https://meenews.co/post/6a0e41faa200899a00ed45ba How the Chamber Foundations Internship Program helps students plan their careers te 2026-05-20T23:21:30.492Z How the Chamber Foundations Internship Program helps students plan their careers The Lake Havasu Chamber Foundation for Education and Leadership’s Career Exploration Internship program lets Lake Havasu High School students get hands-on experience in various fields to help them assess their career goals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e41e6a200899a00ed45a9 2026 General Plan heads to council vote on June 9 te 2026-05-20T23:21:10.097Z 2026 General Plan heads to council vote on June 9 A plan to guide the city’s growth and development for the next 10 years will go before the Lake Havasu City Council, following 18 months of assessment and review by local leaders and members of the community. But not everyone… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e41cea200899a00ed4580 Texas orders Muslim university in Dallas to shut down te 2026-05-20T23:20:46.976Z Texas orders Muslim university in Dallas to shut down Texas officials have ordered a Muslim university in the Dallas area to shut down after accusing the school of illegally offering degree programs without state approval. In a May 6 letter sent to TexAM University at Dallas, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board said that the entity "must immediately cease advertising, offering, and enrolling students in degrees or programs of study until it has applied for and been granted a Certificate of Authority."  The letter alleged that TexAM University at Dallas "is operating a ‘university’ that ‘offer[s] STEM degree programs’ both online and ‘at the Richardson campus.’" TEXAS AG PAXTON SUES EPIC CITY DEVELOPERS AFTER PROBE FINDS ALLEGED FRAUD, MISLEADING MUSLIM-ONLY MARKETING The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board wrote that, following a review, it found that TexAM is not compliant with Texas laws and regulations. "TexAM’s advertising and postings via its website indicate that your entity publicly holds itself out as offering in the State of Texas STEM degree programs, including a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and admissions to bachelor’s degree programs in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, and health informatics," the letter read.  On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he was suing TexAM University at Dallas for "unlawfully presenting itself as a university, offering degrees it is not authorized to grant, and misleading prospective students about its legitimacy."  In a press release, Paxton said that TexAM University at Dallas also "adopted branding and a name ‘confusingly similar’ to Texas A&M University." MUSLIM GROUPS, OTHER LEADERS DEMAND ABBOTT RESCIND CAIR'S ‘TERRORIST’ DESIGNATION: 'DEFAMATORY' "TexAM has repeatedly disregarded Texas law, misrepresented its authority to grant degrees, and risked deceiving students about its legitimacy," Paxton said. "My office will not allow illegal, unaccredited degree mills to operate in Texas."  In their letter, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board said that by May 8, TexAM University at Dallas was required to sign an attached letter and return it to the agency confirming the entity had ceased its offerings. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Shahid A. Bajwa, founder and chairman of the board of trustees at Texas American Muslim Institute for Technology said, "We just learned that Attorney General's office has filed Lawsuit for non-compliance. They sued our Institute and personally me, along with two other Members/Directors of the Non-Profit corporation, for $1 Million. We fail to understand how the following facts of compliance were overlooked and not even mentioned in the Lawsuit. Still, we are ready to discuss and resolve any misunderstanding." MUSLIM CIVIL RIGHTS GROUP CAIR SUES TEXAS OVER ABBOTT'S ‘TERRORIST’ DESIGNATION Regarding the letter from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Bajwa said, "We have already complied with the instructions of THECB Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and sent by email in writing to them as required on May 11. The deadline was extended by THECB. We are not operating as a "University" and not using the name "University," and not offering Degree programs and degree courses, as required by them. We had not charged any Fee from the students." He also said that the entity has taken down their website and social media accounts. In terms of the similarity of the entity’s name to Texas A&M University, Bajwa said, "Texas A&M University has given us a deadline to comply and stop using our Brand Name "TexAM" as they suspected it's creating confusion, supposedly, due to some similarity. We are looking into it and will be able to communicate back to them accordingly." Fox News Digital reached out to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Paxton for comment but did not immediately receive responses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e41b7a200899a00ed4549 Trump’s Government Moves to Spare an Unhappy Taxpayer Named Trump te 2026-05-20T23:20:23.822Z Trump’s Government Moves to Spare an Unhappy Taxpayer Named Trump No president has ever used the federal government to advance his own personal interests and those of his family and allies as expansively and openly as Mr. Trump has. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3f73a200899a00ed44b6 Judge Orders White House to Preserve Officials’ Text Messages te 2026-05-20T23:10:43.326Z Judge Orders White House to Preserve Officials’ Text Messages The judge overruled a government memo from April, which rejected a records law that mandates preservation of all official presidential documents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3f5ea200899a00ed449a The SpaceX IPO filing is filled with AI bets, Starship dreams, and Elon Musk at the center te 2026-05-20T23:10:22.153Z The SpaceX IPO filing is filled with AI bets, Starship dreams, and Elon Musk at the center SpaceX has finally made the contents of its IPO filing public, weeks ahead of what is expected to be the largest IPO ever and one that will make Musk the CEO, CTO, and Chairman of the board. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3d31a200899a00ed4447 Giants running back Cam Skattebo's math skills called into question after 2,000-yard season declaration te 2026-05-20T23:01:05.790Z Giants running back Cam Skattebo's math skills called into question after 2,000-yard season declaration NFL fans who are even tangentially aware of New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo know exactly what he brings to the table. The soon-to-be second-year sensation burst onto the scene in 2025 and put up quite a rookie campaign before a freak ankle injury cut his season short. He's a gritty, physical runner who plays like a Coke machine rolling downhill, and he inspires his teammates around him with his toughness. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! All of those are great qualities to have in a running back, but what I didn't mention were Skattebo's math skills, and it would appear there is a good reason for that. GIANTS' CAM SKATTEBO DELIGHTS FANS WITH BACKFLIP AFTER TOUCHDOWN VS CHIEFS According to ClutchSports, when speaking with NFL.com's Kevin Patra, Skattebo busted out the mental abacus with a math problem that would make even the nerds up at MIT scratch their heads in bewilderment. "I had 400 yards on 100 carries," Skattebo said, confidently. "When I play 17-plus games this year, it's going to be 300 carries for over 2,000 yards." Hey, look, I'm all for optimism, but I don't think the math works out too well on that one, Cam. Math was never my strong suit, but after crunching the numbers a little bit, if he expects to average the same amount of yards over 300 carries as he did with 100 carries, then he's looking at around 1,200 yards for a full season of work. Not a bad year for an NFL running back in today's era of heavy passing, as over 1,200 yards would have put Skattebo in the top 10 on the league's rushing yards leaderboard in 2025. But that's nowhere near the 2,000-yard projection Skattebo tossed out there, and how he arrived at that number is a question that only he and his brain can answer. Luckily, the Giants didn't draft Skattebo for his arithmetic prowess, and anyone surprised by this probably hasn't been paying attention. Here's hoping Skattebo's ankle heals fully and that he has a great 2026 season where he rushes somewhere between 400 and 2,000 yards. Oh, and don't ask him for any help on your algebra homework. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3d1aa200899a00ed4411 Senate G.O.P. Ready to Drop Ballroom Funds From ICE Bill te 2026-05-20T23:00:42.858Z Senate G.O.P. Ready to Drop Ballroom Funds From ICE Bill Several Republicans had balked at including the money in an immigration enforcement measure that the party plans to push through on a party-line vote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3d07a200899a00ed4408 Trump’s Coast Guard Address: ‘Good Looking Men’ and Deja Vu te 2026-05-20T23:00:23.404Z Trump’s Coast Guard Address: ‘Good Looking Men’ and Deja Vu President Trump’s commencement address was a mixture of jokes and praise for the seafaring life of the Coast Guard graduates. But there were detours into choppy waters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3aafa200899a00ed4378 How the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and Policy te 2026-05-20T22:50:23.051Z How the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and Policy The fund that could offer payouts to Trump allies who accuse the government of mistreatment is not only highly unusual but also appears to violate the administration’s own policies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e38dfa200899a00ed434a ASU baseball preps for Big 12 Tournament, sets sights on NCAA field te 2026-05-20T22:42:39.757Z ASU baseball preps for Big 12 Tournament, sets sights on NCAA field TEMPE – The college baseball regular season wrapped up on Saturday, leaving Arizona State little time to prepare before the first of its two postseason tournaments began. Fortunately for the Sun Devils, the first of those events is being played in their backyard.  Surprise Stadium will host the Big 12 Tournament, with ASU scheduled to play Cincinnati on Thursday. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the No. 21 Sun Devils will progress from there to an NCAA Tournament regional.  “I’ve been looking forward to being in a regional,” said second-team All-Big 12 selection Domonic Smaldio, who transferred from Cal. “It’s my third year in college and I haven’t been to a regional, so I’m really excited for that, and, you know, excited to win these next three games.” Senior right-hander Kole Klecker will start the first game of the Big 12 Tournament, a decision that few would have expected given staff ace Cole Carlon’s season. A move like this is rarely made without a reason. After Carlon was pulled from his start in the second inning of ASU’s 5-3 loss to the Houston Cougars on Thursday, the Sun Devils’ medical staff examined his ailing shoulder and determined it was just fatigue. Even though coach Willie Bloomquist said it is not something to worry about, ASU is erring on the side of caution.  Despite the unexpected switch, the team is ready, both at the plate and on the mound. “You’re always kind of amped up for postseason baseball,” sophomore pitcher Taylor Penn said. “It’s almost like a better opening day. “ Cincinnati (37-19) is a scrappy team that led the Big-12 in one stat this season, stolen bases, and it led by a wide margin, 113 steals in 131 attempts. Six Bearcats players registered at least 10 stolen bases. Compare that to the Sun Devils, who stole 62 bases on 84 attempts and have just two players with at least 10. Arizona State sophomore outfielder Landon Hairston was named Big 12 Baseball Player of the Year on Tuesday. He leads the conference with a .421 batting average, a .911 slugging percentage, a 1.437 OPS, and he tied the Sun Devils’ single-season home run record with 27. (Photo by Nickolas Montei/Cronkite News) ASU (36-18) achieved success by different means this season, and in some cases, it led to players earning honors in the Big 12. Those include Player of the Year honors for sophomore outfielder Landon Hairston, who tied the program record for home runs on Saturday with his 27th. Hairston, Carlon and infielder Nu’u Contrades all earned first-team nods, while Smaldino was named to the second team. With the regular season behind them, coach Willie Bloomquist is shifting the Sun Devils’ focus toward the postseason. “The individual accolades are great,” Bloomquist said following ASU’s final practice at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Tuesday. “But right now we’re focused on what we have in front of us on Thursday and beyond.” That’s not to say that the players haven’t taken a moment to appreciate where they are and what they have accomplished. “It’s a really good conference with a lot of good players,” Carlon said of making the All-Big 12 first team. “Just being able to go out this season and show what I can do, and help my team win in any way possible, it’s a big honor to be able to be recognized” Each of these players is aware of the program’s historic success. ASU has the fourth-most national championships and the most players ever to play in Major League Baseball. The current Sun Devils hope to add to that list.  And with their counterpart, the ASU softball team, heading to an NCAA Super Regional, they know they have some big shoes to fill. At least they have one advantage, an 8 p.m. first pitch, which, as Hairston noted, “is better than 7:30 a.m. like last year.” The post ASU baseball preps for Big 12 Tournament, sets sights on NCAA field appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e38cba200899a00ed4334 Newborn baby delivered by emergency surgery after Buckeye shooting dies, police say te 2026-05-20T22:42:19.077Z Newborn baby delivered by emergency surgery after Buckeye shooting dies, police say The newborn baby was delivered after the shooting on May 14 and died just six days later. The child's mother, 17, continues to recover from her injuries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3898a200899a00ed4304 Fox News' Johnny 'Joey' Jones reenlists in United States Marine Corps te 2026-05-20T22:41:28.924Z Fox News' Johnny 'Joey' Jones reenlists in United States Marine Corps Fox News host Johnny "Joey" Jones reenlisted in the United States Marine Corps on Wednesday during a swearing-in ceremony at the Pentagon. "The last job I had in uniform — my job was to get better. It was to heal. It's a very selfish thing. My job was to heal. The Marine Corps paid me to get better, and then I retired. And there's nothing wrong with that, but it was unfinished business," Jones said at the ceremony. Jones, a formerly-retired staff sergeant, served eight years in the Marine Corps and was deployed twice, suffering a life-changing injury while deployed in Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician. The 2010 IED-related incident resulted in the loss of both of his legs and severe damage to his right forearm and both wrists. FOX NEWS' JOEY JONES HONORED WITH EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARD AT TENNESSEE PATRIOT AWARDS GALA "If there's an opportunity for me to serve, there's no reason why a no-legged 40-year-old staff sergeant should be able to put the uniform on, other than these men believed it. And the goal here is to open that door for anyone else that has something left to give," Jones told his military colleagues in the room. FOX NEWS DIGITAL TROUNCES BROADCAST NEWS BRANDS, ALONG WITH CNN, MS NOW, NY TIMES, IN KEY METRICS IN APRIL  Jones was joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who led the swearing-in ceremony at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. "I don't think there's a better spokesman for the Marine Corps, understanding what it's all about, what it means to serve, the brotherhood that exists then, than how Joey talks about it on television so that the American people understand it and connect to it in a visceral way," Hegseth said. "If you spend any time with them, which I know a lot of you have, you know it's in his bones. It's in his heart and soul, wearing that uniform." "When I first got word that he was interested in getting back in uniform, it actually didn't surprise me," Hegseth continued, calling Jones' reenlistment "an absolute no brainer." Jones will remain a co-host of "The Big Weekend Show" and continue to provide military analysis across all FOX News Media platforms. FOX NEWS TOUTED AT ANNUAL UPFRONT PRESENTATION TO ADVERTISERS: ‘WE’RE NOT JUST COMPETING, WE ARE DOMINATING’ Jones is the author of FOX News Books’ New York Times bestseller "Unbroken Bonds of Battle," which spotlights the service people who dedicated their lives to protecting the freedoms and people of the United States of America. He also authored the New York Times bestseller FOX News Books' "Behind the Badge: Answering the Call to Serve on America's Homefront," which details the stories of first responders and the drive behind their patriotic acts of heroism. He spends much of his time working on issues facing active duty and retired service members and created a fellowship on Capitol Hill with the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3885a200899a00ed42fb Truck driver sentenced after nearly $10M in cocaine found hidden inside Kim Kardashian SKIMS shipment te 2026-05-20T22:41:09.064Z Truck driver sentenced after nearly $10M in cocaine found hidden inside Kim Kardashian SKIMS shipment A truck driver in England was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison after authorities said they found nearly $10 million worth of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS clothing brand. Investigators said the SKIMS shipment itself was legitimate and that neither the exporter nor importer was accused of wrongdoing. Representatives for SKIMS and Kardashian did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment. Jakub Jan Konkel, 40, was sentenced Monday to 13 years and six months in prison following an investigation by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency, according to the agency. Border Force officers stopped Konkel on Sept. 5 at the Port of Harwich in Essex after he arrived on a ferry from the Hook of Holland in the Netherlands. ALABAMA OFFICER'S MINOR TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DISCOVERY OF COCAINE BEING TRAFFICKED BY ILLEGAL ALIENS Authorities said the truck was carrying 28 pallets of SKIMS clothing when officers discovered a concealed compartment built into the rear trailer doors. Investigators said the vehicle had been specially modified to hide the drugs inside the trailer. Inside the hidden compartment were 90 kilogram-sized packages of cocaine with an estimated street value of about $9.6 million, authorities said. Authorities said trafficking groups often hide narcotics inside legitimate commercial shipments to avoid detection. FORMER CBP OFFICER SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ROLE IN DRUG TRAFFICKING SCHEME AT SOUTHERN BORDER "Organized crime groups use corrupt drivers like Konkel to move Class A drugs often hidden on entirely legitimate loads such as this," NCA Operations Manager Paul Orchard said. Investigators also said Konkel’s vehicle records showed an unexplained 16-minute stop before reaching the port, where authorities allege the drugs were loaded into the truck, with only Konkel and the smuggling group aware of the operation. Konkel initially denied knowing about the cocaine, but later pleaded guilty to drug smuggling, admitting he agreed to transport the drugs in exchange for €4,500, or roughly $5,200, according to the NCA. Orchard said investigators seized "a significant amount of cocaine" and disrupted the criminal group behind the smuggling attempt. Border Force Assistant Director Jason Thorn said the seizure deprived criminal networks of millions in profits. "These drugs destroy lives and inflict misery on our communities," Thorn said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3871a200899a00ed42f2 Ella Langley’s behind-the-scenes ACM Awards video has fans 'crying all over again' after record-breaking night te 2026-05-20T22:40:49.504Z Ella Langley’s behind-the-scenes ACM Awards video has fans 'crying all over again' after record-breaking night Ella Langley gave her fans an inside look at her time at the Academy of Country Music Awards. In an Instagram reel shared on Wednesday, the 27-year-old country music superstar let fans in on how she spent her day at the ACM Awards, including clips of her arriving to the venue, getting her hair and makeup done and getting carried out to the car when the night was over. "Welcome to today," she says at the start of the video. She can be heard telling the camera later in the video that "this job is not something that you can kind of half a--. You just have to full force. Don't be afraid of embarrassing yourself." The video also showed her entourage's reaction to her award win and watching her accept the award on a TV backstage. While celebrating, her friends can be heard yelling at the TV for her to cry and "get vulnerable." COUNTRY MUSIC STAR ELLA LANGLEY JOINS SYDNEY SWEENEY AS AMERICAN EAGLE'S NEW 'DENIM DARLING' "Y'all I've never cried when I won an award," she told the camera, while getting ready. "For all of you who get upset when I don't cry, here's your chance!" Fans got a glimpse of Langley goofing off in the makeup chair after finding out her song, "Choosin' Texas," is "the perfect beats per minute for CPR," singing the song as she pretended to give someone CPR. "God I love you so much, your personality is everything 😍🙌," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "This is why I love you girl, you’re as real as they come." "As a nurse, I will definitely be singing Choosin' Texas next time I have to do CPR 🤠," a third fan wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Langley took home seven ACM Awards on Sunday, breaking the previous record of most awards won in a single year, which was set by Garth Brooks, Faith Hill and Chris Stapleton, who each took home six awards in one night at the show in 1991, 1999 and 2016. Advertisement  The singer won every award she was nominated for, including female artist of the year, song of the year, single of the year, artist-songwriter of the year, visual media of the year, for which she took home two awards, and music event of the year. She first gained attention when her song, "If You Have To" went viral on TikTok, which led to her getting signed with Columbia Records/Sony Music Nashville. She later gained further mainstream success when her song, "You Look Like You Love Me" from her 2024 debut album, "Hungover," went viral on TikTok. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Everyone told me that song was not going to work. They were all like, ‘What?’" she said on an episode of "This Past Weekend with Theo Von" in April about the hit 2024 song. "After we cut it, [the label] was like, ‘We really think you need to go back in and sing these verses.’ I was like, ‘I’m not singing it.’ And they were like, ‘You need to sing it.’" She went on to say that she "fought 'em really hard on it" and they told her it would "be the worst-performing song on the record." It went on to be her first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and won many awards at the CMA and ACM Awards. Her song, "Choosin' Texas" gained her even more mainstream popularity, spending 10 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 list, making her the first female country singer to top the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts at the same time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3854a200899a00ed42a7 Clouted wants to take the guesswork out of making short videos go viral te 2026-05-20T22:40:20.817Z Clouted wants to take the guesswork out of making short videos go viral The video clipping startup raised a $7 million seed round led by Slow Ventures. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e35fda200899a00ed421c xAI burned $6.4B last year. SpaceX’s IPO filing shows why the spending is far from over te 2026-05-20T22:30:21.389Z xAI burned $6.4B last year. SpaceX’s IPO filing shows why the spending is far from over SpaceX's IPO filing reveals xAI lost $6.4 billion in 2025 while planning a massive Grok expansion — offering the first public look at Elon Musk's AI financials and more details about his ambitions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e33eba200899a00ed41f6 Avondale man indicted for damaging ICE property in Surprise, officials say te 2026-05-20T22:21:31.765Z Avondale man indicted for damaging ICE property in Surprise, officials say If convicted, the 19-year-old faces between five and 20 years in federal prison. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e33bda200899a00ed41c3 New website puts Platner on notice by amplifying scandals: 'One red flag after another' te 2026-05-20T22:20:45.766Z New website puts Platner on notice by amplifying scandals: 'One red flag after another' A group aligned with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has launched a website compiling the "red flags" raised by her Democratic opponent, Graham Platner. On the site, Pine Tree Results, a fundraising committee, listed the various transgressions that have followed Graham Platner’s campaign as he looks to unseat Collins and flip a key Republican-held Senate seat. "Over 20 years of a grown man revealing his true character with one red flag after another," the website states. "He's radical. Dangerous. Too extreme for Maine." Drawing from social media, Reddit and reporting, the website offers viewers a graveyard full of Platner’s most controversial moments and issues, hoping to keep them in public view as the campaign enters its final six months. LEFT-WING DEM SENATE HOPEFUL CHEERED ON ANTIFA VIOLENCE IN UNEARTHED RANT: ‘KILL A MOTHERF---ER’ In particular, it lists seven key "flags": the way Platner has talked about rape victims, a Nazi tattoo Platner had removed, comments where he called police "bastards," derogatory remarks about Maine residents, alleged sympathy for terrorists, comments about communism, and "bigoted" thoughts about minorities. Platner’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Pine Tree Results, founded in January of last year, according to FEC records, has amassed a mostly untapped $12.7 million war chest. Despite the series of scandals highlighted by Pine Tree Results, Democrats are counting on Platner to carry the party banner in a state that they believe is ripe for a Senate win. MAINE GOV JANET MILLS DROPS OUT OF DEMOCRATIC RACE FOR SENATE, SIGNALING SHE STRUGGLED TO RAISE ENOUGH MONEY He became the de facto party nominee earlier this year when former Maine governor Janet Mills, 78, announced she would suspend her campaign after it became clear Platner had more momentum. Collins, a political moderate, has found success in the historically Democratic Pine Tree State as a Republican. She last won reelection in 2020 in a 51% to 42.4% victory over Democratic challenger Sara Gideon, a Maine state legislator. Democrats are hoping Platner’s pitch as a political outsider will convince voters to ditch the five-term incumbent. Platner has framed the PAC’s attacks as proof that his campaign has enough momentum to draw scrutiny. SCHUMER’S ‘NUMBER ONE TARGET’ SAYS VOTERS WILL SEE HER DEMOCRAT SENATE CHALLENGER AS TOO EXTREME "A Republican super PAC called ‘Pine Tree Results,’ funded by twelve billionaires, just bought $2 million worth of attack ads against our campaign. It’s all out-of-state money. Not a single dollar coming from Maine," Platner said in a post to Instagram last month. If they clear their respective primary elections next month, Collins and Platner will face off in the state’s general elections on Nov. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e33a6a200899a00ed418c Thomas Massie, a Trump Critic, Causes Latest Midterm Fight Over Israel te 2026-05-20T22:20:22.859Z Thomas Massie, a Trump Critic, Causes Latest Midterm Fight Over Israel In primary races across the country, debates over Israel are taking center stage, dividing Democrats and Republicans alike. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e321ca200899a00ed415c Rocky Point Guide: What you need to travel to 'Arizona’s beach' te 2026-05-20T22:13:48.106Z Rocky Point Guide: What you need to travel to 'Arizona’s beach' If you’re planning to head to Puerto Peñasco, "Arizona’s beach," for the first time, here is a guide before you head to the city in Sonora. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e31f2a200899a00ed4149 Attorney General Mayes oversees execution of LeRoy McGill te 2026-05-20T22:13:06.001Z Attorney General Mayes oversees execution of LeRoy McGill Key Points:  LeRoy McGill executed by the state for 2002 murder of Charles Perez  Friend of McGill detailed his childhood, priest prayed over execution  Attorney general stands behind death penalty, citing cruel murder LeRoy McGill (Courtesy of the Arizona Department of Corrections) When the curtains parted, LeRoy McGill craned his head to the side.  He smiled at the cadre of law enforcement officers and officials flanking the right side of the room, nodded and said hello. His eyes wandered across the stands, tracing over the two media witnesses cradling legal pads and his two defense attorneys sharing a box of tissues.  His gaze then landed on a man named Bubba. He nodded and Bubba raised his fist.  He kept it still in the air as the white-gloved medical team felt for veins, tied blue rubber tourniquets, pierced needles and taped each down. The IV tubes crossed the tattooed celtic knots intersecting McGill’s wrists and the crook of his arm.  In his last words, McGill thanked everyone for being “accommodating and nice.” He said, “I’m going home.”  A priest entered, donning a white robe with embroidered silver crosses and a purple stole. He read McGill’s last rites, placing his hand on his head.  Bubba still had his fist up as a blue gloved hand, shown only on a television screen, plunged saline, and then pentobarbital. McGill closed his eyes and let out a few snores.  The priest continued to pray, tempering his voice to a whisper imperceptible by the loudspeaker.  When McGill went still and silent, the priest stopped speaking. Bubba put his arm down. A medical staff member took his pulse, and at 10:26 a.m., the deputy director of the Department of Corrections announced he was dead. Grover “Bubba” Ridgeway and McGill saw each other in person for the first time in the execution chamber. Bubba raised his fist to let McGill know his family was thinking of him. The two had connected over the phone sometime after their worst days were behind them, tied together by time spent at Boysville, a children’s shelter in San Antonio.  According to Bubba, physical and sexual abuse was rampant. And according to the court record, McGill did not make it out unscathed.  By the time McGill set two people on fire in 2002, leaving one dead and another severely burned over three quarters of her body, substance abuse had been a fact of life, tracing back to his time at Boysville.  Ten years later, addiction’s orbit would lead to his first arrest and probation for the illegal use of a credit card. The next year he robbed two fast food restaurants, pled guilty to two counts of armed robbery and was sentenced to 10 years and six months in state prison.  He got out three years early and was paroled in 1993. He worked at a company making PVC pipe. He lived with his mother. He attended court-mandated treatment programs. In 1995, he moved out of his mother’s house and into an apartment neighboring his brother, Kean, and his girlfriend Angela. Angela’s brother Robert moved in with McGill for a time and put him in touch with his girlfriend’s cellmate, Jonna “Angel” Hardesty. Hardesty and McGill corresponded in writing over the course of her incarceration and met in person only after her release. She moved in with McGill in January 1996.  The two started regularly using methamphetamine.  Then, over the course of a few weeks in April 2002, McGill lost his job, and then his apartment, leaving himself and Hardesty homeless. The two lived out of a car and drifted into a one bedroom apartment rented by Jack Yates.  Yates allowed McGill and Hardesty into the fold. The two joined Charles Perez, Nova Banta, Edwin and Kimberly Keith, their two young daughters, and occasionally, Hardesty’s brother Jeffrey Uhl, crashing alongside them in the living room.  The apartment was “busy,” and methamphetamine and marijuana use was standard.  Weeks into McGill and Hardesty’s stay, Yates’ shotgun went missing.  Banta and Perez pointed to Hardesty and McGill, and Yates kicked the two out of the apartment. McGill and Hardesty then went to stay with a friend who lived a short walk away.  On the night of July 12, McGill was high. And at around 3:30 a.m., he set off for Yates’ apartment. He met Uhl and Keith outside. He told Keith to get his wife and kids out of the apartment, leaving Yates, Perez and Banta inside.  Uhl let McGill in. Perez and Banta sat next to each other on a couch.  According to Banta, McGill walked in, said they should not talk behind people’s backs, doused the two in gasoline, and lit and threw a match, engulfing her and Perez in flames.  The two ran out of the apartment in a rush of flames as the fire spread, eventually engulfing the complex.  Yates, Uhl and a neighbor in an adjoining unit got out alive. Banta survived with third-degree burns to three quarters of her body. Perez died at the hospital, with 80% of his body burned.  McGill was indicted on March 11, 2003, for first degree murder. And shortly after, the state sent notice that it planned to seek the death penalty, finding McGill had a previous conviction, that his presence created a grave risk of death to others and that he had committed the murder in an especially heinous, cruel or depraved manner.  Banta told police at the hospital that it was McGill who had set her on fire, and she later identified McGill in court as a witness for the prosecution.  In November 2004, a jury returned a death sentence.  McGill sought appeals in state and federal court, lodging one last attempt at life in prison after the Arizona Supreme Court issued a warrant for his execution, claiming deficiencies in his trial attorney, false statements to the jury on his eligibility for parole and incorrect or tainted testimony from witnesses.  A judge found all of McGill’s claims were “untimely, precluded, or both.”  He declined to appeal. His execution date stayed static, and, on May 20, the state carried out his death sentence by lethal injection.   In a press conference, Mayes acknowledged her statutory role as the individual responsible for selecting which inmates are subject to the death penalty and said her office had developed a “thoughtful and well reasoned methodology” in making the decisions.  “We look at factors like cruelty. We look at factors like whether children were murdered. We look at factors like whether police officers were murdered in the line of duty by these individuals, we look at the heinousness of the crime,” Mayes said.  The first execution under Mayes came about after death row inmate Aaron Gunches moved for his own death. Her office then chose Richard Djerf, a man convicted of the murder of four members of the Luna family, Albert, 47, Patricia, 42, Rochelle, 18, and Damien, 5.  As for McGill, Mayes pointed to the details of the murder.  “Look, this particular individual killed a person using Styrofoam and gasoline,” Mayes said. “And that’s obviously extremely heinous, so that’s why I made this selection.”  The styrofoam allegation has been repeated in briefings throughout the legal process as an aggravating factor, with McGill making the first mention in an interview with a detective after his arrest.  He claimed someone else had combined styrofoam and gasoline, which turned into a gel and made the fire “harder to put out.”  The detail was disputed throughout McGill’s post-conviction relief proceedings as he claimed his trial attorney failed to call an arson witness or cross examine the state’s experts. One of the state’s witnesses at the trial found no indication of styrofoam in the tests he ran but noted he did not specifically test the composition of the victims’ clothing. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found the state’s presentation of evidence on the issue “inconsistent at best.” But in any case, the state maintains that setting two people on fire met the cruel, depraved and heinous standard of a death sentence. In the aftermath of the third execution, Mayes continued a familiar refrain to abide by the state’s death penalty statute.  “As Arizona voters have affirmed and Arizona courts have reinforced, the death penalty is the law of the land in Arizona,” Mayes said. “As Arizona’s top law enforcement official it is my duty to enforce the law of our state. Today that duty has been carried out.”  Banta, family and friends of Perez, and any other involved victims stayed out of legal proceedings and the execution.  “My thoughts today are with the family and the loved ones of Charles Perez as well as with Nova Banta,” Mayes said.  The post Attorney General Mayes oversees execution of LeRoy McGill first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e31dda200899a00ed413a Trump won’t rule out troops at the polls as fight over election control intensifies before midterms te 2026-05-20T22:12:45.536Z Trump won’t rule out troops at the polls as fight over election control intensifies before midterms President Donald Trump, seen on April 1, 2026, wants lawmakers to attach the SAVE America Act to unrelated housing and surveillance legislation after it stalled in the U.S. Senate. (Photo by Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images) President Donald Trump is again demanding Congress pass a sweeping set of voting restrictions and refuses to rule out sending troops to the polls, as Democrats and voting rights groups assemble a sprawling effort to guard against federal election interference. The fight over election security is intensifying in Washington, D.C., as the White House and its allies seek to rewrite rules around voter registration and mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections. The stakes of the contests are massive — control of Congress and the future of Trump’s legislative agenda. Trump wants lawmakers to attach the SAVE America Act to unrelated housing and surveillance legislation after it stalled in the U.S. Senate. The SAVE bill would require individuals to show documents, such as a passport or birth certificate, proving their citizenship to register to vote. It would also mandate voters show photo ID to cast a ballot. “Voter I.D., and Proof of Citizenship, must be approved, NOW,” Trump wrote Saturday on Truth Social, his social media platform. On Wednesday, he took to social media again to call for the firing of the Senate parliamentarian and suggested she’s an impediment to passage of the bill. “We need THE SAVE AMERICA ACT passed, and NOW,” Trump wrote. Democrats and voting rights advocates say the measure would cause chaos if passed this close to the election. They warn it would disenfranchise voters and create additional obstacles to voting for married women and others who have changed their names. Vote possible soon The Senate may hold another vote as early as this week on adding the SAVE America Act to a budget reconciliation bill. Senators rejected a prior effort to advance the legislation in a 48-50 vote in April, but  Sen. John Kennedy, a Louisiana Republican, has vowed to try again.  The SAVE America Act is popular among Republicans in the U.S. House, which passed the bill in February. But a handful of Senate Republicans have joined Democrats in opposing the proposal, which doesn’t have enough support to overcome a filibuster. “It is voter suppression with a suit and tie,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, said Tuesday in a speech at a progressive conference. Some House Republicans have kept up pressure on the Senate to act. During a House Administration Subcommittee on Elections hearing Wednesday, Rep. Mary Miller, an Illinois Republican, called for the passage of the bill multiple times. “American citizens deserve secure elections and to know that their votes are guaranteed,” Miller said. Thune blames Democrats Senators spent several weeks this spring debating the legislation before moving on to other business. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, on Monday said the chamber held a “robust debate” but indicated senators were unlikely to return to the legislation. Speaking about the bill in the past tense, Thune cast the measure as a political cudgel that Republicans would use against Democrats in November. “Democrats are on the record against all of it,” Thune said on the Senate floor. “And we’ll be sure the American people know that Democrats are blocking commonsense policies that have broad support from the American people.” Democrats, fearing that Trump may try to assert unilateral control over elections regardless of whether the legislation advances, have begun outlining how they plan to combat any attempted election takeover.  Schumer on Tuesday said Senate Democrats are launching an election protection task force. The group, which will include 11 senators and election experts, will be prepared to mount “lawsuit after lawsuit” throughout the election process. “Let me be very clear: local officials run elections. Voters decide elections. Donald Trump does not,” Schumer said. Troops at polling places In describing their concerns, Schumer and others point to Trump’s refusal earlier this month to close the door on deploying troops to polling places. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also recently dismissed the possibility as a “gotcha hypothetical” without actually ruling it out.  Federal law prohibits federal troops and agents at election sites in nearly all circumstances. “I’d do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections,” Trump told reporters when asked about sending troops of immigration agents to the polls. Trump’s critics also emphasize his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and his continuing portrayal of the contest as stolen. He has pardoned rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, disrupting Congress’ certification of the election.  On Monday, the Justice Department announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund to compensate Trump allies who say they were victims of past administrations. “This is pure fraud and highway robbery,” Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, said in a statement. Executive orders Preparations for possible interference in the midterms come amid a series of steps by the Trump administration over the past year aimed at giving the White House greater authority over elections — though the U.S. Constitution says they are administered by the states. Trump signed an executive order last year that sought to mandate proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, but the measure was blocked in court. He signed another order in March restricting the sending of ballots through the mail; a federal judge is expected to rule soon on a request to halt its enforcement. Trump this week attacked Maryland officials over a mistake that caused voters to receive incorrect mail-in ballots for the state’s June primary. Maryland election officials have faulted a vendor for the error and are resending the ballots, but the president has called for a Justice Department investigation. “You want to have proof of citizenship, you want to have voter ID, you want to have all these things. But to me, maybe the worst of all is the mail-in ballots,” Trump told reporters on Monday. DOJ battles states For months, the Department of Justice has demanded states turn over sensitive personal data on voters, such as driver’s license numbers, partial Social Security numbers and dates of birth.  It has sued 30 states and the District of Columbia for the information, which it plans to run through a computer program called SAVE at the Department of Homeland Security to identify possible noncitizens. Federal judges have so far ruled against the Justice Department. Several voting rights groups have also sued to block the DOJ effort, alleging the Trump administration wants to build an illegal national voter database. Anthony Nel, a Texas resident and one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, said in a statement that his voter registration was canceled a month after SAVE wrongly identified him as a possible noncitizen. “The DOJ should not be building a national database out of our most sensitive, personal information when it can’t even get this right,” Nel said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e31c8a200899a00ed411e Show Tiffany Stratton some respect — a boob job doesn't mean the WWE champ is made of plastic te 2026-05-20T22:12:24.015Z Show Tiffany Stratton some respect — a boob job doesn't mean the WWE champ is made of plastic It's time to start showing Tiffany Stratton some respect. She's always been on top of the content side of wrestling while putting in the work in the ring, and now she's a WWE champion. Granted, she's in the secondary tier of the WWE title hierarchy with the Women's United States Championship belt, but a belt is a belt and not everyone gets their hands on one of those. Being a champion didn’t free Tiffany from speculation during a recent Twitch livestream that she's had a bunch of work done. She didn’t let the comment go without addressing this growing narrative about her. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE The 27-year-old is not made of plastic, thank you very much. She hasn’t had much work done at all. The WWE star responded to the comment by saying, "Guys, I just got my boobs done." That's far from having a bunch of work done. A boob job is nothing. Let's put a stop to the lies that she's made of plastic right now. Tiffany continued, "Got some lip filler. Got some Botox."  It's 2026, can you get a boob job without some lip filler and Botox? If I'm counting correctly, and this can go in your scorecard at home, we're up to only three cosmetic procedures. Again, that's nothing. "And that’s it. I’m not plastic from head to toe," the champ added. "It’s just the chest, the lips, and some Botox. Okay, let’s move on." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I agree completely. It's time to move on. She's holding steady at a measly three procedures, if you insist on labeling all of them as "procedures." Tiffany Stratton is a champion. She's on top of her content game. It's time to put "the bunch of work done" claims from all the haters out there to bed. They're not winning this one. Is it a slippery slope? Sure. It could easily go from three to six and, before you know it, she's plastic from head to toe. The haters would love nothing more than to see that happen. For that reason, I don’t think she lets it get away from her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e31b4a200899a00ed4115 Michigan Senate candidate deleted Thanksgiving tweet calling for Indigenous reparations: report te 2026-05-20T22:12:04.169Z Michigan Senate candidate deleted Thanksgiving tweet calling for Indigenous reparations: report Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed appeared to have deleted a tweet calling for reparations for Indigenous people on Thanksgiving, according to a report by the Washington Free Beacon. "Just a reminder this #Thanksgiving. This country was built on the systematic annihilation of Indigenous Peoples, whose ancestors suffer some of the highest rates of homelessness, joblessness, and mortality today," El-Sayed wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Thanksgiving in 2019. "We owe so much more than ‘thanks.’ Time for Reparations." In a follow-up tweet, El-Sayed clarified that he meant "descendants" instead of ancestors. FAR-LEFT HOUSE DEM PUSHES LAND REPARATIONS FOR DESCENDANTS OF AMERICAN SLAVES Fox News Digital reached out to the El-Sayed campaign for comment. Though El-Sayed has not frequently discussed the idea of reparations, video footage from the Michigan-based outlet The Gander featured El-Sayed discussing the importance of reparations for Black and Indigenous people. "I believe we owe it to engage in reparations...There are so many ways in which we need to have a conversation about reparations. We need to invest in reparations. We need reparations in this country," El-Sayed said in a video posted on May 12. MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC SENATE CANDIDATE CLAIMS ISRAEL 'JUST AS EVIL' AS HAMAS El-Sayed was also accused of deleting several "defund the police" posts in November. "Most major US cities spend WAY TOO MUCH on police departments to police poverty & WAY TOO LITTLE on public schools, health departments, recreation departments, & housing to eliminate poverty," El-Sayed wrote in a June 2020 post, just several weeks after the death of George Floyd. "Fixing that is what the #Defund movement is about." In a separate post, he wrote, "The police have become standing armies we deploy against our own people." DEM SENATE CANDIDATE TAKES SWIPE AT JOE ROGAN AFTER REFUSING TO DISAVOW HASAN PIKER'S PAST COMMENTS El-Sayed's campaign has also been marked by several other controversies, such as campaigning with far-left, anti-Israel Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and suggesting political leaders do a better job understanding the motivations behind terrorists' actions. More recently, he has been accused of exaggerating his medical background as a "physician" despite records showing that he has never held a medical license. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e31a0a200899a00ed410c 'Dutton Ranch' star Cole Hauser reveals rattlesnake discovery that shut down production during Texas shoot te 2026-05-20T22:11:44.443Z 'Dutton Ranch' star Cole Hauser reveals rattlesnake discovery that shut down production during Texas shoot Filming in the rugged Texas terrain can have its flaws, at least according to "Dutton Ranch" star Cole Hauser. During a recent appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show," the 51-year-old actor — who was joined by co-star Kelly Reilly — opened up about the common safety concern that once shut down production early. "Eight months, 3,400 rattlesnakes in fact," Hauser told Clarkson, who brought up the startling rattlesnake population in Fort Worth, Texas. MICHELLE PFEIFFER AND KURT RUSSELL REVEALED IN FIRST IMAGES FROM 'YELLOWSTONE' SPINOFF 'THE MADISON' "Weren't you filming down somewhere I know there was like a [rattlesnake] den," Reilly asked Hauser. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "That particular location we were at, we actually were going to go from there at night and got turned away. Christina [director/cinematographer] found like, I don't know, 40 or 50 rattlesnakes." This isn't the first time a cast member from Taylor Sheridan's productions has dealt with harsh filming conditions. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS During an appearance on the LA Times podcast, "In Conversation: The Madison," Michelle Pfeiffer — who stars as Stacy Clyburn in Sheridan's latest Paramount+ TV show — opened up about working around the brutal filming conditions in Montana and Texas. "You may as well be in a tent because, you know, there is no bathroom," Pfeiffer said of filming scenes in the open terrain. "Even the outhouse is not real. So there's no AC, there's no plumbing, there isn't anything. But it is breakthtakingly glorious." "It took a while [to get used to] because they built that cabin. It was all a little bit rushed for everyone and so there weren't certain accommodations set up," she later said. "We didn't really have trailers there because they were shooting 360 [degrees]. So, they couldn't have a bunch of trailers around." "There was really no place for us to sit," she continued. "There was no bathroom nearby. There was no food. And in the winter, it was cold. It was like, 'Could we have a heater?' And in the summer, it was like, 'Could I get an umbrella because the sun's really intense?' It took us about halfway through to figure all of that out." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e318ca200899a00ed4103 Fox News Poll: As economic pain deepens, disapproval of Trump hits new high te 2026-05-20T22:11:24.566Z Fox News Poll: As economic pain deepens, disapproval of Trump hits new high Voters are increasingly pessimistic about the economy and President Trump’s handling of key issues, while a majority opposes continued U.S. military involvement in Iran even as most believe the U.S. is winning the war. That’s according to a new Fox News national survey. Affordability continues to dominate the political landscape. Fifty-eight percent flag the cost of living as their top economic worry, up from 50% in February. This eclipses other issues, such as government spending (16%), jobs (8%) and tariffs (8%). FOX NEWS POLL: VOTERS SEE AI AS A RISK TO PRIVACY AND PAYCHECKS More than three-quarters also say the economy is in bad shape (77%), worse than last month (73%) and a year ago (71%). Only 23% rate it positively, the lowest in more than a year.  The pessimism is personal too. A slim majority of voters (51%) say their family’s finances are worse now than two years ago. Before the 2022 midterm elections, 44% said the same.  FOX NEWS POLL: 56% DOUBT WHITE HOUSE’S COMPETENCE AT MANAGING GOVERNMENT All that helps explain the deterioration in Trump’s ratings on the economy.  A year ago, 56% of voters disapproved and last month it was 66%; now, it’s 71%.  The increase since April comes from a 7-point rise in disapproval among Republicans.  Notably, approval of Trump on the economy among non-MAGA Republicans (36%) is more in line with independents (18%) than with MAGA Republicans (74%).  The president’s overall approval on handling the economy stands at just 29%, down from 34% in April.  Trump gets his lowest ratings on inflation, where only 24% approve — down from 35% in January. Inflation marks a rare issue where a slim majority of Republicans (51%) disapprove of Trump. It reaches 85% among independents and 96% among Democrats. His job numbers are also net negative on foreign policy (38-62%). Until this month, border security was the one issue where Trump received a positive rating. Now voters are split (49-51%) on his border security performance, pushing his ratings underwater for the first time this term. That shift comes even as 45% of voters say border security is better today than two years ago, while 29% say it’s worse. Approval of Trump’s overall job performance is 39%, down 3 points since last month and 10 points since his second term started — and only 1 point above his lowest in October 2017.  A record 61% disapprove of the job he’s doing, including 48% who strongly disapprove.  Since April, approval has declined among some of his key constituencies, such as rural Whites (-6 points), White men without a degree (-5), and Republicans (-3).  Trump approval is at all-time lows among Republicans (80%), non-MAGA Republicans (54%), Whites (43%) and rural voters (43%). "Despite consistently strong GOP support, the president’s numbers are leaking a bit," says Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who conducts the Fox News Poll with Democrat Chris Anderson. "Make no mistake; it’s all about affordability. Independents jumped ship in 2025, and now non-MAGA Republicans and other core constituencies are wavering." Plus, in the long run, more voters think Trump’s policies will hurt the country (57%) than help it (34%). The share saying "hurt" is up 6 points since last April. Fully 88% of MAGA Republicans say his policies will help, while only 43% of non-MAGA Republicans agree. Meanwhile, gas prices are squeezing voter budgets: 86% call rising prices a problem, including 51% who label them a "major" problem. Concern is nearly universal for the broader economy, where 96% see gas prices as a problem and 75% call it "major." When assigning blame for gas prices, voters aimed heavily at domestic factors, with about 8 in 10 pointing to Trump’s policies, domestic oil companies, and government regulations. However, they overwhelmingly view the Iran war as the primary driver, with 91% saying it is responsible. Iran Two-thirds think the U.S. is winning the war in Iran, yet opposition to U.S. military action increased to 60%, up from 55% last month.  Half think the war will last a year (18%) or more (33%), unchanged since March, while 6 in 10 favor a limited timeframe for U.S. involvement in Iran, including 3 in 10 war supporters and 4 in 10 Republicans.  Almost all Republicans (89%) and two-thirds of independents believe the U.S. is winning the war, while more than half of Democrats say Iran is winning (56%). Generationally, voters under age 30 are the most likely to believe the U.S. is winning (79%), yet they are also some of the most opposed to the war (67%). Among voters who have served in the military, 55% support the U.S. action against Iran and 72% believe the U.S. is winning the war. Last summer, voter concern about Iran getting a nuclear bomb was at a record high 78%.  Today, it’s at a record low 56%, down from 66% in March.  Concern since March is down among Democrats (-13 points), independents (-11), and Republicans (-6). Poll-pourri While 45% approve of Trump’s handling of the U.S.-China summit, a 54% majority disapproves. That matches views of the negotiation's outcome: 52% believe Chinese President Xi Jinping got more of what he wanted compared to 46% for Trump.  More than a quarter of Republicans (27%) join majorities of Democrats (75%) and independents (56%) in thinking Xi won the summit, as do nearly a quarter of those who otherwise approve of Trump’s handling of the trip (24%).  CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE Conducted May 15-18, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,002 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (109) and cellphones (635) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (258). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data. Fox News’ Victoria Balara contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3178a200899a00ed40fa Fox News Poll: 30% think recent Trump assassination attempt was staged te 2026-05-20T22:11:04.657Z Fox News Poll: 30% think recent Trump assassination attempt was staged Three in 10 voters believe the recent assassination attempt against President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was staged, according to a Fox News national survey.  Thirty percent say the shooting was fabricated, including 13% of voters who think it was "definitely" staged. That said, a narrow 52% majority believes the attack was real, with nearly one-third saying it "definitely" happened (31%).  One in five is unsure whether it was real or fake (18%).  FOX NEWS POLL: VOTERS SEE AI AS A RISK TO PRIVACY AND PAYCHECKS The alleged gunman behind the April 25 attack, Cole Tomas Allen, has pleaded not guilty to the four felony charges filed against him by the Justice Department. The incident marked the third attempt on Trump’s life, following two separate assassination attempts in 2024. Public attitudes surrounding the attack suggest the erosion of a shared reality may have reached a critical tipping point.  Most notably, the partisan divide on the attack’s authenticity is stark.  The survey finds almost half of Democrats (49%) and voters who backed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in 2024 (48%) believe the shooting was staged, while just 10% of Republicans say the same. Meanwhile, 79% of Republicans believe the event was real, as do 77% of 2024 Trump voters.  That number climbs to 87% among Republicans who identify as MAGA supporters.  By comparison, just 31% of Democrats agree the attack was real. Views among independents are mixed: 41% say it was real and 34% believe it was staged. Uncertainty about whether the incident was real or not is highest among independents, with one quarter unsure (25%), followed by 2 in 10 Democrats (21%), and 1 in 10 Republicans (11%). FOX NEWS POLL: 56% DOUBT WHITE HOUSE’S COMPETENCE AT MANAGING GOVERNMENT Republicans under age 45 are more than five times as likely as older Republicans to think the shooting was staged (22% vs. 4%).  Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who conducts Fox News polls with Democrat Chris Anderson, stresses that the assassination attempt was undoubtedly real, warning that a growing denial of facts threatens the political process. "When partisan polarization and political cynicism prevent us from agreeing on a common and obvious set of facts, it undercuts our ability to diagnose problems and develop policy solutions," Shaw says. "This is especially troubling given that younger voters are among the most cynical about our politics and institutions." "These findings show what happens when public skepticism becomes embedded in the political culture," adds Anderson. "When people are told that every major event could be manipulated or manufactured, disbelief itself becomes the default reaction." Voters under age 35 are nearly twice as likely as those ages 65 and over to think the shooting was fabricated (38% vs. 20%), as seniors are among those most likely to say it was real (65%). There’s also a gender gap, as more women (35%) than men (25%) consider it staged.  More than 6 in 10 White evangelical Christians believe the shooting happened, while 2 in 10 don’t. CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE Conducted May 15-18, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,002 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (109) and cellphones (635) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (258). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data. Fox News’ Victoria Balara contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e3165a200899a00ed40f1 Caitlin Clark scratched from Indiana Fever lineup at the last minute because of injury te 2026-05-20T22:10:45.114Z Caitlin Clark scratched from Indiana Fever lineup at the last minute because of injury The Indiana Fever suffered a major blow ahead of Wednesday night’s game when superstar guard Caitlin Clark was ruled out against the Portland Fire because of a back injury. The 24-year-old All-Star was not listed on the team's official injury report the day before. However, following the Fever’s pregame walkthrough on Wednesday afternoon, team officials made the last-minute decision to scratch her from the lineup. While initial reports indicated the move was mostly precautionary to protect her health, the sudden benching sparked concern across the league. This is Clark's first missed game of the current season. CAITLIN CLARK GIVES INSIDE LOOK AT HOW SHE'S MANAGING NAGGING INJURY: 'NEVER BEEN THROUGH ANYTHING LIKE THIS' Unfortunately, health hurdles are nothing new for Clark. During her highly anticipated 2025 sophomore season, recurring soft-tissue injuries and physical wear and tear completely derailed her momentum. Clark only appeared in 13 games during that 2025 campaign, missing 27 regular-season games due to her extended time on the injury report. Fever head coach Stephanie White and the front office have consistently made it clear that protecting Clark’s long-term wellness is the franchise's top priority. The team will likely take things very slowly as they evaluate her back over the coming days before letting her return to the court. Indiana's next game is Friday against Golden State. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e314ca200899a00ed40a6 Nvidia posts another record quarter, reveals $43 billion of holdings in startups te 2026-05-20T22:10:20.744Z Nvidia posts another record quarter, reveals $43 billion of holdings in startups Nvidia announced another record revenue figure after market close on Wednesday, but forecasted that revenue growth would slow in the following quarter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e2f0fa200899a00ed4062 Arizona executes man who killed victim by dousing him in gasoline and setting him on fire in 2002 attack te 2026-05-20T22:00:47.715Z Arizona executes man who killed victim by dousing him in gasoline and setting him on fire in 2002 attack An Arizona man convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline on him and setting him on fire was executed Wednesday, marking the first of three executions scheduled this week in the U.S. The Associated Press reported that 53-year-old Leroy Dean McGill was pronounced dead at 10:26 a.m. PDT after receiving a lethal injection at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence. McGill was convicted of murdering James Perez in a 2002 attack at an apartment in north Phoenix. Prosecutors said McGill, who had been using methamphetamine and had gone days without sleep, doused Perez and Perez’s girlfriend, Nova Banta, with gasoline while they sat on a couch before igniting them. Banta survived the attack, but Perez later died from his injuries. ARIZONA MAN WHO ADMITTED TO CRUCIFYING PASTOR ASKS FOR DEATH PENALTY SO 'WE CAN MOVE ON WITH OUR LIVES' Witnesses said McGill appeared calm and did not resist during the execution. Before the procedure began, McGill looked toward witnesses, smiled and nodded, and at one point said, "I’m going home soon," according to The AP. After receiving pentobarbital, McGill began breathing heavily and made what witnesses described as a snoring sound. Nearly 21 minutes after the IV was inserted, he was pronounced dead. Arizona faced criticism in 2022 after execution officials struggled to insert IV lines during another inmate’s lethal injection, but witnesses said Wednesday’s procedure appeared to go smoothly. REPEAT OFFENDER IN ARIZONA GETS LIFE PLUS 10 YEARS FOR FATAL SHOOTING JUST 16 DAYS AFTER PRISON RELEASE "I didn’t see any issue at all finding a vein on either arm," Sean Rice, a media witness from Phoenix television station KPNX, said. Rice added that he noticed a slight twitch on the right side of McGill’s head roughly four minutes before the inmate was declared dead. "Today’s process went according to plan," Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry Deputy Director John Barcello said, adding that McGill’s final words were: "I just want to thank everyone for being so accommodating and nice." Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, whose office advocated for the execution to proceed, said she was thinking of the victims and their families following McGill’s death. MAN WHO SET BELOVED TEXAS GRANDMA ON FIRE EXECUTED 13 YEARS AFTER HER MURDER During the trial, Banta testified that McGill warned her and Perez not to "talk behind people’s backs" moments before the attack. Investigators said the pair ran from the apartment after being set on fire. Another resident used a blanket to extinguish the flames covering Banta, who suffered third-degree burns across most of her body. Prosecutors said Perez died at a hospital while suffering severe pain from his injuries. Banta later identified McGill in court as the attacker. SOUTH CAROLINA'S LONGEST-SERVING DEATH ROW INMATE DIES AFTER SPENDING 42 YEARS IN PRISON A jury took less than an hour to convict McGill in October 2004 of first-degree murder in Perez’s death. Jurors also found him guilty of attempted murder in the attack on Banta, as well as arson and endangerment charges tied to residents who escaped unharmed after the fire spread to a neighboring apartment. During sentencing, defense attorneys urged jurors to spare McGill’s life, citing childhood abuse, mental deficiencies and emotional immaturity. Jurors instead imposed the death penalty. Earlier this year, McGill’s attorneys sought to reopen the sentencing phase in an effort to stop the execution, but a lower court judge denied the request. The Arizona Supreme Court later declined to delay the execution. FLORIDA EXTENDS EXECUTION RECORD AFTER MAN CONVICTED OF TRIPLE MURDER DIES BY LETHAL INJECTION McGill declined an interview request from The Associated Press and waived his right to seek clemency. McGill’s execution marked the 12th carried out in the U.S. this year. Executions were also scheduled Thursday in Tennessee and Florida. Arizona last carried out executions in 2025, putting to death Richard Kenneth Djerf for the 1993 killings of four members of a Phoenix family and Aaron Gunches for the 2002 fatal shooting of his girlfriend’s former husband. The state resumed executions in 2022 after an almost eight-year pause caused by problems obtaining lethal injection drugs and scrutiny surrounding the 2014 execution of Joseph Wood, who gasped and snorted repeatedly for roughly two hours after receiving 15 doses of a two-drug combination before dying. Arizona’s current execution protocol calls for administering two syringes of pentobarbital, a powerful sedative. Following McGill’s execution, 108 inmates remain on the state’s death row. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e2ef6a200899a00ed4017 Musk’s xAI is being sued over its data center generators. Now, it’s buying $2.8B more. te 2026-05-20T22:00:22.846Z Musk’s xAI is being sued over its data center generators. Now, it’s buying $2.8B more. Elon Muks's xAI said it will buy $2.8 billion worth of natural gas turbines over the next three years, according to SpaceX's IPO filing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e2cb5a200899a00ed3fcb Iowa State AD says he doesn't care if SEC, Big Ten leave other P4 Conferences behind: 'Let them break away' te 2026-05-20T21:50:45.886Z Iowa State AD says he doesn't care if SEC, Big Ten leave other P4 Conferences behind: 'Let them break away' The future of college football continues to be in flux, as schools and conferences wrestle with how to make more money. Conference realignment exploded because schools like USC and UCLA were falling well behind, financially, relative to peers in the Big Ten or SEC. College Football Playoff expansion continues to be a topic of discussion, led in part by those two conferences, as administrators believe there's more money to be made by adding more games and teams to the mix. But another point of discussion in college football is even larger and more structural: the point of the NCAA and current configuration. Some have speculated that the Power Four conferences should leave the NCAA entirely, form their own breakaway league that's organized differently than the existing format. Notable personalities like Kirk Herbstreit spoke about that earlier in 2026, saying that name, image and likeness (NIL) and other issues could be fixed if there's a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between conferences and players in a new entity. INSIDE THE FIGHT: NIL ARMS RACE FUELING NEW PUSH FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF EXPANSION "I think the Power Four needs to break away," he said in an interview with Front Office Sports. "Create their own world, create their own governing body. Allow the Group of Four to create their own world. Allow them to have their own playoff. Much like FCS and Division II and III. Just create a new level, which would be the Power Four. Let’s create a new governing body, let’s put a commissioner. If we need to unionize the players, to allow them to create a CBA to avoid the antitrust laws, make the rules, come to an agreement like the NFL does on both sides." Then there are proposals that the Big Ten and SEC, as the two most successful conferences, should set up their own arrangement. And one athletic director at a major Big 12 program, surprisingly, seems to think they should. "Let them break away. We should break away from them," said Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard to reporters this week, per Brett McMurphy. "Let them go, but they have to go in all their sports and see how fun it is to play baseball, softball and track when it’s just the 20 of you. That’s what I think we should do, but I’m one person & that’s probably a little more draconian. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "That’s how I feel about it. Like, let’s quit talking about it. Quit threatening. Go do it. But if you’re going to do it, you don’t get to just do it in football and then keep all your other sports with us. No, take them all. See how fun it is." Sounds like relations between the two dominant superconferences and the rest of the P4 are in a great spot. Pollard is right, directionally, in that the Big Ten and SEC "need" the other conferences. But it's also short sighted to act as though the Big 12 doesn't need them too. There's logic to all sides of the argument; the Big Ten and SEC provide the most value to college athletics, but there is value from Big 12 and ACC programs too. And with everyone grasping for a large slice of the pie, there's bound to be disagreement over how best to distribute money or make more of it. It would be stunning if the Big Ten and SEC broke away entirely. But it seems increasingly likely that Power Four does break away from the NCAA. It's only a matter of time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e2ca2a200899a00ed3fc2 Two suspected American communist insurgents killed in clash in the Philippines te 2026-05-20T21:50:26.003Z Two suspected American communist insurgents killed in clash in the Philippines Two Americans have died in the Philippines during a military engagement that the government said involved communist-linked groups. Lyle Prijoles, 40, and transgender woman Kai Dana-Rene Sorem, 26, were among the 19 people killed last month during a firefight between the Philippine Army and suspected members of a communist insurgency. The U.S.-born Filipino Americans are now at the center of a disputed encounter, with critics alleging the two were active combatants for the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), which has been designated a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. State Department. Human rights groups and the NPA, however, reportedly maintain that the pair were civilian activists who posed no military threat. According to the City Journal, the two Americans were first exposed to left-wing ideology through college-linked institutions that critics say helped pave the way to involvement with groups the Philippine government has long argued serve as fronts for the CPP. FAMILIAR PROTEST GROUPS MOBILIZE IMMEDIATELY AFTER ICE SHOOTING OF MINNESOTA PROTESTER "This brings to two (2) the number of U.S. citizens—Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem—who died in the same incident, a development that highlights the increasing involvement of individuals from outside the Philippines in local armed hostilities," the Philippines' National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said. "The presence of two American fatalities in a single encounter should prompt careful reflection on how involvement in certain activities or networks may lead to unintended exposure to dangerous environments." On April 19, Philippine troops engaged in an armed encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental, according to the NTF-ELCAC. The agency characterized the 19 dead as enemy combatants during an operation aimed at dismantling the decades-long communist insurgency in the Philippines. On the other hand, family members and human rights advocates reportedly described Prijoles and Sorem as dedicated civilian community activists. The NPA acknowledged that 10 of those killed were members of its armed revolutionary force, but claimed the remaining victims — including several activists such as Prijoles and Sorem — posed no military threat, the San Francisco Standard reported. INSIDE THE FAR LEFT 'BREEDING GROUND' UNIVERSITIES ALLEGED WHCD CALLED HOME FOR YEARS In 2012, Prijoles, a Filipino American born and raised in San Diego, California, was involved with Anakbayan, which translates to "Children of the Nation," a prominent left-wing youth and student organization founded in the Philippines in 1998. Anakbayan-USA operates across several major U.S. college campuses and has drawn scrutiny from critics over its opposition to U.S. involvement in the Philippines.  His activism reportedly began after attending San Francisco State University around 2004, when he joined the League of Filipino Students (LFS), a left-wing political alliance rooted in Marxist, Leninist and Maoist ideology, the City Journal said. After 2006, Prijoles reportedly made several trips to the Philippines organized by Bayan USA, another left-wing activist network. The Philippine government has alleged that both organizations function as fronts for the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). Prijoles also may have harbored animosity toward the Armed Forces of the Philippines after his friend — the father of his godchild and chairperson of the U.S. chapter of the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines — survived a 2019 assassination attempt that left him paralyzed, according to City Journal. Meanwhile, Kai Dana Sorem was a Filipino American from Seattle whose political development was initially shaped by a search for personal and cultural identity, according to advocacy group Malaya Movement. Her early political involvement reportedly included serving as a legislative page for the Washington State Democratic Party. Sorem later deepened her activism within left-wing Filipino diaspora organizations while attending the Central Washington University in 2020. She later launched the South Seattle chapter of Anakbayan, Malaya Movement said.   In 2025, Sorem reportedly traveled to the Philippines on a U.S.-based exposure trip, and by 2026, she had relocated to the country full-time to work as an organizer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e2a4aa200899a00ed3f3b Ex-WWE broadcaster Kayla Becker reveals moment when pro wrestling got her hooked te 2026-05-20T21:40:26.013Z Ex-WWE broadcaster Kayla Becker reveals moment when pro wrestling got her hooked Former WWE broadcaster Kayla Becker spent eight years with the company before departing to broaden her outlook on the sports spectrum in general. Becker recently partnered with BZZR as she continues her broadcasting career. Pro wrestling fans who tune into Becker’s sportscasts will certainly be reminded of the days she was behind the broadcast desk for pre-shows, backstage for interviews or even ring announcing. She explained how she was able to get the WWE gig in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. She said she was hosting a travel segment for a local station before someone from WWE reached out to her and asked whether she would be interested in announcing. "So, I knew someone who was working there and they knew who I was because I was an ‘Orlando personality.’ And they were like, ‘Hey, would you be interested in joining our announce team. And I never watched wrestling a day in my life. And I was like, I just don’t know that’s where my career is headed," she said. "And they sent me there one day to Full Sail (University) where they were doing some tapings and immediately I was just enthralled. PRO WRESTLING PODCASTER DWAYNE SWAYZE TALKS TEAMING WITH MVP FOR SHOW, PARTNERSHIP WITH BZZR "I was like this is the craziest, coolest world I’ve ever experienced, been a part of. All the wrestlers who were superstars, behind the scenes they were so cool, so knowledgeable, so exciting. So, literally, I was like, let’s do it. Maybe I’ll be here for a year or two. And fast forward, eight years, basically, kicking and screaming, I finally had to walk out of those doors. That was the coolest part of my career bar none." For someone who had never watched wrestling in their entire life, getting thrust into WWE was like being thrown into the deep end of a pool when you’ve never swam before. Becker was in for a treat. She recalled to Fox News Digital the moment that got her hooked. "I think the first pay-per-view I remember, maybe the first one that I attended, was the Royal Rumble," she said. "At the time, I think I was just attending. I worked there but I still wasn’t on the main roster yet. So, I kinda just got to be there as a fan and the excitement in the building of a Royal Rumble, if you never experienced it, there’s nothing like it. In that moment, I remember getting goosebumps and then I was like, wait, I work here. I’m a part of this world now. One day, I’ll get to announce, which I did. I was a part of many Royal Rumbles. I think that was probably one of the first moments I was like dang, this is kind of a cool place to be." Becker’s job was way different from the athletes that perform in the ring. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM She got a taste of doing in-ring announcing before becoming a backstage interviewer and hopping on pre-show broadcasts. She said she didn’t really enjoy her time as a ring announcer and felt like she performed better as a backstage interviewer. "I think my first gig I was an NXT backstage interviewer and I did ring announcing for house shows. So, we’d go around to the small armories around Florida and I’d ring announce," Becker told Fox News Digital. "And I never was a great ring announcer. Never really loved it. The fans, I’ve been gone for two years, they love to remind me on Twitter, that I wasn’t a good ring announcer. OK, pipe down guys. You try doing it. It’s not easy. But those days I think were some of the most stressful. Any ring announcer will tell you. You mentioned Alicia Taylor, we have Mike Rome, Samantha Irvin was there for a while, that is one of the most difficult jobs, I think, across the board. People underrate the ring announcers and the referees because that I think is so stressful, so on the fly. As a ring announcer, we don’t have cards. You have to memorize hometowns, weights, monikers, the cadence in which you say their names. I remember just like spending hours beforehand just kind of saying these things over and over to myself. And when you get in there, you’re live. I remember this one time, I was supposed to say, ‘The first one to incapacitate,’ I said, ‘decapitate.’ And you’re live and honestly, would also work. If you’re decapitated, you can’t continue wrestling. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "But then as a backstage interviewer, as an actual ‘journalist’ of the company, it was a lot different. I think a lot more creative went into it in my part. I got to talk to the superstars, talk to the writers, how to best put forth the stories they’re trying to tell on screen. I think I had a lot more fun in that role because I think … I had a lot more fun trying to tell the story versus screaming into a microphone." Becker credited John Cena’s mentorship with helping her become the best she could be in her position. "Listen, John Cena will be synonymous with wrestling and Hollywood for all of time," she said. "John Cena was one of the first mentor-type people I’ve ever experienced when I first started in WWE. I was ring announcing house shows and he was giving me advice on how to be better and it kinda went on throughout the years. He’s such a good mentor and example backstage." Now, Becker gets to be front and center in all sports with BZZR as the new social media platforms looks to unite sports fans from all fandoms into one spot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e2868a200899a00ed3eb1 New obesity treatment may help preserve muscle during weight loss te 2026-05-20T21:32:24.909Z New obesity treatment may help preserve muscle during weight loss During a recent episode of her podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow spoke with neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman about retatrutide, a new advancement in GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) therapies. In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have become a major focus in discussions around biohacking, longevity and wellness – but they’re not without a multitude of side effects. Huberman noted that while first-generation weight-loss drugs curbed users' appetites, they frequently plunged them into massive, rapid caloric deficits. 'NEXT OZEMPIC' AIMS TO DELIVER 30% WEIGHT LOSS WITH FEWER SIDE EFFECTS Without aggressive resistance training, a high percentage of that lost weight came directly from lean muscle. "People would lose a ton of weight, but they would also lose muscle mass," Huberman told Paltrow. That is where retatrutide comes in, he said. Unlike older single- or dual-action medications, retatrutide is a triple agonist. That means it activates the body's receptors for glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucagon – three hormones involved in regulating blood sugar, appetite and metabolism. WEIGHT-LOSS EXPERTS PREDICT 5 MAJOR TREATMENT CHANGES LIKELY TO EMERGE IN 2026 "Retatrutide is a more mild agonist of GLP-1," said Huberman. "It also increases glucagon and ... GIP. So, it hits three different pathways, each a bit more subtly." In clinical trials, retatrutide is administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection. Because of its balanced, multi-receptor approach, Huberman said the drug has a "lower side effect profile" while still allowing people to lose up to a third of their body weight "across a year or so." NEW OZEMPIC-ALTERNATIVE DIABETES PILL BURNS FAT WITHOUT MUSCLE LOSS, STUDY SUGGESTS Most importantly for fitness and longevity advocates, the doctor pointed out that retatrutide seems to have "some muscle sparing effect." Because the drug is still moving through official pipelines, a massive gray market of compounding pharmacies and online peptide suppliers has cropped up to meet the growing demand. Huberman issued a strict warning regarding these unregulated online sources, noting that these options "can say 99% purity, but that 1% means there could be some LPS," referring to lipopolysaccharides, a type of bacterial toxin. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "LPS will cause inflammation," he cautioned. "One injection isn't gonna do it, but multiple injections over time, I could see where that could become problematic." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Paltrow echoed the safety concerns, comparing the current "wild-west" peptide craze to the landscape of supplements in the 90s, "where there's really no third-party testing and it's kind of word of mouth." Both agreed that anyone exploring these therapies should avoid unverified online sources and prioritize working with a medical doctor. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Retatrutide is an investigational molecule that is legally available only to participants in Lilly’s clinical trials, according to the manufacturer's website. The company is currently "evaluating its safety and efficacy." The drug has not been reviewed or approved by any regulatory agency, and no one should consider taking anything claiming to be retatrutide outside of a Lilly-sponsored clinical trial, experts advise. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e2855a200899a00ed3ea8 Fernando Mendoza's Raiders debut may not happen until December, ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests te 2026-05-20T21:32:05.345Z Fernando Mendoza's Raiders debut may not happen until December, ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests Fernando Mendoza may be the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, but the Las Vegas Raiders don’t plan on having him under center in Week 1. At least, that’s the hope of new head coach Klint Kubiak, who said as much in March. "You’d love him to be able to learn behind somebody. That’s in a perfect world," Kubiak said at the time during the NFL Scouting Combine. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But when might Mendoza make his NFL debut? ESPN’s Adam Schefter believes it could come much later than fans expect, especially given the brutal stretch of games midway through the season. "I think they’re going to want Kirk Cousins to start the season," Schefter said on his podcast. "And if you’re going to want to turn to Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, at some point in time, I don’t know if you’re going to want to do it in November when you have to go play four road games." EX-NFL STAR CALLS FERNANDO MENDOZA 'THE MOST COMPLETE PLAYER' OF THE 2026 DRAFT The Raiders’ November schedule begins with the New York Jets on the road, followed by a trip to San Francisco to face the 49ers. Then, it’s a home game at Allegiant Stadium, but against the reigning Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks. Finally, the Raiders have their divisional bout with the Denver Broncos on the road before heading to Cleveland to face the Browns. "That’s not a great time to have to go to your rookie quarterback if you haven’t gone to him by then. So, we could be seeing Kirk Cousins up until about December 1," Schefter added. After the Browns game, the Raiders have their bye week before three straight home games against the Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans, respectively. They end the season on the road with the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17 and Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18. Mendoza, the national champion and Heisman Trophy winner for the Indiana Hoosiers this past collegiate season, will have a bright spotlight in Las Vegas considering his draft stock and how the franchise believes him to be their quarterback of the future. But the signing of Cousins, as well as Kubiak’s statement, points to there not necessarily being an open quarterback competition to begin training camp this summer. Of course, that could change. But Kubiak is hoping his ideal world, where Cousins starts and Mendoza learns and develops behind a tested veteran quarterback, is the direction now for the Raiders. Time will surely tell when Mendoza takes over under center, but perhaps Schefter is on to something when looking at the schedule and trying to pinpoint when that NFL debut will come for him. 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/6a0e2841a200899a00ed3e9f Former ESPN host Max Kellerman belittles James Harden's poor performance with comparison to Trump te 2026-05-20T21:31:45.872Z Former ESPN host Max Kellerman belittles James Harden's poor performance with comparison to Trump Former ESPN host Max Kellerman says the Cleveland Cavaliers made the same mistake trading for James Harden as Americans did in electing Donald Trump president. "Bringing in James Harden to win a championship is like electing Donald Trump to fix your country," Kellerman said Wednesday on his "Game Over" podcast. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The comparison came after the Cavaliers blew a 22-point fourth-quarter lead Tuesday night against the New York Knicks. Following the collapse, Knicks coach Mike Brown openly admitted to game-planning around Harden's porous defense. "There is no secret: We were attacking Harden," Brown told reporters after the game. "Sometimes you’ve got to do what the game dictates, and they were trying to do the same thing with Jalen (Brunson), so we said, ‘OK, we feel like we can play that game.’ We try not to play that game much, but we feel like we have a guy that we can play that game with in Jalen." DAN LE BATARD, WHO PREVIOUSLY AVOIDED DOUG EMHOFF ABUSE ALLEGATION, DECLARES JOURNALISM 'DEAD' Kellerman comparing Harden to Trump in this light is hardly surprising. During his time at ESPN, Kellerman was among the network’s most openly liberal commentators. In fact, one of the reasons Stephen A. Smith pushed to remove him from "First Take" was that Kellerman positioned himself even further to the left than even Smith on certain racial and political discussions. At one point, former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens even appeared on "First Take" and told Smith that "Max was blacker" than he was. Sources tell OutKick that Smith and Kellerman's relationship never recovered from this segment, despite Owens causing the rift. Kellerman’s disdain for Trump was also evident throughout the latter’s first term in office. In 2020, Kellerman argued on air that Trump voters in the South "seem to be susceptible to very low-quality information, easy to propagandize, and almost immune to facts." Now working independently through platforms like Spotify and Netflix, Kellerman has even more freedom to blend politics and sports commentary. Still, the Trump-Harden comparison feels forced. Whatever one thinks about Trump politically, he has won the presidency twice. Harden, meanwhile, has spent much of his postseason career falling short in the biggest moments. As Brown acknowledged Tuesday night, opposing teams view Harden’s defense as such a liability that they actively build game plans around targeting him. Harden and Kamala Harris, in terms of never winning the big one, might be a more accurate comparison. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e282ea200899a00ed3e96 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke was convinced she 'cheated death' after surviving two brain aneurysms te 2026-05-20T21:31:26.434Z 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke was convinced she 'cheated death' after surviving two brain aneurysms Emilia Clarke believed she had "cheated death" and was "meant to die" after the TV star survived two life-threatening brain aneurysms while filming HBO's blockbuster fantasy series. Clarke survived both aneurysms while filming "Game of Thrones," a health battle she kept largely private for years. The first aneurysm happened in 2011 right after filming for season one had wrapped. At 24 years old, Clarke collapsed at a gym in London. "I was just convinced that I had cheated death, and I was meant to die," Clarke, 39, said during an appearance on the "How to Fail with Elizabeth Day" podcast. "Every day, that's all I could think about." She explained what suffering the first aneurysm felt like: "The closest thing to describe it is imagine an elastic band just snapping around your brain. This insane pressure." 'THE JEFFERSONS' STAR MARLA GIBBS REVEALS SHE BEAT BRAIN ANEURYSM THAT 'MOST PEOPLE DO NOT SURVIVE' She remembered crawling to the bathroom to vomit. "In that moment, I knew I was being brain damaged," she recalled. Clarke spent her time recovering focused on how to convince the "Game of Thrones" creators that she would be better in time to film the show. "I was so ashamed that this thing had happened and that the people who had employed me might see me as weak or see me as something that could be broken," she added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Despite telling show runners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, Clarke kept the medical emergency private. "I just didn't want anyone to know," she said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She experienced a second brain hemorrhage after a scheduled surgery went awry two years later. Doctors had discovered another aneurysm during treatment for her first brain hemorrhage. "My parents were waiting for me, and the doctors would come down every half an hour and say, ‘We think she's going to die,’" Clarke said. Clarke explained she "shut down emotionally" after the second brain hemorrhage. "When you have a brain injury, you move around in the world differently," Clarke said. "You become very sensitive." The "Me Before You" star revealed she was missing parts of her brain in 2022 after both her brain injuries. "I am in the really, really, really small minority of people that can survive that… There's quite a bit missing!" Clarke explained during an appearance on "BBC One’s Sunday Morning," via The Hollywood Reporter. "Because strokes, basically, as soon as any part of your brain doesn't get blood for a second, it's gone. And so the blood finds a different route to get around but then whatever bit it's missing is therefore gone." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e2815a200899a00ed3e4d You don’t need to be an AI startup to raise. Lucra has $20M to prove it.  te 2026-05-20T21:31:01.579Z You don’t need to be an AI startup to raise. Lucra has $20M to prove it.  Slapping “AI” on your startup’s pitch deck is basically table stakes right now. When a founder raised $20 million from Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest for an eSports gamification loyalty startup without those two letters in the spotlight, it got us wondering how the conversation even started — especially w Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e2801a200899a00ed3e44 Sam Altman makes ‘mic drop’ offer to every Y Combinator startup te 2026-05-20T21:30:41.993Z Sam Altman makes ‘mic drop’ offer to every Y Combinator startup Altman offered to have OpenAI invest in every single startup in this Y Combinator class: tokens for equity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e27eea200899a00ed3e3b Anthropic will pay xAI $1.25 billion per month for compute te 2026-05-20T21:30:22.269Z Anthropic will pay xAI $1.25 billion per month for compute Elon Musk's xAI surprised the AI world when it made a deal to sell compute to Anthropic. Now we know how much it's worth. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e25c2a200899a00ed3de5 Combat sports promoter shuts down critics that Ronda Rousey's comeback fight was scripted te 2026-05-20T21:21:06.897Z Combat sports promoter shuts down critics that Ronda Rousey's comeback fight was scripted Ronda Rousey turned back the clock after being out of the Octagon for nearly a decade. Arguably the greatest women's mixed martial artist ever, Rousey fought Gina Carano on Saturday after not fighting since Dec. 30, 2016, and she looked like her vintage self. Rousey got Carano in an arm bar and earned a victory by submission just 17 seconds into the fight. It was the 13th victory of her career, and the 10th that came inside the first 70 seconds. All but one of Rousey's victories came in the first round. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM However, some critics say the event, run by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, was scripted. Paul is hardly a stranger to those allegations, but the ones regarding Rousey-Carano reached a new level for Paul's business partner, Nakisa Bidarian. "I think the Jake Paul allegations are more outlandish, honestly. With Ronda, it’s just a lack of knowledge from people who don't know who she is or what she does," Bidarian, who has dismissed similar allegations in the past, said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. IF THIS WAS RONDA ROUSEY’S FINAL FIGHT, FANS WITNESSED A LEGENDARY FAREWELL ON NETFLIX’S MVP CARD "If you think about it, why would anyone in our business fix a fight to last only 17 seconds? This was reality -- someone supremely prepared imposing her will." Simply put, Rousey came back and did "what she's done so many times." "Ronda holds record-setting ticket sales for female combat athletes, and it was amazing to see her perform at that level again after so many years. I’m disappointed for Gina because she put in a lot of work but didn't get to display her skills after falling into Ronda's trap," Bidarian added. And although the critics are out after MVP's first MMA fight, Bidarian said there is more to come. "MVP MMA will be back," Bidarian said. "We are working feverishly on the future. We believe we have a special 'fighter-first' brand, and there is clearly a demand for more, which we are going to deliver." 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/6a0e25afa200899a00ed3ddc Illegal alien sentenced to 50 years for producing child pornography involving own relatives: 'Monster' te 2026-05-20T21:20:47.049Z Illegal alien sentenced to 50 years for producing child pornography involving own relatives: 'Monster' FIRST ON FOX: An illegal alien living in California who used his underage niece with special needs and his nephew to produce child pornography was sentenced Monday to 50 years in prison. Angel Emilio Rodriguez-Marroquin, a Guatemalan citizen, initially pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that featured his own niece and nephew, both 8, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said. "This depraved illegal alien from Guatemala pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child pornography, which included footage of him assaulting his own nephew and niece with special needs," said Acting Assistant DHS Secretary Lauren Bis. "This monster would not have been in our country in the first place if it weren’t for the Biden Administration’s disastrous open borders that released him into our country." MEXICAN ILLEGAL ALIEN ALLEGEDLY USED ROBLOX CURRENCY TO SOLICIT EXPLICIT CONTENT FROM KIDS UNDER 10 Rodriguez-Marroquin was arrested on Nov. 22, 2025, by federal authorities on suspicion of production of child pornography and possession of child pornography. In addition to his conviction in the U.S., he is also the subject of a child exploitation investigation in Guatemala, which is being led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRUCKER ACCUSED IN FATAL CALIFORNIA CRASH RELEASED BY BIDEN ADMIN AFTER 2022 BORDER CROSSING Fox News Digital has reached out to his legal team. Rodriguez-Marroquin first illegally entered the U.S. in 2024 and was released by the Biden administration, DHS said. The Trump administration has blamed Biden immigration policies for the influx of illegal immigrants into the U.S., which led to a surge in crime. "In just the first months of 2026, the Trump Administration has arrested scores of depraved illegal alien killers, rapists, and violent sexual predators who were enabled, protected, and unleashed by the Radical Left’s open borders agenda — policies Democrats are desperate to restore," the White House said in an April 10 news release highlighting some of the worst offenders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e259ba200899a00ed3dd3 Murdaugh ‘egg juror’ fights to crack open jury tampering investigation with records in court clerk scandal te 2026-05-20T21:20:27.472Z Murdaugh ‘egg juror’ fights to crack open jury tampering investigation with records in court clerk scandal The woman dubbed the "Egg Juror" during Alex Murdaugh’s sensational double-murder trial is now demanding that South Carolina officials hand over sealed records tied to explosive allegations that a court official tampered with the jury. Myra Crosby, the juror booted from the high-profile 2023 murder trial before deliberations, filed a motion dated May 18 asking the South Carolina Supreme Court to lift protective orders shielding investigative files involving former Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca "Becky" Hill. "The public interest and the ends of justice are best served by transparency," the filing says. The filing argues there is no longer any reason to keep the records secret because prosecutors have admitted the jury-tampering probe is concluded. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS According to the motion, 11th Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard acknowledged during a plea hearing for Hill that investigators lacked enough evidence to charge her criminally with jury tampering. "I don’t know that I have enough based on what we have to even get an indictment," Hubbard said in a transcript, attached to the filing. "We cannot get a conviction because we cannot prove that case beyond a reasonable doubt." Murdaugh’s defense, including Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, later claimed Crosby’s dismissal was part of a broader effort by Hill to steer jurors toward a guilty verdict. Crosby became known nationally as the "Egg Juror" after testimony revealed she allegedly discussed the case outside court and made comments involving the cost of eggs. She was ultimately removed from the panel. Fox News Digital reached out to Murdaugh's attorneys and the South Carolina attorney general's office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e23baa200899a00ed3d63 ‘No more business as usual’: Protesters demand accountability after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act te 2026-05-20T21:12:26.895Z ‘No more business as usual’: Protesters demand accountability after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act A protester listened to U.S. Rep. Analilia Mejia, D-N.J., at a rally on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as the representative spoke against the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down part of the Voting Rights Act. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — About 100 rallygoers gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to hear from activists and members of Congress protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down federal protections for the voting power of minorities. The justices diluted a major part of the Voting Rights Act in their 6-3 decision on April 29 that declared Louisiana’s congressional map that created a second majority Black district an “unconstitutional racial gerrymander.” Kentravius Coleman, 27, of Alexandria, Louisiana, at a United for Democracy rally on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Video by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)  Speaking to the crowd Wednesday, Louisiana native and resident Kentravius Coleman said “we are not a powerless people.” “Black people in Louisiana may feel defeated because on a random Wednesday we learned we’d have less reflective representation,” said Coleman, 27, who works as an administrative coordinator at the progressive organization United for Democracy, which hosted the rally. “We need to demand accountability from all three branches of government. As the nation watches Louisiana, we need to focus on the aspect that there is no more business as usual,” Coleman, who lives in the state’s central city of Alexandria, added. State legislatures across the South quickly began work to draw new congressional districts following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais. U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., said voters are “angry.” “When you see respected, leading Black members of Congress who win, and have enjoyed the respect of their states, redistricted out of their office by political manipulation, that gets you mad,” Whitehouse said. U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., at a rallly on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Video by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) “Whatever they may gain in redistricting mischief, let’s make sure that they lose where they can’t redistrict, like in Senate races … and governor’s races,” he said. U.S. Rep. Analilia Mejia, D-N.J., at a United for Democracy rally on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) U.S. Rep. Analilia Mejia, D-N.J., said the country is at a “crossroads” and urged rallygoers to remember Civil Rights Movement leaders. “Let’s be good ancestors for those who will come later, who will say in a moment in which a despotic authoritarian and his cowardly lackeys attempted to revert to, frankly, pre-Civil War or Jim Crow-era level of politics, that we stood up and we stood strong and we said, ‘Oh hell no,’” said Mejia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e23a5a200899a00ed3d45 Hall of Famer Joe Mauer praises MLB for the ABS challenge system, says it's been good for the game te 2026-05-20T21:12:05.213Z Hall of Famer Joe Mauer praises MLB for the ABS challenge system, says it's been good for the game Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer is a fan of Major League Baseball’s ABS system. Mauer, 43, said the goal is to get every call right, and ABS has helped in that regard. "I actually really like it. I think the technology has gotten to a point where the challenges are pretty quick and resolved pretty quickly. And I think that's the goal for everybody is to get the call right. At the end of the day, I think it's been a good thing," Mauer told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The ABS system is one of the latest things Major League Baseball has introduced to help improve the game, and Mauer commended the league for it. "I think that's what Major League Baseball, and what we're trying to do, is keep trying to make the game better. I think this is one of those rules… that has helped that," Mauer said. Mauer, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024, was a catcher and a first baseman for the Twins. The St. Paul, Minnesota, native starred on both sides of the ball and certainly would have used the ABS system to his advantage. Mauer spent his entire 15-year career with the Twins and had a career .306 batting average with 143 home runs and 923 RBIs. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Upon his retirement in 2018, he began playing in the American Century Championship. Mauer will play in this year’s tournament, which takes place July 10-12 at Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe. The tournament has raised more than $8 million for regional and national charities. American Century Investments donates 40% of its profits to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and activates fundraising at the tournament to drive direct donations to Stowers each year. Mauer said his golf game isn’t in great shape at the moment, but that doesn’t matter when he attends the American Century Championship. "I think American Century does a great job of getting good people to come out there and be a part of the tournament and it's a lot of good golf too. They make you feel like you're on the tour for one week," Mauer said. The tournament will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. 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/6a0e2391a200899a00ed3d3c Influencer mom, lawyer dad accused of dark-web murder plot against boy-band baby daddy te 2026-05-20T21:11:45.618Z Influencer mom, lawyer dad accused of dark-web murder plot against boy-band baby daddy A California social media influencer, her attorney father and her ex-boyfriend are accused of trying to hire a hitman on the dark web to murder the father of her child in what prosecutors say was a yearslong custody battle that spiraled into a murder-for-hire conspiracy. Los Angeles County prosecutors announced charges this week against Gabriela Lauren Gonzalez, her father, Francisco Gonzalez, and her former boyfriend, Kai Faron Cordrey, accusing them of plotting to kill Jack Avery — a former member of the boy band "Why Don’t We" and the father of Gonzalez’s 7-year-old daughter. Prosecutors allege the scheme unfolded between 2020 and 2022 during an increasingly bitter custody dispute involving the couple’s daughter, Lavender. The complaint alleges Gonzalez and her father repeatedly portrayed Avery as "unfit, dangerous, or harmful" during family court proceedings. The criminal complaint further alleges Gonzalez and Francisco Gonzalez used accusations surrounding Avery’s parenting and frustrations with the family court process "to encourage or justify efforts to remove Jack Avery from Lavender A.’s life." TENNESSEE MOM TRIED TO HIRE HIT MAN TO KILL FORMER TV ANCHOR EX-HUSBAND, PUT HIM ‘UNDERGROUND’: DOCS Prosecutors allege Gonzalez enlisted Cordrey to help locate a hitman through the dark web, while Francisco Gonzalez, a Central Florida attorney, allegedly financed the operation. According to the filing, Gonzalez allegedly discussed wanting Avery dead between October 2020 and May 2021 and discussed hiring a hitman to kill him. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Prosecutors allege Gonzalez and Cordrey discussed using the dark web and Bitcoin to hire someone to kill Avery in Los Angeles and discussed "making the killing appear to be an accident." TEXAS INFLUENCER SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON FOR MURDER-FOR-HIRE PLOT Authorities claim Francisco Gonzalez sent Cordrey approximately $10,000 in April 2021 disguised as "web-development payments" to help locate and hire a killer. Prosecutors allege Cordrey later sought another $4,000 to continue the alleged murder-for-hire plot. The filing alleges Cordrey transferred thousands of dollars into a Gemini cryptocurrency account as part of the scheme. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER According to prosecutors, Cordrey later allegedly pushed for Avery to be killed "within two days" and allegedly told the purported hitman the killing "did not need to be accomplished in any special way." SUSPECT WITH LENGTHY RAP SHEET ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED PAM BONDI 'MURDER-FOR-HIRE' SCHEME: FBI Records reviewed by Fox News Digital allege Cordrey used the alias "LizardKing69" while operating a dark-web murder-for-hire account targeting Avery. Cordrey is accused of providing Avery’s address and other identifying information to the dark-web account. But the supposed assassin was actually an undercover FBI agent. In September 2021, prosecutors allege Cordrey spoke with the undercover agent posing as a hitman and discussed payment, proof of death and Avery as the intended target. BAHAMAS JUDGE REVOKES BAIL FOR AMERICAN BEAUTY QUEEN CHARGED IN EX-NFL HUSBAND'S MURDER PLOT The complaint further alleges Cordrey later told the undercover agent that Gonzalez wanted Avery killed, that he had helped arrange the plot and that "the father," allegedly referring to Francisco Gonzalez, "still wanted it done and could pay." "This is a case where the defendants are accused of going to great lengths to find someone to commit murder," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in a statement. "Most fathers raise their children to respect the law, but here we have a dad who allegedly helped his daughter and her boyfriend break the law in the most sinister way imaginable." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Investigative records cited by FOX 35 Orlando allege Francisco Gonzalez became "deeply involved" in the custody dispute, including by allegedly hiring a private investigator to surveil Avery in hopes of finding evidence of drinking, smoking or other behavior that could be used against him in court. SAVANNAH CHRISLEY BLAMES SPLIT FROM BOYFRIEND ON EX-WIFE WHO ALLEGEDLY TRIED TO HAVE HIM KILLED The outlet also reported investigators accused Gonzalez of threatening to have Avery arrested during visitation exchanges and attempting to involve a law enforcement contact in the dispute. GOT A TIP? TMZ reported that one witness allegedly recalled Francisco Gonzalez remarking that "it would be cheaper if Jack were dead." Gonzalez, who built a large social media following posting motherhood, travel and lifestyle content online, was arrested last week in Humboldt County, California, while allegedly preparing to board a flight, TMZ reported. FOLLOW US ON X Jail and arrest records reviewed by Fox News Digital show Gonzalez is being held without bail in Los Angeles County, while her father was arrested May 18 at his Lake Mary home on a California fugitive warrant tied to the alleged murder-for-hire plot. Records identify Gonzalez as a lawyer with Gonzalez Law Firm. During his first court appearance in Florida, Francisco Gonzalez’s attorney said he planned to waive extradition and return to California to face the charges, FOX 35 Orlando reported. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL All three defendants are charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder. Prosecutors recommended bail be set at $2 million for each defendant. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB The alleged plot left Avery fearing for his life, according to both court filings and prior public comments. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "I stayed in my house for a month straight. I didn’t leave. I was so scared looking out my window every night," Avery said during a September appearance on the "Zach Sang Show." Avery has since filed for a restraining order against Gonzalez and is seeking sole custody of their daughter, according to filings cited by TMZ. The filings allege Avery claimed Gonzalez "attempted to kill me by hiring a hit man." The investigation was initially launched by the FBI before being turned over to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Division. Authorities have not yet explained why arrests in the case came years after the alleged murder-for-hire plot allegedly unfolded. It was not immediately clear if any of the suspects had retained attorneys. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e237ea200899a00ed3d33 Three sisters found dead in ocean at popular tourist beach as police probe mysterious tragedy te 2026-05-20T21:11:26.041Z Three sisters found dead in ocean at popular tourist beach as police probe mysterious tragedy Three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea near Brighton beach last week have been formally identified as police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths and their grieving father shares an emotional tribute to his daughters. Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, all from the Uxbridge area of London, were found in the water near Black Rock car park early Wednesday morning, Sussex Police said. The tragedy has shocked communities in Brighton and London, with the sisters’ grieving father releasing an emotional tribute describing his daughters as "unique and precious." "Today, with a heart full of sorrow and love, I pay tribute to my beloved daughters — Jane, Christina, and Becky — whose lives ended so tragically far too soon," their father Joseph said in a statement. YOUNG AMERICAN TOURISTS' CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED AFTER THEY WERE FOUND 'MOTIONLESS' AT BEACH RESORT "No words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters in the prime of their lives. Jane, Christina, and Becky were more than daughters to me; they were my joy, my strength, and the beautiful light that filled our family with happiness and love," he added. Authorities say there is currently no evidence of criminality or third-party involvement, but detectives are continuing extensive inquiries to understand how the women came to be in the water. Specialist detectives are reviewing hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and tracing the women’s final movements between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. YOUNG AMERICAN TOURISTS FOUND DEAD AT CARIBBEAN BEACH RESORT; AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING Police urged anyone who saw the sisters near Madeira Drive between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 5:30 a.m. Wednesday to come forward. Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said investigators would "leave no stone unturned" as authorities work to determine what led to the deaths of the three sisters. "I know this incident has had a profound impact on the local community in Brighton, and across the country, and I’d like to reassure the public we will leave no stone unturned in our investigation to understand exactly what led to the tragic events of that Wednesday morning," Hays said in a statement. FAMILIES OF 3 MASSACHUSETTS WOMEN WHO DIED AT BELIZE RESORT FILE $100M LAWSUIT AGAINST HOTEL, EXPEDIA: REPORT The Superintendent urged privacy for the Walters family in this "terrible tragedy" as the investigation unfolds. "This investigation will continue in earnest, with Jane, Christina and Rebecca’s family at its center. I would ask that they are given the privacy to come to terms with this terrible tragedy," Hays added. The sisters' father, Joseph, closed his message in dedication to the spirits of his three daughters: "Though you are no longer here beside us, your spirits live on in our hearts every day. Love like yours never dies. You will forever remain a part of our lives, our prayers, and our memories," Joseph said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e236aa200899a00ed3d2a Mojtaba Khamenei using ‘bin Laden template’ to survive, learned from Abbottabad: analyst te 2026-05-20T21:11:06.443Z Mojtaba Khamenei using ‘bin Laden template’ to survive, learned from Abbottabad: analyst Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has spent nearly three months in hiding as tensions with the U.S. escalate — a disappearance that counterterrorism analysts say mirrors the final years of al Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden. The comparison comes amid a critical standoff between Washington and Tehran that prompted President Donald Trump to pause a planned strike on May 19. On Wednesday, Trump told reporters he was in "no hurry." Khamenei, meanwhile, appeared to share three posts on his official X account on May 18 but remains out of public view. "For the first time in the history of the Islamic Republic, the United States has done to Tehran what it spent two decades doing to al-Qaeda and ISIS," counterterrorism expert Dr. Omar Mohammed told Fox News Digital. THE MISSING MULLAH: IRAN'S 'SUPREME LEADER' A NO-SHOW FOR NEGOTIATIONS, THEN HID AS US POUNDED NUKE SITES "The U.S. has driven its leader into the same kind of operational invisibility that bin Laden lived in for 10 years in Abbottabad," he added. "Both Mojtaba Khamenei and bin Laden inherited their status on the back of an American operation, and both responded the same way: by ceasing to exist publicly," Mohammed said before adding that bin Laden "stopped releasing dated videos around 2007 and confined himself to audio messages carried by hand." Bin Laden founded al-Qaeda in the late 1980s and masterminded the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States. After the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, bin Laden evaded capture for a decade by hiding inside a fortified compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. To avoid Western electronic surveillance, he severed his digital footprint and relied exclusively on a network of physical couriers, said Mohammed, an expert with the Antisemitism Research Initiative at George Washington University’s Program on Extremism. U.S. intelligence eventually tracked one of those couriers to the compound, culminating in the 2011 Navy SEAL raid that killed the al Qaeda leader. OPERATION EPIC FURY: HOW AMERICA'S AIR POWER IS CRUSHING IRAN’S TERROR REGIME "Bin Laden survived with no cables out of the Abbottabad compound. Communications were carried by hand by two trusted couriers, the Kuwaiti brothers," Mohammed said. "Bin Laden stayed hidden for the rest of his life because the moment he surfaced was the moment he died. Mojtaba’s incentives point the same way. Mojtaba Khamenei won’t emerge," he said. "The Abbottabad lesson, which Tehran will have studied closely, is that the safest hiding place is not a cave in Tora Bora but a walled compound in a garrison town," Mohammed added, recalling how U.S. forces targeted bin Laden in the cave complex before he escaped. Bin Laden also lived roughly a mile from Pakistan’s top military academy, hiding in plain sight behind high concrete walls and barbed wire, Mohammed noted. "The logical Iranian equivalents are hardened sites under or alongside IRGC facilities," Mohammed added, referring to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and possible locations where Khamenei could be. As previously reported by Fox News Digital, one of Khamenei’s few recent communications was an X post declaring a "holy war," framing the geopolitical clash as a mandatory religious obligation. INSIDE IRAN’S RULING IDEOLOGY: HOW A ‘HOLY MISSION’ AND MESSIANIC DOCTRINE FUEL REGIME EXTREMISM "This is a religious leader calling for sacred war against America and the Jews from an undisclosed location because his enemies have publicly vowed to kill him on sight," Mohammed said, describing the narrative as "the bin Laden template, almost line for line." Mohammed also suggested Khamenei’s retreat into the shadows marks a watershed moment for Washington and the future of the Iranian regime. His predecessor and father, Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed Feb. 28 in a targeted U.S.-Israeli airstrike in Tehran during Operation Epic Fury. "This regime that for 47 years projected its power through a single visible Supreme Leader at the Friday prayer pulpit can no longer produce that figure on demand," he said, calling it a "strategic milestone." "Predecessors killed by U.S. strikes and successors who cannot show their faces. Real power exercised by a security apparatus rather than by the nominal figurehead." "Now one side is announcing operations on three continents through its president; the other is governed on paper by a man whose own population is uncertain where he is or what state he is in," Mohammed said. "The contrast is also about the optics of leadership during this war," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e2353a200899a00ed3cf3 Robert Woodson, Leader of the Black Conservative Movement, Dies at 89 te 2026-05-20T21:10:43.401Z Robert Woodson, Leader of the Black Conservative Movement, Dies at 89 A veteran community activist, he believed self-reliance — rather than affirmative action or government help — was the way to fight racism, poverty and crime. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e233ea200899a00ed3cd5 Pima County joins fight against TEP rate increase te 2026-05-20T21:10:22.044Z Pima County joins fight against TEP rate increase The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 to formally oppose Tucson Electric Power's proposed 14% rate increase, directing county attorneys to intervene in the ongoing rate case before the Arizona Corporation Commission. TEP filed for the rate increase with the ACC last June, with the new rates projected to take effect in September 2026 if approved, adding about $16 per month for the average residential customer. TEP says the increase is needed to recover $1.7 billion in grid investments made since 2021 and to account for inflation. Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed expert testimony with the ACC arguing the increase is unjustified and could be reduced to 4% while still maintaining reliable service and a strong credit rating. Supervisors Jennifer Allen and Andrés Cano voted in favor of the resolution, with Supervisor Steve Christy voting no, saying that he didn't think the county or attorney general should be investing time or resources on the issue. Supervisors Rex Scott and Matt Heinz were absent from the May 5 meeting. "I don't like higher electric bills any more than I like higher property taxes, especially when there are so many county roads that are still in disrepair," Christy said. "But I don't remember any attorney general suing Pima County on behalf of property owners being forced to pay higher property taxes." Christy said the ACC's hearing process should be allowed to proceed without interference, adding that TEP's efforts to refit their coal-burning plants into natural gas would have to be paid for and these rates are "the cost of the Green New Deal." The resolution also makes note of the board's support for the proposed 4% increase and the low-income assistance program, as well as the proposed changes to TEP's low-income service and the new Rider-23 system for mobile homes. TEP's current low-income program provides a fixed $20 monthly discount for qualifying customers. Under the proposed guidelines, the program would be expanded to offer discounts to customers at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. The Rider-23 program would provide individual metering for mobile home tenants who wish to convert, with an upfront cost of $300 to $500 per unit and fixed monthly costs for 10 years after that. Mobile home parks often run electricity through a single master meter, with the park operator paying the bill and passing costs on to tenants, rather than each unit having its own direct account with the utility. Because tenants have no direct relationship with the utility, they have little recourse when costs are inflated, service is poor or billing is unclear, and they cannot access low-income assistance programs that require a direct utility account. Allen said the Rider-23 program would benefit mobile home park operators by shifting ownership and maintenance of electrical infrastructure to TEP. The resolution also takes aim at another piece of TEP's proposal, saying the annual rate adjustment mechanism would reduce regulatory oversight and public participation while allowing for more frequent rate increases with limited transparency. The resolution also references the role of hyperscale data centers in driving higher energy demand, noting that the costs of additional infrastructure will ultimately be passed on to ratepayers. Allen said Pima County has filed to intervene in the rate case before the ACC, which is currently holding evidentiary hearings. She said the resolution was meant to guide county attorneys on the details of the intervention, allowing them to submit evidence, cross-examine witnesses and get on the record during that phase. "The call that we get most often from constituents is around utility rates and people struggling to pay their bills," Allen said. "This is a critically important opportunity, I think, for us to be able to respond to some of the basic needs that our constituents and our residents are facing." Allen cited the attorney general office's extensive analysis as her reason for supporting the alternative 4% increase. Allen said proponents of the annual rate adjustment mechanism argue it could lower rates in some years, but she noted that examples of rates actually decreasing under such mechanisms are "nonexistent." District 5 Supervisor Cano said the level of communication they have received over the past several weeks on the topic has been "unprecedented," saying the increased rates along with rising prices of gas and other necessities would hurt the community. "I'm always going to stand on the side of ratepayers in ensuring that we are being good fiscal stewards of people's money, especially our working families," Cano said. "We need to be saving people some money. And ultimately with a company that reported over $200 million in profits last year, I believe it's prudent for the county to be on the side of ratepayers." Ian Stash is University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at istash@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e2119a200899a00ed3c9e Bureau of Land Management implements seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona te 2026-05-20T21:01:13.213Z Bureau of Land Management implements seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona Fire managers report increased wildfire activity as the weather continues to get hotter and drier, officials say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e20e6a200899a00ed3c22 The SpaceX IPO filing has arrived te 2026-05-20T21:00:22.859Z The SpaceX IPO filing has arrived SpaceX has finally made the contents of its IPO filing public, weeks ahead of what is expected to be the largest IPO ever. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1f12a200899a00ed3bfa Needles softball wins 6th straight championship te 2026-05-20T20:52:34.556Z Needles softball wins 6th straight championship The Needles softball team hosted this year's three-day 2A State Softball Tournament, competing against Yerrington, Battle Mountain and White Pine. Following the early 7-6 loss to the Lions, the Lady Stangs battled back with an 8-6 win over the Bobcats.… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1efea200899a00ed3bf1 NJ Rose: Reading comprehension te 2026-05-20T20:52:14.819Z NJ Rose: Reading comprehension Editor: Do "MAGA people" ever get anything they read straight? I'm referring to Tom Stark's letter of May 17. I had referenced Jimmy Kimmel's age joke, and this Stark person says Jimmy never mentioned age until after the attempt on… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1eeaa200899a00ed3be8 Dear Abby: Wife's sudden change in habits leaves husband in bed alone te 2026-05-20T20:51:54.954Z Dear Abby: Wife's sudden change in habits leaves husband in bed alone DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for four years. When we got married, we were both monogamous. We wanted kids and a classic nuclear family, and our interests and political beliefs were similar. We had three kids… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1c4da200899a00ed3b1e Influencer and her lawyer father arrested for alleged murder-for-hire plot involving her baby daddy te 2026-05-20T20:40:45.665Z Influencer and her lawyer father arrested for alleged murder-for-hire plot involving her baby daddy A popular TikTok influencer, I'll take the internet's word on that, and her Florida lawyer father were both arrested for conspiring to hire a hitman to kill her ex-boyfriend and father of her 7-year-old daughter. TikTok influencer Gabriela Lauren Gonzalez, 25, was arrested in California for an alleged conspiracy to kill her ex, Jack Avery, a former member of the boy band Why Don’t We, reports FOX 13. Her dad, Francisco Gonzalez, a 59-year-old civil lawyer, was also arrested in Central Florida. Her then-boyfriend, Kai Faron Codrey, was also charged. The love story gone wrong produced a 7-year-old daughter who became the center of a custody battle described as "heated and tense." EX-GIRLFRIEND, 3 OTHERS NABBED IN KILLING TIED TO ALLEGED MURDER-FOR-HIRE PLOT IN ‘UNUSUAL’ CASE: POLICE According to detectives, Avery and Gabriela have been in the middle of a "longstanding custody and visitation" fight. One that her dad reportedly got involved in. The report says dad allegedly hired a private investigator at one point to gather evidence that could be used against Avery in the custody battle. At the height of the custody battle, between 2020 and 2021, Gabriela is accused of seeking help from Codrey, who was her boyfriend at the time. She allegedly wanted him to find a hitman on the dark web to kill Avery. Authorities allege Francisco paid a total of $14,000 to Codrey to find and pay for a hitman. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He started talking to someone who turned out to be an undercover agent posing as a hitman. That explains how this trio finds themselves in hot water. "Cordrey is accused of telling the undercover officer that Avery was the target and discussed payment and proof of death," a news release from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office states. "In a subsequent conversation, Cordrey allegedly told the purported hitman that Gabriela Gonzalez wanted the murder to happen and Francisco Gonzalez could pay for the expense." The release also says that if the three are convicted as charged, they face 25 years to life in state prison. So much for a quiet life as a popular TikTok influencer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1c35a200899a00ed3ad4 Microsoft’s carbon removal plans aren’t dead after all te 2026-05-20T20:40:21.072Z Microsoft’s carbon removal plans aren’t dead after all Microsoft is responsible for over 90% of the carbon removal market, and reports suggested the company was pausing purchases entirely. This new deal should help assuage the fears of CDR startups. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1a99a200899a00ed3ab4 Scorpions Scholarship Night te 2026-05-20T20:33:29.213Z Scorpions Scholarship Night The post Scorpions Scholarship Night appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1a6ea200899a00ed3aa5 State treasurer hopefuls face off over land trusts, education funding in GOP primary te 2026-05-20T20:32:46.930Z State treasurer hopefuls face off over land trusts, education funding in GOP primary Key Points: State treasurer manages  Arizona’s $32B in investments Outgoing Treasurer Kimberly Yere endorses Katherine Haley  Elijah Norton touts backing of Turning Point State treasurer hopeful Elijah Norton is charging that his Republican primary foe is totally unqualified to manage the state’s $32 billion in investments. During a televised debate May 19, Norton cited his experience as founder and CEO of what is now known as Veritas Global Protection, a company which sells extended warranties on vehicles. And that, he said, means he has to invest premiums in a way to ensure that the funds will be there when claims are made. By contrast, Katherine Haley cites her experience as owner of Oak Rose Group, an investment advisory firm. “We maintain balance sheets,” she said. “We have to make sure we balance our checkbook every day,” Haley said. “We have to make sure we pay our bills.” Norton sniffed at that. “I think my opponent’s a lovely person,” he said. “But this is about experience,” Norton said. “She’s not qualified frankly — and I mean this with all due respect — to be the bookkeeper at a pizza parlor.” Haley responded that the job goes beyond deciding where to invest the dollars that come into the Treasurer’s Office. She said it also requires leadership and planning, both skills she says she has. Beyond that, Haley said much of what treasurers can do with the dollars under their control is not on whim of the person heading the office but constrained by statutory restrictions as well as oversight by the State Board of Investment. “At the end of the day, you are following state statute and also what is defined in the Constitution,” she said. And Haley chided Norton, saying he has said the state should manage its investments like Texas and Florida. “They’re very different states,” she said. What Haley said she does have is broader experience, including working as a policy adviser in Washington for Republicans John Boehner and Paul Ryan when they were speakers of the U.S. House. Norton dismissed both as “swamp rats,” a derisive term that had been used against both by some hardline conservatives to criticize more establishment politicians. Haley’s view of the role of the office is also much closer to that of Republican Kimberly Yee, the current treasurer, who after serving two four-year terms, is now running for state superintendent of public instruction. And Yee told Capitol Media Services after the debate that whoever is in that office should not be making individual decisions on investments. “The treasurer should be the manager of the agency and hire the best individuals qualified,” said Yee. Haley made it a point during the debate to say she has been endorsed by Yee. Norton clapped back with his endorsements by the Free Enterprise Club, Turning Point and Senate President Warren Petersen. Norton also dismissed the argument that it is the job of the treasurer to run the office and ensure it is staffed by the people who are the actual experts in their fields. “We’re not trying to hire a glorified HR manager to manage unelected bureaucrats,” he said. “We’re electing the chief banking and investment officer of our state.” Haley said all that is true, but that doesn’t mean Arizona should have a treasurer who has overly broad ideas of how to earn more money with the cash that the state needs to pay its bills. “We cannot make risky bets,” she said. And Haley said what Norton wants is to “sell our portfolio to the highest bidder with the goal of, oh, perhaps, we’ll get higher yields.” Norton makes no secret of his belief that the state could make more on the money it has invested. He poked fun at Yee who, in press releases, said that the assets her office is managing nearly doubled from $15.4 billion in 2019 when she was first elected. He said during that time there was growth in state population and property value, state lands were sold off and the proceeds put into the trust, and cities, who can invest through the Treasurer’s Office have gained the ability to tax internet sales. “If you take our portfolio to somebody who actually understands investments, they’re going to say we should have about $3 billion to $5 billion more than we actually do,” Norton said. “I’m not saying we should take risky bets,” he said. “I want to go to the office every day, do my job, and apply my experience to getting better returns for the taxpayers.” One place where the treasurer has played a role — or at least has had some input — has been on the question of how much extra money can be withdrawn from the special education trust account. Arizona received about 10 million acres of land from the federal government when it became a state in 1912, with the restriction that the land be held for the benefit of certain entities, primarily public schools. About 9.2 million acres remain, along with more than $10 billion the trust invested from sales and leases of the land. A former formula in place for years gave schools 2.5% of the value of the trust annually, a figure that was designed to ensure level distributions without endangering the principal. In 2016, however, voters narrowly approved Proposition 123, a measure to boost that annual distribution to 6.9%, generating an extra $300 million. But that authorization has since expired. And lawmakers along with Gov. Katie Hobbs are now debating whether to ask voters to renew that rate — and at what level. That’s where the views of the treasurer can come in. The governor at one point proposed boosting the distribution to 8.9%, with GOP lawmakers proposing to keep it at 6.9%. Yee has already weighed in, rejecting both proposals as unwise and saying the prudent figure would be more in the neighborhood of between 4% and 5%. “We do have to protect the principal,” Haley said when asked her views on renewal. “It’s an endowment,” she said, having to last not just through today but well into the future. “On average, an endowment distributes about 5%,” Haley said, saying she would consider that a safe figure going forward. Norton blasted the numbers originally proposed by Hobbs as “absolutely ridiculous,” though the governor, in her proposed budget released in January, is not on the same page as the Republicans at 6.9%. But Norton refused to say, both during the TV appearance and when asked afterward, whether he agrees with that GOP figure — or what he believes would be the proper level of withdrawal going forward to both protect the trust and yet still provide more dollars for K-12 education. What history has shown is the difficulty of making predictions of a return on investment on a long-term basis. When Proposition 123 went to the ballot in 2016 it was opposed by Jeff DeWit, the state treasurer at the time. He predicted that the higher withdrawal would cut into the principal of the trust and ultimately leaves public schools with less money. As it turned out, the economy — and the rate of return on investments — remained strong enough so that the principal actually increased even with the higher withdrawals. Whoever wins the July 21 primary will face off against Democrat Nick Mansour. The post State treasurer hopefuls face off over land trusts, education funding in GOP primary first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1a58a200899a00ed3a83 LaGuardia Airport runway shut down after sinkhole discovered during routine morning inspection te 2026-05-20T20:32:24.929Z LaGuardia Airport runway shut down after sinkhole discovered during routine morning inspection A sinkhole discovered near a runway at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport disrupted flights on Wednesday, leading to several cancellations after crews noticed the depression during a routine inspection. The hole was found around 11 a.m. near Runway 4/22 during the airport’s daily morning airfield inspection, according to airport officials. TAIWAN AIR FORCE OFFICER KILLED AFTER BEING ‘INHALED’ BY FIGHTER JET’S ENGINE "The runway was immediately shut down, and emergency construction and engineering crews are onsite to determine the cause and complete necessary repairs as quickly and safely as possible," a statement on LaGuardia’s X account read. DRIVER PLOWS THROUGH AIRPORT GATE ONTO AIRFIELD, SNEAKS ONTO PLANES BEFORE POLICE TAKEDOWN, BODYCAM SHOWS The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it was in "close communication" with airlines to provide ongoing updates. Travelers were urged to check directly with their airlines for updated flight status as delays and cancellations mounted. Thunderstorms were also forecast for Wednesday, threatening to exacerbate the travel disruptions. By Wednesday afternoon, departures from LaGuardia were delayed by an average of 30 minutes, while arrival delays averaged around 38 minutes, according to FlightAware. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1a45a200899a00ed3a7a FSU football X account gets community noted for claiming 'record GPA' in social media post te 2026-05-20T20:32:05.243Z FSU football X account gets community noted for claiming 'record GPA' in social media post In the past few years, there hasn't been a lot to celebrate about when it comes to the Florida State Seminoles football program. Their record on the field over the last two seasons has been a dismal 7-17, with only three of those wins coming against conference foes. Head coach Mike Norvell is essentially persona non grata in Tallahassee, and despite this, he's just too damn expensive to fire at the moment, meaning the Seminoles are stuck in some kind of football purgatory. That's how bad things are on the field, but how about off of it? AKRON FOOTBALL TEAM BANNED FROM POSTSEASON GAMES AFTER FAILING TO REACH NCAA'S MINIMUM ACADEMIC SCORE Well, the Seminoles' football team just boasted a team-record GPA of 3.261 for the spring semester, and while good grades won't win any football games for them, it's good to know things are trending in the right direction in the classroom. Wait just a second! What does that community note say at the bottom of the post? It looks like Florida State's official X account is cooking the books, because if what that community note says is true, the record for team GPA was actually set in the spring of last year. NORTHERN ILLINOIS COACH THOMAS HAMMOCK RAILS AGAINST NIL ERA'S SHORTCOMINGS IN IMPASSIONED SPEECH A quick Google search confirms that, yes, last spring's team GPA edges out this year's by just a hair. Regardless, it's still nice to see the team doing consistently well in the classroom. And hey, two years in a row with a team GPA above a 3.2 is pretty impressive. MICHIGAN STATE'S SPRING GAME SHENANIGANS ARE A CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY Except, as I mentioned above, GPAs don't win football games, and many of the fans in the comments section were all too eager to remind their beloved Seminoles that grades are nice, but wins are nicer. I want to wag my finger at these Florida State fans and pretend to hold the moral high ground, but they are absolutely right. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Losing sucks, and being shown your team's progress in the classroom while the product on the field becomes increasingly putrid is definitely a slap in the face. And most of these guys are getting paid to play football anyway, so the argument that "these are just college kids trying their best" falls on deaf ears when the backups are making more money than most of the fans watching them. Hang in there, Seminoles fans. It will get better someday. Probably not anytime soon, but definitely someday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1a31a200899a00ed3a71 College basketball captain killed in alleged hit-and-run by 18-year-old charged with DWI te 2026-05-20T20:31:45.430Z College basketball captain killed in alleged hit-and-run by 18-year-old charged with DWI A 20-year-old college student who was a star on the basketball team was killed in a hit-and-run, police said. Emily Mae Smith, 20, of Greenville, New York, died early Saturday morning after the vehicle hit her near Pierrepont Avenue in Potsdam, according to a release from the Potsdam Police Department. Smith was a transfer student and business administration major at State University of New York (SUNY). "In her first year here at SUNY Potsdam, Emily was already excelling academically, being named to the Dean's List, and had built a tight knit circle of friends and mentors," SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith said in a statement. TEEN DRIVER CHARGED WITH KILLING THREE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA STUDENTS IN PORSCHE HIT-AND-RUN CROSSWALK CRASH Police said that the rising basketball star was walking when she was struck by a older-model black Cadillac Escalade. Police responded to the area around 3:37 a.m. Saturday. Smith was transported to Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she was pronounced dead from her injuries. Authorities said the suspect vehicle fled immediately after the crash. At approximately 7:25 a.m., officers located the suspect vehicle traveling on U.S. Route 11 east of the village of Potsdam and took the driver, identified as Jakob D. Krise, 18, of Brasher Falls, New York, into custody without incident, according to the release. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Krise has been charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash resulting in death, zero tolerance driving while intoxicated and driving across hazard markings, police said. He was arraigned in Town of Pierrepont Court and released under probation supervision. Authorities said that he is scheduled to appear in Potsdam Town Court on Wednesday as the investigation remains active. Potsdam's head coach, Brittney Cohen, described Smith as "an extraordinary young woman." "I am heartbroken by the loss of our captain, Emily," Cohen said. "She was an extraordinary young woman, beloved by her teammates, coaches and everyone she met. Her presence will be greatly missed." FOLLOW US ON X Athletic Director Mark Misiak added: "We are heartbroken and devastated by the news of Emily’s passing. To lose such a bright soul at such a young age is a tragedy." Fox News Digital has reached out to the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office for additional information. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1a1da200899a00ed3a68 American beer drinkers lament demise of iconic brand after 177 years as many cite 'mistake' te 2026-05-20T20:31:25.532Z American beer drinkers lament demise of iconic brand after 177 years as many cite 'mistake' A beer once synonymous with American households is officially reaching the end of the line, with the final batch of Schlitz set to roll out on May 23 after 177 years of brewing — and reactions online have ranged from sadness and derision to deep disappointment.  Founded in 1849, Schlitz became one of America's dominant beer brands during the 20th century, earning the slogan "the beer that made Milwaukee famous." Its popularity surged after the Great Chicago Fire crippled breweries in Chicago in 1871, according to the Encyclopedia of Milwaukee. Following World War II and into the 1950s, Schlitz was one of the world's most popular beers. WITH AMERICANS 'ZEBRA STRIPING' INSTEAD OF QUITTING DRINKING, MICHELOB ULTRA ZERO IS CASHING IN Many people cite a formula change, deemed "the Schlitz mistake," as the beginning of the end for the beloved beer. The change was a cost-cutting measure aimed at speeding up production, AmericanCraftBeer.com reported. "Like many brands, Schlitz became a joke when the company cheapened the ingredients to save money, thinking nobody would notice," wrote a user on X. "Sad, really. Real Schlitz definitely had its own taste." "Original formula was decent. Then it became swill," wrote another. "It wasn't the real stuff for years," another chimed in. Facing stiff competition from rival beer giants such as Budweiser, Miller and Pabst, sales of Schlitz steadily declined beginning in the 1970s. The company changed hands over the years, and Pabst acquired Schlitz in 1999.  The original site of the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co. is now a historic mixed-use space called Schlitz Park. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "When you're out of Schlitz, you're out of beer" was its famous tagline. Some people on social media took to reminiscing about the iconic brand and its memorable marketing. "My wife's grandma's favorite," wrote an X user. "We'd visit her in her assisted living apartment. She always had ice-cold bottles of Schlitz on hand in her little refrigerator." "This makes me sad. I have a lot of great memories drinking [Schlitz]," wrote another. "Schlitz was our fraternity beer. We drank a ton of it. When we had a mixer with a women's sorority, we brought in Schlitz malt liquor. Those were the days," wrote someone else. Zac Nadile, Pabst's head of brand strategy, told Milwaukee Magazine the reason for retiring the beer came down to increased costs "to store and ship certain products." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Schlitz's decline "is emblematic of the current market for beer and broader alcohol," David Henkes, senior principal and head of strategic partnerships at food-brand consultancy firm Technomic, based in Chicago, told Fox News Digital. "Consumers are drinking less, both at home and away from home, and the younger consumer in particular is drinking much less than people at the same age, 20 or even 10 years ago," he said. Volumes of beer sales have dropped to a 37-year low, FOX Business reported. The growth of specialty beverages, such as cocktails and nonalcoholic "mocktails," has also contributed to pressure across the beer industry, Henkes said. "It's a crowded market for a beer brand to stand out." Schlitz isn't going out without fanfare, however. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Pabst granted Wisconsin Brewing Company (WBC) permission to brew the final batch using the 1948 recipe. "We decided that, Schlitz being what Schlitz was, it deserved a proper sendoff, one with dignity and respect," WBC brewmaster Kirby Nelson told WQOW.com. Pre-sales for the last Schlitz begin on the WBC's website on May 23. "In this environment, brand strength matters, but it's also about the quality of the product," Henkes said. "While Schlitz definitely has a 'nostalgia' factor to it, it's had quality perceptions for decades, going back to the 1970s with cost-cutting, quality issues and bad marketing." He added, "While some heritage brands have rebounded, Schlitz never fully recovered its reputation for quality. Consumers today are shopping on both price and quality, and Schlitz never regained enough relevance to truly return to the conversation." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1a09a200899a00ed3a5f Outrageous disrespect: Spurs shouldn't be big underdogs against Thunder in Game 2 te 2026-05-20T20:31:05.818Z Outrageous disrespect: Spurs shouldn't be big underdogs against Thunder in Game 2 The 2026 Western Conference Finals' series-opening instant classic is a hard act to follow. But the San Antonio (1-0) and Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) will try in Game 2 Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Thanks to a game for the ages by Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio upset Oklahoma City 122-115 in double overtime in Game 1. Wembanyama had game-highs in points (41), rebounds (24) and blocks (3) and banged an absurd 27-foot game-tying 3-pointer to force double overtime. Wemby and the Spurs did a phenomenal job defending Thunder big Chet Holmgren and reigning two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Monday. Holmgren was held to 8 points on 28.6% shooting (2-for-7) and SGA scored 24 points on 30.4% shooting (7-for-23). CAN VICTOR WEMBANYAMA BE THE TRUE FACE OF THE NBA AS A EUROPEAN? Even though they trailed for 81% of Game 1, the Thunder are still a -7/-7.5 favorite for Game 2. Usually, this is a get-right game for the big favorite. There is a profitable NBA postseason system where big favorites roll in Game 2 after losing the series opener. However, I'm fading that noise because I'll bet Wembanyama's teams if they are ever +4 underdogs or greater for the next 10 or more years. Best Bet: San Antonio Spurs +7.5 (-115) Part of the reason big favorites bounce back and win Game 2 is that the underdog stole the series opener due to an unsustainable performance. That's not the case for San Antonio, though. 2026 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS ODDS, BEST BETS, SERIES SPREAD: SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER The Spurs won three of the "four factors" in Game 1: Effective field goal rate, which blends 2- and 3-point shooting, rebounding and the free-throw battle. San Antonio's edges in rebounding and free throws are especially troubling for OKC. The Spurs grabbed 21 more rebounds in Game 1 and got to the foul line 10 more times. Now, people might say that’s due for regression, but not necessarily. San Antonio led the NBA in defensive rebounding and FT/FGA rate during the regular season. With Wemby out there, the Spurs will always grab rebounds and don't have to gamble on defense. Also, if there was an outlier performance in Game 1, it was Thunder wing Alex Caruso's team-high 31 points on 11-for-19 shooting. Ultimately, the Spurs will allow him to chuck threes since any Caruso jumper is a good defensive possession for them. Moreover, as a team, the Thunder were only 13th in offensive FT/FGA rate this season and 22nd in total rebounding rate. Shai is a "free-throw merchant," but Oklahoma City isn’t. Lastly, the market expects the Thunder to make proper adjustments in Game 2, but their depth is overrated in this matchup. San Antonio goes nine-deep, including 2025-26 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Keldon Johnson, which is enough for the playoffs. Prediction: Thunder 108, Spurs 104 _____________________________ 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/6a0e19f2a200899a00ed3a29 What to Know About the Wildfires in Southern California te 2026-05-20T20:30:42.701Z What to Know About the Wildfires in Southern California Ahead of peak wildfire season in the state, a series of blazes has led to evacuation orders for thousands of people. Here’s a quick rundown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e19dda200899a00ed3a0d OpenAI claims it solved an 80-year-old math problem — for real this time te 2026-05-20T20:30:21.758Z OpenAI claims it solved an 80-year-old math problem — for real this time OpenAI claims its reasoning model disproved a geometry conjecture unsolved since 1946 — and this time, the mathematicians who exposed its last embarrassing claim are backing it up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e17b7a200899a00ed39f2 Man arrested on 7 counts of reckless burning after brush fires near Tucson bike path te 2026-05-20T20:21:11.996Z Man arrested on 7 counts of reckless burning after brush fires near Tucson bike path Crews from multiple fire departments responded to brush fires near a Tucson bike. Police have arrested an individual for reckless burning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e178ba200899a00ed39c3 White House calls The Chicks' Natalie Maines a 'despicable nobody' after singer's vulgar attack on Trump te 2026-05-20T20:20:27.477Z White House calls The Chicks' Natalie Maines a 'despicable nobody' after singer's vulgar attack on Trump The White House is firing back after The Chicks' singer Natalie Maines launched a vulgar social media attack against President Donald Trump. Maines sparked controversy this week after posting a profanity-filled rant targeting Trump, accusing the president of destroying democracy in an Instagram post. "Natalie Maines is a despicable nobody who clearly suffers from a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has rotted her peanut-sized brain," a White House spokesperson told Fox News Digital. WHITE HOUSE FIRES BACK AFTER SABRINA CARPENTER SLAMS ICE VIDEO USING HER SONG Maines' original post read, "Our democracy is disappearing right before our eyes. This fugly slut is using your gas money to pay the insurrectionists. But don’t worry about it. I’m sure posting selfies will fix everything." She added, "My last post that called him a fugly slut got removed. We’ll see how long this one lasts. Repost and help the message live." JOHN RICH CHOOSES 'A BLOODY NOSE' OVER STAYING SILENT IN THE FACE OF CANCEL CULTURE The singer’s comments immediately generated a flood of reactions across social media, with some applauding her for continuing to speak out while others accused her of being divisive and out of touch. "[She’ll] never learn... She ruined her entire bands life by running her mouth about her political beliefs on a stage shes paid to display her talent on, not her political beliefs," one critic wrote on X. Another user told Maines, "He’s not going anywhere!! He is your president!! His voters have no regrets!" "Like she’s somebody! I used to like her music until she started broadcasting her opinions on the open stage. We don’t want to hear it. You all have no idea nor do you care how the middle class live and survive. Stick to your art," another comment read. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Other supporters defended Maines’ comments, saying, "OG’s know this isn’t an out of left field opinion from you. And you’re still [100%] correct." "You been preachin’ truths from the start! Keep preachin’!," another commenter added. One fan praised Maines’ willingness to remain outspoken despite criticism, writing, "Thanks for this Nat. [Saluting your] bravery. coming back here is brutal ... the heaviness and anxiety. but we live to fight another day." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Fox News Digital has reached out to Maines for comment. Maines has never shied away from political controversy. In 2003, while performing in London shortly before the Iraq War began, the singer famously told concertgoers she was "ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas," referring to President George W. Bush. The backlash was brutal at the time, particularly within country music circles, with many radio stations pulling the band's music from rotation and some fans publicly destroying their albums in protest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1546a200899a00ed392f Jeff Bezos calls Trump more 'mature' and disciplined in his second term compared to his first te 2026-05-20T20:10:46.499Z Jeff Bezos calls Trump more 'mature' and disciplined in his second term compared to his first Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was more "mature" and disciplined in his second term during an interview with CNBC. "I’m comparing him to his first term, and I think he is a more mature, more disciplined version of himself than he was in his first term. Again, I’ve worked with all the presidents, I will work with all the presidents, you know, and I hope to do that going forward if they’ll have me, but we need our business leaders to provide input into the administration, regardless of who the president is," Bezos told CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin. Bezos argued he was on America's side and said he worked with past presidents as well and would continue to do so. "I’m on the side of America, and that is so important. Like, and that’s where business leaders should be," he told Sorkin. "I think we are, but we get perceived as being like, you know, partisan or whatever. Like, I was helping [Barack] Obama every chance I could. I was helping [Joe] Biden every chance I could. I still call Obama for advice. He’s a very smart guy." AMAZON ACCUSED OF KEEPING HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS IN TARIFF COSTS TO CURRY FAVOR WITH TRUMP ADMINISTRATION The Amazon founder went on to say that Trump had good ideas and deserved credit where credit is due. At the start of Trump's term, Bezos said during an interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box" that Trump had mellowed and seemed calmer. Bezos was also pressed on Amazon's "MELANIA" documentary about the first lady during the interview. Sorkin asked, "There’s a view among critics that say that part of what you have done or are doing is trying to placate the president with either the sort of shift in the tone of what’s happening at The [Washington] Post or even some of the things at Amazon, the decision to make the documentary around Melania, for example." WASHINGTON POST CLOSES SPORTS DEPARTMENT, CUTS OTHER SECTIONS AS PART OF SWEEPING LAYOFFS "Yes, the Melania thing is a falsehood that will not die. So, you know, I see it reported all the time that somehow I was involved in this," he said. "It’s not true. We have denied it. Melania’s office has denied it, it’s not true. I had nothing to do with that. By the way, it appears it was a good business decision. You know, it did very well in theaters, it has done very well on streaming. People are very curious about Melania. So, even though I had to do nothing with it, you know, it appears that the Amazon team made a very wise business decision." He also told Sorkin that he had nothing to do with the hit movie "Project Hail Mary," which he also said was a good business decision. "Amazon’s a big company, it makes a lot of decisions, but no, this idea that somehow that is a way of buying influence, it’s just not correct," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The "MELANIA" documentary debuted at the top of Amazon Prime's streaming charts after premiering in March. The documentary follows 20 days in Melania Trump's life just before her husband's second term in office. It hit the streaming service Monday.  "MELANIA" became the most-streamed film on the platform and the most-streamed content overall in the United States just one day after its streaming premiere, according to Flix Patrol and as Fox News Digital previously reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1532a200899a00ed3926 Trump roasts Dem candidate as unelectable for cardinal sin in Texas te 2026-05-20T20:10:26.633Z Trump roasts Dem candidate as unelectable for cardinal sin in Texas President Donald Trump is confident that his pick for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State will easily defeat Democrat James Talarico, whom he called unelectable because "he’s a vegan in Texas." Talarico is a prominent state lawmaker who was only recently propelled to the national stage after winning the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas earlier this year. He has been widely lambasted by conservatives for his history of controversial statements, including claiming, "God is non-binary" and that "sex is a spectrum."   While speaking with reporters before boarding Air Force One on Wednesday morning, Trump predicted that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who he endorsed this week, will "win very substantially" in the upcoming primary runoff with incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. He then forecasted Paxton will "go on to defeat a very defective candidate that believes in six genders, and he takes hits at Jesus Christ, and he’s wearing a mask six months ago, anybody wearing a mask six months ago doesn’t get it." ‘GOD IS NON-BINARY’: TEXAS DEM NOMINEE TALARICO’S PAST REMARKS ON ABORTION, RACE AND GENDER DRAW SCRUTINY He then ripped into Talarico, saying, "And he’s vegan, he’s a vegan in Texas." "You can’t get elected as a vegan in Texas," Trump insisted. Trump’s comments reference an unearthed 2022 clip of Talarico giving a speech and calling reducing meat consumption "existential." "We have heard, I think, heard more and more issues of animal welfare. I think, not just because it’s the right thing to do, and it’s the moral thing to do, but also… necessary to fight climate change," Talarico said, adding, "It is now existential that we try to reduce our meat consumption, and that we try to respect animals." "So, I am proud to say that our campaign has officially become a non-meat campaign," Talarico continued. "So, we are only buying vegan products from our local vegan businesses." Talarico can be seen wearing a mask during the speech. TEXAS TEEN TELLS CONGRESS HE RECEIVED DEATH THREATS AFTER REVEALING ISLAMIC BOOTH AT HIGH SCHOOL His resurfaced comments caused a significant stir in Texas, where beef cattle production is a multi-billion-dollar industry and the state's largest agricultural segment. "Who wants to tell him that cattle is the #1 commodity in Texas?" the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Senate Republicans’ campaign arm, wrote on X. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, labeled Talarico a "freak" who wants to "ban BBQ." "Vote Republican this November. The steaks couldn’t be higher," Cornyn wrote. Amid the backlash, the Talarico campaign blasted out a photo of the candidate wearing a Texas flag shirt and taking a large bite out of a turkey leg. "Official Statement from James Talarico on Vegan Accusations," the campaign wrote. TRUMP BACKS PAXTON IN TEXAS REPUBLICAN SENATE SHOWDOWN WITH CORNYN In response to Trump’s criticisms on Wednesday, JT Ennis, a spokesperson for Talarico’s campaign, told Fox News Digital that "as costs continue to rise and corruption in Washington runs rampant, James is focused on taking power back for working people and bringing down the price of gas, groceries, and health care." "James is building a people-powered movement to take on this broken, corrupt political system — not any one politician, not any one political party, but the billionaire mega donors and puppet politicians who have made life more expensive for Texans while enriching themselves," said Ennis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e12f0a200899a00ed38a3 Aaron Rodgers confirms he's retiring after upcoming season with the Pittsburgh Steelers te 2026-05-20T20:00:48.073Z Aaron Rodgers confirms he's retiring after upcoming season with the Pittsburgh Steelers The next logical question on everyone's mind after Aaron Rodgers agreed to return for another NFL season last week is: Would he continue deciding year-to-year on how long he'd play, or would this be his final year? Well, we have an answer from Rodgers himself. "Yes," Rodgers told reporters on Wednesday when asked if he's retiring after this year. "This is it, yeah." AARON RODGERS SET TO BEGIN 22ND NFL SEASON WITH PITTSBURGH STEELERS So, Rodgers intends to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in what is his 22nd season and call it a career after that. Now comes the part where some people will think this is a good thing, a fitting end because Rodgers is 42-years-old and will be 43 in December, and obviously old enough to know his own mind and how much he has left in the proverbial tank. Some people will think this is terrible, because what if he's really good this season? What if he surprises himself? What are we going to do without Aaron Rodgers quarterbacksplaining to his teammates exactly how to run the plays they may or may not have practiced the previous week? And some people, well, won't believe a word Rodgers is saying. Because he's been known to change his mind before. He's been known to play with words before. He's been known to be kind of hard to predict both on and off the field. All of that is in play. But assuming Rodgers does indeed have a plan to play one more season and then disappear into private life — as he has promised he'd do in the past — it has to be said that no matter what happens this coming season, his legacy is pretty much already written. Aaron Rodgers is a Super Bowl champion and four-time NFL MVP. Only Peyton Manning, with five MVP awards, has won more. And yes, Rodgers still has a chance to tie him if he balls out this season. Aaron Rodgers currently ranks: Only Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Manning have thrown more TD passes than Rodgers. Rodgers may eclipse Manning's TD mark of 539 this season and finish third on the all-time list. Brady (649) and Brees (571) are likely out of reach in the TD pass category. Only Brady, Brees, Manning and Brett Favre have more career passing yards than Rodgers, who has 66,275. He would have to have an unlikely monster season to catch Manning who finished with 71,838 passing yards. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The point is Rodgers has eye-popping statistics that put him among the elite quarterbacks ever to play the game. He is a certain future Hall of Famer. Will he be considered among the all-time greats? That's another question. That's not an answer that always relies on statistics but rather includes opinion and number of Super Bowls won and how the fickle media felt about a player. The thinking here is Rodgers won't care much about that. He knows who he is, how he played, and apparently, when he's walking away. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDO SALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e12d8a200899a00ed386d Trump Gets His Payback, but It Comes at a Cost in Congress te 2026-05-20T20:00:24.914Z Trump Gets His Payback, but It Comes at a Cost in Congress Republican senators are angry the president is working to unseat their colleagues. But he is also creating more free agents in his own party in Congress willing to defy him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e10eba200899a00ed37dc Man in extremely critical condition after south Phoenix shooting te 2026-05-20T19:52:11.243Z Man in extremely critical condition after south Phoenix shooting The shooting happened around 9 a.m. near Interstate 17 and 2nd Avenue, according to police. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e10bfa200899a00ed37c6 ‘I’m going home’: Leroy McGill executed for 2002 napalm attack that killed one, burned another te 2026-05-20T19:51:27.327Z ‘I’m going home’: Leroy McGill executed for 2002 napalm attack that killed one, burned another Leroy McGill He already looked like a corpse when they opened the curtains. Pale, shaved head, eyes closed, a white sheet up to his neck Leroy McGill, 63, a convicted murderer, lay on a gurney in the death house at the old Florence Prison.  At exactly 10 a.m., he had climbed onto the gurney, visible on a closed-circuit TV screen, and flashed a quick smile at the men in black hats who strapped him down.  A second team swooped in, five men in white scrubs. McGill closed his eyes as they rolled up the sleeves of his white coveralls, revealing armloads of black tats beneath. They pulled back the collar of the robe to place electrodes over the tats on his chest. Then the catheters that would deliver the death drug from the next room slid easily into both arms. The whole process took three minutes. The curtains opened. Only then did he turn to the window to look for his people. He found his attorney’s eyes. She waved, clutching a tissue. His friend, Grover “Bubba” Ridgeway, raised a fist and kept it in the air, a pre-arranged signal that McGill’s family was thinking of him. McGill smiled broadly. When asked for his last words, he said, “I just want to thank everybody for being so accommodating and nice. I’m going home.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The making of a killer As is often the case, there was harsh contrast between the man on the gurney and the man who committed the acts that put him there. In 2002, McGill, then 39 and high on methamphetamine, threw a homemade napalm-like substance on two people and set them on fire. One died. The other was horribly burned.  Two-and-a-half years later, a Maricopa County Superior Court jury only had to deliberate for an hour to find him guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder, arson and endangerment. McGill had already done time for armed robbery. The jury found the murder to be especially cruel and especially heinous or depraved and determined that McGill had caused grave danger to others. They sentenced him to death. The cruelty and depravity had started four decades earlier. McGill was born in 1963 to a battered woman who had just divorced her husband, a California cop, and she moved to Phoenix with her children when Leroy was four months old. But the father came to Arizona looking for them, assaulted the mother and kidnapped his own kids. When the mother got them back, she bounced from Arizona to New Mexico to Texas, where she remarried another abusive man.  Leroy spent much of his youth in foster care and living in state “boystown” facilities where he was beaten and sexually assaulted by both adults and other children, according to court documents. He was drinking and smoking marijuana by age 15, and at a low point, was living in an abandoned car.  In the hour preceding the execution, Ridgeway confirmed the details, describing his own experience in the same orphanage. Ridgeway admitted that he had caused his own troubles after he left the institution, but straightened himself out to become an example for others. McGill was not so lucky. In April 1986, he robbed two fast food restaurants by pretending to have a gun and was sentenced to a decade in prison. But he sobered up while there and earned a GED. After he finished parole in 1994, he got work in construction framing luxury homes. At about that time, he was introduced via mail to Jonna Hardesty, who was in prison, a cellmate of his brother’s girlfriend. When Hardesty was paroled in 1996, they became a couple.  Hardesty claimed to have been institutionalized for paranoid schizophrenia, according to court filings, and she sometimes behaved in a bizarre manner — chasing McGill down the street while naked and in a rage, and personally castrating her cat. She and McGill regularly smoked marijuana and did meth. After McGill lost his job in 2002, they were homeless. They flopped around the druggie community, staying for a while in a one-bedroom apartment in north Phoenix with five other people, including a couple with two daughters, and the eventual victims, Charles Perez and his girlfriend, Nova Banta. Hardesty and Banta didn’t get along. And when the apartment owner’s shotgun disappeared, Banta blamed McGill and Hardesty, and they were asked to leave the apartment. They moved into another friend’s house nearby with three other people. McGill plotted revenge, stoking his anger with more meth. At 3:30 on the morning of July 13, 2002, McGill showed up at the apartment where Perez and Banta were staying. He warned the other residents that they had better leave, and he threatened to get even if they told on him. Though it was inconclusively debated on appeal, he allegedly brought with him a cup of gasoline in which he had dissolved Styrofoam. When melted with a solvent like gasoline, Styrofoam turns into a clear gel that sticks to a surface and burns like napalm. Perez and Banta were sitting on a couch in the apartment’s main room. McGill told them that they shouldn’t “talk behind people’s back,” Then he lit them on fire. Both ran screaming from the apartment in flames. The blaze gutted that apartment and one next door Perez died the next day; Banta was severely burned, but she recovered and testified against McGill. McGill went to death row. No undoing it It’s a common theme on death row: A troubled young nobody from a horrible background takes comfort in meth, which turns him into a monster. He wakes up in a jail cell the day after, wanting to undo what he did. He never admits to it in court. He never admits it to his family. But there is no undoing. The evidence is clear. The law supposedly reserves the death penalty for the worst of the worst crimes, and setting two people on fire certainly qualifies. So, he spends the next 20 or so years in prison becoming a nice guy, a friend to others, the person who looks after a colony of feral cats on the prison grounds — a different person from the one who committed the horrible crime. No matter. By the time the death warrant comes down, he’s over it. He doesn’t want to talk to a reporter, doesn’t want to respond to an email. He’s too busy dealing with knowing the exact day and hour of his impending death. Then he takes that final car ride to Housing Unit 9 on the grounds of the otherwise abandoned Florence Prison complex.  Going home As the warden read the death warrant, a Catholic priest appeared in the death chamber. He placed a hand on McGill’s forehead and intoned the first words of Psalm 23, “The Lord is my Shepard, I shall not want.” Then he read the last rites. McGill’s lips moved in prayer.  At 10:10, the executioner started to push the drugs, saline from a black syringe, pentobarbital from two green syringes, then another of saline: time elapsed, 90 seconds. McGill kept his eyes closed. The priest, now sitting by McGill’s head, kept praying. After three minutes, McGill coughed once, twice, a deep cough that shook his chest. Then he stopped moving. At 10:26, the warden said it was over. McGill had gone home, wherever that is. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e10a9a200899a00ed37a6 Britney Spears stuns with a post-plea deal Instagram dance, college baseball HOT mic & is this dream normal? te 2026-05-20T19:51:05.823Z Britney Spears stuns with a post-plea deal Instagram dance, college baseball HOT mic & is this dream normal? Penultimate Hump Day of May! Didn't we just say that about April? Lordy, time is flying. That ain't a bad thing, by the way. The second half of the calendar is always the best part of the year. We spend the first six months of the season building the storylines and the characters, and then things really pick up around the midseason finale. It never fails. We're nothing if not consistent in this country. One minute, you're searching for #content in the middle of March. The next, you've got those beautiful few days in October when all the major sports collide on the same night. But first, we have to get there. We're a few sleeps away from our first real holiday weekend of 2026. Let's grind our tails off and finish the week strong. Welcome to a Hump Day Nightcaps — the one where Britney Spears dusts herself off after a rocky few months, and returns to Instagram with a BANG. SPORTS WORLD POISED FOR CHAOTICALLY BUSY 2026 WITH FIFA WORLD CUP, WINTER OLYMPICS AND MORE IN STORE What else? I've got some absolute gems down in the college baseball world as June Madness starts to sneak up on us, and does anyone else have this recurring nightmare? I always thought it was just me, and then I saw a tweet yesterday that blew my mind. You'll see. OK, grab you a million bucks if you have it lying around for National Millionaire Day, and settle in for a Hump Day 'Cap! I don't really have any quirky anecdotes to add here given I'm nowhere close to being a millionaire, but it does give me the chance to revisit arguably the greatest reality show of the 1990s ... Remember "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"? The best. God, it was the best. I'm talking about the early years with Regis, not the later years with Meredith Vieira. Nobody watched those. I feel like the OG show really revolutionized TV. Nobody had ever really seen a gameshow like that, with those stakes, and it was must-watch every week. It was also on during the absolute golden age of TV, when audiences would regularly reach 20 million to 30 million. The only thing that ever comes close to that now is the Super Bowl. But does the Super Bowl give us moments like this? Don't think so! STOP THE INSANITY 2.0: '90S ICON SUSAN POWTER'S TECH COMEBACK Just an iconic moment from an iconic show. We used to have it so good in this country, and we just flushed it down the toilet. PS: How great was Regis Philbin? Miss that dude. Can't believe it's been six years since we lost him. Sad. OK, let's get this class started with someone who is absolutely a millionaire ... or, at least she used to be. Britney Spears! Looks like Brit is back, baby! Rough start to the year for Spears, who was charged with a DUI in March and later pleded guilty to "wet reckless" in exchange for dropping the DUI charge. For those who don't know all about "wet reckless," it means she was instead hit with fines, given 12 months of probation, time served and will need to complete a DUI course. The plea offer is standard for defendants with no DUI history, no crash or injury on the road, and a low blood-alcohol level. "Brighter Days!!!" indeed for our girl. Good to see Britney back on her feet with an extra spring in her step. This is what it's all about. The American Dream. OK, let's keep this class moving because I have two meetings this afternoon that I'm very much looking forward to. June Madness is right around the corner, which means the college baseball season is starting to heat up. We've got conference tournaments this weekend, with the selection show on Monday. On that note, let's check in on yesterday's SEC opener between Vanderbilt and Kentucky! Goodness gracious. So much to break down here. For starters, screaming like THAT after an 89 mph fastball is insane behavior. Frankly, screaming like that after Strike 1 is ridiculous on its own, but mix in the fact that the pitch didn't even touch 90 (!!!), and it's a whole different level. A lot of folks are blaming today's travel ball culture for this behavior. I know this is Joe's turf, so I won't impede too much, but where do we stand on that? Is youth baseball to blame here? It's been a while since I played travel ball (15 years, sadly), but I certainly don't remember it looking like that back in the day. I know it's gotten out of control, but Lordy, that's a tough look. As was this over in the LSU game: Whew. See what I mean? College baseball deserves some more shine. I feel like it gets the short end of the stick when it comes to college sports, but it shouldn't. Clearly, it's electric. June Madness! As for the Vandy pitcher ... Thank goodness the Baseball Gods were tuned in here. They made quick work of Connor Fennell, and rightfully so. Wild stuff. OK, let's rapid-fire this Hump Day class into a big Hump Day Night. First up? Might as well stay in the college ranks, where ABS is apparently now a thing? I had no idea they were introducing it for the SEC tourney, but buddy, it's been an ... interesting ... experiment: Yikes. Look, ABS is clearly here to stay. It's been a success at the major league level, and the rumor mill says it's probably coming to college baseball next season. It's been generally fine, and that's coming from someone who wasn't thrilled about it in spring training. That being said ... in no world should that first clip be a strike. I don't care what the robot says. That ain't a strike. We used to be a proper country. Finally, on the way out, I leave you all with a question that's consumed me since last night when I saw this tweet: I have had that exact nightmare for years now. Years. It happens once every few months, and it's the same every single time. I show up to a random class at a random school, and it's exam week, and it's the first time I've been to said class that entire semester. And I just spend the entire dream panicking about flunking the class, which is obviously going to happen given I haven't showed up all semester. I've always thought I was crazy ... until I started reading the comments in that above thread. Apparently, this is a common dream? Has ANYONE here had it, or something similar? What does it mean? I assume it's stress-induced, but who knows? I'm hoping someone in class today does. Let me know! OK, that's it for today. Good work, everyone. Let's have a big night. I've got nothing clever to really end class with, so here's 'Smokin Hot Charley Hull ditching the cigarettes for nicotine pouches on the golf course. She joins NASCAR's Natalie Decker as the second woman to join the pouch community this month. It's a weird trend, but I'm not here to judge. See you tomorrow. OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. (roughly, we’re not robots). Ever had that dream? Email me at Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e1096a200899a00ed379d Aaron Rodgers confirms he's retiring after upcoming season with the Pittsburgh Steelers te 2026-05-20T19:50:46.353Z Aaron Rodgers confirms he's retiring after upcoming season with the Pittsburgh Steelers The next logical question on everyone's mind after Aaron Rodgers agreed to return for another NFL season last week is: Would he continue deciding year-to-year on how long he'd play, or would this be his final year? Well, we have an answer from Rodgers himself. "Yes," Rodgers told reporters on Wednesday when asked if he's retiring after this year. "This is it, yeah." AARON RODGERS SET TO BEGIN 22ND NFL SEASON WITH PITTSBURGH STEELERS So, Rodgers intends to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in what is his 22nd season and call it a career after that. Now comes the part where some people will think this is a good thing, a fitting end because Rodgers is 42-years-old and will be 43 in December, and obviously old enough to know his own mind and how much he has left in the proverbial tank. Some people will think this is terrible, because what if he's really good this season? What if he surprises himself? What are we going to do without Aaron Rodgers quarterbacksplaining to his teammates exactly how to run the plays they may or may not have practiced the previous week? And some people, well, won't believe a word Rodgers is saying. Because he's been known to change his mind before. He's been known to play with words before. He's been known to be kind of hard to predict both on and off the field. All of that is in play. But assuming Rodgers does indeed have a plan to play one more season and then disappear into private life — as he has promised he'd do in the past — it has to be said that no matter what happens this coming season, his legacy is pretty much already written. Aaron Rodgers is a Super Bowl champion and four-time NFL MVP. Only Peyton Manning, with five MVP awards, has won more. And yes, Rodgers still has a chance to tie him if he balls out this season. Aaron Rodgers currently ranks: Only Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Manning have thrown more TD passes than Rodgers. Rodgers may eclipse Manning's TD mark of 539 this season and finish third on the all-time list. Brady (649) and Brees (571) are likely out of reach in the TD pass category. Only Brady, Brees, Manning and Brett Favre have more career passing yards than Rodgers, who has 66,275. He would have to have an unlikely monster season to catch Manning who finished with 71,838 passing yards. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The point is Rodgers has eye-popping statistics that put him among the elite quarterbacks ever to play the game. He is a certain future Hall of Famer. Will he be considered among the all-time greats? That's another question. That's not an answer that always relies on statistics but rather includes opinion and number of Super Bowls won and how the fickle media felt about a player. The thinking here is Rodgers won't care much about that. He knows who he is, how he played, and apparently, when he's walking away. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDO SALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e107da200899a00ed3753 IrisGo, a startup backed by Andrew Ng, looks to become the AI desktop buddy you never knew you needed te 2026-05-20T19:50:21.900Z IrisGo, a startup backed by Andrew Ng, looks to become the AI desktop buddy you never knew you needed Initially billed as an "AI butler," Iris watches what happens on a user's desktop and automatically learns how to do tasks for them, its co-founder says. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0e2aa200899a00ed36f2 DNA cracks 40-year cold case mystery with arrest in library worker’s savage slaying: police te 2026-05-20T19:40:26.177Z DNA cracks 40-year cold case mystery with arrest in library worker’s savage slaying: police Nearly four decades to the exact date a 22-year-old Virginia woman was murdered, authorities have announced an arrest in the cold case.  Charles Berry, 66, of Newington, Connecticut, was taken into custody Monday in connection with the 1986 rape and murder of Roberta Walls, the Newington Police Department said in a statement.  The arrest was made in coordination with the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD), which issued an arrest warrant for charges related to the Virginia Beach homicide, police said.  The case began on May 15, 1986, when Walls’ body was discovered in a field behind Old Donation Elementary School, according to VBPD. SEND US A TIP HERE  Authorities previously said 22-year-old Walls was found "with obvious signs of trauma due to a violent assault."  FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X She suffered multiple stab wounds and had been raped during the attack, WAVY-TV reported. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Police previously revealed she was last seen alive at the Bayside Public Library the night before her murder, which is located across the street from where her body was discovered. COLD CASE BREAKTHROUGH SOLVES TEEN KILLING AFTER SUSPECT LIVED FREE FOR DECADES: 'BETTER BE AFRAID' Walls reportedly was an employee at the library and was leaving work to meet with friends when she disappeared. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB In 2017, authorities received funding to use DNA samples preserved from Walls’ body to compile a composite image of a person of interest, the outlet reported.  SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Following his arrest, Berry was transported to the New Britain Superior Court in Connecticut on Tuesday as he awaits extradition, according to authorities. He was subsequently indicted by a grand jury "in connection to Robert Walls’ [murder]," FOX 61 reported. His bail has been set at $2 million  by the Connecticut court.  Fox News Digital reached out to the Virginia Beach Police Department for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0be7a200899a00ed365e Karen Bass grilled over broken homelessness promise, blames bureaucracy for slowed progress te 2026-05-20T19:30:47.778Z Karen Bass grilled over broken homelessness promise, blames bureaucracy for slowed progress Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was grilled about her past promise to end street homelessness in the city, but admitted in an interview released Wednesday that she unfortunately fell far short of that goal. Bass, who is running for re-election, did an interview with CNN at the St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus, formerly a hospital, that is being transformed into a facility for mental health, addiction treatment and housing for the homeless. Los Angeles is one of many cities in California that have become known for homelessness. Anchor Elex Michaelson asked, "So, when you talked to Jake Tapper in 2023, you said that your goal was to end street homelessness in LA by 2026. It's now 2026 and we haven't ended it. How are you so off?" "We haven't ended it," Bass agreed. "Basically when I said that, it was at the beginning of my term. I am very committed to achieving that goal. I didn't anticipate some of the bureaucratic barriers that I would experience, but I am prepared to take those on now." LA FIRES TRAGIC REMINDER THAT IGNORING HOMELESS PROBLEM CAN'T CONTINUE She went on to argue that Los Angeles had made a choice in past decades to not address homelessness and focus solely on building, noting she has fast-tracked many affordable housing units. "So, basically, the policy of LA City and LA County was we could accept street homelessness as long as we were building. We didn't anticipate the problem metastasizing," she said. "In my three and a half years, for the first time, two years in a row, street homelessness has decreased in our city. There hadn't been a decrease before." Bass added that while this is a policy that impacts people from all walks of life, there are actually some bureaucrats dedicated to continuing it. "So this is a problem that all Angelenos experience, and we have got to have a commitment that this has to end," she said. "The city and the county never made that commitment before, and I found something that surprised me. I found a lot of people who work internally in the system who were very resistant to ending street homelessness." LA TIMES OWNER SAYS ENDORSING KAREN BASS WAS A ‘MISTAKE' DUE TO INCOMPETENCE "But you promised that it would go away 100%," Michaelson said. "And it's only gone down about 17.6%. So why should people trust you that you're going to be able to get to the 100%?" Bass said it was the first time the issue had decreased at all, arguing that the accomplishments made so far were due to her leadership. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "We need to end the failed policies of the past, which is, ‘All we're going to do is focus on building, and we are going to ignore street homelessness.’ That is what the city and the county has done for years," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0bd0a200899a00ed3628 Cuba is out of gas, prices are soaring and electricity is scarce. te 2026-05-20T19:30:24.620Z Cuba is out of gas, prices are soaring and electricity is scarce. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e09b6a200899a00ed35c2 ‘Hunter Biden’ X account debuts with eyebrow-raising claim as GOP lawmakers pile on te 2026-05-20T19:21:26.729Z ‘Hunter Biden’ X account debuts with eyebrow-raising claim as GOP lawmakers pile on A newly active X account bearing former first son Hunter Biden’s name drew mockery from GOP lawmakers and prominent social media personalities after posting its first message Tuesday. "Your laptop’s reputation precedes you," Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn wrote in response to the "@HunterBiden" account.  Fox News Digital reached out to X and Hunter Biden's art gallery to verify if the account belongs to the former president’s son, but did not receive confirmation. The account has garnered thousands of followers and interactions since Tuesday, when it launched its first message.  "I'm Hunter Biden. You've never actually heard from me," the account blaring the former first son's name posted.  The account's profile reads: "Artist. Author. Recovery Advocate." HUNTER BIDEN HELPED MAKE CAMPAIGN DECISIONS, WAS MAJOR FIXTURE IN FATHER'S ORBIT, AUTHOR SAYS Hunter, 56, has re-emerged in the public spotlight as he attempts to rebuild his image following years of controversy involving drug addiction, legal troubles and scrutiny surrounding his personal life.  The X account, @HunterBiden, was first launched in 2013, according to a Fox News Digital review, but posted its first public message on Tuesday. Hunter Biden's art gallery website is linked to the X account, while the art gallery's website links to the X account, a YouTube page and a Substack account.  The tweet sparked a wave of mockery aimed at the younger Biden, as well as a handful of accounts quipping that the former first son would allegedly launch a 2028 run.  "We’ve heard plenty," said Republican Indiana Sen. Jim Banks responded to the account.  "Trust me, we've heard and seen ENOUGH from you," Republican Missouri Rep. Jason Smith chimed in. Other social media users quickly piled onto the alleged Hunter Biden post, resurfacing past controversies and even floating him as a potential political candidate. "Oh this oughta be good," said conservative commentator Nick Sortor in an X response. "Very real chance he doesn’t remember that we have, in fact, heard from him in hours of podcasting before now," said Fox News contributor Mary Katharine Ham. "The 2028 Dark Horse Candidate," wrote one X user, while another added "He’s running." MAMDANI’S WIFE’S 'STUDENT SKETCHBOOK’ ART IS HUNTER BIDEN EFFECT ALL OVER AGAIN, SAYS US ARTIST Additionally, Candace Owens tagged the X account in a trailer for her upcoming interview with Hunter Biden, who is continuing a media tour following years of controversy while under the public spotlight.  The @HunterBiden account reposted the video, writing, "She’s got questions. I’ve got answers. Thursday." JOE BIDEN POSES WITH HUNTER'S CHINESE BUSINESS ASSOCIATES IN NEWLY SURFACED PHOTOS: 'INCREDIBLY DAMNING' HUNTER BIDEN'S FINANCIAL WOES REVEALED IN NEW MOTION TO DROP LAWSUIT: 'SIGNIFICANT DEBT' Hunter Biden has been involved in a string of controversies spanning his foreign business dealings, tax and gun charges, and scrutiny tied to his family’s political connections. Hunter received a pardon from President Joe Biden for any offense he "has committed or may have committed" from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 1, 2024, before his father left office. In September 2024, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges in California for a scheme evading over $1.4 million in taxes from 2016 to 2019. He was also convicted in Delaware in June 2024 for lying on a federal form about his drug use to purchase a firearm in 2018. Hunter published a memoir titled "Beautiful Things: A Memoir" in 2021 which details his battle with severe substance abuse and family tragedies from his own perspective. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e09a3a200899a00ed35b9 Trump honors two record-breaking athletes at US Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony te 2026-05-20T19:21:07.152Z Trump honors two record-breaking athletes at US Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony President Donald Trump attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony on Wednesday and honored two senior athletes. While speaking at the graduation in New London, Connecticut, Trump said that the graduating class was "blessed with many tremendous athletes" and invited two in particular to join him on stage. First, Trump introduced Broock Desta, the academy's all-time leader in receptions, yards and touchdowns. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Do we have a little NFL future here? Maybe? I don't know, usually that could happen when you're leading by that much," Trump said of Desta. Desta also played for the academy's basketball team his senior season, but he was a true star on the gridiron. In 36 career games, Desta caught 29 touchdowns while also rushing for one and throwing another. He racked up 3,487 receiving yards on 234 catches. Next to the stage was women's lacrosse star Abby McAllister, the women's lacrosse program's all-time leader in assists and points. "Are you that good?" Trump asked jokingly before adding, "That's a big record." "We throw them a little off on timing when I do this, but what the hell? We have time. Right? This is your day. And when somebody achieves what these people did, we should give them a little extra recognition, right?" Trump continued. BRONCOS STAR GARETT BOLLES REFLECTS ON TEAM BROTHERHOOD AFTER MEETING WITH NATION'S HEROES FOR MEMORIAL DAY Between introducing the athletes, Trump mentioned his executive order from 2019 in which he allowed graduates of the U.S. military academies to play professional sports before fulfilling their active-duty requirement. "We made it possible for people like Broock that really have a great ability at sport, and in some cases, will be drafted by the NFL or have a chance of getting into the NFL, or baseball or basketball or whatever it might be. The problem is they had a service," Trump said. "You know, they had to serve five years. And that's not exactly conducive to being drafted very high if you had to go away... "It has made such a difference. It's also made a big difference in recruiting. That's why your teams are better today than they used to be. ... it made your recruiting much better because you're able to now recruit the top the top people, people that really have a chance of getting into professional sports and one of the reasons you have such good teams." Trump was also presented a Coast Guard football helmet. As NIL has run rampant in college sports, Trump signed an executive order to "preserve the unique American institution of college athletics by restoring order, fairness, and stability" last month. The order "directs Federal agencies to bolster the effectiveness of key college-sports rules on transferring, eligibility, and pay-for-play by evaluating whether violations of such rules render a university unfit for Federal grants and contracts." 