FATE IN BOAT CRASH CASE THAT KILLED TEEN, MAIMED ANOTHER Wallace's father, David Wallace, also confronted Pollis in his victim impact statement. "You took the most precious gift from us through your selfishness," he said. "Own it. Own what you did." On Sept. 24, 2023, Wallace was driving her Volkswagen Jetta through a green light in Dallas when Pollis' Lexus SUV slammed into her vehicle. Wallace was pronounced dead at the hospital, while Solberg, a passenger in the Jetta, suffered a shoulder injury and concussion. She was later diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, according to The Dallas Morning News. DRUNK REPEAT OFFENDER CALLED A 'TICKING TIME-BOMB' BEFORE 80-MPH BOATING COLLISION KILLED WOMAN: PROSECUTORS According to testimony from prosecution experts cited by the newspaper, Pollis was traveling approximately 67 mph in a 35-mph zone and drove through a traffic light that had been red for at least five seconds. Pollis' husky named Tequila, who was also in the vehicle, was not hurt. The newspaper reported that testing showed Pollis had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.294%, nearly four times Texas' legal limit of 0.08%. According to the initial arrest affidavit, officers noticed Pollis had glassy eyes, slurred speech and an odor of alcohol when they interviewed her at the hospital. Her attorneys had sought probation rather than prison, pointing to her lack of prior felony convictions. Defense attorney Scott Palmer said during his closing argument that Pollis was a "good person who made a terrible decision." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1f34d75342cf4db9103b5 Illegal alien busted allegedly hauling enough fentanyl to potentially kill state’s entire population — twice te 2026-10-16T09:50:05.899Z Illegal alien busted allegedly hauling enough fentanyl to potentially kill state’s entire population — twice An illegal immigrant pulled over for speeding in Nevada allegedly had enough fentanyl in his truck to kill millions, federal prosecutors say. Francisco Joel Garcia Farias, 26, now faces federal drug-trafficking charges after a Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy stopped his pickup on a rural highway and a narcotics detection dog alerted to the vehicle, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada. Inside, authorities say they found 13 large storage totes packed with approximately 30 pounds of suspected fentanyl and 677 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, a combined haul of more than 700 pounds. CALIFORNIA K-9 OTIS HELPS POLICE SEIZE 440 POUNDS OF COCAINE DURING ALHAMBRA TRAFFIC STOP "The massive scale of this seizure underscores the staggering volume of illicit narcotics flowing into our communities from transnational criminal organizations," said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. "Fourteen kilograms of fentanyl alone represents approximately seven million potentially lethal two-milligram doses — enough to kill more than twice the population of Nevada — and, when combined with over 650 pounds of methamphetamine, represents an estimated street value of approximately $2 million," Chattah said. AS A US ATTORNEY, I SEE FENTANYL'S HORRIFYING TOLL UP CLOSE. CONGRESS MUST ACT NOW Based on that lethal-dose estimate, the fentanyl could potentially kill nearly twice the population of Los Angeles, everyone in Indiana, or roughly the entire population of Paraguay. "These staggering quantities reflect a blatant disregard for human life, driven purely by profit," Chattah said. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF FENTANYL DEALING LINKED TO VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL OVERDOSES The Justice Department identified Garcia Farias as an illegal immigrant in its announcement of the charges. The bust began Oct. 13 on U.S. Highway 93 near Ash Springs, Nevada, when a deputy saw the pickup traveling above the posted speed limit, according to prosecutors’ account of the criminal complaint. HERO K-9 SNIFFS OUT HIDDEN $6M COCAINE SHIPMENT ALONG US-CANADA BORDER After the dog alerted, deputies searched the truck and uncovered numerous vacuum-sealed packages inside the totes. Authorities recovered approximately 187 packages of a white crystalline substance weighing about 307.22 kilograms, along with 13 brick-shaped packages weighing approximately 14 kilograms. Field tests of selected samples were positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl, respectively, prosecutors said. DOJ ANNOUNCES 81 ALLEGED GANG MEMBERS INDICTED AFTER PUERTO RICO DRUG TRAFFICKING TAKEDOWN U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the seizure kept a potentially deadly drug supply off American streets. "Anyone who plans to release a deadly drug like fentanyl onto American streets will be prosecuted," Blanche said. "Thanks to the diligent work of federal and local law enforcement, the lethal drugs allegedly possessed by this illegal alien are no longer endangering the lives of countless Americans." CBP OFFICERS SEIZE $67 MILLION IN ILLEGAL DRUGS AT SAN DIEGO BORDER PORTS, DHS SAYS The investigation involved Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Task Force partners. "The suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine seized in this case represent an extraordinary threat to public safety," said John A. Condon, executive associate director of HSI. "Through close coordination with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and our Homeland Security Task Force partners, HSI will continue to identify, investigate and hold accountable those who profit from poisoning Americans and endangering our communities," Condon said. Lincoln County Sheriff Derek Foremaster credited his deputies’ traffic enforcement and the trained dog with uncovering the suspected narcotics. DOJ TOUTS HUNDREDS OF GUN, DRUG ARRESTS AS ST LOUIS SURGE OPERATION ENDS: 'VIOLENCE IS NOT INEVITABLE' "The allegations in this case underscore the serious threat illicit narcotics pose to rural communities and the traveling public," Foremaster said. "I am proud of the vigilance and professionalism demonstrated by our deputies, whose proactive traffic enforcement and trained K-9 deployment led to the identification of suspected narcotics and a coordinated response with Homeland Security Investigations." Garcia Farias is charged with possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture containing fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture containing methamphetamine. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life on each count, followed by five years of supervised release, according to prosecutors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1e9f675342cf4db90ffbb Personal attacks fly as Sullivan, Peltola spar over corruption, character and controversy te 2026-10-16T09:10:14.378Z Personal attacks fly as Sullivan, Peltola spar over corruption, character and controversy Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and former Rep. Mary Peltola traded blows Thursday night in the final debate of a Senate race that has surprised some political observers with how close it has become. The latest Fox News Power Rankings rate Alaska’s Senate race as a "toss-up," meaning neither party has an edge. Alaska has historically favored the GOP, though the party’s margin of victory has narrowed in recent cycles. Sullivan and Peltola clashed over energy costs, the Iran war, Social Security reform, health care policy, military spending, allegations of misconduct and fish, among other topics, but a handful of exchanges stood out from the rest. GOP SENATOR, EX-HOUSE DEM EMERGE FROM ALASKA’S ‘JUNGLE PRIMARY’ DESPITE FAR-LEFT MEDDLING Throughout the debate, Peltola attacked Sullivan for being a D.C. insider and using his position to enrich himself and his allies. Sullivan attempted to rebut her claims by pointing to Peltola’s extensive lobbying career after her time in office, accusing her of cashing in by selling influence. "My opponent keeps talking about corporate greed again; she defines the rigged system in DC," Sullivan said. "There's nothing more rigged than a member of Congress getting fired and then immediately walking through the revolving door to cash in. She made almost half a million last year as a DC lobbyist selling her knowledge of DC. She did it when she left the state legislature; she set up a lobbying firm." "You're walking through the revolving door so much, you must be getting dizzy up here," he quipped. Peltola responded by saying that her lobbying work was done to benefit Alaskans and highlighting how Sullivan has gotten wealthier since coming to Washington. "Dan's been in DC for 12 years and gotten richer every single one of those years. That's the corruption that Alaskans are really sick of, and that's the corruption that I'll fight against. Dan went to DC with $3 million. He now has $8 million," she said. "Dan's doing just fine watching out for himself." After Peltola responded to a question about how she would work to improve affordability for Alaskans if elected to the Senate while appearing to read from a piece of paper, Sullivan questioned whether she had received a copy of the debate questions in advance. "Here's a moderator question, we weren't supposed to get these questions beforehand, were we?" Sullivan asked. "No sir," one moderator responded. "Neither one of you got questions beforehand," the other moderator said. "Absolutely not." CARVILLE MOCKS DEM CANDIDATE STAFFERS AS 'WEAK' AND 'SOFT' FOR COMPLAINING ABOUT TREATMENT TO NEW YORK TIMES "I'm just watching my opponent read questions that seem to be answered," the senator said. After Sullivan brought up a New York Times report airing complaints from anonymous staffers alleging that Peltola physically and verbally mistreated her employees, the Democrat lashed out at the incumbent senator, prompting moderators to interject. "Look, my opponent has been telling lies throughout this entire campaign, and it's revealed character challenges. But it's not just the lies. Take a look at how she treats Alaskans when the cameras are off," Sullivan said. "Look at that New York Times story. She treats young Alaskans horribly. 25 staffers quit on Mary Pelton because she abused them physically and emotionally, and then she slanders every other group — African Americans, special needs individuals. It is a character flaw of my opponent." Sullivan’s statement prompted Peltola to attempt to cut him off, calling the reports "gossip" and "unfounded." "Let's have some decorum here," a moderator said, after Peltola began to interrupt Sullivan, who was speaking past his allotted time. Though Peltola’s campaign disputed several of the allegations, including claims that she used slurs and shoved a young staffer, her spokesman said some of her behavior came during a period of extreme grief after the deaths of her mother and husband in 2023. DEM SENATE HOPEFUL RACKED UP HUNDREDS OF MISSED VOTES DURING STOPS AT MULTIPLE TAXPAYER SERVING JOBS SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Another heated moment came after Sullivan accused Peltola of blocking pay for members of the armed services over access to transgender medical procedures. "My opponent, did vote against our military, did vote against pay raise for our troops because she wanted more transgender surgeries for our troops. I mean, that is an outrage," the senator said. "I need to rebut that, that is absurd," Peltola interjected. "Yeah. I think that Alaskans have had it up to here with the lying and the dishonesty. Dan, you should be ashamed of yourself for propagating these lies," the Democrat responded. "The first time I voted on the NDAA, there was trick language in there that would have prohibited our soldiers from getting health care that they needed if they were not stationed in a state that didn't allow for women's reproductive health care. I'm not doing that to our soldiers. But three other times I voted hard yes, in support of our troops." Near the end of the debate, each candidate was asked to say one nice thing about their opponent. "Well, my wife invited Mary to attend my Marine Corps retirement ceremony after 30 years, and they honored me, but they honored my wife and daughters more than anybody at my retirement ceremony … and Mary Peltola attended, so I thank her for that," Sullivan said. "Yeah, that was a lovely, lovely service. And I was so proud to be there. And one, you know, three wonderful attributes of Dan and Julie are their lovely daughters. So that's three lovely things I can say about Dan and Julie," said Peltola. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1e9f575342cf4db90ffb2 Americans say they're broke. So why can't they stop spending so much? te 2026-10-16T09:10:13.437Z Americans say they're broke. So why can't they stop spending so much? Some Americans are crying poverty with a $1,500 iPhone in one hand and an $8 Starbucks latte in the other. They say groceries are unaffordable, but somehow the restaurants are packed, airports are crowded and the neighbor just pulled into his driveway with a brand-new $90,000 SUV. Apparently, we're one bad economic report away from bankruptcy and one Instagram post away from booking another trip to Cabo. Consumer confidence is in the basement. Consumer spending apparently didn't get the memo. US ECONOMY NOTCHES REMARKABLE NEW RECORD, SPARKING CHEERS: ‘GOOD JOB EVERYONE’ In September, the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to 81.9. Yet it has been reported that consumer credit and debit card spending per household increased 6.2% from a year earlier. So, what's going on? IT’S NOT THE ECONOMY, STUPID. AMERICANS VOTE BASED ON THEIR PERSONAL ECONOMY As a financial advisor, I think the answer involves something more powerful than inflation or interest rates. Human psychology. And there are five reasons our spending habits aren't matching our economic anxiety. WE ALL ARE DESPERATE FOR A FINANCIAL CHECK-UP. TIME TO SAY, ‘SHOW ME THE MONEY!’ Thirty years ago, you compared your lifestyle with the neighbor who bought a new Cadillac. Today, you're comparing yourself with 5,000 people on Instagram. There are even college degrees on how to become a social media influencer. None of them get lots of likes by telling you to eat ramen noodles and skip third-row seats for the latest rock concert. Someone's vacationing in Italy. Someone remodeled their kitchen. Someone bought a new Porsche. Face it. Someone is always doing better than you are. Or, it seems that way. You're comparing your everyday financial reality with everybody else's highlight reel. Social media has turned keeping up with the Joneses into keeping up with the Kardashians. Except the Kardashians can actually afford it. 3 BIG QUESTIONS TO ASK MOM AND DAD BEFORE YOU MAKE A MAJOR FINANCIAL COMMITMENT Remember when people saved money before buying something? It’s called layaway. Today, almost anything can be financed. SKIP TWO YEARS OF COLLEGE DEBT AND GIVE YOUR FAMILY A LIFETIME OF WEALTH That $1,200 purchase? Just four easy payments of $300. The vacation? Monthly installments. The furniture? Zero down. We've become experts at making expensive things look cheap by dividing them into smaller payments. GEN Z IS WORKING HARD, BUT THE ECONOMY IS PUTTING THE AMERICAN DREAM OUT OF REACH FOR MANY The problem isn't necessarily buy now, pay later. It's forgetting how many things you've already agreed to pay for later. And eventually, later shows up. Not everybody spending money is financially struggling. Higher-income Americans with substantial investment portfolios have benefited from rising asset prices. Many can comfortably afford expensive vacations and new cars. Meanwhile, other households are stretching their paychecks just to maintain their lifestyles. Some spending growth also reflects higher prices for necessities. The economy isn't treating every consumer equally. When you see your neighbor's new Mercedes, you don't know whether he paid cash or financed it for 84 months. You see the car. Not the car payment. When people worry about the future, they don't always save more. Sometimes they spend more. Had a terrible week? Amazon makes it your birthday every day. Stressed about work? Book a vacation. Worried about the economy? Just get a good meal out at a local restaurant. Retail therapy is a lot more fun than retirement planning. Unfortunately, the happiness from that purchase may disappear long before the credit card bill does. Americans have become obsessed with displaying wealth rather than accumulating it. The luxury car. The designer handbag. The vacation pictures. But here's something I've learned after decades advising families. Net worth doesn't have an Instagram account. I've met millionaires who drive 10-year-old cars and people earning $250,000 who couldn't cover a $10,000 emergency. Income isn't wealth. And spending certainly isn't wealth. Why? Because I wrote the book. So, before you swear off Starbucks forever, try three simple changes. First, put every nonessential purchase over $100 on a 48-hour waiting list or online cart. If you still want it two days later and can afford it, buy it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Second take, buy now, pay later off the menu for 30 days. If you can't pay cash for a discretionary purchase, you probably shouldn't be buying it. Third, automatically move 5% of every paycheck into savings before you spend a dime. Start smaller if your budget can't handle 5%. The point is to pay yourself before you pay everybody else. Not the other way around. This isn't about living like a monk. It's about remembering who's in charge of your money. I'm not suggesting Americans should stop enjoying their money. Life is meant to be lived. But there's a difference between enjoying your money and spending it to impress people who aren't paying your bills. Your neighbor's new car isn't proof he's winning financially. It might just mean he's winning the monthly-payment contest. