https://meenews.co/post/6a8280402c5335ae10476e29 NYPD officers fatally shoot man armed with butcher knife after he advanced toward cops: police te 2026-08-17T03:30:08.199Z NYPD officers fatally shoot man armed with butcher knife after he advanced toward cops: police NYPD officers fatally shot a 54-year-old man Sunday afternoon after police said he advanced toward them with a large butcher knife inside a Lower East Side apartment building. The shooting happened shortly after 4 p.m. at 126 Ludlow Street, where officers were responding to multiple 911 calls reporting an assault in progress. When officers entered the building, they found a trail of blood leading up a staircase, NYPD Assistant Chief Melissa Eger said during a Sunday evening news conference. As officers headed upstairs, they encountered 54-year-old Wei Chan coming down the staircase while armed with what police described as a large butcher knife. LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY PARK SHOOTING KILLS 1, INJURES 4 DURING LIVE BAND PERFORMANCE "Officers repeated multiple commands for the male to show his hands in an effort for him to drop the weapon," Eger said. "As officers issued repeated commands, the male continued to advance towards the officers armed with the large butcher knife." The officers then opened fire, striking Chan. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "He has no known criminal history with our department. However, he does have a documented mental health history with the department," Eger said. POLICE REVEAL NEW DETAILS ABOUT GUNMAN, 5 VICTIMS KILLED IN RURAL MICHIGAN SHOOTING RAMPAGE Officers also found Wei Chan's 75-year-old father, Cheung Chan, suffering from a laceration to the head. Investigators said Wei Chan had injured his father before police arrived. He was also taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. The responding officers were also taken to a hospital for evaluation, police said. "Their actions are a reminder of how officers run towards danger and not away from it," Eger said. VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING SUSPECT FOUND HIDING IN DORM CLOSET ARRESTED Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Sunday that he had been briefed on the shooting and that the incident would undergo an internal investigation. "As with every incident in which NYPD officers discharge their weapons, there will be an internal investigation, and body-worn camera footage of the incident will be released," Mamdani wrote on X. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a827de72c5335ae104767e1 Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 te 2026-08-17T03:20:07.825Z Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 "Nashville" actress Hayden Panettiere died, her representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. She was 36. Circumstances surrounding her death were not immediately made available. "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her rep said in a statement provided to ABC. Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.  This is a developing story. Check back here for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8272302c5335ae10476287 Von Miller signs with Cowboys in homecoming move for 2-time Super Bowl champion: 'Let's make this one special' te 2026-08-17T02:30:08.577Z Von Miller signs with Cowboys in homecoming move for 2-time Super Bowl champion: 'Let's make this one special' Von Miller, the eight-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion, is heading to Jerry’s World for his 15th NFL season. Miller announced he is signing with the Dallas Cowboys, though the specifics of the deal were not disclosed. "Dallas ! Let’s make this one Special !" Miller wrote on X with a photoshopped picture of himself in a Cowboys uniform. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Cowboys legend Demarcus Ware, who also won a Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos alongside Miller, also posted a FaceTime screenshot of the two of them smiling together with the a smiling emoji and "#CowboysNation." Miller also won SB 50 MVP during that game against the Carolina Panthers as well. Miller is coming off a nine-sack season for the Washington Commanders, where he also collected 26 combined tackles across 17 games with his fourth NFL franchise in his career. QUINNEN WILLIAMS AGRESS TO $105.9M CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH COWBOYS, LOCKING HIM IN THROUGH 2030 SEASON Now, Miller will be facing off against the Commanders, and other NFC East foes, with the Cowboys. COWBOYS LEGEND RELISHES IN CALEB DOWNS PICK AS RIVAL TEAM MISSES OUT ON FILLING SECONDARY HOLE Miller is a future Hall of Fame defensive end who has two first team All-Pro nods under his many accolades. He also heads into the 2026 NFL season tied ninth all-time in sacks alongside Ware with 138.5 for his career. This is also a full-circle moment for Miller, who returns home. The DeSoto, Texas native starred at DeSoto High School before earning national recognition during his time with the Texas A&M Aggies. The Broncos ended up taking Miller second overall in the 2011 NFL Draft, but now he heads to Dallas, which is less than an hour away from where he grew up. For the Cowboys, the addition of Miller runs with the theme they’ve had since trading away Micah Parsons one year ago. They have been trying to find that skilled pass rusher since Parsons landed with the Green Bay Packers. Last season, the Cowboys had just 31 sacks, which was in the bottom third of the league. Of course, sacks are not the only statistic that matters, but as a defense, Dallas allowed the third-most yards (377.0) and the most points (30.1) per game of any team in the league. COWBOYS LOCK IN GEORGE PICKENS WITH $27.3M FRANCHISE TAG DESPITE FAILING TO REACH LONG-TERM CONTRACT The Cowboys have tried to shore up their defense this offseason, including the addition of Parsons’ old Packers teammate, outside linebacker Rashan Gary, ex-Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Otito Ogbonnia, and ex-San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters while using two first-round draft choices on defensive players — Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and UCF linebacker Malachi Lawrence. Finally, with new defensive coordinator Christian Parker in place, the Cowboys want to see their defense keep opponents out of the end zone, while their offense continues to find it like they did at a high rate last season. The Cowboys had the second-best offense in terms of yards in 2025. Can Miller be that much of a difference, though? Can he fill the sack void left when Parsons packed for Green Bay? He had a solid performance in 2025, and perhaps the homecoming will add some extra juice for the future Hall of Famer as he joins his new team. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8264202c5335ae1047611c Louisiana man accused of killing wife, propping her body up for multistate drive te 2026-08-17T01:30:08.422Z Louisiana man accused of killing wife, propping her body up for multistate drive A Louisiana man is accused of killing his wife and propping her body up in the passenger seat of his car and driving through multiple states before he was arrested in Tennessee, according to authorities. Tyronne Brazille, 50, was pulled over by police in Memphis for a traffic violation on Thursday when officers found the lifeless body of his wife, Lanessa Bradford, 50, in the passenger seat of his vehicle with a gunshot wound, WREG reported. A longtime friend of the woman, Shelicka Decker, told the outlet that the couple had been married for years and Bradford was planning to leave Brazille. NEW JERSEY MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING WIFE WITH BARBELL ALLEGEDLY CONFESSED IN MESSAGES TO RELATIVES: REPORT "She had the money saved up. She had come up with a plan, and she was going to just vanish. That was the only way she would be able to get away from him," Decker said. "She was going to leave her car, she was going to leave all the things behind, and she had been in touch with her family that was out of town, and that’s how she was going to make this move to get away." But before Bradford had the chance to leave, investigators allege Brazille shot and killed her during an argument at Independence Community Park in Baton Rouge, according to investigators, WREG reported. Investigators said Brazille drove through several states with his wife's body in the vehicle before he was stopped in Memphis. He was taken into custody in Memphis as a fugitive. "I have so many questions, like, what were you doing in the car with her that amount of time while she was deceased," Decker said. "Where was his mind at during that ride? It’s so crazy and heartbreaking." DATING-APP CHARMER ACCUSED OF MURDER AFTER HISTORY OF DOMESTIC ARRESTS INVOLVING WOMEN HE MET ONLINE Decker said Bradford had told her that Brazille threatened to kill himself or Bradford when she discussed leaving him, but Decker said she never believed he would actually follow through. "He never put his hands on her up until recently, like maybe like two or three months ago," Decker said. "It wouldn’t have surprised me if someone had called and said that he killed himself because he always says this. It surprised me that he killed her." Decker said Bradford worked at an elementary school in Baton Rouge, and the school asked police to conduct a welfare check at her home after she missed a few days of work. "It’s such an unfortunate situation, like everybody, she was such a good person. Everybody, she uplifted a lot of people, a lot of parents," Decker said. "My prayers are with her family and friends as well as his, because we were all friends. We all, you know, hung around each other, and this is just not the same person that we grew up with." Brazille is scheduled to appear in court on Monday as he awaits extradition to Louisiana. Police said Brazille is expected to face a murder charge after extradition in connection with Bradford’s death. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a825f6f2c5335ae104760af Todd Blanche backs Jeanine Pirro after Lincoln Memorial pool vandalism case dismissal te 2026-08-17T01:10:07.796Z Todd Blanche backs Jeanine Pirro after Lincoln Memorial pool vandalism case dismissal U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday said he supports U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her office moved to dismiss the vandalism case involving the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Federal prosecutors on July 31 moved to drop the case against Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the $14 million project after cracks, algae growth and peeling sealant were discovered. Prosecutors cited evidence indicating the damage may have stemmed from a botched renovation rather than vandalism. Blanche said he and President Donald Trump both support Pirro, but acknowledged that he could not fault the president for his reaction to the case dismissal, as "potential vandalism" may still be involved. "I absolutely support U.S. Attorney Pirro, as does President Trump," he said on NBC’s "Meet the Press." TRUMP URGES JEANINE PIRRO TO REVISIT DROPPED LINCOLN MEMORIAL REFLECTING POOL VANDALISM CASE "Now, that’s different than whether the president is extraordinarily frustrated at what happened in that case. And I don’t in any way fault him for that." Blanche clarified that the court filings did not conclude that all of the damage was caused by faulty construction, noting that a witness reportedly claimed to have seen Hearn vandalizing the reflecting pool. However, he acknowledged that witness accounts alone are not sufficient evidence to prove the case. "Well, there’s a witness that said, ‘I observed the defendant vandalizing the reflecting pool.’ Now, that’s different than whether ultimately we have the proof." Hearn has maintained his innocence.  TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON REFLECTING POOL VANDALISM ALLEGATIONS, CITES NEW WITNESS ACCOUNT Despite the evidentiary issues surrounding the case, Blanche said Pirro is doing a "phenomenal job" prosecuting vandalism involving memorials and monuments.  His comments came after Pirro’s office pursued a separate $1,000 property-destruction case involving a veterans memorial last Thursday. A female suspect, Melissa L. Farris, allegedly spray-painted the words "clean hands, diary money" in bright pink paint and dumped bubble soap into the memorial’s fountain. "U.S. Attorney Pirro is doing a phenomenal job enforcing that, going after anybody who’s doing it. And I think judging her on a single case because of the evidence that we had is not fair," he said. Blanche also said he would also consider last Thursday’s White House request asking the Justice Department to explore whether a new misdemeanor prosecution could be brought against Hearn after Pirro’s office dropped the original vandalism case. WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL ON NATIONAL MALL VANDALIZED WITH PINK SPRAY PAINT; FOUNTAIN OVERFLOWING WITH BUBBLES "Will I take the President of the United States’s view on something into consideration? Yes, of course," he said. "That’s certainly something that I listen to." The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a825f6f2c5335ae104760a6 Mercury coach blasts WNBA narratives but ignores Fever coach Stephanie White’s role in the mess te 2026-08-17T01:10:07.152Z Mercury coach blasts WNBA narratives but ignores Fever coach Stephanie White’s role in the mess Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts lit up his media session Saturday, taking dead aim at the endless noise surrounding the WNBA. But instead of addressing why players like Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark keep taking hits from activists and mainstream outlets, Tibbetts rushed to the defense of Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White. "It really pisses me off. It's disappointing," Tibbetts said regarding the narrative around the league. "This is a great league. We've got great players. There's great stories, great rookies, great teams. We just spend so much time talking about the wrong stuff. I don't know why that happens in our league. It's disappointing. I don't know who can help change the narrative. Is it the coaches? Is it the players? Is it the media? There's outside sources that are trying to create division, and at times it's not a lot of fun." TEXAS LAWMAKER SAYS WNBA RESPONSE ON CAITLIN CLARK ‘FALLS SHORT,’ KEEPS ‘EVERY OPTION ON THE TABLE’ Tibbetts singled out the backlash directed at White after her limp reaction to a hard foul on Cunningham. "We make it about basketball, but some of the things that Steph has to go through, that's wrong," Tibbetts added. "There's no other coach in any professional sport that has to go through the stuff that she does, and I think of her a lot. It's not fair. It's not fair. She's hired to coach basketball. They got a great team and they're just dealing with stuff that doesn't really matter. So that still pisses me off." White has been criticized for being too passive in protecting her players, notably after DiJonai Carrington slammed Sophie Cunningham across the neck. Cunningham was already a target in the media for daring to speak out about protecting women's sports regarding transgender athletes. FEVER COACH STEPHANIE WHITE DODGES QUESTION ON GOP LETTER ABOUT CAITLIN CLARK’S TREATMENT IN WNBA Instead of standing up for her player, Stephanie White ducked behind a wall of corporate word salad. White insisted Carrington had no bad intent, brushed it off as a routine hard foul, and apparently hoped everyone would just move along. White's spineless refusal to defend Cunningham or acknowledge the targeted hostility toward players like Clark is what actually drives the outrage. When activists and media hacks attack your locker room, a head coach cannot just sit on the fence. Tibbetts wants fans to blame outside agitators for ruining the league's momentum. In reality, his impassioned defense of White is basic WNBA brand protection. WNBA SUDDENLY WANTS TO STICK TO BASKETBALL AFTER YEARS OF MAKING POLITICS PART OF THE PRODUCT The WNBA would rather circle the wagons around its own establishment than back players who dare to express their views on matters like protecting women's sports. Until coaches like White stop playing it safe and start defending their players, Tibbetts can complain about the narrative all he wants. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a825d1a2c5335ae1047605c Rob Schneider leans on faith, holds hope for reconciliation with estranged daughter Elle King te 2026-08-17T01:00:10.350Z Rob Schneider leans on faith, holds hope for reconciliation with estranged daughter Elle King Rob Schneider's relationship with estranged daughter Elle King may be strained, but he has hope for the future. Schneider, 62, admitted on Andrew Gold's "Heretics" podcast that he'll always be there for the "very talented" country singer despite challenges with the past. The "Grown Ups" actor recalled a previous public appearance where he admitted he "wasn't the dad" that his daughter needed. KELSEY GRAMMER URGES AMERICANS TO LOOK TO FOUNDING FATHERS FOR GUIDANCE AS NATION FACES DEEP DIVISIONS "I wasn't prepared emotionally for the outpouring of what I received after that," Schneider said. "There's an endemic – and I don't know if in other cultures, but in the United States – an endemic of kids who went off to college and came back and said, 'My daughter doesn't want to have a relationship with me anymore,' or, 'I can't see my grandkids.'" "It's an attack on the culture in a way that the culture is vulnerable." In 2024, King shared insight into her at-times "toxic" childhood during an appearance on BunnieXO's "Dumb Blonde" podcast. King confessed that her dad was "just not nice" and would go "four or five years without talking" to her. "I put out my record and people finally started asking about my dad," she said. "My dad called me, and was like, ‘Don’t f---ing talk about me in the press.'" DENISE RICHARDS SAYS SAMI 'STANDS UP' TO DAD CHARLIE SHEEN AND THAT HE NEEDS IT She remembered, "If I would ever spend a summer with my dad, it would be on a movie set. I would just get lost in the shuffle. If I ever messed up a shot, if I ever was talking, like, I would get in f---ing trouble." "He also didn't have a very good reputation. I don't want to be associated with him. He's just not nice. You can want someone to change so much; you can't control anyone else's actions. You can't control people's feelings. All you can control is how you react and what you do with your feelings, and sometimes I f---ing boil up, and I boil over and I f---ing bust my lid." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER King added, "You try every different angle. I would try letters. I would try soft. I would try yelling … my dad forgot about every single birthday. I spent my 18th birthday in a summer school, and they brought me cupcakes, and I came home and my dad forgot my birthday." Schneider later apologized for the past, and admitted he wasn't sure if his daughter accepted his words. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The door's open, and I would say, you know, I love you and ... I'm there when you want," he said. "We had an exchange, and I'll leave it at that. The thing about, as a parent, you just have to love and be available and be an open door. My door's always open." He added, "The second she needs me, I'll be there. That's all you can do, and the idea that I'm going to somehow ... that I need something, that I can force my way or force ... no. It has to be something that ... an openness." Schneider conveyed the importance of recognizing a "higher power" to help guide him through difficult times. "When things get taken away, and if that's everything – your fame and your attachment to this stuff – if that gets taken from you, and that's all you have, then you have nothing," he said. "But if you realize there is something higher than all of that and your connection to that, then at that point there's nothing that anybody could do to you." He added, "The thing about Christianity, it's really … it's love others, and it's really about forgiveness. And forgiveness isn't something you give to somebody else. It's a gift you give to yourself. You can't carry stuff. You have to let go." King's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a825abf2c5335ae10476013 Todd Blanche rejects NBC anchor’s DOJ independence pledge, says Trump would never cross ‘legal line’ te 2026-08-17T00:50:07.539Z Todd Blanche rejects NBC anchor’s DOJ independence pledge, says Trump would never cross ‘legal line’ Newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche rejected NBC host Kristen Welker's request Sunday on "Meet the Press" that he pledge the Justice Department (DOJ) would always act independently of the White House, arguing the agency must remain able to carry out lawful presidential policy priorities. "No, I’m not going to pledge that. And no attorney general should ever pledge that," Blanche said. Blanche used President Donald Trump’s directive to target violent criminals to distinguish lawful presidential direction from political interference in an individual case. TRUMP’S DC LAW-AND-ORDER BLITZ MARKS ONE YEAR WITH EYE-POPPING HAUL OF SUSPECTS "If President Trump says, ‘I want the Department of Justice to go after every violent criminal in this country,’ which is what he has said, what you’re saying to me is I should say, ‘No, sir, I’m not going to do it,’" Blanche said. According to the Justice Manual, the department's own rules draw the distinction Blanche described. They permit coordination between the White House and DOJ on policy matters unrelated to pending cases, while limiting contacts about cases to senior officials to protect enforcement decisions from partisan or improper influence. Blanche also gave a similar answer when Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., asked whether the Justice Department was independent from the White House during his confirmation hearing in July. "The Department of Justice, like every single Department in the executive [branch], is part of the executive," Blanche said. BLANCHE SURVIVES REPUBLICAN DEFECTORS AS TRUMP GETS HIS NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL The Justice Department pointed Fox News Digital on Sunday to a post from Emily Covington, director of DOJ’s Office of Public Affairs, in response to questions about Welker’s exchange with Blanche. NBC News and the White House did not immediately respond. "DOJ is part of the executive branch. Are you suggesting that the focus of the Department should not align with the policy goals of the President, who was elected by the American people? Elected because the people voted for the priorities of that President," Covington said. Welker followed Blanche's explanation by asking whether he would comply if Trump directed him to cross an ethical or legal line. Blanche rejected the premise and pointed to his constitutional oath. "He never has. He never will," Blanche said. "I swore to the Constitution of the United States like every cabinet secretary has done and like every attorney general before me has done." DOZEN GOP REBELS FAIL TO PERMANENTLY KILL TRUMP'S CONTROVERSIAL $2B FUND DOJ separately told Fox News Digital that Blanche had addressed the issue publicly and raised the Biden-era investigation into classified records at Mar-a-Lago. "The AG has addressed this at length publicly," a DOJ spokesperson said. FBI records released by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley showed officials in the Washington Field Office said they had not established probable cause for a search warrant and favored seeking Trump’s cooperation through a consensual search. The DOJ’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section maintained that probable cause existed and pressed forward with the warrant. A federal magistrate approved the warrant before the August 2022 search. A separate May 2022 FBI communication showed coordination among DOJ, the White House Counsel’s Office and the National Archives during the classified-records investigation. Plans to interview Trump aide Walt Nauta depended on the timing of a Biden briefing and coordination between White House Counsel and DOJ. The publicly reported excerpt concerned the Nauta interview and executive-privilege questions, rather than an explicit White House directive to conduct the later search. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The National Archives said the White House transmitted a DOJ-backed statutory request for the FBI to access 15 boxes Trump had returned, but distinguished that process from the later search and said NARA had no prior knowledge of or involvement in it. Blanche later said he would consider Trump's views on an individual prosecution but would stand up for what he believed was right. He also denied that the president directs him to prosecute specific people. Blanche's confirmation faced opposition as some Senate Republicans demanded that he rescind a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and narrow IRS audit protections for Trump and his family. Senators Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, ultimately joined every Senate Democrat in opposing his nomination. "Mr. Blanche has taken several actions that have further eroded the Department’s independence, and that is the basis for my vote to oppose his confirmation," Collins said. Blanche sought to reassure DOJ employees during his first workforce address as attorney general Thursday by promising fair and impartial enforcement. "I promise you that I will lead this department with integrity," Blanche said. "I promise you that I will focus on our core mission, which is to uphold the rule of law fairly and impartially." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a825abe2c5335ae1047600a Iran war thrusts Diego Garcia into spotlight as official calls US military base ‘integral’ te 2026-08-17T00:50:06.895Z Iran war thrusts Diego Garcia into spotlight as official calls US military base ‘integral’ An official with the self-described Chagossian government-in-exile said Sunday that the war with Iran has underscored Diego Garcia’s strategic importance to U.S. forces and Middle East regional stability, with the Pentagon shifting logistics to the remote U.K.-U.S. base in the Indian Ocean after an Iranian strike on a major American installation in Bahrain. The base, in the southern Chagos Archipelago, has reportedly supported carrier strike groups including the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose forces have conducted air operations and helped enforce the blockade of Iranian ports. The U.S. military’s wartime logistics network now stretches across a roughly 2,200-mile maritime supply route to Diego Garcia, allowing forces to avoid coastal facilities vulnerable to Iranian attacks but requiring longer shuttle runs and slower replenishment, according to The New York Times. "That is an inconvenience, but it shows the importance of the base," James Tumbridge, an international lawyer who serves as attorney general for the Chagossian government-in-exile, told Fox News Digital. UK DEFENSE SHORTFALLS HIGHLIGHTED AS BRITAIN AVOIDS IRAN OFFENSIVE ROLE AMID TRUMP CRITICISM "The base is integral to regional security for the U.K., U.S. and our allies. This latest news emphasizes it." "Bahrain is a far easier target, so the U.S. change of supply arrangement makes sense," Tumbridge said, adding, "Hopefully the new British PM will not deny the U.S. this change of use." "It shows the importance of the base and asking a third country for permission is not what the U.S. will want, and so I hope this means Trump will still oppose the handover," Tumbridge went on to say, referring to a proposed agreement that would transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. In 2025, the U.K. and Mauritius signed a treaty that would recognize Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago while allowing the U.K. to retain control of Diego Garcia for an initial 99-year period. The British government later put implementation of the agreement on hold amid renewed U.S. concerns over the sovereignty transfer. STARMER IN 'SEISMIC' CRISIS, UK DEFENSE CHIEF QUITS BEFORE HIGH-STAKES TRUMP NATO SUMMIT Reports emerged in June that U.S. officials had drafted a proposal to bypass Britain and strike a deal to take control of Diego Garcia, one of several alternatives to then-Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius. The first minister of the self-described Chagossian government-in-exile responded that month and said the Chagos Islands were not for sale or "for stealing either," but argued that he "can’t blame" Trump for "looking to secure the military base." "Trump cannot buy the islands. That suggestion made by some is unhelpful to us all. Only the U.K. can sell the islands, as only the U.K. owns them," Tumbridge also said on Sunday. "The arguments over sovereignty do not get fixed via a sale, and Mauritius cannot sell them unless the U.K. first gives them away," he added. "It is not in the U.K.’s interest to sell them. Whether we keep them and continue our support for the U.S. base or we cede them to Mauritius is the choice — my desire is the former." Mauritius has long claimed sovereignty over the archipelago, a position backed by a 2019 advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice and subsequent U.N. action. The U.K. government, however, permitted the U.S. to use Diego Garcia for limited defensive operations targeting Iranian missile capabilities in March after initially withholding approval for offensive strikes. GULF COUNTRIES STRONGLY CONDEMN IRAN'S DRONE ATTACK ON BAHRAIN AS RISING TENSIONS THREATEN MOU "The U.S. wanted to use Chagos Diego Garcia for air strikes at the very beginning. The U.K. consulted Mauritius and refused — hence Trump finally appreciating why sovereignty transfer was a problem," Tumbridge said. "After the attacks on Cyprus, the U.K. allowed certain so-called defense uses, and Iran did fire at Diego Garcia, but they missed." On March 20, Reuters reported that Iran had fired two ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia. One missile failed in flight, while a U.S. warship fired an interceptor at the other, though it was initially unclear whether the interception succeeded. British officials later said one missile fell short and the other was intercepted. "No serious concerns have been shared — the earlier attempt showed a lack of range and targeting ability," Tumbridge said. "The British Government and the Commissioner for the Territory have already tried to say the last attack makes the islands unsafe. No one seriously believes that Iran would try to target the outer islands that presently only have a population of six people." PENTAGON RACES TO BUY 10X MORE MISSILES AS IRAN WAR DWINDLES ARSENAL, THREATENS READINESS FOR CHINA AGGRESSION The reported U.S. logistical strains and renewed focus on Diego Garcia came as the USS Abraham Lincoln approached nine months of continuous deployment in the region. Speaking at Joint Base Andrews on Aug. 14, Trump said a new aircraft carrier was heading to the Middle East to replace it. "That ship is moving," Trump said when reporters asked about the carrier. Meanwhile, Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, also met with service members aboard the carrier, which is expected to be relieved amid concerns raised by families over the extended deployment. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Pentagon for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8256132c5335ae10475f93 Haley Stevens urges El-Sayed to ditch Hasan Piker affiliation after Michigan primary te 2026-08-17T00:30:11.025Z Haley Stevens urges El-Sayed to ditch Hasan Piker affiliation after Michigan primary Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., urged Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated her in Michigan's fierce Democratic primary election, to sever ties with controversial, far-left streamer Hasan Piker on "The Sunday Briefing," saying the party's nominee should now turn his attention toward Michigan voters as he pivots to the general election. Stevens maintained her primary-season criticism of Piker even while backing El-Sayed, describing herself as still committed to the party. "It certainly makes sense to get rid of this Hasan Piker affiliation," she said, also asserting that the Democratic plans for healthcare, democracy and Black-owned businesses are better than those of Republican Mike Rogers, who will oppose El-Sayed in the Senate race. Asked whether El-Sayed had said or done anything other than winning the Democratic nomination to earn the support and assuage the concerns of groups that voted for Stevens, such as Jewish voters, Black voters or Reagan-era Democrats, Stevens pointed to her own good performance with those demographics, identifying herself as a Zionist Democrat and asserting that her party had room for all those communities. HASAN PIKER TORCHED OVER PLAYBOOK TO DODGE HIS PAST CONTROVERSIES: 'BATS--- CRAZY' DSA BRAND ON TRIAL AS EL-SAYED STRUGGLES WHERE DEMS CAN LEAST AFFORD IT "I came really close [to winning the primary] and I'm still a Democrat. I'm still out here talking about my views and values. I want the people who share my views and values to feel safe and to feel heard in the Democratic Party." The face-off to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, who backed Stevens, is a must-win contest for Democrats and one of roughly a dozen general election Senate races expected to determine whether Republicans retain their narrow majority. A new Fox News poll indicates that the progressive El-Sayed trails Republican candidate Mike Rogers by four points in the general election race, and that he is underperforming with Black voters, women and suburban voters compared with former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Rogers and El-Sayed are set to face off in the swing state's Senate election on Nov. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8256112c5335ae10475f8a Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese rivalry gets a new chapter in Fever-Dream overtime thriller te 2026-08-17T00:30:09.732Z Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese rivalry gets a new chapter in Fever-Dream overtime thriller Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese gave the WNBA an overtime thriller Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. Clark scored 26 points, hit two enormous free throws late in overtime and grabbed the game-sealing rebound as the Indiana Fever beat Reese and the Atlanta Dream, 95-91. ANGEL REESE’S LATEST WNBA CONTROVERSY SHOWS HOW VICTIMHOOD BECAME CENTRAL TO HER BRAND It was a real team win for the Fever. But Clark and Reese were right in the middle of the biggest moments, including Reese’s missed layup at the end of regulation that sent the game to overtime. Indiana had to earn it, too. The Fever trailed by eight after Atlanta scored 28 points in the third quarter to open a 72-64 advantage. But for a team known for its offensive firepower, it was Indiana’s defense that made the clutch plays down the stretch. The Fever held the Dream to nine points in the fourth, outscored Atlanta 17-9 and forced overtime. It was the lowest fourth-quarter scoring output for the Dream this season. But it almost didn't matter. The Dream had the ball in the final seconds of regulation with the score tied 81-81. Rhyne Howard missed a 3 with 5.5 seconds left, but Reese grabbed the offensive rebound and had a clean look at the basket. She clanked the layup attempt off the backboard and then the front of the rim. Naz Hillmon collected the rebound and threw up a desperation shot before time expired, but she also missed and the game went to overtime. Reese opened the extra period with a basket off a teammate’s miss, but Indiana scored the next eight points. Kelsey Mitchell’s layup with 13.6 seconds left stretched the Fever’s lead to 93-88 and gave her 20 points, extending her streak to 19 consecutive 20-point games. Then came the wild finish. A controversial foul call on Clark with 10 seconds remaining sent Howard to the line for three free throws. Indiana challenged the call and ESPN broadcasters said they thought the call would be overturned. Instead, officials upheld the call. Howard made all three, cutting Indiana’s lead to 93-91. WNBA SILENT AFTER CAITLIN CLARK SAYS LEAGUES SHOULD DETERMINE WHO SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN WOMEN'S SPORTS Atlanta had no choice but to foul Clark on the other end. She calmly made both free throws to essentially seal the victory. The Dream missed their final shot, Clark grabbed the rebound and alertly heaved the ball to the other end of the court to run out the remaining few seconds. Clark finished with 26 points and nine assists, though she needed 20 shots to get there and committed five turnovers. Still, she was there when Indiana needed her most, both at the line and on the glass. Mitchell added 20 points on 9-for-22 shooting. Makayla Timpson was terrific with 20 points on 9-for-13 shooting, including six points in OT. Aliyah Boston posted 18 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, five steals and three blocks. Sophie Cunningham had just three points, but they came on a clutch and-1 to give the Fever a 78-77 lead with 3:35 left in the fourth quarter. Reese put together another active stat line with 15 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. But she shot just 5 for 16 from the field, committed four turnovers and had five fouls. Allisha Gray carried Atlanta offensively with 32 points, while Howard added 17. The Dream made nearly everything at the foul line, going 25-for-26. It still wasn’t enough. Clark and Reese have played in plenty of big games before. Sunday’s game had a little of everything: early runs, a late defensive stand, a missed shot at the buzzer, overtime drama and Clark sealing it at the line. That’s a pretty good new chapter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a824a592c5335ae10475c92 WNBA fan subreddit bans posters from using Sophie Cunningham's name after defense of women's sports te 2026-08-16T23:40:09.340Z WNBA fan subreddit bans posters from using Sophie Cunningham's name after defense of women's sports The WNBA and its fans are in a constant struggle to outdo whatever previous record they already set for most ridiculous sports league ever created. Despite their best efforts and hard work, the WNBA has seen its popularity and general interest increase in recent years thanks primarily to Caitlin Clark. Clark, who singlehandedly brought ratings and attendance up, to the point where the players now receive significantly better salaries and travel benefits, is widely disliked across the league and by many fans of other teams. Then, over the last several weeks and months, the self-destructive tendencies and nature of the WNBA organization, its coaches, and fans has reared its ugly head yet again. This time, their ire has been directed at Sophie Cunningham. CLUELESS WNBA ATTACKS 'BAD-FAITH' FANS WHO DON'T WANT BIOLOGICAL MEN RUINING WOMEN'S SPORTS What did Cunningham do to deserve this treatment? She made comments publicly supportive of keeping male athletes out of women's sports. A position shared by 80%-90% of the American public, and 0% of the league's players, coaches, or officials. Who are preparing for weeks and months of meetings to try and decide on a definition of the word "woman," in the Women's National Basketball Association. For this unforgivable crime, Cunningham has been booed, faced protests, been criticized by other players, saw opposing coaches wear t-shirts specifically targeted at her. Her own coach rushed to come to the defense of DiJonai Carrington after Carrington clotheslined her, leading to a bloody mouth. And now, in perhaps the most ridiculous and explanatory example of the league's fandom, has seen her name banned from the WNBA subreddit. Seriously. One Reddit user tried to post about Sophie Cunningham in the r/WNBA subreddit, only to find that they weren't able to use her name or several other abbreviations. They then messaged the moderators, who then confirmed that this was a purposeful decision and that any further questioning would lean to being banned. "Why do you ban people from posting about Sophie Cunningham, who's a WNBA player?," the user asked. "We filter content based on Sophi [sic] because it tends to bring out trolls and people who aren't fans of the W," the mod answered. "But she's a WNBA player that does have actual fans," the user responded. "If you can't post about a player you're a fan of, that seems ridiculous." "We have chosen to filter content. If you want to post freely about Sophie you can go to a different sub," the mod said. Unsurprisingly, the user pointed out that it's absurd to block posts about a WNBA player in the r/WNBA subreddit, asking how that made sense. "You aren't even a contributor to this sub, so I suggest you go back to the other WNBA subs. This is our decision. If you keep messaging about this you will be banned," the moderator answered. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Oh yeah. That's the WNBA fandom we all know and "love." RILEY GAINES SAYS WNBA IS 'HELLBENT' ON BEING AN ACTIVIST ORGANIZATION OVER A BASKETBALL LEAGUE It really is a near-perfect example of the problems with the league and those around it. They are comically disconnected from the real world and totally disinterested in building up the players people care about. New fans, brought in by Clark and enjoying Cunningham, are raising the profile of the league. And as the old expression goes, a rising tide lifts all boats. Instead of realizing that, accepting it, celebrating it, and building on it to make the WNBA more popular permanently, after Clark retires, they're doing everything possible to undermine it. Working hard to ensure that any fans who have started watching because of these players is turned off by the fans. Or by the league's open disregard for them. Typical WNBA brilliance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a824a582c5335ae10475c89 Hakeem Jeffries rejects Medicare for All, DSA agenda as Ro Khanna calls health plan 'most important priority' te 2026-08-16T23:40:08.769Z Hakeem Jeffries rejects Medicare for All, DSA agenda as Ro Khanna calls health plan 'most important priority' House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., rejected support for Medicare for All and the Democratic Socialists of America's (DSA) agenda Sunday, saying Democrats should prioritize affordability as they seek to recapture the House in November following a wave of progressive primary victories. "Meet the Press," host Kristen Welker asked Jeffries directly whether he personally supported Medicare for All. "No, i — as you indicated, I haven’t cosponsored the Medicare for All legislation that has been introduced over the last several years," Jeffries said. "I do think we need to figure out how to fix our broken health care system and then build something better once we repair the damage that has been done." Jeffries also said that as the Democratic leader in the House, it was not legislation he supported, while also reiterating that he wanted to find a path to fix the health care system and "make health care affordable for every single American." THE MEDICARE FOR ALL TRADE-OFFS SOCIALISTS AREN'T TALKING ABOUT, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS Congressional records show Jeffries formally co-sponsored the Medicare for All Act of 2019 and later co-sponsored the 2021 version. However, he was not among the 102 additional House cosponsors announced when Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced H.R. 3069 in April 2025. The NYC DSA Healthcare Working Group credited its months-long organizing campaign with helping secure his 2019 support, although it described his position as qualified because he also backed Medicare X, a public-option bill. "Rep. Jeffries’ public endorsement of this legislation is the result of all these efforts and of this growing national movement," the working group said at the time. The DSA's new "Workers Deserve More!" program calls for universal health care at no cost to individuals, as well as abolishing ICE and the Senate, replacing the president and Supreme Court with an executive and judiciary subordinate to Congress and redirecting police funding as a step toward fully abolishing police and prisons. MAMDANI CLASHES WITH DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS' PUSH TO ABOLISH POLICE AND PRISONS When Welker asked whether democratic socialists belong under the Democratic Party’s tent, Jeffries rejected the organization’s platform while leaving room for candidates who win Democratic nominations. "I don’t support the DSA agenda as has been articulated by the DSA itself," Jeffries said. "You’re going to have individual members who have been elected in Democratic primaries, and if they are elected in the general in November, will be part of the House Democratic Caucus. It’s going to be a broad caucus. There will be progressives. There will be New Dems. There will be Blue Dogs," he added. Seven incumbent House Democrats have lost primaries this cycle, thus far. They include Jeffries-backed Reps. Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat, who lost to DSA-backed or affiliated candidates, Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier in New York. TOP DEM TORCHES SOCIALISTS TAKING OVER HIS PARTY: 'THEY'RE ANTI-AMERICAN' Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., publicly broke with Jeffries in a separate "Meet the Press" interview on Sunday and called for a House vote if Democrats regain the majority. "Medicare for All is arguably the most important priority," Khanna said. "The case for Medicare for All has never been clearer or more urgent. Congress must pass Medicare for All." Khanna released a statement on an updated Yale analysis on Friday, prepared in response to his inquiry, projecting that a single-payer system could reduce annual national health expenditures from $5.28 trillion to $4.24 trillion. Former MS NOW host Mehdi Hasan also criticized Jeffries’ position Sunday, accusing the Democratic leader of being out of step with his party. "A reminder that the vast majority of Democrats across the country support Medicare for All. This man is so out of touch with his party. How is he their leader??" Hasan said in an X post. Fox News Digital reached out to the DSA for comment, but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a824a582c5335ae10475c80 Trump orders major cut to US-South Korea drills as North Korea ramps up missile tests te 2026-08-16T23:40:08.124Z Trump orders major cut to US-South Korea drills as North Korea ramps up missile tests President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back upcoming U.S.