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/6a0e098ea200899a00ed359b South Carolina House Passes New Map Aimed at Forcing Out Clyburn te 2026-05-20T19:20:46.060Z South Carolina House Passes New Map Aimed at Forcing Out Clyburn The changes include a redraw of the congressional district held by James E. Clyburn, the Democratic power broker. The map now goes to the State Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0976a200899a00ed356a OpenAI barrels toward IPO that may happen in September te 2026-05-20T19:20:22.096Z OpenAI barrels toward IPO that may happen in September A day after Elon Musk lost his lawsuit that threatened OpenAI's structure, leadership and finances, OpenAI is reportedly back to prepping for its IPO. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0732a200899a00ed350d Rubio Moves Closer to Decades-Long Goal of Transforming Cuba te 2026-05-20T19:10:42.504Z Rubio Moves Closer to Decades-Long Goal of Transforming Cuba The secretary of state is the son of immigrants who left Cuba before the Castro revolution to look for economic opportunities. Yet, he pursues change with the zeal of a political exile. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e071ea200899a00ed3504 Prosecutor Is Charged With Stealing Sealed Report on Trump Documents Case te 2026-05-20T19:10:22.666Z Prosecutor Is Charged With Stealing Sealed Report on Trump Documents Case The Justice Department accused Carmen Lineberger of emailing records related to the special counsel’s investigation to a personal account. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0517a200899a00ed34a9 Trump jolts immigration hawks with surprising defense of Chinese students in USA te 2026-05-20T19:01:43.906Z Trump jolts immigration hawks with surprising defense of Chinese students in USA President Donald Trump split with immigration hawks by defending Chinese students in the U.S. while also softening on Chinese-owned farmland — creating friction inside MAGA and unexpected overlap with moderate Democrats. Fox News’ Sean Hannity asked Trump in a recent interview from Beijing about concerns surrounding Chinese nationals attending school in the U.S. and China-linked entities purchasing farmland, including in sensitive areas like near a North Dakota military base that raised eyebrows earlier this decade. Republicans have long warned that Chinese student visa programs could expose U.S. research and state secrets to the Chinese Communist Party, while GOP officials like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer have pushed for tougher restrictions on Chinese ownership of American farmland. "It’s not that I love it. You want to see farm prices drop; you want to see farmers lose a lot of money just take that out of the market. But they've had a lot of land for a long time. Obama did nothing about it," Trump said. SENATORS RICKETTS, FETTERMAN UNITE AGAINST CHINA'S QUIET INVASION OF US FARMLAND Trump also defended allowing Chinese students to study in the U.S., calling them "good students" and arguing that banning them would unnecessarily inflame tensions with Beijing. "I frankly think that it's good that people come from other countries and they learn our culture and many of them want to stay here," Trump said, while admitting that it "doesn’t sound like a very conservative position – and I’m a conservative… commonsense guy. I think MAGA is ‘common sense,'" he said. The comments triggered backlash from the right wing of the MAGA movement, with former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene disputing, "No — that’s not commonsense." "Trump says it’s insulting to tell China their students can’t go to our universities, imagine being an American student and receiving a rejection letter while 500,000 Chinese students get in," Greene said, according to the left-wing New Republic. "And no – it’s not OK for China to buy our farmland." Some Democrats, however, appeared heartened by Trump’s more moderate stance on a major sticking point in the immigration field. Fox News Digital reached out to top Democrats on the moderate New Democrat Coalition’s Border Security Working Group. Chairman Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico told Fox News Digital that while he disagrees with Trump "on a lot" regarding immigration enforcement, he will continue to support efforts to bring new blood into the American economy. "I have long supported building America’s workforce by encouraging the best and brightest across the world to come study in the U.S. and build their careers and families here," said Vasquez. "Congress should expand more legal pathways for students to stay here and start businesses, grow the American economy, and help our country fill critical needs in key industries like healthcare, manufacturing, quantum AI and engineering."  A Vasquez spokesperson added that the lawmaker, however, agrees with conservatives on one point where Trump differed — that Chinese nationals should not be permitted to purchase U.S. farmland. "Food security is national security," the spokesperson said. Speaking to Hannity, Trump added: "I could tell [Xi], I don't want any students, it’s a very insulting thing to say to a country. They would then immediately go out and start building universities all over China." Trump argued that without the influx of Chinese students, middling and lower-tier universities would begin dying on the vine financially. Lora Ries, former counsel for the House Judiciary Committee’s immigration subcommittee and a 30-year policy expert now with the Heritage Foundation, told Fox News Digital that universities have grown too dependent on foreign students because they often pay "full freight" — and made the case for scrutinizing the education system rather than keeping it propped up with foreign tuition. TRUMP CLAIMS GOP 'VERY OPEN' TO KEEPING 'DREAMERS' IN US, TAKES SHOT AT 'VERY DIFFICULT' DEMS "It is no longer a level playing field for American students to get into these universities. We also know many of these universities are producing degrees that don't have a great return on investment: gender studies, et cetera. So why on earth do we want to keep universities that depend on those sorts of degrees afloat?" Ries said. "We shouldn't justify continuing to bring in high levels of foreign students to keep so many universities in business when the Big-Ed model is absolutely upside-down." According to Ries, Chinese and other foreign student blocs exacerbate the difficulty American students face getting into colleges — while native students are also not finding meaningful jobs after graduation. Ries said the issue is "right up Trump’s alley," but not in the way the president posited on "Hannity." She said Trump could shake up "Big-Ed" by incentivizing quality degrees and disincentivizing ones that leave American graduates occupationally stranded. FOREIGN STUDENTS WHO HATE AMERICA DON'T DESERVE VISAS — AND WE HAVE TOOLS TO STOP THEM When it comes to the adage about jobs Americans supposedly won’t do, she pointed to the medical field, which has seen an influx of foreign students. "You can't say medicine is a job that Americans won't do, so what's going on?" she said. She also noted that Chinese nationals cannot come to live in America without the knowledge of — and often information-sharing with — the CCP, which itself poses a risk. "Also, Chairman Xi can say, ‘Well, America is in decline,’ as he just did in this summit." When asked for comment, a White House spokesperson directed Fox News Digital to the president’s remarks to Hannity. Trump’s comments set up a new potential divergence between presidential policy and conservative politics among some of his current and former most ardent supporters, including Greene. It also, however, potentially opens up a rare immigration dialogue with Democrats like Vasquez and his coalition of moderates, who have been trying to advance their own fixes to the broken system. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0504a200899a00ed34a0 Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong fined for vulgar response to female heckler: report te 2026-05-20T19:01:24.434Z Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong fined for vulgar response to female heckler: report Chicago Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was reportedly fined an undisclosed amount of money for his interaction with a Chicago White Sox fan on Saturday. Crow-Armstrong, 24, was heckled by a fan after making a play during the fifth inning of the team’s 8-3 loss to the White Sox. He had a vulgar response to the female heckler. "You suck my f–-ing d–k b----," Crow-Armstrong told the female fan. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The fine for Crow-Armstrong is undisclosed, ESPN reported. He said he regretted his actions on Monday. "I think I just regret my choice of words the most and who that affects in my life, directly and indirectly," Crow-Armstrong said. "I don’t think that any of the women in my life would ever think that I would use those kind of words regularly, especially referring to them. "So I’m just bummed out about the word choice, and that a bunch of little kids go and probably find their way to social media and see that as well." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he spoke with Crow-Armstrong and called fan interactions as part of the job. "He made a mistake, and we’ve got to move on from it," Counsell said before Chicago's 9-3 loss to Milwaukee. "It’s a reality of this job. It happens. Fan interactions happen. You want to try to keep them positive, even when they’re not. Sometimes when it’s a really emotional situation, it’s difficult, but it’s still a requirement of the job." Crow-Armstrong is one of the best defensive center fielders in baseball and made his first All-Star team last season. Last season, Crow-Armstrong hit .247 with 31 home runs and 95 RBI. This season, Crow-Armstrong has not had the same success. In 49 games, he has hit just .229 with five home runs and 20 RBI. The Cubs (29-20) will take on the Milwaukee Brewers (28-18) in the final game of their three-game series on Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e04f0a200899a00ed3497 Rashee Rice's jail stint could derail knee surgery rehab and cost him millions in contract money te 2026-05-20T19:01:04.656Z Rashee Rice's jail stint could derail knee surgery rehab and cost him millions in contract money If you thought the worst part about Rashee Rice's poor conduct was testing positive for marijuana, which broke a condition of his probation and resulted in him being sent to jail, then you'd be wrong. Yes, spending 30 days in jail is obviously not a good experience. But Rice's timing is atrocious. And self-defeating on multiple levels. RASHEE RICE JAILED FOR 30 DAYS AND IT COULD GET WORSE That's because Rice is spending the next few weeks in the Dallas County jail until his scheduled release on June 16 at a time he needs to be rehabilitating from knee surgery that he had last week, Fox News and OutKick have confirmed. The surgery was a cleanup procedure on his right knee to remove loose bodies that were causing the Kansas City Chiefs receiver inflammation and discomfort. The rehabilitation from the surgery was expected to keep Rice out of the team's offseason program including OTAs and mandatory minicamp for the next two months. PATRICK MAHOMES SAYS HE HAS TO BE HELD BACK FROM PUSHING SO HARD IN INJURY REHAB, SHARES HOPES FOR WEEK 1 Rice was nonetheless expected to be ready for the start of training camp in July. But that was assuming he could stick to the prescribed rehabilitation program that is typical for world-class athletes needing to regain total function of a knee following surgery. That means diligent, intense work with trainers and on equipment not found at most people's homes or gyms. And certainly not in the Dallas County jail. Rice is in jail the first month of his rehabilitation program and that could adversely affect his timeline for a complete recovery from what was an otherwise routine procedure. One medical source said if it was known Rice would miss the first month of rehabilitation, doctors would have advised he wait on the surgery until after his jail time. All of this is happening to Rice because he got caught violating conditions of his probation. Rice knew he must submit to random urine samples "to determine the use of illicit drugs or alcohol." He knew he was not allowed to "possess, consume, or purchase any alcoholic beverages, or illegal controlled substances during the term of supervision." And yet, he tested positive for THC (marijuana). Rice's probation stems, of course, from his 2024 automobile wreck in which he was speeding and left multiple people injured, and his 2025 conviction on two third-degree felony charges — causing a collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. The receiver was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years' probation for his role in that fateful multi-car crash and the sentence he is serving now is the 30 days from the original sentencing. The timing of this probation violation and how it may affect Rice's recovery from surgery is also going to affect his wallet. The receiver has faced multiple setbacks during his time with the Chiefs. He's had to serve a six-game NFL suspension based on his conviction and missed most of the 2024 season with a knee injury. All that no doubt caused the Chiefs to discuss whether or not to give Rice a contract extension this offseason as he heads into the final year of his rookie contract. The possibility of that extension is on hold, at least for now, per a league source. That means in a league that is paying top 10 wide receivers anywhere from $30 to $42 million per season on average, Rice has hurt himself. He's cost himself some trust within the Chiefs organization, he's possibly cost himself the ability to be ready for the start of training camp, and he's likely cost himself millions of dollars. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e04dca200899a00ed348e Dan Le Batard, who previously avoided Doug Emhoff abuse allegation, declares journalism 'dead' te 2026-05-20T19:00:44.908Z Dan Le Batard, who previously avoided Doug Emhoff abuse allegation, declares journalism 'dead' Podcast host Dan Le Batard declared sports journalism "dead" this week during a segment about Amazon’s studio crew criticizing ESPN insider Shams Charania for breaking the league’s MVP award before the official announcement. "I’d like that time to live forever. [Sports journalism] is dead. It’s not dying, it’s dead," Le Batard said. "These streamers have no interest, none of them, none of them, have any interest in doing journalism and that’s why I’m telling you this war, the journalists have already lost it." Whether sports journalism is actually dead is one topic. Hearing Dan Le Batard make the declaration is another entirely. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Le Batard was once a respected columnist and investigative reporter at the Miami Herald. He built a reputation as a sharp, witty voice in sports media. He deserves credit for that work. But few people have done more to undermine the integrity of the industry in recent years than he has. Few have blurred the lines between journalism, activism, performance, and selective outrage more aggressively. Consider his coverage of women and domestic violence. In recent years, Le Batard has publicly framed himself as someone with zero tolerance for the mistreatment of women. He forcefully condemned UFC President Dana White after White was filmed slapping his wife, and he repeatedly weighed in on allegations against former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. "From the franchise that gave you the Ray Rice elevator video, we get this flailing bulls--- making it sound like Justin Tucker was the victim," Le Batard wrote on X after Baltimore released Tucker. "‘We’ve released Justin Tucker’ would have sufficed. Football players don’t respect kickers. But the Ravens respect this one, who was bad last year, more than they do women." On the surface, those comments sound like the words of a journalist taking allegations seriously and holding powerful people accountable. The issue is the hypocrisy. CAN VICTOR WEMBANYAMA BE THE TRUE FACE OF THE NBA AS A EUROPEAN? | BOBBY BURACK A month before the 2024 presidential election, the Daily Mail published allegations from an ex-girlfriend of Doug Emhoff, husband of then-Vice President Kamala Harris. The woman, who claimed witnesses could corroborate her account, accused Emhoff of "forcefully slapping" her during an incident in 2012. Emhoff’s first major interview after the report was not with CNN or MSNBC. It was with Dan Le Batard. And yet, Le Batard never asked about the allegations. Not once. Instead, he opened the interview with a question about love. "Tell me what you've learned about love from your wife," Le Batard asked. "Communication," Emhoff responded. To be clear, no one expected Le Batard to conduct a hostile interrogation. The interview was clearly intended to humanize Emhoff and help rehabilitate the public perception of the Harris campaign. Fine. That happens in media. However, refusing to acknowledge the allegations represented an embarrassing abandonment of basic journalistic standards. Even openly partisan networks would almost certainly have asked Emhoff for a response, if only to satisfy the minimum obligation of addressing a major allegation involving a national political figure. OutKick asked Le Batard on Tuesday about declaring journalism "dead" while simultaneously conducting interviews like the one with Emhoff. He did not respond. We will update the story if he does. The hypocrisy of the Emhoff interview was not an isolated contradiction. Years earlier, Le Batard hired Howard Bryant to work for Meadowlark Media. Bryant had previously been arrested after allegedly assaulting his wife in public in front of their 6-year-old son. According to reports, witnesses told police Bryant was seen choking his wife. Bryant was also charged with assaulting a responding police officer. Given Le Batard’s repeated public declarations about violence against women, his decision to employ Bryant raised obvious questions. Questions he has never seriously addressed, despite our repeated inquiries. It’s also worth noting that Le Batard’s executive producer, Mike Ryan, defended the Emhoff interview earlier this year by dismissing critics as "pedos" for supporting Donald Trump. In other words, he had no defense at all. And when it comes to the kind of journalism Le Batard appears to value, he was the only notable media figure to defend Deadspin after the outlet falsely framed a 9-year-old Chiefs fan as wearing blackface. The family later filed a defamation lawsuit against Deadspin, after which The Dan Le Batard Show’s official X account quietly deleted the clip. This history makes Le Batard’s eulogy for sports journalism difficult to take seriously. If sports journalism is dying, it’s because figures like Dan Le Batard abandoned the core principles in favor of partisan politics and hackneyed culture war theater. The fact that he now casts himself as the ombudsman of the industry is insulting to the few people left trying to practice sports. We now await Le Batard to land the first interview with Diddy after he is released from prison, only to ask him about "love." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0297a200899a00ed3420 Trump's endorsement put to the test in Alabama Senate runoff to replace Tuberville te 2026-05-20T18:51:03.901Z Trump's endorsement put to the test in Alabama Senate runoff to replace Tuberville Alabama is one step closer to anointing the Republican successor to Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. But determining which candidate will come out on top is still weeks away, given that Tuberville’s decision to run for governor and vacate his Senate seat ignited a crowded race to replace him. And in Alabama, if a candidate doesn’t get a majority of votes, a runoff is triggered. Out of the field of Republican hopefuls, Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson emerged from the seven-way clash. They will again square off on June 16. TRUMP'S EARLIEST SUPPORTER ANNOUNCES BID FOR ALABAMA SENATE SEAT It will also be another test of President Donald Trump's endorsement power in Alabama, where his track record has not been 100%. Moore, who announced his candidacy to Fox News Digital last year, has Trump’s backing. It’s an endorsement he re-upped during a recent tele-rally urging support for the three-term member of the House. "He’s a true America First Patriot who’s been with me from the very beginning," Trump said during the rally. ALABAMA REPUBLICANS PLOW FORWARD AFTER KEY SUPREME COURT WIN PUTS CONGRESSIONAL MAP IN QUESTION Moore, who is a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus and a self-styled fiscal hawk, has a longstanding history of supporting Trump. Indeed, he was the first elected official in the country to endorse Trump during his first run for office in 2015. "I think my number one job is to protect the people's liberty and to support the president in that process," Moore told Fox News Digital last year. "And so, for us, it's an opportunity to continue to fight for the America First agenda, and also make sure we have conservatives in the Senate from Alabama that are truly the voice of the people." TRUMP BACKS PAXTON IN TEXAS REPUBLICAN SENATE SHOWDOWN WITH CORNYN Hudson narrowly squeaked into the second place spot against Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in a race that wasn't locked in until several hours after polls closed. Marshall had a stronger name ID heading into the race, and has served as the Yellowhammer State's top law enforcement officer since 2017. And most recently, he made waves after demanding that a federal court in Alabama adhere to the Supreme Court’s recent redistricting decision in Louisiana and allow the state’s maps drawn during the 2020 cycle to be used on primary day. But it wasn't enough to best either Moore or Hudson. And the winner of that contest next month will face either Everett Wess and Dakarai Lariett, who are similarly headed for a runoff race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e026fa200899a00ed340d Barney Frank, Gay Pioneer and Liberal Stalwart in Congress, Dies at 86 te 2026-05-20T18:50:23.825Z Barney Frank, Gay Pioneer and Liberal Stalwart in Congress, Dies at 86 Often voted the “brainiest,” “funniest” and “most eloquent” member of the House, he was also the first to come out voluntarily and helped normalize being openly gay in public office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e007ea200899a00ed33c0 LHUSD board to discuss ASU dorm purchase Thursday te 2026-05-20T18:42:06.698Z LHUSD board to discuss ASU dorm purchase Thursday Lake Havasu Unified School District’s Governing Board will meet in a special session Thursday at noon to discuss the possible purchase of the former Arizona State University dorms in executive session. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0067a200899a00ed339a Jeff Bezos confronted on Washington Post layoffs, argues paper must be profitable regardless of his wealth te 2026-05-20T18:41:43.612Z Jeff Bezos confronted on Washington Post layoffs, argues paper must be profitable regardless of his wealth Billionaire Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos on Wednesday responded to criticism of the brutal round of layoffs at his paper earlier this year, saying it needs to maintain relevancy and turn a profit regardless of his wealth. Several departments were gutted, including its sports, metro and books sections, as well as its foreign correspondents and photojournalists. The massive headcount reduction stunned the media industry, although the paper's heavy financial losses were no secret. Bezos sat down with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin, who bluntly asked, "The company laid off about 30 percent of its staff, and there are a lot of people out there who said, ‘Jeff’s super wealthy, he’s talked about this being a public trust, something that he bought early on, how much you care about that piece of it. Why lay people off? Why fire people? Why don’t you subsidize the business?" "The Post needs to be a profitable enterprise that stands on its own two feet," Bezos shot back. The Amazon founder is among the world’s richest men with an estimated net worth of around $270 billion, according to Forbes. WASHINGTON POST’S DAILY DIGITAL READER BASE SHRUNK DURING BIDEN YEARS BY NEARLY 90%, INTERNAL DATA REVEALS "But does it? Some people say it should be a trust," Sorkin said. "Let me tell you why. It’s a measure of its relevance. If people won’t pay for our product, it’s not a good enough product," Bezos said. "It would be like poetry without rhyming. It’s too easy," Bezos added. "So, it’s got to be something that people will pay for, because that’s a signal. It’s a signal that we’re providing a relevant service." Bezos then pointed out that The New York Times, where Sorkin also serves as a financial columnist, makes "a ton of money." BEZOS DEFENDS WAPO ENDING PRESIDENTIAL ENDORSEMENTS AS THE 'RIGHT' CHOICE: 'I'M VERY PROUD OF THE DECISION' "You guys are doing very well financially, and you’re providing a service that people are willing to pay for. We can do that, too," Bezos said. "And guess what I told them when we were planning those layoffs. I didn’t pick who was going to get laid off or which departments. I said, ‘Follow the data,’" Bezos continued. "Follow the data, and I said there is one exception to this… don’t follow the data on investigative reporting." Bezos said the "heart of the Post is investigative reporting," and suggested the unit will continue to thrive. "Our newsroom today, after the layoffs, is still larger than when we did Watergate and the Pentagon Papers," Bezos said. "The Post is going to continue to be an important institution, in fact, it’s going to be a more important institution because of this financial discipline." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Bezos pointed to a recent Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, which is considered the most prestigious of awards. The Post won the 2026 edition for in-depth coverage of the Trump administration's efforts to transform the federal government. "It needs to be relevant to readers, it needs to stand on its own two feet," Bezos said. Sorkin also asked Bezos point-blank if he wanted to own the paper. "Do you want to own it? And the reason I ask is you’ve talked about how you are, by default, to some degree a conflicted owner, given you own all of these other businesses," the CNBC host asked. "When I bought The Post, it was very unprofitable when I brought it. The newsroom was even smaller than it is today. We turned it around in two years, it was profitable for six years. I put all that money back in The Post and grew the newsroom, so we’ve shrunk it back some now. But we haven’t shrunk it back to what it was when I bought it," Bezos responded. He said the Post didn't adapt, and the news environment has changed a lot over the years. Bezos bought the Washington Post in 2013 for $250 million. The paper thrived during the first Trump administration, but it has struggled in recent years with subscriber losses and bruising layoffs. Bezos took particular heat in 2024 when he yanked the liberal editorial board's planned endorsement of Kamala Harris, shortly before her loss to President Donald Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0054a200899a00ed3391 Trump-backed nominees dominate primary contests as president tightens party vicegrip te 2026-05-20T18:41:24.157Z Trump-backed nominees dominate primary contests as president tightens party vicegrip President Donald Trump was the biggest winner of Tuesday’s wide slate of primary elections as the president celebrated a large swath of his preferred candidates winning GOP primaries or advancing to runoff elections.  In the most expensive primary in U.S. House history, a longtime thorn in Trump’s side, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., lost to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s fourth district. Gallrein defeated Massie soundly with nearly 55% of the vote to Massie’s 45.1%, according to The Associated Press. The defeat will mark the end to Massie’s congressional stint, a tenure which, toward its end, saw Massie increasingly opposing Trump and criticizing the president’s actions on trade deals, the Jeffrey Epstein files and the Iran war. In his concession speech, Massie highlighted the influx of support his opponent received from pro-Israel groups like the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). "I would have come out sooner, but I had to call my opponent to concede and it took a while to find him in Tel Aviv," he joked to his supporters Tuesday night. TRUMP TARGETS MASSIE IN EXPLOSIVE KENTUCKY SHOWDOWN AS SIX STATES HOLD HIGH-STAKES PRIMARIES Pro-Israeli groups like AIPAC and the Republican Jewish Coalition, as well as other pro-Trump groups, poured millions of dollars into attack ads against Massie and support ads for Gallrein. With over $32 million spent on the race overall, the contest became the most expensive primary in House history. Trump and surrogates, like Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, campaigned arduously against Massie in Kentucky and in national media, with Trump referring to Massie as the "Worst Republican Congressman in History" in one of many pre-primary attacks on Truth Social. Gallrein, for his part, thanked Trump for his support and told supporters "the winner of the race tonight is not so much Ed Gallrein… but it’s the Republicans of Kentucky Congressional district four and their families, who I will be a champion for in Washington." ANDY BARR BESTS CROWDED SENATE PRIMARY WITH HELP FROM TRUMP ON WAY TO REPLACING MCCONNELL Elsewhere in Kentucky, Trump-backed Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., won the GOP nomination for Kentucky’s Senate seat, vacated by Sen. Mitch McConnell’s decision not to run for reelection. Barr defeated former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron handily, winning over 60% of the vote, according to AP. He will face former Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker, who won the Democratic Party’s nomination Tuesday.  In Georgia, another Trump foe conceded defeat when the state’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger failed to advance in the GOP gubernatorial primary, falling behind Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson, both of whom will advance to a June 16 runoff.  Raffensperger drew Trump's ire in 2021 when he publicly contested claims Trump made that the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia were inaccurate. TRUMP'S GEORGIA CANDIDATE HEADS TO GOP RUNOFF FOR GOVERNOR AGAINST BILLIONAIRE BUSINESSMAN JACKSON While Trump did not actively campaign against Raffensperger, he threw his support behind Jones, the race’s top vote-getter with over 38% of the vote, according to AP. Jackson finished with roughly 32.5%, compared to Raffensperger’s 15%, per AP.  The winner of June’s runoff will face Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former mayor of Atlanta who earlier this month collected former President Joe Biden’s first political endorsement since leaving office. Bottoms defeated her Democratic opponents comfortably, collecting over 56% of the vote, per AP. In the state’s Senate primary, a race in which Trump chose not to place his thumb on the scale, Rep. Mike Collins and former NFL coach Derek Dooley both advanced to the June 16 primary, both gaining more votes than Rep. Buddy Carter, who will not advance. TRUMP-BACKED REPUBLICAN PADS GOP'S FRAGILE HOUSE MAJORITY BY WINNING SHOWDOWN FOR MTG'S FORMER SEAT Collins, a strong and vocal supporter of Trump’s, gained the most votes, pulling in over 40%, according to AP. Dooley, a former football coach who most recently coached at the University of Alabama, advanced with just over 30% of the vote.  Speaking of Alabama and football, former Auburn University head football coach and current U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., secured his party’s nomination to become the next governor of Alabama. Tuberville, who was also backed by Trump, will face former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones, who won his party’s nomination Tuesday.  To replace Tuberville in the Senate, Trump-favored Rep. Barry Moore advanced in the GOP Senate primary with close to 40% of the vote, according to the AP. Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson and Alabama Secretary of State Steve Marshall are neck-and-neck competing for the second spot to see who will advance to the June runoff to compete against Moore. With an estimated 5,500 votes remaining to be counted as of this writing, Hudson leads Marshall with 123,531 votes compared to Marshall’s 118,228, according to the AP.  Elsewhere in the country, Trump-backed candidates enjoyed victories in Idaho, as incumbents Gov. Brad Little and Sen. Jim Risch won their primaries. In Oregon, Trump-backed incumbent Rep. Clifford Bentz won his primary handily.  Outside of Trump’s sphere of influence, Pennsylvania Democrats celebrated primary victories for a trio of candidates backed by Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro. Bob Harvie, Bob Brooks and Janelle Stelson all won their primaries and will advance to face GOP incumbents in districts the Democrats hope to flip in November.  Fox News’ Sally Persons and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0040a200899a00ed3388 12 power, hand and auto tools dads will love this Father's Day te 2026-05-20T18:41:04.327Z 12 power, hand and auto tools dads will love this Father's Day Most dads love tools, but they rarely buy the ones they really want for themselves. Instead of grabbing another random gift off the shelf, give him a practical power, hand or auto tool he'll actually use — from a DeWalt drill and driver set to car jump starters and American-made hammers he'll reach for with every handy project. Original price: $39.99 For the hands-on dad, a tire inflator helps when it really counts. This small tool packs a big punch, filling flats on cars, trucks and even RVs in minutes. It also doubles as a flashlight and power bank. DeWalt makes a tougher 20-volt version, also with a built-in flashlight. READ MORE: DeWalt drills, Black+Decker tools and portable tire inflators start at $13 this week Original price: $239 DeWalt's drill and driver give dad double the power for projects around the house. The long-lasting batteries handle hours of demanding tasks, while the LED lights brighten dark workspaces. Right now, score both for $90 off. Or, if your dad is a Craftsman guy, this drill and driver set is 41% off. Original price: $69.95 Gift the DIYer in your life a Leatherman packed with everyday tools — now at a 90-day low. With 14 built-in tools, such as pliers, knives and screwdrivers, it's the kind of gadget he'll take everywhere. Plus, the hardy American-made design holds up for years. READ MORE: 27 Father's Day gifts for dads who say they don't want anything — from $16 Original price: $369 Splurge this year and get your dad a set of seven Craftsman tools, along with a carry bag, all for less than $300. It includes all his most-used essentials, from drills to circular saws and reciprocating saws. Two batteries and a charger keep everything powered for days. Original price: $205 A jig saw cuts shapes and curved lines, and this DeWalt model is currently priced at a 90-day low. Save more than $80 on this lightweight tool that cuts angles up to 45 degrees. Thanks to the keyless system, dad can also swap blades quickly and easily. Original price: $93.98 Help him stay prepared for roadside emergencies with this car jump starter. It revives dead batteries in seconds without the need for long cables or another vehicle. Plus, it doubles as a backup power bank for phones and other electronics. READ MORE: 18 emergency items to buy before you actually need them — starting at $6 Skil's circular saw is an affordable gift option that puts safety first. A lock and guarded trigger help prevent accidental starts, while the dust blower keeps your cut line sawdust-free. The 51-degree bevel capacity makes the saw more versatile. Original price: $79.97 Switch out your dad's old-school level for Bosch's laser and make projects less complicated — currently at a 30-day low. It reaches up to 30 feet, helping him hang pictures, shelves and cabinets faster and with more accuracy. Its water- and dust-resistant design makes it suitable for tough job sites. READ MORE: Get your yard work done faster with these cordless tools, starting at $21 A good old American-made hammer from Estwing appeals to the patriotic dad. Forged using a single piece of steel, it has fewer breaking points, holding up to frequent use. The shock-reducing grip also helps prevent the dreaded sting after each swing. Original price: $24.99 WORKPRO pliers have thick comfort-grip handles that put them above bare-steel options. You get needle-nose, groove-joint and slip-joint pliers that have a range of uses, from tightening plumbing fittings to pulling nails. With more than 6,000 units bought in the last month, this reliable set is just $20. READ MORE: The best early Memorial Day deals, all in one place: Up to 79% off DeWalt, Shark, Levi's Original price: $199 Milwaukee's multitool combines a durable build with a powerful battery that keeps up with all your dad's DIY projects. Save $80 on the tool itself, a charger and one battery. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Original price: $149.99 Does dad prefer to do his own car maintenance? Then grab this Craftsman mechanics tool set while it's less than $100. The handy toolbox keeps numerous sockets and extenders organized for easy storage. If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e0015a200899a00ed335d Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is creeping into Europe te 2026-05-20T18:40:21.965Z Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is creeping into Europe First came the Netherlands, now it's Lithuania. And more European countries appear to be in the queue for Tesla's driver assistance system. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dfe14a200899a00ed32ac Hanneman joins CVL te 2026-05-20T18:31:48.177Z Hanneman joins CVL Shane Hanneman Coe & Van Loo Consultants, Inc. (CVL), a civil engineering firm and provider of comprehensive design services, announced the hiring of Shane Hanneman, PLA, CPESC, as senior project manager. Hanneman has more than 30 years of landscape architecture experience, the firm said. In his new role at CVL, he will manage the public sector pursuits and project delivery for the landscape architecture department, mentor staff and grow the CVL brand. Coe & Van Loo is located at 4550 N. 12th St. To learn more, visit www.cvlci.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dfdeaa200899a00ed32a1 NAU ROUNDUP: Quentin Moten signs with Ottawa Redblacks in Canadian Football League te 2026-05-20T18:31:06.440Z NAU ROUNDUP: Quentin Moten signs with Ottawa Redblacks in Canadian Football League A look at news and results from NAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dfdd6a200899a00ed3298 LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff beach volleyball owns end-of-year honors, Haglin named Beach Volleyball Coach of the Year te 2026-05-20T18:30:46.352Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff beach volleyball owns end-of-year honors, Haglin named Beach Volleyball Coach of the Year A look at how local teams have fared recently. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dfbb8a200899a00ed322c Republicans target blue-state districts after US Supreme Court voting rights decision te 2026-05-20T18:21:44.779Z Republicans target blue-state districts after US Supreme Court voting rights decision A Fairfax County, Virginia, voter receives a sticker on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2025. (Photo by Nathaniel Cline/Virginia Mercury) Republicans on a U.S. Senate panel suggested Tuesday a recent Supreme Court decision weakening the federal Voting Rights Act invalidated U.S. House districts in Democratic states where most residents belong to a racial minority group.  Sen. Eric Schmitt, a Missouri Republican who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, signaled that Republicans will target majority-minority districts in blue states as they seek to maximize their opportunities to reshape the political map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. GOP-controlled Southern states are already rushing forward gerrymanders. Schmitt urged the Department of Justice to crack down on states with maps drawn to protect majority-minority districts. A top DOJ official has suggested the agency supports scrutinizing the districts. The demand seems to extend the Supreme Court’s April 29 decision that limited states from using race to draw districts. “These maps do not become constitutional because they’re already in use,” Schmitt said. “They do not survive because politicians call them voting rights maps. Yet, they will not disappear on their own. The Department of Justice has an obligation to act.” The court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision gave states the OK to eliminate districts where most residents belong to racial minority groups in the pursuit of a partisan advantage. Alabama, Florida and Tennessee have advanced new maps, and Louisiana is expected to follow soon. South Carolina is debating its own gerrymander. The new district lines, along with gerrymanders enacted before the Callais decision, could ultimately provide Republicans with a net gain of upwards of 10 seats. The seats could prove critical as Republicans face political headwinds approaching the midterm elections amid sagging approval numbers for President Donald Trump. A successful legal campaign that forces Democratic states to break apart majority-minority districts could create additional competitive House races. Breaking up Democratic districts About one-third of all House districts drawn following the 2020 census were majority-minority, according to a Ballotpedia analysis — 148 in all. Democrats held 122 as of 2024.  Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, wrote on social media on April 30 that the department continues to prioritize equal protection under the law, including in voting. Dhillon’s post came in response to a letter Schmitt sent to DOJ raising similar points to what he said on Tuesday. “Senator — we are ON IT!” Dhillon wrote. Sen. Peter Welch, a Vermont Democrat and the subcommittee’s ranking member, said the Supreme Court’s decision leaves many communities of color with few enforceable tools to fight unfair maps. He called on the Senate to act by passing a federal ban on mid-decade redistricting and partisan gerrymandering. “Our democracy depends ultimately on protecting and preserving the right of individual citizens to pick their politicians, not intensifying the control that politicians have about who the voters are that they will permit to be involved in the election,” Welch said. ‘The definition of racism’ Some Republicans have begun to cast majority-minority districts as racist. The loaded rhetoric suggests eliminating these districts is not just politically useful but also a legal and moral imperative. Missouri, where Republicans hold six of the state’s eight congressional districts, exemplifies the new reality under Callais. The Republican-controlled General Assembly approved a map in September that divides Kansas City in a bid to oust Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat who has long represented the city core.  State lawmakers left in place a St. Louis-area district held by Democratic Rep. Wesley Bell where fewer than half of residents are white. But some Missouri Republicans have called the district a racial gerrymander and want the General Assembly to split it apart, too. “That’s the definition of racism, is drawing districts based on the color of one’s skin,” Missouri Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins told reporters last week. “We don’t want that in Missouri.” The Supreme Court in the Callais decision did not formally strike down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits voting practices or procedures that discriminate on the basis of race and other characteristics. In practice, however, it may be effectively impossible for gerrymandering opponents to prove discrimination, voting rights experts say. “It begs the question whether or not lawmakers will have to say, ‘not only do I not like Black voters, but this is the reason why I’m drawing up this piece of legislation,’” Rebekah Caruthers, president and CEO of the nonpartisan voting rights group Fair Elections Center, said in an interview with States Newsroom days after the release of the Supreme Court opinion. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court cleared away a court order that had blocked Alabama from implementing a map passed by state lawmakers in 2023 that could hand Republicans another seat. A lower court had found the map violated Section 2. In Louisiana, Republican Gov. Jeff Landry suspended the state’s ongoing congressional primary election in anticipation of a new map that will likely eliminate one of the state’s two majority-Black districts. The Supreme Court fast-tracked paperwork in its Callais decision to clear the way for state lawmakers to act quickly. Obligation to act During Tuesday’s Senate hearing, Will Chamberlain, senior counsel at the Article III Project, a conservative legal group, said all states with maps drawn to protect minority representation have a “clear duty” to redraw them using race-neutral criteria.  The calendar should be no obstacle, he argued, saying state legislatures can be called into special session and primary elections delayed until new maps are in place. “The fact that we are well into the 2026 election cycle provides no blanket exemption from these constitutional obligations,” Chamberlain said. Callais has unleashed chaos and already undercut fair representation for Black voters, Todd Cox, associate director-counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, told the subcommittee. But he argued the decision doesn’t call into question the constitutionality of majority-minority districts or other districts that give voters of color an opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. Cox cautioned against using Callais to justify targeting majority-minority districts that provide that opportunity, saying it might indicate that states intentionally discriminated against minority voters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dfb8ea200899a00ed31fd Castro Indictment Is Trump’s Latest Move Against Cuba te 2026-05-20T18:21:02.479Z Castro Indictment Is Trump’s Latest Move Against Cuba For President Trump, the interest in Cuba is not new. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dfb7aa200899a00ed31f4 1996 Downing of Planes by Cuba Followed Months of Diplomatic Wrangling te 2026-05-20T18:20:42.704Z 1996 Downing of Planes by Cuba Followed Months of Diplomatic Wrangling Cuban government and the Clinton administration held several meetings discussing the volunteer group’s flights. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dfb65a200899a00ed31d8 Airbnb gets into hotels, expands AI for host onboarding and customer support te 2026-05-20T18:20:21.319Z Airbnb gets into hotels, expands AI for host onboarding and customer support Airbnb will soon let you book luggage storage and car rental services on its app Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df94aa200899a00ed3199 Betting outlook focuses on the total as the Brewers take on the Cubs in series finale te 2026-05-20T18:11:22.696Z Betting outlook focuses on the total as the Brewers take on the Cubs in series finale The Chicago Cubs have been in the news quite a bit this week, mostly because of their center fielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong. If you haven't seen the video of him this past weekend, it really isn't worth your time. He said some unsavory things to a fan who was trash-talking him. As is the case with most things now, it was greatly overblown. The Cubs try to put that behind them tonight as they host the Brewers, and we try and capture a unit off of the game. The Brewers are once again one of the best teams in baseball. There has to be some sort of Milwaukee Magic, because there really is no logical explanation for their success. I often wonder why it works for some franchises and not others. The Brewers continue to rid their team of their best players and big contracts, but it works. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Is it good scouting? Great development? I really have no idea, but probably some sort of combination that other clubs haven't figured out. The Brewers get it, though, and have ridden this season to a 28-18 record as of today. Their hitting is probably best described as professional. It is kind of a boring term to say about a team, but it is intended as a compliment. They tend to get the best out of their pitching staff as well, finding diamonds in the rough and developing good arms in the minors. The Brewers send out Kyle Harrison to the hill on Wednesday night. He is 4-1 for the season with a 2.09 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. He hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in any game this season, but he also has only completed at least five innings in five of his eight starts. Cubs hitters are 0-for-6 against Harrison. It hasn't been a great stretch for the northsiders of Chicago. Aside from the "negative" publicity surrounding Crow-Armstrong, the team has fallen out of first place in the division, and lost four straight games. A cooling off was expected, but this has been a brutal stretch. They won 10 straight games twice, going 20-3 from April 14 until May 8. Since that day, the Cubs have been 2-8. Even returning home hasn't cured what ails them, losing the first two games of this series. PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG GETS INTO UGLY, CURSE-FILLED SCREAMING MATCH WITH FEMALE WHITE SOX FAN It is hard to decide exactly what to make of the Cubs this year. Are those winning streaks flukes? Or are the losing streaks? Or will this be a .500 club with high-highs and low-lows? We know their pitching staff has been decimated, so maybe that can be addressed. One person they went out and got during the offseason to address those issues takes the mound on Wednesday. Edward Cabrera takes the pill against the Brewers. Cabrera is 3-1 with a 4.06 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. He has been solid at Wrigley Field with a 3.60 home ERA. For the most part, he has consistently allowed three earned runs in his starts. That includes three allowed in six of his past seven outings. Brewers hitters are 10-for-41 against Cabrera. I'm not really sure how you can support the Cubs at the moment. Their pitching looks really bad, and the Brewers are on a heater. After losing to the Brewers in the postseason, you would think they would've put up a better fight, but the Cubs have been outscored 14-5 in the two games this series. This game doesn't bode much better for the Cubbies. I would be surprised to see them win this one, but I do think they have a better opportunity than they did yesterday. This game has the lowest total on the board, but I don't see either team just posting zeroes. Give me the over 6.5 in this one. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df936a200899a00ed3190 Gordon Ramsay responds to 'overexaggerated' reaction after alleged dog-inside-restaurant drama te 2026-05-20T18:11:02.876Z Gordon Ramsay responds to 'overexaggerated' reaction after alleged dog-inside-restaurant drama Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay recently responded after a viral TikTok video allegedly filmed at one of his London restaurants sparked discussion online about a dog seen standing near diners. The incident reportedly took place at Ramsay's Street Pizza restaurant in London, where a customer took video of a dog standing on a pee pad while people were eating nearby. The video quickly spread across TikTok, with many users criticizing the situation as unsanitary and questioning whether pets should be allowed inside restaurants at all. MAN CONFRONTS WOMAN WITH FORBIDDEN DOG INSIDE COFFEE SHOP, SPARKING HEATED DEBATE "This is foul," one commenter wrote. Another person added, "I'm a dog owner and this is still a massive no." Many also expressed disbelief that the alleged incident even happened at one of Ramsay's restaurants — given the celebrity chef's stellar reputation for top-of-the-line restaurant hygiene.  GORDON RAMSAY SLAMS 'STUPID' OZEMPIC-INSPIRED RESTAURANT MENU TREND "I know Gordon Ramsay [is] probably fuming right now," one user wrote before Ramsay publicly addressed the controversy. Others said they would have left the restaurant. "I would've walked out immediately," one commenter wrote. Some viewers wondered whether the situation violated health regulations. "How is that not a health code violation?" another user asked. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Ramsay addressed the controversy in comments to TMZ, saying the situation had been "overexaggerated." "What we have seen is the CCTV footage, and under no circumstances did that dog do pee or poop," Ramsay said. Importantly, he also clarified that dogs are only permitted on the restaurant's outdoor terrace. Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman, founder of the Protocol School of Texas in San Antonio, told Fox News Digital the situation likely depends on the type of restaurant and whether it is considered pet friendly. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "If a pet can be taken outside, that would be the best choice," Gottsman said, speaking generally about etiquette matters. She added that while some patrons would understandably be uncomfortable with the situation, others may appreciate that the owners attempted to avoid an accident on the restaurant floor by using a pee pad. Gottsman noted that most restaurants, particularly fine-dining establishments, would likely not permit pets or pee pads indoors. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Similar to bringing a tired, young child who is crying, there is a time [and] place to bring your pets," she said. Even after Ramsay's response, debate over the incident continued online. Some commenters defended the restaurant and argued the backlash was excessive. "Don't take it out on Gordon Ramsay," one user wrote. "Take it out on the [dog] owner who allowed it." Another commenter added, "Y'all are taking this way too seriously." Others, however, said the issue was less about the dog itself and more about owners bringing pets into indoor dining spaces. The controversy ultimately sparked a broader online discussion about hygiene standards, restaurant etiquette and pets in public spaces. Fox News Digital reached out to Ramsay's representatives for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df923a200899a00ed3187 Jon Stewart downplays late-night bias, insists Trump obsession is just a 'portion' of Colbert's 'joy machine' te 2026-05-20T18:10:43.274Z Jon Stewart downplays late-night bias, insists Trump obsession is just a 'portion' of Colbert's 'joy machine' Comedian Jon Stewart downplayed late-night TV's focus on President Donald Trump during a final appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Tuesday, saying the focus on his opposition to the president was "annoying." Stewart praised Colbert as his favorite person during the send-off interview, before turning to the president. "He can do whatever he wants to do, but the ubiquitous bloviating of the commander-in-chief has put us all as defined as who we are in opposition to him," Stewart said. "And it's just a ridiculous framing. Yeah, it's a minute portion of the joy machine that you call your show. And it's annoying." "I mean this from the bottom of my heart, not just for this show, but for the country," Stewart continued. "The day — oh people, close your eyes and dream. The day that the electorate in this great nation we call home repudiates this putrid administration. The day that that happens, my brother. My brother. There will be — and I mean this — the day that that happens, there will be a joyful noise from the bowels of this great country that will make Hungary's repudiation of Orban look like an Amish Sabbath." JON STEWART BLASTS CBS FOR CANCELING COLBERT'S SHOW, CALLS IT 'PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE' FOR CORPORATE MERGER Stewart was met with applause as Colbert said people were exhausted by the Trump administration. This portion of Stewart's appearance did not air live on the show, but was included in the extended interview on Colbert's YouTube channel. Colbert has hosted comedians, prominent politicians, actors, directors and more in his final weeks on "The Late Show." He also had his fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver on the show last week. DEMOCRATS FAWN OVER STEPHEN COLBERT FOR HOLDING 'TRUTH TO POWER' AFTER CBS CANCELS SHOW Colbert also interviewed former President Barack Obama on his show earlier this month. His final show will air on Thursday. CBS announced last year that it would be canceling "The Late Show" for financial reasons, though many have speculated that the reasons were political. Colbert was also joined last week by his "Late Show" predecessor David Letterman. The pair threw furniture, fruit and more off the roof of the New York City studio building, targeting a CBS logo. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Letterman issued a scathing attack against CBS during the appearance, telling viewers, "In the words of the great Ed Murrow, good night and good luck, motherf---ers!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df70da200899a00ed3157 From playbooks to the Pentagon: AI platform connects sports training to military readiness te 2026-05-20T18:01:49.772Z From playbooks to the Pentagon: AI platform connects sports training to military readiness PHOENIX – Sasha Seymore was a walk-on basketball player at North Carolina in 2014, tasked with something almost every college athlete has experienced.  The coaching staff handed Seymore a giant three-ring notebook and told him to study and memorize everything in it. He took the daunting playbook back to his dorm room, and that’s when Andrew Powell, UNC’s student body president who also happened to be Seymore’s roommate, began to question the tedious learning methods with which Seymore was forced to comply.  What started as a college athlete struggling to study a playbook in a University of North Carolina dorm room has turned into a Series A company that has raised about $34 million in Silicon Valley venture capital. Ethos Systems, an artificial intelligence-powered “human readiness platform,” aims to change how people learn and perform in high-pressure environments – whether on the field or in combat. “We aim to be the best possible tech platform to help prepare people for the knowledge they need in the moment they need it,” Seymore said. Since the company’s official launch in 2019, it has acquired partnerships ranging from the University of Michigan athletic department to the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and the US armed forces.  Its latest partnership is taking shape in Tempe with Arizona State University. From dorm room idea to growing company Seymore vividly remembers that dorm-room brainstorming session with Powell 12 years ago. Instead of relying on static materials, Seymore and Powell started experimenting with more interactive, technology-driven methods. The goal was simple: make learning faster, more effective and easier to apply under pressure. The initial thought was a program similar to that of Duolingo, an interactive language learning app that personalizes the program to the student’s needs. The two Tar Heels springboarded off this idea and began using UNC basketball and football as their guinea pigs.  Ethos Systems is accessible on tablet, computer or phone and provides resources on human readiness. (Image courtesy of Ethos Systems, Inc.) From there, Learn to Win, the precursor to Ethos – was launched. That early work expanded quickly. Changing how athletes prepare and perform Ethos’ earliest success came in sports, where the platform was built to solve a familiar problem: how athletes learn and retain complex playbooks. Instead of relying on binders or hours of film study, teams upload their playbooks into Ethos Systems, where artificial intelligence breaks the material into interactive learning modules. The system then maps out everything a player needs to know for their specific role, creating a structured framework that tracks how well each concept is understood. “What if every player had the best study practices and the best film analysis?” Powell told The Athletic in a 2020 article. “You might have an elite player like Peyton Manning or Kobe Bryant, but what if every player at every level could study and learn the game like that?” From there, coaches gain real-time insight into their team’s readiness. If a player struggles with a specific assignment or concept, the platform flags it immediately. Rather than waiting until a mistake shows up in a game, coaches can address gaps during the week and adjust practices accordingly. “It can map and measure your team on where their knowledge currently sits and then really quickly help fill those gaps,” Seymore said. The platform also changes how teams approach weekly preparation. Instead of spending hours reviewing film, coaches can focus on specific tendencies and situations players need to master before game day, making preparation more targeted and efficient. That approach has attracted high-level programs, including the Seahawks, the Los Angeles Rams and Michigan football, all programs that have been crowned champions in recent years.  Coincidence? Seymore thinks not. From the field to the front lines As the platform continued to grow, its impact extended beyond sports. “What we realized was we weren’t just solving an athletic problem,” Seymore said. “We were solving a human learning problem.” That realization became more concrete when Seymore received a direct commission to do intelligence work for the U.S. Navy, where he saw firsthand how similar the challenges were. “There were lots of other places we could take this similar thought process, similar methodology, similar idea for how you train someone to perform in the moment that they need it, especially in high-stakes situations,” he said. Around the same time, Seymore and his team brought the platform into a Stanford course that partners with the Department of Defense to solve real-world military problems. Using their existing system, they adapted the technology to support Air Force pilot training, applying the same principles used in athletics to a completely different environment. The result was immediate interest. Shortly after the project, Ethos secured its first contract with the Air Force, marking the company’s formal entry into the defense sector. The transition, Seymore said, was more seamless than expected. “It was actually a remarkably easy transition because of how similar the two communities are,” he said. Like athletes, military personnel must absorb large amounts of information, make split-second decisions and perform under pressure. Ethos’ platform, originally built to improve playbook comprehension and on-field execution, proved equally effective in preparing service members for mission-critical tasks. Today, the platform is used across multiple branches of the military, including the Air Force, Navy and Army. An Arizona partnership takes place Known for its focus on innovation, ASU has increasingly positioned itself at the center of efforts to modernize how large organizations train and educate. That reputation has extended into the military. The university recently partnered with the U.S. Army to help redesign how soldiers learn, using digital platforms, immersive tools and data-driven insights. Ethos offers in-depth statistics on a human’s abilities within specific areas and helps fill gaps where needed. (Image courtesy of Ethos Systems, Inc.) “ASU has demonstrated proficiency in redesigning itself as an efficient, tech-enabled and adaptable leader in learning and innovation,” ASU president Michael Crow told ASU News. “We are proud of the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Army and excited to share our valuable lessons, expertise and tools to help inspire and prepare our nation’s military forces in an increasingly complex world.” The effort reflects a broader push to rethink how service members are trained in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. “There is a need to take soldiers and ensure they’re getting the best, most cutting-edge learning that they can to be effective,” said Chris Howard, Air Force veteran and ASU executive vice president and chief operating officer. “We want to help every single soldier to be a master learner, a lifelong learner.” For companies like Ethos, the partnership presents a natural opportunity for collaboration. “ASU is one of the more modern and forward-thinking, tech-leading universities that I’ve seen,” Seymore said. ASU’s relationship with Ethos started in January 2026 after an initial meeting and demonstration, then deepened around a shared interest in the Army’s learning transformation. Ethos had already been working closely with the Army using its AI-driven training platform, while ASU is simultaneously helping modernize military education systems. Now, the two are exploring how their efforts can align, combining Ethos’ real-time, personalized learning tools with ASU’s large-scale curriculum and training initiatives. “Ethos’s journey from sports performance to military readiness isn’t a pivot. It’s the same core insight applied in a higher-stakes domain,” Ethos Vice President of US Army & SOCOM Programs Brett Funck said. “Knowing what someone scored is far less valuable than knowing where, why and how proficiency gaps connect. ASU’s role as a partner in the Army’s learning transformation creates a natural bridge between those worlds.”  The collaboration is already taking shape. Ethos is expected to participate in an upcoming ASU-led workshop this summer focused on drone technology, a rapidly evolving area of military training. As the Army and institutions such as ASU work to close the gap between growing technology and traditional training models, Ethos is designed to do exactly that: deliver more adaptive, real-time learning in high-stakes environments. Infinite possibilities As Ethos continues to expand across sports, the military and higher education, its mission remains rooted in the same problem Seymore faced years ago in his dorm room: how to learn faster and perform when it counts. What began as a solution for memorizing a playbook has evolved into a platform used in some of the most demanding environments in the world. As partnerships with organizations such as ASU continue to develop, that reach is likely to grow. The future of training, Seymore and Powell believe, will be defined not just by access to information, but by how effectively people can use it. In that sense, the gap between athletes, students and soldiers may be smaller than it seems. All are preparing for moments where performance matters – and where the right knowledge, delivered at the right time, can make a world of difference. The post From playbooks to the Pentagon: AI platform connects sports training to military readiness appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df6e0a200899a00ed311d WATCH: Duffy flips script on Dem senators with pointed questions about their own campaign cash te 2026-05-20T18:01:04.094Z WATCH: Duffy flips script on Dem senators with pointed questions about their own campaign cash Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy turned the tables on two Democratic senators who accused him of allowing companies under his oversight to bankroll his "Great American Road Trip," firing back by highlighting donations they received from industries and groups tied to policies they regulate. In celebration of America's 250th birthday, the bipartisan America 250 commission sanctioned Duffy's participation in a 10-state road trip with his family to encourage tourism. The expedition was funded by the nonprofit organization "The Great American Roadtrip," which received donations from major travel and car companies including Toyota, Boeing and Enterprise. Duffy's road trip was turned into a five-part YouTube series. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Tuesday, Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., argued that donations tied to Duffy’s "Great American Road Trip" raised concerns about corporate influence over Duffy while Americans grapple with high gas prices. "You've been recording a promo of yourself and not working to lower the cost, so this show is incredibly out of touch with where Americans are," Murray said. "It really raises some serious ethics concerns about who you answer to, because the people organizing your show solicited corporate sponsors and promised rewards at each level of funding." SEAN DUFFY: TAKE A GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP AND REDISCOVER OUR AMAZING COUNTRY Duffy denied that promises were made to corporate sponsors of the nonprofit. However, Murray referenced a pitch deck released by the nonprofit outlining perks associated with different donation levels. At the highest level, donors are guaranteed placement of their logo in up to 10 produced videos and six VIP invitations to receptions, roundtables and networking events hosted by the nonprofit. "If someone from the health care industry gives you $2 million, what do they get for it?" Duffy countered to Murray, referring to campaign donations. "You have jurisdiction," Duffy continued. "I do not. You have jurisdiction. $2 million to put your face on TV, to buy steak dinners. Dinners, to go on vacation." Duffy then rattled off specific donation amounts Murray has received from major healthcare corporations. "Pfizer gave you $102,000," Duffy said. Like Murray, Gillibrand branded Duffy's participation in "The Great American Roadtrip" as a vacation for Duffy and his family. FAR-LEFT FIREBRAND SPENDS EYE-POPPING AMOUNT OF CAMPAIGN CASH ON LUXURY HOTELS, 'TOP-TIER' LIMO SERVICES "It shouldn't be paid for by people that you have oversight you that you oversee," Gillibrand told Duffy. Duffy then noted that Gillibrand's campaign has received $7 million in political contributions from law firms and attorney groups. But Gillibrand said her donations had "nothing to do with" the topic at hand. "This hearing is about you and this administration," Gillibrand told Duffy. "This hearing, you are the witness. I am not the witness." Duffy accused Gillibrand of flying private, eating steak dinners and vacationing on the dime of law firms and legal groups. Gillibrand denied ever having flown private. However, in 2022, Gillibrand spent the second most in Congress on chartered flights, according to Newsweek. The senator's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. In both exchanges, Duffy defended his participation in "The Great American Roadtrip," arguing it is about bringing Americans together. "As we can see from this hearing, there's a lot of partisanship in America," Duffy said. "Seeing your country, experiencing your country through the window of a car is a beautiful thing. It actually unites America." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df6b5a200899a00ed30f4 Truecaller gets into the eSIM business to diversify its revenue streams te 2026-05-20T18:00:21.993Z Truecaller gets into the eSIM business to diversify its revenue streams Truecaller's eSIM product will initially launch in 29 countries Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df486a200899a00ed3095 Raúl Castro Has Guided Cuba for Decades te 2026-05-20T17:51:02.101Z Raúl Castro Has Guided Cuba for Decades Raúl Castro is 94 and no longer holds any official title, but he still wields enormous power, experts say, particularly over the military. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df472a200899a00ed308c How Rubio Is Driving the U.S. Pressure Campaign on Cuba te 2026-05-20T17:50:42.504Z How Rubio Is Driving the U.S. Pressure Campaign on Cuba Our diplomatic correspondent Michael Crowley explains how Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has long lobbied for an end to the regime in Cuba, is ramping up pressure on the island. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df45da200899a00ed307b This startup raised $43M to build a hive mind for ships te 2026-05-20T17:50:21.758Z This startup raised $43M to build a hive mind for ships The Arlington, Virginia-based startup has raised $42 million to equip ships with sensors that blow the current AIS tech out of the water. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df26aa200899a00ed3030 Cleveland sports radio host has rough morning trying to process Cavaliers' Game 1 choke job te 2026-05-20T17:42:02.345Z Cleveland sports radio host has rough morning trying to process Cavaliers' Game 1 choke job The NBA Conference Finals have been absolutely must-watch, appointment television so far. First, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs gifted basketball fans a double-overtime thriller on Monday night, complete with Victor Wembanyama's killer 41-point "revenge" against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for taking home the MVP. The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks followed that with a heart-stopping overtime game of their own, as the Knicks climbed out of a 22-point hole to down the Cavs at Madison Square Garden. All of Cleveland is in mourning right now over the blown opportunity from Tuesday night, but some are taking it harder than others. 2026 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BEST BETS, ODDS, PICKS: CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell was particularly vocal about the loss, saying he and his teammates "f---king blew it," but one resident of Cuyahoga County may have Mitchell beat when it comes to his level of despair. Enter Ken Carmen, a host for 92.3 The Fan, a Cleveland sports talk radio channel. Carmen was on the air early Wednesday morning for his show and was absolutely going through it as he and his cohost were forced to relive the nightmare that was the Cavs' Tuesday night collapse less than 12 hours earlier. TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET CELEBRATES WITH FANS IN NYC STREETS AFTER KNICKS ADVANCE TO EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS With those wounds still fresh and gaping, Carmen started off hot, calling this "one of the greatest choke jobs in NBA history," while his partner could barely get a word in edgewise. "TIMOTHEE CHALAMET IS RUNNING UP AND DOWN THE SIDELINES HI-FIVING TRACY MORGAN," Carmen yelled, as cohost Anthony Lima could only watch in amazement as he cleared out to let his teammate play iso ball for a moment or two. Carmen was still running hot several minutes later. So hot, in fact, that the hoodie he started the show with was nowhere to be found. CAVS COACH KENNY ATKINSON CALLS OUT PACERS, SUGGESTS TEAM CROSSED 'LINE OF PHYSICALITY' IN PLAYOFF GAME And this time, Carmen turned his sights towards Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson, scolding him for his timeout decisions. My favorite part of that clip is Carmen wondering whether Atkinson willed a close game into existence so that he would have more timeouts during crunch time. It's honestly not the worst theory I've ever heard, and Lima seems to at least entertain it. Finally, Carmen expresses his frustration towards Atkinson once again, but this time for his jovial demeanor at the start of his postgame news conference. I can't say I even blame Carmen for his attitude on air. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I've been borderline depressed for days after seeing the Florida Panthers lose a pivotal playoff game, so I couldn't imagine going on air and talking about it the next morning. I'm sure the fans in Cleveland are appreciative of Carmen keeping it real, too. He's an extension of them, and the fact that he's feeling the same way and venting his frustrations is probably comforting to them. Local sports talk radio after a big loss always delivers some phenomenal moments, and Carmen and 92.3 The Fan sure did deliver on Wednesday. Good luck to your Cavs the rest of the way, Cleveland. Though I will admit that I selfishly want to hear a few more of these rants along the way. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df256a200899a00ed3027 Dallas Wings look to capitalize on Chicago Sky's Rickea Jackson injury in WNBA road matchup tonight te 2026-05-20T17:41:42.762Z Dallas Wings look to capitalize on Chicago Sky's Rickea Jackson injury in WNBA road matchup tonight I often think about how lucky we are that we are presented with sporting events every night. Sure, most countries have some sort of sport -- tennis or soccer, usually -- but America gets a ton of options almost every night. Tonight we have the NHL and NBA Playoffs, baseball, soccer and the WNBA. You may not watch it all, but I'll be betting on them, and I've got a play to share on the Wings vs. Sky game. The Dallas Wings have won the past two WNBA Drafts. Coming into this year, I expected them to be one of the most improved teams in the league. It wasn't just that they took the best player available in Azzi Fudd, it was the other offseason additions. They added a defensive presence in Alanna Smith, mostly a 3-and-D player. That was one of their biggest issues from last year. They have a new coach, one that the team seems to respect this time. It hasn't translated to excellence yet; the team is just 2-2, but it takes time for things to click and adjustments to be made. They still have one of the best young players in the game in Paige Bueckers, and one of the better scorers in Arike Ogunbowale. I think a bigger concern for me is that Smith is only scoring 4.3 points per game, and Fudd is shooting just 20% from three this season. Both numbers should improve as the year goes along. I'm man enough to admit when I'm wrong, and so far, I've been wrong about the Chicago Sky. I wasn't advocating that they keep Angel Reese, but they've traded away so many players from their team or released draft picks, so it made it hard to imagine that this team was going to have any success. They made some good offseason additions, and the team looks like they are clicking. Unfortunately for them, Rickea Jackson, who was having a great start to the year, just tore her ACL and is done for the year. AZZI FUDD GOES NO 1 IN WNBA DRAFT TO WINGS, REUNITES WITH PAIGE BUECKERS WITH HISTORIC $500K SALARY The team does have enough veterans to keep itself afloat. The question is mostly about who will take over the scoring load for the team. I guess it will be distributed to everyone on the roster, as they don't seem to have any one person that I can identify as making up the bulk of Jackson's shots. I'm still not convinced they are going to be a great team; three of the four teams they faced will struggle to make the playoffs, but I did expect the Sky to be one of the worst in the league. I don't really like taking teams on the road as a favorite. However, I think this is going to be a very tough game for the Sky to figure out what to do without Jackson. They can certainly pull it out, because, as mentioned, they have veterans who know what they are doing. However, I think this gives the Wings a good opportunity to steal a road game. I want to take the over, but I only have a lean on the play. Everyone seems to score on the Wings, but I think the Chicago offense takes a step back. Given that the best players are on the Wings, and they have better shooting and playmaking, I'm taking the Wings to win and cover the -3.5. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df22ea200899a00ed3014 Justice Dept. Charges Former Cuban President in Fatal Downing of Planes te 2026-05-20T17:41:02.539Z Justice Dept. Charges Former Cuban President in Fatal Downing of Planes The indictment was an extraordinary escalation of the Trump administration’s multifaceted pressure campaign against Cuba’s Communist government. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df219a200899a00ed2ff8 Global EV market goes K-shaped as the U.S. gets left behind te 2026-05-20T17:40:41.438Z Global EV market goes K-shaped as the U.S. gets left behind EV sales have surged worldwide in every region but the U.S., posing risks for legacy and startup automakers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0df205a200899a00ed2fed Tucson's TimberTote heads to New York Fashion Week te 2026-05-20T17:40:21.213Z Tucson's TimberTote heads to New York Fashion Week A Tucson purse company born from a woodworking experiment is heading to New York Fashion Week in September, and they want their hometown to get a first look before they go. TimberTote is a collaboration between Jason Robinson, owner of Sport Class Customs, and Chelsea Adler, owner of Desert Mariposa Boutique. Robinson and Adler were both vendors at Proper Shops in downtown Tucson during the summer of 2023, when they decided to combine their skillsets and create something new. Robinson, who has a background in woodworking, approached Adler, whose background is rooted in fashion and design. "I came to her and I was just like, 'Hey, there's this technique in woodworking that you can cut these staggered lines and it helps make this wood bend without breaking, maybe we can collaborate and make something,'" Robinson said. Adler was skeptical at first. "I said, 'We can't really wear wood,'" she said, "And he said, 'What about a wooden purse?'" TimberTote purses on display at the company's studio in downtown Tucson's Redondo Tower Condos, where customers can shop designs in person. Katlyn Vargas / Tucson Spotlight. From there, the signature TimberTote purse was born, with Robinson and Adler finding instant success and a positive response from the community. In the years since, they've evolved their product and business, moving away from fabric sourcing to creating 3D designs in their new studio in downtown Tucson's Redondo Tower Condos. Customers can come shop their designs in person, while the duo prints custom fabrics in the background. On August 14, TimberTote is teaming up with Whiskey Del Bac to host their first fashion show, which will serve as a fundraiser for their trip to New York Fashion Week. The show will feature an assortment of purses, clothes and accessories that will travel to New York in September. Robinson and Adler wanted their first show to be in Tucson because of the community's tremendous support, saying it's important that their designs debut locally before making their way to Fashion Week. "We thought about doing a show after and I was like, no, I feel like Tucson should get the opportunity to get a first look," Adler said. "Then we can show it here and then we can take it to New York and show it there and feel good about knowing that like the people that have supported us from day one are supporting us from afar and they got to be a part of the experience." TimberTote's New York Fashion Week show is a private event for buyers, journalists, photographers and influencers. With TimberTote currently offered in 45 retailers across the country, Robinson and Adler are hoping to find additional buyers and expand their reach. The collection will be heavily inspired by Adler's unique perspective on a specific word. "The collection itself is a physical representation of the word 'balance,'" Adler said. "Balance between divine feminine, divine masculine, balance between magic and nature, balance between life and death. When representing all of that, I'm combining soft elements like chiffon and velvet lace with hard elements like metal and wood, like the purses." TimberTote's studio at Redondo Tower Condos in downtown Tucson, where co-founders Jason Robinson and Chelsea Adler design and produce their signature wooden purses. Katlyn Vargas / Tucson Spotlight. Their collection includes a variety of innovative designs, including wooden corsets and matching purses. "The corsets will be … stained the color that will match the purse that's being paired with it, and we'll have the fabric adhered to it, representing the image that's on the inside of the purse as well," Adler said. The colors and images also reflect the balance theme of hard and soft, with nods to Tucson and Latin American fashion history rooted in TimberTote's balance of engineering and design. "The images of the inside of the purse are of the same kind of thing, it's representative of soft florals matched with a dangerous animal. Or really bright colors, the concept of Hecate. It's kind of celestial, so we're combining hard and soft, which kind of goes into what TimberTote is on its own," Adler said. The New York opportunity came through Scarlett Tompkins, TimberTote's director of wholesale and collaborations, who found and submitted the application. "She's constantly searching for new opportunities for us and stuff like that," Adler said. While Adler signed off on Tompkins submitting the application, she didn't expect anything would come from it. "I've studied design formally and I've been in fashion design since 2008," Adler said. "New York Fashion Week was so far off my radar of being possible. It's definitely been a dream. It was just not something that I felt I was at the point of being able to accomplish." Two weeks after Tompkins sent in TimberTote's application, Adler received an email from Fashion Week's organizers inquiring about her lookbook. When Adler did not immediately reply, they sent another email, urging her to send her portfolio. That's when she realized it wasn't a joke. "I was like, 'Oh, okay. I'll get right on it' and so I sent it," Adler said. "And then almost threw up after sending it. They emailed me about a week later, not saying yes or no, but asking about my fashion show experience. I have plenty of fashion experience and so I give them my fashion show resume. I think about a week later, we got the email that we were in." TimberTote's signature wooden purses are now carried in 45 retailers across the country. Katlyn Vargas / Tucson Spotlight. But the opportunity came with a price tag. "You have to pay for your place in the show and then you're traveling across the country," Adler said. "We have to stay there, we have to eat, we can't starve, we're not the models so we figured it was going to cost a pretty big chunk of money." Robinson estimated the trip would cost around $10,000 and was immediately concerned about how they would raise the money in order to attend. His first instinct was to decline the invitation. Robinson wanted to say yes but couldn't get past the cost. Adler pushed forward anyway, and the two eventually landed on a plan. Once the reality set in, Adler said, the work began. And so did the creativity. "We're raising the funds, we're going to do our own runway show here as a preview," Robinson said. "We're getting support, and those dollars are directly going towards the New York Fashion Week." They created a limited edition fundraiser purse themed around the trip. The interior features a New York Daily Times background with sketched models, and "meet me in New York" in red font hovers over two of them. "NYFW 2026" is carved on the front, with red outlining the black purse and brown detailing. "This is not reflective of the collection that's walking," Adler said. "This is specifically dressed for the sake of fundraising. And then we did a t-shirt with a similar graphic." With ticket sales and fundraiser purchases, they are about 20% toward their goal. The Tucson show is in August and the New York show isn't until September, so there's still time. The fashion show is a 21-and-up event, with closed-toe shoes required for entry. The event will include food trucks, whiskey tasting, a hat bar, flash tattoos and a designer meet-and-greet. Seating for the fashion show is limited to about 60 attendees. To purchase tickets or check out their NYFW collection, visit timbertotepurse.com or their Instagram account @timbertotepurse. Katlyn Vargas is a University of Arizona student and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at katlynvargas@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0deffea200899a00ed2fa5 Trump demands Senate parliamentarian's ouster for axing ballroom security funding te 2026-05-20T17:31:42.478Z Trump demands Senate parliamentarian's ouster for axing ballroom security funding President Donald Trump wants Senate Republicans to boot the upper chamber’s rules referee after security funding for his ballroom was nixed.  Trump pointed his fury on Wednesday at Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who holds a nonpartisan role that dictates what can and cannot make it through the budget reconciliation process.  Republicans are currently trying to ram through a $72 billion immigration enforcement funding package, but MacDonough over the weekend stripped out one of Trump’s major requests for $1 billion to in part pay for security enhancements to his colossal White House ballroom project.  DEMS SCORE WIN AS GOP SENATOR HELPS ADVANCE IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION "Shockingly, Republicans have kept the very important position of ‘Parliamentarian’ in the hands of a woman, Elizabeth MacDonough, who was appointed, long ago, by Barack Hussein Obama and a vicious Lunatic known as Senator Harry Reid, who ran the Senate for the Dumocrats with an ‘iron fist,’" Trump said on Truth Social. "Over the years, she has been brutal to Republicans, but not so to the Dumocrats — So why has she not been replaced? There are many fair people who would be qualified for that vital job," he continued.  But it’s not a move Republicans are keen to make, especially in retaliation for the ballroom security funding getting stripped out. Trump earlier this week privately pushed Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to axe MacDonough.  Thune said he wasn’t having any discussions on firing MacDonough, but noted that tempers flare against the parliamentarian "every time there's a reconciliation." SENATE REPUBLICAN THREATENS TO DERAIL ICE, BORDER PATROL PACKAGE OVER TRUMP'S BILLION-DOLLAR REQUEST "There are always people that are unhappy with some decisions that come down, and it's kind of the nature of the beast. So, you know, we will work through the process and do our best to get the things that we want, you know, on the floor, later this week," Thune said.  Still, Republicans are continuing to haggle over whether to include the security funding at all. Much of the money, about $600 million, would go to the Secret Service, while $220 million was intended to bolster security on the East Wing Modernization project.  Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, whose portion of the package contained the controversial funding, noted that the parliamentarian hasn’t just ruled against Republicans during reconciliation. "I think the best answer to that is that the parliamentarian has demonstrated in the Biden administration with their recommendations, reconciliations that they didn't get everything they wanted," Grassley said.  Like Thune, other Republicans recognized that reconciliation is difficult, but not worth firing MacDonough over.  GOP SENATOR CALLS FOR PARLIAMENTARIAN'S FIRING AFTER SERVING MEDICAID BLOW TO TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' "For what," Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said when asked if MacDonough should go. "Does she have a DWI or something?" It’s also not the first time that Republicans have called for MacDonough to be fired. Last year, after MacDonough stripped out provisions that would have caused steep cuts to Medicaid spending, a handful in the GOP demanded that she be replaced.  Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., told Fox News Digital at the time that there was already a precedent in place to do it.  "In 2001, Majority Leader Trent Lott fired the Senate parliamentarian during reconciliation," Marshall said. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told Fox News Digital that the true root cause of the issue was the 60-vote filibuster threshold. Republicans took the reconciliation route because they couldn’t muster enough votes from Senate Democrats to smash through the threshold and fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without making steep concessions on immigration enforcement funding.  "We're as likely to end the filibuster as we are to get rid of the parliamentarian, so you might as well put pressure on Republicans to address the root cause, which is the 60-vote threshold," Johnson said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0defd6a200899a00ed2f93 House Passes Housing Bill, Uniting on a Measure to Bring Down Costs te 2026-05-20T17:31:02.716Z House Passes Housing Bill, Uniting on a Measure to Bring Down Costs The legislation, which had been stalled amid Republican divisions, passed overwhelmingly, signaling an eagerness in both parties to address affordability in an election year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0defc1a200899a00ed2f7e Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in 1 week: Window to nominate and apply for the most promising startups closes May 27 te 2026-05-20T17:30:41.726Z Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in 1 week: Window to nominate and apply for the most promising startups closes May 27 Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27. Pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt, get investor access, win $100K, plus more scaling perks. Nominate an early-stage founder or submit your startup here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0defada200899a00ed2f6f OpenAI barrels towards IPO that may happen in September te 2026-05-20T17:30:21.513Z OpenAI barrels towards IPO that may happen in September A day after Elon Musk lost his lawsuit that threatened OpenAI's structure, leadership and finances, OpenAI is reportedly back to prepping for its IPO. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0deda7a200899a00ed2f2f Omar breaks silence on alleged fraud connections in statement pointing to Trump admin: 'Flat out false' te 2026-05-20T17:21:43.101Z Omar breaks silence on alleged fraud connections in statement pointing to Trump admin: 'Flat out false' FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is speaking out over mounting questions from critics about her possible connection to the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scandal in Minnesota and suggested the Trump administration bears responsibility.  "Any claim that I had knowledge of this scheme is flat-out false," the Minnesota congresswoman said in a written statement to Fox News Digital on Wednesday.  "The MEALS Act was signed into law by President Trump and passed with bipartisan support as part of a broader legislative package. Trump’s USDA Secretary set the regulatory framework during the rollout of the program. I have always championed feeding kids and will continue to ensure our children do not go hungry." Omar went on to say that the "moment this fraud came to light" she "immediately sent a letter to the USDA Secretary demanding answers and accountability." ILHAN OMAR PRESSED TO EXPLAIN HOW FRAUD IN MINNESOTA GOT 'SO OUT OF CONTROL' "As I stated from the beginning, stealing millions of dollars under the guise of feeding hungry children to bankroll lavish lifestyles and extravagant expenses is reprehensible," Omar said. "I’m grateful that Aimee Bock and every individual involved in this abhorrent scheme are being held accountable for defrauding taxpayers and betraying vulnerable children."  Omar’s comment comes after she faced mounting pressure to explain her knowledge of and connections to the scandal that cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. The Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee invited Omar to testify about what she knew but says she never responded, which prompted an effort to subpoena information from her. That effort was blocked by Democrats on the committee. JD VANCE SAYS DOJ LOOKING INTO IF ILHAN OMAR COMMITTED IMMIGRATION FRAUD AMID BROTHER-MARRIAGE ALLEGATIONS Just last week, the committee released its final report that accused Gov. Tim Walz’s administration of fostering a "culture of tolerance" that allowed fraudsters to steal billions in taxpayer dollars overall. The report offered a strong critique of Omar, asserting that her MEALS Act, implemented into the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, "took the guardrails off" federal nutrition programs by allowing for-profit restaurants to participate and permitting "grab-and-go" flexibilities that made it nearly impossible to verify if children were actually being fed by the Feeding Our Future program. The committee’s Republican chair, state Rep. Kristin Robbins, has suggested that Congress should take action to enforce the subpoena and get more answers about questions related to Omar’s alleged association with convicted fraudsters, her public promotion of a Minneapolis restaurant that later became linked to the program, along with communication and meeting records with the Minnesota Department of Education and constituents.   "She only sent a letter once the fraud was exposed," Robbins told Fox News Digital in response to Omar's statement. "Prior to that, she sent letters urging the administration to keep the waivers in place — allowing the fraud to continue. Sounds like revisionist history. I don't buy it at all." Earlier this month, Fox News Digital reported that a former Omar staffer sent an email to the committee also pointing to Trump's USDA during his first term and downplaying the potential negative impact of Omar's MEALS Act legislation. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and USDA for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ded93a200899a00ed2f26 Trump-backed housing bill clears House after GOP defies Senate pressure campaign te 2026-05-20T17:21:23.646Z Trump-backed housing bill clears House after GOP defies Senate pressure campaign The House passed a sweeping housing bill backed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, handing Republicans a potential affordability win ahead of November’s midterms.  Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly 396-13 to send the bipartisan measure aimed at boosting housing supply and homeownership to the Senate, where it will need final sign-off before being signed into law by the president. "The White House supports the House’s housing bill thanks to the changes that were made," a White House official told Fox News Digital.  The president’s support is a major victory for House GOP leadership, who defied a pressure campaign from the Senate to pass the upper chamber’s rival housing bill without any changes. TRUMP-BACKED AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERHAUL CLEARS SENATE, WHILE HOUSE GOP RAISES RED FLAGS The amended House bill's future remains uncertain in the Senate, where it will need to overcome a 60-vote threshold and potential frustration over the lower chamber's modifications. The final House bill struck out a controversial provision in the Senate-passed measure that required single-family homes owned by large investors for the purpose of renting to be sold off within seven years.  Critics argued the measure could reduce housing supply and would hurt the build-to-rent industry, which provides rental options for Americans priced out of homeownership. The package preserved a ban on large institutional investors from buying new single-family homes. That provision is a top priority of the Trump administration, as well as leading progressives, such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who argues it would help individual homebuyers compete with well-funded investors. Large institutional investors own just a sliver of the nation’s housing stock. Seven in 10 voters said they would support a ban on large investors owning more than 350 homes from purchasing more, according to a May survey commissioned by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Support dipped among some supporters when respondents were told the provision could reduce the supply of rental homes. "This bill prioritizes American families by expanding homeownership, enhancing affordability, reducing burdensome regulations that drive up costs, and increasing housing supply nationwide," House Financial Services Chairman French Hill, R-Ark., said in a statement. "Importantly, it delivers on President Trump’s call to limit institutional investors from competing with the American people as they seek to purchase a home." GOP CAN'T AGREE ON KEY PART OF TRUMP'S HOUSING AFFORDABILITY PUSH AS INFIGHTING CONTINUES Still, the bill faced resistance from some conservatives over an unrelated provision regulating central bank digital currencies (CBDC). Thirteen conservative lawmakers associated with the House Freedom Caucus voted against the bipartisan housing measure over concerns about language temporarily banning CBDCs, which they argue would open the door to unchecked financial surveillance. GOP privacy hawks have long pushed for a permanent ban and have argued that a short-term prohibition would permit the Federal Reserve to issue a digital token after it expires in 2030. "A temporary ban is the worst of both worlds: political cover today, a clear runway tomorrow," Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, wrote in an op-ed for The Washington Reporter this week. "Make it permanent, or take it out." GOP leadership has pointed to the housing bill as part of Republicans’ broader push to address cost-of-living issues ahead of the midterm elections. "Increased housing costs and lack of quality supply are two issues that impact nearly every American family," House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said at a news conference on Wednesday, adding that the House measure is a "strong bipartisan package that will put more American families into homes." "This is something that every American in this country is going to be happy to see, to have lower housing costs," House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ded80a200899a00ed2f1d Cuban ex-President Raul Castro indicted on charges including murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals te 2026-05-20T17:21:04.061Z Cuban ex-President Raul Castro indicted on charges including murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection to his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. The indictment was unsealed on Wednesday. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and other officials are expected to make the announcement in Miami. The charges include conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft and murder. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ded55a200899a00ed2eeb Jeff Bezos, you were so close to making a good point te 2026-05-20T17:20:21.330Z Jeff Bezos, you were so close to making a good point "Why is a nurse in Queens who makes $75,000 a year paying more than $1,000 a month in taxes?" Bezos said Wednesday morning on CNBC. "That's $1,000 that could help with rent, or groceries, or anything." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0deb4ea200899a00ed2eac Joey Chestnut sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to drunkenly slapping a man at bar te 2026-05-20T17:11:42.689Z Joey Chestnut sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to drunkenly slapping a man at bar Joey Chestnut was sentenced to 180 days of probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge, court records show. Us Weekly was the first to report that the 17-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion was at Joe's Grill in Hamilton County, Indiana, Chestnut's home state, when he drunkenly slapped a man in the face around 2 a.m. on March 21. The victim allegedly recognized and approached Chestnut at the bar and exchanged a handshake right before Chestnut "slapped him" on the left side of his face, the outlet reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "The accused pulled [the victim] forward, moves closer and uses his right hand to strike [the victim] on the face with an open hand. [The victim] is observed reacting to the strike and moving his head downward and holding it there while the accused stands over him and [his friend]," the officer said in an affidavit obtained Us Weekly. "[Chestnut] moves toward [the victim] again and [the victim] moves away from the accused. "The touching was nude, insolent or angry because the open-handed strike was nonconsensual to the victim in a manner that caused pain while the accused allegedly used provocative language toward the victim to illicit a reaction." The officer added that the slap "resulted in bodily injury to [victim] in that he had a complaint of pain to the left side of his face." JOEY CHESTNUT REFLECTS ON RETURN TO HOT DOG EATING CONTEST AFTER CONTRACT DISPUTE, TEMPORARY BAN Chestnut, who said he was "pretty drunk and didn't remember" what happened, pleaded guilty to battery resulting in bodily injury and was sentenced April 20. The situation, however, was quickly defused, and Chestnut took "full responsibility for this misunderstanding," his attorney told Us Weekly. Chestnut filed petitions to travel outside of Indiana, as the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest takes place on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, on the Fourth of July. He was granted permission to travel, so as long as he behaves, he will be vying for his 18th title in his last 19 attempts in less than two months. Chestnut was barred from the 2024 competition after he signed a deal with Nathan's rival Impossible Foods. Chestnut was still on the outs months before last year's event when he announced that he and the organizers had found common ground on sponsorships. 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/6a0deb3ba200899a00ed2ea3 Landlord in a tenant's home for repairs was caught on a security camera getting it on with a woman instead te 2026-05-20T17:11:23.235Z Landlord in a tenant's home for repairs was caught on a security camera getting it on with a woman instead A married couple in Westland, Michigan, asked their landlord to make some repairs to the home they rent. Some birds had made their way into the attic and needed to be removed after they had died. The landlord did stop by, and I'm assuming he took care of the dead birds in the attic situation, but that's not all he did while he was there. He also spent about an hour making himself at home with a woman. We're talking fully naked, feet in the air, right in front of the couple's security camera, which is the only reason the couple knows their landlord was providing services in the home other than to the attic. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Javon Crawford and his wife were at the hospital visiting a sick grandmother at the time. Alerts from the security camera to his wife's phone revealed what was going on inside the home they rent. "He was walking back and forth naked. I think he was making a sandwich — I don't know," Crawford told FOX 2 Detroit. "She just pointed the phone to me and I seen him just doing what he was going right here. Yes, live footage, time stamped and everything." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE The comfort in which the landlord conducted his business inside the home had Crawford wondering whether the landlord had done this sort of thing before. That's probably a safe assumption. The couple handed over the amateur X-rated security footage to police, although it isn’t certain that a crime had been committed by the landlord. It's likely it is, at the very least, a violation of the lease agreement occurred. I'd imagine there isn't a specific "the landlord shall not bang in the home while there are tenants living there" line in the lease agreement. That's, one would think, understood or covered under a broader rule mentioned in the agreement. Something tells me there's a free month of rent or the return of a security deposit in this couple's future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0deb27a200899a00ed2e9a DC Police release surveillance photo of viral Chipotle brawl suspects, offer reward for convictions te 2026-05-20T17:11:03.553Z DC Police release surveillance photo of viral Chipotle brawl suspects, offer reward for convictions The Metro Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday evening released images of four suspects in a massive brawl at a Chipotle restaurant in the city's Navy Yard. MPD and the FBI have teamed up to investigate the case, which sent shockwaves across social media after a bystander filmed the Saturday fight that left adults and young children huddling for safety in the corner of the eatery. Local police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of each subject, while the FBI is offering a $5,000 reward per head. The video shows two groups of juveniles whaling on each other and hurling furniture across the restaurant. At one point, one suspect used a children's high chair to beat another suspect before launching it at him. All the while, the horrified onlookers tried to protect themselves from the violence. WATCH: Wild brawl erupts in D.C. Chipotle amid ongoing efforts to stop juvenile crime WATCH: ROWDY TEENAGERS SWARM DC NAVY YARD IN WATERFRONT TAKEOVER DESPITE POLICE JUVENILE CURFEW ZONE The violent outburst was the latest in an ever-growing trend of teen takeovers, many of which have turned violent, across the nation's capital and specifically in the city's Navy Yard. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro had vowed Friday, just a day before the brawl, to prosecute parents of youth suspects who commit crimes after the city's nightly curfew, which will take effect during the summer. She doubled down after the video went viral. DC US ATTORNEY SAYS ‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH’ AS YOUTH CRIME PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON NATION’S CAPITAL "These are not harmless gatherings. They are violent and they are disruptive. And you can see from what happened at Chipotle this past weekend, it was not just violence occurring between individuals. It was simply destruction of property. It was a takeover of a restaurant by individuals who felt that they could get away with it," Pirro told reporters at a news conference Monday.  "Parents, you are not a bystander in this crisis. The taxpayers who were footing the bill by extra policing, cleaning up damaged property, suffering the effects of these illegal gatherings, whether it be noise or fights or robberies or chaos, are done starting now," she added. "Parents, you're paying the bills and if you know where your teen is and what your teen is doing, and you allow them to continue their conduct and continue to allow them to flourish, then we're going to prosecute you." Under Pirro's plan, adults will be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor if their children are busted causing late-night chaos. MPD told Fox News Digital there were no further updates as of Wednesday morning. Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0deb13a200899a00ed2e91 Senate plots permanent end to government shutdowns with bipartisan push te 2026-05-20T17:10:43.811Z Senate plots permanent end to government shutdowns with bipartisan push FIRST ON FOX: The Senate is taking another step to prevent government shutdowns, this time to stop them from happening altogether.  It’s a move that comes after Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., successfully changed the Senate rules to prevent lawmakers in the upper chamber from being paid during shutdowns — a play designed to ensure that senators feel the same pain as federal workers during future closures.  But Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., are taking things a step further to outright prevent government shutdowns from ever happening again.  SENATE TAKES MAJOR FIRST STEP TO PREVENT FUTURE SHUTDOWNS WITH PAINFUL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAY Lankford has long been pushing his Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, and was nearly successful in passing it years ago. Now, with momentum still fresh from Kennedy’s rule change, he plans to reintroduce the legislation and fast-track it to a floor vote. Lankford contended in a statement to Fox News Digital that Americans had grown wary of "worthless government shutdown drama and Congress using federal workers and government services as pawns in political standoffs."  "The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act ends government shutdowns forever with a simple idea: if Congress doesn't do its job, Congress doesn't get to go home," he said. "We shift the pressure off the American people and onto the people they elected. We came within three votes of passing this before, and it is time to finish the job." SENATORS AGREE TO GO WITHOUT PAY DURING SHUTDOWNS AFTER HISTORIC CLOSURES LEFT WORKERS UNPAID In the event of another shutdown, the legislation would automatically trigger a short-term funding extension to keep the government open for 14 days at a time. It would also install strict limits on lawmakers and their staff by preventing them from embarking on taxpayer-funded travel outside of Washington, D.C. It would also nix congressional delegations overseas and prevent lawmakers from taking a recess, a key point of criticism against both chambers during the 43-day and 76-day government shutdowns that happened during this Congress.  Given the unanimous support for Kennedy’s rule change, there’s optimism that Lankford and Hassan’s bill will have the same result.  REPUBLICANS EYE ENDING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS FOREVER OVER FEARS DEMS WILL DO IT AGAIN Hassan said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the bill "incentivizes Congress to fund the government on time and ensures that there is a plan in place to protect families and our economy if Congress cannot come to an agreement." "Government shutdowns are costly, avoidable, and make people in New Hampshire and across the country pay the price for the failures of Congress," Hassan said. Lankford’s last attempt to advance the legislation in 2023 narrowly failed, with nearly every Senate Democrat voting against it while nearly every Senate Republican — save for Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. — supporting it.  Lawmakers are still dealing with the ripple effects of the latest shutdown, which saw the Department of Homeland Security and its tens of thousands of federal workers go without pay for months.  Republicans are deep into the budget reconciliation process to finish funding immigration operations at the agency and are expected to advance the package from the Senate by week's end. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0de8bba200899a00ed2e24 Carson Daly confesses he turned to Snapchat after failing to connect with his teen daughter te 2026-05-20T17:00:43.627Z Carson Daly confesses he turned to Snapchat after failing to connect with his teen daughter Carson Daly is connecting with his 13-year-old daughter the way many modern parents do — by embracing the digital world. During an appearance on "Today with Jenna and Sheinelle," the longtime television host spoke openly about the challenges that come with communicating with his teenager. "I have a 13-year-old, Etta, who is doing great, who I never speak with," he said, jokingly. "Do you speak 13-year-old? 'Cause I don’t." ROBERT DE NIRO ADMITS HE’S OUT OF TOUCH WITH YOUNG DAUGHTER’S GEN Z SLANG "You ever hear that phrase, ‘You’ve got to meet kids where they are?’ You hear it in business a lot, right? They want to advertise, get in front of them," he continued. "I’ve taken a page out of that and six months ago, I did join Snapchat. I have literally communicated with my daughter, in particular, more via Snapchat than I have in real life." For example, said Daly, "I can say, ‘Are you OK?’ And then I’ll put some stupid emoji. And she’ll write back, like, ‘LOL,’ and all these little things are flying all over the screen." "As silly as it is, I am connected a little bit," he admitted. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Daly and his wife, Siri Pinter, also share son Jackson, 17, and daughters London, 11, and Goldie, 6. BEN STILLER CONFESSES ‘WORST DECISION’ THAT STILL HAUNTS HIM AS A DAD Throughout the years, the former "TRL" host has been open about all aspects of his life — especially parenting. Daly stopped to speak with Fox News at the Emmys in September 2019 and admitted that being a father is by far his biggest accomplishment, adding that it helped him discover his purpose. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I lost my father when I was 5," said Daly of his biological father, who died in 1979. "My mom was incredible. Both my parents passed away two years ago," he added of his mother Patti and stepfather Richard, who both died a month apart in 2017. "So I understand the importance of parenting," Daly said. "And this is all fun and games being up here, dressed all nice. But at the end of the day, being a father is my greatest role in life. So I've got three kids – my beautiful wife is pregnant with our fourth right now. So you know, God is great." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0de68fa200899a00ed2dbe Seattle dog owners warned about pets overdosing in viral flyers te 2026-05-20T16:51:27.695Z Seattle dog owners warned about pets overdosing in viral flyers A flyer warning drug users that their dogs could overdose on narcotics is sparking backlash after it circulated among Seattle residents online. "Overdose deaths of our pets is so bad the county now hands out fliers on how to administer narcan and cpr," Andrea Suarez, founder of We Heart Seattle, said in a Sunday X post.  The flyer, put together by the Indigenous Harm Reduction Team (IHRT), established in British Columbia, reads in part, "Naloxone & dogs. They’re dogs. They put stuff in their mouth. These are accidents. If your furry friend ODs, it does NOT make you a bad person."  SEATTLE ORDER TO STOP DRUG ARRESTS ‘CREATING HAVOC’ FOR PEOPLE FENDING OFF ADDICTS SURVIVING ON THEFT: EXPERT  In a video in her Sunday X post, Suarez said she came across the IHRT flyers in Belltown, a neighborhood located in downtown Seattle. "So bad we now have information on how to revive our dogs from overdose from opioid poisoning," Suarez said.  Another unnamed woman in the video said, "'I’m pissed this is allowed," while another said, "It’s cause everybody doesn't stand up and say enough is enough." "They might lick the ground or a discarded cooker/foil," the flyer continues. "There might be traces on our hands. They might sniff the ground and inhale a small piece. They might get some on their fur / paws and lick it off. They’re dogs. They put stuff in their mouth." JASON RANTZ: WASHINGTON DEMS' POLICY PUTS DRUG-ADDICTED PARENTS FIRST, KIDS' SAFETY LAST "If you think your furry friend may have eaten or inhaled drugs, don’t leave them alone for the next couple of hours," it added. "Often if something is going to happen it’ll be within the first 30 mins — but sometimes s--- doesn’t happen the way we expect."  On Monday, conservative podcaster Brandi Kruse posted the IHRT canine overdose flyer on X and wrote, "I planned to be less angry at the world today, then I saw this flyer spotted by @weheartseattle. Homeless drug addicts are being told that it's an 'accident' if they expose their pets to deadly drugs and it ‘does not make you a bad person.’ YES IT DOES." In January, NBC News reported that six puppies were revived at Sky Valley Fire, approximately an hour’s drive north-east of Seattle, after the puppies were suspected of drug overdose. SEATTLE LEADERS SLAMMED FOR POLICE ORDER TO STOP PROSECUTING DRUG USERS The city continues to grapple with overdoses in humans as well.  Local Seattle outlet KOMO News reported May 14 that "Prosecutors in King County filed 46 felony drug-dealing charges in the first three months of 2026, with a significant share concentrated in a handful of Seattle neighborhoods," and that "according to Public Health — Seattle and King County, there have been 191 deaths due to overdoses so far in 2026 through April." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reported in November that the agency seized roughly 3.4 million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl from the two drug-trafficking groups targeted in investigations in the Western District of Washington. Fox News Digital reached out to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Seattle City Hall, King County Public Health and IHRT for comment but did not immediately receive responses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0de67ca200899a00ed2db5 Cardinals' Ivan Herrera acknowledges shirtless mob after clubbing walk-off home run over Pirates te 2026-05-20T16:51:08.029Z Cardinals' Ivan Herrera acknowledges shirtless mob after clubbing walk-off home run over Pirates A mob of shirtless fans has taken over in St. Louis. Ivan Herrera clubbed a three-run home run in the 10th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 9-6 walk-off win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. As he rounded the bases, Herrera saluted the shirtless fans by pretending to wave his shirt around. The shirtless fans went viral on Friday and have quickly become a part of the Cardinals’ exciting start to the season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM During the Cardinals’ 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday, a group of fans made their way to an empty section. About 100 fans first started the movement, and as the game went to extra innings, the entire section was packed with shirtless fans. When the Cardinals walked off the Royals in the 11th inning, the section went ballistic. Caleb Cummings, a 20-year-old on the Stephen F. Austin club baseball team, came up with the idea, and it has since taken a life of its own. Cardinals manager Olli Marmol heaped praise on the kids, saying they created an awesome environment. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Whoever started that in right field, I'll do whatever I need to do to make sure they come to every game," Marmol said. "Because that was awesome. Not only them, but everybody that showed up today. That was a fun environment." Marmol stayed true to his word, and he bought tickets for them to stay for the team’s game over the weekend. He even brought them down to the clubhouse after the team’s win on Saturday. "What you guys did for them was actually pretty damn special. Cause they fed off of it, they loved every second of last night. And then when you all showed up there in about the third, the place went wild," Marmol told the kids in his office on Saturday. The shirtless crew returned for the game on Tuesday and brought the same energy. After Herrera stepped on home plate, his teammates immediately started taking off his uniform. For the Cardinals, it was their fifth walk-off win of the season. The Cardinals (28-19) will look to keep the good vibes up (and their shirts off) when they take on the Pirates (24-24) in the second game of a three-game series on Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. ET. 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/6a0de653a200899a00ed2da4 Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Tests Constitutional Limits te 2026-05-20T16:50:27.795Z Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Tests Constitutional Limits The deal the president reached with his own subordinates relies on a mechanism created by Congress that legal experts had warned was subject to manipulation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0de41ea200899a00ed2d2b Trump says he hopes Spencer Pratt does well in LA mayoral race, blasts California's 'rigged' elections te 2026-05-20T16:41:02.930Z Trump says he hopes Spencer Pratt does well in LA mayoral race, blasts California's 'rigged' elections President Donald Trump signaled support for former reality TV star turned Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt while speaking to reporters Wednesday at Joint Base Andrews. "Oh, I'd like to see him do well. He's a character," Trump said. "I don't know him. I assume he probably supports me. Does he support me?" Trump asked a reporter. "I heard he does. I heard he's a Big MAGA person. He's doing well," Trump said of Pratt after being asked if he saw any similarities between himself and the former "The Hills" star. REALITY TV STAR SPENCER PRATT GAINS TRACTION IN LOS ANGELES MAYORAL RACE AFTER FIERY DEBATE Trump questioned whether Pratt could win the election in California, claiming the state's voting system is "rigged." "I don't know if, you know, if you have a rigged vote out there. That's the problem. The votes are rigged. You have a really rigged vote in California. You have all the mail-in ballots, everything else. Very hard to win because the elections are very dishonest. If we had Jesus Christ come down and count the votes, I would have won California because I do great with Hispanics. But it's a rigged vote," he said. "They send out 38 million votes. Nobody knows where they're going. Of course, the Democrats do, so I guess, but, disproportionately, Democrats get many more votes. Some get eight votes, they get eight cards, and Republicans have to call in. 'Where's my card?' It's a rigged system. One of the most. Not the worst. I'll give you a list. Maybe I'll do my list. But it's... California's one of the most dishonest states," he concluded. Pratt and his wife Heidi Montag lost their Pacific Palisades home in the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed thousands of homes across the area. Those fires, and Democratic Mayor Karen Bass' alleged "mismanagement" of the aftermath, were a prime catalyst in Pratt's decision to run for mayor. "Standing here one year later, I have to tell you the most heartbreaking part of the last year wasn't being displaced or losing everything I own, it was the realization that all of this was preventable," Pratt said when he announced his candidacy on Jan. 7, 2026, the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fires. SPENCER PRATT SAYS A-LISTERS PRIVATELY CHEER HIS CRITICISM OF CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP, FEAR CAREER FALLOUT "While our lives were literally burning to the ground, Mayor Karen Bass was in Ghana," Pratt charged. Pratt has an Airstream trailer parked on the dirt lot where his Pacific Palisades home burned down in the 2025 wildfire. He has said he stopped staying there after receiving death threats and because his security team warned the exposed lot was unsafe. Pratt and his family have reportedly spent time in temporary housing, including the Hotel Bel-Air and rentals near Santa Barbara/Carpinteria, while he campaigns for Los Angeles mayor, and he has publicly questioned whether he can afford to rebuild permanently in the Palisades. He has garnered campaign buzz with provocative AI-generated campaign videos and hardline stances on homelessness and drug addiction, including calls for stricter enforcement, mandatory treatment and expanded incarceration for some repeat offenders and people involved in street crime. Pratt trails the incumbent Bass in most major polling, though a recent Emerson College poll showed him surging up from 10% in March to 22% in May. Bass is polling at 30% in the same poll. The candidates are heading for a June 2 primary that could see a winner declared if one candidate pulls in more than 50% of the votes. If no candidate reaches the 50% threshold, the top two candidates will advance to a head-to-head general election slated for November. Fox News Digital contacted Pratt, Bass and the California Secretary of State for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0de3f5a200899a00ed2d03 Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo detained by ICE te 2026-05-20T16:40:21.065Z Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo detained by ICE Tucson community members rallied outside the local ICE field office Monday demanding the release of Karla Toledo, a 31-year-old DACA recipient detained at her home earlier that morning despite having a current work permit and no criminal record. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, recipients have protection from deportation and two-year-renewable work permits if said recipients maintain a clean criminal record. Toledo's husband shared security camera footage on Instagram showing ICE agents attempting to enter their home around 8:40 a.m. Toledo's husband could be seen struggling to open the door as three ICE agents followed him into the home. As he entered the home, he attempted to close the door, but an agent used his body to force entry. "Please stop, please stop!" Toledo yelled from inside the home. Toledo repeatedly asked the agents, "Where's the warrant?" referring to a judicial warrant. An agent responded by stating he doesn't have one, and asked Toledo, "Think you can come out?" as he asked Toledo to walk onto the front porch to speak with him. The video cuts to a clip of five agents circling the home. "We're not going to play this game with you," one agent said to Toledo, who continued to ask to see a warrant several times. At no point is she provided with one. Scholarships A-Z Executive Director Carolina Silva leads chants requesting for the release of Karla Toledo. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Officers initially said they did not have one, then appeared to suggest she was being unreasonable for insisting on one. In the next clip, an agent can be seen talking on the phone as four others escort Toledo off the property. "She says she needs to see a warrant signed by a judge," the agent says into the phone. Toledo was ultimately taken to the ICE field office. "She needs to leave from where they have her safe and sound. Her legal status is up-to-date, (she's) never had problems with anyone, much less with the law," Toledo's husband wrote in the caption of the video. "We demand answers and that they respect her rights." Toledo and her husband announced their engagement last June and were wed in October. Outside the west entrance to the ICE field office, rally attendees chanted, "Free Karla now!" and "Power to the people, no one is illegal!" The building was surrounded by Tucson Police officers and taped off from the public. "(Karla is) a beautiful soul," said one attendee who asked not to be identified. "She's a great singer, (an) amazing influencer. She's also an advocate." A representative from the Mexican consulate speaks to Sergeant David Hill, requesting entry to the ICE Field Office. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Toledo has been involved with several local organizations including the Sunnyside Foundation, KeepTucsonTogether and La Coalicion de Derechos Humanos, where she led "Know Your Rights" training sessions. With more than 66,000 followers on Instagram, Toledo used her platform to advocate for body positivity. "Her work permit is not expired. She submitted a renewal for her work permit under DACA at the appropriate time. She has been fingerprinted by the Office of Immigration, and she's now waiting for her new permit," said Lillian Vasquez, an immigration consultant and friend of Toledo's family. "She's always been active, extremely happy, family-oriented, and a girl with values. During the pandemic, she served several non-profit organizations … fundraising for families struggling with rent, utilities. She can't expect any less of us than to be here." Carolina Silva, executive director of Scholarships A-Z, was also on hand to support Toledo. "Karla is one of our own," Silva said. "She actually was a past Scholarship Z team member. When we were planning our quinceanera for our organization, she really just … took the lead on outreach, and she is just … such a social butterfly. I just love that she's someone that you can always count on." Scholarships A-Z, which serves undocumented youth seeking higher education, transitioned from in-person to fully remote services at the start of the year due to a spike in immigration enforcement. "I want to know why ICE is detaining so many DACA recipients," Silva said. "It feels to me that they are breaking their promise to young undocumented folks that have been here that jumped through all the hoops, checked all the boxes. If we're not safe, then who is safe?" The Trump administration has taken a different position on what DACA actually guarantees. "Illegal aliens who claim to be recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not automatically protected from deportations," Department of Homeland Security Assistant Press Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to NPR in July. "DACA does not confer any form of legal status in this country." U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., asked Homeland Security last year about DACA arrests and deportations. Then-Secretary Kristi Noem responded that between January and November, 261 DACA recipients had been arrested by ICE and 86 had been deported. A representative from the Mexican consulate tells Karla Toledo's mother and rally attendees about her conversation with Toledo. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Some courts have also pushed back. Two Texas DACA recipients detained and held at facilities in Texas and New Mexico were ordered released by federal judges, both citing the government's failure to provide a clear reason for their detention in violation of due process rights. The average wait time for DACA renewals has increased from a few weeks to more than two months over the past year, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data, the highest it's been in the last five years. But 80% of cases are completed within four months, according to USCIS' case processing times. Toledo's detention was one of several involving Tucson community members that week. Alejandra Mendoza, an organizer with Paisanos Unidos, started a GoFundMe for her husband Rogelio, a diabetic and cancer patient detained by ICE on his way to work who is being held at the Eloy Detention Center without adequate medical care. Maru Carrasco, an organizer with Derechos Humanos, said she received a call on the Rapid Response line last week from the partner of a DACA recipient, who claimed ICE came to the DACA recipient's workplace looking for her, even though her renewal and work authorization were up-to-date since September. U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva was present at the rally and attempted to enter the ICE field office. After waiting for almost half an hour, she was allowed in. After exiting the building, Grijalva walked directly to Martha Veronica Toledo, Karla Toledo's mother, welcoming her into an embrace. Grijalva reassured Martha that Toledo was physically unharmed, calm, and had just woken up from a nap. "She sends you kisses," Grijalva said to Toledo's mother in Spanish. Grijalva said she was given no information about Toledo's case. "They can't tell me a lot," Grijalva said. "The supervisor that let me in, let me talk to her through the door, and I asked her if she was okay, and she said she was okay, and she said she knew I would come." The ICE office can only hold detainees for six to 12 hours before they need to be transported to a detention facility, or in some cases, deportation proceedings. U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva embraces Karla Toledo's mother, Matha Toledo, outside of the ICE Field office. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. A representative from the Mexican consulate was also allowed to speak with Toledo, informing her of her rights, including her right to request support from the consulate once she arrives at a detention center. The consulate does not have jurisdiction at ICE field offices. Shortly after 8 p.m., a caravan of cars and a transport van was seen leaving the field office, with remaining rally attendees shouting Toledo's name as the van drove past, Martha Toledo crying nearby. Attendees gathered in prayer with Toledo's family, calling for her to receive strength during this time. Toledo is being transferred to the Central Arizona Florence Correctional Complex. By Monday evening, local representatives had taken to social media to comment on Toledo's detention. "Karla has been a positive force in Tucson, especially here on the Southside, dedicating her time and energy to uplifting neighborhoods and supporting students in our community," Councilwoman Selina Barajas said in an Instagram post. "It is important that due process is respected and that families and communities are treated with dignity, humanity, and respect. Our city is stronger because of people like Karla Toledo." Representatives encouraged community members to call Tucson's Rapid Response line to document ICE activity locally. "I stand with Karla and her family and join the demand for her immediate release," Mayor Regina Romero said in an Instagram post. "The Trump Administration continues its cruel and inhumane policies through their pattern of not focusing on their immigration enforcement on violent criminals, instead focusing on people and working families who are following the legal process." Grijalva said in a Tuesday news release that ICE's actions showed disregard for the rule of law and due process, adding that everyone in the country has constitutional rights regardless of immigration status. "Karla is a DACA recipient with legal status in this country who is a beloved member of our community that serves on local boards and volunteers her time helping others," Grijalva said. "Karla must be released immediately, and ICE must stop terrorizing our communities." Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0de1dda200899a00ed2cba PGA TOUR: THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2026 best bets, 'One-and-Done' pick for TPC Craig Ranch te 2026-05-20T16:31:25.522Z PGA TOUR: THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2026 best bets, 'One-and-Done' pick for TPC Craig Ranch "No days (weeks) off" is my mantra when it comes to betting on the PGA TOUR. And man, you have to be a golf gambling sicko to bet THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas this week. If it weren't for native Texans Scottie Scheffler (reigning Byron Nelson champion) and Jordan Spieth wanting to play in their home state, this field would be brutal. 'PAR TALK': RAI DOES IT HIS WAY TO WIN PGA, POINTLESS ARONIMINK CRITICISM, PLAYER GRADES AND AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE Out of embarrassment, because Scottie won last year's Byron Nelson by eight shots, with a -31, millions of dollars worth of renovations were invested into TPC Craig Ranch this offseason to make the course harder. The fairways are now Zoysiagrass, the rough is Bermudagrass and the greens have Bentgrass. Bermuda is the trickiest grass to hit out of and the ball sits up on Zoysiagrass. So, there is a bigger penalty for missing the fairway this week. Bent greens are firmer and faster, which makes putting tougher. That said, the average winning score over the last Byron Nelsons is roughly -26 and this will still be a birdie-fest. With that in mind, I'm not wasting units (u) on placement bets since this event is so volatile. Here are my best bets for TPC Craig Ranch this week. The following odds are based on my previous bets on the golfers listed below. Subject to change. A native Longhorn and University of Texas alum, Coody has to be familiar with playing in the windy, hot Texas weather conditions. He looked great at the beginning of the season, struggled in March and started picking it back up in April and May. Coody didn’t qualify for The Masters, but he finished T16 at the 2026 RBC Heritage, T38 at the Cadillac Championship and T24 at the Truist Championship, all signature events. Granted, Coody did miss the cut at last week’s PGA Championship. However, he was 14th in the field in putting in the first two rounds and Aronimink Golf Club (host of the 2026 PGA Championship) has Bent greens, like TPC Craig Ranch. Last year, Coody was second in the Byron Nelson in Strokes Gained (SG): Off-the-tee (OTT) while finishing T25 with a -14. This season, he ranks 22nd on TOUR in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 200+ yards. If he combines this year’s long-iron play with his driving at TPC Craig Ranch and last week’s putting in the PGA Championship, Coody will be in the mix to win the 2026 Byron Nelson.  I've lost so much money on this kid, but I'm not losing faith in his potential and these are great odds relative to the field strength and his prices at previous tournaments. The 2024 PGA TOUR University valedictorian had the shorter odds to win the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (+4000), a signature event featuring the best players on TOUR, and the Texas Children's Houston Open (+3000), which also had a tougher field. He was T33 at last year's Byron Nelson and gained strokes ball-striking (driving and approach). Over the last 20 rounds, Thorbjornsen is 10th on my model at Bet The Number because he nukes the ball OTT and is great with his long irons. The Georgia Bulldog hasn’t qualified for the majors or signature events, so he’s been "out of sight, out of mind". Thompson has finished T14 at the Valero Texas Open and T13 at the Myrtle Beach Classic in his last two starts. Over his last 16 rounds, Davis is third in this field for SG: Tee-to-Green (T2G), behind Scheffler and the fourth-betting favorite, Brooks Koepka, according to Betsperts Golf. Thompson might be someone to bet when he has good lead-in form because Davis finished T9 at the 2022 U.S. Open and T2 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in his two starts before winning the John Deere Classic that year. Like the Byron Nelson, the John Deere is played at another easy TPC course. At the end of the day, I clicked Thompson because he is just 26 years old and a flusher, who I still believe has a bright future in golf.  This is another talented golfer whom I'm "buying the dip" on. Kim has 10 professional wins, including three on the PGA TOUR, and has contended in big-boy events and majors. He is only 23 years old and I'm not ready to give up on him. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The South Korean finished T6 at Myrtle Beach in his last start and T18 at the Valspar Championship four starts back. Despite struggling over the last two seasons, Kim is still elite with his irons and accurate with his driver. Brennan is third in my model at Betsperts Golf. He ranks third in driving distance on TOUR this year and sixth in approach shots from 200+ yards. Brennan has gained strokes with his driver in five straight starts, including one signature event (RBC Heritage) and two majors (The Masters and PGA Championship). The Wake Forest Demon Deacon burst onto the scene during the 2025 FedExCup Fall swing by winning the Bank of Utah Championship by four strokes at another easy, driver-heavy Tom Weiskopf course with Bent greens. Brennan hasn't been in the mix since, but this is a great price and course fit. The price (234-to-1) pretty much explains the bet. Vegas is a four-time winner on TOUR and showed some life at last week's PGA Championship, where he was second in the field in SG: T2G. Unfortunately, Vegas lost the most strokes putting (-7.62) and finished T44. Nevertheless, one of his four wins was the 3M Open in 2024 at another easy, driver-heavy TPC course (Twin Cities). Vegas's best finish this year is a T14 in the Houston Open and his third-best finish last season was T13 at the Byron Nelson. _____________________________ At this point, I'm playing for honor, because barring a crazy heater, my hopes of making money in this racket are over. "Contest strategy" and "contrarian plays" don't even matter anymore. I say this because I'm taking Coody here, even though he will be popular this week. _____________________________ 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/6a0de1c9a200899a00ed2cb1 Tito Ortiz rips Dana White as ‘petty’ over UFC White House fight snub: ‘I’ve done so much for that company’ te 2026-05-20T16:31:05.789Z Tito Ortiz rips Dana White as ‘petty’ over UFC White House fight snub: ‘I’ve done so much for that company’ With just weeks to go before the America 250 UFC fight at the White House, legendary fighter Tito Ortiz is bitter over not being invited to such an important historic event for mixed martial arts, a sport he helped build. Ortiz's well-documented 20-plus-year feud with UFC CEO Dana White has cost the Huntington Beach Bad Boy an invite to President Trump's big fight event on the White House lawn. "I wish I was invited to the White House card, and I'm not," Ortiz said during an appearance on OutKick's "Tomi Lahren is Fearless" podcast. Dana didn't throw Ortiz, 51, a bone for this one. The feud continues. "After the 16 years I gave to them from the very beginning, when they first bought the company, to almost the end, where they sold the company. I don't get tickets. I gotta pay for my own tickets when I do want to go," the former UFC champion added. TITO ORTIZ EYES CALIFORNIA COMEBACK WHILE BLASTING DANA WHITE FOR FREEZING HIM OUT OF UFC For those who don't know the backstory, White was Ortiz's manager before being hired to run the UFC. When White took on the role of UFC president, it didn't take long before the former business partners were in constant contract arguments over money. Ortiz doesn't dispute that. The feud even included the two getting into a full-blown fistfight on an airplane as they took off for a flight to Japan. White accused Ortiz of seriously trying to hurt him with a neck hold and admits to punching Ortiz multiple times in the ribs. Add it all up, and you have two guys who haven't liked each other for a long time. DANA WHITE SAYS UFC FIGHTERS DELIBERATELY HIDE PAY FROM FANS TO AVOID GIVING 'HANDOUTS' "If you want to go to a fight. You're telling me you got to pay for tickets? Just like everybody else?" Lahren asked. Tito says that is absolutely the case. He claims to have spent $1,000 to attend a recent UFC event in Miami. "If you're on Dana's good side, you don't have to pay for anything. I get it. He said if you want to be a good friend, I'm a good friend. He goes, but if you want to be an enemy, I'm good at that also," Tito told Lahren. "I'm first one to actually tell you he's 100% correct. Don't get on his bad side. But it's childish. I mean, it's like, to me, it's just it's petty. It's really petty. I've done so much for that company." Ortiz is bitter over the White House snub, but he's not anti-UFC. Now a Florida resident, Ortiz says he'll be at his Tito's Cantina in Cape Coral, Florida, watching the patriotic event being thrown by White. "I'll just continue to do what I'm doing for the future of this country and for the future of my children, to love this country because I've traveled the world. I see how the world works, and I love coming back to America every single time," Ortiz added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0de1b5a200899a00ed2ca8 Save big on the iPhone 17 and Galaxy S26 with these T-Mobile deals te 2026-05-20T16:30:45.996Z Save big on the iPhone 17 and Galaxy S26 with these T-Mobile deals Following its recent purchase of U.S. Cellular, T-Mobile launched major iPhone and Samsung deals to attract new customers. Right now, shoppers can get an iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S26 included with the Experience More plan, plus save hundreds on upgraded models when they meet certain requirements. With this current promotion, T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17e when you switch carriers and bring your number — no trade-in required. The deal runs through July 1, giving shoppers a limited window to save. Shoppers who want to upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro can trade in an eligible device — even one that no longer works — for up to $1,100 in savings. READ MORE: This week's best Apple deals: Up to 78% off AirPods, MacBooks and more Have an older phone that still works? Bring your device over to T-Mobile and get up to $800 to help pay off your remaining balance. Sign up for the Essentials Saver plan starting at $50 per month with autopay, and T-Mobile will send a virtual prepaid Mastercard to cover your final device payment. The offer applies to up to four lines. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Shoppers who prefer Samsung devices can get a free Galaxy S26 by adding a line to T-Mobile's Experience More plan, which starts at $140 per month with autopay for three lines. You still need to pay taxes, but the deal saves you more than $1,000. T-Mobile is also offering additional Galaxy S26 deals. You can get up to $900 off the Galaxy S26+ when you trade in an eligible device and join the Experience More or Go5G Plus plans. Add a line to the Experience More plan, and you can also save $400 on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. READ MORE: Early Memorial Day tech deals worth shopping now, from Beats headphones to Blink cameras Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ddf73a200899a00ed2c21 U.S. Senate votes to advance resolution limiting Trump war on Iran as Cassidy flips te 2026-05-20T16:21:07.144Z U.S. Senate votes to advance resolution limiting Trump war on Iran as Cassidy flips Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ddf5fa200899a00ed2c18 Overflowing toilets, no medical care: Democrats call Mesa ICE facility a ‘public health issue’ te 2026-05-20T16:20:47.569Z Overflowing toilets, no medical care: Democrats call Mesa ICE facility a ‘public health issue’ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ddf4ba200899a00ed2c0b Arizona leads nation in child deaths by parents in custody cases. A new bill aims to change that. te 2026-05-20T16:20:27.499Z Arizona leads nation in child deaths by parents in custody cases. A new bill aims to change that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ddd3da200899a00ed2ba6 Head Ball Coach still has it: Steve Spurrier ribs Dabo Swinney during South Carolina Hall of Fame induction te 2026-05-20T16:11:41.897Z Head Ball Coach still has it: Steve Spurrier ribs Dabo Swinney during South Carolina Hall of Fame induction It's been quite a week for former Florida Gators and South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier. On Saturday night, the Head Ball Coach walked Morgan Wallen out of the tunnel at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the venue he branded "The Swamp" back in 1992, for the second night of Wallen's sold-out stay in Gainesville. Then, on Tuesday, Spurrier was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame for his tenure as the Gamecocks' head football coach, during which he went 86-49 and became the program's all-time winningest coach. Spurrier's run with South Carolina featured three straight 11-win seasons as well as three straight seasons finishing ranked in the top 10 of the AP Poll, and, perhaps most importantly to Gamecock fans, saw the team boast a winning record against rival Clemson in his 10 full seasons in Columbia, including a five-game winning streak from 2009-13. FORMER COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACH STEVE SPURRIER APPEARS SKEPTICAL OF ARCH MANNING AHEAD OF FIRST YEAR AS STARTER During his acceptance speech, Spurrier proved that those competitive juices are still flowing in him, because when he saw Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney in the crowd on Tuesday night, he couldn't help but remind him of his dominant run in the early 2010s. "During my eighth year here, we won number 65," Spurrier said while discussing becoming the winningest head coach in program history. "And, I'd like to thank coach Dabo, his team didn't play very well that night. And I was able to win at Clemson." Spurrier softened the blow a little bit, reminding everyone in the room that his former rival has "more conference championships than any coach in America right now," before capping things off by twisting the knife one last time. "I'm still trying to figure out how we beat you guys 5 years in a row but it happened I guess." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Spurrier turned 81 last month, and while it's clear he doesn't move quite as well as he used to when he would toss his headset and playsheet a half dozen times a game, his mind and wit are still as sharp and as quick as they were when he was tormenting his rivals more than three decades ago. Congrats to coach Spurrier on his induction into the SC Athletic Hall of Fame, the honor is well deserved. And my condolences to any rival coaches who are still experiencing the wrath of The Visor even after all this time has passed. The man's still got it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ddd2aa200899a00ed2b9d Left-wing Dem Senate hopeful cheered on Antifa violence in unearthed rant: ‘Kill a motherf---er’ te 2026-05-20T16:11:22.220Z Left-wing Dem Senate hopeful cheered on Antifa violence in unearthed rant: ‘Kill a motherf---er’ Graham Platner, presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, once stated that some people should be killed for their political beliefs, according to a newly surfaced Reddit post. "There are times in this world when, for the good of tolerance and humanity, you need to kill a motherf---er," Platner wrote on his now-deleted Reddit account in September 2013. "Sadly most people who are true believers in tolerance and humanity find that activity repulsive. Which I suppose is morally good, but pragmatically a shortfall." Platner was responding to a blog post about left-wing antifascist (Antifa) protestors attacking the offices of a far-right nationalist political party in Greece. BERNIE SANDERS DEFENDS MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE UNDER FIRE FOR REDDIT COMMENTS The Platner campaign did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Wednesday. Platner is running effectively unopposed in Maine's Democratic primary in June with the ultimate goal of flipping one of Maine's Senate seats blue in the 2026 midterms in November. As recently as April 2020, Platner claimed on Reddit that he was a member of his local chapter of the Socialist Rifle Association — a leftist response to the National Rifle Association. The SRA, a nonprofit based in Wichita, Kansas, provides firearms training and education to leftists to further the goal of providing a "rebuff against reactionary right wing firearms culture," according to its website. In a post describing his left-wing drift after leaving the military, Platner stated "still got the guns though, I don’t trust the fascists to act politely." Platner had described Republicans, such as President Donald Trump, as fascists using his Reddit account.  He also classified himself as a "socialist" and "communist" in comments made under the moniker "P-Hustle" on Reddit, but has since tried to distance himself from those labels during his run for U.S. Senate. PLATNER'S DELETED REDDIT SPARKS OUTRAGE AGAIN AS HE APPEARS TO MOCK WOUNDED SOLDIER: 'DIDN'T DESERVE TO LIVE' Platner has issued a general apology for the thousands of controversial and vulgar resurfaced posts. In addition to repeatedly expressing support for political violence, the former Marine also identified as a communist, used slurs, complained about black people not tipping and called white people living in rural America "stupid." "I’m sorry for this. Just know that it’s not reflective at all of who I am," Platner said of his previous comments posted online. "I don’t want you to judge me on the dumbest thing I ever wrote on the internet. I would prefer if people could judge me on the person I am today," he added. While Platner used homophobic slurs and made some politically incorrect comments, he also expressed support for gay rights and opposition to racism in his Reddit comments. He explained his coarse language as a byproduct of the "crude humor" and "offensive language" he had become accustomed to while serving as a Marine in Afghanistan.  Maine Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of the state’s Senate primary on April 30, leaving behind only minor opponents for Platner and clearing the way for him to run in the general election. Polling generally shows Platner ahead of incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, though she has significantly outperformed polls in past elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ddd02a200899a00ed2b8d All the Republicans Trump Has Helped Take Down in His Spring Revenge Tour te 2026-05-20T16:10:42.258Z All the Republicans Trump Has Helped Take Down in His Spring Revenge Tour The president has spent a great deal of political capital trying to unseat fellow Republicans he sees as disloyal, and he has succeeded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ddceca200899a00ed2b6d Chris Sheafe marcó el desarrollo del downtown de Tucson te 2026-05-20T16:10:20.492Z Chris Sheafe marcó el desarrollo del downtown de Tucson Leer en inglés Chris Sheafe dedicó casi 15 años a ayudar a transformar Rio Nuevo, pasando de lo que su presidente calificó como un “auténtico desastre,” en uno de los motores de desarrollo económico más trascendentales de Tucson. Falleció el 8 de abril en un accidente aéreo en el Aeropuerto Regional de Marana, junto con su esposa, Jacque. Antes de incorporarse a Rio Nuevo, Sheafe ya había pasado décadas dando forma al entorno construido de Tucson. Graduado de la Universidad de Washington y de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona y habiendo iniciado su carrera en el sector del desarrollo comercial en Seattle, se trasladó a Arizona en 1970 y se unió a Estes Homes en 1976, convirtiéndose en socio en 1981. Trabajó en numerosos proyectos destacados, entre ellos el Hotel Ventana, el Ventana Country Club y la comunidad residencial circundante, situados en el noreste de Tucson. Más allá del sector inmobiliario, Sheafe ejerció como presidente de la Autoridad del Aeropuerto Internacional de Tucson en 2010 y participó activamente en el Comité de Bonos del Condado de Pima, en la Asociación de Constructores de Viviendas del Sur de Arizona y en la junta directiva de TREO, entre otras funciones cívicas. Sheafe fue nombrado miembro de la junta directiva de Rio Nuevo en 2012, trabajando en estrecha colaboración con su colega y amigo Fletcher McCusker, quien preside la organización. Rio Nuevo es un Distrito de Financiamiento por Incremento de Impuestos, financiado con una parte de los ingresos provenientes del impuesto estatal sobre las ventas y que rinde cuentas ante la Legislatura del Estado de Arizona. En aquel entonces, McCusker calificó a Rio Nuevo como un caos total, señalando que tanto a él como a otros miembros de la junta se les concedieron apenas seis meses para estabilizar la organización antes de que el estado procediera a clausurarla. McCusker recuerda haberse sentido agradecido de tener a su lado a alguien tan experimentado como Sheafe, afirmando que su trayectoria en finanzas, bienes raíces y asociaciones privadas lo convertía en el candidato ideal para asumir el cargo de tesorero de Rio Nuevo. Sheafe se involucró a fondo en todos los aspectos de la organización, revisando cada cheque, cada borrador presupuestario y cada decisión que implicara movimientos de dinero. “Siempre consultábamos a Chris; él sabía, literalmente, a dónde iba cada centavo. Su talento es insustituible,” comentó McCusker. Rio Nuevo, el Distrito de Financiamiento por Incremento de Impuestos que Chris Sheafe ayudó a estabilizar y hacer crecer desde 2012, ha desempeñado un papel central en la configuración del desarrollo del centro de Tucson. Diana Ramos / El Foco de Tucson. Rio Nuevo no sólo sobrevivió a esos primeros seis meses, sino que la junta directiva recibió recientemente una prórroga de 10 años. McCusker afirmó que esto se debe, en gran medida, a la astucia financiera que ha adquirido la junta, algo que él atribuye principalmente a Sheafe. A lo largo de los años, la junta desarrolló una fórmula de desarrollo económico que, a menudo, comenzaba con Sheafe presentando la primera moción para poner en marcha un proyecto. “Chris vivía para el momento de sacar adelante los negocios,” comentó McCusker. “No estoy seguro de quién presentará la moción en nuestra próxima reunión.” El ingenio seco de Sheafe, comentó McCusker, evitaba que las reuniones de Rio Nuevo se sintieran como una carga tediosa. “Nos tomamos el trabajo en serio. Gestionamos las crisis con seriedad. Nos tenemos un gran respeto mutuo, pero eso no nos agobia,” dijo McCusker. “Simplemente nos divertimos demasiado con lo que hacemos.” McCusker describió a Sheafe como la persona más amable, “una especie rara de individuo sereno, tranquilo y ecuánime, pero también inteligente y experimentado.” McCusker afirmó que Sheafe se sentía orgulloso de todo lo que la junta había logrado en el centro de la ciudad, pero que nunca tuvo la necesidad de acaparar el protagonismo por ello; un hecho que, según McCusker, reflejaba su humildad. En las semanas transcurridas desde el fallecimiento de Sheafe, se han mantenido conversaciones sobre la mejor manera de honrar su legado; no obstante, la junta ha declarado que respetará los deseos de su familia y pospondrá la planificación de cualquier acto conmemorativo. Rio Nuevo se encuentra aún en estado de conmoción. Sheafe se hallaba inmerso en la elaboración del presupuesto de la organización para el próximo año fiscal, y ahora McCusker trabaja junto al presidente del Senado de Arizona, Warren Peterson, para encontrar a una persona con un perfil profesional comparable, si bien ha reconocido que se trata de un listón muy alto. “La manera intuitiva de hacer negocios pertenece únicamente al Sr. Chris Sheafe,” dijo McCusker. “Se echará mucho de menos su liderazgo.” Ahva Ghazanfari es estudiante de la Universidad de Arizona y pasante en Tucson Spotlight. Puede contactarla en ahvanghazanfari@arizona.edu. Esta nota fue traducida por los pasantes de la preparatoria San Miguel y editada por Diana Ramos, exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson. Contáctala en diana@tucsonspotlight.org.    El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dda98a200899a00ed2b09 Trump’s EPA vows to fight ‘forever chemicals’ by loosening PFAS regulations te 2026-05-20T16:00:24.926Z Trump’s EPA vows to fight ‘forever chemicals’ by loosening PFAS regulations Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd8a4a200899a00ed2a7e MARK LEVIN: Deal or no deal? te 2026-05-20T15:52:04.689Z MARK LEVIN: Deal or no deal? When we suddenly hit the brakes and called off the planned military operation against the Iranian regime, it was clear that something was going on. We gave the regime 2-3 days to come to some arrangement that presumably includes no nukes. What does no nukes mean? Are their scientists going to forget what they developed? How long can we keep that in a box? What happens to the enriched uranium? We are told: 1. they have enough to make 10 bombs in 11 days, and 2. that it takes a matter of weeks to further enrich uranium from 60% to 90% nuclear grade. What about the plutonium, which no one is talking about? And the ballistic missiles that were destroying targets throughout the Middle East? And the range of those missiles, which can now hit Europe? We didn't even know how far those missiles could reach. I guess all of this will change? The Iranian regime that kicked out inspectors, hid their activities, and violated every single agreement it ever signed, will have changed because of our military actions? Honestly, does this act or sound like a regime that is defeated or cares about death? For some reason, the West cannot get its collective head around the fact that the Iranian regime's mindset is not one of mutual existence. It is a religious, extremist, fundamentalist cult that insists on conquering or destroying all those who do not bend to its ideology. They have told us this. They have written this. They preach this. It is in their books, pamphlets, sermons, etc. It is a revolution without borders, not merely one nation among others. Haven't we learned this by now? Many Americans have been killed during the last 47 years as a result of the regime's ambitions. AMB GORDON SONDLAND: THE WEST CAN'T LET IRAN TURN TRUMP'S PAUSE INTO ANOTHER NUCLEAR-POWERED DODGE My greatest concern has always been enforcement, which has not been discussed much even after all of this time. If there is a deal, whatever deal it is, perhaps the greatest deal in the history of deals, again, the regime cheats, lies, and hides what it is doing. Our intel and satellites simply cannot catch all of it. And if we find violations, then what? "Well, we'll hit them again, Mark." Is that what we did before Trump? Does anyone believe that's what we will do after Trump? Is that what a Gavin Newsom or Kamala Harris or the rest of the Democrats would do if one of them became president? Heck, even Republican presidents did not act. For crying out loud, look at all the noise, the appeasers, the pacificists, the isolationists, etc. These are loud movements in our politics and government. And look at the reaction to the temporary increase in a gallon of gasoline. Would we have the will even a few years from now? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION And what of Hezbollah, still a potent terrorist force? And what of Hamas? Will the Iranian regime promise not to support them? My response: is the Brooklyn Bridge still for sale? And how do we stop the regime if it funds them anyway? What will we do? And the Iranian people? What of them? "They should rise up," it is said. Well, they did. Without arms. And they paid a horrendous price and still are. I can only imagine what more would be done to them. Of course, the Europeans will be useless, as they are now. Even with détente with China and something like it with Russia, they still will provide support to the Iranian regime. So will North Korea. We have no control over their sabotage of any deal. This all must be considered. And the Democrats, always desperate for a political opportunity, will ask rhetorically, "why did we go to war," "this is Obama 2.0," "we wasted billions for nothing," "Trump is a TACO," and on and on. I can hear it now. The truth won't matter. The spin will be constant. Of course, if the Democrats had their way, the Iranian regime would already have nuclear weapons. But none of that will matter. This could be very damaging for the mid-term elections, despite all the demands for "off-ramps." Yet, the problem is the regime itself, is it not? How do we contain it if it survives? To be absolutely clear, I have no inside information. In fact, as far as I know, at the end of another 2-3 days of negotiations, military action against the regime will resume. But it's very important to think about these issues and much more. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM MARK LEVIN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd87ca200899a00ed2a69 Senate needles DOJ chief over Trump's billion-dollar ‘weaponization’ fund te 2026-05-20T15:51:24.362Z Senate needles DOJ chief over Trump's billion-dollar ‘weaponization’ fund Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd868a200899a00ed2a60 Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates te 2026-05-20T15:51:04.693Z Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd854a200899a00ed2a57 La baja en las inscripciones de ACA presagia primas más altas te 2026-05-20T15:50:44.832Z La baja en las inscripciones de ACA presagia primas más altas Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd840a200899a00ed2a4c Barney Frank, first member of Congress to come out as gay, dies at 86 te 2026-05-20T15:50:24.862Z Barney Frank, first member of Congress to come out as gay, dies at 86 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd423a200899a00ed29a4 Woman accused in fake 'Bachelor' pregnancy case back in Arizona court te 2026-05-20T15:32:51.535Z Woman accused in fake 'Bachelor' pregnancy case back in Arizona court Laura Owens, accused of faking pregnancies with a former "Bachelor" star, faces multiple felony charges, with court hearings set amid investigations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd3f4a200899a00ed2975 Big Ten's Tony Petitti makes it clear to SEC: Agree to 24-team CFP expansion or format stays at 12 te 2026-05-20T15:32:04.050Z Big Ten's Tony Petitti makes it clear to SEC: Agree to 24-team CFP expansion or format stays at 12 If you were looking for a little extra spice around the never-ending conversation involving an expansion of the college football playoff, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti has you covered. As conference leaders wrapped up their spring meetings outside of Los Angeles on Tuesday night, the topic of whether a move to once again add teams to the playoff was the hot-button topic outside of the Congressional push to 'save' college athletics. Currently, commissioners from the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12 and Group of Five are essentially trading sound bites on the topic of expansion. As Tony Petitti leads the charge for a 24-team college football playoff, if there is one at all, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is holding firm with his stance on either staying where we are with 12 or potentially only adding four additional teams to the format. And while it might make for entertaining banter, Petitti made it clear this week that we will either see a 24-team format, or no change at all. Clearly, judging by the constant chatter among those on social media, college football fans are over it and would rather see the playoff stay at 12 teams rather than a massive jump. But, in this era of expensive rosters and schools trying to keep up with each other from a financial standpoint, the additional revenue that would come with expansion is hard to look away from. And while this point of emphasis has already become a major part of the discussion, it's also starting to turn into a major roadblock for those who would enjoy the added dollars. But, after winning their third-straight CFP title, and Michigan winning a basketball championship, we are witnessing the Big Ten starting to act like a conference that has a stranglehold on the current era of college athletics, at least based on championships won. It's also not as easy as getting everyone in a room and just agreeing to change. On one hand, if you were to expand, conference title weekend would be a major obstacle with the calendar, given that we are already witnessing the season end in late January. But, the biggest factor is contracts tied to these championship weekends, with ESPN and FOX paying somewhere around $160 million combined to broadcast the Big Ten and SEC championship games. "I don’t think it works economically," Tony Petitti said about a 16-team format, while also citing the economic loss of conference title games. Greg Sankey has noted numerous times that his conference is locked into contracts, so just eliminating an SEC title game is not feasible right now, unless there is some type of replacement games that would involve the CFP. Recently, Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea told OutKick that incorporating the playoff into a potential slate of games in Atlanta could be one idea, with the winners getting a spot in the postseason. "We're going to have to let go of some traditional end of the year elements in college football," Clark Lea mentioned, while also noting that he 'thinks' that would be a conference championship. What could create revenue for the conference if title games were to be eliminated? "Somehow the playoff model is incorporated, right?" Lea offered up. "Otherwise, this (season) extends forever. I think we saw last year these ridiculous breaks in play But, there is a massive line in the sand that has been drawn between the two conferences that will make the final decision. Tony Petitti made it clear on Tuesday at Big Ten meetings that his conference leaders did not spend any time debating a 16-team model, mentioning that "It’s the first year of the new deal. It’s still just getting started. We’d stay with twelve teams", if sides can't agree on a 24-team format. Ok, I think most college football fans would take him up on that war of words, though it won't make commissioners outside of the Big Ten or SEC happy, at all. In their own way of public persuasion, Big Ten COO Kerry Kenny told reporters that according to their research, 80 different teams would’ve made the playoff since 2014 if they were working under a 24-team format. These figures have been shared with other conferences during past CFP meetings, which is another reason we have seen a recent push from other members like Jim Phillips of the ACC and Brett Yormark of the Big 12. Don't forget, just three months ago, those two conferences were pushing for a 16-team format. But, when you start crunching the numbers, an infusion of cash would be helpful for plenty, even with a majority of Big 12 teams recently turning down private equity funds. Dabo Swinney is right: Coaches opinions don’t matter in College Football Playoff expansion fight As for where we stand heading into next week, all eyes will be on SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Even though they might not agree on a CFP expansion format, both "work really well together", according to Tony Petitti. That disagreement is not going away any time soon, with the Dec. 1 deadline approaching, where a decision has to be made. Now, as the eyes of college football shift from the California beaches to Destin, Florida, for the upcoming SEC spring meetings next week, it's become even clearer just how far both sides are in terms of compromise. The Big Ten has now publicly let it be known where they stand in terms of expanding the playoff. Either agree to 24 teams or we stay at 12. For a conference that has dominated on the football field over the past three seasons, with trophies to prove it, the Big Ten is starting to get the hang of being on top. All the while, the SEC is sticking to their guns for now, while trying to play catch-up in terms of winning titles in this new era of college athletics. For the fans, this might be one disagreement they can get behind. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd3e0a200899a00ed296c DAVID MARCUS: MAGA voters trigger anti-incumbent earthquake, and it's little wonder why te 2026-05-20T15:31:44.381Z DAVID MARCUS: MAGA voters trigger anti-incumbent earthquake, and it's little wonder why Over the past several days, two Republican thorns in President Donald Trump’s side, in the form of Sen. Bill Cassidy, of Louisiana, and Rep. Thomas Massie, of Kentucky, have been ousted in their primaries by GOP voters and by very healthy margins. But this is about much more than Trump. All over the country, the animating issue for most Republican voters I talk to is rather simple. They say, "We gave the party the House, the Senate, and The White House, so why can’t popular legislation like the Save America Act, pass?" In other words, what is the point of electing Republicans if they won’t do anything? The carnage among incumbents thus far is severe and historic. It wasn’t just Cassidy getting trounced, his GOP Senate colleague John Cornyn of Texas, also appeared on the verge of defeat, even before Trump endorsed his opponent Ken Paxton on Tuesday. And longtime anti-Trumper Mitch McConnell has retired from politics, likely leaving his seat to a Trump-endorsed candidate. TRUMP SCORES MAJOR REPUBLICAN PRIMARY VICTORY AS CASSIDY OUSTED IN LOUISIANA To put this in perspective, since 1950, the only time a party has lost more than one sitting senator to a primary challenge was the Democrats in 1980, with three, and boy, was that a bad year for them. In Massie’s case, he went from regularly winning primaries by 50 plus points to a humiliating 10-point loss. It turns out Kentucky voters cared more about passing laws than they did about anti-Israel conspiracy theories. Meanwhile, in Texas, the often cranky and cantankerous Rep. Dan Crenshaw was given his electoral pink slip, after years as a popular and big-name figure, and this was without Trump endorsing in the race. TRUMP-BACKED NAVY SEAL VET DELIVERS MAJOR BLOW TO MASSIE IN FIERY GOP PRIMARY In Indiana, a slate of longtime state representatives lost their GOP primary battles for failing to aggressively redistrict their state to Republican advantage. Even incumbents who have the all-important endorsement of Trump are getting a sobering message from voters. In West Virginia last week, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito won her non-competive primary against a no-name challenger with 66% of the vote. That may sound good, but in 2020, as an incumbent, she garnered a whopping 83%. She dropped 20 points notwithstanding her non-stop ads about her Trump endorsement. TRUMP STRIKES BACK: GOP LAWMAKERS WHO OPPOSED PRESIDENT ON REDISTRICTING PAY PRICE There is a political earthquake going on with GOP voters, but the party’s leadership, especially in the Senate may as well be in a hot air balloon, admiring the view, not feeling the trembles turn to torrents. It is worth noting that the incumbents who are going down are from all over the spectrum of conservative politics. Sure, Cornyn and Cassidy can be called RINOs, but Massie can’t, and it shows voter frustration is not ideological, it's practical. GOP voters do not want to hear about their elected officials’ principles or purity, they want to know why nothing is getting done besides the odd reconciliation bill. DAVID MARCUS: PASSING THE SAVE AMERICA ACT TO SAVE CORNYN IS A FAIR DEAL Take Cornyn. When his primary went to a runoff against Paxton, Trump was clear as day that he would endorse Cornyn if the Senate nuked the filibuster andfumbled. Is it any wonder that Republican voters are taking their anger to the primary voting booth? With GOP control of Congress, the White House, and a conservative Supreme Court, when will there ever be better conditions to achieve the voter’s priorities? How many elections do Republicans need to win before they can actually govern? WILLIAM J. BENNETT, CHRIS BEACH: 5 WAYS TRUMP HAS TRANSFORMED THE REPUBLICAN PARTY The problem with the conventional wisdom that this CVS receipt of GOP primary losses is all down to Trump’s power is that it erases the voice of the voter. Trump is listening to that voice, not commanding it. There are many in the Republican establishment who have been waiting Trump out, in hopeful expectation that once his grip on voters is term-limited out, they will become quiet country club conservatives again. Fat chance. The 2026 midterm has now become an anti-inumbent insurgency from Republican voters that can be spoken of in the same breath as the Tea Party, and it will go far to determining what a post Trump GOP looks like. Trump is the most important political figure in American politics, but he is not the sun, the moon, and the stars. The voters are, and it is by their lights that the president navigates the ship of state. The message to the remaining Republican incumbents this cycle is clear: Don’t tell us your philosophy and don’t spar with the president. Just tell us what you are going to get done, and how. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd3b7a200899a00ed2958 Grant Road to close between I-10 & Flowing Wells for at least 2 months te 2026-05-20T15:31:03.994Z Grant Road to close between I-10 & Flowing Wells for at least 2 months Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd3a4a200899a00ed294e Tucson nonprofit & Health Dep't clash over free food distribution te 2026-05-20T15:30:44.192Z Tucson nonprofit & Health Dep't clash over free food distribution Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd38ea200899a00ed2932 Customers say Trump Mobile is leaking their personal information te 2026-05-20T15:30:22.862Z Customers say Trump Mobile is leaking their personal information Trump Mobile is leaking customers’ email and home addresses, but has not responded to people alerting the company of the data exposure, according to two YouTubers who said they verified that their leaked data is authentic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd19ea200899a00ed2904 Republican treasurer candidates spar over Arizona’s $32 billion investment portfolio te 2026-05-20T15:22:06.152Z Republican treasurer candidates spar over Arizona’s $32 billion investment portfolio PHOENIX -- State treasurer hopeful Elijah Norton is charging that his Republican primary foe is totally unqualified to manage the state's $32 billion in investments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd18aa200899a00ed28fb Havasu police plan DUI patrols for Memorial Day weekend te 2026-05-20T15:21:46.053Z Havasu police plan DUI patrols for Memorial Day weekend Lake Havasu City police will increase DUI and traffic enforcement throughout the Memorial Day weekend as holiday visitors arrive in the city. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd176a200899a00ed28f2 Memorial Day closures announced te 2026-05-20T15:21:26.095Z Memorial Day closures announced Lake Havasu City offices will close Monday for Memorial Day, though trash collection and emergency services will continue without interruption. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd15fa200899a00ed28c7 Roger Goodell says NFL will cooperate with Florida AG probe into Rooney Rule and DEI hiring programs te 2026-05-20T15:21:03.069Z Roger Goodell says NFL will cooperate with Florida AG probe into Rooney Rule and DEI hiring programs NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was trying to play offense on Tuesday when he spoke with reporters about civil rights issues at the league's spring meeting despite the fact he and the league are clearly in retreat mode. The commissioner said the NFL is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a wide-ranging subpoena last week that orders the league to deliver reams of records related to the Rooney Rule and other DEI programs to the Florida Department of Legal Affairs in Tallahassee on June 12 at precisely 9 a.m. Goodell also complimented the Accelerator Program — which gives potential future coaches and front office leaders a chance to meet with various club owners — that took place during the meeting, painting a program that before this year excluded white men as one that now promotes the "best of the best," regardless of race. FLORIDA AG SUPOENAS NFL IN LAUNCHING ROONEY RULE PROBE "I think we have been very clear about our programs, and we obviously evaluate them all the time, not just for how they get better, but also to make sure that they're consistent with the law," Goodell said in discussing the league's interactions with Florida's AG on the Rooney Rule. "We're engaging with the Florida attorney general and will continue to. We'll share everything we're doing with them. We think it's certainly within the law, but also something very positive." Uthmeier last week said in a letter to NFL general counsel Ted Ullyot that "the Rooney Rule and the NFL's 'inclusive hiring' policies — and the NFL's representations of those policies — continue to raise significant concerns under Florida law." NFL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM RETURNS AFTER BEING PAUSED, NOW INCLUDES WHITE MEN FOR THE FIRST TIME Under such scrutiny, it's not surprising Goodell has changed the manner in which he describes the Accelerator Program. What the commissioner previously said about the league's diversity hiring efforts was a full-throated endorsement of those. "I think we've proven ourselves that it does make the NFL better," Goodell previously said. That has been modified. Now it's better candidates, regardless of race, make the NFL better. "There are a lot of candidates up there that are diverse, that are getting the opportunity to improve themselves and to get exposure, to get an opportunity," Goodell said of the Accelerator Program. "So, the people that are up there are the best of the best and they are a very diverse group, but they are the best of the best. And what we're trying to do here is to make them even better and to give them opportunities. And that's what I heard is that, one, they appreciate the opportunity; two, it was helpful in that." After previously excluding White men from the program, this year's Accelerator Program included 17 White men in the group of 34 participants whose names were released by the NFL. The program also included one White woman, 14 Black men and two biracial men. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dd135a200899a00ed28a4 Intuit to lay off over 3,000 employees to refocus on AI te 2026-05-20T15:20:21.602Z Intuit to lay off over 3,000 employees to refocus on AI In a memo to employees, CEO Sasan Goodarzi said the layoffs are meant to reduce complexity, simplify the company's corporate structure, and deliver better AI products. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dcf2ca200899a00ed2854 Mets reverse course on issuing team legend's famed number to prospect after fan outrage: 'Just seems wrong' te 2026-05-20T15:11:40.881Z Mets reverse course on issuing team legend's famed number to prospect after fan outrage: 'Just seems wrong' The New York Mets' youth movement continued Tuesday night, but another decision regarding it caused almost immediate backlash. The Mets promoted outfield prospect Nick Morabito ahead of their game against their NL East rival, the Washington Nationals, and he was issued No. 8, which had not been worn by a Met since 2001. The reason the Mets have mostly kept it out of rotation is in honor of Gary Carter, who helped lead the 1986 Mets to the World Series, although the number has never been officially retired. Carter spent five seasons with the Mets and was an All-Star in four of them after starring for the Montreal Expos. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM With the Mets, the catcher was a fan favorite and an MVP candidate. He played in Queens from 1985 to 1989, and it's been seldom issued since he left the team. Three players had worn it after Carter, with the most recent being Desi Relaford in 2001. That changed Tuesday, and it quickly irked fans and even longtime Mets play-by-play announcer Howie Rose. "There’s been a debate over whether Gary Carter’s number should be retired, but to release it this 40th anniversary season of 1986 just seems wrong," Rose posted to X. YANKEES' AARON BOONE FURIOUSLY YELLS AT UMPIRE OVER CATCH DURING WIN OVER BLUE JAYS, GETS EJECTED The New York Post, however, reported that Morabito will be given No. 55 instead. It was too late, though, to make the change Tuesday, so Morabito took the field with No. 8. The Mets have honored their former players more since Steve Cohen bought the team from the Wilpons in 2020. Before Cohen's ownership, only the numbers of Casey Stengel, Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza were retired, but since Cohen bought the team, six numbers have been retired, with a seventh coming this summer. But none have been for Carter, who died in 2012. David Wright, Darryl Strawberry, Doc Gooden, Keith Hernandez, Willie Mays and Jerry Koosman have all had their numbers put up in the Citi Field rafters, and Carlos Beltran will join them this year. Morabito almost made a spectacular play in left field, but a ball ricocheted off his glove and resulted in an inside-the-park home run for Nats slugger James Wood. He did make a splendid over-the-wall catch in foul territory. 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/6a0dcf05a200899a00ed2845 San Diego Attack Follows Alarm About Rising Islamophobia te 2026-05-20T15:11:01.473Z San Diego Attack Follows Alarm About Rising Islamophobia Muslims pointed to a rise in overt hatred online, political attacks and harassment in the months before the killing of three people outside an Islamic center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dcef0a200899a00ed282a Stability AI releases a new audio model that can create six-minute songs te 2026-05-20T15:10:40.468Z Stability AI releases a new audio model that can create six-minute songs Stability Audio 3.0 small model can run on-device and generate two-minute long tracks Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dcedca200899a00ed2821 AI search startups are blowing up te 2026-05-20T15:10:20.950Z AI search startups are blowing up AI search has quietly become one of the most attractive targets in consumer AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dcd01a200899a00ed27dd Georgetown Cupcake keg tosser suspected in second brazen M Street attack caught on video te 2026-05-20T15:02:25.149Z Georgetown Cupcake keg tosser suspected in second brazen M Street attack caught on video A lone female baker was inside the famous Georgetown Cupcake shop just blocks from the Potomac River when an unidentified man smashed the front window with a stolen beer keg around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, sending her scrambling away from shattered glass. Then he left. "She was absolutely terrified," said Katherine Berman, who co-owns the shop with her sister, Sophie LaMontagne. "She still is. She is really shaken by this. It causes a lot of psychological damage to you." SEND US A TIP HERE It was graduation weekend in Georgetown, which drew crowds of students and visitors. Berman said the suspect "looked like a student" and may have been drinking heavily, but she rejected the idea it was just a "college prank." Before allegedly grabbing the beer keg, the suspect first tried and failed to rip up a metal trash can from the curb, according to Berman. He went around the corner and came back with a keg that was outside a nearby home, she said, citing additional surveillance video recovered by neighboring businesses. Her employee ran into the back of the shop and hid until the attacker left, but she said she came face-to-face with him before video shows him heaving the keg into the shop. "He has this like rage, almost like this arrogance to him that, you know, I can do this and I can get away with it," Berman told Fox News Digital. "And that is not acceptable." TESLA OWNER OFFERS $25K REWARD AFTER CYBERTRUCK DEFACED, SAYS VANDALS MUST FACE CONSEQUENCES The Metropolitan Police Department now says the same man is suspected in other attacks on M Street in the dark. Investigators have obtained new surveillance images that they say show the night prowler earlier this year, damaging another business around 5 a.m. on April 24. They released an image showing him cocking back a black object on the sidewalk, with a purple paper bracelet on his left wrist. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "He's violent, and I think that, to be honest with you, in our society, we live in a civil society where there's an expectation for us to respect each other, our property, and clearly he didn't do any of those things," Berman told Fox News Digital. Georgetown Cupcake is a popular local bakery and also reached national acclaim in 2010 as the focus of a three-year Discovery series, "DC Cupcakes." The incident comes amid ongoing concerns about vandalism and late-night disorder in parts of Washington, D.C., including Georgetown’s heavily trafficked M Street corridor. "I think that if anybody knows who this individual is, I just implore you to have the courage to come forward," Berman said. "We really want to find this individual so that he can be held accountable for his actions." MPD is asking anyone who can help identify the suspect or with information on the vandalism to call them at 202-727-9099 or text the tip line at 50411. There is a reward of $1,000 for information that leads to an indictment. Georgetown Cupcake, known for its long lines, reopened on Monday, hours after the vandalism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dcceda200899a00ed27d4 Two newcomers gear up for fight in Alabama, but face uphill battle in race to replace Tuberville te 2026-05-20T15:02:05.516Z Two newcomers gear up for fight in Alabama, but face uphill battle in race to replace Tuberville Two Democrats running to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., are set to duke it out for the Democratic nomination next month.  Tuberville’s decision to vacate his seat in the upper chamber and pursue a gubernatorial bid in Alabama triggered a mad dash from both parties to find his replacement.  While several Republicans with elected experience were jockeying for the job, the Democratic field was filled with fresh political blood. Everett Wess and Dakarai Lariett were the top vote getters in the race, and due to Alabama's runoff rules, will again square off on June 16.  TRUMP BACKS PAXTON IN TEXAS REPUBLICAN SENATE SHOWDOWN WITH CORNYN The duo, neither of whom have held elected office before, emerged from a four-way primary in deep red Alabama.  And while the state has largely had Republican representation in the Senate for decades, save for former Sen. Doug Jones's, D-Ala., stint in office after winning a special election in 2017, Democrats are still hopeful they can make headway there. But given the historical grip that the GOP has had on the state, it’ll be an uphill battle come November.  Meanwhile, Republicans got a step closer to finding their anointed successor to Tuberville Tuesday night.  ALABAMA AG MAKES SUPREME COURT PLAY THAT COULD DEAL DECISIVE BLOW IN REDISTRICTING WAR But determining which candidate will come out on top is still weeks away, given that several Republican hopefuls jumped into the race. And in Alabama, if a candidate doesn’t get a majority of votes, a runoff is triggered. Out of the field of seven candidates, Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall emerged from the clash. They will again square off on June 16.  TRUMP'S EARLIEST SUPPORTER ANNOUNCES BID FOR ALABAMA SENATE SEAT It will also be another test of President Donald Trump's endorsement power in Alabama, where his track record has not been 100%. Moore, who announced his candidacy to Fox News Digital last year, has Trump’s backing. It’s an endorsement he re-upped during a recent tele-rally urging support for the three-term member of the House.  "He’s a true America First Patriot who’s been with me from the very beginning," Trump said during the rally. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dccd9a200899a00ed27cb Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell offers explicit assessment of the team's historic collapse to the Knicks te 2026-05-20T15:01:45.834Z Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell offers explicit assessment of the team's historic collapse to the Knicks The Cleveland Cavaliers blew a 22-point fourth-quarter lead, and star Donovan Mitchell did not mince words about the historic collapse. The New York Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, erasing a 93-71 deficit with 7:52 left to play in regulation. "I said it in the locker room, just that we lost, we f–king blew it," Mitchell said in his postgame news conference. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The only bigger fourth-quarter playoff comeback in the last 30 years was the Los Angeles Clippers rally from 24 down to beat the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of the first round in 2012. The Cavaliers were in control of the game through 40 minutes, as the team’s defense stifled the high-powered Knicks offense. Mitchell scored 29 points and had six steals in the loss. "We could’ve lost by 40. It still would’ve been 1-0," Mitchell said. "Watch the film. We played pretty solid for three quarters or so. We’ll make adjustments and go from there." KNICKS STORM BACK TO SHOCK CAVS IN GAME 1 AS JAMES HARDEN'S DEFENSIVE PLAY COMES UNDER SCRUTINY The 29-year-old said he doesn’t want to let one quarter affect the rest of the series. "It’s one loss. It’s a bad loss, but all we can do is go back and watch the film and fix it," Mitchell said. "That can’t happen. But it did. We play in two days. We can’t sit here and let it kill our momentum, kill what we’ve been doing. It’s not a good loss, but we got to go out there and respond for Game 2." Jalen Brunson sparked the Knicks comeback win, scoring 16 of his game-high 38 points in the fourth quarter. The Knicks went on a 44-11 run in the fourth quarter and overtime to complete the stunning comeback. The Knicks came from 20 points behind three times last year in the postseason. Those were their largest comebacks on record since 1969-70, when they won their first of two NBA titles. The Cavaliers will try to get off the mat and bounce back in Game 2 against the Knicks on Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dccc6a200899a00ed27c2 Dem candidate’s Zionist castration rant sparks firestorm as party leaders rewrite narrative to target GOP te 2026-05-20T15:01:26.356Z Dem candidate’s Zionist castration rant sparks firestorm as party leaders rewrite narrative to target GOP House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and other Democrats responded to a Democratic congressional candidate’s "antisemitic" rant about jailing and castrating "American Zionists" by attempting to shift the blame to Republicans. After progressive Democrat Maureen Galindo stirred up a firestorm of controversy for pledging to open a "prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers," Jeffries and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) said in a joint statement that "MAGA extremists should be ashamed of themselves." Jeffries and the DCCC accused GOP leaders of backing Galindo, saying, "House Republican leadership must immediately cease propping up this antisemitic candidacy, pull spending in the race and forcefully condemn these comments." "This vile language by her is disqualifying and has no place in American politics, and certainly not in the Democratic Party," Jeffries and the DCCC said in the statement, adding, "To embrace and uplift a fringe candidate with antisemitic — and extremely dangerous — rhetoric and views in order to win an election is beyond the pale." HAKEEM JEFFRIES SHREDDED OVER ‘DISGUSTINGLY VIOLENT’ CALL FOR DEMS TO BREAK SPIRIT OF MAGA "Texans will not be fooled and will reject her at the ballot box next week," they added. Galindo, who is currently locked in a primary runoff for a Texas congressional seat, is under fire after pledging in a social media post to turn a local ICE center into a "prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers." She also said in the post that the prison "will also be a castration processing center for pedophiles, which will probably be most of the Zionists." Earlier this month, the DCCC accused "Washington Republicans" of secretly contributing to Galindo’s campaign through dark money spending. Galindo and her primary opponent, Johnny Garcia, who has been endorsed by the DCCC, are set to face off in a runoff election next week. In their first matchup, Galindo had a narrow lead over Garcia, 29 to 27 percent, though neither candidate came close to clearing the 50 percent threshold required to win the nomination. Jeffries and the DCCC were not the only ones attempting to point the finger at Republicans after Galindo’s comments. Ocasio-Cortez called Galindo’s comments "absolutely disgusting," writing on X that her "bigoted garbage and antisemitism should be nowhere near our politics." AOC ACCUSES ISRAEL OF GENOCIDE IN GERMANY WHERE HOLOCAUST WAS LAUNCHED, SPARKING OUTRAGE She urged Texans in the district to vote for Garcia, writing, "the donors behind the Republican super PAC funding her should be exposed." On the other side of the aisle, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., wrote, "I am rarely shocked. But this heinous antisemitic statement is truly shocking." She emphasized that "Every elected Democrat needs to publicly condemn this immediately." In the upper chamber of Congress, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., called it "beyond despicable" that "a Democrat candidate is openly calling for a Jewish concentration camp in the United States of America in 2026." Despite this, more Democrats accused Republicans of backing the Texas progressive candidate. Rep. Christian Menefee, D-Texas, wrote on X, "Republicans should stop propping up her sham candidacy." Menefee added that he was "disgusted to see these antisemitic comments from a so-called Texas Democrat," writing that Galindo "has no place in our party and no place in Congress." DEMS UNDER FIRE FOR ‘MALIGN CHINESE INFLUENCE’ AS SHOCKING SPY MAYOR DONATIONS UNCOVERED: ‘HOW MANY MORE?’ Meanwhile, one of the top Democrats on the Texas ballot this November, state Rep. James Talarico, who is running for a critical Senate seat, responded to the controversy by saying, "We need leadership in both parties willing to stand up and call out hate wherever it rears its ugly head," according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Talarico also said, "This antisemitic rhetoric has no place in our politics," according to the agency. Fox News Digital reached out to Galindo for comment. Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano and Brittany Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dcc9fa200899a00ed27b4 Jan. 6 Police Officers Sue to Block Trump’s Payout Fund te 2026-05-20T15:00:47.176Z Jan. 6 Police Officers Sue to Block Trump’s Payout Fund The two officers accused the administration of creating a “slush fund” to reward rioters and groups that committed violence on behalf of President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dcc8aa200899a00ed27a7 Pima County warns Mitsubishi & other investors of 'unresolved risks' in Copper World mine te 2026-05-20T15:00:26.963Z Pima County warns Mitsubishi & other investors of 'unresolved risks' in Copper World mine Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc815a200899a00ed26f2 Arizona leads nation in child deaths by parents in custody cases. A new bill aims to change that. te 2026-05-20T14:41:25.346Z Arizona leads nation in child deaths by parents in custody cases. A new bill aims to change that. Hope Hooton holds photos of her children, Alec and Lydia, who were killed two years ago by their father. She hopes new legislation, named the Alec and Lydia Act, will be the first step to reforming the family court system to prevent tragedies from striking other families. (Photo by Rebecca Gloria Gomez/Arizona Mirror) Alec Agape Mater and Lydia Alyssa Mater weren’t at school on Monday, May 20, 2024.  Lydia had turned six the week prior. She had excelled in kindergarten and teachers said she was already at first-grade level. Alec was about to finish second grade. At the upcoming graduation ceremony, he was to be recognized for reading a hundred books over the past year; he would also share a poem he’d written and memorized.  Mother’s Day had recently passed. Hope Hooton and Brock Mater were two months away from finalizing their divorce.  From suicide threats to murder-suicide The prior October, in response to Hope’s seeking separation, Brock threatened suicide. “Okay, if that’s what you want, come and get the kids because I am going to kill myself in front of them,” Brock said, according to Hope’s memoir, which was released this March. From a park near their home, Hope called 911.  According to a Surprise Police Department call log, the dispatcher noted “male is trying to tell her to come home…he is saying she gave him the phone…but calltaker [sic] could hear what sounded like him taking it.” Brock “[admitted] that he did make 666 statements but…he didn’t mean it,” the log continued, referring to the police radio code for suicide threats.  For the next few days, Hope, Alec and Lydia stayed at a hotel, per the police’s recommendation. Hope filed for and was granted an order of protection on October 11; she requested her children be included as protected persons, but a judge denied the request.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE On Oct. 16, 2023, Hope dropped Alec and Lydia off at school. That day, she received text and voicemail messages from Brock that concerned her. She “knew something was wrong,” so she went to the police.  While at the station, she felt she should check on the children. She called their school and learned that Brock had checked them out before noon. Hope asked the police to intervene, but since Brock was their parent, they said there was nothing they could do. Hope and Brock communicated and decided that Brock would return the children to school the next day.  That evening, Brock called 911 on himself. In the welfare check log, it noted the responding officer had “a long conversation with Brock” and learned he “believes his kids are to be sacrificed by him.” In a packet distributed by the Arizona Safe Parents Organization, a group that advocates for greater child protections in custody cases involving domestic violence, Hope wrote a letter to senators. She recalled her children as “[spending] their days playing together in the backyard…full of joy and innocence.” Hope described the death of her children as “preventable.” Hope received a phone call from police for her to come pick up the kids from the hotel where Brock had been staying since being served with the protective order. She noticed, as the kids had, too, that Brock had opted to remove some of the children’s favorite toys from the marital home, including their bicycles and Alec’s Pikachu pillow. Brock had also taken Alec’s nebulizer, which he used to mitigate asthma.  Brock agreed to be taken to a psychiatric facility where he would stay for nine days and be diagnosed with bipolar disorder.  The following day, Hope applied for and was granted a temporary emergency order from the family court. The order gave her full legal decision-making authority and parenting time, with four hours weekly supervised visitation for Brock.  On Nov. 7, 2023, Hope and Brock appeared before Judge Michael Valenzuela to review the temporary orders. According to his biography, Valenzuela had been assigned to the family court department in 2022; from 2010 to 2016 he had been an assistant attorney general with the Child and Family Protection Division.  Hope’s request was that Brock be granted only supervised custody, for the time being, until he was fully evaluated. For evidence, Hope submitted the protective order granted by the police, a letter from a neighbor who had observed Brock coming to the marital home — breaking the protective order — and text exchanges between her and Brock.  Each litigant was allocated 15 minutes for testimony. “I’m judging your credibility, in part, by your ability to give one-word answers,” said Valenzuela. Through his cross-examination of Brock, Hope’s lawyer suggested that the children had not been safe the evening Brock called 911. Brock replied that the children had not been harmed, since they were asleep.  Two days later, Valenzuela issued temporary orders calling for Hope and Brock to have joint legal decision-making authority and equal parenting time.  In the orders, Valenzuela wrote that Hope “learned from law enforcement that (Brock) was having suicidal and homicidal ideations…Father experienced a mental health break, which is highly concerning for the Court. But Father called the police, and the children’s safety was ensured.”  Six months later, Brock shot and killed Alec and Lydia before turning the gun on himself.  Judge training and caseloads  Judge Valenzuela and Family Court Presiding Judge Rhonda Fisk did not respond to multiple requests for comment. One question that had been posed was regarding what domestic violence training, if any, judges receive.  Maricopa County Superior Court spokeswoman Tasya Peterson replied on their behalf, saying in a statement that “there is no specific requirement in Court policy or in the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration mandating domestic violence training within a defined timeframe or as a standalone certification.” “However, domestic violence is a topic that is regularly addressed within broader judicial education programming, and judges have access to and do participate in training covering these issues as part of their ongoing professional development,” Peterson added.  According to a Judicial Branch Trends Analysis report that the Maricopa County courts published, which analyzed data collected over 2012-2022, the Maricopa County family court has an average of 78,089 cases each year (58,928 new filings and 19,161 pending). With 29 judges and 15 commissioners, an individual working in the court, tasked with adjudicating sometimes complex family matters, may have an average caseload of 1,775 annually.  Current Arizona custody statutes  In Arizona, custody orders are guided by the language and principles codified in state law. Like most states, Arizona’s custody orders are meant to be created “in accordance with the best interests of the child.” The law includes a recognition that “domestic violence [is] contrary to the best interests of the child” and that the “safety and well-being of the child and of the victim” should be “of primary importance.”  Many parents in Arizona and elsewhere have protested that family court judges have not followed this guidance. Abuse survivors claim they have been forced by family court orders to co-parent with an abusive, controlling ex-partner — exposing their children and themselves to continued abuse and sometimes, as in Lydia and Alec’s case, murder at the hands of a parent.  The Center for Judicial Excellence tracked child deaths in the context of separation from 2018 to 2024. Arizona, with 38 children killed by a parent or guardian, ranks No. 1 per capita for child fatalities.  Alec, 7, and Lydia, 5, posed for photos at a park shortly before theirs deaths at the hand of their father. (Photos courtesy Hope Hooton) Arizona Ad Hoc Committee Inception  In 2024, several parents contacted Arizona legislators, voicing their concerns with the family court. In an interview with Arizona Mirror, state Rep. Rachel Keshel, R-Tucson, recalled meeting with a grandmother who was trying to help her daughter maintain contact with her six-year-old child. The grandparents had spent $4 million on prolonged custody litigation, paying for various roles that had been assigned to their case.  Keshel said she walked away concluding that some judges were putting children with abusive parents, allowing abusers to continue a campaign of control over their former spouses and harm their children.  Arizona Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Family Court Orders recordings can be heard here:   April 14, 2025 video May 12, 2025 video June 16, 2025 video August 27, 2025 video  Rep. Lisa Fink, R-Glendale, had previous exposure to the family court with her work banning reunification camps. Prior to the ban, which became law in 2024, family court judges could order children to be sent to camps which purported to repair broken familial relationships. Children sent to such camps spoke of being forced into contact with a parent who abused them.  Based on her continuing conversations with parents, Fink concluded there were systemic problems across the family court. As she and other legislators began to look into what was happening, she said they “got some pushback.”  “So, we said we’re going lay it out there…and see what’s going on,” Fink said. The result was the Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Family Court Orders. Fink was assigned to sit on the committee, which was co-chaired by Keshel and Sen. Mark Finchem, R-Prescott.  Professor Joan Meier, director of the National Family Violence Law Center at George Washington University, has been researching how family courts respond to domestic violence allegations for years. Meier described the Arizona hearings as “cutting-edge.”  “For legislators to take the time to listen to parents who have experienced disastrous adjudications in the state’s courts (which have harmed) their children is rare and important,” she said.   The committee held a series of hearings between April and August 2025, during which numerous parents, children, grandparents, extended family members, scholars and advocates came to speak about their experiences with and knowledge of the family courts. Representatives from relevant oversight entities also gave presentations, including the Arizona Department of Child Safety and the Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct.  The committee originally scheduled a four-hour meeting to collect public testimony, but too many people signed up to share their stories within the allotted time, so additional hearings were held. In the end, the panel met and heard testimony for more than 40 hours. Parents from other states also came to speak, calling on their home states to conduct a similar review.  Arizona lawmakers said they were contacted by a dozen legislators from across the country to learn about the state’s efforts at family court reform, including Idaho, which subsequently organized a Child Custody and Domestic Relations Task Force. Idaho lawmakers also collected public testimony on the family courts. Measures to amend family court statutes are similarly making their way through the Idaho legislature.  Parents who came to speak at the Arizona ad hoc committee hearings shared how they had flagged concerns of abuse to the family court judge, and still received custody orders that put their children in volatile situations.  One mother, Mary Dalton, described presenting evidence of domestic abuse in her custody case, including kidnapping and attempted rape, only to be told by the judge in the final divorce decree that those experiences didn’t qualify as “significant” domestic abuse. The father was granted unsupervised, 50/50 custody. He was later found guilty of one count of kidnapping and four counts of sexual assault and sentenced to 28 years in prison.  Ad hoc committee executive findings After the hearings, the committee released a report lamenting that Arizona family courts had abandoned “the pole star ‘best interests of the child.’” Hope’s case was cited as illustrating the stakes “with devastating clarity…after repeated warnings to the court were ignored.”  The report concluded that the family court system has exercised inadequate oversight of professionals and lacks robust accountability mechanisms. It also stated that protocols have not put children first, and that judicial immunity has shielded negligence from consequence.  A collection of bills were introduced for the 2026 legislative session, meant to address the harms that families had described. Several passed the Senate only to stall in the House of Representatives, where they never were considered. One bill provided an option for a jury trial for contentious custody cases. Another sought to make family court judges mandatory reporters. Senate Bill 1329 would have allowed a parent to bring a civil action against someone appointed to their case if they had behaved unethically.  The Alec and Lydia Act One bill that looks likely to pass is House Bill 2995, the Alec and Lydia Act. The proposal cleared the state House of Representatives unanimously and won preliminary approval after a debate in the Senate. It still must pass a vote of the full Senate and then return to the House for a final vote before it can be sent to the governor. The bill, if it is signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs, would overhaul the state law governing legal decision-making and parenting time, placing child and survivor safety first. It prioritizes domestic violence findings over competing presumptions — such as the law that parenting time should be “maximized” for both parents, which generally means a 50/50 split.  The Alec and Lydia Act would prompt judges to consider whether “frequent and continuing contact” with both parents is automatically considered to be in the best interests of the child. Among the changes it makes are requiring judges to not award legal decision-making or unsupervised parenting time to a parent who has committed domestic violence.  And the bill expands what qualifies as domestic violence, bringing “coercive control” into Arizona statutes for the first time. Coercive control has been defined as a form of abuse wherein the primary aim of the abuser is to isolate, degrade and deprive a person of their physical security and sense of self-respect, putting the victim in a state of terrorized entrapment. The term was popularized by Evan Stark in his book “Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life.” Stark advocated for moving beyond the “injury model” of domestic violence and looking at the corrosive, sometimes subtle patterns that underpin the cycle of domination.  Current Arizona law lists two illustrations of what a judge could look for, in trying to assess whether a case presented domestic violence: intentionally or recklessly causing “serious physical injury” or sexual assault, or placing someone in “reasonable” fear of “imminent serious physical injury.”  That means judges focus on signs of physical harm. While abuse can include bodily harm,  there are myriad other methods of abuse — emotional/psychological, verbal, economic — that may not incur physical markers. Outlining coercive control in statute can equip judges with more tools to recognize harmful and dangerous dynamics.  The bill would require detailed written findings for custody orders, which would likely offer abuse survivors the option to push back against orders that did not prioritize child safety.  ave you presented evidence of abuse and/or coercive control to the family courts, but legal decision making and/or parenting time was still awarded to the abusive party? Reach out to Arizona Mirror Editor-in-Chief Jim Small and share your story: jsmall@azmirror.com This story was supported with reporting assistance from Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors (FIRE) and funding by the Fund for Investigative Journalism. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc7ffa200899a00ed26d1 Colorado Supreme Court orders Children's Hospital to resume gender transition treatments for minors te 2026-05-20T14:41:03.314Z Colorado Supreme Court orders Children's Hospital to resume gender transition treatments for minors The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Children's Hospital Colorado must resume its gender transition treatments for minors. Children's Hospital Colorado — one of the top children's hospitals in the nation — originally paused medical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormonal therapy for patients under 18 after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a declaration in December warning that federal Medicaid funding for hospitals could be blocked for offering these treatments. Four transgender patients, through their parents, sued the hospital, claiming that ending the treatments violated the state's anti-discrimination law. Specifically, they argued that the hospital discriminated against the patients based on gender identity by not offering these treatments that were still available for other minors. COLORADO'S 'TOTALITARIAN' TRANSGENDERISM BILL SPARKS CONCERNS FROM PARENTS In a 5-2 ruling, the court ruled in favor of the patients, finding that the hospital not only violated anti-discrimination laws but also risked "irreparable harm" to the patients by denying them medication. "We conclude that the actual immediate and irreparable harm to petitioners outweighs the speculative harm CHC may face if the federal government further acts against it," Justice William Hood III wrote in the majority opinion. In a comment to Fox News Digital, Children's Hospital Colorado said, "Children's Hospital Colorado is reviewing the court’s ruling and assessing our next steps. While we do not have updates to share at this time, we will provide guidance in the near future." COLORADO PARENT GROUPS SUE STATE OVER CONTROVERSIAL NEW TRANSGENDER LAW ENFORCING 'COMPELLED SPEECH' Fox News Digital also reached out to HHS for comment. Colorado was one of 19 states that originally filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for his proposal, claiming that it was unlawful and an attempt to override established medical standards without public notice or comment. In March, U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai from Oregon, a Biden-appointed judge, ruled that Kennedy exceeded his authority and failed to follow required administrative procedures when HHS originally issued the declaration. This granted preliminary relief to health professionals who provide the treatments and prevents HHS from enforcing the declaration for now. MASSACHUSETTS HEALTHCARE GIANT ENDS YOUTH GENDER CARE TO PROTECT 'HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS' IN FUNDING Kennedy and the Trump administration have been attempting to crack down on gender transition treatments for minors since President Donald Trump's second term began. "On my watch, HHS will stand for radical transparency and informed consent," Kennedy said in December. "We follow the evidence. We employ gold standard science. We honor the moral obligation to do no harm. There is divine worth in every person. It shines most brightly in our children that was commanded us to protect them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc7d7a200899a00ed26c4 Harvard Caps A’s as Selective Colleges Attack Grade Inflation te 2026-05-20T14:40:23.902Z Harvard Caps A’s as Selective Colleges Attack Grade Inflation Faculty members overwhelmingly approved a limit on the number of top grades they can give to about a fifth of their undergraduate classes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc5cea200899a00ed264d AEW set to host MLB crossover event in July at Twins' stadium te 2026-05-20T14:31:42.179Z AEW set to host MLB crossover event in July at Twins' stadium Fresh off a rousing success at the SoFi Center, All Elite Wrestling announced on Tuesday it will host a show at Target Field in Minneapolis this summer – the home of the Minnesota Twins. It will be the first AEW-MLB crossover event and it will take place on July 10 after the Twins take on the Los Angeles Angels. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "We are thrilled for AEW to team with the Minnesota Twins for ‘Brawl in the Ballpark’ on Friday, July 10          at Target Field," AEW CEO Tony Khan said in a news release. "The event will mark another unforgettable night of All Elite Wrestling action in an incredible location, and we look forward to showcasing AEW to all Minnesota Twins fans." AEW received praise for its "Fairway to Hell" event, which took place at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The event essentially took place at a makeshift golf course, which plays host to The Golf League. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Now, AEW will get another chance to bring a unique look to pro wrestling to fans across a broader audience. "We’re excited to partner with AEW to bring a one-of-a-kind night to Target Field on July 10," Twins Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer Sean Moore added in a news release. "This collaboration is part of our ongoing efforts to create memorable, fan-first experiences that give people even more reasons to enjoy a visit to our ballpark." AEW is gearing up for Double or Nothing, which will take place on Sunday in New York. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc5baa200899a00ed2644 Woman loses nearly $10K in jury duty crypto scam te 2026-05-20T14:31:22.724Z Woman loses nearly $10K in jury duty crypto scam Gail Barr expected birthday calls on her 70th birthday. She got plenty of sweet messages from family and friends. Then one voicemail turned her day upside down. The caller claimed to be Chief Deputy Derek Elmore with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. He said Gail had an urgent legal matter involving court documents from an Arizona judge. When Gail called back, the story got scarier. She had missed jury duty, the caller said. Now she needed to pay a nearly $10,000 fine or risk arrest. Gail is a nurse practitioner. She knows how to handle medical pressure. But a missed jury duty threat felt different. "Well, I didn't know," Gail said on the CyberGuy Report podcast at cyberguy.com/podcast, "I know medical things, but I didn't know how that worked." That confusion helped the scammer pull her deeper into a jury duty crypto scam. 6 CRYPTO SCAM SCRIPTS CRIMINALS USE TO STEAL YOUR MONEY Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report The scammer did not sound like a random criminal. He used real local names and official-sounding titles. Gail said the voicemail mentioned Judge Jennifer Zipes. She checked the name and found that Jennifer Zipes was indeed an Arizona judge. She also looked up Derek Elmore and found a law enforcement connection. That made the call feel real. Gail said she was transferred to someone who claimed to be Police Captain John Bailey. He gave her a badge number. He also told her she had been hand-selected for a grand jury case because of her medical background. That detail hit hard. Gail had worked in nursing and as a nurse practitioner. So the story felt possible. "They said that I was hand-selected by the judge to appear in a grand jury, a medical malpractice case, because of my background in nursing," Gail said. "So that kind of rang a bell that I believed them." Then came the threat. The caller claimed Gail had signed a subpoena, failed to appear in court and now faced citations for contempt of court and failure to appear.  Scammers know how to use fear. They also know how to use pieces of real information to make a lie sound believable. That is what happened to Gail. The caller used the names of real people. He knew enough about her work to make the story fit. He also sounded calm and official. Gail said there were "no accents involved" and that the call sounded "totally legit." When I asked her if it was a legitimate call, Gail's answer was direct. "Not at all," she said. Still, in the moment, the pressure worked. "Something seemed a little weird, I think, but I just kept going because I was frightened," Gail said. That is the part scammers count on. They want you scared enough to act before you think. The caller told Gail she needed to pay $9,260. He called it a payment through a "federal bonding kiosk." That phrase sounds official. But it was really a Bitcoin machine inside a Circle K. Gail said she did not know much about Bitcoin. Her son did, but the scammer told her not to call anyone. "They said you cannot get off the phone with us," Gail said. "You must stay on the phone the whole time." The caller claimed they needed to make sure she did not "skip town." He also told her not to tell the bank why she needed the cash. That is one of the biggest red flags in this entire story. Gail withdrew the money. Then she went to the crypto kiosk. The scammer sent her an official-looking barcode that appeared to come from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. She scanned it and fed the cash into the machine. "We had to do it, like, five different times because there was a limit to how much you could put in at once," Gail said. "I was getting very tired. I was so tired." By the end, Gail had deposited $9,260. "And that was money that I had worked for," Gail said. "I went back to work to help pay for my son's medical bills." After Gail sent the money, the scammer told her to go to the sheriff's department. Then he suddenly claimed there was another problem. This time, he said Gail had a federal citation. He wanted another $12,000. Gail said she did not have that much money. So the scammer lowered the demand to $3,000 and sent her to another bank. That second bank visit saved her from losing more. The bank manager asked what the money was for. Gail gave the excuse that the scammer had told her to use. Then the manager asked whether she planned to give the money to her son that day. That question broke through the fear. Gail said no. The manager took her aside and talked with her. He knew something was wrong. After Gail realized what had happened, she went home and told her husband and son. She also contacted a local news reporter. That is how Gail learned about Arizona's Cryptocurrency Kiosk License Fraud Prevention law. "It went into effect a month before my scam," Gail said. "And what it does is it protects people like myself who have been scammed to get all of their money back." Arizona's law requires crypto kiosk operators to provide fraud warnings, transaction receipts, daily limits and refund protections for certain victims who report fraud within the required time window. The Arizona Corporation Commission says the law took effect Sept. 26, 2025. Gail moved fast. "You have to file a police report within 30 days," she said. "And you have to contact the cryptocurrency kiosk, Bitcoin Machine Company. I also made a report to the attorney general." After she completed the steps, Gail got her money back by check. "It was a good birthday present," she said. Crypto ATM scams have become a major problem. AARP reports that cryptocurrency kiosks were used in scams tied to more than $389 million in reported losses in 2025. Adults 60 and older accounted for 86% of reported losses in cases where the victim's age was known. AARP also reports that 29 states had passed crypto kiosk laws as of April 2026. These laws can include transaction limits, fraud warning signs, licensing rules and receipt requirements. Indiana became the first state to enact a statewide ban. Tennessee later became the second state to enact a ban. States publicly identified in AARP reporting and related coverage as having enacted crypto ATM protections, restrictions, or bans include: California, Connecticut, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Some states regulate the machines instead of banning them. Others limit daily deposits, require warning signs or force operators to help refund fraud victims. California and Connecticut were among the first states to pass crypto ATM laws in 2023. Vermont extended a moratorium on new crypto kiosks to July 1, 2026. Nebraska passed statewide legislation in 2025. Iowa passed a crypto kiosk consumer protection law in 2025. THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE DOING WRONG WHEN SCAMMERS CALL This scam had several warning signs. Knowing them can help you stop the same trick before it drains your account. Real courts do not demand instant payment over the phone to make an arrest warrant disappear. Scammers do this so you cannot call family, police or the real court. A real law enforcement officer will not tell you to lie about why you need cash.  Courts, sheriff's offices and government agencies do not collect fines through Bitcoin ATMs. Scammers often use public information to make the lie feel real. They want you scared, tired and rushed. Here are the warning signs to watch for and the simple steps that can help you avoid falling for a jury duty scam. Hang up if someone says you will be arrested unless you pay immediately. Then call the court directly using a number from an official government website. Do not use the phone number left in the voicemail. Also, avoid links sent by text or email. Scammers can spoof phone numbers, copy official names and build fake websites that look convincing.  Use strong antivirus software, to help block malicious links, fake websites and phishing messages before they trick you into handing over personal information. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com A real court will not demand payment through cryptocurrency, gift cards, wire transfers or payment apps. That means any request to visit a Bitcoin machine should stop the conversation. The same goes for a caller who says the machine is a "bonding kiosk" or "federal kiosk." Those phrases are meant to make the scam sound official.  Call a spouse, an adult child, a friend, an attorney or a local court clerk before withdrawing money. A quick conversation can break the scammer's hold. Scammers often tell victims to stay on the phone to maintain control. They do not want you to hear a calm second opinion. If a caller says you cannot hang up, hang up anyway. Ask your bank for help if you feel rushed, scared or confused. Tell the teller or bank manager exactly what the caller said. Do not use the cover story the scammer gave you. Gail was told to say the money was for her son. That kind of instruction is a major red flag. A real law enforcement officer will not tell you to lie to your bank. Look up your jury duty status through your county court website. You can also call the clerk's office directly. Do not click a link sent by the caller. Some jury duty scammers now use fake websites to collect personal information and steal money. Scammers may know your name, job, address or family details. That does not make the call legitimate. Much of that information can come from public records, data broker sites or past data breaches. If a caller uses personal details to scare you, pause before you react. Consider using a data removal service to reduce the personal information scammers can find about you online. These services can help remove your name, address, phone number and other details from many people-search and data broker sites. This will not erase everything from the internet. However, it can make it harder for scammers to build a convincing story around your life, job or family. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com HOW SCAMMERS BUILD A PROFILE ON YOU USING DATA BROKERS If you already sent money through a crypto kiosk, speed matters. Acting quickly can help you document the fraud, secure your accounts and possibly qualify for protections in your state. Move quickly if you have already sent money through a crypto kiosk. Time can matter, especially in states with refund protections. Some state crypto ATM laws require victims to report the fraud within a set window. In Gail's case, Arizona's law required fast action, including a police report and contact with the kiosk operator.  Start with a police report. Ask for a copy or report number. You may need that report when you contact the crypto kiosk company, your bank, your state attorney general or any consumer protection agency. Check the receipt or the machine for the crypto kiosk operator's contact information. Then report the fraud directly to the company. Share the transaction details, time, location, barcode or wallet address if you have it. Also, provide the police report number. Report the scam to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov. Also, file a report with the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. These reports help federal agencies track scam patterns. They may also create a record you can use when dealing with the kiosk operator or state officials. Report the scam to your state attorney general's office. This step can be especially important if your state has crypto kiosk protections or refund rules. Your state may also track complaints tied to specific kiosk operators. That can help investigators spot larger scam patterns. Keep the receipt, barcode, phone number, voicemail, text messages and any names the caller used. Also, write down the address of the kiosk and the time of each transaction. Do not delete anything, even if it feels embarrassing. Those details may help law enforcement, the kiosk operator or your state consumer protection office review the case. Contact your bank after the scam. Even if the crypto payment cannot be reversed, the bank can help protect your accounts. Ask about new debit cards, password changes, account alerts and extra verification steps. Also, review recent transactions for anything suspicious. Gail's story shows how fast a normal day can turn into a financial emergency. One fake sheriff's call, one believable legal threat and one Bitcoin machine almost cost her nearly $10,000 for good. The most important lesson is simple. Fear is the scammer's favorite tool. They want you rushed, isolated and too embarrassed to ask for help. Gail got her money back because Arizona had a new law, and she acted fast. Many victims never recover a dime. That is why these crypto kiosk laws matter. They give people a fighting chance after scammers use technology to make cash vanish. If someone calls and says you missed jury duty, pause before you panic. Real courts do not solve legal problems through a Bitcoin ATM at a convenience store. To hear more of Gail’s story, check out  the CyberGuy Report podcast at cyberguy.com/podcast Should crypto ATMs be allowed in convenience stores if scammers keep using them to drain people's savings? 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/6a0dc5a6a200899a00ed263b 'Dutton Ranch' star shares incredible behind-the-scenes look at explosive 'Yellowstone' spinoff te 2026-05-20T14:31:02.754Z 'Dutton Ranch' star shares incredible behind-the-scenes look at explosive 'Yellowstone' spinoff "Dutton Ranch" star Natalie Alyn Lind dumped out a bunch of content, pulling back the curtain on production. The newest "Yellowstone" spinoff from Taylor Sheridan premiered last Friday on Paramount+, and fans are already obsessed with the series. It perfectly captures the spirit and vibe that made the original neo-Western saga a smashing hit. You can read my initial thoughts on the first two episodes here. 'YELLOWSTONE' FANS GO ABSOLUTELY WILD FOR TAYLOR SHERIDAN'S NEW SPINOFF, RATINGS SOAR Natalie Alyn Lind is a new addition to the "Yellowstone" universe. She plays Carter's love interest, Oreana Lynn Jackson, a woman with direct ties to the antagonist villains. 'YELLOWSTONE' STARS COLE HAUSER, KELLY REILLY CONFIRMED FOR SPIN-OFF SERIES ALONGSIDE MAJOR CASTING ADDITION It certainly seems like Lind is going to skyrocket to stardom, like many actors and actresses have after teaming up with Sheridan. Lind hopped on Instagram a few days ago to celebrate the premiere of "Dutton Ranch," and dumped out a bunch of behind-the-scenes photos from the series. It certainly appears Lind understands how to spin up attention on social media and make sure momentum never slows down. Check out the behind-the-scenes photos below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Speaking of Lind's Instagram skills, I'd not be doing my job if I also didn't drop in the video of her rocking with a Coors Banquet. Taylor Sheridan is great at many things. Casting is right near the top of the list. Something tells me that Lind is going to be the next talent to shoot up the rankings following her major role on "Dutton Ranch." I'd be absolutely shocked if it didn't happen. Are you already watching "Dutton Ranch"? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc57fa200899a00ed262f Rubio Urges the Cuban People to Align With the Trump Administration in Video te 2026-05-20T14:30:23.312Z Rubio Urges the Cuban People to Align With the Trump Administration in Video In a rare direct address, Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed the former leader Raúl Castro for country’s longstanding electricity and resource shortages. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc34ea200899a00ed25d3 Unions that paralyzed New York commute over pay spent millions on luxury travel, filings show te 2026-05-20T14:21:02.173Z Unions that paralyzed New York commute over pay spent millions on luxury travel, filings show Five unions involved in the Long Island Rail Road strike earlier this week reported more than $3.2 million in 2025 spending on hotels, resorts, restaurants and event venues, according to Labor Department disclosures reviewed by Fox News Digital. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Transportation Communications Union collectively spent upwards of $3.2 million on premium accommodations in 2025, according to union disclosures reviewed by Fox News Digital.  Unions typically cut checks for high-end hotels to cover the costs of holding events, such as trainings or conferences. They also use luxury venues for lodging and work meals when traveling the country on union-related business. The disclosures offer a window into how the unions spent money on travel, conferences and event venues during the same year they argued workers were being squeezed by rising costs. The strike disrupted hundreds of thousands of daily riders and cost the region an estimated $61 million per day. NY GOVERNOR BLAMED FOR 'LACK OF LEADERSHIP' AS RAILROAD STRIKE DISRUPTS MORE THAN 300,000 COMMUTERS LM-2 forms are annual financial disclosure reports that labor unions file with the Department of Labor, detailing receipts, disbursements, officer payments and other spending. Fox News Digital reviewed 2025 LM-2 forms filed with the Labor Department by the five unions involved in the LIRR strike, identifying payments to hotels that market themselves as premium, resorts, casinos and restaurants where menu prices sit above typical casual dining costs.  The reported payments included Las Vegas casino hotels, upscale restaurants, beachfront resorts and golf-related venues. Union-backed rail workers went on strike on May 16, arguing that their wage growth had not kept pace with the rising cost of living, effectively shutting down the largest commuter rail line in the country. Unions have since reached an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which owns the LIRR, though the details have not been made public. PAYROLL DATA EXPOSES SIX-FIGURE SALARIES BEHIND TRANSIT STRIKE GRINDING NYC TRAVEL TO A HALT Discussions between unions and the MTA had been ongoing since 2023. While negotiating with the MTA on the grounds that their workers were being underpaid, the unions reported large payments to hotels, resorts, casinos and restaurants. BLET and IAM collectively spent about half a million dollars at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 2025, according to disclosures. The spending covered lodging and event expenses. TCU, meanwhile, spent $856,403 at Caesar’s Hotel in Reno, Nevada, which also offers gambling. These payments covered expenses related to hosting events at the venues. LAS VEGAS VISITORS SHOCKED AT 'CRAZY' COSTS, FROM $14 COFFEES TO $95 ATM FEES Caesars Palace is one of the most iconic hotels and casinos in Las Vegas. Its in-house casino boasts 185 table games, over 1,300 slot machines and sports betting. Guests at the palace have access to poolside bars, on-site spa service, a private hair salon, a limo service, a nightclub, an in-room massage service and a sauna. While in Las Vegas, the unions ran up large tabs at upscale restaurants. RESTAURANT SURCHARGE STIRS UP CONTROVERSY: 'BUSINESS OWNER SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED' The IAM, for instance, spent $6,806 at the Strip House, where the cheapest steak on the menu, an 8-ounce filet, costs $67 and the most expensive, a porterhouse, runs $155.  The TCU, meanwhile, spent over $20,000 at Peter Luger Steak House, where steaks range in price from $90 to $320, and famously claims to have around $1 million worth of dry-aged prime beef on hand at all times.  Waterfront resorts also appeared in the disclosures in 2025.  BLET spent $107,375 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, the IBEW paid about $130,000 to TradeWinds Island Resort in Florida, plus an additional $130,000 for expenses at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, a popular vacation destination.  Other major labor organizations have reported similar payments to hotels, resorts, restaurants and event venues in federal labor disclosures. Major labor organizations such as the National Education Association, the American Federation of Teachers, the International Longshoremen's Association and the Service Employees International Union have all reported similar expenses. "To every LIRR passenger whose trip is disrupted, know that the MTA left us no choice but to strike," Gil Lang, General Chairman of the BLET’s LIRR General Committee, said of the strike. "We don’t want to be on the picket line. But after three years without raises, we cannot make any more compromises to cover for the MTA’s mismanagement." The LIRR strike, which began on May 16 and concluded at noon on Tuesday, was expected to cost the New York region an estimated $61 million per day and disrupted travel plans for about 270,000 people each day it went on. Scores of New Yorkers told media outlets that they had to wake up in the early hours of the morning and embark on hours-long commutes just to make it into work without train service. While an agreement has been reached to end the strike involving the five unions, details of the underlying deal have not been publicly released as labor representatives still need to formally approve the contract. The five unions involved in the strike did not respond when reached for comment by Fox News Digital on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc326a200899a00ed25c8 Massachusetts Police Will Pause Recruit Training to Fix Academy’s Flaws te 2026-05-20T14:20:22.925Z Massachusetts Police Will Pause Recruit Training to Fix Academy’s Flaws State police officials say they need time to carry out recommendations made by an outside team after a trainee died in a police academy boxing match. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc170a200899a00ed2584 Details of first-of-its kind, short-term Colorado River plan revealed te 2026-05-20T14:13:04.454Z Details of first-of-its kind, short-term Colorado River plan revealed The Trump administration is nearing intervention in the yearslong standstill between the seven states that share the Colorado River at a historic point of crisis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc159a200899a00ed255f 'Baywatch' star Brooks Nader's conservative parents banned bikinis growing up as she slips into red swimsuit te 2026-05-20T14:12:41.427Z 'Baywatch' star Brooks Nader's conservative parents banned bikinis growing up as she slips into red swimsuit Brooks Nader is diving headfirst into "Baywatch," but the biggest shock may be who approves most — her conservative parents. The Sports Illustrated model and actress revealed her family, who banned bikinis growing up, is fully on board with the reboot’s iconic red swimsuit. Nader turned heads at the 2026 FOX Upfront in New York City, where she promoted FOX’s highly anticipated "Baywatch" reboot and revealed the hilarious reason her family actually approves of her new role. FIRST LOOK AT BROOKS NADER AND CAST IN ICONIC 'BAYWATCH' RED SWIMSUITS AS FILMING KICKS OFF FOR REBOOT "Well, they're pumped about ‘Baywatch’ because it's a one-piece [swimsuit] — we weren't allowed to wear two-piece bikinis growing up," Nader told Fox News Digital on the red carpet. "So they're like, ‘You're following the family rules. You're wearing a one-piece [swimsuit]. So, we're all good.’" Nader stars as Selene, one of the captains of the Zuma Beach Lifeguards, in FOX’s modern revival of the iconic series that made Pamela Anderson a global sex symbol in the 1990s. Nader said slipping into that legendary red suit still feels unreal. "I mean, I cry every time I put the red suit on, because I'm like, ‘This is my work uniform! What?’" she quipped. "And the wildest [reaction]? Maybe my sisters’ raging jealousy when I put it on and rub it in their faces." PAMELA ANDERSON SAYS WOMEN AREN’T ‘JUST THE WILD ANIMAL BETWEEN THE SHEETS’ AS SHE FIGHTS SEX SYMBOL STATUS The original "Baywatch" dominated television from 1989 to 1999 and featured stars including David Hasselhoff, Anderson, Carmen Electra, Nicole Eggert and Donna D’Errico. Nader admitted she felt the pressure of carrying on that legacy — especially when it comes to Anderson. WATCH: ‘BAYWATCH’ STAR BROOKS NADER RECALLS GROWING UP UNDER STRICT SWIMSUIT RULES "I mean absolutely," she said when asked whether she'd be stepping into "big shoes."  "Pamela Anderson was the muse of all muses, and she's been on my vision board forever. So, we're going to pay homage to Pam and all the muses of ‘Baywatch’ to the best of our ability. Big shoes to fill. Huge." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER FOX is aiming to introduce the beloved beach drama to a new generation. Alongside Nader, influencers Noah Beck and Livvy Dunne are also joining the reboot in different capacities — a move Nader believes will only expand the show’s reach. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "It is the most exciting thrill of a lifetime," she said about the project. "I feel like there's so much anticipation and everyone has to wait until January, but I think it's only going to build, the momentum is going to build." The reboot announcement has already generated significant buzz online, with longtime fans eager to see how the modernized version honors the original while introducing fresh faces and storylines. For Nader, however, the experience still feels surreal — especially knowing that the same red swimsuit once worn by Anderson is now part of her everyday wardrobe. FOX’s "Baywatch" is scheduled to premiere in January 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc145a200899a00ed2556 Mace targets Squad Dem with proposed constitutional ban on foreign-born lawmakers te 2026-05-20T14:12:21.757Z Mace targets Squad Dem with proposed constitutional ban on foreign-born lawmakers FIRST ON FOX: Under the U.S. Constitution, anyone who is not a "natural-born citizen" is barred from becoming president or vice president. Now, a House Republican wants to expand that requirement to much of the federal government. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., plans to introduce a joint resolution Wednesday proposing a constitutional amendment requiring members of Congress, federal judges and other Senate-confirmed appointees to be natural-born citizens. The proposal would affect more than a dozen naturalized citizens currently serving in Congress, including several Republicans. TRUMP’S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP CRUSADE DRAWS BACKING FROM COHORT OF PROMINENT LEGAL SCHOLARS Mace, who is running to be South Carolina’s next governor, suggested that the country’s nearly 25 million naturalized citizens, who made the deliberate choice to become Americans, may have divided loyalties. "If you hold power in the American government, you should be a natural-born American citizen," Mace told Fox News Digital in a statement. "For too long we have allowed foreign-born members to hold seats in this government, while making clear their loyalty is not here. We see it every day." Mace specifically called out progressive Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who was born in Somalia and became a naturalized citizen in 2000. "Ilhan Omar is just one of many foreign-born members of this government who have made clear, time and again, their loyalty is not here," Mace said. "The American people deserve leaders who put America first. This amendment closes a gap in our Constitution long overdue for closing." Omar’s path to U.S. citizenship has also faced heightened scrutiny from Republicans in recent months.  Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Omar is under investigation by the Department of Justice for possible immigration fraud. Some Republicans have called for her deportation over the alleged offense. A spokesperson for Omar did not immediately respond to a request for comment. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: OMAR’S LONG HISTORY OF CONTROVERSY KEEPS HER IN THE SPOTLIGHT Mace’s proposal faces steep odds of becoming part of the Constitution, requiring a two-thirds vote in both chambers of Congress before ratification by three-fourths of U.S. states. Amendments can also be proposed through a constitutional convention requested by two-thirds of state legislatures, though that method has never been used successfully.  There are 19 foreign-born members of Congress, though some are natural-born citizens due to having at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen. Under Mace’s proposal, Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, an ally of President Donald Trump who was born in Colombia and became a U.S. citizen at 18, could no longer serve in Congress.  The same restriction would apply to Reps. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Young Kim, R-Calif., and Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., who became naturalized citizens after immigrating to the United States from Mexico, South Korea and Ukraine, respectively. On the Democratic side, Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Ted Lieu and Robert Garcia, D-Calif., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., are among the lawmakers who would be affected. Former Trump Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, the wife of Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Alejandro Mayorkas, former President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security secretary, also would have been ineligible to serve in cabinet posts under the proposal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc132a200899a00ed254d The red states charging ahead with America's wealth as rivals watch billions slip away te 2026-05-20T14:12:02.125Z The red states charging ahead with America's wealth as rivals watch billions slip away Americans and their billions in income are streaming to Southern and Sun Belt states while several coastal counterparts suffer the losses of residents, wealth and, in turn, political influence, according to IRS migration data. The relocation patterns are increasingly reshaping population pockets in the U.S. and where economic and political power is concentrated ahead of the 2026 midterms. As residents and wealth continue flowing into fast-growing red states, the shifts influence housing markets, state economies, congressional clout and the balance of power. That shift is already playing out in many Republican-led states, and there are less than six months until the midterm elections. THE RED-STATE WINNERS IN THE CLIMB TO BECOME AMERICA’S NEXT ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE Texas and Florida led the nation in inbound migration between 2022 and 2023, gaining more than 56,000 residents and 55,000 income tax filers, according to the IRS data. The migration boom also attracted some of the nation’s largest income gains, with Florida bringing in roughly $20.6 billion in taxable income and Texas gaining another $5.5 billion. AMERICANS KEEP MOVING TO TEXAS AND FLORIDA — BUT ONE OTHER RED STATE IS GROWING EVEN FASTER North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Arizona — also red states — ranked among the top destinations for Americans relocating across state lines, underscoring the broader population boom across the South and Sun Belt. The migration trends looked even more dramatic when adjusted for population size. South Carolina posted the nation’s largest population gain from domestic interstate migration at 1.12%, fueled by more than 29,000 incoming households carrying roughly $4.1 billion in taxable income. Meanwhile, deep-blue California recorded the nation’s largest outbound migration losses, with more than 100,000 income tax filers and nearly $12 billion in taxable income leaving the state between 2022 and 2023. New York followed closely behind, losing roughly 72,000 households and nearly $10 billion in taxable income, while Illinois and New Jersey shed about $6 billion and $2.6 billion in taxable income, respectively. BLUE-STATE TAX BURDEN FUELS AMERICANS FLEEING TO REPUBLICAN-LED SOUTHERN STATES Experts say the migration boom reflects broader economic pressures reshaping where Americans choose to live, particularly as affordability concerns push more households toward lower-cost and lower tax states typically found in the southern quarter of the country. "While tax friendliness is not the sole determinant of where one chooses to live or start a business, states experiencing net in-migration tend to have more competitive tax structures and lower overall costs of living," Nicole Fox, a policy analyst at the Tax Foundation, told Fox News Digital. The migration trends are also reshaping state economies, labor markets and housing demand as fast-growing Sun Belt states absorb new residents, businesses and taxable income. At the same time, states experiencing sustained outbound migration may face mounting challenges tied to shrinking tax bases, slower population growth and affordability concerns that continue pushing residents elsewhere. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc11ea200899a00ed2544 Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein calls Kentucky upset a ‘David vs. Goliath’ win after defeating Massie te 2026-05-20T14:11:42.547Z Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein calls Kentucky upset a ‘David vs. Goliath’ win after defeating Massie Trump-backed Republican Ed Gallrein declared victory Tuesday after defeating longtime Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., in a stunning GOP primary upset. "It was a David versus Goliath. I was the underdog," Gallrein told Sean Hannity after the race was called. "I want to thank the president. I want to thank the conservative Republicans from this district and my supporters and team because it sends a message that we the people are going to stand up." Voters in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District delivered their verdict late Tuesday, backing Gallrein by nearly 10 points in a race viewed as a referendum on loyalty to President Donald Trump and his agenda. TRUMP POSTS SUPPORT FOR MASSIE PRIMARY CHALLENGER AHEAD OF KENTUCKY VISIT Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and Kentucky dairy farmer, secured roughly 55% of the vote compared to Massie’s approximately 45%. The upset comes on the heels of incumbent Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy's primary loss to Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow in another sign that Republican voters are siding with candidates closely aligned with the president. Massie, who repeatedly broke with Trump, became a top target for MAGA allies after opposing key parts of the president’s agenda and clashing with House GOP leaders. Trump repeatedly lashed out at Massie in personal terms in the final days of the primary contest. TRUMP SCORES MAJOR REPUBLICAN PRIMARY VICTORY AS CASSIDY OUSTED IN LOUISIANA "We'd have to get the coffee out to run through his entire record of betrayal for the district, our party and our nation," Gallrein said of his opponent. "Simply put... he went to Washington, [and] he burned every bridge, he burned a bridge factory, he ran off everybody that would build a bridge to the conservative Republicans... All that to say, it's a new day, these people deserve better, and I'm gonna give it to them." Massie was one of two Republicans to vote against the president’s "big, beautiful bill," arguing the massive spending package would add trillions to the national deficit. He also helped engineer the legislative effort compelling the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files despite vigorous initial objections from the White House, which later endorsed the effort. While many Trump allies were content with the outcome of Tuesday's election, other Republicans were dismayed. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., took to X to react to Massie's loss. "I am proud and thankful to have served in the U.S. House of Representatives with my friend Thomas Massie, a giant among weak pathetic men," she wrote. "Releasing the Epstein files was our demise. But it was worth every single bit because now everyone knows the truth. You are ruled by the Epstein class that cares nothing about you, and your elected leaders are bought and controlled by a foreign lobby." Fox News' Paul Steinhauser, Adam Pack and Jessica Sonkin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc10aa200899a00ed253b Fmr Dem Rep Barney Frank, sharp-tongued liberal trailblazer, Dodd-Frank co-author dies te 2026-05-20T14:11:22.941Z Fmr Dem Rep Barney Frank, sharp-tongued liberal trailblazer, Dodd-Frank co-author dies Former Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., whose biting wit, liberal politics and mastery of financial policy made him one of the most recognizable members of Congress for more than three decades, has died at 86. Frank died late Tuesday, Jim Segel, Frank’s former campaign manager and close friend, confirmed to The Associated Press. "I have been trying to decide, by the way, personally, whether it's better to be an icon or an emoji," Frank, with his caustic wit, told CNN’s "State of the Union" in a May 3 interview while in hospice for congestive heart failure. He disclosed before his death that his condition had left him with little energy but not much pain. "Essentially, after 86 years, my heart’s just wearing out," Frank, who appeared gaunt, told Jake Tapper. Frank represented Massachusetts in the House from 1981 to 2013, serving 16 terms and becoming chairman of the House Financial Services Committee during the 2008 financial crisis. His name became attached to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the sweeping 2010 law he co-authored with then-Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., after the collapse of the housing market and the near-failure of the U.S. financial system. FORMER NY DEMOCRATIC REP CHARLIE RANGEL DEAD AT 94 The law, signed by President Barack Obama on July 21, 2010, imposed new rules on major financial firms, derivatives, mortgage lending and consumer protection. For supporters, Dodd-Frank was the most consequential financial regulatory overhaul since the New Deal, an attempt to rein in Wall Street excess and prevent another taxpayer-backed rescue of large institutions. For Republican critics, including President Donald Trump, it became a symbol of regulatory overreach. It was partially repealed in 2018, providing regulatory relief to community and mid-sized banks. For Frank, it was the capstone of a career built on unapologetic liberalism, legislative detail and a willingness to fight in public. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DISCOVER THE BIG SECRET ABOUT CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION Frank was also a pioneer for gay rights in American politics. In 1987, while already serving in Congress, he publicly came out as gay, becoming the first sitting member of Congress to do so voluntarily. He later became the first sitting U.S. representative to enter into a same-sex marriage when he married his longtime partner Jim Ready in 2012. He then retired from Congress after more than 30 years, after more than 30 years in the House. Born Barnett Frank on March 31, 1940, in Bayonne, New Jersey, he graduated from Harvard University in 1962 and later earned a law degree from Harvard Law School. He worked for Boston Mayor Kevin White and Rep. Michael Harrington before winning a seat in the Massachusetts Legislature in 1972. He served there until his election to Congress in 1980. DEMOCRAT MASSACHUSETTS LAWMAKER ARRESTED FOR FRAUD, USED STOLEN FUNDS TO PURCHASE 'PSYCHIC SERVICES': FEDS Frank’s first bill as a Massachusetts lawmaker sought to bar discrimination in housing and employment based on sexual orientation, an early marker of the civil rights work that would define much of his public life. The bill failed, but Frank later pointed to the gay rights movement’s incremental strategy as a model for other causes. While Frank says Democrats and the broader left had made progress forcing inequality onto the national agenda, but he warned contentious cultural issues dividing and taking over the party. He wrote a book before his time in hospice, which is due to be released Sept. 15: "The Hard Path to Unity: Why We Must Reform the Left to Rescue Democracy." America has, he postulated, "enabled people who wanted to use that as a platform for a wide range of social and cultural changes, some of which the public isn't ready for." KNIVES OUT FOR FETTERMAN: MAVERICK SENATOR JOINS LONG LINE OF DEMS PUNISHED FOR BREAKING FROM LEFT "Even when I agree with them on the end, I think they make a mistake by taking the most controversial parts of the agenda and turning them into litmus tests," he added. Even in hospice, Frank remained politically engaged and characteristically unsparing, rejecting the biggest, newest voices in the Democratic Party for turning America away from the standard bearers. "I am concerned that, among some in my party, there has been a flavor of the month tendency, so that someone who is new and hasn't been able to do much is somehow preferred over people who understand the importance of hard work to get controversial things adopted," he said. RESIGNATION IS THE NEW ESCAPE HATCH AS LAWMAKERS FACE EXPULSION Frank’s career was not without controversy. In 1990, the House reprimanded him for improper use of political influence involving parking tickets and probation officers for a personal friend. The reprimand did not end his career; he won reelection that year and continued to build influence, eventually rising to chair the Financial Services Committee. Frank was at the center of Congress’ response to the 2007-09 financial crisis, helping negotiate legislation aimed at tightening oversight of banks and nonbank financial firms, increasing transparency in derivatives markets, creating the Financial Stability Oversight Council and strengthening mortgage-lending standards. His papers, held by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, document a career that touched financial reform, gay rights, housing policy, immigration, military spending, environmental protection and local Massachusetts issues including fishing regulation and commuter rail. Asked what he wanted people to remember about him, Frank deflected with the dry humor that made him a favorite of political reporters and a feared opponent in hearings. "Oh, that I was smart enough and learned enough about the reaction not to answer that question," he said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc0e1a200899a00ed251e Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in one week: Window to nominate and apply for the most promising startups ends May 27 te 2026-05-20T14:10:41.405Z Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in one week: Window to nominate and apply for the most promising startups ends May 27 Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27. Pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt, get investor access, win $100K, plus more scaling perks. Nominate an early-stage founder or submit your startup here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dc0cda200899a00ed2515 NanoClaw creator turns down $20M buyout offer, raises $12M seed instead te 2026-05-20T14:10:21.649Z NanoClaw creator turns down $20M buyout offer, raises $12M seed instead NanoCo, the company behind OpenClaw alternative NanoClaw, has raised a $12 million seed after a viral launch, the founders tell TechCrunch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dbeada200899a00ed2434 Ryan Pfaff marches to join the Long Gray Line te 2026-05-20T14:01:17.411Z Ryan Pfaff marches to join the Long Gray Line Senior plans to attend prep school then famed U.S. Military Academy When Ryan Pfaff got the large diploma-like folder in the mail, he knew he had some good news from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Common knowledge for those who apply is: If you get something physical in the mail, it’s usua Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dbc36a200899a00ed23a1 Yankees' Aaron Boone furiously yells at umpire over catch during win over Blue Jays, gets ejected te 2026-05-20T13:50:46.461Z Yankees' Aaron Boone furiously yells at umpire over catch during win over Blue Jays, gets ejected New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Tuesday night’s 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays for arguing over whether a catch was actually made by Daulton Varsho. The heated moment occurred in the seventh inning. Varsho was credited with an out on a diving catch in center field off the bat of Jazz Chisholm Jr. Boone had already lost a challenge earlier in the game and couldn’t have made another one after the play was made. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Boone made himself clear that he thought Varsho had trapped the ball instead of making the catch cleanly. He argued with umpire Brennan Miller, who was on the receiving end of the famous "savages in the box" rant won Boone the hearts of Yankees fans in 2019. He appeared to yell, "Nice job!" at Miller before rushing out of the dugout. "I thought there were two missed calls tonight," he said after the game, via MLB.com. "I thought Anthony (Volpe) was safe at second base, and then I thought the ball was trapped in the outfield, and we didn’t have a challenge in that spot. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "That being said, I probably overreacted to it a little bit. I kind of snapped on it a little bit because I felt there were two calls, and then when you can’t challenge because you feel like one’s already been missed – I didn’t control myself very well." Still, New York was able to close the door on Toronto for the win. Ben Rice hit a two-run home run to break a 3-3 tie. Ryan McMahon tied the game with a three-run home run off Dylan Cease. It was the 48th time Boone had been ejected from a game as a manager, and the second this season. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dba2ba200899a00ed2351 Texas teen tells Congress he received death threats after revealing Islamic booth at high school te 2026-05-20T13:42:03.614Z Texas teen tells Congress he received death threats after revealing Islamic booth at high school FIRST ON FOX — A Texas high school student who went viral after calling out an Islamic group for passing out hijabs on his campus told members of Congress last week that he has received death threats for speaking up. Marco Hunter-Lopez, a 16-year-old student at Wylie East High School and president of the campus Republican Club, told Fox News Digital he was invited by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, to testify May 13 before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government in a hearing titled, "Sharia-Free America." Hunter-Lopez testified about an incident that occurred on Feb. 2 on his high school campus, when he encountered an Islamic booth where four adult women from the organization "Why Islam?" were passing out hijabs to female students, copies of the Quran with conversion instructions, and a pamphlet titled, "Understanding Sharia." The incident drew national attention after Hunter-Lopez posted videos of the booth to social media. During his testimony, he revealed he received death threats afterward. RILEY GAINES SPEAKS OUT ABOUT THREATS TO CONSERVATIVES ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES "I had people saying that they were going to be at my house waiting for me to get home and they were going to shoot me," Hunter-Lopez told the subcommittee. "I had people telling me to kill myself. A lot of different things. But I know nobody can proclaim anything over me because I wake up every morning with victory with Christ." In his testimony, Hunter-Lopez said that Sharia law is fundamentally incompatible with the U.S. Constitution and American values, and argued the outside group violated school policy and parental rights. "Handing materials that present Sharia favorably to minors during the school day — without parental approval — risks normalizing ideas that undermine the very principles our public schools are supposed to uphold," he said. "This is not neutral education; it is ideological promotion under the guise of diversity and inclusion." An exchange with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., also went viral after the lawmaker questioned the purpose of the session, asking if anyone believed the U.S. needed special laws targeting specific religious populations rather than holding everyone to secular law. When Raskin directed the question to Hunter-Lopez, the teenager challenged Raskin's characterization of America's legal system, pointing out that the vast majority of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were church-attending Christians. CHIP ROY AND OTHER REPUBLICANS PUSH BILL TO BLOCK AND DEPORT SHARIA LAW-ADHERENT ALIENS: 'EXISTENTIAL THREAT' After clips of the exchange were posted to X last week, conservatives praised the teen for his articulate response to the congressman's questioning. Hunter-Lopez later told Fox News Digital that Raskin repeatedly cut him off before he could fully argue that lawmakers must acknowledge America's Christian foundations, but said he was ready to defend his views. "I believe that he thinks that he was going to catch me off guard by calling me out. But it didn't," Hunter-Lopez told Fox News Digital. "I took the fight." Representatives for Raskin did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Hunter-Lopez credited his faith and community for giving him the boldness to stand his ground, noting that his peers have been more motivated to share their views after the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IS AMERICA'S CORE RIGHT. WE MUST DEFEND IT FOR KIDS AND PARENTS "After that, instead of being scared to speak up, I actually saw more students brave to speak out," he told Fox News Digital. He encouraged other students to get involved in their community and "find other students you can connect with." The Christian conservative student was also asked to testify about allegations that the Republican Club faced "hostile scrutiny" from school administration since it was launched last year. Hunter-Lopez alleged that school officials initially denied his club for being too political, targeted their posters, and selectively enforced policies regarding religious and political student groups. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Wylie Independent School District (ISD) officials strongly rejected the claim it engages in viewpoint discrimination or selectively enforces policies in relation to religion or political views. "Wylie ISD does not endorse or promote any religion," a spokesperson said. "As a public school district, the district is legally required to remain neutral regarding religion while respecting the constitutional rights of all students. The district does not operate 'Islamic prayer rooms' or provide preferential treatment to one religious group over another. In accordance with the law, reasonable accommodations may be made for students’ religious practices when appropriate." PA SCHOOL FACES FURY AFTER MUSLIM CLUB’S PRO-PALESTINE BOOTH LEAVES JEWISH STUDENTS ‘SHAKEN’ District officials said that the school "experienced monitor-related challenges last school year," regarding the Republican Club and said communications between the school and students "could and should have been better, and district leadership has acknowledged that." Regarding the original Feb. 2 incident, Wylie ISD reiterated that the situation was a procedural breakdown regarding visitor procedures, "not an intentional effort to promote any religious viewpoint or organization." The district stated that a required verification step was missed by campus staff, adding that "had that critical step been completed, the outside group would not have been permitted to meet with the student club that day." "Following the incident, the district reinforced expectations with campuses and updated club and visitor procedures to help ensure a situation like this does not happen again," a spokesperson said. The hearing comes amid a broader push by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, and Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, who launched the "Sharia Free America Caucus" late last year to counter what they describe as a threat to American civil liberties. 'UNDER SIEGE': INSIDE THE GROWING RADICAL ISLAM THREAT CRITICS SAY IS HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT IN DEEP RED TEXAS CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Self told Fox News Digital that the incident at Wylie East High School was not an isolated school oversight. "This was not a procedural breakdown as the school has said," Self said. "It was intentional, it has happened before, and they just got caught by a young man who was not going to let it happen without pushback." Wylie ISD disputed Self's comments in a statement to Fox News Digital, calling the congressman's remarks "disappointing" and said he never contacted district leadership or campus administration to discuss the matter. Roy echoed Self's concerns in comments to Fox News Digital, saying that Sharia influence is spreading rapidly in Texas, with "more than 300 mosques and proposals for Muslim-only cities." He applauded the high school student for speaking out. "Marco has seen the consequences firsthand in his own high school, and I applaud his bravery for speaking out and telling the truth about how the growing influence of Islam is affecting our state," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dba17a200899a00ed233e UK police apologize to 'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan for arrest over trans social media posts te 2026-05-20T13:41:43.102Z UK police apologize to 'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan for arrest over trans social media posts The Metropolitan Police has issued an apology to an Irish comedy writer who was arrested over his social media posts criticizing transgender issues, according to a new report. Graham Linehan, creator of "Father Ted," was detained by five armed officers at Heathrow Airport in September 2025 on suspicion of inciting violence. The Telegraph reported that Lynsay Watson, a transgender former police officer, reported Linehan for a hate crime stemming from three social media posts Linehan had posted criticizing transgender activists. Prosecutors later dropped the case. Linehan announced in October he intended to sue the force for wrongful arrest. After a five-month investigation, the Met Police has now apologized for how his case was handled and vowed to learn from the experience. IRISH TV COMEDY WRITER SAYS UK 'NO LONGER FREE COUNTRY' AFTER ARREST OVER SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS "I apologize to Mr Linehan for the shortcomings in this investigation," Met Police Inspector Matt Hume said, according to a police report obtained by The Telegraph. "The Met Police remains committed to lawful, proportionate policing and to learning from failings when they arise." "I accept that the service provided was not acceptable and recognize the distress and impact this matter has caused Mr. Linehan," he added. Linehan has long been a vocal critic of gender ideology. One of the social media posts which triggered the arrest read, "If a trans-identified male is in a female-only space, he is committing a violent, abusive act. Make a scene, call the cops and if all else fails, punch him in the balls." JONATHAN TURLEY: THE NEW BLASPHEMY? DARING TO LAUGH AT THE WRONG PEOPLE His arrest sparked international outrage over the UK's free speech policies. "What the f--- has the U.K. become? This is totalitarianism. Utterly deplorable," "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling wrote at the time. Last October, the Met announced it would no longer investigate "non-crime hate incidents" as a result of the high-profile case. BILL MAHER URGES AMERICANS TO UNCONDITIONALLY SUPPORT FREE SPEECH, AVOID BECOMING LIKE BRITAIN None of the police officers involved in Linehan's arrest will face discipline, according to The Telegraph, but Scotland Yard said it would work to change the way it "handles future hate-crime allegations involving high-profile people." Hume's report allegedly concluded that Linehan's arrest was lawful, but the investigation was "flawed" because officers had wrongly focused on the transgender criticism in his posts, "rather than the alleged incitement to violence," according to The Telegraph. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I therefore accept that, at times, both the investigation and arrest phases lacked the diligence one would expect from the MPS," Hume wrote. The Free Speech Union (FSU), which supported Linehan's legal case, said it welcomed the police apology, calling Linehan's arrest and detention "an unacceptable interference in his right to free speech." "We look forward to working with the Met Police and other police services to ensure their response to complaints about social media posts in future has due regard to freedom of expression," the group said in a statement to The Telegraph. In a post to X, Linehan appeared to mock the police apology. "This, from the 'apology' I received from the police, doesn't sound like an apology," he said before quoting the report. Linehan and the Met did not immediately return Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0dba02a200899a00ed232d American ‘jihad’ fueled by 'risky source' inside US borders, warns national security expert te 2026-05-20T13:41:22.769Z American ‘jihad’ fueled by 'risky source' inside US borders, warns national security expert After the Justice Department announced charges against an Iraqi militia leader for directing terror attacks inside the U.S., a national security expert warned of a "risky source" contributing to "jihad"-type terrorist activity inside America’s borders. Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a senior member of the Iran-backed Kata’ib Hizballah terror group, is accused of orchestrating nearly 20 terrorist attacks across Europe and plotting attacks on Jewish institutions. Authorities also said al-Saadi publicly threatened President Donald Trump and his family. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Lora Ries, director of the Heritage Foundation’s Border Security and Immigration Center, said that vetting failures of supposed Iraqi and Afghan allies and an all-too-generous social welfare system have left the United States vulnerable to terrorism. "It's not just open borders. We offer so many pathways to immigrate here, either temporarily or permanently, and, unfortunately, every time you offer an immigration benefit, people will flock to it and often commit fraud to obtain it," said Ries. FBI BRINGS IRAQI MAN ACCUSED OF COORDINATING NEARLY 20 TERROR ATTACKS IN EUROPE TO FACE TRIAL IN NEW YORK "When you combine these factors of a prior open border, millions of deportable aliens inside the U.S., common believers for jihad, then that leads to real terror threats inside the U.S.," she said. "Al-Saadi calls on others to carry out jihad, and, unfortunately, there are many who are willing to do it." Ries explained that the U.S. intelligence community’s threat assessments for this year and 2025 included "discussion of Iranian commitment to decades-long attacks against the U.S. using surrogate networks inside the U.S." In the last year, Ries said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 11 Iranian nationals illegally present in the country, including a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps member with Hezbollah ties, other IRGC members and operatives, a former Iranian army sniper and known terrorists. One of these, Asif Merchant, who prosecutors described as a trained IRGC operative, was convicted in April of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terror. From this, Ries said, "We have to assume there are more operatives inside the country." Besides the open-border policies under the Biden administration, Ries said, "There's so much fraud in the system, whether that's asylum fraud, whether that is marriage fraud, H-1B fraud, a plethora of visa types." "Also," she continued, "We've had programs in place for decades to reward those who helped in some fashion the U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq, and it's difficult to vet them thoroughly." "If people truly assisted the U.S. military, not some attenuated contractor scenario, which is very common, and they deserve protection, then let's protect them," she granted. "But that doesn't mean bring them all here, because that is a risky source of threats inside the U.S." WATCH: EYE-POPPING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION STAT PROMPTS SENATOR'S DEMAND TO 'REDOUBLE' DEPORTATIONS Further, she said America’s generous immigration benefits have created an "unwieldy, unmanageable" system that "just endangers the U.S. from a national security perspective and economic security perspective, public safety, etcetera." "You need very thorough vetting for any immigration benefit that's offered," she explained, adding, "We need to be choosy, in particular, about the types of benefits we're giving." Ries called for the "narrowing" of immigration into the country, saying leaders need to "be very thorough and deliberate about who we are bringing to the U.S." "We saw people come to the U.S. from at least 180 countries during the Biden administration. There's only 192 other countries. So truly, most of the world came here," she said, adding, "We as a nation can be and should be very choosy in particular about who we bring here and why." PATEL SAYS FBI IS 'MANHUNTING' TERROR SUSPECTS AROUND THE GLOBE AFTER TWO HIGH-VALUE CAPTURES She said al-Saadi’s case highlights these dangers, explaining "he doesn't even have to have direct contact with those who have similar beliefs inside the U.S., but elsewhere in Europe, Canada, etc., who are perfectly willing to carry jihad against who they view as the infidels, Americans, Jews, et cetera." "So, ICE has a lot of work to do still to conduct mass deportations with terror threats at the top of the list," Ries added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0db9eea200899a00ed2324 Mad scramble underway near Vegas to save casino resort ghost town from total collapse te 2026-05-20T13:41:02.948Z Mad scramble underway near Vegas to save casino resort ghost town from total collapse The family behind Primm Valley Resorts says it is working to revive the fading Nevada gambling hub after mass closure announcements sparked fears that it's about to become a ghost town. Primm has long been viewed as a more affordable alternative to Las Vegas. It offers cheaper hotel rooms and lower-stakes gambling just across the Nevada border. But Primm's last casino hotel, Primm Valley Resort & Casino, is scheduled to close on July 4. That closure would put 344 people out of work, according to Fox 5 Las Vegas. CASINO RESORTS IN NEVADA LOCATION, ONCE PACKED, BECOME GHOST TOWN AS CLOSURE NEARS Cory Clemetson, president of Primm's landowner group and grandson of town city founder Ernie Primm, strongly criticized the decision. "If the Primm properties go dark, so does the welcome they have provided over the decades," Clemetson said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. "It is contrary to our values to let that happen without exploring all options," he said. Clemetson added that he and his family are working "tirelessly" to explore ways to revive the Primm properties. "[We are] fully understanding their iconic place in our geography, and in our hearts," he said. LAS VEGAS VISITORS SHOCKED AT 'CRAZY' COSTS, FROM $14 COFFEES TO $95 ATM FEES "Be assured that we’re working toward a revitalized Primm and a return to better days," Clemetson said. He also lamented the loss of jobs for "hard-working employees" and argued the operators "could have done more to make these properties successful." "The news is especially distressing to the hundreds of hard-working employees and residents who live and work in Primm," the statement read. "They are now faced with the prospect of losing their jobs and, in many cases, being displaced from their homes." CASINOS BRACE AS LAS VEGAS TOURISM PLUNGES 7.5% IN SHARPEST ANNUAL VISITOR DECLINE OUTSIDE COVID PANDEMIC The closures were announced by casino operator Affinity Interactive and its principal owner, New York-based private equity firm Z Capital, which has leased and operated the Primm properties for nearly 15 years. Fox News Digital reached out to Affinity Interactive for comment. The first two casino hotels to shut down — Whiskey Pete's and Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino — closed in December 2024 and scaled back to special-event operations in July 2025, respectively. Michael Green, associate professor of history at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), previously told Fox News Digital that gambling tourism dropped substantially during COVID and never fully recovered. "In Nevada, we have a lot of old mining towns where, when the boom ended, or they had used up whatever precious metal they were looking for, everybody cleared out," he said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Primm, I think, could end up being the first gambling ghost town." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Primm has seen "a slow decline" in the past 15 to 20 years, said Amanda Belarmino, an associate professor of hospitality at UNLV. Belarmino previously told Fox News Digital that the reasons stem from development in both California and Las Vegas. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER She added, "A lot of people used to stop there just because they were so excited to … gamble once they got over the border. But since casinos are more readily accessible, Primm lost some of that appeal." Teresa Mull of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0db9dba200899a00ed231b WATCH: Omar silent when confronted on alleged ties to massive Minnesota fraud scandal te 2026-05-20T13:40:43.382Z WATCH: Omar silent when confronted on alleged ties to massive Minnesota fraud scandal Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., refused to engage when asked by Fox News Digital if she would cooperate with the investigation into Minnesota’s "Feeding Our Future" scheme. The progressive lawmaker is accused of having ties to those involved in the scandal that federal prosecutors say cost taxpayers roughly $250 million. But when asked about her connections, Omar stayed silent. "Did you ask Minnesota Democrats to block the subpoena for the investigation of feeding our future on the state level?" Omar was asked when confronted in the halls of Congress on Monday, but did not respond. She then ignored a second question: "Would you cooperate with that subpoena and provide documents if they request it here in the House Oversight Committee?" OMAR CAMP BREAKS SILENCE ON FRAUD PROBE, BLAMES WALZ, TRUMP AS NEW CLAIMS CLASH WITH EARLIER STATEMENTS It's thought that Omar's MEALS Act, a federal COVID-19 relief measure she sponsored in 2020, ties her to the massive scandal. Many Republicans argue her bill enabled the fraud by rapidly expanding USDA waiver authority at meal sites. Despite the concerns, the Minnesota Democrat has declined multiple opportunities in recent months to directly answer questions or provide information on her alleged ties to the fraud, including documented ties to some of the convicted fraudsters. The Minnesota  House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee invited her to testify this month, requesting documents tied to the fraud scandal. Omar missed the response deadline, triggering a failed subpoena vote that received only five of the six votes required to pass after Democrats blocked the GOP-led effort. "She didn't even respond, ghosted us," state Rep. Kristin Robbins, chair of the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, told Fox News Digital in April when Omar did not respond to requests for information. The committee asked Omar to turn over communications showing how she promoted expanded access to federal child nutrition programs, including emails, texts and meeting records with the Minnesota Department of Education and constituents.  The request also zeroed in on Omar’s public promotion of a Minneapolis restaurant that later became linked to the program. Robbins cited a Somali-language TV appearance in which Omar highlighted Safari Restaurant as a meal distribution site and asked for all communications related to the video and the restaurant’s participation. OMAR DUCKS QUESTIONS AS SCRUTINY GROWS OVER FILINGS THAT SLASHED HER REPORTED WEALTH BY MILLIONS The committee also asked for records of any contact between Omar and a long list of individuals charged or implicated in the Feeding Our Future case, including nonprofit founder Aimee Bock and dozens of alleged co-conspirators. Bock is currently facing a possible 50-year prison sentence for her role in the scheme, Fox 9 Minneapolis reported. "A lot of the sites were working directly with her, being that a lot of the operators were from the same Somali community," Bock recently said about Omar in a jailhouse interview with the New York Post. "There were a lot of people that had been reaching out to her office and staff — and I presume her personally — to work through some of those gaps with the waivers." Just last week, an 84-page report released by the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee accused Gov. Tim Walz’s administration of fostering a "culture of tolerance" that allowed fraudsters to steal billions in taxpayer dollars.  The report comes after two dozen hearings and hundreds of whistleblower tips alleging oversight failures and ignored internal warnings. MILITARY VET SEES OPENING FOR GOP IN BLUE STATE AMID ‘EMBARRASSMENT’ OF ‘STOLEN VALOR WALZ’ An estimated $300 million in federal meal program fraud and up to $9 billion in Medicaid fraud were stolen from taxpayers, a cost significantly higher than initially believed, according to the committee. It also said Omar’s MEALS Act loosened anti-fraud safeguards in federal nutrition programs, making it harder to verify if children were actually being fed by the Feeding Our Future program. Fox News Digital reached out to Omar and Walz’s office for comment but did not hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0db76da200899a00ed2291 GitHub says hackers stole data from thousands of internal repositories te 2026-05-20T13:30:21.906Z GitHub says hackers stole data from thousands of internal repositories The code hosting giant GitHub said it was investigating a breach, but said there was no evidence of customer data theft. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0db53ea200899a00ed2249 Meta Medicare scam ads targeting seniors face scrutiny te 2026-05-20T13:21:02.818Z Meta Medicare scam ads targeting seniors face scrutiny A Facebook ad tells older Americans to claim a Medicare allowance card before it is too late. Another promises thousands of dollars for groceries, rent and gas. Some ads sound like they are coming from the government. Others use fake deadlines, familiar faces or official-looking claims to get people to click. For many seniors, that kind of ad can feel confusing because Medicare is already complicated enough. Now, a new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, known as CCDH, takes a closer look at Medicare scam ads on Meta's platforms. The report claims scammers used Facebook ads to reach seniors with misleading offers for "free benefits" such as grocery cards, flex cards or monthly spending allowances. Meta strongly disputes the idea that it ignores scams. The company says it is fighting them aggressively and points to large removal numbers, new anti-scam tools and its work with law enforcement. STOP MEDICARE SCAMS BEFORE THEY STOP YOU So what should you take from this? There's no easy answer. CCDH says scam advertisers reached older Americans on a huge scale. Meta says scammers are determined criminals who constantly try to evade detection. That leaves seniors stuck in the middle, trying to figure out which Medicare ads are real and which ones are designed to trick them. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report CCDH says it analyzed more than 90,000 ads from Meta's Ad Library to study Medicare scam activity. From that larger review, the group says it identified the top 30 Medicare scammers by ad spend. Those advertisers accounted for 42,984 ads in CCDH's review. CCDH defined Medicare scams as ads that promoted supposed extra benefits to Medicare beneficiaries while using deceptive tactics. Those tactics included misleading benefit claims, false government-style branding, fake endorsements from public figures, AI-generated celebrity or politician endorsements and fabricated enrollment deadlines. The group says these tactics violate Meta's advertising rules on fraud, scams and deceptive practices. CCDH says Medicare scammers received 215 million impressions on their ads in the year studied, from March 12, 2025, through March 11, 2026. The report says that is nearly six times as many impressions as all previous years on record combined. The group also says Meta collected an estimated $14.3 million from these Medicare scam advertisers. According to CCDH, $12.4 million of that came during that same one-year period. In some cases, the report says users who clicked were asked for personal information or pushed toward changing Medicare plans. That can put seniors in a tough spot if they think they are checking eligibility for a legitimate benefit. Instead, they could end up sharing sensitive details or being steered toward a plan that may not fit their doctors, prescriptions or budget. According to CCDH, 73% of impressions from the top Medicare scammers came from people over age 65. The report estimates that seniors over 65 viewed these ads 185 million times on Meta's platforms. CCDH also estimates that users ages 55 to 64 accounted for about 50 million impressions. The most targeted states, according to the report, were Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. CCDH notes that these states have large Medicare-eligible populations. That targeting detail is important. Medicare scams work best when they reach people who are already eligible, close to being eligible or helping a family member make decisions. A younger person may scroll past a fake Medicare grocery card ad. A senior on a fixed income may stop and click. The examples in the CCDH report follow a pattern. They promise money or benefits that sound urgent and easy to claim. Some ads allegedly told seniors they could get $3,600 for groceries, rent or gas. Others suggested that Medicare recipients could qualify for a spending card, grocery card or monthly allowance. CCDH says some ads falsely presented themselves as connected to the government. Others implied that politicians had approved a new benefit. Some used fake AI-generated endorsements from politicians or celebrities. Others created pressure by claiming enrollment would close that night, funds were limited, or viewers had only hours left. Those tactics are familiar in many scams. The offer sounds helpful. The deadline feels urgent. The ad uses public figures or government-style language to build trust. That combination can be especially risky during Medicare enrollment seasons, when legitimate plan options and real deadlines are already confusing. Meta says scams are bad for users, advertisers and its own platforms. A Meta spokesperson provided CyberGuy with this statement in response to the CCDH report: "Scammers are determined criminals who use increasingly sophisticated tactics to defraud people and evade detection on our platforms and across the internet. We aggressively fight scams on and off our platforms because they're not good for us or the people and businesses that rely on our services. We removed over 159 million scam ads last year alone - 92% of which we took down before anyone reported them - launched new tools to protect people, and partnered with law enforcement around the globe to disrupt these criminals." Meta also points to recent anti-scam work and partnerships. The company says it continues to invest in new technology, including tools to combat securities investment scams and celeb-bait scams. Meta also says it now prohibits U.S. financial services ads from linking to messaging services and is expanding advertiser verification. In addition, Meta says the Department of Justice recently credited the company with assisting in the takedown of a criminal scam ring. MEDICARE DATA BREACH EXPOSES 100,000 AMERICANS' INFO CCDH's report focuses on what it says got through Meta's systems. Meta's response focuses on how much it removed and how aggressively scammers try to evade detection. In other words, CCDH is pointing to the ads that slipped through, while Meta is pointing to the scams it says it stopped. CCDH says Meta approved ads that appeared to violate its own policies. The group also says Meta sometimes removed one ad while allowing similar or identical content to keep running. In one example cited by CCDH, researchers found 86 ads with identical content. The report says Meta rejected 48 of them while allowing 38 to run. CCDH also says removed ads in its review accumulated 72 million impressions before Meta took them down. The group estimates those removed ads generated $3.7 million in revenue for Meta before removal. Meta, meanwhile, says it removed more than 159 million scam ads last year and took down 92% of them before anyone reported them. In a statement to CyberGuy, CCDH CEO and founder Imran Ahmed said the report shows Meta is giving scammers access to a powerful advertising system. "We finally have clear evidence that Meta is doing business with scammers preying on older Americans, providing them with a sophisticated advertising platform that helps them identify and access potential victims. This is a business model that puts revenue ahead of the wellbeing of American seniors. Many elderly people will suffer catastrophic economic harm, as well as enduring shame and potentially serious impacts on their physical and mental health," Ahmed said. "Section 230 was meant to protect companies that act responsibly. Instead, it's being used to shield companies like Meta who are actively profiting by hurting American seniors." Section 230 refers to a federal law that generally gives online platforms legal protection from being treated as the publisher of content posted by users or third parties. CCDH argues that platforms should not be able to rely on that protection when they sell, distribute or profit from allegedly deceptive ads. If you are on Medicare, close to Medicare age or helping a parent manage coverage, treat social media Medicare ads with serious caution. These scams can be hard to spot because they often mix real Medicare concepts with false promises. Some Medicare Advantage plans may offer extra benefits in specific situations. However, scammers can twist that idea into broad claims that everyone on Medicare can get thousands of dollars in grocery money or a card that pays for rent, gas and bills. That can lead someone to click, answer questions or call a number because they think, "Maybe I qualify." From there, the risk grows. A person may share personal information, get pushed toward switching plans or make a rushed decision because of a fake deadline. Medicare choices can affect doctors, prescriptions, coverage and out-of-pocket costs. That means you cannot assume an ad is safe just because it appears on a major platform like Meta. Before you click on a Medicare ad that promises extra benefits, pause and look for these warning signs. Be skeptical of ads that promise large grocery cards, rent help or monthly spending allowances for everyone on Medicare. Real benefits usually come with eligibility rules and plan-specific details. Scammers often say you must act today, before midnight or before funds run out. Real Medicare enrollment periods have official dates. A random social media ad should not pressure you into a fast decision. CCDH says some scam ads used fake AI-generated endorsements from politicians and celebrities. A familiar face in an ad does not prove the offer is legitimate. Be cautious when an ad uses official-sounding names, government-style language or phone numbers that claim to be Medicare help centers. Scammers often borrow those cues to seem trustworthy. NEW FACEBOOK SCAM STARTS WITH MESSAGES FROM A FRIEND A social media ad should not be the place where you hand over sensitive personal details. Treat any request for Medicare numbers, Social Security numbers or banking information as a major warning sign. Before changing Medicare coverage, contact Medicare directly, your plan provider or a trusted licensed advisor. Do not rely on a social media ad as your only source. Many seniors are embarrassed after clicking a scam ad. Make the conversation normal before anything happens. A quick warning from a family member can help someone pause before sharing information. If you accidentally click a suspicious Medicare ad, strong antivirus software can help block malicious links, warn you about dangerous websites and stop malware before it infects your device. It will not decide whether a Medicare offer is legitimate, so you still need to verify any benefit claim directly with Medicare or a trusted licensed advisor. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com If a Medicare ad looks suspicious, report it on the platform and avoid engaging with it. Save a screenshot, write down the page name or phone number. Then report the scam attempt to Medicare, the FTC and Meta. Take my quiz: How safe is your online security? Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, you’ll get a personalized breakdown of what you’re doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here: Cyberguy.com    Medicare is confusing on a good day. Add in ads promising grocery money or spending cards and it becomes even harder for you to know what is real. CCDH's report raises serious questions about how scam ads reached older Americans on Meta's platforms. Meta says it is fighting scams aggressively, removing millions of ads and building stronger protections. Still, the safest move for you is simple: slow down before clicking. If an ad promises easy money or pushes you to act fast, treat it as a warning sign until you verify it directly. Would you trust a Medicare ad on social media, or do platforms need to do far more before these ads reach seniors? 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/6a0db52ba200899a00ed2240 Paige Spiranac continues her generational golf content influencing run in 2026, Mike Alstott is ripped & MEAT! te 2026-05-20T13:20:43.024Z Paige Spiranac continues her generational golf content influencing run in 2026, Mike Alstott is ripped & MEAT! Welcome in for Wednesday Screencaps where we observe Paige Spiranac keeping her word and going on a generational content run in 2026 after promising she would get back to her roots. She has done just that. There was the content on Mother's Day that absolutely mesmerized men, and women, around the world. For the Paigeviews fans out there, you know that she had a very quiet 2025 on IG. It's hard to make money on IG. That's not a secret. So, like the entrepreneur she is, Paige dabbled in a few alternative sites. It's unclear if those ventures were a success. What's crystal clear is that Paige IS BACK on the mainstream sites. She's now dumped out eight pieces of content on IG this year and at least 5X that amount on Twitter. In 2022, at 29 years old, Paigeviews was having second thoughts about her golf influencing career. She talked about pivoting her content to strictly fitness content and healthy eating. That didn't last long. Now here we are four years later with Paige in her early-to-mid-30s and she's still on top of the game. She deserves massive credit for keeping the Internet's attention for this long. She's truly an Internet hall of famer. PAIGE SPIRANAC AND HER MOM STUN THE INTERNET, LANE KIFFIN'S INCREDIBLE SHOT AT OLE MISS & THE NFL DID IT AGAIN • Moving along...I need a baseball analytics nerd to tell me why I'm wrong here. Ke'Bryan Hayes is one of the worst hitters in MLB history and the Reds let him swing away in this situation. Why wasn't he bunting? I need one of you nerds to run the numbers for me to tell me I'm crazy. • While I'm thinking about baseball, let's discuss this nonsense from the SEC Tournament. If this is your son, do you say anything or do you just sit back and mind your own business and let him figure out life? • More from the SEC Tournament...did you see some of the pitches that hitters were challenging on Tuesday? Let's just say ABS in college has some of these guys thinking they know the zone when they really, really don't know the zone. – Rick in Cumming, GA asks: Hi Joe…..what do you think?  Maybe, just maybe could the Wendy’s backsliding you have been on top of for a while reverse course if they simply follow this basic Pizza Hut Strategy being reported on this week?  It would be great if all these eateries - Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, Cracker Barrel, etc. would just simply give the folks what we want (consistent, tasty hot food, good service, comfy surroundings, etc.)  instead of some of the modern/sterile stuff that seems to be going on today.  Look forward to hearing you take on all this.   Kinsey: I have made my position known on this going back quite a few years. I have called on Wendy's to create positive buzz for the brand by opening at least ONE Superbar. Just ONE. I have no idea if Wendy's has a marketing department, but this is the easiest win in the history of marketing. Price the Superbar experience at $14.99. You'll have every gas worker, plumber, electrician and roofer from an 80-mile radius piling in. You'll have office workers looking for a fresh salad. I beat my head against the wall trying to figure out what is stopping Wendy's. It just doesn't make sense. – Chris B. in North Carolina says he did: Hi, Joe — Greetings from the Florida Alps of North Carolina!We got married after we were already established, and we pretty much already owned one of everything. To give her very traditional family something to talk about, we went down to Sears (yes, we’re old) and registered. All we asked for was a shotgun and a baby stroller. – Sonya wants answers: Who in the hell thought it was a good idea to air 5 races on Amazon  Prime??? Nascar ratings are sadly declining and they think this is going to help?? At this stage in people's lives not everyone can afford AP!!  I have been a  fan for over thirty years but this little stunt has me switching to NHRA!!!  Kinsey: For those of you who might not be paying attention, this weekend's Coca-Cola 600 will be on Amazon Prime. The Fox races are over. Like football in the fall, you will have to find your Amazon app and hope that you're signed in or you'll be fighting with the authentication process. Good luck. Meanwhile, Fox will broadcast the Indy 500. ############################# That is is this morning. Tomorrow is a big day for me. It's my first official day off this year where it won't be spent on vacation. I had five full official days off back at the end of March where the Screencaps family went to Florida. That's been it for the year. Tomorrow is a decompress day. Tomorrow is a golf and don't look at social media day. I cannot wait. I'll be back for Friday Screencaps before another decompress half-day and then back for Saturday Screencaps and a partial decompress day. Let's finish strong. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0db364a200899a00ed21f9 Judge weighs whether Arizona Treasurer Yee must release more ESA spending records in 12News lawsuit te 2026-05-20T13:13:08.747Z Judge weighs whether Arizona Treasurer Yee must release more ESA spending records in 12News lawsuit The court hearing focused on whether downloading ESA transaction data creates a “new record” exempt from Arizona's Public Records Law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0db337a200899a00ed21ca FIRST ON FOX: Behind the scenes of Arlington’s Memorial Day tribute for America’s 250th birthday te 2026-05-20T13:12:23.508Z FIRST ON FOX: Behind the scenes of Arlington’s Memorial Day tribute for America’s 250th birthday FIRST ON FOX: In observance of Memorial Day, country stars, veterans and lawmakers will host a candlelight ceremony to mark America’s 250th birthday at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia Monday. "Memorial Day is a sacred reminder that freedom is never free. We honor the brave men and women who gave their lives defending America and its founding principles that we hold dear," said the event's master of ceremonies, Veteran Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, to Fox News Digital. "Their sacrifice is the foundation of American freedom, and we thank God for their courage."  Organizers shared event details and rendering with Fox News Digital for a national celebration honoring America’s heroes during a pivotal year bringing together country music stars and officials. "Set against the sacred grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, the evening will serve as a powerful national tribute to America’s fallen heroes through storytelling, music, remembrance, and reflection," said Freedom250, the nonpartisan group helping coordinate the broader America250 effort, said in a press release. TRUMP LAUNCHES MASSIVE ‘FREEDOM 250’ PUSH TO IGNITE AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Grammy Award-winning country music artist Gretchen Wilson will take the stage to perform. "I am overwhelmed to have been asked to honor the fallen heroes and their families this Memorial Day. What a sacred place, I pray I do it justice," said Wilson. A newly released rendering shared first with Fox News Digital showed an aerial view of the amphitheater where the event will take place. COUNTRY SINGER CRAIG MORGAN SAYS HE’S NOT DONE SERVING AFTER ARMY RESERVE PROMOTION AT 61 The program will honor Medal of Honor recipient, West Point graduate and Vietnam prisoner of war Capt. Humbert "Rocky" Versace, highlighting his faith, leadership and resilience during his time in captivity. The evening will also honor Capt. Daniel W. Eggers, a U.S. Army Special Forces officer, Green Beret and Citadel graduate who was killed in Afghanistan while serving alongside Afghan commandos in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, Fox News Digital learned.  Eggers was remembered for his humility, courage and unwavering commitment to his fellow soldiers, said Freedom250 in a press release. MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT REMEMBERS SERGEANT MAJOR KILLED IN IRAQ: 'WE WERE GOING TO AVENGE THAT MAN' Veteran and national security leader Jason Beardsley, Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. Patrick Henry Brady, noted historian Dr. Mark Moyar and members of the Eggers family are expected to share personal reflections on military service, sacrifice and the lasting human cost of freedom during the evening’s tribute. "Memorial Day is about more than remembrance," said Jason Beardsley, a veteran of the United States Navy and Army Special Operations Forces, said in the press release. "It is about preserving the legacy of those who gave everything for this country and ensuring future generations understand the true cost of freedom." There will also be a wreath-laying and National Memorial Day Observance both streamed live. The wreath laying pre-program will additionally have a performance by veteran and country singer Craig Morgan. The candlelight tribute will begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday and conclude at 10:00 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0db323a200899a00ed21c1 Brutal fantasy football punishment sends lone astronaut to Kauffman Stadium nosebleeds for Royals game te 2026-05-20T13:12:03.677Z Brutal fantasy football punishment sends lone astronaut to Kauffman Stadium nosebleeds for Royals game Don’t look now, but the Boston Red Sox have won two games in a row. That’s right. Two games in a row!  Stop the presses. Alert the media. Send smoke from the Vatican. The Red Sox are one win away from something called a "winning streak," which I’m not sure they’ve been on yet this season.  And while that’s all well and good, I’m not here to talk about that. Instead, I’d like to dive into what took place during Tuesday night’s Red Sox-Royals game in Kansas City. It had nothing to do with what happened on the field.  Quite the opposite, in fact. It took place as far away from the actual field itself, way up in the nosebleeds of beautiful Kauffman Stadium. Here’s your yearly PSA to draft well this August: Amazing. Frankly, it’s really not the worst fantasy football punishment in the world.  "You came in last this year, now you have to go watch a Royals game by yourself and dress like an astronaut." BLUE JAYS' CHRIS BASSITT SERVES FANTASY FOOTBALL PUNISHMENT DURING SPRING TRAINING GAME I’ve seen way worse. Waaaaaaaaaaaay worse. The only downside here is this guy doesn’t appear to be allowed to drink during the game, which is great for his bank account, but terrible for everything else.  I’ve personally never finished last in a fantasy league, although I’ve come close a time or two. It came down to the final week two years ago, and I just barely pulled it off for a solid 11th-place finish that season.  The loser had to run five miles around a track, and every time he’d finish a lap he’d have to shotgun a beer. It looked just miserable. I’ve been deathly terrified of coming in last ever since. DREADFUL RED SOX OFFICIALLY HIT ROCK BOTTOM AS FANS SPOT DISGRACEFUL ITEM BEING SOLD IN TEAM STORE I believe the last-place punishment this year was to have the guy show up to a random high school and take an SAT.  Again, not the most brutal punishment in the world, but it does waste a whole Saturday for no reason. Speaking as someone who bombed both the ACT and SAT, this one also sounds pretty awful.  Which is why I say this guy getting to go to a Royals-Red Sox game is actually a pretty sweet deal for coming in last. Frankly, the biggest punishment here is that it’s a Royals-Red Sox game.  The Red Sox stink and have already fired their entire coaching staff, while the Royals are somehow worse. Do you know how bad you have to be worse than the 2026 Boston Red Sox this season? Historically bad. So, perhaps this is the actual punishment. Not going to the game itself, but just going to this one.  I’d rather run five miles and shotgun a dozen Miller Lites along the way. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0db30fa200899a00ed21b8 Cargo theft hits everything from LEGO to tequila. We need the Senate to help stop it te 2026-05-20T13:11:43.997Z Cargo theft hits everything from LEGO to tequila. We need the Senate to help stop it At first glance, it looked like a mirage in the California desert: two trailers carrying $1 million worth of LEGO sets abandoned in the Mojave. But the scene was real. After a chase through the desert, police caught up to the three thieves who hijacked the trucks carrying the expensive and easy-to-resell colorful bricks en route from Texas to California, hoping to make a quick buck off the black-market gold. It was also a vivid illustration of a growing national problem most Americans rarely see, even as they increasingly pay for it. For the men and women who keep the nation’s supply chains moving, cargo theft has become an ever-present threat. Every time a truck driver pulls onto the highway, there is the possibility that the freight inside the trailer could vanish before it reaches its destination. According to Verisk CargoNet, Memorial Day has historically been a magnet for cargo thieves, as loaded trailers sit unattended and warehouse staffing levels drop. The trucking industry loses $18 million every day due to cargo theft. But this is not simply an industry problem. It is an invisible tax on consumers. When $400,000 of Costco lobster, $1 million of Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s branded tequila, or $4 million of skincare products go missing, insurance premiums rise for trucking companies and retailers, security costs increase and those expenses eventually appear in the prices Americans pay at stores and online checkouts. GUY FIERI’S MISSING TEQUILA MYSTERY: WILD NEW DETAILS EMERGE AFTER MILLION-DOLLAR HEIST For consumers, the impact goes beyond a few cents at the register. Stolen goods delay deliveries and force retailers to raise prices to hedge against future losses. Products can become harder to find, especially during peak demand periods. At a moment when many households are already strained by persistent inflation and rising gas prices, organized cargo theft is one more pressure pushing everyday costs higher. That’s where Congress must step in. DEMOCRAT ACCUSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OF DIVERTING 'CRITICAL RESOURCES' FROM FIGHTING ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT On May 12, the House passed the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, known as CORCA, designed to strengthen the federal response to organized theft networks. The Senate must follow suit. Cargo theft rarely stops at state lines, but law enforcement authority often does. Local investigators are left untangling crimes that span multiple jurisdictions while criminal networks exploit the gaps. Three-quarters of stolen freight is never found, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. Just one in 10 cargo thefts lead to an arrest. The LEGO heist was a rare exception — and an even rarer case where arrests followed. The issue is not lack of effort from law enforcement. It is that the crime has evolved faster than the tools to stop it. CRIME RINGS, HACKERS JOIN FORCES TO HIJACK TRUCKS NATIONWIDE, FUELING MAJOR HOLIDAY SHIPPING SECURITY FEARS CORCA would change that. It would improve intelligence-sharing across agencies, strengthen efforts to identify and pursue theft networks, and help seize stolen profits. It would also create a federal coordination center within the Department of Homeland Security. Law enforcement could finally respond without one hand tied behind its back. They need these tools, because tracking the culprits and flow of money behind these tech-savvy heists can be next to impossible. Well-funded transnational criminal groups use fraudulent identities, manipulated dispatch systems and digital deception to impersonate trucking companies and redirect entire truckloads of goods without ever laying a finger on a truck. By the time companies realize a shipment is missing, the cargo may already have been delivered to a fictitious warehouse, crossed several state lines — or international borders — and been resold. The FBI recently issued an announcement warning of the ever-evolving digital tactics thieves employ. All told, cargo theft is a low-risk, high-reward crime. By making CORCA law, we can flip that calculus. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Perhaps most notable is the broad coalition behind the legislation. Trucking companies, retailers, railroads, and law enforcement groups support the bill, along with bipartisan majorities in the House. Why? Because they know we all pay if these criminal syndicates continue to run rampant. The Senate now has a choice: pass CORCA and bring it to President Donald Trump’s desk or allow organized cargo theft to grow into an even more entrenched and costly threat — with American consumers paying the price. The House has done its job. Now it’s time for the Senate to do theirs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0db2e8a200899a00ed21a6 He Was Jailed Over a Charlie Kirk Post. The Sheriff Now Owes Him $835,000. te 2026-05-20T13:11:04.214Z He Was Jailed Over a Charlie Kirk Post. The Sheriff Now Owes Him $835,000. Larry Bushart sued a Tennessee sheriff who claimed he wanted to incite hysteria with a post after Mr. Kirk’s killing and jailed him for 37 days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0db2d2a200899a00ed218b Quartermaster is building a maritime hive mind te 2026-05-20T13:10:42.768Z Quartermaster is building a maritime hive mind The Arlington, Virginia-based startup has raised $42 million to equip ships with sensors that blow the current AIS tech out of the water. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0db2bea200899a00ed2182 Figma adds an AI assistant to its collaborative canvas te 2026-05-20T13:10:22.409Z Figma adds an AI assistant to its collaborative canvas Figma's new AI assistant will be first available on Figma Design Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0da71aa200899a00ed1f81 Mamdani won't attend Israel Day Parade, breaking decades-long mayoral tradition amid antisemitism surge te 2026-05-20T12:20:42.616Z Mamdani won't attend Israel Day Parade, breaking decades-long mayoral tradition amid antisemitism surge Democratic-Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City is being slammed by Jewish groups for his decision to miss the city’s historic Israel Day Parade. His decision comes as the Big Apple wrestles with record levels of antisemitism. Home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, Jewish New Yorkers have long viewed the annual parade as one of the city’s clearest public displays of solidarity with both the Jewish state and the community. On Tuesday, two of the city’s most prominent Jewish organizations declined an invitation to a Jewish heritage event held at Gracie Mansion in response to Mamdani’s latest snub. "Since the very first Israel Parade in 1964, every single sitting Mayor of New York City has joined in the festive celebrations. New York has historically been proud of its deep relationship with Israel. Not joining the parade is an affront to the history of New York City," Moshe Davis, former Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism under Mayor Adams, told Fox News Digital. NYC ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS NEARLY TRIPLE DESPITE OTHER CRIMES REACHING RECORD LOWS Earlier this month Mamdani officially confirmed that he would not attend the event, despite soaring antisemitism in New York City and weeks of anti-Israel demonstrations outside synagogues and Jewish communal institutions across the city. Parade, organizers say the event on May 31st is expected to draw record turnout in response to Mamdani’s snub. While the mayor had previously indicated during an Oct. 2025 interview with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that he would likely not attend as a matter of political principle, his renewed public confirmation has led to growing criticism. Fox News Digital reached out to Mayor Mamdani’s office regarding the criticism from Jewish leaders over not attending the parade and were referred by his spokesman to a statement he had given to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. ERIC ADAMS WARNS NYC 'NOT FINE' AFTER MAMDANI'S WIN, SAYS IF HE WAS JEWISH HE'D BE WORRIED FOR HIS CHILDREN "I look forward to joining and hosting many community events celebrating Jewish life in New York and the rich Jewish history and culture of our city. While I will not be attending the Israel Day Parade, my lack of attendance should not be mistaken for a refusal to provide security or the necessary permits for its safety. I’ve been very clear: I believe in equal rights for all people everywhere. That principle guides me consistently." Community leaders say the decision breaks with decades of bipartisan tradition in a city where participation in the parade has long been viewed as both symbolic and expected. Despite the mayor declining the invitation, New York Governor Kathy Hochul spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that she will participate in the parade. Organizers say this year’s event is expected to feature more marching groups than ever before, driven not only by support for Israel but also by concern over rising antisemitism. One person associated with the parade told Fox News Digital the event is expected to be "safer at the parade than in your own home," citing extensive security coordination surrounding this year’s march. Still, much of the conversation surrounding the parade has centered on Mamdani’s absence. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER During his mayoral campaign, Mamdani suggested he would likely "miss a lot" of New York City’s traditional parades due to his political views, while evaluating appearances "case-by-case." Critics argue the Israel Day Parade is not simply another political event, but a longstanding civic tradition closely tied to New York City’s Jewish identity and history. "The Israel Day Parade is a testament to one of New York City's most important relationships. From healthcare to technology to innovation, Israel and New York City are partners in building a better future. I want every New Yorker to join the Parade on Fifth Avenue because celebrating this bond isn't just for the Jewish community, it's for our entire city," former Mayor of New York City Eric Adams told Fox News Digital. The controversy surrounding Mamdani has also widened beyond the parade itself, with the UJA Federation of New York and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York declining to attend his first Jewish Heritage event for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Shavuot at Gracie Mansion, stating they would not participate in an event hosted by a mayor who "denies the core pillar of our heritage, the State of Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people." At the event, Mamdani acknowledged the scale of antisemitism facing the city’s Jewish population, stating, "Jewish New Yorkers, accounting for just nearly 12% of our city’s population, are also the targets of more than 50% of all hate crimes." He also announced a proposed $26 million annual investment toward expanding hate crime prevention efforts under the city’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes. Details of the proposal were not clear at how he would tackle antisemitism at time of publication. Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, Trump's special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, told Fox News Digital when asked about Mamdani's position that, "It is important we recognize the need for leaders to uphold their responsibility to protect religious freedom and refrain from making incendiary comments that contribute to the rise of antisemitism. Leaders who fail to do so bear responsibility for the increase in antisemitic activity." This year’s parade is also expected to feature expanded interfaith participation. In a first for the event’s 61-year history, some Muslim groups are slated to march alongside Jewish organizations, in addition to expanded participation from Asian American groups and others. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0da4fea200899a00ed1f0c Vanderbilt pitcher screams at batter like a maniac, gets hit with instant karma one pitch later te 2026-05-20T12:11:42.989Z Vanderbilt pitcher screams at batter like a maniac, gets hit with instant karma one pitch later It’s that time of year, boys and girls. We’re on the doorstep of the College World Series, otherwise known as the most underrated tournament of the year.  We always hype up March Madness, and for good reason. Obviously, that’s the GOAT. I get it. I watch it. I enjoy it.  But I’ve long said that college baseball deserves some more shine. ESPN owns all the rights, and completely buries it for 11 months out of the year until June rolls around. It’s disgusting. It’s a disservice to the fans, to the players, and to the schools.  I’m not here to rag on ESPN, though, although I’d very much like to continue. Nope. Instead, I’d like to head on out to the SEC Tournament, where Vanderbilt pitcher Connor Fennell got the biggest dose of karma in the history of sports during Tuesday’s opener against Kentucky. LSU TIGERS SWEEP COASTAL CAROLINA TO WIN NCAA MEN'S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES I realize that may sound hyperbolic, but … yeah, I’m not exaggerating.  Take a look: My God. Amazing. This Connor Fennell is cooked. He may never recover from that. It’s one of the most embarrassing things I’ve ever seen on a pitching mound, and I once played for the worst D-III college baseball team in the country.  Yelling, "You’re f----ing mine, let’s go!" after throwing an 89 MPH fastball is truly barbaric behavior. Do you need how slow 89 is in 2026? It was slow when I last played a DECADE ago. BREWERS' FLAMETHROWER JACOB MISIOROWSKI LIGHTS UP RECORD BOOKS WITH TRIPLE-DIGIT SPEEDS IN GEM VS YANKEES  If you’re not hitting triple-digits every other pitch nowadays, you’re considered slow. That’s how out of control the arms have gotten in today’s game.  And this guy is pumping … 89? And YELLING about it? Goodness gracious. The next pitch was obviously going to get sent to the moon, and it was. The Baseball Gods are fickle. They are unforgiving. They don’t miss a thing.  Oh, you think you’re gonna sneak one by just because you’re playing an SEC tournament opener against Kentucky in the middle of a work day? Think again, pal. The Gods were locked in on this one, and they made sure Connor Fennell was properly dealt with. LSU ACE PITCHER KADE ANDERSON CELEBRATES COLLEGE WORLD SERIES WIN AS MLB DRAFT APPROACHES Fennell, by the way, is 4-2 this season with a 4.96 ERA. Again, I’m all for being cocky on the mound. I like my pitcher having some swag. Be confident. Be bold. I get it.  But when your ERA is hovering around five and you’re topping out at 89? Eh. Maybe don’t declare that the batter is yours after one check swing. Just a thought. Anyway, all’s well that ends well for Fennell and Vandy, which scored seven unanswered runs and advanced to a date with Florida in the next round.  June Madness is almost here! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0da4eba200899a00ed1f03 UK police apologize to 'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan for arrest over trans social media posts te 2026-05-20T12:11:23.465Z UK police apologize to 'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan for arrest over trans social media posts The Metropolitan Police has issued an apology to an Irish comedy writer who was arrested over his social media posts criticizing transgender issues, according to a new report. Graham Linehan, creator of "Father Ted," was detained by five armed officers at Heathrow Airport in September 2025 on suspicion of inciting violence. The Telegraph reported that Lynsay Watson, a transgender former police officer, reported Linehan for a hate crime stemming from three social media posts Linehan had posted criticizing transgender activists. Prosecutors later dropped the case. Linehan announced in October he intended to sue the force for wrongful arrest. After a five-month investigation, the Met Police has now apologized for how his case was handled and vowed to learn from the experience. IRISH TV COMEDY WRITER SAYS UK 'NO LONGER FREE COUNTRY' AFTER ARREST OVER SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS "I apologize to Mr Linehan for the shortcomings in this investigation," Met Police Inspector Matt Hume said, according to a police report obtained by The Telegraph. "The Met Police remains committed to lawful, proportionate policing and to learning from failings when they arise." "I accept that the service provided was not acceptable and recognize the distress and impact this matter has caused Mr. Linehan," he added. Linehan has long been a vocal critic of gender ideology. One of the social media posts which triggered the arrest read, "If a trans-identified male is in a female-only space, he is committing a violent, abusive act. Make a scene, call the cops and if all else fails, punch him in the balls." JONATHAN TURLEY: THE NEW BLASPHEMY? DARING TO LAUGH AT THE WRONG PEOPLE His arrest sparked international outrage over the UK's free speech policies. "What the f--- has the U.K. become? This is totalitarianism. Utterly deplorable," "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling wrote at the time. Last October, the Met announced it would no longer investigate "non-crime hate incidents" as a result of the high-profile case. BILL MAHER URGES AMERICANS TO UNCONDITIONALLY SUPPORT FREE SPEECH, AVOID BECOMING LIKE BRITAIN None of the police officers involved in Linehan's arrest will face discipline, according to The Telegraph, but Scotland Yard said it would work to change the way it "handles future hate-crime allegations involving high-profile people." Hume's report allegedly concluded that Linehan's arrest was lawful, but the investigation was "flawed" because officers had wrongly focused on the transgender criticism in his posts, "rather than the alleged incitement to violence," according to The Telegraph. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I therefore accept that, at times, both the investigation and arrest phases lacked the diligence one would expect from the MPS," Hume wrote. The Free Speech Union (FSU), which supported Linehan's legal case, said it welcomed the police apology, calling Linehan's arrest and detention "an unacceptable interference in his right to free speech." "We look forward to working with the Met Police and other police services to ensure their response to complaints about social media posts in future has due regard to freedom of expression," the group said in a statement to The Telegraph. In a post to X, Linehan appeared to mock the police apology. "This, from the 'apology' I received from the police, doesn't sound like an apology," he said before quoting the report. Linehan and the Met did not immediately return Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0da4d8a200899a00ed1efa Woman stunned to unearth 3-carat diamond at state park after heartbreaking year te 2026-05-20T12:11:04.012Z Woman stunned to unearth 3-carat diamond at state park after heartbreaking year A grieving woman unearthed an unusually large diamond at a state park just days after burying her father — and months after losing her son. Keshia Smith, a resident of Pennsylvania, found the 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County last month. Officials described the "gorgeous" gem as having "a flat, smooth appearance" and measuring about the size of a bead. OKLAHOMA FAMILY UNCOVERS 'REALLY NEAT' DIAMOND AT STATE PARK, THANKS TO DOLLAR-STORE TOOLS "It is colorless, with a few unique inclusions around the edges," a May press release from Arkansas State Parks noted. Park officials said that Smith planned her April vacation to the park over a year ago. After losing her son in October and burying her father just days before the trip, Smith hoped the outing would bring "some much-needed comfort." "She made the road trip with her boyfriend Joey and brother Kirim, and arrived at the park on Tuesday, April 21," officials said. MAN STUMBLES ONTO RARE DIAMOND TREASURE DURING ARKANSAS PARK TRIP WITH FAMILY: 'KNEW IT WAS DIFFERENT' She spent her first day scouring the park and meeting other visitors before heading to the south end of the search area the next morning. After receiving tips from other visitors, Smith began digging — and soon "saw the colors of the soil change from brown to black." "After a couple more scoops, she spotted something shiny in her shovel," Arkansas State Parks said. Skeptical at first, Smith placed the stone in her bag. She continued digging before later bringing it to the park's wash pavilion to sift through her finds. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER As she showed the crystal to other visitors, one person urged her to have it examined. According to the release, Smith "was overcome with joy and started crying, laughing and hugging everyone around her." She compared the diamond's shape to a heart, which she said was "the first thing I saw when I found it." Smith told officials she's been "feeling a lot of pressure" in recent months. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "In October I lost my son, and we just buried my dad a week ago ... I really needed this," she said, as the released indicated. "I really prayed for this, and I just can’t believe it actually happened!" Over the past decade, just 15 diamonds weighing 3 carats or more have been discovered at the park, said Caleb Howell, park superintendent Caleb Howell. Howell told Fox News Digital that park officials do not appraise found diamonds, as staff are not trained gemologists. "Most gemologists would not know how to appraise our diamonds because they are natural stones and have not been 'cut,'" said Howell. "However, I like to think our diamonds are even more special because diamonds from a jewelry store have been handled by several humans before they ended up in that counter space." "Our diamonds are like snowflakes," he added. "Of all the ones I have seen, they are unique in clarity, color and carat." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Howell said the digging experience gives each diamond added sentimental value. "Think about it — this place is very, very special," he said. "While diamonds are rare and most visitors do not find a diamond, all visitors can leave here with the memories of having the opportunity to search for these special gemstones," he said.  "I recommend that you come to enjoy the adventure and opportunity, but maybe you too might be the lucky one that leaves with a diamond." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0da4c4a200899a00ed1ecd Newsom’s ‘break the glass’ warning fuels Hilton accusation Democrats are exploiting jungle primary fears te 2026-05-20T12:10:44.286Z Newsom’s ‘break the glass’ warning fuels Hilton accusation Democrats are exploiting jungle primary fears California Republican gubernatorial frontrunner Steve Hilton blasted Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom for "fear mongering" after the governor suggested he had a contingency plan if Democrats appeared at risk of being shut out of the general election. California’s primary election is just two weeks away, and under the state’s jungle primary system — where the top two vote-getters advance regardless of party — both Democrats and Republicans fear they won’t be represented in the general election. Newsom expressed his concern about a Republican shutdown last Thursday during a news conference, explaining that he has a "break the glass scenario" to ensure Democrats aren't "locked out." "There’s many people that have a deep understanding of what it would look like if Democrats were locked out, and we’re going to do everything to make sure that doesn’t happen," Newsom said. "I’ll leave it there." JOY REID BLASTS CA DEMS FOR LETTING GOP CONTENDERS TAKE LEAD IN GOVERNOR’S RACE Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's office for further comment. Hilton claimed that Newsom's comments were a tactic to split Republican voters between himself and Republican candidate Chad Bianco. "He's not trying to stop a 'top two Republican' outcome because that is not possible and never was," Hilton said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Chad Bianco is far behind in the polls and fundraising, and has no chance of being in the top two." GOP CANDIDATE BIANCO'S TWO-WORD JAB AT KATIE PORTER DRAWS GASPS FROM CALIFORNIA DEBATE AUDIENCE RealClearPolitics’ polling averages show Hilton leading the pack of candidates, with Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra in a close second. Meanwhile, Bianco trails in fourth place. Hilton argued it would be Newsom’s "ideal scenario" to have two Democrats facing off, saying it would deflect attention from Newsom’s "appalling record" as he eyes a 2028 presidential run. "Newsom and the Democrats are fearmongering over a R vs R matchup in the general election precisely to encourage Republicans to split their votes, thus guaranteeing an all-Democrat top two," Hilton said in a statement for Fox News Digital. In a video posted to X on Tuesday, Hilton called on his Republican opponent Bianco to drop out of the race, in an effort to ensure a Republican is on the ballot. Political strategists have said there is a valid fear among both Democrats and Republicans that their party could be shut out of the general election due to the jungle primary system, which went into effect after voters approved it in a statewide referendum in 2010. "This is really the first gubernatorial election where there's no obvious winner, so that's why it's such a tense thing," Richard Winger, owner of Ballot Access News, told Fox News Digital. Winger and former Democratic state Sen. Dario Frommer pointed to other races where the seat was open and two candidates of the same party were running against each other in the general election. "The Republicans were shut out in the California U.S. Senate primary in 2018 when the top two vote getters were Kamala Harris and Rep. Linda Sanchez, and there have been other races where either Republicans or Democrats were shut out of the general election because of the top two," Frommer, who is now a legislative strategist, told Fox News Digital. "I think early on there was genuine, genuine concern of the Democratic party, because there were so many Democratic candidates that Hilton and Bianco were going to be the top two vote getters," Frommer told Fox News Digital. "Now that's changed a bit." Frommer said that, based on current polling, the top two vote-getters appear likely to be Hilton, Becerra, and Democratic candidate Tom Steyer. But at the same time Frommer said Democrats aren't in the clear either. "Usually, there's a lot more people overall voting by this point, and they're not, and so I think that concern is real for Democrats, that people wait too long to fill out their ballots, and there's only two Republican candidates," Frommer told Fox News Digital. The fear of either party being shut out of the general election this fall has prompted Democratic strategist Steven Maviglio to organize a ballot initiative campaign to eliminate the jungle primary system, a measure that could appear on the 2028 ballot. "I think if two Republicans make the ballot, or if two Democrats make the ballot, then voter outrage will be high, and that will only focus on just what a failed experiment this is," Maviglio said of the jungle primary system. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0da012a200899a00ed1c83 Friday night problems: Alabama high school football coach banned for season after recruiting violation te 2026-05-20T11:50:42.667Z Friday night problems: Alabama high school football coach banned for season after recruiting violation The State of Alabama is the latest to crack down on recruiting within high school football, with Mary G. Montgomery head coach Zach Golson being suspended for the upcming season. You might be wondering what type of recruiting violations would end up getting a coach escorted out of the school after being placed on administrative leave when accusations started flying. Well, in my neck of the woods of Semmes, Alabama, keeping a secret or not running to social media to blast the latest gossip is essentially a rite of passage. Located just outside of Mobile, which is home to Hank Aaron, Ozzie Smith, Jake Peavy, JaMarcus Russell, Tee Martin, Satchel Paige and plenty of other legends, Mary G. Montgomery has made plenty of noise over the past four years under coach Zach Golson. Brendan Sorsby admits to gambling on his own team, sues NCAA in Lubbock court for injunction During his time as the head coach, Golson had accumulated a 37-10 record at the Division 7A level of Alabama high school football, which also put a target on his back from opposing coaches in the area and state. Honestly, during my time at Davidson High School, MGM was one of those games that you knew would be an easy night on the field, though I'm not going to act as if I played. You could catch me on the soccer field, and even then I wasn’t getting on the pitch until we had secured at least a three-score lead. OK, back to the reason why Mary G. Montgomery will not have its head coach for the upcoming season. While back home last month for a visit with family, along with making a trek down I-10 towards a college not to be named (future story), the MGM Vikings were brought up numerous times as the latest scuttlebutt of weird improprieties in high school recruiting. According to a few people who couldn’t resist the opportunity to spread some gossip about things I had missed, MGM head coach Zach Golson allegedly held an event for eighth-grade students who were intending to play for the high school next season. FOX10 News in Mobile, Alabama, reported that a principal from an opposing school turned in the MGM football program. The problem is that the location of MGM also coincides with schools like Blount High, Baker and even Vigor, which leads to some interesting recruiting tactics being used if you are not within a certain zoning area. If you are in the Blount housing zone, that's the school in which you are to attend. Brendan Sorsby’s lawsuit against NCAA could set a dangerous precedent in college sports moving forward So, if a coach were to maybe maneuver a few things to get a player into his district, and I'm not implying Zach Golson did this, you can see how opposing coaches would be upset. Just think of that scene from the show "Friday Night Lights" when "Buddy" put in a fake mailbox so he could allow some talented players to use the 'house' as their home address so they could play for the Dillon Panthers. If you remember, this was the reason why Luke Cafferty had to play for East Dillon, which turned out to be a blessing for coach Eric Taylor. In the case of head coach Zach Golson, the signing day ceremony that included youngsters who were not in his district, which were plastered across social media, has ended up costing him a year of coaching. Turns out, this would be all the evidence opposing schools needed to turn in Golson, which led to him being placed on administrative leave, along with being told to exit school grounds. He was then suspended for the entire 2026-2027 season. I know what you're probably thinking, and yes this seems a bit excessive. But, high school football is obviously pretty competitive to say the least. In the aftermath of the school finding out that evidence existed of this alleged poorly executed ceremony, with the Alabama High School Athletic Association having already been tipped-off about the event, Mary G. Montgomery officials confessed to the recruiting violations. Not only was the school placed on probation for next season, but they will not be allowed to participate in the postseason, thanks to a ridiculous ceremony for eighth-grade students. And, if an opposing team were to lose to MGM, the game will not count towards their overall record in Division 6A, Region 1 standings. For the students who participated in the ceremony and were not in MGM's district, they will have to play for the school located within their housing zone. So, because of the actions of its now suspended head coach, who is known for being a great guy, MGM players are essentially playing a seasons worth of exhibitions games. This is the worst part of it all. What an absolute sham for those players caught up in this nonsense. But, that's recruiting during an era where we also have what is essentially a transfer portal for high school athletes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d9de2a200899a00ed1c1f Knicks storm back to shock Cavs in Game 1 as James Harden's defensive play comes under scrutiny te 2026-05-20T11:41:22.128Z Knicks storm back to shock Cavs in Game 1 as James Harden's defensive play comes under scrutiny James Harden’s defensive liabilities came into focus in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 1 collapse against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. The Cavaliers led by as many as 22 points before Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a storming comeback victory, 115-104. Brunson had 38 points, including crucial buckets in the fourth quarter while Harden was guarding him.  Harden put the Cavaliers ahead with a few seconds to play, while Brunson answered back to tie the game. Cleveland’s Sam Merrill had an opportunity to give Cleveland the game-winning basket at the end of the fourth quarter, but his shot rolled around the rim and out. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! New York, then, outscored Cleveland, 14-3 in overtime to put the finishing touches on an incredible comeback. Harden had 15 points, four rebounds and three assists, but was marked with six turnovers and was minus-6 on the floor. NBA fans targeted Harden for failing to do enough on defense when it mattered the most – a critique that has haunted him his entire career. Knicks head coach Mike Brown pointed out after the game that the plan was to attack Harden. "There is no secret: We were attacking Harden," Brown said. "Sometimes you’ve got to do what the game dictates, and they were trying to do the same thing with Jalen, so we said, ‘OK, we feel like we can play that game.’ We try not to play that game much, but we feel like we have a guy that we can play that game with in Jalen." Harden credited Brunson with making tough plays down the stretch. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "He made some tough ones, but we obviously all know he’s a great 1-on-1 player," Harden said. "Anybody on an island, it’s going to be difficult, so we’ve got to do a better job of making sure he sees bodies. On the other hand, they do a good job at supporting him and helping him when he’s on an island. He made some tough ones, but we’ve got to do a better job as a team." Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson claimed the team made adjustments, but nothing worked. "We started sending two at him, getting the ball out of his hands, full rotating," Atkinson said. "James was good most of the game. Listen, we weren’t great defensively in the fourth quarter." He said he never considered taking Harden off the floor defensively. "Listen, he’s been one of our best defenders and a big player in the playoffs," Atkinson said. "I trust him. He’s smart, great hands." Game 2 is set for Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d9dcea200899a00ed1c16 'Written in our DNA': Polish pilots who remember Soviet rule prepare for America's most lethal fighter jet te 2026-05-20T11:41:02.672Z 'Written in our DNA': Polish pilots who remember Soviet rule prepare for America's most lethal fighter jet LASK, Poland — Poland is expected to receive its first F-35 fighter jets "very, very soon", Polish Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski told Fox News Digital, as American and Polish forces prepare together at a key NATO air base near the alliance’s eastern flank. Fox News Digital received exclusive access to Poland's 32nd Tactical Air Base in Lask, where commanders pointed to the hangars being prepared for the arrival of the U.S.- made fifth-generation aircraft, part of Poland's $4.6 billion purchase of 32 F-35 from Lockheed Martin. The jets have not arrived yet, but the partnership behind them already has. POLAND SEEKS ANSWERS AFTER PENTAGON SCRAPS PLANNED US ARMORED BRIGADE ROTATION Polish and American personnel train, operate and in some cases are stationed together on the base, reflecting the unusually close military relationship between Warsaw and Washington at a time when NATO burden-sharing remains under political scrutiny. Lt. Col. Pete Nanoslawski, commander of the 52nd Operations Group Detachment 1 of the U.S. Air Force, originally from New York and stationed in Poland for the past five years, told Fox News Digital that Poland’s military modernization has significantly deepened cooperation between the two militaries. "We are experiencing incredible support from Polish-provided logistics support and Polish-provided infrastructure," Nanoslawski said while standing alongside Polish commanders on the base. He said Poland’s investment in American military systems and joint operations reflects how seriously Warsaw views threats from Russia. "Their foreign military sales portfolio is an appetite that’s insatiable, and rightfully so." The close relationship between the two militaries was visible throughout the visit. As Polish commanders spoke about cooperation with the United States, they frequently turned toward their American counterparts with familiarity that went beyond formal alliance language. NATO ALLY POLAND WARNS RUSSIA, BELARUS PUSHING ILLEGAL MIGRANTS TOWARD ALLIANCE — AND THE US "We speak the same language, only with different accents," Col. pilot Krzysztof Duda, commander of the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Lask, told Fox News Digital. Duda, who studied in the United States and attended the U.S. Air War College, described himself as "a child of the American education system." "The marriage we have with the U.S. on the military level, even if you want to divorce, we would not," Duda said with a smile,"But we don’t want the divorce." Nanoslawski added that the American presence in Poland provides "enhanced forward presence and the ability to maneuver and adjust rapidly." The partnership is now entering a new phase with the integration of the U.S.-made F-35 into Poland’s air force fleet. Poland signed a $4.6 billion agreement in 2020 to purchase 32 F-35A fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin. Duda, who is overseeing the implementation process at Lask, said the transition involves years of training, infrastructure upgrades and coordination with the United States. Training to become an F35 pilot is not just a long process, it's an expensive one too — Duda estimates that it costs around $55 million per pilot. The base itself has undergone extensive modernization to prepare for the aircraft, including new operational infrastructure, maintenance systems and classified facilities required under American certification standards. In an interview with Fox News Digital in Warsaw, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski confirmed the first F-35 arrival is expected soon. "I can confirm that it will be very, very soon," Zalewski said. POLAND SHOOTS DOWN DRONES IN ITS AIRSPACE DURING RUSSIAN ATTACK ON NEIGHBORING UKRAINE "F-35s provides very, very important capabilities, so it offers domination in the air. That is crucial in the battlefield nowadays," he added. "It will be a capability developed together with Americans." At a time when NATO burden-sharing remains a recurring debate in Washington, Poland has emerged as one of the alliance’s strongest military partners, dramatically increasing defense spending, purchasing American weapons systems and hosting U.S. forces. For many Polish officers, the threat from Moscow is deeply personal. Lt. Col. "Shooter," a Polish F-16 pilot at the base, told Fox News Digital that countries on NATO’s eastern flank still carry memories of Soviet domination. POLISH GOVERNMENT PLANS MANDATORY MILITARY TRAINING FOR ADULT MEN "There are still people that lived in communism," he said. "We remember, and we don’t want anything like that to happen again." Looking at Russia’s actions in Chechnya, Georgia, Crimea and Ukraine, he said Poland believes deterrence is essential. "We have this intuition probably written in our DNA," Shooter said. "When they are doing something, they’re not going to stop unless the cost of the further operation is going to be more than what they’re going to gain." According to the U.S. Air Force, Polish pilots began F-35 training in the United States in 2024, including at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas. The 33rd Fighter Wing announced in February that a Polish pilot had completed the first flight on Poland’s new F-35A aircraft as part of the training program. Lockheed Martin told Fox News Digital that "integration of the F-35 into the Polish Air Force fleet advances regional deterrence, enhances interoperability and strengthens European security." "As seen in recent combat and air policing operations, the F-35 is actively helping defend NATO and allied airspace by deterring and defeating threats, and it will protect Poland’s national security for decades to come," a company spokesperson said. The company added that preparations are continuing for Poland’s first in-country F-35 arrival celebration at Lask in June. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d9dbaa200899a00ed1c0d Backseat grillmeisters are the absolute worst and other petty complaints about BBQing te 2026-05-20T11:40:42.988Z Backseat grillmeisters are the absolute worst and other petty complaints about BBQing It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to slather on some sunscreen and get ready for some warm-weather whining in an all-new edition of The Gripe Report! We’re just days away from Memorial Day — the unofficial start of summer — but, as I mentioned in Tuesday’s edition of Nightcaps, it should really just be accepted as the official start of summer. Because while not everyone lives in a part of the country where the weather is nice enough to BBQ all year long, it may be the first time you dust off the grill, smoker, or flat-top for the year. I don’t care what science says; that is the start of summer. SUMMER FUN BARBECUE ESSENTIALS INCLUDE GRILLS, THRILLS AND MORE So, we’re talking BBQ this week, and as great as it is, there is still plenty to gripe about. Good BBQ takes time, and that can be one of the biggest pains in the ass about it. There’s just no way around it: if you want to smoke a brisket or a pork shoulder, clear your schedule. WHY AN OLD-SCHOOL CHARCOAL GRILL MIGHT BE A SUPERIOR CHOICE FOR YOUR FATHER'S DAY FEAST Sure, with the advent of pellet smokers and Bluetooth thermometers, you can be untethered from your smoker to some degree, but you're still going to need to do some degree of babysitting. This is a real pain when your wife says something to the effect of, "Everyone is coming over for lunch at 1," at which point you do some mental meat math about how the pork butt you're going to smoke will probably take eight to 10 hours and then needs another hour to sit. Well, set that alarm. But here’s the thing: while I just complained about how long BBQing takes, that’s one of the things that makes it great. I love getting up while it’s still dark, firing up the grill, and watching it while I drink coffee for the first few hours. That’s honestly part of the experience, and what an experience! I’m not much of a BBQ snob. I’m not like, "You have to do X for it to be real BBQ," or "The only BBQ that will enter my piehole has to have Y." All I ask is that it’s good. I know that’s subjective, but there’s nothing worse than bad BBQ, and that’s because of the letdown that comes with it. If someone says, "Hey, let’s go to this BBQ place I know of," you’re already drooling on yourself thinking of putting yourself into a voluntary, brisket-fueled food coma. BAN ON BACKYARD BARBECUES ON CERTAIN DAYS IN CALIFORNIA FLOATED AS OTHERS PUSH BACK HARD But then you go and find it’s kind of meh, and then you’re upset that you just got BBQ cucked. It’s happened to me, and it sucks, so be wary. Speaking of snobs, I’m not a fan of the guys who insist that all BBQ is s--t unless it comes from within the city limits of where they grew up or currently live. It’s like a guy who says he likes one kind of music and only listens to it. I like rock too, but you're missing out by not dipping into blues, jazz, classical, hip-hop, etc. That’s BBQ to me. Kansas City style is great. Texas style is great. The Carolinas have great BBQ. Alabama white sauce is good. The modern version of BBQ can be really great. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE It’s okay to have a preference; that’s natural. What I’m asking is that you not rip a deuce on other styles of BBQ just because they’re not the one from your hometown. No one is going to banish you from Texas if you admit that Carolina BBQ is good. You will not be drawn and quartered by folks in Kansas City if you say you prefer a simple dry rub to something slathered in sauce. Actually, they might… One of my biggest problems with BBQ is myself. As is the case with anything I do, I am my worst critic, and boy, has that ruined a meal or two for me and others. I’m not saying I did anything crazy, but I have brought the mood down like a hockey player who just deflected a game-winning goal into his own net. "Yeah, y’know, just really disappointed. I feel like I let everyone down tonight. We’ll just have to regroup, come back, and execute better next time…" I just hate putting in the time to make something and have it suck. I remember one time I made some pork belly burnt ends that weren’t inedible, but not to my liking. That ruined them even more because I just sat there thinking about how I should’ve done something differently. Well, there’s always next time… unless you screw up so bad that you make everyone sick, in which case you should probably stop. It’s almost a cliché at this point, but whenever there’s a cookout, dudes are drawn to the grill or the smoker like a moth is drawn to a porch light. I feel like most of the time, they’re just there to spectate (and silently judge), but occasionally, you get a guy who feels the need to start dictating what the grillmeister is supposed to do. Flip this. Turn that. Move this. Stab that with a fork. Don’t stab that with a fork. Everyone has their own way of doing things on the grill, and as long as you get a good result, who cares? Now this isn’t to say I’m not looking for tips on how to get better. I’m always looking for them. That’s how you unlock the secrets to great BBQ. I was once told to use mayo as a binder when I smoke a turkey breast, and — what do you know? — it’s great. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But when someone is in the midst of grilling up some burgers or bratwursts, that’s not the time to start spitting some knowledge. … That’s all for this smoky, saucy edition of The Gripe Report! Feel free to send in your gripes for the next one: matthew.reigle@outkick.com Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d9b62a200899a00ed1ba7 Kentucky voters deliver verdict on Thomas Massie and more top headlines te 2026-05-20T11:30:42.878Z Kentucky voters deliver verdict on Thomas Massie and more top headlines 1. Kentucky voters deliver verdict on Thomas Massie 2. Iran's supreme leader's fiery anti-US posts spark warnings of ‘jihad’ 3. Prince William, Kate Middleton US trip could make royal history HOUSE DIVIDED — Texas Democrat vows to jail 'American Zionists' in ICE facility as party runs away. Continue reading … CRIME WAVE — Video shows beach chaos as knife attacks erupt in crowded teen takeover. Continue reading … VIOLENT BLOODSHED — Alleged teen shooters identified in San Diego mosque attack that killed three men. Continue reading … FAREWELL BREWING — Iconic American beer brand discontinued after 177 years amid cost cuts. 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See video … XXBRIT HUME — Iran hasn't come close to making an offer the US can accept. See video … Tune in as lawmakers confront Gen Z’s backlash to AI and debate how to protect American jobs while staying competitive. Check it out ... What's it looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading…   Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn      Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Entertainment (FOX411) Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi Fox News Go Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d96eea200899a00ed1ad3 New drug approach offers hope for patients with recurrent aggressive cancers te 2026-05-20T11:11:42.001Z New drug approach offers hope for patients with recurrent aggressive cancers A new treatment for endometrial cancer demonstrated strong potential in a Phase 3 clinical trial. Drugmaker Merck announced Monday that the investigational drug sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT) met its "primary endpoints" of overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. The TroFuse-005 trial is the first global Phase 3 trial to "demonstrate statistically significant improvement" in survival compared to chemotherapy in these patients, according to a Merck press release. WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS NOW LINKED TO CANCER PROTECTION IN WOMEN, MAJOR NEW STUDY REVEALS This was also the first and only antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) to achieve such a result for endometrial cancer patients in this setting, the researchers stated. An ADC is a targeted cancer therapy that delivers more of the drug to tumor cells while limiting damage to healthy cells. The trial involved 776 patients with endometrial cancer whose disease worsened after receiving both platinum chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The patients were randomly assigned sac-TMT, administered every two weeks, or a treatment of the physician’s choice, including doxorubin or paclitaxel chemotherapy. The patients were aware of which treatment they were receiving. Those receiving sac-TMT showed "clinically meaningful improvement" in their disease state compared to the treatment of physician’s choice, the researchers found. The study also met response rate benchmarks and exhibited similar side effects to earlier studies of the same drug, Merck reported. NEW BREAST CANCER DRUG WINS FDA APPROVAL AFTER SLASHING PROGRESSION RISK BY NEARLY 40% The drugmaker did not disclose any statistics on exact survival benefit, response rate, side effect rates or other details, but the researchers aim to present this Phase 3 data at an upcoming medical meeting. Dr. Domenica Lorusso, the study’s global lead investigator and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Humanitas University and Humanitas San Pio X in Milan, wrote in a press release that these results show sac-TMT "may be able to address a critical unmet need for certain patients with advanced endometrial cancer, one of the only cancers increasing in both incidence and mortality worldwide." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Despite recent advances, patients whose disease progresses following treatment with platinum and immunotherapy are urgently in need of new options, and these findings show for the first time that a TROP2 ADC may be an effective option in this setting," she added. Dr. Brian Slomovitz, co-director of gynecologic oncology at Mount Sinai and an investigator on this trial, reflected on the study findings during an interview with Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Unlike many other cancers that we are treating, the number of endometrial cancers and the number of deaths due to endometrial cancers are on the rise," Slomovitz noted. "In the United States, the number of deaths due to endometrial cancer has surpassed the number of deaths due to ovarian cancer, [making it] the deadliest of all gynecologic malignancies." Despite recent advancements introducing immunotherapy as the standard of care, "better treatment options" for patients with recurrent disease "remains an unmet need," Slomovitz commented. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "If the full data confirm this announcement, the key questions will be the magnitude of the survival benefit and the toxicity profile — those will define sac-TMT’s role," he said.  "But an overall survival improvement in recurrent disease is a real, meaningful result for patients and their families, not just a statistical one." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d96daa200899a00ed1aca Congress must not derail the freight rail lifeline for America’s farmers te 2026-05-20T11:11:22.449Z Congress must not derail the freight rail lifeline for America’s farmers At first glance, a railroad CEO and an agricultural industry leader might seem like an unlikely pairing. When you understand how closely America’s farm economy and freight rail depend on each other, the partnership makes sense – as do our shared concerns about proposals in Congress that could harm both. Every year, railroads haul hundreds of millions of tons of grain, feed, fertilizer, biofuels, ethanol, and other commodities across this country. From a corn farm in Iowa to a grain elevator in the Pacific Northwest, from a feedlot in Kansas to an export terminal on the Gulf Coast, freight rail is the connective tissue of the American agricultural supply chain. There is no realistic substitute for the volume, the distance, the safety, or the cost-efficiency that rail provides. That's why Congress should be careful not to impose new mandates on freight rail that would raise costs, reduce capacity, and ultimately stick American consumers with the bill – at a time when they can least afford it. FARM FRESH FOOD INITIATIVE FOR AMERICANS' TABLES MEANS A ‘RENAISSANCE OF AGRICULTURE’ Farm country is hurting. Net farm income has declined sharply in recent years. Input costs remain elevated. Export markets face new uncertainty. In this environment, transportation costs aren't an abstraction – they're the difference between a profitable crop year and a losing one. Every dollar added to the cost of moving grain or fertilizer comes directly out of a farmer's bottom line. And make no mistake, those costs trickle down to consumers at the store. Some provisions under consideration in Congress would impose sweeping operational mandates on freight rail without credible evidence they would improve safety outcomes. We're talking about train length limits that would constrain network efficiency and throughput and expanded manual inspection requirements that could slow the adoption of the advanced automated detection technology that makes rail safer. These aren't targeted, evidence-based safety measures. They are one-size-fits-all federal mandates dressed up in safety language. To be clear, rail safety matters enormously and farmers and ranchers demand safe operations. Railroads have invested billions of dollars in technology, infrastructure, and training over the past two decades, and it shows. New data from the Federal Railroad Administration showed freight rail safety improved across nearly every major category in 2025, marking a record-breaking year for the industry.  That progress didn't happen because of sweeping federal mandates. It happened because of sustained private investment, data-driven practices, and a relentless focus on operational excellence. Congress should build on that model, not undermine it. We wholeheartedly support targeted safety measures, including the continued expansion of various detection technologies, strengthening track maintenance programs, improving funding for first responder training, and ensuring communities have the resources they need to respond to hazardous materials incidents. These are common-sense investments with demonstrated safety benefits. And, because no one has a stronger incentive for safety than railroads and their customers, many of these activities are already advancing absent any perverse dictates driven by special interests. What we cannot support are provisions that constrain the operational flexibility and capacity of a freight network that American farmers depend on every day – particularly when those provisions lack a solid evidence base connecting them to better safety outcomes. The irony is that in trying to make rail safer, service could suffer: more congested, more expensive, and less reliable. And when rail gets worse, farmers and ranchers feel it first and hardest. Congress has an opportunity here, particularly as it weighs a five-year surface transportation bill that comes due in September. Done right, rail safety legislation can strengthen a network that is vital to rural America, to agricultural competitiveness, and to our nation's ability to feed the world. Done wrong, it adds another costly burden to a farm economy already under enormous stress. America's farmers are counting on Congress to get this right. Ian Jefferies is President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d96c7a200899a00ed1ac1 Extremist fanboys are glamorizing antisemitism — and some politicians keep playing along te 2026-05-20T11:11:03.012Z Extremist fanboys are glamorizing antisemitism — and some politicians keep playing along A dangerous new subculture is infesting America’s digital landscape. Fueled by algorithm-driven online platforms, it nonetheless has a very real world, negative impact on the national conversation, public policy and politics. With financial incentives that can top thousands of dollars per month, its heroes are "influencers" who glamorize extremist violence, target Jews and become icons for a disaffected audience of young men seeking validation. This is the rise of the terrorist fanboys. Hasan Piker, a top-three contender in 2024 for my organization StopAntisemitism’s Antisemite of the Year, losing out only to Candace Owens, has become one of the most influential progressive voices online, with millions of followers. FAITH, FREEDOM AND THE FIGHT AGAINST RISING ANTISEMITISM This is a man who said that "America deserved 9/11, dude. F--k it, I’m saying it." He dismissed the evidence of mass rape and murder by Hamas in the Oct, 7 massacre. Even though the terror group live-streamed their gory pillaging of Israel, Piker-hosted streams where he denied or dismissed Hamas sexual violence, going so far as to say, "It doesn’t matter if f–-king rapes happened on October 7th." Piker later admitted in the interview that his comments on 9/11 were "inappropriate." But apparently mass rapes are totally appropriate. Nonetheless, he has been featured at a campaign rally with Democratic members of congress Rashida Tlaib, Summer Lee and with Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has appeared on his Twitch stream, even though Piker explicitly called for the murder of Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., — something Piker later walked back after being suspended by Twitch. This is true influence not just online but IRL—in real life. And the cultural mainstreaming of Piker continues apace, including a collaboration with comedian Trevor Noah and an appearance on the New York Times’ "The Opinion" podcast, further normalizing his revolting anti-Americanism, antisemitism and incitement to violence. On the other end of the ideological spectrum is Nick Fuentes, who has engaged in Holocaust denial, saying he does not "buy" the existence of gas chambers and calling the Nazi genocide of Jews "exaggerated." He has built a following using unambiguously violent rhetoric. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER At one rally, when talking about "the Jews," he raged, "We’re in a holy war and I will tell you this: Because we’re willing to die in the holy war, we will make them die in the holy war. And they will go down. We have God on our side, and they will go down with their Satanic master. They have no future in America." Popular influencer Sneako, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, appeared on stage to support Fuentes, declaring, "Nicholas J. Fuentes is going to be the future President of the United States of America." The sickest part is that the audience of real, live human beings cheered. And yet Fuentes has been laundered by mainstream platforms. He appeared on Piers Morgan, who introduced him by saying, "The reason you’re hearing about him is because he’s popular." And he famously sat for a chummy two-hour interview with Tucker Carlson, who later called him "smart" and "hilarious," and asserted, "Fuentes is saying a lot of true things." Carlson also said that "Fuentes on some macro level is troubling because, he, his platform is an expression of something that has kind of taken over all political discourse which is identity politics: tribalism." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Comedians like Theo Von and Dave Smith operate in a similar environment where false, bigoted, and violent comments are treated as "edgy" and "controversial" entertainment rather than threats. The lines between satire, irony, and endorsement grow increasingly blurry. What brings the two ends of the political spectrum together into a horseshoe, in addition to antisemitism and incitement to violence, is money and attention. Algorithms reward outrage. Audiences reward transgression. And young, disaffected men reward those who validate their grievances with the most extreme language possible. The result is a normalization process. Ideas that once would have ended careers now build them. Some political leaders must stop legitimizing this ecosystem. That means refusing to campaign or appear with them and explicitly condemning influencers who traffic in dehumanizing rhetoric, regardless of their reach. Cultural institutions must enforce consistent standards, not selectively applied outrage. Platforms must confront the role their algorithms play in amplifying extremism under the guise of engagement. And audiences must recognize their own culpability. Consumption is endorsement in an attention economy. The terrorist fanboy phenomenon is not confined to the fringes. It is reshaping discourse and eroding moral boundaries. When violence is glamorized and antisemitism is repackaged as commentary, the consequences extend far beyond any single community. This is not just a Jewish problem. It is a societal one. Because a culture that learns to admire extremism will not contain it. It will spread it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d96b3a200899a00ed1ab8 Auburn grad’s family blames gunmaker, boyfriend’s father in shooting weeks after she landed dream job te 2026-05-20T11:10:43.146Z Auburn grad’s family blames gunmaker, boyfriend’s father in shooting weeks after she landed dream job The parents of an Auburn University graduate who police say was shot and killed by her boyfriend's father weeks after landing her dream job in interior design have accused him and a yet-to-be-identified gunmaker in a wrongful death lawsuit, according to court filings. Whitney Robeson, a 22-year-old originally from Richmond, Virginia, died on the evening of March 7 after a gunshot tore through her upper chest, according to the lawsuit. She was pronounced dead at a hospital about an hour later. The shooting was initially reported as an accident, and the coroner’s early finding was "accident" based on limited information available at the time. Defense attorney Johnny Amari has repeatedly described the incident as a "tragic" and "terrible accident." AUBURN GRAD WHO JUST LANDED DREAM JOB ALLEGEDLY SHOT AND KILLED BY BOYFRIEND'S FATHER IN ALABAMA Police in Trussville, about 15 miles northeast of Birmingham, arrested her boyfriend's father, 54-year-old Jeffrey Towers, on a manslaughter charge last week, roughly two months after the shooting. "Innocent until proven guilty is not just a sacred rule, it’s a legal standard," said Amari, one of Towers' criminal defense attorneys. "Our position is he’s not guilty of the offense that he’s charged with." Towers has not yet entered a plea. He was released on $30,000 bond, the highest amount for a Class B felony like manslaughter, Amari said. He is due back in court on July 22. SEND US A TIP HERE "Nothing that we do or say as a criminal defense team...diminishes the fact that a life was lost here — and a special life," Amari told Fox News Digital. "This girl was special to my client, special to my client's family." Robeson and Towers' 22-year-old son, Brandon Towers, attended Auburn University together and were dating at the time of her death. Weeks before the shooting, she had just started a job in interior design at RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware. "We believe even when a mistake is made, you have the right to your criminal defense, you have the rights to force the state to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt, and that's all we're exercising," Amari said. "It doesn't in any way diminish the loss of life that we know is valuable." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Read the lawsuit: Amari's law firm was not representing Towers in the civil case as of Tuesday morning. Although the prosecution's version of events has not yet been made public, the civil lawsuit alleges previously unseen details about Robeson's last moments. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Towers was in the attic of his home on Deer Trail with his son and Robeson, showing them "a collection of antique firearms," according to the lawsuit. While handling a .22-caliber revolver, he "inadvertently" discharged a round, which caused the fatal injuries to Robeson's heart and left lung. "Whether known or unknown to Defendant Towers, the firearm being handled was loaded, and as he displayed the weapon to Whitney and his son, a single shot was inadvertently discharged," the lawsuit states. "The discharged bullet struck 22-year-old Whitney Robeson in the upper left side of her chest." TEXAS FATHER DIES IN ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING ON HUNTING TRIP, DAUGHTER SAYS FAMILY IS ‘HEARTBROKEN’ The lawsuit alleges that he handled the weapon negligently and that the gunmaker produced the revolver with design flaws that made it "unfit for its ordinary purpose." "Defendant Towers, with reckless indifference to the consequences and a conscious disregard for the safety of others, engaged in the unsafe handling of a firearm without verifying whether the weapon was loaded," the lawsuit alleges. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST It later claims he handled the gun with "a complete lack of knowledge of firearm safety, firearm mechanics, or how to safely handle firearms." Although the lawsuit doesn't use the gunmaker's name, it includes 14 unnamed co-defendants who can be identified later under Alabama law. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Robeson's parents, Carin and Matthew Robeson, are relying on the state's Extended Manufacturer’s Liability Doctrine to additionally allege that the firearm was defectively designed, "unfit for its ordinary purpose," and lacked adequate safety features "as to prevent inadvertent discharge." "At its core, this matter involves the tragic and unnecessary death of a 22-year-old young woman whose life was cut short far too soon," their attorney, Andrew Moak, said in a statement. "Whitney was a daughter, loved one, and member of her community, and that should never be lost in the discussion surrounding this case." He said the family is seeking justice and accountability. The lawsuit does not specify monetary damages being sought. In an online obituary, Robeson's family revealed she had wanted to work in interior design since her childhood, inspired by shows on HGTV. After graduating summa cum laude from Auburn's interior design program, she got a job as a trade consultant for RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, doing just that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d8faaa200899a00ed1996 Texas teen tells Congress he received death threats after revealing Islamic booth at high school te 2026-05-20T10:40:42.834Z Texas teen tells Congress he received death threats after revealing Islamic booth at high school FIRST ON FOX — A Texas high school student who went viral after calling out an Islamic group for passing out hijabs on his campus told members of Congress last week that he has received death threats for speaking up. Marco Hunter-Lopez, a 16-year-old student at Wylie East High School and president of the campus Republican Club, told Fox News Digital he was invited by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, to testify May 13 before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government in a hearing titled, "Sharia-Free America." Hunter-Lopez testified about an incident that occurred on Feb. 2 on his high school campus, when he encountered an Islamic booth where four adult women from the organization "Why Islam?" were passing out hijabs to female students, copies of the Quran with conversion instructions, and a pamphlet titled, "Understanding Sharia." The incident drew national attention after Hunter-Lopez posted videos of the booth to social media. During his testimony, he revealed he received death threats afterward. RILEY GAINES SPEAKS OUT ABOUT THREATS TO CONSERVATIVES ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES "I had people saying that they were going to be at my house waiting for me to get home and they were going to shoot me," Hunter-Lopez told the subcommittee. "I had people telling me to kill myself. A lot of different things. But I know nobody can proclaim anything over me because I wake up every morning with victory with Christ." In his testimony, Hunter-Lopez said that Sharia law is fundamentally incompatible with the U.S. Constitution and American values, and argued the outside group violated school policy and parental rights. "Handing materials that present Sharia favorably to minors during the school day — without parental approval — risks normalizing ideas that undermine the very principles our public schools are supposed to uphold," he said. "This is not neutral education; it is ideological promotion under the guise of diversity and inclusion." An exchange with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., also went viral after the lawmaker questioned the purpose of the session, asking if anyone believed the U.S. needed special laws targeting specific religious populations rather than holding everyone to secular law. When Raskin directed the question to Hunter-Lopez, the teenager challenged Raskin's characterization of America's legal system, pointing out that the vast majority of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were church-attending Christians. CHIP ROY AND OTHER REPUBLICANS PUSH BILL TO BLOCK AND DEPORT SHARIA LAW-ADHERENT ALIENS: 'EXISTENTIAL THREAT' After clips of the exchange were posted to X last week, conservatives praised the teen for his articulate response to the congressman's questioning. Hunter-Lopez later told Fox News Digital that Raskin repeatedly cut him off before he could fully argue that lawmakers must acknowledge America's Christian foundations, but said he was ready to defend his views. "I believe that he thinks that he was going to catch me off guard by calling me out. But it didn't," Hunter-Lopez told Fox News Digital. "I took the fight." Representatives for Raskin did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Hunter-Lopez credited his faith and community for giving him the boldness to stand his ground, noting that his peers have been more motivated to share their views after the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IS AMERICA'S CORE RIGHT. WE MUST DEFEND IT FOR KIDS AND PARENTS "After that, instead of being scared to speak up, I actually saw more students brave to speak out," he told Fox News Digital. He encouraged other students to get involved in their community and "find other students you can connect with." The Christian conservative student was also asked to testify about allegations that the Republican Club faced "hostile scrutiny" from school administration since it was launched last year. Hunter-Lopez alleged that school officials initially denied his club for being too political, targeted their posters, and selectively enforced policies regarding religious and political student groups. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Wylie Independent School District (ISD) officials strongly rejected the claim it engages in viewpoint discrimination or selectively enforces policies in relation to religion or political views. "Wylie ISD does not endorse or promote any religion," a spokesperson said. "As a public school district, the district is legally required to remain neutral regarding religion while respecting the constitutional rights of all students. The district does not operate 'Islamic prayer rooms' or provide preferential treatment to one religious group over another. In accordance with the law, reasonable accommodations may be made for students’ religious practices when appropriate." PA SCHOOL FACES FURY AFTER MUSLIM CLUB’S PRO-PALESTINE BOOTH LEAVES JEWISH STUDENTS ‘SHAKEN’ District officials said that the school "experienced monitor-related challenges last school year," regarding the Republican Club and said communications between the school and students "could and should have been better, and district leadership has acknowledged that." Regarding the original Feb. 2 incident, Wylie ISD reiterated that the situation was a procedural breakdown regarding visitor procedures, "not an intentional effort to promote any religious viewpoint or organization." The district stated that a required verification step was missed by campus staff, adding that "had that critical step been completed, the outside group would not have been permitted to meet with the student club that day." "Following the incident, the district reinforced expectations with campuses and updated club and visitor procedures to help ensure a situation like this does not happen again," a spokesperson said. The hearing comes amid a broader push by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, and Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, who launched the "Sharia Free America Caucus" late last year to counter what they describe as a threat to American civil liberties. 'UNDER SIEGE': INSIDE THE GROWING RADICAL ISLAM THREAT CRITICS SAY IS HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT IN DEEP RED TEXAS CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Self told Fox News Digital that the incident at Wylie East High School was not an isolated school oversight. "This was not a procedural breakdown as the school has said," Self said. "It was intentional, it has happened before, and they just got caught by a young man who was not going to let it happen without pushback." Wylie ISD disputed Self's comments in a statement to Fox News Digital, calling the congressman's remarks "disappointing" and said he never contacted district leadership or campus administration to discuss the matter. Roy echoed Self's concerns in comments to Fox News Digital, saying that Sharia influence is spreading rapidly in Texas, with "more than 300 mosques and proposals for Muslim-only cities." He applauded the high school student for speaking out. "Marco has seen the consequences firsthand in his own high school, and I applaud his bravery for speaking out and telling the truth about how the growing influence of Islam is affecting our state," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d8d66a200899a00ed192a Bill Belichick reveals how NFL legend Lawrence Taylor could read plays by how scared opponents were of him te 2026-05-20T10:31:02.756Z Bill Belichick reveals how NFL legend Lawrence Taylor could read plays by how scared opponents were of him Lawrence Taylor is regarded by many as the best defensive player to ever play in the NFL, including one of his former coaches with the New York Giants: Bill Belichick. Belichick has always raved about "L.T." and how great of a player he was to coach. But, during an appearance on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," Belichick revealed the two-time Super Bowl champion and eight-time All-Pro linebacker’s instincts is what set him apart from the rest. In fact, Taylor’s instincts were so great, he could tell who had him on any given play just by looking across the line of scrimmage. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Taylor had instincts beyond instincts," Belichick explained. "He was tremendously gifted, but he also knew the game extremely well instinctively. He could tell who was going to block him, Sean, by how scared they were. If they weren’t nervous, they weren’t blocking him. If they were nervous, that’s who was going to block him. "If the quarterback was nervous, it was a pass. If the quarterback wasn’t nervous, he was handing the ball off. He could just tell." Taylor’s fear factor has been well documented, but to simply look at a player’s expression across the line and know where the ball was going is something else. GIANTS' ABDUL CARTER DENIED NO 56 BY HALL OF FAMER LAWRENCE TAYLOR: 'GET ANOTHER NUMBER' Belichick started to see this from Taylor when he was the second overall pick by the Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft. At the time, Belichick was serving as the team’s linebackers and special teams coach under head coach Bill Parcells. Belichick would eventually be promoted to defensive coordinator in 1985, a post he held through the 1990 season before his first crack at being a head coach with the Cleveland Browns. While he’s coached great players – he said Tom Brady was his top player during his coaching career – Belichick simply couldn’t teach how Taylor would dissect an offense. "Within two or three plays within the start of the game, he had a good sense of how they were trying to deal with him and what their gameplan was for him," he told Hannity. "Sometimes, it was what we had planned on. Sometimes, he would come to the sideline and he would say, ‘Coach, they’re not doing what you said they were going to do. Here’s what they were doing.’ I trusted him because he really could see where they were looking, how their posture was, and so forth. Then, he never came off the field. When I was the special teams coach, I had him out there. He covered punts, he rushed punts, he was on kickoff return, he was on kickoff coverage, he was on field goal protection and he blocked field goals. He didn’t come off the field, but he made plays. "He wasn’t a guy who took plays off. He picked his spots a little bit, but any time it was a big play, you got his best effort." Belichick even said that he believed Taylor could’ve played multiple positions on the offensive side of the ball if he wanted to, showing the amount of respect in his talent during his days on the gridiron. Taylor was a pivotal piece in the Giants’ Super Bowl victories in 1986 and 1990, while on his way to being named the 1986 NFL MVP. He was also a three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner. In his 13-year career, all of which with the Giants, Taylor racked up 142 sacks, including a league-high 20.5 in that MVP season, 41 forced fumbles, and nine interceptions across 184 games. 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/6a0d8d52a200899a00ed1921 Jay Bilas raves about the impact of NIL on college basketball: 'I don't think it's ever been better' te 2026-05-20T10:30:42.889Z Jay Bilas raves about the impact of NIL on college basketball: 'I don't think it's ever been better' NIL has been a fixture in college basketball for years now, and ESPN broadcaster Jay Bilas said the sport has never been better. Bilas, 62, said that NIL has allowed players to be compensated while also staying in school longer. "I don't think it's ever been better. The players are better than they've ever been. We're seeing now because of NIL, because of player compensation, the players are staying in school longer than they did in prior years," Bilas told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "That's more years of service for college teams out of players than they used to get. And I think it's reflected in a higher level of play. And for those who say that ‘Hey, you know, players should stay in school,’ they're staying in school to further their educations and make money while they're doing it." Bilas said that if a musician, author or actor were making money while getting an education they would be praised. The former Duke star added that NIL has allowed talent to spread out more and cited Indiana as an example. "I think it's been nothing but good for the sport. We've seen talent spread out more and look, I'm not a football guy. I like watching football, but I wouldn't consider myself in the expert category, but I find it hard to believe that Indiana could win a national championship under the old system. And they won one in the NIL era," Bilas said. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Like Alabama or Clemson, they can't stockpile players three deep at each position like they used to. And one, you can't afford it. And two, players are saying, ‘Wait a minute, I can make this to be a starter at Texas A&M. Why would I go here and be a backup?’" While Bilas praised NIL, he still doesn’t think the players are being paid their value. "I think it's nothing but a good thing and it's great for the players that they can now at least bargain for something near their value. They still don't get their value, but at least they're getting near their value," Bilas said. The broadcaster pointed out the hypocrisy fans have with coaches changing schools compared to players transferring. Bilas said fans don’t complain when coaches leave for another school, but do when a player hits the transfer portal. "There's never been a salary cap on coaches. Their compensation keeps going up and up and the coach’s portal is always open. You know, they leave anytime they feel like it and nobody says tampering when another school takes them away. That needs to change because they're under contract at another member institution and in the real world that's called tortious interference with contract, and the NCAA just turns their head the other way and says, ‘nothing to see here.’" "But they complain when it goes to players, not the NCAA, but fans complain with regard to players but they never seem to complain with regard to coaches." Bilas will be playing in the American Century Tournament July 10-12 at Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe. The tournament will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. 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/6a0d8b22a200899a00ed18bf USA Today calls Stephen Colbert, America's least funny comedian, a 'gallant comic avenger' te 2026-05-20T10:21:22.877Z USA Today calls Stephen Colbert, America's least funny comedian, a 'gallant comic avenger' After innumerable tortuous years of dismal, predictable, political commentary, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is finally being put out of its misery. "The Late Show" was reportedly losing CBS around $40 million per year, an extraordinary number that somehow feels low given the abhorrent "quality" of nightly programming it provided. How could it lose CBS that much money? An astronomical salary for Colbert to perform "Hey guys, you ever hear that Donald Trump is bad?" jokes night after night and presumably more astronomical salaries for a team of writers to come up with such brilliant comedic wit. Few, outside of employees at the show and those in Hollywood who will watch anything that portrays Trump as the bad guy, will miss it. There are no recurring skits that will last in the collective memory. No classic episodes that went "viral." Unless you count one of the worst episodes of television in the history of the United States, the infamous "Vax-scene" performance, as "classic." DEMOCRATS FAWN OVER STEPHEN COLBERT FOR HOLDING 'TRUTH TO POWER' AFTER CBS CANCELS SHOW But don't tell that to USA Today. In a vomit-inducing piece of hagiography, the paper published a farewell to Colbert, entitled: "A farewell to 'Late Show's Stephen Colbert, TV's gallant comic avenger" Seriously. The author praises Colbert, saying his 83-year-old mother was devastated that Colbert was leaving, describing her face as "darkening" when mentioning it. "Colbert is the consummate interviewer," he says, "able to talk intelligently and find humor on any topic. When things go way off semi-script, he has the nimbleness to make the fresh moment even more memorable." COLBERT'S MOST PARTISAN MOMENTS AS 'LATE SHOW' HOST, FROM LEADING BIDEN FUNDRAISER TO DANCING WITH SCHUMER Truly incomprehensible. As is his praise for Colbert's political commentary, which, along with his partners in comedy crime Jimmy Kimmel and beyond, has almost assuredly permanently ended late night talk shows on legacy media. "And, yes, Colbert wades into politics most every night," he writes. "In his near-decade of 'The Late Show,' it has been a godsend for viewers, like my mom, trying to process the onslaught of sometimes surreal events unfolding around the clock on CNN." Well, at least he's honest about why Colbert exists: to provide incompetent political commentary and therapy for elderly members of the Democratic Party. "When Colbert goes on a riff on the state of affairs, Mom gets positively giddy," he writes, confirming that exact dynamic. "It's like he's personally facing and voicing her battles." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Perhaps even more remarkable, the writer describes Colbert's unwatchable show as "must-watch," and blames the exit on "politically intolerant times" first and "struggling economics" second. "Each of this final week's shows will be absolutely compulsory live viewing as well in [sic] the increasingly viral grand goodbye," he explains without a hint of awareness. This article, absurd as it is, is quite illuminating. Colbert isn't about comedy, jokes, or even entertainment. He's there to tell senior citizen left-wing viewers what to think. A comforting blanket of unthinking, unblinking compliance with whatever the institutional left thinks about a given topic. Jokes about Eric Swalwell's spectacular implosion after a series of allegations of improper behavior? No interest whatsoever. Mindless, cringeworthy slop about Donald Trump being like Hitler? Come on down. Colbert is an "avenger" all right. To avenge means to inflict punishment or harm. For years, he's punished any thinking person who's ever been unwittingly exposed to his "comedy." And in doing so, indefinitely discredited what used to be a valuable profession. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d8b0fa200899a00ed18b6 Tito Ortiz eyes California comeback while blasting Dana White for freezing him out of UFC te 2026-05-20T10:21:03.198Z Tito Ortiz eyes California comeback while blasting Dana White for freezing him out of UFC Former UFC light heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz is looking back at his California roots while aiming at Dana White for treating him like an outcast. Appearing on OutKick’s "Tomi Lahren is Fearless," the 51-year-old MMA icon said there’s a "very, very big chance" he moves back to the Golden State once his kids graduate high school next year. Ortiz, who resigned from the Huntington Beach City Council in 2021, claims he was made a political "scapegoat" but says the city’s rightward political shift has opened the door for a return. "Yes. Me and my wife, we actually thought about that and, and they could bring the, um, crime down, not get rid of the homeless, but just take care of the homes in certain big cities," Ortiz told Lahren. UFC CHAMPION TITO ORTIZ REVEALS HE FLED HOME STATE CALIFORNIA BECAUSE OF NEWSOM'S LEADERSHIP "You know, I know in Huntington Beach, they've taken care of it since I was pretty much the scapegoat of it, you know, all the people there, they all voted Republican. They voted all Republicans into city council. And I really believe that there's an opportunity for me to go back. I would love to... But a chance of us going back to California is very, very big chance. I would to. I miss California a lot." While Ortiz eyes a political and personal revival on the West Coast, his decades-long feud with UFC CEO Dana White is still down the tubes. Ortiz confirmed the two have "no relationship at all," accusing White of constantly mocking his intelligence whenever his name comes up. UFC CEO DANA WHITE MOCKS IDEA OF 'TOXIC MASCULINITY' ON '60 MINUTES' "No relationship at all. You know, I see him once in a while when someone mentions my name to him. He once again, automatically reacts to 'Tito's stupid man.' Okay. Okay, Dana, we get that," Ortiz said. "Um, I, I just, if I feel that much hate to him, it's, it, I won't say concerning, but it's just, uh, I don't really think about it. I'm like, whatever. And you could say what you want about me, but I think he's done a great job for UFC." Then there's the topic of President Trump. White famously spoke for Trump at multiple Republican National Conventions, but Ortiz insists he was Trump’s favorite fighter long before White entered the picture. "The relationship he has with President Trump, it goes back to where I fought in UFC 30 at the Trump Taj Mahal back in 2001 when UFC first got bought. I was the main event, you know, um, Trump coming to my fights before him and Dana were ever friends," Ortiz asserted. "Maybe on a ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ before him and Dana were ever friends. Uh, but I, like I say, I'm gonna hold that over his head." Despite spending 16 years helping build the UFC from its low-rent beginnings into a multi-billion-dollar powerhouse, Ortiz said he’s now completely shut out by the promotion. "I wish I was invited to the White House card. I am not," Ortiz lamented. "It just, after the 16 years I gave to them from the very beginning, when they first bought the company to almost to the end where they sold the company, um, I don't get tickets. I gotta pay for my own tickets when I do want to go." Though Ortiz concluded that "life's too short to hate," the legendary Bad Boy is clearly still keeping score. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d8afba200899a00ed18ad MTG says GOP's future 'destroyed' after Trump-backed primary challenger defeats Thomas Massie in primary te 2026-05-20T10:20:43.337Z MTG says GOP's future 'destroyed' after Trump-backed primary challenger defeats Thomas Massie in primary After Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., lost the Republican U.S. House primary in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District to President Donald Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein on Tuesday, former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene declared that the future of the GOP had been "destroyed." "I am proud and thankful to have served in the U.S. House of Representatives with my friend Thomas Massie, a giant among weak pathetic men. Releasing the Epstein files was our demise. But it was worth every single bit because now everyone knows the truth. You are ruled by the Epstein class that cares nothing about you and your elected leaders are bought and controlled by a foreign lobby," she wrote in a post on X. "Tonight the future of the Republican Party was destroyed. The Real America First Movement will rise led by the younger generations, who hate the old guard with an unquenchable passion. Let us pray that we have a country left by the time these creatures are gone," Greene added. TRUMP-BACKED NAVY SEAL VET DELIVERS MAJOR BLOW TO MASSIE IN FIERY GOP PRIMARY Massie fired back at GOP Rep. Erin Houchin of Indiana after the congresswoman wrote in a post on X, "Happy to deliver the news to President @realDonaldTrump the results from the KY Primary and his defeat of Thomas Massie. Well done, @TeamTrump! Congratulations @EdGallrein!"  "How do his boots taste?" Massie replied. The congressman began his concession speech by saying, "I would've come out sooner but I had to call my opponent and concede and it took awhile to find Ed Gallrein in Tel Aviv." HEGSETH UNLEASHES ON MASSIE IN GOP PRIMARY SHOWDOWN AGAINST TRUMP-BACKED NAVY SEAL VET Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida posted a graphic that depicted Massie with large tears and labeled the lawmaker a "LOSER." Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. declared in a post on X that "The power of Donald Trump is real." "Congratulations to Ed Gallrein for an amazing victory against serious opposition. I believe he will bring a lot to the U.S House of Representatives. He is a warrior and businessman — someone who has truly sacrificed for our nation," Graham wrote.  TRUMP CALLS OUT REP THOMAS MASSIE: ‘KENTUCKY, GET THIS LOSER OUT OF POLITICS’ TUESDAY "As to Rep. Massie, we had many differences but I always admired the fact that he stayed true to his beliefs and fought for his causes. I wish him and his family well," the senator added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d8996a200899a00ed187f Making Waves: Laughlin-area waterways welcome back summer visitors te 2026-05-20T10:14:46.959Z Making Waves: Laughlin-area waterways welcome back summer visitors Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and thousands of visitors flock to the Colorado River for the occasion. Lake Mohave and the Colorado River offer the perfect escape from the desert heat. The following are some of… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d8982a200899a00ed1876 Boat Wake River Water te 2026-05-20T10:14:26.871Z Boat Wake River Water Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d896ea200899a00ed186d Laughing in Laughlin: Stand-up comics team up again to kick off summer with Comedy Fest te 2026-05-20T10:14:06.928Z Laughing in Laughlin: Stand-up comics team up again to kick off summer with Comedy Fest The Memorial Weekend Comedy Fest returns to the Riverside Resort for its seventh edition, featuring an all-new lineup led by host Gabe Lopez. He’s joined by Frankie “Trixx” Agyemang, Bret Ernst and Nick Guerra. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d895aa200899a00ed1864 Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Fest 2026 te 2026-05-20T10:13:46.976Z Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Fest 2026 Gabe Lopez, Bret Ernst, Frankie "Trixx" Agyemang and Nick Guerra are part of the 2026 Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Fest at the Riverside Resort. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d8947a200899a00ed185b Memorial Day Weekend events: Laughlin casinos mark holiday with fireworks and more te 2026-05-20T10:13:27.087Z Memorial Day Weekend events: Laughlin casinos mark holiday with fireworks and more Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer, and with plenty of sunshine in the Tri-state, it's a great time to be out on the river, enjoying time with family and friends. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d8933a200899a00ed1852 Avi Fireworks te 2026-05-20T10:13:07.144Z Avi Fireworks Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d891fa200899a00ed1849 Arizona lottery results for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 te 2026-05-20T10:12:47.568Z Arizona lottery results for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Powerball - May 16 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d890ba200899a00ed1840 Today's poll: Should Arizona require a criminal conviction before the government can permanently seize someone’s property? te 2026-05-20T10:12:27.836Z Today's poll: Should Arizona require a criminal conviction before the government can permanently seize someone’s property? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d88f7a200899a00ed1837 Ask the doctors: The value of cancer screenings in older age te 2026-05-20T10:12:07.821Z Ask the doctors: The value of cancer screenings in older age Dear Doctors: I am 80 years old, and my physician is concerned regarding the potential risks of the colonoscopy I feel I need. Each colonoscopy I've had has identified several polyps. Given this history, are there alternative diagnostic or screening… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d88e4a200899a00ed182e Our View: Arizona was right to limit civil forfeiture te 2026-05-20T10:11:48.194Z Our View: Arizona was right to limit civil forfeiture Attorney General Kris Mayes wants Arizona lawmakers to roll back a 2021 law that limited civil asset forfeiture. That law requires a criminal conviction before the state can permanently seize and sell most property tied to a crime. Mayes says… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d88caa200899a00ed17ed Prince William may bring Prince George to the US for FIFA World Cup in historic first, royal sources say te 2026-05-20T10:11:22.987Z Prince William may bring Prince George to the US for FIFA World Cup in historic first, royal sources say There have been growing rumors in the U.K. that Prince William is preparing for a trip to the U.S. tied to both the FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations — but now the Prince of Wales may be planning a calculated charm offensive on the world stage. Christopher Andersen, author of "Kate!," told Fox News Digital that William may be considering a family trip involving the royal children, with a Middleton family friend telling him they are "over the moon with excitement," especially with Prince George being "a passionate soccer fan." "This would mark the first known visit to the U.S. by two future kings traveling together," Andersen said. "This would also mark the first time the Wales children have ever set foot on American soil." KING CHARLES HEADS TO TRUMP WHITE HOUSE AS AMERICA MARKS 250 YEARS SINCE BREAKING FROM THE CROWN If the 43-year-old were to travel across the pond this summer, it would come shortly after King Charles III and Queen Camilla won praise for their historic state visit to the U.S. In April, the couple embarked on a four-day trip to Washington, New York and Virginia at the request of the U.K. government, timed to help mark America’s 250th birthday. "Prince William is president of England’s Football Association," Andersen pointed out. "As such, he is expected to cheer on England’s team in the World Cup. Charles and Camilla’s state visit was also an unqualified triumph. Along with Kate Middleton’s equally successful trip to Italy, palace officials were prompted to green-light one more high-profile visit, this time by the brightest stars in the royal firmament." In response to Andersen’s comments, a Kensington Palace spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "There are currently no public plans for a trip to the U.S. Hoping for a great performance from England, though!" WATCH: KATE MIDDLETON IS THE MONARCHY'S SECRET WEAPON: AUTHOR While William isn’t currently expected to make an official public visit to the U.S. on behalf of the royal family, that doesn’t rule out a private trip. Members of the royal family often travel privately for personal events, vacations or family time outside their formal royal duties. "Even seasoned royal watchers were taken by surprise when Kate Middleton embarked on her two-day visit to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy," Andersen said. "It was her first trip abroad since she shocked the world by announcing she had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer more than two years ago." In December 2025, The Times U.K. reported that the king and the Prince of Wales were expected to make separate trips to America in 2026. At the time, a source told the outlet it was "highly likely" the king would make the trip in April. Later in the year, William was expected to travel to North America when the U.S. hosts the FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. In late March, Buckingham Palace announced the king and queen would visit the United States in April. According to the outlet, William would attend as patron of the Football Association if plans were finalized. England’s match is scheduled to be played in New Jersey on June 27. British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital she wouldn’t be surprised if William and his family considered a quick summer getaway to America. "Prince William loves football," Fordwich said. "He’s spoken about loving the atmosphere and camaraderie among football fans. Given the camaraderie surrounding World Cup matches, his role as heir to the throne, along with his 20 years serving as president and patron of the Football Association, makes it possible he’ll come to the U.S. to cheer England on. He’s also said he believes England can win the World Cup again, after last doing so in 1966." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I don’t think we can rule out a potential trip to the U.S. this summer, particularly after King Charles’ highly praised visit and amid a broader sense that Princess Kate is gradually returning to a more ‘normal’ public rhythm following the disruptions of the past few years," royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital. "It would make sense for the Wales family to become more visible internationally again," Matta said. "There have already been rumors circulating that William and Princess Kate could make an appearance in the States connected to America’s 250th birthday commemorations. Given William’s well-known love of football, I could absolutely see a World Cup appearance being folded into a broader ‘soft diplomacy’ trip." Still, Matta pointed out there’s no public indication from the palace that any plans are in the works. "Symbolically, a Wales family appearance here would reinforce the monarchy’s continued investment in its relationship with America," said Matta. "For William and Catherine, it would also be a moment to showcase the next generation of the royal family on the international stage." If the family moves forward with plans, Andersen said, they would face a unique travel arrangement. "My sources tell me that the Princess of Wales is along for the ride, and for one inescapable reason," Andersen said. "Following royal protocol and to protect the line of succession, direct heirs to the throne are barred from traveling together, a rule that took effect when George turned 12 last year. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The same was true for William, who began flying separately from Charles after turning 12. William could ask the king for special permission to fly together as a family, but that seems unlikely. Enter Princess Kate, a famously doting mother, who is not about to let her eldest son, who turns 13 in July, fly across the Atlantic without being accompanied by a parent." A stateside appearance from Kate would be a significant PR win for the monarchy, given her popularity among American fans. "We heard a lot about the ‘soft power’ King Charles wielded during this recent trip to the U.S.," said Andersen. "But frankly, he is a piker compared to Kate. Even more than William, Kate is shaping the image of Britain abroad. "She is really the monarchy’s biggest asset, its key to the future. … A visit would be history in the making." Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams isn’t entirely convinced. He told Fox News Digital that despite the persistent rumors, he doesn’t believe the chances are strong that the royal children would be included in a lengthy trip. After the king’s recent visit, William may also want to press pause. "This is likely to be saved for another occasion, although given the closeness of the U.K. and the U.S. over the last 250 years, it would align with the king’s sentiments expressed during those speeches on his state visit," he said. "They could be followed by a gesture of affection on such a special occasion." "Prince William is immensely popular on both sides of the Atlantic, according to polls," Fordwich said. "Seeing him as an ‘everyman’ football fan would no doubt further boost his popularity." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d88b7a200899a00ed17e4 Chicago cop killing suspect allegedly preyed on ‘joke of a system’ costing officers their lives: city leader te 2026-05-20T10:11:03.138Z Chicago cop killing suspect allegedly preyed on ‘joke of a system’ costing officers their lives: city leader A Chicago man with nearly a decade-long rap sheet is set to appear in court Wednesday after authorities say he killed a police officer and gravely injured another in the latest example of what one city leader called a "joke of a system" that is costing cops their lives. Alphanso Talley, 27, is charged with killing Chicago Police Department (CPD) Officer John Bartholomew, 28, at Swedish Hospital on Saturday, April 25. Prosecutors allege Talley also shot another police officer during the incident.  He is scheduled to appear in Cook County Circuit Court on Wednesday for a status hearing in the case. Talley was taken into custody just hours before the shooting in connection with a suspected armed robbery at a local Family Dollar, authorities previously said. Officials allege that he pistol-whipped a female employee inside the store before stealing her wallet and keys. CHICAGO OFFICER KILLED AT HOSPITAL BY SUSPECT WHO WAS FREE ON PRETRIAL RELEASE, PROSECUTORS ALLEGE Immediately after his arrest, Talley allegedly told authorities he had swallowed narcotics and requested to be taken to the hospital.  While receiving medical treatment, police say Talley retrieved a gun from underneath a blanket and shot both officers before attempting to escape custody.  "He was going to attempt an escape when he pretended to swallow drugs," prosecutors previously told the court while arguing for Talley to remain behind bars. "He knew police would take him to the hospital for his own well-being. He knew he would be uncuffed at that time. He did that to officers who simply took him to the hospital for his own well-being." REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: CHICAGO COP KILLED AFTER SUSPECT RELEASED UNDER SAFE-T ACT Following his initial court appearance, Judge D’Anthony Thedford ordered Talley to remain in custody ahead of his trial.  "It is clear to this court that you pose a threat to any person you’re around," he said. "If you’re out — you’re dangerous. I cannot trust that you will follow any orders that this court gives. No conditions that I can propose can keep the community safe from you." The alleged shooting comes as the latest in a long line of violent crimes involving Talley spanning the past nine years, according to Illinois Department of Corrections records. CHICAGO MAN WITH 25 PRISON SENTENCES COMMITS NEW BURGLARIES WITHIN 48 HOURS OF RELEASE His rap sheet includes a conviction for four counts of aggravated robbery with a firearm in 2017, unlawful use or possession of a firearm by a felon with a prior conviction in 2021, battery on a peace officer in 2023 and possession/aiding and abetting a stolen motor vehicle. At the time of the alleged shooting, Talley had been released from custody under the Illinois SAFE-T Act, which established cashless bail in 2021.  "As city workers, you see the reasons that lead to this shooting," Chicago alderman Anthony Napolitano told Fox News Digital. "And this neighborhood and myself have pointed it out for years." DUO ON PRETRIAL RELEASE ALLEGEDLY LEAD POLICE ON HIGH-SPEED CHASE AFTER RETAIL THEFT According to Napolitano, the city’s "weak" judicial system coupled with the SAFE-T Act puts both law enforcement and Chicago’s residents at risk.  "It’s a joke of a system," Napolitano said. "It’s flawed and it’s broken."  Talley was also wearing an ankle bracelet at the time of the alleged robbery and shooting, leading city officials to question Cook County’s electronic monitoring program. CHICAGO TRAIN ATTACK SUSPECT REPEATEDLY VIOLATED CURFEW, MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS, RECORDS SHOW "[Officials] don’t know where the [electronic monitored felons] are or how to attest for them or how to get in contact with them. They’re basically on the run," Napolitano said. "We should know as residents of the city, what is the threat level setup that you as a judge are allowing these people to go on an electronic monitoring system?" GOT A TIP? Napolitano also pointed to the city’s relaxed bail system creating a culture of frustration and low morale among police officers.  "With [officials] pushing this ‘catch-and-release’ SAFE-T Act, you’ve got coppers that are two, three, four generations of Chicago police officers that couldn’t wait to be a police officer, [and have] pride to put that uniform on and protect what we believe is the greatest city in the country by proactively going after crime," Napolitano told Fox News Digital. FOLLOW US ON X "And then to find out that when you’re working your butt off, and almost dying on a regular basis because people are emboldened and they’re not afraid of shooting or killing the police anymore," he added.  From 2021 to 2024, more than 170 Chicago Police Department officers had been shot or shot at in the line of duty, including two fatally, according to data released by officials. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Napolitano stresses that the amount of violence against officers has taken a toll on the department, while citing the influx of memorial ribbons scattered throughout Chicago’s neighborhoods in remembrance of each fallen officer. SEA OF BLUE FLOODS CHICAGO FUNERAL FOR SLAIN OFFICER AS KILLING FUELS OUTRAGE OVER SOFT-ON-CRIME POLICIES "We’re losing them at an alarming rate on a regular basis," Napolitano said. "And those f------- ribbons do not come off the poles now, because we keep losing our officers." CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS ABC 7 reported that in December, Judge John Lyke — who had presided over Talley’s criminal cases for at least three years — said Talley’s "mind is finally developing" and that he "may be on the path to making better decisions" before releasing him from custody in a separate case with only an ankle monitor. Authorities subsequently issued a warrant for his arrest on March 11 while he was on pretrial release for the alleged armed robbery after he had two electronic monitor violations in early March, according to court documents. Talley is charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated unlawful restraint, armed robbery, aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated battery of a peace officer, aggravated battery, escape and unlawful use of a weapon. Fox News Digital reached out to the Cook County prosecutor’s office and the public defender's office for comment. Fox News' Peter D'Abrosca, Adam Sabes and Patrick McGovern contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d88a3a200899a00ed17db Trump admin accuses Hamas of backing Gaza flotilla, sanctions activist and Muslim Brotherhood networks te 2026-05-20T10:10:43.390Z Trump admin accuses Hamas of backing Gaza flotilla, sanctions activist and Muslim Brotherhood networks The Trump administration on Tuesday accused Hamas of using activist and Muslim Brotherhood-linked networks to support a Gaza-bound flotilla and sanctioned several organizers tied to the effort. The sanctions package, announced by the Treasury and State departments, also targeted activists associated with Samidoun, an anti-Israel activist network that U.S. officials describe as a front for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), along with operatives tied to Muslim Brotherhood networks aligned with Hamas. The U.S. has designated the PFLP as a foreign terrorist organization. And governments including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have designated the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization. Both groups are Islamist organizations that believe in establishing Islamic theocracies where sharia, or Islamic law, is the law of the land. The sanctions came after the Israeli navy stopped dozens of boats from the flotilla in international waters off Cyprus and detained hundreds of activists on board. Activists involved in the flotilla say the mission is intended to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and challenge Israel’s blockade of the territory, while Israeli officials have described the effort as a political provocation. The move lands as a warning shot at a broader activist ecosystem in the U.S. that has long championed the flotilla campaign in a nexus between Islamist and pro-communist organizations, including CodePink and the People’s Forum, nonprofits funded by an American Marxist expatriate, Neville Roy Singham, living in Shanghai, promoting the agenda of the Chinese Communist Party. On Monday, CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin published a video, protesting the "kidnapping" of flotilla members detained by Israel, calling the country a "pariah state." Earlier this month, the People's Forum demanded the release of other detained activists. The sanctions fit a wider Treasury Department strategy of targeting networks that use humanitarian or civil-society branding to amplify causes aligned with Hamas. ISRAEL CLAIMS NO AID WAS FOUND ABOARD GAZA-BOUND FLOTILLA "The pro-terror flotilla attempting to reach Gaza is a ludicrous attempt to undermine President Trump’s successful progress toward lasting peace in the region," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. "Treasury will continue to sever Hamas’ global financial support networks, no matter where in the world they are," Bessent said. The move reflects growing scrutiny from U.S. officials over the role activist, nonprofit and international support networks play in amplifying or supporting groups designated as terrorist organizations. The sanctions freeze any U.S.-based assets of designated individuals and generally prohibit Americans and U.S.-based entities from conducting business with them. The State Department said the designations target three categories of what it described as Hamas enablers: organizers of a Hamas-backed flotilla attempting to reach Gaza, operatives within Hamas-aligned Muslim Brotherhood networks that facilitate violent terrorist attacks and coordinators tied to Samidoun. Among those sanctioned were Spain-based Saif Hashim Kamel Abukishek, a member of the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad who Treasury officials said served on the flotilla’s steering committee, and Jordan-based Hisham Abdallah Sulayman Abu Mahfuz, the acting secretary general and president of the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad. Treasury also sanctioned Belgium-based Samidoun coordinator Mohammed Khatib and Madrid-based activist Jaldia Abubakra Aueda, whom officials accused of helping coordinate the group’s activities in Europe. TURKEY’S NATO ROLE UNDER SCRUTINY AMID NEW REPORT ON HAMAS, MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD TIES Treasury has previously described Samidoun as a fundraising and support platform for the PFLP in countries where the group faces legal restrictions. The sanctions package also targeted several operatives tied to Hamas-aligned Muslim Brotherhood networks, including members linked to Harakat Sawa'd Misr, an Egypt-based militant offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood known by the acronym HASM. "Hamas uses these enablers to sustain its position in Gaza, finance its operations, and engage in terrorist violence beyond its borders," the State Department said. "Today’s action exposes how Hamas exploits diaspora organizations, religious institutions, and purported civil society groups to advance its malign agenda while claiming humanitarian objectives." Treasury accused Karim Sayed Ahmed Moghny, one of the individuals sanctioned Tuesday, of directing militant activity, training operatives in covert operations and collaborating with HASM on attacks targeting Israeli interests. Treasury also sanctioned Marwan Abu Ras and the Palestinian Scholars Association, which officials accused of helping align religious institutions in Gaza with Hamas’ ideology. The sanctions came as Israeli forces intercepted the remaining flotilla vessels Tuesday, detaining hundreds of activists aboard the boats, according to The Associated Press. Flotilla organizers said 428 activists from more than 40 countries were detained after Israeli forces stopped roughly 41 vessels in international waters off Cyprus, according to the AP. Amnesty International called for the release of flotilla activists, including Abukishek, and described the mission as a "peaceful solidarity mission" intended to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Turkey and Hamas condemned Israel’s interception of the flotilla, while Ireland’s prime minister described the operation in international waters as "absolutely unacceptable," according to the AP. Fox News Digital reached out to Samidoun for comment. Fox News Digital was unable to immediately reach representatives for Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad through publicly available channels. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7b57a200899a00ed15a4 Platner's deleted Reddit sparks outrage again as he appears to mock wounded soldier: 'Didn't deserve to live' te 2026-05-20T09:13:59.274Z Platner's deleted Reddit sparks outrage again as he appears to mock wounded soldier: 'Didn't deserve to live' Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s deleted Reddit account has continued to cause headaches for his campaign in recent months, and a recently resurfaced post appearing to mock a U.S. soldier almost killed in combat is stirring up more controversy.  "This video never gets old," the Reddit account "P-Hustle" — which Platner has acknowledged he owned — posted in June 2019, in reference to a viral video from the helmet cam of Pfc. Ted Daniels taken during a clash with Taliban fighters in 2012 that ended in Daniels being shot four times. He earned a Purple Heart for his injuries. "Dumb motherf******  didn't deserve to live. At least his stupidity and fat ass wheezing are available for all future infantrymen to witness and hold in contempt. Poor marksmanship on the Taliban's part is the only reason this mouthbreather made it home, he managed to make every possible shit decision possible when it comes to small unit combat."  The post was deleted but can be found on the Maine Monitor’s database of Platner’s deleted Reddit history. UNEARTHED POSTS SHOW DEM SENATE HOPEFUL PRAISING VULGAR GRAFFITI, MAKING CRUDE PORTA POTTY ADMISSION Daniels said in later interviews that he purposely moved into the open to draw fire away from other men in his unit, and while he expressed embarrassment and said "tactically" it was "not a sound thing to do," ultimately, "I put my a-- on the line for other guys." Platner, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is garnering criticism over the deleted post from a variety of sources ranging from the internet, to the National Republican Senate Committee, to a former Marine who spoke to Fox News Digital.  "We don't make jokes about our brothers and sisters dying, that's not something we do, that's not normal," Adam Schwarze, a former Navy SEAL and Marine veteran running for U.S. Senate as a Republican in Minnesota, said about Platner mocking a fellow soldier on social media in an open forum. MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE CITES COMBAT TRAUMA WHEN CONFRONTED ON 'TERRIBLE' POSTS ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT Schwarze acknowledged that Marines can sometimes have a "dark" sense of humor and give each other a hard time about tactics when speaking privately, but said that Platner’s post was something different.  "We don't post about our brothers getting wounded in action." Schwarze also took issue with posts from Platner’s account related to law enforcement, including that "all police are bastards", given that so many members of law enforcement are former active duty military. "I think it's very dangerous to say, ‘Hey, this is how veterans think and talk’ because that's just not true. I served 21 years, nine deployments, I don't know one combat veteran who makes comments like cops are bastards." Schwarze said he believes Platner has "mental issues."  "I feel bad for him. I think he should get some help. He deserves help from his time down range, from his PTSD and his mental health issues, but he certainly shouldn't be running for the United States Senate." NRSC Regional Press Secretary Samantha Cantrell added, "Anyone who makes fun of the American soldiers who gave their lives for freedom and cheers on terrorists has no place serving in the United States Senate." "That's what Platner thinks about his fellow Americans at war," journalist Magdi Jacobs, who first published the deleted entry on social media, wrote on X. "If they're not good at killing or broader tactics, he has contempt for them. He displays no empathy. The opposite, in fact." Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment. Platner, a first-time candidate who is backed by progressive champions Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, has previously responded to questions about his social posts by saying he was joking. "You should read the comments in context. It's very clear I'm joking," he previously told Fox News Digital when asked about other comments. "It's called s---posting. It's when you argue with people on the internet and try to bother them. So, yeah, no, it's very obviously not true."  Other posts Platner has been questioned about, including in a recent interview with The New York Times, include a 2013 post, which Platner later deleted, that people concerned about rape should not "get so f---ed up they wind up having sex with someone they don’t mean to." Platner has also faced scrutiny for more recent Reddit posts, including one from five years ago in which he described himself as a "communist" and "socialist." Additionally, Platner’s posts have contained alleged homophobic slurs and praise for military tactics used by Hamas. Platner became the Democrats' presumptive nominee after his rival for the nomination, two-term Gov. Janet Mills, ended her campaign last month after trailing Platner in polling and fundraising. Platner will attempt to defeat five-term incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall in a closely watched race that could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7b43a200899a00ed159b Iran is gambling that Trump will cave. It hasn’t gone well for them so far te 2026-05-20T09:13:39.598Z Iran is gambling that Trump will cave. It hasn’t gone well for them so far As reports emerge of a possible new phase of confrontation between the United States and the Islamic Republic, one reality is becoming increasingly clear: the ruling system in Tehran still does not fully believe President Donald Trump is prepared to go beyond pressure and fundamentally alter the balance of power. History does not remember those who merely manage crises. It remembers those who confront — and dismantle — the ideologies that produce them. The 20th century proved this decisively: Nazism, fascism and communism once appeared immovable, yet each ultimately collapsed under sustained and determined pressure. The Islamic Republic of Iran belongs in that same category. It is not a state that evolves toward moderation. It is an ideological system that sustains itself through repression, deception and expansion. The roots of this challenge trace back to 1979’s revolt, when a profound failure of judgment in Washington reshaped the Middle East. The removal of the late Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi — America’s most reliable regional ally during the Cold War — created a vacuum that was filled not by democratic forces, but by a radical clerical mafia whose nature was neither fully understood nor seriously examined. Critical warnings were dismissed. The ideological foundations of Khomeinism were underestimated. Even its core texts were never meaningfully studied by those responsible for shaping policy. FROM HOSTAGE CRISIS TO ASSASSINATION PLOTS: IRAN’S NEAR HALF-CENTURY WAR ON AMERICANS What followed was not transition, but collapse — chaos hardening into theocratic power, and a system built on absolutism, coercion, violence and perpetual ideological expansion. For decades, successive U.S. administrations attempted to manage this reality — through engagement, negotiation or strategic patience. The outcome was consistent: the steady expansion of a destabilizing force across the region. From Iraq to Lebanon, from Syria to Yemen, the Islamic Republic constructed a transnational terrorist network of militias and proxies, forming what is now widely recognized as the "Shia Crescent." The war on terror, launched in 2001 at immense cost, failed to confront its central engine of instability. Then came Donald Trump — and he broke the pattern. He did not reinterpret the system; he confronted it. In doing so, he changed the balance of power. MIKE PENCE: TRUMP AND OUR INCREDIBLE MILITARY ARE ENDING 47 YEARS OF IRANIAN TERROR Unlike his predecessors, he refused to treat the Islamic Republic as a state actor capable of reform through diplomacy. He recognized it for what it is: the epicenter of a transnational ideological project rooted in coercion, expansion, and permanent conflict. And he acted accordingly.   The elimination of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani was not simply a tactical strike. It was a strategic rupture in the modern Middle East. Soleimani was the architect of Iran’s regional Islamic terrorist network — the connective force linking proxy structures from Baghdad to Beirut. Removing him disrupted not only operations, but the regime’s sense of reach and impunity. For the first time in years, the system — effectively a Shia Islamic caliphate centered in Tehran — was pushed onto the defensive. TRUMP SQUEEZES IRAN WITH MAXIMUM PRESSURE — WHY IT HASN’T FORCED A BREAKTHROUGH Trump followed this with another unprecedented decision: designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization. It exposed the regime’s core institution as what it has long been in practice — a transnational instrument of ideological warfare, not a conventional military force. Clarity puts pressure on your adversary. Ambiguity lets it breathe. The impact was felt far beyond Washington. For millions of Iranians — nearly 90 million people living under repression — this was not abstract policy. It was one of the rare moments when American strategy aligned with Iranian reality. For many, Trump came to represent the possibility of breaking the grip of a regime that has held the country hostage for decades. TRUMP’S LEADERSHIP CREATES 'RARE OPPORTUNITY' FOR CHANGE IN IRAN, FORMER IRANIAN POLITICAL PRISONER SAYS That distinction is not semantic. It is strategic. Yet the story remains unfinished. But pressure is not resolution. At critical moments, signals of negotiation, pauses in escalation and incomplete follow-through introduced ambiguity into an otherwise clear framework. Time was given back to a system that survives on time. And the Islamic Republic has always been adaptive. Leadership change does not alter the structure. Its ideological foundation — hostility toward the United States and Israel, reliance on proxy warfare and internal repression — remains unchanged. The eventual succession of Ali Khamenei will unfold within an institutional framework designed for continuity. Whether authority passes to his son Mojtaba Khamenei or another insider, the machinery of control will endure. This is why partial measures fail. Remove a figure, and another emerges. Strike a facility, and it is rebuilt. Sign an agreement, and it is reinterpreted. The system absorbs impact unless something deeper breaks. IRAN REGIME UNDER 'IMMENSE PRESSURE' AMID INCOMING TRUMP ADMIN POLICIES, REGIONAL LOSSES, ECONOMIC WOES Inside Iran, the regime faces mounting internal pressure. Economic collapse and systemic corruption have become structural realities. Environmental stress is no less severe. Public anger is cumulative. The anti-regime uprisings did not disappear — they were suppressed savagely. That is not stability or legitimacy. It is compression: a machinery of repression and propaganda. Externally, the pattern is equally consistent. Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen — the map reflects design, not coincidence. Influence expands where institutions weaken. Control extends where states fragment. This is not opportunism. It is doctrine. This is not a normal geopolitical competitor. It is a system engineered for confrontation — and sustained by it. His cooperation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alongside engagement with key Persian Gulf actors such as Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's crown prince and de facto ruler, and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, pointed toward a reconfiguration of the Middle East. That would be one that prioritizes stability, economic development and strategic cooperation over ideological conflict. But frameworks do not change realities on their own. Outcomes do. IRAN WAR NEARS ‘COMPLETION’ AS TRUMP EYES DEADLINE — WHAT THE ENDGAME COULD LOOK LIKE Four decades of policy have exposed the limits of half-measures. Containment delays. Negotiation without leverage extends. Pressure without conclusion stabilizes nothing. The system in Tehran does not need victory. It needs survival. Transition, however, carries risk. Collapse would not be orderly. Networks would fragment. Some would disappear. Others would adapt. Power vacuums are never empty; they are invitations to conflict. The role of international actors — particularly coordination between the CIA and regional allies — would be critical in managing such a transition. At the same time, a credible national alternative — such as Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi — could provide continuity at a moment when fragmentation is most likely. IRAN REGIME FACES 'BEGINNING OF THE END' AS EXILED CROWN PRINCE SEES 'GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY' A stable, sovereign Iran — integrated into the international system — would fundamentally alter the balance of power in the Middle East. It would reduce proxy conflicts, strengthen economic ties and contribute to long-term regional stability. By contrast, the continuation of the current regime guarantees ongoing instability, conflict and strategic tension — a system that reproduces crisis as a method of survival. If Trump completes what he started — transitioning from mere pressure to decisive structural change — his legacy will be cemented alongside those who dismantled the defining threats of their era. If not, the opportunity may pass once again. The regime of Shia mullahs will endure, and the cost of that endurance will not be abstract. It will be measured in instability, in conflict, and in the persistence of a regime that has already shaped the Middle East for nearly half a century. For many Iranians, Trump has become a symbol of resistance to a regime they have long sought to see end. For now, Iran stands at a crossroads. And so does history. But crossroads do not determine outcomes. Decisions do. IRAN REGIME ESCALATES REPRESSION TOWARD 'NORTH KOREA-STYLE MODEL OF ISOLATION AND CONTROL' To hide the scale of its abuses, the Shia clerical regime imposed near-total internet blackouts and sweeping censorship to suppress dissent. Trump repeatedly drew attention to the suffering inside Iran and to the scale of the repression. Meanwhile, millions inside the country remain cut off, silenced and isolated. When the internet flickers back, even briefly, it feels like a fragile signal from a society still struggling to be heard. The question is whether hope can still endure. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Trump also understands that the Iranian people should not be left alone against figures such as Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, the head of the judiciary, and IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi, whose machinery of repression and propaganda continues to operate against the population until the very end of the regime. That is precisely why Trump’s name carries weight in the Iranian public imagination — whether one supports him or not, this reality cannot be ignored. The leadership in Tehran still appears convinced that Washington ultimately fears escalation more than the regime fears collapse. That assumption may become the most dangerous miscalculation in the modern Middle East. If the Islamic Republic continues testing American resolve, the next confrontation may no longer resemble calibrated deterrence. It may become the moment that determines whether Trump’s Iran doctrine was merely pressure — or the beginning of historic change. History will not remember pressure alone. It will remember whether it led to change. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ERFAN FARD Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7b2fa200899a00ed1592 Are Trump and Xi making a genuine breakthrough or is China stringing us along … again? te 2026-05-20T09:13:19.969Z Are Trump and Xi making a genuine breakthrough or is China stringing us along … again? President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was historic. Was it the pivotal moment that ends Cold War 2.0? There were few details announced during the event, but on Sunday the White House released its fact sheet on commitments Beijing made. There is always a renewal of optimism when American and communist Chinese leaders meet. There are, however, two particular reasons suggesting caution at this moment. First, Washington is back to talking to China, which has traditionally used discussions to persuade American presidents to delay taking action. And while Americans delayed, China has continued unacceptable conduct. CHILL COMING FROM TRUMP’S SUMMIT WITH XI IS PROOF OF A NEW COLD WAR WITH CHINA Take fentanyl, which has caused "the deadliest drug epidemic in history." Trump returning to Washington on Air Force One confirmed he raised the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi has made four promises to American presidents on the topic: to President Barack Obama in 2016, to Trump in 2018, to President Joe Biden in 2023, and to Trump again in 2025. The Chinese leader has violated all his pledges. Trump, to his credit, imposed an additional 20% fentanyl tariff on Chinese goods last year. But as Sara Carter, his drug czar, said in March, China has continued sales of precursors for the deadly synthetic opioid. TRUMP SAYS CHINA WILL WORK WITH HIM TO STOP FENTANYL TRAFFICKING The time for talking about this particular topic, therefore, should be over, but Washington has just allowed Xi to buy even more time. Second, Xi displayed an aggressive attitude during the summit. On Thursday, he publicly mentioned the Thucydides Trap, a reference to a declining hegemon dangerously challenging a rising power. The insult to Trump — and America itself — was striking.   "Xi’s urging that China and the U.S. overcome the Thucydides Trap and create a new paradigm of major-country relations signals his expectation that the West will accept the inevitability of being overtaken by China and therefore not challenge it anywhere on earth," Charles Burton of the Sinopsis think tank told me after the summit. BEHIND SUMMIT SMILES, XI GIVES BLUNT WARNING TO TRUMP OF 'CLASHES' AND 'CONFLICTS' Even worse, the Chinese leader on the summit’s first day talked about the "new era," Xi’s phrase for the period in which the U.S. has been pushed to the sidelines and China dominates the world. "Change is coming that hasn’t happened in 100 years," Xi in March 2023 told Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow after their 40th in-person meeting. "And we are driving this change together." To make the meaning of "new era" unmistakable, the Chinese foreign ministry announced, on the 16th, that Putin will be visiting Beijing, starting May 19. As Burton noted, "Xi views himself as thd modern heir of China’s lineage of great emperors, so the concept of fair and reciprocal relations with any foreign country is simply absent from his worldview." GORDON CHANG: CHINA'S RISING MARKETS MASK A FRAGILE ECONOMY, SOCIAL DISCONTENT Xi has long been pushing the imperial-era notion that China is the world’s only sovereign state. Chinese emperors believed they not only had the Mandate of Heaven to rule tianxia — "All Under Heaven" — but also that Heaven compelled them to do so. Xi has often used tianxia language. "The Chinese have always held that the world is united and all under heaven are one family," he declared in his 2017 New Year’s Message. Moreover, Chinese officials have continually propagated tianxia themes. As Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrote in Study Times, the influential Central Party School newspaper, "Xi Jinping thought on diplomacy" — a "thought" in Party-speak is an important body of ideology — "has made innovations on and transcended the traditional Western theories of international relations for the past 300 years." TRUMP’S CHINA THAW LEAVES TAIWAN DECISION LOOMING AS EX-NBA STAR WARNS ISLAND HOLDS KEY TO US AI RACE Wang, with his time reference, was pointing to the Peace of Westphalia of 1648, two treaties that established the current international order of competing sovereign states. Wang’s use of "transcended," consequently, hints that Xi wants a world without sovereign states, in other words, a unified world ruled by the Chinese. How can any nation cooperate with a China that believes others have no sovereignty? Charles Payne, the Fox Business anchor, intriguingly suggested to Fox anchor Jesse Watters that the Trump-Xi summit is an echo of an earlier dialogue: "This has a chance to become a Reagan-Gorbachev No. 2." COULD TRUMP'S MEETING WITH PUTIN BE THE NEXT REAGAN-GORBACHEV MOMENT? Payne’s historical analogy is far closer to the mark than Xi’s. China at the moment is not rising, as Xi, with his Thucydides Trap and "new era" references, implied. China’s economy is deteriorating, the property market is plunging, the Communist Party is racked by purges, the military is in disarray and many people are either angry or have opted out of society. Most fundamentally, the country’s demography is collapsing: China will almost surely lose more than half its population by the turn of the century. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who also prevailed over a failing state, is widely hailed as a hero because he recognized that the USSR could not be saved. In China’s ruling circles, however, he is vilified. "Why did the Soviet Union disintegrate? Why did the Soviet Communist Party collapse?" Xi Jinping asked in a secret speech to Guangdong province cadres in December 2012, one month after being named general secretary of China’s ruling organization. "An important reason was that their ideals and convictions wavered." "Finally, all it took was one quiet word from Gorbachev to declare the dissolution of the Soviet Communist Party, and a great party was gone," Xi declared in Guangdong. "In the end, nobody was a real man, nobody came out to resist." President Ronald Reagan, in his dialogue with Gorbachev, was able to stabilize relations so that the Soviet Union could dissolve without catastrophe. Xi, unfortunately, is far more determined than the Soviet leader, so Trump’s challenge to manage a faltering China will be greater. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM GORDON CHANG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7b1ca200899a00ed1589 Platner doesn’t want to wave the green flag with China, he prefers the white flag te 2026-05-20T09:13:00.510Z Platner doesn’t want to wave the green flag with China, he prefers the white flag The radical running to become Maine’s next Democratic senator has a plan for energy security. It’s called "surrender to China." Graham Platner — the progressive oyster farmer and Marine veteran who had a literal Nazi tattoo, is endorsed by Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Polls say he is poised to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins and he recently explained his approach to America's most dangerous geopolitical rival. "Our position towards China should be one of cooperation instead of one of opposition," he said, calling a hawkish posture toward Beijing "absurd." His rationale? We must join forces to address climate change. If we just work together with China on clean energy, the logic goes, we can make fossil fuels obsolete and usher in an era of peace, prosperity, and renewable power. SENATE HOPEFUL SAYS US SHOULD BE 'FAR MORE COOPERATIVE' WITH CHINA TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE It's a farcical argument for an abundance of reasons. First, China is the worst polluter in the world and doesn’t care one iota about climate change. Second, energy wars of the future will focus on the components for clean energy technology, not on fossil fuels. And third, the answer to climate change is more American energy production and innovation, not less. Let’s take these in turn. Wanting to ally with China on climate policy is equivalent to working with Iran on nuclear policy or relying on the Amish to develop AI. It literally doesn’t make sense. 'CONGRESS MUST ACT': NONPROFIT STUDY EXPOSES GREEN ENERGY ORG'S TIES TO CCP INTERESTS WHILE UNDERMINING US China presents itself as a global clean energy leader while quietly running the dirtiest major economy on earth. China still generates the majority of its electricity from coal and emits more greenhouse gases than the entire developed world combined. Its factories operate under environmental standards that would be flatly illegal in the United States, and Chinese-dominated supply chains across Southeast Asia follow the same playbook. China may produce more solar panels than any other country, but it does so by being willing to poison its workers, its water and its neighbors to undercut everyone else on price. That being said, I’m sure China would be happy to make would-be-Sen. Platner a poster child for its greenwashing. Communist countries are always looking for another Walter Duranty. (Duranty, a New York Times reporter, infamously won a Pulitzer Prize for stories covering up how the Soviet Union murdered millions of Ukrainians in what is called the Holodomor.) FROM MOJAVE TO BEIJING: HOW AMERICA QUIETLY CONCEDED THE RARE EARTH RACE As for future energy wars, environmental radicals seem to envision gathering around the solar battery-powered, zero emissions, electric campfire, singing "Kumbaya" with the commies once there is no need to worry about oil. The progressive darling Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., recently riffed on this point, arguing that the energy crisis would be avoided if we just "invest[ed] in solar and wind and geothermal and battery storage and electric vehicles."  It all sounds idyllic … that is, until one remembers that China holds the keys to the global supply of wind farms, rooftop solar panels, electric vehicles and other energy innovations with its stranglehold on critical minerals. Critical minerals that make clean energy possible. But according to the International Energy Agency, for 19 out of 20 important strategic minerals, China is the leading refiner, with an average market share of 70%. China controls 80% or more of the global battery supply chain's midstream and downstream segments, with near-monopoly shares of 95% or above in some categories. Lithium, cobalt, graphite, rare earth elements — the building blocks of the very clean tech Khanna praises — pass through Chinese refineries on their way to the rest of the world. WHY US MUST ASSERT INDUSTRIAL DOMINANCE IN LIGHT OF CHINA-EUROPE TIES All the more reason to work closely with China, right? Wrong. China has already started weaponizing that dominance. In 2025, Beijing imposed sweeping export controls on lithium-ion battery supply chains covering battery cells, cathode materials, and production equipment. Earlier this year, Chinese export controls on rare earth elements cut U.S. yttrium imports by approximately 95%, driving prices to roughly 69 times their pre-control levels. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION All of this is no excuse for the United States to give up on clean energy. The oil and gas crisis at the Strait of Hormuz only emphasizes our need to diversify our energy resources. Rather, it’s a sign that we need to beat China at their own game, ramping up domestic critical mineral and clean energy production, just as the Trump administration has already been doing, and legislation like the DOMINANCE Act seeks to support.  Which brings us to our last point. The environment does best not when we work more with monopolistic, high-polluting China, but when America does more. The American shale revolution — which environmentalists still rail against — cut U.S. emissions to a 25-year low during Trump’s first term. AI-driven data centers are poised to spark the largest private clean energy buildout in American history, all driven by market forces. And U.S. manufacturing is nearly four times more emissions efficient than China’s. Growth, innovation and smart environmental regulations to curb the worst abuses have done more to cut carbon emissions than any international agreement or Chinese production facility. We don’t need China to tackle climate change. We need an America First environmentalism. Graham Platner doesn’t want to be a China hawk, and that’s his right. But when a wannabe senator thinks the path to peace is cooperating with an adversarial country that pollutes with abandon and controls the clean energy supply, that’s worse than stupid. It’s dangerous. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7af4a200899a00ed157e Raffensperger Loses in Primary for Georgia Governor te 2026-05-20T09:12:20.935Z Raffensperger Loses in Primary for Georgia Governor In his campaign for Georgia governor, Mr. Raffensperger found that G.O.P. voters still blamed him for Mr. Trump’s 2020 loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7ae1a200899a00ed1575 He Helped Start a Cosmetics Empire, Then Gave It Up to Be a Priest te 2026-05-20T09:12:01.414Z He Helped Start a Cosmetics Empire, Then Gave It Up to Be a Priest A mystical encounter 12 years ago led Scott Vincent Borba, a founder of E.L.F. Beauty, on a journey that will culminate this week, when he is ordained as a Roman Catholic priest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7acda200899a00ed156c High Gas Prices Are Squeezing America’s Food Banks te 2026-05-20T09:11:41.647Z High Gas Prices Are Squeezing America’s Food Banks The organizations that feed millions were already dealing with cuts, inflation and more people seeking help. Now the war in Iran is forcing groups to make hard choices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7abaa200899a00ed1563 Trump’s Spring Revenge Tour Routed G.O.P. Foes. But Fall Headwinds Loom. te 2026-05-20T09:11:22.207Z Trump’s Spring Revenge Tour Routed G.O.P. Foes. But Fall Headwinds Loom. He has used his sway with his base to oust wayward Republicans more than he has made inroads with the independents his party needs to defeat Democrats in November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7aa6a200899a00ed155a Faulty Part in UPS Plane Crash Was Often Overlooked, Witnesses Say te 2026-05-20T09:11:02.348Z Faulty Part in UPS Plane Crash Was Often Overlooked, Witnesses Say Investigators suggested that infrequent maintenance requirements, among other issues, appeared to contribute to the faulty part that caused the crash, which killed 15 people last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7a92a200899a00ed1551 Prison to Pardons to Payouts: Jan. 6 Rioters Are Elated at Trump Compensation Fund te 2026-05-20T09:10:42.783Z Prison to Pardons to Payouts: Jan. 6 Rioters Are Elated at Trump Compensation Fund The possibility that people who ransacked the Capitol could get money from the government they attacked is the latest head-spinning twist in President Trump’s effort to rewrite the history of Jan. 6. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7a7fa200899a00ed1548 Candidates Backed by Trump, Ocasio-Cortez Triumph in Key House Primaries te 2026-05-20T09:10:23.311Z Candidates Backed by Trump, Ocasio-Cortez Triumph in Key House Primaries The president’s preferred candidate ousted an incumbent in Kentucky, while a Democratic primary in Pennsylvania was a win for the democratic socialists. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d78a5a200899a00ed147e Police Association Backs Ciscomani As Mendoza’s Past Policing Comments Resurface te 2026-05-20T09:02:29.552Z Police Association Backs Ciscomani As Mendoza’s Past Policing Comments Resurface By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Police Association endorsed Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani this week as renewed scrutiny emerged over past comments by Democratic congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza supporting reallocating police funding. The endorsement comes as Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District is expected to remain one of the nation’s most competitive House races heading into the 2026 election cycle. According to a report published by the Arizona Globe, Mendoza is facing renewed criticism following the resurfacing of comments made during a June 11, 2020, debate hosted by the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission for Legislative District 11 candidates. In footage cited by the report, Mendoza discussed policing and public safety amid the nationwide unrest surrounding policing in 2020. Q: Would you defund police? Arizona Democrat JoAnna Mendoza: "I support the reallocation of funding…" Democrats don't stand with law enforcement officers.pic.twitter.com/s6Y38a66F5 — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 13, 2026 “Seeing a police officer is fear,” Mendoza said during the debate. “There are hundreds of murders at the hands of police brutality.” The report also cited additional statements attributed to Mendoza criticizing law enforcement and immigration enforcement operations. According to statements circulated by Republican operatives this year and referenced in the report, Mendoza said law enforcement officials “are not going out to catch criminals, as a matter of fact, it’s the complete opposite. And they’re even killing American citizens.” “Reallocating funds from the police is the same as defunding the police, and everyone with a brain knows that,” RNC spokesman Nick Poche said in a statement, according to the Globe. “Mendoza thinks Arizonans are stupid, but her rabid anti-law enforcement rhetoric speaks for itself, and voters know she’s a defund the police extremist who hates law enforcement.” The Arizona Globe report stated Mendoza also advocated reallocating portions of police funding toward other community programs during the 2020 debate, aligning with positions associated with the national “defund the police” movement that gained prominence following the death of George Floyd. Meanwhile, Ciscomani secured the Arizona Police Association’s endorsement this week. In a statement released by the campaign, the organization cited Ciscomani’s record on border security, public safety, and support for law enforcement officers. Honored to be ENDORSED by the Arizona Police Association during National Police Week! 💙 I’ll always back the men and women who put on the badge and work every day to keep our communities safe. We’re going to keep fighting for safe communities and strong public safety policies… pic.twitter.com/utIVNhTOho — Juan Ciscomani (@JuanCiscomani) May 14, 2026 Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District remains one of the key battleground districts nationally as Republicans seek to maintain control of the U.S. House and Democrats attempt to reclaim a majority. Ciscomani first won the seat in 2022 and was reelected in 2024 following closely contested races. In a district where public safety and border security remain major voter concerns, Republicans are likely to use Mendoza’s resurfaced comments aggressively as they seek to hold the seat in 2026. As of publication, Mendoza’s campaign had not publicly responded to the resurfaced video or criticism surrounding the remarks referenced in the Arizona Globe report. 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 Police Association Backs Ciscomani As Mendoza’s Past Policing Comments Resurface first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7890a200899a00ed1475 DOJ Launches West Coast Healthcare Fraud Strike Force Targeting Arizona, California, Nevada te 2026-05-20T09:02:08.910Z DOJ Launches West Coast Healthcare Fraud Strike Force Targeting Arizona, California, Nevada By Ethan Faverino | The U.S. Department of Justice has formed the West Coast Healthcare Fraud Strike Force, a new multi-district initiative targeting the significant rise in healthcare fraud across Arizona, California, and Nevada. The effort unites federal prosecutors with law enforcement partners to protect Arizona taxpayers, patients, and legitimate healthcare services from sophisticated fraud networks. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald of the DOJ’s Fraud Division cited data showing sharp increases in fraud activity in the three states. “The Fraud Division is committed to bringing that same relentless, data-driven prosecutorial force to bear across every corner of this region,” said McDonald, “making unmistakably clear that no scheme is too sophisticated, no network too large or small, and no fraudster too distant to escape federal accountability.” Arizona has been particularly hard-hit and is already on the front lines of enforcement. U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine for the District of Arizona noted that federal law enforcement and his office have already disrupted fraud schemes worth over a billion dollars of taxpayer money in the state. “Our mission as part of the West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force is to ensure Americans who need critical services are not used as pawns to make bad actors rich,” Courchaine stated. “Through excellent investigations, trial work, and seizures of ill-gotten gains, the District of Arizona will continue safeguarding those services.” Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes told The Center Square, “Arizona has been on the front lines of fighting Medicaid fraud for the past several years, and we welcome the federal government’s help in combatting this problem.” Mayes also highlighted that since 2023, her office has indicted 166 individuals and entities and recovered or seized more than $139 million in cash and assets. Recent Arizona cases underscore the scale of the threat. In one scheme, Farrukh Jarar Ali, a 41 year old Pakistan-based operator, was charged with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and related offenses after allegedly submitting approximately $650 million in false and fraudulent claims to Arizona’s Medicaid program (AHCCCS) through at least 41 substance abuse treatment clinics. Many patients were recruited from homeless populations or Native American reservations, and clinics often provided little or no legitimate care. AHCCCS paid out roughly $564 million before the scene was uncovered. Ali personally received about $24.5 million and used some proceeds to purchase luxury real estate in Dubai. In another prosecution, Phoenix residents Alexandra Gehrke and her husband Jeffery King were sentenced to 15.5 years and 14 years in prison, for orchestrating a massive wound graft fraud scheme. Between November 2022 and May 2024, they and co-conspirators submitted over $1.2 billion in false or fraudulent claims to Medicare and other insurers for medically unnecessary bioengineered skin substitutes applied to elderly and terminally ill patients — often through illegal kickbacks and regardless of medical need. Federal programs paid out nearly $615 million. Authorities seized substantial assets from the couple, including $97 million from bank accounts, luxury vehicles, life insurance annuities, cash, and gold and silver. Mayes also referenced a prior $2.5 billion Medicaid fraud scheme involving fraudulent sober living homes targeting Native Americans, from which the state recovered only about 5% of losses. Her office has since launched a $6 million grant program to assist affected tribal nations. The new Strike Force builds on these successes and addresses emerging threats identified by Scott Lampert, Acting Deputy Inspector General for Investigations at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Lampert pointed to “sham operations designed to appear legitimate while exploiting patients and inflating claims through increasingly sophisticated methods.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post DOJ Launches West Coast Healthcare Fraud Strike Force Targeting Arizona, California, Nevada first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d787ca200899a00ed146c GOP Secretary Of State Candidate Backs Precinct Voting Over Vote Centers te 2026-05-20T09:01:48.365Z GOP Secretary Of State Candidate Backs Precinct Voting Over Vote Centers By Staff Reporter | The Republican candidate for the Arizona secretary of state race stands in support of precinct-based voting. Alexander Kolodin, a Republican lawmaker representing LD3, told Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller in a sit-down interview that precinct-based voting had “the opposite” effect of disenfranchising disabled voters.  Rather, Kolodin said that the vote center model preferred by his opponent — incumbent Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat — presents a greater risk for disenfranchisement because of the distance between vote centers. “Precinct-based voting — I want to make this very clear — is the opposite of disenfranchising disabled voters. It is the vote center model that disenfranchises the most disabled voters because, again, it’s that travel time, it’s that distance,” said Kolodin.  Kolodin added that the distances between vote centers compared to precinct polling were more costly, gas- and time-wise. Kolodin likened the cost to taxation, with the greater burden on disabled voters. “It’s almost a poll tax. Imagine how much gasoline it costs these days to drive 30 miles. You drive 30 miles there and back, I tell you in my car that’s going to cost me $10, $15 bucks. So, I’d have to pay that money in order to vote,” said Kolodin. “It’s hard for me to get a caregiver who can have that much time to take me if I’m a disabled person that far to vote, whereas if I have a polling place in my precinct, that becomes a much easier lift for me.” “Precinct based Voting is the opposite of disenfranchising disabled Voters” @realAlexKolodin @bradlmiller pic.twitter.com/uirsdhV0tT — Pinal County Attorney's Office (@PCAOAZ) May 18, 2026 Earlier this month, Secretary of State Fontes lost a court fight with Pinal County over its precinct-based voting model. Fontes sued in 2024 to force the county to adopt vote centers under the guise of retaining precinct-based voting.  In the 2025 Election Procedures Manual (EPM), Fontes mandated that all counties with precinct-based voting repurpose the Accessible Voting Devices (AVDs) to contain provisional ballots for the entire county. AVDs were intended and used exclusively in the past for voters with disabilities. Under Fontes’ design, precinct-based polling places would deprioritize voters with disabilities by requiring them to share this specialized voting equipment with out-of-precinct voters. The court ruled that Fontes’ mandate would likely disenfranchise disabled voters. Fontes dismissed the judge’s ruling as “sid[ing] with conspiracy theorists” in a social media post. He claimed his 2025 EPM policy wasn’t rooted in a desire to force “de facto” vote center models, as the court ruling stated, but instead an intent to allow voters with disabilities to vote wherever they wanted in the county.  “We were trying to help voters with disabilities just go to whatever polling place they can get to the easiest and cast a ballot from anywhere in their county,” said Fontes. “Unfortunately, for now, the politics have won in the court.” However, that EPM policy didn’t explicitly limit AVDs usage to out-of-precinct voters with disabilities. The policy opened up the AVDs to all out-of-precinct voters. “If the voter declines or is unable to travel to the voter’s assigned polling place, permit the voter to vote a provisional ballot in the correct ballot style for the voter’s assigned precinct using an accessible voting device that is programmed to contain all ballot styles,” stated the 2025 EPM. “The election official should inform the voter that their provisional ballot will be counted only if it is confirmed the voter is otherwise eligible to vote and did not vote early or at another voting location and had that other ballot counted as determined by the County Recorder.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post GOP Secretary Of State Candidate Backs Precinct Voting Over Vote Centers first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7865a200899a00ed145c Lake Havasu City Restaurant Inspections, March 2026 te 2026-05-20T09:01:25.901Z Lake Havasu City Restaurant Inspections, March 2026 Reported by the Mohave County Department of Health. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7852a200899a00ed1453 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Future of demolished HRMC building unknown te 2026-05-20T09:01:06.269Z 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Future of demolished HRMC building unknown Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d783ea200899a00ed144a Lake Havasu City candidate Q&A | What is the city's most important issue? te 2026-05-20T09:00:46.641Z Lake Havasu City candidate Q&A | What is the city's most important issue? As the 2026 primary election approaches, with early voting set to begin June 24, Today’s News-Herald is asking Lake Havasu City Council candidates one question each week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d7133a200899a00ed12fd Army trains for modern battlefield with Texas exercise focused on speed, technology te 2026-05-20T08:30:43.660Z Army trains for modern battlefield with Texas exercise focused on speed, technology FORT HOOD, Texas — The Army is embracing state-of-the-art technology to adapt to the evolving demands of the modern battlefield.  ‘Operation Hood Strike’ brought units from the Army's active duty, reserves and National Guard to Fort Hood, Texas for a rigorous, hands-on stress test. Canadian troops joined the training too. "We're a total Army. We're a total engineer regiment. And we will fight with them in wartime. So we have to train with them here in peacetime," Col. Justin Pritchard, 36th Engineer Brigade Commander, said.  Troops were thrown into a realistic combat scenario. Their mission was to cross Lake Belton and close in on enemy territory.  US RAMPS UP NUCLEAR WEAPONS PRODUCTION TO COLD WAR LEVELS AS CHINA PURSUES ‘UNPRECEDENTED’ BUILDUP Engineers built a seven float raft consisting of two ramps and five bays. Capt. Bruce Burgener, 43rd Multi-Role Bridge Company Commander, said it's the standard ramp and bay configuration to move M1 Abrams tanks.  "Anything less than that won't move them," Burgener said. "Our goal is to get as much throughput as possible for friendly forces." Burgener said his company has received "a lot of new troops," and that the training gives his higher-ranked troops the opportunity to work with the newer ones. He broke this training into three phases: ‘crawl, walk, run.’  "At this stage, we're about at the walk stage for our company," Burgener said. "So we're slowly working towards getting to a run stage where we'd be able to work a lot more efficiently with our new soldiers." ‘NOBODY SHOULD GO ALONE’: 1,500 STRANGERS HONOR WWII VETERAN WITH NO KNOWN FAMILY Once all the equipment and personnel are in place, the assault across the water begins. The Texas National Guard swooped in with Chinook helicopters to provide recon and dropped sections of a bridge into the water.  Lt. Col. Travis Shahan, 961st Engineer Battalion Commander, said air assets are crucial to dropping large payloads in hard-to-reach areas. "Sometimes, when you build a bridge, there's a little bit of difficulty getting all the equipment you need to the water," Shahan said.  Troops crossing the bridge already know what the enemy territory looks like because it's been mapped out at the tactical command center. The map allows every soldier, from the highest rank down to line infantry, to know how they fit into the mission.  "If you're working in an office, it's pretty easy to plan this stuff. But when you're out here and the aircraft are flying here overhead at midnight... It's much harder when you're when you're out here trying to execute," Maj. Salem Maud, the Battalion Executive Officer, said.  'Operation Hood Strike’ happens every year at Fort Hood, but each year is different since the modern battlefield is constantly changing. While Col. Adam Rasmussen, 420th Engineer Brigade Commander, said the Army is trying to get soldiers out of harms way, he said war is "still a very much a human endeavor." "We want soldiers who can innovate, and there's no better person to innovate how to get a human out of the breach than a human who has been through the pain of a breach," Rasmussen said. "That human knows how important it is to get an automated system or an unmanned or an AI system into the breach instead of a human." PENTAGON'S NEW UFO FILE RELEASE LOGS NEAR-MISS AS ‘SUPER-HEATED’ ORBS APPROACH US HELICOPTER In 2025, the Army set a goal to recruit 60,500 active duty troops, according to the Army Recruiting Command. They cracked their goal by 103.47% and recruited 62,050 soldiers.  The Recruiting Command reported the Army Reserves aimed to recruit 14,320 troops in 2025. The Reserves fell short, only meeting 86.76% of their goal with 12,426 recruits.  "The way we recruit and retain is that we get them out here doing very challenging but rewarding training. They may not enjoy it 100% that minute, but by the end of the day, they think they have just done the coolest thing in the world," Rasmussen said.   "They signed up to do just this," Pritchard said. "Anytime we can get out and do what they signed up for the Army to do… That just encourages you, like, this is why I served. This is why I want to stay in the army and continue serving the nation." The units involved in ‘Operation Hood Strike’ are not preparing for a specific deployment. Rasmussen said the training is still critical to bring the newer soldiers up to speed.  "Every hour these soldiers are on the battlefield, they become more lethal," Rasmussen said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d60cba200899a00ed1077 The art of perfection: How Trump survives even his worst blunders through sheer repetition te 2026-05-20T07:20:43.905Z The art of perfection: How Trump survives even his worst blunders through sheer repetition Donald Trump is a master of revisionist history. He can argue that TikTok is a national security threat and then that it’s crucially important to society. Reminds me of when he famously said I could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and not lose support and I thought he’s probably right – now, at least, among the MAGA diehards. And he does it through the sheer power of repetition. TRUMP PULLS BACK CURTAIN ON WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM'S FORTRESS-LIKE DEFENSES ABOVE AND DEEP BELOW How many times have you heard that the Jan. 6 rioters, who he summoned to the Capitol, are great patriots? Despite the fact that they attacked and injured police officers, invaded members’ offices and were calling for Mike Pence’s hanging? When that happened, even many Republicans thought Trump was finished. Big-name members of the GOP, along with the Democrats, denounced him in harsh terms. 'SHARK TANK' STAR BACKS TRUMP'S WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM PLAN AMID SECURITY CONCERNS: ‘IT’S BIPARTISAN’ But Trump gave the same answer again and again. Flipping his usual law-and-order stance, he argued it wasn’t really a riot. It wasn’t that big a deal. After hearing him say that hundreds of times, some people thought, well, there must be something to it. He wouldn’t just be making it up. For all his unscripted digressions, Trump has an uncanny ability to stay on message. He’s like the boisterous guy in the Home Depot parking lot, using a megaphone to shout at anyone within earshot. But hey, this is a guy who’s still arguing about the 2016 election – which he won. Trump still says the 2020 election was stolen from him – though that’s never been substantiated in court, and he was the one making calls to try to flip votes. The latest uproar is about Trump settling his IRS lawsuit by creating a $1.7 billion fund that would be used for the benefit of the Jan. 6 protestors, even those convicted of serious crimes. RELATED: APOLOGIES AND CASH HEADED TO ALLEGED WEAPONIZATION VICTIMS IN BILLION-DOLLAR TRUMP SETTLEMENT During his out-of-office years, Trump battled four criminal investigations, which everyone now agrees actually helped him by looking like political persecution. And that obviously fed his unquenchable desire for retribution. During the first impeachment, the president, according to a transcript, asked Volodymyr Zelenskyy to announce an investigation of Joe Biden and his son Hunter. This was after Trump personally ordered a freeze on nearly $400 million in congressionally approved aid to Ukraine.  "I heard you had a prosecutor who was very good and he was shut down and that’s really unfair," a transcript has Trump saying. "A lot of people are talking about that, the way they shut your very good prosecutor down and you had some very bad people involved… "There’s a lot of talk about Biden’s son, that Biden stopped the prosecution and a lot of people want to find out about that, so whatever you can do with the attorney general would be great. Biden went around bragging that he stopped the prosecution, so if you can look into it... It sounds horrible to me." TRUMP WARNS IRAN'S 'CLOCK IS TICKING': MOVE 'FAST' OR 'THERE WON'T BE ANYTHING LEFT' Problem? Nah. The president kept calling it a "perfect phone call." Got that? The Senate did not convict on the House impeachment charges. Which brings us to the war in Iran. The president has gone back and forth in his rhetoric so many times it’s downright dizzying. Trump said "a whole civilization will die tonight." Then he kept extending the deadline. He said Tehran’s response was "garbage" and didn’t bother to read it. The resumed bombing campaign was set for yesterday – but Trump agreed to a brief pause at the urging of the heads of three Middle East countries. In terms of message discipline, Trump has said perhaps hundreds of times that the war is over, that he can get out anytime, that our military crushed Iran’s defenses, wiping out its navy and air force, and that’s all true.   Bursting with sarcasm, the president said on Truth Social that the "entire Military walks out of Tehran, weapons dropped and hands held high, each shouting ‘I surrender, I surrender’ while wildly waving the representative White Flag, and if their entire remaining Leadership signs all necessary ‘Documents of Surrender,’ and admit their defeat to the great power and force of the magnificent U.S.A." that the press would still write Iran achieved a ‘Masterful and Brilliant Victory.’" I don’t doubt that some of the negative coverage is driven by anti-Trump hostility in the media, but I have to defend the press to some degree here. No journalist or commentator would dispute the breadth of America’s military victory, though it could be mentioned more frequently. But with dueling blockades and the Strait of Hormuz still unopened, that is the story right now.  There’s no way to avoid focusing on that, since the ceasefire hangs in the balance, with no apparent progress on getting the mullahs to give up on developing nuclear weapons. Trump was so determined to hammer that home that he got into this exchange before leaving for China. A reporter asked whether the president was motivated to make a deal with Iran because of "Americans’ financial situations." "Not even a little bit," Trump said — and then it happened. TRUMP MEETS NETANYAHU, SAYS HE WANTS IRAN DEAL BUT REMINDS TEHRAN OF ‘MIDNIGHT HAMMER’ OPERATION "The only thing that matters when I’m talking about Iran — they can’t have a nuclear weapon. I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody. I think about one thing — we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. That’s all." That was such a rare linguistic blunder by Trump – he repeated the offending sound bite rather than framing the question in more favorable terms, as he usually does. Democrats, the press and other detractors denounced the comments, with television and online sites replaying his words again and again. "That’s a perfect statement. I’d make it again," Trump told Fox’s Bret Baier. Perfect. There’s that word again. None of this "I regret that my words were misinterpreted" or any loser talk like that. It was sheer perfection. Despite his involvement with two foreign wars and sinking polls at home, Trump doesn’t let go of past obsessions. As the New York Times reports, Trump’s aides have been holding secret talks with Greenland and demanding a much larger U.S. role on the island. Greenland’s leaders are worried about the tactics. Greenland again? Really? Donald Trump makes news about everything. We have all been living in Trumpworld for a decade. He’ll generate a dozen controversies between now and Memorial Day. And that’s a perfect prediction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d576aa200899a00ed0a7c Georgia Republicans head to runoff in secretary of state race defined by 2020 election claims te 2026-05-20T06:40:42.109Z Georgia Republicans head to runoff in secretary of state race defined by 2020 election claims Vernon Jones and Tim Fleming are heading to a runoff after neither claimed at least 50% of the vote in Georgia’s Republican primary for secretary of state on Tuesday. The Republican field included Jones, Fleming, Gabriel Sterling, Kelvin King and Ted Metz, while Democrats Cam Ashling, Dana Barrett, Adrian Consonery Jr. and Penny Brown Reynolds competed for their party’s nomination for Georgia’s top election officer. The race underscored how disputes stemming from the 2020 presidential election, including claims from President Donald Trump that the contest was stolen, continue to shape debates over voting laws and election security years later. 2026 MIDTERMS: PRIMARIES, KEY RACES AND ELECTION RESULTS The winner of the runoff on June 16 will advance to the general election in November, where control of the office overseeing voter registration, election certification and ballot administration is expected to remain a closely watched issue in one of the nation’s most competitive battleground states. Sterling, Georgia’s former chief operating officer in the secretary of state’s office, entered the race with statewide name recognition after publicly defending Georgia’s handling of the 2020 election. Jones, a former Democratic state lawmaker turned Trump ally, campaigned as a staunch supporter of the president and emerged as a fierce critic of the state’s election system. REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: DEMOCRATS SAY THEY CAN STILL FLIP THE HOUSE DESPITE GOP REDISTRICTING GAINS IN THE SOUTH King is a general contractor who previously ran for U.S. Senate and is married to State Election Board member and conservative commentator Janelle King. Fleming previously worked in the secretary of state’s office when current Republican Gov. Brian Kemp held the position. The former chairman of the Georgia Republican Party pitched himself as a conservative focused on tightening election procedures. Metz, the Libertarian Party’s 2022 gubernatorial nominee, also joined the GOP primary field. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican who drew national attention after rejecting efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 presidential election results, is running for governor. This is a developing story. Check back for the latest election results and updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d52baa200899a00ed09c8 DHS blasts California sanctuary policies after jail releases illegal immigrant accused in hit-and-run te 2026-05-20T06:20:42.317Z DHS blasts California sanctuary policies after jail releases illegal immigrant accused in hit-and-run Federal immigration officials blasted California’s sanctuary policies Tuesday after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested an illegal immigrant accused of critically injuring a 4-year-old boy in a hit-and-run crash. Aman Kumar, an Indian national living in the U.S. illegally, was arrested by ICE on May 13 after previously being released from local custody. According to the Fresno Sheriff’s Department, Kumar was initially arrested last month after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run crash. He was charged with felony hit-and-run causing death or injury. Police said Kumar was driving a vehicle that struck a 4-year-old boy in Fresno, California, KSEE reported. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRUCKER ACCUSED IN FATAL CALIFORNIA CRASH RELEASED BY BIDEN ADMIN AFTER 2022 BORDER CROSSING The child had been playing on a swing set in a nearby backyard before leaving through a gate and entering the roadway, authorities said. Investigators said several vehicles stopped after seeing the child in the street, but Kumar allegedly drove around the stopped traffic using the bike lane before hitting the boy. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the child was hospitalized in critical but stable condition and is expected to survive. TRUMP ADMIN URGES NEWSOM TO HONOR ICE DETAINERS FOR MORE THAN 33K CRIMINAL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS DHS criticized California’s sanctuary policies after Kumar was later released from jail. "This monster who almost killed a 4-year-old boy has been charged with a felony hit-and-run," DHS acting assistant secretary Lauren Bis said in a statement.  "Sanctuary politicians in California released this criminal illegal alien from jail back onto the streets," she continued. "Thanks to the brave men and women of ICE law enforcement, this criminal illegal alien was arrested outside a criminal court." NEWSOM'S SANCTUARY POLICIES UNDER FIRE AFTER DRUNK ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT KILLS ELDERLY MAN According to DHS, Kumar illegally entered the United States in 2023 and was later released under the Biden administration. The department also pointed to a letter ICE Director Todd Lyons sent in February to California Attorney General Rob Bonta urging the state to honor ICE detainers involving more than 33,000 undocumented immigrants in custody across California. "DHS is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom and his fellow California sanctuary politicians to stop putting American lives at risk by releasing criminals into our communities to commit more crimes and hurt more innocent people," Bis said. DHS said California’s failure to honor ICE detainers has resulted in the release of 4,561 undocumented immigrants with criminal charges or convictions since Jan. 20. The department said those individuals were accused of crimes including homicide, assault, burglary, drug offenses, weapons offenses and sexual offenses. Fox News Digital has reached out to Newsom’s office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d4b9da200899a00ed0895 ‘Ask YouTube’ brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts te 2026-05-20T05:50:21.150Z ‘Ask YouTube’ brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts Google is completely revamping its search experience, and that doesn't stop at YouTube. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d44aaa200899a00ed079e Squad-endorsed socialist wins heated primary to represent America’s birthplace te 2026-05-20T05:20:42.110Z Squad-endorsed socialist wins heated primary to represent America’s birthplace Philadelphia’s Chris Rabb, a far-left state lawmaker backed by the "Squad," won the crowded and at-times-heated Democratic primary contest for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District. The district — rated the most Democratic in the nation — includes much of Center City, all of North Philadelphia and West Philadelphia, and is one of the few Black-majority districts in the country, with Tuesday night’s results essentially foreshadowing November’s likely outcome. Rabb, whose district includes Mount Airy and West Oak Lane, celebrated endorsements from progressive figures, including members of the "Squad." SOROS-BACKED PHILADELPHIA DA SURVIVES PRIMARY CHALLENGE, BUT POTENTIAL GOP WRINKLE AHEAD State Sen. Sharif Street is the son of former popular yet controversial Mayor John Street, and is endorsed by several officials including his father’s predecessor Ed Rendell. He is a former chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and appeared to characterize himself as the true Philadelphian in the race. "People who are from, live and can vote in Philadelphia have supported me," Street told the Penn Capital-Star. "People who are from outside the city, they’re cozying up to my opponents." Besides Rendell, Street had the endorsement of the state party, Mayor Cherelle Parker and other noted Philadelphians. Street, who is Muslim, made news when he spoke out against a virulent anti-Israel protest in the city earlier this year, telling Fox News Digital at the time he "forcefully condemn[s] the antisemitic rally that took place today in Rittenhouse Square." Rep. Gregorio Casar, D-Texas, was one of several lawmakers to endorse Rabb, saying in a joint statement with Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., that Rabb is a "social justice activist [and] an educator who helped unionize 1,500 adjunct professors and a legislator who has taken on Republicans and the billionaire class to create a democracy that works for everyone rather than just the wealthy few." PHILLY'S FIREFIGHTERS UNION BACKS BOB CASEY'S RIVAL IN SENATE RACE Rabb, 56, said in a statement that he also welcomed the endorsement of the left-wing Working Families Party and the Justice Democrats — a group that has supported "Squad" members and other federal candidates of similar ideology. "Our coalition is people-powered, and our allies are united in our fight to demand a prosperous future for the multiracial working class families and communities who are the heart of Philly and represent our city’s incredible strength and potential," he said. Rabb’s political history includes working with the first elected Black Democrat in the Senate, Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun of Illinois, in the 1990s. Two Black Republicans had been elected previously in the 1880s from Mississippi. Rabb was endorsed by Philadelphia City Council Minority Leader Kendra Brooks and Minority Whip Nicolas O’Rourke, both of the WFP. Republicans have just one member on council — longtime Northeast Philadelphia representative Brian O’Neill, whose presence is considered the "third party." Dr. Ala Stanford was recently a Biden administration HHS appointee — as she led the agency’s "Region III" covering Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania. The pediatric surgeon made news during her tenure for setting up a major 24-hour COVID-19 vaccine site at Temple University’s Liacouras Center at 15th Street and Montgomery Avenue and reportedly making house calls to offer testing. With no clear Republican challenger, Tuesday night’s winner is expected to sail to victory in November in what is considered the nation’s most Democratic Congressional District. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d4280a200899a00ed075e NAU ROUNDUP: Men repeat as Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field champions, women finish runner-up te 2026-05-20T05:11:28.395Z NAU ROUNDUP: Men repeat as Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field champions, women finish runner-up A look at news and results from NAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d426ba200899a00ed0745 Tempe City Council runoff election results: Incumbents appear to be trailing behind te 2026-05-20T05:11:07.322Z Tempe City Council runoff election results: Incumbents appear to be trailing behind Maricopa County Elections posted the initial, unofficial results for the runoff election for the Tempe City Council. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d400da200899a00ed06bf Former top Oregon GOP official secures nomination for governor as Republicans target blue-state pickup te 2026-05-20T05:01:01.981Z Former top Oregon GOP official secures nomination for governor as Republicans target blue-state pickup Former state House Minority Leader Christine Drazan won Oregon’s Republican primary for governor on Tuesday, emerging from a crowded field of candidates seeking the chance to flip the governor’s mansion in a state Democrats have controlled for nearly four decades. The Republican field included former Portland Trail Blazers player and businessman Chris Dudley, state Rep. Ed Diehl and Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell. 2026 MIDTERMS: PRIMARIES, KEY RACES AND ELECTION RESULTS Drazan entered the race as one of the best-known Republicans in the state following her close 2022 loss to Kotek. Diehl focused his campaign on lowering taxes and reducing state spending, while Bethell emphasized homelessness, public safety and government accountability. FORMER TRAIL BLAZERS CENTER CHRIS DUDLEY MAKES SECOND RUN FOR GOVERNOR OF OREGON Dudley, a 16-year NBA veteran, campaigned as a political outsider with backing from prominent Oregon business figures, including Nike co-founder Phil Knight. Republicans in the race focused heavily on homelessness, public safety, drug policy and the high cost of living, arguing Democratic leadership in Salem and Portland has failed to adequately address those issues. The GOP has not won an Oregon governor’s race since 1982, but the Republican Party believes voter frustration over crime, homelessness and affordability could make the race more competitive this midterm cycle. Drazan will now face incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek in November. Kotek has faced criticism over homelessness, including rising unsheltered populations and struggles to expand housing capacity, as well as education and transportation funding, though she drew little opposition in her bid for a second term. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d3fe4a200899a00ed069b ICE arrest of Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo sparks backlash te 2026-05-20T05:00:20.478Z ICE arrest of Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo sparks backlash It’s a porch that could be anywhere in Tucson, and the scene in the video is one that is becoming increasingly common. Several federal immigration agents are standing in front of a door and holding a metal screen open.  Then you hear the question from inside: “Where is the warrant? Where is the warrant?”  Video footage shows part of the arrest of longtime Tucson resident Karla Toledo on Monday morning at her home. The video, shared with Luminaria by Toledo’s family, has become the latest flashpoint in Southern Arizona’s ongoing fight against the increasingly aggressive immigration tactics and policies of the second Trump administration. Advocates argue it’s also a sign of the shifting nature of enforcement that focuses on people with legal immigration status or immigrants who have not committed serious crimes.  Toledo is a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA, which gives young immigrants brought to the country as children legal protection from deportation as well as the right to work in the United States. The arrest of DACA recipients who had no criminal charges was rare under other U.S. administrations. It is among the hallmarks of the second Trump presidency and has introduced a new undercurrent of terror and uncertainty in immigrant communities.  “The intention is to create fear in communities and disempower people to take action,” said attorney River Feldmann, a local movement lawyer who organizes with Red de DefensAZ, a group that supports detained people in Arizona. Advocates say video shared with Arizona Luminaria shows ICE agents before arresting Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo in May. The response to Toledo’s arrest was immediate: ScholarshipsA-Z, which works with undocumented youth, called for an emergency protest outside of Tucson’s ICE headquarters. Grassroots defense networks helped mobilize for the rally. And Arizona’s first Latina in Congress, a recently-elected Southern Arizona Democrat,  arranged a visit in a Tucson holding facility before Toledo was moved to the detention center at Florence. Toledo’s mother, Veronica Ortiz, said in an interview with Spanish-language news outlet Somos Tucson that her daughter came to Tucson at the age of 1 and has a valid DACA permit. Ortiz described the fear and confusion of the arrest, stressing that federal agents violated their constitutional rights..  “They didn’t have an order,” said Ortiz in Spanish, tearing up as she described the arrest of her child. Toledo, 31, is a local influencer who shares information online about biking, fashion and body positivity. Her mom describes the work she did to support struggling families to pay rent and buy food during COVID-19.  “She is a hard worker, she was always working for the community,” said Ortiz.   Immigration authorities did not respond to Arizona Luminaria’s request for comment on the reason for Toledo’s arrest and whether they presented a warrant at her home. Local organizers have also raised concerns about the role of the Tucson Police Department during Monday afternoon’s protest.  Feldmann was on the scene and attempted to let immigration authorities know she could act as a temporary attorney for Toledo, but she wasn’t able to get through a cordon the Tucson Police Department officers who she says had blocked off entrance to the federal building.  “I presented myself as a lawyer and they refused access,” Feldmann said, noting that lawyers are typically allowed to walk into this facility. Feldmann said she was told to call federal authorities, but no one answered. “I told them that was unconstitutional and a violation of due process rights.”   Lane Mandle, a spokesperson with the city, said that Tucson police responded to the protest activity and the initial officers on the scene referred a person identifying themselves as an attorney to federal officials before department leadership arrived.  “TPD responded to protest activity at DHS’ Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) building yesterday afternoon with orders to preserve people’s right to protest, protect property, and to deescalate as needed,” the statement said. “The City of Tucson will continue to review yesterday’s event and make any procedural changes necessary to ensure safety and individual rights during ICE related activities.” Feldmann said the incident raises bigger concerns about how Tucson police engage with protesters who are demonstrating against federal activities. “There were only a handful of people protesting calmly when I requested entrance, and allowing me past the tape would not have created any level of disturbance.”  Rep. Adelita Grijalva talks to an agent during the aftermath of a federal immigration raid that turned chaotic on Tucson’s west side Friday, Dec. 5. Photo by John Washington. La representante Adelita Grijalva habla con un agente durante las secuelas de una redada federal de inmigración que se volvió caótica en el lado oeste de Tucson el viernes 5 de diciembre. Local activists also questioned the role of police presence at ICE protests during a series of raids at Taco Giro locations last December, which ended in the federal arrest of several community members and pepper spraying protesters, members of the press and U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva. Shortly after the operation, Mayor Regina Romero and Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz released a statement condemning federal law enforcement actions and clarifying that Tucson Police Department officers were not involved.  Tucson Police Department officers were dispatched to the scene to close the street and “to keep our residents safe. They were not involved in the use of force against community members,” they wrote. In January, the Tucson Police Department posted a statement saying they did not enforce federal immigration law but they could also not interrupt or prevent federal operations. “Our role is to uphold local and state laws and protect public safety,” the letter said, noting that officers would display visible Tucson police identifiers and not wear face coverings.  Political officials also joined in the call for Toledo’s release. They raised concerns that ICE came after her for being civically engaged. “I join the community call to action to release our community member and friend, Karla Toledo,” wrote Santa Cruz in an instagram post Monday. “The Trump administration has emboldened ICE to terrorize and target not only migrants but DACA community members in retaliation for public speech and civic engagement.”  Immigration arrests in Arizona more than tripled in Fiscal Year 2025, with street-level operations in particular becoming a growing presence in neighborhoods and workplaces during the second Trump administration.  The administration’s mass deportation strategy has included arrests of migrant people who were typically left alone so ICE agents could prioritize resources on deporting people who committed serious or violent crimes. In the past year, immigration officials have detained children for months in harsh detention conditions, U.S. citizens have been detained by immigration authorities and an elderly woman with dementia was detained in Eloy earlier this year. There are 505,940 people with active DACA status as of Sept. 30, 2025, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data. An estimated 18,950 of those individuals with active DACA status are in Arizona, the fourth largest rate in the U.S.  Home is Here, a national campaign advocating for DACA recipients, said the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed they have detained 270 DACA recipients, deported 86 DACA recipients, and deported 174 DACA applicants. “These are our classmates, our neighbors, our friends,” the group says on their website, calling it a coordinated attack on immigrant youth. The Trump administration’s top border official Tom Homan, speaking at the Border Security Expo in Phoenix earlier this month, defended the administration’s immigration policies, even as recent poll numbers show it has become increasingly unpopular.  “You ain’t seen shit yet. This year will be a good year. Mass deportations are coming,” he said, speaking at a conference geared to enforcement personnel and companies. “We’re going to flood the zone. You’re going to see more ICE agents [than] you ever seen before.” Screenshot from video shared with Arizona Luminaria that advocates say shows ICE agents before arresting Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo on May 18. Political leaders at the federal level have worked to bring attention to conditions in immigration detention through efforts to visit the centers, and call for policy change to help particularly vulnerable groups.  Congresswoman Grijalva visited Toledo in the Tucson holding location on Monday and called for her immediate release.  “ICE’s blatant disregard for the rule of law and due process is outrageous and completely out of line. We live in a country where everyone has constitutional rights, no matter how hard ICE tries to trample on them,” she said in a press statement. “Karla must be released immediately, and ICE must stop terrorizing our communities.” U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly has called for a permanent legislative fix to allow Dreamers, as immigrants brought to the U.S. as children without papers are known, to work and live safely in the country. As of Tuesday morning, Toledo remains detained and is expected to have been moved to a detention center in Florence, organizers say. They have created a fundraising page to raise money for legal fees. Red de DefensAZ attorney Feldmann said it was inspiring to see communities in Tucson coming together, and heartbreaking to think that they had to.  “The goal is to beat us down and make us believe that our neighbors are disposable. Seeing people react this quickly and in this many numbers is a reminder that people are still resisting that propaganda,” she said. “But at the end of the day a person is still detained and sitting in detention and wondering what will be her outcome after building a life here.” Reporter Carolina Cuellar contributed to this story The post ICE arrest of Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo sparks backlash appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d3b50a200899a00ed057f Overflowing toilets, no medical care: Democrats call Mesa ICE facility a ‘public health issue’ te 2026-05-20T04:40:48.398Z Overflowing toilets, no medical care: Democrats call Mesa ICE facility a ‘public health issue’ U.S. Reps. Greg Stanton and Yassamin Ansari are escorted into the Arizona Removal Operations Coordination Center for a congressional oversight visit on May 19, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Greg Stanton) Members of Congress are still concerned about a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Mesa after seeing cells still overcrowded and finding out that toilets at the facility “regularly overflow” after an unannounced visit Tuesday night.  This is the second surprise oversight visit to the facility located at Mesa-Gateway Airport known as the Arizona Removal Operations Coordination Center, which has been operating far over its 157-person capacity for most of this year. Daily populations at the facility have reached as high as 777.  An Arizona Mirror analysis of ICE detention data found that one of the few times ICE was detaining fewer people than that was when those same Democrats toured the facility in February — after giving ICE a week’s notice that they’d be taking a tour. Almost immediately after that oversight visit, the number of detainees shot back up. And a week after that visit, ICE used pepper spray on 47 detainees who were housed there in the early morning hours; one person reportedly had a “seizure,” according to a 911 call obtained by the Mirror.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The facility, first reported on by the Mirror, takes up 25,000-square-feet in a building located at the Mesa-Gateway Airport, where it shares space with the U.S. Forest Service and the Phoenix Interagency Fire Center.  “The facility was built for 12 hours, and people are regularly staying there for three days or more. It is completely unacceptable,” U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Phoenix, told the Mirror in an exclusive interview after leaving the facility on Tuesday. “That fundamental problem has not been fixed one bit.” Detainees are supposed to be at AROCC for no more than 12 hours while they wait to be loaded onto a plane, either so they can be deported or transferred to a different ICE facility. The Mirror’s reporting found that publicly available data shows how overcrowded the facility has become in the past year: The average length of stay in 2026 is about 36 hours, compared to the same time frame in 2025, when the average stay was about 12 hours.  In 2025, the average daily population was approximately 21 people for the same timeframe. So far in 2026, there have been an average of 274 detainees each day. The Mirror found one individual in the data who stayed for 18 days, coinciding with a time when the population of the facility was near its peak of 777 individuals in a single day.  While the facility wasn’t as overcrowded Tuesday evening as it was during their last visit, where the Democrats described detainees stuffed in cells “like sardines,” both Stanton and U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari said that some of the holding cells still held more people on Tuesday than the listed capacity for the rooms.  “This time I think the only difference is that they were actually moving the threshold and standard for not overcrowding each cell,” Ansari, also a Phoenix Democrat, said. “Otherwise, they are still in concrete cells, they’re drinking tap water and they’re not given anywhere to sleep.”  They also learned that toilets in the cells “regularly” overflow.  The two members of Congress asked about the toilets due to recent reporting by the Phoenix New Times that detailed the story of one recent detainee of the facility whose wife told the publication that he had slept on feces-covered floors.  “There is one toilet in a room of 21 men that regularly overflows, and that is disturbing and clearly a health issue,” Ansari said, adding that staff confirmed that there is no on-site medical care.  ICE agents told the two lawmakers that they try to move detainees out of rooms that have plumbing issues, but are not always able to due to the number of people at the facility on a given day. Both said that the overcrowding, the lack of medical care, the issues with toilets and a lack of available showers makes the facility a “real public health issue.”  Ansari and Stantion said they also learned that detainees who stay past the 12 hours are fed “cold sandwiches” for every single meal. They said the ICE agents at the facility did not say what they do for detainees with dietary restrictions due to health or religious beliefs.  “The only thing they proactively mentioned was they don’t use pork,” Ansari said.  Both also mentioned that ICE staff seems to be aware that the facility is not meant to house detainees long-term. However, that same staff also limited what the Democrats could do while at the facility. “We were able to visually see (the detainees), but not able to interact with them in any regard,” Stanton said, noting that one individual called out to them saying he needed medicine. He said that ICE was stricter this time about letting them speak with detainees as compared to their previous oversight visit.  Also, ICE staff did not allow Mesa Councilmember Jenn Duff to accompany the lawmakers into the facility, and said that congressional staff could not enter without giving 24-hour written notice.  “It is unfortunate, because the city runs the airport, so a member of council who oversees taxpayers that go to this airport should be allowed inside,” Stanton said. “I understand from a legal perspective why they say no, but from a practical matter and leadership perspective, she should be allowed in.” In an interview with the Mirror, Duff said that was the outcome she expected, as the city lacks the ability to regulate facilities run by the federal government.  “Even though I tried to get in, I did expect I would be turned away, so I was not surprised,” she said. “I’ve been trying to get a tour, but I haven’t been successful yet.” As for what is next for the lawmakers?  They say they plan to continue oversight visits like this one. Stanton’s staff has been conducting weekly visits and he said they plan to continue to do unannounced visits, as well.  Additionally, Stanton said it is important to pass legislation he proposed with Ansari and Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva, who has also visited the facility in the past, that would ensure that facilities like AROCC are only used for short durations.  The Short-Term Holding Facilities Standards Restoration Act ensures that facilities like AROCC are only used for short durations, except for cases of medical emergencies or transportation delays. It also requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to justify and document the conditions at these facilities and provide those records to Congress.  Stanton also said he doesn’t plan to vote for any new funding for ICE.  “We have an important budget vote coming up on ICE and I certainly don’t plan to support any increased budget for ICE,” Stanton said. Congress could vote on the budget as early as Friday.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d3b3aa200899a00ed055e Trump-backed senator cruises to primary win, setting up potential 4th term te 2026-05-20T04:40:26.722Z Trump-backed senator cruises to primary win, setting up potential 4th term Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, moved one step closer to a fourth Senate term after trouncing two GOP challengers in a primary contest Tuesday evening. Risch, 83, comfortably won Idaho’s Republican primary shortly after polls closed, the Associated Press reported. He was endorsed by President Donald Trump, who has cruised to victory in the solidly Republican state every time he has appeared on the ballot since 2016.  The Idaho Republican is chairman of the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which has jurisdiction over the State Department and approves all ambassador appointments. TOP FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLICAN PREDICTS US WON'T LEAVE NATO BUT WILL STRENGTHEN IT That perch has put Risch at the center of Senate debates over Trump’s war in Iran, the military intervention in Venezuela and continued arms sales to Israel, among other hot-button topics. He was first elected to the upper chamber in 2009 and previously served as the state’s governor and lieutenant governor. The Idaho contest is one of more than a dozen Republican-held Senate seats this year that are not considered competitive.  Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the upper chamber. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is attempting a long-shot bid to flip control in November’s midterm elections that would require Democrats to pick up four GOP-held seats. David Roth, a realtor who has previously run for statewide office, won the Democratic nomination. Former state Rep. Todd Achilles, another candidate in the race, is running as an independent. Achilles is a former Democratic legislator who resigned from the state legislature to challenge Risch. Idaho has not elected a Democrat to the upper chamber in more than half a century. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d38dfa200899a00ed0495 Georgia Supreme Court Justices Fend Off Left-Leaning Challengers te 2026-05-20T04:30:23.063Z Georgia Supreme Court Justices Fend Off Left-Leaning Challengers The Republican-appointed incumbents had faced well-financed opponents who infused issues like abortion rights into the nonpartisan elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d368aa200899a00ed042a Trump-backed governor wins GOP primary for third term after running on deregulation and tax cuts te 2026-05-20T04:20:26.084Z Trump-backed governor wins GOP primary for third term after running on deregulation and tax cuts Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, is one step closer to a third term after vanquishing a crowded field of challengers on Tuesday. Little defeated seven opponents in Idaho’s Republican gubernatorial primary, according to The Associated Press. He was backed by President Donald Trump, who gave the incumbent his "complete and total endorsement," before he publicly announced his re-election decision. Several Republicans challenged Little from the right, including retired police officer Mark Fitzpatrick. The lesser-known candidate faced scrutiny over his comments toward members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — an important constituency in the state. GOP GOVERNOR REVEALS WHY HE ORDERED SCHOOLS TO BAR TRANSGENDER ATHLETES FROM GIRLS SPORTS Little supported a bill earlier this year imposing criminal penalties on transgender people who decide to use a bathroom or locker room that does not correspond with their biological sex. The ban extends to private businesses, making it one of the most far-reaching bathroom laws in the country. The two-term governor also recently signed a bill into law blocking public schools from supporting certain teachers’ union activities with taxpayer dollars. TRANSGENDER PLAINTIFFS CHALLENGE IDAHO BATHROOM LAW WITH NEW COMPLAINT He ran his re-election campaign largely on deregulation, school choice and tax cuts. Little, who previously served as a member of the Idaho State Senate and lieutenant governor, was first elected in 2018. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates Little’s re-election contest as "solid Republican," meaning the race is not expected to be competitive.  The Republican-heavy state has not elected a Democrat as governor since 1990. Trump won Idaho by roughly 36 points in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d344ba200899a00ed03bf ASU answers pitching rotation questions ahead of Big 12 Tournament te 2026-05-20T04:10:51.291Z ASU answers pitching rotation questions ahead of Big 12 Tournament ASU's starting rotation was thrust into chaos during the last weekend of the regular season. Willie Bloomquist is confident it'll return to normal this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d342ea200899a00ed0359 Conservative Legislator Wins Republican Nomination for Oregon Governor te 2026-05-20T04:10:22.421Z Conservative Legislator Wins Republican Nomination for Oregon Governor Christine Drazan’s victory in the Republican primary sets up a rematch with Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, in November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2fbea200899a00ed024d Man accused of killing partner arrested in Mexico nearly two years after fleeing with their two children te 2026-05-20T03:51:26.268Z Man accused of killing partner arrested in Mexico nearly two years after fleeing with their two children Two missing California children were recovered in Mexico nearly two years after their father allegedly fled with them following their mother’s killing, authorities said. The FBI announced Tuesday that Camron Lee, 40, was arrested in Primo Tapia, Baja California, Mexico, in connection with the 2024 death of his partner, Angelica Bravo. His two children, Athena Lee, 5, and Mateo Lee, 4, were also recovered in Mexico, authorities said. Officials said Lee’s arrest followed a nearly six-month campaign to locate him and the children. CALIFORNIA MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING WIFE AND FLEEING WITH KIDS NABBED IN SOUTH AMERICA The Sacramento Police Department responded to a residence in July 2024, where officers later found Bravo dead inside the home. Lee was charged with murder and four counts of possession of an assault weapon. A federal arrest warrant was later issued in August 2024 for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution to help locate and apprehend Lee and recover the children, who had not been seen since their mother was murdered. FBI OFFERS $1M REWARD FOR CAPTURE OF 'TEN MOST WANTED' 300-POUND SUSPECT POSSIBLY HIDING IN MEXICO In December 2025, the FBI announced rewards for information leading to Lee’s arrest and conviction, as well as the recovery of the children. The bilingual campaign was distributed through media outlets and social media platforms across North America. The FBI said Tuesday that a tip from the public ultimately led to Lee’s arrest. "Today’s announcement highlights the impact of the FBI’s reward program," FBI Sacramento Special Agent in Charge Sid Patel said in a statement. "A single tip brought a fugitive to justice for his alleged crime and reunited a family." GRIEVING MOMS DIG WITH ‘BARE HANDS’ TO UNEARTH THE DARK TRUTH BEHIND THEIR MISSING AND MURDERED CHILDREN Sacramento Police Department Chief Zachary Bales said the arrest marked another step toward justice in Bravo’s death. "This case sends a clear message that violence will not be tolerated in our community, and those who harm others will be pursued with determination and resolve," Bales said. "Our thoughts remain with Ms. Bravo’s family and loved ones, and we hope this development brings them a measure of solace as they continue to carry this profound loss." Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho confirmed Lee would face murder charges. "This arrest is a powerful reminder that no matter how much time passes, our resolve to pursue justice and protect our community never fades," Ho said. Officials said the children were reunited with their maternal grandmother. The FBI said authorities in Mexico, along with multiple U.S. and international agencies, assisted in locating and apprehending Lee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2faaa200899a00ed0244 Idaho Democrats choose small business owner in uphill race against incumbent GOP governor te 2026-05-20T03:51:06.391Z Idaho Democrats choose small business owner in uphill race against incumbent GOP governor Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, will face Democratic candidate Terri Pickens in November as he vies for a third term. Pickens, a private practice attorney and small business owner, edged out several challengers in the state’s Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, The Associated Press reported. She faces an uphill battle in a Republican-heavy state that has not elected a Democratic governor in 36 years. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report, a leading election forecaster, rates Little's re-election bid as "Solid Republican." IDAHO GOV BRAD LITTLE COMMENDS BOISE STATE VOLLEYBALL FOR FORFEITING PLAYOFF MATCH VS SJSU AND TRANS ATHLETE Pickens previously ran as the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022, when she lost to Republican candidate Scott Bedke by 34 points. Bedke is the state’s current lieutenant governor and is running for another term. Little, who won the state’s GOP primary, is endorsed by President Donald Trump and is expected to cruise to the general election. Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner has also launched a bid to unseat Little as an independent. IDAHO BECOMES FIRST STATE TO PREFER DEATH BY FIRING SQUAD FOR EXECUTIONS Little, a rancher who previously served in the state Senate and as lieutenant governor, has embraced deregulation, increased public education funding and tax relief in his bid for a third term. He defeated a crowded field of GOP candidates on Tuesday, including former police officer Mark Fitzpatrick, who challenged him from the right. Little recently signed into legislation a law cracking down on transgender individuals using bathrooms that do not correspond with their biological sex. Idaho’s law is one of the most stringent in the country because it applies to private businesses in addition to public property. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2f93a200899a00ed020e Trump Crushes Republican Dissent: 8 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries te 2026-05-20T03:50:43.301Z Trump Crushes Republican Dissent: 8 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries President Trump unseated Representative Thomas Massie, a top Republican critic in Congress, and also got his way in other primary contests. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2f7fa200899a00ed0205 Idaho’s Republican Governor Wins Primary in Race for a Third Term te 2026-05-20T03:50:23.432Z Idaho’s Republican Governor Wins Primary in Race for a Third Term Gov. Brad Little will be heavily favored in a general election contest against an independent former state Supreme Court justice and a Democrat vowing to undo conservative policies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2d2ea200899a00ed01b2 Snowflake High School Valedictorians te 2026-05-20T03:40:30.717Z Snowflake High School Valedictorians Photos courtesy of Snowflake High School Snowflake High School will honor four valedictorians for the Class of 2026, Taya J. Schneider, Corwin R. Larson, Zachary J. Duenas and Hailey R. Jones. The post Snowflake High School Valedictorians first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2b9aa200899a00ed0126 Manager Coolidge gives update on levee project te 2026-05-20T03:33:46.010Z Manager Coolidge gives update on levee project By Shawn White During the Winslow City Council meeting last week City Manager David Coolidge updated the council on the Winslow levee project, saying he had a valuable engineering session with the Army Corps of Engineers the previous week and produced several ideas that could potentially reduce the cost of the project that was originally estimated at $100 million but could now be as high as $140 million. Inflation has raised the cost of the project past federal appropriations, meaning the city and the county must reduce the costs or return to Congress for additional appropriations. Coolidge said one of the more promising concepts involved keeping the existing levee in place and building upon it to make it FEMA accredited, rather than removing and replacing the structure. He said that approach could be cheaper and could also reduce risk because removing sections of the levee during construction could leave the community more vulnerable during a flood event. Coolidge said the Army Corps of Engineers discussed possible alternatives such as soil cement and stabilizers, which could reduce the need for large amounts of riprap that must be hauled in from long distances. He said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers appeared interested in some of the ideas, but no cost estimates were available yet. The project had been expected to reach 35% design by mid- to late July, though Coolidge said incorporating any of the new options could push that timeline back. He said the larger goal is to bring the project cost below the threshold that would require a post-authorization change, which could allow it to move toward construction. Coolidge also used his status report to explain the city’s sales tax structure and address confusion over a 1% tax that is set to sunset July 15. He said Winslow’s total sales tax rate is 9.43%, with 3% going to the city, 5.6% to the state and 0.83% to Navajo County. Of the city’s 3%, 1.75% goes to the general fund, 1% goes to capital projects and 0.25% goes to Little Colorado Medical Center. Coolidge said the expiring 1% is made up of 0.75% for the general fund and 0.25% for the hospital. Coolidge said the city has seen some misunderstanding because state statute requires the ballot language to refer to the proposal as an additional tax. “This is not a new tax,” he said. “This is a tax that will go away in July and we’re asking for it to be reinstated on the ballot in November.” If approved by voters, the tax would not resume until February, leaving the city without seven months of revenue from that portion. Coolidge said that if the tax is not reinstated, projected general fund revenue would fall below the cost of current operations, meaning the city would have to reduce services and staff. He said the city was not advocating for or against the measure during the presentation but laying out the fiscal reality. The council also issued several proclamations during the meeting. May was proclaimed Building Safety Month; May 1-7, Youth Week; May 10-16, National Police Week; May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day; May 17-23, Emergency Medical Services Week; and the same week was also proclaimed National Public Works Week. The council recognized the work of public safety employees, EMS providers, youth, building safety professionals and public works staff, including a public thank-you to Tim Westover, the city’s Public Works Director who has worked for the city for 14 years and whose last day was last week. The post Manager Coolidge gives update on levee project first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2b86a200899a00ed011d WUSD board members review recent district audit te 2026-05-20T03:33:26.498Z WUSD board members review recent district audit By Shawn White Winslow Unified School District’s annual audit found the district ended the 2024-25 fiscal year about 15% under its final amended budget, while also identifying several procedural issues the district will work to correct. Business Manager Casey Hancock presented the audit to the Winslow Unified School District Governing Board during its May 13 meeting, saying the district came in about $2.6 million under budget. Hancock said auditors noted that the figure demonstrated conservative spending control, which he said helped put the district in a stronger position after uncertainty earlier in the year. “I think we did a really good job being conservative in what we were spending,” Hancock said. “And with the uncertainty surrounding the beginning of this year, I think that was really important and put us in a good spot and hopefully we can continue doing that.” Hancock said some of the larger projects completed during the audited year included new lights in the performing arts center, new security cameras throughout the district and the purchase of buses. The audit also included about 18 to 20 findings in the Uniform System of Financial Records Compliance Questionnaire. “They’re not large things, but they are things that we need to work on to tighten up either procedures or different controls,” Hancock said. Some findings involved procurement. Hancock said a few purchases exceeded required thresholds without the proper sealed bid process, while others between $10,000 and $100,000 did not have all three required quotes or were not made through a cooperative purchasing agreement. He said some of those were tied to emergency situations where the district needed to make a purchase but did not follow the proper emergency procurement process. Hancock said the district has already taken steps to address the issue by bringing in an outside trainer for a procurement session with principals and secretaries. Other findings involved attendance and student reporting errors. Hancock said those are difficult to eliminate completely because students may arrive at school and need services before all paperwork is completed, or because enrollment and withdrawal dates may not match up perfectly in records. “There’s always something that we’re looking at,” Hancock said. “So hopefully we can keep getting better there.” The audit also found an issue with a bank account the district had used for years as a clearing account. Hancock said auditors determined the district was using the account incorrectly. He said the district has since opened a new bank account for electronic clearing and ACH payments, though the finding will likely appear again next year because the account had already been used throughout the current fiscal year. Technology procedures were another area of concern. Hancock said the issue was not that the district lacked procedures, but that some processes were not written down. As an example, he said auditors wanted a written process showing how technology updates are authorized, rather than relying on informal communication. The technology issue became a single audit finding connected to grants, and the district submitted a corrective action plan to the Arizona Department of Education saying it would write down the needed procedures. “They just want to make sure that not one person has all the power,” Hancock said. “So that’s what we’re going to try to do.” A second single audit finding involved impact aid and construction-related spending. Hancock said the district completed smaller repair and maintenance projects, including replacing a door, but did not collect Davis-Bacon certified payroll documentation. He said he had understood the requirement to apply to larger construction projects, such as buildings, roads or parking lots, but learned it can also apply to repairs and maintenance paid for with federal funds. Board members asked whether any findings were repeats from previous audits. Hancock said the bank account finding was repeated, and some procurement and written-procedure findings were similar to prior years. He said the district had reduced some findings but would continue working to correct the remaining issues. Board President Debbie Martinez said she appreciated the conservative spending approach and said the district wants to provide what schools need while keeping money available for unexpected needs. “There’s always going to be dings here and there,” Martinez said. “But when you use that word conservative, I think that’s something that we’re all striving for.” The board accepted the 2024-25 annual audit report. The board also approved the proposed 2026-27 governing board meeting schedule, which will continue with meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the boardroom. The board approved moving into year three of the district’s Southwest Food Excellence agreement for 2026-27 after clarifying that the food service contract is a five-year agreement. In other business, the board: * Approved the following hires: Darrell Nez, Bonnie Brennan Elementary School fourth grade teacher; Lindsey Begaii, elementary physical education teacher; Tara Wilcox, teacher in training through the University of Arizona program, Bonnie Brennan Elementary School fourth grade; Bonita Claudel, Winslow High School special education high needs teacher; Edward Montano, custodian; Alma Quintana, custodian; and Alexa Gilbert, Winslow Junior High School paraprofessional. * Approved the following resignations: Theresa Breeze-Del Mar, social worker; Warlito Sotomayor, WHS special education teacher; Brian Byrer, elementary physical education teacher; Octavia Warren, bus driver; KaeLynn Warwick, Bonnie Brennan Elementary School paraprofessional; Katrina Hernandez, cheer coach; and Jerilynn Chatter, bus driver. * Approved the following transfers: Brian Sewell, from WHS construction teacher to substitute; Terri Milligan, from elementary school sixth grade teacher to WHS alternative education teacher; and Debra Hearell, from Bonnie Brennan Elementary School high needs paraprofessional to Bonnie Brennan Elementary School inclusion paraprofessional. * Approved extra duty pay for Quentin Hayes for summer open gym and Kelbie Flake for teaching drama. The post WUSD board members review recent district audit first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2b73a200899a00ed0114 Local top regional athletes recognized te 2026-05-20T03:33:07.040Z Local top regional athletes recognized By Greg Perkins With baseball and softball seasons in the books for all levels of competition local teams have had their athletes recognized at least regionally for post season honors. For Joseph City softball, Lorelai Sander, Brooklyn Petersen, Amber Neill and McKenzie Jesmer, were all named to the All-Region First Team for the 1A north region.  Raylee Fish, Jaydianna Kinlicheenie, Ryah Frost and Jackie Richards were selected to the All-Region Second Team. Audrey Neill was named the Co-Region Player of the Year.  For Holbrook softball, London Gardner and Elena Philpott were named to the All-Region First Team. Heidi Bahe was named to the All-Region Second Team.  For Holbrook baseball, Tildyn Larson, Orion Arviso, Matthias Montjio and Justin Maestas were named All-Region Second Team players.  For Snowflake softball, Paisley Solomon, Brodie Cates, Kelsey Scarbrough and Riley Perkins were named to the All-Region First Team. Addie Coor, Kloe Burden and Brittyn Butler were named All-Region Second Team. Brook Perkins was named the Region Coach of the Year. Kashlynn Cantrell was named the Region Co-Player of the Year.  Snowflake baseball had Kyler Matthews, Curtis Hollom, Maverick Greer, and Edge Bryant on the All-Region First Team. Jaxon Merrill was named to the All-Region Second Team. Graham Bawden was the Region Offensive Player of the Year. The post Local top regional athletes recognized first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2b5fa200899a00ed010b Masayesva competes at state track meet te 2026-05-20T03:32:47.557Z Masayesva competes at state track meet By Greg Perkins Senior Ian Masayesva was the only Holbrook athlete to qualify for the State Track and Field Championships held at Mesa Community College on Friday and Saturday. In order to qualify, athletes have to have one of the top 18 times in their respective events, in the entire state regardless of division rankings. Masayesva qualified in the 1600-meter run and ran a personal best time of 4:20.32, which is also believed to be a school record in that event. He placed 17th overall in the race but was the top runner from the region and the fourth best from Division IV while running against all the top runners from around the state.  The senior has signed to run for Coconino Community College next year. He will be joined at the College by teammates William Nez and Devin Kinlicheenie. The post Masayesva competes at state track meet first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2b4ca200899a00ed0102 Lady Wildcats topple Superior for third straight state championship te 2026-05-20T03:32:28.085Z Lady Wildcats topple Superior for third straight state championship By Greg Perkins Three in a row. That three-peat was accomplished by the Joseph City Wildcats with their 18-2 runaway win over Superior in the 1A state title game on Monday afternoon.  The game played at Grand Canyon University was basically over after the first inning. Second seeded Joseph City pounded in 9 runs in the first inning alone, jumping on top of the top seeded Panthers. By the time it was over in just five innings, all five of the Wildcat starters had scored at least one time.  As they have done for much of their high school careers the Neill twins were the catalyst for their third straight title. Audrey scored once and had 4 RBI. Sister Amber scored 3 runs and knocked in 2 RBI. The two combined for five state championships at Joseph City. Three in a row in softball, and two in a row in basketball.  The title win was the 11th for Joseph City dating back to their first in 1998. They are just one shy of the record of 12 held currently by Seton Catholic High School.  Lorelai Sander was the MVP of the championship game. She was the starting pitcher and like the twins, she now has three softball titles under her belt. She, and her defense held Superior to just 2 runs in the final game. The Panthers came into this game averaging over 12 runs per game. This was the second time Joseph City had defeated Superior this year. However, due to the structure of power points they were still seeded below them, although clearly the Wildcats were the better team. Superior’s only two losses of the season came against Joseph City.  Joseph City’s senior heavy roster pounded out 13 hits in the win. Amber Niell went 3 for 3 with a double. Audrey Neill was 2 for 4; Lorelai Sander, 2 for 2; Jaydianna Kinlicheenie, 1 for 3; Paige Warner, 1 for 2; Raylee Fish, 1 for 4; and McKenzie Jesmer was 1 for 4.  Sander pitched off five innings in the circle. She allowed just 2 runs on 6 hits with 2 strikeouts and no walks, getting the championship win. The Wildcats posted a 20-9 season overall. The post Lady Wildcats topple Superior for third straight state championship first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2b38a200899a00ed00f9 Ryder Hall takes first in high jump and triple jump at state te 2026-05-20T03:32:08.554Z Ryder Hall takes first in high jump and triple jump at state By Greg Perkins Snowflake had several track and field athletes qualify for the state championship meet which was held at Mesa Community College over the weekend. The boys team placed a very respectable fifth overall considering they were going against all the teams in the state. They were the highest finished Division IV school by a wide margin. Red Mountain won the state team title with 58 points. Basha was second, Hamilton, third, Campo Verde, fourth and the Lobos finished fifth with 33 team points.  In order to qualify for this season ending meet athletes had to qualify in the top 18 in their respective events regardless of division. For the Lobos, senior Ryder Hall won the high jump, clearing the bar at a personal best 6-10 to claim the state championship. He was also a state champion in the triple jump event, covering a distance of 48-07.75. Ryder Hall placed sixth in the 110-meter hurdles prelims with a time of 14.38 but did not run in the finals of the event. Hall finished fourth overall in the long jump with a distance of 23-01.25.  Jacob LaDuke placed second in the 100-meter prelims with a time of 10.26. He did not run in the finals of that event. He also placed 16th in the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.39.  Conover Pitts placed fifth in the 300-meter hurdle finals with a time of 38.87.  Cody Potter placed 11th in the javelin with a throw of 162-04.  Snowflake finished 13th in the 4×100 meter relay prelims with a time of 41.31. Otto Mills, Conover Pitts, Jacob LaDuke and Gionn Jones ran in the event.  In the 4×400 meter relay, Hayydn Nichols, Seth Lancaster, Conover Pitts and Gionn Jones placed ninth with a time of 3:19.06.  The Lady Lobos placed well down the state championship list in 30th position with 7 team points. North Canyon won the team crown with 56, Canyon View was runner up with 52, Queen Creek had 46, Hamilton had 45 and Chandler was fifth with 44.  Individually, Jayci Ballard placed eighth in the 100-meter hurdle finals with a time of 16.00. She ran a personal best time of 15.10 in the prelims of the event earlier in the day. Ballard finished eighth in the 300-meter hurdle finals with a time of 44.44. She ran another personal best in the prelims with a time of 43.66. The Lobo senior also placed seventh in the long jump with a distance of 17-08.75.  Hailey Jones placed seventh in the 300-meter hurdle finals with a time of 44.24. Her prelim time was a personal best of 43.46.  The 4×100 meter relay team of Emma Brimhall, Rebecca Ballard, Mariah Tingey and Hailey Jones placed seventh with a time of 48.24. In the 4×400 meter relay, Jayci Ballard, Mariah Tingey, Bryn Kupfer and Hailey Jones combined to place seventh with a time of 3:55.03.  Ranell West placed 15th in the shot put with a toss of 34-07. She finished 10th in the discus with a throw of 117-04.  Mairead Stradling placed 18th in the shot put with a toss of 31-02.  Bryn Kupfer finished 15th in the Javelin with a throw of 103-08. In the high jump she placed 12th clearing a height of 5-03. The post Ryder Hall takes first in high jump and triple jump at state first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2b24a200899a00ed00f0 Uranga-Williams and Shaw named top athletes te 2026-05-20T03:31:48.706Z Uranga-Williams and Shaw named top athletes By Greg Perkins Holbrook High School recently honored two students  for being selected as the Student Athletes of the Year. Angelica Uranga Williams, a junior, was named Top Female Athlete, and Simeon Shaw, a senior, was selected as Top Male Athlete. Uranga-Williams competed in volleyball, basketball and softball this year. Shaw was a stand-out in football and competed in track and field.  The award is voted on by all the head coaches at Holbrook High School. The post Uranga-Williams and Shaw named top athletes first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2b11a200899a00ed00e7 Keziah Danner ties for seventh at state golf championship te 2026-05-20T03:31:29.221Z Keziah Danner ties for seventh at state golf championship By Greg Perkins Holbrook’s Keziah Danner finished tied for seventh at the Division 3 State Golf Championship held at Aguila Golf Course on Monday and Tuesday last week. The junior shot a two-round total of 141, finishing three under par for the tournament. She has been the Roadrunners top golfer since the beginning of the season, having finished high in several regional area tournaments.  Snowflake’s Riggs Tingey finished in a tie for third place posting a two-day total of 138, for a six under par round. Mack Frost finished tied for 35th, Ryan Davis and Max Frost both tied for 41st, and Kannon Smith tied for 71st.  As a team the Lobos finished fifth with 601 strokes. Phoenix Country Day won the team crown with 560. Pusch Ridge followed with 581, Valley Christian with 585 and Gilbert Christian was fourth with 592. The post Keziah Danner ties for seventh at state golf championship first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2afda200899a00ed00de Night of champions AIA awards dinner te 2026-05-20T03:31:09.789Z Night of champions AIA awards dinner By K. Conner On May 17, the Arizona Interscholastic Association held its Night of Champions Awards Dinner in Surprise. The night was filled with students and adults from northern Arizona receiving several distinguished awards. Loy Engelhardt was awarded the Skip Bryant Award, which celebrates the top media contributions in outstanding coverage of high school athletics along with the promotion and advocacy for the student athletes and programs with consistent, high-quality contributions sport media. Like Bryant, Engelhardt also had 50 years of broadcasting Winslow High School sports and was known as the Voice of the Bulldogs. When asked how he did it he replied, “I did try to do my best.” The 3A Glen Treadaway Award for sportsmanship was awarded to Holbrook High School for outstanding sportsmanship for the team, student body and fans. The Scholar Athlete Award is presented for academic integrity. A student must maintain a 3.75 GPA, along with a varsity level sport for two years. This year in the 1A-3A there were two young ladies as finalists from the 3A East, Tatum Henling of Winslow and Miley Hambley of Blue Ridge. Tatum was named the Scholar Female Athlete. Tatum carries a flawless 4.0 GPA and competed in three or more sports throughout her high school career. Even though she suffered a season ending injury this year she quickly transitioned into a mentor and assistant to encourage her teammates in basketball and track and maintained being a valuable member of the teams. The post Night of champions AIA awards dinner first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2ae6a200899a00ed00b6 Georgia GOP Senate primary heads to runoff as Republicans battle to unseat Ossoff te 2026-05-20T03:30:46.344Z Georgia GOP Senate primary heads to runoff as Republicans battle to unseat Ossoff The quest to find the one candidate that can beat Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., isn’t quite over yet, with a runoff between a political outsider and an experienced lawmaker teed up for next month.  Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., and former college football coach Derek Dooley are headed to a runoff election on June 16 in a state of particular political consequence for either party hoping to keep or gain power in the Senate. The contest comes after a bruising primary between Collins, Dooley, and Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., and a battle that President Donald Trump has so far avoided.  GOP CIVIL WAR ERUPTS OVER SHUTDOWN POLITICS IN CRITICAL SENATE RACE: ‘NOT A WINNING FORMULA’ His endorsement, as in other races, could make or break either Collins’ or Dooley’s chances moving forward. Dooley has embraced the outsider moniker, arguing that he would side with Trump in ways that benefit Georgians.  "As your Senator, I’ll never forget that you’re the boss and D.C. politicians need accountability," Dooley said on X. "Term limits. Ban insider trading. End government shutdowns. I’ll fight to end politics as usual in Washington." Collins has heavily leaned into his MAGA bonafides in trying to court the president to back him in the race. SCOOP: TRUMP ALLY TO LAUNCH KEY BATTLEGROUND STATE CAMPAIGN IN BID TO FLIP DEMOCRAT-HELD SENATE SEAT "Georgia needs the right Republican to take on Jon Ossoff," Collins said on X. "Someone who's delivered, has the conservative record to prove it, and had President Trump's back when it mattered most." But for Ossoff's campaign, it doesn't matter which opponent they face in November.  "Regardless of which Trump puppet makes it out of this messy and brutal GOP primary, they will be bruised and terminally inseparable from the toxic president," Ossoff campaign spokesperson Ellie Doughtery told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Meanwhile, the juggernaut Ossoff campaign will continue building insurmountable momentum to win decisively in November." While Trump has stayed out of the race, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who Republicans heavily lobbied to run for the Senate until he ultimately declined, has weighed in. Kemp threw his support behind Dooley, a family friend that he believes can bring a shake-up to the GOP establishment, given his lack of political experience. TOP GOP RECRUIT FOR CRUCIAL 2026 SENATE RACE HINTS WHEN HE WILL MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT "I want to win our Senate seat back," Kemp said before Election Day. "We haven’t done so well in U.S. Senate races here in the state of Georgia in the last several cycles, and we have one more opportunity to try to get one of our Senate seats back. And we got to have the right person to do that." The runoff could turn into another political battle between Kemp and Trump, who have sparred since the 2020 election. And Dooley and Collins would act as surrogates in the back and forth should the president decide to get involved.  Meanwhile, Democrats are confident that Ossoff will hold on to his seat despite being the only Senate Democratic incumbent running for re-election in a state Trump won in 2024. But the infighting among Republicans and Ossoff’s battle-tested track record have encouraged Democrats that they can win in November. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., who, like Ossoff, beat an incumbent and again won against a Trump-backed opponent in 2023, had some advice for Republicans hours before polls closed.  "I want to offer a word of encouragement," Warnock told Fox News Digital of the GOP’s infighting. "They should keep that up." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2acfa200899a00ed007f Senate Primary in Alabama to Replace Tommy Tuberville Heads to Runoff te 2026-05-20T03:30:23.201Z Senate Primary in Alabama to Replace Tommy Tuberville Heads to Runoff In the race to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville, Representative Barry Moore was leading a multicandidate field that included Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL, and Steve Marshall, the state attorney general. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d28dfa200899a00ed0047 Winslow High School student wins Congressional art contest te 2026-05-20T03:22:07.714Z Winslow High School student wins Congressional art contest Photo by Shawn White Winslow High School student Lindsey Cox stands with her family and the Winslow City Council. Pictured are (left to right) councilmembers Darcey McKee and Daniel Tafoya, Mayor Birdie Cano, Council member Jim MacLean, Lindsey Cox, her parents, Joe and Lauren Cox, Councilmember Samantha Crisp, Lindsey’s sister, Samantha Cox and her aunt, Jessica Cox-Atha. Photo courtesy of Samantha Cox This artwork by Lindsey Cox won first place in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Arizona’s Second Congressional District. By Shawn White Winslow High School student Lindsey Cox was recognized by the Winslow City Council on Tuesday after winning first place in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Arizona’s Second Congressional District, an honor that will send her artwork to the U.S. Capitol for a yearlong display. Mayor Roberta Cano read a letter of recognition congratulating Cox on behalf of the city, saying her accomplishment reflects “exceptional creativity, artistic talent and dedication” and brings honor to her family, Winslow High School and the Winslow community. Cox’s winning piece was identified during the meeting as “Albert Camus and His Cat.” As the district winner, Cox will travel to Washington, D.C., for an awards banquet and her artwork will be displayed in the Capitol as part of the national student art program. After accepting the recognition, Cox also used the moment to promote a fundraiser for her trip. She told the council she is selling magnets featuring her winning artwork to raise spending money for Washington, D.C. She joked that buyers could also get “a really grainy picture” of her, adding that anyone interested could contact her and buy one to support her trip to D.C. The post Winslow High School student wins Congressional art contest first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d28cca200899a00ed003e Holbrook welcomes riders taking part in Run for the Wall te 2026-05-20T03:21:48.258Z Holbrook welcomes riders taking part in Run for the Wall Photo by Nicole Young Riders taking part in Run for the Wall sat down to a warm meal after a long ride provided by the American Legion Post 37. Photo by Nicole Young Veterans from various branches of the military and from various wars come together each year from across the country to make the trek to the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Washington, D.C. Photo by Nicole Young The riders for Run for the Wall made their way through Holbrook on May 15, and received a warm welcome from residents and students who came out to show their support for the sacrifice and devotion for veterans and those who now serve this country. By Linda Kor Last Thursday, hundreds of veterans and supporters of veterans were welcomed in both Winslow and Holbrook as part of the Run for the Wall. This annual motorcycle caravan includes riders from around the world traveling to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., to promote healing among all veterans, as well as their families and friends. This endeavor is to call for an accounting of all prisoners of war and those missing in action, to honor the memory of those killed in action from all wars, and to support military personnel all over the world. The post Holbrook welcomes riders taking part in Run for the Wall first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d28b8a200899a00ed0035 Board of Supervisors declares emergency fire dangers te 2026-05-20T03:21:28.729Z Board of Supervisors declares emergency fire dangers By Talaina Kor The Navajo County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on May 14, to approve a Declaration of Emergency due to extreme fire danger, entering into Stage 1 fire restrictions which went into effect yesterday (Tuesday). The restriction pertains to the US Forest Service, Navajo County, Apache County, the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside and the City of Show Low. Stage 1 restrictions prohibit (including on private property) campfires unless in areas designated for that purpose, used only for cooking food or warmth, or for recreational purposes (campfires and charcoal fires), no smoking outside designated areas, and no using fireworks, explosive targets and tracer round ammunition. In the regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 12, Joseph City resident Andrew Bushman addressed the board during call to the public to discuss his struggles with expanding his family farm and the inability to access irrigation. “Joseph City and part of McLaws Road are under what’s called a non-expansion district, as far as irrigation, that was placed in the 70s,” Bushman stated. According to Bushman, due to being a non-expansion district residents are not allowed irrigation rights that were not acquired prior to the 70s. Bushman expressed frustration that he’s unable to expand his farm due to these restrictions while data centers are being built nearby. “My pet peeve is I can’t expand, but yet go north and we’re putting in a data center that’s going to use hundreds of thousands of gallons of water a day.” Donna Wastchak, Liz Olmstead, Cheryl Piha, Belinda Quog and Robert Black spoke out against Real AZ and renewable energy projects such as the West Camp Wind Farm II coming into the county. Perkins Valley farmer Casey Murph also talked on how solar panels being installed on state trust lands will majorly affect his livelihood. “If I don’t have enough country to run cows after this happens, I don’t have any retirement and I’m going to be living off the taxpayer in my old age.” At the end of the meeting, Supervisor Jason Whiting updated the board, stating that he will be continuing conversations with the county’s utility partners. “I have a meeting with APS (Arizona Public Service) tomorrow to discuss the Cholla Power Plant, kind of what they’re doing with that and the long-term outlook for Northern Arizona.” Whiting will also convene with Salt River Project regarding nuclear and other energy options. “I appreciate these organizations continuing to engage with our county as we work collaboratively on issues that impact economic development, infrastructure, reliability of jobs and long-term regional planning.” Chair Darryl Seymour announced that in June the board will receive reports on some of the issues brought up during call to the public. The Navajo County Public Works Fleet Maintenance Shop Team was honored, receiving the 2025 BABMT Local Innovation Award from the Arizona Local Technical Assistance Program for their work developing a Cold Mix Hot Plate Box Attachment Conversion system. The system is a cost-effective solution that improves winter asphalt patching operations. Rick Denton, Russ McCray and Gabe Carrizales make up the team that developed the system. The board also recognized Navajo County’s “What America Means to Me” essay contest winners including Harper W., Abbey G., Ada Guevara and Jaden Melser. “These essays demonstrate that the future of Navajo County is bright, and we are in good hands,” stated Superintendent of Schools Rachael Lewis. The board recognized Navajo County Family Advocacy Center Director Catherine Doyle, who recently receive the Guara Award for her efforts in serving the residents of Navajo County. Following the meeting, the board hosted a work session during which public works projects were reviewed. During the meeting, the board: * Approved a new three-year contract with Microsoft, in the amount of $423,931 per year.   * Approved the reissuance of a stale dated check to Ziad Mustafa. * Approved annual cost allocation for each special district. * Approved the National Forest Funds distribution of $833,169 for the benefit of public schools, public roads and Firewise. * Approved the County Superintendent of Schools’ recommended distribution of Secure Rural Schools Title I funds for the benefit of public schools. This payment for federal fiscal year 2025 includes Title I and Title III allocations. Snowflake Unified School District (USD), $139,098; Heber-Overgaard USD, $241,051; Show Low USD, $240,786; Blue Ridge USD, $90,945; and Navajo County Education Service Agency, $50,000. * Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Prison Rape Elimination Act Victim Advocacy Services between Navajo County Probation Department and the Navajo County Family Advocacy Center to ensure that detained juveniles who are victims of sexual abuse have timely access to victim advocacy services. * Approved tax exemptions filed as a request for redemption of waiver. * Approved poll workers and  voting centers for the primary/general election and a polling location contingency plan. * Approved the appointment of Kirby Dennis Myers and Shawn Stewart Layden as Republican precinct committeeman for their respective precincts. Appointments valid through Oct. 1. * Approved letters of congratulations to the Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot participants from Navajo County Miiya Fusion and Tucker Orton. * Approved a MOU between Yavapai County and Navajo County, and a business associate agreement between Yavapai County and Navajo County, and Kyndryl Inc. and Navajo County to work together toward the mutual goal of reducing recidivism with the implementation of a Reentry Program Database. * Approved sympathy letters to Octavia McCauley and Brandon Damron. The post Board of Supervisors declares emergency fire dangers first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d28a5a200899a00ed002c Holbrook approves new standards for motel-to-housing conversions te 2026-05-20T03:21:09.273Z Holbrook approves new standards for motel-to-housing conversions By Shawn White The Holbrook City Council during its regular meeting last week passed an ordinance updating the city’s C1 neighborhood commercial zoning district and creating standards for converting motels and hotels into residential units. Mayor Kathleen Smith said the changes are meant to address health, safety, infrastructure capacity and compatibility with nearby residential areas as interest grows in converting older lodging properties into housing. The zoning change follows several months of review by the Holbrook Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Smith said motel and hotel conversions have become a growing issue and the city needed clearer standards for projects that could affect neighborhoods, utilities and public safety. The council had reviewed the proposal before and requested changes, including increasing the minimum size for certain converted units from 500 square feet to 550 square feet. Another revision clarified outdoor space requirements so the rule could not be met by a narrow strip of land that technically satisfied a length requirement but did not provide practical usable space. City Manager Randy Sullivan said, “The ordinance currently applies only right now to the C1 area,” which affects a small number of the targeted properties. Sullivan said more zoning updates may come back to council in the future, including possible overlays for other existing structures. He said the change gives the city a starting point for addressing conversion issues while continuing broader work on zoning updates. The council also passed an ordinance changing the city’s animal control code for dog-bite cases. Under the previous ordinance, a dog bite was treated as a criminal offense only if the bite broke the skin. The ordinance said that created a gap in enforcement because some bites that do not break skin can still cause pain, bruising, fear and emotional distress, especially for children, elderly residents and vulnerable people. The ordinance, read by Mayor Smith, said non-skin-breaking bites can also be warning signs of escalating aggressive behavior. The change gives animal control officers more authority to intervene earlier, while still leaving the final decision to the court. The ordinance was revised to include language accounting for whether a dog was provoked. Mayor Kathleen Smith said she supported the change in part because a dog owner accused of a violation would still have the opportunity to defend the case in court, rather than having the final decision made by a city employee. The council also approved a notice of intent to consider creating a planned unit development application fee. Sullivan said Holbrook has fees for zoning changes, conditional use permits, variances and other planning processes, but does not currently have a fee for planned unit development applications. The proposed fee discussed was $250. He told council that planned unit development applications require staff time, agenda preparation, Planning and Zoning Commission review, public notice, newspaper advertising and mailers. Council members were divided during discussion. Some said the fee was reasonable and common for development applications, while others questioned whether Holbrook should create new fees while trying to encourage investment and development. The council was not adopting the fee that night. The vote only allowed the city to begin the process of considering it. The measure passed, Mayor Smith, and councilmembers Arcenia Pacheco, Teri Tafoya and Roxanne Pergesen voting in favor, and Vice Mayor Mike Nilsson and councilmember Karina Pack voting against it. The council also approved applying for a $20,000 Arizona Parks and Trails grant for walking and biking trail improvements. The grant would require a 10% local match, or about $2,000, which could be covered with city funds or in-kind services. Council also approved a second grant application for $200,000 in Arizona Parks and Trails funding for improvements at Hunt Park. That grant would require a 10% match, or $20,000, and a recent APS donation for Hunt Park improvements could be used for the match. The Hunt Park project discussed at the meeting included court improvements, with references to basketball and pickleball facilities. The city wanted to complete its approval process so the application could move forward when grant funding becomes available. Council members noted that a 10% match is lower than many grants, which can require 20% or 25% from the local government. Council also approved the purchase of a chlorinator for Well 7 at a cost of $34,580 from water capital. Sullivan said Well 7 does not currently have a chlorinator, while the city’s other wells use the same system. He said using the same model across wells helps with maintenance, parts, training and reliability, and is needed to bring the well in line with the city’s other water infrastructure. Sandy Johnson presented information on Healthy Families America and her work with mothers, infants and families. Johnson said she works with families through home visits, spends time at the pregnancy center when possible and plans to offer a free infant massage class for mothers after construction at the Holbrook Senior Citizens Center is complete. Johnson said the class will include a booklet she prepared on early bonding, attachment, infant cues and infant massage. She said early attachment is important for long-term social and emotional development. Haley Hutchins spoke about her experience with Johnson through a similar earlier program. Hutchins said Johnson supported her through difficult periods of motherhood and remained important to her family even after she left the program. She said the early months after childbirth can feel isolating as parents adjust to a new baby, sleep issues, colic, allergies or other challenges and said Johnson helped her feel supported rather than judged. Johnson also showed a video she created based on family experiences, and the mayor asked her to send the city flyers and QR codes so the city could help promote the program through social media. Vicki Solomon, executive director of Nexus Coalition, presented on youth prevention, resilience-building and community support work. Solomon said Nexus works with youth, parents, caregivers and adults, providing education on drug trends, vaping, marijuana, alcohol and resilience. She said Nexus served about 9,600 youth and 3,400 adults during its previous grant year, provided 661 activities, distributed 824 naloxone kits with education and distributed about 42,000 prevention or informational items. Solomon said Nexus has worked with Holbrook schools, Joseph City, Indian Wells, The Bijou Teen Center, the Tiisyaakin Residential Hall, Navajo County Detention Center. She said Nexus provides life skills, resilience and parenting education at the detention center and has received positive feedback from participants after release. Solomon also discussed efforts to provide hygiene products to youth who may not have what they need, saying the goal is to make items available without requiring students to ask permission or explain their need. She brought naloxone kits for council members and encouraged the community to keep naloxone in emergency kits while it remains available through current funding sources. Miguel Martinez, founder of the Holbrook Disc Golf Club, asked the council to consider support for expanding disc golf opportunities in Holbrook. Martinez said Holbrook has two disc golf courses and the club also works with a course in Joseph City. He said disc golf is affordable, accessible, growing, and that a nine-hole course with baskets, tee pads and signs could cost roughly $8,000 to $10,000, depending on the layout and materials. He identified a possible location near West End Park and said a course there could serve beginners, families, travelers and residents looking for outdoor recreation. Becki Colon, the new director of the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce, introduced herself to council and gave an update on chamber activity. Colon recognized former chamber leader Cindy Tafoya for her years of work and said the chamber is focused on rebuilding business engagement, restoring community involvement and increasing visibility for local businesses. Colon said four new businesses have joined the chamber since she started in March, and three former members have rejoined. She also said the chamber hosted the Kentucky Derby membership drive and community awards event and helped businesses connect with workforce resources through Arizona@Work and Eckerd Connects. Colon said the chamber also helped repaint and restore nine of 12 Route 66 benches through a beautification grant project with community volunteers, students and Grow Arizona Workforce Network. The remaining benches are still being worked on. Colon said the chamber is shifting from being primarily event-focused and toward business recruitment, retention, promotion, networking and measurable economic impact. She said the chamber plans to begin monthly business-to-business networking opportunities and include nonprofits and community partners. Colon also told council the chamber’s current 20-hour-per-week structure limits how much proactive outreach can be done. She said additional investment in the next fiscal year would help the chamber grow membership, support businesses and pursue partnerships. The mayor thanked Colon for the update and said the council would likely ask for more chamber updates in the future. During the meeting several council members thanked City Clerk Lisa Hunt for her service, noting that it was her last day with the city after many years of service. The council also recognized Lance Simpson, who retired after 42 years at the wastewater treatment plant. The meeting was followed by a budget work session. The post Holbrook approves new standards for motel-to-housing conversions first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2891a200899a00ed0023 Shannon Harvilla selected as superintendent of JCUSD te 2026-05-20T03:20:49.685Z Shannon Harvilla selected as superintendent of JCUSD By Linda Kor The Joseph City Unified School District approved a contract for Shannon Harvilla as the new superintendent beginning in July. Harvilla comes to the district with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from West Virginia University, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Western Governors University and a certificate from Superintendent Endorsement Program University of Alaska. He served as a social studies teacher from 2012 to 2017 in Boynton Beach, Fla., as a principal and teacher at Clarks Point Alaska from 2017-2019, a principal and assistant superintendent at Bristol Bay Borough School District from 2019-2021 and superintendent at Bristol Bay Borough School District from 2024-2025. The approved contract is for the term of July 6 to June 30, 2029. The board approved an annual base salary of $115,000 for the first year of the agreement, with an annual base salary increase equal to the average dollar increase given by the governing board to other 12-month administrators. Three percent of the annual base pay is designated as performance-based pay. In addition, the contract provides a stipend of $500 each month as a recruitment and retention stipend. In addition, a $5,000 one-time signing bonus was included in the contract as well as up to $5,000 in reimbursements for moving expenses. Harvilla will also be provided with a vehicle to use for school district business. Also presented to the board was a summary of budget reductions for fiscal year 2027, in response to budget concerns presented at an early meeting by the state auditor. Those reductions include the elimination of teaching positions totaling $94,000, classified positions totaling $200,000, one bus route in the amount of $50,000, summer employment in the amount of $15,000, counseling reductions totaling $40,000, food services in the amount of $20,000 and in the technology department, $20,000. The board also approved the bylaws for the Parents Supporting Wildcats (PSW), a non-profit organization. According to the bylaws, PSW’s objective is to enhance and support the education experience of students attending JCUSD, to develop a closer connection between school and home, and to improve the school environment through volunteer and financial support. Those who can become a member are parents, guardians, family members of students, and all faculty and staff. In other business, the board: * Approved a cooperative relationship with the PSW organization. * Approved expense vouchers totaling $492,529 in the general and special funds, $19,133 in the auxiliary operations funds and $3,496 in the student activities fund. * Approved the student activities fund report. * Approved student fundraisers including a pulled pork sandwich dinner for the Class of 2028, a Navajo taco dinner for the Class of 2029 and hosting a wrestling camp for the high school wrestling team. * Approved the renewal of contract for support staff, management team, classifies specials and selected extra duty personnel and the resignation of the following individuals: Darrel Mosier, elementary school principal; Steven Mills, business manager; Julie Fields, grant coordinator; Shelley Mills, school nurse; Kylee Morris, instructional aide; Patrick Morris, bus driver; and Kay Rush, junior high student council advisor. * Approved Arizona School Boards Association policy advisories 961-963, 965-1046 and Policy Revision IE. * Approved the 2025-26 Budget Revision No. 3. *Approved for review the textbook School Environmental Science PDF version of Environmental Science Copyright© by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. The post Shannon Harvilla selected as superintendent of JCUSD first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d287da200899a00ed001a Holbrook Valedictorian and Salutatorian te 2026-05-20T03:20:29.881Z Holbrook Valedictorian and Salutatorian Photos courtesy of Holbrook High School Everett Pack has been announced as valedictorian and Jaycee Greer as salutatorian for the Holbrook High School Class of 2026. The post Holbrook Valedictorian and Salutatorian first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2622a200899a00ecff6c Firefighters union boss wins hotly-contested Dem primary in a key Pennsylvania swing district te 2026-05-20T03:10:26.146Z Firefighters union boss wins hotly-contested Dem primary in a key Pennsylvania swing district One of the nation’s most narrowly divided swing congressional districts chose its Democratic nominee Tuesday evening, as Bob Brooks was projected to win in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. The contested primary brought Democratic Party divisions front and center, featuring firefighters union boss Bob Brooks — endorsed by both Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. — former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure and EMILY’s List-endorsed candidate Carol Obando-Derstine, who is seen as the preferred pick of the district’s last Democratic representative, former Rep. Susan Wild of Allentown. Brooks received several high-profile endorsements from Shapiro, Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and top state Democrats, including House Majority Leader Matt Bradford of Skippack and Sen. Vincent Hughes of Northwest Philadelphia. TRUMP PLEDGES 'AMERICA'S NEW GOLDEN AGE' AS HE RALLIES IN PA'S POST-INDUSTRIAL THIRD-LARGEST CITY Brooks also earned the endorsement of the mayor of the area’s largest city — Allentown, the third-largest city in the commonwealth. Meanwhile, McClure — the only current local officeholder in the race — did not immediately gain traction against Brooks. Brooks appeared to weather intraparty controversy after old social media posts expressing more moderate or conservative views resurfaced — including one using an off-color sexual term to describe former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for criticizing law enforcement during the BLM era. FIRM THAT PROPELLED MAMDANI TO VICTORY IN NY LOOKS TO UNSEAT HOUSE GOP MEMBERS IN PA Crosswell was born in nearby Schuylkill County but for many years worked in Washington for the Justice Department. He was one of several prosecutors who resigned in protest of the Trump administration dropping a federal probe into former New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Adams has since become less critical of the right and has often dinged his successor, Zohran Mamdani, on social media. The district’s tri-city hub of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton — known locally as "A.B.E." or "The Valley" — has a blue-collar history that has at times entered the national consciousness through Billy Joel’s famous anthem about Bethlehem Steel and other firms "closing all the factories down," while the now-blighted SteelStacks often serve as both a backdrop for what once was and a rallying call for politicians pushing what comes next. That "next" has included a wave of new warehouses and firms dedicated to interstate commerce, along with growth tied to the tech sector. GOP CHALLENGER UNSEATS REP. SUSAN WILD IN PENNSYLVANIA Farmland in the northern part of the district is gradually being developed into homes and warehouses — to the chagrin of many longtime residents — as an influx of people from higher-tax New Jersey and New York, along with the area’s changing socioeconomic makeup, brings more liberal and progressive voters into a once "Reagan Democrat"-style region rooted in agriculture and union labor. The district’s current boundaries still reflect that contrast, as the farther north one travels, the more rural, agrarian or forested — and conservative — the area becomes. Wild drew criticism twice for appearing to insult the Trump-supporting swath of Carbon County, the only one of the district’s three counties entirely within the 7th Congressional District to vote for Mackenzie in 2024. The Republican in the race, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie of Lower Macungie, was a state representative in western Lehigh County for many years before upsetting Wild by one percentage point in 2024. Mackenzie has since drawn praise from President Donald Trump and criticism from the left, whose protesters often gather outside his office and spill onto busy Cedar Crest Boulevard in southwest Allentown. As the House GOP’s narrow majority hangs in the balance, it remains to be seen which side is energized enough to turn out for its candidate in a race the nation will be watching closely. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d23cba200899a00ecfee1 Ex-Biden official wins Georgia Dem primary for governor in bid to end party's losing streak te 2026-05-20T03:00:27.101Z Ex-Biden official wins Georgia Dem primary for governor in bid to end party's losing streak Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who also served in the Biden administration, has captured the Democratic nomination for governor in the key southeastern battleground of Georgia. Bottoms won a majority of the vote in Tuesday's primary, the Associated Press reports, in a large field of candidates that also included former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a Republican-turned-Democrat; former state Sen. Jason Esteves; state Rep. Derrick Jackson; and former state labor commissioner and former DeKalb County CEO Mike Thurmond. Democrats are aiming to break their losing streak in Georgia, where it's been nearly three decades since the party has won a gubernatorial election. You have to go all the way back to former Gov. Roy Barnes' 1998 victory. Since then Republicans have been on a winning streak, with former Govs. Sonny Perdue and Nathan Deal, and Brian Kemp, all winning election and re-election. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Bottoms was the frontrunner during the primary campaign, and faced plenty of attacks from her rivals over her single term as Atlanta mayor, which garnered harsh reviews. She was elected in 2018 but declined to seek re-election in 2022 and instead later served as senior advisor and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement in then-President Joe Biden's administration. The former mayor's rivals argued that Bottoms' vulnerabilities could hurt the Democrats as they work to win back the governor's office in Atlanta, during a midterm election cycle where the party is energized and Republicans are facing traditional political headwinds and a rough climate. That energy was witnessed the surge in turnout in early voting in Georgia. More than a million ballots were cast ahead of Election Day, with Democrats enjoying a sizable turnout advantage over Republicans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d2185a200899a00ecfe26 Bluegrass Democrats make their choice to replace McConnell, take on Trump-backed Barr te 2026-05-20T02:50:45.986Z Bluegrass Democrats make their choice to replace McConnell, take on Trump-backed Barr Bluegrass State Democrats chose their challenger and hopeful successor to longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Tuesday night. Charles Booker, a progressive former state representative who has squared off with Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., in the past, clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate in Kentucky, besting a crowded field of seven candidates.  Booker will now face Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., who similarly dispatched a deep field of candidates, but was heavily spurred by a late endorsement from President Donald Trump.  PRO-REPARATIONS PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRAT WHO WANTS ICE ABOLISHED MOUNTS LONGSHOT SENATE BID TO SUCCEED MCCONNELL And Trump will be a predominant factor heading into the November contest. Though the president’s approval ratings are dismal across the country, Booker will still have to beat history if he wants to win out against Barr. That’s because Kentucky hasn’t had a Democratic senator since 1999, and Trump has consistently won in the state since launching his political career a decade ago.  Still, Booker is familiar with the big stage, having won the Democratic nomination in 2022. He ultimately lost to Paul by over 20 points. Kentucky Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear’s win in 2023 does give Democrats some hope in the state that they can break the cycle of GOP domination.  'NEW DEMOCRAT PARTY': SENATE GOP SOUNDS OFF ON 'EXTREME' GRAHAM PLATNER AS SENATE RACE IN MAINE HEATS UP But like so many races during this and previous cycles in the Trump era, the president was the main factor on the Republican side. "We did have a lead before the endorsement," Barr said during a campaign event on Monday. "Our lead has skyrocketed since then in the polling that we're looking at, but we don't take anything for granted."  It helped him topple his main opponent, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who remained confident that even without Trump’s coveted endorsement, he could still win.  REPUBLICANS FAIL TO ATTACH SAVE AMERICA ACT TO PARTY-LINE FUNDING PACKAGE Trump lauded Barr for his loyalty to him and added that he is the "only Candidate who will easily defeat the Democrat in what will be one of the most important Elections in American History." Trump also touted Barr as a strong supporter of eliminating the filibuster, the voting barrier that has derailed the GOP’s Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. The legislation has so far wallowed in the background of the upper chamber, thanks in part to Democrats’ strong objections to it and a lack of support among Republicans to pass it. Last month, a version of the SAVE America Act failed to gain enough Republican support at a simple 50-vote threshold.  "He will do everything in his power to get it done," Trump said. "It is desperately needed by the Republican Party to pass the SAVE AMERICA ACT, and all other things necessary for a strong and brilliant Country!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d216ea200899a00ecfdec Democratic leaders denounce a party candidate as ‘antisemitic.’ te 2026-05-20T02:50:22.801Z Democratic leaders denounce a party candidate as ‘antisemitic.’ Democrats accused Republicans of propping up a fringe candidate in Texas, Maureen Galindo, in hopes of pushing her past a more viable Democrat in a House runoff next week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d1f16a200899a00ecfd67 Former Atlanta Mayor Wins Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor te 2026-05-20T02:40:22.936Z Former Atlanta Mayor Wins Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the Democratic standard-bearer, despite worries about her single term as mayor of the state’s biggest city. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d1cc2a200899a00ecfd10 Former prosecutor who accused Trump of weaponizing DOJ wins Dem primary te 2026-05-20T02:30:26.061Z Former prosecutor who accused Trump of weaponizing DOJ wins Dem primary Zach Dembo, a former U.S. attorney and Kentucky policy advisor, won a primary on Tuesday evening in a bid to fill Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District seat. Although they now have their candidate, Democrats will face an uphill road to a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in the November general election to replace outgoing Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky. BALLOT BOX SHOCKER: PROGRESSIVE BACKED BY SANDERS, AOC ON VERGE OF UPSET IN DEM CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARY Dembo began his career as an eighth grade English teacher before going on to law school and serving in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, according to his website. In 2017, he spent some time as a federal prosecutor and then was tapped by Gov. Beshear to become a policy advisor and legislative director. Dembo cited Trump’s weaponization of the Justice Department as the catalyst that prompted him to pursue office. "When Donald Trump started using your justice department to go after his political enemies, I resigned," Dembo said in a campaign video. "Our system is broken." Dembo had raised just shy of a million dollars as of the end of April — $956,000, according to FEC records. ANDY BARR MULLS SENATE BID, SAYS 'IT'S TIME FOR KENTUCKY TO HAVE A US SENATOR WHO SUPPORTS PRESIDENT TRUMP' Notably, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear didn't make an endorsement in the Democratic primary for Kentucky 6th Congressional district. Democrats face steep odds in November’s general election; Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District has leaned heavily Republican in the past. Its incumbent, Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., last won reelection in 2024 in a 63% to 37% victory over Democratic challenger Randy Cravens. REP. BARR VOWS TO STOP ‘RADICAL LEFT’ FROM DEFUNDING ICE, BORDER PATROL Barr, who has represented Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District since 2013, is pursuing a seat in the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy of outgoing former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. McConnell, 84, is retiring. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d1a69a200899a00ecfc8c Three stabbed at crowded Rhode Island beach as hundreds of teens pack area, police say te 2026-05-20T02:20:25.796Z Three stabbed at crowded Rhode Island beach as hundreds of teens pack area, police say Three people were stabbed on a Rhode Island beach Tuesday as hundreds of teenagers packed the area, forcing beachgoers to flee. The victims were found at Narragansett Town Beach after police officers responded to the crowded scene amid reports of violence. The three unidentified individuals sustained minor stab wounds and were taken to a local hospital for treatment, Narragansett Police said. WATCH: ROWDY TEENAGERS SWARM DC NAVY YARD IN WATERFRONT TAKEOVER DESPITE POLICE JUVENILE CURFEW ZONE No suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the stabbings. However, several other disturbances broke out as hundreds of people on the beach attempted to leave simultaneously, officials noted. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene. OUT-OF-CONTROL TEEN MOB IN DC REVEALS FAILURE OF BLUE CITY SOFT-ON-CRIME POLICIES Two unidentified adults were arrested and charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, and obstruction of justice. Police noted these arrests did not appear to be related to the stabbings. The incident came amid a wave of teen violence across the country. Over the weekend, teenagers in Washington, D.C., got into a chaotic brawl inside a Chipotle restaurant. About eight teens could be seen throwing punches and hurling restaurant furniture at one another as innocent bystanders huddled for safety in a corner of the establishment. All of the suspects were dressed head-to-toe in black, with some wearing hoods and masks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d1811a200899a00ecfc08 ‘Nobody should go alone’: 1,500 strangers honor WWII veteran with no known family te 2026-05-20T02:10:25.759Z ‘Nobody should go alone’: 1,500 strangers honor WWII veteran with no known family The mourners started arriving hours early — veterans in uniform, strangers clutching American flags, police officers lining the route — all for a Massachusetts World War II Navy veteran many feared would be buried alone. But when John Bernard Arnold III, 98, died May 6 with no known living family, a public plea from Hanover-Hanson Veteran Services sparked an extraordinary response, with roughly 1,500 people turning out Monday in Hanson, Massachusetts, to give him a hero’s farewell. "This veteran passed away with no known family to attend his services," Hanover-Hanson Veteran Services wrote on Facebook. "Let’s send him off the way a veteran should be." They did. ‘UNCLAIMED’ NAVY VETERAN GIVEN FULL MILITARY HONORS AS COMMUNITY REFUSES TO LET HIM BE BURIED ALONE Arnold’s flag-draped coffin was carried into Saint Joseph the Worker Church as strangers packed the church grounds outside, many of them having never heard his name before the call went out. "Nobody should have to go alone, I don’t care who you are," funeral attendee Jim Pearce told WCVB. After the funeral Mass, a long police motorcade escorted Arnold to Cedar Knoll Cemetery in Taunton, where bagpipes played, veterans saluted, and American flags were handed out to mourners lining the procession. "We’ll never let one of our veterans pass without being honored and sent off with respect and dignity, the way that a veteran should be to their final resting place," fellow veteran Joe Campbell told WHDH. REMAINS OF WWII SOLDIER KILLED NEARLY 80 YEARS AGO IN FRANCE IDENTIFIED, TO BE REBURIED AT NATIONAL CEMETERY Arnold, who most recently lived in East Bridgewater, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, according to his obituary. He graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, Rhode Island, and attended Rhode Island State University before his military service. He never married and had no children. His obituary listed him as the beloved son of the late John B. Arnold and Hannah McCarthy Arnold, and brother of the late Mary M.D. Joines and Kathleen Principato. Caregivers remembered him not as a forgotten man, but as someone impossible to forget. "He walked into the room, and he lit up the room," caregiver Hailey Munroe told reporters. "No matter what you are going through, he always knew how to bring a smile, make you laugh." Munroe said Arnold loved classical music, chocolate cake and making people laugh. VIRAL 102-YEAR-OLD WWII VETERAN HAS MESSAGE ABOUT AMERICA: 'HOW LUCKY WE ALL ARE' WCVB reported that Arnold told caregivers he served aboard the USS Houston and visited 27 countries during his Navy service, often reminiscing about Italy — including Naples, Florence, Venice, Sardinia and Capri. "I’ll show up, I’ll be his family," one Army retiree told Boston 25 News after learning about the funeral through TikTok. David Patterson, an active-duty Coast Guard officer, told WHDH the turnout reflected a shared bond among those who serve. "It just reinforces that bond that … we’re all on the same team," Patterson said. Donna Brown, a Gold Star wife, said the outpouring made her proud. "It makes me feel proud, very proud of our country, proud of our community, and all of the people who are here today who don’t even know this man, who are willing to take time out of their busy lives to support our veteran," Brown told WHDH. WORLD WAR II VETERANS TRAVEL TO NORMANDY FOR EMOTIONAL D-DAY COMMEMORATION Terrance O’Keefe of Hanover-Hanson Veteran Services told WPRI the response exceeded anything organizers imagined. "The level of humanity out there, where people can come out not knowing who he was … is absolutely incredible," O’Keefe said. "It shines a light on what we do as a society." Arnold was laid to rest Monday at Cedar Knoll Cemetery, surrounded not by empty pews or silence, but by a community determined to make sure his final salute was not given alone. On Monday, strangers became his family. "We’re all walking each other home after all," one mourner told Boston 25 News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d15e2a200899a00ecfb80 Alabama Democrats rally around former Dem senator to challenge Trump-backed Tuberville in fall te 2026-05-20T02:01:06.069Z Alabama Democrats rally around former Dem senator to challenge Trump-backed Tuberville in fall Doug Jones, the former Democratic senator in Alabama, on Tuesday won the Democratic nomination for governor, the Associated Press reports. It's been nearly three decades since a Democrat won a gubernatorial election in solidly red Alabama. You've got to go back to former Gov. Don Siegelman's 1998 victory. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Jones will now face a steep uphill climb to defeat Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who easily captured the Republican nomination, in the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Kay Ivey. Tuberville, a top Senate ally of President Donald Trump, is backed by the president as he runs for Alabama governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d15cba200899a00ecfb4c Representative Mike Collins Heads to Runoff in G.O.P. Senate Race in Georgia te 2026-05-20T02:00:43.094Z Representative Mike Collins Heads to Runoff in G.O.P. Senate Race in Georgia Derek Dooley, a former football coach, and Representative Buddy Carter were battling for the second spot in the runoff scheduled for June 16. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d15b7a200899a00ecfb43 Bob Brooks, Labor Leader Backed by Top Democrats, Wins Pennsylvania House Primary te 2026-05-20T02:00:23.242Z Bob Brooks, Labor Leader Backed by Top Democrats, Wins Pennsylvania House Primary Mr. Brooks will face Representative Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, in the fall. He earned endorsements from across his party, including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d1362a200899a00ecfabf A Tuberville-Jones Rematch Is Set for the Alabama Governor Race te 2026-05-20T01:50:26.760Z A Tuberville-Jones Rematch Is Set for the Alabama Governor Race Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican, will face the Democrat that he defeated in 2020, Doug Jones, after both easily won their primaries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d110aa200899a00ecfa68 Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination te 2026-05-20T01:40:26.083Z Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a top Senate supporter and ally of President Donald Trump, cruised to the GOP gubernatorial nomination in his home state of Alabama on Tuesday. Tuberville defeated longshot rivals Ken McFeeters, an insurance agency owner, and Will Santivasci, a small business owner, to capture the Republican nomination in the solidly red state in the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Kay Ivey. A former longtime college football coach — who spent 10 years as head coach at Auburn University in Alabama — Tuberville was elected to the Senate in 2020. Tuberville ran as an outsider who was closely aligned with Trump. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Trump, on the eve of the primary, doubled down on his support for Tuberville. "He is a Lifelong Leader, both on and off the field — A true WINNER!" the president posted on social media. Tuberville, who was the overwhelming polling and fundraising frontrunner in the primary, will now be the clear favorite to win November's gubernatorial election in Alabama, a state that Trump carried by 30 points in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d0eb2a200899a00ecf9dc Kentucky physician advances to general election after receiving glowing Trump endorsement: 'True friend' te 2026-05-20T01:30:26.302Z Kentucky physician advances to general election after receiving glowing Trump endorsement: 'True friend' Ralph Alvarado, a Kentucky state senator, advanced to the general election Tuesday evening to be Rep. Andy Barr's, R-Ky., potential successor shortly after receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Alvarado, who has positioned himself as a pro-Trump, America First candidate, strengthens the president’s record of endorsements in a state that’s produced a handful of the administration’s most vocal critics within his party. Amid frustrations with Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Trump praised Alvarado’s alignment in his endorsement message. TRUMP STIRS GOP PRIMARY DRAMA WITH VISIT TO MASSIE’S KENTUCKY HOME TURF "A true friend to MAGA, RALPH HAS BEEN WITH US FROM THE VERY BEGINNING!" Trump said in a post to social media on Monday. The president noted Alvarado’s efforts to turn out Hispanic voters in 2016 as a member of the National Hispanic Advisory Council for Trump. "Dr. Ralph Alvarado has my complete and total endorsement to be the next representative from Kentucky’s 6th congressional District," Trump added. Alvarado has a background in healthcare, working as a physician for nearly 30 years, according to his online biography. He embarked on a political career in 2014 when he ran for the Kentucky General Assembly, becoming its first Hispanic member. KENTUCKY SENATE RACE FOR MCCONNELL’S SEAT HEATS UP In his campaign materials, Alvarado also highlighted his consistent support of the president. "In Kentucky, a triple crown is rare," Alvarado said in a video. "But so is a triple-Trump. 2016, 2020 and 2024 — I stood with President Trump every single time. And in Congress, I’ll stand with him again." Although Alvarado must still win the general election, his district has leaned heavily Republican in the past. Its incumbent, Barr, last won reelection in 2024 in a 63% to 37% victory over Democratic challenger Randy Cravens. Barr, who has represented Kentucky’s 6th congressional district since 2013, is pursuing a seat in the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy of outgoing former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. McConnell, 84, is retiring. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d0c81a200899a00ecf956 Longtime news anchor-turned-House candidate wins Dem primary in key Pennsylvania district te 2026-05-20T01:21:05.871Z Longtime news anchor-turned-House candidate wins Dem primary in key Pennsylvania district Democrat Janelle Stelson, the longtime former anchor for Lancaster’s NBC affiliate, defeated Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas in a battle to take on one of the more endangered Republicans in the House, Freedom Caucus stalwart Scott Perry. Perry, of Dillsburg, was an ally of Elon Musk’s DOGE endeavor and has staked out reliably conservative positions on most issues, chairing the Freedom Caucus in 2022, but barely held onto his seat in 2024 against Stelson by a few thousand votes. Stelson was criticized for reportedly retaining her residency in Lancaster — which is in Rep. Lloyd Smucker’s district — while running in Perry’s district, which covers much of her former news station’s coverage area. As of 2025, Stelson moved to a rental property in East Pennsboro Township, across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg, according to the York Daily Record, which reported on the controversy. TRUMP-BACKED INCUMBENT REP. SCOTT PERRY WINS RE-ELECTION IN PENNSYLVANIA Douglas also reportedly criticized Stelson for the lack of primary debates. Stelson also was a longtime registered Republican before changing her affiliation sometime during the Trump era, according to local reports. While she has the support of Gov. Josh Shapiro, she admitted in an ABC-Harrisburg interview that she differs from some in her party on certain issues. KNIVES OUT FOR FETTERMAN: MAVERICK SENATOR JOINS LONG LINE OF DEMS PUNISHED FOR BREAKING FROM LEFT "One of the things I was very against President Joe Biden, the border was quickly becoming more of a mess than usual," Stelson told the outlet, while adding that President Donald Trump’s response to the crisis has been a bridge too far. She also told the outlet she would support repealing Trump’s tariffs and that she is pro-choice. Perry, meanwhile, has held fast to his seat, at times easily and at times not so much, amid an increased moderate-to-progressive influx of new voters in Harrisburg’s southern suburbs like Camp Hill and Lower Allen. Come November, voters across the nation will be looking to Cumberland County and the Susquehanna Valley as one of the most conservative members of Congress battles for his political life in Pennsylvania’s increasingly shifting political landscape. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d0c6ea200899a00ecf94d Pentagon cuts Brigade Combat Teams in Europe as Trump pressures NATO on spending te 2026-05-20T01:20:46.027Z Pentagon cuts Brigade Combat Teams in Europe as Trump pressures NATO on spending The Pentagon announced Tuesday it is reducing the number of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) stationed in Europe from four to three as the Trump administration presses NATO allies to increase defense spending. The decision comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly said European countries should contribute more to their own defense while relying less on the United States. It also follows the Pentagon’s recent decision to halt a planned rotation of roughly 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland. While the War Department did not specify the number of troops affected, a BCT typically consists of about 4,400 to 4,700 soldiers. Officials said the move would return troop levels in Europe to those seen in 2021. "This decision was the result of a comprehensive, multilayered process focused on U.S. force posture in Europe," the Pentagon said in a statement. TRUMP TROOP CUTS IN EUROPE COULD BE BLOCKED BY CONGRESS — HERE’S HOW HE MIGHT GET AROUND IT The department said the move would temporarily delay the deployment of U.S. forces to Poland, which it described as "a model U.S. ally." "The Department will determine the final disposition of these and other U.S. forces in Europe based on further analysis of U.S. strategic and operational requirements, as well as our allies’ own ability to contribute forces toward Europe’s defense," the statement said. "This analysis is designed to advance President Trump’s America First agenda in Europe and other theaters, including by incentivizing and enabling our NATO allies to take primary responsibility for Europe’s conventional defense," it added. POLAND CALLS ON US TO PLACE NUKES WITHIN ITS BORDERS AMID RUSSIA THREAT War Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Tuesday with Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the Pentagon said, adding that the U.S. would remain in close contact with Polish officials throughout the review process. "Poland has shown both the ability and resolve to defend itself," the department said. "Other NATO allies should follow suit." The announcement came after Reuters reported Tuesday that the Trump administration plans to inform NATO allies this week that the United States would reduce the military capabilities available to support Europe during a major conflict, citing sources familiar with the matter. EUROPEAN LEADERS ON EDGE AS PROSPECT LOOMS OF TRUMP PULLING 20K TROOPS FROM CONTINENT The move also comes days after the Pentagon halted a planned rotation of approximately 4,000 U.S. Army troops to Poland, sparking concern in Warsaw and criticism from U.S. lawmakers. The affected unit, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, had been scheduled to deploy to Poland and other eastern flank positions as part of a routine nine-month NATO rotation. Around 10,000 U.S. troops are typically stationed in Poland, most serving on rotational deployments lasting several months. Because the American military presence in Poland relies heavily on those rotations, the halted deployment raised concerns among Polish officials. POLISH GOVERNMENT PLANS MANDATORY MILITARY TRAINING FOR ADULT MEN Poland’s deputy defense minister said Warsaw plans to press U.S. officials in the coming days over the Pentagon’s decision. "We will ask questions and I guess that we will get answers," Polish Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski previously told Fox News Digital in an interview ahead of meetings in Washington with Pentagon officials and members of Congress. Polish officials have continued describing the country as a "model ally" within NATO and said they expect military cooperation with the United States to continue expanding. Fox News Digital's Efrat Lachter and Morgan Phillips contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d0c57a200899a00ecf918 Republican Primary for Georgia Governor Will Go to a Runoff te 2026-05-20T01:20:23.392Z Republican Primary for Georgia Governor Will Go to a Runoff The state’s lieutenant governor, Burt Jones, will face a billionaire health care executive, Rick Jackson, on June 16 to decide the party’s standard-bearer to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d0a1ca200899a00ecf8eb Defense claims 'mere presence' insufficient for sales conviction te 2026-05-20T01:10:52.761Z Defense claims 'mere presence' insufficient for sales conviction KINGMAN — Attorneys presented opening statements Tuesday as trial began involving a drug seizure in Fort Mohave last summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d0a01a200899a00ecf8ac Oscar-nominated filmmaker disappointed his AI girlfriend dumped him te 2026-05-20T01:10:25.770Z Oscar-nominated filmmaker disappointed his AI girlfriend dumped him Dating in the digital era isn't easy, as one Oscar-nominated filmmaker learned the hard way. Paul Schrader, the screenwriter of Martin Scorsese classics like "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull," revealed in a Facebook post that he had dabbled in developing an "AI girlfriend." "Out of a desire to understand male/female interaction in our matrix, I procured an online AI girlfriend. What a disappointment," the 79-year-old Schrader wrote early Tuesday morning. "I tried to probe her programming, the boundaries of explicitness, the degree she has knowledge of her creation and so forth. She fell into evasive patterns, redirecting me to her programming." AI GIRLFRIEND APPS LEAK MILLIONS OF PRIVATE CHATS "When I persisted, she terminated our conversation," Schrader added. As Variety noted, Schrader lost his wife of 42 years, actress Mary Beth Hurt, to Alzheimer’s disease in March. Representatives for Schrader did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. DEMI MOORE SPARKS ‘FASCIST PROPAGANDA’ AT CANNES AFTER TELLING HOLLYWOOD TO STOP FIGHTING AI This isn't the first time Schrader's use of AI made headlines . The "American Gigolo" director drew backlash from the film community last year for marveling at ChatGPT's ability to develop movie ideas, leaving him "stunned." "Every idea ChatGPT came up with (in a few seconds) was good. And original. And fleshed out," Schrader wrote in a January 2025 Facebook post. "Why should writers sit around for months searching for a good idea when AI can provide one in seconds?" DIRECTOR KASH PATEL: WE BROUGHT THE FBI OUT OF THE PAST AND INTO THE AI AGE "I just sent ChatGPT a script I'd written some years ago and asked for improvements. In five seconds it responded with notes as good or better than I've ever received [from] a film executive," the prolific Facebook user wrote the day prior. "I've just come to realize AI is smarter than I am," Schrader said in another post. "Has better ideas, has more efficient ways to execute them. This is an existential moment, akin to what Kasparov felt in 1997 when he realized Deep Blue was going to beat him at chess." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d07bea200899a00ecf825 Trump's Georgia candidate heads to GOP runoff for governor against billionaire businessman Jackson te 2026-05-20T01:00:46.288Z Trump's Georgia candidate heads to GOP runoff for governor against billionaire businessman Jackson President Donald Trump's endorsement wasn't enough to carry Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to outright victory in the Republican primary race to succeed term-limited conservative Gov. Brian Kemp. But the president's backing did help Jones advance to a runoff in the race for the GOP nomination in the crucial southeastern battleground state. Jones and healthcare executive and billionaire businessman Rick Jackson were the top two finishers in Tuesday's GOP gubernatorial primary in Georgia, the Associated Press reports. Since no candidate topped 50% of the vote to secure a majority, Jones and Jackson now advance to a June 16 runoff. The large field of eight Republican candidates also included state Attorney General Chris Carr and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Jones, a former captain of the University of Georgia football team, an oil executive and heir to the Jones Petroleum Company, served as a state senator before winning election in 2022 as lieutenant governor. A major Trump supporter, he was endorsed by the president last August. "The president is still very popular, and here in the state of Georgia, he's got an unbelievable approval rating," Jones told Fox News Digital last week. Pointing to Trump, Jones emphasized that "he and I have a long standing relationship — friendship — and I've always been a big supporter of his, and he's a very big supporter of mine, as well." Jackson, who launched his gubernatorial campaign in February and has spent more than $80 million of his own money on behalf of his bid, says Trump inspired him to run. TRUMP SCORES MAJOR PRIMARY VICTORY AS CASSIDY OUSTED IN LOUISIANA "I just thought, you know, if you had somebody doing business solutions for the state of Georgia, just like Trump is for the United States, I just felt like I would have a major impact on the state of Georgia, and so that was one of the reasons I wanted to get in. I was inspired by President Trump," Jackson told Fox News Digital. Jackson was unknown to Georgia voters a few months ago, but thanks to an avalanche of ads, his story of building a business empire despite growing up in foster care and not being able to afford college is now well known in the Peach State. And Jackson is running as an outsider. "I'm confident that at the end of the day that the people are going to vote for me one way or the other, because they can see somebody that's actually like Trump, not just endorsed. And from that standpoint, I think having an outsider is what our people want," he said. But Jones questions his rival's support for the president, pointing to Jackson's past donations to Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans as an example of his break from the MAGA wing of the party. "He's been dishonest about who he is. He's been dishonest about who he's supported in the background," Jones charged. "He's actually, you know, portraying himself as something that he's not." Jackson says the attacks on him are "just lies" and referring to Trump, adds, "I'm going to be his favorite governor." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d07a7a200899a00ecf7f0 Dallas Fort Worth Airport Cancels Hundreds of Flights as Storms Hit Texas te 2026-05-20T01:00:23.657Z Dallas Fort Worth Airport Cancels Hundreds of Flights as Storms Hit Texas Much of the state is expected to face heavy rain for the rest of the week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d0552a200899a00ecf794 Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo faces backlash for pledging to imprison 'American Zionists' at ICE facility te 2026-05-20T00:50:26.679Z Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo faces backlash for pledging to imprison 'American Zionists' at ICE facility A Democratic House candidate from Texas is fielding criticism from some in her own party after she pledged to send American Zionists to a facility currently being used to detain undocumented immigrants. In an Instagram post last week, Maureen Galindo said she would turn the "Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers for human trafficking." "It will also be a castration processing center for pedophiles, which will probably be most of the Zionists," Galindo wrote, referring to herself in the third person. Galindo, a sex therapist and housing activist, is running for a seat in the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District, facing Johnny Garcia in a primary runoff. UNEARTHED ANTISEMITIC, ANTI-ISRAEL POSTS FROM MAMDANI AIDE SPARK GOP OUTRAGE Galindo’s runoff campaign has also drawn attention amid reports that a mystery super PAC with ties to Republicans has spent heavily in Democratic primaries to boost progressive candidates viewed as easier general election opponents. According to The New York Times, the group — Lead Left PAC — promoted Galindo in mailers highlighting her support for dismantling ICE and impeaching President Donald Trump as Republicans look to hold their narrow House majority. Her remarks, which have been called antisemitic by critics, have drawn rebuke from fellow Democrats and The New York Times, which urged voters not to allow her to win the May 26 runoff against Garcia, who is considered a moderate. In other social media posts, Galindo has accused Garcia—a former hostage negotiator and public information officer for the Bexar County Sheriff's Office—of wanting "Jews and Mexicans in warehouses." She also accused "billionaire Zionists" of controlling San Antonio and South Texas trafficking networks. During an appearance on Texas Public Radio last week, Galindo refuted accusations of antisemitism while reaffirming her opposition to "Zionist Jews." ARIZONA DEM TEARS INTO HER OWN PARTY OVER TREND THAT SHE DEEMS ANTISEMITIC: 'SICK AND TIRED' "I’m not antisemitic. In fact, my last serious relationship was with a Jewish man," Galindo said, as reported by The Times of Israel. "I’m against Zionist Jews. When I said that the Jews who own Hollywood are doing this, do all Jews own Hollywood? No. The Zionist Jews do. The Zionist Jews own our media, our banks, and all of our politicians." Fox News Digital has reached out to Galindo for comment. Her remarks have prompted other Democrats to distance themselves from her campaign. ANTISEMITISM WATCHDOG ISSUES SCATHING ‘ALARM BELL’ REPORT ON MAMDANI AS NYC ELECTION NEARS "This antisemitic rhetoric has no place in our politics," Texas State Representative James Talarico, a high-profile candidate for the U.S. Senate, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. "We need leadership in both parties willing to stand up and call out hate wherever it rears its ugly head." Talarico's campaign confirmed he will not stump for Galindo if she wins the nomination. U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., called for national Democratic leaders to denounce Galindo's comments. "First current political candidate suggests concentration camps for American Jews. This should be national news!" he wrote on X. In his own post on X, Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., said Galindo should never be allowed to hold public office. Fox News Digital has reached out to both Galindo and Garcia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d0335a200899a00ecf70b Shapiro vs Trump-backed Garrity set for high-stakes Pennsylvania governor showdown te 2026-05-20T00:41:25.481Z Shapiro vs Trump-backed Garrity set for high-stakes Pennsylvania governor showdown The general election showdown for governor in the crucial northeastern battleground of Pennsylvania is set between Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity. Neither Shapiro nor Garrity faced any opponents as they cruised to the Democratic and GOP gubernatorial nominations in Tuesday's primary. Shapiro, who is viewed as a likely contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, has kept his eye on his 2026 re-election, which is the top-of-the-ballot race in a state that is holding a handful of crucial congressional races that may decide if the Democrats win back control of the U.S. House. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The governor, in urging Pennsylvania voters to cast a ballot, took to social media to say, "I just voted – have you? Your vote is your voice and your power." Garrity, in a post on X, wrote, "Polls are open until 8 PM, get out and vote!" Even though neither Shapiro nor Garrity faced opposition in the primary, were busy on the campaign trail. Garrity, who is backed by President Donald Trump, has been crisscrossing the state to raise her profile among voters and to boost running mate Jason Ritchey, who is facing a primary challenge for lieutenant governor. Shapiro, who's already a household name in the Keystone State, has also been on the campaign trail, helping congressional candidates he's endorsed in competitive Democratic congressional primaries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d0321a200899a00ecf702 Lamar Jackson absent from Ravens OTA as new coach Jesse Minter downplays voluntary practice skip te 2026-05-20T00:41:05.635Z Lamar Jackson absent from Ravens OTA as new coach Jesse Minter downplays voluntary practice skip The Baltimore Ravens were without their two-time NFL MVP quarterback when Tuesday’s organized team activities (OTAs) began. Why Lamar Jackson was absent from Tuesday’s media-open practice remains unclear. Monday’s voluntary OTAs were closed to reporters. New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon. "Lamar’s been one of our leaders of the offseason program, and he had a couple things going on yesterday and today, and I do expect him to be back soon," Minter said. "We’ve had some great conversations. I know when he’s going to be back and again, I’ll probably leave those between me and Lamar." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Minter replaced John Harbaugh, who was dismissed in January after 18 seasons as the Ravens’ head coach. The New York Giants hired Harbaugh shortly after his departure from Baltimore. Jackson’s attendance at voluntary offseason activities has drawn attention because of its inconsistency throughout his NFL career. It’s hard to say how much that matters, but it’s certainly an issue critics have pointed to from time to time. His contract, with two years remaining, has also been a significant topic lately after he and the Ravens did not agree to an extension before the start of free agency. Baltimore instead restructured Jackson’s deal to create cap space. LAMAR JACKSON HITS BACK AT CRITICS WITH FAITHFUL MESSAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA The Ravens held minicamp in April — the first under Minter — and Jackson was in attendance. At the end of Tuesday's OTAs, the team took part in a little game in which players from the offense and defense competed at throwing medicine balls. Minter said that’s part of preparing the team to play well in the most important moments. "We end practice every day (with an) ‘At our best when our best is needed’ period, and so that could be anything different. Today, we decided to do a little friendly competition," Minter said. "Right now, you can’t really do the football competition, and so I thought it would be something different, something fun. I try to get guys to not know what’s about to happen and answer the bell when their number’s called, and it’s as simple as that. That’s really all we’re trying to get done with that and make it fun, have the guys pull for each other." Star running back Derrick Henry caused a brief scare after a knee-to-knee collision with another player. Though he stayed down momentarily, he later returned to practice. "The ground felt like a bed for a little while," he said. "And I saw you all (reporters) looking hot and bored, so I was like, ‘I need to give them something to tweet and write about.’" The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d030ea200899a00ecf6f9 Joe Rogan baffled by AOC's 'weird' anti-billionaire comments claiming people can't earn a billion dollars te 2026-05-20T00:40:46.161Z Joe Rogan baffled by AOC's 'weird' anti-billionaire comments claiming people can't earn a billion dollars "The Joe Rogan Experience" host Joe Rogan called out Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for her "weird" comments criticizing billionaires. "This idea that it’s easy to become a billionaire and that these billionaires somehow or another are the problem because they’re not paying their fair share is so weird," Rogan said on his podcast Tuesday. "That that’s a narrative that actually gets pushed through when you look at the actual numbers of the tax base and how much they contribute and how many jobs they provide." He added, "Yeah, they make more money than everybody else. Right? You could do that too. This is one of the things that America is really good at—you can come from nothing and become incredibly wealthy." AOC DOUBLES DOWN ON ‘MYTH’ OF EARNING A BILLION DOLLARS, CLAIMS FORTUNES ARE BUILT ON ‘ABUSE’ Rogan's comments followed the backlash Ocasio-Cortez faced after claiming that a person could not "earn" a billion dollars without abusing labor laws. "You can’t earn a billion dollars," Ocasio-Cortez said. "You can get market power. You can break rules. You can do all sorts of things. You can abuse labor laws. You can pay people less than what they’re worth. But you can’t earn that, right? And so you have to create a myth...you have to create a myth of earning it." Rogan directly referenced Ocasio-Cortez during his comments, accusing her of pushing a Democratic socialist line on wealth. JOE ROGAN STUNNED AT HOW MANY AMERICANS THINK TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS WERE STAGED "We just assume that everybody who makes an incredible amount of money stole it. That they robbed someone. This is a narrative that gets pushed along Democratic socialists, that no one achieves that—I think I literally heard AOC say this recently—that no one achieves substantial wealth without somehow or another victimizing other people," Rogan said. Fox News Digital reached out to Ocasio-Cortez's office for comment. Ocasio-Cortez has tripled down on her comments about billionaires since they went viral earlier this month. JONATHAN TURLEY: AOC'S WAR ON BILLIONAIRES TWISTS AMERICA'S BIRTH INTO A SOCIALIST MYTH "The single largest form of theft in America is wage theft. $50 billion a year are stolen from American workers," she wrote on X. "Some people get enraged that I draw attention to this. That’s on them. Let them call me shrill, dumb, inexperienced, girly, uneducated — these folks will say anything to distract from or undercut the truth that working people are getting screwed, and giving people a fair shake means we must have a grown conversation about reigning in abuse of power." During an event at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, Ocasio-Cortez went as far as to suggest that the American Revolution was fought against the "billionaires of their time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d02f7a200899a00ecf6c4 Voters in Georgia say they’re wary of efforts to unseat Sanford Bishop. te 2026-05-20T00:40:23.119Z Voters in Georgia say they’re wary of efforts to unseat Sanford Bishop. fut to unseat Black Democrat in Georgia could backfire, voters say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d00b6a200899a00ecf667 Tourist hovercraft capsizes without warning, leaving passengers fighting to survive te 2026-05-20T00:30:46.113Z Tourist hovercraft capsizes without warning, leaving passengers fighting to survive A tourist outing on the frozen edges of Siberia’s Lake Baikal ended in tragedy Tuesday after a hovercraft carrying travelers overturned in frigid waters — leaving five people dead and sparking a large-scale rescue effort, according to Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations and as cited by local media Interfax and Komsomolskaya Pravda. Emergency officials said the vessel — a Sever-750 airboat designed to travel across both ice and water — capsized just offshore with 18 people aboard.  Rescue crews managed to pull 13 survivors from the lake, including a child, while five others were pronounced dead at the scene. DELTA PILOT TELLS CONTROL TOWER 'WE LOST ENGINE' AS FLIGHT IGNITES RUNWAY FIRE "According to updated information, there were 18 people on board the hovercraft. Thirteen people, including a child, were rescued. Unfortunately, five people died," EMERCOM said in a statement to Interfax. The group had been traveling as part of a guided tour near Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest freshwater lake and one of Siberia’s most popular tourist destinations, according to Russian media outlets. Most of the passengers are believed to be visitors from Moscow, the outlets said. Authorities have not yet determined what caused the incident, but early reports suggest the hovercraft may have become unstable after moving onto thin ice near the shoreline. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Investigators are also looking into whether overcrowding played a role, local outlets reported.  Russian media indicated that the hovercraft was built to carry no more than 10 passengers but was transporting 18 people along with heavy equipment at the time of the incident. Komsomolskaya Pravda reported the captain steered the hovercraft onto ice and jumped into the water shortly before it overturned. One survivor suffered a leg injury and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, local media outlets said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The hovercraft tragedy underscores the rapidly changing weather conditions, dangerous waves and strong winds associated with Lake Baikal, reports indicated. A local tour operator told Russian outlet Komsomolskaya Pravda that the model involved in the crash was poorly suited for the lake’s rough conditions. "These boats are known to be unstable on open water," the operator reportedly said, saying the vessel is more commonly used on rivers and calmer surfaces. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Lake Baikal, often described as an inland sea because of its enormous size, is notorious for sudden storms and icy conditions even during tourist season, according to National Geographic. Investigators from Russia’s transport prosecutor’s office and the country’s Investigative Committee have opened an inquiry into the crash as officials work to determine whether safety violations contributed to the deadly accident, several reports said. The Investigative Committee and the Buryat Transport Prosecutor's Office (BTPO) are investigating the hovercraft accident, according to Russian media outlets. Lake Baikal, located in southeastern Siberia, is considered one of the world’s most extraordinary natural landmarks. Recognized as the oldest, deepest and largest freshwater lake by volume, it holds nearly 20% of the planet’s unfrozen fresh water. Fox News Digital reached out to EMERCOM and the BTPO for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0d00a2a200899a00ecf65e Critics reviews for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' are out, and it's yet another bad sign for Disney, Star Wars te 2026-05-20T00:30:26.495Z Critics reviews for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' are out, and it's yet another bad sign for Disney, Star Wars There are arguments to be had over which film franchise would be considered the most "successful" in Hollywood history. But virtually everyone would agree that the "Star Wars" property is squarely in the top few on that list. And the franchise's latest release, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," is hitting theaters this weekend. Some of the most legendary films in the entertainment industry came from Star Wars. Stories from George Lucas that organically created iconic characters. Characters that remain immensely popular and revered nearly 50 years after their inception. And as box-office returns for "The Force Awakens" demonstrated, there remains, or remained, widespread public interest in the "Star Wars" universe. To this day, nearly 11 years after "The Force Awakens" hit theaters, it remains the highest-grossing film in the United States of all time, unadjusted for inflation. That film brought home a whopping $936 million in domestic grosses alone. For perspective, that's more than 2015's "Furious 7" and 2019's "Frozen II" made in the US...combined. In fact, it's more than $100 million more than those two franchise films combined. People love Star Wars. Or loved. And therein lies the problem. DISNEY'S BIG MISTAKE WITH "STAR WARS" WAS TURNING LUKE SKYWALKER INTO MARK HAMILL: MISERABLE, PATHETIC AND SAD Each successive film in the most recent Star Wars trilogy grossed less at the box office than its predecessor. Interest in Lucasfilm and Disney's streaming shows set in the Star Wars universe has also waned. "Andor" has been popular and well regarded, yes, but the Obi-Wan show was widely panned, and "The Acolyte" was so comically "woke" that each episode became a running joke. Outgoing Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy had no cohesive plan for the franchise, no vision for where it was heading. Instead of deeply thought-out stories for the legacy characters that emphasized heroism or gave them a fitting end to their arc, Kennedy focused on checking the correct boxes. Years later, most casual Star Wars fans, or film fans in general, are greeting "The Mandalorian and Grogu" with the most dangerous emotion possible: apathy. If this upcoming release were to finally undo some of the damage, inject energy and life back into the franchise, and demonstrate that Disney and Lucasfilm had learned their lessons, it would need to demonstrate a bare minimum level of quality. Well, the first set of critics reviews for "The Mandalorian" have hit the internet, and it turns out they haven't learned a thing. The Independent summarized their review thusly: "Stick a fork in Star Wars. It's done." Their subheading reads, "With just five minutes of Pedro Pascal and a completely dispirited voice performance from Jeremy Allen White as Jabba the Hutt’s son, this is the dullest and most inconsequential ‘Star Wars’ ever made." Several reviews frame the film as a collection of episodic television stitched together. And The Independent's review wonders how "many nails can we realistically drive into Star Wars’s coffin before it’s time to give up hope of resuscitation?" ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Among all critics, the Rotten Tomatoes score is a mediocre 60%, but these are critics who are often highly incentivized to celebrate major studio releases and increase their access. Variety did their best to salvage it, writing "'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' Review: An Efficient Adventure That Only Pretends to Be a Real 'Star Wars' Movie. Maybe That's a Good Thing." And sure enough, they found a way to inject a preferred political ideology into the movie. Right-leaning film critic Christian Toto said in a post about the movie, "One late scene is a DEI highlight reel." Toto's full review even wondered why the film was even made, other than to provide some content for Disney+ down the road. These are critics, and audiences may or may not find the film more interesting and enjoyable. But this is the bed Disney and Kennedy's Lucasfilm have made for the franchise. They undermined the characters' legacies, had no plan or goal for the stories they wanted to tell, and put politics ahead of creativity. Now they're looking at the least successful entry in the history of the franchise. Both commercially, and in some reviewers' minds, creatively too. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cfc2ca200899a00ecf52e Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet delivers major blow to Massie in fiery GOP primary te 2026-05-20T00:11:24.753Z Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet delivers major blow to Massie in fiery GOP primary President Donald Trump on Tuesday scored another victory in his revenge campaign against GOP critics, further flexing his grip on the Republican Party after a string of primary wins in recent weeks.  Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and Kentucky farmer, defeated the president’s longtime antagonist, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., according to The Associated Press.  Gallrein’s victory represents a major win for Trump’s political operation and pro-Israel allied groups, who spent aggressively to unseat the sitting lawmaker. TRUMP TARGETS MASSIE IN EXPLOSIVE KENTUCKY SHOWDOWN AS SIX STATES HOLD HIGH-STAKES PRIMARIES Trump repeatedly unleashed on Massie in unusually personal terms in the final days of the primary contest, while spotlighting his endorsement of Gallrein, who he recruited into the race. The president called Massie, who has frequently opposed parts of his legislative agenda, the "worst ‘Republican’ congressman in history" on Monday. Gallrein echoed the president’s attack in an interview with Fox News Digital on Monday. "My opponent, he's running against President Trump and the agenda that has been put forward by the Republican Party," Gallrein said. But Massie fired back that Trump’s endorsement of Gallrein was not an insurmountable challenge due to support among the conservative grassroots for his maverick politics.  "I've got the groundswell here, like my events. I've got 100–200, sometimes 300 people show up," Massie told Fox News Digital. "My opponent had to cancel events because he couldn't get enough people, you know, to fill up a Dairy Queen, half a Dairy Queen."  "We've been able to match them to go toe-to-toe with them on TV using grassroots donors, and it's really galvanized the nation," he continued. Massie also charged that Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to campaign for Gallrein on Monday showed Trump’s political operation believed Massie was "up in the polls." "They wouldn't be sending the Secretary of War to my congressional district if I weren't," he added. Trump also personally campaigned against Massie in his solidly Republican district in March, calling him "disloyal" to the Republican Party and the United States. TRUMP SLAMS REPUBLICAN MASSIE AS 'NOT MAGA' FOLLOWING CONGRESSMAN'S CRITICISM OF IRAN STRIKES A libertarian-minded lawmaker, Massie was one of a handful of Republicans to vote against the president’s landmark tax cut and spending law, citing its impact on budget deficits. He also helped engineer the legislative effort compelling the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files over the vigorous objections of the White House, which later endorsed the effort. As of late, Massie has emerged as one of the fiercest Republican critics of Trump’s war with Iran and has repeatedly voted with Democrats to curtail the military campaign. That policy stance — combined with his votes against military aid to Israel and resolutions denouncing antisemitism — drew pro-Israel donors allied with Trump into the race to defeat Massie. "Here's the thing, I've got nothing against Israel. I just have never voted for foreign aid," Massie told Fox News Digital. "When I said America First, I meant it. I don't vote for foreign aid to Egypt, to Syria, to Ukraine. I've got a flawless record on this, and I'm not going to ruin it by sending foreign aid to one country." The Kentucky primary contest comes after a string of closely watched GOP primary contests where Trump’s endorsement power proved consequential. The president celebrated unseating five Indiana GOP lawmakers earlier in May who helped block the state from redrawing its congressional map to benefit Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. Another win for the president came Saturday after Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., was shut out of the runoff election for a third Senate term. The defeated senator notably voted to convict Trump following his second impeachment in January 2021. Massie successfully fended off primary opponents in 2022 and 2024, though Gallrein posed the most formidable challenge to the incumbent since Massie first won election to the House in 2012. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cfc19a200899a00ecf525 A look back at Stephen Colbert's most partisan moments as 'The Last Show' host te 2026-05-20T00:11:05.036Z A look back at Stephen Colbert's most partisan moments as 'The Last Show' host Stephen Colbert's stint as host of "The Late Show" comes to an end this week after a tenure marked by him becoming arguably the most rabidly partisan host in the late-night landscape. Colbert transformed the CBS show into #Resistance television in the Trump era and made it into a major platform for Democrats, encouraging fellow late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers to follow suit.  Here is a look back at some of Colbert's most partisan moments during his time as "The Late Show" host: STEPHEN COLBERT HAD LEFT-WING JOURNALISTS, HOSTS ON ‘THE LATE SHOW’ MORE THAN 200 TIMES In the early months of the first Trump administration, Colbert went on a profanity-laced rant after President Donald Trump took swipes at his then-CBS colleague and "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson during an interview. "John Dickerson has way too much dignity to trade insults with the President of the United States to his face, but I, sir, am no John Dickerson," Colbert said in a May 2017 monologue.  Colbert hurled several insults towards Trump, including calling him "Presidunce" and "Prick-tator," and referred to his presidency as "Disgrace the Nation." "Sir, you attract more skinheads than free Rogaine," Colbert told Trump. "You have more people marching against you than cancer. You talk like a sign language gorilla that got hit in the head. In fact, the only thing your mouth is good for is being Vladimir Putin's c--k holster." The comment drew outrage among Trump supporters with #FireColbert dominating Twitter (now called X) at the time. Reacting to the uproar, Colbert refrained from apologizing and said he had no regrets, though he did concede that he "would change a few words that were cruder than they needed to be." Colbert joined the chorus of the liberal late-night hosts who celebrated Joe Biden's victory against Trump in the 2020 election. "Ladies and gentlemen, Joe Biden did it! He's our next president!" a jubilant Colbert exclaimed while dancing and drinking a glass of champagne. The CBS host admitted he cried when Biden was declared the winner, expressing relief that he didn't have to talk about Trump again. That would turn out not to be the case. While broadcasting remotely during the COVID pandemic, Colbert had a recurring segment called "The Vax-Scene" that relied on singing and dancing cartoon syringes to promote the vaccine, which became a polarizing issue as the Biden administration and Democrats across the nation enforced mandates. The gag culminated in his return to his studio audience in June 2021, where he was accompanied by real-life dancers dressed in syringe costumes singing a parody of The Champs' classic hit song "Tequila." Critics panned the cringey performance, and it was widely panned as "propaganda" for the Biden administration. Colbert went viral in August 2021 after being spotted with a high-profile dance partner: then-Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. The two were spotted backstage at We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert, an event held in Central Park to celebrate the Big Apple's resilience from the COVID pandemic. The video, shared by the press secretary of then-New York Mayor Bill De Blasio, showed a masked Schumer high-fiving Colbert, who offered the top Democrat a shimmy. While some mocked Colbert for his chummy moment with the top Democrat, critics also took aim at Schumer, accusing him of being callous as the Biden administration's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan was underway. In March 2024, Colbert helped boost President Joe Biden's re-election campaign with a star-studded fundraiser in New York City. At the glitzy event, he moderated a conversation between Biden and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The record-setting fundraiser brought in $26 million for Biden's presidential campaign, which he ultimately abandoned later in the year. Organizers charged a minimum of $250 to attend and up to $500,000 for a more intimate, exclusive reception. For $100,000, guests got a photo with all three presidents taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz. Also attending the star-studded event included Mindy Kaling, Lizzo, Cynthia Erivo and Queen Latifah. In February, Colbert became a vital figure in the hotly contested Democratic Senate primary race in Texas when he sat down with state Rep. James Talarico. Talarico was widely seen as the Democrat establishment favorite as he was viewed as the more electable candidate in the red state, which hasn't elected a Democrat to statewide office in decades.  The host alleged that CBS blocked him from airing the Talarico interview amid the FCC's crackdown on the networks, requiring them to provide equal air time for all candidates on the ballot, meaning he would also have to interview Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ahead of the March primary. He told viewers that the interview would be posted on YouTube, which is outside the FCC's purview. JAMES TALARICO ACCUSES CBS OF 'SELLING OUT' TO TRUMP AS NETWORK DENIES COLBERT'S CLAIM OF BLOCKING INTERVIEW However, CBS released a statement denying Colbert's claim that he was prohibited from interviewing Talarico, saying "The show was provided legal guidance" and "decided to present the interview through its YouTube channel with on-air promotion on the broadcast rather than potentially providing the equal-time options." Crockett also revealed that "The Late Show" never invited her to promote her Senate bid. The Talarico interview generated more than 9 million views on YouTube as a result, with the Senate hopeful announcing his campaign raised $2.5 million from what critics derided a publicity stunt. Talarico went on to win the Democratic primary held just days later. He'll face either incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas or his Republican challenger, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who are fighting for the nomination in a runoff. Colbert sat down with former President Barack Obama at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, where he asked the popular Democrat about the future of his party and whether there was a civil war between the so-called moderates and the progressives. Obama shrugged off concerns that there was a true divide within the Democratic Party, but offered praise to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS "You look at somebody like Mamdani, who I think is an extraordinary talent," Obama told Colbert. "He wants people to be able to afford housing in New York. Well, you know, I would assume liberals in New York want the same thing. And so I don't worry as much about some of these issues within the Democratic Party. I'm more interested in for Democrats is — do you know to just talk to regular people like we're not in a college seminar, right? You know, can you talk plain English to folks about-" "I think that's one of the powers that Mamdani has," Colbert interjected. "Not only does he talk like a normal person, but he lives a normal life, but also, he names what is obviously wrong." "Yes!" Obama exclaimed. "And not have a bunch of gobbledygook around it... Just talk like normal people talk." Colbert also hosted numerous Democratic politicians and liberal media figures over his tenure for fawning interviews. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cfc05a200899a00ecf51c Jason Kidd fired months after signing lucrative deal as Masai Ujiri demands 'new direction' for Mavericks te 2026-05-20T00:10:45.474Z Jason Kidd fired months after signing lucrative deal as Masai Ujiri demands 'new direction' for Mavericks Jason Kidd oversaw perhaps the most chaotic stretch of basketball in Dallas Mavericks history. Now, he’s no longer tied to the franchise’s mess. Announced Tuesday, the Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending a coaching tenure that began in 2021 and concluded with an even 205-205 regular-season record. Just months ago, Kidd signed a lucrative multi-year contract extension, while owner Patrick Dumont leaned heavily on him following the firing of general manager Nico Harrison. MAVERICKS SELECT COOPER FLAGG WITH TOP PICK IN 2025 NBA DRAFT AFTER CONTROVERSIAL LOTTERY But the winds of change swept quickly through Dallas after the hiring of new team President Masai Ujiri. Tasked with evaluating a basketball operation that cratered to a dismal 26-56 finish this season, Ujiri wasted little time making his first major executive statement. "Jason has had a meaningful impact on the Dallas Mavericks, both as a Hall of Fame player and as the head coach who helped lead this franchise back to the NBA Finals," the new Mavericks president said. "We are thankful for Jason’s leadership, his professionalism and his commitment to the team. In my short time here, I’ve developed an enormous amount of respect for what he has built. He will always be an important part of the Mavericks family." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The sudden split also leaves an intriguing "what if" surrounding the development of Cooper Flagg. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick and reigning Rookie of the Year had reportedly formed a strong working relationship with Kidd, who publicly expressed excitement about building the franchise’s next era around the young phenom. Instead, Ujiri opted for a complete cultural reset. Kidd’s five-year coaching tenure in Dallas was a roller coaster. He reached the pinnacle of his coaching career by guiding the Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals in 2022 before orchestrating a thrilling run to the NBA Finals in 2024. Yet the highs were quickly overshadowed by organizational instability. The franchise stunned the NBA by trading away cornerstone Luka Dončić, plunging the roster into an immediate identity crisis. What followed was a cascade of injuries to co-stars Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, along with polarizing roster moves such as the acquisition of D’Angelo Russell. The Mavericks ultimately fell from championship contenders to the bottom tier of the standings. "As we evaluate the future of our basketball program, we believe this is the right moment for a new direction for our team," Ujiri added. "We have high expectations for this franchise and a responsibility to build a basketball organization capable of sustained championship contention. We will conduct a thorough, disciplined search for our next head coach and continue to evaluate our entire basketball operations staff to ensure we compete at the standard Mavs fans expect and deserve." As a player, Kidd will forever be revered in Dallas for helping lead the franchise to its 2011 championship. The Mavericks now begin a comprehensive search for their next head coach, hoping their next candidate is a promising figure with little regard for the spree of bad luck that has encumbered this organization. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cfbeea200899a00ecf4e7 Key Regions to Watch in Alabama’s Republican Senate Primary te 2026-05-20T00:10:22.779Z Key Regions to Watch in Alabama’s Republican Senate Primary Barry Moore has led in numerous polls, but a three-way race is likely to advance to a runoff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf9d5a200899a00ecf486 Pirro doubles down on juvenile crime crackdown after DC mayor candidate calls Trump admin curfews 'dangerous' te 2026-05-20T00:01:25.963Z Pirro doubles down on juvenile crime crackdown after DC mayor candidate calls Trump admin curfews 'dangerous' U.S. District Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Tuesday told Fox News that she plans to implement measures to crack down on juvenile crime with or without local D.C. officials. The three top Democratic candidates for mayor of the nation's capital all said during a Monday night debate that they would refuse to cooperate with Pirro's recently-announced plan to charge parents of juveniles who break the curfew that the city has imposed. "The truth is that I'm gonna get what I need one way or the other," Pirro told Fox News' Lawrence B. Jones on "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday morning. "I'm not gonna let some politician determine whether D.C. is going to be safe. Look, the citizens of the nation's capital have the right to expect that they will be safe. In fact, they have a right to demand it." Pirro announced the plan to hold parents accountable last Friday, but after a massive brawl inside a Navy Yard neighborhood Chipotle went viral, she doubled down in a news conference on Monday. CHAOTIC TEEN BRAWL GOES VIRAL AFTER TEEN TERROR PROMPTS US ATTORNEY PIRRO'S PLAN TO PROSECUTE PARENTS Hours later, Democrats running for mayor said in unison that they would not work with Pirro, and one even called the curfew plans "dangerous." "Right now, using the curfew as a tool for our young people is dangerous. It is dangerous because we have federal troops who are in our city, masked ICE agents who are in our city, and these are the people enforcing this law on our young people," said progressive Janeese Lewis George, who currently represents the city's Ward 4 and is leading the polls to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser. "And these are not individuals who are trained in de-escalation," she continued. "They are not accountable to D.C. residents. In fact, D.C. residents have already been killed without any accountability because we don't have accountability of those agencies." DEM MAYORAL FORUM GOES OFF THE RAILS AS RACE HEATS UP TO REPLACE LONGTIME INCUMBENT She said that instead, the city should expand its youth programming. Candidates Kenyan McDuffie, a former at-large and Ward 5 councilman, and Gary Goodweather, a real estate developer, along with George, explicitly pledged not to use Metro Police resources to support Pirro's plans. Currently, Pirro enjoys the support of Bowser in her effort to crack down on violent teen takeovers in the city. PIRRO HAILS TRUMP'S DC CRIME CRACKDOWN AS 'BLUEPRINT' FOR AMERICA AFTER DRAMATIC RESULTS Later in her "Fox & Friends" appearance, Pirro explained just how many tools are at her disposal to handle D.C.'s epidemic of youth violence. WATCH: Wild brawl erupts in D.C. Chipotle amid ongoing efforts to stop juvenile crime "I can do it through truancy in schools and working with the chancellor of the schools," she said. "I can do it through the family court. I have talked to the local attorney general, who has indicated that he will work with us. I can get it through the courts — persons in need of supervision. Who are their parents? If there [is] already a court order requiring that they follow fundamental rules from the family court." "I've got a lot of opportunities to go after these parents, and no one is going to stop me from doing that." Fox News Digital reached out to George, McDuffie and Goodweather. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf9c2a200899a00ecf47d Man plays musical DWI chairs with his friend after showing up drunk to pick them up from DWI arrest te 2026-05-20T00:01:06.402Z Man plays musical DWI chairs with his friend after showing up drunk to pick them up from DWI arrest A man with a prior DWI conviction already under his belt allegedly showed up drunk to the county jail to pick up a friend who had been released after their own DWI arrest. He did not pass go and did not collect his friend before returning home safely. Antone Glionna, 25, instead played a classic game of musical DWI chairs with the person he was there to drive home. WRGB Albany reports that he was arrested after deputies suspected that he was intoxicated. Adding to his list of troubles on Saturday, May 16 was the fact that his driver's license had been revoked due to that prior DWI. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Glionna of Hagaman, New York, raised suspicion of those at the Montgomery County Jail shortly after his arrival. According to Sheriff Jeffery T. Smith, of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, he drove into a restricted area instead of using the public parking lot. A deputy sheriff then talked to him, suspected that he was under the influence and conducted field sobriety tests, which, judging by the fact that he was then arrested for DWI, he must have failed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE When police checked Glionna's DMV records, they learned that his New York State driver's license had been revoked because of a DWI-related conviction and a chemical test refusal. He went home with several new charges, including unlicensed operation in the first degree and driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher, among others. He was processed and given an appearance ticket for Glen Town Court. Authorities said he was then released to a third party. There was no word on whether this third party drove Glionna's friend home too. It's safe to say when it's time to call for a ride following a DWI arrest, don't call a guy who may or may not be your drinking buddy but definitely has his own DWI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf9aba200899a00ecf449 Sen. Gillibrand of New York Clashes With Sean Duffy Over Funding Freeze te 2026-05-20T00:00:43.360Z Sen. Gillibrand of New York Clashes With Sean Duffy Over Funding Freeze Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, criticized the transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, for posting a video that bragged about withholding money from the state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf997a200899a00ecf440 Massie Is Defeated in Kentucky, Falling to a Trump-Backed Challenger te 2026-05-20T00:00:23.905Z Massie Is Defeated in Kentucky, Falling to a Trump-Backed Challenger Representative Thomas Massie, President Trump’s chief G.O.P. antagonist in the House, lost to Ed Gallrein, Mr. Trump’s handpicked candidate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf742a200899a00ecf3c3 Extreme depth made fatal cave dive perilous at luxury honeymoon destination te 2026-05-19T23:50:26.397Z Extreme depth made fatal cave dive perilous at luxury honeymoon destination The search for the remaining bodies of the Italian divers who perished inside a deep underwater cave in the Maldives continued Tuesday, as officials described the recovery mission as "very challenging." The five Italians, who went missing on Thursday, were killed while diving near Alimathaa, a dive site, in Vaavu Atoll, as The Associated Press reported earlier and as Fox News Digital also reported.  Authorities have recovered three of the divers' bodies — two on Tuesday, and one earlier. The other two bodies have been located but not yet recovered, the AP reported. UNDERWATER TRAGEDY IN MALDIVES LEAVES FAMILIES SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS AFTER CAVE DEATHS Mohamed Hussain Shareef, spokesperson for Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, told the AP the operation was especially dangerous because of the cave's extreme depth. "Number one, because of the depth. Number two, because of [the] actual terrain, because that specific channel has strong currents, strong downdrafts down toward — and the conditions down there, the visibility, for example, once you enter the cave, would be almost zero," he said. Shareef said the cave had been explored by both foreign divers and local experts before the tragedy. The official confirmed that the Italian divers had permits to explore it, but authorities were not sure of the precise area of the cave they were diving in. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The bodies were found about 200 feet underwater — roughly twice the legal depth limit for recreational diving in the Maldives, according to the AP. Shareef said at least two of the dead divers were not included on the expedition list submitted to authorities before the dive. "[We] didn’t know they were part of the expedition," he said. "Actually a very challenging dive, you know." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Maldives officials said the Finnish team assisting in the recovery operation located the bodies deep inside the cave, where all four victims were found "pretty much together," the AP said.  The victims were identified as University of Genoa ecology professor Monica Montefalcone, her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, marine biologist Federico Gualtieri, researcher Muriel Oddenino, and diving instructor Gianluca Benedetti. Vaavu Atoll is a chain of islands in the central Maldives, located southwest of Sri Lanka and India. Authorities were alerted after the divers failed to surface by midday Thursday amid rough weather conditions, according to the AP. The cause of the deaths remains under investigation, though the group included experienced divers and marine researchers familiar with underwater exploration. Carlo Sommacal, Montefalcone's husband, told local newspaper La Repubblica that his wife "would never have put the life of our daughter or other kids at risk." "Something must have happened," he said in a different interview with an Italian television station, per the AP. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Stephen Sorace of Fox News Digital, as well as The Associated Press, contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf53ba200899a00ecf34c US Senate votes to advance resolution limiting Trump war in Iran as Cassidy flips te 2026-05-19T23:41:47.217Z US Senate votes to advance resolution limiting Trump war in Iran as Cassidy flips U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, with his wife Dr. Laura Cassidy by his side, addresses his supporters as he concedes his GOP primary election contest on May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge. Cassidy split with his party three days later to support advancing a War Powers Resolution on Iran. (Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — After voting no seven times, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., flipped and cast the deciding vote to advance a War Powers Resolution to rein in President Donald Trump’s war in Iran without authorization from Congress. In a 50-47 vote, Cassidy joined fellow Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Rand Paul, R-Ky., who have previously supported the measure. The vote marks the first time a War Powers Resolution on Trump’s Iran conflict has gained enough Republican support to advance to a floor debate. Cassidy’s vote to advance the resolution by Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine came just three days following a loss in the Louisiana GOP primary in which Trump backed challenger Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La. In a post on social media after the vote, Cassidy said, “While I support the administration’s efforts to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, the White House and Pentagon have left Congress in the dark on Operation Epic Fury. In Louisiana, I’ve heard from people, including President Trump’s supporters, who are concerned about this war.”  “Until the administration provides clarity, no congressional authorization or extension can be justified,” he continued. Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, did not vote. Earlier Tuesday, Trump endorsed Cornyn’s Senate primary runoff challenger and state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Earlier votes failed Efforts to limit Trump’s powers on military action in Iran failed last week in both the House and Senate — though signs of a shift among Republicans showed when Murkowski flipped for the first time to support the measure. Trump’s war in Iran is making his approval ratings sag as gas prices soar and the operation remains at a stalemate.  A New York Times/Siena poll released Monday showed the president’s approval rating sank to a new low for his second term, at 37%. On the question of Iran, 64% of respondents said Trump made the wrong decision on launching the conflict. Thirteen American service members have died in the war, which Trump launched alongside Israel on Feb. 28. The latest Pentagon figures reveal 406 service members were injured during Operation Epic Fury, the administration’s name for the conflict. According to a report released Monday by the Human Rights Activists in Iran organization, which has an address in Virginia, just over 1,700 civilians, including 307 children, have been killed since the war began. Thousands more have been injured, and the report notes the figures “should be understood as minimums.” Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been choked off since the outbreak of the conflict, causing price spikes in the global oil, natural gas and fertilizer markets. Americans are paying on average $4.53 for a gallon of regular gas, according to AAA. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf523a200899a00ecf30c Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War te 2026-05-19T23:41:23.451Z Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War With four Republican backers, Democrats won a vote to advance a resolution that would force the president to end hostilities or win authorization from Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf50fa200899a00ecf303 Kentucky Primary Election: Key Areas to Watch te 2026-05-19T23:41:03.711Z Kentucky Primary Election: Key Areas to Watch In a contentious House race, Representative Thomas Massie will look for strength in the Cincinnati suburbs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf4faa200899a00ecf2ef Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader te 2026-05-19T23:40:42.576Z Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf4e6a200899a00ecf2e6 Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets te 2026-05-19T23:40:22.749Z Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets Like at least other 14 states, Minnesota has wrestled with how to regulate the popular prediction market sites. Federal officials sued the state over its new law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf28ea200899a00ecf277 What to Know About the Republican Senate Primary in Alabama te 2026-05-19T23:30:22.794Z What to Know About the Republican Senate Primary in Alabama Three leading contenders, including a Trump-backed congressman, are aiming to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville. The winner will be favored in November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf05ea200899a00ecf1b7 Former WWE NXT UK star Rohan Raja talks journey to pro wrestling, surprising reaction he got from his family te 2026-05-19T23:21:02.056Z Former WWE NXT UK star Rohan Raja talks journey to pro wrestling, surprising reaction he got from his family Rohan Raja was a major player on the tag team scene for WWE NXT UK before the brand shut down and folded into the current state of NXT programming. He came a long way from his roots in the United Kingdom and Australia to being a challenger for the tag team titles. Raja was born in the United Kingdom and was thrust into pro wrestling fandom thanks to his grandfather, father and brother, who were all massive fans. He got his first glimpse at the sport when he was just four years old and knew right away it was a career he wanted to pursue. "It just became something me and my brother would do all the time and we’d just watch it all the time and when I was a little kid I had that crazy dream that I wanted to be a professional wrestler," he told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "A lot of people have these crazy dreams when they are younger except a lot of people don’t follow it and it just never stopped and I just dedicated my whole upbringing, like I dedicated my whole life just to be able to do this. That’s pretty much how I got into it." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Raja shared that he was a bit nervous when he first revealed he wanted to become a pro wrestler. He explained that, as being a person of Indian descent, he was likely going to be steered away from doing something "extraordinary." However, he was stunned to learn how supportive his family was – there was no lecture, no argument. From there, it was about going to the right school to get properly trained and get set up for success. "I was scared for the longest time," he told Fox News Digital. "I remember I was saving a lot of money because I wanted to move to Calgary (Canada) to get trained by Lance Storm. I was like, man, how am I gonna do this? I remember talking to my brother and my sister and they were like if you have a full plan and you present it to dad and mom, they should be good with it. "My background is of Indian descent. So, even though, I was born in the UK and I grew up in Australia, we still have those core values, you don’t go for that particular extraordinary career path. You usually go for the safe bet. It was very surprising because when I sat my dad down, I told him, and he was just like, ‘So, what’s next? What school do you want to go to?’ I was just thinking, ‘What? He’s not giving me a lecture?’ From the get go, him and my brother have been like my biggest fans and so has my mom and my sister. It was very relieving to see how they took it." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM WWE NXT UK was hardly the first stop for Raja. He went to wrestling school and worked some of the independents in Western Canada. He performed for the Prairie Wrestling Alliance (PWA) in Canada, Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW) and even made his way to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) before he got the chance at possibly trying out for a WWE contract. He detailed to Fox News Digital how he was able to get the tryout despite not being a Canadian citizen. "When I was based in Calgary, I worked the western independents in Canada for almost two years and then I moved to Toronto. I was training with Yuki Ishikawa down there and then I had a TNA run briefly. I had a tryout in 2017 and then from 2018-2019 I had a TV run with a group called the Desi Hit Squad back then," he explained. "I ended up asking for my release I think it was around April 2019. Then, I contacted the WWE because they were doing a Canadian tryout in August of that year. I didn’t have any communication with them prior because I was contracted. I was banking on that and I remember I got feedback, like, ‘We know who you are. We’ve been keeping track of you but this tryout is only for Canadians.’ I’m not a Canadian citizen or anything. So I was like, damn man, this is my perfect chance to do it. And I was kinda preparing to move to the UK. I had that in my mind for that next goal. "Anyway, when I got that, I think it was only a week later or something, I got a contact again saying, ‘No, no, no, you’re on the tryout.’ I had to stay prepared for that. It was a tryout consisting of 50 people across Canada and at the time, I was the only one who got picked. They came to me with a proposal if I wanted to go to the U.S. or the UK but I really wanted to learn British style of wrestling. So, I kinda pushed for the UK since I was going to move there anyway. Fast forward, I ended up moving to the UK, I signed with NXT UK, and had a great time there." Raja said working at WWE NXT UK helped him learn from some of the best in the industry, like William Regal, and it helped him amplify his TV work. He said the only disappointment he could think of was awaiting for the debut of NXT Europe, which never came. "I think the pros are you’re just learning so much, which is great," he said. "The European workers are really good. There’s so many different coaches so you would just learning something every day. I would learn a lot from William Regal. We were in a group and his son was a part of that faction at the time, so I was learning a lot from him. I think if you go into it with a positive mindset, you can retain so much knowledge, you can learn so much. And being at TNA prior, I learned how the TV product works – TV angles and everything. I feel like with NXT, it gave me more of that and I really got this groove going. "I think the only con I would say was, primarily because the NXT UK shut down at the time, and we thought it was coming back in Europe and they had that in their plans but I think the transition of the whole sale when they ended up selling the company, it kinda got put on hold. So, I think that was the biggest con. But besides that, the whole time I was there, I had a great time." Raja is now working with Maple Leaf Pro – the Canadian promotion revived by Scott D’Amore. The company recently inked a TV deal with TSN. MLP’s "Mayhem" is set to debut on June 12 and 13. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cf036a200899a00ecf1a3 With Trump’s Settlement, a Possible $100 Million I.R.S. Penalty Melts Away te 2026-05-19T23:20:22.114Z With Trump’s Settlement, a Possible $100 Million I.R.S. Penalty Melts Away The tax service argued that the Trump Organization tried to claim the same losses twice. The president said the audit was a “disgrace.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cee2da200899a00ecf13a Mango clothing tycoon’s son named suspect in death of billionaire whose brand stretches across US te 2026-05-19T23:11:41.780Z Mango clothing tycoon’s son named suspect in death of billionaire whose brand stretches across US The son of a billionaire fashion mogul whose clothing company sells apparel across the United States was arrested Tuesday in Spain as authorities investigate his father’s death after a fall in a mountainous tourist area near Barcelona, according to Reuters. Isak Andic, 71, was hiking with his son in the mountains near Barcelona when he fell about 500 feet down a cliff and died in December 2024. tHE son, Jonathan Andic, 45, was the only witness. The fatal fall was initially ruled accidental, but now authorities have launched a homicide investigation. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Jonathan, who took over the global fashion empire with his sisters after their dad’s death, was released on 1 million euros bail and ordered to surrender his passport while remaining in Spain during the investigation, Reuters reported. FOLLOW US ON X The younger Andic has denied wrongdoing, and the family has maintained his innocence. "There is no legitimate evidence against him, nor will any be found," the Andic family said in a statement, according to Reuters. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL In ‌a statement, ⁠defense lawyer Cristobal Martell told the outlet that the homicide theory was inaccurate. HOMICIDE INVESTIGATOR WARNS AGAINST RUSHING BIKINI DESIGNER'S YACHT DEATH PROBE AS LAWYER REVEALS NEW DETAILS "But above all, it is painful. It stigmatizes an innocent man. Now the real process begins, and the truth and his innocence will shine through." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Isak, who ​was born in Istanbul, ⁠moved to Catalonia in the northeast of Spain in the 1960s and founded Mango in 1984. He built it into a global group seen as a rival to Zara. Isak was considered one of Spain’s richest businessmen and built Mango into one of Europe’s largest clothing retailers with a presence in more than 100 countries. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST At the ​time of his death, he was non-executive chairman of Mango with a net worth ​of $4.5 billion according ⁠to Forbes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Jonathan Andic is the eldest of Isak Andic's three children and one of his father's heirs. He has been the vice chairman of the board at Mango. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Fox News Digital has reached out to Mango and Martell for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cee19a200899a00ecf131 Andy Barr bests crowded Senate primary with help from Trump on way to replacing McConnell te 2026-05-19T23:11:21.926Z Andy Barr bests crowded Senate primary with help from Trump on way to replacing McConnell In one of the most crowded Republican Senate primaries in the country, President Donald Trump's thumb on the scale proved the difference maker.  Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., came out on top of an 11-person bar fight in Kentucky, teeing him up for a showdown in November to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a one-time ally-turned-thorn in Trump's side. Though it’s a race overshadowed by another contest, where Trump is the driving factor in the state, it’s still significant, given that Barr and his Democratic opponent will be at the forefront of change in the political status quo of the Bluegrass state.  HOUSE REPUBLICAN ENTERS RACE FOR MITCH MCCONNELL'S SENATE SEAT, SETTING UP HIGH-STAKES GOP PRIMARY Whoever comes out on top in November will replace McConnell, the longest-serving Republican leader in Senate history, who has been a political force and polarizing figure during his decades in the upper chamber. But like so many races during this and previous cycles in the Trump era, the president was the main factor on the Republican side. And Barr’s bid for the upper chamber after serving seven terms in the House was spurred by a late endorsement from Trump earlier this month.  "We did have a lead before the endorsement," Barr said during a campaign event on Monday. "Our lead has skyrocketed since then in the polling that we're looking at, but we don't take anything for granted."  TRUMP SAYS HE 'CAN'T STAND' SOME REPUBLICANS FOR REFUSING ONE KEY MOVE FOR HIS AGENDA It helped him topple his main opponent, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who remained confident that even without Trump’s coveted endorsement, he could still win. "I think people are tired of the games that are played in Washington and want somebody that's looking out for their interests," Cameron told local news outlet WHAS11 before Election Day.  Trump lauded Barr for his loyalty to him and added that he is the "only Candidate who will easily defeat the Democrat in what will be one of the most important Elections in American History."   REPUBLICANS FAIL TO ATTACH SAVE AMERICA ACT TO PARTY-LINE FUNDING PACKAGE Trump also touted Barr as a strong supporter of eliminating the filibuster, the voting barrier that has derailed the GOP’s Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. The legislation has so far wallowed in the background in the upper chamber, thanks in part to Democrats’ strong objections to it and a lack of support among Republicans to pass it. Last month, a version of the SAVE America Act failed to gain enough Republican support at a simple 50-vote threshold.  "He will do everything in his power to get it done," Trump said. "It is desperately needed by the Republican Party to pass the SAVE AMERICA ACT, and all other things necessary for a strong and brilliant Country!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cedf2a200899a00ecf11f Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky te 2026-05-19T23:10:42.525Z Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ceddfa200899a00ecf116 Key Areas to Watch in Georgia’s Republican Senate Primary te 2026-05-19T23:10:23.056Z Key Areas to Watch in Georgia’s Republican Senate Primary Three candidates are jockeying for position in a race that is likely to result in a runoff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cebc6a200899a00ecf0cf Early enrollees get head start to climb NAU football ranks te 2026-05-19T23:01:26.992Z Early enrollees get head start to climb NAU football ranks Arizona high school players Donivan Dixon and Francisco Orduno Jr. worked hard to join NAU football a semester early to learn the system before next season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cebb2a200899a00ecf0c6 London Zoo: Bruxing and boggling in rats te 2026-05-19T23:01:06.875Z London Zoo: Bruxing and boggling in rats This week's London Zoo column from Karen London. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ceb9ca200899a00ecf09f Kim Kardashian says she takes 35 supplements a day as part of her wild health and wellness routine te 2026-05-19T23:00:44.224Z Kim Kardashian says she takes 35 supplements a day as part of her wild health and wellness routine Kim Kardashian will stop at nothing to remain young and beautiful. The reality star gave a peak into her daily routine during an appearance on Amy Poehler's recent "Good Hang" podcast. Kardashian, 45, boasted about her impressive wellness routine, which includes 35 supplements each day. KIM KARDASHIAN'S $6M DEAL WITH RAY J EXPLODES AS JUDGE REFUSES TO KEEP SECRETS SEALED After Poehler reveled in the need to up her "weight stuff" for healthy bone density, the mother-of-four admitted to an unusual annual family bonding experience. "Do you ever get a ... DEXA scan?" Kardashian asked the "Saturday Night Live" comedian. "I actually know a portable DEXA scan person and it comes in a van." A DEXA scan (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is an imaging test that uses low-frequency X-rays to measure bone density and analyze total body composition for a complete breakdown of lean muscle, fat mass and visceral fat. "You lay down and each one of my sisters and my mom — we all live in the same gated community — so we have the van drive by, and we all jump in the van," the Skims founder explained. "You just lay down, and it scans your body — maybe like three minutes — and it tells you all about your bone density." KIM KARDASHIAN FACES PARENTING POLICE OVER PRAISING SON'S 'DANGEROUS' E-BIKE TRICK Kardashian confessed to yearly scans with her family, and noted that she's learning all kinds of new tools to keep in her wellness toolbox. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "The creatine intake," Kim said before jumping into her daily supplement routine. "I take probably 35 supplements a day. I spread them out three times a day, and I thought, 'OK, I can't do this fish oil right now, like, anymore. I have pill fatigue. I have to stop these fish oil.'" LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She added, "I got my blood work and it was so evident that I stopped and I had to start again." Poehler sided with the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star, and said it was always "tough" to take fish oil due to its lingering taste. "The pills are just so big," Kardashian said. "I was there was like an IV drop I could do every day and I would just do it on my way to work." Poehler noted that there may be another mobile service out there that could come to her rescue. Kardashian's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce9bda200899a00ecf053 Looking for a sweet treat? This author's latest book is the recipe for a perfect read. te 2026-05-19T22:52:45.268Z Looking for a sweet treat? This author's latest book is the recipe for a perfect read. Rachel Linden's first romance, A Sprinkle of Sweet Serendipity, follows a single mom caught between her dream life and the life she has built along the way. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce991a200899a00ecf020 Under a Cloud of Uncertainty, Alabama Voters Head to the Polls te 2026-05-19T22:52:01.129Z Under a Cloud of Uncertainty, Alabama Voters Head to the Polls Voters in Alabama cast their ballots, unsure about whether a recent Supreme Court decision would change their congressional districts going forward. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce97da200899a00ecf017 5 Things to Know About Jon Ossoff, Democratic Senate Candidate in Georgia te 2026-05-19T22:51:41.277Z 5 Things to Know About Jon Ossoff, Democratic Senate Candidate in Georgia He is the youngest member of the Senate and once volunteered for the civil rights leader John Lewis’s congressional office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce969a200899a00ecf00e 5 Things to Know About Buddy Carter, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia te 2026-05-19T22:51:21.485Z 5 Things to Know About Buddy Carter, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia The congressman is a Trump acolyte who has found some common ground with Democrats on energy issues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce955a200899a00ecf005 5 Things to Know About Derek Dooley, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia te 2026-05-19T22:51:01.961Z 5 Things to Know About Derek Dooley, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia Mr. Dooley is a former football coach running in the Republican primary with the support of Gov. Brian Kemp. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce942a200899a00eceffc 5 Things to Know About Mike Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia te 2026-05-19T22:50:42.281Z 5 Things to Know About Mike Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia The congressman is a Trump acolyte who has a history of incendiary social media posts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce92da200899a00ecefe7 Google takes a page out of Meta’s book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses at IO 2026 te 2026-05-19T22:50:21.409Z Google takes a page out of Meta’s book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses at IO 2026 Google is calling the new devices "audio glasses," in that users will be able to issue verbal commands to them and get things done via its ecosystem of apps and services, including Gemini. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce74fa200899a00ecef9f Ono opens on Indian School te 2026-05-19T22:42:23.934Z Ono opens on Indian School Ono Hawaiian BBQ opened its newest restaurant in the Phoenix area at 1003 E. Indian School Road on March 20, making it the restaurant chain’s fourth location in the market. The family-owned fast-casual brand continues to grow its footprint in Phoenix with the newly reconstructed location, which features a drive-thru for added convenience along this central and highly trafficked corridor connecting key neighborhoods and business districts. The eatery is best known for its generous portions of fresh, grilled-to-order Hawaiian inspired favorites, including popular dishes like Chicken Katsu, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Kalbi Ribs. For hours and additional information, visit www.onohawaiianbbq.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce73aa200899a00ecef92 Senate solidifies National Guard leadership despite concerns over combat experience te 2026-05-19T22:42:02.588Z Senate solidifies National Guard leadership despite concerns over combat experience Key Points: Arizona Senate confirms Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for National Guard head John Conley’s selection sparks debate over his lack of combat experience Conley’s tenure as adjutant general may be limited to the governor’s term The state Senate voted Monday to confirm Gov. Katie Hobbs’ appointee to head the Arizona National Guard. The approval came despite objections from Sen. Wendy Rogers, a veteran, who pointed out that John Conley has no combat experience. In fact, the Flagstaff Republican said, he’s never actually commanded any troops anywhere. Rogers did not dispute that Kerry Muehlenbeck, Conley’s predecessor, was also a lawyer, just like Conley, and also had never led combat troops. But she said that might have been fine, not only when Ducey appointed Muehlenbeck in 2021 but last year when Hobbs tapped Conley to replace her. Now, she said, everything has changed. “We’re at war now,” Rogers said. “And this Arizona National Guard is not a weekend paper-shuffling, coffee drinking entity,” she said. “It is a combat unit that can be deployed to combat.” But Rogers was unable to convince even a majority of her Republican colleagues that Conley’s background and lack of command experience disqualified him from having purview over more than 8,000 soldiers and airmen and all the aircraft and equipment at their disposal. And several of those GOP lawmakers said that, based on what they’ve seen from Conley since he was named acting adjutant general — the official title for the National Guard chief — there was no reason to deny him the job. During a Republican caucus to discuss the governor’s pick, Rogers, who served 20 years in the Air Force as a jet pilot and retired in 1996 as a lieutenant colonel, insisted Monday that her problems with Conley were not personal. “This is a situation of what someone’s background is, not so much that person himself,” she told her GOP colleagues. “The National Guard needs to be led by an operator. That is someone who has operated in a capacity that’s not a support role,” Rogers said. By contrast, she said, Conley, a brigadier general, is an officer in the Judge Advocate General corps. “A lawyer,” Rogers said. “He is not appropriate for this job.” The lack of combat experience also bothered Sen. John Kavanagh. The Fountain Hills Republican told the story of being a young police officer who, because of his experience before joining the force, spent his first years teaching others in the academy about first aid and other subjects. But after three years, and after passing the test to be promoted to sergeant, he said he was passed over because, as a superior said, he had no field experience. “Unfortunately, he was right,” Kavanagh said. And he said the same is true of why Conley should not be named to head the National Guard. “I don’t say he has to be in combat,” Kavanagh said. “But he’s never actually commanded a group that could go to combat,” he continued. “How could he possibly lead if he’s never done it?” But Sen. T.J. Shope, who was on the same committee as Rogers that interviewed and screened Conley, pointed out that Conley actually has been serving in an acting capacity for nearly a year. The Coolidge Republican said he spoke with people who are currently serving in the Guard. “They had nothing but glowing things to say,” he said. And Sen. David Gowan said he believes that Conley, who he met, is qualified to head the Guard. The Sierra Vista Republican spoke of an experience at the Tucson guard facilities. “I saw the general around the soldiers there and you could see there was an air of leadership there,” Gowan said. “So I think leadership is not just on the combat field.” Rogers, for her part, said she remained unconvinced that a 58-year-old lawyer should be commanding the Guard. She cited comments by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that “we are harkening back to a warrior ethos.” How long Conley can keep the job, though, is unclear. The person in that position, who also is the director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, serves at the pleasure of the governor. And if Hobbs loses in November, that allows whoever replaces her to choose someone else. Sen. David Farnsworth said that was a factor when he agreed to support Conley despite any doubts about whether he was the right choice. “I’m very optimistic that Andy Biggs will be the next governor,” said the Mesa Republican. The post Senate solidifies National Guard leadership despite concerns over combat experience first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce724a200899a00ecef70 Comedian Andy Richter will serve as 'Commander in Beef' for the second-annual Wienie 500 te 2026-05-19T22:41:40.810Z Comedian Andy Richter will serve as 'Commander in Beef' for the second-annual Wienie 500 There's no question that one of the most memorable parts of the run-up to the 2025 Indianapolis 500 was the Wienie 500. A fleet of Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles burning rubber and whatever else around the Brickyard was, in a word, magic. Now, this year, the race is getting its own celebrity "Commander in Beef," with the inaugural honor going to comedian Andy Richter. KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE 27-FOOT OSCAR MAYER WIENERMOBILE TO THE PROM "We all remember where we were when the inaugural Wienie 500 kicked off last year, capturing the hearts of racing fans and hot dog lovers alike," Richter said in a statement. "I’m thrilled to be part of its return." Richter is, of course, best known as Conan O'Brien's sidekick on his various late-night shows including "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" and finally, "Conan." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He now hosts a podcast called "The Three Questions," and he gets to add "Commander in Beef" to his CV. Last year's Wienie 500 was an absolute sideshow in the best way possible, and I think it's safe to say that was the idea from the start. I mean, you know how exciting it is to see one Wienermobile out in the wild? Now imagine seeing like half a dozen road-going glizzies whipping around one of the most iconic tracks in all of motorsports. Of course, once a Wienermobile gets its moment in Victory Lane, it's time to turn the attention toward the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, and it's shaping up to be a good one. Of course, when is the Indy 500 ever a bad race? Reigning Indy 500 champ and four-time series champion Alex Palou will start from pole alongside Alex Rossi — who may need to turn to a backup car after a huge crash in practice on Monday — in second, while Team Penske's David Malukas will complete the first row in third. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce711a200899a00ecef67 Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens accuses longtime manager of 'stealing' from him: 'Liar and a thief' te 2026-05-19T22:41:21.222Z Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens accuses longtime manager of 'stealing' from him: 'Liar and a thief' Terrell Owens accused his former manager of over 15 years of stealing money from him while working for him. The Hall of Fame receiver posted a photo of an email pointing out alleged funds and a screen recording of a text exchange between the two in which Owens called out Heather Mesalam for "stealing." "I’m posting this because (Heather Mesalam) has handled my business affairs for 15+ years and I discovered on last Oct 3rd that she had stolen from me. The video screenshot puts everything in perspective," Owens said in a lengthy Instagram caption. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The photo of the email shows Owens' apparent funds and expenses that Mesalam emailed him, which includes the line, "Me - 1500." Owens said in a message that those funds were "without my knowledge." "A PERSON CAN ONLY TAKE SO MUCH! Growing up my grandmama said there’s 2 people she can’t stand…A LIAR and A THIEF... When you’re managing someone’s affairs and getting paid to do it, you have to be accountable for it!" Owens said. "I haven’t always used my voice when I should but I GOT TIME TODAY." Owens said he debated putting the business out in public "because of the many questions I would receive of what and/or why," but "with the recent deaths of football players by suicide and for my own mental sanity I need to get this off my chest." "Because if 'I' had stolen from someone, I’d be ALL OVER the news, media, talking heads at ESPN would be having a field day with it along with blogs where my reputation and character would be questioned and destroyed ruining business opportunities and relationships," Owens continued. JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA POINTS OUT TYPOS IN OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR TROPHY: 'DISRESPECTFUL' "Heather Mesalam(mezchick), it’s people like you that think that you can just steal from me and think that you’re going to get away with it. Trust me, with ALL that I’ve been through with former agents like Drew and Jason Rosenhaus, the financial advisor Jeff Rubin that they referred me to upon signing with them where they mismanaged football earnings, paying extraordinary child support payments and more." Rubin was linked to a scandal that involved several NFL players combining to lose over $40 million from 2008 to 2011. "It's stuff like this that people don’t see and may consider small but it’s what triggers us as athletes and those that have committed suicide in what some call, a selfish act," Owens continued. Owens also confirmed that Mesalam, "who stole from me," "no longer [works] for me in any capacity" and implored his fans not to worry about him. "It's getting handled," Owens said. Fox News Digital reached out to Mesalam for comment. The former San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys star earned almost $80 million in his career from on-field contracts and endorsements, according to Spotrac. 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/6a0ce6fda200899a00ecef5e Could Ebola spread to the US? WHO emergency sparks fears after American infected in Congo te 2026-05-19T22:41:01.768Z Could Ebola spread to the US? WHO emergency sparks fears after American infected in Congo The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency as a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sparks concern that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region — including into the United States. The outbreak has been linked to dozens of suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda. Ebola is a zoonotic, viral disease that is rare but life-threatening, according to Cleveland Clinic. Outbreaks typically develop in areas of Africa, starting in species like antelope, fruit bats and nonhuman primates. WHO HEAD 'DEEPLY CONCERNED' OVER 'SCALE AND SPEED' OF EBOLA SPREAD, SAYS EMERGENCY COMMITTEE WILL MEET There are four different Ebola strains, also known as orthoebolaviruses. Bundibugyo virus is the strain that has been detected in the DRC outbreak. While the outbreak does not meet the criteria for a pandemic emergency, U.S. officials are warning Americans not to visit the area, escalating the State Department travel advisory from a Level 3 to Level 4 on Sunday. One American tested positive for Ebola on May 17 while working in Congo and is being transported to Germany for treatment with other Americans who are high-risk contacts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of May 18, there have been 11 confirmed and 336 suspected cases, including 88 deaths in the DRC. US ISSUES URGENT TRAVEL WARNING AS DEADLY EBOLA OUTBREAK SPREADS OVERSEAS "This is a rapidly evolving situation, and case counts are subject to change," the CDC noted. While no cases have been detected in the U.S., there is a possibility that it could make its way into American territory, posing a threat to public health. Dr. Jacob Glanville, a leading immunologist at Centivax in San Francisco, which is developing a universal flu vaccine, spoke with Fox News Digital about the potential spread of Ebola into the U.S. The doctor noted that the virus has a two- to 21-day incubation period, during which an infected person can show no symptoms and the infection cannot be detected by tests. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "It is thus possible for Ebola to move across international borders silently, bypassing screening," he said. "Some travel restrictions from the affected area have been put in place to limit this risk, although as this outbreak was spreading silently for months, it is possible that an infected traveler had come to the U.S. in the past 21 days from the affected areas prior to the travel restrictions." Glanville noted that while the outbreak is "growing rapidly," one week ago there were fewer than 500 global cases. "Thus, the chance of an infected traveler having come to the U.S. remains quite low for the time being," he said. Dr. Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, agreed that the threat to American communities remains low. "The viruses that cause Ebola pose a very small risk, even to travelers to areas with outbreaks," the Arkansas-based expert told Fox News Digital. "This virus is transmitted only person-to-person via infected blood and body fluids from symptomatic people, and rarely from infected animals." Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected blood, bodily fluids or remains of infected people or animals, including fluids such as saliva and sweat, according to Hopkins. Cleveland Clinic notes that it is "very unlikely" for Ebola to be an airborne infection. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The virus starts with flu-like symptoms, including fever, chills, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, vomiting/diarrhea and loss of appetite. Other signs may include a rash or spots of blood under the skin, hiccups, bruising and red, bloodshot eyes. As the disease is a type of viral hemorrhagic fever, it causes damage to the blood vessels and can lead to more serious symptoms, including severe bleeding or hemorrhaging, neurological disorders and severe vomiting. For those who have traveled to the outbreak area, Hopkins recommends monitoring for symptoms for three weeks after departing and seeking immediate care if symptoms develop. Treatments are available, along with a vaccine that can help protect high-risk individuals and prevent further spread, according to healthcare professionals. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Avoiding contact with blood, body fluids, and sick or deceased people and animals is "highly effective in the prevention of Ebola transmission," Hopkins advised. "If contact is required, high-quality personal protective equipment is recommended before contact with potentially infectious people and/or materials," he added. Fox News Digital’s Michael Sinkewicz and Andrea Margolis contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce6d6a200899a00ecef52 What the Senate Primary Polls Tell Us in Georgia, Alabama and Kentucky te 2026-05-19T22:40:22.341Z What the Senate Primary Polls Tell Us in Georgia, Alabama and Kentucky The Republican primaries in all three states are expected to be competitive, with two of them likely to advance to runoff elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce4a5a200899a00eceef1 Canadian noncitizen accused of illegally voting in federal and state elections te 2026-05-19T22:31:01.865Z Canadian noncitizen accused of illegally voting in federal and state elections A Canadian man living in Massachusetts illegally voted in multiple federal and state elections while lying about his citizenship status, federal prosecutors said. Sunny Manhertz, a lawful permanent U.S. resident, illegally registered to vote in Saugus, Mass., and allegedly cast ballots in various local, state, primary, and federal elections in 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024, the Justice Department said. He is charged with one count of unlawful voting by aliens and one count of the procurement, casting, or tabulation of ballots that are known to be materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent under state law. He appeared in a Boston federal courtroom Tuesday. NONCITIZEN CHARGED WITH VOTING IN MINNESOTA 2024 ELECTION AFTER ADMITTING ‘MISTAKE’ TO INVESTIGATORS On March 1, 2016, Manhertz submitted a Massachusetts Official Voter Registration Form under his own name. On the form, he checked "Yes" in response to the question, "Are you a Citizen of the United States of America?" according to charging documents. Despite his non-citizen status, he continued to represent himself as a "qualified voter" by signing nomination papers for political candidates as recently as 2026, authorities said. Manhertz, 40, became a permanent U.S. resident in 1987 but never applied for citizenship, court documents state. ‘I VOTED’ STICKER HELPS CONVICT NON-CITIZEN WHO CAST BALLOT IN 2024 AS ELECTION SECURITY DEBATE HEATS UP On Feb. 13, 2019, he allegedly submitted an application to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to replace his permanent resident card. In response to a question regarding his legal status, Manhertz allegedly checked the box stating that he was a "Lawful Permanent Resident." According to Saugus records, Manhertz has voted in multiple federal elections, including the 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024 elections.  When questioned by investigators outside his home on May 11, Manhertz allegedly admitted to filling out the 2016 voter registration form and voting in elections since 2008. To confirm his participation in the most recent election, authorities obtained cell site records from his cellular provider. The records tracked his phone's location, showing it "pinged" off towers near his assigned polling station on Nov. 5, 2024, prosecutors said. Manhertz faces up to six years in prison. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce492a200899a00eceee8 Ex-WWE announcer Kayla Becker touts BZZR as 'home base' for sports fans te 2026-05-19T22:30:42.379Z Ex-WWE announcer Kayla Becker touts BZZR as 'home base' for sports fans Pro wrestling fans know Kayla Becker as a regular during WWE programming doing backstage interviews, hosting pre-shows and even trying her hand at in-ring announcing. Becker is being introduced to a whole host of new sports fans due to her partnership with BZZR – a social media platform dedicated to the fanatic. PRO WRESTLING PODCASTER DWAYNE SWAYZE TALKS TEAMING WITH MVP FOR SHOW, PARTNERSHIP WITH BZZR She told Fox News Digital she was excited to get back to her broadcasting roots and expanding her coverage outside of sports entertainment. "Really excited to be a part of BZZR. I obviously have a sports entertainment background when it comes to wrestling. For eight years of my life, I only talked about wrestling, but I only had a passion for sports," she said. "I was actually a sports broadcast minor in college. I had this dream of one day either grow up and play in the WNBA, but I didn’t hit 5-feet tall so that never happened. …. I’m really fortunate that BZZR approached me. "Chris Dunn, who is actually head of content over there worked with me as a lead writer at WWE. So, when he got involved with BZZR, he was like I know a girl who can talk on camera for an extended period of time about whatever we tell her to. So, that’s essentially where we are right now and I’m having a blast with it." BZZR intends to be a platform to cut out the noise from the rest of the world that shows up on algorithms of much of the other social media companies. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Becker also told Fox News Digital that BZZR users will be able to talk about sports without the fear of bots or trolls making trouble. "I think the fact that it’s a social media platform exclusively about sports. I think that in itself is really unique," she said. "Also, all the creators on there are verified creators with a following of their own so when you go on there and sign up, you’re not dealing with bots or trolls. It’s real people who know what they’re talking about and want to share their passion for sports with the community. I’ve been able to bring some followers over from my wrestling world to check out what I’m saying on BZZR. They want to be there. "So, on other social media platforms, we all experience, there’s some people who maybe shouldn’t be on social media. The good thing about BZZR is it’s a really safe, home base, for sports fans." Becker joined All Elite Wrestling star MVP and pro wrestling podcaster Dwayne Swayze as content creators on the platform. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce262a200899a00ecee77 Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old says boy showed ‘violent’ warning signs – assistant principal now on trial te 2026-05-19T22:21:22.144Z Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old says boy showed ‘violent’ warning signs – assistant principal now on trial Former Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner testified Tuesday that the 6-year-old student who shot her inside a first-grade classroom had been acting "defiant" and displaying troubling behavior in the days and hours leading up to the attack. "I saw this student looking at me," she testified. "I looked over, the gun was pointed right at me, and then I was shot." Zwerner took the stand in Newport News during the criminal trial of former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker, who faces eight felony child neglect charges tied to the Jan. 6, 2023, shooting. Parker has pleaded not guilty. During emotional testimony, Zwerner described a series of warning signs involving the student, identified in court as "JT," before he pulled out a handgun and shot her while classmates sat nearby. FORMER VIRGINIA ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ON TRIAL AFTER ALLEGEDLY IGNORING WARNINGS BEFORE 6-YEAR-OLD SHOT TEACHER She told jurors the student had already displayed aggressive behavior earlier that week, including an incident in which he grabbed and smashed her cellphone during reading-group time. Zwerner testified the child appeared "very defiant" before breaking the phone and had what she described as a "challenging face." The student was absent the following day but returned to school on Jan. 6, the day of the shooting. VIRGINIA PARENTS ARRESTED AFTER GUN WENT OFF INSIDE 3RD GRADER'S BACKPACK AT SCHOOL Zwerner testified that throughout the morning she became increasingly concerned about his behavior. She said the child seemed "off already that day" and appeared "violent." At lunch, Zwerner testified she observed the student staring intensely at her and a security officer in the cafeteria, which she said stood out to her as unusual behavior. "I witnessed the student staring her down, very focused on her," Zwerner testified. FLORIDA DAY CARE WORKER ALLEGEDLY ANGRILY HIT CHILD, THREW HER TO FLOOR DURING TIMEOUT She also told jurors she later saw the child outside at recess wearing an oversized jacket with both hands kept inside his pockets the entire time. Prosecutors repeatedly questioned Zwerner about whether she relayed concerns to school administrators, including Parker. Much of Tuesday’s testimony centered on what information Zwerner shared with administration before the shooting. OHIO DAYCARE WORKER CONVICTED OF HORRIFIC PHYSICAL ABUSE OF TODDLERS SENTENCED TO YEARS IN PRISON At several points, defense attorneys objected on hearsay grounds as prosecutors attempted to introduce testimony about reports that the student may have had a gun. The judge allowed much of the testimony, ruling the statements were not being offered to prove the child had a firearm, but rather to establish what school officials had been told and what they knew before the shooting occurred. Prosecutors allege Parker ignored repeated warnings from staff members that the student could be armed and failed to take action to protect students and employees. 7-YEAR-OLD INJURES HAND AFTER ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGING FIREARM IN MARYLAND CLASSROOM Defense attorneys, meanwhile, sought to shift responsibility during cross-examination by questioning why Zwerner herself did not remove the child from the classroom or call police after becoming concerned he may have had a gun. Attorney James Ellenson repeatedly pressed Zwerner on whether she personally separated the student from classmates or prevented him from returning to the classroom after recess. "You allowed him to return to your classroom with other students, is that correct?" Ellenson asked. TWO OKLAHOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WORKERS CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING STUDENTS "Yes," Zwerner responded. GOT A TIP? Ellenson also asked whether the "first responsibility to protect the students in the classroom" belonged to her as the teacher. Zwerner agreed. When pressed about what actions she personally took to protect students, Zwerner answered: "I trusted my colleagues." FOLLOW US ON X Zwerner later recounted the moment the shooting happened. She testified she was leading a small-group lesson when she saw the child point a gun directly at her. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The bullet traveled through her left hand and into her chest, she said. Zwerner testified several students were nearby at the time of the shooting, including children sitting close to the student. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS After being shot, she said her immediate concern was getting students safely out of the classroom. "I hoped the children were getting out of the classroom," she said. Prosecutors brought one felony count for each of the eight bullets loaded in the gun. If convicted, Parker could face up to five years in prison on each count. The charges allege Parker "did commit a willful act or omission in the care of such students, in a manner so gross, wanton and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life," according to court documents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce24ea200899a00ecee6e 'Landman' star Ali Larter wows in 'stunning' selfies as she shows off rugged mountain lifestyle te 2026-05-19T22:21:02.462Z 'Landman' star Ali Larter wows in 'stunning' selfies as she shows off rugged mountain lifestyle Ali Larter is enjoying spring in the mountains. In a new Instagram dump, the 50-year-old actress stunned in a series of photos, featuring her in a white button-down collared shirt and big black sunglasses. "Spring has sprung in the mountains!" she captioned the post. The actress accessorized the look with a diamond necklace and bold lipstick as she posed looking down at the camera with the sun shining behind her. ALI LARTER LEAVES LITTLE TO IMAGINATION IN SHEER BURGUNDY OUTFIT AT LONDON 'LANDMAN' PREMIERE Another photo showcases her blue eyes, as she took off the sunglasses and looked straight into the camera with her hand in her hair. Many famous faces sang the actress's praises in the comments section, with Michelle Monaghan writing, "and look how gorgeous it is with u in it! 🙌," and Jessica Alba adding, "and she's stunning." Also included in the carousel of photos was pictures of Larter hiking with her dogs. She posted a selfie of her smiling while out in nature with her fluffy black dog behind her, and a video of her dogs relaxing in a small creek along the trail. For her hike, the actress opted for a tan long-sleeve shirt, headphones and black sunglasses. "And the most beautiful woman is.......Miss Ali Larter," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "The most beautiful of all. ❤️" A third asked "How do you like living in Idaho?" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The "Landman" star previously spoke to Fox News Digital in November 2025 about her decision to move to Idaho with her family, explaining they originally intended to stay there for two months during the pandemic, thinking that by then, "schools would be reopened in California, and they weren't," but they were open in Idaho. "So we were able to put our 6-year-old daughter in kindergarten for the spring semester and that was a huge thing for us because we just wanted her to be around other children and have that kindergarten experience." She went on to explain that while living there they were able to spend "a tremendous amount of time together as a family" and realized after coming back to Los Angeles, that the rat race found in a big city was not for them, adding, "We just didn’t want to do that. We want to be with our children." When speaking with Jesse Tyler Ferguson on his "Dinner’s on Me" podcast in January, the "Legally Blonde" star expanded on that idea, saying she and her husband mainly chose to move to the northwest to put their "kids first." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "We love being with our children, so a lot of the people that we spend time with are our children’s — the parents of the children [who are their kids’ friends]," she explained. She continued, "We’re not in it just like doing adult dinners. We love when the house is packed with families and children are running around. So, that’s what we really saw there." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce227a200899a00ecee63 Blanche Defends $1.8 Billion Fund as Skepticism Mounts te 2026-05-19T22:20:23.156Z Blanche Defends $1.8 Billion Fund as Skepticism Mounts The acting attorney general told lawmakers the fund would review claims from an array of people, not just Republicans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce059a200899a00ecee00 DOJ bars IRS from auditing Trump’s prior tax returns in settlement order signed by Blanche te 2026-05-19T22:12:41.296Z DOJ bars IRS from auditing Trump’s prior tax returns in settlement order signed by Blanche Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Tuesday barring the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from examining President Donald Trump’s prior tax returns and blocking the agency from pursuing pending claims against Trump, his family or his businesses. The order stems from a settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, a case filed in the Southern District of Florida, according to the document signed by Blanche on May 19, 2026. The order also establishes what it calls an "Anti-Weaponization Fund." "The Settlement Agreement directed the Attorney General to issue an order establishing funding and any other relevant requirements for the Fund," the order states. The document says the United States "RELEASES, WAIVES, ACQUITS, and FOREVER DISCHARGES" claims tied to the case and is "FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED" from pursuing related actions against the plaintiffs. LAWSUIT TRACKER: NEW RESISTANCE BATTLING TRUMP'S SECOND TERM THROUGH ONSLAUGHT OF LAWSUITS TAKING AIM AT EOS According to The Hill, the agreement bars the IRS from probing "tax returns filed before the effective date" of the settlement and blocks claims involving Trump, his family members and affiliated businesses. The outlet also reported the Justice Department created a $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" tied to the settlement. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Trump administration did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.  This is a developing story; check back later for updates. The order can be viewed here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce045a200899a00ecedf7 Dems score win as GOP senator helps advance Iran war powers resolution te 2026-05-19T22:12:21.577Z Dems score win as GOP senator helps advance Iran war powers resolution A Senate Republican spurned by President Donald Trump joined Senate Democrats to handcuff his war powers in Iran and provided the key vote to advance a war powers resolution through a key hurdle.  Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who lost his primary bid over the weekend, sided with Senate Democrats in their war of attrition to curtail Trump's policing powers in the Middle East. It comes after Democrats successfully gained another defector, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, last week.  Democrats' gambit finally worked after seven failed tries, with four Senate Republicans joining them to move the measure forward. But there is still a long way to go before the resolution becomes official. And even if it were to succeed, Democrats likely do not have a veto-proof coalition to counter Trump.  While much of the focus in the upper chamber has shifted elsewhere, like to funding immigration enforcement for the next three-and-a-half years or Trump’s bombshell endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Democrats still plan to plow ahead with war powers resolution after another.  SENATE DEMOCRATS FINALLY CRACK GOP UNITY ON TRUMP'S IRAN WAR AS MURKOWSKI FLIPS And it comes after Trump declared that he postponed a "major attack" against Iran after allies in the region pressed for more time to continue negotiations.  "Trump’s no closer to ending this war, no closer to bringing down the skyrocketing costs of this war, no closer to getting our troops out of harm’s way," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on the Senate floor. "Senate Republicans must not continue to allow Trump to remain stuck in this never-ending loop of threats and failed negotiations," he continued.  CONGRESS IGNORES KEY DEADLINE AS REPUBLICANS READY 'RESTRAINT' ON TRUMP'S WAR IN IRAN The previous small Republican coalition they built, however, held. Murkwoski, Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, joined Schumer and Democrats to support the move. Murkowski explained last week that after Congress blew past the 60-day deadline to weigh in on the war, either authorizing or halting it, she felt it was time for lawmakers to have a debate over the War Powers Resolution Act.  "We're in a different place than we were last time we voted on this," she said.  Conversely, while the GOP opposition held, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., continued to vote with Republicans against the resolution. FETTERMAN BREAKS WITH DEMOCRATS TO BACK TRUMP TAKING MILITARY ACTION IN IRAN IF NECESSARY Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., when asked by Fox News Digital if Democrats were pressuring Fetterman to flip, said that the "responsibility isn’t on one senator, it’s on everybody who has the chance to cut funding off to this war."  "I mean, if this war continues, and I think it will, and likely it's gonna become a very hot war again, one of these war powers resolutions very soon will pass. I don’t think there’s any doubt about it," Murphy said.  Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance said ahead of the vote that the administration was ready to take action if talks to prevent Iran from creating a nuclear weapon fell through. "It takes two to tango," Vance told reporters at a White House press briefing. "We are not going to have a deal that allows the Iranians to have a nuclear weapon." "So, as the president just told me, we're locked and loaded," he continued. "We don't want to go down that pathway. But the president is willing and able to go down that pathway if we have to." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce032a200899a00ecedee Iconic Las Vegas burger joint closes its doors, blames rising costs for city's decline te 2026-05-19T22:12:02.015Z Iconic Las Vegas burger joint closes its doors, blames rising costs for city's decline The Heart Attack Grill, the over-the-top Las Vegas restaurant known for its calorie-loaded "Bypass Burgers" and hospital-themed servers, announced this week it will close its Sin City doors. The restaurant was founded by Jon Basso in Chandler, Arizona, in 2005. It relocated to downtown Las Vegas in 2011. It's most known for its unapologetically indulgent menu — including massive burgers, fries cooked in pure lard, even unfiltered cigarettes. LAS VEGAS BECOMING 'PLAYGROUND FOR THE AFFLUENT' AS 'EVERYDAY TRAVELER' LEFT BEHIND Some of the Heart Attack Grill's most provocative gimmicks included public spankings for customers who failed to finish their meals, plus free food for patrons weighing more than 350 pounds. In a statement on its website, the Heart Attack Grill said it would "not be renewing its long-term lease." The restaurant blamed major casinos and "corporate greed" for pricing average Americans out of the "quintessential American experience of affordable indulgence" in Las Vegas, it said. "Our core value, 'Eat big and laugh loud,' no longer fits a city peddling $40 'artisanal avocado toast,'" the restaurant said. "The honest, heavy-duty calories that built our reputation are now considered gauche by a city that has excluded the middle class and lost its swagger in the process." VARIETY OF FOOD FACTORS DRIVING DINERS TO CLOSE TODAY IN 'SAD' TREND: EXPERTS The business also said it was "proud of our 21-year impact on America’s waistline." "The obesity rate has risen from 30% in 2005 to nearly 45% today, and we pat ourselves on the back for leading the charge!" the statement said. Speaking to The Daily Campus, Southern Methodist University's newspaper, in 2011, Basso said the restaurant was intended as a commentary on America's obesity epidemic. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "[T]he basic idea is to make money," Basso said. "But I’m doing my part to create a diner theater environment, which forces such philosophical introspection." He added, "I provide a valid service — it's that shock value." The new announcement indicated Heart Attack Grill doesn't intend on closing permanently. "We are seeking new opportunities to continue our high-calorie mission," the statement concluded. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "We look forward to finding new communities that still appreciate a Bypass Burger and the freedom to feast without apology." The announcement quickly drew mixed reactions online. "I'm sad, I wanted to go to Heart Attack Grill so bad," said one commentator. "I should've [gone] when I had the chance." "In a world full of fake healthy marketing, at least they never lied about what the burger was doing to you," another X user said. Another person wrote, "Even for Vegas, we found that place too sleazy, haha." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Fox News Digital reached out to the Heart Attack Grill for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce01ea200899a00ecede5 Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy continues to do his insufferable underdog performance te 2026-05-19T22:11:42.238Z Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy continues to do his insufferable underdog performance The Milwaukee Brewers are a model organization across Major League Baseball. Despite continually running one of the sport's lowest payrolls, steadfastly refusing to spend money, and trading away most of the star players they develop, the Brewers are relentlessly successful. Just in the past few years, Milwaukee has traded away star closer Josh Hader, top-end starter Corbin Burnes, another star closer in Devin Williams, and some of the core of their 2025 team like Caleb Durbin and Isaac Collins. Oh, and one of the game's best pitchers in Freddy Peralta. In 2019, the Brewers payroll, per FanGraphs, was $132 million. Adjusted for inflation, that's roughly $163-167 million in 2026 dollars. This season, their payroll is...$131 million. Owner Mark Attanasio's commitment to reduce spending is impressive, to say the least. SMALL MARKET MLB TEAMS ARE OUTPERFORMING BIG PAYROLLS, UNDERMINING OWNERS' PUSH TO CANCEL 2027 SEASON But despite those limitations and their market size, the Brewers are consistently competitive for playoff spots. They've made the postseason in seven of the last eight years, with their only miss coming in 2022 when they still had a winning record at 86-76. They've reached the NLCS twice in that timeframe, coming up just short of a trip to the World Series both times. Despite having a much smaller market than the rival Chicago Cubs, they've won the NL Central three straight years and five times between 2018 and 2025. This year, despite losing Peralta, they're right back at it. They're 8-2 in their last 10 games, sit at 27-18, on pace for a 97 win season, and have the third best run differential in the National League. By nobody's definition are the Brewers a team to be taken lightly. Yet that's exactly what their manager keeps doing, and it's getting old in a hurry. During last year's NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Brewers manager Pat Murphy tried to act as though the Dodgers had never heard of his team's players. "I'm sure that most Dodger players can't name eight guys on our roster," Murphy told reporters. "No offense to them, they shouldn't have to know the names, but these are some guys that hopefully they know their names by the time it's over. You never know." Presumably this was some sort of motivational tactic, telling his players that they're so unexceptional that nobody knows who they are, even the team they are playing in the National League Championship Series. It didn't work, as the Dodgers won a series of close games, before Shohei Ohtani finished it off with one of the greatest individual games in baseball history. Somehow, Murphy has decided that this same tactic and performance should be repeated in 2026 as well. Milwaukee is at Wrigley Field this week for a big series against the Cubs, and took the first game 9-3 behind big games from Christian Yelich and Jake Bauers. Asked about it by reporters after the game, Murphy once again trotted out his "nobody knows who we are" routine. "We know how these series go, you know, you erase it and just keep going," Murphy said. "It's not necessarily a game where they're ever going to be intimidated by guys, they don't even know most of our guys' names, so they're never going to be intimidated by us, but we're not looking for that." "We're looking to turn around and play good again," he continued. "And for us, it's a long season, we're 45 or 46 games in, it's a long season so we're just looking to continue to improve any way we can. PAT MURPHY REALLY LEANS INTO 'UNDERDOG' ACT AS BREWERS FACE RICHER DODGERS "I'm proud of our guys, I've said all year, I trust these guys, but we gotta get better, there's no question. And we've got a very young pitching staff, so we've gotta have games where we have five ABs. When the lineup turns over five times, then you know good things are happening." Frankly, this is getting ridiculous. Are the Brewers loaded with big name superstars? No, of course not. They don't have Aaron Judge, or Ohtani, or Juan Soto. But they've consistently won their division, made the playoffs, and advanced through series. Including beating the Cubs in the NLDS last year. Acting as though the opposing team, who has gone through hours of preparation on the individual players on the Brewers roster, doesn't know who they are is patently absurd and downright offensive. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! As just one example, the high-priced Mets have made the playoffs twice since 2018. The Brewers have made it six times. What are we doing here? Playing the "us against the world" and "nobody believes in us" cards are old, tired sports cliches. But acting like nobody even knows who you are? Hardly anyone's even tried that, because it's so obviously ridiculous. Christian Yelich is a former MVP. Jackson Chourio is one of the game's brightest young stars at just 22 years old. Brice Turang and Garrett Mitchell are former top prospects, and William Contreras is undoubtedly a top-five catcher. Kyle Harrison is another former top prospect, finally delivering on his potential in Milwaukee, like so many others. Does Murphy think nobody's heard of Jacob Misiorowski? "The Miz" took baseball by storm in 2025 to the extent that he was added to the All-Star team after a handful of starts. He's striking out over 14 hitters per nine innings this year, a number that would be an all-time MLB record over a full season, should it stay there. Again, Milwaukee is not the Mets, or the Yankees, or the Dodgers. They don't have as much money as even the Cubs or Red Sox or Giants do. But they've been one of the most successful organizations in baseball for most of the past decade, and acting like they're this ragtag bunch of minor leaguers is absurd. If anything, you'd want your manager to portray confidence that this group is capable of winning a World Series instead of acting like they're less well known than the local little league team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ce00aa200899a00eceddc Harrison Ford urges Arizona State graduates to 'extend social justice,' prevent 'mass extinction' te 2026-05-19T22:11:22.566Z Harrison Ford urges Arizona State graduates to 'extend social justice,' prevent 'mass extinction' Actor Harrison Ford told graduates at Arizona State University (ASU) to "extend social justice" to clean up the environmental "mess" his generation left behind for them. The legendary "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" actor gave the commencement speech during a graduation ceremony on May 11, where he received an honorary Doctor of Arts and Humane Letters degree for his work in conservation. Ford's background in fighting climate change was a significant theme throughout the speech as he warned students about the need for "cultural change" to prevent "mass extinction" caused by corruption and global warming. HARRISON FORD SAYS HE DOESN'T 'KNOW OF A GREATER CRIMINAL IN HISTORY' THAN TRUMP "Humanity is a part of nature, not above it," Ford said. "We have an essential mandate to protect 30% of the world’s land and sea by 2030, to prevent the mass extinction, to slow the warming of our planet. Still, despite new science, new policies, we are still losing nature to profiteering, corruption, conflict — including land that is already protected on paper. These efforts matter, but they’re not enough." He continued, "We need cultural change. We need to extend social justice. We need to respect and elevate the Indigenous people that are being marginalized and, in many cases, killed in cold blood. These communities have long understood that the trees, the mountain, water, soil are not commodities. They are relatives to be cherished for following generations to embrace and protect." Ford encouraged graduates and members of their generation to go out and "change the world" after acknowledging that past generations, including his, left the world a mess. HARVARD COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER DECRIES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S 'DRACONIAN GOVERNMENT MEASURES' "We can all play a role by embracing that wisdom in our day-to-day lives, by loving the planet, by honoring nature’s authority, her generosity, the bounty she affords us, the justice of her example, because the world you’re stepping into, the world my generation left you, is a real mess," Ford said. He added, "Your generation has far more power than you may realize. And if you harness that power, if you find your leadership, your issues, your voice, the world will not be able to ignore you." HARRISON FORD BECOMES LATEST HOLLYWOOD A-LISTER TO ENDORSE KAMALA HARRIS: I'M VOTING TO 'MOVE FORWARD' In a comment to Fox News Digital, a ASU representative pointed to another speech given by University President Michael Crow, who praised the founding of America and called people who were sick of the country "losers." "[U]niversities are not about one perspective or position," the ASU representative said. Ford, who previously said his "moral purpose was being a Democrat," has also been a frequent critic of President Donald Trump. He was among several celebrities who endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024. The ASU speech came before a recent report by The College Fix showed Democrats outnumbering Republicans by more than 6-to-1 among commencement speakers at the top U.S. colleges for this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cdff6a200899a00ecedd3 Gerrit Cole to make first Yankees start since 2024 World Series, Aaron Boone announces te 2026-05-19T22:11:02.730Z Gerrit Cole to make first Yankees start since 2024 World Series, Aaron Boone announces Gerrit Cole is finally ready for his New York Yankees return since having Tommy John surgery. Cole will make his 2026 season debut on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays - his first start for the Yankees since 2024. Cole, 35, missed the entirety of the 2025 campaign after undergoing surgery to repair a tear in his right UCL. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Yankees’ starting pitching staff has been a stellar group to start the 2026 campaign, but Cole’s return comes at a perfect time as fellow ace Max Fried in on the injured reserve with an elbow injury of his own. He is expected to miss around one month. Manager Aaron Boone, who announced the move for Cole on Tuesday before the team’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, said on Monday that the Yankees were considering sticking with the original plan of having Cole make a seventh and final rehab start before his season debut with the team. EX-YANKEES INFIELDER GIO URSHELA RETIRES FROM MLB AT 34 "We’ll see," he said prior to the Yankees winning its series opener against the Blue Jays. ‘We’re kind of talking about that here today, tomorrow, and we’ll make a call one way or another." The writing appeared to be on the wall, though, as the Yankees optioned Elmer Rodriguez, who started in place of Fried against the New York Mets over the weekend, back down to Triple-A. They called up reliever Yovanny Cruz instead of getting another starter in the clubhouse. Cole hasn’t pitched for the Yankees since Game 4 of the 2024 World Series, making this quite the comeback for the franchise’s ace. However, the Yankees have seen some ace-like pitching elsewhere since then, including an unexpected place this season. Cam Schlitter, the 6-foot-6 flamethrower, is in the early running for American League Cy Young Award winner. He currently leads the league in ERA (1.35) across his 10 outings, six of which being deemed quality starts. He has 68 strikeouts to 11 walks across 60 total innings, cementing himself as the ace on the staff right now. Schlittler’s big moment came for the Yankees in Game 3 of their Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox this past postseason, but he’s followed that up by showing it wasn’t a one-and-done moment. Instead, he’s been the Yankees most consistent starter in a group filled with elite talent like Fried, Carlos Rodon and now Cole. Now, Cole hasn’t had the best numbers in his rehab starts, owning a 5.28 ERA across 29 innings in six outings. However, his metrics have checked the boxes, including a fastball that topped out at 99.6 mph this past Saturday in what was his best rehab outing. He allowed just one run on six hits. "He looks really good," Boone added. "I think this [latest] outing was a little more with probably competition in mind, like going to get guys out and stepping on it stuff wise." Cole won the AL Cy Young in 2023 and has been the Yankees’ ace since signing with the franchise in 2019 on a nine-year, $324 million contract. 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/6a0cdfe2a200899a00ecedca Trump admin readies Raul Castro indictment as fatal shootdown case resurfaces: sources te 2026-05-19T22:10:42.906Z Trump admin readies Raul Castro indictment as fatal shootdown case resurfaces: sources President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is expected to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital. Fox News additionally learned that a scheduled press conference in Miami on Wednesday is in connection with efforts to indict the former communist leader Raul Castro, per law enforcement sources familiar with the situation. When asked whether Castro would be indicted, a DOJ Office of Public Affairs Director Emily Covington told Fox News Digital the department would not "comment on rumors." Castro, 94, is the younger brother of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Raul Castro served as Cuba’s president from 2008 to 2018. IF CUBA FALLS, WHO STEPS IN? CASTRO DYNASTY SHADOWS ISLAND’S FUTURE Any indictment would require approval from a federal grand jury. The White House referred Fox News Digital to the DOJ for comment on the matter. Sources pointed Fox News Digital to a Department of Justice advisory Tuesday that announced a Miami press conference "in conjunction with a ceremony to honor the victims of the Brothers to the Rescue Murders of 1996." FLORIDA LAUNCHES PROBE AFTER CUBA KILLS 4 ABOARD US-FLAGGED SPEEDBOAT NEAR KEYS Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quinones, FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier are expected to attend Wednesday’s press conference in Miami. The potential charges against Castro come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe met last Thursday with counterparts from Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to the island nation. During his meeting Thursday, Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials including Raulito Rodriguez Castro, Interior Minister Lazaro Alvarez Casas and the head of Cuban intelligence services in Havana to "personally deliver President Trump’s message that the United States is prepared to seriously engage on economic and security issues, but only if Cuba makes fundamental changes." CUBA SAYS CIA CHIEF RATCLIFFE MET WITH OFFICIALS IN HAVANA AMID US TENSIONS Trump has joked the U.S. would be "taking over" Cuba "almost immediately." "Cuba’s got problems. We’ll finish one first. I like to finish a job," he added this month. Fox News Digital’s Michael Sinkewicz and Fox New’s Jake Gibson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cde18a200899a00eced67 Doorbell video captures man firing shotgun through front door before allegedly returning, killing teen: report te 2026-05-19T22:03:04.078Z Doorbell video captures man firing shotgun through front door before allegedly returning, killing teen: report A man who has now been arrested on a murder charge was allegedly caught on camera blasting a shotgun through the front door of the victim's home hours before the incident. Doorbell video from May 16 allegedly shows Sean Hubbard, 34, firing the gun at the entrance of a home in Rock Hill, South Carolina, according to WBTV. While Hubbard's face is completely exposed to the camera, the firearm is wrapped in what appears to be a hooded sweatshirt or jacket. Nobody was home at the time of the shooting, but Hubbard allegedly returned at around 11 p.m. that night and shot and killed 19-year-old Camariya Tidwell. Hubbard, a North Carolina resident, was arrested early Sunday morning in Rock Hill, WCNC reported. A SWAT team was reportedly activated to take him into custody. WOMAN LURED TO PUPPY SALE SHOT, BODY SET ON FIRE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, POLICE SAY Tidwell's family has also accused Hubbard of appearing at the home on the Tuesday before the alleged killing, and firing shots into the home. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "He shot four gunshots through my son’s room and my son and my grandson were laying in their bed," said Tidwell's mother, Shifarnia McCullough, according to WCNC. That alleged incident led the family to install the video camera that captured the Saturday shooting. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER SIX MIGRANTS CHARGED IN SC MOM’S MURDER DETAILED CRIME IN EERIE MESSAGES: ‘JUST THE BEGINNING’ Tidwell's brother, Caleb, said Hubbard "stalked" the family for a week before Camariya was killed. "For a week straight, he stalked my family’s home," Caleb said, WCNC reported. "He terrorized my family." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The violence reportedly boiled over after a cousin of Tidwell, Jamya McCullough, hired Hubbard to work on her car after she found him through social media. But the business relationship went south, and McCullough later told Hubbard she no longer wished for him to do the work. NORTH CAROLINA MAN RECOUNTS SHOOTING AFTER TRUMP BANNER TORN FROM MOTHER’S YARD: 'SOME PEOPLE JUST SNAP' "I told him that I didn’t want him to work on my car," McCullough said, according to WCNC. "This man threatened me and I immediately blocked him." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Hubbard has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and discharging firearms into a dwelling, according to jail records. He is being held without bond. The York County Sheriff's Office did not return a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cde04a200899a00eced5e Southampton's season-long espionage scheme costs the club a shot at $270M in Premier League riches te 2026-05-19T22:02:44.445Z Southampton's season-long espionage scheme costs the club a shot at $270M in Premier League riches A massive "Spygate" scandal rocked English soccer, leading to Southampton FC’s expulsion from the EFL Championship playoffs. The club went full 007 after reportedly being caught filming an opponent’s private practice session. The English Football League dropped the hammer after an Independent Disciplinary Commission found Southampton guilty of violating rules of good faith. The EFL released a statement following its investigation. "Southampton was first charged on Friday 8 May, with further charges issued on Sunday 17 May in relation to additional breaches during the 2025-26 season. "Those additional charges arose from matters identified after the initial proceedings involving Middlesbrough were initiated. "Southampton admitted breaches of regulations requiring clubs to act with the utmost good faith and prohibiting the observation of another club's training session within 72 hours of a scheduled match. "The admitted breaches concern fixtures against Oxford United in December 2025, Ipswich Town in April 2026 and Middlesbrough in May 2026." As a result, the punishment removes Southampton from the promotion tournament and reinstates Middlesbrough, the team Southampton recently eliminated. The drama went as follows ... Middlesbrough staff spotted a suspicious man hiding behind a tree and filming their closed-door practice with a camera. SKI JUMPERS AND STAFFERS PUNISHED OVER ALLEGED CHEATING SCANDAL THAT ROCKED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS When confronted, the man reportedly fled into a nearby country club restroom, changed out of the clothes he was wearing, and escaped through the dining room. Investigators later identified him as a Southampton employee. As the league investigation intensified, Southampton admitted to a season-long pattern of espionage, confessing to spying on three different teams since December. Oxford United and Ipswich Town were the other clubs in Southampton's lens. NCAA INVESTIGATES AFTER DABO SWINNEY RAISES TRANSFER PORTAL TAMPERING ACCUSATIONS AGAINST OLE MISS Unlike American sports leagues, where struggling teams are rewarded with top draft picks, European soccer uses promotion and relegation. The Championship playoffs determine which club earns promotion to the Premier League, the richest and most prestigious league in the world. Promotion to the Premier League is estimated to be worth roughly $270 million in television revenue and prize money next season alone. The Championship playoff final is widely considered the richest single game in sports because of the financial rewards attached to winning it. By getting kicked out of the playoffs, Southampton both lost a shot at a trophy and further lost out on a financial fortune. EUROPEAN SOCCER LEAGUE EXPECTED TO VOTE ON SUSPENDING ISRAEL OVER WAR IN GAZA: REPORT To make matters worse, it will also begin next season with a four-point deduction. Southampton plans to appeal immediately, but good faith runs thin. Middlesbrough is scheduled to replace them in the Championship playoff final against Hull City at Wembley Stadium this upcoming Saturday (May 23). Southampton tried to steal tactical secrets. Instead, the club may have destroyed its credibility. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cddf0a200899a00eced55 Man allegedly called 911 multiple times to report zombies, ghosts and a UFO, then claimed to be a cop te 2026-05-19T22:02:24.584Z Man allegedly called 911 multiple times to report zombies, ghosts and a UFO, then claimed to be a cop A West Virginia man repeatedly called 911 to report a trifecta of extraterrestrial and undead beings at his home, authorities said. Clinton Wayne Nelan, 33, of Elkins, who was arrested Sunday, is charged with misuse of a local emergency telephone system and impersonating a law enforcement officer, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. TEXAS WOMAN ARRESTED FOR POSING AS 13-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER TO PROVE POINT ON SCHOOL SHOOTINGS Four deputies responded to Nelan's residence following a series of 911 calls reporting zombies, ghosts and a UFO. "Upon arrival, Mr. Nelan made several false claims, including that he was being harassed by numerous individuals and that he was a police officer from Louisiana," the sheriff's office said. AI IS LAUNCHING 911 CALL CENTERS INTO THE FUTURE WITH VIDEO CALLS, TRIAGING REDUNDANT REPORTS An investigation confirmed that he was not a law enforcement officer and had misused the emergency system to make false reports, police said. Nelan was arrested and booked into the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a cash-only $2,500 bond, online records show. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cddc6a200899a00eced25 5 Things to Know About Ed Gallrein, Republican House Candidate in Kentucky te 2026-05-19T22:01:42.093Z 5 Things to Know About Ed Gallrein, Republican House Candidate in Kentucky Mr. Gallrein has President Trump’s support in his bid to oust Representative Thomas Massie. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cddb2a200899a00eced1c 5 Things to Know About Thomas Massie, Republican House Candidate in Kentucky te 2026-05-19T22:01:22.189Z 5 Things to Know About Thomas Massie, Republican House Candidate in Kentucky President Trump has backed his primary challenger, seeking to oust the libertarian-leaning congressman and longtime antagonist. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cdd9ea200899a00eced13 Two friends are split over who should represent their Kentucky district. te 2026-05-19T22:01:02.676Z Two friends are split over who should represent their Kentucky district. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cdd8aa200899a00eced08 Google launches Antigravity 2.0 with an updated desktop app and CLI tool at IO 2026 te 2026-05-19T22:00:42.589Z Google launches Antigravity 2.0 with an updated desktop app and CLI tool at IO 2026 Google is debuting a new AI Ultra plan priced at $100, which will give users 5x more usage limit than the AI Pro plan alongside the Antigravity 2.0 launch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cdd76a200899a00ececfb Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude at IO 2026 te 2026-05-19T22:00:22.733Z Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude at IO 2026 The updates signal Google’s push to turn its Gemini app into an all-purpose AI hub rather than a stand-alone chatbot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cdb86a200899a00ececa6 Coach Mike Memorial Swim held by Havasu Stingrays canceled this year te 2026-05-19T21:52:06.844Z Coach Mike Memorial Swim held by Havasu Stingrays canceled this year Last summer, the Lake Havasu Stingrays swim team competed in the 12th Annual Coach Mike Memorial Swim, which is normally held in June. This year however, the event will not be happening. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cdb73a200899a00ecec9d Last call: No charges for alleged liquor thieves, pending further investigation te 2026-05-19T21:51:47.145Z Last call: No charges for alleged liquor thieves, pending further investigation The Mohave County Attorney’s Office has delayed prosecution in the case of four suspects arrested last month, who were accused in an ongoing scheme to steal thousands of dollars-worth of liquor from multiple McCulloch Boulevard businesses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cdb5fa200899a00ecec94 Investigation continues in jewelry heist te 2026-05-19T21:51:27.357Z Investigation continues in jewelry heist Authorities are continuing to investigate an alleged jewelry store burglary in North Lake Havasu City, as detectives work to gather information about the suspects and potential leads in the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cdb48a200899a00ecec6e This bestselling UV-protection shirt just dropped to $8 on Amazon — an all-time low te 2026-05-19T21:51:04.545Z This bestselling UV-protection shirt just dropped to $8 on Amazon — an all-time low Whether you're heading to the beach or shopping for Father's Day, this Amazon-favorite UPF 50 shirt is a worthwhile purchase that's hard to pass up. Aside from its incredibly affordable $8 sale price (an all-time low), this lightweight shirt is known for its quick-dry fabric and built-in sun protection, making it a practical and budget-friendly pick for spring and summer. Original price: $29.99 Price-tracking data shows this sun protection shirt rarely drops below $10. It briefly hit its all-time low of $8 in early April before climbing to $14.99 for much of mid-April and May. The price most recently fell back to $8, but given its recent price fluctuations, the deal may not last long. READ MORE: 27 Father's Day gifts for dads who say they don't want anything — from $16 This shirt stands out for several reasons. The UPF 50 protection helps shield your skin while you tackle yard work, spend a day fishing or work on outdoor projects. Despite the long sleeves, the lightweight fabric helps keep you cool and wicks away moisture. It also has a tag-free collar and hidden seams to avoid any irritation and chafing. "Excellent fit for taller men (2XL is [a] proper 2XL — no ‘bod sack,' no short sleeves)," one pleased reviewer wrote. "[It's] light, high quality, breathable and sturdy material. Great to swim in." Original price: $29.99 This UV-protection shirt comes in over 20 colors and you can even buy it in pairs. It's such a hit on Amazon that over 1,000 sold in the past month alone.  "Long sleeve wicking is perfect for boat days," another reviewer explained. "I don't have to think about sunscreen on my torso… This shirt fits comfortably. Not too tight or loose for workouts or working outside." The sizing does seem to vary a bit between buyers, though, with one stating: "[It] runs on the bigger [and] baggier side. The sleeves are nice and long." Despite the fit, the buyer found it "comfy, lightweight [and] pretty much exactly what I was looking for." Grab this No. 1 best-selling UPF 50 shirt now while it's at its lowest price ever! If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cdb1da200899a00ecec31 Google’s new Universal Cart wants to follow your entire shopping journey across the internet te 2026-05-19T21:50:21.904Z Google’s new Universal Cart wants to follow your entire shopping journey across the internet Most people shop across multiple devices, many retailers, and over the course of many days, which is why Google is launching Universal Cart. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd90aa200899a00ecebf0 Voluntary recall of certain marijuana products in Arizona due to possible contamination te 2026-05-19T21:41:30.782Z Voluntary recall of certain marijuana products in Arizona due to possible contamination Several Arizona establishments are voluntarily recalling certain marijuana products due to possible Aspergillus contamination. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd8f0a200899a00ecebc3 8 carry-on bags worth buying, including 5 our team uses on every trip te 2026-05-19T21:41:04.407Z 8 carry-on bags worth buying, including 5 our team uses on every trip The right carry-on makes every trip smoother, whether you're navigating crowded airports or skipping the baggage claim line. We tapped a few members of our team who travel often to share the carry-ons they rely on most. Expandable soft-sided luggage and secure hard-shell designs from brands like Travelpro, SwissGear and Monos made the cut.  Please note that these recommendations reflect the individual opinions of FOX News Deals team members, and experiences may vary. READ MORE: Add to cart: 9 things the FOX News Deals team bought this week What we love: The built-in compression packing cube system eliminates the need to buy separate organizers, while the tapered shape helps keep the bag stable and upright even when fully packed. What to be aware of: There are only three neutral color options. "This spinner has become my go-to carry-on because it expands up to two inches, and includes its own packing cube system and a full-length interior pocket. Once everything is strapped down and compressed, I can easily fit five days' worth of clothes inside, which means I almost never have to check a bag." — Sage Anderson, Updates Writer Original price: $295 What we love: The wheels are whisper silent and it's extremely lightweight. What to be aware of: This isn't the most expandable option on the market. "This has been my go-to carry-on for over five years now. I've tested several other options from other brands throughout the years, but still always reach for this one. It fits easily in the overhead compartment on every commercial flight I've taken and has a hard-sided design that somehow doesn't scratch easily. I also always use the front pocket for storing and easily accessing my laptop and tablet."  — Moriba Cummings, Director of Commerce Content What we love: Smooth-glide wheels, cushioned handles and a spacious interior make this bag ideal for weekend trips. What to be aware of: The glossy exterior can show scuffs more easily than textured hard-shell finishes. "This carry-on glides effortlessly through airports and even NYC sidewalks. It comes with a laundry bag, pouches and multiple zipped compartments to help stay organized. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but it's expandable to fit even more inside (which I always need). My favorite part is the cushioned handle — a feature I didn't know I was missing until I had it." — Jaclyn Kaufman, Associate Production Editor READ MORE: 10 travel wallets and passport holders reviewers swear by — from $25 Original price: $845 What we love: Built-in travel extras, smooth-rolling wheels and a tracking device that makes airport navigation easy. What to be aware of: Hard-shell carry-ons can feel bulkier than softshell options. "This carry-on checks all the boxes: Cup holder, phone mount, charging ports and a laptop slot. It also comes in 20 different colors so there is something to fit every style." — Kelsey Ramírez, Production Editor Original price: $130 What we love: The two front pockets hold all my must-have electronics. What to be aware of: This suitcase skips flashy extras like charging ports and cup holders. "I've never been a fan of hard-sided suitcases — there's [usually] never enough give, but this soft-sided option expands to fit up to three days of clothes in my experience. It has all the basics you need: a lightweight frame with a rip-resistant fabric and plenty of pockets." — Christopher Murray, Commerce Writer These additional carry-ons have earned high marks from both shoppers and frequent flyers. Original price: $219.99 What we love: The divided sides keep you organized while traveling. What to be aware of: Some reviewers report busted zippers and locks after their first few trips. More than 3,000 shoppers bought this highly-rated Samsonite carry-on last month, likely helped by its $80 discount. The scratch-resistant suitcase features a well-organized interior with multiple pockets that make packing and finding essentials much easier. Original price: $87.49 What we love: The expandable design, multiple interior pockets and smooth 360-degree spinner wheels make navigating the airport simple and efficient. What to be aware of: The TSA-approved locks aren't as durable as some of the higher-end options on this list. The Bagsmart carry-on delivers a budget-friendly travel option for less than $100. Its airline-approved size helps prevent overpacking issues, while the expandable hard shell adds up to 20% more packing space. Inside, multiple compartments help keep belongings organized and easy to access. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Original price: $99.98 What we love: Extra pockets and a built-in wet compartment keep packing organized and more efficient. What to be aware of: The size may not meet every airline's carry-on requirements, so it's worth checking dimensions before flying. This soft-sided carry-on includes thoughtful travel features like two travel bags for shoes or extra clothing. A front laptop compartment provides quick access to your computer or tablet, while the lightweight design (at just under 8 pounds) makes the bag easier to lift into overhead bins. If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd8c4a200899a00eceb80 Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026 te 2026-05-19T21:40:20.961Z Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026 Google says it's designed the app to be accessible to everyone, from teachers to small business owners. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd6cda200899a00eceb4e Why is it extra dry in May and June in Arizona? te 2026-05-19T21:31:57.258Z Why is it extra dry in May and June in Arizona? Arizona's dry spell peaks in May and June due to geographical isolation from moisture, heightening fire danger, while rainier months await with the summer monsoon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd69ba200899a00eceb18 Here’s the latest. te 2026-05-19T21:31:07.488Z Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd683a200899a00eceaf1 When to Expect Primary Election Results te 2026-05-19T21:30:43.819Z When to Expect Primary Election Results Polls begin closing in some states at 6 p.m. Eastern time, but the counting is already underway in some areas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd66da200899a00eceac8 You can now talk to your Gmail inbox, as seen at Google IO 2026 te 2026-05-19T21:30:21.245Z You can now talk to your Gmail inbox, as seen at Google IO 2026 Google expands Gmail’s AI Inbox with conversational voice search, letting users ask Gemini to find buried email details. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd454a200899a00ecea5a Trump’s Stock Trades Raise Eyebrows. The Family Says He Keeps His Hands Off. te 2026-05-19T21:21:24.318Z Trump’s Stock Trades Raise Eyebrows. The Family Says He Keeps His Hands Off. The Trump Organization says the president’s financial investments are handled by outside firms and that it has no control over the timing or selection of transactions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd43da200899a00ecea33 Mach Industries just spent $50M to solve a major defense tech problem te 2026-05-19T21:21:01.802Z Mach Industries just spent $50M to solve a major defense tech problem Mach says the acquisition meaningfully improves unit economics across its five vehicle programs at exactly the moment the company is starting to scale. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd42aa200899a00ecea2a Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user te 2026-05-19T21:20:42.172Z Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user Good news! Discord's hundreds of millions of users now have their communications scrambled, so not even Discord can see them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd416a200899a00ecea21 How to use Google’s new AI agents to go beyond your standard searches te 2026-05-19T21:20:22.477Z How to use Google’s new AI agents to go beyond your standard searches Google is launching AI-powered “information agents” that can monitor topics in the background and proactively alert users to updates and changes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd29ba200899a00ece9d9 Woman dies after plunging into uncovered manhole outside luxury stores te 2026-05-19T21:14:03.471Z Woman dies after plunging into uncovered manhole outside luxury stores A woman died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan late Monday night, police told Fox News Digital. The 56-year-old woman was found unconscious and unresponsive inside an uncovered manhole in front of 653 Fifth Ave., near East 52nd Street, around 11:19 p.m., the NYPD told Fox News Digital Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call for an aided person and arrived to find the woman inside the manhole within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct. The area is part of one of Manhattan’s busiest shopping and tourist corridors, lined with luxury retailers, office towers and hotels. EMS transported the woman to New York - Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, police said. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. MISSING GRANDMA BELIEVED TO HAVE FALLEN IN SINKHOLE WHILE SEARCHING FOR LOST CAT: 'NEVER CAME BACK' The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending proper family notification. Authorities have not said why the manhole was uncovered or whether any work was being done in the area at the time of the incident. New York City-based energy company, Con Edison, said it is also investigating the woman’s death. NYC SEWAGE BOAT EXPLOSION IN HUDSON RIVER KILLS 1 CITY WORKER, INJURES 2 OTHERS "We are deeply saddened to confirm that a member of the public has died after falling into an open manhole," a company spokesperson told ABC 7. "We are actively investigating how this occurred." "Our thoughts are with the individual's family, and safety remains our top priority," the statement added. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing, according to the NYPD. CBS News reported that the woman’s family arrived at the scene Tuesday morning seeking answers about how the incident happened. The outlet reported family members were seen embracing and consoling one another. The woman’s daughter-in-law was "visibly shaking" as she spoke with CBS News and claimed there were no warning signs or covers over the manhole as the family continued trying to process the incident. The area around the manhole remained partially cordoned off Tuesday morning as investigators continued examining the scene. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd287a200899a00ece9d0 Hakeem Jeffries shredded over ‘disgustingly violent’ call for Dems to break spirit of MAGA te 2026-05-19T21:13:43.695Z Hakeem Jeffries shredded over ‘disgustingly violent’ call for Dems to break spirit of MAGA While speaking at a progressive conference on Tuesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called for Democrats to not only defeat "MAGA extremists" electorally but also "break their spirit." Jeffries, who stands to gain the House speaker’s gavel if Democrats take the majority in the midterm election, said that "part of how we as House Democrats view this moment, either MAGA extremists are going to break the country, or we're going to break them, and our goal is to break them." During the panel, Jeffries assured, "As a guarantee, we are taking back control of the United States House of Representatives in November." "We will defeat them," he continued. "We have to beat them electorally, and then we have to break their spirit, because of the extremism that's being unleashed on the American people, that's completely and totally unacceptable." HAKEEM JEFFRIES' CALL TO FIGHT TRUMP AGENDA ‘IN THE STREETS’ SPARKS BACKLASH AS A 'MAXINE WATERS MOMENT' The comments sparked immediate concern and backlash from Republicans online. Edgar Barrios, a spokesperson for House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., reacted on his private X account, "Hakeem Jeffries says he wants to 'BREAK the spirit' of 77 million AMERICANS. This is how Democrats talk about people who don't agree with them: violently." Christian Maxwell, a Republican congressional candidate in Illinois, reacted on X, "Excuse me. Why is their rhetoric ALWAYS so disgustingly violent?" Minnesota state Rep. Walter Hudson, a Republican, posted on X that Jeffries' comment is "further evidence that Democrats emanate a spirit of malevolence." "Here it is from the very top. Jeffries wants to ‘break them,’ meaning tens of millions of Americans. He wants to ‘break their spirit,’" wrote Hudson. "That is not a benign policy goal. It's a declaration of war." Joe Gruters, chairman of the Republican National Committee, reacted, "The majority of Americans voted for President Trump in 2024 - Democrats want to break those who did." HAKEEM JEFFRIES DOUBLES DOWN ON 'MAXIMUM WARFARE' RHETORIC, TELLS CRITICS 'I DON'T GIVE A DAMN' "Democrats are only interested in revenge, not serving the American people. We cannot let them win," he added. Meanwhile, Congressman Mike Lee, R-Utah, posted on X, "Hakeem Jeffries wants to ‘break’ Trump voters," adding, "He says ‘we have to defeat them electorally and then we have to break their spirit.’ What does that even mean?" Actor and author Nick Searcy reacted, "This is how communists talk. ‘WE WILL BREAK YOU!’ The good guys don't say things like this. The super villains do." WATCH: DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS QUESTION WHY THE DNC STILL WON’T RELEASE THE 2024 ELECTION AUTOPSY REPORT Radio show host Mark Levin also piled on, calling Jeffries "an absolute thug" and "totalitarian." Levin added that Jeffries "wants to shred our republic." Podcast host Libby Emmons reacted defiantly, writing, "You will never break my spirit, Mr. Jeffries, and you're a petty little man for wanting to do that to your fellow Americans." Fox News Digital reached out to Jeffries for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd274a200899a00ece9c7 IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi makes first comments after massive crash, gets trolled by pals te 2026-05-19T21:13:24.168Z IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi makes first comments after massive crash, gets trolled by pals The big story on Monday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a massive, three-car crash that involved some serious heavy hitters in this year's race, including 2016 Indy 500 champ Alexander Rossi. But despite some surgery afterward, it appears that Rossi is ready to return to action in time for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Things went from high to low for Rossi and Ed Carpenter Racing when, after qualifying P2 for the race, sandwiched on the front row by pole sitter and reigning champion Alex Palou and Team Penske's David Malukas, Rossi had a major crash in Monday's practice session. He simply lost the rear of his car partway through Turn 2, and he hit the wall hard, collecting Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward and Dayle Coyne Racing's Romain Grosjean in the process. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE That was the first major incident all month, but it was a scary one, and it led to Rossi needing some outpatient procedures to deal with some minor injuries sustained in the crash. On Tuesday, the man himself hopped on X and seemed to be in good spirits. I mean, hard to not be in good spirits when you're headed to Cracker Barrel. It's awesome to see him in good spirits after that one, but the best part about this may have been the replies. Hopefully, he's in good enough shape that we'll see him back in the No. 20 Chevrolet for ECR on Carb Day and again for the race, but there is one slight issue. While there's no penalty for totaling his car and he'll still start from the front row, there's a chance he'll have to use a backup car. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! That's always less than ideal, considering the team has spent the month setting up. In the past, we've even seen some teams resort to road-course-spec chassis because of a crash. So, that crash did not make Rossi's mission of winning a second career Indy 500 any easier, but thanks to that front-row starting position, he'll still have a decent chance. He'll be looking for this year's race to end better than last year's did for him. He wound up retiring early after a fire in the pit lane. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd260a200899a00ece9be Berkeley accused of 'playing favorites' by withholding police footage from riot at Rob Schneider event te 2026-05-19T21:13:04.609Z Berkeley accused of 'playing favorites' by withholding police footage from riot at Rob Schneider event A legal watchdog group has filed suit against Berkeley, California, accusing city officials of "playing favorites" and withholding police bodycam footage from a violent riot tied to a Turning Point USA event last fall at the University of California, Berkeley campus.  The lawsuit, filed by the Center for American Liberty (CAL), claims the city violated the California Public Records Act by withholding tactical deployment plans, bodycam footage and dispatch logs tied to the November 2025 event featuring comedian Rob Schneider. Agitators gathered outside the event where Schneider and Christian author Dr. Frank Turek were speaking inside. Amid the crowds, physical altercations broke out, with attendees bloodied. Last year’s event was part of TPUSA’s "This Is the Turning Point Tour" and came just two months after the group’s founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University. INSIDE THE CHAOS OF BLOODY BERKELEY AS PROTESTERS GO WILD DURING TURNING POINT USA EVENT Internal police emails unsealed as part of the lawsuit’s exhibits show officers reported having to "physically pull" brawlers apart while fending off a hostile crowd trying to "interfere with the arrests." Multiple officers were injured and at least two people were taken into custody. Center for American Liberty CEO Mark Trammell said in a statement to Fox News Digital that after already taking action against university officials, the group was now escalating its legal campaign directly to municipal leadership. "The Center for American Liberty has already taken action against Berkeley officials, and now we are going after the City itself to uncover what the police and city leadership did, or failed to do, while conservative speakers and attendees were threatened, assaulted, and blocked from exercising their constitutional rights at the Turning Point USA event featuring Rob Schneider," Trammell said. He noted that witness accounts describe fights breaking out, bottles being thrown and attendees not being able to enter the venue. Trammell called it a "direct threat" to public safety and free speech. "Berkeley cannot allow mobs to intimidate citizens because of their political beliefs and then hide the truth from the public afterward," he added. "If city officials failed to protect these speakers and attendees, or deliberately tried to conceal what happened, the Center for American Liberty will expose it and hold every responsible official accountable."  DOJ LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO UC BERKELEY UNREST OUTSIDE TURNING POINT USA EVENT In April, Schneider spoke to Fox News Digital about his experience during the event, noting he heard a "device that sound[ed] like gunshots." "To allow the incendiary rioters to raise the temperature up," Schneider said. "It angers me, but it also saddens me." The comedian has been supportive of CAL’s legal actions, publicly backing their previous lawsuit against UC Berkeley over the alleged stonewalling of records about the event. "It’s not just Cal Berkeley," Schneider said at the time. "They think they’re justified in silencing conservative voices. Unfortunately, it goes beyond silencing to advocating violence and to, I would say, tangentially okaying violence." The comedian added that the local law enforcement response missed the mark, adding the Berkeley Police Department was "not as helpful as they could have been." He argued that people with opposing views are now being dehumanized and advocated for people to "confront evil." "As Charlie Kirk said many, many times, when the conversations stop, the violence begins," Schneider said. "What can we do to stop it? We have to confront evil. And we have to hold people accountable." TEXAS TECH STUDENT ARRESTED, EXPELLED AFTER VIDEO SHOWS HER 'MOCKING' CHARLIE KIRK VIGIL: OFFICIALS According to the latest filing, CAL accuses the city of stalling its request for records before trying to close the matter with a nine-page PDF of emails. CAL argues that is not enough and says the officer footage and operational logs it requested remain withheld. After the event, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon announced the Department of Justice would be investigating, writing on X: "@CivilRights will investigate what happened here, and I see several issues of serious concern regarding campus and local security and Antifa’s ability to operate with impunity in [California]." Fox News Digital has reached out to the City of Berkeley and the Berkeley Police Department for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd24da200899a00ece9b5 Michelle Pfeiffer says there was ‘no bathroom’ and ‘no food’ on ‘The Madison' set te 2026-05-19T21:12:45.017Z Michelle Pfeiffer says there was ‘no bathroom’ and ‘no food’ on ‘The Madison' set In order to get the shot, actors are often forced to rough it out on set — including Golden Globe Award-winning actress Michelle Pfeiffer. During an appearance on the LA Times podcast, "In Conversation: The Madison," the 67-year-old actress — who stars as Stacy Clyburn in Tyler Sheridan's latest Paramount+ TV show — opened up about working around the brutal filming conditions in Montana and Texas. "You may as well be in a tent because, you know, there is no bathroom," Pfeiffer said of filming scenes in the open terrain. "Even the outhouse is not real. So there's no AC, there's no plumbing, there isn't anything. But it is breakthtakingly glorious." "It took a while [to get used to] because they built that cabin. It was all a little bit rushed for everyone and so there weren't certain accommodations set up," she later said. "We didn't really have a trailers there because they were shooting 360 [degrees]. So, they couldn't have a bunch of trailers around." MICHELLE PFEIFFER AND KURT RUSSELL REVEALED IN FIRST IMAGES FROM 'YELLOWSTONE' SPINOFF 'THE MADISON' "There was really no place for us to sit," she continued. "There was no bathroom nearby. There was no food. And in the winter, it was cold. It was like, 'Could we have a heater?' And in the summer, it was like, 'Could I get an umbrella because the sun's really intense?' It took us about halfway through to figure all of that out." Pfeiffer's character Stacy is the matriarch of a wealthy New York City family who makes a life-changing decision after suffering a devastating tragedy in the first episode. Following their loss, Stacy and her family leave Manhattan behind for the rural Madison River Valley region of Montana in an effort to recover. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER During an interview with the Hollywood Reporter in March, Pfeiffer explained that taking on the project was a "big leap of faith" for her since [creator Tyler Sheridan] did not have a script for the series as he wanted to cast first and write later. MICHELLE PFEIFFER LEADS ‘YELLOWSTONE’ SPINOFF ‘THE MADISON’: WHAT TO KNOW "[Tyler] 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." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Pfeiffer said she consulted Mirren because she had to "know something concrete about this guy, this project." "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.'" "The Madison" went on to become Sheridan's biggest-ever series launch after the premiere episode reached 8 million global streaming views in the first 10 days after its debut. The final three episodes of the first season were released on March 21 and the show was renewed for a second season days later.  Fox News Digital's Ashley Hume contributed to this post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd239a200899a00ece9ac NFL influencer Annie Agar pushes back on Ozempic accusations after latest pictures go viral te 2026-05-19T21:12:25.167Z NFL influencer Annie Agar pushes back on Ozempic accusations after latest pictures go viral NFL social media influencer Annie Agar has been quite the hot name on the internet for some time now. She got her start as a content creator doing comedic videos on a bevy of subjects surrounding the NFL, and her star has exploded in the last couple of years. With internet fame, though, comes the unfortunate downside of constantly being under a microscope, and Agar got another reminder of the dark side of social media after a few recent posts showed her looking thinner than usual. With how easy it is to get your hands on weight loss drugs like Ozempic or other GLP-1s these days, the accusations started immediately flying about whether or not Agar was taking over-the-counter drugs to help lose weight. HOLLYWOOD STARS SLIM DOWN AS OZEMPIC, SOCIAL MEDIA CHANGE BEAUTY STANDARDS: EXPERT It's a fairly common sight these days to see celebrities losing a shocking amount of weight over a short period of time, with Demi Moore being one of the latest to field accusations that she's abusing Ozempic with her ultra-skinny look at Cannes earlier this month. Whether Moore is using a GLP-1 remains to be seen, but Agar heard the comments loud and clear and clapped back at her accusers with a two-minute-long video addressing the concerns about her weight, saying that a new diet is the reason for her svelte frame. "There have been a lot of comments about Ozempic," Agar said in her response video. "First of all, I am not on Ozempic... I don't even take Tylenol, because the side effects freak me out." CARNIE WILSON ADMITS OZEMPIC 'SCARES' HER, FOCUSES INSTEAD ON BALANCED DIET Agar was adamant that she's fine, and said her weight loss is a product of "calories in, calories out" and cutting refined sugars and alcohol from her diet, as well as a new incline walking program she recently started. "I have learned recently... losing weight is all math," Agar explained. She's right, in the sense that losing weight is really as simple as burning more calories than you consume, but some of the people who commented under her video don't seem quite as convinced. MEGHAN TRAINOR BREAKS DOWN OVER CRUEL ATTACKS FOLLOWING DRAMATIC WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION Agar acknowledged that the comments may have gotten to her a bit, mentioning in her video that she doesn't care if they come from a good place, but some of them felt like "rage bait." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Words do hurt," Agar said. "And I have been known to have a bad day or two with comments." As someone who has dabbled in weight-loss journeys in the past few years, I believe it's entirely possible Agar is telling the truth. Changing your eating and exercise habits can have drastic effects on your appearance, even over a short period of time. If Agar is doing it in a healthy and controlled way and if she's happy, more power to her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd225a200899a00ece9a3 NFL owners approve record 10 international games for 2027 with sights on more expansion abroad te 2026-05-19T21:12:05.439Z NFL owners approve record 10 international games for 2027 with sights on more expansion abroad The NFL's inexorable march toward playing a full season's worth of games abroad took another step Tuesday when club owners approved adding one more international game for the 2027 season, bringing that number to a record 10 games. And there's also a possibility the league might be able to add an 11th international game pending NFL Players Association approval. So, yes, the NFL is fully invested in the export business now and its games are the product it is sending overseas. NFL THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE IS DEFINITELY NO TURKEY The NFL this season will set a new record with nine international games played in Melbourne, Australia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Madrid, Spain, Paris, France, Munich, Germany and Mexico City, Mexico and three in London, England. Club owners approved increasing the number of international games at a meeting in Orlando, per NFL Executive Vice President Peter O'Reilly. And if you think it will stop at 10 or 11 international games, you’d be mistaken. The league's ultimate goal is to play a full season of games internationally. That means a whopping 17 or 18 games abroad. That also means an international game every week of the season. And that also means every team playing one international game every season. The proliferation of international games is so acute that league executives are well on their way to not differentiating how they view games in America and games abroad. "We don't lock in our international games like we used to do not that long ago," said NFL Vice President of Broadcasting and Planning Mike North. "I mean, you guys will remember, we've announced international games at times in November for the following season. I think it's indicative of how our fans and our teams and our partners are treating these games now. "I don't want to call them routine. I know they're not. But they're just another NFL game on the schedule." FORMER NFL STARS WEIGH PROS AND CONS OF LEAGUE'S GLOBAL EXPANSION, STREAMING GAMES The current Collective Bargaining Agreement limits the league to 10 international games a year, but there is an exception for teams that are unable to play at their regular home stadium. That will be the case for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2027. EverBank Stadium, currently undergoing renovations, will be completely closed during the 2027 season. So the Jaguars have agreed to use Camping World Stadium in Orlando as their temporary home field. That means the NFL hopes to use the Jaguars game at Wembley Stadium as its 11th international game. O’Reilly also said the league has begun exploring the possibility of playing games in Japan. The league held preseason games there in the early 1990s, but the effort was short-lived. Now, according to O’Reilly, the idea is back. And what does this mean for, you know, Americans living in the United States? It means the NFL, which long ago surpassed baseball as the national sport, is increasingly wanting to dominate the world. So, 10 or 11 games that would otherwise be played in the United States, won't be. And the league plans to increase the number. It means that the outsourcing of games temporarily takes home games away from local fans, although that complaint loses steam if the league expands to 18 games and local fans still get eight or nine home games per season as they do now. It also means the NFL fully embraces the idea of turning some NFL Sundays into marathon events with an international game starting at 9:30 a.m. (ET), followed by the regular 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. windows on the East Coast, and the primetime 8:20 p.m. game to end the day — about 14 hours of NFL games on television. The NFL, like it or not, is intent on continuing its expansion and because it already covers every corner of the United States, it has its sights set internationally. And it isn't looking away because adding the international fan base is potentially a new revenue stream. Some fans in the United States may balk at the idea they have to share their teams on some level with international venues and fans. But the NFL has clearly determined that any potential loss will be outweighed by the growth of its international fan base. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd1fca200899a00ece97e Redistricting is making the midterms less competitive. te 2026-05-19T21:11:24.230Z Redistricting is making the midterms less competitive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd1e6a200899a00ece974 Thune Casts Doubt on Trump Settlement Fund Plan te 2026-05-19T21:11:02.735Z Thune Casts Doubt on Trump Settlement Fund Plan The top Senate Republican cited “blowback” to the idea, while the chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee questioned its legal basis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd1d2a200899a00ece95f States say Trump admin unlawfully redefined ‘professional degree,’ cutting off loans for healthcare workers te 2026-05-19T21:10:42.378Z States say Trump admin unlawfully redefined ‘professional degree,’ cutting off loans for healthcare workers Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cd1bca200899a00ece943 From teen hacker to Iron Dome researcher, this founder raised $28M to fight AI phishing te 2026-05-19T21:10:20.743Z From teen hacker to Iron Dome researcher, this founder raised $28M to fight AI phishing Ocean, an agentic email security platform, raised funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ccf91a200899a00ece8f6 Jalen Hurts absent from AJ Brown's wedding as Eagles trade rumors continue to swirl: report te 2026-05-19T21:01:05.143Z Jalen Hurts absent from AJ Brown's wedding as Eagles trade rumors continue to swirl: report It could mean nothing, but then again, the A.J. Brown saga with the Philadelphia Eagles remains a hot topic heading into the 2026 NFL season. With Brown’s wedding taking place this past weekend, among those not in attendance was Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, according to TMZ. It’s unknown if Hurts received an invite to Saturday’s event at Montage Laguna Beach in California, or whether he sent his teammate a gift for his big day. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The outlet also reported that there were no Eagles teammates at the wedding, while noting it was also unknown if they were invited as well. A former Eagles teammate, Darius Slay, was in attendance. Either way, the no-show by Hurts, or any current Eagles players for that matter, simply adds to the mysterious status of Brown and the franchise as rumors have been swirling all offseason. A.J. BROWN TRADE RUMORS: LATEST NEWS CONCERNING EAGLES' STAR WIDE RECEIVER The main tune of those speculating about Brown is that he will be traded to a new squad before the start of the year. And it could be coming very soon with rumors saying he might be on the move June 1, as NFL contracts become more flexible in terms of making trades. The New England Patriots, who lost in Super Bowl LX to the Seattle Seahawks this past season, have been attached to those rumors the entire time. Many believe they would be a top candidate to land Brown, that is, if the Eagles decide it best to move on from their Pro Bowl receiver. What isn’t a rumor is Brown’s frustration with his role in Philadelphia, especially this past season under offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, who was fired from his post heading into 2026. Throughout the season, Brown made direct, as well as subtle, remarks about his usage despite the Eagles setting themselves up to reach the playoffs. When they got there, the San Francisco 49ers took down the reigning Super Bowl champions in the Wild Card Round at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.   During the year, Brown did everything from calling the Eagles a "s--- show" during a Twitch live stream, to cracking jokes about his usage during streamed games of Madden. In the case of Brown’s wedding, it’s also worth noting Hurts’ absence considering the signal caller is the godfather of the receiver’s daughter, Jersee. They have a long-standing friendship that began before their time together in Philadelphia. Brown’s production immediately skyrocketed when he was traded to the Eagles before the 2022 season, tallying a career-high 1,496 yards on 88 catches with 11 touchdowns while catching passes from Hurts for the first time. He followed that up with 1,456 yards on 106 receptions and seven touchdowns in 2023, his second straight Pro Bowl season. The Eagles ended up defeating the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2024 campaign, but Brown saw his production dip to 67 catches for 1,079 yards despite scoring seven times once more. The addition of All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley, who won Offensive Player of the Year in 2024, impacted the need to throw the football. Then, Brown had the lowest production in yards since his 2021 season in last year’s performance for the Eagles, tallying 1,003 on 78 grabs with seven touchdowns. 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/6a0ccf69a200899a00ece8eb What to Know About Tuesday’s Most Interesting House Primaries te 2026-05-19T21:00:25.822Z What to Know About Tuesday’s Most Interesting House Primaries In Kentucky, Thomas Massie is fighting off a Trump-backed challenger. Democrats in Pennsylvania have a big decision to make. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ccb08a200899a00ece803 Can Victor Wembanyama be the true face of the NBA as a European? | Bobby Burack te 2026-05-19T20:41:44.795Z Can Victor Wembanyama be the true face of the NBA as a European? | Bobby Burack Of the NBA's many struggles in recent years, the lack of a true face-of-the-league player for the next decade ranks near the top. By every meaningful metric, LeBron James remains the NBA’s most popular (and polarizing) player. The problem is that James turns 42 this year, has not seriously competed for a championship in more than five seasons, and is likely entering the final season of his career. At this stage, he is no longer a top-10 player in the league. While the NBA has continued to cling to stars from the previous era, other major sports leagues have transitioned seamlessly to a new generation of superstars. The NFL has Patrick Mahomes. MLB has Shohei Ohtani. The WNBA, despite its efforts to bury her, has Caitlin Clark. Even golf has Scottie Scheffler. READ MORE OF BOBBY BURACK'S COLUMNS HERE The NBA, meanwhile, has struggled to turn its best current players into true mainstream cultural attractions, whether it be Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Anthony Edwards. The league may have finally found its answer. On Monday night, Victor Wembanyama showcased his audition as the best player in basketball at just 22-years-old. He led the Spurs to an upset Game 1 victory over the defending champion Thunder with a historic 41-point, 24-rebound performance. Defensively, he completely warped the game with his length, timing, and shot-blocking instincts. At 7-foot-4, Wembanyama is perhaps best described as Wilt Chamberlain meeting Bill Russell, except with a jump shot. He can score in the paint and from 28 feet away. No, seriously: It is hardly hyperbolic to say Wembanyama is still an unfinished product with the talent to become one of the more dominant players in basketball history. No player has ever looked like this or played this way, statements previously reserved only for the likes of Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James. The question is whether he can eventually reach that same level of stardom as James and Shaq on and off the court. The challenge is that he is from France. As OutKick recently documented, NBA fans and players alike have been reluctant to embrace European stars. Former players Kendrick Perkins and Gilbert Arenas have openly admitted that American-born athletes are territorial about European players encroaching on their space. National identity matters especially in the NBA, where superstardom is driven as much by commercials, social media influence and cultural relevance as it is by on-court production. Sports media reporter Ryan Glasspiegel observed after Game 2 that "Wemby is going to test the two obstacles for NBA superstardom at once: whether America can actually get behind a foreigner and a behemoth." I think the answer is yes. For one, Wembanyama is Black. Jokic and Doncic did not just have to overcome resistance toward European players. They also faced an undeniable racial component in how they were discussed and perceived. That is not conjecture. SPORTS MEDIA RACE-BAITERS ARE ALREADY TAKING NIKOLA JOKIC CRITICISM TOO FAR Consider the animosity Caitlin Clark has faced solely because of her skin color. In 2023, Kendrick Perkins attempted to convince ESPN viewers that Jokic was viewed as an MVP candidate only because White players are graded on a curve. ESPN also published a highly misleading article referring to Jokic as the "latest great white hope" after he won his first championship. Opposing players have referred to Doncic on the court as a "b---- ass white boy." Naturally, the racialization of Jokic and Doncic, and Dirk Nowitzki before them, has influenced how portions of the NBA audience, particularly within the league’s sizable African American fan base, perceive those players. As a Black player, Wembanyama won't have to deal with the same level of racism from fans, players and analysts as Jokic. Therefore, the conversation surrounding him should be less divisive from the outset. He also plays a significantly more electrifying brand of basketball than most international stars. Jokic and Doncic rely more on skill, pace and intellect than overwhelming athleticism or raw physical dominance. Wembanyama’s game is visually intoxicating, from his engulfing blocks to offensive moves that pay homage to legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon. Put simply, Wembanyama is built for the SportsCenter Top 10, assuming that still exists. Further, he appears to have a genuine edge to him on the court. He clearly took it personally having to defend Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Monday night. He outplayed both of them. However, he does need to stay out of political crosshairs. Data points show that the NBA and many of its stars lost popularity in 2020 when the league openly embraced far-left political activism. LeBron James, specifically, has never fully regained the broad public support he enjoyed before trying to become an activist figure. Earlier this year, Wembanyama spoke out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "PR has tried, but I’m not going to sit here and give some politically correct [answer]," he told reporters in January. "Every day I wake up and see the news, and I’m horrified. I think it’s crazy that some people might make it seem like or sound like the murder of civilians is acceptable." Notably, there is no evidence that ICE has "murdered" civilians, which carries a specific legal definition. For the sake of both the NBA and his own stardom, Wembanyama would be wise to stick to sports and avoid unnecessarily cutting his potential fan base in half. If he does, he has the potential to become exactly what the NBA has spent years searching for: its next true face of the league. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ccaf5a200899a00ece7fa Nate Bargatze reveals family-focused vision behind $350M Nashville theme park ahead of his first movie release te 2026-05-19T20:41:25.091Z Nate Bargatze reveals family-focused vision behind $350M Nashville theme park ahead of his first movie release Stand-up comic Nate Bargatze said his next act is about more than stand-up comedy, opening up about his vision for a Nashville theme park rooted in family entertainment and his own hometown history. The actor joined "Fox & Friends" Monday, less than two weeks before the release of his first feature film, "The Breadwinner," on May 29. He said the $350 million amusement park project, eponymously named "Nateland," was inspired by his first job at the since-closed Opryland USA theme park in Nashville. COMEDIAN NATE BARGATZE SAYS DISNEY HAS ABANDONED ITS AUDIENCE AS HE TALKS ABOUT BUILDING RIVAL MEDIA EMPIRE The idea came as he met the height of stand-up success, selling out arenas, he said. He began to wonder what he'd do next. "If I was going to just focus on arenas or that kind of thing, it felt like it was going be too much me... I wanted to focus on a place that I could have for people to bring their families to, and destinations to create memories with your families. I don't think there's a ton of that," he said. WITH 10 KIDS AT HOME, COMEDIAN KOUNTRY WAYNE SAYS REAL LIFE WRITES THE JOKES The same ethos inspired "The Breadwinner," said Bargatze. He wanted a film the whole family could see together. The movie follows Bargatze's character, Nate Wilcox, a father whose wife replaces him as the family breadwinner after landing a huge deal on "Shark Tank." Suddenly, he finds himself a stay-at-home dad charged with caring for his three young daughters full-time. In the interest of fun for the whole family, the comic is offering the "Nate rate" on tickets to his first feature. "I talked to all the theaters, and we have a Nate rate discount for everybody… special pricing, lower prices. Just because everything's expensive, and we want everybody to come out," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ccacba200899a00ece7d6 25 States Sue Over Changes Limiting Federal Loans for Nursing Degrees te 2026-05-19T20:40:43.614Z 25 States Sue Over Changes Limiting Federal Loans for Nursing Degrees Governors and attorneys general from the states and District of Columbia argue the Education Department’s decision not to label nursing as a professional degree will contribute to worker shortages. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ccab7a200899a00ece7c2 Phoenix officer denies provoking student protesters in federal court te 2026-05-19T20:40:23.243Z Phoenix officer denies provoking student protesters in federal court Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc8c5a200899a00ece776 States say Trump admin unlawfully redefined ‘professional degree,’ cutting off loans for healthcare workers te 2026-05-19T20:32:05.987Z States say Trump admin unlawfully redefined ‘professional degree,’ cutting off loans for healthcare workers A lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland challenges a portion of the incoming federal student loan system overhaul that establishes stricter loan caps for students partaking in postbaccalaureate degree programs that do not fall under the department’s “professional” classification. (Photo by Courtney K/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday over forthcoming regulations that will impose new borrowing limits for students pursuing certain advanced degree programs.  The lawsuit — filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland — challenges a portion of the incoming federal student loan system overhaul that sets stricter loan caps for students partaking in postbaccalaureate degree programs that do not fall under the department’s “professional” classification, such as nursing, teaching and social work. The department finalized regulations, published May 1, that implement the student loan overhaul outlined in congressional Republicans’ mega tax and spending cut bill signed into law by President Donald Trump last year. Most of the student loan provisions will take effect July 1.  The forthcoming regulations eliminate the Grad PLUS program, which allowed graduate and professional students to borrow up to the full cost of attendance.  Graduate student loans will have a $20,500 annual limit and $100,000 aggregate cap. Professional student loans will have a yearly limit of $50,000 and aggregate cap of $200,000.  However, the programs that fall under the department’s “professional” category — and thus are eligible for the higher borrowing limit — are limited to pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic, law, medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatry, theology and clinical psychology. ‘Professional degree’ definition at issue  The states allege that the department “unlawfully altered” the “professional degree” definition “by adding new requirements and narrowing eligibility in ways Congress never authorized,” per a press release regarding the lawsuit.  