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TED JENKIN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1e9f475342cf4db90ffa9 As a Cuban survivor, I know there is no dignity with socialism. But we all pay the price te 2026-10-16T09:10:12.191Z As a Cuban survivor, I know there is no dignity with socialism. But we all pay the price In a recent interview, Democrat Mayor Zohran Mamdani said: "Socialism to me, it means that you will have whatever you need to live a dignified life, and that it is the government’s job to deliver on that." If socialism gives people dignity, the Cuban people should be swimming in it. Instead, they are swimming in misery, shortages and human-rights violations. I was born in Cuba and lived 16 years of socialism. I know the difference between a political promise and what happens when government takes greater control over people's economic lives. That is why the new White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) report on the price tag of the Democratic Socialists of America’s policies deserves attention. SHOCKING PERCENTAGE OF DEMOCRATS IDENTIFY AS 'DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS' ACCORDING TO NEW POLL: 'TOXIC POLICIES' The CEA estimates that seven major DSA proposals would cost more than $49 trillion over the next decade — roughly $355,000 per American household. Medicare for All accounts for approximately $47.4 trillion of that projected fiscal burden. The proposals also include student debt cancellation and free college, a 32-hour workweek, Green New Deal policies and rent control. Those numbers are enormous, but the debate should not stop at the price tag. It should also address how these proposals would be funded, including where the government would obtain the trillions of dollars needed to finance them and how that funding would affect taxpayers and the broader economy. 'CASTRO'S PLAYBOOK': EX-AG WARNS DOZENS OF CONGRESSIONAL BILLS ARE PUSHING SOCIALIST IDEAS These policies raise a larger question about government's role in Americans' lives. Who controls access to healthcare under Medicare for All? Who determines wages and working hours? Who controls housing prices? And what happens when more of the resources people depend on become dependent on government decisions? The DSA movement promotes expansive government programs as solutions to problems that are real: expensive healthcare, housing costs and economic insecurity. Those problems deserve serious attention. But a policy does not become effective simply because its goal is compassionate. OUR CLOSING ARGUMENT: THE MIDTERMS ARE A REFERENDUM ON WHO RUNS YOUR LIFE The word often used to justify these policies is dignity. But if the government can give you dignity, the government can also take it away. For instance, when it comes to licensing, the more difficult it is for a person to obtain a license, the harder it becomes for their small business to get off the ground. AMERICA’S QUIET SOCIALIST TAKEOVER IS SPREADING FROM TOWN HALLS TO CLASSROOMS Dignity should never be placed in the hands of government. It is an individual right. Economic independence — the ability to work, earn, save, build, own and make decisions for yourself and your family — is an important part of that dignity. There are alternatives that address these same problems while leaving more decisions with individuals. That means smaller, more accountable government; lower and simpler taxes; fewer regulations that make it harder to work, build or invest; and a free market in which businesses compete and consumers have choices. SEN TOM COTTON: DEMOCRATS SAY SOCIALISM WILL HELP. HISTORY SAYS IT WILL HURT Preserving a democratic system matters, too. Americans should remain free to disagree, organize, speak, vote and advocate for different solutions. A free society does not require everyone to reach the same conclusions; it requires freedom to make those decisions peacefully. Socialism steals freedom away. America does not have to implement a failed system to prove it will fail again. We do not need to gamble away our freedoms to prove we can improve our system. I ESCAPED COMMUNISM. AMERICA MUST NOT IGNORE THE URGENT WARNING SIGNS The $49 trillion estimate should prompt more than an argument over a number. It should force Americans to examine whether expanding government control actually gives people more control over their lives — or less. Compassion matters. Affordability matters. Economic opportunity matters. So does freedom. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Because dignity is not something government can manufacture. It belongs to the individual. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1e9f375342cf4db90ffa0 America depends too much on China for essential minerals. We need to dig our future te 2026-10-16T09:10:11.261Z America depends too much on China for essential minerals. We need to dig our future For decades, Americans have thought about national security primarily in terms of military strength — the aircraft we build, the ships we deploy and the men and women who defend our country. Today, national security means much more, including having access to the critical materials required to not only build our military systems, but also power our data centers, manufacture advanced technologies and support the industries that underpin the American economy. And on that front, the United States has allowed itself to become dangerously dependent on foreign nations — most notably the People’s Republic of China. CORPORATE AMERICA'S CHINA ADDICTION HAS BECOME A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT We have seen the consequences of this kind of dependence before. During the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions in overseas supply chains left American hospitals scrambling for masks, gloves and other basic medical equipment produced in China, which controlled their distribution. It was a stark reminder that when a country outsources production of essential goods, it also outsources a measure of its security. CHINA HAS A CHOKEHOLD ON YOUR MEDICINE CABINET. IT’S A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT The COVID crisis also exposed America’s larger strategic vulnerability regarding critical minerals. Graphite is a prime example. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS TURN POLLUTED MINE WATER INTO CRITICAL RARE EARTH MINERALS Most Americans rarely think about graphite beyond being something like lead in a pencil. Yet it is an essential material in rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems and countless electronic devices. It also has applications across defense technologies, drones, advanced manufacturing and the rapidly expanding infrastructure required to support artificial intelligence and data centers. China has spent decades building dominant positions across critical mineral supply chains, from mining and processing to advanced materials manufacturing. More recently, Beijing has demonstrated that it is willing to restrict exports of strategically important materials as geopolitical and economic leverage. America should take that message seriously. RESOURCE-RICH NATION PRAISES US TIES AMID WASHINGTON-BEIJING CRITICAL MINERALS RACE No great nation should allow a strategic competitor to control the materials required to power its economy and defend itself. But despite graphite’s importance, the United States remains dependent on foreign sources, including China, for its supply. What makes this situation particularly frustrating is that America does not lack natural resources, notably in the great state of Alaska. TRUMP ANNOUNCES MASSIVE OIL, GAS AND MINERAL EXPLORATION PLANS IN GREENLAND, TOUTS NATIONAL SECURITY BENEFITS Alaska alone contains 57 of the 60 minerals identified as critical to America’s economic and national security. And on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula sits Graphite Creek, which could become the foundation of a fully integrated domestic graphite supply chain. Graphite Creek represents the kind of strategic American resource that should fundamentally change the conversation about U.S. dependence on foreign sources. The U.S. Geological Survey has recognized it as the largest known graphite deposit in the United States and among the largest in the world, making it a national security asset. But extracting the resource is only part of the solution. America cannot simply replace foreign mines while remaining dependent on foreign processing, where again China dominates. A truly secure supply chain must extend from the resource in the ground through processing and into the advanced materials required by American manufacturers. The objective is straightforward: American resources, processed and manufactured in America, for American industry and national security. The challenge is not what America has beneath its feet. The challenge is our ability — and willingness — to responsibly develop it. SEN KEVIN CRAMER: CHINA BUILDS FOR WAR WHILE AMERICA WAITS ON PERMITS For decades, lengthy permitting processes, regulatory uncertainty and insufficient investment in domestic processing have made it extraordinarily difficult to bring major American mining and manufacturing projects into production. As a result, instead of producing these materials domestically under American environmental, labor and safety standards, the United States has increasingly imported them from countries where those standards may be considerably lower. That is neither sound environmental policy nor sound national security policy. America has the resources, engineering expertise, workforce and private capital necessary to dramatically reduce its dependence on foreign critical minerals. What is needed now is the resolve to do it. That means responsibly developing American resources. It means building processing and advanced materials manufacturing capacity here at home. It means creating predictable and efficient permitting processes without abandoning rigorous environmental standards. AMERICAN BUSINESSES AREN’T ALLOWED TO BUILD. IT’S TIME CONGRESS HELPED THEM Washington has increasingly recognized the importance of critical minerals, and that recognition is encouraging. But recognition must now translate into action. America cannot spend another decade studying its dependence while other countries continue strengthening their control over the world’s critical mineral supply chains. We know the vulnerability exists. We know where many of the resources are. We have the technology to develop them responsibly. Now we need to build. The United States became the world’s leading economic and military power in large part because generations before us established the world’s greatest domestic industrial base. They understood that America’s ability to produce the materials, technologies and infrastructure it needed was inseparable from America’s strength. That principle is just as important today. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The United States should never have to ask whether another country will sell us the materials we need to defend ourselves, power our economy or lead the next generation of technological innovation. Now is the time to invest in critical supply chains, beginning with creating the nation’s largest graphite mine — one of the largest in the world — located in Alaska, to help secure America’s future. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM VICTORIA COATES Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1e9f275342cf4db90ff97 Personal jabs, billionaire donors and party loyalty fuel heated Maine Senate debate te 2026-10-16T09:10:10.044Z Personal jabs, billionaire donors and party loyalty fuel heated Maine Senate debate Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson clashed over billionaire donors, party loyalty and working-class voters Thursday night as their fourth debate took a notably personal turn. In the debate's top moments, Jackson needled Collins over whether she had meaningfully pushed back on Republican-led decisions she disagreed with. Collins defended her record and questioned whether Jackson would stand up to his own party when pursuing the best interests of Maine. COLLINS INSISTS SOCIALIST RIVAL WON'T BEAT HER AS MAINE'S MONEY MACHINE: 'YOU'LL LOSE BIG TIME' Near the beginning of the night, Collins questioned whether Jackson had really kept campaign promises to reject billionaire donors that aligned themselves closely with his and other Democratic campaigns, noting FEC contribution records that seemed to clash with those assurances. "And as far as the billionaires that I might have on my campaign, that is accurate," Jackson admitted. "But I haven't… " Jackson paused for a moment as members of the crowd gave an audible reaction to the admission. "I haven’t made any deals like Senator Collins has with those billionaires," he continued. "I’m going to tax those billionaires when I get to the U.S. Senate." Jackson did not specify what agreements he was referring to. MAINE DEM SEN CANDIDATE'S 'WORKING CLASS' CRED SHREDDED BY BOTH PARTIES WHEN INTERNET SEES LATEST 'CRINGEY' AD Collins also faced questions about her independence from President Donald Trump. At one point, the moderator asked her to identify an instance when she had defied the president and changed the outcome of a decision. Collins cited her opposition to the confirmation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , who faced scrutiny during his nomination over his qualifications and allegations about his personal conduct. "At one point, I had organized people to vote against Secretary Hegseth. As you undoubtedly have read, at the very last minute, one of our Republicans changed his mind. Otherwise, he would have been defeated for that job," Collins said. Jackson countered that Hegseth was ultimately confirmed despite Collins' opposition. "Senator Collins likes to have it both ways. I mean, the reality is that 100% of the time when Donald Trump needs her, Susan Collins is going to be there. That has happened time and time again," Jackson said. FORMER OBAMA ADVISOR TELLS DIVIDED MAINE DEMOCRATS TO 'GET OVER YOUR S---' AND WIN THE RACE Jackson defended his own independence by pointing to clashes with Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills during his tenure in the state Senate . "How can I be a rubber stamp with my very own governor — a Democratic governor — vetoing 40 of my bills?" Jackson asked. Jackson had repeatedly challenged Collins over her voting record in their three prior debates . Collins disputed his characterization of her record, arguing that he had overstated how frequently she sided with Trump. "You have heard Troy say that I vote with the president 92 or 94% of the time; that takes only a third of the votes. If you look at 90% of the votes, you will find that I vote with him 72% of the time, not 95% of the time," Collins said. The debate took a personal turn near the end when Jackson, a former logger, questioned whether Collins looked down on him because of his working-class background. "You know, you said consistently that I don't have the experience. You just said it tonight that I wouldn't be able to do the things that you do. Growing up as a working-class person, I have all kinds of experience," Jackson said. "And so, I guess, you know, what I'm curious about — is it just me that you look down on, or is it working-class people overall?" Collins rejected the accusation and pointed to her own working-class roots. "Troy, I do not look down on you or on anyone. I grew up in Caribou. My first job was picking potatoes," Collins said. "I have worked since I was age ten, literally since I was age ten. I have enormous respect for all the people of Maine." The debate came as Collins and Jackson entered the home stretch of the campaign ahead of Maine's Nov. 3 general election, with control of the U.S. Senate at stake. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1e9ef75342cf4db90ff8b How the ‘Other Maine’ Has Helped Shape a Senate Race te 2026-10-16T09:10:07.797Z How the ‘Other Maine’ Has Helped Shape a Senate Race Both Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, and Troy Jackson, her Democratic challenger, grew up in Aroostook County, a vast, isolated northern wilderness. Those roots have helped define them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1e9ee75342cf4db90ff82 ‘No Kings’ Events This Weekend: What We Know te 2026-10-16T09:10:06.469Z ‘No Kings’ Events This Weekend: What We Know Organizers are hoping to promote early voting ahead of the midterm elections in this latest round of nationwide demonstrations that have previously focused on President Trump. 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Chacon was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and charged with two counts of distributing, possessing, and accessing child pornography.  Investigators report that Chacon was a member of The Ganymedean Brotherhood, a group chat in which users shared child pornography and sexual abuse material, with a focus on babies and infants.  The FBI’s Child Exploitation Operation Unit learned of Chacon after receiving a tip from an undercover law enforcement officer in Australia monitoring The Ganymedean Brotherhood. In the complaint against Chacon filed with the Arizona District Court, Chacon admitted to authorities that he was in a child pornography group chat and had saved child pornography to a website, but denied ever acting on what he described as his “fantasy.” The illicit files connected to Chacon contained visuals of victims that ranged in age from infants to teenagers.  Messages included in court documents reflect that Chacon appeared to have considered acting on his fantasies. In one message, Chacon asked his group chat what they would do alone in their classrooms if they were teachers. Chacon reportedly sent the message under his handle, “ND Dom,” during parent teacher conferences earlier this month.  “Hey friends, let’s say hypothetically you were a teacher and you had 3 hours to kill alone in your classroom afterschool [sic], what would you do [3 devil emojis],” asked Chacon. The complaint reported that the undercover officer saw Chacon’s message and began to converse with him in a direct message. Chacon admitted to the officer that he was interested in children 10 years old and younger, mostly boys; revealed that he was a third grade teacher in Phoenix; and divulged that he would give “bj’s” between classes if he could. Chacon also said he was into “brutal” sex acts with children. Between messaging nude pictures of himself and describing his pedophilic fantasies, Chacon repeatedly expressed his allegiance to Satan. “Hail satan,” wrote Chacon.  When the undercover officer asked if Chacon had any sexual experience with children, Chacon claimed that he had while he was “babysitting back in high school.” Chacon also told the officer that education was the perfect employment for alleged child predators such as himself, and that Phoenix was big enough to find “like minded [sic] friends.” Chacon went on to send the officer five videos of pre-pubescent boys being sexually abused by adult men.  “It’s a great gig for brothers like us,” wrote Chacon.  Chacon’s public social media activity indicated that he was a supporter of progressive causes and Democratic candidates, and that he practiced witchcraft.  In one X post, Chacon said he was “vaguely associated with the occult.” On the Reddit forum r/witchcraft, Chacon advised a user that hyacinth, a plant, was “great for curse breaking and love spells” in his practice.  Chacon received his master’s degree in education from Northern Arizona University last year while teaching. Prior to settling in Phoenix, Chacon’s Facebook page reflects that he resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  The Osborn School District issued a statement denying any knowledge of Chacon’s illegal activities. This semester marked Chacon’s third year teaching at Encanto Elementary School. Chacon previously taught at Solano Elementary School.  “We were assured that law enforcement had no information that any Osborn Elementary School students were connected in any way to the reported criminal behavior,” read the statement. “The District is fully cooperating with law enforcement in its investigation. Immediately upon learning of Mr. Chacon’s arrest, the District placed him on administrative leave, restricted his access to district technology and buildings, and reported the information to the Arizona State Board of Education.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Phoenix Teacher Arrested On Child Pornography Charges Expressed Allegiance To Satan, Practiced Witchcraft first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1d2c575342cf4db90f61f Kyrsten Sinema Reportedly Voted For ‘Commonsense,’ ‘Fiscal Conservative’ Jay Feely In GOP Primary te 2026-10-16T07:31:17.291Z Kyrsten Sinema Reportedly Voted For ‘Commonsense,’ ‘Fiscal Conservative’ Jay Feely In GOP Primary By Matthew Holloway | Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema told Arizona business and political leaders she voted for Republican congressional candidate Jay Feely in the primary. Citing two people present for the conversations, Axios reported that Sinema described Feely as “commonsense” and a “fiscal conservative.” The outlet said the discussions occurred during informal meetings over the preceding month and that Sinema indicated she was likely to support him in November. According to one source cited by Axios, Sinema indicated that she viewed Feely as the best person to help address Arizona’s water crisis, including cutbacks to the state’s share of the Colorado River. Feely, a former NFL kicker backed by President Donald Trump, faces Democrat Amish Shah in Arizona’s First Congressional District. The seat is open following Republican Rep. David Schweikert’s unsuccessful bid for governor. Shah, an emergency physician, defeated Marlene Galán-Woods for the Democratic nomination. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) highlighted the Sinema report, arguing that her reported support strengthens Feely’s appeal to voters who split their tickets. The committee also noted that former Republican Gov. Doug Ducey had endorsed Feely. “Arizonans of all parties trust Jay Feely to fight for lower taxes, a stronger Valley economy and protecting our water,” NRCC spokesman Ben Petersen said. “In stark contrast, Socialist Amish Shah vowed to raise taxes an average of over $4,000 and impose socialized government health care while reopening the border and going easy on sex offenders.” Sinema announced her departure from the Democratic Party on Dec. 9, 2022. She subsequently received her seniority and committee assignments through the Democratic Conference for purposes of organizing the Senate, while declining to participate in either party’s caucus. Scoop: Sinema quietly boosting Republican Jay Feely for Arizona House seat https://t.co/mgTLdZM6Hs — Axios (@axios) October 13, 2026 Arizona permits voters registered as independent or without a party designation to select a recognized political party’s ballot in state primary elections. Participating in the Republican primary therefore does not, by itself, establish that a voter has registered as a Republican. The congressional contest has included disagreements over water use and economic development. Shah criticized Feely’s support for data centers while citing Arizona’s drought and potential Colorado River reductions. His campaign said he opposes building the facilities within the First Congressional District because of water shortages and utility costs. During his legislative service, Shah supported a 2021 measure extending Arizona’s data center tax incentive application deadline and a 2023 measure addressing the program’s refund provisions. Feely has defended data center development as important to American competitiveness in artificial intelligence, while calling for developers to address water and electricity demands through measures including recirculated water and off-grid operation. 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 Kyrsten Sinema Reportedly Voted For ‘Commonsense,’ ‘Fiscal Conservative’ Jay Feely In GOP Primary first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1d2b575342cf4db90f60d Manfredi: Protecting residents on water costs and quality te 2026-10-16T07:31:01.329Z Manfredi: Protecting residents on water costs and quality Maricopa residents deserve safe water, timely warnings when there is a concern and a fair explanation of what they are paying for. Those expectations should guide every discussion about Global Water, whether we are talking about a rate increase or a boil-water advisory. I live here, too. I hear from residents who are frustrated with their bills and worried about the water coming into their homes. They deserve answers and follow-through. The city does not own or operate Global Water. The Arizona Corporation Commission regulates its utility rates and service, while the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality oversees drinking-water compliance. That division of authority matters because we need to take concerns to the agencies that can act on them. It does not relieve city officials of our responsibility to speak up.  In December 2025, I spoke before the Corporation Commission about Global Water’s proposed increases. The request then included a 19.7% increase in water rates and an 8% increase in wastewater rates. I asked for fairness, transparency and a careful review of the evidence. Customers cannot simply choose another company when they are unhappy with the price or service.  The proposed settlement later reduced the water increase. For a residential customer with a three-quarter-inch meter using 5,500 gallons monthly, the example bill rises from $35.73 to $38.41. That is the $2.68 increase residents have heard about. The settlement’s bill table also includes an estimated 29-cent rate-case surcharge, bringing that example to $38.70, or $2.97 more. Actual impacts depend on usage and meter size. These are proposed figures subject to commission approval.  There is also a separate wastewater issue. The settlement calls for increasing the temporary monthly wastewater credit from $1.73 to $2.85 for the average residential three-quarter-inch customer. Global Water reported that it withdrew its wastewater rate case in July, with another filing planned for 2027. Residents should understand the whole bill and what may come next.  I will not claim that my testimony alone produced the settlement. Residents spoke up, and the utility, commission staff and Residential Utility Consumer Office negotiated the proposal. I showed up and put our community’s concerns on the record. I will continue doing that.  Affordability is only part of the responsibility. Safe Water The October water advisory brought safety and communication back to the forefront. On Oct. 7, Global Water issued a precautionary boil-water advisory after two preliminary tests indicated possible E. coli contamination. It lifted the advisory Oct. 8 after repeat tests came back negative. We should be clear about that distinction. This was a precautionary advisory, and the repeat testing did not confirm E. coli.  This year’s response improved over last year’s: the warning went out before confirmation. After the August 2025 incident, residents had questioned why they learned about the positive sample only after follow-up testing was complete. Earlier notice this year gave families a chance to take precautions.  The city also shared information through its website, newsletter, social media and the Maricopa Community Alert Network. But residents have told me they still did not receive a direct phone call, text or email from Global Water. We have more work to do. A warning does little good for someone who never receives it. My push is for a public explanation from Global Water, including a timeline of testing and notifications, documentation of what changed after last year and a corrective-action plan with deadlines for remaining problems. Residents should be able to see what was promised, what was completed and what still needs attention. I want the city and Global Water to establish a written notification procedure identifying who contacts whom, how quickly updates go out and how we reach people who do not use social media. We should review delivery failures and outdated contact information, and coordinate with schools, care facilities and local businesses. We should also work out a plan for bottled-water assistance if a future advisory makes it necessary, including who supplies it, who pays and how residents who cannot travel would receive help. Those questions are easier to resolve before an emergency. I will ask ADEQ and the Corporation Commission to review residents’ concerns within their respective authority. I also encourage residents to enroll in MCAN and keep their contact information current with Global Water. Those steps give us more ways to reach people, while the utility remains responsible for meeting its notification obligations. Our lack of control over Global Water is not an excuse to ignore the problem. I will keep pressing for justified rates, reliable service and clear answers. Residents should be able to see the follow-through long after an advisory is lifted. Source links and supporting details Arizona Corporation Commission water utilities ADEQ public water systems Global Water rate case testimony Global Water settlement cuts proposed Maricopa hike Settlement agreement and bill schedules at the SEC ACC settlement PDF Global Water second quarter 2026 update at the SEC Advisory lifted after repeat testing Maricopa boil water advisory canceled after negative tests ADEQ public notification rule Maricopa Community Alert Network ADEQ environmental complaints Vincent Manfredi owns InMaricopa and this is a letter written to the editor.  You can view other opinions and letters here. The post Manfredi: Protecting residents on water costs and quality appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1d28e75342cf4db90f5cf Fish, Oil and Corruption: 6 Takeaways From Alaska’s Senate Debate te 2026-10-16T07:30:22.532Z Fish, Oil and Corruption: 6 Takeaways From Alaska’s Senate Debate The Republican incumbent, Dan Sullivan, and his Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, veered from serious discussion of high prices and economic challenges to blistering personal attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1d02b75342cf4db90f597 Scottsdale Investment Adviser Loses License After Describing Jail Absence As ‘Sabbatical’ te 2026-10-16T07:20:11.966Z Scottsdale Investment Adviser Loses License After Describing Jail Absence As ‘Sabbatical’ By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) revoked a Scottsdale investment advisory business’s license and imposed a $2,500 administrative penalty after finding that its owner misled clients about a yearlong jail sentence and made false statements in regulatory filings about his felony conviction. The commission approved the consent agreement involving Paul Marascalco and his sole proprietorship, Paul Marascalco Registered Investment Advisor, during its Oct. 7 open meeting, according to an Oct. 13 Securities Division filing. The ACC announced the enforcement action that same day. The consent agreement states that the business had been licensed as an investment adviser since May 2015 and operated from Scottsdale. It provided investment advisory services to approximately 20 clients around December 2020, charging fees based on assets under management. According to the agreement’s findings, Marascalco drove while intoxicated in Chandler on Dec. 25, 2020, failed to stop at a stop sign, and collided with another vehicle around 8:15 p.m. All five passengers in the other vehicle were injured and taken to a hospital, including a child who suffered a compound fracture to her arm. Police tested Marascalco’s blood, with the lowest of three results showing a blood-alcohol concentration of approximately 0.202%. Marascalco pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, a Class 3 felony, on Sept. 10, 2021. The court accepted his plea on Nov. 10, 2021, and sentenced him to three years of supervised probation. The sentencing terms included substance-abuse treatment and a 12-month jail term, with two days of credit for time served and no eligibility for early-release credits. A week before sentencing, Marascalco emailed clients to announce that another investment adviser would oversee his practice during his absence. He described personal issues requiring his attention and called the planned leave a “sabbatical in some ways,” according to the email excerpt reproduced in the agreement. Marascalco told clients he expected to be away for approximately one year and assured them he was neither retiring nor closing the practice. He also said he would remain involved in all decisions and trades associated with their accounts. The agreement’s findings state that he did not tell clients the absence resulted from his felony conviction and jail sentence or explain that continued involvement in all account decisions and trades would be extremely unlikely during incarceration. One client independently learned of the arrest and conviction and left the firm, rejecting the substitute adviser’s services largely because the client believed Marascalco had been dishonest about his forthcoming absence. On Nov. 10, 2022, Marascalco emailed clients to say he had returned to the office. The findings state that he again omitted the reason for his absence and did not disclose that he had been unable to remain involved in all account decisions and trades while incarcerated. The regulatory filings described in the agreement contained inconsistent disclosures about the conviction. In Form ADV filings dated June 21 and July 30, 2025, and Jan. 19, 2026, Marascalco denied a felony conviction or guilty plea within the preceding 10 years. The agreement states that the filings were certified under penalty of perjury. In the January filing, he acknowledged a felony charge while denying a conviction or guilty plea. A July 31, 2025, Form ADV Part 2B characterized the incident as a traffic violation involving a minor accident. An Aug. 11, 2025, version disclosed the aggravated assault conviction, supervised probation, and a 12-month jail condition. A subsequent version also asserted that no clients had been lost, despite the agreement’s account of the client who left after learning about the conviction. The ACC announcement said Marascalco’s conduct constituted dishonest and unethical practices in the securities industry. Under the consent terms, the respondents admitted the findings and legal conclusions for purposes of the commission proceeding and specified related proceedings, and waived their rights to a hearing and appeal. The agreement assigns the $2,500 administrative penalty to the sole proprietorship, with payment due within five months of the order. It also revokes the business’s investment adviser license and permanently orders the respondents and their agents, employees, successors, and assigns to cease and desist from violating Arizona’s Investment Management Act. Marascalco agreed not to apply or reapply in Arizona for registration as a securities dealer or salesman, or for licensure as an investment adviser or investment adviser representative. The respondents also agreed not to offer investment adviser or representative services within or from Arizona at any time. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Scottsdale Investment Adviser Loses License After Describing Jail Absence As ‘Sabbatical’ first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1cb7a75342cf4db90f489 Peter Funt: Are you ready for some… more injuries? te 2026-10-16T07:00:10.328Z Peter Funt: Are you ready for some… more injuries? For many of us among the roughly 40 million Americans hooked on fantasy football, this season is off to a particularly unpleasant start. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1cb7775342cf4db90f463 Trump admin sued over alleged illegal collection of sensitive voter data from 47 states te 2026-10-16T07:00:07.432Z Trump admin sued over alleged illegal collection of sensitive voter data from 47 states The Trump administration is being sued over its efforts to collect and analyze sensitive voter data from across the country. The complaint, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, alleges the Department of Homeland Security has obtained voter files from at least 47 states and handled the data in a way that violates federal law. DHS' secretive probe of the voter data, which includes a policy to combine it with commercial datasets, ignores federal safeguards and the privacy rights of millions of Americans, the lawsuit says. The case was brought by the League of Women Voters, the Electronic Privacy Information Center and the League of United Latin American Citizens and is the latest legal challenge to President Donald Trump's efforts to combat noncitizen voting. STATE DEPARTMENT CONSIDERS SHARING PASSPORT RECORDS FOR VOTER CITIZENSHIP CHECKS The president has purported repeatedly argued that noncitizen voting poses a serious threat to election integrity, although studies and prosecutions have found documented instances of noncitizens casting ballots to be rare. The administration has repeatedly sought a greater federal role in voter eligibility and election administration, areas traditionally overseen primarily by states under the Constitution and federal law. Federal courts have repeatedly rejected administration efforts to compel states to turn over voter information. The new lawsuit alleges the administration has obtained and processed voter records from at least 47 states, even though officials in 30 states have previously refused federal demands to turn over voter information. The complaint urges the court to declare the administration's collection of voter data illegal, block DHS' policy and order the agency to delete and stop using the voter information it has already obtained. The lawsuit comes less than three weeks before Election Day, and the administration continues to pressure states, alleging they are not doing enough to purge noncitizens from their voter rolls. TRUMP SCORES SUPREME COURT WIN IN ELECTION INTEGRITY FIGHT AS STATES GAIN NEW VOTER ROLL TOOL The administration sued California election officials on Thursday, arguing they failed to act quickly enough to review names the federal government identified as "likely" noncitizens. The Justice Department asked a judge to block the state from counting mail-in ballots from those individuals unless their eligibility can be confirmed. The California secretary of state's office said it was given only 48 hours to review roughly 20,000 names and said the federal government had not provided the underlying evidence or methodology supporting its claims. The Justice Department's lawsuit, however, says U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services conducted a "multiagency and multilevel review" and determined with "high confidence" that roughly 20,000 people on California's voter rolls were likely noncitizens. DHS 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/6ad1c46d75342cf4db90f2c4 City in Oregon Mourns After Deadly School Shooting te 2026-10-16T06:30:05.474Z City in Oregon Mourns After Deadly School Shooting Residents of Bend attended a candlelight vigil after the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School, in which three children and a teacher were killed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1b65e75342cf4db90ef23 Democrat's debate 'cue cards' steal spotlight in high-stakes Senate clash te 2026-10-16T05:30:06.222Z Democrat's debate 'cue cards' steal spotlight in high-stakes Senate clash Alaska Democratic Senate hopeful Mary Peltola faced ridicule Thursday night after her use of notecards during a debate with Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan drew mocking responses from GOP critics — including a pointed jab from her incumbent opponent. Sullivan is in an unusually close race with Peltola, a former congresswoman, that is further complicated by another candidate with his same name but a different middle initial, as Republicans fight to hold their narrow Senate majority. "Really, Mary? Reading off a script? You can't cue-card your way through the Senate," Sullivan wrote on X after Peltola appeared to have a notecard-sized paper with bullet points that she looked down at for several seconds while responding to earlier questions. GOP SENATOR, EX-HOUSE DEM EMERGE FROM ALASKA’S ‘JUNGLE PRIMARY’ DESPITE FAR-LEFT MEDDLING The criticism quickly became a flashpoint in the candidates' debate-night exchanges, with Republican commentators seizing on Peltola's apparent use of prepared notes. "Mary, blink twice if you are okay. It seems you can't string a sentence together without reading from the talking points your Lower 48 handlers wrote you," NRSC official Joanna Rodriguez posted on X. Another social media user took aim at Peltola's apparent reliance on notes even while discussing personal details. "Mary Peltola can't read her name or that she's a grandmother without needing a cue card," the user wrote, adding a laughing emoji. After Peltola appeared to read from her card another time, Sullivan cut in that he had a question for the moderators. 'THEY WERE SPYING': SULLIVAN SOUNDS ALARM ON JOINT RUSSIA-CHINA MOVES IN U.S. ARCTIC ZONE INSERT CLIP: 6389131701112 "We weren't supposed to get these questions beforehand, were we?" he asked the debate moderators. "No sir," Alaska's News Source reporter Wil Courtney replied. "Absolutely not," added Alaska Public Media chief editor Lori Townsend. "OK," Sullivan said. "I’m just watching my opponent." Peltola defended herself, interjecting that she was better "prepared." The Republican Party's research arm hit back on X, highlighting a clip of Peltola appearing to read from her card: "Mary Peltola — who did not introduce a single bill to help Alaska fisherman during her first term in Congress — has to read off of a script when talking about Alaska's fishing industry," the party tweeted. The debate also turned personal when Sullivan confronted Peltola over allegations that she mistreated former staffers, citing reporting by The New York Times and claiming that 25 employees had quit while working for her. Peltola rejected the allegations as "outright fabrications or mass exaggerations of the truth," arguing that the election should not be about her "worst day." The heated exchange prompted moderators to call for decorum and warn that microphones could be shut off if the candidates continued interrupting one another. Sullivan maintained that the allegations reflected a pattern of behavior, while Peltola accused her opponent of exploiting the controversy for political gain. The candidates also faced questions over Alaska's long-discussed liquefied natural gas pipeline after moderators reported South Korea had not committed to investing in the project despite President Donald Trump's public promotion of a potential deal. Sullivan defended the administration's efforts, arguing Seoul had committed funding through a broader trade agreement while acknowledging that the specific investment amount remained under negotiation. DEM SENATE HOPEFUL VOWS TO UNLEASH ALASKA OIL — BUT HER RECORD TELLS A DIFFERENT STORY Peltola also expressed support for the pipeline but cautioned against raising expectations without firm commitments, saying Alaska should not be "promoting falsehoods that just have no substance." Both candidates emphasized the project's economic potential, although the exchange exposed uncertainty over whether promised foreign investment would materialize. Peltola previously became the first Democrat in decades to represent Alaska in the House after the death of Republican Rep. Don Young, and her Senate candidacy again carries potentially sweeping statewide and national repercussions. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The showdown comes as Republicans fight to defend their narrow Senate majority, with Sullivan's seat emerging as a major Democratic pickup opportunity in a state President Donald Trump carried in 2024. The Cook Political Report rates the contest a toss-up, making Alaska one of several battlegrounds that could determine which party controls the chamber in January. Fox News Digital reached out to Peltola’s campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1b40475342cf4db90ee61 Even Benchmark thinks AI is eroding the venture pact against backing rivals te 2026-10-16T05:20:04.394Z Even Benchmark thinks AI is eroding the venture pact against backing rivals Benchmark says the Valley’s rule against backing rivals is getting harder to keep. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1af6075342cf4db90ed96 NAU ROUNDUP: Men's and women's basketball moving to Rolle Activity Center full-time this season te 2026-10-16T05:00:16.235Z NAU ROUNDUP: Men's and women's basketball moving to Rolle Activity Center full-time this season A look at news and results from NAU, including both men's and women's basketball moving to play all its home games at Rolle Activity Center this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1af5875342cf4db90ed5c Denver Broncos survive ugly offensive night to beat Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime te 2026-10-16T05:00:08.486Z Denver Broncos survive ugly offensive night to beat Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime Broncos kicker Wil Lutz drilled a 53-yard field goal in overtime to elevate Denver to a 17-14 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. Seattle got the ball first in sudden death and faced a third-and-7 from its own 28. Sam Darnold tried forcing a throw into double coverage along the sideline, losing sight of Denver cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian. McMillian read it the entire way, stepped in front for the pick, and set the Broncos up at Seattle’s 43-yard line. Broncos HC Sean Payton ran the ball three straight times to milk the clock and center the hash, and Lutz did the rest. BRONCOS THROWBACK ORANGE CRUSH UNIFORMS MEET SEAHAWKS THROWBACK ROYAL BLUE IN RARE NFL COLOR VS COLOR GAME With clock management blunders headlining last week's slate of NFL action, it was refreshing to watch a coach who knows how to properly win a game. For the first twenty minutes, Payton’s script was dialed to perfection. Denver dominated time of possession and built a 14-3 halftime lead behind two methodical touchdown drives finished off on short plunges by J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey. Then came the second half. Denver’s offense looked like a unit that had never practiced together. Bo Nix finished the night with only 107 passing yards and zero downfield threat. Seattle mounted a fierce fourth-quarter comeback, pulling within 14-11 on a George Holani touchdown and a two-point conversion pass from Darnold to Rashid Shaheed. After Denver stalled out again with barely a minute left, Jason Myers nailed a 34-yard field goal with three seconds on the clock to force overtime. The Broncos managed just 36 yards on eight second-half possessions, racked up three-and-outs, and turned punter Jeremy Crawshaw into the busiest man in Colorado. If you sat through the final two quarters of that Denver offense, you are owed an apology. The only reason Denver didn't get blown out was Vance Joseph's defense. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Playing without Patrick Surtain II, Denver’s front seven spent all night hitting Darnold. The Broncos dropped him five times and generated turnovers whenever Seattle threatened to take control. Nik Bonitto stripped wideout Rashid Shaheed in scoring territory, Kris Abrams-Draine pulled down a fourth-quarter interception, and McMillian delivered the dagger in overtime. Seattle put up 353 total yards and Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 12 passes for 134 yards, but three turnovers wiped it all out. Bo Nix has plenty to clean up, and Payton gets a 10-day mini-bye before hosting the Arizona Cardinals to figure out how to move the ball past the line of scrimmage. It was ugly, but it counts in the standings as the Broncos move to 4-2, sitting behind undefeated Kansas City. NFL'S DUMBEST MOMENT OF WEEK 5 HAD THE COMMANDERS TAKING A TIE MORE OFFENSIVE THAN REDSKINS NICKNAME EVER WAS Denver's defense won a game they had no business winning, and Darnold gave them the assist when it mattered most. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1af5575342cf4db90ed3e Most of Ken Paxton’s Money Can Be Traced to One Man: Elon Musk te 2026-10-16T05:00:05.502Z Most of Ken Paxton’s Money Can Be Traced to One Man: Elon Musk The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1a84e75342cf4db90ebe8 What We Know About the School Shooting in Bend, Oregon te 2026-10-16T04:30:06.528Z What We Know About the School Shooting in Bend, Oregon A teenager opened fire at the Silver Rail Elementary School, killing three children and one teacher. The shooter was killed by an armed bystander. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1a14775342cf4db90ead3 Brewers officially end Dodgers dynasty with ridiculous 6-4 comeback in game four to complete NLCS sweep te 2026-10-16T04:00:07.918Z Brewers officially end Dodgers dynasty with ridiculous 6-4 comeback in game four to complete NLCS sweep The 2026 NLCS was a complete mismatch, though, not in the way many fans expected. Despite winning 103 games in the regular season and employing a series of players unexpectedly having the best years out of their career, many believed the Milwaukee Brewers were big underdogs heading into the series. But through the first three games, it was the Los Angeles Dodgers who looked like an overmatched small market franchise flailing against the big-budget Brewers. Milwaukee, riding a combination of impossibly good relief pitching, exceptionally, uh, unexpected outcomes on balls in play, home runs, and a penchant for turning every ball put in play into an out, took a commanding 3-0 series lead into game four on Thursday night. WANT TO KNOW HOW TO WIN IN OCTOBER? THE 2026 MILWAUKEE BREWERS ARE PROVIDING THE BLUEPRINT In game one, they beat Tarik Skubal 2-1. In game two, they went 6-14 with runners in scoring position without a single hard-hit ball. In game three, they scored five straight runs after falling behind entering the seventh inning to coast home with a 6-2 win. Game four then, set up an opportunity for Milwaukee to reach their second-ever World Series and first since 1982. For the Dodgers, it was the first of four win-or-go home games to try and save their dynasty and win a third straight championship. For a few minutes at least, it seemed like they'd cruise toward forcing a game five on Friday night. Against Milwaukee opener Shane Drohan, the Dodgers put together a quick rally. Kyle Tucker led off with a single, forcing Brewers manager Pat Murphy to go to his bullpen and bring in Dustin May. Teoscar Hernandez singled Tucker to third, and after Max Muncy struck out, Andy Pages finally came through with a runner in scoring position, lacing a single up the middle to give LA a 1-0 lead. May got Kiké Hernandez to fly out, bringing up the Dodgers' struggling superstar, Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani, who hadn't driven in a run in the postseason, hadn't hit a home run in nearly two months, and had been clearly battling multiple health issues, promptly destroyed a 1-1 pitch at 113 mph and 428 feet to make it 4-0 LA. You could see how much it meant to Ohtani and the Dodgers with the rare show of emotion afterward. But as always, in this NLCS, the Brewers superteam offensive machine battled right back. In the fourth, Brice Turang worked a one-out walk, and William Contreras crushed a ground-rule double to left field. Jake Bauers, who until recently was one of the worst hitters in professional baseball, followed it with another ground-rule double to right field. While the Dodgers struggled with runners in scoring position this series, the Milwaukee superteam took advantage of every opportunity. And why not? With superstar players like Bauers and Contreras, who was 9% better than league average offensively in 2026. In the fifth, they pulled even. Sal Frelick worked a one-out walk, then stole second. The unremarkable offensive player, David Hamilton, continued his exceptional run by driving in Frelick with a single and raising his postseason batting average to .500. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Two Dodgers relievers, Evan Phillips and Alex Vesia, then walked three straight Milwaukee hitters, including Bauer yet again, to tie the game at 4-4 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning. But that's what unbeatable superteams do, they come back from 4-0 in two innings behind the best players in baseball, Jake Bauers and David Hamilton. Sure enough, the Brewers untouchable bullpen immediately got to work, getting a shutdown inning as JoJo Romero got Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman in order on just 12 pitches. In the sixth? The offensive juggernaut sprung into action. Garrett Mitchell, facing elite lefty reliever Tanner Scott, crushed a homer to right field, playing small ball and just making contact instead of trying to hit for power. Mitchell had two home runs against lefties in years worth of major league hitting, then proceeded to hit two homers off of Blake Snell and Tanner Scott in back-to-back nights. The Dodgers 4-0 lead, erased in a few minutes by the unstoppable force of Milwaukee's unbeatable offense. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In the sixth, the Dodgers got a one-out double from Kyle Tucker, but the Dodgers did what they do best: go hitless with runners in scoring position to waste the opportunity. In the seventh, they did it again. Andy Pages led off the inning with a double against super-reliever Aaron Ashby, and LA played small ball, bunting him to third with one out. Ashby though, wearing the correct uniform, got Ohtani to strike out on three pitches, and Mookie Betts to ground out to shortstop to end the inning. At that point, LA was once again 2-9 with RISP, the Brewers were 2-5. Amazingly, the Dodgers did it again in the eighth. Will Smith doubled to left, advancing to third on an error from Sal Frelick. Once again, LA had the tying run at third base with just one out, and once again, the single greatest bullpen ever assembled in the history of professional baseball clamped down. Kyle Tucker popped up to center, and Teoscar Hernandez struck out on a ball off the plate by about two and a half feet. 2-11 with RISP. As one Dodgers' commentator wrote, "some of the most pathetic at bats" you'll ever see. David Hamilton, who, again, is one of the worst hitters in professional baseball, provided the exclamation point with a home run off Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning. Why not? The Dodgers outhit Milwaukee, because of course they did, but when you have stars like Hamilton, nothing actually matters. Milwaukee's bullpen has allowed just two runs in the entire postseason in almost 40 innings pitched. A unit that had a 3.40 ERA in the regular season has an ERA approaching zero in the playoffs. The Dodgers stranded the tying run at third base in three consecutive innings, and it wasn't even difficult for the single greatest pitcher who's ever lived, Aaron Ashby. Fittingly, in the ninth, Ashby endured a 110-mph out from Tommy Edman and an obliterating 108-mph line drive from Kiké Hernández that was caught for an out. Because Ashby knew that allowing hard-hit balls is simply playing the game the right way. That's how you reach the World Series, and Milwaukee did it. The Brewers have shown how you ruin baseball, develop superstars like Garrett Mitchell, sign the best free agents available like Jake Bauers, use Cy Young caliber pitchers like Shane Drohan, Dustin May, JoJo Romero and Aaron Ashby to shut down talented offenses, and listen when your manager tells you to hit home runs or put the ball in play to the correct spot, instead of making outs. That's the right way to play the game, and the Brewers do it in spades. The Dodgers, after playing the game the right way in 2024 and 2025, stopped playing the game the right way in 2026, and it cost them. For Los Angeles, it's a depressing end to what seemed like a dynasty. In 2024 and 2025, the breaks, the clutch hitting and the quality pitching went their way. In 2026, that all came back to bite them in a single series. Milwaukee, though, proved why they should always have been overwhelming favorites to win the World Series: they simply have better players who are able to choose to hit .500 when it matters, instead of playing like they have their entire careers. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Sarcasm aside, that's how baseball works. The teams that win get hot at the right time, and all the payroll and talent in the world can't predict which teams will get hot at the right time. There's no explanation for it, it's not a process or approach thing, there's nothing to learn from it, it's not meaningful or predictive, the postseason is a tournament, and tournaments have weird outcomes. Milwaukee will now advance to face the winner of the Guardians-Rays series, while the Dodgers will start the long offseason targeting their next class of highly paid stars: David Hamilton and Jake Bauers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad19eed75342cf4db90ea23 Elon Musk Touts ‘Flying Cars’ as Video of Tesla Roadster Takes Off Online te 2026-10-16T03:50:05.346Z Elon Musk Touts ‘Flying Cars’ as Video of Tesla Roadster Takes Off Online Elon Musk unveiled a Tesla Roadster capable of aboveground hovering. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad19c9a75342cf4db90e9eb Maricopa E. coli reports disputed by hospital, county finds no water link te 2026-10-16T03:40:10.702Z Maricopa E. coli reports disputed by hospital, county finds no water link Pinal County health officials say they found no evidence linking possible E. coli cases in Maricopa to the city’s water supply, while Exceptional Community Hospital disputes a report that it submitted information about the cases to the county. AZ Family yesterday reported the county was investigating confirmed E. coli cases and had received a report from Exceptional Community Hospital about seven patients who tested positive. At the time, officials said it was not yet known whether the illnesses were connected to the water supply. In a statement today, the county’s Public Health Services District said while it received a report of seven unconfirmed cases from a health care facility in Maricopa, officials found no evidence the cases were related to the precautionary boil-water advisory issued by Global Water Resources last week. “The County has not received any lab results that link E. coli to the Global Water supply,” said Merissa Mendoza, the county’s public health director. “We are very disappointed that unnecessary concern was raised in the community by this report.” Exceptional Community Hospital also disputed the report that it submitted information about seven positive E. coli cases to the county. “We cannot confirm the accuracy of these claims, as our hospital has not submitted reports as described in the article,” the hospital said in a statement today. Global Water also said county officials told the utility they learned of the reported cases through media inquiries. “Our understanding is county health officials first learned of these reported cases when they were contacted by the media. County officials informed Global Water that they have do not have confirmed laboratory results for E. coli cases in the City of Maricopa,” the utility said in a statement today. Global Water said 11 additional water tests in Maricopa came back negative for E. coli. The utility said its initial assessment of the water system was complete and no problems had been identified. The company also said chlorine levels in the system were sufficient to protect against bacteria. Global Water issued the advisory Oct. 7 after preliminary water tests showed possible E. coli contamination. The advisory was canceled the next day after follow-up tests came back negative. The post Maricopa E. coli reports disputed by hospital, county finds no water link appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad19c9675342cf4db90e9bd FBI returns 'Most Wanted' fraudster to US after India arrest in alleged $600K SNAP food stamp scheme te 2026-10-16T03:40:06.740Z FBI returns 'Most Wanted' fraudster to US after India arrest in alleged $600K SNAP food stamp scheme A fugitive accused of stealing more than $600,000 in federal food stamp benefits has been returned to the United States after being arrested in India last month, FBI Director Kash Patel announced. Manjit Singh Bedi, one of the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters, was wanted on federal charges stemming from an alleged Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud scheme at a grocery store in Tacoma, Washington. "BACK IN THE U.S. - Manjit Singh Bedi, one of the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters, arrested in September in India," Patel posted on X. Patel highlighted the FBI's recent success in bringing fugitives back to the United States. EXCLUSIVE: FBI'S FIFTH MOST WANTED FRAUDSTER CAPTURED AFTER ALLEGED SNAP SCAM SUSPECT ARRESTED IN INDIA "This is the latest in an unprecedented stretch of success in bringing high-value targets back to the United States through strong partnerships with our foreign law enforcement counterparts," Patel said. "Over the past 20 months, we’ve secured 260 extraditions and removals — an increase of more than 70% compared to the previous 20-month period," he added. According to federal officials, Bedi allegedly defrauded the U.S. government of at least $600,000 through a SNAP fraud scheme between March 2024 and June 2025 while operating an Asian grocery store in Tacoma. MILLION-DOLLAR SNAP FOOD STAMP FRAUD SCHEME IN WALZ'S BACKYARD SPARKS OUTRAGE: 'CRUEL JOKE' The FBI said Bedi allegedly swiped SNAP recipients' Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, provided cash instead of eligible food purchases and kept roughly half the benefits for himself. After being indicted in connection with the scheme, Bedi allegedly drove to Canada before fleeing to India. A federal arrest warrant charging him with violating the conditions of his release was issued on May 21, 2026. Patel said Bedi is now one of six fugitives captured through the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters program since the list was created three months ago. FBI ADDS 2 FUGITIVES TO 'MOST WANTED FRAUDSTERS' LIST AMID HISTORIC $6.5B HEALTHCARE TAKEDOWN: PATEL "This marks yet another significant moment for the historic FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters program," he said. Bedi, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was previously the subject of an FBI reward offering up to $150,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Patel said Bedi will now face justice in the United States for his alleged crimes. "Thank you to our outstanding partners for their assistance in this case," Patel wrote. Fox News Digital's Brittany Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad197e875342cf4db90e891 Katie Zacharia addresses brevity of first press briefing, defends legal credentials after criticism te 2026-10-16T03:20:08.852Z Katie Zacharia addresses brevity of first press briefing, defends legal credentials after criticism New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said that she did her "very best" during her first briefing as she defended herself against criticism surrounding her legal credentials on "Hannity" Thursday. The Pepperdine Law graduate made her White House briefing room debut on Tuesday, just days after President Donald Trump announced her appointment on Friday, leaving her with what she said was little time to prepare for the high-profile role. "What I feel is I really stepped up to the plate to do the press conference," she told host Sean Hannity. "With very little prep time, I received briefing materials in the morning of Tuesday." TRUMP'S NEW PRESS SECRETARY FACES FIRST MAJOR TEST AS WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ROOM ENTERS NEW ERA Zacharia was heavily scrutinized for taking only three questions during her roughly 14-minute briefing, much of which she spent touting the Trump administration’s accomplishments ahead of the midterm elections. HOCHUL'S OFFICE MOCKS KATIE ZACHARIA WITH AARON RODGERS INJURY POST DESPITE GOVERNOR'S PRESS SECRETARY SCANDAL She pushed back on criticism of her performance, saying she was on the job for less than eight hours before stepping behind the podium. She also challenged criticism that she fielded questions exclusively from conservative-leaning news organizations. "Given the fact that I'd been on the job less than maybe eight hours and had a briefing book in the morning, I feel like I did my very best, Sean, to deliver for the American people that day," Zacharia said. FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO RESTORE WHITE HOUSE ACCESS TO CNN, MS NOW AND POLITICO "I took several questions and I think it's been mixed because they've said I only took questions from conservative outlets. However, the Daily Mail is not known to be a conservative outlet or friendly to conservatives so I do challenge that narrative." Zacharia delivered a piece of major breaking news during her debut, that the Trump administration had asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign from her ambassador role. "I was able to deliver breaking news, which I do believe was the right thing to do as the press secretary," she said. The scrutiny surrounding Zacharia’s debut was compounded by questions about her legal credentials after The Wall Street Journal reported that she had failed the California bar exam. TRUMP NAMES LEAVITT SUCCESSOR AFTER WEEKS OF SPECULATION — AND SHE'S NO STRANGER TO MAGA Hannity challenged Zacharia over social media posts in which she had been identified as an attorney. "There's a report out tonight that showed 15 social media posts where you identify yourself as an attorney," Hannity asked the press secretary. "I think they were retweets, and I corrected the record and said that there's not endorsing the title. They were retweets of a title that had been given," Zacharia responded. Zacharia revealed that after failing the bar the first time after graduating law school, she did not take the test a second time. "I graduated Pepperdine, got married in the same week, and we had all intent to move out to China," she explained. "I had already preregistered for the bar exam and... during the summer, I knew I would be living in China and the results of the bar were inconsequential, and I sat for it because I didn't wanna have a withdrawal status." DANA PERINO SHARES HOW SHE SECRETLY PUSHED BACK AT REPORTERS DURING WHITE HOUSE BRIEFINGS "When I went to go engage in media and give legal analysis, I consulted attorneys and legal professionals as to whether or not they agreed that I could be labeled a lawyer, both because I had a valid juris doctor from a good law school, a reputable law school, Pepperdine Law School, and in conjunction with the fact that I did have actual substantive legal experience." After facing days of intense backlash, including from comedian Jimmy Kimmel, who compared Zacharia’s intelligence to that of a kindergartner, she vowed to continue fighting. She said she hopes to develop stronger relationships with members of the White House press corps and have more substantive interactions with reporters going forward. "I would love to build a relationship with all of those members of the press corps so there is a substantive component to us having an ability to interact," Zacharia said. "And I will be very prepared, Sean, and I will step up to the duty that President Trump has asked me to as press secretary." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad197e775342cf4db90e888 Less than 2 years after coaching college hoops in Florida, Karl Smesko leads Atlanta Dream to WNBA Finals te 2026-10-16T03:20:07.446Z Less than 2 years after coaching college hoops in Florida, Karl Smesko leads Atlanta Dream to WNBA Finals Karl Smesko enjoyed notable success during his time coaching the Florida Gulf Coast women’s basketball team. But rather than remain at the college level, where he had built a powerhouse at FGCU, Smesko chose in pursue a new challenge in the WNBA. When Smesko arrived at FGCU, the program competed in Division II. By the time he left to become the next head coach of the Atlanta Dream, the Eagles had established themselves as one of the premier programs in Division I women’s basketball. Under Smesko, FGCU routinely led the nation in 3-pointers made. The Eagles also recorded eight 30-win seasons and advanced to the NCAA tournament 10 times with Smesko at the helm, but he never captured the ultimate prize: an NCAA Division I championship. Perhaps the call about the opportunity in Atlanta came at just the right time for Smesko. He may have accomplished nearly everything possible at FGCU, effectively reaching the program's ceiling. ATLANTA DREAM ADVANCE TO WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2018 WITH GAME 2 WIN Perhaps Smesko realized that his long-sought dream of hoisting a championship trophy would require him to step outside his comfort zone and take a chance with the actual Dream at the professional basketball level. So far, Smesko’s gamble has worked out. He has guided Atlanta to back-to-back 30-win seasons, and after a first-round exit last year, the Dream have swept their first two opponents in the 2026 postseason to reach the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013. The championship he was never going to get at FGCU is now four wins away, with the title series against the favored Golden State Valkyries set to begin on Saturday. "As good as we were at Florida Gulf Coast, the odds were very stacked against us to make that type of championship run," Smesko said. "In the pros, I definitely thought there was more of an opportunity. It’s a more equal playing field to win the whole thing and that was appealing to me." GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES ERASE 16-POINT DEFICIT, STUN DALLAS WINGS TO REACH WNBA SEMIFINALS The 2026 Finals will feature a matchup of second-year coaches: Smesko in Atlanta and Natalie Nakase in Golden State, which is in just its second year of existence. The Valkyries went 3-0 against the Dream this season, making them just the second team to sweep Smesko’s club in his tenure there. Las Vegas did it last season, and the Aces went on to win the WNBA title as well. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! But in Smesko the Dream trust. "He’s a coach that really believes in you and he knows what’s best," Dream star Angel Reese said. "And I’m really thankful for him, for being able to help me with my career and help me be better for the team — because I don’t think I would be in this situation and thriving as I am individually without him." Smesko is quiet in many ways, and fiercely loyal. The offer from the Dream came as FGCU was starting its 2024-25 season; he wound up leaving after two games that year, though some at the school believe he was tempted to try to handle both jobs at once for a few months and finish that season. He ended up turning the keys to FGCU over to longtime top assistant Chelsea Lyles. She ended up following in her mentor’s footsteps, winning 30 games and taking the Eagles to the NCAA Tournament. Lyles wound up following Smesko to Atlanta after that season, as did others with FGCU ties. He has made clear that the familiarity has made life easier. "It’s been huge," Smesko said, "because we think about the game a little differently." The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream will face off at Chase Center in San Francisco in Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on Oct. 17. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad197e475342cf4db90e858 Arch Manning, Dante Moore Not Among Mel Kiper’s Top 5 QBs in 2027 Draft Class te 2026-10-16T03:20:04.296Z Arch Manning, Dante Moore Not Among Mel Kiper’s Top 5 QBs in 2027 Draft Class Arch Manning and Dante Moore were once considered top-5 picks in the 2027 NFL draft, but ESPN's Mel Kiper now doesn't believe so. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1958d75342cf4db90e7db Bryson Fire Erupts in Malibu as Evacuation Orders Issued: What We Know te 2026-10-16T03:10:05.547Z Bryson Fire Erupts in Malibu as Evacuation Orders Issued: What We Know A fast-moving wildfire has burned more than 100 acres in Malibu amid dangerous Santa Ana winds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1934075342cf4db90e77a How U.S. Support to Ukraine Has Evolved Under Trump te 2026-10-16T03:00:16.009Z How U.S. Support to Ukraine Has Evolved Under Trump President Trump’s latest push to end the war in Ukraine has raised questions about the future of U.S. support. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1933e75342cf4db90e770 Paxton Partied in Dubai With Fugitives Charged With Fraud, Lawsuit Says te 2026-10-16T03:00:14.631Z Paxton Partied in Dubai With Fugitives Charged With Fraud, Lawsuit Says Ken Paxton celebrated New Year’s Eve in 2024 with two men wanted on federal charges, one of whom donated at least $190,000 to his campaigns. The extent of his ties to the men was unclear. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1933c75342cf4db90e75b The shooter went on a quick but deadly rampage before he was killed, officials said. te 2026-10-16T03:00:12.465Z The shooter went on a quick but deadly rampage before he was killed, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1933a75342cf4db90e740 ESPN's Mel Kiper Names Surprising QB1 in 2027 NFL Draft te 2026-10-16T03:00:10.616Z ESPN's Mel Kiper Names Surprising QB1 in 2027 NFL Draft NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper released his 2027 big board on Thursday, and there's a surprising name at the top of his QB rankings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1933875342cf4db90e737 AOC and JD Vance's Michigan Rally Crowd Sizes Compared: Photos te 2026-10-16T03:00:08.362Z AOC and JD Vance's Michigan Rally Crowd Sizes Compared: Photos Photos show crowds at rival Michigan rallies where AOC backed Abdul El-Sayed and JD Vance campaigned for Mike Rogers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad190dd75342cf4db90e66d Troy Aikman Breaks Silence on Rumored Tension With ‘MNF’ Partner Joe Buck te 2026-10-16T02:50:05.063Z Troy Aikman Breaks Silence on Rumored Tension With ‘MNF’ Partner Joe Buck Troy Aikman responded to reports there's bad blood between himself and fellow "Monday Night Football" broadcaster Joe Buck. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad18e8875342cf4db90e611 Trans neo-Nazi accused of plotting Hindu temple massacre, will receive hormone treatment in jail: officials te 2026-10-16T02:40:08.120Z Trans neo-Nazi accused of plotting Hindu temple massacre, will receive hormone treatment in jail: officials A transgender 19-year-old who authorities say identified himself as a neo-Nazi allegedly plotted a mass shooting at a Hindu temple outside Chicago, but a tip from a coworker helped authorities thwart the attack, according to police. Alexandros Paporakis, of Palatine, was arrested on Sunday after allegedly plotting to open fire at a Hindu temple in Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, Palatine Police said at a news conference on Thursday. Paporakis faces one felony count of making a terrorist threat and one felony count of unlawful possession of a weapon. A Cook County judge has ordered Paporakis held without bond and has put a jailhouse healthcare order into place, saying that the teenager receives hormone injections for gender transition and is being treated for ADHD, depression and anxiety, according to NBC Chicago. NEVADA TRANSGENDER SUSPECT WITH MASSIVE WEAPONS CACHE ACCUSED OF LAS VEGAS TERRORISM-RELATED THREATS Prosecutors allege Paporakis drove to the Hindu temple in Aurora armed with a modified rifle and about 300 rounds of ammunition and equipped with body armor and other tactical gear. Authorities said Paporakis intended to carry out a shooting, but returned home after the rifle malfunctioned. After making it home, the suspect searched the internet trying to learn how to unjam the gun and allegedly called a colleague informing them of the intent to carry out a mass shooting, according to police. Paporakis' coworkers at Taco Bell reported to Mount Prospect Police that they had received a suspicious message that day from Paporakis, leading police to obtain a search warrant and detain Paporakis before the suspect could return to the scene to carry out the alleged attack. Authorities praised those who reported the threat and encouraged others who come across something suspicious to report it to law enforcement. MALL OF AMERICA TERROR PLOT THWARTED; SUSPECTED ISIS SYMPATHIZER ARRESTED, FBI ANNOUNCES "I want to praise and offer my personal, sincerest thanks to the individual who stepped forward in many successful disruptions by law enforcement and potential acts of violence or terrorism attacks. It is a single, courageous member of the public who comes forward to prevent attacks," FBI Chicago Field Office acting special agent in charge Lucas Rothaar said at a press conference on Thursday. Police said they identified a red Acura registered to Paporakis after receiving the tip. Surveillance video showed the suspect in the vehicle entering the parking lot at the Hindu temple at 12:25 p.m. before exiting a few minutes later. Paporakis was later observed driving to a residence on Rand Road in Palatine shared with the suspect's mother. Police executed a search warrant and found a rifle, a loaded magazine, hundreds of rounds of rifle ammunition and other tactical gear in Paporakis' possession. Police also found what they described as an eight-page manifesto, which authorities said detailed the alleged attack and Paporakis' white supremacist views. The writings "expressed words of hate, violence, superior race and mass shooting of Indian people. [Paporakis'] hatred was against Jewish people, African-Americans, Indians, and 'non-white' people," according to police. Paporakis described them as "subhumans" and planned to kill as many of them as possible. Police said the suspect "expressed pleasure calling himself a sociopathic white supremacist Neo-Nazi filled with hatred, fantasizing about mass murder nearly every day." The manifesto also referred to Paporakis as the "Aurora Shooter." A judge ruled that Paporakis will remain in jail, with the next court appearance scheduled for Oct. 30. The temple said it was aware of the recent security threat and has boosted security. "Please know that the safety of our devotees, employees and volunteers is our highest priority, and we have implemented additional security measures effective immediately, including increased armed security presence at the Temple and are taking additional steps to ensure an ongoing safe environment for everyone at the Temple," the temple said in a message on its website. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad18e8575342cf4db90e5fa In Michigan Senate Race, Ocasio-Cortez Joins El-Sayed on Trail in Trump Country te 2026-10-16T02:40:05.025Z In Michigan Senate Race, Ocasio-Cortez Joins El-Sayed on Trail in Trump Country Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in a swath of Michigan including areas won by President Trump, making a progressive pitch in a key Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad189d575342cf4db90e4d8 49ers Adding WR Reinforcements Amid Deebo Samuel Injury te 2026-10-16T02:20:05.162Z 49ers Adding WR Reinforcements Amid Deebo Samuel Injury The San Francisco 49ers have been hit hard with injuries at WR, but the team is about to add a potential difference-maker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1878075342cf4db90e461 Watch: Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Gets Emotional After First Home Run in Months te 2026-10-16T02:10:08.083Z Watch: Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Gets Emotional After First Home Run in Months Looks like the designated hitter took The New York Times calling him “ordinary” to heart Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1853975342cf4db90e3e8 Texans Lose 3 Star Players for London Matchup vs Jaguars te 2026-10-16T02:00:25.333Z Texans Lose 3 Star Players for London Matchup vs Jaguars The Texans will travel across the pond without three players because of injuries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1853775342cf4db90e3df Bills QB Josh Allen on Verge of Joining Exclusive NFL Club te 2026-10-16T02:00:23.532Z Bills QB Josh Allen on Verge of Joining Exclusive NFL Club Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen continues to etch his name into the NFL record books. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1853475342cf4db90e3d6 49ers Head Coach Makes Locker Room Blunder: ‘He Don’t Even Know You’ te 2026-10-16T02:00:20.044Z 49ers Head Coach Makes Locker Room Blunder: ‘He Don’t Even Know You’ Rest assured, no one was injured in the making of this locker room blooper. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1853275342cf4db90e3cd Sue Bird, Cheryl Miller Explain Why Angel Reese Is a Perfect Fit for Dream te 2026-10-16T02:00:18.138Z Sue Bird, Cheryl Miller Explain Why Angel Reese Is a Perfect Fit for Dream Angel Reese's addition in Atlanta is clearly working, and these WNBA legends seem to agree. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1853075342cf4db90e3c4 Map Shows States That Are Trying to Limit AI in Schools te 2026-10-16T02:00:16.091Z Map Shows States That Are Trying to Limit AI in Schools A growing number of states and school districts are trying to put limits on artificial intelligence in public schools. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1852e75342cf4db90e3bb JuJu Smith-Schuster Could Reunite With a Familiar Team Desperate for WR Help te 2026-10-16T02:00:14.267Z JuJu Smith-Schuster Could Reunite With a Familiar Team Desperate for WR Help The wide receiver has been looking for a home since August when he was released by the Giants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1852c75342cf4db90e3b2 Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Rips WNBA Over Liberty-Dream Playoffs Controversy te 2026-10-16T02:00:12.164Z Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Rips WNBA Over Liberty-Dream Playoffs Controversy Fever star Sophie Cunningham blasted the WNBA over the late-game timeout controversy in the Liberty's playoff loss to the Dream. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1852975342cf4db90e3a9 49ers's Kyle Shanahan Shocked by Brock Purdy-Mike Evans Dynamic te 2026-10-16T02:00:09.955Z 49ers's Kyle Shanahan Shocked by Brock Purdy-Mike Evans Dynamic “Ross and Rachel. Stephen King and Mike Flanagan. Tennessee Titans and the Loss Column. Genuine chemistry is not easy to find.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1852775342cf4db90e3a0 Brewers' Shane Drohan Had Unreported Elbow Issue Prior to NLCS Game 4 te 2026-10-16T02:00:07.554Z Brewers' Shane Drohan Had Unreported Elbow Issue Prior to NLCS Game 4 Pat Murphy revealed during an in-game interview that his Game 4 starter was dealing with a previously unreported elbow issue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad182da75342cf4db90e32c School Shooting in Oregon Adds Silver Rail Elementary to Grim List te 2026-10-16T01:50:18.515Z School Shooting in Oregon Adds Silver Rail Elementary to Grim List A long string of school shootings have stricken the nation over the last three decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad182d875342cf4db90e323 5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine te 2026-10-16T01:50:16.691Z 5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine The race’s fourth and final debate centered around whether Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent, was as independent as she claimed to be from President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad182d675342cf4db90e31a Bend, Ore., is known for its outdoor charm. te 2026-10-16T01:50:14.686Z Bend, Ore., is known for its outdoor charm. The city in Central Oregon is home to Silver Rail Elementary School, where a shooting resulted in 5 dead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad182d475342cf4db90e301 Lions Sign Special Teams Difference-Maker Before Crucial Packers Game te 2026-10-16T01:50:12.273Z Lions Sign Special Teams Difference-Maker Before Crucial Packers Game The Detroit Lions have signed return man DeAndre Carter to their practice squad before their game against the Packers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad182d275342cf4db90e2f8 Rams WR Davante Adams on the Verge of Passing Hall of Famer in NFL Record Book te 2026-10-16T01:50:10.025Z Rams WR Davante Adams on the Verge of Passing Hall of Famer in NFL Record Book Rams star Davante Adams is set to pass Larry Fitzgerald in career receiving touchdowns with his next touchdown catch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad182d075342cf4db90e2ef Ravens OC Has Strong Message for Struggling TE Mark Andrews te 2026-10-16T01:50:08.191Z Ravens OC Has Strong Message for Struggling TE Mark Andrews The Baltimore Ravens aren't ready to give up on tight end Mark Andrews quite yet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad182ce75342cf4db90e2e6 Maple Leafs Acquire Former Top NHL Prospect From Canucks te 2026-10-16T01:50:06.033Z Maple Leafs Acquire Former Top NHL Prospect From Canucks The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired former NHL top prospect Aatu Raty from the Vancouver Canucks in an intriguing deal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1808775342cf4db90e228 21-year-old football player dead after head injury sustained during Division II college game te 2026-10-16T01:40:23.084Z 21-year-old football player dead after head injury sustained during Division II college game A Division II football player has died five days after sustaining a "traumatic injury" during a game. Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old sophomore who played at Southern Nazarene University (SNU) in Oklahoma, passed away from the injury he sustained, the school announced on Thursday. Southern Nazarene, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, did not reveal what exactly caused Ulrich’s death, but he did suffer a head injury this past Saturday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our SNU football player, Tyler Ulrich," SNU Athletics posted on its X account. "This loss is deeply felt across our campus. Our hearts are with his family, friends, teammates, and everyone who knew him. We ask that you join us in lifting them up in prayer." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Dustin Hada, the head coach of Southern Nazarene’s football program, also mourned the loss of his player on social media. "Man of God, ultimate example of quiet strength, loyal, worker, joyous. That’s who Tyler was!!" Ulrich’s father, Mark, also posted on Facebook earlier Thursday as his son continued to fight, saying the family "truly need a miracle." Unfortunately, he was unable to make a recovery. "Our family is truly blessed to receive all the love and prayers for our young Tyler and we are ever grateful," he posted on Thursday afternoon. "But as much support and love that was given, it is with a heavy heart I am writing to say the Lord called Tyler this morning at 11:13 a.m." The game was delayed for nearly an hour on Saturday as Ulrich received medical attention on the field following a play where he suffered his injury. He was later transported to a hospital. Ulrich was in his third season with SNU, where he started 16 of his 20 games with the program. He had six starts this season, tallying 36 tackles on the year. SNU canceled its game at Southwestern Oklahoma State this Saturday as a result of Ulrich’s death. The Associated Press contributed to this report. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1808375342cf4db90e20b The school shooting in Oregon adds Silver Rail Elementary to a grim list. te 2026-10-16T01:40:19.831Z The school shooting in Oregon adds Silver Rail Elementary to a grim list. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1808275342cf4db90e1f6 Derrick Henry Guarantees Todd Monken Will Talk Trash Before Ravens-Browns Clash te 2026-10-16T01:40:18.100Z Derrick Henry Guarantees Todd Monken Will Talk Trash Before Ravens-Browns Clash Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry guarantees former OC Todd Monken is talking trash before Sunday's Week 6 matchup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1808075342cf4db90e1e4 Bears QB Caleb Williams Fires Back at Critics of His Injury Reaction te 2026-10-16T01:40:16.409Z Bears QB Caleb Williams Fires Back at Critics of His Injury Reaction Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams responded to the criticism regarding the reaction to his hamstring injury in Week 2. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1807e75342cf4db90e1d2 MLB Icons Debate Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers Struggles: Zero ‘Backup Plan’ te 2026-10-16T01:40:14.462Z MLB Icons Debate Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers Struggles: Zero ‘Backup Plan’ The ailing designated hitter is back in the leadoff spot for the Dodgers “do-or-die” Game 4 in the NLCS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1807c75342cf4db90e1c9 Mike Evans Dealing With New Injury Putting His Status in Jeopardy te 2026-10-16T01:40:12.779Z Mike Evans Dealing With New Injury Putting His Status in Jeopardy The 49ers are already in deep injury trouble ahead of their Week 6 Monday night primetime game against the Commanders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1807b75342cf4db90e1c0 Cowboys Get Encouraging Injury News on WR CeeDee Lamb te 2026-10-16T01:40:11.134Z Cowboys Get Encouraging Injury News on WR CeeDee Lamb Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is not expected to have any limitations in Sunday's matchup against the Packers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1807975342cf4db90e1ae Braves Predicted to Swing Blockbuster Trade for Young Orioles Star te 2026-10-16T01:40:09.214Z Braves Predicted to Swing Blockbuster Trade for Young Orioles Star The Atlanta Braves are being predicted to trade for Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson during this offseason. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1807775342cf4db90e1a5 Raiders Get Major Ashton Jeanty Injury Update Ahead of Bills Game te 2026-10-16T01:40:07.132Z Raiders Get Major Ashton Jeanty Injury Update Ahead of Bills Game Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty shares an encouraging injury update as Las Vegas prepares to face the Buffalo Bills. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1807575342cf4db90e193 Eagles WR DeVonta Smith's Injury Status Takes Unexpected Turn te 2026-10-16T01:40:05.248Z Eagles WR DeVonta Smith's Injury Status Takes Unexpected Turn The Philadelphia Eagles got some surprising injury news regarding wide receiver DeVonta Smith. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad17e2675342cf4db90dfe4 Trump rallies Republicans for midterms in return trip to Mohave County te 2026-10-16T01:30:14.339Z Trump rallies Republicans for midterms in return trip to Mohave County BULLHEAD CITY — An already enthusiastic crowd got fired up during President Donald Trump's rally at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad17e2475342cf4db90dfd4 Oro Grande forced to dismiss students early due to AC malfunction te 2026-10-16T01:30:12.887Z Oro Grande forced to dismiss students early due to AC malfunction 5:35 p.m. update: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad17e2275342cf4db90dfae 'Oh, shut up!': Democrat snaps at Collins after heckler drives Maine Senate debate off the rails te 2026-10-16T01:30:10.508Z 'Oh, shut up!': Democrat snaps at Collins after heckler drives Maine Senate debate off the rails A protester interrupted the final debate between Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in Maine, triggering a heated exchange after Collins suggested the demonstrator was a Jackson supporter. The interruption came amid a debate that saw the candidates trade fire over numerous issues. The race between Jackson and Collins, who is seeking a sixth term representing the blue-leaning Northern New England state, is a top flip opportunity for Democrats as they try to win back the Senate majority from Republicans in the midterm elections. The latest public opinion polls indicate a race within the margin of error between Collins and Jackson, a one-time logger and former state Senate president. The latest Fox News Power Rankings rates the race as a toss-up, as do leading nonpartisan political handicappers the Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball. DEMS SEE NEW CHANCES TO FLIP SENATE SEATS BUT GOP'S MASSIVE CASH ADVANTAGE AN OBSTACLE The protester, who interrupted Collins as she spoke, yelled out, "I'm terrified. AI data centers are destroying our climate. They are poisoning our water." As security escorted the protester out of the debate hall, Collins suggested the man was a Jackson supporter. "So this is obviously one of Troy's supporters," Collins said. Jackson quickly fired back: "Oh, shut up, I did not — I didn't, I don't even know who that kid." Another heated moment came a few minutes later, when each candidate was able to ask a question of the other. Jackson, who grew up in rural northern Maine in the same county as Collins, asked, "What I'm curious about — is it just me that you look down on, or is it working class people overall?" DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING - HERE ARE THREE FACTORS THAT COULD STOP IT The senator shot back, "Troy, I do not look down on you or on anyone. I grew up in Caribou. My first job was picking potatoes." As he works to oust Collins from the Senate, Jackson has repeatedly tried to anchor the senator to President Donald Trump, who has seen his approval ratings in Maine and across the country drop further underwater. "The reality is a 100% of the time when Donald Trump needs her, Susan Collins is going to be there," Jackson claimed. But Collins pointed to what she described as a "major difference between Troy and me. I vote very independently ... I am the most bipartisan member of the Senate." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER And referring to Jackson, Collins said, "We don’t need more people who are going to vote a straight party line." Collins and Jackson spent much of the hour-long debate trading fire on issues including the Iran War, immigration, rising fuel prices and electricity rates, budget deficits, Supreme Court reform, dark money in politics, an assault weapons ban, and climate change. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Jackson won a special nominating convention in late July to claim the party's Senate nomination, which was left vacant after primary winner Graham Platner ended his campaign following allegations he raped a woman he previously dated. Platner denied the allegations but dropped out. Jackson, who earlier this year unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, had campaigned alongside Platner during the primary campaign. Collins, who is the only GOP senator seeking re-election in a state Trump lost in the 2024 election, has a history of surviving Democratic efforts to unseat her. Six years ago, she trailed Democratic challenger Sara Gideon, the then-Maine House speaker, but Collins won re-election by nearly nine points while former President Joe Biden carried the state by a similar margin. Fox News' Jessica Sonkin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad17e1f75342cf4db90df9a The school shooting in Oregon adds Silver Rail Elementary to a grim list. te 2026-10-16T01:30:07.616Z The school shooting in Oregon adds Silver Rail Elementary to a grim list. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad17e1d75342cf4db90df7e Chargers OC Mike McDaniel Gets Honest About His Job Security te 2026-10-16T01:30:05.777Z Chargers OC Mike McDaniel Gets Honest About His Job Security Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel was asked about his job security when speaking to reporters Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad17bc775342cf4db90df12 Trump Ally, Paolo Zampolli, Leaves State Department te 2026-10-16T01:20:07.353Z Trump Ally, Paolo Zampolli, Leaves State Department Paolo Zampolli, a close friend and ally of President Trump’s, gained attention when his ex-wife was detained by ICE after his request. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad17bc475342cf4db90dee3 Tesla reveals SpaceX-powered Roadster that flies and falls with style te 2026-10-16T01:20:04.325Z Tesla reveals SpaceX-powered Roadster that flies and falls with style The new car used thrusters to leap over a Cybercab, Cybertruck, Tesla Semi, Model Y, and Model 3 at a demo in Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1797675342cf4db90de9e Hasan Piker defends using incendiary terms like 'inbred' or 'Zionist pig' against opponents te 2026-10-16T01:10:14.448Z Hasan Piker defends using incendiary terms like 'inbred' or 'Zionist pig' against opponents Twitch streamer Hasan Piker defended using controversial terms like "inbred" and "Zionist pig" against opponents in a lengthy interview with NPR Thursday. NPR host Leila Fadel asked Piker about the backlash and controversy he has faced and whether they were related to his inflammatory comments or the fact that his "name is Hasan." Piker acknowledged his incendiary rhetoric but said he believed that most of the backlash against him was due to his background. "Of course, I, you know, say incendiary things, but it's not reflected on in the same way when someone who's White, Christian, born and raised in America is saying incendiary things," Piker said. INSIDE HASAN PIKER’S RADICAL VIEWS ON AMERICA, ISRAEL AND SOCIALISM Fadel then asked why someone who has felt "dehumanized" like him would choose to use dehumanizing language, particularly against Jewish opponents. "When you hear people say, 'Why would you use dehumanizing language like inbred for some ultra-Orththodox Jews or Zionist pig?' What do you say to them as somebody who has felt that as well?" Fadel asked. "So, great question. I have a policy to be ruthless to those who are bullying others, to be ruthless to those who abide by certain ideologies that are conducting great harm," Piker said.  "As far as the language that I deploy that is considered dehumanizing like 'inbred,' it's one that I use quite commonly as a pejorative towards right-wing reactionary ideology, ethno-supremacist ideology, neo-Nazi ideology, because I find it to be an apt pejorative to deploy considering that these supremacist ideologies oftentimes revolve around ethnic purity, racial purity. It's not, of course, meant to be taken seriously," he continued. Piker added that he applies the same principle to the term "pig" and argued that he used similar language "across the board" for different targets regardless of their background. HASAN PIKER ADMITS HE HAS 'DIALED DOWN' HIS OPINIONS AFTER PUBLIC AND DEMOCRATIC BACKLASH "It gets heated at times," he said. "I'm a passionate guy. I get angry. I have to, you know, explain my frustration, communicate my frustration somehow. Very different format than we have here, obviously."  "But, you know, I think that a lot of people feel this way," Piker added. "A lot of people get very frustrated. It's never directed at someone for their actual background. It's usually their actions or their belief system. And almost all the time, it's their reactionary belief system that causes me to call them a pig or inbred or something like that."  The Israeli-American Council (IAC) condemned Piker's comments in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The Jewish people know what happens when hatred becomes acceptable," the group said. "Throughout history, pogroms and persecution were fueled by lies that portrayed Jews as less than human. The Holocaust showed the world where the systematic dehumanization of Jews can lead." "On October 7, 2023, Hamas perpetrated mass murder, mass rape, mass torture, and mass hostage taking in the deadliest massacre of our people since the Holocaust," the IAC statement added. "For us, the consequences of antisemitic hatred are not an abstract debate." Fox News Digital reached out to Piker for comment but did not immediately receive a response. HASAN PIKER STANDS BY 'INTENTIONALLY PROVOCATIVE' CLAIMS THAT HAMAS IS 'A THOUSAND TIMES BETTER' THAN ISRAEL In January, Piker was banned from Twitch for seven days for using the phrase "Zionist pig" and has repeatedly attacked Zionism and Israel. Though he has campaigned with several Democratic candidates, some Democrats distanced themselves from Piker in August after he warned American Jews that they could face violence if they continued to support Israel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1771675342cf4db90ddfa A Quiet Dog Walk Is Shattered by the Sound of Gunfire te 2026-10-16T01:00:06.659Z A Quiet Dog Walk Is Shattered by the Sound of Gunfire “It’s just something that we live with here in America,” said Leah Schwartz, who heard the violence in Bend, Ore. “It’s exhausting.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1726475342cf4db90dcaa Judge Refuses to Reverse Penalties Against Crypto Firm With Ties to Trump Family te 2026-10-16T00:40:04.465Z Judge Refuses to Reverse Penalties Against Crypto Firm With Ties to Trump Family The ruling denied a bid by Gemini Trust and the C.F.T.C. to nullify a settlement that required the company to pay $5 million for misleading federal regulators. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1700e75342cf4db90dbcc Oregon’s Gun Laws Are Tight, by American Standards te 2026-10-16T00:30:06.775Z Oregon’s Gun Laws Are Tight, by American Standards In recent years, Oregon has passed restrictive measures popular among gun safety activists nationwide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad1700d75342cf4db90dbc3 Behind a White House Feud That Is Bitter Even by Trump-Era Standards te 2026-10-16T00:30:05.116Z Behind a White House Feud That Is Bitter Even by Trump-Era Standards Two allies of President Trump — Alina Habba Mildon and Richard Grenell — are locked in a raging dispute that has its roots in the battle for a share of the spoils in Venezuela. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad16dc475342cf4db90db81 Democrat seeks to unseat Republican in red Arizona district te 2026-10-16T00:20:20.763Z Democrat seeks to unseat Republican in red Arizona district (The Center Square) - A former long-haul truck driver, who's a Democrat, is trying to win a congressional seat in a deep red part of Arizona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad16dbb75342cf4db90db44 Experimental skin cream linked to 2-year drop in biological age in early study te 2026-10-16T00:20:11.123Z Experimental skin cream linked to 2-year drop in biological age in early study An experimental skin cream altered molecular markers associated with aging and inflammation in an early human trial, according to preliminary data released by its developer this week. Rubedo Life Sciences, a biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California, tested its investigational treatment, RLS-1496, in patients with eczema and other skin conditions. In an analysis of 11 paired skin samples from patients with atopic dermatitis, researchers reported that four weeks of treatment was associated with an average 2.1-year decrease in measured epigenetic skin age — an estimate based on age-related changes in DNA. 3 COMMON FACTORS MAY BE SECRETLY SPEEDING UP THE AGING PROCESS, EXPERT SAYS Rubedo CEO Dr. Frederick Beddingfield said the "significant" early findings warrant further investigation. "This is one of the few drugs developed for aging in general and with AI to show positive data in humans in multiple indications and to show a reduction in skin age," Beddingfield told Fox News Digital. He believes the early results will translate into "clinical improvements with longer-term treatment." The latest skin-aging findings have been presented at a scientific conference, but have not yet been published as a full peer-reviewed study. SCIENTISTS UNVEIL 'LIVING BANDAGE' THAT COULD DRAMATICALLY SPEED WOUND HEALING RLS-1496 is designed to target senescent cells — aging or damaged cells that have stopped dividing, but can release substances that promote inflammation. The drug targets a protein called GPX4, which helps cells respond to stress. Researchers are studying whether blocking it can clear away damaged, aging cells while helping healthier cells survive. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Beddingfield described the approach as targeting cellular aging rather than simply treating its outward effects. "It's a bit like 'what does not kill you makes you stronger' for those surviving cells," he added. Skin samples showed a 10% increase in a type of collagen that helps support the skin, according to the company. Blood tests also showed lower levels of several markers linked to inflammation, although it is not yet clear what those changes mean for patients' health. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The preliminary findings come with several limitations. The skin-aging analysis included just 11 paired samples and measured biological signs of aging in the skin rather than whether the skin actually looked younger or functioned better. Treatment lasted only four weeks, so it is not known whether the changes will persist. The studies were sponsored by Rubedo, and the latest skin-aging findings have not yet been published as a full peer-reviewed study. "Our next trial will treat for several months," Beddingfield said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The treatment is also being tested for other skin issues. In a separate early-stage study of 22 patients with actinic keratosis — rough, precancerous skin patches caused by sun exposure — the company reported a 49% average reduction in lesions after 28 days of treatment. The open-label study compared treated forearms with untreated forearms rather than a placebo cream. The cream caused minimal skin irritation, and the drug was detected in the blood of very few participants, according to the company. "With topical application, we have seen very little risk," Beddingfield said. "Local irritation is rarely seen and generally mild when it occurs, and no one has discontinued treatment to date. Very few subjects show any drug in their blood after skin application." Rubedo is also beginning an early-stage trial of RLS-1496 for androgenetic alopecia, or pattern hair loss. Beddingfield estimated that potential FDA approval remains three to four years away, pending larger clinical trials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad16db975342cf4db90db3b Bears QB Caleb Williams shuts down reporters asking about his hamstring injury: 'It's not deserving' te 2026-10-16T00:20:09.634Z Bears QB Caleb Williams shuts down reporters asking about his hamstring injury: 'It's not deserving' Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams returned to full practice participation Thursday for the first time in nearly a month, but his news conference quickly turned into an icy standoff over his hamstring grade. Williams refused to reveal the medical grade of what he called a "pretty serious" hamstring tear, shutting down reporters pressing for clarity on why he kept the diagnosis private. CALEB WILLIAMS' INITIAL RESPONSE TO CRITICISM ABOUT HOW HE HANDLED HAMSTRING INJURY PROVES THE CRITICISM RIGHT "Because it's not deserving," Williams informed the media. The testy exchange capped a five-minute opening statement in which Williams torched national reporting for trying to box his injury into a tidy Grade 2 timeline. "There's nothing that has come out that has been right about what it is and what it has been," he said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Williams originally sustained the injury late in Chicago’s Week 2 loss to Minnesota, pulling up lame on a fourth-quarter scramble toward the end zone before being carted off in visible tears. "I felt a pop," Williams said. "That's why I looked back. I looked back just like everybody else does when you feel a pop. Think somebody grabbed you and nobody grabbed me." Williams didn't shy away from the emotional exit Thursday, defending the raw reaction as proof of just how much he cares about his locker room. "I'm always going to show emotion, especially when I can't be out there with the guys," Williams said. "Everybody making jokes and all of that, but that doesn't bother me." CALEB WILLIAMS, LIMITED BY A HAMSTRING INJURY, SEEN CASUALLY PACING BEARS SIDELINE DURING NATIONAL ANTHEM Williams underwent five to six hours of daily rehab and reported reaching top sprint speeds in recent workouts. While he logged consecutive full practice designations this week, his status for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons remains undecided pending medical clearance. "Before you start asking, do not know if I'm playing yet," Williams said. "If I'm good to go, I'm good to go. If I'm not and we're just not ready, then we got to wait." Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad16db575342cf4db90db2d Man Found in Barrel in Lake Mead in 2022 Is Identified by Las Vegas Police te 2026-10-16T00:20:05.798Z Man Found in Barrel in Lake Mead in 2022 Is Identified by Las Vegas Police The victim was shot once in the head in the early 1980s, the authorities said, and was identified after family members from Arkansas could provide a DNA match. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad16b6e75342cf4db90dadb Meet the 19-year-old ASU student running for Maricopa County office te 2026-10-16T00:10:22.227Z Meet the 19-year-old ASU student running for Maricopa County office Key points:  Sebastian Matta is a 19-year-old college student running for clerk of the Maricopa County Superior Court  A Democrat, Matta is facing Republican former lawmaker Jeff Dial At a time when many young people have become disillusioned with politics, Matta is hoping his candidacy inspires them to get involved While many college students are still figuring out their majors and what they want to do with their lives, Sebastian Matta has taken on a different challenge: running for public office. The 19-year-old Arizona State University undergrad has put untold miles on his 2020 Nissan Sentra to campaign and handed out thousands of brochures about his candidacy in his bid to become the next clerk of the Maricopa County Superior Court.  Matta sees his youth as an asset. His Republican opponent, former state lawmaker Jeff Dial, sees it as a reason to question whether the college sophomore is ready for the job — particularly after Matta filed at least two campaign finance reports late. Matta’s path to the ballot began with an early interest in the courts. But winning over voters has required him to show he understands the job and its responsibilities. “I’m passionate about it,” Matta said. “I always thought the job was really cool and I like that it’s an intermediary between you and the courts.”  Though the clerk position is one of the more obscure ones on the ballot, it comes with significant responsibility. The clerk is the court’s official record keeper and financial officer. They provide public access to court records, receive filings, manage the court docket, and collect and disburse court-ordered fees in one of the nation’s largest counties.  Clerks serve four-year terms and earn $96,600 a year.  It’s unclear if Matta would be the youngest person to ever hold the post — the state doesn’t track such things — though Matta believes he is. Either way, he would certainly be among the youngest to hold statewide office. The average age of elected officials in state legislatures nationwide is 54 in lower chambers and 57 in upper chambers, according to 2024 data from Rutgers University’s Eagleton Institute of Politics. In Congress, the median age in the House of Representatives is 57, while the median age in the Senate is 65, according to the Pew Research Center.  That might explain why young people have become disillusioned with politics. A recent poll from the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School found that just 12% of 18- to 29-year-olds are motivated and ready to participate in the midterm elections.  Matta, who goes by the nickname “Seb,” said he wants his candidacy to inspire more young people to get involved in politics.  He grew up in Phoenix and graduated from Thunderbird High School in 2025. As a child, he sometimes accompanied his father, an investigator at a law firm, to the court for work.  He later joined his school’s debate team, where he became passionate about public speaking and learned to speak to a crowd without notes.  “I hope history remembers me not as a 19-year-old who was a show candidate or doing this for fun,” he said. “I’m running a serious campaign and doing my best.”  Questions about readiness A philosophy major, Matta turned 19 on July 21 — the same day he won the uncontested Democratic primary in the clerk’s race.  His rival, Dial, is a 50-year-old former state lawmaker who works in real estate.  Dial questioned whether his opponent is prepared for the job, pointing to the fact that Matta has filed his campaign finance reports late at least twice.  According to campaign finance records, Matta filed his first-quarter report a week late and his second-quarter report five days late.  “I’m glad he’s young, and I’m glad he’s getting involved. But maybe it would be better for him if he had more time available,” Dial said. “If he doesn’t have time now to follow the rules, how will he manage the office?”  Matta said he filed reports late because he’s been busy running his campaign.  “It’s not because there are campaign finance violations,” Matta said of his late filings. “It’s just that it’s tough to manage everything at once, and I’m not a math wiz.”  Making the case to voters During a Wednesday evening campaign event, Matta stood before a crowd of 50 people at a church in Scottsdale. Wearing a fitted suit and a bright red tie, he explained to the audience what a clerk does, talked about his priorities if elected and held up a sample ballot to remind people to vote. Afterward, Karisa Perrone approached Matta to compliment him on his speech. She said she sees Matta’s youth as an asset. “I think we need young people to get involved,” Perrone said. “He was articulate. He was intelligent. He has a plan and a vision for what he wants, and he has gumption.”  If elected, Matta said he wants to expand electronic filing opportunities in probate cases, raise awareness of the clerk’s office and its work, and expand access for non-English speakers.  Dial has also campaigned on expanding online filing opportunities and educating the public about the clerk’s office, as well as cutting waste and ensuring efficient budgeting.  Though he fielded a question about how he would manage the job and his studies during the event, Matta said his age doesn’t come up much on the campaign trail. He added that, if elected, he would take a semester off and then resume his studies online. Regardless of the outcome on Nov. 3, he said he has enjoyed running.  At most meetings and public appearances, voters have encouraged him. “They give me hugs and say, ‘You’re the future,’” he said.  The post Meet the 19-year-old ASU student running for Maricopa County office first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad16b6a75342cf4db90dab8 Can cooking for terrorists bar asylum? Supreme Court takes up unusual case with broader immigration stakes te 2026-10-16T00:10:18.724Z Can cooking for terrorists bar asylum? Supreme Court takes up unusual case with broader immigration stakes A Nigerian man forced to cook thousands of meals for the Unknown Gunmen, a militant group linked to political violence in Nigeria, is at the center of a Supreme Court showdown that could determine how broadly immigration authorities can apply a terrorism-related bar to asylum, and how far the Trump administration can go in deporting immigrants accused of supporting terrorism. The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear the Trump administration's challenge to a ruling that overturned Nigerian citizen Izuchukwu Ozurumba's deportation order, setting up a legal battle over whether ordinary services provided to terrorist organizations, including cooking meals, can disqualify immigrants from receiving asylum even when those services are not directly connected to terrorist attacks. Ozurumba was deported to Nigeria in April 2025 while his appeal was pending. At the center of the case is a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act that bars certain immigrants who provide "material support" to terrorist organizations from receiving asylum. The law lists examples of prohibited assistance, including transportation, communications, housing, money, weapons and training, but does not explicitly define what constitutes material support. "The biggest takeaway is that this is a case about who gets to draw the line on a law that affects national security," Bryce Poole, a senior legal fellow with Advancing American Freedom told Fox News Digital. "Congress wrote a broad rule, and the court interpreted it narrowly." The case also comes two years after the Supreme Court overturned Chevron deference, a legal doctrine that required judges to defer to federal agencies' reasonable interpretations of ambiguous laws. The 2024 ruling gave judges greater authority to decide what those laws mean. THE SUPREME COURT IS BACK. THESE FIVE CASES COULD RESHAPE AMERICAN LIFE The Fourth Circuit, in a 2-1 ruling, overturned Ozurumba's deportation order and sent the case back to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Judge James Wynn Jr., an Obama appointee, wrote the majority opinion, joined by Judge Nicole Berner, a Biden appointee. The judges concluded that although Ozurumba prepared thousands of meals for the group's leaders, his cooking did not provide resources that could be directly used or readily redirected toward terrorist operations. Although Ozurumba said he was forced to cook under threat of violence, the Fourth Circuit did not decide whether the law contains an exception for assistance provided under duress — an issue the court previously addressed in a 2012 ruling that relied on Chevron deference. Instead, the majority found that his cooking for the terrorist organization did not qualify as "material support" that would bar him from asylum, leaving the separate duress question unresolved. Meanwhile, the Trump administration argued that the Fourth Circuit interpreted the law too narrowly, insisting that even ordinary services such as cooking meals can help sustain a terrorist organization and free its members to carry out attacks. "Because he's cooking the meals, one of the armed guards doesn't have to cook the meals and can be an armed guard," Poole said. "That's one guard who doesn't have to come in off guard duty to cook meals, or that's one bomb maker who doesn't have to stop making bombs to go cook meals, because all this stuff is fungible," Poole continued. Ozurumba said he initially agreed to work as a chef at a "rural camp," preparing three meals a day for 15 to 17 leaders. He later learned the camp belonged to the "Unknown Gunmen." An immigration judge determined that the Unknown Gunmen qualified as a "Tier III" terrorist organization under federal immigration law, even though the State Department had not formally designated the group as one. Ozurumba said armed guards prevented him from leaving. According to court records, he cooked for the group's leaders for roughly six months, including three months without pay, before escaping during a trip into town to buy groceries. STATE'S LARGEST MOSQUE LEADER’S DEPORTATION FIGHT TAKES DRAMATIC TURN AS TRUMP ADMIN SCORES MAJOR WIN Ozurumba said members of the Unknown Gunmen continued threatening and attacking him after his escape, prompting him to flee Nigeria for Venezuela and eventually the United States. He crossed the southern border without valid entry documents in July 2023, during the Biden administration, and surrendered to Border Patrol agents . An immigration judge denied Ozurumba's asylum request and ordered his deportation, a decision upheld by the Board of Immigration Appeals after finding that his cooking violated the federal material-support rule. The Fourth Circuit later rejected that interpretation and sent the case back to the immigration board. Judge Julius Richardson disagreed with the majority, arguing in his dissent that cooking thousands of meals for terrorist leaders freed them to focus on their organization's goals and therefore constituted material support. "Ozurumba did not run a hot dog stand that the Unknown Gunmen happened to stop by once or twice," Richardson wrote. "Rather, he acted as a private chef, providing three meals a day for over a dozen leaders of a terrorist organization—for months." Hans von Spakovsky, a legal expert with Advancing American Freedom, also argued that the majority misinterpreted the law. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "The idea that providing over 8,000 meals for the leaders of a terrorist organization and its members is not 'material' defies common sense," von Spakovsky told Fox News Digital. "Richardson correctly cites Napoleon’s famous quote that an 'army marches on its stomach.'" "Other federal appeals courts have all held that providing food and shelter, even if unconnected to a specific terrorist event, constitutes material support within the statute," von Spakovsky continued. "And doing so under duress, even if true, is not an excuse under the statute to avoid removal." Even if the Supreme Court rules in his favor, a victory would not automatically grant him asylum or guarantee his return to the United States. His case would still need to be reconsidered by immigration authorities. The Fourth Circuit previously declined to order the government to bring him back, instead leaving it up to officials to decide whether his presence in the U.S. would be necessary for further proceedings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad16b6875342cf4db90daaf Kash Patel demands MS NOW apologize after network's false report claiming FBI director visited Russia te 2026-10-16T00:10:16.578Z Kash Patel demands MS NOW apologize after network's false report claiming FBI director visited Russia FBI Director Kash Patel is calling on MS NOW to issue more than a correction after the network falsely reported that he had landed in Russia. "MS NOW put me in Russia based on two anonymous sources. I was in Virginia, honoring law enforcement at Liberty University. The network had to correct its false report," Patel wrote on X on Thursday. "This was a basic verification failure," he continued. "They were wrong about my location, and they are wrong about the successes of this FBI and our partnership with State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement. If a network cannot confirm where I was before putting it on air, how can the public trust its reporting on the work our agents and officers do every day?" "This is bigger than a false story about me. The men and women of law enforcement deserve accurate reporting while they protect communities and take violent criminals off our streets. Three apologies are owed: to this FBI, to the law enforcement community, and to the American People," Patel added. MS NOW ISSUES CORRECTION AFTER REPORTING KASH PATEL 'LANDED IN RUSSIA' WHILE HE WAS ACTUALLY IN VIRGINIA MS NOW did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. A spokesperson previously pointed to the network's on-air correction. On Wednesday, MS NOW anchor Peter Alexander informed viewers of "breaking news" that Patel had "landed in Russia" to attend meetings. MS NOW justice correspondent Ken Dilanian's report cited two FBI sources and said that there were concerns within the agency about Patel's alleged visit to the Kremlin. MS NOW REPORTER PANS KASH PATEL'S 'BASICALLY BOGUS' FBI STATS AFTER TOUTING BIDEN-ERA CRIME DATA Shortly after MS NOW ran its breaking news report, the FBI Rapid Response X account mocked the liberal network, noting that Patel was actually in Virginia for a law enforcement appreciation event. Dilanian was later forced to issue a correction. "I want to correct reporting from earlier today," he told MS NOW viewers. "I reported that two sources had told us that FBI Director Kash Patel had landed in Russia for a planned trip that had been reported about recently. We've since learned that Patel did not, in fact, land in Russia today and remains in the U.S. The FBI did not answer our questions when we asked them about it."  "But we do know now that he has not already landed in Russia, as we reported earlier," Dilanian continued. "The timing of any potential trip remains unclear. Again, we regret this error, and we are transparent about when we make errors." FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL, NEW YORK TIMES CLASH OVER PAPER'S CLAIM ITS REPORTER WAS 'INVESTIGATED' There had been speculation among critics that Dilanian's false report was the result of an effort to expose leakers within the FBI. An FBI official would neither confirm nor deny whether leadership had conducted such an operation but said the two leakers involved would "likely" be identified as a result. "We are always hunting leakers," the FBI official told Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad16b6175342cf4db90da8e How Trump DOJ Flagged 20K California Voters Feds Suspect Are Noncitizens te 2026-10-16T00:10:09.005Z How Trump DOJ Flagged 20K California Voters Feds Suspect Are Noncitizens A new court filing details the federal matching process behind a disputed list of California voters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home