-South Korea military exercises on Sunday, arguing that the operations cost too much and send a hostile message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. At the same time, the president went on to criticize Seoul for declining to join U.S. war efforts to denuclearize Iran. Writing on Truth Social, Trump noted that while it was too late to cancel the drills entirely, he was dissatisfied with the longstanding military arrangement between Washington and Seoul. "Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea, I am not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with South Korea," Trump wrote. NORTH KOREA LAUNCHES ANOTHER BALLISTIC MISSILE AS US, SOUTH KOREA PREPARE FOR MILITARY DRILLS "These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as usual!), but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Country that, as long as Donald J. Trump has been President, has been unthreatening and respectful." In the same post, Trump linked his frustration over the military exercises to a separate diplomatic exchange regarding Iran. "While somewhat unrelated (?), I recently asked the President of South Korea if they would like to join us in the Denuclearization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and they said, ‘No thanks!’" Trump wrote, referring to Lee Jae Myung. NORTH KOREA EXPERT WARNS US CAN 'NEVER TAKE THEIR EYE OFF' KIM JONG UN FOLLOWING MISSILE TEST DURING IRAN WAR Trump’s directive came a day before what is known as the Ulchi Freedom Shield, an 11-day annual joint military exercise scheduled to begin Monday. The routine maneuvers are to strengthen defense readiness across the Korean Peninsula, where about 28,500 U.S. service members are stationed as part of U.S. Forces Korea. This year’s exercise is set to involve roughly 18,000 South Korean troops, a level similar to previous years. Pyongyang, however, has consistently opposed the annual drills, with North Korea’s Foreign Ministry calling the exercise "a rehearsal for an aggressive war" last week in a statement carried by state media, Reuters reported. Trump’s order to scale back operations also follows a fresh surge in weapons testing by Pyongyang, which conducted two ballistic missile launches within six days this month. MOSCOW, KYIV ASSASSINS HUNT WEAPONS BOSSES AS UKRAINE WAR SPILLS BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD Following the most recent test on Aug. 12, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said it was consulting closely with regional allies, adding that its assessment indicated the launch did not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel, territory or allies. U.S. officials issued a smiliar response after the earlier launch on Aug. 6, saying Washington remained committed to defending the U.S. homeland and its regional allies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also warned that Pyongyang is using Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to test and refine its military hardware on active battlefields. In a statement posted to social media, Zelenskyy said Moscow is preparing to deploy additional North Korean troops and has received additional North Korean ballistic missiles. "For the first time in its history, Russia cannot wage war without reinforcements from North Korea," Zelenskyy said. "North Korea’s ballistic missiles and other weapons are being improved through its collaboration with Russia," Zelenskyy said. "The more North Korean strikes there are here in Ukraine, in Europe, the more their missiles and soldiers are used, the more they correct their shortcomings and blind spots, the greater the danger will later be for Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, and other countries in the region." This is also not the first time Trump has scaled back joint exercises with South Korea.  During his first term as well, following his initial Singapore summit with Kim Jong-un, he called the "war games" "provocative" and expensive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a824a572c5335ae10475c74 Paws group promotes literacy te 2026-08-16T23:40:07.185Z Paws group promotes literacy The nonprofit Paws for Youth is encouraging families to include pets in at home learning routines after seeing firsthand how therapy dogs can help children become more confident readers through the organization’s Animals, Books & Children (ABC) program. Throughout the school year, trained therapy dog teams from Paws for Youth visit schools across Arizona, giving children an opportunity to read aloud to a nonjudgmental animal companion. The program is designed to build confidence, improve motivation and help children develop a lifelong love of books. The organization said that teachers participating in the program regularly report improvements in students’ willingness to read aloud and engage with books. Some children who are initially reluctant readers become enthusiastic participants after spending time with a therapy dog. Families can recreate many of the same benefits at home. Paws for Youth recommends creating a comfortable space where children can read aloud to a family pet. The audience doesn’t have to be a dog. Cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, fish and even favorite stuffed animals can provide a supportive audience for young readers. For more information, visit www.pawsforyouth.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8248012c5335ae10475a70 Charles Sauer: Can the FCC just let us be? te 2026-08-16T23:30:09.562Z Charles Sauer: Can the FCC just let us be? Following ABC, NBC, and CBS’s refusal to air Donald Trump’s recent prime time address, the president threatened to revoke the networks’ broadcasting licenses. The argument is that, by refusing to air the president’s speech, the networks violated their legal obligation… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a823e9e2c5335ae1047597c Angel Reese admits she was 'playing like s---' before helping Dream build halftime lead over Fever te 2026-08-16T22:50:06.154Z Angel Reese admits she was 'playing like s---' before helping Dream build halftime lead over Fever Angel Reese was critical of how she started her Atlanta Dream contest against the Indiana Fever on Sunday night, and let everyone know about it at halftime. The Dream ended the first two quarters with a four-point lead, but Reese was 0-of-6 from the field to start the game and missed several shots from inside the paint. But she was pivotal in the Dream putting together a 17-4 run to close out the first half. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM During a halftime interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe, Reese was quite candid discussing the start she had. "I was playing like s--- in the beginning, but it’s a game of runs," she said. "You’ve got to put that in your back pocket just because you know you have teammates that have your back. [Allisha Gray], Madina [Okot], [Rhyne Howard] – they’re carrying us right now." FEVER AT DREAM BEST BET: WHY ATLANTA CAN COVER THE SPREAD EVEN IF CAITLIN CLARK PLAYS Gray was the Dream’s leading scorer against Caitlin Clark and the Fever, and she continued that play with 21 points as of the third quarter. Okot also dropped six points off the bench with six rebounds, one steal and one block as well. "Just playing together, playing collectively and let our defense speak for itself." Reese finished the first half with seven points on 3-of-10 shooting and nine rebounds. Rowe asked what changed for Reese after the cold start. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Taking my time. Woosah. And just trusting my work," Reese said. Reese, who made her third All-Star team in her third WNBA season this year, has been a key piece for the 21-12 Dream in 2026. She has averaged a career-high 15.6 points with 12.0 rebounds per game in 32 contests this year coming into this contest. The Dream and Fever are battling for first place in the East, as whoever wins this game will take that spot atop the rest for the time being. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a823c472c5335ae10475940 Long Island street takeover erupts as drivers block road, perform donuts, burnouts: police te 2026-08-16T22:40:07.971Z Long Island street takeover erupts as drivers block road, perform donuts, burnouts: police Fifteen people were arrested, and seven vehicles were impounded after police descended on an alleged street takeover that brought reckless driving, burnouts and donuts to a Long Island roadway early Saturday, authorities said. The Suffolk County Police Department said its Street Takeover Task Force got wind of the planned gathering through intelligence gathering and social media monitoring ahead of Friday night, Aug. 14. Investigators learned the group was preparing to stage a takeover somewhere in Suffolk County, an area covering roughly 1,000 square miles across the eastern two-thirds of Long Island. Police tracked the group as it moved between several locations throughout the night, authorities said. VIRAL TEEN TAKEOVERS UNLEASH CHAOS NATIONWIDE AS MALLS, BEACHES AND RESTAURANTS BECOME BATTLEGROUNDS Officers first broke up attempted gatherings near Commack Road and Sunrise Highway in Islip before disrupting another near Route 112 and Main Street in Patchogue. Police finally intercepted the crowd around 12:50 a.m. Saturday near Woodside Avenue and Sawgrass Drive in Medford, where authorities said numerous vehicles had effectively shut down the roadway. "Numerous vehicles effectively closed down the roadway on Sawgrass Drive by driving recklessly, performing stunts in the roadway, and doing donuts and burnouts," police said. CITIES BRACE FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND TEEN TAKEOVERS PUTTING BYSTANDERS AT DEADLY RISK, FORMER PROSECUTOR WARNS Members of the Street Takeover Task Force responded to the scene, arresting 15 people, impounding seven vehicles and handing out multiple traffic tickets, according to the department. Those arrested came from communities across Long Island and New York City, police said. Fourteen of the 15 suspects were charged with both participating in an unlawful speed contest and spectating an unlawful speed contest.  The crackdown comes just weeks after another massive street takeover rocked Suffolk County. 'MAYHEM' ERUPTS IN WEALTHY COASTAL ENCLAVE AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED IN MASSIVE TAKEOVER DURING JULY FOURTH WEEKEND In that incident, police said at least 200 ATVs, dirt bikes and motorcycles flooded roads in Hauppauge and Brentwood, prompting another major law-enforcement response. Three people were arrested, and 10 vehicles were impounded during that operation, according to Suffolk County Police. The Suffolk County Police Department could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a823c432c5335ae10475929 Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea te 2026-08-16T22:40:03.532Z Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a82353f2c5335ae10475400 Former ABC News correspondent admits network is liberal, claims ‘nobody’ voted for Trump te 2026-08-16T22:10:07.646Z Former ABC News correspondent admits network is liberal, claims ‘nobody’ voted for Trump Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran admitted on Friday that his longtime network was liberal and struggled to understand President Donald Trump's supporters because its newsroom lacked political viewpoint diversity. Co-host of "The Fifth Column" podcast Michael C. Moynihan asked Moran directly, "Is ABC News a liberal institution?" "Yes. But I think, I think like a lot of mainstream media, it’s because of lack of viewpoint diversity," Moran said. "That was one of the problems in covering Trump. Nobody had voted for him." ABC NEWS FACES BACKLASH FOR PRESENTING OBAMA CAMPAIGN AD AS AN 'EXCLUSIVE' ON REDISTRICTING MEASURE Moran said he attempted to challenge the prevailing newsroom perspective by circulating internal messages about the network’s Trump coverage. "I sent out these ‘Hey, we should be fair to Trump’ internal emails," Moran said. "I heard from people — engineers, maybe the occasional producer — who said ‘Thank you.’" An ABC News staffer told Fox News Digital after Moran's departure that the veteran correspondent had clashed internally with liberal colleagues, but that his social media post left the network with no other option. "It's just sad honestly," the staffer said. "It's sad for him, a long-time colleague, friend, a good person, family man… It's just unfortunate, but there was no alternative, especially in these times." BROADCAST BIAS: NETWORKS TURN TRUMP’S PLANE SWITCH INTO A FANCY SCANDAL ABC declined to renew Moran's expiring contract after he published a since-deleted post describing Trump and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller as world-class haters. The network said the post violated its policies and reaffirmed its commitment to impartial reporting. "We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran and based on his recent post, which was a clear violation of ABC News policies, we have made the decision to not renew," an ABC spokesperson said. "At ABC News, we hold all of our reporters to the highest standards of objectivity, fairness and professionalism, and we remain committed to delivering straightforward, trusted journalism." The ABC staffer also told Fox News Digital that the network acted swiftly because allowing the controversy to linger could have driven away viewers amid widespread distrust of legacy media. "We f---ing took it seriously and dealt with it pretty g--d--- quickly," the staffer said. TUNING OUT: WHY MANY AMERICANS ARE SICK OF THE NEWS – ESPECIALLY TRUMP NEWS Moran made a similar acknowledgment shortly after leaving ABC, saying the scarcity of Trump supporters inside the network prevented its news division from hearing large parts of the country. During Friday’s interview, Moran drew a distinction between fairness and objectivity while discussing how journalists should cover Trump’s attempt to change long-standing political norms. "There is no such thing as objectivity in journalism," Moran said. "I’d put the work I did at ABC News out there as excruciatingly fair." Less than six weeks before his departure, Moran conducted a combative Oval Office interview with Trump marking the president’s first 100 days back in office. Trump rebuked Moran while being questioned about Russian President Vladimir Putin. "I don’t trust you. I don’t trust a lot of people," Trump said. "I don’t trust you. Look at you. You’re so happy to do the interview, and then you start hitting me with these fake questions." Fox News Digital reached out to ABC for further comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8232e92c5335ae104753ca ‘X-Files’ star Gillian Anderson reveals parenting regret, says she wishes she was 'less selfish' te 2026-08-16T22:00:09.460Z ‘X-Files’ star Gillian Anderson reveals parenting regret, says she wishes she was 'less selfish' Gillian Anderson is looking back at the sacrifices she made as her Hollywood career took off — and acknowledging that some of those choices came at a cost for her family. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, the 58-year-old actress — who became a household name playing FBI Special Agent Dana Scully on "The X-Files" — opened up about her regrets as a young mother and explained how the show’s grueling production schedule affected her ability to be present for her daughter. "I have absolutely no regrets in my life," Anderson initially told the outlet before reconsidering. "No, there are a couple of things, in terms of early parenting, that I now would say, I wish I’d thought this through or I wish I’d been less selfish." SCARLETT JOHANSSON, WHO EARNED $43 MILLION IN 2025, SAYS LIFE IS A CONSTANT 'DEFICIT' AT HOME Anderson became a mother at 26, welcoming daughter Piper with her first husband, "The X-Files" assistant art director Clyde Klotz, just over a year after she began filming the hit Fox sci-fi series. Her career was rapidly accelerating at the time, with "The X-Files" becoming a global phenomenon and Anderson facing grueling days on set. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER After Anderson and Klotz divorced in 1997, Piper split her time between her mother, who was working on "The X-Files" in Los Angeles, and her father in Vancouver. OLIVIA WILDE SPEAKS OUT ABOUT THE EXACT MOMENT SHE KNEW RELATIONSHIP WITH JASON SUDEIKIS WAS OVER In an effort to maintain consistency in her daughter's education, Piper attended a French lycée in both cities. The arrangement, however, meant the young girl was regularly traveling between her parents. "It was intense for her, with no French in the household, to suddenly be getting a plane every three weeks," Anderson recalled. "It’s a lot to ask of a six-year-old." The actress said she was working 17-hour days and didn't believe she was in a position to push back against the demanding schedule, despite being one of the show's two central stars alongside David Duchovny. TOM SELLECK SAYS 'BLUE BLOODS' CAST MADE MAJOR SACRIFICE TO SAVE SHOW BEFORE CANCELLATION "That show couldn’t have done without [me], and so I had leverage that I’m not sure I knew," Anderson said. Anderson has previously spoken about wondering whether she could have made different choices as a working mother. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In a previous interview with The Sunday Times, the actress acknowledged there was another version of her life in which she could have worked less, lived on a smaller scale and been more present for her children. "There's another version of my life where I could have worked less, had a smaller life and been more present as a parent. I could have chosen that, that could happen," she said. "But sometimes it feels like why would you, if you keep getting work as an actor, doing things you dreamt of doing and being offered incredible roles at this age, while paying the bills, and you still get to see them a huge percentage of the time and they witness a mother enjoying her work? Her approach to parenting changed when she later welcomed sons Oscar and Felix with businessman Mark Griffiths. GOLDIE HAWN SOUNDS THE ALARM ON CHILDHOOD CELEBRITY CULTURE: 'ALL I CAN SAY IS IT'S A NIGHTMARE' Despite reflecting on what she might have done differently, Anderson has continued working steadily decades after "The X-Files" made her famous. HEATHER GRAHAM SAYS CLASSMATES DISMISSED HER AS 'NERDY' BEFORE HOLLYWOOD BREAKTHROUGH PROVED THEM WRONG Her more recent credits include "The Crown," "Sex Education" and "The Salt Path." She also stars opposite Hannah Einbinder in filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun’s "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Anderson suggested that her relationship with work remains complicated as she approaches 60. "I feel very lucky to still be working," she told The Sunday Times, adding that while she once imagined slowing down in her 60s to direct and make art, she is reconsidering those plans. "I’m having so much fun," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8229862c5335ae104752fc CENTCOM commander touts USS Abraham Lincoln mental health record after more than 260 days without port call te 2026-08-16T21:20:06.761Z CENTCOM commander touts USS Abraham Lincoln mental health record after more than 260 days without port call The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday said the USS Abraham Lincoln has recorded one of the lowest numbers of mental health cases in the Navy, amid mounting allegations of poor conditions aboard the carrier. The Lincoln, which has been at sea for more than 260 days supporting the war with Iran, has been at the center of a dispute over allegations of supply shortages, plumbing problems and crew members threatening to jump overboard. Officials have repeatedly denied such claims and announced Friday that the carrier is expected to be replaced soon. In a statement posted by CENTCOM, commander Adm. Brad Cooper touted the carrier's mental health record among the Navy's 11 active aircraft carriers after reportedly visiting the ship over the weekend. "My time aboard USS Abraham Lincoln yesterday was awe-inspiring. I wish every American could see the crew in action. You would beam with absolute pride when witnessing their camaraderie, teamwork and resilience," Cooper said, according to the post on X. "Here’s an important fact: Of the U.S. Navy’s 11 active aircraft carriers, the Lincoln currently has among the lowest number of cases related to mental health." US NAVY RELEASES PHOTOS OF 'FRESH MEALS,' PUSHES BACK ON REPORTS OF FOOD SHORTAGES ON MIDDLE EAST WARSHIPS In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Cooper added that many of the allegations involving food and hot water were old concerns raised months ago that have since been addressed by the ship’s leadership. "Recent media reporting has portrayed varying perspectives on operational tempo, crew morale and the realities facing our deployed forces. What I found aboard the Lincoln is that many elements of those stories are old news. I chatted with junior enlisted personnel and junior officers in small groups. Issues related to food, hot water and other concerns raised months ago were addressed by leadership and resolved," he said. In his CENTCOM statement, Cooper acknowledged that despite the ship’s low number of mental health cases and improved conditions, extended deployments at sea can still be challenging, as some sailors may respond differently than others to the demands of prolonged missions. "This doesn’t mean that all is perfect. Find any of the nearly 4 million Navy veterans in America today and they will likely tell you that service at sea for long periods isn’t for everyone. It is uniquely challenging and tough, and every single one of us, including me, reacts to stressors in different ways," he said. TANKERS ATTACKED AS TEHRAN, TRUMP BATTLE OVER CONTROL OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ Cooper credited the ship’s leadership with fostering a culture that supports crew resilience and gives mental health the same necessary attention as "physical health and spiritual health." "I applaud Lincoln’s leadership — the senior enlisted leaders in the Chief Petty Officers Mess in particular — for stepping up and making mental health and crew resilience a leadership priority," Cooper said. "To all our Sailors and Marines aboard the ship, keep up the great work and fair winds and following seas on the journey home." President Donald Trump said Friday that the Lincoln will soon be "replaced with another very similar ship," which is currently en route to the Middle East. The WSJ reported Thursday that the USS George Washington is heading to the region from the Pacific. Allegations about conditions aboard the Lincoln emerged following reports of numerous complaints, including food shortages, contaminated water, toilet problems, and a spike in suicidal ideation after months without a port call. Sean Parnell, who said he experienced a 485-day deployment in Afghanistan, blasted the media reports Friday, calling the accusations twisted. "The media treatment of the USS Abraham Lincoln is something different. Legitimate challenges of a long combat deployment are being twisted into a false narrative, while the genuine difficulties faced by military families are being used for headlines. That is shameful," he said in a post on X. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a82272b2c5335ae104752bd Demand for electricity is rising quickly te 2026-08-16T21:10:03.489Z Demand for electricity is rising quickly Vince Leach As Arizona’s economy leads the way in technological innovation and national security through advanced manufacturing and computing, it is critical now more than ever that we have reliable, abundant, and affordable energy. We’re seeing records set for peak daily energy use, but Arizona utilities have risen to meet these challenges. As policymakers, the question is not whether Arizona must take strides to continue meeting this growing energy demand. The repercussions of failure would be staggering – with energy shortages leading to rolling blackouts and escalating costs for Arizona families and businesses. No, the question is how Arizona should act to meet its energy needs. Led by the Arizona Corporation Commission, our state has been a national leader when it comes to an all-of-the-above energy strategy that utilizes nuclear, natural gas, coal and renewables.  The result? Reliable energy that keeps Arizona moving no matter the weather. It’s notable that, in late July, the U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order directing backup generation resources across multiple states due to concern about grid failure. The fact that Arizona was not among those states is a testament to the resiliency of our grid. Rural Arizona has played a vital role in providing the home-grown energy our state needs – pairing renewables and utility-scale battery storage to generate, store and deploy electricity when and where it’s needed most. Natural gas continues to be a workhorse, supplying nearly 50% of our state’s energy. I’m glad APS proposes using natural gas to bring the formerly coal-powered Cholla Power Plant back to life. These facilities are not only vital energy producers but also critical economic engines in rural communities.  This kind of forward thinking has helped Arizona stay ahead of the curve. Even as our state’s appetite for energy has grown, retail electricity prices remained flat between 2019 and 2024, adjusted for inflation. We cannot rest; utilities are forecasting a 5% year-over-year increase in electricity demand. Completion of the Transwestern Pipeline between West Texas and Arizona will help deliver more of the natural gas our state needs. Renewables will also continue to play an important role, especially when paired with battery storage. Lastly, the state needs to keep an eye out for the latest advances in energy production – whether next-generation nuclear or something we haven’t imagined yet. One thing seems clear: rural Arizona will continue to play an outsized role in ensuring our state is as self-sufficient as possible in energy. Places like Pinal County are ideally situated with infrastructure, land and proximity to the state’s major metro areas. When executed smartly, this has significant benefits for our communities as they receive tens of millions of dollars in property tax paid by the utilities each year – revenue for schools, law enforcement, 1st responders and other essential services. This is a critical time for Arizona. We can rest on our laurels or ensure Arizona families and employers have the energy they need to grow and prosper. Choose wisely. Vince Leach is a Republican and represents Legislative District 17 in the Arizona State Senate. He lives in Saddlebrooke. The post Demand for electricity is rising quickly first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8224dc2c5335ae10475285 Chrissy Metz slams weight loss critics, says they're always 'going to have something to say' te 2026-08-16T21:00:12.016Z Chrissy Metz slams weight loss critics, says they're always 'going to have something to say' Chrissy Metz is firing back at the haters commenting on her weight loss. During a recent appearance on "The Tamsen Show" podcast, the 45-year-old actress spoke about why she chose to start taking a GLP-1 medication and slammed haters who comment on her body. "It's not that I don't have people and naysayers and people who comment all kinds of stuff still to this day," she said. "Like I don't know when people will stop doing that. I don't think it ever will happen." She then recalled a recent incident in which a distant relative congratulated her for "taking control of your weight," as "weight has always been an issue in our family." JACK OSBOURNE FIRES BACK AT BODY SHAMERS CALLING HIM 'GROSSLY UNDERWEIGHT' Metz explained that the relative is "an overweight woman" herself, so she understands the struggles of living in the world as an overweight person. She said comments about her weight from the relative don't sting as much, but added, "The other comments are a little…it's wild to me." "It's interesting what people say cause would they ever say it to you on the streets? Never. Never," she explained. "They're like, 'Oh, Chrissy, you're pretty, but them eyebrows.' I'm like, 'Oh my god, it doesn't matter what I do. It doesn't matter.'" She then shared some of the types of comments she received, including "Why'd you wear that? Why did you do this? Like why aren't you losing weight? Oh, you're losing weight?" "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter what you do," Metz said. "And I know it's not personal, but it can be taxing, but you sometimes just got to just shut it off cuz no matter what you do, somebody's going to have something to say." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Metz, who is currently starring in the Broadway musical "& Juliet," called receiving all the criticism and "still doing what you want to do...an act of rebellion." The "This Is Us" actress also discussed her use of a GLP-1 medication this week during an appearance on "Today." She told the podcast host that she was always "skeptical" of GLP-1s and that it was something she "was so afraid of even sort of partaking in," but her mentality changed when her father "unfortunately passed away from obesity complications." One of the ways in which the medication helped her was by quieting the food noise in her mind, which she described as being "loud." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I know it sounds so silly now, but I'm like, 'Oh, not everybody hears that all the time? Oh, okay. Oh, there's like something chemically off and metabolically off and hereditary, you know, issues,'" she said. "And so really when that happened with my family and my father, I was like, I have to do something about it. And so, yeah...I feel better on the medication." The actress is now partnering with Ro, a telehealth company that provides medications for a number of issues, including weight loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8224d82c5335ae10475276 AI super PACs flood money into state elections te 2026-08-16T21:00:08.591Z AI super PACs flood money into state elections The tug-of-war over artificial intelligence regulation is drawing a flood of money to the midterm elections as super PACs on both sides of the debate seek to influence outcomes. Like crypto before it, AI is the new technology battleground as pro-innovation and pro-safety groups compete to shape the makeup of the next Congress, and to influence outcomes of some state races. The spending comes after states have led on AI regulation over the past three years while President Donald Trump has pushed for a federal framework and preemption of “cumbersome” state laws.  Read more: Trump urges Congress to preempt state AI laws AI-focused PACs have raised $107 million and spent $55.5 million in federal races so far this cycle, according to tracking by Tech Influence Watch, a project of technology writer Molly White.  Some of the biggest spending has been in congressional contests in Alabama, Kentucky, New York, Oklahoma and Texas.  But more than $20 million in AI dollars – mostly from Meta and Google – have also flowed to state-level races, according to The Tech Oversight Project, which launched an AI super PAC ad library in June. The library has cataloged over 175 ads for federal and state candidates as of this month. Most of the ads do not discuss or highlight AI as a campaign issue, researchers say.  The state funding has largely focused on Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, South Dakota and Texas.  “Big Tech’s AI super PACs are spending a gargantuan amount of money on our elections because they want to write the rules in their favor,” Sacha Haworth, the project’s executive director, said in a June statement announcing the ad library.  Much of the AI money is being spent to elect industry-friendly candidates. But competing super PACs have emerged to bolster pro-regulation candidates. Read more: AI regulation sparks super PAC battle in midterm elections Among the major players is Leading the Future, a $140 million pro-AI super PAC network whose key funders include venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI president Greg Brockman.  Leading the Future mounted an $8 million campaign to defeat New York Assemblymember Alex Bores, a Democrat, in his primary bid for a safely Democratic congressional seat. Bores was targeted after he sponsored AI safety legislation, known as the RAISE Act, which was signed into law last December. Read more: Hochul signs AI safety bill Three other AI-focused PACs spent a combined nearly $19 million supporting Bores, according to Tech Influence Watch.  The mega-spending turned the crowded Democratic primary in New York’s 12th congressional district into national news and boosted Bores’ profile. He came in a close second in the June primary.  “The result of the race was clearly to show that what was viewed as a minor or latent issue in politics is actually at the forefront,” Bores told Pluribus News. Leading the Future is mostly supporting and opposing congressional candidates, although it has endorsed 18 Republican state legislative candidates in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah.  “States play a critical role in getting this right, and we’re proud to champion legislators who are ready to meet that moment,” Zac Moffatt, the PAC’s co-strategist and a former top advisor to Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign, told The Hill in April.  Leading the Future is also dabbling in governor’s races. It pledged $5 million in Florida in support of U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican frontrunner in Florida’s governor’s race. It also spent $800,000 supporting Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson who won the Republican gubernatorial primary last week.  Jesse Hunt, a Leading the Future spokesperson, told Pluribus News that the organization believes AI policy should be handled at the federal level with a national framework that offers protections while fostering innovation.  “It’s very difficult to maintain all of those things doing it on a state-by-state basis in piecemeal fashion,” Hunt said.  Read more: DeSantis pitches consumer protections for AI, data centers Meta-funded super PACs are prepared to spend $65 million this cycle in support of pro-AI state-level candidates, including in California, Illinois and Texas, according to reporting by the New York Times. Meta also teamed with Google to create California Leads, a $10 million super PAC to support California legislative candidates, Politico reported in January.  Neither Google or Meta responded to a request for comment.  On the flip side are pro-AI regulation entities. The largest is Public First Action, led by former members of Congress Brad Carson, an Oklahoma Democrat, and Chris Stewart, a Utah Republican.  The bipartisan 501(c)(4) says it “strongly supports the work of state and local legislatures to address emerging AI issues and opposes federal efforts to freeze state progress without adequate federal safeguards.” In June, Public First Action announced that it had raised $80 million, exceeding its initial $50 million goal. Among its chief donors is the AI company Anthropic which has contributed $40 million. Company CEO, Dario Amodei, also contributed $1 million in May, according to several reports.  “This isn’t a partisan issue – it’s about whether we’ll have meaningful oversight of the most powerful technology ever created,” Stewart said last November when the organization was announced.  Public First’s Jobs and Democracy PAC spent $13 million supporting Bores in his unsuccessful primary race, according to Tech Influence Watch.  Last month, Public First Action announced $15 million to bolster a dozen Republican members of Congress viewed as supportive of “AI security and accountability.”  Public First has also run ads for Donalds in the Florida governor’s race citing his apparent opposition to federal preemption of state AI laws, according to recent reporting by Politico. Donalds also recently announced federal legislation to regulate data centers and has signaled support for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’s AI bill of rights, which did not pass this year. Neither Donalds’ campaign nor Public First Action responded to a request for comment.  In June, two Democratic operatives formed a new super PAC called Guardrails Alliance to serve as a foil to Leading the Future. Backers include union members, AI safety researchers and progressives, according to the PAC’s website.  Guardrails Alliance touts financial support from current and former OpenAI employees as well as John O’Farrell, a former general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. It also did not respond to a request for comment.  “The people who build AI want guardrails. The people who profit from it want immunity. That tells you exactly who Leading the Future is fighting for,” Shaunna Thomas, the PAC’s co-founder, said in a statement last month.   A late entrant, Guardrails Alliance spent $285,000 supporting Bores in the New York congressional primary, according to Tech Influence Watch.  Bores said the lesson of his race is that AI, unlike crypto , is a “broad issue” that impacts virtually everyone and animates donors and voters alike. “Americans want a say in the development of this technology,” Bores said. The post AI super PACs flood money into state elections first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8224d32c5335ae10475263 Stripe will reportedly acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for $7B+ te 2026-08-16T21:00:03.812Z Stripe will reportedly acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for $7B+ OpenRouter's CEO recently described the startup as Stripe for AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a82227b2c5335ae1047521c Top Admiral Praises Sailors but Concedes Hardships After Visit to U.S.S. Lincoln te 2026-08-16T20:50:03.730Z Top Admiral Praises Sailors but Concedes Hardships After Visit to U.S.S. Lincoln Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, acknowledged the difficulty of the carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment but said mental health issues were lower than on other vessels. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8220282c5335ae104751f0 Your waistline could reveal a hidden heart risk your BMI misses, major study finds te 2026-08-16T20:40:08.418Z Your waistline could reveal a hidden heart risk your BMI misses, major study finds A person's waist size may reveal more about their heart health than the number on the scale, according to new research. A study found that waist measurements can identify potential cardiovascular risks that may be missed when doctors rely on body mass index (BMI) alone. Researchers from the Cross-Cohort Collaboration analyzed data from nearly 260,000 adults enrolled in 15 long-term health studies, following participants for about 20 years. BMI IS WRONG WAY TO MEASURE OBESITY, RESEARCHERS SAY — HERE’S WHAT THEY RECOMMEND INSTEAD The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, showed that some people considered a normal weight based on BMI still carried higher levels of fat around their midsection. Among participants in the normal and overweight BMI ranges, those with larger waist measurements or higher waist-to-hip ratios generally faced a 15% to 50% greater risk of several heart-related problems and death during the study period, according to the study. The results suggest that looking at how weight is distributed across the body may provide a more complete picture than BMI alone. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "BMI only tells us weight relative to height, it doesn't tell us where fat is stored, and that matters," Erin Palinski-Wade, a New Jersey-based registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and author of the book "The Sleepdemic Solution," told Fox News Digital. Fat carried around the abdomen can pose different health concerns than fat stored elsewhere on the body, said Palinski-Wade, who was not involved in the study. "Where you carry fat matters more than how much you carry, because visceral fat, the fat wrapped around abdominal organs, is metabolically active tissue that drives inflammation, insulin resistance, and artery damage in a way that fat under the skin elsewhere on the body doesn't," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Palinski-Wade said the research highlights why BMI alone may not provide a complete picture of a person's heart health. "BMI doesn't tell the whole story, where you carry fat may matter more than the number on the scale," she said. Researchers examined several health outcomes over the course of the study, including heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular-related deaths. In addition, the researchers noted several limitations of the study, including that they did not have information on participants' physical activity, diets or genetic risk for obesity, all of which can play a role in cardiovascular disease. The study also measured waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio only once, limiting researchers' ability to determine how changes in abdominal fat over time may affect heart disease risk. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8220272c5335ae104751e7 Cristiano Ronaldo says 'this is probably my last year' as legendary soccer star looks to future te 2026-08-16T20:40:07.809Z Cristiano Ronaldo says 'this is probably my last year' as legendary soccer star looks to future Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest soccer players to grace a pitch, believes this season will be his last. During an interview with Vogue, the Portuguese superstar told the outlet this upcoming season will be "probably my last year of football." Ronaldo, 41, recently married longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez, and perhaps settling down with his family is what the legendary player wishes now. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Ronaldo currently plays for the Saudi Pro League’s Al-Nassr club, which he has been a part of since 2023. He has scored 102 goals through his 107 matches there. He also completed his sixth World Cup with Portugal, though he wanted to lift the trophy. Instead, Portugal fell to World Cup-winner Spain, 1-0, in full time in the Round of 16. CRISTIANO RONALDO SHUTS DOWN REPORTER'S LIONEL MESSI QUESTION IN AWKWARD MOMENT AFTER TWO-GOAL WIN It’s safe to say that Ronaldo will no longer star for the Portugal national team, finishing his World Cup career with 11 goals across 27 appearances. He also has 146 goals across 233 international appearances for his country. Ronaldo told the outlet he wants to "leave a spectacular legacy," and he’s certainly done that over his many years in the game. Now, he looks ahead to what life will be off the pitch. "I have my future all mapped out," he explained. "I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard. Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one. "And also have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel, which I really like, and continue to enjoy what I’ve earned – what we’ve earned. Because after all, it’s been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice." Ronaldo and Al-Nassr start their season Tuesday. If this is indeed his final season playing, his final match would be May 28, 2027. Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or, the award given to the best footballer in the world each season, five times. He has been nominated for the award a record 18 times. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8220222c5335ae104751d0 Why people aren’t buying Mark Zuckerberg’s AI future te 2026-08-16T20:40:02.806Z Why people aren’t buying Mark Zuckerberg’s AI future On the latest episode of Equity podcast, we discuss why not everyone is buying Zuckerberg’s vision. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a82191f2c5335ae1047490b Kelly Clarkson won’t let her kids watch ‘From Justin to Kelly’ after brutal admission about 2003 film te 2026-08-16T20:10:07.307Z Kelly Clarkson won’t let her kids watch ‘From Justin to Kelly’ after brutal admission about 2003 film Kelly Clarkson has no plans to introduce her children to one infamous chapter of her career. During her final Las Vegas concert on Saturday, the 44-year-old singer revealed that she has banned daughter River Rose, 12, and son Remington, 10, from watching her 2003 musical comedy, "From Justin to Kelly." "Well, it’s an Oscar-worthy number, and it’s called ‘From Justin to Kelly,’" Clarkson joked, according to a video obtained by Us Weekly, before explaining her participation in two words: "Contractually obligated." KELLY CLARKSON LAUGHS OFF WIND-BLOWN WARDROBE MALFUNCTION ON STAGE "Man, read the f—ing fine print, you know," she told the crowd. "I didn’t know that if you won, you had to do a movie. Not all of us want to be Meryl Streep, we just like watching her, OK? I was like, ‘I don’t want to be in a movie,’ but they were like, ‘Yeah, but you won.’ And I was like, ‘And I feel like I’m losing? It doesn’t feel quite like a win.’" LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Clarkson starred opposite "American Idol" season one runner-up Justin Guarini in the musical, which hit theaters shortly after she became the reality competition’s inaugural winner. The movie followed two young people who meet and fall for each other while on spring break. More than two decades later, Clarkson made clear she isn't looking back at the project through rose-colored glasses. After a fan at the concert defended the film, Clarkson joked that the audience member was watching it with "loving eyes," before offering her own decidedly less flattering assessment: "It’s s---." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER And her two children apparently won't get the chance to judge her performance for themselves anytime soon. "It is funny though, like, my kids, I’ve banned them from watching," Clarkson admitted. Despite her feelings about the film, the singer said the experience wasn't entirely negative. "The music part, that was fun," she said. "See? You gotta find the positive, motherf—ers, you know? Turn that s— into lemonade … and cry yourself to sleep." "From Justin to Kelly" was released in 2003, one year after Clarkson's victory on the first season of "American Idol." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a82191a2c5335ae104748f8 Indiana Prepares for More Rain After Days of Deadly Storms te 2026-08-16T20:10:02.273Z Indiana Prepares for More Rain After Days of Deadly Storms Since last week, hazardous weather has caused seven deaths, forced people from their homes and required some to be rescued by boat. The region was at risk for more flooding on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a82146f2c5335ae104748a2 LIV Golf player admits breakaway tour might be nearing the end: 'I think time might run out' te 2026-08-16T19:50:07.480Z LIV Golf player admits breakaway tour might be nearing the end: 'I think time might run out' Since the Saudi Arabia-backed Public Investment Fund announced they were pulling funding for the LIV Golf Tour at the end of the 2026 season, there's been widespread speculation about the future of the breakaway league. While LIV initially grabbed big name stars like Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson and eventually Jon Rahm with big guaranteed contracts and high purses, that momentum seemingly stalled in recent months and years as the league failed to turn a profit. Some younger players, like Michael La Sasso, a recent men's college golf national champion, did forgo the PGA Tour for LIV, but other big names have stayed put. LIV CEO Scott O'Neil has maintained that there's significant interest from outside investors to continue backing LIV, and recently announced they'd signed a term sheet with a mysterious, anonymous lead backer. Several players have said they remain committed to LIV, and DeChambeau reportedly has attended meetings with potential investors. LIV GOLF'S END MAY BE IMMINENT AFTER REPORT SIGNALS SAUDI ARABIA IS PREPARING TO CUT OFF FUNDING But others are clearly skeptical, or clearly looking to jump ship. Kopeka already rejoined the PGA Tour earlier in 2026 under a "returning member program." Jon Rahm seems to be on his way out in a matter of weeks or months, and the DP World tour may be trying to force some players' hands by declining to offer conditional releases to play events on both tours in 2027. Now another one of LIV's big initial signings has admitted that the end might be approaching for the tour. Ian Poulter who left the PGA Tour back in 2022, recently joined "GOLF LIFE" on YouTube for a nine-hole match against Jimmy Bullard, and said he thinks time might "run out" on LIV. Bullard asked Poulter if he believed LIV would continue on past 2026, to which he replied, "I think time might run out." "There is a hard deadline I think of September 1," he continued. "There is four weeks to find $300 million. That is not a lot of time considering people and contracts have got to be signed. "You have to ask the PIF: are you happy to accept sending this business that is running today into bankruptcy to be able to have a go forward into a 2.0 version, and give someone a $6 billion write-off?" Poulter added that he's not sure what this means for many players, including himself. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I hope for a lot of golfers, because a lot of golfers don’t have much of a choice, because they are in the form of playing LIV Golf. "There are some who have the opportunity to play DP World Tour and there are a few that might have the opportunity to go and play PGA Tour golf, because they are such big names. There are some that can’t do either. PGA TOUR CEO SHARES JARRING COMMENTS ABOUT PLAYERS RETURNING AS LIV GOLF SAUDI FUNDING DISAPPEARS "Where am I at? I am 50. I have some opportunity to play Champions Tour. If LIV does a 2.0, I have a choice to go and play that. It’s up in the air." Clearly, no one involved expected the PIF to back out of funding the tour, let alone so abruptly in 2026. But this was always the risk in joining what amounted to a "start up" golf league, even one with apparently endlessly deep pockets behind it. And Poulter's also right that it's going to put some LIV players in a tough spot. Obviously, DeChambeau and Rahm, or bigger name players like Tyrell Hatton and Joaquin Neimann, will have plenty of options. But for those on the downside of the career, or younger players like La Sasso, this could be a tough pill to swallow. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! If Poulter's right, we might be weeks away from finding out what happens next. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8212182c5335ae10474852 High Country Running: Neil, I didn’t read the email te 2026-08-16T19:40:08.584Z High Country Running: Neil, I didn’t read the email Make reading them as much a part of your prerace ritual as proper rest and fuel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8212172c5335ae10474849 Letter to the Editor: City Council candidate forum set for Sept. 28 te 2026-08-16T19:40:07.789Z Letter to the Editor: City Council candidate forum set for Sept. 28 Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) is holding its election year Flagstaff City Council Candidate Forum on September 28th at the Lonetree Campus of Coconino Community College. This forum is free and is open to the entire community. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8212162c5335ae10474840 Letter to the Editor: Thankful for city council candidate questions te 2026-08-16T19:40:06.861Z Letter to the Editor: Thankful for city council candidate questions Just writing to thank you for local coverage of our elections. I was listening to an NPR story today about the lack of local newspaper outlets leaving voters with very little information on local candidates. This leaves them with very… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8212152c5335ae10474837 Letter to the Editor: Streets should work for all modes of transportation te 2026-08-16T19:40:05.962Z Letter to the Editor: Streets should work for all modes of transportation Have you ever biked down Milton Road? Most people would answer: No, I don’t have a death wish! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8212142c5335ae1047482e Letter to the Editor: Hold Congress accountable for its actions te 2026-08-16T19:40:04.668Z Letter to the Editor: Hold Congress accountable for its actions The American people are speaking loudly. The economy has not improved. Numbers cannot always explain the difficulties that Arizonans are facing in the job market, the supermarket in the housing market. Inflation and job growth are stagnant. Wages for most… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8212122c5335ae10474825 Pedestrian crossing improvements beginning Aug. 17 along Fort Valley Road te 2026-08-16T19:40:02.773Z Pedestrian crossing improvements beginning Aug. 17 along Fort Valley Road Work may occur Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. One lane of traffic in each direction will always remain open throughout construction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a820b0e2c5335ae104745ca Berkeley math professor sounds alarm on liberal 'test-blind' policies, warns many students badly behind te 2026-08-16T19:10:06.578Z Berkeley math professor sounds alarm on liberal 'test-blind' policies, warns many students badly behind A Berkeley mathematics professor is sounding the alarm that many students are woefully unprepared when they arrive at college because the University of California system's progressive "test-blind" policies have proven disastrous. "Three days a week, I stand in front of lecture halls with 500 to 1,400 students. By the second week of the semester, I already know who is in trouble," Professor Zvezdelina Stankova wrote in a San Francico Standard op-ed published Saturday.  "Some students are five to eight years behind in mathematics. Office hours that should be spent discussing integrals instead become lessons on fractions and basic algebra you would expect students to learn in middle school," he said. Stankova and thousands of faculty members across the 10 UC campuses have signed open letters urging the university system to reinstate the SAT and ACT in admissions. Former UC president Janet Napolitano, who also served in the Obama administration, led the way in 2020 to phase out the standardized testing, in part out of "equity" concerns. "Since then, admissions officers have been forbidden from considering the one standardized measure that provided a common academic benchmark across California’s thousands of high schools," Stankova wrote. CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM EXTENDS BEYOND STUDENT PROTESTS AND INTO CLASSROOMS, ADL WARNS "After UC adopted test-blind admissions, the picture changed dramatically," she wrote. Stankova laid out brutal data showing a sharp decline in student math readiness after UC stopped considering standardized tests. From 2018 to 2020, 71% of roughly 2,200 tested Calculus I students were deemed ready or nearly ready, while just 0.14% tested below basic algebra.  Among roughly 2,800 students tested from 2021 to 2023 using a different diagnostic, only 51% were ready or nearly ready. That fell to 44% in 2023, and a whopping 17% answered none of eight tested topics correctly. "Those of us teaching such courses don’t experience the consequences as abstractions. We watch students struggle through material they were expected to master years earlier. We pause lectures to reteach linear equations instead of expanding students’ understanding of differential equations," Stankova wrote. In an open letter from UC STEM faculty written in June, instructors specifically rejected the notion that "equity" was affected by the math requirement. EX-CAMBRIDGE PROFESSOR FOUND DEAD AFTER PLAGIARISM SCANDAL LED TO ABRUPT RESIGNATION "The SAT/ACT mathematics requirement is not an obstacle to equity; rather, it is a prerequisite for it," they wrote. "Failing to measure preparation gaps does not remove barriers; it moves them into the classroom, where they become harder to overcome. An admissions process that ignores foundational readiness does a disservice to the most vulnerable students. True access requires an honest assessment of the support students need and where, within California’s public higher education system, they can best receive it." The UC announced that month it was launching a review of its standardized testing policy. "The Board of Regents and University leadership take very seriously the critical issue of college preparedness, and the UC Academic Senate has proposed a comprehensive, data-driven review to support its recommendations to strengthen student readiness and success at UC," University of California President James B. Milliken said at the time. "There are few things more important on our agenda." The op-ed comes as more elite universities are moving away from the test-optional policies that were in vogue during what Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., might call the "Woke 1" era around 2020. CONSERVATIVES SHRED AOC AS SHE ATTEMPTS TO BRUSH OFF RADICAL 'WOKE 1' WAVE AMID 2028 SPECULATION Columbia University in June joined seven other Ivy League institutions in going away from test-optional policies, announcing it would reinstate standardized testing requirements for undergraduate applicants starting next year, according to HigherEdDive.  Fox News Digital reached out to Berkeley did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Concerns about coddled or underprepared students at elite schools are hardly exclusive to California. Fox News Digital reported last week that freshmen at the University of Michigan next year will get a semester-long break from having letter grades appear on their transcripts as school officials look for new ways to combat the "mental health crisis" affecting higher education. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8204092c5335ae10473fe1 Oatman could host plaque marking Route 66 engineering landmark designation te 2026-08-16T18:40:09.385Z Oatman could host plaque marking Route 66 engineering landmark designation Oatman could soon get a new marker commemorating Route 66’s place in American engineering history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8204082c5335ae10473fd8 Mohave County moves to hire interim director for possible airport takeover te 2026-08-16T18:40:08.593Z Mohave County moves to hire interim director for possible airport takeover BULLHEAD CITY — Mohave County is moving to hire an interim airport director as it prepares for a possible takeover of Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, even as the airport authority prepares its response to the county’s condemnation effort. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8204072c5335ae10473fcf WireFree seeks 25-year franchise to expand broadband in four Mohave County communities te 2026-08-16T18:40:07.773Z WireFree seeks 25-year franchise to expand broadband in four Mohave County communities KINGMAN — Residents in Havasu Heights, Donkey Acres, Crystal Beach and Yucca could see expanded broadband service under a 25-year franchise agreement headed to the Mohave County Board of Supervisors on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8204062c5335ae10473fc6 Hospital district could move offices into Mohave County administration building te 2026-08-16T18:40:06.932Z Hospital district could move offices into Mohave County administration building KINGMAN — The public entity that owns Kingman Regional Medical Center could soon move its operations into the Mohave County Administration Building under a five-year lease headed to county supervisors Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8204062c5335ae10473fbd Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years te 2026-08-16T18:40:06.132Z Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8204052c5335ae10473fb4 Charges dismissed against Kelli, Michael Ward and other Arizona 'fake electors' — for now te 2026-08-16T18:40:05.233Z Charges dismissed against Kelli, Michael Ward and other Arizona 'fake electors' — for now PHOENIX -- The people accused of being "fake electors'' and their allies are officially off the legal hook -- but only for now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8201b22c5335ae10473f87 iCloud Private Relay leaks can expose your real IP te 2026-08-16T18:30:10.649Z iCloud Private Relay leaks can expose your real IP If you pay for iCloud+ and use Safari, you may have turned on iCloud Private Relay for an extra layer of privacy. Apple designed the feature to prevent websites from seeing your actual IP address and exact location. Now, security researchers have found three ways that certain WebKit features can slip outside that protection. Researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk discovered that DNS prefetching, a WebAuthn feature connected to passkeys and WebTransport can bypass WebKit's proxy configuration. Two of those methods can expose your real internet protocol (IP) address. The other can reveal information about the DNS servers your device is using. What makes this especially concerning is that these are legitimate browser technologies. A website does not necessarily need to convince you to download a suspicious file or install a shady app for the network requests to occur. Here's how these iCloud Private Relay leaks work, who may be affected and what you can do to better protect your privacy. New! Free live CyberGuy class: Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats Join us Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. ET for a free CyberGuy LIVE class covering five simple steps to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will explain how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. You’ll also receive our financial protection checklist, and every registrant will get a link to the class recording afterward. Reserve your free spot today at CyberGuyLive.com. ARE APPLE DEVICES SPYING? WHAT YOUR IPHONE TRACKS Apple's iCloud Private Relay is available to iCloud+ subscribers and works with Safari browsing. When you turn it on, Apple sends your Safari requests through two separate internet relays. Your internet provider can see your IP address, but your DNS records are encrypted. A second relay then gives the website a temporary IP address instead of your actual one. The design keeps any single party from seeing both who you are and which websites you visit. That makes Private Relay useful if you want to reduce the amount of location and browsing information websites can collect about you. However, the newly documented WebKit behavior creates paths around that relay. The researchers identified three separate mechanisms. Each works a little differently. Browsers often try to make websites load faster by looking up the addresses of links before you click them. This process is called DNS prefetching. Normally, you would expect those lookups to follow the same privacy path as the rest of your browsing. The researchers found that WebKit can instead send these DNS requests through your device's normal DNS connection. As a result, a website could see DNS requests coming from your real network instead of the proxy. The issue has been available on iOS since iOS 26.0, according to the researchers. This does not directly hand over everything you are doing online. However, it can expose network information that Private Relay was expected to shield. The second issue involves WebAuthn, the web standard used by passkeys. Some companies operate several websites and want the same passkey to work across those related domains. WebAuthn has a feature that lets a device verify whether those websites belong together. To do that, the operating system may contact a website directly to retrieve a small verification file. According to the researchers, that request happens outside Safari's normal proxied network path. Therefore, the destination server can receive your device's real IP address even while Private Relay is active. Importantly, this research does not show that an attacker can steal your passkey through this flaw. The privacy exposure comes from the network request used during verification. So, there is no reason to abandon passkeys because of this finding. WebTransport gives websites a faster way to maintain low-latency connections with servers. Certain interactive web services can benefit from that speed. However, researchers found that WebKit can establish a WebTransport connection directly from your device instead of sending it through the configured proxy. When that happens, the server on the other end can see your actual IP address. Private Relay does not intercept that connection because it occurs outside the network path Private Relay normally protects. WebTransport became publicly available on iOS with iOS 26.4. SHARED VPN VS DEDICATED IP: WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? The findings matter most if you rely on Safari with iCloud Private Relay to hide your IP address. They can also affect privacy-focused browsers or apps that use WebKit's proxy configuration. The researchers specifically examined WebKit-based proxy browsers on iOS and macOS. That means the issue reaches beyond one particular browser feature. The researchers say VPNs do not suffer from these specific WebKit proxy leaks because a VPN tunnels network traffic at the system level instead of relying on WebKit's browser-level proxy configuration. That does not mean a VPN eliminates every form of online tracking. Websites can still recognize you through account logins, cookies and other signals. If you use Private Relay, there is no reason to panic or immediately switch it off. Most Safari browsing still follows Private Relay's normal privacy architecture. Apple says the service is designed to prevent websites from seeing your IP address and exact location during Safari browsing. The problem is that certain WebKit features can create exceptions. A website using one of these mechanisms could potentially learn your real IP address or information about your DNS connection. You may not see an obvious warning when that happens. Your IP address usually will not reveal your home address. Still, it can expose your internet provider and approximate location. It can also give websites another identifier to connect with other information they have collected about you. For someone using Private Relay specifically because they do not want websites seeing that information, that matters. We reached out to Apple for comment on the researchers' findings but did not hear back before our publication deadline. There are several steps you can take while this WebKit behavior remains a concern. Turning Private Relay off would remove its protection from Safari traffic that currently does travel through Apple's relay system. On iPhone, you can check it by going to: Settings > your name > iCloud > Private Relay. Apple also lets you choose between maintaining your general location or using only your country and time zone. Install new iOS, iPadOS and macOS updates when Apple releases them. On iPhone: Settings > General > Software Update. Apple currently lists iOS 26.6 as its latest iPhone software release. Security and privacy fixes often arrive through operating system updates, so automatic updates can help you receive future fixes more quickly. If hiding your real IP address is especially important to you, a reputable VPN offers a different type of protection. The researchers specifically note that VPNs are not affected by these three WebKit proxy leaks because the traffic is tunneled at the system level. Keep in mind that a VPN cannot make you invisible online. Websites can still recognize you if you sign in or provide identifying information. For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. The WebAuthn finding may sound alarming because passkeys are involved. However, the researchers describe an IP-address exposure caused by a related network request. They do not describe attackers stealing the passkey itself. Passkeys remain one of the stronger options available for protecting accounts from phishing and stolen passwords. The browser developer Psylo has already changed how its browser handles the three mechanisms. Psylo version 1.3.1 blocks DNS prefetch hints while WebTransport and WebAuthn are disabled by default. Users can turn those features back on for individual sites when needed. The changes show that browser developers can take steps to close these particular paths. Privacy features work best when you understand what they actually protect. I still see value in iCloud Private Relay because it gives Safari users meaningful protection with almost no effort. However, I would not treat it as a replacement for a full-device VPN when keeping your real IP hidden is critical. What concerns me most here is how invisible these exceptions can be. You can turn on a privacy setting, see that it is enabled and reasonably assume every relevant connection follows it. These findings show why the plumbing underneath matters as much as the switch you see in Settings. Apple has built privacy into the way it markets the iPhone. That makes discoveries like this especially important because users should know where those protections have limits. Would knowing that a website could potentially bypass Private Relay make you trust the feature less, or would you keep using it while waiting for Apple to address the loopholes? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8201b12c5335ae10473f7e Stephen A Smith warns national Black journalists group ‘I’m coming’ after receiving ‘Thumbs Down’ award te 2026-08-16T18:30:09.981Z Stephen A Smith warns national Black journalists group ‘I’m coming’ after receiving ‘Thumbs Down’ award ESPN host and political commentator Stephen A. Smith vowed Sunday to confront the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) after it gave him a "Thumbs Down" award at the group's Saturday night gala in Atlanta because of what it characterized as his repeated disparagement of prominent Black women. Smith framed the award as the beginning of a broader dispute with the organization. "This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early. The @NABJ wants to call folks out, fine! You had your turn, now mine is coming. And make no mistake…..,I’m coming," Smith said in a post on X. WILL CAIN CHALLENGES STEPHEN A SMITH ON 'RACIST' CLAIM ABOUT 'WHITE DUDES' IN THE NBA Smith also indicated that he planned to scrutinize NABJ's own record after remaining silent about the organization for years. "Remember @NABJ, you asked for it. I’ve shut my mouth for years. Now y’all started something," Smith said. The NABJ announced the decision during its Salute to Excellence Awards Gala at the organization's annual convention. A video of the presentation was shared by Washington Association of Black Journalists President Phil Lewis. Lewis also said that the NABJ presented the disparaging award to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, CBS News, DuJuan McCoy, owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting and WISH-TV, and The Washington Post. "Smith has established a recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports, and media," the award presentation said. PAIGE BUECKERS SPARKS DEBATE WITH COMMENTS ABOUT BLACK WOMEN WNBA COACHES AMID CAITLIN CLARK COMPARISONS "Such commentary reinforces harmful narratives, undermines the fair and respectful representation of Black women in public discourse, and stands in direct conflict with NABJ’s longstanding commitment to accurate, responsible, and inclusive portrayals of Black communities," it continued. NABJ's published criteria said the annual distinction goes to a person or organization responsible for especially insensitive, racist or stereotypical coverage or commentary about the Black community, or practices contrary to NABJ's goals. The clip online did not identify any particular women or remark(s) made by Smith behind the decision. NABJ President Errin Haines said recipients could respond to the criticism and change their conduct, but the organization said it would continue speaking publicly. "The door is open. The conversation is available, and the opportunity to change is real. But NABJ will not be silent. Not in this moment, and not on my watch," Haines said during the presentation. JASMINE CROCKETT WARNS DEMOCRATS ARE TOO FOCUSED ON WHITE VOTERS, IGNORING BLACK VOTERS An editor for the conservative watchdog, the Media Research Center, told Fox News Digital Sunday that the award reflected what he viewed as a broader disconnect between journalism organizations and the public. "This charade is further proof these so-called journalist trade groups are an absolute scam. They exist to keep Woke 1 alive, and illuminate the reality elitist journalists are wildly disconnected from the rest of the country," NewsBusters Managing Editor Curtis Houck said. "Stephen A. Smith was exactly right to eviscerate them. Smith is known as someone who can be a bloviator, but he also calls out all sides if he feels they did something wrong. It's a lesson those in the NABJ should take a page from instead of masquerading as clownish activists," he added. Democratic strategist and political commentator Ameshia Cross, who attended the awards dinner, criticized NABJ’s presentation. "I think NABJ wanted to trend again because that was messy for no damn reason," Cross said on X. "I left the awards dinner, which was otherwise a ceremony dedicated to great journalism across multiple regions and descended into petty...with thousands of unemployed Black folk in the field." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8201b12c5335ae10473f75 Progressive Minneapolis mayor's viral hip-hop moves spark 'humiliation ritual' mockery online te 2026-08-16T18:30:09.213Z Progressive Minneapolis mayor's viral hip-hop moves spark 'humiliation ritual' mockery online Social media is erupting over a viral video of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey showing off his awkward dance moves while attending the Black Entrepreneur State Fair, with the clip quickly spreading across X as users call the dance a "cringe" performance. The clip, posted on TikTok last week, shows Frey moving his hips and shoulders to hip-hop music while wearing sunglasses and interacting with an emcee on the dance floor, prompting a wave of mockery from conservative commentators. "Why are they always like this? This is almost worse than when he pretended the Somali food he was choking down his throat was delicious. He’s a walking humiliation ritual," said conservative commentator Benny Johnson. "What an embarrassment," said one user. SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS WITH MOCKERY AS DEM SENATE CANDIDATE'S PEP TALK GOES VIRAL: 'IS THIS FOR REAL?' "I’d honestly prefer that he defund the police," joked commentator Emily Jashinsky. "One of the worst parts of Democrats becoming the party of theater kids isn’t just that they’re destroying American cities, it’s that they were clearly the worst and least talented theater kids, which is why they went into politics," said Outkick writer Ian Miller. "The world is full of white liberals willing to play the fool," wrote a user. MILLION-DOLLAR SNAP FOOD STAMP FRAUD SCHEME IN WALZ'S BACKYARD SPARKS OUTRAGE: 'CRUEL JOKE' "Mayor Frey is out here dancing like his state his city is not in complete disarray and plagued with rampant fraud at every level. His ability to put on blinders and just vibe is unmatched," said X host Mario Nawfal. "Cringe: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey looking like the classic white guy dancing caricature," said one user. Fox News Digital reached out to Frey's office for comment. The annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair, a weeklong celebration of Black-owned businesses, was held Aug. 9-15 at Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. The video comes amid a string of Democratic lawmakers and candidates drawing online mockery over attempts to connect with voters through dance and other lighthearted performances, with critics branding the moments awkward and bizarre. HASAN PIKER CALLS FOR DEMOCRATS WHO OPPOSE ABDUL EL-SAYED TO BE 'PUNISHED' Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed also faced criticism after a campaign video parodying Blue’s Clues to explain voting by mail resurfaced online. Wearing a green-striped shirt, he recreated the show’s "Mail Time" song and dance, while pulling an "Abdul for Senate" ballot from a mailbox to explain ballot deadlines and voting procedures in the style of the children’s program. He ended the video by adapting the show’s "Blue’s Skidoo" catchphrase to "Vote ski-doo. We can too!" and disappearing into a campaign-themed picture frame. The internet piled on El-Sayed, with critics calling the video "the most cringeworthy political advert" and "disgusting." Fox News Digital’s Hannah Brennan and Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8201b02c5335ae10473f6c Anti-Israel nonprofit under federal investigation over financial dealings: report te 2026-08-16T18:30:08.446Z Anti-Israel nonprofit under federal investigation over financial dealings: report The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a nonprofit with connections to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for potentially providing donor funds to a sanctioned Palestinian group, the New York Post reported Friday. The report says federal authorities are probing the U.K.-based organization known only as PFF, which has a roughly $100 million war chest used to support anti-Israel causes. It also may have contributed donor funds to Al-Haq, a Palestinian group sanctioned by the U.S., the Post reported. "A new fund set up by Arabs across the US, UK, and Australia has been built to take on Israel," one source familiar with the operation told the Post. One source who spoke to the Post described one Bassema Yousef as the "lynchpin" for the PFF's fundraising. Born in New York, Yousef is a longtime ally of Mamdani and a prolific Democratic donor, though she now lives in London, according to the Post. MAMDANI'S POLITICS LINKED TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD IDEOLOGY AS NEW YORK VIOLENCE ESCALATES: REPORT Her social media presence shows multiple anti-Israel rants, claiming Israel is committing "war crimes with U.S. tax dollars," among other things. Sources told the Post that Yousef established the PFF with backing from two wealthy donors: Austin, Texas-based investing executive Basil Qunibi and Palestinian-Australian motorsports magnate Yasser Shahin. Corporate filings in the U.K. confirm Shahin's role in supporting the PFF, the Post reported. The IRS also confirmed the PFF has a nonprofit arm based in Delaware. EXCLUSIVE: NEW YORK WOMAN WHO WISHED 'EVERY DAY WERE OCT. 7' CHARGED WITH FUNDING PALESTINIAN TERROR GROUP Sources with direct knowledge of the PFF's operations told the Post the organization's executives work to finance anti-Israel messages and defend pro-Palestinian activists. "PFF is a strategic foundation that is large, well-funded, and institutional in quality," the foundation says on its website. "We partner with organisations that we believe have an ability to consistently deliver results that align with our strategic objectives." "PFF and its partners are unequivocally committed to justice, peace, inclusion and non-violence," the nonprofit said. The DHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. The DHS declined to comment in a statement to the Post. "HSI does not comment on the existence or status of specific investigations, nor on investigative methods, intelligence sources, or potential enforcement actions," a DHS spokesperson told The Post, referring to the Homeland Security Investigations unit. The Post went on to note that the reported DHS investigation does not indicate any criminal wrongdoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8201af2c5335ae10473f63 Ex-WWE star wins world title in emphatic return to Game Changer Wrestling in violent Atlantic City showcase te 2026-08-16T18:30:07.535Z Ex-WWE star wins world title in emphatic return to Game Changer Wrestling in violent Atlantic City showcase It was a true homecoming for Joseph Sawyer on Saturday night. The former WWE star, then known as Joe Gacy, made his return to Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) as the company held Homecoming Night 1 at the Showboat Resort Atlantic City in New Jersey. Sawyer survived a bloody affair to capture the GCW World Championship in a victory over Atticus Cogar. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL "What a f---ing Homecoming," he told the crowd after winning the title. Indeed it was. It was Sawyer’s first match in GCW since 2020 when he went by Psycho Joe. The Franklin, New Jersey, native went to war with Cogar. The match featured brutal chair shots and multiple attempts at putting Cogar through a door set up in the corner of the ring. It was also a night that featured tributes to the late Bray Wyatt. Cogar’s entrance music was a nod to the former WWE star who died unexpectedly in August 2023. Cogar also wore a jacket and a mask in tribute. Sawyer hit a Sister Abigail DDT to finish off Cogar. The GCW crowd that packed the event space at the Showboat went wild. Fans started to bang on the apron of the ring as Sawyer celebrated. The violence portrayed in the ring only scratched the surface of what occurred throughout the night. Light tubes, chains, scaffolds, chairs and a barbed wire table all made an appearance. Otis Cogar retained the GCW Ultraviolent Championship against Anakin Murphy, who played into the New Jersey crowd coming out in gear inspired by My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way. Cogar pulled out all the stops to finish off a resilient Murphy, who told Cogar to "f---ing end it" before the champion hit him with a brutal chair shot. Murphy tried to get Cogar down the best he could, even taking a fan’s Buffalo Bills helmet to use it as a weapon. Regardless, it was Cogar’s night but he learned later he would have a new challenger for his championship. Vipress and Christian Napier battled in a brutal Chola Chain Match. The competitors were connected to each other by a chain tied to their wrists. Once Napier threw Vipress into a chair that was placed in between turnbuckles, she was busted wide open. With blood dripping down her face, Vipress was able to power through. She took back control of the match when Napier got tied up in the ropes. She found some light tubes and smashed them over Napier’s head. Vipress was able to wrap the chain around Napier’s face to make him tap out and secure the win. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM She took the mic after the match and called out Cogar to challenge for the GCW Ultraviolent Championship. In one of the scarier moments of the night, Nick Gage, Nino Extremo and Sicko The Clown defeated Conor Claxton, Dr. Redacted and Jimmy Lloyd in a six-man deathmatch. Claxton was attempting to end the match when he followed Sicko The Clown to the top of a scaffold that was set up on the side of the ring. Claxton had already prepared to do some damage, setting up a bundle of light tubes on the match. Extremo followed them both to the top of the scaffold and it allowed Sicko The Clown to regain control. Sicko The Clown hit a Spanish fly on Claxton through the light tubes. Sicko The Clown pinned Claxton, who appeared to be bleeding profusely from his arm. Claxton was taken to the hospital and appeared to be OK. Elsewhere, KJ Orso and Sam Stackhouse defeated Alec Price and Jordan Oliver to become the new GCW tag team champions. Bobby Flaco, Hunter Drake, Jay Lucas and Terry Yaki defeated Leedz Lewis, Ryan O’Neill, Sal Mistretta and Tarzan Duran in an eight-man tag match. Joey Janela staved off the possibility of retirement when he defeated Marko Stunt with the help of O’Neill. Bear Bronson and Gabby Forza defeated Charles Mason and Slade. GCW Homecoming Night 2 is set for Sunday at the Showboat once again. Pro wrestling fans can watch the event on Triller TV+. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81ff562c5335ae10473f0d Sen Johnson releases new Fauci text flagging COVID vaccine concerns during pregnancy te 2026-08-16T18:20:06.771Z Sen Johnson releases new Fauci text flagging COVID vaccine concerns during pregnancy Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., on Sunday unveiled a new text exchange from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government-issued phone as his committee reviews records concerning federal officials’ handling of COVID-19 vaccine safety concerns, including risks surrounding pregnancy. On "Sunday Morning Futures," Johnson showcased a new text message conversation between Fauci and Dr. John Mascola, then-director of the Vaccine Research Center under NIAID. The senator said the message shows that Fauci received information about pregnancy-related concerns connected to vaccines. "I am corrected on pregnancy studies. Initial Studies avoid vaccination in first trimester due to possible fever and higher rates of miscarriage in first trimester," Mascola wrote in a freshly disclosed text message that Fauci read on Jan. 25, 2021. FAUCI TEXTS SUGGEST OFFICIALS WERE ‘TOO SLOW TO PIVOT' AMID PANDEMIC, SAYS DR MARC SIEGEL "This text really raises more questions than it answers," Johnson said, adding that it was still unknown from whom Fauci received information about cytokine storms, an adverse reaction associated with COVID-19, according to a January 2022 study posted on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) website. Johnson said his team reached out to Mascola, who retained an attorney, and he hopes the doctor will cooperate. EX-ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT CLAIMS NETWORK OVERHAULED HIS COVID LAB LEAK REPORT AFTER SENDING COPY TO FAUCI Johnson's team also released an email Fauci received from Dr. Janet Woodcock, who was the commissioner of the FDA at the time, who raised concerns on May 27, 2021, about "adverse events" after COVID vaccination. She called for a study into the matter. Johnson accused Fauci of sitting on that information and failing to act accordingly. "We see time and time again, these government officials, whose responsibility was to surveil for safety signals, weren't doing their job," Johnson said. "When they saw something, they covered it up." Fauci on Friday declined a request from Johnson, who is chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to voluntarily appear before a second Senate panel, opening another front in Republicans’ investigations into the former public health official’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci's attorney argued that compelling him to testify again after his contentious July 29 Senate hearing, during which he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, would "impermissibly harass or degrade Dr. Fauci for political purposes." Fox News' Brittany Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81fcfe2c5335ae10473ed2 Kate Moss and daughter Lila stun in swimsuits during Spanish getaway te 2026-08-16T18:10:06.973Z Kate Moss and daughter Lila stun in swimsuits during Spanish getaway Hollywood's biggest stars are soaking up the summer sun and bringing the heat. Stars like Kate Moss and Emily Ratajkowski were photographed in their swimsuits enjoying the water, while Halle Berry rang in a new decade in a see-through dress. Whether on vacation or at home, these stars had no issue flaunting their fit figures for all to see. SHAKIRA SOAKS UP THE MIAMI SUN AS BIKINI-CLAD NINA DOBREV, KIM KARDASHIAN SHOWCASE SUMMER GETAWAYS Here are some of this week's best celebrity photos. Kate Moss and her daughter, Lila, were spotted enjoying the summer sun while on vacation in Spain. The mother-daughter duo were photographed spending the day on a boat off the coast of Formentera, Spain, with a group of friends. The iconic '90s supermodel sported a black one-piece bathing suit with a plunging neckline and a low-cut back, while her daughter stunned in a red bikini with a white paisley print that showed off her toned abs. Both Lila and Kate decided to cool off in the ocean, with photographs showing Kate diving off the back of the boat into the blue water. Other photos show the two laughing and spending time with their friends, including Lila's godmother, Rose Ferguson, before they covered up to head home. While walking off the boat, Lila was spotted in an oversized T-shirt, while Kate wore a black-and-white floral cover-up. Halle Berry kicked off a new decade by sharing a series of risqué photos on social media. The "Monster's Ball" star started her 60th birthday celebration by posting photos on Instagram featuring her in a floor-length black knit dress with a plunging halter neckline. She paired the sheer dress with black sunglasses, small hoop earrings and long gold necklaces, captioning the post, "60 here I come…." "Still absolutely beautiful, stunning, gorgeous …..You get the idea 🥰," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "Because age is only a number! 😍" A third fan chimed in, "60 looks absolutely stunning on you. I hope to look this beautiful, confident, and full of life when I reach your age. You’re truly inspiring. ❤️✨" Bella Thorne continues to tease "Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain," the sequel to the 2013 film "Spring Breakers." She shared a series of photos on Instagram, captioned, "spring break baby 🫧🔫💦😵‍💫🫦👀." EMILY RATAJKOWSKI'S SHREDDED RED BIRTHDAY DRESS LEAVES LITTLE TO THE IMAGINATION AT NYC CELEBRATION In the photos, the former Disney Channel star posed on a white Jeep while wearing a tie-dye bikini. One of the photos shows Thorne sitting on the Jeep's spare tire with one arm on her head as she looks up. Another photo shows her leaning against the Jeep as she looks into the camera, while another shows her sitting in the backseat and looking out the front window. The actress paired the bikini with several bracelets and high-top Converse sneakers with white socks. "Omg I can’t wait for Spring breakers 2 ❤️," one fan wrote in the comments section, while another added, "We ready for that sequel🤩🤩." A third wrote, "You look incredible girl !!😍" Emily Ratajkowski is having a dreamy seaside summer with her son and friends. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In a recent Instagram post, the model and actress shared a carousel of photos from her summer getaway, including several that showed off her toned physique in different bikinis. "The summer i finally read ferrante (it’s all i want to talk about)" she captioned the post. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS One of the photos featured Ratajkowski standing in a kitchen wearing a black-and-white polka-dot bikini with intricate straps tied around her abs and waist, which she paired with white polka-dot pants. She also included photos of herself lounging on a yacht in a striped bikini, taking a selfie of herself in an animal-print bikini, lounging on the beach with her son and spending time with her friends. "The absolute most beautiful ❤️," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "Sweet sweet Emily." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81faa82c5335ae10473ea0 1 in 6 adults plagued by loneliness as researchers reveal lasting impact of COVID pandemic te 2026-08-16T18:00:08.530Z 1 in 6 adults plagued by loneliness as researchers reveal lasting impact of COVID pandemic A study of over 135,000 adults found that a surprising number of individuals feel lonely often — and that some of the loneliest people live in urban areas, shocking the researchers. Not only that — but the COVID pandemic made it worse.  Professors at Imperial College London conducted the study. They recruited a total of 135,725 volunteers aged 16 and older to complete an online survey in England throughout a five-month period in 2023. Almost one in six adults reported feeling lonely "often or always" — and more than one in five people frequently felt a lack of companionship or had feelings of being left out or isolated, news agency SWNS reported. WHEN IS A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TOO SEVERE FOR TELEHEALTH? WARNING SIGNS FAMILIES SHOULDN'T IGNORE The findings of the study, called INTERACT, surprised those involved. When the researchers dug deeper into the data, they found that some of the loneliest people were clustered in urban environments and cities, including London, Birmingham and Manchester. Austen El-Osta, Ph.D., public health researcher and study lead for INTERACT, said, "The key message is not simply that many people feel lonely, but that loneliness is strongly influenced by people’s surroundings, social network and their environment." This reflected the "urban paradox" theory, the study said — where those in major cities that offer greater economic, cultural and social advantages often report lower life satisfaction, connectivity and happiness, compared to people in rural areas. The team also found a significant lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 44% of respondents said the pandemic increased their feelings of loneliness — while 48.2% reported increased feelings of isolation. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Senior author of the study, Dr. Azeem Majeed of the National Health Service, said, "As an NHS GP, I see how loneliness affects both the mental and physical health of my patients. It contributes to problems such as anxiety and depression, increases the risk of long-term conditions, and often leads to more frequent GP consultations." He said that "by strengthening community connections and social capital, we can help prevent loneliness and enable people to live healthier, happier and more connected lives." Whether people were in relationships or not didn’t seem to impact their loneliness levels. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The research found that 45% of respondents were married or in a civil partnership — while almost 20% were single. El-Osta said, "Loneliness is often treated as a private experience, but our findings reinforce that it is also a public health and community issue." He added that "public health responses need to look beyond individual resilience and consider the environments, services and community assets that help people feel connected, supported and able to participate." The team believes that this is "one of the world’s largest dedicated studies of loneliness and the largest of its kind conducted in a single country," according to Imperial College London.  The group also cautioned that while the findings offer an important snapshot, "the study cannot be used to estimate the scale of the problem at the population level." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ In addition, the researchers noted several limitations of their study, including that it overrepresented highly educated individuals and underrepresented minority ethnic groups.  They also highlighted the "inherent self-selection bias of this type of online survey, where those more interested or affected by an issue are more likely to take part."  Recently, another study found that feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory — though it may not speed up cognitive decline. Researchers from Colombia, Spain and Sweden analyzed data from more than 10,000 adults ages 65 to 94 across 12 European countries.  They found those who reported higher levels of loneliness did worse on memory tests at the start of the study, according to research published in the spring in the journal Aging & Mental Health. The researchers also suggested that screening for loneliness be incorporated into routine cognitive assessments as one way to support healthy aging. Deirdre Bardolf of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81f84e2c5335ae10473e5c CBS News correspondent accused of sexual harassment in former ABC producer's lawsuit te 2026-08-16T17:50:06.059Z CBS News correspondent accused of sexual harassment in former ABC producer's lawsuit Former ABC News field producer Samira Said sued CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman, ABC News, The Walt Disney Co. and an ABC bureau chief on Friday, alleging Gutman made sexualized workplace comments and ABC later fired her after denying medical accommodations related to trauma from covering the Uvalde school massacre. Said alleged Gutman initiated a conversation about another female correspondent while Said worked on an otherwise all-male team, according to the complaint filed In Los Angeles Superior Court. "While the team waited in a public queue during the assignment, Gutman initiated a discussion rating a female correspondent’s appearance and reducing her professional standing to a numerical score based on her physical attributes," the complaint said. BATTLE BETWEEN BARI WEISS AND ‘60 MINUTES’ EXPLODES AS SCOTT PELLEY ACCUSES HER OF MURDERING THE SHOW "The male crew joined in, continuing to assess the woman’s body and looks in Said’s presence. The men attempted to draw Said into the conversation by soliciting her views. Said declined and stated the conversation was inappropriate." The filing described a second alleged incident during a movie-release press event, when Said and Gutman disagreed over whether their team should leave the work site. "In front of multiple coworkers, Gutman responded by making a sexualized insinuation that Said must have an after-hours date in the city and that this is why she did not want to relocate," the complaint said. "The remark, made audibly to others, demeaned Said and reduced her professional judgment to a sexualized stereotype." The allegations against Gutman are part of a broader lawsuit in which Said accused ABC and Disney of discrimination, retaliation, failing to accommodate her medical conditions and wrongfully terminating her. Said worked in ABC News' Los Angeles bureau from May 2021 until March 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter. BARI WEISS POACHES CONSERVATIVE NY TIMES COLUMNIST, OTHERS JOIN '60 MINUTES' IN CBS PROGRAM SHAKEUP Said alleged she was experiencing COVID-19 symptoms when management urged her to cover the May 2022 mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Her assignment included interviewing children who witnessed their classmates and teachers being killed, after which she said she experienced severe psychological symptoms, the lawsuit states. A psychiatrist later cleared Said to return from medical leave with accommodations, but she alleged then-Los Angeles bureau chief David Herndon would not permit a restricted schedule. Herndon "made it clear that unless she returned without restrictions and with full-week availability, she would not be permitted to resume her role," the complaint said. Said alleged she was subsequently moved to weekend desk shifts. She was later assigned to cover the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and other hazardous weather events in the city, during which, the complain alleges, heavy equipment allegedly struck her foot and caused a bone contusion. PARAMOUNT ESCALATES THREAT TO LEAVE CALIFORNIA AS DEM AG'S ANTITRUST LAWSUIT STALLS WARNER BROS MERGER ABC terminated Said during what had been presented as a routine meeting on March 5, 2025, the filing said. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and a jury trial. The allegations have not been adjudicated. Gutman joined CBS in January after 17 years at ABC and became the first major on-air hire under CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. CBS announced that Gutman would report for "CBS Mornings" and the "CBS Evening News," lead reporting for "48 Hours," contribute to "60 Minutes" and serve as a fill-in anchor. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Weiss praised Gutman’s reporting when CBS announced his hiring. "Matt Gutman goes there," Weiss said. "He brings the audience along with him to whatever story he is covering, and he approaches his work with the qualities we look for in all our journalists: fearlessness, energy and relentlessness." Fox News Digital reached out to Disney and CBS for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. A Disney representative told The Los Angeles Times that executives had not yet reviewed the complaint. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81f3a02c5335ae10473de9 Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83 after sending farewell message to fans te 2026-08-16T17:30:08.777Z Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83 after sending farewell message to fans Tommy John, the former MLB pitcher whose elbow surgery set the standard in baseball and helped lengthen the careers of countless players, has died. He was 83. Mike Maguire, his agent, announced John’s death in a statement. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Thomas Edward ‘Tommy’ John Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Lakewood Ranch last night surrounded by his loving wife, Cheryl, and his sister-in-laws Judith Florentino and Karen Jordan," the statement read. "A private celebration of life will be held in Florida." John’s death comes about a week after he released a farewell message to fans on New York Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day. He said in his message he was "saying goodbye" as the team revealed he had been battling health issues. "I want to thank the Yankees organization & the Steinbrenner family for giving me this opportunity to say goodbye to everyone, along with all the friends & fans who followed me throughout my 26-year career," John’s message read. "Thanks to Dr. Jobe, who saved my arm & made it possible for me to continue pitching. That surgery has since gone on to save the careers of countless pitchers, including many of the very best in the game today. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Thank you to all the fans who supported me & my teammates for 26 years. I will never forget you." John had his famed surgery in 1974 and became a success story as he went on to win more than 160 games after the operation was completed. He missed the entire 1975 season and was a three-time All-Star after the surgery. He finished his career as a four-time All-Star and played eight of his 26 seasons with the Yankees. He also played for the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, Cleveland Indians and Oakland Athletics. He had a career 3.34 ERA with 2,245 strikeouts. "The day I left for my first job as a pitcher, my father looked at me & said, 'Good luck, Tommy. Just remember one thing: whether you make it big in the big leagues or you don't, you'll always just be Tommy John from Terre Haute, Indiana,'" his message added. "I've never forgotten those words. Thank you & God Bless." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81eef32c5335ae10473d68 Oatman could host plaque marking Route 66 engineering landmark designation te 2026-08-16T17:10:11.608Z Oatman could host plaque marking Route 66 engineering landmark designation Oatman could soon get a new marker commemorating Route 66’s place in American engineering history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81eef22c5335ae10473d5f Hospital district could move offices into Mohave County administration building te 2026-08-16T17:10:10.777Z Hospital district could move offices into Mohave County administration building KINGMAN — The public entity that owns Kingman Regional Medical Center could soon move its operations into the Mohave County Administration Building under a five-year lease headed to county supervisors Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81eef12c5335ae10473d56 Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years te 2026-08-16T17:10:09.973Z Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81eef12c5335ae10473d4d Charges dismissed against Kelli, Michael Ward and other Arizona 'fake electors' — for now te 2026-08-16T17:10:09.217Z Charges dismissed against Kelli, Michael Ward and other Arizona 'fake electors' — for now PHOENIX -- The people accused of being "fake electors'' and their allies are officially off the legal hook -- but only for now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81ec9a2c5335ae10473d1f Sam's Club meal kit feeds a family for under $16 as shoppers seek affordable dinners te 2026-08-16T17:00:10.078Z Sam's Club meal kit feeds a family for under $16 as shoppers seek affordable dinners As families look for ways to keep dinner costs down, warehouse clubs are competing for shoppers with prepared meals that offer an alternative to cooking from scratch or spending money on takeout. Among the prepared meal options is Sam's Club's Member's Mark Chicken Shawarma Kit, a 37-ounce meal listed for just under $16 on the retailer's website. The offering is part of a broader push by the warehouse club to give members more convenient options for putting dinner on the table, a Sam's Club spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. WEALTHY AMERICANS CHOOSE ONE GROCERY STORE CHAIN OVER RIVALS, SURVEY FINDS "Our members consistently tell us they want convenient, high-quality meal solutions at an incredible value," the statement said. "From the Member's Mark Chicken Shawarma Kit to dinner staples like our top-rated Member's Mark Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken, we're taking the guesswork out of mealtime with options our members can feel good about serving," the statement added. The shawarma kit comes with six pitas, fully cooked chicken shawarma, Mediterranean-style bruschetta, feta cheese, creamy garlic sauce and spicy tahini sauce, according to the Sam's Club website. For warehouse clubs, however, the competition for families' dinner budgets goes beyond offering a lower price. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Warehouse clubs aren't just competing on price, they're competing on the value of time," St. Louis-based founder and CEO of SCALEBLAZER Laura Burkemper told Fox News Digital. "For busy families, the question at 5 p.m. isn't simply, 'What's cheapest?' It's 'What can I put on the table quickly, affordably, and without another decision to make?'" Burkemper said. "A $16 family meal is compelling because it solves several consumer pain points at once: affordability, convenience, portion size, and predictability." That price point may be particularly important for Sam's Club shoppers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Bryan Gildenberg, New Jersey-based founder and CEO of Confluencer Commerce, told Fox News Digital that consumers are making different choices as they contend with higher food and fuel costs. "Remember, Sam's Club and Costco look the same but aren't the same," Gildenberg said. "Costco's member is more coastal and more affluent." "For Sam's, a price-sensitive meal deal makes enormous sense given that their members are more likely to be making different choices in the face of food and fuel inflation," Gildenberg added. Meanwhile, shoppers reviewing the kit on Sam's Club's website have praised its convenience and price, though some questioned whether the portions were enough to fill all six pitas. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ One reviewer called it "a total lifesaver for busy weeknights," saying it offered an alternative to cooking after a long day or ordering expensive takeout. Portion size was a recurring concern among some shoppers, with several saying they ran short of chicken or other ingredients before using all six pitas. "[My] family loved this. Everything seasoned well and flavorful," one purchaser wrote, but added that there was "not enough for 6 pitas." The shopper said the chicken barely fed four adults and that side dishes were needed to complete the meal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81ec992c5335ae10473d16 Federal judge clears path for border wall construction in Arizona te 2026-08-16T17:00:09.289Z Federal judge clears path for border wall construction in Arizona A federal judge in Arizona cleared the path for border wall construction in the state after a Native American tribe attempted to block its construction. The Tohono O'odham Nation had argued that constructing the border wall along its southern border with Mexico would constitute illegal trespassing on tribal lands as well as effectively shrink the reservation. Judge Richard Leon noted in his ruling a federal proclamation in 1907 that the first 60 feet of the reservation could be taken for federal use. "Given the national security and foreign policy considerations related to the border wall, deference to the government is warranted," he said. 'AMERICA FIRST' IMMIGRATION OVERHAUL BILL WOULD CODIFY TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PROMISES ONCE AND FOR ALL Members of the Tohono O'odham Nation had erected "no trespassing" signs in reaction to federal workers visiting the border sites to scope out construction. The reservation's shared border with Mexico extends roughly 62 miles. "ANY construction related activities to the illegal and destructive border wall be warned, informed of trespass and escorted off the Nation's land by law enforcement," the tribe wrote on its Facebook page on Aug. 8. Judge Leon pointed to a proclamation by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 stating that all public land within 60 feet of an international boundary is under the exclusive control of the federal government. The proclamation argued it was necessary "as a protection against the smuggling of goods between the United States and the Republic of Mexico." Leon further noted that the Tohono nation was not declared a reservation until 1917, after Roosevelt's proclamation. The legal win for for the federal government comes after President Donald Trump's administration celebrated 15 consecutive months of having zero border releases at the U.S.-Mexico border last week. OPINION: THE BORDER IS CLOSED THANKS TO PRESIDENT TRUMP. IN VIRGINIA, THAT DOESN’T MATTER Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's office said daily apprehensions at the border are down 94% compared to former President Joe Biden's administration and are at the lowest level seen in 30 years. "Again this month, the results are clear: President Trump’s border security agenda is restoring order and putting the safety of the American people first," Mullin said in a statement. "DHS remains focused on enforcing our immigration laws, securing the border, and ensuring those who enter our country illegally are removed swiftly. Thanks to the strong leadership of President Trump, we have the most secure border in history," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81ec922c5335ae10473d00 Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’ te 2026-08-16T17:00:02.607Z Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’ Dario Amodei is pushing back against the idea that he's been painting an overly pessimistic picture of AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81e3372c5335ae104738bf Humanoid robots could patrol southern border, CEO pitches, as futuristic technology moves closer to reality te 2026-08-16T16:20:07.121Z Humanoid robots could patrol southern border, CEO pitches, as futuristic technology moves closer to reality Humanoid robots capable of autonomously navigating rugged terrain and detecting people could eventually join federal agents patrolling the southern border, with one U.S. robotics company telling Fox News Digital it has already demonstrated the technology to Department of Homeland Security officials. Sankaet Pathak, founder and CEO of Foundation, spoke with Fox News Digital to discuss the company's development of humanoid robotics and their potential applications at the border. Pathak said Foundation is in talks with several national security agencies. "We're in conversations with almost all national security government bodies, so Air Force, Navy, Army, DHS," Pathak said. "We continue to have dialogues. We're starting to negotiate contracts and some applications for them." PALANTIR'S SHYAM SANKAR SAYS ‘EVERY DAY WE’RE MAKING PROGRESS’ AS AI SUPERCHARGES AMERICAN WORKERS A DHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital that no formal arrangement is currently in place. "The Department of Homeland Security currently does not have any non-contractual agreements, pilots, or active prime contracts with Foundation." Pathak envisions Phantom conducting reconnaissance and surveillance in terrain that can be difficult for humans, vehicles, aerial drones or fixed cameras to navigate. "If drones and watchtowers were able to solve for everything, why do we still have humans at the border?" Pathak told Fox News Digital. Pathak said existing automated solutions struggle with tasks ranging from logistics to navigating complex terrain, adding that he thinks "humanoids will fill that gap quite well." Pathak said Phantom can distinguish humans from other obstacles, autonomously traverse uneven terrain and map its environment. The company's goal is for robots to conduct those reconnaissance functions autonomously before flagging potential border crossings for human officers. TRUMP ADMIN MARKS 15 STRAIGHT MONTHS WITH ZERO BORDER RELEASES AS APPREHENSIONS PLUNGE 94% Pathak also pointed to tunnels along the border as another potential application for the technology, saying Foundation would explore underground operations as part of its use cases. "Our biggest thing is if we can keep our officers in a safe place, and these robots can continue to surveil 24/7," Pathak said. He said robots could flag significant activity and allow human officers to respond when intervention is necessary. "Tomorrow I think we could do a pilot. Next couple of months, we can do something much larger." Pathak said weather resistance remains one of the principal limitations of the current Phantom, but a second-generation model expected in the coming months is designed to be waterproof, dustproof and substantially more rugged for outdoor deployment. While Foundation's immediate vision centers on surveillance and reconnaissance, Pathak said the company would be willing to arm robots for border operations if requested by the federal government. He stressed, however, that the machines are not envisioned making enforcement decisions independently in the near future. INSIDE CHINA’S AI ‘WOLF PACK’ DRONES BUILT WITH TAIWAN CONFLICT IN MIND "They will detect and then flag and then a human would decide kind of like what the next step it needs to be," Pathak said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81e0df2c5335ae104737c7 ‘American Pie’ star Shannon Elizabeth swears off dating, says OnlyFans is ‘the only relationship I need’ te 2026-08-16T16:10:07.473Z ‘American Pie’ star Shannon Elizabeth swears off dating, says OnlyFans is ‘the only relationship I need’ Shannon Elizabeth isn’t looking for another slice of romance anytime soon. The "American Pie" star, whose divorce was finalized in May, has sworn off dating, insisting that OnlyFans is "the only relationship I need." During an appearance on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast, he asked her, "What’s the dating scene like in Cape Town?" Elizabeth moved to South Africa in 2016 to focus on wildlife conservation. ‘AMERICAN PIE’ ALUM SHANNON ELIZABETH TURNS TO ONLYFANS FOR ‘FRESH START’ AS DIVORCE UNFOLDS "I'm very newly single, and I don’t plan on ever dating again, to be honest," Elizabeth replied. "Come on, you’re going to date," Maher insisted. "No, no," Elizabeth said. "No, not even dating?" Maher said. WATCH: ‘AMERICAN PIE’ STAR LAUNCHES ONLYFANS, EMBRACES FRESH START "I do not want to date," Elizabeth said. "I’m not interested. There’s too many con artists out there. There’s too many people I don’t trust. I have no interest." "... The only relationships I need are the relationships on OnlyFans that I’m building with all of these people," Elizabeth said. Maher was adamant that Elizabeth’s ban on dating wouldn’t stick. "Well, I’m not saying I know you better than you, because I don’t," he said. "You know you better than you. I will say this: I have heard that from many people right after. ..." "I mean, including many celebrities," he said. Maher pointed to Halle Berry as an example, noting that the actress had once said she would never marry again. Berry later married actor Olivier Martinez in 2013, and the couple filed for divorce in 2015. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Elizabeth wasn't swayed. "... At the moment, I’m perfectly fine not being with anyone and not wanting anything," she said. OnlyFans allows creators to charge fans directly for their content, and Elizabeth found immediate financial success on the subscription platform. Variety reported that she earned more than $1.2 million in her first week after launching her account in April. For Elizabeth, however, OnlyFans has become more than another source of income. She told Variety the platform provided a financial lifeline as she went through her divorce from Simon Borchert. Acting roles weren't coming in as frequently as they once did, she said, and she had largely been living off her savings. "For the last ten years, I’ve been living off of my savings for the most part, because I haven’t been as focused on work," she said. "To be able to get myself back to the point where I’m not struggling and am able to choose projects because I like them and not because I need the money — it’s definitely giving me more freedom to do that." WATCH: SHANNON ELIZABETH REFLECTS ON ‘AMERICAN PIE’ AND NEW MISSION Elizabeth also wants to direct and "be behind the camera." In the meantime, she’s directing and producing her OnlyFans content, which does not currently include nudity. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I’ve got to be a little bit mysterious," she said. "I do all kinds of content, but I don’t even know what my boundaries will be. I’m still exploring it, and as I become more comfortable with it, I’m going to push those boundaries." A portion of Elizabeth’s OnlyFans earnings goes to her wildlife conservation nonprofit. Elizabeth previously told Fox News Digital that she isn't worried about criticism of her latest venture. "I know people do make assumptions about creators on the platform," she said. "But I don’t go looking for it. And people have been nothing but really supportive and kind to me. ... I’m really happy doing it. I’m really having so much fun. I’m connecting with people. And I think no matter what you do in any industry, there’s always going to be people who don’t support you, who want to bring you down or who criticize you." One piece of advice Elizabeth would give to another actress considering OnlyFans is simple: Just do it. "Absolutely do it," she gushed. "It’s been an incredible experience. And if you don’t like it, you just stop. That’s the beauty of it. The control’s in your hands. So if you want to do it for one month, do it for a month. See if you like it. In fact, I have already started talking to some friends about getting on the platform with me, and a lot of people are starting to consider it." "[This is] something that we wanted to do 25 years ago, but the technology wasn’t there yet," she said. "Now the technology is there. I just wish I’d done it sooner." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81e0d92c5335ae104737b1 TechCrunch Mobility: The shifting flight path of electric air taxis te 2026-08-16T16:10:01.855Z TechCrunch Mobility: The shifting flight path of electric air taxis Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81de892c5335ae10473785 Karoline Leavitt's replacement as press secretary faces 'critical' test as midterms loom, Trump advisor says te 2026-08-16T16:00:09.846Z Karoline Leavitt's replacement as press secretary faces 'critical' test as midterms loom, Trump advisor says President Donald Trump's senior political advisor James Blair praised departing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for her time in the West Wing while warning on Saturday that her successor will face scrutiny for filling such a critical messaging role as the midterm elections approach. Blair said the next press secretary would be under a "microscope" given that Leavitt's time in office "cemented her as maybe the best press secretary we've ever had." "She was just really tremendous. And she had a connection with the president that is hard to develop," he said during "My View." "She understood him and understood the way he wanted to tell the American people his message, and she did it with honor and loyalty." SCRAMBLE FOR KAROLINE LEAVITT'S REPLACEMENT ENSUES WITH JUST WEEKS UNTIL TRUMP'S SPOKESPERSON EXITS "I think she's a really hard act to follow. I don't envy the next person, but it is a critical job." Whoever takes the podium next will need to work hard to disseminate President Trump's message "in the face of a very hostile press that doesn't want to tell the story about the great work Republicans have done for the last two years," he continued. Blair's assessment comes as messaging surrounding midterms ramps up across the country. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress, controlling the House with a razor-thin 218-212 edge, with one independent and four vacancies, and the Senate with a 53-47 advantage, including two independents who caucus with Democrats. 100 DAY SPRINT TO THE MIDTERMS KICKS OFF AS REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS CLASH FOR CONTROL ACROSS THE COUNTRY With every House seat and 35 Senate seats on the ballot, Democrats need a net gain of just six House seats to reclaim the speaker's gavel and four Senate seats to win back the upper chamber, making even a handful of competitive races capable of reshaping the balance of power in Washington. WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS WIDELY PRAISE KAROLINE LEAVITT AS SHE ANNOUNCES EXIT Still, Blair expressed optimism that the GOP would retain its congressional majorities, saying the election comes down to "mainstream Republicans versus extreme liberal Democrats." Democrats want to raise taxes, abolish police and prisons and grant amnesty to every illegal immigrant in America, he said, including the violent criminals. Fox News Digital's Andrew Mark Miller and Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81de882c5335ae1047377c Caitlyn Jenner says there's a 'simple' solution to end the WNBA's trans athlete debate te 2026-08-16T16:00:08.883Z Caitlyn Jenner says there's a 'simple' solution to end the WNBA's trans athlete debate Caitlyn Jenner reacted to how the WNBA has navigated its latest controversy over whether transgender athletes would be eligible to play in the league. The WNBA has lacked clarity on whether a transgender athlete would be able to play in the league. In the midst of it all, former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White each launched bids to get into the WNBA. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Jenner appeared on "Fox News @ Night" with Trace Gallagher and said there was a "simple" conclusion to the ordeal. "They’re showing the hypocrisy of what’s going on out there in the WNBA," Jenner said of Kanter and White. "The WNBA had their meetings on this issue and Cathy (Engelbert), the head, says, ‘We talked about the trans issue but we just haven’t come up with a conclusion at this point. We will continue the conversation.’ Cathy, XX, you’re in. XY you’re out. It’s that simple. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "And both these guys I think are doing a good job just to show the WNBA the hypocrisy that’s going on here. We have to protect women’s sports … I want to protect women’s sports. Title IX was one of the greatest legislations for women’s equality – that happened to be in sports." The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement’s Article XIII, Section 1(a) states: "Only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA." But as OutKick/Fox News Digital previously reported, the 409-page agreement never defines "woman" or "women." The terms "transgender" and "gender identity" don’t appear anywhere in the document. The CBA contains detailed definitions for dozens of other terms. Yet the agreement doesn’t define the word that determines who may play in the league. A WNBA spokesperson said a meeting was held on a "wide range of topics, including ongoing discussions on transgender athletes and the continued hate and vitriol directed at players online." The league said it "strongly" denounces "bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalize others." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81de822c5335ae1047376a Blanche Refuses to Say He’ll Always Be Independent of Trump as Attorney General te 2026-08-16T16:00:02.725Z Blanche Refuses to Say He’ll Always Be Independent of Trump as Attorney General The new head of the Justice Department said on “Meet the Press” on Sunday that the president had never asked him to prosecute specific people — and never would. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81d9d72c5335ae104736f9 DNC chair denies reports about staff 'paranoia,' chaos, but even MS NOW host is skeptical te 2026-08-16T15:40:07.093Z DNC chair denies reports about staff 'paranoia,' chaos, but even MS NOW host is skeptical Democratic National Committee Chair (DNC) Ken Martin denied Saturday that he presided over a paranoid workplace at the party's Washington headquarters — where he'd allegedly even been hit with an HR complaint — prompting MS NOW hosts to question why the allegations were emerging from inside the organization. Martin was pressed about the alleged HR complaint for throwing a phone at a staffer's desk and reports that employees had become fearful of leaks and decisions he allegedly made in isolation. Martin denied the reporting and praised the DNC’s employees. "Multiple sources also described a growing sense of paranoia inside DNC headquarters under your leadership and that the staff had become afraid of leaks and decisions that you were making in isolation," MS NOW co-host Jacqueline Alemany said at one point. "Well, the reporting is not accurate, but what I would say is every day when I go into the DNC, what I see is a staff that works extremely hard," Martin said. "They’re working overtime. I’m usually the first one in, the last one to leave." Martin dismissed the "noise on the outside" and said Democrats were focused on winning in November, when Democrats are hoping to win back Congress to stifle the Trump White House. DNC CHAIR KEN MARTIN THREW PHONE AT AIDE'S DESK, FACED HR COMPLAINT IN SIGN OF 'FRAYING NERVES': REPORT "But to be fair, Mr. Chairman, some of this noise is coming from the inside, right?" co-anchor Eugene Daniels asked. Martin said he did not know why the allegations were coming from inside the DNC before shifting to voters’ economic concerns. "You know, I don’t know, but as I travel across the country, Eugene, what I hear from the American people, they’re not focused on any of that," Martin said. The New York Times cited six people familiar with the alleged phone incident, although none witnessed it firsthand. Accounts differed over how forcefully Martin threw the device, but the newspaper reported that it landed on the aide's desk while Martin reprimanded the staffer and led to a human resources complaint. SLOTKIN SAYS DEMOCRATIC PARTY NEEDS 'NEW LEADERSHIP': 'OLD MODELS ARE NO LONGER WORKING' NOTUS separately reported that the phone did not strike the aide but left several staffers shaken. Martin apologized to the aide during an HR meeting the following business day, according to the outlet. The reports followed a May meeting in which Martin allegedly expressed anger about information leaking from DNC headquarters. Fox News Digital reported that members of the party’s leadership team were asked to sign nondisclosure agreements before a meeting about the committee’s finances. The internal tensions emerged as the DNC faced a steep financial disadvantage ahead of the 2026 midterms. Federal Election Commission filings showed the committee ended June with $16.3 million in cash and $18.5 million in debt, compared with the Republican National Committee's $128.5 million in cash and no debt. The DNC had also drawn $15 million from a credit line secured in part by its headquarters. JAMES CARVILLE RAGES OVER FAILURE BY DNC TO RELEASE 2024 POLITICAL AUTOPSY, CALLS IT 'TOO STUPID FOR WORDS' Rufus Gifford, a former Biden deputy campaign manager and Obama-era DNC finance director, previously pointed to the internal leaks as evidence that employees had lost confidence in Martin's leadership. "The leaks coming from inside the building streaming across every media outlet say to me that the (diligent and wonderful) staff are losing or have lost faith," Gifford said. Martin defended the committee’s spending strategy in a July Substack, claiming the party was investing its money in staff, organizing, technology and state parties. "But a party is not a savings account," Martin said. "Its purpose is to build power." Fox News Digital reached out to the DNC for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81d9d62c5335ae104736f0 The only map you need to see as California's billionaire tax fight heats up te 2026-08-16T15:40:06.380Z The only map you need to see as California's billionaire tax fight heats up California voters are set to decide whether to slap a new tax on the state's billionaires as IRS data show thousands of taxpayers, and billions of dollars in income, are already flowing out of the Golden State. The outflow is adding fuel to the debate over California's proposed billionaire tax, with Mark Cuban warning Saturday the measure could drive not only wealthy residents but investment and startups out of the state. Cuban's warning came amid a heated back-and-forth with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who has defended the proposed tax. The billionaire investor threatened to steer future investments away from California if the measure moves forward. The clash comes as California is already experiencing significant taxpayer outflows, according to the latest IRS data compiled from federal tax returns. AMERICA'S TOP DESTINATION FOR NEW TAXPAYERS IS QUIETLY GETTING POORER, IRS DATA REVEALS Los Angeles County, home to Hollywood and one of the nation's largest economic engines, led the nation in taxpayer losses, with a net 17,496 tax filers leaving for other states. Those departing taxpayers took nearly $1.9 billion in income with them. Other California counties also saw significant outflows. Orange County recorded a net loss of 11,618 tax filers, followed by San Diego County with 9,401, Riverside County with 8,968 and San Bernardino County with 8,462. The movement of taxpayers and their income can affect state and local tax collections that help fund schools, public safety and infrastructure. AMERICANS KEEP MOVING TO TEXAS AND FLORIDA — BUT ONE OTHER RED STATE IS GROWING EVEN FASTER Against that backdrop, California's proposed billionaire tax has become a flashpoint in the debate over whether the state's tax policies could push more wealth and investment elsewhere. The proposed ballot initiative, backed by the Service Employees International Union, would impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on Californians with a net worth exceeding $1 billion. The measure, which has qualified for the November ballot, would apply retroactively to Californians who were residents as of Jan. 1, 2026. Supporters argue the tax would generate billions of dollars for healthcare and education, while critics warn it could drive wealth and investment out of California. Cuban has gone further, arguing the measure could influence not only where billionaires live, but where investors put their money and startups do business. AN OVERLOOKED RED STATE QUIETLY BUILT ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST COMPETITIVE TAX SYSTEMS "If this passes, and it doesn't directly impact me at all, I won't be a Cali resident, but you can bet if I'm investing in a multi billion dollar startup, I'm asking them to move from California first," Cuban wrote. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE He went even further, adding, "IMO, if this passes, only idiot startup founders stay in Cali." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81d2cf2c5335ae1047363b From Disney magic to ancient faith: David Henrie on why Gen Z is flocking to church te 2026-08-16T15:10:07.566Z From Disney magic to ancient faith: David Henrie on why Gen Z is flocking to church Disney star David Henrie has been encouraged to see a rise in young people attending church over the years and believes it's a sign of a deeper cultural shift of younger generations turning to God. "I'm seeing it everywhere. Every time I go to mass, there's more and more young people," he told Fox News Digital. The Catholic actor, who rose to fame playing Justin Russo on the Disney Channel’s "Wizards of Waverly Place," said he believes young adults are returning to the faith after finding emptiness in worldly distractions. Years ago, Henrie experienced his own spiritual awakening. JD VANCE REVEALS WHAT DREW HIM BACK TO GOD AFTER SEEING CHRISTIANS HAD LIFE ‘FIGURED OUT’ "I've seen it coming. I was one of those people who was not living a Christian life and then suddenly found the world was completely empty and was searching for something otherworldly," Henrie said. "That's why I think you're seeing kids flock to the faith right now. It's because they're tired of the world." Catholic leaders across the U.S. have reported sharp increases in the number of adult converts. A recent Gallup poll also found that 42% of young men now say religion is "very important" in their lives, a 14 percentage point jump from the previous year. Henrie believes young people are seeking a specific form of faith rooted in tradition and history. "You know, I'm Catholic, I always say like, they want 'Lord of the Rings Catholicism'," Henrie said. "You know, they want bells, smells, ancient expressions of the liturgy. That's where the young people are flocking right now. That's why you're seeing the Latin mass booming." COUNTRY STAR TYLER HUBBARD SAYS ‘THE CHOSEN’ BROUGHT THE BIBLE TO LIFE FOR HIS FAMILY The actor recently wrapped filming for his faith-based travel series "Seeking Beauty," on EWTN+, as well as his return to Disney for "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place." He is also set to release a faith-based children's book this fall, co-written with his wife, Maria. The picture book, titled "Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?" turns a curious child's questions about God into spiritual lessons. Henrie said his young son inspired the project. "[He] is very inquisitive, and he asks great questions, and he's trying to understand God," Henrie said. "So from a four-year-old, trying to understanding God sounds like this: 'Papa, is God bigger than a dragon? Is God bigger than New York City? Is God big than a killer whale?'... And so he just kept asking all these great questions, and eventually it was like, I need to make this into a kid's book." SECOND LADY USHA VANCE GETS CANDID ABOUT NEW BABY, JUGGLING FOUR CHILDREN AND MOTHERHOOD CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Henrie said the picture book uses a question-and-response format and is geared for children ages 2 to 8. It pairs rhyming answers with Scripture references on every page and ends by encouraging parents to revisit the Bible verses with their kids for further study. The father of three, who is expecting his fourth child this month, said he and his wife feel it is important to foster faith in their children from an early age and help them tackle their big questions about God. After reading the book, he hopes kids take away "a greater understanding of God's love, God's care, and just how powerful He is and how powerful he can be in their lives." "Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?" published by Ascension Press, is available for preorder and is expected to be released on November 10. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81ce1f2c5335ae104735cf JONATHAN TURLEY: Former Sen Kyrsten Sinema fights affair lawsuit invoking centuries-old marriage tort te 2026-08-16T14:50:07.341Z JONATHAN TURLEY: Former Sen Kyrsten Sinema fights affair lawsuit invoking centuries-old marriage tort Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is continuing to challenge the lawsuit brought by the wife of her former security guard and lover, Matthew Ammel. Sinema has admitted to having an affair with Ammel while she was the Democratic senator from Arizona. Heather Ammel’s lawsuit alleges the tort of alienation of affection, an action many may find outdated in our more open or indulgent culture. I start teaching my torts class this week, and the alienation tort remains a controversy at the intersection of tort and constitutional law. There was a time when most states had morality crimes that punished adultery or homosexuality. They have been largely scrubbed from our books due to constitutional challenges and changing social mores. However, a spouse can still sue civilly over a third party ruining a marriage through adultery. Such "heart balm" actions go back to the earliest days of tort liability. However, the tort has been abolished in 42 states, leaving Hawaii, North Carolina, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Dakota and Utah as the exceptions. COURT FILINGS REVEAL KYRSTEN SINEMA HAD SEX MULTIPLE TIMES WITH MARRIED BODYGUARD WHILE SERVING AS SENATOR Early tort cases spoke of two violative acts: enticement and seduction. The tort of enticement "involved assisting or inducing a wife to leave her husband by means of fraud, violence, or persuasion." Seduction was more straightforward and only required "an adulterous relationship between the plaintiff’s spouse and the defendant." Critics have long charged that this tort is based on early concepts of the wife being the property of the husband and that there are lingering constitutional questions over holding individuals liable for consensual sexual relationships. That proprietary element echoes in some of the earliest English cases, such as Winsmore v. Greenback in 1745. In that case, a man was sued for "maliciously and wickedly intending to injure the plaintiff … and to alienate the affection of the wife from the plaintiff." The court found that the paramour had "persuaded procured and enticed the said wife" and thereby denied the husband of his "exclusive and legally enforceable right to his wife’s service." Winsmore v. Greenbank, Willes 577. 125 Eng. Repts. 1330 (1745)); see also Michele Crissman, Alienation of Affection: An Ancient Tort – But Still Alive in South Dakota, 48 S.D. L. Rev. 518, 519 (2003); Jamie Heard, The National Trend of Abolishing Actions for the Alienation of a Spouse’s Affection and Mississippi’s Refusal to Follow Suit, 28 Miss. C. L. Rev. 313 (2008-2009). State courts have found the action to be outmoded and abused: North Carolina is one of the holdouts. Sinema’s counsel moved the case to federal court and then sought to dismiss it on the jurisdictional grounds that none of the sex occurred in North Carolina. In depositions, Sinema confirmed sexual encounters beginning in California at the home of her friends Penny and Grant Croissant: "We were staying at an Airbnb in Napa, California. We were outside. Matt kissed me. We went inside and had sex." She also detailed having sex with Ammel at the wedding of CNN anchor Jessica Dean in New York City as well as at her Washington, D.C., apartment, in Arizona, and in Colorado. The jurisdictional question is whether the denial of sex in North Carolina means that the courts there lack jurisdiction, as opposed to the claim that the shattered marriage, and injury, still rests in North Carolina. The parties do not contest the underlying violation of the marriage. The case is rife with photos, including one sent by Sinema of herself in a towel, and such messages as: "Putting my hand on your heart. I’ll see you soon. I miss you." COURT FILINGS REVEAL KYRSTEN SINEMA HAD SEX MULTIPLE TIMES WITH MARRIED BODYGUARD WHILE SERVING AS SENATOR The wife eventually uncovered the affair after Ammel allegedly came home intoxicated, and she found a message on his phone from Sinema reading, "I hope your day was okay. Thinking of you. I am with you. I keep waking up during my sleep and reaching over for your arms to hold me." Heather Ammel would write to her husband to encourage him to break off the affair, calling Sinema "insidious" and "a woman who is willing to break up a family." After separating on Nov. 1, 2024, the couple divorced in March 2026. An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 19. While the Supreme Court struck down the criminalization of same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges and consensual sex between adults is viewed as protected, it has never found alienation torts to be unconstitutional. The tort liability presents a novel and different question. Unlike the criminalization of consensual sexual relationships, this tort addresses the harm of conduct to a third person. Heather Ammel had a marriage contract and relied on it as the foundation for her home and family with multiple children. Many today would argue that her husband and his deceit caused the harm, not the third party. If a spouse violates their solemn oath of matrimony, the loss of affection is likely due to a breakdown in the marriage, not the third party. The action still has a proprietary element: the "other man" or "other woman" poached a partner who legally belongs to you. However, the question is whether such "heart balm" injuries remain within the right of states to recognize and allow citizens to recover for. It is technically not a punishment for adultery with the other person, but alienation or harm to the spouse. Ironically, the case, and any challenges, could represent one of the most lasting legacies of Sinema’s career. The question is not whether her actions were "wicked and malicious" under the common law, but whether you can be sued today for such conduct. Other torts have changed in light of evolving social values, such as defamation actions that were once based on statements that a woman is "unchaste." While courts have struck down or eliminated morality laws on constitutional grounds, alienation of affection remains a lingering morality tort with strong religious underpinnings. In Proverbs 11:18, the Bible states, "The wicked man does deceptive work, but righteousness brings a sure reward." The question is whether a "righteous" litigant can still recover from the "wickedness" of others. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81cbc72c5335ae104735ad Uptown Parking Garage cost overruns spur city litigation te 2026-08-16T14:40:07.998Z Uptown Parking Garage cost overruns spur city litigation City pays McCarthy Building Companies $1.194M; both aim to settle costs from Fann Contracting after excavation delayed work 5 months A hole in Uptown cost the city $1.2 million, but the city hopes to settle a portion of those costs through litigation with the company that dug it. During its Tuesday, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81cbc62c5335ae1047358c Lexington, Kentucky park shooting kills 1, injures 4 during live band performance te 2026-08-16T14:40:06.544Z Lexington, Kentucky park shooting kills 1, injures 4 during live band performance One person was killed and four victims were injured in a mass shooting at an outdoor concert in Kentucky on Saturday. The shooting took place in Lexington and was barely a mile away from an event where Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was holding a Kentucky Democratic Party dinner. Authorities say two of the victims injured were children ages 14 and 4, while the other two injured were adults. All four were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "Before I continue, I do need to let y’all know we do have some tough news tonight," Beshear said at his event after hearing of the shooting. GUNFIRE ERUPTS NEAR SEATTLE MAYOR’S EVENT AS FAMILIES, CHILDREN GATHER "About a mile and a half from here, we’ve had a shooting actually since we started this dinner," he continued. "We have five people that I think received injuries and probably have one deceased," he added before assuring diners that the situation had been resolved. "To stop mass shootings, we have got to elect Democrats that will actually do something about it," Beshear said. Authorities say the shooting took place at around 6:45 p.m. in Charles Young Park. They did not offer any details about the victims, the deceased person or a suspect. VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING SUSPECT FOUND HIDING IN DORM CLOSET ARRESTED No arrests have been made in the case as of Sunday morning, but police say there is no threat to the public. "If you know somebody who might be inclined to use a weapon, please do anything you can do to let us know before something happens. Please let us know," Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said at a press conference. The incident came on the heels of another mass shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday morning. That attack left five people injured, and police arrested 19-year-old suspect Camron Harris in connection with the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c9702c5335ae1047355c NFL rookie leaves team to pursue acting opportunity te 2026-08-16T14:30:08.812Z NFL rookie leaves team to pursue acting opportunity The Cincinnati Bengals signed defensive back Ceyair Wright as an undrafted free agent in April after he played college football at Nebraska. Wright’s passion for football appeared to collide with a different career off the field – acting. The Bengals announced that Wright had left the team "to pursue other opportunities" and was placed on the Exempt/Left Squad. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Dan Hoard, the radio voice of the Bengals, wrote on X that Wright left the team to pursue television and film opportunities. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reacted to Wright’s departure. "I don’t know how to properly define it for him. He called us last night and let us know that he had an opportunity," Taylor said. "I know it was a difficult decision for him. I think two things he’s really passionate about were colliding and he decided to pursue this opportunity. So, he’s a great kid, comes from a great university. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "We wish him the best. He was fun to be around. He really competed hard for us. It was fun watching him play. I thought he was ascending as a player. But, obviously, he’s chosen to go a different path." Wright has acting credits to his name. He played LeBron James’ son in the movie "Space Jam: A New Legacy." IMDb also credits Wright for a role in "Training Day." He also made appearances in the television sit-coms "Grown-ish" and "2 Broke Girls." The Bengals signed Matthew McDoom as a replacement for Wright. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c4c02c5335ae10473506 Hasan Piker torched over playbook to dodge his past controversies: 'Bats--- crazy' te 2026-08-16T14:10:08.189Z Hasan Piker torched over playbook to dodge his past controversies: 'Bats--- crazy' Shannon Watts, a Democratic political operative and gun control activist, torched a rising progressive kingmaker on Friday, accusing him of trying to brush off his past controversial comments online. In her view, Hasan Piker, a far-left streamer, used the same playbook to downplay his unhinged claims after facing backlash on social media. "Hasan Piker defense Bingo card: ‘It’s a joke, satire, hyperbole. It’s out of context. It was years ago,’" Watts said in her post. "’English is my second language. I stream for hours. Bad faith clipping. Smear campaign. Critics are being paid for Israel.’" HASAN PIKER NAMES PRO-CCP TYCOON SINGHAM AS FINANCIER OF 'POLITICAL MOVEMENTS' DESPITE NONPROFIT VENEER It didn’t take long for Piker to fire back — even as he admitted the pattern. "All of that is true and valid. You behave as a GOP operative. You’re a shameless grifter who doesn’t care about the Dem Senate majority or punishing Trump," Piker wrote. "And you are a copycat of MAGA tactics engaging in alternative facts," Fred Guttenberg, a Democratic activist whose daughter was murdered in the Parkland shooting, fired back. "As a Jewish person whose daughter was murdered in the Parkland shooting and whose brother died because of 9/11, your attack on Shannon is batsh-- crazy and your comparison of the NRA and AIPAC only confirms your insanity.  "Using your MAGA styled attacks against someone like Shannon or me won't work. Stop being a copycat," he continued. Watts’ online clash with Piker showcases the concern some Democrats have shown over comments, posts and videos that have resurfaced among progressives. For example, concerns about former Senate candidate Graham Platner started as eyebrow-raising Reddit posts ballooned into sexual assault allegations.  Michigan's Senate Democratic nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, came under fire for past calls to defund the police. Watts' spat with Piker puts a question mark on whether the party’s banner carriers should shoulder more responsibility for their past rhetoric. Watts, who has dedicated the last 14 years to gun control advocacy, has boldly argued in recent months that Democrats are turning a blind eye to the online histories of some of their candidates at the expense of their electability and trustworthiness. Although he himself is not running for office, Piker has drawn scrutiny for a long list of controversial remarks, especially as he acts as a surrogate for El-Sayed and other progressive candidates. SANDERS SAYS PLATNER HAS THE 'GUTS' TO FIGHT BILLIONAIRES DESPITE GROWING SCANDAL PILEUP In 2019, Piker famously said that "America deserved 9/11," arguing later that the U.S. had "brought it on itself." He would later walk it back and call it "inappropriate" after massive backlash online. Once, when asked if he supported terrorism, Piker answered by saying, "No, I don’t. I don’t support the state of Israel, and I don’t support the state of the United States of America." Piker’s clash with Watts began when some of those past comments cost him on Thursday after the University of Washington said it had decided to cancel an upcoming event with him, citing his rhetoric on Israel. In response, Piker took to X, arguing that Democrats should stand up for First Amendment principles. "We must fight back against the undemocratic & unamerican forces of Trumpism, which means protecting free speech and due process, two fundamental rights Trump is actively seeking to destroy at this moment!" Piker wrote. The comment prompted a retort from Watts, noting that Piker has a seemingly uneven track record of calling for the defense of rights. She recalled an instance where Piker had encouraged President Donald Trump to "lock up" a longtime Dem nemesis. "When Trump threatened to arrest Adam Schiff for being his political enemy, Hasan Piker said: ‘Oh my God, I hope they arrest him. Oh my God, I hope he goes to prison. Yeah, this is political. Sure. I don’t care. Lock him up. Lock him up,’" Watts reminded audiences. Piker has repeatedly criticized Schiff for receiving contributions from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and for, in his view, not doing enough to push back against U.S. ties to Israel. HASAN PIKER CALLS FOR DEMOCRATS WHO OPPOSE ABDUL EL-SAYED TO BE 'PUNISHED' In 2019, Piker told Schiff to "suck my entire d---" while bashing the senator for hosting a fundraiser hosted by Raytheon, a prominent U.S. defense contractor. Piker, faced with his own past words, said his remarks about Schiff had been a joke. "I voted for him. This is a joke, you dumb---," Piker responded to Watts. A Democratic commentator fired back at Piker's comment, asking, "How is it a joke? You just gonna say that for every single thing you've said? You are very clearly serious in this video." Representatives for Piker did not respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital on whether the party’s base was placing enough emphasis on past online comments, or at what point online rhetoric should be disqualifying for political candidates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c4bf2c5335ae104734fd Amanda Kloots confronts biggest misconception about dating after losing a spouse te 2026-08-16T14:10:07.571Z Amanda Kloots confronts biggest misconception about dating after losing a spouse Amanda Kloots is challenging a common misconception about dating after losing a spouse — that moving forward means leaving the person you lost behind. Kloots, who lost her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, to COVID-19 in 2020, said widows and widowers can face judgment when they begin opening their hearts to someone new — even though grief and love don't simply disappear when a new relationship begins. AMANDA KLOOTS HONORS LATE HUSBAND NICK CORDERO IN NEW MEMOIR, SAYS HE ‘TRULY JUST LOVED LIFE’ "The heart can hold a lot of love," Kloots said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "And just because I'm dating again or any widow or widower is dating again, it doesn't mean that you don't love your person that you lost still or any less." "It’s in fact more," the "Good Grief" podcast host shared. Kloots isn't asking people to believe that grief disappears. She's asking them to acknowledge that it doesn't have to prevent someone from living. AMANDA KLOOTS SHARES 'HUGE MEDICAL BILL' FROM NICK CORDERO'S HOSPITAL STAY, VENTILATOR COST $3,000 DAILY "I have many compartments in my heart for love and new relationships," she said. "It's like having more children. It doesn't mean you… love your child less… now [that] you have a new child. Your heart is able to hold many, many types of love, and I wish people understood that you can hold those two things very close." She said new love does not erase old love. And for anyone who dates a widow or widower, Kloots explained that reality needs to be understood from the start. WATCH: AMANDA KLOOTS DEFENDS DATING AGAIN AFTER HUSBAND NICK CORDERO'S DEATH "These people are never leaving our lives, but there's definitely room and space for new love, new relationships, new marriage and it's so beautiful." "Celebrate and help and support friends in your life who are on this journey," she said. "It is so difficult and it is so hard and if you make it harder for us, it really isn't fair." "So really support those people and guide them along on this because they're doing something that is something they never wish they had to do," she continued. "It's not, they're not dating again because ‘yay!’ It's a different type of dating again. So, support them, love them, be kind." Cordero died on July 5, 2020, after spending 95 days in the hospital battling COVID-19. The Broadway star endured mini-strokes, blood clots, septic infections and a tracheostomy before doctors amputated his right leg. Kloots documented his fight for his life publicly, giving followers a front-row seat to a nightmare that began just as she, Cordero and their then-9-month-old son, Elvis, were starting a new life in Los Angeles. They had moved from New York City in March 2020, chasing what was supposed to be a dream. Kloots suddenly became a widow — and she's never stopped talking about Cordero. WATCH: AMANDA KLOOTS SHARES HOW SHE STILL FEELS LATE HUSBAND NICK CORDERO'S PRESENCE She believes stopping the conversation is one of the biggest mistakes people make after someone dies. "If he was still alive, I'd be talking about him all the time. He's still in my life. I have a son that I'm raising that's his, and I need to make sure that Elvis knows who his dad was and that the world never forgets him." Cordero, she said, "was such a beautiful man." "And I don't think anyone we lose has to be forgotten forever," she continued. "Keep saying their names, keep talking about them, keep celebrating them, celebrate their birthdays, celebrate their anniversaries, honor them at the holidays, and every day. They can still be around." For Kloots, Cordero's presence isn't simply a metaphor. She says she has continued to feel spiritually connected to him since his death. "You know, they mean everything," Kloots said of the signs she believes she receives from him. "I feel like when you lose somebody there's such a finality with death, and you really feel like there's no way you'll ever connect with them again, of course. And I started asking for signs right away from Nick, and he started showing up and I just kind of really went all in on it..." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I do feel like he's around Elvis and I all the time, and we get signs all the time from him, and I feel like he's on my spirit team just guiding us every single day, and I do feel this really beautiful spiritual connection with him that has got me through these last six years." That perspective has followed Kloots into her newest chapter — including her role on Netflix's "Let's Marry Harry." The show puts reality star and notorious bachelor Harry Jowsey's dating life in the hands of three trusted friends, with Kloots serving as a big-sister-like confidante. WATCH: AMANDA KLOOTS AND REALITY STAR HARRY JOWSEY TOOK 'FULL INVENTORY' OF HIS DATING LIFE BEFORE 'LET'S MARRY HARRY' Before filming began, she and Jowsey spent time talking about love, marriage and relationships. "I told him constantly, you know, how you love is so important and marriage changes over time. And you have to really love and communicate with your partner." Kloots said she quickly noticed a pattern in Jowsey's romantic history. "He had kind of a track record of fighting equaled love for him." She challenged him to rethink it. "What if we flip the switch here? Because I've learned, you know, that I shouldn't have fought so much with my partner. I would take them all back now. I don't have him around anymore." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Kloots emphasized to Fox News Digital that she isn’t romanticizing loss but learning from it. She's turning that experience into "Good Grief with Amanda Kloots," her new podcast. The show tackles grief in its many forms, from death and divorce to lost careers, relationships, identities and futures people thought they were guaranteed to have. Kloots' grief doesn't have an expiration date, and neither does love. Six years after Cordero's death, she is still carrying him with her while making room for the life ahead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c4be2c5335ae104734f4 'Tony' Review: Anthony Bourdain's coming-of-age story unfolds in charming dramedy te 2026-08-16T14:10:06.968Z 'Tony' Review: Anthony Bourdain's coming-of-age story unfolds in charming dramedy "I was — to be frank — a spoiled, miserable, narcissistic, self-destructive and thoughtless young lout, and badly in need of a good ass-kicking."  That was how the late celebrity chef, author and travel host Anthony Bourdain described himself in his book "Kitchen Confidential." And it sets the tone for A24's new film, "Tony."  Set in the summer of 1975, aspiring 19-year-old New Jersey writer Tony (played by "The Holdovers" breakout star Dominic Sessa) is applying for a prestigious fellowship, something his big ego believes he has in the bag — until he doesn't.  ‘ONE NIGHT ONLY’ REVIEW: MONICA BARBARO AND CALLUM TURNER CHARM IN HIGH-CONCEPT ROM-COM After already telling his parents he had landed the fellowship, Tony instead heads to Cape Cod to chase a girl he's been obsessed with, Nancy ("CODA" star Emilia Jones), to whom he boasted about his ill-fated career prospects. And like the fellowship, he thinks he can easily woo Nancy — except he learns the hard way she isn't even available.  Desperate for money and a place to stay, Tony is at the mercy of a man simply known as Chef (Antonio Banderas), who runs a tiny lobster joint in Provincetown, tasking Tony to wash dishes.  ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ REVIEW: TOM HOLLAND, ZENDAYA RETURN FOR ACTION-PACKED, EMOTIONAL SEQUEL It's certainly a clash of personalities between the care-free Tony and the no-nonsense Chef. But little does Tony realize how much his life would change simply by working in Chef's kitchen. It's becoming increasingly difficult for comedic directors to break through and join an elite group of active filmmakers that includes Judd Apatow ("40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up"), Paul Feig ("Bridesmaids," "Spy") and Phil Lord & Christopher Miller ("21 Jump Street," "Project Hail Mary"). Making the case for himself is Matt Johnson.  'THE ODYSSEY' REVIEW: CHRISTOPHER NOLAN GOES EPIC WITH HIS MOST AMBITIOUS FILM TO DATE Johnson, a Canadian comedic actor who directed, wrote and starred in 2023's underrated "BlackBerry" and the hilarious mockumentary "Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie" released earlier this year, is back in the director's chair and co-wrote the film with Matthew Miller, Todd Bartels and Lou Howe. They strike a balance that showcases Bourdain's unique sense of humor while grappling with his personal struggles he had even at an early age. Sessa continues to impress as he's able to make us laugh, make us think he's a jerk and tug at our heartstrings all at once, perfectly capturing Bourdain's spirit. And Banderas gives his best performance in years as Tony's hard-nosed boss and mentor, providing some of the film's funniest moments and even the most moving.  'THE INVITE' REVIEW: SETH ROGEN, OLIVIA WILDE HOST ONE HILARIOUS DINNER PARTY YOU WON'T REGRET ATTENDING "Tony" is a charming coming-of-age dramedy that gives a glimpse as to how Anthony Bourdain became the man the world came to love — and his biggest fans should certainly be delighted. Sessa and Banderas shine onscreen while Johnson excels behind the camera, extending his impressive streak as a promising comedic filmmaker.  "Tony" is rated R for pervasive language, drug use, and sexual content/nudity. Running time: 1 hour, 46 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c4bb2c5335ae104734dc Judge denies Arizona Tohono O’odham request to halt border wall construction te 2026-08-16T14:10:03.942Z Judge denies Arizona Tohono O’odham request to halt border wall construction A federal judge allowed the construction of 62 miler of new border wall to proceed along the Tohono O’odham Nation’s southern boundary with Mexico. In a new ruling, Judge Richard Leon several of the tribe’s arguments that: a new border wall and the construction around it would amount to illegal trespassing on tribal lands the move would effectively shrink the reservation without congressional approval all of the land right down to the border belongs to the tribe despite a 1907 proclamation that reserves the first 60 feet for federal use Leon, in an 18-page opinion, said the needs of the United States to secure the border trump the tribe’s concerns. “Given the national security and foreign policy considerations related to the border wall, deference to the government is warranted,” he said. The ruling comes just weeks after the tribe erected “no trespassing” signs through much of the 2.8 million-acre reservation. But tribal Chairman Verlon Jose said that is not related to the contractors who are being sent to the reservation by the Department of Homeland Security to start scoping out the project. “That has been in the works for some time,” he told Capitol Media Services. “We have a lot of people who come on the nation who are technically trespassing, not only contractors,” Jose said. “We have a lot of people come on that do illegal hunting, that want to go driving all over the nation to areas that are not public spaces.” He acknowledged, though, that there is a specific concern about contractors, not just for Homeland Security but also Border Patrol. But Jose said it’s because they “aren’t fully licensed, permitted, paid the necessary taxes,” not specifically because of the work they are doing related to the border wall. Yet the tribe, in a Facebook post on Aug. 8, made it clear exactly who it is targeting. “ANY construction related activities to the illegal and destructive border wall be warned, informed of trespass and escorted off the Nation’s land by law enforcement,” it says. But in the new ruling, Leon said that the tribe has no case to stop planning and construction activities because the fence isn’t going up on reservation land. The key is a 1907 proclamation by President Theodore Roosevelt which claimed all public lands within 60 feet of the international boundary to be within the exclusive control of the federal government. That was done, according to the proclamation, “as a protection against the smuggling of goods between the United States and the Republic [of Mexico].’’ It is within that strip that Homeland Security officials say they intend to build the new double-layered 30-foot steel and concrete barrier. Attorneys for the tribe argued that proclamation does not include the land within the reservation. Leon, however, said that claim holds no water: Congress did not actually establish a reservation for the tribe until 1917. The tribe, in an alternate argument, argued it had “aboriginal title” to the land before the creation of the “Roosevelt Reservation.” Following that argument, the lawyers said the that 60-foot strip was never “public lands” and therefore, the Roosevelt Reservation never existed on the reservation. The judge acknowledged that what the tribe calls its “broader aboriginal territory” exists on both sides of the border. “There are currently 17 O’odham communities with approximately 2,000 members in Mexico,” he wrote. “And members of the nation continue to cross the border for sacred pilgrimages and ceremonies and important religious and cultural sites.” But the judge said that doesn’t mean the tribe has some title to that 60-foot buffer zone. “Historical evidence casts doubt on plaintiff’s theory,” Leon responded. He also suggested that the tribe itself has effectively conceded the right of the federal government to act within that 60-foot strip, noting that tribal officials in 2004 approved construction of a barrier in that zone, albeit one that stops vehicles but allows pedestrians to pass. Jose said the tribe is prepared to fight the judge’s ruling. “There are too many critical issues that were not adequately addressed,” the tribal chairman said. “The judge’s opinion is the judge’s opinion,” he continued. “And I think, at the end of the day, the law will rule.” The post Judge denies Arizona Tohono O’odham request to halt border wall construction first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c2692c5335ae104733e3 Bab el-Mandeb Strait faces growing threat as Houthi attacks raise fears of a second Hormuz te 2026-08-16T14:00:09.734Z Bab el-Mandeb Strait faces growing threat as Houthi attacks raise fears of a second Hormuz The Iran-backed Houthis’ escalating attacks on shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are raising a growing strategic question: Could the waterway become the next Strait of Hormuz? The answer is complicated by the geography — and by Yemen itself. Unlike Hormuz, where Iran can directly threaten shipping from its own coastline, Tehran’s leverage over Bab el-Mandeb depends largely on its Houthi allies. And the country overlooking the strait is fractured among competing armed and political forces, leaving the U.S. and its regional allies confronting a threat that may be difficult to solve with naval power alone. The danger was underscored Tuesday when the Houthis attacked the Egyptian-owned cargo ship Tihamah in Bab el-Mandeb. Four crew members — three Pakistanis and one Indonesian — were killed, according to Yemeni and Pakistani officials, while two Yemeni rescuers were killed when the Houthis struck again after rescue crews arrived, Yemen’s Coast Guard said. Reuters reported that the fatalities, if confirmed, would be the first deaths in a Houthi strike on shipping since the U.S.-Iran war began Feb. 28. IRAN-BACKED HOUTHI THREAT IN RED SEA COULD LEAD TO MAJOR US POLICY SHIFT, ANALYSTS SAY The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, is located between Yemen and the Horn of Africa, connects the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea to the Red Sea and, farther north, the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean. It is a crucial route for energy and commercial shipping. The Suez Canal and Egypt’s SUMED pipeline effectively form the northern end of the same Red Sea corridor. But the southern side of that corridor borders a country that has been at war for more than a decade. The Houthis control the capital, Sanaa, and much of northern Yemen, while the internationally recognized, Saudi-backed government and an array of allied or competing groups control areas elsewhere. The Southern Transitional Council, a separatist movement that has been backed by the United Arab Emirates, has been a major force in the south. That fragmentation is becoming increasingly relevant to the security of the waterway. IRAN-BACKED TERROR PROXY HOUTHIS THREATEN FRESH ATTACKS AFTER YEMEN AIRPORT STRIKE Amr Al Bidh, the STC’s foreign affairs chief, told Fox News Digital that naval forces can defend individual vessels but cannot by themselves remove the threat posed by Houthi-controlled territory overlooking the maritime route. "Naval presence protects individual ships. It does not take away Houthi launch sites, it does not interdict the smuggling routes that resupply them and it does not hold terrain," Al Bidh said. He said that "you have to be on the ground" to ultimately secure Bab el-Mandeb. The deterioration comes amid a broader escalation in Yemen. U.N. Special Envoy Hans Grundberg told the Security Council Thursday that the country faces its most serious threat of a return to large-scale war since the U.N.-brokered 2022 truce, warning that renewed Houthi attacks on commercial vessels risk drawing Yemen deeper into the wider regional confrontation. That truce sharply reduced major fighting after years of war following the Houthis’ seizure of Sanaa in 2014 and the Saudi-led military intervention the following year. Though the formal truce expired in Oct. 2022, large-scale hostilities remained comparatively limited for years. IRAN BLOCKADE ‘GOING GLOBAL’ IS A WARNING SIGNAL TO CHINA AND RUSSIA On July 20, the Houthis declared what they called a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening vessels doing business with Saudi ports. Riyadh denies the Houthi accusation that Saudi Arabia has imposed a siege on Yemen. A White House official, speaking on background, said the United States expects the Houthis to continue to uphold the terms of the ceasefire. The official said the Houthis "saw during Operation Rough Rider that the United States and President Trump will take necessary action to protect freedom of navigation and U.S. commercial shipping from Houthi terrorist attacks." The official added that the United States is focused on protecting core national security interests — including freedom of navigation in the Red Sea — while "empowering our regional partners to take the lead in managing and resolving regional security challenges." The official said Washington is in continuous dialogue with Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Yemen government regarding regional stability. United Against Nuclear Iran, citing Joint Maritime Information Center data, has put the decline in tanker transits since the July 20 blockade declaration at roughly 40%. UANI also said tankers have been observed broadcasting messages including "CHINESE OWNER" and "ARMED GUARD ON BOARD" through their tracking systems, apparently in an effort to reduce the chance of being targeted. TRADE VESSEL STRUCK BY PROJECTILE IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ AMID US-IRAN TALKS China, meanwhile, has been in contact with the Houthis over safe passage for Chinese vessels, according to a July 28 Reuters report citing Chinese and regional sources. Four China-bound tankers had crossed Bab el-Mandeb following the blockade announcement as Beijing sought assurances for its shipping. The economic stakes are rising because of what is happening hundreds of miles to the east. Saudi Arabia has increasingly relied on its Red Sea export infrastructure as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted by the U.S.-Iran conflict. That makes the Red Sea both an alternative to Hormuz — and a potential second pressure point. Yemeni Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman warned at the United Nations Thursday that Yemen’s internal collapse is increasingly threatening interests far beyond its borders. "This is no longer a Yemeni crisis alone," Karman said. "The continued collapse of the state in Yemen threatens international navigation and trade, energy security, and global supply chains and undermines regional and international peace and security." Karman had been invited by Denmark, which holds the Security Council presidency, to brief council members, but Denmark’s deputy U.N. ambassador said "strong opposition" prevented the briefing from taking place. Karman instead addressed reporters outside the chamber. In a separate interview with Fox News Digital, Karman argued that restoring a functioning Yemeni state is ultimately essential to defeating armed groups and securing the country. TRUMP WARNS IRAN FIGHTING ISN'T OVER AS HE VOWS US WILL 'WIN' AS TALKS FADE "Yemeni people can do that," Karman said of defeating the Houthis and other militias. "We can be partners on saving the global and regional security." "Without restoring Yemen, that means there is not any sustainable peace," she added. But U.S. experts caution against treating Bab el-Mandeb as simply a second Hormuz. "Iran doesn’t have the same direct influence on flows through the Bab al-Mandeb as it does for the Strait of Hormuz," Richard Goldberg, a senior adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former National Security Council official, told Fox News Digital. "The strategy would depend much more on proxies — Iraqi groups focusing fire on infrastructure and the Houthis focusing on the Red Sea," Goldberg said. But he said there are limits to that strategy. "The Houthis act much more independently than they used to, and have not yet shown an interest to going to war against the world — just against Riyadh," Goldberg said. He also pointed to one critical difference between the two waterways: ships that cannot safely cross Bab el-Mandeb can bypass the Red Sea entirely by sailing around Africa. "Unlike Hormuz, shippers can go around the Red Sea if they really need to," Goldberg said. "It adds cost and time but it’s not a single point of failure like Hormuz." The question facing U.S., Saudi Arabia and its partners is therefore how to prevent the Houthi threat from becoming more serious. Riyadh is now trying to assemble two overlapping layers of regional security cooperation. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement on Aug. 7, a mutual-defense pact that calls for high-level political and military coordination, joint exercises and deeper defense-industry cooperation. Turkey has stressed that the agreement is defensive and does not identify Iran or any other country as an enemy. Dr. Aziz Alghashian, a Saudi foreign-policy researcher and senior non-resident fellow at Gulf International Forum, told Fox News Digital earlier this week that one immediate implication could be greater coordination against Iran-backed groups, particularly the Houthis. Alghashian said the pact could produce a greater trilateral presence near the Saudi-Yemeni border, "especially in the maritime dimension," while allowing Riyadh to take a firmer collective approach toward Iran-backed militias even as it maintains a more diplomatic approach toward Tehran itself. Separately, Saudi Arabia is leading an effort specifically focused on the waterways. The Saudi Defense Ministry announced July 30 plans for a multinational maritime-defense coalition intended to protect freedom of navigation and commercial and energy routes through Bab el-Mandeb, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Fourteen countries, including Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Sudan and Djibouti, initially backed the initiative. Turkey’s Defense Ministry confirmed Thursday that Ankara is participating in meetings in Jeddah aimed at establishing the coalition. A State Department spokesperson separately told Fox News Digital that protecting commercial shipping through both the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz remains a "top priority" for the Trump administration, pointing to freedom of navigation as one of Washington’s core national security interests in the Middle East. "We will continue to work with international partners to deter Iranian and Iranian-proxy attacks on merchant vessels, ensure the free flow of commerce and hold accountable those who threaten the safety of international shipping lanes," a State Department spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the administration is also seeking to disrupt the flow of Iranian money and weapons to the Houthis, noting that the U.S. has sanctioned more than 200 entities associated with the group. "We condemn Iran’s flagrant violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and international law in threatening freedom of navigation and supporting their Houthi proxies," the spokesperson said. The State Department also emphasized Washington’s support for Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s internationally recognized government as the threat around Bab el-Mandeb grows.   "The United States stands firmly with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the internationally recognized government of Yemen against Houthi terrorism," the spokesperson said. "We are in close consultation with our Saudi and Yemeni partners and remain committed to their security." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81bb5f2c5335ae10472d64 Megan Moroney & the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders team up for memorable night, fake Josh Allen & MJ's SI te 2026-08-16T13:30:07.016Z Megan Moroney & the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders team up for memorable night, fake Josh Allen & MJ's SI You're not dreaming, I'm doing Sunday Screencaps this morning for SeanJo, who is on a much-deserved vacation. The show must go on with this column, so let's get after it this morning before I go outside to sweat out toxins. The humidity is expected to be somewhere around 75%. Let's just say it's been a tropical week here in NW Ohio. We start off this morning with Megan Moroney teaming up with the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders as this NFL cheerleader war with the Dolphins cheerleaders heats up. Friday night, Moroney brought out the DCC to sing to her song "Am I Okay?" The song, according to Gemini, is about "finding a healthy, genuinely happy relationship after being used to heartbreak." For Cowboys fans under 35, this song must be a tearjerker as you seek a genuine relationship with a football team that doesn't break your heart with a 7-9 season or a tragic playoff loss. DOLPHINS CHEERLEADERS MAKE MAJOR MOVES TO COMPETE WITH COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS, TEBOWS GET OUT & RYAN CLARK! Credit to the Cowboys cheerleaders for agreeing to dance for this song. Now let's go see how Dak rips their hearts out this season. 📩 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 • Theee absolute worst guys you can think of to add to a golf trip are guys like LeBron who think having the phone out is a good idea. Add in the fact that he's worth like $5 billion and what are we doing here creating YouTube content like you're a 22 year old wearing and upside down logo hat? This is pathetic behavior. LeBron turns 42 in December. Act like it. Go on golf trips, tell your wife that there's no reception at the course, suck down a bunch of booze, act like an idiot and go home knowing none of it will end up on social media. ESPN'S ADAM SCHEFTER WEIGHS IN ON LEBRON JAMES' NBA FUTURE AFTER HEAT PRESS CONFERENCE POST SPARKS BUZZ Not this guy. He's the worst. • Someone already tried to climb bison statues at the new Bills stadium: • I drove through some absolute downpours yesterday on I-75 between NW Ohio and Dayton and I have to say that there's been a serious regression in driving abilities, especially in rain. I couldn't believe the number of cars that pulled off the side of the highway and sat there in a downpour with semis hugging the right lane. Meanwhile, the left lane was completely wide open. Call me crazy, but in this day and age when there are lunatics getting CDLs (illegally?), the worst spot you can pull over is on the right side of the road with these morons cruising down the road in rain. As I told Screencaps Jr., you white knuckle it to the next exit, if at all possible, if you insist on stopping. NY GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL TRIES TO GET BILLS CHANT GOING AT NEW STADIUM, COMPLETELY FAILS I also said, as long as I can see the lane markers and taillights in front of the car, you safely roll forward, which will eventually, theoretically propel you out of summer storms. • My golf partner in Augusta, Georgia, Wes G. writes: I read this morning that you were headed to Dayton for your Dad's birthday. I am watching the news and checking out the weather channel app, and I hope you either made it safely or went back home. That is some historic flooding going on there and I pray everyone stays safe. Kinsey: All good, Wes G. Let me tell you about Saturday's weather –– we didn't golf because the course was wet from all-week rain, but we could've golfed. It rain a little until 1 p.m. and then the weather got pretty good. My dad and I actually sat in lawn chairs in front of his garage and just talked about whatever. No issues.  The weather guys oversold western Ohio getting pounded yesterday. – Pat writes: Please, learn the difference between when to use "she" and "her". I stopped reading your article when I saw that a Journalist! started a sentence with the objective "her"  instead of "she".  Kinsey: Amusing. Welcome to Screencaps, Pat, where I write like guys talk when they're at bars, in their man caves and at the golf course. I'm not a journalist, Pat. I'm a common guy, writing for common men, and women, who appreciate being talked to like peers instead of the grammar police. – Robert didn't appreciate that I told LIBS to suck it. He emails: You suck it, Joe! Kinsey: You got me, Robert. Suck it, Robert. – Rick emailed at 5:15 this morning: Is your bearded one, Juan O'Savin? He's the man, yet I rarely hear him talk sports. Oh, and I couldn't love Sophie any more than I do. If I was only 1/3 my age, or something. I am a huge Bears fan, so I got that going for me, and for what it's worth I live in the middle of Mexico. Please contact me at any time. Kinsey: It sounds like Rick had one helluva Saturday night into Sunday morning. I have no idea what he's writing about, but he seems happy. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! ######################## And that is it for this Sunday morning. The sun is out for now. More storms are on the way. Stay dry. Stay cool. Respect Summer and I'll see all of you tomorrow morning for another week of life. Take care. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b9062c5335ae104728e5 Carpenter's Column: The Odyssey, Book IX: Ulysses at Terminal 4 te 2026-08-16T13:20:06.620Z Carpenter's Column: The Odyssey, Book IX: Ulysses at Terminal 4 This week's column from Tom Carpenter, the longtime humorist for the Arizona Daily Sun. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b9052c5335ae104728dc Flagstaff History: New downtown hotel named The Monte Vista te 2026-08-16T13:20:05.678Z Flagstaff History: New downtown hotel named The Monte Vista This week's look back into Flagstaff's history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b9042c5335ae104728d3 Election 2026 - Candidate Question #8: Where do you stand on Flock cameras? te 2026-08-16T13:20:04.419Z Election 2026 - Candidate Question #8: Where do you stand on Flock cameras? With the local city council election in November (and a primary in July), the candidates for the Flagstaff City Council who will appear on the ballot have been given the chance to answer a weekly question in no more than… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b6af2c5335ae104728a0 Giants' Jaxson Dart left 'puzzled' after getting taken to blue tent for medical check following crushing hit te 2026-08-16T13:10:07.642Z Giants' Jaxson Dart left 'puzzled' after getting taken to blue tent for medical check following crushing hit It’s no secret there is pressure on New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart to slide more when he’s using his legs on the field after taking significant hits during his rookie season last year. But some things are out of Dart’s control – like on Saturday when a Minnesota Vikings defender barreled through the Giants’ offensive line untouched and rocked him in the first quarter of their preseason game. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Dart was sent to the blue medical tent to get checked out before returning to the game. It was a familiar spot as it seemed as though he was guided over to the sideline multiple times during the 2025 season. However, he told reporters he was "puzzled" by this particular occurrence. "As far as the blue tent, I really respect the rules and the thought behind the NFL has of keeping players healthy and reviewing things, but at the same time, I’m still puzzled by it just feeling like every time that I get hit, I find my way in there," he said. "Which at times, I still try to wrap my head around, but that’s all that I’m going to say about that situation. "I’m really happy with how the drive ended." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Giants head coach John Harbaugh said he was surprised that Dart was forced to the tent on the play. "Honestly, I was. Honestly, I was. But I would say that their job is to err on the side of player safety, so I can't argue with that either," he said. JAXSON DART GETS LAST LAUGH AGAINST BLITZING VIKINGS COACH BRIAN FLORES AND THE OMINOUS BLUE MEDICAL TENT Dart threw a touchdown pass to start the second quarter. Minnesota won the game 13-10. The focal point, from Giants fans’ point of view, is whether Dart will be able to make the smart decision and slide when he scrambles through a sea of defenders. This time, there was really not much he could do. Vikings safety Jay Ward had Dart dead to rights and delivered the crushing blow. It’s still preseason football and the Giants have a lot of kinks to work out if they want to even sniff the playoff race this year. Reading a blitzing DB might be near the top of the list. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b6af2c5335ae10472897 Nearly 1 in 3 married Americans aren't having sex — expert reveals how to bring back the spark te 2026-08-16T13:10:07.001Z Nearly 1 in 3 married Americans aren't having sex — expert reveals how to bring back the spark Physical intimacy isn’t a regular occurrence for every married couple in America, research suggests. Recent data from the General Social Survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, shows that 32.5% of married adult respondents said they have not had sex "at all" during the last 12 months. Just 4.1% reported that they have sex more than three times a week. Dr. Anna Elton, a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist in Massachusetts, told Fox News Digital that although sexual frequency varies by couple, the national standard is about once a week. The expert defined a "sexless marriage" as being physically intimate 10 or fewer times per year. HOW OFTEN ARE MARRIED PEOPLE HAVING SEX? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE INTIMACY STANDARD IN AMERICA Decline in intimacy can be caused by a variety of factors, from juggling busy families to hormone imbalances, she noted. In most cases, however, the original relationship spark has faded. Elton, author of the book "The Formula of Desire," shared some tips and exercises for livening up a relationship, with the goal of reigniting intimacy in the bedroom. For couples who may be struggling with their marriage or sex life, Elton suggested that the first step should be to focus on what is going well. "If there are too many resentments built up, the wall is too high," she said. "And then partners can't just be intimate. They need to start with emotional connection." COMMON MARRIAGE HABIT COULD QUIETLY KILL YOUR SEX LIFE, EXPERT WARNS For one week, Elton recommended focusing on the positive aspects of the relationship, making mental notes and sharing them with your partner. This exercise can "shift the whole relationship," she said. "A lot of conversations in long-term relationships end up being just logistics," she said. "So, think about [avoiding] the neutral conversations or negative conversations." In her own practice, Elton said she’s seen many women who lack any desire to be intimate due to stress and a lost connection to their partner. "When they started checking in, expressing gratitude, it actually shifted the climate of the relationship," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "You need to find time, you need to be intentional, because unfortunately, we always find time to be on our phones, to play little games, to scroll on social media, but we don't find time to be with our partners." Choosing one night as a "tech-free" night can be a great way to re-connect with your partner, Elton recommended. Couples struggling with intimacy often have one thing in common, according to Elton’s experience with clients. When they were asked what they had at the beginning of their relationship that was now missing, the answer was unanimous: fun. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "If we don't have fun, what's the point?" Elton asked. "We need to bring fun back into the relationship." The sexologist recommended another exercise — A-to-Z date nights, where couples choose an activity that starts with a different letter of the alphabet for each date. For example, the letter A might be axe-throwing or an art gallery, while B could be bowling or the beach. "M is my favorite – movie and massage," Elton said. "My husband picks a movie; I get a massage. I pick a movie and still get a massage ... This definitely helps to bring back that connection, and also novelty brings desire back to couples." With fun comes flirting, Elton added, which typically fades as a relationship ages. "When couples have been together for a long time, I ask them, ‘So, how do you flirt with your partner? How do you let them know about your erotic intentions?’ And they say, ‘Oh, we don’t flirt.’" Oftentimes, an attempt at flirting gets lost in translation, the expert noted, so creating a "new language of flirting" can help spice up the relationship and spark moments of intimacy. A lack of self-desire as people age can also get in the way of accepting advances for intimacy from partners. "With women, [with] changing bodies and aging and stress, sometimes we don't feel our best and we may think, ‘I don't know why my partner wants me. I don't want myself,’" Elton said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The expert shared small steps that can help produce the love and bonding hormone oxytocin, boosting connection both personally and between partners. This includes intimate physical contact with your partner, such as a 20-second hug or a six-second kiss.  Similarly, small acts of self-care, such as applying lotion or following a skincare routine, can help people "feel more connected with themselves," according to Elton. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b1fe2c5335ae10472831 World's first solar-powered ambulance brings healthcare off-grid te 2026-08-16T12:50:06.441Z World's first solar-powered ambulance brings healthcare off-grid What if the nearest hospital was hours away and there was no reliable electricity once you got there? A group of university students in the Netherlands is tackling that problem with a vehicle unlike any ambulance you have probably seen. Solar Team Eindhoven has unveiled Stella Juva, which the team calls the world's first solar-powered ambulance. Instead of focusing on getting patients to a hospital, the vehicle is designed to bring medical care directly to people who live far from one. Even better, Stella Juva can generate the electricity needed to drive and operate its medical equipment using sunlight. That could make a huge difference in remote communities where fuel is hard to find and dependable electricity cannot be taken for granted. I have followed some fascinating solar vehicles over the years. This one caught my attention because the technology has a very human purpose behind it. New! Free live CyberGuy class: Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats Join us Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. ET for a free CyberGuy LIVE class covering five simple steps to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will explain how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. You’ll also receive our financial protection checklist, and every registrant will get a link to the class recording afterward. Reserve your free spot today at CyberGuyLive.com. COULD A PAINT-ON ELECTRONIC TATTOO SPOT HEART ATTACKS? Stella Juva comes from a team of 23 students at Eindhoven University of Technology. They designed the vehicle for places where reaching healthcare can be difficult because of poor roads or limited fuel. Electricity can also be unreliable. That last issue is especially important. The World Health Organization has estimated that about 1 billion people worldwide are served by healthcare facilities with unreliable electricity or no electricity at all. Without dependable power, even basic medical services can become much harder to provide. Stella Juva tackles that problem by taking its own source of electricity along for the ride. Instead of working like a traditional ambulance, the vehicle functions more like a mobile clinic. Healthcare workers can travel to an underserved community and provide care without depending on nearby charging infrastructure. That changes the entire idea of what an ambulance can do. We have seen a similar shift with technology such as drones being used to deliver medicine. Sometimes the fastest way to improve access to healthcare is to rethink how the care gets to you. The roof of Stella Juva is covered with high-efficiency solar cells made by AIKO. They use a design known as All Back Contact technology. Most solar panels have electrical contacts that take up some space on the front of each cell. This design moves those contacts to the back, leaving more surface area exposed to sunlight. That is especially useful on a vehicle because roof space is limited. The students needed enough solar power to move Stella Juva through challenging terrain while also supporting the medical equipment inside. The vehicle stores that energy in a 50-kWh lithium-based battery pack. That stored electricity can keep the vehicle and its medical systems operating when sunlight is limited. It can also provide power after dark. Under favorable solar conditions, the team expects Stella Juva to travel as far as 715 kilometers in a day. That works out to about 444 miles. Its top speed can reach roughly 75 mph. The 444-mile figure is an expected maximum under good solar conditions, so real-world performance could vary depending on weather and terrain. Still, being able to generate meaningful driving range from the roof of the vehicle is impressive. There is another clever feature hiding underneath all those solar panels. Stella Juva separates the electrical system used by the vehicle from the power needed inside the medical cabin. If battery levels become critically low, the system can prioritize the remaining electricity for medical equipment. Think about why that matters. Running out of driving range would certainly be inconvenient. Losing power to equipment being used for patient care could be much more serious. The vehicle also uses pure sine wave inverters to provide stable electricity for sensitive medical equipment. That helps reduce the risk that voltage fluctuations could interfere with the tools healthcare workers depend on. In other words, the students had to think beyond how far the vehicle could travel. They had to consider what happens after the mobile clinic arrives. Solar vehicles have another problem: weight. Every additional pound takes energy to move. That creates an obvious challenge when you are trying to build a vehicle capable of carrying medical machinery. The students used carbon-fiber composite materials for the chassis and body. That helped keep Stella Juva's total weight to around 1,350 kilograms, or roughly 3,000 pounds. That is exceptionally light compared with a conventional operational ambulance, which can weigh thousands of pounds more. The vehicle also has an aerodynamic teardrop shape. Reducing wind resistance allows Stella Juva to use more of its available energy for reaching the people who need it. We have already seen solar engineers squeeze surprising performance from much smaller vehicles. I previously covered a compact solar car designed to recharge itself from sunlight. Stella Juva takes that same pursuit of efficiency and puts medical care at the center of the mission. BOARD-CERTIFIED OBGYN WARNS NEW MASSACHUSETTS LATE-TERM ABORTION LAW EXPOSES MOTHERS TO DANGER The most important technology may be behind the driver. Stella Juva has a climate-controlled medical cabin designed to support healthcare workers once they reach a remote community. The vehicle can carry equipment for tuberculosis screening. Healthcare workers can also perform pregnancy ultrasounds and test for diseases such as malaria. The vehicle can support vaccinations as well. An automated external defibrillator is available for emergencies. There is also refrigeration to keep vaccines and medications at safe temperatures despite hot conditions outside. All of those capabilities depend on having reliable electricity. That is what makes Stella Juva so interesting. Many people hear "solar vehicle" and immediately think about driving range. Here, the solar panels also provide the energy needed to deliver care after the vehicle stops moving. Solar panels sitting on the roof of a building have a relatively peaceful life. Panels mounted on an off-road medical vehicle do not. Imagine hours of vibration from rough roads followed by heat and changing weather. Those conditions can put tremendous stress on solar cells. AIKO says the cells used on Stella Juva feature copper interconnections designed to improve durability and reduce the risk of microcracks caused by vibration. That may sound like a small engineering detail. For a mobile clinic operating far from repair facilities, it could be an important one. A vehicle like this needs to survive the journey repeatedly, not make one impressive demonstration run and head back to the workshop. Now comes the part that could tell us whether the idea really works. Solar Team Eindhoven is taking Stella Juva to Kenya in August for field testing with Amref Health Africa. The students expect the vehicle to cover hundreds of kilometers using solar energy. They will also visit two field locations where healthcare scenarios will be simulated. One planned scenario involves tuberculosis care. That will give the team a chance to see how Stella Juva performs when it leaves the controlled environment of a university project and encounters the conditions it was designed for. I think this may be the most important stage of the entire project. A 444-mile expected range makes a great headline. The bigger question is what happens after hours of rough travel when healthcare workers turn on the equipment inside. That is where Stella Juva has the opportunity to prove its value. Solar Team Eindhoven isn’t new to pushing solar transportation in unexpected directions. New groups of students take on a major vehicle project roughly every two years. Previous teams have won the World Solar Challenge in Australia four consecutive times in the family car class. In 2021, students created Stella Vita, a solar-powered camper built for travel and off-grid living. Then came Stella Terra. In 2023, that off-road solar vehicle traveled about 1,000 kilometers, or more than 600 miles, through Morocco toward the Sahara. Stella Juva builds on those years of solar engineering experience. This time, however, the destination matters in a different way. The students are using transportation technology as a way to expand access to healthcare. We are seeing other researchers rethink where advanced medical care can happen too. CyberGuy recently covered robots being used for remote surgical procedures. Both ideas raise an intriguing possibility. Some medical technology that once required a patient to travel to a major hospital may eventually be able to travel to the patient. There is one important reality check. Stella Juva is a university research prototype. Solar Team Eindhoven is a nonprofit student organization rather than an automaker preparing thousands of vehicles for production. There is no announcement that Stella Juva will become a commercially available ambulance. That does not mean the project ends when the testing is complete. The goal is to demonstrate what the technology can accomplish and encourage larger companies or healthcare organizations to take the concept further. The team has also developed the project with an open approach so others can learn from the engineering behind it. That could ultimately be more valuable than producing a handful of vehicles. If a major manufacturer takes what these students have learned and turns it into something that can be built at scale, the impact could reach far beyond this prototype. You probably will not see Stella Juva answering a 911 call in your neighborhood. However, the technology being tested here could have applications much closer to home. Natural disasters can knock out electricity for days. Wildfires and hurricanes can leave communities cut off from normal services. Rural areas may also have limited access to specialized healthcare. A mobile medical unit capable of generating its own electricity could become valuable in situations like those. There is another reason to pay attention. Solar cells keep becoming more efficient while batteries continue to improve. Engineers are finding ways to get more usable energy from limited space. That progress can make vehicles more useful when the electrical grid is unavailable. Healthcare organizations could eventually use similar systems for disaster response or temporary clinics. There are plenty of unanswered questions. Cost will matter. Maintenance will matter too. Medical equipment also has to meet strict regulatory and safety requirements. Stella Juva still has plenty to prove. Yet the project demonstrates something worth watching: a medical clinic can potentially carry much of the energy it needs on its own roof. I have seen plenty of solar-powered prototypes designed to prove how far or how fast a vehicle can go. Stella Juva grabbed me for a different reason. The students are applying that same engineering obsession to a problem with real consequences. If you live somewhere with reliable roads and a hospital nearby, electricity is almost invisible. You expect the lights to come on. You assume the medical equipment will work. Millions of people cannot make that assumption. That is where a vehicle like Stella Juva becomes more than an interesting solar experiment. Of course, this prototype still needs to prove itself outside the university workshop. The upcoming field testing will tell us much more about how the vehicle handles rough conditions and whether its energy system can keep medical equipment operating reliably. I would also like to see what happens next. A student team can show what is technically possible. Turning that idea into vehicles that healthcare organizations can afford, maintain and deploy on a large scale is a much bigger challenge. Still, someone has to build the first one. If a mobile clinic can generate its own power and bring medical technology almost anywhere, where else could this idea make a difference? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81afa72c5335ae104727f1 Cardinals vs Cubs baseball betting picks: Why the over looks strong in this afternoon matchup te 2026-08-16T12:40:07.019Z Cardinals vs Cubs baseball betting picks: Why the over looks strong in this afternoon matchup I’ve never come close to playing sports at a professional level. However, I recognize not only the physical abilities you need but also the mental side of it. I always wonder what players think about travel, game times, their teammates, the franchise, etc. At the end of the day, they are still people just like you and me with a job. Some of them love it, some of them probably hate it, and some might just miss their families. This thought was in my head today as we get another baseball game to bet on between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. The reason the thought came up is that the Cardinals essentially gave up on their team, even though the club was having a solid season. The team is .500 right now, and still in the Wild Card race. Now, in fairness to their front office, they are still chasing the Cubs and the Brewers, and their playoff chances are fairly small. Maybe they even took calculated risks and said, maybe we can get to the postseason while still setting ourselves up for next season and beyond. The team needed pitching, and instead of getting it, they actually sent some away. That does open other opportunities for guys, like today’s starter Hunter Dobbins, to get evaluated further. Dobbins has been solid with a 2-3 record, 3.40 ERA, and a 1.31 WHIP. He has done a little work out of the bullpen, but he has mostly started for the team. It has been solid results overall. He has faced the Cubs twice this season and allowed five earned runs in nine innings. When he started, he allowed four earned runs against them. The Chicago Cubs are playing some of the best ball in all of baseball, and still don’t lead their division. At the beginning of the season, it was a clump of NL Central teams looking to try and position themselves for a division crown. For a while, it looked like it was going to be a five-team race. Since about May, it has really become a two-horse race, and right now the Brewers have a three-game lead over the Cubs. The problem for the Cubs was the pitching, and that got addressed with a flurry of moves around the trade deadline, and if they’re lucky, they may get back Justin Steele. That won’t happen today, but a different pitcher is coming back: Edward Cabrera. It hasn’t been an overly impressive first year for the Cubs, but there is no denying Cabrera’s talent. He is 5-4 with a 5.10 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. Looking at his game-by-game stats, he certainly has made some really strong outings, but doesn’t seem capable of doing it consistently. For example, in the eight games before he went on the injured list in late June, he allowed three earned runs, five, three, one, eight, two, five, and two. He also isn’t throwing very deep into games, averaging about five innings per start and completing at least six innings in just four of his 14 starts. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! This is a game that the Cardinals probably should win, but with the Cubs offense and their defense, they are very tough to beat. I think that the game is likely to see a lot of runs as well. An afternoon game at Wrigley with two teams who are familiar with each other, and two pitchers who aren’t quite reliable. Give me the over. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81afa62c5335ae104727e8 Carolina Panthers betting outlook: 2026 season hinges on Bryce Young hitting 20.5 touchdowns te 2026-08-16T12:40:06.394Z Carolina Panthers betting outlook: 2026 season hinges on Bryce Young hitting 20.5 touchdowns When a franchise goes through years of coaching carousels, roster turnover, and growing pains, finding consistency becomes the top priority. Few teams in the NFL have tested their fan base’s patience over the last few seasons quite like the Carolina Panthers. But with head coach Dave Canales entering his third season at the helm and quarterback Bryce Young entering a pivotal fourth year, Carolina is aiming to prove that its rebuild is finally over and their playoff appearance from last year was not a fluke. The Panthers were able to make it to the postseason for the first time since 2017. The team still had a losing record, but their division was one that no one seemed to want to win. The team ended up being 8-9 after Carolina lost their last two games. They lost their first two games of the year, and their last two, and sandwiched a 8-5 record in between. At their best, they were running the ball effectively, and Bryce Young was looking like a reliable quarterback. At their worst, the defense couldn’t get stops when needed, and their offense looked disjointed. The best game they played actually was probably a loss against the Rams in the postseason. They never quit, but the defense just couldn't get the stop that was needed in order to win. Making it to the postseason was good, but you need to ride that momentum. As mentioned, the defense needed to get some stop, and that usually starts with pressure on the quarterback. To address that need, they signed Jaelan Phillips to the team. The Panthers seem to have focused on their offensive line as well, getting a couple of solid pieces. The most interesting thing is that they really didn’t make a decision on Young. He does have another year, but this might be a make-or-break year for him getting a big deal. There is reason for tempered optimism when looking at Carolina’s roster makeup. The offense hinges entirely on Young’s development in Canales' system. Jonathon Brooks showed strong promise in the backfield when healthy, bringing a dual-threat capability that opens up the play-action passing game. Though, their best option from last season, Rico Dowdle is now on the Pittsburgh Steelers. On the outside, Xavier Legette and the receiving corps have had another full offseason to build chemistry with Young, giving Carolina a more vertical threat than they offered two years ago. I still am not high on that portion of the team. On defense, Ejiro Evero’s unit remains scrappy, led by Derrick Brown upfront and Jaycee Horn in the secondary—though depth along the pass rush remains a slight concern if injuries strike. COLTS DECLINE ANTHONY RICHARDSON'S FIFTH-YEAR OPTION, SETTING FORMER NO. 4 OVERALL PICK UP FOR FREE AGENCY Books have the Panthers at 7.5 games, and it seems like the right number. Assuming they can split their games with the divisional opponents, they can get three wins there. The problem is they have a playoff team’s schedule, so there are some tough opponents on the schedule. The Ravens, Vikings, Bears, Broncos, Bengals, Seahawks, and even the Steelers should be tough outings for them. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I really don’t have a play on them for the season. It is going to hinge on Bryce Young, so if you believe in him, take the over. If you don’t, take the under. Young is listed at 20.5 touchdowns, and with another year under Canales and some consistency with his receivers, I think he can average one per game, plus a few where he hits two. Getting over 20.5 should be a winner. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81aaf62c5335ae10472788 Coach Sean McVay on Aaron Donald return to the Los Angeles Rams: 'We are not at that point quite yet' te 2026-08-16T12:20:06.543Z Coach Sean McVay on Aaron Donald return to the Los Angeles Rams: 'We are not at that point quite yet' The much-anticipated return of Aaron Donald to the Los Angeles Rams that NFL insiders have reported is quite likely isn't ready to happen, according to coach Sean McVay. And he doesn't sound certain whether it will. Or won't. McVay was asked for an update on the possible return of the 10-time Pro Bowl player and three-time Defensive Player of the Year after the Rams played their first preseason game on Saturday. RAMS ADD MYLES GARRETT TRADE TO PUSH FOR SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP McVay told reporters he didn't want to say a lot about that. Then he delivered 361 words on the topic. We counted. Yes, that's a lot but it all boils down to this: "We are not at that point quite yet," McVay said. That may sound a bit surprising because we've read multiple reports that Donald is coming back or would announce his intentions to do so once the Rams returned to their training facility in Woodland Hills on Aug. 7. One report, meanwhile, made the point it's not quite so simple. This space reported on Aug. 5 that "there's a catch for Donald: He wants to be close to if not as good as he's always been. He doesn't wish to look diminished in what could then be portrayed as a selfish chase for a Super Bowl ring rather than a valuable addition to a Super Bowl contender." McVay confirmed that on Saturday night. "I think he earned the right to be able to say he knows himself in terms of, 'Am I able to stack back-to-back days? Am I able to do some of the different things?' Some of those benchmarks that he set out for himself," McVay said. RAMS MAKE SURPRISE FIRST-ROUND MOVE, TAKE ALABAMA QB TY SIMPSON Again, the Rams want Donald to return. He obviously would like to return if and when his 35-year-old body that has been away from the game since 2023 cooperates. But to say it is a certainty is incorrect. "If he puts himself in a position where he says yes or no, I think he has earned the right to have clarity on that," McVay said. "We are not at that point quite yet. "I am hopeful that it will be sooner rather than later, but I also want to respect when he does feel that clarity will come, I think there is a chance we will be closer to that than not but, again, I don't want to say too much or put some sort of invisible deadline on something that doesn't exist in my mind for him." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a8a22c5335ae1047275d Virginia State University shooting suspect found hiding in dorm closet arrested te 2026-08-16T12:10:10.092Z Virginia State University shooting suspect found hiding in dorm closet arrested Virginia police arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with a mass shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday. Authorities named Camron Harris of Henrico, Virginia, noting that he is not a student at the university. The Saturday shooting left five people wounded, one of whom was in critical condition. Police have not identified any of the victims, but said only one of them is a university student. There was an hours-long manhunt following the shooting, and police say they ultimately found Harris hiding in a closet inside one of the campus dorm buildings. POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST AFTER 5 WOUNDED IN VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING: REPORT Police obtained felony warrants for four counts of malicious wounding and four counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Harris is being held without bail at Chesterfield County Jail, according to authorities. They say he may face more charges. The shooting itself took place early Saturday morning, while Harris was arrested hours later. MANHUNT UNDERWAY AFTER COLLEGE STUDENT FATALLY SHOT CHASING ROBBERS WHO ALLEGEDLY STOLE HIS PHONE "Officers responded to the 3300 block of Boisseau Street at approximately 1:28 a.m. and discovered five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds outside VSU residence halls," a university official told Fox News Digital. "We recognize the concern this incident has caused among our students, parents, alumni, friends and the broader VSU community," the university said in a statement Saturday afternoon. "VSU police will maintain an increased presence on campus as the investigation continues. "Students should monitor their VSU email for additional safety measures currently in effect and information about available support resources," the statement added. A campus lockdown at VSU has since been lifted. VSU, a state-supported historically Black university, is located in Ettrick, Virginia, about 25 miles south of Richmond. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a8a12c5335ae10472754 It's wise not to trust the NFL preseason but, holy moly, Rams QB Ty Simpson looks like a stud te 2026-08-16T12:10:09.532Z It's wise not to trust the NFL preseason but, holy moly, Rams QB Ty Simpson looks like a stud Before rookie Ty Simpson's NFL debut for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, his father texted him some sage advice. "My dad just talked to me like I was four years old again," Simpson said of the message from his father Jason "He told me to catch every snap, make the easy ones easy, go do what you love, and I love you." Simpson is a good son because he did exactly as instructed. He made his first pro game, against the Kansas City Chiefs no less, seem easy. RAIDERS ROOKIE FERNANDO MENDOZA THANKS GOD FOR AN NFL DEBUT THAT COMPARES FAVORABLY TO 'MR BRADY' Simpson completed 21-of-25 passes for 190 yards in three quarters of work after Stetson Bennett started and played the first quarter. Simpson threw 2 touchdown passes without an interception and that kind of efficiency earned him a whopping 125.0 passer rating. "It was a really good day for him," Coach Sean McVay crowed. "I just felt like he was in good command and it was cool to see a good smile on his face." Those facts and reaction beg context. So, let's examine ... The old adage among NFL scouts, coaches and smart scribes is that the preseason does not present the truth. It lies. The NFL's August stars could be waiting tables in October. And while that won't fully apply to Simpson because he will be on the Rams' roster for a long time, it suggests a certain amount of temperance here is wise. So, here's that necessary temperance: Holy moly, Simpson looked like a stud! Here's some more temperance: The draft critics were wrong. You remember those draft critics, right? Bucky Brooks at the NFL Network, the draft scouts at ESPN, practically everybody except Dan Orlovsky. They said Simpson's arm is not special. They said his deep ball accuracy is poor. They said he didn't handle pressure very well, particularly during a late season regression at the University of Alabama. All of that from the draft gurus made Simpson a polarizing figure on draft day. And the Rams, taking all that into consideration, ignored it. They drafted Simpson in the first round with the expectation that some day when 38-year-old Matthew Stafford retires, Simpson could be the guy to take over. REIGNING MVP MATTHEW STAFFORD LOCKS IN EXTENSION WITH RAMS WORTH UP TO $60M WITH INCENTIVES So far, the Rams look much smarter than the TV draft scouts and pundits not named Orlovsky. That does not, of course, mean Simpson has arrived. It doesn't mean he's already pushing the defending NFL MVP Stafford out the door. The kid has work to do. "There was one situation that will be a great learning opportunity on third down where they played a man coverage and [Simpson] threw it to the flat [instead of downfield]," McVay said. "I have to see it, but I think the pocket might have allowed him to progress." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS That's important. But it is also important when the head coach goes into the locker room, gives his team his postgame thoughts, and then turns it over to a top player to break the team down. McVay gave that honor to Simpson in the rookie's first game. That and this performance is going to put a spotlight on Simpson as he competes with Bennett for the backup job. But no worries, the kid's got those constant text messages from his father. "He sends me a Bible verse every time, just a quote, to give the glory back to Him," Simpson said. "And it was just really cool, you know? When I have family members texting me, it's a comforting feeling." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a8a02c5335ae1047274b Vacation nightmare unfolds as ferry passengers battle seasickness at island hot spot te 2026-08-16T12:10:08.944Z Vacation nightmare unfolds as ferry passengers battle seasickness at island hot spot Tourists hopping between Greece's islands on high-speed ferries are reporting rough rides and brutal bouts of seasickness along the way. Across social media, travelers this summer have been opening up about stories of rocky crossings, ill passengers and crews handing out sickness bags.  Given all the reports, the ferry has been dubbed the "vomit comet," according to The Wall Street Journal. ONCE-GLAMOROUS VACATION SPOT OVERRUN BY INFLUENCERS AND CROWDS: 'ALMOST UNBEARABLE' High-speed ferries are a popular choice for travelers looking to move quickly between Greece's islands, said Mina Agnos, founder and president of luxury travel company Travelive. "We see most clients looking for the quickest point from A to B," she said. But the journey can turn rough when wind and sea conditions deteriorate, Agnos said, particularly around the Cyclades, where seasonal Meltemi winds can churn up the Aegean. Greece’s beaches, sunsets and rich history draw tourists in big numbers. Tourism rose about 21% from January through May versus the same period in 2025, according to the Bank of Greece. Santorini alone drew roughly 3.4 million visitors in 2023, according to Fraport Greece and Santorini’s Municipal Port Fund. Yet the high-speed ferry rides can be stomach-churning for some tourists, according to a number of social media posts. POPULAR VACATION HOT SPOTS SLAP LIMITS ON TOURIST RENTALS, DRIVING AND MORE TO PROTECT 'STUNNING' SPACES Some high-speed catamarans and speedboats in Greece reach speeds of between 40 and 50 knots, roughly 46 to 58 miles per hour, according to the company website. On popular routes between Athens and the Cyclades, high-speed vessels can reduce travel times by roughly half compared to conventional slow ferries, Greek ferry companies say. But that speed comes with pitfalls, The Wall Street Journal reported. High-speed ferries can feel bumpier in rough weather, while choppy seas can increase the likelihood of motion sickness, according to booking operator Direct Ferries. Fox News Digital reached out to Seajets Ferries in Greece, one of the largest networks of high-speed and catamaran vessels in the Aegean Sea. In a recent post in a Reddit thread dedicated to Greek tourism, one traveler expressed concern about taking a ferry from Piraeus to Naxos after reading numerous accounts of rough crossings. MAJOR CITY LAUNCHES HARSH TOURIST CRACKDOWN AS LOCALS REVOLT OVER MASSIVE CROWDS The traveler said no one in the family was prone to seasickness, but they sought advice after encountering "nonstop seasick" anecdotes about passengers aboard faster ferries. "I'm not prone to seasickness, but my stomach did not enjoy the fast ferry on a different route [Paros to Milos]," a Reddit user replied. "It's a different kind of motion sickness, and I guess you cannot really guess if you will get [nauseated] or not." "It’s a relatively windy area, so ferries can move quite a bit," another person said. "If people start feeling sick, it usually causes a domino effect." A third person bluntly suggested, "Fly back from Naxos." Last year, a Reddit post was entitled "Was this ferry from hell normal or just bad luck?" The person writing the post said, "The rocking and sloshing on this ferry to Milos was so violent I started vomiting within 15 minutes. I was horrified, but noticed others had started getting sick too." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Thousands of social media posts have called the boats "vomit comets" and your "worst nightmare," the Journal reported. Agnos of Travelive, who splits her time between Florida and Greece, disputed the idea that stomach-churning ferry rides are becoming more common, saying she believes social media is amplifying the issue. "We've seen a huge surge in the number of people traveling to Greece," she said.  "As a result of that, we have a lot more noise [in terms of] people who are having these experiences." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I can say that, in 25 years of operating a business within Greece, I've had this experience twice in my lifetime," Agnos added. "So it's not something that's common. ... But when it does happen to travelers who are just here for 10 or 14 days, it's obviously something that is going to affect the quality of that experience for them." Agnos recommended working with a travel adviser who knows Greece and can help plan routes that minimize long ferry rides and the potential for rough crossings. "When it comes to traveling within Greece, it's not as easy as it might look online," she said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Indiana-based travel adviser Kelly Shea said she recommends that clients visit Greek islands via airports, including Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Paros and Milos, rather than risk rough ferry crossings. "The Cyclades are always tough, especially this summer with the high winds and waves," Shea told Fox News Digital. "Weather these days is just too dicey to expect boats and winds and waves to go well together," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a8a02c5335ae10472742 Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest: report te 2026-08-16T12:10:08.276Z Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest: report Chris Watts wants to take a wife, again. The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson. Watts met the woman while serving time, People reported. He has a history of writing to female pen pals from prison. ‘HELL ON WHEELS’ KILLER MACKENZIE SHIRILLA LANDS PRISON JOB WHILE SERVING LIFE SENTENCE FOR FATAL 2022 CRASH Watts killed his family on Aug. 13, 2018, because he was having an affair at the time, according to investigators. He was sentenced later that year to life without parole for the murders of his wife, Shanann Watts, 34, and their daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The husband and father pleaded guilty to all charges in exchange for prosecutors not pursuing the death penalty. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Henderson is reportedly from Cleveland, Ohio and recently moved to Wisconsin — where Watts is serving time at Dodge Correctional Institution, a maximum-security prison in Waupun. DIRTY TEXT MESSAGES UNCOVERED DURING INVESTIGATION INTO MARRIED PRISON GUARD ACCUSED OF AFFAIR WITH INMATE LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE People reported that Watts and Henderson both applied to marry within the prison system. SEND US A TIP Fox News Digital confirmed Racine County, Wisconsin court records indicate in 2025 a woman named Lizzie Henderson applied for a legal name change that was listed as "confidential." GOT A TIP? Speaking about her intended husband's murders, Henderson told the Daily Mail that "He knows how I feel. I don’t know all the people involved but I would want to respect them." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST She also called called the Watts' murders, "something harsh for anyone to experience." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Henderson was previously listed as a real estate agent at a Milwaukee-area Keller Williams Realty office. When reached for comment, the office confirmed that she is not a current employee and declined to comment on her past employment status. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a89f2c5335ae10472739 America needs to stop turning every purchase into an uncomfortable tip request te 2026-08-16T12:10:07.683Z America needs to stop turning every purchase into an uncomfortable tip request I have no problem tipping. I love tipping for a job well done. It’s part of American culture. However, I do have a problem being manipulated into it. America didn't just create a tipping culture. We’ve created a guilt culture coupled with technology. Somewhere between the pandemic and the explosion of digital payment screens, saying "thank you" quietly became a financial obligation. What used to be a reward for exceptional service has turned into an expectation for simply completing a transaction. Is there anything more annoying than a takeout employee saying, "The computer just wants to ask you a question?" Guess what, it didn’t ask me how happy I was with the service but instead asked how much I wanted to leave for a tip. Today, whether you're buying a latte, picking up takeout, ordering frozen yogurt or grabbing a sandwich, you're often confronted with the same three oversized buttons: 20%. 25%. 30%. In one place, I saw four buttons of 18%, 20%, 22%, and 25%. Notice what's missing? Fifteen percent. Apparently, gratitude now starts at 18% where generosity used to end. Let's be clear. This isn't about hardworking servers, bartenders or delivery drivers. Many depend on tips, and they deserve to be rewarded for outstanding service. WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS ARE CHANGING DINING AS CUSTOMERS EAT HALF THEIR MEALS, TAKE REST HOME, CELEBRITY CHEF SAYS This is about businesses discovering that it's easier to ask customers to absorb higher labor costs than to honestly raise their prices. And it’s easier to make it difficult for people to instantaneously opt out rather than quickly opt in. Instead of charging what something actually costs, they've outsourced the uncomfortable conversation to an iPad. The menu says one thing. The checkout screen says another. That's not transparency. That's behavioral marketing. Even worse, tipping has escaped the restaurant and invaded nearly every corner of American life. Coffee shops. Bakeries. Stadium concession stands. Airport kiosks. Food trucks. Self-serve frozen yogurt. Retail counters. Even places where the only interaction is someone handing you the item you already paid for like the six bagels I picked out and picked up the other day. We're no longer tipping for service. We're tipping for existence. STARBUCKS USES CHATGPT TO SUGGEST DRINKS BASED ON MOOD AS EXPERT WARNS OF HIDDEN DOWNSIDES And let's stop pretending those payment screens are neutral. They aren't. They're designed to make you hesitate before pressing "No Tip." If you can find the "No Tip" button to begin with on the screen. The employee is watching. It’s uncomfortable. The next customer is waiting. Nobody wants to feel like the villain over a cup of coffee. Businesses understand human psychology. That's why those screens don't ask, "Would you like to leave a tip?" They ask, "How generous are you?" There's another consequence no one talks about. As expected tips keep climbing, consumers don't become more generous. They become more skeptical. They start tipping less enthusiastically, dining out less frequently, or avoiding businesses that constantly make them feel like they're being shaken down on a street corner. GROCERY BOSS WARNS MAMDANI'S CITY-RUN STORES PIT GOVERNMENT AGAINST 'ITS OWN CITIZENS' That's bad for customers. It's bad for workers. And it's bad for the businesses that started the trend. Here's a radical idea. If your hamburger costs $24 to sell profitably, charge $24. If your coffee needs to cost $6, put $6 on the menu. Stop advertising one price while hoping social pressure collects another 25% at checkout. Americans have always been generous. We donate billions to charity. We help neighbors after hurricanes. We rally around families facing hardship. We reward people who go above and beyond. But generosity only has value when it's freely given. The moment it becomes expected, preprogrammed, and accompanied by a digital guilt trip, it stops feeling like gratitude and starts feeling like a surcharge. A tip was never supposed to be another tax. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It was supposed to be a thank-you. Maybe it's time America remembered the difference. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TED JENKIN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a89f2c5335ae10472730 Move over, Aperol: Viral Italian spritz arrives in US with eye-catching twist te 2026-08-16T12:10:07.066Z Move over, Aperol: Viral Italian spritz arrives in US with eye-catching twist Sarti Rosa is making a splash with its United States debut. The new spirit in town, previously only available in Europe, is officially hitting liquor stores across the country – and it's become a viral sensation. The aperitif hails from Italy and was developed by Casa Luigi Sarti & Figli, a historic distillery established in Bologna in 1885. The liqueur mixes blood orange, mango and passion fruit flavors. HOME COCKTAIL MAKER SAYS GEN Z ISN'T GIVING UP ALCOHOL — THEY'RE CHANGING HOW THEY DRINK On the heels of other popular summer cocktails – like the Aperol and Hugo spritz – experts think the Sarti spritz could become a rival, drawing in drinkers with its vibrant pink color and sweet, fruity taste. Consumers on social media agree. "Aperol spritz is out, Sarti spritz is in," one influencer (@yourwellnessbestie) wrote in an Instagram post from Florence, Italy, where she enjoyed the cocktail with friends. "When it feels like you've done the impossible and found Sarti Rosa in Boston," another creator (@carolklm) posted from an area liquor store. MARTHA STEWART'S GORGEOUS PARTY TRICK PROMISES TO KEEP YOUR VODKA ICE-COLD FOR HOURS On the official @sartispritz Instagram page, American fans have continued to request that Sarti make an appearance in their cities. Sarti posted a video in response, saying, "USA, we heard you. See you soon." Sarti Rosa is available in select areas across the country. In New York City, a bottle retails for about $29.99. While Sarti has taken social media by storm, Derek Brown, co-founder of the Washington, D.C.-based hospitality group Drink Company, told Fox News Digital that it "hasn't quite made it to bars everywhere." "Social media can be its own bubble, and we forget that consumers must know about Sarti, bartenders must learn to make it and bars must start stocking it," he said. "Being that Sarti just started being available in the United States this summer, it's going to take some time." "For now, the Hugo Spritz is far more popular in my experience, yet it's obvious that Sarti has potential," he added. "Once more people ask for it by name and bars start stocking Sarti, I'm sure it will gain momentum." Brown suggested that Sarti's pink color, its "spritz-factor" and limited availability are what's making it so attractive to consumers. "Some research suggests pink drinks taste sweeter and can evoke pleasure," he said. "Sarti is brand new to the U.S. and has been in somewhat limited quantities, which makes it feel special. If you're able to get one, you're most certainly going to put it on your social media." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Brown noted Sarti's "fairly low" alcohol by volume (ABV) of 14% is also attractive. "I imagine we'll see it announced as the 'Drink of the Summer' this year and next, and at that point we'll see if it's able to overtake the Aperol and Hugo spritz," he said. "It's an easy-to-make drink. It's very colorful. It's kind of fruity and floral. I'm sure it'll gain its place among the spritzes and be one of the many delicious options we have for summer drinking." Some restaurants have already put their own spin on the spritz. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Marisela Camacho, a manager and beverage director at The Farm Italy in New York, told Fox News Digital that its "Saint Sarti Spritz" – a combination of St-Germain, Sarti, lemon sorbet, mint and prosecco – has already been a sellout hit. And the demand for Sarti in general has been high, Camacho reported, even before the customers step into the restaurant. "I'm already seeing people putting in their reservation, saying that they want that Sarti spritzes for their party of 20," she said. "Just looking at the drink on the tray, it turns heads for sure." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Camacho predicted the hype won't end when summer does, as fall and winter variations are sure to follow. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Fox News Digital reached out to Sarti distributor Campari for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a89e2c5335ae10472727 What Taylor Sheridan's biggest stars really think about working with the 'Yellowstone' creator te 2026-08-16T12:10:06.370Z What Taylor Sheridan's biggest stars really think about working with the 'Yellowstone' creator The third season of Taylor Sheridan's hit show "Lioness" has officially begun. "Lioness" is one of many successful shows created by the prolific TV writer and showrunner. His long list of credits also include, "Yellowstone," "1923," "Landman," "The Madison" and many other popular shows. It's not only audiences who have fallen in love with the complex characters and storylines Sheridan has created, but also the actors who work on his sets. Here is what some of his stars have said about what it's really like to work with Sheridan. ZOE SALDANA SAYS TAYLOR SHERIDAN GIVES STARS TWO CHOICES: 'MAKE SURE THAT YOU DON'T F--K UP... OR YOU QUIT' Ahead of the season three premiere of "Lioness," one of its stars, Michael Kelly, told People that Sheridan is "truly a standalone talent." "There’s nobody who’s doing or has ever done what he’s doing," he said. "It’s incredible what he does. And he’s just one of the smartest dudes you’ll ever meet." He added, "He’s f---ing brilliant, man. Brilliant. And just one of the greatest storytellers." When it comes to working with the showrunner in the future, Kelly said that while he's "never thought about how the shows could cross over," he has told Sheridan, "anything you want me to do, I'll do." He told Sheridan, "I love being in Texas. I love saying your words," and that "Anything, dude. You can put me in. Put me in, coach. Wherever you want to put me, I’ll go." Actress Zoe Saldaña has starred in all three seasons of "Lioness," and told "CBS Mornings" that while she can "feel like an old soldier" on set, when Sheridan shows he believes in her, "you have no other choice but to start believing in yourself again." The actress also referred to him as "an intimidating cat," who comes to set ready and "so serious," noting, "it raises the bar for the rest of us." "So working with him is a challenge in the sense that he does raise the bar," Saldaña also told People. "And you have one of two choices. You either accept the challenge and make sure that you don't f--- up... or you quit." She added that one of the benefits of working with Sheridan is that "he's an incredibly smart person" who puts in a ton of research when writing his scripts, "And then he writes these incredibly elaborate shows that end up really educating us as well." "It's actually great," she added. "When you work with him is when you realize how passionate he is about actors and about acting. I think it is his first love when it comes to the arts." When speaking at a Q&A in Hollywood in April, "Landman" star Billy Bob Thornton told the crowd that he has a lot of trust in the show, noting, "I trust Taylor and I trust the castmates." "Yeah, oh, it’s great. I love working with Taylor," Thornton said, per People. "I love hanging out with him after hours. He’s such a brilliant guy, great writer, and I love his company." When speaking with The Hollywood Reporter in March, Michelle Pfeiffer spoke about how Sheridan convinced her to star in "The Madison." "[Taylor] wanted to know who Stacy was before he started writing. I wanted to know who Stacy is before I committed. And so we went back and forth like that for a little while, and it became clear to me I wasn’t going to win this battle," Pfeiffer said. "So I asked Helen Mirren [who previously starred in Sheridan's "Yellowstone" spin-off "1923"] to speak to me about her experience." "And she just glowed; she couldn’t say enough nice things," Pfeiffer recalled of Mirren. "She said the scripts were great, the productions were perfect. She was having the time of her life; she loved Montana. So I took a big leap of faith, and I committed. I thought, 'Well, the guy has a pretty darn good track record.'" Harrison Ford starred in Sheridan's "Yellowstone" prequel series, "1923," and had nothing but nice things to say about the showrunner when speaking about him at the premiere of the show in December 2022. "He’s an incredible horseman. He’s a genuine athlete, and that’s something you might not expect to find in such a talented writer and intellectual thinker," he told The Hollywood Reporter. Ahead of the release of his movie "Horizon: An American Saga" in 2024, Kevin Costner spoke with Entertainment Weekly about working with Sheridan, as his future on "Yellowstone" was uncertain at the time. The actor told the outlet that Sheridan is "doing special work in a lot of different ways." "He's very prolific about the things he does, and if he sees me in something that he wants to do, I'll look at it just the way I did 'Yellowstone' and maybe we will end up doing something together," Costner says. "He likes a lot of the things that I like, and the idea of us working together is not out of the question for me." He went on to say that "the subjects he chooses are very interesting to me," and that, aside from "Yellowstone," "other things that he's doing, I think, are really, really good. He likes the same subjects that I do." Costner ultimately did not return to film the remainder of "Yellowstone" season five. A new spin-off, "Dutton Ranch," continued the Dutton family's story and followed Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly's characters as they left Montana to start a new life in Texas. Helen Mirren spoke to The Hollywood Reporter in December 2022 at the premiere of "1923." When speaking with the outlet, she gave fans an inside look at what it's like working with Sheridan, calling him "fabulously hands-off." "He presents the script, and it’s so extraordinary that you don’t want to change a word. You want to do it exactly as it’s written because it’s written with incredible precision but without being labored," she said. "To be able to be a part of a franchise in a world that is so singular on American television is very exciting. There’s nothing else quite like it." "1923" star Brian Geraghty spoke with The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere of the show in December 2022 about his experience working with Sheridan. Geraghty explained that he "expected someone totally different" prior to meeting Sheridan for the first time, and how his experience as an actor makes him a great showrunner. 'LANDMAN' STAR MICHELLE RANDOLPH STUNS IN BARELY-THERE METALLIC YELLOW BIKINI IN NEW SUMMER PHOTO DUMP "He told me great stories of his time as an actor, about the process and how he hired some of the younger actors on the show by giving them a break over some really big-name actors," he said. "I love that because we all need that break. I got it 15 or 20 years ago and a few of the actors on the show got that from him." He explained that his experience as an actor makes him "really empathetic to actor," although he presents as "this tough cowboy." "I think he casts really well, and he does not care what you have done, for the most part. He casts the people who are right for the role," he explained. "When you show up to work, everyone raises the bar. He creates that, and it starts from him, but he also is very welcoming and gives you the tools you need to get there." Michelle Randolph, who has appeared in both "1923" and "Landman," echoed Geraghty's statement and credited Sheridan for being willing to give unknown actors a break. When speaking to People in 2025, Randolph praised Sheridan as "one of the few people" in the business who "takes chances on actors" and who "has given us this opportunity, and I just am eternally grateful for him." "He made my dreams come true. I tell him that every time I see him," Randolph said. "He's like, 'Michelle, stop. I get it.' I'm like, 'Thank you.' But he really did give us something." In addition to praising his casting methods, Randolph also complimented him as a writer, telling The Hollywood Reporter in December 2022 that he gives his characters "such depth and such unique storylines." "No matter how many different situations are going on at once," she said. "Every character is so uniquely themselves and that’s really hard to do as a writer, especially for the amount of shows that he’s writing for." Kurt Russell could not help but praise Sheridan's writing ability while at the premiere of "The Madison" in March. "I love his writing. I think this is his best writing. I love that this is not 'Yellowstone.' It's not that. It's very It's very standalone, very different," he told Page Six. "I love the relationships that he digs into here. And I think that this is truly a different wheelhouse for him. It was fun to do." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Ali Larter has developed a close friendship with Sheridan through working with him on "Landman." When speaking with People in April, Larter shared that Sheridan will often text her as he is writing, saying "if he’s laughing at his own writing… I’ll get a text." "I mean, you know, the first season, I spent a ton of time with Taylor," she said. "He has a very clear vision of what he wants… and he is a visionary because when he is writing the scripts, he knows how he’s going to edit them." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She went on to say that, as actors, they often "want to advocate for your character," but Sheridan is "brilliant" at creating a world "where that fits into the story that he wants to tell." Larter also praised his writing ability and work ethic when speaking with Taste of Country, calling him "the best working writer." "He's brilliant at the way he crafts his stories," she said. "I love the characters he creates, because they're dynamic and powerful ... But he also has space to show their vulnerable sides." When speaking with The Hollywood Reporter in June, Larter shared that she and Sheridan knew one another prior to her getting cast in "Landman," but that they hadn't spoken in over a decade when she was cast on the show. "I don’t think that you can pin him down," she told the outlet. "I think that he’s not going to come back into the machine that just wants to break him down. And he wants to work. He’s an extraordinarily hard worker. He’s a brilliant talent. He wants to do it his way. And I think that it’s very hard in our industry to do things your own way when you’re part of the machine." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a819a902c5335ae10472186 JONATHAN TURLEY: Newsom thinks he can control the far-left mob, but history disagrees te 2026-08-16T11:10:08.382Z JONATHAN TURLEY: Newsom thinks he can control the far-left mob, but history disagrees On Aug. 9, California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom made his latest pitch to the mob by proclaiming himself "an established insurgent." It was vintage Newsom trying to be everything to everyone, part of the establishment and part of the revolution. Like a violent pacifist or a preservation arsonist, it makes no sense to anyone else. However, with the victory of radicals across the country, Newsom is trying to join other armchair revolutionaries in seeking to lead the far-left mob. He believes that he can use a class war that will spare him while destroying his enemies. Call it the Danton delusion. In my book "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution," I discuss the French Revolution and its decline into what the Framers called a mobocracy. What became known as "The Terror" was started not by the working class, but by educated lawyers, journalists and even aristocrats as part of the Jacobin movement. One of the central figures was a lawyer named Georges Jacques Danton, a gifted orator and writer. Danton would become the justice minister and later a member of the infamous Committee of Public Safety. The more he facilitated the rage, the more he found himself captured by it. Achieving power at the head of a mob, Danton fed the bloodlust of revolution, sending thousands to the guillotine and allegedly masterminding atrocities such as the September Massacres. Danton secured power by calling others dangerous reactionaries, declaring, "The bell we are about to ring . . . sounds the charge on the enemies of our country." SEE IT: MARK KELLY BLAMES TRUMP'S AGENDA FOR BOOSTING AOC AS DEMS PRESIDENTIAL PICK Danton struggled to stay ahead of the mob by feeding victims into the grinder of a class war. Eventually, however, the mob had finished off the aristocrats, clergy and merchants. The most radical Jacobins, led by his ally Maximilien Robespierre, then turned on their fellow Jacobins, including Danton. Before his fall, it was dawning on Danton that there would be no end to the killings. When one supporter excitedly told him of more executions of moderates as guilty of "factionalism," Danton remarked, "We’re all factious. If they deserve to be guillotined, we all deserve so. Those men in Paris will guillotine the entire Republic." And so they did. Danton himself would stand before the "national razor" on April 5, 1794. Notably, the radicals today are also calling for purges of the Democratic Party of moderates and denouncing dissenters as part of "factionalism." Yet, Newsom still hopes that he can use the mob for his own ambitions, ignoring Danton’s warning, "Woe betide those who would provoke revolutions." BERNIE SANDERS, DSA REVEAL DEMANDS FOR DEM PARTY AFTER SOCIALISTS SWEEP NEW YORK ELECTIONS Newsom wants to be one of the red aristocrats of the new Democratic Party. By calling for radical changes to our constitutional system, he is hoping that the socialists will ignore his own wealth and privilege. The same is true for California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna, who is also offering to trash our institutions. He hopes to secure the socialist vote despite being reportedly worth at least $360 million or more thanks to his wife’s inheritance. In Newsom’s case, the proletarian pitch still comes off as more French Laundry than French Revolution. He is trailing in the polls, with some showing him falling behind former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has been promising his own radical changes to our system while campaigning with controversial figures such as Democrat Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. The loss of DSA candidate Francesca Hong this week will not change the calculation for Newsom. What he saw was an extremist who came within less than one percentage point of winning the nomination for Wisconsin governor. The far-left gubernatorial candidate Peggy Flanagan did win the primary handily in Minnesota. Other leaders, like Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (who previously praised the violent group Antifa) celebrated the infusion of socialists into the party. Newsom believes that there is a pocket of delusional free-market Marxists who are longing for his leadership. If so, they do not live in New Hampshire, where Newsom is being trounced by New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Voters can spot the real thing; AOC’s arguments are authentically bananas. That is better than a Newsom banana split that is part establishment and part insurgency. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION As Harris and Buttigieg make their own plays for the radical wing, Newsom will likely need to find another institution to offer up other than the Supreme Court. Packing the Supreme Court has become the mere starting ante in the game. Radicals are looking for bona fides of true believers with some calling for the scrapping of the Constitution entirely. Newsom — "the established insurgent" — is desperately trying to be the next leader rather than the next trophy of the mob. History is not on his side. Well-coiffed hair and a hip podcast are not likely to be enough to keep the mob at bay. From New York to Colorado, the far left is taking establishment heads. In the end, Danton yielded one last time to feed the desire of the mob. When he was finally taken to the guillotine, Danton told the executioner, "Show the people my head. It is well worth seeing." CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a819a8f2c5335ae1047217d Florida man on probation allegedly kills and dismembers stepfather, stuffs body parts in suitcases te 2026-08-16T11:10:07.803Z Florida man on probation allegedly kills and dismembers stepfather, stuffs body parts in suitcases A Florida man who was on probation has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stalking, murdering and dismembering his 71-year-old stepfather. What led authorities to suspect Jose Proano was a grisly discovery in three suitcases just before midnight on Aug. 4. The pieces of luggage were found along a roadway in Orlando near the home of Proano’s mother and stepfather. FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED AFTER SUSPECTED HUMAN REMAINS FOUND BURIED AT PROPERTY WHERE HIS FATHER LIVED About 23 hours earlier, the family of Jorge Vazquez-Escutia called for help. They’d found his phone, wallet and keys at his home and what looked like blood on the fence outside, according to an affidavit filed in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. His cars were in his driveway with the doors unlocked, which was unusual, a family member told authorities. They hadn’t seen him in three days, they told deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. And friends of his stepson had reached out to the family with a shocking claim – that Jose Proano had told them he’d killed his stepfather, court records show. The sheriff’s office quickly took to social media asking for the public’s help finding Vazquez-Escutia because of "concerns for Jorge's wellbeing, as he suffers from memory loss." Then footage from a neighbor’s security camera showed a disturbing series of events. On the morning of Aug. 2, the day after the missing man was last seen, the security video showed a man wearing a black shirt jumping over the back wall of Vazquez-Escutia’s home. Later, the same man appears at the back of the house "bringing out suitcases … and ultimately placing what appeared to be a human arm, into the suitcase," court records show. WISCONSIN TEEN SENTENCED TO LIFE IN BRUTAL SLAYING OF 5-YEAR-OLD BOY FOUND IN DUMPSTER And at about 4:28 p.m., the video shows the man in black walking down the driveway, carrying three pieces of luggage. The suitcases "appeared heavy, as the male's left tricep muscle was clearly flexed as he was pulling them," detectives reported. Investigators called Proano, 44, and asked to meet with them. They’d reviewed his phone records, which showed it had been in the area about the same time the man in black was seen on security video. Slowly, they pieced together a timeline. Days earlier, Proano traveled to the area from Northport, about 150 miles away. Proano’s ex-wife told authorities he’d been "acting erratic, making threats towards her," court records show. ARIZONA MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING WOMAN AFTER SOCIAL MEDIA FIRST DATE ENDS IN DESERT GRAVE Proano agreed to meet with investigators, court records show. He told them he had a "negative relationship" with his stepfather, and believed Vazquez-Escutia had "restricted his ability to see his mother." He also told investigators about his schizophrenia, which causes voices in his head that lead "him to worry about members of his family." Records showed he’d made numerous calls to 911 asking for someone to check on his mother. He believed "bad things were happening," records with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office show. Deputies checked, found all was well at the home, and reported back to reassure him, records show. MORE THAN 50 BODIES FOUND DECOMPOSING INSIDE CHICAGO FUNERAL HOME AFTER NEIGHBORS COMPLAINED OF 'STENCH' But something bad had, indeed, happened. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X And about 23 hours after Vazquez-Escutia was reported missing, investigators made the terrible discovery. Just before midnight on Aug. 4, deputies searched the area surrounding Vazquez-Escutia’s home. They suspected the three suitcases could hold important clues. Then they happened upon one with an ominous odor lying behind a nearby brick wall. And when a crime scene investigator flipped it open, she found a human head. It belonged to Vazquez-Escutia, records show. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Two more pieces of luggage were found about 400 feet away along a roadway. Dangling from them were luggage tags with Proano’s mother’s name. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Unzipping them and flipping them open, the technician found tarps and more body parts of the missing man. SEND US A TIP Proano was "adamant" that the person in the video wasn’t him, investigators noted. But he later admitted that "it was in fact his cell phone and that it was in fact on scene," a report shows. GOT A TIP? Investigators found "defensive style injuries" on Proano’s body, including scratches on his hands, arms, and large scratch along the right side of his cheek. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST In 2022, Proano was charged with a slew of crimes related to an armed burglary he committed. After a plea bargain greatly reduced his sentencing from what could have been as long as 20 years, he was out on probation until 2027. His most recent charges violated the conditions of his probation, causing that case to be reopened. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He is being held without bond in Orange County. His public defender declined to comment about the case to Fox News Digital, saying "our client has not given us permission to discuss his case." A GoFundMe has been set up to raise money for Vazquez-Escutia’s family to pay for funeral expenses. The page for the fundraiser describes him as "a kind-hearted, gentle, and generous man who was always ready to lend a helping hand to neighbors, friends, and family alike." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8193892c5335ae104720e3 GetPRBoost Starts Same-Week Press Release Distribution te 2026-08-16T10:40:09.448Z GetPRBoost Starts Same-Week Press Release Distribution Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8193882c5335ae104720da GetPRBoost Starts Same-Week Press Release Distribution te 2026-08-16T10:40:08.704Z GetPRBoost Starts Same-Week Press Release Distribution Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8193872c5335ae104720ce Independent Etsy Brand Naughty Chicken Tees Proves Small Business Creativity Can Compete in the Mainstream Fashion Conversation te 2026-08-16T10:40:07.960Z Independent Etsy Brand Naughty Chicken Tees Proves Small Business Creativity Can Compete in the Mainstream Fashion Conversation Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a818c812c5335ae10471946 Fever at Dream best bet: Why Atlanta can cover the spread even if Caitlin Clark plays te 2026-08-16T10:10:09.902Z Fever at Dream best bet: Why Atlanta can cover the spread even if Caitlin Clark plays I know Caitlin Clark is the better player and bigger star in the WNBA, but her rivalry with Angel Reese is one of the biggest in women’s basketball, and it’s great for the sport. It dates back to college when Reese’s LSU Tigers beat Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA Championship, and Clark got revenge in the Elite Eight a year later. Unfortunately, there’s a chance she doesn’t play when her Indiana Fever (22-12) visit Reese’s Atlanta Dream (21-12) at State Farm Arena Sunday at 5 p.m. Clark limped off the court in the first half of the Fever’s 98-87 home win over the Dallas Wings Friday. CAITLIN CLARK OVERCOMES INJURY SCARE, DROPS 29 POINTS ON DALLAS WINGS AS FEVER TAKE TOP SPOT IN EAST She was sensational Friday, shooting 11-for-18 from the field and dishing 10 assists to one turnover. Maybe adrenaline helped her finish the game, but Clark has been on the injury report with back issues the past few games, and I could see her getting a day off Sunday. Best Bet: Atlanta Dream -1.5 (-131) at Kalshi Even though Clark has an -8.2 on/off net rating this season, she has been hoopin' post-All-Star break, averaging 24.9 points on 49.5% shooting with 9.4 assists per game. So, obviously, Indiana is not better without CC. She is averaging 23.0 points on an above-average 48.1% shooting in three games vs. Atlanta. However, Reese is averaging 16.7 points on 51.4% shooting and 9.7 rebounds in her three meetings with Clark this season. And, just like in college, Reese’s team is beating Clark’s. The Dream are 2-1 straight up and against the spread vs. the Fever this year and have won their last two meetings. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Now, Indiana is the best shooting team in the WNBA. But Atlanta has an edge in the other three factors of the game, such as rebounding, turnovers and free-throw discrepancy, which are more predictive of winning basketball. The Dream are beating the Fever in those three factors in their meetings this year. This game is in Atlanta, and most teams shoot better at home. Indiana scores nearly eight fewer points per game on the road and shoots worse from everywhere on the floor. Of course, the Dream scores nearly eight more points per game at home and shoots much better from behind the arc. Meanwhile, the Dream have a rest edge. Their last game was a 104-69 win over the Connecticut Sun Thursday, and Indy played Dallas Friday. Atlanta had a rest edge in its 108-101 home win over Indiana earlier this year, and Clark played in that game, scoring 26 points and throwing a game-high seven assists. If CC can’t play Sunday, that sucks for the fans, and I hope she returns next game, but that’s good for my Atlanta bet. If Clark does play, I still like the Dream’s chances of covering the spread, and I feel like gambling, so to speak. They are a physical team, and tough to play with a rest deficit. Atlanta dominates the glass on both ends of the floor and scores the most paint points per game by taking the highest rate of field goals within three feet of the hoop. Basically, the Dream are a good bet up to -4 because they should win the "battle of possessions," could get a home whistle from the refs, and the Fever shoot worse on the road. _____________________________ Follow me on X @Geoffery-Clark, and check out my "OutKick Bets Podcast" for more betting content and random rants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a818c812c5335ae1047193d Serial killer survivor who escaped 18-hour captivity reveals instinct she wishes she never ignored te 2026-08-16T10:10:09.340Z Serial killer survivor who escaped 18-hour captivity reveals instinct she wishes she never ignored 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). Kara Robinson Chamberlain was just 15 years old when she was abducted by a serial killer. Now, she's searching for answers in cases that have gone unsolved for decades. The victim advocate hosts the ABC News Studios and Freeform true-crime series "Somebody Knows Something," which takes a fresh look at unsolved disappearances and murders that have baffled investigators. Working alongside loved ones, Chamberlain revisits a cold case in each episode, hoping renewed attention will generate the lead that finally cracks it. SLAIN DAD'S DAUGHTER KNEW ‘BLACK SWAN’ EX-BALLERINA SHOT HIM AFTER ONE CALL: 'SHE KILLED HIM, DIDN'T SHE?' "My purpose was to let families have the mic and show what law enforcement has done," Chamberlain told Fox News Digital. "We want people to have the information they need, so they can come forward with anything that could be helpful. Several of these cases involve children, young people. I have three kids, so I found myself identifying with either the young person who is missing or the victims themselves as parents. "I genuinely think we can make a difference," Chamberlain said. "If I can get answers for one of these families, it would be a life goal for me." That mission is deeply personal for Chamberlain, whose own story of survival began more than two decades ago. On June 24, 2002, 15-year-old Chamberlain was at a friend's home in South Carolina when Richard Evonitz, the man who would abduct her, pulled into the driveway. "There was a moment when my captor pulled into my friend's driveway, and I thought, 'That's weird,'" she recalled. "That was my intuition. But I immediately started making excuses for why he could have been there, what could have been the reason. And so, I quieted my intuition." It was a split-second instinct Chamberlain would soon wish she had trusted. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X 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. "I'm often asked, 'What's the thing that we can learn from your story, Kara, to keep ourselves or our children safe?'" she said. "And the one thing that I tell people the most is there's a great book called 'The Gift of Fear.' And it's the first time that I've heard someone describe the way I feel, which is to listen to your intuition." "Essentially, what the 'Gift of Fear' describes is that we all have something inside of us that's paying attention, and we're taught to silence that intuition for the sake of being nice, not hurting someone's feelings — lots of different reasons. And that's something that is meant to keep us alive." "I hesitate to say if there's a lesson in these cases because they're all quite different," she continued. "But that's the big thing that I try to tell people — listen to your intuition and teach your children how to listen to that intuition. It is a powerful gift that everyone has, and it saves your life." At Evonitz's apartment, Chamberlain was repeatedly sexually assaulted. But this time, she trusted the instinct telling her what to do: survive. "I have to acknowledge that there was something inside of me that said, 'Not today. Not me. I'm going to outsmart this guy,'" Chamberlain said, describing herself as "very stubborn." "Then, I think really the rest of it was maybe part luck," she said. "It was also a big part of my coping mechanism ... how I chose to appease my captor, which essentially is one of the lesser-known trauma responses. It's basically playing nice to let that person put their guard down. And then, I think partially, there's this part of him that was very arrogant, and he'd done that multiple times before. So I think all of those things played together in terms of my escape." SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER For 18 hours, Chamberlain was held captive. Throughout the ordeal, she quietly memorized as many details as she could about her surroundings. Once her captor fell asleep, she managed to free herself from her bindings and escaped. Chamberlain found people sitting in a car in a parking lot and pleaded with them to take her to police. "Anyone who learns my story ... tends to be sometimes confused by how I tell my story, which is very direct, very to the point, kind of unemotional," she explained. "And that's because my trauma response was to dissociate. ... That enabled me to get through." After arriving at a police station, Chamberlain led officers back to her captor's apartment. But when investigators arrived, Evonitz had escaped. Investigators learned Evonitz had taken Chamberlain to the apartment he shared with his wife, who was away at Walt Disney World, according to The Washington Post. Police tracked Evonitz to Sarasota, Florida. As police closed in on him, Evonitz died by suicide. He was 38. Evidence recovered from Evonitz’s apartment, former residences and vehicle linked him to the abductions and murders of three girls from Spotsylvania County, Virginia — Sofia Silva, 16; Kristin Lisk, 15; and her sister, Kati Lisk, 12. Notes discovered by investigators indicated that Evonitz already had his eye on other potential victims, Fox News Digital previously reported. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Today, Chamberlain still wonders whether Evonitz had other victims. "I genuinely believe that he was responsible for more than we know of," she said. "But unfortunately, having taken his own life, that, at this point, is still a mystery." Chamberlain's own unanswered questions have also shaped how she thinks about families who are still searching for their loved ones. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "I think the biggest misconception is that these families will be able to get closure one day," she said of the series. "I hear people say, 'Let's get these families closure' all the time. And at the end of the day, these people are always going to have some level of trauma. If their loved ones are recovered, they're going to look at a future where they are trying to support that person. If their loved ones are not recovered, they're never found, or unfortunately, they're found, and they're deceased, then they're looking at the rest of their lives missing someone they love." "That's the biggest thing for me, closure really is a myth," she added. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE In 2010, Chamberlain completed training at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and began working for the Richland County Sheriff's Department as a school resource officer, WIS-TV reported. SEND US A TIP That experience helped Chamberlain while filming the series and speaking with families, including a grieving father. GOT A TIP? "These people at the center of these stories are more than this story that we know," Chamberlain explained. "They're more than how they disappeared or what happened to them." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I remember thinking, 'I have so many questions to ask this man,'" she recalled. "[I'm] looking at him and saying, 'This is a man that's heartbroken, who doesn't know what happened to his daughter. He wants to talk about who she was, so I'm going to step back, and I'm going to let him do that.'" GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Chamberlain said her 15-year-old self wouldn't have been surprised by the work she does today. "She would've said, 'I knew it,'" Chamberlain said. "She would've known it because I think from very early on, I thought that I was able to handle what happened to me the way that I was able to handle it for a reason. Yes, I had this bad thing that happened to me, but that just became part of building who I became. That's not who I am. It's just a part of my story." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a818c802c5335ae10471934 Swing-state's fraud reckoning raises Minnesota-style alarm as wild schemes exposed te 2026-08-16T10:10:08.679Z Swing-state's fraud reckoning raises Minnesota-style alarm as wild schemes exposed The DOJ’s expanded anti-fraud task force made its first sweeping bust of Medicaid scofflaws in Pennsylvania this month, drawing comparisons to the massive fraud scandals that rocked Minnesota — but with one major difference. Republicans and Democrats in the state united in outrage after nearly two dozen people were charged in Philadelphia and elsewhere. The DOJ noted Pennsylvania spends $8 billion on Medicaid home-care services, more than almost any other state, and those services were the target of the busts. "The allegations are really disturbing just as they are in Minnesota and other places where we've seen this," House Ways & Means Committee member Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. PENNSYLVANIA AG EXPLAINS WHY STATE LEADS NATION IN MEDICAID FRAUD CONVICTIONS WHILE OTHERS BATTLE MASS SCHEMES "It's criminal activity that is taking money from individuals who really need it. And this is this is Medicaid — It's not Medicare, which is more for seniors. But this is for people who truly need help, who are disabled — these are individuals who are relying on Medicaid to help them get through every day. And these are criminals who are taking that money and lining their pockets with it," said Smucker, whose Lancaster-area district has an older population and has anywhere from two in 10 to four in 10 constituents enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid or both, according to reports. The DOJ’s anti-fraud chief echoed those sentiments while describing some of the most egregious cases among the 19 Pennsylvania defendants charged as of last week. One suspect billed Medicaid for services that supposedly occurred while police had pulled him over for a moving violation and charged him on suspicion of marijuana possession, according to the DOJ. Another suspect billed Medicaid for services during a period when he was in court watching a family member get sentenced for Medicaid fraud-related offenses, according to Colin McDonald. I'M OHIO'S STATE AUDITOR — MEDICAID FRAUD IS NOT JUST A WASHINGTON PROBLEM Another suspect billed Medicaid for home-care services that McDonald said were supposedly provided while the suspect was driving for a rideshare company. Another billed for services while in prison, according to McDonald. Smucker said Pennsylvania welcomes fellow Keystone Stater and CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz and his investigators, adding that he is grateful state officials in Harrisburg are also taking note. That cooperation sets the Pennsylvania busts apart from those in Minnesota, where Gov. Tim Walz has faced accusations of inaction over what has become a multibillion-dollar scandal. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signaled cooperation and collaboration with Republicans in going after Medicaid fraudsters in remarks his office made to Fox News Digital. TIM WALZ BECOMES GOP PUNCHLINE IN SWEEPING NEW WAR ON WELFARE FRAUD Shapiro, a Democrat and the commonwealth’s former attorney general, prosecuted public assistance-related crimes and now governs the state with the nation’s highest number of criminal convictions for Medicaid fraud. The governor — who was considered a runner-up to Walz in then-Vice President Kamala Harris’ search for a running mate — said the commonwealth is a "national leader in stopping fraud." "Here in Pennsylvania, we combat fraud wherever we find it. In 2024, we charged 119 cases of Medicaid fraud — recovering more than $11 million for taxpayers," Shapiro said in a recent statement. "Governor Shapiro has made fighting public assistance fraud a cornerstone of his career in public service, rooting out waste, fraud and abuse as Attorney General where he cracked down on fraud and public assistance benefit theft, charging dozens of people who stole millions in taxpayer dollars," Shapiro spokeswoman Rosie Lapowsky told Fox News Digital. READ: DR. OZ PUTS ALL 50 GOVERNORS ON NOTICE OVER BILLIONS LOST TO MEDICAID FRAUD Lapowsky said the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) brought one of the cases referenced by McDonald to the Justice Department for further investigation during Shapiro’s tenure. "[That is] clearly showing our system works," she said, adding that Pennsylvania’s high number of home-care service providers is not by itself an indicator of fraud. Conservative critics in Minnesota and Washington state have pointed to similar provider numbers to raise suspicions about fraudulent activity. Pennsylvania — the fifth-most populous state, behind California, Texas, Florida and New York — has seen a 20% increase since 2018 in the number of adults in home-care programs, according to DHS. DHS said it employs "ongoing monitoring," including an electronic visit-verification system, to ensure proper billing and curtail fraud. The department refers potential fraud cases to Republican Pennsylvania Attorney General David Sunday’s office. WATCH: DR. OZ SAYS NEWSOM, OTHER BLUE STATES HAVE TURNED MEDICAID FRAUD INTO A 'FEATURE' "This criminal conduct is much more than someone ‘working the system’ — the impact is deep and wide-ranging, as every dollar diverted deprives someone in need of care," Sunday said in a statement. "In collaboration with our partners, my office last year convicted more than 100 defendants, and clawed back more than $40 million that was intended for Pennsylvanians in need." In 2025, Sunday’s office handled 744 referrals from DHS alone, according to Harrisburg sources. Smucker said all stakeholders must continue being vigilant for both Medicaid and Medicare-related fraud. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "People like the four seasons here," he said, referring to the high number of retirees who call Amish Country home. "But we have a lot of people who are relying on these programs… and we have seen fraud across the system in federal programs. This is probably hundreds of billions per year that is being siphoned-off from taxpayer dollars," he said. Pennsylvania officials say investigators continue to make progress fighting Medicaid fraud. "We are coming for you," said former Pittsburgh U.S. Attorney Scott Brady, whom President Donald Trump tapped to lead the White House’s nationwide anti-fraud task force The DOJ’s "Northeast Strike Force" was originally organized in Brooklyn and Newark before expanding into Pennsylvania as part of the broader crackdown. "Our message is clear: if you are a medical provider who chooses greed over your professional responsibility, DEA will hold you accountable," said Drug Enforcement Administration Philadelphia chief Timothy Flaherty, whose agency is one of several participating in the new task force. Fox News Digital's Hannah Brennan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a818c7f2c5335ae1047192b American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on summer splurges and basketball brilliance te 2026-08-16T10:10:07.994Z American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on summer splurges and basketball brilliance The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz highlights summer splurges, basketball brilliance — and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and see how you do! CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.  Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a818c7f2c5335ae10471922 Rentals now allowed in historic water tower on King Charles' Sandringham Estate where royals spend Christmas te 2026-08-16T10:10:07.357Z Rentals now allowed in historic water tower on King Charles' Sandringham Estate where royals spend Christmas Have you ever wanted to join the royals while they celebrate Christmas at Sandringham Estate in England? Well, now you can! Sort of. The more than 150-year-old estate in Norfolk, around 100 miles north of London, recently renovated the historic Water Tower on the property, and it is now available to rent. Prices start at around 151 pounds a night — a little over $200 — but can be much more expensive for shorter visits. The price tends to decrease per night with a longer stay. MEGHAN MARKLE'S ROYAL EXIT HAD WARNING SIGNS YEARS EARLIER, VETERAN CORRESPONDENT SAYS The neo-Byzantine water tower was originally built in 1877 to provide fresh water to the royal residence and it was a functional part of the estate for nearly 100 years. "THE WAIT IS OVER… Introducing The Water Tower," Sandringham wrote on social media on Tuesday while sharing footage of the classic renovation. "Rising majestically above the Norfolk countryside on the historic Sandringham Estate, a remarkable piece of Royal history is being unveiled for a new chapter." Photos and videos of the "romantic retreat for two" give glimpses of an elegant living room replete with traditional British décor, including a fireplace, chandelier and royal and historic paintings showing the estate. PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON COULD SEEK ‘GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT’ TO PROTECT PRINCE GEORGE AT ETON: EXPERTS The lush bedroom upstairs, which has its own fireplace, offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and a medieval-looking back staircase heads to the roof where even better views of the rolling English hills will have you thinking fondly of Jane Austen. "Designed by renowned engineer James Mansergh, the Tower’s distinctive neo-Byzantine architecture, circular form and intricate brickwork have stood proudly above the Norfolk landscape for almost 150 years," Sandringham added. The water tower joins two other places on the estate — the Gardens House, which sleeps eight, and the Folly, which sleeps six — that are available to rent. There are also several places where the royals go for their summer retreat,  such as Balmoral Castle in Scotland, available for rent. PRINCE WILLIAM SEES DISGRACED ANDREW AS ‘A TROUBLED SOUL’ BUT EPSTEIN FALLOUT LEAVES ‘NO COMING BACK’: AUTHOR Charles inherited Sandringham and Balmoral, both of which are private estates, from the late Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Victoria bought Sandringham in 1862 as a retreat for her son, King Edward VII. Around 200 people work at the estate, which includes farms, a sawmill, a juice pressing plant, formal gardens, a restaurant, and the Sandringham Exhibition & Transport Museum. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81857b2c5335ae1047188d Arizona Commission Moves To Prevent Ratepayers From Subsidizing Data Centers, Large Power Users te 2026-08-16T09:40:11.647Z Arizona Commission Moves To Prevent Ratepayers From Subsidizing Data Centers, Large Power Users By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Corporation Commission unanimously approved a new review process Wednesday designed to prevent existing electric cooperative customers from paying for transmission and infrastructure required by data centers, manufacturers, and other large electricity users. The framework was jointly proposed by Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, which provides wholesale electricity, and five distribution cooperatives: Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, Mohave Electric Cooperative, Graham County Electric Cooperative, and Trico Electric Cooperative. The cooperatives sought the process as they hold discussions with several prospective large-load businesses considering facilities within their service territories. Commission Chairman Nick Myers said those customers are showing increasing interest in rural Arizona. “Large load customers are becoming increasingly interested in rural areas of Arizona,” Myers said in the Commission’s announcement. “This new process allows rural Arizona to capture the economic growth responsibly without being subsidized by other customers of the utilities.” The ACC held its August Open Meeting on August 12, 2026. The Commission voted on 29 agenda items. pic.twitter.com/HC3QtTQMvj — Arizona Corporation Commission (@CorpCommAZ) August 12, 2026 Prospective projects would negotiate electric service agreements involving Arizona Electric Power Cooperative as the wholesale electricity provider, a distribution cooperative serving the project site and the large-load business as the retail customer. Each proposed agreement would follow a common set of guidelines and application requirements before undergoing review by the Commission’s Utilities Division staff. Commissioners would retain authority to approve, deny, or amend each agreement, according to the approved framework (Docket No. E-01773A-26-0123). Staff reviews must consider whether an agreement serves the public interest, whether its rates are reasonable, and whether it prevents other customer classes from subsidizing the large-load customer’s commercial operations. The Commission said large-load customers will be responsible for costs associated with serving their projects, including new transmission and infrastructure construction. “This further protects ratepayers from potentially subsidizing costs attributed to serving ‘cost causers’ such as manufacturing facilities and data centers,” Commissioner Kevin Thompson said. Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson said the process accounts for differences among the cooperatives and the communities they serve. Márquez Peterson said the cooperatives are structured differently and represent diverse communities across the state. “It’s important that the process for onboarding large loads reflects this difference,” she said. “I was proud to support their effort to streamline their processes and to protect their members and ratepayers.” The decision advances the Commission’s “Growth Pays for Growth” approach, under which the costs of infrastructure needed to serve new industrial-scale electricity demand are assigned to the customers creating that demand. The Commission has been studying the effect of data centers and other large-load businesses on Arizona’s electric system since Thompson opened a statewide docket in 2025. The inquiry has examined utility tariffs, new customer classifications, energy service agreements, independent generation, and other mechanisms intended to protect residential and small business customers from cost shifts. At an April workshop, the Commission reported that approximately 1,300 megawatts of data center development was under construction in Arizona and more than 4,000 megawatts was in the planning stages. Commissioners and utility representatives discussed the generation, transmission, and distribution investments that would be needed to serve that demand. Commission officials said Arizona’s existing utility rates and regulatory mechanisms have required data center developers to pay their share of power-generation and infrastructure expansion. The Commission opened the broader proceeding to determine whether additional policies would be needed as the number and size of proposed facilities increase. Participants in the April large-load workshop discussed combining utility-specific rates with individual energy service agreements. Those agreements can include longer contract terms, minimum billing requirements, collateral and credit requirements, termination provisions, and the direct assignment of generation, transmission, and distribution costs to the large customer. The newly approved cooperative framework uses project-specific service agreements while establishing a common process for Commission review. It also allows individual cooperatives to negotiate terms reflecting their systems and service territories. “This new large load process gives Arizona cooperative utilities a clear standardized framework for bringing data centers and large load users online while protecting existing ratepayers from bearing the costs,” Myers 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 Arizona Commission Moves To Prevent Ratepayers From Subsidizing Data Centers, Large Power Users first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81857a2c5335ae10471884 Flock Camera Scrutiny Spreads Across The Valley As Surprise Suspends Program te 2026-08-16T09:40:10.180Z Flock Camera Scrutiny Spreads Across The Valley As Surprise Suspends Program By Ethan Faverino | The City of Surprise announced it has suspended its use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) after a routine audit earlier this month identified an anomaly in the system. The audit prompted an investigation into a potential violation of department policy and the placement of a Surprise police officer on administrative leave. Surprise Police announced the suspension on Wednesday, saying the department discovered an irregularity involving its Flock automated license plate reader system. The department said the investigation remains ongoing and that additional information will be released when appropriate. Maintaining community trust is of the utmost importance to the Surprise Police Department. That’s why we are letting you know that we discovered an anomaly in the use of the Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) system this week that has resulted in the City suspending the… pic.twitter.com/CEOk1cDHzp — Surprise Police Dept (@Surprise_PD) August 12, 2026 Surprise Police Chief Evan Becher stated, “Public trust is of the highest importance to the Surprise Police Department and maintaining that trust requires transparency and accountability. While we still need to complete an investigation into this irregularity, we are taking this incident very seriously. That is why we took immediate action to halt the program, investigate the issue and make the community aware of it.” The City of Surprise began using ALPR technology more than two years ago and currently has 28 cameras operating throughout the city. According to the City, the technology has helped law enforcement solve numerous serious crimes, including homicides, robberies, and carjackings. The city maintains a policy governing the use of ALPR technology and conducts regular audits intended to identify potential misuse. Surprise officials said the most recent audit, functioned as intended by identifying the incident of irregular use. Chief Becher said the city is using the incident as an opportunity to evaluate additional safeguards that could further strengthen oversight of the technology. “This technology has proven to be extremely valuable in solving serious crimes. As we look to continue the use of this public safety tool, we want strong safeguards in place that not only alert of misuse but also prevent it,” added Becher. “Surprise Police Department is committed to ensuring enhanced protections are in place before reimplementing use of ALPR cameras.” The Surprise suspension comes amid growing scrutiny of Flock license plate reader systems across the Valley, with several Arizona law enforcement agencies taking action involving the technology within a matter of days. The City of Chandler announced earlier this month that it would discontinue its use of 40 fixed-camera Flock ALPRs after an audit identified what they considered an anomaly. The incident involved an officer who misused the system to track a family member with medical issues. The officer subsequently resigned, and Chandler officials announced the Flock service would not be renewed. In Apache Junction, a police officer resigned on August 10 following an internal investigation into allegations that he used Flock cameras to track his wife. The department announced the officer’s resignation after the investigation into his use of the system. In Tempe, police announced on August 11 that the city would stop sharing data collected from its 33 Flock cameras with other agencies. The decision followed community concerns about privacy and recent reports involving alleged misuse of ALPR technology in other Arizona cities. Get more details and a link to the Transparency Portal: https://t.co/609rjtqkHy pic.twitter.com/7yVnQd7GiJ — City of Tempe, AZ (@Tempegov) August 11, 2026 Tempe said its cameras would remain in place, but other law enforcement agencies would have to request information through the appropriate process. “While we had previously restricted data sharing to Arizona law enforcement agencies only, this additional step will further safeguard Tempe’s data and ensure we maintain appropriate control over access,” stated Tempe Police Chief Ken McCoy. Goodyear Police also announced this month that an officer has been placed on administrative leave following an audit of Flock ALPR use that identified potentially concerning activity. The department said the investigation uncovered a possible violation of department policy and a possible criminal violation. The officer’s access to department computer systems was also cut off while the investigation continues. GYPD Releases Information Regarding ALPR Use Policies and Internal Audit Process pic.twitter.com/zEAetg8iam — Goodyear Police Dept (@Goodyearpolice) August 11, 2026 The developments in Surprise, Chandler, Apache Junction, Tempe, and Goodyear have all occurred within roughly one week, highlighting increasing attention being paid to how law enforcement agencies use automated license plate reader technology and the safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized access. While law enforcement agencies have praised the technology as an important tool for investigating serious crimes, the recent incidents have raised questions about privacy, data sharing, and protections against improper use. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Flock Camera Scrutiny Spreads Across The Valley As Surprise Suspends Program first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8185782c5335ae1047187b Arizona Agencies Failed To Enforce Parent Caregiver Rules, Risking Nearly $500M te 2026-08-16T09:40:08.588Z Arizona Agencies Failed To Enforce Parent Caregiver Rules, Risking Nearly $500M By Staff Reporter | The state ceased imposing mandatory guardrails for parent caregiver payouts nearly a year ago. The year of potentially runaway spending may have wasted nearly half a billion dollars, a new report from the auditor general revealed.  The audit found that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Department of Economic Security (DES) had failed to implement cost-control requirements to the Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS) program, within which is one of the biggest program costs: the Parents as Paid Caregivers (PPC) service delivery model. PPC was established during COVID with substantial funding from the federal government, initially with the intent of being a temporary program. However, stakeholders desired permanence for the program when those pandemic dollars ran out. Gov. Katie Hobbs received approval from the Biden administration to make PPC permanent in 2024, which required Arizona to cover more than a third of the costs.  According to the audit, AHCCCS and DES leadership acted contrary to state law in order to implement laws how and when they saw fit, not how and when it was required of them.  One of the main cost-control requirements the agencies failed to implement was the standardized assessment tool. AHCCCS suspended the tool in mid-October 2025, 16 days after initiating it according to state law. Those assessments made between Oct. 1 and 16, 2025, were reversed.  As a consequence, the auditor general estimated that the agency failed to realize between $133 million and $493 million in potential cost reduction “risking additional cost increases and shortfalls.”  DES was forced to request $83 million in supplemental appropriation from the state legislature for fiscal year 2026 as a consequence.  The threat of legal action reportedly prompted the agency to buck state law. “AHCCCS reported that it halted implementation due to the threat of litigation and instead of implementing the policies it created it decided to engage in emergency rulemaking,” reported the audit.  The auditor general did assess that the tool lacked the ability to contain costs in the long term, and suggested legislative changes and federal approval.  The audit also reported that AHCCCS and DES failed to fully implement other cost-control measures, including executing processes to ensure parents reside in the state for at least six months prior to becoming paid caregivers, and prohibiting payments for parent-provided services between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and when the child isn’t home.  Further, AHCCCS and DES were found to have not enforced the 40-hour limit on parent-provided care until April of this year. The agencies were required to implement that limit back in July 2025. The audit found this delay caused DES to overpay some parents.  AHCCCS and DES ignored the law by delaying the limit for 10 months to avoid penalizing parents.  “[D]espite lacking the authority to do so, [the agencies] delayed enforcing the requirement because [they] sought to increase compliance through an educational and not punitive approach,” stated the audit.   The audit also found that DES was inconsistent about maintaining member records and ensuring the accuracy of member assessments. The auditor general warned that the former could result in unsupported service authorizations and impair payment oversight, and the latter could result in incorrect payments, waste, and mismatched service authorizations.  The auditor general issued 11 recommendations: Implement the required standardized assessment tool Continue developing a formally documented Extraordinary Care Review process Develop and implement a procedure to seek legal counsel prior to programmatic changes Develop and implement all required cost controls and oversight processes to ensure functionality Update monitoring processes to ensure timely oversight of compliance with contractual and statutory obligations related to ALTCS and PPCG Require provision of timely access to utilization and vendor payment records Develop and implement regular assessments of the 40-hour limit  Establish corrective action requirements for lack of enforcement concerning 40-hour limit Conduct an analysis to identify additional cost-control measures to improve ALTCS finances Implement any additional cost controls for ALTCS as discovered with aid of governor’s office and CMS Notify the legislature of analysis results and plan of action Roberta Harrison, AHCCCS interim director, responded that she disagreed with the auditor general’s findings but promised to implement the 11 recommendations. Harrison cited federal Medicaid requirements, legal and procedural considerations, data limitations, and implementation timelines as hindering agency compliance.  DES agreed with one of the findings, that required cost-control measures weren’t fully implemented, and disagreed with the other three. DES agreed to implement all but five of the 20 recommendations. The auditor general’s office plans to follow up with AHCCCS and DES in six months’ time. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Agencies Failed To Enforce Parent Caregiver Rules, Risking Nearly $500M first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8180c52c5335ae10471650 Americans clash over transgender athletes as debate heats up: ‘Just getting outrageous' te 2026-08-16T09:20:05.772Z Americans clash over transgender athletes as debate heats up: ‘Just getting outrageous' As the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports intensifies, Americans who spoke with Fox News Digital offered sharply divided views on whether transgender women should be allowed to compete against female athletes. "It's all right if you wanna be what you wanna be, but you shouldn't be competing against a woman and you’re a man," a Washington, D.C. local resident said. "Biologically, it's an advantage." Another person disagreed. SOFTBALL HALL OF FAMER SENDS BLUNT WARNING TO THOSE DEFENDING INCLUSION OF BIOLOGICAL MALES IN FEMALE SPORTS "I feel like a transgender woman should be able to play in women's sports," another person told Fox News Digital. "They might have been a man before, but they're trans. They're changing into a woman, so why not play a woman's sport? Like they're not gonna let her play men's sports." The participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports has long been debated, particularly discussing claims there is an unfair advantage posed when biological men are able to compete at the same level as women — with critics pointing to the physiological differences among males and females. "It's a little bit of an unfair advantage," Theresa from Virginia said. "I don't think it really makes sense because a man is more physically fit than a woman," the D.C. resident said. "Automatically stronger than a woman." But those in favor of allowing transgender athletes to compete in the league of the gender they currently identify with argue the movement to ban biological men from competing in women's sports is part of a targeted attack against transgender people. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM DOUBLES DOWN AHEAD OF SUN GAME AFTER ESPN PROFILE STIRS CONTROVERSY: 'I SAID WHAT I SAID' It is also argued that biological advantages are differentiated by the specific genetics of every individual rather than an entire gender. "I see why they're saying that because they could be stronger than a woman," one said about the potential safety risks at play. She continued, "But at the same time, like, girls are strong." The debate has also spilled into professional basketball after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham indicated that she is against biological men competing in women's sports, according to a recent ESPN article. "I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans," Cunningham said to ESPN. "And I'm like, 'I never once said that.’ I think that I am here to extend love." She continued, "But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men." Cunningham brushed aside the backlash and doubled down on her comments calling it "common sense." WNBPA ISSUES STATEMENT EMBRACING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMID TRANS ATHLETE DEBATE IN WOMEN'S SPORTS The Women’s National Basketball Player’s Association (WNBPA) put out a statement praising the different backgrounds of all its players, stating that while difficult conversations will be continued in the league, "we will not be political pawns." The statement also came after Cunningham’s comments and as former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom announced that he was declaring for the WNBA draft, arguing he meets all the eligibility requirements and simply just needs to identify as a woman. "I think that it's crazy," the D.C. resident said about a biological man being able to compete in the WNBA. "I think that a lot of people just say that they’re women just to go compete against women to make themselves look good." "They’re just getting outrageous with this rainbow stuff," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a817e6a2c5335ae10471604 In ‘The Brink of War,’ a Return to an Era of Razor-Edge Diplomacy te 2026-08-16T09:10:02.584Z In ‘The Brink of War,’ a Return to an Era of Razor-Edge Diplomacy A new film depicts the 1986 nuclear arms summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, which both offered and dashed hopes of a dramatic breakthrough. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81624f2c5335ae1047127a Two people displaced after lithium-ion battery causes residential fire te 2026-08-16T07:10:07.998Z Two people displaced after lithium-ion battery causes residential fire BULLHEAD CITY — Two people were displaced from their home Saturday night when a fire destroyed a second-story bedroom in a duplex apartment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81624f2c5335ae10471271 Warren Road.jpg te 2026-08-16T07:10:07.205Z Warren Road.jpg No injuries were reported after a charging lithium-ion battery started a fire Saturday night in a second story bedroom of a residential duplex in the 850 block of Warren Road. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81624e2c5335ae10471268 NAU ROUNDUP: Cross country to host two home meets, soccer wins season opener in California te 2026-08-16T07:10:06.429Z NAU ROUNDUP: Cross country to host two home meets, soccer wins season opener in California Buffalo Park will play host to the Big Sky Cross Country Championships for the first time in over a decade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a815ff72c5335ae10471234 Routine California traffic stop leads to seizure of 30 pounds of cocaine worth more than $800K te 2026-08-16T07:00:07.944Z Routine California traffic stop leads to seizure of 30 pounds of cocaine worth more than $800K California authorities seized more than $800,000 worth of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop this week, officials said. The California Highway Patrol said a Central Division canine officer stopped a 2025 Honda CR-V in Merced County on Aug. 12 for an alleged traffic violation. During the stop, the officer identified "several indicators of possible criminal activity," according to CHP. A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered a bag containing approximately 30 pounds of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $817,200, CHP said. TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER CRASHING THROUGH CAMP PENDLETON GATE WITH 112 POUNDS OF COCAINE AND FENTANYL The driver was arrested and booked into the Merced County Main Jail on charges of possession of cocaine for sale and transportation of cocaine across non-contiguous counties, according to authorities. The Merced Area Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) is handling the investigation. The seizure comes after federal authorities last month uncovered more than 1,000 pounds of cocaine hidden beneath the floorboards of a commercial truck entering the U.S. from Mexico, marking one of the largest drug busts in Southern California this year. FEDS SEIZE $6.4M WORTH OF COCAINE ABOARD OIL TANKER AT PORT OF LOS ANGELES, ARREST SUSPECTED CARTEL SMUGGLER According to the Justice Department, more than a half-ton of cocaine was discovered concealed in the floorboards of a truck and flatbed trailer at the Calexico Port of Entry along the California-Mexico border. Authorities estimated the cocaine had a street value exceeding $20 million. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) also announced last month that officers discovered more than $3.7 million worth of cocaine concealed in a shipment of cucumbers. CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas discovered 112 packages inside a tractor-trailer after a canine inspection and nonintrusive imaging scan detected anomalies in the vehicle. The packages contained a total of 278.88 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $3,723,654, according to CBP. Fox News Digital's Leo Briceno contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a814d382c5335ae10471061 Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond te 2026-08-16T05:40:08.069Z Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond RICHMOND, Va. — Joey Logano delivered a warning to his NASCAR rivals after his victory Saturday night at Richmond Raceway. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a814d372c5335ae10471058 NASCAR Richmond Auto Racing te 2026-08-16T05:40:07.312Z NASCAR Richmond Auto Racing Team Penske driver Joey Logano (22) dives into turn one during Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Saturday, Aug. 15, in Richmond Va. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81336f2c5335ae10470a66 Arizona has become a destination for women’s sports te 2026-08-16T03:50:07.333Z Arizona has become a destination for women’s sports The 2026 Women’s Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center in April was the second most watched Final Four in NCAA history. It also set an all-time attendance record for all associated events, and boasted the third-most attendance for the games Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81336e2c5335ae10470a5d Arizona has become a destination for women’s sports te 2026-08-16T03:50:06.590Z Arizona has become a destination for women’s sports PHOENIX – Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego uttered prophetic words at the Women’s Final Four tip-off press conference on Feb. 24 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8127b92c5335ae104704d8 Mets' Jefry Yan, known for high-flying strikeout celebration, performs it too soon in hilarious blunder te 2026-08-16T03:00:09.432Z Mets' Jefry Yan, known for high-flying strikeout celebration, performs it too soon in hilarious blunder New York Mets fans can’t get enough of Jefry Yan’s acrobatic celebration when he strikes out a batter in relief, as it’s become quite the social media sensation. But Yan got too excited on Saturday afternoon in the Mets’ thrilling walk-off win over the Washington Nationals at Citi Field when he performed the viral celebration. The pitch hadn’t been called strike three. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Yan made his Citi Field debut in front of the Mets faithful, and in the top of the ninth with an 0-2 count and two out, he thought he placed his fastball perfectly on the outside corner to strike out Nasim Nuñez to end the frame. The home plate umpire thought otherwise, but Yan was already midair in celebration. Yan, who seems to have springs in his feet with the way he jumps into the air to start his celebration, noticed that strike three wasn’t called. As he touched back down on the mound, he started tapping the top of his hat to challenge the ball, forcing an ABS review. ANTHONY VOLPE HAS FACE-PALM MOMENT WITH ABS SYSTEM AS FIRST BATTER OF MINOR LEAGUE GAME But, after review, the umpire’s call for a ball stood. "Now, that was funny," Mets longtime play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen said on the SNY broadcast. After everyone got their laughs out, Yan made sure the celebration didn’t come back to haunt him. Two pitches later, he got Nuñez to strike out on a slider. This time, the celebration was worth it. At the time of the strikeout, the Mets were down by a run heading into the bottom of the ninth inning. They needed to muster at least one run to force extra innings, but the offense wanted to end the game in their favor instead. Brett Baty walked to begin the inning and things got very interesting when Jorge Polanco singled to put the winning run on base. Then, Francisco Alvarez roped a double to left, tying the game as Baty came across the plate with the winning run moving to third base. Francisco Lindor would start a celebration for everyone at Citi Field, especially Yan and the rest of his Mets teammates, when he singled home the winning run to walk it off in the ninth. In doing so, Yan earned his first career win in MLB after pitching a scoreless 1.2 innings for the Mets. Yan, a 29-year-old rookie, has had quite the year, which began in the minors. That’s where the baseball world learned of his unique celebration after getting strikeouts, and the big leagues have seen it now over his first five appearances for New York. But whenever Yan wants to jump and tap the ground to celebrate, perhaps he’ll make certain the umpire has rung up the hitter before doing so. Then again, he was really hoping to do it with Mets fans in the stands on his home field. "I felt really welcome today," Yan said through a translator about his first Citi Field appearance. Yan, who struck out three hitters in his outing on Saturday, owns a 1.80 ERA thus far. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a811e562c5335ae104703e1 Michael Penix Jr and Tua Tagovailoa have already given us a potential 'Meme of the Year' contender te 2026-08-16T02:20:06.891Z Michael Penix Jr and Tua Tagovailoa have already given us a potential 'Meme of the Year' contender The NFL preseason is barely underway, and it didn't take long to be gifted what sure looks like the premier meme of the 2026 season. And we have Michael Penix Jr. to thank for it. The Atlanta Falcons hosted the Denver Broncos on Friday to get their preseason slate rolling, and there was a moment on the sidelines that has been getting all the attention. DRAKE LONDON SIGNS $141M DEAL WITH FALCONS, BECOMING THIRD HIGHEST-PAID RECEIVER IN NFL: REPORTS Tua Tagovailoa — who the team acquired over the offseason — was sitting on the bench after his first possession in a Falcons uniform. That's when Penix, who was standing nearby, pointed at him and made a bewildered face. I would be willing to bet there's another explanation for why Penix was pointing and doing the "Can you believe this?" face that everyone did on "The Office." RAIDERS ROOKIE FERNANDO MENDOZA THANKS GOD FOR AN NFL DEBUT THAT COMPARES FAVORABLY TO 'MR BRADY' But it doesn't matter why he did it. All that matters is he did it, and it's about to be the meme of the year. The NFL is always a fertile ground for memery. Hell, by the time the regular season gets underway, I think there's a good chance this meme is old news and something else will take its place. Memes can move, baby! Penix — believed to be the Falcons' starter — did not see any action in the game as he is still working his way back from an injury. Meanwhile, Tagovailoa completed three of his five passing attempts for 22 yards. The rest of the snaps went to Jack Strand and Cooper Rush. Strand completed half of his 12 pass attempts for 50 yards and a touchdown, while Rush had a nightmare 7-for-19 night with 62 yards and a pair of interceptions in the Dirty Birds' 27-7 loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8114f82c5335ae1046fda3 Alaska runner hospitalized after using bear spray to fight off brown bear on Alaska trail te 2026-08-16T01:40:08.614Z Alaska runner hospitalized after using bear spray to fight off brown bear on Alaska trail A runner was hospitalized in Alaska after fending off a bear attack in Anchorage this week. The woman, who was running by herself at Prospect Heights’ Wolverine Bowl trail, was able to get away from the brown bear by using her bear spray, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment. BEAR ATTACK IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK LEAVES 2 HIKERS INJURED Biologists went to the site of the attack and collected samples but no bears were seen. The department said anyone who sees a bear or another wild animal acting aggressively or unusually should report it. Warning signs have been posted at the Prospect Heights trailhead, the departmet said, adding that hikers should stay off closed trails. "Thick, dense summer foliage can block sightlines, making surprise encounters more likely," the department said. "Choose hiking routes with good visibility and away from known attractants, like salmon-bearing streams." When hiking in bear country, people should carry a deterrent such as bear spray or a firearm, stay in groups, make noise to avoid surprising a bear, stay alert for signs of bears, don’t approach bears and keep pets on a leash. WOMAN ATTACKED BY BROWN BEAR WHILE HIKING WITH FRIEND AND 3 DOGS NEAR ALASKA STATE PARK "If you surprise a bear, especially one with cubs or on a food cache, it may react in a threatened or defensive manner," the department said. "The bear may be agitated and may huff, stomp, make a popping sound with its teeth, salivate or lay its ears back against its head and charge." They urged staying calm, standing your ground, readying deterrent, staying in a group and talking calmly. Never run. "If the bear is stationary, move away slowly while keeping your eyes on the bear," the department said. "If the bear starts to move toward you or charges, stop and stand your ground. Let the bear know you are not a threat. Behaving calmly, moving slowly, and speaking in a low calm voice will help de-escalate the situation. If the bear continues to approach, use your deterrent when the bear is within range." WOMAN STALKED BY CHARGING BEAR ON MORNING DOG WALK CAPTURES TERRIFYING ENCOUNTER ON CAMERA The attack comes less than a month after another woman was mauled by a bear in Anchorage. The July victim was walking with a friend and her three dogs in the Bear Valley residential neighborhood, adjacent to Chugach State Park in south Anchorage, when the bear approached. Officials said the hikers were on an unofficial, user-made trail that climbs a steep hillside in a zigzag pattern. The area was heavily overgrown with dense vegetation, which created poor visibility and increased the risk of surprising wildlife, the department said. "The bear came out of the dense alders, made brief contact with one of the hikers, and left the scene," the department added. The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was expected to recover. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8110462c5335ae1046fcfa Nevada man funneled 140 guns to violent Mexican drug cartels, including powerful 'military-style' rifles: DOJ te 2026-08-16T01:20:06.380Z Nevada man funneled 140 guns to violent Mexican drug cartels, including powerful 'military-style' rifles: DOJ A Nevada man pleaded guilty on Friday to purchasing high-powered firearms and ammunition to sell to drug-trafficking organizations in Mexico, money laundering and employing people illegally in the U.S., Department of Justice officials said.  Luis Alberto Osorio allegedly conspired with co-defendants between April 2020 and last September to buy 140 firearms, magazines, and ammunition for people affiliated with violent Mexican drug-trafficking cartels, which would be sold south of the border for a profit, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Nevada. The guns included large caliber and long-range firearms such as the Ohio Ordnance Works M2-SLR .50 BMG, the Barrett M82A1 and M107A1 .50 BMG antimaterial rifles, the FN Herstal M249S 5.56x45mm and the FH Herstal SCAR 17S 7.62x51mm rifles, according to court documents. Osorio also admitted to employing people in the U.S. illegally at a mining company in Nevada. BORDER AGENTS UNCOVER RPG LAUNCHER, CACHE OF RIFLES HIDDEN IN VEHICLE HEADING TO MEXICO Osorio, of Elko, pleaded guilty to one count of straw purchasing of firearms; one count of trafficking in firearms; one count of harboring certain aliens; and one count of conspiracy to launder money. He faces a maximum of 70 years in prison if found guilty on all counts. "Firearms trafficking networks feed the violent cartels that terrorize border communities and pump illicit drugs into our neighborhoods," First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada said in a statement. "By cutting off this supply chain and holding this defendant accountable, we are directly disrupting the operational capabilities of these dangerous criminal organizations." FBI CHARGES 35 IN WEST VIRGINIA DRUG AND FIREARMS OPERATION, LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SUMMER CRIME INITIATIVE Osario’s sentencing is scheduled for February. "Trafficking military-style firearms and ammunition to drug trafficking organizations in Mexico fuels violence, strengthens criminal networks and threatens communities on both sides of the border," said Jonathan Sherwin, deputy special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Las Vegas. "This guilty plea is the result of relentless work by HSI and the Homeland Security Task Force and our federal, state and local partners to disrupt the flow of weapons, money and criminal support that allows these organizations to operate." The case is part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative, which was created by an executive order President Donald Trump signed on his first day in office last year. "In the world of organized crime and drug trafficking, guns and drugs go hand-in-hand," David S. Olesky, special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration Los Angeles Field Division, which covers Nevada, said in a statement.  "As a member of the Homeland Security Task Force, DEA and our partners will bring to bear all resources and draw on the full scope of our agencies’ expertise to hold accountable those individuals and organizations which pose a public health and safety threat to our communities through the trafficking of drugs and firearms." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8109782c5335ae1046fa97 Jessica Simpson turns heads in bikini photos from trip to Turks and Caicos te 2026-08-16T00:51:05.001Z Jessica Simpson turns heads in bikini photos from trip to Turks and Caicos Jessica Simpson is giving fans a peek at her birthday trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The 46-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a series of photos from her birthday trip to paradise, including one of her lounging in her bikini. Among the photos included in the post is a black-and-white picture of the "With You" singer smiling as she posed for a selfie while lying on a lounge chair in a black bikini with small white polka dots. She paired the bikini with a pair of black sunglasses and a necklace which went down the center of her chest. JULIANNE HOUGH FLAUNTS HER TONED FIGURE IN BIKINIS AS SHE SHARES SNAPS FROM HER TRIP TO SARDINIA "Take me back to Turks and Caicos," she captioned the post. "Thank you @lacurevillas and @pavilionluxuryvillas for an unforgettable stay. We’ll be seein’ y’all again very very soon." Other photos feature the singer standing in a black dress in front of a swimming pool, posing with the staff, coming out of the ocean in a black bikini and cover-up, as well as a video of the oceanic scenery around her. "You have never looked better!! Healthy and happy and stunning!" one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "Absolutely stunning as always." The singer previously shared a photo of herself in a separate black-and-white polka-dot bikini on her birthday in July, captioning the post, "46 July 10/26." In November 2025, Simpson took to Instagram to celebrate the 8th anniversary of her sobriety, writing when she chose to stop drinking, "she made the choice to confront, to confess and to let go of the self-sabotaging parts of my life that I was choosing." "Making that decision allowed me to fully live in the pursuit of Gods [sic] purpose for my life," she wrote. "Alcohol silenced my intuition, blocked my dreams and chased my circulating fears of complacency." She added that after eight years of sobriety, "today I am clear" and "driven by faith," adding that "both fear and faith are something that we feel and may not see." 'BAYWATCH: HAWAII' STAR BRANDY LEDFORD SAYS SHE 'WANTED TO TRULY CHECK OUT' BEFORE REHAB SAVED HER LIFE "I’m so happy I chose faith over fear," she added. "It was not in the fight that I found my strength, it was in the surrender." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Simpson revealed in a November 2023 Instagram post that she decided to quit drinking the day after Halloween in 2017, alongside a photo of her taken on that day. In the caption, Simpson called the person in the photo "an unrecognizable version of myself," who "had so much self-discovery to unlock and explore." "I knew in this very moment I would allow myself to take back my light, show victory over my internal battle of self-respect, and brave this world with piercing clarity," she said. "Personally, to do this I needed to stop drinking alcohol because it kept my mind and heart circling in the same direction and quite honestly I was exhausted." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I wanted to feel the pain so I could carry it like a badge of honor," she continued. "I wanted to live as a leader does and break cycles to advance forward – never looking back with regret and remorse over any choice I have made and would make for the rest of my time here within this beautiful world." She went on to call out the "stigma around the word alcoholism or the label of an alcoholic," adding that she needed to accept the "failure, pain, brokenness, and self sabotage" in her life and understand that "the drinking wasn’t the issue. I was. I didn’t love myself. I didn’t respect my own power. Today I do." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8107202c5335ae1046fa28 Bills' Dion Dawkins sparks intense debate after picking up his dog's poop on practice field te 2026-08-16T00:41:04.882Z Bills' Dion Dawkins sparks intense debate after picking up his dog's poop on practice field A fun thing about the internet is that you can hop online hoping to find the news, stock tips or just videos of people getting hurt on trampolines, and wind up pondering deep, complex questions. Stuff like whether it's okay to let your dog rip a deuce on an NFL practice field. Well, thanks to a video making the rounds of Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins doing some poop-scooping, the lines have been drawn for a ferocious online debate. NY GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL TRIES TO GET BILLS CHANT GOING AT NEW STADIUM, COMPLETELY FAILS In the clip, Dawkins shuffles out onto the field with no shirt, a pair of Crocs and a clear plastic bag ready to get the ol' inside-out treatment. First of all, stellar technique. He got all of it and then did a few swipes with the bag just so everyone watching knows he went the extra mile. I do that too when my dog decides to pay the band in someone's front yard while they're standing there washing the car. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE I will have to deduct some points for the clear bag. That's not ideal. You want whatever is in there to be out of sight and out of mind. But the question became whether it is okay to let your dog drop its payload on an NFL practice field. It's complicated. On one hand, I think, "Well, where else is the dog supposed to go? In the quarterbacks' room?" But on the other hand, some poor receiver is going to lay out for a pass and go skidding through the ghost of digested Purina. On social media, people had some thoughts on this topic. It's a tough one, right? Football fields are nasty to begin with, so if you think the dog poo is sullying an otherwise squeaky-clean surface, I've got news for you. But maybe next time, take the dog outside the facility and then fling the leavings over the fence into the neighbor's yard like the rest of us. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8100192c5335ae1046f96c Deshaun Watson's first game since 2024 a success because he wasn't as bad as Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel te 2026-08-16T00:11:05.489Z Deshaun Watson's first game since 2024 a success because he wasn't as bad as Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel We've all heard the joke about being in the woods with a friend and being chased by a bear, right? It's not necessary to be faster than the bear. It's necessary to be faster than the friend. That definitely applied to Deshaun Watson on Saturday in his first NFL action since 2024. This was a grand success for Watson because he got on the field in a preseason game against the Chicago Bears (funny how that ties in) and he outran Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel in fleeing the bear. No, Watson wasn't great in his one half of play. But he didn't have to be because he was way better than the other two guys. DESHAUN WATSON, SHEDEUR SANDERS GIVE BROWNS A PRESEASON QUARTERBACK BATTLE WORTH WATCHING "Definitely a good moment for myself," is how Watson described his outing. And it was, in that it marked his first game action since he suffered not one but two Achilles tears in October of '24 and then early in 2025. Watson even left the field as he entered: in one piece, which was a victory for the often-injured player. But beyond that, Watson was neither terrible nor great during the game. And that made him seem outstanding by comparison to Sanders, with whom he's competing for a starting job, and Gabriel, the team's No. 3 quarterback at the moment. "Oh, it was awesome," Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken overstated when asked about Watson's outing. "I mean, it was so cool to watch him play. I get all of the frustration by fans, himself, but for him to come back and work like he did is an unbelievable credit to him. "And then to go out there; he was having fun today. And that is so cool. And I thought he really functioned at a high level." Sure. Watson completed 11 of 15 passes. Good. The Browns scored with him in the game. Good. But he didn't throw a TD. And did turn the ball over once on a fumble. That fumble seemed to trigger Watson because he actually completed 10 of his first 11 passes before the turnover, with his lone incompletion coming on a pass dropped by tight end Harold Fannin. But after the turnover he completed only one of his final four attempts. RAIDERS ROOKIE FERNANDO MENDOZA THANKS GOD FOR AN NFL DEBUT THAT COMPARES FAVORABLY TO 'MR BRADY' So where does that leave Watson now? Well, Monken was quite impressed. And to hear Watson talk, he simply performed as expected. No, not to the standards of the fully guaranteed $230 million he signed with the Browns in 2022, but pretty good. "I don't think that's anything that I doubted myself," Watson said. "That's the reason why I've worked hard these last two years, you know, to get back to that. "I had some, some challenges with some injuries and suspension and, you know, now being able to get a full offseason and continue to work my way back up. It takes time. "But I don't doubt myself in any way that I can't play at a high level." This is where you must understand both Sanders and Gabriel threw interceptions. Sanders also fumbled a snap and while he didn't lose it, it cost the Browns a down. Sanders finished with a 39.6 passer rating. Gabriel finished with a 27.1 passer rating. They were playing against backups and struggled. Monken said Sanders will start next week against the Buffalo Bills and play the first half. Watson will play in the third quarter and Gabriel will play in the fourth. The race to the Browns' starting quarterback job continues. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home