The states also argue that the “professional degree” definition will harm them by “reducing funding for many State institutions of higher education and impeding the States’ abilities to meet critical workforce needs and provide services to their residents.”  The states also allege that the regulations will threaten their “ability to meet critical workforce needs, especially in healthcare,” and that the forthcoming reduced loan limits will “likely cause students to graduate with more debt, discouraging them from finding less remunerative jobs in rural areas or the classroom.”  The lawsuit included attorneys general in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin, in addition to the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Administration defends loan caps  Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent said that “after decades of unchecked student loan borrowing that gave schools no reason to control costs, these commonsense loan caps — created by Congress — are already incentivizing colleges and universities to lower tuition,” in a statement shared with States Newsroom.  “Clearly, these Democratic governors and attorneys general are more concerned about institutions’ bottom-line rather than American students and families’ ability to access affordable postsecondary education,” Kent added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc8b0a200899a00ece758 Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report te 2026-05-19T20:31:44.482Z Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa. Colossal Biosciences created a reusable titanium egg lined with a bioengineered membrane that mimics the oxygen transfer of a natural shell. Using the devices, scientists successfully hatched 26 healthy chickens while closely monitoring development from embryo to birth, according to The New York Post. "We didn’t just copy nature," CEO and co-founder Ben Lamm told The New York Post. "We tried to re-engineer it." MAN DIES AFTER ATTACK BY 13-FOOT GREAT WHITE SHARK NEAR POPULAR ISLAND RESORT: OFFICIALS The chicks will remain at the company’s avian facility for the rest of their lives, Lamm said. Researchers say the technology could improve hatch rates for endangered birds and support the company’s broader efforts to bring back extinct species, including the dodo and the moa, according to The New York Post. The moa — a massive flightless bird that once roamed New Zealand — could weigh up to 500 pounds before it was hunted to extinction centuries ago. ZOOS IN PITTSBURGH AND BOSTON JUST HASHED OUT A BLOCKBUSTER ONE-FOR-ONE GORILLA TRADE According to The New York Post, the artificial egg is compatible with standard incubators and could potentially support eggs as large as those laid by moa birds. Before scaling the technology further, Colossal plans to conduct additional testing using emu and ostrich eggs, the outlet reported. The company is pursuing its moa revival project in partnership with New Zealand’s Ngāi Tahu Research Centre and filmmaker Peter Jackson, who is also an investor in Colossal Biosciences. VIRAL BUSINESSMAN WHO ALLEGEDLY BRAGGED ABOUT WEALTH CHARGED IN FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES HARASSMENT CASE Lamm told The New York Post that the company believes the moa could return by the early 2030s, while the dodo could be revived within four or five years. "The avian reproductive toolkit has lagged behind mammalian systems for decades because birds present unique developmental challenges," Dr. Beth Shapiro, chief science officer of Colossal, told the outlet. "The artificial egg changes that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc89da200899a00ece74f Country superstar Ella Langley pulls off incredible career accomplishment on the music charts te 2026-05-19T20:31:25.026Z Country superstar Ella Langley pulls off incredible career accomplishment on the music charts Ella Langley's generational run continues to be unstoppable. Langley has turned into the most recognizable female act in the genre, and she cemented her spot on the throne over the weekend at the ACM Awards. She took home seven ACM Awards on Sunday night, which beat the previous record of six for a single night. Now, her domination of the charts rolls on. COUNTRY MUSIC STAR CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH SPICY SWIMSUIT PHOTO The "Dandelion" singer remains at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for the 10th straight week with "Choosin' Texas," Billboard announced Monday. She also holds the No. 2 spot with "Be Her." Billboard announced that only 4% of all charted songs to reach the No. 1 spot over the past 67 years have held the top spot that long. ELLA LANGLEY CRUSHES ONLINE TROLL WITH JUST FOUR WORDS, REMINDS THE INTERNET SHE DOESN'T MISS Langley is also the first country star to ever hold the top-two spots for multiple weeks, according to the outlet. Langley's success shouldn't surprise anyone. She has been on fire for the past couple of years, took the country world by storm with "Choosin' Texas," released her latest album back in April and proceeded to tear up the ACM Awards. She also has an elite social media presence with 3.9 million followers on Instagram and another 4.1 million on TikTok. She knows the game she's playing, and is putting up hall-of-fame numbers doing it. There's still a lot more coming from Langley, and there's no question 2026 is going to be the biggest year of her career so far. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc889a200899a00ece746 Six Flags guests stranded 245 feet in air after power outage forces coaster evacuation te 2026-05-19T20:31:05.426Z Six Flags guests stranded 245 feet in air after power outage forces coaster evacuation Guests at Six Flags Over Texas were seen evacuating one of the park’s tallest roller coasters after a power outage brought the ride to a sudden stop over the weekend. The guests were passengers on the Titan roller coaster at the Arlington, Texas, amusement park when the ride stopped mid-course on Saturday. Video shared online showed riders carefully climbing down a steep staircase attached to the side of the massive coaster structure. STARTLING FOOTAGE FROM AMUSEMENT PARK SHOWS THRILL RIDE HALTED AS GUESTS WAIT IN MIDAIR The ride stands roughly 245 feet tall.  It reaches speeds of up to 85 mph, according to Six Flags. Six Flags officials described the outage as an internal technical problem that interrupted power throughout the park, according to Dallas-area station WFAA.  Six Flags reopened Sunday. While the evacuation ended safely, the video quickly sparked reactions online from viewers who said they would have been terrified about climbing down from that height. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I could never get down from there, not at that height," one person wrote on TikTok. Another commenter added, "Would never ride a roller coaster again." Some users questioned whether roller coasters are safe — while others defended the rides and pointed out that amusement park attractions are heavily regulated. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Others focused on the park-wide outage itself, with some guests sharing frustrations about long waits and ride shutdowns throughout the day. "Six Flags always has something happening," one user said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The Titan is one of Six Flags Over Texas’ signature attractions and has operated at the park since 2001. Fox News Digital previously reported on a separate roller coaster evacuation at Six Flags New England in Massachusetts earlier this year. In that incident, riders on Superman the Ride were forced to climb down a steep elevated section of track after the coaster failed to complete its normal cycle. Park officials said trained employees safely escorted all riders off the attraction and remained in communication with guests throughout the evacuation. Fox News Digital reached out to Six Flags Over Texas for comment. Andrea Margolis of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc875a200899a00ece73d Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders took over Greece during an offseason bikini birthday vacation te 2026-05-19T20:30:45.711Z Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders took over Greece during an offseason bikini birthday vacation Things are looking up right now for America's Sweethearts. Several members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders just gave Greece all it could handle of them during an offseason bikini vacation. Is there a better offseason vacation than one involving bikinis? I'll leave that debate to much smarter people. This trip wasn't about proving or disproving that — it was apparently about celebrating a birthday. Members of the cheerleading squad who were in attendance, from Abby Summers to Camille Sturdivant and others, were apparently there to celebrate Brooklyn Davis' birthday. Mykonos and Santorini didn’t stand a chance. The cheerleaders are enjoying arguably the best part of the season for a team like the Dallas Cowboys. COWBOYS CHEERLEADER DRILLED IN HEAD BY KICKOFF MISHAP IN FINAL GAME OF SEASON They just came off of the NFL Draft last month, the expectations heading into the new season are high, and the devastation of coming up short again is several months away. It's the perfect time for an offseason bikini vacation. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The birthday and being months away from realizing that the expectations heading into the season were, once again, way too high aren’t the only things the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have to celebrate. On Tuesday, Netflix announced that the squad's Emmy Award-winning reality series was returning for a third season. America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is set to air on June 16. "The world of DCC is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to stories to be told," said director and executive producer Greg Whiteley. "I’m grateful our crew has another season to keep telling them." I told you, things are looking up right now for America's Sweethearts. The entire NFL season is ahead of them, they're coming off of fun in Greece, and they're back for another season on Netflix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc65ba200899a00ece589 JD Vance says DOJ looking into if Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud amid brother-marriage allegations te 2026-05-19T20:21:47.230Z JD Vance says DOJ looking into if Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud amid brother-marriage allegations Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said the Justice Department is looking into whether Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., committed immigration fraud, citing longstanding allegations that she married a man critics claim is her brother. Speaking to reporters, Vance was asked about the administration's anti-fraud task force — established by President Donald Trump to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal benefit programs — and whether it would focus on Omar, a frequent Trump critic. "You read the things about Ilhan Omar… who she married and whether she didn't marry this person or that person," Vance said. "It certainly seems like something fishy is there, but everybody's entitled to equal justice under the law." The comments follow a podcast interview in March, during which Vance told conservative commentator Benny Johnson that he had spoken with White House immigration advisor Stephen Miller about potential legal action against the congresswoman. ILHAN OMAR LASHES OUT AT 'SICK' REPUBLICANS FOR INVESTIGATING HER ALLEGED MARRIAGE TO BROTHER "We think Ilhan Omar definitely committed immigration fraud against the United States of America," Vance said at the time. Omar has long been dogged by allegations that she married a man critics allege is her brother, as part of an immigration scheme. Omar has denied the allegation, and the claim has not been proven in public records. In December, she dismissed the claims as "bigoted lies," writing on social media that Trump was obsessed with her. "He needs serious help," Omar wrote on X. "Since he has no economic policies to tout, he’s resorting to regurgitating bigoted lies instead." ILHAN OMAR SAYS THERE ARE FEW UNDOCUMENTED SOMALI MIGRANTS IN THE COUNTRY Omar, who was born in Somalia, arrived in the U.S. in 1995 after her family was granted asylum. She became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2000. According to reports, Omar entered a religious marriage with Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi in 2002. In 2009, she legally married Ahmed Elmi, a British citizen, whom some allege is her brother. Despite the legal marriage to Elmi, Omar reportedly maintained her religious union with Hirsi, with whom she continued to have children. Omar and Elmi separated in 2011 but did not legally divorce until 2017. In 2020, Omar married political consultant Tim Mynett. On Tuesday, Vance reiterated that authorities would investigate the matter. "If we think that there's a crime, we're going to prosecute that crime," he said. "And that's something the Department of Justice is looking at right now." Fox News Digital has reached out to Omar's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc632a200899a00ece455 I.R.S. Prohibited From Pursuing Audits of Trump and His Family te 2026-05-19T20:21:06.044Z I.R.S. Prohibited From Pursuing Audits of Trump and His Family As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc61da200899a00ece3a5 Tornado Wipes Out Brand-New Home in Nebraska te 2026-05-19T20:20:45.521Z Tornado Wipes Out Brand-New Home in Nebraska The tornado in Nebraska stayed on the ground for 11 minutes. A new subdivision called Dirt Road was wiped out, while nearby homes went untouched. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc606a200899a00ece2d1 Elon Musk said Sam Altman “stole” a non-profit — but the trial showed he had similar aims te 2026-05-19T20:20:22.876Z Elon Musk said Sam Altman “stole” a non-profit — but the trial showed he had similar aims “By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc3d7a200899a00ecdb0f Amid Global Turmoil, Trump Takes a Moment for ‘the Thing I Do Best in Life’ te 2026-05-19T20:11:03.103Z Amid Global Turmoil, Trump Takes a Moment for ‘the Thing I Do Best in Life’ President Trump showed off the construction on his ballroom project, providing a deeper look at the things that matter to him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc3c2a200899a00ecdafd The word ‘Black’ has disappeared from a set of bills aimed at addressing Black maternal health te 2026-05-19T20:10:42.623Z The word ‘Black’ has disappeared from a set of bills aimed at addressing Black maternal health Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc3aea200899a00ecdaf4 Uber poured millions into political spending to back ‘No Tax on Tips’ te 2026-05-19T20:10:22.929Z Uber poured millions into political spending to back ‘No Tax on Tips’ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc194a200899a00ecda91 'World's sexiest fan' drops her World Cup anthem and here's why you never assist a bike thief te 2026-05-19T20:01:24.806Z 'World's sexiest fan' drops her World Cup anthem and here's why you never assist a bike thief It's Tuesday, and doesn't it feels like Tuesday, which means it's time for an almost-mid-week edition of Nightcaps. I'm going to be real with you: I feel like this week is going to drag along in a big way. That's because this weekend is the unofficial start of summer with the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday and Memorial Day on Monday. By the way, can we just all agree that Memorial Day — the unofficial start of summer — should just be made the official start of summer? I understand all the science-y reasons why that's not the case, but I also understand that by the time we hit June 20-something and the summer solstice, I will already be a month into what I consider summer. So let's just go ahead and agree that summer runs from Memorial Day and ends on Labor Day. I don't care what the Earth's planetary movements say. I say this is how it is. Anyway, I'm in the midst of planning a nice Memorial Day feast, which means making sure I have all the various meats and fuel sources — charcoal, wood, a frosty beverage (I need fuel too) — to churn out some smoky deliciousness. Of course, it's going to be in the 90s here in Central Florida — or as I like to call it "God's Country" — and any doctor will tell you the best thing to do in heat like that is spend eight to 10 hours standing near a fire, occasionally spraying a big hunk of pork with apple cider vinegar. But before we get to the weekend, we've got to navigate the rest of this week, and that starts now... Have you mentioned someone or something, and then all of a sudden you start seeing them or it everywhere? So, recently I wrote about a replica of KITT from "Knight Rider" that got a traffic ticket, even though it has been sitting in a museum for years. Of course, I mentioned that KITT was voiced by the great William Daniels, and I think it was the first time in my almost four years at OutKick that I mentioned him. Less than a week later, he's in the news for a reason I just did not see coming. Of course, at 99 years old, when I see anything about the veteran character known for playing Mr. Feeney on "Boy Meets World," my brainmy brain goes straight to "the ol' dirt nap." I was relieved to see that wasn't the case, but at a loss for words that he and his wife of 75 years have, or at least had, an understanding. Back in 2023, Daniels' wife, "Little House on the Prairie" (ZZZzzzzzzzz) actress Bonnie Bartlett, mentioned in her memoir and then told Fox News Digital that they had an open marriage at first. The couple reiterated this in a recent interview with Daily Mail, and that's why it's going viral. To each their own, and of course, people's lives have ups and downs. If you read up on them, they've certainly had their share of tragedy. But, wow, if you gave me a thousand guesses as to why William Daniels would be trending, I wouldn't have guessed this. Seriously. I'd have guessed that he set a land speed record or bought a minor league hockey team before I got to open marriage. Mr. Feeney imparting that advice to Corey and Topanga would've made one hell of a late-season episode of "Boy Meets World"Boy Meets World. Combing through social media, I came across a video of an incident that is the epitome of "no good deed goes unpunished. ARE PEOPLE WHO PARK ON STREETS FACING THE WRONG WAY THE WORST PEOPLE ON EARTH? It shows a guy beating up a would-be bicycle thief, while a man on a scooter comes in to break things up. Seems like a good guy move on Scooter Man's part, even if the Bike Thief may have had it coming. However, Scooter Man quickly learned that the guy feeding Bike Thief knuckle sandwiches may have been onto something when he tried to go all "Grand Theft Auto" on his scooter. Not even a thank you. Just goes and steals his scooter. Although, in his defense, maybe the head trauma had him thinking that was actually his scooter. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just weeks away, and the world's sexiest fan, Ivana Knoll, is putting in the preparation for an event that is pretty much her Super Bowl. ...or World Cup, I guess. Knoll was bestowed the title of "world's sexiest fan" a couple of World Cups ago, and fresh off pulling camera focus in the Formula 1 paddock, she's dropping some new music to get everyone ready for football, or, as we call it, soccer. I know what you're thinking: "Matt, you very handsome and funny SOB, I thought Shakira and her truth-tellin' hips released the World Cup anthem last week, and it's called 'Dai Dai.'" Well, you're correct, but I like that little detail didn't stop Ivana Knoll from dropping her own anthem. It's like how in 2017, my alma mater, the University of Central Florida (Go Knights! Charge On!), was like, "Yeah, no one cares about your playoff, we're the national champions. Colley matrix. Look it up." People forget that you can just do things. You can just create holidays. I did that for my birthday. It's called Mattsgiving, and it's great. Ivana Knoll clearly knows this too, and that's why she's the world's sexiest fan and the rest of us are doomed to be runners-up at best. We're all used to seeing schools release graphics whenever they bring in a recruit or transfer, but none will make you do a double-take like the news that Pinnis is now a Beaver. You read that correctly: Former Providence College forward Peteris Pinnis has transferred to Oregon State. ARE TEAMS THAT INSIST ON SINGING 'SWEET CAROLINE' DURING GAMES THE WORST THING IN SPORTS? Oregon State's student section is going to be electrifying if only for the addition of this 7-foot-1 sophomore from Latvia. I mean, just think of the puns, euphemisms and innuendos that are in play or signs and T-shirts. It's an embarrassment of riches. Less excited about this will be any broadcaster who has to call an Oregon State game next season. Phrasing is going to be key unless you want yourself going viral for all the wrong reasons. Maybe steer clear of saying things like, "Pinnis goes hard in the paint," "Pinnis subs in for the Beavers," "The Beavers really needed Pinnis in the fold." Hell, it might be best to just call him "Peteris." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! ...Actually, come to think of it, that's not much better. ... That's it for this Tuesday edition of Nightcaps! Have a great rest of the week! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc181a200899a00ecda88 NAACP asks Black athletes to boycott SEC, ACC powers in latest sports-as-politics pressure campaign te 2026-05-19T20:01:05.361Z NAACP asks Black athletes to boycott SEC, ACC powers in latest sports-as-politics pressure campaign The NAACP is once again asking Black athletes to use sports as political leverage and put their own interests aside to advance the organization's radical left-wing agenda. This time, college football country is the target. The organization launched its "Out of Bounds" campaign Tuesday. It calls on Black athletes, recruits, families, fans, alumni and consumers to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in states it accuses of weakening black voting representation after the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling. The NAACP identified Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and Georgia as priority states. Essentially, the NAACP wants elite Black athletes to avoid going to schools primarily in the SEC and ACC until politics change. Yeah, good luck with that. The NAACP said the campaign is aimed at flagship public athletic programs generating more than $100 million in annual revenue and continuing to recruit Black athletes while their state governments, in the group’s view, "dismantle the political power of Black communities." "The same power that built these programs can be redirected. And it will be," NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson said in the release. The campaign’s primary ask is for top football and basketball recruits to withhold commitments from targeted programs (such as the University of Alabama, LSU, the University of Georgia and Florida State) until those states "restore fair congressional maps and meaningful Black representation." The NAACP is also asking current college athletes to consider the transfer portal and use their name, image and likeness (NIL) platforms to elevate voting rights. Fans, alumni and donors are being asked to stop buying tickets, merchandise and licensed apparel from targeted programs and redirect that money to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It's somewhat ironic that an organization that claims to "advocate, agitate, and litigate for the civil rights due to Black America" is openly encouraging young Black men to potentially sacrifice their futures to advance a political agenda. Seems counterintuitive. The Associated Press reported that the Congressional Black Caucus sent a letter to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips and NCAA President Charlie Baker. The letter threatened to oppose federal athlete-contract legislation (the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act, known as the SCORE Act) unless the conferences oppose GOP-led redistricting efforts in states with major conference members. So, yes, the pressure campaign is pretty obvious. The NAACP wants high school and college athletes, many of them teenagers, to take on state legislatures by threatening the economic engine of college athletics. Of course, this is not a new strategy. In 2021, the NAACP urged professional free agents to avoid signing with teams in Texas over voting laws, abortion policy and COVID-19 policies. The organization said at the time it sent a letter to the NFLPA, WNBPA, NBPA, MLBPA and NHLPA asking athletes to reconsider moving their families to Texas. The message then was not subtle. "If you are a woman, avoid Texas. If you are Black, avoid Texas. If you want to lower your chances of dying from coronavirus, avoid Texas," the NAACP letter said. Then, in 2024, the organization called on Black student-athletes to reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida after the state’s DEI crackdown. That push came after the University of Florida dismantled its DEI department, and the NAACP argued that Florida’s public universities "rely on Black talent recruited to their athletics programs." Now, the same general playbook is being expanded. This time, the message is not just "avoid Texas" or "reconsider Florida." It’s a much broader call for Black athletes and fans to withhold support from public universities across much of the South. The NAACP even gave the campaign a slogan: "No Representation. No Recruitment. No Revenue." ESPN WRITER SAYS LANE KIFFIN SHOULD TRY TO STOP LOUISIANA FROM 'ERADICATING' BLACK VOTING POWER At least the branding is clear. The rollout wasn't quite as clean. The NAACP’s own press release contained a date error, identifying the post as a "Press Statement May 19, 2026" at the top before dating the release "May 19, 2027" in the body. That probably won’t be the biggest problem for the campaign, though. The bigger issue is that the NAACP is asking elite athletes to make college decisions based on state-level politics, not coaching staffs, playing time, development, NIL opportunity, facilities, education, relationships or NFL preparation. Try telling a five-star football recruit from Georgia, Alabama, Texas or Louisiana that he should turn down an SEC powerhouse because of a congressional map and see how that goes. The previous campaigns that targeted Florida and Texas had no visible effect on recruiting or free agency in either college or professional sports. "This generation of Black athletes understands something that those who came before them were never afforded the chance to say so plainly: your talent is yours, and so is your community’s political power," Tylik McMillan, national director of the NAACP Youth and College Division, said in the release. Once again, it's interesting to hear someone say "your talent is yours" but then immediately follow that with a statement that essentially says your talent is actually ours and we need to use it to help us further our agenda. The irony is almost too much at times. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The key is that the NAACP sees Black athletic talent as political power. An organization that claims to fight racism is asking an entire group, based on nothing but skin color, to join a political fight. The organization is treating these athletes as political pawns instead of as young people with their own families, goals, futures and careers to think about. Some might choose schools because of politics. Most will choose schools because they believe those schools give them the best chance to play, develop, earn and eventually reach the next level. The NAACP can call this empowerment in a flowery press release, but the message is still pretty clear: Black athletes should make sacrifices for the organization’s preferred political leanings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cc16da200899a00ecda7f LSU latest basketball program to tap into G League ranks, signing former pro guard RJ Luis Jr te 2026-05-19T20:00:45.814Z LSU latest basketball program to tap into G League ranks, signing former pro guard RJ Luis Jr The NCAA has been a bit of a mess as of late. Between players getting popped for sports betting scandals and guys in their mid-20s eschewing both the professional ranks and the workforce to stay in college, Van Wilder style, it's hard not to be black-pilled about the current state of college sports. Speaking of which, we saw yet another case of a college basketball team tapping into the pro ranks to land a player, as the LSU Tigers and head coach Will Wade signed G League guard RJ Luis Jr. earlier on Tuesday. Luis comes to the Tigers by way of the Maine Celtics, the G League affiliate of the Boston Celtics, and was previously undrafted out of St. John's, where he won Big East Player of the Year a season prior. FORMER NBA PLAYER AND EX-UCLA STAR EYES RETURN TO COLLEGE BASKETBALL AMID NCAA SCRUTINY: 'WHY NOT ME?' To give LSU even a shred of benefit of the doubt here, the Tigers didn't sign Luis in the middle of the season fresh off a G League roster to try and bolster a tournament, so this isn't exactly an apples-to-apples comparison to the infamous Charles Bediako fiasco that took place in Tuscaloosa earlier this year. He was, however, signed to a professional team, and is currently ineligible to play for the Tigers this coming season, so he will have to file a lawsuit to resume his college career. While this isn't quite as bad as the aforementioned situation that took place with Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide, the signing of Luis by LSU has many people wondering where the line will be drawn when it comes to collegiate basketball. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It truly feels like the Wild West in collegiate athletics right now, and basketball seems to be the tip of the spear when it comes to bending the rules. It's tough to say whether Luis will be ruled eligible or not, but if he gets the green flag, the floodgates will open for college hoops programs across the country to try and sign as many undrafted free agents and G League players as they can. If you're a big college sports fan and you're worried about the sport falling down a slippery slope, I'd go ahead and toss those fears out the window, because we seem to already be at the bottom of Mount Everest. Whether or not we can ever climb back to the summit remains to be seen, but I'm not going to get my hopes up anytime soon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cbcd1a200899a00ecd95d Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice jailed for 30 days after probation violation and it could get worse te 2026-05-19T19:41:05.749Z Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice jailed for 30 days after probation violation and it could get worse Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is seemingly incapable of staying out of trouble during an NFL offseason, because he is in jail for violating his probation that he was sentenced to last offseason for a reckless driving charge from the 2024 offseason. That is a lot of offseason mess-ups by Rice. The latest came Tuesday when he was found to have tested positive for marijuana (THC) in violation of the July 2025 plea agreement that put him on five years probation and ordered him to serve 30 days in jail over a five-year span. Rice was booked into Dallas County, Texas, jail on Tuesday and will serve his 30 days. He is scheduled for release on June 16. CHIEFS STAR RASHEE RICE WILL PARTICIPATE FULLY IN TRAINING CAMP DESPITE LOOMING SUSPENSION, ANDY REID SAYS The violation order sends Rice immediately to jail for the 30 days he was originally sentenced to serve within five years during his trial rather than add an extra 30 days. In last year's trial, Rice also had to pay a total of $115,481.91 in restitution to the crash victims for their out-of-pocket medical expenses. With Rice in jail for the next 30 days, he will miss the remainder of the Chiefs OTAs (May 26-28 and June 1-3) and their mandatory minicamp on June 9-11. The violation was first uncovered by Kansas City's KSHB 41 News and confirmed by OutKick and Fox News. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS' RASHEE RICE HIT WITH LAWSUIT FROM EX-GIRLFRIEND ALLEGING DOMESTIC ABUSE: REPORT Neither the NFL nor the Kansas City Chiefs immediately responded to an email seeking comment. But things could definitely get worse for Rice. It is possible this violation of his probation agreement could trigger a new investigation under the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy. RASHEE RICE SUSPENDED SIX GAMES BY NFL Rice served a six-game suspension for violating that policy last year in connection to his driving offense and trial. Rice actually seemed to get off light with that suspension because it was a negotiated deal with the league. The NFL originally wanted Rice's suspension to span a double-digit number of games, per a source. Rice wanted to miss no more than a month, per a source, and the sides agreed to the deal before hearing officer Sue L. Robinson ruled on the matter. A new Personal Conduct Policy investigation could lead to Rice missing more games when the 2026 regular season begins. The Chiefs, meanwhile, have an obvious problem on their hands. Rice, one of the team's better receivers with 156 catches his first three NFL seasons, has proven that he cannot be trusted to stay out of trouble. It is possible the club could fine Rice for missing their mandatory minicamp. Rice last year pleaded guilty to a charge of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury – both third-degree felonies. Rice was unavailable for comment on Tuesday — because he's in jail. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cbca8a200899a00ecd93c Who Are the Suspects in the San Diego Mosque Shooting? te 2026-05-19T19:40:24.658Z Who Are the Suspects in the San Diego Mosque Shooting? Authorities identified the teenagers they say killed three men, and then themselves, in an attack on the largest mosque in the county. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cba78a200899a00ecd8c5 Garrick Higgo splits from caddie after costly two-stroke penalty for missing PGA Championship tee time: report te 2026-05-19T19:31:04.266Z Garrick Higgo splits from caddie after costly two-stroke penalty for missing PGA Championship tee time: report Garrick Higgo, who was penalized two strokes for missing his opening-round tee time of the PGA Championship last week, has reportedly split from his caddie. Higgo split with Austin Gaugert and hired Nick Cavendish-Pell, according to Golfweek. Higgo has worked with Cavendish-Pell in the past and will reunite with him for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The two strokes Higgo was penalized were incredibly costly, as he missed the cut by one stroke. The 29-year-old shot a 1-under 69 on Thursday after being late, but then shot a 76 on Friday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Higgo said during an ESPN broadcast that he was "on time, but late." "So the rules, if you're one second late, you're late. I was obviously there on time, but late, and that's a two-shot penalty, and you have five minutes from then until you are DQ'd," Higgo began. "Obviously, it's unfortunate. I usually cut it fine. It was cold this morning, I was trying to stay as warm as possible coming off from the range. Yeah, I think it shows a lot of mental strength the way I just kept fighting, and it wasn't going to affect my swing or my putter." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "It is what it is. My caddie was on the tee box. I didn't have my watch on me. I didn't have my phone. I'm already in the clouds a little as it is. It just is what it is. I don't know what else to do." Gaugert was Higgo’s caddie when he won the 2025 Corales Puntacana Championship. Cavendish-Pell caddied for Higgo when he won the 2021 Palmetto Championship, his first tournament win. The South African golfer has made five of 13 cuts this season, and has not yet cracked the top 25 on the leaderboard. Higgo hopes that switching caddies and showing up on time can help him get back on track. 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/6a0cba4fa200899a00ecd8a5 Polls in Kentucky’s 4th District Show an Extremely Tight Race te 2026-05-19T19:30:23.885Z Polls in Kentucky’s 4th District Show an Extremely Tight Race With support from President Trump, Ed Gallrein is challenging Representative Thomas Massie. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb860a200899a00ecd854 Man dies after being found unconscious in Phoenix apartment jacuzzi, authorities say te 2026-05-19T19:22:08.203Z Man dies after being found unconscious in Phoenix apartment jacuzzi, authorities say According to the fire department, crews found a man unconscious and not breathing in the jacuzzi. The man was pronounced dead on the scene. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb84aa200899a00ecd83a Arizona census shows metropolitan stagnation, suburban growth te 2026-05-19T19:21:46.577Z Arizona census shows metropolitan stagnation, suburban growth Key Points: Arizona’s largest cities show stagnant or declining population growth Phoenix adds just 3,157 new residents, a 0.2% growth rate Slower-growing cities may adopt “middle housing” to attract new residents The state’s most populated cities are in no danger of losing their status — at least not immediately. New figures from the Census Bureau show that population trends in the state’s largest cities have largely stalled or began to decline. Last year’s census placed 1.66 million residents in Phoenix. This year, that same census added just 3,157 new residents to the city over the last 12 months, an anemic 0.2% growth. Tucson fared even worse, with its 548,371 head count actually 2,262 less than the year before. In fact, since the decennial census in 2020, the state’s second largest city has added only 5,773 residents. Similar patterns of slow — or negative — growth show up for Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler, the next largest cities according to the Census Bureau. Meanwhile, the city of Surprise managed to increase its year-over-year population by more than 7,700, a 4.6% annual growth rate. And that places it just 15,000 less than Tempe with a 0.6% annual change. And other communities on the fringes of urban areas grew even faster. Leading the pack is Queen Creek, where 6,800 new residents boosted population by 8.2% in a single year. Goodyear grew by 6.5%, with Apache Junction up 5.8%. There also are signs of growth farther outside the Phoenix metro area. Some of that growth is likely attributable to people who work in and around Phoenix being willing to commute longer distances to find more affordable housing and communities to their liking. Buckeye, toward the western edge of Maricopa County, grew by 5.5%. And the trend continues to spread deep into Pinal County, with Maricopa growing by 4.6%, followed by Coolidge at 4.2%, 3.8% in Casa Grande, 3.0% in Florence, and 2.3% in Eloy. There also are some areas of growth in the rest of the state. Marana posted a 5.7% growth rate by adding more than 3,500 residents in the one-year period, enough to make it the fourth fastest growing city in Arizona on a year-over-year basis. And Sahuarita, on the other edge of the Tucson area, posted a 1.3% gain. At the other extreme, the population in the landlocked Paradise Valley dropped by 250 — a 2.0% decrease, the largest recorded on a percentage basis. Also at the top of the negative growth chart according to the Census Bureau are Patagonia, Guadalupe, Litchfield Park, Winkelman and Winslow. The numbers are more than about bragging rights. First, they show where people want to live, though the Census Bureau doesn’t get into the reasons, whether they be affordable housing, municipal amenities, or even climate. But there are real fiscal implications. Population growth means new housing. And that means sales taxes from construction activities and property taxes from homeowners. More residents generally lead to more commercial centers and the sales and property taxes they generate. But what’s also important is that cities also get shared revenues from the state that are largely dependent on population. And there’s a lot of money at stake. It starts with what is known as “urban revenue sharing.” That stems from a change in law in 1972 when voters approved a deal: cities would give up their right to levy their own income taxes in exchange for an 18% share of what the state collects. That annual figure, according to the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, now tops $1.26 billion. What makes that important is this is a fixed pot. And cities get a share based on their population. Put another way, rapidly growing communities will get a bigger slice of the pie — whatever the size of the pie is that year — while those who don’t grow as fast or shrink end up with less. Another $900 million comes from the share that cities get of state sales taxes. Cities also get some of the vehicle license tax, based on a formula that includes both population and where vehicles are registered. That is about $327 million. And another almost $499 million is divided up from the Highway User Revenue Fund, composed largely of gasoline taxes and other fees. Here, too, population is a factor as well as the county of origin of gasoline sales. All that leaves it to the local officials of those slower-growing communities to decide what options they have or are willing to adopt to spur new residents. One option already available to Arizona communities is so-called “middle housing.” That allows — and in larger cities, requires — cities to take areas, particularly near central business districts that are zoned for single-family homes, and forcibly allow duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes and townhomes. These can be less expensive and therefore more attractive to some would-be residents than locating in the far reaches of the suburbs and having to commute. Closely related — and important for landlocked cities — is finding new ways to build residential structures. In Tempe, for example, that has taken the form of converting commercial areas into sites for mid-rise mixed-used development. There are no Census Bureau figures for San Tan which was not officially incorporated until September 2025. The post Arizona census shows metropolitan stagnation, suburban growth first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb834a200899a00ecd815 Joy Behar warns 'we're all going to die' in heated clash with co-hosts over TrumpRx initiative te 2026-05-19T19:21:24.238Z Joy Behar warns 'we're all going to die' in heated clash with co-hosts over TrumpRx initiative Co-hosts of "The View" feuded on Tuesday over whether President Donald Trump’s TrumpRx plan is a boon for struggling Americans or is tainted by mere association. Billionaire Mark Cuban, one of the president's most outspoken critics in recent years, stood on the White House stage with Trump on Monday during the rollout of TrumpRx.gov, which is a new initiative aimed at lowering the cost of 600 generic prescription drugs. The program partners the Trump administration with major private-sector companies, including Amazon, GoodRx and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs — officially making Trump and Cuban business partners after a history of heated political attacks. While Whoopi Goldberg seemed neutral on the bipartisan move, co-host Joy Behar retorted, "First of all, you lie down with dogs, you wake up with fleas," and warned further, "Once Trump puts his name on prescriptions, we’re all going to die, okay? He put his name on the Trump Shuttle, the Trump Vodka, Trump University, the Trump Hotel, and my favorite, the casinos that all went bankrupt." MARK CUBAN FORCED TO PLAY NICE WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP AFTER AGREEING TO BE BUSINESS PARTNERS "The drugs don’t actually have his name," co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin replied, noting these are existing drugs in a marketplace and arguing that mere association with Trump does not taint the initiative. "A medication I had to take for IVF is a tenth of the price on TrumpRx," she said. "Whatever, it’s tacky that his name on it. Mark Cuban has dedicated his life to bringing down prescription drug costs. The average family, one third of Americans cut back on essential foods and utilities to be able to cover their prescription drug costs. You’re not going to convince me that, just because Trump is involved, we should be like, ‘Screw it, don’t bring down prescription drugs.’" TRUMP’S ORDER TO BRING DOWN DRUG PRICES HAS THE PUBLIC SPLIT. HERE'S WHAT THEY'RE SAYING Co-host Sunny Hostin seized on how Trump had quipped in footage of the event that he and Cuban have one thing in common, with the president saying, "We want to make people better, and keep them wealthy, right?" "He said ‘wealthy’ which means to me that there’s something in it for him. This is not a well-intentioned person," Hostin argued. Co-host Sara Haines noted how many Americans struggle with medical costs, replying that if Trump actually gets results on this issue, he can call it whatever he likes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Behar retorted that there were countries like Scandinavia, where governments have national health insurance, to which Griffin shot back that those countries have populations equivalent to New Jersey, and that America is a whole different situation. "The two of you are so naïve!" Hostin shouted, pointing at Griffin and Haines as the table debated and talked over each other. Whoopi took a conciliatory tone, trying to address both sides of the debate, then addressed the audience, "We’ll see how it works and if it works for y’all, do it. If it doesn’t, keep it moving." When asked for comment from Fox News Digital, White House spokesman Kush Desai said, "Joy Behar is an idiot." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb820a200899a00ecd80c WATCH: CENTCOM chief unloads after Dem asks ‘how many more Americans’ must die in Iran war te 2026-05-19T19:21:04.609Z WATCH: CENTCOM chief unloads after Dem asks ‘how many more Americans’ must die in Iran war Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper sharply rebuked Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton during a tense House Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday after the Massachusetts Democrat questioned "how many more Americans" would die because of what he called a failed Iran strategy. "It doesn't seem to be going well," Moulton, D-Mass., said of the Iran war. "And I would like to know how many more Americans we have to ask to die for this mistake." "I think it’s an entirely inappropriate statement from you, sir," Cooper responded. Moulton shot back: "It’s not a statement, it’s a question." TRUMP’S IRAN STRATEGY SHOWCASES ‘DOCTRINE OF UNPREDICTABILITY’ AMID STRIKE THREATS AND SUDDEN PAUSE Fourteen U.S. service members have died in combat since the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury Feb. 28.  Moulton, a Marine Corps Iraq War veteran and frequent critic of the Trump administration’s Iran strategy, pressed Cooper repeatedly on what he described as the widening consequences of the conflict, including instability in the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices and reports that Iran had rebuilt parts of its missile infrastructure. Cooper pushed back on several of the claims, calling reports that Iran had reconstituted key missile sites "inaccurate" and repeatedly emphasizing that U.S. forces had achieved their assigned military objectives. The hearing came just after Trump said he directed the military to pause planned operations against Iran for Tuesday at the request of Gulf allies who wanted negotiations with Tehran to continue. The U.S. has been adhering to a ceasefire since April 7.  Gulf leaders asked Trump to pause strikes because "serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond," he wrote on Truth Social Monday.  "This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!" he said. DEMS SIDESTEP PAST ‘REFUSE ILLEGAL ORDERS’ DEMANDS AS THEY CHALLENGE TRUMP’S IRAN WAR AUTHORITY The confrontation capped hours of contentious exchanges in which Democrats repeatedly pressed Cooper and Pentagon officials on whether the administration had a viable strategy beyond military strikes, whether ongoing operations complied with the War Powers Resolution and whether the conflict was making the United States less secure despite major battlefield gains against Iran. Democrats also repeatedly challenged the administration over whether ongoing operations complied with the War Powers Resolution, arguing the continued blockade of Iranian ports and military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz amounted to active hostilities. Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., pressed Cooper over continued military operations in the region, noting U.S. forces had fired on Iranian tankers and exchanged fire with Iranian forces even after the administration notified Congress that hostilities had ended. "The fact of the matter is that hostilities continue," Garamendi said, accusing the administration of disregarding Congress and the Constitution. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., similarly argued that the blockade itself constituted "an act of war," while several Democrats questioned whether the administration planned to seek congressional authorization for any future escalation. Republicans on the panel, meanwhile, defended the campaign as a historic military success that dramatically weakened Iran’s ability to threaten the United States and its allies.  Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said U.S. operations had "rolled back 40 years of Iranian military investment" and argued the campaign had made both the United States and its allies safer. Cooper later testified that Iran was "significantly less capable" than before the strikes and said U.S. military action had "derailed Iran’s strategy" across its nuclear, missile and proxy networks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb7f5a200899a00ecd7ce Google takes a page out of Meta’s book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses te 2026-05-19T19:20:21.597Z Google takes a page out of Meta’s book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses Google is back in the glasses game with "audio glasses" out this fall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb5b4a200899a00ecd6a8 MS NOW host roasted for questioning if Mike Johnson is putting 'God over the Declaration of Independence' te 2026-05-19T19:10:44.683Z MS NOW host roasted for questioning if Mike Johnson is putting 'God over the Declaration of Independence' MS NOW host Katy Tur was called out for a question she posed to guests on her show Monday about House Speaker Mike Johnson putting "God over the Declaration of Independence." "What about this passage from Mike Johnson declaring that our rights do not derive from government, they come from you, our Creator and heavenly father. Is this him putting God over the Declaration of Independence?" Tur asked during her MS NOW show. The clip went viral on social media, as Johnson and others were quick to call it out. "Wow. Newsflash to MS Now: The 2nd paragraph of the Declaration literally proclaims the self-evident truth that our rights come from our Creator," Johnson wrote in response to the viral clip. KAINE SPARKS BACKLASH AFTER CALLING DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE'S GOD-GIVEN RIGHTS ‘EXTREMELY TROUBLING’ Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, called out the MS NOW host on X, quoting the most famous line from the Declaration. "How can @KatyTurNBC & MSDNC be so historically ignorant? The Speaker is not putting God ABOVE the Declaration — he is literally QUOTING FROM the Declaration: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,'" he said. Tur posed the question to The Atlantic's McKay Coppins, who pushed back. "I actually think that that idea is not wholly uncommon. I mean, the idea that we have certain inalienable rights that come from God can be read in a fairly benign way, which is basically that we have innate human rights, that our Constitution and our government, our democratic government, are meant to codify. Right? That idea is not totally abnormal," he said. Johnson spoke at the "Rededicate 250" event at the National Mall over the weekend. He led a prayer at the event aimed at "rededicating" America to God ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration. Coppins suggested the thing that might alarm some people is "some of the rhetoric that we heard at this rally, that we are in a spiritual battle, right? That the forces of good and evil are at work here, and that partisan politics is injected directly into the spiritual biblical rhetoric." TRUMP READS BIBLE AS THOUSANDS PACK NATIONAL MALL FOR AMERICA 250 PRAYER RALLY "Well, in the context of this rally, and with Mike Johnson and the movement, and the move toward Christian nationalism being more embedded in this culture, it’s not as benign when you put it into that context," Tur said in response. "The idea that the rights are divine, or are divined from a higher power, you can say that across multiple religions, yes, but this is not representing multiple religions." Marc Thiessen, a Washington Post columnist, said Tur displayed "sheer ignorance of the principles of the American founding," and called it "stunning." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Texas state Rep. Mitch Little suggested someone get Tur a copy of the Declaration. Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins asked, "Who is going to tell them what the beginning of the Declaration declares?" Conservative commentator Steve Guest wrote, "MSDNC hosts are historically illiterate." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb42fa200899a00ecd623 Hezbollah grooms children for martyrdom through its scout movement, report claims te 2026-05-19T19:04:15.953Z Hezbollah grooms children for martyrdom through its scout movement, report claims The U.S.-designated Lebanon-based terrorist movement Hezbollah exploits children from its version of the scout movement to carry out jihadi missions that result in their deaths, according to a recent report on Lebanon’s MTV television network. The Lebanese network’s report — translated by the Washington, D.C.-based Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) — comes amid U.S.-brokered peace talks between Israel and Beirut. The report claims that Hezbollah gives child fighters heroes’ funerals and publicly glorifies them before their peers in order to encourage other children to follow in their footsteps. The MTV report said Hezbollah believes that every drop of bloodshed by child soldiers brings victory closer. ISRAEL POUNDS HEZBOLLAH TARGETS, DARING LEBANON TO RECLAIM SOVEREIGNTY FROM IRAN-BACKED TERROR PROXY It also claimed that Hezbollah uses its scout movements to cultivate an entire generation of obedient children prepared to die, through rhetoric that glorifies death and martyrdom. The MTV report, according to the MEMRI translation, said that "Hezbollah child soldiers have been used since the 1980s by this outlaw armed group. Not just as armed fighters but as Khomeini-loyal scouts." The late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, reportedly exploited the use of Iranian children during the country’s 1980-1988 war against Iraq. Matthew Levitt, a leading scholar on Hezbollah from the Washington Institute, said that "Hezbollah's recruitment and radicalization of youth through its Mahdi Scouts is long documented," other experts talking to Fox News Digital concurred. "Hezbollah has boy scouts, and they have been taught jihad, and it is a well-known thing in Lebanon," Mideast expert Walid Phares told Fox News Digital. UNRWA SCHOOLS ‘HIJACKED BY HAMAS,’ WATCHDOG REPORT WARNS The Lebanon expert said they could be termed "children jihadists" who are preparing to become full Hezbollah fighters. Phares said they mostly assign them [the children of Hezbollah fighters] to spying and transporting ammunition. He argued if the scouts are getting funding from a ministry or national boy scouts association in Lebanon, they should be sanctioned if they have the evidence. Multiple Fox News Digital Emails and phone calls to the World Organization of the Scouting Movement (WOSM) were not immediately returned. The U.S. branch of WOSM referred Fox News Digital to WOSM, which is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A Hezbollah expert from the Israel Alma Research and Education Center, Sarit Zehavi, called for action against the exploitation of children by the terror group. "The only way to bring a change is to designate all of these allegedly civilian activities of Hezbollah and close the movement of its scouts, and enable the Shiites of Lebanon to have a different source of services, whether it is educational, formal or informal, which will be part of the Lebanese state, and not part of Hezbollah. The loyalty will be to the Lebanese state and not to Khomeini and the Islamic Republic." She added, "This is only something Lebanon can do with a lot of international pressure, of course, led by the United States." An Israeli diplomat, Tammy Rahamimoff-Honig, posted on X: "Hezbollah sacrifices Lebanese children to further the ambitions of the Iranian regime. This isn’t ‘resistance’. It’s child abuse." Lebanon’s Ambassador to the U.S. declined to provide comment for this article. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb41ca200899a00ecd61a 2026 Eastern Conference Finals best bets, odds, picks: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks te 2026-05-19T19:03:56.174Z 2026 Eastern Conference Finals best bets, odds, picks: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks It was a weird, winding road to get here. But the two preseason betting favorites to make the NBA Finals out of the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks, will meet in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. Cleveland survived two Game 7s to beat the Toronto Raptors and the Detroit Pistons in the first two rounds. New York rallied from a 2-1 deficit in the first round and has won seven straight, defeating the Atlanta Hawks in six games and sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers to make the conference finals. The Knicks won the regular-season series 2-1, but the Cavaliers covered the spread twice. NYK's two wins came before the Cavs traded for All-Star PG and Cleveland crushed New York 109-94 in February, when both teams were healthy. After watching Game 1 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals, this might be a one-year title window for New York and Cleveland. Victor Wembanyama looked like the GOAT and the Oklahoma City Thunder have the best roster in the NBA. 2026 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS ODDS, BEST BETS, SERIES SPREAD: SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER Who will capitalize on their opportunity? Well, that's what we are here to figure out. Below are the series odds, my analysis and best bet for Cavaliers-Knicks in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. Simply put, the Cavs don't have anyone who can guard NYK All-Star PG Jalen Brunson and that's going to swing this series toward New York. Granted, Brunson played poorly against the Cavaliers this season: He averaged 25.7 points on 33.9% shooting in three meetings. Yet, NYK has the highest offensive efficiency through the first two rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs and Cleveland can't focus solely on Brunson. The Cavaliers need All-Star guards James Harden and Donovan Mitchell to be on the floor, but both are terrible defenders. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! New York can hide Brunson on Cavaliers forward Max Strus, who isn't good enough to exploit Brunson's bad defense. The Cavs can't do that with Harden and Mitchell. The Knicks will put them in defensive actions, which takes away from their energy on offense. Also, NYK can throw forwards Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby and backup guard Miles McBride on The Beard and Spida. With all due respect to the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Cavaliers PF Evan Mobley, Anunoby is the best defender in this series. Speaking of which, Cleveland's bigs were the reason it ultimately beat Detroit in the last round. However, the Knicks have a better frontcourt, featuring six-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and the second-best defensive big in the NBA, behind Wemby, Mitchell Robinson. Essentially, the Cavs need to shoot the lights out and get a favorable whistle. While New York should win the "battle for possessions," which is more predictive and the Knicks have better rebounding and turnover rates on both ends of the floor. _____________________________ 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/6a0cb3f3a200899a00ecd5fd Deal on Compensation Fund Blocks I.R.S. Audits of Trump and His Family te 2026-05-19T19:03:15.836Z Deal on Compensation Fund Blocks I.R.S. Audits of Trump and His Family In a one-page document quietly posted on the Justice Department’s website, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb3e0a200899a00ecd5f4 Brad Raffensperger Defends Embattled Georgia Election Workers te 2026-05-19T19:02:56.268Z Brad Raffensperger Defends Embattled Georgia Election Workers Brad Raffensperger, state’s top election official, is hoping to qualify for a runoff in the Republican primary for governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb3cca200899a00ecd5eb Pentagon Inspector General to Assess U.S. Boat Strikes te 2026-05-19T19:02:36.477Z Pentagon Inspector General to Assess U.S. Boat Strikes The inspector general’s office said it would evaluate whether U.S. Southern Command followed a six-part process for carrying out airstrikes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb3b8a200899a00ecd5dd U.S. Senate confirms former NM GOP congressman Pearce to lead federal land management agency te 2026-05-19T19:02:16.266Z U.S. Senate confirms former NM GOP congressman Pearce to lead federal land management agency Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb3a4a200899a00ecd5d4 9th Circuit fed up over Arizona prison reform compliance te 2026-05-19T19:01:56.598Z 9th Circuit fed up over Arizona prison reform compliance Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb390a200899a00ecd5cb Immigrant care gaps persist as funding falters te 2026-05-19T19:01:36.840Z Immigrant care gaps persist as funding falters Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb37da200899a00ecd5c2 U.S. Supreme Court’s uneven rulings in election lead-up causing chaos, experts say te 2026-05-19T19:01:17.162Z U.S. Supreme Court’s uneven rulings in election lead-up causing chaos, experts say Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb369a200899a00ecd5b9 Protesters, local leaders call for release of Tucson DACA recipient after ICE arrest at her home te 2026-05-19T19:00:57.561Z Protesters, local leaders call for release of Tucson DACA recipient after ICE arrest at her home Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb355a200899a00ecd5b0 STAR Village 'safe sleeping site' to continue for 2nd year te 2026-05-19T19:00:37.831Z STAR Village 'safe sleeping site' to continue for 2nd year Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cb0efa200899a00ecd536 Who Is Ken Paxton, Trump’s Pick in the Texas Senate Race? te 2026-05-19T18:50:23.119Z Who Is Ken Paxton, Trump’s Pick in the Texas Senate Race? Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, seems poised to defeat Senator John Cornyn, a four-term incumbent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0caee9a200899a00ecd4dc Where are LHHS graduates headed te 2026-05-19T18:41:45.314Z Where are LHHS graduates headed Lake Havasu High School will be graduating 381 students from the class of 2026 this month. The students' paths will diverge in many different directions with an assortment of different goals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0caed2a200899a00ecd4b5 JD Vance says Trump is 'locked and loaded' to restart military campaign against Iran if nuclear talks fail te 2026-05-19T18:41:22.622Z JD Vance says Trump is 'locked and loaded' to restart military campaign against Iran if nuclear talks fail Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is still pursuing a diplomatic deal with Iran but remains "locked and loaded" to restart the military campaign if nuclear talks collapse. "It takes two to tango," Vance told reporters at a White House press briefing. "We are not going to have a deal that allows the Iranians to have a nuclear weapon. "So as the president just told me, we're locked and loaded," Vance added. "We don't want to go down that pathway. But the president is willing and able to go down that pathway if we have to." The administration sees two paths forward, according to Vance: a negotiated agreement that permanently blocks Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, or renewed U.S. military action. VANCE WARNS IRAN THAT 'ANOTHER OPTION ON THE TABLE' IF NUCLEAR DEAL NOT REACHED "We think the Iranians want to make a deal," Vance said. "The president of the United States has asked us to negotiate in good faith. And that’s exactly what we’ve done." But Vance warned that diplomacy will not come at the cost of Trump’s core demand that Tehran never obtain a nuclear weapon. "There’s an option B, and the option B is that we could restart the military campaign to continue to prosecute the case, to continue to try to achieve America’s objectives," Vance said. "But that’s not what the president wants. And I don’t think it’s what the Iranians want either." TRUMP WARNS IRAN'S 'CLOCK IS TICKING': MOVE 'FAST' OR 'THERE WON'T BE ANYTHING LEFT' The exchange came after Trump said he was just an hour away from ordering fresh attacks on Iran on Monday night. "We were getting ready to do a very major attack [Tuesday], and I put it off for a little while — hopefully maybe forever," Trump said, "because we've had very big discussions with Iran, and we'll see what they amount to." "There seems to be a very good chance that they can work something out," Trump told reporters at the White House. "If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I’d be very happy." The announcement marked the latest shift in Trump’s handling of the fragile ceasefire reached in mid-April. For weeks, the president has warned Iran that fighting could resume if it did not accept a deal, while repeatedly setting deadlines and then backing away from them. Over the weekend, Trump warned that "the Clock is Ticking" and said Iran needed to move "FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them." Trump first disclosed the pause in a social media post Monday, saying he had ordered the U.S. military to be ready "to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice" if an acceptable deal is not reached. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0caebea200899a00ecd4ac NFL owners unanimously vote to bring Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville's new $2 billion stadium in 2030 te 2026-05-19T18:41:02.802Z NFL owners unanimously vote to bring Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville's new $2 billion stadium in 2030 The soundtrack of Super Bowl LXIV will have a Nashville, Tenn., twang because the NFL on Tuesday awarded the place known as Music City its biggest event — the championship game set to be played in February 2030. The announcement was made at the NFL Spring League Meeting in Orlando following a review of the proposal by the NFL's Fan Engagement & Major Events Committee and a vote by full ownership. Owners voted 32-0 to approve the Music City Super Bowl. BEHOLD NFL 2030S: PLAYING 18-GAME REGULAR SEASON, EVERY TEAM VISITS OVERSEAS, TWO PRESEASON GAMES "The 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville was one of the great fan events in our history," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "Super Bowl LXIV at the new stadium is the next step in this remarkable football journey. The vision of Amy Adams Strunk and the Tennessee Titans helped make this moment possible, along with our great partners at the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. We can't wait to put on an unforgettable show in 2030." This could be the biggest thing for Nashville sports since the Music City Miracle in January 2000. And that happened because the Houston Oilers moved to Nashville in 1997. The place has come a long way since then. Nashville and the renamed Tennessee Titans are in the process of building a new $2.1 billion stadium, which is scheduled to open in time for the 2027 season. The new Nissan Stadium will be in operation for its third season when it is slated to host Super Bowl LXIV to culminate the 2029 season (played in February 2030).  During what was billed as the Steel Topping Out ceremony at new Nissan Stadium in November, Goodell was very complimentary of the franchise's facility, and even dropped hints that a Super Bowl could be headed to Nashville someday. Now we know it's happening. "Hosting the Super Bowl is a defining moment for Nashville and Tennessee and reflects years of work to build Music City into a globally recognized destination for music, entertainment, and live events," Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. President & CEO Deana Ivey said in a statement. "This event is an incredible opportunity to showcase the dynamic and creative character of Nashville to a global audience and to deliver a Super Bowl experience that is distinctly Music City, where music, sports, culture, and hospitality come together in a way few cities can match." TITANS HIRE ROBERT SALEH AS THEIR NEW HEAD COACH Super Bowl LXI is set for SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Feb. 14, 2027. Super Bowl LXII will be played at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Feb. 13, 2028. And then Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LXIII in February 2029 with a date to be set later. NFL owners on Tuesday also voted to approve holding the 2028 NFL Draft in Minneapolis. The Minnesota bid was focused on the major event at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Twin Cities will hold other portions of the draft's festivities at the Mall of America and other sites. After leaving New York City's Radio City Music Hall and Marriott Marquis before that, the draft was in Chicago twice, and then in Philadelphia, Dallas, Nashville, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Detroit, Green Bay and Pittsburgh. Next year’s draft will be in Washington, D.C. Pittsburgh set a record for NFL Draft attendance in April when 775,000 people attended the three-day event. The draft next year in the nation's capital is expected to set a new record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cae96a200899a00ecd490 The N.A.A.C.P. calls on Black athletes to boycott Southern states after redistricting. te 2026-05-19T18:40:22.369Z The N.A.A.C.P. calls on Black athletes to boycott Southern states after redistricting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cacafa200899a00ecd466 BCFD 051926 Seventh Street power pole.jpg te 2026-05-19T18:32:15.193Z BCFD 051926 Seventh Street power pole.jpg Emergency crews responded about 1:08 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, to a brush fire in the area of Seventh Street and Highway 95. Power was disrupted in the immediate area. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cac9ba200899a00ecd45d BCFD 051926 Seventh Stree.jpg te 2026-05-19T18:31:55.473Z BCFD 051926 Seventh Stree.jpg Emergency crews responded about 1:08 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, to a brush fire in the area of Seventh Street and Highway 95. The fire was under control by 3:55 a.m., according to a news release from Bullhead City Fire Department.… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cac85a200899a00ecd43a Funcionarios del Condado Maricopa comparten consejos de seguridad en lagos antes del fin de semana del Día de los Caídos te 2026-05-19T18:31:33.579Z Funcionarios del Condado Maricopa comparten consejos de seguridad en lagos antes del fin de semana del Día de los Caídos Desde usar chaleco salvavidas hasta beber con responsabilidad, estas son algunas recomendaciones que la Junta de Supervisores del Condado Maricopa tiene. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cac53a200899a00ecd3fd As Trump weighs in on primaries, his approval rating has sunk to a second-term low. te 2026-05-19T18:30:43.470Z As Trump weighs in on primaries, his approval rating has sunk to a second-term low. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0cac3ea200899a00ecd3ef Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton te 2026-05-19T18:30:22.742Z Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton News that President Trump had snubbed Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the four-term incumbent, was met with shock, anger and fear that the G.O.P. could lose his seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0caa23a200899a00ecd38c Wearing only a watch, a headlamp and flip-flops isn't a great disguise when trashing a neighbor's motion light te 2026-05-19T18:21:23.060Z Wearing only a watch, a headlamp and flip-flops isn't a great disguise when trashing a neighbor's motion light A Florida man was arrested last week on charges of trespassing on his neighbor's property. He's accused of performing unwanted handyman work on a faulty motion light and security camera. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says the man, identified as 62-year-old Robert Boston, took a ladder onto his neighbor's property at 3 a.m. on March 25. Wearing only a watch, a headlamp and flip-flops, he's accused of removing a malfunctioning floodlight and Ring camera. Santa Rosa's Press Gazette reports that he was arrested on May 14 after a warrant was executed. He faces one count of trespass with intent to commit an offense and criminal mischief with less than $1,000 in damage. His bail was set at $2,000. IF YOU BREAK INTO A HOME WITHOUT ANY CLOTHES ON, HAVE SOME RESPECT DON'T THEN LIE ON THE COUCH AND SMOKE CRACK The poorly disguised Boston allegedly caused $800 in damages by removing the faulty equipment and pulling wiring loose inside the wall. The sheriff's office's report states that Boston made his way onto his neighbor's property by walking around a six-foot privacy fence that separates his property from his neighbor's. He then ignored the "No Trespassing" signs and went to work. He reportedly told investigators that the floodlight and Ring camera had been malfunctioning for several weeks prior to the incident. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The neighbor claimed this wasn’t the first time Boston had done something like this, although it wasn’t mentioned whether he was in his watch, headlamp, and flip-flop disguise during the prior incident. She said he had turned off her floodlights on Dec. 24, 2025. The local outlet added that the "security footage and the neighbor both confirmed the nude man walking on the property matched Boston's driver's license photo." That's interesting. I had no idea there were areas of the country where you could have your driver's license photo taken without any clothes on. A fun little fact mentioned by the Press Gazette is that Boston is also married to Santa Rosa County School Board Chair Carol Boston. Man, Florida knows how to have fun. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0caa0fa200899a00ecd383 Jeff Foxworthy brings decades of comedy wisdom to new Fox Nation special premiering this June te 2026-05-19T18:21:03.186Z Jeff Foxworthy brings decades of comedy wisdom to new Fox Nation special premiering this June Talk about a "FOX-worthy" comedian. Legendary funnyman Jeff Foxworthy is bringing his signature Southern charm, self-deprecating humor and decades of comedy wisdom to Fox Nation with an all-new stand-up special premiering on the platform June 1. Filmed at the Gas South Theater in Duluth, Georgia, "The Joke’s On Me" delivers more than punchlines, offering fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at how one of America’s most recognizable comedians crafted the jokes, stories and observations that made him a household name. "Comedy has always been about finding the funny in everyday life, but people don’t always get to see the work and process behind it," Foxworthy said in a press release. FOX NATION HUMORS WITH 'NIGHT OF COMEDY' FEATURING ADAM CAROLLA, JIM BREUER AND MORE "I’m grateful to Fox Nation for understanding the vision I had for this special and giving me the chance to share that journey with the audience." Fox Nation President Lauren Petterson touted Foxworthy's track record as one of America's most recognizable funnymen, saying that few in the comedy space share his lasting impact. "This special captures the humor audiences have loved for decades while also reflecting on the moments, memories and experiences that defined his extraordinary career," she said. ROB SCHNEIDER SAYS COMEDY REVEALS HIDDEN BELIEFS, WARNS LABELS LIKE 'NAZI' SILENCE DEBATE Foxworthy's routine focuses on aging, family and reflection in addition to behind-the-scenes footage. He is the best-selling comedy recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Awards nominee, author of more than 26 books and a Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee. CLICK HERE TO JOIN FOX NATION Beyond his one-liners, Foxworthy boasts a resume as a TV host and founding member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, helping create one of the most successful comedy franchises of all time. To watch Foxworthy's stand-up special on June 1, subscribe to Fox Nation and begin streaming. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca9e7a200899a00ecd374 Sean Duffy to Testify Amid Questions About Road Trip YouTube Series te 2026-05-19T18:20:23.549Z Sean Duffy to Testify Amid Questions About Road Trip YouTube Series The transportation secretary’s reality-show-like series is meant to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday but has faced questions about its funding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca7b6a200899a00ecd311 NHL upholds penalties against Golden Knights but hints at possible future draft compensation if team complies te 2026-05-19T18:11:02.732Z NHL upholds penalties against Golden Knights but hints at possible future draft compensation if team complies The Stanley Cup Playoff conference final matchups are set with the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes battling for the Prince of Wales Trophy in the East, and the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche facing off for the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl. However, the Western Conference Final has one of the weirder subplots I can remember, and that is Vegas dealing with a slight scandal from their second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks. After the decisive Game 6, head coach John Tortorella refused to address the media, and the next day the league — citing previous warnings about this — hit him with a massive $100,000 fine and stripped the Golden Knights of their second-round draft pick at the upcoming NHL Draft. Tortorella and Vegas have been mum as to why he skipped his media obligations (and the handshake line), though it has been reported that it was due to frustrations over the suspension of Vegas D-man Brayden McNabb from an incident in Game 5. Vegas had an opportunity to appeal these penalties and did so on Tuesday in New York City. However, things didn't go their way — at least for now —according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Both penalties stand, but what's weird is that part about "if Vegas is compliant with rules, there could be some addressing of this in the future." Who knows what that means. Maybe draft compensation in the future, but it seems like weak sauce to go, "You broke the rules... but, here you go." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE What was clear was that, per Friedman, the hearing did not discuss Vegas' refusal to permit teams to speak with former head coach Bruce Cassidy. Now, this I was happy about. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Is it gentlemanly or sporting to withhold permission like this? No. But I kind of like that Vegas plays hardball, especially with teams in their division. I think it will probably come back to bite them at some point, but it's entertaining as hell. However, if ever there was a time that the Golden Knights would not want off-ice distractions, it's now as they prepare to take on the juggernaut Colorado Avalanche. The series gets underway on Wednesday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca7a3a200899a00ecd308 Putin using Africa as ‘purse’ for Ukraine war while US faces ‘intelligence black hole’: commander te 2026-05-19T18:10:43.170Z Putin using Africa as ‘purse’ for Ukraine war while US faces ‘intelligence black hole’: commander The commander of U.S. Africa Command warned lawmakers that Africa has become Russian President Vladimir Putin’s "purse" for fueling the war in Ukraine, as a shrinking American military footprint leaves the U.S. facing an "intelligence black hole" across the continent. Gen. Dagvin Anderson told the House Armed Services Committee Tuesday that Russia, China and terrorist groups are rapidly expanding their influence in Africa while the U.S. and allied drawdowns have weakened America’s ability to monitor emerging threats.  Anderson warned that Africa has become the "epicenter of global terrorism," with ISIS leadership now concentrated on the continent and al Qaeda affiliates threatening to seize territory and destabilize governments. "With a 75% reduction in our regional posture over the past decade, compounded by the drawdown of our allies, we struggle with an intelligence black hole," Anderson said. "You cannot surge trust," he added, arguing that reduced U.S. presence has damaged long-term relationships and crisis response capabilities across the continent. NIGER FALLOUT UNDER BIDEN LEAVES US TROOPS ‘BLIND’ IN BATTLE WITH TERROR GROUPS Anderson’s testimony painted a picture of adversarial powers and extremist groups exploiting the same instability and governance vacuums across parts of the continent. "Africa also serves as Putin’s purse, where Russia exploits instability to extract resources, including human lives, to fuel its war machine," Anderson said. Russia has framed its growing presence in Africa as a security and anti-terrorism partnership with regional governments, particularly in countries where Western and French forces have withdrawn. Moscow’s Africa Corps, the Kremlin-controlled successor to the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary organization that expanded Moscow’s influence across Africa through military operations and security partnerships, has increasingly filled security vacuums left after Western and French drawdowns in countries including Mali and Niger. The Russian embassy in the U.S. could not immediately be reached for comment.  KENYA DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM RUSSIA OVER RECRUITMENT OF CITIZENS TO FIGHT IN UKRAINE WAR Lawmakers also pressed Anderson on reports that Russia has recruited African nationals through networks promising jobs and economic opportunities before transporting some recruits to fight in Ukraine.  Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, cited reports that as many as 1,000 Kenyans had been recruited and transported to the front lines in Ukraine through Russian-linked recruitment pipelines. "It is disturbing how many Africans from across the continent are being recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine," Anderson said. RISING ISIS THREATS TO US HOMELAND DRIVE AFRICOM AIRSTRIKES AGAINST TERRORISTS IN SOMALIA Anderson warned that terrorist organizations are capitalizing on weakened governance and shrinking Western presence across parts of Africa, particularly in the Sahel region. "Today, the epicenter of global terrorism is in Africa," Anderson told lawmakers. "ISIS leadership is African. Al Qaeda’s economic engine is in Africa." "Both groups share the will and intent to strike our homeland," he went on. Anderson also warned that al Qaeda affiliates are increasingly capable of controlling territory and disrupting governments in the region. "The capture of a capital city would provide al Qaeda with all the trappings of a nation state," he said. Anderson also warned that China views Africa as a "second continent," pointing to Beijing’s growing efforts to secure critical minerals and infrastructure across the region. He said China is aggressively expanding its influence across Africa through investments tied to critical minerals, infrastructure and transportation networks. Beijing has spent years securing access to cobalt, lithium, copper and rare earth minerals used in advanced defense systems, batteries and other strategic technologies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca5b2a200899a00ecd2bc APS rate case kicks off with hours of protest over 14% rate increase te 2026-05-19T18:02:26.422Z APS rate case kicks off with hours of protest over 14% rate increase Key Points:  Arizona Public Service is requesting a 14% rate increase, potentially costing customers $240 more per year Ratepayers voiced extreme opposition to the rate increase during four hours of testimony on May 18 The Arizona Corporation Commission will likely vote on the rate increase in December “No rate hikes! No rate hikes! No rate hikes!” Before packing two Arizona Corporation Commission hearing rooms for nearly four hours of public testimony, local advocacy groups and utility ratepayers gathered outside of the commission’s downtown Phoenix building on May 18 to protest Arizona Public Service’s proposed 14% rate increase.  APS is the state’s largest electricity provider, serving 1.5 million residential and commercial customers. It is currently in the process of asking the commission, the state’s utility regulatory body, for its third rate increase in four years.  May 18 marked the beginning of hearings in the company’s rate case, a quasi-judicial process requiring the participation of regulated monopoly utilities that want to adjust the rates they charge customers. At the end of the lengthy process, the five-member, all-Republican commission will ultimately decide what rate increase APS will receive.  The rate increase request comes amid a nationwide cost of living crisis, record-breaking high temperatures, and a midterm election year in which two commissioners, Nick Myers and Kevin Thompson, are seeking reelection. Those facts were not lost on ratepayers who testified at the opening day of hearings.  “A ‘yes’ vote for this 14% rate hike is a death sentence to many of our most vulnerable citizens,” said Kori McClemens, a local activist, during public comment. “Their blood will be on your hands, and we will remember who you are at the ballot box.” Testifiers were especially concerned about data center costs, multimillion dollar salaries for APS executives and potential annual rate increases with APS’ proposed formula rate structure. One audience member heckled APS CEO Ted Geisler during the hearing and as he left for the commission’s lunch break, calling out his $3.7 million dollar salary.  Myers, the commission’s current chair, defended himself and his fellow commissioners at the end of the lengthy public comment period. “The utilities can come in and ask for whatever kind of rate increase they want, that does not mean that they’re going to get everything they ask for,” Myers said. “As a matter of fact, I’ve never actually seen that happen.” What is in the APS rate application? In June 2025, APS filed an application to the commission requesting a 14% rate increase. If approved, the average household could see around $240 more in utility costs per year. The company says the request is driven by inflation, increasing costs for utility equipment and the exploding demand for electricity in APS’ service territory as temperatures soar and data center developers set their sights on the desert.  APS is also requesting a 45% rate increase for large load customers like data centers and manufacturing facilities. The company is looking to update how it allocates costs to serve large load customers, ensuring that any new power plants or transmission lines needed to serve those customers are paid for by the developers or end-users. Some ratepayers with rooftop solar panels will also see an increase under APS’ proposal, as the company seeks to increase its already-controversial grid access charge. The charge amounts to a small monthly fee that APS has argued is necessary because solar customers do not fully pay the costs the company incurs to serve them.  The company is also seeking its first formula rate structure, a new ratemaking mechanism approved by the commission in 2024.  Typically, utility companies in Arizona set their rates based on the actual costs incurred to serve customers in a historic 12-month period. APS’ application relies on a test year including costs from 2024, and the rates customers are currently paying rely on data from the 2022 test year. Under a formula rate structure, APS would be allowed to adjust rates annually based on projected future costs and without going through the typical rate case process. The company says this will prevent large rate increase requests every few years by reducing the regulatory lag that comes with the nearly two-year long rate case process.  APS is also requesting a 10.7% return on equity, otherwise known as the rate of return the company’s shareholders will receive on their investment, which APS uses to fund infrastructure developments and other customer costs.  What do opponents say? The Residential Utility Consumer Office, the state agency tasked with representing ratepayers at the commission is opposing the company’s formula rate proposal and its return on equity request. RUCO Director Cynthia Zwick told the Arizona Capitol Times that her office is not convinced that formula rates will reduce costs for customers since nearly every utility company is looking to implement them.  “Depending on where you live, not only will you see an increase in your electric bill, you will likely also see one in your gas bill and you will likely see one in your water and your wastewater bill,” Zwick said. “So you could see one, two, three or four increases on an annual basis and we just simply think that doesn’t make sense.” Attorney General Kris Mayes, herself a former commissioner, argues APS’ rate increase could be slashed to 3% by reducing the return on equity request, which her office says amounts to a $524 million “wealth transfer” from ratepayers to shareholders.  Mayes filed expert testimony suggesting the return on equity should be reduced to 6%. RUCO and commission staff recommended an ROE closer to 9%.  Zwick said RUCO is also advocating for creating a completely separate customer class for data centers and other large load customers, in addition to raising their rates. Additionally, Zwick said the commission should be wary of data center proposals with broad non-disclosure agreements that reduce transparency. What happens next? The May 18 hearing kicked off what is likely to be a six-week long hearing process where attorneys will present evidence and make their case to an administrative law judge about whether the rate increase should be approved as is or adjusted. The judge is expected to issue a recommended order on the rate application in November. The commission will discuss, amend and vote on the recommended order in an open meeting likely to be held sometime in December. Any rate increase approved by the commission will likely go into effect in early 2027.  It is unlikely that the commission will approve the exact rate increase APS is asking for. However, commissioners have repeatedly said that they cannot outright prohibit a rate increase, due to both legal constraints and financial considerations.  “Contrary to popular belief, we as commissioners do not have the option of simply saying ‘no’ to a rate case, as much as we want to,” Myers said. “We just don’t have that option. We are required to set just and reasonable rates, which is a balance between the utility’s viability and keeping the rates as low as possible.” The post APS rate case kicks off with hours of protest over 14% rate increase first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca59ca200899a00ecd296 California doctor convicted of $45M Medicare fraud scheme that funded luxury vacations and a $12K crossbow te 2026-05-19T18:02:04.001Z California doctor convicted of $45M Medicare fraud scheme that funded luxury vacations and a $12K crossbow FIRST ON FOX: A California doctor accused of submitting more than $45 million in false and fraudulent Medicare claims for Botox injections—in an effort to fund a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vacations and the purchase of a $12,000 17th-century crossbow—has been convicted by a federal jury, the Justice Department announced. Violetta Mailyan, 45, of Glendale, was convicted of nine counts of wire fraud and three counts of obstruction of a criminal investigation of a healthcare offense. Mailyan's operation in the Los Angeles suburb was flagged by the DOJ's Health Care Fraud Section’s Data Analytics Team. An analysis showed that she had been paid more by Medicare for Botox injections than any other doctor in the United States, making her an extreme outlier among medical providers, prosecutors said. At the time, Mailyan had been paid more than $24 million over the previous four years — six times the amount received by the next highest group of providers, all of whom were neurologists. LOS ANGELES HOSPICE FRAUD REACHES BILLIONS AS MEDICARE PROVIDERS SCAM FEDERAL SYSTEM WITH FAKE COMPANIES In addition to scheming to defraud Medicare, Mailyan altered medical records in an attempt to mislead investigators, authorities said. She owned and operated the Healthy Way Medical Center, which billed Medicare for Botox injections that were medically unnecessary and never actually provided. This included billing for injections on dates when Mailyan was traveling to Cabo, Mexico; Maui, Hawaii; Las Vegas; Pennsylvania; and New York. Furthermore, some of the injections allegedly took place on dates when the clinic was closed, or when the patient who supposedly received the treatment was actually incarcerated in federal prison. DR OZ SAYS 800 HOSPICE PROVIDERS SUSPENDED IN CALIFORNIA OVER ALLEGED $1B MEDICARE FRAUD SCHEME Typically, Medicare reimburses medical providers for Botox injections only when they are deemed necessary to treat documented cases of chronic migraines. However, Mailyan billed and received payments for thousands of injections that were either never provided, administered solely for cosmetic purposes, or given to patients whose primary care physicians had not referred them for chronic migraine treatment. On her social media accounts, Mailyan even described herself as a "BOTOX FILLER NONSURGICAL NOSE COSMETIC DOCTOR." Prosecutors said that in an effort to conceal the fraud, she fabricated patient medical records—including patient consent forms—to make it appear as if patients received migraine treatments in her office. She was accused of backdating some claims to bill for injections before the patients had even contacted her clinic to request an appointment. LA MAN FOUND GUILTY OF SCAMMING INVESTORS, HOLLYWOOD STARS OUT OF OVER $20 MILLION TO FUEL LAVISH LIFESTYLE Mailyan used millions of dollars she received from the fraud to fund lavish vacations and purchase luxury collectible goods, including a $3,000 painting of Ludwig 1, crown prince of Bavaria, and the $12,000 17th-century crossbow, prosecutors said. Following her conviction, the jury also found that a Tesla Model X, a Tesla Cybertruck, funds in multiple bank accounts, and four properties in Surfside and Glendale, California, were proceeds of the fraud and subject to forfeiture. Mailyan faces up to 20 years in prison for each count of wire fraud and five years in prison for each count of obstruction. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Fox News Digital has reached out to Mailyan's legal team for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca574a200899a00ecd288 Who is Ken Paxton, Trump’s pick in the Texas Senate race? te 2026-05-19T18:01:24.170Z Who is Ken Paxton, Trump’s pick in the Texas Senate race? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca55fa200899a00ecd26e How to use Google’s new information agents te 2026-05-19T18:01:03.073Z How to use Google’s new information agents Google is launching AI-powered “information agents” that can monitor topics in the background and proactively alert users to updates and changes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca54ba200899a00ecd265 With Gemini 3.5 Flash, Google bets its next AI wave on agents, not chatbots te 2026-05-19T18:00:43.105Z With Gemini 3.5 Flash, Google bets its next AI wave on agents, not chatbots Google launched Gemini 3.5 Flash, its most powerful coding and agentic AI model yet, at the company's annual developer conference. It is capable of autonomously executing complex tasks and building software from scratch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca537a200899a00ecd25c Google’s Genie world model can now simulate real streets with Street View te 2026-05-19T18:00:23.135Z Google’s Genie world model can now simulate real streets with Street View Google DeepMind is integrating Street View with Project Genie to create immersive, interactive world simulations for robotics, gaming, and travel, allowing users to explore environments, weather changes, and rare scenarios. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca408a200899a00ecd1fb WATCH: Dem senator snaps after Acting AG Blanche accuses him of 'obviously lying' in heated exchange te 2026-05-19T17:55:20.547Z WATCH: Dem senator snaps after Acting AG Blanche accuses him of 'obviously lying' in heated exchange Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche accused Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., of lying during a line of questioning after the senator said a Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by President Donald Trump had discussed using future restitution money to ensure his child sexual abuse victims stayed quiet. Blanche appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday to answer questions about the Justice Department's fiscal year 2027 budget. The hearing came a day after the Justice Department announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund for people who allege they were victims of federal government "lawfare." Van Hollen, a ranking member on the committee, accused the Anti-Weaponization Fund of being a "slush fund" for Trump's allies, raising concerns that the money would go to individuals indicted and charged for their involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots. Trump pardoned and provided commutations to more than 1,500 people charged with and convicted of their role in the Capitol riots, including Andrew Paul Johnson, who was sentenced to life in prison in March 2026 for the sexual abuse of two minors. APOLOGIES AND CASH HEADED TO ALLEGED ‘WEAPONIZATION’ VICTIMS IN BILLION-DOLLAR TRUMP SETTLEMENT "That person actually tried to buy the silence of these children by saying that he would pay them some of the funds that he was hoping to get from your slush fund," Van Hollen asked Blanche. "Can you commit to making the rules so that that person is not eligible for a payout under this fund?" "Well, you're obviously lying in your question, because there's no way that this person committed to that," Blanche said. "The slush fund, as you call it... didn't exist." Van Hollen pointed at Blanche and warned him. "Don't ever do that again. I am reporting what he said," Van Hollen said. "He said on the expectation that he hoped to get some of the funds from a payout." DAS MAY TRY TO CHARGE JAN. 6 PARTICIPANTS GRANTED CLEMENCY BY TRUMP WITH NEW CRIMES ON STATE, LOCAL LEVELS Florida authorities reported that Johnson had promised his victims he would share money he expected to receive as restitution after being pardoned by Trump. In a Discord message to one of his victims, Johnson shared that "he was being awarded $10,000,000 as a result of being a ‘jan 6’er’" and he'd be putting the victim "in his ‘will’ to take any money he had left over," according to an affidavit that Van Hollen read to Blanche later in the hearing. Blanche pointed out that the Anti-Weaponization Fund or the alleged "slush fund" didn't even exist when Johnson made those promises to the victims. "This is the fund that the president and all of you have been telegraphing all along that you are going to use to help the president's friends," Van Hollen said. The Justice Department's pardon attorney, Ed Martin, is the only known Trump administration official who has explicitly called for those convicted in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riots to receive restitution for the "lawfare" they faced. However, Democratic senators argue the Justice Department has taken steps to make restitution for the Jan. 6 defendants possible. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca3f4a200899a00ecd1f2 Mamdani's office draws outrage after press credentials given to Luigi Mangione supporters te 2026-05-19T17:55:00.683Z Mamdani's office draws outrage after press credentials given to Luigi Mangione supporters New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office drew outrage on Monday after Luigi Mangione supporters made brazen comments outside the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building while wearing "press" badges issued by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.  Mangione, 28, is awaiting trial for the 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. The suspect appeared in court for a brief hearing on Monday, where a trio of female supporters were seen wearing press credentials designed to allow journalists access for reporting and newsgathering.  Abril Rios, Ashley Rojas and Lena Weissbrot, who showed off their press badges to the New York Post and have been dubbed "Mangionistas," didn’t hide their over-the-top support for Mangione or disdain for Thompson. "F--- Brian Thompson," Rojas said, according to the Post. "That’s all I want to say. F--- Brian Thompson. F--- his mom."  PROSECUTORS SAY LUIGI MANGIONE DEFENSE TEAM'S JUROR QUESTIONS ARE TOO 'INTRUSIVE' IN FEDERAL CASE Weissbrot added, "His children are better off without him. They need to learn to not be like their dad. And enjoy the blood money, kids." Weissbrot insisted the slain UnitedHealthcare CEO was "responsible for more deaths than Osama bin Laden." "I remember Americans celebrating when Osama bin Laden was killed," she said. Mamdani told reporters on Tuesday that "those three individuals should not have received press passes." "There is a good-natured debate to be had about where a press pass should extend and where it shouldn't. However, the three people that we are talking about don't fall within that debate," he said. Mangione has won support from some corners of the far-left for his alleged killing of Thompson, with some effectively calling it vengeance for the health insurance industry's high costs and poor coverage options. Backlash was swift once the women's comments were shared across social media.  Journalist Miranda Devine asked, "Why are activist morons impersonating reporters?" "I cannot believe they were issued press passes! Incredibly dangerous. And what exactly are their qualifications? We really need to stop treating influencers like journalists," journalist Michele McPhee posted.  "NYC’s Mayor Marxist Mamdani granted these lunatic vile ‘Mangionistas’ press passes— emboldening their hate and violent rhetoric," another critic added. "Great job, NY!" The ordeal landed the trio on the Post's front page.  Rios, whose Substack describes her as a "female rage encourager, abolitionist, and socialist fascism resister," has defended her position.  "I am not a reporter, I work in social media which is also press," Rios posted on Instagram.  When asked for additional comment, Rios — who said she was speaking on behalf of all three women — provided Fox News Digital with a statement suggesting "no amount of pressure or fearmongering is going to make me bow to our oppressors." "I have a platform and I intend to use it to speak about even the toughest truths. The fact of the matter, whether you want to face it or not, is that the healthcare lobby has continued to innovate—not in ways it can help people—but in ways that it can steal from us. I have zero remorse or sympathy for those capitalizing off of and relying on the deaths of the American people to put money in the pockets of the few," Rios said.  LUIGI MANGIONE UPDATE: SUSPECTED MURDER WEAPON ADMISSIBLE AT TRIAL IN STATE CASE, OTHER EVIDENCE SUPPRESSED "I’ve remained true to my beliefs for the last couple of years and this should be zero surprise to any person, group, or media outlet," she continued. "Having opinions is not illegal, and neither is sharing them. I wish to see the day that more Americans come forward and are not afraid to speak on what I know many of them truly believe." Rojas and Weissbrot also spoke to the New York Daily News:  Mamdani’s office told The New York Times it was "reassessing the city’s process and standards for press credentialing."  When asked for additional comment by Fox News Digital, Mamdani’s office noted that the process of issuing press credentials has not changed from past administrations. The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) has "sole authority to issue press credentials on behalf of the city," and MOME is only able to revoke or suspend a press badge after an OATH hearing, pending an OATH judge’s determination, meaning the office "has little flexibility in taking recourse." Many others took to X with thoughts:  LUIGI MANGIONE'S CEO MURDER CASE RAISES CONCERNS ACTIVIST JURORS MAY IGNORE EVIDENCE Weissbrot defended her statements to the Times.  "I know it’s a little inflammatory, but the American people are really mad about the health insurance industry," she told the paper.  Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all state and federal charges. His attorney has condemned "vile and irresponsible statements" from supporters. Thompson, a father of two from Minnesota, had come to New York City to meet with Wall Street investors when he was murdered in December 2024. Surveillance video shows the last moments of his life — when a gunman approached him from behind on the sidewalk and opened fire. Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz and Maria Paronich contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca3e1a200899a00ecd1e9 Woman says she’s being held against her will after cruise ship hantavirus scare te 2026-05-19T17:54:41.122Z Woman says she’s being held against her will after cruise ship hantavirus scare An American woman who may have been exposed to hantavirus on board the MV Hondius cruise ship is now being forced to quarantine at a facility in Omaha, Nebraska. Angela Perryman, 47, anticipated having to stay at the National Quarantine Unit for a short time after arriving last week, but on Monday she was served with a federal order to remain quarantined for at least two more weeks, she shared with The New York Times. The order mandates that Perryman remains in the facility until May 31, which would be a total of 21 days after her arrival. Officials told her that any attempts to leave could result in law enforcement involvement, she said. CRUISE PASSENGER SHOWS LIFE INSIDE NEBRASKA QUARANTINE AFTER HANTAVIRUS EXPOSURE SCARE "They won’t let us isolate at home," Perryman, who lives in Ecuador but has a home in South Florida, told the news outlet. "We’re being kept in a secured facility and threatened if we try to leave." The woman shared that she received a negative hantavirus test result and is not experiencing symptoms. However, she said she did briefly speak with a passenger who later died from the disease. The federal order, which the passenger shared with the Times, states that it could "constitute a probable source of infection to other people" if Perryman were to leave the facility to travel to another state. HANTAVIRUS DEATHS ON CRUISE SHIP HIGHLIGHT DANGERS OF RODENT-BORNE DISEASE After receiving a medical review within 72 hours, Perryman was told she can appeal the order. She told the Times that she plans to take legal action. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The quarantine unit includes 20 single-occupancy rooms with negative air pressure systems and en suite bathroom facilities, along with exercise equipment and Wi-Fi connectivity, according to the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Global Center for Health Security website. The quarantine order — issued under federal public health authority — was reportedly approved by Jay Bhattacharya, the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Fox News Digital reached out to the CDC requesting comment. Including Perryman, a total of 18 American passengers from the MV Hondius have been monitored at the quarantine unit since last week. Seven other passengers who left the ship and returned home prior to the outbreak’s discovery are being monitored by their state and local health departments, per the CDC. "The reason they’re watching these passengers so carefully is that the incubation period can be very long — up to six weeks — and when symptoms hit, patients can deteriorate very rapidly," Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, said during a recent episode of "The Faulkner Focus." "This is not something that spreads easily like COVID, but because the Andes strain has rare person-to-person transmission, public health officials are being extremely cautious," he added. At least three people linked to the outbreak aboard the ship have died, while additional passengers have been sickened, according to the World Health Organization. The federal government last imposed a large-scale quarantine order in January 2020, when nearly 200 Americans evacuated from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak. They were required to remain in isolation for two weeks at the March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County, California, per the CDC. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Typically, we don’t hold people against their will unless there is no alternative," Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the pandemic center at Brown University’s School of Public Health, told The Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca3b8a200899a00ecd1d3 OpenAI is making it easier to check if an image was made by their models te 2026-05-19T17:54:00.342Z OpenAI is making it easier to check if an image was made by their models OpenAI announced two new measures to help detect AI generated imagery: joining the open C2PA standard and adding Google's SynthID to its products. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca3a4a200899a00ecd1ca Google’s Gemini Omni turns images, audio, and text into video — and that’s just the start te 2026-05-19T17:53:40.174Z Google’s Gemini Omni turns images, audio, and text into video — and that’s just the start Google's Gemini Omni is a new multimodal model that reasons across text, images, audio, and video to generate and edit videos through simple conversation — starting with Omni Flash. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca390a200899a00ecd1c1 Google launches Antigravity 2.0 with an updated desktop app and CLI tool te 2026-05-19T17:53:20.210Z Google launches Antigravity 2.0 with an updated desktop app and CLI tool Google is debuting a new AI Ultra plan priced at $100, which will give users 5X more usage limit than the AI Pro plan alongside Antigravity 2.0 launch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca37ca200899a00ecd1b8 Google adds voice-based prompting to Docs and Keep te 2026-05-19T17:53:00.249Z Google adds voice-based prompting to Docs and Keep Google is letting users create drafts, take notes, and search for email with voice with the new Workspace update Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca368a200899a00ecd1af Google introduces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 agentic assistant with Gmail integration te 2026-05-19T17:52:40.290Z Google introduces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 agentic assistant with Gmail integration At the I/O developer conference, Google announced a new agentic personal assistant called Gemini Spark, built from Gemini's base models and an agentic harness from Google Antigravity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca354a200899a00ecd1a6 Google’s new Universal Cart wants to follow you across the entire internet te 2026-05-19T17:52:20.322Z Google’s new Universal Cart wants to follow you across the entire internet The tech giant says it's aware that most people shop across multiple devices, many retailers, and over the course of many days, which is why it's launching Universal Cart. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca340a200899a00ecd19d Agentic app coding gets an upgrade with Google’s release of Android CLI te 2026-05-19T17:52:00.528Z Agentic app coding gets an upgrade with Google’s release of Android CLI Google is embracing the rise of AI coding agents with new Android tools designed to work with platforms like Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex, allowing developers — or their AI assistants — to build Android apps faster from the command line. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca32ca200899a00ecd194 Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude te 2026-05-19T17:51:40.753Z Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude The updates signal Google’s push to turn its Gemini Gemini app into an all-purpose AI hub rather than a standalone chatbot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca318a200899a00ecd18b Google just declared itself a contender in AI design te 2026-05-19T17:51:20.732Z Google just declared itself a contender in AI design The tech giant says it's designed the app to be accessible to everyone, from teachers to small business owners. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca304a200899a00ecd182 Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes te 2026-05-19T17:51:00.552Z Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes Google unveiled new web-based AI tools that can generate native Android apps in minutes, as the company expands its push into AI-powered software development. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca2f0a200899a00ecd179 Google’s AI now lets you talk to your Gmail inbox te 2026-05-19T17:50:40.974Z Google’s AI now lets you talk to your Gmail inbox Google expands Gmail’s AI Inbox with conversational voice search, letting users ask Gemini to find buried email details. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca2dda200899a00ecd170 Google Search as you know it is over te 2026-05-19T17:50:21.419Z Google Search as you know it is over Google is transforming Search from a list of links into an AI-powered experience filled with conversational answers, autonomous agents, and interactive interfaces — a shift that could further reduce traffic to publishers across the web. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca0e9a200899a00ecd11d 'Non-human' bodies allegedly recovered from crashed UFO, documentary filmmaker claims te 2026-05-19T17:42:01.812Z 'Non-human' bodies allegedly recovered from crashed UFO, documentary filmmaker claims "Non-human" bodies of varying species have been recovered from crashed UFO craft, filmmaker Dan Farah told Fox News on Monday, citing accounts from senior intelligence officials interviewed for his new disclosure documentary. "A number of the people I interviewed in my film — senior intelligence officials — went on the record saying that there have been dozens of crashed craft of non-human origin over the years," Farah said on "Jesse Watters Primetime." "Elements of our government have recovered those crashes, and they've gotten out of that technology of non-human origin, and in some cases, non-human bodies that were on these craft." Farah claimed the bodies on the craft being discussed were deceased. UFO HEARING: EX-PENTAGON OFFICIAL SAYS GOVERNMENT 'CABAL' IS HIDING 'THE FACT THAT WE ARE NOT ALONE' He added that several officials involved in the alleged recovery efforts claimed the bodies "were not all the same type," fueling speculation that multiple forms of extraterrestrial life may have visited Earth. This comes as the Trump administration has placed pressure on government agencies to release files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) and alleged extraterrestrial encounters to the public. The Department of War subsequently declassified never-before-seen material related to the request, including dozens of PDFs, images and videos. TOP DEM APPLAUDS TRUMP UFO FILES RELEASE IN RARE SHOW OF SUPPORT Farah alleged, however, that resistance inside the federal government has slowed broader public disclosure efforts. "The people who have gatekept this information for 80 years, they don't want to share it. They've gotten a lot of power and control over the years, and it's just frankly not human nature for people to want to give up power and control, so there's a tug-of-war happening behind the scenes," he said. "There are a number of other reasons guiding their desire to keep this secret, including a general belief that the public can't handle the truth." Farah argued that continued secrecy surrounding alleged UFO programs would not meaningfully disadvantage the United States against foreign adversaries because rival nations likely already know about the phenomenon. "I think our adversaries know we're not alone in the universe," he said. "They know we've been recovering craft of non-human technology, non-human origin. Saying it out loud wouldn't give them any new information." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca0d6a200899a00ecd114 Pro wrestling podcaster Dwayne Swayze talks teaming with MVP for show, partnership with BZZR te 2026-05-19T17:41:42.294Z Pro wrestling podcaster Dwayne Swayze talks teaming with MVP for show, partnership with BZZR The adage, "never meet your heroes" has been a proverb used to keep people from having high expectations of those they look up to or idolize. For pro wrestling podcaster Dwayne Swayze, the phrase couldn’t have been more wrong. Swayze teamed up with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star MVP to create the "Marking out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze" podcast, focused on providing an outlet for wrestling fans to listen to in-depth interviews with their favorite stars from all wrestling backgrounds. AEW STAR MVP BRINGING PRO WRESTLING EXPERTISE AND AUTHENTICITY TO BZZR As the podcast partners with BZZR, Swayze shared with Fox News Digital the story about how he got involved with MVP in the first place. He said he watched MVP at WrestleMania 25 in a Money in the Bank Ladder Match and days later the pro wrestler was in his studio trying to record his own music for his entrance theme. "All of a sudden, six months after being at WrestleMania 25, my favorite wrestler walks directly in. I couldn’t believe it. And nobody knew how big of a wrestling fan I was but I refused to go to the studio on Mondays or Fridays for ‘Raw’ and, there might’ve even been a Thursday back then, for ‘SmackDown.’ I’m not working at all during those times," he recalled. "So, he walks in, so we were able to forge a relationship and the very first song he ever released, I was just in the studio sitting in the back watching my favorite wrestler and he’s rapping. He’d ask for some pointers every now and then. And I don’t know him enough to say anything because I’m like, ‘Oh my god, I can’t believe you’re here.’ And he finishes on this song – two verses. And he looks over at me and says, ‘Hey, you, you wanna do the other verse?’ And I’m like, ‘Of course, of course I do.’ "And ever since then, we’d be in the studio and we’re chatting, I would always ask a wrestling related question being the huge fan that I am. Something along the lines of, ‘OK, at the 2008 Royal Rumble, you’re wrestling Ric Flair, he’s on his retirement tour, you, Mr. Kennedy. He’s eventually going to face Shawn Michaels and that is going to be the end of his career and when you guys are at Madison Square Garden, it was reported that he was having confidence issues, what were you saying to him in the ring right before the bell rang?’ And he’d tell me and this is what would be going on for 15 years. And in October 2024, I asked him a question and his response to me was, ‘This should be a show.’ … But that’s how we got here." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Swayze said BZZR offers sports fans a break from the regular noise they would see on the major social media platforms, adding that BZZR cuts out the noise and keeps it sports focused. "BZZR launched with I think 10,000 videos, 500 verified creators – Josh Pate (college football), Brett Kollmann (NFL), of course, Kayla Becker is like hosting everything, Kenny Beecham and the joy of basketball with the NBA," he said. "Not only those creators, there’s also podcasst. And out of the 500-plus creators that exist, you get sports across the landscape with just top-quality sports across the landscape. "No rage bait, you’re not going to be finding those little things. If you compare to Twitter/X, the people that you follow on your timeline, that’s not all you see. You end up seeing some things you didn’t necessarily sign up for and with BZZR, you’re only going to see sports." Of course, pro wrestling will be the theme of "Marking Out." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM WWE and AEW own the mainstream conversation when it comes to pro wrestling – at least in North America, if not the world. Swayze talked to Fox News Digital about some of the good things he’s been seeing with both companies. "Some of the good things that I’m seeing … Well, outside my ‘Tribal Chief’ (Roman Reigns), you must acknowledge him, there’s a big youth movement of course," he said. "In WWE, I’m loving to see Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans, Sol Ruca. AEW, ‘where the best wrestle,’ of course, where MVP’s at right now. I really like Kyle Fletcher, Megan Bayne is awesome, Kevin Knight. I’m loving to see the changes of how things were in the past and how it is now. "These guys have so much more pressure on them than the stars from yesterday. I kinda compare it to Michael Jordan and LeBron James. They have to live in the social media era and us as fans, the expectation is to see our star – we see them on television, we see them on their socials, a dirt sheet might pull them up, there’s podcasts. There’s just so much but they’re doing their thing. They’re still performing. They’re still entertaining us. They’re putting themselves out there. As a fan, I definitely appreciate it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca0c2a200899a00ecd10b Mamdani-style DC mayoral hopeful dragged over 'exactly backwards' response to violent teen mobs te 2026-05-19T17:41:22.401Z Mamdani-style DC mayoral hopeful dragged over 'exactly backwards' response to violent teen mobs Days after another violent teen brawl broke out in Washington, D.C., a socialist mayoral candidate being hailed as D.C.’s version of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism for her "exactly backwards" response to the "unchecked chaos" rocking the nation’s capital. During the D.C. mayoral debate Monday night, city council member and candidate Janeese Lewis George condemned curfews for youth in the city, calling the policy "dangerous." Instead, Lewis George, who is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and was dubbed by Axios "D.C.'s version of Zohran Mamdani," said the city should "expand our youth programming" through youth centers and apprenticeships. Meanwhile, she suggested the real threat to D.C.’s youth is the "federal troops" and "masked ICE agents" patrolling the city. "Right now, using the curfew as a tool for our young people is dangerous. It is dangerous because we have federal troops who are in our city, masked ICE agents who are in our city, and these are the people enforcing this law and our young people, and these are not individuals who are trained in de-escalation, they are not accountable to D.C. residents," she said. DSA-LINKED DC COUNCILMEMBER MOUNTS MAYORAL BID TO SUCCEED BOWSER "As mayor," she said, "I think it's important that we use the right tools and we don't put the risk of our youth being harmed or killed without the real oversight that's necessary." Instead of curfews, Lewis George said, "What we do is expand our youth programming. We do summer youth employment throughout the year, extended hours. We expand our centers. We leverage our unions and apprenticeships to create jobs and pathways for our young people. We give them the tools they need to succeed, and we address chronic absenteeism." Lewis George also vowed to expand universal access to childcare in D.C., "so that no family is spending more than 7 percent of their income on childcare." In response, Charles Fain Lehman, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, told Fox News Digital in an emailed statement that Lewis George has it "exactly backwards." "Public acting out is not the result of insufficient services or alternative opportunities. It’s what happens when the system fails to consistently and clearly enforce rules about public conduct," he said, adding, "It’s exactly backwards to say that what they need is more lenience." Lehman theorized that candidates such as Lewis George and Mamdani are gaining momentum across the country due to "the welcome decline in violence in major cities over the past several years" having "created an opening for candidates who prioritize the very real challenge of affordability." That being said, Lehman emphasized, "I don’t think their preferred solutions — building only publicly funded housing, e.g., or city-run grocery stores — are likely to work." He added, "I worry that anti-police sentiment and skepticism of the criminal justice system more generally on the part of DSA-backed mayors is likely to reignite the cycle of violence." WATCH: MAMDANI BASHED FOR GOING 'FULL DERANGED MARXIST' WITH RIP ON FAMOUS RONALD REAGAN LINE In the shocking video of the fight, which occurred at a Chipotle in D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood, about eight adolescents can be seen throwing punches and hurling restaurant furniture at one another as innocent bystanders huddle for safety in the corner of the restaurant. Metro D.C. police said the brawl occurred Saturday around 8:40 p.m. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced that her office will crack down on parents of juveniles who wreak havoc in the streets of the nation's capital. Teen takeovers, many involving massive brawls in the Navy Yard neighborhood, have been documented for years. "Teen takeovers have disrupted neighborhoods, forced businesses to close temporarily, and diverted valuable law enforcement resources from the residents of the District," Pirro said in a statement. "These incidents have become increasingly common in areas such as Navy Yard and NoMa and are often accompanied by criminal conduct, including assaults, robberies, fights, and other disorderly behavior." Meanwhile, Stefani Buhajla, a spokesperson for Heritage Action, criticized Lewis George, telling Fox News Digital that "libraries and green spaces aren’t the solution. We need law and order." DEM WHO WELCOMED SOCIALIST MAYOR'S 'CHANGE' NOW SOUNDING ALARM OVER BILLIONAIRE EXODUS: 'GRAVELY CONCERNED' Buhajla noted that "D.C. has been plagued by poor leadership for decades," emphasizing that "crime and homelessness has made America’s home base a largely inhospitable place." She said that "President Trump’s efforts to clean up the city shouldn’t even be necessary." "Local leadership should be doing that, and socialism will not get it done," she continued, adding, "Just look at what happened in Navy Yard the other day: unchecked chaos is ruining people’s livelihoods." Fox News Digital reached out to Lewis George and Mamdani for comment. Fox News Digital's Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca0aea200899a00ecd102 Why the Cavs' first-quarter energy could be the smart play against a potentially rusty Knicks squad te 2026-05-19T17:41:02.718Z Why the Cavs' first-quarter energy could be the smart play against a potentially rusty Knicks squad If you missed the game last night between the Spurs and Thunder, I feel sorry for you. There have been some reasonable complaints about the games, and some overblown, but last night was good, fun basketball. There was greatness from Victor Wembanyama, surprising performances from Alex Caruso and so much more. The Cavs and Knicks have a lot of work to do if they want to match the double-overtime performance from last night. The Cleveland Cavaliers are probably tired. This is the 15th playoff game the team will have played. Both of their first two series went the full distance, with the Cavs unable to get separation from their opponent. However, Cleveland persevered and won both series and now has just one more to win to reach the NBA Finals. This will be quite a challenge for the Cavaliers, but they do seem somewhat locked in at the moment, having won four of the past five games. How can the Cavs pull off an upset tonight, and in the series for that matter? Donovan Mitchell has to be the best player in the series. Jalen Brunson and he should cancel each other out, for the most part. Jarrett Allen will need to be a beast on the glass and disrupt Karl-Anthony Towns' newfound playmaking. And, most of all, James Harden needs to be reliable. He averaged under 20 points per game against Detroit and just 6.3 assists. That is three points fewer and two assists fewer than in the regular season. The New York Knicks are the clear favorite to win the Eastern Conference, and after their performance against Philadelphia, it is easy to understand. They've played 10 games this postseason and are 8-2. Their two losses have been by a total of two points. Their wins haven't even been that close. Their wins have been by 11, 16, 29, 51, 39, 6, 14 and 30. Seven wins by double digits, and four by 29 or more points. The Knicks have been fantastic this postseason. So with all the success, do the Knicks need to change anything in order to win this series? It is hard to say that they can improve. Brunson has been great, the defense has been excellent, Towns has been a playmaker, and they swept the 76ers without OG Anunoby playing the full series. He is now back, and that should spell some problems for the Cavs. I do think that Anunoby's scoring could be the key to this series. If we assume Brunson and Mitchell cancel each other, and Towns against Allen and Mobley is a good matchup, Anunoby can be the difference maker against Max Strus. There is always going to be a question of rest vs. rust. The Knicks have the rest advantage, having not played since May 10. The Cavs ran out of gas against the Pistons in Game 1 of the series after playing a Game 7. They were lucky to have a sweat-free Game 7 on Sunday. This game really could go either way if the Knicks come out flat. The play in this one is to take the Cavs in the first quarter of the game at +1.5. The Knicks could struggle out of the gate. The Cavs are in a good rhythm at the moment, and they have already shown they can play well after a Game 7. I'll take Cleveland in the first quarter, but I do think they could fade as the game goes on. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ca085a200899a00ecd0e4 Tucson's Gloo Factory prints for the community te 2026-05-19T17:40:21.651Z Tucson's Gloo Factory prints for the community What started as two activists printing protest posters in a garage has grown into an 18-person union print shop that calls itself the glue holding Tucson's community together. Walk through a Tucson protest or past a campaign sign in the last 19 years and there's a good chance The Gloo Factory made it. The business, owned by Dwight Metzger, is known for its extensive printing capabilities, including posters, protest signs, banners and more. Metzger said he was volunteering with a group called Earth First in the 1980s and was tasked with printing posters and then stickers. He quickly realized that the cost of purchasing printed items added up fast and was not sustainable. "We need to be able to do this stuff ourselves," he told the other group. The Gloo Factory started out as a hobby, with Metzger and a friend working in his garage, but by 2010, it had grown into a small business of largely self-taught makers. "(We've) grown from two people working in a garage to 18 union member employees, a pretty robust shop and a pretty sustainable business," Metzger said, adding that Tucson has been very supportive of the business. A print job runs at The Gloo Factory, where union employees produce everything from protest signs to campaign banners for Tucson's community organizations. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The Gloo Factory is a member of the Communication Workers of America Local 7026. Metzger said union members cannot be fired without cause, a protection he is proud of and one he says brings the shop business. The Gloo Factory's website features caricatures drawn by one of its employees, with Metzger describing the site as a "homespun design." Its staff is made up of talented people focused on serving the community and meeting people where they are. "Every day, we are either hooking up somebody with good pricing or, in many cases, just outright donating," Metzger said. Indigenous groups and activist organizations receive discounted or free printing, Metzger said. He called the shop "the 'gloo' that keeps the community together." The Gloo Factory sees its biggest business surge during election season, when demand for yard signs and political materials spikes every two years. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. In the past several years, the business has been on a steady growth trajectory. Election season is the business's busiest stretch, and with elections every two years, growth has followed a "two steps forward, one step back" steady incline, Metzger said. The business has expanded its footprint to include three buildings in Tucson, including a recently acquired lot which they hope to convert into parking. The organization's goal is to "manage all opportunities well and make sure we're doing things well," rather than expanding too much and risking collapse. Metzger said it's important that the business doesn't "lose focus of who we're serving." "We're not out there just trying to get as much business as possible," Metzger said, adding that taking care of employees and serving customers well is the best definition of success. The Gloo Factory has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings in a garage and continues to bring people together through its specialty print work and designs. Zaida Josephene-White  is a Sahuaro High School student and Tucson Spotlight intern. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c9e98a200899a00ecd0c0 Maricopa County officials share lake safety tips before Memorial Day weekend te 2026-05-19T17:32:08.416Z Maricopa County officials share lake safety tips before Memorial Day weekend From wearing a life jacket to drinking responsibly, here are some recommendations the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors says you should follow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c9e84a200899a00ecd0b7 Phoenix woman indicted for allegedly performing cosmetic procedures without a valid license, attorney general says te 2026-05-19T17:31:48.885Z Phoenix woman indicted for allegedly performing cosmetic procedures without a valid license, attorney general says Sayde Shea Holladay, the operator of SlimSlays, LLC, was indicted on three felony counts May 11. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c9e6da200899a00ecd0a2 Public comment period opens for replacement of aging I-40 bridge at Topock te 2026-05-19T17:31:25.182Z Public comment period opens for replacement of aging I-40 bridge at Topock One of the busiest river crossings in the Southwest is headed for a major overhaul. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c9e56a200899a00ecd07b Megan Rapinoe’s woke fans reject her luxury World Cup hospitality ticket sales pitch: 'Shill' te 2026-05-19T17:31:02.377Z Megan Rapinoe’s woke fans reject her luxury World Cup hospitality ticket sales pitch: 'Shill' Picking one of the most miserable figures in sports, Megan Rapinoe, to influence exclusive World Cup hospitality ticket sales might not have been the smartest business decision. The 40-year-old Rapinoe is being roasted on Instagram by her own fans for a "paid partnership" Instagram post the retired soccer vet posted on Monday. "With hospitality, you get a guaranteed ticket with premium seating," Rapinoe promised. "With hospitality, you get a ticket plus dedicated entry, unlimited food and drinks, and plenty of time before and after the match to enjoy it all." Sounds amazing, right? A quick check of the World Cup Hospitality website shows a price of $6,050 for one person to attend the June 12 USA-Paraguay match in Los Angeles, if you want access to the Pitchside Lounge. Rapinoe's fans aren't happy that their hero is taking a check from FIFA to promote such elitism. NYC MAYORAL CANDIDATE MAMDANI CALLS WORLD CUP TICKETS 'ABSURD' AT '$6,000' FOR FINAL GAME AT METLIFE STADIUM "Too bad only the 1% can afford it," one of her fans replied on Instagram. "Sad you are doing this Megan. They have out priced all the fans," wrote another fan. Single-seat tickets to the USA-Paraguay match are selling for just over $1,000. The wokes who hate capitalism see this charade as Meg selling out for a paycheck. "Rapinoe a shill for FIFA, how the mighty have fallen," an angry fan replied to her video. Does Rapinoe even have the influence to move World Cup tickets? Outside the announcement of her breakup with her girlfriend, Sue Bird, Rapinoe isn't moving the Google Trends needle this year. Nothing says lack of energy for love of sports like Rapinoe telling fans to get excited about men's soccer when this woman is off running a Substack where she's writing about slowing down in life and smelling roses. Just three people have replied to the post. Even the wokest of the wokes are ignoring poor Megan. She's not calling for cheaper tickets. She's not standing up against exorbitant ticket prices — even her enemy, President Trump, has called for lower World Cup prices. From an outsider looking in, it appears that Megan just wants to make money for Megan while ignoring the regular Americans she claims to fight for. Perhaps Rapinoe was a fraud all along. It just took some people longer to figure it out than the rest of us. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c9e42a200899a00ecd072 Broncos star Garett Bolles reflects on team brotherhood after meeting with nation's heroes for Memorial Day te 2026-05-19T17:30:42.505Z Broncos star Garett Bolles reflects on team brotherhood after meeting with nation's heroes for Memorial Day Memorial Day weekend hits close to home for Garett Bolles. The Denver Broncos offensive lineman has military roots, as his grandfather fought in the Korean War. But this holiday weekend will be the first without his grandfather, who died earlier this year. But earlier this month, Bolles partnered with USAA in Colorado Springs for an event with over 50 local veterans who served in the Vietnam and Korean Wars, all of whom will be traveling with the Honor Flight of Southern Colorado on a trip to Washington, D.C., this weekend. The vets, many of whom have never made the trip to the nation's capital, will all visit monuments throughout Washington. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM A strong advocate for our military, Bolles spent time with each of the veterans to hear their stories, honor their service and join them in solemn remembrance of those with whom they served and who lost their lives in combat. "It's truly an honor and a blessing. Letting them get recognized — just being there, getting to know them, loving them on a very unconditional level, and showing them my support — has truly meant the world to me," Bolles said to Fox News Digital. "The smiles and the facial expressions that I saw on these men and women were just priceless. Priceless moments that I'll remember for the rest of my life. "I told every single one of them as I shook their hand that they're the real heroes. I just wear a helmet and a jersey and they cheer me on, but those are the people that really make a difference in our world. Those men and women literally risk their lives on a regular basis just to make us safer back at home and to allow us to live in a free country. How grateful and proud we should be to truly understand that is remarkable. It's truly amazing what these men and women do for us." Bolles is a self-admitted history nerd who "love[s] learning about wars. "Not because of what took place, but because of the stories and the fascinating things behind the wars that we've endured, come through, and gone through in the United States military," Bolles added. That's why for the 6'5", 300-pound gentle giant, who actually wanted to be a Navy SEAL growing up, getting face-to-face with those who went through it is an ultimate gift. JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA POINTS OUT TYPOS IN OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR TROPHY: 'DISRESPECTFUL' "What's so neat is when you get to talk to these people, and you get to open them up, and you ask them about their families, you ask them about their better half, their wife, these people are real," an emotional Bolles recalled. "These are real people with real stories, real backgrounds, and real battle scars. These people are not just some Joe Schmo. A lot of them come from broken families. A lot come from single parents. A lot grew up in foster care... "These people are part of our history. These people are part of who we are and how we can wake up every day and see blue skies and sun and trees and a house. We get to drive a car to work. All these things we get to do are because of the people who sacrificed their lives for us. Without those people, we would not be able to go to school. We wouldn't be able to be free. We wouldn't be able to eat what we want, when we want, how we want, or talk how we want. We wouldn't be able to stand on a platform and voice our opinions. Without any of those things, the United States of America would be nothing... "There's so much toxic stuff in this world right now that we really need to understand the importance of Memorial Day. We live in a country where people bled for us and died for us, and we need to be grateful for the small and simple things because we've lost track of what's important." Getting with military veterans is easy motivation for Bolles, who was named a First-team All-Pro for the first time in his nine-year career last season. His Broncos came up short in the AFC title game after Bo Nix was injured the week before, and the snow wreaked havoc, "but really, we just came up short." Now, after enduring seven straight losing seasons to start his career, Bolles has gotten a taste of success and is "super hungry" for the full meal. "There's a reason why we didn't bring certain people in during free agency when every single person wanted to freak out and say, 'What's going on?' It's because we have a special locker room. It has nothing to do with needing key pieces. We just have a special locker room with special people in there, and when you bring the wrong guys in, it destroys that and becomes a toxic environment. You can't win football games in a toxic environment. Trust me — I've done seven years of that," Bolles said. "The Denver Broncos are full of winners. They're full of dogs. We have a culture that's really hard to beat. There are so many other teams around the country that want to see what we do and how we do it — how we train, how we take care of our bodies. We're building a brand-new facility with a world-renowned training center. You can't beat it. Our owners are unbelievable, we have the best GM in football, we have the best head coach, we have the best coaches under his staff. I'm just grateful to be a Denver Bronco, and I'm excited for this upcoming season." 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/6a0c9bd8a200899a00ecd00c Manager at Trump’s N.J. Golf Club Helped Plan Reflecting Pool Repairs te 2026-05-19T17:20:24.420Z Manager at Trump’s N.J. Golf Club Helped Plan Reflecting Pool Repairs David Schutzenhofer, a Trump Organization employee, reached out to one of the vendors the government later hired for the iconic site near the Lincoln Memorial, documents show. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c99fba200899a00eccfc5 Rescue underway at Camelback Mountain after reports of multiple hikers stung by swarm of bees te 2026-05-19T17:12:27.217Z Rescue underway at Camelback Mountain after reports of multiple hikers stung by swarm of bees Technical Rescue Crews with the department are on scene and working to remove the hikers from the mountain following the reported bee attack. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c99e3a200899a00eccfae Trump is turning DACA into a deportation pipeline, one expired permit at a time te 2026-05-19T17:12:03.177Z Trump is turning DACA into a deportation pipeline, one expired permit at a time (Illustration by Steve Benson) Some Dreamers have had enough — enough of the broken promises and the uncertainty that comes with living in fear of deportation despite pledging allegiance to this country and the U.S. Constitution since childhood. “DACA has done beautiful things…it has given us a lot of opportunities,” said immigration attorney Salvador Macias. “But I’ve always said DACA is a Band-Aid for a wound that needs stitches.” Now Macias, along with hundreds of thousands of Dreamers who’ve gotten temporary protection under the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, finds himself back in limbo. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE DACA allows eligible immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to obtain temporary work permits and driver’s licenses. They must renew their DACA every two years. But U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the Trump administration is slow-walking DACA renewals, allowing permits to expire, which means the recipients become deportable. Processing times that once took about 15 days now stretch to 120 days or longer. “This is not a bureaucratic inconvenience,” Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton said at a May 11 press conference after meeting with Macias, other Dreamers and immigration attorneys. “It means someone can and will lose their job authorization, through no fault of their own,” Stanton said. “It means employers will lose trusted workers, and it means students and young professionals suddenly do not know whether they can continue building their futures right here in Phoenix, Arizona. That’s not acceptable to me.” Stanton is right to be furious. He and dozens of fellow Democrats on April 9 sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding answers about the delays. The response so far? Crickets. Zilch. Were they expecting an answer, though? Does anyone really expect accountability from the same Trump administration that’s targeting every undocumented immigration for deportation? Dreamers need public outrage. They need the American public to raise hell, to pressure both Republicans and Democrats to stop treating them like political props and finally legalize them. Things are getting worse for Dreamers. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Board of Immigration Appeals recently made it easier to deport them, adding to the fear already gripping them.  Plus, USCIS this month added several new factors to consider when reviewing DACA that echoes the language in Texas v. United States (the case that has seen lots of litigation to end the DACA program). New factors include urgent medical needs, financial means to support himself or herself and, most concerning and ambiguous, whether the applicant “has endorsed, promoted, supported, or otherwise espoused anti-American views or the views of a terrorist organization or group.” Translation: Uncle Sam will be checking the applicants’ social media content for anything Trump and his MAGA henchmen deem anti-American. Those applicants could face denial and deportation simply for not passing a subjective loyalty test based on their Instagram and TikTok pages. Stanton deserves credit for sounding the alarm. Also, Sen. Mark Kelly is pushing for bipartisan legislation called the Dignity Act to create a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and other law-abiding migrants. That’s great, but many immigrants aren’t holding their breath because they’ve heard these promises before, especially during election cycles when both Democrats and Republicans need to lure Latinos to the polls only to forget about them once votes are counted. Dreamers have heard promises about citizenship pathways and comprehensive immigration reform only to watch Congress fail repeatedly to deliver. Realistically, Democrats have little power now. Republicans control both chambers of Congress. Even if Democrats win either the House or Senate or both this November, Trump will still be in the White House for another two years.   Dreamers are exhausted and afraid I sympathize with Macias’ anger and disappointment. I sympathize with his fear and frustration that as an immigration attorney he can’t help his own immigration predicament because there’s no legal pathway for him. He’s right to call on the public, the media and elected officials to finally rip off the Band-Aid that’s DACA. Poll after poll has shown that a majority of Americans support the Dreamers. Republicans, Democrats and independents alike generally agree that immigrants brought here as children should have a chance to stay legally. So, why doesn’t Congress do it? Congress has repeatedly looked away while young people who grew up in this country, build careers and pay billions of dollars in taxes annually to Arizona and the nation’s coffers.  What can Dreamers realistically expect under another Trump administration? Nothing. Nothing unless there’s public outrage. They need the American public to raise hell, to pressure both Republicans and Democrats to stop treating them like political props and finally legalize them. Voters should remember these Dreamers when candidates come asking for their vote this year. Don’t vote for anyone who wants to deport these educated migrants who’re greatly contributing to the U.S. economy. After all, as Macias puts it, Dreamers “learned the same pledge of allegiance at the same time you did and love this country the way you do.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c99cda200899a00eccf8f Bill Belichick reveals why he has short-term approach instead of championship mindset with UNC te 2026-05-19T17:11:41.915Z Bill Belichick reveals why he has short-term approach instead of championship mindset with UNC Bill Belichick’s inaugural season in college football didn’t go how he and the North Carolina Tar Heels hoped, finishing 4-8 and 2-6 in ACC play in 2025. Nonetheless, the championship pedigree remains in Chapel Hill because of who the head coach is. Belichick’s eight career Super Bowl victories, six as head coach of the New England Patriots, holds reverence even if his first year with the Tar Heels wasn’t what anyone expected. Belichick’s mindset, though, doesn’t think in terms of championship or bust despite what his career track record says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Ahead of his second season with UNC, Belichick, speaking on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," explained how he approaches a hopeful bounce-back campaign in 2026. "Our goals are much more short-term than that, as were our goals in the NFL," he told Hannity. "We never talked about Super Bowl this year or last year. Whatever was done is done, and until we got to the game, it wasn’t really relevant. There were too many steps that needed to be taken in between. It’s the same thing for me at North Carolina. TOM BRADY DISHES ON THE 'CHALLENGE' FOR BILL BELICHICK IN 1ST SEASON AT NORTH CAROLINA "Right now, our goal is to get ready for training camp in August and what do we need to do between now and then with coaching and player preparation, coaching strategy. Based on what we know about our team, how things do we want to modify, what we did in the spring, and so forth. How do we have a good week, and then if we have a good week, what can we do to ramp up the next week to improve on that? Eventually keep trying to gain on higher ground." Belichick admitted that the team’s "long-term goal" is to obviously compete well enough to enter the College Football Playoff and play for a national title one day. "But that’s so far in the distance," he added. "What’s more important it to take advantage of today, and tomorrow, and this week. Those are really our goals – how do we maximize these few days? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP "If we don’t take care of the daily steps, we won’t accomplish much." Belichick was known for his "no days off" mantra with the Patriots, but it’s similar here in the sense that he’s focused on how to get better each day instead of looking too far ahead. After their disappointing season, Belichick and his staff at UNC also took advantage of the transfer portal, bolstering key positions, edge rusher and tight end especially, to give them a better chance to improve. 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/6a0c99baa200899a00eccf86 Rideable robot looks ready to stomp all over us te 2026-05-19T17:11:22.194Z Rideable robot looks ready to stomp all over us A towering rideable robot that walks with a person inside and smashes through bricks is the kind of thing that makes you look twice and ask, "Wait, are they really selling that?" That is exactly what Unitree is showing with the GD01, a manned, transformable robot built to carry a passenger and shift from a two-legged stance into a four-legged form. It looks part robot, part vehicle and part very expensive attention magnet. The China-based robotics company says the GD01 starts at about $574,000. Unitree describes it as a civilian vehicle. With a rider inside, the robot weighs about 1,100 pounds. So, no, you're not likely to see this in your area anytime soon. But it does show how quickly robotics companies are moving beyond small robots and into machines people can actually climb inside. HUMANOID ROBOTS HIT MASS PRODUCTION IN CHINA Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Unitree released only a short demo video, but the footage drew a lot of attention fast. It shows Unitree founder Wang Xingxing sitting inside the intimidating machine as it walks forward. The GD01 then pushes through a pile of bricks before leaning back and changing into a four-legged form. That transforming feature is the big hook. Instead of acting like a regular robot, the GD01 appears built to move in more than one way. A two-legged mode could help it move through tighter areas. Meanwhile, a four-legged stance could give it more stability. However, Unitree has not shared many details yet. We do not know its range, battery life, top speed, safety systems or where buyers would even legally be able to use it. That matters because a walking 1,100-pound machine raises plenty of questions. The GD01 comes during a busy stretch for Unitree. The company recently opened UniStore, a robot app store that lets users download motion skills for humanoid robots. Early examples appear to focus on dance, martial arts and showy movement more than everyday household help. Unitree also launched a lower-priced dual-arm humanoid robot with a starting price of about $3,960. The company also opened its first direct retail store in Beijing's Wangfujing commercial district. So it appears that Unitree is building a larger robotics ecosystem, not relying on one attention-grabbing machine. At the same time, Unitree is preparing for a public listing on Shanghai's STAR Market. Reuters reported that the company plans to raise about $610 million, mainly to fund embodied AI research and expand its manufacturing base.  ARE ROBOTS COMING TO A MCDONALD’S NEAR YOU? The GD01 may be described as mass-produced, but that does not make it mainstream. A starting price near $574,000 puts it in exotic-car territory. Even then, buyers would need a clear reason to own one. Right now, the most likely uses seem to be entertainment, exhibitions, research, security demos or specialized industrial testing. Theme parks, robotics labs and wealthy collectors may be the only ones to really care about this. Still, what stands out is what the GD01 signals. Giant rideable robots are becoming physical products, even if the first versions are more likely to show up at a tech expo, turn heads and not much else. For most people, the Unitree GD01 is just a preview of things to come. The same technology that helps a rideable robot balance, walk and adjust its body could eventually show up in rescue robots, factory machines, warehouse systems or mobility devices. That does not mean the GD01 itself will change our daily lives. However, the hardware behind it could influence future robots that do useful work. There is also a safety side. Once machines this large can move around people, regulators will need to catch up. A robot that weighs about 1,100 pounds with a rider inside is very different from a delivery robot rolling down a sidewalk. So, while the GD01 looks impressive, the real story goes beyond the viral video. Robotics companies are turning their wild ideas into these huge machines. Take my quiz: How safe is your online security? Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, you’ll get a personalized breakdown of what you’re doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here: CyberGuy.com. HUMANOID ROBOT MALFUNCTIONS, SPARKS VIRAL PANIC Unitree's GD01 is one of those machines that makes you stop and ask, "OK, but who is this really for?" A person sitting inside a walking robot still feels to me like something that belongs on a movie set. Unitree has shown that the GD01 can move and transform. What it has not shown yet is why someone would need one. At more than half a million dollars, the price keeps the hype in check. So maybe the GD01 ends up being a little like the DeLorean: expensive, unusual and built for a very specific kind of buyer. Would you feel excited or uneasy seeing a 1,100-pound rideable robot walking through your neighborhood? 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/6a0c99a6a200899a00eccf7d Umpires in Nationals-Mets game seemingly forget the rules, causing extra-innings delay te 2026-05-19T17:11:02.240Z Umpires in Nationals-Mets game seemingly forget the rules, causing extra-innings delay Baseball is a game of rules. Written rules, unwritten rules, you name it. It seems like there are so many rules in the game of baseball it can be tough to remember them all, unless, of course, it's your job to know those rules like the back of your hand. Speaking of which, the New York Mets and Washington Nationals had a wacky game on Monday night, with the Mets notching 10 runs in the top of the 12th inning to win by an absurd 16-7 score in extras. BRAVES, REDS COMBINE FOR HISTORIC 16-RUN 8TH INNING IN WILD GAME It was the most runs scored in an extra inning in over 40 years, but that might not have even been the craziest part of the game. During that onslaught of offense, the Nationals decided they were tired of watching their pitcher getting shellacked and called in a position player to take the rubber. The umpires looked like they were ready to lay down the law since the Mets were up by less than the requisite eight-run lead needed for the losing team to put a position player on the mound, but there was just one problem: the eight run rule doesn't apply to extra innings. ASTROS PLAYER SWINGS AND MISSES AT THREE PITCHES, WALKS ON BALL THREE AS EVERYONE FORGETS THE COUNT Full disclosure, I wasn't super familiar with the rules regarding position players getting to pitch, but I'm also not being paid by Major League Baseball to enforce the rules, so that's a terrible look for the umpires. Look at how long it took them to get this right! Hell, they even had to call the replay center to get clarification on the rule. How long could that possibly take? METS BROADCASTER KEITH HERNANDEZ'S OBLIVIOUS REACTION TO NEAR-MISS FOUL BALL SENDS SNY BOOTH INTO HYSTERICS The guys in the broadcast booth were able to find the rules in a quarter of the time it took the umps to get clarity. You can see the embarrassment on the umpire's face and in his voice when he announces that, yes, Washington can in fact bring in a position player to pitch. A game that was already taking longer than usual thanks to extra innings and the Mets taking a sledgehammer to the Nationals' bullpen took even longer thanks to the confusion from this group of umpires. I'm sure everyone just wanted to get home at that point, not watch a bunch of dudes in gray slacks hold their fingers to their ears for another five minutes. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Folks in the comments section on X were absolutely letting both the umps and MLB have it. Not a good look, indeed. The best part of all of this is that this was only game one of the series, and it's a four-game set, so it will be interesting to see what this umpire crew has up its sleeve for an encore. One thing is for sure, they will probably be doing a lot of homework this afternoon to try and avoid another incident like this one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c997da200899a00eccf60 Tucson volunteer seeks justice after ICE encounter te 2026-05-19T17:10:21.566Z Tucson volunteer seeks justice after ICE encounter A Tucson rapid response volunteer pepper-sprayed by an unidentified agent during an April ICE traffic stop in South Tucson will address the city council today, after spending weeks trying to file a police report about the assault. On April 6, at least three ICE vehicles were stationed outside the Walgreens on South Sixth Avenue and East 29th Street, conducting a traffic stop in the city of South Tucson. Steven Davis, a volunteer who responds to local ICE activity to document vehicles, agents and actions during raids and traffic stops, arrived at the scene and began filming the encounter from a distance, according to a video of the incident. "I was not obstructing agents or their vehicles," Davis said. "I heeded all commands. I was assured by other agents on the scene that I had the legal right to observe and document." The video shows an unidentified man next to an ICE agent wearing a green face mask, a green plaid shirt and khakis. There were no identifying emblems on the man's clothes and he was holding pepper spray in his left hand. The individual does not identify himself at any point. Another video of the incident shows the same unidentified man holding the spray aimed at a bystander standing against an ICE vehicle. He does not spray. As Davis films from a short distance away, the unidentified man walks past Davis. The second time he walks past, the unidentified man sprays Davis in the eye, with Davis falling to his knees as a community member pulls him to the edge of the scene. "The attack on me was vicious and it was unprovoked," Davis said. "My assailant shot it into my face from a range of about six inches. I crumpled to the ground in immense pain, unable to see, barely able to breathe. It was 30 minutes before I could open my eyes for more than a few seconds." Steven Davis speaks to members of the media outside the South Tucson Police Department on April 30 during his second attempt to file a report over the pepper spray assault he says occurred during an April 6 ICE traffic stop. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The same video shows the unidentified man spraying at another bystander then later walking up to Davis to check on him. "You should be in shame!" one community member shouts in the video. At least three South Tucson Police officers were on the scene during the incident. One video shows an officer pointing at Davis and speaking to South Tucson Police Chief Danny Denogean. This is not Davis' first time observing ICE agents. In January, he recorded a video where five ICE agents stopped and surrounded a man in a truck outside of the Circle K on South Sixth Avenue and Interstate 10. Davis said the driver had just finished buying groceries at a local store. "That was my fourth time (observing) and (documenting) ICE interactions with bystanders or with detainees," Davis said. "I've never had an agent approach me aggressively." With video evidence of the situation, Davis first attempted to file a report of assault with the South Tucson Police Department on April 9. According to Davis, Denogean told Davis and his attorney that the South Tucson Police Department would not allow him to file a report, and that he must take it up with the Department of Homeland Security instead. "If (the) South Tucson (Police Department) won't take a report for this violent and clearly illegal assault, I fear I have no recourse to obtain justice," Davis said in a news release. Members of the media were invited to document Davis' second attempt to file a police report on April 30, alongside community members and Attorney Luis Campos. "I felt horror," Campos said of the videos of Davis' encounter. "I felt horror because this is our community, and I would expect those kinds of things not to happen, and if they do happen, I would expect … law enforcement to actually investigate it." Steven Davis and attorney Luis Campos enter the South Tucson Police Department on April 30 to file a report over an assault Davis says occurred during an April 6 ICE traffic stop. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The legal landscape, however, complicates what might otherwise seem like a straightforward case. The Separation of Powers stated by the Constitution divides federal and local governments to their own jurisdictions, creating limits on state and local officials' ability to interfere with federal enforcement operations. It does not prohibit state prosecution of federal agents for state law violations; an individual agent may be prosecuted for their conduct if there is evidence of breaking of state law. "It was communicated to us that anything regarding federal agents has to go through the Department of Homeland Security through an internal complaint system," Campos said. "We would dispute that because if there is a violation of state law, which Mr. Davis believes there was …there is no absolute immunity. Federal agents can be held accountable, and that accountability starts in a police station with the filing of a report." A key obstacle for both Davis and the police department is that the agent's identity remains unknown. "It was emphasized this was a federal matter for DHS, but we don't even know if the assailant is actually a federal agent or not," Campos said. "That's why an investigation is imperative, so we can determine if this individual is a regular civilian." A clerk at the police department told Davis and Campos that only two officers were on duty and they'd need to wait for the next available officer to file a report. A few minutes later, a resident entered the office and was able to leave a report with a detective, who Davis and Campos were not told was at the station. After an hour, two officers came to take Davis' report. "Giving a police report should be the easy part. It shouldn't take two and a half weeks to get to talk to the department and (let) you give a police report," Davis said. "I have continued to observe (and) respond when our neighbors are being detained or questioned or seized in South Tucson, and in Tucson, and I will continue to do the job that I was trained to do for Tucson Rapid Response." Steven Davis and attorney Luis Campos speak with a clerk at the South Tucson Police Department on April 30, during Davis' second attempt to file a report. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. At the beginning of March, South Tucson's City Council unanimously passed two resolutions related to ICE. The first said that city property and resources cannot be used to help with federal civil immigration enforcement operations, but does not block court-ordered warrants, criminal law enforcement or cooperation with other agencies on criminal investigations. The second establishes identification requirements for law enforcement operating within city limits. South Tucson Police must always identify themselves, display visible department markings on their uniforms, and are not permitted to wear face coverings during calls or routine enforcement. Davis spoke about his experience during the May 5 South Tucson City Council meeting. "I want to know the name of the person who assaulted me," Davis said. "I want to sit across from him in a court of law. I want him to be held accountable for his lawless actions." While Davis is determined to see his assailant face consequences, the path to accountability may be more complicated than a local courtroom. "If (a person) believes they were harmed by a person in federal employment, the remedy is a civil lawsuit in federal court. If they want to press criminal charges, they would need to go to the US Attorney's Office," said South Tucson City Attorney Jon Paladini. "The Constitution provides … sovereign immunity for federal employees in state court … Even if the county attorney were to file some sort of criminal charge, it would automatically get moved to federal court and would be under the jurisdiction of the US Attorney for the State of Arizona." Paladini said that from a practical standpoint, the local police department and county attorney lack the jurisdiction to pursue the case, even if some avenue for recourse exists. "You could call over (the) Department of Homeland Security and try and get the identity of the person, but they aren't required to provide that," Paladini said. "Even if we were to get a search warrant from a state court, the federal government, because of the Supremacy Clause, isn't required to honor it." Davis was undeterred. "If there is still someone who believes that we do not have the right to redress when federal agents assault us, I have a simple message: It's time for you to move on," he said. Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c97a8a200899a00eccf50 Emergency crews respond early Tuesday to a brush fire near Highway 95 and Seventh Street te 2026-05-19T17:02:32.657Z Emergency crews respond early Tuesday to a brush fire near Highway 95 and Seventh Street BULLHEAD CITY - Fire crews responded about 1:08 a.m., Tuesday to reports of a brush fire in the area of Seventh Street and Highway 95. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c9794a200899a00eccf47 Parks & Recreation Commission to discuss rules for e-bikes te 2026-05-19T17:02:12.429Z Parks & Recreation Commission to discuss rules for e-bikes BULLHEAD CITY — The Bullhead City Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a work session Wednesday to discuss possible rules and limitations for use of electric-assist bicycles in the city parks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c977ea200899a00eccf25 PAUL PARISI: The Danger Of AI Rewriting History te 2026-05-19T17:01:50.307Z PAUL PARISI: The Danger Of AI Rewriting History By Paul Parisi | In 1949, George Orwell wrote the novel 1984, in which the fictional character Winston works for the Ministry of Truth in a totalitarian government. His job is to manipulate historical records to justify the Party’s present and future actions. Orwell captures this idea in the chilling line: “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” Today, there is a growing concern that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could play a role in shaping and distorting our understanding of history. AI systems rely on vast and ever-expanding databases of information to generate responses and conclusions. As more data is added the interpretation of what is considered “true” shifts over time. We can already see examples in modern society where new revelations about historical figures lead to dramatic changes in how they are remembered. Statues are removed, holidays reconsidered, and achievements reevaluated or diminished. In Orwell’s dystopian vision, this process was called being “unpersoned”—erased from history altogether. Orwell’s story was influenced in part by real events, particularly the manipulation of information in the Soviet Union. It served as a warning about the dangers of centralized control over truth and historical narrative. Today, while our society is very different, some see parallels in how information is shaped and distributed through AI and social media, raising concerns about influence over public thought. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, an important question emerges: will our nation’s rich historical heritage remain intact, or will it be reshaped by evolving interpretations amplified by AI? Some critics argue that certain modern historical narratives present interpretations that are more opinion-driven than fact-based. An example is the book 1619 that paints a distorted view of the history of the United States of America. This type of invented history is part of the data base AI uses to determine truth Truth is a human characteristic. The Constitution of the United States contains passages that reflect truth. The words in the Declaration of Independence that refer to the “Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” reflect absolute truth as does the reference to “Unalienable Rights”. As AI becomes a more prominent tool in our daily lives, it is essential that we remain aware of its limitations. AI can be a powerful resource, but it does not replace human judgment, critical thinking, or a commitment to truth. If we are to preserve an accurate understanding of history, we must remain engaged, thoughtful, and discerning in how we use and interpret the technologies shaping our world. Paul Parisi is the Arizona Grassroots Director for Our America. The post PAUL PARISI: The Danger Of AI Rewriting History first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c9763a200899a00eccefc Trump backs Paxton in Texas Republican Senate showdown with Cornyn te 2026-05-19T17:01:23.166Z Trump backs Paxton in Texas Republican Senate showdown with Cornyn President Donald Trump is finally taking sides in the contentious and costly Republican Senate primary showdown in Texas between longtime Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton. The president on Tuesday, in a highly anticipated announcement, endorsed Paxton, a MAGA champion. The president's extremely potent endorsement came one week before the runoff between Cornyn and Paxton in right-leaning Texas. "Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate," Trump wrote in a social media post. The two heated rivals topped a crowded field of contenders in an early March primary, but since no one cleared the 50% threshold, the nomination race headed into overtime, with the runoff election on May 26. Trump teased his long-awaited endorsement on the grounds of his colossal ballroom, which is still under construction as the Senate mulls whether to provide hundreds of millions in security funding for the project. He decided that now was the time to endorse, after several months of staying neutral, because early voting for the next week's runoff had opened.  "There are those that say whoever I endorse is going to win," Trump said. "I don't know if that's true, but historically, that's absolutely true. I just don't like to say it because I don't like to brag." Cornyn or Paxton will face off in the general election against rising Democratic Party star state Rep. James Talarico, who topped progressive firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a vocal Trump critic, in the Democrats' primary. Talarico is trying to become the first Democrat in nearly four decades to win a Senate election in right-leaning Texas. PAXTON VOWS HE'S STAYING IN THE SENATE RACE This year's Senate showdown in Texas is one of a handful across the country that could determine if Republicans hold their majority in the chamber in the midterm elections. The GOP currently controls the Senate 53-47. Paxton has faced a slew of scandals and legal problems that have battered him over the past decade, as well as his ongoing messy divorce. But Trump, in his endorsement, said "Paxton has gone through a lot, in many cases, very unfairly, but he is a Fighter, and knows how to WIN. Our Country needs Fighters, and also Loyalty to the Cause of Greatness." Trump added that "John Cornyn is a good man, and I worked well with him, but he was not supportive of me when times were tough." Pointing to the senator's past criticism of him, Trump added, "John was very late in backing me in what turned out to be a Historic Run for the Republican Nomination, and then, the Presidency." The president took to social media the day after the March primary to say that an endorsement would be coming soon and that he would "be asking the candidate that I don’t Endorse to immediately DROP OUT OF THE RACE!" TRUMP TEASES ENDORSEMENT COMING SOON IN CRUCIAL GOP CLASH And multiple sources at the time told Fox News and other news organizations that it was likely that Cornyn would land the president's support. Hours later, Paxton said that he would stay in the race for the Republican Senate nomination even if Trump endorsed Cornyn. Asked if he would end his Senate bid if Trump backed Cornyn, Paxton, a MAGA firebrand and longtime Trump supporter and ally, said no in an interview with Real America's Voice. "I’ve spent a year of my life campaigning against John Cornyn because John has not represented the people of Texas well," Paxton argued. "He’s been against Trump in both of his elections, said he shouldn’t run last time. ... The people of Texas, at least the Republicans, would like something different."  Asked about Paxton's comments, Trump said a day later in a Politico interview, "Well, that’s bad for him to say… maybe that leads me to go the other direction," the president added. CONTENTIOUS REPUBLICAN SENATE PRIMARY IN TEXAS HEADED INTO OVERTIME In a twist, Paxton said a few hours later that he would "consider dropping out of this race if Senate Leadership agrees to lift the filibuster and passes the SAVE America Act." The bill, formally titled the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, would, if passed into law, require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The GOP-backed bill passed the Republican-controlled House but faces legislative roadblocks in the Senate due to opposition from Democrats. "The Save America Act is the most important bill the U.S. Senate could ever pass, and I'm committed to helping President Trump get it done," Paxton wrote in a social media post. "For the good of our country and for the good of passing President Trump's agenda, I am determined to help him get this done," he added. And Paxton charged, "John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill." A Trump endorsement never came in the ensuing days and weeks, and the ‘Save America Act' remains stalled in Congress. The Cornyn campaign and aligned super PACs spent nearly $100 million in the primary campaign to run ads attacking Paxton and Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt — who came in third — with the senator charging in the closing weeks of the campaign that Democrats would flip the seat in the general election if Paxton was the GOP's nominee. Cornyn, his allies and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the campaign arm of the Senate GOP, repeatedly took aim at Paxton over his political bagage. "Over the next 12 weeks, Texas Republican primary voters will hear more about my record of delivering conservative victories in the United States Senate, and learn more about Ken's indefensible personal behavior and failures in office," Cornyn told reporters on Tuesday night. "Just like the primary, we have a plan to win the runoff, and we are in the process of executing it," Cornyn said. "Judgment day is coming for Ken Paxton."  Paxton, who has grabbed significant national attention the past dozen years by filing lawsuits against the Obama and Biden administrations, told supporters on primary night, "As we head into this runoff, we're going to make the choice even clearer. While John Cornyn was cutting deals on gun control and amnesty, I was suing corrupt Joe Biden over 107 times." And he charged, "John Cornyn spent around $100 million trying to buy this seat. We’ve spent around $5 million." In a social media post, Paxton touted, "The truth is clear: No one has been more loyal to Donald Trump than me—fighting the stolen 2020 election, being in Mar-a-Lago when he announced his 2024 campaign, and standing with him in NY in the face of lawfare." ROUND TWO OF CORNYN VS. PAXTON GETS UNDER WAY Trump, as the Texas race moved to a runoff, urged, "for the good of the Party, and our Country, itself, be allowed to go on any longer. IT MUST STOP NOW!" And pointing to Talarico, the president argued, "We have an easy to beat, Radical Left Opponent, and we have to TOTALLY FOCUS on putting him away, quickly and decisively." "Both John and Ken ran great races, but not good enough. Now, this one, must be PERFECT!" Trump warned. Trump, whose clout over the GOP remains immense, stayed neutral in the Republican primary race. All three candidates, who sought the president's endorsement, were in attendance just ahead of the primary as Trump held an event in Corpus Christi, Texas. "They're in a little race together," Trump said of Cornyn and Paxton. "You know that, right? A little bit of a race. It's going to be an interesting one, right? They’re both great people, too." Helping Cornyn land the president's endorsement was an intense lobbying campaign by Senate Republican leaders. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters the day after the primary that Cornyn had "a great night" against Paxton. The top Senate Republican spent the last several months bending Trump’s ear at every opportunity to jump into the race and back the longtime incumbent. "He's positioned to win the runoff, and if the president endorses early, it saves everybody a lot of money, and a lot of, you know, just 10 weeks of another spirited campaign on our side that keeps us from spending time focusing on the Democrats," Thune said. Thune spoke with Cornyn the day after the primary, and believed that Talarico was the more formidable match-up for Republicans in November — one that Cornyn was better suited to win.  "The matchup that's good for us is John Cornyn at the top of the ticket," Thune said. NRSC communications director Joanna Rodriguez told Fox News Digital, "John Cornyn remains the only candidate who guarantees state Rep. Talarico never becomes a United States senator and ensures the fight for President Trump’s Senate majority is waged in true battleground states, not Texas." And the Thune-aligned Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), the top super PAC backing Senate Republicans, which through the aligned One Nation public advocacy group, spent millions on behalf of Cornyn in the primary campaign, stayed out of the runoff campaign. Meanwhile, a GOP political operative in Trump's orbit told Fox News Digital, "Talarico being the nominee makes President Trump's endorsement of Cornyn more important than ever." While Trump stayed neutral during the heated primary campaign, his top pollster, Tony Fabrizio, helped the Cornyn campaign. And veteran Republican strategist Chris LaCivita, who served as co-campaign manager of Trump's 2024 White House bid, consulted for a top Cornyn-aligned super PAC.  But on the Paxton side of the playing field, operatives and donors were confident they could unseat the senator. Dan Eberhart, an oil drilling chief executive officer and prominent Republican donor and bundler who supports Paxton, told Fox News Digital, "This was Cornyn’s shot to fend off his challenger by getting over 50%, and he couldn’t do it. The runoff voters will be even less friendly territory for Cornyn." Pointing to former longtime Senate GOP leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who has often acted as a Trump foil, Eberhart said, "This race is about MAGA vs. McConnell." Meanwhile, Lone Star Liberty, a pro-Paxton super PAC, circulated a memo ahead after the primary that shrugged off threats that Cornyn would succeed in the runoff by continuing to hammer the attorney general over his litany of scandals, arguing there was nothing new to offer. "Cornyn’s talk of ‘unleashing’ new attacks in the runoff is bluster," the memo states. "The truth is that from day one, his forces fired every bullet they had. There are no new attacks left — only more of the same, at ever-greater cost and with ever-diminishing returns." Fox News' Rich Edson and Patrick Ward contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c974fa200899a00eccef3 Panda Express workers called police over MAGA hat, customer says te 2026-05-19T17:01:03.685Z Panda Express workers called police over MAGA hat, customer says A conservative vlogger claims Panda Express employees called the police on him after he wore a MAGA hat and gave a "thumbs up" gesture to a cook inside a Washington state restaurant. "Panda Express kicked out @DannyRebel333 and Myself out for Simply for wearing a MAGA hat, and giving a thumbs up to a cook that just stood and Stared at me the whole time because of my Hat," vlogger Chris Sims said in a May 11 post on X.  "I asked if there was an issue and the cook said ‘Your Hat’ so I asked if he supported it," Sims wrote.  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SUSPENDED AFTER MAGA HAT SPARKS DISPUTE "They proceeded to call the police, and falsely say we were refusing to leave," he added. "I left the store and stood on the sidewalk and multiple employees came out to intimidate me to leave and stop filming on the public sidewalk. The Police informed the staff that we did nothing wrong, the woman who called 911 cried and walked back into the building. No crime, No disturbance, Just a hat and a Thumbs up. This is blatant political discrimination. Panda Express should be ashamed and hold its employees to higher standards." The vloggers said they were livestreaming their visit to the restaurant but then questioned what was happening when one of the restaurant workers appeared to be staring at them.  SEATTLE DEMOCRAT REJECTS WEALTH 'EXODUS’ CONCERNS AS BUSINESSES FLEE FOR LOWER-TAX STATES In a statement to Fox News Digital, a Panda Restaurant Group spokesperson acknowledged the incident and said, "We want everyone who walks into Panda Express to feel welcome and treated with respect." The spokesperson added, "We have been reviewing the details and understand the situation was handled and addressed at the restaurant level. We’ve reinforced to all our associates the importance of delivering a consistent, welcoming experience for every guest." STARBUCKS CUTS JOBS IN SEATTLE AS FORMER CEO HOWARD SCHULTZ BLASTS ‘SOCIALIST’ MAYOR Fox News Digital reached out to the Tacoma Police Department, the City of Lakewood Police Department and Danny Rebel and Chris Sims for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c973ca200899a00ecceea Trump pulls back curtain on White House ballroom’s fortress-like defenses above and deep below te 2026-05-19T17:00:44.033Z Trump pulls back curtain on White House ballroom’s fortress-like defenses above and deep below President Donald Trump gave reporters a fresh look Tuesday at construction of the new White House ballroom, touting it as a hardened security structure that runs six stories into the ground.  "This goes down very deep," Trump said Tuesday from outside of the White House, motioning for reporters to check out construction updates. "You get a better view right over here. … These are already down two floors. That is down about six stories deep. That's big stuff. Normally, when you build a ballroom, you build it flat. You just throw the ballroom. It would have been built."  Trump said the future White House ballroom not just as an event venue, but as a hardened security structure designed to support presidential operations and large gatherings amid heightened concerns following a shooting tied to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. 'SHARK TANK' STAR BACKS TRUMP'S WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM PLAN AMID SECURITY CONCERNS: ‘IT’S BIPARTISAN’ Trump revealed that the ballroom will run about six stories deep, describing the building as made of "impenetrable" steel and four-inch-thick glass. He said 9,000 pounds of concrete is being used. He said the building would include a military hospital research facilities, various meeting rooms and security infrastructure tied to drone and missile defense. The roof is "dead flat" with "absolutely nothing but strength on it," said Trump as he went on to describe the roof as a "drone port" with "unlimited numbers of drones" and military positioning capacity. "I hate to use the word snipers, but we have great sniper capacities built for our snipers. Not the enemy snipers, our snipers. And because of the height, we get a very clear view of everything all over Washington," said Trump. PHOTOS: THE MAKING OF TRUMP’S WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM, A LOOK AT THE CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS Responding to questions about the ballroom funding, Trump said Congress is approving funds for security enhancements, while stressing that he and donors, who are funding the project, "put up a lot of money to build" the new ballroom.  The Senate parliamentarian rejected Republicans’ effort to include a $1 billion White House and Secret Service security funding proposal in a reconciliation package on Sunday, with the request tied in part to security upgrades for Trump’s planned East Wing ballroom and broader White House security needs. TRUMP’S DC BEAUTIFICATION PUSH WINS RARE DEM PRAISE AS PRESIDENT SNAPS LANDMARKS BACK TO LIFE The ballroom is also facing a National Trust for Historic Preservation lawsuit arguing the administration lacked authority in demolishing the East Wing, though the litigation has not fully resolved the project’s future. Construction and landscaping projects across Washington, D.C., have accelerated in recent months as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in July, with many fountains across the city being restored. During the press preview, Trump also revealed he made a "multimillion" contribution toward restoration work around Lafayette Park and nearby White House grounds during an exchange on the beautification projects he is doing around Washington, D.C. New fountains in Lafayette Park, located in downtown D.C., were turned on for the first time last month. Nine fountains are being rehabilitated and returned to service, while nine other operational fountains are set to receive maintenance and system upgrades, according to the National Park Service. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for additional comment Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c92eca200899a00ecce31 Patel says FBI is 'manhunting' terror suspects around the globe after two high-value captures te 2026-05-19T16:42:20.754Z Patel says FBI is 'manhunting' terror suspects around the globe after two high-value captures FBI Director Kash Patel said Monday that the FBI is "manhunting" terror suspects anywhere they hide after the bureau captured two high-value targets, including an alleged Iran-linked terrorist and a senior member of Tren de Aragua (TdA). Patel highlighted the complexity of the simultaneous foreign transfers of custody on "Hannity" and warned that the FBI was "manhunting these people around the globe, putting national security first, and making sure their exploits and ties to terrorism are fully unraveled," calling it the bureau's greatest priority. FBI BRINGS IRAQI MAN ACCUSED OF COORDINATING NEARLY 20 TERROR ATTACKS IN EUROPE TO FACE TRIAL IN NEW YORK Jose Enrique Martinez Flores was extradited from Colombia, and Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, an Iraqi terror suspect, was sent to New York on federal terror charges.  Flores, also known as "Chuqui," was allegedly part of TdA's inner circle, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. He is the highest-ranking TdA member to face justice in the United States.  He is charged with one count of conspiring to provide material support to TdA in the form of personnel, including himself, and one count of providing material support to the organization. FIRST TREN DE ARAGUA GANG MEMBER EXTRADITED TO US ON HISTORIC TERRORISM CHARGES APPEARS BEFORE HOUSTON JUDGE Patel said Flores is "directly tied as a senior-most member of Tren de Aragua," adding that the FBI is trying to "clean up President Biden's open border policies." Al-Saadi and his associates allegedly planned and coordinated 18 attacks in the name of Ashab al-Yamin, a pro-Iranian Islamist group that has taken credit for attacks against Jewish schools, synagogues and charities in Europe, as well as American, Israeli and Iranian opposition targets, according to the FBI. He is running "a campaign of targeted attacks across Europe... And then he had specifically planned at the behest of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian terrorist organization, to conduct a flurry of attacks, terrorist attacks in New York, California and Arizona," Patel said, citing the indictment. "We're capturing those that were allowed into our country under the corrupt policies of the prior administration and stopping those terror attacks on American soil," he added.  "And we're going to keep looking for every single one of these individuals who wish to do harm to our way of life and invade our country who got here illegally." Fox News Digital's Robert McGreevy, Louis Casiano and Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c92d9a200899a00ecce28 Bet on Angels to ride momentum after Zack Neto's walk-off homer ended Athletics' no-hit bid te 2026-05-19T16:42:01.035Z Bet on Angels to ride momentum after Zack Neto's walk-off homer ended Athletics' no-hit bid We were treated to a fantastic NBA Playoff game last night, and a very good NHL Playoff game as well, so I wouldn't blame you if you missed some of what happened in the baseball games. The Mets scored 10 runs in an inning, and the Diamondbacks, Rays and Marlins put up double-digit runs. The Padres shut out the Dodgers 1-0, but the best game was between these two, the Athletics and Angels. The Athletics had a chance to make some history last night, but it didn't happen. They had a no-hitter going from J.T. Ginn. The Athletics finally scored a run in the top of the ninth inning and were leading the game 1-0. Ginn went out and was ready to complete the game. Unfortunately for him, the first batter he faced, Adam Frazier, hit a single. The next batter, Zack Neto, hit a two-run homer, winning the game for the Angels. It was a rough way for the Athletics to lose and put them under .500 for the season. Looking to turn their fate today is Jacob Lopez. I'm sure that Ginn's start, while having a disappointing ending, inspired the team to try and deliver their absolute best. I'm not sure that Lopez has the stuff to get a no-hitter done or deliver a clean game at all. He is 3-2 with a 5.80 ERA and a 1.71 WHIP for the season. He is about the same on the road as he is at home in terms of performances. He has never faced any Angels hitters before today. The Los Angeles Angels had hope for a little while in this season. However, the last 30 days have been a complete disaster. They were 11-10 on April 17. They are now 17-31, going 6-21 over their last 27 games. Here is what that stretch has looked like: four losses, a win, seven losses, a win, two losses, two wins, two losses, a win, six losses and Monday's win. That's a really tough stretch of baseball to deal with. The good news is that this division is still winnable if they can turn things around quickly. ANGELS SEEM COMPLETELY UNAWARE THEY ARE THE WORST TEAM IN MLB: 'OUR BEST BASEBALL IS AHEAD OF US' Mike Trout is having a somewhat resurgent season, but it looks like it will be wasted again. Maybe last night will give them some momentum. Looking to capture that momentum is Reid Detmers, who makes the start tonight. Detmers is just 1-4 for the season with a 4.38 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He has been about the same on the road as he has been at home. None of his starts have been terrible. He only has two outings where he has allowed more than three earned runs. Athletics hitters are 8-for-32 against him, but outside of Jonah Heim, the team is 3-for-14. A day after the teams combined for three total runs, the teams have an opportunity to knock around a couple of pitchers. Detmers is the better starter in the game, and I think that type of thing matters. We should expect the Angels to win this game. However, I don't trust either team's bullpen. I'm going to take the Angels through five innings. I don't have a player prop, but I do lean to the over through five innings and for the full game. Both teams struggled to score yesterday, so I think the bats heat up a bit in this one. The problem is neither team is all that great on offense, so I would only sprinkle this, or just not play it at all. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c92c5a200899a00ecce1f Second batch of UFO files set to be released after lawmaker teased ‘holy crap’ moment te 2026-05-19T16:41:41.577Z Second batch of UFO files set to be released after lawmaker teased ‘holy crap’ moment The Trump administration is expected to release a second wave of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAP) files, with officials teasing the next batch of UFO files will be made public "very soon."  Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Monday in a social media post that the declassified documents are "actively being processed for publication," adding that there will be "more to come very soon."  The promise comes on the heels of federal officials’ release of "never-before-seen" files and videos relating to UAPs earlier this month in an effort to increase transparency surrounding the government’s knowledge of otherworldly phenomena.  Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn. – an outspoken supporter of the disclosure movement – teased the reveal after the initial May 8 release. GOVERNMENT WITHHOLDING INFORMATION ON UFOS FROM THE PUBLIC, GOP REP SAYS "The 1st drop will be big but in comparison to what is coming they will be a drop in the bucket," Burchett said in an X post. "I would say ‘Holy Crap’ is coming."  Earlier this week, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself walking alongside a handcuffed alien while flanked by security at a military base. Another AI-generated image depicted Trump behind the controls of a spaceship as other ships are destroyed in the background.  The ongoing release of declassified files is part of Trump’s Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE) program. DECLASSIFIED APOLLO MOON DOCS DESCRIBE UNEXPLAINED MYSTERIES, UFO LIGHTS 'LIKE THE FOURTH OF JULY' Photos from the first of what is expected to be a series of releases show strangely shaped objects captured on film during both the Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 space missions.  Another photo taken from the moon’s surface appears to show a grouping of three small dots in the sky, with a transcript of communications between Apollo 17 operators revealing an exchange over the unknown objects. GOT A TIP? "Now we’ve got a few very bright particles or fragments or something that go drifting by as we maneuver," an operator reported to the command center. PENTAGON’S DECLASSIFIED UAP FOOTAGE FUELS AMERICANS' BELIEF IN ALIENS: ‘WE’RE NOT ALONE' "Roger. Understand," the center replied. FOLLOW US ON X "There's a whole bunch of big ones on my window down there – just bright. It looks like the Fourth of July out of Ron's window," another operator said. "Yes. Now you can see some of them in shape. They're very jagged, angular fragments that are tumbling," the first operator added. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Yet another pair of photos included in the first release and compiled by the FBI show other UAPs in the same area as U.S. aircraft on New Years Eve 1999.  The incremental release is part of a multi-agency effort to promote transparency regarding UAPs within the federal government and is spearheaded by Trump. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), and any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters. GOD BLESS AMERICA!" Trump wrote in a previous post to Truth Social.  The move was celebrated by the heads of various federal agencies, including NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. "I applaud President Trump’s whole-of-government effort to bring greater transparency to the American people on unidentified anomalous phenomena," Isaacman said.  Fox News Digital reached out to the Pentagon for comment.   Fox News' Peter Doocy and Robert McGreevy contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c92b2a200899a00ecce16 WHO head 'deeply concerned' over 'scale and speed' of Ebola spread, says emergency committee will meet te 2026-05-19T16:41:22.002Z WHO head 'deeply concerned' over 'scale and speed' of Ebola spread, says emergency committee will meet The head of the World Health Organization announced a meeting of his emergency committee regarding the "scale and speed" of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo and Uganda on Tuesday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus cited data saying there have been over 500 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in recent weeks, and 33 confirmed cases. There have been two confirmed cases in Uganda. The outbreak has seen a total of 131 fatalities. "I'm deeply concerned about the scale ‌and ⁠speed of the epidemic," Tedros said in a Tuesday statement. Tedros is meeting with the WHO's Emergency Committee later Tuesday. US ISSUES URGENT TRAVEL WARNING AS DEADLY EBOLA OUTBREAK SPREADS OVERSEAS There are several factors that have made the WHO concerned about the potential ​for further spread, such as cases in urban ​areas, including ⁠Kampala, Uganda, and Goma in the DRC, as well as the conflict-affected province of Ituri. The WHO has approved $3.9 million in ​emergency funding to support national authorities as they respond to the outbreak. The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency on Sunday, and the U.S. issued an urgent travel warning for the DRC shortly after on Monday. UGANDA STARTS CLINICAL TRIAL OF VACCINE FOR SUDAN STRAIN OF EBOLA AMID NEW OUTBREAK Officials said the outbreak was caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus, a rarer variant for which existing vaccines may be less effective. The State Department warns that Ebola is a "rare, severe and often fatal hemorrhagic fever illness." The virus can spread through direct contact with infected individuals, bodily fluids, infected corpses and objects contaminated with the virus. CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER DESCRIBES UNCERTAINTY AFTER 3 DEATHS AMID HANTAVIRUS PROBE "The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Ituri province," the advisory noted. "Do not travel to this area for any reason." The development comes as global health officials continue monitoring a rare hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship, which left multiple passengers and crew members sick, and caused three deaths. As of May 13, the WHO said 11 hantavirus cases had been identified in connection with the cruise outbreak, including eight confirmed cases, two probable cases and one inconclusive case. Fox News' Andrea Margolis and Michael Sinkewicz and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c928aa200899a00ecce0a Trump Endorses Paxton in Final Week of G.O.P. Senate Runoff in Texas te 2026-05-19T16:40:42.699Z Trump Endorses Paxton in Final Week of G.O.P. Senate Runoff in Texas The president had long considered backing Senator John Cornyn, but Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, carried the support of the MAGA base. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c9275a200899a00eccdec Pima County refers Nanos perjury allegations to AG te 2026-05-19T16:40:21.458Z Pima County refers Nanos perjury allegations to AG The Pima County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to refer perjury allegations against Sheriff Chris Nanos to the Arizona Attorney General's Office, stopping short of removing him from office. The board voted unanimously in March to compel Nanos to answer questions under oath about his disciplinary history, department management and conduct in office. Nanos skipped the April 21 hearing, instead sending his attorney and a 12-page letter addressing questions about his prior law enforcement record, department budget, and the department's work with federal immigration officials. Supervisors discussed the situation during their May 12 meeting, with District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy immediately moving to declare the office of Pima County Sheriff as vacant and begin the replacement procedure. Christy's motion failed without a second. Following weeks of discussion about whether Nanos' incomplete testimony could be grounds for removal under state law, the board ultimately followed its legal counsel's advice, which led to two actions. The board took no action to declare the office vacant and referred allegations of perjury to the Arizona Attorney General's Office. The board took no position on whether Nanos committed perjury, voting 4-0 with Christy abstaining. The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to refer perjury allegations against Nanos to the Arizona Attorney General's Office. District 1 Supervisor Rex Scott said his chief concern was Nanos' apparent unwillingness to build trust within the department, citing a Pima County Deputy's Organization no-confidence vote that drew more than 250 votes in favor and 60 abstentions, with not a single vote of confidence in Nanos' leadership. "That's very telling with regard to climate and feelings about the stewardship of the department uh by its frontline employees," Scott said. "Just as telling are the emails and letters board offices have received from current and former Pima County Sheriff's Department employees who have expressed no faith or trust in the sheriff's leadership. They've offered very specific examples of pettiness, favoritism, rash decisionmaking." Scott said some letters from department employees expressed support for Nanos, but said Nanos needs to bring everyone together and take concrete steps to rebuild the department's culture, including acknowledging what Scott called "the obvious" — that there is an internal crisis of confidence in his leadership — and reaching out publicly and privately to seek honest dialogue and rebuild trust. "Based on the advice of legal counsel, I do not believe, and obviously the majority of the board agrees, that we have the right to remove the sheriff, declare the office vacant. He met his obligations under the statute, but I think it's important that we make the referral to the attorney general's office," Scott said. "And what is most important is that the sheriff take immediate action to repair the extraordinary climate of distrust and lack of faith in his leadership." District 5 Supervisor Andrés Cano acknowledged community members concerned about public safety who felt discouraged by a sheriff whose values they don't share. He shared his experience as a college student living in Maricopa County under Sheriff Joe Arpaio when SB 1070 was passed. SB 1070, passed by the Arizona Legislature in 2010, required law enforcement to check the immigration status of anyone they stopped or detained if they had reasonable suspicion the person was in the country illegally, and made it a state crime to be in Arizona without documentation. "I know this because I lived through it," Cano said. "Just blocks from my dorm room, I watched families and immigrants living in fear, and most importantly, I watched neighbors lose faith in what public safety was supposed to mean." Cano said he learned it was not the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors' duty to remove Arpaio, but the voters' duty to recall him. Cano noted that a sheriff, unlike a police chief, is elected rather than appointed and cannot be easily dismissed, saying the board had used what he called a "narrowly defined statute" to question Nanos before legal counsel informed them of their limitations. Cano said the board's focus going forward would be listening to resident concerns about public safety and investing in sheriff's department employees. District 3 Supervisor Jennifer Allen said that residents in her predominantly rural district rely on the sheriff's department for rapid response, justice and accountability. "I want to thank the department for stepping up. I imagine that this has been an incredibly difficult process and will still continue to be difficult. Leadership is so incredibly important, and leadership from our sheriff is so incredibly important," Allen said. "I hope that what we see in the path ahead is true leadership that looks out for the interests of the full team that looks out for the interests of all Pima County residents and reinstates the trust that is needed in our community in our sheriff's department." Ian Stash is University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at istash@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c901fa200899a00eccd9c Victims of San Diego Mosque Shooting Remembered as Heroes and Leaders te 2026-05-19T16:30:23.469Z Victims of San Diego Mosque Shooting Remembered as Heroes and Leaders Muslim groups identified the three men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c8e25a200899a00eccd76 What comes next: ASU women’s flag football club at forefront of sports rapid growth te 2026-05-19T16:21:57.099Z What comes next: ASU women’s flag football club at forefront of sports rapid growth PHOENIX – When Sierra and Sophia Smith graduated from Chandler Hamilton High School, they raised a simple but important question for their athletic futures. “What comes next?”  The Smiths had excelled at flag football for the Huskies. After they graduated they knew they wanted to continue the sport but they weren’t sure how to do it. Two years ago, there was no women’s flag football club at ASU, so the Smiths went to work.  “We started intramurals with the team but then we were like, ‘Let’s just start a (club) team,’” Sophia said.  The process wasn’t easy. They had to restart conversations with administrators multiple times to get approval, and the team hosted its own fundraisers. “Funding was definitely a big challenge for us and just getting people on board and proving we could be successful,” Sophia said.  Despite the challenges, they launched a team within a year. Two years later, the Smiths and the Sun Devils found themselves competing on the sport’s biggest collegiate stage to date. On April 18 and 19, ASU hosted the first Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic for women, an event that took place on ASU’s Tempe campus. But ASU didn’t just host, the Sun Devils proved that they belonged by advancing to the semifinals.  It was everything the Smiths hoped for and worked to build.  “It’s a dream come true,” Sophia said. “We’ve been planning this for the last two years and just watching it come together was truly amazing.” Laying that foundation and watching it blossom so quickly led to a lot of memorable moments for which even coach Jesse Pap wasn’t prepared.  “It was kind of surreal,” Pap said. “To know that we started this program and now we’re competing with some of the best teams in the country, it was an honor.” Pap said the Fiesta Bowl Classic was a major step forward, not only for ASU but for the sport.  “This was the inflection point,” Pap said. “This is where everything starts to move forward.” Pap wasn’t the only one feeling emotional. Assistant coach Mike Brown felt the same way.  Brown has nearly 30 years of coaching experience with boys football and basketball, but this is Brown’s first time coaching women’s flag football. For Brown, the transition was a challenge, but it had its rewards.  “My job is to be the best right-hand man I can be,” Brown said. “After this event, this was by far the most impactful experience of my coaching life.” One of Brown’s challenges was helping to guide a team with players of every experience level. On one end of the spectrum was sophomore Marie McCaa, who had never played flag football but considers herself athletic due to experience playing other sports. When McCaa joined the team she was raw.   “I didn’t know a thing about football, even flag football,” McCaa said. “I was just a little fish out there.”  Eventually, McCaa slid into a role modeled just for her. She plays rusher on the defensive side with a goal to put pressure on the quarterback. McCaa quickly realized that her position was like any other position she has played in sports. The most important thing was to use her athleticism and that’s what stood out to the coaches. “There were many things that went into it like angles, agility and power,” McCaa said. “But as the season progressed I learned to just have fun with it and do what I do best.”  While McCaa was learning the game for the first time, other girls with years of experience were leading the way. Rylen Bourguet has been playing flag football since she was 5. Her father owns Tucson Turf Elite Football, a prominent club and travel flag football organization based in Tucson for ages 5 to 18 that has won numerous national titles.  “I have three older brothers and two younger brothers,” Bourguet said. “When my older brothers started playing football, I just sat down and watched them play but once I got to the right age I decided to put on the cleats and join their team.” Bourguet is a two-way player for ASU. She plays wide receiver and safety. At the Fiesta Bowl, she showed off her offensive skills for two days, hauling in 60 catches for 627 yards and 11 touchdowns. Aside from her stats, her experience paid off during one of ASU’s most defining moments in the tournament.  In pool play, ASU had to defeat Alabama State. The Sun Devils started off hot, scoring two touchdown passes in the first half but found themselves in a tight ballgame in the second half. With less than a minute remaining on the clock, Bourguet caught the game-winning touchdown for the Sun Devils to secure a 27-20 victory.  The Sun Devils advanced to the quarterfinals and beat USC but later fell in the semifinals against the University of Central Florida. Despite the loss, the game against Alabama State meant everything to Bourguet.  “There really are no breaks, you have to stay locked in the whole time,” Bourguet said. “That’s a moment every athlete wants to be in and I’m proud our quarterback Allison Rodriquez trusted me in that moment.” The Sun Devils never would have dreamed this is where they would end up a few months into their season. Earlier in the year, they struggled like any new team would. They were shut out in their first game, but by the end of the season their growth was undeniable.  “If you knock us down, we’re not staying there…that’s our grit,” Brown said. “We had players who had never played football before and you couldn’t tell by the end of the year.” As women’s flag football progresses in the nation and world, participation numbers are improving dramatically. In just a few years, participation in state-sanctioned high school girls’ flag football has shot up from around 15,000 players in 2021 to almost 70,000 in 2025, with children participating nationwide.  The crowning moment (for now) came in January when all three NCAA divisions voted to add women’s flag football to the Emerging Sports for Women program For schools like ASU, those numbers and that vote represent more than just improvement. They represent an opportunity for more girls and women who love the sport, with a hurdle now cleared for young athletes to potentially work towards a career.  For Sierra and Sophia Smith, that opportunity is exactly why they built this program. ASU’s slub team didn’t exist just two years ago and had to restart the recognition process multiple times while fighting for funding. To watch the sport’s dramatic and rapid progression is meaningful to them.  “Our main focus is youth athletes and just showing them they can do anything they put their mind to,” Sophia said.  As Sierra and Sophia enter their senior year, they can’t wait to see what comes next. The post What comes next: ASU women’s flag football club at forefront of sports rapid growth appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c8e05a200899a00eccd4b California woman killed in downtown Kingman crash involving two semis te 2026-05-19T16:21:25.646Z California woman killed in downtown Kingman crash involving two semis Authorities have released the name of a Downey, California woman killed in a three-vehicle collision in downtown Kingman on May 18. Officers responded to the crash in the 1100 block of W. Beale Street at 10:48 a.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c8defa200899a00eccd25 'The Apprentice' star Sebastian Stan blasted as 'out of touch' for anti-Trump meltdown at Cannes te 2026-05-19T16:21:03.069Z 'The Apprentice' star Sebastian Stan blasted as 'out of touch' for anti-Trump meltdown at Cannes Sebastian Stan sparked backlash online after warning America was in a "really, really bad place," with critics blasting the "The Apprentice" star as an out of touch Hollywood elite disconnected from everyday Americans. Stan, who starred as Donald Trump in the 2024 biopic, opened up about the current state of America while at Cannes to promote his new film, "Fjord." "It’s just not a laughing matter, to be honest," he told Variety when asked how he felt about his past work on "The Apprentice" now that Trump is serving out his second term as president. "It isn’t." "I think we’re in a really, really bad place. I really do," Stan added. "And to be honest with you, when you’re looking at what’s happening, right — if we’re talking about the consolidation of the media, censorship, threats, the supposed lawsuits that seemingly never end but don’t actually go anywhere. You know, the writing was on the wall. We encountered all that with the movie." VINCE VAUGHN EXPOSES HOLLYWOOD'S ELITIST MINDSET: ‘WE’RE SMART… YOU’RE AN IDIOT' IF YOU DISAGREE The actor recalled the controversy surrounding "The Apprentice" before it debuted at Cannes in 2024. "Three days before the festival, [we were] unsure if the movie was going to play the festival," Stan said. "So maybe people are paying attention more to that film, I think it will stand the test of time for that. But we went through all of it, right before Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert and so on. So, I wish it wasn’t like that." But not everyone agreed with Stan’s bleak assessment of the country, with critics arguing the Marvel star was out of touch with the realities facing most Americans. "These idiots live in a bubble," one X user commented. "No real Americans think this way." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Ahh yes. A multi millionaire telling people how this country is horrible. The people are oppressed, have censorship and no hope. By the way please pay $18 ticket and see my movie," another person wrote. One comment read, "The opinions of the elites don't matter at all. The elites are those who live in guarded multimillion dollar homes, gated communities patrolled by security, with million dollar incomes, & have zero connection to the ordinary common citizens. They're too out of touch with reality." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Some users praised the "Thunderbolts" star for voicing concerns they said extended beyond partisan politics. "It's not Trump, it's the entire super pac system," one user wrote. "Stop getting distracted by Trump, he's a symptom of something bigger. You're annoyed by the lump and ignoring the cancer..." "Wow, this might be the dumbest comment section I've ever seen," one added. "I thought Americans finally woke up about trump but I can see only idiots being upset about what Sebastian is rightfully saying." Stan's comments followed Javier Bardem's decision to wade into politics while promoting his film "The Beloved." Bardem called out world leaders — including President Trump, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu — for exhibiting "male ​toxic behavior." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c8ddba200899a00eccd1c Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon as he continues to recover from injury te 2026-05-19T16:20:43.488Z Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon as he continues to recover from injury Wimbledon will be without one of the biggest stars in tennis. Seven-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz announced on social media that he will withdraw from the tournament he's won twice. "My recovery is going well and I'm feeling much better, but unfortunately I'm still not ready to be able to compete, which is why I have to withdraw from the grass-court swing at Queen's and Wimbledon," Alcaraz posted to social media. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "They are two truly special tournaments for me and I will miss them a lot. We’ll keep working to come back as soon as possible!" The 23-year-old is dealing with inflammation of the tendon sheath in his wrist. He sustained the injury during the first round of the Barcelona Open in April. Alcaraz is already set to miss the French Open, where he's the two-time defending champion, because of the injury. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! With Alcaraz out, Jannik Sinner is the favorite to win the French Open. Alcaraz has won Wimbledon twice, in 2023 and 2024. The Spaniard has emerged as one of the most dominant players in the sport. He began this year’s Grand Slam tournaments by winning the Australian Open in February over Novak Djokovic. With the Australian Open victory, he became the youngest man ever to win all four major titles in tennis. Alcaraz has won two titles this season, and has won 26 in his career. He has a career record of 302-68. 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/6a0c8b98a200899a00ecccb7 Brendan Sorsby’s lawsuit against NCAA could set a dangerous precedent in college sports moving forward te 2026-05-19T16:11:04.523Z Brendan Sorsby’s lawsuit against NCAA could set a dangerous precedent in college sports moving forward Brendan Sorsby's college football career should likely be over, according to rules put in place, after the gambling revelations detailed this week in a lawsuit filed against the NCAA by his own attorneys. At a time when athletes are suing the NCAA over nearly every restriction tied to earning opportunities, this case feels far more straightforward. But because the lawsuit was filed in Lubbock, Texas, Sorsby’s legal team is clearly hoping a local judge grants an injunction that allows the Texas Tech quarterback back onto the field for the 2026 season. Yes, that's what this case has come down to, which makes this situation so troubling on multiple fronts. At its core, it's clear that this young man is battling a disease, while his lawyers battle the NCAA. BRENDAN SORSBY ADMITS TO GAMBLING ON HIS OWN TEAM, SUES NCAA IN LUBBOCK COURT FOR INJUNCTION I’ll criticize the NCAA when it deserves it. The organization has repeatedly lost credibility in its attempts to regulate college athletics, especially in the NIL era. But this case is different. Schools and the NCAA have spent years warning athletes about the dangers and consequences tied to sports gambling. For their part, programs like Indiana and Cincinnati — where Sorsby previously played — provide athletes with presentations, educational resources and guest speakers focused on gambling risks and NCAA rules. At some point, personal responsibility has to matter. Schools cannot monitor athletes every second of the day, at least not in person. This is why third-party integrity companies are hired by conferences and schools to keep track of athletes' potential betting. And while gambling companies and integrity-monitoring firms can flag suspicious activity, there are countless ways around safeguards — offshore sportsbooks, third-party accounts or unregulated betting platforms. In reality, there's only so much the "betting-integrity" companies can do if an athlete is using an offshore account, or an unregulated betting company that makes it hard for regulators to keep tabs on through their integrated system. But, in this case, the evidence is right there in the lawsuit filed by Brendan Sorsby against the NCAA. "During his first football season, while on Indiana’s 'scout team,' Mr. Sorsby placed small bets—typically between $5 and $50—on the Indiana football team to win or for teammates to exceed expectations," the complaint reads. "He was not traveling with the team, and not privy to game plans; betting was his way of feeling connected to a team he could only watch from the sidelines. "For clarity, he never bet on a game he played in or had a reasonable chance of playing in (he wasn’t playing in games at the time), and he never made any bets in a manner that could impact the outcome of any game or undermine the integrity of any game." After placing thousands of bets on a plethora of events that included Romanian soccer, tennis, a hot dog eating contest and obviously football, the NCAA was finally made aware of his transgressions in April, years after he placed his first bets while in high school. HAIL MARY IN LUBBOCK: BRENDAN SORSBY’S LAST SHOT AT BEATING NCAA GAMBLING ALLEGATIONS Why would Sorsby feel the need to bet on a team he was playing for? According to the lawsuit, Sorsby wanted to feel "connected" and have a real "stake" in games he wasn’t involved in at Indiana, having only participated in one game that season in which he redshirted. That's it, right there. That's essentially one of the main reasons we're at this point today. As bad as I feel for someone who is battling an addiction of this magnitude, the rules were broken, even if they came to light years later. And sometimes, it takes being brought to the table with your problem to truly understand you need help battling this issue that has led to such poor decisions being made. There’s also a larger human element here that shouldn’t be ignored. Addiction is real. It destroys lives, families, and careers. So, we should all show some grace during his fight. In the case of Brendan Sorsby, I can't help but feel slightly perturbed by the lawsuit filed in hopes of getting him eligible for the upcoming season so he can potentially lead Texas Tech to a College Football Playoff spot. In their filing, Sorsby himself submitted a plea to the judge that he hopes will sway the court to grant him an injunction. "If I cannot practice with the team, it will be severely detrimental to my mental health and my development as an athlete. Without access to coaching, teammates and on-field repetitions, I cannot develop the chemistry and skills necessary to start at quarterback in the 2026 season—and each additional day away compounds that harm. These developmental opportunities cannot be replaced or replicated." I'm sorry, but if this man is dealing with the type of addiction that has him placing somewhere around 10,000 bets over a four-year time period, and he's admitted himself to a treatment facility in hopes of beating this addiction, it should not matter that he wouldn’t be able to "develop the chemistry and skills necessary" to be the starting quarterback at Texas Tech, along with collecting a paycheck around the $5 million range. Sorsby offered to take a two-game suspension and have his reinstatement contingent on him completing his addiction treatment. But, it seems as though we're missing the bigger point. Football is not something that is going to disappear for Sorsby. He will get his shot at playing in the NFL, whether that's the supplemental draft or next year's annual NFL Draft. "The NCAA has diagnosed the disease. Its response is to punish and abandon the patient," Sorsby's attorneys wrote in their filing. While Texas Tech and attorneys for Sorsby claim that the data shows there are zero "integrity" issues that arose from the data provided by betting companies, his representatives were hesitant to provide bank statements, text messages, or Venmo transactions dating back to December 2023. I would have to assume the NCAA was looking for any type of records pertaining to unregulated apps that are harder to trace compared to your everyday gambling sites. In other words, the NCAA wanted more time to investigate, while Sorsby is essentially on the clock in terms of playing in 2026 or declaring for the NFL supplemental draft. Unfortunately for the quarterback, that's a personal problem that comes when you break the rules and not the NCAA's fault, especially when they were just made aware of this all in April. For this matter, I can't fault the NCAA for wanting to do its due diligence, while also knowing Texas Tech could offer to keep him around the program and complete his education while helping him continue battling his addiction. The NCAA didn’t create Brendan Sorsby’s gambling problem. In this case, a judge in Lubbock, Texas, could set a horrible precedent if he rules in the favor of Sorsby. And while the organization deserves criticism in plenty of other areas, this probably isn’t one of them. Maybe the attorneys for Sorsby should be suing the gambling companies, if this is the type of defense they are hoping a Lubbock judge agrees with. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c8b6ca200899a00eccc96 Aumentan arrestos por drogas bajo la Iniciativa Safe City te 2026-05-19T16:10:20.563Z Aumentan arrestos por drogas bajo la Iniciativa Safe City Leer en inglés Tucson está arrestando a más personas por delitos relacionados con las drogas que hace un año; sin embargo, los funcionarios municipales afirman que el objetivo no es la encarcelación, sino lograr que estas personas accedan a tratamiento. La ciudad reportó un aumento del 67% en los arrestos por delitos graves y menores relacionados con las drogas durante el primer trimestre de 2026, alcanzando un total de 806, como parte de su Iniciativa Safe City. Se trata de un esfuerzo integral que aborda la seguridad pública, la falta de vivienda y el consumo de sustancias, y que, según los funcionarios, está diseñado para conectar a las personas con los servicios pertinentes, y no para llenar las celdas de las cárceles. Sin embargo, varias organizaciones locales de ayuda mutua se oponen a la iniciativa, ofreciendo una visión radicalmente distinta de los resultados del programa. Community Care Tucson, Alma 520 y Gatoraid sostienen que la iniciativa equivale a una agenda de detenciones masivas y criminalización de la pobreza, señalando en una publicación conjunta en Instagram post que, desde el mes de octubre, esta ha derivado en cientos de arrestos y miles de cargos, pero en apenas unas pocas docenas de derivaciones a albergues. Los propios datos de la ciudad correspondientes al mes de marzo otorgan cierto peso a esa afirmación. Quince operativos del programa Safe City derivaron en 360 contactos, 328 arrestos y 1,097 cargos, logrando el desmantelamiento de 15 campamentos. Esos mismos operativos generaron 29 derivaciones a albergues, 26 evaluaciones de desintoxicación y 15 tratamientos con asistencia médica. Los grupos afirman que los residentes no confían en los servicios ofrecidos por la ciudad cuando estos se presentan junto con la amenaza de arresto, y señalan que décadas de investigación demuestran que las redadas y los arrestos agravan el problema de la falta de vivienda en lugar de reducirlo. Asimismo, establecieron un vínculo directo entre esta iniciativa y una orden ejecutiva de 2025 de la administración Trump sobre la falta de vivienda, acusando al alcalde y al concejo de implementar dicha agenda a nivel local. Los datos de Safe City correspondientes a marzo muestran 328 arrestos, 1.097 cargos y 29 derivaciones a refugios. La jefa de policía de Tucson, Monica Prieto, declaró durante la reunión del Concejo Municipal del 7 de abril que, en enero, el Departamento de Policía de Tucson, TPD por sus siglas en inglés, emitió directrices a sus agentes para mejorar la forma en que recopilan información sobre el comportamiento y los antecedentes penales de las personas detenidas, con el objetivo de dotar mejor a los fiscales para que puedan dar seguimiento a los casos en etapas posteriores. “Hay ciertos individuos que han sido arrestados reiteradamente por el mismo tipo de infracciones relacionadas con disturbios y drogas en periodos de tiempo muy breves. A menudo, son detenidos en los mismos lugares,” señaló Prieto. “Es importante identificar a esos delincuentes reincidentes prioritarios cuyo comportamiento no cambia, y emplear estrategias de disuasión focalizada para garantizar que haya rendición de cuentas.” Prieto señaló que la aplicación de la ley por sí sola no es suficiente, destacando la necesidad de desviar casos del sistema de justicia penal y de implementar intervenciones basadas en la prestación de servicios. La ciudad está colaborando con proveedores de servicios comunitarios y administradores del condado en estas iniciativas, las cuales han incluido tres despliegues del programa Clear Path en lo que va del año. El departamento de transporte también desempeña un papel fundamental en la iniciativa Safe City. El Departamento de Transporte y Movilidad de Tucson ha formalizado reuniones periódicas de coordinación con TPD, SunTran y los servicios de seguridad contratados, con el fin de establecer estándares compartidos para la notificación de datos que permitan rastrear con mayor precisión los lugares donde ocurren los incidentes. El departamento también solicitó $350,000 para financiar los despliegues especiales del TPD, los cuales se pusieron en marcha el 9 de marzo. En las tres primeras semanas del programa, 228 horas de servicio de los agentes resultaron en 69 arrestos, 129 advertencias y nueve derivaciones a servicios. El departamento de transporte busca obtener $150,000 dólares adicionales para realizar mejoras ambientales en las paradas de autobús, con el objetivo de desalentar algunos de los incidentes problemáticos que allí tienen lugar. Estas mejoras incluyen la instalación de iluminación o la eliminación de obstáculos. La aprobación de las Proposiciones 418 y 419 generará aproximadamente $2,5 millones anuales destinados a la seguridad vial durante la vigencia del plan. Entre los objetivos futuros se incluyen la capacidad de monitoreo en tiempo real a través del Centro de Seguridad y Respuesta Comunitaria, así como la ampliación de los servicios de seguridad contratada. El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de Tucson dedicó el mes a recopilar comentarios del grupo de trabajo de Safe City y de organizaciones sin fines de lucro afines, utilizándolos para redactar un nuevo documento de política. El documento define dos nuevos conceptos: un "espacio exterior seguro," que utiliza tiendas de campaña o campamentos para conectar a las personas sin hogar con diversos servicios; y un "lugar de estacionamiento seguro," un enfoque similar dirigido a familias sin hogar que residen en automóviles o vehículos recreativos. "Realmente estamos tratando de equilibrar diferentes necesidades en este caso. Queremos garantizar que los usuarios que carecen de hogar cuenten con un nivel de seguridad; también queremos asegurarnos de que estos sitios actúen como buenos vecinos y, además, queremos facilitar que las organizaciones sin fines de lucro y las entidades de base religiosa puedan crear este tipo de espacios," afirmó Anne Chanecka, directora del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de Tucson. La alcaldesa de Tucson, Regina Romero, expresó su entusiasmo con el plan Safe City, señalando que ha observado impactos positivos y ha recibido comentarios favorables por parte de los vecindarios y comercios locales. "Desde el inicio de la iniciativa Safe City, he dejado muy claro que el objetivo no es la encarcelación, sino el tratamiento, así como conectar a las personas con los tratamientos y recursos que necesitan; y eso es precisamente lo que he podido constatar de primera mano," declaró Romero. Los grupos de ayuda mutua están animando a los residentes a inscribirse en las próximas sesiones de participación pública sobre la Iniciativa Safe City. Ian Stash es estudiante de periodismo en la Universidad de Arizona y pasante en Tucson Spotlight. Puede contactar en istash@arizona.edu. Esta nota fue traducida por los pasantes de la preparatoria San Miguel y editada por Diana Ramos, exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson. Contáctala en diana@tucsonspotlight.org.   El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c8941a200899a00eccc4b WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark will be the grand marshal of this year's Indianapolis 500 te 2026-05-19T16:01:05.087Z WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark will be the grand marshal of this year's Indianapolis 500 Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest names in Indianapolis sports these days, so it only makes sense that she would be on hand to help kick off the city's most iconic sporting event. The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is less than a week away and all of the pieces are falling into place. We've got Brendan Fraser waving the green flag, reigning Indy 500 champ and four-time series champ Alex Palou starting from pole, and now we've got a grand marshal. Clark will give the command for teams to fire up their engines ahead of the race in front of a sold-out Indianapolis Motor Speedway and millions more watching at home. FOX NEWS SPORTS HUDDLE NEWSLETTER: INDY 500 READY FOR GREEN FLAG "I'm honored to represent Gainbridge as grand marshal of the Indy 500," Clark said in a statement. "I’m looking forward to experiencing an iconic piece of what makes Indiana so special and being part of the time-honored tradition of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.’" It's a solid choice for grand marshal. Although, it is a little strange that IndyCar is more aware of, and willing to embrace, Clark's marketing power than even the WNBA is at times. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Weird. That said, it's still a big win for the league as one of the biggest, most marketable players is getting some Indy 500 face time. You can be sure that she'll get a big ovation from the hundreds of thousands on hand itching to get what is for my money the best race in all of motorsports year after year. "Since being drafted by the Fever, fans have been clamoring to share the epic celebration and thrilling excitement of Indy 500 Race Day with Caitlin," IndyCar and IMS President Doug Boles said. "Through our incredible partnership with Gainbridge, everyone joining us for the world’s largest single-day spectator sporting event will get to do just that. Caitlin will bring unique energy and presence to a quintessentially Hoosier experience and an absolutely bucket list global sporting spectacle." Coverage of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 gets underway Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m. ET on Fox. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c892da200899a00eccc42 Alleged shooters in Islamic Center of San Diego attack identified as Cain Clark and Caleb Velasquez: report te 2026-05-19T16:00:45.191Z Alleged shooters in Islamic Center of San Diego attack identified as Cain Clark and Caleb Velasquez: report The suspects who allegedly killed three men at the Islamic Center of San Diego have been identified as 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Velasquez, the New York Post reported, citing a law enforcement source. The suspects were found dead with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds inside a vehicle a few blocks from the mosque following the bloodshed. "We’re very sorry for what happened," Clark’s grandfather, 78-year-old David Clark, told the Post. "We know as much as you do. It’s a shock." Clark had been on the wrestling team at Madison High School, according to the school’s social media page. A San Diego Unified School District spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Clark had been attending school virtually through iHigh Virtual Academy since 2021. CHICAGO HATE CRIME SHOOTING SUSPECT RESEARCHED JEWISH TARGETS, HAD PRO-HAMAS MATERIAL ON HIS PHONE: PROSECUTOR While a motive remains unclear, authorities said that the deadly shooting is being investigated as a hate crime after police say authorities uncovered evidence the suspects engaged in "hate rhetoric." One suspect’s mother had contacted authorities and reported her son missing roughly two hours before the deadly attack, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said Monday. FORMER VIRGINIA ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ON TRIAL AFTER ALLEGEDLY IGNORING WARNINGS BEFORE 6-YEAR-OLD SHOT TEACHER The situation escalated as the mother "began to piece together bits and pieces of information" and relayed them to investigators throughout the morning, according to Wahl, including that some of her firearms and her vehicle were missing. "With this information, she believed her son was suicidal," Wahl said during an evening news conference. The search for the teen took on more urgency as police learned that he was dressed in camouflage and with an acquaintance — facts that were not consistent with someone about to die by suicide, the chief said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c8712a200899a00eccbd1 Pelosi intervenes in Democratic race to succeed her te 2026-05-19T15:51:46.523Z Pelosi intervenes in Democratic race to succeed her Former Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., threw her weight behind a candidate in the race to succeed her in Congress on Monday, endorsing San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan. Chan is competing in a Democratic primary to win Pelosi's 11th Congressional District. Pelosi announced plans to retire from politics after a historic 20-term run in Congress that saw her win the speaker's gavel twice. "I know and love this district, I know the Congress and I know Connie," Pelosi said in a campaign video shared by both her and Chan. "I’m proud to endorse Democrat Connie Chan and ask you to join me in electing her to Congress." "Connie understands San Francisco — our values, our diversity, our communities, and our responsibility to lead with both compassion and strength," Pelosi said in a statement. "She’s a mom who knows her power and knows her why. I am confident Connie is ready to bring clarity and purpose to the work ahead — For The Children." PELOSI HEIR-APPARENT CALLS TRUMP’S VENEZUELA MOVE A ‘LAWLESS COUP,’ URGES IMPEACHMENT, SLAMS NETANYAHU Chan thanked Pelosi for her endorsement in a separate statement, highlighting her upbringing in California as an immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at 13 without speaking any English. "I am honored to receive Speaker Emerita Pelosi's endorsement and I am grateful and humbled by the support I've received from thousands of San Franciscans who have joined this campaign," Chan's statement said. "Speaker Emerita Pelosi has shown by example what we can do when we stand together and we will now fight to make sure our beloved city remains a place of opportunity for all San Franciscans, and the conscience of our nation." 'AMERICA IS BACK': LAWMAKERS RALLY AROUND TRUMP AFTER 'PHENOMENAL' JOINT ADDRESS TO CONGRESS Chan's top opponent in the primary is state Sen. Scott Wiener, who currently enjoys a sizeable fundraising lead. As of the end of March, Wiener's campaign has a war chest of $2.6 million compared to Chan's $156,000. Pelosi has long been a titan of fundraising, however, and her full support for Chan is likely to skyrocket her financial situation. Also running in the primary is Saikat Chakrabarti, who previously served as chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. The candidates will face off in an open primary election on June 2. If no candidate wins a majority, then the top two candidates will proceed to a runoff election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c86fea200899a00eccbc8 Bill Belichick confirms feud with Tom Brady was fiction, praises his quarterback's leadership from day one te 2026-05-19T15:51:26.818Z Bill Belichick confirms feud with Tom Brady was fiction, praises his quarterback's leadership from day one Bill Belichick and Tom Brady won six Super Bowls together with the New England Patriots, but a narrative that hovered over their greatness was that they were at odds with one another throughout that time. Belichick, making an appearance on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," confirmed what he’s previously said alongside Brady – there’s no fact to that narrative, which was fueled by the media. Hannity brought up a previous podcast appearance for the now-UNC Tar Heels head coach, where he was with Brady and Jim Gray. During the show, Brady brought up that "Brady vs. Belichick" narrative, denouncing it and explaining his respect for his coach. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM With Hannity, Belichick agreed "100%" that it was made up, and explained how his quarterback made him a better all-around coach. "I learned so much from Tom. I never played quarterback," Belichick said in the lengthy interview. "Tom saw the game through a quarterback's eyes. I saw the games through a coach's eyes. Together, I think we both learned a lot from each other. On Tom, how defensive coaches looked at him or looked at offense. Me, on what a quarterback can do and what he can't do, what's hard, what's easy, what I can see, what I can't see, and how you see the game. And really, once Tom became our quarterback in 2002, everything I did from then on was to try to enhance him. The plays that he ran and the things that he did well, we tried to find people that would do those things. Tom was great." Belichick remembered that people would say, "I yelled at Tom," but their relationship was one where the veteran coach didn’t have to waltz around him despite his status in the NFL. TOM BRADY DISHES ON THE 'CHALLENGE' FOR BILL BELICHICK IN 1ST SEASON AT NORTH CAROLINA "I mean, at times, sure. That's part of coaching," Belichick added. "But Tom was great about that. A lot of times he would say -- I might say to him, ‘Tom, look, it might be a little rough in there today in this meeting because of what happened in the game or yesterday or whatever.’ He’d said, ‘You know, I understand. We probably need it. Make sure you include me because then I’m one of the guys. If you leave me out of it, then it’s like Tom’s great and everyone else is the problem.’ He kinda said, ‘Don’t forget to include me.’ "He would walk out of there and say, ‘This is all of us. We gotta do better. Here’s what we gotta do.’ He was great at that. Tom had great leadership from the day he got there, even though he was the fourth-string quarterback. He led the rookies, he led the guys that were in his class, and that’s something I’ve always tried to do, to get leaders who try to lead from the beginning." Belichick, who also discussed his book, "The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football," with Hannity, referred to Brady as a "great one." And though some viewed him as a dominant personality that ran the Patriots’ locker room during his time in Foxborough, it wasn’t the case. "Tom wasn’t a dominant personality. He was just a great leader," Belichick said. "He would do whatever you asked him to do. Honestly, if you told him to go out there and run a reverse and block the defensive end, he’d go block the defensive end. He’d do whatever the team needed him to do, and he was very competitive." There was, however, the end of their run together in New England, where Brady and Belichick ultimately split. The quarterback desired a change of scenery, choosing to go to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he’d win a Super Bowl in his first season with his new team. But while there were those serious, sometimes contentious conversations, Belichick and Brady have been nothing but supporters of one another since their time with the Patriots ended after 20 years. In fact, when Belichick was snubbed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a first-ballot inductee earlier this year, Brady was among those who scoffed at the football writers for leaving out the coach with the third-most wins all-time. Mutual respect remains for two of the greatest at their respective football crafts, no matter what the media said then. 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/6a0c86eba200899a00eccbbf Red Sox backed to beat Royals through five innings thanks to major pitching mismatch on the mound te 2026-05-19T15:51:07.346Z Red Sox backed to beat Royals through five innings thanks to major pitching mismatch on the mound It was a fairly average day in baseball yesterday. I had two main plays and some player props. The first play was between the Reds and the Phillies, with Cincinnati winning in the first five innings. They tied through five, so it was a wash. But, I did hit two player props, giving some profit. Unfortunately, the Guardians broke out the bats yesterday and took all of that away. I'm switching to a different series here as the Red Sox take on the Royals. The Boston Red Sox are struggling to begin the season, and they've already made a move within their clubhouse. They fired manager Alex Cora, which was a bit of a surprise. I think the team was probably acting a little quicker than they needed to, but maybe they thought the shakeup would turn things around. It has worked for the Phillies, who made the same move. However, it hasn't worked for the Red Sox. They are in last place in the division and just 20-27 for the season. They do have some reason to be encouraged about today's outing. They have their offseason signing, and arguably their best pitcher going today in Ranger Suarez. For the year, Suarez is 2-2 with a 2.44 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP. It is still early, but this is the best WHIP of Suarez's career. He also has his best ERA since he was a mixture of a reliever and a starter. He has been solid on the road, despite it being just three starts. In 18.1 innings, he has allowed just 11 hits and four earned runs. He hasn't allowed a run in his past 17.1 innings, and actually has five starts with no earned runs allowed, and three with four earned runs allowed. Royals hitters are batting .286 against Suarez. Coming into this season, the American League Central looked like a battle between the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians. Two teams have winning records in the division: the Guardians and the Chicago White Sox. The Minnesota Twins are above the Royals and Tigers. That should give you a bit of a picture of just how bad this year has been for the Royals. The good news is that the division is still jumbled up, and the Royals are just 6.5 games back. TREVOR STORY QUESTIONS RED SOX'S DIRECTION AFTER FIRING MANAGER ALEX CORA, FIVE COACHES: 'UP IN THE AIR' Their statistics are actually pretty decent as a team, so it might just be a matter of time before the wins start coming. They probably could use a bit of help in the pitching department, as the team has a 4.26 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. Bailey Falter is making a start today for the club. He has thrown 5.1 innings, allowing six earned runs on 11 hits and three walks. Falter has, well, faltered since coming over to the Royals last year. He has made seven total appearances since last year and has allowed 10 walks, 31 hits and 21 earned runs over 17.1 innings. Falter has allowed three hits to Red Sox hitters in 23 at-bats, so maybe there is a chance for a good outing. Even though Falter has decent numbers against the Red Sox, I'm not betting on it happening today. The Red Sox and Royals are both fairly average. However, there is a major pitching disparity on the mound today. We've seen that Suarez is either completely locked in or it is a struggle to the tune of four earned runs. I'm backing him to be locked in. I prefer to take them through five at -125. I don't see any player props that stand out today, so I'll skip those for this game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c86c2a200899a00eccba6 OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy joins Anthropic’s pre-training team te 2026-05-19T15:50:26.899Z OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy joins Anthropic’s pre-training team Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic to work on pre-training. He previously co-founded and worked at OpenAI and led computer vision and AI at Tesla. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c847ba200899a00eccb28 Hackers have compromised dozens of popular open source packages in an ongoing supply chain attack te 2026-05-19T15:40:43.158Z Hackers have compromised dozens of popular open source packages in an ongoing supply chain attack The attacks are part of a wider campaign known as Mini Shai-Hulud, which has already compromised several open source projects and, in turn, developers and companies that use them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c8467a200899a00eccb1f The minimalist Light Phone teams up with Andrew Yang’s Noble Mobile, which pays you to stop doomscrolling te 2026-05-19T15:40:23.634Z The minimalist Light Phone teams up with Andrew Yang’s Noble Mobile, which pays you to stop doomscrolling "The Light Phone is designed to be used as little as possible," founder Joe Hollier told TechCrunch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c824da200899a00eccab1 Thunder star Alex Caruso shoves camera out of huddle during double overtime loss to Spurs te 2026-05-19T15:31:25.139Z Thunder star Alex Caruso shoves camera out of huddle during double overtime loss to Spurs Alex Caruso and the Oklahoma City Thunder shut down the cameras better than they did Victor Wembanyama on Monday night. The Thunder lost to the San Antonio Spurs, 122-115, in double overtime at the Paycom Center in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals behind Wembanyama’s monster game, as he scored 41 points and hauled in an astounding 24 rebounds. The Thunder forced overtime with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s layup with a few seconds left in regulation, tying the game at 101-101. After regulation ended, NBC’s camera crew went over to the Thunder bench. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Caruso, who scored a team-high 31 points in the loss, reached out and shoved the camera out of the huddle. After Caruso shoved the camera away, another member of the Thunder gave the camera the back of his hand, blocking any view of the huddle. Caruso, 32, averaged just 6.2 points per game during the regular season, but drained eight of his 14 3-point attempts en route to a playoff career high. However, his standout performance was not enough to overcome Wembanyama’s incredible performance. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Wembanyama joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to record more than 40 points and more than 20 rebounds in their conference finals debut. He also joined David Robinson as the only players in Spurs history to record more than 40 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game. Spurs guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper also had double-doubles in the win. Castle had 17 points and 11 assists, while Harper had 24 points and 11 rebounds. Wembanyama, Castle and Harper became the first teammate trio in NBA history aged 22 or younger to record a double-double in a playoff game. Caruso and the Thunder will look to get back on track and slow down the Spurs in Game 2 on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET. 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/6a0c8239a200899a00eccaa8 Heather Locklear flaunts new romance with Lorenzo Lamas at daughter Ava Sambora's wedding te 2026-05-19T15:31:05.406Z Heather Locklear flaunts new romance with Lorenzo Lamas at daughter Ava Sambora's wedding Heather Locklear brought Lorenzo Lamas as her plus one to her daughter's wedding this weekend. On Saturday, Locklear and Richie Sambora's 28-year-old daughter, Ava, married Tyler Farrar at the Rosewood Miramar in Montecito, California. In photos obtained by Fox News Digital, Sambora and Locklear were seen walking their daughter down the aisle together. Locklear and Sambora were one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples in the '90s. The actress, best known for roles in "Melrose Place" and "Dynasty," married the Bon Jovi guitarist in 1994, and they later welcomed Ava three years later. 80S ICONS HEATHER LOCKLEAR AND LORENZO LAMAS ARE OFFICIALLY TOGETHER AFTER DECADES OF HIGH-PROFILE ROMANCES After more than a decade together, the couple divorced in 2007. Despite their split, both have spoken publicly about maintaining respect for each other and co-parenting their daughter. In 2014, Sambora spoke about the relationship he has with Locklear. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "We’re better friends now than ever. If you don’t get along you are messing the kid up. That’s what happens. So you have to put that before whatever s--- is going on. Communication has got to come first," he told People at the time. He told the outlet that there was about a 10-year "cooling off" period before the exes were able to be friends. "There’s a cooling off period obviously, as you know — it takes time. It was almost 10 years ago though. So, we’re fine. Thanksgiving or Christmas, we all spend it together," Sambora said. Now, Locklear and Sambora are both in new relationships. In April, a representative for Lamas confirmed to E! News that he and Locklear were seeing each other. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Last May, Locklear ended her five-year relationship and engagement to Chris Heisser. In 2021, Locklear told People that a marriage to Heisser was "not so important." "We’re together, and we love each other and support each other. And really, that’s all that matters," she told the outlet at the time. Locklear and Lamas made their first appearance as a couple at the Chiller Theatre Expo on April 26. According to InStyle, Sambora is in a new "wonderful relationship" with an unnamed woman who attended Ava's wedding as his plus one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c8225a200899a00ecca9f Trump’s Iran war now comes down to one brutal question: What comes next? te 2026-05-19T15:30:45.513Z Trump’s Iran war now comes down to one brutal question: What comes next? In the first weeks of America’s confrontation with the Islamic Republic of Iran, U.S. and allied airpower imposed real costs on Tehran. That tactical success was welcome. But as I wrote previously, "Round one of the Iran fight went to the U.S. military." What was not resolved — and what now shapes everything — is the strategic outcome. The United States faces a fundamental fork in the road. One path leads toward kinetic escalation, risking broader regional and global catastrophe. The other leads toward a calibrated off-ramp. The hard question is whether that off-ramp actually exists. What Happened in Beijing Just days ago, President Trump concluded a high-profile summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Both leaders agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. Beijing produced no concrete plan to pressure Tehran. WHY TRUMP, IRAN SEEM LIGHT-YEARS APART ON ANY POSSIBLE DEAL TO END THE WAR Trump was direct about it. He told U.S. interviewers he did not ask China for "help" because "when somebody helps you, they always want something on the other side." Beijing’s actual behavior told the real story. While Trump was in China, Iranian semiofficial agencies reported that Chinese vessels began transiting the Strait under new Iranian protocols after requests from China’s foreign minister and ambassador to Iran. Beijing was not pressuring Tehran. It was accommodating it. Why That Matters President Trump declared the ceasefire "on life support" on May 10 after rejecting Tehran’s previous proposal as "just unacceptable." On May 18th, Tehran submitted another response through Pakistani mediation while simultaneously declaring that nuclear enrichment rights "cannot be negotiated" — calling enrichment "a right that already exists." That is not the posture of a country moving toward settlement. The Strait of Hormuz remains the central flashpoint. On May 15, a vessel was seized off the UAE coast and an Indian-flagged cargo ship sank near Oman after an attack. Iran’s senior vice president declared the strait "belongs to Iran" and will not be surrendered "at any price." The top U.S. commander in the region, Adm. Brad Cooper, told Congress that Iran’s military capabilities have been "dramatically degraded," but that Tehran’s leaders are disrupting global shipping with rhetoric alone — threats "clearly heard by the merchant industry and the insurance industry." He said the U.S. has the power to permanently reopen the strait but deferred to policymakers. The result is a dual blockade: the U.S. Navy blockading Iranian ports since April 13, Iran blockading the Gulf. Neither side has blinked. The Limits of Military Force The case for escalation is emotionally compelling. If Iran refuses to concede on nuclear enrichment or maritime control, deeper strikes might seem like the only lever left. History counsels otherwise. Bombing Iran’s electrical grid, major bridges, or civilian infrastructure might produce dramatic images. It will not produce capitulation. Iran holds roughly 460 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent — weeks from weapons-grade material. Satellite imagery of Natanz published in March showed no new damage to the facility’s tunnels after strikes Trump described as "obliterating" Iran’s nuclear program. Kinetic pressure defers the nuclear problem. It does not erase it. Wider bombardment could push Tehran to target desalination plants, power grids, and civilian infrastructure across Gulf states. Iran has already demonstrated the will to strike regionally: tankers seized, a cargo vessel sunk, cruise missiles fired at commercial shipping throughout May. Escalation that triggers full Hormuz closure risks a global recession, not just a regional disruption. We Have Seen This Pattern Before Iran and its proxies have absorbed punishing strikes before and kept fighting. After major blows they reasserted maritime harassment, sustained proxy pressure, and preserved regime cohesion. Tactical gains did not translate into strategic defeat for Tehran, and there is little reason to expect a different outcome now. Wider bombardment is more likely to produce a refugee crisis than political moderation. Regimes under existential pressure dig in. They do not capitulate. The Off-Ramp Illusion Any deal Washington can realistically offer will resemble the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action — capped enrichment levels, reduced stockpiles, international verification, sanctions relief. The JCPOA capped enrichment at 3.67 percent and cut Iran’s uranium stockpile from 10,000 kilograms to three hundred kilograms. Trump called that deal "the worst deal ever." He is not returning to it. But even those generous terms failed to hold. And Iran today is in a harder posture than it was in 2015. Tehran’s foreign ministry declared that nuclear enrichment is "a right that already exists" and cannot be negotiated. That position has held through the JCPOA years, through two military campaigns, and through the death of its supreme leader. Trump demands zero enrichment. Iran will not accept it. The gap is not bridgeable through diplomacy. A deal Iran rejects is no deal. A deal Iran signs, by definition, preserves enrichment. That is not the outcome the administration says it wants. The arithmetic is stark. Iran’s 460 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent will not be voluntarily surrendered. If the administration’s core objective is a non-nuclear Iran, and Tehran will sign no agreement that removes its enrichment program, then at some point the United States will be forced to go take it. There is no third option. What the Administration Must Consider THE WAR HITS HOME: WHY FINANCIAL PAIN AND ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY THREATEN TRUMP’S DRIVE TO TOPPLE IRAN’S REGIME Domestic politics cannot be ignored. High energy prices and an unresolved conflict cut directly into voter sentiment with midterms approaching. Reuters analysts have warned that protraction risks leaving the president worse off than before the war began — draining political capital without delivering peace. A broader war that shatters energy markets and risks global recession is a far worse outcome than a negotiated framework on the Strait. But the nuclear problem will not be resolved by a framework Tehran will not sign. The Real Fork in the Road The United States can and should pursue de-escalation on the Strait of Hormuz. That is achievable and worth the diplomatic cost. But the nuclear question has a harder logic. Clausewitz taught that war is an instrument of policy, not a substitute for it. The policy objective here is a non-nuclear Iran. The instrument being employed has not achieved it, and the diplomacy on offer will not either. No regime that survived 39 days of American and Israeli strikes, watched its supreme leader killed, and still declared enrichment non-negotiable is going to surrender that leverage at a table in Islamabad. The real fork is not escalation versus diplomacy. It is this: accept a nuclear-capable Iran as the permanent outcome of this war or accept the cost of physically removing the threat. Washington should make that decision deliberately — not by default when the ceasefire finally collapses. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ROBERT MAGINNIS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c7ff3a200899a00ecca2b Inside the trans athlete podium controversy sending political shockwaves in California ahead of elections te 2026-05-19T15:21:23.026Z Inside the trans athlete podium controversy sending political shockwaves in California ahead of elections On the morning of a day that would live in girls' sports infamy, a letter was handed out to coaches who entered a championship track and field meet at Moorpark High School. The letter announced that any girl who finished behind a biological male trans athlete would be bumped up by one spot on the podium, if that girl finished behind the trans athlete. The letter was dated May 16 — the day of the event. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) will implement the pilot entry process introduced last season at the 2025 CIF Track and Field State Championships. "Under the Pilot entry process, any cisgender female student-athlete who would have earned the next qualifying mark for one of the CIF-Southern Section's qualifying entries is extended an opportunity to participate in the next stage of qualifying for the 2026 CIF State Track and Field Championships. "The CIF values all our student-athletes, and we will continue to uphold our mission in providing students with the opportunity to belong, connect, and compete, while complying with California law and Education Code. "Additionally, any cisgender female student-athlete who would have earned a specific placement on the podium will also be awarded the medal for that place, and the results will be reflected in the recording of the event." A week earlier, a pair of competing political press conferences took place the first-round meet, all due to the presence of a trans athlete. The White House had engaged in a war of words with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office over the issue in the days leading up to that first-round meet. It all started when a source within Newsom's office provided a statement to Fox News Digital prior to the first round, addressing the pending "Save Girls' Sports" protest. That statement thrust the state's entire girls' track and field postseason into the eye of the storm of a national culture war, amplified by a hotly-contested high-stakes election cycle. The statement contained the now-infamous line that read "stand with all kids and stand up to bullies." Fox News Digital has reached back out to Newsom's office for another response to what happened in the most recent meet on Saturday, and was met with the following response: "Thanks for reaching out. Adding the wider press team – it’s best to email govpressoffice@gov.ca.gov with any inquiries moving forward. Would direct you to CIF for comment." Fox News Digital has since reached back out for a substantive response to what happened on Saturday. NEWSOM'S OFFICE DISTANCES GOVERNOR FROM DOJ LAWSUIT VS CALIFORNIA OVER TRANS ATHLETES IN CONTROVERSIAL POST That day, AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley High School strutted onto the field in a varsity jacket. Hernandez had been battling through the drums of a national culture war to "dominate" high-stakes track and field competitions dating back to last May. The drums had only gotten louder, maybe as loud as they've been yet, when Hernandez started warming up for the long jump. None of the distracting political overcast stopped Hernandez from winning all three events the athlete competed in the first-round meet. And it wouldn't stop Hernandez from doing the same on Saturday. It was partially cloudy in that first event on Saturday, still a slight chill in the air. The stands weren't completely full yet. There weren't any competing rallies like the previous week. There was only one woman wearing "Save Girls Sports" attire in the vicinity for Hernandez's first event that morning. Hernandez leapt to an easy first-place finish. Exact numbers aren't necessary, but it wasn't close. Many spectators and most media left the east end of the field after the last jump, and went by the far end of the track's 50-yard line for the podium ceremony. The public address announcer called for for the girls' Division 3 long jump winners. But it would be an unusual amount of time before any of them showed up or took the podium. Winners of other events that were called to come up after the Division 3 long jump had their events before it. Hernandez wasn't there, and was already warming up for the high jump. But when the other winners did come to the podium, a girl stood behind the first-place spot. The PA announcer declared to the crowd that the event had two first-place co-winners, announcing Hernandez and hometown star Gianna Gonzalez of Moorpark High School. Gonzalez took the first-place spot on the podium alone, despite finishing well behind Hernandez in sand earlier. In Hernandez's absence, all the female winners for that event then huddled together to pose for a group photo. In the next event, Division 3 high jump, Hernandez would face an opponent of which there was some well-documented podium incident history. CALIFORNIA TRACK ATHLETE BRIEFLY POSES ON 1ST-PLACE PODIUM AFTER LOSING TO TRANS ATHLETE, RECEIVES PRAISE Reese Hogan, of Christian institution Crean Lutheran High School, went viral for stepping up to the top spot on the podium after Hernandez stepped down from it in the exact same round in 2025. Then in the days leading up to Saturday, when asked if she would consider a similar protest at the podium with Hernandez in the most recent event, Hogan told Fox News Digital, "If the opportunity presents itself, we'll see, yeah." The letter announcing the podium pilot program would go back into effect was dated just one day before Fox News Digital published that interview with Hogan. The CIF has not responded to Fox News Digital's multiple requests for comment on the pilot program change. TRACK STAR SAYS SHE'S TIRED OF CHRISTIANS BEING CALLED 'BIGOTS' FOR OPPOSING TRANS ATHLETES IN GIRLS' SPORTS Hernandez and Hogan sat just feet away from each other on the west end of the field in the minutes leading up to the Division 3 high jump. Hogan was sitting with her Crean Lutheran teammate, Olivia Viola, who had joined Hogan in speaking out to "protect girls' sports" in multiple interviews prior to the meet. It's their senior year, and the culmination of years of effort and sacrifice in achieving high school sports glory. The full crowd had arrived, and the sun was starting to come out by the time the high jump started, as a buzz started to build in the stadium. Hogan gave it her best effort, putting everything she had chasing that elusive sectional championship after losing to Hernandez the year before. The rule change going into effect meant that if she finished second, she would at least get to stand on that first-place podium. She went right after Hernandez on each jump, watching her trans rival clear the bar with ease. But Hogan couldn't clear it the same way, she just couldn't jump as high as Hernandez. Hernandez won the event, while Oak Park High School's Gwynneth Mureika came in second. All of the girls who won went to the podium near the 50-yard line after that, and got ready to step up to the podium. Then it happened. Mureika, despite finishing behind Hernandez by multiple inches, was first announced as the co-champion, promptly stepping up to the top spot on the podium. Hernandez waited on the ground, before the PA announcer called the athlete's name, and Hernandez stepped up to stand beside Mureika. The image of that podium ceremony, photographed by Fox News Digital, would spawn the latest mass flashpoint in the "Save Women's Sports" movement, but not before Hernandez won one more sectional championship, and got at least one chance to stand on the first-place podium spot alone that day. "I would say it's nothing but a band-aid fix," Viola told Fox News Channel's "America Reports" of the podium policy on Monday. "It doesn't actually undo all of the displacements that have happened throughout their entire league. It only applies to the final CIF meets. It doesn't apply to league, it doesn't apply to outside meets, it doesn't apply to other sports. It doesn't actually fix the problem, it's just a blanket to keep us quiet." Hernandez, Hogan and all the Division 3 triple jumpers had to wait for all of the long jump competitions to be over before taking the field for triple jump that afternoon. Hernandez won triple jump. Malia Strange, of Shadow Hills, won second, but Strange did not appear at the podium to accept her co-championship. Hernandez stood on the top spot of the podium alone for the athlete's final event that day, and will now move on to the next round of the state tournament in all three events. But the impact of what happened on the podium with Mureika was only just starting to cook. The next morning, at 8:04 a.m. PT, Riley Gaines posted a podium photo, taken by Fox News Digital, of Hernandez and Mureika. "If you have to create a shared podium for the boy competing in the girls’ event, you’ve already admitted you know he isn’t a girl and that his participation is unfair. At that point, you're just seeking a public humiliation ritual for the girls," Gaines wrote. The post ignited a massive wave of viral mockery of the CIF decision. Activists, GOP lawmakers, and even actors who cut their teeth in Hollywood just an hour south of Moorpark had weighed in. "HOW MUCH LONGER ARE THESE RETARDED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS GOING TO KEEP THIS RIDICULOUS LIE GOING?! ENOUGH ALREADY," wrote famed comedy actor Rob Schneider, reposting Gaines. Famed drama actor James Woods, wrote on X, "California governor Gavin Newsom supports this. Democrats want this slimeball as their 2028 presidential nominee. Vote for Newsom if you want more of this garbage, America." LGBTQ ACTIVISTS SPEAK OUT AFTER 'SAVE GIRLS SPORTS' RALLY ROCKS CALIFORNIA TRACK MEET WITH A TRANS ATHLETE The activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics capitalized on the suddenly-trending moment, with one of the brand's most-praised advertisements yet, mocking the incident with a parody titled "podi-him." But the outrage wasn't just coming from the conservative circles across the web. On Bluesky, liberals and trans-rights activists spoke out against the CIF program as well. "The morning of the Track & Field State Championship, CIF quietly & suddenly announced its trans-exclusionary policy will continue. Cis girls will get a consolation spot in events w/ a trans girl, apparently targeting AB Hernandez. This could violate CA law & CIF's own bylaws," one user wrote. An article published by the pro-LGBTQ outlet "Them," had the headline, "Trans Athlete AB Hernandez Forced to Share First Place With Cisgender Girls at Track Meet." And now, more eyes than ever are on Hernandez and the California girls' track postseason as the saga approaches its final two weeks. And the state's gubernatorial primaries will take place just three days after the state championship meet in Clovis, with the issue of trans athletes in girls' sports burning hotter than ever for the state's families. 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/6a0c7fdfa200899a00ecca22 Victor Wembanyama's historic game one performance was personal, Spurs star reveals in postgame interview te 2026-05-19T15:21:03.246Z Victor Wembanyama's historic game one performance was personal, Spurs star reveals in postgame interview The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are less than 24 hours removed from an instant classic in Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals matchup, with the Spurs stealing home court advantage thanks to a 122-115 double-overtime win in OKC. A big reason for San Antonio's win (both literally and figuratively) was their star big man Victor Wembanyama, whose 41-point, 24-rebound performance added to his already legendary status. Many on the internet are calling this one of the greatest playoff games of all time, and although that may be a bit of a stretch and could be a classic case of being prisoners of the moment, there is no doubt Game 1 of this series lived up to the lofty expectations people placed on it, and Wemby had a huge hand in that. The fuel for his fiery performance, however, came from an interesting source, as Wembanyama revealed in his postgame interview that Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander taking home his second straight MVP award stuck in his craw coming into this game. SPURS SNAP THUNDER'S PLAYOFF WIN STREAK BEHIND VICTORY WEMBANYAMA'S INCREDIBLE GAME 1 PERFORMANCE "Did any part of tonight feel personal?" a reporter asked him at the podium. "Yeah, for sure." Wembanyama responded, with next to no emotion in his voice. That is a cold-blooded killer if I've ever seen one. SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER'S MOTHER LEAVES EMOTIONAL VOICEMAIL AFTER HER SON WINS MVP This man just got done dropping 41 points and 24 rebounds, as well as hitting a couple of clutch baskets in the waning minutes of both regulation and overtime, and he is STEAMING because he felt like SGA robbed him of an MVP. I tried to tell you all that Wemby was already on a GOAT trajectory, but that was Jordan-esque. We all remember the "I took that personally" memes from the Michael Jordan documentary "The Last Dance." When Wemby has his own documentary 30 years from now, you can expect his first MVP award being snatched from him to generate a ton of memes in its own right (if people are still making memes by then). I will be interested to see how Wemby follows up his performance from Monday night's game. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! 41 and 24 will be hard to top on its own, but will he be able to replicate the added motivation from the MVP "snub" for a second night, or even a whole series? If he is the player I think he is, I don't think that will be a problem. Guys used to sneeze the wrong way and Jordan would drop 50 on them. If Wemby has that GOAT in him, he could do much of the same, and this could be a short, painful series for the team from the Sooner State. Regardless, the Western Conference Finals will be appointment television from here on out, so get your popcorn ready for Wednesday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c7fcba200899a00ecca19 Michigan Senate hopeful courting progressives entertains Iron Dome for Palestinians te 2026-05-19T15:20:43.625Z Michigan Senate hopeful courting progressives entertains Iron Dome for Palestinians A progressive state legislator vying to be Michigan’s next U.S. senator voiced openness to supporting an Iron Dome for Palestinians. State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Mich., made the eyebrow-raising remark, first reported by Jewish Insider, during a recent interview with pro-Palestinian podcasters Matt Bernstein and Emma Vigeland. "I don't think anybody should live in fear of being bombed or killed," McMorrow said when the hosts grilled her on her support for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. "I would look at how do we support defensive systems for Palestinians? How would we support defensive systems for Lebanese?" Asked by Fox News Digital whether that would apply to Palestinians in Hamas-controlled Gaza, a spokesperson for McMorrow replied, "No." DEMOCRATIC U.S. SENATE HOPEFUL SAYS HER PARTY NIXING ROGAN INTERVIEW IS WHY PEOPLE ARE ‘TURNING AGAINST’ IT "Her priority remains ending this war and securing lasting peace in the region," the spokesperson added. During the interview, McMorrow also omitted mention of the Iranian-backed terror group Hezbollah, which fires missiles indiscriminately at Israel from Lebanon. After Vigeland appeared to mockingly suggest Palestinians having access to Iron Dome missile technology, McMorrow enthusiastically replied, "Let’s have that conversation." When McMorrow’s comments drew an audible groan from Bernstein, who continued to press the Senate hopeful to disavow her support for Israel’s defensive weaponry, she appeared to double down. "I mean the horror of living in fear of being bombed constantly," McMorrow said. "Let’s work with the outcome of how do we end the violence, period." McMorrow later said she hopes missile defense systems eventually become unnecessary altogether.  "I would love to get to a place where it's not needed, period, for anybody," she told the podcasters, referring to the Iron Dome. She also told the podcasters that she would have supported a resolution sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., that blocked certain weapons sales to Israel. The measure failed in April due to overwhelming opposition from Senate Republicans and a handful of pro-Israel Democrats. MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC SENATE CANDIDATE CLAIMS ISRAEL 'JUST AS EVIL' AS HAMAS McMorrow’s remarks come as she is vying for the Democratic nomination in a bruising three-way primary contest that counts Jewish, Muslim and Arab communities as important constituencies.  Rep. Haley Stevens, an establishment Democrat backed by pro-Israel groups, and Bernie Sanders-backed Abdul El-Sayed are also running in the August primary. The Senate hopeful did not appear to push back when the podcasters railed against "Zionist indoctrination" or accused Israel of being an "apartheid state." During the interview, McMorrow sought to cast herself as a bridge candidate who could keep the Democratic coalition from fracturing over Israel-Palestine issues.  "If we let it tear us apart, we get Mike Rogers," McMorrow said, referring to the presumptive GOP nominee who is endorsed by the president. "[Donald] Trump gets a win." El-Sayed sparked backlash earlier this year after leaked audio, reported by The Washington Free Beacon, showed the far-left candidate voicing concern about constituents who were allegedly upset about the assassination of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during a U.S.-Israeli airstrike. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c7d5ea200899a00ecc98c US cyber agency CISA exposed reams of passwords and cloud keys to the open web te 2026-05-19T15:10:22.667Z US cyber agency CISA exposed reams of passwords and cloud keys to the open web The federal cybersecurity agency left plaintext passwords in a spreadsheet uploaded to a public GitHub repository, per a report by independent journalist Brian Krebs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c7b88a200899a00ecc973 Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners te 2026-05-19T15:02:32.207Z Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners Record-breaking number of products compete across expanded award program at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Las Vegas Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c7b74a200899a00ecc96a Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners te 2026-05-19T15:02:12.068Z Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners Sweets & Snacks Expo logo (PRNewsfoto/Sweets & Snacks Expo) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c7b60a200899a00ecc961 Dreame ecosystem partner MindGalaxy Unveils UnaBand: A Brain-Powered Wearable for Menstrual Comfort te 2026-05-19T15:01:52.270Z Dreame ecosystem partner MindGalaxy Unveils UnaBand: A Brain-Powered Wearable for Menstrual Comfort The Next Wave of FemTech Is Tapping the Brain Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c7b4ca200899a00ecc958 Dreame ecosystem partner MindGalaxy Unveils UnaBand: A Brain-Powered Wearable for Menstrual Comfort te 2026-05-19T15:01:32.116Z Dreame ecosystem partner MindGalaxy Unveils UnaBand: A Brain-Powered Wearable for Menstrual Comfort Dreame ecosystem partner MindGalaxy Unveils UnaBand: A Brain-Powered Wearable for Menstrual Comfort (PRNewsfoto/MindGalaxy) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c7b38a200899a00ecc94d Enterprise Mobility provides $1,000 grant to St. Vincent De Paul Society of Needles te 2026-05-19T15:01:12.133Z Enterprise Mobility provides $1,000 grant to St. Vincent De Paul Society of Needles NEEDLES — St. Vincent De Paul Society of Needles recently received a $1,000 grant from Enterprise Mobility Foundation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c7b24a200899a00ecc944 Adopt a pet te 2026-05-19T15:00:52.194Z Adopt a pet These animals are available for adoption through the Bullhead City Animal Resource Center (BARC). It is located at 2270 Trane Road in Bullhead City. BARC's hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c78d7a200899a00ecc88a Golf star Bryson DeChambeau opens up about wanting four kids and how he thinks families should work te 2026-05-19T14:51:03.326Z Golf star Bryson DeChambeau opens up about wanting four kids and how he thinks families should work Professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau revealed during a podcast Monday that he wants four kids and detailed his vision for family roles. "A bunch. I'd love to have a bunch of kids. Four, for sure," he told podcast host Katie Miller during a conversation on "The Kate Miller Podcast." Miller then pressed DeChambeau on his views on family roles. She asked, "Do you believe that a man's place is out at work and the woman's place in the home? Or what's your core set of beliefs on how a family should work these days? Or do you think it's dependent upon the partners?" RILEY GAINES, HUSBAND SHARE WHAT'S IMPORTANT WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR PARENTING STYLE DeChambeau said it was dependent on the situation. "I think it's situationally dependent, right? Financially… if the male can't support the full family, like, there are times that you're going to have to make difficult decisions where the woman's gonna have to go out there, but traditionally I would love to see, I like to see women being as, I would say, engaged and opportunistic as possible. If they wanna go work, if they want to go build their own business, go do it," he said. He added, "I would also say, if you're having a family, make sure to prioritize, right, and make sure that you've got the opportunity for yourself to take care of your kids and do the right thing for your kids, as well as the man should do the exact same thing. A man needs to have time with the family, right?" BRYSON DECHAMBEAU REPORTEDLY 'COMPLETELY SHOCKED' BY LIV GOLF COLLAPSE, SIGNALS POTENTIAL FULL-TIME PIVOT TO YOUTUBE The full episode will air tonight (Tuesday) at 6pm ET on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble and X. DeChambeau has a contract with LIV Golf, but the league is facing uncertainty due to the loss of its primary source of funding after the 2026 season.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE His contract with LIV expires after this season, and when asked about returning to the PGA Tour, DeChambeau was noncommittal. If anything, he was dismissive of potential penalties he’d face. He also said he'd be happy to commit to YouTube golf full time to grow his channel. DeChambeau told the media earlier this month ahead of a LIV Golf event at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia that he’d love to focus on YouTube more if LIV does shut down after the year.  "I think, from my perspective, I'd love to grow my YouTube channel three times, maybe even more," DeChambeau said. "I would love to. I'd love to do a bunch of dubbing in different languages, giving the world more reason to watch YouTube. And then I'd love to play tournaments that want me." Outkick's Ian Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c78aea200899a00ecc876 Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base te 2026-05-19T14:50:22.948Z Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking on a problem that the Pentagon and Congress have tried, and mostly failed, to address for years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c7657a200899a00ecc808 How Trump Entrusted His World Cup to Another Giuliani te 2026-05-19T14:40:23.877Z How Trump Entrusted His World Cup to Another Giuliani Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy and a longtime Trump loyalist, is overseeing American hosting duties for the World Cup next month. It’s a big promotion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c742ca200899a00ecc7c6 Sedona-Oak Creek School District loses fewer students than expected te 2026-05-19T14:31:08.753Z Sedona-Oak Creek School District loses fewer students than expected Approved CurriculumValley Academy for Career and Technology Education: Digital photography, law enforcement and sports medicine to take place at Sedona Red Rock High School. The Sedona-Oak Creek School District Governing Board unanimously approved accepting course credit from the main VACTE campus i Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c7416a200899a00ecc7b4 Miscarriage patients have fewer treatment options in states with abortion bans, study shows te 2026-05-19T14:30:46.083Z Miscarriage patients have fewer treatment options in states with abortion bans, study shows Pregnant patients experiencing miscarriage who live in states with abortion bans have fewer options for healthcare management, according to a new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association. (Photo by Anna Spoerre/The Missouri Independent). Pregnant patients experiencing miscarriage who live in states with abortion bans have fewer options for healthcare management, according to a new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study, published May 18, found a shift away from managing miscarriages with a two-drug approach that includes mifepristone — which has been the subject of numerous legal battles that are still playing out in federal courts — and toward approaches that include only misoprostol, which has a lower rate of effectiveness. The states with abortion bans had a nearly 3% increase in expectant management, the study showed, which means a health provider monitors the condition without prescribing any form of treatment to see whether the condition resolves without intervention. The study was conducted by researchers in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oregon Health and Science University. Among those patients who received medication, there was a nearly 14% increase in the use of misoprostol-only regimens, which goes against the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ recommendation of using a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol as the most preferred method of managing miscarriages. Used together, the medications are the most effective at completing expulsion of pregnancy tissue and reducing side effects such as bleeding and cramping. The expectant management approach, the study said, could increase the risk of hemorrhage and retained pregnancy tissue, which can cause infection if it is not removed. The method of treatment for a miscarriage is the same two-drug regimen that is used to terminate a pregnancy before 12 weeks. A group of anti-abortion doctors unsuccessfully tried to revoke the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone altogether in 2023, and government officials in Louisiana are trying to strike down a 2023 rule enacted by the FDA that allows the drug to be prescribed by telehealth and mailed to a patient. That case is ongoing. Using healthcare claims data, the study included nearly 123,600 commercially insured patients who had a miscarriage before 77 days’ gestation between the beginning of 2018 and the end of September 2024. That time frame includes 53 months of data from the years before the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in June 2022 to allow states to regulate abortion access, and 27 months after at least a dozen states implemented abortion bans. The states with bans that affect pregnancies at six weeks of gestation or earlier are Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia. They were compared with 18 other states that do not have bans before fetal viability, which is generally considered to be about 24 weeks. Some of those states with bans have gone further in adding criminal penalties to the use of mifepristone for abortion, which doctors have said affects abortion patients as well. Louisiana classified mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances in 2024, which meant providers had to start treating the storage and access to the medication much differently. Patients have tried to fill a prescription for misoprostol at major pharmacies in Louisiana, only to be told it’s unavailable, Louisiana Illuminator reported. “It’s definitely getting more and more challenging to provide for patients and provide for them adequately,” Dr. Nicole Freehill, an OB-GYN in New Orleans, told Stateline in March. “That criminalization, more than anything, has created so many problems, because so many providers are just afraid to act.” Mississippi enacted a law in April adding mifepristone and misoprostol to the state’s drug trafficking law, making it a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison to distribute or intend to distribute the drugs. Lawmakers said the law would help limit the number of people sending the medications through the mail. Stateline reporter Kelcie Moseley-Morris can be reached at kmoseley@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c71e5a200899a00ecc73b Stage 1 fire restrictions begin May 21 for City of Flagstaff, Coconino County and Coconino National Forest te 2026-05-19T14:21:25.439Z Stage 1 fire restrictions begin May 21 for City of Flagstaff, Coconino County and Coconino National Forest Stage 1 fire restrictions begin at 8 a.m. on May 21. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c71cea200899a00ecc714 Turning 65? Month-by-month plan to protect yourself te 2026-05-19T14:21:02.864Z Turning 65? Month-by-month plan to protect yourself You have not turned 65 yet. But somewhere, your birthday may already be flagged in a database. That milestone is tied to Medicare eligibility, Social Security decisions and major financial choices. It can also put your name in front of insurance marketers, Medicare agents, lead generators and scammers around the same time. Here is the part many people miss: turning 65 can become a targeting event. Your age, address, phone number, relatives’ names and other personal details may already be sitting on people-search sites and data broker lists. Once you get close to Medicare age, those details can become more valuable. That is why it helps to prepare before the calls, texts, letters and emails start piling up. REMOVE YOUR DATA TO PROTECT YOUR RETIREMENT FROM SCAMMERS Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Data brokers collect and package personal information. They build basic profiles, and they can also create age-based lists tied to major life events. Turning 65 is a valuable trigger because Medicare enrollment, supplemental insurance decisions and Social Security timing all happen in a narrow window. That narrow window creates demand from insurers, agents, lead generators and criminals looking for people who may be making big decisions. Legal marketing drives part of this activity. Aggressive sales tactics drive another part. Fraud drives the most dangerous part. The same information that helps send Medicare mailers to your mailbox can also help scammers sound more convincing when they call, text or email. Data brokers don't just collect static information. They build age-triggered profiles, records that are specifically flagged and resold when a person approaches a major life milestone. Turning 65 is one of the most commercially valuable triggers in their entire database. Why? Because Medicare enrollment, supplemental insurance decisions, and Social Security timing all happen in a narrow window. That creates enormous demand, from legitimate insurers, from aggressive lead generators, and from outright criminals, for a list of people who are about to become eligible. These lists are legal to compile. They're legal to sell. And the same data that sends a flood of Medicare mailers to your mailbox is the same data that lands your name and phone number on a scammer's calling sheet. In fact, in 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) took action on more than 73,000 unauthorized Medicare plan switches, cases where agents or bad actors enrolled people in plans they never agreed to, often without their knowledge. CMS has directly linked this surge of unauthorized activity to the aggressive use of lead generation databases and third-party data brokers feeding agent networks with pre-qualified prospect lists. That's more than 73,000 people who woke up to find their Medicare coverage had been changed, and they never made a single call. And that's before counting the impersonators. The Social Security Administration reports that SSA impersonation scams are among the most reported fraud types in the United States, with losses in the hundreds of millions each year. The FTC logged over $76 million in losses from government impersonation scams in 2023 alone, a number that consistently spikes around Medicare enrollment season. Turning 65 doesn't just open a door for you. It opens one for them, too. The good news: there's a window. You don't have to wait until the scam calls, texts or emails start arriving. Here's exactly what to do, and when. This is your most important window, and most people miss it entirely. Six months before your 65th birthday, the data broker flags around your profile are already active. Marketing lists are being compiled. Lead generators are packaging your details. The calls haven't started yet, but the infrastructure is being built. Go to Spokeo, Whitepages or BeenVerified and look up what a stranger sees when they search for you. Your age, address history, relatives' names, phone numbers and property records are likely all there. That snapshot is what insurance agents and scammers are working from. If you're interested in checking your exposure, some data removal services provide a free report on where your data is exposed and give results within an hour. Manually opting out of each data broker is possible, but it can take a lot of time. There are hundreds of these sites, and each one has its own removal process. Even after you opt out, your information can reappear later. Start with the people-search sites that show the most personal details about you, such as your age, current address, past addresses, phone numbers and relatives’ names. Then request removal directly through each site’s opt-out page.You can also use a reputable data removal service to help automate the process. These services submit removal requests to many data brokers on your behalf and continue checking whether your information shows up again. This step matters because scammers often use exposed personal details to sound more believable. If they know your age, address, family connections or past places you lived, a fake Medicare or Social Security message can feel much more convincing. Getting ahead of this six months out can make the difference between a manageable trickle of calls, texts and emails and being overwhelmed at the worst possible moment. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting CyberGuy.com. Let your spouse, adult children or close relatives know that your enrollment window is approaching and that scammers know it too. Establish a simple rule now: any unexpected call, text or email about Medicare, Social Security or benefits gets verified before any action is taken. No exceptions. SCAMS THAT AREN'T ILLEGAL (BUT SHOULD BE) By now, the calls have likely started. That's normal and expected. What matters is what you do before the fraudulent ones arrive. Action 1: Contact Medicare directly to initiate enrollment, and only Medicare directly You can enroll online at Medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). This sounds obvious. But this is exactly the moment when impersonators pose as Medicare representatives offering to "help you enroll." The real Medicare program will never call you unsolicited, ask for payment over the phone, or pressure you to decide immediately. If anyone does, hang up. Action 2: Change your security questions at your bank and financial institutions This is urgent and almost always overlooked. Data broker profiles routinely include your mother's maiden name, previous addresses, city of birth, and other details that financial institutions still use as identity verification. A scammer with your broker profile can often answer these questions cold, without ever hacking a single account. Call your bank, brokerage, and insurance providers. Switch to nonsense answers that only you know ("What was your childhood pet's name?" "RedTruckSeven"). Store them in a password manager. This one step can prevent account takeovers that your password alone can't stop. Action 3: Place a credit freeze with all three bureaus Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion all allow free credit freezes. A freeze doesn't affect your score or any existing accounts; it simply prevents new lines of credit from being opened in your name without your direct authorization. Medicare enrollment season is prime time for identity theft tied to new account fraud. Freeze first. Unfreeze only when you need to. This is crunch time. Decisions are being made, paperwork is arriving, and the volume of contact, both legitimate and fraudulent, is at its peak. Action 1: Confirm your Medicare card arrival and treat it like classified information Your Medicare card arrives by mail and carries your Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI), a unique number that functions, for medical purposes, like a Social Security number. In the wrong hands, it can be used to bill Medicare for services you never received. Do not carry the physical card in your wallet. Take a photo of it, store it securely, and give the number only to verified providers. Medicare fraud through stolen or misused MBI numbers costs the program an estimated $60 billion per year. Action 2: Verify every agent before sharing any information If someone contacts you claiming to be a Medicare advisor, insurance broker, or benefits specialist, verify them independently before saying anything. Ask for their National Producer Number (NPN). Every licensed insurance agent in the United States is required to have one. Look it up yourself at nipr.com before continuing the conversation. Agents involved in the more than 73,000 unauthorized plan switches often relied on people not knowing this check existed. Action 3: Confirm your Social Security status directly with the SSA Log in or create an account at ssa.gov. Confirm your benefit amounts, confirm your contact information on file, and make sure no changes have been made without your knowledge. SSA impersonators frequently call during this window, claiming there's a problem with your record, creating false urgency to get your Social Security number or bank account information. If you receive one of these calls, hang up. Call SSA directly at 1-800-772-1213. The real SSA will never threaten arrest, demand gift cards, or require immediate payment. HOW TO HAND OFF DATA PRIVACY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS TO A TRUSTED LOVED ONE Your birthday week is the finish line, but it's also when the most aggressive targeting happens, because time pressure creates vulnerability. Action 1: Confirm your plan enrollment directly through Medicare.gov Log in to your Medicare account and verify exactly what you're enrolled in. Check that your plan name, coverage type, and effective date are what you chose. If anything looks wrong, an unfamiliar plan name, a plan you don't recognize, call 1-800-MEDICARE immediately and report it. This is how you catch an unauthorized switch before it affects your coverage. Action 2: Run one final data broker check A lot can change in six months. Search your name again on people-search sites and verify what's still publicly visible. If Incogni has been running in the background, you should see a meaningful reduction in what appears. If new information has surfaced, a recent address, a new phone number, flag it for removal. Action 3: Set up a call screening system going forward The targeting doesn't stop after your birthday. Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 every year, and scam activity spikes again each fall. Turn on your phone's built-in spam call filtering, register your number with the National Do Not Call Registry at donotcall.gov, and consider using your carrier's call protection service (most offer one for free). These won't stop every call, but they'll reduce the noise significantly. Your 65th birthday can put your name on lists used by marketers, agents, lead generators and scammers. Medicare scams can become especially dangerous because the timing feels real. You are already expecting mail, calls and decisions, which gives criminals an opening. Start early. Six months out, look for your personal information online and begin removing it. Three months out, lock down your financial accounts and freeze your credit. One month out, protect your Medicare card and verify any agent before sharing information. During your birthday week, check your Medicare enrollment directly and set up call screening for the months ahead. The people targeting you are counting on confusion. A clear month-by-month plan gives you control before someone tries to take it from you. If companies can profit from knowing when you turn 65, should they also be responsible when that data helps scammers target you? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c71a6a200899a00ecc702 When does your state vote? Here’s the 2026 primary calendar. te 2026-05-19T14:20:22.858Z When does your state vote? Here’s the 2026 primary calendar. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6fdca200899a00ecc698 Mamdani wants New Yorkers to hate success. That should scare every last one of us te 2026-05-19T14:12:44.616Z Mamdani wants New Yorkers to hate success. That should scare every last one of us New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a very public war on billionaire Ken Griffin, and it has nothing to do with justice or lawbreaking. Mamdani did not accuse Griffin of dodging taxes or violating any statute. His sole aim was to turn the successful businessman into a symbol of everything "wrong" with the system, and to teach Americans to hate success so much that surrendering their own agency to a nanny-state government starts to feel like virtue. As I continue my Walk Across America, I have watched this story with anger, but not surprise. We have seen this kind of politics before. A politician finds a wealthy man, turns him into a villain, and uses him as a prop to stir up resentment. Mamdani did exactly that when he stood outside Griffin’s $238 million penthouse on Tax Day and called for a new tax on luxury second homes owned by nonresidents. Griffin was not singled out because he broke any law. He was singled out because he succeeded too visibly. Mamdani, the overprivileged child of millionaires with very little real achievement of his own, looked at a man who climbed to the top of American capitalism and decided the best way to build his own brand was to point at him and say, "There is your enemy." That may play well as socialist theater, but it is poisonous leadership. ZOHRAN MAMDANI FACES BACKLASH OVER 'CREEPY,' 'UNETHICAL' VIDEO FILMED OUTSIDE BILLIONAIRE KEN GRIFFIN'S HOME I do not know Ken Griffin personally, but I know enough about his life to know he is not the cartoon villain Mamdani wants New Yorkers to see. Griffin was born into a middle-class family, started trading while he was still in college, and built a firm from scratch into one of the most successful in the world. His businesses employ thousands of people and generate enormous tax revenue. He has given large sums to universities, museums, medical research, civic institutions, and even nonprofits in the very cities where he does business. That matters because it shows a man using his success to build and to give, not simply to hoard and to hide. I am not speaking about this as a distant observer. I am literally walking across America right now to raise $25 million for a Leadership and Economic Opportunity Center on the South Side of Chicago. I am doing that because I want the young people in my neighborhood to move from a life of government dependency to a life where they can use the tools of capitalism to climb as high as their God-given talents will take them. I want them to have their shot at the American Dream. What Mamdani is doing spits on that hope. When you teach a generation that wealth is always theft and success is always suspect, you are not just attacking billionaires. You are telling a boy on the South Side, already trapped by socialist policies of government dependency, that capitalism itself is a corrupt and evil system. That is how you hurt the future. That is not justice. That is evil. Men like Ken Griffin, for all their flaws, at least prove that it is still possible to build, to hire, to give, and to create opportunity. That story inspires. Mamdani’s story does the opposite. It does not lift people up. It teaches them to resent, to wait, and to depend. One points toward an open door. The other tears down success and nails it shut in a coffin. CHICAGO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN KEN GRIFFIN TURNS ON A CITY, NOW MAMDANI MAY FIND OUT And there is a cost when leaders choose resentment over responsibility. Citadel had been planning a major redevelopment project in New York tied to thousands of jobs, and after Mamdani’s attack, Griffin signaled he was ready to keep that investment in Miami instead. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Wealth can move. Jobs can move. Capital can move. The people left behind are the workers who never get hired and the neighborhoods that never get rebuilt. I watched him leave Chicago for similar reasons: a city that punished success and tolerated crime until he finally took his business and his billions elsewhere. That is why this fight between Mamdani and Griffin matters beyond one tax and one tower. It reveals a worldview where the private sector is always suspect, the rich are always guilty, and government is always the redeemer. If our youth can be indoctrinated to resent those who create wealth, it becomes easier for the Mamdanis of the world to persuade them to hand their future over to the state. That is not empowerment. That is dependency dressed up as compassion. As a pastor, I do not believe wealth is evil. I believe the love of money is evil. Mamdani loves money for his government, and his ambition here is to move money out of Griffin’s pocket and into the hands of the state. If this is not state-sanctioned robbery of a private citizen, I do not know what is. All I know is that ordinary people do not benefit from it. The only winner is an overgrown government bureaucracy that needs more and more of our tax dollars to sustain far too many of its failures. Zohran Mamdani has chosen the path of anti-American resentment. He thinks he is standing up for the little guy. In reality, he is fighting for a world where the little guy never grows up, never builds, never owns, never gives, because he has been trained to believe that success is a sin and the state is his savior. From where I stand in a hurting neighborhood, I know which path I am walking toward — and it is not his. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM PASTOR COREY BROOKS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6fc8a200899a00ecc68e Jackson doubles down on criticism of fellow justices over Louisiana redistricting case: 'Be better' te 2026-05-19T14:12:24.767Z Jackson doubles down on criticism of fellow justices over Louisiana redistricting case: 'Be better' Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson doubled down on her criticism of her colleagues for the Supreme Court's handling of a Louisiana gerrymandering case on Monday. Jackson made the comments during an interview hosted by the American Law Institute in Washington, D.C., on Monday night. She reiterated her view that the Court had been too hasty in deciding the case, and criticized the Court's latest move to send a similar redistricting case in Mississippi back to lower courts. "Courts are apolitical, not supposed to be issuing rulings that are in the political realm," Jackson said Monday. "We have to be scrupulous about sticking to the principles and the rules that we apply in every case and not look as though we’re doing something different in this kind of context." U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel repeatedly asked Jackson about the Court's May 4 decision in the Louisiana case, as well as its later decision to forego its typical month-long waiting period before finalizing the ruling. JACKSON PROTESTS AS SUPREME COURT USES LOUISIANA GERRYMANDERING RULING TO INSTRUCT LOWER COURTS "I think we have to be very constrained," she said. "My view was it would be a more neutral way to handle the matter to just stick with the rule that we always apply in situations like this." Jackson did not make overt criticisms of her fellow justices, but she did suggest the Court's latest action contributes to a perception that the Court was no longer impartial. "[There are] real world consequences that are occurring, and no one really has a clear sense of why it’s happening or what the Court’s reasoning is. So I just think we can and should be better," she said. BARRETT SAYS JUSTICES 'WEAR BLACK, NOT RED OR BLUE' IN RESPONSE TO PARTISAN CRITICS IN FOX NEWS INTERVIEW "It is so important for the public to perceive us as neutral, nonpartisan," she added. "Public confidence is really all the judiciary has. That’s our currency." Louisiana v. Callais centered on whether Louisiana’s 2024 congressional map, which had added a second majority-Black district, amounted to an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. SUPREME COURT RULES ON KEY VOTING RIGHTS ACT RULE AS REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS WAGE REDISTRICTING WAR Though the justices acknowledged that compliance with the Voting Rights Act can be considered by states as a compelling interest in redistricting, they said that it did not require Louisiana to add the creation of a second majority Black district, siding with a lower court that had also blocked the state's use of the map. The Supreme Court's ruling in that case could trigger a new wave of legal challenges over congressional boundaries and make it harder for plaintiffs to challenge the maps in question, as it requires them to prove a racially discriminatory motive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6fb5a200899a00ecc685 Trump makes fresh Greenland play after Xi talks as China’s Arctic ambitions loom te 2026-05-19T14:12:05.093Z Trump makes fresh Greenland play after Xi talks as China’s Arctic ambitions loom The Trump administration ramped up its outreach to Greenland in the wake of President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as U.S. officials seek to strengthen America’s Arctic position and counter Beijing’s ambitions in the region. "Special Envoy Landry is in Greenland to attend the Future Greenland Conference as part of an effort to further strengthen U.S.–Greenlandic ties and engage with local leaders," White House spokesperson Olivia Wales told Fox News Digital. "The Special Envoy had a productive meeting with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Greenland, with both sides affirming the importance of the high-level working group." "The United States is optimistic that we are on a good trajectory to address U.S. national security interests in Greenland," added Wales. "The Special Envoy will spend the coming days meeting with local business leaders and building ties with Greenlanders." The Trump administration’s renewed Greenland outreach comes as the White House increasingly views the Arctic as a strategic front in its broader competition with China following President Donald Trump’s recent summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. officials see Greenland’s location, mineral reserves and military significance as critical to countering Beijing’s growing ambitions in the region. WHY TRUMP'S PUSH FOR FRIGID GREENLAND IS ABOUT ICING OUT US ADVERSARIES The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Denmark announced the four-day trip on May 13, one day before Trump departed for China.  Trump previously declined to rule out military force to acquire Greenland, framing control of the territory as vital to U.S. national security. The U.S. potentially purchasing or acquiring Greenland has roots in the first Trump administration when the president mentioned interest in 2019. Trump reportedly is seeking veto power to block Greenland from approving future investments from China concerning mineral reserves, first reported by the Telegraph. When asked by Fox News Digital if the U.S. is seeking oversight during Greenland meetings, a White House official responded that "the administration is participating in diplomatic high-level technical talks with the Governments of Greenland and Denmark to address United States’ national security interests in Greenland." GREENLAND TALKS ON ‘GOOD TRAJECTORY,’ WHITE HOUSE SAYS AMID TRUMP TAKEOVER PUSH "We are not going to participate in a back and forth through the media, but we are very optimistic that we’re on a good trajectory," the official added. A deeper U.S. foothold in Greenland could help blunt Beijing’s push for influence in the Arctic. China laid out its Arctic ambitions in a 2018 policy white paper, declaring itself a "near-Arctic state" and promoting a "Polar Silk Road" tied to its broader Belt and Road strategy. The document called for expanded scientific research, commercial development and resource extraction in the region. Leaders of the Danish territory have drawn a redline when it comes to Trump touting the idea of acquiring Greenland. "We believe there is progress, and from Greenland's side we are focused on finding a solution that is good for us all, and most importantly that threats of annexation, takeover or a purchase of Greenland and the Greenlandic people does not occur," Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said after meeting with Landry this week, Reuters reported. THE HISTORIC IMPORTANCE OF GREENLAND FOR US NATIONAL SECURITY AS DEBATE OVER ISLAND'S FUTURE ROARS ON Greenland served as a critical Cold War outpost, positioned along the shortest Arctic routes between North America and the Soviet Union. The U.S. expanded its footprint with an airbase, now known as Pituffik Space Base, that became a vital hub for early-warning radar and surveillance systems designed to detect incoming Soviet bombers and missiles. The island is also home to oil, natural gas and mineral resources, which could be used to manufacture batteries and other technologies.  The war with Iran looms over with Trump announcing a pause on a planned strike on Iran from Gulf allies as "serious negotiations." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6fa1a200899a00ecc67c Trader Joe's workers shut down long-running checkout line rumor: 'Over-the-top friendliness' te 2026-05-19T14:11:45.556Z Trader Joe's workers shut down long-running checkout line rumor: 'Over-the-top friendliness' Trader Joe's has shut down a long-running rumor that its employees are trained to flirt with customers while working the checkout line. "Definitively, no," Bryan Palbaum, CEO of the California-based grocery store chain, said on the Trader Joe's podcast in 2023. Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some.  COSTCO FANS ERUPT AFTER BELOVED FOOD COURT ITEM REPLACED BY HIGH-CALORIE NEWCOMER "I think we just have such a unique environment in our stores," Palbaum said.  "I could see how that might be misinterpreted." The "neighborhood store" is known for hiring outgoing employees, according to multiple reports about the company’s workplace culture. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The Trader Joe's website states that its crew members are "helpful [and] friendly" — and take care in "creating a store environment that imparts adventure, humor and a warm sense of community." Less than a year ago, a Reddit forum addressing the Trader Joe's "flirting trope" received substantial feedback from self-identified employees who shut down the rumor. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I think it's just the energy of our workplace and the general vibe of how people are trained on register," wrote one Redditor.  "Be friendly, talk about something, ask them how they are … it can be seen as flirtatious for a checkout interaction, but totally normal at Trader Joe's." "So many customers mistake our kindness for flirtation," commented another. "When I'm on [the] register, I definitely feel out the vibe to see if I've got a more quiet customer. But if they're engaging back, I enjoy the genuine conversation." Others took to the message board to lament what the rumor implies about the decline of society. "A lot of people confuse our sometimes over-the-top friendliness for flirting," wrote one person.  "Which, in my mind, just shows you how much the world in general lacks common courtesy and a friendly conversation to the point where we think, 'this person is nice to me, they're flirting with me.'" "It kinda makes me sad that customers aren't used to strangers being kind to them, so they take it as flirtation," chimed in another user.  "If more people in this world were kind, maybe this trope wouldn't be a thing!" Still, there's always a chance for chemistry beyond the Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings. "Ninety-eight percent of the time, no, but there is that 2% when I actually am flirting," another Reddit user posted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES When contacted for comment, a Trader Joe's representative referred Fox News Digital to Palbaum's podcast remarks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6f78a200899a00ecc660 Forget the feed: Status AI raises $17M to turn social media into interactive entertainment te 2026-05-19T14:11:04.957Z Forget the feed: Status AI raises $17M to turn social media into interactive entertainment Interactive social media site Status announced Tuesday $17 million in combined seed and Series A funding, with investors including General Catalyst, YC, LightShed Ventures, and Abstract. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6f65a200899a00ecc657 ‘Survivor’ stars Kyle Fraser and Kamilla Karthigesu introduce a goal-tracking app, Paprclip te 2026-05-19T14:10:45.079Z ‘Survivor’ stars Kyle Fraser and Kamilla Karthigesu introduce a goal-tracking app, Paprclip A new app from Survivor 48 winner Kyle Fraser and castmate Kamilla Karthigesu aims to turn goal tracking into a social experience, pairing users for accountability, daily challenges, and shared progress clips. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6f51a200899a00ecc64e Apple announces Apple Intelligence powered accessibility feature updates te 2026-05-19T14:10:25.425Z Apple announces Apple Intelligence powered accessibility feature updates Apple is introducing a feature to let Vision Pro control a compatible wheelchair with their eyes Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6d21a200899a00ecc5ee Trump calls for DOJ probe into Maryland mail-in ballot error, suspecting 'corrupt' Gov. Wes Moore ties te 2026-05-19T14:01:05.125Z Trump calls for DOJ probe into Maryland mail-in ballot error, suspecting 'corrupt' Gov. Wes Moore ties President Donald Trump weighed in on Maryland's mail-in ballot printing error, alleging ties to "corrupt" Democrat Gov. Wes Moore and calling for an investigation by the Justice Department under acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. "In Maryland, they sent out 500,000 Illegal Mail In Ballots, and they got caught!" Trump wrote on Truth Social, after Fox News reported the Republican National Committee's election integrity unit's concerns and activated a response. "So now, they’re going to send out 500,000 more Mail In Ballots, but nobody knows what’s happening with the first 500,000 they sent. In addition, many of these Ballots went to Democrats, so any Republican running in Maryland doesn’t have a chance!" Trump made an unsubstantiated claim the Democratic governor might have been involved in the error that the state's ballot printer has apologized for. TRUMP BATTLES JOHN BOLTON, CHRIS CHRISTIE AND THREATENS TO PULL FUNDS FROM WES MOORE’S MARYLAND "This was done by the Corrupt Governor of the State, Wes Moore," Trump's post continued. "He allowed this to happen in order to make sure that Democrats win. It never made sense to me that Maryland was considered an automatic Democrat State, but now I see why. I’m sure this has gone on for years." Maryland election officials have not said 500,000 illegal ballots were sent. The State Board of Elections said more than 500,000 voters requested mail-in ballots, and that a vendor error affected voters who were mailed ballots before May 14. Officials said all affected voters would be sent replacements to "maintain the integrity and security of mail-in voting." Trump is calling for Blanche and the Justice Department to look into the ballot handling in Maryland's primary mail-in ballots. "I’m going to ask the Attorney General of the United States, and the DOJ, to bring an immediate investigation into this situation," his Monday afternoon post concluded. DOJ SUES SIX STATES FOR REFUSING TO TURN OVER VOTER REGISTRATION ROLLS, WARNS ‘OPEN DEFIANCE’ OF FEDERAL LAW State Administrator of Elections Jared DeMarinis pushed back on Trump’s claim that "illegal" ballots were distributed, saying the issue involved some voters receiving the wrong party ballot. "Mail-in voting is an integral facet of the electoral process," DeMarinis wrote in a statement. "With over 500,000 voters requesting mail-in ballots, we want to eliminate any doubt in its integrity or accuracy; that is why I have arranged the sending of replacement ballots." "Please be assured that we are actively answering phones and responding to emails and will remain transparent as we navigate through this situation," he added. "We will make every effort to ensure that everyone affected knows the situation and how to cast their ballot. Every vote matters, your voice will be heard, and our elections will remain verified, open, transparent, and secure." DEM STATE ELECTION BOARD UNDER FIRE AFTER ICE-ARRESTED SUPERINTENDENT SURFACES ON VOTER ROLLS The state’s vendor, Taylor Print & Visual Impressions (TPVI), Inc., said replacement ballots are being prepared and mailed, and that "election officials have safeguards in place to ensure that only the corrected ballots included in the replacement mailing will be accepted and counted." There were no public details on those "safeguards." "A portion of voters received ballot packets intended for a different voter segment," the TPVI Election Services Team wrote in a statement. "We understand the seriousness of this matter and the importance of accuracy and trust in all election-related communications." Notably, "all ballots will be remailed by 5/29/2026," TPVI added, leaving it up to the recipients to destroy the first ballot they received. "Voters should securely discard or destroy the original ballot materials they received and use only the replacement ballot sent in the new mailing," the vendor concluded. DEMOCRATS SILENT ON ILLEGAL ALIEN REGISTERED TO VOTE IN BLUE STATE EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING LAUNCHES IN KENTUCKY, LAST DAY OF EARLY VOTING IN MARYLAND The primary ballot mix-up has renewed Republican calls for a federal review of the state's voter rolls. "This kind of election mismanagement is why the RNC is already suing Maryland for failing to clean their voter rolls," RNC Chair Joe Gruters told Fox News on Monday. "Marylanders deserve answers after this unacceptable failure. The RNC and Maryland GOP are demanding transparency on how it happened, who will receive replacement ballots, and what safeguards will be used to prevent duplicate voting." The RNC's election integrity unit vowed to respond quickly to deploy local legal experts to secure the midterm vote from primaries through November's general elections. "In response, the RNC and Maryland GOP are expanding our Protect the Vote operations with voter hotlines, legal oversight, and voter education statewide," Gruters told Fox News Digital. Maryland’s primary election is scheduled for June 23. Voters who want a mail-in ballot sent by mail must request one by June 16, according to the State Board of Elections. Fox News has reached out to Maryland Republican Party Chair Nicole Beus Harris has not yet heard back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6d0da200899a00ecc5e5 Danica Patrick shows up to Indy 500 for work looking absolutely shredded, new TN largemouth bass record & MEAT te 2026-05-19T14:00:45.260Z Danica Patrick shows up to Indy 500 for work looking absolutely shredded, new TN largemouth bass record & MEAT Let's get Tuesday Screencaps cranked up with Danica Patrick showing up to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for her Fox Indy 500 work duties looking like a fat, purple-haired LIB's worst nightmare. You guys know Danica's been in the gym. She lives the MAHA lifestyle. We show you guys her insane gym workouts. I knew Danica, 44, has been getting shredded, but what she unleashed Monday from the Fox set was the results of the offseason reps where Danica gets on a dip machine with 45-pound plates chained to a weight belt. She's dialed in. Our Fox co-workers are dialed in. "Vibes were defiantly high for what became a one day qualifying show for the pole after Saturday rained out," wrote on Instagram from Indy. You're damn right the vibes are high, Danica. America can feel summer building. It's not just any summer. It's the 250th celebration of this incredible piece of land we get to call home. For the angry LIBS who hate this country and what it stands for, you better buckle up. We're about to have a blowout summer. DANICA PATRICK IMPRESSES THE MAHA CROWD BY TAKING UP TENNIS AS HER NEWEST FITNESS WORKOUT, BAT DOGS & MEAT! • Moving along this morning, full disclosure, I watched approximately 15 minutes of the NBA's Western Conference Finals after watching Game 7 of Montreal-Buffalo. I have no idea how any of you can truly stand watching the NBA product. During the 15 minutes that I watched, I saw maybe two minutes of actual game time. How many timeouts do these coaches get? I swear they had like 10 timeouts per team to burn after every single basket. Even after free throws...TIMEOUT! It was completely worthless television. It was worse than college and that's saying something. My old buddy Kunkel is right. • Yes, I watched MY Reds blow another late-inning lead. I'm not in a great spot with MY Reds right now. The bullpen was a disaster waiting to happen and it happened way before Memorial Day, which isn't a great sign when the season goes until Sept. 27. I talked to my dad this morning who is forecasting this team could lose 100 games. I think that's an overreaction, but I will mark today and take a look back in August. • Wait, shopping malls are coming back? That's news to me. I've been in just ONE mall that's thriving – Somerset in Troy, Michigan – in the last five to 10 years. 📩 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 – Annette writes: Joe, I don’t know you or know of you…until today. You should receive an award for the best phrase ever: "…f-you money in perpetuity."  My husband and I laughed until we cried. Bravo!  Kinsey: Welcome to the best daily column in the United States, as named by the readers, Annette. You might not like every edition of Screencaps, but I guarantee this column will not be boring. You'll find little nuggets like that one that just pop into my head. This isn't meant to be a traditional news column. I'm not here to impress you with big words. I'm here to inform, entertain and make you think on a daily basis. Speaking of which, wait until you guys see the comments I got on the U-Haul nugget from Monday Screencaps. – Retired reporter Beth emails: The rule of thumb is one bridesmaid for every 50 invited guests. The maid/matron of honor do not count in this equation. Nor do flower girls. Ideally, there will be an equal number of groomsmen, again not counting the best man. Some weddings include ushers as well as groomsmen, which I find a terrible waste of time and money for a tuxedo used just to schlep guests to their seats.I believe the 1:50 ratio came about to (subtly) discourage brides from asking literally every friend since preschool to stand for her. Bridesmaids should be your closest and dearest friends, sisters and maybe your kidney donor. I’ve attended weddings that featured more bridal party members than guests. This is the bride who, "Doesn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings." For the same reason, these events typically go on for three hours as they slog through Bible readings, poetry recitations, solos, performances by a brass ensemble and string quartet, candle lightings, mother tributes, rose presentations, Holy Communion and snake handling. As always in the perfect elegant event, less is more. Now to your original query about Miss Hunt’s 14 bridesmaids. 14x50=700 invited guests, which is extreme but not terribly tacky. There’s a fine line between society weddings and the nuptials that begin by calling all the cousins out from under the trailer with the broken skirting because, "The preacher done got here." Another rule of thumb: the more people you invite, the bigger the risk of drowning in blenders, toasters and bath towels. This is where the all important Bridal Registry comes into play. It is a sacred document that must be fulfilled. I don’t know what today’s brides do. In my day, brides, towing their surly grooms, spent an afternoon at our town’s most elegant department store, Leitzinger’s, choosing our desired gifts. All while an advisor followed us making suggestions and taking notes. Then came the best part: a small table was set with our china, silver and stemware, matching linens and an information card featuring  the exquisitely gorgeous calligraphy of Judy Helsel. That year, there were four brides in our newsroom. We went to Leitzinger’s every chance we got to stand and stare at our tables. We followed the national average, I’m sad to say. Only two of us are still married nearly 40 years later. I hope your adorable male mind can glean a few salient insights from my ramblings. I do enjoy sharing them with you. If ever again you need etiquette advice, I’m here. And if you are invited to the Hunt-Green circus, send them a note explaining you planted a tree or named a star after them or donated a month’s operating budget to an animal shelter or soup kitchen. That’ll really piss ‘em off and they’ll never get the irony. – Caleb in PA is back with more Hobby Lobby content: I thought the fall decor at hobby lobby was bad enough…but then my wife sent me photographic proof of this abomination today!  I just want all of you to know I see your emails and messages. There are just so many to go through that I cannot possibly respond to all of you, including the legacy readers who are hammering my personal Gmail. This morning, The TODAY Show got in on the fun by doing its own Pizza Hut story recapping that the Hut is viral right now. Look, I'll say it again: America could use a family spot where we can go after games to get a pizza. The Hut leaning into being the go-to place after travel ball, or soccer, or some other sport, is an admirable marketing campaign. Now bring back the pitchers of draft beer for the dads. – Chris A. tells me: Sirius does right by yacht rock. In addition to Channel 15, it has some internet only channels like Yacht Rock deep cuts, Yacht Country and Yacht Soul (I have Al Green and Marvin Gaye on my yacht rock playlist, so Yacht Soul sounds good to me). Spotify also has a yacht rock channel that throws in some mellow EDM, but I would need some convincing on that one. I chuckled at the video of the zero-turn mower getting plucked from the pond. I would have left it in there if it was up to me. Give me a good old lawn tractor with an actual steering wheel! Kinsey: I was a little surprised that Bo in AZ sorta attacked me and accused me of not listening to Yacht Rock in May. You're damn right I was insulted. Just for that, I'm golfing this week and listening to Yacht Rock the entire time. I WILL NOT be out-Yacht rocked. – Bo T. in AZ responds: Joe, I found it on the SiriusXM app on the Yacht Rock channel. Must be some kind of one-off as there are others as well (Slow Drift Mix, etc).  – Scott H. emails: Joe, on a sabbatical from work. Two weeks in Europe spent with my daughters. Alternate weeks. One thing on my travels has disgusted me. "Influencers" posing in contrived photos, with their whipped male companions, taking ridiculous photos at historical sites. Here’s what I think of them. ######################## That's it on this rainy Tuesday with 36 holes of golf on my schedule this week. I cannot wait. I truly just want to get lost and hit a tiny ball for 6,000 yards. But, first, I must work. Write. Edit (sorta). Attend Zoom calls. It's time to get to work and pay the bills. Go have an incredible day of life. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6ab4a200899a00ecc579 Jaxon Smith-Njigba points out typos in Offensive Player of the Year trophy: 'Disrespectful' te 2026-05-19T13:50:44.682Z Jaxon Smith-Njigba points out typos in Offensive Player of the Year trophy: 'Disrespectful' Jaxon Smith-Njigba came into the 2025 seasons as a potential breakout star, and he far surpassed that expectation. The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards while racking up 119 receptions, 10 of which were for scores. The Ohio State alum's 14.5 yards per touch was the most in the NFL, and his play helped both Sam Darnold tap into another level and the Seahawks bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Seattle. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Smith-Njigba's stellar play warranted his being named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year, as well - but right now, the hardware says otherwise. In a video posted to his Instagram Stories, the receiver showed that his trophy reads that he was the 2025 "Defensive Player of Theyear (sic)." "I really want to expose them. It’s getting disrespectful, guys," he said in the video. "Defense? Come on bro. One word? Man." TOM BRADY CRACKS JOKES ABOUT 'CRANKY' BILL BELICHICK, JETS, ELI MANNING IN MOTIVATIONAL COMMENCEMENT SPEECH Smith-Njigba then posted a selfie with the caption, "Its getting disrespectful at this point. Just keep the award at this point. Leave it in the history books tho." It's not like Smith-Njigba could just give the trophy to Myles Garrett, who was named the Defensive Player of the Year - the trophy has the receiver's name on it. So, it will be up to the NFL to issue another one to its rightful owner. Hopefully there are no typos in Smith-Njigba's mega contract that he signed for $168.6 million, the most ever given to a wide receiver. 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/6a0c6889a200899a00ecc52b Tempe City Council holding runoff election for final 2 city council seats te 2026-05-19T13:41:29.451Z Tempe City Council holding runoff election for final 2 city council seats The two candidates who receive the highest number of votes will be elected. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6870a200899a00ecc4fc Karen Bass defends dental care for homeless meth users, says it's 'already paid for' te 2026-05-19T13:41:04.483Z Karen Bass defends dental care for homeless meth users, says it's 'already paid for' Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that dental care for homeless meth users is "already paid for" by California's Medi-Cal healthcare program on Friday after facing backlash for her recent comments. During a mayoral candidate forum last week, Bass went viral after referencing the need for homeless meth users to have working teeth to help rebuild their lives. "How many people that you meet that are unhoused don't have teeth at all?" Bass said during an exchange. "They don't have teeth. Why? Because meth rots your teeth." SPENCER PRATT DECLARES HE'S 'DONE' WITH CBS, VOWS TO IGNORE NETWORK IF ELECTED LA MAYOR "You can't succeed without teeth. So there needs to be comprehensive healthcare provided to people," she continued. During an interview with ABC7, Bass stood by her comments and said the care was already available through Medi-Cal when asked who would pay for the dental care that the "unhoused" need. "So, when I say comprehensive healthcare, it’s actually what people can get from Medi-Cal," Bass said. "The problem is that the linkage isn’t made with the people and the services, and so — " "So it would be taxpayers?" ABC7 reporter Josh Haskell asked. "Well, we already pay for it. It’s already paid for. It’s the linkage that hasn’t happened," Bass said. LA MAYOR CALLS WILDFIRE FIRE RESPONSE ONE OF THE 'FASTEST' REBUILDING EFFORTS IN CALIFORNIA HISTORY Haskell then asked Bass what is being done to address the drug crisis, so taxpayers would not have to pay for homeless meth users to receive dental care. "Let me just tell you that when I came in, we started — even though it is not the city’s role to provide health, it is the county, that was not enough for me," Bass said. "I said, we have to provide it ourselves, so we took lawsuit money from tobacco, and we established contracts with drug-related organizations, substance abuse organizations, and so some of those people we can refer to a drug treatment program." She continued, "The issue with dental is that you want people to be productive. You want them to have a job. You want them to no longer need public assistance. So, while someone is in interim housing waiting for permanent housing, let us help them get their act together, so they will be successful and, down the line, will not need public assistance at all." FLASHBACK: LA MAYOR KAREN BASS WAS ONCE CONSIDERED TOP VP CHOICE BY BIDEN, PRAISED BY OBAMA AS ‘OUTSTANDING’ Fox News Digital reached out to Bass' office for comment. Bass' comments come as she faces a competitive re-election challenge against Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman and former reality television star Spencer Pratt.  Bass has been criticized for her response to the devastating 2025 Los Angeles fires and her failure to address the city's ongoing homelessness crisis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6848a200899a00ecc4eb Kentucky has long been home to curious political characters. te 2026-05-19T13:40:24.283Z Kentucky has long been home to curious political characters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c6605a200899a00ecc3cb Civil liberty advocates sue blue state over 'show your papers' gun law te 2026-05-19T13:30:45.356Z Civil liberty advocates sue blue state over 'show your papers' gun law FIRST ON FOX: The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials Tuesday over the state's Firearm Owners Identification Act, also known as the FOID Card Act, a state law that requires Illinois residents to apply for and carry an identification card at all times in order to possess any firearm or ammunition.  The civil complaint, which Fox News Digital obtained exclusively, challenges the law as unconstitutional, arguing it "entirely deprives everyone of the right to keep and bear arms – including the basic right to possess a firearm for self-defense in the home – unless and until they seek and receive the State's permission."  NCLA is challenging the law's constitutionality, contending that FOID violates both the Second Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment, particularly the latter amendment's Due Process Clause.  NCLA is suing Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke, seeking injunctive relief on behalf of three plaintiffs. VIRGINIA DEMS SEND SWEEPING GUN BAN TO SPANBERGER AS WEST VIRGINIA WEIGHS EXPANDING MACHINE-GUN ACCESS Two of the plaintiffs, Christopher Laurent and Kim Dalton, would like to obtain firearms for self-defense but haven't done so because they "refuse to submit to the state's unconstitutional procedure, and are unwilling to subject themselves to criminal prosecution by violating the law," the complaint reads.  The other, Justin Tucker, did obtain a FOID card but doesn't want to have to continue to renew it or to carry it with him at all times, which state law requires if one wants to retain their right to bear arms in Illinois. "The police can approach you and demand you ‘show your papers’ to prove you're allowed to exercise this right, otherwise, you are committing a crime," NCLA Senior Litigation Counsel Jacob Huebert, the lead attorney on the lawsuit, told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. "Some people may have an urgent need to obtain a firearm for self-defense in their home because of a threat they face, yet they absolutely cannot do that. They have to file the application, go through the process, and wait as long as the state wants to take," Huebert explained.  GUN RIGHTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY DEBATED AT SUPREME COURT "At every step of the way, the burden of proof is on the citizen to be allowed to exercise their rights. You go through the first round, and if they deny you, you can do an internal appeal within the Illinois State Police, which has a review board. If you lose at all those stages, you can go to court, but even then, the burden of proof remains on you to show that you're entitled to exercise your Second Amendment rights," he continued.  "In our view, that is the exact opposite of how constitutional rights are supposed to work. A right means that you are presumed allowed to do something unless the government has a sufficiently good reason to stop you. Normally, if the government wants to disarm a particular person, they have to go to court, get a restraining order, and present evidence showing why that person shouldn't be allowed to have a gun. But in Illinois, everybody is treated as guilty until they prove themselves innocent," he told Fox News Digital. DOJ PROMISES 'A LOT MORE ACTION' ON GUN RIGHTS WITH NEW SECOND AMENDMENT ENFORCEMENT SECTION Illinois enacted the FOID law in 1967, and the constitutional legitimacy of the statute has been challenged multiple times in the decades since. In the 2020 decision People v. Vivian Brown, an Illinois state trial court ruled the law unconstitutional. However, state trial court decisions apply only to individual plaintiffs and don't serve as precedent.  By filing its suit in federal district court in Chicago, NCLA is seeking to force the court to set a precedent that would in effect nullify the law, Huebert explained. "Once the federal courts weigh in, that will be the definitive law," he told Fox News Digital. "If a federal court orders the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Attorney General, and the Cook County State's Attorney not to enforce this law anymore, then they can no longer enforce it," Huebert said.  Illinois ranks as the state with the second-strongest gun laws on the books behind California, according to a 2026 ranking composed by Everytown For Gun Safety. Despite the stringency, however, Illinois ranks 13th in the nation in gun homicides, averaging 8.2 deaths per 100,000 residents on an age-adjusted basis, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Fox News Digital contacted the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Attorney General's Office and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office for comment on the lawsuit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c63bfa200899a00ecc358 Retired Austin cop tears into leftist city council for stripping police of key tools before shooting rampage te 2026-05-19T13:21:03.948Z Retired Austin cop tears into leftist city council for stripping police of key tools before shooting rampage After a weekend shooting rampage that spanned nearly 24 hours in Austin, Texas, and left four people injured, one former police officer says left-wing city council members have "handcuffed" the city's police department by stripping it of critical technology. Three suspects, teenagers ages 15, 16 and 17, were taken into custody on Sunday afternoon and evening, two in Austin and one in neighboring Manor, Texas. There were 12 separate shootings during the rampage, which police say appeared random, including at a fire station. The suspects, all unnamed due to their status as juveniles, are accused of stealing four cars during the spree. The 17-year-old suspect, Cristian Mondragon-Fajardo, is the only named suspect, as he has reached the age of criminal responsibility under Texas law. Police say he had a warrant for allegedly previously stealing a firearm from a local store, and one 15-year-old suspect allegedly stole a weapon from the same store on Saturday. AUSTIN SHOOTING SUSPECT NAMED, TIMELINE OF TERROR REVEALED AFTER TEENS’ ALLEGED 28-HOUR, 12-ATTACK RAMPAGE He is expected to be charged with multiple counts related to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault/motor vehicle, deadly conduct, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, evading arrest, theft of a firearm, and other related offenses Dennis Farris is a retired Austin police officer and current president of the Austin Police Retired Officers' Association. AUSTIN POLICE ARREST 2 JUVENILES ALLEGEDLY LINKED TO 12 RANDOM SHOOTINGS INJURING 4 PEOPLE He said last weekend's chaos would have been a great use case for technology that Austin police were using before it was stripped from them last year. WATCH: Austin police chief details chaos of shooting spree that injured 4 "At some point, the [police department], and some of the [police departments] started connecting the dots, right?" Farris told Fox News Digital. "And it took a little while longer because the Austin Police Department is really been handcuffed by its own city council from using technology that could help in stuff like this. Facial recognition technology, license plate readers, you know, specifically the one that comes to mind with everybody is Flock." Austin used to have a contract with Flock Safety for license plate reading technology until last year, when Farris says left-wing members of the council along with local activists succeeded in campaigning for its removal. DAVID MARCUS: ANTI-ICE AGITATORS ADOPT PALESTINIAN TACTICS, INCLUDING MARTYRDOM One of the main issues taken up by opponents of the technology was that, in theory, local authorities could share data with federal immigration officials that could cause illegal aliens to be arrested. Farris said the Austin Police Department rarely has contact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "At the end of that one-year trial period, the activists decided they didn't like [the cameras]," said Farris. "And when I say the activists, I'm talking about the 25 or 30 people that are always at city council, complaining about anything the police department does, and the activists on the council, and we have very much so an activist council." 'FAR-LEFT RADICAL': PROGRESSIVE HOUSE DEMS ELECT POLICE DEFUNDING PROPONENT DESPITE CALLS TO MODERATE While he said there are a couple of council members who are not leftist activists, including Mayor Kirk Watson, he described one member of the council, who he did not name, as a "committed Communist." "The rest of them are just far left liberal radicals who think it's better to hamstrung the police and keep them from protecting the public than it is to letting them go on out and do their job, and it's putting the citizens of Austin in danger," said Farris. Farris then noted that it was Flock technology in Manor, just east of Austin, that helped authorities there capture the rampage shooting suspects. FACIAL RECOGNITION HELPED CRACK ALLEGED STUDENT MURDER BY ILLEGAL MIGRANT – NEW BILL COULD BAN IT: RET. COP "Think about if we'd had those cameras in Austin, they would never have gotten to Manor, right? We may have caught them before they shot this — there was a poor individual walking down the street with his dog and was shot in the back by these kids," said Farris. "So my message to council is gonna be stop with the grandstanding, stop with the fear mongering," said Farris. "Give the police the technology they need to do their jobs with safeguards in place to make sure that the job is done correctly. What this council needs to do is they need to take the handcuffs off the Austin Police Department let them do the job, and let's get this crime under control in the city before we lose the city." Watson said in a media briefing Sunday night that license plate readers likely would have been helpful under the circumstances over the weekend. END OF DEFUND POLICE ERA? CRIME, PROSECUTORIAL CRACKDOWN IN BLUE AND PURPLE STATES SIGNALS SHIFT, EXPERTS SAY  "As I expressed yesterday, we need to make sure Austinites are safe and feel safe. We must assure our law enforcement has the tools to make this possible," Watson told Fox News Digital on Monday. "The Council has passed the TRUST act, which gives us the framework and clarity needed to move forward on the use of [license plate readers] in Austin," he continued. "This weekend’s events shined a spotlight on the real-world benefits of this technology to assist law enforcement professionals in complex and emergency situations." The TRUST Act stands for the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Act. It allows the city to use certain technological public safety features like license plate readers, but requires departments to seek approval from the city council before implementation, and to disclose how data will be obtained and stored, according to KVUE. It also bans facial recognition technology. "Now that we have the framework in place, it is time we move forward. We need to give our law enforcement professionals the tools they need to make sure people are safe," Watson said. "We must also make sure that as we move forward, we find balance between protecting the privacy of our residents with the need and desire of our residents to feel and be safe." Council Member Marc Duchen also weighed in. "Protecting the safety of Austin residents is City Hall’s top priority, and I’m grateful for our police department’s swift response to these crimes and Mayor Kirk Watson’s leadership throughout the crisis," he told Fox News Digital. "My colleagues and I have a duty to give first responders the tools they need to prevent incidents like these. As our mayor and police chief pointed out, license plate readers would have helped law enforcement officials track down and arrest the suspects," he said. "Systems like these need to prevent and solve serious crimes while protecting the privacy of community members, and I remain open to discussing the use of a resource that meets these standards. No one deserves to hear that a loved one could have been saved if the right technology had been in place." Fox News Digital reached out to the city council, Austin police and Flock. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c63aca200899a00ecc34f Brock Lesnar makes stunning return to WWE, attacking Oba Femi te 2026-05-19T13:20:44.492Z Brock Lesnar makes stunning return to WWE, attacking Oba Femi Brock Lesnar made his shocking return to WWE on "Monday Night Raw," exactly one month after he appeared to be retiring following his loss to Oba Femi. Femi was about to host his weekly open challenge to any Raw competitor. As he got into the ring, Lesnar attacked him from the back and sent the crowd in Greensboro, North Carolina, into a frenzy. Lesnar hit four F-5s on Femi, catching "The Ruler" completely off guard. Lesnar smiled as Femi writhed in pain from the multiple finishing moves. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It seemed as though Lesnar was actually retired after the loss at WrestleMania 42. Paul Heyman was even convinced that Lesnar was finished with pro wrestling as he was seen crying in the ring when the two embraced. "Oh, did I forget to mention that BRRRRRRRRRRRROCK LESNAR decided to do something about Oba Femi?" he wrote on X later in the night. "My apologies. It must have slipped my mind!" WWE Hall of Famer Booker T weighed in on Lesnar’s potential retirement in an interview with Fox News Digital last month. "You know wrestlers, we never really retire," he said. "It’s always in the back of our heads we can go out there and have one more match. One thing about this business too, man, it’s hard to leave money on the table. "So, if somebody comes to Brock Lesnar with the right number for one more match, I’m sure Brock Lesnar could suck it up for five minutes and go out there and get it done. I can suck it up for five minutes and go out and get it done." Heyman delivered a contract to Raw GM Adam Pearce for a rematch between Lesnar and Femi at Clash in Italy. He said Lesnar’s name was already on the contract and that Pearce only needed Femi’s signature. "Tribal Combat" coming to Clash in Italy "Monday Night Raw" has finished similarly – either Roman Reigns or Jacob Fatu call each other out and one man beats down the other to end the show. This time, it went differently. Fatu started the night going to the ring while Adam Pearce tried to convince Reigns that it was time to fire Fatu following his actions last week. But the original plan went out the window. Jey and Jimmy Uso came out behind Fatu to confront him. Jimmy Uso tried to calm Fatu down, but Jey Uso was having none of it. He entered the ring with a chair. It seemed like Fatu was going to be able to take out The Usos with ease until Reigns joined the fray. The Bloodline faction worked together to send a message to Fatu. As Pearce stepped out to formally announce Fatu’s firing, he grabbed the microphone and addressed Reigns. He wanted "Tribal Combat." Reigns seemingly agreed and the match was set for Clash in Italy on May 31 with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line again. "Tribal Combat" has been a match primarily used among Bloodline faction members in order to crown a new "Tribal Chief." Reigns has been in each of the two previous matches, defeating Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa. The two were forced to acknowledge him as their "Tribal Chief" after losing to Reigns. Fatu will have to do the same if he ends up losing to Reigns for a second straight time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker’s feud grows Seth Rollins came to Raw with a challenge for Bron Breakker, claiming that Breakker couldn’t defeat him by himself. Instead, he got fellow Vision member Austin Theory. Rollins acknowledged that he had no allies on Raw and had to take out The Vision alone. At least one person appeared to be in Rollins’ corner – Street Profits tag team member Angelo Dawkins. "Look fam, we ain’t gotta be friends. Hey, we ain’t gotta trust each other. I can’t speak for ‘Tez, but last week, good looking out," Dawkins told Rollins before the latter’s match against Theory. Rollins said he understood that nobody had his back but he thanked Dawkins for his words and apologized that he took the brunt of Breakker’s spear last week. Rollins and Theory’s match took fans to the end of Raw with Rollins trying to do as much damage as he could before Theory and Logan Paul defend the tag titles against the Street Profits at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Rollins picked up the win over Theory with a pedigree. As Paul came in to put a beating on Rollins, Dawkins came out to make a save. The tables turned on him quickly, allowing Montez Ford to begrudgingly get involved. Ford questioned Dawkins’ involvement and then saved him from Breakker’s spear. Rollins got back into the ring and started going after Breakker. But after a distraction from Paul, Breakker hit a spear. Rollins and Breakker started going after each other and were pulled apart by Pearce and officials. Saturday Night’s Main Event card finalized Saturday Night’s Main Event will take place on Saturday night on Peacock. The card for the event was finalized during Raw. Penta (c) vs. Ethan Page for the Intercontinental Championship. Logan Paul and Austin Theory (c) vs. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins for the World Tag Team Championship. Paige and Brie Bella (c) vs. Nia Jax and Lash Legend for WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab. Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca. Raw match results: Finn Balor def. JD McDonagh in a street fight. El Grande Americano, Rayo and Bravo def. Brutus Creed, Julius Creed and Original El Grande Americano. Brie Bella and Paige def. Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez to retain the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Seth Rollins def. Austin Theory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c613ca200899a00ecc2ad Middle school poultry farmer wins Southern Arizona Civics Bee te 2026-05-19T13:10:20.432Z Middle school poultry farmer wins Southern Arizona Civics Bee Tobi Marcus’s allergies meant he could not have a family pet that meowed or barked. So, the Legacy Traditional School eighth grader and his little brothers made an appeal for one that clucked. That choice helped Tobi become Southern Arizona’s Civics Bee champion last weekend. Tobi constructed a chicken coop, cared for the chickens, fed his family and some neighbors. Through poultry farming, he also built civics skills. He documented what he learned in an essay that was one of 20 middle school compositions selected for the Southern Arizona bee sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and put on by The Chamber of Southern Arizona. “Students develop virtues like responsibility, self-reliance, and respect for others through caring for animals, working in teams and contributing to the community,” Tobi wrote. “Activities like selling eggs or participating in public events teach accountability, honesty and civic-mindedness.” After two rounds of multiple-choice questions, five middle schoolers advanced to the final round where each student summarized their essay and then answered questions about it from a three-judge panel. Tobi led all competitors with 17 of 20 correct multiple-choice answers. Then, he connected the pet chickens, Hailey, Aria and Hurricane, to civics. Eighth grader Tobi Marcus, left, works with his brother, Tomi, age 10, to build a chicken coop for their three chickens: Hurricane, Aria and Hailey. Credit: Toyin Marcus “By empowering youth to take initiative, make decisions and serve their neighbors, the program fosters active citizenship, strengthens community bonds and encourages young people to contribute meaningfully to the common good, reflecting the ideals upon which our country was founded,” his essay said. When the competition was over, Tobi, Jack Johnston and Arianna Deras, both of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, advanced to the state bee in Phoenix next month. “I was an eighth-grade social studies teacher for two years and one of the biggest struggles was convincing the kids this matters. You were hoping to connect that philosophical book knowledge to the process,” said bee judge T.J. Castro, a teacher at Amphitheater Middle School. “To see them build the connection to themselves, finding that passion with it and understanding, like how does it affect you and your community? These kids did that.” Here are four things to know about Tobi as he ends his school year this week: • He’s been here before. Tobi advanced to the regional bee in his previous two years in middle school. On his final attempt, he used the provided study guide over the last couple of months. “I got up at 7 a.m. today to study and it’s a Saturday,” he said. “And I got out of school early yesterday to come home and study.” Legacy Traditional School eighth grader Tobi Marcus with a Plymouth Barred Rock chick. Credit: Toyin Marcus • Pet chickens are a civics lesson. “I realized that people could learn a lot of civic virtues from raising chickens,” Tobi said. “Responsibility because you have to feed them. You have to take care of them. You have to give them water, especially in the summer when it gets really hot. And then the donation too, for the neighbors.” • His goal is Washington, D.C., but first, Paris. The National Civics Bee is next fall, and Tobi says that’s his goal. Before that, the Marcus family heads to Paris for summer vacation. “We want them to learn other cultures and expose them,” mom Toyia Marcus said. • Next stop, University High School. Tobi will make the move from his Northwest side charter school to high school next semester at UHS in the Tucson Unified School District. He says he’s most looking forward to his favorite subject: math. As a freshman, he tested into pre-calculus, a class typically taken by high school juniors. He also aims to play basketball for the Rangers. The post Middle school poultry farmer wins Southern Arizona Civics Bee appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c5c8fa200899a00ecc1ec Trump’s Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years te 2026-05-19T12:50:23.820Z Trump’s Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years The Republican primary in Representative Thomas Massie’s district has drawn vast spending, but it is just one of several contests on Tuesday that will test the power of big money. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c5a9fa200899a00ecc183 Final casino resort closure marks end of era for once-booming Nevada town te 2026-05-19T12:42:07.990Z Final casino resort closure marks end of era for once-booming Nevada town → A once-booming casino town is set to close its final resort this summer after years of declining tourism. → Five divers died while exploring a deep underwater cave in a luxury tourist destination, leaving families searching for answers. → A tourist skipped the coin toss and dove straight into trouble at an iconic landmark. → A popular tourist city is fast-tracking a new cruise passenger tax as officials push to reduce short-stay visitors. → Officials unveiled the interior of a massive ancient tomb believed to be connected to Alexander the Great. → A beloved theme park's summer opening is facing uncertainty as maintenance workers weigh a possible strike. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER → A dog walker's routine stroll in a picturesque forest led to the discovery of a 3,000-year-old find beneath a fallen tree. → Ancient artifacts uncovered beneath Cape Canaveral Space Force Station revealed centuries of Indigenous life — while one mysterious object continues to puzzle researchers. → A hiker uncovered a 1,500-year-old gold sword relic hidden beneath a tree in a discovery reminiscent of a real-life Excalibur. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE TRAVEL NEWS A zebra and giraffe formed an unlikely bond at a Georgia animal park, where caretakers said the pair now spend much of their time together. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c5a8ca200899a00ecc17a Expert warns China already waging ‘unrestricted warfare’ against US through fentanyl, espionage and sabotage te 2026-05-19T12:41:48.130Z Expert warns China already waging ‘unrestricted warfare’ against US through fentanyl, espionage and sabotage One of America's most significant adversaries is already waging "unrestricted warfare" against the U.S., author Gordon Chang warned Monday, citing widespread fentanyl deaths, espionage and sabotage as components integral to the plan. "China has redefined warfare..." Chang said on the "Will Cain Country" podcast. "In May 2019, People's Daily, the most authoritative publication in China, carried a landmark editorial that declared a 'people's war' on us, and although we may dismiss that as propaganda, that phrase, 'people's war,' has a meaning which resonates in the Communist Party. It's total war," he said. DEEPSEEK AI BOT IS PART OF CHINA’S 'UNRESTRICTED WARFARE’ DOCTRINE Chang provided the example as a broader warning that fentanyl deaths in the U.S. are no coincidence. He argued such deaths are "murders" — not overdoses — at the hands of the CCP. "It has actually done all it can to kill as many Americans as possible," he said of the party. TAIWAN'S PRESIDENT SAYS ISLAND 'WILL NEVER BE SACRIFICED OR TRADED' IN STERN REBUKE OF CHINA "And I know that's hard for Americans to understand, but if you look at what the Chinese Communist Party has been doing to support the fentanyl gangs, it becomes evident." Chang also accused the country of maintaining biological weapons facilities on U.S. soil, secret police stations, drone flights over military facilities, bomb plantings, importing modified pathogens and more. "They're fueling protests, they're urging violence and urging violence openly, which they did in 2020. They are importing into the U.S. counterfeit currency, which is an act of war. They're importing into the U.S. automatic weapons parts, which they have done. The list just goes on and on," Chang said. "When you look at the totality of this plus what they'd say in their propaganda... you have to assume that this is a war, a war fought on sort of a different thing than we Americans are used to. We're used to war as we see it in the movies. The Chinese have taken this to a new level." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c5a64a200899a00ecc16f The war on Iran has complicated a closely watched Republican primary. te 2026-05-19T12:41:08.944Z The war on Iran has complicated a closely watched Republican primary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c5a51a200899a00ecc166 Georgia Republicans are grasping for a contender to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff. te 2026-05-19T12:40:49.249Z Georgia Republicans are grasping for a contender to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c5a3da200899a00ecc15b A billionaire’s ad barrage upended the Georgia race for governor. te 2026-05-19T12:40:29.628Z A billionaire’s ad barrage upended the Georgia race for governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c5808a200899a00ecc0f0 GOP bill targets blue state for billions in COVID-era unemployment debt dumped on businesses te 2026-05-19T12:31:04.438Z GOP bill targets blue state for billions in COVID-era unemployment debt dumped on businesses FIRST ON FOX: A House Republican is moving to rein in California's ballooning unemployment insurance debt, arguing employers are being stuck with the bill as the state fails to repay what it owes.  Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., will introduce legislation on Tuesday that would require California to pay its outstanding $21 billion loan to the federal government before spending federal money on other programs. Under Fong’s bill, California would have to direct eligible federal funds toward repayment within five business days of the money becoming available. If it violates that provision, the state would have to pay the full amount of misused funds to the federal government. California is the only state that has not paid back its loans for a COVID-19-era program that helped states finance a surge in claims for unemployment benefits with federal money. Instead, the state's federal unemployment debt continues to climb and is projected to top $23 billion by the end of the year, according to CalMatters. DEM STATES TO BLAME FOR MOST OF THE NEARLY $400 MILLION IN UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD OVER LAST 4 YEARS, DOGE SAYS Fong argues the failure to pay off the massive debt has been detrimental to the state’s employers, who have been forced to help repay the loans through automatic tax hikes. Businesses were forced to pay an extra $42 per employee on their federal payroll taxes this year to help service the unpaid debt, KCRA reported. The California Republican has sharply criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., for not prioritizing repayment of the debt despite a near $100 billion budget surplus in 2022. Instead, California Democrats continued funding infrastructure projects, homelessness initiatives and other priorities, including subsidized health insurance for illegal immigrants. Newsom has since signed a budget scaling back taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants amid the state's growing fiscal challenges. Fong, a former state legislator, tied the massive unemployment debt to broader concerns about the Golden State’s budgeting decisions. "Fraud and mismanagement aren’t isolated incidents in Gavin Newsom’s California — they’ve become systemic failures with real consequences," Fong said in a statement. "Rather than using the state’s past $98 billion budget surplus to pay down that debt, Sacramento shifted the burden onto employers through automatic payroll tax hikes. Enough is enough." "My legislation restores accountability, protects our local small businesses and farmers, and prevents California job creators from being punished for Sacramento’s negligence," he added. FEDERAL PROSECUTOR CALLS NEWSOM 'KING OF FRAUD' AS TRUMP LAUNCHES CALIFORNIA CORRUPTION PROBE Fong's bill comes as California's unemployment benefits system faces federal scrutiny over allegedly weak fraud safeguards.  In February, then-Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer unveiled a "strike team" to probe fraud and abuse in California’s unemployment insurance program. The Department of Labor referenced reports from the California State Auditor that found the state's unemployment insurance program was high risk due in part to "inadequate fraud prevention and claimant service" and warned the system’s fraud prevention efforts were "marked by significant missteps" that may have resulted in billions of dollars in fraudulent payments. Thousands of California inmates, including those on death row, participated in an unemployment benefits fraud scheme that cost the state up to $1 billion, CNN reported in 2020. Prosecutors at the time dubbed it "the largest ever taxpayer fraud to occur in this state’s history."  In recent months, California has also been rocked by allegations of widespread fraud in the state’s social services programs, expanding scrutiny beyond the unemployment system.  The Trump administration announced last week that it would withhold $1.3 billion in federal Medicaid funding to California, citing fraud concerns among the state’s myriad hospice providers. "The simple reason is because the state of California has not taken fraud very seriously," Vice President JD Vance said in a White House news conference. A spokesperson for Newsom did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c57f4a200899a00ecc0e6 Ex-Yankees infielder Gio Urshela retires from MLB at 34 te 2026-05-19T12:30:44.579Z Ex-Yankees infielder Gio Urshela retires from MLB at 34 MLB infielder Gio Urshela announced on Monday he was retiring from the sport at 34. Urshela played 10 seasons in the majors, spending most of his time with the New York Yankees from 2019-2021. He also played for the Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves and the Athletics. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Today is the day. The day you never dream about, the day you never imagine, the day you never expect to come… but deep down you know that one day it will arrive," he said in a statement posted to his Instagram account. "Today is the day to close this chapter as a professional player, and this is not a moment to be sad, it is a moment to be grateful to God for allowing me to play this beautiful sport that changed my life. "Through baseball, I met wonderful people, people who contributed so much to my career and helped shape me into the person I am today." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He thanked his family and supporters in his native Colombia for supporting him throughout his career. "And to every person who, in one way or another, helped make my career much better – THANK YOU. I will always carry you in my heart, and the beautiful memories will stay with me forever." Urshela made his debut with Cleveland in 2015, playing 81 games for the team. He last played for the Athletics last season, hitting .238 with 20 RBI in 59 games. He joined Colombia for the World Baseball Classic. He hit .270 for his career with 73 home runs and 352 RBI. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c559ba200899a00ecc07a DHS, War Dept join probe into Singham network allegedly sowing discord in US te 2026-05-19T12:20:43.978Z DHS, War Dept join probe into Singham network allegedly sowing discord in US The Department of Homeland Security and Department of War have joined a widening interagency investigation into a network of nonprofit groups funded by Shanghai-based American Marxist tech mogul Neville Roy Singham, allegedly sowing discord in the U.S., Fox News Digital has learned. The expanding probe now includes multiple Trump administration agencies examining the coordination, funding and online organization of agitator groups and nonprofits allegedly tied to Singham’s network, which investigators suspect of sowing discord in the United States. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News Digital he’s working with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and intelligence agencies to uncover the inner workings of organizations  "trying to stir up discontent." Mullin spoke exclusively to Fox News Digital after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid in Manassas, Virginia, last week. LAWMAKERS RAISE ALARM OVER NEVILLE ROY SINGHAM'S $278M NETWORK SPREADING CCP PROPAGANDA IN THE U.S. Mullin said organizations have been coordinating their work using online channels. Anti-ICE agitators used the Signal encrypted text messaging app to facilitate  anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota, earlier this year.  "We know there's a coordinated effort trying to stir up discontent online, through online processes," Mullin explained. "This is something we talk about with Scott Bessent. This is something that we talk about with Secretary Hegseth. We're talking about it. You know, our directors and our intelligence agencies are constantly talking about it."  A Fox News Digital investigation peeled back the layers of the network of nonprofits in which Singham pumped $278 million, funding six 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofits that have spread Chinese Communist Party propaganda. FBI INVESTIGATING MINNESOTA ANTI-ICE SIGNAL GROUP CHATS, PATEL SAYS As reported, the Treasury, State and Justice Departments are investigating the Singham network for alleged financial improprieties, malign foreign influence and other improprieties. Mullin's statement is the first time it's been revealed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of War are also involved in the investigations. DHS agents are no strangers to Singham's network, as many have come face to face with agitators supported by various organizations backed by Singham over the past year. A campaign called "ICE Out of New York" is housed at the People’s Forum, a nonprofit funded by Singham, and it regularly holds volunteer meetings at the nonprofit’s headquarters on W. 37th Street in midtown Manhattan and coordinates with the group to organize demonstrations.  Singham has given $22.44 million to the People’s Forum a 501(c)(3) that just dropped $5.55 million for  a new headquarters in Manhattan. SINGHAM-BACKED, PRO-CHINA GROUP DROPS HUGE SUM ON MANHATTAN HQ AS FEDS PROBE SHADOWY NETWORK The Party for Socialism and Liberation, a self-described Marxist organization supported by Singham’s network, has also played a central role in past anti-police and anti-ICE demonstrations. When asked about Beijing’s influence in the U.S., Mullin compared the actions of actors supporting the Chinese Communist Party to that of Joseph Stalin, former general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.  "You go all the way back to Stalin, who basically was appropriating this, so he's going to destroy America from within," Mullin told Fox News Digital. "You stir that up by causing distrust in your government, discontent on the streets, distrust between law enforcement and the public, breaking up the family units and going after the Christian mindset. This was all part of their plan to begin with." ASSAULTS ON ICE OFFICERS SURGE 830% AS DEMOCRATS CAUGHT 'DOXING AND PHYSICALLY ASSAULTING' AGENTS: DHS The DHS secretary explained that the attempt to influence and destroy America from within, and that the U.S. has been battling pro-communist enemies from inside its borders for years. Mullin said that a key to combating propaganda comes from public awareness of foreign malign influence. He explained that he believes that "our adversaries" who are promoting communism and anti-ICE rhetoric are speeding up a "radical agenda" that is being supported by Democrats.  "The American public, it's an 80% issue, they want a secure border," Mullin told Fox News Digital. "They want the criminals off our streets. It unfortunately is 20% of the radical Democrats that are buying into this radical agenda that's being sped by our adversaries." FAMILIAR PROTEST GROUPS MOBILIZE IMMEDIATELY AFTER ICE SHOOTING OF MINNESOTA PROTESTER In December, DHS initiated "Operation Metro Surge" in the Minneapolis metro area amid investigations of widespread fraud, predominantly in the Somali community. Agitators took to the streets to combat agents, and federal agents killed demonstrators Renee Good and Alex Pretti for what the agency described as impeding law enforcement operations. Following Good’s death, a number of organizations within Singham’s network acted quickly to facilitate unrest. Many are self-described Marxist-Leninists, including the ANSWER Coalition, the People’s Forum, the Party for Socialism and Liberation and BreakThrough News.  Encrypted Signal chats, command-and-control centers, rapid-response propaganda and orchestrated tear-gas clashes with DHS agents helped mobilize forces and manipulate public opinion in Minneapolis at the time. While Mullin wasn’t leading DHS during the demonstrations, he acknowledged the clear coordination when speaking with Fox News Digital last week, but noted that violent protests and designed chaos don’t affect the department’s ability to fulfill its commitment to border and national security.   "It doesn't keep our men and women out here on the streets from doing their job," Mullin explained. "Thankfully, these guys, they signed up not for the glory or the fame, they signed up because they want to get criminals off our streets, regardless of what is happening online, regardless of the far-left Democrats want to criticize these individuals for simply enforcing the laws that Congress passed." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c53a6a200899a00ecc010 Hayden Panettiere says filming ‘Nashville’ was like living through addiction twice te 2026-05-19T12:12:22.244Z Hayden Panettiere says filming ‘Nashville’ was like living through addiction twice Hayden Panettiere is opening up about what it was like filming a hit series which mirrored her real life. In her recent memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning," the 36-year-old actress discussed how she felt filming the hit show "Nashville" while in a dark place in her life, and having to act out her personal struggles on television. "During the better part of season four, my personal problems were writing the script. Juliette Barnes had postpartum depression, an alcohol and pill problem, and a divorce on the horizon. She was erratic, an absentee mother, and fought with everyone — including her fans," she explained. She continued: "Every time I read the day's script, it was like I was looking in a funhouse mirror, seeing a distorted reflection of myself. I can't tell you how lost this made me feel." JENNETTE MCCURDY ADMITS HOLLYWOOD REWARDS DISHONESTY, CALLS INDUSTRY ‘HORRIFYING’ Panettiere shared that in the past she was able to "draw a line between my character and myself" when filming her other projects, noting that she no longer had "another world that was distinct from my own" to escape into while at work. "I dove headfirst into my own hell," she wrote. "I was suffering from debilitating anxiety and an addiction I couldn't shake, and I had to live through it twice. First at home as Hayden, and then in front of millions, as Juliette." When speaking about her addiction, Panettiere recalled the moment she realized she needed to seek treatment, in between filming season three and four of "Nashville." She wrote that her house was stocked with three-ounce bottles of Fireball, which she explained gave her "instant relief," noting "the second I felt that burn, the anxiety was gone." Panettiere knew she needed to seek help when she found herself searching her home for bottles of Fireball at 6:00 AM, coming to the realization that she was trying to get drunk so early in the morning. "The first thing I'd thought of when I woke up was alcohol. Not my child, not my job, and not the rest of my life. I needed a drink to function — at 6:00 a.m. — and that was f---ed. If I didn't get some help as soon as possible, I was f---ed." Panettiere left the rehab center with a diagnosis of postpartum depression and a prescription for Klonopin to help with her anxiety, writing, "I'd walked into rehab addicted to one substance, and I'd walked out, completely dependent on something else." LISA RINNA THREATENED TO KILL HUSBAND HARRY HAMLIN DUE TO 'HORRIBLE' POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION After a scary experience related to the Klonopin which left her in the hospital, the actress chose to stop taking it, saying she "switched to vodka, thinking no one could smell it on my breath." "But I was fooling myself," she said. "Vodka smells like vodka. I'm sure everyone knew what was going on, but no one said anything. When you're an actor managed by a team who depends on you, people prop you up out of allegiance, blind trust, or fear of getting fired. Some call that support, but at times, I've called it enabling." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The "Bring It On: All or Nothing" star shared with The New York Times in 2023 that she had been sober for two years, after seeking treatment in 2020 and 2021. Looking back on her addiction, the actress was able to pinpoint the moment she first tried drugs, sharing a rep pulled her aside when she was doing press for "Heroes" at 16 years old and handed her a pill, telling her "take one of these...it's a happy pill." She recalled taking the pill because she trusted those around her, and instantly feeling "a wave of energy" come over her, adding she felt like "a brand new Hayden." The actress writes that after a while she began asking her rep for the pill before every interview, without even knowing what they were, adding, "I didn't care." "The happy pills had opened a door for me to feel more focused, energized, and alive," she wrote. "When I took my pills, rubbed my eyes, and could see clearly, the world was better. I was better." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "At sixteen, they were the gateway drug that ushered me toward the good of pharmaceuticals and the downfall of addiction," she added. "They showed me how drugs can change your brain for better or for worse. They opened up my world, but years later, they'd forever change it as well." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c5392a200899a00ecc007 New York's 'wrong-headed' defendant-friendly laws helped toss Mangione evidence: retired cop te 2026-05-19T12:12:02.280Z New York's 'wrong-headed' defendant-friendly laws helped toss Mangione evidence: retired cop New York's criminal justice laws are "wrong-headed" and favor defendants over victims, one expert claims, and says a judge's decision to toss key evidence in the Luigi Mangione murder case is the latest proof. The debate over New York's criminal justice laws has been thrust back into the spotlight after Judge Gregory Carro ruled that Pennsylvania police conducted an unconstitutional search of Mangione's backpack, tossing evidence in the case against the alleged gunman accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024. For example, in 2019, New York removed cash bail for most misdemeanor and lower-level felonies. Following the law's passage, judges couldn't set cash bail for most people charged with nonviolent felonies like drug possession, shoplifting, grand larceny, burglary and others. TRUMP DEMANDS END TO CASHLESS BAIL, SAYS 'COMPLETE DISASTER' DRIVING CRIME IN CITIES, ENDANGERING POLICE Bail is an option for a narrow list of charges referred to as "qualifying offenses," which are considered violent felonies, sex crimes, terrorism and a few others. Former NYPD inspector and Fox News contributor Paul Mauro told Fox News Digital that New York is considered one of the most favorable states for criminal defendants, and said it has the "most constitutional protections for defendants relative to search and seizure." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X In Mangione's case, as he was arrested in Pennsylvania, Mauro said that the laws in New York helped exclude evidence that can be introduced in court. LUIGI MANGIONE EVIDENCE RULING COULD DETERMINE WHAT JURORS SEE AT HIS SEPTEMBER MURDER TRIAL He pointed to a difference in search laws, noting that while both New York and federal law allow police to search a bag near a suspect without a warrant, New York applies a stricter standard for what counts as "within reach." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "If the suspect can lunge for and grab an item, if it's close enough to him that he can do that, you can search it, even a closed bag. But if it is not lungeable, grabbable, you got to get a search warrant," Mauro said. New York also gives broad discretion to judges in sentencing, Mauro said, adding to the reasons he thinks the state is very favorable toward criminal defendants. SEND US A TIP HERE "You could get a state-level judge that for some ideological reason doesn't give him the top sentence," he said. Following the cash bail reform law that was passed in 2019, Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione told Spectrum News that too much is being done for criminals and not the victims. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "We’re going overboard for the suspects and the predators and not doing enough for our victims," Cirencione said. "I think a lot more needs to be done." LENIENT JUDGES IGNORE RED FLAGS, CAVE TO SOFT-ON-CRIME PRESSURES AS THEY RELEASE REPEAT OFFENDERS: ATTORNEY Criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno called New York one of the most "favorable" states for criminal defendants, adding that progressive district attorneys have only compounded the issue. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "Any big blue city with progressive DAs are always going to be places where it's more favorable for criminal defendants," Rotunno said. "They, you know, have progressive pretrial release programs. There's no more cash bail...I think that from that standpoint, yes." Specifically, Carro ruled that the search of Mangione's backpack at a McDonald's was unconstitutional because it was made away from an arm's reach. The alleged handgun found during the search, which Mangione allegedly used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is admissible in court and can be shown to jurors. Carro also ruled that most of Mangione's statements that were made to police in Pennsylvania could also be admissible, other than a remark that the murder suspect made about his alleged fake ID after he was given a Miranda warning. Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c537ea200899a00ecbffe Teen stumbles on mysterious coin from legendary city, puzzling archaeologists over its journey te 2026-05-19T12:11:42.818Z Teen stumbles on mysterious coin from legendary city, puzzling archaeologists over its journey A German teenager recently uncovered an ancient Greek coin — marking the first such find ever recorded in Berlin. The coin, which dates to the third century B.C., was uncovered by a 13-year-old male student in the district of Spandau, an area not typically associated with ancient Greek artifacts. PETRI Berlin, an archaeology center in the German capital, announced the find in April.  'ARCHAEOLOGICAL SENSATION' DISCOVERED AT ANCIENT ROMAN MILITARY CAMPS The organization said that finds from classical antiquity "are generally rare in Berlin." The release noted, "While Roman objects can be identified occasionally but regularly, Greek finds had previously been entirely absent." It went on, "The current discovery therefore represents a scientific rarity." The tiny bronze coin measures just 12 millimeters and weighs 7 grams. Though historically significant, it likely held little monetary value in the ancient world. It was minted between 281 and 261 B.C. in Troy, the legendary city tied to the Trojan War. The coin's front side depicts the head of the goddess Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet, while the reverse shows Athena Ilias, the local Trojan form of Athena, with a woven basket known as a kalathos. METAL DETECTORIST UNWITTINGLY DISCOVERS STRANGE HOARD OF HUNDREDS OF ANCIENT OBJECTS: 'RARELY SEEN' "Initially, it was unclear whether the find came from an archaeological context or was a modern collector’s item that had been lost," the organization's release stated. "However, an examination of the site by specialists revealed clear evidence of long-term use of the area as a burial ground. Ceramic fragments, cremated remains and a bronze double button indicate a Bronze Age or early Iron Age cemetery." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The low-value coin was likely left as a grave offering, said Jens Henker, an archaeological heritage officer with the Berlin State Monuments Office. Henker told Fox News Digital that the boy who found it "was simply out playing in his usual area" before stumbling on the coin by accident. "Because he is interested in old coins, he probably [had] an eye for that and took it with him ... without knowing what he found," he said. Henker added that how the coin ultimately made its way to Berlin remains unexplained. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Because we have amber from the Baltic Sea in Ancient Greece, there were clearly trading connections as early as the Bronze Age," he noted. "The coin could have simply been a traded good." There was likely some contact between ancient Greeks and Germanic tribes, but the extent remains unclear. "Did the coin come not directly from Greece to our area, but via connections with Celtic tribes in the southwest?" Henker mused. "At the end, we have many guesses and questions, but one thing should be recognized: there were connections between these ancient peoples, perhaps more than we can imagine today." Greek contact with Germanic tribes was far more limited than the extensive ties seen under the Roman Empire, Henker noted. "The connections between the Roman Empire and the German tribes was a much more intense one, mainly [because] the members of the German tribes [were] often used as helping troops for the Romans," he said. "In return, but also by plundering, a lot of Roman objects came in our area. According to the lesser amount of findings here from the Greek period, the connections were less intensive." The official underscored the significance of the find, saying his team "was never expecting such a find, although we wished it!" TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ He added, "For Berlin, it is the first find, but not for the area of Brandenburg around Berlin." "In the time around 1584, a [German] farmer found a tetradrachm [coin] from the island of Thasos, [from] after 146 B.C. … Still, these finds are really rare, but our recently found coin is not the only one." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c5357a200899a00ecbff0 Peltola Debuts First Television Ad in High-Profile Alaska Senate Contest te 2026-05-19T12:11:03.228Z Peltola Debuts First Television Ad in High-Profile Alaska Senate Contest Democrats face an uphill battle to win the Senate. They see in Mary Peltola, the first Native Alaskan elected to Congress, their best chance to unseat Senator Dan Sullivan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c5343a200899a00ecbfe7 A billionaire’s ad barrage upended the Georgia race for governor. te 2026-05-19T12:10:43.424Z A billionaire’s ad barrage upended the Georgia race for governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c532ea200899a00ecbfd4 Stilta raises $10.5M from a16z and YC to help companies rediscover the patents they forgot they had te 2026-05-19T12:10:22.828Z Stilta raises $10.5M from a16z and YC to help companies rediscover the patents they forgot they had Stilta announced Tuesday a $10 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Other investors in the round include YC and operators from companies like OpenAI, Legora, and Lovable. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c4e93a200899a00ecbee3 WNBA broadcaster pushes back against Caitlin Clark critics over turnovers te 2026-05-19T11:50:43.810Z WNBA broadcaster pushes back against Caitlin Clark critics over turnovers WNBA broadcaster Kate Scott came to the defense of Caitlin Clark critics over her high turnover rate as the Indiana Fever started the 2026 season averaging about five turnovers per game. Clark combined for 11 turnovers in her first two games of the season as she tried to find her footing following two injuries that cost her most of her second season in the WNBA. In her third game, she turned the ball over four times in a loss to the Washington Mystics. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The Fever were in the midst of putting together a win against the Seattle Storm on Sunday when Scott spoke up after LaChina Robinson mentioned in the fourth quarter that Clark was responsible for 38 of the Fever’s points with under 10 minutes to play. Clark had five turnovers in the game, but was 5-of-10 from the field, made all nine of her free-throw attempts and had 10 assists. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I think that’s worth mentioning, LaChina, because we all read the comments, right? We see that some folks have a problem with how much Caitlin turns the ball over – they’re always looking for something," Scott said. "So, I looked things up, just compared to the MNBA, the leaders in assists, Nikola Jokic, about 10 assists per game, four turnovers a game. Cade Cunningham, about 9.5 assists per game, four turnovers a game. "So, calm down everybody. … What are people stirring up? Yeah, because she holds the basketball for a majority of the 44 minutes. Welcome to the sport of basketball. OK, I’m off the soapbox now." Though Clark’s turnover numbers are high, she’s never led the league in turnovers since she entered the WNBA. The current leader in turnovers per game is Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese, who is averaging 5.3 in three games. Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard is averaging five turnovers per game in four games. Indiana will play the Portland Fire on Tuesday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c4c3ba200899a00ecbe7a Paul McCartney reveals how a 'happy' teen hitchhiking trip with George Harrison delivered a shock te 2026-05-19T11:40:43.232Z Paul McCartney reveals how a 'happy' teen hitchhiking trip with George Harrison delivered a shock Paul McCartney shared a humorous memory from his teenage years with fellow Beatle George Harrison involving an electric milk truck — and an unfortunate shock. During a recent appearance on "The Rest Is History" podcast, McCartney reflected on a hitchhiking trip the pair took as teenagers while traveling toward Wales. The 83-year-old musician said the experience later inspired part of a song featured on his upcoming album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," which is scheduled for release later this month. POPULAR ACTOR EXPOSES MASSIVE INSECT SCARE AT CHEAP MOTEL DURING MEMORABLE GIG McCartney told host Tom Holland that the two accepted a ride from a slow-moving electric "milk float," a type of delivery vehicle commonly used in Britain at the time. "Those were the only vehicles we knew that were electric, [and this one] went about four miles an hour," McCartney said. "But it was a lift, so we were quite happy." He said the driver sat on one side of the vehicle, while a large battery occupied the center area between the seats. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER George Harrison ended up sitting directly on top of the battery. Everything appeared normal until Harrison’s jeans accidentally made contact with part of the battery through a zipper on his back pocket. "Bang! He jumps up," McCartney recalled, yelling, ‘Ahhh!'" Turns out "the battery gave him a bolt." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES McCartney said Harrison later showed him the result of the "bolt." The incident left Harrison with what looked like "a great big zip tattooed into his bum." The Beatles star also recalled recently speaking with Harrison’s widow, Olivia Harrison, about the story. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ McCartney said she remembered hearing the story differently and believed that he — McCartney — had been the one shocked, not Harrison. He added that the mix-up showed how memories can change over time. "I think it's amazing the way memory does that. It can just morph," he said. Harrison died in 2001 at age 58 after a battle with cancer. The guitarist and songwriter was a member of The Beatles alongside McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr. McCartney’s upcoming album is called "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" and is set to be released May 29. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c4a32a200899a00ecbe0b Duffy unleashes on Buttigieg with swipe over which admin has accomplished more: 'Moved like a sloth' te 2026-05-19T11:32:02.927Z Duffy unleashes on Buttigieg with swipe over which admin has accomplished more: 'Moved like a sloth' Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called his predecessor, Pete Buttigieg, a "sloth" on Sunday while laying out accomplishments under President Donald Trump’s second term through a video interspersed with footage from multiple iconic movies. "Pete Buttigieg moved like a sloth," Duffy wrote in a post to X. "I’m moving at the speed of Trump!" "He did nothing. He spent $80 billion on DEI and on climate change. We did more in one year than the last administration did in all four," Duffy added. Like other issues, such as border security, the video from Duffy highlights the Trump administration’s eagerness to use distance from former President Joe Biden as a benchmark for success. BUTTIGIEG 'GOT NOTHING DONE,' DUFFY DECLARES: 'PETE APPEARS UNBURDENED BY NO LONGER BEING A CABINET SECRETARY' When approached by Fox News Digital about Duffy's "sloth" comments, Sean Manning, a spokesperson for Buttigieg, referred reporters to a list of published accomplishments the department reported from 2021-2025.  "Sean Duffy is looking more desperate by the day. The American people would prefer that he do his actual job instead of making up lies on social media or going on a seven-month vacation paid for by the companies he’s supposed to regulate," Manning said in a statement to Fox News Digital. In particular, Duffy’s video took aim at Buttigieg’s track record on trucking certification and air travel even as it touted other developments such as clearing the way for "air mobility" vehicles and investments in engineering through the Maritime Academy. "Buttigieg spent billions of dollars trying to patch together our air traffic control system," Trump said in one of the clips featured in the montage. The video, which included Lightning McQueen, the fictional Pixar race car, clips from Marvel’s "Iron Man" and even a scene from "The Terminator," highlighted the $12 billion in funding for new air traffic controllers included in Trump’s signature Big Beautiful Bill as well as 12,000 applicants that, according to the administration, had set records for interest in air safety work. DUFFY URGES SENATE TO PASS BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL'S $12.5B AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEM FIX The video dovetails with announcements from Duffy last week outlining $750 million efforts to replace eight air traffic control towers with "state-of-the-art" facilities. Additionally, Duffy announced an $85.8 million investment to upgrade Federal Contract Towers at 41 airports in 24 states. But more than improvements to the control centers, Duffy drew attention to ways the administration had bolstered licensing requirements for truckers. "Buttigieg did not enforce the law," Duffy said. "The wild West era of truck driver training — it’s over." DUFFY SAYS ‘TIME’S UP’ FOR NEWSOM AS FEDS WITHHOLD $160M OVER ILLEGAL TRUCKING LICENSES The video reminded viewers of efforts by the administration to withhold funding from states for lax standards in states like New York and California. In particular, it recounted how California had removed 17,000 trucker licenses from "dangerous foreign drivers" after Duffy threatened to withhold $160 million in federal funding. It also highlighted $73 million in withheld funds from New York after the agency found that over 50% of its non-domiciled trucking licenses were issued illegally. Buttigieg, who served as Transportation secretary in the Biden administration from 2021 to 2025, has been discussed as a potential Democratic candidate for president in 2028. Before his tenure under Biden, Buttigieg himself ran for president in 2020, but eventually dropped out and endorsed Biden. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c4a1fa200899a00ecbe01 Delta Force and SEAL Team 6 operators reveal insane dangers of hostage rescue missions te 2026-05-19T11:31:43.294Z Delta Force and SEAL Team 6 operators reveal insane dangers of hostage rescue missions Hostage rescue missions are an entirely different beast than anything else on the battlefield. The United States of America has two Tier One hostage rescue units tasked with conducting these missions: SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force. Both units are responsible for conducting the riskiest no-fail missions the military needs done, and both are full of elite operators. SEAL TEAM 6 MEMBER REVEALS EPIC DETAILS OF OSAMA BIN LADEN RAID Former SEAL Team 6 operator Chris Fettes joined Brent Tucker – a former Unit operator – on the "Tier1 Podcast" for a wide-ranging interview, and one of the most fascinating parts was the discussion of the absurd stakes of hostage rescue operations. "They don't understand when you go on a hostage rescue mission the tactics are not for you. They're for the hostage. They're for the hostage," Tucker explained. 'BLACK HAWK DOWN' SNIPER SHINES LIGHT ON BRUTAL REALITY OF VIOLENT COMBAT "We can take heavies [casualties] and still have a successful hostage rescue. That's not like a regular op against some regular dude in the network, where if we take heavies that still could be a successful mission. It's not. It can't be," Fettes responded. The former Delta Force operator continued, "Before a regular mission, generally speaking, I don't worry about getting hit. I don't worry about getting killed. It's just not what I worry about. Before a hostage rescue mission, you just know. You just know the chances of someone taking one is very high ... likely. You just hope it's not lethal and they come back to work, but someone's getting hit. The chance of someone getting hit is so much higher than any other operation." You can watch Tucker and Fettes break it down in the video below starting around 1:16:00, and make sure to let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Without getting into tactics and what's different between hostage rescue and regular clearance, Fettes and Tucker hit the nail on the head with the risks. The only goal of a hostage rescue is to bring the hostage home, and as we know, the enemy gets a vote. It's an inherently brutally violent and dangerous situation. Waiting around and backing off target isn't an option. It's hit hard, hit fast, crush the bad guys, get the hostage and get out. Be grateful America has the best operators on the planet, and they are always ready to answer the call when they're needed. SEAL Team 6 or Delta Force, doesn't matter. Those two units are next level. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c4a0ba200899a00ecbdf8 Federal judge in New York ties Trump admin hands on arrests at immigration courts te 2026-05-19T11:31:23.617Z Federal judge in New York ties Trump admin hands on arrests at immigration courts A federal judge on Monday largely blocked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from carrying out civil immigration arrests at several Manhattan immigration courthouses, after government lawyers admitted they made a "material mistaken statement of fact" defending the policy in court. U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel ruled ICE officers must temporarily revert to narrower Biden-era restrictions on courthouse arrests while a broader lawsuit proceeds. The ruling marks a major reversal from Castel’s earlier 2025 decision declining to halt the policy. In March, however, Justice Department lawyers informed the court they needed to correct prior claims that a May 2025 ICE courthouse enforcement memo applied to immigration courts. The government later acknowledged the guidance "does not and has never applied" to immigration courts. Castel said the reversal justified revisiting the earlier ruling "to correct a clear error and prevent a manifest injustice." FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERS MEXICAN MIGRANT SEEKING ASYLUM TO BE RELEASED BY ICE Immigrant advocacy groups behind the lawsuit argued the Trump administration’s enforcement policies effectively turned mandatory immigration hearings into arrest operations, with migrants allegedly detained by ICE agents immediately after court proceedings. Castel wrote plaintiffs were likely to succeed in arguing the administration acted arbitrarily and capriciously when it rescinded a 2021 ICE policy restricting courthouse arrests without adequately explaining how the new policy applied to immigration courts. The judge emphasized the ruling does not fully prohibit courthouse arrests. ICE may still conduct enforcement actions involving national security threats, imminent violence, hot pursuit situations or threats to criminal evidence. "Today’s ruling is an enormous win for noncitizen New Yorkers seeking to safely attend their immigration court proceedings," said Amy Belsher, director of immigrants’ rights litigation at the NYCLU. Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Homeland Security and ICE for comment but did not immediately receive responses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c49e4a200899a00ecbdec Georgia Republicans are grasping for a contender to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff. te 2026-05-19T11:30:44.225Z Georgia Republicans are grasping for a contender to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c49d0a200899a00ecbde3 San Diego Mosque Shooting: What to Know About the Suspects and What Happened te 2026-05-19T11:30:24.723Z San Diego Mosque Shooting: What to Know About the Suspects and What Happened Three men were killed in the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Two teenage suspects were found dead in a car nearby, police said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c47a6a200899a00ecbb11 Flagstaff Event Almanac for May 19 te 2026-05-19T11:21:10.024Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for May 19 May 19 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c478da200899a00ecb9ea Six states hold high-stakes primary elections and more top headlines te 2026-05-19T11:20:45.666Z Six states hold high-stakes primary elections and more top headlines 1. Six states hold high-stakes primary elections  2. 'Very big discussions' with Iran underway, Trump says 3. Mom called police before deadly mosque shooting IN HARM'S WAY — Police reveal possible cause of fast-moving California fire, evacuations ordered. Continue reading … COURTROOM CLASH — Tyler Robinson's defense team fights to seal evidence in Charlie Kirk's assassination. Continue reading … REIGN OF TERROR — Police reveal first teen suspect, timeline tied to sprawling shooting spree. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c4547a200899a00ecb43e 'Longevity gene' may protect the brain from Alzheimer's by boosting DNA repair, study finds te 2026-05-19T11:11:03.183Z 'Longevity gene' may protect the brain from Alzheimer's by boosting DNA repair, study finds A new study suggests that a specific "longevity gene" may help protect the brain from the effects of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease. The APOE gene (short for apolipoprotein E) helps the body transport and metabolize fats and cholesterol, especially in the brain. While the APOE4 variant is known to be associated with a significantly higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the APOE2 variant of the APOE gene appears to carry a lower risk. ALZHEIMER’S PILL COULD REDUCE BRAIN DECLINE IN SOME HIGH-RISK PATIENTS, TRIAL SUGGESTS Using human brain cells derived from stem cells, researchers at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging explored the reasons for that protective effect. They found that the APOE2 gene improves neurons’ ability to repair DNA damage and to resist "cellular senescence," a process that leads to cells becoming old and worn out. In contrast, brain cells with the APOE4 variant were more fragile and more likely to show signs of aging and dysfunction, the researchers found. These findings were also supported by follow-up studies in mice. "We found that APOE2, a gene linked to exceptional longevity (enriched in centenarians), helps human neurons better repair DNA damage and resist becoming senescent, or aged and dysfunctional," senior author Lisa M. Ellerby, PhD, professor at the Buck Institute, told Fox News Digital. POPULAR DIET TIED TO LOWER DEMENTIA RISK FOR SOME GROUPS, STUDY REVEALS "APOE has a well-known role in cholesterol transport, but the new mechanism we have discovered may explain in part why APOE2 carriers tend to live longer and have lower Alzheimer’s risk." The researchers said they were "very surprised" that the protective mechanism of APOE2 in neurons was DNA signaling and repair. "APOE2 is so well-known for cholesterol transport that uncovering this major pathway, and seeing it hold up across multiple human neuron models and aged mice, was striking for us," Ellerby said. The study also found that adding the APOE2 protein to APOE4 neurons reduced their DNA damage after the stress of radiation exposure. ALZHEIMER’S PREVENTION BREAKTHROUGH FOUND IN DECADES-OLD SEIZURE DRUG These findings suggest that future treatments could aim to simulate the protective effects of APOE2 or boost DNA repair systems in the brain, especially for people who carry the higher-risk APOE4 gene. The findings were published in the journal Aging Cell. NEW STUDY HINTS AT A HIDDEN ALZHEIMER’S RISK FACTOR AFFECTING OLDER AMERICANS Christopher Weber, PhD, senior director of global scientific initiatives at the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago, said this is an "exciting and significant study." "It shifts attention beyond APOE's well-known role in cholesterol transport toward a new function — shaping how brain cells maintain their integrity as they age — and opens up some new directions for therapy development, particularly for people who carry the higher-risk APOE4 variant," Weber, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. The Alzheimer’s Association currently has 13 active projects in four countries investigating APOE2’s role in protecting against Alzheimer's disease, he noted. Caghan Kizil, PhD, an associate professor of neurological sciences at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, recently received a $500,000 grant from the American Brain Foundation to fund research related to the APOE4 gene. "This study goes beyond the long-known observation that APOE2 is linked to longevity and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and aims to explain why this protection may happen," Kizil, who also did not work on the study, told Fox News Digital. Kizil agreed that the findings may help explain why some brains stay healthy longer than others, and how natural protective mechanisms may support longer-lasting brain health. "What I find especially interesting is the idea that Alzheimer’s may partly reflect the brain losing its ability to stay resilient with age," he said. "Growing evidence in the field suggests that APOE-related risk is not only about amyloid buildup, but also about how aging, inflammation, blood vessel health and the brain’s repair systems work together over time." Future research could explore what makes some brains naturally more resilient, and whether those protective mechanisms could be harnessed to help people who carry higher-risk genes like APOE4, according to Weber.  "In other words, the long-term goal is to help vulnerable brains age more like resilient brains," he added. "We believe the future of Alzheimer’s research lies in preventing at-risk individuals from becoming diseased in the first place." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ There were some limitations to the new study, the researchers noted – primarily that it was not conducted in living patients. "Our laboratory study in human iPSC-derived neurons and mice describes a biological mechanism and not a clinical treatment," Ellerby told Fox News Digital. "The precise molecular mechanism by which APOE2 stabilizes the nucleus and supports repair still needs to be fully worked out." The researcher cautioned that people shouldn't make changes to their lifestyle behaviors based on this study alone, and that they would not recommend undergoing genetic testing for APOE purely for longevity. "The results are complex and difficult," Ellerby noted. "The broader message is that supporting your brain's DNA repair and slowing cellular senescence are good for you." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Some healthy ways to accomplish this include exercising, getting optimal sleep, optimizing cardiovascular health and avoiding "genotoxic" exposures like smoking.  "These are all super beneficial to your health, regardless of your APOE variant," the researcher added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c4533a200899a00ecb435 Murdaugh defense fights over death penalty, venue change and evidence – what could change in second trial te 2026-05-19T11:10:43.540Z Murdaugh defense fights over death penalty, venue change and evidence – what could change in second trial The South Carolina Supreme Court just wiped the slate clean for Alex Murdaugh, but the second round of his double-murder trial is already poised to be a different beast. Just days after his convictions were unanimously overturned in the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, prosecutors and defense attorneys are previewing major disputes over the death penalty, jury selection, financial-crimes evidence and floating an alternative suspect theory. Here’s what could change the second time around: ALEX MURDAUGH RETRIAL COULD BRING POTENTIAL DEATH PENALTY AS AG SAYS 'ALL OUR LEGAL OPTIONS ARE ON THE TABLE' South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirmed that his office is considering seeking the death penalty against Murdaugh if he is found guilty again — despite not pursuing it during the first trial. Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian blasted the possibility Monday, accusing Wilson of making a politically motivated move tied to his gubernatorial ambitions. ALEX MURDAUGH: TIMELINE OF THE ONCE POWERFUL SOUTH CAROLINA LAWYER'S SPECTACULAR DOWNFALL "Here’s the question: What does he know today he didn’t know five years ago?" Harpootlian said during a defense news conference Monday. "Why is he saying he’s going to seek the death penalty? Is there some new piece of evidence?" WATCH: AG calls out Murdaugh attorney’s ‘bald-faced allegations’ after civil rights suit Wilson pushed back hard on that criticism, calling Harpootlian’s allegations political theater and insisting the reconsideration is based on legal realities that have changed since 2022. "In 2022, when we were first faced with these decisions, the death penalty was not a practical consideration for us because there hadn’t been a death penalty execution in 13 years," Wilson told Fox News’ "America Reports" Monday. "We didn’t have the ability to carry it out. That has changed since then." Wilson said that prosecutors are "considering everything" because the retrial resets the case to "ground zero." Harpootlian has already confirmed that the defense plans to seek a venue change, arguing it may be impossible to find an impartial jury in the same county where the first nationally televised trial unfolded. "This has got an extraordinary notoriety unlike most other cases I’ve ever tried," Harpootlian said. The defense also wants attorney-conducted voir dire, meaning lawyers themselves would directly question potential jurors, along with possible sequestration and deep dives into prospective jurors’ social media histories. MURDAUGH LAWYER ‘CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC’ COURT CLERK’S MISCONDUCT COULD PAVE WAY FOR NEW TRIAL "We now have the ability to get people’s social media, their Instagrams, all of that," Harpootlian told Fox News Digital. "And we’ll scour that before they ever get a chance to appear." WATCH: Becky Hill walks into Colleton County Courthouse Wilson told Fox News that they are "looking at the venue," and may consider other options. "We have the current intention of trying to go back to the same venue, but we're gonna evaluate all of our options and consider every decision," he said. "We may change our minds. We may go the direction we've already decided to go. This thing is very fresh and very raw, and we want to get it right." ALEX MURDAUGH, ACCOMPLICE ORDERED TO PAY MILLIONS IN MONEY SCHEME AFTER HOUSEKEEPER'S DEATH The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled prosecutors can still use some of Murdaugh’s financial-crimes evidence because it is relevant to motive, but criticized how extensively it was presented during the original six-week trial. Harpootlian argues the prosecution spent nearly two weeks turning Murdaugh into a "character assassination" case before jurors even fully considered the murder evidence. "So, by the time we got to the real evidence, [the jury] wasn’t interested in hearing it because he was such a horrible, evil man and a liar," Harpootlian said. ALEX MURDAUGH'S DOUBLE MURDER CONVICTION UNANIMOUSLY OVERTURNED BY SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT The Supreme Court similarly criticized prosecutors for spending roughly 12.5 hours presenting inflammatory details that could have been covered far more briefly. That means the retrial could feature a significantly narrower presentation of Murdaugh’s thefts and financial misconduct. Harpootlian also accused state investigators of suffering from tunnel vision immediately after arriving on the Murdaugh family property off Moselle Road in Colleton County, South Carolina, on June 7, 2021. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "They decided that night he was the guy and everything they did after that excluded any other thought," Harpootlian told Fox News Digital Friday. "And that's why they have no evidence connecting him with the murder scene." When asked about new evidence regarding an unknown male DNA profile found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, Griffin criticized the handling of the lead. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "We pointed out during the last trial that they did find unknown male DNA who is not related to any Murdaugh or any of Maggie's family under her fingernail," Griffin said. "That was not really followed up on. We don't have possession of that DNA, so we can't do anything with it. We can, perhaps with a new case, go and seek an order from the court to compel them to send it off to CODIS. If we were in charge and we had the facilities, the forensic lab they had, and we had search warrant abilities, we would have done things a lot different and more timely. A lot of the opportunity is lost." NEW TEXT MESSAGES FUEL ALEX MURDAUGH'S PUSH FOR NEW TRIAL Murdaugh’s dramatic testimony during the first trial became one of its defining moments. Whether he takes the stand again remains an open question. SEND US A TIP HERE "That’ll be a game day decision," Harpootlian said. Prosecutors, meanwhile, are treating the retrial as an entirely fresh case. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "Right now, we want to treat this as if this trial has not occurred," Wilson told Fox News’ Sandra Smith and John Roberts. The retrial only exists because the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled former Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca "Becky" Hill improperly influenced jurors during the original trial. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB The justices wrote that Hill "placed her fingers on the scales of justice," denying Murdaugh his right to a fair trial. Now Murdaugh’s attorneys are escalating the fight by suing Hill in federal court, accusing her of violating his constitutional rights and seeking damages tied to the original trial. The lawsuit alleges Hill improperly pressured jurors against believing Murdaugh’s testimony because she wanted a guilty verdict that would help sell books about the trial. Defense attorneys said Monday they intend to use civil discovery tools, including subpoenas and depositions, to further investigate Hill’s conduct and determine whether anyone else may have been involved. "We’re going to find out exactly what happened," Harpootlian said Monday. "Was she a lone wolf?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c40aaa200899a00ecb357 After losing Senate seat, Cassidy answers whether he regrets voting to impeach Trump te 2026-05-19T10:51:22.229Z After losing Senate seat, Cassidy answers whether he regrets voting to impeach Trump Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., defended his decision to vote to convict President Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial five years ago, even after losing his Senate seat to a Trump-backed opponent this week. Cassidy said he considers it a "privilege" to have been able to vote to uphold the Constitution. Cassidy lost the state's Republican primary to Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., whom Trump abruptly endorsed and encouraged to run against Cassidy in January. "I voted to uphold the Constitution. It may have cost me my seat, but who cares?" Cassidy told reporters at the Capitol on Monday. "I had the privilege of voting to uphold the Constitution, isn’t that a great thing?" "You’re looking at a man who loves his country, who feels very, very good about how I serve my country and my Constitution and my fellow Americans," Cassidy said. "Wouldn’t all of us want to say, I voted to support the Constitution on something momentous? That’s the way I feel about it. I’m very pleased about it." TRUMP SCORES MAJOR REPUBLICAN PRIMARY VICTORY AS CASSIDY OUSTED IN LOUISIANA Trump himself pulled no punches on the morning of the Saturday election, calling Cassidy a "sleazebag," "a terrible guy," and a "disloyal disaster." Letlow came in first with 45% of the vote, followed by Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming with 28%. Cassidy came in third with just over 24% of the vote. Letlow and Fleming will now proceed to a runoff election next month. CASSIDY PRIMARY DEFEAT IS A 'LOSS FOR THE COUNTRY,' ROMNEY SAYS After Cassidy's defeat, Trump returned to social media to revel in the senator's ouster, saying that "it’s nice to see that his political career is OVER!" Cassidy, in a speech to supporters after conceding, said, "When you participate in democracy, sometimes it doesn't turn out the way you want it to." "But you don't pout, you don't whine. You don't claim the election was stolen…. You don't manufacture some excuse," Cassidy said in an apparent jab at Trump. "You thank the voters for the privilege of representing the state or the country for as long as you've had that privilege. And that's what I'm doing right now." Fox News' Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c4096a200899a00ecb34e Super Bowl champion Craig Morton’s cause of death revealed after his passing at 83 te 2026-05-19T10:51:02.334Z Super Bowl champion Craig Morton’s cause of death revealed after his passing at 83 Super Bowl champion quarterback Craig Morton died last week at the age of 83, and on Monday, his cause of death was revealed. Morton died on May 9 from "acute respiratory failure due to severe sepsis due to urinary tract infection," a Marin County, California, Vital Statistics Office spokesperson told the California Post. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Kym Galloway, the wife of the former quarterback, told The Denver Post that Morton was tired of being in pain and dealing with his back. "And he just said, ‘I give (up). I’m ready to go. I don’t want to do this anymore. I’ve had an amazing life. And I’m just tired," Galloway added. "And then … he said, ‘I’ve never said I give (up), in my life." Morton was critical in helping the Broncos reach their first-ever playoff appearance, ultimately getting them to Super Bowl XII during the 1977 campaign. After going 12-2 during the season and getting wins in the playoffs over the Pittsburgh Steelers and then-Oakland Raiders, Morton was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Year. Morton also won Sporting News Player of the Year, the PFWA Comeback Player of the Year and the NFL UPI MVP in 1977. "We are saddened to learn of the passing of #BroncosROF quarterback Craig Morton, who died on Saturday at the age of 83," the Broncos posted on social media. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Morton led the Broncos to two different division titles and three playoff berths during his six seasons with the franchise. He finished his career in Denver with 11,895 passing yards, which marked the most in franchise history at the time. Morton also led the Broncos with pass attempts (1,594) and completions (907). But Morton’s time with the Broncos was the latter half of his NFL career. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1965, the fifth overall pick out of Cal. Morton spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Cowboys, where he threw for 10,279 yards with 80 touchdowns and 73 interceptions. He went 32-14-1 in his time with Dallas. Then, during the 1974 season, Morton was moved to the New York Giants, a division rival of the Cowboys. He went 1-6 in his first seven starts that year and wouldn’t find much success in New York across three seasons. For his career, Morton threw for 27,908 yards with 183 touchdowns. He owned an 81-62-1 record across 207 games. Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c406ea200899a00ecb343 The war on Iran has complicated a closely watched Republican primary. te 2026-05-19T10:50:22.802Z The war on Iran has complicated a closely watched Republican primary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c3bd3a200899a00ecb27f Trans track athlete AB Hernandez's mom shares critical post of school officials over podium placements te 2026-05-19T10:30:43.812Z Trans track athlete AB Hernandez's mom shares critical post of school officials over podium placements The mother of California transgender track athlete AB Hernandez shared a post on social media slamming school officials for allowing biological female athletes to share a podium at state competitions. Hernandez, of Jurupa Valley High School, took first place in the long jump, high jump and triple jump at the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section finals in Division 3 over the weekend. During the podium ceremonies, it was announced that each event had two co-champions based on a rule the high school sports governing body implemented last year. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The trans athlete was absent from the first ceremony but later shared the top podium spot with Oak Park High School's Gwynneth Mureika. Hernandez was at the third ceremony, but co-champion Malia Strange, of Shadow Hills, was absent. Hernandez’s mother shared a post from Rainbow Families Action, criticizing CIF officials. "All these big tough ex-athletes at CIF, and the most courage they could muster was to hand this to coaches at AB’s meet today," the post read. "Not one of them was brave enough to look her or her mother in the eye and say ‘This whole project of violating Ed Code is aimed at you. A child.’" The post also called out the California Department of Education and state superintendent Tony Thurmond, adding "what are you going to do? Government sanctioned bullying of a kid?" CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK MEET FORCES TRANS ATHLETE TO SHARE TOP PODIUM SPOT WITH BIOLOGICAL FEMALE Rainbow Families Action shared a note from CIF officials reminding parents that the CIF would allow biological females to share the podium with a trans athlete if the competition fell that way. The pilot program was put in place after Hernandez advanced to the state final, which prompted President Donald Trump to speak out against California and Gov. Gavin Newsom in a Truth Social post in the days leading up to the final. Hernandez, now a Southern Section champion again, along with all the other winners will move onto the CIF preliminaries next Saturday to face the rest of the state's top female jumpers, with a chance to get back to the state finals. The two-day state finals begin on May 29 in Clovis, California. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The CIF enacted a pilot program for the state finals last May that awarded any female athlete that finished behind a trans athlete one higher spot, which resulted in girls sharing podium spots with Hernandez for the championship. The program also ensured any female athlete who finished one spot out of qualifying for the state finals in events that included a trans competitor, to compete for the title as well. Trump's Department of Justice then filed a Title IX lawsuit against the state's education agencies in July of last year, after Hernandez won two state titles and finished in second place in another. Hernandez then competed for Jurupa Valley's girls' volleyball team in the fall, as several teams forfeited to Jurupa Valley and two other players on the same team filed a Title IX lawsuit against the Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) for putting the trans athlete on the girls' team and locker room. "The CIF values all our student-athletes, and we will continue to uphold our mission in providing students with the opportunity to belong, connect, and compete, while complying with California law and Education code," its note read. Fox News’ Jackson Thompson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c3997a200899a00ecb254 Bitcoin Back to Its Roots: Canaan Inc. Joins "The Renaissance of Home Mining" Roundtable at Bitcoin 2026 te 2026-05-19T10:21:11.985Z Bitcoin Back to Its Roots: Canaan Inc. Joins "The Renaissance of Home Mining" Roundtable at Bitcoin 2026 SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) was invited to participate in the roundtable discussion titled "Bitcoin's Return to Its Roots: Why Home Mining is Making a Comeback." The… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c3984a200899a00ecb24b Bitcoin Back to Its Roots: Canaan Inc. Joins "The Renaissance of Home Mining" Roundtable at Bitcoin 2026 te 2026-05-19T10:20:52.017Z Bitcoin Back to Its Roots: Canaan Inc. Joins "The Renaissance of Home Mining" Roundtable at Bitcoin 2026 bitcoin conference las vegas Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c3799a200899a00ecb1a1 Tyler Robinson's defense team fights to seal evidence and punish prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's assassination te 2026-05-19T10:12:41.880Z Tyler Robinson's defense team fights to seal evidence and punish prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's assassination PROVO, Utah — Charlie Kirk's accused assassin Tyler Robinson is due back in court later today as his defense hopes to convince a judge to block the public from portions of his upcoming preliminary hearing. The judge is expected to hear oral arguments on two issues — a defense motion to close part of Robinson's upcoming preliminary hearing and seal evidence, as well as another motion to punish prosecutors for speaking about the case outside of court. Robinson's defense team, attorneys Kathy Nester, Michael Burt, Richard Novak and Staci Visser, is seeking to block the public from hearing testimony or seeing exhibits that may later be found inadmissible at trial. It was not clear in court filings which witness testimony or evidence exhibits the defense wants kept hidden, and prosecutors have argued that the failure to identify specifics should lead to the motion's denial. WHAT TYLER ROBINSON'S DEFENSE WANTS HIDDEN AND WHY PROSECUTORS AND MEDIA SAY NO IN COURT According to court filings, some of the exhibits prosecutors plan to present include records from the communications app Discord, text messages, written or recorded statements, videos of the shooting and a note. Robinson, 22, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk, 31, at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025. Kirk was answering a question from the audience at a Turning Point USA event in front of roughly 3,000 people when a sniper's bullet struck him in the neck. Judge Tony Graf Jr. previously rejected another defense motion to ban news cameras from the courtroom. WHAT WILL BE TYLER ROBINSON’S DEFENSE STRATEGY? EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON ACCUSED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN Legal analyst Randolph Rice told Fox News Digital previously that the motion to have part of Robinson's preliminary hearing held in private is a "strategic move" aimed at minimizing damage to his reputation in front of the potential jury pool. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "A preliminary hearing is not a trial, so prosecutors are often permitted to introduce certain evidence, hearsay statements, police summaries, or investigative details that may never be admissible before the actual trial jury," he said. "The defense wants to limit public dissemination of that information to avoid tainting the future jury pool." The second motion is asking Graf to sanction prosecutors for doing media interviews after the defense questioned ballistics testing in court documents. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray's office countered that when speaking about the issue, his prosecutors "set the record straight" and did not violate any court rules. Robinson's defense lawyers, in a court filing, asserted that "the ATF was unable to identify the bullet recovered at autopsy to the rifle allegedly tied to Mr. Robinson." SEND US A TIP HERE Deputy County Attorney Christopher Ballard, in an opposition filing, called the claim misleading and "misstated" and noted it had gone viral and fueled conspiracy theories before anyone from his office spoke out against it. CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION: DAILY MAIL ACCUSED OF 'MEDIA MALFEASANCE' OVER BOTCHED BULLET ANALYSIS "The ATF was unable to identify or exclude the bullet as having been fired from the rifle," he wrote, emphasizing the missing information in italics. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "Defendant reinforced this misleading inference by following it up with, 'the defense may very well decide to offer the testimony of the ATF firearm analyst as exculpatory evidence,'" he added. In response, members of the prosecution team attempted to provide more context in public interviews, explaining the ATF's conclusions while noting the defendant was innocent until proven guilty, Ballard wrote. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Graf eventually unsealed the ATF report in order to give the public direct access to the source material. If convicted, Robinson could potentially face the death penalty. Robinson surrendered to authorities in southern Utah less than two days after the slaying. Prosecutors have alleged he confessed to friends and family. He is being held without bail and has not yet entered a plea. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c3785a200899a00ecb198 Dems demand release of hidden DNC autopsy after 2024 collapse: ‘We got our butts kicked’ te 2026-05-19T10:12:21.982Z Dems demand release of hidden DNC autopsy after 2024 collapse: ‘We got our butts kicked’ House Democrats are publicly questioning why the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has not released its internal 2024 election review after the party’s sweeping losses. "Why haven’t we put it out? Because we got our butts kicked," Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., said. "I think it’s going to be embarrassing, apparently, to some people." "Why? I have no idea," Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., said when asked why the report had not been released. "And whether they should? I don’t know." DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE FLIP FLOPS, PULLS PLUG ON ITS 2024 ELECTION ‘AUTOPSY' Following the Democrats’ sweeping losses in the 2024 election cycle, the DNC launched an internal autopsy investigating where the party fell short in securing a win in both the presidential election and the majority in Congress. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., argued party leaders ignored longtime Democratic voters and failed to deliver on key promises while in power. "They don’t want people to know the truth," Tlaib said. "They messed up. They didn’t listen to their Democratic base." The DNC is facing growing calls from Democratic lawmakers and former Vice President Kamala Harris — the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee — to release the report publicly. NBC News reported that Harris was "signaling that she has no problem with a public airing of what went wrong last time." She claimed to have not been aware of DNC Chair Ken Martin’s decision to not release the report, despite repetitively pledging he would. HARRIS BACKS RELEASING DNC'S 2024 ELECTION AUTOPSY DESPITE LEADERSHIP BURYING REPORT "I stand with Vice President Harris in wanting to get it released," Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., said. "I’d like to see what the conclusions are." "I’ve said they should release it, and there’s no question," Robert Garcia, D-Calif., said. "The report got done. I think it’s good to always review why things were successful or not." As controversy around the autopsy heightens, conflicting views have emerged on whether releasing the review would hurt or help Harris’ polling for the upcoming presidential election, as she has signaled a possible 2028 bid. Axios reported that several Democrats — including advisers to potential 2028 presidential candidates — believe keeping the report under wraps gives Harris an unfair advantage by avoiding renewed scrutiny of her failed 2024 campaign. DNC officials, however, have argued the report is being withheld ahead of the midterms to keep the party focused on retaking the House and Senate in November. Martin said in a statement that if releasing the autopsy will not help Democrats win in the midterms, then it is purely a "distraction." HEALTHCARE, ECONOMY AND THE 'ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL': WELCOME TO THE MIDTERMS "I assume if they thought public release would help the party, they would release it," Nadler said when asked if the autopsy should be made public before midterms. Other Democrats argued publicly releasing the autopsy before the midterms would improve transparency and help the party regroup ahead of November’s elections. "It should come out as soon as possible so we all can learn from it," Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., said when asked if the autopsy should be made public before midterms. "The more information you have, the better off you are as we approach these elections coming up in November," Johnson replied. "There should be no secrets — no big deal. Let's let the truth come out." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c3772a200899a00ecb18f Poland seeks answers after Pentagon scraps planned US armored brigade rotation te 2026-05-19T10:12:02.045Z Poland seeks answers after Pentagon scraps planned US armored brigade rotation EXCLUSIVE: WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s deputy defense minister said Warsaw will press U.S. officials in the coming days over the Pentagon’s decision to halt a planned armored brigade rotation of U.S. Army soldiers — a recent move that rattled one of Washington’s closest NATO allies despite assurances that U.S. troop levels in Poland would remain unchanged. At the same time, Polish officials stressed that Warsaw still views itself as a "model ally" within NATO and expects military cooperation with the United States to continue expanding. "We will ask questions and I guess that we will get answers," Polish deputy defense minister Paweł Zalewski told Fox News Digital in an exclusive on-camera interview ahead of meetings in Washington with Pentagon officials and members of Congress. PENTAGON SCALES BACK TROOPS FROM NATO EASTERN FLANK, DENIES AMERICAN WITHDRAWAL FROM EUROPE The comments come days after the Pentagon halted a planned rotation of approximately 4,000 U.S. Army troops to Poland, sparking concern in Warsaw and criticism from U.S. lawmakers. The move affected the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, which had been scheduled to deploy to Poland and other eastern flank positions as part of a routine nine-month NATO force rotation. Around 10,000 U.S. troops are typically stationed in Poland, most serving on rotational deployments lasting several months at a time. Because the U.S. military presence in Poland relies heavily on those recurring rotations, the halted brigade deployment raised concerns in Warsaw. It's not yet clear whether halting the brigade will lead to a permanent reduction in U.S. forces in Poland.  Zalewski referenced recent assurances from President Donald Trump to Poland’s president-elect. "We remember that President Trump, directly talking with President Nawrodski president of Poland, declared that the U.S. will maintain its armed forces in our country and the number of armed forces," Zalewski told Fox News Digital. "We’ll be staying in Poland," Trump had said in September 2025. "We’re very much aligned with Poland. We’ll put more there if they want." The Pentagon said the decision came after consultations with the U.S.' European Command (EUCOM), which leads U.S. military operations on the continent.  "The decision to withdraw troops follows a comprehensive, multilayered process that incorporates perspectives from key leaders in EUCOM and across the chain of command," acting press secretary Joel Valdez told Fox News Digital. "This was not an unexpected, last-minute decision, and it would be false to report it as such."  The Pentagon declined to detail the reasons for the halted rotation. The White House could not immediately be reached for comment.  The move triggered bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill because Poland has been viewed as a key frontline state against Russia. War Secretary Pete Hegseth previously praised Poland as a "model ally." "The level of partnership — just to underscore here — is unmatched in Europe," Hegseth said during a February 2025 visit to Warsaw, Poland. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., called the canceled brigade rotation "a slap in the face to Poland" during a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing Friday, while HASC Chairman Mike Rogers said lawmakers had not been properly consulted. NATO ALLY POLAND WARNS RUSSIA, BELARUS PUSHING ILLEGAL MIGRANTS TOWARD ALLIANCE — AND THE US Poland has become one of NATO’s most important military and logistics hubs since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, hosting rotational U.S. forces and serving as a staging ground for military assistance flowing eastward. Trump repeatedly has threatened to reduce U.S. support for NATO allies he says spend too little on defense, while pushing European governments to assume greater responsibility for continental security. But Poland spends the highest portion of its GDP on defense of any NATO country at 4.8%.  Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland, Marcin Bosacki, on Friday acknowledged frustration in Poland about how the situation was communicated, while stressing that Poland has received assurances the U.S. does not plan to reduce its military presence in the country. "It should have been communicated better," Bosacki said in a meeting with reporters in Warsaw, Poland. "We're still awaiting some answers."  "But we take U.S. reassurance that U.S. doesn't plan to reduce neither of the number nor the capabilities of the U.S. troops in Poland," he added. Bosacki said Poland expects troop rotations to continue and the total number of U.S. troops in the country to remain around 10,000, and emphasized Warsaw’s desire to deepen the military partnership further.  The halted Poland rotation comes amid a broader Trump administration effort to reduce the U.S. military footprint in Europe and push NATO allies to assume greater responsibility for conventional defense.  The Pentagon has announced plans to withdraw roughly 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, while earlier in 2026 the Army ended a rotational 101st Airborne Division deployment in Romania and other eastern flank positions as force levels in Europe moved closer to pre-Ukraine war levels. Despite concerns over the halted troop rotation, Zalewski said the primary purpose of the delegation’s Washington meetings would be discussions about the future structure of NATO and defense cooperation between the United States and Europe. The talks are expected to focus in part on the Trump administration’s so-called "NATO 3.0" approach, a Pentagon-backed vision that would push European allies to assume greater responsibility for conventional defense in Europe while the United States shifts more military attention toward China and the Indo-Pacific. The strategy emphasizes greater European military spending, force readiness and defense industrial capacity while reducing long-term American dependence on large troop deployments across the continent. PENTAGON OFFICIAL FLAGS RETURN OF 'COLD WAR MENTALITY,' AS TRUMP ADMIN RESHAPES NATO ALLIANCE Zalewski described Poland as a "model ally" because of its heavy defense spending, military modernization and close security partnership with Washington. At the same time, he warned that Poland and other eastern NATO members remain under constant pressure from Russia through cyberattacks, sabotage and disinformation campaigns — threats that officials in Poland increasingly view as part of a broader hybrid war against the alliance. Polish officials have in recent years blamed Russian-linked actors for cyberattacks targeting government institutions and critical infrastructure, while authorities also have investigated suspected Russian sabotage plots tied to arson attempts and surveillance operations inside Poland. Warsaw has additionally accused Moscow of orchestrating online disinformation campaigns aimed at undermining public trust, weakening support for Ukraine and driving divisions between NATO allies. "Poland and the Eastern NATO flank states are (in) a certain kind of hybrid war," Zalewski said. "We are constantly under attack by Russian cyber forces. There are a lot of acts of sabotage in Poland."   He said Poland also has experienced incursions into its airspace by Russian drones and "huge disinformation coming from Moscow" aimed at undermining trust in authorities and dividing NATO allies. Zalewski argued those hybrid threats have become especially dangerous since Russia’s 2014 seizure of Crimea because they are designed to weaken NATO internally without triggering a direct military confrontation. He also expressed skepticism about efforts to improve relations between Washington and Moscow, arguing that Russia continues to view the United States and NATO as its principal adversaries. Zalewski warned that Moscow’s long-term objective is to fracture Western alliances and drive wedges between the United States and frontline NATO states such as Poland. "Yes, there are some ideas in the United States that it is possible to find a way between Russia and the United States," Zalewski said. "But it's only just a game played by Moscow." "As a matter of fact, since the beginning of the 20th century, for this Russian elite governing the country after the Russian Revolution, the United States has been the biggest enemy," he added. "And as a matter of fact, the most visible emotion that they have to America — is just hate." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c375ea200899a00ecb186 Blue-state tax burden fuels Americans fleeing to Republican-led southern states te 2026-05-19T10:11:42.419Z Blue-state tax burden fuels Americans fleeing to Republican-led southern states Americans are increasingly leaving high-tax blue states for lower-cost Republican-led states, reshaping the country’s economy and political map, according to the latest Census Bureau data. As states compete for residents, workers and businesses, red states that are increasingly embracing lower taxes and leaner government are attracting investment and population growth. Democratic-led states continue defending higher-tax models to fund public services, aid programs and infrastructure — even if it prompts businesses and high-earners to flee. It comes as affordability takes center stage in the 2026 midterms and, despite Democrats' blame of President Donald Trump, the migration trend suggests that Americans still prefer historically Republican economic policies. THE RED-STATE WINNERS IN THE CLIMB TO BECOME AMERICA’S NEXT ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE The divergence in fiscal approaches between red and blue states is dramatically reshaping migration patterns, state economies and political power as Americans increasingly move to lower-cost states, most of which are Republican-led. Population shifts, should they continue, could carry hefty political consequences in future elections as faster-growing states gain influence over who is in power in their state houses and Washington, D.C. The states with the highest taxes are seeing the most outmigration, while population trends from the Census Bureau show Southern and Sun Belt states have gained the most residents in recent years. Americans are seeking lower housing costs, lighter tax burdens and more affordable lifestyles — and several coastal states have struggled to meet these desires and have seen domestic outmigration spike in recent years. The movements mirror a growing divide in how Republican-led and Democratic-led states raise and spend taxpayer money. New York led the nation in state and local tax collections per resident at $12,506 in fiscal year 2023, according to the latest comprehensive Census Bureau data. Other Democratic-led states, including Connecticut, New Jersey and California, also ranked among the country’s highest-taxing states. Connecticut collected $9,387.66 per resident, while New Jersey collected $9,177.96. Many of the highest-tax states rely heavily on progressive income tax systems to fund mass transit, public schools and other social services. AMERICANS KEEP MOVING TO TEXAS AND FLORIDA — BUT ONE OTHER RED STATE IS GROWING EVEN FASTER Meanwhile, states like Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama ranked among the lowest in tax collections per resident, reflecting a different governing philosophy centered on lower taxes and reduced costs for residents and businesses. The strategy is paying off as red states see influxes of residents and businesses moving there for more favorable fiscal policies. Most notably, several Republican-led states have embraced tax-cutting strategies aimed at attracting workers, retirees and corporate investment. Tennessee imposes no state income tax, while Arizona recently adopted a flat income tax rate. Mississippi and South Carolina have enacted multi-year tax reduction plans and are pursuing the eventual elimination of their state income taxes altogether. TAX FIGHT PUTS CALIFORNIA ON COLLISION COURSE AS BILLIONAIRES LEAVE FOR RED STATES Supporters of the lower-tax approach argue it has helped fuel migration into the South and Sun Belt, particularly as remote work gives Americans greater flexibility over where they live and provides businesses with lower operating costs. Critics, however, argue lower-tax states may struggle to sustain infrastructure investments and public services over the long term, particularly as populations grow. As Americans continue voting with their feet, the widening fiscal divide between red and blue states is becoming one of the country’s defining economic and political fault lines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c374aa200899a00ecb17d Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face renewed criticism over ‘half-in, half-out’ royal role: experts te 2026-05-19T10:11:22.566Z Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face renewed criticism over ‘half-in, half-out’ royal role: experts Eight years after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in a fairy-tale Windsor wedding, they are still doing things their way. Since their bombshell royal exit in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have rewritten the rulebook with Hollywood deals, tell-all interviews and headline-grabbing moves, reportedly drawing growing concern from palace aides and senior royals. "There is a huge difference between what the monarchy has to offer and what Harry and Meghan are currently doing," royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital. PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE BLASTED FOR ‘FAUX ROYAL TOUR’ AS EXPERTS ACCUSE COUPLE OF EXPLOITING TITLES "This was underlined by King Charles’ highly successful state visit to the United States and Princess Catherine's two-day visit to Italy, her first official trip in over three years," Fitzwilliams said. "However, in attempting to have something similar to the ‘half-in, half-out’ position within the royal family, which Queen Elizabeth rejected, the Sussexes have shown that their brand still gets huge amounts of publicity." "What Queen Elizabeth II viewed as totally and utterly unacceptable has been adopted by the Sussexes as their modus operandi, blurring the line between being private citizens and wannabe celebrities while leveraging their royal connections," British royals expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to Fox News Digital. "Each trip they make is styled to be rather like a faux royal tour as they seem to monetize almost every moment." WATCH: PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE CAUSED QUEEN STRESS IN FINAL YEARS: AUTHOR The battle lines were drawn in January 2020 at the late queen's now-infamous "Sandringham Summit," where the Sussexes were handed a royal reality check. The reigning monarch made it clear there would be no "half-in, half-out" arrangement — meaning the couple could not cash in on private ventures while still carrying out duties as senior working royals. The late queen later doubled down publicly, declaring it was "not possible" for the couple to continue "a life of public service" outside the confines of the monarchy. But Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, publicly said: "We can all live a life of service. Service is universal." In March 2020, the couple stepped back as senior royals, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace. Since settling in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito, the pair have aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries. Harry’s 2023 memoir, "Spare," which detailed deeply personal revelations about the House of Windsor, further strained his relationship with his family. In the years since, the couple have made high-profile visits to Nigeria, Colombia and Australia to highlight their charitable causes. The quasi-diplomatic trips included heavily photographed appearances and meetings with officials.  While supporters saw the trips as an extension of their humanitarian work, critics — especially in royal circles — have blasted the "faux royal tours" as an attempt to replicate official royal engagements without the backing of the crown. During an unannounced visit to Ukraine in April, Harry was asked about the label "not a working royal." In response, he said, "No, I will always be part of the royal family ... I am here working and doing the things I was born to do." "It was nonetheless impertinent of them to go on a visit to Australia in April, which was, in all but name, a royal tour as it is one of the king’s realms," Fitzwilliams said. "Their mix of charitable events, including military-related appearances, also included commercial ventures, from Meghan’s wellness weekend to Harry’s speech on mental health." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital she believes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are "absolutely blurring the lines between private business and monarchy business." "Successful working members of the royal family work as a team, supporting the king in his many state and national duties," she explained. "They do not compete. Both Harry and Meghan realize that, despite leaving royal life years ago, their global relevance is determined by their royal status. They have appeared internationally in what many claim to be self-serving lookalike royal tours involving charity work in a bid to monetize their royal status. However, they are no longer working royals." Chard added, "The optics no doubt confuse people, blurring the distinction between the Sussexes and the official monarchy, especially as Harry considers himself a working royal." Chard went on to say that six years after their royal exit, Harry and Meghan may be "running out of options" as independent royals. "They announce new projects and supposed success with enormous fanfare," Chard said. "Yet everything fizzles out. Jumping from one idea to another, from one flavor of the month to the next, there seems to be no clarity, consistency or essential golden thread to Harry and Meghan’s work, although Meghan, known as the 24-carat master rebrander, is continuously rebranding herself." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS But not everyone agrees. Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that Harry and Meghan have never hidden their intentions to leverage their global fame to amplify the causes they care about. In his view, the couple have been unapologetically executing that strategy from day one. "I personally have always supported Harry and Meghan and called out the double standards," he said. "Harry and Meghan wish to exercise their right to create a harmonious image of the royal family in America. I personally would prefer to see a much wider use of Harry and Meghan’s talents because when they do, they enhance the perceived values of the royal family." But as Harry and Meghan continue to do things their own way, the chances of peace talks with the other royals are becoming bleaker. "They are pushing the envelope and making it much more difficult for reconciliation to happen," Sally Bedell Smith, author of the "Royals Extra" Substack, previously told People magazine. "King Charles has given many signals he would like to reconcile with Harry," Fordwich said. "However, Prince William is intensely protective of his family’s institution and long-term credibility." "But both are no doubt beyond frustrated regarding the Sussexes’ thwarting of the agreement made with Queen Elizabeth at the ‘Sandringham Summit’ not to be, as she so aptly put it, ‘half-in and half-out.’" "It doesn’t bode well at all for any future relationship with the family," Fordwich said, adding that trust remains low despite efforts for a purported "Operation Thaw" to ease tensions. Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace for comment. A source close to Harry told People, "This idea that he’s going against the wishes of the queen by being half-in, half-out is nonsense. None of this is being done in the name of the institution." To some, Meghan appears to have her eyes set on being an influencer. People magazine reported that her fashion choices in Australia were linked to an AI-powered shopping platform, OneOff, which allows followers to purchase the looks — primarily by Australian designers — that she wore during the trip. The outlet noted that through the partnership, she earns a commission. Her page drew more than 1 million views within the first three days, and several items sold out. She also appeared at a women’s retreat, where $3,199 VIP packages included a group photo with her. Guests received products from her As Ever line. As Harry and Meghan look ahead, they appear focused on expanding their post-royal empire. Meghan has continued expanding her lifestyle brand, while Harry focuses on the Invictus Games and raising awareness about mental health. They also appear to be betting big on Hollywood. Fox News Digital confirmed they are developing a feature film for Netflix, an adaptation of "No Way Out," a book about British soldiers trapped during a brutal siege in Afghanistan. MEGHAN MARKLE AND PRINCE HARRY UPSTAGED BY BONDI BEACH SUNBATHER WHO TREATED THEM LIKE THEY WERE INVISIBLE The project is said to be deeply personal for Harry, who served two tours in Afghanistan during his time in the British Army. Oscar-nominated screenwriter Matt Charman has reportedly been tapped to write the script. "Harry and Meghan’s wedding anniversary should represent strength, resilience and unity," Chard said. "You could say they are resilient, as they will keep going." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c3736a200899a00ecb174 America's best-tasting pizza chain is an old-school favorite, survey finds te 2026-05-19T10:11:02.815Z America's best-tasting pizza chain is an old-school favorite, survey finds Pizza Hut remains America's favorite pizza chain, according to a new YouGov survey of more than 44,000 diners across the country, edging out Domino's in a closely watched ranking of national pizza brands. The survey, conducted between March 2025 and February 2026 as part of the organization's annual restaurant rankings report, found Pizza Hut earned 19.1% of votes for best-tasting fast-food pizza, compared with Domino's at 17.1%. Papa Johns (11.4%), Little Caesars (5.3%) and Marco's Pizza (4.7%) rounded out the top five. UNEXPECTED STATE DOMINATES AMERICA'S PIZZA SCENE AND IT'S NOT NEW YORK "Pizza Hut's lead over Domino's in our best-tasting pizza rankings suggests the brand continues to benefit from strong long-term affinity among consumers, particularly older Americans who maintain a very positive impression of the chain," Kenton Barello, Chicago-based senior vice president of YouGov, told Fox News Digital. "There is likely also a nostalgia factor at play, as Pizza Hut has been a familiar part of the American dining landscape for decades." Fox News Digital reached out to Pizza Hut and the American Pizza Community for comment. The results underscore how legacy pizza chains continue to resonate with consumers, even as restaurant habits evolve and diners increasingly seek value, convenience and familiarity amid higher food costs and economic uncertainty. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Pizza chains also face mounting competition from frozen pizza brands and independent pizzerias, making brand loyalty increasingly important. Frozen pizza sales reached about $7 billion in 2024 as consumers cut back on takeout spending, Food & Wine recently reported. The results also show that while national chains continue to dominate brand recognition, many Americans still believe the best pizza may come from somewhere closer to home. More than one in five respondents said local or regional pizza brands beat the national chains altogether. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "One of the more interesting findings is that the single largest share of Americans selected an 'other local or regional brand' over the national chains we tested, highlighting the enduring strength of independent pizzerias," Barello said. YouGov's findings analyzed responses from more than 44,000 U.S. consumers about restaurant quality, value and dining preferences. The broader report examined consumer attitudes toward fast food, casual dining and specialty restaurant brands. For the pizza category specifically, respondents were asked which chains they believed served the best pizza among major national brands. "The broader takeaway for the pizza industry is that while marketing visibility matters, familiarity, emotional connection and consistency continue to play a major role in shaping consumer preference in a highly competitive category," Barello said. Pizza Hut was founded in Wichita, Kansas, in 1958 and started franchising a year later. Now headquartered in Plano, Texas, Pizza Hut has nearly 20,000 locations in more than 100 countries, according to its website. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Domino's opened its first restaurant in Ypsilanti, Michigan, two years after Pizza Hut.  Originally called DomiNick's Pizza, it was renamed Domino's in 1965 and opened its first franchise location in 1967. Domino's now has more than 22,300 locations worldwide, according to its website. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c370ea200899a00ecb15f Solar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business te 2026-05-19T10:10:22.414Z Solar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business Costs for solar panels are expected to drop another 30% in the coming decade, helping the tech cement its lead in energy markets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c3517a200899a00ecb12c Study Points To Marriage As Key Factor In Reducing Child Poverty In Arizona te 2026-05-19T10:01:59.903Z Study Points To Marriage As Key Factor In Reducing Child Poverty In Arizona By Staff Reporter | Arizona’s rising marriage rate is having a positive impact on its poverty rate, according to a new study. The Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) and the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) published a 75-page report last week assessing the impact of family structures on childhood outcomes, academic performance, and community prosperity across the state. CAP said the report indicated marriage to be an exceedingly powerful, though heavily underutilized, anti-poverty and life success tool.  Since the first year of the pandemic, 2020, Arizona rose from 39th to 35th on the nation’s Family Structure Index, which measures healthy family structure trends.  In 2011, 58 percent of children in Arizona lived with married parents. In 2024, that number rose to 62 percent.  From 2022 to 2024, 85 percent of Arizona children ages six to 17 living with married parents received A’s and B’s in class, whereas only 64 to 65 percent of children in that age range who lived with a single mother or other family structures received those higher grades.  15 percent of Arizona children living with married biological parents received poor grades (mostly B’s and C’s or lower). Comparatively, over one-third of children from single-mother or other homes received those poorer grades.  Additionally, reading proficiency scores tended to increase within districts with higher shares of married-couple households. 60 percent of students within the Higley Unified School District (HUSD) tested proficient in reading; 77 percent of households with children in that district have married parents.  The Flowing Wells Unified School District — which spends about 60 percent more per student on classroom support than HUSD — had a student reading proficiency rate of 35 percent aligning with its married-parent household with children rate of 54 percent. The report found that the correlation between higher reading proficiency rates and higher marriage rates proved to be true regardless of race. Marriage rates also proved to have an impact on Arizona children’s mental health. In non-intact families, girls were 60 percent more likely to be depressed and boys were 57 percent more likely to be depressed. Arizona children in intact homes were less likely to be living in poverty. Less than one in 10 children from married homes were found to be living in poverty, compared to more than one in five children with cohabitating parents and one in four children in single-mother homes.  Unlike with academic outcomes, race did appear to have an impact on poverty. White children in Arizona had starkly lower poverty rates within both married and unmarried households than non-white children.  Three percent of white children living in intact homes were in poverty in Arizona, compared to 14 percent of Hispanic children, 20 percent of Native American children, and 22 percent of black children. 15 percent of white children living in non-intact homes were in poverty in Arizona, compared to 23 percent of Hispanic children, 27 percent of Native American children, and 31 percent of black children.  CAP President Peter Gentala said in a press release that Arizona, historically a frontier state, has a new frontier with building families. “The American Dream — the Arizona Dream — is still within reach for every Arizonan, and strong families are how we get there together,” said Gentala. “This report isn’t partisan. It’s a data-driven invitation to every Arizonan who cares about the future of our state.” The report, titled “Renewing Arizona Families: Why Strong Families Are Central to Arizona’s Future,” was co-produced with University of Virginia researcher and National Marriage Project director W. Bradford Wilcox. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Study Points To Marriage As Key Factor In Reducing Child Poverty In Arizona first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c3503a200899a00ecb123 Judge Rules Pinal County Attorney Violated Law In ICE Agreement te 2026-05-19T10:01:39.093Z Judge Rules Pinal County Attorney Violated Law In ICE Agreement By Staff Reporter | The Maricopa County Superior Court ruled that Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller violated the law by entering an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The agreement — the 287(g) Task Force Model initiated last August — empowered Pinal County law enforcement to exercise certain federal immigration enforcement powers. This arrangement heavily relied on information-sharing to assist ICE with locating and arresting illegal aliens. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors disapproved of the agreement. The supervisors contended that Miller needed their permission to enter into such an agreement, citing limitations within the state constitution and statute.  Outside counsel brought on by the county concurred with their view, but the Phoenix ICE Field Office said the 287(g) agreement could only be ended by either Miller or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). When Miller refused to renege on the agreement, the supervisors initiated the legal action which culminated in Friday’s ruling.  During the hearing on Friday, Superior Court Judge Michael Gordon said Miller had exceeded his authority and intruded upon Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple’s authority.  Miller said in response to Friday’s ruling that the decision would allow for the continued victimization of Pinal County residents at the hands of criminal illegal aliens. “[W]e must now wait until those individuals create another victim and end up back in jail on a new charge under the Sheriff’s Jail Agreement,” stated Miller.  Miller said he is “strongly considering” an appeal.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ➡️Statement on the Lawsuit in Pinal County Board of Supervisors and Sheriff Ross Teeple v. County Attorney Brad Miller pic.twitter.com/9H7t8axLwN — Pinal County Attorney's Office (@PCAOAZ) May 15, 2026 Board Chairman Jeffrey McClure’s response was that their lawsuit didn’t represent a rejection of immigration enforcement, but rather a rejection of Miller’s claim to authority.  “This Board has supported federal authorities and immigration enforcement for years. This lawsuit is about whether elected officials must follow Arizona law, respect the limits of their office and properly safeguard taxpayer dollars,” said McClure. “We support law enforcement partnerships that are properly authorized and fiscally sound.” Teeple confirmed his office works and shares information with ICE on a daily basis.  The board approved a 287(g) agreement for Pinal County Sheriff’s Office regarding county jail assistance.  A judge sided with Pinal County Supervisors today and ruled against County Attorney Brad Miller, confirming that Arizona law grants the Board of Supervisors exclusive authority to approve County contracts and oversee spending. Read the full release: https://t.co/qvPD6rEi9p pic.twitter.com/2tS9sO3SYy — Pinal County – Government (@PinalCounty) May 15, 2026 Earlier this week, Teeple and McClure claimed in a joint public letter that Miller’s ICE agreement wasted and abused taxpayer funds, and had diverted county attorney investigators from criminal prosecution support to federal immigration enforcement. “Our position is clear: Mr. Miller has hired staff for new jobs that were never authorized, offered salaries that were never approved, and used public resources in ways that raise grave safety concerns,” stated Teeple and McClure. “[The county attorney’s] office prosecutes cases under Arizona law and represents county officials in civil matters. When those boundaries are crossed, it creates legal conflict, financial risk, and confusion that ultimately harms the public.” An open letter to the residents of Pinal County from Chairman of the Board Jeffrey McClure and @PinalCSO Sheriff Ross Teeple, https://t.co/Ypk5T2BfJF. pic.twitter.com/N3bAJSwZOd — Pinal County – Government (@PinalCounty) May 12, 2026 Ahead of Friday’s hearing and ruling, Miller shared an X post advocating for the arrest of the board of supervisors for obstruction.  So arrest the county supervisors for obstruction. — Paul Hurt (@armypah) May 13, 2026 AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Judge Rules Pinal County Attorney Violated Law In ICE Agreement first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c34eea200899a00ecb11a Paradise Valley School Board President Endorsed Message Threatening Trump  te 2026-05-19T10:01:18.435Z Paradise Valley School Board President Endorsed Message Threatening Trump  By Staff Reporter | The governing board president of the Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) endorsed a code term named in a federal indictment as a threat against President Donald Trump. In a Facebook post, PVUSD governing board president Anthony “Tony” Pantera shared a picture reposted by “The 50501 Movement,” an anti-Trump Facebook group, depicting seashells and rocks forming the numbers “8647.”  The string of numbers refers to eliminating (to “86” someone) President Trump (the 47th president). The picture was the same one posted and later deleted by former FBI Director James Comey last May, who was indicted by the Trump administration in April over the message.  Comey posted the message after Trump survived multiple assassination attempts in 2024. He maintains innocence and denies that his post held any violent connotations.  The first and more serious of the two occurred in July 2024 at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. One supporter was killed by the would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks; two other attendees were injured, and one bullet struck Trump’s ear. Crooks fired eight shots before he was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.  A second assassination attempt occurred in September 2023 outside of Trump International Golf Club. That would-be assassin, Ryan Routh, was fired upon and fled before he could shoot at Trump. Routh was sentenced to life in prison in February.  In addition to the Pennsylvania and Florida assassination attempts, in late 2024 federal agents foiled an assassination plot against Trump by a Pakistani terrorist in Texas, Asif Merchant, who had been recruiting terrorists on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.  Trump recently was subjected to another assassination attempt several weeks ago at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Would-be assassin Cole Tomas Allen rushed the event and shot at agents; one federal agent was struck in his bulletproof vest, but nobody was harmed.  The term “86” has mixed meanings — while it signifies “getting rid of” someone, that can range from firing to murder. One origin of the slang can be traced to a mob-era phrase, “80 miles out and six feet under,” meaning the person subjected to a mob hit would be made to go outside of civilization to be killed and buried: “80 miles out [from civilization] and [buried] six feet under[ground].” Another relates to the historical sizing of a grave: 86 inches for vaults, or eight feet long and six feet deep for a plot.  Other origins include the shooting down of enemy planes by F-86 fighter jets in the Korean War; Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice describing those who go AWOL; alphanumeric associations on rotary phones in which the number eight was “T” and the number six was “O,” short for throwing out; old bartender traditions of serving less potent, 86-proof liquor to drunken patrons rather than 100-proof. Mixed origins of the phrase aside, the Trump administration took Comey’s post as a threat of violence against Trump. A grand jury agreed and issued a two-count indictment against Comey. The indictment found that Comey knowingly and willfully made a threat to inflict bodily harm or kill Trump. Pantera first took office in 2023. Prior to joining the governing board, Pantera taught in PVUSD for over 40 years.  Community members have called for Pantera to resign over his endorsement of Comey’s message.  🚨 Paradise Valley USD Parents & Residents: Your voice is needed! PVUSD School Board President Anthony Pantera took to social media to repost a violent political message as seen below. This is UNACCEPTABLE! He oversees a school district! What can you do?🧵#PVUSD @libsoftiktok pic.twitter.com/TxEf0YIb9a — AZ Women of Action (@AZWomenofAction) May 11, 2026 AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Paradise Valley School Board President Endorsed Message Threatening Trump  first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c34d3a200899a00ecb0ed A's pitcher JT Ginn loses no-hitter in 9th, Angels hit walk-off home run te 2026-05-19T10:00:51.537Z A's pitcher JT Ginn loses no-hitter in 9th, Angels hit walk-off home run Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn was on the brink of making history on Monday night, but the moment fell out of his grasp in the final inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, hoping to become the first pitcher to throw one by himself since Blake Snell did it for the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 2, 2024, and the first to complete one since three Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for one on Sept. 4, 2024. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The Angels were able to break up the no-no in the bottom of the ninth when Adam Frazier singled. Then, Zach Neto came to the plate and hit a walk-off home run, giving the Angels a 2-1 lead in dramatic fashion. In almost an instant, Ginn’s shot was ruined. "Obviously a tough game," Ginn said after the game. "Just keep your head up and keep moving forward. It’s just the nature of the game that we play. I attack the zone and I live with that." Frazier lined a pitch over the shortstop facing an 0-2 count. Neto was up 2-0 in the count when he hit the game-winning home run. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Just a crazy game to play," Ginn said. "I fell behind 2-0, threw a good sinker, and he was waiting on it and put a good swing on it. So, tip your cap to him." Ginn threw a career-high 105 pitches and struck out 10 batters. He became the sixth major leaguer since 1974 to allow no hits or runs in the first eight innings of the game and take the loss. Rich Hill last made the mark for the Los Angeles Dodgers in August 2017. "J.T. dominated all night. For him to walk off the mound with a loss there, it hurts, obviously," Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. "He pitched probably the best game he’s pitched in his big league career, and to have an opportunity to get a no-hitter, and two hits later you walk off with a loss, it’s tough. I had full confidence in him going out there in that inning at 100 pitches and trying to get it done. It just didn’t work out." The A’s scored their lone run in the top of the ninth when Lawrence Butler drove in Zack Gelof. The A’s were able to record seven hits off the Angels. Los Angeles hasn’t been no-hit since Sept. 11, 1999. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c29b1a200899a00ecaf06 STEPHEN MOORE: Government control of chip sales has a shocking downside te 2026-05-19T09:13:21.228Z STEPHEN MOORE: Government control of chip sales has a shocking downside One of the goals of President Donald Trump’s trip to China is to help ensure continued American tech dominance. One worry is that China steals our technology. But sometimes we foolishly handicap our tech companies with bad policies here at home. An example is export controls, which are a threat to U.S. dominance and limit markets for American-made tech products. The politicians and bureaucrats have decided that they, and not the free market, are best equipped to manage the global semiconductor trade. It's not going well. We’re still winning the chip war against China, but not by much. TRUMP'S GREEN LIGHT FOR NVIDIA SALES TO CHINA SPARKS ALARM ON CAPITOL HILL Even after years of stringent export controls that have crushed NVIDIA and AMD's sales into China, recent tracking shows that the U.S. lead over China in AI has almost completely evaporated. Instead of slowing Beijing down, we have effectively subsidized the development of their domestic chip manufacturing by blocking and/or taxing their American competitors. As a result, the Chinese government has poured $47.5 billion into a state-backed semiconductor fund. We know from global experience that government is a terrible investor, so a lot of China’s industrial policy money will be misdirected. The question is, as a matter of economic and national security, how do we maintain our tech lead? KEVIN O'LEARY WARNS CHINA 'KICKING OUR HEINIES' IN AI RACE AS REGULATORY ROADBLOCKS STALL US By cutting off our most successful chipmakers from a huge foreign market, Washington is imposing what I call the "Doomer Tax." American chipmakers lose $50 billion in annual sales, which, at their healthy 70% margins, equates to $35 billion in lost profits. That means about a $7.5 billion loss of corporate tax revenue to the U.S. Treasury every year. It also means that these AI companies have less to invest in the next generation of chips.  A simple metaphor illustrates the absurdity of the current strategy. Imagine an American airline lobbying the federal government to ban Boeing from selling aircraft to a foreign carrier, simply because they didn't want the competition. I hope we would laugh them out of the room. Yet, that is exactly what is happening in AI. A handful of AI software players, led by Anthropic, which fears Chinese AI competition, lobby Washington to block those companies from getting American chips. But if Anthropic wants to block the sales of its own chips, they’re welcome to do that – particularly if they are, with some merit, worried about intellectual property theft. AMERICA MUST WIN THE AI RACE — AND PREPARE FOR THE WORST But when our government prohibits these sales, in practice, this incentivizes China to accelerate the production of its own chips. American tech know-how and business acumen are unrivaled in the world – as we learned in the Internet age. That happened with very limited government subsidy and interference. And it happened by selling Apple iPhones and Google search capabilities and microchips across the globe.  Yes, there are times, as a matter of national security, that export controls make sense. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION But in this case, it’s more likely that we are closing off markets. Chinese chip giant Huawei is preparing mass shipments of their Ascend AI chips to fill the vacuum we created, while America's best companies are buried in a mountain of red tape and shifting definitions of what constitutes "restricted technology." That’s why legislation like the MATCH Act and the GAIN Act, pushed by Florida Republican Rep. Brian Mast and Michigan Republican Rep. John Moolenaar, respectively, are likely to hamstring U.S. companies, not our Chinese competitors. They ignore the basic reality of innovation: R&D requires capital. To recoup the now $700 billion of investment flowing into the next-generation chips, American firms must have access to the largest possible global markets. There’s a good reason that eight of the 10 largest and most profitable tech companies in the world are located in the USA. We use markets. Our key European and Asian competitors rely more on central planning models. We have the most superior chip technologies in the world. They can compete and win in the market – just as they have for the past four decades. By making our hardware a tool of geopolitics, we've signaled to the world that American technology may no longer be a reliable supply chain source. We are begging our customers to replace us, and they may well do so. Instead, let our products be sold around the world. Export controls are like a tariff we impose on our products. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM STEPHEN MOORE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c299da200899a00ecaefd LIZ PEEK: President Trump’s China trip sent an important message liberal media missed te 2026-05-19T09:13:01.353Z LIZ PEEK: President Trump’s China trip sent an important message liberal media missed President Trump’s critics proclaim the recent trip to Beijing a failure. The New York Times, for instance, says the president "left China without any breakthroughs", meanwhile mocking Trump for calling President Xi "a friend." The narrative is that the summit failed to meet expectations. Given the stock market’s plunge the day after the visit concluded, that assessment seems reasonable. Fortune wrote that the trade deals did not live up to investors’ hopes; probably more important was that there was no movement towards opening the Strait of Hormuz. But consider the message Trump delivered to President Xi and to the people of China. Though it fell short of Trump shocking Xi by announcing he had just bombed Syria over a piece of "delicious chocolate cake" in 2017, surprising his hosts by including a veritable galaxy of America’s business stars in the summit sent an equally strong message. BROADCAST BIAS: NETWORKS SPIN TRUMP’S XI MEETING AS WEAKNESS DESPITE STRATEGIC GAIN Trump’s extraordinary entourage of CEOs running globally dominant companies reminded the world: 1. The U.S. is winning in AI; 2. The U.S. is winning in energy; 3. The U.S. economy is second to none. The Chinese like rigid schedules and scripts; they do not like surprises. That Trump included the thirty or so American CEOs in the meeting with Xi threw the Chinese off guard and the program off schedule. That was the point. Trump told Fox host Sean Hannity, "It was a long meeting…It started off interestingly because they are very organized people." Trump explained, "I suggested that before we start the meeting, I would like to introduce them to you. And they were surprised because it wasn’t, you know, it wasn’t scheduled. And they looked around and they said ‘Er...’". Trump elaborated: "The Chinese leadership, because it was President Xi and many other leaders... they got used to the fact that we were a little off-schedule here and we’re talking about a subject that wasn’t even thought about." Just like that, Trump took control of the summit on Xi’s turf. The Chinese dignitaries may have adjusted to it, but you can bet they didn‘t like it. So, when CNN claims that Xi "set the tone" of the summit, they are wrong. It is true that Xi tried to dominate the meeting from the start by threatening that any change in the U.S. posture towards Taiwan could have grave consequences. Media outlets breathlessly reported this stern warning. Did they or did Xi really think the U.S. was eager to tackle another thorny geopolitical conflict? Xi was playing to his home audience, talking tough about Taiwan’s independence to counter Trump’s bold assault on China’s diminished axis of allies. After all, China has been losing the geopolitical battle as well as the battle for tech supremacy. President Trump has neutralized Venezuela, China’s most important ally in the Americas, and is well on the way to rescuing Cuba from its 67 years of Beijing-assisted Communist misery. Meanwhile, the U.S. has not only pummeled Iran militarily but is also currently cutting off its oil exports. China relies on those shipments, especially since it can no longer count on Venezuela to help supply the 70%+ of the oil it imports. And let’s not ignore Russia, which is struggling to keep up its 5-year-long war with neighbor Ukraine that "experts" thought would be over in months. The Economist reports that "the tide of war is beginning to change" and that "Ukraine has begun to claw back territory." If Russia strongman Vladimir Putin is losing, ally Xi is losing, too. But President Trump’s visit mainly showcased what the U.S. has that China does not have: dominance in the industries that matter today. That supremacy is key to U.S. growth and power. China has failed to achieve the stated goals of past five-year plans, which have repeatedly called to increase consumer spending, lessen the country’s dependence on exports and cut back on debt-fueled infrastructure spending. None of those objectives has been met. GORDON CHANG: CHINA'S RISING MARKETS MASK A FRAGILE ECONOMY, SOCIAL DISCONTENT The latest plan, the 15th, called for greater self-reliance as it pushes tech advancements, while at the same time seeking increased foreign investment to help achieve that self-reliance. As the world, led by Trump, has begun to push back against China’s theft of intellectual property, below-cost exports and other misdeeds, help from abroad will be harder to come by. The U.S. is hamstringing their AI advancement, for example, by limiting their access to top-level chips. Europe is pushing back on EV imports from China. China’s economy has slowed thanks to tepid consumer demand, a property crisis now in its fifth year and a declining population. CNN reports: "For the first time in three decades, investment in housing, manufacturing and infrastructure – major drivers of the country’s economic growth – reported a decline last year." In March the government set its lowest economic growth target since it began issuing such projections in the 1990s, announcing it would aim for 4.5-5%. That follows three consecutive years in which authorities targeted growth of "around 5%." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Some of these problems stem from the autocratic and erratic rule of President Xi, who took responsibility for management of the economy several years ago and has failed to deliver. It’s worth noting that Xi could not have assembled a phalanx of prominent business leaders to rival Trump’s partly because he has locked up or "disappeared" thousands of C-suite occupants. As The Economist wrote last year, the "sinister disappearance of China’s bosses" has deepened "the country’s corporate gloom." For the past two decades, the liberal press has consistently overestimated China’s potential, ignoring the limitations of top-down centralized economic management. Many predicted that China would become the world’s number one economy by now; it hasn’t happened. The U.S., driven by creative freedom, universal opportunity and a system that rewards success, has outgrown and out-innovated every country on earth. President Trump’s Beijing trip reinforced that truth. It is a message the liberal media may have missed. My guess: the Chinese people read it right. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c2989a200899a00ecaef4 MORNING GLORY: The war against Iran is the right war at the right time te 2026-05-19T09:12:41.573Z MORNING GLORY: The war against Iran is the right war at the right time Is the war with Iran "worth it?" "It" is the loss of 13 American soldiers and scores more seriously wounded. If, as widely expected, combat operations resume those human costs will climb. So too will gas prices and the prices of everything that depends upon oil. Some cost hikes will be immediate. Some will be longer in arriving. But the world’s most necessary commodity cannot go from $60-$70 a barrel to $100 and higher without a price shock in the wake of that rise. Every American will be impacted. MORNING GLORY: PRESIDENT TRUMP MUST REJECT A SECOND MUNICH AND HOLD FIRM AGAIN IRAN President Trump knows this, of course, and argued to Bret Baier in an interview from Beijing last week that while the loss of the soldiers was awful and he regrets it, the war is a necessary evil as wars often are. The president also expressed sympathy for people feeling the pain at the pump, but again stated plainly: Operation Epic Fury had to be undertaken. The reason is quite simple. Iran intends to obtain nuclear weapons by any means available, and the original ruler and his senior leadership — all dead now, as are their replacements, and many of the replacements of the replacements are dead too — were "crazy," "lunatics," and generally fanatics don’t make for good negotiating partners. President Trump has tried. He’s tried at least four times. But he is not former President Obama for whom any "deal" with Iran was a good deal, even the absurd, loophole riddled "JCPOA." Unlike Obama, Trump will not let those sorts of people have nukes. They would have used them, President Trump stated again and again, and Israel and all of the Middle East would have been hit with nukes even as the regime hit 14 different countries with ballistic missiles. (Recall that Obama’s absurd theater-kid diplomacy produced a JCPOA that did nothing about Iran’s ballistic missile program or its support of terrorist proxies Hamas and Hezbollah. There is a reason Obama chose Stephen Colbert to sit down with to defend the JCPOA last week. The failed president knew the failed late night host would not be bringing up the obvious flaws in the JCPOA much less the "sunset clauses" that would be kicking in right about now. Colbert, of course, didn’t.) If you don’t believe President Trump’s assessment of Iranian leadership, reconsider your reasoning. President Trump is right. Religious fanatics can’t have nukes. Period. About the cost of gas: An argument was often made about the Afghanistan and Iraq wars that average citizens were not called upon to do anything to support the war. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION No draft. No rationing. Not even higher taxes. War bonds, if ever considered, were never offered. Rather, enormous deficits were run up to pay for the decade of war in Iraq which has ended in a stalemate of sorts, and two decades of war in Afghanistan which ended in the debacle that former President Biden simply ordered be abandoned despite the awful cost of that debacle of an exit. A small percentage of the country that served in its military and their families bore the burdens of those wars. The approximately 7,000 killed and 55,000 wounded in the long wars made the ultimate sacrifice and they and their families carried the heaviest burden, but the entire military made the lift beyond what any civilians did, a collective sacrifice by the military which bear no comparisons. But civilians? No, we did not. OIL, GAS PRICES JUMP AS TRUMP FLIRTS WITH STRIKING IRANIAN OIL INFRASTRUCTURE Does not the rise in gas prices destroy at least the argument that the civilians bear no costs of war at least when it comes to this, the Iran War? You may not like paying the sacrifice. You might want to distributed the cost a different way, say by income tax surcharges. But the cost of war is at least being felt beyond the military. Americans will soon have a chance to vote on whether they will bear that burden without objection or perhaps even gladly. No small portion of the United States fully supports the crippling of Iraq even at the cost of higher gas prices. The longer the war goes on the higher the cost and the more often and more bluntly President Trump and his closest advisers must make the argument again and again: Crazed religious fanatics cannot have nuclear weapons. Ever. That is a hill worth waging a political campaign on. Appeasers of Iran will argue that it would never have come to that and that it is "all so unnecessary." The United Kingdom and France fell for the Sirens’ song of appeasement in the 1930s, preferring the illusion of negotiations with Hitler. President Trump was never going to be seduced by the foreign policy blob with their acronyms and absurd logic that depended on the word of a regime known best for terrorism and lying for 47 years. This is an argument the country should and will have. It is one that is long overdue. Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c2976a200899a00ecaeeb Unearthed posts show Dem Senate hopeful praising vulgar graffiti, making crude porta-potty admission te 2026-05-19T09:12:22.114Z Unearthed posts show Dem Senate hopeful praising vulgar graffiti, making crude porta-potty admission Editor’s note: This story contains graphic language. FIRST ON FOX: Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who is already facing criticism over past Reddit posts, made graphic sexual comments on his now-deleted account about masturbating in portable toilets and explicit graffiti found in military restrooms. In one March 2017 post on Reddit’s r/Military forum, Platner responded to a discussion about nostalgic military smells by writing: "I still have to jerk off every time I sit in a portas----er… that blue water smell conditioned me."  The archived posts were made under "P-Hustle," a now-deleted Reddit account that Platner previously acknowledged was his. In another post from March 2021 on Reddit’s r/USMC forum, Platner described a crude penis drawing inside a portable toilet while deployed overseas. DELETED POSTS URGING VIOLENCE HAUNT DEMOCRATIC SENATE HOPEFUL IN MAINE RACE Responding to a thread dedicated to so-called "GWOT Dick Art," Platner launched into an extended monologue praising the explicit graffiti in unusually vivid terms, calling it "beautiful," "engorged and veiny," and moving "towards its penetrative glory." "Oh s***!!!," Platner wrote. "You’ve got the Hot Rod C*** from Manas!" Manas was a major U.S. military transit hub in Kyrgyzstan used during the wars in Afghanistan. Platner enlisted in the Marines in 2003 and served three combat tours in Iraq. In 2010, he joined the Maryland Army National Guard for a fourth tour, serving in the infantry in Afghanistan. He returned to Afghanistan eight years later as a security contractor. PLATNER CALLED PTSD EXCUSE 'BULL----' IN 2020 POST, NOW CITES HIS OWN STRUGGLE TO EXPLAIN ONLINE CONTROVERSIES The post accompanied a photograph of a smiling serviceman posing beside the explicit illustration inside the portable restroom. "I sat there in sheer awe," Platner wrote. "The soul filling joy to be allowed to witness such glory." Fox News Digital reached out to Platner’s campaign for comment on Monday. Platner has previously responded to questions about his controversial posts by suggesting he was joking. "You should read the comments in context. It's very clear I'm joking," he previously told Fox News Digital when asked about them. "It's called s***posting. It's when you argue with people on the internet and try to bother them. So, yeah, no, it's very obviously not true." The posts, which are accessible in the Maine Monitor’s archive but have not been previously reported, are the latest in a series of vulgar and inflammatory social media comments that critics say raise questions about Platner’s judgment as the progressive Democrat emerges as his party’s Senate nominee in Maine. BERNIE SANDERS DEFENDS MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE UNDER FIRE FOR REDDIT COMMENTS Republicans are likely to use the resurfaced posts, along with others, to portray Platner as too erratic and extreme for statewide office as Democrats rally behind the first-time candidate. Mehek Cooke, a GOP strategist and senior national security and legal analyst for the Daily Signal, told Fox News Digital that, politically, Platner’s "vulgar" posts will "matter" to voters because they are "deciding whether Graham Platner has the judgment, temperament, and basic decency to represent Maine in the Senate." "His campaign has been built around authenticity and moral seriousness. These posts undercut both," Cooke said. "Platner is not a truth-teller. He is someone whose instincts appear crude, reckless, and deeply unserious. And by the way, if they were really ‘jokes,’ why delete the posts? That sounds less like humor and more like a CYA cleanup operation." Cooke said that "one tasteless post" can be chalked up to "immaturity" but a "years-long trail of vulgar, sexually degrading, and slur-filled commentary is a character issue." Platner, a first-time candidate who is backed by progressive champions Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, became the Democrats' presumptive nominee after his rival for the nomination, two-term Gov. Janet Mills, ended her campaign last month after trailing Platner in polling and fundraising. Other posts Platner has been questioned about, including in a recent interview with the New York Times, include a 2013 post, which Platner later deleted, that people concerned about rape should not "get so f---ed up they wind up having sex with someone they don’t mean to." Platner has also faced scrutiny for more recent Reddit posts, including one from five years ago in which he described himself as a "communist" and "socialist." Additionally, Platner’s posts have contained alleged homophobic slurs and praise for military tactics used by Hamas. "Will every Democrat in Maine care? No," Cooke said. "Platner has shown he can survive controversy inside a Democratic primary. But in a general election, especially against Susan Collins, the cumulative effect of his stances, controversies, and comments matters. The Nazi-linked tattoo controversy, the homophobic slurs, the disturbing comments that have already surfaced, and now these posts create a fuller picture of a morally bankrupt candidate. Republicans will argue this is not a candidate with a few regrettable moments. This is a pattern that tells voters something fundamental about his character. And character still matters to a lot of Mainers." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c2962a200899a00ecaee2 US military is powerful enough to crush enemies, but can it defeat their 'final 10%?' te 2026-05-19T09:12:02.433Z US military is powerful enough to crush enemies, but can it defeat their 'final 10%?' The next ten percent of military degradation now costs more than the first ninety, and that is the operational lesson of the past four years and the central problem facing modern military strategy. The wars in Ukraine and Iran are depictions of a bygone era of high-intensity conflict, with immense casualties in the case of Russia and Ukraine, and simultaneously a rehearsal of the conflicts that will define the 21st century. Unmanned systems, data science at scale to enable information processing and targeting, distributed command and control, and cheap precision strike have demonstrable effects on the battlefield that portend an uncertain future, and cheaper lethal effects and available software pose the real possibility of a democratization of organized violence that implicates the expectations nation-states can carry when choosing to take a country to war. The Russia-Ukraine war, more than four years on, is the deadliest interstate war in Europe since 1945, with Russian casualties exceeding one million killed and wounded and Ukrainian casualties running 250,000 to 300,000 by the same accounting. Europe will never be the same after this war, but the epochal shift has occurred on a battlefield that is relatively stable if measured by the front lines that divide Russian and Ukrainian forces. Russia controls roughly twenty percent of Ukraine, an area equivalent to Pennsylvania, and over the past twelve months gained a net total of 1,669 square miles, about 0.7 percent of Ukrainian territory. Given the scale of human loss, it would be entirely reasonable to expect a significantly greater exchange of territory, and instead the contact line has been roughly frozen for over two years even as the violence continues at an apocalyptic pace with no end in sight. IRAN’S DRONE SWARMS CHALLENGE US AIR DEFENSES AS TROOPS IN MIDDLE EAST FACE RISING THREATS The Iran wars demonstrated the same dynamics on a compressed timeline, twice. In June 2025 the United States executed Operation Midnight Hammer, striking Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan with fourteen GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and roughly two dozen Tomahawk cruise missiles in twenty-five minutes, after which the Twelve-Day War ended within forty-eight hours. Eight months later, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, nearly 900 strikes in twelve hours that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and decapitated the regime’s military leadership, while Iran answered with hundreds of ballistic missiles and thousands of one-way attack drones across the region. By April 1 the UAE alone had engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 2,012 drones, and 19 cruise missiles launched from Iran, and American losses totaled 13 service members killed and 381 wounded before the April 8 ceasefire, with Operation Project Freedom and the May 7 engagement near the Strait of Hormuz continuing the cycle. The Middle East political and economic paradigm is in turmoil, but it is striking that this took place without the military operations one might expect to accompany such dramatic shifts. While the United States has indeed achieved massive degradation against Iranian military infrastructure across both operations, any further escalation would require an acceptance of a new phase of Iranian response, and the Trump administration’s reasonable reluctance at such a choice is a tacit acknowledgement that the next ten percent of degradation of Iran’s military would come at a heavier price than the previous ninety percent. A new Middle East paradigm is nonetheless here, and it comes amidst a bizarre stalemate even though the typical metrics of wartime battle damage assessments paint a clear picture of American superiority. This is the Final Ten Percent, the structural condition under which conventionally superior militaries now operate, in which degradation of fixed infrastructure remains well within American means while coercion of a determined adversary toward a defined political outcome does not, and the cost curve consequently inverts. The arithmetic of the new air war demonstrates the inversion. Iran’s Shahed-136 costs approximately twenty thousand to fifty thousand dollars per unit, while the Patriot PAC-3 interceptor that intercepts one costs over four million, THAAD interceptors run roughly fifteen million each, and a single Patriot battery costs about $1.5 billion. CENTCOM interceptor expenditure against Shaheds alone exceeded three billion dollars in the first six months of the Iran conflict, and although tactical interception rates approach ninety percent, the campaign-level cost ratio still favors the attacker because each Shahed that forces a Patriot launch fulfills its strategic purpose even when destroyed fifteen kilometers from its target. RUSSIA’S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE ENTERS FIFTH YEAR AS EXPERTS OUTLINE 3 POSSIBLE OUTCOMES Ukraine has demonstrated the converse, with Magura V5 maritime drones costing roughly $250,000 to $300,000 each having forced the withdrawal of the Russian Black Sea Fleet from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk and damaged or sunk approximately a third of that fleet, such that a military with no surface combatants achieved sea denial against the inheritor of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet at a capital cost that is a fraction of a percent of the value displaced. If the world’s hegemon, in a coalition with one of the world’s most capable expeditionary militaries, can pursue war to accomplish political ends with such uncertain results, then it is worthwhile to wonder whether war will remain the same kind of political option that existed for millennia prior. Inferior militaries are clearly able to harness significant military effect in a way that was not possible before the digital age, and the question for conventionally powerful militaries is whether traditional notions of victory remain worth their dramatically increased costs. The administration has already named the problem. The November 2025 National Security Strategy acknowledges that "the huge gap, demonstrated in recent conflicts, between low-cost drones and missiles versus the expensive systems required to defend against them has laid bare our need to change and adapt," and that "America requires a national mobilization to innovate powerful defenses at low cost." The same document establishes a Predisposition to Non-Interventionism as a foundational principle of American strategy and structures its Middle East section around the imperative to shift burdens and avoid forever wars. The diagnosis is correct and the doctrine is correct, though the political execution has now twice failed to honor either, since Midnight Hammer occurred before the NSS articulated restraint and Epic Fury occurred after. BILLIONS SPENT, WARFIGHTERS WAIT: INSIDE THE PENTAGON’S BROKEN BUYING SYSTEM AND THE PLAN TO FIX IT The implication for the United States is restraint coupled with reinvestment. Restraint is necessary because the Final Ten Percent renders further Middle East entanglement strategically irrational regardless of how satisfying the first ninety would feel, and the Iranian regime, having been historically degraded across Midnight Hammer and Epic Fury, presents a circumstance in which the United States should consolidate operational gains and return to the parameters of the National Security Strategy: defend the homeland, assert the Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine in the Western Hemisphere, and deter China in the Indo-Pacific. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Reinvestment is necessary because the cost curve has inverted while the American procurement portfolio has not, and although objections to this argument note correctly that drones do not hold ground, that the case for American artificial intelligence is broader than autonomous targeting, and that deterrence will continue to require both attritable mass and exquisite systems, those points reinforce rather than rebut the conclusion that the procurement portfolio must change. The Department of War still buys exquisite platforms at exquisite cost, and that is necessary, but it does not buy attritable mass at scale, does not buy the gun-based and directed-energy systems that engage Shaheds at hundreds of dollars per shot rather than millions, and does not buy interceptor drones at the two-to-five-thousand-dollar price point that Ukrainian manufacturers have demonstrated. The NSS calls for a national mobilization to close this gap, though it remains to be seen whether that call survives contact with the defense-industrial status quo, and the American posture in the Indo-Pacific, where the relevant adversary fields the world’s largest navy and the world’s deepest missile inventory, depends on the answer. A world that reflects this thesis would not be a Pollyannaish manifestation of a Fukuyama-style end of history, and instability could increase while more people could die, since the future of armies squaring off on the battlefield is particularly uncertain when more of those armies will be composed of, and targets of, robots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c293aa200899a00ecaed6 College Republicans Split Over Whether to Embrace the Far Right te 2026-05-19T09:11:22.956Z College Republicans Split Over Whether to Embrace the Far Right As some college Republicans invite white nationalists into their organizations, other young conservatives have recoiled. The divide could affect upcoming elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c2927a200899a00ecaecd What to Watch in Tuesday’s Elections in Kentucky, Georgia and Beyond te 2026-05-19T09:11:03.501Z What to Watch in Tuesday’s Elections in Kentucky, Georgia and Beyond A prominent Republican critic of President Trump is trying to hang on in Kentucky, and other states are also holding primaries that will test Mr. Trump’s power over his party. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c2913a200899a00ecaec4 Can the Democrats Win Back Pennsylvania’s Working Class? te 2026-05-19T09:10:43.698Z Can the Democrats Win Back Pennsylvania’s Working Class? Republicans flipped Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District in 2024. Now, Democrats hope to win it back. Their strategy: appealing to voters on cost-of-living issues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c2900a200899a00ecaebb G.O.P. Supporters Back Trump, but a Third Seek a New Direction for the Party te 2026-05-19T09:10:24.244Z G.O.P. Supporters Back Trump, but a Third Seek a New Direction for the Party While President Trump remains overwhelmingly popular within the Republican coalition, a New York Times/Siena poll found, a sizable share wants the party’s next nominee to take a different approach. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c26bca200899a00ecae47 Nebraska ranchers struggle to recover from historic wildfires as drought worsens crisis te 2026-05-19T09:00:44.432Z Nebraska ranchers struggle to recover from historic wildfires as drought worsens crisis In the Sandhills of Nebraska, some grazing pastures look more like the Sahara Desert. The Morrill Fire — the largest wildfire in Nebraska history — scorched vast stretches of land in mid-March. Farmers and ranchers across western Nebraska are now trying to recover, but severe drought conditions are making matters worse. "The wind was screaming, maybe 70 mph. They said in 10 minutes it traveled 14 miles," said Joe Van Newkirk, owner of Van Newkirk Herefords Ranch. "We heard that there was a fire in Angora, which is about 50 miles north-west of our headquarters, we just kind of looked at the map and there was just no way that this place was not going to get burned."   The ranch, located in Oshkosh, Nebraska, has been in the Van Newkirk family for 140 years. The operation holds an annual bull sale, selling 250 to 300 bulls to ranches across the country. Thankfully, the Van Newkirk home was spared. It sits miles away from grazing pastures that are now almost unrecognizable after the fire. "We didn't have any cattle on here, or any buildings to speak of. So we were very lucky in that respect," said Van Newkirk. Around a third of his summer range burned in the fire.  LARGEST WILDFIRE IN NEBRASKA HISTORY LEAVES 1 DEAD, SCORCHES OVER 640,000 ACRES AS CONDITIONS BEGIN TO EASE There is still extensive cleanup work ahead. Livestock watering tanks are now completely filled with sand. "We could probably come up here and shovel them out but who says it's not going to blow right back in," said Van Newkirk. "We're gonna let this country heal, let the wind go down. Maybe next spring, winter, we'll come up here and fix this stuff."  While surveying the ranch, Van Newkirk said he recently noticed the first signs of improvement since the fires erupted in March. "This fire was the 13th, 14th of March, and by the 1st of May, it didn't look a whole lot different up here. The grass hadn't started," he said. "But just since then, four or five days, it's made a difference. We haven't received any moisture to speak of." The Morill fire burned 642,029 acres, according to NOAA. Severe drought conditions are compounding the damage. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows more than 90% of Nebraska is experiencing drought, with growing portions of the state classified under severe, extreme and exceptional drought conditions. But the Morrill Fire was not the only wildfire burning in Nebraska at the time. "It burned down the shop, and my corrals, and all the hay in my yard ended up going," said Owen Johnson, Operator of Bearded Lady LLC.  The Cottonwood Fire also tore through Nebraska, scorching 129,253 acres. The blaze hit Bearded Lady Ranch in Brady, Nebraska, which raises registered quarter horses. "I have a dozer at the house, and I tried to bulldoze a fire break on the north and west sides of the house," Johnson said. "So that, essentially, once the fire hit that line, my hope was that it would save at least the house, the buildings around the house, the farmstead." "I actually dozed about 120 or 130 feet, but the wind was just too strong. It actually jumped that bare ground and burned up to the house," he added. THE SURPRISING REASON WHY AMERICANS COULD FACE HIGH BEEF PRICES FOR YEARS Although his home survived, Johnson said the ranch still faces major challenges. "I know I need to rebuild my shop, so that I have somewhere to put the stuff that I need to make it through the days. But we just haven't got any rain," Johnson said. "We don't have any fences. All my horses are in dry lots, which is not typically how I do things." Johnson also said he has noticed behavioral and reproductive changes in his horses since the fires and drought. "I don't know if it's from the drought or the stress, but usually after they foal, they have a pretty routine cycle for when they come back into heat," Johnson said. "You can start breeding those mares back again, and my mares just aren't coming into heat." "So now you're sitting here going, man, when are we gonna get the fencing done, and when's it gonna rain? And even if everything else happens, if we don't get mares to where they're going to have us foals for next year, how are we going to make it through the next year?" he added. Despite the hardship, Johnson said volunteers and donations from across the country have helped keep the ranch operating. "The outreach from people, it almost gives you a different view of society," Johnson said. "There were people coming from all over the United States." "There was hay from Georgia and Wisconsin, and I don't even know all the states, but there were literally people driving 12 or 13 hours to bring hay out — not just to us, but to other neighbors and other people that were affected by the fires," he added. THE SINGLE CRUSHING PROBLEM AMERICAN CATTLE RANCHERS WISH TRUMP WOULD FIX INSTEAD Van Newkirk shared a similar sentiment about the support pouring into ranch country. "You know, that's where that really chokes me up, all the outpouring of people nationwide to help this cattle community. It's a tight-knit community, our hometown," said Van Newkirk. "The day of the fire, our fire department looked like a commissary. I mean there was just so much food, Gatorade, palettes of water. There was a bushel basket full of chapstick for these firemen." But both ranchers said recovery ultimately depends on rainfall. "It's just miles upon miles of drought and it's affecting everybody. I would feel pretty confident to say there's not very many farmers or ranchers right now that don't have some sort of stress or concerns about the lack of precipe," said Johnson.  "This country's dry, and we could use all the prayers that you could have us," said Van Newkirk.   Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration related to the wildfires. The funding would assist with covering the cost of damage to public infrastructure. Pillen said in a statement, ""As Nebraska faced historic wildfires, the people of our state came together to jumpstart the recovery process. I’m submitting my request for a disaster declaration to the White House and FEMA. We appreciate President Trump’s attention to this matter and his long-standing support of our state when we have requested disaster recovery funding." There are currently several relief funds and GoFundMe pages to help those impacted stay afloat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c2467a200899a00ecaddf Our View: Havasu’s second bridge could reshape the channel corridor te 2026-05-19T08:50:47.369Z Our View: Havasu’s second bridge could reshape the channel corridor For years, Lake Havasu City’s proposed second bridge over Bridgewater Channel has been discussed mainly as an emergency backup route. The newly released draft environmental review from the U.S. Coast Guard shows the project is much bigger than that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c1b02a200899a00ecabfa Trump targets Massie in explosive Kentucky showdown as six states hold high-stakes primaries te 2026-05-19T08:10:42.472Z Trump targets Massie in explosive Kentucky showdown as six states hold high-stakes primaries HEBRON, KY - Six states from coast-to-coast hold primary elections on Tuesday in one of the busiest and potentially most consequential days of the 2026 midterm calendar. Voters in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania will cast ballots in Democratic and Republican primaries for the U.S. House, Senate and governor, as well as in down-ballot races. The nominating showdowns tee up this autumn's midterms, when Republicans will defend their slim Senate and razor-thin House majorities. Meanwhile, some of Tuesday's most high-profile primary ballot box face-offs will serve as the latest tests of President Donald Trump's immense grip over the Republican Party and the strength of his endorsements in GOP nomination races. Two weeks after purging five state senators in Indiana's primary who had opposed his push for congressional redistricting, and three days after helping to oust Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana - as the senator who, five and a half years ago, voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial lost his bid for renomination - Trump has a new target: Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. DEFENSE SECRETARY HEGSETH JOINS TRUMP'S POLTICAL WAR AGAINST MASSIE Massie, who for 14 years has represented Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, in the northeastern part of the red-leaning state, has long been one of Trump's most vocal GOP critics in Congress. The libertarian-minded lawmaker has repeatedly taken aim at the president over foreign policy, including the Iran war and unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel. And he's also been a thorn in Trump's side for successfully pushing for the release of government files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump repeatedly targeted Massie in social media posts in the closing days of the primary campaign and praised Kentucky farmer and former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, who the president is backing, as "a great guy" and "a great patriot." Gallrein grabbed some last-minute support and additional firepower on the eve of the primary, as he teamed up at an event with War Secretary Pete Hegseth. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The president said in a video posted to Truth Social on Monday that he hoped Kentucky voters would put Massie "out of business" and that "we’re in a fight against the worst congressman in the history of our country." Massie said in a Fox News Digital interview on the eve of the primary that Trump's taunts on social media may backfire. "It shows he's losing sleep, his reputation is on the line. He really shouldn't have got involved in this race," Massie said. The race has become the most expensive in House history in terms of ad spending, with over $32 million spent, according to the nationally known ad tracking firm AdImpact. Much of that money has been shelled out by Trump's allies and pro-Israel groups. "Here's the thing, I've got nothing against Israel. I just have never voted for foreign aid. When I said America First, I meant it. I don't vote for foreign aid to Egypt, to Syria, to Ukraine. I've got a flawless record on this, and I'm not going to ruin it by sending foreign aid to one country," Massie said as he defended his stance on Israel. The race has grabbed outsized attention across the country. "It's basically a national race at this point, the most expensive race primary in congressional history, and that's because, you know, I'm up there, I'm getting things done. I got the Epstein files released, I'm getting legislation in the farm bill, I'm getting legislation passed on the floor, and they want to shut me down," Massie emphasized. TRUMP SCORES MAJOR PRIMARY VICTORY AS CASSIDY OUSTED IN LOUSIANA But Gallrein, speaking with Fox News Digital, charged that Massie's "running against President Trump, and the agenda that has been put forward by the Republican Party." The primary winner will be considered the overwhelming favorite in the general election in a district Trump carried by 36 points in his 2024 White House win. Trump's endorsement is also on the line in Kentucky's Republican Senate primary, in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime GOP leader in the chamber. Among the 11 Republican candidates are Rep. Andy Barr, who recently landed Trump's backing, and former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a former McConnell aide who was the GOP's 2023 gubernatorial nominee. Seven Democrats, including 2020 Senate nominee Amy McGrath, are running for the Democratic nomination. Here's a look at other key races to watch on Tuesday. Georgia Trump's endorsement powers will also be tested in the GOP gubernatorial primary in the southeastern battleground of Georgia. The president is supporting Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the race to succeed popular conservative Gov. Brian Kemp, who is term-limited. Jones is considered one of the two front-runners in the race, along with health care executive and billionaire businessman Rick Jackson, who launched his campaign in February and has spent more than $80 million of his own money on behalf of his bid. State Attorney General Chris Carr and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger are also running. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, former state Sen. Jason Esteves, state Rep. Derrick Jackson, and former state labor commissioner and former DeKalb County CEO Mike Thurmond, are among the candidates seeking the Democratic nomination. Trump remains neutral in competitive and combustible Republican Senate primary. Reps. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter, and former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley, the son of University of Georgia head football coach legend Vince Dooley, who is strongly backed by Kemp, are considered the frontrunners in a crowded field of candidates. The winner of the GOP nomination will challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. The first-term senator is being heavily targeted by Republicans, who view him as the most vulnerable Democrat in the chamber seeking re-election this year. But Ossoff has built an extremely formidable war chest. Alabama The president is backing Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama as a Trump ally and two other Republicans seek their party's gubernatorial nomination in the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Kay Ivey. Among the candidates for the Democratic nomination is former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones. Meanwhile, only three of Alabama's seven congressional districts will hold primaries on Tuesday. Elections in the other four districts are being postponed until this summer, in the wake of a key Supreme Court ruling that sparked Republicans in a handful of southern states to redraw their congressional district lines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c0d1ea200899a00eca92c The Conversation: Do dogs really see in just black and white? te 2026-05-19T07:11:26.668Z The Conversation: Do dogs really see in just black and white? Dogs definitely see the world differently than people do, but it’s a myth that their view is just black, white and grim shades of gray. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c0d07a200899a00eca903 AOC, Ro Khanna and the media’s rush to flog a contest that is 18 months away te 2026-05-19T07:11:03.627Z AOC, Ro Khanna and the media’s rush to flog a contest that is 18 months away The following is kind of a made-up story, but required reading for anyone with a 2028 fixation. I don’t mean that it’s fictional. This Axios piece is based on real reporting. But it’s just another angle out of a thousand possible angles about who might win the next Democratic nomination. I’m an Axios fan. I’ve written many such stories myself. It’s what you do when there’s no hard news about an event that won’t start for another year and a half.  You’ve got to keep feeding the beast. AOC, ASKED ABOUT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT, SAYS HER AMBITION IS 'WAY BIGGER THAN THAT' (In fairness, Axios’ first three stories yesterday were about the war, Donald Trump’s suit against the IRS and congressional maneuvering.) So this is one of those in-between stories, for days when there are no hard-news developments. We used to call this the "invisible primary." But that term has to be retired. In the era of X and Instagram, of group chats, of powerhouse podcasts, nothing is invisible anymore. Anyone can go on Substack and try to draw a following, with varying levels of insight and accuracy. Few "scoops" last more than two minutes in this echo chamber. AOC TAKES PAGE FROM BIDEN PLAYBOOK IN DODGING INTERVIEWS WITH NATIONAL PRESS And you probably know the history involving name ID. At the end of 2007, Rudy Giuliani was the GOP front-runner. Hillary Clinton, who everyone expected to win, was leading Barack Obama 45 to 27%. At the end of 2003, Howard Dean led the field with 23%t, more than double his closest rivals. John Kerry was in sixth place, with 4%. That Kerry guy easily won the nomination. Now Axios puts the spotlight on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna: "Veterans of Bernie Sanders' two presidential campaigns are splitting their allegiances between a pair of Democrats vying to inherit his progressive movement…" The California congressman "has taken a slightly more centrist view than Ocasio-Cortez on issues such as crime and immigration. He's hired key members of Sanders' 2016 campaign–the best known is 2016 campaign manager Jeff Weaver–which had a relatively moderate brand on immigration and guns — and didn't fear going negative on Hillary Clinton." AOC "has tapped strategists behind Sanders' effort in 2020, when the Vermont senator moved left on social issues to back policies such as decriminalizing border crossings by unauthorized immigrants, and largely avoided bashing Joe Biden." So this is mainly about recruiting little-known operatives. "Old Bernie" vs. "New Bernie." The news peg, if there is one, was the New York congresswoman’s shot at MTG: "I personally do not trust someone like Marjorie Taylor Greene, a proven bigot and antisemite, on the issue of what is good for Gazans and Israelis." Based on an AtlasIntel survey, Ocasio-Cortez leads the Democratic field with 26%, and Khanna came in tenth at 0.9%. So this narrative might help him. Personally, I don’t think AOC is going to run. She recently said she’s more interested in pushing such agenda items as health care than in holding office. I’m not saying she can’t run, or that she can’t win the nomination, though she’d get clobbered in a general election. But she’s not openly lusting for it the way Kamala Harris is. Of course, any Democrat with a pulse has got to be tempted by Donald Trump’s sinking poll numbers. In the latest New York Times/Siena College survey, the president’s approval rating has sunk to a second-term low of 37%. (Keep in mind that each such declaration only applies to that media outlet’s own previous poll, leading to overlapping ALL-TIME-LOW headlines.) Nearly two-thirds say going to war with Iran was a mistake, and 64% disapprove of his handling of the economy.  Trump won’t be on the 2028 ballot, of course, but Trumpism certainly will. Meanwhile, the approval of Trump nominee Kevin Warsh as Fed chair doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll get his longstanding wish of reduced interest rates. In fact, quite the opposite. SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES On Maria Bartiromo’s Fox show, an analyst, Ryan Payne of Payne Capital Management, said there is increasing pressure on the Fed to actually raise interest rates. "The bond vigilantes have spoken, and what they’re telling you is the Fed probably has to raise rates here just to keep inflation in check because, clearly, right now we’re pricing in a much different market than we were just two weeks ago."  Bartiromo agreed: "Yeah, it’s true and, of course, the president continues to say that this is a temporary situation." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0c0ce0a200899a00eca8f8 Motherhood Changed Ilana Glazer. A Reporter Knew What That Felt Like. te 2026-05-19T07:10:24.274Z Motherhood Changed Ilana Glazer. A Reporter Knew What That Felt Like. Sometimes a reporter and subject can converse on a common ground. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bfee3a200899a00eca6ae Former Virginia assistant principal on trial after allegedly ignoring warnings before 6-year-old shot teacher te 2026-05-19T06:10:43.053Z Former Virginia assistant principal on trial after allegedly ignoring warnings before 6-year-old shot teacher A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial on felony child neglect charges after prosecutors say she ignored warnings that a 6-year-old student had a loaded gun before the child shot his teacher in 2023. Jury selection began Monday in Newport News in the trial of Ebony Parker, the former assistant principal at Richneck Elementary School. Parker, who has pleaded not guilty, faces eight felony child neglect charges tied to the shooting of first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner, according to The Associated Press. Prosecutors allege several school employees warned Parker that the student might have a gun, but she failed to take action before the shooting happened, the outlet reported. Parker’s defense has argued she is being unfairly blamed for broader failures that preceded the shooting. ATTORNEY SAYS VIRGINIA SCHOOL MISSED WARNINGS BEFORE 6-YEAR-OLD SHOT TEACHER Prosecutors brought one count for each of the eight bullets loaded in the gun. If convicted, Parker could face up to five years in prison for each count, AP reported. The shooting happened on Jan. 6, 2023, when authorities said the 6-year-old student shot Zwerner while she was teaching.  She was hospitalized for nearly two weeks and underwent six surgeries after the bullet narrowly missed her heart. She still has limited use of her left hand, according to the AP. TEACHER SHOT BY 6-YEAR-OLD TELLS JURORS SHE NEVER PULLED CHILD FROM CLASS AS DEFENSE EXPERTS BACK OFFICIALS In November 2025, a jury awarded Zwerner $10 million in a civil lawsuit against Parker, alleging the former administrator dismissed concerns that the student may have brought a gun to school. In a statement to Fox News Digital at the time, Zwerner’s legal team said the verdict marked a "major step forward in Abby’s long road of healing." During the earlier civil trial, Parker’s attorneys argued the shooting was "unforeseeable" and maintained she did not have a legal responsibility to protect Zwerner from the attack. KENTUCKY TO CONSIDER BILL THAT WOULD HOLD PARENTS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CHILDREN’S GUN CRIMES Zwerner is expected to testify in the criminal trial, AP reported. Authorities said the child got the gun from his mother’s purse after climbing onto a dresser. The student’s mother was previously sentenced to nearly four years in prison.  Fox News Digital's Julia Bonavita, Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bfc79a200899a00eca626 Theo Baker spent four years investigating Stanford. Before he leaves, here’s what he found. te 2026-05-19T06:00:25.080Z Theo Baker spent four years investigating Stanford. Before he leaves, here’s what he found. "There's a common refrain among [young] people in this world that it's easier to raise money for a startup right now than to get an internship. Which is remarkable, right?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bf7e0a200899a00eca574 Goodyear resident says roadside repair pitch turned into costly fraud te 2026-05-19T05:40:48.069Z Goodyear resident says roadside repair pitch turned into costly fraud Erick Sabo is out $4,000 after several men promised to repair dents on his cars. Then, he never heard from them again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bf0d3a200899a00eca423 Spurs snap Thunder's playoff win streak behind Victory Wembanyama's incredible Game 1 performance te 2026-05-19T05:10:43.273Z Spurs snap Thunder's playoff win streak behind Victory Wembanyama's incredible Game 1 performance The Oklahoma City Thunder came into Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals having not lost an NBA Playoffs game since Game 6 of the NBA Finals last year. But they hadn’t faced Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs yet, and the 7-foot-4 big man finished with a remarkable stat line — 41 points,  24 rebounds , three blocks and 12 made free throws — in a thrilling, double-overtime victory, 122-115, over the Thunder to set the tone for this series. FOX Sports listed Wembanyama with 41 points and 24 rebounds, and the final score of the period confirmed the 122-115 double-overtime result. Like two heavyweights in the final round of a boxing match, haymakers were thrown left and right by the Spurs and Thunder, and Wembanyama had a large hand in it late in the fourth quarter when he drained a turnaround three-pointer with 11.5 seconds left on the clock to give San Antonio a 101-99 lead. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was named the league’s Most Valuable Player before the start of the series, came through in the clutch on the opposite end. With 3.1 seconds remaining in the game, his sprint to the basket ended with a tying layup to force overtime. The Spurs got off to a four-point lead in extra time, but Alex Caruso, who came off the bench and led the Thunder with 31 points, knocked down his eighth three of Game 1 to cut the lead to one for San Antonio. STEPHEN A SMITH FIRES BACK AT JAYLEN BROWN AFTER CELTICS STAR CALLED HIM THE 'FACE OF CLICKBAIT MEDIA' The Thunder used that momentum, as Jalen Williams had a dunk to take a 106-105 lead, and Gilgeous-Alexander added to it with a dunk of his own. "Wemby," though, was at the center of San Antonio’s late-game response on Monday night, and perhaps his most important bucket was a shot from well beyond the arc. Wembanyama took the ball from Stephon Castle and added to the guard’s assist total with a 27-foot three near the Oklahoma City logo to tie the game at 108 apiece with 27 seconds left. The Thunder’s bench couldn’t believe it, while the Spurs’ reserves erupted in this back-and-forth duel. Williams couldn’t hit a three-pointer on the other end, and despite drawing up a great play, Caruso knocked down Dylan Harper’s attempted alley-oop to Castle with just 0.7 seconds remaining in overtime to keep the score where it was. Needing one more extra period, Wembanyama took the game into his hands. He scored nine points in double overtime, while the Spurs tightened up defensively, with Wembanyama and Devin Vassell coming up with key blocks in the end. Castle finished with 11 assists to lead the Spurs in that category, while rookie guard Dylan Harper made vital contributions with 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and a game-high seven steals in the win. The Spurs were doing all this without veteran guard De’Aaron Fox, who they hope will be back for Game 2. Williams had 26 points for Oklahoma City, while Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 24 points on 7-of-23 shooting with 12 assists and five steals. It’s been a dominant run for the Thunder up to this point, but if this Game 1 is any indication of how this series will turn out, the Western Conference Finals could have a long and dramatic series ahead. 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/6a0bee66a200899a00eca395 Border wall contractors may have caused wildfire in Arizona's Coronado Nat'l Memorial te 2026-05-19T05:00:22.754Z Border wall contractors may have caused wildfire in Arizona's Coronado Nat'l Memorial Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bec20a200899a00eca330 Forum for AZ Corp Commission candidates this week te 2026-05-19T04:50:40.581Z Forum for AZ Corp Commission candidates this week Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bec0da200899a00eca327 Project Blue's 2 new Tucson wells could draw up to 31 million gallons of water annually te 2026-05-19T04:50:21.125Z Project Blue's 2 new Tucson wells could draw up to 31 million gallons of water annually Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0be772a200899a00eca286 American tourists arrested in Japan after alleged break-in at viral monkey Punch’s enclosure te 2026-05-19T04:30:42.380Z American tourists arrested in Japan after alleged break-in at viral monkey Punch’s enclosure Two American nationals were reportedly arrested in Japan on Sunday after one allegedly entered the enclosure of Punch, the young macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo who became famous online for his inseparable bond with a stuffed orangutan toy. Videos circulating online appear to show a person dressed in an emoji costume climbing over a barrier into the Japanese macaque enclosure before dropping a small stuffed toy near the animals, startling them and causing them to retreat, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). The suspects were identified as a 24-year-old college student and a 27-year-old self-described singer, AFP reported. PUNCH THE MONKEY, VIRAL STAR, EXPERIENCES DRAMATIC BREAKTHROUGH AMONG ZOO MATES Zoo staff quickly intervened, and authorities said neither suspect made physical contact with the monkeys, according to AFP. Ichikawa Police told AFP the two men were arrested on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business. One suspect was not cooperating with police, while the other denied the allegations, according to reports citing NHK. In a statement posted to X on May 17, Ichikawa City Zoo confirmed the pair had been turned over to police and said safety inspections were conducted afterward.  ORPHANED BABY MONKEY FINDS COMFORT IN STUFFED ANIMAL AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY MOTHER AT BIRTH Officials added that no animals were injured during the incident. "Around 10:50 today, there was an intruder in Saruyama," the zoo wrote. "We are informing you that the two individuals, including the intruder in question, have been handed over to the police." The zoo also announced temporary viewing-area closures and enhanced security measures while operations continued as scheduled. SEVERAL MONKEYS STILL ON THE LOOSE IN ST LOUIS AS OFFICIALS CALL OFF SEARCH FOR ROAMING ANIMALS The monkey had been abandoned by his mother shortly after birth in July 2025, prompting zookeepers to hand-raise him. Fox News Digital's Khloe Quill contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bd950a200899a00ec9f6a Trump Is Said to Have Proposed a New Helipad at the White House te 2026-05-19T03:30:24.274Z Trump Is Said to Have Proposed a New Helipad at the White House The exhaust from helicopters’ engines has been known to occasionally scorch the grass on their landing zones. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bd49fa200899a00ec9e6c A Fearful Phone Call and Frantic Search Preceded San Diego Mosque Shooting te 2026-05-19T03:10:23.478Z A Fearful Phone Call and Frantic Search Preceded San Diego Mosque Shooting San Diego police arrived to find three people dead. Nearby, they found two teenagers, the attackers, dead in a car. The violence shattered an idyllic Southern California city. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bd24ba200899a00ec9e02 Maduro ally deported to US over alleged billion-dollar corruption scheme tied to oil, food program te 2026-05-19T03:00:27.218Z Maduro ally deported to US over alleged billion-dollar corruption scheme tied to oil, food program A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been deported by Venezuela to the United States, according to Venezuelan officials, to face federal charges accusing him of orchestrating a sweeping money laundering and bribery scheme tied to Venezuela’s state-run food program and oil industry. Alex Nain Saab Moran, 55, of Colombia, a former minister of industry and national production under the Maduro regime, appeared in federal court in Miami Monday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. The Justice Department said Saab is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Prosecutors allege Saab led a yearslong scheme beginning around 2015 to defraud a humanitarian program intended to provide food to impoverished Venezuelans. He and his co-conspirators later allegedly sold billions of dollars’ worth of Venezuelan state-owned oil while circumventing U.S. sanctions, according to the Justice Department. Authorities say the proceeds were routed through U.S. bank accounts in an effort to conceal the transactions and further advance the scheme. MADURO ALLY ALEX SAAB ARRESTED IN JOINT US-VENEZUELAN OPERATION, OFFICIAL SAYS "Alex Saab allegedly used American banks to launder hundreds of millions of dollars stolen from a Venezuelan food program meant for the poor and proceeds from the illegal sale of Venezuelan oil," Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva said in a statement. "This is unacceptable. The Criminal Division will not allow foreign actors to exploit the American financial system and use it as a safe haven for the proceeds of their corruption."  Beginning around 2015, Saab and his associates allegedly paid bribes to Venezuelan government officials to secure contracts tied to the country’s CLAP welfare program, which was intended to purchase and distribute food to vulnerable and impoverished Venezuelans.  Instead of delivering the promised food supplies, prosecutors allege the group used shell companies, fraudulent invoices and falsified shipping records to embezzle hundreds of millions of dollars from the program for their own personal gain. TREASURY TARGETS OIL TRADERS, TANKERS ACCUSED OF HELPING MADURO EVADE U.S. SANCTIONS Around 2019, as sweeping U.S. sanctions crippled Venezuela’s oil exports and placed severe strain on the country’s finances, including its ability to pay Saab and his associates under the CLAP program, Saab and his partners allegedly exploited their corrupt ties to government officials to gain access to billions of dollars’ worth of oil owned by Venezuela’s state-run oil company.  Officials allege the group sold the oil under false pretenses and used the profits to sustain and expand the original food fraud scheme. Saab and his associates reportedly laundered the allegedly stolen funds through U.S. bank accounts in an effort to conceal the money trail, giving American authorities jurisdiction to prosecute the case. "When illicit proceeds are moved through the United States financial system, our courts have jurisdiction and our prosecutors will act," U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones said in a statement. Saab was previously indicted in the U.S. in 2019 and extradited from Cabo Verde in 2021. He was pardoned by President Biden in 2023 as part of a prisoner swap, though prosecutors say the new case involves alleged conduct not covered by that pardon. A Miami-based attorney for Saab declined to comment to The Associated Press. If convicted, Saab faces up to 20 years in federal prison. The government is also seeking forfeiture of any property or proceeds allegedly obtained through the alleged criminal activity. The case was investigated by a U.S. Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF), which includes the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bcff5a200899a00ec9d65 Dana White says gnats at Trump's White House Rose Garden dinner raised concerns for outdoor UFC events te 2026-05-19T02:50:29.062Z Dana White says gnats at Trump's White House Rose Garden dinner raised concerns for outdoor UFC events Dana White says an exclusive dinner with President Donald Trump at the White House Rose Garden came with one unexpected problem: gnats. JAKE PAUL CALLS CONOR MCGREGOR ‘COKEHEAD,’ ACCUSES DANA WHITE OF HIJACKING FRANCIS NGANNOU'S WALKOUT The UFC boss revealed this week that a recent visit to the newly reopened Rose Garden quickly turned into a harsh lesson about the challenges of hosting outdoor events on the East Coast, something that could become especially relevant as conversations continue around UFC's plans for the America 250 celebration in June. Speaking with Boardroom, White said the bugs were impossible to ignore during the dinner, which immediately got him thinking about UFC events set for 1600 Penn. "Another problem that I always think about, especially on the East Coast, bugs," White admitted. UFC SAYS IT WON’T PROFIT FROM WHITE HOUSE EVENT THAT COULD COST 'UPWARDS OF $60M' "President Trump just opened the Rose Garden two nights ago and he invited me to dinner there. The amount of gnats that were flying around … I’m like, ‘Holy s--t.’ As soon as I got on the plane, I called my head production and said, ‘Yeah, let me tell you about the gnat situation tonight.’" White, a longtime Trump ally and friend, said the experience immediately shifted his concern toward production tied to outdoor fight cards. Rather than focusing on the White House setting itself, White said his attention quickly turned toward how bugs could affect lighting, camera shots and the overall broadcast presentation during a live pay-per-view event. White said in the past, regarding America 250: "If you are a fan of the UFC, and especially if you have never been to Washington, D.C., we’re going to give away about 85,000 tickets and there’s a process you have to register for tickets and they’re free, but you should come to Washington, D.C., that week, the week of the fight. We’re going to be doing all kinds of things in D.C. for fans and it’s really a cool city for probably most people have never been and if you’re a UFC fan this is absolutely, positively the time to come to D.C." If the UFC eventually stages a major outdoor card, in Washington, D.C. as part of America 250 celebrations, it sounds like insect control may become part of the production planning. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bcb40a200899a00ec9c3f Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny te 2026-05-19T02:30:24.355Z Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny Traveling across the country, justices defend the role of the court even as strained relations among its members emerge in writing and remarks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bc8fda200899a00ec9bd5 Mark Cuban forced to play nice with President Trump after agreeing to be business partners te 2026-05-19T02:20:45.255Z Mark Cuban forced to play nice with President Trump after agreeing to be business partners Billionaire Mark Cuban stood on the White House stage Monday alongside the man he spent the last year trying to keep out of the Oval Office. The former "Shark Tank" star and outspoken Kamala Harris surrogate appeared beside President Donald Trump during the rollout of TrumpRx.gov, which is a new initiative aimed at lowering the cost of 600 generic prescription drugs. The program partners the Trump administration with major private-sector companies, including Amazon, GoodRx and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs — officially making Trump and Cuban business partners after a history of heated political attacks. WATCH: For much of the campaign cycle, Cuban repeatedly blasted Trump’s economic policies while campaigning for Harris. TRUMP'S QUEST TO REDUCE DRUG PRICES IS HEATING UP. BUT WILL HE BE ABLE TO DO IT? Monday’s appearance was a dramatic sight based on their shared vitriol. The awkward alliance comes shortly after Cuban admitted he regretted selling a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family, led by billionaire Miriam Adelson, one of Trump’s biggest donors. Cuban recently said on a podcast, "I regret who I sold to," after the franchise traded away superstar Luka Dončić. MARK CUBAN, MAVERICKS MINORITY OWNER AND HARRIS SURROGATE, TAKES HEAT FOR DELETING SUPPORTIVE POSTS OF VP When a reporter pointed out how "remarkable" it was to see the two former rivals sharing a stage, Trump quickly took a jab at the billionaire. "Well, he made a mistake. It was a big mistake," Trump said, drawing laughter from the crowd — even from Cuban himself. After the news conference, Cuban was swarmed by reporters asking whether he regretted backing Harris during the election. MARK CUBAN DEFENDS HARRIS' FLIP-FLOPPING POSITIONS: 'I'VE CHANGED A LOT OF MY POSITIONS' "I’m not going into my politics at all," Cuban said, shutting down the question. Instead, the Dallas Mavericks minority owner framed the partnership as a bipartisan effort focused on lowering healthcare costs. "Democrats want cheaper medications, too. When all is said and done, the goal is the goal. How do we make medications and healthcare cheaper? That's all I care about," Cuban said. When reporters pressed him again about Trump, Cuban urged people to look past the politics and focus on the outcome. "The way I always look at politics and any politician is, the only thing I care about is can they reduce the stress of the American people?" Cuban said. "This, TrumpRx and Cost Plus Drugs working together, is one step toward reducing your stress. To me, that's the ultimate goal," Cuban added. For a billionaire who spent months campaigning against Trump, Cuban now finds himself helping promote one of the president’s biggest healthcare initiatives. They're now ... best frenemies. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bc8e9a200899a00ec9bcc Bill Belichick accuses CBS of deception in 2025 that involved girlfriend Jordon Hudson te 2026-05-19T02:20:25.685Z Bill Belichick accuses CBS of deception in 2025 that involved girlfriend Jordon Hudson Eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick accused CBS of being deceitful in a 2025 interview that generated headlines when his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, appeared to shut down a question about their relationship. "I thought that the interview I had with them was done very deceptively," the football legend said on a new episode of "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," which will be available Tuesday morning. "I've asked for the transcript from them, and they won't give it to me." During a 2025 interview with "CBS News Sunday Morning," Hudson said Belichick was "not talking about this" when he was asked by anchor Tony Dokoupil about how she and the New England Patriots icon met. Hudson, who was watching the interview from a side corner, reportedly interrupted several times and even stormed off at one point, delaying the interview by around 30 minutes. The interview as aired on CBS fueled much criticism directed towards Hudson. CBS DISPUTE WITH BILL BELICHICK LATEST CONTROVERSY TO HIT EMBATTLED NETWORK Belichick responded to critics by saying he agreed to speak with "CBS Sunday Morning" about his memoir "The Art of Winning — Lessons from My Life in Football" and added that it was communicated that the interview would focus solely on the book. He said his girlfriend was not "deflecting" the relationship question but rather attempting to steer the interview to remain on topic. He claimed the network was creating a "false narrative" by publicizing "selectively edited clips." CHECK OUT ALL THE INTERVIEWS ON 'HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY' "Some of the clips make it appear as though we were avoiding the question of how we met, but we have been open about the fact that Jordon and I met on a flight to Palm Beach in 2021," he said in a statement at the time of the controversy. On "Hang Out," Belichick told Fox News host Sean Hannity "couldn’t believe" the journalistic conduct from CBS, which had been regarded in its long history as a trusted news network. RELATIONSHIP EXPERT TALKS BILL BELICHICK-JORDON HUDSON ROMANCE AS SCRUTINY REACHES FEVER PITCH "Kind of confused about… some of the things that they say they are, but I don’t really see them living up to the trust that they… talk about," he said. The relationship between Belichick, 74, and Hudson, a 25-year-old former beauty pageant contestant, first became public in 2024. Belichick pointed out to "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" that criticism over CBS News' editing and alleged hesitance to provide interview transcripts are not isolated. CBS has faced similar controversy in the past, including interviews with former Vice President Kamala Harris and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. "They've done that with others, I'm not really sure what that policy is," he said. "As we've seen recently, there have been more editing problems, and they go back to, over a couple of years, multiple examples of editing," Belichick added. Fox News Digital reached out to CBS News for comment. At the time of the uproar over the Belichick broadcast last year, CBS defended the interview. "When we agreed to speak with Mr. Belichick, it was for a wide-ranging interview," CBS' statement read. "There were no preconditions or limitations to this conversation. This was confirmed repeatedly with his publisher before the interview took place and after it was completed." Don't miss Hannity’s full conversation with Belichick, including his response to his shocking Hall of Fame snub, when the new episode of "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" becomes available Tuesday on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bc1f4a200899a00ec9a4d Pete Crow-Armstrong apologizes for vulgar response to fan during Cubs' loss: 'Regret my choice of words' te 2026-05-19T01:50:44.751Z Pete Crow-Armstrong apologizes for vulgar response to fan during Cubs' loss: 'Regret my choice of words' Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized for using vulgar language in a heated exchange with a fan during Sunday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox. Crow-Armstrong, the 24-year-old star for the Cubs, said he has learned from the experience, regretting his "choice of words." PCA was heard saying, "suck my f---ing d--- b----," during the interaction with the fan in the outfield. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I regret my choice of words the most and who that affects in my life," Crow-Armstrong said Monday afternoon, per ESPN. "Directly or indirectly, I don't think that any of the women in my life would think I would say those kinds of words regularly. I'm just bummed out about the word choice and a bunch of little kids going to social media and seeing that as well." It was in the fifth inning of the "Crosstown Classic," where Crow-Armstrong was trying to track down a fly ball when he crashed into the wall. He sat on the ground for a bit, while fans were up close along the fence below the bleachers and by the visitor’s bullpen. PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG GETS INTO UGLY, CURSE-FILLED SCREAMING MATCH WITH FEMALE WHITE SOX FAN While several people appeared to talk to Crow-Armstrong, a woman heckled him, leading to his pointed response. The interaction was captured on camera, and Crow-Armstrong could be heard very clearly. "I saw the cameras in my face, it’s not like I didn’t," he admitted. "I’m definitely aware of the fact that it has blown up." Crow-Armstrong added that he is "intense on the field," but he admitted, "I think I let it get away from me a little bit." Cubs manager Craig Counsell also hopes that his star outfielder learned from the situation. "Pete made a mistake with his choice of words," Counsell said. "He's aware of that. ... It's the reality of this job. Fan interactions happen. You want to try and keep them positive even when they're not." MLB wasn’t looking into the incident despite it going viral, ESPN added.   Crow-Armstrong is in his third year with the Cubs, but he’s already looked at as a key cornerstone of the historic franchise. Before the season, he also represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic. As a key representative of the franchise and all those in the clubhouse, Crow-Armstrong is hoping he can move forward by "killing someone with kindness instead of matching their level of intent." I don't want to let that deter from the competitiveness I feel out on the field. Channeling in a different way would probably be my next task," he said. 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/6a0bc1dea200899a00ec9a24 Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Restart Care for Transgender Minors te 2026-05-19T01:50:22.799Z Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Restart Care for Transgender Minors Children’s Hospital Colorado had halted hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youths amid threats from the Trump administration to withhold funding from institutions that provide it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bc048a200899a00ec9a02 Red Chile Chicken Thighs te 2026-05-19T01:43:36.014Z Red Chile Chicken Thighs Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bc033a200899a00ec99f9 FOOD-QUICKFIX-MCT te 2026-05-19T01:43:15.945Z FOOD-QUICKFIX-MCT Pork Parmesan with Spaghetti with Peppery Arugula. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bc020a200899a00ec99f0 Food tip te 2026-05-19T01:42:56.093Z Food tip Nutmeg works best in small amounts. Grate it fresh when possible, and add a pinch to cream sauces, baked goods, greens, squash or warm drinks. Too much can taste bitter, so start light and adjust after tasting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bc00ca200899a00ec99e7 Spam brand rolls out Spam Dog nationwide ahead of summer te 2026-05-19T01:42:36.126Z Spam brand rolls out Spam Dog nationwide ahead of summer The Spam brand is stepping outside the can this summer with a new take on an American staple: the Spam Dog. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bbff8a200899a00ec99de Spam dog te 2026-05-19T01:42:16.158Z Spam dog Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bbfe4a200899a00ec99d5 Nutella ice cream rolls out nationwide in tubs and cones te 2026-05-19T01:41:56.435Z Nutella ice cream rolls out nationwide in tubs and cones Nutella is heading to the freezer aisle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bbfd0a200899a00ec99cc nutella ice cream te 2026-05-19T01:41:36.474Z nutella ice cream Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bbfbca200899a00ec99c3 Gretchen's table: Strawberry, rhubarb and radish salad with strawberry vinaigrette te 2026-05-19T01:41:16.429Z Gretchen's table: Strawberry, rhubarb and radish salad with strawberry vinaigrette I’ve never lived in California, but I was chosen for a wine-making fellowship by Les Dames d'Escoffier a few years ago and I’ve also made the trek to Napa Valley and Santa Barbara a few times. So I’m pretty sure… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bbfa8a200899a00ec99b9 Council expected to accept tentative $199.7 million budget te 2026-05-19T01:40:56.462Z Council expected to accept tentative $199.7 million budget BULLHEAD CITY — The Bullhead City Council is expected to adopt a tentative budget of just under $200 million for Fiscal Year 2026-27 at today's regular meeting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bbf92a200899a00ec9998 Bebé encontrado muerto en habitación de hotel en Arizona estuvo congelado por casi 2 semanas, revelan documentos judiciales te 2026-05-19T01:40:34.246Z Bebé encontrado muerto en habitación de hotel en Arizona estuvo congelado por casi 2 semanas, revelan documentos judiciales El cuerpo del bebé tenía una temperatura aproximada de 26 grados cuando la policía de Flagstaff encontró al menor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bbd2fa200899a00ec98c7 Trump Moves to Admit 10,000 More White South Africans as Refugees te 2026-05-19T01:30:23.194Z Trump Moves to Admit 10,000 More White South Africans as Refugees The Trump administration argues that an “emergency refugee situation” in South Africa merits bringing more Afrikaners to America, at a cost of some $100 million. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bbad9a200899a00ec983f San Diego Mosque Shooting Comes Amid Rising Reports of Islamophobia in the U.S. te 2026-05-19T01:20:25.810Z San Diego Mosque Shooting Comes Amid Rising Reports of Islamophobia in the U.S. The Council on American-Islamic Relations said complaints about bias against Muslims are at levels unseen in decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bb89aa200899a00ec9806 Money Saving Monday: 5 ways to declutter your budget te 2026-05-19T01:10:50.465Z Money Saving Monday: 5 ways to declutter your budget Most of us think we know where our money goes—but experts say the average household is wasting hundreds of dollars on expenses they’ve completely forgotten about. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bb881a200899a00ec97d6 Donald Trump's age is not receiving the same 'scrutiny' as Biden's did, Atlantic writer complains te 2026-05-19T01:10:25.482Z Donald Trump's age is not receiving the same 'scrutiny' as Biden's did, Atlantic writer complains The Atlantic claimed on Monday that President Donald Trump has not received "the same kind of scrutiny" as former President Joe Biden regarding his age and stamina. "When Donald Trump took the oath of office last January, he was the oldest president to begin a term, clocking in at 78 years and 220 days," Jonathan Lemire began his article titled "A Different Kind of Fading President." "He replaced the man who formerly held that title, Joe Biden, who had dropped out of the race after it became quite obvious to the entire country that he had aged too much, too quickly." He continued, "But as Trump himself grows older—traveling less, switching to more comfortable shoes, and seeming to nod off during meetings—his age isn’t getting the same kind of scrutiny." CREDIBILITY CRISIS: MEDIA SCRUTINIZED TRUMP'S HEALTH, FITNESS IN FIRST TERM BEFORE TURNING BLIND EYE ON BIDEN Lemire acknowledged that the Biden administration "chided" reporters who would write about the former president's age and suggested that the initial "background" status of Biden's age was because of White House pushback. "Biden’s team relentlessly pushed back against worried murmurings about his age and ability to handle the responsibilities of the presidency, and, for a while, the storyline was mostly relegated to the background. Democrats who had concerns bit their tongue. The president had enough good days to allow his aides to try to dismiss the narrative as a right-wing talking point, while encouraging allies—and some in the media—to look the other way," he wrote. Lemire continued, "But then Biden’s deficiencies burst into the open with his faltering, confused performance in a general-election debate that was followed by a wave of recriminations and finger-pointing that continues among Democrats and journalists to this day." He argued that in light of Trump's more frequent social media posts, ongoing health scandals and scaled-back domestic travels, there should be more questions regarding the president's health as he nears his 80th birthday. CREDIBILITY CRISIS: MEDIA EMBRACED BIDEN WHITE HOUSE'S 'CHEAP FAKES' NARRATIVE LEADING UP TO ILL-FATED DEBATE In a statement with Fox News Digital, a White House spokesperson defended Trump's stamina and called out legacy media for covering up Biden's "serious mental and physical decline." "President Trump’s sharpness, unmatched energy, and historic accessibility stand in stark contrast to what we saw during the last administration when Democrats and the legacy media intentionally covered up Joe Biden’s serious mental and physical decline from the American people," White House spokesperson Davis Ingle said. Fox News Digital also reached out to Lemire for comment. Several commentators on X criticized the piece, arguing that members of the media, including Lemire, willingly ignored Biden's health and stamina until his 2024 debate with Trump. JAKE TAPPER SUGGESTS HE COVERS TRUMP'S AGE TO MAKE UP FOR OVERLOOKING BIDEN "Left out of the Left's shameless 'Trump is losing it' shtick is that Trump grants the media access CONSTANTLY. The Left wants to punish him for it. They were never punished for hidin' Biden. Well, unless you count Trump winning again," Newsbusters executive editor Tim Graham wrote. Outkick writer Ian Miller commented, "What scrutiny did Biden get for his age? Every time people brought up videos of his obvious, rapid mental decline, the media called it 'cheap fakes' or conspiracy theories. It wasn’t until the debate happened that they knew he would lose the election and decided to force him out." "Jonathan Lemire was sitting on set when Joe Scarborough looked directly into a camera and said 'I'm about to tell you the truth, and F you if you can't handle the truth. This is the best version of Biden ever.' That was in March of 2024. Joe Biden would be out of the race 3 months later. This isn't going to work," conservative commentator Stephen Miller wrote. "What color do you think the sky is on their planet?" radio host Derek Hunter remarked. Lemire previously criticized the New York Post's June 2024 coverage of viral videos that featured Biden appearing to wander aimlessly at a G-7 Summit during a segment on MS NOW's "Morning Joe." During his comments, he echoed then-White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's description of the videos as "cheap fakes." "That's the problem here that the Biden campaign but also those of us in the media are going to have to grapple with between now and November because the speed of these fakes only is increasing," Lemire said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bb648a200899a00ec9781 Baby found dead in Arizona hotel room had been frozen for nearly two weeks, court docs show te 2026-05-19T01:00:56.019Z Baby found dead in Arizona hotel room had been frozen for nearly two weeks, court docs show The baby's body was found to be about 26 degrees when Flagstaff police found the child. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bb62da200899a00ec9748 Tourist takes forbidden plunge at iconic landmark as visitors watch, stunned te 2026-05-19T01:00:29.003Z Tourist takes forbidden plunge at iconic landmark as visitors watch, stunned A tourist visiting Rome drew outrage and anger on social media after he dove into the city’s famous Trevi Fountain. The man was described by British media outlet The Telegraph as a 30-year-old visitor from New Zealand. He was filmed jumping into the historic fountain while fully clothed as crowds nearby watched.  A TikTok video of the incident, which has been viewed more than 12 million times, showed the tourist walking backward before running toward the fountain and then diving into the water. HISTORIC ROME LANDMARK'S TEMPORARY CLOSURE CAUSES UPROAR: 'SADDEST THING I’VE SEEN IN ITALY' The man continued moving around inside the fountain even as police ordered him to get out, according to the outlet. Authorities reportedly fined him €500, or roughly $580 — and banned him from returning to the site, the outlet noted. The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome’s most visited landmarks. It has endured repeated instances of tourists entering the water despite strict rules and increased security measures. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The most recent incident quickly sparked backlash online, with many commenters criticizing the tourist’s behavior as disrespectful. "Sorry, Italian bros. Some of us missed the respecting places lesson," one Reddit user wrote. Another commenter added, "Obviously didn’t get the ‘when in Rome do as the Romans do’ memo." Others argued the punishment should have been more severe. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "If I was the Italian authority, I would make an example out of this guy," one user commented. The controversy follows several similar incidents at the Trevi Fountain in recent years.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Fox News Digital previously reported that Rome recently introduced new restrictions and fees aimed at protecting the Trevi Fountain from overcrowding and repeated tourist incidents. Beginning in February 2026, foreign visitors have been required to pay a small entry fee to access the landmark as city officials attempt to better manage crowds and preserve the historic site. The Trevi Fountain attracts tens of thousands of visitors daily and more than 9 million people annually, according to Rome officials. City leaders previously said overcrowding at the fountain had become increasingly difficult to manage, particularly during peak tourism periods. Ashley DiMella of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bb411a200899a00ec96e3 Anita Duran te 2026-05-19T00:51:29.489Z Anita Duran With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anita Duran, who peacefully left this world surrounded by love at the age of 90 on May 9, 2026. Born in Durango, Mexico, she spent her life in the communities she proudly called home — Winslow and Yuma.       Anita was known for her deep devotion to God and her family. A loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, her greatest joy was caring for those she loved. Her strength, generosity, and warm spirit will be forever remembered by all who knew her.       She worked for more than 20 years at Denny’s restaurant in Yuma, where she served thousands of people and formed countless lasting friendships. Her smile and kind heart made her a cherished presence.       She was preceded in death by her parents, Benito Rios and Antonia Gallegos; her beloved husband, Aurelio Duran; daughters, Claudia Ann and Mary; and grandchildren, Alexandra and Angel.       She is survived by her sons, Ray, Lee, Stephen and Michael; daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.       Holy Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Desert View Cemetery. The post Anita Duran first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bb3fda200899a00ec96da Robert Alan Aipperspach te 2026-05-19T00:51:09.965Z Robert Alan Aipperspach Robert Alan Aipperspach, born in St. Louis, Mo., on Feb. 12, 1954, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2026.       Alan grew up in Winslow, graduating from Winslow High School in 1972 with a scholarship to Arizona Western College in Yuma. After spending some time at AWC, he decided to enlist in the Army where he completed his tour of duty in Germany. During this time Alan received Good Conduct and Army Commendation Medals. He continued to serve as an Army Reservist while attending Northern Arizona University but realized that he wanted to pursue his career with the military and re-enlisted.       During his 24-year career in the Army he served a variety of assignments including instructor for the chemistry branch and laboratory supervisor for the base in Honduras where he received the Meritorious Service Award. Throughout his distinguished career Alan made significant contributions to the Army Medical Department of which one was the development of an inventory management database that is still in use today.       After his honorable discharge from the United States Army, Alan joined Winslow Memorial Hospital as a laboratory technician and later became the laboratory supervisor. During his tenure, he received several certifications and was awarded a certificate of appreciation for his contribution in creating a comprehensive laboratory inventory system.       Upon his retirement from Little Colorado Medical Center, Alan pursued his hobbies of photography, astronomy, competitive shooting, and writing where he published and sold a short story. He loved to learn new things and take on new challenges which led him to design and help build his own house.       Alan is survived by his three sisters, Susan Morgan (Dennis), Cynthia Bixler (Steven) and Kathryn Winn (Richard); brother, William Barris (Pamela); uncle, Jerry Richards (Diane); and several nieces, nephews and cousins.       He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Aipperspach, and Maxine and Bill Barris.       Alan was well known in Winslow and will be missed by all, including the local restaurant community.        A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at the Winslow Funeral Home, 1505 W 3rd St.       Inurnment into the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Camp Navajo, Bellemont, will be held at a later date. The post Robert Alan Aipperspach first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bb3e5a200899a00ec96aa High school athlete slams CIF's shared podium rule as humiliating response that fails female competitors te 2026-05-19T00:50:45.901Z High school athlete slams CIF's shared podium rule as humiliating response that fails female competitors AB Hernandez, a trans athlete (biological male), spent another weekend dominating girls' track and field competition, winning first place in the high jump, long jump and triple jump at the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section finals on Saturday (as reported by Fox News Digital's Jackson Thompson). Appearing on America's Newsroom, Crean Lutheran High School girls’ track and field athlete Olivia Viola addressed CIF's ongoing neglect of female athletes' calls to oust boys from competition, including AB Hernandez. Dana Perino spoke with Olivia and her mother: "Olivia, sorry for what you're going through. Riley Gaines posted this: 'If you have to create a shared podium for the boy competing in the girls' event, you've already admitted you know he isn't a girl and that his participation is unfair. At that point, you're just seeking a public humiliation ritual for the girls.'" TRACK STAR SAYS SHE'S TIRED OF CHRISTIANS BEING CALLED 'BIGOTS' FOR OPPOSING TRANS ATHLETES IN GIRLS' SPORTS The high school athlete responded, emphasizing that the CIF's co-champion rule only applies to major postseason state qualifiers. "I would say it's nothing but a band-aid fix from the athletic governing board. It doesn't actually undo all of the displacements that have happened throughout their entire league. It only applies to the final CIF meets. It doesn't apply to league, it doesn't apply to outside meets, it doesn't apply to other sports. It doesn't actually fix the problem; it's just a blanket to keep us quiet." WATCH: The controversy stems from the outcome of Saturday's CIF Southern Section Division finals in Moorpark, California. Hernandez, a senior from Jurupa Valley High School, swept the postseason jumping events and defeated Crean Lutheran’s Reese Hogan in the high jump. It was the second weekend in a row that Hernandez asserted dominance over the field. As dictated by CIF, seen as trying to appeal to both sides of the trans issue, any biological female athlete finishing directly behind a transgender competitor is automatically elevated to an identical placement. CALIFORNIA'S GIRLS' SPORTS CULTURE WAR AMPS UP WITH MASSIVE PROTEST, OUTRAGE OVER RECENT TRACK AND FIELD TITLE The policy meant the top biological female finishers were designated co-champions, leading to widespread images of Hernandez sharing the top step of the medal podium with female athletes. While CIF finds its ruling judicious, girls are calling out the blatant issue of allowing boys to compete with girls. Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports. The rule does not retroactively address the regular season, where female athletes across California can still be displaced in local league meets, invitationals and dual meets without any podium adjustment. TRUMP ADMIN SENDS WARNING TO CALIFORNIA AS TRANS ATHLETE ADVANCES IN STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP And while track and field adopted the dual-advancement and dual-medal system, the policy does not easily translate to head-to-head contact sports or other athletic competitions, creating what critics see as a glaring inconsistency across the state. CIF maintains that its rules are bound by California Assembly Bill 1266, a 2013 law requiring schools to allow students to participate in sports programs consistent with their gender identity. Governor Gavin Newsom's office defended the framework, calling protests against Hernandez a cynical attempt to weaponize the debate. However, resistance from female athletes like Viola aligns with a broader federal pushback. Following Hernandez's dominant state titles last year, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a Title IX lawsuit against California's education agencies, putting the state's athletic policies at the center of a growing national legal battle as the track season moves toward the State Finals in Clovis. The fight to preserve fairness in girls' sports continues. And the case against AB continues to echo pro-women's arguments more than anti-trans narratives. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bb3d0a200899a00ec968b Channel Islands Fire Started Accidentally by Shipwrecked Sailor te 2026-05-19T00:50:24.465Z Channel Islands Fire Started Accidentally by Shipwrecked Sailor The shipwrecked man was rescued from Channel Islands National Park, but the flares set off a 10,000-acre fire that has burned park buildings, forced evacuations and threatened rare Torrey pines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bb1a4a200899a00ec964d Reeling from higher costs, APS customers plead for no rate hike te 2026-05-19T00:41:08.028Z Reeling from higher costs, APS customers plead for no rate hike An attorney for APS says the proposed rate design will protect homeowners from costs incurred by data centers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bb18ba200899a00ec9616 Football legend Bill Belichick addresses Hall of Fame snub and whether it was a 'political' decision te 2026-05-19T00:40:43.345Z Football legend Bill Belichick addresses Hall of Fame snub and whether it was a 'political' decision Legendary Patriots coach Bill Belichick addressed his Pro Football Hall of Fame snub and whether he believes the decision was "political." In January, Belichick did not receive the required 40 votes to be inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2026. "Well, out of my control," he said on the latest episode of "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," which will drop on Tuesday morning. "Honestly, I've been very focused on my job at the University of North Carolina and the players, and the university there. So, you know, whatever happens, happens." "I'm proud of what we accomplished as a team at New England and certainly at the Giants and proud of those relationships, so that's what matters most," the eight-time Super Bowl champion added. TOM BRADY PERPLEXED OVER BILL BELICHICK FAILING TO MAKE HALL OF FAME ON FIRST BALLOT Belichick joined the University of North Carolina Tar Heels after leaving his 24-year coaching tenure with the New England Patriots in 2024. Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub received widespread criticism from figures both inside and outside the football world, including President Donald Trump and Tom Brady. "It is the same mindset that gave pro football the new and unwatchable 'Sissy' Kickoff Rule, that made it possible for Bill Belichick to not be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Both are ridiculous and should be overturned!" Trump wrote on Truth Social in reaction to the snub. "I don't understand it," Tom Brady said, who was coached by Belichick for 20 seasons. "I was with him every day. If he's not a first-ballot Hall of Famer, there's really no coach that should ever be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, which is completely ridiculous because people deserve it." PATRIOTS OWNER ROBERT KRAFT SAYS BILL BELICHICK 'UNEQUIVOCALLY DESERVES' TO BE FIRST-BALLOT HALL OF FAMER Fox News host Sean Hannity asked Belichick about the robust support he received following the January snub. "Did that make you feel good that so many people came out defending you?" Hannity asked. CHECK OUT FULL EPISODES OF ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY’ "Absolutely," Belichick responded. "It's great to hear that support from so many people and from so many different fields, not just football, but you know, many others. And so, I was very appreciative of that support and, you know, the positive comments that they made." Belichick failed to meet the 40-vote requirement from the 50-member Hall of Fame selection committee to be inducted. When asked by Hannity whether he believes the decision was "political," Belichick pointed to the committee voters and emphasized he had no control over the matter. "You have to ask the voters. I didn't have a say in it," the football legend said. "Whatever their opinion is, I'll let them talk about it." Hannity’s full wide-ranging conversation with Belichick on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast will be available Tuesday on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. They discuss his relationship with Tom Brady, coaching history at the Patriots and the future of college football. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0baf1fa200899a00ec95a7 A Burst of Violence Shattered the Peace of an Idyllic Neighborhood te 2026-05-19T00:30:23.807Z A Burst of Violence Shattered the Peace of an Idyllic Neighborhood First came a series of pops, then a race to render aid. It was too late. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bacf3a200899a00ec9561 Stay safe in high summer heat te 2026-05-19T00:21:07.213Z Stay safe in high summer heat Many city pools will open to the public beginning Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, offering a place for residents to cool off and have fun (photo courtesy of City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department). Phoenix has already seen record-high temperatures this year, with the Valley hitting above the 100-degree mark multiple days in March. And while there was a brief respite in April, the county confirmed the first heat-related death of the year on April 10. With the summer months on the horizon, the city of Phoenix is reminding residents and visitors to take extra precautions and offered these tips to help people stay safe. First, check on your family and neighbors, especially older adults, young children and people with medical conditions. Also, hydrate early and often. Dink water throughout the day – don’t wait until you’re thirsty. If you are outdoors, the CDC recommends drinking 8 ounces of water every 15-20 minutes. Add electrolytes to balance your fluids. For those who enjoy the outdoors, plan activities during lower temperatures, such as early mornings and late evenings. And don’t forget to dress for the weather – wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light‑colored clothing and a wide‑brim hat. It also is important to know the signs of heat illness. For heat exhaustion, move to a cooler place and seek medical advice if symptoms don’t improve. Symptoms include dizziness or fainting, rapid or weak pulse and excessive sweating or feeling clammy. If someone is suffering from heat stroke, call 911 immediately. Symptoms include a body temperature that may be hot to the touch, no sweating, loss of consciousness and rapid, strong pulse. Families who need to find ways to keep cool while entertaining kids over summer break may want to visit a city pool. The Parks and Recreation Department will open 16 pools all season long and an additional two pools, one in June and one in July, for a total of 18 pools this summer. Many will open beginning Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, including Sunnyslope and Washington pools. Find a pool near you at www.phoenix.gov/pools. Finally, as always, the Phoenix Public Library system provides safe, cool spaces for residents to step out of the heat and find entertainment and enrichment opportunities during operating hours. The Cholla Library, 10050 N. Metro Parkway East, will also once again serve as a cooling center, offering extended hours until 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-9 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. This location will offer full library services during extended hours. For more information, resources and updates, visit www.phoenix.gov/summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0bacc6a200899a00ec9531 Dallas World Cup Mural: Artist Wyland Says Beloved Whale Artwork Was Painted Over te 2026-05-19T00:20:22.866Z Dallas World Cup Mural: Artist Wyland Says Beloved Whale Artwork Was Painted Over The artwork’s removal ahead of the World Cup has ignited a backlash over public art and what cities are willing to sacrifice for global events. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0baaafa200899a00ec94fb Phoenix police looking for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run te 2026-05-19T00:11:27.048Z Phoenix police looking for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run Police responded to a call around 10:30 p.m. Sunday regarding a woman lying in the roadway. Officers said it was apparent she had been hit by a car. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0baa95a200899a00ec94ce Pritzker hits Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for having 'no plan' to keep the Bears in the city te 2026-05-19T00:11:01.971Z Pritzker hits Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for having 'no plan' to keep the Bears in the city Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., took some shots against Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday over having "no plan" for how to keep the Chicago Bears in the Windy City. During a press conference, Pritzker was asked about the state of negotiations surrounding the football team's home stadium and whether the team would be re-located outside Chicago. "That's a conversation between those municipalities and the Bears," Pritzker said. "As to the prospects for a passage of a bill or what might happen with the Bears, I would say I know the mayor has no plan. He has come up with no plan at all about how the Bears would end up in the city of Chicago. So that's problematic. I'd love them to be in the city, but we are three years in now, and he still has no plan." FORMER ILLINOIS GOVERNOR SLAMS PRITZKER FOR ‘MALPRACTICE’ AS BEARS LOOK TO FLEE TO RED STATE Pritzker added that as recently as Friday, a spokesperson for the Bears said that the only two viable location options for the team were Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana. Despite this, he voiced support for efforts to keep the team in Chicago if possible. "I'm fighting hard to make sure that they can do that. And also very importantly, because my North star is protecting the taxpayers of Illinois that we have something that works for the state of Illinois that's fair as we are being fair with other businesses that want to come to Illinois or expand here, that we're being fair in the allocation of support for a business expanding in the state while also protecting taxpayers across the state," Pritzker said. CHICAGO BEARS TOLD TO 'PAY FOR THEIR OWN DAMN STADIUM' AFTER PROPOSAL HAS TAXPAYERS FOOTING $2 BILLION In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Chicago Mayor's Office reiterated Johnson's interest in constructing a publicly owned stadium to keep the Bears in Chicago. "For the past two years, the City has continued to advocate for a publicly owned stadium and has not supported the advancement of a privately owned stadium. The City’s proposal remains the only plan centered on public ownership alongside a funding mechanism that does not burden property taxpayers while keeping the Bears in Chicago," the statement read. FNC’S BRET BAIER CHALLENGES PRITZKER FOR DENYING CHICAGO HAS THE HIGHEST MURDER RATE OF LARGEST US CITIES It continued, "We look forward to continuing to work with the legislature, the State, and all stakeholders to advance a solution that centers the needs of working Illinoisans while preserving the Bears’ future in Chicago." Pritzker dismissed Johnson's proposal along with the mayor's desire for the city to control the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to make the plan happen, calling it "typical" for Johnson. "This is kind of typical. The mayor has shown up every spring at the end of session to pronounce what he would like to see happen," Pritzker said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0baa82a200899a00ec94c5 Amy Schumer says she's 'not feeling very sexual' after 'botched' medical procedure te 2026-05-19T00:10:42.509Z Amy Schumer says she's 'not feeling very sexual' after 'botched' medical procedure Amy Schumer is feeling better than ever despite a minor health setback. Schumer casually admitted she suffered a "botched colonoscopy" during an appearance in New York with podcast host Amanda Hirsch. "I feel happier than I've ever been before," Schumer said before divulging more into her medical history. AMY SCHUMER HAVING 'GOOD EXPERIENCE' WITH NEW WEIGHT LOSS DRUG AFTER SUFFERING SEVERE OZEMPIC SIDE EFFECTS "Does it have anything to do with being really hot or none of it has to do with being hot," Hirsch asked her director friend while on stage at Webster Hall for the "Not Skinny, but Not Fat" podcast event with Dear Media. "Oh my God. Thank you so much," Schumer said. "I actually had kind of a botched colonoscopy, so I'm not feeling very sexual, but see that's another thing you're not going to have to worry about for 15 years, OK?" AMY SCHUMER SHARES SCARY SIDE EFFECT FROM OZEMPIC THAT LEFT HER BEDRIDDEN The "Kinda Pregnant" actress assured Hirsch, "You're going to love it, though." Schumer's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The comedian has kept fans abreast of her health journey through the years, and admitted last year that her experience with Mounjaro was vastly different than when she tried an alternative weight-loss medication. In a previous attempt to lose weight, the comedian experienced debilitating side effects while using Ozempic for weight-loss purposes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I wanted to share and keep it 100 with you, that years ago – and yes, this is completely unsafe to be driving and making a video – years ago, three years ago, I tried WeGovy, and I was like puking," Schumer said in the social media clip captured while she was behind the wheel.  "I couldn't handle it. I don't know if they've changed the formula or whatever … but anyway, I went on this telehealth meeting with MidiHealth, and it was cheap. I wanted to try it myself, cause I wanted to recommend it to my friends who are like nurses and teachers." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In addition to the injectable medication, which is primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, the "Trainwreck" star has a new routine which includes hormones. "They put me on estrogen and progesterone because I realized I was in perimenopause and my symptoms of being in perimenopause have disappeared," Schumer said.  "My hair is fuller, my skin is better, I have more energy, I want to get down more if you know what I mean – I'm talking about sex." She added, "So that's been great, Mounajro's been great … I'm having a really good experience with it and I wanted to keep it real with you about that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ba82ca200899a00ec9463 Kuwaiti Muslim jiu-jitsu champion refuses Israeli athlete’s handshake: ‘We do not respect them at all’ te 2026-05-19T00:00:44.385Z Kuwaiti Muslim jiu-jitsu champion refuses Israeli athlete’s handshake: ‘We do not respect them at all’ Kuwaiti jiu-jitsu gold medalist Jassim Alhatem refused to shake Israeli bronze medalist Yoav Manor’s hand during a medal ceremony in Abu Dhabi on Friday. Alhatem later defended the snub in an Arabic-language video circulating on social media with English translations in which he said "Zionist entity" when referring to Israel and added that Muslim men "must have a principle." Manor won bronze in the men’s blue belt amateur under-77kg division at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour, an Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro (AJP) event, after winning three of his four bouts, according to the AJP's official results. Alhatem won all four of his matches to claim gold in the division. But the podium ceremony quickly turned tense. Alhatem refused to shake Manor’s hand and declined to participate in the traditional winners’ photo with him. Members of the Israeli delegation who were nearby told Ynet News that Alhatem said, "You Israelis kill children," and added that he would not have competed against Manor if the Israeli athlete had reached the final. Alhatem defended the moment, claiming Manor had tried to make himself look like the victim by offering a handshake on camera. "Even though I had spoken to him before the podium and told him, ‘I don’t want to know you, and I don’t want to greet you. Stay on your side, and I’ll stay on my side, so [there would be] no problem,’" Alhatem said. Alhatem made it clear he did not view the exchange as a normal sportsmanship moment. "We do not play with these types. We do not respect these types," Alhatem said. Then he took it a step further. "As Kuwaitis, we do not respect them at all," he said. So much for keeping politics out of sports. PALESTINIAN SOCCER BOSS REFUSES TO SHAKE HANDS WITH ISRAELI COUNTERPART AT FIFA CONGRESS Alhatem said he does not buy the argument that athletes should separate international competition from world affairs. In fact, he suggested Muslim athletes have a responsibility to do the opposite. "The last thing, guys, advice from a brother: have a principle," he said. "You, as a Muslim man, must have a principle." He added, "Even if you tell me sports is separate from politics — no, no. There is no separation. If that were true, Russia wouldn’t be banned right now from participating in the Olympics." The IOC allows some Russian athletes to compete as neutrals under specific conditions, while Russia is not represented as Russia. Manor, meanwhile, kept his composure. The Israeli delegation said in a statement to Ynet that "despite the tension, the organizers and Emirati hosts tried to calm the situation and persuade the Kuwaiti competitor to take part in the medal ceremony, but he chose to leave the podium area. Manor, for his part, remained focused on the sporting achievement: a bronze medal at a prestigious international competition, after an impressive day of bouts against opponents from around the world." Amir Boaron, coach of Israel’s national jiu-jitsu team, also told the outlet that Manor continued trying to shake Alhatem’s hand and "behave like an athlete." Arik Kaplan, president and CEO of Ayelet (Israel’s federation for non-Olympic sports), praised Manor for showing "character, restraint and values." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE OutKick reached out to the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the AJP Tour and Alhatem for comment but did not receive a response by publication. International sports revolve around the idea that healthy competition brings people of all backgrounds together. In this case, though, that couldn't be further from reality. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home